Rowan County Public Library offers a range of technology classses to cater to various skill levels and learning goals.  Classes are free and open to the public on Mondays at noon, Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 11 a.m.  Tech staff is now scheduled to assist patrons during library hours.  Visit www.rowancountylibrary.org/computer-classes for technology staff hours.

Community Education event

Community Education - Stephanie Evans will have Zumba and strength training every Monday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Next week a few minutes of your time and a quarter out of your pocket will help benefit children who have lost their parents both locally and across the world.

“Quarters for Kids” is scheduled for Monday, April 23, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Button Auditorium on the campus of Morehead State University.

The concert will feature a variety of local music talents that will perform in an effort to raise money for local youth through the Sunrise Children’s Services’ local foster care program and the Craig Children and Family Foundation of Uganda.

Michael Harford, MSU professor of management, said he was inspired to put on the benefit concert after seeing Ssentongo David, president and founder of the Ugandan group, build and manage an orphanage for children.

“For the most of us, a quarter is small change, something that can be found nearly anywhere,” Harford said. “A quarter here to us doesn’t mean much, but in Uganda, it’s a lot.”

Musical talents will include those with the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music, the Black Gospel Ensemble, and volunteers from the community campus.

Proceeds will be split evenly between the two groups that provide aid, shelter, and education for underprivileged children who have lost their families.

“Both groups work diligently to provide youth in crisis with the tools they need to lead today and tomorrow,” the professor said. “These agencies give their all to promote integrity, self-discipline, love and selflessness for the benefit of today’s future . . . the children.”

Admission to the concert is just a quarter, but Harford said “with faith and trust in our community we know that each quarter will multiply in ways we can only imagine.”

For more information visit the Facebook page, “Quarters for Kids.”

“An individual reaches into their pocket, grabs a quarter, and flips it out and they’ll never miss it,” Harford said. “But put them all together and whole lot of love comes out. That’s what this is all about.”

There is also a GoFundMe set up with the goal to raise $500. More than $100 have been raised on the page that can be viewed at https://www.gofundme.com/quarter-for-the-kids.

Brad Stacy can be reached at bstacy@themoreheadnews.com or by telephone at 784-4116.

Community Education:

Mother goose story time for 36 months and under is every Tuesday from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Rowan County chess club meets at the Rowan County Public Library every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  All are welcome to learn and play.  Middle and high school students are invited.  Chess pieces and board are provided.

Community Education event

The PPN spring fling is scheduled for April 25, 2018.  Rhonda Banks will be hosting the dinner at McBrayer Elementary this year.  Please spread the word to the mentor teachers.  There will be several immersed students next fall.  Registration will start in April, and Dr. Kimberely Nettleton from Morehead State University will plan on coming to the schools around April 16 - 20, 2018, to place students.  

We are having a Drive 4UR School fundraiser for Project Prom next Wednesday, April 25^th from 8:30am-2:30pm at the high school.  We earn $20 for every adult who test drives a car. We can earn up to $40 if you do a second test drive in the Ford Expedition or Ford Echo. Please spread the word to your family and friends!  Thank you for your support!

Brandy Carver

RCSHS

On Wednesday, April 25, at 5 p.m., Rowan County Schools will host a district-wide Title I and Title III Parent Involvement Meeting to discuss the Title I and Title III programs for the 2018 - 2019 school year.  The meeting will be held at the Rowan County Board of Education building, 415 West Sun Street.  All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.  Light refreshments will be provided.  For information, contact Mike Mathews, Title I coordinator, at 784-8928 or mike.mathews@rowan.kyschools.us.

Community Education - Stephanie Evans will have Zumba and strength training every Monday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Community Education event

Community Education event

Rowan County Public Library offers a range of technology classses to cater to various skill levels and learning goals.  Classes are free and open to the public on Mondays at noon, Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 11 a.m.  Tech staff is now scheduled to assist patrons during library hours.  Visit www.rowancountylibrary.org/computer-classes for technology staff hours.

Join the Morehead Optimist Club at Cave Run Bingo Hall on U. S. 60 West of Morehead every Friday and Saturday evening.  Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7 p.m.  Each week the Optimist Club sponsors a group that supports Rowan County youth.  Those 18 years old or older are invited to enjoy an evening of fun while helping support the sponsored group.

Community Education event

Rowan County Public Library offers a range of technology classses to cater to various skill levels and learning goals.  Classes are free and open to the public on Mondays at noon, Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 11 a.m.  Tech staff is now scheduled to assist patrons during library hours.  Visit www.rowancountylibrary.org/computer-classes for technology staff hours.

Saturdays @ 11am: Directed technology course

• February 3: Online Shopping
  This course is designed to teach patrons how to identify and conduct safe online purchases, with a focus on privacy protection, safe browsing and buying, and an effective understanding of commonsense market practices such as buyer reviews and seller ratings. Appropriate for all ages, but aimed primarily at adults and seniors.
• Feb 10: Resume Writing
  A program meant to teach patrons how to compose and maintain an effective career resume, with a focus on services offered by or available through the library, such as the Cypress Resume app. Intended for teens through seniors.
• Feb 17: Digital Research
  This class is intended to educate patrons on how to perform effective online and digital research, assisted and unassisted, with a focus on services offered by or available through the library. Appropriate for all ages, but aimed primarily at teens through seniors.
• Feb 24: Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) Services
  Presentation on database services available from the Kentucky Virtual Library through RCPL. Includes explanations of EBSCO, WorldCat, LexisNexis, and more with the intent to familiarize patrons in their use and teach confidence in accessing these services. Appropriate for all ages, but aimed primarily at teens through seniors.
• March 3: Libby Application
  Libby is the friendly new app from the makers of OverDrive, which allows patrons to access thousands of digital titles. RCPL is proud to support Libby and to offer this course on how patrons can download and use it to quickly and easily start borrowing from our broad catalog of ebooks and audiobooks. Appropriate for all ages.

          Mar 10: Libby Application

·         Mar 17: Resume Writing

·         Mar 24: Digital Services

·         Mar 31: KYVL Services

The monthly Lego Club meeting for children ages 5 - 12 is the last Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. in the community room of the Rowan County Public Library.

Join the Morehead Optimist Club at Cave Run Bingo Hall on U. S. 60 West of Morehead every Friday and Saturday evening.  Doors open at 5 p.m.; bingo begins at 7 p.m.  Each week the Optimist Club sponsors a group that supports Rowan County youth.  Those 18 years old or older are invited to enjoy an evening of fun while helping support the sponsored group.