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

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

Christmas decoration
& gift sale

The Clinton County Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Christmas decoration and gifts sale Thursday and Friday, November 3-4 at 7 a.m. each morning in the hospital dining room.

WWII Hero Presentation

Awarding winning author and historian Hugh Ridenour will give a presentation in Somerset on Monday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m. Central Time about the efforts to have a Medal of Honor awarded to World War II combat soldier Lt. Garlin M. Conner, deceased. The Medal of Honor mission began in 1997 when Richard Chilton, a former Green Beret from Genoa City, Wisconsin discovered Conner’s World War II record while researching how his uncle, who served under Conner, was killed in action at Anzio on February 13, 1944. Ridenour’s presentation will reveal the details of the heroic soldier’s exploits, praise from his commanders, and the story of efforts to posthumously award him the nation’s highest honor. His presentation will be held at the South Kentucky Rural Electric Co-op community room, located on Main Street, about one-half mile north of Hwy. 80 in Somerset. The program is sponsored in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. There is no cost and the public is invited to attend.

Project Graduation
to meet

There will be a Project Graduation meeting Thursday, November 17 at 6 p.m. at the Clinton County High School cafeteria. All seniors and parents are urged to attend. 3-3

Living Well with Diabetes classes

Clinton County Health Department will offer Living Well with Diabetes on Wednesdays, November 9, 16, and 23 from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. An evening education class will be taught December 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Classes are free. Pre-register by calling 606-387-5711, ext. 1166. 3-2

Relationship education workshop for couples

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency will be hosting a free relationship education workshop for couples on November 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. each evening. The workshop will take place at Twin Lakes Grace Fellowship Church. In order to participate, you must have a child age 0-5 years and be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Upon completion, each eligible participant will receive a $50 Wal-Mart gift card and a $40 gas card. Child care and a meal will be provided at each session. Call 1-800-928-6382 for more information and to register. 3-2

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