SCOTTSBURG FARMER'S MARKET NOW OPEN

Located at the city parking lot next to the Train Depot. The Farmer's Market hours are:

• TUESDAY & SATURDAY - 7:00am to 1:00pm
• THURSDAYS - 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm

The Market will be open throughout the Summer months.

 

 

THE FRIENDS OF HARDY LAKE...

Friends of Hardy Lake is an all volunteer, non profit, 501 (c)(3) corporation. The purpose of the corporation is to support the Hardy Lake State Recreational Area of Indiana, The Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Rehabilitation Center and Hardy Lake Interpretive Educational Programs - Through both fundraising and man power.

The Friends of Hardy Lake host an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT breakfast, with all the proceeds going to The Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Rehab Center. Prices are:

• Adults: $6.00
• Children ages 3 - 13: $3.00
• Children under 3 eat free!

Hours for this event will be from 7:00 - 10:am. The 2011 Breakfast Schedule is as follows:

• June 25
• July 30
• August 27
• July 2 (Independence Day)
• September 3 (Labor Day)
• September 24 (Raptor Days)
• October 29 (Fall Fun Days)

WWW.FRIENDSOFHARDYLAKE.COM

 

SCOTT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION FAIRS

Monday June 25, From 1:00p to 4:00pm. Adoption Fair to be held at PetSmart Clarksville on Veterans Parkway Drive. Many of our dogs from Foster Homes will be there not only to be there for a time of meet and great potential adopters.

Monday July 23rd, From 1:00p to 4:00pm. Adoption Fair to be held at PetSmart Clarksville on Veterans Parkway Drive. Many of our dogs from Foster Homes will be there not only to be there for a time of meet and great potential adopters.
For More information - Contact Us By Phone at (812) 752-7500 and leave a message

Monday to Sunday 8:00am to 4:30 pm (EST)

One of our Volunteers will Try to get back to you in 24 hrs.. .

 

GOLF SCRAMBLE - JUNE 17th 2011 at 1:00pm

The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual golf scramble at Westwood Golf Course in Scottsurg. Cost is $40 per person, and this includes greens fee, cart, and picnic lunch. Tee-off is at 1:00pm, however lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon. First prize is $200, Second is $175, and Third is $150. Anyone interested in playing may sign up at the Golf Course or call the Chamber at 812-752-4080

 

 

REMC SAFETY DAY WITH KIDS (SELLERSBURG, INDIANA)

June is National Safety Month. Mark your calendars now for Clark County
REMC's Safety Day for Kids on Saturday, June 18th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at REMC headquarters.

This is FREE event and a perfect opportunity for your children to learn about safety from different organizations such as a Live Line Demo presented by PIKE Energy Solutions, Clark Memorial Hospital, American Red Cross, Clark County Safe Place, Southern Indiana Rehab's Bike Rodeo, Drugless Douglas, Sellersburg Police & Fire Department and many more.

 

OLD SETTLER'S WEEKEND - JUNE 10 & 11 2011

A great two-day family event has been scheduled again for this year. One of the state's oldest continuous festivals, Old Settlers Days dates back to 1878. The small quiet town of Lexington becomes a busy place on this weekend in June every year.

Many special events are held including a Baby Beauty Contest, auction and baseball games sponsored by the Lexington Baseball League. The annual Fiddle Contest continues to be a great success every year. The Scott County Pigeon Roost Massacre Re-enactment held by the Painted Stone Settlers is excellent entertainment, providing factual information for young and old. Authentic uniformed re-enactors will be present at their campsites for the weekend depicting early Scott County life. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the campsites.

Enjoy the flea market, antique tractors and farm equipment, craft and food booths and the old style fish fry sponsored by the Fire Department. Don't miss the Parade on Saturday. The Lexington Old Settlers Weekend is hosted by the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department and the Lexington Community.

 

HERITAGE GARRISON WEEKEND - DATE TBA

The annual Heritage Garrison Weekend will be held in June at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. the time-line event will bring military and civilian re-enactors together from about a dozen different time periods.

This year's event is expected to draw more re-enactors than in the past. This is a rare opportunity to visit the camps, discuss politics of the day, see the equipment, smell the campfires, see mock battles, and learn some things while having a great time.

There will be re-enactors from the French and Indian War, Pioneer period, War of 1812, Native Americans, Civil War, Spanish-American War, The Boxer rebellion, World War I, World War II and, the vietnam eras, represented. Many of the time periods will have both sides of the conflicts represented. You can visit the Civil War Union and Confederate camps. Discuss the underlying issues that lead to the war and hear the gossip of the time. You can visit the Spanish and American camps and learn about the little wars that had a large impact on American foreign policy, even to this day.

The re-enactors are specialists in the time period they present. This is a real treat for visitors to have so many experts from so many time periods all together.

The Scott County Museum is located in Scottsburg, at 1050 South Main Street, less than a mild south of the historic courthouse square. For more information, call 812-752-1050.

 

 

MADISON REGATTA - TO BE HELD JULY 1- 3, 2011

Madison is normally a quiet little Jefferson County, Indiana town on the banks of the Ohio River. The town is filled with history, quaint shops, historic homes and even a couple of wineries. But that all changes when the world's fastest boats take to the river.

Boat racing on the Ohio can trace its roots to the 1800s when keelboat races were conducted. The earliest power boat race was in 1911 when the steamboat Princess tied up in the middle of the river near Madison and power launches raced an oval course around the steamboat. The first boats built specifically for racing appeared in 1919 and the first major regatta occurred in 1929.

The 1937 flood brought an end to organized boat racing in Madison for many years. Competition resumed in 1949, when a local group, that was later to become Madison Regatta,Inc., conducted an unsanctioned event for limited inboard and outboard racing craft. The race entered the modern era in 1950, when the American Power Boat Association sanctioned the event.

The first running of the Governor's Cup race was in 1951. Since 1954, the Madison Unlimited race has always been scheduled for two or more heats with National High Points at stake.

Admission wristbands are available for purchase as are Regatta memberships. These passes are available through Madison Regatta, Inc., 812-265-5000. Children under 10 are admitted free. The Regatta has first come, first served seating on the riverbank. Tarp Spaces, RV parking and VIP Tent Tickets are also available.

Website: www.madisonregatta.com

 

 

STEEL MAGNOLIA DINNER & PLAY

To be held on Friday, July 29th and Saturday, July 30th 2011. Watch for more details as you won't want to miss this presentation and meal!

Presented by The Scott County Museum's Theatre Company, 1050 South Main Street in Scottsburg. Call 812-752-1050.

 

 

 

THE PIG ROAST IN THE PARK - TO BE HELD AUGUST 12TH AND 13TH 2011...

The Annual Pig Roast in The Park is held at Beachwood Park on the south edge of Scottsburg. This is a great family event sponsored by the Scottsburg Beautification Committee. It's a good time to bring a blanket or lawn chair and sit back to listen to music, a local talent contest, listen to the hog calling contest, and if you feel really lucky, enter in the Euchre Tournament. there are also several sports tournaments, including tennis, horseshoes, basketball, and softball.

The Pig Roast dinner is served beginning at 4pm on Saturday, and a great bargain. Other concessions are available beginning at 4pm on Friday. For more information call 812-752-3169.

 

 

 

 

LEOTA COUNTRY FROLIC - TO BE HELD AUGUST 26TH AND 27TH 2011...

Leota is the site of the oldest crossroads in the State of Indiana. It is the only crossroads known to converge over a creek and it happens inside a covered bridge! What better place to hold a true country frolic!

Not sure what a country frolic is! Webster defines it "to play in a light-hearted or lively manner." The tradition goes back to the time when farmers got together to share and celebrate prior to the beginning of the harvest season. People would bring musical instruments, favorite food and yes, even their most unusual farm equipment. Activities were planned for the entire family. The Leota celebration maintains the tradition.

On Thursday, the village of Leota will be crowded as booths are set up and made ready to celebrate the Anniversary of Leota. The annual Euchre Tournament will be held at the barn.

Downtown Leota will be lively as the tractors pour in for the field of tractors and other equipment. There will be antiques and plenty of stories being told about the farm equipment, and those who have owned them over the years. You can expect to see over 100 rare tractors and unique farm machines. Entertainment will include live gospel, country, and bluegrass music and dancers who take to the street. Don't miss the Arts & Crafts and Flea Market section. Demonstrations will be going on during the frolic. On Saturday there will be youth talent contest, watermelon eating contest, and much more! Don't miss the frolic.

The Frolic is coordinated by the Finley Volunteer Fire Department, and co-sponsored by Scott County State Bank and the Scott County Visitor's Commission. For addition information, contact Chairman Danny Robbins at 812-752-7614, or 812-595-1266.

DIRECTIONS: from I-65 Exit 29, take State Route 56 west approximately 2 miles.

 

 

ANNUAL FLY-IN, RADIO CONTROLLED PLANE SHOW - TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 2011...

Scottsburg Airport is the site of some pretty exciting events! In 2004 it hosted the 8th US National Microlight Championships which was filmed for National Geographic.

This September, it will host their annual "Fly-In", where normally more than 75 planes fly in for the day. Planes normally include Ultra Lights, Experimental, and Home Built Planes as well as some incredible WWII vintage planes. You will have a chance to inspect the planes and talk with the pilots.

For those wanting to take a ride in an Ultralight, this is your chance! Bring a lawn chair, and spend the day on Saturday watching planes come and go. But wait....stay at one of the lodging facilities in Scott County (tell them you came for the Fly-In and get a discount)...then come back the next day to watch the radio controlled model planes. (Actually some of the radio controlled planes will do some night flying on Saturday night.)

This is serious business for the people who fly these planes. Price tags can go as high as $15,000 for one of these planes! Expect to see over 100 model enthusiasts fly their planes, participate in demo flights, and share their knowledge. In addition to planes, there are also helicopters, and radio controlled cars. Factor representatives will be available for those interested, and several seminars are planned. Enthusiasts will come to this event from over 6 states!

For information about the Fly-In call 812-752-6631. For information on Radio Controlled Planes call 812-752-9235.

THE AUSTIN FIREMAN'S FESTIVAL - TO BE HELD OCTOBER 7TH & 8TH 2011...

The Austin Fireman's Festival, Exit 34 and follow signs, is small but packs a lot of punch from 4pm on Friday through Saturday night!

The arts and crafts festival kicks off on Friday evening with gospel music beginning at 4pm, and continues until 11pm. On Saturday, throughout the day enjoy a mix of live music including Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and Rock. Bring a big appetite, there is plenty of food!

Other activities include a car show, a jelly bean motorcycle ride, and more. In an adjoining building, the Austin AREC will be conducting a Health Fair. For additional information, John White: 812-794-0421 or 812-794-1213.

 

 

SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL DINNER

General Lew Wallace (Indiana Author) will be present to tell us about the history during his life in the Civil War and following the war. He was born in Brooksville, Indiana in 1827. He wrote the famous book Ben Hur.

General Wallace will be presented by Re-Enactor, Phil McClure. A limit of 60 tickets will be sold, due to space, so don't delay in purchasing your ticket. Tickets are $12.00 per person and includes the dinner.

Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturdays.

Scott County Heritage Center & Museum

 

"NIFTY FIFTY" BIKE RIDE - TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH 2011...

 

The Annual Labor Day "Nifty Fifty" Bicycle Ride will take place in September, beginning at the Scott County Family YMCA in Scottsburg. The Scott County YMCA is at 805 Community Way in Scottsburg.

There are 25 and 50 mile loops, both beginning at the YMCA. The 50 mile loop is for experienced bikers only. Both the 50 and the 25 mile loops are over fairly flat terrain. There will be stops along the way that will offer fruit, cookies, snacks, sport drinks and water. These stops will end at 1:00pm. All riders must be finished by 2:00pm.

 

To register or for additional information, call the YMCA at 812-752-7239..

 

 

RAPTOR DAYS AT HARDY LAKE - TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 30TH TO OCTOBER 2ND 2011

 

If you have never seen a bald eagle up close and personal, this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity! Most of us will never have the opportunity to be so close to this nation's national symbol.

The weekend is filled with activities for nature enthusiasts and for families alike. Starting on Friday, there will be tours on and around the lake, with interpreters bringing your attention to many natural occurrences, which are easily overlooked.

On Saturday, there will be a series of programs at the shelter house overlooking beautiful Hardy Lake. You will meet many live diurnal raptors and be amazed at how much you will learn. Throughout the weekend, many "hands on" activities are scheduled for all ages of the family. You might enjoy looking around the lake for Osprey. In addition, food vendors and a variety of art vendors will be present.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CONTACT TERRY D. DAVIS AT tdavis@dnr.in.gov or
call 812-794-3800

 

This weekend event is sponsored by Friends of Hardy Lake, Hardy Lake IDNR/Div. Of Parks and Reservoirs and the Scott County Visitors Commission. Hardy Lake is located just north of Hwy 256 east of Austin, Indiana. Follow signs from Exit 29 and 34 on I-65, or call 812-794-3800.

 

A TASTE OF THE VINE

The Scott County Knights of Columbus presents A Taste of the Vine. November 12, 2011 from 3pm-10pm
at the Scottsburg Knights of Columbus Hall.

The Order is trying a new venture, a wine tasting to benefit for our scholarship fund. We plan to have 14 wineries from Indiana. A beer vendor to sell beer by the glass (for people who do not drink wine). Two food boths-one will have pulled pork sandwiches and smoked turkey sandwiches. The other food booth is still open. The Lady Knights will be selling soft drinks, cheese/fruit plates and popcorn. I have also entertained having a family from New Albany sell their goat cheeses and maybe someone selling chocolate. The cost for wine tasting is $10.00 a person.

If anyone wants to come and not taste wine, there will not be an entry fee. This event is for 21 and older, no one without a valid ID will be admitted. This is something new and different for us and Scottsburg, we think this could really bring a lot of people in. We are expecting a minimum of 500 people. We plan to put fliers in several local businesses, and in surrounding counties.

We will also be sending out letters to the surrounding Knights of Columbus for their support, which should bring others Knights from at least 100 mile radius of us to Scottsburg. Also we want to do some radio and newspaper advertisement but as we are not for profit our funds are also limited. All of our workers are of course volunteers and we do own the building so that is a benefit. We are planning on selling tickets ahead of time but instead of charging additional money the day of, anyone buying their ticket a head of time will be entered into a door prize drawing for wine baskets. These will be given the night of the event.The goal is to sell 250 tickets ahead of time.

 

 

NEW CARS / VINTAGE CARS AND MOTORCYCLES - TO BE HELD OCTOBER 2ND 2011...

Participate or Spectate... if you like things with wheel and an engine, plan to come to the Historic Downtown Square, in October. Usually 150 vehicles are on display from 1930 Fords to new Corvettes. Entry fee is $10. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiast to look at, or show off things with wheels and motors! Door prizes.

If you want to have one of a kind brunch, try Jeeves and Company, on the west side of the Square, between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Jeeves, a well known award-winning restaurant, is a favorite by anyone enjoying quality, casual dining!

The event is sponsored by the Street Rodders of Scott County, Scott County Auto Center and 105.3 Radio. On hundred percent of the proceeds go to support "We Care" - which helps to clothe need area children. For more information call 812-752-3337 (WMPI), 812-752-3250 (Gaylord Fisher), or 812-752-5177 (David Kilburn).

 

GHOST TOURS AT THE MUSEUM

Ghost Tours are available any month this year on Saturday nights! Fees: $10.00 per persons for a 1 1/2 hour tour. Overnight tours are available for $20.00 per person with a minimum of 10 persons attending.

Lynn and Tracee Lamb along with Museum Board Member Eddie Cozart as the tour guides. Appointments must be made in advance though. Call 812.752.1050 and information about scheduling will be given to you.

Just a small note, the ghosts have been very active in January. At the Museum Board Meeting on last Tuesday, they were doing a lot of hammering and etc. above our heads at the meeting. Numerous people heard the commotions. At a recent Ghost tour a lady believes she has a picture of one of the ladies sitting in a chair in the English Room upstairs. March 31st, while working on the web page, Cigar Smoke was smelled in the gift shop and small hallway out of the gift shop. It ceased after I told them there wasn't suppose to be smoking in here. You just never know when or what they are going to do next. They love to tease.


Call the Museum, 812.752.1050 to make your reservations for an interesting tour of your Museum.