Selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for January 24th-February 3rd, 2013

Here are some selected events in the BG, KY area.

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Thursday, January 24th
Depressed Anonymous support group meets at the ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W today at 1 p.m.

The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. You may want to bring your chess set with you. This is open to the public. Find out more: 918-809-6278.

The Bowling Green Chocolate Blues, a business to business networking event, is today from 11-5 at the Nicely Center, BG. Networking charge is $10.00, Vendors pay $175.00. 615-339-6233.

From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7-8 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show.  




Friday, January 25th
The WKU PRISM Concert is today at 8-9:15 or 10:00 at WKU's Van Meter Hall VMH 0108. Tickets for the public are $10.00 each. From the WKU News site: "Contact Music Department, 745-3751."

Elvis Lives! is showing at SKyPAC at 7:30 p.m. 904-1880.

Via the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "1/25/13 Weighing Down in Warren County..6 Life Changing Habits- 6 weeks
Every Friday morning starting February 8th through March 15th starting at 9:00 am at the Warren County Extension Office, 3132 Nashville Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. Individual Health and Wellness Challenge Cost per person $15 . 50% of the money will go to the winner which will be announced at the Weigh Out Party on March 15th. There will also be weekly prizes given away.
Please RSVP by January 25th by calling 270-842-1681."




Saturday, January 26th
The Opening Reception for the VSA Exhibit is from 2-4 at the Kentucky Museum. From the WKU News site: "Contact Lynne Ferguson, 745-2594."

From the WKU News site: "2 p.m. WKU HONORS BAND CLINIC CONCERT. Van Meter Hall. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."





Sunday, January 27th
The Personalities of the Oboe, a free recital by Kristin Polk, is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU Ivan Wilson FAC Recital Hall. Find out more: 745-3751.




Monday, January 28th
ArtWorks meets today at 6:30 p.m. at the 7th Avenue Fire Department Community Room. This is a potluck meeting.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club for ages 21 and over meets at 6:30 - 9:30 at the FOP building. Find out more: 991-4040.



 
Tuesday, January 29th
Jeanne Fisher talks about Household Budgets at 6 p.m. at the Main branch library today as part of the Better U Series. This is a free series.

From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7-8 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. (Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show.)   




Wednesday, January 30th
From the BG, KY Events Calendar page: "The Amigos Resource Network meets today from 3-4:30 at The Foundry Community Development Center 531 W. 11 Avenue... The Amigos Resource Network serves as a means of outreach to the Hispanic/Latino Community in Bowling Green. It focuses on creating greater access to community services that are already in place. Everyone is welcome to attend! Refreshments will be served. For more information contact: Leyda Becker at (270)393-3766 or leyda.becker@bgky.org"




Thursday, January 31st
The Depressed Anonymous Support Group meets at 1 p.m. at the ALIVE Center. 782-0082.

NEW - from Google Plus and WKU News: "WKU Libraries is pleased to announce the opening of “The Commons at Cravens” located on the fourth floor of the Cravens Library at WKU’s main campus. The grand opening will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 31) with remarks at 4:30 p.m. by President Gary Ransdell, Provost Gordon Emslie, WKU student Mark Reeves and Dean of Libraries Connie Foster...Contact: Jennifer Wilson, (270) 745-6977."

The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. You may want to bring your chess set with you. This is open to the public. Find out more: 918-809-6278.

From WKU News: Starry Tales for a Winter Night, a highly interactive experience designed to help you find your way around winter’s night skies, plays today at 7-8 p.m. at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium. (Seating is first-come, first-served, and takes place 15 minutes before the show.)    





Friday, February 1st
From the WKU News site: "NEXT STAGE SERIES PRODUCTION: The Dance Project. 8 p.m. Feb. 1... Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6. Contact Theatre & Dance, 745-5845."

Via WBKO Television (FB): "Ladies and Gents!! Friday, February 1 - Award-winning singer/songwriter Michael Bolton will speak and sign books at the Sloan Convention Center @ 7:30 p.m. (CST) Doors will open at 6 p.m. FREE TO THE PUBLIC!!! Don't miss it!"

Saturday, February 2nd
Today is St. Brigid's Day, also known as Candlemas or Imbolc.
                                                 
From the  WKU News site: "NEXT STAGE SERIES PRODUCTION: The Dance Project. 8 p.m. Feb. 2... Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6. Contact Theatre & Dance, 745-5845."

From the  WKU News site: "9:15 a.m. THIRD ANNUAL DOUBLE REED DAY. Music Rehearsal Hall. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."




Sunday, February 3rd
From the  WKU News site: "NEXT STAGE SERIES PRODUCTION: The Dance Project...3 p.m. Feb. 3. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6. Contact Theatre & Dance, 745-5845."

From the  WKU News site: "5 p.m. GUEST RECITAL: Elias Goldstein, viola. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751."




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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.

 

 
 




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Some fun events in the BG, KY area Sunday - Friday, August 26-31

Here are some events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area from Sunday, August 26th through Friday, August 31st, 2012.

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Sunday, August 26th

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.

Monday, August 27th

A free computer class, Introduction To Genealogy Resources, takes place today at the Main branch library from 9-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

The Women in Charge Luncheon is today from 12-1 at the Medical Center Auditorium. You must pre-register to attend. More info: 745-1010.

Another free computer class is today from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main branch library, Facebook for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Tuesday, August 28th

Today is a free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, from 9-11 a.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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

A Women in Charge Luncheon is today from noon until 1:00 p.m. at the Medical Center Auditorium. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-1010.

 The Graham Drive branch library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. for all ages. Find out more: 781-1441.

Wednesday, August 29th

Today there is a free computer class, Microsoft Excel Intermediate, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

Thursday, August 30th

The National Corvette Museum starts three days of 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction activities today. Find out more: 2012 NCM 18th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Induction : August 30 - September 1, 2012.

The WKU Chess Club meets at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278.

The BG Homebrewers meet at 6 at the BG Pipe and Tobacco Shop on Fountain Square. Find out more on their Facebook page here.

A free computer class is at 6-7 p.m., Microsoft PowerPoint, at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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.

And Save these Dates:

Saturday, Sept. 1 starts the 2012 Applefest at Jackson's Orchard.
 
September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

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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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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Thursday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 5th

Here are selected events for today (Thursday Aug. 2) through Sunday, Aug. 5

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Thursday, August 2nd

Today is the Grand Opening of the new Jimmy Johns restaurant at 1689 Campbell Lane. They have $1.00 Sub sandwiches from 11-3.
 

The WKU Chess Club meets at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278.

Tonight is the Spirits in the Cave fundraiser for Lost River Cave. This event is already sold out. Find out more for next year: Spirits in the Cave  and Spirits in the Cave Event Site.

Friday, August 3rd
Today is the Grateful Gathering music event at WhaBah Steakhouse. This event continues tomorrow. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Find out more: 782-6400 or http://www.gratefulgathering.com. From the site: "Indoors - August 3, 2012  9 PM - Close Featuring Homemade Water & 3 More Acts."

The Smiths Grove branch library has a free computer class today, Introduction to Computers and the Internet. From the Adult Events page at the Warren County Library site: "In this class, we will start at the "ON" switch, learn the basics of computer use and get you online in no time!"

Concerts in the Park has their Friday Nights Live event at both downtown parks tonight at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. 782-0222.

Beech Bend Park has the 11th Annual NMCA Hot Rod and Muscle Car Nationals this weekend. For more info: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm and the Event Preview.

Saturday, August 4th

Today the Grateful Gathering music event continues at WhaBah Steakhouse. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Find out more: 782-6400 or http://www.gratefulgathering.com. From the site: "Indoors - August 4, 2012  10 - Close, Featuring Jessie McReynolds & 3 More Acts."

CASA of South Central Kentucky has a Tennis Tournament today and tomorrow at Keriakes Park. 782-5353. See more about it at their Facebook page here: CASA's FB Page. (Their rain date is August 13-14).


Beech Bend Park has the 11th Annual NMCA Hot Rod and Muscle Car Nationals this weekend. For more info: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm and the Event Preview.


From the WCVK Community Happenings site: "8/4/12 Northside Free Will Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. Will have a free movie premier of Veggie Tales newest, “The Penniless Princess”, on August 4th 2012 at 2:00 pm. There will be free popcorn, drinks, balloons, door prizes, fun for all ages. For more information call: Crickette at 270-535-5928" 

Sunday, August 5th
Beech Bend Park has the 11th Annual NMCA Hot Rod and Muscle Car Nationals this weekend. For more info: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm and the Event Preview.


CASA of South Central Kentucky has a Tennis Tournament today at Keriakes Park. 782-5353. See more about it at their Facebook page here: CASA's FB Page. (Their rain date is August 13-14).

Today is the WKYU-PBS Pool Party at Russell Sims Aquatic Park from 1-5 p.m. Tickets for $1.00 off regular admission are available at BG McDonald's locations. Find out more: WKU News

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a celebration today - the Kentucky Monthly August Issue Celebration from 3-5 p.m. 843-5567. They will feature "buy one scoop, get one free in a cup or plain cone" (from their website) and "Register to win prizes... including a trip to Opryland Resort." Find out more:  http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

and Save the Date!
Other fun events are coming up.

August 6 is a Summer Stroll on Indianola from 7-8 p.m. The Rain Date is the 27th.
August 6 All Warren County Public libraries will be closed today for Inservice training.
August 7 is a free computer class at the Main branch library, Microsoft Excel Basics from 2-3:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.
August 10 is the Gallery Hop from 5-8. Come visit the potters at The Pots Place at 428 East Main Street!
August 10 will also be Concerts in the Park from6:30 - 10 p.m.
August 10-11 is also the Duncan Hines Festival at Circus Square Park.

August 11 is Agriculture Night at Chaney's Dairy Barn - 4 - 7:30 p.m. plus Ice Cream and a Moovie.
August 11 and 12 is the Dog Agility Trial at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. 745-3976.
August 14 is a Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove from 3:30 - 6 p.m. 843-5565. You must pre-register to attend by emailing Laura Southard at riverview.at.hg@att.net. The cost is only $5.00 per person. From the City website: "In this two day workshop, each child will learn to piece together and create a small quilt for their doll's bed.".
September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

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