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:
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.
(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.
