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Coming up on the calendar:
- RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE at Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree
- Daytime Night Sky Program at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park
- History Adventures at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE →
Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree, 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd, Hodgenville
6:30 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Daytime Night Sky Program
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park Birthplace Unit
12:00 pm -
History Adventures
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park Birthplace Unit at the park's Memorial Building
11:00 am -
Life in the Creek
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek
2:00 pm -
Reading with a Ranger
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park Birthplace Unit in the park's Memorial Building
2:00 pm -
Stretch and Shine →
LaRue County Public Library, 215 Lincoln Dr, Hodgenville
10:00 am -
History Adventures
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park Birthplace Unit at the park's Memorial Building
11:00 am -
Hooked Together →
LaRue County Public Library, 215 Lincoln Dr, Hodgenville
10:00 am
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
🗓 Events Nearby
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Fiscal Court Meeting →
Larue County Judge, 209 W High St #4, Hodgenville
9:00 am -
Community Games →
LaRue County Public Library, 215 Lincoln Dr, Hodgenville
2:00 pm -
New Rising Superstar WYATT ELLIS “A Little Country & A Little Bluegrass” →
Joel Ray’s Lincoln Jamboree, 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd, Hodgenville
5:00 pm -
Building America: Brick Challenge at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace →
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, 2995 Lincoln Farm Rd, Hodgenville
9:00 am
Tuesday August 11
Monday August 17
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about
- I need recommendations for:
FLOORING INSTALLERS and DRYWALL REPAIRS that service HODGENVILLE / LaRue County (Nextdoor Salem Lake)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member in Hodgenville. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Subway Restaurant Team Member in Hodgenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hodgenville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elizabethtown
- Kentucky's ‘Choice' No-Fault Insurance: The Driver Decision That Could Cost You Everything If You Got It Wrong (theweeklydriver.com)
- Custom Vehicle Accidents in Kentucky: What to Know (gaugemagazine.com)
- KSR Show, 8/5: Listen live from 10 a.m. to noon (on3.com)
Fort Knox
- Small businesses can't survive new tariffs, says business owner (newsnationnow.com)
- After 161 Years, Stetson Is Launching Its First Bourbon (foodandwine.com)
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★ Featured
★Featured Event
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Featured
Friday August 7 — 6:30 pm
RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE
Rhonda Vincent is a bluegrass singer and an accomplished mandolin, guitar and fiddle player.
Other local events
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Event
Friday August 7 — 12:00 pm
Daytime Night Sky Program
Come and explore the wonders of the sky - even during the day!
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Event
Saturday August 8 — 11:00 am
History Adventures
History Adventures invites families and young adventurers to gather at the Memorial Building at Abraham Lincoln Birthpla
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Event
Sunday August 9 — 2:00 pm
Life in the Creek
Join a Park Ranger for a hands-on adventure exploring the creek at Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood Home at Knob Creek!
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Event
Sunday August 9 — 2:00 pm
Reading with a Ranger
Reading with a Ranger invites families and children to gather at the Memorial Building at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Nat
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Event
Monday August 10 — 10:00 am
Stretch and Shine
Ease into your week with Stretch and Shine, a low-impact program focused on stretching and simple, relaxing movements
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Event
Tuesday August 11 — 11:00 am
History Adventures
History Adventures invites families and young adventurers to gather at the Memorial Building at Abraham Lincoln Birthpla
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Event
Wednesday August 12 — 10:00 am
Hooked Together
Bring your crochet or knitting projects and spend the morning with friends.
📍 Nearby events
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Nearby event
Tuesday August 11 — 9:00 am
Fiscal Court Meeting
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Nearby event
Monday August 17 — 2:00 pm
Community Games
Come and have some game day fun here at the library at 2:00 pm!
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Nearby event
Saturday August 22 — 5:00 pm
New Rising Superstar WYATT ELLIS “A Little Country & A Little Bluegrass”
At age 16, Wyatt Ellis is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in bluegrass and country music.
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Nearby event
Saturday August 29 — 9:00 am
Building America: Brick Challenge at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Join us in person at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace to build America brick by brick for Freedom250!
💼 Help Wanted
job
Maintenance Team Member
McDonald's:
Maintenance Team Member at McDonald's
Join our team at a locally owned-and-operated McDonald's franchise - Burrell Family Restaurants! Here, you won't just earn a paycheck, you'll gain skills that last a lifetime. While we operate under the iconic McDonald's brand, our business is independently run, making our award-winning team and management locally-minded and community-oriented.
Why Work With Us?
+ Career Opportunities: We offer more than just a job; we provide a place where you can grow, enjoy flexible hours, and seize significant advancement opportunities.
+ Flexible Scheduling: Schedule your workweek with options for 3 or 4-day schedules that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
+ Educational Advancement: Unlock your potential with our Archways to Opportunity program, high school bonuses, college tuition assistance, and English language courses.
+ Future Benefits: Secure your future with benefits like a 401K plan, insurance options, and telehealth services.
+ Enjoy Generous Discounts: Eat for free during shift and benefit from a 30% discount on meals
+ Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that's driven by purpose, where continual learning and coaching help you reach new heights.
So, What Does a Maintenance Team Member Do?
Maintain the restaurant's cleanliness and equipment integrity. Your responsibilities will include daily upkeep tasks like filtering oil fryers, maintaining the grounds, cleaning, and managing waste.
Who We're Looking For:
We're on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about advancing their careers and embracing new responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a great attitude, a readiness to learn, and reliable transportation.
Additional Info:
This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald's restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.
By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to
the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.
Requsition ID: PDX_MC_40727445-817C-4D39-8C79-83BE8F32A61C_18392
McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying.
McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares.
McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact supportteam@us.mcd.com. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.
Join our team at a locally owned-and-operated McDonald's franchise - Burrell Family Restaurants! Here, you won't just earn a paycheck, you'll gain skills that last a lifetime. While we operate under the iconic McDonald's brand, our business is independently run, making our award-winning team and management locally-minded and community-oriented.
Why Work With Us?
+ Career Opportunities: We offer more than just a job; we provide a place where you can grow, enjoy flexible hours, and seize significant advancement opportunities.
+ Flexible Scheduling: Schedule your workweek with options for 3 or 4-day schedules that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
+ Educational Advancement: Unlock your potential with our Archways to Opportunity program, high school bonuses, college tuition assistance, and English language courses.
+ Future Benefits: Secure your future with benefits like a 401K plan, insurance options, and telehealth services.
+ Enjoy Generous Discounts: Eat for free during shift and benefit from a 30% discount on meals
+ Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that's driven by purpose, where continual learning and coaching help you reach new heights.
So, What Does a Maintenance Team Member Do?
Maintain the restaurant's cleanliness and equipment integrity. Your responsibilities will include daily upkeep tasks like filtering oil fryers, maintaining the grounds, cleaning, and managing waste.
Who We're Looking For:
We're on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about advancing their careers and embracing new responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a great attitude, a readiness to learn, and reliable transportation.
Additional Info:
This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald's restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald's restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.
By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to
the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.
Requsition ID: PDX_MC_40727445-817C-4D39-8C79-83BE8F32A61C_18392
McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying.
McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares.
McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact supportteam@us.mcd.com. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.
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