COMMUNITY CALENDAR: April 4 – April 11, 2023 | News
Sierra Marling
Tuesday, April 4,
Get Ready for Kindergarten Richmond Branch | 10-11 a.m. We will be doing simple, hands-on activities to help prepare your child for Kindergarten.
11-12 p.m.| 11-12 p.m.
Richmond Parks Board Meeting Parks and Recreation Office, 345 Lancaster Ave. | 12 p.m.
1 p.m. — 3 p.m.| 1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
4 – 5 p.m.| 4- 5 p.m.
STEM Open Lab: Let’s Play! 4- 5 p.m.| 4- 5 p.m.
Tasty Tuesday Irvine McDowell Park | 5 — 8 p.m. Local live music and food vendors
Madison County Adult Education offers free English as a second language classes at the Richmond Branch Branch of Madison County Library, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.| 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. If you are interested and want more information, please contact [email protected], or call or text 270-584-5395, or 859-302-3928.
6-7:30 p.m.| 6- 7:30 p.m.
Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night Berea Branch Madison County Library | 6- 7:30 p.m.
6-8 pm.| 6 — 8 p.m. This week: Get out (Rated R – 104 mins).
Pokemon — Learn to play! Bad Wolf Gaming | 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.| 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p. m. All Ages Welcome.| 6:30 p. m. All Ages Welcome. Chad Cummings hosts. Sign up begins at 6:15 PM and music starts at 6:30. Donations are appreciated. Peg + Awl Pub provides food truck and bar services.
7 – 9 p.m. Registration Fee — $15 Learn how you can program and design your CNC router.| 7 — 9 p.m. Price of Registration — $15 Learn how to design and program our CNC router. Participants will be introduced to vCarve Pro, which is a desktop program for both CAD and CAM. How to set up your work space, import and draw previously created designs, create pockets, profiles, and export your machine codes.
Wednesday, April 5
9 a.m. — 12 p.m.| 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Carving at a fireplace with the Madison County Library’s Berea Woodcarvers Branch | 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
4 — 5 p.m.| 4 — 5 p.m.
Teen Scene: Cryptid patches Richmond branch of Madison County Library | 4 — 5 p.m.
5-6 p.m.| 5 — 6 p.m.
5 — 6 p.m.| 5 — 6 p.m.
6-8 p.m.| 6 — 8 p.m. Adults interested in improving their English language skills will benefit from tutoring and individual language practice. Berea College students lead this program through the Hispanic Outreach Program, (HOP) of Center for Excellence in Learning through Service. [email protected] for more information. Call 859-985-3978 to get more details.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Children aged 5-12 years are invited to join McTeggart Irish Dancers and learn the basics of Irish dance!| 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join the McTeggart Irish Dancers to learn the basics of Irish dancing! Classes are held in-person, weekly at Berea First Christian Church’s gym. You can sign up on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-irish-dance-for-children-in-berea-ky-tickets-574878927347
Berea College Professor Michael Litzau of Art will talk about the relationship between Japanese American identity and art in his art.| 6 — 7 p.m. Berea College professor of art, Michael Litzau, will discuss the relationship between Japanese-American identity and art in his artistic work.
Spanish Language Class for Adults Berea branch, Madison County Library | 6:30 — 8 p.m. Weekly Spanish language class for adults who are developing Spanish language skills. Students from Berea College lead the class through the Hispanic Outreach Program, (HOP), of the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service. [email protected] for more information. Call 859-985-3978 to get more details.
7:45 p.m.| 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 6,
10-11:15 a.m.| 10 — 11 a.m.
EKU Softball vs Jacksonville Gertrude Hood Field – 2:00 p.m.| 2:00 p.m.
4 – 5 p.m. Come celebrate all things Harry Potter at the Richmond branch every fourth Thursday in April.| 4 — 5 p.m. Join us at the Richmond branch every Thursday in April for a celebration of all things Harry Potter.
4 — 5 p.m. We will watch Mushi-shi, try our hand at a few games and eat some cupcakes!| 4 — 5 p.m. We will watch Mushi-shi, try our hand at a few games and eat some cupcakes! This program is for adults only. The content may contain mature content.
EKU Softball vs Jacksonville Gertrude Hood Field | 4:30 p.m.
5:30 – 7 p.m. Meet the artists and learn about their work on Thursday, April 6, from 5-7 PM.| 5 — 7 p.m. Meet some of the artists and learn more about their work, Thursday, April 6 from 5-7PM. The ArtTalk will feature the following artists: Tim Glotzbach and Darryl Halbrooks; Ron Isaacs, Arais Meyard, Karen Spears and Travis Townsend. Light refreshments will also be available. The event is open to all and is free of charge.
Are you smarter than a librarian? 6 – 7:30 p.m.| 6 — 7:30 p.m.
Pokemon & Magic The Gathering — Commander Bad Wolf Gaming | 6 p.m.
Open House Berea Makerspace | 6:30 — 8 p.m. Are you curious what we do here? Are you looking for a project to complete? Are you interested in becoming a partner with the Makerspace Come on down! If you have signed up for a membership ahead of time at https://bereamakerspace.org, this will count for your new member orientation. Sign up only if you plan to attend. If this time does not work for you, contact us at [email protected] to schedule a visit.
Songwriters in the Round Berea Arts Council | 7 — 9 p.m. An intimate evening featuring 80 minutes of live original music performed by 4 local songwriters/songwriting duos spread across two 40-minute sets with a brief intermission between sets. April’s Featured performers — Cara Coppola, Anthony Highley, Trudy Sosbe Rose, & JT word. Admission is free. There will also be beverages available.
Jammin’ on the Porch Russel Acton Folk Center | 7 — 9 p.m. Bring your instrument and join in the jam session, or feel free to just sit and tap your toes. The event is free and hosted by Lewis Lamb and Donna Lamb, father and daughter duo. You can bring your own chair.
8 p.m. Delighting audiences with their lovely vocal harmonies and rich instrumentation, Montreal based E.T.E celebrate the joie de vivre of Quebec culture.| 8 p.m. Delighting audiences with their lovely vocal harmonies and rich instrumentation, Montreal based É.T.É celebrate the joie de vivre of Québec culture.
Friday, April 7,
10-11 a.m.| 10 — 11 a.m.
EKU Softball vs Jacksonville Gertrude Hood Field 12:00 p.m.| 12:00 p.m.
Rook — Open Play Bad Wolf Gaming | 3 p.m.
3:00 – 5:30 p.m.| 3:30 — 5:30 p.m.
LEGO Club+ Berea branch at Madison County Library | 4 -5 p.m.
LEGO Club+ Richmond branch at Madison County Library | 4 -5 p.m.
Planetarium Show: Solar Superstorms Berea College Planetarium | 7 p.m. Admission for seniors and adults is $3, for children and senior citizens it’s $5.
Vinyl Night Rebel Rebel | 7 p.m. Professional and amateur DJs. You can find whatever strange stuff in the crate. Who knows what you’ll hear spin. Donations are appreciated. Peg + Awl Public House has food and bar service available.
Saturday, April 8
8am — 12pm Learn about using hand tools at the makerspace with accomplished woodworker, violin-maker, and makerspace member Ben Mason.| 8am — 12pm Learn about using hand tools at the makerspace with accomplished woodworker, violin-maker, and makerspace member Ben Mason. Ben will explain the purpose of each tool and how to prepare it for use at the beginning of your woodworking session. He will also show you the safe and productive ways to use chisels and planes. This orientation is necessary in order to use the tools in Makerspace’s traditional tool chest. This is a pay what you can event, with limited seats — there WILL be waitlists. We ask that you give as much as you can. Our grant with Berea College allows us to do what we can to make these events as accessible as possible.Our event system does not allow for sliding scale pricing — please pay through our Paypal account (credit cards accepted) or through cash at the door. The minimum age for minors is 16.
10am — 12:30pm| 10am — 12:30pm
Berea Farmer’s Market Chestnut Street Pavilion | 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. The Berea Old Time Music Circle is dedicated to education and preservation of old time music. You are all welcome to take part!
10- 11:15 a.m. Want to learn yoga?| 10- 11:15 a.m. Want to learn yoga? The library’s Richmond location will host Yoga for Every Body: Free, beginner-level yoga classes taught by certified instructor Max Grigg. Register early as space is limited. Contact the library at 859-623-66704 or online to register.
10 a.m.| 10 a.m. Bounce house, Easter bunny pictures, and egg hunt at 11.
EKU Beach Volleyball against Morehead State EKU Beach Volleyball Complex | 11:00 a.m.
Outreach — Easter Eggstravaganza at Lake Reba Recreational Complex Lake Reba Recreational Complex| 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Come one, come all to Richmond’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza! As local businesses and organizations join the fun, it will be filled with amazing spring and easter activities! MCPL Outreach will have tons of free giveaways and information on libraries. The program is open to all and free of charge. For more information, contact Outreach Services Coordinator Brandon Thompson at: [email protected]
“Egg-Stra” Special Easter Celebration at Chenault Vineyards Chenault Vineyards | 12 — 8 p.m. Join us for Easter Specials at Chenault Vineyards including “pick an egg” prize with purchase, Boozy and Non-Boozy cupcakes and slushies, and Easter charcuterie plates.
Free Market Richmond Branch Madison County Library | 12 -2 p.m. Bring items you no longer need, but someone else can use. You can take anything you find that you are able to use. You never know what you might find. You are welcome to bring anything portable, legal and useful (and please be clean). You don’t need to bring anything to “shop”, nor take anything to donate. Everything is provided for free! The Friends of Paint Lick Free Store will receive any leftovers. Donations must be brought in by the hour prior to the market opening.
1 p.m.| 1 p.m.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m. To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account.| 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. To register for your GED exam, visit ged.com and create an account. When you create your account, you can choose the Madison County Public Library testing place when you register for your exam.
1 — 3 p.m.| 1 — 3 p.m. University of Kentucky has teamed up with local organizations in order to enroll participants into a diabetes research study. Each participant will receive six sessions of health coaching to help with diabetes self-management. A few participants may also be chosen to participate in the Diabetes Education Empowerment Programs (DEEP).
EKU Beach Volleyball vs Morehead State EKU Beach Volleyball Complex | 1:00 p.m.
12 p.m. Our Easter Bunny will give out candy and high fives.| 1 p.m. Our Easter Bunny is going to pass out candy and high fives. There are going to be some awesome food options available for lunch, like Kona Ice and Tom’s Coffee! There will also be baskets for adults!
Genealogy Search Instruction Berea Branch, Madison County Library | 1:30 — 3 p.m. Linda Ashley will teach a class for those at any stage of learning to search for ancestors. The class discussion will cover organization, primary sources and secondary sources (both online and original) and avoiding the pitfalls that could lead you in a wrong direction.
4pm — 6pm Join Berea artist and art activist Julie Struck for the launch of monthly fine art group critique sessions hosted by the Berea Arts Council, Saturday, April 8th from 4 — 6 p.m.This is a FREE critique session in which all area artists engaged in creating non-functional fine arts are invited to an open and welcoming space to share artwork and ideas, solicit input from other fine artists, and create a fine art community of sharing, networking and collaboration.Bar will be open with beverages for sale| 4pm — 6pm Join Berea artist and art activist Julie Struck for the launch of monthly fine art group critique sessions hosted by the Berea Arts Council, Saturday, April 8th from 4 — 6 p.m.This is a FREE critique session in which all area artists engaged in creating non-functional fine arts are invited to an open and welcoming space to share artwork and ideas, solicit input from other fine artists, and create a fine art community of sharing, networking and collaboration.Bar will be open with beverages for sale
Free Live Music: Derek Isaacs, food from Kyle’s Kitchen Chenault Vineyards | 6 — 9 p.m.
6pm — 9pm It’s going to be a fun filled night of drag and crafted beers.| 6pm — 9pm It’s going to be a fun filled night of drag and crafted beers. All proceeds will be donated to the community. We will have fun meeting new people and chatting with them from 6pm to 7pm. Show times are 7pm-9pm. Please come out and support our community.
Sunday, April 9
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.| 2:30 — 3:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show: Solar Superstorms Berea College Planetarium | 4 p.m. Admission for seniors and adults is $3, for children and senior citizens it’s $5.
Monday, April 10, 2010
9am — 1pm The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the second Monday of the month from 9am to 1pm.| 9am — 1pm The Madison County Public Library provides a Pearson VUE GED testing site on the second Monday of the month from 9am to 1pm. Register for your GED exam at ged.com. When you create an account, you can choose the Madison County Public Library testing place when you register for your exam.
Preschool Storytime Berea Branch of Madison County Library | 10 am — 11am
Toddler Time Richmond Branch, Madison County Library | 10 — 11 a.m.
Cover the Cruiser — Richmond Walmart Richmond — Eastern Byp | 11am — 2pm Kentucky State Police invites you to ‘Cover the Cruiser’ in support of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY). KSP stations across the state will be displaying a designated cruiser and encouraging the public to decorate their cruisers using SOKY stickers. Kentuckians can purchase a sticker (Minimum $1 donation) at this location and place them on the Trooper’s cruiser.For more information about the ‘Cover the Cruiser’ campaign or to make a tax deductible donation visit, https://soky.org/individualgiving/
1 – 2 p.m.|1 — 2 p.m.
4 — 5 p.m.|4 — 5 p.m.
Crafternoon |4 — 5 p.m.
Teen Code Club Berea Branch Madison County Library | 4 — 5 p.m.
4 – 7:30 p.m. GED classes are free at Madison County Public Library, Richmond.| 4- 7:30 p.m. Free GED classes are now being held at the Madison County Public library, Richmond location. Madison County Adult Education Center and Madison County Library have partnered to offer the classes.
Actividades Bilingües Richmond Branch of the Madison County Library | 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
7-7:45 p.m. Join us as the instructor, Carrie Mahoney, teaches gentle stretches, breathing techniques, and mindful meditation.| 7-7:45 p.m. Join us as the instructor, Carrie Mahoney, teaches gentle stretches, breathing techniques, and mindful meditation. This class is designed to help you get started on your week by practicing self-care.
Trivia Night Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge | 7pm Hosted by Questionable Activities Trivia inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge. Doors Open at 6pm. Trivia begins at 7pm
Tuesday, April 11
Get ready for kindergarten
10am — 11am| 10am — 11am
Early Bird Craft: Cryptids Earrings and Keychains Berea Branch, Madison County Library | 11am — 12pm
1pm – 3pm| 1pm — 3pm
PAWS to Read: Puppy party Richmond Branch of Madison County Library | 4pm — 5pm
Tasty Tuesday Irvine McDowell Park | 5 — 8 p.m. Local live music and food vendors
Weapon’s Self-Defense Workshop Irvine MCdowell Park | 5pm — 6pm Join us on Tuesday, April 11th from 5PM-6PM for a Weapon’s Self-Defense Workshop at Irvine-McDowell Park (345 Lancaster Ave) presented by Scott Elliot of AFS Academy MMA/ 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond.The Weapons Self-Defense Workshop is a practical and interactive training program that teaches participants how to defend themselves against potential attacks with various weapons, including knives, guns, and blunt objects. Participants will be taught blocking, evading and disarming techniques. They also have plenty of opportunities to practice in a safe and controlled environment. It is not necessary to have any previous self-defense experience. Suitable for individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds.Questions? Call 859-623-8753 or email [email protected]
5:30pm — 6:30pm| 5:30pm — 6:30pm
5:30pm – 6:30pm| 5:30pm — 6:30pm
6pm — 7:30pm| 6pm — 7:30pm
Cultural Heritage Film Festival: Black SciFi Richmond Branch Branch at the Madison County Library | 6pm — 8pm
Richmond Writers Group Richmond Branch Madison County Public Library 6-8:30 p.m.| 6 — 7:30 p.m. These meetings will provide a forum for writing and networking. We will occasionally host workshops and have speakers throughout the year.
Crafterwork: Cryptids Earrings and Keychains Berea Branch Madison County Library | 6:30pm — 7:30pm
6:30 p. m. All Ages Welcome.| 6:30 p. m. All Ages Welcome. Chad Cummings hosts. Sign up begins at 6:15 PM and music starts at 6:30. Donations are appreciated. Peg + Awl Pub provides food truck and bar services.
CO2 Laser Operations with Tom Berea makerspace | 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. Member Registration — $10 Interested in learning how to use our CO2 Laser (Thunder Nova 51)? Come take our two-hour workshop. We’ll cover machine setup, operating Lightburn, securing your workpiece, materials you can and cannot use in this machine, and more. This class will teach you how to use and schedule the CO2 Laser.
FDM 3D Printing — The Absolute Basics Berea Makerspace | 7 — 8 p.m. Learn to use the Makerspace’s 3d printers! Members who complete this class will be granted access to the Bambu Lab printers upon completion. Learn about materials, slicer settings, and basic 3d printing concepts applicable to most machines you’ll encounter. Please look through our 3d Printer documentation before attending this event: https://bereamakerspace.org/wiki/3d-printer-orientation