Hello Belfry! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what new music opportunities are coming to Belfry High students
- How Belfry’s Lady Pirates clinched a home shot at the title
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 47.
🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sweetwater, Music Will partner to launch National Instrument Fund (21alivenews.com) — Belfry High School is one of just 34 schools nationwide chosen to receive new instruments and gear through Sweetwater and Music Will’s new National Instrument Fund. The support aims to jump-start or expand music programs for students who currently lack access, bringing guitars, drums, keyboards, and sound systems into Belfry’s classrooms in the coming month.

• Belfry holds off Pikeville (news-expressky.com) — Belfry High’s Lady Pirates softball team edged Pikeville 8–7 to reach the 15th Region All “A” Classic championship, which will be played at Belfry on Friday night. After a back-and-forth battle, Belfry’s bats exploded late and pitcher Molly Fahm sealed the win with 11 strikeouts, setting up a home-title shot against Shelby Valley.

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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Saturday April 25
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Book Bedazzling
Belfry Branch Library, 24371 US-119, Belfry
11:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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AMW HOUSE PARTY: A PIRATES LIFE
Fleming-Neon Middle School , 50 2nd St , Fleming-Neon
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Debra Perry & Jaidyn's Call
Mountain Arts Center , 50 Hal Rogers Dr , Prestonsburg
6:30 pm
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Debra Perry & Jaidyn's Call: MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER
Mountain Arts Center , 50 Hal Rogers Dr , Prestonsburg
6:30 pm
Sunday April 19
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Hillbilly Half Race Series - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
178 College St , Pikeville
11:00 am
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Hillbilly Half Race Series (2 mi)
178 College St , Pikeville
11:00 am
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Hillbilly Half Race Series
178 College St , Pikeville
11:00 am
Tuesday April 21
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Children’s Story Hour
Floyd County Library , 161 N Arnold Ave , Prestonsburg
11:00 am
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Yoga and Poetry
Pike County Public Library , 126 Lee Ave , Pikeville
5:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Hey Y'all Spring Sign
Phelps Branch Library , 38575 KY-194 , Phelps
4:30 pm
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Pizza and a Pitch: Share Your Business Idea in Pikeville
University of Pikeville Bears Tower , 849 Hambley Blvd , Pikeville
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Run with Courage
Judi's Place for Kids, Inc. , 128 S College St , Pikeville
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - University of Pikeville Facilities in Pikeville. Apply here.
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Knipper posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Pikeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belfry here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pikeville
- 49th Hillbilly Days Festival kicks off in Pikeville (wymt.com)
- Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) Posts Q1 2026 Results (alphastreet.com)
- PPD charge three with trafficking in meth, fentanyl, cocaine (news-expressky.com)
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- Martin County Soil and Water Conservation honors students at Art & Writing Contest Banquet (mountaincitizen.com)
- Kentucky Power targets Martin County in reliability upgrades (mountaincitizen.com)
Ok Belfry! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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