Community calendar for Nov. 13, 2017
Published 9:30 am Monday, November 13, 2017
TODAY
— 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 Disease 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.
— Winchester-Clark County Writers, 6 to 8 p.m. at Clark County Public Library conference room.
— 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.
— 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.
— Engine House Pizza Pub ribbon cutting ceremony, noon at 9 W. Lexington Ave.
— Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting, noon at Taste of China.
— Kentucky Picture Show, 2 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
THURSDAY, NOV. 16
— Clark County Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, 10 a.m. at The Greater Clark Foundation, 204 Floyd Clay Drive.
— 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.
— Lunch and Learn, “The Art of Service Recovery,” noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 for chamber members, or $15 for non-members, including lunch. Learn how to communicate with upset customers, find out what the customer would like to make the situation better and how to get feedback in order to prevent similar future complaints. Candice Tackett, director of patient experience at Clark Regional Medical Center, will be the instructor. Participants must register by noon Tuesday, Nov. 14. Location will be disclosed upon registration. Contact Community Education at 745-3946 or community.ed@clark.kyschools.us for more information.
— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.
— Clark County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy meeting, 1:30 p.m. at City Hall. Open to the public.
— Council of Councils meeting, 5 p.m. at 1600 W. Lexington Ave.
— Health Happy Hour Wellness Series discussion of “Happy Healthy Holidays: Eating tips and planning for the holidays,” with Gina Lang, Mayo Clinic Health and Wellness Coach, 5:30 p.m. Clark County Home Health and Physical Therapy, 273 Shoppers Drive. Registration encourages by calling 744-4482 or email CarolynA.Young@ky.gov.
— JROTC flag retirement ceremony, 5:30 p.m., at George Rogers Clark High School.
— Strode Station musical production of “Willy Wonka,” 6 p.m. at Campbell Junior High School. For ticket information, go to leedscenter.org.
FRIDAY, NOV. 17
— Write Local meeting, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— 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 Rotary Club, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
— Strode Station musical production of “Willy Wonka,” 6 p.m. at Campbell Junior High School.
— “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. 18
— Operation Christmas Child drop-off at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last day for drop off is Monday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 744-6624.
— Autumn hike, 10 a.m., with commentary on history by Bill Crankshaw at Lower Howard’s Creek Nature Preserve, 1945 Athens-Boonesboro Road. This hike will be strenuous with steep climbs. Hike will be canceled in event of inclement weather.
Hike will be about three hours long and moderately strenuous. For more, call 744-4888.
— “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. 19
— Operation Christmas Child drop-off at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last day for drop off is Monday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 744-6624.
— “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 or more information, visit leedscenter.org.
— Clark County Association of Church community Thanksgiving service, 6 to 8 p.m. at Ark of Mercy Church of God, 240 Winn Ave. Proclamations of Thanksgiving to be given by David Douglas of Winchester Cathedral Church of God, Sam Peoples of Broadway Baptist Church and Janice Claypoole of Ark of Mercy.
MONDAY, NOV. 20
— Operation Christmas Child final day for drop-off at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 744-6624.
— Winchester-Clark County Industrial Authority meeting, 9 a.m. at 2 S. Maple St.
— Clark County Activity Coalition meeting, 12:30 p.m. at Parks and Recreation, 15 Wheeler Ave.
— Free Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation Chess Club session, 6:15 p.m. at College Park annex building, 30 Wheeler Ave. Come and go as you please. For more information, go to winchesster.com.
— NAMI Winchester-Clark County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support/educational meeting, 7 p.m., McCready Hall, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 2410 Lexington Road. Anyone (including family members and friends) affected by mental illness is invited to attend meetings. For more information, call 749-3702.
— Clark County Beekeepers meeting, 7 p.m. at 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. 21
— Winchester-Clark County Tourism Commission meeting, 8 a.m. at 2 S. Maple St.
— Clark County Human Services Council meeting, noon at Arby’s. Representatives of all human service agencies serving Clark County are invited to attend.
— Winchester Board of Commissioners meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
— Clark County 4-H Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.
— Clark County Board of Education meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave.
— Winchester Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Arby’s on Bypass Road.
— 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. 22
— 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.
FRIDAY, NOV. 24
— Write Local, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
SATURDAY, NOV. 25
— Small Business Saturday. Shop locally-owned businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving for “Black Friday” deals with the crowds and hustle.
— Lego Club meeting, 1 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
MONDAY, NOV. 27
— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 5990 Lexington Road. Recovery group for any hurts, habits and hang-ups.