Weekender For Oct. 10—18: Patriot Grave Marking, Docktoberfest, Spooky-Oke, Trunk-Or-Treat And More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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The Col. James Harrod Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution are hosting a Patriot Grave Marking Service at New Providence Cemetery (490 Providence Road) on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. with the muster at 1 p.m. For more information, email Jim Stinnett at [email protected] or call 859-612-7363 or Facebook @coloneljamesharrodchaptersar.

Both local pumpkin patches are open. Daynabrook Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch (135 Dunn Lane) is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. The cost is $15 per person age 3 and up, which includes a pumpkin to take home. Concessions, tower zipline, greenhouse plants, and additional pumpkins are available at additional cost. Ride bracelets are $5 for unlimited rides For more information, visit daynabrookfarm.com or call 859-734-7863.

Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (623 Talmage-Mayo Road) is open Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free for children two and under, $10 for children aged three to 12, and $12 for everyone 13 years old and up. Group discounts are available. Each paid admission includes a pumpkin of your choice from the pumpkin patch and the activities listed above at no additional charge. To learn more, visit devinescornmaze.com or call 859-613-5066.

Have a great weekend, Mercer County!

Thursday, Oct. 10
• Bingocize: Combined Bingo and Exercise at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). A 10-week health program combining bingo with inclusive exercise offered in partnership with Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Fall Break Sensory Bin Building at Epic Play Center (120 South Main Street). Appointments available for starting 11 a.m. 859-324-9289 or Facebook @Epic Play Center.

• Seed Saving at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Tips and tricks for successfully saving seeds presented by Mercer County Extension Agent for Horticulture Jessica Bessin. Starts 3 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Fall Festival at Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation (853 Lexington Road). Food trucks, raffle baskets, music, cake auction, kids activities and vendors. Proceeds benefit resident activity fund. 859-734-7791.

• Trivia and Raffle at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). Teams of four compete for a $25 gift card. Competition starts 6:30 p.m., with Queen of Hearts Raffle—sponsored by Harrodsburg Rotary Club—at 7 p.m. 859-613-5669 or casagrandeky.com or Facebook @casaGky.

• Karaoke at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Live music by Rayne Ann Worford at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Kirk’s Blue Smoke BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.)859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

Friday, Oct. 11
• Docktoberfest at DarkK9 Sports (572 Ison Lane, Burgin). Join us for a bark-tastic Oktoberfest-themed North American Diving Dogs. Dive into the excitement with the Jump Card system and experience top-tier canine athleticism using Nerf Bumpers AR and HD. Awards for the top High AR D Charger in each division: Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, and Topaz. Plus best costume award. A NADD Registration Number is required to enter, available for $35. Splashes include up to three minutes on the dock for one optional practice jump and two judged jumps. You must inform the judge prior to your jump if you want it to be considered a “practice jump”. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (one hour for lunch). darkk9sports.com or 859-221-0885.

• Storytime for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Wits Workout at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Program led by Mercer County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Tara Duty features challenging puzzles designed to keep your brain healthy while interacting with others. 859-734-4378 or [email protected].

• Storytime for PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Music on the Lawn featuring Buck the Taxidermist at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Youth Night at Epic Play Center (120 South Main Street). Appointments available for children ages 3-9 with Legos, cars, and so much more from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Appointments also available for teens ages 13-18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $15. 859-324-9289 or Facebook @ Epic Play Center.

• Karaoke at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Spooky-Oke at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Dress in your Halloween Costume and sing the night away with entertainment at the pavilion starting at 9 p.m. Popcorn, candy and hot chocolate will be served by the fireplace with food by Bluegrass Food Truck and desserts by Toot’s Treats. Singing starts at 7 p.m. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.

• Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join us for an evening you won’t soon forget with a new batch of true tales to send a tingle down your spine. Don’t dare to stray from the group on this lantern-lit walk to the cemetery, stopping along the way for harrowing tales of everything from epidemics to murders, as well as Shaker funerary practices. Starts 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Trivia at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Saturday, Oct. 12
Yom Kippur

• Docktoberfest at DarkK9 Sports (572 Ison Lane, Burgin). Join us for a bark-tastic Oktoberfest-themed North American Diving Dogs. Dive into the excitement with the Jump Card system and experience top-tier canine athleticism using Nerf Bumpers AR and HD. Awards for the top High AR D Charger in each division plus best costume award. NADD Registration Number is required to enter, available for $35. Splashes include up to three minutes on the dock for one optional practice jump and two judged jumps. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (one hour for lunch). darkk9sports.com m or 859-221-0885.

• Mercer County Farmers Market at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items. 30 vendors registered. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.

• Scream for STEAM! Spooky Halloween Experiments at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Join us for a Spooktacular time doing Halloween themed STEAM experiments. For ages 8-12 only. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Demonstration by artist Bill Berryman at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Berryman demonstrates his artistic process through drawings and paintings at the Welcome Center. Participation included with admission. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Blessing Of The Animals at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Bring your little friend or photo for this event sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church And Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church. Starts 11 a.m. Rain date: Oct. 19. 859-734-3314 or parks.ky.gov/parks/find-a-park/old-fort-harrod-state-park

• Halloween Fun at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Full day schedule: Kids Crafts with Halloween Monster Wreaths at the Pavilion, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Halloween Trivia at the Pavilion, 1 to 2 p.m. Live music by D. Boone Pittman, 5 to 8 p.m. Trick or Treating, 8 to 10 p.m. Food by Gloria’s Mexican and desserts by Toot’s Treats. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.

• Sugar Cookie Class at at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Two hours of instruction with Ashlie from Flour Farm Cookies. Includes six cookies and four icing colors. Take home bag of goodies. Cost: $50 per person. Facebook @flourfarmcookies or 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Floral Pumpkin Workshop at Poppy’s Florals (124 South Main Street). Celebrate fall by learning how to create your own fresh floral arrangement inside a pumpkin and enjoying iced coffee from the Hub Coffee House & Cafe. Starts 1 p.m. Cost: $37.10 per person. 502-343-7656 or [email protected] or poppysflorals.com or Facebook @Poppy’s Florals.

• Patriot Grave Marking Service at New Providence Cemetery (490 Providence Road). Honoring the graves of Pvt. James Cardwell, Pvt. Robert E Coleman, soldier Samuel Graham, soldier Richard Holman and Pvt. John McGee. Hosted by the Col. James Harrod Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Ceremony starts 2 p.m. (muster at 1 p.m.) Jim Stinnett at [email protected] or 859-612-7363 or Facebook @coloneljamesharrodchaptersar.

• Saturday Travelogue with Nancy Hill at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Learn about Hill’s experiences living in multiple states and in countries around the world, including the Middle East. Starts 2 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Movie: “Hocus Pocus” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Enjoy a Halloween classic on a brand new projector for free. Concessions available. Donations are welcome. Everyone will be eligible to enter a drawing for a “Hocus Pocus”-themed door prize. Starts 3 p.m. raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.

• October Big Day: Birding for Beginners at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by learning birding basics during an easy hike on the Preserve. Guests encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather as well as bring their own binoculars. All minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. Cost: $15. Starts 3 p.m. 59-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Reels & Wheels Cruz In Cinema at Anderson Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road). Fun family experience with classic and custom cars and trucks, food trucks, snack trucks and possibly some other trucks as well. Two movies: “Cars” and “American Graffiti.” Cost: $25 per car load for both films. Classics and Kustoms get in free with donation of non-perishable food items. Event starts 5 p.m., first movie starts 7:15 p.m. 859-734-9167 or [email protected].

• Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join us for an evening you won’t soon forget with a new batch of true tales to send a tingle down your spine. Don’t dare to stray from the group on this lantern-lit walk to the cemetery, stopping along the way for harrowing tales of everything from epidemics to murders, as well as Shaker funerary practices. Starts 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

Sunday, Oct. 13
• Docktoberfest at DarkK9 Sports (572 Ison Lane, Burgin). Join us for a bark-tastic Oktoberfest-themed North American Diving Dogs. Dive into the excitement with the Jump Card system and experience top-tier canine athleticism using Nerf Bumpers AR and HD. Awards for the top High AR D Charger in each division plus best costume award. NADD Registration Number is required to enter, available for $35. Splashes include up to three minutes on the dock for one optional practice jump and two judged jumps. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (one hour for lunch). darkk9sports.com or 859-221-0885.

• Bracelets and Brooms Workshop by the Pink Dahlia and Weld & Shine (104 West Poplar Street). Fun-filled afternoon with bracelets and brooms. Make your own broom from locally grown materials and make your own permanent bracelet. All materials provided. Two styles of chains for permanent bracelets. Purchase extra charms for $10. Cost: $100 each. Three hour workshop starts 2 p.m. 859-613-2936 or [email protected] or Facebook @Pink Dahlia.

• Stand Up Paddle at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Explore the Kentucky River Palisades including the Kentucky and Dix Rivers among the cliffs and High Bridge. Stand up paddleboard rentals provided by Kentucky by Paddle. Price: $75 per person. Bring your own paddleboard, $35 per person Program for guests ages 12 and up. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced purchase is required, no on-site purchases. Guests should plan to arrive ahead of their start time and meet at the bottom of River Road (Shaker Ferry Road) located .25 miles east of the main Shaker Village entrance, on the opposite side of US 68. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Trunk-Or-Treat Event at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Tunk-or-treat, photo ops, costume contest, funnel cakes, Halloween shirts and much more. 5 to 7 p.m. 859-859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• Spooky Stand Up Paddle at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Paddle (standing up) the Kentucky and Dix Rivers amongst the cliffs and High Bridge. Prizes for the best costume and best boat decoration. Stand up paddleboard rentals provided by Kentucky by Paddle. Price: $75 per person. Bring your own paddleboard, $35 per person Program for guests ages 12 and up. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced purchase is required, no on-site purchases. Guests should plan to arrive ahead of their start time and meet at the bottom of River Road (Shaker Ferry Road) located .25 miles east of the main Shaker Village entrance, on the opposite side of US 68. Starts 5 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 15
• Bingocize: Combined Bingo and Exercise at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). A 10-week health program combining bingo with inclusive exercise offered in partnership with Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Yoga for Rest and Relaxation at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Learn new techniques to help reduce stress and improve posture and balance, through intentional breathing and strength building exercises. Program is led by Sherman Fracher, who received training from the Kripalu Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, and has taught yoga since 2003. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

Thursday, Oct. 17
• 250th Celebration Golf Scramble at Bright Leaf Golf Resort (1742 Danville Road) $1,000 Hole-n-One Challenge: 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Shotgun Start: 10 a.m. Cost: $300 per team, $75 per person, lunch included. Prizes: special 250th edition trophy, golf bag, bourbon and more. Challenges: closest to the pin, long drive and longest putt. Commemorative 250th keepsakes for all participants. [email protected] or [email protected].

• Bingocize: Combined Bingo and Exercise at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). A 10-week health program combining bingo with inclusive exercise offered in partnership with Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Halloween Mystery Potluck at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Dress in costume, bring mysterious dish. 6 to 8 p.m. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.

• Trivia and Raffle at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). Teams of four compete for a $25 gift card. Competition starts 6:30 p.m., with Queen of Hearts Raffle—sponsored by Harrodsburg Rotary Club—at 7 p.m. 859-613-5669 or casagrandeky.com or Facebook @casaGky.

• Karaoke at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Live music by Lisa Allen Foster at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

Friday, Oct. 18
• Storytime for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Storytime for PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Trick-or-Treat at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Bring the kids for a fun and spooky evening along the Village road gathering treats—and maybe even a trick or two. Take a hayride, enjoy live music, pony rides and warming up by the bonfires. Make a kids’ craft in-between candy stops and take part in our selfie station costume contest. Grab a bite at the Food Truck Court. You can also grab a drink at the outdoor bar. Pricing: $8 for ages three and up, free for ages two and under. Complimentary tickets for annual passholders. Program is for guests of all ages. Participants ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult. Pony rides available additional fee. 4:30 to 7 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Music on the Lawn at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Randy Kaplan at 4:30 p.m. and Greg Scharber at 5:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Karaoke at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Spooky-Oke at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Dress in costume and sing the night away with entertainment at the pavilion. Popcorn, candy and hot chocolate will be served by the fireplace with food by Triple J&C BBQ and desserts by Toot’s Treats. Starts 7 p.m. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.

• Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join us for an evening you won’t soon forget with a new batch of true tales to send a tingle down your spine. Don’t dare to stray from the group on this lantern-lit walk to the cemetery, stopping along the way for harrowing tales of everything from epidemics to murders, as well as Shaker funerary practices. Starts 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Trivia at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

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