Community Calendar for Nov. 10, 2017

Published 2:17 pm Friday, November 10, 2017

TODAY

— Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

— Baker Intermediate School Veterans Day program, 8 a.m.

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— Strode Station Elementary School Veterans 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.

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

— Justice Elementary School Veterans Day program, 1 p.m.

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

— Shearer Elementary School Veterans Day program, 1 p.m.

— Veterans Day celebration, 1:30 p.m. at George Rogers Clark High School courtyard, 2745 Boonesboro Road.

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

— “The Lion King Jr.,” 7:30 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Tickets are $8 for children, $14 for adults and $12 for seniors. For tickets or more information, visit leedscenter.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

— Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

— 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). Advance tickets available at Central Bank, Traditional Bank and Minuteman Press.

— 11th annual Mitchell Bedford Memorial chess tournament, 8:30 a.m. at Parks and Recreation, 30 Wheeler Ave. First round begins at 9:15 a.m., with five rounds of play. For more information, go to winchester.com or email info@winchesster.com.

— Turkey Trot 5K run/walk to benefit Clark County Community Service, 9:30 a.m. at Lykins Park. For more information, go to johnsrunwalkshop.com.

— 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 Wess, 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.

— “The Lion King Jr.,” 7:30 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Tickets are $8 for children, $14 for adults and $12 for seniors. For tickets or more information, visit leedscenter.org.

SUNDAY, NOV. 12

— Downtown Holiday Hop, select businesses open 1 to 4 p.m. Visit downtown businesses for holiday shopping, refreshments, raffles giveaways and specials.

— “The Lion King Jr.,” 2:30 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Tickets are $8 for children, $14 for adults and $12 for seniors. For tickets, visit leedscenter.org.

MONDAY, NOV. 13

— Campbell Junior High School Veterans Day program, 9 a.m.

— Operation Christmas Child drop-off at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last day for drop off is Monday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 744-6624.

— George Rogers Clark High School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 4 p.m. in the SBDM conference room.

— Shearer Elementary School Share Night, 5 to 8 p.m. at Bojangles’. Ten percent of sales goes to the school.

— Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Use alley door. 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. 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

— “State of the Community” address, 8 a.m. at Clark County Public Library. Clark County Judge-Executive Henry Branham and Winchester Mayor Ed Burner will speak and take questions about issues facing the community. Open to the public.

— 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.

— Operation Christmas Child drop-off at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last day for drop off is Monday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 744-6624.

— 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.

— Winchester-Clark County Revenue Sharing Committee meeting, 5 p.m. at City Hall.

— Clark County Board of Education special meeting, 6 p.m. at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave.

— 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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15

— 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.