Selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Wed.-Fri. August 8-10, 2012

Here are selected events for today (Wednesday, August 8th) through Friday, August 10th. 

Wednesday, August 8th

A free computer class is today, Microsoft PowerPoint, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

Kroger on Scottsville Road has an event, a Choosing Healthy Food store tour today from 8-9:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-0942.

Thursday, August 9th

A free computer class about Microsoft Excel Intermediate is today from 6-7:30 p.m. at theMain branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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

Friday, August 10th 

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online is from 10-11 a.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Microsoft Word Intermediate, is today at the Bob Kirby branch library at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The Duncan Hines Festival begins today a 5 p.m. and continues tomorrow too. This event benefits Child Development Clinics. Find out more: Duncan Hines Festival. From the Junior Women's Club site:

"August 10th - Circus Square - 5:00-10:00pm

• Duck Derby
• Brownie Eating Contest
• Inflatables, face painting and other children's activities
• Concert in the Park - Andy & the Rockers plays @ 7:30!
• Collection of nonperishable food items for Community Action

August 10th - The Kentucky Library and Museum - 5:00-8:00pm

• Art Awards Presentation and Silent Auction
• Gallery Hop"

More about the Gallery Hop:

Many other venues will also be open for the Gallery Hop today from 5-8 p.m.
The Gallery Hop has many locations open for this event. Find out about all the locations here: Gallery Hop Map and Information.

Come visit the potters at The Pots Place at 428 East Main Street, who are also part of the Gallery Hop!

More about Concerts in the Park tonight: Fountain Square Park will be participating in Concerts in the Park also starting at 6:30 p.m. - stop by for music and fun.
 
August 11 the Duncan Hines Festival continues at the Kentucky Library and Museum with an Adventures in Good Baking Contest. Find out more here.

August 11 is Agriculture Night at Chaney's Dairy Barn - 4 - 7:30 p.m. plus Ice Cream and a Moovie featuring the movie "Barnyard."

August 11 and 12 is the Dog Agility Trial at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. 745-3976.

August 14 is a Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove from 3:30 - 6 p.m. 843-5565. You must pre-register to attend by emailing Laura Southard at riverview.at.hg@att.net. The cost is only $5.00 per person. From the City website: "In this two day workshop, each child will learn to piece together and create a small quilt for their doll's bed.".

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. 
 

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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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Updated - - August Free, cheap, and fun events in or near Bowling Green, Kentucky - updated

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Hi, all! 
This posting is the first August 2010 update.
August fun events - - updated.

Here are some fun events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for August. Note: they are not all free. I will be adding more (later events) this week too. Please be sure to check every event before attending, just in case. Some events require pre-registration.

The Beyond the Vessel exhibit at Capital Arts continues until July 16. 

NEW: You can enter the Adventures in Good Baking contest for the Duncan Hines Festival right now. Go here: http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com/ to find out more (scroll down).   

The WBKO  Community Events page (Community Calendar) is a great resource. You  can click on any day and find MANY MANY  great events here or in  neighboring communities. Also see the links at the bottom of this posting for more great community events links.

Also: August 6-14: the Williamson County Fair will be held in Franklin, Tennessee. Find out more at http://www.WilliamsonCountyFair.org. 

Monday, August 9:

Free adult computer class (must pre-register). Email Basics 10:00 a.m. Bob Kirby Branch. 782-0252.

August 9: MS Excel Basics adult computer class. Must pre-register. BG Main Library. 781-4882. 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10

August 10th (from the Riverview Hobson Grove Facebook page)

"Riverview at Hobson Grove " Riverview at Hobson  Grove is pleased to present the workshop "Creating a Sachet" on  Tuesday, August 10th at 1 p.m.  Plantswoman Esli Pelly of The Garden Patch will lead a workshop to create an aromatic sachet with a variety  of dried flowers and catnip.  For further information, please call  Riverview at 843-5565.  $10 each.  Reservations are required.  Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park. 

Free adult computer class, MS Word for Beginners. 2-3 p.m. Must pre-register. BG Main Library. 781-4882.

August 10th 6 p.m. (free) Business Feasibility Classes, Aug 10, 2010, 6 pm (from WBKO)
The Learning Center, 247 Double Springs Road Bowling Green, KY
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Register now, the classes are free. The Community Ventures Corporation will be holding classes on How to Start a Business.
The Business Feasibility Classes are being held weekly beginning July 27th at 6PM at the Learning Center in Bowling Green, KY. Call: Community Ventures Corporation at 270-904-0323 to register.
Deborah Gibson
Community Ventures Corporation
270-904-0323"

Tuesday, August 10: Free Skate Back to School Bash at the Skatebox. Door prizes and games. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 843-3394. 

Wednesday August 11


Wednesday, August 11: Free computer class  - must pre-register. Job Hunting Online 6-7 p.m. BG Main Library 781-4882.

Thursday, August 12

Thursday, August 12: Literary Cafe at the Graham Drive Branch Library 5 p.m. Like a study hall, call 781-1441 to pre-register and/or check on  availability. Tutors available upon request for homework.

BG League of Bicyclists: Easy Riders Ride. 6 p.m. Suitable for all riders, 1-2 hour ride at an easy pace. Call 270-784-2836. Starts at Keriakes Park. Helmets are required.

Trains at Dusk 6-8 p.m. Historic Railpark. Call for details or fees: 270-745-7317. Museum tour is open, and you can tour the railcars.

Mystery Writer Catherine Coulter will be at Christ Episcopal Church (next to the Main Library). 6 p.m. Free tickets are available at the Main Library and the Bob Kirby branch. Call 781-4882 for details.

Friday, August 13

Friday, August 13: From the Downtown Redevelopment page:  The Bowling Green Gallery Hop 08.13.2010 5:00-8:00PM "Your community connection to art!" Maps will be available to help you find all the galleries and studios. http://www.bggalleryhop.com.

August 13: Gallery Hop/Reception: Andee Rudloff and Darlene Postula From http://www.capitolarts.com/.

Duncan Hines Festival 5 p.m. - midnight: Concert at Circus Square Park. http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com. 782-0800.

August 13, 2010
Duncan Hines Festival Art Contest - - see the Kentucky Library site for more info: http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/exhibits/inhouse/changing/duncanhinesfestival.html

August 13: From the Downtown Redevelopment page: "Duncan Hines Festival 08.13.2010. The Bowling Green Junior Women's Club is hosting the 14th Annual Duncan  Hines Festival.  This year's events include a Concert in the Park, Art  Exhibit, Adventures in Good Baking Contest and the very popular Uncle  Duncan's Duck Derby! Come out and enjoy live music, a car show, cash prizes and good summer fun. For more information visit http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com."

Saturday, August 14

Saturday, August 14: Yoga in the Park 8-9 a.m. Free, but donations are accepted for the Kiwanis Club of BG. Kereiakes Park behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. 782-6984 or email kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com.

August 14: Mount Up Horse Show 9 a.m. New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. show starts. Snodgrass Veterinary Medical Center. Find out more: 782-6496, http://www.nbtr-bg.org.

Playground Yoga 9:15-10 a.m. Kids ages 2-6 and their parents or grandparents. Free, donations accepted. Kereiakes Park behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. 782-6984, kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com.

August 14 Duncan Hines Baking Contest 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kentucky Museum, 782-0800. http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com.

Sunday, August 15

Sunday, August 15 Tony Walker will be signing his book at Barnes and Noble today at 2 p.m.

Monday, August 16

Monday, August 16: Free adult computer class at Graham Drive Community Branch library, Microsoft for Beginners. 10 a.m. You must pre-register, call 781-1441.

Bowling Green Idol Tryouts 6-8 p.m. at the United Way office on College Street. Later, singers will perform at the Balloons, Tunes and BBQ event.  Call 843-3205 for more information or go to http://www.BowlingGreenSAM.com for more details.

The Car Show at WhaBa Steakhouse Saloon: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 782-6400

Tuesday, August 17

Tuesday, August 17th, 5:30 p.m: (from the Historic Railpark site) "Children's Summer Bedtime Reading Program. Bring your 5 to 8 year old for an evening at the  Railpark for bedtime reading and FREE activities. Join us in the Caboose. August 17 @ 5:30pm: "The Little Red Caboose" 270-745-7317. Call to get more information about this event before going.

Also at 6 p.m. at the Historic Railpark: Seven Little Postmen." Be sure to call and get details before going. 745-7317.

August 17: Story Hour at  the the BG Main Branch Library: Stories, songs and a craft. PJ Tales, come dressed in your PJ's. Call to pre-register or check details 781-4882, ask for Stephanie Wycihowski, extension 224. Also you can email about it here: stephaniew@warrenpl.org.

Free Computer Class: computing for Seniors 6-7 pm. Main Library, must pre-register, call 781-4882.

Wednesday August 18

Wednesday, August 18 -BG Neighborhood Sewing Group. 10 .m. - 12 noon. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, hread and some material to make Christmas gift items. All skill levels welcome. Warren County Extension Office, 3132 Nashville Road. Call with questions Maureen 991-4431 for details if you plan to go.

August 18: Email Basics class (free) 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register, call 781-4882. Main library.

Thursday, August 19

Thursday, August 19: Free computer class, Facebook for Beginners 9-11 a.m. BG Main Library, must pre-register. Call 781-4882.


Chuck Barris book discussion for his book, Della at 6 p.m.. BG Main Library, 781-4882. Call for free tickets or pick them up at any BGPL location. 

Friday, August 20


Friday, August 20, AARP meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Speaker Barbara Johnson. Chapter book sale is today too. 1106 State Street. Call for info: 842-2832.

August 20: International Newgrass Festival 12 p.m. Gates open 8 a.m. Oakland, 270-784-0757.


Bob Kirby Branch Library: Teen Scene, 3:30 p.m. 782-0252.


August 20: Give My Regards to Broadway will run today through Sunday. Tonight: 7 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.


August 20: Ice Cream and a MOO-vie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, starts at dusk. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. The movie = Monsters vs. Aliens.


August 20: Rock 'n Roll Softball Challenge 7 p.m. Free admission. Lampkin Park, BG. 270-495-7370. See a softball game. Swinging Staches (SAM 100.7 vs. BG Jammers (musicians from BG and Nashville)

Saturday, August 21


Saturday, August 21: Kids Try-Athlon and Fun Run 7 a.m. check-in. Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Fun runs are free, Try-Athlon is $7. Get more information by calling Leah Ashwill 782-0812. 

August 21: International Newgrass Festival 12 p.m. Gates open 8 a.m. Oakland, 270-784-0757.  

August 21: 6th Annual Vette City Lions Club Motorfest. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Lost River Cave and Valley. 843-1556 or 842-3887.


August 21: Storytime at Barnes and Noble, 3:30-3:45 p.m. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Judith Viorst. 746-9779.


August 21: Ice Cream and a MOO-vie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, starts at dusk. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. The movie = Monsters vs. Aliens.

August 21: Picnic Pops - 8 p.m. at Traditions at Lovers Lane. benefitting BG/WC Habitat for Humanity. $10 per person, children 12 and under free. Orchestra Kentucky. 843-6027.

August 21: Give My Regards to Broadway 7 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.


Sunday, August 22


Sunday, August 22: International Newgrass Festival, Oakland. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. 784-0757.


August 22: Dr. Lin Stepp book signing at Barnes and Noble, 2 p.m. 746-9779.


August 22: Give My Regards to Broadway 3 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.

Also from the Historic Railpark site: Trains At Dusk Open Thursday evenings until 8pm, June 17-August  12. Enjoy the Train Museum and Railpark in the evening. Bring a picnic,  watch the trains, tour the museum and railcars. Last Railcar tour begins  at 7p.m."Call for more info. Phone: (270) 745-7317.

More events are to come.

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Important:  always check each event before  going to it in case of a typo or  a  correction is needed. I type  these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time. Thanks for your help!

A big thanks to these great sites:
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK   Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling   Green Events 
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
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