SUMMARY: Bourbon and Beyond festival, held at the Kentucky Expo Center, features a new layout with twice the space of last year, spanning 2.4 million square feet. The festival grounds have moved to the other side, allowing more room between stages and larger general admission and VIP areas. New additions include expanded VIP structures, bigger video walls, bourbon-themed bars, and Kentucky Kingdom rides (excluding the water park) open in the afternoons. A downtown shuttle service from the convention center runs daily from 9 a.m., easing transportation. Organizers highlight this unique festival experience as a proud celebration of Kentucky culture.

What fans can expect at Bourbon and Beyond with new layout, added features

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SUMMARY: Phoenix Rising, a Bowling Green nonprofit, seeks help for children affected by sex trafficking through its Care Kits for Kids program. Each year, the organization fills duffel bags with winter gloves, hats, hygiene products, snacks, educational materials, blankets, teddy bears, and more. These kits are distributed to local foster children and those in state group homes. Supporters can contribute by shopping via the Walmart Spark Good Registry, donating through PayPal or Venmo, mailing checks, or joining the assembly event on December 6. Phoenix Rising is a survivor-led, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) focused on mentoring and support for exploited youth.

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