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Hart County Civil War Days will be held September 10th thru 11th, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in Munfordville. Friday's events will include: a historical exhibit, live music from the civil war era, Civil War fashion show and dance lessons. On Saturday, a pancake breakfast will be held from 6 to 10 a.m., parade at 10 a.m., historical tours, arts and crafts fair, living history camps, battle reenactment, childrens activity area, Tea at River Pointe 11 to 12:30, country ham dinner and the famous Blue-Grey ball at 7 p.m. On Sunday, enjoy the pre-church service music, Civil War era church service and battle reenactment. For more information, call 524-5701 or 1-888-686-3673.

The Munfordville Lions Club will hold it's Annual Civil War Days Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Hart County High School Cafeteria from 6 AM to 10 AM. Tickets will be available at the door for $5.00 each. The Lions Club will also be collecting used eyeglasses, so please recycle your used eyeglasses with the Lions Club. Your old eyeglasses can help somebody else see better!

Hiseville Community Volunteer Fire Department and Modern Woodmen will host a car, truck and tractor show and Karaoke contest at Hiseville Elementary School. Registration for vehicles will be 12 to 1:00 p.m., entry fee is $15. Award presentations start at 2:00 p.m. Karaoke contest entry fee $10, starting at 4:00 p.m. Call 590-5588 or 576-5649 for more information. Proceeds will go toward fire equipment.

The 2nd annual Jackie Trowbridge Foundation Benefit will be held Saturday, Sept. 11th at 12 noon til 10:00 p.m. at the Trowbridge farm located on the Randolph-Goodluck Road, Summer Shade. There will be a cake walk, auction, face painting and cornhole tournament. Concessions available. Proceeds will be donated to someone in the area who is battling cancer. Call 428-4061 or (502) 363-9956

The Voices of Woodsonville will have "Power of Praise" as their quest on Saturday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Woodsonville Baptist Church. Rev. K. T. Ford is the pastor.

The 30th annual Caverna Band Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 11th at Caverna High School. Preliminary competition will begin at 3 p.m. with 9 bands participating including: Hart Co, Green Co, Monroe Co., Adair Co. and Eastern (Louisville). Finals competition begins at 7:15 p.m. The Caverna band will perform in exhibition at 9:30 followed by the awards ceremony at 10:00.

The descendants of the late C. C. Riddle and Ethel Groce Riddle will have a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 12th, at Branstetter Park, located near the junction of Hwy 90 and Hwy 163 near Summer Shade. Bring a covered dish and old photos.

Temple Hill Baptist Church located on Long Hunter's Trail in Glasgow will have a singing featuring the Midstate Quartet from Tennessee on Sunday, September 12th at 5:00 p.m.

Leitchfield Crossing Baptist Church will hold revival services beginning Monday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The church is located North 31-W in Munfordville. Special music nightly. Pastor Ben Benningfield welcomes everyone. Call 537-5388 for more information.

The Hart County Retired Teachers Association will be having it's September meeting on Tuesday, September 14th, at the fellowship hall of the Horse Cave Baptist Church beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be a potluck meal. The guest for the evening will be the County winner for the AARP Grandparent essay contest for last year and Hart County State Representative Dottie Sims, who will speak concerning the State Legislation.

The Salvation Army Hart County Service Unit will meet Thursday, September 16 for a potluck meal at 11AM at the home of Janet Schneider, 407 College St., Horse Cave. Please bring a covered dish (meat, drinks and bread provided); we'll discuss plans for bell ringing at the Horse Cave Heritage Festival.

Free General Baptist Church will be having a benefit singing Saturday, Sept. 18th, with singing by the Homeland Singers.

Benefit Gospel Concert will be held at the Hodgenville Civic Center on Sunday, September 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appearing will be Mike Esh, Ronnie Benningfield, and Charles Durham, Jim Kessler, Amy Loyall and Mark Ramsey, Glen Rice, Malerie Skaggs, and Camille Turner, Brighter Day, Ricky, Angelia, and Blake Whitlock, Charlotte Ramirez and Wesley Meadowlarks, and the Sunrise Manor Rhythm Band. A love offering will be taken and all proceeds to to purchase a digital projector and screen for the chapel at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home.

Revival services will be held Sunday, Sept. 19th thru Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, at New Birth Church of God, at Mt. Washington with Evangelist Paul Hodge, of Savannah GA. Sunday services 10:30 am and 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Wednesday services will be at 7:00 p.m., special singing nightly.

Kentucky Repertory Theatre will be holding auditions for the upcoming play, A Christmas Story. Seven children's parts need to be filled for Ralphie, Randy, Flick, Schwartz, Esther Jane Alberry, Helen Weathers and Scut Farkas. The auditions will take place at the Theatre's rehearsal Hall on Main Street side Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22nd and 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Interested young people should call the Theatre (270-786-1200 or 800-342-2177) to schedule an audition. They will need to arrive prepared to deliver a two-minute monologue and bring a photo of themselves that the Theatre can keep. Rehearsals for the young people selected will begin late in October. The play will run November 26th thru December 19th.

Cub Run Days will be held on Saturday, September 25th. There will be a car and tractor show.

Free Bethel General Baptist Church will be holding a singing on Saturday, Sept. 25th, at 7:00 p.m. with singing by The Remnants. Proceeds will go toward the church doors.

Benefit Auction for Hope Highbaugh will be held on Saturday, September 25th at the Bonnieville Elementary School at 5:00 p.m. Steve and Hope Highbaugh lost their 15-year-old daughter, Alicia to cancer in 2005 and Hope is fighting breast cancer.

Cedar Cliff Baptist church will be holding revival services starting Sunday, October 3rd - 8th at 7:00 p.m. nightly. The evangelists will be Bro. Greg Nichols, Bro. Tony Wright and Bro. Scott Coats with special music each evening. The church is located at 825 Cedar Cliff Road in Horse Cave. Call Bro. Greg for more information at 590-6452.

Kentucky Repertory Theatre will open the fall season on October 15, 2010, with Moonlight and Magnolias, by Charles Isherwood, a comedy based on events that occurred during the filming of Gone with the Wind. The play will run October 15th thru October 30th. For reservations, call 1-800-342-2177.

The Kentucky Railway Museum is a 501 C3 non-profit organization that strives to educate and inform the public of the era and importance of railroad history. The organization will have their annual auction fundraiser on Friday, November 19th at Paroquet Springs Conference Center in Shepherdsville. Donations in the form of an item or gift certificate for the auction are needed. All donations are tax deductible. You may mail donations to the Kentucky Railway Museum, P. O. Box 240, New Haven, KY 40051 or if you donation or auction item needs to be picked up, please call 800-272-0152.

The Hart County Volunteer Rescue Squad will be collecting funds to update and maintain equipment and provide services to our community. Each family who makes at least a $20 contribution will receive one 8 x 10 family portrait. The persons authorized to collect funds are Michael Watkins, Charlie Bowling, Marcus Booher, and Dave Cupp. If you have any questions or would like more information, call 524-5791.

A non-profit weight loss support group will be held in Munfordville. Meetings will be based on a credible national organization's guidelines. A walking club may be formed and will be optional. Weigh-ins, according to the guidelines, are not part of the weekly meetings, this may be done at each member's convenience. There will be no membership fees, just optional minimal donations for expenses. No diets will be issued. For more information, call Liz at 528-1860 or 524-5217

The Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce announces a new publication is available. Collection of 1960 Metcalfe County Centennial Photos, a soft cover book, contains forty-seven 8 x 10 black and white photos made at the Metcalfe County Centennial Parade copied from the collection of Mrs. Pauline Coleman. The book is now available at the Chamber Office for only $10. Only 100 copies are available at this time so if anyone wishes to have a copy, you should purchase it ASAP. The office cannot hold copies for anyone.

NWS Peace Program, a non-profit and CSIET approved program, is seeking caring families in the area to host high school students from various countries for the 2010 school year. Students are 15 to 18 years of age and will begin arriving in August to spend the upcoming five to ten months with a caring family while attending a local high school. The students speak English and are interested and learning about our culture while teaching you about their own. They have medical insurance and their own spending money to cover such things as clothing, school supplies, and entertainment. Host families are not paid but may be able to claim a $50 per month charitable contribution on their income tax. For more information call 1-866-846-3977 or visit www.nw-services.com

The home of Russell and Stephanie Nunn of Bonnieville was destroyed by fire early Wednesday, July 7th. The family lost everything they had. Efforts are being made to help the family as much as possible. The family had no insurance. Household items, appliances, furniture, and clothing are needed. The clothing sizes needed are: Male adult, size medium shirt; pant size 34x32, and shoe size 11. Female adult, medium top, pant size 8, and shoe size 8. Female teen, medium top, pant size 8, and shoe size 8. If you can assist in any way, please contact Dennis Amos at 528-1354, David Shepherd at 786-1668, and Michael Killebrew at 218-1339.

Hunter Cross had a bike accident on July 3rd and is currently at the Children's Hospital in Louisville. Donations are greatly appreciated and may be made at any South Central Bank location.

The Educational Opportunity Centers can help individuals apply for financial aid and the college of their choice. For more information, call Western Kentucky University at 270-745-4441 or toll-free at 1-877-753-0005.

The Metcalfe County Farmer's Market has begun operation for 2010 on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. until sellout at the pavilion across from the Extension Office on East Street.

Kentucky Homeplace helps the uninsured with their medical and prescription needs. Contact Sharon Cherry at 1-800-507-2132 for more information.

Drug Prevention Classes for Teens will be held at Three Springs Baptist Church on Sundays from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. They also have drug and alcohol programs using the 12 Steps Program. For more information, contact Larry Sexton at 308-5884, Coren Sexton at 528-4125, or Terill Thomas at 392-6773.

The food pantry will be open every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Munfordville Baptist Church from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Also the food pantry is open on the following Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Community Action of Southern Kentucky announces participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Kentucky Department of Education. Participants eligible for free and/or reduced price meals must have a complete application with documentation of eligibility information which may include a food stamp or K-TAP case number, or names of household members and income information. The center in Hart County is located at 815 Main Street, Munfordville. If you have a question regarding the program, please contact Mitzie Pruitt or Kacey Cole at 270-782-3162.

Quitting smoking is not easy, but with the right support you can do it. The Cooper/Clayton method gives people the help they need to get past their cravings. If you or someone you know is interested in quitting smoking, call the Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-842-0950 to enroll in these classes. The classes are free, but require nicotine replacement therapy. Nicotine replacement products will be available for the participant to purchase at a low discount price. Nicotine patches will cost participants about $1.50 a day.

Bonnieville Baptist Church will take orders for Angel Food Ministries after the first of each month on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. until the order deadline. You may place orders online by visiting www.bonnievillebc.com or www.angelfoodministries.com Orders placed in person at the church may be paid by cash, check, money order, or EBT. Orders placed online may be paid by credit or debit card.

Hart of Autism, a support group for parents and educators of children on the autism spectrum will be held every 3rd Monday of every month at Munfordville Baptist Church at 3:15 p.m. For more information call 774-1180.

A spay and neuter grant is available for dogs and cats in Hart County, limit two per household. To request a certificate, please call 270-286-6096 and leave your name, number, and that you are calling about the spay/neuter grant. Funds will be first come first served. Additional charges may apply.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange needs host families urgently in the community for semester home stay programs. If you are interested in opening your home for an international student, please call P. I. E. at 1-800-828-9001 or visit www.pieusa.org

The Barren River District Health Department conducts Diabetes Self Management Training classes in every county in the district. To find a class in your area, or to register for a class, call toll-free at 1-877-641-5822, Ext. 136 or in the Bowling Green area call 270-781-8039 ext. 136.

Free Diabetes Self Management Training Classes will be held at local health departments around the area. To register for classes or for more information, call toll-free at 1-877-641-5822, Ext. 136. In Warren County, please call 781-8039, Ext. 136.

Forte International is a non-profit organization dedicating to placing exchange students in loving homes across the US to experience our culture firsthand. Forte is looking for host families in this area. Students are from Europe, South America, and Asia. They all speak English, have health insurance, and spending money. For more information please contact 1-888-866-6869, email forteexchange@forteusa.org, or visit www.forteexchange.org

Bro. Dillard Walters and Bro. Mike Hurt would like to invite everyone to the Munfordville Community Church, located behind McDonalds in Munfordville on the left. Services begin at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Hart County stray dogs can now be taken to Edmonson County by calling the judge's office at 524-5219, Monday through Friday. Weekends must be emergencies only.

Kentucky livestock producers in need of hay can call the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's toll-free Hay Hotline to find farmers with hay to sell. The Hay Hotline number is 1-888-567-9589. Growers with hay for sell also may call the number. Producers who call the number to buy or sell will be listed on the Hay Hotline page on the Department's website, www.kyagr.com

Cave City Christian Church now has a Sunday School Class for Special Needs individuals. The class meets each Sunday at 10am in the church fellowship hall. For more information call 773-3643 or 773-4546. You may also email ccchurch@scrtc.com

There will be an N/A Group held at Woodsonville Baptist Church on Thursday's at 6:00 pm. in the dining room. Groups are ran by Nan Ford .

Hopeful Hearts Too is a local support group that meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Glenview Christian Church in Glasgow at 6:30pm. This group helps people in our community grow in Christ through comfort and education dealing with issues of infertility and adoption. For more information contact Chad and Jenny Lu Shireman at 270-678-4211 or go online to www.glenviewchristian.org

Miracle Healing Services will be held at Immanuel Ministry Church every Sunday night at 6:30pm. Expect the power of God to flow through the gifts of the Spirit as prayer, praise, and intercession is made unto God bringing healing to your spirit, soul, and body. Immanuel Ministry Church is located six miles east of Horse Cave on Hwy. 218 in LeGrande. For more information call Pastor Phillip Trent at 786-4339.

The Cave City Christian Church is now offering the ADO (Addiction Deliverance Outreach) Ministry for faith-based drug and alcohol counseling. For more information or to schedule an assessment, phone 773-3643.

Fibromyalgia Support Group will have monthly sessions scheduled each 3rd Wednesday at 3pm at the T. J. Samson Educational Resource Center in Glasgow's Central Center. Group membership is not a requirement for attendance. This is a Free session and open to everyone in the community. For additional support group information, anyone may call the Resource Center at 651-4745. Registration is not required.

The Family Medical Center of Hart County will be hosting Diabetes Education Classes on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 1pm until 3pm. Diet and glucose meter education is provided by a registered dietician and an RN. For details, contact 270-524-7231. You do not have to be a patient at the Family Medical Center to attend.

Community Adult and Pediatric Heart Saver CPR, First Aid and Blood-borne Pathogen Training Classes remain available at T. J. Samson's Educational Resource Center in Glasgow. These classes are specifically designed for, but not limited to, lay rescuers who are required to obtain a course completion card or credential that documents completion. Pre-registration is required. Anyone may call 270-651-4745 for information. Individuals interested in Healthcare Provider CPR Classes may call the Education Department at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. That number is 270-651-4455.

If you currently have items for elderly people that are not being used (including: wheelchairs, canes, commodes, Chairs, shower chairs, transfer benches etc.), be aware that there are many people in the community who need these items and can not afford them because Medicare and Medicaid do not pay for them. Don't let these things set around unused. Contact Ms. Copas at 270-786-1395 or Pastor Phillip Trent at 270-786-4339 for information on donating these items to those who are in need.