Community calendar for Nov. 21, 2018

Published 9:32 am Wednesday, November 21, 2018

TODAY

— 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.

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

— Thanksgiving.

— Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s Office closed for holiday.

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

— Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s Office closed for holiday.

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

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

— Rose Mary C. Brooks Place open house, noon to 4 p.m. at 200 Rose Mary Drive. Tour the assisted living community or a cottage located at 526 Rose Mary Drive. Free lunch provided. Make reservations by calling Carol Bennet at 745-4904 and ask about the Black Friday special.

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

— Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s Office closed for holiday.

— Small Business Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop downtown Winchester on the Saturday after Thanksgiving for “Black Friday” deals without the crowds and hustle.

— Winter Trade Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fort Boonesborough State Park. 18th Century merchant and traders in period clothing will set up shops in cabins and blockhouses at the fort. All items for sale at typical of items available in the 18th Century. Free. For more information, contact Bill Farmer at bill.farmer@ky.gov.

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

— Winter Trade Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fort Boonesborough State Park. 18th Century merchant and traders in period clothing will set up shops in cabins and blockhouses at the fort. All items for sale at typical of items available in the 18th Century. Free. For more information, contact Bill Farmer at bill.farmer@ky.gov.

MONDAY, NOV. 26

— Christmas open house at 21 Valentine Court, 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors can tour the building recently donated to the Bluegrass Heritage Museum by the Edward O. Guerrant Memorial Association. Refreshments will be served. Parking available in the First Christian Church lot. Building is handicap accessible.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, Grace Baptist Church. 5990 Lexington Road. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. followed by large group at 7 p.m., small groups at 8 p.m., and dessert and fellowship at 9 p.m. For more information, contact David Tobin at 771-2812.

TUESDAY, NOV. 27

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

— Chamber of Commerce After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m. at Confetti’s on Main Street.

— Clark County Community Foundation GoodGiving Challenge chili cook-off, 5 to 7 p.m. at College Park Gym. All participating nonprofits from Clark County will partner with local restaurants to prepare chili for at least 175 samples. Awards will be given to nonprofits that receive the most votes.

— Little Tumblers, 6:15 p.m. at Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation, 15 Wheeler Ave. Fundamentals of gymnastics class for ages 3 to 6. Meets Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Cost is $40 per child or $30 per child with a parks and rec family membership. For more information, call 744-9554.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28

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

— Winchester Kiwanis Club meeting, noon at Taste of China, 600 Bypass Road.

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

— Free team trivia hosted by Clark County Public Library, 7 p.m. at Engine House Pizza Pub.

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

— Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at CC’s Closet, 30 Taylor Ave.

— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 to 1 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.

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

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

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

— Empty Bowls fundraiser to support Clark County Community Services, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 130 Windridge Drive. Raises awareness of hunger in the community. For $20, pick a hand thrown bowl made by local potters. Bowls will be filled with homemade vegetable soup and the meal includes homemade bread by Molly Stotts.

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

— 21st Century Magic live, 7 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 to $50 at leedscenter.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 1

— Short Stacks for a Tall Cause fundraiser for Lady Veterans Connect, 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 1525 W. Lexington Ave. Tickets are $8. To purchase tickets, call Kimberly Lawson at 859-595-3293.

— Breakfast with Santa, 8 to 11 a.m. at Shearer Elementary School

— Toy drive by Clark County Firefighters Association, beginning at 9 a.m. at Rural King on Bypass Road. Firefighters will accept new toys or monetary donations. Toys can also be dropped off at any fire station in Clark County. Toys will be distributed to Clark County families near Christmas. For more information, call 745-0620.

— “Voices and Hearts As One,” the annual Christmas concert presented by the Winchester Chorale, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at First Christian Church, 24 E. Hickman St. Entry is free, but donations are appreciated.

— Christmas parade, 6 p.m. on Main Street. Theme is “Santa’s Workshop.” Sponsored by the masons of Right Angle Lodge No. 233 F&M. Register a float or learn more at downtownwinchesterky.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

— Jingle Bell Craft and Vendor Fair fundraiser to support Lady Veterans Connect, noon to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 37 N. Highland St. Vendor booths are $35. Admission is free. There will be a silent auction. Donations accepted. Contact Alicia Bishop at thevycboutique@gmail.com.

— “Voices and Hearts As One,” the annual Christmas concert presented by the Winchester Chorale, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at First Christian Church, 24 E. Hickman St. Entry is free, but donations are appreciated.

MONDAY, DEC. 3

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

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, Grace Baptist Church. 5990 Lexington Road. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. followed by large group at 7 p.m., small groups at 8 p.m., and dessert and fellowship at 9 p.m. For more information, contact David Tobin at 771-2812.

TUESDAY, DEC. 4

— Winchester Board of Commissioners meeting, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. at Winchester City Hall.