• FLOYD COUNTY

Habitat accepting applications from families

New Albany/Floyd County Habitat for Humanity will be accepting applications from families interested in partnering with Habitat for Humanity to become homeowners from 9 to 11 a.m. March 6 and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 9 at the Habitat for Humanity Office, 711 East Eighth St., New Albany.

Applying families must bring a copy of their latest W2 tax return form; their last completed tax return paperwork; a copy of their last pay stub; and proof of any other income. It is also recommended to bring a copy of current bills, as expenses will be listed on the application. Applicants must come in person or send a representative to the meeting. The application is one of only several steps in what can be a lengthy process to becoming a homeowner and there is no guarantee of homeownership. Habitat for Humanity builds simple, affordable houses for those in need through volunteer labor, and tax deductible donations of money and materials. Houses are built and sold to partnering families at cost with a zero percent interest mortgage over 20 years. Partnering families who are selected for a home are required to provide 400 “sweat equity” volunteer hours toward the purchase of their new house, and they must attend financial planning classes and other meetings over a year period to understand how Habitat for Humanity operates and to help continue its mission.

Call the office at 812-944-1235 and leave a message or e-mail info@newalbanyhfh.org for more information.

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Walkathon seeks sponsors/walkers

The annual Walkathon for Brandon’s House Counseling Center Inc., will begin at 3 p.m. April 11 at DePauw Methodist Church, next to Brandon’s House and across from New Albany High School, and the center also will host an open house as an event kick-off from 1 to 7 p.m. March 1.

The walk route will be through New Albany for about 3 miles. Events like the Walkathon allow Brandon’s House to keep giving away professional counseling services to teenagers and their families. To date, more than $1,580,000 worth of services have been donated at Brandon’s House, and nearly 3,000 families have been served in the community.

Anyone who visits the center March 1 can enjoy gourmet treats made by a Sullivan University graduate who majored in making pastries, cookies, rolls and breads.

Sponsors are also needed and can receive advertisement on the Walkathon T-shirts for a donation of $100 or more. For those that sponsor prior to Feb. 26, a small display will be on view at the March 1 open house.

Those who preregister and order a Walkathon T-shirt will pay only $5 for each shirt ordered; after March 10 the shirts will be $10.

Visit the center at 1618 Beeler St., New Albany, or go to the Web site at www.brandonshousein.com. The phone number is 812-949-2499.

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Chapel Hill hosts pancake and sausage supper

Chapel Hill Christian Church will host a pancake and sausage supper at 6 p.m. March 9, rescheduled from February due to snow, in the church hall, on the corner of Navilleton and Chapel Hill roads, three miles northwest of U.S. 150 in Galena.

The supper is in celebration of Easter. Highland Hills Handbell Choir will perform, “The Ringing Jags,” at 7 p.m., under the direction of Susan Adams.

There will be a freewill offering.

Call Pastor Steven Whitten at 812-923-9589 for more information.

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Red Cross health and safety classes for March

The American Red Cross Buffalo Trace Service Center has announced its 2010 March class schedule.

Pre-registration and advance payment are required, unless the employer/sponsor make other arrangements for invoicing. Checks, cash, and major credit cards are accepted. Classes offered are:

CPR/First Aid for the Lay Responder:

• Adult CPR/AED, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11 and 30; and 6 to 10 p.m. March 17.

• Child CPR/AED & Infant CPR, 1:30 to 4 p.m. March 11; 6 to 9 p.m. March 18; and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 30.

• First Aid, 4 to 6 p.m. March 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 19; and 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 31.

• Bloodbourne Pathogens, 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 11; 9 to 10 p.m. March 18; and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 31.

CPR for the Lay Responder Recertification:

• March 4, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED Recertification; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Bloodbourne Pathogens Training

• March 25, 6 to 9 p.m., Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED Recertification; 9 to 10 p.m., Bloodbourne Pathogens Training

CPR for the Professional Rescuer:

• March 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (includes Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR/AED and Infant CPR Recertification).

Call 812-951-2288 for more information.

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