"April showers bring May flowers." Sometimes this saying can be true of life situations. Constant showers in life can be overwhelming, even though they have the potential to bring beautiful blessings. However, being caught in a bunch of rain doesn't mean you have to go without an umbrella! Below are resources that may act as your "umbrella" including: summer camp information, smoking cessation classes, GED information, and more.
Want to Quit?
The Jessamine County Health Department is sponsoring a FREE Cooper-Clayton Tobacco Cessation Class. (The patches and class will be limited to the first 25 registered.)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 6pm
Location: Jessamine County Health Department- 215 East Maple Street, Nicholasville
To pre-register, please contact Shana at 885-4149 ext. 1006.
You MUST pre-register to be eligible for free patches!
FREE GED Testing
Jessamine County Adult Education: Learning for Life
Free GED testing for eligible students on a first-come first-served basis until June 30th or until funds are expended. To get started, call Joann at (859)887-9052. Classes are forming now, so do not hesitate to call.
Spanish language tests are available. (Accomodation testing available for those with disabilities.)
Screen Free Week
April 30-May 4
Screen free week is a national celebration where children, families, schools, and communities turn off entertainment screen media and turn on life. It's a time to unplug and play, read, daydream, create, explore, and spend more time with family and friends.
Registration for Kindergarten and Preschool
(Ages 3 and 4 who meet eligibility)
Register for August classes at the Jessamine Early Learning Village on Monday, April 16th, 2012 from 10am-1pm and 3:30pm-6:30pm.
Bring your child's official birth certificate, social security card and proof of
residence (current utility bill, apartment lease, or house deed.) You will need to bring your child for kindergarten registration. You do not need to bring your child at this time for Preschool Registration. For more information call 877-5358.
Summer Camps
YMCA
Camps offered June through August
Monday through Friday
7am-6pm
Ages 5-12
Financial assistance available for families that qualify. Call Jennifer at 885-5013 for more information or go to ymcaofcentralky.org.Wilmore Parks and Recreation
Camps offered June through July
Monday through Friday
9am-4pm
Ages 5-13
Call 858-9031 for more information or go to wilmore.org and click on Parks and Recreation.
For more information about special needs summer camps call Vickie Shearer at the Parent Resource Center
877-2421 Ext. 3728
