Edmonson's Movin & Groovin into Health Camp

Join us at the Edmonson County Community Center on June 26th for Movin & Groovin into Health!

This is an exciting and fun day camp for kids age 2-12, to teach children how to grow big and strong!

There will be a performance by Kids on the Block as well as the Dance Arts of Bowling Green. Lunch is provided by the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by Community Action of Southern KY. A snack will be provided by Coventry Cares. Each child will take home a goody bag.

Come have a fun filled day with us as we “move and groove” our way into health!

This event is a collaboration of 

Community Action of Southern KY, Edmonson County Cooperative Extension Service, Coventry Cares, Barren River District Health Department, BRDHD Mobile Dental Services, and Dance Arts of Bowling Green.

Click on the Flyer for more information!

Senior Wellness Activities Available

Chronic Disease Self Management classes

Glasgow Senior Center, Tuesdays - May 14 - June 25. Contact Donna Young at 651-6288

Butler County Senior Center, Thursdays - May 16 - June 27. Contact Sylvia Moran at 526-5268

Edmonson County Senior Center, Mondays - May 13 - June 24. Contact Marlene Webb at 597-3116

Russellville Senior Center, Tuesdays - May 14 - June 25. Contact Cheryl Kerchenski at 726-9884

Bowling Green Housing Authority, Tuesdays - May 21 - July 2. Contact Sandi Knight at 782-3162

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

Bowling Green Housing Authority Hospitality House, Mondays and Wednesdays - 9am to 10am May 20 - June 26. Contact Sandi Knight at 782-3162

The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program

Warren County Parks and Recreation Senior Center Ephram White Park,  Tuesdays and Thursdays

8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. May 21 - June 27. Contact Sandi Knight at 782-3162

Summer Feeding Sites and Info

Community Action of Southern Kentucky is participating in the Summer Food Service Program in the months of June and July 2013. This program was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. The meals are prepared at the central kitchen located in each county (Barren, Edmonson, Hart, and Logan) free of charge to the sites.

Here are the available sites/dates

Barren County:

Glasgow Learning Center: 6-3-13 through 7-31-13, Breakfast 8am-8:30am & Lunch 11am-11:30am, MTWTF, Closed July 4th and 5th. 270-651-2419

Edmonson County:

Edmonson County Community Center: 6-26-13, Lunch 10:15am-10:45am, Wednesday, 270-597-3912 

Edmonson County 5th/6th Center: 6-3-13 through 6-28-13, Breakfast 8:45am-9:15am & Lunch  11:45am-12:15pm, MTWTF, 270-597-1209

Edmonson County High School: 6-3-13 through 6-10-13, Breakfast 8:30am-9:00am & Lunch  11:30am-12pm, MTWTF, 270-597-2151

Kyrock Elementary School: 6-3-13 through 6-6-13, Breakfast 7:40am-8:00am & Lunch 11:30am-12pm

Hart County:

Community Action of Southern Kentucky: 6-7-13 through 7-26-13, Lunch 12pm-1pm, Fridays only, Closed July 4th & 5th. 270-524-0224

Munfordville Apartments: 6-3-13 through 7-31-13, Lunch 11am-12pm, MTWTF, Closed July 4th 270-786-4339

Logan County:

Logan County Public Library: 6-7-13 through 7-26-13, Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm & Snack time 4pm-5pm, MTWTF, Closed July 4th. 270-726-6129

Russellville Housing Authority: 6-11-13 through 7-31-13, Lunch, 12pm-1pm, Tuesdays and Thursday, closed 7/4/13.270-726-2459

Hampton Park: 6-10-13 through 7-3-13, Lunch, 11:45am to 1pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 270-772-1483

Jesus Church of Russellville: 7-22-13 through 7-26-13, Dinner, 5:30pm to 6:15pm, 270-762-8547

Guiding Light Nursery & Preschool: 6-17-13 through 7-26-13, Lunch, 10:30am to 11:15am, closed July 4th and 5th, 270-726-8547

Logan County Schools: 6-26-13 through 7-25-13, Dinner, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, 270-726-8777

If you or anyone you know might be interested in becoming a feeding site for children, please call Kacey Cole or Elizabeth Smith at (270) 782-3162 for further information.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

CA Seeks New Board Members

Do you want to make a positive difference in Barren County or Hart County?  Community Action of Southern Kentucky needs an individual who will be a voice of the low-income populations in Barren County or Hart County as a volunteer member of the Agency’s Board of Directors.  

Approved candidates will be placed on a ballot and chosen by low-income citizens through an open public election to be scheduled in June. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and live in Barren County or Hart County. Former or current recipients of public assistance, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Agency employees or their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

For more information, contact Cheryl Allen or April Owens at (270) 782-3162 or by email, contact@casoky.org.  Applications must be received by Friday, May 17, 2013.