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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Third Friday - Schedule for 2010

July 16: Fresh: The Movie at G.C. Senior Citizens Center
August 20: Oldies at the Ford Garage at Todd & Brummett Barber Shop
September 17: Pick 'n' on the Porch at Nina Ridge Country Store
October 15: Bonfire & Sing-Along at Charles Scott's Farm- CANCELLED due to dry weather
November 19: Mini-Potluck & Tour of Owsley House, Danville Dulcimers in Concert
December 17: Victorian Christmas at Hammond's Hall B&B (Info: 859-792-6632)

THIRD FRIDAY started in July of 2010 and is a series of community get-togethers the third Friday of each month, from 7-9 pm. Hosted by no organization, started by friends Jean Turner, Maria Turner & Karla Sefcak, with community partnerships varying monthly. Questions? E-mail: thirdfridaygc@gamil.com or call 859-792-6704.

Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter: September 30, 2010

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-Garrard-County-Chamber-of-Commerce.html?soid=1103508747127&aid=AYQQYWY_3is

Historical Mural to be painted in Lancaster

This is the first draft of 3 to 4 historical murals being planned for the area behind the Grand Theatre in Lancaster. More things will be added & a few things will be tweaked. This is representing the Paint Lick area - Kennedy Plantation, Uncle Tom's cabin, Walker Fox Hounds (my heritage), one of the first horse races in the area & tobacco cutting. This wonderful painting was done by James Crow, a famous equestrian artist, who is one of Garrard County's treasures. We are raising funds for the murals through grants, donations and in-kind resources.
Jean Turner, Arts Council

If you would like more information, please contact Jean at Hammonds Hall Bed & Breakfast, 859-792-6632.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Battle of Lancaster - October 8 - 10, 2010


Civil War Reenactment.
Garrard County Fair Grounds.
See website for details:

Mini-Potluck & Tour/Danville Dulcimers in Concert - November 19, 2010


Please join us for this month’s Third Friday, An Early Thanksgiving at the Owsley House, November 19th, 7-9 p.m., 656 Stanford Road, Lancaster.

We’re having an open house, live music, a mini-potluck, and tour guides in each room – our tour guides will be dressed in period costume, the house will be decorated with a Thanksgiving theme; food will be served in the family dining room as the Danville Dulcimers play in the adjacent pa
rlor, with their music heard wafting throughout the house – it’s going to be a beautiful evening!

We’re asking those who can, to please bring a plate of finger food to share. And anyone who would like to, we’d love to have you wear a period costume too.

Questions? E-mail: thirdfridaygc@gmail or call 859-792-6704. (Third Friday is a free, monthly community get-together; locations vary. Everyone is invited. Donations are welcomed to help cover costs.)

Pickin' On The Porch - September 17, 2010 - Newspaper review

Pickin’ on the porch — Garrard's 'Third Fridays' events attract folks - Amnews - September 21, 2010

NINA RIDGE — People who drove past Freda Johnson’s store Friday night on Nina Ridge may have found themselves compelled to stop, drawn by the toe-tapping music.

Johnson and her sons, Ray Johnson and Steve Moore, hosted “Pickin’ on the Porch,” the third Third Friday community get-together.

The event drew about 150 people who came to hear the music, play checkers and cards, visit with friends and eat hamburgers, fries and free popcorn.

Guests came from as far away as Pennsylvania, and as near as Harrodsburg, Stanford, Pine Hill, Berea, Nicholasville, Crab Orchard and several areas of Garrard County.

Dan Waters of Payne and Waters served as emcee for a line-up of professional and local performers, who volunteered their talents.

Seven-year-old Alex Miller, accompanying himself on guitar, led off the evening’s festivities with two songs. Justin Cromer played a medley of crowd favorites on the keyboard and accompanied a set with Ron Payne and Dan Waters.

Banjo player Andy Blythe sang some interactive songs and ballads.

Blythe is famous for his participation in the TV show, “HeeHaw,” his many commercial jingles and his folk ballads.

His wife joined him for a few of his songs.

Danny Jordan, on guitar, was joined by his young daughter on fiddle, as they sang and played country favorites.

Throughout the evening, Payne and Waters presented gospel and nostalgic oldies, as well as, some original material by Waters.

Libby, Darrell and Donna Tuggle topped off the musical festivities with hand-clapping Bluegrass music that prompted people to get up and dance. The performance was especially heartwarming, since it was the first time in many years that the Tuggles had taken the stage.

Throughout the evening, many people commented on how much joy they received from neighbors, families and friends coming together to enjoy the pleasures of a simpler time.

Copyright: AMNews.com 2010

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Third Friday - Schedule for 2010

July 16: Fresh: The Movie at G.C. Senior Citizens Center
August 20: Oldies at the Ford Garage at Todd & Brummett Barber Shop
September 17: Pick 'n' on the Porch at Nina Ridge Country Store
October 15: Bonfire & Sing-Along at Charles Scott's Farm- CANCELLED due to dry weather
November 19: Mini-Potluck & Tour of Owsley House, Danville Dulcimers in Concert
December 17: Victorian Christmas at Hammond's Hall B&B (Info: 859-792-6632)

Free Events. Donations accepted.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Details listed monthly (see category: Third Friday - A Community Get-Together)
Questions, thirdfridaygc@gmail.com or call 859-792-6704