Community Calendar

THURSDAY, May 19
Fun in the Sun Craft Time for adults on Thursday, May 19 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library. Come make a seashell bracelet and decorate a zippered pouch to take to the beach. All materials provided. Sign-ups required. Call 234-4881 to sign-up.
Harrison County Historical Society will meet Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library Annex. Eastside Elementary School's fifth grade History Club will present the program. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Corn Hole Tournament. Thursday, May 19 at the big building at Legion Park in Paris. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and tournament starts at 7 p.m. The club will be accepting the first 32 teams only to participate. Cost is $20 per  team with single elimination. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, third place winners. For more information contact Karen Stephen at 1-409-291-1476 or Jodie Conley at 859-494-5026. All proceeds from this tournament will go towards projects for the youth of Paris and Bourbon County. Sponsored by the Paris Kiwanis Club.
FRIDAY, May 20
Bookmobile. The Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library Bookmobile will be available Friday, May 20 at Cynthiana Baptist Daycare at 10:30 a.m.; Eastside Laundry, 11 a.m.
Berry Lion's Club Euchre Party. Friday, May 20 next door to the City Office building. Meal served at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. $5 a game. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, May 21
Buena Vista Reunion. Buena Vista High School alumni and attendees are invited to attend a reunion on Saturday, May 21 at Biancke’s Restaurant at 6 p.m. for a time to eat and see old friends. For more information call 234-4959.
SUNDAY, May 22
Harrison County Band Alumni Association is hosting a retirement reception for Laura Gregg, Harrison County Middle School, band, on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
MONDAY, May 23
Bookmobile. The Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library Bookmobile will be available Monday, May 23 at Community Action Childcare Center and Harrison Adult Care Center at 10:30 a.m.; Hinton, 3 p.m.
Wedco District Health Department will hold it's regular quarterly board meeting on Monday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the community room of the Scott County Health Center, 300 E. Washington St., Georgetown, Ky.
TUESDAY, May 24
Bookmobile. The Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library Bookmobile will be available Tuesday, May 24 at Edgemont, 11 a.m.; White Oak, 11:30 a.m.
Storytime. Tuesday May 24 from 10-10:30 a.m. Story time for 2-5 year olds at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting (T.A.B.). Tuesday May 24 from 3:05-3:30 p.m. in the middle school library.
Storytime. Tuesday May 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. for ages 11-18 at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.
Teen Memories Craft Project. Tuesday, May 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. for ages 11-18 at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.
WEDNESDAY, May 25
Library Closed. The Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, May 25 for staff training and will reopen on Thursday, May 26 at 9 a.m.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Memorial Day Craft Programs. Thursday May 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 11 at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.
Bookmobile. The Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library Bookmobile will be available Friday, May 27 at New Beginnings at 10:30 a.m.; Our Little Miracles, 11 a.m.; Shady Lawn, 11:30 a.m.; Robynwood Heights, 2:30 p.m.
Oddville Alumni Dinner. Saturday, May 28 in the fellowship hall of Cynthiana Christian Church at 4:30 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Anyone who attended Oddville School are invited and guests are welcome. The meal will be catered at $18 per person. Reservations must be made by May 20 to Helen Batte, 124 Batte Lane, Cynthiana, KY 41031 or call 234-3214.
Church Bake Sale. The St. Edward Altar Society will hold a Memorial Day Bake Sale at Walmart Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. until the goods are gone. There’s nothing more American than Mom’s homemade apple pie, Cakes, pies, brownies, homemade rolls and more. Contact Paulette Klein for additional information AT 588-3394.
Decoration Day at Raven Creek Cemetery will be Sunday, May 29. Johnny Gillispie will speak at 2 p.m. Donations are needed. Any decorations you want to keep should be removed within two weeks.
Storytime. Tuesday, May 31 from 10-10:30 a.m. for 2-5 year old at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.
Library Closed. The Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 at 9 a.m.
Women’s Book Club. The women’s book for the month of June is Backseat Saints by Jackson. Will meet Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the front desk of the library.
On Exhibit. Work by local artist Jarrod Biddle at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.
Harrison County 4-H Camp is scheduled for June 28-July 1 at North Central 4-H Camp in Nicholas County. Call 234-5510 or stop by the Harrison County Extension Office on New Lair Road to get a camp registration form. Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 1.
Northside Council. Northside Site Based Council will meet Thursday, June 9 at 3:45 p.m. in the Northside library. The public is invited to attend.
Cynthiana Hometown Tractor Show. June 9-11 at Flat Run Veterans Park, US 62 E. All makes and models welcome regardless of condition. No charge to exhibit tractor or machinery. No admission charged, tractor parade June 11 at 1 p.m. at the park, Friday night gospel music, flea market, craft vendors, games, door prizes, limited camping available. Donations accepted to support Harrison County Relay for Life. Sponsored by Antique Tractors Forum. Contact JR Dailey at 859-559-1794, case38man@aol.com or Tommy Florence at 859-588-2376.
Salvation Army 2011 Summer Camp Orientation. June 11 at Veteran's Flat Run Park. Orientation and cookout for campers attending the Salvation Army Summer Camp program. Contact John Hodge, jhodgejr@bellsouth.net or 859 234-6033.
Corn Hole Tournament. Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. and July 16, sponsored by the Cynthiana Elks Lodge Pow Wow committee. Will be accepting the first 30 teams. Cost is $20 per two person team, 75 percent pay out. For more information contact Clint at 859-234-8255 or 859-298-8844.
Battle of Cynthiana Reenactment. The Committee for the Battle of Cynthiana, Ky. invites everyone to attend Morgan's Raid.Free fun, admission, registration, and parking on June 18 and 19, 2011 at the Elks Lodge #438 Grounds, 1544 US Highway 62 E.  Camp opens Thursday, June 16 for set up and closes Sunday June 19. Battles at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Contact Michael Brown (859) 588-6864 or Kevin Hall (859) 509-6163.
All American Days. Monday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Flat Run Veterans Park, Oddville Avenue. Looking for vendors for food and sale items. Must be American food nad American made items. Contact Cathy Studer at 234-9704.
HCHS Class of 1966 will hold its 45th reunion on July 16 at the Cynthiana Country Club. If anyone has not been contacted call Susan Argo Kendall at 859-234-6303.
HCHS Class of 1971 will hold its reunion on Aug. 20 at the Ramada Inn in Lexington. Currently, classmates are meeting each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Biancke's. For more information, call 859-298-9228 or visit on Facebook at Harrison Co.(Ky) Class of 1971.
HCHS Class of 1959 will be having a 70th birthday party on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Cynthiana Country Club. Mark the date on your calendar. More details will be given later.
Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944-1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present who would like to share memories with old and new friends should contact Allen R. Hope, 3828 Hobson Rd., Fort Wayne, Ind. 46815-4505, call 260-486-2221 or email: Hope4391@frontier.com.
Reunion. Shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 will meet Sept. 21-24 at Sherton National Hotel, Arlington, Va. should contact Allen R. Hope, 3828 Hobson Rd., Fort Wayne, Ind. 46815-4505, call 260-486-2221 or email: Hope4391@frontier.com.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 9 to 11:45 a.m. at Indian Creek Christian Church. Come join other moms for food, fun and fellowship. Childcare is provided. For more information call Cassie at 954-0571. Please note that when school is not in session, MOPS meeting is cancelled.
Community Employment Opportunities (CEO) is a non-profit employment agency that assists persons with disabilities in finding and retaining employment. Located in the Community Service Center at 216 Old Lair Road or can be reached by calling (859) 234-9377 or visit www.ceo-employment.com.
Harrison County Food Pantry. The Harrison County Food Pantry is located at 304 Locust St. (former Cynthiana Police Substation). Open Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information contact Margaret Watson at 234-1649 or Marilyn Wash at 234-5644.
Berry Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Berry Lions Club Hall at 7 p.m. New members always welcome.
Dog House Recycling. If anyone has a dog house in good condition to donate or know of a dog in need of shelter, contact the Humane Society of Harrison County at 234-1222 or 859-312-1267.
Moms in Touch International (praying for children and schools) is an interdemoninational, non-profit organization. For more information call Stephanie Techau, MITI contact for Harrison County at 588-2525 or visit www.momsintouch.org.
Head Start Program. Head Start-Community Action Council, is a comprehensive federally funded child development program for low-income families and children with disabilities. For more information contact the Community Action Council, 859-234-2121 or visit at 216 Old Lair Road, Cynthiana.
Early Head Start. Works with families that are expecting a child or have children under three years. For more information contact Alean Spicer at the Community Action Council at 859-234-2121 or visit the center at 216 Old Lair Road, Cynthiana.
Migrant Head Start Network. A free child care service for children of migrant farm workers. For more information contact Barbara Helton at the Community Action Council at 859-234-2121 or visit the center at 216 Old Lair Road, Cynthiana.
TOPS. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the conference room at Harrison Memorial Hospital. For more information call 588-6630.
Cynthiana Families Anonymous meeting is held every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. at the Cynthiana Christian Church. Use the Walnut Street entrance to enter the church. Call 859-234-1626 and leave a message for further information.
Cynthiana Alcoholics Anoymous meets Sundays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8-9 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, North Walnut Street. For more information call 1-800-467-8019
Al-anon Meetings are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Harmony Christian Church in Georgetown, Ky. at the old Wal-Mart store on the by-pass.
Adoptive Parent Support Groups. Held third Saturday of each month from 2-4 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library, 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. For more information call Gerry Whalen at 859-234-5454 or gerrywhalen@yahoo.com.
Christian Singles Group meets at Harrison Memorial Hospital in the Virginia McKenney conference room on the first and third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Call Phil at 234-6524, or Vickie at 234-5346.
Men’s Coffee Group. Meets at Hospice of the Bluegrass Office, 1317 US Hwy. 62 E at 10:30 a.m. every third Friday. For more information contact Mary McKenzie 859-234-6462 or 800-756-6005 or email mmckenzie@hospicebg.org.
Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; Closed Sundays.
A Veterans Field Representative is available on the third Tuesday of each month at the County Sheriff's office in Cynthiana from 1-4 p.m. This service is free of charge. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-747-9963.
Harrison County Veterans are eligible for interment in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, Ky. Spouses and other eligible dependents may qualify for interment as well. Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North opened in 2008. For more information contact a local funeral home or visit http://veterans.ky.gov.
Harrison County Republican Party meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Sheriff's office, Pike Street.
A Veterans Field Representative is available on the second Tuesday of each month at the Fleming County Courthouse, Flemingsburg, Ky. from 1:30-4 p.m. This service is free of charge. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-866-376-0308.
Harrison County Soil & Water Conservation District meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the office located at 103 Rodgers Park Dr., Cynthiana. Open to the public.
NAMI Support Group. The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will begin meeting June 9 at Bluegrass Comprehensive Care (257 Parkland Heights), and will continue meeting every Wednesday at 1 p.m. For more information call 234-1407 or e-mail at namiharrison@yahoo.com.
Cub Scouts meet every first and third Tuesday at First United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. If interested call John Denniston at 298-5550 or Opal Traylor at 234-1589.
Harrison County Diabetes Support Group will meet at the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center on the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Crissy at 859-234-8750 or 859-298-4899.
Library Cookbooks. Pick up a copy of 'Eat Between The Lines'  $10 each. Proceeds will go towards funding programming at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library.
Community Action Council is now accepting applications for the Westside Housing Project and down payment assistance if available. For more information contact Lori Furnish at 859-234-2121 or stop by the Community Center at 216 Old Lair Rd., Cynthiana.
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; and Saturdays from 6-7 p.m. at the St. James A.M.E. at 312 W. Pleasant in the annex.
Visit the library’s website at www.cynthianalibrary.org and check out our calendar, services and subscribe to our new online book club.
Clothing Closet has moved to 209 Pike St. and is open Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. In great need of middle school uniforms and large garbage bags.
*** All programs provided by the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library are free unless otherwise noted. All programs except for storytime or unless otherwise noted will take place in the library annex (between Biancke’s and the Shell station). Call 234-4881 with any questions or to register for a program or e-mail Cindy Franklin at cfranklin@cynthianalibrary.org or Kinzie Gregg Gaunce at kgregg@cynthianalibrary.org.
** If school is not in session due to inclement weather then the bookmobile will not run.