Community calendar for Dec. 13, 2018
Published 9:57 am Thursday, December 13, 2018
TODAY
— Diagnostic DNA cancer screening conducted by Accel Omega, 9 a.m. at the James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. The screening is free for those with Medicare B and if you or a close family member has had or currently has cancer. To be screened, you must provide a picture ID and insurance cards. For more information, call Diana Sims at 744-3235.
— Walk-Bike Clark County Group meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cairn Coffee House. Meeting topics include bicycle safety course, 2019 Wellness Challenge, Flanagan Street update, Community Park update and a proposal for a Winchester P-Arc Trail. For more information, email bpac@cgisonline.com.
— Telephone Pioneers luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Applebee’s in Winchester. All former and current Bell South and AT&T employees are invited to attend.
— Kentucky Foothills Toastmasters Club meeting, 12:05 to 1 p.m. at East Kentucky Power Cooperative, 4775 Lexington Road.
— Chamber of Commerce after hours, 5 to 7 p.m. hosted by Kentucky Bank, 1975 Bypass Road. There will be additional parking at Walgreens with transportation to the branch.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14
— Write Local meeting, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— The African-American Series discussion on osteoporosis and healthy recipes, 11 a.m. at the Clark County Health Department. Park in the lower lot and join the group for a potluck. Bring a healthy dish to share. There will also be an ornament exchange. To participate, bring a wrapped ornament. All in the community are invited to attend. For more information, contact Cara O’Neill at 744-4482.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
— “Old Little Town of Trapp,” presentation, 6 to 8 p.m. at former Trapp Elementary. The free event will include a live nativity, a Christmas light display, cookies, cocoa and pictures with Santa Claus.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15
— Winchester-Clark County Farmers’ Market Christmas Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 26 N. Main St. There will be meat, homemade breads, Kentucky Proud Christmas gifts, jams, jellies, honey, coffee, handcrafted jewelry, woodworking products and more. For more information, contact Julie Staton at julielstaton@yahoo.com or Molly Stotts at myfathersgarden@hotmail.com.
— Gingerbread house party, 3 to 6 p.m. at College Park Gymnasium, 15 Wheeler Ave. Pre-registration is $5 per builder and cost at the door is $8. All supplies will be provided. For more information, email Deborah Jackson at wccpr.programming@gmail.com.
MONDAY, DEC. 17
— Winchester Licensing Board Meeting, 5 p.m., at Winchester 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.
— NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Winchester-Clark County support/educational meeting, 7 p.m. at McCrady 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.
— East Clark County Water District board meeting, 7 p.m. at 118 Hopkins Lane.
TUESDAY, DEC. 18
— Clark County Human Services Council meeting, noon at Arby’s.
— Reception honoring retirement of city commissioners Kenny Book and Rick Beach, 4 to 6 p.m. at Winchester City Hall. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
— Clark County School District Finance Corporation meeting, 6 p.m. at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance of school building revenue bonds.
— Clark County Board of Education meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave. Meeting is open to the public.
— Winchester Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m., at Arby’s on Bypass Road.
— Winchester Pioneer Amateur Radio Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Golden Corral. The meeting is open to anyone licensed or interested in the hobby. For more information, email ac4yd@arrl.met.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
— 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, DEC. 20
— 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.
— Strode Station Elementary School PTO meeting, 6 p.m. at the school.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
— Write Local meeting, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2
— 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, JAN. 3
— Clark County Public Schools return from winter break.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4
— Write Local meeting, 10 a.m. at Clark County Public Library.
— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road.
SATURDAY, JAN. 5
— Community prayer service, 10 a.m. at Cathedral Church of God, 3313 Lexington Road. All are invited to pray for community, elected officials, schools, first responders and more. In case of inclement weather, the service will be postponed to Jan. 12.
TUESDAY, JAN. 8
— Clark County Writers Group meeting, 6 p.m. at Clark County Public Library.