Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area
Special Programs November 23 - December 6, 2009
Unless otherwise noted, most programs are free with general admission to that facility.
For more information on these programs and other upcoming events, visit our online calendar at www.lbl.org/CALGate.html or call 270-924-2000
or 800-525-7077
The Homeplace, Nature Station, & Golden Pond Planetarium (open Wed. - Sun.)
Admission Fee: Ages 13 and up: $4 Ages 5-12: $2 Ages 4 and under: Free
Elk & Bison Prairie (open daily dawn ‘til dusk) Drive through wildlife viewing area.
Admission Fee: $5 per vehicle
Monday - Sunday, November 23 - 29
Planetarium Shows - Golden Pond Planetarium Ages 13 & up $4; 5-12: $2; 4 & under free.
Far Out Space Places – Wed.-Sun. at 10 am
Explorers of Int.’ Space Station - Sat. & Sun. at 11 am
Blown Away - The Wild World of Weather: Wed. - Fri. at 12 noon; Sat. & Sun. at 3 pm
The Skies Above - Wed. - Sun. at 1 pm
Journey to the Edge of Space & Time - Wed. - Sun. at 2 pm
Friday, November 27
2:15pm
Talkin’ Turkey – NATURE STATION
Program free with NS admission.
There is so much more about this bird than Thanksgiving dinner! Meet some of the Nature Station’s turkeys and learn all about their habits, behaviors, and calls.
Saturday, November 28
Christmas in 1850* - HOMEPLACE
1 – 4pm
Program free with HP admission.
Smells of pine and fresh ginger bread cookies, stockings hung over the fireplace, and voices raised in song mean that Christmas has come to The Homeplace. Join the 1850’s farm family as they prepare for the Christmas holidays. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations and home-cooked goodies. Then, sit back and relax to the old-time Christmas tunes of the Dixie Volunteers. Later, join them in singing 1800’s Christmas carols as we usher in the arrival of Santa Claus by horse and buggy. Come all ye for fun and merriment. *Ideal for Home Educators.
2 – 4pm
Animal Snowflakes – NATURE STATION
Program free with NS admission.
Add some natural pizzazz to your winter decorations as we make our own animal-shaped recycled-paper snowflakes. Drop by anytime between 2 and 4pm.
Sunday, November 29
1pm
Lye + H2O + Lard = Soap – HOMEPLACE
Program free with HP admission.
Discover the entire soap making process from leeching the lye at the ash hopper to what it takes to mold a bar of soap.
2:15pm
Storytime with Opossum – NATURE STATION
Program free with NS admission.
Bring the little ones for this unique storytime program! Your kids will love to explore the world of the opossum as we read a story and then meet a live opossum up close. We will also make an opossum craft that your kids can take home.
Thursday, December 3 – Sunday, December 6
‘Tis the Season – Golden Pond Planetarium
Look at seasonal, religious, and cultural rituals from around the world, and how the stars and planets have played an important role in these celebrations throughout history. $2/$4.
See “Tis the Season” Thu-Fri, 10am & 2pm and Sat-Sun, 10am, 1pm, & 3pm
A Story of Christmas – Golden Pond Planetarium
Explore customs of Christmas, origins of Christmas trees, tradition of Santa Claus, the Wise Men, and Hanukkah. See the skies as they looked in the Holy Lands at time of Jesus. $2/$4.
See “A Story of Christmas” Thu-Fri, 1pm and Sat-Sun, 11am & 2pm
Saturday, December 5
1:30 – 3:30pm
Waterfowl and Eagle Watch – NATURE STATION
$3 children /$5 adults. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking required.
Land Between The Lakes is a great refuge for many different species of ducks. Join us as we venture out to find these unique divers and dabblers. We’ll also be on the lookout for eagles perched or soaring overhead. You never know what you’ll see this time of year.
5 – 7pm
A Christmas Eve at The Homeplace – HOMEPLACE
$4 children /$6 adults. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposit required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.
It’s Christmas Eve at The Homeplace! Join The Homeplace family as they prepare for an 1850’s Christmas Eve by decorating a Christmas tree, enjoying favorite holiday treats, and singing traditional carols. Bring your family and help us celebrate this holly, jolly holiday!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Upcoming LBL events
Monday, November 23, 2009
Transformer blows; Town is Dark
Friday, November 20, 2009
Pedestrian hit on parking lot
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Serious accident in Sheridan
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Three charged in federal drug probe
Monday, November 16, 2009
Mayor declares leaf burning ban
Mayor Mick Alexander today issued a temporary leaf burning ban, effective immediately for all city residents. Marion’s leaf vacuum truck has been inoperable for the past two weeks, prompting some residents to turn to the burning alternative. Fall weather in western Kentucky is generally too dry for such practice to be completely safe, according to the mayor. Alexander imposed the ban for the hours of 6 a.m., to 6 p.m., the same hours that state law bans certain types of burning. See this week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for details.
Structure fire Monday morning
Friday, November 13, 2009
No serious injuries
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Area Death: Newcom
Janice Faye Newcom, 60, of Marion, died Wednesday at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville,. Visitation is from 6-9 Friday. The funeral is at 11 a.m., Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home. |
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ky. 70 closing near Tiline
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close KY 70, also known Tiline Road, in Livingston County during daylight hours for several days starting Monday, Nov. 16.
The Livingston County Highway Maintenance Crew plans to replace a number of cross drains between Smithland and Tiline. The work will require KY 70 to be closed starting at about 7:30 a.m., immediately following the morning bus run. The roadway is expected to remain closed until about 3:00 p.m., each day, weather permitting.
There will be no marked detour.

