Fun things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area this week, July 31st - August 6th

A beautiful waterfall by Andrew Rollinger on Flickr.

Here are selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Sunday, July 31 through Saturday, August 6th.

Please double-check each event, just in case. 

FYI: the Main branch library will be closed for renovations from August 8 through the 21st for renovations. The other locations will be open. 

Look for more events to be listed in a few days.

Sunday, July 31

Beech Bend Raceway has NHRA Drag Racing today, starting at 12 noon. The gates open at 11. 781-7634.

WhaBah Steakhouse has a Kentucky Blues Jam from 6-10 p.m. 782-6400.

Monday, August 1

Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register for them. Call 843-5567. Check the More Stuff Page on this blog for more info.

A free computer class, MS Excel Basics, is at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Tuesday, August 2

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. They also have another on Thursday. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

A free computer class, MS Word for Beginners, is 2-3 p.m. at the BG Main library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4770.

Wednesday, August 3

A free computer class, Email for Beginners, is at the BG Main library from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4770.

Thursday, August 4

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. They also have another on Thursday. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

Friday, August 5

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Ag Night from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. tonight. Enjoy hayrides, pony rides (fee required), and a youth coloring contest. 

Chaney's has Ice Cream and a Moovie at dusk, Dreamer (Ag Night). From their ad in the SoKy Happenings in July: "Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a moovie under the stars. Please no outside food or drink." 

The Gospel Troops will play at the Bowling Green Junior High Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 or $25.00 at the door from a Gospel Troop Member or at Giorgio's at the Greenwood Mall.

A free computer class, Intro to Mac Computers, is from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252. From their website: "Have a Macbook or an iMac but need help navigating its various features and programs? Well, this class is for you as we will go over accessing the Internet, saving and deleting files, and playing media files."

Saturday, August 6

 There is a Reptile Expo today through the weekend at the Knicely Center. From the WeGoPlaces website: "The Kentucky Reptile Expo is returning to Bowling Green!!! That’s right, we’re coming back Saturday, from 10am until 4pm at the Knicely Center at 2355 Nashville Road in Bowling Green, KY. Admission is $5.25 per person and kids 6 and under get in FREE. ...Exotic pets, food items and care products at wholesale price. "

Today Compton's Orthodontics on Lovers's Lane sponsors Alex's Lemonade Stand. Entertainment, giveaways, inflatables, more. "Fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time." Join Compton's at their Facebook Page.

Today is the Grateful Gathering event at Wah Bah Steakhouse, rain or shine. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free.  This is a benefit for the Son Rhea Foundation.

Fountain Square Park has Concerts in the Park tonight. Fountain Square park has Poison Karma at 6:30 - 9 p.m. and Circus Square Park has Exit 4 from 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Chaney's has Ice Cream and a Moovie at dusk, Dreamer. From their ad in the SoKy Happenings in July: "Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a moovie under the stars. Please no outside food or drink."

CASA has their 6th annual Children's Benefit Tennis Tournament today and tomorrow at Kereiakes Park. Call for times and details. 782-5353.

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EVENTS COMING UP:

August 9th: the Sunny 16 Camera Club meets August 11 Lost River Cave has their Spirits in the Cave event.

August 12th the Capital is showing Les Miserables. http://www.capitolarts.com.

August 12th is also the Duncan Hines Festival. 782-0800, and the Bowling Green Gallery Hop.

August 12th and 13th, Orchestra Kentucky has a Retro Series performance, Piano Men, from 8-11 p.m. http://www.OrchestraKentucky.com. 846-2426.

August 13th is Second Saturday in downtown Fountain Square in Bowling Green. 

August 17th is a workshop at the ALIVE Center, Volunteer Recruitment and Retention. You must pre-register for this workshop.

August 18th, the Public Theater of Kentucky presents Annie Jr.

August 19, 20, and 21st is the 3rd Annual Newgrass Festival.

August 21 Dance Arts Sleeping Beauty ("come dressed as the Princess you are") 1-4 p.m. Show is limited to 40 participants. $15.00 for participating children with accompanying adult. $5.00 for observers, Ages 2.5 - 5 years. Call Jackie to pre-register at 270-467-8852.

August 23rd: BGAMUG, the Bowling Green Computer club, meets at 6:30. http://www.bgamug.com.

August 25th John F. Baker Jr. will speak at the Main branch library at 6 p.m.

Big Red's Blitz is August 25th too.

September 10th, The Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin will have a Ghost Hunt. 1-866-559-4741. http://www.GhostHuntWeekends.com.

September 17th is Symphony at the Orchard. http://www.TheSymphonyAtWKU.org.

Sept 17 The Vette City Vixens play the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky & Hot Broads play Naptown Third Alarm (at home) at the Skate Box in Bowling Green.

September 24th is the International Festival in Bowling Green.

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Fun things to do in the Bowling Green Kentucky area this week July 25-31

Cheekwood Ferns (they should love lots of rain!)

Here are selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Monday, July 25 - Sunday, July 31.

Please double-check each event, just in case. 

Monday, July 25
Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register for them. Check the More Stuff Page on this blog for more info.


The ALIVE Center has a class about Early Learning techniques today from 5-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Email michelle.lifeisgood@gmail.com.

The SoKy Fair has a Lawnmower Demolition Derby tonight at the Lampkin Park Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m. 842-7980 or http://www.sokyfair.org.

WhaBah Steakhouse has a Teen Jam at 6-9. Free admission, prize drawing at 8 p.m. The family is invited.




Tuesday, July 26
A free computer class, MS Excel Advanced, is at the Main Branch Library today from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Today is ReadiFest at 4-6 p.m. at Parker-Bennett Elementary School. This event is for all district students and their parents. Read more at the Bowling Green Daily News article here: http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/2011/07/25/news/news3.txt

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. They also have another on Thursday. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

Tonight at the SoKy Fair it is Family Night and a benefit for B.R.A.S.S. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a canned good and get $2 off a ticket. Events will include a Figure 8 Race, Mascot Night, and music by Lost River Cavemen, plus an Inflatable City.

The Girls Only Book Club is having a book discussion on Judy Moody was in a Mood at the Main Branch library at 6:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4822, extension 212.

A free concert by the Music Students of Wanda Lou Blaiz is tonight at 6:30 at WhaBah Steakhouse. Admission is free. 782-6400.




Wednesday, July 27
Today is the United Way of Southern Kentucky  Day of Caring. Find out more: http://www.unitedwaydayofcaring.com or call 843-3205.

A Babysitting Clinic is from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. today at the Medical Center Health and Wellness Center. The fee is $20.00 which includes course materials, lunch, and a T-shirt. You must pre-register to attend. 745-0942.

A free computer class is offered at the Main branch library today from 2-3 p.m., MS Word for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Graham Troopers (for school-age students) meets at 3 today at the Graham Drive branch library.

The SoKy Fair at Lampkin Fairgrounds features a KTPA Tractor pull tonight. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Another free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Main branch library tonight. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

 


Thursday, July 28
A free computer class, Social Networking, is from 3-4 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Another free computer class, Intermediate Computers and the Internet, is at 6-7 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.


Teen Thursday (for grades 6-12) is at 5 p.m. at the Graham Branch library.  781-1441.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The BGHB (Beer Geek Homebrewer's Club) is meeting at 6 p.m. at the Bowling Green Pipe and Tobacco Shop on the Square. Contact Matt at hornmj@topper.wku.edu for more info.

The SoKy Fair features a Compact Demolition Derby and the 2nd Annual Trent Bedding SoKY Bed Race tonight. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more info: Call 842-7980 or visit http://www.sokyfair.org.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an Easy Ride at 6 p.m. for about an hour or an hour and a half through residential neighborhoods. You must wear a helmet. The group meets at 6 p.m. at Kereiakes Park. http://www.BGLOB.com.




Friday, July 29
 Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register for them. Check the More Stuff Page on this blog for more info.

Teen Scene meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library today 782-0252.

From the  Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau: "29-30 Civil War Day Camp, South Union Shaker Village, Fri. 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 9 am - 4 pm, graduation Sat. 4 pm, $75 per child ages 8-12, marching and soldiering, fried chicken dinner, 542-4167, shakermus@logantele.com".

The 3rd Annual Public Art Hanging Awards Presentation is from 5-8 p.m. at The Gallery at 916 at 916 State Street downtown. Proceeds will go to CASA.

The SoKy Fair has an Airgas Demolition Derby tonight at the Lampkin Park Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Concerts in the Park are at both Fountain Square Park (6:30 - 9 p.m.) and at Circus Square Park (7:30 - 10). These are free to the public. 782-0222.




Saturday, July 30
Kiwanis Yoga in the Park is today at Keriakes park behind the shelter starting at 8 a.m. for adults, and 9:15 for preschoolers and their families.  782-6984.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has a talk at 8:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. The talk, by Robert Lessenberry, will be about the journey and history of a rare Jim Crow segregation car now at the Railpark.

From the  Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau: "29-30 Civil War Day Camp, South Union Shaker Village, Fri. 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 9 am - 4 pm, graduation Sat. 4 pm, $75 per child ages 8-12, marching and soldiering, fried chicken dinner, 542-4167, shakermus@logantele.com".

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum also has Storytime today from 10-11. Crafts, games, and train stories are featured. This event is free.

Beech Bend Raceway has the Kentucky Hall of Fame Nostalgia Nationals today. From the What's Happening email by the Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau: "Gates open at 8 a.m. followed by Qualifying races beginning at 9 a.m. then Eliminations at 12:30 p.m. If that's not enough for you, stick around for O'Reilly Saturday Night Fun Racing with SS/S Combo that evening. To learn more about the Nostalgia Nationals, visit the link below or call 502-439-9814. For a full Beech Bend Raceway schedule, visit http://www.beechbend.com." Here is the event page: http://dragracingus60.weebly.com/events.html

Today you may apply for one of 15 free spay or neuter surgeries for low-income pet owners at Petco at 1680 Campbell Lane by AVFA. Time: 11-2. Bring proof of public assistance or tax returns.

Ronnie McDowell, the Stamps Quartet, Ray Walker of the Jordonaires, and Millie Kirkham will perform at the Capital Arts Center along with others for The Elvis Story at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 782-2787. Find out more: http://www.americantowns.com/ky/bowlinggreen/events/the-elvis-story

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Kidz Jam 2011 from 5-8 p.m. Live music - games and wagon rides. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 12 and under, or $25.00 for family (2 adults and kids.) Food is extra. Proceeds will benefit the WKU Early Childhood Center. From their Facebook page: "Come join us for a summer evening of music by some of Bowling Green's most popular musicians including Tyrone Dunn Experiment, The Ernie Small Blues Band, and Billy Duvall. There will be game booths, raffles, a hayride, outdoor activities and more!!! Bring your lawn chair and your family and help support The Renshaw Early Childhood Center (Big Red School), serving the needs of special needs children in the ten county area. Raffle items include a 22 inch Sony flat screen TV donated by McGown TV and Sales and an IPAD donated by Miles Farms, artwork by Chin Boogie Art, restaurant packages, and numerous local business freebies!!!"

The SoKy Fair has a Truck Pull at i7 tonight at the Fairgrounds at Lampkin Park. 842-7980 or http://www.sokyfair.org.

The Bowling Green Evening Lions have a Grand Illusion Magic Show at Warren East High School at 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (6867 Louisville Road) From their Facebook page: "Illusions you've seen on national TV being performed LIVE on stage! An event suitable for the entire family! With over five tons of equipment, it is the largest show of its kind in central United States. It takes five hours just to load-in and set up the equipment and another two hours to tear everything down and load-out of the building. Presenting grand illusions by touring for well over 20 years, working on college campuses, shopping malls, convention centers, cruise ships, school auditoriums, gymnasiums, and performing art centers. They’ve worked with Ed McMahon, were featured on WGN’s "Bozo’s Circus", and have raised over a total of one million dollars for Lions, Kiwanis, Humane Societies, Rotary groups and D.A.R.E. programs." Call 843-1728 for more info./ticket prices.







Sunday, July 31
Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon has 1/2 price admission today for kids 12 and under valid at gate only for Kids Fest. They are open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by Crossroads IGA.

Make sure to visit beautiful Fountain Square Park in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky this summer and take pictures around the beautiful fountain too.

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 A big thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings,  the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages, WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area July 11th-17th

Some fun events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

In Mom's backyard.

These are some selected events in the Western Kentucky area for this week. Some are FREE computer classes for the community. You must pre-register to attend these. Many other events in the area are also free or cheap or donations to a good cause.

Do check every event before attending, just in case. Thanks!

Monday, July 11th

Today (and Fridays) Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 854-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

The Bowling Green Main branch library has a West African Dance Demonstration and Workshop today at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Find out more: 781-4882.

The Kentucky Blues Society has a TEEN JAM at the WhaBah Steakhouse from 6-9 p.m. Families are welcome. 782-6400.

Tuesday, July 12th

The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center has a Kids on the Block First Aid and Emergencies session from 10-11 a.m. Find out more: 745-0942 and make sure there is room. Pre-registration MAY be required.

A free computer class is today at the Main Branch library from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SkyPac has a free hard hat tour today at 4 p.m. They also have one on Thursday. You must make a reservation to attend. Call 393-0080 for more information.

Dorothea Benton Frank is talking at 6 p.m. tonight at either the Main Branch library OR the Christ Episcopal Church (next door to the Main Branch library) today. You must have a free ticket, which you can pick up at any library location. 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Ebay for Beginners, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Wednesday, July 13th
A Guys Read Wednesday event is today at 2:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library for ages 8-13. Call 781-4882, extension 215 for more info.

A Graham Troopers meeting is at 3 p.m. at the Graham Drive Branch library today for school-age students. 781-1441.

Thursday, July 14th

There is a free computer class today, Job Hunting Online, at 9-10:30 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SkyPac has a free hard hat tour today at 4 p.m. You must make a reservation to attend. Call 393-0080 for more information.

The Annual Corvette Homecoming starts today at the Sloan Convention Center. This event continues through the 16th. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

Teen Thursday is at 5 p.m. at the Graham Drive Branch library. Call 781-1441 for more info.

There is a High Five Kids Club meeting today at 4 p.m. for ages K-5. You must pre-register to attend by calling 781-4882, extension 212.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an Easy Ride at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet. The group meets at 6 p.m. at Kereiakes Park. http://www.BGLOB.com.

Friday, July 15th

The Corvette Homecoming continues today at the Sloan Convention Center. This event continues through tomorrow. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

There is a Santa Gertrudis Show and Sale today at 11 a.m. at the WKU Ag Expo Center. Find out more at their Facebook page. 745-3976.

A free computer class, Computing for Seniors, is from 10-11 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

Circus Square park is having a concert in Circus Square Park tonight from 6:30 - 10 p.m. 782-0222. 

Teen Scene meets tonight at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library for students grade 6-12.

Today (and Mondays) Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 854-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Saturday, July 16th

Kiwanis Yoga in the Park is this morning at Keriakes Park at 8 a.m. for individuals and 9:15 a.m. for children and parents or guardians. Find out more: http://bgkiwanis.org/.

Via Amy: "The Empowering Women Seminar Series continues! July 16th 10a-12p. Topics: Budgeting to start funding for retirement (Tamara Clark); Getting a Job Part 3: The Interview and Follow-up (Amy Brumlow); Arthritis and Osteoporosis: Prevention and Alternative Treatments (Amy Brumlow,DC) FREE, but must register to attend by calling 904-2639 or email bodyworkschiropractic@gmail.com Door Prizes and light refreshments served!"

The Corvette Homecoming is also today at the Sloan Convention Center. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is sponsoring a free storytime today at 10-11 a.m. in the caboose. Find out more: 745-7317.

A Parade of Ponds event is today sponsored by the Barren County Long Term Care Ombudsman, from 10-4. Tickets are $10. Call 842-7587 for tickets or you can also buy tickets via this page: http://klaid.org/ombudsman/PoP/Default.aspx. Find out more about the Ombudsman program: http://klaid.org/ombudsman.

The Skate Box has a Lock-In today starting at 7 p.m. and going to 6 a.m. This is $15.00. Bring shampoos, toothbrush, etc. for our Troops overseas. Find out more: 843-3394.

Sunday, July 17th

The Capital Arts Center has Southern Gospel Music today starting at 2 p.m. Bring a canned food item for admission which will help stock a local Food Bank. Doors open at 1 p.m. 782-2787. See the events page: http://www.capitolarts.com/index.html.

Events for the whole week: Cram the Corvette: bring school supplies for needy kids to the Corvette parked at the National Corvette Museum. This car will be part of the big "Cram the Bus" event. 781-7973.

Lost River cave has a Geocaching 101 event today from 2-4 p.m. Call 393-0077 for more information or visit the learn more: http://www.lostrivercave.com/Geocaching.html and http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html#geocacheevent (scroll down).

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Fun stuff to do in the Bowling Green area June 27th - July 1st

Here are some fun events in the Bowling Green area for this week, June 27th- July 1st. Find more events by clicking on the links on the right side of this blog.
New additions are in red (Thunderfest starts at 5:00 p.m. July 1st).
 

Monday, June 27

Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Summer Family Fun Tour. It is $7.00 per person. You must call ahead for reservations. The time is 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 843-5567

The ALIVE Center has a free class today, BabyNet: Green Homes from 5-7 p.m. Contact  michelle.lifeisgood@gmail.com for details.

Youth auditions are today for grades 2-6 for the musical, "A Pirate's Life for Me," at the Capital Arts Center at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Call 782-2787 for details. There are also auditions tomorrow from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28

Youth auditions are today for grades 2-6 for the musical, "A Pirate's Life for Me," at the Capital Arts Center at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Call 782-2787 for details.

Lego Club #1 meets at 6 p.m. at the Bowling Green Main library. This club is for ages 5 and up.  You must pre-register to attend. Call Stephanie W. at 781-4882, extension 212.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free showing of "Venus: Our Sister Planet" at 7:00 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. 745-4044.

Wednesday, June 29 

Today is Concert in the Park at Fountain Square Park featuring Rick Arnold starting at noon. Bring your chairs and blankets and have lunch downtown!

A free computer class, E-mail Intermediate, is held at the Main Branch library today from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 71-4882.

Another free computer class, Facebook for beginners, is at the Main Branch library from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882 to register.

Thursday, June 30

The Main Branch library is sponsoring a Writing Workshop with author Heather Vogel Frederick at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Contact Ashley F. at 781-4882 extension 203.

A free MacBook computer class, Computing for Seniors, is from 2-3 at the Bob Kirby Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. call 782-0252.

The WKU Chess Club meets today at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The BG League of Bicyclists are having another Easy Ride today starting at 6 p.m. at Keriakes Park. Helmets are required. 779-4739.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free showing of "Venus: Our Sister Planet" at 7:00 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. 745-4044.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "06/30/11 WKU and Murray State University's Training Resource Centers present Project HOPE orientation, 5:30pm Thurs. June 30, at the ALIVE Center, 1818 3W ByPass, Bowling Green. HOPE is: Helping to Organize, Provide for and Empower youth. You can be a mentor to a teen who lives in your community; if you are at least 21 years old and can make a one year commitment to one of the 255 foster teens in the Barren River region or one of the 130+ foster teens in the Green River region, please call 1-877-944-9970."

Friday, July 1


Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Summer Family Fun Tour. It is $7.00 per person. You must call ahead for reservations. The time is 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 843-5567.

Chaney's Dairy Barn also has an "I Pledge" project today. From their site: "July 1 | "I Pledge" Project | 4PM - 7PM. Children ages 12 & under are welcome to come to Chaney's and recite from memory the Pledge of Allegiance to receive a free child's scoop of ice cream in a cup or plain cone." More info: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/pledge.html

It is also Thunderfest tonight starting at 5 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum. This of course has music and a fireworks show, plus booths and more. $5.00 per person or $15.00 per carload.


See more activities at the More Stuff for June page (here) and at Art Exhibits and Shows this Month.

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