Ruth Rose Rules!

Ruth Rose, editor of the motorcycle magazine Biker Up, is a great addition to our Twilight Thunder Cruise committee. The magazine features news and tons of event opportunities as well as jokes, recipes, and just a little bit of everything. I checked out the guest book on the site, and one fan even describes the publication as a biker's bible! Personally, I don't know much about bikes, but I picked out a really good drink and cheesy potato recipe out of it. I can't wait to try them out! There really is something valuable for anyone who picks up the magazine.

This month and next month you'll find a full page (that's right, FULL PAGE) ad for our Twilight Thunder Cruise on October 3. In addition to the ads Ruth runs in the magazine, she'll be donating arm bands for riders and boards for corn toss at the final destination of Circus Square Park. She's really taking the extra steps to help support our organization, and that is awesome.

Now go check out that ad in this month's magazine or visit her site at: http://bikerupmagazine.com/Home_Page.php

Note: The magazine is free so there's no reason not to check it out!

Shots from Training in Chattanooga

Our training went really well, and we all seemed to learn something new. Debbie and I got some really good fundraising ideas while the puppeteers were able to swap techniques. Our newest puppeteer got a taste of performing for an audience. Here are some highlights.

Stopping for a high-five after dinner in downtown Chattanooga	Sue showing off her skills with Nam
Candy taking her first stab as a Bunraku specialist before an audience
Performing the Dental Hygiene Life Lessons skit

Chattanooga Bound

With the help of grant funding, we will be travelling to train and network with the Chattanooga Kids on the Block troupe. The annual training has been downscaled considerably due to budget cuts and economic woes, but it's not stopping us! We're trading the conference setting with intimate in-house workshops. This is especially great since we just hired our newest puppeteer. From what I hear, the Chattanooga puppeteers are very talented so it sounds like a great opportunity.
After the training is over Monday evening, we'll be back to host a class for Festival of Sand at our office. We're really kicking into gear for the fundraiser so expect tons of updates soon!

WKYU PBS Pool Party

Yesterday, the troupe made a special appearance at the WKYU PBS pool party at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center. We performed twice for the happily soaked crowd. KOB was lucky enough to share the entertainment slot with the very famous Clifford the Big Red Dog. Here are a few shots from the first show.

Also, you can catch a short write up about the entire party at the Bowling Green Daily News website: http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2009/08/03/news/news1.txt