Fish Fry

The Boonesboro Lions Club is proud to announce its 103rd charity fish fry, Saturday, June 2, from 1 to 6 p.m. at its Ford Hampton Road clubhouse. According to Gaza Desi, the club's most senior member, and a club history written by current and founding member J. C. Dykes, the club began its traditional fish fry activities in 1953 and has held one or two each year for 58 years. The club believes that this event is the longest-running fundraiser in the community. There were 56 fish fry events through 1988, and since there have been two fish fry events each year on the first Saturdays in June and in October, approximately 102 fish fries to date.

One of Clark County’s oldest charitable fundraisers, the Boonesboro Lions Club Fish Fry, has been bringing people together for a good meal and a good cause for 57 years. The club, which was chartered in 1953 by the Winchester Lions Club, started having fish fries the following year to provide money to purchase eyeglasses for people who needed them, as well as to fund other programs, such as scholarships and support of the Lions Club Eye Bank. Geza Desi, who has been with the club since 1980, said it may, in fact, be the oldest continuous fundraiser.

MORELAND - Moreland Fire Department will have a fish fry from 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the fire department at the intersection of Ky. 1194 and 2141. The meal costs $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children less than 6. To-go orders are $8. Call (606) 346-2391.

Dear Editor: The Boyle County Democrats would like to invite your staff and readers to our annual fish fry Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Boyle County Fairgrounds. Both the event and the meal are free. There will be lots of food, fun and music for everyone. Leaders of the Kentucky Democratic Party will be here to both speak and talk to our guests. Veterans rights advocate and former Miss America Heather French Henry, husband Steve and family have already made a commitment to be here.

West Lane Park Board will hold a fundraiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at West Lane Park, Harrodsburg. The fish fry is a fundraiser for playground equipment. Orders may be called in by calling Sandy Ellis at (859) 613-2746.

Franklin Lodge F&AM will have a fish fry from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at 400 N. Fourth St. Tickets costs $6 for adults and $3 for children.

St. James AME Church will have a fish fry and food sale at 124 E. Walnut St. on Friday beginning at 11 a.m. Plates are $6 and sandwiches are $3.50. Menu includes fish, chicken, meatloaf and vegetables. Desserts are available. For more information, call (859) 236-3241.

Supporting community events and having fun on their motorcycles is the simple goal of the Trojans Motorcycle Club. So what better way to do it than hold a community event of your own? That's just what the Trojans did Saturday afternoon, organizing a fish fry, motorcycle ride and canned food drive in downtown Nicholasville. "We're doing fundraising, and the kids come out to see the bikes," Vermont "Boo" Carter said. "We just ride, have fun and give the kids something to watch.

Fish fry planned St. James AME Church will have a fish fry beginning 11 a.m. Friday. To order, call (859) 236-3241. Meeting Perryville Elementary School council - 3 p.m. Wednesday in the school's library.

Greater St. James CME fish fry Greater Saint James CME Church, 410 W. Washington St., will be hosting a fish fry Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 744-7533. Emmanuel Baptist to host Kentucky Mountain Trio Emmanuel Baptist Church, 202 Cherry St., will host the Kentucky Mountain Trio on Sunday at 6 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Mt. Zion UMC Easter egg hunt Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 6155 Mount Sterling Road, will be hosting an Easter egg hunt and puppet show today from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Fish fry set Danville's Masonic Lodge will have a spring fish fry 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. The menu includes hand-breaded fish, coleslaw, country style green beans, corn on the cob, fresh-cut fries, hush puppies, banana pudding, coffee, tea and lemonade. Everyone is welcome.  Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years old.   Seminar will be Monday U.S. Bank will host a Social Security seminar 6 p.m. Monday in the Boyle County Public Library community room.

TODAY - AARP tax preparation, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Baptist Church Annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. The service is free and all pertinent paperwork should be brought. Counselors are trained through a program sponsored by the AARP and the IRS. - Clark County Democratic Executive Committee open meeting, 6:30 p.m., Clark County Public Library. State Sen. R.J. Palmer will speak and a special presentation will be made. All Democrats are invited to attend.   TUESDAY, FEB. 26 - AARP tax preparation, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Baptist Church Annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. The service is free and all pertinent paperwork should be brought.

St. James hosting observance of Black History Month Beth Sadia of Lexington will sing at St. James at 3 p.m. today at St. James. A taste of St James will follow the program. The Hill Street Pentecostal CoG resents Kevin Spencer Kevin Spencer of The Spencer Family will be singing and preaching tonight at The Hill Street Pentecostal Church of God. Darrol Alexander is the church pastor. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Ark of Mercy CoG W.O.W.

Parks board meeting time changed The Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation board meeting Monday has been moved to 5 p.m. to avoid conflicting with the Clark Regional Foundation for the Promotion of Health public briefing which begins at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Christian Church. Blood drive at BCTC There will be a community blood drive at the Winchester campus of Bluegrass Community and Technical College from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Diabetes meetings planned The Clark County Health Department will host several diabetes education and support meetings this month.

For more than 50 years, the Boonesboro Lions Club fish fry has been an annual event in Winchester. According to information submitted by the club, the fish fry is believed to be the longest-running fundraiser in Clark County, and has been held at least once a year since 1953. “People like our fish, they know the proceeds go to a good cause, they know that we are in the business of helping others,” said club member Sandy Ritchie. In recent years, the club has been hosting two fish fries each year, the first Saturday in June and the first Saturday in October.