Wagner Fundraiser For BraWaWagner Eye Care Center in Glasgow is helping raise

funds for the Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA). During the month of March, for each person who goes to the “Wagner Eye Care Center-Your Vision Source” facebook page and click on “LIKE”, they will donate $1.00 to BRAWA (up to $1,000.00). It will cost you absolutely nothing and you will be helping a great organization. Please act now!

LiBrary Computer trainingAre you looking for a job, or interested in finding a

better job? If so, there’s a new resource at the Metcalfe County Public Library that can help you find the job that’s right for you! Your Public Library Workforce Center is now offering free training on topics such as basic com-puter help, word processing, online job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more. To register call the Metcalfe County Public Library at (270) 432-4981.

Conservation reserve program, generaL sign-up 43, marCh 12-apriL 6, 2012

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will hold a Con-servation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up from March 12through April 6, 2012.CRP is a voluntary pro-gram that helps agricultural producers use environmen-tally sensitive land for conservation benefits. Producers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resource conserving covers to control soil erosion, improve water and air qual-ity and develop wildlife habitat. In return, FSA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assis-tance. Contract duration is between 10 to 15 years. Ac-cepted contracts for CRP sign-up 43 will begin on Oct.1, 2012. For more information call your local FSA Office at (270) 629-2081 or 629-2082.

hairspray Coming to Barn LotBarn Lot Theater will present the musical “Hairspray”

on March 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and April 1 at 7:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the theater at 270-432-BARN or visit our website at www.barnlottheater.org.

Knights oF CoLumBus Fish Fry every FridayThe Knights of Columbus welcome everyone to their

“All you can eat fish fry!” every Friday from now through March 30 from 4:30 to 7:00 PM in St. Helen Parish Cen-ter at 230 Cavalry Dr. in Glasgow. Come for delicious fish and heartwarming Christian fellowship. Have fried fish, baked fish, or both. Choose from a great selection of side dishes and desserts. $8.50 for adults, $4.00 for youngsters 4 to 12, and kids under 4 eat free.

ssvFd annuaL meeting mar. 31Summer Shade VFD will hold its annual meeting on

Saturday, Mar. 31st at 6 p.m. at the fire department. Two members of the community will be elected to the Board of Directors. Anyone concerned about the future of your VFD needs to attend this very important meeting. Show your support; Offer your ideas; Pay your fire dues. Dues pay the utility and repair bills for the department. We can’t operate without them.

BLuegrass ConCert mar. 31

Bowling Park will hold a Bluegrass Concert on Satur-day, Mar. 31st starting at 7 p.m. at the new Leftwich Hall (formerly the Village Shop) and featuring Southbound and Stateline. Cost is $5 at the door. Concessions will be available.

garden program Begins apriL 2The Community Action Garden Program is designed

to encourage economic self-support by providing low-income households with the essential materials to start growing a vegetable garden.

Eligible program participants receive a $20.00 voucher from Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc. The voucher can be used to purchase garden products, such as, garden seeds, garden plants, and/or fertilizers. The voucher cannot be used for potting soil or beautification plants.

For more information contact the local Community Services Office at (270) 432-4006.

“the road to a heaLthy heart” apr. 3This will be the topic for the meeting of the “Grateful

Hearts” Support-Education Group. The Support-Educa-tion Group will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 pm at the T J Samson Resource Center 1060 Glenview Drive.

Registration is never required to attend the free edu-cation/support group meetings. Meetings of “Grateful Hearts” are regularly held on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Sessions are open to everyone in the communi-ty and serve as an excellent opportunity for community members to attend health promotion activities related to cardiovascular health. Anyone with questions or in need of more information may call Anna Shaw RN at 651-4833 or the T.J. Samson Educational Resource Center at 651-4745.

vFW post 6281 Ladies auxiLiary meets apr. 5There will be a meeting of the Metcalfe Co. Post 6281

Ladies Auxiliary on Thursday, Apr. 5th at 6 p.m. at the Post building on Cedar Flat Curtis Rd. All members are to attend! No smoking during the meeting. If rides are needed, call Gladys at 590-4370.

Dues are payable now - $16/yr. $4.95 Cancer Insurance – Life members. Mail to: VFW Ladies Aux., P.O. Box 341, Edmonton, KY 42129.

BLood drive apr. 11Bowling Park will sponsor a blood drive on Wednes-

day, Apr. 11th from 1-6 p.m. in the gym. A drawing will be held for a free 3 month membership to the fitness cen-ter.

gospeL musiC WeeKThe Sneed Family of Glasgow will be celebrating Ken-

tucky Southern Gospel Music Week with “30th Year An-niversary Sing” on April 12th. 13th and 14th. This three day event will include Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver on Thursday night, April 12th. On Friday, April 13th the Wilburn Reunion, including Elaine Wilburn, Jonathan & Jordan Wilburn and Tony Gore. On Saturday, April 14th a Special reunion will take place with Buck Rambo & his daughter, Reba, and Donnie & Destiny McGuire to form

the Rambo Reunion, “Remembering the Songs of Dottie Rambo”. This event will take place at the Cave City Con-vention Center in Cave City at 7:00 cst each night. For more information contact Jeff Sneed at 270-646-0354 or 270-678-3575.

KentuCKy Writers day apr. 14Kentucky authors are needed to participate in a Ken-

tucky Writers Day Celebration at Old Mulkey on April 14th. Participating authors will be given space to show-case their books as well as the opportunity to discuss their work. For information please contact Sheila Rush at 270-487-8481 or sheila.rush@ky.gov.

one night With eLvis apr. 20Edmonson Co. Senior Citizens present One Night with

Elvis, featuring Brad McCrady on Friday, Apr. 20th at the Edmonton Co. Community Center, 191 N. Main St., Brownsville from 7-9 p.m.

Tickets $10; children 12 & under free with a paid adult ticket. Tickets sold at the door. Doors open 6 p.m. Please bring a canned or hygiene item for our homebound senior citizens. For more info call 270-597-3116.

pestiCide training oFFeredThe Metcalfe County Extension Office is having pes-

ticide trainings. If you need to get your pesticide card or renew your current card. The date and times are February 21 at 6 p.m., March 13, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., and April 19 at 1p.m. Please choose a date and time call the Extension Office to RSVP 270-432-3561

Free tax preparationAARP will provide free tax assistance and prepara-

tion to low-income tax payers at the Metcalfe County Public Library by APPOINTMENT ONLY on the fol-lowing dates: Tuesday, February 28; Tuesday, March 27; and Tuesday, April 3. Please call the library at 432-4981 to schedule an appointment. You need to bring your last year’s tax returns, all W-2 forms for 2011 and any interest statements.

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Community calendars

Metcalfe county Relay foR life

Metcalfe County Relay for Life will be having a BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR SURVIVORS on Thursday, March 29, 5-6 p.m., at the Metcalfe County Public Library. We would like for all survivors to attend and also those who are currently receiv-ing treatments. Please get the word out and if you need more information please contact Cindy Cassady or email metcotr@scrtc.com.

South Central Bank will have a RIBEYE SANDWICH LUNCH available on Friday, March 30th.

Edmonton State Bank Relay will be accepting bids on their annual SILENT AUCTION EASTER BASKETS at the main of-fice beginning March 26th through April 5th. There are lots of great baskets to keep or give as gifts.

Edmonton State Bank will be hosting their annual EASTER BAKE SALE on Friday April 6th. Mark your calendar. You might want to get there early!

Carhartt will be hosting an APPLEBEE’S PANCAKE BREAK-FAST on Saturday, April 14th, all you can eat for $6!

The annual Edmonton State Bank (ESB) Relay Team AFTER DARK ADULT EGG HUNT will be held Friday, April 20th, at Edmonton Memorial Park. Over 1500 eggs, lots of prizes, and must be at least 17 years of age. Bring your flashlight and bucket! For more information call Freeda at 432-3231.

Carhartt will be sponsoring a MOTORCYCLE RIDE on Satur-day, April 21st. Registration begins at 11:00 am at Carhartt. $20/bike $5/rider. Exciting door prizes, 50/50 pot, and trav-eling over 80 miles!

Crossroads Angels Relay for Life Team is selling “PAM-PERED CHEF” PRODUCTS. The fundraiser will be ongoing through April 30, 2012. For every $150 sold the American Cancer Society will receive 20% profit from those sales, even more profit if you book a show. Contact Sonya at 428-2457, Ann Lee at 432-2888 or Alisha Sharp at 590-5787 for more details.

Metcalfe County School Support Services Relay Team will be holding a PLANT/TREE SALE beginning May 10th through 12th until sellout! Can even take special orders and I hope to have contact information soon!

Pleasant Ridge Church is sponsoring the 6th annual 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT on Saturday, May 12th, at the Metcalfe County Lake and Park from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. For all the details call 432-2854 or 565-1362.

CELEBRITY BBQ COOK OFF will be held on Saturday, May 12th, at Bowling Park’s Leftwich Hall. Local celebrities will put their BBQ skills to the test while the public gets to sam-ple each item and vote for the best!! Only $5 will buy you an arm band so that you can sample each item and then vote by placing your ticket in the best cook’s jar. May the best Man….or Woman win! Also, each team is asked to bring a cake for a cake auction. Each team will keep the proceeds from the sale of their cake. All proceeds from the Cook Off will be divided evenly among the teams that participate.

Hart County-Tractor Drive to Benefit Relay For Life Apr. 288th Annual Drive For A Cure, Saturday, Apr. 28th, 10 a.m. at Horse Cave Bale Warehouse #1. Entry fee $25 per tractor. Live Auction 12:30 p.m. For rules & further info call David Groce at 270-537-4652 or Gary Dennison at 270-528-1467.