Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Frankfort. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Capital City Activity Center offers a busy week of programs from Dec. 8-12 including bingo, exercise classes, craft workshops, and a Christmas Craft Market; daily sessions run 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the center to engage community members of all ages. The State Journal
- ➤ Cody Burke, a cattle farmer from Franklin County, won first place in the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2025 Discussion Meet today and earned a Kubota RTV for his debate skills. He will represent Kentucky at the national competition in January. The State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Paul Sawyier Public Library offers a full week of events, from Sunday's live holiday music with the Dorian Invasion Trio to Monday’s Family Yarn Trees, Tuesday’s Teen Homeschool Club meeting at Capital City Museum, Wednesday’s PokéClub and Yoga for Beginners, Thursday’s Homeschool Club session, and Saturday’s Selfies with Santa. The State Journal
- ➤ Frankfort High School drama club will present its 32nd staging of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever beginning Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Karen Kimmel Hatter Theatre (328 Shelby St), with additional shows on Dec. 12, 13, and a matinee on Dec. 14; admission costs $10 and $5 for students. The State Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, with 42 other local chambers, has endorsed Gov. Beshear’s Pre-K for All initiative to expand preschool for 4-year-olds in the upcoming 2026-2027 Budget Session, with business leaders saying early education boosts workforce readiness and helps families. The State Journal
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Asleep At The Wheel Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Cost Not Specified — Celebrate over 50 years of American roots music with Grammy-winning band Asleep at the Wheel.
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The Nutcracker by Kentucky Dance Academy
7 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available through KY Dance Academy starting December 2nd — Experience the magical journey of The Nutcracker as it unfolds with dance and storytelling.
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Anything But a Brush
11 AM — Paul Sawyier Public Library — No cost — Create art without traditional tools using unconventional materials in a family-friendly environment.
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Noon Year's Eve Celebration
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the upcoming new year with fun games, crafts, and festive noisemakers for families.
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Vision Board Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Registration required — Create a visual masterpiece to inspire your goals for the new year.
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Backyard Bird Attraction Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Paul Sawyier Public Library — Free entry — Learn how to attract native birds to your backyard from an experienced enthusiast.
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