Carroll County Community Calendar - Week of Oct. 24, 2012

Wednesday, Oct. 24

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers prescription drug plan comparison assistance for Medicare beneficiaries at Carroll County Public Library. Free. Participants must make an appointment by calling (502) 732-7020.

Carroll County Fiscal Court holds a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. to open sidewalk project bids.

Carrollton City Council holds a special meeting at 10 a.m. at city hall.

Carrollton Rotary Club meets at noon at the General Butler State Resort Park lodge.

AA Big Book study groups meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Carrollton Christian Church, 310 Fifth St.

Cartmell Elementary School Site Based Decision Making Council meets at 3:30 p.m. an the school.

Thursday, Oct. 25

Champions for a Drug-Free Carroll County meets at 11:30 a.m. in the community room, Carroll County Public Library.

Lions Club meets at noon at Butler Park lodge.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. every Thursday at Carrollton Christian Church.

Friday, Oct. 26

Carroll County Retired Teachers Association meets at 11:30 a.m. at General Butler Lodge, Two Rivers Restaurant.

Carrollton/Carroll County Tourism board meets at noon at the Tourism office, 515 Highland Ave.

AA Big Book study groups meet every Friday at 2 p.m. at Carrollton Christian Church, 310 Fifth St.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. every Friday at the Warsaw First Christian Church, 207 W. High St., Warsaw.

The Haunted Train Ride and Tracks of Doom will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the front entrance of General Butler State Resort Park. Admission is $5. Concessions are available. The event is held by Carroll County Tobacco Festival, Kentucky Kruizers, Little General Railroad and Worthville Volunteer Fire Department.

Saturday, Oct. 27

“Make a Difference Day”  Project Comfort Blitz Day will be held as volunteers from all over the county spend the morning winterizing homes and doing minor repairs for senior home owners. Talented construction workers will form teams with the rest of us to create more livable homes for the senior citizens among us. Everyone is needed despite their knowledge of construction. Coffee, juice and doughnuts will be provided at the First Baptist Church at 8 a.m. The event will finish with lunch at the Carrollton Christian Church.

The American Legion Riders of Post 41 meet at the Legion Hall, 123 Fifth St., Carrollton. Members of the Legion, Sons of the American Legion or the Ladies Auxiliary who own motorcycles of 350cc or larger are welcome. Call (502) 732-4941 for more information.

The Haunted Train Ride and Tracks of Doom will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the front entrance of General Butler State Resort Park. Admission is $5. Concessions are available. The event is held by Carroll County Tobacco Festival, Kentucky Kruizers, Little General Railroad and Worthville Volunteer Fire Department.

Sunday, Oct. 28

Fifth Annual Shop With A Cop Poker Run begins at  9 a.m. in Butler State Resort Park. $15 per rider, $25 per couple, $5 charge for additional poker had. All proceeds go to Shop With A Cop. The ride will run about 100 miles ending at the Carrollton Police Department on Clay Street in Carrollton. Chili, sandwiches, drinks will be provided. 50/50 raffle, door prizes, live auction with 200 CC dirt bike and other items will be offered. For information call Ron Jones (502) 525-9363.

Monday, Oct. 29

TOPS weight-loss group meets every Monday at the Senior Citizens of Northern Kentucky Center, 110 Sixth St., Carrollton. Weigh-in is 4:30-6:15 p.m.; meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. First visit is free. Call Donna Dameron leader at (859) 643-0375. Fee.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Carrollton Utilities commission meets at noon in the utility conference room at the office, 225 Sixth St.

Life in Carrollton, a faith-based alcohol and chemical dependency treatment series, meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Penecostals of Carrollton, 1207 Highland Ave. Enrollment is open. Call (888) 718-3174 for information.

Wednesday, Oct. 31
Halloween

The city of Carrollton and Carroll County hold Trick-or-Treating for Halloween from 6-8 p.m. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution during this time.