Updated! Events and things to do this week, Mon.-Wed., September 17-19

Here are some selected events going on Monday-Wednesday of this week in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

This blog has been updated. See the events coming up for Bowling Green's Bicentennial! This info. was provided by the Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau, which puts out a weekly email about great events. YOU can sign up for it by contacting marissa at visitbgky dot com.

Here is their complete list of things going on this week:
What's Happening This Week in Bowling Green, Kentucky


This week, all week long, Chaney's has their Corn Maze open! Find out more at their site here: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/.

A corn maze in England. By Lewis Clarke, from geograph.org.uk, on Wikimedia Commons.

Jackson's Orchard has Apple Time this month! Find out more: http://www.jacksonsorchard.com/.

Monday, September 17th
Hotel, Inc. has an Open House today from 12:30 p.m. on. Find out more at this Daily News article.

A free computer class is offered today from 6-7:30 p.m., Microsoft Excel Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance club meets tonight from 6:30 - 930 p.m. at the FOP for ages 21 and up. Call for more info: 991-4040.

Orchestra Kentucky plays at SKyPAC tonight at 7:30. Find out more: 904-1880 and http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/. This is their opening night.

Tuesday, September 18th
The Graham Drive community library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. Call for more information: 781-1441.

The Main branch library also offers a free computer class today, Learn to Download Ebooks and Audiobooks at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Author Dianna Love will discuss her book "Curse" at 6i p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. 
You can pick up your free ticket at any library location. 782-0252. Here is her website: http://www.AuthorDiannaLove.com.

Wednesday, Septemer 19th
AARP sponsors a Driver Safety Program today from 9-1 at the Health and Wellness Center at Chandler Park. You must pre-register to attend. Find out more: 745-0942.

The Main branch library offers a free computer class today, Computing for Seniors, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class is offered today from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove branch library. It is Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Bob  Kirby Branch library offers another free class, Introduction to Social Networking, at 2:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Also, save the date!


Here is a really neat sounding event, from the


Tuesday, September 18th
The Graham Drive community library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. Call for more information: 781-1441.

The Main branch library also offers a free computer class today, Learn to Download Ebooks and Audiobooks at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Author Dianna Love will discuss her book "Curse" at 6i p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. 
You can pick up your free ticket at any library location. 782-0252. Here is her website: http://www.AuthorDiannaLove.com.

Wednesday, Septemer 19th
AARP sponsors a Driver Safety Program today from 9-1 at the Health and Wellness Center at Chandler Park. You must pre-register to attend. Find out more: 745-0942.

The Main branch library offers a free computer class today, Computing for Seniors, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class is offered today from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove branch library. It is Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Bob  Kirby Branch library offers another free class, Introduction to Social Networking, at 2:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Also, save the date!

From the Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau:

<Sept. 20th, Thursday> "Pioneer Cemetery Lantern Tour & Bicentennial Festival
There's no better time to say 'i love bg' than this week as Bowling Green celebrates its Bicentennial. An entertaining living history event, The Pioneer Cemetery Lantern Tour, offers a glance at some of BG's formative residents. The docent-led walking tour will be offered at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. this Thursday and introduces patrons to 10 notable inhabitants of the city's first cemetery.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students/ seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets and gather at NAPA Auto Parts about 15 minutes before your desired tour. Visit the link below to learn more. 

Several events are planned as part of the city's Bicentennial Celebration including Friday afternoon's City Hall Open House. This event from 4 to 6 p.m. is open to the public and features food and drink in addition to announcing the student writing contest winners. 

Then on Saturday, head to Circus Square Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Bowling Green Bicentennial Festival featuring Blue Light Special, children's inflatables, a large bungee trampoline, face painting, balloon animals, food vendors, and so much more. Call 270-393-3642 or visit www.bgky.org for more information."
 
Pioneer Cemetery Lantern Tour

And from the WCVK Community Happenings Page:
"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

Saturday, October 27th: The Bowling Green Zombie Walk! http://www.facebook.com/BGZombieWalk.


You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

I love Bowling Green!

Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events.

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 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 for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page:
"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

I love Bowling Green!

Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events.

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 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 for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

New event Sunday! Updated Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Thursday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 5th

Here are selected events for today (Thursday Aug. 2) through Sunday, Aug. 5

NEW NEW - - just added: There will be a FREE celebration starting at 8 a.m. of the arrival of NASA's Curiosity Rover on Mars on Sunday, August 5th. Find out more: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/16552/.
Check below on Sunday's area and at the link for more about this event.

Fountain Square Park by Peter Dutton.

Thursday, August 2nd

Today is the Grand Opening of the new Jimmy Johns restaurant at 1689 Campbell Lane. They have $1.00 Sub sandwiches from 11-3.
 

The WKU Chess Club meets at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278.

Tonight is the Spirits in the Cave fundraiser for Lost River Cave. This event is already sold out. Find out more for next year: Spirits in the Cave  and Spirits in the Cave Event Site.

Friday, August 3rd
Today is the Grateful Gathering music event at WhaBah Steakhouse. This event continues tomorrow. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Find out more: 782-6400 or http://www.gratefulgathering.com. From the site: "Indoors - August 3, 2012  9 PM - Close Featuring Homemade Water & 3 More Acts."

The Smiths Grove branch library has a free computer class today, Introduction to Computers and the Internet. From the Adult Events page at the Warren County Library site: "In this class, we will start at the "ON" switch, learn the basics of computer use and get you online in no time!"

Concerts in the Park has their Friday Nights Live event at both downtown parks tonight at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. 782-0222.

Beech Bend Park has the 11th Annual NMCA Hot Rod and Muscle Car Nationals this weekend. For more info: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm and the Event Preview.

Saturday, August 4th

Today the Grateful Gathering music event continues at WhaBah Steakhouse. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Find out more: 782-6400 or http://www.gratefulgathering.com. From the site: "Indoors - August 4, 2012  10 - Close, Featuring Jessie McReynolds & 3 More Acts."

CASA of South Central Kentucky has a Tennis Tournament today and tomorrow at Keriakes Park. 782-5353. See more about it at their Facebook page here: CASA's FB Page. (Their rain date is August 13-14).


Beech Bend Park has the 11th Annual NMCA Hot Rod and Muscle Car Nationals this weekend. For more info: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm and the Event Preview.


From the WCVK Community Happenings site: "8/4/12 Northside Free Will Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. Will have a free movie premier of Veggie Tales newest, “The Penniless Princess”, on August 4th 2012 at 2:00 pm. There will be free popcorn, drinks, balloons, door prizes, fun for all ages. For more information call: Crickette at 270-535-5928" 

Sunday, August 5th
Beech Bend Park has the 11th Annual NMCA Hot Rod and Muscle Car Nationals this weekend. For more info: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm and the Event Preview.


CASA of South Central Kentucky has a Tennis Tournament today at Keriakes Park. 782-5353. See more about it at their Facebook page here: CASA's FB Page. (Their rain date is August 13-14).

Today is the WKYU-PBS Pool Party at Russell Sims Aquatic Park from 1-5 p.m. Tickets for $1.00 off regular admission are available at BG McDonald's locations. Find out more: WKU News

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a celebration today - the Kentucky Monthly August Issue Celebration from 3-5 p.m. 843-5567. They will feature "buy one scoop, get one free in a cup or plain cone" (from their website) and "Register to win prizes... including a trip to Opryland Resort." Find out more:  http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

NEW NEW - - just added: There will be a FREE celebration starting at 8 a.m. of the arrival of NASA's Curiosity Rover on Mars on Sunday, August 5th. Find out more: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/16552/.
Check below on Sunday's area and at the link for more about this event.

 From the WKU News website:
"The public is invited to join area astronomers at Western Kentucky University’s Hardin Planetarium Sunday (Aug. 5) for a free celebration of the arrival at Mars of NASA’s Curiosity rover.
Doors open at 8 p.m. and just before midnight, the event culminates with a chance to watch the live NASA-TV satellite feed from Mars Science Laboratory mission control of Curiosity’s scheduled entry, descent and 12:30 a.m. landing on Mars. Through out the night there will be Mars themed activities, speakers and exhibits for all participants to enjoy, including demonstrations of orbital mechanics, balloon-powered rocket challenges, and discussions of “The War of the Worlds” and other fictional tales of Martians or life on Mars. From twilight until about 10:30 p.m. participants may view Mars and Saturn through small telescopes."


and Save the Date!
Other fun events are coming up.

August 6 is a Summer Stroll on Indianola from 7-8 p.m. The Rain Date is the 27th.
August 6 All Warren County Public libraries will be closed today for Inservice training.
August 7 is a free computer class at the Main branch library, Microsoft Excel Basics from 2-3:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.
August 10 is the Gallery Hop from 5-8. Come visit the potters at The Pots Place at 428 East Main Street!
August 10 will also be Concerts in the Park from6:30 - 10 p.m.
August 10-11 is also the Duncan Hines Festival at Circus Square Park.

August 11 is Agriculture Night at Chaney's Dairy Barn - 4 - 7:30 p.m. plus Ice Cream and a Moovie.
August 11 and 12 is the Dog Agility Trial at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. 745-3976.
August 14 is a Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove from 3:30 - 6 p.m. 843-5565. You must pre-register to attend by emailing Laura Southard at riverview.at.hg@att.net. The cost is only $5.00 per person. From the City website: "In this two day workshop, each child will learn to piece together and create a small quilt for their doll's bed.".
September 29th is the International Festival.

You can download flyers for library events here.

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How to register for the 8th Annual Polar Express event.

Registering for the 8th Annual Polar Express Event.

I just got this information via email.

This link tells how to register for the 8th Annual Polar Express storytime event at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum on November 11th.

How to register for the Polar Express event this year.

Their logo for this event shows the dates of this event: December 5, 6, 7, and 12,13, 14. It was a very popular event last year.

What is the Polar Express event?

It is a free event (you must pre-register) where readings are held of the popular Polar Express book inside of a real train car.

Call 745-7317 for more information.

You can also find out more about this fun event here: All Aboard the Polar Express from the American Towns site.

To see events for this week, just go to this link: Events this week for Nov. 8-13.

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Fun Bowling Green Events Oct. 1-9, 2011

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Fun Events this Week in the Bowling Green area

Here is the new weekly "what's happening" update for the Betsyanne Events blog page.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do this week listed here.

So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog.

A new shop, Tea Squares, is on Fountain Square! Here is an article about them. Go by to check them out this week, and tell Theresa Betsy sent you. :-)

Chaney's Pumpkin Pickin' Festival continues today. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Click here to see all the activities and prices. They also have a Corn Maze through the end of the month. From the Macaroni Kid site:

"Chaney’s Corn Maze is back again! Come join Chaney’s and explore the corn maze either during the day or at night. Everyone must have a ell phone when they go into the maze. Chaney’s recommends trying the maze at night, when it is more challenging but remember to bring a flashlight. The maze is open during regular business hours Monday - Saturday 7am - 9 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 8 pm."

Where: Chaney's Dairy Barn on Nashville Road

When: n/a

Who: Chaney's Dairy Barn

How: Just Show Up

Cost: Admission is $7 and includes a scoop of Chaney’s homemade ice cream.

For more info: For more information visit http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com or find them on Facebook or call 270- 843-5567.

Jackson's Orchard has activities this month through Halloween. From the Macaroni Kid website: "That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson’s Orchard Hot Dog Cart!"

Saturday, October 1st
The Trikes and Bikes rally continues today. starting at 9 a.m. at the Carroll Knicely Center. From the SoKy Calendar: "come out for rides, food, vendors, entertainment, food, tours and more. 1-800-843-9460."

The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy.  781-6233. From their FB page: "Six breast cancer survivors band together to take on more than just their cancer and its side effects. They take on life! One weekend only! Call 270-781-6233 for reservations!

Chaney's Pumpkin Pickin' Festival - this Festival has Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch, Kids' activities, more. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Click here to see all the activites and prices. Radar the Weather Dog will be there from 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, October 2nd
WKU has a Lee Blakeman, Low Brass Studio Recital with Deanna Catlett, accompanying, at the WKU Fine Arts Center #189 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. 745-3751. From the WKU Calendar.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221. 

The Southern Kentucky Ranch Horse Association has a horse show starting at 9 am at the Ag Expo Center today. Find out more: 606-425-1198 or 1-606-305-5698.

The play Noises Off is at WKU's Russell Miller Theater today at 3 p.m. Admission is $12.00 for adult, and students are $10.00. 745-5845.

The Public Theater of Kentucky present The Pirates of Chemo at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Here is the Facebook page for this play: Pirates of the Chemotherapy.  781-6233. From their FB page: "Six breast cancer survivors band together to take on more than just their cancer and its side effects. They take on life! One weekend only! Call 270-781-6233 for reservations!

The Twilight Thunder Cruise (a motorcycle parade) benefiting Kids on the Block, starts at 5:30 p.m. (registration) at the Harley Davidson location and ends at Circus Square Park. It will be held rain or shine. From the Soky Happenings site. http://www.kykob.org and http://www.kykob.org/page.cfm?pageid=26 and their TV spot.

Monday, October 3rd

Dance Arts in Bowling Green has a Princess and the Frog Fall Break Dance Camp for ages 4-10 on October 3-7. Call the Dance Arts studio to register. 842-6811.

The Bob Kirby Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. and Kirby Kids at 3. 782-0252.

The Main Branch library downtown has A free Intro to Computers class at 10-11 a.m. and a free Coupons 101 class from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

From the WKU Calendar: The play Noises Off is at WKU's Russell Miller Theater today at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.00 for adult, and students are $10.00. 745-5845.

There is a free Japanese Traditional Dance and Music Education Tour event at 7 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Hall. This event is open to the public. 745-5203. From the WKU Calendar page: "October 3rd: Japanese Traditional Dance and Music Education Tour, Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH Lobby, Time: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Contact: Kumi Ishii." OR call Jessica at 270-993-3548.

WKU Theater and Dance present Noises Off at 8 p.m. Tickets are adults $12, students $10.

Tuesday, October 4th

The Main Branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m., Preschool Spanish at 11:30 a.m., LEGO Club meeting at 6 p.m. for ages 5 and up, and Spanish Explorers at 4:00. Call for more info. : 781-4882.

From the WKU Calendar: The play Noises Off is at WKU's Russell Miller Theater today at 8 p.m. Admission is $12.00 for adult, and students are $10.00. 745-5845.

The Bob Kirby branch library has a free computer class, Ebay for Beginners from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

WKU Theater and Dance present Noises Off at 8 p.m. Tickets are adults $12, students $10.

Wednesday, October 5th

The WKU Chess Club meets from 9-12 Barnes and Noble bookstore today for all skill levels. You may want to bring your chess set. Visitors and the public are welcome. Questions? Call 918-809-6278.

The Warren County Health Department has a Healthy Baby Workshop today from 1- 3 p.m. Call for more info. Rachael 901-5243 or email rpeters@lifeskills.com. Refreshments, a $20 gift card, and prizes for attendee women pregnant or up to 2 months postpartum only.

The BG Main library and Preschool Storytime at 10:30 am, the presents a free movie, Disney's "Tangled" at 2 p.m. 781-4882. Also, Lego Club for Ages 5 and up is at 6:00 p.m.

The Graham Drive branch library has Graham Troopers at 3 p.m. for school-age students. 781-1441.

The Smiths Grove branch library has Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m., and Kids Craft Time from 3-4 pm. This activity is for Kids K-6th Grade. 563-6651.

The Bob Kirby branch library has a Fall Break "Break Out" party for Teens in Junior High and Middle School stating at 3:30 p.m. Activities, games, more.

Thursday, October 6th

Warren County Main Branch library has a free computer class, Microsoft Word for Beginners, today from 10-11 a.m. They also have a free computer class, Intermediate Computers and the Internet from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Warren County Main Branch library has Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m., and High Five Kids Club at 4 p.m. 781-4882.

The Graham Branch library has Teen Thursdays at 5 p.m. for kids ages 6-12th grade. 781-1441.

The Skate Box has Toys for Tots night tonight from 6-8 pm. Bring a new unwrapped toy and get free admission. Only pay $1.00 skate rental, and no charge if you have your own skates. 843-3394.

The Warren County Asylum Haunted house starts today (in the old Reservoir Hill Lifeskills bldg.) This info is from the Macaroni Kid site: "Let the Cancer Cops set the tone for the Halloween season this year with a visit to the Warren County Asylum Haunted House!Special Guest Appearance by John Carpenter, Writer/Director of Halloween, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Visit the website to determine if this is appropriate for your child.

Where: 707 E Main Av, Bowling Green, KY (Reservoir Hill)

When: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Will run each weekend Thursday- Saturday thru 10/31)

Who: All Profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society

How: Just Show Up

Cost: $10 Per Person Admission

For more info:  Contact Jen Edwards 270-535-1088 for further details.http://www.facebook.com/events/#!/event.php?eid=2715930961996"

<Volunteer actors are needed. Call Jen at 393-4750. >

Friday, October 7th

Today the ALIVE Center sponsors Math and Science classes for grades 1-8 from 4-5 p.m. Questions or more info., call 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

The Massacre 843-1919 and Skeleton's Lair 270-622-8171 Haunted Houses open today at 7 p.m.

This is deadline day to have a booth at the KATI Holiday Bazaar. Scroll down for details at the Save the Date Events area.

The Warren County Asylum Haunted House is open from 7-10 at the old Lifeskills building on Reservoir Hill. Volunteer actors are needed. Call Jen at 393-4750.

Saturday, October 8th

The last Second Saturday of the year is today on Fountain Square Park from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be face painting, Sidewalk Sales, booths, horse and carriage rides, Balloon Twisting and more. Come down for the last Second Saturday this year and see the new shops on the square including Tea Squares and Meo's Collection.

From the Macaroni Kid site:

Second Saturday Street Fairs are held around Fountain Square Park. The Downtown Merchants and Professionals organize the event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second Saturday beginning in April through October. There are inflatables and games for kids, horse and carriage rides, both for a modest fee. There is live music, face painting, balloon twisting, food vendors, product vendor booths and more, that will all combine for fun and excitement.  Also look for sidewalk sales by merchants, all in a festive atmosphere that brings back memories of a bustling Downtown area.

Where: Fountain Square Park

When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Who: The Downtown Merchants and Professionals

How: Just Show Up

Cost: No admission

For more info: For more information, contact the Downtown Redevelopment Authority at 270-782-0222.

Tea Squares is having a Capitol Arts Fundraiser today. Participating businesses will have silent auction items on display to bid on. Questions: 904-3889. The Pots Place will be participating. http://www.thepotsplace.com.

Today is also the 4th Annual ArtWorks Art show at Lost River Cave from 10-5.

All three Haunted Houses are open tonight, the Asylum Haunted House, Skeleton's Lair, and The Massacre, starting at 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 9th

The Rainhill Equine Center horse rescue has a tour today from 1-4 at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185. 270-777-3164. http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

Save the Date Events: "10/7/11 Holiday Bazaar at Bowling Green Technical College-KATI Campus will be Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Student Scholarship Fund. Booth rental is $25, and registration must be received by Fri., Oct. 7. Visit www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu for more information or call 901-1012." From the WCVK page.

October 11th: 10/11/11 The CenturyMen will be in concert at First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, October 11th, 2011 7:00 pm this is an auditioned mens chorus . Free to the public. More info please contact Clayton Miller at 270-991-7285 email clayton.miller@wku.edu. From the WCVK page.

October 12th: Guest Chamber Recital, Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0319, Time: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM, Contact: Sarah Berry, Description: Patricia Rudisell (violin) Nicholas Gold (cello) 270.745.3751. From the WKU Calendar.

10/12/11 1st Annual Community Farm & Food Fair at Jackson’s Orchard at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday Oct. 12th. Learn how more agriculture and where , and how are food is made. Recipe & craft demonstrations, farm tours, food sampling, and giveaways. For more information contact Warren County Extension office (270) 842-1681. From the WCVK page.

10/15/11 Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 West Main, Bowling Green, presents “Victorian Skills For Young Ladies and Gentlemen,” a series of workshops for children 8-12. Participants will learn a traditional Victorian hand craft. Workshops are on Saturdays, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, and Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. each day. Reservations are required and fees apply. Call 843-5565.  From the WCVK page.

October 21st is the Bowling Green Gallery Hop. The Pots Place will have new work and snacks at 428 East Main Street. http://www.thepotsplace.com/. Other studios will be open too.


October 22nd: The Vette City Roller Derby Team plays at home! From their website: "Oct.22 VCRD vs. Brawlin Dolls A & B teams(HOME)"


A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 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. 

My Personal Page and blog
The Nontrads site and blog
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Cheap and free events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for November 2010 Version D

These are some selected events in and around the area. Look for more by clicking the links on this site.

This photo of Scottsville Road is by russubur at Flickr. 

November Happenings for the BG, KY area, Version #D.
 This month: Veterans have free admission to the National Corvette Museum. Call 781-7973 for details. 

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.

Also: "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.

Tuesday, November 23rd

A free computer class happens today. It is PowerPoint for Beginners, at the BG Main Library from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another computer class, Computing for Seniors, is at 6-7 p.m. at the BG Main Library. You also must pre-register for this class. Call 781-4882.
Another free class, MacBook Genealogy Sources is from 6-7 p.m. at the Kirby Branch Library. You must pre-register. call 782-0252.
The Skatebox Skate Center is having a $2.00 Skate Night from 6-8 p.m. Call 843-3394. 
Tonight is the WKU Public Astronomy telescope viewing at 7 p.m. Meet at Thompson complex central wing lobby at 7 p.m. Call 745-5940 for more info. http://www.physics.wku.edu.

Wednesday, November 24th

At 9-4 today is a viewing of the WKU Student organizations Holiday Trees at the WKU Library and Museum's Kentucky Room. Call 745-6082 for more info.

An After School Special will be held at the Graham Drive Community Branch library at 3:30 p.m. for students of all ages. Call 781-1441 for more info.

The Skate Box is having an Old School and Jam Skaters event from 7-11 p.m. You must have your own skates. $5.00 per person. 843-3394.

Thursday, November 25th

Thanksgiving!

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "11/25/10 24th Annual Great Turkey 5k Run & 3K Walk will be at Keriakes Park, Bowling Green, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. Awards include medals, pottery, turkeys, and fresh pies. This event is the sole source of funding for the BG Road Runners WKU student athlete scholarships. For more information and early registration visit www.bgrr.com."

From the Country Peddler: State Street UMC and First Christian Church are having a free meal on Thanksgiving for "those who may be alone or unable to prepare a meal." Also: "Walk-ins are welcome for dining in at First Christian Church at the corner of State and 11th streets from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please call 843-3191 or 303-3251 before November 19 for delivery requests."

Runner's is having a Thanksgiving meal plus Christmas auction on Thanksgiving Day at 4 p.m. Cash prizes and giveaways plus the auction will be going on. The location is in Rockfield, at the Old Rock Mart/Jr. Foods Building at 7493 Russellville Road. The raffle costs $10.00 and the prizes are $500 in cash or a moped. Contact Craig at 270-784-9160. Tickets are available now.

7th Street Baptist Church in Bowling Green is also having Thanksgiving for the homeless on Thanksgiving from 11-2.

The Great Turkcy 5K Run and 3K Walk is today at Kereiakes Park. Registration is at 7 a.m. Call 781-3744 for more information. http://www.bgrr.com.

Friday, November 26th 

The Pots Place downtown on Fountain Square will be open with lots of new pots available, PLUS a sales shelf. Come visit! We have new holiday windows I helped with, plus a tree.
The Skate Box is having a Skate Special day today. "Let Mom go Shopping and Spend the Day with Us." 1-6 p.m. $7.00, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. $7.00, 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. $12.00. Prizes, games and more will be available. Call 843-3394 w/questions, or to ask the special rates for groups of 10 or more.
 Rock Garden Farms on 31-W at Woodburn is having an Old Fashioned Christmas in the Country event from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. Call 529-9144.

Saturday, November 27th

The Historic RailPark and Train museum has a free event featuring Chris Gadbois sharing his collection of railroad advertisements and the history of railroad marketing at 8:30 a.m. 745-7317.

A South Indian Dance performance featuring Shankaran Mahadevan, classical Carnatic/Bharatanatyam dancer, will take place at South Warren High School Auditorium (BG) from 4 - 5:15 p.m. Adult tickets are $6.00 and students and children are $3.00. Children 12 and under are free. 746-9508. Find out more at the bgky.org calendar here. 

The National Corvette Museum has a Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus event today at 9 a.m. From the NCM website: "Activities include holiday music, a Nutcracker Ballet performance by WKU Dept. of Dance, arts and crafts activities, a hot buffet breakfast, IGA Land of Sweets and arrival of Santa in a red Corvette! Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids, and includes a museum scavenger hunt. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended by calling 270-781-7973. Check out more information here."

Rock Garden Farms on 31-W at Woodburn is having an Old Fashioned Christmas in the Country event from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. today. Call 529-9144. 

Greenwood Spirits Shoppe at 2825 Scottsville road will have a wine and cheese tasting today from 4-6 p.m. 

Sunday, November 28th
See the WKU decorated trees at the WKU Library and Museum today in the Museum's Kentucky Room from 1-4 p.m. Call 745-6082 for more info.

Save the dates for later in November, and in December:

December 11th and 18th: Chaney's Dairy Barn is having a Breakfast with Santa event from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. both days. 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").


November 30th, there will have a Christmas Card Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove.
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/.

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.

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.

12/3/10 Bowling Green Gallery Hop will be Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m. Get acquainted with area artists and city gallery locations. For information about participating galleries or where to pick up an Official Guide and Map visit www.thebowlinggreengalleryhop.com."

WinterDance at WKU will be December 2-6. 


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. 
 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
Get an inexpensive web page or blog, lessons on software and how to use your computer, ESL (English as a Second Language) English and writing lessons, artist cards, graphic design, logo and form design, and more.
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.