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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Thurs, June 13

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Thursday, June 13

Where: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
What: School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop
A different activity will be offered each day during the first week of Summer Break. No registration required. Come to the 3rd Floor Education Studio anytime between Noon and 3pm.
When: 12 PM - 3 PM.
Fee: $6 Per Participant/Free for Museum Members
More Info: For more information call 502.589.0102 or email julie@kentuckyarts.org

Where: Sadowski Center, Fort Knox
What: Grand Opening Celebration
Free skating, free pizza and sodas while supplies last. Special guests Derby City Roller Girls.
When: Ribbon cutting at 4 PM, Skating: 5 PM - 8 PM
Fee: Free
More Info: unknown

Where: The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
What: American One Acts
"Cocaine, 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, and Hello Out There" Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company presents a collection of great American one act plays from the first half of the 20th century dealing with addiction, obsession, revenge, and yearning.
When: June 7 - 10, 13-15 - 7:30 PM and June 15 - 2 PM
Fee: $17
More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

Where: Elizabethtown "on the square"
What: Historic Costumed Downtown Walking Tour
Hear recollections and witness reenactments from Elizabethtown's most notorious characters. Don't miss it!!
When: We gather every Thursday evening "On the Square" at 7:00 p.m., June through September
Fee: The tours are FREE and open to the public
More Info: unknown

Where: Hardin County Playhouse
What: South Pacific
Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudices and war.
When: June 7, 8 - 7 PM
June 9 - 3 PM
June 13, 14, 15 - 7 PM
June 16 - 3 PM
Fee: $15 - General Admission
$13 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
More Info: http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/currentshow.html

Wed, June 12

Where: Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
What: Story Time
Come enjoy a fun-filled story hour as we celebrate the main men in our lives! We will read Father's Day stories and have fun making special gifts for Dad with Ms. Lee Ann!
When: 11 AM
Fee: Free
More Info: Barnes & Noble

Where: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
What: School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop
A different activity will be offered each day during the first week of Summer Break. No registration required. Come to the 3rd Floor Education Studio anytime between Noon and 3pm.
When: 12 PM - 3 PM.
Fee: $6 Per Participant/Free for Museum Members
More Info: For more information call 502.589.0102 or email julie@kentuckyarts.org

Where: Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
What: sightseeing / lunch cruise
When: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 11:30 AM - 2 PM
Fee: Sightseeing only - Adults - $21, Seniors - $20, Children (ages 3 - 12) - $12
Lunch and Sightseeing - Adults - $32, Seniors - $31, Children (ages 3 - 12) - $26
More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

Where: HRC Cafe, Fort Knox
What: Accredited Business Expo
Meet the businesses you can trust!
When: 10 AM - 2 PM
Fee: FREE
More Info: 270-982-1289 or cwilliamson@bbbkyin.org

Where: Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
What: Storytime
When: Pre-walkers up to age 2 - 9:15 AM
Toddlers - 10 AM
Preschool - 11 AM
Fee: FREE
More Info: 502-933-0029

Where: The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
What: Josh Rouse with special guest Field Report
Fans of Rouse’s delicate, introspective, folk-pop will enjoy the new collection of songs inspired by the life-changing transition of moving his young family to Spain.
When: June 12 - 7:30 PM
Fee: $20
More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

Where: Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
What: "Howl at the Moon with a Traveling Tune" summer reading event
Music, Entertaining, Interactive Fun!
When: 10 AM - 11 AM
Fee: Free
More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

Tues, June 11

Where: Stoneybrook 20 Movie Theater (Louisville) AND Preston Crossings 16 Movie Theater (Okolona)
What: $5 Movie Day
When: Every Tuesday, excluding midnight showings. Not available on holidays or special programming.
Fee: $5 per ticket
More Info: http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/promotions_bargaindays.aspx

Where: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
What: School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop
A different activity will be offered each day during the first week of Summer Break. No registration required. Come to the 3rd Floor Education Studio anytime between Noon and 3pm.
When: 12 PM - 3 PM.
Fee: $6 Per Participant/Free for Museum Members
More Info: For more information call 502.589.0102 or email julie@kentuckyarts.org

Where: Slugger Field, Louisville
What: Bats baseball vs Durham Bulls
*$1 Hot Dogs & $1 Pepsi. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 12 oz. Pepsi products all game long. *Dog Bowl Giveaway. Free Bats logo dog bowl to the first 750 fans through the gates. Limit one per person, paid admission in attendance.
When: 7:05 PM
Fee: Tickets start at $6
More Info: www.milb.com

Where: Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
What: Mad Science - Magnets
Space is limited to 30; please call 933-0029 in advance to register. Discover the properties of magnets through fun, educational, hands-on activities with Mad Science! Ages 5-12
When: 2 PM
Fee: FREE
More Info: 502-933-0029

Where: Barr Library, Fort Knox
What: Summer Story Hour
Ages 0-12.
When: 10 AM - 11 AM
Fee: Free
More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

Where: Barr Library, Fort Knox
What: TSR - Irish Dance with Deborah Denenfeld
Ages 13-17. Deborah Denenfeld, Master of the Louisville Irish Set Dancers, will teach teens an energetic and fun Irish folk dance!
When: 3 PM - 5PM
Fee: Free
More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

Where: Bernheim Forest
What: Forest Fitness at Bernheim
Join fitness instructor Amy May for this six-week program series that combines two popular classes into one great outdoor workout. The first 45 minutes of classes will include a boot camp-style workout, designed to burn fat and sculpt muscle using body weight, resistance bands, and hand weights. Classes will conclude with a relaxing yoga routine to help lengthen just-worked muscles and prevent soreness. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring their own mats. Class size is limited.
When: Every Tuesday June 4 - July 9, 8 PM
Fee: $60 Bernheim members; $75 non-members. Registration and payment is due prior to the first attended class. Students can join this series any time prior to the second class. Program fees are not pro-rated for late joiners. No refunds are offered beyond the completion of the first attended class.
More Info: Please call (502) 955-8512 to register.

Mon, June 10

Where: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
What: School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop
A different activity will be offered each day during the first week of Summer Break. No registration required. Come to the 3rd Floor Education Studio anytime between Noon and 3pm.
When: 12 PM - 3 PM.
Fee: $6 Per Participant/Free for Museum Members
More Info: For more information call 502.589.0102 or email julie@kentuckyarts.org

Where: Hardin County Public Library - Main Branch
What: Adult Summer Reading Program Kickoff
The Adult Summer Reading Program is returning! Program dates are June 10 – July 12, and 2013’s theme is Passport to Adventure. Stop by the library lobby between 4:00 – 6:00 to pick up your “passport” & enter a chance in a raffle! Refreshments served!
When: 4 PM - 6 PM.
Fee: Free
More Info: (270) 769-6337

Where: Devers Youth Center
What: Summer Enrichment - Exploring Spanish
Register in Advance
When: June 10 - 14, 1 PM - 3 PM.
Fee: Free
More Info: 502-624-6442

Where: Devers Youth Center
What: Summer Camp - Mine Craft Mania
Register in Advance
When: June 10 - 14, 12 PM - 5 PM.
Fee: $20
More Info: 502-624-6442

Where: Slugger Field, Louisville
What: Bats baseball vs Durham Bulls
*Baseball Bingo. Play Baseball Bingo at tonight's game and you'll have a chance to win a Meijer $50 gift card! *Meijer Monday. Bring any Meijer receipt to the Bats Box Office window and receive $3 off per Field Reserved ticket!
When: 7:05 PM
Fee: Tickets start at $6
More Info: www.milb.com

Where: Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
What: Mad Monday
Fun and Silly Science Experiments. Learn how to make a marshmallow sink, clean a penny without touching it, paint with milk, and make a lava lamp. Join us for hands-on science experiments! Ages 7 and up
When: 2 PM
Fee: FREE
More Info: 502-933-0029

Where: The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
What: American One Acts
"Cocaine, 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, and Hello Out There" Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company presents a collection of great American one act plays from the first half of the 20th century dealing with addiction, obsession, revenge, and yearning.
When: June 7 - 10, 13-15 - 7:30 PM and June 15 - 2 PM
Fee: $17
More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

Where: Iroquois Amphitheater
What: Monday Night Movies - Ghostbusters
Rated PG; 105 minutes; 1984 Unemployed parapsychologists set themselves up as "Ghostbusters" to rid New York of evil monstrous apparitions that are taking over the city. Sigourney Weaver costars as Dana Barrett, the cellist whose strange happenings in her apartment lead the ghostbusting team into the clutches of a punitory poltergeist.
When: Doors open at 7:30, movie starts at 8:30 PM.
Fee: Free
More Info: http://www.iroquoisamphitheater.com/event/248825-ghostbusters-louisville/

Sun, June 9

Where: Fort Boonesborough State Park
What: Kentucky River Heritage Weekend
June is Kentucky Rivers Appreciation Month in the state of Kentucky. We will be acknowledging the Kentucky River, its value, history and heritage throughout the weekend. We will be having scheduled activities such as games, tours, hikes and historic presentations all weekend. This event is for registered campers only
When: June 7-9, Unsure of start times
Fee: Free for registered campers
More Info: Fort Boonesborough State Park

Where: Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Louisville
What: The Ohio River and Bourbon
Join us for a special talk by bourbon historian Michael R. Veach on Sunday, June 9th at 2:00 PM in the Visitors Center entitled: "The Ohio River and Bourbon." Michael Veach is the Associate Curator of Special Collections at the Filson Historical Society. He is the author of the newly-published book from the University of Kentucky Press entitled: "Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, An American Heritage." Mr. Veach is also a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame.
When: 2PM
Fee: Free
More Info: info@riverside-landing.org or call 502/935-6809.

Where: Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson, Louisville
What: Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Louisville is a city of inspired hope and creativity and of great pride in our uniqueness. You'll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. A local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour (weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson. Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability. Check into the Visitors Center for the first time using the FourSquare app on your smart phone to unlock the "Newbie Special" - 25% off of merchandise and apparel (excludes sales items).
When: Fridays and Sundays at 2PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM,
Fee: Free
More Info: Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot.

Where: Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
What: Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise
When: June 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 - 11:30 AM - 2 PM
Fee: Sightseeing only - Adult (13+) $21, Senior $20, Child (3+) $12
Lunch and Sightseeing - Adult (13+) $32, Senior $31, Child (3+) $22
More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

Where: Waterfront, Belvedere East, Louisville
What: Louisville Greek Festival
The very best in authentic Greek food, beer and wine and live entertainment. Greek grocery and gift shop; Greek pastries. Fun activities for kids.
When: June 7 - 4-11pm; June 8 - 11am-11pm; June 9 - Noon-6pm
Fee: $2 for Adults; Children under 9 free.
More Info: www.louisvillegreekfest.com

Where: Slugger Field, Louisville
What: Bats baseball vs Durham Bulls
*Cinemark Theatres Inflatable FunZone. All kids age 12 & younger who have purchased a game ticket may participate in the Cinemark Theatres Inflatable FunZone held inside the climate-controlled Hall of Fame free of charge. *Kids Run the Bases. Following the game all kids age 12 & younger may run the bases of Louisville Slugger Field for free courtesy of Meijer and the YMCA. *Free Admission for Kids Club Members. All kids who are a member of the Louisville Bats Kids Club will receive FREE ADMISSION with a paid adult. Kids Club membership is only $15. When signing up each member receives a Louisville Bats Replica Jersey, Cincinnati Reds Joey Votto Drawstring Bag and free admission to all Sunday home games. Sign-up today at www.batsbaseball.com/kidsclub
When: 6:05 PM
Fee: Tickets start at $6
More Info: www.milb.com

Where: Lowe's, Elizabethtown
What: Build and Grow Clinic - Monsters University Scarers
It’s going to be a monster summer at Lowe’s! Bring your child to Lowe’s this Saturday and they can build these awesome Mike and Sulley Scarers inspired by Disney•Pixar’s upcoming release Monsters University! MUST RSVP ahead of time!
When: June 8 - 10 AM, June 9 - 2 PM
Fee: free
More Info: www.lowesbuildandgrown.com

Where: The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
What: American One Acts
"Cocaine, 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, and Hello Out There" Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company presents a collection of great American one act plays from the first half of the 20th century dealing with addiction, obsession, revenge, and yearning.
When: June 7 - 10, 13-15 - 7:30 PM and June 15 - 2 PM
Fee: $17
More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

Where: Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
What: Holiday World
When: 9 AM - 11 PM
Fee: $20
More Info: 502-624-6442

Where: Churchill Downs
What: Family Fun Day
Churchill Downs celebrates the pageantry, excitement and thrill of horseracing every Sunday with family-focused activities during Family Fun Days presented by Kroger. Kiddos 12 and younger are invited to enjoy games, crafts, visits from Churchill Charlie, and special weekly events on the new Plaza Balcony overlooking The Plaza. Churchill Charlie’s mascot friends are invited back for his birthday bash! His friends will join him for the “Churchill Charlie Birthday Bash-DASH Presented by Kroger”. The Birthday Bash will also include a Bubble Truck!
When: 11 AM - 4 PM
Fee: $3
More Info: www.churchilldowns.com

Where: Brown - Pusey House, Elizabethtown
What: 2013 Annual Garden Tour and Tea
The Garden Club of Elizabethtown will be hosting their 2013 Annual Garden Tour & Tea. This event must certainly be their most anticipated community function, consisting of several local gardens to tour as well as an old-fashioned “tea” in the ballroom of the historic Brown Pusey House. A display of members’ horticulture specimens is set up in the “tearoom”, with a member available to answer questions. New to this year’s event will be a fairy garden display. With admission to the tea, a map is provided to the individual gardens on tour. At each of these home gardens, a knowledgeable member will be present to answer questions, making this event fully educational to the public.
When: T1-5pm.
Fee: $15 tickets include the garden map, tea, and horticulture exhibit.
More Info: Debbie Skaggs, Phone: 270-765-9255

Where: Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven, KY
What: Day out with Thomas
Price includes activities and train ride. Food vendors will be on site for purchasing food.
When: Train depart beginning at 9:50 with the last train running at 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $18.00 per person ages 2 and up. Under 2 is free. Allow 3-4 hours.
More Info: www.kyrail.org

Where: Hardin County Playhouse
What: South Pacific
Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudices and war.
When: June 7, 8 - 7 PM
June 9 - 3 PM
June 13, 14, 15 - 7 PM
June 16 - 3 PM
Fee: $15 - General Admission
$13 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
More Info: http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/currentshow.html

Georgetown Drive-In

All photos courtesy of the Georgetown Drive-In Facebook page.

Last weekend, the fam and I headed north to Georgetown Drive-in. Drive-in theaters were the BEST when I was a kid. Who doesn't remember sneaking friends in the theater in the trunk or in the backseat all covered up with blankets? Our children, being part of the millennial generation, have never experienced the thrill of sneaking passed the box office, or watching a movie on the big screen will shooing mosquitoes away from your popcorn. It was a blast, and everyone loved the experience!

At first we were a bit concerned about the price. Georgetown drive-in is about 45 - 60 minutes away from Fort Knox. It is in the next STATE! To put things into perspective we did a little simple addition.

3 adults and 3 children at our local movie theater - Tickets run us approximately $50.00. Snacks and popcorn run us approximately another $50. Total for one movie in which one of the adults will have to take the 2 year old out to the lobby because he can't keep still and annoys all the other movie goers - ~$100.00

3 adults and 3 children at Georgetown Drive-in - Tickets cost $40 to get in. It was $10 per person over the age of 13, $5 per person under the age of 13, and 5 and under are free. Woop! Jack is freeeeeee! For snacks, we went to our local convenience store and got drinks and junk food, and we brought our own popcorn from home. We spent approx. $20. GAS! Gas is not cheap. We figured our gas cost at $16 for driving there and home. Total cost for 2 movies at the drive-in - $76.00

We have a clear winner in the price contest!

The grounds were really nice, and I loved that the drive-in was fairly small. It felt like the type of place that would remember you if you came to watch movies frequently. The lay out was a little funny, and it felt like the 2 screens were close together, but it did not interfere with the movie watching experience. There was a swingset up by the movie screen for kids to play on before the movie started. Bring a ball or frisbee and keep the kids entertained before hand! The snack bar was very nice and everything you expect from a movie snack bar. Make sure you arrive about 30 minutes early. There were already a bunch of people there when we got there 20 minutes ahead of time.

The only thing that bothered me (slightly) was the bathroom. It was a good enough outdoor theater bathroom, BUT the stall doors were really short. The top came up to my chest and I am only 5'5". When seated (okay, hovering) i could not see out, but the door only went to the top of my head so anyone could have decided to watch me pee.

Jack was in 2 year old heaven. He ran and played with the swing set, played catch with some "neighbors" and was generally allowed to be as crazy as he wanted until the show started. After the show started he could get up and walk around, switch laps, and eventually fell asleep in the back of the car. It was the best movie experience I have had in over 2 years!

Overall, we LOVED the theater, and will definitely be back! Make sure you check out this great theater option. And "like" them on Facebook too!

Monday, June 3, 2013

Pre-school and post kindergarten Summer Camps

Did you know that Fort Knox offers summer camp for the under 5 crowd as well as the Kindergarten Club??

A Part Day Preschool Summer Camp Open House will be held at the CDC Bldg. 4249 on June 4 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and June 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. The Child Development Center offers week-long Part Day Summer Camps Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. for children 3 – 5 years old who have not attended Kindergarten. Each week has a theme with school readiness skills, exploration and discovery. For more information, call (502) 624-6703.

A Post Kindergarten Summer Camp Open House will be held at Kouma CDC Bldg. 1491 on June 4 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and June 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. Information on all of the week-long camps offered throughout the summer for children who just completed kindergarten will be available. For more information, call (502) 626-1446 or (502) 624-6708.