June

Friday, 9

K-5th grade dance

A dance for students kindergarten through fifth grade will be sponsored by the Concerned Citizens of Logan County Youth Division at the KP Hall on Fifth and Morgan streets from 6-9 p.m. Admission is $2 and refreshments will be sold. Youth will not be allowed to leave until parents pick them up.

Revival at Spring Valley

A revival at Spring Valley Church continues today and Saturday at 7 p.m. with special music and tag team preaching.

Saturday, 10

Habitat's Big Build Saturday

Land of Logan Habitat for Humanity will hold its Big Building Saturday today beginning about 8 a.m. Anyone who would like to help frame a house on East Sixth Street in Russellville just west of the bridge is welcome to participate. This is the 15th house the local chapter has built.

Purple Martin Festival

The Lewisburg Purple Martin Festival will be held today with the theme "Celebrating Lewisburg: Past, Present and Future." The parade begins at 10 a.m. It will be followed by games, inflatables, food, crafts, music, archery demonstrations and a special skating event at Spinners. Proceeds will go toward upgrading the city park. For more information, call 755-2131 for Joe Simmons of the sponsoring Lewisburg Lions Club, which is celebrating 50 years.

Pony rides at Purple Martin Festival

Dream Riders will be offering pony rides as part of the Purple Martin Festival today beginning at 9 a.m. near the Lewisburg School.

Givin' Back Basketball Camp

A group of men will give basketball training at the Givin' Back Basketball Camp each Saturday morning from today through July 22 at Hampton Park. Times are 8-9 a.m. for first and second graders, 9-10 for third-fifth graders, 10-11 for sixth-eighth graders and 11 until noon for high schoolers. Boys and girls are both welcome. There is no charge. Anyone who would like to donate money or drinks for the camp or who wants more information can contact William Allison at 847-3130.

Freedom Fund Banquet

The Russellville-Logan County Branch of the NAACP will sponsor its 28th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet at 6 p.m., at Logan County High School The theme is "Education is the Key to Opening Doors of Opportunity." Helen Anderson Long, an educator with the Clarksville/Montgomery County schools and a tutor with Concerned Citizens, Inc. Tutoring Program. Admission by donation is adults $15 and all youth under the age of 12 $10 For further information contact William Elliott at 726-3285..

Red River Habitat fish fry

Red River Fish & Game Habitat's annual fish fry and Red River Party in Adairville is today. The gates will open at 4 p.m. and the supper will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. or until everyone is served. There will be entertainment, door prizes, an auction and a drawing for ten $50 cash prizes and a $2,000 cash prize. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $25 each and admit two people. Children 12 and under eat free. Young people 13-17 eat for $6. For more information call Dick Dickerson at 615-384-9100.

Sheriff's fishing rodeo

Logan County Sheriff Wallace Whittaker will hold his first fishing rodeo for Logan County children ages 13 and below at Wild Goose Fishing Lake on Highland Lick Road, 2.5 miles from the 68-80 Bypass. Each child must be accompanied by a lawful parent or guardian to attend the free event. Fishing for children will from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free refreshments and hot dogs will be served. Prizes will be given.

Sunday, 11

Guests at Marriah Grove

Fairview Missionary Baptist Church of Springfield and Pastor George Wells will be the guests of Marriah Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Lunch will be served after the 11 a.m. service and the service with the guests will be at 1:30 p.m.

Homecoming at Lebanon Grove

Lebanon Grove General Baptist Church will have homecoming with Brother Clifford Scarbrough speaking at 11 a.m. After lunch, singing will be held featuring "Three for Him."

Pastors' anniversary at Bank Street

A celebration of the second anniversary of their pastor will be held by Bank Street AME Zion Church. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m., and the service will begin at 3 p.m. The afternoon guests will be the Reverend Eddie Brown and St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Bank Street is located at 554 East Fifth Street in Russellville. For further information, call Lillie Herndon at 726-8933 or JoAnn Gilbert at 726-6885.

Cedar Grove Youth Day

Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Olmstead will observe Youth Day with Pastor Eddie Bigbee and the Pleasant View Baptist Church of Simpson County as guests.

VBS at Mt. Pleasant

Vacation Bible school will be held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Lewisburg today through Thursday from 5:30-8 p.m. On Friday a Family Night will begin at 6 p.m. The theme is “Arctic Edge: Where Adventure Meets Courage!” It's for ages 4 through the completion of sixth grade. For more information, call the church office at 755-4010.

Usher and Choir Day

First Baptist Church, Fifth and Spring in Russellville, will have Usher and Choir Day at 11 a.m. The speaker will be the Reverend Devin West, associate pastor of Elevated Baptist Church of Franklin.

Homecoming at Spring Valley

Spring Valley Baptist Church will have homecoming at 10 a.m. followed by dinner on the grounds plus music and fellowship.

Monday, 12

Day Camp at Hampton Park

Russellville Parks & Recreation is holding a day camp for kids of all ages. The day camp is held at Hampton Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-noon throughout the month of June. For more information, contact the Parks office at 726-5033.

SKATS Club

The monthly meeting of the SKATS Club (Southern Kentucky Amateur Transmitting Society) at 7 p.m. The club meets monthly in the Logan Memorial Hospital Conference Room. Anyone interested in amateur radio or in getting involved in it by meeting HAM operators involved. There is no charge. For more information, contact Rodney Adler at 657-2418 after 6 p.m. or leave a message. SKATS is a non-profit operation.

VBS at New Union

Vacation Bible school begins today and continues through Friday at New Union Baptist Church on Stephanie Road from 6-8:15 p.m. The theme will be Arctic Edge will be used along with Bible and mission stories, music, food and fun for two-year-olds through grade six. Teens will have classes on love, dating and marriage. For more information or transportation, call Brother Donnie at 726-8228 or Brother Russ at 725-7782.

VBS at Concord

Vacation Bible school begins today and continues through Wednesday at Concord Baptist Church. It runs from 6-8 p.m. and is for kindergarten through eighth grades.

LCHS SBDM

The Logan County High School School Based Decision Making Council will meet at 11 a.m. in the Conference Room.

Tuesday, 13

Retired

teachers meeting

The Russellville/Logan County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m., at Crittenden Drive Church of Christ. Items of business to be addressed are electing new officers and committee chairpersons, and to plan the July luncheon meeting welcoming new members.

RMS principal interviews

The Russellville Middle School Site-Based Council will have a special called meeting at 2 p.m. in Room 4 for the purpose of interviewing. The SBDM will then meet at 4 p.m.

Auburn Tourism Commission

The Auburn Tourism Commission will meet at 6 p.m. at Auburn City Hall. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. For more information, call Wayne Dinsmore at 270-791-2202 or Auburn City Hall at 542-4149.

Knights of Columbus Bingo

The local Knights of Columbus offer Bingo each Tuesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Parish Center.

RMS SBDM

The Russellville Middle School Site Based Decision Making Council will meet in the conference room at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, 14

VBS at First Baptist

First Baptist Church, Fifth and Spring in Russellville, will have vacation Bible school today, Thursday and Friday, from 6-8 p.m. It was postponed from last week.

Friday, 16

Omega Force at Lewisburg

The team Omega Force will be ministering at Lewisburg Elementary School, starting at 7 p.m. The event is being sponsored by Lewisburg United Methodist Church and admission is free. Omega Force is a group of Christian athletes ranging from being power lifters and bodybuilders to professional football players.

Saturday, 17

Masons' country ham breakfast

Lewisburg Masonic Lodge will have an all-you-can-eat country ham breakfast from 5-11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit Audley Wood family. Contact Ken O'Dell at 755-2112 for more information.

Sunday, 18

Clinic, concert at First Presbyterian

The Dig Project and The Highway Beautiful will be in concert at First Presbyterian Church in Russellville at 7 p.m. after a 2 p.m. music clinic at the church. Call 726-6207 to register but walk-ins will be welcome. Those with instruments are welcome to bring them.

Benefit fun horse show

A benefit horse fun show will be held to support Dream Riders at Flying W Tack & Feed on Terry Wilcutt Highway. Twenty-eight classes are scheduled plus one for Dream Riders. The fee is $3 per class. Admission for spectators is by donation. For information or a list of classes, visit Flying W or call 726-9772.

Monday, 19

VBS at First Baptist

First Baptist church on South Main in Russellville will host its annual vacation Bible school today through Friday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The topic is Arctic Edge. Ages pre-school through sixth grade may preregister at Sunday school or before 5:30 each evening. Lori Bouldin is the director and Brother Art Rogers is the assistant pastor and youth director.

Interstate poster contest

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3 office will hold a celebration on Wednesday, June 2 1 at the Corvette Museum at 2:30 pm. Children aged 10 and 11 are invited to create a poster that illustrates what the interstate means to them and/or their family. Posters must be at the District 3 office at 900 Morgantown Road in Bowling Green by 3:30 pm today to be eligible. For more information, contact Keirsten Jaggers at 270-746-7898 .

Wednesday, 21

First Presbyterian ice cream social

An ice cream social will be conducted as part of the anniversary celebration of First Presbyterian Church on West Sixth Street in Russellville from 6-8 p.m. A donation of $4 per plate of ice cream and desserts will be accepted to benefit the local benevolence fund. The street will be blocked for safety.

Friday, 23

Squeaky Hampton Clinic

Former Russellville and Austin Peay basketball star Squeaky Hampton with help from help from other former players will conduct a basketball clinic at Russellville High School. Grades 3-6 will be from 8 a.m.-noon and grades 7-12 from 1-5 p.m. The fee is $35. Registration forms are available at the N-D&L. Contact Hampton at 931-220-3399.

Saturday, 24

Russellville Romp

Russellville Parks & Recreation will hold the Russellville Romp with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the race at 8 with awards scheduled for 9:30. The entry fee is $15 if received by June 16 and $18 afterwards until race time. For more information, call the Parks office at 726-5033.

Tuesday, 27

Fair ‘Miss' & baby contest

The Miss Logan County Fair and Baby Pageant will be held at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Admission is $3. It's open for boys only through age 5. For information, call Lee Ann Heltsley at 772-0436, Shirley Merideth at 726-2980 or Doris Long at 726-3780.