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Glasgow
Musicale Season Opens with Bluegrass and BBQ
The 2010-2011 season for Glasgow Musicale
kicks off on September 21 at 6:00 PM at The Landing, 6641 Scottsville Road,
Glasgow, KY with the theme of “Bluegrass and BBQ”. This is one of the few
events that require a paid reservation as it is a dinner and fundraiser. There
will be a barbecue buffet and members hosted dessert bar with music by the
multi-talented Bob and Joanna Harvey and lively tunes by The Forrester Family.
The cost is a nominal $15.00 per person with paid reservations sent to
Treasurers Eldon and Faye Smith at “Glasgow Musicale”, P O Box 2313, Glasgow,
KY 42141-2043. Mark your calendar, write your check and make your reservation
now as seating is limited. Glasgow Musicale, a non-profit organization
and member of both the National and Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs, at 116th
years, is the oldest music club in Kentucky.
Etoile Community Fair
The Etoile Community Fair and Horse Show will be held August 28th at 7pm.
Admission is FREE.
Temple Baptist Singing
The Mid-State Quartet from Tennessee will be singing at Temple Baptist
Church located on Longhunters Trl. in Glasgow on September 12th at 5pm.
United Faith Revival Services
United Faith Independent Church, North
Jackson Highway in the Goodnight community will have revival services on
August 22nd-29th, Sunday services start at 6:00 P.M. Monday-Saturday at
7:00 P.M. Evanglist will be Bro. Derrick
Isenberg and the pastor is Bro. Allen Harper. For more information call
670-5624.
Glasgow Faith Homecoming
Glasgow Faith Church will have homecoming services on August 15, There will
be no Sunday School, services will begin at 10:30. Guest preacher will be
Bro. Glenn Poynter and special singing by The Singing Sands, both from
Columbus Ind. A pot-luck Lunch will be served after the service . Pastor Bro.
Roger Poynter and congregation invites all to be with us on this special day.
Scottie Band Parents Meeting
The Glasgow Scottie Band Parents will have the August meeting on August 12,
2010 at 7 pm in the band room. This is a change from the usual 1 st
Thursday night due to Band Camp activities. Attend this important meeting as
we are making preparations for the Scottie Band Classic on October 18, 2010.
Working Women
Scholarship
The Barren County Networking Women is now
accepting applications for its third annual Professional Development
Scholarship. This $250 Scholarship is available to any female resident of
Barren County that can demonstrate career/professional and financial impact
from the receipt thereof. The scholarship funds may be used for seminars,
workshops, continuing education, university studies, or ancillary expenses for
such events including books, lodging, etc. The deadline for applications is
October 1, 2010. The Scholarship will be awarded at the November Monthly
Membership Meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at noon at the Glasgow Golf
& Country Club. Scholarship funds must be used within six months of award
date. For more information, and to complete the application, see the Barren
County page at
www.bgnetworkingwomen.com
Mary Wood
Weldon Library Events
Friends of the
Library Book Fall Book Sale and Silent Auction
A well stocked
Friends of the Library Book Sale and first time Silent Auction will be held at
the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library, 1530 South Green Street,
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4, from 9;00 AM- 3:00 PM. There will be a
'Member's Only' Preview sale on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 5:00-7:00 PM. New or late
renewing members may join at the door. Individual memberships are $5.00 and
family memberships are $10.00, valid through March 31, 2011. Fiction and
non-fiction in a wide range of genres for adults and children is available as
well as DVD's, audio books and music on CD's. Prices range from $0.50 for pocket
sized paperbacks to $1.00 for hardbacks, trade and over-sized paperbacks with
some specially priced sets. The book sale is a cash only sale. The main sale
will take place in the large, main floor meeting room with children's books and
the Silent Auction in the Internet cafe in the library lobby. The Silent Auction
offers a large variety of gift certificates, autographed books, goods and
services and will run concurrently with the book sale. The highest bidder need
not be present to win. Shop early and often and beat the holiday crush for
Christmas shopping! This will be our largest fundraiser to benefit our
community's library.
Community
Education Classes & Programs
Community Classes
Acrylic Painting – Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24, 31,
September 7, 14 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Glasgow Baptist Church. The classes
are open to anyone 12 years old and older who have a desire to paint. Students
will learn basic to advanced techniques and methods of using acrylics.
Individual and directive instructions will be given. Instructor: John Wing
Acrylic Painting – Thursdays, August 12, 19, 26,
September 2, 9, 16 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church. The classes
are open to anyone 12 years old and older who have a desire to paint. Students
will learn basic to advanced techniques and methods of using acrylics.
Individual and directive instructions will be given. Instructor: John Wing
Pre-registration required – call Marcus Kingrey
270-670-6908 or email: marcus.kingrey@barren.kyschools.us
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