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Local News in Brief: Senior vouchers for farmers market

Senior vouchers for farmers market GRAYSON Seniors in Carter County may schedule an appointment to receive a farmers market voucher card by calling (606) 474-6686 starting on May 29. Free yoga in Ironton IRONTON The Lawrence County Health Department will offer free yoga classes at 5 p.m. Mondays at Briggs Library. Classes are directed by Eternal Yoga. The library is at 3212 S. Fourth St. Book, DVD sale next week FLATWOODS The Flatwoods branch of the Greenup County Public Library will have a sale of books and DVDS from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 28. Donations will be accepted. The library is at 1705 Argillite Road. For more information, call (606) 836-3771. Gallery accepting art submissions GRAYSON The Grayson Gallery and Art Center is accepting art for its annual Pride in the Arts exhibit. 'Again this year, simply inclusion, diversity and love for all will be the theme,' Gallery Director Dan Click said. Artists may submit up to three pieces in any medium and include any subject (each submission will be accepted, regardless of theme or subject matter). Submissions may be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 21 and 23 at the gallery at 301 E. Third St. Click said a large number of pieces and artist turnout is expected, so dates will not be extended. Each original work must have artist name, title, medium and price on the back (or tagged for 3D pieces) with wire hangers or other means of hanging. All work on hand may also be picked up during the above dates. There is no entry fee, but a 20% fee will be taken for all works sold. Four cash awards of $50 each will be given for People's Choice (by popular vote); GGAC Board Choice, the Pen Lady choice and the Brandon Click Art Memorial Award. Opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. June 27. Military appreciation picnic May 31 HUNTINGTON The 14th annual 'Military and Veterans Appreciation Picnic' for all military, veterans and their guests in the Tri-State will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 at Harris Riverfront Park. Free food, live music, door prizes, weapons display, military vehicles and equipment displays and demonstrations and classic and antique cars will be on hand. Anyone may attend, but the free lunch is provided only to military, veterans and their guest. Attendees must bring proof of service. The menu includes BBQs sandwiches, hot dogs, BBQ chicken breast, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, water and sodas, watermelon and soft-serve ice cream. The event is sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America, Tri-State Chapter 949. For more information, visit To volunteer to help serve at the picnic, call Ron at (740) 446-1795. GCHD announces holiday hours GREENUP Greenup County Health Department will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The health department will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on May 27.