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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
6 Local Things To Do This Season
Cocoa Crawl Saturday, February 10 @ 12:00 - 5:00pm Downtown Henderson Put on your wristband and grab your friends, family, or partner to do the Cocoa Crawl sponsored by the Downtown Henderson Partnership. Each stop will serve a 3 oz. sample of their exclusive cocoa recipe! There is no particular
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Dino-Valentine’s Day By: Lisa Wheeler Cheery rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler and delightfully goofy illustrations from Barry Gott invite readers to celebrate Valentine’s Day in true dino style. Raptor and Leso
The Eras of Women in Business Soiree and Dinner
Celebrating local Women Photos by: HJRR PHOTOGRAPHY A Partnership to Support Local Women in Business When our local chamber saw other communities honoring women in business, they knew it would be a great fit for Henderson. Field & Main Bank is a member of the chamber and also one of their top
Making a Difference in the Lives of Students
Young Life is a faith-based non-profit organization providing high school students positive role models and the opportunity to come as they are while having fun with friends, making memories and living life to the fullest. The Start of Young Life in Henderson Young Life in Henderson first started
Tabitha Taylor: Painting The Town
Valentine’s Day DIY Garland
Photo by: Jamie Plain Don’t spend a lot of money on Valentine’s Day decorations! This simple craft is perfect for your kids to make and takes very few supplies. It’s great for fine motor skills development and is fun to make! Instructions: ›› Cut heart shapes out of spare card board. ›› Wrap yarn
Miniature Valentine’s Cakes
Photo by Jamie Plain If you are searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, what could be better than a sweet treat? These miniature portable loaf tins are easy to find and your cakes can be baked right inside and topped with any Valentine’s Day themed candies you desire. The best part is,
Parent Profile: Jayme Floyd
Tell us a little about yourself. I was born and raised in Henderson, KY. After finishing high school, I went on to graduate from University of Kentucky—Go Big Blue! A large portion of my family resides in Henderson or close to this area. My husband is Jeff Jones, and I have a stepdaughter, Lily. We
9 Local Things To Do This Season
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Tuesday, December 5 @ 5 - 7:30pm Henderson County Public Library - Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Room C Do you absolutely LOVE Christmas? How about ugly Christmas sweaters? Top that off with a hot chocolate bar and some yummy cookies, and you have the perfect
The Book Nook
Just Be Claus: A Christmas Story By: Barbara Joosse Even as a baby, sweet little Claus seemed different. He didn’t cry like the other babies and with his rosy cheeks and round little belly, he was a jolly soul. His grandmother declares he is precisely perfect! But as Claus grows, the little boy