POOL HOURS

Joseph Baldonado Outdoor Swimming Pool, 2570 Screaming Eagle Blvd., is open noon-6 p.m. daily. For more information, call Baldonado Pool at 270-798-5207.

MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL

Hopkinsville Mayor Carter M. Hendricks is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Serving on the council with give students the opportunity to address community issues and offer youth-centered solutions and ideas to local government. Application submissions must include form, a 300-word personal essay, two letters of recommendation, a signed parental consent form and a photograph. Applications are available the Hopkinsville Municipal Center, 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. Applications also are available at www.hoptown.org/mycity. Email applications to [email protected], hand deliver or mail to the municipal center. For more information, call 270-890-0200.

SINGLE FATHERS LUNCH AND LEARN

Single Fathers Lunch and Learn will meet 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sept. 6 and 20 at Taylor Youth Center, 82 Texas Ave. This group is for single fathers with children 5 years old or younger. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch with them. For more information, call Army Community Service-Family Advocacy Program at 270-412-5500.

CLOTHING GIVEAWAY

Christian House of Praise will host a free clothing giveaway 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 8 at Oak Grove Community Center, 1705 Thompsonville Lane, Oak Grove. For more information, call 270-640-7575.

NASHVILLE BALLET YOUTH AUDITIONS

Nashville Ballet will have open auditions for the 2018-19 season production of “Nashville’s Nutcracker” Sept. 9 at Nashville Ballet’s Sylvan Park facility, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville. Dance experience is not required. Children must be at least 8 years old by Dec. 31 to audition. Children 12 years and older must be School of Nashville Ballet students. A $10 audition fee and a 4-by-6-inch full-body photograph also is required. For audition times and registration, visit www.nashvilleballet.com/youthcast.

RED CROSS BLOOD DONATIONS

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. Blood and platelet donors of all blood types, especially type O negative and O positive, are needed to replenish the blood supply following a critical summer blood shortage. Donors are urged to make an appointment to donate using the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/sport-clips or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:

•11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday: St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1698 Candon Road, Cadiz, Kentucky

•10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sept. 10 at American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St., Clarksville

*8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Northwest High School, Clarksville.

MILITARY SURVIVOR APPRECIATION WEEK

Fort Campbell Army Community Service-Survivor Outreach Services will host Military Survivor Appreciation Week Sept. 7-16. Activities include the annual Boots on the Ground display Sept. 7-16 at 101st Airborne Division Headquarters, ACS Survivor Outreach Services building rededication 3 p.m. Sept. 7, Run for the Fallen 8 a.m. Sept. 8, Memorial 9/11 Wreath Laying Ceremony 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at division headquarters For more information or to donate boots, call 270-798-0272.

INTRODUCTION TO WHOLE HEALTH

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Heath Administration will host Whole Health for Life sessions 2-4 p.m. Sept. 10, 11, 24, 25 in Classroom 2 of the Pfc. Milton A. Lee Soldier for Life Center, 5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd. The VA’s Whole Health for Life focuses on making veterans more active partners in their health and well-being, and includes self-care and complementary therapies along with conventional medical care. For more information call, 615-339-8933.

RESUME FOR RESULTS

The Army Community Service-Employment Readiness Program will host Resume for Results sessions 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 12 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. For reservations, call 270-798-4412.

INFORMATIONAL CLASS

Army Community Service will host a class, “I Married a Soldier. Now what?” 6:15-8 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. For more information, call 270-798-4800.

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR

Army Community Service will host a Volunteer Recruitment Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. For more information, call 270-956-2934.

MILITARY SPOUSE USAJOBS PREP

The Army Community Service-Employment Readiness Program will host free USAJOBS Prep sessions for military spouses 9-11 a.m. Sept. 25 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. For reservations, call 270-798-4412.

GERMAN CULTURE WORKSHOP

Army Community Service-Relocation Readiness Program offers a German Culture Workshop 11-12:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at The Smokehaus at Sportsman Lodge, 6633 Sportsman Lane. Participants will learn about the German culture and language. Reservations are required one week prior to the workshop. For more information, call 270-956-2676.

HOPKINSVILLE MUSIC MAKERS

Mothers and care providers of children 5 years old and younger are invited to attend Hopkinsville Music Makers 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1118 Pin Oak Drive, Hopkinsville. During this free hour-long class, children will enjoy singing, movement and a story. The class will continue to meet every Tuesday thereafter.

USAJOBS PREP

The Army Community Service-Employment Readiness Program will host free USAJOBS Prep sessions 9-11 a.m. Sept. 5 and 19 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. For reservations, call 270-798-4412.

PILLARS OF HOPE

The 9/11 Pillars of Hope Project will be on display Sept. 7-29 at Robert F. Sink Memorial Library, 38 Screaming Eagle Blvd. This public art piece serves to commemorate and remember the victims, Families and all those who have served since 9/11. Sponsored by Fort Campbell’s branch of the American Red Cross. For more information, call 270-798-5729.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Fort Campbell’s American Red Cross needs volunteers to help set up the 9/11 Pillars of Hope Project, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 7 at the Robert F. Sink Memorial Library, 38 Screaming Eagle Blvd. Volunteers also are needed to disassemble the art piece 1-3 p.m. Sept. 29. Volunteers do not have to be registered with the American Red Cross. For more information, call Tere Kangas at 270-798-2171.

PARTY ON THE POST

Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Party on the Post with Adam Warner at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Town Center Park, corner of Indiana and Michigan Avenues. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, food and non-alcoholic beverages, but pets should stay home. Food and beverages also will be available for purchase. For more information, call 270-798-7535.

SERVE TO REMEMBER PROJECT

Volunteers are needed 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Manna Café, 1319 Franklin St., Clarksville, to support Fort Campbell’s American Red Cross 9/11 Service to Remember Project. The Red Cross is partnering with Manna Café to build food boxes for local Families in need and other activities. Sign up to volunteer by visiting www.allforgood.org/projects/bJj1pR86. For more information, call Tere Kangas at the American Red Cross at 270-798-2171.

RESUME CLASS

Army Community Service will offer a Volunteer to Career Resume Building Class 10-11 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. For more information, call 270-956-2934 or email [email protected].

TEAM BUILDING EVENT

The Human Resources Directorate, which includes Military Personnel Services Division, Army Education Center, Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program, Career Skills Program, Army Substance Abuse Program, and Administrative Services Division will observe its annual team building event Sept. 14. Office closures and emergency contact information are as follows:

•Military Personnel Services Division, Building 2702 (includes In/Out Processing, ID Cards/DEERS, Retirement/Separations, Reassignments; Soldier Records, Actions, and Promotions for non-PSDR units; and eMILPO office), and HR portion of SRP will be closed. For emergencies, contact Mr. Goodman at 931-980-9987.

•Casualty/Mortuary Affairs Section, Building 2703 will be closed. For emergencies, contact the on-call duty cell phone at 931-216-3380.

*Army Education Center, Building 202 (includes Counseling Branch, Learning Resource Center, BSEP, Testing Services and Education Center Administrative offices) will be closed. For emergencies, contact Mr. Goodman at 931-980-9987.

*Fort Campbell Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP), Buildings 5661 and 5668 will be open for all operations from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For additional information, visit SFL-TAP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FortCampbellSFLTAP, or visit our official SFL-TAP website at www.sfl-tap.army.mil, or call 270-798-5000.

•Fort Campbell Army Substance Abuse Program in Buildings 2551 and 2553 will be closed. For emergencies, contact Mr. Younger at 931-338-2419.

•Fort Campbell Career Skills Program office in Building 5668 will be will be open for all operations from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

•Administrative Services Division’s Installation Regulations/Forms and FOIA/PA services, located at Building 2702, will be closed. The Official Mail and Distribution Center and Unit-Publications Account Office, located at Building 91, will be open. For emergencies, contact Mrs Rawlings at 270-798-3429.

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

Help nail aluminum trail markers on the Short Loop and Recovery trails 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 22 at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville. Volunteers also may help with exotic plant removal on the prairie addition. For more information, call 931-648-5526.

SPECIAL NEEDS BALL

The Army Community Service-Exceptional Family Member Program will host a Special Needs Ball 4-6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. This semi-formal social event is only open to exceptional Family members and their Families. For more information, call 270-798-2727.

OAK GROVE BRANCH CLOSING

Effective Sept. 28, the Fortera Credit Union, 208 Segler Drive, Oak Grove, will be closed. To find a new location, visit www.ForteraCU.com.

OCS hall of fame nominees

2019 Army Office Candidate School nominations are being accepted for the Army 2019 OCS Hall of Fame. All applications must be turned in no later than Oct. 1. The eligibility criteria for nomination and required documents are available at http://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/199th/ocs. For more information, contact Capt. Jose Elizabeth, 706-545-6932 or [email protected].

HAL AND BETTYE THURMOND AWARD

The Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission is accepting nomination for the Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award. Nominees should be someone in the Hopkinsville-Christian County area who improve the community through their dedication to human relations. Nominations, along with a brief bio, must be received by 4 p.m. Oct. 5 to be considered. Email submissions to [email protected] or mail them to Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission at 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. The 2018 Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award winner will be honored at the Mayor’s Unity Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center, 303 Conference Center Drive, Hopkinsville.

S.T.A.T. CLASS FOR TEENS

Student Traffic Awareness Training, a free four-hour class for high school students ages 15-19, will be offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Grace Nazarene Church, 3135 Trenton Road, Clarksville. Applications are available at Clarksville Police Headquarters, 135 Commerce St., Clarksville. Applications also can be found online at www.clarksvillepd.org. For more information, call Misty Mackens at 931-648-0656 extension 5453 or email [email protected].

UNITY BREAKFAST

Join Hopkinsville Mayor Carter Hendricks and keynote speaker, Derrick Ramsey, secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, for a morning of fellowship during the Mayor’s Unity Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center, 202 Conference Center Drive, Hopkinsville. A $10 donation is requested for individual tickets in advance. Tickets at the door cost $15. For more information, call 270-887-4010.

KOREAN CULTURE WORKSHOP

Army Community Service-Relocation Readiness Program offers a Korean Culture Workshop 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Cole Park Commons, 1610 101st Airborne Division Road. Participants will learn about Korean culture and language. Reservation is required one week prior to the event. To register, call 270-956-2676.

MONEY SMART CLASSES

Heritage Bank will host monthly Money Smart Classes for Adults at 10:30 a.m. at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St., Hopkinsville. The Sept. 19 class “Pay Yourself First” is dedicated to identifying ways to save and introduce saving goals and options. The final class Oct. 17, “Charge it Right,” explains how to use credit cards responsibly. For more information, call 270-887-4262.

EXPECTANT PARENT WORKSHOP

Army Community Service-Family Advocacy Program will host an Expectant Parent Workshop 8:45-11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. To register, call 270-412-5500.

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger management classes are offered 2-3 p.m. every Tuesday at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd. For more information, call 270-205-1917.

15 TO FINISH SCHOLARSHIP

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is offering the “15 to Finish” scholarship to help students complete their associate degrees in two years or less. The scholarship will pay $500 to students who complete 15 credit hours per semester and enroll for 15 hours the next semester. For more information and to apply for this scholarship, visit www.kctcs.edu/15tofinish.

H&R BLOCK SCHOLARSHIPS

Full scholarships are now available to military spouses and wounded warriors for the H&R Block Income Tax Course. During the course, students will learn how to prepare state and federal tax returns. Visit hrblock.com/class to enroll. Use coupon code 22160 when enrolling.