Bullitt County Cattlemen’s 2023 Speaker Lineup Announced:
Mark your calendars and join local beef producers every second Tuesday of the month to learn new techniques in herd management.
Guests and non-members are always welcome to attend. Each meeting is free and approved for CAIP education requirements too! They will be located at BC Extension Office, 384 Halls Lane, Shepherdsville, from 7-9 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Call 502-543-2257 for details.
March 14: Dr. Josh Jackson on Cattle Handling Improvements for Small Herds
April 11: Taylor Graves, Washington County ANR Agent on EPDs (Expected Progeny Differences) in Beef Sire Selection
May 9: FIELD DAY and Cook Out in Lebanon Junction on Extending the Grazing Season with Cover Crops and Native Grasses--Start Time 5:30PM
June 13: Dr. Darrh Bullock on Improving Cattle Herd Genetics
July 11: Dr. Greg Halich on Managing Healthy Pastures
August 8: Dr. Les Anderson on Managing Cattle Herds for Reproductive Success, Efficiency, and Health
Sept 12: Dr. Amanda Gumbert on Cow Pond Bank Maintenance, Riparian Buffers, and Water Quality
Oct 10: Dr. Katie VanValin on Cattle Nutrition and Feeding Distillery Waste Products
Nov 14: Dr. Steve Higgins on Providing Water for Beef Cattle in Rotational Grazing Systems
Hebron Presbyterian yard sales
The ladies of Hebron Presbyterian Church will host a pair of yard sale weekends, Friday and Saturday on March 17-18 and March 24-25.
Doors open at 8 a.m. and close around 2 p.m. each day.
Everyone is welcome. The yard sale will be held in the activities building. The church is located on the corner of Hebron Lane and Old Preston Highway.
Celebrate Recovery
Faith Assembly of God will host Celebrate Recovery every Friday evening.
Everyone is invited. The sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.
The church is located at 6811 S. Preston Highway in Lebanon Junction.
For more information, call 543-1457.
Community networking dinner
Journey Church in Shepherdsville will host a free dinner on Tuesday, March 28, at 6 p.m.
Leaders of Shepherdsville organizations working to better the community are invited to network.
Contact Journey Church for more information on how to make reservations.
Legion Post hosts fish fry Fridays
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a series of Friday fish fry events.
From 3-8 p.m. a fish fry will be held on the following dates: March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31 and April 7.
Everyone is invited. The post is located on Charles Hamilton Parkway/Cedar Grove Road and Old Preston Highway South in Shepherdsville.
Missions Team fish fry
The Gospel Lights Missions Team will host a fish fry and cake auction on March 25 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
The event will be held at Riverview Baptist Church, located on Old Louisville Road south of Mount Washington.
Everyone is invited to attend this fund-raiser. For more information, call 502-457-9949.
Journey Church hosts ESL classes
Need to learn English as a Second Language?
Free ESL classes will be held each Monday from March 13 through the end of the school year.
Classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Journey Church in Shepherdsville. Refreshments provided.
Contact the church for more information.
Softball tournament for scholarships
The 2nd Annual Felts Family Foundation Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16, at the Lebanon Junction Sports Complex.
CO-ED TEAMS Only, and you must play 3 girls at all times. Registration is $200/ team. All fees are due by April 1.
This is a double elimination Tournament. All teams will be required to submit their roster and sign off on the rules prior to taking the field.
The proceeds will benefit the Stovall Sports Scholarship in honor of Richie Stovall. This year's scholarship will be awarded to the youth of the Shepherdsville/Blue Lick Softball and Baseball programs.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Come show our community your support. For more information and to register please email thefeltsfamilyfoundation@gmail.com
Last year the Felts Family Foundation were able to donate $2,211.42 to the Miracle League of Louisville.
Fish Fry season at St. Aloysius
The Lenten fish fry season has returned to St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
The fish fry will run each Friday through March 31.
In-person, carryout or drive thru from 5-7:30 p.m.
Enjoy delicious fish, oysters, fries, onion rings, slaw, mac and cheese and homemade desserts.
The church is located on Plum Street in Shepherdsville.
Credit cards and cash accepted.
Cedar Grove Community Church
Cedar Grove United Methodist Church has now become Cedar Grove Community Church, a Global Methodist Church.
Anyone looking for a loving, Biblical church home, services are each Sunday at 10 a.m.
The church is located at 5023 Cedar Grove Road in Shepherdsville.
Extension class on smoked meats
The Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Service will host three evenings of talks about the cooking of smoked meats.
The class series will cover many aspects of smoking meats starting with your rubs and food safety.
If you’ve always wanted to try smoking your own meat, here is your chance.
*Wednesday, March 15, 6 p.m. — Equipment
*Wednesday, March 29, 6 p.m. — Meats
The classes will be held at the Bullitt County Extension Service at 384 Halls Lane in Shepherdsville.
The deadline to register is Feb. 22 by calling 543-2257 or going to bit.ly/BullittSmokedMeat1
Fish fry at St. Benedict
The St. Benedict Lenten fish fry will run through March 31.
Every Friday during Lent you can pick up lunch or dinner from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The church is located at 103 N. Brook Street in Lebanon Junction.
Fish platters will be $13 want shrimp or oyster platters will be $15. Each platter includes onion rings, French fries, mac and cheese, slaw, hush puppies and drink. You can also order al a carte.
Dine in or delivery. To place an order, call 502-488-1531.
Style Show set for March 18
The Bullitt County Woman’s Club will host its annual Style Show and Luncheon on Saturday, March 18, at Paroquet Springs Conference Centre.
The styles will be from Troutmans, Country Vogue, Hometown Mama and Grace on Main.
Tickets are $35 each with all proceeds going to fund scholarships.
The style show and luncheon will begin at 11:30 a..m For tickets or more information, call 428-9229 or 553-2407. You can Venmo tickets @bullitt_co_womans_club
Education Foundation hosts Infield Party
The Bullitt County Foundation for Educational Excellence will host an Infield Party at Millovona Winery on Saturday, April 15.
The annual event is a major fund-raiser for the foundation, which provides grant money for Bullitt County Public School teachers.
Dinner will be catered by Kingsley. there will be a silent and live auction. DJ and dancing after dinner.
Tickets are $65 each. For more information, call 296-1578.
Hillview hosts fish fry events
The city of Hillview will again host Friday night fish fry events through March 31.
Fish will be sold with all the fixings from 4-7 p.m. each Friday at the Hillview Government Center on Crestwood Lane.
All are invited. Proceeds will go to the Operation Santa program.
Families Anonymous group
A Families Anonymous group has been formed at Shepherdsville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
The group meets every other week.The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 16.
This is a 12-step recovery program for those whose lives have been affected by a relative or friend who is suffering from altering substance abuse.
For more information on the next meeting, call 543-2633 or email shepherdsvillecc@gmail.com
The church is located at 337 Lees Valley Road in Shepherdsville.
Democratic Party to meet
The Bullitt County Democratic Party will meet on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at the First Harrison Innovation Hub on Highway 44 East in Shepherdsville.
The public is invited to attend.
First Baptist Monday meals
The First Baptist Church in Shepherdsville has resumed its Monday meals.
The community is invited for a free meal each Monday at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:50 p.m.
You can enter at the back or side doors.
The church is located on South Buckman Street next to the county courthouse.
Bullitt Ministerial group to meet
The Bullitt County Ministerial Association will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Mr. Gattis.
The meeting begins at 1 p.m. All pastors and representatives of Bullitt County ministries are invited.
For more information, contact pastor Randy Pace at 543-4444.
Hillview Church Dare to Care
The Hillview Community Christian Church food pantry and Dare to Care program will be held on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
It will be open from 5-6 p.m.
The drive-thru food pantry will be located at the City of Hillview Annex Building at 1191 Hillview Boulevard.
Only those in Hillview, Pioneer Village and Brooks are eligible for this site.
First Nazarene Dare to Care
Shepherdsville First Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Dare to Care food distribution every Tuesday.
The drive-thru food bank will be at the old Melton Food Mart every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m.
Bring something with your address and a photo ID to receive assistance.
This is for the 40165 and 40177 zip codes only. Bring boxes, bags or other containers to carry your food.
The drive-thru pickup is located on North Maple Street off Highway 44 East in Shepherdsville.
Ray of Hope Dare to Care
Ray of Hope Christian Fellowship’s food pantry is partnering with Dare to Care to serve those in need of food assistance with 40165, 40177, 40109 and 40229 zip codes.
The food pantry is located at 384 Raymond Road in Shepherdsville and will be open from 9-11 a.m. each Saturday.
Each client may receive a food box once each month.
Bring a photo ID and a recent piece of mail to be served.
Turnaround Center activities
The Turnaround Pantry will be open at the main location on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
Food boxes are available at 12:30 p.m.
The center is located at 11980 S. Preston Highway in Lebanon Junction.
Every Monday, Thursday and Friday at Noon, there is a hot meal provided at the Turnaround Center 2 Kitchen at 191 S. Poplar Street in Lebanon Junction.
Produce is also available.
And the Turnaround Market, located at 11491 S. Preston Highway in Lebanon Junction, is open by appointment only.
New items only. Call 502-488-1628 for an appointment.
HANDS program helps expectant parents
Having a baby or have a new baby?
Check out the HANDS program. It is free and voluntary.
A highly-skilled HANDS worker will provide fun, interactive activities to teach you and your baby to be the best you can be.
For more information, call the Bullitt County Health Department at 955-5355.
MW Lions Club fish fry Fridays
The Mount Washington Lions Club will host a fish fry each Friday during Lent.
The fish will start frying at 4 p.m. and goes until everything is sold, which is normally 5:30-6 p.m.
Everyone is invited. The fish fry will be at 810 N. Bardstown Road in Mount Washington.
Proceeds help to benefit projects in the community.
Nuts and Bolts of a healthy life
The Bullitt County Health Department is offering a number of classes.
Nuts and Bolts of Diabetes will be offered on March 21 and May 16 from 5-6:30 p.m.
And the Nuts and Bolts of Nutrition will be offered on April 18 and June 20, also from 5-6:30 p.m.
Each will be held at the health department. For more information, call 955-5355.
Bluegrass music in Hillview
The Hillview Government Center is again hosting Bluegrass Music and fish fry each Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to the free singing and the chance to purchase fish dinners.
The government center is located on Crestwood Lane in Hillview.
Masonic Lodge breakfast April 1
Bullitt Masonic Lodge 155 all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 4.
From 7-10 a.m., the public is invited to breakfast. The buffet cost is $9 a person.
The breakfast will be held the first Saturday of each month.The next will be on Saturday, April 1.
The lodge is located on High School Drive next to Bullitt Central High School. Everyone is invited to attend. Dine-in or carryout available.
Older adult activities in MW
Older adults looking to build new connections and to try new things should check out the Active 55+ program.
It will be held starting at the Mount Washington Branch Library at 10 a.m.
Each Thursday morning there will be active routine and meaningful social interaction. Games, cards, Wii bowling, fun crafts and guest speakers.
For more information, call 543-7675 ext. 2551.
Bullitt GOP meets April 6
The Bullitt County GOP will meet on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at the Shepherdsville Government Center.
The Republican Party meets on the first Thursday of each month in January.
Everyone is invited.
BCHS Youth Services food pantry
The Bullitt Central Youth Services Center has a food pantry available to families in all Bullitt Central feeder schools.
For more information or to make a donation, call Christy Hardin at 869-6013 or christy.hardin@bullitt.kyschools.us
Hillview CERT seeks volunteers
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community?
Join the Hillview Community Emergency Response Team.
Training is provided. You must be at least 18 to join the team. However, those 15-17 can join the junior program.
Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center at 298 Prairie Drive.
NB Lions Club to meet
The North Bullitt Lions Club will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
The Jack Taylor Lions Building is at 200 Cathy Way in Hillview. Guests are always invited.
McNeil Lodge hosts breakfast
McNeil Lodge 586 hosts its all-you-can-eat breakfast on the second Saturday of each month.
The next breakfast will be on March 11.
It will be held from 7-10 a.m. Donation is $8.
The lodge is located at 145 Ash Street in Lebanon Junction.
Everyone is invited.
Genealogical Society to meet
The Bullitt County Genealogical Society has returned to its regular meetings.
The next meeting will be on Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m.
The meeting will be in the Bullitt County Courthouse.
All are invited.