Community calendar for March 19, 2019

TODAY

— Chai Chat: “Something to talk about,” 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at Cairn Coffee House, 17 S. Main St. What is your communication style and that of your co-workers, employees and family? Hosted by Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $20. Space is limited. Register at positiveimpactky.com.

— 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.

— Family and Friends CPR, 10 a.m. at Skinnovations. The American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult hands‐only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR, adult and child AED use, infant CPR and choking relief for adults, children and infants. This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn CPR. To register, call 859-556-5913 or email skinnovations4u@gmail.com.

— Clark County Human Services Council meeting, noon at Arby’s.

— Mobility screening, 5 p.m. at KORT Physical Therapy. Complimentary consultations and free mobility screens. Call 859-744-4411 to schedule a time.

— Winchester Board of Commissioners meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Winchester City Hall, 32 Wall St.

— “The Scoop on Protein Powders,” 5:30 p.m. at Full Circle Market. Will include whey protein, plant-based proteins (such as pea and rice), as well as bone broth protein. Includes tastings and recipes. To register, call 859-744-3008.

— Hunting 101 class, 6:30 p.m. at Clark County Extension Office. Hunting wild game requires a level of physical fitness and offers a chance to enjoy nature’s beauty, and possibly wild game meat. Session will cover outdoor stewardship, ethics and woodmanship. Pre-registration is required. Call 859‐744‐4682 before March 18.

— Clark County 4-H Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Clark County Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.

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

— Winchester Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m., at Arby’s on Bypass Road.

— 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, MARCH 20

  Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Freedom Realty and Property Management, 624 W. Lexington Ave.

— 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.

— Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Elder Care Law of Central Kentucky’s membership in the Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce, noon at 2 S. Maple St.

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

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

— Greater St. James CME Church, 410 W. Washington St., spring revival, 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Marvin King of First Baptist Church on North Highland Street will be the speaker. Continues March 21 and 22.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

— Clark County Conservation District tree seedling giveaway, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the district office, 667 Tech Drive, Winchester. Seedlings will include white oak, pecan, Easter redbud, grey dogwood, persimmon, black walnut and bald cypress, and will be given free on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a limit of 15 seedlings per person. Bring wet newspaper or cloth and a plastic bag for transporting seedlings.

— Strode Station Elementary School-based Decision-making Council meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the school.

— Use journaling to boost your wellness success, 5:30 p.m. at College Park Gym. Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Gina Lang offers tips and tricks to start your journal. Call 859-771-6033 or email gina.lang@gmail.com to register for the class. Registration is required. Each person will receive a starter journal.

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

— Diabetes support group meeting, 6 p.m. at the Clark County Health Department. Join others to discuss ways to gain better health outcomes. For both type I and type II diabetes.

— Greater St. James CME Church, 410 W. Washington St., spring revival, 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Marvin King of First Baptist Church on North Highland Street will be the speaker. Continues March 22.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

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

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

— Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon at Woody’s, 923 Bypass Road. Danny Neely will facilitate an “On The Table” discussion. 

— Open house, noon to 4 p.m. at Rose Mary C. Brooks Place. Tour the facility and learn bout independent and assisted living options. For more information, call Carol Bennett at 745-4904.

— “The Scoop on Protein Powders,” 12:30 p.m. at Full Circle Market. Will cover whey protein, plant-based proteins (such as pea and rice), as well as bone broth protein. Includes tastings and recipes. Register by calling 859-744-3008.

— Greater St. James CME Church, 410 W. Washington St., spring revival, 6:30 p.m. n The Rev. Marvin King of First Baptist Church on North Highland Street will be the speaker.

— 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

— “The Scoop on Protein Powders,” 12:30 p.m. at Full Circle Market. Will cover whey protein, plant-based proteins (such as pea and rice), as well as bone broth protein. Includes tastings and recipes. Register by calling 859-744-3008.

— The Keto Bandwagon, 3 p.m. at Full Circle Market. Learn what it means to get your body into ketosis for weight loss. Includes tastings and recipes. Register by calling 859-744-3008. Class limit is 12 people.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

— Long hike at Lower Howard’s Creek, 9 a.m. at 1225 Athens-Boonesboro Road. Explore the Salt Spring Trace to the North Fork of the preserve. This moderately-strenuous hike begins at the John Holder Trail behind Halls on the River. To RSVP, contact Karis Pumphrey at 859-806-2466.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

— 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.

— Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon at BCTC, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane. Guest speaker will be Clark Circuit Court Clerk Martha Miller on the new Kentucky driver’s licenses. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. RSVP to 744-6420.

— “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 includes 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. To pre-register, call the extension office at 859-744-4682. Taught by Nutrition Education Program Assistant Sandy Kennedy.

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