Deadline for submitting information to the Bulletin Board is noon Thursday. There is no charge for this service. Items run as space permits. Mail information to The Advocate-Messenger, P.O. Box 149, Danville, Ky. 40423- fax to (859) 236-9566 or call 236-2551, ext. 352.
Blood drive
Central Kentucky Community Blood Drive — Noon-5:30 pm. Feb. 6 in the Boyle County Public Library Community Room.
Bookmobile
Monday — Old Mitchellsburg Road, 11:30-11:45 a.m.; Shut-in, 11:50 a.m.-noon; Hwy. 37, 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Noscoe Road (two stops), 1:30-1:45 p.m.; White Oak Road, 1:45-2:15 p.m.; Bellview Street, 2:15-2:30 p.m.; and Hustonville Road (two stops), 2:30-2:45 p.m.
Tuesday — Sunrise Child Services at Woodlawn, 9:15-10:15 a.m.; Southwood/Shadeland Drive, 10:45-11 a.m.; Holiday Drive, 11-11:10 a.m.; Family Ties, 11:20-11:40 a.m.; Shut-in, 11:45-11:55 a.m.; Bluegrass Pike, 12:10-12:20 p.m.; Secretariat Drive (two stops), 12:25-12:45 p.m.; and Majestic Prince, 12:45-1 p.m.
Wednesday — Shut-ins (four stops), 9-9:30 a.m.; Eades Avenue, 9:40-9:45 a.m.; Junction City Elementary School, 9:45-10 a.m.; Shut-ins (two stops), 10:10-10:30 a.m.; Park Hills (two stops), 10:30-10:45 a.m.; Cheryl Lane, 11-11:15 a.m.; Calvary Baptist Church, 11:15 a.m.-noon; Shut-in, noon-12:15 p.m.; Waterworks Road, 12:30-1 p.m.; Shawnee Road (two stops), 1-1:30 p.m.; Tender Care Day Care, 1:30-1:45 p.m.; and Baughman Avenue, 1:50-2:10 p.m.
Thursday — Weisiger Woods (two stops), 10:10-10:40 a.m.; Boone Trail (two stops), 10:45-11 a.m.; Arnold Tower, 11-11:30 a.m.; Danville Christian Academy, 11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m.; Williams Court, 1:15-1:25 p.m.; and East Main Street, 1:30-1:45 p.m.
Classes
Beginning Adult Dulcimer Classes — 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 4 at the Community Arts Center. Participants do not need their own dulcimer to join the class. Register at www.communityartscenter.net or for more information, call (859) 236-4054.
Computer Workshop: Introduction to Computer — 10 a.m. Thursday at the Boyle County Public Library. Free workshop. For more information or to register, call (859) 238-7323 or visit www.boyle publlb.org.
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease — 2-4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Lexington Public Library, Beaumont Branch located at 3080 Fieldstone Way. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease; two-hour presentation will explore what everyone should know about memory loss issues. To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or e-mail infoky-in@alz.org. Registration is required.
Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s — 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 6 and 13 at the Alzheimer’s Association, 465 E. High Street, Suite 200. To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or email infoky-in@alz.org. Registration is required. A $5 programming fee is suggested. The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing and leads to many questions. What will this mean for me and my family? How do I plan for the future? Where can I get the help I need? This is an interactive two-part program where you will have a chance to hear from others who have been where you are. We will discuss what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do to navigate this chapter of your life.
Yoga Classes — 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Danville-Boyle County Senior Citizens Center. Classes are designed for the senior population and are free to all seniors over the age of 60. Dress comfortably for some exercise and fun. For more information, call the center at (859) 236-2070.
Body Recall — 9-10 a.m. Jan. 21-April 19, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 555 E. Lexington Ave. Helps regain mobility, strength, energy and flexibility. Exercise for all ages. Exercises are done in a chair and with a chair. The exercises are also great for breast cancer recovery, heart patients, diabetics, arthritis, strokes and knee and hip replacements. Special attention is given to falls and recovery and ways to get up and down from the floor. Instructor is Carolyn Walter, call (859) 548-8203.
Danville-Boyle County Adult Education Learning Center — Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 1714 Perryville Road, Danville Square Suites, 112 (next to Big Lots). Free GED preparation, workplace training and adult education classes. Enrollment sessions begin at 9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. For more information, call (859) 238-2171.
GED Classes — Held weekly in Stanford, Crab Orchard, McKinney and Waynesburg. Classes also available include adult basic education, computer, workplace skills, English as second language and others. For more information, call (606) 365-9665.
Mercer County Adult Education — Free GED preparation, workplace soft-skill training, basic computer training and other instruction based on needs of participant. Open enrollment is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday at Mercer County Adult Education and Learning Center, 600 Don Robinson Drive, Harrodsburg. For more information, call (859) 734-4195.
Dance etc.
Boot Scooters Line Dance — 1-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Boyle County¿Senior Citizens Center, 569 Jean Drive. For more information, call Sandi Douglas at (859) 516-3285.
Tumbleweed Cloggers Class — 7-8 p.m. for beginners and 8-9 p.m. for beginners plus every Thursday at 2607 Cornishville Road. For more information, call (859) 613-1266.
Line Dance Class — Beginners 7-8 p.m. Mondays at 2607 Cornishville Road, Harrodsburg. 8-9 p.m. for beginners plus. No partner necessary. For more information, call (859) 613-1266.
Organizations
Boyle County Genealogical Association — 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Boyle County Public Library. A book signing will be by Brenda S. Edwards for her new book "It's History from Brenda's Notebook." The book contains articles in The Advocate-Messenger's Looking Back column. The association also will discuss reprinting of the Boyle County cemetery records book, proposed changes in bylaws, and elect officers. Visitors are welcome.
Boyle County 9-12 — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at Mallard’s Restaurant. Guest speaker Suzanne Myer will discuss food preservation and storage. Remember the local ice storm of 2009? Preparation is important. The doors open at 6 p.m. for ordering. The public is welcome.
Civil Air Patrol, Danville Squadron — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the squadron headquarters, CAP Drive, Stuart Powell Field in Junction City. Anyone interested in aviation, 18 and older, is welcome. The squadron’s mission is aero-space education, search and rescue, and counter-drug activities. For more information, call Jesse Purdy at (859) 332-7570.
Concerned Citizens for Human Relations — 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Boyle County Public Library. The group acts as a bridge between different nationalities in the community, finding common ground through multicultural community projects.
Danville-Boyle County NAACP — 6:30 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut.
Danville Business and Professional Women — 6 p.m. Monday at Tye Financial Group, 141 N. Third St., Danville. For more information, call Regena Carney at (859) 236-8793 or Lori Stocker (859) 936-7808.
Danville Area Chapter of Kentucky State University Alumni — 6 p.m. Monday at Little Zion Baptist Church, Burgin. For more information, call (859) 396-0201.
Fort Harrod Chapter of the National Association of Retired and Current Federal Employees — 1 p.m. Thursday. For more information, call Bill Brinkley, president, at (859) 734-9521.
Tween Advisory Group — 4 p.m. Thursday at the Boyle County Public Library. The service-oriented volunteer group gives tweens a forum to give input on tween programs, materials and other services.
Senior citizens
Boyle and Lincoln senior citizens centers menus this week:
Monday: closed.
Tuesday: Oriental chicken, garden salad, vegetable blend, rice and browne.
Wednesday: turkey sausage with onions and peppers, succotash, mashed potatoes, bun and banana.
Thursday: turkey and cheese sandwich, potato chowder, steamed cabbage, whole wheat bread and peach crisp.
Friday: pork riblet with barbecue sauce, pinto beans, apple confetti slaw, bun and peach cobbler.
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous — In Danville: 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at The Presbyterian Church annex; and 10 a.m. Saturday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center; noon seven days a week and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 1000 E. Lexington Ave., suite 21 at Greenleaf Shopping Center; also meeting at 6 p.m. Friday through Tuesday; Women’s meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church. Men’s meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday day at Greenleaf Shopping Center. For other meetings and more information, call (859) 319-7051 or (859) 236-9175.
In Harrodsburg: 6 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Friday, Sunday and Monday at United Methodist Church, Poplar Street entrance.
In Stanford: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street, rear entrance.
In Liberty: 8 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, Liberty, 323 Middleburg St.; and 8 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Sunday at Casey County Library on Middleburg Street in Liberty. All meetings are non-smoking and all meetings are open discussion.
Al-Anon — Support for friends and families of problem drinkers. 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church, Danville, back entrance. For more information, call (859) 238-7809 or (859) 734-7854.
Central Kentucky Donate Life Ambassadors — 2:30-4 p.m. today at Word of Hope Lutheran Church, 1870 Armstrong Mill Road, Lexington. For more information, call Jean Crawford at (859) 936-1727.
Crossroads Group of Narcotics Anonymous — 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Church of God Fellowship Hall in Burgin and 6:30 p.m. Fridays in the Victorian Commons building at 202 W. Broadway in Harrodsburg. For more information, call (859) 613-4498.
KinCare Support Group — 6 p.m. Monday. For more information, call Cliff Dunne at (859) 238-1329. Open to any grandparent or relative helping to raise family member’s children.
Narcotics Anonymous — 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Recovery Roadhouse Inc. at 1000 E. Lexington Ave. Suite 21, Greenleaf Shopping Center. Also meets 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Parkinson’s Support Group — 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center.
Pathways Grief Support Group — 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Hospice Inc., 120 Enterprise Drive, Danville. The group is open to those who have suffered a loss, whether served by Heritage Hospice or not. Friends of the bereaved also are welcome. For more information, call (859) 236-2425.
Preparing to Breastfeed Support Group — 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Jane Todd Crawford Room at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Weight Loss Support Group, Alum Springs — 5 p.m. Monday at Alum Springs Church of God.
Weight Watchers — 5 p.m. Monday; noon Tuesday; 10 a.m. Thursday; drop in hours for weigh-in only 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday; and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at 3940 S. Danville bypasss, behind Caldwell and Cook hearing services.
YWCA Support Group for Victims of Domestic Violence — 10:30 a.m. Mondays except holidays at 141 N. Third St., Danville. For more information, call Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program at (859) 326-6142 or Safe Connections at (859) 236-2293. Child care is available upon request.
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Community Arts Center — Want to be part of the Community Arts Center's Wild West exhibit this February and March? The center needs volunteers to lead school groups through the building, act in dramatic performances, work the ticket office, and more. For more information, call Nancy Martindale at (859) 321- 6925, email info@communityartscenter.net, or visit the website www.communityartscenter.net.
Acoustic Jam/Amplified Jam— 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jam sessions are held at the Masonic Lodge at North Fourth and Smith streets. For more information, call John Hughes at (859) 583-4112.
New Horizons Band — 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Community Arts Center, 401 W. Main St. This is beginning band for adults. Sign up at www.communityartscenter.net, call (859) 236-4054, or just show up. Anyone with any level of musical experience (or non-experience) is welcome.
