Getting geared up for learning.... Secrets of Happy Families book, 350.org activists on NPR

Rickey said it was like a beautiful Fall day outside today. Fall... already? Really?

It's been a longish summer, and sometimes very hot here in Kentucky.

The park downtown is lush and the flowers are still hanging in their containers. Somebody decided today was an "event" and played loud music in the park through the speakers. Sometimes I think people leave them on by mistake.

Today Bruce Filer was on NPR so I listened on the way downtown. http://www.npr.org/2013/02/17/171929472/control-the-chaos-with-secrets-of-happy-families

I liked it. 

Before that, there was a show on about 350.org, the new climate change group doing great things. The group bears watching and even helping.

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Today at the Pots Place in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky

The Pots Place Studio and Gallery is located in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky on Fountain Square. Today, Bob is throwing pots in the Studio.

Here are a couple of photos:

Bob throwing some pots in the Pots Place Studio.

Some dogs with flowing fur by Julie Rosche from Wisconsin.

You can see a few more pictures at the Pots Place Facebook page here:
The Pots Place Studio today, April 17, 2012.

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

A Christmas Turtle From the Clker site.

Here are just a few events going on this week. 

Fri. Dec. 2th - Sunday, Dec. 4th 

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

This is a very busy week! There are many more events going on each day here in Bowling Green; just find them via the links to the right on this page.

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

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

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

Friday, December 2nd


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, December 3rd

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, December 4th

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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





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March 13th - March 20 - selected events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky

March 13th - March 20

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

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March Squirrels in the Square:

Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square this month and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Check out this event at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.


WKU has Summer Sessions signups starting today for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.

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

Art Shows and Exhibitions

The VSA (Very Special Arts) Exhibit is free and open to the public at the Garden Gallery at the Kentucky Library and Museum this month until March 21st. 745-2592.

Also, they have an art display of Photographs of Safe Haven at the ACCESS Gallery at 515 East 10th Avenue. Call for gallery times: 781-0872.

Kendall McMinimy is showing his art at the WKU Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery from Feb. 16-March 23rd. 745-3944.

A Modern Atomic Art exhibition will take place Feb. 18th - March 25th at The Gallery at 916. http://www.thegalleryat916.com. 843-5511.

Kim Soule's art will show at the Warren County Public Library Bob Kirby Branch through March 31st.

The Capital Arts Center and Houchen's sponsors the BG/WC Youth Exhibit through March 23rd, Monday through Friday in the Houchens and Mezzanine Calleries.

The US Bank Celebration of the Arts art show opens Feb. 27th and runs through April 2nd at the Kentucky Museum. See all kinds of great art here. http://bit.ly/hnjSRA

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

A Kentucky Art from the Heart Exhibit is showing at the Main Branch library through March 31st.

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups this month 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.

Plays happening

The Thirty-Nine Steps is presented by Fountain Square Players starting on Thursday, March 17th and going through Sunday, March 20th at the Phoenix Theater. The play is at 8:00 p.m. all evenings except the Sunday matinee, which is at 3:00 p.m. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Guys and Dolls is also playing on Friday, March 18th through Sunday March 20th. Times are 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at BG Junior High School. 746-2290.

Events and classes:

Sunday, March 13th:

Today is the start of Daylight Savings Time. Spring forward 1 hour on your clocks and watches.

Monday, March 14th:

An adult computer class, Computing for Seniors, will be at 10 a.m. today at the Graham Drive Community branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-1441.

Another free computer class, Excel Intermediate, will be at 6 p.m. tonight at the Main Branch library. Call to pre-register. 781-4882.

A Community Ed Coupon Clipping and Other Ways to Save class is from 6-8 tonight at Moss Middle School. You must pre-register. Call 842-4281 for info. on how to register. Class is $8.00 per person or 2 people for $10.00.

A Best Buddies Fundraiser is at 6-9 p.m. at Buckhead Cafe to benefit the Best Buddies Chapter at WKU. Find out more at http://www.bestbuddies.org.

Tuesday, March 15th:
An Arts Gala happens at 5:30 p.m. at Cumberland Trace Elementary School at 830 Cumberland Trace Road, BG. Local artists and student work will be featured, plus auction items and artistic performances by the students. 781-1356.

A free computer class, Computing for Seniors is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. Call to preregister: 781-4882.

Wednesday, March 16th:

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

Thursday, March 17th:

Today is St. Patrick's Day.
A free MacBook computer class is today at 10-11 a.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. The program will be Genealogy Sources Online. You must call to pre-register: 782-0252.

WKU's Helm Library Java City has a St. Patrick's Day Concert at 12 p.m. with Library Leprechauns and Prof. Tom Hunley.

School kids K-5 have a High Five Kids Club meeting today at the Main Library at 5 p.m. A story plus crafts will be happening. Call for info. 781-4882.

Far Away places presents Climing Mt. Everest: Tibet, 2010 by John All at Barnes and Noble at 7 p.m.

Carole Blankenship, soprano, will sing at the WKU Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. "Music from the Boulangerie." This concert is free and open to the public.

The Thirty-Nine Steps is presented by Fountain Square Players  at 8:00 p.m. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

The WKU Chess club meets today at 6-9 at the WKU Faculty House. The public is welcome. 1-918-809-6278.

Friday, March 18th:

A free concert, "Miles Hoffman - the Viola in Solo Performance" will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center.

The AARP meets today at the First Christian Church, BG. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 842-2832 for more information.

Teen Scene has a free computer class today at the Bob Kirby Branch at 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Teens only). They will explore Art Rage software on the Mac. Pre-register by calling 782-0252.

The Bowlig Green Gallery Hop is tonight from 5-8 at 13 different locations. http://www.thebowlinggreengalleryhop.com/ has a free brochure plus map.

Guys and Dolls is playing at 7 p.m. at BG Junior High School. 746-2290. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $4 for students 4th through 8th grade. Tickets will be sold in the Atrium lobby an hour before the performance.

The Thirty-Nine Steps by Fountain Square Players plays tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, BG. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Saturday, March 19th:

A Construction Clinic is today at 8 a.m. at Booth Fire and Safety for the BB and T All American Soap Box Derby entrants. http://www.bgkiwanis.org/soapbox.

A Quilters Day Out Celebration is at the Calvary Baptist Church at 3011 Elrod Road today from 9-3. Lunch will be available to purchase, also quilts, displays, door prizes, and vendors.

A St. Patrick's Dinner and Raffle takes place at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 6 p.m. tonight. Proceeds support the Restoration Fund for St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tickets are $100.00 which include dinner, raffle, beer and wine. Additional Dinner ticket is $35.00. 842-2525.

Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as Time is at 6:00 by Orchestra Kentucky. WKU Van Meter Hall. Call for tickets at 846-2426. http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/family

Guys and Dolls is playing at 7 p.m. at BG Junior High School. 746-2290. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $4 for students 4th through 8th grade. Tickets will be sold in the Atrium lobby an hour before the performance.

The Thirty-Nine Steps by Fountain Square Players plays tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, BG. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Sunday, March 20th:

The Capital Arts Center at 416 East Main Street, BG, hosts a Youth Art Reception today at 12:30 p.m. 782-2787.

A free Geocaching 101 Class "Basic GPS" will take place today at Lost River Cave from 2-4 p.m. Contact Lost River Cave at 393-0077 or Danny Bays at 784-8245 for more info. or what you need to bring with you, etc.

The Thirty-Nine Steps is presented by Fountain Square Players is at 3:00 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater today. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Guys and Dolls is also playing on Friday, March 18th through Sunday March 20th. Times are 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at BG Junior High School. 746-2290. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $4 for students 4th through 8th grade. Tickets will be sold in the Atrium lobby an hour before the performance.

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

  
Also from the WCVK site: "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.
Images are from the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.


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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Thanks to the SoKy Happenings magazine for all their information. Please check all events before attending just in case.