Local briefs for March 3, 2017
Published 11:31 am Friday, March 3, 2017
Republican Party re-organizational meeting
The Clark County Republican Party will hold its re-organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Winchester City Hall. Registration starts at 8 a.m. All registered Republicans are invited to attend.
Masonic lodge hosting fish fry
The Winchester Masonic Lodge No. 25 will have a fish fry starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at 35 N. Bloomfield Road. Cost is $5 for a fish sandwich, $7 for dinner (including two sides) and $1 for drinks. The event will continue until food is sold out.
School board special meeting
The Clark County Board of Education will have a special meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave.
Trust for Life bake sale
The Clark County Circuit Clerk’s Office will host a bake sale beginning at 8 a.m. Monday. All proceeds will to go the Trust for Life.
GRC SBDM meeting
The George Rogers Clark High School-based Decision-making Council will meet at 4 p.m. Monday in the SBDM conference room.
AARP offers tax preparation help
The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation program will offer free tax preparation, counseling and electronic filing 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.
Sylvania retirees meeting
Winchester GTE/Sylvania/Osram/UAW retirees will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Blue Isle on Shoppers Drive. All Winchester Sylvania retirees and former employees are welcome.
Community Education classes offered
Clark County Community Education will offer the following classes in the next two weeks:
— Ballroom dancing: 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, March 7 through April 25, $100 per couple ($90 per couple for parks and recreation members).
— Overview of QuickBooks: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, free.
— Home cooking on the go: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, March 14 and 21, $50.
— QuickBooks for beginners: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, March 14-28, $50.
— Basic budgeting: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, free.
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.