Downtown Days going on around the historic courthouse 2018-10-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Booths are open all around the historic Adair County Courthouse today, Saturday, October 13, 2018 for the annual Downtown Days Festival. Everything from foods to kiddie rides to Squarecrow voting amidst anticipation of a free country music concert this evening is going on for families who remember to dress warmly and come on out. Click on 'local events' in the ColumbiaMagazine.com site menu above left for an itemized list of all the activities. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Looking for good homes - got a spare dog house? 2018-10-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These two were among the Green River Animal Shelter dogs this week, ready to be adopted into new homes. $50 adoption fee pays for spaying at a local vet. For more details, call the Green River Animal Shelter 270-385-9655.​ Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Time to vote for your favorite Squarecrows 2018-10-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. How's your festival day going? We're here waiting for you to come judge and cast your votes for your favorite Squarecrows! Downtown Days festival is going on all day and evening in Columbia, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Best in Show: Presidents Quilt by Sharon Bledsoe 2018-10-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Winners of the Quilt Show are at the fellowship hall of the Columbia Baptist Church throughout the day. Shown is Sharon Bledsoe's quilt, "Presidents Quilt." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Red-Shouldered Hawk 2018-10-13 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. Wikipedia has this to say about the Red-shouldered Hawk: "Prior to 1900, the red-shouldered hawk was one of the most common North American raptors. Population densities have decreased precipitously due to the clearing of mature forests (principally the wet hardwood forest they prefer) since that time. The changing of habitats has led to a general population increase of the red-tailed hawk, an occasional predator of its cousin. Additionally affecting the red-shouldered hawk was the greater availability of firearms in the early 1900s, leading to unchecked hunting of this and all other raptor species until conservation laws took effect in the latter half of the 20th century. Local forest regrowth and the ban of hunting has allowed red-shouldered hawk populations to become more stable again and the species is not currently considered conservation dependent." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bundle up for Downtown Days 2018-10-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler. Tiffany writes, "This morning was a chilly start to Downtown Days. With a temperature currently in the 40's, even these critters were slow going as vendors began to set up around the square. At least no rain in sight!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Squarecrows 2018: It's the day to VOTE for your choice! 2018-10-13 - Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Mitzi Bault, CM Staff. Today's the day to VOTE for your choice in the Squarecrows 2018 contest. Find the Retired Teachers Association booth - located in the corner by this little family group of Squarecrows, in front of First & Farmers Bank - that's the place to go cast your vote for the most deserving of the prize until after 4pm today, Saturday, October 13, 2018. Click here for the complete directory of 2018 Squarecrows from Ellen Zornes, executive director of the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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