Bowling Green events for September, 2010 Version I

Image via Wikipedia My edited stuff to do in and around BG, KY - Sept. 2010 Version I. Mostly free and cheap - some just fun, cool, or neat. Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo was made or a correction is needed. Thanks ahead of time.

Monday, September 20th
A free adult computer class is today at the BG Main library. Call 781-4882 to pre-register. This class will be about MS for Beginners.

BG Main library will also hold a Write Sketch Watch program for teens at 6:00. Call for more info. at 781-4882.

The WKU Chess club meets tonight at 6-9 p.m. at the Faculty House at WKU behind Cherry Hall at the log cabin. and is open to the public and all skill levels. Bring your own chess set.

Tuesday, September 21st

A Free adult computer class is at the Main Library at 6-7 p.m.: Introduction to Computers for Spanish Speakers. You must pre-register for this class. Call 781-4882.

Wednesday, September 22nd
is World Car-Free Day. If possible, do not drive today. (I just found out about this today on Facebook...) From the Facebook page: "Celebrate World Car-Free Day by going all day without driving or riding in a car. Take the bus, ride your bike, walk, stay at home, whatever you like as you go about your normal routine. Click on "Attending" (on the Facebook page here) if you are willing to give it a try. See http://www.worldcarfree.net/wcfd/ for more information."

A free adult computer class "Explore Gadgets" is tonight at 6-7 p.m. at the BG Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882 to pre-register.

An After-School Special will be held today for students of all ages at 3:30 p.m. at the Graham Drive Community Branch library, BG. Call 781-1441 for more information.

Thursday, September 23rd

The Holy Spirit Catholic Church will have a ribbon-cutting today sponsored by the BG Area Chamber of Commerce at 10:30 a.m. The site is 4754 Smallhouse Road (across from 3 Springs Park). 842-7777, http://www.bgchamber.com.

Two health screenings for men: (registration is required) You can get a Prostate Health exam if you are a man 40 years and older today at Physician's Specialty Center at 1325 Andrea, plus Greenview is also having a prostate-specific antigen testing today. The time for both of these events is 4-8 p.m. You must pre-register and get a reservation for this event by calling MedLine 800-242-5662. 

The Literary Cafe is open today at 5 p.m. For more info. on this, call 781-1441, the Graham Drive community branch library.

A Gardening with Wildflowers presentation is today at 6 p.m. at the Main Library, BG. Call 781-4882 for more info. No library card is required.

BG League of Bicyclists is having another "Easy Riders Ride" today at 6 p.m. Meet at Kereiakes Park. Suitable for all riders, this ride will be mostly flat and 1-2 miles. Find out more: 784-2836. Helmets are required. http://www.bglob.com/

A Fundraiser for Moss, Rockfield, Warren Elementary, and Warren Central's Family Resource Centers takes place today from 6-8 p.m. at The Skatebox skating facility. 843-3394.  A $4.00 admission fee will be charged.

Friday, September 24th

From WCVK Radio's Community Happenings page: "9/24/10 Christian Care Communities Senior Flu Clinic will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 716 Cave Mill Rd., Bowling Green, Sept. 24, 9-11 a.m. Paperwork will be filed for Medicare Part B recipients. Cost for all others is $25. For more information call 842-4343."

A free adult computer class, Introduction to Computers and the Internet, will take place today at 9-10 a.m. at the BG Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882 to register.

BGHS Class of 1985 Reunion is today at 5:00 at Indian Hills Country Club. BGHS vs. Trinity game follows.

Casting Crowns, a Christian group, will sing at Diddle Arena tonight at 7 p.m. Call for tickets: 1-800-5BIGRED. More info. on tickets is here: Buy tickets.

Saturday, September 25th

From the WCVK Community Events site: "9/25/10 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast benefiting South Warren Girls’ Soccer Team will be Sept. 25, 7-11 a.m. Tickets are $4 for pancakes, bacon & sausage, oj, and coffee. For more information call 320-6119."

The Warbird Alley event is today starting at 8 a.m. See remote controlled aircraft. SKYMAC Stahl Field, 185 North Graham, BG. Find out more here: http://www.skymacrc.com/warbird_alley/warbird_alley.htm

Jackson's Orchard is having their Pumpkin Festival today from 8 am. - 6 p.m. http://www.jacksonsorchard.com. Many activities.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is having an All Aboard talk today at 8:30 a.m. "Railroad Music - Part II" with Dr. Janet Bass Smith. Danish and coffee will be served. Find out more: 745-7317. http://www.historicrailpark.com/events.html

The BG International Festival is today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Circus Square Park, 601 State Street in Bowling Green. This is a really fun event, and has food, music, and lots more. Call 904-6339 for more information or visit http://bginternationalfest.com/. The theme this year is A World of Traditions. From the website: "Information booth opens 7:30 a.m., Opening/Awards Ceremony 9:30 a.m., Vending begins 9 a.m. Performances begin 9:30 a.m., Festival closes 7 p.m." You can go to the website for a $1.00 off coupon to print out.

Lost River Cave hosts "Outdoors with the Outdoorsman" today from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, presented by Community Education. Registration is required, call 842-4281 or go to http://www.commed.us. You can also contact cory@coryramseyoutdoors.com.

The BuddyWalk 2010 is also today starting at 8:30 a.m. (registration) at Greenwood HS Stadium. This event benefits Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky. Find out more here: Buddy Walk Bowling Green.

The National Corvette Museum is having a live Aauction and Truck Raffle Giveaway (tickets $5.00) today as part of Cruisin' for a Cure benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Skip Bond and the Fugitive will play there at 1:00 p.m.  They will have many activities too. Call the National Corvette Museum for more info. at 535-8930.
Join them on Facebook here too.

The BiG Cruise is 5-7 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum and is fee. Cal 392-0288 for more info.
Find out about the BiG Cruise here: http://www.bigcruisebg.com/

The Shaker Museum at South Union is having  Music in the Barn today from 2-5 p.m. The JMS Jazz Quartet and the Skip Cleavinger Band will play. Reservations and tickets are required for this event. Complimentary drinks and desserts will be served, like fried peach pies and cider slushes, and ice cream. From the site: "Please make reservations today by calling 1-270-542-4167 or email shakmus@logantele.com."http://www.shakermuseum.com/events/index.cfm

Also opening September 25th is the Skeleton's Lair Haunted Woods and Hayride, 270-622-8171.

Sunday, September 26th

Chaney's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is open 12 noon - 5 p.m. today. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com or 843-5567.

Jackson's Orchard's Pumpkin Festival is also today from 1-6 p.m. Children's activities, cider, fried pies, more. http://www.jacksonsorchard.com, 270-781-5303.

September Save the Dates:

September 28th: From the WKU Events page: "Hollywood East - Saxophone Quartet Recital - FREE
Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0189
Time: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Contact: Deloris Trammel Deloris.Trammel@wku.edu"

September 30th:  From the WKU Events page: "WKU Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast
Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH 0108
Time: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: Doris Patrick Doris.Patrick@wku.edu" Tickets are required. (This play also will be performed Oct. 1-3).

October Save the Dates:


From the WKU Events Page: October 1-3: WKU Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast
Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH 0108
Time: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Contact: Doris Patrick Doris.Patrick@wku.edu 

The Twilight Thunder Cruise is Saturday, October 2nd. From The District event page: "On Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 6:30pm-9:00pm, the South Central Kentucky Kids on the Block will be hosting their annual Twilight Thunder Cruise. The event will start with a motor cycle parade from Harley Davidson to Circus Square Park. For more information call 270-842-2259."

The Bowling Green Gallery Hop is back on October 15th from 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 3rd.

John Carter Cash will be in Bowling Green on October 21st as part of the library's My Life is an Open Book series. Free tickets to this are available at the Main library and also at the Kirby branch. Call 270-781-4881 or go to the library site at http://www.warrenpl.org or the My Bowling Green Kentucky Events page to find out more.

The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days is back October 22-24, 2010 at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.

Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. I type these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time. Thanks for your help!

-Betsyanne




A big thanks to these great sites:


The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The SOKY Happenings magazine and website
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK  Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events 
The My Kentucky Events site
The District Events Page
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
The clip art at the top and bottom of this  blog  posting is from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/.
City Events 
Sign up for the What's Happening This Week email - it's full of events from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

My sites:
The Nontrad site and blog for students going back to school after a break.
The Moon and the Willow Tree blog
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From the WCVK site: "Save money on transportation costs every day with GO bg transit! GO bg transit provides 5 fixed routes, two Saturday Shopping Shuttles, and numerous other shuttles to serve Bowling Green. Purchase a GO Pass and ride for $1 a trip. Students Passes are $40 per semester for unlimited rides. For more information visit www.casoky.org/transportation or call 782-3162, ext. 238."