County Calendar Events for July 14

THURSDAY
— The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host Matter of Balance classes each Thursday in July from 10 a.m. to noon.
— The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host the Music City Brass on Thursday, July 14, at 1:15 p.m.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Bean There: Coffee Country to Country at noon.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host a virtual field trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art at 2 p.m.

FRIDAY
— Art Alive at the Jessamine County Public Library for elementary-school-aged children will be held at 10:30 a.m.
— Art Alive at the Jessamine County Public Library for teens through adults will be held at 2 p.m.

SATURDAY
— The Jessamine County Farmers Market will open in the Wilmore City Hall parking lot Saturday at 8 a.m.
— A free meal is provided by Manna Ministries each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal is a restaurant-quality meal served at 303 W. Maple St. in the community center of Nicholasville United Methodist Church. The meal is open to the public for anyone in need. Takeout meals are available after 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome and can contact the office at 885-4481.
— Stonebridge Summer Saturday Night Concert Series will feature Kristy Kirsh and Al Beers who will provide an evening of light classical music on flute and Latin guitar at 7 p.m. on the Downtown Green in Wilmore. A local food vendor will be on site to sell refreshments, and the Boy Scouts will be selling popcorn. Attendees are asked to bring a non perishable item to benefit the Wilmore-High Bridge Community Service Center or the county animal shelter.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Waggin’ Tales from 2-4 p.m.

SUNDAY
— Christian artists Daniel and Renita Koeh will share the gospel and their love for Christ through music and drama at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, July 17, at Nicholasville Christian Church. The words of the Scripture will be brought to life as Daniel dramatizes John’s Gospel. Both Daniel and Renita have graduate degrees in voice from the University of Kentucky, and have been professional musicians for more than 15 years. For more information, visit www.evangelartists.com or www.nccdoc.com.

MONDAY
— The Jessamine County Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and welcomes people 60 years of age and older. The center has a fully equipped exercise room and a thrift shop. The seniors meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bus service and a hot lunch are available on a donation basis. For more information, call 885-9102.
— The Jessamine County Senior Center, 111 Hoover Drive, plays bingo from noon to 1 p.m. Monday and Friday afternoons. Call 885-9102 for more information.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host a summer storytime at 10:30 a.m. for families with children ages 5 and under.
— The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host crafting with stamping and color markets each Monday in July from 10 a.m. to noon.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Spellbinder’s Volunteer Orientation from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host a book discussion group at 7 p.m. This month’s book is “Country Driving: A Journey through China from Farm to Factory” by Peter Hessler.

TUESDAY
— The TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) weight-loss support group meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Creekside Senior Apartments, 407 N. 2nd St. in Nicholasville. For cost and more information, contact Donald Wither at 312-7455.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host “The Whip Guy” at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Henna for Teens from 1-3 p.m.


WEDNESDAY
— The Jessamine County Senior Citizens Center will host a farmer’s market from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in its parking lot at 111 Hoover Drive.
— The Jessamine County Senior Citizens Center will host Wii Wednesday each Wednesday in July at 10 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS
— The Jessamine County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting July 28 at 7 p.m. at 216 N. Main St., Nicholasville. The guest  speaker will be Jessamine County Magistrate George Dean and his topic will be the 100th anniversary of High Bridge and the Blue Way Trail.
— On Saturday, July 30, all former students of the Nonsuch School are invited to a reunion event to be held starting at noon at the Nonsuch Park on Cummings Ferry Road. Bring a dish to share. For more information, call 859-433-3629 or 859-875-2439.
— Council Oaks Assisted Living will host a bake sale on Saturday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. Council Oaks is located at 111 Coconut Grove Drive in Nicholasville. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association.
— Stonebridge Summer Saturday Night Concert Series will feature the award-winning Kentuckians Chorus under the direction of Jon Nicholas on July 30 at 7 p.m. on the Downtown Green in Wilmore. A local food vendor will be on site to sell refreshments, and the Boy Scouts will be selling popcorn. Attendees are asked to bring a non perishable item to benefit the Wilmore-High Bridge Community Service Center or the county animal shelter.
— The Jessamine County Senior Citizens Center is offering the Farmer’s Market Coupon program. It’s an income-based federal program. Coupons are available at the Jessamine County Senior Citizens Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
— Leadership Jessamine County is taking applications for its 2011-2012 class. Applications are due Aug. 1. For more information, contact Abby Wilkerson at abby.wilkerson@asbury
.edu.
— The Jessamine County High School Class of 1981 will hold its 30th reunion July 23 at Lone Oak Country Club. The cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple for dinner and the DJ. For more information, contact Kelly Chamberlain Kirkpatrick at 859-494-0706 or e-mail shanedog6@windstream.net. Reservation deadline is Monday, July 15.
— Jessamine County High School Class of 1971 will have its reunion July 23 at the Hilton Suites at the Lexington Green. For more information, contact Barbara Hawkins at 859-494-5696 or Jessica Blankenship True at 502-753-9323.
— The Nicholasville Fire Department will host a fish fry at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at 1540 Jessamine Station Road. The proceeds will go toward the restoration of a 1950s fire truck. The cost is $20. For more information, call 983-3750.
— Bobby McIntyre will perform at the Jessamine County Senior Citizens Center on Monday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m.
— A reunion of the East and West Jessamine classes of 2001 is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Barrel House, located at 903 Manchester St. Suite 150, in Lexington. The reunion is open to 2001 graduates, friends, former students and teachers of the class of 2001. For prices and more information, visit www.eastwest2001.org.
— The Nicholasville Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Golden Corral. For more information, call 885-7832.
— Hot Sutherland Nights Cruise Ins will be held Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 885-4101.
— The Council Petition Committee meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Town Square Bank upstairs meeting room. The meetings are nonpartisan and open to the public. For more information, call 221-2008.
— The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host Hymns Plain and Fancy on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:15 p.m.
— The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host movie night with the feature film “God Grew Tired of Us” on Thursday, July 28, at 6 p.m.
— The Busy Hands Art Club is offering classes in pencil drawing, charcoal, water colors, acrylic and oil painting for youth (ages 8-18) and adults. Call 881-8247 for more information.
— Camp Nelson Restoration and Preservation Foundation meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Camp Nelson Heritage Park Interpretive Center.
— Bear Mountain Health and Safety is offering CPR  for community workplace and health care providers, blood-borne pathogens, first aid, OHSA safety training, disaster preparedness, instructor/trainer classes and much more. Call 859-553-4066 for more information or to schedule a class.
— The Ladies Life Group “Deeply Rooted” will be hosting a fundraising arts and crafts show on Sept. 10 at the City-County Park Blue Building. All proceeds will go toward outreach projects for 2011. If you are interested in participating as a vendor or donating items for booths, call 859-885-0250 or e-mail snaremom@windstream.net.
— The Jessamine County S.A.V.E. Center is partnering with the fiscal court and the shelter committee to create a Pet Food Bank. This food bank is intended to assist individuals with special needs and senior citizens who have dogs or cats. Any group or individual who is willing to donate dog or cat food for this program can contact the S.A.V.E. Center at 881-0821.
— Are you part of a neighborhood association? In an effort to better serve the county, the Jessamine County Fiscal Court is reaching out to neighborhood associations. Send your contact information including the name of the organization, contact name, e-mail and phone number to Kelley Woolums at kwoolums@jessamineco.com or call 885-4500.
— The Jessamine County Cancer Buddies group would like to extend an invitation to anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and all the survivors of it. The group hopes to help out with all the needs of those stricken with cancer. JCCB meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month in the J.D. Legends meeting room.
— Jessamine County EMS provides CPR training to the public at a nominal fee on the fourth Saturday of each month. To register, call 887-2987 or register online at www.jcems911.com.
— The Jessamine County Senior Center will offer blood-pressure checks every third Friday of each month from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
— Jessamine County EMS provides CPR training to the public at a nominal fee on the fourth Saturday of each month. To register, call 887-2987 or register online at www.jcems911.com.
— First Assembly of God, 1701 Wilmore Road, will hold a men’s fellowship breakfast at 9 a.m. every second Saturday of the month.
— The Wilmore Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Wilmore United Methodist Church. For more information, call Chuck Turner or Susan Turner at 859-858-2533 or 619-3562