Everyones Invited 

Everyone is welcome 

LEXINGTON, KY – In celebration of America’s 250th birthday this summer, donors can show their patriotism by donating blood at this upcoming Kentucky Blood Center blood drive in their community.

KBC is commemorating the United States Semiquincentennial with its “Red, White and Blue Bell” celebration. As a thank you for their civic engagement, donors at this drive will receive a “United We Give” T-shirt and a voucher for a free pint of ice cream – an American staple – from Blue Bell. All items are while supplies last. Additionally, one donor will win a $100 gift card sponsored by Commonwealth's Attorney Matthew Leveridge.

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 11:30am–5:30pmCT at the South Ky RECC Community Room, 2405 N Main St, Jamestown, KY. 

Please note: Online appointments and reminders (emails and texts) are shown and made in EST.

Donating blood is considered a profound act of patriotism. One in four people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime for a wide range of treatments, but because blood cannot be manufactured, local patients rely entirely on the generosity of donors who selflessly donate to help others.

KBC needs 400 donors a day to provide a healthy supply of blood to more than 70 local hospitals in Kentucky. Blood donations historically dwindle during the summer because of warm-weather activities, family vacations and no school – unfortunately coinciding with trauma season when blood transfusions often increase. 

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.

Registration is May 12th, 14th, & 18th...

The Cruise-In & Car Show will be held every 3rd Saturday from 1pm-4pm in downtown Russell Springs...
 

The Community Cookout will be held Sunday afternoon, May 17th at 4:00pmCT at the Eli Fire Dept.

Russell County Public Library (RCPL) on the Go at the Eli Fire Dept. this Saturday, May 16th...

The Fish Fry will be held on Friday, May 15th beginning at 10 AM at R.S. Lodge #941 on Jamestown Street in Russell Springs...

The Russell County Public Library invites everyone to the Groundbreaking Celebration on May 23rd...
 

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19th...

An Adair County Community Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026...

Spring LiHeap begins April 20th and runs through May 22nd...
 

The R.C. Jaycees Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 2000 Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, KY...

Preschool Screenings and Enrollment will be offered on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 8amCT to 2pmCT at Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Dr, Columbia, KY (enter through Door #13).

Parents/Guardians are asked to bring the following:

• State certified birth certificate
• Physical (within a year)
• Eye exam (within a year
• Immunizations (up to date)
• Proof of income &
• Custody paperwork (if applicable)

For more information, call 270-384-2476 ext. 2017, or email wesley.irvin@adair.kyschools.us.

RCMS YSC will be hosting Reality Town on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Russell County Auditorium Natatorium Complex lobby. Reality Town is from 8:00am-2pmCT.  All volunteers will need to arrive by 7:30amCT. This event is for 8th grade students only. Lunch will be provided. Tables & chairs will also be provided. You can bring items to give away if you want, but you don't have to do this either. There will be approx. 200 students who participate.

For more information, contact Danielle Helm, RCMS Youth Service Center Coordinator at 270-866-8822.

JAMESTOWN ELEM. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:

• Thursday, May 7^th -  9:00am-1:00pmCT

Call Jamestown Elem. School at 270-343-3966 to schedule an appointment. 

Please bring your kindergarten child for a quick kindergarten readiness screening and bring the following documents for enrollment:

• Birth Certificate (must be 5 by August 1^st to enroll for kindergarten)
• Social Security Card
• Immunization Record
• Physical Exam
• Dental Exam
• Eye Exam &
• Custody Documents (if applicable)

JAMESTOWN ELEM. NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION:

• Thursday, June 11^th -  9:00am-1:00pmCT
• Thursday July 16^th -  9:00am-1:00pmCT

 Please call 270-343-3966 if you have any questions.

The City of Columbia, in collaboration with the Arts Administration Program at Lindsey Wilson University and the Adair County Genealogical Center, will be presenting the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival in Columbia on June 19 and June 20.

Local (and area) storytellers who will participate are:

• Mike Watson, a historical perspective
• Mary Hamilton, Kentucky Folklore
• Suzanne Bennett as Jane Todd Crawford
• Richard Phelps as Col William Casey
• Darlene Campbell as Jane Lampton Clements
• Robert Brock as Mark Twain
• Ray Mendenhall, Humorist, storyteller, musician

There will be a reception on Friday evening, and Saturday will be a day of storytelling (morning and into the afternoon).

“We encourage visitors to utilize local restaurants and local businesses during their time in Columbia and Adair County,” stated Mayor Hoots.

Plans are underway to do a mural downtown on South Reed Street pertaining to Mark Twain and his mother, Jane Lampton.

For further information, contact the Mayor’s Office at (270)-384-6183.

• May 26, 2026: Electric Pressure Canning

• The Adair County program meets each Wednesday at 12 Noon at the Adair County Health Department. Enter through the basement entrance.
   
• The Russell County program meets each Friday at 12 Noon at the Russell County Health Department in Jamestown. Enter through the Environmental Department side entrance.