Weekender For Jan. 9—17: Harrodsburg 250th Documentary And More
A member of the Col. James Harrod Chapter of the Kentucky Society of the Sons of the American Revolution gives the thumb’s up while marching in the 250th Celebration Parade in June 2024. (File image).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Because of the weather many offices and businesses are closed. All listings were still valid at press time.
The Harrodsburg Historical Society will show the documentary, “The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years In The Making” at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, starting at 7 p.m. Filmmaker Michael Breeding will present his documentary about Harrodsburg and make comments afterwards. Stay for a light supper of soup and crackers.
Winter hours are in effect at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill through March 11. The Trustees Table, the Inn, the Trustees Shop, the Post Office Shop and Daily Adventure Tours will all be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Shaker Village will remain open to hikers, equestrians, walkers and photographers on Mondays and Tuesdays and the Welcome Center will remain opened and staffed around the clock. Overnight rooms are not bookable at the Inn on Monday and Tuesday nights, but rooms will be available Sunday nights, and guests will receive a complimentary to-go breakfast that can be picked up at the Welcome Center.
The dining room at the Trustees Table will be closed for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Mondays and Tuesdays. Breakfast will not be served on Wednesdays. The dining room will reopen for lunch on Wednesdays beginning at 11:30 a.m. and serve meals regularly through dinner on Sunday. Daily Adventure Tours are paused on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as access to historic buildings and museum spaces. For more information, call 859-734-5411 or visit on line at shakervillageky.org.
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.
Have a great weekend, Mercer County!
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
• 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 Brad Hardin at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). 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, Jan. 10, 2025
• 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.
• Welding Competition at Trailblazer Early College and Career Academy (661 Tapp Road). 859) 733-7260 or trailblazeracademy.org or Facebook @TrailblazerECCA.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Saturday, Jan. 11
• Karaoke at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Live music by Carrie Anne McDonald at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Music starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Monday, Jan. 13
• 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.
• Bongocize at the Mercer County Senior Citizens Center (1475 Louisville Road). 859-734-4378.
Tuesday, Jan.14
• Documentary: The Harrodsburg Legacy 250 Years In The Making at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). Filmmaker Michael Breeding presents his documentary about Harrodsburg and make comments afterwards. Stay for a light supper of soup and crackers. Meeting starts 7 p.m. 859-325-9028 or harrodsburghistorical.org.
Thursday, Jan. 16
• 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 the Carey Band at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Boston’s Way. 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, Jan. 17
• 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.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
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