Summer Heritage Series Kicks Off at Blackberry Creek

Canada, KY · June 27, 2026

The humidity is holding off just long enough to get some gardening in this morning. Plenty of folks are already out and about, making the most of the early hours before those afternoon clouds start to gather.

📰 The Lead

The Blackberry Creek Community Center is launching its Summer Heritage Series this morning, a new initiative designed to connect local youth with traditional Appalachian skills. The program kicks off at 9:00 AM with a session on heirloom gardening, where participants will learn to plant and care for varieties of beans and tomatoes that have been passed down through Pike County families for decades.

Organizers developed the series after noticing a growing interest among younger residents in sustainable living and local history. Beyond gardening, future sessions will cover everything from basket weaving to food preservation. This morning’s session is open to all ages, though it is specifically tailored for school-aged children looking for a hands-on weekend activity. It is a welcome use of the center’s outdoor space as the summer season hits its stride.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Roadside Mowing on KY-199 — State crews are clearing high grass along the shoulders today to improve visibility for weekend drivers.

  • Belfry Library Book Swap — Starting at 10:00 AM, the library hosts a youth exchange for readers to trade finished summer books.

⛈️ Today's Outlook

  • High 81°F · Low 70°F — Thunderstorms (76% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep an eye on the clouds if you are heading to the park this afternoon.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Belfry: Community Yard Sale — Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Dept Lot, 8:00 AM Browse local goods and grab a snack to support our local first responders.

  • Williamson: Farmers Market — Downtown Williamson, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM A short hop across the river for the season's first batch of local sweet corn.

  • McCarr: Tug River Paddle — Public Boat Launch, 10:00 AM Join a group float down the Tug Fork; life jackets are required for all.

  • Pikeville: Riverside Music — Pikeville City Park, 6:30 PM Bring a lawn chair for an evening of acoustic performances and local food.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Hardy Bridge
    • Spanning the Tug Fork, this historic crossing has long linked the communities of Kentucky and West Virginia. Its steel trusses have weathered countless floods, serving as a physical reminder of the shared history and daily commerce between the two neighboring states.

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