Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County Family Resource Center will be enrolling students for Owl Academy starting Monday, August 18th.

Homeschooler Gabriel Henderson of Rochester, KY, son of Laura and Brandon Henderson, recently competed in the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic National Championship’s first ever Kung Fu competition, bringing home both a bronze medal in Advanced Weapons, and the coveted gold in Continuous Sparring for his age group.  His mother, Laura Henderson, had only good things to say about her young champion, stating “He did win gold at the Junior Olympics. We are very proud of him.”

Anniversary Celebration in honor of Bro. Gary and Carolyn Embry's 30 years with Belmont Church and 39 years of ministry. Everyone is invited to join Belmont in celebration on Sunday, August 31st.  Ceremony to begin at 3PM in the Belmont sanctuary with fellowship to follow in the gymnasium.  Belmont church is located at 3080 Brownsville Rd., Morgantown, KY.

The kids of Butler County need your help in learning about the history of Kentucky.  The 3rd Annual Kentucky FolkLife Festival will be coming up in September.  This year there will be 2 festivals in Butler County.  Morgantown Elementary School is having one on Friday, September 12th and North Butler Elementary School is having one on Friday, September 19th.  This event’s main sponsor is the Green River Chapter, National Society, of the Daughters of American Revolution. 

Morgantown became the place to be  for some great music and fun over the weekend when Music at the Mural brought a crowd to the square on Friday, August 15. Local musicians set up with acoustic instruments and gave another excellent performance. The following night, the Butler County Tourism Committee singing on the square event was hosted featuring the Ridge Top Ramblers beginning at 7 P.M and going late into the evening.

The Butler County Extension Service/Butler County Farm Bureau Field Day will be Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Reedyville Rural Development Center.  The Reedyville Rural Development Center is located on Hwy. 185 south of the Roundhill intersection in Butler County.  The program will begin at 4:00 p.m.  Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. 

There are only a few spots remaining for the upcoming Swedish Weaving Class scheduled for Wednesday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon.  Class size is limited to 10 so if you would like to attend, please get your registration fee of $10 in as soon as possible.  The registration fee covers all supplies and instructor fee.  Once 10 participants have registered anyone else wanting to attend will be placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Lose to Win Weight Loss Support Group strives to improve the health of its members through weight loss counseling.  There are no gimmicks or products to buy.  The program uses evidence-based practices backed by research for what it takes to lose weight and keep it off.  Each member receives individualized goals and help along the way in achieving them.  The group is lead by registered dietitian, Anita Joiner.  Everyone is invited to hear more about the program and also hear a presentation entitled “Diet Mythbusters” at the Butler Co.

Aberdeen Baptist Church will have their annual BACK TO SCHOOL BASH on Wednesday afternoon Aug. 20th from 5-8 outside and in the ministry center at Aberdeen Baptist Church.