Grace Episcopal Church invites you to attend their organ recital this Thursday, May 1st at noon 216 East 6th Street Mr. Stephen Wiggin will be performing and his program will consist of music by J.S. Bach. This 15-minute performance is free and open to the public. Additional recitals will be at noon on May 8th (Wilson Augusburger), May 15th (Brendan Jones) & May 22nd (Wayne Eastham). All performances feature Grace Church s historic Estey Pipe Organ that was installed at Grace Church in 1906, a gift of John C. Latham, Jr., in memory of his mother, Virginia, a long-time member of the Grace Church choir. The cost of the organ at that time was $2,700. Today, the equivalent would cost about $250,000. For further information and/or questions, contact Steve Wiggin at 270.885.5072
Music at the Market Play Title Saturday, May 3rd Music at the Market: 9 AM Noon Regular Market Hours: 7 AM 1 PM Downtown Farmers Market 9th & Main DOWNTOWN HOPKINSVILLE M u s i c S p o n s o r e d B y
Oil Can Car Challenge! The 9th Annual Kiwanis Soap Box Derby is scheduled for June 14, 2014 in downtown Hopkinsville. This year, the Soap Box Derby will again feature a challenge for the adult racers. Any community or business leaders, elected official or dignitary is invited to participate in the Oil Inaugural Can Challenge. Oil Can Challenge. For $100, you can reserve the right to compete and represent your organization as you ride down Bethel Street. Challenge a colleague or rival to race. These special cars are tailor made for adults and will be certain to provide you with the thrill of a Oil Can Challenge $100 lifetime! Contact Spencer Warren at 270-498-3973 for more information. Contact Toyota Chuck of Hopkinsville Cummins at 270-889-8901 for more information. James E. Bruce Convention Center Toyota of BB&T Cayce Mill Supply/Cayce's Hopkinsville BB&T Pharmacy Christian James E. County Bruce Convention Historical Society Center Jennie Cortner's Stuart Medical Collision Center Christian County Heritage Historical Society Edward Kentucky Jones/Myra New Era Shultz Max Max Fuel Fuel Express Mohon Mohon Tractor Implement Sales & Service Patriot NewWave Chevrolet Communications Buick GMC Patriot Pennyrile Chevrolet Rural Buick Electric GMC Pennyrile Rural Electric Propulsys United Southern United Southern U.S. West Kentucky U.S. Collision Kentucky WHOP New Era WKDZ/WHVO WHOP White WKDZ/WHVO Staffing
Catch The Excitement! The First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby Coming to Hopkinsville June 14, 2014 The 9th Annual Kiwanis Hopkinsville Soap Box Derby is scheduled for June 14, 2014 in downtown Hopkinsville. Novice Driver Training (first time drivers) - April 19, 2014 at First Christian Chruch Novice Driver Training (Inclement weather reschudle only) - April 26, 2014 at First Christian Church First Build Day and Driver's License Photo Day - May 3, 2014 at 410 East 11th Street Second Build Day - May 17, 2014 at 410 East 11th Street Third Build Day and Registration Deadline - May 31, 2014 at 410 East 11th Street Final Build Day and First Impound Day - June 7, 2014 at 410 East 11th Street Final Impound Day - June 9, 2014 at 410 East 11th Street Racers Banquet - June 12, 2014 at James E. Bruce Convention Center Pre-Race Testing and Super Kids Race - June 13, 2014 on Bethel Street Race Day - June 14, 2014 on Bethel Street in the Inaugural Oil Can Challenge. For $50, you can register to participate in the greatest gravity race! Open to kids age 7 to 18 and the first 125 registered drivers. Go to www.hopkinsvillesoapbox.com er Rac tion for registration and racing division information. tra egis R $50 These cars will provide you with the thrill of a lifetime! See you on Bethel Hill! Contact the Derby Director at 270-498-3973 for more information. Race Sponsors Toyota of Hopkinsville ContactToyota Chuck Cummins at 270-889-8901 for more information. of Hopkinsville Garland Nissan James E. Bruce Center PatriotConvention Chevrolet BB&T James E. Bruce Convention Center Toyota of Hopkinsville Stuart Medical Center Cayce MillJennie Supply/Cayce's Pharmacy BB&T BB&T Christian County Historical Society JamesCayce E. Bruce Convention Center Mill Supply/Cayce's Pharmacy Cortner's CollisionCenter Jennie Stuart Medical Fort Campbell Federal Credit Union Heritage Christian County Historical Society HWEA Kentucky New Edward Jones/Myra Shultz Garnett FarmsEra MaxMax FuelFuel Express Heritage Mohon Implement Mohon Tractor Sales & Service Christian County Historical Society NewWave Communications Patriot Chevrolet Buick Kentucky New Era GMC Patriot Chevrolet Buick GMC Pennyrile Rural Electric Marby Schlegel Pennyrile Rural Electric Mr. Mulch Pennyrile Electric Propulsys United Southern United Southern U.S. Propulsys U.S. Collision West Kentucky Pennyrile Radiology WHOP Kentucky New Era United Southern WHOP WKDZ/WHVO U S WHOP WKDZ/WHVO White Staffing WHVO WKDZ White Staffing
What is the Soap Box Derby? The All-American Soap Box Derby, The Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World, is a youth gravity racing program for boys and girls ages through 18 years old. The goals of the Soap Box Derby program have not changed since it began in 1934: to promote families working together, to teach children some basic skills of workmanship along with the spirit of competition and the perseverance to continue a project to completion. Across the United States and around the world, family time is spent together building Soap Box Derby cars. Lifelong bonds are developed as the Derby Experience is shared. The Soap Box Derby is a program that will provide cherished memories that you will enjoy for a lifetime. Where do I begin? Contact the local Derby Director at 270-889- for information on the local race. Find out about construction clinics and/or other programs that may be of assistance to you. Decide which type of car you wish to build. The local Derby Director will be able to help you with this information. You might want to look for a sponsor to help underwrite the cost of your racer. You will normally need to purchase a car assembly kit and a set of Z-Glas racing wheels. Read the official plans and build your car exactly as the instructions indicate. Plan to attend a construction clinic to help you understand the regulations and guide you in building a safe and competitive car. Participate in your local All-American Race. What are the Race Divisions? Stock Division The Stock Division is for racers ages -13 years old. Stock Cars can accommodate a racer up to (approx.) 5 3 tall and 125 lbs. The Stock Car, a lean-forward design, is sold as a kit which includes everything needed for racing with the exception of Z-Glas racing wheels and weight. Because painting is not permitted on the Stock Car shell, drivers have their choice of purchasing one of three colored shells: red, white, or blue. Builders should allow 4-6 hours to assemble their Stock division car. Super Stock Division The Super Stock Division, is designed for racers ages 9-18 years old. Super Stock Cars can accommodate a larger racer up to (approx.) 6 0 tall and 150 lbs. The Super Stock, a lean-forward designed car, is also sold as a kit which includes everything needed for racing with the exception of Z-Glas racing wheels and weight. Builders should allow 4-6 hours to assemble their Super Stock division car. Masters Division The Masters Division is for racers ages 10-18 years old and is usually dr iven by mor e experienced drivers. Masters Cars can accommodate a child up to (approx.) 6 0 tall and 160 lbs. Because of the laydown design of the Masters car, small drivers are also competitive in this division. Division Winners The Stock, Super Stock and Masters Division winners in the local race will receive a stipend to help with expenses to represent Hopkinsville at the National Soap Box Derby contest in Akron, Ohio How do I Become a Sponsor? If your company or business would like to become a sponsor in the 201 Hopkinsville Soap Box Derby Race contact a member of the Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club Soap Box Derby Committee (names and numbers listed on the back of this brochure). There are several sponsorships available: Race Sponsor Race Sponsors help sponsor the overall races and gain exposure for their businesses. Learn more information about race sponsorship by contacting the local Derby Director. Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Heat Sponsor Car Sponsor Car Sponsors sponsor an individual racer. They can choose to help the child on various levels from monetary donations for race entry fees up to donating the entire purchase price for the racer. Car sponsors usually gain advertising through decals/painted advertising through decals/painted advertising on the side of the race car they are sponsoring. Learn more about car sponsoring by contacting the local Derby Director.
Upcoming Events May & June The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County will be hosting the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society s 2013 Challenge Quilts from May 1 10. They will also be hosting a Supper in the Cemetery on May 31 st at Riverside Cemetery, including a tour of the newly-restored Riverside Chapel. The Little River Days Festival will be held Thursday, May 15th (carnival rides only) Saturday, May 17 th. The City Cycle Show (Motorcycle Cruise-In) will be held on Friday, June 6 th in Founders Square from 4:30 7:00 PM. Movies in the Park begin on Friday, June 13 th at dusk. The location is Westside Park and the movie is Escape from Planet Earth. The Pennyroyal Arts Council will be hosting A Night with the Steep Canyon Rangers (bluegrass band performance) at the Alhambra Theatre on June 13 th at 7:30 PM. Reserved tickets are $30. A Paws & Pasta event will be held on 6 th Street Saturday, June 21 st from 4:00 8:00 PM and will involve partnerships with businesses along 6 th Street and Max s Hope Pet Rescue.