Clinton County Veteran’s Service Officer Joe Root has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, he is delaying ordering paver bricks until February 15. Cost of the paver bricks and the amount of donation is $100. Root’s office hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. His phone number is 765-659-6389.
The AARP Tax Aide program is offering free assistance for low to moderate income and elderly taxpayers beginning Wednesday, February 6. Most returns are e-filed and all volunteers assisting with taxes must pass a test to be certified preparers. Tax assistance is available in Harmony Hall at Wesley Manor on Wednesday beginning February 6. Sessions at Wesley Manor will continue on Thursday, February 7; Wednesday, February 13, Thursday, February 14; and each Wednesday through April 10 by appointment. Call 656-2111 to schedule an appointment between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tax assistance is also available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays beginning February 21 and continuing through April 11 at the Frankfort Neighborhood Center.
Clinton County Adult Education at The Learning Network of Clinton County offers classes to study for the TASC exam (formerly GED). We have open learning lab study hours Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. We also prepare students to become eligible for free work certification programs such as CNA, CDL, Welding, or HVAC. Our English as a Second Language classes cater to individuals seeking to improve English skills at beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels. We have open enrollment for ELL classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.. Give yourself a raise because education pays! For more information, please contact Amie Milam at 659-6380, ext. 1822 or email at [email protected]. We are located at the Learning Network, 1111 S. Jackson St.
The Jobs for Life Initiative is now accepting applications for Jobs for Life students. Classes begin Tuesday, February 5, at 6:30 p.m., at the First Evangelical Church, 352 W. Clinton St., Frankfort. Classes will continue each Tuesday and Thursday nights through March 28. Applications can be picked up at the church or the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce. There is no charge. For more information, contact Sheri McCormick at 765-652-0361 or Miriam Curts at 513-484-6750.
The following events are coming up at the Delphi Opera House: Saturday, February 2 — Harpeth Rising.; Saturday, February 16 — Jeffrey Bowen, An Evening at the Piano Bar; Saturday, February 23 — Local Brew/Jason Wells & Friends. Tickets and details: www.delphioperahouse.org or call 765-564-4300.
Due to weather concerns, Clinton Prairie is pushing back the visit of teen mental health, suicide prevention and crisis intervention expert Jeff Yalden to Thursday, January 31, at 6 p.m. in the Clinton Prairie Auditorium. His presentation will ignite positive change in our youth and community. There will be an evening parent and community session as well as raising teens in a digital world and the impact this has on their well-being. Yalden will give his theory on teen suicide and youth mental health.
Faith Family Church will be hosting the No Regret’s Men’s Conference on Saturday, February 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 508 West Green Street in Frankfort. Faith Family will be one of over 100 host sites around North America hosting the conference streaming in high definition from Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin. For more information, check out the church website, www.faithroots.org and www.menwithnoregrets.org. Tickets are available now and at the door for $15.
Super Subs will be available at Trinity Church – Highway 38 in Mulberry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or delivered on Sunday, February 3. Call 765-296-2323 or 418-1096 to order your subs by January 31. Cost is $8 for up to three meats and $9 for all four meats. Double cheese is an additional $1.
Shine On University Day Services and school aged after care and programming is coming to Clinton County on Monday, February 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Frankfort Community Public Library, 208 W. Clinton St. If you have a loved one receiving the Medicaid waiver and are looking for day services or school aged after care and summer programming, don’t miss this meeting. Executive Director Tammy Frost will be here to share the projected opening date, location, hours of operation, transportation options and answer any questions you may have. For more information, contact Frost or Gena Carson, Clinton County Enrichment Director, at 765-464-9244.
Stop by Harry’s Coffee Bar on the lower level of the Frankfort Community Public Library during the Fire and Ice Festival on Saturday, Feb. 9 anytime from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to see Ostler slides. The slideshow will include pictures taken at both Girl and Boy Scout event in the 1950s. Harry’s will be open for business, so you can warm up with a chai or coffee, eat a snack and enjoy the slideshow. For more information, call 654-8746.
Zonta’s 26th Annual Chicken Noodle Supper and Country Store will be held Saturday, March 2, from 4:30-7 p.m. in the 4-H Building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $9 for adults, children age 4-12 is $5 and those under age 3 are free.
Clinton Prairie Elementary will be holding a meeting for parents of kindergarten students on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. This meeting is for parents only. Prospective kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2019. Kindergarten screening will be held Monday, April 15, from 8:20 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Visit the Clinton Prairie Elementary website at el.clintonprairie.com to complete a form to tell us about your prospective student. For more information, contact Clarice Good at 765-654-4473 or [email protected].
The Purdue Women’s Japanese Choir will be performing on Tuesday, April 9, at Wesley Manor. The schedule is as follows: 10:30-10:45 a.m.: Performance for Wesley Manor residents @ Chapel; Noon to 12:20 p.m.: Join Kiwanis @Social Room; 12:30-12:55 p.m.: Performance for Kiwanis and Guests @ Chapel.
The following is a schedule of Special Events in Frankfort and Clinton County for 2019: February 9 — Frankfort Fire & Ice Festival; March 16 — 3rd Annual Women’s Expo at Frankfort Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; March 26 — Kaspar Media Points of Light Volunteer Fair, 4-7 p.m.; June 8 — Kirklin Art & Antique Fair; July 4 — Fourth of July Celebration, TPA Park; July 13-21 — Clinton County Fair; July 26-27 — Frankfort Hot Dog Festival; August 23-24 — Rossville Summer’s End Festival; September 25 — Kaspar Media Senior Fair October 12 — Frankfort Oktoberfest; November 22-January 1 — Christmas Celebration of Lights, Frankfort.