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Oct 01, 2023

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FRIDAY Toddler Time, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim

FRIDAY

Toddler Time, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. For ages 2-3. Sing songs, listen to stories and do an activity or craft that helps toddlers get kindergarten ready. Bring item for show-and-tell. POC: 270-769-6337.

Books & Brew, 10:30 a.m. zoom, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Looking for reading ideas? Talk about what you’ve been reading, connect and share a love of reading. POC: 270-769-6337.

Willow Creek Block Party, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Willow Creek Senior Living, 108 Diecks Drive, E'town. Vendor booths, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks. POC: 270-713-6656.

Popcorn and a movie, 11:30 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Watch "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris." POC: 270-769-6337.

Tween Crafting, 1:30-3 p.m., Hardin County Public Library story room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. For ages 9-12. Make simple tie pillows. No registration needed, but space available while supplies last. POC: 270-769-6337.

STEAM Storytime, 3:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. For ages 7 and older. Learn about a different concept that relates to science, technology, engineering, art or math through a story and complete a fun activity. POC: 270-769-6337.

Bunco, 6 p.m., Morrison Lodge, 125 N. Mulberry St., E'town, sponsored by Eastern Star. Handicapped accessible. POC: Pat, 270-763-2159.

Dance, 7-10 p.m., Meade County Senior Center, 1200 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. Featuring The Classic Band playing country and vintage rock and roll. $6 per person. POC: Jim Walters, 270-766-4437.

SATURDAY

Yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., basement, Stovall United Methodist Church, 949 Rogersville Road, Radcliff, hosted by the United Methodist women. Sale to benefit UMW Missions. POC: Jana Jessee, 270-734-3750.

Mini Book Fair, 9 a.m. Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. POC: 270-769-6337.

Amateur Radio testing, registration at 9:30 a.m. testing at 10 a.m., Fire Station No. 1, 604 S. Wilson Road, Radcliff. Test fee, $15 cash. Bring two forms of ID, one must be a picture. If upgrading, bring a copy of your license to turn in. New license applicants must create an FCC account and register their Social Security number in the FCC Commission before attending an exam session. Face masks required and COVID guidelines will be followed. POC: Archie Mack, 270-351-6159 or [email protected].

27th annual Children's Fair, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Ernie Williams Pavilion, Freeman Lake, E'town. Ages 1-12. Games, face paint, balloon art, bicycle give-away, POC: Heart of Kentucky Association of Realtors, 270-765-4846.

Safe Harbor Club Community Brunch, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 200 Joe Prather Highway, Vine Grove. Donations accepted. POC: Judy Conway, 270-300-1896.

Tween Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. For ages 9-12. D&D is split between two groups. POC: 270-769-6337.

Plant Swap, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Bring a seedling, rooted plant or cutting with label and care instructions to trade. Limit five. POC: 270-769-6337.

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Walmart SuperCenter and Stithton Baptist Church parking lot, 1165 Walmart Way, Radcliff. Interactive exhibits, short films and shared stories. Free. POC: wreathsacrossamerica.org/KY0136.

Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Program, 11 a.m., Sign of the Dove Church, 1189 Sunset Drive, Radcliff, for Hardin Residents, hosted by The Omicron Nu Lambda Education Foundation and Abound Credit Union. Free. POC: Register at onleducationfoundation.com.

Dads Left Behind support group, 11 a.m., Home of Philanthropy, 200 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Drive around right side of building to lower parking lot and go in entrance at back. Help and encouragement for mothers who have had children who died. POC: Jim, 270-304-7317

Moms Left Behind support group, 11 a.m., Home of Philanthropy, 200 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Drive around right side of building to lower parking lot and go in entrance at back. Help and encouragement for mothers who have had children who died. POC: Patti, 270-312-5375, or Bonnie, 270-300-4241.

Eclipse Activity, 1:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Make cereal box eclipse viewer to watch the October annular eclipse. POC: 270-769-6337.7

Open Door Community Kitchen free meal, 4:30-6 p.m., Vine Grove United Methodist Church, 306 High St., Vine Grove. POC: Pastor Dan Paddack, 270-945-4997 or 270-877-5231.

Senior Citizen Center live music, 5:30 p.m., LaRue County Senior Citizen Center, 112 N. Walters Ave., Hodgenville. POC: Stacy Salazar, 270-361-1423 or Darlene Daugherty, 270-696-3246.

Heart of Kentucky Chorus annual Spring Show, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1016 Pear Orchard Road, E'town, to benefit Living Waters Guatemala Partnership. Old time barbershop, gospel and spirituals to pop and country. Doors open at 6:30. Overflow parking at Grace Heartland Church with round trip courtesy shuttle. POC: 270-307-8945.

SUNDAY

The Garden Club of Elizabethtown annual Garden Tour and More, 1-5 p.m.. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on day of event at the Brown-Pusey House, 128 N. Main St. in E'town, cash or check only, or on Eventbrite. Unique gardens, boutique, plant sale, horticulture exhibit and miniature garden display. Rain or shine event. POC: Call or text Debbie at 270-765-9255, email [email protected] or go to Facebook.

MONDAY

Hardin County Fair Pageant registrations are open at hardincofair.com/pageants. Must reside in Hardin County and provide a birth certificate. Registration open for Miss Hardin County Fair through June 12; for Miss Teen and Miss Preteen through June 13; Little Miss and Mister and Mr. and Ms. through July 8. POC: Linda Thompson, 270-735-6054 or Michelle Tonietti-Goodman, 270-784-4110.

Zumba, 9 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Previous dance experience not required. You’ll work every part of your body with leg lifts, squats, etc. Low impact options included. No groups. POC: 270-769-6337.

English as a Second Language class, 11 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Free tutoring sessions geared toward learners of English. Drop-ins welcome. POC: 270-769-6337.

Lincoln Trail Chapter of the Kentucky Public Retirees meeting, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 1835 N. Dixie Hwy., E'town. Note location change. Lunch is available, followed by the meeting and program. Guest speaker is Melissa Jones, Lincoln Trail Area Development District, on aging and independent living. Retirees (and spouses) receiving retirement benefits from KERS, CERS, OR SPRS are welcome to attend. Membership information at kentuckypublicretirees.org. POC: Sandy Allen, 270-307-0061.

Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Book Club, noon, Radcliff. Register by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting at forms.gle/xs3jsa1Mw2GgJ8oS7. June's selection is "A Girl in the Ice," by Robert Bryndza. POC: 270-769-6337.

Games for Grownups, 1-3 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Games available or bring a game to share. Bring food and eat lunch while you play. POC: 270-769-6337.

Stamping Workshop, 2 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Register in person for this make-and-take notecard class. $5 materials fee required at registration. POC: 270-769-6337.

Elizabethtown City Council meeting, 4:30 p.m., city hall, 200 W. Dixie Ave., E'town. POC: 270-765-6121.

Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m., St. Stephen Baptist Church, 757 S. Woodland Drive, Radcliff. Connection time starts at 5:15 p.m. Find help, hope and healing for your hurts, hang-ups and habits. POC: Richard Lockette, 270-401-7400.

Heaven's Saints Motorcycle Ministry Bluegrass Chapter No. 954 meeting, food and fellowship, 6 p.m., meeting, second Monday, Mark's Feedstore, 4021 N. Dixie Ave., E'town. POC: 270-300-8335.

Radcliff Woman's Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff. Club is a General Federation of Women's Clubs member organization. Potential members welcome. POC: radcliffwomansclub.org or Radcliff Woman's Club on Facebook.

TUESDAY

Ancestral Trails Historical Society research library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Ancestral Trails Historical Society, 201 W. Dixie Ave., E'town. Scroll through microfilm for facts about local and regional ancestors. The library is inside the Hardin County History Museum. POC: Meranda Caswell, [email protected], 270-982-0881 or aths.com.

Brown Pusey House is open for tours and genealogy research, 10 a.m.-4p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 128 N. Main St., E'town. POC: 270-765-2515.

Terrific Tuesdays 2023 Summer Movie Series, noon and 7 p.m., Historic State Theater, 209 W. Dixie Ave. E'town. "Finding Nemo" sponsored by Stanley Steemer. Admission, $1. Box office will open one hour before each movie showing and concessions will be open. POC: 270-234-8258.

Mystery Book Club, 2 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Pick up June's selection, "A Dream within a Dream," by Hal McFarland at the circulation desk. POC: 270-769-6337.

Hardin Fiscal Court meeting, 3:30 p.m., Hardin County Government Building, 150 N. Provident Way, E'town. POC: 270-769-5479.

Special Needs Planning, 4 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Discuss ways to plan for settlements, inheritances and gifts from friends and families of special needs individuals using both independent Special needs Trusts and SNTs created within Last Will & Testaments. Registration required at forms.gle/rRdjbuvT4PgUKkVLA. POC: 270-769-6337.

Knights of Columbus bingo, 312 E. Main St., Vine Grove. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo at 7 p.m. Full-service kitchen. POC: John Pike, 270-307-1499.

Stroke support group, 6 p.m., Swope Toyota Community Room, 1085 N. Dixie Ave., E'town. Sponsored by Baptist Health Hardin and Encompass Health and Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview. POC: 270-706-3081.

Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club confirmation training class, 6:30 p.m., 421 E. Dixie Ave., Suite 100, E'town. Open to AKC registered dogs and owners of various experience levels interested in confirmation competition and training. Bring updated copy of dog's shot record and waiver must be signed for new participants. Cost is $5 for guests, no cost to club members. POC: Gina Clear, 270-319-7375 or midkykennelclub.com/contactus.html.

WEDNESDAY

Karate, noon, Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Learn forms, defense combinations, escapes and control manipulation. Comfortable attire is recommended to start. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tai Chi, 1 p.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Nonstrenuous activity to improve balance and flexibility. Can be done seated for those with problems standing. POC: 270-769-6337.

Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Scent Work class, 6 p.m., 421 E. Dixie Ave., Suite 100, E'town. Open to all dogs and owners of various experience levels interested in scent work competition and training. Bring updated copy of dog's shot record and waiver must be signed for new participants. Cost is $5 for guests, no cost to club members. POC: Gina Clear, 270-319-7375, or midkykennelclub.com/contactus.html.

THURSDAY

Sunrise Yoga, 6-6:45 a.m., Freeman Lake Park bandstand. Beginners welcome. Free. POC: 270-765-5551 or karmayogaetown.com/sign-up.

Adaptive Yoga, 9 a.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Come in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one. A brief screening done before each class to ensure safety. Patrons must sign waivers prior to class and all participants must be present for beginning of class screening. POC: [email protected] or on Facebook at YogainProcess, 270-769-6337.

Bridge Club, 12:15 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. This isn't a class; proficient bridge players welcome. Depending on number of people present, some will not play all hands. POC:270-769-6337.

Emergency Services Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., Hardin County Government Building, 150 N. Provident Way, E'town. POC: 270-769-5479.

Bard's Corner, 6 p.m., online. Gather with other writers to share, learn, and be encouraged. Find meeting info at thebardscorner.wixsite.com/tbcwg. POC: To register, email: [email protected] with the words "The Bard's Corner" in the subject line.

Hardin County Schools Board of Education meeting, 6 p.m. Hardin County Board of Education, 65 W.A. Jenkins Road, E'town. POC: 270-769-8800.

Tavern in the Garden, 6 p.m., Cunningham Garden, Brown-Pusey House Cunningham Garden, 128 N. Main St., E'town. Music provided by local favorites and rising newcomers. Free admission, beer, wine and sodas available for purchase and a food truck on site each week. POC: brownpuseyhouse.org or 270-765-2515.

The Charles W. Logsdon Historic Downtown Walking Tour, 7 p.m., meet at Dixie Avenue and Main Street, Public Square, E'town. Free, weather permitting. Wear comfortable shoes. POC: facebook.com/EtownCityEvents.

ONGOING

Hardin County Schools free lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., weekdays until July 28, at G.C. Burkhead Elementary, John Hardin High and North Hardin High schools and mobile sites. Mobile site schedule: 11-11:20 a.m., Dollar General Store, 4478 Rineyville Big Springs Road, Rineyville; 11:40 a.m.-noon, Ponderosa Manor Mobile Home Park, 319 Ponderosa Drive, E'town; 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Youngers Creek Baptist Church, 251 Youngers Creek Road, E'town; 12:20 a.m.-12:40 p.m., Brentwood Estates, 369 W. Elm Road, Radcliff; and 1-1:20 p.m. the former West Point School, 209 N. 13th St. West Point. POC: hardin.kyschools.us/.

Adult, child and infant CPR certification with basic first aid, sponsored by American Heart Association certified instructors. $75 registration required before all classes. POC: 270-763-2915.

Adult Summer Reading Program through July 15, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Pick up an adult summer reading challenge sheet anytime through July 15. Earn free books and chances for weekly raffle prizes and the $100 grand prize raffle, sponsored by Swope Family of Dealerships. Choose from reading program and activity tasks. Form available at forms.gle/GuKGFKgjzfBWwZJs5, though all responses must be submitted in person. POC: 270-769-6337.

Al-Anon, in-person and Zoom. Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. POC: kyal-anon.org.

American Legion Post No. 113 service officer, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays walk in, other days by appointment, 1251 Ring Road, E'town. POC: Bob Craig 270-370-2589 or [email protected].

American Red Cross is recruiting blood drive volunteer. Manage the registration process and oversee the hospitality area at blood drives in Hardin, LaRue and Hart counties. If you are available to work a five- to six-hour shift at least once a month, call or email. POC: [email protected] or Stacy at 502-612-9202.

Central Kentucky Community Action's Retired & Senior Volunteer Program seeks volunteers. Must be 55 or older. POC: Melissa Bland, 270-737-1059 or [email protected].

DAV Radcliff Chapter 156 service officer, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only, Radcliff City Hall basement, 411 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff. POC to schedule: 502-345-9912 or 270-390-4121 or 270-351-3666.

DAV service officer, 9 a.m. first three Thursdays of the month, Suite 100, Kentucky Career Center, 233 Ring Road, E'town. To assist veterans in filing claims. Appointment required. POC: Mike Bava, 270-307-2953.

Free food pantry ministry RestoreHouse, New Horizon Baptist Fellowship Church, 864 W. Rhudes Creek Road, Glendale. Program is designed to help people in need of groceries. POC: [email protected].

Free foster parents classes, offered by Necco, are available online. POC: [email protected].

GED preparation classes, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday and 5-8 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday in E'town; 9 a.m.-noon Monday/Wednesday and 5-8 p.m. Monday in Radcliff; ESL classes, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in E'town; and GED/ESL classes, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday/Wednesday at Fort Knox. POC: 270-769-8866.

Hardin County Fair Pageant registrations are open at hardincofair.com/pageants. Must reside in Hardin County and provide a birth certificate. Registration open for Miss Hardin County Fair through June 12; for Miss Teen and Miss Preteen through June 13; Little Miss and Mister and Mr. and Ms. through July 8. POC: Linda Thompson, 270-735-6054 or Michelle Tonietti-Goodman, 270-784-4110.

Hosparus Health Thrift Shoppe, Helmwood Plaza Shopping Center, 611 W. Poplar St., Suite A2, E'town, accepts clothing and household items, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. For safety and ease of drop-off, donations should be boxed or bagged in a container that will not be returned. When dropping a donation at the back door, maintain a social distance of six feet. POC: Moira Taylor, [email protected].

Hot meals, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Griffin Manor Senior Center, 1119 Johnstown Road, E'town. For those 60 and older. Paperwork must be completed 24 hours in advance. Monthly menus provided, $2 donation per meal is suggested, but not mandatory. POC: Ida Kyle, 270-982-2909.

New Hope Family Life Center Hope on a Rack, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, 1582 Hill St., Radcliff. POC: 270-351-8594.

PAL, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones support group, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Radcliff United Methodist Church, 275 S. Woodland Drive. Radcliff. For families of adult children dealing with substance addiction. Provides hope through education and support. Must be 18 or older. POC: Amanda, [email protected] or palgroup.org.

Pearls of Excellence debutante cotillion program seeks high school senior applicants. Program runs from August 2023 to March 2024 and concludes with a cotillion ball. Girls must be seniors for the 2023-24 academic year and attend a local high school. Participants will have opportunity to engage in various workshops and activities and win scholarships. Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. POC: Brenda Thomas, 270-312-5362.

Technology Tutorials by appointment, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Assistance with email, ebooks, a tablet, or word processing? Individualized assistance in-person or via Zoom. Advance registration required at forms.gle/Hqt3xS87hX6DQ1LT6 for a specific appointment time. POC: 270-769-6337.

Warm Blessing Community Kitchen, volunteers senior meal delivery drivers needed two to three hours a week at nights. POC: To volunteer, Paula Tymitz, 270-312-2254.

Wesley Hilltop seniors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1001 Skyline Drive, E'town. Lunch is served at noon. Activities include card and board games, field trips and hot meals. POC: 270-765-2573.

UPCOMING

Color Me Calm, 1:30 p.m. June 16, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Open to adults who enjoy coloring for relaxation or creative expression. Materials provided. POC: 270-769-6337.

Books & Brew, 10:30 a.m. June 16, zoom, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Looking for reading ideas? Talk about what you’ve been reading, connect and share a love of reading. POC: 270-769-6337.

Save Our Summer Blood Drive, 12:30-5 p.m. June 16, auditorium, 913 N. Dixie Ave. E'town, hosted by Baptist Health Hardin and Kentucky Blood Center. Park in the garage, enter at Entrance A and take Elevator A to the fifth floor. Donors receive a free T-shirt while supplies last. Appointments preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Bring photo ID. POC: 800-775-2522 or kybloodcenter.org.

Bingo, 2:30 p.m. June 16, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E'town. Game time for adults, win books. POC: 270-769-6337.

Soul Food Feast, 6:30 p.m. June 16, Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff, hosted by The Hardin County NAACP. Traditional African Attire is the suggested attire. Theme is "Freedom in the 21st Century." Guest speaker is Michael Morrow. Mr. and Miss Juneteenth contest crowning. A monetary reward will be given to the winners and proceeds benefit the Lottie O. Robinson Scholarship Fund and other training and civil rights opportunities. Tickets are $30 for ages 13 to adults and $15 for children 5-12 years at eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-celebration-freedom-in-the-21st-century-tickets-615116308437. Juneteenth T-Shirts will be sold or contact Karen McCord at [email protected]. POC: Lenora Young, 803-556-6394.

Vine Grove Juneteenth Celebration, 4:30-9:30 p.m. June 17, Vine Grove Optimist Park, 300 Knox Ave. Food trucks, inflatables, splash pad, community Mass choir, and informational booths including a NAACP membership table. POC: Michele Jones, 270-300-8202.

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