Community Calendar

Meet women leaders who move you, connect with community, and leave inspired!

Featured speaker:
Dr. Rosemary Allen, President
Georgetown College

In 2022, Dr. Rosemary Allen became the first woman to serve as president of Georgetown College in its 196-year history. The signature accomplishment of her presidency is the successful $28.5 million fundraising campaign, which allowed the college to pay off its long-term debt. During her tenure as a professor, her dedication to teaching earned her top awards for teaching excellence, implementation of technology, and student mentorship.

Registration ends: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 12:00 p.m. EDT

Shadelandhouse Modern Press presents:

The Poetry of Relationships: Four Poets' Reflections

Featuring Pat Williams Owen, Leatha Kendrick, Melva Priddy, and Lennie Hay

Sept 30, 5:00 - 7:15pm

Join us for an evening of poetry featuring Kentucky poets Pat Williams Owen, Leatha Kendrick, Melva Priddy, and Lennie Hay. Free and open to the public.

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https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/the-poetry-of-relationships-four-poets-reflections/

The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning and the Poetry Gauntlet are proud to present: An Evening with George Eklund and Sean Corbin.

George Eklund will be reading from his new collection, "Toward a Credo." Sean Corbin will read from his work, including "The Leper Dreams of Snow," and discuss the Poetry Gauntlet for those interested.

Please join us for poetry and conversation.

October 9 at 6:00 PM - 7:30

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/an-evening-with-george-eklund-and-sean-corbin/

Meet women leaders who move you, connect with community, and leave inspired!

Featured speaker:
The Hon. Denotra Spruill Gunther, District Judge
22nd Judicial District of Kentucky

A lifelong public servant and advocate for justice, and trailblazer, Judge Gunther began her career in the Department of Defense. After earning a law degree from the University of Kentucky, she served as a juvenile prosecutor, created the Truancy Intervention Program, and, since 2021, has served as a Fayette District Court judge. She serves on the Kentucky District Judges Association Judicial Education Committee and several civic boards and commissions.

Registration ends: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 12:00 p.m. EDT

The Jane Austen Society of North America presents
Sunday Tea at Historic Locust Grove on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1pm
With author Hilary Davidson, and her book A Guide to Regency Dress: From Corsets and Breeches to Bonnets and Muslins
Tickets $50    Reservation & advance purchase required.  Contact: locustgrove.org or 502.897.9845