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!

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Selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Sunday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 18

Here is my Betsyanne BG Calendar with selected events for the Bowling Green, Kentucky Area and around it - from Thursday, July 12th, 2012, to Sunday, July 15th. 

There are many other exciting events in this area too. Just click on the links below and to the right to find them.

This neat marble shapes photo is by Faith Goble on Flickr.

 Sunday, July 15th
Today is a Seussical the Musical matinee put on by our local group, Fountain Square Players, at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 - $14.00. Call 782-3119. (Dr. Seuss characters).

A Southern Kentucky Team Penning Association event is today at the WKU Ag Expo Center starting at 10:30. 745-3976.

St. James United Methodist Church has a Southern Gospel Concert tonight at 6 p.m. featuring Southern Sound and South Land Quartets. 842-4949.

Beech Bend Raceway has the TENN-TUCK 2012 Triple Crown racing event today starting at 8 a.m. Open time trials are at 9-10:30 a.m. Find out more: http://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm.

Monday, July 16th

Drop off school supplies this week at the "Big Red Packpack" event at WCVK Radio at 1407 Scottsville Road. 781-7326.

Chaney's has farm tours today. Check out this info. from their website:
..."11am & 1pm, we offer Family Farm Tours for individuals & families. $7/person - includes scoop of ice cream. Must be booked in advance. (270) 843-5567."

A free computer class is offered today at the Main branch library from 6-7:30 p.m. "Microsoft Publisher". You must per-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A Summer Stroll is from 7-8 p.m. tonight in the Glen Lily and Collegeview area. Find out more: The City of Bowling Green Summer Stroll page.

The Russell Sims Aquatic Center has Lap Swim workout Time from 7-9 p.m. today. The price is $4.00. 393-3271.

Tuesday, July 17th

The Fountain Square Business Assoc. Promotions Group meets this morning at 8:00 at The Capital Arts Center 2nd floor today. This meeting is open to the public. 843-6103.

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

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

Wednesday, July 18th

An AARP Older Driver class is today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chandler Park Health and Wellness Center at 1857 Tucker Way today. You must pre-register to atttend. Call to find out more and to pre-register: 745-0942.

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

Another free computer class is today, Job Hunting Online, from 6-7 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to atttend. 781-4882.

See the whole photo by Richard Slessor at geograph.org.uk.

Other events: (from the Soky Happenings website) "What Does Big Red Mean to You?
Essay contest-What is Big Red?-Explain in 25 words or less-Winner receives a giant Big Red inflatable-Deadline July 31-Visit www.wkustore.com for info..." 

Is your child eligible for Head Start? Find out. From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "Now-August Community Action of Southern Kentucky is taking applications for enrollment for the 2012-2013 program year Head Start program. Head Start is a federally funded program geared to prepare preschool age children for a successful school experience. 90% of those enrolled must be members of families who qualify as low-income. Children with disabilities are given special consideration. For more information call: 270-783-4484 or stop by Warren County Head Start at 200 East 4th Street, Bowling Green, Ky." 

I love Bowling Green!

Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events. 

Save the Dates! These Events are coming soon...
July 25th is the United Way Day of Caring. You can sign up to help many groups today or donate money. http://www.unitedwaydayofcaring.com.

July 26 is a free class about SNAP Neighborhood grant eligibility. Find out more: http://www.bgky.org/calendar/calendar.php

July 30 is a Summer Stroll on Loop and Skyline Village.

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

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

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

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

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Events Monday Dec. 12 - Sunday Dec. 18th 2011

Here is BG it is is getting colder... soon we may see snow...!!!

Here are just a few events going on this week. 

Monday, December 12 - Sunday, December 18th

Are you ready for the holidays? I'm not. But I am working on it.

Make sure to check every event before attending.

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

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

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

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

Snow Magic Shows will be at Greenwood Mall this week at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
Santa will also be at the Mall this week. See the Greenwood Mall Calendar for more events.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "12/2- 12/23 The 33rd Annual Trees of Christmas at the Houchens Center, Bowling Green, Ky. See all the unique trees decorated according to their own favorite movie title, take family pictures, and vote for a favorite tree. Bring your family and see trees created by local civic groups, non-profits and other organizations. Admission is free. The trees will be open each day December 2-23. Weekdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm , Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m."

Monday, December 12th

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

A free Victorian Christmas cards class is at the Main Library today at 4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, is at the Main Branch library from 6-7 p.m.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Houchens Center has its famous Trees of Christmas exhibit up from 10-2 today. Admission is free for this event, donations of hats, gloves, and scarves are appreciated. This event continues all week. See above for times.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has The Polar Express event at 5 p.m., 5:30, 6:15, 6:45, and 7:30.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-7317.

See the Library Page for more library events this week.

Tuesday, December 13th
Today is the Community Chorus auditions from 5;45 - 7:15 p.m. at the Nicely Conference Center for grades 4-6. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays (PM) at First Christian Church.

See the Star of Bethlehem in a free Planetarium show  at 7 p.m. at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. It is first-come first-served for seats.

See the Library Page for library events this week. 

Wednesday, December 14th

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

A genealogy class 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 at the Main Branch library today from 2-3 p.m. It is "Locate Scrumptious Recipes Online". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has The Polar Express event at 5 p.m., 5:30, 6:15, 6:45, and 7:30.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-7317.

This is the WKU Redz Dollar Night public event from 6-10:45 at WKU DUC's 4th floor. Call 745-2456. The fee is $1.00 per hour and the public is invited.

See the Library Page for more library events this week.  

Thursday, December 15th
 The Wildflower Gift Shop at Lost River Cave has a Food and Beverage Tasting today with free samples. 393-0077.

See the Star of Bethlehem in a free Planetarium show  at 7 p.m. at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. It is first-come first-served for seats.

The Public Theater of Kentucky is showing "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's production of A Christmas Carol" tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are 12. 00 for adults, 10.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children under 12. 782-3119.

See the Library Page for library events this week.  

Friday, December 16th

Bowling Green City Hall has their annual Open House today at 1001 College Sreet from 2-4 p.m. All citizens are invited. 393-3000. ("Music, food, and festivities..." as per the Soky Calendar.)


The Public Theater of Kentucky is showing "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's production of A Christmas Carol" tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are 12. 00 for adults, 10.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children under 12.  782-3119.

Today is the Friday Night at WKU Redz public event from 6-10:45 at WKU DUC's 4th floor. Call 745-2456. The fee is $3.00 with a WKU ID and $5.00 without. The public is invited.
 

Saturday, December 17th  
Chaney's has Breakfast withSanta today from 8-9:30 a.m. and 10-11:30.  You must pre-register for this event. Tickets are Adults $9.95 and children 3-10 $5.95.

Lost River Cave has Kids Only Shopping today at their gift shop. Proceeds benefit the Nature Center. 393-0077.

The Public Theater of Kentucky is showing "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's production of A Christmas Carol" tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are 12. 00 for adults, 10.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children under 12.  782-3119.

Orchestra Kentucky has a concert tonight, A Rockin' Christmas, at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. Tickets are $26.00 - $36.00. 846-2426, http://www.orchestrakentucky.com.

Sunday, December 18th

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

The Nutcracker Interactive Ballet Tea Party is today at Dance Arts. Tickets are 16.00 for one child and one adult. You must pre-register to attend. 1751 Scottsville Road. Find out more: 842-6811.

The Public Theater of Kentucky is showing "The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's production of A Christmas Carol" today at 3 p.m. Tickets are 12. 00 for adults, 10.00 for students and seniors, and $8.00 for children under 12.  782-3119.

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

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





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BG, KY events Nov. 20-27th Bowling Green, Kentucky

Fall leaves from Clker.com.

Hello, everyone. Here is the first part of a Walt Whitman poem.

There was a child went forth every day;
And the first object he look'd upon, that object he became;
And that object became part of him for the day, or a certain part of
the day, or for many years, or stretching cycles of years.
 

From There was a Child Went Forth by Walt Whitman

You can read the rest of the poem here.

This poem is one of my mother's favorites.

 

This is a list of selected events. There are many more fun events going on here in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

To see everything going on this week, check out the links to the right here on the blog site and/or get a Soky Happenings magazine at Barnes and Noble or another location.

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

The Pots Place Co-op Studio and Gallery is open weekly, Tuesday through Saturday from 11-3. They are located on Fountain Square in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They have cute handmade pottery, mugs, vases, gift tags, animals, cups, plates, bowls, Face jugs, and much more. There is a full range of prices here too.

WKU Alumni can take a virtual tour of the new Augenstein Alumni Center here.

The Pots Place Facebook page is here. I am an Associate there. 
 

Sunday, November 20th

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

WKU has a free planetarium show today at 2 p.m. The Star of Bethlehem. Seating is first-come, first served. 745-4044.

The public is invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner at St. James UMC at 575 Winfield Drive following the 10:30 service. 84-4949.

Bowling Green Junior High has a singing event today at 2 p.m. "Will Sing for Food" to benefit the American Red Cross Food Pantry. 781-7377.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church has a C.R.O.P. Hunger Walk today starting at 2 p.m. Bring canned goods and cash the day of the walk to 807 Campbell Lane. 842-4949.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 3 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00. 

WKU also has Revusicals from the Music Theater History and Repertoire class at Gordon Wilson Hall at 7 p.m. Free, and donations are accepted. 745-5845.

Monday, November 21st

The Bob Kirby branch have Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. Kirby Kids is at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18-36 months.

The Main branch library has a free computer class at 6-7:30 p.m., "MS Excel Advanced." You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

Revusicals is playing at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall at 7 p.m. tonight. This show has scenes from musicals old and new. No admission, but donations will be accepted.

Tuesday, November 22nd

Today is the deadline for the Lost River Cave photo contest.

From the Lost River Cave site: "September 23 - November 22, 2011- Facebook Fall Photo Contest

We are looking for astonishing imagery of Lost River’s wildlife or natural landscapes.
Submitted images must be taken at Lost River Cave and Valley between September 23, 2011 – November 22, 2011. Photos of plant life, natural landscapes, wildlife and photographs including people at Lost River are acceptable for the composition. Photos are submitted via Facebook."

WKU has a free planetarium show today at 7 p.m. The Star of Bethlehem. Seating is first-come, first served. 745-4044. 


The BG Main library has Toddler Time today at 9:30 a.m. , and Preschool Spanish at 11:30 a.m. 781-4882.

A free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to atttend. 781-4882.

Community Action is sponsoring a Senior Dance and Potluck from 6-8:30 p.m. Bring a coverd dish, dance or just listen. $5.00 per person. 200 East 4th Street.

A free trombone recital is at WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

WKU Women's Basketball has a food drive for tickets event tonight at Diddle Arena at 7 p.m. Bring 2 canned food items for the Red Cross Food Pantry and receive one free ticket. Call for details: 745-6048.

Wednesday, November 23rd

The Main branch library, the Bob Kirby Branch, and the Smiths Grove branch all have preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. 782-4882.

The Graham branch library has Graham Troopers for school-age students today at 3 p.m. 781-1441.

The Bob Kirby branch library has Kirby Babies at 9:30 a.m. 782-0252.

The Smiths Grove branch library has Kids Craft Time from 3-4 p.m. 563-6651.

WKU has REDZ Dollar night from 6-10:45 tonight. This event is open to the public. The fee is $1.00 per hour to play bowling and ping-pong at WKU Downing University Center 4th floor. 745-2456.

A free computer class about Genealogy Resources is at 2:30 - 3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Thursday, November 24th

This is Thanksgiving Day. Have a great Thanksgiving.

A benefit race, The Great Turkey 5k Run and 3k Walk is today starting at 8 a.m. at Keriakes park. Early registration is $20.00 at http://www.bgrr.com. Find out more: 784-2304.

Friday, November 25th

Barnes and Noble has Storytime today at 11:30 a.m. featuring the story You Will Be My Friend. 746-9779.

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

WKU has Friday Night at REDZ Dollar night from 6-10:45 tonight. This event is open to the public. The fee is $5.00 for non-students, $2.00 for students to play bowling, billiards, and ping-pong at WKU Downing University Center 4th floor. 745-2456.

Saturday, November 26th

Today at 8:30 a.m., people can listen to Joy Lyons, President of Bell's Tavern, talk about stories and history of Bell's Tavern at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. This event is free to the public, and coffee and danish will be served.

The Community Farmer's Market is open today inside the Old Mall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 799-5563.

The Corvette Mjseum has Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus today. This event is $8.00 for children 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Reservations are required. 781-7973 or 1-800-538-3883.

Chaney's has a Holiday Open House today from 11-4.

Barnes and Noble has Storytime today at 3:30 p.m. featuring the story You Will Be My Friend. 746-9779.

Southern Gospel Music concert is at the Capitol Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Call for more infomation, price(s), etc. 782-2787.

Sunday, November 27th

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

WKU's REDZ Center on the 4th floor of the Downing University Center (DUC) is only $3.00 per person today from2-10:45 p.m. The public is invited. 745-2456.

WKU has a free planetarium show today at 2 p.m. The Star of Bethlehem. Seating is first-come, first served. 745-4044.

More skating is at the Skatebox today from 2-5 p.m. Parents are admitted free today with paid admission of a child. Cost is $5.00. 843-3394.

Save the Date Events:

 December 1 - 6 p.m. - Winter Reading Program Kick-off at Fountain Square Park Tree Lighting. 

December 2-4 is the annual WKU Winter Dance production by the Dance Department. From the WKU Events page: "DANCE PRODUCTION: WinterDance: A Holiday Extravaganza! 8 p.m. Dec. 2-3, 3 p.m. Dec. 4. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $10. Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845."

December 1-4 is Downtown Bowling Green's Fountain Square Christmas Market.  Tent vendors and many downtown stores will are open Thursday 5:45 - 7:30, Friday and Saturday 10 - 7, and Sunday 1-5.

December 4th and 5th on the Syfy Channel is the "Neverland" Mini-series event.

Please double-check each event before attending. Thanks!

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





Add your cheap or free event as a comment. 

See you next posting!

-Betsyanne

BG, KY 

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
My new Betsyanne Daily News 

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Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area Nov. 14-20, 2011

Deer and Bugle from the Clker site.

Hi again, readers!

 

I have some events here for the next week you may like. I am going to limit it to mostly Cheap or Free events.

To see everything going on this week, check out the links to the right and/or get a Soky Happenings magazine at Barnes and Noble or another location.

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

The Pots Place Co-op Studio and Gallery is open weekly, Tuesday through Saturday from 11-3. They are located on Fountain Square in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They have cute handmade pottery, mugs, vases, gift tags, animals, cups, plates, bowls, Face jugs, and much more. The Pots Place Facebook page is here. I am an Associate there.

 

Monday, November 14th

This is Hunger and Homeless Awareness week.

 
The Bob Kirby Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. for ages 18-36 months, and Kirby Kids at 3:30 p.m. for elementary age students. 782-0252.

WKU has a Hunger and Homelessness Awareness event today at DUC called Think Outside the Box. Find out more: http://www.hotelincbg.com or 782-1263.

Tuesday, November 15th

Christ Episcopal Church and Hotel Inc. has a Roundtable Forum on Homelessness today from 9-10:30 at Christ Episcopal Church. 782-1263.

The Main Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m.. 781-4882. 

The Red Cross has a free Automated External Defibrillator (AED) demonstration at 10:30 a.m. at 430 Center Street.  781-7377.

WKU has a Steel Band concert at 7:30 p.m. at the FAC Recital Hall. Tickets are only $4.00 per person.

The Main Branch library has a free computer class, Learn MS PowerPoint, at 2-3:30 p.m. today, and another one, Computing for Seniors, at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882. 


The Main Branch library has a preschool Spanish class at 11:30 a.m., and Spanish Explorers for school-age students at 4 p.m.  Find out more: 781-4882.

The Main Branch library has a special event today, It's Your Birthday, Charlie Brown at 6 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Find out more: 781-4882.

Wednesday, November 16th

Today you can dine out at local restaurants to help Hotel, Inc. feed needy people. Find out more: http://www.hotelincbg.com. Participating restaurants are TGI Friday's, Chick-Fil-A, Verdi's downtown, Mariahs, Anna's Greek Food, Taste of Europe, Fazoli's, The Catfish House, and Chickadee's. 


From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  "11/16/11 Riverview at Hobson Grove invites you to their “Classic Christmas” open house on Thursday November 17th. From 11:00a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The museum shop will feature: festive food, baskets and more. Free and open to the public, If you would like more information call: 270-843-5565."


The Bob Kirby branch library has Kirby Babies at 9:30 a.m. for ages 6-18 months. 782-0252. They also have a free computer class today, Facebook and Other Social Networks, at 2-3 p.m.  You must pre-register to attend the class. 782-0252.


The Graham Drive Community Branch library has Graham Troopers at 3 p.m. for school-age students. 781-1441.


WKU has REDZ Dollar night at DUC 4th floor from 6 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Bowling and Billiards are $1.00 per hour per game. The public is welcome.

WKU has a free Guitar Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. at the FAC Recital Hall. 


City Hall will have a Proclamation Signing about Hunger and Homelessness at 9 a.m. today.


The Presbyterian Church downtown has A Study in Culture through Film at 6:45 p.m. with Dr. Ingrid Lilly. The public is invited. More info: 745-5755.


The WKU Kentucky Museum has a Lincoln: Constitution and the Civil War Emancipation Proclamation presentatiton at 7 p.m. 745-2592.


The World Hunger Banquet is today at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parks ad Rec. Community Room. You must RSVP to attend at http://www.wku.edu/alive/. Call 782-1263 for more info.

Thursday, November 17th

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a free Classic Christmas Open house today from 10-4. 843-5565.


The BG Main Branch library has Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. and High Five Kids Club at 4 p.m. for school-age kids. 781-4882.

Christ Episcopal Church has Author Will Lavender speaking at 6 p.m. as part of the Warren County Public Library author series. 781-4882.

The Skatebox takes Toys for Tots new unwrapped toys today and gives free admission. $1 for skate rental if you don't have your own skates. 843-3394.

The Disaster Action Team of the Red Cross discusses what events we need to prepare for. Visitors are welcome. 430 Center Street, 781-7377.


The Bob Kirby branch library has a "Breaking Dawn" premiere party at 6 p.m. 782-0252.


The Graham Drive Community branch library has Teen Thursdays at 5 p.m. for grades 6-12.


Barnes and Noble hosts Far Away Places, about Gabon with David Keeling at 7 p.m.

Courte Voorhees speaks about The Human Experience, hunger and homelessness at 7 p.m. at the Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium at the new College of Education. 782-0082.


The Fraternal Order of Police has a Nancye & Doctor Dance Group Ballroom Dance Lesson tonight at 7 p.m. for $7.00 per person at 150 Corvette Drive. 782-5425.


The Main Branch library has a free computer class "Learn to Download E-Books" today at 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 8 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00.

Friday, November 18th

The Bob Kirby branch library has Preschool Spanish at 9:30 a.m.

The Main branch library has Peek-A-Book Babies at 9:30 a.m.

Both Bob Kirby and the Main branch libraries have  Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. today.

Barnes and Noble has storytime featuring Thanksgiving Rules at 11:30 a.m. 


A free computer class, Exploring Gadgets, is from 3-4 pm. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.


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



Tonight is Friday Nite at WKU's REDZ at DUC 4th floor, which is open to the public for $3.00 per person. Unlimited Bowling, Billiards and Ping Pong. 745-2456.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 8 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00.

Saturday, November 19th

The Community Farmer's Market is open today inside the Old Mall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 799-5563.

Beech Bend Park has a special event today, Fun Racing. Admission is $10.00 per person.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "11/19/11 Natcher Elememtary School, Bowling Green, Ky. Will be having a craft fair on November 19th. From 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. If you need more information contact: Lisa Lloyd at 270-842-1364 or email: leslie.Lloyd@warren.kyschools.us "

Lost River Cave and Valley has Geocaching 101 today - Introduction to Hand-Held GPS Units - What to Buy from 2-4 p.m. 393-0077. (From the KentuckyLiving site) "Geocaching 101: Introduction to Hand-Held GPS Units: What to Buy. Guest speaker from Gander Mountain will discuss the different types of units and their features. Lost River Cave, Bowling Green, (270) 393-0077, www.lostrivercave.com."

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: 11/19/11 Fairview United Methodist Church , 336 Mt. Olivet Rd. Bowling Green, Ky will be having Parent’s Saturday Out, on November 19th. From 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. The will be having this program every other month on the third Saturday. For more information contact: Anne Miller at 270-745-9977 or email: anne.miller@topper.wku.edu You can also check out the website: www.saturdaysoutatfairview.webs.com."

Barnes and Noble has storytime featuring Thanksgiving Rules at 3:30 p.m.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has 2 free violin solos today at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

The Skatebox has a Lockin tonight from 7 p.m. onwards. The cost is $15.00 per person. 843-3394.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 8 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00. 

Sunday, November 20th

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

The public is invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner at St. James UMC at 575 Winfield Drive following the 10:30 service. 84-4949.

Bowling Green Junior High has a singing event today at 2 p.m. "Will Sing for Food" to benefit the American Red Cross Food Pantry. 781-7377.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church has a C.R.O.P. Hunger Walk today starting at 2 p.m. Bring canned goods and cash the day of the walk to 807 Campbell Lane. 842-4949.

WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at 3 p.m. at Russell Miller Auditorium. Adults are $11.00 and students $9.00. 

WKU also has Revusicals from the Music Theater History and Repertoire class at Gordon Wilson Hall at 7 p.m. Free, and donations are accepted. 745-5845.

Save the Date Events:

From the Lost River Cave site: "September 23 - November 22, 2011- Facebook Fall Photo Contest

We are looking for astonishing imagery of Lost River’s wildlife or natural landscapes.
Submitted images must be taken at Lost River Cave and Valley between September 23, 2011 – November 22, 2011. Photos of plant life, natural landscapes, wildlife and photographs including people at Lost River are acceptable for the composition. Photos are submitted via Facebook."

November 17 - Will Lavender, bestselling author of Obedience and Dominance, will speak at Christ Episcopal Church at 6:00 p.m. (From the Warren Co. Libraries Special Events page)
 
December 1 - 6 p.m. - Winter Reading Program Kick-off at Fountain Square Park Tree Lighting. 

December 1-4 is Downtown Bowling Green's Fountain Square Christmas Market.  Tent vendors and many downtown stores will are open Thursday 5:45 - 7:30, Friday and Saturday 10 - 7, and Sunday 1-5.

Please double-check each event before attending. Thanks!

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





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How to register for the 8th Annual Polar Express event.

Registering for the 8th Annual Polar Express Event.

I just got this information via email.

This link tells how to register for the 8th Annual Polar Express storytime event at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum on November 11th.

How to register for the Polar Express event this year.

Their logo for this event shows the dates of this event: December 5, 6, 7, and 12,13, 14. It was a very popular event last year.

What is the Polar Express event?

It is a free event (you must pre-register) where readings are held of the popular Polar Express book inside of a real train car.

Call 745-7317 for more information.

You can also find out more about this fun event here: All Aboard the Polar Express from the American Towns site.

To see events for this week, just go to this link: Events this week for Nov. 8-13.

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Events around Bowling Green Kentucky October 8-16

Photo by Bosela on Morguefile from Ohio.

 

Here is the new weekly "what's happening" update for the Betsyanne Events blog page.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do this week listed here.

So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog or get a Soky Happenings magazine at Barnes and Noble or another location.

A new shop, Tea Squares, is on Fountain Square! Here is an article about them. Go by to check them out this week for their Grand Opening events, and tell Theresa Betsy sent you. :-)

Both Jackson's Orchard and Chaney's Dairy Barn have events this month. 

Jackson's Orchard has their Pumpkin Festival weekends this month. From their site:

2011 Pumpkin Festival - 5 Fall Weekends

"Beginning Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25 then every weekend through the end of October. Oct 1 & 2, Oct 8 & 9, Oct 15 & 16 and Oct 22 & 23. The month of October brings lots of excitement to the Orchard. With Halloween approaching, the color is Orange! You’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson's Orchard Hot Dog Cart! Did we mention Caramel Apples?"

Chaney's has Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch every weekend in October for $1.00 per person. Their Corn Maze is open until the 31st, along with their Educational Farm Tours. Go to the site to learn more or call 843-5567.

Make sure to double-check each event by calling them before you go, just in case.

Saturday, October 8th

The last Second Saturday of the year is today on Fountain Square Park from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be face painting, Sidewalk Sales, booths, horse and carriage rides, Balloon Twisting and more. Come down for the last Second Saturday this year and see the new shops on the square including Tea Squares and Meo's Collection.

From the Macaroni Kid site:

Second Saturday Street Fairs are held around Fountain Square Park. The Downtown Merchants and Professionals organize the event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second Saturday beginning in April through October. There are inflatables and games for kids, horse and carriage rides, both for a modest fee. There is live music, face painting, balloon twisting, food vendors, product vendor booths and more, that will all combine for fun and excitement.  Also look for sidewalk sales by merchants, all in a festive atmosphere that brings back memories of a bustling Downtown area.

Where: Fountain Square Park

When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Who: The Downtown Merchants and Professionals

How: Just Show Up

Cost: No admission

For more info: For more information, contact the Downtown Redevelopment Authority at 270-782-0222.

Tea Squares is having a Capitol Arts Fundraiser today. Participating businesses will have silent auction items on display to bid on. Questions: 904-3889. The Pots Place will be participating. http://www.thepotsplace.com.

Today is also the 4th Annual ArtWorks Art show at Lost River Cave from 10-5.

All three Haunted Houses are open tonight, the Asylum Haunted House, Skeleton's Lair, and The Massacre, starting at 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 9th

The Rainhill Equine Center horse rescue has a tour today from 1-4 at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185. 270-777-3164. http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.


Monday, October 10th
Ballroom Dance lessons are today from 6-7 p.m. at Moss Middle School. 3 sessions. Partners are required. The fee is $40.00 per couple. 842-4281 (Community Ed.)


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

Tuesday, October 11th

A free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy, is today from 10 a.m. to noon at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Digital Catalog downloading, is at the Main Branch library from 6-7 p.m.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A tie-dye class is being held at the Bob Kirby branch library at 6 p.m. today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

A Community Education computer class, Microsoft Word, is from 6-8 p.m. at Warren Central High School. You must pre-register to attend. This class is 3 sessions, and costs $35.00. 842-4281.

First Baptist Church has a free concert (love offerings accepted) featuring the 100-member Century Men group at 7 p.m.  842-0331. More info: "October 11th: 10/11/11 The CenturyMen will be in concert at First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, October 11th, 2011 7:00 pm this is an auditioned mens chorus. Free to the public. More info please contact Clayton Miller at 270-991-7285 email clayton.miller@wku.edu." From the WCVK page.

The Mammoth Cave Sierra Club meets at 7-9 p.m. at Lost River Cave's River Birch Education Room tonight.

The Main Branch library has Preschool Spanish at 11:30 a.m., and Spanish Explorers at 4 p.m. (K-6).

Wednesday, October 12th

The WKU Chess club (open to the public) meets at 9 a.m. until noon at Barnes and Noble. 918-809-6278.

A free Chamber Recital Music concert is at WKU Fine Arts Center today at 7:30 p.m. featuring Patricia Rudisell on violin and Nicholas Gold on cello. More info: "October 12th: Guest Chamber Recital, Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0319, Time: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM, Contact:, Description: Patricia Rudisell (violin) Nicholas Gold (cello) 270.745.3751." Sarah Berry From the WKU Calendar.

"10/12/11 1st Annual Community Farm & Food Fair at Jackson’s Orchard at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Oct. 12th. Learn how more agriculture and where , and how are food is made. Recipe & craft demonstrations, farm tours, food sampling, and giveaways. For more information contact Warren County Extension office (270) 842-1681." From the WCVK page.

A free computer class, E-mail for Beginners, is at the Main Branch library from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Cal 781-4882.

Tonight is another free event, Astronomy Night at WKU from 8-9. From Soky Happenings Magazine: "Learn how to use the telescope and discover space - free admission / WKU Thompson Complex Lobby 745-5940."


The Bob Kirby branch library has Kirby Babies today at 9:30 a.m., 782-0252 for more info.


Three locations of the library (Bob Kirby branch, Main Branch, and Smiths Grove Branch) will have preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 today at 10:30 a.m. Call for info: 781-4882.


The Graham branch library has Graham Troopers today at 3 p.m. for K-6th grade. 781-1441.


Smiths Grove Branch library has Kids Craft Time from 3-4 for ages K-6th grade. 563-6651.

Thursday, October 13th

A free tree pruning class is today at 10 a.m. at the Kaz Abe Facility at 435 Brookwood Drive. Learn correct practices and techniques for pruning. 393-3111.


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

The Skatebox is helping Toys for Tots. Bring in a new unwrapped toy and get free admission and $1.00 skate rental (or bring your own skates to skate for free.) from 6-8 p.m.

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

Robert Dickey, author of "Greyhound to Vegas: the Odyssey of Hilda Reynolds Krause" will speak at Barnes and Noble as part of the Kentucky Live series at 7 p.m.

The Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) presents "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" tonight at 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. find out more: 781-6233.

Ballroom Dance lessons and practices continue sponsored by the F.O.P. at 150 Corvette Drive. Call 782-5425 for more info.


The Main Branch library has High Five Kids club at 4 p.m. (K-5).


The Graham Branch library has Teen Thursday today at 5 p.m. for grades 6-12. 781-1441.


The Warren County Public Library has a special event at Christ Episcopal Church (next to the Main library) featuring Authors Jeanne and David Heidler today at 6 p.m. They will discuss their book "Henry Clay, The Essential American." Find out more: Contact Name: Jayne Pelaski
Contact E-Mail: jaynep@warrenpl.org

Friday, October 14th

Buchanon Park has a Softball "Halloween Havic" Tournament today starting at 8 p.m. Contact bpettyasa@aol.com for more info.

A Limber for Life exercise class is today from 9-10 at the Medical Center Health and Wellness Center at the Greenwood Mall. Find out more: 745-0942.

A special event, the Southern Foods Pasta Party and the Medical Center Health and Fitness Expo, is today from 4-8 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3.00 for children. Children under 6  are free. Find out more: 796-2495.

A NAMI BG Mental Awareness Chili Supper is from 5-9 today for $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children at the BGMU Banquet Hall at 801 Center Street. Events include speakers, a candlelight vigil, and a fundraiser auction including pottery from the Pots Place. Find out more: 842-5687.

The Bob Kirby Branch library has Preschool Spanish at 9:30 a.m. and Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

The Main Branch library has Peeek-A-Boo Babies at 9:30 a.m. (6-18 months) and Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

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

The Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) presents "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" tonight at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. find out more: 781-6233.

WKU presents Hucklebee and the Rhyming Mountain as part of their Children's Theatre series today at Gordon Wilson Hall at 4 p.m. Tickets are only $4.00 each. This play is done by the WKU Department of Theater and Dance.

WKU Music also has a concert by the Symphonic Band tonight at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. It is called a "Kent Campbell Tribute." Tickets are $5.00.

The ALIVE Center has their Math and Science class for grades 1-8 today at 4-5 p.m. Call for more info: 746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

Saturday, October 15th

Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 2232 Smallhouse Road has a yard sale today from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. 842-7777.
They also have a Fall Festival from 5-9 p.m.

The Medical Center 10K Classic is today. It starts at WKU at 7:30 am. http://www.TheMedicalCenter10KClassic.com. 796-2141.

Voice for Animals (AVFA) has a yard sale at the Quality Personnel location on Campbell Lane. 563-4727.

New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding students will showcase their riders and horses today at the WKU Ag Expo Center from 805 p.m. Call for info: 270-755-2567 or 270-991-1992.
http://nbtr-bg.org/

BikeBG has their last event of the year, the Tour  D Town today starting at 9 a.m. Ride through downtown and nearby Greenways. Bring your helmet and bike. Meet at Riverfront Park.

WKU presents Hucklebee and the Rhyming Mountain as part of their Children's Theatre series today at Gordon Wilson Hall at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are only $4.00 each. This play is done by the WKU Department of Theater and Dance.

The Boyce Community Center has a Chili Supper and White Elephant auction today at 5 p.m. Hayrides, a bonfire, more. Bring items for the auction. More info: contact Ron Thornton at 842-6667.

WKU presents Hucklebee and the Rhyming Mountain as part of their Children's Theatre series today at Gordon Wilson Hall at 3 p.m. Tickets are only $4.00 each. This play is done by the WKU Department of Theater and Dance.

The Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) presents "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" tonight at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. find out more: 781-6233.

Spencer's Coffeehouse at 915 College Street has Miss Lynn, Nashville recording artist, singing today at 10:30 for preschool and school age children and their families. This event is free to the public. Find out more: 535-6571.

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a Knit a Scarf activity today for girls ages 8 and up. You must pre-register and pay some fees. Call 843-5565 for more info. More info: "10/15/11 Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 West Main, Bowling Green, presents “Victorian Skills For Young Ladies and Gentlemen,” a series of workshops for children 8-12. Participants will learn a traditional Victorian hand craft. Workshops are on Saturdays, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, and Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. each day. Reservations are required and fees apply. Call 843-5565."  From the WCVK page.

The Capitol Arts Center has BelleWoodstock today from 6-9 p.m. hosted by Country Music Star Clay Underwood. This is a competition for singers, bands and musicians. Call for more info: 796-2012.

Sunday, October 16th

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

The Alvaton Fire Department has an Open House today from 2-5 p.m. From SoKy Happenings : "Food, fun, and games at 6403 Old Scottsville Road, Alvaton, KY Events include a car fire demonstration, fire truck rides for the kids, and an extrication demonstration with the Jaws of Life." 


The Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) presents "It was a Dark and Stormy Night" today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. find out more: 781-6233.

Again: Many events could not fit here on the blog - so check your local SoKy Happenings and other sites for more activities and things to do. You can pick up a free SoKy Happenings at Barnes and Noble bookstore and other locations. Also check the right hand side of this blog and the top tabs for more links and neat activities.

Save the Date Events:

On October 18th at noon, join the Historic Railpark and Train Museum at 401 Kentucky Street to welcome their latest train car, the WWII Hospital Car.  http://www.historicrailpark.com, 270-745-7317.

October 21st is the Bowling Green Gallery Hop. The Pots Place will have new work and snacks at 428 East Main Street. http://www.thepotsplace.com/. Other studios will be open too.

October 22nd: The Vette City Roller Derby Team plays at home! From their website: "Oct.22 VCRD vs. Brawlin Dolls A & B teams(HOME)"
 A big thanks again goes to: Soky Happenings Magazine, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

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