Anchorage Civic Club

 

 

The Anchorage Civic Club was founded in 1914 by I. W. Bernheim (yes of Bernheim Forest fame) and had gradually ceased to function in the early 1930's due to the Depression.  In 1966, a number of Anchorage residents reorganized and incorporated the Anchorage Civic Club.

 

                                                Anchorage Civic Club Purpose:
The purpose of this civic club is to promote and assist in the civic affairs of the City of Anchorage, Kentucky.  The corporation shall have the following specific purposes and functions with respect to said city:

 

                     1.  To encourage and assist in public improvement of all kinds including public safety, streets

                           highways, public buildings, schools and any and all things which are for the public good.

                    

                     2.  To create a closer acquaintanceship and promote mutual interest among members.

 

                     3.  To disseminate information and improve communication among members.

 

                     4.  To hold meetings for discussion and consideration of problems, needs and methods of

                           improving the general welfare of the community.

 

                     5.  To organize  committees and groups to study, plan and report on ways and means of

                           making Anchorage a better place to live.

 

Anchorage Civic Club sponsors the Annual Town Meeting held yearly, the Anchorage Telephone Directory, the Clean-up Anchorage Park, the Street Dance held in May, the Fourth of July Parade and Picnic, the town runs, the Anchorfest held in October, Light-Up Anchorage held in December, and the Citizen of the Year Award. In Addition, the Anchorage Civic Club acts as a steward for the community by donating to special civic causes. Meetings are held the  first Tuesday of each month at 7:30  p.m. in City Hall.