COMMUNITY NOTES

The Springfield/Washington County Economic Development Authority would like to share with you a "Lincoln Sculpture Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony" video on YouTube produced by Michael Breeding Media.  If you were unable to attend this historical event that occurred on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, now is the time see just what you missed.   The video offers  interviews with city, county and state officials and some phenomenal photos that have just been released for the first time!  A huge thank you to Michael Breeding for doing such a spectacular job!  Click on the link below to view the video....

 


The Marion County Public Library has  it's card catalogue online - now you can search their system from home! This should make research much easier, as it will allow you to see what items they have before even getting to the library. You can call 692-4698 to have items placed on hold for you. To check it out, go to: WWW.MARIONCOPUBLIC.ORG  AND CLICK ON THE OPAC SYMBOL.

Join The Marion County Public Library  FOR JAM SESSION EVERY TUESDAY FROM 3:30 UNTIL 5:30 P.M.  BRING YOUR GUITAR AND VOICE!  PLAY MUSIC IN THE library. You can call 692-4698 AND ASK FOR ELAINE FOR MORE INFORMATION.


AMERICAN LEGION POST #49 AND AUXILIARY HAVE A MONTHLY POT LUCK SUPPER AND  MEETING ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30 PM AT THE VFW BUILDING ON VETERANS DRIVE IN LEBANON.   

 

A free program is available to people with diabetes in Marion county one day each week at the Marion county health department.  designed to work with doctors and patients with diabetes to reduce the risk of complications through education and following the standards of care recommended by the ada (American diabetes association).  please call (800) 290-1601 ext. 1035 to complete a screening today.  

 

SUMMER IN MARION COUNTY BRINGS FRESH GARDEN VEGETABLES TO DOWNTOWN LEBANON AT THE NEW FARMER'S MARKET PAVILION LOCATED AT 230 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. THEIR HOURS OF OPERATION ARE: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 8AM-5PM. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 8AM-12NOON.

 

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Looking for a business from around town, surrounding areas, or online?  Check it all out "Around Town"! 

 

 

Central Kentucky Community Theatre at the Opera House in
Springfield, KY is very proud to announce our 2010-11 Season. Season
tickets are now available! Check us out at centralkytheatre.com or
contact Managing Director Scott Fattizzi at 859-336-5412, ext. 4!

 

 

The MCHS Marching Knights will be sponsoring a car wash this Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 to 2 at McDonald's.  Please come out, get your car washed and support the band as they continue thru this year's marching season of DISCOVERY.

 

The Marion County Fitness and Nutrition Coalition will host it’s 5th Annual Family Fitness and Safety Day on Saturday, September 11th from 1-4pm at Graham Memorial Park.  The free event is open to all children in grades PreK-6 and their families.  The event will feature various fitness and safety activities for families and all those who participate will be eligible to win lots of great prizes at the end of the day.  Registration will cut off at 2:30pm and a guardian must be present for all children.  For more information please contact Jessica Bickett or Jennifer Osborne at 692-3393.

Are you having problems understanding your parents from the Baby Boomer generation or keeping your Generation Y employees on the job?  Then this workshop is for you. 

 Dr. Aaron Thompson, an expert on cultural competency and generational cultures, will be the featured speaker at a workshop on Tuesday September 21 in Springfield.  The workshop will be at Mordecai’s Restaurant from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon.  Come learn about the differences between your generation, your parents, your children and grandchildren.

 The event is being sponsored by the Marion County Heartland Coalition, Nelson County’s PATH Coalition, Washington County Heartland Youth Coalition and Heartland Trail ASAP Board. 

 For more information, please call Issac Frye at (859) 336-5470.

St. Charles Football Junior Knights 
Homecoming Game
 On Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Pregame:  5:30--Play begins at 6:00

 We will be having a short pre-game program to dedicate the new, permanent, concession stand building, made possible by the Marion County Fiscal Court, Marion County Area Technology Center and the St. Charles PTSO.

 

The St. Charles Football Boosters is hosting a Homecoming Dance at St. Charles on September 10th from 7-10.  Admission is $5 and refreshments will be available for purchase.  STUDENTS MUST BRING their permission slips or a parent must walk in and sign at the door.

Central KY Community Theatre presents "ANNIE" at the Opera House, Main Street, Springfield, KY. September 18,19 and 20.  Friday/Saturday shows at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors and groups over 10 $10, Students $7.  Tickets available in Lebanon at Farmers National Bank, and in Springfield at Springfield State Bank, Backyard Family Restaurant, the Opera House and on-line at centralkytheatre.com.

WCHS Class of 1990

The Class of 1990 will be holding its 20-year class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Mordecai’s in Springfield. For more information, please contact Robin Cochran at 262-5955 or coch9443@bellsouth.net.

Gala

The Diversity Club presents a GALA on SEPT, 18th @ St. Augustine Parish Hall, Lebanon, Ky. From 8pm to 12:00 midnight. Dinner Dance with HOST Bar. Tickets on sale now, GET THEM EARLY!!!! $40.00 admits one. DRESS TO IMPRESS!!!!! 
For more info: Justine Allen 270-849-7207

September  

The Sluggers Travel Softball team, an elite travel organization based in Marion County, will hold tryouts for the 2011 season Sunday September 12, 1-4 p.m. for 8U, 10U, 12U & 14U girls in Marion & surrounding counties, at Graham Memorial Park. Having had a successful season, they're expected to continue to grow next season and attend the World Series. Call Melissa Thomas at 270-699-1872 for information.