Community Calendar

Sep. 5—Sierra Marling & Brett Arthur

Tuesday, September 5

Expedition Kindergarten Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a..m.

Berea Quilters Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 3:00 p.m.

STEM Lab: Cotton Ball Launcher Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.

Junior Joy Box Pick-Up Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 4:00 — 8:00 p.m. This month's theme is "Adventure"! Junior Joy Boxes include a hand-selected library book, special treats, special activities, a recipe card, and a bookmark based on each month's unique theme. You can pick up a Junior Joy Box at either location. Junior Joy Boxes are given out on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be put on reserve.

Game Night @Noodle Nirvana Noodle Nirvana — 5:00 — 6:00 p.m.

Tasty Tuesday Irvine Mcdowell Park — 5:00 — 8:00 p.m.

ESL Class Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Anime Club Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night: Special Disney Night Madison County Library: Berea — 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.

EKU Volleyball v. Marshall Alumni Coliseum — 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday Open Mic Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge — 6:00 — 10:00 p.m. Signups begin at 6 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar + food truck available.

Wednesday, September 6Learn to Sew Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Teen Scene: Candle Painting Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 5:00 — 6:00 p.m.

Lorcana League — Round 1 Bad Wolf Gaming — 6:00 — 10:00 p.m. Lorcana League is free to play! Come hang out for as long as you would like & play as many casual matches as you can! By playing Lorcana in our store, you can earn points for a chance to win League promo cards, pins, and lore counters.

Fall Harvest of Abundance Dinner Russel Action Folk Center — 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. Join us for a FREE meal, resources and more while you get to know your neighbors around our abundant table!

Thursday, September 7

Appalachian Writer's Conference Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant — 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. The Appalachian Writer's Conference, or AWC23, is a literary workshop that offers beginning and intermediate writers a chance to sharpen existing skills and learn new techniques from award-winning, seasoned novelists, non-fiction writers, memoirists, poets, screenwriters, and podcasters turned book authors! It all happens in the heart of Appalachia in Berea, Kentucky, at the state's Artisan Capital. The conference's many sessions and workshops will occur at the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel, where guests are offered a discounted rate. Conference attendees are also welcome to explore other places to stay in Berea. Go to the conference website and look under the tab "Lots to Do in Berea, Kentucky!"

Toddler Time Madison County Library: Berea — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.

Expedition Kindergarten Madison County Library: Berea — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.

EKU Soccer v. NKU EKU Soccer Complex — 4:00 — 6:00 p.m.

ESL Class Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. Madison County Adult Education is happy to offer free English as a Second Language classes for those who want to improve their reading, speaking, and written English language skills.

Nature R&R: a slow-paced, restorative and relaxing forest experience Berea College Forestry Outreach Center — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Anime Club Madison County Library: Berea — 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.

Free Yoga at the Point Chenault Vineyards — 6:00 — 7 p.m.

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night: Special Disney Night Madison County Library: Richmond — 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.

Songwriters in the Round Berea Arts Council — 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. Featured performers: Wanda Barnett, Brittany Dawn Samples, 3 Men & A Banjo, & Bryce Taylor. Admission is free, and there will be beverages for sale. Donations will be gladly accepted to support our performers as well as the mission of the BAC — sharing art for everyone in our community!

Friday, September 8

Free GED Classes Madison County Library: Richmond — 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Preschool Story Time Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.

Free GED Classes Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 5:00 p.m.

Teen Hangout Madison County Library: Berea — 3:30 — 5:00 p.m.

Lego Club+ Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.

Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Spotlight Playhouse — 6:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Movie After Dark: The Secret Garden Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.

Friday Night Magic Bad Wolf Gaming — 7:00 — 10:00 p.m. Our Friday Night Magic event is the best way to get into constructed Magic The Gathering! Starting at 7 PM we will have at least 3 rounds of Standard Format Magic with booster packs given as prizes for each round a player wins! $6 entry fee.

Murder's In the Heir Spotlight Playhouse — 8:00 — 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 9

Spoonbread Festival 5K 2023 Berea Community High School — 9:00 — 11:00 a.m.

Yoga for Every Body Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:15 a.m.

Grand Reopening Currier's Music World — 10:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. In conjunction with Starks Southern Boutique, join us for a Grand Reopening at our new location on Main Street! We'll be celebrating our 57 years in business with giveaways, sales, live music and food!

Kayak Fun Float Lake Reba Park — 11:00 a.m. This is a relaxed float for kayakers of all experience levels. There will be someone on site to give tips if needed!

Free Market Designated Drop Off Madison County Library: Richmond — 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Free Market Madison County Library: Richmond — 12:00 — 2:00 p.m.

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles Berea College Forestry Outreach Center — 1:00 pm — 3:30 p.m.

Foibles & Folly Audition (Ages 14-18) Spotlight Acting School — 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. Open to actors aged 14-18. All students within the designated age range will be cast. No prior acting experience is required. Audition format: cold reading and following directions. Monologues are welcome but not mandatory.

Genealogy Search Instruction Madison County Library: Berea — 1:30 — 3:00 p.m.

Teen D&D Open Table Madison County Library: Berea — 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.

Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Spotlight Playhouse — 6:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Chestnut Street Pavilion Concert Series Presents: Big Sugg and the Jazz Funkers Tolle Building — 7:00 p.m.

Jonah Leatherman at Rebel Rebel Rebel Rebel Studio & Longue — 8:00 p.m. From Fort Wayne, IN, Jonah Leatherman & his band attempt to become a byword of all of that represents rock music through hooky guitar riffs and introspective lyricism; With the release of their debut self-titled album in January 2022, Jonah embarks on an odyssey to bring energy, honesty, and craft to every city they come through. $10 cover, doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Murder's In the Heir Spotlight Playhouse — 8:00 — 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 10

Foxfire Series: Book 9 Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond 2:00 — 3:00 p.m.

Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Spotlight Playhouse — 2:00 — 3:00 p.m.

Kid's Activity: Ant-y Antics Berea College Forestry Outreach Center — 2:00 — 3:00 p.m.

Murder's In the Heir Spotlight Playhouse — 4:00 — 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 11

GED Testing Madison County Library: Richmond — 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Preschool Story Time Madison County Library: Berea — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Time Madison County Library: Richmond — 10:00 — 11:00 a.m.

Early Crafternoon: Color Your Own Kite Madison County Library: Berea — 1:00 — 2:00 p.m.

Crafternoon: Color your Own Kite Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 4:00 — 5:00 p.m.

Free GED Classes Madison County Library: Richmond — 5:00 — 7:30 p.m.

Nifty Needlers Madison County LIbrary: Richmond — 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Bibliobox Unboxing Party Madison County Library: Berea & Richmond — 6:00 — 6:30 p.m. You must pre-register for a Bibliobox to be able to pick one up at the party. Registration begins the first Monday of each month; call or stop by either location to register. Please remember to register for your Bibliobox, supplies are limited. Attendance at the unboxing party is not required for box pick-up.

Ballroom Dancing Richmond Arts Council — 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Call 859-624-4242 to register.

Mellow Monday Yoga Madison County Library: Berea — 7:00 — 7:45 p.m.

Monday Live Team Trivia Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge — 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. Free to play. The top two teams win prizes. Cash bar + food truck available.

Spotlight Christmas Show Auditions The Spotlight Playhouse — 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. The audition will involve a cold reading and following directions. No prior acting experience is required. Further details can be obtained from the director, Chad Hembree at chad@spotlightactingschool.com or by calling 859-661-0600.