Trimble County Community Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 26
Trimble Community Assessing Resources and Education on Substance Abuse(CARES) will meet at the Trimble County Extension Office at Noon. Lunch will be provided. Phone Marla or Denise at 502-255-5110, ext1044.

Thursday, Oct. 27
Today is Black Thursday: wear black to protest weapons like domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, incest, genital mutilation, sexual harassment, discrimination and human trafficking. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Love shouldn’t hurt so join us and wear black today.

The Trimble County Public Library is hosting a Meet & Great for Carroll, Henry, Oldham and Trimble County Library Supporters from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Legislators, candidates and other public officials have been invited to attend and visit with library supporters from the four counties. Drop by and visit with your legislative representatives. It will also be another opportunity to tour the new Trimble County Public Library building.

Friday, Oct. 28
“Mix It Up” will be presented by Oldham County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Chris Duncan at 10 a.m. at the Trimble County Extension Office.  Participants in the Mix it Up program will be encouraged to balance starches, proteins and vegetables in their meals; practice portion control; maximize their resources (time, money and skills); make healthy life style choices; access nutritious foods; secure financial stability and nurture their family. Everyone is invited to attend.
Triad-Senior’s Day Out from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tri County CAA Fitness Room/Gym, 1015 Dispatchers Way in LaGrange. There will be lunch, door prizes, bingo, movie, popcorn and more. For information call 502-222-1349. Contact Millie to volunteer or for an information booth.

Saturday, Nov. 5
Bedford Elementary PTA Annual Fall Festival will be from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with games, auction, raffles, food and fun. LA Entertainment will emcee from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Darrin O’Neal Band will perform from 3-5 p.m., BES Choir 5:30 p.m. followed by welcoming ceremonies, National Anthem by Thomas Cifranik and Jeff Moore and Boy Scouts. Live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. with many wonderful items and class baskets. Raffle tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5; First prize is flat screen TV; 2nd prize Ipod and 3rd prize: County ham. Meal tickets are $6.50 for an adult meal and $4.50 for a child’s meal. A king and queen and prince and princess will be crowned. Vendors include Longaberger, Purse Heaven, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Just Jewelry, Miche Bags and Gold Buying.

Calvary Full Gospel Church with Pastor Bimp McAlister and Associate Pastor Mike Stephens will be holding a Gospel Hymn Sing, starting at 4 p.m. at Westside Volunteer Fire Department, 680 Carlisle St. in Prestonville. Free food. Come and enjoy an evening of gospel music, all are welcome to participate. Bring your church group and solos.

Tuesday, Nov. 8
Relay for Life breakfast at middle school lunchroom from 6-10 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 9
Trimble County Middle School will honor veterans in our community with a visual exhibit, as well as a short program from 9-9:45 a.m. Refreshments will be provided afterward.

SPECIAL NOTICES

JCTC Trimble County Adult Education does WAY more than GED preparation!  In addition to GED preparation, JCTC TCAE also offers the following: brush up on academic skills, college preparation, National Career Readiness Certificate, paraeducator testing, learn to speak English, and more. The Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing and orientations are given on Tuesdays by appointment.  Some evening appointments are available.  Also, while supplies last, students may earn incentives for reaching certain goals.  For more information and to make an appointment, please call 502 255-9191.

The Tri-County Community Action Agency is in need of volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Program.  One day a week for one hour at lunch. Please call Shirley at 255-7514.

The Trimble County Public Library is your local Public Library Workforce Center. This means that the library offers resources that will help improve job skills.Computers and internet access. Free workshops.Resume assistance. One-on-one assistance with online job applications. Call the library at 502-255-7362 and register now for the free November and December Workshops:
Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Basic Computer Skills
Monday, Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Power Point Basics
Monday, Nov. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Advanced Power Point
Friday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-noon. Internet Basics
Monday, Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Publisher Basics
Monday, Dec. 12,  6:30-8:30 p.m. Advanced Publisher
Register for your place in class. Space is limited!
More free workshops to be announced through 2012!