The annual Bluegrass on Beshear “Pickin’ for Life” will be held Saturday at Lake Beshear.
Co-hosts of the event, Jeff Smith and his wife Laura say this is their 9th year in raising money for three local pregnancy care centers. The Smiths say they are really excited about this year’s line up that includes six bands.
click to download audioJeff and Laura indicate the event will open at noon with refreshments on site for purchase.
click to download audioJeff says there will also be lots of desserts for sale.
click to download audioGeorge Barber with the Knights of Columbus council in Caldwell County says they have six different councils participating.
click to download audioLaura says they are blessed to have a lot of volunteers that help with the event.
click to download audioShe adds the funds raised help support three pregnancy care centers: Door of Hope Pregnancy Care Center in Madisonville, H.O.P.E. Clinic in Benton and Eddyville, and Alpha Pregnancy Care Center in Hopkinsville. Laura notes these pregnancy care centers are faith-based ministry and receives funding through local churches and private donations, but the clinics do not receive any federal dollars to provide the services and support to mothers and fathers.
click to download audioLaura says the people who work at the clinics are volunteers with some full-time employees who are very professional and loving and not judgmental.
click to download audioThe Bluegrass on Beshear is a fun-filled, family-friendly day from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m on Saturday. Admission is free with food, drinks, baked goods, and merchandise available for purchase. In addition, there will be more than $3,000 in raffle prizes.
