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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Updated - - August Free, cheap, and fun events in or near Bowling Green, Kentucky - updated















Hi, all! 
This posting is the first August 2010 update.
August fun events - - updated.

Here are some fun events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for August. Note: they are not all free. I will be adding more (later events) this week too. Please be sure to check every event before attending, just in case. Some events require pre-registration.

The Beyond the Vessel exhibit at Capital Arts continues until July 16. 

NEW: You can enter the Adventures in Good Baking contest for the Duncan Hines Festival right now. Go here: http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com/ to find out more (scroll down).   

The WBKO  Community Events page (Community Calendar) is a great resource. You  can click on any day and find MANY MANY  great events here or in  neighboring communities. Also see the links at the bottom of this posting for more great community events links.

Also: August 6-14: the Williamson County Fair will be held in Franklin, Tennessee. Find out more at http://www.WilliamsonCountyFair.org. 

Monday, August 9:

Free adult computer class (must pre-register). Email Basics 10:00 a.m. Bob Kirby Branch. 782-0252.

August 9: MS Excel Basics adult computer class. Must pre-register. BG Main Library. 781-4882. 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10

August 10th (from the Riverview Hobson Grove Facebook page)

"Riverview at Hobson Grove " Riverview at Hobson  Grove is pleased to present the workshop "Creating a Sachet" on  Tuesday, August 10th at 1 p.m.  Plantswoman Esli Pelly of The Garden Patch will lead a workshop to create an aromatic sachet with a variety  of dried flowers and catnip.  For further information, please call  Riverview at 843-5565.  $10 each.  Reservations are required.  Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park. 

Free adult computer class, MS Word for Beginners. 2-3 p.m. Must pre-register. BG Main Library. 781-4882.



August 10th 6 p.m. (free) Business Feasibility Classes, Aug 10, 2010, 6 pm (from WBKO)
The Learning Center, 247 Double Springs Road Bowling Green, KY
Are you thinking about starting your own business? Register now, the classes are free. The Community Ventures Corporation will be holding classes on How to Start a Business.
The Business Feasibility Classes are being held weekly beginning July 27th at 6PM at the Learning Center in Bowling Green, KY. Call: Community Ventures Corporation at 270-904-0323 to register.
Deborah Gibson
Community Ventures Corporation
270-904-0323"


Tuesday, August 10: Free Skate Back to School Bash at the Skatebox. Door prizes and games. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 843-3394. 

Wednesday August 11


Wednesday, August 11: Free computer class  - must pre-register. Job Hunting Online 6-7 p.m. BG Main Library 781-4882.

Thursday, August 12

Thursday, August 12: Literary Cafe at the Graham Drive Branch Library 5 p.m. Like a study hall, call 781-1441 to pre-register and/or check on  availability. Tutors available upon request for homework.

BG League of Bicyclists: Easy Riders Ride. 6 p.m. Suitable for all riders, 1-2 hour ride at an easy pace. Call 270-784-2836. Starts at Keriakes Park. Helmets are required.

Trains at Dusk 6-8 p.m. Historic Railpark. Call for details or fees: 270-745-7317. Museum tour is open, and you can tour the railcars.

Mystery Writer Catherine Coulter will be at Christ Episcopal Church (next to the Main Library). 6 p.m. Free tickets are available at the Main Library and the Bob Kirby branch. Call 781-4882 for details.

Friday, August 13

Friday, August 13: From the Downtown Redevelopment page:  The Bowling Green Gallery Hop 08.13.2010 5:00-8:00PM "Your community connection to art!" Maps will be available to help you find all the galleries and studios. http://www.bggalleryhop.com.

August 13: Gallery Hop/Reception: Andee Rudloff and Darlene Postula From http://www.capitolarts.com/.

Duncan Hines Festival 5 p.m. - midnight: Concert at Circus Square Park. http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com. 782-0800.

August 13, 2010
Duncan Hines Festival Art Contest - - see the Kentucky Library site for more info: http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/exhibits/inhouse/changing/duncanhinesfestival.html

August 13: From the Downtown Redevelopment page: "Duncan Hines Festival 08.13.2010. The Bowling Green Junior Women's Club is hosting the 14th Annual Duncan  Hines Festival.  This year's events include a Concert in the Park, Art  Exhibit, Adventures in Good Baking Contest and the very popular Uncle  Duncan's Duck Derby! Come out and enjoy live music, a car show, cash prizes and good summer fun. For more information visit http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com."

Saturday, August 14

Saturday, August 14: Yoga in the Park 8-9 a.m. Free, but donations are accepted for the Kiwanis Club of BG. Kereiakes Park behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. 782-6984 or email kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com.

August 14: Mount Up Horse Show 9 a.m. New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. show starts. Snodgrass Veterinary Medical Center. Find out more: 782-6496, http://www.nbtr-bg.org.

Playground Yoga 9:15-10 a.m. Kids ages 2-6 and their parents or grandparents. Free, donations accepted. Kereiakes Park behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. 782-6984, kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com.

August 14 Duncan Hines Baking Contest 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kentucky Museum, 782-0800. http://www.duncanhinesfestival.com.

Sunday, August 15

Sunday, August 15 Tony Walker will be signing his book at Barnes and Noble today at 2 p.m.

Monday, August 16

Monday, August 16: Free adult computer class at Graham Drive Community Branch library, Microsoft for Beginners. 10 a.m. You must pre-register, call 781-1441.

Bowling Green Idol Tryouts 6-8 p.m. at the United Way office on College Street. Later, singers will perform at the Balloons, Tunes and BBQ event.  Call 843-3205 for more information or go to http://www.BowlingGreenSAM.com for more details.

The Car Show at WhaBa Steakhouse Saloon: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 782-6400

Tuesday, August 17

Tuesday, August 17th, 5:30 p.m: (from the Historic Railpark site) "Children's Summer Bedtime Reading Program. Bring your 5 to 8 year old for an evening at the  Railpark for bedtime reading and FREE activities. Join us in the Caboose. August 17 @ 5:30pm: "The Little Red Caboose" 270-745-7317. Call to get more information about this event before going.

Also at 6 p.m. at the Historic Railpark: Seven Little Postmen." Be sure to call and get details before going. 745-7317.

August 17: Story Hour at  the the BG Main Branch Library: Stories, songs and a craft. PJ Tales, come dressed in your PJ's. Call to pre-register or check details 781-4882, ask for Stephanie Wycihowski, extension 224. Also you can email about it here: stephaniew@warrenpl.org.

Free Computer Class: computing for Seniors 6-7 pm. Main Library, must pre-register, call 781-4882.

Wednesday August 18

Wednesday, August 18 -BG Neighborhood Sewing Group. 10 .m. - 12 noon. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, hread and some material to make Christmas gift items. All skill levels welcome. Warren County Extension Office, 3132 Nashville Road. Call with questions Maureen 991-4431 for details if you plan to go.

August 18: Email Basics class (free) 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register, call 781-4882. Main library.

Thursday, August 19

Thursday, August 19: Free computer class, Facebook for Beginners 9-11 a.m. BG Main Library, must pre-register. Call 781-4882.


Chuck Barris book discussion for his book, Della at 6 p.m.. BG Main Library, 781-4882. Call for free tickets or pick them up at any BGPL location. 

Friday, August 20


Friday, August 20, AARP meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Speaker Barbara Johnson. Chapter book sale is today too. 1106 State Street. Call for info: 842-2832.

August 20: International Newgrass Festival 12 p.m. Gates open 8 a.m. Oakland, 270-784-0757.


Bob Kirby Branch Library: Teen Scene, 3:30 p.m. 782-0252.


August 20: Give My Regards to Broadway will run today through Sunday. Tonight: 7 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.


August 20: Ice Cream and a MOO-vie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, starts at dusk. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. The movie = Monsters vs. Aliens.


August 20: Rock 'n Roll Softball Challenge 7 p.m. Free admission. Lampkin Park, BG. 270-495-7370. See a softball game. Swinging Staches (SAM 100.7 vs. BG Jammers (musicians from BG and Nashville)

Saturday, August 21


Saturday, August 21: Kids Try-Athlon and Fun Run 7 a.m. check-in. Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Fun runs are free, Try-Athlon is $7. Get more information by calling Leah Ashwill 782-0812. 

August 21: International Newgrass Festival 12 p.m. Gates open 8 a.m. Oakland, 270-784-0757.  

August 21: 6th Annual Vette City Lions Club Motorfest. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Lost River Cave and Valley. 843-1556 or 842-3887.


August 21: Storytime at Barnes and Noble, 3:30-3:45 p.m. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Judith Viorst. 746-9779.


August 21: Ice Cream and a MOO-vie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, starts at dusk. 843-5567. http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. The movie = Monsters vs. Aliens.

August 21: Picnic Pops - 8 p.m. at Traditions at Lovers Lane. benefitting BG/WC Habitat for Humanity. $10 per person, children 12 and under free. Orchestra Kentucky. 843-6027.

August 21: Give My Regards to Broadway 7 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.


Sunday, August 22


Sunday, August 22: International Newgrass Festival, Oakland. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. 784-0757.


August 22: Dr. Lin Stepp book signing at Barnes and Noble, 2 p.m. 746-9779.


August 22: Give My Regards to Broadway 3 p.m. Capital Arts Youth Theater. A musical comedy. George Gershwin music. Capital Arts Theater. 782-2787.

Also from the Historic Railpark site: Trains At Dusk Open Thursday evenings until 8pm, June 17-August  12. Enjoy the Train Museum and Railpark in the evening. Bring a picnic,  watch the trains, tour the museum and railcars. Last Railcar tour begins  at 7p.m."Call for more info. Phone: (270) 745-7317.

More events are to come.


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Important:  always check each event before  going to it in case of a typo or  a  correction is needed. I type  these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time. Thanks for your help!

A big thanks to these great sites:
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK   Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling   Green Events 
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
The clip art at the top and bottom of this  blog  posting is from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Some more neat cheap and free stuff this week 2-15-2010

Here are some upcoming events in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Feb. 15-16 WKU Dept. of Theater and Dance has 2 different plays as part of the WKU Studio Series. 8 p.m., Gordon Wilson Hall (lab theater). You can find out more at the WKU site here:
http://www.wku.edu/pcal/student-play-festival

Feb 18-27 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, PTK Sunburst Youth Theater, Adults $13, students and seniors $10. Thursday 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. 781-6233. This play is sponsored by Target. Public Theater of Kentucky's site: http://www.ptkbg.org

Feb. 18 Patriotic Overture by the Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra. First Baptst Church, 7:30 p.m. Directions: http://www.firstbaptistbg.org/. See the announcement on Our Community web page, Orchestra events page. Tickets are $18.00 for adults, and $5.00 for students. Get tickets here: Printable ticket form page.

Feb. 18 The Far Away Places series will feature Ghana. (Free program). This program is by Saundra Ardrey from the Department of Political Science at WKU. This speaker will be featured at Barnes and Noble at 7 p.m. Find out more about the program here: http://www.wku.edu/library/faraway/

Feb. 18: A free concert "The History of Jazz" for the community by flutist and lecturer Galen Abdur-Razzaq will be at the BG Technical College at 7-9 p.m. The audience is invited to "sit in" with Galen too. This is presented for Black History Month. Here is a description from the BGTC site:

"Galen Abdur-Razzaq is one of the most popular musicians and lecturers on college and university campuses. He has received rave reviews from many institutions such as California State Polytechnic University, Georgia Southwestern, University of Maryland, University of West Florida, University of Minnesota, Tuskegee University, University of Wisconsin, The Ohio State University, Miami Dade Community College, Hillsborough Community College and Kansas State University. A former student of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts and a graduate of Rutgers University, Galen holds a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts and Education."

Find out more at the BGTC event by clicking here.

Feb. 19 (Friday) U.S. Peace Corps Information Session
Location: Mass Media & Technology Hall (MMTH) Room 250 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Learn more about the U.S. Peace Corps - A Peace Corps Recruiter will give a presentation and a returned
volunteer will answer all of your questions about Peace Corps service. Join the event group at Facebook and find out more.

Feb. 19-21: "The Wizard of Oz" will be presented by Warren Central High School.
WCHS Auditorium
February 19 @6:00 pm, February 20 @6:00 pm, and February 21 @2:30 pm. Call Susan Thomison for more information. 270-791-6950

Feb. 20: Model Train Show and Sale by the Modular Model Railroad Club of Southern Kentucky. Location is at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 745-7317 http://www.historicrailpark.com.  Admission is $2.00 per person. Dealer tables will be there offering many different items.

Feb. 20: The Funniest Kids Around Show. Check here for more info. This info. is from the WNKY Events page. This show starts at 6:30 p.m. at The Capital Arts Center in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky. From the WNKY page: "This unique event will highlight local children as they take center stage for an evening of deep belly laughs and fun while we search for our area’s youngest comedians!"

Lenten Fish Fries will be held all through the month on Fridays  from 5-7 p.m. starting on February 19th by the Knights of Columbus at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way. These fish fries are open to the public. Prices are 7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Carry-out is available. This info. is from the WNKY site. (see below for their web link). Click here for more information about these fish fries.


Find out more:

Some information here was obtained at the  WBKO Community Events site page, which has many other events listed.
Much information here is from the"What's Happening in Bowling Green" info. mailer from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at http://visitbgky.com/.
Download the WKU Arts Calendar from this page: http://www.wku.edu/pcal/upcoming-events
(it downloads to your computer as a pdf file)
WNKY Community Events site

That is it for now. Please add your February event as a comment below.

-Betsyanne

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