Cheap and Free stuff to do for the Bowling Green, Kentucky area December 27th 2010 through New Years Day 2011

Countdown to New Year's Eve and Day!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday this week. Here are more cheap and free things to do this week and next. I have selected just a few events to list here.

Please double-check each one in case of an error. thanks!

You can find more by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a SoKy Happenings magazine.

You can see more free events for this month on one of the previous postings HERE. 


Here are some of them:

From the WCVK page: "Now-12/31 Rocking’ B Horse and Carriage Company will be offering carriage rides around downtown Bowling Green starting on the square throughout the month of December. Prices are $5 adults, $1 children 13 and under. Half of the proceeds will be donated to different charities including St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Kelly Autism Program. 

More about this is from the WBKO Community Events pages:
First Annual Charity Event "Dec 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 5-9 pm (except December 25th)
Downtown Bowling Green
Rockin B Horse & Carriage Company will be hosting a fundraising event throughout the month of December. They will be offering beautiful carriage rides around downtown Bowling Green starting at the square on December 3rd, the day after lighting of the square. It is $5 for adults and $1 for children 13 and under (must be accompanied by an adult). Half the proceeds will be dontaed to the charities of that particular week.
December 3-10 donating to Breast Cancer Awareness
December 11-17 donating to Kellie Autism Program
December 18-24 donating to St Judes Children's Research Hospital
December 26-31 donating to The Boys and Girls Club"

James Beckner 270-792-3838

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." 

From the WBKO Community Events page:
"Morgan Family Holiday Lights  - Dec 6, 2010 - Jan 9, 2011. 1260 Polksville Road, Oakland KY - Free display of Holiday Lights. Roger Morgan, 270-202-7761"


From the WCVK site: 
Also: Now-12/31 Getting a new cell phone for Christmas? Drop off your old phone at one of BRASS’s 25 recycling bins and help support domestic violence survivors. Your donation is tax deductible. For a list of all drop-off locations or more information call 800-928-1183 or visit www.barrenriverareasafespace.com.

Now-1/31 KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife is collecting Christmas trees for fish attractor work in area lakes. Area drop off sites are the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Bldg. on WKU’s farm, off Bennett Lane, Bowling Green, the Barren County landfill, or Allen County Transfer Station. For more information all 746-7129.


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.

See even more events and charity happenings at the WCVK Community Happenings page.

Much thanks to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Soky Happenings, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Pages.

Monday, December 27th

There is a Free Poker Tournament benefitting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program today at Berlenz Bar and Grill. From SoKy Happenings online: "Free Poker Tournament Benefit 6:00PM
BG POKER Championships Raising Money for the Marine Corp Toys for Tots Program-Richest Poker Tournament in Bowling Green History with Over $35,000 in Cash & Prizes Including the Grand Prize of a Seat at The World Series of Poker/Qualifying Games at Berlenz Bar & Grill 270-904-0170 for more info".

The 3rd Annual Artworks exhibition is today at the Presbyterian church gallery downtown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ArtWorks website is here: http://www.artworksinc.org.

Tuesday, December 28th

A free computer class is today from 2-3 p.m. at the BG Main library, Microsoft Excel Advanced. You must pre-register by calling 781-4882.

The Bob Kirby branch library will have a Winter Reading Program event at 6 p.m., a movie based on the Nurse Matilda stories. You must pre-register for this too, by calling 781-4882.

PJ Tales Storytime is at 6 p.m. at the Main Library for families of all ages. Call 781-4882 for more information.

A free computer class, E-mail Intermediate, is to be held at 6-7 p.m. at the Main Library. You must pre-register to attend by calling 781-4882.

Wednesday, December 29th

An After-School Special for all ages is held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Graham Drive Branch library. Call 781-1441 for more info.

Thursday, December 30th

The New Year's Drop-In Craft is today from 4-5 p.m. at the BG Main Library. Call 781-4882 for more info.

The Poker Benefit continues tonight at Berlenz at 7 p.m. Call 270-904-0170 for more information.

Friday, December 31st

(New Year's Eve)
Barnes and Noble have a Story Time today featuring Just a Snowman by Mercer Mayer at 11:30 a.m. call 746-9779 for details.

Saturday, January 1st

Happy New Year!

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The Betsyanne website
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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.

Cheap and free events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for December 2010 Version A

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

This is the NEWEST events listing.

I have added more to the list today. Thanks to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

December Happenings for the

BG, KY area, Version #E.

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. 

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. 

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.

The Trees of Christmas event starts at the Eloise B. Houchens Center on Dec. 4th at 1115 Adams Street. It is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 0-4, and Sunday 1-4 p.m. The Open House is at 3:00 p.m. From the WCVK page: "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."  Also featured is "Movies Through the Years."

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.

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.

Wednesday, December 1st

From the WKU News Upcoming Events page:

"5:30 p.m.  PRESENTATION: Forced from Our Villages. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Contact Jessica Leung, 904-0350.

6 p.m.  PASSPORT TO WELLNESS SERIES: Negotiate or Wait: Control Your Fate. Downing University Center, room 340. Contact Health Education, 745-5033.

6 p.m. RECITAL: Cello Ensemble. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.

6 p.m.  WORLD AIDS/HIV AWARENESS DAY CANDLELIGHT VIGIL. Centennial Mall. Contact Public Health, 745-2015.

7 p.m. CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD HOLIDAY CONCERT featuring Rudy Currence and Chinua Hawk. Van Meter Auditorium. Free admission. Contact Kenneth Johnson, 745-2459."

From the SOKY Calendar: Riverview at Hobson Grove has a Victorian Christmas Tea and Tour today. The cost is $18.00 each. Find out more by calling 843-5565 (reservations may be required). Here is a description from the Amplifier Online: "A CUP OF CHRISTMAS TEA: Historic Riverview at Hobson Grove is hosting a Christmas Tea and Tour on Wednesday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. and a Yuletide Tea on Friday,  December 10th at 2:00 p.m.  Experience something very special for the season--the sights, sounds and fragrances of a Victorian Christmas as you tour the house.  The halls will be decked, the trees will be trimmed, and good tidings will prevail in the quant charm of the season.  Christmas at Riverview is an experience you should not miss.  Following the tea will be a special private holiday tour of Riverview.  $18 each.  For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565.  Reservations are required. "

An After-school special for students of all ages is at the Graham Community Branch library at 3:30 p.m. Call for info.: 781-1441.

Thursday, December 2nd

From the WKU News Upcoming Events page: "7 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Roger Scott, 745-4044." This show is also on Sunday at 2 p.m.  First come, first seated, so come a bit early.

IN NASHVILLE: The Downtown Presbyterian Church at 154 Fifth Ave. N. is having its annual fundraising breakfast Waffle Shop. Learn more here at the Metromix site.  From the site: "This long-running Christmas tradition will serve up home-made waffles, turkey hash, southern grits, linked sausages, spiced tea and coffee. All proceeds go to fund the homeless ministries at the Downtown Presbyterian Church. For more information, contact Denny Harris at 615-337-3886 or the church at 615-254-7584." The cost is $6.00 per person.

A 2010 Holiday Bash and Auction fundraising event for charity is taking place at the National Corvette Museum today at 5 p.m. Many prizes, vacation packages, and more will be auctioned, and a concert will take place at 6:30. Check this WBKO page for news about the event, times of events, prize descriptions, and how you can bid ahead of time. Jeffrey Steele, Toby Lightman, and Emily West will be there.

Downtown Lights Up is from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Square in Historic Downtown Bowling Green. See the lights being turned on for the season, decorations, refreshments, downtown businesses, carriage rides, Santa, entertainment, and more.

WinterDance by the WKU Dance Company is tonight at 8 p.m. at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Here is information from the WKU Potter College web page. WinterDance will also be shown Friday, Saturday, and Monday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10.00.


The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is at 7 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater. Call 781-6233.

Friday, December 3rd 

From the WKU News Upcoming Events page: "7:30 p.m. CONCERT: A Choral Celebration featuring WKU Men’s/Women’s Chorus, Chorale, RedShirts and TrebleMakers. Eastwood Baptist Church. Admission is $10; $8 for seniors; $5 for students. Contact Music Department, 745-3751." See more at http://www.wku.edu/pcal.

WinterDance by the WKU Dance Company is tonight at 8 p.m. at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Here is information from the WKU Potter College web page. WinterDance will also be shown Saturday and Monday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10.00.


The BG Gallery Hop is December 3rd, 5-8 p.m. This is a fun event where you can see artist's studios all around town and near town too. Get a map here: http://www.thebowlinggreengalleryhop.com.  The Pots Place will be part of this event.

Shakertown will hold a Christmas at Shakertown Holiday Market Preview Party today at 7 p.m. at the Shaker Museum at South Union. This is not far from BG. Call 800-811-8379 for more info. or go to their site at http://www.shakermuseum.com.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is at 8 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater. Call 781-6233.

The Trees of Christmas event starts at the Eloise B. Houchens Center today at 1115 Adams Street. It is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The Open House is at 3:00 p.m. From the WCVK page: "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."

Saturday, December 4th

The Bowling Green Christmas parade sponsored by the Jaycees is today in downtown Bowling Green starting at 9:30 a.m. at Fountain Square Park.

From the WKU News Upcoming Events page: "KHSAA COMMONWEALTH GRIDIRON BOWL high school football championships. 3A final at 11 a.m.; 5A final at 3 p.m.; 6A final at 7 p.m. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Campus and Community Events, 745-2497.

7:30 a.m. JUNIOR HILLTOPPER FORENSIC TOURNAMENT. Garrett Conference Center. Contact WKU Forensics, 745-6340.

10:30 a.m.   SKTPA. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Continues Dec. 5. Contact Phillip Veluzat, 646-8798.

The Historic Railpark and Museum has a Festival of Trains today from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 745-7317 for more info. From the Railpark website, "One of the finest sights below a Christmas tree is undoubtedly a model train! While most children today have never even taken a train ride, the fascination with the toy replica is still there, especially at this time of year. See one of the largest model train displays in the region, tour the new two-story interactive Train Museum and explore authentic vintage railcars outside. There will be great opportunities for pictures with Santa Claus, too!"

11 a.m.  CHRISTMAS IN KENTUCKY. Kentucky Library & Museum. Contact Christy Spurlock, 745-6082. From the BG Area Convention and Visitors Bureau: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission. http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/events/christmasinky.html. "Christmas in Kentucky is a free event held annually the first Saturday in December, following the Bowling Green Christmas Parade. Guests enjoy a variety of activities and performances throughout the museum including ornament making, gingerbread sampling, Santa and Mrs. Claus and of course Big Red. A record crowd of over 1,200 attended the fourth annual event Saturday, December 5th, 2009."

8 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Anita Renfroe. Van Meter Hall. Contact Campus and Community Events, 745-2497.

 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is at 8 p.m. tonight at the Phoenix Theater. Call 781-6233.

WinterDance by the WKU Dance Company is tonight at 8 p.m. at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Here is information from the WKU Potter College web page. WinterDance will also be shown Sunday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00.  

The Landmark Association is having a 2010 Christmas Tour today from 12-5 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. Cal 791-5472.

Potter Children's Home has a Holiday Thyme Bazaar today from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch is available. Cal 843-3038 for more information.

Riverview at Hobson Grove has Tea with Mrs. Claus today. You must pre-register to attend. From the Amplifier Online: "Through special arrangements with the North Pole, historic Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to host Tea with Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m.  Each child will meet Mrs. Claus, join her for refreshments, listen to stories including a reading of "The Night Before Christmas," and sing holiday songs.  For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565.  $15 each.  Reservations are required. " 

Also, Riverview has a Lamp Light Tour today at 5 p.m. From the Amplifier Online site:  "LAMP LIGHT TOUR: Historic Riverview at Hobson Grove is hosting the Lamp Light tour on Saturday, December 4th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Experience something very special for the season--the sights, sounds and fragrances of a Victorian Christmas as you tour the house by lamp and candle light.  The halls will be decked, the trees will be trimmed, and good tidings will prevail in the quaint charm of the season.  Christmas at Riverview is an experience you should not miss.  Refreshments will be provided.  Reservations are not required but regular tour fees do apply."

Sunday, December 5th

From the WKU News Upcoming Events page: "10:30 a.m. SKTPA. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Phillip Veluzat, 646-8798.

2 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Roger Scott, 745-4044. First come, first seated, so come a bit early.

Lost River Cave and Valley has a Caching at the Cave Christmas Hunt today from 2-5 p.m. From the Lost River Cave and Valley Facebook page: "Make plans now to join us this Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. This just for fun FREE event begins at the Lost River Cave Visitors Center, 2818 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY.  Meet Dan-the-geocaching-man for an introduction to this family friendly outdoor activity. Poor Santa-cacher has lost his reindeer and needs your help finding him. Contact us at 270-393-0077 with questions." You can go to the Facebook page to sign up.

The Historic Railpark and Museum has a Festival of Trains today from 1-4 p.m. Call 745-7317 for more info. From the Railpark website, "One of the finest sights below a Christmas tree is undoubtedly a model train! While most children today have never even taken a train ride, the fascination with the toy replica is still there, especially at this time of year. See one of the largest model train displays in the region, tour the new two-story interactive Train Museum and explore authentic vintage railcars outside. There will be great opportunities for pictures with Santa Claus, too!"

5 p.m.  WWE WORLD TOUR. Diddle Arena. Contact WKU Ticket Office, 745-5222, or 1-800-5 BIG RED. Tickets are $15.00 - 60.00. Here is the Ticketmaster page.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is playing today at 3 p.m. at Phoenix Theater. Call 781-6233.

WinterDance by the WKU Dance Company is today at 3 p.m. at WKU's Russell Miller Theater. Here is information from the WKU Potter College web page. Tickets are $10.00.  

Save the dates for later in December:

December 10th is the Holiday Pops concert at WKU. Find out more at the WKU News Upcoming Events page.

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." 

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."

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").

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.


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

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 Christmas Houses photo original is from melodi2 at Morguefile. Melodi2 is from New Zealand.

Bowling Green Happenings Version 4D October 2010

New - check out the Haunted Happenings in and near Bowling Green during the month of October. Here is that link: Haunted Attractions in the BG, KY area.
October Events - Version D#4

Friday, October 22nd

This is the second day of The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.
Hobson Grove has JACK-O-LANTERN JUBILEE today. (From their email): "

Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to present Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee on Saturday, October 23rd from 12 noon to 2 pm.  Children will be able to create pumpkins and other fall crafts with paper.  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.  Please keep in contact with upcoming events by adding us to your Address Book and by clicking the "Like" button of our Facebook page."
Their website is here: http://www.bgky.org/riverview/.

From the Warren County library Activities and Programs page: "Singer/Actor Rick Springfield will be at the Main Library Saturday, October 23 at 8 p.m. signing copies of his new book Late, Late at Night: a Memoir. Free tickets are available beginning October 1 at all WCPL locations. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Books only will be signed. No memorabilia will be signed. Doors open at 6 p.m. Arrive early to reserve a numbered place in line. Click here for more information."
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

The Haunted Hall and Barn Maze is open at 7:00 at Octagon Hall, Franklin (6040 Bowling Green Road). $10.00 per person. http://www.franklinky.info/event_detail.php?ID=276. 270-586-9343. http://www.octagonhall.com.
The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until midnight. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.
The WKU Volleyball "Dig 4 Pink" event is at 7 tonight. Donations will be accepted for the James Brown Cancer Center. E.A. Diddle Arena, WKU. 745-6048.  
The Massacre Haunted House Attraction is open tonight at the Bowling Green KOA, 7-12. $15. for general admission, plus $3.00 for the Hopper Pass to jump ahead in line. The Haunted Forrest Hydra-Trek Scare Ride with Haunted Lake Excursion is $10.00. Haunted Putt-Putt Golf is $4.00. 843-1919, Jeff 202-3201, Travis 792-1021. http://www.horrorindustriesonline.com.
 The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until midnight. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.

Teen Scene for Jr. and Sr. high students is at the Bob Kirby branch library today at 3:30. 782-0252.

Saturday, October 23rd: 

The Massacre Haunted House Attraction is open tonight at the Bowling Green KOA, 7-12. $15. for general admission, plus $3.00 for the Hopper Pass to jump ahead in line. The Haunted Forrest Hydra-Trek Scare Ride with Haunted Lake Excursion is $10.00. Haunted Putt-Putt Golf is $4.00. 843-1919, Jeff 202-3201, Travis 792-1021. http://www.horrorindustriesonline.com. 
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.

The Haunted Hall and Barn Maze is open at 7:00 at Octagon Hall, Franklin (6040 Bowling Green Road). $10.00 per person. Haunted Hall and Barn Maze. 270-586-9343. http://www.octagonhall.com.  
 

• Main Library Free Computer Training
  Classes on a variety of topics are offered at various times throughout the day and evening for your convenience. Call 781-4882 for information. Here is a complete schedule for the October and November workshops at Main.
• Bob Kirby Branch NEW!! Free Computer Training
  Classes on a variety of topics are taught on MacBook Laptop computers. Call 782-0252 for information of click here for a complete schedule for the October workshops at Kirby.
• Main Library Great Books Discussion Series
  The Great Books Discussion Series, now in its third year, meets monthly at the Main Library at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday and at 12:30 p.m.on the following Thursday. Please visit the Great Books page for more information.
• Bob Kirby Branch Fireside Chats Book Club
  Fireside Chats Book Club, in its first year, meets at the Bob Kirby Branch on the third Tuesday of each month.

• Smiths Grove Branch -- Monday, excluding third Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. -- Storytime for Busy Parents: for all families.
• Kirby Branch -- Saturday, 10:30 a.m. -- Family Story Time: For all families. Resumes September 11.
• Main Library --Tuesdays, twice a month, 6 p.m. --
  PJ Tales: for all families.
  
  

• Main Library -- Friday, 9:30 a.m. -- Peek-A-Book Babies. For infants ages 6 to 18 months.
• Kirby Branch -- Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. -- Kirby Babies. For infants ages 6 to 18 months.

• Main Library -- Monday, 10:30 a.m. & Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. -- Toddler Time. For toddlers 18 to 36 months.
• Kirby Branch -- Monday, 9:30 a.m. -- Toddler Time. For toddlers 18 to 36 months.

Main Library -- Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday,
10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Main Library -- Monday, 1 p.m. -- Preschool Spanish. For preschool children ages 2 to 5.

Smiths Grove Branch -- Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Friday, 9:30 a.m. -- Preschool Spanish. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

Kirby Branch -- Friday, 10:30 a.m. -- Preschool Story Time. For preschool children ages 3 to 5.

• Main Library -- Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. -- Spanish Explorers Club. For elementary school age children.
• Main Library -- Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. -- Girls Only Book Club. For K-2, once a month.
• Main Library -- Thursday, 4:00 p.m. (first two Thursdays of the month) -- High Five Kids Club. For elementary school age children, grades K-5.
• Smiths Grove Branch -- Thursday, 3 to 4 p.m. -- After School @ the Grove. After-school activities for grades K-6.
• Kirby Branch -- Monday, 3:30 p.m. -- Kirby Kids. For elementary school age children, grades K-6.
• Graham Drive -- Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. -- After School Special. All ages welcome.

• Kirby Branch -- Friday, 3:30 p.m. -- Teen Scene. For teenagers, ages 12-17..
• Graham Drive -- Tuesday, 4 p.m. -- Wii Fun for Teens.
• Graham Drive -- Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. -- After School Special. All ages welcome.
• Graham Drive -- Thursday (1st & 3rd), 5 - 6 p.m. -- T'ween Wii! For ages 12 and up.
• Graham Drive -- Thursday (2nd & 4th), 5 - 6 p.m. -- Literary Cafe. For ages 12 and up.
  

 Sunday, October 24th: 
The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days has its last day today at Lost River Cave. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.
The Skeleton's Lair haunted attraction is open today at dusk and goes until 10:00 p.m. Admission is $18.00. 622-8171, http://www.skeletonslair.com.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today from 12 noon - 8 p.m. $6.00 admission, a free scoop of ice cream for completing the maze. 843-5567. From the Soky Happenings page: Bring flashlight for evening trips.
More events coming soon.

Save the dates for October, November, and December:

October 27th: At  the Hobson House: "Perfect Sentimental Gifts…Silhouettes - Cut free hand in minutes - By nationally known artist Tim Arnold, The Silhouette Man. Start a tradition in your family. Silhouettes make  treasured keepsakes and priceless heirlooms. Tim is recommended by the Smithsonian and is considered to be America’s best silhouettist. He is famous for his accuracy and beautiful interior detailing. In 1990 Tim had the honor of doing former President Bush’s grandchildren. Cutting freehand with ordinary scissors, in 5 minutes or less Tim transforms black paper into timeless profile portraits. Kids do not have to sit still and it doesn’t matter how they are dressed. All ages are welcome, pets too. A facing pair of silhouettes (2 of the same person) .…………...$40. Additional copies cut at the same time (the same person)…... $10. 1 Day Only! 
Wednesday, October 27, 10am until 5pm. Call (270) 843-5565 for an appointment. Limited Times Available"

From the Warren County Public Library events page: Click here for details and watch for information on our next Open Book speaker, John Thorndike on November 4 and Tori Murden McClure on November 18. 
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").
 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
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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.

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Cheap and Free Events for August and September, in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Image by betsyanne via Flickr

 Hi, all! 

This is the Aug/Sept. first draft of Sept. events

Here are some fun events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
for the last part of Aug. and the first part of Sept.

Note: these events are not all free. 

Please be sure to check every event before attending, just in case. 

Some events require pre-registration.

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.


Chaney's Corn Maze, 11 a.m. Chaney's Dairy Barn. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.
Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.


Wage the Fight Concert - 5-8 p.m., Candlewood Suites, 540 Wall Street, BG. Free. Benefit concert for the Leukemia and Lymphona Society. Silent Auction, corn hole tournament ($10 entry) food, beverages, children's activities, more. More info. 320-2429.

Wine and Cheese welcome to celebrate Corvette owners. Downtown Fountain Square, BG. Businesses will be open until 8 p.m. or later. Everyone is welcome. 843-6103.

Friday, September 3rd

Chaney's Corn Maze, 11 a.m. Chaney's Dairy Barn. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com

Today is also the National Corvette Museum's 16th Anniversary, with many events planned there at the National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Drive. Find out more here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com or call 781-7973.

Saturday, September 4th

Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com 
 

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

Also opening September 25th: Skeleton's Lair Haunted Woods and Hayride, 270-622-8171.

 More events for September are coming soon.

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

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

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