Adopt-A-Backpacker for the 2010-11 School Year - $80=40 Weeks of Food! Click here for more information about Feeding America - Kentucky's Heartland.
The Trigg/Lyon Newcomers will be holding their July and August monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Barkley State Lodge, but instead of a lunch meeting, the club will meet at 9:30 AM for breakfast, and a short business meeting. No programs are planned for these two months. All members and potential members are invited to attend - this club is not just for women who are new to the area, many members are long-time residents.
More events at the bottom of the page.
JULY
July 29 & 30, Thursday & Friday
The Trigg County Senior Citizen Center will be closed for the process of moving. No meals will be served in the center on these days. There will be no transportation provided - those who depend on the bus services for groceries, Dr. appointments, beauty appointments, are asked to call and make other arrangements.
5 - 7 PM - The Trigg Primary School "Hot Dog Summer Celebration" at the primary school playground. Come and meet your teacher, see your friends, and have some "back to school" fun. All free to parents and students.
July 30, Friday
6 - 9 PM - Friday Night Riders Cruisin' Tune-In with Boomer Radio in downtown Hopkinsville, Bethel Street between 7th and 9th Streets. For more information, contact Gary McIntyre at 890-0621.
July 30 & 31, Friday & Saturday 8 PM - The Summer Lakes Tour of Swan Song will be opening at KenLake State Resort Park. Dinner available at 6:30 by reservation. For more information and reservations, call 436-2399.
July 31, Saturday
8:30 - Noon - The TCHS Boy's Soccer Team will be having a car wash at Dailey's Market to help raise money to purchase new goals for the soccer field. Please stop by for a car wash or to make a donation.
9 AM - The 8th Annual Alexis Sabatino Poker Run at the Western KY State Fairgrounds Convention Center, 2810 Richard Street, Hopkinsville. Registration begins at 9 AM - Ride begins at 11 AM (back by 6 PM) - $20 per person with proceeds to benefit Klaas Leyenaar, 2-year-old who will be undergoing the placement of Cochlear implants. For more information, click here.
9 - Noon - Trigg County Hospital will host a Kids Blitz Health Fair at the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex. Dental screening provided by Dr. Dawn Rose, vision screening provided by the Cadiz Eye Clinic, fitness testing, child ID fingerprinting, door prizes, and give-aways.
9 AM - 6 PM - USAA End of Summer Celebration for Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees, and Civilians - Free Bowling (3 games and shoes) and Free Purity Ice Cream at Hooper Bowling Center, 5380 Tennessee Avenue. For more information, call 798-5887.
1 PM - LaFayette Antique Tractor Pull at the LaFayette City Park. Free Admission, concessions, and playground for the kids. For more information, contact Doug Wallace at 887-8580, Doug McLaughlin at 985-0101, or Dave Burnett at 889-3754.
AUGUST
Christian County Public Schools will welcome all students back for the 2010-11 school year on Tuesday, August 10. Schools are currently preparing for registration and orientation. A complete list of dates and times for those activities can be found by clicking here. Emergency Medical Technician Classes will be held in Madisonville and Hopkinsville through the Madisonville College Campus. Area 2 State Fire/Rescue will supply the instructors. Classes in Hopkinsville are on Tuesday and Thursday nights and Madisonville classes are on Monday night and all day on Saturday's. Classes start the week of August the 16th. If interested, they call 888-306-7986.
The annual Miss Black Patch Princess and Junior Miss Black Patch Contest will be held Saturday, August 14, 7 PM, in the Butler Auditorium in Princeton. Entries are now being taken for the pageants which are open to girls age 8 - 12, and 13 - 15 respectively. The contest is open to Caldwell and surrounding counties. Applications are available at Ziobro Weddings and Formals, 219 East Main Street, Princeton, after 3 PM - Farmer's Bank, 111 W. Washington Street, Princeton, and the Farmer's Bank branch on #62 West. Entry fee is $40 - deadline to enter is Friday, August 6. The pageant will be limited to the first 25 girls entering each contest. For more information, contact 365-9813.
August 2, Monday
Noon - The Christian County Extension District Board will meet at the Christian County Cooperative Extension Education Center, 2850 Pembroke Road, Hopkinsville.
August 3, Tuesday
Noon - 6 PM - Blood Drive at St. Stephen Catholic Church located on Highway 68 in Cadiz.
August 5, Thursday
6 - 7:30 PM - The Jeffers Bend Steering Committee will partner with the Hopkinsville Optimist Club and the Pennyrile RC&D Council to host a Respect For Law Program at Jeffers Bend Environmental Center on Metcalf Lane in Hopkinsville. For more information, call 885-8692, extension 123.
August 6, Friday
9 AM - The Thomas/Bridges Association's 39th Annual Reunion - Thomas Hughes Gentry Golf Tournament at Boots Randolph Golf Course in Cadiz. Entry Fee $25/player plus green fee. Food and beverages will be available. All proceeds go to the Thomas/Bridges Scholarship Fund.
August 7, Saturday
1 PM - "Let's Drive Out Diabetes Golf Scramble" at Western Hills Golf Course to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be held at the Western Hills Golf Course. Lunch and practice will begin at Noon, to be followed by a shotgun start at 1 PM - forms are available at the golf course. Cost - $260 per team of four - $65 per person - this covers tournament entry fee, green fee, cart fee, and lunch. For more information, contact Todd or Stacey Choate at 886-9184.
August 9, Monday
It's back to school time at Trigg County Schools. Parents and children are encouraged to attend the open house for each grade - preschool will be from 4 - 6 PM, and primary, intermediate, and high school will be 5 - 7 PM.
August 10, Tuesday
6:30 PM - Beginners Genealogy Workshop at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library (Genealogy Room on 2nd Floor - Enter through the back door in the back parking lot). Cost: $2 for a beginners kit. For more information, call 886-9155 Betty McCorkle, 886-3569 Jeannie Lancaster, or 889-3916 Beverly Riner. August 11, Wednesday
7 AM - 3:30 PM - The Gift Box at the Trigg County Hospital, Cadiz, will be having a "Sale for All Seasons." Start your holiday shopping now!
12 - 1 PM - Trigg County Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held downstairs in the conference room of the Trigg County Hospital. TC Hospital will be providing lunch, program, and a tour of the new digital mammogram technology equipment.
August 12, Thursday
11 AM - 1 PM - Hopkinsville Newcomers Club monthly luncheon will be held at Oakland Manor, 9210 Newstead Road, Hopkinsville. Guest speaker is Judy Campbell from the Pennyrile Fine Arts. All guests and newcomers welcome. RSVP no later than August 10th to Kerry Hulslander - 270-885-5119 or kerrylh@newwavecomm.net.
August 13, Friday
August Rush Jazz & Blues Bash at the Bruce Convention Center. All proceeds will benefit St. Luke Free Clinic, which offers free healthcare for the working uninsured.
August 14, Saturday
5 - 9 PM - Summertime Fun - Cruz In to Cadiz Car Show. For more information, visit www.cadizmerchants.com or call 522-8756 extension 32. Cruzin' Bingo!
August 19, Thursday
9 - Noon - Rinse and Return collection date at the Christian County Highway Department on Highway 68E, near the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport. For more information, call Jay Stone at 886-6328 or 839-2134.
August 21, Saturday
The Crittenden County High School Class of 1970 is planning a 40th Year Reunion scheduled for August 21, 2010, at Fohs Hall in Marion. For more information, contact Mike Hamilton at 965-4310 or Keith Todd at 965-9893 or send an email to CCHSClassof70-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to join the Class of 70 interactive email group.
2 PM Shotgun Start - Hopkinsville Jaycees "We Can" Golf Scramble at Links at Novadell. $240 per team - green fees, range balls, cart, and dinner are included in entry fee. For more information, call John Voshel at 498-2035.
6 - 9 PM - Pennyrile Classic Car Club will sponsor a Cruise-In at the Kmart Shopping Center, Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville. Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun - No Admission Charge.
August 23, Monday
5 - 7 PM - Trigg County Public Schools will host the Seventh Annual Meet and Greet in the "Wildcat Diner" cafeteria. A free pancake breakfast will be served to all parents and children who attend. 30 "Success Booths" will join us with lots of information and goodies. Door prizes will be given.
August 27, Friday
6 - 9 PM - Friday Night Riders Cruisin' Tune-In with Boomer Radio in downtown Hopkinsville, Bethel Street between 7th and 9th Streets. For more information, contact Gary McIntyre at 890-0621.
September
September 8, Wednesday
3:15 - 4:30 PM - A.S.K. Youth Services Center meeting (serving middle and high school students and families) will be held at the A.S.K. Youth Services Center, Cadiz.
September 11, Saturday
5 - 9 PM - Summertime Fun - Cruz In to Cadiz Car Show. For more information, visit www.cadizmerchants.com or call 522-8756 extension 32. Cruzin' Bingo!
September 18, Saturday
6 - 9 PM - Pennyrile Classic Car Club will sponsor a Cruise-In at the Kmart Shopping Center, Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville. Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun - No Admission Charge.
September 24, Friday
6 - 9 PM - Friday Night Riders Cruisin' Tune-In with Boomer Radio in downtown Hopkinsville, Bethel Street between 7th and 9th Streets. For more information, contact Gary McIntyre at 890-0621.
OCTOBER
October, 1, Friday
8:30 AM - 20th Annual HCC Foundation, Inc. Golf Scramble, renamed the Mike Foster Golf Scramble at Western Hills Municipal Golf Course.
October 7, Thursday
HBAH Golf Tournament, the Charlotte Barbee 2010 Golf Scramble will be at The Links at Novadell. Please contact Rene at the Association office for team registration forms and more information. 885-8319 or 498-6300.
October 16, Saturday
6 - 9 PM - Pennyrile Classic Car Club will sponsor a Cruise-In at the Kmart Shopping Center, Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville. Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun - No Admission Charge.
NOVEMBER
November 5, Friday 6:30 PM - Annual Scholarship HCC Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Gala at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
November 10, Wednesday
3:15 - 4:30 PM - A.S.K. Youth Services Center meeting (serving middle and high school students and families) will be held at the A.S.K. Youth Services Center, Cadiz.
DECEMBER
The Farmer's Market at Bradford Square Mall Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday, June 5 through October 30 from 6 AM until 1 PM. Fresh, homegrown fruits, vegetables, and plants. For more information, call Brenda Naylor at 886-0904.
Downtown Farmers Market every Wednesday & Saturday from 7 AM until 1 PM, on the Founders Square parking lot in Hopkinsville. Swap & Shop is a downtown community flea market taking place each Saturday at that location. Cadiz Farmers Market is now open Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 AM until Noon.
Cadiz Merchants Association is renting spaces to help earn money for future Cadiz/Trigg County events. The Flea Market for the Cruz In Nights will be in the Farmer's Market Area on Main Street during the Cruz In's, July 10, August 14, and September 11.
Make A Splash Summer Reading Program at Hopkinsville/Christian County Public Llibrary, 1101 Bethel Street, Hopkinsville, from June 1 - August 6. Make A Splash is a FREE program geared for pre-K - 6th grades, but children of any age are welcome. Call 887-4263, for more information. All participants will receive a Summer Reading tee shirt and will have the opportunity to enter for a $1,000 drawing. The first 12 students who complete the reading assignments will receive a FREE pass to the Water Park in Hopkinsville.
The Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority is announcing its First Annual Protecting the Environment Award Program. This award is available to all school age students who would like to complete a project that would protect Christian County water resources. The deadline for submitting the application is September 1, 2010. Fliers that will include the application and requirements of the award will be distributed to all schools. For more information, contact Jenny Moss at 887-4147.
WALKWAY OF HONOR - YOU ARE INVITED TO BE A PART OF HISTORY AS OUR NEW TRIGG COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING BECOMES A REALITY. THE NEW BUILDING WILL HAVE A WALKWAY OF HONOR PAVED WITH BRICKS THAT MAY BE INSCRIBED IN MEMORY OF OR IN HONOR OF SOMEONE. THE COST IS $100 PER BRICK (TAX DEDUCTIBLE) - FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT CAROLYN BLAND, AT 522-8341.
PACS needs your help to help the elderly, disabled, and families with small children in Trigg County Beat the Heat this summer! Donate a fan, air conditioner (must be 110) or money to purchase fans. For more information, contact your local PACS coordinator Kelly Marlowe @ 522-3265, or mail money donations to P.O. Box 1266 Cadiz, Ky 42211. ONGOING:
TRIGG COUNTY RECYCLING TRAILER HOURS:
CERULEAN BAPTIST CHURCH PARKING LOT - 8 AM MONDAY UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY; ROCKCASTLE VFD - WEDNESDAY 2 PM UNTIL 2 PM FRIDAY; SOUTHROAD VFD - 3 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY; ROARING SPRINGS VFD - 7 AM MONDAY UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY; LINTON VFD FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 1 PM FRIDAY; CANTON ONE STOP - 2 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY, THEN BACK TO CERULEAN.
Todd County and Cook-Webb Funeral Homes are offering a Grief Support Group with Pennyroyal Hospice for any family that has experienced a loss. This group is open to everyone. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 5 PM at the Todd County Funeral Home. Dinner is served, come casual. There is no cost for this service - just another way of giving support to our community.
Saturday's 11 AM - 1 PM - The Aaron McNeil House and Johan Westenburg present: Drop-In Saturdays. Free assistance for teens and adults in all math areas and levels at the Aaron McNeil House, 604 East 2nd Street, Hopkinsville. Space is limited - for more information or to confirm attendance, please call 886-9734.
PRINCETON GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, SPONSORED BY PENNYROYAL HOSPICE, MEETS THE 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT THE GEORGE COON LIBRARY LOCATED AT 114 S HARRISON STREET IN PRINCETON. THE PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO ANYONE GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.
DUCKS UNLIMITED, LAKE BARKLEY CHAPTER, INVITES YOU TO BECOME A DU COMMITTEE MEMBER. MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM AT THE CADIZ RESTAURANT. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A DUCK HUNTER TO GET INVOLVED OR TO BE A MEMBER OF DUCKS UNLIMITED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT NICK GRESHAM, 881-2689.
6:30 PM - AMBER-LIGHT STAINED GLASS ART GUILD OF WESTERN KENTUCKY MEETS EACH SECOND TUESDAY AT AIRE CASTLE INN B&B NEAR BENTON FOR FELLOWSHIP, NEW TECHNIQUES, IDEAS, AND TO EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE. CLASSES OFFERED BY SOME MEMBERS. 866-403-2473.
6 PM - THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH IN THE JAMES L. STREET LIBRARY BASEMENT. COME JOIN US. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL PATTY AT 522-0794.
11 AM - TRIGG/LYON NEWCOMERS MEET THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT LAKE BARKLEY LODGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 270-522-6582.
HOPKINSVILLE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB WILL BE HAVING THEIR MONTHLY MEETING AT 6 PM AT THE PIONEER COMPLEX ON NORTH MAIN EVERY THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, CONTACT JANICE CAYCE AT 270-886-1231 .
TRIGG COUNTY FISCAL COURT WILL MEET AT 4 PM ON THE 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.
THE WOODY WINFREE FIRE TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM, LOCATED AT 310 EAST NINTH STREET, WILL BE OPENED MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 AM - 4 PM. ADMISSION FOR THE WINFREE MUSEUM IS $5 FOR AN ADULT, $3 FOR SENIORS AGES 62 AND OVER. CHILDREN 16 AND UNDER FREE. IT IS FREE FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS. PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE PENNYROYAL AREA MUSEUM, LOCATED 217 EAST NINTH STREET. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 270-887-4270.
LIONS CLUB OF TRIGG COUNTY MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT PATTI SUE'S RESTAURANT AT 6 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GLENDA WILLIAMSON AT 270-874-1486
HOPKINSVILLE MOVERS AND SHAKERS MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FROM 12 PM -1 PM.270-886-6328 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THE MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS PROGRAM IS OFFERING TO HELP OUR MILITARY FAMILIES COPE WITH DEPLOYMENT ISSUES, ON A FREE AND ANONYMOUS BASIS. CONSULTANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, STRESS AND ANXIETY, GRIEF AND LOSS, DEPLOYMENT AND SEPARATION, OR DAILY LIFE ISSUES IN GENERAL. THESE CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, SPOUSES, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CHILDREN. THE MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS PROGRAM HAS PARTNERED WITH THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS TO OFFER CONSULTATIONS AT THE RED CROSS OFFICE AT 1411 SOUTH MAIN STREET IN HOPKINSVILLE. FOR AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL 270-205-1917 OR 270-206-0439. THIS IS A FREE AND ANONYMOUS SERVICE TO HELP OUR MILITARY FAMILIES.
THE 4-H DOG CLUB MEETING IS HELD ON TUESDAY NIGHTS AT 6 PM. CALL 522-3269 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THE CADIZ DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETS EVERY FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT THE AMERICAN LEGION AT THE TOP OF SWIMMING POOL HILL.
THE CADIZ VFW MEETS THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE VFW BUILDING IN CADIZ LOCATED AT 37 LAFAYETTE STREET. THEIR PHONE NUMBER IS 522-1836.
THE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION PROGRAM FOSTER/ADOPTIVE CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE, 110 RIVERFRONT DRIVE, HOPKINSVILLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 889-6570, 8 AM TO 4:30 PM WEEKDAYS. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER/ADOPTIVE HOME, CALL TARA TAYLOR AT 350-1998.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR KY PROUD PRODUCTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RESALE AT THE KENTUCKY ARTISAN CENTER AT BEREA DURING THE 2010 ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 10. APPLICATIONS DEADLINES FOR ALL PRODUCTS TYPES: MARCH 31 FOR REVIEW IN APRIL, JUNE 3O FOR REVIEW IN JULY. TO SUBMIT PRODUCTS FOR REVIEW, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AT HTTP://AGWEG.KY.GOV, AND RETURN IT WITH A BIOGRAPHY OR COMPANY HISTORY AND SAMPLE FOOD PRODUCTS, OR PRODUCT IMAGES FOR NON-FOOD PRODUCTS TO: ATTN: ARTISAN PRODUCT REVIEW, KENTUCKY ARTISAN CENTER AT BEREA, 975 WALNUT MEADOW ROAD, BEREA, KY 40413. FOR QUESTIONS, CALL VICTORIA FAORO AT 859-985-5448, EXT 222, OR VICTORIA.FAORO@KY.GOV.
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