Santa Sightings This Weekend

Where's Santa going to be this weekend?

Gingerbread House Decorating Party at the FAC

December 16, 6:30-8:30

$10 per builder at the door/$8 if preregistered by Dec. 15

All supplies provided, Santa, hot chocolate, and more!

Selfies with Santa at The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
Saturday, December 17, 5 to 8 pm

Walmart (Shelbyville)

Saturday, December 17, 11-4

Kroger (Boone Station Road)

Saturday, December 17, 10-2

Pet Pictures with Santa
Metzger's Country Store (Simpsonville)

December 17,  9:30-2:00

Bring family, friends, and pets to have pictures with Santa

Bring your own camera!!

Santa Minis - get photos with Santa
Two local photographers are  teaming up to offer great photo packages starting at $25
10am-3pm, first come first served. See details here.


Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

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Holiday Camps in Shelby County

 

Whether you have to work or you just want to get some last minute shopping done, we've compiled a list of some Winter Break Camps in Shelby County!

Kaleidoscope's Winter Break Camp

December 19-December 23
December 26-December 30
$125/week, $100 for a sibling
$30/day, $25 for a sibling
Call 502-437-2261 for more info or to reserve your spot!

Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks C3 Holiday Camp
December 19-December 30, 7:30-6 pm
There will be swim time, movies, gym time, coloring, and more each day!
Bring a bathing suit and pack a lunch each day!
See fun scheduled events here
Call 502-633-5059 for more info!


Have a wonderful Winter Break!

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Holiday Happenings this Weekend!

 

This weekend (December 3 and December 4) is filled with so many fun holiday events! 

Lowe's Build and Grow

Christmas Ornaments

December 3 at 10am

Shelby County Christmas Parade

December 3, 10am

"Sights and Sounds of the Season"

Coca Cola Caravan will be at Kroger in Shelbyville

December 3, 10 am to 7 pm

Free pictures with Santa

A Night in Bethlehem- A Drive through Live Nativity Experience

Shelbyville First Baptist Church

December 3, 6-8 pm

Bagdad Christmas

Children's crafts at the fire house start at 5 pm

Chili supper at the Ruritan Club

Bagdad Christmas parade starts at 6 pm at the square

"Christmas Cruise" Christmas Dinner and Auction

Cornerstone Christian Academy

December 3, 6 pm

Tickets: Adults/$30 Children/$15

Christmas at the Library

December 4, 1-3:30pm

Don't forget about the Shelby County Christmas Tree Farm and Nursery if your family is looking to purchase a live tree this year. Info here!

Info here on ways to give back and help others!

Have a wonderful weekend making memories with your family!

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Ways to Give Back in Shelby County

 

Let's help make this amazing community even better by showing love and kindness to all those in need- not just this holiday season, but all year long! Here's a few places to donate toys, clothes, or time!

The Shelby County Fire Department is collecting toys and money for their annual toy drive until December 15 at Fire Station 1. 100% of your donations go to helping children in Shelby County. There are also several Toys for Tots boxes set up around town to collect new toys for children in need.

The Shelby County Library is having a Shoe Box Challenge. They are asking that you decoratea  shoe box, fill it with personal hygiene items, and then drop it off at the library before December 17th. Boxes will be donated to the Serenity Center in Shelbyville. They are trying to reach their goal of 400 boxes- let's help them out! Examples of items to include in box include soap, toothbrush/paste, combs, shaving cream, razor, lotions, deodorant, etc.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby County is accepting donations for the families in need that they serve. They are always looking for mentors and community leaders to serve on their advisory board. They have mentors waiting to be matched with youth ages 7-16. If you want to be a Big Brother or Big Sister call 753-3745 or visit bbbsky.org today!

Help a child or family in need through the Angel Tree. There are several angel trees around the county that still have angels that need to be adopted. Kroger has a tree full of angels looking for food donations or gift cards. Call local churches to see if they still have angels or families in need of assistance. 

Do you knit or crochet? If so, A Place to Sleep, needs volunteers who can knit or crochet blocks for blankets. Free yarn and hooks/needles are available if needed. Contact Lynn Whittaker at 321-7116 if you can help out with this great ministry.

Soles for Souls at Central Baptist Church, 1958 US 127 Bypass-North. They are collecting new and clean used footwear of various types to donate to people in the community and around the world that may need them.

Crestview Care and Rehabilitation is looking for volunteers to help residents through arts, crafts, games, music, reading, and other activities. Crestview will also host small groups to include interested residents for community or religious involvement. Call Brittany Mitchell at 633-2454 to volunteer today!

Therapeutic Riding Association Inc. of Louisville (T.R.A.I.L) is located in Simpsonville and is looking for individuals who enjoy horses and working with special needs children and adults to help assist with therapeutic riding lessons. Call Nathalie Green at 876-7844 if this sounds like something that you could assist with. 

You can donate your gently used items to Operation Care or Centro Latino on Main Street.

Shelby County Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to walk, play with, and socialize with dogs and cats. Call 633-0009 to volunteer today! Tyson's Chance Animal Foundation is always looking for donations of various items. Like them on Facebook to keep up with what they are in need of the most.

An easy way to give back is to make sure your Kroger card is linked up to your local school, church, or nonprofit through their Community Rewards program. It's an easy way to raise money for your organization, just by shopping at Kroger and swiping your card!

I'm sure there are many other great ways to give back in Shelby County. If you know of any that you would like to add to the list, please email me at Kimberly@louisvillefamilyfun.net and I will gladly add it! Thank you!

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Christmas at the Library

Christmas at the Shelby County Library
Sunday, December 4
1:00 to 3:30

Pictures with Santa

Holiday Music

Write letters to Santa (he may even write back!)

Make reindeer food

Listen to Christmas stories

Refreshments

and more!

The Shelby County Library is such a beautiful place, especially around Christmas. If you've never been to Christmas at the Library, you must try to attend this year. The staff does such a wonderful job and is always so friendly. It has become an annual Christmas tradition for my family!

See other fun events happening at the Shelby County Library by clicking here!

Check out all the other fun Holiday events happening in Shelby County here! 

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Shelby Christmas Tree Farm & Nursery

The Shelby Christmas Tree Farm and Nursery opens on Thanksgiving Day (10am to 6pm)! They will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as well this week. They will then be open on weekends until Christmas!

It is located at 175 McDaniels Road in Shelbyville.

There are 5 species to choose from: Scotch Pine, White Pine, Austrian Pine, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir!
You and your family can choose the perfect tree and cut it down yourself! Hand saws are available, and they will assist with cutting if needed.

Hot chocolate, apple cider, and treats will also be available!
Sounds like a perfect family tradition in the making!

Read the story of how this Christmas tree farm came to be here!

Saturday- 10 am to dusk
Sunday- 1 pm to dusk

Follow them on Facebook and Twitter!

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10 Places to Play Outside in Shelby County with your kids

1. Clear Creek Park

2. Red Orchard Park

3. Finchville Park

4. Greenway Trail

5. Simpsonville Park

6. Lake Shelby

7. Shelby Trails Park

8. Skate Park

9. Wiche Park

10. Your own backyard :)

Which is your favorite?

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Veteran's Day Freebies

We are so appreciative to all the men and women who have served our county or are currently serving. We compiled a list of businesses in the Shelby County area who are honoring veterans and active military with freebies this Veteran's Day (November 11, 2016). 

Bob Evans- Veterans and active duty members can enjoy a free meal on their limited menu (six choices available) on November 11, 2016. 

Cattlemans- Veterans and active duty members can enjoy a free lunch entree (up to $10) from 11 am to 2 pm on November 11, 2016. 

Little Ceasars- Free $5 Hot and Ready lunch combo between 11 am and 2 pm for all veterans and active duty members on November 11, 2016. 

Cracker Barrel- Free double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake on November 11, 2016 for all veterans and active duty members. Dine in only. 

White Castle- Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Meal #1-6.

Beauty Pro's Salon & Boutique (802 Washington Street, Shelbyville)- Free haircut for veterans on November 11, 2016. Call 991-3275 for more details.

Great Clips- Veterans get a free haircut on November 11, 2016. Anyone who gets a haircut on November 11 will get a coupon for a free haircut to give to a veteran (doesn't expire until the end of the year). 

*Most of these restaurants require a proof of service or military ID to get the freebie. Some may require you to dine in to earn the freebie. There are other restaurants in the Louisville area offering free meals (Aplebees, Chilis, Hooters, IHOP, Olive Garden, Red Robin, and more).

Thank you again for your service! 

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Starbucks Deal

Here's a great deal for all the Starbucks lovers out there!
The only Starbucks in Shelby County is located inside the Kroger on Boone Station Road. 

Buy any one Holiday drink at Starbucks between 2 and 5 pm November 10 through November 14 and get one FREE to share with a friend! Holiday drinks include Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, Caramel Brulee Latte, Chestnut Praline, Eggnog Latte, Joy brewed tea, Sweet Cream Narino 70 Cold Brew, and Holiday Spice Flat White. You can get them hot, iced, or frozen. 

Yum! 

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November Family Fun

 

Dad's Only Story Time

Shelby County Library

November 1, 5:30

Read alouds, music, craft, and free pizza!

First Saturday Walk About

November 5, 8am
Family Activity Center
(All participants receive a free pass to the FAC for a future date)

Jeptha Creed Grand Opening
November 11, 2-6 pm
Tours, cocktails, and more!

Family Fun Night- Zentangles
at Shelby County Extension Office
November 11, 6-8 pm
$2/person, call 633-4593 to reserve your spot

Tree Lighting Event at Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
November 11, 7pm

Trims and Whims Craft Show
November 12, 10-4
November 13, 11-4
Wright Elementary School

Celebration of Lights- Shelbyville
November 12, 4-8 pm

Rooted in Shelby Open House
November 15, 3-7 pm
Shelby County Extension Office
Educational displays, demos, hands-on learning experiences, and more!

Turkey Trot 5K
November 19, 7:30-10am

Family Fun Day at the Shelby County Library
November 19, 11am
STEM Fun (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Science Experiments and more!

Light up Simpsonville
November 19, 6:15
Lights, Santa, Chili, Children's Choir

Fall Finale Fun Day at Shelby Trails Park
November 19, 10-2

Shelby County Farmers' Market Christmas Bazaar
November 26, 9-3
Shelby County Fairgrounds

Shop Small Saturday
November 26
Shop and support all the local shops in Shelby County!

Story time at the library:
Preschool- Tuesdays at 10 and 11
Preschool- Wednesdays at 10 and 11
Baby- Thursdays at 10 or 11

Live Music at Talon Winery
Every Friday at 6 pm
Every Saturday at 4 pm
See schedule here

Have a great month making memories!

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Light the Night Corn Maze at Mulberry Orchard

There are several corn mazes around, but how many of them are you allowed to go into at night?! Mulberry Orchard in Shelbyville has added an extra thrill to their corn maze by allowing people to do just that during their Light the Night Corn Maze event. Make sure you bring your flashlights (they're required) and head over to 1330 Mulberry Pike! You and your family can try to make your way through their maze using only the moon light and your flashlight. How fun! And as an added bonus- when you do make your way to the exit there will be a bonfire waiting! Bonfires are a fall staple! My daughter's love to roast marshmallows and sit around the fire telling not so scary stories. Mulberry will have everything you need for s'mores available to purchase, or you can pick something else up from their yummy kitchen- apple cider, doughnuts, snacks, etc.
The weather is going to be perfect, the staff is the friendliest around, and the orchard itself is a beautiful place to spend this Fall night! Go have some fun and make memories that will last forever!

For more info on the Light the Night event, click here.

October 22, 2016
& October 28, 2016

6:30-8:30

$5/person, children 5 and under FREE! 

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Woodworking Maniak Grand Opening

Woodworking Maniak

 There's a new shop opening on Main Street in Shelbyville this Saturday, October 22.
The Woodworking Maniak store will open at 545 Main Street, next to Sixth and Main Coffeehouse.

The Woodworking Maniak is a family owned and operated business. Timothy Babb and his whole family are invested in this business, including his wife Amy and two children Alex (10) and Sarah (1). Amy will help run the store while Tim is off-site in the workshop building more items. Timothy, who is also a member of the Shelby Regional Arts Council, creates wonderful hand crafted items from local (and some exotic) wood. He sources nearly all of his lumber in Kentucky from two sources, McInturf Sawmill & Kiln and Bagdad Lumber. Because most of his lumber is from Kentucky, he has been granted the Kentucky Proud status for the past few years.

Some of his items include pens, games, custom signs, wine holders, cutting boards, and more! Check out his website here to view some of these amazing wood creations and even watch videos on how some of them are made.

Here's a little more info about Saturday's Grand Opening Celebration:

• Ribbon Cutting at 10 am
• First 50 people in line can enjoy a free beverage from Sixth and Main Coffeehouse.
• Sign up for their newsletter between 10 am and 4 pm and be entered to win one of three gift cards valued at $100, $50, and $25! (Don't need to be present at time of drawing)

Business hours will be:

Monday & Tuesday 10-6

Wednesday & Thursday CLOSED

Friday 10-8

Saturday 10-4

Sunday CLOSED

Like them on Facebook here to keep up to date with all the cool happenings at The Woodworking Maniak.

Double sided game board

Cutting Board with brick pattern

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