Community News

BMS is selling discount eating cards
Bowling Middle School is selling discount eating cards through March 15. The cards are for Northern Kentucky, Frankfort, Lexington and Subway. Each card is $10. Anyone interested in purchasing a card should contact any middle school student or Marsha Derringer at 484-2189.

Relay for Life Team Captain meetings begin
The Relay for Life Steering Committee will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Actaris Training Center. Following the meeting, the first Team Captain Meeting for the 2007 Relay will take place beginning at 7 p.m., also at the Actaris Training Center.

Davis will meet with District 3 on Saturday
Teresa Davis, Magistrate for District 3, has set up several meetings in the next month. On Saturday a meeting will be held from 11 a.m. - noon at Donna’s Diner and from 3 to 4 p.m. at Bob Risch’s. On March 10, she will hold meetings at Bill Young’s Old Store from 10 to 11 a.m. and at Kemper’s Small Engine from 1 to 2 p.m.

Adult Learning Center returns to regular hours
The Adult Learning Center will return to regular season hours beginning Monday. The schedule will be Monday 9-12 pre-employment testing, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Wednesday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you are planning to take the April GED, now is the time to get started studying. Call 484-0405 for more information.

Mandarin Language class will be offered
There will be a four-week Mandarin Language class offered for the community starting Monday and running consecutively every Monday through March. The class will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Owen County Elementary School Library. The class will be taught by Lu Wang and there is a charge of $25 per participant. You must be registered before you can attend the first class. For more information and to register for the class, call Kathy Resetar, Community Education Director, at 484-4011.

Adult Learning Center is closed Tuesday
The Adult Learning Center will be closed Tuesday for a staff training seminar. They will resume normal hours on Wednesday.

Project Graduation AVON sale is under way
The Spring Project Graduation AVON sale is under way. See any senior to order for Easter. The sale will last until March 12.

Local Planning Committee will meet March 13
The Owen County Local Planning Committee will host the first of three public forums at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, in the OCHS Auditorium.

Annual MWA Wrestling event is March 14
The Owen County High School Baseball and Softball teams will be sponsoring their annual MWA Wrestlling Event on March 14 at the High School gym. The event will be featuring TNA Stars Abyss and Wildcat Chris Harris. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Library has events in March
The Owen County Public Library has many events scheduled for March. Adults can attend the free Internet Basics Computer Class on Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Space is limited, so registration is required. A Halo 2 LAN Party will be March 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is free for ages 15-25, but participants must provide their own lunch. Registration is required and please let the library know if you can supply a T.V., Xbox, or game. Family Movie Time presents “Flushed Away” March 12 at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages. Popcorn is provided. Free Family Fun Night presents Marie Augustine’s Garbage Can Band. Come sing along with Ms. Marie and play her home made instruments or make your own and bring it with you. If you need ideas, pick up “How to Make Home Made Instruments” at the library. Teenagers will enjoy making earrings at the Teen Beads program March 27, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Please call to register for this program. Call 484-3450 to register for a program or for more information. You can also visit the library’s Web site at www.owencountylibrary.org

Adult Education Program offers
job readiness classes
The Owen County Adult Education Program is offering classes in job readiness skills. The program includes resume writing, interviewing skills, beginning computer skills and more. For more information, contact the Adult Education Center at 484-0405

Adult Education Center needs volunteers
The Adult Education Center is looking for volunteers to tutor reading, math and resume writing. For more information, contact the Adult Education Center at 484-0405.