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.

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.

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.

Free Foster Care Orientation classes available

Benchmark Family Services–Foster Care Agency, offers free orientation classes every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. Eastern time to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent or wishing to obtain information about fostering. The location is 200 S. Vine Street, Somerset. Call 606-451-9534 to register for the class, or to receive a free info packet with no obligation.

Clinton Care & Rehab
Cupid’s Sweetheart Pageant

Clinton County Care and Rehab Center will present Cupid’s Sweetheart Pageant Friday, February 10 at 6 p.m. at the Clinton County Community Center for ages 0-9 and 10 year girls and 0 to 7-8 year boys. Couples are 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9 divisions. Entry fee is $20 per participant and $40 per couple, with $5 extra for Most Photogenic. Admission is $2. Contestants will be judged on attire, personality and overall performance. Pre-registration is available at the rehab facility, with entry fee due at the time of registration. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life. For more information call Miranda at 688-1597 or Stephanie at 931-239-3342. 15-3

Board of Health Meeting

The Clinton County local board of health will hold its annual board of health meeting Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m. The agenda will include electing officers, setting the health tax rate and approving the annual budget. 15-2

First Annual Coon Hunt

Cumberland County Hospital Relay for Life team will host its first annual Coon Hunt on Saturday, February 4. Sign-in will begin at 5:30 at the Fair Expo building in Burkeville with the hunt starting at 6 p.m. Check-in will be at 12 midnight. If you turn in a coon, your name will go in the pot. Drawing will be for first (trophy and embroidered jacket) and second, trophy and bag of dog food. For more information call Kevin Thacker at 270-459-2629 or Sammy Garmon at 270-459-0353. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. 15-2

Family Fun Night

Family Fun Night and pinto bean supper will be held Saturday, February 4 at 6 p.m. at Highway Church of the Nazarene fellowship hall, sponsored by the church youth group. There will be games for all ages.

Cupid’s Sweetheart Pageant

The fifth annual Cupid’s Sweetheart Pageant will be held Sunday, February 5 at the Cumberland County Middle School gym in Burkesville with registration at 2 p.m. and the pageant at 3 p.m. Age divisions will range from 0-21 years girls, 0-5 years boys and 3-5 and 6-8 couples. Beauty fee is $20 with $5 photogenic option. Couples, $30. For more information on attire email michelle.murphy@cumberland.kyschools.us or call 270-864-5828 or 270-864-2422.

City Council to meet

Albany City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, February 7 at 5 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Industrial Authority

to meet

The Clinton County Industrial Development Authority will hold its regular meeting Thursday, February 9 at 11 a.m. at the IDA-Welcome Center. The meeting is open to the general public. 16-2

Project Graduation meeting

Project Graduation will meet Thursday, February 9 at 6 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. All parents and seniors are urged to attend.

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Twin Lakes Group
Fitness Classes offered

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center will be offering the following Group Fitness classes starting February 1:

* Cycling: Mondays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5-6 and 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free to members.

* Zumba: Mondays and Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $2.50 per class for members, $5 per class for non-members.

* Pilates/with DVD Instruction: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Free to members.

* Water Aerobics: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free to members. For other information, call 387-9622.

Basketball Boosters
to meet

The CCHS Basketball Boosters Club will meet Wednesday, February 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All parents are urged to attend.

Relationship Building Workshop

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency’s HOME Program will be offering a free Within My Reach^® Relationship Building Workshop on February 2 from 9:00-5:00 at Highway Church of the Nazarene Family Life Center.

The workshop will cover topics such as how relationships have changed over the years; how to choose a good partner; making good decisions; domestic violence; healthy, effective communication; and much more.

The workshop will be open to anyone who is the parent of a child age 0-5 and is low-income. Each participant completing both sessions will receive $50 gift card and $20 gas card. Free childcare and meals will be provided.