News Briefs for Oct. 29, 2012

Christmas parade set

The downtown Danville Christmas parade will be 7 p.m. Nov. 24 on Main Street. The mayor’s Christmas tree lighting will take place prior to the parade at 6 p.m. in Weisiger Park. The theme for this year’s parade will be classic Christmas characters.

Businesses that want to receive a Christmas parade entry form may email info@downtowndanville.com or call (859) 236-1909.

 

Garrard library events set

LANCASTER — Activities this week at the Garrard County Public Library include:

Lego Club — 6:30 p.m. today, the Lego Club will meet at the library. Bring your own Legos and enjoy a snack.

Wednesday Story Hour — 9:15-9:45 a.m., All My Children for ages 2-3; 10-10:30 a.m., Primarily Preschool for children ages 4-5; 11-11:30 a.m., The Young and the Restless for ages 18 months to 3 years.

Gaming 4 U — 3:30 p.m. Wednesday for students ages 12-18 can enjoy playing video games at the library.

Trick or Treat on the Square — 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, the library will be handing out treats at the annex door.

Online job hunting class — 1 p.m. Friday.  This free computer class will suggest reliable web sites to find job information. This class is sponsored by the Garrard County Public Library Workforce Center. 

 

Chili supper set for Saturday

BUTCHERTOWN — Butchertown Community Center will have a chili supper beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday. The menu includes homemade chili with crackers, hot dogs with homemade chili sauce, homemade desserts, soft drinks and water. A small auction will be held. All proceeds will benefit the Butchertown Community Center, located in northern Casey County.

 

LIHEAP subsidy program begins Nov. 5

Blue Grass Community Action Partnership will begin the subsidy portion of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program that provides heating assistance to eligible households on Nov. 5. The significant cost of energy to heat homes leaves many households unable to fully meet heating bills or purchase sufficient bulk fuel to keep their families safe and warm. The local Community Action Partnership is ready to help  

A household will be considered to be eligible for LIHEAP subsidy when the household meets the basic eligibility criteria: 

  • Makes and completes an application;
  • Is responsible for home energy costs, directly or as an undesignated portion of their rent;
  • Has a combined household income, for the calendar month prior to the month of application, not in excess of 130 percent of the federal poverty level as listed in the Income Eligibility Guidelines;
  • Lives in Kentucky when the application is made and apply in the county of residence; and
  • Does not have liquid resources in excess of $2,000 or $3,000 if at least one person in the household is 60 years old or disabled, ($4,000 if resources are being used for living expenses due to catastrophic illness).