THURSDAY
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Spellbinders chapter meeting and story swap from 6-8 p.m.
FRIDAY
— The Gospel on the Green concert series will feature Heritage followed by The Patriot Quartet. Music starts at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Green in Wilmore. Tables and chairs will be provided, or you may bring your own. Local food vendors will be on hand to sell their fare. Please bring a canned food item to donate to the local food pantry or pet food for the county’s new animal shelter.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host an “Art Alive” elementary program from 10:30 to noon. The library will also host an “Art Alive” teen and adult program from 2-4 p.m.
— Representatives from Dodge brand and Chrysler on Nicholasville will join East Jessamine High School for the Dodge Booster Club fundraiser at the school from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3. Dodge will make a $20 donation to the EJHS marching band for each person who takes a short test drive at the event.
SATURDAY
— 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 859-885-4481.
— The Wilmore Farmers Market is now open for the 2012 season. Fresh produce and baked goods will be available each Saturday starting at 8 a.m. The market will be open rain or shine until 1 p.m. or until that week’s goods are sold out. The market is located in the city-hall parking lot.
— The Stonebridge summer Saturday-night concert series will feature Blend, and acapella do0-wop group. Music starts at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Green in Wilmore. Tables and chairs will be provided, or you may bring your own. Local food vendors will be on hand to sell their fare. Please bring a canned food item to donate to the local food pantry or pet food for the county’s new animal shelter.
— Join the Camp Nelson staff for a public archaeological “dig” Aug. 4. Be a part of the continued research and history of Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park in these supervised “digs” led by Dr. Stephen McBride, director of interpretation at Camp Nelson. Come for the 9 a.m.-to-noon session or the 1-4 p.m. session. Open to adults and children 10 years old and older. Call Peggy McClintock at 859-881-5716 to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 15 people. Cost is $4 per person.
SUNDAY
— Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church, located at 926 S. Main St., offers free bread to families and individuals in need in the Nicholasville area. Saint Athanasius distributes this bread, supplied by Panera Bread, every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. on the porch of the South Main Street location.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Sunday Funday: Duct tape notebooks from 2-3:30 p.m.
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 859-885-9102.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host summer story time for little ones at 10:30 a.m.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Spellbinders certification training Aug. 6-8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.,.
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 859-312-7455.
WEDNESDAY
— The Nicholasville Farmers Market is now open every Wednesday until the end of September. Fresh produce and baked goods will be available each Wednesday starting at 9:30 a.m. The market will be located at the Jessamine County Senior Citizens Center, located at 111 Hoover Drive.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host one-on-one e-book assistance from 5:30-6 p.m.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host a computer class on Microsoft Word from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
— The annual Wilmore High School reunion will take place Thursday, Aug. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Corral in Nicholasville. All graduates of the old Wilmore High School are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Dr. Phyllis Corbitt at 859-858-3487. Each person will go through the Golden Corral line and pay for their own meal. Afterwards, a plate will be passed for the tip. The group has reserved a private room for the event. To RSVP or for more information, call Dr. Phyllis Corbitt at 859-858-3487.
— The High Bridge Homecoming Festival Steering Committee is recruiting arts and crafts vendors and flea market vendors (churches, youth groups, clubs, etc) to participate in its 8th annual High Bridge Homecoming Festival at High Bridge Park, Aug. 17-19. Contact Julie Johnson at www.jmjohnson373@hotmail.com.
— REB Architects will host an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon. The business is located at 103 Wind Haven Drive, Suite 101.
— The Jessamine County Ministerial Association (JCMA) will meet on Aug. 14, noon at Wilmore Free Methodist Church located at 1200 Lexington Rd, Wilmore. Jessamine County pastors, ministers and chaplains are invited to attend this meeting. RSVP’s are not required but are appreciated. RSVP to Dwight Winter at 858-3521 or dwinter@jessaminechurches.org or Jeff Mandrell at 885-4311 or jmandrell@jessaminechurches.org.
— Two-person teams interested in participating in the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 18, should contact Judy Woolums at 858-3895. No entry fee required, prizes given for first and second places, no age restritions but children eleven and younger must have an adult on their team. Registration also available at the Park on Friday evening and until 4 p.m. Saturday.
— The Camp Nelson Resident Honor Guard, Caisson Platoon, is upgrading the horse-drawn caisson and ceremonial casket used in enhanced military honors for veterans buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. The casket is decorated with military scenes prepared by artist Mary Helen Diehl, as a donation by Expansive Art. The decorated casket is on display for public viewing at Expansive Art’s showroom through Aug. 5. The showroom is located in the Crossroads Shopping Center, at 125E Reynolds Road, Lexington.
— Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, located at 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, is seeking volunteers to help in many areas of the facility. Areas include visiting with residents, working in the gift shop or craft room, providing general office assistance, assisting residents with activities, reading to residents and escorting residents to appointments. For more information, contact Tammy Baker-Rogers, volunteer coordinator, at 859-858-2814 ext. 263 or e-mail tammy.barker@ky.gov.
— Jessamine County EMS provides CPR training to the public at a nominal fee on the fourth Saturdays of June and September. To register, call 859-887-2987 or register online at www.jcems911.com.
— 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 859-881-8247 for more information.
— The Jessamine County Senior Center will offer blood-pressure checks every third Friday of each month from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
— 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 859-619-3562.
— 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 at Sonny’s Bar-B-Q.
— First Assembly of God, 1701 Wilmore Road, hosts a men’s fellowship breakfast at 9 a.m. every second Saturday of the month.
— The Nicholasville Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Golden Corral in Nicholasville. For more information, call 859-885-7832.
— The Jessamine County Animal Care and Control Advisory Committee will meet the first Thursday of each month at the Jessamine County Fire District.
— Jessamine County EMS will host an EMT class beginning Aug. 21. EMS will accept applications through Aug. 13. Classes will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10 p.m. Classes will also be held on every other Saturday on an as needed basis. The course will be conducted at the Jessamine Career Technology Center, 881 Wilmore Road. Tentative graduation date is Saturday, Dec. 15. Cost for the course is $500. Applications can be picked up at Jessamien County EMS, 101 S. 2nd St. or via the Kentucky Board of EMS website, www.kbems.kctcs.edu. For more information, call 887-2987
— Jessamine County Head Start will hold an open house Thursday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Head Start center. All students registered for the 2012–2013 school year must attend. Please bring your child so they can meet their teachers and bus driver and see their classroom. You must bring a copy of your child’s current immunization certificate. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 20. The bus will not be allowed to pick your child up without a current immunization certificate. Please call 859-858-2585 if you have any questions.
— REB Architects will host an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon. The business is located at 103 Wind Haven Drive, Suite 101.
— The Jessamine County Ministerial Association (JCMA) will meet on Aug. 14, noon at Wilmore Free Methodist Church located at 1200 Lexington Rd, Wilmore. Jessamine County pastors, ministers and chaplains are invited to attend this meeting. RSVP’s are not required but are appreciated. RSVP to Dwight Winter at 858-3521 or dwinter@jessaminechurches.org or Jeff Mandrell at 885-4311 or jmandrell@jessaminechurches.org.
— Two-person teams interested in participating in the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 18, should contact Judy Woolums at 858-3895. No entry fee required, prizes given for first and second places, no age restritions but children eleven and younger must have an adult on their team. Registration also available at the Park on Friday evening and until 4 p.m. Saturday.
— The Camp Nelson Resident Honor Guard, Caisson Platoon, is upgrading the horse-drawn caisson and ceremonial casket used in enhanced military honors for veterans buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. The casket is decorated with military scenes prepared by artist Mary Helen Diehl, as a donation by Expansive Art. The decorated casket is on display for public viewing at Expansive Art’s showroom through Aug. 5. The showroom is located in the Crossroads Shopping Center, at 125E Reynolds Road, Lexington.
— Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, located at 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, is seeking volunteers to help in many areas of the facility. Areas include visiting with residents, working in the gift shop or craft room, providing general office assistance, assisting residents with activities, reading to residents and escorting residents to appointments. For more information, contact Tammy Baker-Rogers, volunteer coordinator, at 859-858-2814 ext. 263 or e-mail tammy.barker@ky.gov.
— Jessamine County EMS provides CPR training to the public at a nominal fee on the fourth Saturdays of June and September. To register, call 859-887-2987 or register online at www.jcems911.com.
— 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 859-881-8247 for more information.
— The Jessamine County Senior Center will offer blood-pressure checks every third Friday of each month from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
— 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 859-619-3562.
— 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 at Sonny’s Bar-B-Q.
— First Assembly of God, 1701 Wilmore Road, hosts a men’s fellowship breakfast at 9 a.m. every second Saturday of the month.
— The Nicholasville Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Golden Corral in Nicholasville. For more information, call 859-885-7832.
— The Jessamine County Animal Care and Control Advisory Committee will meet the first Thursday of each month at the Jessamine County Fire District.
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