Local briefs for Feb. 18, 2017

Published 9:00 am Monday, February 20, 2017

City commission meeting

The Winchester Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Winchester City Hall. Items on the agenda include a presentation about the Sphar building from GRW Engineering. The commissioners will also meet in special session at 4:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.

Clark fiscal court meeting

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The Clark County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Clark County Courthouse.

East Clark water meeting

The East Clark County Water District board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at the office at 118 Hopkins Lane.

GIS board meeting

There will be a special meeting of the Clark County GIS Board at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27 in the basement conference room at the Clark County Courthouse, 34 S. Main St.

Retired teachers meeting

The Clark County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Woody’s on Bypass Road. Lacee Duncan, Clark County’s Distinguished Young Woman winner, will be the guest speaker. The business meeting will begin at 12:15 p.m.

AARP offers tax preparation help

The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation program will offer free tax preparation, counseling and electronic filing and Mondays and Tuesdays until April 18 at the Central Baptist Church annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Taxpayers should bring their 2015 tax return and all documents showing 2016 income. Those itemizing should also bring proof of taxes paid and contributions.

Mayfield to speak to Kiwanis

State Rep. Donna Mayfield will update Winchester Kiwanis Club members and visitors on the latest changes in Frankfort during the Club’s meeting at noon March 1 at Taste of China.

School board meeting 

The Clark County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

Community Education classes offered 

Clark County Community Education will offer the following courses:

— Lawn, Garden and Landscape Workshop: Landscape Trees Selection and Care, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, free.

— Chair yoga, 2-3 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 27 through March 20, $20.

— Easy-flow yoga, 6-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 through March 20, $25; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 22 through March 22, $25; or 9:15-10:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 through March 23, $25.

Catalogs should arrive soon. Registration and payment are required two business days in advance. Location of class will be disclosed upon registration. Contact Community Education at 745-3946 or clark.comm.ed@gmail.com.

SRNA classes to be offered 

Community Education is offering a state registered nurse aide class this spring. Classes begin March 7 and continue through May 21. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuition is $280 and is due by Feb. 24. Contact Community Education at 859-745-3946 or clark.comm.ed@gmail.com or 24 W. Lexington Ave., Ste. 220 (inside Kentucky Bank) for more information or to register. Full details are available at http://teach.clarkschools.net/Depts/CommEd or communityedclarkcounty on Facebook.