Just Clowning Around With Broadway

Broadway the Clown is a Bowling Green treasure, appearing at events on campus and around town, performing at parties and sharing his unique talents with children and adults alike. He delights his audience with his juggling, balloons, and gentle spirit. Of course, he had training from the Clown College experience with Ringling Brothers and 42 years of practice. Full Story here.

Pictured with Broadway are the runners-up of our My Kid Rocks Contest: Ella, 3 year old daughter of Courtney and Jason Wiesbrook and Clay, 2 year old son of Kelli and Lucas Tinsley.

The cover photo was taken by Lindsey Boler of Red Elephant Studios in Scottsville. Lindsey also supplied the photos for the Breastfeeding promotion and the Fatherhood promotion.

Summer Camps and Programs

Finding fun and entertaining activities for your child this summer can be a challenge! Click this link to access our  list of area summer camps, programs and care around Bowling Green, KY and the surrounding area to give you ideas on things to sign them up to do! Check out our Summer Camp and Program Guide to see what the area has to offer.

Not sure if camps or programs are the right way to go? Click this link to read educator Allison Bemiss’ article about summer, children, choices and how to make those difficult choices.

It’s Only Hair

Our hearts break when we see small bald heads and big eyes. That lack of hair is a symbol of battle with a terrible enemy- cancer.

In this issue of Bowling Green Parent Magazine, Warren East High School Guidance Counselor Angie Anderson shares her story of her donation.

Here, on our website, you can find all the information you need to start thinking about sharing your hair with someone.There are six organizations that accept hair donations in the United States. Each has its own requirements for the type and condition of donation. Click this link for full information about hair donation. 

Let’s Have a Birthday Party!

Are you looking for a great place for a birthday party? Bowling Green has many and we have a list! Check out the summer issue for some great ideas for places for the perfect party. Or, you can look at our Birthday Party directory here.

Click if you like Super Mario? Brittany Fisher has written a great post about how to design that perfect party for your little one with that special video game hero as your theme. 

Bike Bowling Green

Outdoorsman Cory Ramsey fills us in on bicycling around Bowling Green with bicycling family Jeff and Stacey Rose. There are plenty of avid hobbyist to join in your pursuit of fun.

The city of Bowling Green has a map of bicycle routes available here.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists is an active group of cyclists in Bowling Green KY. They have many activities include organized road rides, mountain biking and trail maintenance, advocacy and education. Check out their website (www.bglob.com) for more information.

Why Don’t We Just Eat Right?

Nutrition is the building block of tomorrow and our future lies in the hands of children. So why do we feel it is so convenient to feed these children foods that can compromise our future?

We have two articles in this issue about vitamins and supplements. One article tells you how you can get free vitamins for your children at Sheldon’s Pharmacy and many other independent pharmacies around town.

The other article, by Samantha Reed, a dietetic intern at the health department, lays out women’s needs for calcium.

Farmers National Bank Kids with Class
In this issue we have highlighted nine outstanding students from James E. Bazzell Middle School, Richpond Elementary, Warren Central, McNeil, BG Junior High, Drake’s Creek and home schooled.

These kids are examples of great leaders, citizens, athletes, musicians or scholars and also share their time and talent through projects, volunteer efforts, youth groups, clubs and/or organizations. Bowling Green Parent Magazine and Farmers National Bank would like to salute these Kids with Class. To see all the kids who have been selected, click here.