Weekender For Feb. 6—14: Pancake Day, Black History Gala, Valentines Day And More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Harrodsburg Rotary Club Pancake Day is coming up at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road) on Friday, February 7 from 6am-6pm. This is a their annual fund-raiser, with endless stacks of pancakes served with sausage, eggs and choice of milk or juice Delivery is available.

Winter Funfest at Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (623 Talmage-Mayo Road) runs through Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. The farm will be closed if weather conditions are not suitable for snow making (need sustained temps below 26 degrees) or if there has not been enough natural snowfall. Admission is free for children two and under, $10 for everyone else, which includes unlimited snow tubing. To learn more, visit devinescornmaze.com or call 859-613-5066.

Planning something special for Valentines Day? Take a look at our listings for Friday, Dec. 14. There may be even more in next week’s Weekender.

Have a great weekend, Mercer County!

Thursday, Feb. 6
• Trivia Night at the Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street) Enjoy some pizza while you play trivia solo or in teams of up to four people. Winners will receive a $10 Walmart gift card. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or RSVP at mcplib.info.

• Trivia and Queen of Hearts Drawing 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.

• Live music by Barefoot and Bourbon at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Wake ‘n’ Bake.Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Karaoke at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Friday, Feb. 7
• Harrodsburg Rotary Club Pancake Day at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Endless stacks of pancakes with sausage, eggs and choice of milk or juice. Proceeds support college scholarship for deserving local Burgin or Mercer high school student. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets: $5. Delivery available. Extension Office: 859-734-4378.

• 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.

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

• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Saturday, Feb. 8
• February Market at the Farmstead at Shawnee Springs (indoors at the Renfro House, 765 Curry Pike). Craft vendors, food trucks, community vibes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-287-4323 or [email protected] or farmsteadky.com or Facebook @renfrohouseandfarmstead.

• Craft Demonstration: Treat Yourself Box at the Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street) Make a Valentine’s treat for someone sweet. We will be making different kinds of chocolate treats to go along with your own decorated treat box. Program for ages 8-12, registration required. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or RSVP at mcplib.info.

• Flour Farm Cookie Class at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Sugar cookie class includes six cookies, four icing colors and two hours of instruction by Ashlie. From noon to 2 p.m. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @flourfarmcookies.

• Presentation: “A Teacher’s Story: The Life And Times of Ms. Clara B. Clelland” at the Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street) Almetra Taylor of the Harrodsburg-Mercer County African American Historical Society presents this information program for Black History Month. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Basic Broomology: Introduction to Hand-Tied Brooms at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Return to the folk art of “broomology,” making hand-tied brooms without special machinery or equipment. Using hemp cord and natural broomcorn, the same materials once used by the Shakers, make several different kinds of basic brooms, including whisk broom, pot scrubber, and cobwebber broom with wooden handle. No experience necessary. Workshop is for ages 14 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Program fee includes one complimentary admission and one voucher for 20 percent off dining (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended. Cost: $65 for annual passholder, $75 for everyone else. From 2 to 5 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Black History Gala at the Stable at the Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). The Harrodsburg-Mercer County African American Historical Society hosts the gala, which starts at 6 p.m. with dinner catered by Jerrica Spencer. Lucian Yates III will be the keynote speaker. There will also be entertainment, including light jazz during dinner and music after Yates’ speech by DJ Michael Hughes. Tickets: $35 for couples, $20 for singles and $10 for 12 and under. 859-613-9360, email [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg-Mercer County African American Historical Society.

• Live music by Charlie Johnson at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Monday, Feb. 10
• Baby Sensory Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Themed stories followed a sensory activity for children ages six months to 18 months. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

Tuesday, Feb. 11
• Weekly Teen Craft Corner at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). New event for teens that meets every Tuesday. Come hang out and choose from a variety of crafts including friendship bracelets, keychain making, air dry clay, coloring pages, and scratch boards. Ages 13 to 18 years Starts 3:30 p.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 beginner friendly, bring mat if you have one, mats will be provide. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Presentation: “African Americans of Mercer County” by Anna White at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). Local historian Anna White, who earned an honorable mention in the Preservation Kentucky-Helen Dedman Excellence in Preservation Advocacy Award category for her book, “African Americans of Harrodsburg, Kentucky” last year, speaks at the historical society’s monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m. 859-325-9028 or harrodsburghistorical.org.

Thursday, Feb. 13
• Movie for Teens: “Pride and Prejudice” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy popcorn and a movie featuring the original enemies–to–lovers and the most romantic hand flex in cinematic history. Snacks provided. Free program for teenagers starts 3:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Trivia and Queen of Hearts Drawing 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.

• Live music by Jimmy Ritchey at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by T. Wayne and Smokey. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

• Winter Darts League at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Friday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
• Black Friday at Poppy’s Florals (124 South Main Street). Fresh arrangements, cookie cakes by Mackenzie Ezell with For the Love of Butter, candy bouquets and more. 502-343-7656 or [email protected] or poppysflorals.com.

• 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.

• Valentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating at Epic Play Center (120 South Main Street). Quality playtime and cupcake decorating. 11 a.m. to noon. 859-324-9289 or Facebook @EPIC Play Center.

• Community Sneak Peek of Patio Homes at the Willows at Harrodsburg (180 Lucky Man Way). Light refreshments. 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP Nicole Waterhouse at 859-310-2184 or willowsatharrodsburg.com.

• Naughty at Night at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). An evening of forbidden foods—including a Shaker Village signature cocktail—followed by a special stroll through historic buildings and hear stories about the naughtier side of Pleasant Hill. Bring your sweetheart on this memorable Valentine’s Day experience. Cost: $25 for annual passholder, $30 for everyone else. 6 p.m. still available at press time. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Live Theater: Cupid’s Jukebox by Center Stage Theatrics at the Lodge at Logan Vineyards (254 Hopewell Road). An evening of musical selections celebrating all stages of love from Broadway and off Broadway shows. Starts 7 p.m. centerstagetheatrics.ticketspice.com/cupids-jukebox or 502-783-6604 or [email protected] or LoganVineyards.com or Facebook @LoganVineyards.

Have any events planned? Let everyone know by posting it on the Weekender. Email events to [email protected].