About Madison County, KY

4th Of July Celebration On The Kentucky River

Happy 4th of July!

Hope all my friends and clients are having a fabulous start of the weekend!

I was out last night enjoying some fireworks at Boonesborough State Park. It was trying to sprinkle some rain but we saw the fireworks that were fabulous! Interesting because I had not even heard that there were going to be fireworks there. Not advertised anywhere I could see. It's a yearly event and I have never been? Hmmmm!

Car after car arrived with loads of people to see the show that echoed loudly in the Kentucky River valley. It was enough noise to bring up Daniel Boone from the grave.

View of the I-75 Bridges from Riptides in fog.

Even though rain has been predicted off and on, I plan to go back to the Kentucky River tonight off of exit 99 on I-75. Riptides between the two bridges will be the festive place to hang out with good friends, a band, some yummy shrimp boil and championship cornhole games. Later we will get to see more Kentucky River fireworks if the rain stays away. I have been watching the radar all day to be sure of success!

Have a fun weekend! Be careful with those fireworks!

Lizette Fitzpatrick- Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.

Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor® on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Prudential Don Foster, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky real estate experience.

There's a lot going on around Berea this month, stop by and enjoy some of it.

June 5 - 8

Berea Arena Theater presents:

Paul Power's hilarious comedy - "Noel & Reb"

Make your reservations now call: 986-9039

June 6

Whimsical Jewelry Demonstrated by Teresa Kibby

Teresa Kibby of Somerset will demonstrate how she creates her colorful and whimsical metal jewelry from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and admission is free.

June 6 - 13

VBS - Westside Baptist Church

Please visit us online at www.westside-baptist.com and download the pre-registration form and drop it off at the church or mail it to us.

June 6 - 7

Tennis Tournament

The Mountain Tennis Circuit is hosting its second tournament June 6-7 at the Berea College Tennis Courts. This is the Cherif Hechema Memorial Scholarship tournament which is a USTA sanctioned tournament this year. Check out mtctennis.org for details. Don't play? Come and watch, there will be some great tennis going on!

June 7

Live Music

Grover Mollineaux

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Short Street - Main Street Cafe

June 7

L & N Days

Celebrate the only L&N station still standing between Cincinnati and Knoxville. Working models, memorabilia, storytelling, and lots more.

(859) 986-2540 or (800) 598-5263 www.berea.com

June 7

FREE KIDS FISHING DERBY

What time: 8:00AM-11:00AM

Where: Lake Reba Boat Dock

How much: *FREE*

Sponsored by: The Richmond Parks and Recreation Department, Madison County 4-H, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.

June 7

Lynn Horine Demonstrates Pine Needle Gourds

Lynn Horine of Bedford will demonstrate how she creates her pine needle embellished gourds from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and admission is free.

June 7 - Sept. 21

"Creatures & Characters: Works by Kentucky Woodcarvers"

The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is featuring an exhibition titled "Creatures & Characters: Works by Kentucky Woodcarvers," which includes a variety of figures, animals and 'characters' all carved in wood by woodcarving artisans from all over the state. The exhibition runs June 7 through September 21, 2008. Open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and admission is free.

June 8

Danish Day in Berea

Become a member of Scandinavian Heritage Society of Ky. and join us for a
presentation of The Kingdom of Denmark and be introduced to the famous colorful & delicious Danish open face sandwiches.
3pm to 6pm - On the College Square
For More Information call Sune' at 859-986-0703

June 9

Book Discussion Group

On the Road by Jack Kerouac

On the second Monday of each month Madison Co. Library will host a book discussion group at 6:30pm

www.madisonlibrary.org

June 9

Computer Summer Camp

Sessions for ages 7-10, 11-14, 14-18

www.sc.eku.edu click on Summer Camps or call 622-2398

June 9 - 13

On Target for Life Archery Camp

9:00am to Noon for beginners and 1:00 -4:00pm for Intermediate and Advanced. Camp will be held at Shannon Johnson Elementary and will cost $50.00 per child. Participants must have completed the 2nd grade. Some Scholarships available.

For more information or for an application, call Kathy Todd at 986-8233 or 986-3618

June 10

The Kite Runner

As part of our adult programming, Madison Co. Library will screen a The Kite Runner at 7:00pm

PG13

www.madisonlibrary.org

June 10 - 14

Carnival - Sponsored by Kiwanis

The Carnival sponsored by Berea Kiwanis will be set up in front of Berea Community School June 10 -14. Come out and join the fun while supporting our Kiwanis club.

June 10

8-Week Series about Antiques

The Berea Arts Council will offer an 8-week series about antiques beginning June 10th. Session will be from 1:00 - 3:00pm Registration is $55.00 for the entire series and pre-registration is required.

For more information call 985-9317 or visit

www.bereaartscouncil.org

June 11

Mike's Kids Golf Scramble

B. Michael Caudill Scholarship Fund Golf Scramble

Arlington Golf Course, Richmond

Registration 8 a.m.

Shot Gun Start 9 a.m.

BMC Mike's Kids Scholarship was created in honor of Billy Michael Caudill, who was superintendent of Madison County Schools from July 2001 to December 2007.

For more information about the scholarship fund, contact Call Kristie Napier at 859-986-1755 for more information.

June 12

Madison County Library - Berea

Reptile Show - experience reptiles up close and personal!

2:00pm

www.madisonlibrary.org

June 12 - 15

Berea Arena Theater presents:

Paul Power's hilarious comedy - "Noel & Reb"

Make your reservations now call: 986-9039

June 13

Woodcarving Skills Demonstrated by Berea Welcome Center

Three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will show visitors their woodcarving talents and skills from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and admission is free.

June 13

Second Friday Reading

Featuring Saundra Kelley from 7:30 - 8:30pm at Berea Arts Council's ArtSpace, 116 N. Main St.

June 14

Annual Kids Day

Locations: Chiropractic Health Solutions, Rash Road, Berea

10:00am - 3:00pm

Our office will be partnering up with local health professionals to offer free spinal, vision and dental screenings for children. We will also be having a fun filled day with carnival games, a bounce house, a fire truck and lots of entertainment that the entire family will enjoy. All proceeds from the event will go to support the local charity, The Dream Factory. This charity is a very deserving organization that is devoted to making the dreams

For more information call 985-0606

June 14

Dive-in-Movies

At the Berea City Pool

Gates open at 7:30pm

Showtime - Dark

This Event Is FREE!

cityofberea.com/parkrec/divein_movies.htm

June 14

Live Music

Donna & Lewis Lamb

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Short Street - Main Street Cafe

June 14

Earl Barnes and Bluegrass Music

FREE to the public.
Old Town Cabin Porch, North Broadway.
Entertainment by Narrow Road, Shades of Gray, The Olde Path, Charlie
Chasteen, Liberty Zion, Friends of Bluegrass and Becknerville Travellers.
Bring a lawn chair.

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

June 14

Painted Gourds by Lewis Newman

Quilted Ornaments by Ruth Ann Iwanski of David Appalachian Crafts

David Appalachian Craft members Lewis Newman will demonstrate how he paints gourds and Ruth Ann Iwanski will demonstrate quilted ornaments from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and admission is free.

June 16 -19

4-H Summer Camp

For more information call 859-623-4072

ces.ca.uky.edu/madison/youthdev/

June 16 - 19

Fit Kids Camp

Formerly know as Jump Rope Camp

9:00am to Noon. Camp will be held at Shannon Johnson Elementary and will cost $50.00 per child. Some Scholarships available.

For more information or for an application, call Kathy Todd at 986-8233 or 986-3618

June 16 - 20

Fun In the Sun - Berea Arts Council:

Fun In The Sun will offer campers the opportunity to explore the different cultures, learn fundamental art skills and vocabulary and create works of art related to the theme.

4 -6 year olds - June 16 -20 11:30am - All children must be accompanied by an adult. $60 Registrations fee.

6-9 year olds - June 16 -20 9:00am - Noon. $75.00 registrations fee.

10-12 year olds - June 23 - 27 9:00am - 2:00pm. $125.00 registration fee.

June 19

Madison County Library - Berea

See a Lively show with hand puppets and trick marionettes by the Frisch Marionette Company.

2:00pm

www.madisonlibrary.com

June 20

Carved and Painted Gourds Demonstrated by Donna & Donnie Smith at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea

Donna & Donnie Smith of Waco will demonstrate how they carve and paint their unusual gourds from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and admission is free.

June 20

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S MADISON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE

Located between Richmond & Berea on U.S.25 at The Church on the Rock.
Planning is in process - Teams are being formed now! It's about a community
that takes up the fight! Won't you help? Call Nola Newman at 859-200-5235 for more information.

Paradise Cove...A slippery Piece Of Heaven In Richmond Kentucky

Finally, Richmond Kentucky has a new public pool! It's called Paradise Cove and is located in Gibson Bay. It features a fabulous eight-lane diving pool with two, one-meter diving boards, a children's pool, two 40-foot tall slides, a wide slide and a small butterfly slide for the small tykes.

There is talk of adding a lazy river in Paradise Cove and another slide at a later date. It just wouldn't fit into the original budget. Even though the weather has been a bit cool, the pool is a welcome sight to Madison County locals.

Years ago, I can remember the public pool located in Rolling Hills on the north end of town. I swam there every summer. After that one closed, the only place to go was the public pool in Berea. The closest one built in recent years was at Ft. Boonesborough State Park. That one was still a bit far to drive to.

Summer in Richmond KY is going to be cool regardless of the temperature! See you iat Paradise Cove!

Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty.

#1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain.com and Localism.com.

Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun!

For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Lizette Realty, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington KY real estate

click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky Real Estate experience. Copyright © 2009 By Lizette Fitzpatrick, All Rights Reserved *Paradise Cove...a Slippery Piece Of Heaven In Richmond Kentucky*

Amber & Adam's Kentucky Home : First Time Homebuying Experience

The process to own your first home should be fun. I know the feeling of being a renter and wanting something of my own. Just to be able to paint the wall any color and the freedom to be creative with everything because you own it is liberating.

When Amber & Adam called me they were in front of one of listings. I could tell from Amber's voice that she was excited about this one and wanted to check it out inside the next day. We made a plan to meet and I even showed them a few other ones just so they could be sure this one was right for them.

Over the next few days and a few more houses, it was narrowed down to two, then Amber & Adam decided they wanted to put an offer on the first one they had called me about.

When all the stars line up and everything goes right all the way to closing you just know it was meant to be. I'm so thrilled for both of them. I truly enjoyed helping them through the process. Your first time homebuying experience should be a pleasant one. It can be fun too!

Their story...

As is rumored, first-time house buying was a very intimidating and nerve-racking process for us. After looking at hundreds of houses on the internet we began the process of viewing those that were of interest. Through this viewing process we, during the height of our frustration, met Lizette. She was so nice and friendly that we immediately decided that we wanted her to help us through this process.

From the time that we met Lizette on, the process became much easier and was even fun at some points. Lizette was there to answer all of our questions and guide us through every bit. She was extremely patient and listened as we talked through the pros and cons of each house we looked at.

She also went above and beyond our expectations by accomodating the owners' and our schedules more than what most would. Without Lizette the home-buying process would have taken much longer and would have been much more stressful. Lizette was there to calm our nerves, ease our stress, and help in every possible way. She truly is the best!

Adam and Amber Nash

Richmond, KY

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Lizette Fitzpatrick - Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.

Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor® on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Prudential Don Foster, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky real estate experience.

Residential Real Estate For Sale In Richmond Kentucky

Real Estate is alive and well in Richmond, KY!

The home pictured is 218 Marengo Dr. priced at only $194,900 on over an acre lot in the scenic country. It sold for $179,900.

It's an exciting time to be able to purchase residential real estate at a low, low interest rate. Madison County is seeing a surge in buyers out looking at homes.

Many are first time buyers that will be financing using an FHA program. This has many advantages with a low downpayment.

As of May 12, 2008, there are 909 active homes for sale in Madison County. This includes Richmond City, Berea and all of the county.

585 of these homes for sale in Madison County are priced under $200,000.

168 Madison County homes are for sale priced $201,000-300,000.

Many with good size lots and mature trees.

Come see for yourself what Madison County

has to offer for your family.

Let me know if you are relocating to Kentucky and would like a welcome packet full of information

about Richmond or Madison County.

I can also design a specific search of homes tailored to your needs and price range.

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Lizette Fitzpatrick - Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.

Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor® on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Prudential Don Foster, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky real estate experience.