COMMUNITY EVENTS During FY19, KET traveled to communities across the state with program screenings, events for kids and families, and more. At the second-annual Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Be My Neighbor Day events, kids learned the importance of being a caring neighbor. In Lexington, families assembled emergency kits, made dog toys for rescue animals, created greeting cards for the elderly in the neighborhood and more. In Louisville, more than 3,300 registered for the day’s activities. The events were supported by PNC in partnership with the Fred Rogers Company. KET also hosted it’s ninth-annual Super Saturday family event in Lexington, where nearly 1,400 people enjoyed educational activities, hands-on learning and performances by PBS’ Mr. Steve. In addition, at the Kentucky State Fair, families enjoyed “KET Day” and got to meet some of their favorite PBS KIDS characters. Families also got to meet The Cat in the Hat at local library events throughout the year. Fans of Doc Martin enjoyed sneak previews in Lexington and Louisville of the long-awaited eighth season. Viewers also came out in Lexington, Bowling Green and Louisville for screenings of the KET production Robert Penn Warren: A Vision. Warren’s daughter, poet and professor Rosanna Warren, was a special guest at the screening at Western Kentucky University, which houses the Center for Robert Penn Warren Studies. In September, KET hosted a day-long celebration of its 50th anniversary. The event, which took place at the Lexington Network Center, brought together current and retired employees, special guests, supporters, friends, and KET founder Len Press and his wife, Lillian, for a reception, tours, and more. Events of the day included remarks from PBS President Paula Kerger and Mr. Press and the unveiling of a Kentucky Historical Highway Marker on the front lawn.
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