Church and Community Announcements for Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Mary Wood Weldon Library will have Tater Tot Time today at 10AM. During this story time for 3-year-olds to preschool ages, we encourage emerging language development through music, books, movement, and fun! Caregivers are encouraged to interact with their child and be active participants in this story time.
Mary Wood Weldon Library will have a Board Gaming at 6:30 PM tonight for ages 12 -18. Get your game on at the library! Come to the teen board game get together which meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. Various board games will be provided, or bring along your favorite game. Sign up at the Circulation Desk or phone -651-2824.
Mary Wood Weldon Library will have Wacky Wednesday this Wednesday, September 29 at 3:30PM. Join us for a fun-filled, wacky time creating art and having fun with this program for preschool ages to 2nd grade. This program will take place on the last Wednesday of each month unless the library is closed for a holiday. Caregivers are required to stay with their child during this program.
Book Sprouts will be this Thursday, September 30 at 10AM at the Mary Wood Weldon Library. This program will focus on ways to play with your baby, promote sensory exploration, develop thinking skills, and provide socialization. Caregivers are encouraged to interact with their child and be active participants in this story time.
The Rollercoaster Yard Sale will kick off this Thursday, September 30 and go through this Saturday, October 2. We recommend that everyone follow the CDC, state and local guidelines for Covid and do your best to have a safe time. The route covers over 150 miles of some of the most scenic roads around the area that pass through many small communities and towns and can be found on the www.TheRollerCoasterYardSale.com website with links to each participating County’s Chamber of Commerce.
American Legion Post 65 is having a Fall Clothing Drive the month of October. Clothing will be collected at Bowling Park Gym in Metcalfe County and then all clothing collected will be taken to the Veteran’s Brigade in Bowling Green for needy veterans. For more information contact Bill Lagermann at 432-2320.
The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Pumpkin Patch Parade around the square during the month of October. Twenty-five Metcalfe Dollars will be given to the Most Creative, Cutest, Funniest, Scariest and One Hundred Metcalfe Dollars will go to the Best of Show. Entry forms must be turned in by this Friday, October 1. For more information call 432-3222.
Brother Aaron Binion will be preaching at Union #2 Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 839 near Nobob this Sunday, October 3 at 10:45 AM. Everyone is invited.
Soup Kitchen of Glasgow is closed due to Covid until October 4 and will re-open then only if virus is under control.
Down Syndrome Awareness Ride will be held this Saturday, October 2 at the National Corvette Museum. Pre-register now for a T – Shirt and a chance to win two tickets to the Toby Keith Concert. Activities begin at 11AM and kickstands up at 2PM for a round trip to Mammoth Cave. Visit the DSSKY website to register.
American Red Cross Kentucky Region disaster volunteers are trained to respond to all types of disaster and “Heroes Needed” is a great opportunity for new volunteers with no disaster training to become Red Cross “Heroes” in just a few days. You will receive basic skills to become a disaster responder in Sheltering or Health Services and learn more about the Red Cross. To register for these training sessions or to learn more contact Stacy Taylor- Bernard at stacy.taylorvernard2@redcross.org or call 502-612-9202.
The Teen Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30PM at the Mary Wood Weldon library. The Teen Advisory Board’s goal is to promote library services to teens by advising, planning and implementing teen programs and creating and inviting a teen area in the library.
Chair Yoga: Noon Thursday, Oct 7, 14, 21 and October 28.
Beshka Moore will lead these chair yoga sessions every Thursday during the month of October at 12noon. Dress comfortably. Register at the library or via our online event calendar. Class limit is 12.
Local author Misty Butler will read from her recent books, In the Simplest Things and Finally Spoken: Words of Hope on Saturday, October 9 at 11AM at the Mary Wood Weldon Library. These books are collections of short stories, poems, prayers, and anecdotes from her work with her young music students. After reading, Ms. Butler will sell and sign copies for attendees.
Wheeling With Warriors will be held on Saturday, October 9 beginning at 7AM hosted by
Rocky Ridge Off-road Park located at 3603 Barren River Road in Bowling Green. Please come out and support veterans in our local community and enjoy a weekend on the trails, bonfire, cookout and more! Camping is available all weekend. All proceeds go to help veterans in our community, Wounded Warrior Project and to help us assist other veteran’s organizations.
If you have any questions or are interested in sponsoring, please contact Jay Madison 270-799-4125 or Terry Hilliard 615-477-2429.
There will be a Caverna High School Decision Based Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 12 in the high school library at 3:30PM.
Higher Education Information Session will be held at 5:30 PM Thursday, October 14 at the Mary Wood Weldon Library. Come learn about the admissions process, program offerings, and financial aid opportunities. For adult learners considering going back to school. This is presented by WKU Glasgow. Register at the library or through the event calendar on the library website.
Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Friday & Saturday, October 15-16 from
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Mary Wood Weldon Library. Members only preview will be held on Thursday, October 14 from 4:00–7:00 PM. kids & teen’s titles are .50¢, paperbacks are .50¢, hardbacks are $1.00, and DVDs/CDs/Audio books are $1.00. Cash only. There will be a Bag Sale on Monday, October 18 from 9:00 AM to noon.
The Haywood Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their annual pancake fry on Saturday, October 16 from 6AM to 10AM at the fire department building on the corner of 31E and Matthews Mill Road at Haywood. The cost is $5 for adults; $2.50 for children 6 to 12 and 5 and under will be admitted free. Tickets will also be sold on a Henry Rifle to be given away on Thanksgiving.
Realtors Hope for Hunger Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, October 16 at 11:00am located at 180 W Professional Park in Bowling Green. We’ll have delicious chili, and you’ll be able to vote for the people’s choice award! Money raised goes directly to help HOTEL INC and local family resource centers. Awards for best overall chili, spirit, people’s choice, participant choice, and most importantly, bragging rights are at stake! For more information, visit www.RASKrealtors.com/chili
The theme for the Fall Virtual Art Show at the Mary Wood Weldon Library is “My Favorite Story.” Ideas include fan art for your favorite book, show, or movie; the story of your family or a friendship; or a story from your faith tradition. Take a good quality photo of your piece and send it to atollison@weldonpubliclibrary.org. Along with your artwork, please send the title of the piece, a description of the medium, and a short bio of the artist. Artwork is due by October 18. The library will create a slideshow of all entries which will be posted on YouTube on October 27.
Barren County Middle School SBDM Council will be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 3:30PM.
Learn how to use PowerPoint’s basic features to add and delete slides, change slide layouts, format text, select themes, and add graphics to a presentation at the Mary Wood Weldon Library on Wednesday, October 20 at 9:30AM. Register at the library or through the event calendar on our website.
Music for Metcalfe will be taking place at “The Hawkins Barn,” on Saturday, October 23 featuring Jason Evans and Metcalfe’s very own Frankie Froedge. Hillbilly BBQ will also be there with their amazing food! Gates open at 6pm, show begins at 7pm. $10 per person, 5 years and under are free. You may bring lawn chairs, but chairs will be available. All proceeds from this event will be used to provide food and gifts for those in need during the Holiday Season. This event is hosted by Metcalfe Helping Hands!
Local businesses and organizations may pick up an entry form and a basic wreath at the Mary Wood Weldon Library beginning November 1. Decorate the wreath to represent your organization and the theme “Peace on Earth,” and return the completed wreath by Nov. 22. Decorated wreaths will hang in the library and become prizes for library patrons in a reading challenge.
For every three books you check out from November 1 to December 14 at the Mary Wood Weldon Library, you will be entered in our drawing to win a holiday wreath. Audio books and e-books count! The wreaths have been decorated by local organizations and will hang in the library during the contest period. Pick up a reading log at the library or fill one out online at www.weldonpubliclibrary.org.
The Glasgow Transit System is reducing services due to Covid Quarantine Staffing Issues. The hours will now be 6:45AM to 11:10AM and then 11:45AM to 2:30PM. Use bus #60 on time table on the current schedules.
Your local DAV Chapter 20 will provide you a free ride to Robley Rex VA hospital or any other VA clinic in the Louisville. These runs are made on Mondays only so be sure to schedule accordingly. If you need a ride call 270-749-4907 to confirm your appointment and ride there.
T J Samson offers a Bariatric Surgery Seminar on the first Monday of each month hosted by Patrick Klapheke, MD. For more information call 659-5945.
Edmonton- Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce is selling the 2021 Metcalfe Historical Christmas porcelain ornaments. They are also selling coffee mugs. The price is $10. Get yours today!
T J Samson Stroke Ahead Support Group will meet each Tuesday at 4:30PM. This is for people who have had a stroke or suffered some other type of brain trauma. For more information call Emily Grinstead at 659-5650.
Highland Hills Church has a food pantry every Wednesday from 4PM until 6PM and Saturday 9 to 11AM. Anyone that is in need of food may come. The church is located on Broadway in Glasgow.
Childbirth prep and newborn care classes are in the T J Samson Community Hospital, 4th floor classroom. Call Megan Coulter at 651- 4105 to register.
T J Health offers a bereavement support group that meets the third Monday of each month from 2 to2:30pm. If you would like to attend please call Loretta Boone at 651-4430.
Glasgow-Barren County Family Resource and Youth Services sponsor a grandparent support group on the third Friday of each month from 11AM to 1PM. For more information call Tammy Lindsey at 651-1327.
The DAV will assist the Disable Veterans with their claims each Tuesday from 8AM to 12noon at the Lera B Mitchell Clubhouse.
The American Heart Association Adult CPR/First Aid Classes are offered quarterly. Please call the Continuing Education Department at T J Samson Hospital, 651-4355 for dates and times.
Also Health Screenings are offered at the T J Samson Continuing Education Department. Call 651-4355 more information.
