(Leitchfield, KY) – I don’t think it’s a secret that I am on a mission to debunk the rumor: there is nothing to do in Grayson County. After this past week, I couldn’t keep up with the amount of events that were offered to our community.
Let’s rewind to last Monday. Approximately, 427 people convened at the Centre on Main in Leitchfield, adorned in Pink, and ready to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness in the Annual Think Pink 5K, organized by Grayson County Tourism. There were 302 people who made the 5K trek around town. Pink tutu’s, wigs, and ribbons were normal wears, as the community enjoyed partaking in this very important issue, that effects 1 out of 8 women. 
If you haven’t already this year, go get your mammograms, girls, and perform your self-check monthly!
Saturday was a full day of events that surely anyone could find something to enjoy. The few I got to participate in included the Family Farm Fest, hosted by the Grayson Co. Extension Office. Over 450 people made their way to the event to paint pumpkins, eat free hotdogs, and play with shelled corn and hay. Ag Agent Whitney Carmen said it was a successful day, and would continue to be a major event hosted by the extension office each year.
The Ed Nichols Memorial tail was a flutter Saturday afternoon with approximately 1,500 goblins and a few superheroes. The Treats on the Trail hosted 35 businesses who handed-out candy to those who attended. This was the 2nd Annual Treats on the Trail, organized by Grayson County Tourism. I helped with the Twin Lakes Professional Women’s Organization booth.
I made my way to the Grayson County High School where Cougar Stadium had been transformed into a hub of musical activity, for the Twin Lakes Marching Classic. There were 12 bands participate, with Eastern High School (5A) taking the Grand Championship trophy home. Mark Buckles was the official emcee. I enjoyed a famous pork chop sandwich and enjoyed seeing the Band-of-the-Land, the Cougars, take the field and perform Cubed, their field show this season.
Monday evening, Women of Worth was held at Redemption Lake Worship Center and the guest speaker was Jamie Filburn. I was moved with a powerful testimony of her walk through life, that has had extreme ups and downs, but is at its best today. Jamie was raw and honest, made us all laugh and cry, and self-reflect. That’s the powerful part of Women of Worth; it forces each woman to really self-reflect, and then leave encouraged that God is bigger than any situation we face. Women of Worth meets every third Monday of each month, and rotates locations. Please follow the official facebook page to follow where the next event will take place.
There may not be a movie theater here, but there are many things being created for each of us to participate in, and become more a part of our community. As many as I attended, I missed that many more. I challenge you to read my “Where Are We Going Blog” that I will publish Wednesday and find an event you can attend, and be involved with our community. Together, we accomplish more.
