Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsman is proud to announce the annual Art Market at the Kentucky Artisan Center on October 17, from 10 a. m.-5 p. m. & October 18, 10 a. m.-4 p. m.! Located in the heart of the folk art capitol of Berea, save the date to experience the finest Kentuckian craftsmanship that the state has to offer located right off of I-75 on lawn of the Kentucky Artisan Center. Enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, local food trucks and a wide array of other fine cultural artistry. There will be free admission, parking, and an overflow shuttle service for patrons to utilize at this FREE event!
October 29th & 30th
Comedian Darren Knight with Special Guests Red Squirrel & Nicole Starnes at The Virginia – 214 E. Mt. Vernon St. Somerset, KY, doors at 7pm show at 8pm. Darren Knight, the comedic force behind“ Southern Momma”, has taken the nation by storm. Hailing from Munford, Alabama, and named one of Variety’ s“ 10 Comics to Watch,” Info 606-679-6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com
October 31st
Classic Movie Night at The Virginia: Ghostbusters II – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, doors-6pm, Movie 7pm. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com
November 7th
Lake Cumberland Air Show 2026 – Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, 500 W. O. Newell Dr, Somerset, KY, gate opens ~ 10am; show begins at 12:30pm. Info( 606) 679- 7908 https:// www. lakecumberlandairshow. com /
Confederate Railroad in concert! Confederate Railroad is back at The Center for Rural Development’ s Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre in Somerset! Join fans on November 7 at 7:30 p. m. for a highly anticipated, joyfilled night of hit country music. Doors open at 6 p. m. Get your tickets today at https:// www. etix. com
November 8th
Amadeus Lex in Concert— First Presbyterian Church in downtown Somerset presents Amadeus Lex in concert at 3 p. m. The concert is free and open to the public.
November 14th & 15th
Sheltowee Artisan Holiday Market— The 32nd annual Sheltowee Artisan Holiday Market will take place November. 14 and 15 at the Center For Rural Development in
Somerset. Featuring about 80 of Kentucky ' s finest artisans with the opportunity to purchase their one-of-a-kind works. Admission is free.
Recurring Events
Open Mic Night at Tap on Main – 601 N. Main St. Somerset, KY, 8-11pm. Listen or join in Open Mic Nights every Thursday from 8 – 11 p. m. at Tap On Main in downtown Somerset. The event is for ages 21 and over – weather permitting. Info 606-451-1525 or https:// thetaponmain. com /
GriefShare— At a GriefShare support group, you ' ll find help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. Meetings are at First Christian Church, 1115 Hwy. 39 in Somerset. They will be held Tuesday ' s from August 4 through October 27 from 5:30 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. Cost is $ 25 for workbook. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register, call 606-678- 5903. You can join anytime and don ' t have to attend every session.
Veteran Coffee Club of Lake Cumberland— The Veterans Coffee Club, aka Coffee Muster, is an anti-suicide coalition. Meets every third Tuesday of the month, from 10 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. at the Somerset City Hall( Energy Center). Free coffee and breakfast, and a chance to build community connections and support one another.
Lunch Bunch— Madison County Public Library is hosting a summer feeding program through July 31. Monday-Friday, 11 a. m.-12 noon in Berea with a to-go option and Monday-Friday, 12 noon-1 p. m. in Richmond All people 18 and under eat free! For details on fun programs, visit their website at www. madisonlibrary. org.
Somerset Duplicate Bridge Club— The Somerset Duplicate Bridge Club meets each Tuesday from noon to 4 p. m. at the First Christian Church, 1115 Ky. 39 in Somerset. For scheduling and information, call Diane Gibson at 606-219-3429.
Corbin Community Backpack Program— The Corbin Community Backpack Program each week packs 1,100 bags of food to make sure kids have something to eat over the weekend. These children range from K-12th grade in the Knox, Whitley and Corbin school systems. If you would like to help make a tax deductible donation, you can find us on
Paypal, Venmo or you may mail a donation to PO Box 1891, Corbin, KY 40702. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mike Lewis 606-524-3824.
CASA Needs Volunteers— CASA of Knox and Laurel Counties is seeking individuals to be volunteer advocates for children in the foster care system of Knox and Laurel counties. In order to be a volunteer advocate, you will need to complete a 30-hour online guided learning training curriculum, pass three background checks and be sworn in by the family court judge. Please contact the CASA office at 606-389-5968 for more information.
Berea Bridge Club— The Berea Bridge Club will meet on the first, third and fifth Friday of each month from 1 p. m until 4:15 p. m at the Union Church basement, 200 Prospect Street, Berea. The Berea Bridge Club also meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 2 p. m. until 5:15 p. m. On Wednesdays, participants are welcome to participate in a free meal in the community room at 5:30 p. m. Game day director is Beve Smith and scheduling and information is John Culp. for moore information call 859-304-1406, or 859-248-0690, or email at johnwoodspliter @ gmail. com
Bags of Hope Suitcase Drive— Bags of Hope is collecting gently used luggage to donate for area foster children. The goal is to provide children a reliable bag to move and store their belongings in as they move in and out of care. If you can donate, please call 606-219-6518.
Corbin Public Library— Toddler Time, every Tuesday at 10:30 a. m.
Al-Anon— Call 888-425-2666 for more information. Meetings held at the following:
• Every Monday at the Pulaski County Public Library at 10 a. m., as well as at St. Mildred Catholic Church on Tuesdays at 6 p. m.( For more info, call Moreen at 606-425-2015; Donna K. at 606-872-4448; or Donna at 859-663-0576).
• First United Methodist Church, 301 W. Fifth St., AA and Al-Anon every Monday and Thursday at 8 p. m. in London.
• St. John’ s Episcopal Church, every Tuesday at 6 p. m. in Corbin.
• Corbin Presbyterian Church, every Friday at 12 noon in Corbin.
Weekly Veteran Breakfast— Every Tuesday at 8 a. m. American Legion Post 88 at 84 East Wentworth St., Corbin, KY 40701.
Digital Literacy— 4-6 p. m., Tuesdays at Learning Lab, Richmond branch of Madison County Public Library.
Mountain Dulcimer Group— Those who play Mountain Dulcimers are invited to play with the Mountain Dulcimer Group on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Call 606-305-4905 for more information.
Moms Group of London— On the second Wednesday of every month the Moms Group of London gets together at Corinth Baptist Church to encourage and uplift one another from 9 to 11 a. m. Breakfast, fellowship, crafts and child care are provided.
Veterans Coffee Muster— Starting at 10 a. m., 85 Industry Drive, London Ky 40744. This is a free event for Veterans and their families in Laurel County and surrounding counties. Hosted by your Laurel County Military Suicide Prevention Coalition, as a way to show our appreciation for you. We also want to provide resources on site, if you should need assistance or have questions. This is a reoccurring muster, happening on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Please join us for coffee, doughnuts, and camaraderie. We look forward to meeting you!
NAR-ANON Family Groups
A 12-step program for family and friends of addicts. Addiction is a family disease. It affects the relationships of those close to the addict: parents, spouses, siblings, children, longtime friends, and employers. If someone’ s addiction is affection you, first you must help yourself. Nar-Anon is a 12- step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. The meetings are at Trinity Chapel, 242 Levi Jackson Mill Road, London, every other Friday evening at 7 p. m. You may message Kate Hoskins-Wilder, Betty Black-Phillips, or Trinity Chapel on Facebook if you have any questions or concerns. Also to message for exact dates of the meetings.
Food Box Give-A-Way A food box give-a-way will take place on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p. m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located on Columbia Street in Somerset.
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