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Hello Elizabethtown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Metal water bottle ban, build a bug, and PokeKon-Fest + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Back-to-school policy shift: Hardin County Schools banned metal water bottles during class hours days before school starts, citing safety concerns. Only plastic allowed this semester, prompting pushback from parents over Stanley and Owala -- read the full story.
Funding for local nonprofits: Southern Star Cares will open grant applications August 10 for nonprofits across its Kentucky footprint, offering awards up to $50,000. The program awarded over $135,000 in Daviess County last year -- learn how to apply.
A celebration of community: The Kentucky State Fair will return to Louisville Aug. 20–30, celebrating agriculture with rides and concerts. An opening-day breakfast will honor agricultural leaders and elected officials from across the commonwealth -- read the full story.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
New couch energy: Family-owned since 1992, Corvin's Furniture keeps Elizabethtown homes looking pulled-together with living room, bedroom, dining, office, and mattress options from trusted brands like Ashley, Bernhardt, Flexsteel, Hooker, and Craftmaster. If you need something just-so, they do custom pieces that actually fit your space, so maybe retire that lumpy recliner this week.
Make weeknight moves: Studio One Eleven keeps Elizabethtown dancing with classes in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, hip hop, and lyrical, led by owner and director Katie Bennett who’s basically lived in dance shoes since age three. Try a class, meet your new dance family, and add a little rhythm to the week.
Thrifting that helps pets: Buried Treasure Thrift Shop turns your bargain hunt into brighter futures for Hardin County pets, a mission they’ve kept since 1992. Expect the fun mix you secretly love... glassware, housewares, albums, small furniture, books, jewelry, craft and pet gear, all waiting for a second life this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚶 Charles W. Logsdon Historic Downtown Elizabethtown Walking Tour @ The Cannonball | Thursday (8/6) at 7:00 PM – Take the 39-seasons-strong downtown walking tour for history with a wink, as you meet the colorful characters who made E-town tick. It is free, Thursday nights, and meets under the cannonball on the Square. Wear sensible shoes, think less treadmill, more storytelling.
🎒 Loretto Motherhouse Back to School Ag Bash @ Loretto Motherhouse Farm (Radcliff) | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Round up the crew for Loretto Motherhouse’s Back to School Ag Bash with door prizes every half hour and free kid-tiring fun. Think bouncies, Barnyard Olympics, petting zoo, bee hive, cattlemen’s trucks, and first 250 kids get a market voucher and a goodie bag.
🎉 WBCK Heartland Homecoming Parade Party in the USA @ Elizabethtown Square | Saturday (8/22) at 10:00 AM – Whether you still rock a letterman jacket or just like waving at familiar faces, Heartland's Homecoming Parade is throwing a Party in the USA. Expect small town sparkle, red, white, and blue everything, and your dentist rolling by tossing candy like a hero.
🐞 Build a Bug @ Saunder Springs (Radcliff) | Wednesday (8/26) at 10:00 AM – Let the kiddos engineer their own critters with cardboard, glue, and whatever leaves, sticks, and petals they scavenge from nature, then proudly tote them home. Think pet bug energy, minus the feeding and escape attempts, plus a wholesome excuse to get glue on everything.
🎮 PokeKon-Fest @ Pritchard Community Center | Saturday (8/29) at 10:00 AM – PokeKon-Fest is taking over Etown’s Pritchard Community Center with voice actors, vendors, local artists, TCG showdowns, video games, and more. Bring the kids, or your inner ten-year-old, and finally see why a shiny Charizard can fund a remodel, sensible sneakers recommended.
🏎 Corvette Only Cruise-In @ Southeast Christian Church Elizabethtown Campus | Saturday (9/26) at 10:00 AM – Rev your pride and polish for a Corvette-only cruise-in where every vintage parks like royalty. Expect food, hourly prizes, and a shiny grand prize, because bragging rights need paperwork. No Vette? Swing by anyway, admire the fiberglass, and collect stories, not speeding tickets.
🌾 Harvest Party - Junior Garden Club @ Hardin County Public Library | Thursday (10/8) at 3:00 PM – The Garden Club of Elizabethtown is throwing a free Harvest Party for the junior set, with a garden scavenger hunt, snacks, and apple juice, then pumpkin decorating to take home. You supervise, they forage for clues, and everyone gets an early bedtime.
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07 — Elizabethtown report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 21%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildSet on 6.21 scenic acres close to Elizabethtown, this custom ranch pairs privacy with serious play space. The 3,056-square-foot home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a finished walkout basement, while outside, a pool, hot tub, fire pit, and multiple gathering spots keep the good times moving. A detached garage, workshop, and garage bar add extra flair.
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