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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. April 2010
| 4/1 | Egg Day for Kids at the Fleming Co. Extension Office
On Thursday, April 1st from 9 AM – 3 PM, the Fleming County Extension Service will sponsor Egg Day for Kids at the Fleming Co. Extension Office. A fee will be charged of $5.00 for each child. Egg Day for Kids is limited to 20 children maximum. You will learn the art of decorating, cooking, and making crafts using the incredible edible egg! Lunch will be provided.
For more information, or to register by Friday, March 26, call the Fleming County Extension Office at 606-845-4641. (9 AM - 3 PM) | | | | 4/1 - 30 | April is National Library Month and National Poetry Month | | | | 4/2 | Good Friday
Chamber office closes at noon | | | | 4/2 | Seafood Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
Join us the first Friday of every month when we serve an all you can eat seafood buffet, including unlimited soup and salad bar for $27.99 + tax + beverage. Our Seafood Buffet includes all-you-can-eat crab legs, fried fish, and an ever changing variety of other seafood entrées. We even serve items for the land lovers in your family, like pasta, roast beef & gravy, and fried chicken. Of course, this also includes our fabulous dessert bar. Buffet is served from 4pm-close. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (4 PM - closing) | | | | 4/2 | 2010 4-H Food-A-Rama Contest at the Fleming Co. Extension Office
Come and enjoy the fun with 4-H Food-A-Rama. What is Food-a-Rama you ask? Food-A-Rama is a fun, educational event where you can prepare whatever type of food that you like and enter it in a tasting contest. Entries will be judged, awards given and every participant will get a copy of all recipes entered to share with your families.
There are 6 food categories (Breads, Main Course Dishes, Appetizers, Healthy Dish, Vegetables, and Desserts) and 2 age categories (ages 9 - 13 and 14 - 19).
For more information, including detailed rules and entry forms, please contact the extension office before the registration deadline of March 26, 2010 at 606-845-4641. (12 PM) | | | | 4/2 | Extension Homemakers Bake Sale
Just in time for the Easter Holiday, the Fleming County Extension Homemakers are hosting a Bake Sale on Friday, April 2nd in front of the People’s Bank Main Branch Office. Baked goods will go on sale at 8:30am. Proceeds go toward the High school scholarship fund. Arrive early for the best selection.
For additional information, please call 845-4641. (8:30 AM) | | | | 4/3 | Children’s Egg Hunt at Blue Licks
Over 4,000 Eggs filled with candy or toys will be hidden for girls and boys under the age of 12 to hunt. There will be 4 different age categories for children: 0-2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12. Eggs for each category will be hidden in different locations surrounding the Pioneer Museum. Prizes awarded for those that find the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place eggs and “special” eggs in each category. The Egg Hunt will begin at 11am in front of the Pioneer Museum. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (11 AM) | | | | 4/3 | Fun Activities and Crafts for Children at Blue Licks
Join our friendly recreation staff in the Arlington Room at the Worthington Lodge for activities and crafts that children of all ages will enjoy. There is no fee for this activity and we supply all of the materials. Children can participate anytime between the hours of 11:30-1pm. Cookies and punch will also be served at no cost. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (11:30 AM - 1 PM) | | | | 4/3 | Book Signing with Leigh Anne Florence at Blue Licks
Leigh Anne Florence is the author of a series of books starring two adorable "wiener" dogs, Woody and Chloe. Woody the Kentucky Wiener, his sister Chloe, and family will all be traveling to Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park where they will greet adoring fans and autograph copies of their books from 11am-3pm in the Worthington Lodge Gift Shop. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (11 AM - 3 PM) | | | | 4/4 | Easter Sunday | | | | 4/4 | Easter Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
The park will be open on Easter Sunday and serving a special buffet in the restaurant. Details to come. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008.
| | | | 4/6 | Yarn Club
Join yarn stitchers who like to share their yarn skills, such as crochet and knit, and their stories on Tuesday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fleming County Extension Office. Bring your current yarn project or one you want to start. This group is open to anyone of any age. This group meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact the Fleming County Extension office at 845-4641. (6 PM) | | | | 4/10 | “Operation Code Blue” at Blue Licks
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and there will be some wonderful activities and resources at the park for families thanks to the Robertson County Public Library, Robertson County Family Youth Resource Center, and Robertson County Early Childhood Council. There will be activities and entertainment for children while opportunities to de-stress will exist for parents. Resources available for parents include: coping with stress, dealing with bullies, internet safety, etc. Your children will have a blast at this event! It is fun & informative. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. | | | | 4/10 | Fleming County Ag Expo sponsored by the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Fleming Co. Rec. Park
Flemingsburg & Fleming County have an amazing variety of resources for anyone interested in agriculture, from the weekend gardener or smallest of hobby farms to the largest of commercial farming operations!
Come out to the Fleming County Ag Expo (sponsored by the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce) and see merchandise and representatives from many ag-related businesses and organizations all in one place, including Cahall Bros., Davenport Farm Supply, Fleming Tractor & Equipment, Hinton Mills, Rose Farm Supply, Sauer Implement, & Walnut Knoll Farms & Supply. Speakers include Emily Anderson from the Fleming Co. Conservation District, Regina Rose from the Fleming Co. Farm Service Agency, Jeff Smith from the Fleming Co. Cooperative Extension Office & Sam White from the KY Beef Network.
Fleming Co. FCCLA, Project Prom and the Fleming Co. Cattlemen's Association will be serving pork tenderloin, burgers, and rib eye sandwiches and all proceeds from the food sales will benefit those organizations, so be sure to stop by for lunch!
For more information, call 606-845-1223.
(10 AM - 3 PM) | | | | 4/10 | Double S Entertainment & Carl Storey present the
Homestead Jamboree Band
An evening of great Country Music featuring Hayley Roberson, Megan Warner, and Leroy Day with a special guest appearance by Miranda Kissick Deem. Saturday, April 10th, from 7 - 10 PM (doors open at 6 PM). Come early and eat at Legends Restaurant! Cost is $10 per person for adults, $5 per person for ages 7 - 12. Children 6 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (606)845-0407 or (606) 748-3292. Reserved seats available. (6 PM) | | | | 4/11 | Kentucky Chautauqua Performance
Sunday, April 11 at 2 PM see Betsy B. Smith as Emilie Todd Helm - "Rebel in the White House" 1836-1930 - at the Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 845-7851. (2 PM) | | | | 4/11 - 17 | National Library Week
Stop by the Fleming Co. Public Library and sign up for a prize to be given away at the end of the week! For more information, call 845-7851.
| | | | 4/12 | Flemingsburg City Council meeting (7 PM) | | | | 4/12 | Twilight Blood Drive at the Fleming Co. Public Library. The KY Blood Center will be at the library from 3 - 7 PM. Please donate! For more information, call 845-7851. (3 - 7 PM) | | | | 4/13 | Fleming County Fiscal Court meeting (9 AM) | | | | 4/13 | 1st National Bookmobile Day
Actually on the 14th, but staff will be at a conference on the 14th. Ms. Barb will park the bookmobile at the entrance of the library from 4-8 PM so you can visit, say Hi and pick up a treat! For more information, call 845-7851.
(4 - 8 PM) | | | | 4/13 | Fleming Co. Museum Society meeting (6 PM) | | | | 4/14 | Fleming County Tourism Committee (5:30 PM) | | | | 4/14 | National Red Hat Day Celebration at Blue Licks
Make new friends at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park as Red Hat Clubs from all around Kentucky travel to the park for fun and good food. There will be a meet-n-greet at Noon where you will enjoy a tapas style lunch. Bring your digital camera and compete in a Red Hat Scavenger Hunt Photo Contest. Other recreational activities for the day include free admission to the Pioneer Museum, 18 hole mini golf, and Red Hat Bingo! Musical Entertainment starts at 6pm and dinner follows at 7pm. There will be a red hat contest with a $25 Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Gift Card awarded for the most outrageous and creative red hat. This all inclusive day package is $44 + tax and includes all meals, beverages, entertainment, etc as mentioned above. Pre-paid reservations must be received by March 15, 2010. Call 800-443-7008 to reserve your spot now. The park does offer overnight accommodations. You may wish to get together with others in your group and rent a cottage, suite, or lodge room. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. | | | | 4/15 | Basketball Benefit Game
April 15--7:00PM at Fleming County High School gym. Flemingsburg Elementary School will sponsor a basketball game between the Harlam Wizards and the "Fleming Flames" (faculty and staff of Flemingsburg Elementary and Fleming Co. schools). Proceeds from the game will benefit projects at the school. Please call Flemingsburg Elementary at 845-9871 for more information.
(7 PM) | | | | 4/16 - 17 | Campers Yard Sale at Blue Licks
Clean out your closets and join us for a campground wide yard sale. Set up on your campsite and then enjoy browsing through other campsites. For registered campers only to sell, but the general public is invited to shop. Call Reserve America at 888-459-7275 for campground reservations. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. | | | | 4/16 - 18 | 5th Annual Student Art Show at Blue Licks
The Courthouse Square Arts Guild is hosting the 5th Annual Student Art Show at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. alented young students from surrounding counties will have their work on display at the park. The Student Art Exhibit is free and open to the public. Art work will be featured in the Arlington Room, located in the Worthington Lodge next to Hidden Waters Restaurant. Call Larry Mitchell with the Courthouse Square Arts Guild at 859-289-2185 for more information about this event or for additional art guild events and information. | | | | 4/17 | Stikes for Tykes at Double S Entertainment, Saturday, April 17th, beginning at noon. There are games for all ages - great family fun!! All proceeds will go directly to the March of Dimes. For more information, call 606-845-8801. (12 PM) | | | | 4/17 | Spring Into Green at the Fleming Co. Extension Office. Exhibit Area with exhibits on Recycling, Composting, Rain Gardens, Rain Barrels, Green Cleaning Products, Creative Garden Decor, Gardening to Benefit Nature, Sunscreen Protection, Vegetable Recipes, and Food Preservation. Educational sessions on Lawn Care, Veggie Gardening, Small Area Gardening, and Herb Gardening. The 4-H Dairy Club will be selling hot dogs, chips, baked goods & drinks. For more information call 845-4641. (10 AM - 1 PM) | | | | 4/17 - 24 | National Park Service Week | | | | 4/17 | National Blah, Blah, Blah Day (yep, seriously!) | | | | 4/18 - 24 | Administrative Assistant's Week
(Administrative Professionals Day is April 21st) | | | | 4/18 - 24 | National Volunteer Week | | | | 4/20 | Be a Book Cook - Jamberry
April 20, 2010, 6 PM at Kid Central.
Join us for a story, a snack and an activity. For ages 3-5. Registration required. Contact: Mary Rushing at 845-7851. (6 PM) | | | | 4/21 | Flemingsburg Main Street committee meeting (12 PM) | | | | 4/22 | Freedom Celebration VI: A Multi-Cultural Experience at Maysville Community & Technical College Fields Auditorium
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. Community Reception
Interactive Exhibits
- Native American
- Japanese
- Ghanaian
- Hispanic
- NAACP
7:00 p.m. Performances by:
- Harriet J. Groh
- Cheryl Pan
- Octavia Sexton
- Frank Appiah
For more information, call (606)759-7141
(6 PM) | | | | 4/22 | Earth Day | | | | 4/23 - 24 | Campers Appreciation Weekend at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Campers pay for one night and get the second night FREE during this weekend where we say thank you to all our campers! Special programs and entertainment throughout the weekend. Call Reserve America at 888-459-7275 for campground reservations. | | | | 4/24 | Cajun Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
Take a trip through the Louisiana Bayou as you enjoy all of the colorful flavors of Cajun Cuisine. This amazing buffet features such specialty items as Corn & Crab Bisque, Cajun Vegetable Soup, Red Beans & Rice, Crawfish Stew, Andouille Sausage & Rice, Jambalaya, New Orleans Gumbo, Blackened Chicken with Dirty Rice, Peel N Eat Shrimp, Crab Etouffee, Catfish Creole, Frog Legs, Corn Oysters, Black Eyed Peas, Fried Okra, Collard Greens with Jowl Bacon, Bayou Fried Potato with Onions, French Bread, Fried Corn Cakes, Sweet Potato Pie, Praline Pie, Bourbon Street Crepes, Blackberry Cobbler, and more for $16.95 + tax + beverage. Buffet served from 4pm-8pm. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (4 - 8 PM) | | | | 4/24 | Spring Extravaganza at Blue Licks
Thinking about redecorating your house? Shopping early for Mother’s Day? Blue Licks Gift Shop is the perfect place to find unique, one of a kind items. We are hosting a Spring Extravaganza to show off all the locally made and produced products carried in our shop. Refreshments will be served. Call Jean Dillon at 800-443-7008 for more information about the Kentucky Proud Products and Kentucky Crafted Products featured in our gift shop. | | | | 4/24 | Fleming County Little League Day | | | | 4/25 | Kentucky Chautauqua Performance
Sunday, April 25 at 2 PM see Bet Steward as Rosemary Clooney - "Sentimental Journey" 1928-2002 - at the Fleming County Public Library. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 845-7851. (2 PM) | | | | 4/26 | Jam Session at Blue Licks
Join area musicians on the last Monday of each month from 6pm-8pm for a relaxed evening of fun, friends, and music. You never know who will show up! This is an informal and unstructured event. It is open to all musicians and to the general public. There is no cost to attend this event as a performer or an audience member. Come early and enjoy a meal at Hidden Waters Restaurant. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (6 - 8 PM) | | | | 4/28 | Chamber Board of Directors meeting (11:30 AM) | | | | 4/29 | Driver Safety Program at the Fleming Co. Extension Office.
A.A.R.P. in Kentucky is now offering a 4-hour Driver Safety Program. This program is a refresher course for drivers aged 50 or older. This course will remind us of the changes in us, vehicles, roads, laws, etc. that have occurred since we started driving and how to compensate for these changes caused by age. No tests are given during this program.
This Driver Safety Program course completion qualifies you for an insurance discount, consult your insurance agent for further details.
A.A.R.P. Driver Safety Program is scheduled on April 29 at 12 noon at Fleming County Extension Office, 1384 Elizaville Road, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. The fee will be $12 for A.A.R.P. members and $14 for non-members. The class is sponsored by Fleming County Extension Service. The instructor is Robert Emmons of Maysville, KY.
To pre-register or for more information about this opportunity to increase your safe driving skills, contact the Fleming County Cooperative Extension Service at (606) 845-4641.
(12 PM) | | | | 4/29 | International Dinner
Experience an imaginary trip to Israel. The Fleming County Extension Homemakers are hosting an International Dinner on April 29 at 6pm at the Fleming County Extension Office. Lewis County Master Food Volunteers, Geraldine Fields and Regina Stone will share their visit to Israel through pictures and items. Anyone wanting to be a part of this evening is requested to bring a dish typical of Israel. Violet Barbee, International Chairman has compiled some recipes for this event. Please request a copy from the Fleming County Extension Office. Please call the Extension office at 845-4641 to register. (6 PM) | | | | 4/29 | Kentucky Chautauqua Performance
Thursday, April 29 at 7 PM see Ethan Sullivan Smith as Johnny Green - "An Orphan's Survival" 1841-1920 - at the Fleming County Public Library. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 845-7851. (7 PM) | | |
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