Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area July 11th-17th

Some fun events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

In Mom's backyard.

These are some selected events in the Western Kentucky area for this week. Some are FREE computer classes for the community. You must pre-register to attend these. Many other events in the area are also free or cheap or donations to a good cause.

Do check every event before attending, just in case. Thanks!

Monday, July 11th

Today (and Fridays) Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 854-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

The Bowling Green Main branch library has a West African Dance Demonstration and Workshop today at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Find out more: 781-4882.

The Kentucky Blues Society has a TEEN JAM at the WhaBah Steakhouse from 6-9 p.m. Families are welcome. 782-6400.

Tuesday, July 12th

The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center has a Kids on the Block First Aid and Emergencies session from 10-11 a.m. Find out more: 745-0942 and make sure there is room. Pre-registration MAY be required.

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

SkyPac has a free hard hat tour today at 4 p.m. They also have one on Thursday. You must make a reservation to attend. Call 393-0080 for more information.

Dorothea Benton Frank is talking at 6 p.m. tonight at either the Main Branch library OR the Christ Episcopal Church (next door to the Main Branch library) today. You must have a free ticket, which you can pick up at any library location. 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Ebay for Beginners, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Wednesday, July 13th
A Guys Read Wednesday event is today at 2:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library for ages 8-13. Call 781-4882, extension 215 for more info.

A Graham Troopers meeting is at 3 p.m. at the Graham Drive Branch library today for school-age students. 781-1441.

Thursday, July 14th

There is a free computer class today, Job Hunting Online, at 9-10:30 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SkyPac has a free hard hat tour today at 4 p.m. You must make a reservation to attend. Call 393-0080 for more information.

The Annual Corvette Homecoming starts today at the Sloan Convention Center. This event continues through the 16th. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

Teen Thursday is at 5 p.m. at the Graham Drive Branch library. Call 781-1441 for more info.

There is a High Five Kids Club meeting today at 4 p.m. for ages K-5. You must pre-register to attend by calling 781-4882, extension 212.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an Easy Ride at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet. The group meets at 6 p.m. at Kereiakes Park. http://www.BGLOB.com.

Friday, July 15th

The Corvette Homecoming continues today at the Sloan Convention Center. This event continues through tomorrow. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

There is a Santa Gertrudis Show and Sale today at 11 a.m. at the WKU Ag Expo Center. Find out more at their Facebook page. 745-3976.

A free computer class, Computing for Seniors, is from 10-11 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

Circus Square park is having a concert in Circus Square Park tonight from 6:30 - 10 p.m. 782-0222. 

Teen Scene meets tonight at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library for students grade 6-12.

Today (and Mondays) Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 854-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Saturday, July 16th

Kiwanis Yoga in the Park is this morning at Keriakes Park at 8 a.m. for individuals and 9:15 a.m. for children and parents or guardians. Find out more: http://bgkiwanis.org/.

Via Amy: "The Empowering Women Seminar Series continues! July 16th 10a-12p. Topics: Budgeting to start funding for retirement (Tamara Clark); Getting a Job Part 3: The Interview and Follow-up (Amy Brumlow); Arthritis and Osteoporosis: Prevention and Alternative Treatments (Amy Brumlow,DC) FREE, but must register to attend by calling 904-2639 or email bodyworkschiropractic@gmail.com Door Prizes and light refreshments served!"

The Corvette Homecoming is also today at the Sloan Convention Center. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is sponsoring a free storytime today at 10-11 a.m. in the caboose. Find out more: 745-7317.

A Parade of Ponds event is today sponsored by the Barren County Long Term Care Ombudsman, from 10-4. Tickets are $10. Call 842-7587 for tickets or you can also buy tickets via this page: http://klaid.org/ombudsman/PoP/Default.aspx. Find out more about the Ombudsman program: http://klaid.org/ombudsman.

The Skate Box has a Lock-In today starting at 7 p.m. and going to 6 a.m. This is $15.00. Bring shampoos, toothbrush, etc. for our Troops overseas. Find out more: 843-3394.

Sunday, July 17th

The Capital Arts Center has Southern Gospel Music today starting at 2 p.m. Bring a canned food item for admission which will help stock a local Food Bank. Doors open at 1 p.m. 782-2787. See the events page: http://www.capitolarts.com/index.html.

Events for the whole week: Cram the Corvette: bring school supplies for needy kids to the Corvette parked at the National Corvette Museum. This car will be part of the big "Cram the Bus" event. 781-7973.

Lost River cave has a Geocaching 101 event today from 2-4 p.m. Call 393-0077 for more information or visit the learn more: http://www.lostrivercave.com/Geocaching.html and http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html#geocacheevent (scroll down).

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Events in the Bowling Green Area April 27 - May 1, 2011

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 27-May 1, 2011

Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 


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You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 

New events are listed in blue, bolded.
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings 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.

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. In April they have MinitMart Mondays, All-you-can-eat Tuesdays, Wild Wednesdays, Thrifty Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Saturday Fireworks. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

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

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Beech Bend Park is open! They have a lot of events, races and more going on this month. Beech Bend is an amusement park, campground, and has a drag racing strip and oval track too! Check out their site to find out more. http://www.beechbend.com. I just picked up a brochure. So you know, all-day passes that include everything except go-carts and games are 29.99 for adults and 25.99 for children under 54 inches and seniors any size.

New - the Kentucky Library Summer Day Camps are taking signups. Space is limited. Find out if there are more spots available:  http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm/education/summercamps.html. 

I know Laura Bain-Selbo and am sure her Clay Camp will be awesome.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

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

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April Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

From the WCVK Community pages: "Now-4/29 The Gallery at 916 State Street, Bowling Green, and five local churches present 'Meditations on the Holy Cross' an art exhibit by Prof. John Warren Oakes, WKU Art Dept., depicting the crucifixion in several different media. Locations include The Presbyterian Church, Christ Episcopal, St. Joseph's Catholic, Holy Spirit Catholic, and State Street Methodist Church. Call 270-843-5511 for more info."  

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

The Bob Kirby Branch Library will show Gayle Novick's work through April 29th. 782-0252.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

Granville Mitchell will exhibit his art at the Warren County (Main Branch) Public Library from 8-8 at the Porter Cafe through April 29th.

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast.

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Russell Sims Water Park is having a Pre-Season Pass Sale this month until the 29th. Individuals are $75.00 and a family of 4 is $175. If you sign up now you also get a free pass to the BGPR Fitness Center. Opening Day is May 21st.  393-3249.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Driving Miss Daisy is coming to the PTK April 15th and will continue through May 1st.


Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Events and classes:

Wednesday, April 27th

A free computer class, Introduction to Online Databases, is held today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, April 28th

The Corvette Museum C5/C6 Bash starts today at 9 a.m.  at the Corvete Museum. Call for details 781-7973.

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/28/11 American Business Women’s Association will have a Bar-B-Q Fest at The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State St., Bowling Green, April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7 for meal which includes pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, drink, and dessert. Proceeds benefit ABWA Educational Scholarship. Delivery for 10 or more meals is available by calling 779-6239 or 791-2368 by April 27." 

Lost River Cave on Nashville Road has a Sip and Shop event today at 5-7 p.m. with live music and door prizes. Check out their site to find out how to get a discount. http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html.

Another free computer class is today from 9-10 a.m. at the Main Branch library "Introduction to Computers and the Internet". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class,  Introduction to IPhoto, is today from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

A free computer class, Beginning your Resume, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House for all skill levels. You may need to bring your own chess set. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 7 p.m. 846-2426.

A CASA lunch is today at 11:30 - 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way to raise awareness of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. Donations are accepted.  782-5353.

Friday, April 29th

The WKU Ag Expo center has a Big Dawg Goat Sale today starting at 8 a.m. Call for info: 745-3976. 

The C5/C6 Bash continues at the National Corvette Museum.

An event, Music, Moxie, and Mayhem (Or: Revolution Rocks) is today at 4:00 to midnight at Circus Square Park sponsored by Revolution 91.7 radio. This is a benefit for Moss Middle School's music program. Donations will be accepted. 

Phil Moore Park has an Arbor Day Celebration today from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Planting, craft tables, learning stations, and more will be there. Call Lisa Clary at 843-6665 for more info.

A free singing recital, Broadway and beyond,  is today at WKU's FAC Recital Hall featuring Liza Kelly and Tracey Moore. 745-3751. 

Also, the WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble perform from 7:30 - 9:30 at Van Meter OR Ivan Wilson Center FAC 0189. (check time and place - another event listing says 7:30 - 9:00 and gives another location). Tickets are $5.00 apiece. 745-3751.

The Mint Jubilee benefit Gala and Dinner for St. Joseph School is at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. You must have a reservation to attend. It is $40.00 per person or $75.00 per couple. Find out more: 842-1235 (St. Joseph School). 

Tonight is also the big event Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon too.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

Saturday, April 30th

An Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Theater shows from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. This performance is also tomorrow afternoon.

From the WCVK Community pages:  "4/30/11 Planted Statewide girls conference for middle and high school girls will be at Living Hope Baptist Church, Bowling Green, April 30, 9 a.m. Featured speaker will be Leslie Hollowell, Bellvue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. There will be breakout sessions including How to Study Your Bible, Accountability, Devotion Time, Relationships, and Identity in Christ. Cost for the all day conference is $10 per person which includes lunch and prizes. Register online at www.livinghopewired.com/girlsconference or call 843-9462 for more information." 

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 WKU departments, organizations, and student groups are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community yard sale to raise aid for the people of Japan. The event will be in the Carroll Knicely Conference Center parking lot, Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 30, 7 a.m.-noon. ...For more information call 745-2231."

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 Seventh Street Baptist Church Relay for Life Ministries will have a Fried Fish Dinner at Salvation Army parking lot, 400 W. Main St., Bowling Green, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes fish, choice of baked beans or green beans, cole slaw or potato salad, and bread. Desserts are $1. For delivery of 5 of more orders, call ahead at 307-0355 or 792-9354." 

Scottsville, Kentucky has Jacksonian Days today with many events.

Bowling Green High School is sponsoring Area 5 Special Olympic Spring Games starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed. 393-3265.

The Warren County March for Babies is today - registration starts at 9 a.. at Phil Moore Park. 746-5411.

 The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

The Grand Opening of Lost River Cave's Wildflower Gift Shop is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 10 a.m. Call for details: 842-1681. 

An Aquafina Pitch Hit and Run event is today at the BG Ball Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for boys and girls 7-14 years old.  Details: 393-3574.

The Plant Lady will talk at the Wild Bird and Nature Store, 901 Lehman Ave., at 11 a.m. today as part of their Herb Festival. 

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

A Girls Day Out event is today from 10-4 at the Sloan Convention Center. This event is free, with 35 business booths on display. 791-4873.

A Lock-In Skate event is held today at The Skatebox. Time is 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. $15.00 per person. 843-3394. 

Tonight is an Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown  Sunday afternoon. 

A Taste of Latin America event is today at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 7 p.m. (4754 Smallhouse Road) to benefit a Latino attending WKU. Tickets are $35.00 per person or $60.00 for a couple. Dance performances and food will be served. You can purchase tickets by calling Addi Hinojoza at 799-6351, and ask about tax donation info. too.

Sunday, May 1st

The Baker Chamber players play at 3 p.m. today at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum. More info: http://www.bgwso.org/index.htm.  A reception will follow. Tickets are $50.00 per person, and seating is limited to 50 people.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

This is Celebrity Scoop day at Chaney's Dairy Barn from 1-4 p.m.  This event benefits St. Jude's Children's hospital.

An Evening of Dance (afternoon performance) is today at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater at 3-5 p.m. For more info, contat Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

More events coming up in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area: 

Put on your calendar: From the Riverview Museum shop Facebook site: (for Riverview at Hobson Grove) "A Mother's Day Sale in the Riverview Museum Shop will run Sunday, May 1 through Sunday, May 8.  Select merchandise will be on sale including purses, aprons, hand towels, and other gift items for your mother, favorite aunt or friend.  For information, please call Riverview at 843-5565.  Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park.  Closed Mondays. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 until 4 p.m. May 7^th is “Imagine”,  a live benefit concert for the Exceptional/the Imagine Foundation sponsored by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball team, Flora Templeton Stuart and Christian Family Radio. It will be 2-8 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Artists there will be Jimmy Needham, Beckah Shae, and Me in Motion.

May 7th An Amazing Angels benefit will be at Chaney's Dairy Barn today and will include a craft bazaar, more.
May 7th the Vette City Roller Derby has a game.
 May 7th is also a Young Artist Alliance and Performance Troupe dance performance at Capital Arts benefiting Camp Courageous at 3:00 or 7:00. $5.00 admission.

May 14th will be the Second Saturday downtown event for May, with Snow cones, Hawaiian ice, face painting, booths, music, balloon twisting, inflatables for the kids, and more.
Also May 14th is the Victorian Antique and Garden Festival from 9-4 at Hobson Grove.

The Wild Bird and Nature store at 901 Lehman Avenue has an Herb Festival Thursday, April 28 – Sunday May 8^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

May 2nd will be the first Apron Extravaganza.
May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center.
May 21st is the Soap Box Derby.
May 21st is also a Vette City Roller Derby game. 

May 28th = the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at Capital Arts. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 

"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."

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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Please check all events before attending just in case.

Events, exhibits, plays and more this week (March 8-13) in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Silhouettes from a Grease production. 

March 8th -  March 13th:

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Newest additions: Plays this week: Grease the Musical, and Scene It? Other new additions: Singer-Songwriter night at Chaney's on the 12th, and Fat Tuesday Celebration at 440 Main on the 8th (today!).

A big welcome goes out to the Sweet Sixteen Tournament this week, March 9-12. 

The BG Public Library will have Teen Tech Week activities this week. Call them to find out more. 782-0252.

  
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.

Kay Zoretic's jewelry is exhibited at the Warren County Library main branch this month through February 28th. 781-4882. 

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.

PLAYS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.

Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.

Now for the events and classes:

Tuesday, March 8th:
Today is Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras). 
 

A free computer class is today at the Main Branch Library at 9-11 a.m. It is Introduction to Genealogy Resources. You must pre-register to attend; call 781-4882.


Another free computer class, Ebay for Beginners, is at the Bob Kirby Branch library at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend; call 782-0252.


You can take the Red Cross Disaster services overview for free today from 6-9 p.m. Call 781-7377 to register.


PJ Tales are at the Main Branch library today at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 for more info.


Wednesday, March 9th:
Today is Ash Wednesday.


Kroger on Scottsville Road is having a free tour and class: Choosing Healthy Food from 8 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. You must pre-register; call 745-0942.


The Warren Co. Main Branch library will have a free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


Thursday, March 10th:
Community Action is holding a Chili Cook-Off today from 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. today at the First Christian Church. This event will benefit the Foster Grandparent Program. Celebrity judges will be there. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Call 782-3162 or visit http://www.casoky.org/.


Daymar College at 2421 Fitzgerald Drive has a free resume and interview workshop today from 2-4 p.m. Bring your resume for a critique. 843-6750.


America's Cheapest Family, Annette and Steve Economides, will talk about raising their five children and living on modest means at the Christ Episcopal church today at i6 p.m. The event is free, but you must get  ticket first at the library or emailing jaynep@warrenpl.org. This is part of the In The House Speaker series.

Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.


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


Friday, March 11th:
The Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 1 p.m. 3132 Nashville Road. Call 842-1681.


A Free computer class, Overdrive Digital Catalog, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.


Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.


Teen Scene is at the Warren County Bob Kirby Branch library at 3:30 for Junior High and High School students. Teens will make collages and sculptures. Find out more:  782-0252.


Graham Drive Community branch library has Teen Tech Week at 5 p.m. Call 781-1441 for more info.


Saturday, March 12th:
Walmart  on Campbell Lane and the American Red Cross is taking food for families from a list at the store from 8-4 today.

Scene It? is presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater at the Phoenix Theater Thursday through Saturday. 781-6233. The time is 7 p.m. Call to find out ticket prices.


Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.


Bowling Green Hot Rods have a Fan Fest today from 11-5. They will serve free hot dogs and snacks at noon, will have inflatables, free tours, and more. Find out about this event here: http://bowlinggreen.hotrods.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110225&content_id=16734678&vkey=pr_t2498&fext=.jsp&sid=t2498.


Barnes and Noble has an author signing today of Not a Wasted Breath by LaRecea Tabor Gibbs at 2 p.m.


Sunday, March 13th:  

Via Soky Happenings: Today Daylight Savings Time begins. Spring forward 1 hour.

Grease the Musical is also playing this weekend, Friday-Sunday. Times are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2:30 p.m. Call 842-3627. Tickets are $10.00 each. 842-3627. This play is presented by Greenwood High School.


Rainhill Equine Rescue Facility has a free tour today. They are located at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185 in BG. Call 270-777-3164. their website is here: http://www.RainHillRescue.com.
 

Much thanks go 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.











My Squidoo pages / The Betsyanne website / Nontraditional Students


Learn pottery and buy unique pottery and art gifts at The Pots Place http://www.thepotsplace.com.


This neat detective logo and the beautiful heart are both to be found at the Microsoft Clipart pages.



More about me: Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky


I am a Pots Place Associate, author and blogger. 

The Grease photo at the top of this posting is by Dave Parker (see his profile page), who has photos at the Flickr site.  He lives in California.


The neat detective at the bottom of this blog entry is from the Microsoft Clip art image pages. 


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

Bowling Green, Kentucky free and cheap things to do for January 16-23, 2011, Version A

January 16-23, events, things to do, and more in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area. 

Some events this week include: A Bridal Fest, a horse show, plays, the Fur Ball, and a lot more.
  
This beautiful black car photo from the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green is by amanderson2 on Flickr.

Check this out: The Community Education Winter Classes catalog is now online. Some classes start this month, some next month. The class schedule and the signup sheet download to your desktop as pdf files. If you do not have a pdf reader, you can download one for free here.

Please double-check each announcement here in case of an error. Thanks! More selected cheap and free events for the area will be listed here as soon as they are found. Have an event you want listed here? Just list it as a comment.

ART EXHIBITS THIS MONTH

Kristina Arnold's "re cycle" exhibit shows this week at the Capital Arts center from 9-5. 782-2787.

The Gallery at 916 has a Photography exhibit this week from 11:30 a.m. - 5p.m. through February 12th. Voting is $1.00 and goes to CASA. 270-843-5511.

Warren County Library's Bob Kirby branch has an exhibit by Missi Carini and Jenny Morehead through January 28th.

Brenda Brown's art will be shown at the Main Branch library in the Porter Cafe through January 28th too.

The Country Peddler Design-an-Ad Contest  is on exhibit at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Capital Arts Center this month. 782-2787.

A FAVORITE... Lost River Cave's hours this month are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours of the Cave are at the top of each hour.
 
EVENTS:
Sunday, January 16th
Today is the Lady Topper Basketball "Critter Classic" at Diddle Arena at 2 p.m. Are you a member of Big Red's Rascals? Bring a needed item like clay cat litter or Clorox wipes, and receive a free game ticket. Friends and family can purchase tickets for $5.00 per ticket. 1-800-5-BIGRED.

Very Special Arts (VSA) has an art exhibit that starts today. Their opening is 2-4 p.m. at the Garden Gallery of the Kentucky Museum. 745-2592.

Monday, January 17th

The Health and Wellness Center at the Greenwood Mall is havng a Tai Chi class today. To find out about registration or openings, call 745-0942.

Tuesday, January 18th

The Red Cross is having a Lay Responder Instructor Course today at 430 Center Street from 8-5. You must call to pre-regster at 781-7377. 

A free computer class is offered today at the Main Branch library's Porter Cafe, MS Excel Advanced. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


Famous author Mary Jane Clark will speak today at 6 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church (next to the Main Library). Get your free tickets at all library locations or email jaynep@warrenpl.org. Call 781-488 for more info.


The Mother-Daughter Book club at the Main Branch library meets at 6:30 p.m. This club is for moms with daughters who are K-2nd grade age. This meeting discusses "Because of Winn Dixie". 781-4882.

Wednesday, January 19th

An AARP Driver Safety Program at the Health and Wellness Center will be held at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. today. Pre-registration is required. Cll 745-0942.


The Bowling Green Neighborhood Sewing Group gets together at Barnes and Noble at 10 a.m. to noon today. New members are welcome. Call Maureen at 991-4431 for more information.


A free computer class is offered today at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Microsoft Powerpoint for Beginners, at the Main Branch library's Porter Cafe. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


St. James United Methodist Church at 575 Winfield Drive is offering Community Education classes at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information at 842-4949. Here is information from their website: "Wednesday Night Discipleship will start Cycle #3 on January 12.  Class offerings for this third cycle include:  "Women in the Bible" led by Marilyn Roberson, "Money Matters" led by John Yonts, "Introduction to Crochet" led by Sharon McElroy & Clarissa Moore, and also classes for youth and kids."

Thursday, January 20th

Attn: teachers: The play The Miracle Worker shows today at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (School Day Performance for teachers and students) at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Students are $5.00 and teachers/chaperones are free. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 


Lunch and Learn: Learn how to sell your home in today's market and also how to downsize your home at the Bowling Green Country Club, 251 Beech Bend Road at 11:30 a.m. Speakers are Ron Raby and Kathryn Oliver-Place. There is limited seating - RSVP to Village Manor Retirement Community at 270-746-5501.


The Alzheimer's Support group meets today at the Health and Wellness Center at the Greenwood Mall from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 745-0942.


The Girl Scout fundraiser, Desserts First! is today from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Carroll Nicely Conference Center. Music, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction are part of the festivities. Tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple. 842-8138.


Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Line Dancing with Bailey event from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Also offered is a $1.00 ice cream scoop in a cup or plain cone. Find out more by calling 843-5567.


The Miracle Worker plays today at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

Friday, January 21st

The Red Cross is having a Lay Responder Instructor Course today at 430 Center Street from 8-5. You must call to pre-regster at 781-7377. 

Attn: teachers: The play The Miracle Worker shows today at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (School Day Performance for teachers and students) at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Students are $5.00 and teachers/chaperones are free. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 


Barnes and Noble is having storytime today at 11:30 a.m. The story is "Little Critter Makes an Appearance". Bring your cameras.


A free Macbook computer class for teens, Beginning your resume, is today from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.


Eastside Baptist Church at 1706 Smallhouse Road is having a hymn singing today at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 


The Miracle Worker plays tonight at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

Saturday, January 22nd

The Southern Kentucky Ranch Horse Association is having a Winter Stampede Show today starting at 8 a.m. at the AG Expo Center at 406 Elrod Road. The event continues tomorrow too. Find out more at the EventCrazy site. 745-3976.  


The Red Cross at 430 Center Street is having Adult CPR, Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and AED class from 8-5 today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 270-781-7377. 


Today is "Faith and Family Day" for Lady Topper Basketball at Diddle Arena at 3 p.m. All church organization members can receive reduced price tickets. See your church pastor for the order form. 1-800-5-BIG RED.


WKU Men's basketball (Student Special tickets) is at 7 p.m. All students can attend with reduced-price tickets by contacting their school guidance counselor or principal for the order form. 1-800-5-BIG RED.


The 4th Annual Fur Ball is tonight from 7-11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Black tie is optional. Events include dancing, muic, and a silent auction. Tickets are $65.00 per person, and benefit the Humane Society. 783-9404.



The Miracle Worker plays tonight at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

Sunday, January 23rd

The Southern Kentucky Ranch Horse Association's Winter Stampede Show continues today starting at 8 a.m. at the AG Expo Center at 406 Elrod Road. Find out more at the EventCrazy site. 745-3976.  


A Bridal Fest is today from 12 noon - 4 p.m. at the Carroll Nicely Center at 2355 Nashville Road. You may pre-register or buy tickets at the door. Tickets are $10.00 per person. 270-308-0059. Door prizes and a Grand Prize will be awarded. See more about the events and sponsors here: http://www.tdpeventplanninganddesign.com/Bridal-Fest-2011.html and here: http://www.bridalfestbg.com/


The Miracle Worker plays today at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

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Learn pottery and buy unique pottery and art gifts at The Pots Place http://www.thepotsplace.com.


  
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.

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


Here is my personal and business site:
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

This photo, Turkeys at Brookville Lake in Kentucky, is by LouisvilleUSACE on Flickr.

Version D / 2011 events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for January 2-8

Hi to everyone.

Here are more cheap and free things to do this week in the Bowling Green area and near Bowling Green, Kentucky. I have selected just a few events to list here.

I added another event today (Thursday). JUST ADDED: Downton Abbey premieres Sunday on PBS Masterpiece Theater. You can get it even with just basic cable. It is bound to be good. Check it out here.  Twitter will have a live event during the showing. Just post to twitter using the tag #DowntonPBS.

I added some more events today from the SoKy Happenings magazine.  These items are highlighted in yellow.

Please double-check each one in case of an error. thanks!

What's Happening this week: From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Art Works Exhibit 8:30 am - 4 pm, The Presbyterian Church, 10th St. Entrance, 10th and State Sts., Bowling Green, KY. The Presbyterian Church Gallery is presenting the Third Annual Artworks Exhibit featuring a variety of works by members of Artworks Inc., an organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing visual art in the community...The exhibit may be viewed by the public in the church gallery, 10th Street entrance, Mon. to Fri. 8:30am to 4:00pm. The church is located at the corner of 10th and State Sts., Bowling Green KY. Diane Simmons 270-842-1794; 270-791-0819

Chaney's Dairy Barn is starting to serve breakfast items this month.  270-843-5567.

Lost River Cave's hours this month are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours of the Cave are at the top of each hour.

Monday, January 3rd 
From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Art Works Exhibit 8:30 am - 4 pm, The Presbyterian Church, 10th St. Entrance, 10th and State Sts., Bowling Green, KY.

 From the Visit BG, KY site: All Kentucky Juried Art Exhibition, Mon, January 3, 9am – 5pm, Capitol Arts Center Houchens Gallery, 416 E. Main Ave., Bowling Green (map)

Visual/Performing Arts - For more information call 270-782-2787 or visit http://www.capitolarts.com

 

Tuesday January 4th
From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Art Works Exhibit 8:30 am - 4 pm, The Presbyterian Church, 10th St. Entrance, 10th and State Sts., Bowling Green, KY.

From the Visit BG, KY site: Snow Ball for Early Elementary Children. Tue, January 4, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Bob Kirby Branch Warren Co. Public Library, 175 Iron Skillet Ct., Bowling Green (map)

Music & Entertainment - Children are invited to dress in their best, enjoy cookies, punch and dancing. Space is limited so call ahead to pre-register at 270-782 0252. http://www.warrenpl.org

A free computer class takes place today at the Porter Cafe at the Main Library from 2-3:30 p.m. It is Microsoft Excel Basics. You must pre-register.  Call 781-4882.


The Snow Ball is today at 6 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. Registration is required. For elementary school children. 782-0252.

Wednesday, January 5th
From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Art Works Exhibit 8:30 am - 4 pm, The Presbyterian Church, 10th St. Entrance, 10th and State Sts., Bowling Green, KY.

A free computer class in Email Basics is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch Porter Cafe. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. 


Another free computer class is offered today at the Bob Kirby branch library from 3-4 p.m., Genealogy Sources Online. You must pre-register by calling 782-0252.


A Chili Cookoff is being held at 6 p.m at the St. James United Methodist Church at 575 Winfield Drive, BG. This is near Keriakes Park. Call for details at 842-4949. Bring chili or sample chili. Awards will be given too.


A free computer class, Intermediate Computers and the Internet is being held from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library Porter Cafe. You must call to pre-register at 781-4882.

Thursday, January 6th
From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Art Works Exhibit 8:30 am - 4 pm, The Presbyterian Church, 10th St. Entrance, 10th and State Sts., Bowling Green, KY.

A free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, is at 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Main Branch Library Porter Cafe. You must pre-register; call 781-4882.

From the WKU Events page: The All-District Band event is at Van Meter Hall (VMH 0108) from 8-10 p.m. Contact: Gary Schallert.

WKU Men's Basketball has A Night for Heroes at 7 p.m. at Diddle Arena. Police officers, veterans, military personnel, and EMT techs can buy unlimited $5.00 tickets. Call 1-800-5 BIG RED for more information.

Friday, January 7th
From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Art Works Exhibit 8:30 am - 4 pm, The Presbyterian Church, 10th St. Entrance, 10th and State Sts., Bowling Green, KY.

From the WKU Events page: The All-District Band event is at Van Meter Hall (VMH 0108) from 8-10 p.m. Contact: Gary Schallert.

A Free MacBook computer class is being held today at the Bob Kirby Branch library from 2-3 p.m. The class is Overdrive Digital Catalog. You must pre-register to attend; call 782-0252. 

A reception for artist Kristina Arnold is at 5-7 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center, BG. 782-2787. 

Saturday, January 8th
From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "1/8/11 Benefit for Crusade for Children will be a Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, Jan. 8, 6-8 p.m. There will be music by Dan Modlin & Pat Haney. A portion of the sales will benefit Crusade for Children. For more information call 843-5567." 

From the WKU Events page: The All-District Band event is at Van Meter Hall (VMH 0108) from 8 a.m. -6 p.m. Contact: Gary Schallert.

From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: This is GO Shopping Day on the Bowling Green community buses. "GO Shopping! Jan 8, 2011 9 am - 4 pm, 921 Beauty Ave., Bowling Green, KY
Go Shopping with Go bg transit. The next GO Shopping Shuttle will be Saturday, January 8, from 9 am to 4 pm. Two shuttles serve numerous shopping and dining locations. Use a GO Pass and ride for only $1 with free transfers! Schedules and route information are available on the Community Action website at www.casoky.org/transportation or by calling 782-3162, ext. 238."

New - just posted - today is also the Health and Wellness Expo from 8 a.m. to noon at Sloan Convention Center. Door prizes, screenings, demos, presentations will all take place this morning.  Call 745-1010 for more information.

From the event site page:

"Date:	1/8/2011
Time:	8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Item:	Health & Wellness Expo
Location:	Sloan Convention Center
Contact:	Linda Rush
Email:	info@mcbg.org
Phone:	745-1010 or 800-624-2318
Description:	Kick off the New Year with The Medical Center Health & Wellness Expo, presented in partnership with WBKO-TV. A variety of healthcare service providers, safety agencies and community organizations will provide a wealth of free screenings and information on healthy living. Special demonstrations will provide you with new ideas to incorporate into your plans and goals for the coming year. Door prizes are given out throughout the morning. There's something for people of all ages."

Greenwood Spirits Shoppe has a Wine and Cheese Tasting tonight from 4-6 p.m. Also, all Chuck's Liquor outlets will have a Wine Tasting from 4-8.

Sunday, January 9th

From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Zumba Jam. Jan 9, 2011 2:00-3:30pm, Old Alvaton Gym (6350 Old Scottsville Rd). Fundraiser for the 10U National Ky Bearcats Baseball team. Jaime Hawks, 270-779-8928. This event is $10.00 per person.


From the Visit BG, KY site: Western KY Horse Sale, Sun, January 9, 10am – 12pm, Brown Ag Expo Center, 406 Elrod Rd., Bowling Green (map) Sports/Recreation - For more information call 270-745-3976 or visit http://www.wku.edu/agexpocenter

JUST ADDED: Downton Abbey premieres tonight on PBS Masterpiece Theater. You can get it even with just basic cable. It is bound to be good. Check it out here.  Twitter will have a live event during the showing. Just post to twitter using the tag #DowntonPBS.

Do you Squidoo? You can make free pages there and make money too! Try making a page there or check out my Squidoo pages. See ya!

My Squidoo pages
The Betsyanne website
Nontraditional Students

  
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.

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

The winter sunflower at the top of this blog posting is from the free Clker site.