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Jesse Stuart Trivia Quiz
THE WINNER!
Angela Campbell scored an impressive 113 total out of a possible 115 points in the Jesse Stuart Trivia Quiz that was conducted during Jesse Stuart Weekend 2011. She was awarded a $50 gift certificate to the Jesse Stuart Foundation bookstore in honor of her achievement.
"Congratulations Angela!"
JSF Newsletter Spring 2012
Regional Readers Book Group
The Regional Readers Book Group meets the last Tuesday of the month (except December) at 5:45 pm to discuss a book written by an Appalachian author or a book about Appalachia. Our readers have wide backgrounds and experiences and the discussions are always lively. Come join us! There's no admission fee, and the book prices are discounted to members. The group is open to the public and new members are always welcome.
This months selection:
May 29: 40 Acres and No Mule by Janice Holt Giles
For more information about joining the Regional Readers Book Group, contact Judith Kidwell, Administrative Assistant to the CEO & Senior Editor at 606-326-1667 or e-mail Judith at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
2012 Schedule
Jan 31 - The Bluegrass Conspiracy: An Inside Story of Power, Greed, Drugs and Murder by Sally Denton
Feb 28 - Billy Creekmore: A Novel by Tracey Porter
March 27 - Watches of the Night by Harry Caudill
April 24 - Johnny Logan: The True Story of a Shawnee Who Became a US Spy by Allan W. Eckert
May 29 - 40 Acres and No Mule by Janice Holt Giles
June 26 - Growing Up Hard in Harlan County by G. C. Jones
July 31 - Run Me a River by Janice Holt Giles
Aug 28 - She Walks These Hills by Sharyn McCrumb
Sep 25 - Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven
Oct 30 - Bluegrass: A True Story of a Murder in Kentucky by William Van Meter
Nov 27 - At the Breakers by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall
Jesse Stuart Weekend 2011 - New Pictures!
Jesse Stuart Weekend is Sept. 28 - 29, 2012
at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park.
Make your reservations now by calling
800.325.0083
We hope you will make plans to attend the 2012 Jesse Stuart Weekend, September 28-29 at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. The weekend is dedicated to the works and memory of the former Kentucky poet laureate, who was born in Greenup County, worked as an educator and became known for his poems, short stories, and novels.
A detailed agenda will be provided in our spring 2012 issue of the JSF Newsletter
or you can check back here at that time!
To make room reservations for Jesse Stuart Weekend contact the Greenbo Lake State Resort Park at 606.473.7324 or 800.325.0083. Greenbo Park is located on KY 1, 18 miles north of I-64 from Grayson exit or 8 miles south of U.S. 23, the Country Music Highway on KY 1. Greenbo Lake features the Jesse Stuart Lodge with 36 rooms, convention center, and Anglers’ Cove Restaurant. The park has a 225-acre lake for boating and fishing, tennis courts, 25 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The campground is open April 1 through Oct. 31. Greenbo Amphitheatre features musical concerts and plays during the summer and fall. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit http://www.parks.ky.gov.
Until next year you can enjoy these scenes from past Jesse Stuart Weekends
(A Special JSF Thank-you to Bud Vanzant for supplying the photos)
More to come . . .
Box O' Books Program
For more information please email Tony at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Us
Jesse Stuart Foundation
Ashland, KY 41101
CEO and Senior Editor
Administrative Assistant to the CEO & Senior Editor
Marketing Director
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Upcoming Events
| Mon May 28 MEMORIAL DAY |
| Tue May 29 @ 5:45PM - Regional Readers Book Club |
| Fri Jun 01 @12:00PM - Board Meeting & Lunch |
| Fri Jun 01 @ 5:00PM - 08:00PM First Friday Art Walk |
| Sun Jun 17 FATHER's DAY |
| Wed Jun 20 FIRST DAY of SUMMER |
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