Applications are being accepted for Tiny Miss River Days, Little Miss River Days and Junior Miss River Days contestants. All queens will be crowned during the Junior Miss River Days Pageant on Aug. 30.

Tiny Miss contestants should be between the ages of 3 and 5 (not entering kindergarten). The Tiny Miss contest is a penny per vote, and the winner is determined by the contestant who raises the most money. One queen and one princess will be chosen. A deposit and application should be submitted before collecting any funds. All funds collected are due Aug. 25.

Little Miss contestants must be enrolled in one of the school districts that sends a contestant to the Miss River Days Pageant. Little Miss contestants should be enrolled in grades K-5 for the fall. One queen and one princess will be chosen (grades K-2) and one queen and one princess (grades 3-5). Cost for registration is $25. Applications are due Aug. 1.

Junior Miss Contestants must be enrolled in one of the school districts that sends a contestant to the Miss River Days Pageant. Junior Miss River contestants should be enrolled in grades 6-8 for the fall. One queen and two princesses will be chosen. Contestants will receive coaching before the pageant, so no previous pageant experience is necessary. Cost for registration is $50. Applications are due by July 21.

Applications are available at The Ritz, Southern Ohio Craft Mall, Wagner Rental or online at www.riverdays.org. For more information, contact Lori Lowe (740) 776-4403 or lorilowe2003@yahoo.com.

'Bye Bye Birdie' performance is set

The Red Lion Theatre Company will present "Bye Bye Birdie" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and July 13, at the amphitheater stage at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, Ky. Admission will be $7 per person and $4 for groups of 10 or more seniors/students.

The play tells the story of a rock 'n' roll singer, Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, who's been drafted into the Army. In one last, big publicity stunt, Birdie will bid an All-American teenage girl goodbye with a kiss. A satire done with the fondest affection, "Bye Bye Birdie" gives insight into the everyday life that is very much a part of us all.

For more information, call (800) 325-0083 or (606) 473-7324.

From PDT staff reports