Community Announcements

Current/Non-Date Specific

In response to the COVID-19 emergency, Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are now taking applications for an added spring open enrollment period for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2020, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The program, which is designed to help low-income households offset home energy costs, has increased income eligibility requirements to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

All applicants will be required to supply documentation at time of application:

• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.

• Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.

• Most current heating bill, statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program.

• The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.

Contact your local Community Action Office for more information.

May 29th

Hart County School is announcing graduation plans for Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th. Each graduate will have the opportunity to participate in an individual event. Hart County has 173 graduates for 2020. Students may have up to 6 guests with them.

ARK's Spay-Neuter-Rabies vouchers will go on sale Friday, May 29th, for use at Harland Animal Hospital or Riverside Animal Clinic. You may buy your $35 voucher online starting at 10:00 a.m. at ark4hart.org/shop or order by phone from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 270-404-0766. The offer is one per household and to Hart County residents only.

May 30th

The Senior parade for Caverna will take place Saturday, May 30th, at 3:00 p.m. at Horse Cave Volunteer Fire Department and then in Cave City at 3:30 p.m. Please follow social distancing guidelines.

 June 2nd

 Bro. Joe Milby will preach at the Lighthouse Church in Horse Cave Tuesday night, June 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. Bro. Bobby Neal is the pastor.

Tickets are on sale for the 2020 St. Jude Dream Home. The house is built in McCoy Place subdivision at 521 Montrose Drive in Bowling Green. The house is valued at $335,000. Tickets are $100

each.

June 5th

Caverna Schools have 52 graduates for 2020 and will have the opportunity to participate in an individual event June 5th & 6th. Students may have up to 4 guests with them.

June 7th

John Campbell will be at the Lighthouse Church on Sunday, June 7th, at 10:00 a.m. Bro. Bobby Neal is the pastor and the church is located at 680 Old Glasgow Road, Horse Cave.

Career EDGE, a web-based platform to deliver virtual career services to job-seekers, is set to be implemented statewide this month.  The South Central Workforce Development Board was the first workforce board in Kentucky to begin utilizing Career EDGE.  Career EDGE consists of 18 interactive modules with built-in virtual coaching including a job interview simulator, resume and job application builder, guidance in developing a personal brand, and essential life skills curriculum to support career seekers in preparation for finding a job or advance in employment.  Along with the introduction of Career EDGE in each of the state’s 10 workforce regions, is an outreach effort primarily led on the social media platforms, Facebook, Instragram, and Twitter @kycareeredge. Access to Kentucky Career EDGE is provided at www.kycareeredge.com.  New users simply register for an account by entering in basic contact information, along with their zip code to verify Kentucky residency.

Later/Distant Upcoming

The Kentucky State Police is featuring the rugged Jeep Gladiator Rubicon to support their fundraising efforts for Trooper Island Camp. The agency is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win this multipurpose vehicle recently named “2020 Pickup of the Year”. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at any KSP post located throughout the state. Tickets are also available to be purchased online by debit or credit card payment at https://squareup.com/store/trooper-island-inc. They can be purchased at the KSP booth at the Farm Machinery Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center Feb. 12-15 as well. The winning ticket will be drawn on Aug. 30, 2020 at the Kentucky State Fair. Ticket holders do not have to be present at the drawing to win. Raffle winner is responsible for all tax and license fees. (Charitable gaming license #0000633.)

The Kiwanis Club of Glasgow's 27th Annual James W. Barton Memorial Golf Scramble has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19th, at Fox Hollow Golf Course beginning at 8:00 a.m. If you would like to enter a team in the scramble, be a hole sponsor, or have any questions, please call James Bratcher at 270-670-5144. Team entry is $200 per team and hole sponsor is $100.

The Farm, Home & Garden Expo for Barren County will be held October 16th & 17th, at the National Guard Armory in Glasgow. Sponsorships and booth space is available. Call the Glasgow/Barren County Chamber of Commerce at 270-651-3161.