Tomorrow is the Public Library's Dig into Reading Kickoff at Lost River Cave

Dig into Reading for the Public Library Summer Reading Program

I remember my daughter always liked being in the Summer Reading Program that the local public library does. I liked it too!

Tomorrow is the big kickoff at Lost River Cave.The dates for this year's program are June 6 - July 26.

The library has a Rain Plan posted on their Facebook page today.

Here is what they said:
"Here is the "rain plan" for tomorrow's kick-off at Lost River Cave (6/6/13): If it's raining in the morning, the kick-off will still be a "go" at 10 a.m. Gather in the outdoor playground area to get started, and we'll tell you where to go from there. We will only cancel the kickoff if there is a torrential downpour with lightning. Regardless of the weather, whoever braves the elements to come register for Summer Reading will receive info about the library's program, the cave's programs, and a kids' cave pass to use later (free with paying adult)."

And here is more about the event at the Visitbgky site: 
http://www.visitbgky.com/events/detail/dig-into-reading-kickoff-event/

and even more is at SurfKy.com:
http://surfky.com/index.php/news/local/warren/242-bowling-green-news/31011-summer-reading-program-kicks-off-at-warren-county-public-library-

And here is the Library's Dig Into Reading page:
http://www.warrenpl.org/Summer-Reading.html


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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area July 11th-17th

Some fun events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

In Mom's backyard.

These are some selected events in the Western Kentucky area for this week. Some are FREE computer classes for the community. You must pre-register to attend these. Many other events in the area are also free or cheap or donations to a good cause.

Do check every event before attending, just in case. Thanks!

Monday, July 11th

Today (and Fridays) Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 854-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

The Bowling Green Main branch library has a West African Dance Demonstration and Workshop today at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Find out more: 781-4882.

The Kentucky Blues Society has a TEEN JAM at the WhaBah Steakhouse from 6-9 p.m. Families are welcome. 782-6400.

Tuesday, July 12th

The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center has a Kids on the Block First Aid and Emergencies session from 10-11 a.m. Find out more: 745-0942 and make sure there is room. Pre-registration MAY be required.

A free computer class is today at the Main Branch library from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SkyPac has a free hard hat tour today at 4 p.m. They also have one on Thursday. You must make a reservation to attend. Call 393-0080 for more information.

Dorothea Benton Frank is talking at 6 p.m. tonight at either the Main Branch library OR the Christ Episcopal Church (next door to the Main Branch library) today. You must have a free ticket, which you can pick up at any library location. 781-4882.

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

Wednesday, July 13th
A Guys Read Wednesday event is today at 2:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library for ages 8-13. Call 781-4882, extension 215 for more info.

A Graham Troopers meeting is at 3 p.m. at the Graham Drive Branch library today for school-age students. 781-1441.

Thursday, July 14th

There is a free computer class today, Job Hunting Online, at 9-10:30 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SkyPac has a free hard hat tour today at 4 p.m. You must make a reservation to attend. Call 393-0080 for more information.

The Annual Corvette Homecoming starts today at the Sloan Convention Center. This event continues through the 16th. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

Teen Thursday is at 5 p.m. at the Graham Drive Branch library. Call 781-1441 for more info.

There is a High Five Kids Club meeting today at 4 p.m. for ages K-5. You must pre-register to attend by calling 781-4882, extension 212.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an Easy Ride at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet. The group meets at 6 p.m. at Kereiakes Park. http://www.BGLOB.com.

Friday, July 15th

The Corvette Homecoming continues today at the Sloan Convention Center. This event continues through tomorrow. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

There is a Santa Gertrudis Show and Sale today at 11 a.m. at the WKU Ag Expo Center. Find out more at their Facebook page. 745-3976.

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

Circus Square park is having a concert in Circus Square Park tonight from 6:30 - 10 p.m. 782-0222. 

Teen Scene meets tonight at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library for students grade 6-12.

Today (and Mondays) Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 854-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Saturday, July 16th

Kiwanis Yoga in the Park is this morning at Keriakes Park at 8 a.m. for individuals and 9:15 a.m. for children and parents or guardians. Find out more: http://bgkiwanis.org/.

Via Amy: "The Empowering Women Seminar Series continues! July 16th 10a-12p. Topics: Budgeting to start funding for retirement (Tamara Clark); Getting a Job Part 3: The Interview and Follow-up (Amy Brumlow); Arthritis and Osteoporosis: Prevention and Alternative Treatments (Amy Brumlow,DC) FREE, but must register to attend by calling 904-2639 or email bodyworkschiropractic@gmail.com Door Prizes and light refreshments served!"

The Corvette Homecoming is also today at the Sloan Convention Center. Find out more: http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/. Call for more info: 791-2117.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is sponsoring a free storytime today at 10-11 a.m. in the caboose. Find out more: 745-7317.

A Parade of Ponds event is today sponsored by the Barren County Long Term Care Ombudsman, from 10-4. Tickets are $10. Call 842-7587 for tickets or you can also buy tickets via this page: http://klaid.org/ombudsman/PoP/Default.aspx. Find out more about the Ombudsman program: http://klaid.org/ombudsman.

The Skate Box has a Lock-In today starting at 7 p.m. and going to 6 a.m. This is $15.00. Bring shampoos, toothbrush, etc. for our Troops overseas. Find out more: 843-3394.

Sunday, July 17th

The Capital Arts Center has Southern Gospel Music today starting at 2 p.m. Bring a canned food item for admission which will help stock a local Food Bank. Doors open at 1 p.m. 782-2787. See the events page: http://www.capitolarts.com/index.html.

Events for the whole week: Cram the Corvette: bring school supplies for needy kids to the Corvette parked at the National Corvette Museum. This car will be part of the big "Cram the Bus" event. 781-7973.

Lost River cave has a Geocaching 101 event today from 2-4 p.m. Call 393-0077 for more information or visit the learn more: http://www.lostrivercave.com/Geocaching.html and http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html#geocacheevent (scroll down).

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Events this week and next, May 17-23 in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky

Image via Wikipedia - the Bowling Green Water Tower

Here are more events and things to do in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky this week! They are from the latest SoKy Happenings.

Monday, May 17
Go to see an art show! Women in the Arts art exhibition is being held at the Capital Arts Center 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is the last day for this.
 http://www.capitolarts.com/

Tuesday, May 18
Help people in need. BRASS (Barren River Area Safe Space) needs supplies. You can drop them off this week at Panache Salon and Spa (located behind Rafferty's). They need dental floss, washcloths, razors, full-size shampoo, conditioner, shower gel or soap, loofas, toothpaste and toothbrushes, tampons and pads, towls, combs or brushes, and deodorant.
You can also donate money, food, household items, and more. Check on this page: http://www.barrenriverareasafespace.com/Donate.html
See more at http://www.barrenriverareasafespace.com

Wednesday, May 19
Open House at the Annex - for GO BG Transit bus system and Weatherization Services. see the new buses and new Annex. 901 Beauty Avenue 782-3162.
Sponsored by http://www.casoky.org/


Bowling Green Neighborhood Sewing Group 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Warren County Extension Office, 3121 Nashville Road. Call Maureen at 991-4431.
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/warren/

Budget Wednesday with Budget Band at Greener Groundz 781-1473. Located at 871 Broadway Avenue. Special $1 items today from 6-8 p.m. "Gourmet meal deals on a budget."
http://www.greenergroundz.com/

Thursday, May 20
Memphis Marsha's annual Teacher-Student Art Exhibition 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. 843-1726.
http://memphismarshas.com/

Knotty Knitters Club 3:30 p.m. for teens. Bob Kirby Library 782-0252. Call to ask about pre-registration.
http://www.bgpl.org/

Alzheimer's Support Group - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Greenwood Mall's Health and Wellness Center 745-0942.
http://www.mcbg.org/healthandwellnesscenter/default.htm

The Dixie Swim Club - presented by the Fountain Square Players. The Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Avenue, BG. 8:00 p.m. $12 adults, $10 senior or student. 782-3119.
http://www.fountainsquareplayers.org/

This is the Russell Sims Waterpark opening day today. 4-8 p.m. Parties area available. See their website at http://www.bgky.org/bgpr/aquatics/index.php

Friday May 21

Limber for Life Exercise class 9-10 a.m. Greenwood Mall's Health and Wellness Center. 745-0942.
http://www.mcbg.org/healthandwellnesscenter/default.htm

Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society Annual Quilt Show 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event runs from May 21st through June 6th. Free admission. Kentucky Library and Museum. (WKU's campus).
http://www.wku.edu/Library/museum/
http://www.khqs.info/

Red Cross Blood Drive 10:30 - 4:30 430 Center Street. 781-7377.
http://www.sckyredcross.org/5.html

Storytime at Barnes and Noble: 11:30 a.m. 1680 Campbel Lane, BG. Fancy Nancy: Poet Extraordinaire! 746-9779.
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2753

The 2010 Soap Box Derby starts at 5:30 p.m. at Phil Moore Park. 7101 Scottsville Road, Alvaton. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/race_information.htm

The Dixie Swim Club 8:00 p.m. - presented by the Fountain Square Players. The Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Avenue, BG. $12 adults, $10 senior or student. 782-3119.
http://www.fountainsquareplayers.org/

Free vascular screening 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Health and Wellness Center, Greenwood Mall. You must have an appointment. Call 745-0942.


Saturday, May 22
2010 Soap Box Derby continues at 6:30 a.m. at Phil Moore Park. 7101 Scottsville Road, Alvaton. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.

http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/race_information.htm

8:00 a.m. - One Day Workshop for Disaster Assistance training. Sloan Convention Center, BG. Call 781-2490, extension 217 for more information.
http://www.bgky.org/conventioncenter/

First Aid and CPR and AED class, American Red Cross, 430 Center Street, BG. Pre-register for the class 781-7377. 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
http://www.sckyredcross.org/

9:00 a.m. - Tour De Town bike ride. Free and open to the public. Helmets are required. http://www.bglob.com (The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists). A free cave admission will be given to the first 20 participants; and a $3.00 discount for others.
Lost River Cave and Valley
http://www.lostrivercave.com/
See other bike events at http://www.bikebg.org

3-D Flowers for Quilts and Clothes workshop at the Kentucky Museum, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$15.00. Bring your own sewing machines. Call Nancy Baird at 745-6263.
http://www.wku.edu/Library/museum/

Literature and Film Day at the Main Library, BG. Dr. Alison Ganze leads a discussion on Tracy Chevalier's 2001 novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring. $5.00 includes coffee, lunch, and discussion materials. Register at 781-4882.
http://www.warrenpl.org/main.html

1st Annual RePets Fair. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jim Johnson Nissan/Hyundai, 2200 Scottsville Road. Vendors, food, Corn hole tournament, raffles, auction, more.
http://www.repets.biz/


RePets store is moving
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/92124694.html?storySection=story


50th Annual Rose Show 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Open to the public, free admission.
American Legion Post 23, 208 Dishman Lane. 781-2592, 792-4486.


7:00 p.m. Greenwood Baptist Church. The Mo Brothers can duet. Gabriel and Nathaniel Mo perform a recital of classical duet and solo piano works. A reception with refreshments follows. 5165 Scottsville Road. 991-0054.

The Dixie Swim Club 8:00 p.m. - presented by the Fountain Square Players. The Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Avenue, BG. $12 adults, $10 senior or student. 782-3119.
http://www.fountainsquareplayers.org/

Sunday May 23
Teacher Appreciation Expo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Presented by the National Corvette Museum, Workforce Development Committee and the BG Area Chamber of Commerce. All teachers are invited. Many goodies to take home, free activities and food vendors, field trip ideas, more. National Corvette Museum 781-3200. Contact the Chamber for more info.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/teacher/index.shtml

Fairy Garden Tour and Tea Party 1-5 p.m., Tea 4-5 p.m. Tour 6 different Fairy Gardens. Each child will receive fairy-related items. Adults $10.00, children $5.00. This sounds very fun.
Sponsored by the Bowling Green Garden Club.  You can get tickets at Riley's Bakery, the Wild Bird and Nature Store, and from Garden Club members. "Share a magical afternoon with your child."
http://www.gardenclubky.org/index.php/club-directory

The Dixie Swim Club 3:00 p.m. - presented by the Fountain Square Players. The Phoenix Theater, 545 Morris Avenue, BG. $12 adults, $10 senior or student. 782-3119.
http://www.fountainsquareplayers.org/


Information here is from the SOKY Happenings magazine, which is available all over town. You can see today and tomorrow's full list of events at their site here:
http://www.sokyhappenings.com.

And here is another useful site:
http://www.mybowlinggreenevents.com/index.htm

Please double-check all events, just in case. Thanks!

-Betsyanne

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Do you have cabin fever? Check out what the BG Library has planned

Do you have cabin fever? The Warren County Libraries has relief for you.


Check out the January, February and March offerings at the Warren County Public Libraries.
They sent a postcard out today to help people suffering from cabin fever. They are offering eight different kinds of workshops "guaranteed to inspire creativity and blast those winter blahs."

Here are the names and dates: Calligraphy January 14. 19, 26
Sculpting January 28
Decorative Arts February 8
Jewelry Making February 16, 23, 25
Exploring Kentucky February 4
Photography March 4
Cycling in Warren County March 18
Landscaping March 25.

These workshops are at different libraries. They all start at 6 p.m. You must pre-register, and supplies are provided. Just go to The Library Cabin Fever page to find out more, or call 270-781-4882.

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