Bowling Green, Kentucky free and cheap things to do for January 16-23, 2011, Version A

January 16-23, events, things to do, and more in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area. 

Some events this week include: A Bridal Fest, a horse show, plays, the Fur Ball, and a lot more.
  
This beautiful black car photo from the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green is by amanderson2 on Flickr.

Check this out: The Community Education Winter Classes catalog is now online. Some classes start this month, some next month. The class schedule and the signup sheet download to your desktop as pdf files. If you do not have a pdf reader, you can download one for free here.

Please double-check each announcement here in case of an error. Thanks! More selected cheap and free events for the area will be listed here as soon as they are found. Have an event you want listed here? Just list it as a comment.

ART EXHIBITS THIS MONTH

Kristina Arnold's "re cycle" exhibit shows this week at the Capital Arts center from 9-5. 782-2787.

The Gallery at 916 has a Photography exhibit this week from 11:30 a.m. - 5p.m. through February 12th. Voting is $1.00 and goes to CASA. 270-843-5511.

Warren County Library's Bob Kirby branch has an exhibit by Missi Carini and Jenny Morehead through January 28th.

Brenda Brown's art will be shown at the Main Branch library in the Porter Cafe through January 28th too.

The Country Peddler Design-an-Ad Contest  is on exhibit at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Capital Arts Center this month. 782-2787.

A FAVORITE... Lost River Cave's hours this month are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours of the Cave are at the top of each hour.
 
EVENTS:
Sunday, January 16th
Today is the Lady Topper Basketball "Critter Classic" at Diddle Arena at 2 p.m. Are you a member of Big Red's Rascals? Bring a needed item like clay cat litter or Clorox wipes, and receive a free game ticket. Friends and family can purchase tickets for $5.00 per ticket. 1-800-5-BIGRED.

Very Special Arts (VSA) has an art exhibit that starts today. Their opening is 2-4 p.m. at the Garden Gallery of the Kentucky Museum. 745-2592.

Monday, January 17th

The Health and Wellness Center at the Greenwood Mall is havng a Tai Chi class today. To find out about registration or openings, call 745-0942.

Tuesday, January 18th

The Red Cross is having a Lay Responder Instructor Course today at 430 Center Street from 8-5. You must call to pre-regster at 781-7377. 

A free computer class is offered today at the Main Branch library's Porter Cafe, MS Excel Advanced. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


Famous author Mary Jane Clark will speak today at 6 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church (next to the Main Library). Get your free tickets at all library locations or email jaynep@warrenpl.org. Call 781-488 for more info.


The Mother-Daughter Book club at the Main Branch library meets at 6:30 p.m. This club is for moms with daughters who are K-2nd grade age. This meeting discusses "Because of Winn Dixie". 781-4882.

Wednesday, January 19th

An AARP Driver Safety Program at the Health and Wellness Center will be held at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. today. Pre-registration is required. Cll 745-0942.


The Bowling Green Neighborhood Sewing Group gets together at Barnes and Noble at 10 a.m. to noon today. New members are welcome. Call Maureen at 991-4431 for more information.


A free computer class is offered today at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Microsoft Powerpoint for Beginners, at the Main Branch library's Porter Cafe. You must pre-register to attend. 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, January 20th

Attn: teachers: The play The Miracle Worker shows today at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (School Day Performance for teachers and students) at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Students are $5.00 and teachers/chaperones are free. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 


Lunch and Learn: Learn how to sell your home in today's market and also how to downsize your home at the Bowling Green Country Club, 251 Beech Bend Road at 11:30 a.m. Speakers are Ron Raby and Kathryn Oliver-Place. There is limited seating - RSVP to Village Manor Retirement Community at 270-746-5501.


The Alzheimer's Support group meets today at the Health and Wellness Center at the Greenwood Mall from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 745-0942.


The Girl Scout fundraiser, Desserts First! is today from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Carroll Nicely Conference Center. Music, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction are part of the festivities. Tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple. 842-8138.


Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Line Dancing with Bailey event from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Also offered is a $1.00 ice cream scoop in a cup or plain cone. Find out more by calling 843-5567.


The Miracle Worker plays today at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

Friday, January 21st

The Red Cross is having a Lay Responder Instructor Course today at 430 Center Street from 8-5. You must call to pre-regster at 781-7377. 

Attn: teachers: The play The Miracle Worker shows today at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (School Day Performance for teachers and students) at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Students are $5.00 and teachers/chaperones are free. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 


Barnes and Noble is having storytime today at 11:30 a.m. The story is "Little Critter Makes an Appearance". Bring your cameras.


A free Macbook computer class for teens, Beginning your resume, is today from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.


Eastside Baptist Church at 1706 Smallhouse Road is having a hymn singing today at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 


The Miracle Worker plays tonight at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

Saturday, January 22nd

The Southern Kentucky Ranch Horse Association is having a Winter Stampede Show today starting at 8 a.m. at the AG Expo Center at 406 Elrod Road. The event continues tomorrow too. Find out more at the EventCrazy site. 745-3976.  


The Red Cross at 430 Center Street is having Adult CPR, Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and AED class from 8-5 today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 270-781-7377. 


Today is "Faith and Family Day" for Lady Topper Basketball at Diddle Arena at 3 p.m. All church organization members can receive reduced price tickets. See your church pastor for the order form. 1-800-5-BIG RED.


WKU Men's basketball (Student Special tickets) is at 7 p.m. All students can attend with reduced-price tickets by contacting their school guidance counselor or principal for the order form. 1-800-5-BIG RED.


The 4th Annual Fur Ball is tonight from 7-11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Black tie is optional. Events include dancing, muic, and a silent auction. Tickets are $65.00 per person, and benefit the Humane Society. 783-9404.



The Miracle Worker plays tonight at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

Sunday, January 23rd

The Southern Kentucky Ranch Horse Association's Winter Stampede Show continues today starting at 8 a.m. at the AG Expo Center at 406 Elrod Road. Find out more at the EventCrazy site. 745-3976.  


A Bridal Fest is today from 12 noon - 4 p.m. at the Carroll Nicely Center at 2355 Nashville Road. You may pre-register or buy tickets at the door. Tickets are $10.00 per person. 270-308-0059. Door prizes and a Grand Prize will be awarded. See more about the events and sponsors here: http://www.tdpeventplanninganddesign.com/Bridal-Fest-2011.html and here: http://www.bridalfestbg.com/


The Miracle Worker plays today at the WKU Russell Miller theater at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for 12 and under, and $12.00 for adults. Call 782-9090 for more info. or visit http://www.florastuart.com/aetf.shtml. 

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


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


Here is my personal and business site:
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

This photo, Turkeys at Brookville Lake in Kentucky, is by LouisvilleUSACE on Flickr.

December 6th week cheap and free events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

These are some selected events in and around the area for this week.


Much thanks to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. 
I added some events from there today.
Other sites are listed at the end of this posting.

December Happenings in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky.

This month: Veterans have free admission to the National Corvette Museum. Call 781-7973 for details.  Also (from a Corvette Museum email) "The National Corvette Museum has named the entire month of December “Dollar Days” for residents of Kentucky who visit the Museum. All month long, Kentucky residents can tour the Museum for a $1.00 admission per person, and will only need to show a Kentucky drivers license to take advantage of the special offer. Children will be admitted at the $1.00 price with adults presenting the Kentucky identification." Also "Visitors can also take a chance to win a 2011 Corvette or Camaro for only $10 and do some holiday shopping in the Corvette Store."

Thank you, Western Kentucky University, for having so many great events this month! You can see more events at the WKU News Upcoming Events page. 

12/2-12/12 Public Theatre of Kentucky, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 2-12, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 under 12 and are available by calling 781-6233.  

From the WCVK page: "12/2-12/12 Public Theatre of Kentucky, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 2-12, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 under 12 and are available by calling 781-6233." (Reservations are required)

AND  

"12/3-12/22 32nd annual Trees of Christmas at Eloise Houchens Center, 1115 Adams St., Bowling Green, will be Dec. 3-22, weekdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Help local children keep a little warmer this winter by making a donation of hats, gloves, and scarves. For more information call 842-6761."

From the SoKy Happenings page: "Military Appreciation Month 8:00AM - 5:00PM FREE Admission the Month of November for All Military, including Police and Firemen, and their immediate families/National Corvette Museum 781-7973 (Bring a military id or copy of DD-214)" http://www.corvettemuseum.org. 

WKU is having their Fall Graduating Seniors Art exhibition this month until the 18th. at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Gallery, FAC and the Corridor Gallery. Call 745-3944.

Also, 30 Trees of Christmas decorated by students will be on display this month in the Kentucky room of the Kentucky Library and Museum. Call for hours, 745-6082.


Thanks, SoKy Happenings, for this news and many cheap and free events shared on this posting. You can go to the SoKy Happenings website to see more.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Pages: Now-11/30 Bowling Green/Warren County Special Olympics is having signups for athletes and volunteer coaches now through Nov. 30 for basketball teams for the 2010-2011 season which begins in December. Practices are only twice per week. For more information call Bowling Green Parks and Recreation at 393-3584.

  Also: (from WCVK) "Now-12/9 The Vision Multi-Agency Council is collecting retail store gift cards and cash donations now through Dec. 9 to provide Christmas Assistance for youth 13 years of age through high school. Donations can be dropped off at Community Education, Housing Authority of Bowling Green, and the WKU ALIVE Center. For more information call Nancy Booth at 782-0903. "

And from the SoKy Happenings site: "Holiday Greeting Cards 8:00AM - 5:00PM Will be available this Month for people to write messages for our troops-The cards will be sent overseas in late November/National Corvette Museum 781-7973."

Santa photos and visits are this month at Dillards Court at Greenwood Mall through December 24th. Call 782-9047 for hours each day.

Riverview at Hobson Grove is having Victorian Holiday Tours from the 23rd until Dec. 19th (except Thanksgiving, when they are closed.) Call 843-5565 or go to their site at http://www.bgky.org/riverview. 

The Historic Railpark and Museum has a Festival of Trains on Dec. 4th and 5th. http://www.historicrailpark.com/events.html.

The Kentucky Museum on WKU's campus has a Holiday Trees and Ornaments exhibit right now. You can see some pictures of them at their Facebook page here. You can see more events at the Calendar Page. 

This month until the 17th, the Warren County Public Library is collecting gently used mittens, coats, gloves, scarves, and hats for children and adults. They will go on Mitten Trees at the libraries. Call  781-4882 for more info.

Tuesday, December 7th
Santa Visits and Photos are today at Greenwood Mall at Dillard's Court from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Also, A Magic Snow Show will be at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. also. Call 782-9047.

Hardin Planetarium (WKU) has a show, The Star of Bethlehem, tonight at 7 p.m. It is first-come, first served seating and is free. Come a bit early for a seat. 745-4044. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online, is at the Main Library from 2-3 p.m. today. Call to pre-register. 781-4882.

A free computer class on the MacBook computer will be today from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. The class is Genealogy Sources Online. You must pre-register; call 782-0252.

Wednesday, December 8th

A free computer class is today at the Main Library from 2-3 p.m., Ebay for Beginners. Call 781-4882 to pre-register.

Another free computer class, E-mail basics, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. call 781-4882 to pre-register.

WKU's Physics and Astronomy department have a free public telescope viewing tonight at 7 p.m. at Thompson Complex Central Wing. Call 745-5940 for info.

Thursday, December 9th

 A Walk Through Bethlehem event is at Grace Baptist Church, BG from 6-9 p.m. Free hot dogs and cookies, almost 80 costumed participants. 110 Mark Trail, exit 7 off Natcher Pkwy. 781-5355.

Special Olympic Athletes and their families are invited to a Special Pops Dinner from 6-9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club on Scott Way. There will be food, games and prizes. Volunteers are needed. Call Nicole at 393-3265 or 393-3480.

The Main Branch Library has an event today called a Family Christmas Celebration and Winter Reading Kick-Off at 6 p.m.. Free and open to the public. Featured: Lesley Montgomery, Elizabeth Hayes, and Jack Montgomery ("Watersprite"). Crafts, a book reading, snacks, and more. Call 781-4882 for more info.

A free Poker Tournament benefit takes place at 7 p.m. at Berlenz Bar and Grill. find out more: 270-904-0170. Help Toys for Tots.

Hardin Planetarium (WKU) has a show, The Star of Bethlehem, tonight at 7 p.m. It is first-come, first served seating and is free. Come a bit early for a seat. 745-4044. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever plays at 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $13.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12. Call for reservations. 781-6233.

Friday, December 10th
From the WCVK page: "12/10/10 The Symphony at WKU presents its annual Holiday Pops Concert Dec. 10, 8 p.m. in Van Meter Hall. Hear such holiday favorites as A Christmas Festival and Bugler’s Holiday. The Bowling Green Western Choral Society will join The Symphony in The Many Moods of Christmas. Tickets start at $5 for students and discounts are offered for groups of 10 or more. For tickets or more information call 745-7681.
More info: The Holiday Pops concert is today at WKU at 8 p.m. at Van Meter Auditorium. Tickets are $22.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. 745-5222.

Today is Shopping Day at the Houchens Center from 10-4. 1115 Adams Street. See the Trees of Christmas, buy presents from artists. 842-6761. Laura Bain-Selbo from The Pots Place has her work there today. 842-6761.

Fall Pickle Ball from 11-1 is today at the F.O. Moxley Community Center. $1.00 for the day, or pay $5.00 for the season. 393-3249.

Riverview at Hobson Grove is having a Christmas Tea and Tour today at 2 p.m.. Tickets are $18.00 each. Call to pre-register at 843-5565.

A play, Furry Tales with a Twist, is at WKU at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 4 p.m. Tickets are $4.00 for adults, and $3.00 for 12 and under. 745-5845.

A free MacBook computer class is today Teen Scene, making Comics with computers. It is from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. Call 782-0252 to pre-register.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever plays at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $13.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12. Call for reservations. 781-6233. 

A Walk Through Bethlehem event is at Grace Baptist Church, BG from 6-9 p.m. Free hot drinks and cookies, almost 80 costumed participants. 110 Mark Trail, exit 7 off Natcher Pkwy. 781-5355.

One Holy Night will be held at Trinity Free Will Baptist Church from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Performances are every 15-20 minutes by a cast of almost 100 people. 904-3803.

A Jingle Bell Jump (Parent's Night Out) will be held at Natcher Elementary from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $15.00 per registered child or $20. at the door. Presented by the Jumpin' Jaguars. 535-3370.

Barnes and Noble is holding a Polar Express Story time at 7 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. 746-9779.

Another free computer class is at the Bob Kirby Branch library at 2-3 p.m., Introduction to Computers. Call 782-0252 to pre-register.


Saturday, December 11th
Rich Pond Elementary is having a Christmas Breakfast with Santa today from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. All you can eat pancakes, 2 pcs. of sausage or bacon and a drink. Tickets are $600 for adults and $4.00 for children. Proceeds support a 5th grade trip to Washington DC in February.

Chaney's Dairy Barn is having a Breakfast with Santa event from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. today. It is a reservation-only event. You can call to reserve a spot starting on November 1st. (From the website: "Reservations will guarantee a seat, but not where you will sit").  843-5567. (Parents, bring your camera).

Christmas/Gospel Music of Elvis Presley featuring Donnie Summer is today at the KOA Campground Convention Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Call for tickets and info.: 282-5485.
  
Chaney's Dairy Barn is also having a Singer-Songwriter night to benefit New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding. Dan Modlin and Carla Schooler will perform. No cover charge. Donations accepted. 782-6496.  

A Walk Through Bethlehem event is at Grace Baptist Church, BG from 6-9 p.m. Free hot drinks and cookies, almost 80 costumed participants. 110 Mark Trail, exit 7 off Natcher Pkwy. 781-5355. 

A play, Furry Tales with a Twist, is at WKU at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (2 shows). Tickets are $4.00 for adults, and $3.00 for 12 and under. 745-5845. 

Bob Kirby Branch library is having Family Story Time today at 10:30 a.m. 782-0252.

Barnes and Noble is holding a Polar Express Story time at 11:30 a.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. 746-9779.

Eastwood Baptist Church at 500 Eastwood, BG,  is holding a Christmas Musical today with orchestra and singers at 6 p.m. This is at no cost to the public. Child care is available for children 4 and under. 842-7867. From the WCVK site: 12/11-12/12 Eastwood Baptist Church, Bowling Green, presents When Love Came Down, Dec. 11-12, 6 p.m. each night. A 90+ voice choir, drama team, and soloists will perform along with orchestra. For more information go to eastwoodbc.org or call 842-7867.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever plays at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $13.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12. Call for reservations. 781-6233.  

One Holy Night will be held at Trinity Free Will Baptist Church from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Performances are every 15-20 minutes by a cast of almost 100 people. 904-3803.

Sunday, December 12th

St. James UMC is having a Christmas Choral Cantata today featuring "The Shepherd's Song" at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome. 575 Winfield Drive, just down from Keriakes Park. 842-4949.

Photos with Santa take place from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. today at the Greenwood Mall by Dillard's.

First Baptist Church is having their Choir Christmas Program today at 7 p.m. Call 842-0331.

A Walk Through Bethlehem event is at Grace Baptist Church, BG from 6-9 p.m. Free hot drinks and cookies, almost 80 costumed participants. 110 Mark Trail, exit 7 off Natcher Pkwy. 781-5355. 
 

The Bowling Green Women's Club Christmas Home Tour is today from 1-5. Proceeds benefit the WKU Scholarship Fund. $10.00 for advanced tickets, and $12.00 day of event. Call Mary Lou Kirby 779-6122 or Debbie Underwood 843-8576. Tickets can be purchased at any home or business on the tour, and in advance from club member or Lucy's Fine Gifts at 1945 Scottsville Road, behind Rafferty's. From the BG Area Convention and Visitors Bureau: 7 homes/businesses.

A Nutcracker Fantasy Ballet is being held today at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. by reservation only from Dance Arts of Bowling Green, 842-6811. An interactive ballet for ages 2-6 years. The ballet is followed by a tea party with Clara and the Nutcracker prince. Call ahead for reservations. (This sounds fun!)

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever plays at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $13.00 for adults ($10 students and seniors) and $8.00 for children under 12. Call for reservations. 781-6233.

A play, Furry Tales with a Twist, is at WKU at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 3 p.m. Tickets are $4.00 for adults, and $3.00 for 12 and under. 745-5845. 

Eastwood Baptist Church at 500 Eastwood, BG,  is holding a Christmas Musical today with orchestra and singers at 6 p.m. This is at no cost to the public. Child care is available for children 4 and under. 842-7867. From the WCVK site: 12/11-12/12 Eastwood Baptist Church, Bowling Green, presents When Love Came Down, Dec. 11-12, 6 p.m. each night. A 90+ voice choir, drama team, and soloists will perform along with orchestra. For more information go to eastwoodbc.org or call 842-7867.

Barnes and Noble is holding a Polar Express Story time at 3:30 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. 746-9779.

Save the dates for later in December:

December 18th: Chaney's Dairy Barn is having a Breakfast with Santa event from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. It is a reservation-only event. You can call to reserve a spot starting on November 1st. (From the website: "Reservations will guarantee a seat, but not where you will sit"). 

December 13-16 will be the Polar Express Event. Polar Express readings in the Dining Car at the Historic RailPark and Museum. You must pre-register. Call 270-745-7317. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. http://www.historicrailpark.com/.

12/2-12/12 Public Theatre of Kentucky, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 2-12, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 under 12 and are available by calling 781-6233.


Also from the WCVK site: "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, fried taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530."

Check out the club information at the Daily News page here: http://www.bgdailynews.com/community/clubs/.
 
Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. Mostly I am totally perfect, (haha) but make an occasional mistake. Oops.

 I type these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time.

Send me your events! Thanks.
 -Betsyanne 
The cute haunted bat drawing is from the Clkr art site at http://www.clker.com/



A big thanks to these great sites:
The Official Tourism Site - Visit Bowling Green, KY
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The SOKY Happenings magazine and website
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK  Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events 
The My Kentucky Events site
The District Events Page
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/.
City Events 
Sign up for the What's Happening This Week email - it's full of events from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

My sites:
The Nontrad site and blog for students going back to school after a break.
The Moon and the Willow Tree blog
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

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.

BGAMUG: Have more fun and do more with your computer. Join the BGAMUG computer club! Meeting is every fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. See http:/www.bgamug.org or call 781-8504.

This fun ornament reflection photo is by Brittany (Halo) on Flickr.