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.

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.

Wellness Center
Turkey Trot, 5K Run,
2-mile walk, Kids Fun Run

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center’s 4th annual Turkey Trot, 5K run, 2-mile walk and Kids Fun Run will be held November 20 at 2 p.m., starting at the Wellness Center. Cash and turkeys will be awarded as prizes. For more information contact Lisa Beard at 387-9622 or 387-6099. 1-5

New Medicare Part D
open enrollment dates

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D began on October 15 and ends on December 7, 2011. Whether you need to compare different plans, choose other plans because your current plan is not renewing for 2011, we can help. You can receive more information or one-on-one assistance with choosing, comparing and enrolling in Medical and Drug coverage by calling 1-800-MEDICARE, visiting www. medicare.gov., or by contacting your county Senior Citizens Center and making an appointment to meet with a benefits counselor. You can also call SHIP toll free at 1-877-293-7447 for Senior Center dates and phone numbers. You may be able to save money, get better coverage or both. And make sure you take advantage of the new benefits for all people with Medicare–like wellness visits, preventative care and lower prescription drug costs. It’s worth it to take the time to review and compare. Medicare has resources to help. And remember–it’s earlier this year. Open enrollment ends on December 7.

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Clinton Care & Rehab

Halloween Spooktacular

Clinton County Care and Rehab will be sponsoring a Halloween Spooktacular Pageant Friday, October 28 at the Clinton County Community Center at 6 p.m. Attire is Halloween costume and age groups will be 0-6 months, 6-12 months and 1-10 years old in individual classes. Entry fee is $5.00. Let your imagination come to life as you construct the scariest, prettiest, unique and best costume to scare the judges out of their chairs! All proceeds go to Relay for Life. For more information call Miranda Craig at 688-1597 or Beverly Marcum at 688-4401. 1-2

Park Board to meet

The Clinton County Park Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at Mountain View Park. The meeting is open to the public.

Toy and coat drive

Cash Express 7th annual toy and coat drive for children is now underway. Once again we have the opportunity to be a blessing to someone else. Join us in the celebration of giving. We are pairing up with local public servants and will be accepting toys, coats and non-perishable food items in many drop-off locations in the area. All donations should be received by Dec. 15 in order to have them delivered in time for Christmas. 1-2

City Council meeting

Albany City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, November 1 at 5 p.m. at Albany City Hall. The meeting is open to the general public.

Wellness Center

Cycle-A-Thon

The Wellness Center is hosting a Cycle-A-Thon event for Relay for Life. The event will be Friday, November 4 from 5 to 11 p.m. Participants form a team of three members and take donations/sponsors. Each participant who collects $50 will receive a t-shirt and $100 will receive a t-shirt and $10 gas card. Participants need to register by Thursday, October 27. Call Renee Parrigin at 606-306-4736 or go by the Wellness Center to join the fun!

Relay for Life
Thankful Survivor event

The Relay for Life would like to invite all cancer survivors to the Thankful Survivor event to be held Sunday, November 13 from 2-5 p.m. at the Early Childhood Center. 2-3

4-H Shooting Sports
Turkey Shoot Fundraiser

The Clinton County 4-H Shooting Sports Program will hold its first annual Turkey Shoot Fundraiser on Saturday, November 26, 2011. The event will be held at the Delk Farm on Hwy. 1590 (just before Barrett Oil.) Prizes and trophies will be awarded. For more information, including turkey shoot rules, contact the Clinton County Extension Office at 387-5404. 2-2

Wellness Center classes

The following classes are being offered at the Twin Lakes Wellness Center:

* Zumba w/Jessica: Mondays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Members: $2.50; non-members, $5.00.

* Cycling for All: Mondays, 5-6 p.m. w/Lisa; Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. w/Lisa and Barb; Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. w/Barb. Cycling Class is free for Center members.

* Introductory Water Aerobics: Mondays, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. w/Nancy; Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. w/Jennifer, Oct. 27; Nov. 10; Dec. 8, 22; Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. w/Jennifer, Nov. 2, 16, 20 and Dec. 14. Water Aerobic Class is free for Center members.

* Introductory Swim Lessons: Now taking applications for ages 3-11 years. November 7-11, Monday-Friday. Starting at 4 p.m. for 3-4 years. Space is limited. $45 per first child, $35 for additional child.

* Introductory Adult Swim Lessons: Now taking applications for adult swim lessons 12 and up. November 14-18, Monday-Friday. Starting at 5 p.m., space is limited. $45 for first adult.

* Basketball Registration for grades 1-4: Now taking applications for 21st Century basketball. Forms are due by November 4. Program starts November 18.

* Cycle-Thon: Friday, November 4, 5-11 p.m. Sign-up for a team of three. Spin for Cancer Awareness. The public is invited to attend. There will be refreshments provided. Participants please pick up and turn in forms at the Wellness Center by October 27. For more information call Renee Parrigin at 606-306-4736.

* 5K Turkey Trot: Register now for 5K, 2-mile fitness walk, kids fun run. Pre-register before November 2. November 20, registration begins at 1 p.m. and 5K at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $20 (17 and up); $15 (16 and under); $10 (10 and under.) 2-2

Benefit planning meeting

There will be a meeting Friday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut for anyone interested in helping with a benefit for the late Larry Jones.

Project Graduation
to meet

There will be a Project Graduation meeting Thursday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at the Clinton County High School cafeteria. All seniors and parents are urged to attend.