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 

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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.