Community calendar for Feb. 12, 2018

Published 8:49 am Monday, February 12, 2018

TODAY

— AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through April 17 at Central Baptist Church Annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Free. Clients should bring last year’s tax return and all 2017 income statements and documents for itemized deductions. For more information, call 744-7358 or 595-7799.

— 17th annual chili fundraiser to benefit the James B. Allen Generations Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Deliveries available. For more information or to place an order, call Diana Sims at 744-3235. Proceeds benefit programs for senior citizens.

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— Pageturner’s book group, 11 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.

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

— Pink Ribbon Partners meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Guance’s.

TUESDAY, FEB. 13

— AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through April 17 at Central Baptist Church Annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Free. Clients should bring last year’s tax return and all 2017 income statements and documents for itemized deductions. For more information, call 744-7358 or 595-7799.

— 17th annual chili fundraiser to benefit the James B. Allen Generations Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Deliveries available. For more information or to place an order, call Diana Sims at 744-3235. Proceeds benefit programs for senior citizens.

— Winchester GTE/Sylvania/Osram/UAW retirees lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m., at the Blue Isle on Shopper’s Drive in Winchester. All Winchester Sylvania former employees and retirees are welcome to join us for lunch.

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

— Winchester-Clark County Writers Group meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— Spiritual writing, 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, FEB. 14

— Valentine’s Day

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

— Tai Chi for seniors (60 and older), 10:30 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, 600 Bypass Road.

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

— Trivia night, 7 p.m. at Engine House Pizza Pub.

THURSDAY, FEB. 15

— Gentle flow yoga, 9:15 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— Book Lunch, noon at Clark County Public Library.

— 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.

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

— Helpless Homeless Cats, Inc. meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Clark County Public Library. Guest speaker Ed Buckner will talk about “The Art of Fundraising,” followed by a question and answer session. For more information, contact Dianna Reed at homelesscats.13@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 16

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

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

SATURDAY, FEB. 17

— Traditional Chinese fashion show, 1 to 2 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— Fireside Chat, 6:45 p.m. at Fort Boonesborough State Park. Admission is $15 for adults or $5 for children 12 and younger. Each evening includes Taste of Frontier Fare served from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and a first-person performance. The 18th Century Tavern Blockhouse will be open with refreshments and entertainment prior to the chats.

— “For the Love of Murder,” fourth annual murder mystery dinner theater benefit and auction, 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Winchester Opera House, 10 E. Lexington Ave. Proceed benefit Leeds Center for the Arts. Cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. Showtime and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Event included show, full-course meal, cash bar, live and silent auctions. Ticket sales end Feb. 5. For tickets, visit leedscenter.org.

MONDAY, FEB. 19

— Presidents’ Day.

— AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through April 17 at Central Baptist Church Annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Free. Clients should bring last year’s tax return and all 2017 income statements and documents for itemized deductions. For more information, call 744-7358 or 595-7799.

— 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.

— Clark County Landlord Association meeting, 6 p.m., preceded by food at 5:30 p.m. in the Clark County Fiscal Courtroom. Geust speaker will be from Sherrow, Sutherland & Associates in Lexington to discuss landlord topics including service animals for the physically and emotionally disabled. For more information, call Greg Wood at 744-3766.

— 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. Meetings are the first and third Monday of each month.

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

— Clark County Beekeepers’ meeting, 7 p.m. at Clark County Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.

TUESDAY, FEB. 20

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

— AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through April 17 at Central Baptist Church Annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Free. Clients should bring last year’s tax return and all 2017 income statements and documents for itemized deductions. For more information, call 744-7358 or 595-7799.

— Clark County Humans Services Council meeting, noon at Arby’s. Representatives from all human services agencies serving Clark County are invited to attend.

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

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

— Clark Republican Women’s Club meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— 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, FEB. 21

— Tai Chi for seniors (60 and older), 10:30 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, 600 Bypass Road.

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

THURSDAY, FEB. 22

— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at The Williams Agency, 103 N. Maple St.

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

— Strode Station Elementary School PTO meeting, 6 p.m. at the school.

— Local History potluck dinner program, “Sacrifices on the Home Front,” 6:15 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 23

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

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

— STRIDE Ball, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at 2410 W. Lexington Road. Tickets are $200 per couple or $800 for a table of eight. Event features cocktails, dinner and dancing. Meal prepared by Graze Market and Cafe. Prime Cut will provide entertainment. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 744-0370 or email kystride@aol.com.

— “The Meeting,” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. One-act play depicts the supposed meeting of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Differing in their philosophies, but alike in their mutual respect, the men debate their varying approaches to same grave social problems. Featuring Patrick Mitchell, Whit Whitaker and Steve Bates. Event is free and open to the public. Reserve a free ticket at leedscenter.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 24

— Outside the Lines adult coloring group, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— “Honoring Those Who Served,” Winchester Black History and Heritage banquet, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St. The 2018 Black History Month theme is “African-Americans in Times of War.” Speaker will be Dana Bowie, SGM (Ret.) U.S. Army. Music provided by Prototype. Banquet ticket sales will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 and Feb. 3, 10 and 17, at Joe’s Detail Shop, 48 N. Burns Ave. Tickets are $10 for veterans and children and $20 for all other adults. For more information or tickets, contact Connie Curry at 595-1072 or Jacquetta Hudson at 749-4186.

— Fireside Chat, 6:45 p.m. at Fort Boonesborough State Park. Admission is $15 for adults or $5 for children 12 and younger. Each evening includes Taste of Frontier Fare served from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and a first-person performance. The 18th Century Tavern Blockhouse will be open with refreshments and entertainment prior to the chats.