Upcoming Events Summer 2016 - Community Development Services

Upcoming Events
Summer 2016
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Downtown Farmers Market
 Open Weekly Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7 AM—1 PM
 Samplings—Wednesdays, 10 AM—Noon
First Baptist Church Community-Wide Back to School Celebration
 Sunday, August 7: 4—7 PM
 Christian Life Center of First Baptist Church
Fridays @ 5/Sounds on the Square
 The Jimmy Church Band: Friday, August 26: 5—9 PM
Summer Salute Pre-Clipse Festival
 Friday & Saturday, August 26 & 27—Downtown Hopkinsville
 Diamond Rio—August 27: 7 PM
Military Affairs Chili Cook-Off
 Saturday, August 27—Founders Square
 Public Sampling Begins at 3:30
Alhambra Theatre
 American Graffiti— Saturday, August 27: 2 PM
 Chinatown—Friday, September 2: 7 PM
 Dancing with our Stars—Saturday, September 10: 7 PM
 The Raven—TBA in October
 Out of Africa—Sunday, November 13: 2 PM
The Good
Dinosaur
Westside Park
June 3
Max
Minions
Inside Out
Pardue Lane
Park
DeBow
Park
Virginia Park
June 17
July 1
July 15
Angels in Star Wars - The
the Outfield Force Awakens
Ruff Park
Boys & Girls Club
August 5
Sept. 2
SpongeBob Movie
Sponge Out
of Water
Trail of Tears Park
Sept. 16
For more info, call 270-887-4290, email [email protected],
or visit our new website at www.hoptownrec.com
NO ADMISSION CHARGE -
FREE
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
~ 9TH & MAIN ~ Aug. 7-13 ~ Wednesdays & Saturdays 7 AM - 1 PM ~
HELP US CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK
August 7—13
SNAP A PICTURE OF YOURSELF WITH YOUR FAVORITE
VENDOR & POST IT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A
FREE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET T-SHIRT
(WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS 7 AM—1 PM)
BUY LOCAL, EAT HEALTHIER & SUPPORT LOCAL AGRICULTURE!!
https://www.facebook.com/HopkinsvilleDowntownFarmersMarket
Nothing else is close...
2016 SEASON
APRIL 23RD thru OCTOBER 29TH
7 AM—1 PM
9TH & MAIN
DOWNTOWN HOPKINSVILLE
Summer Sampling Dates
(10 AM—Noon)
Sponsored by Christian County
Cooperative Extension
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Nothing else is close...
Aug 10: Squash
Supreme
Aug 17: Green Beans
w/Feta Cheese
& Dill
Aug 24: Tomato Corn
Pesto Pizza
Aug 31: Apple Spinach
Salad
Providing you the area’s best selection of locally grown and
produced fruits, veggies, home-canned goods, home-baked goods,
honey, bedding plants, perennials, fresh-cut flowers and
hand-crafted items
EBT, Credit & Debit Cards Accepted For More Info: 270.887.4285
August
17-18
2016
Who Should Attend?
Bankers
Investors
CPA’s and Accountants
Small Business Owners
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Presented by:
F OR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER :
https://smallbusinesstoolkit.eventbrite.com
OR CALL
(270) 809-6071 for more information
August 17th
LEARN A BOUT T HES E P ROGRA M S
Kentucky Innovation Network
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Free business assistance to help you plan and market your
business or grow your existing business
Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit
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Tax credits from $3,500—$25,000
Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative
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Multiple programs available
Helps reduce the loan risk for participating lenders
Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit
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Up to 50% tax credit for qualified investors/investments
PRESENTERS:
Trigg County —8 a m-9 a m
Ca di z Re na iss a nc e Ce nte r,
Ca di z (ligh t br e ak fa s t p rovid ed)
Lyon Count y —1 2pm -1 pm
Le e S. J ones Com m uni ty
Bui l di ng, E ddy vi l le (lunch prov ided )
C aldw ell Count y —4 pm -5pm
G e or ge Coon P ubli c Li br ar y,
P r i nc e ton (re fre shmen t s prov ided )
August 18th
Ch ri sti an Count y — 8 am -9a m
P e nny ri le El ec tri c, Hopk i ns vi ll e
(l ight br ea k fa s t pro vid ed)
Todd Count y — 12 pm -1 pm
Uni te d S outhe r n Ba nk , E lk ton
(lun ch pro vid ed)
M ARILYN L E B OURVE AU
Pro ject M an ag e r, Of f ice o f En t r ep ren eu rsh ip —Ke n t u cky Cab in et f o r Eco n o m ic Deve lo p m en t
L ORET TA D ANIEL
Dir ect o r , Ken t u ck y In n o v at io n Net wo rk at M u r ray St at e Un ive rsit y
Sponsored by:
Wade White,
Lyon County
Judge-Execu ve
SATURDAY - 7 pm
DIAMOND
RIO
Presented by Jennie Stuart Health
August 26-27, 2016
DOWNTOWN HOPKINSVILLE, KY
Founders Square – 6:00 pm
www.hoptownsummersalute.com
CHILI COOK-OFF RULES:
WIN ONE OF THESE CASH
PRIZES!!!
$1,000
GRAND PRIZE
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
Best Theme
Crowd Favorite
$400
$250
$150
$100
$100
$100
PUBLIC SAMPLING OF CHILI
ALL YOU CAN EAT!
$2.OO DONATION
FREE TO MILITARY WITH ID CARD
WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 6:00 P.M.
A maximum of 60 teams may enter the cook-off. Entries will be
accepted first come, first serve. A maximum of 6 members may be on a
team but there is no minimum number of members. Each team must
prepare a minimum of six (6) gallons of chili and are encouraged to
make more. All chili must be prepared on site. No pre-cooked
ingredients allowed. Cooking may begin at 10:00 a.m.
Ingredients must be listed on a 3x5-inch note card, which must be in the
team captain’s possession at all times. Each team must have two water
jugs in their booth at all times (Health Code Requirement). Jugs may
be filled at the water station. Teams must provide the following items:
tables for serving the chili and food preparation, chairs,
ingredients for chili, all cooking utensils, portable stove or cooking
source, wash pans and banner or decorations. (Teams are
encouraged to include an awning in case of inclement weather). It is
the team captain’s responsibility to check in at the sign-in booth at 9:45
a.m. and see that all team members are on time and familiar with the
rules. Teams must supply and display a banner or sign identifying their
booth. TEAMS MUST DECORATE THEIR BOOTH WITH A MILITARY
OR PATRIOTIC THEME. Team names can be humorous but must be
in good taste. A sample of chili must be turned in for judging at 3:00
p.m. The official judging cup will be provided by the Cook-Off
Committee during the captain’s meeting at 9:45 a.m. The cup cannot
be decorated or disfigured in any manner. Winners will be announced
at 6:00 p.m.
Public sampling will begin at 3:30 p.m. The public may only use the cup
purchased from the Military Affairs Committee. A team may be
disqualified if cups are provided to the public. Booths must be set up on
Saturday, August 27th between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. The space provided
for your booth is 12X12 (grill spaces are the exception). No staked
tents may be used. Teams may not serve alcoholic beverages to the
general public. Teams may not dismantle their booth before 6:30 p.m.
on Saturday. All booths must be dismantled and removed by 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27. Contact Katie Lopez at 270-885-9096 for any
additional information or questions regarding these guidelines.
Christian County Salutes Fort Campbell Week
Chili Cook-Off Entry Form
$60.00
Organization
ENTRY FEE BEFORE
AUGUST 5th
(after the 5th is a
$85.00 fee, and shirts
not guaranteed)
Make check payable to:
Christian County
Chamber of Commerce
Team Captain or Contact Person
*Bringing a Grill? (automatic additional $20 fee for larger space)
*Need Electricity? (automatic additional $5 fee for electricity)
Mailing Address
Yes
No
Yes
No
E-Mail Address
Phone
Team Type: Civilian
Please return form to:
Christian County Chamber of Commerce
2800 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Ph (270) 885-9096
Fax (270) 886-2059
Members’ T-Shirt Sizes
Maximum of 4 Team Members— Enter quantity beside size
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M
L
XL
2X
3X
*Any Shirts ordered
after August 5th
will be $10 each*
CLASSIC MOVIES
At The
Historic
ALHAMBRA
Spring Classics at The Alhambra
AFRICAN QUEEN ..........................................Sunday, April 10 @ 2:00 pm
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY ........................... Sunday, May 1 @ 2:00 pm
NOTORIUS ...................................................... Sunday, June 12 @ 2:00 pm
Summer Movies for the Kids
JUNGLE BOOK................................................ Friday, June 10 @ 10:00 am
BABE ............................................................... Friday, June 17 @ 10:00 am
BEAUTY & THE BEAST ................................. Friday, June 24 @ 10:00 am
ALADDIN ......................................................... Friday, July 1 @ 10:00 am
Summer Classics at The Alhambra
JAWS ............................................................... Sunday, July 10 @ 2:00 pm
AMERICAN GRAFFITI ........................... Saturday, August 27 @ 2:00 pm
Fall Classics at The Alhambra
CHINATOWN ................................................... Friday, Sept. 2 @ 7:00 pm
THE BIG READ .................................................................. TBA October
OUT OF AFRICA............................................. Sunday, Nov. 13 @ 2:00 pm
Holidays at The Alhambra
POLAR EXPRESS ....................................... Saturday, Dec. 10 @ 7:30 pm
WHITE CHRISTMAS .................................... Sunday, Dec. 18 @ 2:00 pm
Series Sponsored by:
OCTOBER 27, 2016
MAYORS UNITY BREAKFAST
Presented By: The City of Hopkinsville and Human Relations Commission
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Location: Christian County Senior Center 1402 W. 7th Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Please RSVP with the Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission (270) 887-4010
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Inaugural
Hopkinsville
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Schedule of Events
10:00-7:00
3:00-5:00
CHRISTMAS MARKET ON THE SQUARE
DICKENS ALLEY ON 6TH STREET
12th Annual PENNYRILE POLAR EXPRESS
-Along East 9th Street-
Story time with FREE Holiday Books, Carriage Rides,
Mini Train Rides, Model Train Display, Pictures with Santa
HOPKINSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE
5:15-6:45
-Glass Ave., South on Main St. to 14th St.Floats, Bands, Food Vendors & More
7:00
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
7:30
THE POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE
-Founders Square-
-Historic Alhambra Theatre-
PENNYROYAL
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