05/13/2026
The Bookmobile will be set up at this free event tomorrow afternoon!
Last year on May 16th, our community along with communities in Laurel and Russell Counties suffered through a devastating tornado. After the storm, and when everyone realized the full loss of lives and property, people were nervous about more storms, children were scared of lightning and thunder, and all of us were worried about what to do if we ever had to go through another disaster of that caliber.
A couple of weeks after the storms passed, the Somerset Junior Woman's Club invited mental health agencies, various family resources, and businesses to be part of "Healing Minds, Hearts, & Hands." We offered those in attendance free inflatables and games for the kids, a time for art, LOTS of free food and drinks, prizes, cotton candy, books, and assistance from experts in the field of mental health. It gave us and all who attended a chance to breathe, relax, and forget our troubles for just a couple of hours...AND...it helped many children be able to talk about their fears and worries.
One year later, we see still the scars of the tornado on our physical property and on our people. But now, we are also worrying more about higher food and gas prices, safety in crowds, wars, diseases, AND additional catastrophic natural disasters. Just like in 2025, we ALL need a break! We need peace of mind, relaxation, play time, comraderie, and maybe just a few minutes to talk about our feelings. That's why we are hosting our 2nd Annual "Healing Minds, Hearts, & Hands" event on May 14th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Firebrook Park.
--Please plan to join us! It is FREE and ALL AGES are invited!
--If you have a mental health agency, community resources to share, or a business wishing to help sponsor the event or provide prizes, food, books, or general necessities, please let us know! You can comment here OR email us at [email protected].
"There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about." —Margaret Wheatley
"Many hands and hearts and minds generally contribute to anyone's notable achievements." — Walt Disney