Things to do this week in the Bowling Green Kentucky area Wed. July 6 - Sun. July 10

Things to do this week in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky
Wednesday, July 6 - Sunday, July 10

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Here are some selected things you can do in the BG, KY area this week:

Wednesday, July 6
A free computer class is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. It is Email for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free class, Coupons 101, is at the Main branch library from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, July 7th
The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an easy ride today starting at Kereiakes Park at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet.  http://www.bglob.com.

A free show, Venus: Our Sister Planet, is at 7 p.m. at the WKU Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first served. 745-4044.

A free computer class, Beginning Your Resume, is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Graham Drive Library has live animals today as part of ZooFari Earth at 1:00 p.m. 781-1441.

A free yoga class is offered at the Unity Church of Bowling Green at 6 p.m. The class is free, but a freewill offering for the instructor is appreciated.

SkyPac has a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. You must have a reservation to attend. Call 393-0060.

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

Friday, July 8th
The WHAS Crusade for Children is today from 11:30 to 1:15 at 916 State Street (in front of The Gallery at 916). http://www.whascrusade.org.

The Duncan Hines Festival is today from 5-10 p.m. Find out more: http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com/

J.J. Strucker will give a demonstration of Karate and Jujitsu today at the Main Branch library at 3 p.m. for all ages. 781-4882.

The National Corvette Museum has a Collector Car Appreciation Day today from 10 am. - 7 p.m. Activities today are free. Owners of collector cars get $2.00 off admission. They also will have door prizes. A parade will come to Fountain Square from the Museum starting at d:30. Find out more: 781-7973. See the agenda here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/collectorcar/.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours today. You must pre-register to attend. Find out more: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/
They also have Ice Cream and a Moovie tonight at dusk. This week's movie is How to Train Your Dragon. Bring lawn chair(s) and/or a blanket. They will have this tomorrow night too.

Saturday, July 9th
Kiwanis Yoga in the Park is today at 8:00 a.m. (for adults) and 9:15 for families with children at Keriakes Park behind the Shelter. 782-6984.

The Rocky Mountain Horse Association has their Tavares Championship today starting at 9 a.m. at the AG Expo Center. Admission is free for the public.

The Second Saturday Street Fair is today at Fountain Square Park from 9-3. Come downtown to Fountain Square Park for a fun day. Join us for children's activities, food, fun, booths, horse and carriage rides, and more. 782-0222 / http://www.downtownbg.org and http://fountainsquarebg.com/.

The Richard Davenport Memorial Scholarship Fund for Therapeutic Riding has a ride from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Harley-Davidson of BG today. Call 796-5039.

Hobson Grove is sponsoring a Victorian Needlecraft Workshop for Children from 1-3:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 843-5565.

Chaney's has Ice Cream and a Moovie tonight at dusk. This week's movie is How to Train Your Dragon. Bring lawn chair(s) and/or a blanket.

Lost River Cave has a Dueling Pianos show and fundraiser for the site at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 a person, and $45. per couple. You must have tickets/reservations to attend. Call 393-0077. Find out more: http://lostrivercave.com/events.html (scroll down for info.)

Sunday, July 10th
A free show, Venus: Our Sister Planet, is at 2 p.m. at the WKU Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first served. 745-4044.

The National Corvette Museum is sponsoring a "Cram the Corvette" event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting today and going until the 24th of the month. Bring school supplies to fill up the Corvette and help kids. http://www.corvettemuseum.com/calendar/ncm_events_2011.shtml (scroll down).

The Rainhill Equine Center has tours today from 1-4 p.m. They are located at 11125 Ky. Highway 185 in Bowling Green. Call 777-3164. http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

Other events: The Hart County Fair is July 4-9 in Munfordville. It opens at 6 p.m. Call for daytime shows and contests: 270-524-2892.

Thanks, Soky Calendar, for these fun event listings.

Be sure to double-check each event, just in case.

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Cheap and Free Events for this week, June 21-26, 2011

A brook outside Cheekwood in Nashville, Tennessee

Here are just a few of the many things you can do this week in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky Monday, June 21st through Sunday, June 26th.

New events are in red, bolded.

Monday, June 20th

The 4-H Horse Show is today at the Ag-Expo Center. This event goes on until Wednesday. Find out more: 4H Horse Show.

Dance Arts has a Day Camp starting today and going until June 24th. It is "Bieber Fever". Find out more: 842-6811. http://www.danceartsbg.com.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has tours today. Find out more at the "More Stuff for June" page.

The Historic Railpark has a Hobo Quilts show and book signing starting at 10 a.m. today. (10-12 and 1-2). 745-7317. This is a free event.

There is a Chinese Dragon Demonstration by Shaolin Kung-Fu at 6:00 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal church next to the Main Library. 781-4882.

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

The Hobo Ball is tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the L & N Depot. 745-7317.Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25.00. You must reserve your space. Call 745-7317.

Kentucky Blues Society has their Teen Jam from 6-9 at Wha Bah Steakhouse. Free admission. 782-6400.

Tuesday, June 21st

Today is Litha/the Summer Solstice. It is the longest day of the year.

The 4-H Horse Show continues today at the Ag-Expo Center. This event goes on until Wednesday. Find out more: 4H Horse Show.

Today Mammoth Cave National Park has FREE tours. Find out more from the BG Daily News article.

"Venus, Our Sister Planet" is playing at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and it is first-come, first served seating.

Wednesday, June 22nd

The 4-H Horse Show's last day is today at the Ag-Expo Center starting at 9 a.m. Find out more: 4H Horse Show.

There is a Concert in the Park at Fountain Square Park today featuring Noizejoi starting at noon. Bring a picnic and chairs! The concert is free. 782-0222.

The Graham Branch public library is having Graham Troopers today for school students at 3 p.m. They will be doing Magna Drawing.

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

St. James United Methodist Church at 575 Winfield Drive is hosting a book discussion at 6:30 p.m. about "Heaven is Real" by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. The public is welcome.

Thursday, June 23rd

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

The musical "Oliver" by Fountain Square Players is at the Phoenix Theater for a School Day performance today at 9:30 a.m.  Call for tickets: 782-3119.

A free MacBook computer class is also today at the Bob Kirby Branch library from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

"Venus, Our Sister Planet" is playing at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and it is first-come, first served seating. 

Warren RECC is having their Annual Meeting today at 4:30 p.m. at Greenwood High School. The business meeting is at 6:30 p.m. They will be giving away a free bucket and light bulbs, and will have face painting for kids.

The BG League of Bicyclists has an easy ride today starting at Keriakes Park at 6 p.m. Bring your bike and a helmet.

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

The Fountain Square Players are presenting "Oliver", the musical, at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Call 782-3119 for ticket information. This musical continues Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Friday, June 24th

Chaney's Dairy Barn has tours today. Find out more at the "More Stuff for June" page.

Chaney's also has "Ice Cream and a Moovie" at dusk featuring the movie Happy Feet. Bring an outside chair, but please no food or drink.

The Fountain Square Players are presenting "Oliver", the musical, at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Call 782-3119 for ticket information.

Saturday, June 25th

Crosswinds Golf Course has a Pickens Amateur Championship today. Call them at 270-393-3559 for more information.

The Kiwanis Club is sponsoring Yoga in the Park with Shanda starting at 8 a.m. in Keriakes Park behind the shelters. 9:15 starts Playground Yoga for preschoolers and their families.
Sunday, June 26th

The Red Cross has a training for volunteers today at 430 Center Street called Providing Emergency Assistance from 8-5 p.m. Call to sign up at 781-7377.

Summer for the Soldiers event is from 10-3 today at the Southern Lanes Parking Lot. Find out more: http://www.soldierssuipportofbg.webs.com.

A Garden Club Fashion Show is today from 10-6 at  Pappagallo at 2020 Scottsville Road.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Barnfest today from 4-8 p.m. featuring live music and an Antique Tractor Show. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com.
Chaney's also has "Ice Cream and a Moovie" at dusk featuring the movie Happy Feet. Bring an outside chair, but please no food or drink.

The Fountain Square Players are presenting "Oliver", the musical, at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Call 782-3119 for ticket information.

A Garden Tour and Tea for Kids on the Block is today. Tickets are sold at Rileys Bakery or call 842-2259. Tickets are $20.00 and $25.00 the day of the event.

Sunday, June 26th

Today is the Pickens Amateur Championship at CrossWinds Golf Course starting at 7 a.m. Call for more info: 393-3559.

"Venus, Our Sister Planet" is playing at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 2 p.m. There is no charge, and it is first-come, first served seating.  

The Fountain Square Players are presenting "Oliver", the musical, at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Call 782-3119 for ticket information.

The Annual Butterfly Celebration is today at Lost River Cave and Valley's Charles M. Miller Butterfly Habitat. The first 100 children to arrive get to release a butterfly into the habitat. Many other activities are planned. 393-0077.

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

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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area May 8-14

Beautiful spring flowers.

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area May 8 - May 14, 2011

Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 


You can have this blog emailed to you by subscribing in a reader or via email. (see to the right here in this blog.)

You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 

New events are listed in blue, bolded.
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

New - the Kentucky Library Summer Day Camps are taking signups. Space is limited. Find out if there are more spots available:  http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm/education/summercamps.html. 

I know Laura Bain-Selbo and am sure her Clay Camp will be awesome.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Scroll down to see their special Mother's Day event. Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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May Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st of May and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 

Donn Mierti (photographer) has an exhibit at the Main Branch library this month in the Porter Cafe. 781-4882.

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

Anthony Wycihowski photos will be shown at the Bob Kirby Branch Library this month.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast. (They already may be full...)

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Events and classes:

Sunday, May 8th

Today is Mother's Day.

Ryan's is having a Mother's Day Buffet from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. today.

Rockin' B Horse and Carriage Company has carriage rides today for Mother's Day on Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green today. The first 25 mothers will receive a free ride and a yellow rose. Other riders are $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children 13 and under accompanied by a paying adult. Call 792-3838 for more information.

Parents skate free today from 2-5 p.m. with paid admission of child at The Skatebox. 843-3394.

Super Sunday Bowling is today, and the public is invited. This event is at REDZ, 4th floor at WKU's Downing University Center. Call for info: 745-5794.

The International Barrel Racing Association has their 2011 Kentucky Spring Extravaganza continuing today, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the WKU Ag-Expo Center. Church service is at 8:30 a.m. and classes start at 10 a.m. Call 745-3976 for more information.

Micki's on Main also has a Mother's Day Buffet from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. You must have reservations to attend. Call 793-0450.

This is Rainhill Equine Rescue Facility's Visitor's Tour Day from 1-4 p.m. This Facility is at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185. 270-777-3164.

A Bark in the Park WKU Baseball Game is today at 1 p.m. at Nick Denes Field, WKU.  Bring clay cat litter, bleach, 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper, or Clorox wipes and get free admission to the game. "Bring your leashed dog out and help support the Tops!

Monday, May 9th

The BG League of Bicyclists have 3 lengths of rides today, 8, 20, and 44 miles. Helmets are required. The rides begin at Chaney's Dairy Barn. Bikes will be parked in the grassy lot in back. For more info. see http://www.BGLOB.com.

 

WhaBah Steakhouse has another Kentucky Blues Society Teen Jam from 6-9 p.m. The whole family is invited. 782-6400.

Auditions are tonight from 7-9 p.m. at Bowling Green Junior High School for OLIVER, the musical, put on by Fountain Square Players June 23-26 at the Phoenix Theater. Roles are available for 12 children ages 7 and up, and 18 adults and young adults. Call for info: 782-3119.

 

Tuesday, May 10th

A Father and Son Car Building Project and Race starts at 6 p.m. at the Main BG library. It is for ages 4 and up. You must pre-register to attend. Call Stephanie at 781-4882 extension 212.

A free MacBook class, EBay for Beginners is from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Auditions are tonight from 7-9 p.m. at Bowling Green Junior High School for OLIVER, the musical, put on by Fountain Square Players June 23-26 at the Phoenix Theater. Roles are available for 12 children ages 7 and up, and 18 adults and young adults. Call for info: 782-3119.

 Wednesday, May 11th

Kroger on Scottsville Road is having a Grocery Store Tour (Choosing Healthy Food) today from 8-9:#0 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 745-0942.

 

A free MacBook computer class, Genealogy Sources Online, is from 3-4 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

 

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online is being held at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. 

 

Free bowling, billiard and ping pong start at 6 pm. at REDZ at WKU, on 4th floor at the Downing University Center (DUC). This event is open to the public. 745-5794.

A free Performer of the Summer Recital, is today at 1 p.m. at WKU's Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. For info., call 745-3751.

Thursday, May 12th
A free computer class, Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners,  is at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

 

Teen Thursday is tonight at 5 p.m. at the Graham Drive library. 781-1441.

 

Terri Blackstock, author, will speak at 6 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church Activity hall which is next door to the Main branch library. You must have a ticket, which is free at any Warren County Library branch.  

 

A program called "No Bars" takes place at 5:30 p.m. It includes a Jail Tour. From the SOKY Happenings page: "This program focuses on breaking the cycle of incarceration among youth." The program is for 12-18 year olds in Bowling Green and nearby counties. Contact the 11th Street Baptist Church for more info. at 842-4911 or to sign up.

 

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House for all skill levels. You may need to bring your own chess set. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.

Solar System Wonders is showing at the WKU Hardin Planetarium. This is a free event, and first-come first served when it comes to seating.

 

Friday, May 13th
A free MacBook class is today at the Bob Kirby Branch library from 2-3 p.m. The class is Introduction to Mac Word. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

 

A Library of Congress "Gateway to Knowledge" display is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. This event is free to the public.  Info: 781-4882.

 

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

Saturday, May 14th
Today the Southern Kentucky Letter Carriers take canned soup, canned vegetables, peanut butter or cereal (other other non-perishables) when you leave them next to your mailbox. Help Stamp Out Hunger!

 

NAMI has a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Culver's on Scottsville Road from 7-10 a.m. Pancakes and bacon are $5.00 and milk is $1.00. http://www.nami.org.

 

The Second Saturday Street Fair is today downtown on Fountain Square from 9-3. 782-0222. http://www.downtownbg.org. This event will have Snow cones, Hawaiian ice, face painting, booths, music, balloon twisting, inflatables for the kids, and more.

 

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a Victorian Antique and Garden Festival today from 9-4. This event is free. Call 843-5565 for more info.

 

A Library of Congress "Gateway to Knowledge" display s today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. This event is free to the public.  Info: 781-4882. 

 

A Pre-College String Recital is at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, WKU. today.  745-3751. This event is free.

 

Sunday, May 15th

The Riverview Invitational Golf Event is today with starting times at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.. at the Golf Course at Riverview. Find out more: 393-3877.

 

More events coming up:

May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center.
May 21st is the Soap Box Derby.
May 21st is also a Vette City Roller Derby game. 

May 28th = the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at Capital Arts. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 

"Save money on transportation costs every day with GO bg transit! GO BG Transit provides 5 fixed routes, two Saturday Shopping Shuttles, and numerous other shuttles to serve Bowling Green. Purchase a GO Pass and ride for $1 a trip. Students Passes are $40 per semester for unlimited rides. For more information visit www.casoky.org/transportation or call 782-3162, ext. 238."

Join a local club - see the list at the WBKO Club pages.

You can find more events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a SoKy Happenings magazine. See even more events and charity happenings at the WCVK Community Happenings page.

Til Further Notice Madison Ave. General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., Bowling Green, serves a free hot breakfast the 2nd and last Saturdays of each month, 8-10 a.m. They have sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.

 

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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 24th - May 1st, 2011

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 24-May 1, 2011

Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 


You can have this blog emailed to you by subscribing in a reader or via email. (see to the right here in this blog.)

You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. In April they have MinitMart Mondays, All-you-can-eat Tuesdays, Wild Wednesdays, Thrifty Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Saturday Fireworks. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Beech Bend Park is open! They have a lot of events, races and more going on this month. Beech Bend is an amusement park, campground, and has a drag racing strip and oval track too! Check out their site to find out more. http://www.beechbend.com. I just picked up a brochure. So you know, all-day passes that include everything except go-carts and games are 29.99 for adults and 25.99 for children under 54 inches and seniors any size.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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April Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

From the WCVK Community pages: "Now-4/29 The Gallery at 916 State Street, Bowling Green, and five local churches present 'Meditations on the Holy Cross' an art exhibit by Prof. John Warren Oakes, WKU Art Dept., depicting the crucifixion in several different media. Locations include The Presbyterian Church, Christ Episcopal, St. Joseph's Catholic, Holy Spirit Catholic, and State Street Methodist Church. Call 270-843-5511 for more info."  

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

The Bob Kirby Branch Library will show Gayle Novick's work through April 29th. 782-0252.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

Granville Mitchell will exhibit his art at the Warren County (Main Branch) Public Library from 8-8 at the Porter Cafe through April 29th.

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast.

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Russell Sims Water Park is having a Pre-Season Pass Sale this month until the 29th. Individuals are $75.00 and a family of 4 is $175. If you sign up now you also get a free pass to the BGPR Fitness Center. Opening Day is May 21st.  393-3249.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Driving Miss Daisy is coming to the PTK April 15th and will continue through May 1st.


Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Events and classes:

Sunday, April 24th

Happy Easter, Passover, and Ostara! 

The Presbyterian Church  at 1003 State Street has a “The Sun Has Risen” worship service at 7 a.m. 843-4707. Also they have services at 8:30 and 11.

Services at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church are at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  "4/24/11 Easter Sunday Services at Life Fellowship Church will be at Carroll Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 24, 10 a.m. For more information call 782-3746."

Westminster Baptist Church at 824 Lehman has a Resurrection Pancake Breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and Worship service follows. “All are welcome.”

The First Assembly Church is presenting the play, “So Loved Easter Drama” today. They are located at 1423 Scottsville Road. 842-0223.Call for time.

Monday, April 25th 

A Kentucky Blues Society Teen Jam is today from 6-9 p.m. at WhaBah steakhouse. Prize drawing is at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Find out more at 782-6400.

The Famous for 15 Minutes New Play Festival is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Plays ware written by WKU students. Some have adult themes and are not suitable for children. 745-5845.This event continues tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 26th

Knit Night is at 6 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. People will bring their works in progress. 782-0252. Call for more info. 

Lost River Cave is having a Sip and Shop event today. 

A free computing class, Computing for Seniors, is at 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Famous for 15 Minutes New Play Festival is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Plays ware written by WKU students. Some have adult themes and are not suitable for children. 745-5845.This event continues tomorrow. 

A Symphony/Concerto Benefit Concert is tonight at 8 p.m. It will feature soloists from the WKU Music Department. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for students. Here is this event's Facebook page.

Wednesday, April 27th

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

Thursday, April 28th

The Corvette Museum C5/C6 Bash starts today at 9 a.m.  at the Corvete Museum. Call for details 781-7973.

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/28/11 American Business Women’s Association will have a Bar-B-Q Fest at The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State St., Bowling Green, April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7 for meal which includes pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, drink, and dessert. Proceeds benefit ABWA Educational Scholarship. Delivery for 10 or more meals is available by calling 779-6239 or 791-2368 by April 27." 

Lost River Cave on Nashville Road has a Sip and Shop event today at 5-7 p.m. with live music and door prizes. Check out their site to find out how to get a discount. http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html.

Another free computer class is today from 9-10 a.m. at the Main Branch library "Introduction to Computers and the Internet". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class,  Introduction to IPhoto, is today from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

A free computer class, Beginning your Resume, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House for all skill levels. You may need to bring your own chess set. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 7 p.m. 846-2426.

A CASA lunch is today at 11:30 - 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way to raise awareness of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. Donations are accepted.  782-5353.

Friday, April 29th

The WKU Ag Expo center has a Big Dawg Goat Sale today starting at 8 a.m. Call for info: 745-3976. 

The C5/C6 Bash continues at the National Corvette Museum.

An event, Music, Moxie, and Mayhem (Or: Revolution Rocks) is today at 4:00 to midnight at Circus Square Park sponsored by Revolution 91.7 radio. This is a benefit for Moss Middle School's music program. Donations will be accepted. 

Phil Moore Park has an Arbor Day Celebration today from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Planting, craft tables, learning stations, and more will be there. Call Lisa Clary at 843-6665 for more info.

A free singing recital, Broadway and beyond,  is today at WKU's FAC Recital Hall featuring Liza Kelly and Tracey Moore. 745-3751. 

Also, the WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble perform from 7:30 - 9:30 at Van Meter OR Ivan Wilson Center FAC 0189. (check time and place - another event listing says 7:30 - 9:00 and gives another location). Tickets are $5.00 apiece. 745-3751.

The Mint Jubilee benefit Gala and Dinner for St. Joseph School is at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. You must have a reservation to attend. It is $40.00 per person or $75.00 per couple. Find out more: 842-1235 (St. Joseph School). 

Tonight is also the big event Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon too.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

Saturday, April 30th

An Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Theater shows from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. This performance is also tomorrow afternoon.

From the WCVK Community pages:  "4/30/11 Planted Statewide girls conference for middle and high school girls will be at Living Hope Baptist Church, Bowling Green, April 30, 9 a.m. Featured speaker will be Leslie Hollowell, Bellvue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. There will be breakout sessions including How to Study Your Bible, Accountability, Devotion Time, Relationships, and Identity in Christ. Cost for the all day conference is $10 per person which includes lunch and prizes. Register online at www.livinghopewired.com/girlsconference or call 843-9462 for more information." 

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 WKU departments, organizations, and student groups are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community yard sale to raise aid for the people of Japan. The event will be in the Carroll Knicely Conference Center parking lot, Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 30, 7 a.m.-noon. ...For more information call 745-2231."

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 Seventh Street Baptist Church Relay for Life Ministries will have a Fried Fish Dinner at Salvation Army parking lot, 400 W. Main St., Bowling Green, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes fish, choice of baked beans or green beans, cole slaw or potato salad, and bread. Desserts are $1. For delivery of 5 of more orders, call ahead at 307-0355 or 792-9354." 

Scottsville, Kentucky has Jacksonian Days today with many events.

Bowling Green High School is sponsoring Area 5 Special Olympic Spring Games starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed. 393-3265.

The Warren County March for Babies is today - registration starts at 9 a.. at Phil Moore Park. 746-5411.

 The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

The Grand Opening of Lost River Cave's Wildflower Gift Shop is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 10 a.m. Call for details: 842-1681. 

An Aquafina Pitch Hit and Run event is today at the BG Ball Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for boys and girls 7-14 years old.  Details: 393-3574.

The Plant Lady will talk at the Wild Bird and Nature Store, 901 Lehman Ave., at 11 a.m. today as part of their Herb Festival. 

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

A Girls Day Out event is today from 10-4 at the Sloan Convention Center. This event is free, with 35 business booths on display. 791-4873.

A Lock-In Skate event is held today at The Skatebox. Time is 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. $15.00 per person. 843-3394. 

Tonight is an Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown  Sunday afternoon. 

A Taste of Latin America event is today at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 7 p.m. (4754 Smallhouse Road) to benefit a Latino attending WKU. Tickets are $35.00 per person or $60.00 for a couple. Dance performances and food will be served. You can purchase tickets by calling Addi Hinojoza at 799-6351, and ask about tax donation info. too.

Sunday, May 1st

The Baker Chamber players play at 3 p.m. today at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum. More info: http://www.bgwso.org/index.htm.  A reception will follow. Tickets are $50.00 per person, and seating is limited to 50 people.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

This is Celebrity Scoop day at Chaney's Dairy Barn from 1-4 p.m.  This event benefits St. Jude's Children's hospital.

An Evening of Dance (afternoon performance) is today at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater at 3-5 p.m. For more info, contat Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

More events coming up in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area:

May 7^th is “Imagine”,  a live benefit concert for the Exceptional/the Imagine Foundation sponsored by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball team, Flora Templeton Stuart and Christian Family Radio. It will be 2-8 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Artists there will be Jimmy Needham, Beckah Shae, and Me in Motion.
May 7th An Amazing Angels benefit will be at Chaney's Dairy Barn today and will include a craft bazaar, more.
May 7th the Vette City Roller Derby has a game.
 May 7th is also a Young Artist Alliance and Performance Troupe dance performance at Capital Arts benefiting Camp Courageous at 3:00 or 7:00. $5.00 admission.

May 14th will be the Second Saturday downtown event for May, with Snow cones, Hawaiian ice, face painting, booths, music, balloon twisting, inflatables for the kids, and more.

The Wild Bird and Nature store at 901 Lehman Avenue has an Herb Festival Thursday, April 28 – Sunday May 8^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

May 2nd will be the first Apron Extravaganza.
May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center.
May 21st is the Soap Box Derby.
May 21st is also a Vette City Roller Derby game. 

May 28th = the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at Capital Arts. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 

"Save money on transportation costs every day with GO bg transit! GO BG Transit provides 5 fixed routes, two Saturday Shopping Shuttles, and numerous other shuttles to serve Bowling Green. Purchase a GO Pass and ride for $1 a trip. Students Passes are $40 per semester for unlimited rides. For more information visit www.casoky.org/transportation or call 782-3162, ext. 238."

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You can find more events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a SoKy Happenings magazine. See even more events and charity happenings at the WCVK Community Happenings page.

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Please check all events before attending just in case.

Events in the BG, KY area April 19-24 2011

Beautiful Redbud in the Springtime.*

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 19-24, 2011 (new events added)

New! The Facebook page for WKU's One Planet Day for Friday, April 22. This page lists msic events for the day.

Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 

 Newer listed events are in red, newest in green.

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You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Lost River Cave is sponsoring an Invasive Plant Pull on April 23rd from 1-4 p.m. You need to pre-register before today in order to receive a free T-shirt. Call 393-0077. (check the site for a contest too)

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. In April they have MinitMart Mondays, All-you-can-eat Tuesdays, Wild Wednesdays, Thrifty Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Saturday Fireworks. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.

The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Beech Bend Park is open! They have a lot of events, races and more going on this month. Beech Bend is an amusement park, campground, and has a drag racing strip and oval track too! Check out their site to find out more. http://www.beechbend.com. I just picked up a brochure. So you know, all-day passes that include everything except go-carts and games are 29.99 for adults and 25.99 for children under 54 inches and seniors any size.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

The SoKy Happenings Magazine reminds everyone there is one week left to register to vote before the May primary.  High school students may register at school now, others at the County Clerk or Circuit Clerk/Driver's License offices.

CASA training takes place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Help young people by training to be their advocate. Find out more by calling 782-5353 or going to their site at http://www.casaofsck.org.

The Adult Softball League registration deadline is Friday, April 15th. Call Parks and Rec. at 393-3249 for more info. Fee is $425.00 per team. Games start May 2nd.

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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April Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 

 Daryl Halbrooks and Joe Moninaro (EKU) have an exhibition at Capital Arts through April 19th. 

Also at the Capital this month is Rachael Baumgardner, in the Mezzanine Gallery. 

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

The Bob Kirby Branch Library will show Gayle Novick's work through April 29th. 782-0252.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

Granville Mitchell will exhibit his art at the Warren County (Main Branch) Public Library from 8-8 at the Porter Cafe through April 29th.

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast.

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Russell Sims Water Park is having a Pre-Season Pass Sale this month until the 29th. Individuals are $75.00 and a family of 4 is $175. If you sign up now you also get a free pass to the BGPR Fitness Center. Opening Day is May 21st.  393-3249.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

WKU has a play, April 14-19 called A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.


Driving Miss Daisy is coming to the PTK April 15th and will continue through May 1st.


Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Events and classes:

Tuesday, April 19

Today is CASA training 9-2:30 at 922 State Street. Find out more: 782-5353. Help young people by training to be their advocate. http://www.casaofsck.org.

A seed germination class is today from 10-12 p.m. at the Kaz Abe facility at 435 Brookwood Drive in BG. This is hand on learning; bring your own seeds. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-3610. This event is free for all ages.

A free computer class, MS Excel Intermediate, is at 2-3:30 p.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Cal 781-4882.

The library will have PJ Tales at 6 p.m. for all ages. They will make an egg carton caterpillar to take home and have a butterfly story time.

Another free computer class is today at the Main Branch Library from 6-7 p.m. about Digital Catalog Downloading. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

A Warren County Senior Dance and Potluck happens from 6-9 p.m. at the Warren County Senior Center at 200 East 4^th Street, with entertainment by Wade Phillips. This is a Community Action event, and all proceeds benefit Senior Center Enrichment activities. “Bring a covered dish, dance, or just enjoy the musical entertainment.” Tickets are $5.00 and available at the Senior Center.

A WKU Steel Band Concert is at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center (FAC) Recital Hall. Tickets are only $4.00 a person. 745-3751.

WKU has a play at 8:00 p.m., A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

Wednesday, April 20^th

The 22^nd Annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament is today starting at 7:15 a.m. Cost is $125.00 per person. Breakfast and lunch is included. There are 2 sessions. Contact Pam McIntyre for more info: 843-6466.

Bowling Green Technical College holds a Job Fair today starting at noon. The public is invited. If you would like to reserve a booth, contact Kim Jackson or Addilene Hinojoza at 270-901-1132.

New event: The National Corvette Museum is having a Bunny Brunch on Saturday, April 23rd. You must have a reservation BY TODAY to attend. Go to the site for more info. http://corvettemuseum.org/registration/bunny/index.shtml.

An AARP Drive Safety Program for Older Drivers is from 9-1 today at the Greenwood Mall Health and Wellness Center. You must pre-register to attend. 745-0942.

The Bowling Green Sewing Neighborhood Group meets today from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Warren County Extension Office at 3132 Nashville Road. Bring your sewing maching, cotton fbric, and basic sewing supplies. Questions? Cal Maureen at 991-4431.

A free performance by Technology vs. Horse will be at Java City at WKU today at 12 noon.

A free MacBook computer class is today from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. “Online Social Marketing” at the Bob Kirby branch library.  Learn about MySpace, Twitter, FaceBook, GoogleDocs, LinkedIn, and more. You must pre-register to attend. 782-0252.

Another free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, is today at 7 p.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, April 21^st

Today is CASA training 9-2:30 at 922 State Street. Find out more: 782-5353. Help young people by training to be their advocate. http://www.casaofsck.org.

The American Red Cross is sponsoring a Disaster Volunteer Meeting and Potluck at 6 p.m. tonight. Call 781-7377 for more info.

A free computer class, Introduction to Computers and the Internet, is tonight from  6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The WKU Chess Club (copy info) meets at the WKU Faculty House from 6-9 pm. for all skill levels. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.

The First Assembly Church is presenting the play, “So Loved Easter Drama” at 6:30 p.m. They are located at 1423 Scottsville Road. 842-0223.

Driving Miss Daisy is at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

Faraway Places  and Barnes and Noble present Bolivia and the United States: The Ties that Bind and Constrict by James Sikmeier of West Virginia University. 746-9779.

Friday, April 22^nd

Today is Good Friday.

The Greenwood Classic (Border Battle Softball) Tournament starts today at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park. It continues tomorrow too.

New event listing: WKU has One Planet Day today. This event is at the WKU Centennial Mall and South Lawn from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact lesley.heck@wku.edu for more info.
Newer! The Facebook page for WKU's One Planet Day lists music events.

A free computer class, introduction to Genealogy Resources, is today from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Greenwood Classic (Border Battle Softball) Tournament starts today at 9 a.m. at Buhanon Park. It continues tomorrow.

Today is a Vision Boards art class at 3:30 p.m. for students grades 6-12 with Alice Gatewood Waddell at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252. Bring a picture of yourself, and what you’d like to accomplish in the next year.

The First Assembly church is presenting the play, “So Loved Easter Drama” at 6:30 p.m. They are located at 1423 Scottsville Road. 842-0223.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "4/22/11 Relay for Life Yard Sale will be at 412 Morgantown Rd., Bowling Green, April 22 & 23 7 a.m. each day. For more information call 781-6619."

Greener Groundz is having an Earth Day Celebration and a Local Foods Dinner today from 7-9 pm.. including music by Bethany Pope. 781-1473, http://www.greenergroundz.com.

Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

The South Kentucky Ranch Horse Association has an event at the WKU Ag Expo center today and tomorrow. Find out hours by calling 745-3976.

Saturday, April 23^rd

The Greenwood Classic (Border Battle Softball) Tournament continues today at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park.

The South Kentucky Ranch Horse Association continues at the WKU Ag Expo center today starting at 8 .m.

The National Corvette Museum is having a Bunny Brunch today. You must have a reservation to attend. Go to the site for more info. http://corvettemuseum.org/registration/bunny/index.shtml

The First Annual Golf Scramble benefiting Warren East Middle School is today. It starts at 8 a.m. at Crosswinds Golf Course. Call John Brewer at 270-799-2318 for more information.

New listing from http://www.visitbgky.com's email newsletter: "23 Earth Day Volunteer Cachers Trash Pick-up, Lost River Cave (and) Valley, 1-4 pm, 393-0077, www.lostrivercave.com"

Easterfest is today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. It is hosted by Broadway UMC and Crossland Community Church. 30,000 plastic eggs will be there. 

There is a Community Easter Egg Hunt today too. Via WBKO: "Community Easter Egg Hunt Apr 23, 2011 1:30-4pm, 600 Veteran's Memorial, Community Easter Egg Hunt at 2 pm at Faith UMC on Veteran’s Memorial. Come enjoy our petting zoo, craft tent, snack hut and the egg hunts for ages 2-12. Prizes available in all age groups. Registration and pictures with the Easter Bunny will begin at 1:30pm." Dianne Martin 270-843-8430."

Lost River Cave is sponsoring an Invasive Plant Pull today from 1-4 p.m. You need to pre-register before today in order to receive a free T-shirt. Call 393-0077.

The First Assembly Church is presenting the play, “So Loved Easter Drama” at 6:30 p.m. They are located at 1423 Scottsville Road. 842-0223.

The Capital Arts Center has a Homegrown Music show tonight “Local Preserving Local” (Locals Preserving a Local Landmark) featuring Think Harder, Peace of Mind, and the Karmadons. Tickets are $12.50 and are available by calling 782-2787. Proceeds will benefit the Capital Arts Center, 416 East Main Sreet. http://www.capitalarts.com.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church has an Easter Vigil starting at 8 p.m. 842-7777.

Sunday April 24^th

Today is Easter.

The Presbyterian Church  at 1003 State Street has a “The Sun Has Risen” worship service at 7 a.m. 843-4707. Also they have services at 8:30 and 11.

Services at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church are at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  "4/24/11 Easter Sunday Services at Life Fellowship Church will be at Carroll Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 24, 10 a.m. For more information call 782-3746."

Westminster Baptist Church at 824 Lehman has a Resurrection Pancake Breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and Worship service follows. “All are welcome.”

The First Assembly Church is presenting the play, “So Loved Easter Drama” today. They are located at 1423 Scottsville Road. 842-0223.Call for time.

More events coming up in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area:

April 26^th: Concerto Concert at 8 p.m. at WKU’s Van Meter Hall.

April 28th is Lost River Cave's Sip and Shop event.

A Tribute to the Eagles April 29^th and 30^th, Capital Arts Center. This is a fundraiser for Orchestra Kentucky.

April 29^th: the WKU Bands Concert 7:30 p.m., Van Meter Hall.

April 29^th, 6:00 p.m.: The Mint Jubilee Spring Gala and Auction today will benefit St. Joseph School.

April 29^th is also the Revolution Rocks event at Circus Square 4 to midnight.

April 29^th is also Faith and Family night at the BG HotRods, at the Bowling Green Ballpark.

May 1st is Celebrity Scoop day at Chaney's Dairy Barn.

May 7^th is “Imagine”,  a live benefit concert for the Exceptional/the Imagine Foundation sponsored by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball team, Flora Templeton Stuart and Christian Family Radio. It will be 2-8 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Artists there will be Jimmy Needham, Beckah Shae, and Me in Motion.
May 7th is also a Young Artist Alliance and Performance Troupe dance performance at Capital Arts benefiting Camp Courageous at 3:00 or 7:00. $5.00 admission.

May 14th will be the Second Saturday downtown event for May, with Snow cones, Hawaiian ice, face painting, booths, music, balloon twisting, inflatables for the kids, and more.

The Wild Bird and Nature store at 901 Lehman Avenue has an Herb Festival Thursday, April 28 – Sunday May 8^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

May 2nd will be the first Apron Extravaganza. 

May 28th = the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off

Beatlemadness June 17^th at Capital Arts tickets 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 

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You can find more events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a SoKy Happenings magazine. See even more events and charity happenings at the WCVK Community Happenings page.

Til Further Notice Madison Ave. General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., Bowling Green, serves a free hot breakfast the 2nd and last Saturdays of each month, 8-10 a.m. They have sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.

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*The photo of a redbud tree at the top of this posting is by Doug Wertman on Flickr.
The owl and moon art is from the Microsoft Clip Art pages and is by Fotolia.


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