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March 21 , 2023
Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meeting at The Center for Rural Development every Saturday morning and Tuesday evening . Saturday
Tuesday 9:00 am Weigh-in 5:30 pm Weigh-in 9:30 am Weigh-in 6:00 pm Workshop For more info , contact Debbie Quillen at 606-677-6000 or email dquillen @ centertech . com
March 10 , 2023
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage in Concert 7:30 pm The Center for Rural Development , 2292 S . Hwy 27 , Somerset , KY . The Center for Rural Development is proud to present multi-award winner and “ Queen of Bluegrass ” Rhonda Vincent and her band , The Rage , in concert on March 10 , at 7:30 p . m . in Somerset , KY . Reserved seat and VIP tickets for Rhonda Vincent and The Rage are available at the Center . Info and tickets call 606-67-6000 or visit www . centertech . com
March 11 , 2023
Lake Cumberland Polar Plunge 2023-Freezin for a Reason 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Lake Cumberland Polar Plunge 2023-Freezin for a Reason – Lee ’ s Ford Marina Resort , 451 Lees Ford Dock Rd ., Nancy , KY 10am . Join us for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics . Each year , the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Kentucky challenges hundreds of brave jumpers to plunge into the frigid water of Lake Cumberland in the middle of winter in support of the over 10,200 children and adults with intellectual disabilities who participate in year-round sports and health programming provided by Special Olympics Kentucky . Plunge info https :// soky . org / lakecumberlandplunge /. For marina info call 606- 636-6426 or Lee ’ s Ford on Facebook .
Shamrock Shuffle 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST Shamrock Shuffle 2023 – Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Office , 236 E . Mt . Vernon St . Somerset , KY , 10am . You ’ re invited to attend the 11th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K that will take place on Saturday , March 11th downtown . After 10 years in Burnside the Shuffle is moving to downtown Somerset . Come out for a day of fun and racing in the Pulaski County area as we celebrate St . Patrick ’ s Day … Lake Cumberland Style !!! The Shamrock Shuffle welcomes participants of all ability levels , both walkers & runners . The course is a measured 5K race , and professional chip timing will be used to ensure race time accuracy . There will still be a costume contest and huge after party . Info 606-679-7323 or to register www . somersetpulaskichamber . com .
Somernites Cruise Pageants The Center for Rural Development - 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm There will be categories for girls from birth through 19 and boys from birth through age 5 . It is important to note that these pageants are not traditional “ beauty pageants ” for children and young women . Judges will be looking for those who can best represent Somernites Cruise for the 2023 Season and the values and goals of SJWC . Keep watching for more information on Somernites Cruise Pageants . The GFWC-KFWC Somerset Junior Woman ’ s Club is an organization for women of ALL AGES in Somerset . The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p . m .
School Time Theater : Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad 10:00 am - 10:45 am EDT School Time Theater : Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad – Center for Rural Development , 2292 S Hwy 27 , Somerset , KY , 10am-10:45 am and again at 12pm-12:45pm . This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery . Her courage helped to change the world . Share her adventurous life with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson . Info 606-677-6000 or www . centertech . com Classic Movie Night at The Virginia : The Quiet Man March 23 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
March 23 , 2023
Classic Movie Night : The Quiet Man – The Virginia Theater 214 E . Mt . Vernon St ., Somerset , 7:30pm . Join emcee and local film enthusiast John Alexander for Classic Movie Night at The Virginia , featuring The Quiet Man , a 1952 romantic comedy-drama film starring John Wayne , Maureen O ’ Hara and Barry Fitzgerald . All Ages , General Admission Seating ( Lower Level ). Tickets available in advance online or at the door ( credit card or digital payment only ). View our refund policy , bag policy , tickets link and other FAQs here : https :// thevirginiaky . com / faq /
March 25 , 2023
Mix & Mingle Artists ’ Showcase - Cooper Community Arts Center 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT 107 N Main St ., Somerset , KY , 11am-5pm . There will be exhibits from many local artists and refreshments will be served at 1pm . Info 859-967-3263 or www . facebook . com / carnegieky /.
March 18-19 , 2023
Somerset Gun & Knife Show Saturday , 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT ; Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Center for Rural Development , 2292 S . Hwy 27 , Somerset , KY . If you are a gun collector or are a hunting enthusiast , the gun show at The Center for Rural Development is a great place to spend some time this weekend . Tickets : Adults ( 13 & up ) $ 10 ; VIP $ 12.50 ; Children ( Ages 6-12 ) $ 4 , VIP $ 6.50 ; VIP tickets can be purchased online .
April 1 , 2023
Sheltowee Artisans Spring Art Fair April 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT The Center for Rural Development , 2292 S Hwy 27 , Somerset , KY , 10am-5pm . Over 50 of the finest eastern and southern Kentucky artists will join together to display and sell their work at The Center . Everything from baskets , pottery , quilts , nature and wildlife photography , to contemporary furniture , jewelry and musical instruments . Demonstrations . Info 606-677-6000 or www . centertech . com .
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