SODA meetings

The support group, SODA (Survivors of Domestic Violence), meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Clinton County Health Department. For more information call 1-800-755-2017.

VA officer available

Veterans Service Officer Earl Claborn is available to help veterans and their families with VA benefits. The office is located in the Clinton County Community Center. Office hours are Monday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 606-387-9447.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous group meets each Monday and Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Albany. These meetings are open to anyone wanting to address their drug and alcohol problems.

AA / Al-Anon meetings

AA and Al-Anon will be meeting each Thursday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the basement of the First Christian Church.

2nd Chance Outreach

2nd Chance Outreach Center is a non-profit Christ centered life recovery program serving your local community. If you or someone you know struggles with substance abuse or compulsive behavior, please feel free to call 24 hours for a free consultation or referral at 1-270-384-9548, or visit us at www.2ndchanceoutreach.com.

SSA Office no longer

visiting Clinton County

The Social Security Administration will no longer be visiting the Clinton County Senior Citizens’s Building on the first and third Tuesday of each month. However, the local office will be able to better serve you. The office is located at 3975 S Highway 27, Somerset, Kentucky. We are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. You may also call the local office toll free 1-877-714-0375 or 1-800-772-1213. Much of your Social Security business can also be conducted online. Visit us anytime at www.socialsecurity.gov.

VA Officer available

Gary Jones, Veterans Benefit Field Representative for Clinton and surrounding counties, will be in Glasgow at 216 E. Public Square, Lower Level, every day except for the first Tuesday, second Monday, second Thursday and third Monday each month. This will allow Jones to help veterans and their families more effectively from this central location. Veterans can schedule an appointment by call 270-651-9578 or toll free, 1-800-850-1392.

Group fitness classes

Group fitness classes are being offered through the month of June at the Wellness Center.

Beginner Cycling classes are Monday and Thursday, 5-6 p.m. and Tuesday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Beginner Step classes are Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. and Zumba classes Monday and Thursday, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Beginner Cycling and Beginner Step Aerobics classes are free with membership and offered to Center members only. Zumba classes are $2.50 per class for members and $5 per class for non-members.

Little Hills Animal Rescue seeking volunteers

Little Hills of Kentucky Animal Rescue, Inc. is seeking donations and volunteers for the U.S. 127 yard sale fundraiser, August 5 and 6. Local pickup for donated items is available. Donations are tax deductible. For more information call Enid at 688-0287, Jeffrey at 306-2401 or Arica at 387-6444. 37-3

Living Well with Diabetes classes being offered

Free Living Well with Diabetes classes will be offered on Wednesdays during July at the Clinton County Health Department. The classes will be offered on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Also, an evening education class will be taught on August 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the first of two graduate classes (for individuals who have completed the four class series) entitled Diabetes and Kidney Disease will be offered Thursday, July 7 from 1-2 p.m. Pre-registration to the classes is required by calling 800-928-4416, ext. 1166. 37-2

VFW & American Legion to meet

VFW and American Legion will meet Saturday, July 9 at 1 p.m. at the Post Hall on Hopkins Street. All members are urged to attend.

2011 Band Camp

Clinton County Band will have band camp at the local high school July 25-29. Band students in grades 8-12 are required to attend this camp. Rehearsals will be 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. This camp is in preparation for the 2011 football season at CCHS. 38-3

School Board meeting

Clinton County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday, July 11 at its new time, 5 p.m. at the Central Office. The meeting is open to the public.

July ‘around the square’ events

First Saturday, July 1: Jockey Days and flea market in the Foothills parking lot. You can sell anything and everything. Critters, antiques, garage sell, etc. Spaces are $5 and set up starts at 7 a.m. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. U.S. 127 Yard Sale and Roller Coaster weekends will also be included for a cost of $10 for space and only for Clinton County residents who have non-commercial items. Call 387-4130 for reservations.

Second Saturday, July 9: Gospel family entertainment on the Foothills parking lot stage. David McCarty is the coordinator and is looking for fresh local talent suitable for family audience.

Third Saturday, July 16: Antique, muscle and just plain cool car cruise-in around the courthouse. If you have a really good looking or nostalgic car, come on down.

Fourth Saturday, July 23: Mule and horse ride. Everyone will meet by Lisa Beard’s office across from Dollar General. Bring your kids, camera, buggy, sway back pony or coondog for a trail ride around the back streets of Albany.

Fifth Saturday, July 30: Day of rest!