Bowling Green Kentucky events May 16-23, 2012

More events for this week - - Wednesday May 16 - Wednesday May 23rd

...in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Please be sure to double-check each event before attending, just in case.

One of my favorite places - Capitol Arts Theater.

Wednesday, May 16
 A free computer class is offered today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Today is Warren County Day at the Ballpark. You can get box seats with your Warren County ID. Find out more here.

Thursday, May 17
A free computer class is offered today, Computing for Seniors, from 10-11 a.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Michael Palmer, author, will speak at the Christ Episcopal Church next to the Main branch library at 6 p.m. You can pick free tickets up at a library location. 781-4882.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "5/17/12 Help Raise funds for NAMI BG Chapter and catch a Hot Rods game on Thursday May 17th 2012 game time is 6:35 pm. Hot Rods vs. Dayton Dragons. Tickets are $10.00 and you can get those by calling Larry Gregory at 270-618-6128."

Another free computer class, Lego at the Library, is at the  Bob Kirby Library at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 782-0252.

The WKU Chess Club meets today at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus at 6 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

Oliver North will speak at a benefit dinner for the Foundation Christian Academy at Sloan Conventin Center tonight at 6:30 p.m. Find out more: 780-6100.

Bowling Green Retirement Village has a wheelchair and Scooter Parade today at 2 p.m. to raise awareness for Older Americans Month.

Fountain Square Players presents Designing Women Live at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. 782-3119.

Friday, May 18
The Frist has a free admission day today as part of International Museum Day. Find out more here. (scroll down).

The 15th Annual BB &I T Soap Box Derby is today at 4:30 p.m. at Phil Moore Park. Find out more: 791-3753.

Fountain Square Players presents Designing Women Live at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. 782-3119.

Saturday, May 19
Service Members and their families get free admission to the Frist in Nashville today. See more about it (scroll down).

Beech Bend Park has S-10 Super Nationals today from 8-4. 781-7634.

Bowling Green High School has a Make It Shine Car Show and Silent Auction from 9-12 noon to benefit the local MS Chapter. They also have a Car, Truck, and Motorcycle show from 9-12 with free admission. Call for more informaton: 270-320-6389.

Andee Rudloff talks about The Tuning of SKyPAC at 10 a.m. at the BRIMS location in Greenwood Mall today. 843-9779.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "5/19/12 Ride 4 A Cure motorcycle ride for Relay for Life fundraiser, starts at Harley Davidson on Cumberland Trace road, Bowling Green, Ky. And ends at a local park. On May 19th 2012. 9:00 am registration. $10.00 per bike, $5.00 for a food ticket. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For more information call: Pam Merry at 270-792-3052."

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has Rail Tales today for preschoolers at 10 a.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "5/19/12 Rockfield United Methodist Church, Rockfield, Ky. Will be having a Community Health Fair on May 19th 2012 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm with Children’s activities, health screenings and information, gifts, refreshments, and door prizes. Donation of 1 jar of peanut butter per family requested to give to food banks. For more information please call: Linda Sparks at 270-782-2690."

A Taking Care of Mom and Dad class is at the Community Education location from 10 am. to 12 noon. Space is limited. CAll 842-4281 to register.

A Dance Arts recital is today at 10 a.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00. 842-6811.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "5/19/12 Parent’s Saturday Out, Fairview United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, KY, is May 19 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Your children will have an age appropriate craft, recreation, movie and snack. This is offered at no cost and open to the public. For more information contact: Anne Miller at 270-745-9977 or email: anne.miller@topper.wku.edu." 

The Bowling Green Rose Show is today at the American Legion  Hall on Dishman Lane from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 842-3475.

Lost River Cave has their Junior Naturalist Program today from 2-4 p.m. for ages 6-12. Cost is $10.00. 393-0077.

This is Preview Weekend for the Russell Sims Aquatic Center from 4-8. 393-3271.

WKU Houchens Smith Stadium hosts a concert by John Mellencamp and Court Yard Hounds. Tickets are free for customers of Independence Bank. From the WKU Events site:
"6:30 p.m.  CONCERT: Sounds of Independence featuring John Mellencamp and Court Yard Hounds. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Contact Independence Bank, 781-1776."

Fountain Square Players presents Designing Women Live at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. 782-3119.

Sunday, May 20
Fountain Square Players presents Designing Women Live at the Phoenix Theater at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $12. 782-3119.


Today is the annual Fairy Garden Tour and Tea from 1-5 at various homes, presented by the Bowling Green Garden Club. Buy tickets at Riley's Bakery, the Wild Bird and Nature Store, or Club members.

From the WKU Events page: "6 p.m. FILM SERIES: In the Land of Blood and Honey. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Part of WKU events in conjunction with the Seventeenth Convention of Bosniaks in North America. Contact Jerry Daday, 745-8764."

Monday, May 21
The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the FOP. Call 991-4040 for more information.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "5/21/12 “Insuring a Cure” relay for life team is having a benefit Monday, May 21st 2012 at Sweet Cece’s Frozen Yogurt and Treats in Buckhead Square, Bowling Green, Ky. From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 20% of event sales will go to American Cancer Society. For more information call Kathy at 270-781-6200."

From the WKU Events page:  "6:30 p.m. FILM SERIES: Grabavic: The Land of My Dreams. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Part of WKU events in conjunction with the Seventeenth Convention of Bosniaks in North America. Contact Jerry Daday, 745-8764."

Tuesday, May 22
The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has Rail Tales today for preschoolers at 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

From the WKU Events page:  "6:30 p.m.  FILM SERIES: The Remake. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Part of WKU events in conjunction with the Seventeenth Convention of Bosniaks in North America. Contact Jerry Daday, 745-8764."

"6:45 p.m. SUN BELT CONFERENCE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Family Night. Bowling Green Ballpark. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298."

A Women in Charge Luncheon is today, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Medical Center Auditorium. You must pre-register to attend. 745-1010.

A free computer class is held today at the Main Branch library, Microsoft Excel Intermediate, from 2-3:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Bowling Green Retirement Village has a Senior Prom today at 4 p.m. 842-5433.

Another free computer class is today at 6 p.m., Ebay for Beginners, at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Another free computer class is held at 6-7 p.m.at the Main Branch library. The class is Learn to Download eBooks and Audiobooks. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SKyPac presents Riverdance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $43.50 to$63.50. 904-1880.

Wednesday, May 23
From the WKU Events page: 
"SUN BELT CONFERENCE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT. Bowling Green Ballpark. Games at 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298. "

"6:30 p.m. FILM SERIES: The Hunting Party. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Part of WKU events in conjunction with the Seventeenth Convention of Bosniaks in North America. Contact Jerry Daday, 745-8764."

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