Weekender April 9 To 17: Field To Fork Swap, Spring Brawl, Brunch With The Babies And More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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It’s a busy weekend, with the return of the Mercer County Field to Fork Swap, Brunch with the Babies and Family Farm Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and the Spring Brawl Demolition Derby at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. And that’s all on Saturday, April 11. Look at the listings below for everything else that’s going on, and as always, have a great weekend, Mercer County!

Thursday, April 9
•  Special Reading Tumble Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Local author Victoria Burns leads an interactive reading of Baby Caterpillar, followed by free-play time with soft climbing mats, tunnels, and sensory activities designed for little ones ages 6 to 18 months. Starts 10 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Silent Reading Party at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Unplug, unwind and enjoy an evening of silent reading. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library. Guests welcome to enjoy light snacks and chat with others before settling in for a shared, quiet reading session. Starts 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Room. RSVP required. Space limited to 20 adult participants. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Live music by Lil Jimmy Ritchey at Papa Smoke Pizza (112 South Main Street). Live music starts 6 p.m. 859-605-2232 or Facebook @papasmokepizzaharrodsburgky.

• Karaoke with DJ Jay Iacona at Nan’s Olde Town Grill and Game Room (110 West Broadway). Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. each Thursday. 859-605-2234 or Facebook @Olde Town Grill.

• Live music by Wesley Saylor at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 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, April 10
• Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Open to adults 18 and up. Round robin format. Ideal for beginners to intermediate. Starts 9 a.m. to noon. Fee: $60, includes T-shirt and end of season medals. 859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• Toddler Tales and Preschool Story Times at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy stories, songs and more during. Toddler Tales (9:30 a.m.) is for ages 18 months to 3 years old, and Preschool Storytime (11 a.m.) is for ages 3-5. Children’s Story Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Spring Cocktail Class at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Learn how to make a spring-themed cocktail starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Saturday, April 11
•  Mercer County Field to Fork Swap (670 Beaumont Plaza). Find competitive prices and all kinds of great things, including jams, jellies, salsa, pickles, lotions, soaps, crafts, produce, fresh beef, fresh lamb, chicks, chickens, garden plants, eggs and more. Set up for the swap 7 to 8 a.m. No set up fee. Bring your own table and chair. Swap runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weather pending. Swap meets continue through October on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Facebook @Mercer County Field to Fork Swap.

• Brunch with the Babies at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Enjoy kid-friendly brunch buffet in The Trustees’ Table or a continental breakfast in the Meeting House, then join the fun at Family Farm Days. Times are available from 8 to 10 a.m. Pricing for the Hot Brunch Buffet is $33 for ages 13 and up, $25 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages five and under. Pricing for the Continental Brunch is $27 for ages 13 and up, $20 for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages five and under. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by paying adult. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Baby Tumble Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 6 months to 18 months to develop their large motor skills, gain social interactions and enhance their cognitive development. Kid friendly climbing mats, sensory pads, a tunnel and more. A free play, come and go as you can program. No registration is required. Starts 10 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Family Farm Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Meet our new baby “farmily” members including lambs, kids, chicks, piglets and many more. We’ll also have activity stations, sheep shearing, hay wagon rides, scavenger hunts, pony rides, storytime with the baby animals, face painting and more surprises. Starts 10 a.m. Admission for exhibits and tours is $20 for age 13 to 61, $10 for ages 6 to 12, free for children five and under, $15 for seniors aged 62 and up, first responders, active and veteran military. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Kids Kitchen at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Kids age 8 to 12 are invited to dig into spring with a fun, hands-on treat. Participants will create their own chocolate pudding “dirt” cups with tasty toppings and plenty of creativity. Starts 1 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. RSVP required. Space limited to 20 kids. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction at the Stable at Mercer County Fair and Horse Show (560 Linden Avenue). Silent auction with lots of great items, gift baskets, candies, handmade crafts and more. Sponsored by the Mercer County Youth Investment Board. Starts 5 p.m. Cost: $10, tickets available at the Extension Office. Take out available. 859-734-4378.

• Astronomy in the Field at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep-space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are informed and inspired! Each viewing is free to the public and weather-dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing. Minors should have adult supervision. Starts after sunset. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Live music by Chris Linton at Papa Smoke Pizza (112 South Main Street). Live music starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2232 or Facebook @papasmokepizzaharrodsburgky.

• unPleasant Weather at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join us for this special April program at Shaker Village’s riverfront property at Shaker Landing where we’ll explore some of the natural disasters and unpleasant weather that impacted the Pleasant Hill Shakers. Starts 7 p.m. Cost: $15, annual passholders receive a 20 percent discount. Registered attendees who book an overnight stay receive a 30 percent discount, applied at checkout. Intended for ages 12 and up. Dogs not permitted. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Spring Brawl Demolition Derby at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Built Minis, Pure Stock Minis and Super Stock Madness hosted by Mercer Power Sports starting at 7 p.m. $15, free for children six and under. Derby Coordinator Shawn McCollum 859-553-0951 or Facebook @mercercofair or mercerkyfair.com.

• Live music by Sparky Greene and the Pollinators at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Sunday, April 12
•  Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Billy’s BBQ. Starts 5 p.m. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

Monday, April 13
•  Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Open to adults 18 and up. Round robin format. Ideal for beginners to intermediate. Starts 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee: $60, includes T-shirt and end of season medals. 859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• Legobuds Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Youth will use Legos to build a specific item each month. Starts 3:30 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].

Tuesday, April 14
•  Cloverbuds Afterschool Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). For kindergarten to third grade. Snack provided. Starts 3:30 p.m. Must RSVP. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].

• Teen Movie Club at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Swing into Teen Movie Club for a Screening of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” an action-packed multiverse adventure for teens age 13 to 18. Snacks provided. Starts 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Echoes of the Hills: Kentucky’s Traditional Music at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (221 South Chiles Street). Explore Kentucky’s musical heritage with UK Professor of Musicology Ron Pen, the director of the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music and coordinator of the Division of Musicology and Ethnomusicology. Starts 7 p.m. Program funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. 859-325-9028 or [email protected] or harrodsburghistorical.org.

Wednesday, April 15
•  4-H Teen Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Open to any youth in middle school and high school Starts 3:30 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].

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

Thursday, April 16
•  Baby Tumble Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 6 months to 18 months to develop their large motor skills, gain social interactions and enhance their cognitive development. Kid friendly climbing mats, sensory pads, a tunnel and more. A free play, come and go as you can program. No registration is required. Starts 10 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Karaoke with DJ Jay Iacona at Nan’s Olde Town Grill and Game Room (110 West Broadway). Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. each Thursday. 859-605-2234 or Facebook @Olde Town Grill.

• Live music by Chris Jones at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Bullheaded BBQ. Starts 7 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, April 17
•   Toddler Tales and Preschool Story Times at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy stories, songs and more during. Toddler Tales (9:30 a.m.) is for ages 18 months to 3 years old, and Preschool Storytime (11 a.m.) is for ages 3-5. Children’s Story Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• Indoor Recreational Pickleball League at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Open to adults 18 and up. Round robin format. Ideal for beginners to intermediate. Hours: 10 to 11 a.m. Fee: $60, includes T-shirt and end of season medals. 859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.

• Fields on Fire: Prescribed Fire in the Preserve at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join the Preserve Team to learn about some of the ways fire has been used intentionally as a management technique for Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s prairie restorations. Starts 2 p.m. Program will take place shortly after the implementation of prescribed fire in a few areas of the Preserve, and participants will get to see a before-and-after comparison of burned and non-burned prairie areas. Cost: $25, annual passholders receive 20 percent discount. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Friday Night On Main featuring live music by Gracie Yates and Brock Burton and the Pretty Goods at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission hosts Friday Nights On Main every month from April to September. Gracie Yates and Brock Burton kicks things off at 6 p.m. while the Pretty Goods play at 8 p.m. Gather your friends, bring your lawn chairs, grab dinner downtown and enjoy live music under the lights in historic downtown Harrodsburg from 6 to 10 p.m. [email protected] or Facebook @Friday Nights on Main.

• 4-H Cat Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Learn about domestic cats an their “wild” cousins. Starts 6 p.m. Open to Cloverbuds and regular 4-H members. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].

• Friday Family Flicks at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Join SpongeBob and his friends for an all-new underwater adventure in “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Search for SquarePants!” When SpongeBob sets off on a wild journey, he’ll need courage, friendship, and plenty of laughs to make it through in this fun-filled, family-friendly film. Snacks provided. Starts 6 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.

• unPleasant Weather at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join us for this special April program at Shaker Village’s riverfront property at Shaker Landing where we’ll explore some of the natural disasters and unpleasant weather that impacted the Pleasant Hill Shakers. Starts 7 p.m. Cost: $15, annual passholders receive a 20 percent discount. Registered attendees who book an overnight stay receive a 30 percent discount, applied at checkout. Intended for ages 12 and up. Dogs not permitted. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

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