It's not too late to.... plant herbs!

Here's a bit of gardening advice I got from a customer downtown at the Pots Place today.

It's NOT too late to plant herbs. In fact, last this person knows, there might be some herbs for a good price (think: about $3.00) at Hillview Garden and Floral, 2209 Nashville Road.

AND the date to plant them is the end of this month. That gives people a good 3-4 weeks to still plant herbs outside.

And other nurseries may also still have these for good prices.

She will be putting them in larger pots, trimming them for bushy growth, and using these herbs in her cooking. Sounds good!

Good luck with your garden plans this year, even if it's getting ready for next year (which I am doing!)

Downtown today, there is a Concert in the Park! I can hear it a little from inside.

Betsyanne

And here's a posting from the Moon and Willow Tree Blog today:

Kentucky Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program 2014: via the ALIVE blog.

Here is a posting to help you get motivated - and start your garden.

This blog posting is mostly for me.

It is a reminder posting that THIS year could be a GREAT year for a garden.

Yes, I've been looking again at seed catalogs.

Now to gather up all my seeds and do some serious planning.

Today (New Year's Day) I will be eating Lucky Foods.

An important thing for today is to remember that NOW is the time for starting seedlings. I have a couple of grow lights, and a little table. And seeds. So...I CAN do it, I am telling myself. Will I? I hope so. I do love fresh, healthy foods.

I and Rickey have been buying lots more healthy foods at the new Farmer's Market too.

But you can't beat almost-free, which goes along with growing your own food. You CAN do it (I am telling myself).

Have a GREAT day today.

Betsyanne

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January 3-18: Selected things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area this week

I like how Bowling Green, Kentucky offers so many different things to do. Some are free! 

And most are a very reasonable cost. 

Outside the Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky. EAS

I have picked just a few events here.

Click on the More Events Tab here to see more Event Sites to find even more to do.

 


Thursday, Jan. 3rd
The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. This is open to the public. You may want to bring your chess set. Call for info: 1-918-809-6278.

From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show.






Saturday, January 5th

Wow! From the Daily News Around Town section: Today is a special Downton Abbey Preview held at 4 p.m. at the WKU Kentucky building by WKU-PBS. Admission is free, but you must have a ticket. Cal 800-599-2424 for tickets or email wkyutv@wku.edu. There will also be a costume contest, with a prize for the "best Downton-era costume."
 
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "1/5/13 & 2/5/13 The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center ( SKyPAC) invites artists, art organizations and concerned citizens to join the conversation of how SkyPAC can best serve the region. There will be a meetings on Saturday, January 5th at the Barren River State Park Tartan Room. And Saturday February 5th Each meeting will be divided in into three sessions: 10:00 am for artists , 12:30 pm for arts organizations and 2:30 pm for citizens at large. You will need to RSVP if you are attending one of the sessions . Call Lynn Gilcrease at 270-904-5000 or info@TheSkyPAC.com" 
 
 



Sunday, January 6th
From the Wuhu 107 Events pages: "Kidz on Stage - The search is on for the most talented kids in South Central Kentucky.  Auditions for "Kidz on Stage", will be held on Sunday, January 6th from 1:00p. to 4:00p. at the Capitol Arts Center.  South Central Kentucky students from kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to audition.  In addition to comedy, we're looking for talent!  Singing, Dancing, Drama, Instruments or other entertaining acts are being sought this year.  Each audition is 90 seconds in length. Any music or props need to be brought to the audition.  Auditions will also be accepted on Youtube visit www.FamilyEnrichmentCenter.com to find out how.  The students who make it past the audition process will be asked to perform live at the Kidz on Stage show.  

The show “Kidz On Stage” begins at 6:30 on Saturday, February 23rd at the Capitol Arts Center with the participants arriving in a limo to a red carpet entrance at 6:15.  Prizes include: 1^st place $200 gift card, Runner-up $100 gift card and $50 for Crowd Favorite.  The event is being presented by US Bank.  Tickets are $5.00 for adults and children 3 & under are free and will be sold online at www.theskypac.com or at the event that night."


 



Monday, January 7th
The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets at 6:30 - 9:30 today and every Monday at the Frateral Order of Police building. Find out more: 991-4040.

 



Tuesday, January 8th
Today the South Central KY Coalition on Homelessness meets at 9 a.m. at the ALIVE Center. This meeting is for anyone wanting to help reduce homelessness. 270-256-4709.

From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show. 

Auditions for the Show Your Stuff Talent Show for ages 7 and up are tonight from 5-7 at the Phoenix Theater. You must pre-register to attend. Find out more: http://www.ptkbg.org/sunburst-youth-theatre/now-playing-coming-up-next. 781-6233. 


The Sunny 16 Camera Club meets today at 7-9 at the Presbyterian church in downtown Bowling Green. All levels are welcome.






Wednesday, January 9th
Richard Paul presents "Lighten Up and Laugh" from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Van Meter Hall's lobby. Via the WKU Events Calendar.






Thursday, January 10th
Auditions for the Show Your Stuff Talent Show for ages 7 and up are tonight from 5-7 at the Phoenix Theater. You must pre-register to attend. Find out more: http://www.ptkbg.org/sunburst-youth-theatre/now-playing-coming-up-next. 781-6233.

From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show.  

SKY Rehab has a HUG meeting for Caregivers art 5:30 p.m. 782-6900.

The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. This is open to the public. You may want to bring your chess set with you. Find out more: 918-809-6278. 






Friday, January 11th
The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center at Chandler Park has free HIV testing today from 1-4. You must be pre-registered. Call 745-0942.






Saturday, January 12th
The Community Farmer's Market is open today at the Old Mall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There is a Frozen 4-Mile Run and 2-Mile Walk today starting at 9 a.m. at Ephram White Park today benefiting Cancer patient Zach Heley of WCHS.

The 12th Annual Train Show and Sale of the Modular Railroad Club of Southern Kentucky is from 10-3 today at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. Admission is $2.00. 745-9779.

SkyPac features a Juice Newton show at 7:30 p.m.






Sunday, January 13th
Sloan Convention Center has a 12th Annual Wedding Celebration show today from 11-4. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 2 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show.  






Monday, January 14th
The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets at 6:30 - 9:30 today and every Monday at the Frateral Order of Police building. Find out more: 991-4040.

The Harlem Globetrotters are performing at WKU's Diddle Arena at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $18.00. Find out more: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/globetrotters-2013/.





Tuesday, January 15th
 From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show. 

The Main library downtown is having a Snowman double feature movie for all ages starting at 6 p.m. Find out more: 781-4882.

The Sierra Club Mammoth Cave Chapter meets today at 7 p.m. at the Lost River Cave Birch Room. More info: 904-0628.







Wednesday, January 16th
Ms. Cheap from Nashville speaks at the Main Library today at 12 p.m. This is a free event, and you need to register here. Registrants will bring a brown bag lunch. Contact for more info:  reginah@warrenpl.org 781-4882.






Thursday, January 17th
From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show.

The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. You may want to bring your chess set with you. This is open to the public. Find out more: 918-809-6278.





Friday, January 18th
A Show Your Stuff show is at 7 at the Phoenix Theater to support the Public Theater of Kentucky. Find out more:  Show Your Stuff web page.





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And thanks for stopping by!

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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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.

 

 
 




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Events this weekend, a help Sandy victims link, more

Here are some events that sound really fun for this weekend.

A Gypsy Vanner Horse. Via 4028mdk09 on Wikimedia Commons.

 Friday, November 2nd
The Symphony at WKU features Ching-Yi Lin on violin at 7:30 p.m. at Van Meter Hall, WKU. Tickets are $25.00 at the door, and $5.00 for students.

Orchestra Kentucky has "Shower the People: The Music of James Taylor" at 7:30 pm. at SKyPAC. 904-1880.

Saturday, November 3rd
The Ag-Expo Center features the Gypsy Horse National Show today. 745-3976.

Packet pickup for tomorrow's BG 26.2 & Half Marathon race is tonight at 4-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church on East 12th Avenue. Find out more here: http://www.bg262.traxrunning.com. This event benefits MS.

The Red Cross has a Holiday Bazaar today from 8-4 at 1647 Scottsville Road.

Christmas Bear. From Rob MacIlreith at Wikimedia Commons.

Warren East HS Cheerleaders also have a Holiday Bazaar from 9-2 with vendors at the Warren East HS Gym. 270-535-7783.

Fountain Square has a Holiday Hop today from 10-4.

The World's Greatest Studio Tour is today from 10-5. http://www.worldsgreateststudiotour.com.

WKU's Children's Theater has a play, Ana and the White Crane, at 1 p.m. AND 3 p.m. at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. Tickets are $5.00 each. From the Dept. of Theater and Dance page: "In this stylish retelling of a Japanese folktale, Ama and her White Crane must ascend Mount Sumeru in order to defeat the Demon with the Changeable Face. Along the way they make new friends and overcome their greatest fears." 

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents Blood Money at 8 p.m. at 545 Morris Alley. 781-6233. Read the Daily News article about it here: Blood Money.

Sunday, November 4th
Today is the end of Daylight Savings Time. Clocks go back 1 hour at 2 a.m.

The 1st annual BG 26.2 &I Half Marathon is today starting at 6 a.m.. http://www.bg262.traxrunning.com. This event benefits MS.

The World's Greatest Studio Tour continues today from 1-5.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium show is "PlanetQuest: Discovering New Worlds Around Other Stars" at 2 p.m. This show is free. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. It is first-come, first-served seating.

WKU's Children's Theater has a play, Ana and the White Crane, at 3 p.m. at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. Tickets are $5.00 each. From the Dept. of Theater and Dance page: "In this stylish retelling of a Japanese folktale, Ama and her White Crane must ascend Mount Sumeru in order to defeat the Demon with the Changeable Face. Along the way they make new friends and overcome their greatest fears." 

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents Blood Money at 3 p.m. at 545 Morris Alley. 781-6233. Read the Daily News article about it here: Blood Money.

Check these websites for even MORE events.

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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FYI: Tonight's Concerts in the Park are cancelled for tonight, Friday, July 20th..

Concerts in the Park are cancelled for Friday, July 20th.

I just got an email about tonight's Concerts in the Park. (I would have gotten it earlier but have not checked my inbox for awhile...)

CANCELLED - - Concerts in the Park is tonight from 6-10 p.m. in both Fountain Square and Circus Square. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy good music. Find out more: 782-0222 or here on the BG Area Convention & Visitors Bureau site. Disregard the title - it is at BOTH parks.  - - CANCELLED

Attn: Concerts in the Park has been cancelled today because of the recent storm. From the email I got: "The Downtown Redevelopment Authority wants to apologize for the cancellation of this Friday’s concerts and will pick back up next Friday, July 27."
 I will repost this as a new posting too.  

FYI - until later!

Here is the original calendar through Sunday, July 22nd. (just click to go there.)

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Second Saturday - 10-5 in downtown Bowling Green Kentucky

It's Street Fair Time in Bowling Green.

Click here for a list of more BG Events for April 9-16.

It's time for a Second Saturday Street Fair! The first Second Saturday Street Fair is TODAY in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky from 10 to 5.

Via the Second Saturday Facebook page: the Fender Benders will be part of this event in the afternoon.

Also: "Sunny Point Gardens will be on the sidewalk with produce and more! Look for them between 'The Alley' and Barbara Stewart Interiors on Main Street."

27 Vendors are signed up for today.


"...Second Saturday Festival! 10 am - 5pm, Music All Day
Two Friends Original; Housing Authority of BG (garden); Body Works Chiropractic; Bragg's Monuments and Markers; Jeannie's Alterations; Art N Fart; Tastefully Simple; Cherry's Roto Rooting/Septic; Debbie Combest/Avon; Avalon Stained Glass; L&C/Linda Credeur; My Jewelry Box; Nature Is Art; S&H/Susan Lowery; Portraits By Design; Meo Collections; Candlemakers; Modern Woodmen of America; Charlotte and Emily Thompson; Nita's Jewelry & More; Bella Bangles; Thirty-One Gifts; Wycihowski Photography; Yoder Baskets; Kelly's Glass Works; Kenneth Furniture; Thomas Wyatt; Scout Style Juntion; Hilltopper Chess; Marbles Champ; Party 1-inflatables; RocknBHorseCarriage; ShoGun Restuarant; JC's Concessions (ice cream funnel cakes fried desserts; Custom Candies/KY Kernal (American Food Vendor).
 
The DRA info/check-in booth will be at the brick sidewalk entrance to Fountain Square facing Main Street. We will have sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and face painting for kids, in addition to providing information for all vendors and Fountain Square merchants."

More: Be sure to visit Holly Jo and her mom Suzys' booth today. Enjoy the FREE music and activities too.

The Pots Place will be open for many of the festivities. We are the blue building at 428 East Main Street. http://www.facebook.com/SecondSaturdaysBG

Comment on what you liked the best today at the Second Saturday Street Fair.


Betsyanne

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Mowing and Gardening today at the Garden Spot: getting motivated

 Hi, wonderful readers!
 

Today I mow the yard. This is just one of the jobs I have in the yard, but it will be a great start.

Here are some of my motivators for getting out in the yard today:

#1. I will get some Vitamin D.
#2. The yard will look better.
#3. I can start getting the garden ready.
#4. I will feel better after the exercise.
#5. I will feel good about myself today, and
#6. I will save money working myself instead of getting someone else to do it.

I have an old rider mower (thankfully) and just got it tuned up. It's time to put the earplugs in and see how it works now. 

Are you also getting out there today? Leave a comment about that or what gets you motivated to get things done too.

Betsyanne

PS Here is the link to events for this week for the Bowling Green, Kentucky area: BG, KY Events posting for this week.

Later!

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Hi all! This page will still be published for awhile. Then I will be combining it with The Moon and the Willow Tree blog.

Here is the link to the Bowling Green Events page: BG EVENTS.

You can still sign up for my postings and "Friend" me on Google on the right side of the blog too.

See you there - and stay happy!

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Countdown to the New Year - selected events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area December 26 - January 1

Happy New Year from Dee on Morguefile

I hope you have or had a great Christmas, Solstice Celebration, Hanukah, and Yule.
It is almost one week until the New Year. Do you have some resolutions made?

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.

Downtown Events

The Downtown (Fountain Square) will have the rest of the Santa's Sleigh promotion with sales all around the Square this week. More info: 792-3838.

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


Also, there will be carriage rides until the 31st. Here is info. from the VisitBgKy.com site:  "Slow down this holiday season as you enjoy a leisurely ride around downtown Fountain Square in a horse-drawn carriage from Rockin’ B Horse & Carriage. Rides will be available Mon.-Fri. from 6-9 pm and Sat.-Sun. from 1-7 pm, weather permitting. No rides on Dec. 9th or 17th.  Cost: Adults $5, Children 13 & under $1. 50% of proceeds will be donated to St. Jude’s, Breast Cancer Research, Kelly Autism Program and the Boys & Girls Club. Call James Beckner at 270-792-3838 for more information..."

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.

Monday, December 26th - Sunday, January 1st.

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.

Monday, December 26th
Kwanzaa begins today and lasts for a week.

Today there are MANY sales around the area. Be sure to check your circulars in the Sunday paper.

Tuesday, December 27th

Today and tomorrow) is the 12th Annual Jambodian Bash at 6 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Find out more: http://www.sonrhea.org.

Wednesday, December 28th

Today the 12th Annual Jambodian Bash continues at 6 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Find out more: http://www.sonrhea.org.

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

Thursday, December 29th

Lost River Cave has food tastings today from 12-6 at their Wildflower Gifts center. 393-0077.

Friday, December 30th

Barnes and Noble has a storytime today featuring The Snowy Day at 11:30 a.m. 746-9779.

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.

Saturday, December 31st
Happy New Year's Eve!

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has a visit from china collector Dick Witherspoon today at 830 a.m. This meeting is open to the public.

This is the last evening when carriage rides are offered in Fountain Square.  See the Downtown Events at the top of this blog for times.

Sunday, January 1st

Happy New Year!

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

Some events coming up: 

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. 





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Two great shows tonight (Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011)

Tonight: two great TV shows are on tonight, Sunday, December 11, 2011.

The first is Once Upon a Time at 7 Central on ABC, local cable Channel 9.

Then it's Return to Cranford. I loved this show. It's on PBS at 8 Central.

These are great shows. Just saying!

Be looking for the next posting about Things to Do later on this afternoon.

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Fun Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area Fri. Dec. 2th - Sunday, Dec. 4th

A Christmas Turtle From the Clker site.

Here are just a few events going on this week. 

Fri. Dec. 2th - Sunday, Dec. 4th 

This list was updated 12-01-2011. Make sure to check every event before attending.

This is a very busy week! 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.

11-1-11 through 11-30-2011: This is Military Appreciation Month at the Corvette Museum. From the KentuckyLiving site: "All those who have served and their immediate families receive free museum admission."

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "...Winter Market located in the parking lot of the the old Bowling Green Mall at the instersection of Nashville Rd. and Campbell Lane, is open every Saturday through December 17th from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m with fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, canned items, crafts, artwork and lots of gifts ideas from local farmers and artisans. Hot Breakfast, live music and much more. This event is sponsored by Community Farmer Market." 

From the Visitbgky.com site: Carriage Rides are available through December 31st on Fountain Square each night.

Friday, December 2nd


Tonight from 5-8 is the last Gallery Hop for Bowling Green. The Pots Place Studio and Gallery will be open on Fountain Square with refreshments for visitors and lots of good deals. From the Visitbg.ky site:

"The galleries, museums and studio centers from around the city invite the public to join them for the 4th annual Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Five Friday evenings out of the year gallery doors will be open to everyone to tantalize their creative senses with great original art. We encourage art enthusiasts and the newly inquisitive to mark your calendars and fill your Friday evenings with artful inspiration. Take this opportunity to observe, ask questions and enjoy getting acquainted with area artists and our city’s gallery locations. For locations visit http://www.thebowlinggreengalleryhop.com or pick up an informative brochure at the Visitors Bureau, 352 Three Springs Road or Capitol Arts Center, 416 East Main Street in Bowling Green."

Tonight is also the Christmas Market downtown on Fountain Square, so visitors can go to other stores not on the Hop schedule too.

A free math and science class is today at the ALIVE Center on Nashville Road from 4-5 p.m. This is for grades 5-8. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.  

A free computer class happens today at the Main Library from 9-10 a.m.. It is Online Shopping. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Smiths Grove Branch library has Craft Time making Feliz Navidad ornaments for grades K-6 at 3:00. 563-6651.

Wildflower Gifts at Lost River Cave has a free Food and Beverage Tasting today from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

The Festival of Trains takes place today at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum at 401 Kentucky Street, BG. There is free admission from 5-8 and $5.00 admission from 5-8. Children 4 and under are free. 745-7317.

Riverview at Hobson Grove is having a Candlelight Tour from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Find out more at their Facebook Candlelight Tour page.

The Holiday Bash at the National Corvette Museum starts at 6. Find out more.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by PTK is playing at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Find out more at their Facebook page.

WKU presents WINTERDANCE at 8 p.m. at Van Meter Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00. 745-5845.

Saturday, December 3rd

The annual Bowling Green Christmas Parade starts at 9:30 downtown. From the BuyLocalBG site: "The Parade starts at Main and College Streets on Fountain Square, the parade will then cross 11th Ave. to go back up State Street and will finish at College and 6th. Will start at 9:30am and end at 11:00 am."

Today is the Fountain Square Christmas Market from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Come by the Pots Place Co-op Studio and Gallery at 428 Main Street (on Fountain Square)  to find many different and unique pottery gifts for that special person. It's the blue building just up from Capitol Arts.


The Festival of Trains continues today from 10-5 p.m. today at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum at 401 Kentucky Street, BG. There will be free exhibits and also a 1/2 price admission to the Museum. 745-7317.

From the Bgky.com site: "Kentucky Museum’s sixth annual holiday celebration, Christmas in Kentucky, is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3.
"The program, featuring free activities for children and adults, begins right after the Bowling Green Christmas parade with free parking available next to the Kentucky Museum at 1444 Kentucky St. on WKU’s campus. 

All activities are free and include ornament making, gingerbread sampling, a scavenger hunt, games and much more. Enjoy a magician, carolers, musicians, costumed characters and Big Red. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with children in the Kentucky Room, and are available for photos. Visitors are encouraged to bring their personal cameras for pictures... Call 270-745-2592 or visit the Museum’s website to learn more" Click here for more details of the event.

WKU again presents WINTERDANCE at 8 p.m. at Van Meter Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00. 745-5845.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by PTK is playing at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Find out more at their Facebook page.

Sunday, December 4th

The Bowling Green Main library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. and Spanish Explorers at 4 p.m. 781-4882.

See the Star of Bethlehem in a free Planetarium show  at 2 p.m. at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. It is first-come first-served for seats.

The famous Mammoth Cave Sing is today from 2-4 at Mammoth Cave. Find out more: http://www.nps.gov/maca/parknews/cave-sing2011.htm.

Today the Fountain Square Christmas Market continues from  1-5 p.m. Come by the Pots Place Co-op Studio and Gallery at 428 Main Street (on Fountain Square)  to find many different and unique pottery gifts for that special person. It's the blue building just up from Capitol Arts.


WKU again presents WINTERDANCE at 3 p.m. at Van Meter Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00. 745-5845.

Also, WKU students present their Last Chance to Dance program at Van Meter Auditorium at 7:30 tonight. This event is free, and donations are accepted.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by PTK is playing at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Find out more at their Facebook page.

Living Hope Baptist Church has a Christmas Cantata tonight at 6:30 p.m.


The Festival of Trains continues today from 1-4 p.m. today at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum at 401 Kentucky Street, BG. There will be free exhibits and also a 1/2 price admission to the Museum. 745-7317.

Again, please 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. 





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-Betsyanne

BG, KY 

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Downtown Lights Up is tonight.

Here is a GREAT event going on tonight. 
Look for the rest of the week posted next. 

Thursday, December 1st
Tonight is Downtown Lights Up downtown. It is going on now, and goes on until 8:30. Come on down. The shops are open and Fountain Square looks great all lit up.


Find out more!
http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/downtown-lights-up/

Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area Nov. 14-20, 2011

Deer and Bugle from the Clker site.

Hi again, readers!

 

I have some events here for the next week you may like. I am going to limit it to mostly Cheap or Free events.

To see everything going on this week, check out the links to the right and/or get a Soky Happenings magazine at Barnes and Noble or another location.

11-1-11 through 11-30-2011: This is Military Appreciation Month at the Corvette Museum. From the KentuckyLiving site: "All those who have served and their immediate families receive free museum admission."

The Pots Place Co-op Studio and Gallery is open weekly, Tuesday through Saturday from 11-3. They are located on Fountain Square in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They have cute handmade pottery, mugs, vases, gift tags, animals, cups, plates, bowls, Face jugs, and much more. The Pots Place Facebook page is here. I am an Associate there.

 

Monday, November 14th

This is Hunger and Homeless Awareness week.

 
The Bob Kirby Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. for ages 18-36 months, and Kirby Kids at 3:30 p.m. for elementary age students. 782-0252.

WKU has a Hunger and Homelessness Awareness event today at DUC called Think Outside the Box. Find out more: http://www.hotelincbg.com or 782-1263.

Tuesday, November 15th

Christ Episcopal Church and Hotel Inc. has a Roundtable Forum on Homelessness today from 9-10:30 at Christ Episcopal Church. 782-1263.

The Main Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m.. 781-4882. 

The Red Cross has a free Automated External Defibrillator (AED) demonstration at 10:30 a.m. at 430 Center Street.  781-7377.

WKU has a Steel Band concert at 7:30 p.m. at the FAC Recital Hall. Tickets are only $4.00 per person.

The Main Branch library has a free computer class, Learn MS PowerPoint, at 2-3:30 p.m. today, and another one, Computing for Seniors, at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882. 


The Main Branch library has a preschool Spanish class at 11:30 a.m., and Spanish Explorers for school-age students at 4 p.m.  Find out more: 781-4882.

The Main Branch library has a special event today, It's Your Birthday, Charlie Brown at 6 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Find out more: 781-4882.

Wednesday, November 16th

Today you can dine out at local restaurants to help Hotel, Inc. feed needy people. Find out more: http://www.hotelincbg.com. Participating restaurants are TGI Friday's, Chick-Fil-A, Verdi's downtown, Mariahs, Anna's Greek Food, Taste of Europe, Fazoli's, The Catfish House, and Chickadee's. 


From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  "11/16/11 Riverview at Hobson Grove invites you to their “Classic Christmas” open house on Thursday November 17th. From 11:00a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The museum shop will feature: festive food, baskets and more. Free and open to the public, If you would like more information call: 270-843-5565."


The Bob Kirby branch library has Kirby Babies at 9:30 a.m. for ages 6-18 months. 782-0252. They also have a free computer class today, Facebook and Other Social Networks, at 2-3 p.m.  You must pre-register to attend the class. 782-0252.


The Graham Drive Community Branch library has Graham Troopers at 3 p.m. for school-age students. 781-1441.


WKU has REDZ Dollar night at DUC 4th floor from 6 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Bowling and Billiards are $1.00 per hour per game. The public is welcome.

WKU has a free Guitar Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. at the FAC Recital Hall. 


City Hall will have a Proclamation Signing about Hunger and Homelessness at 9 a.m. today.


The Presbyterian Church downtown has A Study in Culture through Film at 6:45 p.m. with Dr. Ingrid Lilly. The public is invited. More info: 745-5755.


The WKU Kentucky Museum has a Lincoln: Constitution and the Civil War Emancipation Proclamation presentatiton at 7 p.m. 745-2592.


The World Hunger Banquet is today at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parks ad Rec. Community Room. You must RSVP to attend at http://www.wku.edu/alive/. Call 782-1263 for more info.

Thursday, November 17th

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a free Classic Christmas Open house today from 10-4. 843-5565.


The BG Main Branch library has Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. and High Five Kids Club at 4 p.m. for school-age kids. 781-4882.

Christ Episcopal Church has Author Will Lavender speaking at 6 p.m. as part of the Warren County Public Library author series. 781-4882.

The Skatebox takes Toys for Tots new unwrapped toys today and gives free admission. $1 for skate rental if you don't have your own skates. 843-3394.

The Disaster Action Team of the Red Cross discusses what events we need to prepare for. Visitors are welcome. 430 Center Street, 781-7377.


The Bob Kirby branch library has a "Breaking Dawn" premiere party at 6 p.m. 782-0252.


The Graham Drive Community branch library has Teen Thursdays at 5 p.m. for grades 6-12.


Barnes and Noble hosts Far Away Places, about Gabon with David Keeling at 7 p.m.

Courte Voorhees speaks about The Human Experience, hunger and homelessness at 7 p.m. at the Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium at the new College of Education. 782-0082.


The Fraternal Order of Police has a Nancye & Doctor Dance Group Ballroom Dance Lesson tonight at 7 p.m. for $7.00 per person at 150 Corvette Drive. 782-5425.


The Main Branch library has a free computer class "Learn to Download E-Books" today at 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 8 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00.

Friday, November 18th

The Bob Kirby branch library has Preschool Spanish at 9:30 a.m.

The Main branch library has Peek-A-Book Babies at 9:30 a.m.

Both Bob Kirby and the Main branch libraries have  Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. today.

Barnes and Noble has storytime featuring Thanksgiving Rules at 11:30 a.m. 


A free computer class, Exploring Gadgets, is from 3-4 pm. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.


A free math and science class is today at the ALIVE Center on Nashville Road from 4-5 p.m. This is for grades 5-8. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221. 



Tonight is Friday Nite at WKU's REDZ at DUC 4th floor, which is open to the public for $3.00 per person. Unlimited Bowling, Billiards and Ping Pong. 745-2456.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 8 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00.

Saturday, November 19th

The Community Farmer's Market is open today inside the Old Mall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 799-5563.

Beech Bend Park has a special event today, Fun Racing. Admission is $10.00 per person.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "11/19/11 Natcher Elememtary School, Bowling Green, Ky. Will be having a craft fair on November 19th. From 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. If you need more information contact: Lisa Lloyd at 270-842-1364 or email: leslie.Lloyd@warren.kyschools.us "

Lost River Cave and Valley has Geocaching 101 today - Introduction to Hand-Held GPS Units - What to Buy from 2-4 p.m. 393-0077. (From the KentuckyLiving site) "Geocaching 101: Introduction to Hand-Held GPS Units: What to Buy. Guest speaker from Gander Mountain will discuss the different types of units and their features. Lost River Cave, Bowling Green, (270) 393-0077, www.lostrivercave.com."

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: 11/19/11 Fairview United Methodist Church , 336 Mt. Olivet Rd. Bowling Green, Ky will be having Parent’s Saturday Out, on November 19th. From 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. The will be having this program every other month on the third Saturday. For more information contact: Anne Miller at 270-745-9977 or email: anne.miller@topper.wku.edu You can also check out the website: www.saturdaysoutatfairview.webs.com."

Barnes and Noble has storytime featuring Thanksgiving Rules at 3:30 p.m.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has 2 free violin solos today at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

The Skatebox has a Lockin tonight from 7 p.m. onwards. The cost is $15.00 per person. 843-3394.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 8 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00. 

Sunday, November 20th

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

The public is invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner at St. James UMC at 575 Winfield Drive following the 10:30 service. 84-4949.

Bowling Green Junior High has a singing event today at 2 p.m. "Will Sing for Food" to benefit the American Red Cross Food Pantry. 781-7377.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church has a C.R.O.P. Hunger Walk today starting at 2 p.m. Bring canned goods and cash the day of the walk to 807 Campbell Lane. 842-4949.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 3 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00. 

WKU also has Revusicals from the Music Theater History and Repertoire class at Gordon Wilson Hall at 7 p.m. Free, and donations are accepted. 745-5845.

Save the Date Events:

From the Lost River Cave site: "September 23 - November 22, 2011- Facebook Fall Photo Contest

We are looking for astonishing imagery of Lost River’s wildlife or natural landscapes.
Submitted images must be taken at Lost River Cave and Valley between September 23, 2011 – November 22, 2011. Photos of plant life, natural landscapes, wildlife and photographs including people at Lost River are acceptable for the composition. Photos are submitted via Facebook."

November 17 - Will Lavender, bestselling author of Obedience and Dominance, will speak at Christ Episcopal Church at 6:00 p.m. (From the Warren Co. Libraries Special Events page)
 
December 1 - 6 p.m. - Winter Reading Program Kick-off at Fountain Square Park Tree Lighting. 

December 1-4 is Downtown Bowling Green's Fountain Square Christmas Market.  Tent vendors and many downtown stores will are open Thursday 5:45 - 7:30, Friday and Saturday 10 - 7, and Sunday 1-5.

Please 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. 





Add your cheap or free event as a comment. 

See you next posting!

-Betsyanne

BG, KY 

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
My new Betsyanne Daily News

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