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January
Holland CPAs, located at 167 South Main Street, Russellville, will be hosting the Chamber's Coffee & Networking Hour on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Please make plans to stop by Holland's office anytime between 7:30-8:30AM, to enjoy some breakfast and networking opportunities.
The Gasper RIver Strings, January 27,2007, 7:00 p.m. Logan County Public Library, 201 West Sixth Street, Russellville. For more information visit them on the web, www.myspace.com/loganarts .
February
Logan County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, Thursday, February 22, Crossroads Church, Russellville, doors open at 6pm, dinner 6-7pm, entertainment 6:45pm, awards program 7:15pm. Theme is "It's Show Time." Dress is casual or come as your favorite movie/tv character. Tickets are $35 each. Contact the Chamber for more information logancounty@logantele.com
March
Logan County Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 31, 2007, 2PM, at Logan County High School. Age categories are 0-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, and 9-10 years. Prizes awarded in each age category. For more information, contact the Chamber at logancounty@logantele.com or Russellville Parks & Recreation, 726-5033.
April
South Union Seminar. April 20-21, 2007, Shaker Museum at South Union. Reservations are required for the Museum's annual educational forum. This year, the focus will be the "Music of the Shakers." Meals prepared by the 1869 Shaker Tavern Bed & Breakfast. Contact: Shaker Museum, 542-4167, 800-811-8379, www.shakermuseum.com
May
Purple Martin Festival, Lewisburg. Saturday, May 26, 2PM, 2007. Arts/crafts booths, music, parade & more. Contact: Kaye Whitson, 270-755-2516.
June
Shake, Ride 'N' Roll. Shaker Museum at South Union. June 9, 2007. Registration begins at 7AM, rides begin at 8AM. Three courses offered wind through scenic Logan and Simpson counties, 62.5 mile, 31 mile, 10 mile. $25 registration includes snacks, lunch, entertainment, and Museum tour. Contact: Shaker Museum, 542-4167, 800-811-8379; www.shakermuseum.com
A Discussion of Religion, June 16-17, 2007, at the Red River Meeting House, located between Russellville & Adairville, in Schochoh. This event commemorates the 207th anniversary of The Great Revival. Topics of discussion include: religion and longhunters, an 18th century view of religion, revivals of the 18th century, oxen driving demostrations and other info and presentations. The discussion begins at 10am on the 16th, with period church services at 7pm featuring a sermon from Barton W. Stone as reenacted by Doc Muzzy. A period correct Sacramental service will be held at 10am on Sunday the 17th. Documentation for the Sunday Sacramental service comes directly from a Scottish Presbyterian sermon book published in 1793. Camping is encouraged with areas for either primitive or modern camping. Wood, water, straw, and porta johns are provided. Please pre-register online at www.1800revival.org or by mail: Frank Jarboe, 1785 Old Springfield Road, Woodburn, KY 42170. For more info, call 270-996-7099 or email parson.john@yahoo.com
Russellville Romp, June 23, downtown Russellville. For more info, call Russellville Parks & Recreation, 270-726-5033.
July
July Jive, July 6, 2007, Park Square, Russellville. Enjoy live music & more! For more info, contact Russellville Parks & Recreation, 270-726-5033.
August
September
Red River Meeting House & Cemetery Annual Meeting, Sunday, September 9, 2007 (2nd Sunday in Sept), 1PM-dinner on the grounds, 2PM-service and business meeting to follow. Location: Red River Meeting House, Hwy 663, near Schochoh. The annual meeting is where members and guests come and enjoy a potluck meal, singing, and preaching. Everyone is invited. Contact: Richard Moore, 270-539-6528, moore@logantele.com www.redriverrevival.com
October
51st Annual Logan County Tobacco & Heritage Festival, October 6-13, 2007. Contact: Logan County Chamber of Commerce, 726-2206.
Shaker Farm Day, October 6, 2007. Step into South Union during the 1870 harvest season. Features living history demonstrations and interactive activities. 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. $7 for adults, $2 for children. Contact: Shaker Museum, 542-4167, 800-811-8379, www.shakermuseum.com.
Primitive Camp Meeting & Rendezvous at the Red River Meeting House & Cemetery, Hwy 663, near Schochoh, October 12, 13, 14, 2007. A three day event in which reenactors dress in period clothing, live in tents, and cook over open fires, exhibiting the lifestyle of the "Second Great Awakening" time period. Demonstrations and activities for visitors to see, do and enjoy include dulcimer lessons, Cheyenne tepee tour, hawk and skillet throwing competitions, self-guided cemetery tours, history lessons, demonstrations on how to make a fire using flint and steel, and non-demominational church services. Good educational experience for young and old alike. Contact: Tom Ruley, 270-586-7632, backwoodsministry@hotmail.com www.redriverrevival.com
November
A Shaker Breakfast, November 3, 2007 and November 10, 2007. Enjoy a Cilci War-era South Union breakfast served inside the 1869 Shaker Tavern Bed & Breakfast. Features buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken, sweet potatoes, eggs, sausage, apple pie, asparagus, cheese, pickles, and much more! 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. seatings each day. Reservations required. $20 for museum members, $22 for non-members. Contact: Shaker Museum, 542-4167, 800-811-8379, www.shakermuseum.com.
Christmas at Shakertown, November 30, 2007. One of Kentucky's finest antique and craft markets, just in time for the holidays! Features over 30 regional vendors. Preview Party features coffee and dessert bar, performances by the South Union Quartet and - of course - exceptional shopping. 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. $10 per ticket. Contact: Shaker Museum, 542-4167, 800-811-8379, www.shakermuseum.com.
December
Christmas at Shakertown, December 1, 2007. One of Kentucky's finest antique and craft markets, just in time for the holidays! Features over 30 regional vendors. Open House 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is a monetary or canned food donation for local families in need. Homemade baked goods and lunch available in addition to exquisite antiques and handmade crafts. Contact: Shaker Museum, 542-4167, 800-811-8379, www.shakermuseum.com.
Community Announcements
Lewisburg Senior Citizens - meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 10AM, City Hall Lewisburg. Enjoy buffet lunch, card games, guest speakers, music with local singers and bands. Contact: Joyce Hardison, 755-4706.
Lewisburg Homemakers - meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10AM, at homes of members. Meeting include lessons, potluck lunch, and recreation. Contact: Joyce Hardison, 755-4706.
Logan County Republican Women's Club - meets on 4th Tuesday of each month, 5:30PM, at the headquarters on South Main Street, Russellville. Contact: Cheryl Fynboe, 726-2633.
4th Street Stage Community Theatre. Contact: Cherly Fynboe, 726-2633.
Logan County Genealogical Society, Inc., Volunteer Day - every Tuesday, 8:30AM-3PM, Archives Building, West Fourth Street, Russellville. Volunteers complete queries sent by letter, email; work on preservation of old county records; abstract records for printing of books for Society to sell. Contact: Judy Lyne, 726-8179. www.logancountygenealogicalsociety.org
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