Downtown Henderson Project Attends Kentucky Main Street Program Awards

February 1, 2012 in Business Development, Downtown Businesses, Event with 0 Comments

The Downtown Henderson Project staff attended the 2012 Kentucky Main Street Program Awards, hosted by the Kentucky Heritage Council that took place Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Grand Theatre in Frankfort. As part of the awards recognition, the Downtown Henderson Project along with Danville, KY (The Heart of Danville) were recognized as the two oldest programs in the state, both celebrating 25 years of downtown revitalization. The Downtown Henderson Project was also nominated for the Best of Promotion – Retail / Event Award for the 2011 Art Hop Gallery Show & Sale.

 Awards were also presented based on the four-point approach model, Design, Organization, Promotion and Economic Restructuring , created by the National Trust Main Street Center, principles communities can use to revitalize their business district by leveraging local assets – from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.

 The Kentucky Heritage Council brought revitalization professionals from across Kentucky to celebrate a year of successful initiatives. With the theme “A Shiny New Year Full of Opportunity,” the program encouraged, inspired and acknowledged the Kentucky Main Street organizations.

Administered by the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office, the Kentucky Main Street Program is based on the National Trust model and is the oldest statewide Main Street program in the nation. The awards ceremony was the highlight of a three-day training conference.

The Main Street program works to build local businesses, support public-private partnerships and enhance economic development while preserving unique local architecture and existing community infrastructure. The state program can document more than $3.5 billion reinvested in Kentuckysince 1979. The Downtown Henderson Project reported these reinvestment figures for the Central Business District in 2011:  11 new businesses, 37 building rehabilitations including façade projects, 1500 jobs in the CBD, and a total including public and private reinvestment of $19,519,120.

2012 Dates to Remember

January 31, 2012 in Downtown Businesses, Event, Shopping with 0 Comments

February 2012 ~

  • 18th Annual Breakfast Awards – February 29, 2012 –  7:30 – 9:00am First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

March 2012 ~

April 2012 ~

June 2012 ~

  • Umbrella Workshop & Children’s Art Camp – June 7, 2012-1:00 – 3:00pm JFK Center
  • Street Strut Parade – June 9, 2012-10:00 am-Central Park
  • Taste of Henderson – June 9, 2012
  • Handy Lunch Breaks – June 11 – 14, 2012-11:45am  Various Downtown Restaurants
  • Handy Happy Hours – June 11 – 14, 2012-5:00 to 7:00pm Various Downtown Restaurants
  • WC Handy Festival – June 13 – 16, 2012
  • Summer Concert Series – June 22 & 29, 2012-7:00 to 9:00pm Audubon Mill Park

July 2012 ~

  • Independence Bank 4th of July Celebration –  July 4, 2012 – 5:30 to 9:30pm  Downtown Henderson Riverfront
  • Summer Concert Series – July 13, 20 & 27, 2012 – 7:00 to 9:00pm Audubon Mill Park
  • Summer Sidewalk Sales – July 27 & 28, 2012 – 9:00am to 5:00pm Downown Henderson Retailers

August 2012 ~

  • Bluegrass Festival – August 10 & 11, 2012
  • Breakfast in the Park – August 11, 2012 – 7:00am to 10:00am Audubon Mill Park
  • Folklife Festival – August 11, 2012 – 10:00am to 2:00pm Audubon Mill Park

September 2012 ~

  • Community Yard Sale – September 28, 2012 – 7:00am to 3:00pm Around Central Park (Main & Washington Streets)

October 2012 ~

  • Downtown Trick or Treat – October 31, 2012 – 3:00 to 5:00pm Downtown Henderson

November 2012 ~

  • 4th Annual Art Hop – November 2, 2012 – 5:00 to 9:00pm Downtown Henderson
  • Christmas Open Houses – November 9 & 10, 2012 – 9:00am to 5:00pm Various Downtown Merchants

 

 

 

 

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

January 9, 2012 in Event with 0 Comments

Bowl for Kids’ Sake or BFKS is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of  Henderson County. BFKS, offers everyone in our community a chance to positively impact a child’s life.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is March 3, 2012 at ECHO Lanes in Henderson, KY. Please register by February 1, 2012 by calling Greg Gibson at 270-631-0738 or you can visit bbbshenderson.org.

By participating in BFKS, your team helps children reach their potential and, through them, transform families, schools and communities.

Gift Certificates

December 12, 2011 in Business Development, Downtown Businesses, Shopping with 0 Comments

Are you having trouble finding that perfect gift for someone special?? The Downtown Henderson Project has gift certificates available in any denomination.

Certificates allow the recipient to choose from a wide variety of shops, restaurants or services.

DHP Gift Certificates can be used at the following locations:

  • Klassy Kids – 320 N. Elm St.
  • Just Plus Consignment – 213 First St.
  • Audubon Dental Center – 716 First St.
  • Nu-Look Cleaners – 430 Second St.
  • Dunaway’s Imperial Pharmacy- 110 Third St.
  • O’Daniel’s Flower Shop – 127 N. Elm St.
  • J’Petals Floral and Gifts – 131 First St.
  • Alles Brothers Furniture – 219 First St.
  • The Planet Interior Consignments- 316 First St.
  • Memories Past & Present – 324 N. Elm St.
  • A to Z Computer Services – 19 S. Main St.  
  • Campbell’s Jewelers – 122 N. Main St.
  • Balfour Rings &  Things – 121 N. Main St.
  • The Gold Mine – 111 N. Main St.
  • L&N Bed & Breakfast – 327 N. Main St.
  • Abba’s Music – 119 N. Main St.
  • Crafton’s Office Supplies – 117 N. Main St.
  • Homecrafters Paint & Glass – 129 N. Main St.
  • Riverbend Academy – 145 N. Main St.
  • Studio K Photography – 234 Second St.
  • Downtown Diner – 122 First St.
  • Downtown Sandwich Shoppe – 230 Second St.
  • Hardee’s - 100 N. Green St.
  • On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill – 100 Second St.
  • Planter’s Coffeehouse – 130 N. Main St.
  • Pony Express Pizza – 343 Third St.
  • Rookie’s – 117 Second St.
  • Simon’s Shoes – 100 N. Main St.
  • Third Street House – 307 Third St.
  • gabbi’s Boutique - 137 Second St.
  • Tea Cafe & Gift Shop – 325 Third St.
  • Victoria’s Boutique – 321 Third St.                               

 

 

“Henderson Homes for the Holidays” Home Tour

December 9, 2011 in Event with 0 Comments

American Cancer Society presents “Henderson Homes for the Holidays” Home Tour, Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

                                                                Tour Homes

                               Tea Cafe & Gift Shop – 325 Third Street, Henderson, KY                                   Hosted by Marsha Royster & Friends of Relay for Life

  •  Charlotte & Larry Smith – 5957 Hwy 136 West
  •  Ruth Hazelwood – 612 Merritt Drive
  •  Brenda Herron – 4321 Hwy 145, Corydon
  •  Herbert Lane & Ronald Shelton – 638 North Main Street
  •  Holly & Ryan Pressley – 3729 Tupelo Court
  •  Janet & Jim Burke – 114 South Adams Street
  •  Penny & Ron Henry – 615 Center Street
  •  Sue & Steve Parker – 3159 Braxton Park

     Tickets Available at Tea Cafe & Gift Shop, Memories Past & Present, Third Street House, Victoria’s Boutique & Klassy Kids.

$20.00 Ticket Donation

                                   Checks Payable to American Cancer Society                                     

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