Spring Bowling Green Parent Available Now

The SPRING issue of BOWLING GREEN PARENT has a SUMMER CAMP and BIRTHDAY PARTY directory for South Central Kentucky

In the spring issue of Bowling Green Parent, we invite you to meet Jon and Kristy Crosby along with their two sons, Heath and Hayden. The Crosbys are long-time members of Living Hope Baptist Church where Jon is a Worship Leader and Kristy teaches a class of young ladies.

Read about Hayden and Heath’s business venture, the Elrod Egg Ranch, a small endeavor raising chickens and eggs. Unfortunately, on March 2, tragedy struck the Crosby’s when lightning struck their barn burning it down, killing most of their livestock and a pet dog. They are in the process of rebuilding.

Want to Host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand?

Riley Miller of Bowling Green is organizing it again this year and we’ve got the scoop right here! This summer, the Alex’s Lemonade Stands will be June 30 and we can tell you everything you need to know to make plans to participate. Our webpage will give you more information and has a video of pictures from last year. We hope you will consider hosting a stand, providing supplies or donating some prizes.

All American Soap Box Derby

Do you have a girl or boy interested in racing? Read the article in the Spring issue of BGP or on our website here and check out this video of pictures at Phil Moore Park.

Why not take them to the Soap Box Derby first time driver runs on April 7 at Phil Moore Park. While there you can attend the Construction Clinic.  Talk to one of the Kiwanis about this great opportunity to build a car with your child (age 7 and up) and have a great time! All the information you need to get started is right here!

Let’s Keep BG (and the World) Green!

Earth Day is April 22, Sara Ferguson has a great story in our magazine about Reduce, Reuse and Recycling. Here is a great video she suggests using to get kids talking about the issue. It’s called “The Story of Stuff”. In a semi-cartoon format it describes the production process of all of our stuff and the resources it takes to make them. It’s less than 25 minutes and is a GREAT conversation starter. Check out their website for the video and other discussion questions.  You can find the video directly at http://bit.ly/zKDKlp

While you are working on your Earth Day activities, plan on some crafts. Check out the following links to get an idea of the fun stuff you can do! http://howc.st/137W8n and http://bit.ly/56yTLt

 Summer Camp Directory in Southern Kentucky
Looking for some affordable summertime fun for your kids? There are so many summer opportunity for kids we were wishing we were young again. We have a directory of the best regional summer camps right here.

Then, this summer, while the kids are gone and you are looking for something to do, don’t forget that not only do we have our printed calendar in our magazine, but we also have the most complete online calendar of regional events. Our calendar includes everything- sports, arts, education, theater. Check it out on our website on the menu under calendar.

Birthday Party Directory-Extravaganza
Need some tips for that big family birthday party? We have Swanky Soirees’ Marissa Brown helping us with some creative ideas to throw the best party ever. She has information about cool themes, decorating and food.

Sometimes having that great party at home just doesn’t sound like a good idea. That’s okay! We know what your talking about! Bowling Green has many affordable places that are perfect to party and they offer some great specials.  We can tell you the best places in town to host your birthday party. Here’s our Birthday Party Business Directory. Don’t forget to invite us!

Foster Care- It’s About the Love
Have you ever considered opening your home to foster children? This issue of BGP has an article from Fonda Walker at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services about the steps in becoming a foster parent. Check out the sweet picture of Stevie and Wendell Cherry and their family the day they became the legal parents of their son (who they had fostered), Nathan.

We have resources for families hoping to foster/adopt available on our Adoption page.