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April 2008

4/11 - 13/2008
Spring Photography Weekend
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park's Spring Photography Weekend combines a digital photography contest and evening photography presentations. This weekend  photography professionals will be Susan & Richard Day of Daybreak Imagery (http://www.daybreakimagery.com/about.html). The digital contest has three divisions point & shoot, intermediate, and masters. The weekend ends with an awards ceremony and critique on Sunday morning. Bring your own camera. Registration for adults is $30 after April 5, or $25 on or before April 5th. Children 16 and under can compete in the competition for a reduced fee of $10. 10% discount on lodging available. View event flyer (pdf file). Download Registration Form (pdf file).

4/12/2008
Community Wide Yard Sale
The Hopkinsville- Christian County Jaycees are hosting a Community Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 6AM- NOON. The Yard Sale will be held at the WKSF Convention Center. Plots available to rent are 15ft by 15ft and include one table. Early registration is $25 (postmarked by April 5, 2008). Late registration is $30. All individual proceeds are yours to keep! Call 270-498-9849 or 270-839-4400 or email hoptownjaycees@yahoo.com. for more information or to reserve a spot.

4/15/2008
Jeffers Bend Environmental Center - Urban Forestry Workshop
Hosted by Pennyrile RC&D Council and Jeffers Bend Environmental Center - Presenting Zach French, arborist, from Nashville TN on:
Tree selection for property enhancement, tree planting, tree pruning, tree nourishment, and tree maintenance. The workshop cost is $10.00 per person with $5.00 of that cost to be provided by the Pennyrile RC&D Council. Lunch will be provided. Register now, contact Pennyrile RC&D office 3237 Eagle Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 or call 885-8692, ext. 123.

4/18/2008
The Mark of Zorro played by the Paragon Orchestra - 80th Anniversary Show
To celebrate the Alhambra’s 1928 opening, we bring a swashbuckling silent film classic with its original Spanish-flavored score!  "You haven't seen ZORRO until you've seen Douglas Fairbanks Sr. ...a fine actor a born action hero, a natural acrobat and stuntman."  Decent Films Guide. For further information, call the Pennyroyal Arts Council at (270) 887-4295.

4/19/2008
Adventure Pennyrile Forest
Adventure Pennyrile Forest offers a naturalist guided hike in 2008. Hike half of the Pennyrile Nature Trail for a registration fee of $12 per person. Fee includes: transportation, a bottle of water, snack, and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Patch. Registered participants can get a 10% discount off park lodging. The hike is in Pennyrile State Forest and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park and is over 6 miles. The trail rating is difficult.

4/19/2008
Pennyrile Classic Car Club
Cruise- in Schedule
Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles - FREE
Bring your lawn chairs and join the fun!! No Admission charge. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the K Mart Shopping Center located on Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY. Free family fun!!! Each month Dash Plaques and goodie bags for the first 25 entrants Free. Drawing for door prizes every 30 minutes. 50/50 pot will be given away at 9:00 p.m. Activities will be canceled in case of rain. For more information call 270-269-2272.
 

4/25/2008 - 4/27/2008
Camper Appreciation Weekend
Pennyrile Forest Resort State Park would like to show our appreciation to our beloved campers by offering them a rate of two nights camping for the price of one night. There entertainment on Friday night and a full schedule of programs on Saturday.

4/26/2008
Hopkinsville-Christian County Jaycee Texas Hold'em Tournament
The Hopkinsville-Christian County Jaycee are hosting a Texas Hold'em Tournament that will be held at the James E. Bruce Convention Center from 4pm to 10pm. Registration will be 1:30pm to 3:30pm the day of the event. Buy in $100 (cash or checks only), this will get you $5000 in chips. There are no re-buys. $4000 will be awarded to the first place finisher. The top ten place will all be awarded cash prizes. Must be 21 to attend. Proceeds from this event will help support the many community service events the Jaycees host. For more information, please call 270-985-6211 or email us at hoptownjaycees.com. KY License #ORG0001627.      

4/27/2008
Sounds of Friendship and Freedom Concert
Mark your calendars for the 4^th Annual Sounds of Friendship and Freedom Concert planned for Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.  For more information, contact Mr. Alex Krohn at 270-885-9096 or www.commercecenter.org/rsvp.

May 2008

5/2/2008
Water
Following the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, a widowed child bride lashes out against her fate in the Hindu ashram where she is expected to atone for her sins in this humanistic drama, the third installment of filmmaker Deepa Mehta's Elemental Trilogy.

This is part of Hopkinsville Community College's Spring 2008 Film Series.  All films are shown at the HCC Auditorium and will begin on each show date at 6 p.m., unless otherwise announced. There is a nominal fee of $2 which covers admission, popcorn, a post-film discussion and continuing education credit.

5/3/2008
Derby Arts Festival
There will be a Derby Arts Festival at Founders Square in Downtown Hopkinsville from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  There will be musical performances and juried artists exhibits and demonstrations.  There will also be sidewalk art competitions, pillars of art on display in the park and painted by area students.  Children's Creation Station for free and fun art activities such as water coloring, collage, origami, sidewalk art.  Sponsored by:  Hopkinsville Art Guild, Pennyroyal Academy of Fine Arts, Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitor's Bureau, White Drive Products and the City of Hopkinsville.  Rain Date - May 9

5/10/2008
Falcon Football Golf Extravaganza
Sign up to play in Fort Campbell's 1st Annual Falcon Football Golf Extravaganza at Cole Park Golf Course.  Click here for more details.

5/16/2008 - 5/17/2008
Little River Days Festival
Arts & Crafts, two stages of entertainment, road races, canoe races, bike tours, children's activities, food, and much more. Downtown Hopkinsville, in Little River Park. For more information or an entry form e-mail you may call 270-887-4290.
For more information call 800-909-9016.

5/232008 - 5/262008
Memorial Day Weekend
Celebration Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will begin offering daily naturalist and recreation activities on Friday night May 23 with a performance by Brushfire Band Starting at 8PM at the amphitheater. From Memorial Day to Labor Day enjoy four or more recreation programs six days a week. Activities include but are not limited to: junior naturalist programs, guided nature hikes, story telling, campfire programs, sports activities, and arts and crafts.

June 2008

6/5/2008 - 6/8/2008
400 Mile Yard Sale
US 68/KY 80 Antiques, Collectibles and Stuff is a roadside sale spanning the length of US 68/KY80 from Paducah to Maysville. About 34 Kentucky communities will participate in the event. 270-885-9096 http://www.trailsrus.com.
For more information call 800-842-9959.

6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008
Jefferson Davis 200th Birthday Commemoration
This weekend is the Commemoration of the 200th Birthday of Jefferson Davis. The event includes Living History Camps, period demonstrations and vendors, special guest speakers, Davis family members, book signings, period music and many other respectful and educational events fill this once in a lifetime commemoration weekend. Please call Mark Doss @ 270-889-6100 for more information.  Download registration package (pdf file). Download brochure (pdf file).

6/13/2008 - 6/14/2008
3rd Annual Soapbox Derby
The All-American Soap Box Derby, "The Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World," is a youth gravity-racing program boys and girls ages 8 through 17 years old.  The race will take place in downtown Hopkinsville on Bethel Street.

The goals of the Soap Box Derby program have not changed since it began in 1934:
    to promote families working together,
    to teach children some basic skills of workmanship along with the spirit of competition,
    and the perseverance to continue a project to completion.

6/14/2008
The Old Timey Festival
Come celebrate the history of LaFayette during our first annual "Old Timey Festival". The event kicks off at 10am with a parade through downtown.  Afterwards there will be a classic car show, antique tractor show, arts and crafts, historical tours, live music, kids activities, and more. This event is also in conjunction with the annual tractor pull held in LaFayette. We're also looking for anyone that is interested in setting up an arts and crafts booth, and also anyone that is interested in entering the parade. For more info please email us at festival@lafayetteky.us, or contact Dave Burnett at 270-271-8817 or Heather Meacham at 270-271-9798.  You can also check out our town website, www.LaFayetteKY.us.

6/14 /2008
Kid’s Fishing Derby
Bring your kids to a FREE fun filled morning of fishing at Pennyrile Forest Resort State Park's Pennyrile Lake. Fish and Wildlife professionals will be on hand to give expert advice and assist any participants that need help. Loads of great fishing door prizes will be given away as well as free refreshments for the kids.

6/20/2008 - 6/21/2008
Rodeo
The Christian County Cattleman's Association is hosting its annual rodeo. The rodeo will be held at the West Kentucky Fairgrounds in Hopkinsville, KY. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For ticket information please call the following number.
For more information call 270-424-5924.

6/27/2008-7/5/2008
Western Kentucky State Fair
The weeklong fair features arts and crafts, beauty pageants, concerts, truck and tractor pulls, harness racing, rides and games. For more information email the Western Kentucky Fair Board.

August 2008

8/30/2008 - 9/1/2008
Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Come help us say farewell to Summer. This will be the last weekend of regularly scheduled activities until May 2009.Activities include, but are not limited to: junior naturalist programs, guided nature hikes, camp-fire programs, sports activities, and arts and crafts.

September 2008

9 /5/2008 - 7/2008
Country Western Weekend
This special weekend is a couples, country western dance weekend filled with country-dance lessons & Saturday night showcase dance. Package Price of $220 per couple includes: 2 night’s lodging, Friday night dinner, Sunday breakfast, Dance lessons Friday night & Saturday, Country Western Casino, Saturday night showcase dance, Professional dance instruction. Dance tickets only: $35 per couple.

9/6/2008 - 9/7/2008
Trail of Tears Indian Pow Wow
This historically important event features tribal dancing, Native American storytelling, arts and crafts, and more. Enjoy wood carving, bow making, flint knapping, open fire cooking in pottery, bead work, Indian flute playing demonstration and more Native American activities. Native American Dance Competitions and drum competitions Saturday and Sunday. Admission:$6 adults, $3 children 6-12, children under 6 free. http://www.trailoftears.org.
For more information call 800-842-9959

9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008
Association of Retired Military Musicians Reunion
The Association will have their 2008 reunion in Hopkinsville at the Holiday Inn. 

9/13/2008
Adventure Pennyrile Forest Adventure
Pennyrile Forest offers a naturalist guided hike in 2008. Hike half of the Pennyrile Nature Trail for a registration fee of $12 per person. Registration fee includes: transportation, a bottle of water, snack, and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Patch. Registered participants can get a 10% discount off park lodging. The hike is in Pennyrile State Forest and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park and is over 6 miles. The trail rating is difficult.

9/20/08
NatureFest
Visit NatureFest at Jeffers' Bend Environmental Center from 1:00-5:00. Enjoy a great family fun day! Admission $5.00 per car. Join us for A walk in the woods, Canoe rides on Little River, Outdoor skills training, Birding Activities, Poster contest, Tile painting, Archery, Indian Lore, Food Booth, Recycling Events, Door prizes. For more information call Charles Turner at 270-885-8692, ext. 123.

9/20/2008
Night Rider Tour
The Pennyroyal Area Museum announces the 24th Annual Night Rider Tour on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Tours will run at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. This open-air hayride tour through downtown Hopkinsville is a reenactment of the Night Rider Tobacco Raid in Hopkinsville which occurred on December 7, 1907. Tickets will go on sale after Labor Day. Price to be announced.

9/27/2008
Adventure Pennyrile Forest Adventure
Pennyrile Forest offers a naturalist guided hike in 2008. Hike half of the Pennyrile Nature Trail for a registration fee of $12 per person. Registration fee includes: transportation, a bottle of water, snack, and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Patch. Registered participants can get a 10% discount off park lodging. The hike is in Pennyrile State Forest and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park and is over 6 miles. The trail rating is difficult.

October 2008

10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008
Geocaching Weekend
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will host their fourth Geocaching weekend October 3-5. There will be a night cache, find the most micro caches contest, first-to-find cache, and traditional caches. We guarantee at least 30 caches to find. $10 per geocacher, $5 if you register by September 25th. Event participants are eligible for a 10% discount on lodging.

10/4/2007 - 10/5/2007
Applefest - Lovell’s Orchard
This is a weekend of free concerts, activities for all ages, carnival rides, drawn wagon rides, children's tractor pull, and great food! There is also a greased pig contest, apple pie baking contest, Little Mr. and Miss Applesfest, and much more. Stop by and enjoy a weekend of family fun and favorites!

10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008
Fall Photography Weekend
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park's Fall Photography Weekend has gone all digital. This weekend consists of a contest with point & shoot, intermediate, and masters divisions, evening programs, and critique & award ceremony. Bring your own camera. Registration is $30. Register by Oct. 11th and receive a $5 discount. 10% discount on lodging available.

10/31/2008 - 11/2/2008
Halloween Campout
During this spooky campout all registered campers will receive two nights camping for the price of one. Non campers are welcome to participate for a registration fee of $5 per family (by October 26th). A full schedule of Halloween programs will be available for the weekend.

November 2008

11/1/2008
Veteran's Parade
Our community’s tribute to those who have served in the military to protect our freedoms.  The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. downtown Hopkinsville.  Music, Displays, refreshments & fellowship.  Come out and support the troops and be a sidewalk saluter.  For more information call the Recreation Department at 887-4290 or 1-800-909-9016.

11/27/2008
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
The 7th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot will begin at 8:00 a.m. This is a free 5K trot through Hopkinsville with donations being accepted for the Pennyrile Rail Trail. Participants in this event should meet in downtown Hopkinsville at Founders Square Parking Area. In the event of inclement weather, stay home, rest, eat, and enjoy the time with your family. Refreshments are provided.
For more information call (270) 886-9096. 

11/28/2008-11/30/2008
Brushy Fork Creek's Christmas Sale
This Christmas sale is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Bravard Winery tasting and sales are also on Friday and Saturday. Take Dawson Springs Road (hwy 109) 12 miles North of Hopkinsville. If you have any questions please contact Paul or Patricia Ferrell at 270-424-5988 or via e-mail at bfc1@netzero.net.

December 2008

12/6/2008
Christmas Parade
The parade starts at 10:00 in Downtown Hopkinsville.  For information or to enter the parade please contact the Recreation Department at 887-4290 or 1-800-909-9016.

12/6/2008
Christmas at the Bend
Bring the family and join us at Jeffers Bend after the Christmas Parade for…Story Telling, Photo with Santa in his workshop ($2.00 per photo), Nature and Recycle Crafts, Nature Games, Live Music, Winter Bird Feeding, and Hot Chocolate & Cookies.  Cost $5.00 per car.  Time 1-4 p.m. 

12/31/2008
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Come to Pennyrile Forest State Resort to ring in the New Year. The $99 package includes one nights lodging, a dinner for two, party favors, dance with DJ, and a breakfast for two. No alcohol will be allowed at this event. Buy a second night with the package for half price.