Community Calendar
SATURDAYHowevalley High School Class of 1960 and spouses, 8:30 a.m., Shoney’s, 1046 Executive Drive, E’town. POC: Bob Woosley, 270-877-2244.
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.
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.
MONDAYZumba, 9 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Previous dance experience not required. 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.
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.
Anime Club, 4-5:45 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 13-18. Teen must have a signed parent permission form in order to participate. Stream, watch and discuss anime together. POC: 270-769-6337.
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.
Vine Grove City Council meeting, 6 p.m., city hall community room, 300 W. Main St., Vine Grove. POC: 270-877-2422.
Thunder Over Radcliff, dusk, park toward Lincoln Parkway. Food trucks, activities and a DJ prior to the show. POC: 270- 351-4714.
TUESDAYFreedom Fest ‘23 and Salute to the Nation ceremony and fireworks spectacular, 6 p.m., Brooks Parade Field, Fort Knox. Bounce houses, family activities, festival-style food and drinks, and live music from cover band Grafenburg. The Salute to the Nation ceremony, 9 p.m., includes firing of 51 cannon rounds — one for each state and one for the six U.S. territories. Fireworks spectacular at 10:15 p.m., courtesy of Fort Knox’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for festival-style seating. Food and refreshments available for purchase. Enter through the Chaffee Gate and follow direction signs to Brooks Parade Field. Go to Fort Knox Visitor Center to obtain a visitor pass. POC: home.army.mil/.
Founders’ Day celebration, 7 p.m., free parking begins at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and parking lots off of University Drive, sponsored by WesBanco. Fireworks synced to music, 10 p.m., Early College and Career Center. POC: 270-765-6121.
WEDNESDAYElizabethtown Tourism and Convention Bureau meeting, 9 a.m., tourism center, 1030 N. Mulberry St., E’town. POC: 270-765-2175.
Bubbles and Babies, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. For ages 0-2. Babies and their caretakers sing songs, recite nursery rhymes, read a book together and work on fine motor skills by popping bubbles. POC: 270-769-6337.
Toddler Time, 11 a.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. 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.
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.
Future Healthcare Professionals, 3-4:30 p.m. July 5-7, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 13-18. Students are exposed to a variety of health careers through informative presentations, hands-on activities and guest speakers from the medical community. Free and students get to keep supplies. POC: 270-769-6337.
Tween DnD, 4 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 9-12. Complete weekly one-shots, games that can be completed in one session. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come first-served basis. 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.
Vine Grove Junior Firefighters, 6:30 p.m., Vine Grove Fire Station No. 2, 102 Crutcher St., Vine Grove. Open to ages 15-18 from Hardin County who want to learn about firefighting or other emergency service careers. Parents welcome to meet with advisors and observe. POC: Ken Lucey, 270-272-4488.
THURSDAYAdaptive 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: yogainprocess@gmail.com or on Facebook at YogainProcess, 270-769-6337.
Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. For ages 4-5. Sing songs, listen to stories and do an activity or craft that helps preschoolers get kindergarten ready. Bring item for show-and-tell. POC: 270-769-6337.
Bridge Club, 11:30 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Not a class; proficient bridge players welcome. Depending on number of people present, some will not play all hands. POC: 270-769-6337.
Bubbles and Babies, 5 p.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. For ages 0-2. Babies and their caretakers sing songs, recite nursery rhymes, read a book together and work on fine motor skills by popping bubbles. POC: 270-769-6337.
Bard’s Corner, 6 p.m., online. Gather with other writers to share, learn and be encouraged. Meeting information available at thebardscorner.wixsite.com/tbcwg. POC: To register, email: rvsshine1@aol.com with the words “The Bard’s Corner” in the subject line. POC: 270-769-6337.
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.
FRIDAYKentucky Reptiles, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. All Ages Join Dr. Gerard as he teaches about the reptiles and amphibians that are in yards, ponds and parks. He’ll introduce us to some of the reptiles in his collection, 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.
Color Me Calm, 1:30 p.m., 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.
Tween Journal Decorating, 1:30-3 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 9-12. Decorate journal covers with markers, paints or collage. Then take home the travel-sized notebook to fill the inside. POC: 270-769-6337.
Bingo, 2:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Game time for adults, win books. POC: 270-769-6337.
STEAM Storytime, 3:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town.Ages 7 and older. Each week we’ll touch a little on a different concept that relates to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math. Read a story to get excited about the topic and then complete an activity. POC: 270-769-6337.
Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., Stephensburg Masonic Lodge, Franklin Crossroads. POC: Randal Flowers, 270-369-9673.
Vine Grove First Fridays, 6-9 p.m., downtown Vine Grove. Food trucks, vendors, kids area, beer tent. POC: 270-877-2422.
Ancestral Trails Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Elizabethtown Community Technical College, Jim Owens Administrative Building Room 112, 600 College Street Road, E’town. Speaker is Charles Lemmons on Kentucky Slave Registry. This registry contains information on more than 64,000 Black/African Americans, who lived or were born in the Commonwealth between 1792 and 1866. It also contains the names of more than 10,000 Kentuckians who owned or employed them. Come learn how to access this registry and the story of how it came about. POC: Marcia Barnes, 270-234-4541 or mgbarnes@hotmail.com.
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.
Vine Grove fireworks, dusk, Optimist Park, VIne Grove. POC: 270-877-2422.
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, 4478 Rineyville-Big Spring 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 St., Radcliff; and 1-1:20 p.m. 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 robertcraig422@outlook.com.
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: kyvolunteerservices@redcross.org 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 RSVP.Director@ckcac.org.
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: office@newhorizonky.org.
Free foster parents classes, offered by Necco, are available online. POC: scutchin@necco.org.
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 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, mtaylor@hosparus.org.
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, bradandmandy89@gmail.com 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
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, 10 a.m. July 8, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Get a team together and come for a fun day of jigsaw puzzle solving. Register in person or by phone in teams of 2-5 people. Teams will work identical 300-piece puzzles. POC: 270-769-6337..
Tween DnD, 10 a.m. July 8, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 9-12. Complete weekly one-shots, games that can be completed in one session. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come first-served basis. POC: 270-769-6337.
Saturday Gaming, 1-2:30 p.m. July 8, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town.Ages 6 and older. Different game selecte each week to play with the Nintendo. Event is first-come, first-served as space is limited. POC: 270-769-6337.
Zumba, 9 a.m. July 10, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Previous dance experience not required. 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. July 10, 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.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting, 11 a.m. July 10, 200 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. POC: Sharon Crady, 270-832-8857.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting, 11 a.m. July 10, Central Kentucky Community Hall, 200 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Topic is scams on seniors. Ladonna Koebel, Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, is guest speaker. POC: Sharon Crady, 270-832-8857.
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Book Club, noon July 10, in Radcliff. Register by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting at forms.gle/xs3jsa1Mw2GgJ8oS7 July’s selection, “The Spellman Files” by Lisa Lutz. POC: 270-769-6337.
Games for Grownups, 1-3 p.m. July 10, 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. July 10, 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.
