Community calendar for May 23, 2018
Published 8:16 am Wednesday, May 23, 2018
TODAY
— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Artisan Gifts and Gallery, 18 W. Lexington Ave.
— Clark County Fiscal Court meeting, 9:30 a.m. at courthouse.
— 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.
— Kentucky Picture Show, 2 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
THURSDAY, MAY 24
— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 to 1 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.
— Special Strode Station Elementary School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 3:30 p.m. at the school. Agenda items include stakeholder input and finalizing interview questions for the hire of a principal.
FRIDAY, MAY 25
— Write Local meeting, 10 a.m. Clark County Public Library.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s.
SATURDAY, MAY 26
— Winchester-Clark County Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon.
— Central Kentucky Coon Hunters Association annual flag retirement and veterans appreciation ceremony, 6 p.m. at the club house, 3601 Pine Ridge Road. All veterans and those who support veterans are invited. There will also be a tribute to those who have died in service of their country. For more information, call Ron at 859-771-0866.
— “Welcome Home” celebration for 75 veterans returning from Honor Flight, 9 p.m. at Blue Grass Airport, Lexington. For more information, visit honorflightky.org.
MONDAY, MAY 28
— Memorial Day
— VFW Memorial Day ceremony, noon, behind the Clark County Courthouse, to honor active duty military, MIA soldiers, prisoners of war and those who died while serving the country. For more information, call 744-9715.
— GriefShare support group, 7 to 9 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. A special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. Meets Monday through July 9. For more information, email dnwatson406@gmail.com or call 749-7092.
TUESDAY, MAY 29
— “Everything you need to know as a junior,” 5:30 p.m. at George Rogers Clark High School. Program is for current sophomores entering their junior year to learn tips, information and opportunities for the coming school year. Students and parents will learn about scholarships, advanced placement classes, vocational opportunities, the Governor’s Scholar Program, assessments, Governor’s School of the Art and general college- and career-readiness.
— 2018 Preservation Awards, 6p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Winchester-Clark County Historic Preservation Commission will recognize eight projects and people for preservation work in the community.
— Winchester Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Arby’s on Bypass Road. Future monthly meetings will be on third Tuesday of the month.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
— Winchester Board of Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m. at City Hall. Agenda includes consideration of an application for restaurants to sell and serve alcohol at outside cafes and patios in the downtown area.
— 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.
— Kentucky Picture Show, 2 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
THURSDAY, MAY 31
— Strode Station Elementary School third-grade awards ceremony, 8:30 a.m.
— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 to 1 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
— Strode Station Elementary School fourth-grade awards ceremony, 8 a.m.
— Write Local meeting, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
— Open house, Rose Mary C. Brooks Place, noon to 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
— Alexis Thompson Memorial 10K/5K run/walk 8 a.m. at First Church of God, 2500 Colby Road. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. To register, visit runsignup.com. For more information call Vicky Thompson at 771-0928.
— Winchester-Clark County Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon.
— Revved Up For Kids car show and fundraiser to benefit Bluegrass Children’s Academy at BCTC, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Results will be announced at 3 p.m. Entry fee is $20. First 50 to register get dash plaques. Features DJ Ice Man, food, 50/50, door prizes and kid zone. For more information, contact Rebecca Mathieu at 595-7477 or 745-6885.
MONDAY, JUNE 4
— NAMI Winchester-Clark County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support-educational meeting, 7 p.m. at 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.
— GriefShare support group, 7 to 9 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. A special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. Meets Monday through July 9. For more information, email dnwatson406@gmail.com or call 749-7092.
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
— Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for New Leaf Recover and Wellness, 1129 W. Lexington Ave., 11:30 a.m. Tour the office, meet providers and learn about services offered.
— Winchester Board of Commissioners meeting, 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
— Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting, noon at Taste of China, 600 Bypass Road.
— Strode Station Elementary School kindergarten graduation, 1 p.m.
— Kentucky Picture Show, 2 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 to 1 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
— Write Local meeting, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
— The Big Cheesy 5K, 6:30 p.m. at Community Trust Bank, 120 S. Main St. Formerly The Path Home 5K, this run/walk benefits the Clark County Homeless Coalition. Register at racesonline.com.
— Rock The Block summer concert series featuring Encore of Lexington, 7 to 9 p.m. at the lawn of the Clark County Courthouse. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on Main Street. There will be giant Jenga, sidewalk chalk, a bouncy house, food trucks and a West Sixth Brewing beer tent. For more information, visit downtownwinchesterky.org/events.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
— 10th annual Beer Cheese Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street.
— Winchester-Clark County Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon.
MONDAY, JUNE 11
— Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver support meeting, 6 p.m at First United Methodist Church. Use alley door for entrance. For more information, contact Mary at 744-2524.
— GriefShare support group, 7 to 9 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. A special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. Meets Monday through July 9. For more information, email dnwatson406@gmail.com or call 749-7092.
TUESDAY, JUNE 12
— Winchester-Clark County Writers Group meeting, 6 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13
— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by Clark County Public Schools at George Rogers Clark High School, 2748 Boonesboro Road in the flex classroom.