Mother’s Day makeovers at Garden Square
KHA, Fade Salon offer free hair styling; also, library preps for summer reading program
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Every mother deserves a spa day. The Kokomo Housing Authority and Fade Salon did their best to make mothers in Garden Square Apartments feel pampered earlier this week by providing free hair styling in honor of Mother’s Day.
Set up in the apartment complex’s community room, hair stylists from the salon turned out sporty new ‘dos for the ladies who otherwise might not get recognition on Mother’s Day. Megan Henry, the KHA’s Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator, wanted to make sure the ladies knew they were appreciated.
“I wanted to do something to spoil our mothers a little bit since they have to do so much for themselves and their kids,” said Henry. “They probably neglect themselves with working, going to school, raising kids. I wanted to give them time to relax, work on themselves, and improve their mental health a little.
“Maybe it’s just an hour to get a haircut and style and a facial. It’s just something to make them feel a little better about themselves.”
Fade Salon owner Lindsey Ogle and several of her stylists set up shop at Garden Square on May 16. She was proud of her stylists for volunteering their time.
“(The stylists) wanted to come here to volunteer their time,” said Ogle. “Everyone was excited and willing to help. Good teamwork! I can’t think of anything more fun for Mother’s Day than to spread good feelings to other women.”
Library prepares for Summer Reading Program
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is nearing its annual Summer Reading Program, with a kickoff party set for June’s First Friday.
Each year, the library’s summer reading program encourages people of all ages to read throughout June and July. Those who keep up weekly streaks will earn prizes, and participants who complete four of the six weeks will earn a ticket to the end-of-summer Splish Splash Final Bash at Kokomo Beach sponsored by Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union.
The kickoff party, set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 2 at KHCPL Main, 220 N. Union St., will include food, prizes, activities and information. The first 1,000 people to sign up for the program that day will receive a free, age-appropriate book and a tote bag. People can still sign up after June 2 to participate in the program.
Streaks can be tracked using a paper tracker, which will be given out as people sign up, or through the app Beanstack. Those who miss a day of reading can maintain their streak with power up stickers for activities such as donating, attending library programs and volunteering.
The program will include events throughout the summer, including two author visits.
Brooke Anderson, author of “DJ’s Magic Paint,” will speak from 6-7 p.m. June 12 at KHCPL Main. Troy Cummings, author of “The Notebook of Doom” series, will speak from 2-3 p.m. June 29 at KHCPL South.
The Summer Reading Program is open to anyone of all ages. People do not need to have a KHCPL library card or live in Howard County in order to participate. This year’s program is sponsored by Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union.
For more information on the program, library services and upcoming events, visit khcpl.org. Or click here for a video presentation on the program from the library.