Friends of Alvaton

09/18/2026

Happy Friday Friends!!

We are waiting on few things to finalize our totals for The Gathering and then we'll present a check to the Alvaton Elementary Family Resource Center. We want to thank everyone again for participating or coming out to enjoy the day. We hope we had a little something for everyone. If you have any feedback, please feel free to message me. We want to make this event great for the community so let us know what you want.

We are also happy to announce our next two events!

November 14th at 7:30am will be our Veteran's breakfast. This is just our way saying Thank You to all those who have served. If you are a veteran or you know of a veteran that would like to come, please let us know!

On November 29th, we are hosting our first Holly & Jolly Christmas Celebration. We'll have Santa there for the kiddos as well as cookies, reindeers games and drawings. We'll also have vendor booths for a little Christmas shopping and crafts. This will be at the old Alvaton gym from 1-3pm. Vendors are welcome to contact me if you're interested. Get your wish list ready for Santa and make plans to join us on November 29th.

09/15/2026

Last call for orders for the red tshirts. I'll place the order on Wednesday morning. $20 each

The other shirts pictured, we have in very limited sizes but they are only $5 each. Message me or contact 270-792-3965 to see if we have your size.

09/15/2026

Forgive the long post but there's a lot of people to thank for their part in another successful Gathering this past weekend.

Thanks to the sponsors:
Daily News
Oliver Farms
Mark Douglas Construction
SOKY Happenings
Iron Bridge Sod Farm
Zaxby's
The Blowout Company
Houchens
Walmart
Sam's
Mathews Farms
Finer Greens Lawn and Landscapes
Speedwash
Spillway Bar & Grill
Ace Lawn Service
Southern Threads
B & R Electrical
Chestnut Properties
Signatures Signs

Donors:
Westbrooks Farms
Cathy Maroney
Joann Lawson

Food trucks:
South Cow
DOGG Fatherz
Sweet T's Lemonade
Pelican's Snoballs

Vendors:
BB Sweet Shop
Jordan Essentials-Terry Canler
Tupperware-Kristi Coker
Permanent jewelry-Kelly Kirby
Lizcents Creations-Elizabeth Williams
Blooming Grace Designs-Kaylee Ray
Bowling Green Dog Walks and Drop Ins
Pampered Chef-Mima Lee
Cindy's Gifts-Cindy Alford
Sophia's Berry Boutique
Elite 3D Printing-Kim Perring
Kate Latham Creative Studios
Donna's Designs-Donna Smith
Kynect, CasoKy-Rebecca Cannon
Alvaton Church of Christ
Kim's Creations-Kim Britt
Gingersnap Tees-Michelle Ricci
Aklairo & Co Photography-Abby
Cotton Candy & Popcorn-Naomi
Held and Home
Pumpkins-Kathy Barton

Face Painting:
Sadie's Face Painting

Inflatable:
YVNG Forever Playzone

Live Music-RhymShot Again

Photo Op boards:
Kathy Barton
Crayz'd Studios

Silent auction/raffle items:
Dillards, Walmart #299, Cambridge Market, Mad Taco, K. Smith, KB, The Oller Family, Donna's Designs, Beech Bend Park, BB Sweet Shop, Purple Toad Winery, Oaktree Awards, Riley's Bakery, Rian's Fatted Calf, Mellow Mushroom, Heart Strings, Novo Dolce,
Pappagallo, Steel Mill Collective, Villa Bain, Azzip Pizza, Flowers Around the Corner, Kenzie Parker, Back Down South, Donato's Pizza, Holly Akridge, RSF-Your Bluegrass Kitchen, Doug and Michelle Gorman, Westbrook Farms Petting Zoo, Highland Stables, Dick's Sporting Goods, Zaxby's, Indian Hills Country Club, Montana Grille/Rafferty's/Double Dogs, Sam at Suite Zen, Nails Express, Tomorrow's Woman, The Perfect Fit, Hotworx, Mary Lee at Sheldon's Pharmacy, Alvaton Nursery, Blow Out Co., Select Health, Renew, The Mane Salon, High Maintenance Hair Salon, the Aesthetic Suite at KY Skin Care Center, Wright Implement, Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant, Southern Yard Greetings, McGown Audio Video and the Maddox Family.

I also want to thank the awesome team that worked tirelessly to get the silent auction donations:
Kathy Smith
Kathy Barton
Christina Oller
Kim Gay

And thank you to all the volunteer helpers that were instrumental in setting up, tearing down and helping throughout the day.

I truly hope I haven't left anyone out but just know that every person or business that had a part in this event is very much appreciated.

On behalf of the Friends of Alvaton Inc. board members and Alvaton Elementary School Resource Center, THANK YOU!!!

09/13/2026

Thank you to Craylin at Crayz’d Studio. so much for this super cute photo op she painted and donated to The Gathering yesterday. She is so talented. If you need window paintings, murals, etc., check out her page or give her a call.

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

TOMORROW!

Saturday, September 12th from 10am-4pm come join us for The Gathering at the Old Alvaton Gym!

We are so excited and can't wait to see everyone! At my booth I will have painted pottery (this typically takes 30+ minutes to finish a piece, so I will pack this up at 3!), my Stuff & Go Stuffed Animals (choose an animal, hand stuff, & choose accessories!), my DIY Weaving Kits, and a few of my handwoven pieces!

Park at Alvaton Elementary School and walk over - the gym parking lot is reserved for handicap parking. Friends of Alvaton has lined up a variety of experiences for a fun filled day!

🎵Live music by Rhym Shot Again
😋Food trucks- Dogg Fatherz, South Cow, Sweet T's lemonade and Pelican Snoballs
❄️Inflatable from YVNG Forever Playzone
🖌️Face painting by Sadie's Face Painting
💰Over 45 silent auction bundles
🎟️Three raffles-luggage, grill and cooler/table
🛍️25 vendor booths

Make sure you come hungry - a portion of the food truck sales will be donated
to the Family Resource Center at Alvaton Elementary School. Come have a good time and support a great cause!!

09/11/2026

Hey friends! We have some really awesome auction and raffle items so take some time and go back through all the posts. If there's something you absolutely want but can't be there Saturday, we'll provide you with a phone number to make bids. Shoot me a message and I'll send you the number to call or text your bids to. You can also order raffle tickets or make donations to our Venmo account

Hope to see you all this Saturday at The Gathering from 10-4

Silent auction ends at 3:00

Raffles will be drawn at approximately 3:30.

09/09/2026

Vendors for this Saturday at The Gathering

BB Sweet Shop
Scrub Out Cancer
Emerts Cove Soaps
Jordan's Essentials
Tupperware
Permanent jewelry with Kelly Kirby
Lizcents Creations
Blooming Grace Designs
Bowling Green Dog Walks and Drop Ins
Pampered Chef
Cindy's Crafts
Sophia's Berry Boutique
Elite 3D Printing
Kate Latham Creative Studios
Donna's Designs
Community Action of Southern KY
Joann Lawson-handmade jewelry
Alvaton Church of Christ
Kim's Creation
Spirit sweatshirt blankets
Embroidered shirts
Aklairo & Co photography booth
Popcorn and cotton candy
Stackable pumpkins

Come shop with all these great vendors!

Saturday, September 12th from 10-4 at the Old Alvaton gym

09/09/2026

Three raffles for this Saturday! Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Tickets can be purchased now by Venmo . Just type in the comments which raffle you want to enter.

Side table cooler donated by Friends of Alvaton

Blackstone griddle donated by Walmart #299

Luggage set donated by Dillards