Community Announcements: Dec. 29. 2016

Published 10:37 am Thursday, December 29, 2016

LC Chamber to host
Business After Hours
Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours at Hometown Dental (formally Dental Associates of Stanford) located at 614 E Main, Stanford. Come celebrate with them, Tuesday January 17, from, 4:3 to 6 p.m. Tour their state of the art office, meet their staff, and register for one of their fabulous door prizes. The public is invited! For questions, call the Lincoln County Chamber at 365-4118.

Nature’s Thyme Herb Group 
to meet
Nature’s Thyme Herb Group will meet Thursday, January 12 at 7 p.m. at Garrard County Extension Office.  Eric Comley, Extension Agent will present  Tree Identification for us. Please contact the office at (859) 792-3026 to reserve your seat.  

Gemtle Yoga classes
Gentle Yoga classes are available Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Garrard County Extension Office. This class is great for anyone with balance or knee issues. Contact Kristina Beaman with any questions at (609) 456-8413 or kristinabeaman@gmail.com.

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Yoga Classes
Yoga classes are available Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Garrard County Extension Office. This class works well for new students or those with experience. Contact Kristina Beaman with any questions at (609) 456-8413 or kristinabeaman@gmail.com 

Diabetes Support Group
to meet
The Lincoln County Diabetes Support Group will meet Thursday, January 5 at 11 a.m. at the Lincoln County Health Department. The topic for January is “Diabetes Resources”. Anyone is welcome to attend. For questions you can call Lee Ann Taylor at the health department at (606) 365-3106.

 LC Health Department to begin free smoking cessation class
The Lincoln County Health Department is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking program beginning Tuesday, January 24. This is a free 8-week smoking cessation class that is open to anyone living or working in Lincoln County. The nicotine patch will be provided free as well. Classes will start at 5 p.m. at the health department. Registration is required by calling Lee Ann Taylor at the Lincoln County Health Department at (606) 365-3106.  Make your New Year’s resolution to be smoke-free and call to sign-up today.  You can be a non-smoker!

Holiday closings
•Stanford City Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 30 for the holiday and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 2.
•Lincoln County Public Library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 31 through Monday, Jan. 2 for the holiday.
•The Lincoln County Health Department will be closed Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2 for the holiday.
•The Lincoln County Circuit Clerk’s office will be closed Friday, Dec. 30 through Monday, Jan. 2 for the holiday.

Miss Danville/Miss Heart of Kentucky Scholarship Organization accepting contestants
This Miss Danville/Miss Heart of Kentucky Scholarship Organization is accepting contestants for the 2017 Pageant to be held January 28, 2017 in beautiful Gravely Hall at Danville High School. This event is for girls and young women from 3 years of age to 24 years of age. For application or information, please email Missdanville@gmail.com or contact Susan Smith Parks at (859) 319-8427. The Miss Danville/Miss Heart of Kentucky Organization is a part of the Miss Kentucky and Miss America Scholarship Organization. The Miss America Organization is the largest provider of scholarships to young women in the world today.

Hustonville Elementary
SBDM meetings
Hustonville Elementary 2016-17 SBDM meetings will start at 4 p.m. in the school library on the following dates: January 10, 2017, February 14, 2017, March 14, 2017, April 11, 2017 and May 9, 2017.
Cedar Creek Sportsman
Club meetings
The Cedar Creek Sportsman Club meets every third Tuesday of the month with a meeting and meal. Membership is $60/year. Anyone wanting to rent building, please contact Phyllis Adams at (606) 355-0276.

Square Dance lessons 
Fort Logan Pioneers Square Dance Club mainstream lessons are being held at the Habitat Building, 4160 Hwy. 27 South, Stanford from 7 to 9 p.m. First lesson is free. Call (859) 410-4556 for more information.

Stanford Rotary Club meetings
The Stanford Rotary Club meets most Mondays at noon, at the Kentucky Depot Restaurant.  Anyone is welcome to attend. 

Lincoln County Public Library Events
Hours for the Lincoln County Library are: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Children and Teens Programs
Toddler Tales – 18 mo-3 years: Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Preschool Story Hour: Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Community Story Times
Children 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers can join us for fun age appropriate stories, songs, and activities. Story Time is free and open to the public. If Lincoln County does not have school, we will not have story time. For more information call the Lincoln County Public Library at (606) 365-7513. 
•McKinney – every Monday, starting on Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at McKinney Baptist Church.
•Waynesburg – every Tuesday, starting on Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church.
•Crab Orchard – every Wednesday, starting on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. at Crab Orchard City Hall.
•Hustonville – every Thursday, starting on Jan. 5 at 10:00 AM at Westside Community United Methodist Church.
Get Crafty at the Library
Pushing the Limits: Unleash your mind. Explore and get involved in ideas about nature, connections, survival and knowledge. This new series brings together books and videos featuring authors, scientists, and everyday people who thrive on exploring the natural world. (Nature: January 26 at 6 p.m. – featured title “When the Killing’s Done by T. C. Boyle and February 28 at 6 p.m. featured title  Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler.) 
Crochet Club will meet Saturday, Jan. 14.

Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night is every Friday night at 7 p.m. at the historic L&N Depot.

Upcoming Public Meetings
• Lincoln County Industrial Development Authority, Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at noon, 201 E. Main St. Suite 1.
• Hustonville City Council, Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 6 p.m., Hustonville City Hall
• Stanford City Council, Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at L&N Depot
• Crab Orchard City Commission: Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Crab Orchard city hall
• Lincoln County Board of Education Working Session, January 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., at the Lincoln County Student Support Center, 305 Danville Ave.
• Lincoln County Sanitation District Board, Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 7 p.m., Lincoln County Courthouse, Crab Orchard Room.
• Lincoln County Public Library Board, Monday, January 9, 2017, at 10 a.m., Lincoln County Public Library.
• Lincoln County Fire Protection District, Monday, January 9, 2017, at 7 p.m., at County Fire Station No. 2 (7020 U.S. 150).
• Stanford Water Commission, Monday, January 9, 2017, at 10 a.m., Stanford Water Dept. Office.
• Lincoln County Fiscal Court, Tuesday, January 10 and January 24, 2017, at 9 a.m., Lincoln County Courthouse.
• Lincoln County Board of Education, Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Student Support Center, 305 Danville Ave.
• Lincoln County Ambulance Board will meet Monday, January 16, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the old Lincoln County courtroom.