Selected things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area February 2nd - February 10th

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Here are some selected events in the BG, KY area.

I love this Anime Girl art! I used it on my BGAMUG Computer Club page too.

FYI: this is a short, clipped list of some selected things to do.

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Saturday, February 2nd
Today is St. Brigid's Day, also known as Candlemas or Imbolc.
                                                 
From the  WKU News site: "NEXT STAGE SERIES PRODUCTION: The Dance Project. 8 p.m. Feb. 2... Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6. Contact Theatre & Dance, 745-5845."

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "2/1 & 2/2/13 Southside Baptist Church, 557 Memphis Junction Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. Is having a Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale on February 1st from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday February 2nd from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy. (breakfast is only on Saturday) For more information please call: Michele at 270-991-7303."

WKU has a Dance Project performance at the lab theater at Gordon Wilson Hall at 8 p.m. today. Tickets are $6.00.

From the  WKU News site: "9:15 a.m. THIRD ANNUAL DOUBLE REED DAY. Music Rehearsal Hall. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."




Sunday, February 3rd
From the  WKU News site: "NEXT STAGE SERIES PRODUCTION: The Dance Project...3 p.m. Feb. 3. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6. Contact Theatre & Dance, 745-5845."

From the  WKU News site: "5 p.m. GUEST RECITAL: Elias Goldstein, viola. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."

WKU has a Dance Project performance at the lab theater at Gordon Wilson Hall at 3 p.m. today. Tickets are $6.00. 

See Starry Tales for a Winter Night for free at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 2 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. 745-4044.




Monday, February 4th
Via SoKy Happenings: Elias Goldstein plays viola today at 4:30 p.m. at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751." 

Tuesday, February 5th

NEW - NEW - The "Join the Conversation" Skypac community meeting information has changed. This is from their web page:

"We need you! Join the conversation and help us define how the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) can best serve the residents of the entire ten county Barren River Area Development District (BRADD)...The meeting will be divided into two sections
10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Artists/Citizens at Large
1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Arts Organizations/Citizens at Large
Please RSVP by January 29th to by calling 270-904-5000 or email info@theskypac.com. You can read more at the page.

 
See Starry Tales for a Winter Night for free at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. 745-4044.

Wednesday, February 6th
Via Facebook: Study-Abroad Representatives "Interested in Study Abroad? Stop by the Study Abroad Fair on February 6th in <WKU's> MMTH Lobby from 10-3. Learn about different study abroad opportunities, short term and long term! Enter for a chance to win a study abroad scholarship! Already studied abroad? Come share your experiences with other WKU students! We hope to see you there!!!"
 
Thursday, February 7th
Today author Lisa Gardner will speak at the CEC Parish Hall next to the Main branch library at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 to find out if you need to pick up a free ticket or not to attend.

See Starry Tales for a Winter Night for free at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. 745-4044.

Friday, February 8th
From the WKU Events page for Friday, Feb. 8th: "7 a.m. MACY’S USED BOOK SALE. L&N Depot, 401 Kentucky St. - Through Feb. 10. Proceeds benefit Southern Kentucky Book Fest. Contact Kristie Lowry, 745-4502." (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today)

Morris Jewelry on Fountain Square has a Gem Show from 12-7 p.m.

Also February 8th: Dr. Eli Jackson is having another Smiles from the Heart day. It is first come, first served time for free dental care today from 7-4. This event is for needy people who are over 18 and not pregnant. You can pick up a flyer about it at Chandler Park Dental Care at 1857 Tucker Way, BG. (X-rays, cleanings, extractions, and fillings will be done.) 

PTK shows Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m.

Lone Star Rodeo is at the WKU Ag Expo Center at 8. 745-2578 for ticket info.
 
And on Feb. 8th too: 8 p.m. LONE STAR RODEO. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, 745-2578."

Saturday, February 9th
Macy's Used Book Sale continues today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lone Star Rodeo is at the WKU Ag Expo Center at 2. 745-2578 for ticket info.

PTK shows Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. 

Art Matters at 718 State Street has an adult Make and Take Art Event today for $35.00 starting at 6:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend.  Call 781-0361.

Cupid's Chase 5K race is today starting at BG High School at 10 a.m. 780-9330.

Sunday, February 10th
Macy's Used Book Sale is also today from 1 to 7 p.m.

PTK shows Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Phoenix Theater at 3 p.m. 

Lost River Cave has Introduction to Geocaching from 2-4. 393-0077. Free chili will be available today also in the River Birch Room.

Lone Star Rodeo is at the WKU Ag Expo Center at 2. 745-2578 for ticket info.

And more events to come:
 
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "2/11/13 The Annual Houchens Centers Game Day and Card Party will take place on Monday, February 11th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Eloise B. Houchens Center, 1115 Adams Street, Bowling Green, Ky. Cost is $13.00 includes morning and afternoon snacks, hot lunch and prizes. Bridge, Bunko, Dominos and Scrabble are just a few of the games to be played. For more information and reservations please call: 270-842-6761."

"2/15/13 Community Education’s 8th annual Spellabration will take place on Friday, February 15th at the Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, Ky. The event raises money for Community Education’s after-school programs, which serve nearly 1,000 children of working families here in Bowling Green, Ky. The doors open at 6:00 pm for food, drinks, and a silent auction and the Spelling bee begins at 6:30 pm. For more information please call: Emily at 270-842-4281."

"2/15/13 Saint James United Methodist Church will be hosting the first ever Empty Bowls Fundraiser in Bowling Green, Ky. Empty Bowls is a project working to end hunger in our communities. Local Potters, Pottery students and hobbyist are working to make bowls to be donated. The event will take place Wednesday, February 13th starting at 5:00 pm. For a $10 donation you will get to pick out a bowl of over 200 bowls then will be served a delicious meal of soup, bread and drink, afterwards the bowls is yours to keep. For more information please call: Garry Taylor at 270-843-4550."

Bridal Fest Winter Expo is on Feb. 17th from noon - 4 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center.

Chaney's has a benefit Barn Dance on Feb. 22nd from 8-10 p.m. for Jack Haley.

WKU will present the Pirates of Penzance on March 1-3.

Check the Find More Events tab at the top to find about about more events.

And thanks for stopping by!

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

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

 

 

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More great holiday events for 2012 in the BG, KY area Dec. 13-23

Here are more of my Betsyanne's <updated> Holiday Happenings Highlights in the BG, KY area.











Here are a few more events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area. You can find more at the "Find More Events" tab at the top of this blog.

Thursday, Dec. 13th:
The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show at 7 p.m., "Doomsday". Seating is first-come, first-served, and opens 15 minutes before the show.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever plays at the Phoenix Theater at 7 p.m.





Friday, Dec. 14th:
Madeline's Christmas is playing at WKU's Van Meter Theater. http://www.aetf-inc.com.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "12/15/12 Living Hope Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. Student Missions invites you to a Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 15th from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. The morning will consist of pancake breakfast, bake sale as well as craft sale. It will be located in the student center which is the Old Holy Spirit building. For more information please contact: Natalie Clemmons at 270-991-5166."






Saturday, Dec. 15th:
Madeline's Christmas is playing at WKU's Van Meter Theater. http://www.aetf-inc.com.

Breakfast with Santa is at Chaney's today (you must be pre-registered) from 8-9:30.

State Street and 6th has a State Street Christmas Village from 10-4 with booths, games, and more. 782-0222.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is at 8 p.m. at PTK. 781-6233

Lost River Cave Wildflower Gift Shop has a Sip and Shop event from 11-3.

Faith UMC and Friendship Community Church in Alvaton both have Live Nativities today.

Eastwood Baptist Church has a Down Home Christmas musical at 6 p.m.

SKyPAC has the Caveman Chorus at 7 p.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "12/15-12/16 Eastwood Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. Worship Ministry invites you to their Christmas musical “A Down Home Christmas” on Saturday, December 15th and Sunday December 16th at 6:00 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm Childcare provided for children four and under. It is free and open to the public. The musical will re-visit the laid-back, relaxing Christmas of years gone-by by singing most loved Christmas songs in the Gaither-Homecoming style. For more information please call 270-842-7867 or go to: www.eastwoodbc.org." 





Sunday, Dec. 16th:
From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "12/15-12/16 Eastwood Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. Worship Ministry invites you to their Christmas musical “A Down Home Christmas” on Saturday, December 15th and Sunday December 16th at 6:00 pm. Doors will open at 5:30 pm Childcare provided for children four and under. It is free and open to the public. The musical will re-visit the laid-back, relaxing Christmas of years gone-by by singing most loved Christmas songs in the Gaither-Homecoming style. For more information please call 270-842-7867 or go to: www.eastwoodbc.org."


The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show at 2 p.m., "Doomsday". Seating is first-come, first-served, and opens 15 minutes before the show.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is at 3 p.m. at PTK. 781-6233 






Monday, Dec. 17th
Greenwood Mall has St. Nick's Pet Pics today at 6 p.m. 782-9047.

There is a special $1 admission to the Corvette Museum today from 8-5. They have a Country Cars and Stars exhibit showing too.





Tuesday, Dec. 18th
The Main Library has Meet Santa today from 5-7 p.m. Call for details: 781-4882.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show at 7 p.m., "Doomsday". Seating is first-come, first-served, and opens 15 minutes before the show.


 


Thursday, Dec. 20th
The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show at 7 p.m., "Doomsday". Seating is first-come, first-served, and opens 15 minutes before the show.






Friday, Dec. 21st

Today is the Winter Solstice and Yule 

Lost River Cave Wildflower Gift Shop has another Sip and Shop event from 11-3. 

Faith UMC has a Live Nativity from 6-8.





Saturday, Dec. 22nd
Breakfast with Santa is at Chaney's today (you must be pre-registered) from 8-9:30.

State Street and 6th has a State Street Christmas Village from 10-4 with booths, games, and more. 782-0222.

Lost River Cave Wildflower Gift Shop has another Sip and Shop event from 11-3.  

Faith UMC has a Live Nativity from 6-8.





Sunday, Dec. 23rd
The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show at 7 p.m., "Doomsday". Seating is first-come, first-served, and opens 15 minutes before the show. 






Many other events plus plays, etc. are going on now and soon, and next month too. Check the Find More Events tab at the top to find these.

And thanks for stopping by!

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

-Betsyanne 

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Check out the City Events Calendars too.

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


 



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Writing time! Plus events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

November is winding down...

I had a great Thanksgiving. I hope you all did too.

This week I hope to get my NaNoWriMo novel done. It is due by the end of the month.

Writing - by MrsDKrebs on Flickr. Love it. I do mine on my computer.

The word count needed is 50,000. Participants get to be Winners by completing a rough draft of this many words by the deadline.

There of course are many events going on in the BG, KY area in the time leading up to the holidays.

Here are just a few:

November 27th is the free WKU Trombone Studio Recital at 7:30 - 9 at WKU's Fine Arts Center.

November 28th: William Paul Young, author of The Shack, will be at the Sloan Convntion Center 6-8 p.m. today. Free tickets are available at library locations. 781-4882.

November 30th: Today is the Gallery Hop, also Downtown Lights Up.

November 30th - Dec. 2 is also WinterDance, the WKU Dance production. 745-5845. Tickets are $15 and $12. Time is 8 for Fri. and Sat., and 3 for Sun.

Novemer 30th is also Winterfest for WKU's Symphony, the WKU Chorale, Men's Chorus, the Women's Chorus, the Redshirts and the Treblemakers. 745-7681.

December 1: Today is the 2012 Christmas Parade.

December 1st is also a Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair (plus breakfast with Santa) at Bristow Elementary from 8-3. 842-1960.

Many other events plus plays, etc. are going on soon, and next month too. Check these sites to find them.

The City Events Calendar

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau Calendar Events page

Fountain Square Players Plays and tryout dates - plus their Facebook page.

Public Theater of Kentucky - Now Playing - Sunburst Youth Theater -  and Coming up Next (current)

The Symphony at WKU Performances and Dates

The WKU AG-Expo Center Events Calendar

The BGAMUG Computer Club website with meeting dates and times - and their Facebook page. (click to join).

Orchestra Kentucky Performances and Dates

WKU Events and the WKU Calendar of Events

The National Corvette Museum 2012 and 2013 Events pages

Beech Bend Dragstrip News

The Eloise B. Houchens Center tour and info. page

Lost River Cave and Valley events page

The WCVK Community Happenings Page

The WBKO Community Calendar 

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum news, calendar, and upcoming events page

SKyPAC's Events Calendar

Riverview at Hobson Grove's Events Page at the City Site

The Bowling Green Daily News Calendar

Concerts on the Eventful Page

Bowling Green Parent Magazine Calendar

Chaney's Dairy Barn News and Events Page

Warren County Libraries computer workshops, special events, children and youth events, and calendars.

The Online Visitor's Guide is handy for when you just want that "something special" to do too.

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

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

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

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

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Things going on around the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky Mon-Fri, 9-24-9-28-2012

Events this week, Monday through Friday, 9-24 through 9-9-28, 2012

Just us girls... at the Pumpkin Patch at Cheekwood this weekend.

 
Monday, 9-24-2012
Today is the Junior Achievement Golf Classic starting at 1 p.m. at Crosswinds Golf Course. Find out more: http://jaforkids.com/events_wendysgolfclassic.htm.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets tonight at the F.O.P. for ages 21 and up. Find out more: 991-4040.


Tuesday, 9-25

Today the Junior Achievement Golf Classic continues. Find out more: http://jaforkids.com/events_wendysgolfclassic.htm.

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

Today there is a free yoga class on WKU's South Lawn from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Find out more:  http://4yoga.me/2012/09/01/wkus-free-outdoor-yoga/. Bring your mat, and meet the instructor in front of the Preston Center.

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

Another free computer class is at 6 p.m., Ebay for Beginners, at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The Kentucky Museum has a Pecha Kucha show at 7 p.m. The event is free, with a cash bar. 745-6082. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/images/education/pecha_kucha_9_2012.php.

Wednesday, 9-26

A Microsoft Intermediate computer class is today from 10-11 a.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
 
Thursday, 9-27
The Main branch library offers a free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Cal 781-4882.

Author Sandra Brown will speak at 6 p.m. at the CEC Parish Hall, next to the Main branch library today. You can get tickets from any library location. find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/author-sandra-brown/.

The WKU Chess Club meets tonight at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set. 

Filmmaker Morgan Atkinson is at WKU's Kentucky Building for Kentucky Live at 6 p.m. Find out more: http://library.blog.wku.edu/2012/09/21/1st-film-producer-to-speak-at-ky-live-morgan-atkinson/.

SKyPAC is showing The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One Target Earth at 7:30. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/intergalactic-nemesis-book-one-target-earth.

The WKU Theater and Dance department presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center's Russell Miller Theater FAC 0214. This show is for mature audiences only. 745-3121. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

Friday, 9-28

Fountain Square Players presents Perfect Wedding at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. 782-3119. Find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/fountain-square-players-present-perfect-wedding/.

The Smiths Grove Branch library has a free computer class today, Downloading EBooks and Audio Books, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Symphony at WKU presents Russian Romance at 7:30 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. 745-5222. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/theatre-and-dance/news/index.php?view=article&articleid=1642.

Gordon Lightfoot is playing at SKyPAC tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 to $70.00. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

The WKU Theater and Dance department presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center's Russell Miller Theater FAC 0214. This show is for mature audiences only. 745-3121. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

Cheekwood in Nashville has a great Scarecrow exhibit outdoors now. Also, there is an outdoor toy train exhibit set up. See some photos of these here.

Also, save the date!

(9-29-2012) From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 5-7 is the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at the L & N Depot.


"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

Saturday, October 27th: The Bowling Green Zombie Walk! http://www.facebook.com/BGZombieWalk.

You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky. I try to keep this updated regularly now, so check back often.

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. 

Betsyanne

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Events this weekend - Saturday through Monday, Sept. 21-24, 2012

Today is Friday evening, 9-21-2012.

Today the Ladies of Charity Consignment Sale started in Nashville. It was so fun! They will have lots more stuff there later on too.

Thanks for stopping by today.
Here are a few selected events for the next few days, Sat. through Mon., September 21-24.

Saturday, 9-22-2012
Via http://www.bgky.org: "...Head to Circus Square Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Bowling Green Bicentennial Festival featuring Blue Light Special, children's inflatables, a large bungee trampoline, face painting, balloon animals, food vendors, and so much more. Call 270-393-3642 or visit www.bgky.org for more information." 
  
The Walk to End Alzheimer's registration begins at 9, and the walk at 10 a.m. at Preston Miller Park today. More info: 502-451-4266. From the WCVK Community Happenings Page:
"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

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

A free concert featuring the Kentucky Men's Chorus is today at 6 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. 745-5923.

SKyPAC features The Capital Steps at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 o $30. 904-1880.

Sunday, 9-23-2012
The WKU Chorale Fall Concert is today at 4 p.m. at First Christian Church. 745-3751 and 745-5923 (Paul Hondorp). Admission is $5.00 for general admission, and $3.00 for students.

A Faculty Chamber Recital is also today at 7:30 p.m. with Heidi Alvarez and Donald Speer at the WKU Fine Arts Center. (RH) This recital is free and open to the public, and features flute and piano.  745-3751. http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/wku-faculty-chamber-recital/.

Monday, 9-24-2012
Today is the Junior Achievement Golf Classic starting at 1 p.m. at Crosswinds Golf Course. Find out more: http://jaforkids.com/events_wendysgolfclassic.htm.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets tonight at the F.O.P. for ages 21 and up. Find out more: 991-4040.

Also, save the date!

(9-29-2012) From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

Saturday, October 27th: The Bowling Green Zombie Walk! http://www.facebook.com/BGZombieWalk.

You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky. I try to keep this updated regularly now, so check back often.

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. 

Betsyanne

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Events in the BG, KY area Monday - Friday, September 10-15, 2012

As usual, There is a lot happening! Here are some selected events.

Attribution: A. Gundelach, Gelsenkirchen on WikiMedia.

Monday, September 10th
Today the Bowling Green Retirement Village's Art for the Ages Art show continues. 842-5433.

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

Another free computer class is today, Microsoft Excel Basics, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Smiths Grove Branch library also has a free computer class today,  Learn to Pinterest, from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club for ages 21 and over meets tonight from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the F.O.P. Call 991-4040 for more info. New dancers are welcome.


Tuesday, September 11th
Today the Bowling Green Retirement Village's Art for the Ages Art show continues. 842-5433.

The National Corvette Museum has a travelling exhibit that tells stories and has photos and more about 9-11. It is called The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response. Find out more: 1-800-53-VETTE and http://www.corvettemuseum.org/exhibits/911/index.shtml. The Museum is "$10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Youth (6-16), Under 6 Free, Family (same household) $25, Active Military Free. Various discounts and coupons available. Group rates offered for 15 or more people."

The South Central Kentucky Coalition on Homelessness meets at 9 a.m. at the ALIVE Center.

The Graham Drive community library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. Call for more info: 781-1441.

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

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free presentation at 7 p.m. about NASA's Rover on Mars. It is first-come, first-served seating. 745-4044.


Wednesday, September 12th
Today the Bowling Green Retirement Village's Art for the Ages Art show continues. 842-5433.

The Learn Chinese with Me lessons sponsored by the Confucious Institute start today at 10:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free computer class, Genealogy for Beginners, is at the Bob Kirby Branch library today at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Another free computer class is today Job Hunting Online. It is at the Main Branch library from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. all 781-4882.


Thursday, September 13th
Today the Bowling Green Retirement Village's Art for the Ages Art show continues. 842-5433.

A free computer class is today, Introduction to Computers and the Internet, from 2-3 at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Parade of Homes starts today from 5-8. Tickets are $10.00 with 12 and under free. Find out more: 781-3375. http://www.bascky.com/newsite/index.php. This event continues until the 16th.

The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6 p.m. at the Faculty House. 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free presentation at 7 p.m. about NASA's Rover on Mars. It is first-come, first-served seating. 745-4044.
 
Friday, September 14th

Today the Bowling Green Retirement Village's Art for the Ages Art show continues. 842-5433.

The Festival of Sand is today from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 at the grass lot behind the Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green. Find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/festival-of-sand/. This is a fundraiser for Kids on the Block.

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

The Parade of Homes continues today from 5-8. Tickets are $10.00 with 12 and under free. Find out more: 781-3375. http://www.bascky.com/newsite/index.php. This event continues until the 16th.

Cabaret for a Cause is tonight at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley, to raise money for the Catherine Heltsley Foundation for Breast Cancer. 781-6233.

A 55 and Over Senior Dance and Potluck is tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the Old Alvaton Gymnasium off Highway 231 in Alvaton. Music will be by Wayde Phillips. More info: 270-318-4514.

A free concert featuring a Violin and Piano duo, featuring Ching-Hi Lin and Graciella Kowalczyk,  is tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU  Van Meter Auditorium.
 Also, save the date!

September 15th, the National Corvette Museum has a Celebrate My Drive for teenagers from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find out more: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/drive/index.shtml.

"9/15/12 The “Running For St. Jude 5K and 1 Mile Walk" will be on September 15th At Phil Moore Park Alvaton, Ky. Registration starting at 7:30 am. With races following afterwards at 8:00 for the 5K run and 8:30 the 1 Mile Walk. The cost is $20 for the run and $15 for the walk. You can register online at active.com or stop by Trax Running to pick up a registration form. For more information please call: Marshall at 270-991-3936."

"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

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 weekend!

Betsyanne

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Fun Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area this weekend plus, August 31st through September 3, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Happenings!

Harvest in Provence by Vincent Van Gogh at Wikimedia Commons

Here are some selected events for this weekend, plus Monday of this holiday weekend.

Be prepared for many sales and fun things to do this weekend in the area.

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.


Saturday, Sept. 1 starts the 2012 Applefest at Jackson's Orchard. 781-5303. 

The Corn Maze at Chaney's Dairy barn also opens today.



Today is The National Corvette Museum third 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  9 a.m.



The Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team plays tonight at 7 p.m., with fireworks after the game. Check out more info: 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.

Sunday, Sept. 2

The Applefest continues at Jackson's Orchard. 781-5303.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team has FAn Appreciation Day today at 2 p.m. and a game. Check out more info: 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.

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.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free planetarium show today at 2 p.m. called Curiosity on Mars. Seating is first-come, first served. 745-4044. 

Monday, Sept. 3

Today is Labor Day. Have a great holiday today.

Besides great sales all over the place in the BG, KY area, the Applefest continues at Jackson's Orchard from 8-6.  781-5303. 

Also, there is a Run for Sight race event 5K and 2-Mile Walk with proceeds providing eyeglasses and eye exams. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. at Covington Woods Park. It is sponsored by the BG Noon Lions Club. See more info. here at the Running Zone site.

The Hot Rods baseball team has its Season Finale today at 12 p.m. noon. 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.


And Save these Dates:

Sept. 7 and 8 is Chaney's Ice Cream and a Moovie featuring Happy Feet 2.

Lost River Cave has several events this month, like Fall Break Bash. Read about them: Lost River Cave events.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  
"9/8/12 Rockfield United Methodist Church, Rockfield, Ky. Will be having their Annual Ice Cream Supper on September 8th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Hamburger and Hotdog plates will be available in addition to the desserts. The price is $9.00 for a meal including dessert. All items can be purchased separately. For more information call: Linda Sparks at 270-782-2690."
 
Also: "9/8/12 Delafield Homecoming Festival, Sugar Maple Square, Bowling Green, Ky. from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm with a car show, music, food, games, yard sale and more. Free admission, for more information call: Martha Deputy at 270-784-4325."

"9/8/12 American Red Cross will be having a Food Pantry Drive on Saturday, September 8th at Walmart on Campbell Lane Bowling Green, Ky. From 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. Please help rRestock the shelves with Some of the items like canned goods, boxed cereals, crackers, toilet paper, bottled water. You can call American Red Cross for a full list of items needed. 270-781-7377. Cash and check contributions will also be accepted for purchasing food. "

and: "9/8/12 1st Annual 9/11 Heroes Run will be Saturday, September 8th 2012, at Kereiakes Park Trail, Bowling Green, Ky. There will be a 5k & Family 1 mile Run/Walk . Registration is available now at 911heroesrun.com ( shirts are guaranteed to online registration) or you can register starting at 3:00 the day of the event with the 5K race beginning at 5:30 pm. 50% of the proceeds will help the Pennyroyal Homeless Veterans Center. Awards will be given to top overall male/female finishers as well as by age group. For more information please email: BowlingGreen@911heroesrun.com."

"9/15/12 The “Running For St. Jude 5K and 1 Mile Walk" will be on September 15th At Phil Moore Park Alvaton, Ky. Registration starting at 7:30 am. With races following afterwards at 8:00 for the 5K run and 8:30 the 1 Mile Walk. The cost is $20 for the run and $15 for the walk. You can register online at active.com or stop by Trax Running to pick up a registration form. For more information please call: Marshall at 270-991-3936."

"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

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

Like my new Betsy's Cute Animal Links on Facebook. (A work in progress!)
And join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads
And here is:  My Personal Page and blog The Nontrads site and blog
My Squidoo pages
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook
Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads