V. B: NEWEST events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Feb. 27th-March 6th

Version B

Feb. 27th -  March 6th: events, plays, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

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

I just added the Home Expo, which is Friday through Sunday of this week. Scroll down to find out more.  And also the Planetarium lecture on March 3rd.

Also added: March 3rd's event: Professor Hansen reads from his book: Florida Fiddler: The life and times of Richard Seaman.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Misha Ambrosia is having her art shown at Greener Groundz during February.


The VSA 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.

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.

Martha Duff has an art exhibit at the Bob Kirby branch library through February 28th. 

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


The Regional Scholastic Arts exhibition 2011 is frm 9-5 through February 27th at the Capital Arts Galleries. 782-2787. 

The US Bank 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

Sunday, February 27th: The Community Bowl for Kid's Sake continues today from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters at Southern Lanes. 781-1180.

The Closing Reception for the Very Special Arts Exhibit is today from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Capital Arts. Everyone is welcome 782-2787,

The BG Special Olympics Basketball Social is today from 2-5 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Basketball, fun, games, and lunch. Kummer Little Rec Center, Bowling Green. Call 393-3265 or 393-3484.

A free Faculty Artist Recital by Antonio Guiliano, Tenor, is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU FAC Recital Hall. 745-3751.

The US Bank art show opens today at the Kentucky Museum. See all kinds of great art here.  http://bit.ly/hnjSRA

Sunburst Youth Theater presents The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $8 to $10 each, with group prices available. 781-6233.

WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 3 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.



Monday, February 28th:
A free computer class, E-mail Intermediate, is held today at the Main branch library from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A Black History Month Finale Extravaganza is held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Graham Drive Community Library. Enjoy food and fun.

Orchestra Kentucky has a VIP Series Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Larnelle Harris and African-American music by William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole. Call 846-2426. Join them at their Facebook page here: http://on.fb.me/hwcWAy. Read what Jeffrey Reed has to say about the concert: http://bit.ly/eFQWJs. Tickets are $25.00 to $45.00 each.
This concert is in Van Meter Hall VMH 0108 and lasts until 10 p.m.

WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 8 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

From the WBKO Community Calendar page: "New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding Pizza Hut Fundraiser Feb 28, 2011 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM Pizza Hut by Greenwood Mall
20% of the proceeds from Dine In and Carryout will go to NBTR." Michele Vise 270.782.6496

 Happy St. David's Day!

Tuesday, March 1st:
 WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 8 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 2-3 p.m. This class is called MS Word for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

Wednesday, March 2nd:
From the WBKO Community Events pages: "Sarah Dineen: Unleashed - Artist Lecture Mar 2, 2011 6:00 pm Exhibition in Main University Gallery, WKU, Bowling Green, KY. Lecture is open to the public and all are invited to attend.


The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 2-3 p.m. This class is called E-mail Basics. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

Thursday, March 3rd:
Community Education has a Sit and Sew class today. Bring your own machine and a project of your choice. The cost is $15.00 and is a continuing class. Register at 842-4281.

Professor Gregory Hansen will have a book signing event and a reading tonight from his book "A Florida Fiddler: The Life and Times of Richard Seaman" at 6-7 p.m. at the Kentucky Library.

A Planetarium show "Celestial Motions" will take place at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. Call 745-4044. Check the website for more info. too.

From the WKU Events pages:  Tonight from 7-9 is a WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert in Van Meter Hll 0108.

The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 6-7 p.m. This class is called Intermediate Computers and the Internet. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 at the WKU Faculty House and is open to the public. All skills and ages are welcome. 


Friday, March 4th:
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."

This is the first day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 5-8 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free.


From the WKU Events pages:  Tonight is a free Faculty/Guest Violin Recital at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center 01889 from 6-7:30 p.m. This recital is free and open to the public.

The Bob Kirby Branch library at 175 Iron Skillet Court has a free computer class, Intro to Mac Computers, today from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend by calling 270-782--252.

Saturday, March 5th:
 From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."
 From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "3/5/11 Junior Achievement’s 2011 Penguin Plunge will be March 5, 10:30 a.m. outside the Sloan Convention Center. Plungers raise donations to earn the right to jump in the chilly waters. Penguin Plunge registration is available at www.JAforKids.com or by calling 782-0280." (The Parade is at 10:30 and the Plunge is at 11:00 a.m.)

This is the second day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free. 


Sunday, March 6th:  

A Team Penning event is taking place today at the WKU Ag-Expo Center at 406 Elrod Road. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/agexpocenter/2011%20events.html

A Planetarium show "Celestial Motions" will take place at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 2 p.m. Call 745-4044. Check the website for more info. too. 


From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."

This is the last day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 12:30 - 5 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free.
 

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.







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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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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.


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Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

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

Cheap and Free events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for Monday, December 13, 2010

 These are some selected events in and around the area for Monday, December 13th, 2010.


AND:

TONIGHT: (Sunday, December 12th) Masterpiece Classic is showing "Return to Cranford" at 8:00 p.m. tonight. This is part one of two. It is a great show! I have seen it twice already. Just saying.

Love history, and lots of great stories? You will love Return to Cranford.


Much thanks to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. 
I added some events from there today.
Other sites are listed at the end of this posting.

December Happenings in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky.

This month: Veterans have free admission to the National Corvette Museum. Call 781-7973 for details.  Also (from a Corvette Museum email) "The National Corvette Museum has named the entire month of December “Dollar Days” for residents of Kentucky who visit the Museum. All month long, Kentucky residents can tour the Museum for a $1.00 admission per person, and will only need to show a Kentucky drivers license to take advantage of the special offer. Children will be admitted at the $1.00 price with adults presenting the Kentucky identification." Also "Visitors can also take a chance to win a 2011 Corvette or Camaro for only $10 and do some holiday shopping in the Corvette Store."

Thank you, Western Kentucky University, for having so many great events this month! You can see more events at the WKU News Upcoming Events page. 

"12/3-12/22 32nd annual Trees of Christmas at Eloise Houchens Center, 1115 Adams St., Bowling Green, will be Dec. 3-22, weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Help local children keep a little warmer this winter by making a donation of hats, gloves, and scarves. For more information call 842-6761."

From the SoKy Happenings page: "Military Appreciation Month 8:00AM - 5:00PM FREE Admission the Month of November for All Military, including Police and Firemen, and their immediate families/National Corvette Museum 781-7973 (Bring a military id or copy of DD-214)" http://www.corvettemuseum.org. 

WKU is having their Fall Graduating Seniors Art exhibition this month until the 18th. at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Gallery, FAC and the Corridor Gallery. Call 745-3944.

Also, 30 Trees of Christmas decorated by students will be on display this month in the Kentucky room of the Kentucky Library and Museum. Call for hours, 745-6082.


Thanks, SoKy Happenings, for this news and many cheap and free events shared on this posting. You can go to the SoKy Happenings website to see more.

 And from the SoKy Happenings site: "Holiday Greeting Cards 8:00AM - 5:00PM Will be available this Month for people to write messages for our troops-The cards will be sent overseas in late November/National Corvette Museum 781-7973."

Santa photos and visits are this month at Dillards Court at Greenwood Mall through December 24th. Call 782-9047 for hours each day.

Riverview at Hobson Grove is having Victorian Holiday Tours until Dec. 19th. Call 843-5565 or go to their site at http://www.bgky.org/riverview.

The Kentucky Museum on WKU's campus has a Holiday Trees and Ornaments exhibit right now. You can see some pictures of them at their Facebook page here. You can see more events at the Calendar Page. 

This month until the 17th, the Warren County Public Library is collecting gently used mittens, coats, gloves, scarves, and hats for children and adults. They will go on Mitten Trees at the libraries. Call  781-4882 for more info.
  
Monday, December 13th 

 

December 13-16 will be the Polar Express Event. Polar Express readings will be held in the Dining Car at the Historic RailPark and Museum. You must pre-register. Call 270-745-7317. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. http://www.historicrailpark.com/.

 

Santa is visiting 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Greenwood Mall. Also, there is a Snow Show at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Dillard's Court. 782-9047. Pet Night is tonight  with Santa from 6 to 9 p.m.

Ryan's has a Senior Meal Deal today for lunch all week, 1-3 p.m. The price is $5.49 including drink. Call to find out what a Senior is there. 843-1439.

A Free Computer class is at the Main Library at 6-7 p.m. Call first in case it has snowed again, to make sure it is on. In any case, you must pre-register. The class is Beginning Your Resume. 781-4882.

Look for Tuesday and onwards as soon as I can get it typed Monday. :-)

Do you have all your presents bought and wrapped? I don't. But I hope to soon!

-Betsyanne

 

Save the dates for later in December:

December 18th: Chaney's Dairy Barn is having a Breakfast with Santa event from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. It is a reservation-only event. You can call to reserve a spot starting on November 1st. (From the website: "Reservations will guarantee a seat, but not where you will sit").

Also from the WCVK site: "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, fried taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530."

Check out the club information at the Daily News page here: http://www.bgdailynews.com/community/clubs/.
 
Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. Mostly I am totally perfect, (haha) but make an occasional mistake. Oops.

 I type these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time.

Send me your events! Thanks.
 -Betsyanne 
The cute haunted bat drawing is from the Clkr art site at http://www.clker.com/



A big thanks to these great sites:
The Official Tourism Site - Visit Bowling Green, KY
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The SOKY Happenings magazine and website
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK  Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events 
The My Kentucky Events site
The District Events Page
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
The clip art at the top and bottom of this  blog  posting is from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/.
City Events 
Sign up for the What's Happening This Week email - it's full of events from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

My sites:
The Nontrad site and blog for students going back to school after a break.
The Moon and the Willow Tree blog
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

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.


BGAMUG: Have more fun and do more with your computer. Join the BGAMUG computer club! Meeting is every fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. See http:/www.bgamug.org or call 781-8504.


This cute lantern-carrying Elf is a photo by borevagan/Anders P on Flickr.

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Bowling Green Happenings Version 4D October 2010

New - check out the Haunted Happenings in and near Bowling Green during the month of October. Here is that link: Haunted Attractions in the BG, KY area.
October Events - Version D#4

Friday, October 22nd

This is the second day of The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.
Hobson Grove has JACK-O-LANTERN JUBILEE today. (From their email): "

Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to present Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee on Saturday, October 23rd from 12 noon to 2 pm.  Children will be able to create pumpkins and other fall crafts with paper.  For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565.  $10 each.  Reservations are required.  Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park.  Please keep in contact with upcoming events by adding us to your Address Book and by clicking the "Like" button of our Facebook page."
Their website is here: http://www.bgky.org/riverview/.

From the Warren County library Activities and Programs page: "Singer/Actor Rick Springfield will be at the Main Library Saturday, October 23 at 8 p.m. signing copies of his new book Late, Late at Night: a Memoir. Free tickets are available beginning October 1 at all WCPL locations. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Books only will be signed. No memorabilia will be signed. Doors open at 6 p.m. Arrive early to reserve a numbered place in line. Click here for more information."
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

The Haunted Hall and Barn Maze is open at 7:00 at Octagon Hall, Franklin (6040 Bowling Green Road). $10.00 per person. http://www.franklinky.info/event_detail.php?ID=276. 270-586-9343. http://www.octagonhall.com.
The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until midnight. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.
The WKU Volleyball "Dig 4 Pink" event is at 7 tonight. Donations will be accepted for the James Brown Cancer Center. E.A. Diddle Arena, WKU. 745-6048.  
The Massacre Haunted House Attraction is open tonight at the Bowling Green KOA, 7-12. $15. for general admission, plus $3.00 for the Hopper Pass to jump ahead in line. The Haunted Forrest Hydra-Trek Scare Ride with Haunted Lake Excursion is $10.00. Haunted Putt-Putt Golf is $4.00. 843-1919, Jeff 202-3201, Travis 792-1021. http://www.horrorindustriesonline.com.
 The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until midnight. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.

Teen Scene for Jr. and Sr. high students is at the Bob Kirby branch library today at 3:30. 782-0252.

Saturday, October 23rd: 

The Massacre Haunted House Attraction is open tonight at the Bowling Green KOA, 7-12. $15. for general admission, plus $3.00 for the Hopper Pass to jump ahead in line. The Haunted Forrest Hydra-Trek Scare Ride with Haunted Lake Excursion is $10.00. Haunted Putt-Putt Golf is $4.00. 843-1919, Jeff 202-3201, Travis 792-1021. http://www.horrorindustriesonline.com. 
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

The Haunted Hall and Barn Maze is open at 7:00 at Octagon Hall, Franklin (6040 Bowling Green Road). $10.00 per person. Haunted Hall and Barn Maze. 270-586-9343. http://www.octagonhall.com.  
 

• Main Library Free Computer Training
  Classes on a variety of topics are offered at various times throughout the day and evening for your convenience. Call 781-4882 for information. Here is a complete schedule for the October and November workshops at Main.
• Bob Kirby Branch NEW!! Free Computer Training
  Classes on a variety of topics are taught on MacBook Laptop computers. Call 782-0252 for information of click here for a complete schedule for the October workshops at Kirby.
• Main Library Great Books Discussion Series
  The Great Books Discussion Series, now in its third year, meets monthly at the Main Library at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday and at 12:30 p.m.on the following Thursday. Please visit the Great Books page for more information.
• Bob Kirby Branch Fireside Chats Book Club
  Fireside Chats Book Club, in its first year, meets at the Bob Kirby Branch on the third Tuesday of each month.

• Smiths Grove Branch -- Monday, excluding third Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. -- Storytime for Busy Parents: for all families.
• Kirby Branch -- Saturday, 10:30 a.m. -- Family Story Time: For all families. Resumes September 11.
• Main Library --Tuesdays, twice a month, 6 p.m. --
  PJ Tales: for all families.
  
  

• Main Library -- Friday, 9:30 a.m. -- Peek-A-Book Babies. For infants ages 6 to 18 months.
• Kirby Branch -- Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. -- Kirby Babies. For infants ages 6 to 18 months.

• Main Library -- Monday, 10:30 a.m. & Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. -- Toddler Time. For toddlers 18 to 36 months.
• Kirby Branch -- Monday, 9:30 a.m. -- Toddler Time. For toddlers 18 to 36 months.

Main Library -- Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday,
10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Main Library -- Monday, 1 p.m. -- Preschool Spanish. For preschool children ages 2 to 5.

Smiths Grove Branch -- Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Friday, 9:30 a.m. -- Preschool Spanish. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Friday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

• Main Library -- Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. -- Spanish Explorers Club. For elementary school age children.
• Main Library -- Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. -- Girls Only Book Club. For K-2, once a month.
• Main Library -- Thursday, 4:00 p.m. (first two Thursdays of the month) -- High Five Kids Club. For elementary school age children, grades K-5.
• Smiths Grove Branch -- Thursday, 3 to 4 p.m. -- After School @ the Grove. After-school activities for grades K-6.
• Kirby Branch -- Monday, 3:30 p.m. -- Kirby Kids. For elementary school age children, grades K-6.
• Graham Drive -- Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. -- After School Special. All ages welcome.

• Kirby Branch -- Friday, 3:30 p.m. -- Teen Scene. For teenagers, ages 12-17..
• Graham Drive -- Tuesday, 4 p.m. -- Wii Fun for Teens.
• Graham Drive -- Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. -- After School Special. All ages welcome.
• Graham Drive -- Thursday (1st & 3rd), 5 - 6 p.m. -- T'ween Wii! For ages 12 and up.
• Graham Drive -- Thursday (2nd & 4th), 5 - 6 p.m. -- Literary Cafe. For ages 12 and up.
  

 Sunday, October 24th: 
The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days has its last day today at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.
The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until 10:00 p.m. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 12 noon - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.
More events coming soon.

Save the dates for October, November, and December:

October 27th: At  the Hobson House: "Perfect Sentimental Gifts…Silhouettes - Cut free hand in minutes - By nationally known artist Tim Arnold, The Silhouette Man. Start a tradition in your family. Silhouettes make  treasured keepsakes and priceless heirlooms. Tim is recommended by the Smithsonian and is considered to be America’s best silhouettist. He is famous for his accuracy and beautiful interior detailing. In 1990 Tim had the honor of doing former President Bush’s grandchildren. Cutting freehand with ordinary scissors, in 5 minutes or less Tim transforms black paper into timeless profile portraits. Kids do not have to sit still and it doesn’t matter how they are dressed. All ages are welcome, pets too. A facing pair of silhouettes (2 of the same person) .…………...$40. Additional copies cut at the same time (the same person)…... $10. 1 Day Only! 
Wednesday, October 27, 10am until 5pm. Call (270) 843-5565 for an appointment. Limited Times Available"

From the Warren County Public Library events page: Click here for details and watch for information on our next Open Book speaker, John Thorndike on November 4 and Tori Murden McClure on November 18. 
December 11th and 18th: Chaney's Dairy Barn is having a Breakfast with Santa event from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. both days. It is a reservation-only event. You can call to reserve a spot starting on November 1st. (From the website: "Reservations will guarantee a seat, but not where you will sit").
 Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. 
 I type these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time.
Send me your events! Thanks.
 -Betsyanne 
The cute haunted bat drawing is from the Clkr art site at http://www.clker.com/



A big thanks to these great sites:
The Official Tourism Site - Visit Bowling Green, KY
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The SOKY Happenings magazine and website
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK  Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events 
The My Kentucky Events site
The District Events Page
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
The clip art at the top and bottom of this  blog  posting is from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/.
City Events 
Sign up for the What's Happening This Week email - it's full of events from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

My sites:
The Nontrad site and blog for students going back to school after a break.
The Moon and the Willow Tree blog
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Get an inexpensive web page or blog, lessons on software and how to use your computer, ESL (English as a Second Language) English and writing lessons, artist cards, graphic design, logo and form design, and more.
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

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.

This blog is by Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Events in Bowling Green, Kentucky for October 2010 #3C

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The above photo image is of Johnny and June Carter Cash. Their son John will be in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 21st at 6:00. Scroll down for details.


This blog features free and cheap stuff to do in the area - some are free, some are just fun, cool, or neat.
 
Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo was made or a correction is needed. Thanks ahead of time.

Things still happening this month: Chaney's Corn Maze (and Birthday Bash), and the Jackson's Orchard pumpkin festival.


Other additions: We have several haunted attractions listed now for this month, both in and near BG.

Monday, October 18th:

The Northern Heights - Parker Bennett community will have a Chili Supper today at 6:30 p.m. This is part of the Celebrate Safe Communities events. See this website for more information.
Also, the BG Presbyterian Church Gallery will feature two jewelry makers today from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kay Zoretic and Debbie Modin. 842-4162.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

Tuesday, October 19th:

Today will be a WKU Technology Expo at the Mass Media and Technology Hall. Pay parking will be available in front of Diddle arena today. Free tours, Mammoth Cave movie showings, and tours of the TV studio will be offered. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/techexpo/.

Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

Wednesday, October 20th

Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.
A free adult computer class is held today from 2-3 p.m. at the Kirby Branch library. The class is Mac for Beginners. You must pre-register to take the class by calling 782-0252.
Another computer class for adults is at 2-3 p.m. at the BG Main Library. It is Email Basics. You must pre-register at 781-4882.
Yet another computer class, Facebook Intermediate, is held at 6-7 p.m. at the BG Main Library. Pre-register by calling 781-4882.
The After-School Special is at 3:30 for students of all ages at the Graham Drive community branch library. Call 781-1441 for details.

Thursday, October 21st

(from the mailer postcard) 4-6 p.m., the BG Main library at 1225 State Street will hold a Legislative "Meet and Greet" reception and Proclamation Signing for Friends of Libraries Week. Share your library stories with political candidates and community leaders.
 Right after this, John Carter Cash will have a presentation as part of the library's My Life is an Open Book series at 6:00 p.m. (He is the son of Johnny and June Carter Cash). Free tickets to this are available at the Main library and also at the Kirby branch. Call 270-781-4881 or go to the library site at http://www.warrenpl.org or the My Bowling Green Kentucky Events page to find out more.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

Linda McCray, Director of the BG Human Rights Commission is giving a talk today from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at the Bowling Green Technical College Building F Conference Room.

Youth Basketball signups are today at the BG Parks and Rec., 3:30 p.m - 6 p.m. 225 3rd Avenue. 393-3249.
A free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Kirby Branch library. Call 782-0252 to pre-register (required). Classes are on Mac laptops.

Death of a Salesman plays today at the Phoenix Theater at 7 p.m. 781-6233, http://www.ptkbg.org. Tickets are required. Check the site or call for ticket details. 
This is the first day of The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.

The Haunted Hall and Barn Maze is open at 7:00 at Octagon Hall, Franklin (6040 Bowling Green Road). $10.00 per person. http://www.franklinky.info/event_detail.php?ID=276. 270-586-9343. http://www.octagonhall.com.
The Massacre Haunted House Attraction is open tonight at the Bowling Green KOA. 7-?
$15. for general admission, plus $3.00 for the Hopper Pass to jump ahead in line. The Haunted Forrest Hydra-Trek Scare Ride with Haunted Lake Excursion is $10.00. Haunted Putt-Putt Golf is $4.00. 843-1919, Jeff 202-3201, Travis 792-1021. http://www.horrorindustriesonline.com.
A City Commission Candidate Forum is from 7-8 p.m. at BG Jr. High School. Call 781-3200 for more information.

Friday, October 22nd

This is the second day of The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.
Hobson Grove has JACK-O-LANTERN JUBILEE today. (From their email): "

Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to present Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee on Saturday, October 23rd from 12 noon to 2 pm.  Children will be able to create pumpkins and other fall crafts with paper.  For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565.  $10 each.  Reservations are required.  Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park.  Please keep in contact with upcoming events by adding us to your Address Book and by clicking the "Like" button of our Facebook page."
Their website is here: http://www.bgky.org/riverview/.

From the Warren County library Activities and Programs page: "Singer/Actor Rick Springfield will be at the Main Library Saturday, October 23 at 8 p.m. signing copies of his new book Late, Late at Night: a Memoir. Free tickets are available beginning October 1 at all WCPL locations. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Books only will be signed. No memorabilia will be signed. Doors open at 6 p.m. Arrive early to reserve a numbered place in line. Click here for more information."
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

The Haunted Hall and Barn Maze is open at 7:00 at Octagon Hall, Franklin (6040 Bowling Green Road). $10.00 per person. http://www.franklinky.info/event_detail.php?ID=276. 270-586-9343. http://www.octagonhall.com.
The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until midnight. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.
The WKU Volleyball "Dig 4 Pink" event is at 7 tonight. Donations will be accepted for the James Brown Cancer Center. E.A. Diddle Arena, WKU. 745-6048.  
The Massacre Haunted House Attraction is open tonight at the Bowling Green KOA, 7-12. $15. for general admission, plus $3.00 for the Hopper Pass to jump ahead in line. The Haunted Forrest Hydra-Trek Scare Ride with Haunted Lake Excursion is $10.00. Haunted Putt-Putt Golf is $4.00. 843-1919, Jeff 202-3201, Travis 792-1021. http://www.horrorindustriesonline.com.
 The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until midnight. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.

Teen Scene for Jr. and Sr. high students is at the Bob Kirby branch library today at 3:30. 782-0252.

Saturday, October 23rd: 

The Massacre Haunted House Attraction is open tonight at the Bowling Green KOA, 7-12. $15. for general admission, plus $3.00 for the Hopper Pass to jump ahead in line. The Haunted Forrest Hydra-Trek Scare Ride with Haunted Lake Excursion is $10.00. Haunted Putt-Putt Golf is $4.00. 843-1919, Jeff 202-3201, Travis 792-1021. http://www.horrorindustriesonline.com. 
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

The Haunted Hall and Barn Maze is open at 7:00 at Octagon Hall, Franklin (6040 Bowling Green Road). $10.00 per person. Haunted Hall and Barn Maze. 270-586-9343. http://www.octagonhall.com.  

• Main Library Free Computer Training
  Classes on a variety of topics are offered at various times throughout the day and evening for your convenience. Call 781-4882 for information. Here is a complete schedule for the October and November workshops at Main.
• Bob Kirby Branch NEW!! Free Computer Training
  Classes on a variety of topics are taught on MacBook Laptop computers. Call 782-0252 for information of click here for a complete schedule for the October workshops at Kirby.
• Main Library Great Books Discussion Series
  The Great Books Discussion Series, now in its third year, meets monthly at the Main Library at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday and at 12:30 p.m.on the following Thursday. Please visit the Great Books page for more information.
• Bob Kirby Branch Fireside Chats Book Club
  Fireside Chats Book Club, in its first year, meets at the Bob Kirby Branch on the third Tuesday of each month.

• Smiths Grove Branch -- Monday, excluding third Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. -- Storytime for Busy Parents: for all families.
• Kirby Branch -- Saturday, 10:30 a.m. -- Family Story Time: For all families. Resumes September 11.
• Main Library --Tuesdays, twice a month, 6 p.m. --
  PJ Tales: for all families.
  
  

• Main Library -- Friday, 9:30 a.m. -- Peek-A-Book Babies. For infants ages 6 to 18 months.
• Kirby Branch -- Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. -- Kirby Babies. For infants ages 6 to 18 months.

• Main Library -- Monday, 10:30 a.m. & Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. -- Toddler Time. For toddlers 18 to 36 months.
• Kirby Branch -- Monday, 9:30 a.m. -- Toddler Time. For toddlers 18 to 36 months.

Main Library -- Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday,
10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Main Library -- Monday, 1 p.m. -- Preschool Spanish. For preschool children ages 2 to 5.

Smiths Grove Branch -- Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Friday, 9:30 a.m. -- Preschool Spanish. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Friday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

• Main Library -- Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. -- Spanish Explorers Club. For elementary school age children.
• Main Library -- Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. -- Girls Only Book Club. For K-2, once a month.
• Main Library -- Thursday, 4:00 p.m. (first two Thursdays of the month) -- High Five Kids Club. For elementary school age children, grades K-5.
• Smiths Grove Branch -- Thursday, 3 to 4 p.m. -- After School @ the Grove. After-school activities for grades K-6.
• Kirby Branch -- Monday, 3:30 p.m. -- Kirby Kids. For elementary school age children, grades K-6.
• Graham Drive -- Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. -- After School Special. All ages welcome.

• Kirby Branch -- Friday, 3:30 p.m. -- Teen Scene. For teenagers, ages 12-17..
• Graham Drive -- Tuesday, 4 p.m. -- Wii Fun for Teens.
• Graham Drive -- Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. -- After School Special. All ages welcome.
• Graham Drive -- Thursday (1st & 3rd), 5 - 6 p.m. -- T'ween Wii! For ages 12 and up.
• Graham Drive -- Thursday (2nd & 4th), 5 - 6 p.m. -- Literary Cafe. For ages 12 and up.
  

 Sunday, October 24th: 
The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days has its last day today at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.
The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until 10:00 p.m. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 12 noon - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

Save the dates for October, November, and December:

October 27th: At  the Hobson House: "Perfect Sentimental Gifts…Silhouettes - Cut free hand in minutes - By nationally known artist Tim Arnold, The Silhouette Man. Start a tradition in your family. Silhouettes make  treasured keepsakes and priceless heirlooms. Tim is recommended by the Smithsonian and is considered to be America’s best silhouettist. He is famous for his accuracy and beautiful interior detailing. In 1990 Tim had the honor of doing former President Bush’s grandchildren. Cutting freehand with ordinary scissors, in 5 minutes or less Tim transforms black paper into timeless profile portraits. Kids do not have to sit still and it doesn’t matter how they are dressed. All ages are welcome, pets too. A facing pair of silhouettes (2 of the same person) .…………...$40. Additional copies cut at the same time (the same person)…... $10. 1 Day Only! 
Wednesday, October 27, 10am until 5pm. Call (270) 843-5565 for an appointment. Limited Times Available"

From the Warren County Public Library events page: Click here for details and watch for information on our next Open Book speaker, John Thorndike on November 4 and Tori Murden McClure on November 18. 
December 11th and 18th: Chaney's Dairy Barn is having a Breakfast with Santa event from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. both days. It is a reservation-only event. You can call to reserve a spot starting on November 1st. (From the website: "Reservations will guarantee a seat, but not where you will sit").

 Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. 

 I type these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time.

Send me your events! Thanks.

 -Betsyanne 


A big thanks to these great sites:
The Official Tourism Site - Visit Bowling Green, KY
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The SOKY Happenings magazine and website
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK  Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events 
The My Kentucky Events site
The District Events Page
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
The clip art at the top and bottom of this  blog  posting is from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/.
City Events 
Sign up for the What's Happening This Week email - it's full of events from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

My sites:
The Nontrad site and blog for students going back to school after a break.
The Moon and the Willow Tree blog
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Get an inexpensive web page or blog, lessons on software and how to use your computer, ESL (English as a Second Language) English and writing lessons, artist cards, graphic design, logo and form design, and more.
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

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."