Summer was full of fun and games for most kids, but it was also a time when some may have slacked in their reading. Studies show that children who don't engage in reading and creative thinking during their summer breaks often return to school to find a slide in their reading ability, known as
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A Time to Shine: Missoula Children’s Theatre Production of Gulliver’s Travels comes to Henderson
One week plus 47 children equals a truly spectacular performance. Each summer, the Missoula Community Theatre (MCT) comes to town to transform the tristate's children into performers. This year, the group performed Gulliver’s Travels. The kicker? Forty-seven children learned their lines and music
Meet Henderson County Schools’ New Principals
This school year brings lots of new. Parents are enrolling their students with a new online enrollment process. They are buying new boxes of crayons to put in new backpacks in anticipation for the first day of school. For two local elementary schools, students will be greeted on their first day of
Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival
An interview with Singer/Songwriter Don Sampson, One of Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters' Festival's Finest The 8th Annual Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters' Festival is returning to Henderson July 26-29 featuring four nights of intimate, acoustic performances by Nashville singer/songwriters. Sandy Lee
Come Down to the River to Offer Family Fun
The River Heritage Day committee is excited to announce two sanctioned paddle competitions and a friendly float on the Ohio River during the 7th annual “Come Down to the River” festival on Saturday, July 22 at Audubon Mill Park and the riverfront in downtown Henderson, Kentucky. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Vacation Photos from our Facebook Page
Henderson Family Magazine asked for your favorite family vacation photo for our August/September issue. Here are the photos we received!
Henderson County Tourist Commission Selects New Executive Director
The Henderson Tourist Commission has selected a new Executive Director charged with leading the development of Henderson’s tourism economy. Commission Chair Jeff Troxel today announced the selection of Abby Dixon as the Commission’s new Executive Director. Dixon, who succeeds Kyle Hittner in the
Henderson Flash
Baseball is a game of situations: bottom of the ninth, bases loaded. One pitch to go on a perfect game. We relish in the moment. Henderson will soon have its chance to experience its own moments with the Henderson Flash. In June and July Henderson will be host to the flash for its inaugural
Henderson’s Own Little Mr. and Miss Kentucky
Five-year-old Millie Jones and six-year-old Walker Trammel, of Henderson, aren't just a couple of pretty faces. Millie loves to color and make crafts. She aspires to become a singer one day when she grows up. Walker wants to be an "army soldier" and get “more trophies” in his other
Buying Local at the Henderson County Farmers Market
Do you know where your food comes from? Those who shop at the Henderson County Farmers Market sure do. But for those who have never attended the Farmers Market, local farmers, consumers, and the Henderson County's Agriculture Cooperative Extension Office staff say you are truly missing
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