Datebook: November 16, 2011

Public meetings
Shelbyville City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, 315 Washington St.
The West Shelby Water Board meeting is 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the office, 7101 Shelbyville Road in Simpsonville. Phone 722-8944.
Shelby County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the central office on Main Street in Shelbyville.

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This week
Learning Disabilities
Parents of Children with Learning Differences and Attention Difficulties meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky, 2210 Goldsmith Lane, No. 118, Louisville. For additional information call the LDA office at 502-473-1256.
Cropper Ruritan
Cropper Ruritan Club meets at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Guardian Angels Junior Circle
The Guardian Angels Junior Circle meets the third Thursday of the month at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville KDS Conference Room at 7 p.m. Contact Cecilia A. Piccini, junior leader, 502-647-3853 or ceciliaapiccini@msn.com. Members are ages birth to 17.
Shelby County retired teachers meeting
The Shelby County Retired Teachers Association meets at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Stratton Center. The speaker for the program will be James Neihof, superintendent of the Shelby County Public Schools, who will update us on things that are happening in the school district and will answer questions from the audience. Reservations are not necessary, and a dessert and drink will be served compliments of the retired teachers. There is no charge and the meeting is open to the public. For more information contact Sam Chandler at 633-6595. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Driver safety program
AARP Driver Safety Program will be 1-5 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 28 at the Shelby County Extension Office. Drivers ages 55 and older can choose to attend either day.  Participants will learn how to adjust their driving to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. There are no tests and no behind the wheel driving. Check with your auto insurance to find out the reduction in costs you will receive by completing this class. The class is free to all veterans and their spouses during the month of November. For other drivers the cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. For more information and to reserve a seat in the class, call 633-4593.
Caryatid Book Club
The Caryatid Book Club meets 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Yvonne Schmidt will be hostess, and Anne Armstrong will have the program.
Chili cook-off at Clay Street Baptist
The Marnel C. Moorman Sr. Family Life Center will host a chili cook-off 6-8:30 p.m. Friday. Enter at the Clay Street Baptist Church entrance on Midland Trail in Shelbyville. The cost will be $5 for adults and $3 for children who are 4 to 12 years old. Proceeds will go to support youth basketball sponsorships.
Eastern Star
Shelby Chapter 170 Order of the Eastern Star meets at Solomon Lodge at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Benefit for April Sweet
A benefit will be Friday at Fusion Bar & Grill at the Tractor Supply Shopping Center for April Sweet, who is being treated for cancer and has many medical bills. Her friends and co-workers at Amcor in Shelbyville will have an individual pool tournament that begins at 6:30 p.m., with entries by 5 p.m.  At 6 p.m. a Calcutta will take place. The winner of the pool tournament will receive 25 percent of the buy-ins at a donation of $20 per person. The Calcutta winner will receive 25 percent of all funds raised. There is a $5 door charge.  From 7-10 p.m. DJ Kentucky Karaoke will be onsite providing music and then at 10 p.m. the karaoke contest will begin for a $3 donation per entry.
Kids Korner
Centenary United Methodist Church hosts Kids Korner at 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday for K-fifth grade children who are on the free/reduced meals program. The children enter the facility from the 5th-and- Washington Street door and are given an opportunity to share in games, crafts, stories and fellowship before enjoying a hot meal and being sent home with a take-home-snack-sack. There will be special activities for parents. For those who do not have transportation, call 633-4510 by noon Friday.
Light Up Simpsonville
The annual holiday lighting/chili supper will be held Saturday in front of the Simpsonville Community Center. The lighting ceremony will begin at 6:05 p.m., and the dinner will be available at 6:15. There will be other activities as well.
Holiday bazaar
The Shelby County Fire/Rescue Ladies Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Shelby County Fire Department, 200 Alpine Drive. For more information and to set up a booth, contact Katie Pryor at 502-480-6251 or email at katie.pryor@insightbb.com.
Turkey Trot road race
Leadership Shelby will sponsor the sixth annual Turkey Trot on Saturday at 6th and Main streets in Shelbyville. Packet pickup and registration will be 7:30-8:15 a.m. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Entry fee is $20 if received before Nov. 8 or $25 afterwards and on race day. Student group rate is $10 per person. Visit active.com to register.
Christmas craft/gift show
A Christmas craft and gift show with a soup luncheon will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Bagdad Ruritan Club. To be a vendor or for more information call Norma Bailey at 321-4944.
Bird feeders workshop
The Clear Creek Trailblazers will build platform bird-feeders for participants to take home at 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday. Many birds prefer to feed from these simple feeders. Pre-registration is required and a $5 fee applies. E-mail clearcreektrailblazers@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/clearcreektrailblazers for more information.
Scouting for food
Boy Scouts will be in neighborhoods starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday to collect non-perishable food items. Food collected will help local food pantries feed the hungry. Food can also be dropped off at any Kroger store. No glass containers.
Graefenburg Thanksgiving service
The Baptist, Methodist and Christian churches of Graefenburg will host their annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Sunday at Graefenburg Baptist Church. Donations of canned food items will be accepted for a local food pantry. Graefenburg Baptist is located on U.S. 60, just west of the Shelby/Franklin County line.
Graefenburg Thanksgiving service
The Baptist, Methodist and Christian churches of Graefenburg will host their annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Sunday at Graefenburg Baptist Church. Donations of canned food items will be accepted for a local food pantry. Graefenburg Baptist is located on U.S. 60, just west of the Shelby/Franklin County line.

Next week
Shelby Development
Shelby Development Corporation’s board of directors will meet 8 a.m. Nov. 25 at the Cardwell House.
Holiday open house at Smith-Berry
Smith-Berry Vineyard and Winery will host open house 2-5 p.m. Nov. 26. The vineyard will release its latest wine – a 2008 100 percent Kentucky Cabernet Sauvignon. All 18 wines are available for tasting, and Chuck's Bar-B-Que and Mary's country ham and biscuits and assorted appetizers will be available. Musical guests will be Steve Cooley and Michael Schroeder. Kenny's Farmhouse cheese and Morgan's Fudge will be sampling their Kentucky produced products. This is a free event. Call 502-845-7091 or E-mail jennifer@smithberrywinery.comfor more information.

Upcoming
ALS support group
An ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) support group meets 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at Cardinal Hill Rehab Center on Bluegrass Parkway in Louisville. For more information, call 800-406-7702.
Free Stress talk
Shelby County Chiropractic will host a free dinner 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at New China Buffet. This will include a discussion about how stress affects your health and how to cope. Call Dr. David Dahlkamp D.C. 502-552-0906 to reserve your seat, space is limited to the first 10 callers and there is no obligation.
Christmas in Mount Eden
The annual Christmas celebration in Mount Eden will be 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Mount Eden Ruritan Club. The event will include chili, homemade pies, gospel singing, trolley rides, a visit from Santa and of course the county’s largest snowman.
Christmas parade
The Shelby County Christmas parade will be 10 a.m. Dec. 3, with a theme of “An American Red, White and Blue Christmas.” In honor of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, the theme pays tribute to everyone who has dedicated themselves to our country in the past and present. Gary Tapp will be the grand marshal. Floats will be judged for best demonstration of the theme in the categories of Government/Government Entity, Business/Industry, Churches/Schools, and Civic Groups.  Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger will present the Shelby County Government Award, Mayor Tom Hardesty will present the City of Shelbyville Award. The Grand Champion Overall Award will be judged from the winners of all categories combined. To enter a unit in the parade, call Shelby County fire department, 633-6648. There is no fee to enter the parade.
Jingle Bell Ball at Cornerstone
The Jingle Bell Ball will be 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at Cornerstone Christian Academy, 3850 Frankfort Road. Events include dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $35 for adults (11 and up), and $15 for children, 10 and under. Live big band style music will be performed by Kool Jazz Soundz. Visit www.CCAofKY.org for more details.
Christmas at the library
The Shelby County Public Library, at 309 8th St. in Shelbyville, will celebrate Christmas at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 3. There will be crafts for children, entertainment, refreshments and a free picture with Santa (all ages) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and have some fun!
Shaker Village illuminated
Shaker Village will kick off the holiday season with an evening of grand illumination 4-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. At dusk, the grand buildings along the village road will be illuminated by the twinkling of hundreds of candles. Admission is $10 per car (personal vehicle) with a canned-good donation, and $20 per extended van/mini bus with less than 20 people. Groups of more than 20 can call 800-734-5611 x1545 for pricing.
Toys for Tots ‘Stuff the Truck’
Shelby County High School MCJROTC cadets will be collecting toys for Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” Foundation 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Shelbyville Walmart.
Lighting of Ashland
Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, will illuminate a 100-year-old, 100-foot- tall tree on the lawn on Dec. 4. The Norway Spruce, featuring 48,000 twinkling lights, is the country's largest living tree. The lighting ceremony, holiday music and sing along begins at 5 p.m. This event is free. Following the tree lighting, 5:30-8:30 pm., tour the 18-room mansion decked out in holiday splendor from bygone eras. The Candlelight Open House features decorations from the Dickens Era, live music and refreshments. The Holiday Open House is also available from 5:30-8:30 p.m. until Dec. 26. Admission is $15 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information visit www.henryclay.org.
VFW Christmas dinner
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the post on Main Street. All veterans and their families are invited to bring a dish and participate.
Basketball/cheerleading registration
The Marnel C. Moorman Sr. Family Life Center youth basketball and cheerleading registration will be through Dec. 3 for ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14 for basketball, and ages 6-8, 9-11 for cheerleaders. The cost is $45 per person, and the first practices are after Dec. 5. The first game is scheduled for Jan. 7.
San-N-Tone horse show series
The San-N-Tone horse show series for 2011-12 will be 9 a.m. Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5 and March 4 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds (indoor arena). Classes entered by Thursday before the show (no phone entries please) will be $10 per class. It’s $12 the day of the show; stalls are $20; and grounds fee $5. For more information, contact Sandy Stewart 502-241-1262 (voicemail) or 502-722-9330, E-mail SANNTONESHOW@yahoo.com or visit www.san-n-tone.com.
Festival of Trees at Amber Oaks
Amber Oaks Assisted Living in Shelbyville will host its fourth annual Festival of Trees on Dec. 5-8. The festival will feature a public display of many one-of-a-kind, uniquely decorated trees and wreaths. Many of the themed trees and wreaths will be donated for silent auction, with all the proceeds going to local charities. A silent auction and festival Christmas party will be 4-6 p.m. Dec. 8.
Diabetes meetings
The KIPDA Rural Diabetes Coalition’s Shelby County group meets Dec. 8 (and on the second Thursday of the month) at the Shelby County Extension Office. The next meetings speaker will be Michelle Wade, project planner and she will present information about enrolling into and the changes that effect Medicare benefits. For more information, contact Elaina Burks at 502-417-8600 or shelbykipda@insightbb.com.
Spaghetti with Santa
Girl Scout Troop 1244 will host Spaghetti with Santa 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 9 at First Christian Church, 1000 Eminence Pike. An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with salad, drink and dessert is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 2-10. Dine-in and carryout are available. Pictures with Santa will be available as well as an opportunity to visit the Christmas Village and make a gift for someone special (for a nominal charge). For more information, call 633-3345 or 220-2729.
Christmas with the Monarchs
Corpus Christi Academy will host its fifth annual Spirit of Christmas Dance, featuring the Monarchs and a $3,000 raffle, on Dec.10 at the Shelbyville Country Club lodge. Doors will open at 8:15 p.m., and dancing will be 9 p.m. to midnight. A full cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available. Tickets are $50 per couple or $30 for singles. Raffle tickets are $100 each (you need not be present to win). Co-sponsored by WLCR-AM (1040). Seating is limited. Call 722-8090 for reservations.(ORG1953)
Project Graduation meeting
Junior and senior parents from Collins, SCHS and Cornerstone are needed to attend the next meeting for 2012 Project Graduation. This meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Waldridge Center at Clear Creek Park. Contact Kendra Hayes at 655-0613 or kendrahayes@hotmail.com if you can’t come but want to be involved.
The FAC Challenge’ boot camp
The Challenge Boot camp is an 8-week fitness challenge to lose weight, inches and body fat while participating in a two-month intense fitness boot camp. The 16-class camp is through Dec. 13. The person who loses the most body fat at the end of the camp will receive a free two-month boot camp package and the person who loses the most weight will receive a free 3-month membership at the FAC. The camp is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Family Activity Center. The cost is $120 for members and $150 for non-members. To register contact Cathy Wilhoit, ACSM certified personal trainer, 502-321-8576 or journeytowellness@live.com.
Relay for Life kickoff
The Shelby County Relay for Life chili cook-off kickoff for the entire community will be 6-9 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Stratton Center. Relay is scheduled for May 19. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/shelbyky.
East Middle SBDM schedule
East Middle School’s Site-Based Decision-Making Council has set its regular meeting schedule for the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year. Meetings will be held in the school library/media center. The schedule will be 5 p.m. Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 13, April 17 and May 8.

Recurring
Leaf pickup
The Shelbyville Department of Public Works will offer bagged leaf pick-up within the city limits today through Dec. 30. Leaves must be bagged in strong garbage bags and tied with a 50-pound weight capacity. They should be placed on the curb, not blocking the sidewalk or street. Call 633-1094 to get on the list for pick-up.
Line dancing classes at library
Line dancing classes will be held today, Nov. 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 28; Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Shelby County Public Library, with Bob Devers as the instructor. For more information call 633-3803, E-mail marketing@scplibrary.net or visit www.scplibrary.net.
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).
Story hour at the library
Story hour registration is now going on at the Shelby County Public Library. Registration is required. Call 633-3803, E-mail: youthservices@scplibrary.net or come into the Library to register. These programs fill up fast so don’t delay. The schedule will be 10-10:30 a.m. for birth to 2-year-olds, Baby Time with Elaine; 11-11:35 a.m. for ages 2 to 6-year-olds, story time with Elaine, no registration required; teen and ‘tween programming with Sherry Bogard on Tuesdays. Wednesdays’ schedule with Bogard is Toddler Time, 10-10:35 a.m., 11-11:35 a.m. and 1:30-2:15 p.m. for ages 2 to 3-year-olds; and Afterschool, 4-4:45 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. On Thursday will be Baby Time, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., for ages birth to 2-year-olds, and Preschool, 1:30-2:15 p.m. for 4- to 5-year-olds.
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. Visit www.clearcreektrailblazers.org or https://www.facebook.com/clearcreektrailblazers for more information.
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/.
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.
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
Spinning class
A spinning class will be 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the FAC. This class is free to members and $3 for non-members. Bring your own bike, stationary trainer and sweat towel.
Feed the Hungry
Help feed a hungry family by participating in the National Feed the Hungry Program. The Shelbyville Walmart is supporting Operation Care’s food pantry by being the designated drop off center for non-perishable items. Items most needed are crackers, peanut butter, cereal, oatmeal, juices, Kool-Aid, canned meats, powered milk, sugar, pasta and sauce, Hamburger Helper and canned fruits. Collection tubs are located near the front door for your convenience. For more information call 502-633-1965.
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.
Rotary Club
Shelbyville Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Centenary United Methodist Church.
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.
Holiday camp
Holiday camp is available each and everyday that public school is out at the Family Activity Center. The hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and the fee is $15 per day. Bring a brown bag lunch/drink, swimsuit and towel each day.
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.

Announcements
Habitat housing
Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications through January 2012 for acceptance into our program where you can purchase your own home by partnering with Habitat. Interested families or individuals can obtain an application by visiting our website www.habitatshelbyky.org and downloading the application or call 502-633-5518. The applications must be mailed to P.O. Box 728 Shelbyville, Ky. 40066.
Walnuts at Red Orchard
Red Orchard has 16 barrels of walnuts, and they are free to the public. Call 633-5059 for more information.
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.
Artist on Main
Shelby Artist 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.
Spay, neutering assistance
Lifebridge for Animals is offering financial assistance with spays and neuters for animals in need.  For more information, contact Lifebridge at 502-633-4959.
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.
Business events
The Shelby Development Corporation would like lists from local organizations of calendar events scheduled for 2011. Events will be listed in the downtown kiosk. Entries may be e-mailed to eilene.collins@shelbydevcorp.com, mailed to P.O. Box 1256 Shelbyville or faxed to 633-7501.