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Local briefs for July 22

July 22, 2009

Bush/Shearer panel to meet next Monday

The Advisory Council for the Bush/Shearer Family Resource Center will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, at Fannie Bush Elementary, 250 N. Main St.

Cookout to raise cash for local homeless grant

Clark County Community Services will hold a cookout at Fairview Market on East Washington Street from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday to raise money for a $50,000 grant to assist homeless persons in the community.

Community Services must match the $50,000 dollar for dollar by Aug. 1 or lose the grant, and this week the group was about $9,000 short of its goal.

Community Services operates the local "needs center" that provides a variety of relief to the poor as well as programs to help the needy become more self-sufficient.

Earlier this summer, the group held a "sleep out" event at Lykins Park to raise part of the money needed and has been asking churches and other institutions to donate.

Trails 'n' Tails Monday to benefit C.A.R.E.S.

The Winchester-Clark County Chamber of Commerce's member services committee will have its Trails 'n' Tails fundraiser on Monday, July 27, from 5 to p.m. at the Winchester Traveling Trail, located near the intersection of the Bypass and Colby Road.

There will be animals for adoption, as well as family-oriented activities such as inflatables for children, and food, including hotdogs and hamburgers by Thompson's Catering, as well as popcorn and cotton candy

"We're looking for everyone to join us for fun, fitness, family, friends, food and furry adoptions and support two great causes in our community," said Susan Bishop, who chairs the committee.

The proceeds will help the C.A.R.E.S. (Caring for Animals and Replacing Existing Shelter) and Chamber of Commerce programs and services.

For more information, call the chamber at 744-6420.

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