5-17 Community Calendar
Art Academy
The Powell County High School Art Department will be hosting their 2nd Annual Arts Academy this symmer. The academy is open to elementary aged students for one week, beginning Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18. The academy will provide activities which include lessons consisting of the elements and principles of art. Breakfast and lunch will be provided or you can bring your own lunch. The cost is $75 which ibcludes all art supplies and food. For more information write to PCHS c/o Jennifer Billings
AmVets Meeting
AmVets Post 67, Clay City, monthly meeting, the first Sunday every month at 2 p.m., Hard Knocks Band, $5 cover, every Friday night! Bingo every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Yoga for Beginners
Free beginner yoga classes will be held on Wednesdays- May 23 and 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the Powell County Extension Office. Poses will be taught in a very basic format and all ages are invited to attend. For more information, please call Stacy Crase at Foothills Health and Wellness Center at 663-9011.
The Powell County Library
Story Time at the Powell County Public Library is every Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for ages 3 to 5 years. We will read stories, do crafts and sometimes a movie. Powell County Public Library Board Meeting will be held on the third Monday of the month at 4 p.m. in the library.
Class of 1962
Reunion
The PCHS Class of 1962 will hold their 50th Reunion at the Natural Bridge State park Lodge on May 26 from 2-8 p.m. For more information call 606-663-9921.
Disabled American Veteran
Meeting
The Monthly Meeting of the Powell County Disabled American Veterans Powell County Chapter # 103 is held on the second Thursday each month at 30 Bright Street Stanton at 6 p.m. For information call Joe Neal 663-5895.
Disabled American Veteran
Service Officer
The next Disabled American Veteran Service Officer will be available on Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the DAV meeting Hall 30 Bright Street Stanton. For information call Joe Neal 663-5895.
Boy’s Basketball Camp
The 2012 Future Pirate Boy’s Basketball Camp is scheduled for May 22-25 at PCHS.The cost is $50 per camper or $80 for two from the same household. Free breakfast and lunch included this year. Registration in the PCHS Gym Lobby between 7:45 and 8 a.m. on May 22.
Free GED
GED exam cost is now FREE!
Visit MSU-Powell County Adult Education to prepare for your GED exam. Call 606-663-1948.
Reunion
The 12th annual Curtis/Hall, Woosley/McIntosh, Powell/Puckett and Friends, for the descendents of Andrew J. and Gippie Hall Curtis, George W. and Cinthia C. Woosley McIntosh and James and Ida Powell Puckett reunion will be held, Sunday, May 27 at Amvets Bldg. 99 Veterans Lane, Clay City.
For info contact Raymond A. Puckett 1-702-474-0428, email apuck22@cox.net or Henry Andrews 1-606-663-2062 or Alma Lee 1-606-663-2708. Ya’ll come, open 9 a.m. eat at 1 p.m.!
Genealogy Help Desk
The Red River Historical Society and Museum located at 4541 Main Street in Clay City has opened a Genealogy Help Desk. It will be staffed by members of the historical society and members of the Red River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). If you are researching your Eastern Kentucky roots we hope we can be of some help to you. The hours are 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday at the museum.
Powell County
Tourism Commission
The regular board meetings are held every fourth Wednesday at 1 pm. The meetings are held at the office in Slade (behind the red caboose). For more information call 606-663-1161.
Rook Tournament
The Sons of AmVets Post #67 in Clay City will be holding a Rook Tournament on Saturday, May 19 and Saturday May 26. The start time is 7 p.m. Pre-entry, early preferred, draw for partners. 50/50 payout, entry fee is $10. For more information call Greg Crabtree at 606-569-5030.
Vets Benefits
A Veteran’s Benefits Field Representative will be at the Powell County Courthouse in Stanton, Kentucky on the first Thursday of each month. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For further information call toll free 1-866-376-0308.
Friends of PC Pets Meetings
Friends of Powell County’s Pets hold their monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Powell County Public Library. If you have any questions or you would like to volunteer or foster, please stop by.
Mt. Cana Cemetery
Donations are now being accepted for the up keep of the Mt. Cana Cemetery. Please mail all donations to Shannon Frazier or Lonnie Dale Stewart or call 663-2724
Powell County
Diabetes Support Group
Kentucky River Foothills Rural Health Network is sponsoring a Diabetes Support Class. Classes will meet every second Thursday of the month. Classes meet at the Powell Adult Day Care (behind Foothills Mobile Clinic) in Clay City from 4-5 p.m. For more info, please call Tena at 663-9011
Brianna’s Sanctuary Meetings
Brianna’s Sanctuary & Rescue monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on the second Friday of each month, at the Powell County Public Library. If you would like to volunteer or find out the requirements for fostering, come by and join us. For questions call (606) 663-2353 or (859) 576-4846.
Berea Clinic
Berea Health Ministry has new hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 1p.m. to 9 p.m. Berea Health Ministry Clinic in Berea provides medical care for you. If you have no health insurance or have lost your job, call the clinic (859) 986-1274) for an appointment. We are here to serve you.