Thunderstorms likely. Potential for severe thunderstorms. High near 80F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 80%..

Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Low 72F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Will you Read with Me?, 9 a.m.-noon, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive. E’town. All ages. Read or tell stories to Miss Becca’s dog Will. Some kids need a friendly face who will listen as they practice their reading. No registration needed. POC: 279-769-6337.

Adaptive Yoga, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Come in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. A brief screening will be done, patrons must be on time as waivers must be signed prior to class. Masks are required in class because of county Covid metrics. POC: 270-769-6337.

Ancestral Trails Historical Society research library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Ancestral Trails Historical Society, 201 W. Dixie Ave., E’town. Scroll through microfilm for facts about local and regional ancestors. The library is inside the Hardin County History Museum. POC: Meranda Caswell, merandacasw@gmail.com, 270-982-0881 or aths.com.

Brown-Pusey House tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 128 N. Main St., E’town. For small groups of two to eight people for research and tours of the house. Safe distancing and governor’s guidelines will be followed. POC: 270-765-2515.

Nine Patchers Quilt Guild meeting, 10 a.m., meeting room, Glendale Christian Church, 119 E. Main St., Glendale. Lesson is “Exploring Color” a guide to selecting fabric colors in your quilting projects. No quilting experience necessary. POC: Paula Brawner, 270-234-6645.

Hardin County Water District No. 1 Board of Commissioners meeting, 11:30 a.m., district offices, 1400 Rogersville Road, Radcliff. POC: 270-351-3222.

Crafternoon, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. POC: 270-769-6337.

Teen Book Club, 3 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 13-18, the book is “Dragons of Autumn Twilight” by Margaret Weis. POC: 270-769-6337.

Hardin Fiscal Court meeting, 3:30 p.m., Hardin County Government Building, 150 N. Provident Way, E’town. POC: 270-769-5479.

Teen Tuesday, 4-5:45 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 12-18. Games such as Apples to Apples, Battleship and Clue. Teens can bring their own games or handheld video game consoles as long as they are fully responsible for them. POC: 270-769-6337.

Knights of Columbus bingo, 312 E. Main St., Vine Grove. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo at 7 p.m. Full-service kitchen. POC: John Pike, 270-307-1499.

West Hardin Middle School sixth-grade Laker Fun Day/open house, 5-7 p.m., 10471 Leitchfield Road, Cecilia. POC: 270-862-3924.

Online Book Club, 7 p.m., Zoom. Register by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting at forms.gle/xs3jsa1Mw2GgJ8oS7 to receive a link prior to the meeting. After registration, pick up July’s selection, “Andy Catlett: Early Travels” by Wendell Berry. POC: 270-769-6337.

Heartland Elementary School JumpStart for first grade, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 2300 Nelson Drive, E’town. POC: 270-769-8930.

Bubbles and Babies, 10 a.m., Hardin County Public Library meeting room, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 0-2. Babies and their caretakers sing songs, recite nursery rhymes, read a book together and work on fine motor skills by popping bubbles. POC: 270-769-6337.

Toddler Tide Pool, 11 a.m. and noon, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Sings songs, listen to stories and do an activity or craft to help toddlers get kindergarten ready. Bring an item for show-and-tell. POC: 270-769-6337.

Karate, noon, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Japanese Karate, a traditional-style consisting of etiquette, warmup, basic striking, blocking and kicking philosophy towards self-defense. Learn forms, defense combinations, escapes and control manipulation. Comfortable attire recommended. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tai Chi, 1 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Gentle warm up including the eight brocades, an 800 year old series on movements designed for maximum benefit. Improves balance and flexibility. May be done seated. POC: 270-769-6337.

Wonderful Wednesdays, “Cars,” 1 and 7 p.m., State Theater, 209 W. Dixie Ave., E’town. $1. POC: 270-234-8258.

Create: Scherenschnitte, 2:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Learn an art that was brought to America by the colonists. Use paper and scissors to create a keepsake. Bring a small pair of cuticle scissors if you have them. Registration required at forms.gle/R6WVHsLzqyZkVDXz7. Class size is limited; you will receive an email notification if you are on the waiting list. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tween Book Club, 4 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 9-12. “Chasing Vermeer” by Blue Balliett. Pick up a copy of the book from the children’s department before the meeting when it will be discussed. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tween DnD, 4-5:45 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 9-12. DnD is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Beginner friendly campaign provides a chance to learn the game. Limited spots, registration required. POC: 270-769-6337.

Community Hymn Sing, 5 p.m., First Christian Church, 1811 N. Miles St., E’town. Park behind building and enter through rear door. All are welcome. POC: Linda Lawson, 270-234-3746.

Surfin’ Storytime, 5 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 2-5. Sings songs, recite nursery rhymes and read a book together. Work on our fine motor skills by popping bubbles and do an activity or craft. POC: 270-769-6337.

Heartland Elementary School KinderCamp, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 2300 Nelson Drive, E’town. POC: 270-769-8930.

Adaptive Yoga, 9 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Come in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. A brief screening will be done, patrons must be on time as waivers must be signed prior to class. Masks are required in class because of county Covid metrics. POC: 270-769-6337.

Hardin County Public Library Bookmobile stop, 9-11 a.m., Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff. POC: 270-769-6337.

Technology Tutorials, 9 a.m., Zoom or 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town, or 11 a.m.-5 p.m. by appointment. Need assistance with email, ebooks, a tablet or word processing? Individualized assistance in-person or via Zoom. Advance registration required for each tutorial session at forms.gle/Hqt3xS87hX6DQ1LT6 for a specific appointment time. POC: 270-769-6337.

Preschool Pirates, 11 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 4-5. Sing songs, listen to stories and do an activity or craft to help preschoolers get kindergarten ready. Bring an item for show-and-tell. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tween Art Series, 2 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 9-12. Read a book about a famous artist in history and then practice emulating that artists techniques in a piece of art. POC: 270-769-6337.

Planning for the Unexpected Beneficiary, 4 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Plan for the possibility of secondary or tertiary beneficiaries receiving property. Learn how “trigger” provisions can easily be added to protect the unexpected beneficiary. Registration required at forms.gle/2jMWw8oGzNWVeUFQ9. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tavern in the Garden, 6 p.m., Cunningham Garden, Brown-Pusey House Cunningham Garden, 128 N. Main St., E’town. Music provided by local favorites and rising newcomers. Free admission, beer, wine and sodas available for purchase and a food truck onsite each week. POC: brownpuseyhouse.org or 270-765-2515.

The Charles W. Logsdon Historic Downtown Walking Tour, 7 p.m., meet at Dixie Avenue and Main Street, Public Square, E’town. Free, weather permitting. Wear comfortable shoes. POC: facebook.com/EtownCityEvents/.

Crusin the Heartland 2022, Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum, 1080 N. Dixie Ave., E’town, open all day; car show registration and parking begins at 2 p.m. at Freeman Lake Park. 212 Freeman Lake Park Road, E’town. Registration, $20, non-showing participants free to enter. Food vendors and fun music. Car show awards presented, 8 p.m, cash prizes for first, second and third place, awards for top 20. Cruise out of Freeman Lake Park to downtown for cruising all evening, 8:30 p.m. POC: events@elizabethtownky.gov, etownevents.com or 270-234-8258.

Books & Brew, 10:30 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Looking for reading ideas? Talk about what you’ve been reading, connect and share a love of reading. Drop-ins welcome. POC: 270-769-6337.

Yoga for Young Ones, 11-11:30 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. For ages 4-7. Practice simple yoga moves and meditations with the goal of improving strength, flexibility and awareness of body. POC: 270-769-6337.

K-2 Storytime, 11:45 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Sing songs, listen to stories, and complete an activity or craft with a STEAM focus that pairs with the story read. POC: 270-769-6337.

Read with a Ranger, 3:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 5 and older. Ranger Amanda Gelperin will teach more about nature. She will read a few stories and then guide us through an activity. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tween Anime Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Ages 9-11. Multiple anime will be pre-selected by the librarian, which those who show up can then vote from to watch for the day. At least two episodes will be watched of every show. After, those present can vote on whether to keep watching or to choose a new anime from the previous group until every show has been viewed. POC: 270-769-6337.

Dance, 7-10 p.m., Meade County Senior Center, 1200 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. Featuring “The Classic Band” playing country and vintage rock and roll. $6 per person. POC: Jim Walters, 270-766-4437.

Cruisin the Heartland 2022, grab-and-go breakfast, 8-10 a.m., State Theater WesBanco Gallery, 209 W. Dixie Ave., E’town. Event opens 8 a.m.-5 p.m., food vendors, State Theater beer tent, Skaggs RV presents Tom Wopat from Dukes of Hazzard, Elizabethtown tourism presents free concert by the Checkmates. Meet Ryan Evans and Mike Henry from TV series Counting Cars. The Cecilian Bank’s swap meet, plus giveaways held hourly. Ticket drawing for big prizes, 4 p.m., presented by Jim’s Express Car Wash and Wayne’s Tires. Register after you park for hourly giveaways. POC: events@elizabethtownky.gov, etownevents.com or 270-234-8258.

Ladybug Release with the Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. All ages. The Garden Club will close out the summer reading program. Hang out on the library lawn as the Garden Club helps release ladybugs back into nature. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. POC: 270-769-6337.

Board games, 1-2:45 p.m., for ages 5-18. Play board games together. Children interested in chess also welcome. Final clean-up starts at 2:45 p.m. POC: 270-769-6337.

Open Door Community Kitchen free meal, 4:30-6 p.m., Vine Grove United Methodist Church, 306 High St., Vine Grove. POC: Pastor Dan Paddack, 270-945-4997 or 270-877-5231.

Senior Citizen Center Live Music, 5:30 p.m., LaRue County Senior Citizen Center, 112 N. Walters Ave., Hodgenville. POC: Stacy Salazar, 270-361-1423 or Darlene Daugherty, 270-696-3246.

Tales on Trails, 2-3 p.m., Emerald Cathedral, E’town. Park in back corner of First Presbyterian Church lot and follow gravel path. Greenspace story and hiking hour. All ages. Rain reschedules to Searle Pavilion at Freeman Lake. POC: greenspaceky.com.

Zumba, 9 a.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Previous dance experience not required. Work every part of your body with leg lifts, squats, etc. Low impact options included. No groups. POC: 270-769-6337.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting, 11 a.m., Central Kentucky Community Hall, 200 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Speaker is Color Me Mod Flower Farm. POC: Sharon Crady, 270-832-8857.

Central Hardin High School Freshman student event, 1-5:30 p.m.; freshman open house, 5:30-7 p.m., Central Hardin High School, 3040 Leitchfield Road, Cecilia. POC: 270-737-6800.

Board Games for Grownups, 1-3 p.m., Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Games available or bring a game to share. Bring food and eat lunch while you play. POC: 270-769-6337.

Elizabethtown City Council meeting, 4:30 p.m., city hall, 200 W. Dixie Ave., E’town. POC: 270-765-6121.

Vine Grove City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., city hall community room, 300 W. Main St., Vine Grove. POC: 270-877-2422.

Adult, child and infant CPR certification with basic first aid, sponsored by American Heart Association certified instructors. $75 registration required before all classes. POC: 270-763-2915.

Al-Anon, in-person and Zoom. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. POC: kyal-anon.org.

American Legion Post No. 113 service officer, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays walk in, other days by appointment, 1251 Ring Road, E’town. POC: Bob Craig 270-370-2589 or robertcraig422@outlook.com.

American Red Cross is recruiting blood drive volunteer. Manage the registration process and oversee the hospitality area at blood drives in Hardin, LaRue and Hart counties. If you are available to work a five- to six-hour shift at least once a month, call or email. POC: kyvolunteerservices@redcross.org or Stacy at 502-612-9202.

Central Kentucky Community Action’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program seeks volunteers. Must be 55 or older. POC: Melissa Bland, 270-737-1059 or RSVP.Director@ckcac.org.

DAV service officer, 9 a.m. first three Thursdays of the month, Suite 100, Kentucky Career Center, 233 Ring Road, E’town. To assist veterans in filing claims. Appointment required. POC: Mike Bava, 270-307-2953.

Free food pantry ministry RestoreHouse, New Horizon Baptist Fellowship Church, 864 W. Rhudes Creek Road, Glendale. Program is designed to help people in need of groceries. POC: office@newhorizonky.org.

Free foster parents classes, offered by Necco, are available online. POC: scutchin@necco.org.

GED classes, available in Radcliff and E’town, are offered by Hardin LaRue Skills U. POC: 270-769-8866.

Hosparus Health Thrift Shoppe, Helmwood Plaza Shopping Center, 611 W. Poplar St., Suite A2, E’town, accepts clothing and household items, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. For safety and ease of drop-off, donations should be boxed or bagged in a container that will not be returned. When dropping a donation at the back door, maintain a social distance of six feet. POC: Moira Taylor, mtaylor@hosparus.org.Hot meals, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Griffin Manor Senior Center, 1119 Johnstown Road, E’town. For those 60 and older. Paperwork must be completed 24 hours in advance. Monthly menus provided, $2 donation per meal is suggested, but not mandatory. POC: Ida Kyle, 270-982-2909.

New Hope Family Life Center Hope on a Rack, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, 1582 Hill St., Radcliff. POC: 270-351-8594.

PAL, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones support group, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Radcliff United Methodist Church, 275 S. Woodland Drive. Radcliff. For families of adult children dealing with substance addiction. Provides hope through education and support. Must be 18 or older. POC: Amanda, bradandmandy89@gmail.com or palgroup.org.

Warm Blessing Community Kitchen, volunteers senior meal delivery drivers needed two to three hours a week at nights. POC: To volunteer, Paula Tymitz, 270-312-2254.

Wesley Hilltop seniors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1001 Skyline Drive, E’town. Lunch is served at noon. Activities include music, Bingo, chair exercise, devotionals along with arts and crafts on Thursdays. Guest speakers and field trips. POC: Robin, Mommer222@gmail.com or 270-734-2237.

Lincoln Trail Elementary School Kindercamp, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 2-3, 3970 Bardstown Road, E’town. POC: 270-737-7227.

Public Works Committee meeting, 9 a.m. Aug. 2, Hardin County Government Building, 150 N. Provident Way, E’town. POC: 270-769-5479.

Between the Covers Book Club, noon Aug. 2, in Radcliff. Register by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting at forms.gle/xs3jsa1Mw2GgJ8oS7. This month’s selection, “Alice I Have Been” by Melanie Benjamin. POC: 270-769-6337.

Bluegrass Middle School sixth-grade orientation, 2-5 p.m; sixth grade open house, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 2, 170 W.A. Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown. POC: 270-765-2658.

East Hardin Middle School seventh/eighth grade open house, 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 810 New Glendale Road, E’town. POC: 270-369-7370.

Hardin County Planning Commission meeting, 5 p.m. Aug. 2, second floor, Hardin County Government Building, 150 N. Provident Way, Elizabethtown. POC: 270-769-5479.

J.T. Alton Middle School sixth-grade open house, 5-6:30 p.m., seventh/eighth grade open house, 7-8 p.m. Aug. 2, 100 Country Club Road, Vine Grove. POC: 270-877-2135.

West Hardin Middle School seventh/eighth-grade open house, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 2, 10471 Leitchfield Road, Cecilia. POC: 270-862-3924.

Lakewood Elementary School KinderKollege for Parents, 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 2, 265 Learning Place Lane, Cecilia. POC: 270-862-4516.

Cecilia Valley Elementary School kindergarten parent meeting, 8-9 a.m.; kindergarten jumpstart, 8 am-noon Aug. 3, 931 E. Main St., Cecilia. POC: 270-862-3287.

Lakewood Elementary School KinderKamp, students only, 8:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 3, 265 Learning Place Lane, Cecilia. POC: 270-862-4516.

Scribble Society, 11 a.m. Aug. 3, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Time set aside for writing. Write memoirs, letters to friends and family, journal, etc. Bring a laptop, journals, notebooks, notecards, writing utensils. Snacks provided. POC: 270-769-6337.

Karate, noon Aug. 3, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Japanese Karate, a traditional-style consisting of etiquette, warmup, basic striking, blocking and kicking philosophy towards self-defense. Learn forms, defense combinations, escapes and control manipulation. Comfortable attire recommended. POC: 270-769-6337.

Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Aug. 3, Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Drive, E’town. Gentle warm up including the eight brocades, an 800 year old series on movements designed for maximum benefit. Improves balance and flexibility. May be done seated. POC: 270-769-6337.

East Hardin Middle School sixth-grade fun day, kids only, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; sixth grade parent open house, 4:30-6 p.m. Aug. 3, 810 New Glendale Road, E’own. POC: 270-369-7370.

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