Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area July 1-4, 2012 by Betsyanne

Here is my Betsyanne Calendar for the BG Area and around it - from Sunday, July 1st through Wednesday, July 4th.

Sunday, July 1st
Today is NHRA Drag Racing at Beech Bend Park starting at 10 a.m. Find out more: 781-7634 and on their website.

A community celebration and live broadcast for Bowling Green's "La Neustra" Spanish radio program is today from 3-5 p.m. at Preston Miller Park. Find out more: 393-3766 or check this City page: City hosts Block Party.

Monday, July 2nd

 

Today starts a "Fill the Backpack" program for local students from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Help WKU as part of the United Way Day of Caring. Bring school supplies to the WCVK  Studio at 14-7 Scottsville Road. Help local students! 781-7326.

 
Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. These must be booked ahead of time. Go to their website to find out more, and to their Farm Tour page.

A free computer class is offered at the Smiths Grove Branch library - Microsoft PowerPoint, from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Skate Box has a benefit skate today for Mike Vincent from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $5.00. 843-3394.

 Tuesday, July 3rd

The Fountain Square  Business Association Promotions Group meets today at 8 a.m.at the Capital Arts Center, 3rd Floor. This meeting is open to the public.

The Citizens First Thunderfest is today at 4 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum. The price of admission is $15.00 per carload. Find out more at the BG Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau page: Thunderfest Details, and the Kiwanis page about it: 41st Annual Thunderfest.Here is a brief description from the Kiwanis site:

"Live music by Salvage Town, children's activities, inflatables, a live broadcast by SAM 100.7 and a large fireworks extravaganza highlight the Thunderfest Independence Day Celebration,.  The gates open at 4:00 pm and activities begin at 5 pm.  Children's attractions, music, food vendors, and other entertainment are available until about 9:15 pm, when the fireworks show begins.  Admission is $5 per person or $15 per carload with children under 12 admitted free."

The Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team has a special All You Can Eat Tuesday AND 4th of July Fireworks show today. The buffet is $8.00 additional charge. 901-2121. Tickets run $7.00 to $12. Find out more: 901-2121. You can buy tickets and check the official calendar here at the site.
 







Wednesday, July 4th

Today is Independence Day. Have a great 4th!

Ryan's has a Weekend Breakfast Buffet today from 7-10:30 a.m.


I love Bowling Green!

Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on. There are MANY other events going on this weekend in Bowling Green too. 

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

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