Thanksgiving Week 2012 in the Bowling Green Kentucky area this week, Nov. 18-24

Hi all! This is a small sampling of events this week, Nov. 18th - 24th, Monday through Saturday.

A traditional Thanksgiving - from Ben Franske on Wikimedia Commons (CC).

Have a great holiday week.

 I look forward to this holiday week all year long. I celebrate Thanksgiving this year with even more gusto, knowing that I have a lot to be grateful for.

Some of my family and friends on Facebook mention that they are thankful for many things this month too. This week I am especially thankful for living in an area that celebrates diversity, the arts, education, and much more. And I am thankful for all of my wonderful family and friends.

Many more events pages to peruse are listed on my new page, Bowling Green Event Links, at the top of this blog.

IMPORTANT: Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct. 

Sunday, November 18th
BG Jr. HS 3rd Annual Will Sing for Food Concert (Singers bring food cans!)
Free Faculty Organ Recital at Christ Episcopal Church
Agatha Christie's Spider's Web production is today at 3 p.m. at PTK.

Monday, Nov. 19th
Western's Got Talent - Talent Show, 7:30 - 10 p.m. at DUC 0224.

Tuesday, Nov. 20th
5:30 - 9:00 - WKU Trombone Choir Recital is at Ivan Wilson FAC 0189.  From the Visitbyky page: "WKU Trombone Choir Recital
When: Tue, Nov. 20, 2012 @ 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Western Kentucky University
Join WKU’s Symphony as they present, “WKU Trombone Choir Recital.” The concert will take place at the Recital Hall in WKU’s Fine Arts Center at 7:30pm. This event is free and open to the community. For more information, call 270-745-7681 or visit http://www.bgswo.org."

And here are some free computer classes from the Kentucky Libraries Adult Events website page:

Tuesday, November 20, 2012	MS Excel Advanced (Main): 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
You must pre-register for Library Classes by calling each library and signing up first. 781-4882.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012	Genealogy for Beginners (Kirby): 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
This course provides a basic introduction on how to access and navigate various online websites related to genealogical research. Includes an overview of the HeritageQuest and Ancestry Library Edition databases that are offered through the library. You must pre-register for Library Classes by calling each library and signing up first. Kirby library: 782-0252.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012	Learn to Download eBooks and Audiobooks (Main): 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops and/or digital devices to this class.

 
You must pre-register for Library Classes by calling each library and signing up first. 781-4882.
 
Wednesday, Nov. 21st
Not much is going on today. People are getting ready for Thanksgiving...

Thursday, Nov. 22nd
Happy Thanksgiving!

 










From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "11/22/12 The 26th Annual Monticello Banking Company Great Turkey 5K Run and 3K Walk will be on Thursday, November 22nd (Thanksgiving Morning) starting at 8:00 am at Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green, Ky. This annual family event includes a 5K Run and 3K Walk with Thanksgiving themed door prizes and awards, and it is the sole funding provider for the Bowling Green Road Runner WKU Scholarships. Registration starts at $10 for individuals and $25 for families. For more information and registration please call Brad at 270-779-6065 or go to www.BGRR.com"

Friday, Nov. 23rd 
Not much is going on today either. Some lucky people are choosing to sleep today, I think. 

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
 
Saturday Nov. 24th
Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Holiday Open House today from 11-5. 

Also today is a free hot breakfast at the Madison Avenue General Baptist Church from 8-10 a.m.  (Via the WBKO Community Calendar).

Fun Events to Come: 

The BGAMUG Computer Club meets November 27th at 6:30. The public is invited.
 
The Moscow Ballet will perform Nov. 29 at SKyPAC.

November 30th is the Downtown Lights Up ceremony and Holiday Market at Fountain Square.

December 1st is the Jaycees Christmas Parade.

The Eloise B Houchens Center in Bowling Green is having another Trees of Christmas exhibit throughout next month (December) ad they will be open every day that month. Find out more via email: houchenscenter@yahoo.com.

December 9th, the Corvette Museum will have Sleigh Rides with Santa.  

See more Winter Holiday events at the BG KY Holidays in Bowling Green page.

And look up more events on these other sites.

I love Bowling Green!

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, 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.

Again, Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct. 
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Event highlights in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Nov. 5-9, 2012

Here are some Monday - Friday event highlights in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Here are a couple of events per day in the area.

Monday, November 5th
Today the Main branch library has a free computer class about Microsoft Excel from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

From the WBKO Community Events page: "MON 11/5 “The Atlantic Ensemble” Concert – Recital Hall in FAC at 7:30 pm – FREE - A Baroque Chamber group from Murfreesboro, TN (flute, baroque oboe, violin, cello)"

Tuesday, November 6th
Today is Election Day! Get out and vote. Warren County voting times are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. I personally will be going early, it's just easier for me that way.
 I will be watching the TV with great interest today!

Vote sign - by kristin_a (Meringue Bake Shop)

on Flickr.  

The WKU Hardin Planetarium on Western's Campus has a free presentation today at 7 p.m. called PlanetQuest: Discovering Worlds Around Other Stars. The doors open 15 minutes before the show. It is first-come, first-served seating.
 
Wednesday, November 7th
Another free computer class is offered today at the Main branch library from 10-11 a.m. It is Intermediate Computers and the Internet. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class is at the Bob Kirby Branch library at 2:30 p.m., Google Docs.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Thursday, November 8th
The Silver Bells project takes donations today at 1700 Destiny Lane from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to make the holidays brighter for personal care home residents.  Find out more: 842-7587.

The Warren County Public Library has Christian author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst talking about her latest book at 6 p.m. at the CEC Parish Hall next to the Main Library. You can get a ticket at any library location. Find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/lysa-terkeurst/.

The WKU Chess club meets at 6 p.m. at the Faculty House on the WKU Campus. The public is invited. You may want to bring your chess set. More info: 918-809-6278.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium on Western's Campus has a free presentation today at 7 p.m. called PlanetQuest: Discovering Worlds Around Other Stars. The doors open 15 minutes before the show. It is first-come, first-served seating.

Barnes and Noble and the WKU Libraries presents a Kentucky Live presentation at 7 p.m.featuring Rick Redmen, speaking about the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Find out more: The Louisville Slugger at Kentucky Live from the WKU Libraries Blog.

Baseball photo by Rafael Amado Deras on Flickr.

SKyPAC has Ronnie Dunn performing tonight. Find out more here: Ronnie Dunn at SKyPAC.

The WKU Department of Theater and Dance presents Urinetown at 8 p.m. at the Russell H. Miller Theatre at the Fine Arts Center. 745-3121. From the WKU site: "by Mark Holland & Greg Kotis
An uproarious musical of greed, corruption and love, set in a future where a single malevolent company profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the chaos a hero rises to lead the revolution! Adult tickets are $18.00 and students pay $15.00."

Friday, November 9th
 Today WKU has the Hilltopper Battalion 5K Formation Run starting at 6:30 a.m. at Diddle Arena. 745-4293. Find out more:  http://www.wku.edu/rotc/ and http://wkunews.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/veteransday-2012/.

The Southern Kentucky Choral Society has their Fall Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. 745-3751. Find out more at their Event Facebook page and also the WBKO Community Events page here.

Of course there are WAY more things to do in the area. Check these sites to find out more:

The City Events Calendar

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau Calendar Events page

Fountain Square Players Plays and tryout dates - plus their Facebook page.

Public Theater of Kentucky - Now Playing - Sunburst Youth Theater -  and Coming up Next (current)

The Symphony at WKU Performances and Dates

The WKU AG-Expo Center Events Calendar

The BGAMUG Computer Club website with meeting dates and times - and their Facebook page. (click to join).

Orchestra Kentucky Performances and Dates

WKU Events and the WKU Calendar of Events

The National Corvette Museum 2012 and 2013 Events pages

Beech Bend Dragstrip News

The Eloise B. Houchens Center tour and info. page

Lost River Cave and Valley events page

The WCVK Community Happenings Page

The WBKO Community Calendar 

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum news, calendar, and upcoming events page

SKyPAC's Events Calendar

Riverview at Hobson Grove's Events Page at the City Site

The Bowling Green Daily News Calendar

Concerts on the Eventful Page

Bowling Green Parent Magazine Calendar

Chaney's Dairy Barn News and Events Page

Warren County Libraries computer workshops, special events, children and youth events, and calendars.

The Online Visitor's Guide is handy for when you just want that "something special" to do too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct. 

I love Bowling Green!

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars 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, 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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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucy area Sunday-Thursday, Oct. 21st - 25th

It has been a very exciting weekend for everyone in the area. 

It was WKU's Homecoming!

WKU's Homecoming Parade, 2011

Here are just a few things to do in the area from Sunday, October 21st through Thursday, October 25th.

Check the last posting for more Homecoming Weekend activities.

Sunday, October 21st

From the WKU Events Pages:
"10 a.m.  SKTPA. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, 745-3976.

11 a.m. GOSPEL BENEFIT CONCERT. Part of 2012 Homecoming. Kentucky Museum. Contact Alumni Relations, 745-4395.

1 p.m. SOCCER vs. North Texas. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.

2 p.m. 16^TH ANNUAL JIM WAYNE MILLER CELEBRATION OF WRITING featuring author Ed McClanahan. Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact Mary Ellen Miller, 745-5721.

3 p.m. CONCERT: Autumn Collage. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.

5 p.m. CONCERT: Women in the Arts: The Sapphire Trio in the Middle East. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."

Beech Bend Park has NHRA Racing today. 


Monday, October 22nd

From the WKU Events Pages:
"6:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Freedom Sings: Music that Matters. Van Meter Hall. Contact Jeanine Cherry, 745-8921."

A free computer class is offered today, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, at the Main branch library from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Tuesday, October 23rd

From the WKU Events Pages:
"7 p.m. LECTURE: I’ll Make a Man Out of You: Redefining Strong Female Characters by Anita Sarkeesian. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. Contact Gender and Women’s Studies, 745-6477."

Another free computer class is today, Facebook for Beginners, from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Wednesday, October 24th

From the VisitBGKY site: Today is Food Day at the WKU Ag Expo Center from 9 am. to 8 p.m.

A free computer class is offered today, Learn to Download Ebooks and Audiobooks, from 10-11 a.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


Thursday, October 25th

From the WKU Events Pages:
8 a.m.  STRINGS INVITATIONAL. Van Meter Hall. Contact Bill Scott, 745-3751.

4 p.m. LECTURE: Kenya: From Independence to the 21st Century by Isaac Muhando, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant for Swahili. Faculty House. Contact Modern Languages, 745-2401."

Save the Date!

October 26th is the Kentucky High School Rodeo at the Ag-Expo Center.

October 27th is the Kiwanis Club Zombie Walk at 4 p.m. at the BG Ballpark.

Also, the Country Boy Demolition Derby is today at Lampkin Park.

Also October 27th is the Monster Dash 5K at 7 p.m. at Keriakes Park to benefit the Joseph's Hope Foundation.

October 28th is is a free computer class at the Main branch library, about Google Docs. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

October 30th is a Mac Lab from 3-5 p.m. at the Graham Drive branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-1441.

Have a great week!

Betsyanne
Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct. 

I love Bowling Green!

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

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars 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.

And here is My Personal Page and blog
The Nontrads site and blog
My Squidoo pages
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook
Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads

Things going on around the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky Mon-Fri, 9-24-9-28-2012

Events this week, Monday through Friday, 9-24 through 9-9-28, 2012

Just us girls... at the Pumpkin Patch at Cheekwood this weekend.

 
Monday, 9-24-2012
Today is the Junior Achievement Golf Classic starting at 1 p.m. at Crosswinds Golf Course. Find out more: http://jaforkids.com/events_wendysgolfclassic.htm.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets tonight at the F.O.P. for ages 21 and up. Find out more: 991-4040.


Tuesday, 9-25

Today the Junior Achievement Golf Classic continues. Find out more: http://jaforkids.com/events_wendysgolfclassic.htm.

A free computer class is offered at the Main branch library today from 2-3:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Today there is a free yoga class on WKU's South Lawn from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Find out more:  http://4yoga.me/2012/09/01/wkus-free-outdoor-yoga/. Bring your mat, and meet the instructor in front of the Preston Center.

The Graham Branch library has a Mac Lab today for all ages, from 3-5 p.m. Find out more: 781-1441.

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

The Kentucky Museum has a Pecha Kucha show at 7 p.m. The event is free, with a cash bar. 745-6082. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/images/education/pecha_kucha_9_2012.php.

Wednesday, 9-26

A Microsoft Intermediate computer class is today from 10-11 a.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
 
Thursday, 9-27
The Main branch library offers a free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Cal 781-4882.

Author Sandra Brown will speak at 6 p.m. at the CEC Parish Hall, next to the Main branch library today. You can get tickets from any library location. find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/author-sandra-brown/.

The WKU Chess Club meets tonight at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set. 

Filmmaker Morgan Atkinson is at WKU's Kentucky Building for Kentucky Live at 6 p.m. Find out more: http://library.blog.wku.edu/2012/09/21/1st-film-producer-to-speak-at-ky-live-morgan-atkinson/.

SKyPAC is showing The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One Target Earth at 7:30. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/intergalactic-nemesis-book-one-target-earth.

The WKU Theater and Dance department presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center's Russell Miller Theater FAC 0214. This show is for mature audiences only. 745-3121. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

Friday, 9-28

Fountain Square Players presents Perfect Wedding at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. 782-3119. Find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/fountain-square-players-present-perfect-wedding/.

The Smiths Grove Branch library has a free computer class today, Downloading EBooks and Audio Books, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Symphony at WKU presents Russian Romance at 7:30 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. 745-5222. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/theatre-and-dance/news/index.php?view=article&articleid=1642.

Gordon Lightfoot is playing at SKyPAC tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 to $70.00. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

The WKU Theater and Dance department presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center's Russell Miller Theater FAC 0214. This show is for mature audiences only. 745-3121. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

Cheekwood in Nashville has a great Scarecrow exhibit outdoors now. Also, there is an outdoor toy train exhibit set up. See some photos of these here.

Also, save the date!

(9-29-2012) From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 5-7 is the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at the L & N Depot.


"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

Saturday, October 27th: The Bowling Green Zombie Walk! http://www.facebook.com/BGZombieWalk.

You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky. I try to keep this updated regularly now, so check back often.

I love Bowling Green!

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

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

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. 

Betsyanne

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Here comes the weekend! Events in the BG, KY area for Friday - Monday, September 7-10, 2012

It's going to be a fun weekend.

Photo from one by Joe DeShon posted on WikiMedia Commons.

Friday, September 7th
The Special Olympics Softball State Championships are being held today at Buchanon Park.

A free computer class is today from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Smiths Grove Branch library, "Microsoft Word Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Balloons, Tunes and BBQ event continues today at 4 p.m. at the Bowling Green Warren County Airport.

Also Ice Cream and a MooVie is happening at Chaney's Dairy Barn at 7 p.m. (dusk). Tonight the movie is Happy Feet 2.

The 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale is today from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way. Proceeds will benefit local community projects. This event continues on Saturday.

The Fourth Wall Ensemble (Flute, trombone, and percussion) plays today at WKU's Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. This concert is free.745-3751.

Lost River Cave has several events this month, like Fall Break Bash. Read about them: Lost River Cave events. 

Tonight the Delafield Homecoming Festival features discounted carnival rides starting at 6 p.m. at Sugar Maple Square. Find out more at the VisitBGKY site here.

Saturday, September 8th
The Vette City Roller Derby has a Doubleheader at the Skate Box on Three Springs Road at 4 p.m. See their Faceook page here: http://www.facebook.com/VetteCityRollerDerby.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  
"9/8/12 Rockfield United Methodist Church, Rockfield, Ky. Will be having their Annual Ice Cream Supper on September 8th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Hamburger and Hotdog plates will be available in addition to the desserts. The price is $9.00 for a meal including dessert. All items can be purchased separately. For more information call: Linda Sparks at 270-782-2690."
 
"9/8/12 American Red Cross will be having a Food Pantry Drive on Saturday, September 8th at Walmart on Campbell Lane Bowling Green, Ky. From 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. Please help rRestock the shelves with Some of the items like canned goods, boxed cereals, crackers, toilet paper, bottled water. You can call American Red Cross for a full list of items needed. 270-781-7377. Cash and check contributions will also be accepted for purchasing food. "

and: "9/8/12 1st Annual 9/11 Heroes Run will be Saturday, September 8th 2012, at Kereiakes Park Trail, Bowling Green, Ky. There will be a 5k & Family 1 mile Run/Walk . Registration is available now at 911heroesrun.com ( shirts are guaranteed to online registration) or you can register starting at 3:00 the day of the event with the 5K race beginning at 5:30 pm. 50% of the proceeds will help the Pennyroyal Homeless Veterans Center. Awards will be given to top overall male/female finishers as well as by age group. For more information please email: BowlingGreen@911heroesrun.com."

The Special Olympic Softball championships continue today at Buchanon Park.

Beech Bend has the Holley LS Fest today starting at 7 a.m. http://www.lsfest.com. This event continues tomorrow too.

The famous Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ event at the Bowling Green Warren County Airport starts in the a.m. Be looking for balloons around town today for the fly-in! Here is their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/BalloonsTunesBBQ. The event continues tomorrow too.

The 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale continues today from 9 - 5:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way. Proceeds will benefit local community projects.

Jackson's Orchard has a SOKY Kids' Expo today from 10-4. This event is free. 842-0420, http://www.sokykidsexpo.com.


Today is also the Second Saturday Street Fair from 9-3 in downtown Bowling Green, unless there is a lot of rain.
Second Saturday has been cancelled as of Friday night. Sorry!

The 5th Annual Delafield Homecoming Festival is also today, at Sugar Maple Square, from 10-7. 784-4325. See this website for details. Also (From the WCVK Community Happenings page:) Also: "9/8/12 Delafield Homecoming Festival, Sugar Maple Square, Bowling Green, Ky. from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm with a car show, music, food, games, yard sale and more. Free admission, for more information call: Martha Deputy at 270-784-4325."

Sunday, September 9th
Today there is a FREE presentation at 2:00 p.m. at the WKU Hardin Planetarium called Curiosity on Mars. Seating is first-come, first served.

The Bowling Green Retirement Village has an Art for the Ages Art show today. 842-5433.

Beech Bend's Holley LS Fest continues today starting at 7 a.m. http://www.lsfest.com.

The famous Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ event continues today at 7 a.m. with another flyover event. This even is at the Bowling Green Warren County Airport. Be looking for balloons around town today for the fly-in! Here is their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/BalloonsTunesBBQ.

The 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale continues today from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way. Proceeds will benefit local community projects.

Monday, September 10th
Today the Bowling Green Retirement Village's Art for the Ages Art show continues. 842-5433.

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

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

The Smiths Grove Branch library also has a free computer class today,  Learn to Pinterest, from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club for ages 21 and over meets tonight from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the F.O.P. Call 991-4040 for more info. New dancers are welcome.

Also, save the date!



"9/15/12 The “Running For St. Jude 5K and 1 Mile Walk" will be on September 15th At Phil Moore Park Alvaton, Ky. Registration starting at 7:30 am. With races following afterwards at 8:00 for the 5K run and 8:30 the 1 Mile Walk. The cost is $20 for the run and $15 for the walk. You can register online at active.com or stop by Trax Running to pick up a registration form. For more information please call: Marshall at 270-991-3936."

"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

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. 

Have a fun weekend!

Betsyanne

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Events Tuesday - Friday, Sept. 4-7, 2012 in the Bowling Green Kentucky area

Whew! Just got this done. More events will be added later. I hope you had a GREAT Labor Day weekend.

Tuesday, September 4th
 The Graham Drive branch library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. Call for more info: 781-1441.

HOTEL, Inc. has a Homeless Outreach meeting today from 5-6 p.m. at 1005 Boatlanding Road. Call 782-1263 for more info.

Author Rick Bragg speaks at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. Tickets are available at all library locations.

There is a free Planetarium showing at 7 p.m. at the WKU Hardin Planetarium, Curiosity on Mars. It is first-come, first-served seating.

Wednesday, September 5th
It is the 5th Anniversary of the Historic RailPark and Train Museum. You can get into the museum for $5.00 today if you ention the anniversary. 745-7317.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Corn Maze today from 10-9.

A free computer class is today at 1 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Thursday, September 6th
A Writing Workshop happens today with Author Neil White from 3-5 p.m. at the Knicely Conference Center Room 12. This event is free.

A free computer class is today, Introduction to Pinterest, at 11 a.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ starts today at 5 p.m. with Kids Night at the Bowling Green Warren County Airport.

The WKU Chess Club meets at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty house on the hill.

SKyPac has Candlebox in Concert at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25.00.

There is a free Planetarium showing at 7 p.m. at the WKU Hardin Planetarium, Curiosity on Mars. It is first-come, first-served seating.

Friday, September 7th
The Special Olympics Softball State Championships are being held today at Buchanon Park.

A free computer class is today from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Smiths Grove Branch library, "Microsoft Word Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Balloons, Tunes and BBQ event continues today at 4 p.m. at the Bowling Green Warren County Airport.

Also Ice Cream and a MooVie is happening at Chaney's Dairy Barn at 7 p.m. (dusk). Tonight the movie is Happy Feet 2.

The 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale is today from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way. Proceeds will benefit local community projects.

The Fourth Wall Ensemble (Flute, trombone, and percussion) plays today at WKU's Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. This concert is free.745-3751.

And Save these Dates:

Lost River Cave has several events this month, like Fall Break Bash. Read about them: Lost River Cave events.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  
"9/8/12 Rockfield United Methodist Church, Rockfield, Ky. Will be having their Annual Ice Cream Supper on September 8th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Hamburger and Hotdog plates will be available in addition to the desserts. The price is $9.00 for a meal including dessert. All items can be purchased separately. For more information call: Linda Sparks at 270-782-2690."
 
Also: "9/8/12 Delafield Homecoming Festival, Sugar Maple Square, Bowling Green, Ky. from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm with a car show, music, food, games, yard sale and more. Free admission, for more information call: Martha Deputy at 270-784-4325."

"9/8/12 American Red Cross will be having a Food Pantry Drive on Saturday, September 8th at Walmart on Campbell Lane Bowling Green, Ky. From 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. Please help rRestock the shelves with Some of the items like canned goods, boxed cereals, crackers, toilet paper, bottled water. You can call American Red Cross for a full list of items needed. 270-781-7377. Cash and check contributions will also be accepted for purchasing food. "

and: "9/8/12 1st Annual 9/11 Heroes Run will be Saturday, September 8th 2012, at Kereiakes Park Trail, Bowling Green, Ky. There will be a 5k & Family 1 mile Run/Walk . Registration is available now at 911heroesrun.com ( shirts are guaranteed to online registration) or you can register starting at 3:00 the day of the event with the 5K race beginning at 5:30 pm. 50% of the proceeds will help the Pennyroyal Homeless Veterans Center. Awards will be given to top overall male/female finishers as well as by age group. For more information please email: BowlingGreen@911heroesrun.com."

"9/15/12 The “Running For St. Jude 5K and 1 Mile Walk" will be on September 15th At Phil Moore Park Alvaton, Ky. Registration starting at 7:30 am. With races following afterwards at 8:00 for the 5K run and 8:30 the 1 Mile Walk. The cost is $20 for the run and $15 for the walk. You can register online at active.com or stop by Trax Running to pick up a registration form. For more information please call: Marshall at 270-991-3936."

"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

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. 

Have a fun rest of the week!

Betsyanne

Like my new Betsy's Cute Animal Links on Facebook. (A work in progress!)
And join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads
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Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads

Bowling Green area events Tuesday-Monday, August 21-27

Bowling Green had the American Idol bus visit downtown last week.

It was so exciting. You can see photos of this event by clicking on this link.

This week has some good events too.

Tuesday, August 21st

The Graham Drive Community Library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 for all ages. Find out more: 781-1441.

And here is something REALLY fun.

JJ Walker of Good Times. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.

Jimmie JJ Walker, author and actor, will be discussing his book, "Dyn-O-Mite" at 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church next to the Main branch library. Get your free ticket at any library location or call 781-4882.

SKyPAC has The Tempest showing today through Thursday. http://www.theskypac.com/event/tempest. 
Tickets are $15, $12, and $8. Check the site for school day performances too.

Auditions are today for the SOKY Community Children's Chorus for grades 4-7 at 6-7:30 at the Knicely Conference Center. You must pre-register before the auditions. Call 745-1912 for information and to pre-register. 

Beech Bend Raceway has Tuesday Night Drags Fun Racing tonight. Gates open at 6. 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team has All You Can Eat Tuesday at Home Run Grill today for an $8.00 ticket upgrade. The game takes place at the BG Ballpark at 6:30 p.m. More info: 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.

Wednesday, August 22nd

Today a free computer class is offered at the Main Branch library at 6-7 p.m., Introduction to Genealogy Resources. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SKyPAC has The Tempest showing today and tomorrow. http://www.theskypac.com/event/tempest. 
Tickets are $15, $12, and $8. Check the site for school day performances too.

Thursday, August 23rd

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


SKyPAC has The Tempest showing today. http://www.theskypac.com/event/tempest. 
Tickets are $15, $12, and $8. Check the site for school day performances too.

Another free computer class,is today, Intro to Mac, is at 2 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The WKU Chess Club meets at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods has Thrifty Thursday today with $2 food and drink specials until the 7th inning. The game is at the BG Ballpark at 6:30. More info: 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.

Honk, Jr., the Musical plays tonight at 7 p.m. at the PTK (Public Theatre of Kentucky) Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are $8.00 and $10.00. 781-6233.

Auditions are today for the Southern Kentucky Choral Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (show up any time in this time frame) and 7-9 p.m. (make an appointment first) at the WKU Music Rehearsal Hall #208. 
Call 745-1912 to make your appointment, email sing@wku.edu or go to http://www.wku.edu/sing for information and to pre-register. Here is info from the WBKO Community Events page: "Audition to be a part of the Southern KY Choir. This group, composed of over 100 community members and students from all backgrounds and occupation, is looking for new music lovers to sing during the fall semester. Modest auditions are held to ensure proper voice placement within the ensemble. Keep Singing, Bowling Green! Drew Mitchell, 270-799-3739".

Friday, August 24th

Auditions are today for the Southern Kentucky Choral Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (show up any time in this time frame) Call 745-1912 for more info., email sing@wku.edu or go to http://www.wku.edu/sing.
Here is info from the WBKO Community Events page: "Audition to be a part of the Southern KY Choir. This group, composed of over 100 community members and students from all backgrounds and occupation, is looking for new music lovers to sing during the fall semester. Modest auditions are held to ensure proper voice placement within the ensemble. Keep Singing, Bowling Green! Drew Mitchell, 270-799-3739".

A free computer class is today from 2-3 p.m., Email for Beginners, at the Smiths Grove Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

Chaney's has another Ice Cream and a Moo-vie tonight at dusk, "Smurfs". This event is free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, no outside food please.

Honk, Jr., the Musical plays tonight at 7 p.m. at the PTK (Public Theatre of Kentucky) Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are $8.00 and $10.00. 781-6233.

Bowling Green Hot Rods have a Drawstring backpack giveaway tonight. It is also Scout sleepover night. The game starts at 7 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. More info: 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.

There are Concerts in the Park at both Fountain Square Park and Circus Square Park starting at 6 p.m. and going to 10 p.m. 782-0222.

Tonight there is an Agape Gala starting at 6 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church at 1215 State Street to benefit Hospice of Southern Kentucky. This event is black tie optional, and features a sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions, and music and dancing. Tickets are $75.00. Call 843-6563.

Saturday, August 25th

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has another of their All Aboard Series. This morning from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. their topic is Hobos: The Life and Times of an American Icon. 745-7317. Debra Henninger will be the speaker.

The Main branch library has a free Lee Martin Writing Workshop today on writing memoirs from 10 a.m. to noon.  More info: 781-4882. 

The BG Masonic Lodge #73 at 1601 Westen Avenue is having an All-You-Can Eat Catfish Fry today from 3-7 p.m. to benefit the Orphans and Widows Fund. 270-202-7847.

Chaney's has a Family Fun Fest today from 10-3. 270-843-5567. They also have another Ice Cream and a Moo-vie tonight at dusk, "Smurfs". This event is free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, no outside food please.
 
Christ United Methodist Church has a Cave Mill Cookout today from 4:30 - 7 p.m. This event is free. 842-4343.

Today is also the free Family Fun Day at WKU's Houchens-Smith Stadium from 4-6 p.m. 270-745-6562. This event has lots of fun activities like meeting touring the football facility and "WKU football team, cheerleaders, Topperettes, Big Red and more." See this article to find out more: WBKO Article.

Bowling Green Evening Lions are sponsoring a Magic Show at 7i p.m. at Warren East High School. More info: 843-1728.

Honk, Jr., the Musical plays tonight at 7 p.m. at the PTK (Public Theatre of Kentucky) Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are $8.00 and $10.00. 781-6233.

Sunday, August 26th

Honk, Jr., the Musical plays today at 3 p.m. at the PTK (Public Theatre of Kentucky) Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are $8.00 and $10.00. 781-6233.

Monday, August 27th

A free computer class, Introduction To Genealogy Resources, takes place today at the Main branch library from 9-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

The Women in Charge Luncheon is today from 12-1 at the Medical Center Auditorium. You must pre-register to attend. More info: 745-1010.

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

And Save this Date:

September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

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. 

Have a fun rest of the week!

Betsyanne

Like my new Betsy's Cute Animal Links on Facebook. (A work in progress!)
And join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads
And here is:  My Personal Page and blog The Nontrads site and blog
My Squidoo pages
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook
Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads