Cheap and Free events for this week, April 26, 2010

Here is a smattering of what's happening this week (cheap or free!) in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

From SoKy Happenings:

Monday April 26 (today) 

Bright's Antique World 8 Year Anniversary Celebration, 9-8. This place is definitely worth a trip. They have a lot of fun stuff - it's a fascinating antique store with many different booths - and a nice bathroom. Bright's Antique World is located at 281 Steele Road in Franklin. There is a huge sign for it right off I-65 on the way to Nashville. Their site: http://www.brightsantiqueworld.com/
They will have special sales, gift certificates, and more.

Tuesday, April 27 

Limber for Life exercise class 9-10 a.m. The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center at Greenwood Mall. Their site: http://www.mcbg.org/healthandwellnesscenter/
From their site:

"745-0942 or 877-800-3824
Description:	This class for men and women of all ages offers a low-impact aerobic workout with a focus on flexibility, relaxation and strength. There is a $5 charge for participants who are not members of the Senior Health Network, The Women's Center, or Men's Health Alliance. Limited to 20 participants; bring 3- to 5-pound hand weights and wear lightweight, comfortable clothing."

Also check out the Walking Program here: http://www.mcbg.org/CWP/. This program is also free.
Here is their Calendar of Events: http://www.mcbg.org/healthandwellnesscenter/calframe.htm.

TOPSoccer - Lovers Lane Soccer Complex 5:30 p.m. This soccer team has a "buddy" for each participant. This soccer team is for soccer players ages 5 through high school who have a mental or physical disability. Call 846-1683 or 846-1010 for more information, or go see the site: http://www.sokysoccer.org/Page.asp?n=21190&snid=381750839&org=sokysoccer.org

Wednesday, April 28

Guest Brass Recital with Wright Brass 7:30 p.m. FREE WKU FAC Recital Hall. 745-3751.

Thursday, April 29

Knotty Knitters - Bob Kirby Branch library 3:30 p.m. (By Greenwood High School - 175 Iron Skillet Court). Bring your knitting project. Beginners, bring a pair of size 8 needles and a skein of yarn. 782-0252. Their site: http://www.bgpl.org/kirby.html

Memphis Marsha's Teacher-Student Art Exhibition 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 843-1726. Their site:
http://memphismarshas.com/

Friday, April 30

WKU Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Concert - only $5.00 per ticket. Van Meter Auditorium 7:30 p.m. 745-3751. About Van Meter Auditorium (see a picture too)

Steel Magnolias (PTK - Public Theater of Kentucky) 8:00 p.m. #13.00 adults, $10.00 Seniors and $8.00 children. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

Saturday, May 1

Kentucky Proud Festival - Chaney's Dairy Barn. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 843-5567. 9191 Nashville Road. Their site: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/
Support Kentucky Artists and Producers.

Steel Magnolias 8 p.m. - PTK (see above for details).

Sunday, May 2

Southern Kentucky Team Penning
WKU Ag Expo Center 745-3976

Faculty Vocal Recital with Jannifer Brennan-Hondorp 3 p.m. Free. WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Celebrate 10 years of Geocaching 6:00 p.m.
Dairy Queen on Russellville Road. Call Melinda at 779-6814 for more information.

Check out the Soky Happenings page for information on what is happening today or tomorrow on any day.
And here is the event schedule for the WKU Ag-Expo Center. 

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Cheap and Free stuff for this weekend October 24 and 25, 2009

Cheap and Free stuff to do this weekend

Saturday October 24 - Sunday October 25

Here are some neat things to do this weekend. Click on the links to find out more. Make sure to double-check each event before going just in case.

Saturday, October 24th

Both Farmers Markets are open today.

Jackson's Orchard is having its Pumpkin Festival today.

Fountain Square has a Street Fair-Marketplace today from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Games and admissions are free. Donations of canned goods will be accepted for HOTEL Inc. Contact Robin Baldwin 746-2988. Daily News article - Standing Stone website.

WKU Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at 14th and Adams Street has a Family Fun Day today. Low-cost food, Inflatable games, activities, a petting zoo, and more will be available. 10:00 - 2:00. From the BG Daily News site:

"Opening ceremonies will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by planned segments every half hour until 2:00 p.m.  Enjoy a festive, balloon-filled atmosphere complete with information tables showcasing area services, low-cost food, inflatable games, face painting, door prizes, a petting zoo, car seat safety inspections, entertainment, and lots more.  This event is free and all are welcome." Info. about the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex.

Preston Miller Park has WBKO/BGPR Free Halloween Fest today. Trick or Treat booths - Souvenir pictures, wear costumes. 393-3484. From the BGKY site:
"This event will turn the Preston Miller Walking Trail into a Halloween Party complete with trick-or-treat booths, food, souvenir pictures, and face painting. Costumes are highly encouraged! Food prices will vary per vendor.
Date: October 24
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fee: Free trick-or-treating
Location: Preston Miller Park"

Think Pink event benefits breast cancer awareness. 1-3 p.m.  WUHU 107.1. Chuck's Liquor on Louisville Road and Veterans Memorial. 

Trent Bedding will be trying to break the world record for human mattress dominos today at 2:30. http://www.trentbedding.com.

Barnes and Noble in Bowling Green has storytime at 3:00. The book is Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell. 746-9779. Click here for all Barnes and Noble events.

Capital Arts Youth Theater presents The Crucible tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center. 782-2787.

The Public Theater of Kentucky is presenting American Hauntings tonight at 8:00 with a series of one-act plays, A Rose for Emily, The Tell-Tale Heart (a classic), and The Lottery (ditto). 781-6233.

Today is also the Halloween Hustle Race. From SoKy Happenings Tomorrow page:

"10th Annual Bellewood Halloween Hustle 7:00AM - 11:00AM

Registration 7AM/5K Run 8AM/3K Walk For Adults 9AM/Dash For Children 12 & Under 10AM/Awards & Door Prizes-As Well As Awards for Most Creative Costumes/Kereiakes Park-BG 392-0076." Photos from last year.

Sunday, October 25th

Beech Bend Park is having NHRA Drag Racing today 9-10 a.m. 781-7634.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a corn maze today 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. www.chaneysdailybarn.com, 843-5567.

Jackson's Orchard Pumpkin Festival continues at the orchard today. 1-6 p.m. See their corn maze, get apple cider, slushes, pies. 781-5303. Directions.

WKU's Hardin Planetarium is showing a FREE presentation "Earth's Moon." 745-4044.

The Public Theater of Kentucky is presenting American Hauntings today at 3:00 p.m. with a series of one-act plays, A Rose for Emily, The Tell-Tale Heart (a classic), and The Lottery (ditto). 781-6233.

Capital Arts Youth Theater presents The Crucible today at 3:00 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center. 782-2787. Learn more about the Capital building.

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Please double-check these events before going, because they could be mislisted or from last week. Thanks.

More things going on:

Lost River Cave is open this weekend.

Additional information: this is from the WCVK site:

"10/26/09 Volunteers are needed to help with the Area 5 Special Olympic Bowling Tournament to be held Oct. 31 at Southern Lanes, Bowling Green, 9-11:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed for the following areas: Lane Workers, Awards, and Ramp Workers. Deadline to volunteer is Oct. 26. For more information call 393-3584. Special Olympics Kentucky.

10/28/09 Forget the trick and give a treat this October by donating blood Wed., Oct. 28, 2:30-7:30 p.m. at Eastwood Baptist Church, 500 Eastwood Dr., Bowling Green. Also, the Bowling Green Donor Center, 430 Center St., if open Fridays 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information call 1-800-448-3543." Directions.

Check out the WCVK site for a Dulcimer Workshop to be held October 30. 

Plan ahead for the FREE park day on November 11th (Wednesday) for free admission to Mammoth Cave National Park.

This information is from Soky Happenings.com, the WCVK Community Happenings page at their website, the Parks and Rec Calendar, and The Amplifier.

Again, please double-check these events before going, because they could be mislisted or from last week. Thanks.

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