Thanksgiving Week 2012 in the Bowling Green Kentucky area this week, Nov. 18-24

Hi all! This is a small sampling of events this week, Nov. 18th - 24th, Monday through Saturday.

A traditional Thanksgiving - from Ben Franske on Wikimedia Commons (CC).

Have a great holiday week.

 I look forward to this holiday week all year long. I celebrate Thanksgiving this year with even more gusto, knowing that I have a lot to be grateful for.

Some of my family and friends on Facebook mention that they are thankful for many things this month too. This week I am especially thankful for living in an area that celebrates diversity, the arts, education, and much more. And I am thankful for all of my wonderful family and friends.

Many more events pages to peruse are listed on my new page, Bowling Green Event Links, at the top of this blog.

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

Sunday, November 18th
BG Jr. HS 3rd Annual Will Sing for Food Concert (Singers bring food cans!)
Free Faculty Organ Recital at Christ Episcopal Church
Agatha Christie's Spider's Web production is today at 3 p.m. at PTK.

Monday, Nov. 19th
Western's Got Talent - Talent Show, 7:30 - 10 p.m. at DUC 0224.

Tuesday, Nov. 20th
5:30 - 9:00 - WKU Trombone Choir Recital is at Ivan Wilson FAC 0189.  From the Visitbyky page: "WKU Trombone Choir Recital
When: Tue, Nov. 20, 2012 @ 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Western Kentucky University
Join WKU’s Symphony as they present, “WKU Trombone Choir Recital.” The concert will take place at the Recital Hall in WKU’s Fine Arts Center at 7:30pm. This event is free and open to the community. For more information, call 270-745-7681 or visit http://www.bgswo.org."

And here are some free computer classes from the Kentucky Libraries Adult Events website page:

Tuesday, November 20, 2012	MS Excel Advanced (Main): 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
You must pre-register for Library Classes by calling each library and signing up first. 781-4882.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012	Genealogy for Beginners (Kirby): 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
This course provides a basic introduction on how to access and navigate various online websites related to genealogical research. Includes an overview of the HeritageQuest and Ancestry Library Edition databases that are offered through the library. You must pre-register for Library Classes by calling each library and signing up first. Kirby library: 782-0252.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012	Learn to Download eBooks and Audiobooks (Main): 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops and/or digital devices to this class.

 
You must pre-register for Library Classes by calling each library and signing up first. 781-4882.
 
Wednesday, Nov. 21st
Not much is going on today. People are getting ready for Thanksgiving...

Thursday, Nov. 22nd
Happy Thanksgiving!

 










From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "11/22/12 The 26th Annual Monticello Banking Company Great Turkey 5K Run and 3K Walk will be on Thursday, November 22nd (Thanksgiving Morning) starting at 8:00 am at Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green, Ky. This annual family event includes a 5K Run and 3K Walk with Thanksgiving themed door prizes and awards, and it is the sole funding provider for the Bowling Green Road Runner WKU Scholarships. Registration starts at $10 for individuals and $25 for families. For more information and registration please call Brad at 270-779-6065 or go to www.BGRR.com"

Friday, Nov. 23rd 
Not much is going on today either. Some lucky people are choosing to sleep today, I think. 

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
 
Saturday Nov. 24th
Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Holiday Open House today from 11-5. 

Also today is a free hot breakfast at the Madison Avenue General Baptist Church from 8-10 a.m.  (Via the WBKO Community Calendar).

Fun Events to Come: 

The BGAMUG Computer Club meets November 27th at 6:30. The public is invited.
 
The Moscow Ballet will perform Nov. 29 at SKyPAC.

November 30th is the Downtown Lights Up ceremony and Holiday Market at Fountain Square.

December 1st is the Jaycees Christmas Parade.

The Eloise B Houchens Center in Bowling Green is having another Trees of Christmas exhibit throughout next month (December) ad they will be open every day that month. Find out more via email: houchenscenter@yahoo.com.

December 9th, the Corvette Museum will have Sleigh Rides with Santa.  

See more Winter Holiday events at the BG KY Holidays in Bowling Green page.

And look up more events on these other sites.

I love Bowling Green!

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

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

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Cheap and free events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for November 2010 Version D

These are some selected events in and around the area. Look for more by clicking the links on this site.

This photo of Scottsville Road is by russubur at Flickr. 

November Happenings for the BG, KY area, Version #D.
 This month: Veterans have free admission to the National Corvette Museum. Call 781-7973 for details. 

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.

Also: "Now-12/9 The Vision Multi-Agency Council is collecting retail store gift cards and cash donations now through Dec. 9 to provide Christmas Assistance for youth 13 years of age through high school. Donations can be dropped off at Community Education, Housing Authority of Bowling Green, and the WKU ALIVE Center. For more information call Nancy Booth at 782-0903. "

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 from the 23rd until Dec. 19th (except Thanksgiving, when they are closed.) Call 843-5565 or go to their site at http://www.bgky.org/riverview.

Tuesday, November 23rd

A free computer class happens today. It is PowerPoint for Beginners, at the BG Main Library from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another computer class, Computing for Seniors, is at 6-7 p.m. at the BG Main Library. You also must pre-register for this class. Call 781-4882.
Another free class, MacBook Genealogy Sources is from 6-7 p.m. at the Kirby Branch Library. You must pre-register. call 782-0252.
The Skatebox Skate Center is having a $2.00 Skate Night from 6-8 p.m. Call 843-3394. 
Tonight is the WKU Public Astronomy telescope viewing at 7 p.m. Meet at Thompson complex central wing lobby at 7 p.m. Call 745-5940 for more info. http://www.physics.wku.edu.

Wednesday, November 24th

At 9-4 today is a viewing of the WKU Student organizations Holiday Trees at the WKU Library and Museum's Kentucky Room. Call 745-6082 for more info.

An After School Special will be held at the Graham Drive Community Branch library at 3:30 p.m. for students of all ages. Call 781-1441 for more info.

The Skate Box is having an Old School and Jam Skaters event from 7-11 p.m. You must have your own skates. $5.00 per person. 843-3394.

Thursday, November 25th

Thanksgiving!

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "11/25/10 24th Annual Great Turkey 5k Run & 3K Walk will be at Keriakes Park, Bowling Green, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. Awards include medals, pottery, turkeys, and fresh pies. This event is the sole source of funding for the BG Road Runners WKU student athlete scholarships. For more information and early registration visit www.bgrr.com."

From the Country Peddler: State Street UMC and First Christian Church are having a free meal on Thanksgiving for "those who may be alone or unable to prepare a meal." Also: "Walk-ins are welcome for dining in at First Christian Church at the corner of State and 11th streets from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please call 843-3191 or 303-3251 before November 19 for delivery requests."

Runner's is having a Thanksgiving meal plus Christmas auction on Thanksgiving Day at 4 p.m. Cash prizes and giveaways plus the auction will be going on. The location is in Rockfield, at the Old Rock Mart/Jr. Foods Building at 7493 Russellville Road. The raffle costs $10.00 and the prizes are $500 in cash or a moped. Contact Craig at 270-784-9160. Tickets are available now.

7th Street Baptist Church in Bowling Green is also having Thanksgiving for the homeless on Thanksgiving from 11-2.

The Great Turkcy 5K Run and 3K Walk is today at Kereiakes Park. Registration is at 7 a.m. Call 781-3744 for more information. http://www.bgrr.com.

Friday, November 26th 

The Pots Place downtown on Fountain Square will be open with lots of new pots available, PLUS a sales shelf. Come visit! We have new holiday windows I helped with, plus a tree.
The Skate Box is having a Skate Special day today. "Let Mom go Shopping and Spend the Day with Us." 1-6 p.m. $7.00, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. $7.00, 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. $12.00. Prizes, games and more will be available. Call 843-3394 w/questions, or to ask the special rates for groups of 10 or more.
 Rock Garden Farms on 31-W at Woodburn is having an Old Fashioned Christmas in the Country event from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. Call 529-9144.

Saturday, November 27th

The Historic RailPark and Train museum has a free event featuring Chris Gadbois sharing his collection of railroad advertisements and the history of railroad marketing at 8:30 a.m. 745-7317.

A South Indian Dance performance featuring Shankaran Mahadevan, classical Carnatic/Bharatanatyam dancer, will take place at South Warren High School Auditorium (BG) from 4 - 5:15 p.m. Adult tickets are $6.00 and students and children are $3.00. Children 12 and under are free. 746-9508. Find out more at the bgky.org calendar here. 

The National Corvette Museum has a Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus event today at 9 a.m. From the NCM website: "Activities include holiday music, a Nutcracker Ballet performance by WKU Dept. of Dance, arts and crafts activities, a hot buffet breakfast, IGA Land of Sweets and arrival of Santa in a red Corvette! Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids, and includes a museum scavenger hunt. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended by calling 270-781-7973. Check out more information here."

Rock Garden Farms on 31-W at Woodburn is having an Old Fashioned Christmas in the Country event from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. today. Call 529-9144. 

Greenwood Spirits Shoppe at 2825 Scottsville road will have a wine and cheese tasting today from 4-6 p.m. 

Sunday, November 28th
See the WKU decorated trees at the WKU Library and Museum today in the Museum's Kentucky Room from 1-4 p.m. Call 745-6082 for more info.

Save the dates for later in November, and in December:

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").


November 30th, there will have a Christmas Card Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove.
December 13-16 will be the Polar Express Event. Polar Express readings 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/.

From the WCVK page: "12/10/10 The Symphony at WKU presents its annual Holiday Pops Concert Dec. 10, 8 p.m. in Van Meter Hall. Hear such holiday favorites as A Christmas Festival and Bugler’s Holiday. The Bowling Green Western Choral Society will join The Symphony in The Many Moods of Christmas. Tickets start at $5 for students and discounts are offered for groups of 10 or more. For tickets or more information call 745-7681.

12/2-12/12 Public Theatre of Kentucky, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 2-12, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 under 12 and are available by calling 781-6233.

12/3/10 Bowling Green Gallery Hop will be Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m. Get acquainted with area artists and city gallery locations. For information about participating galleries or where to pick up an Official Guide and Map visit www.thebowlinggreengalleryhop.com."

WinterDance at WKU will be December 2-6. 


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. 
 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.
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.