Local briefs for Nov. 3, 2016

Published 10:34 am Thursday, November 3, 2016

Republican Party meeting 

The Clark County Republican Party will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Golden Corral. All registered Republicans are encouraged to attend.

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Writers group meeting 

The Winchester-Clark County writers group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Clark County Public library. The public is invited.

Fix a Feral Cat meeting

“Fix a Cat Campaign: A Plan to Spay and Neuter Homeless Cats in Clark County” will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Clark County Public Library. A presentation about homeless cats will be followed by Q&A session. More information, email homelesscats.13@gmail.com.

Board of Adjustments meeting

The Winchester/Clark County Board of Adjustments will have a special meeting and public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov.  10, in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.

GRC SBDM meeting 

The George Rogers Clark High School-based Decision-making Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the school’s SBDM conference room.

Ag council meeting

The Clark County Ag Development Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Clark County Extension Service, 1400 Fortune Drive.

Soul Food Supper 

There will be a Soul Food Supper from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Smith Manor Center, 200 Ridgeway Drive. The menu includes fish, pig feet, chitterlings, chili dogs, pinto beans, cole slaw, baked beans, cornbread and desserts. Delivery service is available. Call 749-2127 or 338-5191 for more information. Sponsored by Golden Link Temple.

Yard waste collection cutoff

The last day for yard waste collection (green curb-its) for the 2016 season will be Thursday, Nov. 17. Yard waste collection will resume again in 2017.

Leaf collection under way

Winchester Public Works employees are collecting leaves. Leaves should be raked to the utility strip in front of homes, but not into the street. Leaves will not be picked up that contain tree limbs or other foreign debris. Three trucks will be collecting leaves, but no specific days have been set. Vehicles should not be parked at the curb in front of leaf piles. Trucks will make complete passes through the city without backtracking. For more information, call 744-3253.

Licensing board meeting

The Winchester Licensing board will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Winchester City Hall.

Election machines to be inspected 

The Clark County Board of Elections will examine voting machines at noon Friday at Harp Enterprises, 2400 Merchant St., Lexington.

Eastside Baptist Christmas Bazaar

Eastside Baptist Church on Broadway will have a Christmas bazaar starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. There will be homemade Christmas items, baked goods, chili, sandwiches, dessert and drink. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.