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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Events Wed. through Fri. August 14-16, 2012

Hey, what happened to Monday? (haha) Oops, it got left off the calendar. I hope you still had a fun day!
This photo is by FooNar on Flickr. It makes a GREAT question mark.

My Calendar of Selected Events in the BG, KY area:

New - new - it's official - American Idol will be in town on Friday for their small town tour. Read more from the Daily News.

Wednesday, August 15

This is the second day of the Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove for ages 8-12 starting at 3:30 p.m. You must be pre-registered to attend. Call to see if there is an opening. 843-5565. This event started yesterday.

A free computer class is today, Email For Beginners, at 2 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You mut pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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

Thursday, August 16

Kids on the Block is doing a presentation on Bullies and School Safety today at the Bob Kirby branch library at 4 p.m. Find out more: 782-0252.

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

The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 7 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.

Friday, August 17

Big News - American Idol is in downtown Bowling Green today on Fountain Square. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Find out more at the Daily News article.

A free computer class is today from 10-11 a.m., Facebook for Beginners, at the Smiths Grove branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The AARP meets today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church. The meeting is a potluck. Call for more info: 782-0712.

Tonight is Concerts in the Park! Both downtown squares will be alive with sound from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 7 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.

There is a Garden Party at the Cave... which cave? Lost River Cave. This will benefit the BGWC Humane Society. Tickets are $40.00 each. More info: 783-9404.

And Save the Dates!

August 18th is the International Geocaching event at the Basil Griffin Park picnic shelter #1 from 6-7 p.m. Find out more: 270-779-6814.

August 18th is also Orchestra Kentucky and SKyPAC presents Sgt. Pepper on Abbey Road with the Rewinders at 7:30 p.m. http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/

August 19th Lost River Cave has a free class, Introduction to Geocaching, at 1-3 p.m. at the Birch Room.Find out more: 393-0077.

August 19th also The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 3 p.m. today at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.

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.

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Monday, August 13, 2012

Tuesday, August 14 - Friday, August 17, 2012 - selected events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area

Hey, what happened to Monday? (haha) Oops, it got left off the calendar. I hope you still had a fun day!
This photo is by FooNar on Flickr. It makes a GREAT question mark.

My Calendar of Selected Events in the BG, KY area:

Tuesday, August 14

The South Central Kentucky Coalition on Homelessness meets at 9 a.m. at the ALIVE Center. Find out more: http://www.sckyhomeless.org

The Graham Drive branch library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. Call to find out more: 781-1441.

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

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

The SoKy Community Children's Chorus auditions are today at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Carrol Knicely Conference Center for grades 4-7. You need to pre-register by calling 745-1912.

This is the first day of the Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove for ages 8-12 starting at 3:30 p.m. Call to see if there is an opening. 843-5565. This is a two-day event. You must pre-register to attend by emailing Laura Southard at riverview.at.hg@att.net. The cost is only $5.00 per person. From the City website: "In this two day workshop, each child will learn to piece together and create a small quilt for their doll's bed.".

Wednesday, August 15

A free computer class is today, Email For Beginners, at 2 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You mut pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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

Thursday, August 16

Kids on the Block is doing a presentation on Bullies and School Safety today at the Bob Kirby branch library at 4 p.m. Find out more: 782-0252.

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

The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 7 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.

Friday, August 17

A free computer class is today from 10-11 a.m., Facebook for Beginners, at the Smiths Grove branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The AARP meets today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church. The meeting is a potluck. Call for more info: 782-0712.

Tonight is Concerts in the Park! Both downtown squares will be alive with sound from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 7 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.

There is a Garden Party at the Cave... which cave? Lost River Cave. This will benefit the BGWC Humane Society. Tickets are $40.00 each. More info: 783-9404.

And Save the Dates!

August 14 is a Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove from 3:30 - 6 p.m. 843-5565. You must pre-register to attend by emailing Laura Southard at riverview.at.hg@att.net. The cost is only $5.00 per person. From the City website: "In this two day workshop, each child will learn to piece together and create a small quilt for their doll's bed.".

August 18th is the International Geocaching event at the Basil Griffin Park picnic shelter #1 from 6-7 p.m. Find out more: 270-779-6814.

August 18th is also Orchestra Kentucky and SKyPAC presents Sgt. Pepper on Abbey Road with the Rewinders at 7:30 p.m. http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/

August 19th Lost River Cave has a free class, Introduction to Geocaching, at 1-3 p.m. at the Birch Room.Find out more: 393-0077.

August 19th also The Public Theatre of Kentucky presents Honk! Jr.: the Musical at 3 p.m. today at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are 8 and 10 dollars.

September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

Betsyanne

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Wed.-Fri. August 8-10, 2012

Here are selected events for today (Wednesday, August 8th) through Friday, August 10th.

Wednesday, August 8th

A free computer class is today, Microsoft PowerPoint, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

Kroger on Scottsville Road has an event, a Choosing Healthy Food store tour today from 8-9:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-0942.

Thursday, August 9th

A free computer class about Microsoft Excel Intermediate is today from 6-7:30 p.m. at theMain branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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

Friday, August 10th

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online is from 10-11 a.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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

The Duncan Hines Festival begins today a 5 p.m. and continues tomorrow too. This event benefits Child Development Clinics. Find out more: Duncan Hines Festival. From the Junior Women's Club site:

"August 10th - Circus Square - 5:00-10:00pm

Duck Derby
Brownie Eating Contest
Inflatables, face painting and other children's activities
Concert in the Park - Andy & the Rockers plays @ 7:30!
Collection of nonperishable food items for Community Action

August 10th - The Kentucky Library and Museum - 5:00-8:00pm

Art Awards Presentation and Silent Auction
Gallery Hop"

More about the Gallery Hop:

Many other venues will also be open for the Gallery Hop today from 5-8 p.m.
The Gallery Hop has many locations open for this event. Find out about all the locations here: Gallery Hop Map and Information.

Come visit the potters at The Pots Place at 428 East Main Street, who are also part of the Gallery Hop!

More about Concerts in the Park tonight: Fountain Square Park will be participating in Concerts in the Park also starting at 6:30 p.m. - stop by for music and fun.

August 11 the Duncan Hines Festival continues at the Kentucky Library and Museum with an Adventures in Good Baking Contest. Find out more here.

August 11 is Agriculture Night at Chaney's Dairy Barn - 4 - 7:30 p.m. plus Ice Cream and a Moovie featuring the movie "Barnyard."

August 11 and 12 is the Dog Agility Trial at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. 745-3976.

August 14 is a Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove from 3:30 - 6 p.m. 843-5565. You must pre-register to attend by emailing Laura Southard at riverview.at.hg@att.net. The cost is only $5.00 per person. From the City website: "In this two day workshop, each child will learn to piece together and create a small quilt for their doll's bed.".

September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

Betsyanne

Like my new Betsy's Cute Animal Links on Facebook. (A work in progress!)
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Events in the BG, KY area June 18-21, 2012

Events this week in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area - Monday, June 18th - Friday, June 21st

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.

Always double-check each event before attending.

Artist at Work photo by David Paul Ohmer on Flickr.

Monday, June 18th

The District 6 4-H Horse Show is today starting at 8-8:30 a.m. They are showing miniature horses today. This event goes through June 21st. Find out more: http://ces.ca.uky.edu/warren/district6horse. Contact Janet Turely at 842-1681 or jturley@uky.edu for more information.

The Parker-Bennett Center has a Puppet Theater show at 10 a.m. at the Parker-Bennett Center presented by the Warren County library. 781-1441.

A free computer class is today at 10-11 a.m. at the Main branch library, "Learn to download eBooks and Audiobooks". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-1441.

The Doug Berky Puppets have a show at the Main branch library today at 6 p.m. 781-4882.

Tuesday, June 19

The Fountain Square Business Association meets at 8 a.m. this morning at the Capital Arts Center, 2nd floor. More info: 843-6103

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has RailTales for preschoolers today at 10:15. 745-7317.

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online, is today at 2-3 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Wednesday June 20

Today is Stand for Children day at the Bowling Green Ballpark. More info: Community Ed, 842-4281.

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

Today from 12 noon to 1 p.m. is a Concert in the Park at Fountain Square Park in downtown Bowling Green. the E.J. Rider Band will be playing. Bring a blanket or folding chair.

Thursday, June 21

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

The SoKy Concert Band plays in a free concert from 7-8 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center Patio.

Friday, June 22

It is the Bowling Green High School Class of 1977 35th Reunion weekend. More info: 842-8828.

Chaney's has farm tours today. Check out this info. from their website:
..."11am & 1pm, we offer Family Farm Tours for individuals & families. $7/person - includes scoop of ice cream. Must be booked in advance. (270) 843-5567."

Look for more events soon.

I love Bowling Green!

Have a great day!

-Betsyanne

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.

These are just a few events for the next few days. Find more at this blog on the right side.

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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Fun Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area Jan. 1-8, 2012

Happy New Year from Dee on Morguefile

Happy New Year!

I just had to use this cute Happy New Year photo again.

A huge thanks goes out to everyone who plans all the great events here in Bowling Green, Kentucky throughout the year. This is just a few of the many events going on in the Bowling Green Kentucky area.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "Now- 1/31/12 Kentucky Dept of Fish & Wildlife is collecting "real" Christmas trees for fish attractor work in area lakes. Area drop off sites are Kentucky Fish & Wildlife bldg. in Bowling Green off Bennett Lane on WKU's farm, the Glasgow Regional landfill, or Allen County-Scottsville Transfer station. For more information call 746-7129."

Also: "Now- 1/13/12 Community Education and U.S. Bank, Bowling Green, KY, invite young people in grades K-12 to participate in this year’s art contest, Bee-ing Good Neighbors. Children are ask to design posters about being good neighbors in the community. For ideas on the theme and details on the art contest, you can visit the website at http://commed.us/spell/artentry.pdf or call: 842-4281 Entry forms are available on the website or at US bank branches. The deadline for entries is January 13, 2012."

Downtown

The Pots Place is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11-3. Find pottery and unique gifts, including Fairy Doors, trays, Nut Heads, pitchers, mugs, plates, vases, and lots more.

There are many other original stores downtown. Come visit all the stores there for fabulous sales and fun.

Library Events

See the great free events at the Warren County Library system too. And here are Computer Workshops listed (you must pre-register to attend). Here are Children/Youth/Family events too. Here are two Events Calendars also.

Sunday, January 1st - Sunday, January 8th.

Make sure to check every event before attending.

There are many more events going on each day here in Bowling Green; just find them via the links to the right on this page.

The Kentucky Museum has a Holiday Tree Exhibit until January 3, 2012.

Sunday, January 1st

Happy New Year's Day.

I hope all my readers have a safe, happy, and productive New Year.

Monday, January 2nd

The Recreation and Outreach Center at First Baptist Church on 12th Avenue has a Better Life Fitness class today from 9-10 am. Class is $3.00 per class or free with a yearly membership. Find out more: 842-1019.

The Kentucky Museum has a Holiday Tree Exhibit until January 3, 2012.

Tuesday, January 3rd
The Recreation and Outreach Center at First Baptist Church on 12th Avenue has a Zumba class today at 6:30 p.m. and also a CoreFit class at the same time. Class is $10.00 or $40.00 for 10 classes. Find out more: 842-1019.

There is a meteor shower starting at nightfall - the Quadrantids Meteor Shower. Find out more: http://spaceweather.com/meteors/quadrantids/quadrantids.html. On the site it says that this meteor shower will be most visible near dawn. Many people miss this show because it is so cold.

Wednesday, January 4th

A free computer class is offered today "Learn to Download Books and Audiobooks" at 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

This is REDZ Dollar night at WKU's 4th floor Rec Center at DUC from 6 - 10:45 p.m. The price is $1.00 per hour, and the public is invited. 745-2456.

St. James United Methodist Church has a Chili Cook-off and Competition today starting at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. 842-4949.

Thursday, January 5th

The Recreation and Outreach Center at First Baptist Church on 12th Avenue has "Rumba at the ROC" today at 6:30 p.m. Class is $5.00 or $40.00 for 10 classes. Find out more: 842-1019.

The Bowling Green Main Branch library has a free computer class today, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

WKU has an Honors Bands event today. From the WKU Blog Events Page: "8 a.m. KMEA THIRD DISTRICT HONOR BANDS. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Downing University Center and Van Meter Hall. Contact Gary Schallert, 745-3751."

The Main Branch library also has a cooking class at 6 p.m., "A Fun Thyme Cooking." Call to find out more: 781-4882.

Fountain Square Players puts on the play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Phoenix Theater starting tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and $12.00 per person. 782-3119. This play is also offered Friday through Sunday.

Friday, January 6th

Fountain Square Players puts on the play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Phoenix Theater tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and $12.00 per person. 782-3119. This play is also offered Friday through Sunday.

The WKU Honors Bands event continues today. From the WKU Blog Events Page: "8 a.m. KMEA THIRD DISTRICT HONOR BANDS. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Downing University Center and Van Meter Hall. Contact Gary Schallert, 745-3751."

A free computer class is offered today "Learn to Download Books and Audiobooks" at 3-4 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "1/7/12 Gospel Music Fest will be in Russellville, KY, at the Degraffenreid Auditorium at Russellville High School on January 7, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. . Groups include The Golden Crowns” of Louisville. Tickets are $ 10 in advance and can be purchased at Mega Rentals and Sales in Russellville, or call 502-741-1920 Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information contact: Cindy Samuels at 502-471-1920 or email: barch712@aol.com".

Tonight is Friday Night at REDz at WKU's DUC 4th floor from 6 - 10:45 p.m. Price is $5.00 for the public (no WKU ID) and $3.00 for students with a WKU ID.745-2456.

Saturday, January 7th

"Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH 0108
Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Contact: Regina Daugherty regina.daugherty@wku.edu"

Sunday, January 8th

Fountain Square Players puts on the play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Phoenix Theater today at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and $12.00 per person. 782-3119.

WKU's REDZ Rec Center at WKU's DUC 4th floor has Super Sunday Bowling today from 2 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. The cost is $3.00. The public is invited. More info: 745-2456.

There is a Vette City Roller Derby Boot Camp for ages 18 and over today at The Skate Box starting at 5:30 p.m. All skill levels are invited. Call for more info: 843-3394.

And Mark your calendar:

January 10th is another audition for the SoKy Children's Chorus from 6-7 p.m. at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center. Find out more at the WKU Events Blog.

January 10th: (Tuesday) The Harlem Globetrotters will be at Western at 7 p.m. From the WKU Blog Events Page: "7 p.m. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS. Diddle Arena. Contact Campus and Community Events, 745-2497."

January 13th: (Friday) Today is the Flute Society of Kentucky Festival at WKU.

January 21st: From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "1/21/11 Parents Saturday Out, sponsored by Fairview United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. January 21st 2012. From 2:00p.m.to 5:00 p.m. Parents Saturday Out is is offered the third Saturday of every other month. Each session will include an age appropriate craft, recreation, movie and snack. It 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".

January 27th: Today is the PRISM Concert at WKU.
January 28th: Today is the Honors Band Clinic Concert at WKU.

Again, please remember to double-check each event before attending. Thanks!

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier 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.

See you next posting!

Leave a comment - did you have a great New Year's Eve and Day?

-Betsyanne

BG, KY

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