There will be a Kids Fishing Derby from 8amCT/9amET until NoonCT/1pmET on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Green River Lake State Park.
Kids of all ages are invited come out and fish for FREE! All equipment is supplied, no pre-registration is necessary. Prizes will be given out for the biggest fish, most fish, and sometimes for the smallest and first fish caught.
The event is held at the Green River Lake State Park shoreline near the picnic shelter.
After a 2-year absence, Revisit Knifley is returning! The festival and homecoming, held in the Knifley community of Adair County, is set for Saturday, September 10, 2022.
The day will begin with a country ham breakfast and end with fireworks and offer many great activities and events in between. Plans are being made for a tractor show, a car show, Veterans program and motorcycle ride and live music. There will be vendor booths, kids activities including a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting and a pedal tractor pull. Knifley memorabilia and historical items will be on display and there will also be an auction in the afternoon.
All activities will take place at or near the former Knifley Grade Center school at 12190 Knifley Road.
The planning committee is still actively seeking vendors and volunteers for the event. For more information, contact Lisa Greer at 270-469-0376.
The 18th Annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival will be held August 19-20, 2022 in Russell County...
Team registrations and sponsorships are still being accepted for the Chamber's annual Golf Scramble on Thursday, September 22nd at Lakewood Country Club. Team registration is $240 (for a team of 4) and sponsorships are $100. Call 270-866-4303 for more information, drop by the Chamber office on Wednesday or Thursday, or visit the Chamber's website to sign up online at http://www.russellcountychamber.com.
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 16th at the Russell County Public Library. Lindsey W. Gosser with State Farm Insurance, will be speaking on, "Be Curious, Not Judgmental". Monticello Banking Company will be the host and sponsor for this month's meeting. Lunch will be provided to Chamber members by Tasteful Creations (Sherry Daniels and Lisa Tarter).
The board meeting will begin at 11:30amCT in the Makery Room with the general meeting set to begin at 12:00pmCT. This meeting is open to the public.
In honor of Sue Stivers, the Adair County Homemakers are collecting can openers to benefit those in need in Eastern, Kentucky. Sue was an excellent supporter of the community, always giving back. In this same spirit, the Adair County Homemakers have determined that flood recovery would be a worthy cause to honor her. Manual can openers can be dropped off at the extension office from August 8th - 11th. The can openers will be delivered to Breathitt County on August 12th to be distributed. Can openers that can be used easily by senior citizens are preferred. You may call (270) 384-2317 with any questions.
The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will offer their third installment of Beef Basics, a course designed especially for beginning cattle farmers.
Join us for this 5 course session for a mixture of classroom, hands-on, and on farm learning. Classes will be held once a month from September through January with each class last 3-4 hours. Class dates and topics are as follows:
Registration for Beef Basics is $30 per person to cover meals and materials. Pre-registration is required for Beef Basics by calling the Extension office at (270) 384-2317 or by emailing nick.roy@uky.edu.
The Adair County Rinse & Return Program will be held on August 30, 2022 at the Adair County Extension Office from 1:00pm-2:30pmCT and in Russell County at the Russell County Extension Office on October 3, 2022 from 9:00am-11:00amCT. Click here for more information.
The application period for the 2022 C.A.I.P. program will occur August 8-26, 2022. Applications will be available to pick up at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service. The C.A.I.P program receives funding from the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund, approved by the Adair County Ag Development Council, and administered by the Adair County Cattlemen's Association. The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service does not set program guidelines. Applications are scored by volunteers using the score card provided by the Kentucky Office of Agriculture Policy.
The cost-share level of funding for Adair County applicants is: 50% cost-share with a maximum of $2,500 per farm operation. Reimbursement will be distributed to funded applicants upon completion of the project. The farm must be located in Adair County.
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The Campbell Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the Jim Blair Center, 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY from 11:00am-3:00pmCT. A meal will be served at 12:00pmCT; please bring covered dishes & drinks.
The LCDHD is offering free diabetes classes...
ACHS Class of 1977 45th Class Reunion September 3, 2022...
Aquatic Exercise Classes are being offered at the Russell Springs City Park thru Sept. 2, 2022 from 9:00am-10:00amCT. Classes are FREE and are held on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays. Sponsored by Russell County Hospital Physical Therapy.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets on Thursday evenings at 6:00pmCT in the Pearl Helm Worship Center located on the 2nd floor of Russell Springs United Methodist Church, 226 Jamestown Street, Russell Springs, KY. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered recovery program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is for anyone with Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups. You must be 18 or older to attend. For more information, please call the church at 270-866-5180 or Dennis Price at 270-566-1889. You can also check out the Celebrate Recovery Facebook page for more details.
Russell County citizens who suspect illegal drugs are being sold in their neighborhood are urged to contact the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Drug/Wanted Persons Tip-Line at 270-343-8116. All callers will remain anonymous.
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