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Dec 16, 2023

DATEBOOK 06

North Central District Health Dept. will host a SUDS (Substance Use Disorder

North Central District Health Dept. will host a SUDS (Substance Use Disorder Strategy Coalition) event in Shelbyville on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at Daniel Field, 1145 Washington St. The event is free and there will be food and door prizes such as gift cards and a smart TV while supplies last, incentives and education. For questions contact Katie Coulter @ [email protected]

The Shelbyville Area NAACP Juneteenth Committee is hosting Juneteenth Celebration Weekend from Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17. The theme is Rooted in History Since 1865.

There will be a Health, Wellness and Job Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, June 16 at the Shelbyville Conference and Welcome Center, 219 7th St. There will be representatives from state programs, nonprofit and community organizations, local businesses for employment opportunities.

On Saturday, June 17 there will be a Juneteenth Parade on Main Street through downtown Shelbyville, starting at 10 a.m. Immediately after the parade there will be a Celebration in the Park at noon at the Clear Creek Park Amphitheater, 717 Burks Branch Rd., and softball field. There will be a corn hole tournament, games, bounce houses, gaming truck, food truck and more. Bring tents and chairs. For more information, email [email protected].

The Wednesday Farmers Market on Main in Shelbyville is at Stargazer Plaza from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Nov. 1.

Simpsonville's Wednesday Farmers Market is each Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Wiche Park Pavilion.

Shelby County Retired Teachers will meet Tuesday, June 22 at The Stratton Center with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the meal at 6 p.m. Reservations for the meal are due by Friday, June 16 by calling either 502-633-3766 or 502-649-4070.

The Shelby County Public Library Bookmobile community stops are at three locations every other week: Simpsonville, Waddy, and Bagdad. The rest of the Spring schedule and the Summer schedule is as follows:

Simpsonville at The Feed Bucket from 11-noon on June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29.

Waddy Baptist Church from 11-noon on June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug 9 and Aug 23.

Old Bagdad Fire Dept. from 10:30-11:30 on June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug 10 and Aug 24.

The Bookmobile has children's books, YA books, an entire wall of large print books, regular print books, and some non-fiction. Readers of all ages will be able to sign up for the Summer Reading Program on the Bookmobile as well.

Also, if you or someone you know are homebound and would like to receive bookmobile services via porch-drops, please email Shana Schack at [email protected] or call the Library at (502) 633-3803 for more information.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold a golf scramble for the first time at 1:30 p.m. June 10, Weissinger Hills Golf Course, 2240 Mt. Eden Rd. Hole sponsors needed, prize donation for door prizes and winners, cash donations, business logo merchandise to add to goody bag and team entry is $300 or $75 per person. Prizes awarded. All proceeds benefit the ministry of FCA in Shelby County. Contact Roxane Perry at 502-655-1988 or email [email protected].

The Shelby County Fair is June 12-17. There will be a Farmers Feeding Family community breakfast, carnival rides, food, pageants, motorsports, talent contest, family dog show, Floral Hall exhibits, mullet contest, animals, laser tag, chainsaw sculptures, medieval combat tournament, boxing and more.

To commemorate the Juneteenth holiday, the library will host an evening with Dr. James-Etta, educator and author, Thursday, June 15 at the Carnegie Library Center, 6-7 p.m.

Shelbyville native and educator Dr. James-Etta has found joy in researching and writing her life story. Dr. James-Etta Goodloe Reed is best known as the author of her first book, "All That is Good: The Journey to Overcoming and Achieving." In this memoir, she chronicled her life experiences through deep examination of her personal journal entries for self-awareness that put her on the path to healing. Her rural upbringing in a multi-generational household is the inspiration for her current genealogy research and her motivation to share her journey to overcome and learn about her roots. Her experiences have taught her that the best relationship she can have is the relationship with herself. And that even in the difficult moments and unsettling discoveries the more she knows, the more she grows. Join us for an evening of sharing and learning with Dr. James-Etta. Copies of her book will be available for purchase.

Shelby County Extension Office will host a Laugh & Learn on Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.m.

A free monthly playdate for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver. The program engages child(ren) in playful activities that are specifically designed to prepare them for kindergarten. The theme for June is Insects. Parents/guardians must also attend the program to support their child(ren) through the activities. Registration is required. Call 502-633-4593. Limited seating.

Shelby County Parks and the Knights of Columbus will hold fish fry events June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15 at Clear Creek Park, Col. Sanders Shelter, 717 Burks Branch Rd., Gate 3, from 5-7 p.m.

Friends of Grove Hill asks the community to help clean monuments/gravestones at Grove Hill Cemetery on June 16 and 17, July 21 and 22, Aug. 16 and 18 and Sept. 15 and 16. Each day starts at 9 a.m. and you can work until tired. Beginner's cleaning kits are necessary for first-times for a $20 donation. To reserve a kit and training materials, email [email protected].

Shelby Regional Arts Council will host an Open Painters Exhibit for members to paint still life subjects and showcase their work June 16-24. A special artist reception will be June 16 from 5-7 p.m. with refreshments. The exhibit will run Fridays and Saturdays noon to 4 p.m. from June 16-24 at Dogwood Art Gallery, 800 Main Street, Unit 14, Shelbyville. Open to the public and free to attend.

Calling all grillers for the Shelby County Fair first annual BBQ Smoke-Off Backyard Ribs competition to be held June 17 from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Shelby County Fairgrounds during the county fair. Go to www.HorseSensingFundraiser.com for details, rules, entry form and payment form. Registration ends May 27. Text 469.964.8479 with questions. First through third cash prizes awarded. Entry fee is $65, which includes one rack of ribs. Fair admission is $10, and there will be live music and a High School Steak-Off between MLCHS and SCHS between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. More than $2,000 in raffle pries from sponsors. Contact Karen at 469-964-8479 for more information.

The Shelby County Fair Horse Show will be June 20-24 at the fairgrounds. Peter T. Fenton is the manager.

Shelby County Extension Office will offer canning workshops June 20, 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.; Aug/ 4, 10 a.m.; or Aug. 8 — 6 p.m.

Interested in learning how to safely home can? Or interested in honing your skill and brushing up on best practices? Join us for this hands-on workshop where we will cover the basics of home canning. Learn the methods of boiling water canning, pressure canning, and which canner to use based on the food you process. Space is limited, so sign up soon by calling the office at 502-633-4593.

Shelby County Extension Office will host a home based microprocessor workshop on June 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In person and through Zoom.

Homebased microprocessors are farmers who grow and harvest produce to use in their value-added products. Homebased microprocessors are required to grow a predominant ingredient in the products they make. The first step to becoming certified as a home based microprocessor is to attend a Home based Microprocessor workshop presented by the University of Kentucky. The cost of the workshop is $50. For more information visit ukfcs.net/HBM. To register, call the Extension Office at 502-633-4593 or email [email protected]. This will be the last workshop for the state of Kentucky for 2023.

Jennifer each, a sound healing practitioner, will lead a Sound Bath Mediation, an experience where participants are immersed in deep sound vibrations created by musical instruments to induce a calm and mediative state for people who feel stressed or are experiencing pain.

The event is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 24 at Carnegie Library Center. Bring comfort items like a mat, blanket and pillow.

Shelbyville Hospital Men's Health Fair is Saturday, June 24 from 8 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Call to register: 502-647-4300

The Optimist Club is holding a Fishing Derby June 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. free to all elementary and middle school students. Register via email, shelbysaddle [email protected]. Prizes for biggest fish, first caught and most fish. Lunch is provided.

Shelby Regional Arts Council will hold a Bonsai Workshop June 24. An instructor will assist participants to fashion one of these trees. Participants should bring a tree with small foliage such as a juniper or spruce. SRAC members cost $25, while nonmembers pay $30 per person. Seating is limited. Register in advance at www.ShelbyArtists.org or in person at Dogwood Art Gallery Friday or Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

Enjoy music from Kentucky Blue, a bluegrass band, on Thursday, June 29 from 6-7 p.m. at the Shelby County Library. The show is similar to the old Grand Ole Opry format with music, magic and comedy. Bring chairs to the front lawn or blankets to sit on.

Calvary Cemetery will have a Clean-Up day, Saturday, July 1 beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County Human Rights Commission will be 6 p.m. July 10 at The Stratton Center due to the 4th of July holiday. The commission normally meets the first Monday of each month unless there is a Monday holiday.

Shelby Regional Arts Council monthly meeting is 6:30 p.m. on July 13 at The Stratton Centre, 215 Washington St., Shelbyville. Meeting are open to all art enthusiasts and are held the second Thursday of each month.

There will be a guest speaker or presentation and discussions about current projects and Show and Tell. Bring samples of personal artwork. Visit www.shelbyartists.org for more information.

Shelby County Community Theatre announces upcoming 9 to 5 the Musical. Performance dates are July 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30. The musical is directed by Elizabeth Huling. For more information, go to www.ShelbyTheatre.org.

Shelby Regional Arts Council will hold an Acrylic Pour Workshop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 15 to learn techniques using these paints at Dogwood Art Gallery, 800 Main St., Unit 14, Shelbyville. Participants will make two 8x10 paintings. Seating is limited. Must register in advance online at www.ShelbyArtists.org, or in person at Dogwood Art Gallery Friday or Saturday, noon-4 p.m.

Shelby Regional Arts Council will host the encaustic artwork by Tamara Lepianka from July 21-29.

Artist reception with refreshments is Friday, July 21 from 5-7 p.m. Exhibit runs Fridays and Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. at Dogwood Art Gallery, 800 Main St., Unit 14, Shelbyville. Open to the Public and free to attend.

Veterans Rural Outreach hosts Thursday Veterans Night each week at Veteran's Village Community Center, 506 Bradshaw Street, for vets and their families at 6 p.m. Food and fellowship for all veterans the those who support them. Call 502-220-9387 with questions.

NABVets and Veterans Rural Outreach host help sessions for veteran benefit claims the first and third Saturday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Veteran's Village meeting house at 506 Bradshaw Street. A National Service Officer will be on hand to help with claims. Call 502-640-0437 or 502-472-4895 with questions.

North Central District Health Department and the SUDS coalition collaborated with community partners to help get free Narcan and fentanyl test strip bundles to those in need. Supplies are first come, first served. Visit www.ncdhd.com/, sudsky.org/, Facebook @SUDSoalition, or Facebook @NCDistrictHD for details. For mored, email Katie Coulter at [email protected]. Supply are available at Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center, Seven Counties Services, and Agape Wellness Center in Shelby County. There are other community partners in Henry, Spencer, and Trimble counties.

The Shelby County Kentuckians for the Commonwealth chapter of, a state-wide citizen organization working for justice and positive change, meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 7 p.m. at the Stratton Community Center. For more information, visit KFTC.org, Facebook @shelbycountyKFTC, or sign up as a member at Mobilize.us.

Shelby County Public Library is offering the following activities:

Mondays — Yoga 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Wednesday — Tai-Chi 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Thursdays — Dance Fitness 5-5:45 p.m.

Board meeting is every fourth Tuesday starts at noon

Every third Friday — Movie Matinee starts at 1 p.m.

All events are at The Carnegie Library Center, across from the main library. All events are free.

Multi Purpose Community Action Agency is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Meals are delivered on Mondays and Wednesdays. It is usually about a two-hour commitment, and the volunteer must provide their own transportation. Most of the meal delivery is within the Shelbyville city limits. Contact Sabrina or Pat at the senior center, 502-633-2218, on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Adults over 60 can join MPCAA for lunch, socialization, and fun activities at the senior center. Call the same number as well or e-mail [email protected].

A new group, Modern Square Dance Shelby Promenaders, is offering square dance lessons every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Shelby Christian Church, 2375 Frankfort Road. Contact Chuck Woods, www.chuck.dance, call 299-4030 or email [email protected].

Updated info: Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step community gathering for all of the hurts, habits, and hangups of life, including substance abuse. Groups for men, women, and families/friends affected by addiction meet from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Sundays at the main Awake building, 701 Washington St. Childcare is provided. 502-647-5555. www.awakeky.org.

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Family Caregiver Support Group: Shelby County (in-person) meets the third Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the U of L Health-Shelbyville Hospital, 727 Hospital Drive.

NCDHD is holding SUDS events in each other counties, including Shelby, Henry, Spencer and Trimble. Visit the "Substance Use Disorder Strategy — SUDS Coalition" on Facebook for more information.

If you have any questions about these events, or anything else, call Katie Coulter @ [email protected]

Stubblefield Repeater Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at county fire station #1, Alpine Drive, for anyone who is a ham radio operator or interested in becoming a licensed amateur radio operator.

Al Anon meeting

Meets 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the back of First Christian Church, 60 Disciples Way. For more information, contact 502-487-0660. Please note time change.

Shelby County Adult Education offers work, community, and life skills, GED, reading, writing, math, college prep, NCRC, KESC. Free classes are at JCTC/Shelbyville Campus, 1361 Frankfort Road, Room 144. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 502-213-3669 or visit Shelby County Office of Adult Education at JCTC on Facebook.

Free remote ESL/English Learner classes are available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and evenings. In-person classes also available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

For more information, call 502-220-9121 or visit JCTC Shelby County ESL/English Language Learners on Facebook.

On Mondays and Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church 300 East Main St. 502-220-9121 or Shelby Adult Ed on Facebook.

Join a free diabetes support group led by a nurse diabetes educator from North Central District Health Department in partnership with the Shelby County Extension office. For more information, contact Maranda Burgin RN at 633-1231, ext. 256, to register or NCDHD.com to register/be notified of classes.

Clear Creek and Painted Stone have openings for 3- to 4-year-olds’ Head Start. Applicants must provide proof of income and child's birth certificate. Additional documents may be required Spots are limited. Apply at Ovec.org/3/home or 502-633-2348 or 502-633-7705.

The Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 207 Washington Street, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Lunch is 11:30 with daily activities for 60 and older. Reservations: 502-633-2218.

Operation Care holds a Bible Study 9-10 a.m. each Wednesday at 708 Main St. Open to the public. | 502-633-1965

A Loving Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, provides help/hope to women and families facing or have experienced a crisis/unplanned pregnancy. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at 711 Henry Clay St., behind Operation Care on Main Street. Appointments not required, but can be made at 502-647-0300. Free/confidential services include pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, infant supplies, support for men, abortion recovery and pregnancy information including education on parenting, adoption and abortion. Spanish speaking services available. ALCshelbyville.com.

A volunteer non-profit organization protecting loved ones from protesters at memorial services honoring fallen military service members and provides a final salute at funerals of first responders/honorably discharged veterans. Members don't have to be veterans or riders. To join the PGR or request their attendance at a funeral/memorial, visit PatriotGuard.org or call 502-320-4382.

Offers monthly spay/neuter clinics, weather dependent, with a financial donation for Shelby County. No dogs accepted. 502-220-0271 | [email protected].

An Alcoholics Anonymous group meets 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at First United Methodist Church, 8043 Main St., Campbellsburg. 502-220-8098.

A Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Shelby Christian Church, 2375 Frankfort Road. Enter door #9. Childcare available.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professional support, 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. We need mentors for children ages 7-16. BBBSKY.org or call 502-753-3745.

To assist with therapeutic riding lessons at 4090 Webb Rd., Simpsonville. If you like horses, and/or enjoy working with special needs children and adults, this is for you. 502-876-7844.

Candidates must submit applications for a preliminary interview. Proof required for need, ability to pay, willingness to partner with Habitat. Applications are at HabitatShelbyKy.org. and must be mailed to HFH of Shelby County, P.O. Box 728, Shelbyville, 40066. Habitat is looking for volunteers. Whether you have an interest in swinging a hammer or by serving on a committee. 502-633-5518 or [email protected].

Court Appointed Special Advocates of the River Region is recruiting/training volunteers to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children in Spencer, Shelby and Henry counties. This is a rewarding experience to help a child in crisis. 502-647-2155 or CASARiverRegion.org No experience necessary.

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