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8 Local Things to do this Season
Free Group Learn & Skate Every Saturday in April & May @ 10am - 12pm Gift Skateboarding Indoor Skate Park Head over to Gift Skateboarding for skate lessons. All participants must have a valid waiver on file. Waivers are done electronically at giftskateboarding.com. Helmets are required
Journalism Students Takeover!
“In the community, Colonel Cast News and Colonel Journal actively seek partnerships within the community to practice the craft of making good media and making Henderson a better place. This has involved helping local businesses create multimedia content, doing live and recorded video production for
2023 Kids Takeover Ad Contest
The fifth annual Kids Takeover Ad Design contest was a huge success! Kids from across the city and county completed the ad templates for their chance to win. Each business judged the entries and chose the winners. Thank you to all of the kids who entered the contest and for all of the businesses
The Port
HELP AND HOPE FOR HENDERSON’S TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS Photo by Darrin Phegley The Port, whose doors opened in October of 2022, serves as a beacon of hope for many 16- to 25-year-olds in the Henderson area. This organization provides free services to teen and young adults within the age range,
Simple & Healthy Fruit Pops
Photos by Jamie Plain These tasty popsicles are the perfect treat to cool down with as the weather warms up! Not only are they an easy healthy snack, they’re completely customizable for the pickiest of eaters. All you need is a popsicle mold, sticks, your favorite fresh fruit, and a liquid to hold
Henderson K-9 Suits Up
Photos by Darrin Phegley At the Henderson Police Department, there are workers that come in all shapes and sizes. Some of those workers do not fit the typical standard for an officer, but they work hard all the same. One of these nontraditional workers is a 3-year-old German Shephard named Kari,
Gingerbread Pancakes
Photos by Jamie Alexander These holiday pancakes are a great way to warm up a chilly winter day! Not only do they taste great, they fill the entire house with the smell of holiday spices. Try topping them with cinnamon syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream or crushed nuts to take them to the next
6 Local Things To Do This Fall
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch September 14-October 31 Fridays @ 4-9pm | Saturdays @ 10am-9pm | Sundays @ 1-7pm At Cates Farm A must-do on the fall-family-fun itinerary in Henderson. With general admission to Cates Farm, you can pick your own pumpkin, go through a challenging corn
Halloween Popcorn Balls
Photos by Jamie Alexander Popcorn balls are always popular around Halloween. The classic type of popcorn balls include some candy-making work (sugar-melting, thermometers, etc) that not everybody is always interested in. That’s why this “melt everything together and be done with it” version is
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Biscuit Loves Father’s Day By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli Celebrate Father’s Day with Biscuit! Unfold the big flaps and join Biscuit for fun times with dad--exploring, playing, and sharing. We
Things To Do This Summer
Trail Obstacle Series at Sandy Lee Watkins Park Saturday, June 3 @ 10am - 5pm | Sandy Lee Watkins Park Participate in a variety of trail divisions (youth, novice or open) with in hand and under saddle classes in each division. You may enter each class up to 2x. Cost is $20/per run. For daily
Self-Care for All Ages
We all know that self-care is important for us as adults, but it is also important for our children. It is critical that we model ways for children and teenagers to learn how to take care of themselves. Self-care for all ages can help us be more introspective and make us aware of our own emotional
2023 Henderson Family Favorites
We are excited to announce the winners of our 4th Annual Henderson Family Favorites contest, where you, our loyal and trustworthy readers, have the opportunity to make your voices heard. Hundreds of you cast your votes for your favorite local spots — from pediatrician to preschools, and sweet treats
Henderson Native is a Rising Local Artist
Photo by: Darrin Phegley Hadlie claims that she started drawing at age 11 or 12. After some time, she started to take an interest in photography, as well. She says she has always had an interest in art, but it was her grandpa that inspired her to keep going. She says she will always remember what
Safe Babies Program
Photo by Darrin Phegley The Deaconess Foundation is focused internally on ways to help Deaconess Health System’s patients and employees. From funding large pieces of equipment to purchasing teddy bears for pediatrics in the emergency room, their work revolves around helping those in need. “It is
Woodworking
Photos by: Sarah Bond A Lifelong Passion Turns into a Retirement Hobby A Lifelong Passion Turns into a Retirement Hobby “When Karl retired in 2020, after managing over 100 engineers, he started creating beautiful wood pieces that will live on for centuries,” said Brenda Neely, Karl Neely’s
Unicorn Yogurt Bark
Photo by: Jamie Plain This magical summer snack could not be easier to make! Kids love eating this colorful treat, and it is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day. Just three ingredients and a quick trip to the freezer and this healthy snack is ready to enjoy! WHAT YOU’ll NEED: ›› 2
A Patriotic Craft That Pops!
Photo by Jamie Plain Add these patriotic party poppers to your Fourth of July celebration this year! Kids young and old will not only love the confetti, but they will love making this super simple craft! What you’ll need: ›› Toilet paper tube ›› Red, white & blue tissue paper or
Ryan and Cynthia Nunn
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (Family, kids, pets, etc). Nunn Party of Five! We have three of the most amazing kids, Jaxon (16), Jacob (14) and Juliet (10) and one crazy fur baby, Boxer, Mazie! Ryan and I have been married for almost 18 years! What do you both do for a
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