{"id":1278,"date":"2025-08-27T20:46:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T20:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky-new\/?page_id=1278"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:48:26","slug":"upcoming-esu-ky-branch-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/upcoming-esu-ky-branch-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming ESU KY Branch Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-over-image show-overlay\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/11\/horses4.jpg');\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n                <h5 class=\"title\">what&#8217;s coming up<\/h5>\n        \n                <div class=\"subtitle\">ESU KY BRANCH EVENTS CALENDAR <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"description\"><p>Check out what we&#8217;ve got going on here at the Kentucky Branch.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n        \n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"esu-basic-full-width\">\n\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\n            \n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"content\">\n                    <h2><em><strong>Passports to Possibilities: Where Learning Leads<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2026-Passports-to-Possibility-invite-FRONT-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2026-Passports-to-Possibility-invite-FRONT-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2026-Passports-to-Possibility-invite-FRONT-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2026-Passports-to-Possibility-invite-FRONT-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2026-Passports-to-Possibility-invite-FRONT-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2026-Passports-to-Possibility-invite-FRONT-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2026-Passports-to-Possibility-invite-FRONT.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"288\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>AN EXCITING DAY FOR OUR SCHOLARS!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"508\">The English-Speaking Union, Kentucky Branch is thrilled to be sending off our remarkable scholars to study in the United Kingdom this summer! As their departure dates draw closer, the excitement continues to build\u2014not just for the incredible academic and cultural experiences awaiting them abroad, but for the lifelong friendships, broadened perspectives, and unforgettable memories they are about to make.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"508\">At this special send-off event, we will proudly present each scholar with their stipend check to support their journey, along with our heartfelt congratulations and well-wishes. It\u2019s a meaningful milestone\u2014one that represents their hard work, dedication, and the bright futures ahead of them. We cannot wait to celebrate these outstanding students and teacher as they prepare to embark on this extraordinary adventure. The countdown to summer is officially on!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"508\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>What a week for celebrating brilliance and the Bard!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"508\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/Media-for-website-1-300x52.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/Media-for-website-1-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/Media-for-website-1-1024x176.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/Media-for-website-1-768x132.png 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/Media-for-website-1-1536x264.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kentucky\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/Media-for-website-1.png 1746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"508\">As our English-Speaking Union, Kentucky Branch Shakespeare Competition State Winner, Andy Wallace from the Youth Performing Arts School, takes the stage in New York City to represent Kentucky at the ESU National Shakespeare Competition the same weekend as this event, we couldn\u2019t be more proud. Andy\u2019s talent, dedication, and love of the language embody the very spirit of this program, and we are cheering him on every step of the way!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"508\">In honor of the National Competition\u2014and in celebration of William Shakespeare\u2019s birthday on April 23\u2014we are delighted to welcome a representative from Kentucky Shakespeare to share the exciting work they are doing to bring the Bard to life across the Commonwealth. From innovative performances to dynamic educational outreach, their commitment to making Shakespeare accessible and engaging for all is something we are thrilled to spotlight. It\u2019s a joyful moment to celebrate talent, tradition, and the enduring power of Shakespeare\u2019s words\u2014both on the national stage and right here at home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; April 25, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Time:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;11 am &#8211; 2 pm<\/b><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Location:&nbsp; Big Spring Country Club,&nbsp;&nbsp;5901 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY<br \/>\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$25\/per person (includes lunch buffet, champagne toast, program)<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n\n                            <div class=\"buttons\">\n                                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/dR2Rb15SVM8g8Vnm9\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small\" target=\"_blank\">Register Here<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1278","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - 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