Selected Community Events
Letters to Santa benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nov 26, 2012 - Dec 24, 2012 10:00 A.M.
Macy’s Fayette Mall 3401 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington, KY 40503Believers of all ages! Bring your stamped letter to Macy’s, addressed to Santa at the North Pole, and drop it into the Macy’s Santa Mail Letterbox from now until Dec. 24. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish up to $1 million. Visit macys.com/believe to learn more.
Nicole Candler. nic@niccreative.com
Drive Through Bethlehem
Dec 8, 2012 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
South Elkhorn Christian Church 4343 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KYSouth Elkhorn Christian Church is please to present our annual FREE gift to the community. This is a drive through Bethlehem featuring live actors and animals. Start or continue a fun family tradition by joining us.
Church Secretary, 859-223-1433 southelkhorncc@gmail.com
Santa Paws Keepsake Photos and Gifts
Dec 1, 2012 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Dec 2, 2012 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Dec 8, 2012 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Dec 9, 2012 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Scott County Humane Society Center, 751 Slone Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324'Tis the season for the Scott County Humane Society annual Santa Paws! Enjoy our custom designed Santa Paws lodge with Mr. and Mr.s Kriss Mouse, and have a keepsake photo taken of you, your family and/or your pet with Santa. Fun for adults, children AND pets! And you will be sure to find treasures at our holiday gift shop next door. All proceeds benefit Scott County Humane Society.
Julia Meister-Musgrave
(502)863-3279
schspaws@aol.com
Merry Mutts and Mews Bake Sale and Gifts
Dec 8, 2012 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Scott County Humane Society Center, 751 Slone Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324Let our holiday bakers make the season merrier with homemade cookies, cakes, chocolates, pies, sweets, treats and more. Browse our holiday items and vendors and find that perfect gift. And get a photo taken of your pet with Santa Paws next door! All proceeds benefit Scott County Humane Society. For more information, visit www.sc4paws.org or call 502-863-3279. Find us on Facebook at Scott County Humane Society - "For Pets' Sake"
Julia Meister-Musgrave
(502)863-3279
schspaws@aol.com
Christmas At Andover
Dec 7, 2012 - Dec 9, 2012 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
Baptist Chruch At Andoverlive nativity with animals
old world candy village
live music & hot drinks
1st century marketplace
train & hay rides
family friendly tours of Bethlehem
photo opportunities and much more!!!
Chris Mofield
859-361-0496
chrisgr82@msn.com
18th Century Christmas at the Fort
Dec 7, 2012 - Dec 8, 2012 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Fort Boonesborough State ParkVisit Fort Boonesborough State Park to see and hear the differences in the holiday celebrations of the season during the early settlement of Kentucky. The fort will be lighted by candlelight, with decorations in keeping with the traditions of time. There will be living history interpretations of the traditions of various ethnic groups and nationalities during the season. Candle lanterns, bonfires, the Christmas Guns (celebratory rifle salute), food and refreshments, music and dance, will all add to the atmosphere. Refreshments are included. Open 6-8 p.m. This is a special program sponsored by the Fort Boonesborough Foundation. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12, and under 6 are free. Call 1-859-527-3131.
Bill Farmer, 859-527-3131 ext. 216
T.G.I. Friday’s 3rd Annual Can For a Fan Virtual Food Drive
Nov 2, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012 All day
Your Local TGI Friday'sThe Bistro Group, the nation’s third largest franchisee of T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants, announces their third annual Can For A Fan virtual food drive benefiting God’s Pantry. Now through December 31, T.G.I. Friday’s will donate one can of food to the foodbank for each new Facebook fan at Facebook.com/EatAtTGIFridays. In addition to Facebook, the initiative expands to Pinterest this year. Each participating foodbank will be represented with a Pin on the Can For A Fan Pinterest board at Pinterest.com/EatAtTGIFridays. Consumers can like the pin to donate one can of food to their local foodbank. T.G.I. Friday’s is hosting this virtual food drive as a fun and easy way for individuals to make an impact in their community.
TGI Friday's
(614)794-2008
EatAtTGIFridays@rmdadvertising.com
YMCA Christmas Ball
Dec 8, 2012 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601The 7th Annual YMCA Christmas Ball is a free holiday dance for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Central Kentucky area! The event includes live music, large dance floor, light refreshments, games, prizes, crafts, complimentary event photo, Santa Claus and more!
Brent Wallace
502-227-9637
brent@frankfortymca.org
Gallery & Gifts Holiday Market
Nov 11, 2012 - Dec 20, 2012 12:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
Arts & Cultural Center, 117 North Water Street, GeorgetownScott County Arts Consortium annual Gallery & Gifts Holiday Market. Fine art and unique hand crafted gift items. Local and regional artists. November 11 - December 20. Tuesdays - Saturdays, 12:00 - 4:00 PM and by appointment. 502-570-8366.
Barbara Strippelhoff. 502-863-0909. BarbaraStrippelhoff@mail.com