Community News
GED test is Thursday
The next GED Testing for Owen County will be Thursday. Anyone planning to sit for this test should contact the adult education center at 484-0405 or come by the center at 60 Old Monterey Road for more information. All testers must be pre-registered.
Ride for Brianna is Saturday
A “Ride for Brianna” will be held at noon on Saturday. The cost is $10 per person and will benefit Brianna Perkins. The ride begins at Monterey Market and will be escorted by police. It will go 100 miles though Owen, Carroll, Gallatin and Grant counties. Events will include poker, a silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 and an acoustic concert. The rain date is Oct. 28. For more information call 484-3629 or 484-0577.
Free Family Fun Night is Monday
The Squallis Puppeteers will be performing “Duncan’s Bad Day” at the Owen County Public Library. The performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Adult Learning Center will be closed Oct. 25-27
The staff will be attedning an adult education conference. Regular hours will resume Oct. 30.
Family Movie Time is Oct. 26
The Owen County Public Library will be hosting free Family Movie Time at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 26. They will be showing the movie “Hoot,” which is rated PG. Refreshments are provided and the program is open to all ages.
Diabetes session is Oct. 26
The Owen County Extension Service and the Three Rivers Health District will host a diabetes session called “Dining Out: Good Fast Food Options” at 5 p.m. Oct. 26. The session will be held at the Owen County Cooperative Extension Office. To preregister, call 484-5703.
Owen County Hymn Sing is Oct. 29
The Owen County Hymn Sing will be held at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Mussel Shoals Baptist Church. All churches are invited to participate. For more information call 502-857-4590.
Ghost stories to be told Oct. 30
Owen County Storyteller Bill Watson will be telling ghost stories at the Owent County Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30. The program is open to all ages and everyone should come in their favorite costume. For more information call 484-3450.
Chamber of Commerce meets Nov. 16
The Owen County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, at the county exentsion building. Georgetown College President William Crouch will serve as guest speaker. To obtain tickets, contact Frank Downing, Chris Spurgeon, Debbie Sigretto, Sarah Cobb or Stuart Bowling. Tickets cost $30 each and must be purchased no later than Nov. 6.
Local and state police start roadblocks
In the upcoming months, local and state law enforcement will be conducting periodic roadblocks.
Hesler precinct moved for fall election
The Hesler Precinct will be moved to the Hesler Assembly of God Church for the general election on Nov. 7. This relocation is due to the federal requirements for handicapped accessibility.