Weekender May 7 To 15: Friday Night On Main, Pioneer Saddle Club And So Much More
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Friday Night On Main returns to Olde Town Park with live music by Katie Souder and Ethan Blackburn and Men of a Certain Age on Friday May 8, starting at 6 p.m. The event is organized by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and sponsored by Community Trust bank. Vendors include Biscuit’s BBQ and Catering, Cardira Colombian Food, the Scoop, Old Style Kettle Korn, Life’s Lemons and Lemons Mill Brewery.
Have a great weekend, Mercer County!
Thursday, May 7
• 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.
• Lunch and Learn: Propagation at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Hands-on program teaches how to grow new plants from plant cuttings. Presented by the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office. Starts at noon in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• 4-H Cat Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Learn all about our feline friends and their “wild” cousins. Open to Cloverbuds and regular 4-H members. Starts 6 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].
• Live music by Lil’ Jimmy Ritchey and Skinny 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 Nate Jones at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Sandwich Shop. 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, May 8
• Sensory Garden Story Time 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.
• Senior Social Hour at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Stay connected and engaged at Senior Social Hour, designed for adults 55 and up. This program—hosted by Bluegrass Community Action Partnership—offers a fun and friendly space to meet new people, access valuable resources and build community. Starts 11 a.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
Katie Souder and Ethan Blackburn at Friday Night on Main.
• Friday Night On Main featuring live music by Katie Souder and Ethan Blackburn and Men of a Certain Age at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Gather your friends, bring your lawn chairs, grab dinner downtown and enjoy live music with Souder and Blackburn at 6 p.m. and Men of a Certain Age at 8 p.m. Organized by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. [email protected] or Facebook @Friday Nights on Main.
Men of a Certain Age at Friday Night On Main.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Chris Weiss at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit between the historic 1839 Trustees Office and garden. Music starts 6:30 p.m. 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.
• Movie Night at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Saturday, May 9
• 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.
Sky Maddox enjoyed some of the baked goods on sale at the inaugural Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds on Saturday. (Image: Harrodsburg Herald/Robert Moore).
• Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meats and eggs, baked goods and handmade crafts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] or farmersmarketmercer.square.site or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Teacher Appreciation Day at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week with a free visit to Shaker Village. All educators who show valid school ID will receive complimentary general admission. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Quilters Gathering at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Quilters welcome to bring both machine and hand sewing projects, along with any finished samples they’d like to share. Shaker Village will provide work tables, chairs, extension cords for plugging in sewing machines, and irons/ironing boards for shared use. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission: $20, members receive complimentary admission. Quilters must preregister. Workshop intended for participants aged 13 and up. Minors must be accompanied by adult. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Cross Stitch Shaker Samplers with Diana Banta at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Participants receive kit with including embroidery hoop, needle, fabric, floss, and sampler chart. Two fabric choices will be offered: white 32 count linen even-weave fabric or white 16 count cotton Aida fabric. Fabric choice not guaranteed for registrations made after April 16. Participants should have a basic understanding of cross stitch. Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Cost: $90, members receive 20 percent discount. (859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Mother’s Day Farm and Garden Market and Tea at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Find thoughtful gifts for mom in time for Mother’s Day at our Farm and Garden Market. Women-owned business vendors will have booths filled with special gift to make moms smile. Native plants will be available to purchase. Enjoy 20 percent off in all three shops Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Shaker Footstool Taping at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Get a hands-on introduction to the art of chair taping using a mix of traditional and modern materials. By the end of the afternoon you’ll walk away with a completed footstool. Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Cost: $150. Members receive 20 percent discount. No experience necessary and all materials provided. Participants will be provided with an assortment of different colors of tape to choose from. Specific colors not guaranteed. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Horse Show at Pioneer Saddle Club (344 Shewmaker Lane). Gaited and non-gaited classes available. Concessions available. Gates open 2 p.m. Show starts 4 p.m. Entry fees are $8 for non-championship classes and $10 for championship classes. No entry for class 4 leadline for riders 8 years old and younger. Showbill available on Facebook page. Email [email protected] or William at 904-233-0092 or Linda at 585-230-3210 or Facebook @Pioneer Saddle Club.
• Divine Market at Divine Intentions (697 South College Street). Craft vendors, artists, writers, jewelry makers, crocheters, all are welcome starting at 4 p.m. 859-613-1356 or [email protected] or Facebook @Divineintentions1.
• D&D Round Robin at Storm Crow Gaming (124 South Main Street). Slots for five dungeon masters and six players. Each DM will take you through 30 minutes of adventure, followed by a break and the next DM will take the lead for the next 30 minutes. Snacks, character sheets and dice provided. Starts 5 p.m. RSVP your spot. 859-605-6050 or [email protected] or Facebook @StormCrowCuriosities.
• 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, observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep-space objects. Starts after sunset. Each viewing 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. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Dean Phelps at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the garden. Music starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Kevin Cruise at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Crepuscular Critters: Spring at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Crespuscular creatures like bats, raccoons, foxes and deer are all active just as dusk falls and twilight begins. Starts 8:30 p.m. Cost: $25. Annual passholders receive 20 percent discount. Hike takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Participants will traverse more than three miles of gravel, grass and dirt pathways. Participants may wish to bring flashlight/headlamp, insect repellent and water. Program intended for ages 16 and up. Dogs not permitted. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by D. Boone Pittman at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Bullheaded BBQ. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
Sunday, May 10
• Sing-O at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Billy’s BBQ. Starts 5 p.m. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Monday, May 11
• 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, May 12
• Tween Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Tweens aged 8 to 12 can choose from a variety of fun activities to share with friends after school. Drop in for a snack, craft, game and more. Starts 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Dine Out and Give Back at La Fonda Mexican Restaurant (121 South Main Street). Ten percent of all sales goes to the Cornishville Community Committee for events throughout the year. Great food, great cause, strong community support. Starts 4 p.m. 859-734-0033 or Facebook @Cornishville Community Committee.
Drew Barrymore in “Ever After: A Cinderella Story” (1998). (Image: 20th Century Fox).
• Teen Movie Club: “Ever After: A Cinderella Story” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). A 1998 retelling of Cinderella with romance, strength and timeless charm. Snacks provided. For ages 13 to 18. Starts 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Evening Book Club at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Join us for great conversation and good company at our monthly Evening Book Club. This month’s pick is “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. Copies available at circulation desk. New members always welcome. Starts 6 p.m. in the History Research Center. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
Edward B. Smith as John Marshall Harlan: The Great Dissenter.
• Presentation: Justice John Marshall Harlan—The Great Dissenter 1833-1911 at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (221 South Chiles Street). Dr. Edward B. Smith brings U.S. Supreme Court, Justice John Marshall Harlan back to life in this Kentucky Humanities Chautaqua Performance. Born in Boyle County to a prominent slaveholding family, and once a slaveholder himself, Harlan fought for the Union during the Civil War and advocated for equal rights during his 33 years as a justice. Starts 7 p.m. Tickets required, but event is free. Program funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. 859-325-9028 or [email protected] or harrodsburghistorical.org.
Wednesday, May 13
• Sing-O at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Thursday, May 14
• Carnival Escape Room at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Step right up for a carnival-themed escape room experience. Teams of up to six people work together to solve riddles, crack codes and uncover clues while making their way through an abandoned carnival. Can your team solve the puzzles in time to escape? Participants must register in advance to secure a time slot for your team. Hours” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Teen Area. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.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.
• 4-H Natural Resources Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Youth will focus on forestry project—leaf prints, leaf collections, compass and pacing, etc. Starts 6 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension or [email protected].
• 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.
• Karaoke at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Friday, May 15
• Carnival Escape Room at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Step right up for a carnival-themed escape room experience. Teams of up to six people work together to solve riddles, crack codes and uncover clues while making their way through an abandoned carnival. Can your team solve the puzzles in time to escape? Participants must register in advance to secure a time slot for your team. Hours” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Teen Area. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Dean Byrom at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit between the historic 1839 Trustees Office and garden. Music starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Jenkins Twins at Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live music by the Jenkins Twins at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street).Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Going Batty at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Enjoy a nighttime stroll through the fields and forests as we dispel myths and learn about habitat and food needs of bats, including special acoustic “bat boxes” to listen to ultrasonic squeaks bats use for navigation. Starts 8:30 p.m. Cost: $25. Annual passholders receive 20 percent discount. Intended for ages 16 and up. Dogs not permitted. Registered attendees who book an overnight stay receive a 30 percent discount. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
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