Princeton service clubs build their community with laughter

In Princeton, Kentucky, the community came out to help build a place for kids to be kids, but that doesn't mean the Princeton Playground Project is over. Far from it. The Project is still underway and with the continued support of the Princeton Rotary and Optimist Clubs, they will be able to help maintain the playground in the years to come.

The story here is two-fold. First, service clubs working together to make their community a better place to live is always a good thing. This time, they are doing so and paying homage to a Princeton native who has gone onto a successful second career as a stand-up comedian. The Rotary and Optimist Clubs have invited 65-year-old Gid Poole to return to Princeton to share his new-found comedy genius with his hometown in a private event that will serve as a fundraiser for the Princeton Playground Project. Now that's community! 

Building, sharing and celebrating the accomplishments of the community and its residents is the spirit of service. 

Click to read about Gid Poole's new career in the Princeton Leader online. 

If you live in the Princeton area, save the date - February 19, 7:00 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre at Caldwell High School for a double bill of fun and funny: Gid Poole and Mike Armstrong.