Community Calendar 5-27-10

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Williamstown Kiwanis - Noon Wednesdays, El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Williamstown.

Order of Easter Star #301 - 7:30 p.m. June 3, Masonic Lodge #85, Main St., Williamstown.

CLUBS

Northern Kentucky Field and Forest Club - 5 to 11 p.m. May 29, Lloyd’s Wildlife Management Area, Crittenden. Cost for practice targets is $3 for 25 for youth or $3.50 for adults. All trap shooters of any age are invited. Call John Mullins at 823-0421 for more information.

Grant County Saddle Club - 7 p.m. May 27, Grant County Extension Office on Baton Rouge Road in Williamstown. Contact Lois Shuler at 859-620-41112 or by e-mail at shulerls@peoplepc.com.

Corinth Women’s Club - 6 p.m. June 1, Noble’s Restaurant, Corinth.

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE

Grant County Community Collaborative- Noon to 1:30 p.m. May 27, Grant County Extension Office, 105 Baton Rouge Road, Williamstown. Bring your lunch. Call Vanessa Rose at 859-823-2345 for more information.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Helping Hands - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 214 Barnes Road, Williamstown. Evening hours: 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Group’s purpose is to provide emergency help, including food, clothing and furniture to needy families. Call 859-823-0286 for more information.

Grant CountyThrift Store - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 302 Barnes Road (behind Grant County Drugs), Williamstown. Offers clothing and household items for sale to general public. Tuesday special - 50 percent off selected items.

Dry Ridge Reuse Center - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, 22 Warsaw Road, Dry Ridge. Non-profit offers new and used discounted building materials and home goods for sale to the public. Call Pastor Troy at 859-803-6043 for more information.

EDUCATION

GED Studies - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. Evening hours - 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The center is located at 315 School Road (behind Grant County Middle School) Dry Ridge. Appointments are required. New online studies are available. Call 859-823-1341 for an appointment or more information.

EXERCISE/FITNESS

Yoga - 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., Tuesdays and 5:30 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Olde Star Mall, 1418 N. Main, Williamstown or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Eagle Creek Country Club 990 Crittenden-Mount Zion Road. Call 859-428-YOGA (9642) to register.

FARMERS MARKET

Grant County Farmers Market - 7 p.m. May 27, Grant County Extension Office, 105 Baton Rouge Road, Williamstown. To be a member of the market, you must attend at least one meeting and pay the $50 member dues. For more information call Debby Lucas Angel at 859-824-7586 or John Halsey at 859-428-2889.

HEALTH

Care Net Pregnancy Services - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 305 N. Main, Williamstown. Free pregnancy tests are available, as well as education about options. Call 859-824-0123 for more information.

JUST FOR SENIORS

Crittenden Senior Citizens - 9 a.m. Wednesdays, in the former Crittenden City Building (next to the Crittenden Fire House). Call 859-428-0213 for more information.

LIBRARY

Baby Time - 9:30 - 10 a.m. Thursdays.

Preschool Time - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursdays

Toddler Time - 9:30 - 10 a.m. Wednesdays.

Checkmate- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Flex your brain muscle by learning to play chess. Ages 10 - 14 are invited to this all day session with free pizza lunch. Call 824-2080 to register.

LOG CABIN OPEN ON FRIDAYS

William Arnold Log House - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Fridays. South Main in Williamstown. This early 18th century structure was the home of the founder of Williamstown. It is furnished with early American furniture and artifacts. Members of the Grant County Historical Society serve as guides and hosts. Admission is free. For more information call 859-824-9202 or e-mail bb15chips@aol.com.

SOCCER

Grant County Youth Soccer 2010 Fall Registration - The deadline to register is June 12. Ages are 3 - 13 on or before Aug. 1, 2010. U4 - U8 - $40 per child. U10 and U14 - $60 perchild. Each additional sibling will receive a $5 discount. Register online at www.gcys-soccer.com

SUPPORT GROUPS

Living with Alzheimers - 7 p.m. June 3, Williamstown Baptist Church. Call Brenda at 859-835-4210 or Debbie at 824-6681 for more information.

WEIGHT LOSS

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - 9 a.m. Friday. St. William Catholic Church, 6 Church Drive, Williamstown. Weigh-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Call Faye Dungan at 859-823-1681 for more information.

Weight Watchers - 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. William Catholic Church, 6 Church Drive, Williamstown. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 p.m.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Williamstown Christian Church, 318 N. Main, Williamstown. Weigh-in begins at 5:45 p.m. Call Verla Patton at 859-903-9126 or Lynn Hon at 859-466-7789 for more information.

VETERANS AFFAIRS

Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grant County Courthouse, Williamstown. Staff will assist with non-service connected disability pensions and service-connected compensation claims. Call 859-824-0940 for an appointment.

JONESVILLE COMMUNITY PICNIC PLANNED

Jonesville Community Picnic- 2 p.m. June 5. Jonesville Park (behind Macedonia Baptist Church). Games, food, and live music with a cookout at 5 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, side dishes and soft drinks. Meat and tableware provided. For more information, email JonesvilleDays@gmail.com or leave a message at 859-824-3393.