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THURSDAY
— Writers and would-be writers are invited to join the Write People group Thursdays from 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 4 through Nov. 22 in the Senior Community Center at Wesley Village in Wilmore. The class is free and open to all ages, and offers the opportunity to be inspired, get fresh ideas and feedback, and hone writing skills. For more information, call facilitator Shirley McMillan at 859-699-3735, or email sjgmcmillan@aol.com.
— The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host a movie night showing “Mildred Pierce” on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.
FRIDAY
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host “Jump and Jive” at 10:30 a.m.
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 Jessamine County Public Library will host its third annual Boo Wow Walk at noon.
— The Wilmore Senior Community Center will host its holiday gift fair Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
— Country Memories Band will host a Halloween Fest starting at 7 p.m. at Crossroads. Directions are travel down U.S. 27 south toward Lancaster. Turn left on Ky. 34 and turn right at Crossroads. The public is invited. For more information, call 859-509-7609, 859-381-7819 or 859-509-0684.
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 a music workshop: How to Improve Your Singing from 3-4:30 p.m.
— Bluegrass Dragway will host a reunion. The Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame presents, Bluegrass Dragway Reunion II. For only the second time in Thirty One years former racers and fans will gather to share their memories of the old Dragstrip that closed in 1981. Bluegrass Dragway was located on US 27 on the site of the current Industrial Park. From 1964 through 1981, Bluegrass was the site of many National Hot Rod Association and the International Hot Rod Association events. Touring professional racers from California to New York made stops at the famous facility. The track opened August 2, 1964 and the final race was held in November of 1981. Reunion II will feature many old Bluegrass race cars in a special display, special guests including former track officials & former racers, memorialbia photos and movies from the glory days of Bluegrass history at the actual site of the old facility. Bring your photos and memories to share as we rev up the memories once again. Addmission is free. For information, or to display car please call 859-338-6850.
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 Mother Goose story time at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host preschool story time at 7 p.m.
— 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.
— The Jessamine County Senior Center will host the Body Recall fitness program — a 10-week session — on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. The center is located at 111 Hoover Drive. For more information, call 859-885-9102.
— The Jessamine County Piece Quilters now meet every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at Nicholasville Christian Church, 104 S. 2nd St., in the fellowship hall downstairs. For more information, call Joanne Smith at 859-881-1854.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host one-to-one job search assistance from 10-10:45 a.m.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host a costume party at 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host preschool story time at 10 and 11:30 a.m.
— There will be a country, gospel and bluegrass pickers open-mic session from 6-10 p.m. at the City-County Park Blue Building every second and fourth Wednesday through December. For more information, call Jim Abney at 859-881-5878.
— The “Youth Bash on Chestnut” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. at the Inner City Breakthrough Ministries parking lot on Chestnut Street in Nicholasville. The event is for children ages 11 through 18 and will feature food, live music and prizes for scariest, funniest and most creative costumes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
— There will be a fall flea market and pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the High Bridge Fire House Community Center on Nov. 3. It will feature food, crafts and flea market items. For more information, call 959-858-3895 or email woolumsjc@gmail.com.
— There will be a CRPS/RSDS walk-n-roll on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Lake Street in Nicholasville. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Lake Mingo parking lot. The walk begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 1 p.m. For more information, call Christina Sallee at 859-509-0659.
— Military Honors Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Edgewood Baptist Church, 717 South Main St., Nicholasville. Open to the public. Special honors will be held for six Jessamine County fallen heroes. The special guest speaker is Rev. Steven Sholar with the Nation Anthem sung by Kelly Casey. Registration for honorary commendation ends Oct. 25. For more information, call Doug Day (859) 621-9872. You may also mail contributions to P.O. Box 896, Nichasville, Ky., 40340.
— A Humble Hearts fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3, at 4 p.m. at the City-County Park Blue Building. The event will feature gospel singing , live auction, silent auction, raffels and food. Proceeds will go toward Christmas presents for children in need.
— The Silva missionary family is hosting a benefit dinner fundraiser Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wilmore Free Methodist Church, 2100 Lexington Road. Seating is limited, just $15 per person or $25 for a couple. For more information, call Cornerstone Baptist Church at 859-881-1213 or visit www.sssilva.webs.com/tickets.htm.
— 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.
— 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.