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Greetings!
The Friends of Cordell Hull and the Sgt. Alvin C. York Patriotic Foundation are local non-profit organizations working to promote the legacy of these two outstanding gentlemen and help facilitate the preservation projects and other works of these two wonderful state parks and these organizations. They have requested that we help them help raise money and awareness of their organizations. Nashville based The Christie Cookie company is holding a contest and will award cash prizes to the non-profits with the most votes. If you would take the time to vote for either of them, it would be appreciated. Just click this link to go straight to their voting page and to learn more about these individual organizations, please visit their websites linked above.
The weather forcast is looking excellent. Plenty of sunshine and moderate temperatures with lower humidity this weekend. There's still time to pre-register for the Dale Hollow Lake Poker Run which begins tomorrow - August 22 going through Sunday, August 30 or you can sign up anytime during the event - even the last day. There also seems to be a little confusion about the cost of registration. For this run, the price has been dropped to $50/hand during pre-registration (it helps us to know how many to expect and to be better organized) and $60/hand if you register during the event. If paying by credit card, their is a small processing fee required (see the storefront for details: www.shop.go2dhl.com. The extra money goes towards the donation to the Nashville Ronald McDonald House Charities. The price was lowered for this run to help make the event more affordable during these difficult economic times. To help sweeten the deal further. Several of the sponsors of the event have even included coupons (10% off breakfast, lunch or dinner at the FarmHouse Restaurant; free medium fountain drink with purchase of 2 or more slices of pizza at Dale Hollow Shell; $1 off dinner at the Parkway Family Restaurant; free small drink with Big Tom Hamburger Box at Sue's Friendly Drive-In; buy 1 biscuit & gravy and get 1 free at the Livingston or Celina Dairy Queen; discounts at Hendricks Creek Resort's store; free kids meal (hotdog or corndog with fries) with each paying adult at East Port Marina & Resort, 10% off any DHL souvenir at Bear Trapp; free appetizer w/dinner purchase at Sunset Marina & Resort; 10% off lodging at Star Point Resort; free drink with meal purchase at Sulphur Creek Resort) on the Official Dale Hollow Lake Poker Run Scorecard/Map. These deals are only available to the Poker Run participants with their scorecard/map in hand. Don't forget. Sunset Restaurant is hosting the big Crab Boil on Aug. 29! Get your tickets today. www.sunsetmarina.com. Keep in mind that there are many other events coming up in the near future that we hope will enjoy. Each is unique and fall just around the corner and is also a great time to experience the Upper Cumberlands. You can find a listing of local events on the www.Go2DHL.com, www.Go2BSF.com, and www.Go2FCF.com event pages. Below are a few that we want to make sure that you know about, but there are more on the websites including information on area fairs. Cumberland County Playhouse has an excellent line up of exceptional shows and concerts throughout the year. Check their website for the show schedules and concert information and to purchase tickets prior to arrival. Bluegrass Underground, Sunset Jammers and DelMonaco Winery, also offer great entertainment schedules throughout the year. There are car shows around the region almost every weekend through the month of October. Byrdstown Kountry Kruisers meet the first Saturday, Standing Stone Cruisers meet the 2nd Saturday, the club from Sparta, TN meets on the 3rd Saturday, and the club in Somerset, KY (one of the largest) meets on the 4th Saturday. There is another meet in Monticello, KY each Thursday night, plus there is a big event during the Roller Coaster Yard Sale ( www.rollercoasterfair.com - October 1-3) with over 150 miles of authentic marathon yard sales and much more) - the Cumberland River Cruise In at Alex Montgomery Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY ( Saturday, October 3rd). August 21-22 - Astronomy Weekend at Fall Creek Falls. The 31st Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival - September 11-13. September 19 - Upper Cumberland Regional Air Show. Heritage is important to the folks of Bledsoe & Van Buren Counties with heritage festivals in each county Oct. 2-4. Sequatchie County - October 17 with their Days of Yesteryear. In the Big South Fork, August 29th is the 5th Annual Music Fest in Wartburg. September 4-6 - BRIMSTONE SIDE BY SIDE SxS ROUND-UP . On Sept. 5, Historic Rugby - 40th Annual Rugby Village Pilgrimage and Pickett State Park's Old Timer's Day. Saddle Valley Campground - Sept. 5-7 Potluck & Singing. September 11 & 12 - Annual Wings Over the Big South Fork Air Show and Concert. Sept. 10-12 - 2009 Old Fashioned Trading Days in Williamsburg, KY. East Fork Stables has several themed rides and events planned for this fall. Sept. 17-19 - 5th Annual Blazin' Bluegrass Festival in McCreary Co., KY. The annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival - Sept. 19th. Sept. 26th Honest Abe Log Homes will have a Log Raising. The 17th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival - Oct. 2-4 in Allardt, TN. At Dale Hollow Lake, the Monroe County Watermelon Festival - Sept. 5 in Tompkinsville, KY. The 7th Annual Sierra Hull Bluegrass Festival - September 12th in Byrdstown, TN. Sierra has had a busy year with many more great opportunities in her life with many awards for her talents. Read more about her at www.SierraHull.com. The 27th Annual Standing Stone Marbles Festival & National Rolley Hole Championship at Standing Stone State Park near Livingston, TN - September 12th. The following weekend offers the 21st Annual Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival in nearby Algood, TN and the Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival in Burkesville, KY. September 26th - 6th Annual Cumberland Homesteads Apple Festival and 75th Anniversary Celebration near Crossville, TN. The 24th Annual Rollercoaster Yard Sale - October 1-3 with an over 150 mile route of some of the best yard sales anywhere. Plus there are always farmers markets around, barbeque outlets, and more along the way around Dale Hollow Lake. The Dale Hollow Bass Classic and the 18th Annual Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival & Weigh Off are also schedule for this weekend. The weekend of October 10th -12th Annual Standing Stone Car Show, Gamaliel Autumn Festival (Gamaliel, KY), and the Sgt. Wesley Tucker Memorial Ride (motorcycle) out of Celina, TN. October 16-17 - Foothills Festival in Albany, KY. Sgt. York Day - October 17th ( www.SgtYork.org) in Pall Mall, TN. The CITGO-Harris Oil Fishing Tournament - October 17th.
Be sure to plan on taking the Haunted Hollow Express at Big South Fork Scenic Railway in nearby Stearns, KY this fall. It sets out on its first trip on October 16th with other dates to follow. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway has rides scheduled April - December, but this is a special ride they do during the fall. Visit their website for all the information. There are many other events coming up in the months ahead - just check out the listings on www.Go2DHL.com, www.Go2BSF.com, www.Go2FCF.com on the events page for more information on these and other events, plus you can find more information on places to stay, eat and more at other links on this website. Plus, be sure to visit our sponsors at the end of this e-mail and on our website. Let them know that you are interested in what they have to offer and appreciate their support. Enjoy! |
 REMINDER The Fun Begins AUGUST 22, 2009. BE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR CRAB BOIL TICKETS Today!If you were not able to participate in the June Dale Hollow Lake Poker Run, you missed out on a good time on Dale Hollow Lake. However, you are in luck. There is another run scheduled for August 22-30, 2009, which is just around the corner and we would like to invite you to participate.
Dale Hollow Lake is a special place tucked away at the edge of the Cumberland Plateau in northern middle Tennessee and south central Kentucky. The world record largest smallmouth bass was caught here years ago, and there have been others that have rated in the top 10 over the years - not only the beautiful bronze backs, but other species as well. It remains a fisherman's paradise, but it is much loved for the multitude of water recreation opportunities (houseboating, water skiing, personal watercraft adventures, diving, and more), the people (musicians, crafters, farmers, and other extraordinary people), and places (shopping, parks, historic sites, and eateries) that surround its deep waters. The region is rich in heritage, brimming with great places to eat, surrounded by the great outdoors with all the wonderful sites, sounds and smells, and offers great music on most any occasion.
The pace is slower than that of many other areas, so don't let the word run fool you. It's not a race. It's about having a great time on and around Dale Hollow Lake and helping to raise money for a worthy cause - Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Charities of Nashville. The entry fee is $50 for this run (and gift item) with 50% going to Ronald McDonald House and 50% going to the winners' pot for those registering prior to the Aug. 22nd kick-off. After Aug. 22nd, there will be a late fee of $10, which will go the RMH Charities. There will be 10 winners with the 1st prize potential being $2,000. You must be 18 years of age and sign the registration waiver to play. Then you can complete your hand in one day or over the course of 9 days. ANY age can enjoy a great time on Dale Hollow Lake. Pick up points for this run are: Cedar Hill Resort, Eagle Cove Resort, East Port Marina & Resort, Hendricks Creek Resort, Holly Creek Resort, Sulphur Creek Resort, and Sunset Marina & Resort. You can start at any of these distribution points - visiting each at your own pace and order during normal business hours. You can visit by lake or by land (your choice), but you must visit each one to pick up your card and be sure you turn in your hand at the final stop. You may register online through the www.DaleHollowLakePokerRun.com link, by calling toll free: 877-864-8666, or you may register at one of the pick up points during the run (but you will have to pay the $10 late fee).
To add flavor to this event, Sunset Marina & Resort Restaurant will be featuring a Crawfish & Crab Boil on August 29 with music by artist Gary Anderson (guitarist/singer/songwriter). Mitchell Creek Marina will also be offering their new adventure activities (ATV rides, horseback and wagon rides, paintball, hunting, canoe rides, dinner cruises, and more) even though they will not be a pick up point during this event. Other events will be added to the website event calendar ( www.DaleHollowLakePokerRun.com) as they are made public. 
Don't miss this end of the summer opportunity to get out and enjoy Dale Hollow Lake and the surrounding communities, benefit a great cause, nab a cool blue DHL Poker Run bracelet, store up a "boat load" of terrific memories, and maybe take home a little cash to sweeten the deal. Remember, you can play by land as well as by lake! It is a great time to get out and experience the wonderful rural scenery and enjoy the delightful smells of summer. The picturesque winding roads offer an opportunity to slow down and take pleasure in the simple things in life. Many of the roads are perfect for a leisurely motorcycle ride. Historical sites dot the region. There are numerous places to stop and shop or grab a bite to eat at one of the family diners or barbeque outlets. Take time to enjoy some of the events and activities that will be taking place. Savor the adventure of Dale Hollow Lake! Stay safe and enjoy a great time!
Sponsors of this project are: RE/MAX Cross Roads, LLC, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Cedar Hill Resort, East Port Marina & Resort, Mitchell Creek Marina, Star Point Resort, Sulphur Creek Resort, Inc., Sunset Marina & Resort, Willow Grove Dock & Resort, Inc., Eagle Cove Resort, Holly Creek Resort, Hendricks Creek Resort, Hunter's Lodge, Wisdom Dock, People's Bank & Trust Co., Tennessee Real Estate Connection, Inc., Freeman Apple Oil Company, Inc., Burkesville-Cumberland County, KY Tourism, The Tompkinsville Inn, Volunteer Energy Cooperative, SEC Enterprise/Miller Coors, Farmhouse Restaurant, Anchors Aweigh Boat Bed & Breakfast on DHL, Tri-County Electric, Dale Hollow Outdoors, E. B. Gray Jeweler, Dairy Queen of Livingston & Celina, Peavyhouse & Associates, Inc. - Joanne Jordan, The Rains Agency, Inc., Shankey Bar, Shirts For You, Inc., Keisling Insurance, South Kentucky RECC, Dale Hollow Shell, Parkway Family Restaurant, DuoCounty Telecom, Sue's Friendly Drive-In, Bear Trapp Country Store, and Dale Hollow Marketing Group, LLC. Thank you to each of you for your support!
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