COMMUNITY NOTES


---ONGOING EVENTS---

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 SYMBAL.

 

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.

 

FEEDING AMERICAN WANTS YOU TO ADOPT-A-BACKPACKER IN YOUR COMMUNITY! FOR AS LITTLE AT.29 CENTS DAY YOU CAN FEED A CHILD EVERY WEEK FOR AN ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR. GO ONLINE TO www.feedingamericaky.org FOR MORE INFORMATION.

 

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Looking for a business from around town, surrounding areas, or online?  Check it all out "Around Town"! NOW THRU MARCH 30TH VISIT www.springfieldky.net AND REGISTER TO WIN A 2 TOPPING “BEAST” FROM SNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA IN SPRINGFIELD ..  24 BIG SLICES OF DELICIOUS SNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA, FOR FREE!

 

 

*********** FEB. EVENTS**************

CENSUS TESTING SCHEDULE 
Feb 23  11:00 AM                  Center Square, Lebanon (3rd floor)
Feb 15  11:00 AM                  Springfield City Hall
Feb 16  10:00 AM. 1:00 PM    Springfield National Guard Armory
Feb 16  6:00 PM                    Hourigan Gov Bldg (3rd floor)
Feb 17  10:00 AM, 1:00 PM  Hourigan Gov Bldg (3rd floor)
Feb 18  11:00 Am, 2:00 PM  Center Square, Lebanon (3rd floor)
Feb 18  6:00 PM                  Springfield City Hall
The Census selection process will soon begin.  Please call 1-866-861-2010 or 1-859-422-7230 to reserve seating.

THERE WILL BE A FLY-IN/DRIVE IN BREAKFAST EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE LEBANON/SPRINGFIELD AIRPORT, ON HWY 55 ON THE MARION/WASHINGTON COUNTY LINE FROM 9AM-NOON. $5 BREAKFAST PLATE PROVIDED BY HIGDON'S IGA. FREE COFFEE ALL DAY. SODAS IN THE VENDING MACHINE. $30 MINUTE PLANE RIDES FOR $75. 

 

Habitat for Humanity Application brochures for the 2010 Washington County build are available in the following locations: Springfield State Bank, BB&T Bank, City Hall, library, all resource centers, Community Action, Housing Authority of Springfield, or any Habitat board member. Call 336-7589 for more information.

JUST PAWS, INC., A NON-PROFIT SPAY AND NEUTER ASSISTANCE GROUP WILL BE SET UP AT NORBY'S FARM FLEET IN LEBANON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 10AM - 2PM.
IF YOU HAVE A LARGE BREED DOG (OVER 40 LBS) AND WOULD LIKE TO GET IT "FIXED", GO VISIT NORBY'S FARM FLEET, FOR REGISTRATION ON THAT DAY. DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG - THIS DAY IS FOR REGISTRATION ONLY FOR A MAJOR DISCOUNT TO HAVE YOUR LARGE DOG SPAYED OR NEUTERED.
JUST PAWS HAS BEEN AWARDED GRANT FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF SPAYING OR NEUTERING LARGE DOGS IN THE MARION AND WASHINGTON COUNTY AREA. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST IN REDUCING THE UNWANTED PET POPULATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 692-8083.

MARION COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER SPRING SIGNUPS WILL BE HELD  SATURDAY (FEB. 13) FROM 9AM-1PM. REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD IN THE NEW CONCESSION STAND AT THE CITY PARK (ENTRANCE BY THE BASEBALL FIELDS). THOSE REGISTERED IN THE FALL ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED FOR THE SPRING SEASON. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL MICHELLE MATTINGLY AT 692-1414.

The Knights of Columbus will begin their delicious fish suppers starting this Friday February 19th,
Drive Thru dinners are $7.00 , Dine In all you can eat $7.50 , Children's meals $4.00 and fish sandwiches $3.00 That's all at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at the end of South Spalding Ave. Call in from local Industries or large groups and make your orders, we will deliver, call (270) 692-3762.

A meeting will be held for any Marion County High School junior girl interested in participating in the 2011 Marion County Junior Miss Program. The meeting will be held in the high school library on Tuesday, March 2nd at 3:15. For more information, call Mary Anne Blair at 270-692-6026 and 270-692-6856 or call Bernadette O'Daniel at 270-692-4134 or 270-692-1718.

The Central KY Community Theatre is proud to announce that tickets are now available for 'Steel Magnolias' at the Opera House, Springfield, KY.  Show runs February 26,27,28 and March 5,6,7.  Friday and Saturday show times are 7pm and Sunday shows are at 2pm.  Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors and groups of 10 or more $10 and Students $7.  Tickets are available on-line at centralkytheatre.com or at Farmer's National Bank Lebanon, Backyard Family Restaurant, The Opera House and Springfield State Bank.

Central KY Community Theatre's  next production, 'Godspell', will be having auditions on Monday, March 1st, 5 to 7pm at the Opera House, Springfield, KY.  For more information and to reserve your time, call 859-336-5412 ext 4.  Cast is male and female, all ages and vocal ranges.  Must sing and act, some dance.  Show dates are May 28,29,30 and June 4,5,6.

LORETTO YOUTH LEAGUE SLOW  PITCH AND T-BALL LEAGUE WILL BE HOLDING SIGNUPS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THE MONTH OF MARCH FROM 6-7:30PM AT THE LORETTO BALL PARK UNDER THE PAVILION. IF YOU NEED AN APPLICATION OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT EARL AND AMANDA WHITLOCK AT 865-6102.

JOIN THE MARION AND WASHINGTON COUNTY JOB CLUBS!  GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED.  LEARN RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW SKILLS, HANDLING A COMPETITIVE JOB SEARCH.  PROFESSIONAL GUEST SPEAKERS TEACH YOU VITAL JOB SEARCH SKILLS AND IT'S FREE!  THE CLUB WILL MEET EACH FRIDAY IN MARCH IN LEBANON AT THE MARION COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER AT 214 N. HARRISON STREET FROM 1:30 - 3:30 PM. IN SPRINGFIELD THE CLUB WILL MEET EACH FRIDAY FROM 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BUILDING ON MACKVILLE HILL ROAD.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT JULITA NANCE AT 502-348-2709.

The 5th Annual Heart of Kentucky Antique and Craft Fair will be at Centre Square in Lebanon Saturday (March 6) from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday (March 7), from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m..  

Gospel Melodies, a church choir competition, will be held Saturday (March 20) in Lebanon. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until the final choir has performed and the winners announced. There is an entry fee of $25 and the first 10 choirs to apply will be accepted. The deadline to enter is Sat., (Feb. 20). Admission to spectators is $10 per person. Proceeds will be used for the many cultural activities sponsored by the MCAHC throughout the year. For details and a downloadable application, go to www.MarionCountyArts.com, or call 270.692.4265.

The DAIRY meeting originally scheduled for February 11, 2010 at the Marion County Extension Office has been RESCHEDULED for March 12, 2010.  If you have any questions feel free to call the Extension office, 692-2421.

The Lindon String Quartet  will perform Sunday (March 14) at 4:30 p.m. at Angelic Hall at Centre Square Cultural and Performing Arts Center (There is no admission charged for this event!) Out of 48 competing ensembles from across the nation and around world, the Linden String Quartet won the coveted 2009 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition’s Grand Prize and Gold Medal. Their tour in Kentucky will be in addition to a Fischoff Winner’s Tour of the Midwestern United States in October, and participation in the Emilia Romagna Festival in Italy in 2010.

The Lebanon-Marion County Chamber of Commerce will once again select two seniors at Marion County High School to receive $500 cash scholarships.  These scholarships will be awarded to two students that will attend full or part time at an accredited college, junior college or trade school in the fall of 2010.  For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 270-692-9594.  Deadline to apply is March 29, 2010.