Community calendar for March 9, 2019

Published 9:21 am Monday, March 11, 2019

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

— WMU drive-thru and drop-off recycling facilities will be closed through March 10 for repairs. Use the payment drop box for drive-thru payments and make other arrangements for recyclables.

— Mommy and Me Princess Party, 10 a.m. to noon at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. Party is open to girls ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Dress in your best princess attire. Snacks and crafts will be provided. Every child who registered by March 7 will receive a flower crown to wear at the party and take home. Cost is $15. Proceeds benefit Rachel Puckett’s senior trip to Israel. RSVP puckettrachel55@gmail.com. Include the name of the child(ren) attending and any allergies or concerns. Payment can be made at the event.

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— “Adulting In Today’s World,” class 10 a.m. to noon at BCTC Winchester-Clark County Campus, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Answers to questions about building credit, automotive maintenance needs, home maintenance needs, checking accounts, banking and budgeting. Taught by the Williams Agency and other specialists. RSVP to jessica@winchesterkentuckyinsurance.com or call 859-759-0181.

— Safety and nature awareness walk, 10 a.m. at Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation College Park Gym. Craig Caudill from the Nature Reliance School will lead participants in safety and awareness tips for the outdoors. The class will start indoors at College Park Gym.

— Clark County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner, 6 p.m. at the Winchester Opera House. Speakers will be statewide candidates and local office holders. For tickets or questions, call 771-6350.

MONDAY, MARCH 11

— Resume, cover letter and interview workshops, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BCTC Winchester-Clark County, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Admission is free. Drop in anytime. Presented by Catalent. Sponsored by Gateway Radio Works, The Winchester Sun, Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce, BCTC, Adecco, PeopleLink, Kentucky Career Center, BGWIB and Clark County Public Schools.

— AARP income tax preparation assistance, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Service is free for all taxpayers through the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation. Taxpayers should bring their previous year’s return and all documentation for 2018 income, proof of taxes paid and contributions required for those who itemize. The program is Mondays and Tuesdays through April 15.

— Partners in Education board of directors meeting, noon at Central Bank, 43 N. Maple St. Open to the public.

— Healthy Choices for Every Body Series, noon at the Clark County Extension Office. The Healthy Choice for Every Body series is designed to educate the whole family with new ways to eat healthily and exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Each lesson of this series will include a recipe demonstration and tips on topics such as meal planning, eating better on a budget, and weight management. There will be drawings and prizes for participation. Preregistration is required by calling the extension office at (859)‐744‐4682. Taught by Nutrition Education Program Assistant Sandy Kennedy.

— Alzheimer’s and Dementia caregiver support group meeting, 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Use the alley door. For more information, call 744-2524.

— Running into Better Fitness, 6 p.m. at Resilience Physical Therapy. This class will teach you how to safely begin or progress in a running program as well as different exercises to improve strength and mobility to reduce risk of injury. Instruction will be hands-on and people of all activity levels are welcome. Registration required. Call 859-385-4888.

— Celebrate Recovery at Grace Baptist Church, 5990 Lexington Road. Dinner is at  6 p.m., large group at 7 p.m., small groups at 8 p.m. and dessert and fellowship at 9 p.m. Child care available. For a ride, call Vern at 859-595-5816 before 5 p.m. Mondays. For more information call David Tobin at 859-771-2812.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

— Certified pesticide private applicator class, 9 a.m. at the Clark County Extension Office.

— Resume, cover letter and interview workshops, 9 a.m. to noon at BCTC Winchester-Clark County, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Admission is free. Drop in anytime. Presented by Catalent. Sponsored by Gateway Radio Works, The Winchester Sun, Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce, BCTC, Adecco, PeopleLink, Kentucky Career Center, BGWIB and Clark County Public Schools.

— AARP income tax preparation assistance, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Service is free for all taxpayers through the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation. Taxpayers should bring their previous year’s return and all documentation for 2018 income, proof of taxes paid and contributions required for those who itemize. The program is Mondays and Tuesdays through April 15.

— Job fair, 1 to 5 p.m. Presented by Catalent at BCTC Winchester-Clark County, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Admission is free. Dress to impress and bring your resume. Veterans welcome. Door prizes will be awarded. Sponsored by Gateway Radio Works, The Winchester Sun, Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce, BCTC, Adecco, PeopleLink, Kentucky Career Center, BGWIB and Clark County Public Schools.

— The Keto Bandwagon, 5:30 p.m. at Full Circle Market. Come learn what it means to get your body into ketosis for weight loss. The keto bandwagon is so much more than high fat! It’s also about low carb, no sugar, eating clean and intermittent fasting! If you’d like to learn more about all these things, join us! Includes tastings and recipes. Register by calling 859-744-3008. Class limited to 12 people.

— Certified Pesticide Private Applicator class, 6 p.m. at the Clark County Extension Office.

— Restricted use pesticide certification class, 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. at Clark County Extension Office. Attendees only need to be at one class to earn certification. For more information or to RSVP, call 744-4682.

— Intro to Smart Cycling, 6 p.m. at the Clark County Public Library. Become a safer, more confident bicycle rider with this short safety course provided by Walk‐Bike Clark County. Learn about parts of a bike, essential equipment, and how to safely and comfortably ride in various traffic conditions, terrain and climates. Course taught by a League Certified Instructor. Learn to be a better cyclist and to share the road. For questions email bpac@ccgisonline.com.

— Eating Healthy Using Instant Pot, 6 p.m. at the Clark County Extension Office. Join Family and Consumer Science Agent Shonda Johnston to learn the basics of how an electric pressure cooker (like an Instant Pot) works and see how this appliance can make cooking nutritious meals easier. Includes hands‐on demonstration of meal prep, recipe tastings, and drawings for recipe books and other prizes. Pre-registration is required by calling 859-744-4682.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

  Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Palmer Engineering, 400 Shoppers Drive.

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

— Job fair, 10 a.m. at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane.

— 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.

— Walking the Walk: Lifestyles for Continued Health and Wellness, 6:30 p.m. at College Park Gym. A panel of Winchester‐Parks and Recreation fitness instructors and members will share their weight loss stories with you, including the varied routes through which they were able to maintain weight loss success. Participants will be able to ask questions and share thoughts on options, goal setting and more.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

— Telephone Pioneers luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Woody’s. All former and current BellSouth and AT&T employees are invited to attend.

— Book Fair family night, 4 to 7 p.m. at Strode Station Elementary School.

— Title I math and literacy night, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Strode Station Elementary School.

— Title I parents night, 5:30 p.m. at Shearer Elementary School, 244 E. Broadway St.

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum Second Thursday program, 6:30 p.m. at 217 S. Main St. Speaker will be Ron Pen from the John Jacob Niles Museum at the University of Kentucky. He will speak about Echoes of the Hills. Pen is a speaker for the Kentucky Humanities Council. Program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 745-1358.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

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

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

— The Keto Bandwagon, 12:30 p.m. at Full Circle Market. Come learn what it means to get your body into ketosis for weight loss. The keto bandwagon is so much more than high fat! It’s also about low carb, no sugar, eating clean and intermittent fasting! If you’d like to learn more about all these things, join us! Includes tastings and recipes. Register by calling 744-3008. Class limited to 12 people.

— Knights of Columbus Lenten fish fry, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Menu includes fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, twisty taters and a drink. Cheese pizza will be available for children. Homemade clam chowder will be available for $10 per quart or $4 per bowl. Meal is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $5 for children.

— I Was Here street museum reception, 7 p.m. at Leeds Center for the Arts. The mission of the project is to create a memorial to those who were sold into slavery and in doing so, to seek a path beyond who we were and move toward a vision of who we could be. The project aims to instill a deeper understanding of our common humanity and to create a means to “see the world with different eyes.” Sponsored by The

Greater Clark Foundation and Clark County Community Foundation. For more information, visit www.i-was-here.org. Tickets are free, but attendees must register at leedscenter.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

— NAMI Family to Family education class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 2410 W. Lexington Ave. Class is free.

— I Was Here street museum walk and community talk back, 9 a.m. at The Winchester Sun. The event will conclude at Leeds Center for the Arts for a community conversation at 10:30 a.m. to learn from each other and move forward with purpose in an effort to grow within our community. For more information, visit www.i-was-here.org. Tickets are free, but attendees must register at leedscenter.org.

— Guided bicycle tour, 10 a.m. at College Park Gym. Ride will travel through the alleys around College Park.Bring your own bicycle or bicycles, helmets and children’s trailers are available for loan. To borrow a bicycle, arrive at 9:30 a.m. to be properly fitted. Hosted by Walk-Bike Clark County. Email questions to  bpac@ccgisonline.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

— Winchester-Clark County Tourism Commission meeting, 9 a.m. at 2 S. Maple St.

— AARP income tax preparation assistance, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Service is free for all taxpayers through the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation. Taxpayers should bring their previous year’s return and all documentation for 2018 income, proof of taxes paid and contributions required for those who itemize. Program is Mondays and Tuesdays through April 15.

— Healthy Choices for Every Body Series, noon at the Clark County Extension Office. The series is designed to educate the whole family with new ways to eat healthy and exercise for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Each lesson will include a recipe demonstration and tips on topics such as meal planning, eating better on a budget, and weight management. There will be drawings and prizes for participation. Preregistration is required by calling 744-4682. Taught by Nutrition Education Program Assistant Sandy Kennedy.

— How to Conquer Low Back Pain in the Pursuit of Wellness, 6 p.m. at Resilience Physical Therapy. Low back pain can be a major limiting factor for many individuals pursuing fitness and wellness. This class will show how to decrease pain and exercise safely. Call 859-385- 4888 to reserve your spot.

— Celebrate Recovery at Grace Baptist Church, 5990 Lexington Road. Dinner is at  6 p.m., large group at 7 p.m., small groups at 8 p.m. and dessert and fellowship at 9 p.m. Child care available. For a ride, call Vern at 859-595-5816.before 5 p.m. Mondays. For more information call David Tobin at 859-771-2812.

— NAMI Winchester-Clark County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support and 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. For more information, call 749-3702.

— Celebrate Recovery at Grace Baptist Church, 5990 Lexington Road. Dinner is at  6 p.m., large group at 7 p.m., small groups at 8 p.m. and dessert and fellowship at 9 p.m. Child care available. For a ride, call Vern at 859-595-5816 before 5 p.m. Mondays. For more information call David Tobin at 859-771-2812.