Community calendar for Feb. 23, 2018

Published 9:16 am Friday, February 23, 2018

TODAY

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

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

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— Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph’s Church Lenten fish fry, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Menu includes fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, twisty taters and a drink. Cheese pizza will be available for children. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children. Clam chowder will be available for $4 per bowl or $10 per quart. Dine-in or carry-out is available.

— 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. Event is free and open to the public. Reserve a free ticket at leedscenter.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 24

— Eastern Bluegrass Extension Bee School beginner’s session, 9 a.m. and advanced session, 1 p.m. at the Clark County Extension Office. First session will focus on topics like putting together a beehive, basic beekeeping supplies and more. The advanced will include protecting pollinators from pesticide exposure, bee pest control strategies and more. Cost for one or both sessions is $12. The morning session will end with a meal. To register, call 744-4682.

— 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.

— Upward 40391 end-of-season celebration, 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) at Campbell Junior High School, 620 Boone Ave. For all cheerleaders, basketball players and their families. Guest speaker will be Stephen Johnson, quarterback for University of Kentucky.

— 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.

MONDAY, FEB. 26

— 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.

— All Over the Page 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.

TUESDAY, FEB. 27

— 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.

— Clark County GIS board meeting, 10 a.m., at the Winchester Municipal Utilities office, 150 N. Main St.

— AARP Chapter 632 meeting, 4:30 p.m., at James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Speaker will be Scott Wegenest. Meeting will be canceled if schools are out for inclement weather.

— Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at College Park Gym, 15 Wheeler Ave. Agenda includes discussion of department’s proposed long-range plan, consideration and approval of proposed improvements to the Kroger Youth Soccer Complex and considering of proposal for accounting support for the department.

— Meeting of the Minds, 6:30 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.

— Winchester Pioneer Amateur Radio Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Golden Corral. Meeting is open to anyone licensed or interested in the hobby. For more information, email to AC4YD@ARRL.NET.

— 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. 28

— Beef quality care assurance classes, 9 a.m., 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. at the Clark County Extension Office. Cost is $5 (by check only). Registration required by calling 744-4682.

— 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, MARCH 1

— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Freedom Realty and Property Management, 624 W. Lexington Ave.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 2

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

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

— Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph’s Church Lenten fish fry, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Menu includes fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, twisty taters and a drink. Cheese pizza will be available for children. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children. Clam chowder will be available for $4 per bowl or $10 per quart. Dine-in or carry-out is available.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

— March Madness Chess Tournament, 8:30 a.m. at College Park Annex Building, 30 Wheeler Ave. For more information, email info@winchesster.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

— 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.