Community calendar for April 27, 2019

Published 9:25 am Monday, April 29, 2019

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

— 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.

— Lamb and Lion Ministries Regional Prophecy Conference, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, 250 N. Main St. Conference is free. Register at lamblion.com or call 972-736-3567. Sessions continue April 28. Speakers will include Billy Crone on the The Destiny of Israel, Dave Reagan on The Destiny of the Nations and The Destiny of the Church, Nathan Jones on The Destiny of Islam and Tim Moore on The Destiny of America.

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— Harold G. Epperson Marine Corps League meeting, 9 a.m. at City Hall.

— Family Fun Day for Child Abuse Prevention Month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clark County Preschool. There will be food, inflatables, an Easter egg hunt and displays from community vendors.

— Swift hike at Lower Howard’s Creek, 10 a.m. at 1945 Athens-Boonesboro Road. This strenuous two-hour hike begins at the main entrance of the preserve on Athens-Boonesboro Road. To RSVP, contact Karis Pumphrey at 859-806-2466.

— George Rogers Clark High School prom, 7 p.m. at the school.

— Leeds Center for the Arts production of “Steel Magnolias,” 7:30 p.m. at the theater. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit leedscenter.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

— Leeds Center for the Arts production of “Steel Magnolias,” 2:30 p.m. at the theater. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit leedscenter.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

— 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.

— Lamb and Lion Ministries Regional Prophecy Conference,9:15 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, 250 N. Main St. Conference is free. Register at lamblion.com or call 972-736-3567. Dave Reagan will have a Q&A followed by the 10:30 a.m. morning service.

— “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 healthy 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. Pre-registration is required by calling the extension office at 744-4682. Taught by Nutrition Education Program Assistant Sandy Kennedy.

— Incoming eighth-grade scheduling night for last names A-K, 5:30 p.m. at Campbell Junior High School. Bring student ID. RDC will be transitioning to students requesting classes through Infinite Campus Student Portal. The student portal scheduling window will only be open at designated times. RDC is hosting an informational night for incoming students to explain this process, answer any questions and provide students and guardians an opportunity to request classes for the 2019-20 school year. If you have any questions or concerns contact Jordan Letcher, eighth grade counselor, at jordan.letcher@clark.kyschools.us.

— 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.

— Clark County Extension Council meeting, 6 p.m. at the Clark County Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

— Tobacco GAP training, 8 a.m. or 6 p.m. at Clark County Extension Office. Choose one training time and bring your GAP grower ID number to receive credit. Training video will last about two hours. Call 744-4682 to register by Tuesday, April 23.

— RAPP group meeting, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Clark County Board of Education.

— Incoming eighth-grade scheduling night for last names L-Z, 5:30 p.m. at Campbell Junior High School. Bring student ID. RDC will be transitioning to students requesting classes through Infinite Campus Student Portal. The student portal scheduling window will only be open at designated times. RDC is hosting an informational night for incoming students to explain this process, answer any questions and provide students and guardians an opportunity to request classes for the 2019-20 school year. If you have any questions or concerns contact Jordan Letcher, eighth grade counselor, at jordan.letcher@clark.kyschools.us.

— AARP Chapter 632 meeting, 6 p.m. at the James B. Allen Generations Center, 32 Meadow St. Kenny Speakes will present the program.

— 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 1

— 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.

— Clark County High School Class of 1948 luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Blue Isle Restaurant.

— 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.

— Baker Intermediate School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 3:30 p.m. in the school’s library at 1645 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

— 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

— Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Court Street Gifts, 8 Court St.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road. Guest speaker will Eric Frankl, executive director of the Bluegrass Airport.

— Eating healthy using and Instant Pot class, noon 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.

— Leeds Center for the Arts production of “Steel Magnolias,” 7:30 p.m. at the theater. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit leedscenter.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

— 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 Republican Party meeting, 9 a.m. at Golden Corral. Guest speaker will be Will Schroder, candidate for attorney general. All registered Republicans are encouraged to attend.

— Leeds Center for the Arts production of “Steel Magnolias,” 7:30 p.m. at the theater. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit leedscenter.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

— Leeds Center for the Arts production of “Steel Magnolias,” 2:30 p.m. at the theater. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit leedscenter.org.

MONDAY, MAY 6

— 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.

— 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, MAY 7

— 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.

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.

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.

— 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.