Photos by Darrin Phegley Channeling Energy Charlotte Smoot knew she had found the perfect place for her granddaughter, Nevaeh Carpenter, to channel her “flipping all over the place” into a skill she could hone after only one class at BP Elite Gymnastics. The gym, located on St Joseph Avenue in
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Host a Cookie Decorating Party
Photos by Jacqueline Jordan Russell For Valentine’s Day (or really any holiday) I suggest hosting a cookie decorating party! This sweet soiree is great for kids of all ages, or even for a fun girls’ afternoon with your own adult friends. And with a little bit of planning, you can keep the mess to
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Photos by Jamie Plain Strawberries are the unofficial fruit associated with Valentine’s Day, so we think this treat is a perfect way to celebrate the day! Your kids will love this as a sweet Valentine’s Day dessert, or even as a side dish at dinner! It’s a delicious combination of sweet and salty,
Parent Profile: Evan Dixon
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about yourself (Family, kids, pets, etc) My wife, Abby, and I have been married for seven years. We’ve lived in Henderson the entire time we’ve been married. We have two wonderful children that make life fun, Eliza 4, and Graham 1. We also have three dogs.
7 Local Things To Do This Season
Make and Take Fresh Wreath Class Saturday, November 26 @ 10:30am Henderson Extension Expo Center Don’t miss the Henderson County Master Gardeners wreath event this holiday season. Class cost is $20 (including an 8” wreath), $25 (including a 12” wreath) or $30 (including a 16” wreath). All
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. A Fairy Merry Christmas By: Julie Andrews It’s almost Christmas, and for Geraldine that means it’s time for snowflakes, presents, and decorations galore. When her mom suggests that their family exchange
There’s No Place Like Local For The Holidays
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Independence Bank are partnering again this November to put on SHOP HENDERSON. Held annually, this event seeks to support any small business in Henderson County. It incentivizes shoppers to keep their dollars local as they search for gifts and make Christmas
Jadie’s Wish
“We were excited for Jadie. We actually didn’t know who was coming. They just told us volunteers would be there. Of course - this big group came from Old National Bank. They were like a big family. Amazing people. It was very, very heartwarming. It was amazing to see people that you didn’t know do
Young Leaders in Community Service
The Henderson Cotillion is an entirely student run, all-girls organization that has made it their mission to help the Henderson community. Since June of this year, the Henderson Cotillion has helped out with community service at New Hope Animal Rescue, Matthew 25, the Jeep Rally through Audubon
Bringing Back The Gift of Skateboarding
A New Non-Profit Revives Passion for the Sport Photo by Darrin Phegley Teens like Xander Pruitt trying out tricks in an indoor skate park alongside nine-year-old Ty Hudnall and seven-year-old Reid Phelps is what this new non-profit is all about. Pruitt started skateboarding two and a half years
Calling all Hendersonians!