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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. August 2010
| 8/3 | Yarn Club to meet at the F.C. Extension Office. Join yarn stitchers that like to share their yarn skills, such as crochet and knit, and their stories on the first Tuesday evening in August, 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) | | | | 8/4 | Back to School Gala - Come to Simons Middle School to pick up school supplies. For more info, call Mary Rushing @845-7851 or Mendy High @845-1371. (4:30 PM) | | | | 8/6 | Live on Electric Avenue
Featuring Harriet Jackson Groh & The Singing Divas. 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) | | | | 8/9 | Flemingsburg City Council Meeting (7 PM) | | | | 8/10 | Fleming County Fiscal Court meeting (7 PM) | | | | 8/10 | Fleming Co. Museum Society meeting (6 PM) | | | | 8/11 | Fleming County Tourism meeting (5:30 PM) | | | | 8/12 | River Bottom Rythm Boys
Returning for their 3rd concert to be held on the parking lot of the Fleming County Public Library beginning at 7 PM. For more information, call 845-7851. (7 PM) | | | | 8/12 | Lunch 'n' Learn
The Chamber is sponsoring a Lunch 'n' Learn on the topic Healthy and Home-cooked in a Hurry presented by Donna Fryman (Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences), Barbara Campbell (SNAP-ed Assistant) and Gwen O'Cull (EFNEP Assistant). It will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at the F.C. Extension Office from 11:30 AM until 1 PM. Cost is $10 per person, which includes the training session and lunch. For more information or to register, call 845-1223. (11:30 AM) | | | | 8/14 | 1-Year Celebration at Double S Entertainment beginning at 1 PM. Corn Hole Tourney, Fish Fry and Grilled hot dogs and cheeseburgers, Possible Car Show, Possiable Craft Fair, Backyard Carnival setting up with a variety of inflatables for kids, Luau Dance. For more information, call Double S Entertainment at 845-0407.
(1 PM) | | | | 8/16 | Reception Planned at Fleming County Public Library
The Fleming County Friends of the Public Library invite you to meet our new Librarian, Dana Belcher. A reception will be held on Monday August 16th, from 11AM until 1 PM at the Library. Light refreshments will be served. Please take a few minutes during your lunch hour to stop in and meet Dana. For more information, call 845-7851. (11 AM - 1 PM) | | | | 8/18 | Flemingsburg Main Street committee meeting (12 PM) | | | | 8/23 | Hooping for Fitness at the Fleming Co. Extension Office.
Remember hula hooping being fun when you were a child? You still can. As an adult, you may need a heavier hoop than those sold in the toy department. Come to a workshop to learn how you can make your own. The Fleming County Extension Service is hosting a HOOPING FOR FITNESS class on Monday evening August 23, 7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Hooping Practice will follow this workshop.
The class fee is $6.00 to cover cost of materials. If you want to decorate your own hoop, bring electrical tape in your favorite colors. Also bring a hand held hair dryer if you have one. Please call the Extension Office at 845-4641 to pre-register by the deadline, August 18th. (7 PM) | | | | 8/24 | Financial Seminar
When: Aug. 24th, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Fleming COOP Ext. Bldg (located between McDonald's and the High School, across the street from the Fleming-Mason RECC) Address: 1384 Elizaville Rd. Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Host: Walter (Wally) Jackson
Attire: Casual (come comfortable)
This seminar welcomes business owners as well as individuals. The information we have to offer has been used by businesses so that they can offer a TAX FREE and PENALTY FREE retirement program to their employees. It has boosted morale in many companies because a lot of people have been losing money in their 401K's, 403b's, 457's, TSP's, etc.. and now they have an alternate route that will allow them to earn more money WITHOUT ANY RISK!!!
Special Thanks to Chamber Member WFLE for conducting an interview and a Q&A session on Aug. 20 @1:30pm about this seminar.
For more information, contact Wally Jackson at 443-602-9885. (7 PM) | | | | 8/25 | Chamber Board of Directors meeting (11:30 AM) | | | | 8/27 | Live on Electric Avenue
Featuring Rachael McCartney Benjiman & The Holler. 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) | | | | 8/28 | 13th Annual FLEMING COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
Presented by Fleming County Tourism. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Goddard Bridge on Hwy. 32.
There will be music, arts & crafts, food, an antique car & tractor show, heritage demonstrations and more!
Events at Goddard Bridge
Parade Line up: 9:00 AM
9:15 AM - Kick-off Parade through Bridge
9:30 - 10 AM - Color Guard by American Legion
Moment of Silence
Pledge to the Flag
National Anthem by FCHS
Announcements
Music
10:00 AM – The Vice Family
10:30 AM – Judy Muse
11:00 AM – Tim & Hannah Doyle
11:30 AM -1:30 PM – Rachael McCartney Benjamin & Holler
1:30 – 2:30 PM – River Bottom River Band
2:30 – 4:30 PM – Hazel Hollar
Demonstrations
10 AM - 12 PM - Needlework by the FC Extension Staff & volunteers
12 - 1 PM - Butter-making by the FC Extension Staff & volunteers
1 - 2 PM - Food Preservation demo by FC Extension Staff & volunteers
2 - 4 PM - Heritage Games by FC Extension Staff & volunteers
9:30 AM & 10:30 AM - Fleming-Mason Energy be doing demos on electrical safety.
Throughout the morning, the FC Sheriff's office will be conducting K9 demos with their dog, Basko.
The Fleming County Tourism Committee will offer a Kid's Crafts Booth. Food and Craft Vendors will be available throughout the day. There will be educational programs, bridge restoration info, grist mill, antique cars & tractors, and more!
Ringos Mill Covered Bridge
Music by:
10:30 AM - George Rodgerson
1:30 PM - Judy Muse & Ray Walker
Grange City Covered Bridge
Music by:
10 AM - 3 PM - Mike Duffy & Friends
There will be people on hand at both Ringo's Mill & Grange City Covered Bridges to answer questions.
The Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum will be open in downtown Flemingsburg, from 12 - 4 PM.
Maps & brochures will be available for self-guided tours of the Covered Bridges, Barn Quilts, Flemingsburg Downtown Walking Tour & other area attractions.
For more information call 606-845-1223. (9 AM - 5 PM) | | | | 8/28 - 29 | 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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