Calendar of Events If you or your organization would like to add an event to the calendar, please contact us.
If you're traveling to one of these events, we recommend calling to confirm the details prior to travel. There is a contact number listed with most events, or you can call the Chamber office at 606-845-1223. July 2010
| 7/1 - 31 | Leadership Horizons Class of 2010-11 Now Forming
Leadership Horizons, Inc. recognizes that leadership development is an essential element in the process of improving our region and is promoted by the Maysville-Mason Co. Area Chamber of Commerce, the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce and Graduates of the program. The sessions assist participants in developing an awareness of the assets and strengths of the area as well as problems and challenges faced in the region. Leadership Horizons provides an opportunity for participants to network and develop contacts that can assist them, both personally and collectively, in becoming a strong, positive influence on the future of local communities and the region.
Participation in Leadership Horizons is open to residents of Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson counties in Kentucky and Brown and Adams counties in Ohio. A maximum of 25 individuals will be accepted to participate in the program annually.
Applications must be received by August 2, 2010. Those selected will be notified by mail and the first session will begin in September. Click on the link below for more information and an application.
Leadership Horizons Application | | | | 7/2 | Fleming County Extension Office will be closed on Friday July 2nd in celebration of the 4th of July holiday. The office will be re-open on July 5th. Ewing-Fleming County Fair entries can be dropped off at the Extension office before 5 pm on July 1st or on Monday, July 5th by 11 am. For more information, contact the Extension office at 845-4641. | | | | 7/3 | Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Fleming County Rec. Park
* Baby Show at 3 PM (registration at 2 PM)
* Pulled Pork Dinner 5 PM until gone! (also tenderloin, fried bologna & hot dogs)
* Music 5 - 7:30 PM
* Antique Car Show 5 PM until dark
* Bingo 7:30 - 9:30 PM
* Raffles - split the pot
* Backyard Carnival - all day! (20 ft. dry slide, bounce house, cotton candy)
* Free swimming begins at 6 PM
* Huge fireworks show
For more information, call 748-1344 | | | | 7/4 | Independence Day
| | | | 7/5 | Chamber office closed in celebration of Independence Day. We will re-open Tuesday, July 6, 2010. | | | | 7/5 - 10 | 33rd Annual Ewing-Fleming County Fair
July 5 - 10, 2010 at the fairgrounds, 5194 Ewing Rd, Ewing. Admission is $8 per person (which includes all rides) every night except Monday, July 5th, which is Family Night, when the price of admission is only $5 per person. (Children under the age of 1 may enter free when accompanied by a parent.) For complete information, including a schedule of events, rules for contests and more, visit www.ewingflemingcountyfair.com. You can also call 606-267-5981 for more information. | | | | 7/8 | A Tribute to John Denver at the Fleming County Public Library at 7 PM.
Singer/ Songwriter Mark Cormican returns to FCPL for an evening of John Denver music. Concert will be held in the library parking lot, weather permitting. For more information, call 845-7851.
(7 PM) | | | | 7/9 | Live on Electric Avenue
Featuring Keith Hubbard & The Hub Kats. Enjoy free music by various local talent on the grounds of City Hall. Just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music! For more information, call 845-1223. (7 PM) | | | | 7/9 | Fun In the Garden Friday at the Fleming County Extension Office
Anyone can attend. It’s open to everyone & it’s fun! Please wear old clothes. Bring a water bottle with you. Class will be held outside, weather permitting. All classes begin at 10:00 AM. Each class fee is $7.00. Lunch is provided. Each session includes: One craft project & grilling demonstration. Call 845-4641 to pre-register by the Wednesday prior to each class.
July 9 – Garden Mosaics/Grilling Basics Supplies to bring: Old dishes, pottery, shells, stones, etc.
July 16 – Hypertufa/Grilling Fruit Supplies to bring: Old bucket, rubber gloves
July 23 – Fairy Gardens/Grilling Vegetables Supplies to bring: Acorns, pinecones, twigs, stones, etc.
July 30 – Gourd Birdhouses/Grilling Packets Supplies to bring: Small paint brushes
Presented by the Fleming Co. Extension Service: Donna Fryman, FCS Agent, Barbara Campbell, SNAP Program Assistant, Gwen O’Cull, EFNEP Program Assistant, and Cindy Jolly, CYFAR Program Assistant. For more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Service at 845-4641. (10 AM) | | | | 7/12 | Flemingsburg City Council Meeting (7 PM) | | | | 7/13 | Fleming County Fiscal Court meeting (9 AM) | | | | 7/13 | Fleming Co. Museum Society meeting (6 PM) | | | | 7/13 | Food Preservation Classes at the Fleming County Extension Office.
During this 3-part series, participants will get hands on experiences practicing safe food preservation techniques. You can sign up for one, two, or all three. Class time is 6 PM at the Fleming County Extension Office. Participants receive instructions, samples and are eligible for door prizes. All supplies for each session provided, so it is free! Anyone can attend, it's open to everyone and it's fun! Join us after the Fleming County Farmers Market closes on these Tuesdays in July:
July 13 - Canning Basics / Pickling
July 20 - Canning Basics / Jams and Jellies
July 27 - Freezing Basics / Traveling Apple Pie
Pre-registration is required. To pre-register and for more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Service at 845-4641.
Presented by the Fleming Co. Extension Service: Donna Fryman, FCS Agent, Barbara Campbell, SNAP Program Assistant, and Gwen O’Cull, EFNEP Program Assistant. Co-sponsored by: Licking Valley CAP. (6 PM) | | | | 7/14 | Fleming County Tourism meeting (5:30 PM) | | | | 7/15 | Fleming Coounty Day Camp for Kids
There is going to be a six-hour Day Camp for Kids at the Fleming County Extension Office on July 15th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Kids will have the opportunity to learn about some easy grilling techniques as well as making some fun crafts. Lunch is included in the $5.00 registration fee and will be prepared by the students that attend, with the help of Fleming County Extension Staff. Day Camp is for youth of all ages. The class size is limited to the first 20, so get your name registered early by calling the Fleming County Extension Office at 845-4641 by no later than the registration deadline of July 9. (9 AM - 3 PM) | | | | 7/15 | Mark Woods / Family fun Night begins at 7 PM at the Fleming County Public Library.
Rope spinning, magic, balloon animals, and lots of audience participation for all ages! For more information, call 845-7851.
(7 PM) | | | | 7/16 | Fun In the Garden Friday at the Fleming County Extension Office
Anyone can attend. It’s open to everyone & it’s fun! Please wear old clothes. Bring a water bottle with you. Class will be held outside, weather permitting. All classes begin at 10:00 AM. Each class fee is $7.00. Lunch is provided. Each session includes: One craft project & grilling demonstration. Call 845-4641 to pre-register by the Wednesday prior to each class.
July 16 – Hypertufa/Grilling Fruit Supplies to bring: Old bucket, rubber gloves
July 23 – Fairy Gardens/Grilling Vegetables Supplies to bring: Acorns, pinecones, twigs, stones, etc.
July 30 – Gourd Birdhouses/Grilling Packets Supplies to bring: Small paint brushes
Presented by the Fleming Co. Extension Service: Donna Fryman, FCS Agent, Barbara Campbell, SNAP Program Assistant, Gwen O’Cull, EFNEP Program Assistant, and Cindy Jolly, CYFAR Program Assistant. For more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Service at 845-4641. (10 AM) | | | | 7/17 | Logan's Auto Body's 5th Annual Cruise-In
Saturday, July 17, from 6 - 10 PM. Classic cars, trucks,motorcycles, and tractors. Located 5 miles out Wallingford Rd. Show us what your old hot rod can do! Call 606-849-8629 for more information. (6 - 10 PM) | | | | 7/19 | Fleming County High School Summer Blood Drive held at the Community Room of the Fleming County Public Library from 3 - 7 PM on July 19. Each donor will receive a $10 gas card! Appointments recommended. Call 845-7851 for more information. (3 - 7 PM) | | | | 7/20 | Food Preservation Classes at the Fleming County Extension Office.
During this 3-part series, participants will get hands on experiences practicing safe food preservation techniques. You can sign up for one, two, or all three. Class time is 6 PM at the Fleming County Extension Office. Participants receive instructions, samples and are eligible for door prizes. All supplies for each session provided, so it is free! Anyone can attend, it's open to everyone and it's fun! Join us after the Fleming County Farmers Market closes on these Tuesdays in July:
July 20 - Canning Basics / Jams and Jellies
July 27 - Freezing Basics / Traveling Apple Pie
Pre-registration is required. To pre-register and for more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Service at 845-4641.
Presented by the Fleming Co. Extension Service: Donna Fryman, FCS Agent, Barbara Campbell, SNAP Program Assistant, and Gwen O’Cull, EFNEP Program Assistant. Co-sponsored by: Licking Valley CAP. (6 PM) | | | | 7/20 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party at the Fleming County Public Library.
Are a Wimpy Kid, a Wimpy Kid wannabe, or a Wimpy Kid movie fan? Join us for a party celebrating the Dialry of a wimpy Kid! For more information, call 845-7851.
(6:30 PM) | | | | 7/21 | Flemingsburg Main Street committee meeting (12 PM) | | | | 7/22 | Book Talk at the Fleming County Public Library
Kentucky Author Ann Gabhart, author of inspirational fiction books including The Believer and The Outsider, will be talking about her recently released novel, The Seeker. For more information, call 845-7851. (7 PM) | | | | 7/22 | Friends of the Fleming County Public Library regular quarterly meeting. For more information, call 845-7851. (6:30 PM) | | | | 7/23 | Fun In the Garden Friday at the Fleming County Extension Office
Anyone can attend. It’s open to everyone & it’s fun! Please wear old clothes. Bring a water bottle with you. Class will be held outside, weather permitting. All classes begin at 10:00 AM. Each class fee is $7.00. Lunch is provided. Each session includes: One craft project & grilling demonstration. Call 845-4641 to pre-register by the Wednesday prior to each class.
July 23 – Fairy Gardens/Grilling Vegetables Supplies to bring: Acorns, pinecones, twigs, stones, etc.
July 30 – Gourd Birdhouses/Grilling Packets Supplies to bring: Small paint brushes
Presented by the Fleming Co. Extension Service: Donna Fryman, FCS Agent, Barbara Campbell, SNAP Program Assistant, Gwen O’Cull, EFNEP Program Assistant, and Cindy Jolly, CYFAR Program Assistant. For more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Service at 845-4641. (10 AM) | | | | 7/24 - 25 | Licking River Canoe Adventure
This one-day trip is an all-inclusive 20-mile excursion on the Licking River. Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park will supply canoes, life jackets, box lunch, snacks, drinks, and evening buffet meal at Hidden Waters Restaurant. Cost is $69.95 + tax per person. You will cover a total paddling distance of approximately 20 miles. Space is limited. Contact Paul Tierney, Park Naturalist, for reservations and additional information by calling Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 800-443-7008 or 859-289-5507. | | | | 7/24 | Live on Electric Avenue
Featuring The Country Boys. Enjoy free music by various local talent on the grounds of City Hall. Just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music! For more information, call 845-1223. (7 PM) | | | | 7/27 | Food Preservation Classes at the Fleming County Extension Office.
During this 3-part series, participants will get hands on experiences practicing safe food preservation techniques. You can sign up for one, two, or all three. Class time is 6 PM at the Fleming County Extension Office. Participants receive instructions, samples and are eligible for door prizes. All supplies for each session provided, so it is free! Anyone can attend, it's open to everyone and it's fun! Join us after the Fleming County Farmers Market closes on these Tuesdays in July:
July 27 - Freezing Basics / Traveling Apple Pie
Pre-registration is required. To pre-register and for more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Service at 845-4641.
Presented by the Fleming Co. Extension Service: Donna Fryman, FCS Agent, Barbara Campbell, SNAP Program Assistant, and Gwen O’Cull, EFNEP Program Assistant. Co-sponsored by: Licking Valley CAP. ( 6 PM) | | | | 7/28 | Chamber Board of Directors meeting (11:30 AM) | | | | 7/28 | Rodeo Roundup - Summer Reading Program Finale
Starting at 6 PM, let's go to the Silver Stirrups Riding Ring at the Rec/Industrial Park for some
horsin' around! This will be the final Summer Reading event for the year. For more information, call 845-7851. (6 PM) | | | | 7/30 | Fun In the Garden Friday at the Fleming County Extension Office
Anyone can attend. It’s open to everyone & it’s fun! Please wear old clothes. Bring a water bottle with you. Class will be held outside, weather permitting. All classes begin at 10:00 AM. Each class fee is $7.00. Lunch is provided. Each session includes: One craft project & grilling demonstration. Call 845-4641 to pre-register by the Wednesday prior to each class.
July 30 – Gourd Birdhouses/Grilling Packets Supplies to bring: Small paint brushes
Presented by the Fleming Co. Extension Service: Donna Fryman, FCS Agent, Barbara Campbell, SNAP Program Assistant, Gwen O’Cull, EFNEP Program Assistant, and Cindy Jolly, CYFAR Program Assistant. For more information, contact the Fleming County Extension Service at 845-4641. (10 AM) | | | | 7/30 - 31 | Buffalo Trace Balloon Race
July 30 from 4 - 10 PM and July 31 from 6 AM - 10 PM
at the grounds of Maysville Community & Technical College
Ticket cost: $5 each (12 y.o. & under free with a paying adult). Groups of 25 or more admitted at the discounted price of $4 per person - call in advance to arrange group rates at 606-584-6290.
To arrange for a balloon ride, all 584-3980.
Proceeds to benefit the Tom Browning Boys & Girls Club.
For more information, including a complete schedule of events, parking information and more, visit www.buffalotraceballoonrace.com | | |
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