🌱 Tyson Chicken Giveaway + Gov. Beshear Coming To Spencer's Coffee

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Bowling Green Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 78 Low: 64.
• Saturday: Turning sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bowling Green:

1. Tyson Foods will be giving back to the Bowling Green community by giving away 40,000 pounds of chicken to area residents. The event will be held this Saturday, May 20, at 8:00 a.m. at the WKU Innovation Campus on Nashville Road. The first 1,000 attendees will receive a 40-pound box with assorted cut chicken pieces. Plant Manager Brian Wikel said that "care" is one of Tyson's "five Cs," and this event is a chance to be a positive force in the community. (WKNY)
2. The Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is welcoming a new communications director. Lauren Guess, a Bowling Green native, is set to direct all levels of public relations and social media for the bureau. She has extensive experience in the field of communications and has worked in both leading and supporting roles for multiple organizations. Guess is excited to bring her expertise to her hometown as she works to promote the city as a travel and leisure destination. (The Lane Report)
3. Gov. Andy Beshear will be in Bowling Green today, May 19, as he makes a stop on his statewide bus tour. Beshear is set to be at Spencer's Coffee at 5:30 p.m. where he will meet with local residents and speak about the upcoming election. If you'd like to attend, click here to register. (WKNY)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Friday, May 19

• Spring Fling 2023 At SOKY Fairgrounds (5:00 PM)
• The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon At Capitol Arts Center (8:00 PM)

Saturday, May 20

• SoKY Farmers Market At SoKY Marketplace Pavilion (8:00 AM)
• Luck Casino Night: Ballgowns + Bow Ties At Historic RailPark And Train Museum (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club soap box derby race is happening today, May 19, and tomorrow, May 20, at Phil Moore Park! This year marks the 25th year of the big race, and local winners will go on to compete at the world championship race happening this summer in Akron, Ohio. (WNKY)
• Luxe Boutique held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate its opening in Bowling Green. The boutique offers stylish clothing options for men, women, and children, including matching mother-daughter sets. (Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Registration for swim lessons at the Russel Sims Aquatic Center will be open from May 31 to Jun. 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration will include a swim assessment, so participants are advised to dress accordingly. For more information, call (270) 393-3549. (City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.