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September 2021
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
Based on a major exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America explores enduring questions that have faced our nation since the American Revolution: who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens, and whose voices will be heard. The exhibition uses rich photographs, engaging interactives and videos, and objects to show that every community plays a role in this story and to create a platform for rich…
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Hay Bale Trail and Autumn Acre Play Area at Mahr Park
The fall fun at Mahr Park continues throughout October! The Autumn Acre play area in the community garden is open for the community to enjoy. Activities include hay- maze, corn pit, corn-maze, archery boards, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, pumpkin checkers, racing boards, photo opportunities, and flower picking! Be sure to drive through the Hay Bale Trail with over 30 creative and fun entries!
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Cookin’ for Kids 2021
Cookin' for Kids is a fundraiser benefiting the youth of Hopkins County by way of the Hopkins County Family YMCA and the Madisonville Rotary Club. The event will now be held at the Danny Peyton Outdoor Educational Center at Mahr Park and will feature celebrity chefs of Hopkins County, many of whom you may recognize from their other gigs as prominent community leaders! Chefs will whip up their favorite dishes, and attendees will have an opportunity to sample then and…
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Window Painting Downtown Madisonville
Guess what time it is!!! FREE Window Painting time!!!October 21st & October 22nd with on-site registration & paint pickup from 1-5:30. We have simplified the registration process and you can pre-register your kids online athttps://tinyurl.com/windowpaintonline Or you can print your registration and bring it with you.FORM TO PRINT: https://tinyurl.com/windowpaintformFLYER: https://tinyurl.com/windowpaintflyerGUIDELINES: https://tinyurl.com/windowpaintguidelines
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Halloween Spooktacular Trunk N Treat
Join Workforce Connections for a Drive-Thru Trunk N Treat!!Thursday, Oct. 21st from 4:30 PM – 7 PM. Free Candy for all Children!!
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Photography Weekends at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park's Photography Weekends consists of a contest with beginner, intermediate, and advanced divisions, evening program, critique, & award ceremony. Nature Photography is the main emphasis of the weekend. Awards will be given out for Best in Show, and 1-3rd place in each division.Pre-registered participants will be emailed their rules packet. Contestants may begin taking photographs for the contest at 5:00 A.M. on Friday. They must submit their contest photographs by 3:00 P.M. on Saturday.Photographs must be…
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Window Painting Downtown Madisonville
Guess what time it is!!! FREE Window Painting time!!!October 21st & October 22nd with on-site registration & paint pickup from 1-5:30. We have simplified the registration process and you can pre-register your kids online athttps://tinyurl.com/windowpaintonline Or you can print your registration and bring it with you.FORM TO PRINT: https://tinyurl.com/windowpaintformFLYER: https://tinyurl.com/windowpaintflyerGUIDELINES: https://tinyurl.com/windowpaintguidelines
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Harvest Fest
Have some family fun while supporting the local community! Presented by the Hopkins Central Boys Basketball Team, Harvest Fest will include local vendors, food trucks, kids activities, a cornhole tournament, and trunk-or-treat! The event will be held at Hopkins County Central High School.Coffee and Donuts 8-9:30 a.m.Cornhole Tournament 12-2 p.m.Trunk-or-Treat 2:30-4 p.m.For additional information, please contact 270-871-2848.
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1st Annual Fall Spectacular- Car Show & Trunk or Treat
Join Everlasting Friends for their first annual Fall Spectacular from 10am-4pm on Saturday, Oct. 23rd at Parkway Plaza Mall! There will be a costume contest, trunk or treating, awards, a vendor 50/50 raffle, balloon twisting, and face painting! Cars can register from 10am-1pm and Trunk or Treat will be held from 2-4pm.Contact 812-568-5941 or 270-213-1195 for more info!
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Bark About Hike
Join hike leaders Michael Meadows and Chip Tate as we explore the forest with our furry friends.Safety is always our first priority at Mahr Park Arboretum, so we ask all dog owners to keep their dogs on a 6-8' leash. If you use a reel leash, please keep your fur-baby close during the hike to prevent any tripping/tangling.The hike will be approximately 1.5 miles, so we encourage you to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water for you and your…
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