Events Calendar

Now-July 2nd & July 6th-August 7th: Summer Grab-n-Go Meals for ages 18 and under. HCMS: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Vastwood Park: 11-11:15 a.m., Hawesville Library: 11:30-11:45 a.m., River Hill Apartments: noon-12:15 p.m., Lewisport Baptist Church: 11-11:15 a.m., Lewisport Library: 11:30-11:45 a.m., Poplar Grove Apartments: noon-12:15 p.m., South Hancock Park: 11-11:15 a.m., Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship: 11:30-11:45 a.m., Mt. Eden Baptist Church: noon-12:15 p.m.

Now-August 31st: Free Summer pass for teens at Planet Fitness, ages 14-19.

Thursday, June 18th: The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is in need of blood donations to help support disabled veterans. Donation hours on Thursday: open until 4:30 p.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. For questions, contact Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center directly.

Thursday, June 18th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth.

Friday, June 19th: Lady Hornet Basketball Camp at Hancock County High School Gym, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $30 per participant. For students entering 1st-8th grades. Email [email protected] to register.

Saturday, June 20th: Opening Day of the Lewisport Farmers Market at Chapman Park, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. *Every Saturday in July and August.

June 20th & July 25th: Lewisport Flea Market. Contact Megan at Lewisport City Hall for vendor information at 270-295-3324. Vendor spaces are available for collectibles, antiques, vintage, retro items, and other hard-to-find goods.

Sunday, June 21st: Father’s Day.

Monday, June 22nd: DIY Kites craft for children 12 and under at the Hawesville Library, 10:00 a.m.-noon and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. No registration required.

June 22nd-25th & June 29th-July 2nd: Swim lessons at Windward Heights Country Club. Ages 3-5: 4-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-8: 4:30-5 p.m. Ages 9 and up: 5-5:30 p.m. $35 for members. $45 for nonmembers. Sign up with SignUpGenius or call/text Cassey Baker at 812-719-9643. Pay by cash or check on June 22nd.

Tuesday, June 23rd: Perler Bead Crafting at the Hawesville Library for all ages, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. All supplies provided.

June 23rd-25th: Super Dance Haven Bros. Camp at Dance Haven Studios. $40. Ages 6 and up, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

Wednesday, June 24th: DIY Kites craft for children 12 and under at the Lewisport Library, 10:00 a.m.-noon and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. No registration required.

June 25th-July 10th: The Great American State Fair at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, June 25th: Pop-up Art Camp at the Hawesville Library, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration TBA. For questions, call 270-927-6760.

Saturday, June 27th: Hancock County Coalition for Life hosts the March for Life at Hancock County High School, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 27th: USA 250th Birthday Bash at the Lewisport Library, 4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. No registration required.

June 27th-30th: Imagination Summer Camp for ages 7-10. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

Monday, June 29th: DIY Fourth of July Pull String Pinata craft for children 12 and up at the Hawesville Library, 10:00 a.m.-noon and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. No registration required.

June 29th-July 2nd: 4-H Camp.

Wednesday, July 1st: DIY Fourth of July Pull String Pinata craft for children 12 and up at the Lewisport Library, 10:00 a.m.-noon and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 4th: Independence Day celebration at Vastwood Park, featuring an expanded fireworks display and time capsule burial in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

July 13th-14th: Aviation Summer Camp at Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport for ages 10-17, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $299 per student. *The registration link is on the Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport Facebook page. Only a few spots are left!

July 14th-16th: Ninja Camp at Dance Haven Studios, ages 5-7 meet 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m., ages 8 and up meet 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. $35. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

July 21st-22nd: Hancock County Lady Hornet Youth Volleyball Camp, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Open to 2nd-5th graders, based on fall 2026 school year. $35 per camper. Must be signed up by July 6 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

July 21st-22nd: Summer Skills Camp. Each class is $10. Back walkovers, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Back handsprings, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Leaps & turns, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

Saturday, July 25th: Hancock County Boys Basketball Golf 4-Person Scramble at Windward Heights Country Club, Registration at 8:00 a.m.; shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Register now by contacting Coach Pruitt at [email protected].

Thursday, July 30th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

August 5th-8th: Hancock County Fair.

Friday, August 14th: Fall Community Pep Rally at HCHS, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 20th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

August 20th-30th: Kentucky State Fair at the KY Expo Center in Louisville.

Monday, August 24th: First day of the new school year for students at HC Schools. (Opening Day for teachers and staff is Friday, August 21st.)

Saturday, September 5th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Monday, September 7th: Labor Day, no classes at HC Schools.

Saturday, September 12th: Giant Produce Weigh-off event in the main pavilion at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 State Route 1389, Hawesville, drop-off begins at 9:00 a.m. Weigh-off begins at 1:00 p.m. Join the Kentucky Giant Pumpkin Growers Club Facebook group to stay updated.

Saturday, September 12th: Community Shred Day at Lewisport Branch Library, 400 2nd St., Lewisport. Shredding done on site. Five boxes/totes per vehicle.

Thursday, September 24th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

October 12th-16th: Fall Break for Hancock County Schools.

Thursday, October 22nd: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Monday, November 2nd: No classes at HC Schools, In-service.

Tuesday, November 3rd: No classes at HC Schools, General Election Day.

Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day.

Thursday, November 19th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 17th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

*For a more complete list of events and timely updates, follow each school’s Facebook page, as well as the Hancock County Public Schools Communication and other community pages such as Hancock County Public Library and Hancock County Senior Services.