TODAY

— FairyTails Pet Spaw will distribute gifts to residents at Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation, 200 Glenway Road, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The community is invited to bring well-behaved, vaccinated pets to hand out gifts and “spread some holiday cheer.” Meet in the front lobby. New or gently-used stuffed animals and books along with gift bags will also be accepted at the salon, 6049 Lexington Road. For more information, call Heather Carter at 744-7729.

— 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.

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 12

— Winchester GTE/Sylvania/Osram/UAW retirees lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m., at the Blue Isle in Winchester. All Winchester Sylvania retirees and former employees are welcome.

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

— GoodGiving Challenge chili cook-off, 5 to 7 p.m. at Clark County Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive. Sample chili and support Clark County non-profits participating in the GoodGiving Challenge. All attendees get $1 to donate to a non-profit of their choice. For more information, contact halee@bgcf.org.

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

— Clark County Board of Education meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave.

— 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, DEC. 13 

— Downtown Business Milestone Recognition breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Cartwright Designs, 12 E. Broadway St. Eat, mingle, network and celebrate the businesses in the downtown district. Event is casual, pop in and out as schedule allows. Sponsored by Organization Committee of Main Street Winchester. For more information, contact Rachel Alexander at ralexander@winchesterky.com.

— 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.

— Breastfeeding 101, 11 a.m. to noon at Clark County Health Department lower-level. Class is free and open to anyone interested in learning about breastfeeding. A breastfeeding peer support group will meet immediately after from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call or text 749-9628.

— Lunch N’ Learn highlighting cancer rehabilitation, noon to 1 p.m. at Kort Tates Creek, 4101 Tates Creek Centre Drive, Lexington. RSVP to Jessica or Lauren at 859-271-2887.

— Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting, noon at Taste of China.

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

— “Action Unlimited: The Band of Gold” book signing with author Dewey Pope, 5 to 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble bookstore, 1932 Pavillion Way, Lexington.

THURSDAY, DEC. 14

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

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum Christmas open house, noon to 4 p.m. at 217 S. Main St. There will be sales specials in the gift shop, refreshments and door prizes.

— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.

— VA Aid and attendance workshop, 3 p.m. at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place. Guest speaker will be Richard Dawahare, elder law care attorney.

— Strode Station Elementary School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 4 p.m.

— Administrative Hearing Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

— Chamber of Commerce business after hours, 5 to 7 p.m. at Kentucky Bank, 24 W. Lexington Ave.

— Winchester Historic Preservation Commission meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall.

— Christmas Zumba party, 7 to 9 p.m. at Parks and Recreation. Cost is $20 is registered by Dec. 14 or $25 at the door. Includes food, prizes and Zumba. All proceeds benefit Clark County Homeless Coalition. Instructors include Ana Bailey, Tiffany Fletcher, Cheryl Marshall, Wanda Hobbs and Wendy Horseman.

— Boonesboro Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Boonesboro Clubhouse.

— Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Naomi Wynters of Winchester, 7:30 p.m. at Red Light Kitchen and Lounge, 780 N. Limestone St., Lexington.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

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

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

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum Christmas open house, noon to 4 p.m. at 217 S. Main St. There will be sales specials in the gift shop, refreshments and door prizes.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16

— Busy December Chess Tournament, 8:30 a.m. at the College Park Annex Building, 30 Wheeler Ave. Tournament entry fee is $5 for scholastic and $10 for open section. For more information or to sign up, email info@winchesster.com.

— Dragqueen Story Hour, 10 to 11 a.m. at Wild Fig Coffee and Books, 726 N. Limestone St., Lexington, featuring Winchester-based entertainer Naomi Wynters. For more information, visit facebook.com/thewildfigbooks. Event benefits Sunflower Kids charity.

— Winchester-Clark County Farmers’ Market Christmas open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winchester Opera House, 10 E. Lexington Ave. Vendors include Creative Coffees Roastery, Staton Ridge Farm, Billy Edwards, Double F Lamb, Southern Songbird Farm, Back Porch Hot Sauce, Reece Farms, Honeydew Apiary, Spurlock Seasonings, R+S Lean Meats, Bluegrass Market Gardens, My Father’s Garden and Storm Run Farm. For more information, contact Molly Stotts at 229-9469.

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum Christmas open house, noon to 4 p.m. at 217 S. Main St. There will be sales specials in the gift shop, refreshments and door prizes.

— Gingerbread  house party, 3 p.m. at College Park Gym, 15 Wheeler Ave. Every child gets to build their own house and parks and rec staff cleans up the mess. Admission is $5 per-builder if pre-registered by Dec. 15 or $8 per building at the door. Parks and rec family members can pre-register for $4. All supplies are provided. For more information, call 744-9554.

MONDAY, DEC. 18

— 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.

— Santa pictures, 3 p.m. at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place. Free community event for anyone, including pets.

— 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, DEC. 19

— Winchester-Clark County Tourism Commission meeting, 8 a.m. at 2 S. Maple St.

— Winchester Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

— 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.