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North Central District Health Department is collecting donations for its Cribs for Kids program now through Sept. 30. NCDHD can continue to provide safe sleeping areas and education to parents within its district (Shelby, Henry, Spencer, and Trimble Counties). NCDHD matches every dollar donated by Sept. 30.

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 follows:

• Simpsonville at The Feed Bucket from 11 a.m. to noon on Aug. 29.

• Waddy Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to noon on Aug. 23.

• Old Bagdad Fire Dept. from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 24.

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.

Learn Cybersecurity Basics at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the Carnegie Library Center.

Tyson’s Chance will partner with the Channel Cat Fish House on Thursday, August 24 from 5 — 8 p.m. for a percentage night fundraiser. Come out and support a local restaurant and a great cause. Fifteen percent will be donated to Tyson’s Chance.

Clay Street Baptist Church will host a community choir rehearsal on Aug. 24 and Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 1940 Midland Trail in Shelbyville. Rehearsal is for Gospel Fest on Labor Day, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m., the Shelby County Fairgrounds. This event is part of the Labor Day Community Festival. Gates open at noon. The concert is through the Norris and Teresa Beckley Foundation.

Music on the Lawn will occur Thursday, Aug. 24 from 6 — 7 p.m. Music from the 70s by Lewis Mathis and Family’s most recent ensemble, The Bohemian Parachutes, “bringing the 70s floating down gently to earth.” Entertainment will be on the library’s front lawn, so bring a chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held across the street inside the Carnegie Library Center.

North Central District Health Dept. announces a Rabies Clinic with Magnolia Animal Clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 26 at the Shelby County Health Department, 615 11th St., Shelbyville. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in carriers. Cost is $10 per rabies shot. Contact Magnolia Animal Clinic, 502-633-3512, or Shelby County Health Dept. at 502-633-9377.

Backyard Bird Identification with Frankfort Audubon Society’s President Nour Salam, Saturday Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. — noon at Carnegie Library Center.

Join the Frankfort Audubon Society for a backyard bird identification workshop to learn visual and audio cues for identifying some year-round residents, as well as a few migrant bird feeder visitors. All ages are welcome. Presented by Nour Salam, an avid birdwatcher for the last 5 years. No Registration necessary.

Learn the history of Bagdad Cemetery Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. — noon. Participants will be guided to restore monuments from the 1800s to early 1900s, 5177 Elmburg Rd. in Bagdad. A free B&N ice cream cone for those who participate. For questions, contact Kelly McNew at 502-220-8665, or Carol Franks at 502-257-2969.

Shelby County Public Library hosts Crop Swap every Monday between Aug. 28-Sept. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Center.

Share your garden’s bounty at the library’s first ever Crop Swap. Think farmers market without the financial element. Bring anything to swap, such as vegetables, fruit, herbs, seeds, cut flowers and even house plants. Meet under the awning at the Carnegie Library Center. No registration necessary. @ItsForTheKids.

Shelby County Public Library will hold its board meeting this month on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at noon.

North Central District Health Department is hosting webinars as part of its Operation Parent.

First up is Digital Parenting on Aug. 29 to help parents become the tech expert in the home, with Sarah Kimmel from Family Tech.

Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention is Sept. 12, to discover the importance of peer to peer support with Tam Larnerd from Hope Squad.

Making the Internet Safe is Sept. 16. Parents can learn how to dive deeper into internet safety practices to use in the home with Sarah Kimmell.

Contact the health department to register at 502-633-1231, or register by QR Code.

The Norris & Teretha Beckley Foundation presents Labor Day Community Festival on Monday, Sept. 4. There will be a parade at 10:30 a.m. and gates open at noon at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, 1513 Midland Trail in Shelbyville. Music, food trucks, vendors, community choir and a local soloist gospel concert, games and giveaways. Musical guest Benny J and Friends with vocalist Sidney Johnson starting at 4 p.m. Guest DJ to be announced., Admission fee is $5. For more information, call 502-321-4620.

Shelby County Community Theatre announces its upcoming youth production of “Disney’s Frozen Jr.,” music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, book by Jennifer Lee. Performances are Sept. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 10 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. All tickets for this production are $15. All patrons are required to have a ticket. To order tickets, go to ShelbyTheatre.org. The theatre is located at 801 Main Street in Shelbyville.

Bagdad and Bands 2023 is Sept. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Megan Stout and Josh Bogard and The Dirty South will entertain. There will be kid activities, food vendors and more. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair. Hosted by the Bagdad Farmers Market, 5965 Elmburg Rd., Bagdad.

North Central District Health Department is hosting Living with Diabetes to encourage healthy eating and develop an activity plan that works for the individual. Get tips on taking medication and reducing risks for short- and long-term complications. Classes are from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12, 14, 19 and 21. Register by Friday, Sept. 8. Contact Maranda Burgin, RN at 502-633-1231, ext. 256 or [email protected].

North Central District Health Department is hosting a Tobacco Cessation Series starting Sept. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the U of L Shelbyville Hospital Community Room. These eight sessions are Sept. 12, 19 and 26, and Oct. 3, 5, 10, 17 and 24. Contact Maranda Burgin to learn more at 502-633-1231, ext. 256 or email [email protected].

Friends of Grove Hill will be restoring and cleaning monuments from 9 a.m. until participants are tired on Sept. 15 and 16. Beginner’s cleaning kits are necessary for first-timers for a $20 donation. Bring water and a brown bag lunch. To reserve a kit and training materials, email [email protected].

Mohair workshop

A Spinning Mohair Workshop will be held Sunday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the benefit of a nonprofit. Held at The Little Loomhouse at Breezy Hill Farm in Simpsonville. The Little Loomhouse is a nonprofit fiber arts education organization. Farm address will be sent by email after registration. Register at www.LittleLoomhouse.org<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/.

Finchville Fall Fest

The Finchville Fall Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.at the Ruritan Club, 5596 Taylorsville Road in Finchville. There will be a country breakfast, silent auction, cakewalk, games, bounce houses and train rides for kids. A yard sale Thursday-Sunday will offer antiques and vintage items, crafts, baked goods, flea market and household items. Concessions available. Call or text 502-298-7280 to reserve an indoor or outdoor booth.

Cornerstone Fall Festival

Cornerstone Christian Academy will hold its annual fall festival Sept. 29 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the school, 3850 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville. Free Admission, open to the community. Food, face painting, cake auction, hay ride, vendor booths and kid activities. Contact [email protected] or call 502-633-4070 for more info or to reserve a booth. Booth rental is $25.

Hazardous Waste Collection

A household hazardous waste collection event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 at 120 Midland Blvd. The event, sponsored by the City of Shelbyville, Shelby County and Kentucky Division of Waste Management is free to all Shelby County residents. For more information, contact Jennifer Herrell at 633-1094 or [email protected]. Or Randy Long at 633-4774 or www.shelbycountykentucky.com.

Fall Break Theatre Camp

Shelby County Community Theatre will hold a Fall Break Theatre Camp Oct. 9-13 for kids aged 7-14. Seven- to 10-year-olds will meet from 9 a.m. to noon and 11- to 14-year-olds will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $150 per student and the instructor is Emily Kees. For more information or to register, go to ShelbyTheatre.org.

Gaither’s Alleluia!

Life Singers of Shelbyville is hosting a community-wide choral performance of Bill Gaither’s Alleluia! at 3 p.m. Oct. 22, First Christian Church, 1000 Eminence Pike. Rehearsals are on Monday nights starting Sep. 11 and run through Oct. 16. Contact [email protected] or 502-232-3924 for details.

Volunteer firefighters needed

Shelbyville Fire Department is recruiting volunteers. If you have a desire to serve your community and meet requirements, the fire service is looking for you. If you’re interested in proceeding or have questions, please call 502.633.7101, stop by at 1040 Main Street, or email [email protected].

Family trees

Are you interested in finding out more about your family tree? Visit the Kentucky Room on the lowest level of the Shelby County Public Library (on the same level as the Children’s/Youth Department) and discover available genealogy and history resources. Make an appointment with the library’s resident genealogist, Sarahbeth, for one-on-one assistance by either calling the library, 633-3803, or emailing her at [email protected]. Her work hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may “meet” fascinating ancestors you never knew you had.

Wednesday farm markets

The Wednesday Farmers Market on Main Street in Shelbyville is at Stargazer Plaza, 612 Main St., 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, 7012-7022 US-60 in downtown Simpsonville. Ends Oct. 25.

AA meeting

Each Tuesday night HorseSensing, 270 Bagdad Rd. in Shelbyville, offers an AA meeting at 6 p.m. Steps and traditions.

Veterans Night

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

Help for veterans

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

Arts meeting

Shelby Regional Arts Council holds its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at The Stratton Community Center, 215 Washington St., Shelbyville. Meetings are open to all art enthusiasts.

Narcan

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 more, 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.

Shelby County KFTC meeting

The Shelby County Kentuckians for the Commonwealth chapter, 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, 215 Washington St in Shelbyville. For more information, visit KFTC.org, Facebook @shelbycounty KFTC or sign up as a member at Mobilize.us.

Volunteers needed

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 or e-mail [email protected].

Library

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.

Square dancing

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].

Christian-based recovery

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.

Alzeimer’s support

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month from noon to 2-3 p.m. at Shelby Senior Living.

U of L Hospital caregiver groupFamily 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.

SUDS events

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]

Ham radios

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.

Free English classes

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.

Bible study

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

Adult education

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.

Diabetes support

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.

ALC pregnancy resourceA 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.

Head Start

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.

Senior services, program

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.

Patriot Guard riders

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.

Operation CatSnip

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

Women in recovery

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

Community recovery

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.

BB/BS

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.

T.R.A.I.L. volunteers

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.

Habitat applications

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].

CASA volunteers

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.