Some fun events in the BG, KY area Sunday - Friday, August 26-31

Here are some events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area from Sunday, August 26th through Friday, August 31st, 2012.

Photo of Shops in Downtown BG - by OPMaster at en.wikipedia

Sunday, August 26th

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

Monday, August 27th

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

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

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

Tuesday, August 28th

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

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

A Women in Charge Luncheon is today from noon until 1:00 p.m. at the Medical Center Auditorium. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-1010.

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

Wednesday, August 29th

Today there is a free computer class, Microsoft Excel Intermediate, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

Thursday, August 30th

The National Corvette Museum starts three days of 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction activities today. Find out more: 2012 NCM 18th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Induction : August 30 - September 1, 2012.

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

The BG Homebrewers meet at 6 at the BG Pipe and Tobacco Shop on Fountain Square. Find out more on their Facebook page here.

A free computer class is at 6-7 p.m., Microsoft PowerPoint, at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Friday, August 31st

Today is The National Corvette Museum second day of their 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction activities. Find out more: 2012 NCM 18th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Induction : August 30 - September 1, 2012.
Today they have a speaker, Wesley Wong, senior FBI on-scene commander at Ground Zero, who will speak about 9-11, at 10 a.m.  He is also speaking tomorrow at 9 a.m.

The Little Mermaid, Jr. shows today at WKU's VAn Meter Auditorium at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Find out more: 779-2185. They also have a performance tomorrow at 7 p.m.

There are Concerts in the Park tonight from 6-10, at Fountain Square Park and also Circus Square Park. 782-0222.

And Save these Dates:

Saturday, Sept. 1 starts the 2012 Applefest at Jackson's Orchard.
 
September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

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

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

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

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

Have a fun rest of the week!

Betsyanne

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Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area Fri. - Mon. August 16 - 20, 2012

This is such an exciting week for Bowling Green. 

The most exciting thing going on, I think, is Friday, when American Idol comes to town at Fountain Square Park.

NEW NEW - See photos from Friday's American Idol Small Town Bus Tour in Bowling Green Kentucky here.

This neat music score is from Shelley Freedman on Flickr.

Friday, August 17

Big News - The American Idol bus is in downtown Bowling Green today on Fountain Square. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. (Note the earlier time!) 

The event goes on until 4 p.m.

Find out more at the Daily News article. Police will be on hand to help you find a parking spot. Check the American Idol website also for information at the Small Town Bus Tour page.

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

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

Tonight is Concerts in the Park! NOTE CHANGE: the Concerts have both been moved to Circus Square with sound from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Because of American Idol - this will cut down on squishiness!)

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

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

Saturday, August 18

Be looking for some neat pictures and stories of the American Idol day yesterday today - - in many local news stations and of course in the Daily News. I will be watching the news for sure, and reading the newspaper.

Here are some more events for today:

Geocachers are invited to Basil Griffin Park for International Geocaching Day, from 6-7 p.m. at Picnic Shelter #1. Everyone is invited - meet other geocachers, and learn about geocaching. 270-779-6814.

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

The Bowling Green Hot Rods has a game tonight at the BG Ballpark and also fireworks after the game. 901-2121. See the BG Hot Rods Baseball web page here.

Orchestra Kentucky and the Rewinders play at 7:30 p.m. at SkyPAC. The program is Sgt. Pepper on Abbey Road. See the SKyPAC page about it here: SKyPAC Sgt. Pepper page.

Sunday, August 19

Russell Sims Aquatic Center is the location for the 2012 Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon today starting at 8 a.m. Find out more and how to register here: http://www.triathlon.ggclinic.com.

The BG Hot Rods play today also at 2 p.m. at the BG Ballpark. 901-2121. See the BG Hot Rods Baseball web page here.

Lost River Cave is having a free class today called Introduction to Geocaching at 1-3 p.m. at the Lost River Cave River Birch Room. Find out more: 393-0077 and the Lost River Cave Events page.

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

Eastwood Baptist church is offering a free Gospel Homecoming featuring a 100-person singing choir, a band and quartet, plus homemade desserts afterwards! 842-7867.

Monday, August 20

The Main Branch library is offering a free computer class today, Microsoft Excel Advanced, from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Hot Rods baseball team plays tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the BG Ballpark. 901-2121. See the BG Hot Rods Baseball web page here.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets every Monday at the Fraternal Order of Police for adults age 21 and over. Find out more: 991-4040.

Russell Sims Aquatic Center has a Lap Swim tonight from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $4.00. More info: 393-3271.

And Save this Date:

September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

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

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

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

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

Have a fun rest of the week!

Betsyanne

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Fun events in the BG, KY area December 5th - 11th

I love Christmas trees!

Here are just a few events going on this week. 

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 WCVK Community Happenings Page: "12/2- 12/23 The 33rd Annual Trees of Christmas at the Houchens Center, Bowling Green, Ky. See all the unique trees decorated according to their own favorite movie title, take family pictures, and vote for a favorite tree. Bring your family and see trees created by local civic groups, non-profits and other organizations. Admission is free. The trees will be open each day December 2-23. Weekdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm , Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m."
  
From the Visitbgky.com site: Carriage Rides are available through December 31st on Fountain Square each night.

Greenwood Mall has Snow Shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily. See the Greenwood Mall Calendar for more events this week.

Monday, December 5th

Sunburst Youth Theater has tryouts today from 4-6 p.m. for A Little Princess for youth ages 7-18. Call for more info. 781-6233. The Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley.

The Trees of Christmas are at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street today from 10-2. Admission is free. 842-6761.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has The Polar Express event at 5 p.m., 5:30, 6:15, 6:45, and 7:30.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-7317.

See the Library Page for more library events this week.

Tuesday, December 6th

Sunburst Youth Theater has tryouts today from 4-6 p.m. for A Little Princess for youth ages 7-18. Call for more info. 781-6233. The Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Alley.

The Trees of Christmas are at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street today from 10-2. Admission is free. 842-6761.

See the Star of Bethlehem in a free Planetarium show  at 7 p.m. at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. It is first-come first-served for seats.

The Kentucky Museum has a Concluding Panel Discussion at 7 p.m. as part of it Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War. 745-2592.

See the Library Page for library events this week.  

Wednesday, December 7th

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has The Polar Express event at 5 p.m., 5:30, 6:15, 6:45, and 7:30.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-7317. 

The Trees of Christmas are at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street today from 10-2. Admission is free. 842-6761.

The Velveteen Rabbit shows at WKU Van Meter Theater at 5:30 p.m. there is a Christmas Party in the lobby before the show with carollers and tea with Santa too. Tickets are $12. for adults and $10. for students. 779-2185.

Today is the WKU Redz Dollar Night public event from 6-10:45 at WKU DUC's 4th floor. Call 745-2456. The fee is $1.00 per hour and the public is invited.

See the Library Page for library events this week.  

Thursday, December 8th

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

The Wildflower Gift Shop at Lost River Cave has a Food and Beverage Tasting today with free samples. 393-0077.

The Trees of Christmas are at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street today from 10-2. Admission is free. 842-6761.

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a Christmas Tea and Tour today at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $18.00 each. Reservations are required. Call 843-5565.

See the Library Page for library events this week.

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 7 p.m. 781-6233. Tickets are $13.00 and $10.00.

See the Star of Bethlehem in a free Planetarium show  at 7 p.m. at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. It is first-come first-served for seats.

Friday, December 9th

A free computer class, "Online Holiday Shopping" is at 2 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

WKU's Department of Theater and Dance present Along Came a Dragon at 4 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall's Lab Theater. Tickets are $4.00 per person. 745-5845.

The Trees of Christmas are at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street today from 10-2. Admission is free. 842-6761.

Today is the Friday Night at WKU Redz public event from 6-10:45 at WKU DUC's 4th floor. Call 745-2456. The fee is $3.00 with a WKU ID and $5.00 without. The public is invited.

The Nutcracker is playing at the Capital Arts Theater downtown at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children.

The Symphony at WKU and the BGW Choral Society is playing Holiday Pops at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium at 8 p.m. 745-5222 or 745-7681.

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 8 p.m. 781-6233. Tickets are $13.00 and $10.00.

See the Library Page for more library events this week. 

Saturday, December 10th

Chaney's has Breakfast withSanta today from 8-9:30 a.m. and 10-11:30.  You must pre-register for this event. Tickets are Adults $9.95 and children 3-10 $5.95.

WKU's Department of Theater and Dance present Along Came a Dragon at 1 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall's Lab Theater. Tickets are $4.00 per person. 745-5845.

The Trees of Christmas are at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street today from 10-4. Admission is free. 842-6761. 

The Nutcracker is playing at the Capital Arts Theater downtown at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children.

WKU's Department of Theater and Dance present "Along Came a Dragon" at 1 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall's Lab Theater. Tickets are $4.00 per person. 745-5845.

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 8 p.m. 781-6233. Tickets are $13.00 and $10.00.

Home for the Holidays is playing at the Warehouse at Mt. Victor tonight from 7-11 p.m. Music is by the Ernie Small Blues Band with Jane and Rachel Pearl, Randi Womack, Chris Durbin, Bruce Kessler and Bob Bridges. Proceeds go towards the Family Enrichment Center. See their Facebook page too.

See the Library Page for library events this week. 

Sunday, December 11th

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 Bowling Green Woman's Club presents their 17th Annual Christmas Home Tour from 1-5 today. Tickets are $10.00 in advance from a member or at Werner Lowe, and $12.00 the day of the tour.

The Trees of Christmas are at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Adams Street today from 1-4. Admission is free. 842-6761.

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.

WKU's Department of Theater and Dance present "Along Came a Dragon" at 1 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall's Lab Theater. Tickets are $4.00 per person. 745-5845.

The Caveman Barbershop Harmony Chorus performs at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Park Church of Christ on Campbell Lane. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under are free. 746-0366 or 270-303-1721.

The Nutcracker is playing at the Capital Arts Theater downtown at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children.

 

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 3 p.m. 781-6233. Tickets are $13.00 and $10.00.

See the Library Page for more library events this week.

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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Betsyannes Whats Happening this week in and around Bowling Green Kentucky

It's a busy week!

Here is the latest updated page for this week.

New events just added are in red and bolded.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do listed here. So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog.

Make sure to double-check each event,  just in case.
Here is the latest updated page for this week. I have added more events.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do listed here. So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog.

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

The Corn Maze is at Chaney's Dairy Barn this week.

Wednesday, September 7th

NEW - from the Capitol Arts Second Stage Facebook page: Bat Boy auditions from 7-10 pm in the Pushin Building at the corner of Main St. & College. Come release the beast inside! Find out more here on the Notes Page. Here is part of the play description: "Next Stage’s first production will be Bat Boy:  The Musical by Keythe Farley, Brian Flemming & Laurence O’Keefe.  The show will be directed by Carol Jordan, musical directed by Stephen Tabor, and choreographed by Ashley Gentry.  This hilarious horror show, based on the Weekly World News character Bat Boy, is set in the cave country of West Virginia and tells the story of the misfit blood-sucking bat child as he struggles to be accepted by the human world.  Part Little Shop, part Rocky Horror, part Edward Scissorhands, and part something uniquely and weirdly its own, Bat Boy will premier Halloween weekend on the Capitol stage.  In general, rehearsals will be M-F from 7:30-10:00 PM.  Tech week will be Oct. 24-27 (specific times TBA) with performances the evenings of Fri., Oct. 28 & Sat., Oct. 29th."

and

"Auditions for the show will be Wed., Sept. 7 from 7:00-10:00 pm on the first floor of the Pushin Building at 400 E. Main St. (on the corner of College St. and Main St. just down the block from the Capitol Arts Center).  Please use the side entrance under the red awning on College St..  Callbacks (and initial auditions for anyone who can’t be there on Wed. night) will be Thurs., Sept. 8, also from 7:00-10:00.  Do plan to stay the entire time each night and wear clothing you can dance/move in.  Auditions are open to anyone ages 18 and up. 

Actors will be asked to read a scene from the show, do a dance audition, and sing measures 17-35 of “Hold Me Bat Boy” (song #2 in the show).  Male actors will sing the male line, while female actors will sing the female line (and the male line up the octave for measures 21-23).  Feel free to sing the part in whatever octave is most natural for your vocal range.  A copy of the sheet music (as well as the complete vocal score of the show) is available by going to http://www.dramatists.com/cgi-bin/db/single.asp?index=0&key=3333 and clicking “View Perusal Online”, or it may be picked up at the Capitol box office.   A recording of the song is posted on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFP720lfIjU.  Copies of the audition sides are also available at the Capitol box office."

The WKU Chess club meets from 9 a.m. til noon today at Barnes and Noble. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

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

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today through Friday at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

The Bob Kirby branch library has preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. The Graham Drive Branch library has Graham Troopers at 3:00 (for school-age student0, and the Smiths Grove branch library has Kids Craft Time for K-6th grade from 3-4. (563-6651).

Dr. Chin-Yi Lin and Friends have a free concert, An Evening of String Music, at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center. 745-3751.

Thursday, September 8th

A free computer class, Introduction to the Internet, is at 10-11 a.m at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Internet Safety for All Ages, is from 6-7 p.m. also at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today through Friday at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

The Main Branch library presents "Louisa May Alcott: An Introduction" at 6 p.m 745-4502. Here is info. from the WKU Events page:  "6 p.m. PRESENTATION: Louisa May Alcott: An Introduction, part of the “SOKY Reads!” project. Warren County Public Library. Contact Kristie Lowry, 745-4502."

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today through Friday at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The play Number the Stars is at 6:30 p.m. at WKU Van Meter Theater. It is presented by the Art Education Task Force, Inc. Tickets are $8.00 for children 12 and under, and $2.00 for adults. http://www.aetf-inc.com.

The BG Main library has a High Five Kids Club meeting at 4 p.m. for K-5 students, and the Graham branch library has teen Thursday at 5 p.m. (781-1441).

This is Kid's Night at the Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ celebration at the airport. Free admission. 745-7532. http://www.ballonstunesbbq.com.

The BG League of Bicyclists have an easy ride of 1 1/2 hour (mostly through residential areas) starting at Keriakes Park  at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet. http://www.bglob.com.

Friday, September 9th

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.


Sept. 9th is a kickoff concert for the WKU Redshirts and Treblemakers at First Christian Church from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Admission is just $2.00 per person. Contact the music dept. for more info: 270-745-3751 or email Dr. Paul Hondorp at paul.hondorp@wku.edu.

Lil' Angels Attic is from 9 am. to 7 p.m. at 1323 Melrose. Get used children's clothing, toys, shoes, etc. and help children and families in the community.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The Bob Kirby branch library has Preschool Spanish at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 years and Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. (782-0252), and the Main Branch library has Peek-A-Book Babies at 9:30 a.m. for ages 6-18 months, and Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. (781-4882).

Balloons, Tunes and BBQ starts at 3 p.m. with free admission at the BG-WC airport. 745-7532.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W has a math and science class today from 4-5 p.m. for grades 1-8. Call 746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

A free concert by WKU Music, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Masterclass, and Dr. Ching-Yi Lin is at 5:00 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center. 745-3751.

Saturday, September 10th

Today is the Second Saturday Street Fair in downtown Bowling Green at Fountain Square. 782-0222. Join us from 9-5:30 for sidewalk sales, food, booths, music, and more. The Pots Place (http://www.thepotsplace.com) will be offering kid's classes by Laura Bain-Selbo too (Call her for a reservation: 1-717-679-6258). http://www.downtownbg.org.


September 10th (today), The Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin will have a Ghost Hunt. 1-866-559-4741. http://www.GhostHuntWeekends.com.


Also on 9-10: (From the WCVK Community Happenings Page) "09/10/11 Food Drive, the need is still there to help feed a family on Saturday, September 10th 2011 from 9am-3pm. . Staff from WKU Public Radio, WKYU-PBS and volunteers will accept donations of canned food items at WalMart off Campbell Ln in Bowling Green. They will also accept cash contributions on behalf of the American Red Cross to purchase additional needed food items. All donations directly benefit those in need here in South Central KY. A shopping list of needed items to be donated will appear in the Daily News and will also be available at Walmart on Sat. the 10th. The list is also posted on the station website at WKYUPBS.org. Only food items listed will be accepted."

Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ continues todayhas a fly-in in the early morning today. The events continue until later. Free admission. 745-7532.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The benefit ride, LeTour de 4-H Bicycle Ride starts at 7 a.m. at Chaney's Dairy Barn and Restaurant. Find out more: 270-586-4484.

Rockfield UMC has an Ice Cream Supper from 5-8 today. $9.00 buy hamburger and hot dog plates with dessert. 842-7788.

Living Hope Baptist Church has a Community Gospel Singing at 6:30 p.m. with groups from Kentucky and Tennessee. 843-9462.

The 2011 Heart Walk continues today starting at 8 a.m. starting at the front lawn of the Medical Center at BG. 842-5700.

Jackson's Orchard has a Kids Expo today from 10-4. 842-0420, http://www.wwwkidsofsoky.com.

Lil' Angels Attic is from 9 am. to 12 noon. at 1323 Melrose. Get used children's clothing, toys, shoes, etc. and help children and families in the community.

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament continues today at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.

Sunday, September 11th

Balloons, Tunes and BBQ continues today with free admission. Fly-in happens after daybreak. 745-7532.

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.

A Balloon Launch happens at 2:30 p.m. in honor of National Assistd Living Week. Bowling Green Commissioner Bruce Wilkerson will be there, and the Music City Boys Gospel quartet will perform. Call Kathy Granger or Don Franks at 842-5433 for more info.

Beech Bend has the Holley LS Fest 2011 starting at 9 p.m. http://www.holleylsfest.com, 781-9741.

The West. Ky. Horse Sale is today at the WKU Brown Ag-Expo Center at 11 a.m. 745-3976.

The 47th Annual Antique Show and Sale is from 12-5 today at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Admission is $5.00 per person.

Rainbow Equine Rescue Facility at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185 in Bowling Green has Visitors Tours today from 1-4. http://www.rainhillrescue.com.

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More upcoming events in September:

More concerts and events are on the WKU calendar too.

Sept. 16 and 17 is the last Ice Cream and a Moo-vie event at Chaney's for this year.  The movie will be Toy Story 3.

September 17th is Symphony at the Orchard. http://www.TheSymphonyAtWKU.org.

(From the WCVK Community Happenings Page)"09/17/11 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Seminar will be September 17, 2011 at Christ Episcopal Church at 1215 State St in Bowling Green, KY. The Graves Gilbert Clinic and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center of Louisville, KY will sponsor an ovarian cancer awareness seminar to educate women to the early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Registration is by September 12, 2011. Pick up a registration form at Christ Episcopal Church or email OCAS@insightbb.com and leave a name and phone number. A suggested registration fee of $10 pays for breakfast treats and lunch served on site."

Sept 17 The Vette City Vixens play the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky and Hot Broads play Naptown Third Alarm (at home) at the Skate Box in Bowling Green.
Sept. 17th is also the Anansi Marionette show at the Capital Arts Center at 5 p.m. 

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/17/11 Parent’s Saturday Out will be offered at Fairview United Methodist Church, 336 Mt. Olivet Rd., Bowling Green, Sept. 17, 2-5 p.m. It is free and offered to anyone. An age appropriate craft, recreation, snack, and movie will be provided. For more information visit www.saturdaysoutatfairview.webs.com or call 320-7743."

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/20/11 French born, Polish raised pianist Graciella Kowalczyk (Grah-see-EL-la Co-VALL-check) will be performing a free recital at the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at WKU, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. She has appeared in concerts and recitals as a soloist in over 15 countries and 4 continents. For more information go to www.graciellakowalczyk.com. "

September 24th is the International Festival in Bowling Green.

Also a big thanks goes to: 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. 

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area September 5-11

Via the Microsoft Image Pages.

It's a busy week!

Here is the latest updated page for this week. I have added more events.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do listed here. So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog.

Make sure to double-check each event,  just in case.
Here is the latest updated page for this week. I have added more events.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do listed here. So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog.

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

The Corn Maze is at Chaney's Dairy Barn this week.

Monday, September 5th

Happy Labor Day!

From the Macaroni Kid Events Calendar:  Apple Fest at Jackson's Orchard. "Apple Fest - ...through Monday, September 5. Labor Day weekend means AppleFest at Jackson’s. Sweet, crisp fall apples and everything that goes with them are the highlight of the day. That means Fresh Apple Cider, Cider Slushes, Fried Pies, Caramel Apples and lots more! Plenty of children’s activities too. Come out and enjoy the start of fall with a celebration of apples at the orchard!  Where: Jackson's Orchard at 1280 Slim Island Road...Free admission. For more info: please call 270-781-5303 or visit http://www.jacksonsorchard.com"   (Hours may be 1-6, check first with a phone call.)

Today is the BG Noon Lions Run for Sight 5K and Walk from 9-10 a.m. Find out more: 270-991-5457.

Tuesday, September 6th

The Warren County libraries are taking school supples for fines today starting at 9 a.m. Get $1 per school supply off your fines. 781-4882.

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

The Main Lbrary also offers Spanish Explorers at 4 p.m. for K-6 students, Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. and Preschool Spanish at 11:3- a.m. for ages 3-5.

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today through Friday at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 6:30 - 9:00 today at WKU's South Campus. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

Wednesday, September 7th

The WKU Chess club meets from 9 a.m. til noon today at Barnes and Noble. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

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

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today through Friday at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

The Bob Kirby branch library has preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. The Graham Drive Branch library has Graham Troopers at 3:00 (for school-age student0, and the Smiths Grove branch library has Kids Craft Time for K-6th grade from 3-4. (563-6651).

Dr. Chin-Yi Lin and Friends have a free concert, An Evening of String Music, at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center. 745-3751.

Thursday, September 8th

A free computer class, Introduction to the Internet, is at 10-11 a.m at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Internet Safety for All Ages, is from 6-7 p.m. also at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today through Friday at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

The Main Branch library presents "Louisa May Alcott: An Introduction" at 6 p.m 745-4502. Here is info. from the WKU Events page:  "6 p.m. PRESENTATION: Louisa May Alcott: An Introduction, part of the “SOKY Reads!” project. Warren County Public Library. Contact Kristie Lowry, 745-4502."

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today through Friday at 4 p.m. Call for reservations 270-393-0080.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The play Number the Stars is at 6:30 p.m. at WKU Van Meter Theater. It is presented by the Art Education Task Force, Inc. Tickets are $8.00 for children 12 and under, and $2.00 for adults. http://www.aetf-inc.com.

The BG Main library has a High Five Kids Club meeting at 4 p.m. for K-5 students, and the Graham branch library has teen Thursday at 5 p.m. (781-1441).

This is Kid's Night at the Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ celebration at the airport. Free admission. 745-7532. http://www.ballonstunesbbq.com.

The BG League of Bicyclists have an easy ride of 1 1/2 hour (mostly through residential areas) starting at Keriakes Park  at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet. http://www.bglob.com.

Friday, September 9th

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.


Sept. 9th is a kickoff concert for the WKU Redshirts and Treblemakers at First Christian Church from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Admission is just $2.00 per person. Contact the music dept. for more info: 270-745-3751 or email Dr. Paul Hondorp at paul.hondorp@wku.edu.

Lil' Angels Attic is from 9 am. to 7 p.m. at 1323 Melrose. Get used children's clothing, toys, shoes, etc. and help children and families in the community.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The Bob Kirby branch library has Preschool Spanish at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 years and Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. (782-0252), and the Main Branch library has Peek-A-Book Babies at 9:30 a.m. for ages 6-18 months, and Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. (781-4882).

Balloons, Tunes and BBQ starts at 3 p.m. with free admission at the BG-WC airport. 745-7532.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W has a math and science class today from 4-5 p.m. for grades 1-8. Call 746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

A free concert by WKU Music, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Masterclass, and Dr. Ching-Yi Lin is at 5:00 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center. 745-3751.

Saturday, September 10th

Today is the Second Saturday Street Fair in downtown Bowling Green at Fountain Square. 782-0222. Join us from 9-5:30 for sidewalk sales, food, booths, music, and more. The Pots Place (http://www.thepotsplace.com) will be offering kid's classes by Laura Bain-Selbo too (Call her for a reservation: 1-717-679-6258). http://www.downtownbg.org.


September 10th (today), The Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin will have a Ghost Hunt. 1-866-559-4741. http://www.GhostHuntWeekends.com.


Also on 9-10: (From the WCVK Community Happenings Page) "09/10/11 Food Drive, the need is still there to help feed a family on Saturday, September 10th 2011 from 9am-3pm. . Staff from WKU Public Radio, WKYU-PBS and volunteers will accept donations of canned food items at WalMart off Campbell Ln in Bowling Green. They will also accept cash contributions on behalf of the American Red Cross to purchase additional needed food items. All donations directly benefit those in need here in South Central KY. A shopping list of needed items to be donated will appear in the Daily News and will also be available at Walmart on Sat. the 10th. The list is also posted on the station website at WKYUPBS.org. Only food items listed will be accepted."

Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ continues todayhas a fly-in in the early morning today. The events continue until later. Free admission. 745-7532.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The benefit ride, LeTour de 4-H Bicycle Ride starts at 7 a.m. at Chaney's Dairy Barn and Restaurant. Find out more: 270-586-4484.

Rockfield UMC has an Ice Cream Supper from 5-8 today. $9.00 buy hamburger and hot dog plates with dessert. 842-7788.

Living Hope Baptist Church has a Community Gospel Singing at 6:30 p.m. with groups from Kentucky and Tennessee. 843-9462.

The 2011 Heart Walk continues today starting at 8 a.m. starting at the front lawn of the Medical Center at BG. 842-5700.

Jackson's Orchard has a Kids Expo today from 10-4. 842-0420, http://www.wwwkidsofsoky.com.

Lil' Angels Attic is from 9 am. to 12 noon. at 1323 Melrose. Get used children's clothing, toys, shoes, etc. and help children and families in the community.

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament continues today at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.

Sunday, September 11th

Balloons, Tunes and BBQ continues today with free admission. Fly-in happens after daybreak. 745-7532.

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.

A Balloon Launch happens at 2:30 p.m. in honor of National Assistd Living Week. Bowling Green Commissioner Bruce Wilkerson will be there, and the Music City Boys Gospel quartet will perform. Call Kathy Granger or Don Franks at 842-5433 for more info.

Beech Bend has the Holley LS Fest 2011 starting at 9 p.m. http://www.holleylsfest.com, 781-9741.

The West. Ky. Horse Sale is today at the WKU Brown Ag-Expo Center at 11 a.m. 745-3976.

The 47th Annual Antique Show and Sale is from 12-5 today at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Admission is $5.00 per person.

Rainbow Equine Rescue Facility at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185 in Bowling Green has Visitors Tours today from 1-4. http://www.rainhillrescue.com.

Have a fun week!

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More upcoming events in September:

More concerts and events are on the WKU calendar too.

Sept. 16 and 17 is the last Ice Cream and a Moo-vie event at Chaney's for this year.  The movie will be Toy Story 3.

September 17th is Symphony at the Orchard. http://www.TheSymphonyAtWKU.org.

(From the WCVK Community Happenings Page)"09/17/11 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Seminar will be September 17, 2011 at Christ Episcopal Church at 1215 State St in Bowling Green, KY. The Graves Gilbert Clinic and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center of Louisville, KY will sponsor an ovarian cancer awareness seminar to educate women to the early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Registration is by September 12, 2011. Pick up a registration form at Christ Episcopal Church or email OCAS@insightbb.com and leave a name and phone number. A suggested registration fee of $10 pays for breakfast treats and lunch served on site."

Sept 17 The Vette City Vixens play the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky and Hot Broads play Naptown Third Alarm (at home) at the Skate Box in Bowling Green.
Sept. 17th is also the Anansi Marionette show at the Capital Arts Center at 5 p.m. 

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/17/11 Parent’s Saturday Out will be offered at Fairview United Methodist Church, 336 Mt. Olivet Rd., Bowling Green, Sept. 17, 2-5 p.m. It is free and offered to anyone. An age appropriate craft, recreation, snack, and movie will be provided. For more information visit www.saturdaysoutatfairview.webs.com or call 320-7743."

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/20/11 French born, Polish raised pianist Graciella Kowalczyk (Grah-see-EL-la Co-VALL-check) will be performing a free recital at the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at WKU, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. She has appeared in concerts and recitals as a soloist in over 15 countries and 4 continents. For more information go to www.graciellakowalczyk.com. "

September 24th is the International Festival in Bowling Green.

Also a big thanks goes to: 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. 

Selected things to do in and around Bowling Green Kentucky April 11th - 17th 2011 V. B

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Selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 11-17, 2011
Version B

Welcome to the Cheap and Free Stuff in the Bowling Green Kentucky area blog. 

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.

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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. 

Just added for Version B: A Free art gallery performance by the Pre-College Strings Program:

April 11th - 17th

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/

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.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "Now-4/15 Volunteers are needed for Area 5 Special Olympics Track and Field Competition to be held April 30. 100+ volunteers are needed to assist with track events as well as awards, lunches, and Olympic Town. Interested persons or groups may contact Bowling Green Parks and Recreation at 393-3584 for more information. Volunteer deadline is April 15."

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".
 

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. 

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.

Sarah Dineen will show new paintings at WKU's Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery through April 6th.

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 will have 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.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Play on April 14-17, "39 Hours". Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

The Capital Arts Center has three local bands, Felonious Funk, Fat Box, and Deep Fried Five on Friday, April 15th at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 General Admission. 782-2787.

Also playing on Saturday April 16th at 8 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center are The Ernie Small Blues Band featuring Jane and Rachel Pearl and Randi Womack. Tickets are $10.00 General Admission. 782-2787.

Events and classes:

Monday, April 11th:
The Bowling Green Hod Rods play at 6:30 p.m. at the B.G. Ballpark. The first 1000 fans get a free T-shirt. A pre-game concert by the Black Shades is also happening. http://www.bgHotRODS.com, 901-2121.

(pre-registration deadline for event on Thursday) The ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th is having a free presentation on the 14th from 1-3 p.m. by artists Pat Sturzel and Bailey Earith. You must have pre-registered by today to attend it. Call 270-781-0872 for info.

The SKY Soccer Club is sponsoring a free TOPSoccer event from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Lovers Lane Soccer Complex for Young Athletes with Special Needs, from Kindergarten through High School. Players will have a buddy assigned for the games. Come on out and have fun, beginners are OK. Call 846-1010 for more info.

The Bowling Green Magic Club (for Magicians, Clowns, etc.) is being formed. Their organizational meeting is at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Warren County Public Library. Call Ricky Childress for more info: 782-6400.


Tuesday, April 12th:
It is All You Can Eat Tuesday at the BG Hot Rods Game at 11:00 a.m. All you can eat buffet for an $8.00 upgrade. BG Ball Park 901-2121. Vs. Fort Wayne. http://www.bghotrods.com.

A free computer class, Computing for Seniors, is from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. 

CASA training takes place today, 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.

Banjo Bill and CJ will play at noon at WKU's Java City today.

A free MacBook class will take place today "Take a Hike" at 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The WKU Percussion Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center recital hall. Tickets are $4.00 per person. Call for more info 745-3751.

Wednesday, April 13th:
CASA training takes place today, 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 WKU Ceramics Club has their Spring Sale today from 8 a.. - 5 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center, room 151. Contact Lindsay at 745-5886 for more info.

A free computer class, PowerPoint for Beginners, will meet from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The BG Hot Rods play today at 6:30 p.m. against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the BG Ball Park. 901-2121, http://www.bghotrods.com.

The WKU Library and Museum sponsors a talk by author Novella Carpenter at 7 p.m. 745-2592.

A free Trombone studio recital is tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. 745-3751.

Thursday, April 14th: 

The WKU Ceramics Club sale is also today from 8 a.m. to 8 pm. at the WKU Fine Arts Center room 151. Contact Lindsay at 745-5886 for more info. Also, a live band plays at 6:00.

The ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th is having a free presentation today from 1-3 p.m. by artists Pat Sturzel and Bailey Earith. You must have pre-registered by the 11th to attend. Call 270-781-0872 for info. 

A free computer class, MacBook intro to Macs is at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Cal 782-0252.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at WKU's Faculty House. This meeting is open to the public and includes all skill levels. Call to see if you need to bring your chess set:  918-809-6278. Find out more here: http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info.

CASA training takes place today, 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 BG Hot Rods play today at 6:30 P.M. vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps at the BG Ball Park. It is Thrifty Thursday, with food and drink specials.  901-2121. http://www.bghotrods.com

WKU  presents April 14 at 8 p.m. a play, A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 7 p.m. Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

Friday, April 15th:

The Southern Kentucky Book Fest starts today. Today is Children's Day from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Find out more from http://www.sokybookfest.org. The Book Fest continues tomorrow also.

The Kentucky Writer's Conference is today from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the WKU Carroll Nicely Center. No registration is required unless you are bringing a class. http://www.sokybookfest.org.

The AARP (BG) meets today at the First Christian Church at 1106 State Street from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Call for more info: 842-2832.

The 3rd Annual RJ Open Chess event is at 4 p.m. at WKU's Garrett Conference Center.  http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info. This event continues through the 17th. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

The Knights of Columbus have a Lenten Fish Fry tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Drinks are included. 782-6488.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 7 p.m. Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

BG Hot Rods have a game today at 7 p.m. vs. the Lake County Captains at the BG Ball Park. Call 901-2121.  http://www.bghotrods.com.

The play, Driving Miss Daisy by the Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) is at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 8 p.m. http://www.ptkbg.org/. Get more info at Upcoming Events. 781-6233.
A benefit for the American Cancer Society, Pretty In Pink Mom Prom is tonight at Phil Moore Park Gym on Scottsville Road from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 each at the door, $5.00 in advance. Find out more: http://www.wbko.com/community/events?c=y&cat=Benefits (scroll down).

A free recital, "Crossing Over", The Classical Singer goes to Broadway, is at 7:30 p.m. tonight a the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. 745-3751. 

WKU  presents April 15 at 8 p.m. a play, A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

(Friday, April 15th) The Capital Arts Center has three local bands tonight, Felonious Funk, Fat Box, and Deep Fried Five at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 General Admission. 782-2787. 

Saturday, April 16th:
The Capital Arts Center features The Ernie Small Blues Band featuring Jane and Rachel Pearl and Randi Womack at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 General Admission. 782-2787.

  

The 3rd Annual RJ Open Chess event is at 10 a.m. at WKU's Garrett Conference Center.  http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info. This event continues through the 17th. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.
A Bicycle Ride benefiting New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding starts at 7:30 a.m. Participants will leave from Chaney's Dairy Barn. http://www.nbtr-bg.org.

The SoKy Book Fest at WKU's Carroll Nicely Conference Center continues today with many children's events, authors and more.  http://www.sokybookfest.org/About.

A Holga 120N Photography Workshop is happening today at the ARTsAccess Gallery at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 515 East 10th Street today. 781-0872.

Junior Achievement is sponsoring a Thrills and Skills Experience today starting at 9 a.m. at the BG Hot Rods Field. This is for boys and girls ages 5-178. Professional instructors and Hot Rods staff and coaches will work with the participants. Find out more here: http://www.jaforkids.com. Tickets are $25.00 each.

The Independence Bank Dog Show is today at 10:30 a.m. at Independence Bank, 2415 Nashville Road. 746-0980. 

Riverview at Hobson Grove has an Easter Egg Hunt today at Riverview, 1100 West Main Street from 2-5 p.m. "Bring an Easter Basket!" This event is free and open to the public. Call Riverview for more info: 843-5565.


Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 7 p.m. Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

The 2011 Arbor Day Celebration is from 9-12 a.m. at Keriakes Park. Activities include planting trees, receiving free trees, demos, and more. This event is free. Call 393-3111 for more info.

Chaney's Easter Egg Hunt is today at 3 p.m. This event is free and includes prizes.  It is being held at Buchanon Park across from Chaney's Dairy Barn. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Old Union School is having an Aloha! Auction and BBQ Supper from 4-8 p.m. This event is at Phil Moore Park Gymnasium, BG. Hawaiian costume is optional. Tickets are $6.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door. 781-4890. Silent Auction is at 4:00, Live auction and dinner is at 7 p.m.

WKU's Spring Football game is Red vs. White at 5 p.m. This event is free for everyone. Houchens-Smith Stadium. 

The Hot Rods baseball team plays at 7 p.m. vs. Lake County Captains. A fireworks show is planned after the game.  Call 901-2121.  http://www.bghotrods.com.

The play, Driving Miss Daisy by the Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) is at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 8 p.m. http://www.ptkbg.org/. Get more info at Upcoming Events. 781-6233.

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

 

A free recital, "Crossing Over", the Classical Singer goes to Broadway, is at 3:00 p.m. today at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. 745-3751. 

The T.C. Cherry PTO spring Bazaar is today from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the T.C. Cherry Elementary School. 746-2200. 

From the WCVK page: "4/16/11 Yard Sale for American Cancer Society Relay For Life will be in front of Western Ky. Diagnostic, 1635 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, April 16, 7 a.m. CiCi’s Pizza, Campbell Lane, will donate 10% of their proceeds that day to the American Cancer Society. For more information call Tammy at 746-9500."

Playing at 8 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center are The Ernie Small Blues Band featuring Jane and Rachel Pearl and Randi Womack. Tickets are $10.00 General Admission. 782-2787.

Sunday, April 17th:

Today is Palm Sunday.

The 3rd Annual RJ Open Chess event is at 10 a.m. at WKU's Garrett Conference Center.  http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info. This event continues through the 17th. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 10 a.m. No tickets are required today. 842-2593.

The National Corvette Museum has a Bunny Brunch today at 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Tickets are $8.00 for children, $12.00 for adults. 781-7973. 


WKU Baseball has a Faith and Family Day today at 1 p.m. All church youth grades K-8 can get a free or discount ticket for friends and family today. 1-800-BIG-RED.


BG Hot Rods Baseball team plays today at 2 p.m. vs. Lake County Captains. at the BG Ball Park.

The public is welcome at Super Sunday Bowling at Redz at WKU DUC. from 2 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. 745-5794.

The play, Driving Miss Daisy by the Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) is at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 3 p.m. http://www.ptkbg.org/. Get more info at Upcoming Events. 781-6233.


WKU presents the play, A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 3 p.m. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

Events coming up: The Steelband Concert at WKU's FAC Recital Hall, April 19, the Warren County Seniors Dance and Potluck, April 19, the Herb Festival at the Wild Bird and Nature Store on April 21-May 1, the 8th Annual Invasive Plant Pull at Lost River Cave and Valley April 23rd, (check the site for a contest too), the Community Easter Egg Hunt at Faith UMC April 23, and the first Apron Extravaganza May 2nd. There are a lot more events coming up too.

Thanks to the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Soky Happenings, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar.

  
Also from the WCVK site: "Now-4/15 Volunteers are needed for Area 5 Special Olympics Track and Field Competition to be held April 30. 100+ volunteers are needed to assist with track events as well as awards, lunches, and Olympic Town. Interested persons or groups may contact Bowling Green Parks and Recreation at 393-3584 for more information. Volunteer deadline is April 15."

"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.


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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