Posted on Wed, Apr. 30, 2008

Jessamine County

Golf scramble for Cowan coalition

The Brenda Cowan ­Coalition for Kentucky will have a golf scramble May 9 at Connemara Golf Course, 2327 Lexington Road just north of Nicholasville. Registration is at 11 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m., and tee time is 12:15 p.m. Hole-in-one prizes include a 2008 Buick, and a bag and clubs. The event includes a raffle for gift cards. The cost is $70 ($280 per team) and includes cart, green fees, range balls and lunch. Call Angie Tedder at (859) 276-4457, Ext. 237.

Boone expert

Daniel Boone expert Jennings Krahenduhl will discuss the legacy of the explorer in Fayette and Jessamine counties at 7 p.m. Monday at the Jessamine Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Nicholasville. Register at www.jesspublib.org or call (859) 885-5164.

Shop for mom

Children can shop for reasonably priced Mother's Day gifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and May 10 at Attic Treasures Thrift Store, 335 East Main Street in Wilmore. Volunteers will help kids choose gifts and will wrap them for free. Proceeds benefit the Community Service Center of Wilmore-High Bridge. Call (859) 858-2819.

Stop smoking class

The Jessamine County Health Department is sponsoring a free Cooper-Clayton Tobacco Cessation Class at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 215 East Maple Street in Nicholasville. To register, call Shana at (859) 885-4149, Ext. 1006.

Senior golf scramble

Wesley Village Senior ­Living Community in Wilmore is sponsoring its golf scramble at 11:45 a.m. May 16 at the Golf Club of the Bluegrass. Lunch will be served at 11 am. Cost is $75. Hole sponsorships are available. Make reservations by May 7. Call Jennifer Henderson at (859) 858-3865, Ext. 236.

Quilting group

The Providence Piecemakers will be quilting from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 7 at Providence Christian Church, 101 Providence Way at the back of Brannon Crossing, in northern Jessamine County. Call (859) 272-3655.

Swing dance

The UK Swing Dance Club will hold a dance from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at High Bridge Park Pavilion. Live music from the Metrognomes big band. Come at 3 p.m. for lessons. Live music begins at 4 p.m. The cost is $5. See www.uky.edu/StudentOrgs/HKSDC or call Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Recreation at (859) 885-9787.

For artists, artisans

The Art Depository invites non-professional artists and craftsmen to showcase their work in a May and June gallery show at 106 East Maple Street, Nicholasville. Works need to be delivered between Thursday and Saturday. Call (859) 885-0106.

Give blood

The Kentucky Blood Center mobile unit will be accepting donors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Asbury Theological Seminary, 204 North Lexington Avenue, Wilmore. Call 1-800-775-2522, Ext. 3742.

Brush up on driving

Drivers 55 and older who want to brush up on safety tips are invited to the 55 Alive Safe Driving Course from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Wilmore Senior Community Center at Wesley Village. The course may qualify attendees for an insurance reduction. Classroom work only. $10. Call Alan at (859) 858-3865.