Saturday, September 4
Huntington Woods Subdivision, off 151, next to Shell
Over 75 families will be selling knick-knacks, crafts, furniture, electronics and more!
2010 Archery State Champions
Friday, September 10
Bondurant Middle School has been invited to compete in Orlando, FL. in October to compete in the World Tournament.
Papa John's has agreed to donate 5% of there proceeds from both Frankfort locations to help Kentucky's best archers represent your state! Be sure to order from Papa John's on September 10!
Donations to the team are also accepted and greatly appreciated! Please send your donation to Bondurant Middle School, C/O Archery Team, 1 Bondurant Dr
Reality Check
The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Council and high school educators will hold The Reality Store for sophomores that attend Frankfort High, Western Hills and Franklin County. The Reality Store is a simulated life-experience program where students practice making informed decisions about the cost and time of major life events like marriage, and having children as well as examine their attitude about their future careers, earnings and lifestyles. This is going on September 14 at the Frankfort Convention Center.
For more information or to volunteer, call the Chamber office at 223-8261
Emergency Food Pantry Needs Help
The Emergency Food Pantry of Franklin County needs your support! In July, the Food Pantry provided groceries to 204 families which helped feed 649 Franklin County residents. All donations are tax deductible.
Mail your cash, check, or money order donation to:
The Emergency Food Pantry of Franklin County
P.O. Box 48
Frankfort, KY. 40601
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, September 18
1pm
Evans Orchard and Cider Mill in Georgetown
Knights of Columbus Cornhole Tournament to raise money for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Entry fee is $40/team with cash payout for the top 3 teams...$200, $100 and $50. Along with the tournament, they will have their Youth Group there to play games with the kids! There will be hay rides and playground activities. For more information, 502-316-3102
2 Contests for the Youth
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4075 and the Ladies Auxiliary are sponsoring two contests for youth in the community!
The "Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition" is open to students in grades 9-12. It is a three to five minute audio-essay on the subject "Does my generation have a role in America?" first and second place winners will receive $500 and $250 respectively and be eligible for district, state and national scholarships.
The second contest is the "Patriots Pen Youth Essay Writing Contest" for students in grades 6-8. The theme is, "Does Patriotism Still Matter?" The student must write a 300-400 word essay on this patriotic theme. First and second place winners will receive $100 and $50 respectively and be eligible for district, state, and national scholarships.
Deadline to enter both contests is November 1, 2010
For more information contact Larry Montgomery (home) 502-695-2324 or (cell) 502-320-7520
South Frankfort Annual Picnic
Sunday, September 19
if it rains it will be on Sunday, September 26
4-7pm
Front lawn of Frankfort High School
The South Frankfort Neighborhood Association is hosting its annual picnic! Entertainment provided by Jerri Katherine Howell. Pic Pac will be providing their famous fried chicken! Everyone is asked to bring a potluck dish to share. There will be raffle prizes and games for children. All proceeds go to benefit the Randy Bacon Scholarship fund that benefits a graduating senior at FHS each year with a college scholarship! For info please e-mail Christa at christaweger@yahoo.com or Katie at katcarn2@yahoo.com or call 502-330-7072
Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 25
1-10pm
Riverview Park in Frankfort
You are invited to the Second Annual Commonwealth Gardens Harvest Festival! The festivities will begin immediately following the Farmers Market. Come out for food, music, activities for kids in the pavilion, art demonstrations, community outreach information, raffles and door prizes!
Kids Fest
Saturday, October 2
10am-2pm
Old Capitol Lawn
There will be horse themed games, face painting, Frankfort Fire Department fire trucks, Frankfort police ID fingerprinting, a huge bounce house, LIFE House for Animals and KY Office of Highway safety roll over car. They will also have special Kids Fest trolly service to other activities in the downtown areas! For more info e-mail Dawn at dawnhwelch@gmail.com
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