| 5/1 - 31 | May is Get Caught Reading Month and is also the month where the Fleming County Friends of the Library hold their Annual Membership Drive. For more information, call 845-7851. |
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| 5/4 | Yarn Club
Join yarn stitchers who like to share their yarn skills, such as crochet and knit, and their stories on Tuesday, May 4th 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 and meets the first Tuesday of each month.bFor more information, contact the Fleming County Extension office at 845-4641. (6 PM) |
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| 5/7 | 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 - close) |
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| 5/8 - 16 | National Tourism Week
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park is celebrating National Tourism Week with “Buy One, Get One Free” special offers. Enjoy a free round of 18-hole mini golf for each round purchased. Enjoy free admission to the Pioneer Museum for each admission purchased. Please call ahead to verify hours of operation for the Pioneer Museum and 18-hole Miniature Golf Course during this time frame. Children 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. |
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| 5/8 | Kentucky in World War II at the Fleming Co. Public Library.
James C. Klotter, Prof. of History at Georgetown College looks at Kentuckians who fought abroad, and the intriguing post-war predictions of the future. Sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities Council and presented by the Friends of the FC Library. For more information, call 845-7851. (1 PM) |
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| 5/8 | Fleming County Farmer’s Market Special Mother’s Day Sale
The Fleming County Farmer’s Market plans to be open on Saturday, May 8th for a Mother’s Day Special Sale. Hanging basket petunias are now in bloom and ready for your gift giving needs. This sale begins at 8 AM until sell out, weather permitting.
The Fleming County Farmer’s Market is gearing up for this year’s market. The members of this Farmer’s Market want to serve those who want to buy the best quality locally grown produce. Fleming County Farmer’s Market is a member of the Kentucky Proud program. Please support your local market. For more information about the Fleming County Farmer’s Market contact the chairman, Darrell Doyle 748-0855 or the Fleming County Extension Office at 845-4641. (8 AM) |
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| 5/8 | KY in WWII
James Klotter will present KY in WWII at the library on Satuday, May 8th at 1 pm. This talk looks at Kentuckians who fought abroad, those who did their part at home, and the price paid by both. Klotter will conclude with an intriguing look at post-war predictions of the future. Sponsored by Friends of FCPL. For more information, call 845-7851. (1 PM) |
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| 5/9 | Mother’s Day Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
Create memories by spending a day at the park with Mom. Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park is preparing a special Mother’s Day Buffet. Call 800-443-7008 for times, prices, and other information. |
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| 5/10 | Flemingsburg City Council meeting (7 PM) |
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| 5/11 | Fleming County Fiscal Court meeting (9 AM) |
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| 5/11 | Fleming Co. Museum Society meeting (6 PM) |
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| 5/12 | Benefit Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction
Alumni Band & Booster Reunion
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at the Fleming County High School Cafeteria
Ice cream, cookies & drinks - $5 per person in advance or $6 per person at the door.
SMS and FCHS band members will be presenting their Spring Concert selections. The band will be performing throughout the evening & Alumni members are encouraged to bring their instruments and play along. Come and check out our new uniforms! Past uniforms & trophies will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the FC Band Program. Sponsored by the FCHS Band Boosters. (6 PM) |
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| 5/14 | People's Bank Customer Appreciation Day
Food will be served in the People's Bank parking lot (corner of Water & Main Cross Streets) from 11 AM until the food is gone. Door Prizes will be given away. For more information, call 845-2461.
(11 AM) |
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| 5/14 | Artist Reception at Banana Tree Studios for Kim McKisson
Mark your calendar for Friday, May 14th, 5:00 - 8:00 PM. This is the opening of Kim McKisson's one woman show featuring her photography. Kim, a local artist from Fleming County, is well known for her watercolors and two years ago ventured into a new art form of photography. Come for a night of artistic photography, wine, and fun! Banana Tree Studios is located on Electric Avenue in the Old Tobacco Factory building. (5 PM) |
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| 5/15 | Armed Forces Day Program
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10 AM at the Fleming Co. Rec Park
For more information call 606-845-8801 (10 AM) |
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| 5/15 | KY Angus Association Field Day at Stonegate Farms
For more information, call 845-4641 |
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| 5/15 | The Fleming County Farmer’s Market plans to be open on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 8 am until 12 pm, weather permitting. Special sale items are: Tomato plants; Cabbage plants; Broccoli plants; and a variety of Flowering plants. All these items are available for your gardening needs.
The Fleming County Farmer’s Market is gearing up for this year’s market. The members of this Farmer’s Market want to serve those who want to buy the best quality locally grown produce. Fleming County Farmer’s Market is a member of the Kentucky Proud program. So please support your local market. For more information about the Fleming County Farmer’s Market contact the chairman, Darrell Doyle 748-0855 or the Fleming County Extension Office at 845-4641. (8 AM - 12 PM) |
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| 5/16 | Kentucky Chautauqua Performance
Sunday, May 16 at 2 PM see James C. Claypool discussing "Rascals, Heroes, and Just Plain Uncommon Folks from Kentucky" at the Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 845-7851. (2 PM) |
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| 5/17 | Science Building Dedication at Maysville Community & Technical College
Monday, May 17, at 3 PM at the Fields Auditorium, Maysville Campus. For more information, call 606-759-7141 ext. 66147. (3 PM) |
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| 5/18 | Fleming County Tourism meeting (special date & time due to a scheduling conflict) (4:30 PM) |
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| 5/18 | Be a Book Cook - The Enormous Turnip
May 18, 2010, 6 PM at the Fleming Co. Extension Office. Join us for a story, a snack and an activity. For ages 3-5. Registration required. Contact: Mary Rushing at 845-7851. (6 PM) |
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| 5/18 | Carla Gover, Bluegrass, a favorite on KET will be at the Fleming Co. Public Library. Sponsored by FC Arts Council & FCPL, presented by the Kentucky Arts Council and FCPL. For more information, call 845-7851. (7 - 8 PM) |
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| 5/18 | Primary Election Day (Fleming County Schools closed for day) |
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| 5/18 | The Fleming County Farmer’s Market plans to be open on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 2 pm until 5 pm, weather permitting. Special sale items are: Tomato plants; Cabbage plants; Broccoli plants; and a variety of Flowering plants. All these items are available for your gardening needs.
The Fleming County Farmer’s Market is gearing up for this year’s market. The members of this Farmer’s Market want to serve those who want to buy the best quality locally grown produce. Fleming County Farmer’s Market is a member of the Kentucky Proud program. So please support your local market. For more information about the Fleming County Farmer’s Market contact the chairman, Darrell Doyle 748-0855 or the Fleming County Extension Office at 845-4641. (2 - 5 PM) |
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| 5/19 | Flemingsburg Main Street committee meeting (12 PM) |
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| 5/20 | Progressive Farmer Farm Safety Day for 4th graders from 8 am - 2 pm at FCHS. For more information, call 845-4641. (8 AM - 2 PM) |
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| 5/22 | Pig Pickin’ at Hidden Waters Restaurant
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 include bottomless glasses of ice tea, sweet tea, lemonade, coffee, and soda. Buffet served 11:30am – 8pm for $12.95 + tax + beverage. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (11:30 AM - 8 PM) |
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| 5/22 - 23 | 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. |
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| 5/22 | Live on Electric Avenue
Featuring River City Drum Corps. The Fleming County High School and Simons Middle School bands and choir will perform starting at 1 PM and the River City Drum Corps will begin performing at 2 PM. Performances will be on the grounds of City Hall. Just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music! For more information, call 845-1223. (1 PM) |
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| 5/26 | Chamber Board of Directors meeting (11:30 AM) |
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| 5/26 | BQA Certification Training at 9:00 am at the Fleming County Extension Office. For more information, call 845-4641. (9 AM) |
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| 5/29 | Memorial Day Blood Drive at Blue Licks
You can be someone’s hero! It takes only a few moments of your time and yet the impact is profound. Donating blood saves lives. Join Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park in their fight to save lives in Kentucky by rolling up your sleeves and donating blood on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 11 AM - 3 PM. Every blood donor will receive 2 free mini golf passes and be registered to win door prizes. For more information, call Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park at 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008. (11 AM - 3 PM) |
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| 5/29 - 20 | Morning Canoe Trip at Blue Licks
Enjoy a 2 ½ hour leisurely paced canoe trip down the Licking River. This trip is guided by our recreation staff and so it is perfect for beginners and all experience levels. Cost is $15 per person and space is limited. Trips are dependent upon water conditions and weather. Reservations with pre-payment will only be accepted 7 days prior to the trip date. Your safety is always our top priority. Children under the age of 16 require approval from our Park Naturalist in advance. All participants will register inside the Pioneer Museum at 9 AM and meet in the museum parking lot at 9:15 AM so that the Canoe Trip can begin promptly at 9:30 AM. The park can provide transportation from the museum parking lot to the boat launch area. Call the Pioneer Museum at 800-443-7008 for more information. (9 AM) |
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| 5/29 | Battlefield Walks at Blue Licks
Learn more about the fascinating history of Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. This one hour walk is an easy, leisurely pace and incredibly informative. The narrator of this tour will share information about the Battle of Blue Licks and the Revolutionary War. The Battlefield Walk begins promptly at 1 PM and is free to all park visitors. The walk begins and ends at the Pioneer Museum. There is a nominal fee to tour the museum which houses Revolutionary War memorabilia as well as Fossils, Mastodon bones, Native American and Pioneer artifacts, and more. Call the Pioneer Museum at 800-443-7008 for more information. (1 PM) |
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| 5/31 | Memorial Day
Chamber office closed |
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