What's Happening: Spencer County's community calendar

Taylorsville Lake annual

clean sweep

As the summer season draws to a close, it is time to clean up the leftovers of a long party.  The Taylorsville Lake Conservation Committee is sponsoring the event to be held Saturday, Sept. 25, beginning at 8 a.m.

This year is a dual effort in that as groups tidy up the lake area, other groups are invited to participate in a riverbank walk, cleaning the bank of Salt River from the Claude Owens canoe ramp downstream to Simpson Creek.

Lake groups will meet at the Tourist Center at 8 a.m., and Riverbank Walk groups will gather at 8 a.m. at the Canoe Ramp on West River Road about one mile from Bloomfield Road.

When finished, food, drink, and fun will be offered at the Tourist Center. 

National drug take back day

Spencer County, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in the national drug take back day Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the sheriff’s office, located on the corner of Main and Main Cross streets in Taylorsville.

All unwanted drugs, prescription or over-the-county, are acceptable, including liquid and solid forms. Please remove any names from the containers for your protection before discarding.

This program is anonymous. No questions will be asked. No identification will be required.

Seniors flu clinic

Christian Care Communities will be holding a senior flu clinic Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Flu shots will be free for individuals with Medicare Part B. No co-pays or deductibles apply. For persons without Medicare coverage, flu shots can be obtained for $25 (cash or check). Flu vaccines will be available for anyone 18 years or older.

Horse whisperer at Red Barn Arena

The Rodeo Cowboy Church and the Red Barn Arena will host Paul Daily, Horse Whisperer, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m.  Daily will take a colt that has never been ridden and in two hours will be able to ride the colt.  Come and enjoy Daily’s gifts and story of how he came to do what he does.  The Red Barn Arena is located at 6720 Mt. Washington Road. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend. 

 Ladies Auxiliary hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’

The Ladies Auxiliary to Post 11426 of Taylorsville  cordially invites the community to a Meet the Candidates event and Spaghetti Supper fundraiser.

This event will be held Thursday, October 7 from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11426, located on Washington St. in Taylorsville.

This is an informal evening to allow voters to meet candidates face to face.

Candidates should RSVP no later than Sept. 17 by contacting Dianne Stamper-Sheeley at 477-5573 or at edrms@att.net.

Waterford

Homecoming

Waterford Homecoming will be held September 18 at Waterford Park.

The annual event will feature live music, food, a softball tournament, crafts, a yard sale and silent auction.

Money raised after expenses will be used to sponsor local children in need at Christmas. Last year, the group raised enough to buy clothes and presents for three children.

Events include:

• 8:30 a.m. craft/yard sale

• 9 a.m. softball, contact Randy Wise

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. silent auction

• 10 a.m. signup for cornhole tournament,  11 a.m. first pitch

• 10:30 a.m. music by Straight Gate

• 11:30 a.m. music by Kyle Bennett and friends

• 12:30 p.m. senior adult and veteran honors

• 1:15 p.m. music by Buddy Stump and friends

• 2:15 p.m. music by Jarred Mattingly

•  2:45 p.m. music by Faye Barnes

• 4:30 p.m. music by Lonnie and Debbie Peach

• 5 p.m. Silent auction winners revealed

If you are interested in finding out more about Waterford Homecoming, please contact Bettye Yates at 477-2719 or 422-1966.

Progressive Dinner tickets on sale

The 2010 Progressive Dinner, a Main Street Program fundraiser, has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. This semi-formal event features a five-course meal and live music at various local businesses on Main Street in Taylorsville.

Guests are welcome to stroll along and listen to street musicians as they progress through the dinner courses, or partake in horse and carriage rides. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at The Tea Cup or The Red Scooter.

There will also be a raffle for two Progressive Dinner tickets. The cost is $5 for two chances and the drawing will be held Sept. 9. Information and raffle boxes are located at the two businesses listed above.