COMMUNITY NOTES
---ONGOING
EVENTS---
EACH
TUESDAY AT 2 PM MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS AT THE
The
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.
THE
MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS TAKING SIGN-UPS FOR THEIR POPULAR SUMMER READING
PROGRAMS. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
THE LIBRARY WILL ONCE AGAIN PARTICIPATE IN THE MARION COUNTY SUMMER
LUNCH PROGRAM. THE FEED AND READ PROGRAM IS A FREE LUNCH PROGRAM FOR EVERYONE 18
AND UNDER AND TAKES PLACE EVERY WEEKDAY FROM 12-1PM. REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED.
VISIT THE WEB SITE AT www.marioncopublic.org
or call 692-4698 or stop by the library.
---------JULY EVENTS---------
4-SUMMER
CLASSES INCLUDE:
FRIDAY (jULY 25) - CRAFT AND PLAY (1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD GRADERS) 9:30AM-4:30PM.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. CALL 692-2421.
marion county high school sbdm council will have a special called meeting tuesday, july 22, at 8:30 am at the high school.
THERE WILL BE A RIBBON CUTTING WEDNESDAY (JULY 23) AT NOON AT a LIL' BIT OF SUNSHINE IN LORETTO AT 4675 HIGHWAY 52. TRISH DOWNS AND DEBBIE WILLIAMSON CAN BE REACHED AT 270-865-6429.
MARION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION DATES ARE WEDNESDAY (JULY 23) FROM 2:00 - 6:00 PM FOR SENIORS, THURSDAY (JULY 24) FROM 2:00 - 6:00 PM FOR JUNIORS, FRIDAy (JULY 25) FROM 2:00 - 6:00 PM FOR SOPHOMORES, AND MONDAY (JULY 28) FROM 2:00 - 6:00 PM FOR FRESHMEN. IF YOU MISS YOUR SCHEDULED DAY, YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS TO REGISTER. STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN IN ORDER TO REGISTER. SCHOOL PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN DURING REGISTRATION. ORDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT MCHS. DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PICTURE TAKEN. THIS INCLUDES SENIORS! NEW STUDENTS FROM OUT OF THE DISTRICT MUST REGISTER BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO KEEP THE DRESS CODE IN MIND WHEN DOING YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING.
the Marion county extension farm family field day will be Thursday (July 24) beginning at 10:00 am on the farm of bob and patsy Kirkland AT THE CORNER OF BRADFORDSVILLE ROAD AND MANNSVILLE ROAD in Bradfordsville. DR. J. D. GREEN, UK WEED SCIENTIST AND GREG SCHWAB, UK SOIL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST WILL BE THE KEY SPEAKERS. THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MOBILE HAY TESTING LAB WILL BE PRESENT TO DO HAY TESTING AT NO CHARGE. BRING SEVERAL SAMPLES. NORMA JEAN CAMPBELL OF WASHINGTON COUNTY WILL SPEAK ABOUT CRAFT ITEMS MADE FROM WOOD. there will be COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH. to pre-register, contact the Marion county extension office at 692-2421. DON'T FORGET YOUR LAWN CHAIR!
the Marion county board of elections will hold a meeting Thursday (July 24) at 5pm in the Marion county clerks office located in the David r. Hourigan government center. the meeting is open to the public.
Lebanon Disc Golf Open is Kentucky's national qualifying tournament and over 100 disc golfers will hit the scenic 18-hole course July 25-27 and some will be vying for a berth to the nationals. Fifty of 90 spots will be held for Open Professionals until June 21. After June 21, all remaining spots in the field will be open on a first come, first served basis, to all qualifying Amateur divisions. Entry fees are $70 for Open Pro, $40 for Advanced Amateur, $30 for Intermediate Amateur and $25 for all other qualified amateur divisions. Register online below. All players will compete in four rounds and be eligible for awards and door prizes. There is a minimum $1,000 purse. Check out www.VisitLebanonKy.com or call 502-454-5135 for more information.
The
Fishing for Kids/Mid-Kentucky Bass Anglers Day will
be held at Fagan
Branch Reservoir Saturday (July 26) from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. or until
the fish stop biting.
This is great family fun for
all ages is not your typical day on the lake. There’s a kid fishing derby,
casting contests, fishing tournament, National
Guard rock climbing wall, FLW
bass boat simulator and Fun Zone, a hiking/nature walk, seminars, demonstrations
and trophies for biggest fish caught in the tournament.
Picnic foods such as hotdogs and chips are provided and there are plenty of
prizes, such as tackle packs, fishing poles, books, posters and more, to be won
throughout the event. For
more information, call Eddie Goode at 502.541.1918 or 270.865.3017 or e-mail
egoode@fishingforkids.net.
NORTH WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLDS ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS ENTERING PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADES, MONDAY (JULY 28) FROM 6:30 UNTIL 7:30 PM. PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN WILL HAVE TEACHER PRESENTATIONS FROM 6:00 UNTIL 6:30, THEN BE ABLE TO VISIT CLASSROOMS AND GET FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHOOL. FIRST THROUGH EIGHTH GRADERS WILL HAVE CLASSROOM VISITATIONS FROM 6:00 UNTIL 7:30. SEVERAL COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS WILL HAVE BOOTHS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS. THERE WILL ALSO BE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DOOR PRIZES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE SCHOOL AT 375-4038.
Girls,
grades 3-12, who are interested in learning more about golf are invited to
attend a class on Tuesday (July 29) through Thursday (July 31st), FROM
9AM-11:30AM AT LINCOLN HOMESTEAD GOLF COURSE.
THE CLASS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TOM HARMON - COACH OF WCHS GOLF TEAM, AND BOBBY
BARTHOLOMAI - GOLF PROFESSIONAL LINCOLN HOMESTEAD AND THE CURRENT WCHS GIRLS
GOLF TEAM. GIRLS NEED TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY AND WEAR SUNSCREEN. THEY ARE
ASKED BO BRING CLUBS IF THEY HAVE THEM. THE COST IS FREE EXCEPT FOR DRINKS OR
SNACKS THEY MAY WANT TO PURCHASE AT THE COURSE. WATER WILL BE PROVIDED. CALL TOM
HARMON AT WCHS 859-336-5475, EXT. 254 OR 859-533-6659 (CELL).
WEST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL HOLD ITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY (JULY 31) AT 6:00 PM. EVERYONE IS INVITED.
THERE WILL BE A RIBBON CUTTING WEDNESDAY (JULY 30) AT NOON AT EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS AT 126 WEST MAIN STREET. You can contact Eric Hardin at 699-2979.
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SPRINGFIELD'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF THURSDAY (JULY 31) WITH A PANEL DISCUSSION ON ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR MINORITIES. THE FEATURED SPEAKER IS JACQUELINE AUSTIN, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM BEGINS AT 7:30 PM IN THE OPERA HOUSE AUDITORIUM AT 124 WEST MAIN STREET. THEN ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, A TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATORS TAKES PLACE BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM WITH MUSIC ON COURT SQUARE, AND A PARADE AT 7:00 PM. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE CONTACT LOUISE YOUNG AT 336-9217, OR ALMA EDELEN AT 336-0490. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FESTIVAL, CONTACT THE MAIN STREET/RENAISSANCE OFFICE AT 336-5412, EXT. 2.
The Marion county Office of Economic Development will be holding its First Friday Forum on Friday (August 1st) at 12 noon. the luncheon will be held at the David r. Hourigan center on the 3rd floor. the speaker will be Eric Brandenburg, human resources manager for the gates corporation in Elizabethtown, which is best known for making drive belts for Harley Davidson. Brandenburg will be discussing the gates corporation's involvement in the Christmas in the park program at Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown and what some of our local businesses and industries can do to get involved and expand the Christmas in the park program at Graham Memorial Park. Spring View Hospital will be the sponsor of the lunch. RSVP by Wednesday (July 30) by calling 692-6002.
The
city of
2009 Marion County Junior Miss Program will be held on Saturday (Aug. 2) at 7pm at MCHS. 21 young ladies will participate in the program, themed "Walk Like an Egyptian". Tickets will go on sale Friday (July 25) thru August 2nd at Citizen's National Bank, Community Trust Bank, Farmer's National Bank, US Bank and Peoples Bank. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door for adults and $5 in advance and $6 at the door for students. Doors will open at 6pm for admission.
north washington elementary will soon kick off their volunteer program for this school year. anyone interested in volunteering must have completed a background check and attend the orientation training friday, (august 8) from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. parents who wish only to attend field trips with their child and not volunteer in other ways, do not have to attend this training. parents attending field trips are required to complete a background check. if you have any questions, contact donya stevens at 375-4038.
PUT Saturday (AUGUST 9) ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE DANCE AND AUCTION TO BENEFIT TAMMY (HUDSON) HUGHES, WHO IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING CHEMO AND RADIATION TREATMENTS FOR BREAST CANCER, AND HELP DEFRAY MEDICAL AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE FAMILY. THE DANCE AND AUCTION WILL BE AT THE K.C. HALL IN LEBANON ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, FROM 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM, WITH MUSIC PROVIDED BY 'WILD ROSES'. ADMISSION IS $5.00 PER PERSON AND BYOB.
Willisburg Baptist Church will celebrate 100 years of service with a celebration on Sunday (Aug. 10). Bro. Doug Davis will by bringing the 11 a.m. message. A potluck dinner will follow. Contact Bro. J. Hatfield for more information 375-2227.
---SEPTEMBER---
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE MARION COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT WHICH WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 6 AT 12NOON AT THE MARION COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. REGISTRATION IS $25 PER TEAM AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD A NEW FENCED AREA FOR THE ANIMALS. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MARION COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, MARION COUNTY LIBRARY, MARION COUNTY FISCAL COURT, AQUATIC CENTER AND THE HAIR ZONE. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPTEMBER 1. CALL WENDY AT 692-80803 FOR MORE INFORMATION.