Datebook: May 2, 2012

Public meetings
Shelbyville City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, 315 Washington St.

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This week
Extension office board meeting
A district board meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. today in the conference room of the Shelby County Extension office. Lunch will be served.
Leadership Shelby alumni luncheon
Leadership Shelby’s annual alumni luncheon and silent auction will be at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday at the Stratton Center in Shelbyville.
Bagdad Ruritan
Bagdad Ruritan Club meets at 7 p.m. Thursday.
NAACP
The Shelby County Chapter of the NAACP meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Stratton Center.
Kentucky Road Runners meetings
The Kentucky Road Runners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Office Pub and Deli, 614 Comanche Trail in Frankfort. For more information, visit kyrdrunners.com.
Credit-advice lunch
Learn what you should know about credit cards during an educational lunch at noon-1 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Shelby County Cooperative Extension Office, 1117 Frankfort Road. The event is free for chamber members and $10 for potential members and presented by Fred Day of Infintech LLC. The materials and drinks will be provided. For more information, E-mail Johnna Maier at johnna@shelbycountykychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountykychamber.com.
Simpsonville Lions Club
Simpsonville Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Simpsonville Community Center.  
Clear Creek Writers Club
The Clear Creek Writers Club meets at 7 p.m. Thursday  in the board room of the Shelby County Community Theatre. Persons interested in sharing some works, listening to the work of others or honing skills are invited to attend.
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer observance will be held at two churches on Thusday. The first will be at noon at Simpsonville Baptist Church. Visit www.simpsonvillebaptist.com for more information. At 5:30 p.m. there is a service at Graefenburg Baptist Church, 11288 Frankfort Road. The 2012 Theme is “One Nation Under God.”  The program at Graefenburg will include the Shelby County High School ROTC Color Guard and representatives of local businesses, schools, media, church, military and families. Contact Susan Bryant 502-878-5635 or E-mail sbryant@insightbb.com.
Gold Wing Riders meeting
Shelbyville Saddlebred Wings, Chapter KY-H The local Chapter of Gold Wing Road Riders Association, meets Friday -- and the first Friday of each month –at the Stratton Center. Social time is 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The group welcomes all makes of bikes. If you want to ride in a fun, safe and family environment, come and check us out at www.saddlebredwings.org.  
Shelby Shape-Up classes
Aerobic classes will conclude today and Friday at the Shelby County Extension Office. For more information, call the extension office at 633-4593.
Derby Day/Cinco de Mayo skating party
Marnel C. Moorman Family Life Center will host a Derby Day and  cinco de mayo skating party at noon-8 p.m. Saturday at 9140 Midland Trail. The cost is $8 per person (meal included). For more information, call 502-633-5922.
Lincoln Institute Alumni
Shelby Area Chapter of Lincoln Institute Alumni meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. John United Methodist Church.
First Saturday Walk
The Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring a short walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Clear Creek Park Family Activity Center. Participants will receive a free pass to the Family Activity Center. If the weather is bad, the walk will be inside.
Car cruise at Hardee’s
The Shelby County Car Club will have the first cruise of its 2012 season on Saturday at Hardee’s. The cruise will run from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Red Orchard Derby Day event
On Derby Day, the teen trailblazers and anyone that likes to garden will be mulching and cleaning out the native flowerbed by the lower barn at Red Orchard Park, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. For more information or questions, E-mail clearcreektrailblazers@hotmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/clearcreektrailblazers.
Lake Shelby cleanup
The Clear Creek Conservation and Trust will have its annual Lake Shelby cleanup 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday. The group will pick up trash along the lakes edges as well as from canoe if you choose. Supplies will be furnished. Thank you for your support to keep our parks clean. Participants will meet at the main shelter with the playground at the back of the park at Lake Shelby. For more information, call 502-529-9674.
Car Club meeting
Shelby County Car Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday at Hardee’s in Shelbyville.
Hospice group
Bridges Center at Rural Communities Hospice will meet 6-7:30 p.m. Monday. To pre-register for classes or for more information about support groups, call (502) 456-5451 or 1-888-345-8197.
Project graduation meeting
The next project graduation meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Collins High School. Volunteers are needed for the event on June 2, from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. If you would like to help or for more information, contact Kendra Hayes 655-0613 at kendrahayes@hotmail.com.
Arthritis class at library
A new, 6-week arthritis exercise class will be at 6-7 p.m. on Mondays through May 7, at the Shelby County Public Library, Presented by certified instructor Terri Jenkins, the classes have a limit of 25 participants. The cost will be $10 for a materials fee, for a DVD from the Arthritis Foundation so that participates can exercise at home. For more information, call the library at 633-3803.
Optimist Club
Shelby County Optimist Club meets Monday at the Multi-purpose Community Action Senior Center at 207 Washington Street. For further information, call Lise Sageser at 321-1805.  

Next week
Backyard planning and planting  
Jeneen Wiche will teach about flowers, trees and bushes to plant in your backyard to attract birds and butterflies along with tips for a vegetable garden at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Call 633-4593 to reserve your spot at this free session at the Shelby County Extension Office.  There will also be door prizes and a silent auction to benefit Operation Catsnip, with bidding beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Diabetes classes
A 4-part series of classes about diabetes will continue at 1 p.m. May 10 and June 14 at the Shelby County Extension Office. If you have diabetes or are at high risk for diabetes, plan to register for this free class so that you can make healthy lifestyle changes to prevent and/or manage diabetes.  Call 633-4593 to register.
Mount Moriah basketball tournament
Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Mount Eden will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise money for the mission group going to Haiti. It will begin at 6 p.m. May 11 and finish at 8 a.m. May 12. To participate, contact Penny Jewell at 502-639-6901 or E-mail penny@shelbywireless.net. The first place winner will receive $100.
Long golf scramble
The 16th annual Shelby Community Charities Michael Long Golf Scramble is May 11-12 at the Shelbyville Country Club. Friday includes live auction and live music. The 6-person golf scramble is $125 per person on Saturday, with a dance and auction that evening. Dance tickets for those who do not participate in the scramble are $80 per couple, which includes appetizers, drinks and dancing. A dinner will be provided. For more information, call Lawrence Montalto at 417-4533 or Jimmy Willard at 321-1111 or, for auction information or to make a donation, call Kristian Ruble at 633-8578.
Yard sale benefit
A benefit yard sale for Jamie Andriot will be at 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 11 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12 at Allure Salon/Violi Business Center, 320 Boone Station Road. Andriot is battling cancer. Donuts, coffee, hot dogs and lemonade will be available. Donate any gently used items to the salon at 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through May 10. Furniture will be accepted. For more information, call Adrianne at 633-2727.
Masonic Mothers Day sale
The Shelbyville Masonic Lodge, Solomon’s No. 5, will have its annual Mothers Day flower sale, the “The James Bowman Memorial Flower Sale,” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 and 12. The event will also include concessions and a community yard sale. Community members can set up at a space fee of $10 for one day or $15 for both days. The lodge is at 711 Frankfort Road in Shelbyville. For more information, contact Steve at 502-529-9140 (evenings).
Bagdad Days to honor vets
Bagdad Days, a community event sponsored by Bagdad Baptist Church, will celebrate 20 years on May 12. The event will honor war veterans with a parade at 10 a.m. There will be a community quilt show starting at 9 a.m. and a 5K run/walk. The entry form for the race is available at www.bagdadbaptist.com or contact Phyllis Bailey at 502-640-6062.
Country ham breakfast
The Wingate Lodge in Simpsonville will have a country ham breakfast at 7-11 a.m. May 12. The menu includes biscuits, gravy, eggs, potatoes and country ham.
Luci Center fundraiser
The Luci Ball fundraiser for the Luci Center will be May 12 at Undulata Farm in Shelbyville. Proceeds from the event will go towards the therapeutic riding program. The evening features cocktails, Hors d’oeuvre, a silent auction and live music. Silent auction items include but are not limited to a 2013 spring wild turkey hunt, a Smokey Mountain condo, a romantic get-a-way at Snug Hollow B&B, a Keeneland box for fall racing meeting 2012 and a  TEKNA all-purpose English saddle. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thelucicenter.org or call 502-220-4308.
Plant giveaway
Need some new/different plants for your yard or garden? A free plant giveaway and swap will be at 8:30-11 a.m. May 12, rain or shine, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 181 Old Seven Mile Pike. No early birds. Available will be free plants, seedlings and “thinnings” of many varieties. Some tools and supplies will be given away as well! If you wish to bring some thinnings from your garden to share, you may do so, but it is not required. For more details, call 502-647-3696.
Letter carriers’ food drive
The letter carriers’ food drive will be May 12. Place non-perishable food items in a bag by your mailbox. The carriers will deliver it to a local food bank or pantry. A box also is located at The Sentinel-News office for drop-off.
Mud bog at Waddy
The second annual mud bog will be May 12 at the Waddy Ruritan Club, 1171 Kings Highway. Gates will open at 10 a.m., and the event starts at 1 p.m. The admission will be $5 per person at the gate and $20 per truck. For more information, call 502-817-6021.
Nature craft day
A nature craft day will be at 1-5 p.m. May 12 in the Miller Outdoor Education Center located at Red Orchard Park, 704 Kentucky St. Pat Greer will lead the kids in watercolor panting with a nature theme. Open and free to the public. For more information or questions, E-mail at clearcreektrailblazers@hotmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/clearcreektrailblazers.
Waldridge benefit
Benefit day for Gladys Waldridge will be at 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 12 at Shear Happiness Salon, 448 Old Seven Mile Pike. Events include hair cuts, yard sale, bake sale and a silent auction. Waldridge has cancer and has just finished radiation. She and her husband have three children at home. All the proceeds will go to the family to help them through this difficult time. For more information or to donate, call the salon at 647-0055.
100 women praying event
Marnel C. Moorman Family Life Center Presents: 100 Women Praying on Mother’s Day. This special prayer is for all women during the 11 a.m. service at the Clay Street Baptist Church, 1940 Midland Trail, on May 13. For more information, call 502-633-5922.
Upcoming
Trailblazers tackle garlic mustard
Join the Clear Creek Trailblazers at 6 p.m.-dark on May 15 to tackle the garlic mustard problem at Red Orchard Park, 704 Kentucky St. A great way to get the little ones outside. This invasive herb crowds out native species but is easy to pull. Take some home with you and make dips or spreads to eat. Recipes will be available.
Dave Ramsey’s financial course
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will continue through May 17 at Clay Street Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Classes are at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday for 13 weeks in the family life center. Registration required, and first 10 families to register get a discount. For more information, contact Elaina Burks (502-417-8600 or clayramsey@insightbb.com) or Marcia Duncan (502-321-4978 or Marcia@soldonKY.com).
FAC boot camp
The Challenge Boot camp is an 8-week fitness challenge to lose weight, inches and body fat while participating in a 2-month intense fitness boot camp. The camp ends May 17. The person who loses the most body fat at the end of the camp will receive a free, 2-month boot camp package, and the person who loses the most weight will receive a free three-month membership at the FAC. The camp will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays with other times available at the Family Activity Center at Clear Creek Park. The tuition is $120 for members and $150 for non-members. To register, contact Cathy Wilhoit, ACSM certified personal trainer, at 502-321-8576 or journeytowellness@live.com.
Job preparation
Get ready for the job market by attending the Job Preparation Class at 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 17 at the Shelby County Extension Office. Learn about applications, resumes, cover letters, interview techniques and much more.  Call 633-4593 to reserve your spot in this free class.
Cushman’s Club in Finchville
The Cushman’s Club will be at the Finchville Community Center on May 17-20. Anyone with an interest to view these mini-cycles and talk with their owners is welcome to come visit.
Downtown Shelbyville concert series
The annual downtown Shelbyville concert series on Fridays and Saturday nights this summer will begin on May 18 with Tom Hood performing at 6 p.m. at the public parking lot between 6th and 7th streets. Better Daze will perform at 7 p.m. May 19 at Fountain Square, across from the Shelby County Courthouse. Shows also will be June 29 (Josh and Holly) and 30 (Carryin’ On); July 27 (Phil Kelley) and 28 (Leo & the Moonlighters, plus Shelbyville Car Cruise); Aug. 24 (Flat Pick Express) and 25 (Fourth Watch); and Sept. 14 (Lewis Mathis) and 15 (New Breed, plus SMART Car Cruise). For more information, contact Shelby Development Corporation at 633-5029.
Holder’s anniversary gala
A 35th anniversary gala for Clay Street Baptist Pastor Ron Holder will be at 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the church’s Marnel C. Moorman FLC, 1940 Midland Trail. Tickets for this formal-attire dinner are $25. For more information, call 502-633-5922.
Pleasureville fish fry
Pleasureville United Methodist Church will host a fish fry at 5-7 p.m. on May 19. The cost will be $8 for fish, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade desserts, tea and lemonade.
Shelby Trails hike
Discover Shelby Trails Park, located at 5063 Aiken Road in Todds Point, during a guided hike and explore a new part of the park. Meet at 9 a.m. on May 19 in the parking area closest to dairy barn, and then the group will caravan over to the Webb Road entrance. Dress appropriately. For more information or questions, E-mail clearcreektrailblazers@hotmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/clearcreektrailblazers.
Pancake breakfast
A pancake breakfast will be at 7-11 a.m. May 19 at Kentucky Farm Bureau, 1201 Mount Eden Road. All proceeds will benefit Crew 470 summer outings. The cost will be $7 for all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice and milk. Dine-in or carry-out will be available.
Relay for Life
The 2012 Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, will be noon May 19 to 6 a.m. May 20 at Shelby County High School. Contact Karen at 558-5106 or E-mail capturethememory@aol.com.
Fish fry and silent auction
The third annual fish fry and silent auction to benefit the 2012 Guatemala Missions Team will be at 5-8 p.m. May 19 at Finchville Baptist Church. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. To buy tickets, call the church at 834-7973
Former ‘Biggest Loser’ at First Baptist
Abby Rike, a 2009 contestant on the NBC reality show, The Biggest Loser, is one of the guest speakers May 21 at this year’s Encounter: Women of Worth Lifestyle Evangelism Conference at First Baptist Church of Shelbyville. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and pre-session workshops are at 4 p.m. The main session begins at 6:30 p.m. Early-bird registration extends through May 11 and is $20 per person. After May 11 the rate is $25 per person. Dinner is available for an additional $8 per person. To register, visit http://www.kybaptist.org/ewow. For additional information, call 502-489-3570 or 866-489-3570.
Area blood drives
Shelby County blood drives this month will be at 1-5 p.m. May 21 at the Stratton Community Center, 215 Washington Street; 1-8 p.m. May 21 at Zaxby’s of Shelbyville, 1980 Midland Trail; 1:30-5:30 p.m. May 25 at Masonic Home, 711 Frankfort Road; and 1-6 p.m. May 29 at Kroger, 311 Boone Station Road.
Job fair at extension office
A job fair will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. May 21 at the Shelby County Extension Office.  Meet local employers, hear about and apply for jobs. This event is co-sponsored by the Goodwill Workforce Development. For more information, call 633-4593.
Craft club project
The Homemaker Craft Club will teach you to make a simple spring bead bracelet during a session at 10 a.m. May 22 at the Shelby County Extension Office. Kayla Graves Sparacino will teach this class.  The cost is $5.  Call 633-4593 to register by May 18.
Memorial Day event
A Memorial Day Tribute Walk and Service will be May 28 at Grove Hill Cemetery. Salute residents who have served our country with a special tour starting at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel. The service starts at 11 a.m., followed by refreshments and historical collection display at VFW.
‘’Til Beth Do Us Part’ at theater
Performances of Shelby County Community Theatre’s production of ‘Til Beth Do Us Part, by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, will be June 1-3 and 8-10. The play is directed by Chris Wise. The theater is located at 801 Main St.
Corpus Christi golf scramble
The Corpus Christi Academy golf scramble will be June 2 at the Shelbyville Country Club. Registration will begin at noon, with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person or $200 per team. Sign up by May 28. After May 28 the fee will be $65 per person and $260 per team. This includes green fees, cart and a fried chicken dinner after the tournament. Refreshments will be provided on the course. The deadline for registration is May 31. Contact Mike Lambert at 633-2490 or Kent Herold at 647-1479.
Habitat for Humanity golf fundraiser
The sixth annual Drive It Home Golf Classic to benefit Shelby County Habitat for Humanity will be at noon June 4 at Persimmon Ridge Golf Course. The cost will be $125 per player or $500 per team. First- and second-place prizes will go to the top scoring teams, and there are various other prizes and contests. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a boxed lunch. Player benefits include free lunch at the clubhouse, green fees, cart, beverage (non-alcoholic), free range balls and practice facility.
Tai Chi at extension office
Shelby Fit for Life will offer a 4-week introduction to Tai Chi for Health at the Shelby County Cooperative Extension Office, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays June 5-26. Classes will be led by Peggy Tschauner, certified instructor in Tai Chi for Health. The cost is $25 for the series, and a minimum enrollment of eight participants is required.  For more information or to register for this class, call 647-7867 or 633-4593.
Men’s health fair
The annual men’s health fair will be from 8 a.m. until noon June 9 at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville. Free health screenings, including prostate exams, blood analyses, skin cancer checks, podiatry and more, will be available. To schedule appointment times, call 647-4341.
Spring fling
The 30th annual New Castle spring fling will be at 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 9 around the Henry County Courthouse. There will be arts and crafts, flea markets, food booths, farmers’ market, exhibits, 5K run/walk, car show, bands, children’s activities, silent auction, games, parade, re-enactors, street dance, citywide yard sales and much more. For more information, call 502-845-4181.
Fair pageants
The Shelby County Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will accept applications for the pre-teen, teen and queen pageants at the Shelby County Fair. The pre-teen pageant will be June 16, and the teen and queen will be on June 19. Applications can be picked up at Dairy Queen, Carol and Company and The Shelby County Fire Department. Applications will be accepted until June 4. For more information, contact Anissa Judd at 645-0389.
Community fun festival
The Shelby County Health Department will host a community fun festival at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 30 at 615 11th Street in Shelbyville. There will be games, food and giveaways. For more information, contact Amber Smith at 633-1243 or 220-3765.
Finchville Ruritan yard sale
The Finchville Ruritan Club will have its annual yard sale on July 5-8. To set up a booth, call 834-7754. The Shelby County Car Club will have the sixth annual Finchville car show at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 8. There is an $18 registration fee to enter, with a cutoff time to register of 2 p.m. that day Awards will be given for the top 30 and five specialty classes. For more information about the car show, call Jim at 502-878-4637 or Keith at 502-817-0658.
SCHS Class of ‘82 reunion
The Shelby County High School Class of 1982 will have its 30th class reunion at 6 p.m.-midnight on July 21 at Cardinal Club in Simpsonville. The cost is $45 single/$90 couple before July 1. For more information, contact Mary Hayes Smith at 502-487-8205 or mary@shelbyvillekentucky.com.
Habitat housing applications
Habitat for Humanity of Shelby County is accepting applications for the next home. Candidates must submit applications, and they will be called in for a preliminary interview. Proof required for need, ability to pay and willingness to partner with Habitat. Applications can be obtained through www.habitatshelbyky.org or can be picked up at 6th & Main Coffee Shop or Josh Haines State Farm on KY 55. The applications must be mailed by the end of July to HFH of Shelby County, P.O. Box 728, Shelbyville, 40066.
Recovery celebration
Shelby Christians will host the third National Recovery Month celebration on Sept. 21, 2012, at Highland Baptist Church. This is a celebration of people in recovery.
Finchville Fall Festival
The Finchville fall festival will be Sept. 29-30. There will be a country breakfast on Saturday morning. Concessions will be served throughout the weekend, and dinner will be served Sunday afternoon. Events include games and activities for adults and children, including a corn-hole contest and skillet toss. To set up a booth, crafts or for more information, call 834-7754.
SCHS Class of ‘92 reunion
The Shelby County High School class of 1992 will have its 20th year reunion at 6 p.m.-11:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Gallrein Farms in Shelbyville. The cost is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Make checks payable to SCHS Class of ‘92 and mail to Nicki Wathen Sparks at 228 Old Veechdale Road, Simpsonville, 40067. For more information visit http://schsclassof1992.webs.com/.
Finchville Ruritan Christmas party
The Finchville Ruritan will have its community Christmas party at 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there along with Rudolf, the Grinch and elves. Snacks will be served. There will be more information to come.

Recurring
Shelby County Farmers’ Market
The Shelby County Farmers’ Market is open weekly 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays through Oct. 27. Local vendors offer fresh produce of many kinds, eggs, jams, jellies, cut flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees, as well as baked goods, honey, handmade soap, jewelry, pottery, yarn goods, and more.
Rotary Club
Shelbyville Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Centenary United Methodist Church.
Bridge at FAC
Free bridge groups meet at 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at FAC. All levels, beginning or rusty, etc.
Weekly bike ride
A beginners’ bicycle ride is 6 p.m. Mondays at Main Street Bikes in Shelbyville. For information, call 220-4136.
Amanda Smith Circle
The Amanda Smith Circle contact is Tina Hurt, president, at 502-633-3308 or hurttina@hotmail.com.
Pediatric group meeting
Associates in Pediatric Therapy has a Support Group for Parents with Autistic children (for all Autism Spectrum Disorders). Meetings will be at the APT Clinic, 1900 Midland Trail, and times are flexible, according to the needs of the group. Call 633-1007 to sign up.
Bike night in Frankfort
The Kentucky Road Runners will have bike night at 5-10 p.m. Mondays through October at Brick Alley (St. Clair Street) in downtown Frankfort. For more information, visit kyrdrunners.com.
Adult classes scheduled
The JCTC Adult Education Program in Shelby County offers free programs for adults. Individuals seeking a GED can study at their own pace or attend classes; skill review – to read better, improve writing skills, or brush up on math to get a better job or prepare for college; national career readiness certification – verify your skills in three key areas that are important to employers; paraeducator – providing the necessary training and testing to help individuals who plan to work in the school systems as an instructional assistant; English as a second language (ESL). GED test is free until June 20. Call or stop by for information at the following locations:  JCTC Shelby County Campus, 1361 Frankfort Road, room 125, 633-5524 extension 33669, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Shelby County Public Library, 309 Eighth Street, 633-3803, Monday 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; and St. James Episcopal Church (ESL service only), 222 Main Street, 502-220-9121, Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Library Walking Club
The Shelby County Public Library is forming a Walking Club that will meet at the FAC parking lot Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Park near the white farmhouse. Bring water and wear good walking shoes. Register to become a Library Walker by calling 633-3803, ext. 11, or E-mail marketing@scplibrary.net.  Doctor’s approval is required.
Spay/neuter clinics
Operation CatSnip monthly spay/neuter clinics with a financial donation for Shelby County. For more information, call or text 502-220-0271 or E-mail ocki@insightbb.com.
MOPS meetings
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers meets at 6-7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at First Baptist Church Shelbyville. Free childcare is provided for the moms attending the meetings. The children are divided into age-appropriate classes. Nursing infants may remain with moms. On Wednesdays, a family meal is offered at 5-5:45 p.m. for $5 per adult, and children eat free. Mothers of Preschoolers is a program designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten.
Drug/alcohol recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian-based Drug and Alcohol Recovery at the First Baptist Church, across from the Shelby Co. Fairgrounds. It is also for anyone who has a hurt, habit or hang-up. Pizza Café fellowship is 5:30 to 6:10 p.m. Thursdays; large group open share/praise/worship is 6:10 to 6:50 p.m.; a break is 6:50 to 7 p.m.; Small group gender specific open share is 7-8 p.m.; fellowship and snacks is 8-8:30 p.m.; Friday nights is step study night, call for times, John Flannagin 1-253-653-8349 or Ghedra Dunn 633-2665.
Chemical dependency program
Sessions in the Mount Empire Athletic League chemical dependency program will be at 7-8:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in April at New Life Baptist Church, 2378 Waddy Road. This is a curriculum-based program and will be free. For more information, call 502-682-8943.
Salvation Army donations
Currently the Salvation Army is accepting donations for good used furniture and household items to help those who have lost their home by fire. Contact Bonnie L. Roberts at 633-7813 or blr1020@aol.com.
Outdoor Center open Saturdays
The Miller Outdoor Education Center at Red Orchard Park now has new exhibits on Kentucky Bison and now is open noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday. If you or someone you know would like to help out by being at the Center during these hours once a month or so, contact us at clearcreektrailblazers@hotmail.com, http://www.shelbycountyparks.com/Clear-Creek-Trailblazers.html or https://www.facebook.com/clearcreektrailblazers. Visit www.clearcreektrailblazers.org or https://www.facebook.com/clearcreektrailblazers for more information.
Parkinson’s support session
A support/exercise group geared to meet the needs of those fighting Parkinson’s Disease meets at 6:30-7 p.m. Mondays at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville. For more information, call Dyna Zehnder at 502-377-7562.
Free tutoring
The Painted Stone Family Resource Center will offer free after-school tutoring. Two certified teachers will provide the tutoring to students from Painted Stone in grades K-5 3:30-5 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at Crescent Place Assisted Living Community, 148 Allen Drive, Shelbyville (off Midland Trail near Hardee’s).
Dorman Center bingo
The non-profit Dorman Preschool Center benefits from the 7 p.m. Tuesday and Friday bingo at 200 Buck Creek Road in Simpsonville.
Foster care/adoption program
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is forming classes for their foster care and adoption program. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, married or single, financially stable and have an income, in good physical and mental health, meet safety requirements including background checks, and all adults in the home must successfully complete 32 hours of training. CHFS is in specific need of foster/adoptive homes willing to accept teenagers, large sibling groups (three or more), medically fragile kids, kids of a different race/ethnicity and kids currently available for adoption on the Special Needs Adoption Web site. However, all types of applicants are encouraged to apply in order to meet the needs of all children in foster care. Interested applicants should call 502-633-2055 or 1-888-698-2221. For more information visit https://apps.chfs.ky.gov/snap/ or http://chfs.ky.gov/.
Scrabble club
A scrabble club will be held at the Family Activity Center. Suggested hours are 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The club is free to the public. For more information or to join call, M. Randell at 610-0010.
Church Zumba class
The fitness and wellness ministry of New Mount Zion Church is now hosting a weekly Zumba Class 6 p.m. every Tuesday in the Mulberry Building on Main Street. The cost is $3. For more information E-mail Tamika at TamikaandEugene@gmail.com
Rotary Club
Shelbyville Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Centenary United Methodist Church.
Bridge at FAC
Free bridge groups meet at 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at FAC. All levels, beginning or rusty, etc.
Weekly bike ride
A beginners’ bicycle ride is 6 p.m. Mondays at Main Street Bikes in Shelbyville. For information, call 220-4136.
Amanda Smith Circle
The Amanda Smith Circle contact is Tina Hurt, president, at 502-633-3308 or hurttina@hotmail.com.
Pediatric group meeting
Associates in Pediatric Therapy has a Support Group for Parents with Autistic children (for all Autism Spectrum Disorders). Meetings will be at the APT Clinic, 1900 Midland Trail, and times are flexible, according to the needs of the group. Call 633-1007 to sign up.
Youth wrestling
Bluegrass Warriors Wrestling Club will have preseason workouts for wrestlers in grades 3 through 8. For information contact Coach Myers at 633-0192 or at bigdaddycoach@gmail.com.
 

Announcements
Car donations
Many boys and girls’ clubs are looking for car donations in any condition. Cars are sold at auction and the funds generated help support their many programs. Call 1-800-246-0493 to donate or for more information.
Artists on Main
Shelby Artists on Main is looking for new artists. Be a part of the gallery and have your work seen regularly. For more information call 633-7273.
Crestview needs volunteers
Crestview Care and Rehab is recruiting volunteers who would like to help enrich the lives of residents through art, crafts, games, music, reading or various other activities. Crestview is also available to host small womens’ or mens’ groups to include interested residents for community or religious involvement. Contact Judy at 502-633-2454.
Classic movie fans
If you love movies from the 1930s through the 1960s and would like to find other classic movie fans in our area, contact Lou Ann at 502-829-0233.
Animal shelter needs volunteers
The Shelby County Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to walk, play with and socialize the dogs and cats. The shelter is full, so there are plenty of animals to choose from. If you would like to help, call the shelter at 633-0009.
Food Pantry hours
New hours for the Food Pantry are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. The Clothing Closet is open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. All items are free. God’s Kitchen has a free meal, 11:30 a.m. weekdays at Victory Baptist Church, 715 Main St. in Shelbyville.
Nurse Aid training
Nurse Aid training classes will be 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. in the Louisville area. Phlebotomy and EKG classes are also offered monthly. Call 502-561-3771 for more information.