Community Calendar

THURSDAY, Oct. 29

FRIDAY, Oct. 30

Entertainment Coming to Rohs. Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.  at the Rohs Theater. Tribute artists, the Perkins Brothers, will honor artists like Buddy Holly, Johnnie Cash, George Jones, Neil Diamond, Hank Williams, Toby Keith and more. A $10 admission. For information call 859-234-6576.

SATURDAY, Oct. 31

Berry 'Trick or Treat.' The Berry Lions Club and the city of Berry present "Trick or Treat." Join the Mad Scientist in his Halloween laboratory for a fun event for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Berry Lions Club Hall. Hot dogs, popcorn and Kool-Aid. Register to win a "Pizza Party for 10" at Edwardo's. Wear your costume!

Free Haunted Garage. Trick or Treat Night-Oct. 31 6-10 p.m. at 527 S. Elmarch Ave. Tons of candy and fun for the entire family.

BCH Health Fair and Costume Contest. Bourbon Community Hospital will be holding a Costume Contest for children 12 and under at its annual Health Fair on Oct. 31. There will also be a pet costume contest. The children’s costume contest will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the community room located in the lower level of the new Hopewell Medical Building on Linville Drive. The pet contest will follow in the parking lot. The Health Fair will be from 8 until 11 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend and take advantage of the free health information and discounted tests. Flu shots will also be available; however, supplies are limited. Those with a pre-registration form will be taken first. For more information on the contests or health fair, call Diane Wagoner at 987-1001 or e-mail at diane.wagoner@lpnt.net.

Champions Cycling Club. The Oct. 31st Harrison County Champions Cycle Club Weekly Saturday Bicycle Ride will start at the Shadynook Store, located at 3043 Shadynook Pike. Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and watch for bicyclists in the area. All riders receive a free highly-visible yellow Cycling Club T-Shirt. If needed, bicycles and helmets will also be provided. All riders must register with the Club prior to Friday, Oct. 30, by contacting Peter Newberry or Kim Newberry at 234-5285. There will be no registration the day of the ride. 

 

SUNDAY, Nov. 1

MONDAY, Nov. 2

Democratic Woman's Club of Harrison County will hold its annual Dinner/Auction on Monday, Nov. 2 at the Cynthiana Country Club at 5:30 p.m. Carolyn Belcher, Vice Chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party and Judge Executive of Bath County, will be the guest speaker. Robert Lake will be the auctioneer. Items for the auction can be dropped off at Especially for You. Members are reminded to bring donations for the Food Pantry. For more information contact Michelle Barnett at 234-0601.

Eating Healthy With Diabetes. Monday, Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Nicholas County Health Department's Sparks Community Room. A light meal with recipe samples will be served, door prizes, and diabetes information. Sponsored by the Nicholas County Diabetes Coalition and Wedco District Health Department. To register call 859-298-4899.

TUESDAY, Nov. 3

Christmas Angels. If a child is on free lunch, they may qualify to be assisted by the Christmas Angel Program. Come to the Community Education Center Nov. 3-5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to complete a registration form. Applications must be filled out by the parent or guardian. No applications will be taken by phone. If anyone would like to contribute to this program, contact the Center at 234-7160.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4

SPECIAL NOTICES

HIM (For Men Only) Revving up for Good Health – Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Harrison County Extension Office. The seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. with a free breakfast. Topics and speakers will be "Simple Ways to Lose Weight" by Jara Bauer; "Convenient Ways to Get Moving" by Phil Williams; "Getting A Good Nights Rest" by Renay Hickman; and "What You  Need to Know About Skin Cancer" by Dr. James Morgan.

Free Dilated Eye Screening. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Cynthiana Vision Center, 202 W. Pleasant St., Cynthiana. Call 859-234-1424 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Cynthiana Vision Center and the Harrison County Diabetes Coalition.

Turkey Fest. Sponsored by the St. Edward Altar Society is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Harrison County 4-H grounds. Events scheduled are games, pony and hay rides, cornhole tournament, turkey bingo, themed basket  and cake auction, and cake walk. Chili, sandwiches and hot dogs will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Admission is a nonperishable food item. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Kylie or Kathy at 235-0779, Helen at 234-4217, Paulette 588-3394 or Heather 234-4597.

Fall For A Healthy Lifestyle. Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9:45 a.m. for registration at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 205 N. Locust St. Topics on nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, exercise and improving your mental health. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Ebenezer, St. James A.M.E., Macedonia Baptist churches and Wedco District Health Department. To register call 859-234-8750 or 859-298-4899.

Telephone Operators Reunion. The former telephone operators reunion will be held Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at Biancke's. Everyone should bring a small gift. For more information call 234-9441.

Northside Council. The Northside Elementary Site Based Council has been postponed until Monday, Nov. 16 at 3:45 p.m. in the school library.The public is invited to attend.

Extension Board Meeting. The Harrison County Extension District Board will meet Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office.

Democratic Woman's Club of Harrison County is now accepting 2010 scholarship applications and may be picked up at the Harrison County High School from Mrs. Judy-counselor or Jennifer Smith-teacher, or by contacting any member of the Democratic Woman's Club. Applications must be turned in by Jan. 8, 2010.

GONE (Get Out Now & Exercise). A free exercise program now being offered to the community weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. at Flat Run Veterans Park, Oddville Avenue, near the entrance.

Hemochromotosis Support Group. Anyone interested should call 859-298-2120 for more information.

Community and 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.

United Preschool is accepting applications for students for the fall term of 2009 and Spring 2010. Call Mrs. Ginger or Mrs. Heather at 235-0528 for information.

Foster Care Volunteers Needed. The Harrison/Pendleton County Citizen Foster Care Review board is seeking volunteers of local foster children. Volunteers are required to complete a six-hour training session and consent to a criminal record and central registry check. For more information, contact: Tylessa Sparks, Field Coordinator, Northern Kentucky CFCRBs, 859-334-3245.

Diabetes Support Groups. Wedco District Health Department offers Diabetes Support Groups in Harrison the third Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. at Cedar Ridge Health Care Campus; and Scott County on the second Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at the Scoutt County Health Center. For more information call Crissy at 859-298-4899.

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.

On Display. A sampling of the summer reading prizes which will be awarded Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Muses performance at Rohs Opera House.

Honor Flight. Are you a World War II veteran? Are you familiar with the free trips to Washington, D.C. to see the memorial? Honor Flight - Bluegrass Chapter, sponsors free monthly flights, March through October, from Louisville to Baltimore and then by bus to Washington to visit the WWII, Korean, and Iwo Jima flag raising memorials. To be eligible, veterans must file an application. For applications and information call Charles Tribble at 234-3115.

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.

Clothing Closet. The Harrison County Clothing Closet is in need of adults and childrens coats, all sizes. Money donations are also accepted. The Clothing Closet is located at 128 Main St., (behind the child support office), and is open Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 3:30 p.m.

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.

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Tuesday at 8 at the Cynthiana Christian Church, and Sundays at 8 at the Church of the Advent Episcopal on Walnut Street.

Cynthiana Families Anonymous meeting is held every Thursday from 5-6:30 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. Every third Friday.

Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; Closed Sundays. Supervisor of Animal Control is Harold Poe, assistant is David Debruler.

United Community Fall Fund Drive (Cynthiana and Harrison County). A local non-profit volunteer organization, operating independently of The United Way. For more information or to make a donation: United Community Fund of Cynthiana and Harrison County, P.O. Box 194, Cynthiana, KY 41031, 859-234-7160, or visit www.unitedcommunityfund.org.

A Veterans Field Representative is now available on the third Tuesday of each month at the County Sheriff's office in Cynthiana from 1-4 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-747-9963.

Bingo - Cynthiana Elks Bingo, held on the second Saturday of the month. Doors open at 5 p.m., with Bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. Following the Monday night Bingo. Must be 18 or older to play.