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a lot of stress for everyone. Frankfort is a perfect place to “de-stress” after the
decoration have been taken down. In this issue, you’ll find the holiday events
that were over the last month and some things to do this month to keep your-
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In This Issue
Elle Scoop page 6 Community Events page 7 Grand Theatre page 8 Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce page 8 Frankfort’s Christmas Parade page 10 Kentucky History Center page 11 kidsGROWkentucky.org page 12 7th Annual YMCA Christmas Ball page 13 Chamber Business After Hours Event at Glen Willis House page 14 Frankfort Younger Women’s Club Breakfast with Santa page 15 JJ’s Soul Food at Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery page 17 Chamber Launches New App page 18 Christmas at the Glen Willis House page 19
Capital Business Referral Group
Capital Cellars hosted the Capital Business Referral Group (CBRG)
Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. This family friendly
event for CBRG members has become an annual occasion and brings
business to one of it's own. CBRG is a local business referral group with
only one profession represented in the group. Since it‟s beginning in Au-
gust 2009, CBRG has increased in membership from four to 33. As of
March 2012, the group had initiated 461 referrals,
which has generated over $41,520.53 in income for
individual members. To find out more information
about members of CBRG or joining as a member, log
onto http://frankfortcbrg.org.
If you are a business member or owner looking to increase your revenues
in 2013, consider joining Capital Business Referral Group. For far less
than a national networking group annual dues and with far less time com-
mitment involved, you can join CBRG. Meetings are bi-weekly with the
next meeting scheduled on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 12 pm at Ash-
wood Place Retirement Community, 102 Leonardwood Drive, Frankfort.
This lunch meeting lasts about an hour and lunch is provided by Ash-
wood Place for a $5 buffet style lunch with drink, payable to Ashwood
Place. Currently, applications are being accepted for the following profes-
sions:
HVAC
Hair Stylist
Electrician
Plumber
Mechanic
Exterminator
Property Evaluator
Event Coordinator.
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Advertising April Cole
Columnists Lyndsey McGaha “Elle Scoop”
Jim Tirey [email protected]
Contributors Katie Carney - WeWannaPlay
Ed Council - kidsGROWkentucky Chris Eddie - Smiley Pete’s Publishing Laura Kronauer - Frankfort Jaycees
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7:00p — 12a — New Year’s Eve
Bluegrass Jam at the
Capital Plaza Hotel $$$
12:30 a-3a - NEW YEARS EVE AFTER
HOURS Breakfast at Cornerstone
Gallery featuring JJ’s Soul Food
4-7p - Capital Cellars Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
6:30p - Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe,
Open Jam Session, 235 W Broadway
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventurers® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
4-7p - Capital Cellars Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventures® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
7 - 9:30p - Kentucky Horse Park, TNT
Motorsports Truck & Tractor Pull
Concert sponsored By Froggy 104.9 $$
12 - 6p - The Grand Theatre,
Les Troyens HD Live Metropolitan
Opera $$$
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventures® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
1 - 3p - Kentucky Coffeetree Café,
Sunday afternoons with
The Ridgewood Boys, No admission
fee, 502-875-3009
6 - 8 p - First Christian Church,
Community Bluegrass Jam Session.
Open to all area pickers, 316 Ann St.
Info: Jim at 330-6688.
4-7p - Capital Cellars Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
6:30p - Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe,
Open Jam Session, 235 W Broadway
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventurers® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
4-7p - Capital Cellars, Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
7p - Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventures® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
7:30 - 10p - The Grand Theatre,
The Brotherhood Quartet $$$
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventures® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
1 - 3p - Kentucky Coffeetree Café,
Sunday afternoons with
The Ridgewood Boys, No admission
fee, 502-875-3009
3:30 - 5p - Kentucky Coffeetree Café,
Second Sunday Reading Series , open
mike following the featured writers,
and all are welcome to read a poem.
6 - 8 p - First Christian Church,
Community Bluegrass Jam Session.
Open to all area pickers, 316 Ann St.
Info: Jim at 330-6688.
4-7p - Capital Cellars, Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
6:30p - Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe,
Open Jam Session, 235 W Broadway
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventurers® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
4-7p - Capital Cellars, Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
7p - Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventures® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
12 - 4:30p - The Grand Theatre, In
HD Live Metropolitan Opera Maria
Stuarda $$$
Wilson’s Nursery, Bird Watching &
Feeding AND Indoor Gardening &
Hydroponics, Info: 223-1488
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventures® . FREE!
1 - 3p - Kentucky Coffeetree Café,
Sunday afternoons with
The Ridgewood Boys, No admission
fee, 502-875-3009
6 - 8 p - First Christian Church,
Community Bluegrass Jam Session.
Open to all area pickers, 316 Ann St.
Info: Jim at 330-6688.
4-7p - Capital Cellars, Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
6:30p - Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe,
Open Jam Session, 235 W Broadway
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventurers® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
4-7p - Capital Cellars, Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
Wilson’s Nursery, Fairy Garden
Workshop, Info: 223-1488 $$$
7p - Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours, FREE!
7:30 - 9:30p - The Grand Theatre,
Stirfry Musette $$$
Wilson’s Nursery, Fairy Garden
Workshop, Info: 223-1488 $$$
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventures® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
1 - 3p - Kentucky Coffeetree Café,
Sunday afternoons with
The Ridgewood Boys, No admission
fee, 502-875-3009
6 - 8 p - First Christian Church,
Community Bluegrass Jam Session.
Open to all area pickers, 316 Ann St.
Info: Jim at 330-6688.
4-7p - Capital Cellars, Complimentary
Wine Tasting, 227 West Broadway
6:30p - Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe,
Open Jam Session, 235 W Broadway
7p -- Buffalo Trace, Ghost Tours as
seen on Ghost Adventurers® . Children
under 18 must be accompanied by an
adult. FREE! Info: 800-654-8471
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Reaching Out to Outlying Communities Helps Grow
Frankfort’s Social Publication
With social media becoming more and more the norm rather than the exception, it makes sense to reach out to neighboring communi-
ties and network with them. No longer can we stay within the con-
fines of Franklin County if we are to continue to grow Frankfort as a community. We must open up our minds to different ideas and
create new opportunities for ourselves by extending the hand of friendship outside our own borders.
Recently, I met a friend I had never laid eyes on. As I try and pro-mote Capital Living and raise awareness to events going on in
Frankfort, I network with outlying community groups on Face-book. A few of the administrators of these groups, don‟t see the
benefit of allowing individuals outside their communities in on
their group. Some of the administrators “get it” and not only allow us to post Capital Living in their group, but promote it! After com-
municating with one such administrator from the Lawrenceburg Classifieds Community Group on Facebook, I had an opportunity
to meet her. Out enjoying her 25th wedding anniversary in Frankfort
with her husband, Lea Beasmore approached me at an event I was shoot-ing and introduced herself. It was like seeing an old friend again and we
talked for several minutes thereafter getting “caught up”. I introduced her
to several business owners attending this event. I have a feeling this will
not be the last that I see my new friend. She was interested in networking in Frankfort and trying to revitalize Lawrenceburg as a thriving business
community. How many of you live in Lawrenceburg but work in Frank-fort or vice versa? These communities should look towards one another
and learn from one another. This is what social networking is all about!
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CLEANING UP 2013! :)
This is a Public Service Announcement: To all my “habitual daters”… (I
know I‟m not just talking to myself.) I‟m talking to you, yes you! All you
ladies that are constantly going out with everyone…but never seriously
dating anyone; IT‟S TIME FOR A REVOLUTION, BETTER YET, A
RESOLUTION.
I think it‟s time to clean out the ol‟ iPhone. DE-LETE!
Delete delete delete! So many times our cell phones become grave yards
of old dead-end “no-go” (no-go- as in: not purposeful, not helpful, no
point, no reason “somethings” that waste time and purpose) relationships
that we keep open out of boredom, loneliness, or for what I like to call
“free” fun. Well ladies, I think it‟s time that we stop filling up our sched-
ules going out with men we know we really don‟t want or more im-
portantly those that don‟t meet up or align with our morals or standards
for what we may want or desire in a relationship.
There comes a point in life when we have to let go of some of the things
and people that keep us from moving forward and focusing on the plan
and purpose in front of us. All too often in life we are distracted from
completing our purpose because we‟re blinded from all the noise going on
around us.
Don‟t get me wrong, putting an end to some connections can be difficult.
Trust me. Every girl TREASURES her little black book- but I‟m learning
that some relationships, no matter how insignificant they are, can be dis-
tractions from what we really should be focusing on and accomplishing.
In the long run, they can also possibly hinder us from obtaining the rela-
tionship that we really want.
Let‟s be clear, every friendship we have doesn‟t have to be killed off, some
friendships are great friendships; those are the ones that push us to grow.
I‟m talking about the “somethings” that we can never define to our
friends, the “somethings” that have no purpose outside of calling them up
on the weekend for the fulfillment of having “someone” to go to the mov-
ies with. In this season, I think it‟s important that we re-assess the pur-
pose of those so called “boos” and let go of the “no-go” relationships that
we allow to linger when we KNOW we don‟t want what we‟re entertain-
ing.
All too often we allow men to fill up the space in our lives when we
should really be growing our own lives, taking care of our own business,
learning who we are, and finding our Divine purpose. Although fear of
loneliness may make some uneasy of letting go of what they have, there‟s
comfort in knowing that you‟re loving yourself first when you seek the
best for yourself and your future.
In 2013, let‟s make a resolution to rid ourselves of all the past baggage
and make some room for our own personal growth!
Keep Shinning Ladies!
-Elle Scoop
Thanks for getting “Scooped..”
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Dodgeball Tournament to Take Court this
Month at Western Hills
By Katie Carney
It's dodgeball time here in the Capital City! Join the WeWannaPlay or-
ganization for the Third Annual Winter Dodgeball Bash Tournament on
Sunday, January 20 at the Western Hills gymnasium. Early team sign in
begins at 1:15 p.m. and the games at 2 p.m. Six player team slots are
available for a registration fee of $60. Prizes will be awarded in various
categories. All proceeds and donations from the event will be used to di-
rectly help individual students with their participation cost in school
sports across the schools of Franklin County. WeWannaPlay, Inc. is a 501
(c)(3) non-profit organization that began in 2010 with a mission to make
sure every student athlete wishing to participate in middle or high school
varsity sports has that opportuntity and is not held back by the escalating
costs of fees, uniform costs, equipment costs, etc. In Fall 2012, WeWan-
naPlay provided support to 106 students at all three highschools of Frank-
lin County in cross country, golf, volleyball, soccer (boys and girls), or
football. In Spring 2012, 88 student athletes at all highschools received
support to play baseball, softball, tennis, or track. They are anticipating
over 100 student athletes will need financial support in Spring 2013. For
additional information, please visit their Facebook page,
http://www.wewannaplay.org, or e-mail at [email protected].
Josephine Sculpture Park Is Looking For a
Large Scale Sculpture to Display
Josephine Sculpture Park announces a national call for a large scale
sculpture (approx. 10'-20'/ existing or new) to become the focal
point of Josephine Summerstage's production of William Shake-
speare's "As You Like It" in June 2013. The production will explore
various aspects of love experienced by the characters and the ways
in which nature can be more "civilizing" than urban environs. The
work should relate to these themes in some manner (artist's interpre-
tation welcomed) and accommodate actor interaction during perfor-
mances. Deadline for Submission is January 31, 2013, interested
sculptors please email 1-3 images and a paragraph about how the
sculpture meets criteria to [email protected] and
please identify subject of email as JSP APPLICATION.
Bass University Boat & Fishing Show
Like to fish or just be out on the water on those hot summer days?
Then head on down to the Frankfort Convention Center on Satur-
day, January 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This event is
Free and open to the public. The Frankfort Convention Center is
located at 405 Mero Street, Frankfort
Website: http://www.frankfortconventioncenter.com
American Legion Conducting
Oratorical Contest On Sunday, January 13, 2013 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: American Legion Post 7
Details: The American Legion is conducting an oratorical contest
for high school students. There are prizes at the local, stated and
national levels. The first contest will be held in Frankfort at Post 7
on Versailles Road, on Jan. 13. Contestants are required to present
an 8-10 minute speech on a part of the Constitution of the United
Stated that gives emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of
a citizen to the government. For more information contact Chuck
Lonsdale at 502-695-8064
Address: Versailles Road , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-695-8064
Email: [email protected]
Learn How To Make Super Bowl Snacks
Monday, January 14, 2013 Easy Super Bowl Snacks
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension
Details: Get ready for the Super Bowl by offering great tasting, su-
per easy and healthier snack options for the big game. You will
score a touchdown with your family! Sample some wonderful KY
Proud Recipes.
Address: 101 Lakeview Court , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-695-9035
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ces.ca.uky.edu/Franklin
COMMUNITY EVENTS AROUND FRANKFORT
AND FRANKLIN COUNTY
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Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Gospel Group
Returns to Frankfort for Concert
From The Grand Theatre Website
The Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers, who will be performing at the
Grand Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, was formed in 1987, but its roots
stretch back more than a century.
In 1871, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a choir from historically black Fisk University in
Nashville, began touring to raise money for the financially troubled, newly found-
ed school. Over the next seven years, the choir performed for countless thousands
both nationally and abroad, and, in doing so, popularized the Negro spiritual tra-
dition among white audiences more accustom
ed to minstrel performers. Even more importantly, the choir raised enough funds
to help keep the college open, and Fisk continues to operate today.
The Brotherhood was formed in 1987 as an outgrowth of the renowned Ninth
Street Baptist Church Men‟s Choir, according to founder Ric Jennings.
The group took its inspiration not only from the original Fisk Jubilee Singers, but
also more contemporary groups that have kept the tradition alive, such as The
Soul Stirrers and The Dixie Hummingbirds.
One of the highlights of the Brotherhood‟s career was the opportunity to perform
on the same bill as The Dixie Hummingbirds.
“We performed with them in Ottawa, Canada, at a blues festival,” Jennings re-
called.
The five-member group sings a capella and consists of a second soprano, first and
second alto, tenor and bass. Group members are Jennings, Eric Riley, Stace
“Babydeac” Darden, Demetrius “Chilly Wind” Davenport and Sam “Watson”
Norris Jr.
“These guys that I have are versatile,” Jennings said. “Four of the five can switch
over to anything from second alto to baritone.”
While the Brotherhood is popular in the greater Cincinnati area, the group spreads
its joyous music around the globe. They‟ve made repeated trips to Spain, and have
also performed in Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and Russia.
Jennings is proud of The Brotherhood‟s ability to appeal to a wide range of audi-
ence members.
“Our style has the ability to reach from the oldest to the youngest,” Jennings said.
“It just seems to come natural.”
Audience members can expect an upbeat, life-affirming evening of traditional gos-
pel hymns, along with 1960s R&B and patriotic songs.
Jennings said the group looks forward to returning to Frankfort to perform. The
Brotherhood has sung several times at the Executive Mansion and at the Ken-
tucky Folklife Festival on the Old Capitol Grounds.
The Brotherhood concert is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.
TICKET INFO
Tickets for The Northern Kentucky Brotherhood are $10, $15 and $20 and may be
purchased at the door, online at the Grand Theatre Web site, http://
www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org, or by visiting the ticket office, 312 W. Main St.,
weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The phone number is 502-352-7469. At
press time, tickets are available in all price ranges.
From the Frankfort Area Chamber of
Commerce
Adult CPR/FA/AED Review
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Franklin Co. Chapter - Red Cross
Details: Regiser online with a credit card 7 days in advance for CPR/First Aid
Training at https://classes.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767
Address: 318 Washington Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-223-1795
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.redcross.org/ky/frankfort
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Franklin Co. Chapter - Red Cross
Details: This is a free orientation, however reservations are required. Volunteers
can sign up to work Chapter events by logging into https://
volunteerconnection.redcross.org
Address: 318 Washington Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-223-1795
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.redcross.org/ky/frankfort
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Franklin Co. Chapter - Red Cross
Details: Regiser online with a credit card 7 days in advance for CPR/First Aid
Training at https://classes.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767
Address: 318 Washington Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-223-1795
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.redcross.org/ky/frankfort
Thursday, January 17, 2013 Diebetes Self-Management Education Class
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Franklin County Health Department
Details: The material covered during this 8-hour session will include the follow-
ing: overview of Diabetes, monitoring and management, acute complications,
nutrition and physical activity preventing long term complications, sick day man-
agement and medications. Pre-registration is required.
Address: Franklin Co. Public Health Center 851 East-West Connector, Frankfort,
KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-5559
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fchd.org
Met Opera Live Feed Broadcast
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Grand Theatre
Details: Live HD with 5.1 audio Run Time: 200 minutes Start Time: 12:55 PM
ET Rating: NR (Suitable for all audiences) Tickets: Adults $23, Students $18
Fresh from her triumph in the Met‟s The Enchanted Island, mezzo-soprano Joyce
DiDonato, one of the world‟s most exciting singers, takes on the virtuosic bel can-
to role of the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots. Having scored a major success with
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his production of Anna Bolena, director David McVicar now turns to the second
opera of Donizetti‟s Tudor trilogy, which explores regal characters at fateful mo-
ments of their lives. Elza van den Heever sings Elizabeth I, and Maurizio Benini
conducts. Production a gift of The Sybil B. Harrington Endowment Fund
Address: 308 St. Clair Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-352-7469
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org
Where Does Your Money Go? 4-Part Series
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension
Details: Start 2013 with a clear vision of how you want to spend and save. You
will end this class with an established plan for spending, saving and debt reduc-
tion. Class will meet weekly. Individuals and couples are welcome. No fee - regis-
tration required
Address: 101 Lakeview Court , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-695-9035
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ces.ca.uky.edu/Franklin
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 All A Classic Basketball Tournament
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Frankfort Convention Center
Details: WhenWed, January 23, 8am – Thu, January 24, 12am WhereArena and
Meeting Rooms (map) Description Games are at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30
AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM. Cost is $10 per session
Address: 405 Mero Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-5335
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frankfortconventioncenter.com
Paying for College 101
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Paul Sawyier Public Library
Details: A program entitled “Paying for College 101” will take place on Wednes-
day, January 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Presented by
Summer Gortney of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, this
program is designed to help high school seniors and their parents get a better un-
derstanding of the financial aid application process. Participants will learn how
financial aid packages are put together by colleges/technical schools, specifics on
application filing methods and how to complete the FAFSA, discuss student loan
options, and much more! Mark Hoover and the College Info Road Show bus will
also be set up in front of the library on the day of the event from 4-7 p.m. For
more information or to register for this free event, please contact Diane Dehoney
at 352-2665x108 or [email protected]
Address: 319 Wapping Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-352-2665
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pspl.org
Friday, January 25, 2013 Stirfry Musette
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: The Grand Theatre
Details: Concert- Stirfry Musette featuring Molly Rogers and Jeri Katherine
Howell- 7:30 p.m. - A 2012-13 Season Event. "Frankfort's own Stirfry Musette
will be joined by violinist Molly Rogers and guitarist Jeri Katherine Howell."
Tickets: $10 Good Seating, $15 Better Seating, $10 Premium Seating Click Here
for Stirfry's website and music. Click Here for more information on Molly Rog-
ers. Click Here for more information on Jeri Katherine Howell. A Folk Club of
Frankfort & Paul Elsey Roots Music/Storytelling Fund Partnership Event
Address: 308 St. Clair Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-352-7469
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.grandtheatrefrankfort.org
Thursday, January 31, 2013 Discovery Breakfast - Marketing in 2013
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Capital Plaza Hotel
Details: Join the Frankfort Chamber and our partners: CapCity Communica-
tions, Capital Living, The State Journal, and Frankfort Plant Board Cable as we
learn how to "Get the Most out of Your Marketing $$ in 2013".
Address: 405 Wilkinson Blvd. , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-223-8261
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frankfortky.info
Basket Weaving Classes
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office
Details: Four Sessions: January 31-Bread Board Basket; March 14 - Super Easy
Shoulder Bag; April 25, Oval Oak Bottom Tray; and May 30 Evergreen Basket.
Cost $29 per class, includes all materials (participants need to bring some clothes-
pins, a ruler/measuring tape and scissors. Must pre-register for classes. Registra-
tion form and pictures can be found at ces.ca.uky.edu/franklin/
familyconsumersciences or by stopping in at 101 Lakeview Court.
Address: 101 Lakeview Court , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-695-9035
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ces.ca.uky.edu/franklin
American Red Cross Annual Bean Soup Lunch Fundraiser
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: VFW Post 4075
Details: This annual event supports the Franklin County Chapter of the Ameri-
can Red Cross
Address: Second Street , Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-223-1795
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.redcross.org/ky/frankfort
Jaycees Parade Wet But Well Attended
By Laura Kronauer
On Saturday, December 8, the Frankfort Jaycees hosted its 64th annual Frankfort Jaycees Christmas Parade in downtown Frankfort. Although the weather did not seem to want to cooperate, as soon as the parade stepped-off onto Mero Street, the rain stopped, the sun shined and the sidewalks of downtown were filled with spectators eager to welcome the holidays to the community. Not only did the parade offer a variety of floats, dignitaries and Christmas spirit, very few entries canceled as a result of the weather. Anthony Gritton, Frankfort Jaycees' president, said that the motorcycle clubs cancelled due to the danger of riding on wet roads and only two other entries were unable to come out. However, there were some on-site registrations, meeting typical parade lengths of 60-65 entries. Each year during the parade, entries are judged on their creativity, adher-ence to the parade theme and their Christmas spirit. The award winners re-ceive free entries in next year's parade. Results of this year's parade contest were:
Best Theme Award: St. John Baptist Church Chairman's Choice Award: Cub Scout Pack #36 Christmas Spirit Award: Stewart Home School Kid's Choice Award: Cub Scout Pack #269 Reason for the Season Award: Quest Community Church
The Jaycees coordinate the parade as a service to the community. However, the success of the event is due to the many partners each year. Among them are: the City of Frankfort Street Department, Frankfort Police Department and Frankfort Fire Department. The parade was videotaped by Frankfort Plant Board's Cable 10 and then was re-broadcast through out the holidays. The Jaycees also need to give a special thanks to Brian Sudduth, who provid-ed the sound system at the review stand. John and Anne Jackson, who rode in a pony-driven wagon with their grand-children, expressed their thanks to the Jaycees by saying, "Organizing an event like the Frankfort Jaycees Christmas Parade can't be easy. The experi-ence was great from start to finish. I couldn't believe how well everyone fell into place. I am pretty sure the crowd enjoyed it, but I do know the kids (and adults) in our entry made life long memories...and isn't that what a parade is all about?" The members of the Frankfort Jaycees are very proud to have helped spread the Christmas spirit in our community again this year, and hope to help make Christmas memories for our friends and neighbors for many years to come.
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Santa and Holiday Festivities a Big Hit at the Kentucky History Center on Parade Day
The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History held it annual "Saturday with Santa" on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Families were invited to bring their camera for a family picture with Santa. Kids were able to decorate sugar cookies and salt dough ornaments and light refreshments were served. The museum was open to explore the KHS exhibits and enjoy holiday shopping at Stewart Home School's 1792 Store.
Kentucky Historical Society Takes on Winter Hours From the KHS Website
From Dec. 9, 2012, through March 8, 2013, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky Histo-ry and the Old State Capitol will be open to groups of 10 or more with an advance reserva-tion. During winter season, the KHS history campus is not open to walk-in visitors without a reservation. The Kentucky Military History Museum at the State Arsenal will be undergoing renovations throughout the winter and will reopen to the public on March 9, 2013. This is the third year KHS has operated under a winter schedule. Focusing on group visita-tion over the winter – when walk-in traffic is typically lower – allows KHS staff to focus ef-forts on processing the society's 500,000 museum and special collections. To schedule a tour, please call 502-564-1792, ext. 4424. The following KHS services will still be available throughout the winter:
KHS will be open to the public and host programs on Dec. 8, Jan. 12 and Feb. 9, including genealogy workshops in partnership with the Kentucky Genealogical Society, student pro-grams and teacher training workshops. The Martin F. Schmidt Research Library, KHS exhibi-tions and the 1792 Store will also be open, along with tours of the Old State Capitol.
Kentucky Historical Society Launches UK Tour on ‘Explore Kentucky History’ Smartphone App
From the KHS Website
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) launched its “ExploreKYHistory” smartphone applica-tion this summer with a statewide Civil War tour. Now the University of Kentucky (UK) tour is available. The history of the University of Kentucky is intimately connected to the Commonwealth's past, present and future. To commemorate that history, UK and KHS created the UK Senior Challenge Historical Marker Project in 1994. The program allows each graduating senior class to leave a memorial to the university by creating a special historical marker that notes important people and places affiliated with the history of the university. Each year a UK historical marker committee picks a topic, raises funds for the marker, researches and writes the text, and works with KHS to produce the marker. The UK tour on “ExploreKYHistory” is composed of the 19 special historical markers on campus dedicated to people and places including Adolph Rupp, Stoll Field, Memorial Hall and WBKY-WUKY. Based on the Kentucky Historical Marker Program, the smartphone app connects Kentucky communities by combining historical markers, related items in the KHS collections and user-submitted images and stories into mapped points of interest. Related historical markers across the Commonwealth are then grouped together into tours. The Kentucky Historical Marker Program, administered by KHS in cooperation with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, tells Kentucky’s story through the people, places and events that have shaped local communities across the Commonwealth. These markers highlight the importance of place in Kentucky’s collective history, in order to build strong communities for the future. The markers are on-the-spot history lessons that make connec-tions between history, place and historical evidence housed in the Commonwealth’s many historical organizations. Through the program, Kentucky’s history is made accessible to the public on markers along the state’s roadways. The Explore Kentucky History smartphone application is available free of charge at iTunes and Google Play. Users who have already downloaded the app will have immediate access to the UK tour and previously released Lincoln, Civil War and War of 1812 tours. Regional tours are set to be released soon. Visit http://explorekyhistory.ky.gov for more information.
2012 WAS A GREAT YEAR FOR OUR KIDS
A Letter to the Editor from Ed Council,
Chair/CEO kidsGROWkentucky.org
Kentucky children are among our most fragile citizens. Just take
a look at stats from Kentucky Youth Advocates. However, what these
numbers don‟t show is the success stories that bode well for a turnaround
for many, including those in our Capital Area.
This is the 2012 Progress Report for kidsGROWkentucky.org,
(KGK) a local non-profit group on a mission to reconnect kids and fami-
lies to the real and natural world. Follow along for just a moment; you
won‟t be bored or disappointed. In fact like me, I guarantee that you will
be inspired.
Following our successful pilot, which put 600 of our area children
on the water for hands-on, real world, experiential outdoor and environ-
mental educational activities in 2011, all for free and for which we were
awarded the 2012 Outstanding Organization for Excellence by the Ken-
tucky Association for Environmental Education, this year was a hard act
to follow. So let the following make my case.
First, we did the impossible – the Kentucky Legislature UNANI-
MOUSLY passed and Governor Beshear signed HCR 29 aka the Ken-
tucky Children‟s Outdoor Bill of Rights. They even added agribusi-nesses
to the list that kids are encouraged to visit. Sponsored by Rep. Derrick
Graham, this bill sets the Commonwealth apart from all but five states in
this accomplishment. Kudos to Representative Graham.
Next, we focused on women and their daughters through a grant
from the KY Foundation for Women entitled Empowering Women
through Art and Nature. Led by KGK board member Robin Antenucci,
seven outdoor adventures that included a mix of visual and language arts
with free play and self-time to reflect and savor Mother Nature‟s wonders
was a year‟s program ending with an overnight campout using the night
for nocturnal inhabitants and star gazing. This moving experience now
has a waiting list for next year, which testifies to the contributions from
Normandi Ellis at Pen House Retreat in Peaks Mill, local artist at KSU
Reba Rye, Salato Education Center‟s Venita Bright, Hannah Helm whose
Gregory Woods home was an enjoyable day in the woods, and Julia
Rome‟s site at Leland Farm for our campout adventure. Robin‟s leader-
ship was awesome and verified by the campfire conversations.
Third, KGK has prepared for taking our program to a national
level. As the retired founder of CANOE KENTUCKY, whose generosity
cost $20,000 for giving boats for the 600 pilot project kids, we were given
a grant to put this package of experiences in an eBook. It is available at
our KGK web site‟s front page, where many of the 3,500 people like me
across the US can try this as a mechanism to attract a new generation of
paddlers to their establishments. This was my initial motivation; however,
the kids and the need to transform the outdoor and environmental aspects
of their education gave me an obsession that remains my life‟s purpose. It
also gave me the idea that other outfitters might be equally vulnerable and
motivated to replicate this movement. So we created a master chapter
agreement by which other canoe, kayak and raft rentals could join
KIDSgrowUS for free (Michigan will be the first of many). This has at-
tracted attention from Disney as a national co-partner and sponsor.
WOW! How neat is that? Thanks Conley Salyer, our nonprofit attorney,
Alan Heavner, my Michigan counterpart, Josephine‟s Sculpture Park, the
Kings‟ Center and Kentucky River Campground, our favorite and kid-
friendly place to camp.
Last, but nowhere near least is my appreciation for the help of oth-
ers without which this amazing and touching story could not be told.
These people are Jason Geis, a local photo-artist whose pictures are far
more than a „thousand words‟; James Clark, who invented Student Voices
to get kids‟ input to making education work better, and who is our nomi-
nation for the 2012 President‟s Environmental Youth Award; Joy Jeffries,
Elaine Wilson, and Secretary Marcheta Sparrow for giving credentials to
economic benefits of making communities more kid-friendly; James Tay-
lor, who was KGK Chief (and only) Administrative Officer tasked with
keeping us straight with governance issues; Katheraan Wasson of the
State-Journal for her steadfastness in reporting our success stories to the
public; the many donators to our cause without whom my social security
wealth source would have long been exhausted; my family for undying
support and forgiveness for not being around as much as we would like;
and the kids whose lives have changed mine as much and more than we
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Frankfort YMCA Holds Annual Christmas Ball
On Saturday, December 8, 2012, the 7th Annual YMCA
Christmas Ball was held at the Frankfort Convention Cen-
ter. Hosting YMCA groups from all over the central Ken-
tucky area, this event was FREE and open to all individu-
als with intellectual disabilities, their families, friends and
chaperones. Live music combined with a large dance floor
where individuals could throw down their best moves,
provided for fun for everyone. Volunteers from Western
Hills helped with games, crafts, prizes,
light refreshments. Santa Claus held a
meet and greet with complimentary event
photos provided.
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Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours at the Glen Willis House
The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce held their December
Business After Hours at Terri's Catering at the Glen-Willis House.
Dozens of Chamber members and their families gathered and
shared great spirits from Capital Cellars and Food from Terri's Ca-
tering. The Glen-Willis House was beautifully decorated for the
holidays with traditional holiday decorations. The Leadership
Frankfort Alumni Class of 2011-2012 gathered to announce their
involvement in the Weekend Backpack For Kids Program. Alumni,
Mike Feldman spoke about the growing need of the Weekend
Backpack Program in Franklin County and how the Leadership
Frankfort Alumni have been able to fill over 600 backpacks thus far
this year, providing meals for kids over the weekend who would
otherwise have nothing to eat. For more information about how
you can help the Weekend Backpack Program for Kids, please con-
tact Suzy at the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Office at
502-233-8261.
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Wilson’s Nursery Holiday Open House
Wilson's Nursery held it's Christmas Open House on Saturday
& Sunday, December 1st and 2nd. The greenhouses and gar-
dens were decorated for the holiday season with nice, healthy
Christmas trees and Poinsettias for your holiday decorating.
Several were also several themed Christmas trees located
throughout. Tastings were offered with everything from local
honey to fine balsamic vinegars and
olive oils as well as samplings from the
Sage Garden Cafe'. For the kids, Santa made a special appearance on Satur-
day and there was an apron decorating
workshop. Other workshops included
a Fairy Garden Workshop and Holi-
day Wreath Crafting workshop. For
more information on upcoming events
and workshops, log onto
www.wilsonnurseriesky.com.
Breakfast with Santa at Collins Lane
On Saturday, December 1, 2012, the Frankfort Younger Wom-
en's Club sponsored the annual Breakfast with Santa at Collins
Lane Elementary to benefit the Franklin County Women's Shel-
ter. For $5 or $3 with food donation for the shelter, children got
to have their photos taken with Santa, com-
pliments of Digital Expressions Photography,
enjoy games, decorate ornaments and even
participate in a cake walk.
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Annual Meeting and Awards for
the Frankfort YMCA
The Frankfort YMCA held their 117th Annual Meeting on Thursday, De-
cember 6, 2012 at the downtown YMCA location. The new board mem-
bers were voted in, old members mentioned and recognition was given to
YMCA staff members operating their Crayons Kids daycare program,
which has been in operation for 5 years. Other staff were recognized for
10, 15 and 20 years of service to the YMCA program.
Holiday Open House at Edward Jones Office
The doors were open to near 100 people on Wednesday, December 19,
2012 at the Edward Jones Office of John Hibbard for a Holiday Open
House. Throughout the several hours of the Open House, guests enjoyed
food and great conversation with each other
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JJ's Soul Food at the Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery
On Sunday, December 9, 2012, Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery opened up to a crowd of
after church goers for the first time for "JJ's Soul Food Sunday". With rib sticking, home
cooked food, this first time event seemed like a huge success. Capital Living was there to
sample some of the food on hand. Everything from homestyle Southern Fried Chicken,
which by the way reminded me of my grandmother's Sunday home cooking in Louisiana,
catfish to mashed potatoes,
man n' cheese, sweet potatoe
cassarole, greens, corn on the
cob, a variety of deserts and a
drink for only $10.95, you
couldn't beat it. Soul food Sun-
day was the brainchild of Jeuet-
ta Carothers of Cornerstone
Gallery and Jay Stevens, of
Rightious Radio. Although this
was a first time event, the plan
is to not make it the last. Plans
are in the works for a New
Year's Day event with JJ's Soul
Food. Stay posted with Capital
Living for further information
or call 502-352- 2400.
Edward Jones Makes Generous Donation
As the need to help those less fortunate continues to rise,
the business leaders in Frankfort continue to ride ot the
occasion. On Thursday, December 13, 2012, John Hib-
bard and Amzie Wenning of the Edward Jones offices
here in Frankfort, donated a carload of toys to the toy drive
that Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery was holding to ben-
efit the children at Cosaire Children's Hospital and UK Children's Hospital. On
hand to receive the generous donation was Jay Stevens of Rightious Radio, and
Sharon Fincel of Cornerstone Art Gallery.
Folkbike Recyclery and Walk Bike
Frankfort Hold Holiday Open House
On a cold Sunday, December 30, 2012, Folkbike Recyclery
and Walk Bike Frankfort teamed up to open up to the pub-
lic for a Holiday Open House. Several avid biking enthusiasts and guests came in out
of the cold and enjoyed hot beverages, snacks and even a few cold beverages. For
more information on Walk Bike Frankfort or Folkbike Recyclery, find them on Fa-
cebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Folkbike-ReCyclery/357438509554?
fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/135637248525/?fref=ts
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Launches App
for iPhone and Android Devices
The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce rolled out their new Chamber of Com-
merce App, called FrankfortKY2Go, to a small group of business owners at their
office on December 12, 2012. The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce's mobile app is
available through iTunes and the Android Marketplace and is compatible on
iPhones, Android-based phones, Blackberries and tablet devices. Why download
this app to your phone or tablet? To offer one-touch connectivity to Frankfort Area
events and news, your favorite Chamber business members, special discounts from
the members, maps, social media and much more! The FrankfortKY2Go mobile
app features a member directory of nearly 600 businesses organized by keyword or
category with click-to-call and click-to-map capabilities. You can view & register for
upcoming Chamber and community events. You'll can have quick access to Cham-
ber and member news as well as connect to the Chamber with links to Facebook,
LinkedIn & YouTube. A "Near Me" feature locates business members who are
nearest to you. And find the latest deals and special offers from members. Stay up to
date by downloading the FrankfortKY2Go app TODAY! The app is updated daily
so you are assured of the latest information! For more information, contact the
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 502-223-8261.
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Terri’s Catering at the Glen Wills House Hosts
an Outstanding Christmas Party!
Terri's Catering at the Glen Willis House was decorated
perfectly for the Christmas Season as it hosted a holiday
party on Friday, December 21, 2012. This historic home
plays hosts to weddings, events, dinners, meetings and, of
course, parties.
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King’s Center Christmas Party Held at
First United Methodist Church
On Friday, December 21, 2012, First United Methodist Church opened up
their facilities to the Kings Center, a local non-profit organization with a
facility that encourages all young people to not only pursue their individu-
al dreams, but also to broaden their interests and to face new challenges.
About 100 people, families of kids involved in the program, board mem-
bers of the Kings Center along with members of Quest Community
Church, enjoyed dinner, played games, danced, took pictures with Santa
and received presents from Quest Community Church and the generous
donations from the Kings Center "City Of Angels" Program. For more
information about the Kings Center and the programs for the youth of
Frankfort, log onto www.kingscenter.org and be sure to check out their
"City of Angels" Program at http://www.kingscenter.org/
City_of_Angels_Kings_Center.htm. Because it takes a village to raise a
child...
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