TGIF: Here and There for Oct. 7, 2011

TODAY
Democratic Appreciation Picnic

All Democrats are invited to a free picnic at Beech Spring Farm Market, Old Boonesboro Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

OCT. 8
Kentucky Artisan Center offers free tours

BEREA — The Kentucky Artisan Center will host free guided tours through the gallery’s two current exhibits. The Artisan Center is located off Interstate 75 at exit 77.
Exhibits are “The Clay’s of Kentucky,” provided by the Kentucky Historical Society, and “An Artful Array: Bowls by Kentucky Artisans.” The tours will be led by Gwen Heffner, information specialist. Each tour is 15 minutes, and both will be given at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
William Whitt will demonstrate pottery making from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

OCT. 14-17
October Court Days

MOUNT¿STERLING — Kentucky’s oldest running festival will begin Oct. 14 with live music, food, antiques, tools and collectibles. Thousands of people visit Mount Sterling for the annual event that began at the turn of the 19th century when the Kentucky General Assembly decided that each county should hold court once a month. Court day became an annual trading day for people.
For more information, visit www.mtsterlingtourism.com, or call (859) 498-8732.

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.

NOV. 5
Technology Student Association craft fair

The Technology Student Association is sponsoring a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Conkwright Middle School. Booths are available for $25. To reserve a booth, contact Jennifer Williams at the school, or mail a check to Jennifers Williams, Conkwright TSA, Conkwright Middle School, 360 Mount Sterling Road, Winchester, KY¿40391. Her e-mail address is jennifer.williams@clark.kyschools.us.

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.