Fun thing to do this week in Bowling Green Kentucky Sept. 25 - Oct 2, 2011

Hi again, wonderful readers and visitors!

Well, September 2011 is almost over, and there are lots of things going on around Bowling Green, Kentucky again this week.

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.

SKyPAC Hardhat tours take place Monday - Friday until the end of the month at 4 p.m. You must pre-register to take the tour. Check on the time too. Call 393-0080.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Corn Maze this month. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com. Check with them about it first.

Jackson's Orchard has a Pumpkin Festival every weekend this month too. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

Sunday, September 25th

Today is an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

The WKU Choral Fall Concert is today from 4-6 p.m. at First Christian Church. Tickets are $5.00 per person, and $2.00 for students. 745-3751.

 Today is also Bag Day at the library sale at the Depot, from 1-5.

Monday, September 26th

The BG Main Library has a Free Computer class today: Facebook for Beginners, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
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Fountain Square Players has auditions at 7 p.m.for the play "Blood Relations". They need 4 women and 2 men for it. Call for location: 782-3119 and/or email info@fountainsquareplayers.org.


Tuesday, September 27th
Bring your old shoes to WCVK Radio a StorPlace Self Storage on Campbell Lane to benefit Soles3Souls through September 30th. Questions? 781-7326.

Dr. Sandra Hughes will give a free talk about Louisa May Alcott at the Kentucky Museum at 6 tonight. 745-4502. From The Amplifier Online: "On Sept. 27, “Louisa May Alcott Wrote That? Gothic and Satiric Alcott” will be offered at the Kentucky Museum at 6 p.m. Dr. Sandra Hughes, WKU Associate Professor of English, will discuss 19th century gothic novels including Alcott’s little-known thrillers Behind a Mask: or A Woman’s Power and A Long and Fatal Love Chase."

A free coupon class, Coupons 101, is held at 6-7 tonight at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


Fountain Square Players has auditions at 7 p.m.for the play "Blood Relations". They need 4 women and 2 men for it. Call for location: 782-3119 and/or email info@fountainsquareplayers.org.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at WKU's South Campus for all skill levels. You may want to bring your chess set. Questions? Call 918-809-6278.

Wednesday, September 28th
Bring your old shoes to WCVK Radio a StorPlace Self Storage on Campbell Lane to benefit Soles3Souls through September 30th. Questions? 781-7326.

Thursday, September 29th
There is a free prostate screening held today at Physician's Specialty at 1325 Andrea St. from 4-8 p.m. You must pre-register and get a reservation for this event. Cal l1-800-242-5662 (MedLine).

The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy. 781-6233.


The WKU Chess club meets tonight from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin behind Cherry Hall on the WKU Campus. All skill levels are welcome.You may want to bring your chess set. Questions? Call 918-809-6278.


Friday, September 30th
A Trikes and Bikes rally starts at 9 a.m. at the Carroll Knicely Center. From the SoKy Calendar: "come out for rides, food, vendors, entertainment, food, tours and more. 1-800-843-9460."

The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy.  781-6233. From their FB page: "Six breast cancer survivors band together to take on more than just their cancer and its side effects. They take on life! One weekend only! Call 270-781-6233 for reservations!

A free recital is today at 7:30 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Hall. It features Dr. Ching-Yi Lin on violin and Benjamin Borea on Piano.


The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W has a Math and Science class today for grades 1 through 8. Call 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221 for more information.

Saturday, October 1st
The Trikes and Bikes rally continues today. starting at 9 a.m. at the Carroll Knicely Center. From the SoKy Calendar: "come out for rides, food, vendors, entertainment, food, tours and more. 1-800-843-9460."

The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy.  781-6233. From their FB page: "Six breast cancer survivors band together to take on more than just their cancer and its side effects. They take on life! One weekend only! Call 270-781-6233 for reservations!


Chaney's Pumpkin Pickin' Festival - this Festival has Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch, Kids' activities, more. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Click here to see all the activites and prices. Radar the Weather Dog will be there from 1-3 p.m.


Sunday, October 2nd
WKU has a Lee Blakeman, Low Brass Studio Recital with Deanna Catlett, accompanying, at the WKU Fine Arts Center #189 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. 745-3751. From the WKU Calendar.

Chaney's Pumpkin Pickin' Festival continues today. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Click here to see all the activites and prices.

 The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy.  781-6233. From their FB page: "Six breast cancer survivors band together to take on more than just their cancer and its side effects. They take on life! One weekend only! Call 270-781-6233 for reservations!

The Twilight Thunder Cruise (a motorcycle parade) benefiting Kids on the Block, starts at 5:30 p.m. (registration) at the Harley Davidson location and ends at Circus Square Park. It will be held rain or shine. From the Soky Happenings site. http://www.kykob.org and http://www.kykob.org/page.cfm?pageid=26 and their TV spot.

Make sure to double-check each event,  just in case.

Save the Date - these fun events are coming up soon:

October 3rd: Japanese Traditional Dance and Music Education Tour, Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH Lobby, Time: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Contact: Kumi Ishii. From the WKU Calendar.

October 7th:  "10/7/11 Holiday Bazaar at Bowling Green Technical College-KATI Campus will be Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Student Scholarship Fund. Booth rental is $25, and registration must be received by Fri., Oct. 7. Visit www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu for more information or call 901-1012." From the WCVK page.

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.

October 12th: Guest Chamber Recital, Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0319, Time: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM, Contact: Sarah Berry, Description: Patricia Rudisell (violin) Nicholas Gold (cello) 270.745.3751. 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.

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.

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.


A big thanks again goes to: 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. 

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March 13th - March 20 - selected events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky

March 13th - March 20

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

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March Squirrels in the Square:

Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square this month and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Check out this event at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.


WKU has Summer Sessions signups starting today for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.

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

Art Shows and Exhibitions

The VSA (Very Special Arts) Exhibit is free and open to the public at the Garden Gallery at the Kentucky Library and Museum this month until March 21st. 745-2592.

Also, they have an art display of Photographs of Safe Haven at the ACCESS Gallery at 515 East 10th Avenue. Call for gallery times: 781-0872.

Kendall McMinimy is showing his art at the WKU Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery from Feb. 16-March 23rd. 745-3944.

A Modern Atomic Art exhibition will take place Feb. 18th - March 25th at The Gallery at 916. http://www.thegalleryat916.com. 843-5511.

Kim Soule's art will show at the Warren County Public Library Bob Kirby Branch through March 31st.

The Capital Arts Center and Houchen's sponsors the BG/WC Youth Exhibit through March 23rd, Monday through Friday in the Houchens and Mezzanine Calleries.

The US Bank Celebration of the Arts art show opens Feb. 27th and runs through April 2nd at the Kentucky Museum. See all kinds of great art here. http://bit.ly/hnjSRA

Sarah Dineen will show new paintings at WKU's Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery through April 6th.

A Kentucky Art from the Heart Exhibit is showing at the Main Branch library through March 31st.

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

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

Plays happening

The Thirty-Nine Steps is presented by Fountain Square Players starting on Thursday, March 17th and going through Sunday, March 20th at the Phoenix Theater. The play is at 8:00 p.m. all evenings except the Sunday matinee, which is at 3:00 p.m. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Guys and Dolls is also playing on Friday, March 18th through Sunday March 20th. Times are 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at BG Junior High School. 746-2290.

Events and classes:

Sunday, March 13th:

Today is the start of Daylight Savings Time. Spring forward 1 hour on your clocks and watches.

Monday, March 14th:

An adult computer class, Computing for Seniors, will be at 10 a.m. today at the Graham Drive Community branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-1441.

Another free computer class, Excel Intermediate, will be at 6 p.m. tonight at the Main Branch library. Call to pre-register. 781-4882.

A Community Ed Coupon Clipping and Other Ways to Save class is from 6-8 tonight at Moss Middle School. You must pre-register. Call 842-4281 for info. on how to register. Class is $8.00 per person or 2 people for $10.00.

A Best Buddies Fundraiser is at 6-9 p.m. at Buckhead Cafe to benefit the Best Buddies Chapter at WKU. Find out more at http://www.bestbuddies.org.

Tuesday, March 15th:
An Arts Gala happens at 5:30 p.m. at Cumberland Trace Elementary School at 830 Cumberland Trace Road, BG. Local artists and student work will be featured, plus auction items and artistic performances by the students. 781-1356.

A free computer class, Computing for Seniors is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. Call to preregister: 781-4882.

Wednesday, March 16th:

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online, will be at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, March 17th:

Today is St. Patrick's Day.
A free MacBook computer class is today at 10-11 a.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. The program will be Genealogy Sources Online. You must call to pre-register: 782-0252.

WKU's Helm Library Java City has a St. Patrick's Day Concert at 12 p.m. with Library Leprechauns and Prof. Tom Hunley.

School kids K-5 have a High Five Kids Club meeting today at the Main Library at 5 p.m. A story plus crafts will be happening. Call for info. 781-4882.

Far Away places presents Climing Mt. Everest: Tibet, 2010 by John All at Barnes and Noble at 7 p.m.

Carole Blankenship, soprano, will sing at the WKU Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. "Music from the Boulangerie." This concert is free and open to the public.

The Thirty-Nine Steps is presented by Fountain Square Players  at 8:00 p.m. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

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

Friday, March 18th:

A free concert, "Miles Hoffman - the Viola in Solo Performance" will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center.

The AARP meets today at the First Christian Church, BG. from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 842-2832 for more information.

Teen Scene has a free computer class today at the Bob Kirby Branch at 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Teens only). They will explore Art Rage software on the Mac. Pre-register by calling 782-0252.

The Bowlig Green Gallery Hop is tonight from 5-8 at 13 different locations. http://www.thebowlinggreengalleryhop.com/ has a free brochure plus map.

Guys and Dolls is playing at 7 p.m. at BG Junior High School. 746-2290. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $4 for students 4th through 8th grade. Tickets will be sold in the Atrium lobby an hour before the performance.

The Thirty-Nine Steps by Fountain Square Players plays tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, BG. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Saturday, March 19th:

A Construction Clinic is today at 8 a.m. at Booth Fire and Safety for the BB and T All American Soap Box Derby entrants. http://www.bgkiwanis.org/soapbox.

A Quilters Day Out Celebration is at the Calvary Baptist Church at 3011 Elrod Road today from 9-3. Lunch will be available to purchase, also quilts, displays, door prizes, and vendors.

A St. Patrick's Dinner and Raffle takes place at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 6 p.m. tonight. Proceeds support the Restoration Fund for St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tickets are $100.00 which include dinner, raffle, beer and wine. Additional Dinner ticket is $35.00. 842-2525.

Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as Time is at 6:00 by Orchestra Kentucky. WKU Van Meter Hall. Call for tickets at 846-2426. http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/family

Guys and Dolls is playing at 7 p.m. at BG Junior High School. 746-2290. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $4 for students 4th through 8th grade. Tickets will be sold in the Atrium lobby an hour before the performance.

The Thirty-Nine Steps by Fountain Square Players plays tonight at 8:00 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater, BG. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Sunday, March 20th:

The Capital Arts Center at 416 East Main Street, BG, hosts a Youth Art Reception today at 12:30 p.m. 782-2787.

A free Geocaching 101 Class "Basic GPS" will take place today at Lost River Cave from 2-4 p.m. Contact Lost River Cave at 393-0077 or Danny Bays at 784-8245 for more info. or what you need to bring with you, etc.

The Thirty-Nine Steps is presented by Fountain Square Players is at 3:00 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater today. 782-3119. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children under 8.

Guys and Dolls is also playing on Friday, March 18th through Sunday March 20th. Times are 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at BG Junior High School. 746-2290. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $4 for students 4th through 8th grade. Tickets will be sold in the Atrium lobby an hour before the performance.

Thanks again 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.
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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.

Hop around to the Galleries this afternoon!

Hop over to the Bowling Green Gallery Hop! See artists and their creations.

Price: FREE.

First stop: tonight – Friday, March 6, 5-8 p.m.

You can read more about it on the Daily News site.

Also: Download the brochure (PDF format)

The Pots Place on East Main Street will be open. It will feature snacks, drinks, and potters talking about their pottery. Other studios will be open too.