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Links to more area events:
Wilmore Events at www.wilmore.org
Jessamine County Library Events at www.jesspublib.org
Beef Cattle Cookout Schedule
Aug. 7 -
Sept. 13
Black & White Photography Exhibit
Harry Hinkle and Jim Burchette

Art Depository, 106 East Maple, Nicholasville.
Reception on August 15 (See below.) Call (859) 885-0106
August
15 - 17
4th Annual High Bridge Homecoming Festival
August 15 -17 at beautiful High Bridge Park, just five miles outside of Wilmore. Join us for a week-end of live music, dance, arts & crafts, raffles & auctions, demonstrations and displays, Corn Hole Tournament, KY River pontoon rides, antique car show, festival food and more! See Complete Schedule. Call (859) 858-5408.
August
15

Artist's Reception for Harry Hinkle and Jim Burchette
4 - 8 pm at the Art Depository, 106 East Maple, Nicholasville.
Call (859) 885-0106

August
23
Stonebridge Saturday Night Summer Concert Series
7 p.m. in the Downtown Green in Wilmore.
Click for schedule and details
August
24

Habitat Sunday
Jessamine County Churches are asked to collect a special offering for Habitat for Humanity to help provide affordable homes for those who need "a hand-up, not a hand-out." Contact Habitat for Humanity Director Ron Bishoff at (859) 881-1906.

August
25

Drug Abuse and Cyber Safety Forum
5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Jessamine Career and Technology Center. Free dinner and childcare. (859) 885-4149 to reserve your seat. Will also be held August 4.

August
28 - 30
JD Crowe Bluegrass Festival
Offical JD Crowe Website
August
30
Stonebridge Saturday Night Summer Concert Series
7 p.m. in the Downtown Green in Wilmore.
Click for schedule and details
September
4
Wii for Teens
Jessamine County Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Nicholasville,
Date:  September 4, 2008, Time:  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Game nights return to the Jessamine County Public Library with X Box and Wii. The Wii games for the evening are Wii Play and Wii Sports. So bring a friend and get ready to play. This event is open to Middle and High school students. Registration is required and will be locked until one week before the event.  For details or to register, visit www.jesspublib.org or call 885-3523.
September
6 - 7
Camp Nelson Civil War Days
Saturday and Sunday at Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park
Click for more info
September
6
Stonebridge Saturday Night Summer Concert Series
"Picnic Under the Stars" will close out the 2008 Stonebridge Summer Saturday Night Concerts on Saturday, September 6th, at the Downtown Green in Wilmore.  The big band sounds of  "The Metrognomes" will provide an evening of music for listening enjoyment, and the decorated dance floor will be ready for those wishing to dance.  "Three Suns Bistro" out of Brandon Crossing will be catering a la carte under the white tent with decorated tables in the Pavilion and on the Green available for diners.  There is no cost for the music and dance. Dining begins at 6:30 p.m. and the music and dance begin at 7:00 p.m. Click for schedule and details
September
7
Sunday Funday at the Library
Jessamine County Public Library, 600 South Main Street, Nicholasville,
Date:  September 7, 2008, Time:  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Elementary aged students and their parents/caregivers will work together to customize their very own cork board message center. Registration is required and will begin August 22.  For details or to register, visit www.jesspublib.org or call 885-3523.
Adults do not need to register, but are required to attend.
September
12
Mayor's Breakfast
Nicholasville Mayor Russ Meyer invites you to breakfast, Friday, September 12 at Lone Oak Country Club. Buffet 8:30 am to 9:30 am, Program at 9 am. RSVP to (859) 887-4351 or email.
September
17
Jessamine Chamber Golf Classic
Golf Club of the Bluegrass on Harrodsburg Road. Lunch at noon, Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Team price $300, Lunch $5. Sponsorships available. To register call Sandy at (859) 887-4351. If you don't golf come and eat a fun lunch for only $5. RSVP to Sandy at (859) 887-4351.
September
20
Paul Sawyier Story Outdoor Drama
High Bridge Park. Call (859) 885-4500
September
18 - 21
Jessamine County Antique Farm Equipment Show
Jessamine County Fairgrounds. Click for flyer.
Call Jim Mahan (859) 293-6342.
October
3-4
Jessamine Jamboree
owntown Nicholasville, Arts & crafts, specialty foods, Jessamine Idol, children's activities, community activities, blues & bluegrass music. 859-881-3820
October
4
Wilmore's Craft Festival
Stroll Main Street and shop from among a wide variety of juried crafts. Enjoy live music all day "at the tracks." Downtown Wilmore, Info: (859) 858-4411
October
4
K9-2K Race for a Cure
It's the 3rd Annual Jessamine County K9-2K Race for a Cure. It will be held October 4th right before the Jessamine Jamboree Parade starting at Lake Mingo. 
Download Registration Form. Or register and pay online at www.jessaminecancercoalition.org 
October
5

Sunday Afternoon Swing Dance, with LIVE Music!
Sunday, October 5th @ 3:00 pm, High Bridge Park Pavilion.  Come cut a rug the Hepcats at this Sunday afternoon swing dance, featuring music by Terry Lee & the Rockaboogie Band.  Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band is a high energy band, built around the lightning fast piano pumpin’, rockaboogie playing of London England's Terry Lee.  Terry Lee and the Rockaboogie Band will take you back to the golden era of Rock ’n' Roll when stars like Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Elvis were making music history with a new sound that was sweeping the nation, a sound filled with raw energy and a driving rhythm!  This event presented by Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Rec and the Hepcats! For more info, see www.luv2swingdancecom, or Mike at 859-420-2426; info@luv2swingdance.com.

October
25
Community Health Fair
Info: (859) 885-4500
October
31
Nicholasville Spooktacular
Info: (859) 881-3820
October
31
Wilmore Treats on Main
More Info: 859-858-4411
November
11
Veteran's Day Observance
Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Info: (859) 885-5727
December
1 - 5
Circle of Giving Wreath Display
Jessamine County Courthouse
More information: 859-885-4500
December
5
County Christmas Tree Lighting
More information: 859-885-4500
December
5
Holiday Spectacular
Sponsored by Nicholasville NOW! More information: 859-881-3820
December
6
Wilmore's Old Fashion Musical Christmas
Events scheduled all day throughout Wilmore.
More Info: 859-858-4411
May
15-16
Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest
Kentucky Wine Country Tours, Dinner & Dance, Commerical & Amateur Wine-making, Tasting Events, Run for the Merlot, Entertainment, Kentucky Arts & Crafts, Food.
More Info: 859-881-3820
Office of the Jessamine County Judge Executive: (859) 885-4500
Every effort is made to relay accurate information; however, please call ahead to verify information.

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