Community News

The Anderson County Community of Promise met June 4 at the Board of Education training room to celebrate its 10-year anniversary of participating in the Community of Promise Initiative under the America’s Promise for Youth Alliance, according to a press release.
The program began in May 2003 and has continued to grow over the last 10 years, the press release said.

Last Tuesday a group of local gardeners took a trip to the Rising Sons Winery in Lawrenceburg where they were to learn about the maintaining of a vineyard and growing of grapes.
“Their wine was really good and we wanted to learn more about it,” Paula Mullins, a member of the Master Gardner’s and coordinator of the event, said.
“The last time I came I tried nine different wines and there was only one I didn’t like.”

The Anderson County Health Department, Anderson Humane Society and local veterinarians will offer a rabies clinic for dogs and cats June 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Lions Club pavilion behind the baseball fields in the Anderson County community park.
The rabies vaccination will be $5 per animal.
All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and all pets must be at least 3 months old.
Other vaccines may be available for an additional charge, according to a press release. Cash or check will be accepted.

The Lester and Sarah Goodlett family reunion will be held Saturday, June 15 at Misty Valley Wedding Chapel in Shelbyville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring your favorite dish and drink. “If you have old or new pictures please bring them to share,” a press release said.
There is a creek for the children to enjoy but they must wear shoes, according to event organizers.
For more information contact Sharon at 502-834-7448.