August Newsletter - Visit Southeast Indiana

August 2009 Newsletter
August
Calendar of Events
August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 28 – Automotive Racing – Lawrenceburg
Speedway – Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, U.S. 50, Lawrenceburg. Enjoy a
3/8-mile high-banked, clay, oval track with sprint car, modified and pure
stock racing every Saturday through October. Gates open at 5pm; Racing
begins at 7pm. www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or 513-519-2759.
August 8 – Hillforest Museum “Crescent Brewery Beer Tasting” –
213 Fifth Street, Aurora. 6:30-9pm. Sample a variety of handcrafted beer,
provided by Aurora’s own Crescent Brewery, while enjoying the view of
Aurora and the beautiful Ohio River. Cost: Members, $25; non-members,
$30. Reservations required. 812-926-0087, or www.hillforest.org.
Dearborn County - Southeast Indiana
The perfect place to play! Gaming • Dining • Skiing • Getaways
“A Roar of Thunder” Regatta
Returns to Southeast Indiana
U.S. 50, Lawrenceburg. 7am-3pm. $3 admission charge for adults over
age 18. Discover Indiana’s largest “antiques and vintage-only” market.
Approximately 250 dealers each month. Indoors and outdoors, rain or
shine. Bruce Metzger, 513-738-7256 or www.queencityshows.com.
Presented by Oxbow, Inc., 301 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg. 7:30pm.
Join naturalist Paul Strasser, founder of the Red Wolf Sanctuary and Raptor
Rehabilitation Center, as he discusses the sanctuary and its mission to
promote wildlife preservation and education in Southeast Indiana.
To learn more, visit www.oxbowinc.org.
August 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Music on the River – High & Walnut Streets,
August 15 & 16 – “A Roar of Thunder” Powerboat Regatta – Lesko
Downtown Lawrenceburg. 7-9pm. This free outdoor concert series
highlights talented performers and showcases a variety of musical styles.
The events will also include a car show by Indiana Gassers. Food and
beverages available. Bring your own lawn chairs. Lawrenceburg Main
Street Association, www.lawrenceburgmainst.com, 812-537-4507 or
Imsa@one.net.
August 6 – River City Classics’ Cruise-In – Bridgeway Street, Aurora.
6-9pm. Monthly car show (held first Thursday of the month) featuring
live entertainment by Captain Conrad & Dottie, split-the-pot, free safety
inspections, door prizes and awards, and trophies sponsored by Main
Street Aurora. Food and drinks available at the Aurora American Legion
Post 231. 812-926-1100 or www.rivercityclassicsaurorain.com.
August 7 & 8 – St. Leon Volunteer Fire Dept. Festival – 28870 St.
Joe Drive (off St. Rt. 1), St. Leon. 5pm-1am each day (3:30 pm on Saturday).
This traditional community festival features games, food, refreshments,
children’s activities and more. Don’t miss the fish dinner on Friday evening
from 5-8pm, and delicious chicken dinner on Saturday from 3:30-8:30pm.
Don Schuman, 812-576-3336.
August 7, 14, 21 & 28
– Motorcycle Racing –
Lawrenceburg Speedway –
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds,
U.S. 50, Lawrenceburg.
Enjoy motorcycle, speedway
ATVs and go-cart racing each
Friday from May through
September. Practice @
5:30PM; Races @ 7:30PM.
$10-Adults; $5-under 12.
Information: 513-662-7759; Day of Race:
513-616-7093. www.lawrenceburgmotorcyclespeedway.net.
Lesko Park – Hwy. 56 – Aurora
One of Southeast Indiana’s most popular summer
events returns to downtown Aurora this month
with a rumble, thunder and roar! The “A Roar
of Thunder” Powerboat Regatta, a two-day
powerboat racing event along the Ohio River, will
be held Aug. 15-16 in Aurora’s Lesko Park, which
offers an excellent view of the racing action along
the Ohio River banks.
Park, Aurora. Free admission. Enjoy the 11th year of tunnel boat racing on
the Ohio River, plus food booths and a Sea-Doo stunt show on both days.
Aurora is on the Powerboat Superleague points circuit. A fun event for the
entire family! 877-571-6004 or www.visitsoutheastindiana.com.
Featuring racing in three separate speed classes,
the Regatta is sanctioned by the Powerboat
Superleague and offers free fun for the entire
family. In addition to the action taking place
out on the water, the Regatta will also offer a
variety of food booths and performances of
the “Typhoon Tommy Sea-Doo Stunt Show”
during racing breaks on both Saturday and
Sunday. The 11th-annual event is presented
by Aurora Riverfront Beautification, Inc.
August 15 – Senior Dance on Main – Aurora Lions Club Building,
Second & Main Streets, Aurora. 7pm-10:30pm. Music by Wooden Axles
(classic country). Join Main Street Aurora for “Dances on Main” on the
third Saturday of the month, April through August. This community event
is for seniors and all others interested in having a good time in Historic
Downtown Aurora. $5 admission charge. Main Street Aurora, 812-926-1100
or www.aurora.in.us.
August 16 – Shorebird Birdwatching Excursion – the Oxbow
For more information on the 2009 Regatta,
or for a complete schedule of events, contact the
Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism
Bureau at 877-571-6004. Or, log on to
www.visitsoutheastindiana.com to view
an online schedule. See you at the race!
Wetlands area, Lawrenceburg. 8am. Meet expert birder Paul Wharton to
search for shorebirds such as plovers and sandpipers on this morning hike.
Enjoy looking for a variety of other birds and wildlife as you venture into
this vast wilderness area. The group will meet at the upper Oxbow parking
lot. For more information, call Paul at 513-353-3403, before 8:30pm, or
email him at pwharton@fuse.net.
August 20 – Lawrenceburg Public Library Presents the
Independent Film, “Under the Bombs” – Lawrenceburg Public
Library (Ewbank Room), 150 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg. 1pm. Enjoy
award-winning, first-run films from the top festivals (including Sundance,
Cannes, Toronto, and more), free at the Lawrenceburg Public Library.
Adult audiences only, no registration required. 812-537-2775 or
www.lpld.lib.in.us.
Hollywood Casino
Dearborn County Visitors Bureau
Aurora Casket Company
City of Aurora
Main Street Aurora
August 29 – Arts Alive! Arts Fair – Lawrenceburg High School,
Tiger Blvd. (off of U.S. 50), Lawrenceburg. 10am-4pm. Sponsored by the
Dearborn Highlands Arts Council, this free event will bring together an
assortment of local artists and cultural organizations for an afternoon of
fun. 812-539-4251 or www.all4art.org.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
August 2 – Tri-State Antique Market – Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds,
AUGUST 15 &16
August 11 – Overview of the Red Wolf Sanctuary – A Program
August 8 & 9 – St. Paul’s Parish Church Festival – 9788 North
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Dearborn Rd, New Alsace. Saturday (adults over 21), 6-11pm and Sunday
(all ages), 11am-5pm. Saturday evening’s activities include a beer garden,
music and games. On Sunday, enjoy the popular chicken dinner, country
store, grand raffle and games. Dennis Kraus, Jr., 812-623-1094.
United Community Bank
City of Lawrenceburg
Grand Victoria Casino
PFS Community Foundation
Rumpke
It’s been a busy summer for our Tour
for the Cure® initiative! In late June,
members of our Tour for the Cure®
walk team participated in this year’s
Relay for Life of Dearborn/Ohio
County, which was held June 27 & 28
at the South Dearborn High School
track in Aurora. Sponsored by the
American Cancer Society, the event
had an excellent turnout in spite
of the hot and humid weather,
with more than $177,000 being
raised in total. In addition to
our walk team, we were on
hand to “Have Fun and Give
Hope” with our pink tent,
where visitors could learn
more about Tour for the
Cure® or purchase a Tour
for the Cure® t-shirt.
Whenever we participate
in these type of events, I am
always inspired by survivors’
stories and reminded of how
programs like Tour for the Cure®
and other fundraising initiatives
are so important in spreading both
awareness and hope. With that in mind,
I would like to thank all of our Tour for
the Cure® partners who helped make our
participation in this year’s Relay for Life
such a success. Thank you as well to those
who generously opened both their hearts
and wallets to contribute to our effort. Your
support has truly made a difference.
Enjoy a “Girls’ Night Out” This Fall
Mark Your Calendar for Fall Fun
Are you in need of a girls’ getaway, but can’t seem to find the time to
make it happen? Then we have the solution for you! If hectic schedules
and the busy demands of work and family have you a bit stressed, why
not get away for just one evening?
Even though it’s only August, fall is just around the corner, and you’ll
find a variety of great events and activities already on the agenda!
Ready to start planning your trip?
Later in the fall, Hillforest
Victorian House Museum will
host a special “Girls’ Night
Out” event perfect for moms,
daughters, sisters and friends.
Scheduled for Thurs., October
8 at Dearborn Country Club in
Aurora, the event will feature
a variety of women’s interest
vendors in addition to speaker Kathy
Jones, who will give a presentation entitled “How to Look Younger
Without Plastic Surgery.”
Start your Christmas shopping early as you browse a wide selection
of merchandise from onsite vendors, including The Framery,
Southern Living Décor, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Zen Zone,
Avon, Curves, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Guys and Gals Spa – Batesville,
Alternatives Beauty Salon and many more! It’s the perfect opportunity
to find that special gift for yourself or for someone else. Best of all, the
event will benefit two worthy causes: Hillforest Museum, and our own
Tour for the Cure® initiative! Admission to the Girls’ Night Out fundraiser, which will run from
6-9pm, is $25 per person and includes a light fare buffet and donation
to Tour for the Cure®. Each participant will also receive a gift bag from
Kathy Jones Skin Care. To learn more about this special event, contact
Hillforest directly at 812-926-0087.
Presents
Arts Alive! Arts Fair
Saturday, August 29, 2009
10am-4pm
FREE ADMISSION
Lawrenceburg High School
Tiger Blvd. (U.S. 50)
Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Enjoy this annual arts fair complete with:
Local Performing Artists
Local Visual Artists
Cultural Organizations
Art for Sale and on Display
And Much, Much More!
Some of our favorite summer events will soon be wrapping up
for the season. Don’t miss your last chance to enjoy downtown
Lawrenceburg’s Music on the River (every Thursday evening
through mid-September), the popular Tri-State Antique Market
(first Sunday of the month through October) and racing at
the Lawrenceburg Speedway (Friday and Saturday evenings
through the beginning of October).
Feeling festive? Arts and crafts aficionados will love Arts and
Crafts in the Park (Sept. 13), a unique arts and crafts fair boasting
nearly 160 booths of handmade items. And live music lovers
won’t want to miss the Lawrenceburg Fall Fest (Sept. 24-26),
an annual fall festival offering big-name entertainment and
a variety of traditional festival activities such as a car show,
fireworks and more. Finally, discover one of Indiana’s oldest
festivals at the Aurora Farmers Fair (Sept. 30-Oct. 3), where you’ll
enjoy a carnival atmosphere, live stage shows, a gigantic parade
and loads of family fun.
Interested in learning more? Fall fun is only a click away! For complete
details on any of these events – or to book a Southeast Indiana getaway
package – log on to www.visitsoutheastindiana.com. See you this fall!
For more information,
contact the Arts Council
at
812-539-4251
or visit
www.all4art.org
Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Presents
Crescent Brewery
Beer Tasting
Saturday, August 8, 2009 – 6:30-9:00pm
Hillforest Victorian House Museum
213 Fifth Street • Aurora, Indiana
Admission charge: Members, $25; Non-members, $30
Reservations required.
Enjoy a summer evening sampling specialty beers made
with old-time tradition by The Great Crescent Brewery
microbrewery of Aurora. Appetizers, music, and a great view
of the Ohio River will highlight the evening.
For more information,
call 812-926-0087 or visit www.hillforest.org.
Three generations of women come together to commemorate a family
member and walk for a cure. From left: Donna Redlinger, Debbie Smith,
Emily Kirtley Hanna, and Kirtley Hanna.
The
Dearborn Highlands
Arts Council
Don’t Forget…
Our October Road Rally will be here before you know it! Organized by
Scenic Road Rallies, LLC of Sunman, Indiana, “The Tour for the Cure®
Scenic Road Rally” is a four-hour driving tour that will take visitors on
a scenic trip through the Southeast Indiana countryside, complete
with museum tours, a scavenger hunt, great prizes from Vera Bradley
Inc. and more! The event, which is scheduled for Sat., October 17, will
benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast CancerSM. To learn more
about this special event, or to reserve your spot, contact the Dearborn
County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau at 800-322-8198 or log on
to www.tourforthecure.info.
A round-up of the latest travel news and tourism
trends…
Are you a foodie who likes to keep abreast of the latest news
on the culinary front? If so, then you may already know that the
National Restaurant Association® recently released its list of hot
trends for 2009. The list, based on a comprehensive survey of
more than 1,600 chefs, includes overall dining trends in addition
to specific trends broken down by food type and category.
So, what’s hot right now? According to the survey, the top five
restaurant trends – as rated by the chefs in order of popularity –
include locally grown produce, bite-size/mini-desserts, organic
produce, nutritionally balanced children’s dishes, and new/
fabricated cuts of meat. Hmm, is anyone getting hungry yet?
Source:
“Chef Survey: What’s Hot in 2009”,
National Restaurant Association®
www.restaurant.org/pdfs/research/2009chefsurvey.pdf