More events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for June 6th, Monday

Some events in the Bowling Green Area for today
Monday June 6th
This posting includes new events from the the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Kentucky Literary Online Newsletter.

 
Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 

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I am selecting just a few events for this blog.  You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 

   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings 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.

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

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets are open. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) 
http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Family Farm Tours on Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost is $7.00 per person. 843-5567, http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

New - the Kentucky Library Summer Day Camps are taking signups. Space is limited. Find out if there are more spots available:  http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm/education/summercamps.html.  I know Laura Bain-Selbo and am sure her Clay Camp will be awesome.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Scroll down to see their special Mother's Day event. Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

From the Kentucky Literary Newsletter #225: "The Kentucky State Poetry Society is now accepting submissions for their annual poetry competition.  See www.kystatepoetrysociety.org/Contests.html for entry guidelines.  Deadline is June 30. 

The Kentucky Women Writers Conference is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Gabehart Prize. Three prizes are awarded --- poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Each winner receives $200, two 2-day passes to the conference, and the opportunity to read her winning manuscript at the conference.  Access the guidelines and entry form here."
 
Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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May and June Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st of each month and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

Memphis Marsha's is having an exhibit, Observations: Real and Imagined" from June 3rd through August 5th.

An ArtWorks members group exhibition is going on through July 29th at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center 2nd Floor Gallery. 745-6125.

The works of Hai Ri Han and Kim Jones are showing in the Mezzanine (upstairs) at the Capital Arts Center this month through the 28th.

Donn Mierti (photographer) has an exhibit at the Main Branch library in May in the Porter Cafe. 781-4882.

Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

The VSA Arts Access Gallery continues "The Artist Within" in June through the 24th. They are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

The VSA Art exhibit is at the Main Branch Library's Porter Cafe this month.

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups 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. (They already may be full...)

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, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Performing Arts Summer Camp begins in June. Contact the ALIVE Center for more information. http://www.wku.edu/alive/events.html.

Events and classes:

Monday, June 6thRussell Sims Aquatic Center has a 1/2 price special today from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bring a Pepsi bottle or can or a coupon. Call 393-3249 for more info. 

At 6:00, you can join in a Summer Stroll with Bowling Green Staff and Officials at the Riverbend Landing community. 393-3674.

From 6-9 p.m. at 430 Center Street, you can learn about Disaster services. You must pre-register with the Red Cross to attend. Call 781-7377.

A free computer class is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library: Intermediate Computers and the Internet. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.



More events coming up:

Harley Jane Kozak is speaking Thursday, June 9th at the Warren County Public Library at 6 p.m. Free tickets are available at all Public Library locations.
Chaney's Dairy Barn Ice Cream and a Moovie starts June 10th at dusk.
June 10th is also Civilian Tea Time at Riverview at Hobson Grove.

Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at the Capital Arts Center. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 
June 21st (Tuesday) author Karen Kingsbury will speak at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Free tickets will be at any local public library location. 781-4882.
June 25 is the Vette City Roller Derby: VCRD vs. Black-N-Bluegrass A & B team (HOME)  

July 17th from 2-4pm is Geocaching 101: Hiding a Cache at Lost River Cave.
September 24th is the date of the International Festival from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Circus Square Park.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "Now - 05/30 During the month of May, the Men's Ministry of Living Hope Baptist Church are collecting blankets for the persecuted Christians and people of Sudan; in honor of Moms & Wives. Please bring your new or gently used blankets to the business office of Living Hope Baptist Church. For a large number of blanket donations a pickup can be arranged by calling Walter at 842-8467."

"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."

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.

I will be listing more events here as I find them. Feel free to list yours as a comment. Later! 

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The Free and Cheap Stuff blog for March 20-27, 2011 - cheap and free events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

Welcome to the Cheap and Free Stuff blog. I list selected free and cheap events, plus worthwhile events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of the blog.

March 20th - March 27th

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

WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups 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!

Spring flowers

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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. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown and turn the card in to Candlemakers on the Square. They have more entry forms too, so pick one up today.

You can check out this event at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

An artist's reception for Darrly Halbrook and Joe Moilnaro (EKU) is today at 5-7 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center. This exhibition will be held through April 19th. 

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 MSezzanine 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 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.

Monday, March 21th:

Fairview Cemetery has a Spring Clean Up from 7-4 today. Collect your decorations for holidays or ones that are old or worn by today.

A free adult computer class Introduction to Computers and the Internet (registration is required) is today at 10 a.m. at the Graham Branch library. Call 781-1441 to register.

Hobby Lobby is sponsoring a Beads, Beads, Beads class for only $10.00 from 4-5:30 p.m. today. Elastic is furnished, bring your own beads OR get them there. Violetta will help you shop for them too. Call 842-4281 to register for the class.

Another free computer class PowerPoint for Beginners, is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register. Call 781-4882.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club mets from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, but you must be 21 or over. Located at the FOP. Call 91-4040 for information.

A play, End Game, is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Tickets are only $5.00. Contact WKU's Dept. of Theater and Dance for more information, 745-5845.

Tuesday, March 22nd:

A free computer class, Computing for Seniors, is at 10 a.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register. Call 781-4882.

Chuck Klosterman, author of "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs" and "Eating the Dinosaur" speaks at 7:30 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Hall as part of WKU's Cultural Enhancement Series.

A play, End Game, is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Tickets are only $5.00. Contact WKU's Dept. of Theater and Dance for more information, 745-5845.

Wednesday, March 23rd:

 Southern Lanes has Senior Fun Days at 1:00 pm. This is for seniors ages 50 and over, and features 3 games of bowling, free coffee and prizes. Call for more info. 843-8741.

A free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, takes place at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register. Call 781-4882.

A J. Sturgeon/S. Tinch student recital takes place today at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center. Call 745-3751 for more information.

Thursday, March 24th:

A Remember Care Group meeting for friends or family of dementia or Alzheimer's patients is at 4:30 at the Village Manor, Christian Health Center at 1800 Westen Street. Call 796-6643 for more information.

The Main Branch library has John Carloftis speaking about gardening at 6 p.m. You must have a ticket to attend, but these are free and you can get them at the library or by emailing jaynep@warrenpl.org. Call 781-4882 for more info. 

The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6-9 at the WKU Faculty House. This event is open to the public. 918-809-6278.

Crouch Family Chiropractic is sponsoring a Health and Weight Loss Workshop at 6:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 842-1955.
 

Friday, March 25th:

A Duck Duck Goose Children's Consignment event is today from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Potter Children's Home, 2350 Nashville Road. http://dkdkgoose.com/bowlinggreen/

Barnes and Noble has a storytime event today at 11:30 a.m. featuring When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic.

Teen Scene features at Vision Board event today at the Bob Kirby Branch library with Alice Gatebood Waddell at 3:30 p.m. This event is for Junior and Senior High School students. "Bring in a few pictures of yourself, and be thinking about what you'd like to accomplish in the next year..." (from Soky Calendar). 

An artist's reception for Darrly Halbrook and Joe Moilnaro (EKU) is today at 5-7 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center. This exhibition will be held through April 19th. 


A free adult play, "Maggie the Pirate" will take place today at 7 p.m. at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Donations will be accepted. This is a dark play NOT suitable for children. 745-5845.

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Presents Zing Zang Zoom! at 7 p.m. at WKU's Diddle Arena.Get Tickets at 1-800-5BIGRED or online at http://www.ringling.com. This show continues through Sunday.

Redz at WKU DUC presents Friday Nite @ Redz. The Public is welcome for ony $5.00 Students pay only $3.00 Unlimited bowling, billiards and ping-pong. Pizza and soft drinks while suppies last. 4th floor WKU DUC. 745-5794.

A Choral Society concert is tonight at 7:30 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. Tickets are only $5.00 and $3.00 for students. 745-3751.

Saturday, March 26th:
The Total Fitness Connection Run and Walk for Children is today starting at 7:30 a.m. at Basil Griffin Park. Roads into the park will close at 7:30 p.m., so get there early. 781-6714. Find out more here: http://www.runwalkky.com/. 

From the WCVK site: "3/26/11 2011 Total Fitness Connection’s Run & Walk for Children to benefit Family Enrichment Center will be March 26. There will be a Mini-Marathon, 5K Run and Fun Walk, and Pump & Run (5K) event. Race events will take place at Basil Griffin Park, Three Springs Rd., Bowling Green. A Pasta Party, EXPO, children’s auction, and silent auction will be at Total Fitness Connection, Three Springs Rd., March 25. Register at www.runwalkky.com."

 

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a free concert today by Red River Fiddlers at 6 p.m. 843-5567.

 

The 9th Annual Shamrock Shootout Basketball Tournament is today from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the WKU Preston Center. 64 teams are playing. 615-830-0501. See The Amplifier Article and the Kappa Delta Sorority Page for more information.

 

From the WCVK page: "3/26/11 Empowering Women Seminar will be at Body Works Chiropractic, 2965 N. Mill Ave., Bowling Green, March 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Topics will be De-Stressing Your Life, Healthy Cooking Fast, and The Skin You’re In. To RSVP or for more information about this free seminar call 904-2639."

 

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Presents Zing Zang Zoom! at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. at WKU's Diddle Arena.Get Tickets at 1-800-5BIGRED or online at http://www.ringling.com. This show continues through Sunday.

 

The Spring Fling fashion Show is today at Holy Spirit Hall at 4754 Smallhouse Road from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., presented by the Bowling Green Woman's Club to benefit Hospice. Tickets are $12.00 each. Questions, call Janet at 996-8880 or Cathy at 782-6550 or 991-0107.

 

Crouch Family Chiropractic is sponsoring a Health and Weight Loss Workshop at 11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. 842-1955.

 

J. Price gives a Senior Vocal Recital at the WKU Fine Arts Center tonight at the WKU Fine Arts Center. This event is free to the public.  

Barnes and Noble has a storytime event today at 3:30 p.m. featuring When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic. 

Sunday, March 20th:

 

The 9th Annual Shamrock Shootout Basketball Tournament continues today from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the WKU Preston Center. 64 teams are playing. 615-830-0501. See The Amplifier Article and the Kappa Delta Sorority Page for more information.

 

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Presents Zing Zang Zoom! at 1 and 5 p.m. at WKU's Diddle Arena.Get Tickets at 1-800-5BIGRED or online at http://www.ringling.com. This show continues through Sunday. 

WKU Redz has Super Sunday at the WKU DUC today from 2 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Tickets are $3.00. 745-5794. Find out more here: http://www.wku.edu/StuAffairs/SAUC/uclp/redz.htm.

Wayne Pope and Julie Pride have a baritone and piano recital "The Lies we Tell" at 3 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.

 

The Western Kentucky Horse Sale is today at the WKU Ag-Expo Center. 745-3976.

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.
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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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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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.

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March 6th -  March 13th:

Selected events, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
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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.

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

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.

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.



Monday, March 7th:

A free couponing class is at 10:00 at the Warren County Extension Office at 3132 Nashville Road. Freebies and Door Prizes too.

Try Painting with Acrylics with Terry Caturano from 10-12. 4 classes for $40.00. Call 842-4281 to register and find out supplies to bring.

The Graham Branch Library has Teen Tech Week at 5:00 today. 781-1441.

Joe Kissack will be signing his book The Fourth Fisherman at Barnes and Noble at 6 p.m. 746-9779.

A Free Computer Class, Excel Basics, is held today at the Main Branch Library. You need to call to pre-register, 781-4882.

Tuesday, March 8th:
A free computer class is today at the Main Branch Library at 9-11 a.m. It is Introduction to Genealogy Resources. You must pre-register to attend; call 781-4882.

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

You can take the Red Cross Disaster services overview for free today from 6-9 p.m. Call 781-7377 to register.

PJ Tales are at the Main Branch library today at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 for more info.

Wednesday, March 9th:
Today is Ash Wednesday.

Kroger on Scottsville Road is having a free tour and class: Choosing Healthy Food from 8 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. You must pre-register; call 745-0942.

The Warren Co. Main Branch library will have a free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, March 10th:
Community Action is holding a Chili Cook-Off today from 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. today at the First Christian Church. This event will benefit the Foster Grandparent Program. Celebrity judges will be there. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Call 782-3162 or visit http://www.casoky.org/.

Daymar College at 2421 Fitzgerald Drive has a free resume and interview workshop today from 2-4 p.m. Bring your resume for a critique. 843-6750.

America's Cheapest Family, Annette and Steve Economides, will talk about raising their five children and living on modest means at the Christ Episcopal church today at i6 p.m. The event is free, but you must get  ticket first at the library or emailing jaynep@warrenpl.org. This is part of the In The House Speaker series.

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

Friday, March 11th:

 The Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 1 p.m. 3132 Nashville road. Call 842-1681.

A Free computer class, Overdrive Digital Catalog, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Teen Scene is at the Warren County Bob Kirby Branch library at 3:30 for Junior High and High School students. Teens will make collages and sculptures. Find out more:  782-0252.

Graham Drive Community branch library has Teen Tech Week at 5 p.m.. Call 781-1441 for more info.

Saturday, March 12th:

Walmart  on Campbell Lane and the American Red Cross is taking food for families from a list at the store from 8-4 today.

Barnes and Noble has an author signing today of Not a Wasted Breath by LaRecea Tabor Gibbs at 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 13th:  

Via Soky Happenings: Today Daylight Savings Time begins. Spring forward 1 hour.

Rainhill Equine Rescue Facility has a free tour today. They are located at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185 in BG. Call 270-777-3164. their website is here: http://www.RainHillRescue.com.
 

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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The Pots Place Associate, author and blogger.

The neat detective at the bottom of this blog entry is from the Microsoft Clip art image pages. 


Thanks to the SoKy Happenings magazine for all their information. Please check all events before attending just in case.

NEWEST events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area February 7-14 V. B

Feb. 7th -  14th: events, plays, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky, V. B

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

Art Shows and Exhibitions
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.

The Second Annual Public Art Hanging is through Feb. 12th at The Gallery at 916. Photography. Vote for your favorite for only $1.00. 843-5511. http://www.thegalleryat916.com.


Capital Arts has a Scholastic Arts Exhibition 02/04 to 02/27.

The Presbyterian Church reception for artists from the Sunny 16 Camera club will be Friday, Feb. 11th from 5-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call 843-4707 for more info.

Ivan Wilson FAC is having a Diane Loftis Crowder art exhibit through February 9th.

New Events are marked in purple.

Monday, Feb. 7th

Free Computer class: Intermediate Computers and the Internet at the Main library, 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Coupon Clipping class 6-8 p.m. at Moss Middle School. $8.00 per person or $10. for 2 people. Frugal Friends/April Henion and Melinda Priddy. Call 842-4281 for more info.

Tuesday, Feb. 8th

Free Computer class: Ms Excel Intermediate is held from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Main library today. You must pre-register by calling 781-4882.

NOISEJOI, a Bowling Green Neo-soul band, is playing at Java City (Helm Library) at 12 noon today. 745-6156.

Black History Month activities are available at the BG Parks and Rec. Parker Bennett Community Center. Call 393-3249 for more info.

The Red Cross has an Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens class at 5-10 p.m. at 430 Center Street. Register online at sckyredcross.org. Call 781-7377 for more info.

Community Education has a camera class:  How to Use your Digital Camera, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Bwling Green High School. 3 sessions. Cost is $15.00. Pre-register info. call 842-4281.

Another Community Ed. class today is Beginning Guitar from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.. Cost is $40.00. You must pre-register. 4 sessions. Call 842-4281 for pre-register info.

Wednesday, Feb. 9th
A free computer class,  Introduction to Genealogy Resources, is being held today fro 9-11 a.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another class, Explore Gadgets is being held today at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend this one too. 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, Feb. 10th

The Red Cross has an Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens class at 5-10 p.m. at 430 Center Street. Register online at sckyredcross.org. Call 781-7377 for more info.

Carlton Jackson will talk about his book about Andrew Jackson today at the Warren County Library's Main branch library at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 for more info.

Public Theater of Kentucky is showing Romeo and Juliet today at 7 p.m.  at the Public Theater of Kentucky. Tickets are adults $13.00 and seniors and students $10.00. http://www.ptkbg.org.

Barnes and Noble is sponsoring an author discussion by Dr. Antonio S. Thompson, who wrote German Jackboots on Kentucky Bluegrass at 7 p.m. Call 746-9779 for more info.

Friday, Feb. 11th

Junior Achievement is having a Business Hall of Fame breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Sloan Convention Center for Jerry E. Baker and Joe B. Natcher, Jr. today. Tickets are $10.00 from Junior Achievement at 782-0280.

The Lone Star Rodeo begins today at 8 p.m. at the Ag Expo Center. Check details and get tickets here  or call 270-745-2578.

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a Victorian Valentine Luncheon today at 12:00 p.m. Reservations are requested. Call 843-5565. From the WCVK page: "2/11/11 Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 West Main Ave., Bowling Green, will host a Valentine’s Day Luncheon, Feb. 11, 12 noon. Karen Anderson will speak about the history and traditions of Valentine’s Day. Reservations are required. For more information call 843-5565."

The Bowling Green Parks and Rec are sponsoring a Valentine Cookie Craft today from 3-6 p.m. at the Parker-Bennett Community Center. Call 393-3249. Free for all ages.

The Presbyterian Church has a  reception for artists from the Sunny 16 Camera club from 5-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call 843-4707 for more info.

Public Theater of Kentucky is showing Romeo and Juliet today at 8 p.m.  at the Public Theater of Kentucky. Tickets are adults $13.00 and seniors and students $10.00. http://www.ptkbg.org.

Orchestra Kentucky performs "Endless Love" at 8 p.m. at WKU Van Meter Hall. Call 846-2426 or more info. http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/. Tickets are $26. - $36.00.

Saturday, Feb. 12th

Orchestra Kentucky performs "Endless Love" at 8 p.m. at WKU Van Meter Hall. Call 846-2426 or more info. http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/. Tickets are $26. - $36.00. 

The Lone Star Rodeo continues today at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Ag Expo Center. Check details and get tickets here.  or call 270-745-2578.

Public Theater of Kentucky is showing Romeo and Juliet today at 8 p.m.  at the Public Theater of Kentucky. Tickets are adults $13.00 and seniors and students $10.00. http://www.ptkbg.org.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Moosic (a benefit concert) from Dan Modlin and Guests at 6-8 p.m. tonight. Call for more info. at 843-5567. 

Sunday, Feb. 13th
A free WKU Faculty Trombone recital is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. L. Blackman will be the featured musician.

Public Theater of Kentucky is showing Romeo and Juliet today at 3 p.m.  at the Public Theater of Kentucky. Tickets are adults $13.00 and seniors and students $10.00. http://www.ptkbg.org.

The Lone Star Rodeo continues today at 2 p.m. at the Ag Expo Center. Check details and get tickets here.   or call 270-745-2578.

From the WCVK page: "2/13/11 The Katina’s will be in concert at Bowling Green First Assembly, 1423 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. No admission fee--a love offering will be taken. For more information call 842-0223."

Here are some more events:
WKU Events

  
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 go to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Soky Happenings, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar.






My Squidoo pages / The Betsyanne website / Nontraditional Students

Learn pottery and buy unique pottery and art gifts at The Pots Place http://www.thepotsplace.com.