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Here and There for May 15

May 15, 2009

Today

Annual â??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.

Saturday

Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis

WINCHESTER - Get moving this weekend and support a great cause at the same time. The annual Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis run/walk will be this weekend, beginning and ending at College Park. The route will be a 6K loop through town and is great for all fitness levels. The event is free and no pre-registration is required. Registration the day of the event begins at 8 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-800-526-8126 or (859) 523-8777. You can also visit the Great Strides Web site at www.cff.org/greatstrides.

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Sunday

Democratic Woman's Club Style Show

WINCHESTER - The Democratic Woman's Club has style, and they want to share that style with the women of Winchester. The club is sponsoring a luncheon and style show today at the People Helping People building on Wainscott Avenue at 3 p.m. Breaking Bread Cafe will be providing the food for the luncheon. Tickets are $15.

Monday

First Annual Junior Miss 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.

Tuesday

Internet class at the Clark County Public Library

WINCHESTER - No matter what type of career you're interested in, basic Internet skills are a must. The Clark County Public Library will be offering a free information session on how to better find information on the Web. The class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Call 744-5661 for more information or to reserve your spot.

Wednesday

"Some Things You Need to Know Before the World Ends (A Final Evening with the Illuminati)"

LEXINGTON - "Some Things You Need to Know Before the World Ends (A Final Evening with the Illuminati)," presented by Balagula Theatre, 112 Esplanade in downtown Lexington, will feature Winchester native Ryan Case, beginning at 8 p.m., with seating at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 or a gamble, $21 minus a throw of two dice. For more information, call (8590 259-2754.

Thursday

Book Lunch

WINCHESTER - Popular mystery writer Bill Noel will be the featured author at the May Book Lunch at the Clark County Public Library. Noel is known for the "Folly Beach" mystery series, including "Washout" and "The Pier." Noel's books are available for checkout at the library. A light lunch will be provided and Noel will be available for questions and to autograph books. Lunch is limited to 20 guests and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to reserve a spot, call 744-5661.

Mount Sterling Lions Club Follies

MOUNT STERLING - The Mount Sterling Lions Club will host the 62nd annual Follies Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Montgomery County High School auditorium. The show begins at 8:01 p.m. For tickets, contact Opal Smith at osmith@winchestersun.com or stop by The Winchester Sun offices.

Upcoming

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

Junior Miss Program

WINCHESTER - This annual event gives local girls the chance to show off their academic and athletic abilities 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 school performance. The public is invited to the competition at the George Rogers Clark High School auditorium. For more information, visit www.ajm.org or call Donna Fuller at 771-3594.

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