LC Health Department staff meeting

The Lincoln County Health Department will be closing at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22 for a staff meeting.

Fun Community Health Fair

The Stanford Lions Club will be hosting a “Fun Community Health Fair” on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lincoln County Public Library. Someone will be there to take your blood pressure, check your glucose levels, adult eye screening, and more. You can get your flu shot or Hepatitis A shot, with your insurance card. We will also have a craft table for the kids with some healthy snacks!

SLCFRC to hold Advisory Council meeting

The South Lincoln County Family Resource Center for Waynesburg and Highland Elementary schools, will hold an Advisory Council meeting at Waynesburg Elementary on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. Meetings are open to all. We are also in need of a Waynesburg and a Highland parent or legal guardian representative to serve on the council for the 2018-2019 school year. Call (606) 365-5815 for more information.

Prime Time focuses on reading

The South Lincoln County Family Resource Center will be hosting a six week, Prime Time Family Reading Time program at Waynesburg Elementary beginning Sept. 4, 2018.

Prime Time is a unique humanities-based and family-focused program proven to help children succeed academically and bond families around reading. Families will help their child enjoy reading and sharing ideas, explore topics such as community, fairness and determination, learn more about community and public library resources and plant the seeds for future academic success. Free transportation, child care, snacks/meals, and door prizes! All programs are free and open to the public. You must register by calling Karen Hignite at (606) 365-5815. Deadline to register is Aug. 24.

Lincoln County Retired Teachers to meet

Lincoln County Retired Teachers will hold their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Depot Restaurant. Marvin Marshbanks with Raymond Jones will present the topic Financial Review and Update for Retirees. All retired teachers are invited.

Hustonville School Reunion

Hustonville School Reunion will be noon to ????, on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Cost is $12 per person. For more information, call (859) 324-5645.

Logan-Whitley DAR to meet Aug. 21

The Logan-Whitley Chapter DAR will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Depot Restaurant. Please arrive before 5:30 to order your supper. The program will be “New Ideas for DAR.”

NSDAR dues are due and MUST be paid by Aug. 31, 2018. The dues are $60 a year per member. There is also a President General’s Fund with a dues fee of $2.50/year/member and a State Project Fund for $2/year/member. Members may also renew their subscription to American Spirit Magazine for $18 per year. We ask you to please not wait until the last minute to submit your dues check. Please make check payable to Logan-Whitley Chapter NSDAR and mail to Lynda Closson at 3970 Knob Lick Road, Stanford, KY 40484 or bring them to our August meeting.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser

The 2019 Lincoln County Distinguished Young Women Committee will have a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Christian Life Center of Stanford Baptist Church. The cost will be $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. The dinner will include spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, two breadsticks, salad, drink, and homemade desserts. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any committee member or by calling (606) 365-9782 or (606) 365-9882. All proceeds will go toward the scholarship funds that will be awarded during the local program to be held on Saturday, Sept. 8.

Stanford Cruise-In

The Stanford Cruise-In will be held Friday, August 17 from 5 – 8:30 p.m., on Main Street in Stanford. This is hosted by the Lincoln Masonic Lodge #60, Blue Knights of KY XI and the Fort Logan F.O.P. Music by Charlie Napier, “D.J. to the Cars”!

Healthy Choices Class

Healthy Choices 7 Week Class will be held beginning Friday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Lincoln County Extension Office, 104 Metker Trail. Learn how to make healthy, delicious recipes and get tips on budgeting and meal planning. Every participant will try a new recipe and receive a free incentive item for coming. The class is free. For more information call Kayla Gibson at (606) 365-2447.

Coffman-Brown reunion

The Coffman-Brown reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at Hustonville Baptist Church. The meal will be served at 3 p.m. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share with everyone. Paper products and drinks will be provided. For more information, call (606) 365-8369.

Blood drive today

Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is celebrating 50 years of saving Kentucky lives and to commemorate that special anniversary, the blood center is giving away a 2018 Toyota 4Runner to one lucky blood donor. Donors are automatically registered when they donate at area blood drives.

A local blood drive is scheduled for today (Aug. 16) from 1-6 p.m. at the Stanford Presbyterian Church, 213 East Main Street. To schedule an appointment call 800-775-2522, walk-ins are welcome.

Small Kitchen Appliances and Gadgets

Small kitchen appliances and gadgets with live demonstrations, recipe tastings and Q & A sessions will be featured at a seminar set for Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Boyle County Extension Office, 99 Corporate Drive in Danville. Registration will start at 9 a.m. The seminar will be from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $10. Registration deadline is Aug. 20, call (606) 365-2447 for registration information.

Lanigan Family reunion

The Lanigan Family reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Eubank Senior Citizen building. Doors open at 11 a.m. and reunion will run until 5 p.m.

Meet and Greet at Kentucky Soaps & Such

Salem’s Ethiopia Meet and Greet at Kentucky Soaps & Such, Thursday, Aug. 16 from 4-5 p.m. Salem’s Ethiopia promotes the skill of crafting high quality Ethiopian traditional goods and provides jobs for the impoverished.