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This posting is the second August 2010 update.
August fun events - - updated.
Here are some fun events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for August. Note: they are not all free. I will be adding more (later events) this week too. Please be sure to check every event before attending, just in case. Some events require pre-registration.
NEW: You can enter the Adventures in Good Baking contest for the Duncan Hines Festival right now. Go here: http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com/ to find out more (scroll down).
The WBKO Community Events page (Community Calendar) is a great resource. You can click on any day and find MANY MANY great events here or in neighboring communities. Also see the links at the bottom of this posting for more great community events links.
Thursday, August 12
Thursday, August 12: Literary Cafe at the Graham Drive Branch Library 5 p.m. Like a study hall, call 781-1441 to pre-register and/or check on availability. Tutors available upon request for homework.
BG League of Bicyclists: Easy Riders Ride. 6 p.m. Suitable for all riders, 1-2 hour ride at an easy pace. Call 270-784-2836. Starts at Keriakes Park. Helmets are required.
Trains at Dusk 6-8 p.m. Historic Railpark. Call for details or fees: 270-745-7317. Museum tour is open, and you can tour the railcars.
Mystery Writer Catherine Coulter will be at Christ Episcopal Church (next to the Main Library). 6 p.m. Free tickets are available at the Main Library and the Bob Kirby branch. Call 781-4882 for details.
Friday, August 13
Friday, August 13: From the Downtown Redevelopment page: The Bowling Green Gallery Hop 08.13.2010 5:00-8:00PM "Your community connection to art!" Maps will be available to help you find all the galleries and studios. http://www.bggalleryhop.com.
August 13: Gallery Hop/Reception: Andee Rudloff and Darlene Postula From http://www.capitolarts.com/.
Duncan Hines Festival 5 p.m. - midnight: Concert at Circus Square Park. http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com. 782-0800.
August 13, 2010
Duncan Hines Festival Art Contest - - see the Kentucky Library site for more info: http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/exhibits/inhouse/changing/duncanhinesfestival.html
August 13: From the Downtown Redevelopment page: "Duncan Hines Festival 08.13.2010. The Bowling Green Junior Women's Club is hosting the 14th Annual Duncan Hines Festival. This year's events include a Concert in the Park, Art Exhibit, Adventures in Good Baking Contest and the very popular Uncle Duncan's Duck Derby! Come out and enjoy live music, a car show, cash prizes and good summer fun. For more information visit http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com."
Saturday, August 14
Saturday, August 14: Yoga in the Park 8-9 a.m. Free, but donations are accepted for the Kiwanis Club of BG. Kereiakes Park behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. 782-6984 or email kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com.
August 14: Mount Up Horse Show 9 a.m. New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. show starts. Snodgrass Veterinary Medical Center. Find out more: 782-6496, http://www.nbtr-bg.org.
Playground Yoga 9:15-10 a.m. Kids ages 2-6 and their parents or grandparents. Free, donations accepted. Kereiakes Park behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. 782-6984, kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com.
August 14 Duncan Hines Baking Contest 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kentucky Museum, 782-0800. http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com.
Sunday, August 15
Sunday, August 15 Tony Walker will be signing his book at Barnes and Noble today at 2 p.m.
Monday, August 16
Monday, August 16: Free adult computer class at Graham Drive Community Branch library, Microsoft for Beginners. 10 a.m. You must pre-register, call 781-1441.
Bowling Green Idol Tryouts 6-8 p.m. at the United Way office on College Street. Later, singers will perform at the Balloons, Tunes and BBQ event. Call 843-3205 for more information or go to http://www.BowlingGreenSAM.com for more details.
The Car Show at WhaBa Steakhouse Saloon: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 782-6400
Tuesday, August 17
Tuesday, August 17th, 5:30 p.m: (from the Historic Railpark site) "Children's Summer Bedtime Reading Program. Bring your 5 to 8 year old for an evening at the Railpark for bedtime reading and FREE activities. Join us in the Caboose. August 17 @ 5:30pm: "The Little Red Caboose" 270-745-7317. Call to get more information about this event before going.
Also at 6 p.m. at the Historic Railpark: Seven Little Postmen." Be sure to call and get details before going. 745-7317.
August 17: Story Hour at the the BG Main Branch Library: Stories, songs and a craft. PJ Tales, come dressed in your PJ's. Call to pre-register or check details 781-4882, ask for Stephanie Wycihowski, extension 224. Also you can email about it here: stephaniew@warrenpl.org.
Free Computer Class: computing for Seniors 6-7 pm. Main Library, must pre-register, call 781-4882.
Wednesday August 18
Wednesday, August 18 -BG Neighborhood Sewing Group. 10 .m. - 12 noon. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, hread and some material to make Christmas gift items. All skill levels welcome. Warren County Extension Office, 3132 Nashville Road. Call with questions Maureen 991-4431 for details if you plan to go.
August 18: Email Basics class (free) 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register, call 781-4882. Main library.
Thursday, August 19
Thursday, August 19: Free computer class, Facebook for Beginners 9-11 a.m. BG Main Library, must pre-register. Call 781-4882.
Chuck Barris book discussion for his book, Della at 6 p.m.. BG Main Library, 781-4882. Call for free tickets or pick them up at any BGPL location.
Friday, August 20
Friday, August 20, AARP meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Speaker Barbara Johnson. Chapter book sale is today too. 1106 State Street. Call for info: 842-2832.
August 20: International Newgrass Festival 12 p.m. Gates open 8 a.m. Oakland, 270-784-0757.
Bob Kirby Branch Library: Teen Scene, 3:30 p.m. 782-0252.
August 20: Give My Regards to Broadway will run today through Sunday. Tonight: 7 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.
August 20: Ice Cream and a MOO-vie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, starts at dusk. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. The movie = Monsters vs. Aliens.
August 20: Rock 'n Roll Softball Challenge 7 p.m. Free admission. Lampkin Park, BG. 270-495-7370. See a softball game. Swinging Staches (SAM 100.7 vs. BG Jammers (musicians from BG and Nashville)
Saturday, August 21
Saturday, August 21: Kids Try-Athlon and Fun Run 7 a.m. check-in. Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Fun runs are free, Try-Athlon is $7. Get more information by calling Leah Ashwill 782-0812.
August 21: International Newgrass Festival 12 p.m. Gates open 8 a.m. Oakland, 270-784-0757.
August 21: 6th Annual Vette City Lions Club Motorfest. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Lost River Cave and Valley. 843-1556 or 842-3887.
August 21: Storytime at Barnes and Noble, 3:30-3:45 p.m. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Judith Viorst. 746-9779.
August 21: Ice Cream and a MOO-vie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, starts at dusk. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. The movie = Monsters vs. Aliens.
August 21: Picnic Pops - 8 p.m. at Traditions at Lovers Lane. benefitting BG/WC Habitat for Humanity. $10 per person, children 12 and under free. Orchestra Kentucky. 843-6027.
August 21: Give My Regards to Broadway 7 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.
Sunday, August 22
Sunday, August 22: International Newgrass Festival, Oakland. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. 784-0757.
August 22: Dr. Lin Stepp book signing at Barnes and Noble, 2 p.m. 746-9779.
August 22: Give My Regards to Broadway 3 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.
Tuesday, August 24
"Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to present the program "Nature's Bounty in Textiles" on Tuesday, August 24th at 11:30am. Sandy Staebell, the Registrar and Collections Curator at the WKU Kentucky Museum, will discuss how plants and animals interpret the glory of nature as design elements and pattern names in many historic textiles. Attendees have the opportunity to bring their own quilts and coverlets with natural themes to display and discuss afterwards. For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565. $15 each. Reservations are required. Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park."
Also from the Historic Railpark site: Trains At Dusk Open Thursday evenings until 8pm, June 17-August 12. Enjoy the Train Museum and Railpark in the evening. Bring a picnic, watch the trains, tour the museum and railcars. Last Railcar tour begins at 7p.m."Call for more info. Phone: (270) 745-7317.
Opening Sept. 1st - CHANEY'S PUMPKIN PATCH | THE CORN MAZE
Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. I type these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time. Thanks for your help!
A big thanks to these great sites:
The WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events
The Downtown Redevelopment page
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