Weekender April 13–20: Bedtime With The Babies, Spaghetti Dinner And More
From left: Bedtime with the Babies at Shakertown, Spaghetti Dinner at the Stables and Erica Martin and Kickstart at Downtown Pizza Pub (Compilation image).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com
Easter is over but April still has a lot of events to look forward to. The Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street) is holding a Rummage Sale on Friday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historical society will no be selling clothing, but said vintage items, jewelry and collectibles sell well. Items can be dropped off by Monday, April 17. For more information, call 859-325-9028 or visit their Facebook page.
Auditions for “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” will be held April 22 and 23.
Auditions for the annual outdoor production of “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” will be held at the James Harrod Amphitheater at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23, starting at 2 p.m. The outdoor drama begins a three-week run on July 13. Performers are asked to come prepare to read for a part and to dress for the weather. For more information, call 859-734-3314.
Check out the dinosaurs and fossils of other mega fauna on display at the Mercer County Public Library, which is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 859-734-3680 or visit mcplib.info.
(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)
Thursday, April 13
Nick Lester and Tony at Lemons Mill.
• Teen Advisory Council at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Mercer County teens can help plan and run fun events. Earn volunteer hours and enjoy pizza while we brainstorm. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Baseball Dart Tourney at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Live music by Nick and Tony at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by 305 Cubano. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill Brewery.
Friday, April 14
• Toddler Tales Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children 18 months to 2 years old. Call to sign up. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• PIPS—Pretty Important PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children ages 3-5. Call the library to reserve your spot. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Relay for Life Pop Up at the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce (101 South Main Street Suite 1). 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-734-2365 or mercerchamber.com.
Bedtime with the Babies at Shakertown.
• Bedtime With The Babies at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Bring the youngest members of your family to learn about the bedtime rituals of our barnyard babies. Guests are invited to gather outside the barn for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the animals. Starts 6 p.m. Pricing: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Karaoke at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook @Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Trivia at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Sing-O at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook @Rock Haven.
Saturday, April 15
• Stewardship Saturday at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Help maintain nearly 40 miles of recreational trails, battle erosion, clear invasive species. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and willing to use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Pottery Demonstration by Trish Caudill at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Caudill demonstrates her artistic process on a pottery wheel. Demonstration takes place at the Welcome Center, participation is included with admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Board Together: Board Games for Adults at at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). An afternoon of adult board games and snacks. Starts 2 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Spaghetti dinner at the Stables. Image: Jeffreyw via Wikimedia Commons.
• Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction at the Stables at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Lots of great gifts: candles, homemade items and more. Takeout available. Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at door. Tickets available at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office, Mercer County Youth Investment participating 4-H/FFA members. 5-7:30 p.m. Mercer County Youth Investment Board, 859-734-4378.
• Bedtime With The Babies at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Bring the youngest members of your family to learn about the bedtime rituals of our barnyard babies. Guests are invited to gather outside the barn for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the animals. Starts 6 p.m. Pricing: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Paul Kinzer at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Erica Martin and Kickstart at Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Live music by Erica Martin and Kickstart at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook @Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Live music by Kenny Boyd at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). CumminsFerry.com or 859-865-2003.
Sunday, April 16
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill Brewery.
Thursday, April 20
• Herrington Lake Conservation League town meeting at the Oar House at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Limited menu. 6 to 8 p.m. HLCL.org of Facebook @Herrington Lake Conservation League.
• Family Night at Mercer County Intermediate School (1101 Moberly Road). Students will receive imtems for summer learning new book, math kit, science/social studies kit and more. Book fair, food trucks: Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant, the Scoop and Wake and Bake. 5 to 7 p.m. 859-733-7080.
• 8-Ball Pool Tourney at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Live music by Skinny Mulligan at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Bluegrass Foods. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill Brewery.
Have any events planned? Let everyone know by posting it on the Weekender. Email events to rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com.
