VA Rep available

Veterans and their families seeking benefits in south central Kentucky will now be able to find help and advice at a central location. Gary Jones, the Veterans Benefits Field Representative for Clinton and surrounding counties, will be in Glasgow at 126 E. Public Square, Lower Level, every day except for the first Tuesday, second Monday, second Tuesday, second Thursday and third Monday of each month. Veterans can schedule an appointment by phoning 270-651-9578 or toll free at 800-850-1392.

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.

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.

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.

Putting on the Ritz
Pageant

A “Putting on the Ritz” beauty pageant will be held Saturday, November 12 at the Clinton County Courthouse for ages 0 and up. Registration will be at 12 noon with the pageant at 1 p.m. For more information contact Heather Marlin at 270-320-8434 or online at www.puttingontheritzpageants.com. 52-2

Pumpkin Walk,

Family Movie night

A Pumpkin Walk will be held Thursday, October 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the Early Childhood Center. There will be a Family Fun Walk with free candy and door prizes. Costumes must be kid friendly. Also at 7 p.m. there will be Family Movie Night featuring “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” presented in the Early Childhood Center auditorium. The event is sponsored by various community partners. For more information call 688-0194. 52-2

Westlake 5K Run/Walk

The Westlake Relay for Life will be having a “Run for Your Life!!” 5K run/walk and kids half-mile fun run, Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia. The 5K run/walk registration will begin at 7 a.m. Pre-registration will be until Oct. 21 and those pre-registering are guaranteed a “Run For Your Life” t-shirt. The cost is $15 pre-registered and $20 at day of event. Awards will be given for overall male and female along with top two in each age division. Age divisions range from 13 up to 60 and over. The kids fun run registration is $5 and will begin at 9 a.m. and will run immediately after the 5K awards. All kids will receive a medal and goody bag with awards being given to the overall male and female and top in each age division. Age divisions are 6 up to 13 years. Applications can be picked up at Westlake Regional Hospital or email bree5282@yahoo.com or call Sabrina at (270) 634-2762 or Tasha at (270) 634-1172 for more details. 52-2

Westlake Relay for Life

beauty pageant

The Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia’s Relay for Life team will be having their first annual Westlake Health Fair Relay for Life beauty pageant Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Age categories will be birth to 15 years (5-7 year-olds must compete as couple). Pre-register until Oct. 19 for 0-7, $10 and 8-15 and couples is $15. You can register the day of the event for an additional $5 charge. Awards will be given for winner, first and second-runners up. Applications can be picked up at Westlake Regional Hospital or email bree5282@yahoo.com. For more information call Sabrina at (270) 634-2762 or Tasha at (270) 634-1172. 52-2

Class of 2011 reunion

The Class of 2001 will be having its 10-year reunion on Saturday, October 15 at Dale Hollow State Park from 6-8 p.m. Reservations are not necessary. For questions or more information, please contact Ashley Duvall at 606-306-1724.

Family Literacy family night

Clinton County Family Literacy will be having family night Tuesday, October 18 at 5 p.m. at the Early Childhood Center lunch room. For more information call Amy Garner or Eddie Tallent at 387-6648.

Project Graduation

selling tickets

The Project Graduation Class of 2012 are selling tickets on a Henry Golden Boy lever action .22 rifle and $500 cash. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be held Saturday, October 15 at the Foothills Festival. For tickets, contact Pam Conner at 688-2778 or Amy Hunter at 306-1176.

Industrial Authority
to meet

The Clinton County Industrial Development Authority will meet in regular session Thursday, October 20 at 11 a.m. at the Welcome Center. The meeting is open to the public. 52-2

Haunted Mill III

You are invited to the annual Clinton County Softball Team’s Haunted House! It will be open Friday and Saturday, October 14, 15, 21 and 22 from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $5 for everyone. It is located across from Monticello Banking Company in the old McWhorter Feed Mill, just off the square in Albany. Hope to see you there! All proceeds support CCHS softball. 52-2

Class of ‘62 to meet

The CCHS Class of ‘62 will be meeting at McDonald’s at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 15. All class members are welcome to attend.

Diabetes graduate class

A Living with Diabetes graduate class entitled Advanced Carb Counting will be held Thursday, October 20 from 1-2 p.m. at the Clinton County Health Department. Classes are free. Preregister by calling 606-678-4761, ext. 1166.

Volleyball Boosters
selling tickets

The CCHS Volleyball Boosters are selling tickets for the UK vs. LSU volleyball game on Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are a dollar each. Tickets will be given away during the Foothills Festival. For more information contact Pam Ostertag at 688-2181 or Tracy Choate at 688-1963. 51-2

Class of ‘91 reunion

The Class of 1991 will be having its 20 year reunion on Saturday, October 15 from 7-11 p.m. at the Lighthouse Restaurant. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $25 per couple or $13 per individual. Please contact Joyce Tuggle Keith at 606-387-1720 or Dody Branham Hamlett at 256-216-5855 by Saturday, October 1 to confirm your attendance.

Kentucky Storytelling
Conference

The Kentucky Storytelling Conference will be held Nov. 4 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Dale Hollow State Resort Park in Burkesville. Cost for the full conference is $50 per individual or $120 for family of three or more. Advance registration by October 24 is $40 per person or $100 per family. KSA members is $30 for pre-registration and $75 per family. Evening concert only admission is $5 per person or $10 per family. Persons can pre-register online at www.kystory.org or mail check and contact information to KSA, P.O. Box 4148, Frankfort, KY 40604-4148. For more information call (859) 734-3194. 51-2

Class of ‘60 to meet

The CCHS Class of 1960 will have a get-together at Eli’s on the Square restaurant on Friday, October 14 at 12 noon. All class members are invited. For more information call Rita Sparks at 387-6371.

Thrasher to sign prints

Fred Thrasher will be in Albany to sign prints on Friday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by Jack’s Frame Shop booth in front of Dyer Drug and visit.

Dementia, Alzheimer’s

support group meeting

The Dementia/Alzheimer’s support group will be meeting Tuesday, October 18 at the Community Center in Albany, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to learn more about the aging process, particularly as it relates to dementia and Alzheimer’s. This is an opportunity to be educated and to be engaged with others who are going through real life experiences and to learn from one another. The support group is sponsored by the Clinton County Care and Rehabilitation Center. For further information contact Chaplain Michael Cooper at 387-6623.

Relay for Life Flock Your Friends fundraiser

Ampyss Healthcare Solutions is holding a Relay for Life Fundraiser, Flock Your Friends. For a donation we will place a small or large flock of flamingos in your friends’, neighbors’, or a local business’ yard. Contact Ampyss for more information at (606) 387-9317.

Class of ‘59 to meet

The CCHS Class of ‘59 will have their yearly get-together at McDonald’s on Saturday, October 15 at 2 p.m. All class members are invited to attend.

Cub Scout meeting

There will be a new Cub Scout Den in Albany for any first or second grade boy interested in fun and learning! We meet Mondays at 6 p.m. in the basement of Albany First Baptist Church. There is no deadline to join. We have dedicated parents working hard to instill positive values, ethical choices, and a well-rounded, informative, and educational experience that will last your son a lifetime. Come join us! 52-2

Twin Lakes Beekeepers
to meet

Twin Lakes Beekeepers will meet Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. at the County Extension Office. Those interested in beekeeping are welcome to attend.

Interagency Council
to meet

The Interagency Council will meet on Thursday, October 20 at 11 a.m. at Dos Amigos Restaurant. The guest speakers will be the staff of Safe Schools/Healthy Students SAFE-T Project. Everyone is invited to attend. 52-2

Girl Scouts seeking
volunteers

Girl Scouts is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of local girls. Troop leaders are needed for girls in K-1 grades at Albany Elementary School. For more information about Girl Scout opportunities contact Terry Frank at the Somerset Girl Scout office at (606) 561-7105. 52-2