TGIF: Here and There for Aug. 12, 2011

AUG. 18
Engine House Deli jam session

The Engine House Deli  will host and jam session and open mic night at 7 p.m. Local artists Hannah Mae Rector and Tommy and Lisa Rector will perform. Anyone interested in singing or playing an instrument is invited to attend. The Engine House Deli is located at 9 W. Lexington Ave. For more information, call 744-0474.

AUG. 26
Preview book sale

The annual Friends of the Library preview book sale will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clark County Public Library, 370 S. Burns Ave.
The sale is only open to the Friends of the Library members, but interested parties can join at the door.
For more information, call Sue Oliver at 744-9446. Book donations are currently being accepted at the library.

AUG. 29-SEPT. 1
County Public Library’s Local History Week

For the ninth year, the Clark County Public Library will host Local History Week. Dinner is provided each night at 6:15 for $6. Programs start at 8 p.m. A ticket must be purchased for each night’s program and tickets will be available Monday, Aug. 8. Programs include a portrayal of Dr. Ephraim McDowell on Aug. 29, a discussion of Kentucky horses in the Civil War with Maryjean Walls on Aug. 30, a portrayal of Orphan Brigade survivor Johnny Green on Aug. 31 and a portrayal of John Jacob Niles on Sept. 1. More information is available by calling 744-5661.

SEPT. 23-24
John Michael Montgomery’s Country-Fest at Lykins Park

The two-day concert event at Lykins Park will feature Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen, John Michael Montgomery, Colt Ford and Exile. Tickets are $20 for one day or $30 for both days. Children 10 and under receive free admission.
There will be food, fireworks, arts and crafts and games.
Campsites and RV parking are available.
Tickets are available at Cantuckee Diner or by calling 771-9612.
For more information, visit www.jmmcountryfest.com or www.facebook.com/JMMCountryFest.

OCT. 15
Class of 1981 reunion

The George Rogers Clark High School class of 1981 will host a reunion at the Winchester Country Club. Tickets are $30 for singles and $50 for couples. For more information, contact Melanie Henry at 744-5775 or Sheri Thiry at 771-6876.

ONGOING

The Winchester-Clark County Farmers Market will be open every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to noon in front of Tractor Supply on the Bypass.