Community calendar for July 24, 2017

Published 9:00 am Monday, July 24, 2017

TODAY

— Campbell Junior High School Youth Service Center Advisory Council meeting, 11 a.m. in the YSC room.

— “Empower Yourself: Defensive tactics for men and women,” self-defense training for ages 13 and older. Two-night session today and July 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation. Develop situational awareness to avoid confrontations. Learn defensive strategies during attack. Practice striking skills to get away from danger. Free for participants with suggested donation of $5 to $10, with all proceeds benefitting Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center. To register, contact community.ed@clark.kyschools.us or call 745-3946. Sponsored by Nature Reliance School, WCC Parks and Recreation and Clark County Community Education.

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— Basic budgeting offered by Clark County Community Education, 7 to 8 p.m. Free. Registration required two business days in advance by calling 745-3946, emailing community.ed@clark.kyschools.us or visiting 100 Vaught Road. Location disclosed upon registration.

TUESDAY, JULY 25

— Special Clark County GIS Board of Directors meeting, 2:30 p.m. at the Winchester Municipal Utilities office, 150 N. Main St.

— AARP Chapter 632 meeting, 6 p.m. at the James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Speakers are Debbie Fatkin of Clark County Community Services, Mark Ledford of Rector Hayden Realtors and Stephanie Beckman of Everything But the House. Anyone older than 50 is welcome.

WEDNESDAY,  JULY 26 

— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by RE/MAX Creative Realty, 740 Bypass Road No. 5.

— Clark County Fiscal Court meeting, 9:30 a.m., Clark County Courthouse.

— Tai Chi for seniors (60 and older), 10 a.m. at James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Classes are free. Call 744-3235 for more information.

— Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting, noon at Taste of China. Calvary Christian Church Pastor Mike McCormick to discuss the Upward youth program. Tammy Purcell will also discuss the impact of the B.U.G. (Bringing Up Grades) program at Conkwright Elementary School.

FRIDAY, JULY 28 

— College for Technical Education cosmetology program anniversary celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CTE on the Bypass.

— Opening of 1965 time capsule, 5:30 p.m., Kentucky Bank, 24 W. Lexington Ave.

— Back-to-school READIFEST, 7 p.m. at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Tablets raffled for students at each CCPS. Donations from area businesses and vendors. Inflatable and food.

— Moonlight Movie Nights showing of “LEGO Batman,” 7 p.m. at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane.

SATURDAY, JULY 29 

— Winchester Clark County Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon on Depot Street.

— Free yoga, 9 to 10 a.m. on the lawn at Clark County Public Library. Mats and instruction provided by the OM place.

— McKinney Reunion for descendants of Wildy McKinney and family friends, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Jackson’s Chapel United Methodist Church on Highway 82 between Hargett and Clay City.

— Reed family reunion for descendants of Everett L. Reed, Clarence Reed, Ovie Reed, Samuel Reed, Charlie H. Reed, Della Reed Wells, Ida Reed Oden, Franklin Reed and Ester Reed Centers, 11 a.m., Epperson First Church of God, 14475 Irvine Road. Bring a dish. For more information, call Ann Reed Cole at 749-6564. or Anita Hornsby at 859-760-2671.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

—  The Perrys concert, 10:30 a.m., Life Impact Church, 11 N. Queen St., Mount Sterling. Concert is free and a love offering will be accepted.

MONDAY, JULY 31

— Chair yoga offered by Clark County Community Education, 2 to 3 p.m., $25. Classes continue on Mondays through Aug. 28. Registration and payment required two business days in advance by calling 745-3946, emailing community.ed@clark.kyschools.us or visiting 100 Vaught Road. Location disclosed upon registration.

— Gentle Yoga offered by Clark County Community Education, 6 to 7 p.m., $25. Classes continue on Mondays through Aug. 28. Registration and payment required two business days in advance by calling 745-3946, emailing community.ed@clark.kyschools.us or visiting 100 Vaught Road. Location disclosed upon registration.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 

— Tai Chi for seniors (60 and older), 10 a.m. at James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Classes are free. Call 744-3235 for more information.

— Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting, noon at Taste of China. Program Chair Kirby Roberts will host the new George Rogers Clark High School football coach, Dr. Oliver Lucas, who will discuss his outlook on the current team and aspirations for future teams.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

— Winchester Clark County Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon on Depot Street.

— Retired Telephone Employees meeting, noon, at Indian Creek Golf Course in Mount Sterling. For more information, call 859-497-2013 or 859-585-0428. This will be the group’s last meeting.

— Trapp School reunion, 1 to 5 p.m., Epperson First Church of God, 14475 Irvine Road. Meal served at 3 p.m. for $12 per adult, $5 for students. Children 5 and younger are free. Includes silent auction to support scholarship fund. For more information, call 771-1056 or 744-0506.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 

— Tai Chi for seniors (60 and older), 10 a.m. at James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Classes are free. Call 744-3235 for more information.

SATURDAY, AUG. 12 

— Winchester Clark County Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon on Depot Street.

— Clark County Extension Service Farm Field Day, 9 a.m. to noon (beef tour starting at Barberidge Farm) and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (starting at Clark County Extension Office). Lunch will be served. Event is free. RSVP by calling 744-4682.

— Poker run benefiting Lady Veterans Connect, noon at Renagade Classics, 1215 Winchester Road, Lexington. Cost is $20 for riders and $5 for passengers. First bike out at 1 p.m., last bike out at 2 p.m. Prizes provided by Renegade Classics, the event sponsor. Ride ends at Trapp School, 11400 Highway 89 (Irvine Road). Concludes with a tour of the future site of a transitional home for female veterans.

WEDNESAY, AUG. 16 

— Tai Chi for seniors (60 and older), 10 a.m. at James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Classes are free. Call 744-3235 for more information.