The Harlan Enterprise will publish local events in the community calendar free of charge as space allows. We do not accept submissions called in via phone. All submissions should be emailed to beth.key@harlandaily.com or dropped off at our office, 1512 Hwy. 421 South, Harlan. Submissions should be received no later than four business days prior to the event. If received in time, it will be published one or two days prior to the event. Announcements are also available at harlanenterprise.net.

A youth rally is being planned at the Harlan Center. If any pastor or youth pastor in Harlan County would like to assist in this endeavor, email Shane Bonham at wildernesspelican314159@gmail.com.

FRIDAYS

Harlan Christian Church’s second annual Summer Under the Stars will be held on Friday nights throughout the summer on the courthouse lawn in downtown Harlan. Movies will be shown on an inflatable outdoor movie screen starting at approximately 9 p.m. There will be free popcorn, nachos, snow cones and more. The schedule includes: June 28, Dumbo; July 5, Mary Poppins Returns; July 12, Moms’ Night Out; July 19, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Men Tell No Tales; July 26, Cars 3; Aug. 2, Ralph Breaks the Internet.

JUNE 29

Motorcycles on Main, a bike show and benefit for 3-year-old Gunnar Simpson (who has Trisomy 18 or “Edwards Syndrome”) will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. on June 29 on Main Street in Pineville. All riders and motorcycle clubs are welcome. There will also be inflatables, food, music, crafts and vendors. The cost is $20 for a spot in the show. Show beings at 2 p.m. — judging and awards at 6 p.m. Best overall bike will lead a parade at 6:30 p.m. with music and food continuing until 9 p.m. To enter your bike or reserve a vendor spot, call 606-499-6811 or 606-499-6810 (leave message or text). All proceeds go to help the Simpson family with medical costs.

JUNE 29, JULY 20; AUG. 17, SEPT. 21

Guided hike tours will be hosted to explore some of the most beautiful and unique locations in Harlan County. Sign up early — approximately 20 participants will be accommodated per hike. Participants will also receive a limited edition T-shirt. Hiking dates and locations include: June 29, Pine Mountain Settlement School, 9 a.m.; July 20, Sand Cave (Blanton Forest), 9 a.m.; Aug. 17, Cumberland Shadow Trail. 9 a.m.; and Sept. 21, Little Shepherd Trail/Pine Mountain Trail, 9 a.m. To sign up or for more information, call 606-573-4495.

JULY 3

The city of Cumberland will celebrate Independence Day beginning at 7 p.m. on July 3 with a live band, Big Daddy and the Heat, and vendors at the gazebo in downtown. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. For more information, call 606-589-5812.

JULY 4

This year’s Fun Filled Fourth of July Fest will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 4 in downtown Harlan around the Harlan Center, hosted by Harlan Tourism and sponsored by Don’s Super Saver. The celebration includes a 5K (9 a.m.), parade (5 p.m.), live music, vendors (open at 4 p.m.), food, fireworks and more. Fireworks will be shot from the same location as last year, so the best views will be from downtown around the Harlan Center. For more information, contact the Harlan Center at 606-573-4156.

The city of Evarts The city of Evarts Fourth of July celebration will be held on July 4. The Celebration Parade lineup will be at 6:30 p.m. behind Evarts High School and the parade begins at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dark or 9:30 p.m. behind Dairy Hut. For more information, contact city hall at 606-837-2477.will be held on July 4. The Celebration Parade lineup will be at 6:30 p.m. behind Evarts High School and the parade begins at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dark or 9:30 p.m. behind Dairy Hut. For more information, contact city hall at 606-837-2477.

The annual Lynch 4th of July Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on July 4. Line up from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Lynch Church of God. Parade will pull out at 10 a.m. and head west and end at West Main Park with a brief patriotic ceremony, trophy presentation, free water, hot dogs and watermelon (while supplies last).

JULY 8-12

Brittains Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Kenvir will host Vacation Bible School, Giddyup Junction, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 8-12 with Bible lessons, crafts, games, puppet shows and a cookout each night. All ages are welcome, but ages 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Friday will be family night and graduation beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, call 606-273-2383, 606-273-0913, 606-837-8213, 606-837-9948 or 606-837-2801.

Explorers camp, a weeklong reading camp, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon July 8-12 at Pine Mountain Settlement School for all ages. Students receive instruction in reading basics from trained instructors and enjoy recreational activities with Pine Mountain staff and a host of volunteers. For more information, contact the school at 606-558-3571.

JULY 8-12, 15-19, 22-26

The Cawood Ledford Boys & Girls Club will host educational and fun day camps this summer. Each week is designed to provide Summer learning opportunities parents want and kids crave. Camps are for all youth ages 6-14. Camps are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with breakfast and lunch provided daily. Each camp is $50 per week for the first child and $25 per week for each additional sibling. Early drop-off is available after 8:30 a.m. for an additional $5 per pay. The schedule includes: July 8-12, Mystery Week; July 15-19, Animals through the Ages; and July 22-26, Gamer Week. For more information, call 606-573-0960.

JULY 9

The Cumberland Valley Chapter of the Kentucky Public Retirees (KPR) will meet on July 9 at David’s Steak House in Corbin. Mealtime will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting to follow. The guest speaker will be Larry Totten, statewide president of Kentucky Public Retirees. Retirees (and spouses) receiving retirement benefits from KERS, CERS or SPRS are welcome to attend. Membership information will be available at the meeting or at kentuckypublicretirees.org. For more information call 606-260-0490.

JULY 11, 18, 25

Concerts on Clover, will be held on July 11, 18 and 25 in downtown Harlan on the front plaza of the Harlan Center starting at 6:30 p.m, hosted by Harlan Torism.

JULY 11, 18, 19

The Harlan County Public Library free Summer Reading Program will be held on the following dates: July 11, 18. Program will be held at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. The summer reading finale will begin at 10 a.m. on July 19 at the Harlan Center.

JULY 11

Pine Mountain Settlement School will host a community potluck supper from 5-7 p.m. on July 11. For more information, contact the school at 606-558-3571.

THURSDAYS

Enjoy a story as Ms. Elizabeth presents captivating stories and fun crafts each Thursday at 1 and 3:30 p.m. at the Harlan County Public Library. Children of all ages are welcome.

JULY 13

The Kingdom Come State Park Paint the Park 5K Color Run will be held July 13. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the race at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $20. Pre-register at runreg.com. For more information, email Sherry.cornett@ky.gov or call 606-589-4138.

JULY 14, 21;

JULY 15-18, 22-25

Camp Blanton Day Camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 will be held July 15-18 and July 22-25. There will be swimming, boating, hiking, archery, life-saving skills, arts and crafts and more. The fee is $30 and includes lunch and T-shirt — camper ships are available. Registration is from 2 to 5 p.m. July 14 and 21 at the camp. Limit of 50 campers per week. For more information, call 606-573-6811 or 606-573-5351.

SATURDAYS-SUNDAYS

With Love From Harlan, a local nonprofit organization, is now providing weekend meals (except the last Sunday of each month) at Christ Church in Harlan, across from Harlan High School. Meals are served from 2-3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

JULY 21-26

Appalachian Mountain Ecology Summer Camp will be held July 21-26 at Pine Mountain Settlement School for teens (14-17 years old). In this summer overnight camp, students will work with researchers to investigate one of its most diverse and secretive inhabitants—salamanders and explore their relationship to water quality in the region. For more information, contact the school at 606-558-3571.

JULY 22-26

Mary Helen United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School, To Mars and Beyond” from 6-8:30 p.m. July 22-26. Preschool through eighth-graders are welcome. Vans will pick up children in the Cawood and Lenarue areas from 5-6 p.m. — children should be ready and waiting. For more information, call 606-573-2008 or 606-573-5221.

JULY 23

Listen Locally presents the Mountain Voices Songwriters in the Round summer 2019 edition from 7-10 p.m. on July 23 at the Harlan Center. Cover charge is $5. The lineup includes: Eric Bolander, Aaron Boyd, Dalton Mills, Donovan Howard, Dakota Saylor and Justin Taylor. This is a listening event, and there is no open mic sign up.

JULY 26-27

The James A. Cawood High School 1980s Reunion will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. on July 27 at Camp Blanton. Free to all alumni, faculty and staff that attended or worked at JACHS at any time during the 1980s. There will be a potluck dinner and raffle on Saturday during the reunion. On July 26, there will be an activity day with swimming, hiking, trivia and ending in with a bonfire. Volunteers are needed to help with set up and breakdown of the event. For more information, call Tammala King Ball at 217-979-2276 Or Michelle Carroll-Cole at 606-477-7627.

AUG. 10

The annual Pine Mountain Alumni and Community Reunion will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Aug. 10 on the campus of the Pine Mountain Settlement School. For more information, contact the school at 606-558-3571.

AUG. 11

The Creech Reunion will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 11 at Pine Mountain Settlement School. For more information, contact the school at 606-558-3571.

SEPT. 14

The 17th annual Totz reunion will be held on Sept. 14 at Coal Miners Park in Benham beginning at 10 a.m. Dinner will be ready by noon — organizers plan to have chicken, barbecue, hot dogs with chili, chips, soft drinks, tea and cold water along with coffee and doughnuts. Bring a a covered dish or your favorite dessert. Bring your own lounge/lawn chair if you wish. There will be door prizes. Tickets for the drawing will be available when upon arrival/sign in. Donations for door prizes are also needed (put name and mark as a door prize). For more information, contact Shirley Dodd at 606-848-0442 or 606-273-3732.

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Ann’s Pantry, a mission of the Harlan United Methodist Church, is in need of non-perishable food items and monetary donations. To donate, contact Stephen Riddle at 606-573-1464 or Wylene Miniard at 606-573-7731.

The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers with flexible schedules to respond to single- and multi-family home fires in the Lake Cumberland service area, which includes Harlan, Bell, Whitley and Knox counties. Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers respond to assist families with shelter, support and access to basic needs immediately following a home fire – often arriving on scene even as the fire is still burning. Volunteers may apply online by visiting http://www.redcross.org/volunteer or by contacting Chapter Executive Terry Burkhart at 859-253-1331 or terry.burkhart@redcross.org.

GED classes are being offered to anyone 19 years or older. Improve your reading, writing and mathematical skills and study to receive your GED. Follow your children by improving your education free of charge. For more information, contact the following locations: Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Middlesboro campus at 606-248-3175, Bell County Literacy Center at 606-248-2014, Pineville Learning Center at 606-337-3044 or Henderson Settlement at 606-337-7729, ext. 305.

Benchmark Family Services, serving Bell, Harlan, Clay, Knox, Laurel and Whitley counties, invites you to become a foster parent. Free orientation classes are held from 5-6 p.m. on any Tuesday. For more information, call 606-526-6992 or toll free at 866-526-6992.

Free saliva-based drug testing kits are provided and sponsored through UNITE and Stand in the Gap Coalition (SIGCO). Give Me a Reason is designed for parents/guardians to use to talk with their children and randomly test them, which gives them a reason to say no when tempted or offered drugs. Kits can be obtained at 44 different distribution points throughout the tri-state area and at the SIGCO office, located at 325 Straight Creek Road, New Tazewell, Tennessee. For more information, contact the SIGCO office at 423-300-1302. To pick up a kit, stop by on Thursdays from noon to 5:30 p.m. Join prayer at the SIGCO office from 5-6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

Volunteers and friendly visitors are needed for the Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to enrich the lives of seniors in their long-term care facilities. If you currently visit with someone or would like to become more involved and educated on residents’ rights, elder abuse and long-term care for seniors, contact Arlene Gibson, district ombudsman with Cumberland Valley ADD, at 606-864-7391, ext. 119.

A military support group for all active, separated or any former military men or women meets at 6:30 p.m. every first and third Monday of the month at the Middlesboro National Guard Armory, located on 30th Street. If you are facing financial, relationship, criminal, adjustment, substance abuse or other problems, this is for you.

Narconon is reminding families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. Take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling, get them the help they need. For a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs, call 800-431-1754 or visit DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals.