Community Calendar - Nov. 14, 2012

 Children’s programs at library

The LaRue County Public Library will offer toddler tales at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 and 30; storytime at 6 p.m. Nov. 19, 20, 26 and 27; Kidz Club at 1-2 p.m. Nov. 24; and Anime Club 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 27. For more information, call Katie or Liz at 358-3851.

Managing meals

Have you been told you have diabetes, need to lose weight or just need to learn how to eat healthy? The program “Managing Your Meals” will be 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Lincoln Trail District Health Department, 108 New Glendale Road, Elizabethtown. The initial class will go over how to follow a meal plan and gather necessary information to develop a meal plan for each individual. Registration is required by calling 270-769-1601, Ext. 1035.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT: Pieces of April

“Pieces of April” will be shown 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Hodgenville Civic Center. No charge to attend. Popcorn and drinks provided. For more information, call 358-3832.

Diabetes Lunch and Learn

A “Diabetes Lunch and Learn” session is noon-1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Hardin County Public Library Community Room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, Elizabethtown.

Wellness on Wheels

Hardin Memorial Hospital’s Wellness on Wheels mobile health unit will be available 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hometown IGA. No charge for blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index, body fat analysis and weight. Osteoporosis bone density heel screening is $20; cholesterol panel is $20. For more information, visit www.hmh.net.

Blood drive at Sonora

First Baptist Church, 709 Main St., Sonora, will have a blood drive 3-7 p.m. Nov. 20.

Advisory Council meeting 

The Hodgenville Family Resource Center Advisory Council will meet 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20 in the Hodgenville Elementary School workroom. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Melissa Pearman at 358-3506. 

Vietnam Veterans of America to meet

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1051, The Gold Vault Patriots, will meet 2 p.m. Nov. 25 at Nolin RECC conference room, 411 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. Membership is open to all. Vietnam and Vietnam era veterans (August 1964-May 1975) are invited to attend. Bring DD 214 copy and $20 for membership dues. For more information, call Sally Johns at 270-352-2765 or visit www.vietnamveterans1051.org. 

Open Sew Day

Open Sew Day is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 26 by Master Clothing Volunteer Rosa Smith. For more information, contact Smith at 358-9049.

Chamber of Commerce luncheon time change

The LaRue County Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be noon Nov. 28. 

FREE WORKSHOP: Introduction to Excel

A free workshop, Introduction to Excel, will be 5 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Brockman Center, Campbellsville University – Hodgenville Campus, Old Elizabethtown Road, Hodgenville, at 5 p.m. Nov. 29. The class is sponsored by the LaRue County Public Library Workforce Center. Pre-register at the library or call 358-3851 or email info@laruelibrary.org.

Heating assistance

Apply for heating assistance at Central Kentucky Community Action, 120 Greensburg St., Hodgenville. Bring your most recent electric or natural gas bill, proof of income for the entire family for the previous month and social security cards and birth dates for all in household. All applicants must verify their address with an electric, natural gas or water bill. New applicants must show a picture ID. To schedule an appointment, call 358-3937.

Christmas on the Square – Dec. 1

Festivities and caroling on Lincoln Square in Hodgenville will begin about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Lighting up the Square and Creekfront Park will be about 6 p.m. Santa will arrive in Hodgenville City Hall about 6 p.m. He will visit with children about an hour. Area churches will present a live nativity at 7 p.m. at the Hodgenville Civic Center.

Holiday Home Tour

The Hodgenville Woman’s Club will hold a Holiday Home Tour 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1. A tasting party will be held at the clubhouse on Lincoln Square from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

New Haven Christmas parade

The New Haven Christmas parade is 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The theme is “A Storybook Christmas.”  The best float will be awarded $500.

Christmas displays at Creekfront Park

Christmas displays will be at Creekfront Park from Dec. 3 to Jan. 1. For more information, contact the LaRue County Chamber of Commerce at 358-3411.