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Library Hours:Dec. 12-16: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 9-22: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 10-11 and Dec. 17-18: Closed
Dec. 23-Jan 1: Closed
Jan. 2: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 3: Regular hours resume
To submit a listing, please email marykay.jones@centre.edu.
Meetings/Gatherings
Get Centred will resume on January 8.
—Jeff Jones
FREE BREAKFAST: Students please note that every morning this week there will be breakfast stations set up in Crounse and Young in the ground floor hallways. The Centre Parents Association sponsors this service – free snacks, coffee and juice – so stop by on your way to finals and grab some fuel! The Centre Parents Association wishes each of you good luck with finals.
—Mona Wyatt
Saturday, Dec. 10. Kentucky School for Deaf (KSD) Christmas Tea and Tour. Click here for flyer. Reception and tours of historic Jacobs Hall at 303 S. Second St. Time/Place: Jacobs Hall, KSD campus, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $15 (children under 5 free). This event is sponsored by Kentucky School for the Deaf Charitable Foundation and Jacobs Hall Museum. Schedule for Jacobs Hall: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - KSD alumni tell the story of the school
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Music by the Danville Dulcimers and KSD ASL Choir and other live performances
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Tasty refreshments and hot spiced cider in Jacobs Hall Museum Gift Shop where you can shop for the new 2012 calendar, JHM ornament, cards and more.
Other Buildings on the Tour:
Old Centre, 625 W. Walnut
Jo Ann and Tim Rice, 4221 Perryville Rd.
Linda and Greg Barnard, 229 E. Lexington Ave.
Sue and John Ferguson, 114 W. Lexington Ave.
Laura and Eph Helton, 157 St. Mildred’s Ct.
Willis Russell House (1790s log house), 200 E. (Block) Walnut Ave.
Mark the date on your calendar! For more information, please contact JoAnn Hamm at 936-6813 or 236-6792 or email joann.hamm@ksd.kyschools.us All proceeds will benefit the children at Kentucky School for the Deaf and Jacobs Hall Museum.
—JoAnn Hamm
Saturday, April 28. Spring Concerto Concert. The Music Program would like to congratulate the students that have been selected as featured soloists in the Centre Orchestra's Spring Concerto Concert: Andrew Boylan ('12), Sarah Palmer('14), Erika Voss ('12), and Ben Yeiser ('13). Eleven students competed in the auditions which were held Dec. 2nd in Weisiger Theatre before a panel of esteemed musicians from across the bluegrass. The Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Newlin Hall.
—Amelia Groetsch
Volunteers needed. CKEEP (Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project), a United Way initiative, provides annual free tax preparation and filing for low-income Kentucky families, often identifying substantial amounts of tax credits for some families. The Village Branch Library (located at 2185 Versailles Road in Lexington), is a completely bilingual Spanish/English public library and will be a weekly host for this service from Jan. 23 - April 26. The program will be held on Mondays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteers are needed that are available during the afternoon/evening shifts, making this a great opportunity for college students looking to put their Spanish skills to practical use. NO prior tax knowledge is necessary! Volunteers will attend a one-time official training by the IRS, certifying them to prepare taxes on behalf of qualifying clients. Training sessions will be offered regularly in Lexington, December through February. Students interested (assuming they have reliable transportation to Village Branch Library in Lexington) may email swilcox@kyequaljustice.org to receive volunteer materials.
Looking for a quiet place to study? Trinity Episcopal Church (the one with the red doors and located across from the courthouse at 320 W. Main) will be open as a study center now through Thursday, Dec. 8, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Multiple study areas, WiFi throughout, kitchen available for use, snacks provided. Enter through left side door to rear marked Centre.
Lost/found: A pair of plastic framed glasses was found in Grant 114 (Recital Hall). Please see Amelia Groetsch in Grant Hall to identify and claim.
An earring was found in the hallway of Crounse. It is a wire earring with a silver leaf and beads. Please come to Crounse 418 to identify and claim.
A silver necklace was found in the hallway of 3rd floor Crounse. Please come to Crounse 418 to identify and claim.
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—Jeff Jones
FREE BREAKFAST: Students please note that every morning this week there will be breakfast stations set up in Crounse and Young in the ground floor hallways. The Centre Parents Association sponsors this service – free snacks, coffee and juice – so stop by on your way to finals and grab some fuel! The Centre Parents Association wishes each of you good luck with finals.
—Mona Wyatt
Saturday, Dec. 10. Kentucky School for Deaf (KSD) Christmas Tea and Tour. Click here for flyer. Reception and tours of historic Jacobs Hall at 303 S. Second St. Time/Place: Jacobs Hall, KSD campus, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $15 (children under 5 free). This event is sponsored by Kentucky School for the Deaf Charitable Foundation and Jacobs Hall Museum. Schedule for Jacobs Hall: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - KSD alumni tell the story of the school
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Music by the Danville Dulcimers and KSD ASL Choir and other live performances
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Tasty refreshments and hot spiced cider in Jacobs Hall Museum Gift Shop where you can shop for the new 2012 calendar, JHM ornament, cards and more.
Other Buildings on the Tour:
Old Centre, 625 W. Walnut
Jo Ann and Tim Rice, 4221 Perryville Rd.
Linda and Greg Barnard, 229 E. Lexington Ave.
Sue and John Ferguson, 114 W. Lexington Ave.
Laura and Eph Helton, 157 St. Mildred’s Ct.
Willis Russell House (1790s log house), 200 E. (Block) Walnut Ave.
Mark the date on your calendar! For more information, please contact JoAnn Hamm at 936-6813 or 236-6792 or email joann.hamm@ksd.kyschools.us All proceeds will benefit the children at Kentucky School for the Deaf and Jacobs Hall Museum.
—JoAnn Hamm
Saturday, April 28. Spring Concerto Concert. The Music Program would like to congratulate the students that have been selected as featured soloists in the Centre Orchestra's Spring Concerto Concert: Andrew Boylan ('12), Sarah Palmer('14), Erika Voss ('12), and Ben Yeiser ('13). Eleven students competed in the auditions which were held Dec. 2nd in Weisiger Theatre before a panel of esteemed musicians from across the bluegrass. The Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Newlin Hall.
—Amelia Groetsch
Notices/Announcements
Most Notices/Announcements will run for one week only, so please mark your calendar for anything of interest, or visit the archives.Volunteers needed. CKEEP (Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project), a United Way initiative, provides annual free tax preparation and filing for low-income Kentucky families, often identifying substantial amounts of tax credits for some families. The Village Branch Library (located at 2185 Versailles Road in Lexington), is a completely bilingual Spanish/English public library and will be a weekly host for this service from Jan. 23 - April 26. The program will be held on Mondays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteers are needed that are available during the afternoon/evening shifts, making this a great opportunity for college students looking to put their Spanish skills to practical use. NO prior tax knowledge is necessary! Volunteers will attend a one-time official training by the IRS, certifying them to prepare taxes on behalf of qualifying clients. Training sessions will be offered regularly in Lexington, December through February. Students interested (assuming they have reliable transportation to Village Branch Library in Lexington) may email swilcox@kyequaljustice.org to receive volunteer materials.
Miscellaneous
Housesitter needed. I am looking for someone (or two people) to live rent-free in my house and take care of my friendly cat for all (or part) of January. My house is 1 mile from campus. I have a newly renovated kitchen and a very nice entertainment system with a big-screen TV. If you are interested please email joe.workman@centre.edu or call my office 238-5415 to discuss details.Looking for a quiet place to study? Trinity Episcopal Church (the one with the red doors and located across from the courthouse at 320 W. Main) will be open as a study center now through Thursday, Dec. 8, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Multiple study areas, WiFi throughout, kitchen available for use, snacks provided. Enter through left side door to rear marked Centre.
Lost/found: A pair of plastic framed glasses was found in Grant 114 (Recital Hall). Please see Amelia Groetsch in Grant Hall to identify and claim.
An earring was found in the hallway of Crounse. It is a wire earring with a silver leaf and beads. Please come to Crounse 418 to identify and claim.
A silver necklace was found in the hallway of 3rd floor Crounse. Please come to Crounse 418 to identify and claim.
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