LEXINGTON, KY – While the holidays are a joyous time for many, it can be difficult on the blood supply. To ensure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, Kentucky Blood Center is urging donors to give back by donating blood.
Donors who give blood at the local upcoming blood drive will receive a limited-edition “It’s a Beaut, Clark” T-shirt & a $10 Walmart gift card (while supplies last). It’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year!
The blood drive will be held at Don Franklin Chevrolet GMC located at 57 W Steve Wariner Dr in Russell Springs, on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on the KBC Bloodmobile.
Blood donation is vital for many healthcare treatments and procedures, including the fight against cancer, traumas, surgeries, premature births, organ transplants, diseases like sickle cell disease, anemia and so much more. The generosity of Kentuckians is critical for KBC to supply more than 70 local hospitals, especially during the winter season when blood collection can be disrupted by weather cancellations and illnesses.
On average, one in four people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org.
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.
Car Show Fundraiser
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The Adair Co. Marching Band welcomes everyone to "Breakfast with Bob"...
Homemaker Bazaars in the Lake Cumberland area...
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 18th, for the annual Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Cake Auction! Join in on the fun starting from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This is one of the Auxiliary's biggest fundraisers of the year, supporting local health services.
A huge thank you goes out to all the wonderful community bakers donating delicious cakes and homemade pies. Please bid & buy on Tuesday, Nov. 18th!
The Russell Springs Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28th on Main Street in Russell Springs at 5:00pmCT. Lights in the Park will be officially lit immediately following the parade!
Make plans to attend "Christmas on the Grounds" on Saturday, Nov. 14th...
The Pie Auction will be held on Saturday, November 21st...
Texas Roadhouse Rolls Time! It won’t be long till Thanksgiving and everyone loves Texas Roadhouse Rolls for Thanksgiving dinners. Your Russell County Cheerleaders are selling them again this year! Orders need to be turned in by November 16th. They will be delivered on Friday November 20th. Please reach out to any RC Cheerleader or Cheer Booster.
An Adair County Community Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, November 18th...
The monthly R.C. Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17th...
The public is invited to the Folk Art Exhibit November 2-21, 2026 at the Adair Genealogy & History Research Center, 307 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY...
Adair County has received grant funding for the Household Hazardous Waste event again this year. It will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Adair County Road Dept., 62 Service Rd, Columbia, KY from 8:00am-12:00pmCT.
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Benefit Auction for the Allen Curry family will be held on Saturday, November 14th...
Press Release from the Don Franklin Automotive Group announcing the "Operation 369 Memorial Fund"...
The Adair County Annual Book Fair and Arts & Crafts Show will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pmCT at Adair County VFW Post #6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY. Many regional Authors & Artists (Non-fiction & Fiction), History & Genealogy, Local History, Biography & Memoir, Poetry, How-to Science-fiction, Religious & Inspirational, Children's Literature, Gardening and much more! No vendor's fee!
The event is sponsored by Mike & Renea Watson, the Adair County Arts Council, Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots, Adair County Public Library, Genealogy & History Center, Adair County Genealogical Society, and the Adair Heritage Association.
For more information, email: adairgenealogy@gmail.com or call 270-380-1024. Space is limited, so sign up early for a booth!
The 2026 HOMEMAKER HOLIDAY BAZAAR will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 8:30am-1:30pmCT at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground St, Columbia, KY.
Vendor applications available at the Extension Office while booths last! There are a limited number of tables, don't delay if you'd like to be a vendor!
2026 Vendor Rules
The Holiday Bazaar is a local craft market organized by the Adair County Extension Homemakers. Money generated from the Bazaar supports scholarships and educational programs of the Homemakers. The Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 21st from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm CST at the Adair County Extension Office.
Register
Registration for the Bazaar is due by November 18th at 4:30 pm CST. To register, return this signed vendor sheet with payment to the Extension Office. The office is located at 409 Fairground Street, Columbia KY 42728. Anyone may be a Bazaar vendor, including non-Homemaker members. After 37 tables are sold, no new vendors will be accepted. First come, first served. A will-call list will be kept until the Bazaar.
Cost
There are two cost options for vendors to setup at the Bazaar.
Option #1 Join Homemakers
To join Homemakers costs $12 and you receive the full benefits of homemaker membership. Then additionally, to setup at the Bazaar will cost $15. This is a total cost of $27, $12 membership + $15 setup fee = $27 total. Already paid 2026 members do not need to rejoin.
Option #2 Setup as a Non-Member
Setup at the Bazaar for $30 without joining homemakers. Additional tables will cost $15 per table. Please notify the office at the time of payment if you would like extra tables. You may not bring your own tables.
Types of Vendors
The bazaar is intended for vendors who are profit seeking. However, up to six non-profit vendors will be allowed this year. Non-profit vendors will be placed in Room C. Please speak to Dylan Gentry for more information.
Wifi
Wifi is available for vendors. However, there are no assurances that wifi is secure. Caution should be exercised when executing credit card payments.
Items Not Allowed
The Bazaar is limited to handmade/locally sourced items only. Re-sell items are not allowed. The bazaar is a family friendly event. Yard sale items, political items, junk, obscene material, illegal items, etc. are not allowed. Weapons of any kind are not allowed to be sold. Vendors who bring banned items will be asked to leave without refund.
Electricity
Electricity for vendors will be very scarce, but a limited number of outlets will be available based on table assignments. Accessories powered by batteries are the safest bets. Unsafe use of electricity, such as plugging multiple extension cords into one, overloading the outlet, frayed or exposed electrical wires, and tripping hazards are not allowed.
Setup
Setup for the Bazaar will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 20th and conclude at 6:00 pm. Setup will then resume the day of the Holiday Bazaar beginning at 8:00 am on November 21st.
Vendors will be supplied a table and two chairs, the measurements of the rectangular table is 72x30 inches. Vendors may purchase an additional table for $15 per table. Vendors can not bring their own additional table. Vendors can not setup their booths in a way that will block other vendors, walkways, or exits.
Takedown
You may begin packing up your table at 1:30 pm on Bazaar day. If the crowd begins to dwindle at an earlier time, you may pack up earlier.
Gift Cards
Vendors are no longer required to provide door prizes. Instead, the Homemakers will sponsor 10, $5 gift cards to be used exclusively at the Bazaar. Customers can redeem these gift cards at participating vendor booths. Vendors can then turn in the gift cards to the Homemakers for reimbursement. These gift cards will be given away throughout the day and are valid only at the Bazaar.
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