Henderson Roundup The Henderson Tourist Commission
Be sure to visit Henderson’s newest restaurant!
CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT
341 S. Green Street
Henderson, KY
Oct 4
Downtown Walking
Tour
Community Room at the New
Depot 10 AM
Highlights the exhibits in
the Henderson Depot Community Room as well as historical homes and buildings in
Henderson's
Downtown area. Tour will be held as weather permits. Cost: FREE.
270-830-9707.
Oct 4-5
Golden Harvest Arts
& Crafts
Ellis Park Race Course Sat 9
AM - 4:30 PM and Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Vessel: Delta Queen.
Arrival: Noon. Riverboats routinely make stops in Henderson throughout the summer. For security
reasons, tours of the boats are not available to non-passengers, but visitors
are welcome to join in the fun and greet the riverboats as they arrive.
Riverboat passengers should check with their tour manager for activities
available during their stop.
1-800-648-3128
Oct 17
Adult Artists
Retreat
AudubonMuseum, JohnJamesAudubonState
Park
Artists of all levels are
welcome to join us at the Audubon monthly “Artists Retreats.” Be ready to get
creative and enjoy the critique and help from other tri-state artists. Fee:
$15.00 Pre-registration is required. Bring your art and supplies.
270-827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov
Oct 17-19
17th Annual Peace
with Justice Weekend
Zion United Church
of Christ
Regional gathering of peace
and justice activists with special speakers, music and workshops.
270-826-0605 or 812-437-9295
Oct 18
Horsing Around 5K
and Family Day
Ellis Park Race Course 9:00 AM
The popular 5K race is back
with the 5K run, walk & challenged athletes divisions. Participants will
start from the Ellis Park starting gate and end on the finish line on the race
track! The Pony Express Kids Dash follows the 5K at 9:45 AM. Participation is
free for children. Early entry registration deadline is October 11, 2008.
Matthew 25 AIDS Services,
Inc. is hosting its first-ever fundraising scavenger hunt. The event will lead
its participants all over HendersonCounty on a chase for
some very bizarre and dated items. The scavenger hunt will include all ages,
with a $5 entry fee per person. Participants should meet at to receive their
list of items and a list of rules. The winning team will receive half of the
proceeds, up to $200. The remainder of the proceeds will go to Matthew 25 AIDS
Services, the local nonprofit organization that supports, educates, and treats
those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
(270) 826-0200 or lwicks@matthew25clinic.org
Oct 18-19
21st AnnualHendersonRegionalHospital
Foundation Antique Show
Wolf’s Banquet & Convention
Center Sat 10 am-5 pm. Sun 12 pm-3:30 pm.
Municipal Golf Course
(October 18) and Audubon Golf Course (October 19)
This two-day tournament will
have a four-person scramble format.
270-826-5546
Oct 25
Halloween Bash
AudubonMuseum, JohnJamesAudubonState
Park 10:30 AM
Moms, Grandmas, and Tiny
Tots, ages 3-6, are invited to the Halloween Bash. Wear your favorite costume
and be prepared for a hoot of a time. Art, games, and refreshments will be
served. Program Fee: $5.00. Pre-registration is required.
270-827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov
Oct 25
Taffy Opry
Henderson Fine Arts Center 7 PM
A musical based on Taffy,
KY, the hometown of the show's creator, Bob Parks. Join us for this
ear-pleasing celebration of a small-town home! Tickets: $20 & $10,
available at the Downtown Henderson Project, 131 N. Main Street; $22 & $12,
available at the Fine Arts Center.
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