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Take a Kid Fishing Day in Muhlenberg Co.

Take a Kid Fishing Day in Muhlenberg Co.

Eggstravaganza 2013 set for Madisonville

Eggstravaganza 2013 set for Madisonville

Covenant Community Church in Madisonville is holding “Eggstravaganza 2013” this Saturday, March 23,  at Madisonville City Park.

The event, billed as ‘western Kentucky’s largest Easter Egg Hunt’, gets underway at 10 a.m.

Church officials say 30,000 eggs will be spread out inside the park for kids up to 12 years of age.  Over 5,000 people are expected to attend.

Pennyrile Forest State Park plans dinner, Easter egg hunt

Pennyrile Forest State Park plans dinner, Easter egg hunt

Kentucky State Parks will be serving their annual Easter buffets March 31, and several parks are planning other special events.

The menu includes beef carved on the line, baked country ham, golden fried catfish and hushpuppies. The meal will also include fresh fruit, a cheese bar, garden vegetables, salad and desserts.

The price for adults is $18.49 and children (12 and under) are $8.49, not including tax. The price includes a beverage. (Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park and Pennyrile Forest State Park menu and pricing will vary)

Several parks are planning egg hunts and other activities for guests.

Kentucky teams up with HumanaVitality to lower the cost of healthier foods

Kentucky teams up with HumanaVitality  to lower the cost of healthier foods

Kentucky Employees' Health Plan's LivingWell program announced today its participation in Vitality HealthyFood, making health plan members who shop at Walmart eligible for five percent savings on healthier foods.

The foods that qualify for Walmart's Great For You icon, include fresh fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy.

Vitality HealthyFood, a first-of-its-kind effort to help consumers save money on more-nutritious foods and ultimately, live longer, healthier lives, was launched four months ago by HumanaVitality and Walmart. The program offers savings on items that qualify for Walmart's Great For You icon, which was developed in consultation with food and nutrition experts in the public and private sector, as well as leading health organizations.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa Saturday in Central City

Pancake Breakfast with Santa Saturday in Central City

The Rotary Club of Muhlenberg County will host its annual  Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 1 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church(Corner of Broad St. and 3rd in Central City.

Adult tickets are $5.  Students 12 and under $2 (available at the door).

Kids can have their picture taken with Santa and all children receive a free book(while supplies last).

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Bremen Elementary Family Resource Center.

Spookiness at Pennyrile part of KY State Parks Halloween fun

Spookiness at Pennyrile part of KY State Parks Halloween fun

It’s time to get out the pumpkins and ghoulish decorations at Kentucky State Parks, as they prepare for one of the most popular times of the year – Halloween.

Many of the park system’s campgrounds will be having special activities for campers, including decorations, costumes, hayrides and games for the kids. And other resort parks, recreation parks and historic sites will also have special events during October – a great time to be outside with family and friends.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs will hold a Halloween Campout October 26 and 27.

The fun begins Friday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. with spooky storytelling. On Saturday, Oct. 27, the day will begin with wagon rides at 10 a.m. followed by arts and crafts at 1 p.m., cemetery scavenger hunt at 3 p.m., trick-or-treating 4-7 p.m., a pumpkin-carving contest at 5 p.m., campsite decorating contest at 5 p.m. and a costume contest at 6 p.m. For information, call 1-800-325-1711.

Fireworks require extra safety during dry weather

The Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Division of Fire Prevention are reminding area residents to be safe with fireworks this Fourth of July, especially in light of the dry weather.

“Given the current drought conditions, we urge Kentuckians across the state to take extra precaution when using fireworks this holiday season,” said Leah MacSwords, director of the Division of Forestry. “Sparks from fireworks can and do ignite wildfires especially in dried grass and fields, and the slightest wind can make these fires spread quickly. 

“The Division of Forestry has been responding to wildfires throughout June because of the extra dry conditions,” she said.