Welcome to the Online Community Bulletin Board for Glasgow and Barren County!

Crossroads Yard Sale

Crossroads Pregnancy Center in Glasgow is having a Fund-raising yard sale on Friday, June 5th, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the center, 101 Mallory Drive. Please come out and show your support for LIFE.

Hiseville Baseball Fundraiser
Schwans Fundraising will have a truck at Hiseville Elementary school on June 6th from 9-3. Schwans will donate a percentage of the dollars to the organization, so come by and show your support for Hiseville's Summer League Baseball. Contact Benisha Wilson after 5pm at 634-2077 for more information!

Mt. Tabor VBS
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 1-5 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Boomerang Express," and the Bible study will be 1 John 4:9 "It All Comes Back to Jesus." There will be classes for all ages, including an adult class. Everyone is welcome.
For more information contact Martha Steen, director, at 678-3997. The church is located one mile off of Highway 90 West on Dripping Springs Road.

Bethel United VBS
Bethel United Methodist Church invites all children to go to the edge this summer for Vacation Bible School. CAMP E.D.G.E.: EXPERIENCE + DISCOVER GOD EVERYWHERE is an extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere, every day. The fun begins Sunday night, June 7 and ends Thursday night, June 11 from 6-8:30 pm at Bethel United Methodist Church, 4564 Burkesville Rd., Glasgow. Each Bible trek is supported with science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks. To be a part of all the extreme fun at CAMP E.D.G.E.: EXPERIENCE + DISCOVER GOD EVERYWHERE, call Bro. Neil Jeffries at (270)678-9747 or visit the church�s website at www.bethelunitedmethodist.com.

Wizard of Oz
We're Off to See the Wizard! The Glasgow Summer Theater will be presenting the classic musical, "The Wizard of Oz", on Friday, July 31st at 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 1st at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM at the historic Plaza Theatre. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion (and Toto, too!) as they embark on a magical journey down the yellow brick road! Tickets will go on sale on Monday, June 15th! For ticket information go to www.plaza.org or call (270) 361-2101.

The Deal Student Conference
Calvary Baptist Student Ministry will be sponsoring a three-day student conference held at the Barren River Lodge on June 15-17. The Deal is designed for junior high and high school students, teaching and equipping them with the truth of Jesus Christ. Special performances will be given by Seventh Day Slumber, Handed Seven, and American Idol Finalist Phil Stacey, with guest speakers David Nasser and Ben Hardman. More information about The Deal can be found online at www.theotherdeal.com . Online registration for this event begins April 19^th -June 1^st . We hope to see you and your youth group there!

Hot Meals at Trinity Church of Nazarene
Trinity Church of the Nazarene (526 Lexington Dr.) is serving a hot meal every Tuesday at 11:30 am. The meal will be served in the fellowship hall located in the basement of the church. Fellowship, food and fun are always present. We invite you to join us every Tuesday. For more information, please call 678-4340.

Hot Meals at First Church of Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene located at 600 East Main Street is serving a hot meal every Friday at 11:30 am. The meal will be served in the fellowship hall located behind the church. Fellowship, food and fun are provided for you. For more information, please call 651-3471.

Opening Ceremonies Chorus Rehearsals
As part of the Opening Ceremonies for this year's Relay for Life, a chorus is being formed comprised of cancer survivors, caregivers and friends. Bill Waldrop, organist and mens' chorus director at First Christian Church has graciously agreed to direct. Three rehearsals are planned for mid to late May. The Opening Ceremonies for Relay for Life will be held at the Glasgow High School field on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

HS Class of '79 Reunion
The Barren County High School Class of 1979 has scheduled their 30 year reunion on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Barren River Lake State Resort Lodge. For further information phone Brenda Mauk Gray at 646-5984.

Cystic Fibrosis Benefit
Tickets are now on sale for comedian Tim Wilson (PG-13 show) for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The performance will be on Saturday, August 8th at 7pm at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets are $25, $20 & $15 each and can be purchased online at www.plaza.org or by calling 361-2101.

Community Classes

Acrylic Painting - Thursdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 from 9:00 � 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church. Instructor - John Wing

Painting � Just for Kids � Offered for the first time! Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 from 4:30 � 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Children ages 6-12 years of age. Class size limited! Instructor -Patty Hughes

Beginning Computers � Thursdays, May 28, June 4, 11, and 18 from 5:30 � 7:30 p.m. at
Western Kentucky University ( Glasgow Campus). Instructor � John Wing.

Pre-registration required. Call Marcus Kingrey at 270-678-4004 ext. 203 or 670-6908

What's up at your Library?

May 2009

May 24-30
Mon May 25 Library Closed: Memorial Day
Tues May 26 No Story Hour
Wed May 27 NO Tater Tot Time
Thurs May 28 AM Book Discussion, Messenger of Truth, Jacqueline Winspear
Thurs May 28 PM Book Discussion, Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Fri May 29 NO Tater Tot Time
Sat May 30 Computer Class @ 9:30am, Sign-up required 651-2824

Happenings at the Glasgow Recreation Department...

For more complete information, take a look at the Rec. Department's Website, email them at glasgowrec@glasgow-ky.com or give them a call at 651-3811.

At the T.J. Samson Educational Resource Center

A Solution for Becoming Smoke-Free!... There is hope! There is a way that works for anyone wishing to become a nonsmoker. The Cooper-Clayton Program can offer a solution. By incorporating a group support environment, you can achieve success and become smoke-free forever! Sessions are ongoing throughout the year. The next new group session begins April 3rd and will meet Monday evenings 5:30-6:30pm. For more information, contact the Education Department at T.J. Samson Community Hospital at 651-4450.

Health Screens Continue... Health screening services are now offered each first Wednesday of the month, 8:00am-4:00pm. Blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight measurements will be offered free. Total cholesterol screening will be available for a fee. In addition, diabetic and cardiovascular risk assessments will be available. No appointment is necessary. If you're interested in a more accurate blood sugar measurement, do not eat or drink any caloric beverages eight (8) hours prior to the screening.

For more information on anything above, call the Resource Center at 651-4745. Any comments, suggestions or ideas relating to health issues and needs are always welcome. Also, check out the T.J. Samson Community Hospital Website.

Shows At the Plaza:

Season Subscriptions are on sale NOW.
Package A - All SEVEN shows are $175.00 and $120.00
Package B - SIX shows (Ralphie May, mature comedy show excluded) are $152.00 and $107.00

Individual tickets for all SEVEN events go on sale on Monday, July 14 at 8:00 AM.
Tickets can be purchased online, 24 hours a day, at www.plaza.org OR over the phone at
(270) 361-2101 AND at the Plaza Theatre Box, 8-5 weekdays (closed 12-1 for lunch).
A $1.00 Historic Preservation Fee is added to all orders at the time of the sale.
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable and may not be exchanged.