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Hello Summer, Hello June!
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Hello Summer, Hello June! Summer is finally here, and it's the perfect time to visit Berea! Hike our trails, enjoy some local food, and stop by for a photo op in front of our new murals around town!
June brings with it brand new events, concerts, exhibits, demonstrations, and chances to enjoy experiences that are uniquely Berea. Visit Berea and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Hope to see you soon,
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Upcoming from Berea Tourism
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Berea Festival of Learnshops!
July 12- August 2, 2019
For more information or to register go to
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BereaKY #VisitBerea #OurBerea
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We had so many beautiful pictures taken last month, and we cannot wait to share them with you! Be sure to follow us on social media and post your photos of Berea!
Each month we will select photos of Berea posted by our wonderful visitors and citizens to be featured in our newsletter! In order to be selected, share your favorite Berea experience and use #VisitBerea, #BereaProud, #OurBerea, or #BereaKy.
We can't wait to see your photos!
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Below are this month's #BereaKy photo selections. We had many great submissions over the past month, and you too could be featured in next month's newsletter. (Click on the photo to see the original source.)
@
thepottingshedinberea
admiring their Arabella flowering beautifully!
@cyntastic_ got a photo op with the #WingsOfBerea mural at Knights Inn!
@triciataylorceramics found the loveliest little patch of Appalachian Ragwort while visiting Berea!
@kocoumcaban hiked the Pinnacles with his Bulldog, Princess!
@studio.lucina captured this stunning view while hiking to Anglin Falls! |
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20th Annual L&N Day
June 1
Berea Tourism
3 Artist Circle
This event began as a way to celebrate the Berea Depot and has grown into a perennial favorite. The day will be filled with model train exhibits, storytelling, railroad items from lanterns to time tables, to railroad china, and more. NEW this year is an interactive model railroad display by the Bluegrass Model Railroad Club. The free event is 9-5 at the Welcome Center in Old Town.
For more information, please call (859) 986-2540
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Tater Knob Pottery and Farm 40th Year Celebration!
June 1-2
Tater Knob Pottery and Farm
260 Wolf Gap Rd.
Help us celebrate 40 years with live music, special friends, and a festival atmosphere, 9am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday! Enjoy work from each of our guests artists, to include Buddy Dobbins, Josh & Shannon Dahler, Jonathon Clark, Laura Poulette, Janet Luxon, Joanne Parks, Jennifer Gleason, John Hamlette, Bill Lennox and Linda Fifield. You wont want to miss the live music either - provided by Carol O'Brien, Carrie Stump, Dr. Jack Lewis, Clive Pohl, Glenn Dandenaeu, Mitch Barnett, and Callie Northern.
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Blast From the Past 12 Car Show 2019
June 1
9:00am-3:00pm
Acton Folk Center
212 W Jefferson St
Food, Prizes, Music, Fun for the whole family!
For more information, call (859) 986-2540.
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"Remembrance" Hospice Benefit Concert
June 1
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Berea Arena Theater
1835 Big Hill Rd.
Fundraising Concert for Hospice
Free Admission
$10 Donation Suggested (All proceeds go to Hospice)
For more information go to the event page or call (859) 986-9039
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Singing Bird Sessions
June 1 & 22
Berea Arts Council
444 Chestnut St.
Join us for two evenings of Old Time music in the historic Tate to benefit the 2nd Annual
Singing Bird Music School
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June 1:
Pam Gadd
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Sam Gleaves
June 22: Donna & Lewis Lamb
Doors at 6:30pm. Music at 7pm.
2nd Annual Singing Bird Music School
July 31 - Aug 2, 2019
Musicians of all experience levels (age 10 and up) are welcome to participate in three days of hands-on classes in old time fiddle, clawhammer banjo, bluegrass banjo, guitar, flatfoot dancing, and singing led by exceptional teaching artists. The school welcomes beginning musicians. No previous experience playing a stringed instrument is required. A limited number of scholarships and work study positions will be available to assist with registration costs. Educators participating in the school will receive certificates of participation for professional learning credit.
singingbirdschool.com
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Singin' in the Rain JR.
June 1
7:00pm-9:00pm
June 2 2:00pm-4:00pm
The Spotlight Playhouse
214 Richmond Rd N
Singin' in the Rain JR. has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline - the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes, things aren't always as they appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, Lina's squeaky voice might be the end of her career in "talking pictures" without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her.
For information, or to buy tickets, go to thespotlightplayhouse.com
or call 859-756-0011
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US 25 Yard Sale
June 6-8
The US 25 Yard Sale is in its 9th year and is the nation's 10th longest yard sale event. The sale route runs from Clinton, TN to Richwood, KY.
For more information call (859) 779-3005 or visit
us25yardsale.com
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
June 7,8,14,15
7:00pm-9:00pm
June 9,16 2:00pm-4:00pm
The Spotlight Playhouse
214 Richmond Rd N
Presented by The Spotlight Acting School
Performed by students ages 11-18
Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.
For information, or to buy tickets, go to thespotlightplayhouse.com
or call 859-756-0011
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Bug Safari
June 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Berea College Forestry Outreach Center
2047 Big Hill Rd.
Join us at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center for a bug safari! This event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the bugs who call the forest home, regardless of age or experience. During this event we will be finding and identifying different specimens.
Hope you can join us!
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Moonlight Market on College Square
June 8
6:00pm-10:00pm
Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant
100 N. Main St.
Join us for Berea's newest event and spend an evening with friends under the stars! Enjoy signature cocktails from Boone Tavern, a curated artisan market, delicious local food, and the sounds of a gorgeous summer night in Kentucky!
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Berea Garden Tour
June 8
9:00am-4:00pm
Berea Arts Council
444 Chestnut St.
The Berea Garden Tour is back! On Saturday, June 8, five private gardens and two community gardens will open their gates to visitors. Favorites from previous years include the gardens of Mary Startzman, Katie Heckman, and David Saladino featuring the ever-evolving changes made to their gardens during the past three years. Featured for the first time this year are the gardens of Victoria Faoro and Jamie Jones, next door neighbors whose gardening styles beautifully complement each other. Also featured are the Berea Urban Garden/Sustainable Berea and the Glades Community Garden for a view of what community can build.
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The White Stitch: One Year Birthday Bash!
June 8
10:00am-10:00pm
The White Stitch
209 Short Street
Our boutique is getting close to its one year birthday! We have loved being apart of this beautiful community and sharing our styles with all of our wonderful customers. Special in-store deals, giveaways, food, drinks, and more! Extended hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. so everyone can enjoy the Moonlight Market also happening June 8 on Short Street! We can't wait to see everyone!
For information, check out the event page.
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2nd Annual Larry J. Smith Memorial Car Show
Renfro's Collision
301 Richmond Rd. N.
We are so pleased to honor a man we dearly love. Mark your calendars and please join us. There will be dash plaques, trophies, t-shirts, and door prizes. All proceeds will be donated to Hospice.
For more information or to register, go to the event page.
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Outdoor Free Play at the Pinnacles
June 8
2:00pm-4:00pm
Indian Fort Theater
2047 Big Hill Rd.
Join us for our monthly Outdoor Free Play at the Pinnacles! This month we will be joined by Get Outside KY who will be coordinating some fun outdoor leaderships/team games for the kids. This event is completely informal. Families are welcome to come and go as they please, and as always this is a completely free event! We hope to see you out there on the mountain!
For information, check out the event page.
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Intuitive Painting
June 14
Body Mind & Sol
105 Jackson St.
You will be introduced to the Intuitive Painting Process and guided through steps to create a 12X12 acrylic on canvas painting. Each painting will be unique. No experience necessary. All Materials Provided. Bring a friend and come prepared to have a relaxing painting experience in a supportive environment.
Investment $35
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Workshop: Summer Orchard Management
June 15
10:00am-12:00pm
Berea Urban Farm
201 Adams St.
This event is aimed for NPP participants and other community members with fruit and nut trees to learn hands-on, technical information about summer orchard management. Topics include summer pruning, tree training and pest and disease management. This is a great opportunity to meet Micah of Cedar Creek Farm, who is growing some of the fruit and nut trees provided by the NPP.
For more information, check out the event page.
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The Tate Table Readings
June 18
7:00pm - 9:00pm
444 Chestnut St.
Berea Arts Council is offering an opportunity for everyone who wanted to be in a play but did not have time, memory for lines or a wee bit of stage fright. The Tate Table Readings will be a series of readings of witty plays that depend on voice as much as action. Come be part of the fun, you can be a reader or a listener or just enjoy the free snacks.
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Dyeing with Plant Materials Workshop
June 20
10:00am-12:00pm
Broadway Center
204 N. Broadway.
The Berea Weaving and Fiber Guild will host a FREE workshop on Dyeing with Plant Materials, led by Berea's own Jerry Workman. It will be held at Broadway Center, 204 N. Broadway from 10am-noon on Thursday, June 20. Members and visitors are welcome to participate or observe.
Please RSVP to Rhonda Cardwell at 313-478-4637 if you plan to attend and to obtain a list of supplies to bring if you want to dye some yarn/fiber.
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Lunch & Walk
June 22
12:30am-3:30pm
Berea College Farm Store
311 North Main St.
Join us for a very casual lunch at the Berea College Farm Store. (Organic soup, sandwich, pizza, tarts, etc.) Afterwards, we'll go for a walk at Berea Park.
For information, check out the event page.
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Oklahoma!
June 21, 22, 28, 29 7
:00pm-9:30pm
June 23 2:00pm-4:30pm
The Spotlight Playhouse
214 Richmond Rd N
Presented by the Spotlight Players and the Spotlight Sound Machine Band
Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still being followed today. Set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA!
For information, or to buy tickets, go to thespotlightplayhouse.com
or call 859-756-0011
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Cultured Dips and Sauces Workshop
June 29
9:30am-11:30am
Berea College Visitor Center & Shoppe
104 Main St.
The benefits of fermented foods are numerous. They provide enzymes and good bacteria that aid in the digestion of an entire meal, inhibit inflammation, stabilize blood sugar and support the immune system. Fermented foods also contain prebiotics, which help feed the good bacteria.
It is easy to consume fermented foods to improve gut health, you just need to remember to incorporate them. One simple way is by adding fermented dips and sauces into your diet. In the Cultured Dips and Sauces Workshopwe will prepare a salsa together, have some tastings, and you will go home with recipes designed to help your gut while creating some wonderful new flavor experiences.
Investment: $20
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Chair Yoga with Judy
Fridays in June
11:00am-12:00pm
Body Mind & Sol
105 Jackson St.
We're excited to announce this new weekly Friday class starting May 3rd, 11am to 12 noon! Chair Yoga with Judy builds physical and mental strength, flexibility, and balance while seated in a chair or using a chair for support when standing. Appropriate for beginners and all practitioners who appreciate a deep, effective and gentle practice without getting up and down from the floor.
For information or to sign up, visit the event page.
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Visual Arts Academy- Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen
Artists from all levels are invited to attend the Visual Arts Academy from the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.
From painting to bead work, everyone is sure to find something they will enjoy.
These events are updated monthly, and can be found by visiting
kyguild.org. For more information call 859-986-3192.
Come on out with family and friends for your next art adventure!
Acrylic Landscape Painting with Lloyd Alvis Agee
10:00am-3:00pm (with lunch break)
Saturday, June 8th
Create your own 16" x 20" landscape painting! Lloyd Alvis Agee teaches the basics of prepping and priming a canvas along with the basics of painting. Learn the standard rules of paint, placement, depth, color, and more techniques in this all-materials-provided course (with lunch break around noon).
Cost is $50.
Watercolor Painting Workshop with Kim Vanlandingham
10:00am-4:00pm (with lunch break)
Saturday, June 22nd
Want to try watercolor painting or just need a refresher? This class is for you whether you're a beginner or an advanced painter!
No experience
is required and all levels are welcome. We'll all be painting the same painting and finishing it in class. If you're a beginner, just stick with Kim to learn the basics. If you've had some experience, Kim will be pushing you to advance your technique in watercolor. All supplies are included and each class will be a different painting from a photograph.
Cost is $105.
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Fiber Frenzy Workshops
-Sock Club, Every Friday
-Fiber Therapy, Every Tuesday
-Spinning Day June 15
For more details, call 859-986-3832 or go to fiberfrenzy.net
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Art Exhibits and Demonstrations
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Kentucky Artisan Center Exhibits and Demonstrations
9:00am-6:00pm Daily
200 Artisan Way
8th International Exhibition of Scratchboard Art
(Through July 31, 2019)
An International exhibit opens, a two-day scratchboard conference will be held, and exciting demonstrations by talented artists working with wood will be happening throughout the month of May at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
The Kentucky Artisan Center is proud to announce their first International exhibition to be on display in the Center's main gallery. The "8th International Exhibition of Scratchboard Art" opens May 17, with an open to the public reception from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Center. Artists are members of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists, (ISSA) and the opening reception will include awards
given to members and Master Level artists exhibiting.
On display May 17 - July 31, 2019, this International exhibit includes works by 51 artists from all over the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, China and Portugal.
Many of these scratchboard works appear to be high-resolution photographs, fooling the observer upon first encounter. The level of artistry in this exhibit is extraordinary, especially in the works by Master Level member artists. The Center is pleased to host the annual ISSA conference on May 18 and 19.
Reveal: Large 2-D Works
(March 16, 2019 - June 16, 2019)
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea announces the exhibit Reveal, showcasing the work of Sabra L. Crockett, Damon Farmer, Felipe Molina and Robbie Mueller. This exhibit will run March 16 - June 16, 2019, in the Center's lobby and foyer. All four artists work in large two-dimensional formats.
Originally from Rochester, New York, Sabra L. Crockett has lived in numerous locations throughout the south before finding her home in Louisville, Kentucky. There she enjoys being surrounded by beautiful songbirds and a spectacular variety of trees.
"I am fascinated by nature. It has a secret language that I try to decipher. There is a feeling I get when observing the birds, animals, and trees - a feeling that I am experiencing something that is so familiar, and yet so extraordinary," she states. "I have been visiting one of the largest and oldest Ginko trees in Louisville for many years now and the painting in this exhibit is the first in a series about this tree."
Saturday Demonstrations
10:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday, June 1-
Leatherwork Demonstrated by Al Wentzel
Al Wentzel, of Crab Orchard, will demonstrate his leather techniques on June 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
Wentzel is a self-taught leather artist who creates tooled, stitched and altered wallets, bible covers, coin pouches and purses from a variety of types of leather.
Saturday, June 8-
Handmade Books Demonstrated by Whitney Withington
Whitney Withington, of Berea, will demonstrate her handmade books on June 8, from 10:30 to 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
Saturday, June 15-
Demonstration from the Berea Welcome Center Carvers.
Two members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate a variety of woodcarving styles and techniques at the Kentucky Artisan Center
Saturday, June 22-
Designer Baskets created by Janet Northern
On Saturday, June 22, Janet Northern, of Mt. Vernon, will demonstrate her basketmaking process using
honeysuckle vines, raffia and Hickory bark from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Center.
Saturday, June 29-
Robert Berger Demonstrates Watercolor
On Saturday, June 29, Robert Berger, of Berea, will demonstrate his watercolor techniques from 10:30 to 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
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Jammin' on the Porch
Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm
Russel Acton Folk Center
212 W Jefferson Street
A family friendly jam session held by father-daughter duo Donna and Lewis Lamb. It's a truly unique Berea event!
Call (800)
598-5263 for more information.
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English Country Dance
2nd Saturday
June 8
6:45pm
Russel Acton Folk Center
212 W Jefferson St.
Beginner teaching session at 6:45 pm, dance begins at 7:00 for easier, fun dances. Then after the break, move to intermediate dances (also fun!). Calling by Mary Harrell, Howard Carlberg, Peter Rogers, and others. Lovely and lively music by a fantastic gang of local musicians!
Admission is free, though donations are accepted to help maintain sound equipment and support musicians! Refreshment/snack donations are also welcome!
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Berea Family Dance
3rd Thursday
June 20
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Happiness Hills Farm & Retreat Center
8682 Battlefield Memorial Highway
Berea Family Dances are a place for kids and their parents to learn the basics of folk dancing in a fun and welcoming environment. No experience necessary! Cost is $5 per family.
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Free Form Dance
3rd Friday
June 21
7:30pm
Body, Mind & Sol
105 Jackson St.
An open, free form dance. All ages and abilities welcome. This is a safe place to move to some good music with old and new friends. Donations of $3-$5 requested.
For more information, call (859) 567-9642
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Contra Dance
June 22
7:30pm-11pm
$9 regular price, $6 students & seniors (65+)
212 Jefferson St. (Russel Acton Folk Center)
Caller: Cari Huffman Band: The Berea Castoffs.
Saturday's dance starts with a beginners session, from 7:30pm-8pm that will teach you everything you need to know, then dance the night away to foot-stomping live music, and a rotating cast of experienced callers. Bring a snack for the break if you're so inclined - your fellow dancers will appreciate it!
For more details call (859) 985-5501 or go to bereacontradance.org.
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Free Narrated Trolley Tour of Berea
Saturdays until October 12, 2019
10am - 4:20pm
Free Narrated Trolley Tour of Berea:
The trolley will run every Saturday until October 12, 2019. The tours will start at 10am at the Kentucky Artisan Center, then stop at the Artisan Village, Chestnut Street Park, Boone Tavern, and back to the Kentucky Artisan Center. The tours are approximately 40-45-minutes round trip. You may get on and off at any stop. Trolley Tour schedules are available upon request. Please call with any questions: 859-986-2450.
For more information, call (859) 986-2540
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Berea Farmers Market
Saturdays 10am - 1pm
416 Chestnut St.
Tuesdays 3pm - 6pm
Memorial Park, W Jefferson St.
Want some delicious local foods during your visit to Berea? Don't miss Berea's local farmers market.
Providing favorites like fresh salad greens, kale, root vegetables, baked goods and locally harvested canned goods.
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Guided Hikes
The Berea College Forestry Outreach Center and the Friends of the Berea College Forest are excited to offer group community and student hikes every at Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10:00 Am starting May 10th! Meet in the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center building!
Hiking is a great way to meet people, have fun, and de-stress!
Some weeks will have special topics and some will be led by Berea College students! If you have any ideas or requests, or would like to lead a hike yourself, let us know!
http://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/upcoming-events/
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Strong Hearts | Strong Community Saturday Charity WOD
Saturdays
9:00am - 10:00am
CrossFit Berea
1333 Slate Lick Rd
Welcome to CrossFit Berea where we value our community. Our Strong Hearts | Strong Community Saturday Charity WOD at 9am will be dedicated to a different charity each month. You may be asked to bring in canned food, pet supplies, or even a little cash to help out those folks we feel need a hand up. So join us and bring a friend. We will never turn you away, should you forget your donation. And we will surely appreciate everything you can give.
Our Saturday WOD is family friendly and everyone is welcome. However, before you can participate, you need to fill out a waiver! So stop in a little early if you have not done that yet.
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A Walk in the Woods - Book Club
June 1
1pm - 2pm
Berea College Forestry Outreach Center
2047 Big Hill Rd.
On June 1st, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM we will begin discussing a new book for our monthly book club! Our next book will be A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. This book follows the author as he hikes the Appalachian Trail and documents the adventures he has and lessons he learns along the journey. It's a great read if you want to be motivated to explore the great outdoors!
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Pancakes on the BUF
June 15
8:30am-10:00am
Berea Urban Farm
201 Adams St.
Don't miss this month's breakfast, every third Saturday from 8:30am - 10:00am at the Berea Urban Farm!
Learn more about our work in the community and meet our neighbors next Saturday.
Bring your friends!
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Open Mic Night at the Berea Arts Council
June 11
7:00pm - 9:00pm
444 Chestnut St.
Share your poems, essays, or short fiction with other writers or hear others read their work.
For more information, call (859) 985-9317
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Kentucky Trail Town
Summer is a great time to go outside and see Kentucky's natural beauty. Come visit Berea and hike through our breathtaking trails!
You can see a waterfall, stunning views of the mountains, and also enjoy the beauty of the flowers blooming.
Maps to hike or bike some of Berea's various trails are located in the Welcome Center at 3 Artist Circle off of N. Broadway and on our website at www.visitberea.com/recreation-nature.
Enjoy scenic views at the Pinnacles and Anglin Falls, take a nice stroll or bike ride along one of our lovely shared use paths through town, or launch your kayak at Owsley Fork Reservoir. Your experience is waiting for you!
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Berea Craft Festival
July 12-14
Indian Fort Theater
2047 Big Hill Rd.
The 38th Annual Berea Craft Festival will be held July 12-14, 2019 at Berea's Indian Fort Theater. Over 100 juried artists from over 15 states will be on site demonstrating and selling their creations.
For more information visit visitberea.com/berea-craft-festival
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You can find even more information on our website at www.visitberea.com.
If you have any comments or suggestions, be sure to send them to [email protected]
Megan Hardy
800-598-5263
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