Community Calendar

• HOW TO USE THIS COLUMN. Community news announcements are published at no charge in the daily calendar. Items for Sunday’s calendar must be turned in by noon Wednesday. POC refers to “point of contact.” Area codes are listed only for phone numbers outside the 270 area code. To update or submit a calendar entry, email calendars@thenewsenterprise.com, call 505-1751 or fax to 769-6965.

Friday, May 24

• E’town Heritage Council meeting, 9 a.m., Historic State Theater, 209 W. Dixie Ave., E’town.
• Fish fry, 5 to 7 p.m., Middle Creek Baptist Church, 3595 Carter Brothers Road, Hodgenville. $7.50. Proceeds to benefit church. POC: Brother Merrill Kurtz, 502-536-3390.
• Kickoff party for Blues, Bikes and BBQ Festival, 5:30 p.m., Stone Hearth Restaurant, 1001 N. Mulberry St., E’town, hosted by American Legion Post No. 113. Live entertainment by D’Man & The Alleyhounds, barbecue and drink specials, door prizes, special motorcycle parking. POC: 746-4536.
• Summer Season Celebration, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 2995 Lincoln Farm Road, Hodgenville. “President Lincoln’s Own Band” performs a concert of 19th century songs 7-8 p.m., a luminary display follows 8-9 p.m. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a flashlight. POC: 358-3137.

Saturday, May 25

• Coffee and conversation with Sixth District Hardin County Magistrate E.G. Thompson, 8 -9:30 a.m., Tony York’s on Main, Glendale. Relevant county government issues facing Hardin County residents. POC: 312-2167.
• Adopt-a-pet, Animal Refuge Center in Vine Grove, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. POC: 877-6064.
• Pet adoption, sponsored by Pets in Need Society, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orscheln Farm Store, 135 E. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff. Cats and dogs from Meade County Animal Shelter; $20 adoption fee, receive $30 voucher to spay or neuter cats, $40 voucher for dogs. POC: Anita Cain, 668-2434.
• BBQ, Blues and Bikes, noon-10 p.m., historic downtown E’town. Regional barbecue, live blues music and thousands of motorcycles from all over the region. POC: Elizabethtown-Hardin County Heritage Council, 982-2209, www.bbqbluesfest.com.
• Love/Evans (family of Thomas Evans) family reunion, noon, Freeman Lake Park Rotary Pavilion. POC: Christy Love, 982-4717.

Memorial Day

• Memorial Day service, 10 a.m., Fort Duffield Memorial Cemetery, presented by Fort Duffield, Camp No. 1, Dept. of Kentucky, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, to honor the 61 soldiers who died in service at West Point as well as all Americans who died in service to our country, free, bring a lawn chair; living history presented by the Fort Duffield Heritage Committee, 9th Michigan Vol. infantry and Friends of Fort Duffield, special guests Bluegrass Mountain Artillery, opening ceremonies, noon, continuous presentations on weapons and uniforms, infantry and artillery firings, skirmishes, 1 and 3 p.m., Samuel Pearman portrayed by Gary Kempf, souvenirs, food and fun. $5 per person, $15 per family, parents and children younger than 18. Shuttle service provided. POC: (502) 922-4574 or FortDuffiend@insightbb.com.
• VFW Post No. 8293 Memorial Day service, 11 a.m., Lebanon Junction Post Office, 11716 South Preston Highway, Lebanon Junction. POC: Jimmy Reynolds, 502-833-2540.

Tuesday, May 28

• John Hardin High School SBDM principal selection training meeting, 2:30, Room 101 at the school. POC: 769-8906.
• Fiscal Court, 3:30 p.m., H.B. Fife Courthouse, 100 Public Square, E’town. POC: 765-2350.
• Knitting class, 5:30 p.m., North Branch Hardin County Public Library, 800 S. Logsdon Parkway, Radcliff. POC: 351-9999.
• Hardin County Fair Pageants registration, 6 to 7 p.m., Hardin County Fairgrounds. Contestants must reside in Hardin County and will need to provide a copy of their birth certificate at registration. Pageants are July 8-13 during the fair. POC: Miss pageant (age 16-21) call Linda Thomas, 735-6054; Miss Teen (age 13-15) Michelle Tonietti-Goodman, 369-6194; Miss Pre-Teen (age 8-12) Carol Jaggers, 369-6098; and Little Miss and Master (age 5 to 7) Alane Preston, 735-6429.

Wednesday, May 29

• Gardener’s Toolbox make and take leaf casting register by May 29. Class is 6 p.m. June 12, Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service, 201 Peterson Drive, E’town. Create cement molds of plant leaves. $5. POC: 765-4121.
• Start Me Up Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 916 N. Mulberry, E’town. Hear from area experts and entrepreneurs and learn about resources available to help start a business. Lunch. Free. POC: to RSVP, Lisa Williams, 307-4214.
• Radcliff First luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedom Way, Radcliff. Speaker is Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson. POC: Radcliff City Hall, 351-4714.
• Adult, child and infant CPR certification with basic first aid, 6 p.m., 2009 Leitchfield Road, E’town, sponsored by American Heart Association certified instructors; $50; registration required before all classes. POC: to register 862-5228 or 763-2915. 

Upcoming

• Second annual car and motorcycle show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, Valley Creek Baptist Church, 4685 Springfield Road, E’town, to benefit the Honduras mission team. Four-foot trophies for peoples choice and best overall car, three-foot trophies for pastor’s choice, ladies choice, best mustang, Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, Pontiac, Buick, Olds, Mopar, rat rod, street rod, low rider truck and low rider car, foreign, paint and engine, two-foot trophies for top 25 cars, best overall camaro, chevelle and motorcycle. $20 per car or motorcycle. $5 lunch; air conditioning and restrooms available. POC: Bruce Hart or Jeanie Bolin, 737-9282.
• Cruisin to Drive out Cancer, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, Hardin Memorial Hospital, 913 N. Dixie Ave., E’town, hosted by Hittin’ Bottom Auto Club. Open cruise, no entry fee. Silent auction, door prizes, 50/50. Proceeds benefit the HMH Foundation and will be used to buy gas cards for cancer patients. POC: Clyde, 268-7482, or Mike, 317-1531.
• Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 3, Walmart, 1165 Walmart Way, Radcliff. Preventative wellness screenings include blood pressure, body fat analysis, body mass index, blood glucose and Dermaview skin analysis at no charge. Cholesterol panel includes total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL and glucose, $20, and anemia hemoglobin screening, $5. No appointment necessary. POC: 234-4406.
• 2013 Gardeners Toolbox Series: How to Grow Roses, 6 p.m. June 4, Hardin County Extension Office, 201 peterson Drive, E’town. Rose care basics and tips and hints for growing roses. POC: 765-4121.
• Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 8, Kroger, 111 Towne Drive, E’town. Preventative wellness screenings include blood pressure, body fat analysis, body mass index, blood glucose and Dermaview skin analysis at no charge. Cholesterol panel includes total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL and glucose, $20, and anemia hemoglobin screening, $5. No appointment necessary. POC: 234-4406.
• City yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8, City Hall, 300 W. Main St., Vine Grove, to benefit Rachel’s Fun for Everyone playground project. Booth spaces, $20. Donations also accepted. POC: Donna Broadway, 877-2422.
• Car wash, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 8, Auto Zone in Radcliff. Hosted by John Hardin High School CheerDawgs to raise money for upcoming cheer season. POC: Head Coach Aleesa Forsee, 502-310-8726.
• 2013 Annual Garden Tour and Tea, 1-5 p.m. June 9, Brown-Pusey House, 128 N. Main St., E’town, sponsored by the Garden Club of Elizabethtown. Tickets, $15, includes a map to the gardens, the tea and a horticulture exhibit. Tickets also available at individual gardens. POC: 765-9255.
• Radcliff City Council work session and called meeting if needed, 1:30 p.m. June 10, Radcliff City Hall, 411 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff. POC: 351-4714.
• Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 13, Walmart, 100 Walmart Drive, E’town. Preventative wellness screenings include blood pressure, body fat analysis, body mass index, blood glucose and Dermaview skin analysis at no charge. Cholesterol panel includes total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL and glucose, $20, and anemia hemoglobin screening, $5. No appointment necessary. POC: 234-4406.
• Hosparus Thrift Shoppe Fashion Show fundraiser, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6, family life center of Grace Heartland Church, 801 Pear Orchard Road, E’town, in honor of Hosparus’ 35th anniversary “The Year of the Volunteer.” $10 admission includes lunch and door prize giveaways. RSVP by May 31. POC: 737-6300 or Moira Taylor, 769-0569, mtaylor@hosparus.org.
• Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 17, Hometown IGA, 93 Shawnee Drive, Hodgenville. Preventative wellness screenings include blood pressure, body fat analysis, body mass index, blood glucose and Dermaview skin analysis at no charge. Cholesterol panel includes total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL and glucose, $20, and anemia hemoglobin screening, $5. No appointment necessary. POC: 234-4406.
• Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 18, Jeff’s Prescription Shop, Cool Springs Shopping Center, 2415 Ring Road, E’town. Preventative wellness screenings include blood pressure, body fat analysis, body mass index, blood glucose and Dermaview skin analysis at no charge. Cholesterol panel includes total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL and glucose, $20, and anemia hemoglobin screening, $5. No appointment necessary. POC: 234-4406.
• “Right Stuff” yard sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 18, Searle Pavilion at Freeman Lake Park. Sponsored by Hardin County Republican Women’s Club. To donate items contact any HCRWC board member. POC: Val Border, 304-7223.
• Radcliff City Council, 6:30 p.m. June 18, Radcliff City Hall, 411 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff. POC: 351-4714.
• Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 19, Kroger, 3040 Dolphin Drive, E’town. Preventative wellness screenings include blood pressure, body fat analysis, body mass index, blood glucose and Dermaview skin analysis at no charge. Cholesterol panel includes total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL and glucose, $20, and anemia hemoglobin screening, $5. No appointment necessary. POC: 234-4406.
• Juneteenth event, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 22 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 23, Dawley Park, Radcliff. Horse shoes, cornhole, horseback riding, dunking booth, inflatables, baseball, softball, face painting and more. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. POC: LaQuita Gaskins, 300-1841, lyg2012@hotmail.com.
• Mock disaster shelter practice, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 24, Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St., E’town. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Learn how disaster shelters run, see what is needed to bring if ever in a disaster shelter and see what the Red Cross provides. Kids area. For the whole family. POC: Colleen Stufflebeam, 765-4979.
• Town hall meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. June 27, Allegro Assisted Living Facility, 108 Diecks Drive, E’town. Latest facts and figures related to Alzheimer’s Disease, updates on research, latest Alzheimer’s issues and how they affect you and your loved one. Registration preferred, but not necessary. POC: (800) 272-3900 or infoky-in@alz.org.
• Never Forgotten Run, June 29, Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedom Way, Radcliff, sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc. Kentucky Chapter Four. Registration, 9 a.m., ride leaves at 11 a.m. Scenic Kentucky back roads. $20 per player, $10 second hand, $5 extra to draw at last stop. Lunch, $5 donation. Auction, 50/50 drawing at last stop and raffle. Donations benefit Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter Four assist veterans and raise awareness of POW/MIA issues. Ran date, July 12. POC: rollingthunderkych4.com.
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