Audubon Cottage and Meeting Room Discounts

Now through April 1, 2010 Audubon State Park will be offering special rates on their cottages and meeting rooms. Special rates are available for state employees, seniors, AAA and Kentucky Farm Bureau members, and weekday bookings. So whether it's a wedding, shower or getaway, here's the perfect place to start your planning!

Audubon State Park has five 1-bedroom cottages and one ADA-accessible 2-bedroom cottage with double beds a living room, fully-equipped kitchen and a bath. Each of the 1-bedroom cottages has a hide-a-bed and a large stone fireplace with complementary firewood. Tableware, cooking utensils and linens are provided, with fresh linens available daily. Cottages are available by late afternoon. Check out by 11AM, Central Time. Contact park for cottage reservations. Price ranges are seasonal from $80.00 - $160.00 per night. Call for special discounts.

The Friends of Audubon Meeting Room is a 53-X-22-foot space in the basement of the Museum that is accessible by elevator and stairs. It also doubles as an art gallery with rotating exhibits on the walls. Rental of this space includes 14 tables and 190 chairs. The Meeting Room also features a catering prep kitchen that includes entrance/exit breezeways off the room, a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, sink, and prep tables. Separate Men’s and Women’s restrooms are located just outside the entrance of the room. The Meeting Room is used for business meetings, lectures, birthday parties, family reunions and wedding receptions. Special discounts are now available for weekday bookings.

The Museum Garden is a 140-X-95-foot space enclosed in a four-foot brick wall and bordered by flowerbeds. Rental of this space includes use of the Museum Porch, Museum Garden Area, and public restrooms located at the Teahouse. The Museum Garden is rented for outdoor receptions and weddings. Special discounts are now available including up to half-off for a weekday booking.
Audubon State Park is located off Highway 41 N in Henderson. The beautiful park has 705 acres and a 28-acre lake. Part of the park is a state nature preserve, and the museum proudly displays one of the world's largest collections of original Audubon artworks. Other activities to enjoy include hiking, fishing and boating.

For more information visit parks.ky.gov. For booking information call the Audubon Park Office at (270) 826-2247.

Birdhouse Contest Part of 2010 Celebration

"With all of the fresh snow, I'm sure the last thing on your mind is building birdhouses. However, the Audubon Bicentennial Committee and U.K. Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring a birdhouse building contest in conjunction with the 2010 Audubon in Henderson Bicentennial Celebration.
-Julie A. McDonald, Audubon State Park

The Audubon Committee invites children and adults to build a birdhouse. Birdhouses may be made of any material, such as wood, metal, cardboard, ceramic or glass. All birdhouses will be displayed in the U. K. Education & Exposition building from May 10 to May 21, 2010. There are four age categories; adults from 18 years and older, 9th grade to 12th grade, 6th grade to 8th grade, and 5th grade and under.

The Birdhouse Contest will be held in conjunction with the 200th Anniversary Celebration of John James Audubon’s landing in Henderson, KY.

Entry fee is $10 for Adult division and $5 for grade 12 and under.

Now for the rules!
• Birdhouses must be no higher than 36" in height and no wider than 30" wide.
• These can not weigh more than 15 lbs.
• Winning birdhouses will be on display at downtown banks with the owner’s permission from May 21 to June 14, 2010.

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Schedule:
May 6 & 7 - 10 to noon
Birdhouses will be accepted at U. K. Exposition Building, 3341 HWY 351, Henderson, KY

May 10 to May 21
Exhibit open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

May 13 - 5 to 7
Opening Reception & Award Presentation
Carol Gatlin will give a lecture on backyard birds.

May 21 - noon to 4:30 p.m.
Pick-up birdhouses

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Contact the Ohio Valley Art League at (270) 860-1930 www.ohiovalleyart.org or Audubon State Park (270) 826-2247 for more information. Julie McDonald can be reached at juliea.mcdonald@ky.gov. Other event-related activities and programs can be found by visiting the 2010 Audubon in Henderson Bicentennial Celebration web site.

Beat the Cold With Hot Chili Meals!

13TH ANNUAL CHILI LUNCHEON

It's time for this year's Annual Chili Luncheon! On Feb. 25 from 11am-1pm, you can pick up a delicious chili lunch from First United Methodist Church.

Meals include bowl of chili, cornbread, crackers, brownie and drink. The cost of the meals are $6 and benefit the Volunteer and Information Center of Henderson, KY.

Orders are carry out and delivery only, so you must call ahead. Advance orders may be placed by contacting the Volunteer and Information Center at (270) 831-2273 between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday - Friday.

For directions to First United Methodist Church, click here.

"Taffy" Sequel Promises Laughs

“The Taffy Opry” gang is back at it again! The Henderson Fine Arts Center will present the sequel, “Taffy Goes to War”, this month.

The musical features most of the Taffy characters you've come to know during the WSON radio spots, "On The Front Porch" and the patriotic music of the Highway 41 bluegrass band.

Local writer and humorist Bob Park created the hilarious cast of characters who are struggling with the personal hardships of war and their small community’s ability to help in the efforts. This musical, a benefit for the Downtown Henderson Project, is guaranteed to bring laughter to audiences of all ages.

The two-act play includes original music, popular songs of the era (such as "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree," "When The Lights Go On Again All Over The World," "How You Gonna Keep Them Down On The Farm?" and "Sentimental Journey") and a salute to the troops.

Two performances of the show are set for Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3:00 p.m., at the Henderson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $22 and $12 and are on sale at the Downtown Henderson Project office at 131 N. Main Street.

For more information, contact the DHP at (270) 827-0016.