Sunday
Mother's Day
at Explorium
LEXINGTON - It's all about moms today at the Explorium, 440 W. Short St., from 1 to 5 p.m. Mother will receive free admission and kids get to make colorful butterfly cards to give their mothers. For more information about this program, or about Explorium, call 258-3253.
Wednesday
Clark County Writers' Group meeting
WINCHESTER - The Clark County Writers' Group will meet at the Clark County Public Library today at 7 p.m. The group is open to anyone in Clark County interested in improving his or her skills as a writer. No pre-registration is required and all writers are welcome.
Thursday
Library play time
at the Clark County
Public Library
WINCHESTER - The Clark County Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for kids of all ages to come in and play with the library's games, puzzles, blocks and, of course, look at all the books available for check out. It's a great way to familiarize kids with the library and have fun with reading. For more information, call the public library at 744-5566.
Movie night at
the Clark County
Public Library
WINCHESTER - Enjoy a free night out at the movies with friends. The Clark County Public Library will be showing the classic Depression-era film, "You Can't Take it With You," starring Jimmy Stewart. The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a discussion afterwards. "You Can't Take it With You" explores many of the economic and social issues that Americans still face today. Pre-registration is required, so call 744-5566 to reserve your spot.
Upcoming
May 15
Annual รข??Puttin'
on the Glitz'
fundraiser for the
community college
WINCHESTER - The annual fundraiser for Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 2020 Rolling Hills Lane, will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, cash bar, live entertainment, dancing and a live and silent auction. Tickets are available at Court Street Gifts. For more information, call 737-3098 or 859-808-0685.
May 18
Golf Tournament
WINCHESTER - This year's Clark County Junior Miss, Michelle Rodgers, won the state title and will be vying for the national title later this summer. Help make it possible for other young women from Clark County to represent their hometown and the state by participating in the tournament at Southwind Golf Course. For more information, contact Donna Fuller at 771-3594.
May 21- May 25
NASCAR Fan
Weekend
FORT BOONESBOROUGH - Fort Boonesborough State Park will dedicate an entire weekend to motor sports. Watch races on the big screen TV, play miniature golf or participate in the camper decoration and favorite driver contests.
This event is for registered campers only. Anyone interested in participating should call (859) 527-3131, ext. 218 to register.
June 13
Beer Cheese
Festival
WINCHESTER - Spend the day enjoying downtown Winchester, and some great food. The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. and will include a beer cheese cook-off in two categories, commercial and homemade. There will also be a beer cheese recipe contest, food vendors, crafts, games, live music and exhibits. For more information, call Lara Thornbury at Winchester First at 737-0923.
Aug. 15
Clark County Junior Miss Program
WINCHESTER - This annual event gives local girls the chance to show off their academic and athletic ability while competing for scholarship money. The Junior Miss Program is for girls entering their senior year of high school and is open to all interested young women. The winner will also have the opportunity to compete for the state title. Participants must present a talent and will be judged on their performance in the classroom. The public is invited to watch the competition, held at the George Rogers Clark High School auditorium. For more information, visit www.ajm.org or call Donna Fuller at 771-3594.
