Bowman Family Reunion
We are having a Bowman family reunion will be on Saturday Oct. 17 at 12 noon at King’s Way Church, across from the castle.
Community Bible Study
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Come with a “thirst.” Bring a Bible, pen, paper and your coffee.
The study will be held at the Versailles Presbyterian Church Welcome Center, 130 N. Main St. on the first and third Saturdays at 10 a.m. with Minister Larry Blackford, lblackford.magistrate@gmail.com, 859-492-4075.
Jack Jouett House Historic Site
On Saturday Oct. 17, from 2-3:30 p.m., we’ll have Dr. James Seaver in to talk about Kentucky’s cemeteries and burial sites. Attendees will learn tips for documenting sites, genealogy research, and commemorating historic cemeteries. Admission is free. We are located at 255 Craig’s Creek Road, Versailles.
Mentors & Meals
“Let’s Taco ’Bout it”
Community Conversaion
Mentors & Meals invites you to a Community Conversation, “Let’s Taco ’Bout It – Screens, Substances & Social Media” on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church Family Life Center, 160 Lexington Street. Students, parents/guardians, and siblings are invited to join us for a free taco bar dinner and interactive conversation about important topics affecting youth and families here in Woodford County. We will discuss the protective factors that strengthen families, how this ties into Woodford County Public School’s Portrait of Learner, and then break into small groups for more in-depth sharing and conversation in a comfortable environment. All are welcome! To reserve your seat, please RSVP at www.mentors-meals.org/community-conversations.
Mentors & Meals
Mentors Needed,
Studet Enrollment Open
Make a difference in a middle school student’s life. Mentors & Meals seeks high school mentors, college role-models, and adult volunteers to provide homework help as compassionate mentors. This free after-school program offers academic support, enrichment activities, snacks, and hot meals Monday–Thursday, 3–5:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church Family Life Center (across from CVS Pharmacy). Transportation for students is provided to the program with parent/guardian pick up by 5:30 p.m. Student enrollment is open for grades 6–8, but space is limited, so contact us soon. Interested in volunteering or enrolling a student? Visit www.mentors-meals.org or email Program Director McKenna Halderman, mckenna@mentors-meals.org.
Midway Toastmasters
Midway Toastmasters meets every Monday at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Little Memorial Library on the Midway University campus. Meetings are open to the public and visitors are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the club at nick@safetyreloaded.org or 859-397-5068.
Parkinson’s Exercise
& Support
Woodford County offers free classes and support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Join us and experience exercise, encouragement, and fellowship.
Classes are at The Cross Center at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, 480 Duckers Road, Midway (behind the church with ample parking). Please check in at the front desk for all classes.
Drums Alive is on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beat the drums to the rhythm of music, movement, and laughter.
Monthly Support Group is on the third Thursday of each month with snacks and fellowship from 6-6:30 p.m. and a support group meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring a snack to share.
For more information, call 859-421-6678 or 502-330-5819.
Rotary Club of
Woodford County
Join us to hear about Kentucky’s Waterfront Botanical Gardens from CEO Phil Koester on Tuesday, Oct 20.
The local Rotary lunch/speaker meeting is the third Tuesday of each month at Versailles Brewing Company from 12-1 p.m. in their private room. Lunch is ordered off the menu. There is no guest meeting charge. Check out more on the Rotary Club of Woodford County Facebook page.
Survivors of Suicide
The Woodford Survivors of Suicide Loss Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community room (5th floor) of the WesBanco building. The address is 100 United Drive, Versailles. Please contact Julie Renner at 859-421-7697 if you have any questions or would like to attend.
Versailles Kiwanis Club
The club’s monthly meetings are held the fourth Tuesday each month at 11:30 a.m. at Callie’s Homestyle Restaurant.
For membership inquiries, please contact club president William Downey at 859-351-4429 or wkdowney5@gmail.com.
Woodford County Chamber of Commerce
Oct. 21, Women of Woodford at The Glitz at Irish Acres at 8:30 a.m.
Oct. 23, Lunch and Learn, Trafficking & Exploitation Prevention, at The Little House on Lexington Street at noon.
Oct. 25, Woodford Spooktacular, downtown 4 to 8 p.m.
Woodford County Democratic Women’s Club
The Woodford County Democratic Women’s Club will meet Monday, Oct. 26, at the Versailles Brewing Company at 6 p.m, and will host a candidate carousel. All registered Democrats are welcome. Email DWCWC40383@gmail.com for more details.
Woodford Co. Extension Homemakers Assn.
Circle of Friends: third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
Patchwork: third Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
Woodford County NAACP
We meet every second Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Woodford Library Community Room. All are welcome.
Woodford County
Pink Sisters
2nd Annual Light up Woodford County
Join the Pink Sisters on Friday, Oct. 16 from 6 - 9 p.m. at The District downtown Versailles. Light Up Woodford County is in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This community event brings Woodford County together to honor survivors, remember those we have lost and support those currently facing breast cancer.
The evening will feature the Honor Walk at 6.30 p.m. on Main St., local vendors, music and activities. It’s an evening of community support and fun for all ages. Come help us turn Woodford County Pink.
Woodford County Republican Party
The Woodford County Republican Party meets the first Monday of every month.
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Versailles Brewing Company, 513 Marsailles Rd.
Woodford County Retired
Teachers Association
The Woodford County Retired Teachers Association will have an outing to Midway on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. We will gather at the Midway Museum at 10:30 a.m. for a tour and activities. After the tour we will move to the Brown Barrel for lunch at 11:45 a.m. All retired teachers are welcome to join us for one or both gatherings. Text 859-338-4427 for questions or to RSVP. Hope to see you there.
Woodford County
Salvation Army Unit
The Woodford County Salvation Army Unit meets on the second Thursday of the month at Centerpoint Health at 9 a.m. in the second floor conference room. The unit is always looking for new volunteers. Salvation Army helps with many community organizations such as Coats and Shoes for Kids, Bluegrass Community Action, Family Resource Centers and the Red Kettle campaign. Anyone is welcome to attend.