TODAY

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum trolley tour to the historic Hickman House, 31 W. Hickman St. Arrive at the house by 5:45 p.m. Danny Neely will give a history of the home and then a tour. Light refreshments will be served. No charge, but donations to the museum will be accepted. Call 745-1358 to make reservations.

— Winchester Young Professionals Launch Party, 5:30-7 p.m. at Loma’s at the Opera House.

— Rabies clinic, 6 to 8 p.m. at Beech Springs Farm Market, 4776 Old Boonesboro Road. Cost is $5.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. CR is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the eight Beatitudes, the 12 Steps and their Biblical comparison. There are also programs fro children kindergarten to 12 years and also for teens age 13 to 19. Childcare is provided for children up to 4 years old. Meeting are held each Tuesday. For more information, called Dickie Everman at 744-0817.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

— Absentee voting for those who will out of town on election day is now open at Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

— 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.

— Wednesday Walk, noon to 12:30 p.m. at the The Traveling Trail on Bypass Road. Join naturalist Erin Sliney for light stretches and a stroll around the 1-mile walking path.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 9

— “Healthy Feet Keep You Moving,” 10 a.m. at Skinnovations. The feet are the foundation of your body. Learn how your feet can affect your overall health and wellness and tips on how to keep your feet healthy. Every participant will leave with a daily foot inspection checklist.

— The Telephone Pioneers luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Blue Isle. All former and current Bell South and AT&T employees are invited to attend.

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum Second Thursday program, 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 217 S. Main St. Eddie Price from the Kentucky Humanities Council and Chataqua programs will portray Roscoe Tartleton Goose. As a child, Roscoe took a job riding horses for a blacksmith in Louisville to help his family’s  finances. While exercising horses at Churchill Downs, Goose was approached by trainer, John Kuprion , to ride as a jockey By autumn of 1919, Roscoe was the leading money-winning jockey at Churchill downs and was one of the top riders in America. Program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 745-1358.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

— The African-American Series, 11 a.m. at Clark County Health Department, 400 Professional Ave. Guest speaker will be Rob Kibbey, a licensed clinical social worker, and Patricia Stewart-Hopkins on the topic of mental illness with an emphasis on bipolar disorder. All community members are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Cara O’Neill at 744-4482 or email caraj.oneill@ky.gov. Visitors should park in the lower-level parking lot.

— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road. Guest speaker will be Ralph Hacker, former voice of the UK Wildcats.

— Open house at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place, 200 Rose Mary Drive, noon to 4 p.m. Tour apartments and cottages. Refreshments will be served. Call 745-4904 of more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

— Third annual Bluegrass River Run, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fort Boonesborough State Park. Launches from Fort Boonesborough State Park, paddling along pool nine of the Kentucky River, which is located just south of Lexington. The journey will immerse participants in the beauty of the 60-plus foot cliffs of the palisades as they enjoy floating refreshment stops, as well as musical artists playing from docks along the river at several points along the course. Ends at Clay’s Ferry with music, an outdoor recreational festival and food from Proud Mary BBQ. For more information, contact the Explore Kentucky Initiative at 270-766-3822.

— Absentee voting for those who will out of town on election day is now open at Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

— Stamp Out Hunger food drive, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Put non-perishable in-date food items at your mailbox. Mail carriers will collect donations and bring to Clark County Community Services to be dispersed to local families in need.

— Yoga on the College Park lawn, 10 a.m. at College Park. Join Yoga instructor Cindy Reed for a morning practice on the College Park lawn. Mats available to borrow or bring your own. Dress in comfortable clothing. Incase of inclement weather, class will be held in the College Park Gym.

MONDAY, MAY 13

— Absentee voting for those who will out of town on election day is now open at Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

— Partners In Education board meeting, noon at Central Bank, 43 N. Maple St.

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

— 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. Childcare 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, MAY 14

— Bluegrass Heritage Museum trolley tour to Lady Veterans Connect at the old Trapp Elementary School. Bus will leave the museum at 5:30 p.m. A box dinner will be available. Cost is $20 per person. Call 745-1358 to make reservations.

— Celebrate Recovery meeting, 7 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church, 15 Redwing Drive. CR is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the eight Beatitudes, the 12 Steps and their Biblical comparison. There are also programs fro children kindergarten to 12 years and also for teens age 13 to 19. Childcare is provided for children up to 4 years old. Meeting are held each Tuesday. For more information, called Dickie Everman at 744-0817.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

— Absentee voting for those who will out of town on election day is now open at Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

— 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.

— Wednesday Walk, noon to 12:30 p.m. at the The Traveling Trail on Bypass Road. Join naturalist Erin Sliney for light stretches and a stroll around the 1-mile walking path.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 16

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

— Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce banquet and awards ceremony, 5:30 p.m. at the Wainscott Building, 19 Wainscott Ave. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 each. Event is open to the public. For more information, call 744-5627.

— Strode Station Elementary School PTO meeting, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 17

— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road. Guest speaker will be Stephanie Flanery, directing attorney for AppalReD legal aid.

— Rock The Block summer concert series with Remember When Cruiserz, featuring Ray’s Music Exchange, 7 to 9 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Winchester. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy live music. There will be a free bounce house and slide for children. Food and drinks will be sold by West Sixth Brewing Beer Garden and D and D Concessions.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

— Absentee voting for those who will out of town on election day is now open at Clark County Clerk Michelle Turner’s office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

— Clark County Fish and Game Club youth fishing day, 9 a.m. at the clubhouse on Waterworks Road. The event is free for all youth 15 and younger. Beverages and lunch will be provided. For more information, call Dewey Pope at 771-3417, Mike Lowry at 355-5413 or Wayne Joslin at 771-9396.

— Joe F. Reed Memorial Heart Walk, 9:30 a.m. at Clark Regional Medical Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Join nearly 1 million Americans at more than 300 events across the country to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Visit heart.org/centralkywalk or call 859-371‐6885.

— Clark Regional Medical Center Community Health Fair and Wellness Challenge finale, 10 a.m. at Clark Regional Medical Center. 2019 Wellness Challenge winners announced at noon. Health screenings, door prizes, giveaways, fitness classes and more.

SUNDAY, MAY 19

— Run For The Paws 5K walk/run to benefit Clark County Animal Shelter, 5 p.m. at The Green at BCTC, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Registration is open online at runsignup.com. Cost is $35 through May 16 or $40 race day. Ages 11 and younger are $10 each. Wellness Challenge participants get $5 off with code. Friendly, leashed and vaccinated pets are welcome. Donations to the shelter are also welcome. The shelter is in need of non-clumping cat litter, cat food, dog shampoo, dryer sheets, laundry soap, dish soap, bleach, spray cleaner, collars, puppy food, paper towels and washable pet toys.

MONDAY, MAY 20

— Clark County Board of Education meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office board room, 1600 W. Lexington Ave.

— 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/educational meeting, 7 p.m. at McCready Hall, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 2410 Lexington Road.  Anyone, including family members and friends, affected by mental illness are invited to attend meetings. For more information, call 749-3702. Meetings are the first and third Monday of each month.