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April and all of its showers are upon us, but that only means the community is coming out of hibernation after a long, icy winter. Everything from the arts to athletics to the Tri-Fest will be happening in and around Henderson over the next month, so do yourself a favor by throwing out your busted March Madness brackets and pizza boxes and enjoying the area.

Downtown Walk Tour

Notice how people never seem to know their neighbors, much less their own community? Turn off The Travel Channel, putting on some walking shoes, and attend the Henderson Downtown Walking Tour. Attention will be focused on the Henderson Depot Community Room and a number of historical homes and buildings in the downtown area.  Expect the tour to last for approximately one hour. Call (270) 830-9707 for more information, or just arrive at the Community Room in New Depot at 10 a.m. on April 5. Groups larger than 15 are asked to call ahead.

CherryHolmes in Concert

The embodiment of the Bluegrass Dream is none other than Cherryholmes. This mishmash of performers might come as a surprise to those who have never had the CH experience. CherryHolmes will perform April 6 at the Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson, KY.  Bluegrass music from one of the most popular groups in the genre. 3pm. Info: 270-831-9800 or www.haaa.org.

Relay for Life

Impress your friends at the water cooler by (truthfully) saying you helped fight cancer Saturday night. Relay for Life will be holding its Diamond Gala at Wolf’s Banquet Center in Henderson at 6 p.m. on April 12. Those interested should call (270) 826-4539. Proceeds will benefit cancer research and, more importantly, attendance will benefit both survivors and those undergoing treatment.

Annual Tri-Fest Classic

Habitat for Humanity has benefited Henderson with 41 houses since 1990. Show your support and do your body a favor by participating in the 17^th Annual Tri-Fest Classic 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Methodist Hospital, on April 12. Teams of five or more, whether from a family, business, church, social club, or the local chapter of the can take advantage of reduced registration rates before March 29.  All ages are welcome to participate. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. Those interested can register at the Habitat for Humanity Office in town or receive more information by phone at (270) 869-9011 or online at www.hendersonhabitat.org

17^th Annual Tri-Fest

Tri-Fest strikes again, bringing food booths, entertainment, fireworks, a 5k road race, bike ride, and more! The Henderson Breakfast Lions Club Tri-Fest can be enjoyed along Main St. in downtown Henderson. For more information visit the organizers online at www.hendersontrifest.org or call (270) 831-1527.

Friday,  April 18

11:00 AM - Food Booths Open
12:00 PM - Carnival Rides Open
3:00 PM - Live Entertainment, Central Park
5:00 PM - Lauren Mazur and Bonner Fuller
9:00 PM - Fireworks and music by HCHS Choir and Band, Riverfront

Saturday, April 19
Henderson County High Colonols Baseball Tournament Continues
8:00 AM - Breakfast Lions Club/American Red Cross Town & Country Bike Ride, Starts at Audubon Mill Park
9:30 AM - Henderson Tri-Fest Poker Run, Ohio Valley Bank Parking Lot
11:00 AM - Food Booths and Carnival Rides Open
11:00 AM - Elementary School Competition, Central Park
12:00 PM - Bark In The Park Adopt-A-Thon (Humane Society of Henderson County), Central Park Gazebo
12:00 PM – Live Entertainment, Central Park
1:30-3:00 PM - Elvis Competition Semi-Finals, Stage-Central Park
2:00 PM - Tri-Fest Spring Swing
3:00 PM - Live Entertainment, Central Park
4:00 PM – Live Entertainment, Central Park
4:30 PM - Elvis Competition Finals, Stage-Central Park
7:00 PM - The Duke Boys, Stage-Central Park