Local briefs for March 16, 2017
Published 11:25 am Thursday, March 16, 2017
WWII Roundtable meeting
The World War II Roundtable will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Clark County Public Library. Discussion will be about submarine warfare.
Extension district board meeting March 20
The Clark County Cooperative Extension District Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.
East Clark County Water District meeting
The East Clark County Water District board of commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20, at 118 Hopkins Lane.
GRC SBDM meeting
The George Rogers Clark High School-based Decision-making Council will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, March 20, in the SBDM conference room at the school. The council will consider staffing allocations and budget for next school year.
Conkwright SBDM meeting
The Conkwright Elementary School-based Decision-making council will have a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 21.
Hydrant flushing to begin
Winchester Municipal Utilities anticipates beginning annual hydrant flowing, along with the city and county fire departments, March 20. The work typically takes about five weeks and is expected to conclude Friday, April 21. Dates and specific areas will be advertised in the Sun and posted on WMU’s Facebook and website.
School board meeting
The Clark County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
Athletic complex schematics on display
The schematic designs for the George Rogers Clark High School athletic complex are on display at the Clark County Board of Education for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Yard sale to benefit Lady Veterans Connect
Lady Veterans Connect will host a yard sale and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the former Trapp Elementary School, 11400 Irvine Road. All proceeds help fund Lady Veterans Connect, which is establishing a shelter for female veterans. Items available will include clothing for children and adults, kitchen accessories, shoes, bedding and small furniture.
Human services council meeting
The Clark County Human Services Council will meet at noon Tuesday, March 21, at Arby’s. All human service agencies serving Clark County are invited to send a representative.
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.
Harold G. Epperson Detachment 1113 meeting
The Harold G. Epperson Detachment 1113 of the Marine Corps League will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Whitaker Bank in Stanton.
4-H Council meeting
The Clark County 4-H Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Extension Office.
Community Education classes offered
The following are Community Education classes beginning the next two weeks:
— Basic Excel, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, March 23 to April 6, $65.
— Raised Bed and Backyard Gardening Workshop, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 5 free.
Contact Community Education at 745-3946 or 100 Vaught Road (left side of Phoenix Academy building). Registration and payment are required two business days in advance. Location of class is disclosed upon registration.