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2013 Assembly Ball Held at the Governor’s Mansion

28 Thursday Feb 2013

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The Assembly Ball Club was organized in 1853 by numerous leading citizens of Frankfort, Kentucky. These same citizens were also the stockholders of the Capital Hotel, which was being built at the time.  The remnants of the Capital Hotel are where the Capital City Museum now sits on Ann Street. From its inception in 1859, the Club Balls were held in that Hotel’s Ballroom and only ceased when the hotel changed ownership. The Club was dissolved from 1859 unitl 1864 when, at that time, the hotel management changed again. Although separate entities, the Club’s and the Hotel’s history seem to be linked for, under the new 1864 management, the Club Balls were revived.

Frankfort Convention Center Plays Host to the Mid-South Conference Basketball Tournament

28 Thursday Feb 2013

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Like basketball?  Well then head on down to the Frankfort Convention Center, which will play host to the Mid-South Conference Basketball Tournament starting on Thursday, February 28th and running through Sunday, March 3rd.  The first game opens up at 2 pm with the First Round of the Women’s Mid-South Conference where #1 Cumberland and #8 Lindsey Wilson take the court.  The Men’s First Round of play opens up on Friday, March 1st with the first game at 2 pm where #1 Lindsey Wilson will take on #8 UVa-Wise.  Semi-Finals games will be played on Saturday, March 2nd starting at 2 pm with the first of two games for the women and running through 10 pm with the men.  Fox College Sports will broadcast the Finals LIVE on Sunday, March 3rd at 2:30 for the Womens’ Championship Game and the Men’s Championship Game at 5:30 pm.

First United Methodist Church And Volunteers Transform for Cinderella’s Closet

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

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Wednesday night, February 27, 2013, volunteers gathered at First United Methodist Church and began to transform the gym into the Central Kentucky Cinderella’s Closet, which will be providing formal wear to girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their prom.  Through donations of new and gently used formal dresses and accessories, they are able to “Turn Dresses Into Dreams” for juniors and seniors referred to the organization by their school, community organization or social care agency.   Even more than a dress, Cinderella’s Closet provides an unforgettable, amazing experience.   From the moment their princesses dance through the door’s they are greeted with an environment of grace, love and respect.  It’s their goal that each girl leave knowing they are cherished.

Donations for this location are accepted year-round at the First United Methodist Church Office at 211 Washington Street in Frankfort.  They accept money (checks should be made out to FUMC with Cinderella’s Closet in the memo), formal jewelry (rhinestone), new and gently used high school prom, wedding or formal dresses less than 5 years old.  Since they like the girls to have “new shoes”, they get to be-dazzle their own flip flops to match their dress.

Each Cinderella’s Closet location is open for one weekend each spring.  That weekend is coming up for the Central Kentucky location on Friday and Saturday, March 1st and 2nd at First United Methodist Church.  194 pre-screened girls from 11 schools from surrounding counties will be coming to Cinderella’s Closet to feel like a princess for one day. Girls from the tornado ravaged region of West Liberty will also participate.  Last year, Cinderella’s Closet took their show “on the road” to the young ladies at West Liberty just after the F-3 tornado hit on March 2, 2012.  About 150 dresses this year were even donated by a formal dress shop from Bozier City, Louisiana, a small town outside the New Orleans area, called Azarue’s.

Cinderella’s Closet began in Lakeside Park, KY in 2006. It’s an effort inspired by a teenager that the founder, Erin Peterson met while shopping at a consignment store. Erin overheard the teenager ask a clerk if the beautiful, gently-used gown on display could be put on hold while she figured out how to pay for it.  She asked her foster mother for the money, but a prom dress is an extra in life, and its price was out of their reach. Seeing her disappointment, Erin bought the dress for her. As tears flooded her eyes,  said she would look “just like Cinderella.” For one day, a little girl was transformed into a princess.  Erin  was transformed as well. Shortly thereafter, Cinderella’s Closet became a ministry of Immanuel United Methodist Methodist Church. Since their first give-away weekend in 2007 they have helped almost 2,000 girls in Northern Kentucky find the dress of their dreams and renewed confidence in themselves.

The location in Frankfort was the second site and opened up at the church in 2010.  However, in 2009, about 25 girls were helped after meeting one-on-one at the church.  Making this their 4th year to make girls feel special!

What started as one dress for one girl, has now grown and Cinderella’s Closet is in thirteen locations and growing across the US.  For more information on the program and to see how you can donate or volunteer, find Cinderella’s Closet on Facebook or at http://www.cinderellasclosetusa.org.  The Frankfort location of Cindella’s Closet is run by Amy Nance, who may be reached at amy.nance@franklin.kyschools.us.

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What’s Happening This Weekend in Frankfort…

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

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Frankfort Convention Center Plays Host to the Mid-South Confenence Tournament

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

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Frankfort High Lady Panthers and Franklin County Lady Flyers Battle It Out for District 41 Championship

22 Friday Feb 2013

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If you were not at the Frankfort Convention Center on Friday, February 22, 2013, then you missed one exciting girls’ basketball game!  The Franklin County Flyers took on the Frankfort High Lady Panthers in the Championship game of the District 41 Basketball Tournament.  What a fight it was throughout the game as the the Flyers took control early in the game and lead after the 1st Quarter 12 – 11 and at halftime 32 – 29.  But the Lady Panthers came out fighting and a series of 3-pointers brought them back and ahead by the end of the 3rd Quarter 44 – 52.  But the Flyers would not go down without a fight!  Even tying up the game late in the 4th Quarter.  In the end, Frankfort sqeaked out a win over Franklin County 64 – 68.

Frankfort High Lady Panthers will be in the Regional Tournament at Eastern Kentucky Univeristy on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 and go up against Paul Laurence Dunbar at 8:15 pm.  Please come on out to EKU and support Frankfort in their quest to be the best!

Bee Friendly Frankfort Is Coming!!!

22 Friday Feb 2013

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2013 BFF Art Contest v.2

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3690 East-West Connector, Rte 676
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
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Once again the Capital City Beekeepers Association will promote “Bee Friendly Frankfort” and sponsor and coordinate a wide range of activities complimenting the annual BlueGrass Beekeepers School held at Kentucky State University on March 9 (www.ksbabeekeeping.org).

The events and activities are intended to serve as an outreach to the broader Frankfort community and attendees of the Beekeeping School and their families. Though planning in not yet complete some of the community based activities will include a student essay contest sponsored by the State Journal, a 2 and 3d art contest hosted by Wilsons Nurseries, kids programs at various merchants including Completely Kentucky, Broadway Clay, Poor Richards Bookstore and Paul Sawyer Library.  For foodies, many local restaurants will be offering honey themed meals and treats, Irish Sea Celtic shop will host a tea and honey tasting and Capital Cellars a mead tasting. A Bee Keepers Jam will be held on March 8 and there are plans to hold a “bee-hive” hairdo contest that evening as well. And… the buzz is just starting.

So note the dates on you calendar and keep an eye out for more detail via Capital Living and the many participating organizations.

What’s Happening This Weekend in Frankfort…

22 Friday Feb 2013

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Looking for something to do this weekend in Frankfort?  Then check out what’s going on here at Capital Living…

Friday, February 22, 2013 –

8:30 am-2 pm – American Red Cross, Blood Collections, 318 Washington St. Info: 223-1795.

4:00-7:00 pm – Wine Tasting at Capital Cellars, complimentary and open to the public, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600.

5:30-7:00 pm – Wilson Nurseries, Terrarium Workshop, When nature is out of arm’s reach and you crave a little greenery, a terrarium will bring all the benefits of outdoors to you. Frothy fern fronds and colorful blossoms will transform a room by giving it a burst of vibrant green life. Just like your bell-bottoms, the classic terrarium has been re-imagined in a modern way. Our designers will introduce you to the whimsical yet practical world of tabletop gardens under glass. This hands-on workshop lends itself to improvisation, so whether you’re green thumbed or not, you can create your easily contained (and easily maintained) tiny green world. Choose from our selection of garden vessels and plants prior to the workshop or purchase the day of. Cost of $35 includes instruction, potting materials and refreshments. Reservations required. www.wilsonnurseriesky.com, East West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601,  502-223-1488

6:30-10:30 pm – Frankfort Convention Center, District 41 Basketball Tournament Finals, at 6:30 pm, the Frankfort High School Lady Panthers Vs the Franklin County Flyers for the District 41 Girls’ Championship.  At 8:15 pm, the Franklin County Flyers Vs the Woodford County Yellow Jackets for the District 41 Boys’ Championship. $5, 405 Mero St. Info: 564-5335.

7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926.

7:30 pm – The Grand Theatre, Dance Kaleidoscope presents “Old Blue Eyes: Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack” an evening of contemporary dance and Sinatra vocals, 308 St. Clair. Info: 352-7469.

9:30 pm – Cooter Brown’s, Killin Time Band, 6 Century Plaza S, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

STRIP DISTRICT and acoustic music by COLE at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

Saturday, February 23, 2013 –

KY State Dance Competition, $5, 405 Mero St. Info: 564-5335

10:00 am-3:00 pm  – Wilson Nurseries, Landscape Design Day, 10A  Meet the Designers– New to the design process? Not to worry! This is an opportunity for those who have thought about getting a landscape design, but never quite took the steps to get there. Now is a great time to meet the landscape design staff of Wilson Nurseries and be enlightened about the start-to-finish design process. At 10:45 there will be Q & A for your questions pertaining to your landscape. Receive 10% off of a comprehensive design with the designer of your choice. Enjoy coffee, tea & scones with our designers in this FREE Meet & Greet. 12P  Landscape Design Day– We plan it, you plant it. For $45, meet with one of our landscape designers for a 30 minute consultation. Leave with a quick custom design sketch with well-chosen plants, a $15 voucher for $25 or more AND the enthusiasm to dig in! The quick custom design sketches (also known as small area plans) inspire planting for smaller focus landscape areas. They help you renovate foundation areas, create a flower garden, design an entrance or enhance any space in your landscape. Want a comprehensive landscape design? Receive $45 off and an additional 10% off your design fees on this design day. Your measurements & photos are a must. Call to reserve your design appointment time today.

11:00 am-1:00 pm  – Wilson Nurseries, Terrarium Workshop, When nature is out of arm’s reach and you crave a little greenery, a terrarium will bring all the benefits of outdoors to you. Frothy fern fronds and colorful blossoms will transform a room by giving it a burst of vibrant green life. Just like your bell-bottoms, the classic terrarium has been re-imagined in a modern way. Our designers will introduce you to the whimsical yet practical world of tabletop gardens under glass. This hands-on workshop lends itself to improvisation, so whether you’re green thumbed or not, you can create your easily contained (and easily maintained) tiny green world. Choose from our selection of garden vessels and plants prior to the workshop or purchase the day of. Cost of $35 includes instruction, potting materials and refreshments. Reservations required.  www.wilsonnurseriesky.com, East West Connector, Frankfort, KY 40601,  502-223-1488

7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926.

UK Game Specials and music by DJ Jessie Penn at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

9:00 pm – Cooter Brown’s, Spare Change, 6 Century Plaza S, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

Sunday, February 24, 2013 –

1:00 – 3:00 pm – Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe presents THE RIDGEWOOD BOYS, 235 W Broadway. Info:875-3009 or www.kentuckycoffeetree.com

KACo Legislative Reception at the Frankfort Convention Center

21 Thursday Feb 2013

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The Kentucky Association of Counties held it’s County Officials Legislative Reception on Thursday, February 21, 2013. KACo has been representing the needs of county government in legislative matters and offering a variety of services to promote the progress of county government. KACo serves all 120 counties of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As a service organization, KACo is dedicated to providing assistance to its members and political subdivisions to improve county government. County officials from across the Commonwealth got a chance to meet with Legislators at the Frankfort Convention Center.  Over 700 people were in attendance.