| 5/1 - 31 | Banana Tree Studios, 121 E. Electric Ave, Flemingsburg will be exhibiting the works of Barb Clarke and Ken Swinson. This exhibit will run during April and May 2008. For more information contact: 606-845-7408 |
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| 5/2 | Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park Friday Seafood Buffet. Join us the first Friday of every month when we serve an all you can eat seafood buffet for $19.95. For more information, call 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. |
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| 5/2 - 6 | Doodles Studio & Gallery in Flemingsburg will be giving an Open Artist’s Reception on May 2, 2008 from 5 to 9 p.m. to introduce a new show, “The Barn Quilts of Fleming County: A Photographic Journey by Carol Shutt.” The public is invited to come to see the barn quilt photography and sample some of the tasty offerings out of the new Fleming County Homemaker’s Cookbook, “Clothesline of Quilts,” which will also be on sale at the gallery. Wine and cheese will also be served.
This new show promises to be one of the most exciting of the year, featuring outstanding photography from Carol Shutt, who has won numerous awards for her photography and is a juried member of the Kentucky Art Council’s Visual Arts at The Market. She will be offering exclusive prints of her work, and will be available to sign your purchased print.
In addition, Doodles will also have quilt-related art for sale, such as barn quilt jewelry, oils and acrylics and hand-painted side tables. There will also be Amish baskets, hand-carved walking sticks, gemstone jewelry, hand-made glass jewelry and notecards.
The show will run until June 6, 2008, when Doodles will have a new show, “The Fruits of Summer,” which opens 5-9 p.m. on June 6.
For more information, contact Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or e-mail at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com. For complete artist profiles, representative art and art happenings around the county, click on Doodles’ Web site and online gallery, www.doodlesgallery.com.
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| 5/3 | Fleming Co. Covered Bridge Museum will be open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free admission! Call 845-1223 for more information. (10 am - 2 pm) |
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| 5/8 | The Fleming Co. Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:30 PM in the meeting room at Twin Pin Lanes. New members are welcome! (6:30 PM) |
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| 5/8 | Fleming County Public Library - 2nd Thursday of each month --BOOK CLUBS--Afternoon group meets at 1:30 and evening group meets at 6:30. March selections are Jan Karon's Shepherds Abiding and James Bradley's Flyboys. The library supplies the books. Call 845-7851 to sign up.
(1:30 pm) |
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| 5/8 | Fleming Co. Public Library 2nd Thursday of each month --BOOK CLUBS--Afternoon group meets at 1:30 and evening group meets at 6:30. March selections are Jan Karon's Shepherds Abiding and James Bradley's Flyboys. The library supplies the books. Call 845-7851 to sign up.
(6:30 pm) |
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| 5/9 - 10 | Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park - 2nd Annual Area Art Show - May 9th and 10th. Sponsored by Courthouse Square Arts Guild and Blue Licks Commemorative Commission Inc. This show is a call to artists in the local community so that their work can be proudly displayed to park visitors and tourists. The amount of talent that exists in the surrounding communities is phenomenal. All art will be publicly displayed with some for viewing only while other works will be available for sell. Attendance to the art show is free while area artists pay a nominal fee of $5.00 per piece for the showing on their work. All money raised from this event goes to Blue Licks Commemorative Commission Inc., which exists to assist in the commemoration and preservation of the history of the Blue Licks, Kentucky area; and to serve as a friend to Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park and its perpetuation and improvement. Please call Stefanie Gaither @ 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008 for more information. |
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| 5/10 | Fleming Co. Covered Bridge Museum will be open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free admission! Call 845-1223 for more information. (10 am - 2 pm) |
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| 5/11 | Special Mother's Day Buffet at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park on May 11th. Create memories by spending a day at the park with Mom. Call the park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008 for more information. |
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| 5/12 - 13 | Free Diabetes Self-Management courses will be offered by the Fleming County Health Department on May 12 - 13, from 4:30 - 8:30 PM. FREE dinner will be provided and there will be door prizes! Contact Kim Myers or Bonnie Porter at 845-6511 for more information or to pre-register! (4:30 - 8:30 PM) |
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| 5/12 | 4-H and FFA members planning to show or sell market goats, hogs, lambs, or feeder calves at any level this year (State Fair, District Shows, Germantown, or Fleming Co. Fall Show and Sale) must have those animals tagged. The date is May 12, beginning at 8:00 AM at the Stockyards in Maysville. A parent or guardian must attend as signatures are required. DNA samples will be taken on the animals that day.
In addition, 4-H members must have received 6 hours of livestock classroom instruction prior to May 12. if a member has not received those state mandated hours, they will not be allowed to tag their animal.
In addition, animals being shown by novice members must also undergo tagging, but do not need the 6 hours of instruction. (8:00 AM) |
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| 5/13 | Fleming County Museum Society Monthly Meeting will be held on May 13th, 4:00 pm at the Museum located at 119 W. Water Street. For more information call 606-845-1223. Public welcome to attend. (4:00 pm) |
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| 5/15 | Fleming County Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast, 7 am @ Fleming Mason Energy. Breakfast will be sponsored by Fleming Mason. Guest Speakers will be Joseph Harvey with Chasing the Sun Stables and a Representative from the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Call 606-845-1223 today to register. Breakfast is FREE to Members and there will be a $5.00 charge for non-membes. (7:00 am) |
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| 5/17 | Fleming Co. Covered Bridge Museum will be open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free admission! Call 845-1223 for more information. (10 am - 2 pm) |
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| 5/19 | Join in the fun with your child or grandchild - come to the Be A Book Cook at the Fleming County Extension Office, May 19th at 6:30 PM, featuring Strega Nona. Hosted by Mary Rushing, Fleming Co. Public Library Children's Librarian and Gwen O'Cull, Fleming Co. Cooperative Extension Service EFNEP Assistant. For more information, call 845-4641. (6:30 pm) |
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| 5/22 | Fleming Mason Energy will be holding their annual meeting on May 22nd, 2008 @ Fleming Mason Energy. The public is invited. For more information call Mary Beth Nance, Director of Member Services at 606-845-2661. |
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| 5/22 | The Fleming Co. Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:30 PM in the meeting room at Twin Pin Lanes. New members are welcome! (6:30 PM) |
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| 5/23 - 26 | Memorial Day Weekend activities at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park include canoe trip son the Licking River, live music and entertainment, battlefield walks, museum tours, and more! For more information call 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. |
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| 5/24 | Memorial Day Blood Drive at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. You can be someone's hero! It only takes a few moments of your time, yet the impact is profound. Donating blood saves lives. Roll up your sleeves and donate blood on Saturday, May 24th, from 11 am - 4 pm. Every blood donor will receive free pool passes and be registered to receive door prizes. (11 am - 4 pm) |
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| 5/24 | Fleming Co. Covered Bridge Museum will be open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free admission! Call 845-1223 for more information. (10 am - 2 pm) |
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| 5/24 | Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park - Pig Pickin' at Hidden Waters Restaurant on May 24th. Join Chef Horace Moore and his team for a down home pig roast with all the good country fixin's. This all you can eat buffet will feature a mouth watering slow roasted whole pig, fried shoepeg corn, hot slaw, fried apple pies with vanilla ice cream, watermelon, crisp summer salad bar and more! Refreshing beverages. Buffet served 11:30 am to 9:00 pm for $14.95 + tax (price includes beverage). Call Blue Licks at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7708 for directions and additional information. |
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| 5/24 - 25 | Fox Valley Rec. Park, 218 Fox Valley Rec. Road, Wallingford, KY 41093 - Antique & Classic Tractor & Engine, Cars & Truck Show. Displayers may start setting up on Friday night if they wish. Plenty of primitive camping available FREE of charge to displayers. For More information call: 606-849-2143 |
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| 5/24 - 26 | Backyard Bait & More scheduled for May 24-26 is proud to announce their Grand Re-Opening and Custmor Appreciation Weekend.
The new shop is more than just bait and tackle now. We carry a wide variety of knives, zippo lighters, gifts and collectibles for anyone (angels, indians, wildlife, firefighters,
roosters, birdfeeders, birdhouses, tin stars, americana, coca-cola collectible bottles, diecast, candles, candle warmers, windchimes, and much much more!!). Backyard Bait and More is located at 53 W. Railroad Street in Flemingsburg. For More information call 606-845-9661
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| 5/31 | Overnight Canoe Trip at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Enjoy and all-inclusive 23-mile excursion on the Licking River. Park will supply canoes, life jackets, transportation for 12, tents, sleeping bags, bed rolls, snacks, evening meal, and breakfast, all for just $69.96. 14 miles the first day, then will return to park the next day by 1:00 pm. For more information, call 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. |
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| 5/31 | Fleming Co. Covered Bridge Museum will be open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Free admission! Call 845-1223 for more information. (10 am - 2 pm) |
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