GRAYSON — Library group seeks volunteers

GRAYSON - The Friends of the Carter County Public Library Board is seeking volunteers for the upcoming book sale. The organization was formed to support the library’s friends group.

For more information, call (606) 474-3241.

 

Walk/run will fight hunger

RACELAND - A fundraising 5K run/walk for River Cities Harvest will be at 9 a.m. July 7 at Raceland-Worthington High School.

Registration will be at 8 a.m. and the cost is $25. Those who preregister will receive discounts as will groups of eight or more.

RCH representatives will accept donations of food.

For more information, call Alan Osuch at (606) 369-4403 or visit OsuchRacePlanner@aol.com.



Applicants sought for grief camp

HUNTINGTON - Hospice of Huntington will host its third annual Camp Good Grief Family Retreat on Oct. 13, giving families an opportunity to learn how to support each other and cope with their own grief during the loss of a loved one.

The retreat will be at Camp Ona. Applications are being accepted. The camp is open to all.

There is a nonrefundable charge of $25 per family to register; scholarships are available.

For more information, call (304) 529-4217.



Rummage, hot dog sale Saturday

ASHLAND - A rummage and hot dog sale will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Crossroads Community Church at 2726 Oakview Road. Kenneth Conn is pastor.

Kennel Club dog show July 7, 8

HUNTINGTON - The Huntington Kennel club will have its free 91st and 92nd All-Breed Dog Show with obedience trials and rally trials on July 7 and 8 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

Events begin at 8:30 a.m., with judging in the afternoon after individual breeds are completed. Only pre-entered dogs or dogs attending the microchip clinic Saturday will be in the show.

For more information, call (606) 928-3033.

Children treated to free movies

CANNONSBURG - As part of the free movie series at the Kyova 10 Theater, Kids Days will be Tuesday and Wednesday and include the showing of free films at 10 a.m.

The movie “How to Train Your Dragon” will be shown Tuesday and “Happy Feet” will be shown Wednesday.

There will be free inflatables and other activities from noon to 1:30 p.m.

For more information, visit Kyova10.com or facebook.com/Kyova10 or call (606) 928-0981.



Hillcrest-Bruce Mission event set

ASHLAND - First United Methodist Church will host a Fourth of July dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

There will be a barbecue dinner with baked beans, cole slaw and chips, drinks and cake and ice cream for a cost of $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for those younger than 11.

There will also be a silent auction and a men’s bake sale. Proceeds will benefit Hillcrest-Bruce Mission.

The church is at 1811 Carter Ave. For more information, call the church at (606) 324-6159.

Library to show movie Wednesday

ASHLAND - The Boyd County Public Library will host its monthly Girls’ Night Out program at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday with the showing of “New Year’s Eve,” rated PG-13.

The movie will be at the main branch, 1740 Central Ave. Admission is $2 or a food item to share. Money collected will be used to purchase pizza and other refreshments.

Men are welcome, but the program typically involves movies not appropriate for children. 

The movie stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Zac Efron.