Cheap and Free Events for August in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky - update #5

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 Hi, all! 

This is the August 2010 - update #5.

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.

Tuesday, August 24

From the Riverview at Hobson Grove site on Facebook:"Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to present the program "Nature's Bounty in Textiles" on Tuesday, August 24th at 11:30am. Sandy Staebell, the Registrar and Collections Curator at the WKU Kentucky Museum, will discuss how plants and animals interpret the glory of nature as design elements and pattern names in many historic textiles. Attendees have the opportunity to bring their own quilts and coverlets with natural themes to display and discuss afterwards. For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565. $15 each. Reservations are required. Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park."

Wednesday, August 25

Free computer class: Introduction to Genealogy Resources 6-7 p.m., BG Main Library. You must pre-register. Call 781-4882.

Free Chance to Make a Difference. Learn about the suicide warning signs for Suicide Prevention Month. 6-7:30 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 600 Veterans Memorial Highway. Must pre-register. Call 843-8430.

Thursday, August 26

Remember Care Group meeting, 4:30 p.m. Christian Health Center, 1800 Westen Street, BG. For people and families that have had Alzheimers or Dementia affect their lives. http://www.ChristianCareCommunities.org.

Literary Cafe. Graham Drive Community Branch library, a study hall where kids can come and do homework and also get help from tutors upon request. Find out more: 781-1441.  

BG League of Bicyclists Easy Riders ride. 6 p.m. Starts at Kereiakes Park. Helmets are required. Mostly flat 1-2 mile ride. Suitable for all riders and types of bicycles. http://www.bglob.com. Call 784-2836. 

Free Computer Class at the Warren County Main Library. 6-7 p.m. Beginning Your Resume. Must pre-register. Call 781-4882.

Friday, August 27

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

National Corvette Museum Bridal Event. 

7:00 p.m. Sweeney Todd. For ages 12 and up. Capital Arts Youth Theater. 782-2787. 

Saturday, August 28

Free Yoga in the Park 8-9 a.m. Kiwanis Club donations are accepted. 782-6984. Kereikes Park behind the shelter, by the Tennis Courts. Newcomers OK. Email kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com. 

3rd Annual Delafield Homecoming Festival - Sugar Maple Square, BG. Live music, dancers, more. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Find out more: Call Shirley Y. at 270-904-4063.

Beauty of the Railroad: Depot Architecture. Talk by Eileen Starr.  8:30 a.m. L & N Depot, BG. All Aboard Meeting. 

3rd Annual Down Syndrome Poker Run 9 a.m. $10 and $5 events, Hillvue Heights Church back parking lot on Nashville Road. Call Pam for more info. 792-3052.

Playground Yoga 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. for kids age 2-6 and their parents or grandparents. Kereiakes Park, behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. Donations to the Kiwanis Club accepted, but not required.

2nd Annual Family Fun Day with the WKU Football Team. Houchens-Smith Stadium, WKU. Many events. Free parking and admission. Concessions open. 745-6562. Balloon art, inflatables, face painting, more. Meet the Topperettes, the WKU Cheerleaders, and Big Red.

11th Annual Grape Stomp in Portland, Tennessee. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. Sumner Crest Winery, 615-325-4086. http://www.sumnercrestwinery.com. 

T.C. Cherry Dedication Ceremony. T.C. Cherry Elementary? Not sure of the location. 2:45 p.m. 

47th Annual Ice Cream Social at Christ United Methodist Church at 716 Cave Mill Road. Everyone is welcome. 842-4343 and 842-8762. Hot dogs, ice cream, inflatables, face painting, more. Adults $7, 12 and under $3.

Vette City Vixens Roller Derby 6:30 p.m. at The Skate Box. $10 at the door, $8 in advance. 843-3394.

Sweeney Todd 7 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Presented by the Capital Arts Youth Theater. 782-2787.

Sunday, August 29

Sweeney Todd 3 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Presented by the Capital Arts Youth Theater. 782-2787.

Monday, August 30

10 a.m. Free Computer class, Facebook for Beginners. Graham Drive Community Branch library. Call to pre-register at 781-1441.

Potter Children's Home children's consignment sale. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Today is half price. 2350 Nashville Road at the Potter Children's Home Gymnasium. http://www.dkdkgoose.com.

Car Show 6-10 p.m. at Wha Bah's Steakhouse and Saloon, 782-6400, Tiki Bar and Grill outside.

Tuesday, August 31

Newborn Care and Safety Class 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 247 Double Springs Road (The Housing Authority). Run by the Medical Center. You must pre-register. Call 745-0942.

Spanish Explorers Club - BG Main Library, 781-4882. For elementary school students.

PJ Tales Storytime. BG Main Library, 781-4882, ask for Stephanie W. Stories, songs, and a craft. Kids, dress in your PJ's.

6-7 p.m. BG Main Library - Free computer class, Compose your Resume. Must pre-register. Call 781-4882.

Looking ahead:

Wednesday, September 1st

Chaney's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Opens today. Find out more: http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. 843-5567.

Welcome Back WKU Festival - Companies will have booths set up at WKU's South Lawn today from 11-3. Western students probably can find some great freebies here. You can rent a booth for $150.00, contact the BG Chamber of Commerce at 781-3200.

Thursday, September 2nd

BG League of Bicyclists Easy Rider Ride. Helmets are required. Starts at Keriakes Park. "Mostly flat -2 hour ride." Suitable for just about any rider and bike. Questions: Call 784-2836.

September 3 and 4 there will be Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's. 

Also: Keep the date: the International Festival is going to be held on September 25th, 9-7 at Circus Square Park. 


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 
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Some fun August events in or near Bowling Green, Kentucky

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More fun events!

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

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

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.

(from SOKY Happenings) "BG Hot Rods ! WNKY Family Sunday 5:00PM
VS Lansing Lugnuts (Toronto Blue Jays affiliate team)Hot Rods Backpack Giveaway first 1,000 12 & under-Presented by Coca-Cola/Bowling Green Ballpark 901-2121 www.BGHotRods.com (Kids ages 14 & under can run the bases after the Game)" Call for prices.

August 3rd (from WBKO) Selected Community Events "School Supplies Scavenger Hunt Aug 3, 2010 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Daymar College, 2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Daymar College will host a school supplies scavenger hunt! The first 250 school-age children who arrive will go on a scavenger hunt to find free school supplies. School-age children of all grades are welcome to participate and must be accompanied by an adult."

From the Downtown Redevelopment page: "BB & T 31st Annual Concerts in the Park. 6:30-9:00PM-Fountain Square Park-Notorious (Southern Rock/Blues)
7:30-10:00PM-Circus Square Park-Andy & The Rockers
Free & open to the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs & blankets!"

August 6th (from the Chaney's Dairy Barn site)  Ice Cream and a Moo-vie. 6-8:30 p.m. 9191 Nashville Road. From the site:

6 & 7: ICE CREAM & A MOOVIE - CHARLOTTE'S WEB. Free Admission, movie starts at dusk, please no outside food or drink. 

(Also) "AUGUST 6TH - AG NIGHT | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | featuring the Mobile Science Activities Center & Kentucky Kate from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Free Hayrides, Youth Coloring Contest & More!"

August 6 (from WBKO) "Old Style Supper and Auction Aug 6, 2010 4:30pm
The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State St., Bowling Green
Old Style Supper and Auction will provide needed resources for the Foster Grandparent Program...This event includes cash door prizes, cake walk, great food and a live auction of many items. The price for adults is $5 and children under 5 get in free. For more information about this event and Community Action of Southern Kentucky, please visit www.casoky.org."

 August 6th (from WCVK) "8/6/10 Church-wide garage sale at St. John United Methodist Church, Owensboro, will be Aug. 6 & 7, 7 a.m. each day. For more information call 683-6326."

Also from WCVK: "8/6/10 Agriculture Night at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, will be Aug. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. The night will feature Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture’s Mobile Science Activities Center. There will be free hayrides, pony rides, local agriculture businesses, plus Ice Cream and a Moovie. For more information call 843-5567."

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

August 7th: "Yard Sale & Tables For Rent Aug 7, 2010 9am-2pm (From WBKO)
The Salvation Army Thrift Store Parking Lot 401 W. Main Ave. Bowling Green, Ky 42101
Yard Sale with tables to rent. - - -...Baby items to adult clothing. Small appliances and furniture. We will also be selling food and drinks. $10.00 for 1 table and $17.00 for 2 tables. You keep all your earnings. Money is due by Tuesday August 3. Contact Justin or Chansey Johnson 270-843-3485. Money from the table rentals goes towards the youth retreat in March. To rent (a ) table or for more information (call) Justin or Chansey Johnson at 270-843-3485.

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.

Creating a Sachet Workshop with Esli Pelly

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 1:00pm

Riverview at Hobson Grove, Bowling Green, KY"

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"

August 13: From the Downtown Redevelopment page:  The Bowling Green Gallery Hop 08.13.2010 5:00-8:00PM Your community connection to art! 

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

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."

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"

 From the Chaney's Dairy Barn site: 20 & 21: Ice Cream and a MOO-vie - Monsters VS Aliens. 

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.

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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!

Thanks to these 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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November Free and Cheap Events 09

This posting contains fun, free, or cheap events and things to do in November in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The sources are listed after most postings and/or at the bottom of the page.

NOVEMBER

Thursday, Nov. 12: Meet author Robert Dickey. His book: Charles Garvin: Dynasty of Dimes. Barnes and Noble, Bowling Green. 746-9779. From the SOKY Happenings calendar. Visit Soky Happenings on the web at http://www.sokyhappenings.com.

Thursday, November 12 - The Star of Bethehem Planetarium Show. Free. Hardin Planetarium HPL Planetarium. 7-8 p.m. Karen Long karen.long@wku.edu. From the WKU Events page.

Thursday, Nov. 12: Free computer class at 6:00 p.m. at the Bowling Green Main Library. Digital Catalog. Call 781-4882 to register. From the SOKY Happenings calendar. Visit Soky Happenings on the web at http://www.sokyhappenings.com.

"Friday, November 13 - 5pm - 8pm The Big Read Event – Gatsby Style Party, Kentucky Library & Museum. Celebrate the opening of the new Decorative Arts Gallery at the Kentucky Library & Museum in 1920s style. Enjoy free food, drinks, and fun. Jazz music and vintage cars from the period will be on hand. Costumes are optional but encouraged. Space is limited, so call 745-5016 to make your reservation." From WBKO.com's Community Events page about The Big Read - find more there too.
Also this is listed in the Soky Happenings calendar.

Friday Nov. 13: FREE computer class  "Beginning your resume."  Bowling Green main library. Call 781-4882 to register. From the SOKY Happenings calendar. Visit Soky Happenings on the web at http://www.sokyhappenings.com.

Friday, Nov. 13 - Chemistry Magic Show. WKU DUC.  8 A.M. - 1 P.M. DUC 0224. Jessica Gilland 270-745-6169, jessica.gilland@wku.edu.

Friday, Nov. 13 Native American Living Village. South Lawn, WKU. 9-4 p.m. Darlene Applegate 270-745-5094. This event will run from November 13-14, 2009. From the WKU Events page.

Saturday, Nov. 14:  "St. James United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Breakfast served 8-10 a.m. lunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 842-4949." From the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau. See their Calendar page - more events are there too.
Additional information from the Soky Happenings magazine: Baked goods will be available, as well as a White Elephant Table and homemade crafts. Money made from the event will go to charitable causes. 842-4949. Their address is 575 Winfield Drive, off Fairview Avenue.

Saturday, Nov. 14: Christ United Methodist church also has an old-fashioned Christmas Walk and Bazaar today. They will have a vintage item display, craft items, and will also serve breakfast and lunch. Their address is 716 Cave Mill Road. 842-4343. This information is from the Soky Happenings magazine.
More info: all proceeds from this event will benefit missions. The event is being put on by United Methodist Women. It is their 17th annual event. They will have a silent auction and Grandma's Treasure Room too.
From the WCVK website Community Happenings page.

Saturday, Nov. 14: Christ Episcopal Church also has a bazaar today. Theirs is from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. They will be having a Chili Luncheon too. Look for Red Cross teddy bears today and gifts. Santa will also be there, so bring your camera. 781-7377. This information is from the Soky Happenings magazine too.

Saturday, Nov. 14: 4th Annual Fall Fest Open Horse Show, 10:00 a.m. WKU Ag Expo Center. Training barrels will be at 10:00 a.m., and the Show will be at 4:00 p.m. This information is from the Soky Happenings magazine. 

Saturday, Nov. 14: FREE Music Happenings: Ashley Lewis Senior Flute Recital, 5:30 p.m. at WKU Fine Arts Center, 745-3751, and the WKU Jazz Band plays at 7:30 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center 782-2787. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Saturday, Nov. 14: Cruisin' for a Cure Chili Supper at Theresa's Restaurant, Bowling Green. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and support the Juvenile Diabetes Association. 991-1336. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Sun, November 15, 2pm – 3pm Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show.

"1906 University Blvd., Hardin Planetarium, WKU, Bowling Green

The presentation will show the audience the Bethlehem sky around the time that Christ was born, and discuss several astronomical possibilities for the Christmas Star. Doors will open 15 minutes before show time. No one will be admitted after the lecture begins. Children twelve years of age and under should be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for admission. For further information contact 270-745-4044, www.physics.wku.edu/planetarium."  http://visitbgky.com/

FROM THE WKU SITE: Karen Long is the contact. karen.long@wku.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 15: Horse Show 10:00 a.m. at  the WKU Ag Expo Center. Southern Kentucky Team Penning and Ranch Sorting. 270-784-6909. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Sunday, Nov. 15: Watch the Vette City Vixens roller derby team practice! 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call Geronimo Jenni at 779-2505. The Skate Box, Bowling Green.  Their website is at www.vettecityvixens.com. They are also on Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Monday, November 16: Free performance by the African Drum Corps. FAC Colonnade. 2-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Folk Studies and Anth./Office of International Programs, WKU. Phone 270-745-4857. From the WKU Events pages.

Monday, November 16: Yoga class, 5-6 p.m. The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center. 745-0942. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Tuesday, Nov. 17: State Street United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar - a great place to find Christmas gifts. Tue, November 17, 9:00am – 1:30pm

1101 State Street, State Street United Methodist Church, Bowling Green

For more information call 842-8171. http://visitbgky.com/

The luncheon will feature lasagna. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Luncheon tickets are $7.00. They are available in advance or at the door. Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This information is from the WCVK Community Happenings page.

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Free computer class - Email Basics. 2 p.m., Bowling Green Main Library. Call 781-4882 to register. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Chick-Fil-A Kids Night. Crafts, free ice cream, face painting, balloons, and the Cow will be there. Campbell Lane Chick-Fil-A. 782-6807. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Tuesday, Nov. 17: World Drum Circle on the Hill. FAC Colonnade, 2-4 p.m. Folk Studies and Anth/Office of International Programs 270-745-4857. From the WKU Event pages.

Tuesday, Nov. 17: Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show. WKU's Hardin Planetarium. Free. 7-8 p.m. Karen Long, karen.long@wku.edu. (remember: nobody is admitted after the lecture begins.) From the WKU Event pages.

745-4044.  From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Tuesday, Nov. 17: American Revival - Celebrating the New Stars of American Roots Music. 7:30 p.m. FREE to the public. Capital Arts Center. 782-2787. WKU Cultural Enhancement. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Groups and artists that will perform: The Dixie Bee-Liners, Sierra Hull, and Uncle Earl. Find out more here and see the promo poster:

http://www.wku.edu/pcal/cultural-enhancement-series

Wednesday, Nov. 18: World Fair, WKU's DUC. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of International Programs, WKU. 745-4857. From the WKU Event pages. 

Wednesday, Nov. 18: Community Engagement Workshop at the ALIVE Center, BG. Must be registerd by last Monday to attend. Free lunch provided. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 782-0082. This workshop teaches how to involve others in making lasting impacts in the community. 1818 31-W By-pass.  From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Wednesday, Nov. 18: The BG Neighborhood Sewing Group meets from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m All skill levels are welcome. They discuss sewing related topics and have a sewing project too. Bring your sewing machine. Warren County Extension Office, 3132 Nashville Road. Maureen Harrison 991-4431. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Wednesday, Nov. 18: FREE computer class. Compose your resume. Bowling Green Main Library. Call 781-4882 to register. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Wednesday, Nov. 18: FREE meditation class. The Yoga Loft, downtown BG. 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Call 996-0414. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Wednesday, Nov. 18: Yu-Ni Lin Piano Recital. Free. WKU Fine Arts Center. 745-3751. From Soky Happenings magazine.  

Thursday, Nov. 19: The Spice of Rice. Garrett room 103. Dr. Johnston Njoku. WKU. 745-4857. From the WKU Event Page.

Thursday, Nov. 19: Hillview Heights church sponsors a concert today featuring Micah, Hat Trick with Tyrone Dunn, and Bobby Baldwin and Wigglestik. 6:30 p.m. at Hillview Heights Church, 3219 Nashville Road. $5.00 admission benefits the Down Syndrome Buddy House. 842-0012. From the WCVK website Community Happenings page.

Thursday, Nov. 19: Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show. WKU's Hardin Planetarium. Free. 7-8 p.m. Karen Long, karen.long@wku.edu. (remember: nobody is admitted after the lecture begins.) From the WKU Event pages.

Call 745-4044. From Soky Happenings magazine.  

Thursday, Nov. 19: FREE computer class. Introduction to Computers and the Internet. 6:00 p.m. Bowling Green Main Library. Call 781-4882 to register.

Thursday, Nov. 19: Far-Away Places - The Baker's Boy - Reflections on Belize in the 70's. Barry Kitterman. Barnes and Noble, BG. 746-9779. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Friday, November 20th. Cinderella, The World's Favorite Fairy Tale

WKU Gordon Wilson Hall GWH 100, 4-6 p.m.

Contact Doris Patrick 270-745-5845 or email doris.patrick@wku.edu

Adults $3.00, children under 12 $2.00. "A touching and entertaining journey through Cinderella tales from around the world, guided by Cinderella herself." Suitable for all ages. From the WKU Events page.

Cinderella is also showing on Saturday, Nov. 21st from 1-3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22nd from 3-5 p.m. Make sure to call and double-check the playing times.

Friday, Nov. 20: Geography Awareness Day Fair. WKU's South Campus. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jill Brown, 270-745-4857.

Friday, Nov. 20: WKU Symphonic Band Concert. Tickets are $5.00. Capital Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. 745-3751 or 782-2787. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Friday, Nov. 20: AARP meeting, BG. 11:30 - 1:30 P.M. First Christian Church, BG. 782-3904.

Saturday, Nov. 21: Opera at the Depot. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00. Scenes, songs, and arias from the American Stage. L & N Depot, BG. 745-3751 or 745-7317. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Sunday, Nov. 22  The Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show. (free) WKU's Hardin Planetarium. Free. 2:00 p.m. Karen Long, karen.long@wku.edu. (remember: nobody is admitted after the lecture begins.) 

Call 745-4044. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Sunday, Nov. 22: CROP Hunger Walk. 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the BG/WC Ministerial Association. Donations of money and/or canned goods welcome. Walk begins and ends at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 807 Campbell Lane. Contact: Chis Patterson 842-4949.

Thursday, Nov. 19: Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show. WKU's Hardin Planetarium. Free. 7-8 p.m. Karen Long, karen.long@wku.edu. (remember: nobody is admitted after the lecture begins.) From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Sunday, Nov. 22: Opera at the Depot. 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00. Scenes, songs, and arias from the American Stage. L & N Depot, BG. 745-3751 or 745-7317. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Monday, Nov. 23: Yoga class. 5-6 p.m.  The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center, BG. 745-0942, www.mcbg.com. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

"11/23/09 Warren County Public Library presents Richard Paul Evans, author of The Christmas Box, on Nov. 23, 6 p.m. The free event will be in the Fellowship Hall of Christ Episcopal Church next door to the Main Library on State Street. Tickets are necessary for admission and are available at the Main Library and the Bob Kirby Branch. For more information call 781-4882." From the WCVK website Community Happenings page.

Tuesday, Nov. 24: Free computer class 6:00 p.m. Computing for Seniors. Bowling Green Main Library. Call 781-4882 to register. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Wednesday, Nov. 25: Free meditation class. The Yoga Loft, downtown BG. 996-0414. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Thursday, Nov. 26 Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, Nov. 27 Antique Dealer's Christmas Open House in Franklin. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Franklin. 270-586-3040 or 1-866-531-2040. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

"Sat, November 28, 8:30am – 10:00am

401 Kentucky Street, Historic Railpark and Train Museum

In honor of Pearl Harbor, General Dan Cherry will tell the story of the 728th Battalion, formed only of L and N employees and their service to the US. 270-745-7317 or www.historicrailpark.com"

From http://visitbgky.com.

Danish and coffee will be served. Everyone is welcome. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Saturday, Nov. 28  Antique Dealer's Christmas Open House in Franklin. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown Franklin. 270-586-3040 or 1-866-531-2040. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Chaney's Dairy Barn Holiday Open House

Sat., November 28, 11am – 4pm

9191 Nashville Road, Chaney's Dairy Barn, Bowling Green

Browse our Kentucky gift shop, sample Kentucky made food items, order a gift basket and enjoy tasty refreshments. US-31 W South, Bowling Green. 270-843-5567 or www.chaneysdairybarn.com. From http://visitbgky.com.

Check out their Holiday Open House poster here:

Chaney's Dairy Barn Holiday Open House poster

Chaney's will be offering samples of Kentucky Proud products today too, plus they have holiday gift baskets to look at. They will also be serving free hot chocolate, spice tea, and cookies.

Monday Nov. 30 -  Revuesicals. Gordon Wilson Hall GWH 0100. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Contact Doris Patrick 270-745-5845 or email doris.patrick@wku.edu. Come prepared to sing along, as musicals old and new are served up by members of the Music Theatre History and Repertoire class. Last year's show featured Hello Dolly, Sideshow, and How to Succeed. From the WKU Event pages. 

This show is also offered on Tuesday, Dec. 1st from 8-10 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 30: FREE computer class. Facebook for beginners. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Bowling Green Main Library. Call 781-4882 to register. From Soky Happenings magazine. 

Monday, Nov. 30: Pet Night with Santa. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Greenwood Mall, 782-9047. From Soky Happenings magazine.

Where I got these links:

The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
The WKU Events pages 
Soky Happenings
The WKU Cultural Enhancement Series 
www.chaneysdairybarn.com
The WCVK website Community Happenings page

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