Oct. 31 community calendar

Published 10:16 am Tuesday, October 31, 2017

TODAY

— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9 a.m. at Bojangles, 100 Hospital Drive. Bring business cards for this networking event.

— Diabetes Self-management Education Series, 10 a.m to noon at Clark County Home Health, 273 Shoppers Drive. Aspects of diabetes management to be discusses include carbohydrate counting, taking medications as directed, sick day strategies, blood glucose management, physical activity and personal goal setting. Instructor is Amy Williams. Call 744-4482 to enroll. Series continues Nov. 7.

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— AARP Chapter 623 meeting. 4:30 p.m. at the Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Speakers are state Sen. Ralph Alvarado about state government and Ron Kibbey about the drug assistance program. A Halloween potluck meal will follow the program.

— Halloween MAINia, 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Winchester.

— Trunk or Treat, 6 to 8 p.m., Lighthouse World Outreach Center, 127 E. Hickman St.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. The Landing meetings, a support group for ages 13 to 19, are 7 p.m. at the RAC, 17 S. Main St. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Eight Beatitudes, the 12 Steps and their Biblical comparison. Childcare available for ages newborn to 4 and Celebration Place for ages 5 to 12. For more information, call Dickie Everman at 744-0817.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 

— 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.

— Clark County High School Class of 1948 lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Cheddar’s on Man O’ War in Lexington.

— Baker Intermediate SBDM meeting, 3:30 p.m. in BIS library.

THURSDAY, NOV. 2

— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.

— Winchester-Clark County Board of Adjustments meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes public hearings regarding a request to allow a mobile home for a family member on property zoned agriculture and a variance to allow a pole barn in a yard on Iron Works Road.

SUNDAY, NOV. 5

— Daylight savings time ends.

MONDAY, NOV. 6

— Veteran career fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Kentucky Power headquarters, 4775 Lexington Road, Winchester. Seeking employees with mechanical and electrical skills, engineering and excellent communication skills. Lunch and tours will be provided. Register by Oct. 16 to Lauren Byarski at 745-9700 or lauren.byarski@ekpc.coop.

— Winchester Board of Commissioners meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. A special meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m.

— Clark County Extension Homemaker Council meeting, 6 p.m. at the Clark County Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 5990 Lexington Road. Recovery group for any hurts, habits and hang-ups.

TUESDAY, NOV. 7

— Diabetes Self-management Education Series, 10 a.m to noon at Clark County Home Health, 273 Shoppers Drive. Aspects of diabetes management to be discusses include carbohydrate counting, taking medications as directed, sick day strategies, blood glucose management, physical activity and personal goal setting. Instructor is Amy Williams. Call 744-4482 to enroll.

— Winchester Board of Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled for Nov. 6.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. The Landing meetings, a support group for ages 13 to 19, are 7 p.m. at the RAC, 17 S. Main St. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Eight Beatitudes, the 12 Steps and their Biblical comparison. Childcare available for ages newborn to 4 and Celebration Place for ages 5 to 12. For more information, call Dickie Everman at 744-0817.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 

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

— Kentucky Picture Show, 2 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

THURSDAY, NOV. 9

— Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cairn.

— Downtown Holiday Hop, 4 to 7 p.m. Visit downtown businesses for holiday shopping, refreshments, raffles giveaways and specials.

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum Second Thursday program, 6:30 p.m.

— Clark County Animal Ordinance: Care and Confinement, presentation from speakers Clark County Attorney Brian Thomas and Clark County Animal Shelter Director Adreanna Wills, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Clark County Public Library. Question and answers and discussion to follow. Hosted by Helping Homeless Cats, Inc. For more information, email homelesscats.13@gmail.com.

— Boonesboro Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Boonesboro Clubhouse on Ford Hampton Road.

FRIDAY, NOV. 10

— Strode Station Elementary School Veteran’s Day program, 8:30 a.m. There will be a small brunch for veterans after the program. Guest speaker will be World War II veteran Charles Wilson.

— African-American Health Series discussion of, “How I Got Over: Paths to Recovery in African-American Mental Health,” 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Generation Center, 32 Meadow St. Guest speaker will be David E. Hanna, program manager with Passport Health Plan. For more information, call 744-4482.

— Write Local, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— Justice Elementary School Veteran’s Day program, 10 a.m.

— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.

— Downtown Holiday Hop, 4 to 6 p.m. Visit downtown businesses for holiday shopping, refreshments, raffles giveaways and specials.

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

— Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, gravy, eggs, biscuits, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tickets are $7 for adults in advance or $8 at the door or $5 for children in advance or $6 at the door ($25 maximum per family). Tickets available at Central Bank, Traditional Bank and Minuteman Press.

— Veterans Day observance, 11 a.m. at College Park Gymnasium, Wheeler Avenue.

— Soul food supper, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Smith Manor Center, 200 Ridgeway Drive. Menu includes fish, pig feet, chitterlings, chili dogs, pinto beans, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread and dessert. Delivery is available. Call 749-2127 or 338-5191 for information.

— Pow Wow with a World War II veteran, 1 p.m. at Clark County Public Library sponsored by Winchester Black History and Heritage Commission. Speaker will be Albert Weiss, a World War II veteran, Red Ball Express driver 2nd armored division unit.

— Lego Club, 1 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— Downtown Holiday Hop, 4 to 5 p.m. Visit downtown businesses for holiday shopping, refreshments, raffles giveaways and specials.

MONDAY, NOV. 13

— Operation Christmas Child drop-off week at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St. hours will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18-19 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20. For more information, call 744-6624.

— Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Use ally door for entrance. Each support group meeting features a guest speaker followed by a time for discussion. Group is free and open to all caregivers of Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. For more information, call Sandra Johnson at 859-293-2968.

— “Surviving the Holidays: Help and hope as you navigate the Christmas season,” seminar 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. Use entrance A, class is in room 107. Seminar is for people who are grieving a loved ones’ death. Learn how to deal with emotions faced during the holidays, how to handle traditions and changes, tips for surviving social events and help to discover hope for the future. For more information, contact Dickie Everman at 744-0817.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 5990 Lexington Road. Recovery group for any hurts, habits and hang-ups.

TUESDAY, NOV. 14

— World Diabetes Day health fair, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 19 Wainscott Ave. Includes vision screenings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., cooking demonstrations, wound care, oral care information and more.

— Winchester Sylvania/GTE/Osram/UAW retirees lunch, 11:30 a.m. at the Winchester Country Club on Boone Avenue. All Winchester Sylvania retirees and former employees are welcome.

— Conkwright Elementary School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 4:15 p.m. at the school.

— Clark County Writers Club, 6:30 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. The Landing meetings, a support group for ages 13 to 19, are 7 p.m. at the RAC, 17 S. Main St. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Eight Beatitudes, the 12 Steps and their Biblical comparison. Childcare available for ages newborn to 4 and Celebration Place for ages 5 to 12. For more information, call Dickie Everman at 744-0817.