Community Events

Selected Community Events

Learn to Earn: How to Continue Your Education

Apr 25, 2013 10:00 A.M.

BSACAP Pike County Service Office, 478 Town Mountain Road, Pikeville
Judith Branham, Pike County Board of Education Adult Education Director, will be the guest speaker.

Dawn Stephens
(606) 432-2775
dstephens@bsacap.org

Zebulon Church of Christ Spring Revival

Apr 21, 2013 - Apr 24, 2013 6:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.

Zebulon Church of Christ Pikeville, KY
Spring Revival

Erica Dillon
6064329264

First Ever Heirloom Seed Swap

Apr 6, 2013 9:00 A.M.

Pike County Cooperative Ext. Office
Heirloom seed buy, sell, swap event. Along with the swap, door prizes and several topics of interest.

Pike County Cooperative Ext. Office
(606)432-2534

H&R Block Free Second Look Day Community Event

Apr 3, 2013 12:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

Weddington Plaza Branch Office Pikeville
Neighborhood event to double check tax return we did not prepare ourselves. We look over up to 3 years worth for Free to look for missed deductions. We can re-file them if we find errors. Open to all KY and WV counties.

Amy Johnson
606-886-3685
amy.johnson@hrblock.com

Foster/Adoptive Parent Training Classes

Jan 29, 2013 - Apr 9, 2013 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

Pike Co Dept of Protection and Permanency in the Summit Building, Pikeville
Classes to become certified to be a foster or adoptive parent

Tammy Short
606-788-7100, tammy.short@ky.gov

Christian Life Fellowship Church ( Christmas Giveaway & Pictures with Santa)

Dec 15, 2012 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

Pike Central High School
Hot Dogs, Cookies, Crafts & Gift bags for the kids
Pictures with Santa (BRING OWN CAMERA )

Jim & Susie Scott 606-437-0643 or 606-434-5179.

Fall Festival

Oct 27, 2012 12:00 P.m.-4:00 P.M.

St. Francis School in Pikeville, Ky.
St. Francis' Fall Festival will have a variety of foods for sale. There will also be inflatables, crafts, games, bake sale and cake walk.

Karyla Trester (602)422-6450

U-Pike Biology Club Haunted Lab

Oct 25, 2012 - Oct 27, 2012 6:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.

University of Pikeville: Armington Science Building
Haunted tour throughout the Armington Science Building. Tons of fun for all ages. Admission is $5.00/adult, $4.00/Upike students (ID needed), and $4.00/children 12 and under.

Stephanie Blair
(606)205-3807

ashcamp haunted attractions

Sep 28, 2012 - Oct 31, 2012 7:30 P.M.-11:00 P.M.

Location:HW 197, Elkhorn creek road,6th bridge from Ashcamp Post office, toward Elkhorn city, at NEWstone bridge entrance/Sharp curve between Jackson's Br and Ashcamp. Look for the lights and signs
ashcamp house of terror(come experience terror in this year in are haunted house)and corn maze entrance,hayride,Concessions... and much much more and more surprise come soon.

Peggy and Wayne Ramsey

phone number-606-754-3048

Tax Lien Clinic

Pike County Courthouse, Fiscal Courtroom, Pikeville, KY 41501
Get free assistance to help protect your home from tax lien foreclosures. Work with the county attorney to arrange a plan for your delinquent property taxes, and consult an attorney about past taxes which have already been sold to third parties.

Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of KY
Attn: Kristie Goff
111 Caroline Avenue
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-2181

A very special evening of gospel music with THE ISAACS!!!

Penny Road Community Church, 1304 Penny Highway,Pikeville, Ky. Turn right at the traffic light onto Rt. 1469, about 1.3 miles past Shelby Valley High School, proceed 1.2 miles then turn left across the railroad tracks , the church is just a few yards ahead on the left.
This is a FREE concert. Doors will be open to the public at 5:30pm.
A very special night of gospel singing with the award winning, nationally and internationally known group, THE ISAACS. They have appeared on many of the Gaither Homecoming series and have also been on the Grand Ole Opry.

606-432-0518 or visit www.pennyroadchurch.com
www.theisaacs.com

A very special evening of gospel music with THE ISAACS!!!

Old Fashioned Tent Revival

Beside the Shelbiana Food city in Pikeville
This is the first tent revival in the city in 50 years.

Neal Coleman 6067942561

5th Annual Healthy Fun Fair

Jul 26, 2012 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

National College - Pikeville Campus, 50 National College Blvd. Pikeville, KY 41501
Free health screenings will be offered including vision, skin damage, blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. Mobile clinics will be onsite for dental and medical evaluations.
For children, the police department will be available to do Children’s IdentiKits fingerprint sets, and the Pike County Health Department will be providing Headstart, Kindergarten, and 6th grade physicals in their mobile clinic.
Representatives from Big Sandy Healthcare, Pikeville Medical Center, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Highlands Regional Medical Center, the Pike County Health Department, and many more will be on hand to provide health-related information and services to the community.
Admission to the fair is free, and games, prizes, and food will be available free of charge as well.

Rita Thacker
606-478-7200

A Community Singspiration

Marrowbone Missionary Baptist Church located at Venters Ky.
A singing festival with special guests The Jackson Family, The Eternity, & Terry Gibson. Everyone is Inivited!

Any questions call 754-3099 for more information.

JuLive! at Cornerstone Christian Church of Pikeville

Cornerstone Christian Church, 222 Hambley Blvd. Pikeville, KY 41501
An unforgettable Vacation Bible School Experience! Every Wednesday night from 6pm-8:30pm. Come and join us to learn how to live a Christian Life! All children 6 months to 6th grade welcome! Call 606-437-6725 for more information.

Whitney Hamilton (Children's Ministry Leader) 606-794-8407

53rd Annual Tackett Family Association Reunion revised

Longfork Community Park, near Virgie, Kentucky

Clayton Little, Chairman 606-639-4694

Elkins Memorial and Dinner

Rockhouse Church of the Brethren Hatfield, KY
Annual Elkins Family Memorial Service

Debbie Collier 606-353-6901

Marrowbone Missionary Baptist Church Community 4th of July Celebration!

Venters Ky
A community get together with A church service beginning at 7:00 p.m. with special singing, cookout, prizes for the kids, inflatables, and fireworks at dark sponsored by The Marrowbone Fire Department. Everyone Welcome.

For More Information Contact Pastor Roger Johnson @ 754-3099

Marrowbone Missionary Baptist Church Community 4th of July Celebration!

Jul 4, 2012 7:00 P.M.

SOWARDS REUNION

DORTON COMMUNITY PARK
SOWARDS FAMILY REUNION

ANN ELKINS 1-606-637-6006 KRISTIE MAYNARD 606-639-1041

Free Veterans Legal Clinic

VFW post in Prestonsburg
The VFW post in Prestonsburg will be offering free veterans legal clinic on Thursday, May 31 from 1:00 - 5:00pm.

606-889-1710

Yard Sale at Pikeville Senior Citizens

Pikeville Senior Citizens Behind Employee ofice
clothing household items, shoes,hand bags, Many other items.
Sponsor by Carolyn Tackett

Carolyn Tackett
606-432-4250

yard sale at Pikeville Senior Citizens

Jun 1, 2012 - Jun 2, 2012 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

Pikeville Senior Citizens Behind Employee ofice
clothing household items, shoes,hand bags, Many other items.
Sponsor by Carolyn Tackett

Carolyn Tackett
606-432-4250

Jubilee in the Breaks 2012`

May 25, 2012 - May 28, 2012 3:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M., 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M., 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Breaks Interstate Park amphitheatre
25 Nation and Local Southern and Bluegrass gospel groups will be performing

Gary Chaney
1330 Rocky Road
Pikeville, Ky 41501

Camp Begomi Singing in the park

Jun 10, 2012 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

Dorton community park, Dorton, ky
Help send a child to Camp Begomi by purchasing a dinner, while enjoying a free gospel sing and other activities.

Joe Tackett @ 606-639-2295 or sheila Estep @ 606-832-0311

Vacation Bible School

May 20, 2012 - May 24, 2012 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M.

Zebulon Church of Christ
The theme of VBS this year is the Adventures of Promise Land. Children get creative with crafts, play games, eat supper, and most importanly learn God's promises never change.

Diane Birchfield: 606-437-2229
Zebulon Church of Christ: 606-432-3214

Team TECO Relay for Life Bike Ride

Jun 10, 2012 12:00 P.M.

East Ride High School (Pike Co.) Lick Creek, KY
5th Annual bike ride in memory of Warren Thomas Prater, who lost his battle with cancer. All proceeds go the the American Cancer Society.

Dottie Prater
606-835-2199

Quickbooks Workshop

May 22, 2012 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

Big Sandy Technical College 120 S Riverfill Drive Pikeville, KY 41501
This FREE workshop is for business owners or prospective business owners who are interested in finding out how the Quickbooks Accounting Software Program can help their business.
Quickbooks makes it easy for business owners to get customers, get paid, pay employees, and track sales as well as expenses. Millions of small businesses have made Quickbooks their resource for key services they need to start a business, manage a business, and grow a business. Quickbooks provides easy online payroll, affordable credit card processing, and easy financial software to make business management tasks easier. Quickbooks makes it easy to manage your business from your office, home, or anywhere you are.
Topics that will be discussed:
• Payroll
• Tracking Sales, Invoices and Expense
• Printing Checks and Invoices
• Business Reports
• Inventory

Register online at www.ksbdc.org

606-432-5848

Dewey Lake is seeking to fill three volunteer positions.

May 1, 2012 - Aug 30, 2012 8 - 5

Dewey Lake
Dewey Lake is seeking to fill three volunteer positions. Volunteers would be required to work 25 hours per week per campsite. Duties would include light maintenance work such as mowing, trimming, painting, sign maintenance, trash and debris removal as well as assisting the park ranger staff by managing recreational activities, and providing visitors with a quality recreational experience. In return, the volunteers will receive a free campsite which is located in a gated area designed only for volunteers. Campground amenities include; electrical, water, sewer, picnic table, fire ring, and a paved surface overlooking the lake. Sites are 40' x 12'. The following link provides a brief description of Dewey Lake http://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/projects/lakes/DEW

Required Skills:
• Volunteers are expected to provide their own camper (please provide a photo and length of your camper).
• Must be capable of performing physical work duties in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
• Ability to maintain a set schedule and turn in progress reports of duties performed.
• Willingness to commit to a 90-120 day work agreement.
• Wear the provided park host uniform while performing duties.

Zack Abbott
Park Ranger
US Army Corps of Engineers
Huntington District, Dewey Lake
Phone: (606) 886-6709

Hillbilly Days

Apr 19, 2012 - Apr 21, 2012 10:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M.

Pikeville, KY
Come enjoy the festivities and craziness of Hillbilly Days and bring the family! There is something for everyone with hundreds of food and craft booths, a huge carnival, and music throughout the town. Y'all will be assured of having three days of outrageous fun, food, and frolic.

Hillbilly Days offers loads of fun for all participants, but there is true meaning behind the event. For 36 years, Shriners have faithfully traveled all over the United States and Canada to help crippled children. So, when you come upon Shriners all decked out in Hillbilly garb or driving one of those modified Hillbilly limousines, remember the children whose lives are being enhanced.

Hillbilly days improves each year as Shriners, the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Pike County Government, City of Pikeville and local volunteers transform downtown Pikeville into one of the most unique festivals in the world!

Community Day

Manna from Heaven Outreach Inc. located at Myra Ky
Friday April 13th from 4pm to 6pm there will be a soup kitchen, sandwiches and drinks, and a christian bluegrass band. On Saturday April 14th starting at 10am we will be giving out tools and seeds to help plant gardens. again there will be a soup kitchen, food and drinks and the christian bluegrass band playing. This event is open to the public and there is completely NO CHARGE.

Lois Tackett 60663960651 or 6066398833

Kindergarten Registration

George F. Johnson Elementary Campus and Robinson Creek Elemenatry Campus
Kindergarten registration for the school year 12-13 Please bring the child's birth and immunization certificates.

Gloria Murphy @ 639-4076 (G.F. Johnson Elementary Campus)
Kristie Robinson @ 639-4415 (Robinson Creek Elementary Campus)

Gospel Singing

Apr 28, 2012 7pm

Penny Road Community Church (Pike County), located on Rt. 1469 (right hand turn) off Caney Highway, at the traffic light after you pass Shelby Valley High School, 1 3/10 miles, turn left at the railroad tracks
Great night of gospel singing with:
The Kevin Wilson Band
Linda Johnson
The Orville Project

For more info: call
606-639-4939 or 606-432-0518

Eastern Kentucky Winter Beekeeping School

Jan 21, 2012 8am- 3:30pm

Hazard Community & Technical College First Federal Center
This beekeeping school will have concurrent sessions from beginning to advanced beekeeping. Three beekeeping supply companies will be attending the school as vendors.

Charles E May (606) 436-2044

Jenny Wiley Theatre and Pikeville Medical Center Present A CHRISTMAS STORY

Nov 20, 2011 3pm

HISTORIC SIPP THEATRE IN PAINTSVILE
Jenny Wiley Theatre and Pikeville Medical Center Present
A CHRISTMAS STORY

“A Christmas Story” is a stage adaptation of the popular holiday film, which recalls the agony and the ecstasy of being a kid.
ALL PERFORMANCES AT THE HISTORIC SIPP THEATRE IN PAINTSVILE
Evening performances begin at 7:30 PM
Sunday November 20th Matinee at 3 PM
For tickets or information visit www.jwtheatre.com or call 877-CALL-JWT.

Sponsored by Pikeville Medical Center

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Sep 23, 2011 6pm-8:30pm

Prestonsburg Campus Gazebo and Riverwalk
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Free Community and Alumni Event September 23, 2011 6pm-8:30pm
Prestonsburg Campus
Gazebo and Riverwalk
Entertainment:
5 Miles from NoWhere
Faculty and Staff

Contact: Leslie Bays (606)886-7391