Fun things to do in the Bowling Green Kentucky area this week July 25-31

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Here are selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Monday, July 25 - Sunday, July 31.

Please double-check each event, just in case. 

Monday, July 25
Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register for them. Check the More Stuff Page on this blog for more info.


The ALIVE Center has a class about Early Learning techniques today from 5-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Email michelle.lifeisgood@gmail.com.

The SoKy Fair has a Lawnmower Demolition Derby tonight at the Lampkin Park Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m. 842-7980 or http://www.sokyfair.org.

WhaBah Steakhouse has a Teen Jam at 6-9. Free admission, prize drawing at 8 p.m. The family is invited.




Tuesday, July 26
A free computer class, MS Excel Advanced, is at the Main Branch Library today from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Today is ReadiFest at 4-6 p.m. at Parker-Bennett Elementary School. This event is for all district students and their parents. Read more at the Bowling Green Daily News article here: http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/2011/07/25/news/news3.txt

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. They also have another on Thursday. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

Tonight at the SoKy Fair it is Family Night and a benefit for B.R.A.S.S. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a canned good and get $2 off a ticket. Events will include a Figure 8 Race, Mascot Night, and music by Lost River Cavemen, plus an Inflatable City.

The Girls Only Book Club is having a book discussion on Judy Moody was in a Mood at the Main Branch library at 6:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4822, extension 212.

A free concert by the Music Students of Wanda Lou Blaiz is tonight at 6:30 at WhaBah Steakhouse. Admission is free. 782-6400.




Wednesday, July 27
Today is the United Way of Southern Kentucky  Day of Caring. Find out more: http://www.unitedwaydayofcaring.com or call 843-3205.

A Babysitting Clinic is from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. today at the Medical Center Health and Wellness Center. The fee is $20.00 which includes course materials, lunch, and a T-shirt. You must pre-register to attend. 745-0942.

A free computer class is offered at the Main branch library today from 2-3 p.m., MS Word for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Graham Troopers (for school-age students) meets at 3 today at the Graham Drive branch library.

The SoKy Fair at Lampkin Fairgrounds features a KTPA Tractor pull tonight. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Another free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Main branch library tonight. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

 


Thursday, July 28
A free computer class, Social Networking, is from 3-4 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Another free computer class, Intermediate Computers and the Internet, is at 6-7 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.


Teen Thursday (for grades 6-12) is at 5 p.m. at the Graham Branch library.  781-1441.

The WKU Chess Club meets from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The BGHB (Beer Geek Homebrewer's Club) is meeting at 6 p.m. at the Bowling Green Pipe and Tobacco Shop on the Square. Contact Matt at hornmj@topper.wku.edu for more info.

The SoKy Fair features a Compact Demolition Derby and the 2nd Annual Trent Bedding SoKY Bed Race tonight. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more info: Call 842-7980 or visit http://www.sokyfair.org.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an Easy Ride at 6 p.m. for about an hour or an hour and a half through residential neighborhoods. You must wear a helmet. The group meets at 6 p.m. at Kereiakes Park. http://www.BGLOB.com.




Friday, July 29
 Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register for them. Check the More Stuff Page on this blog for more info.

Teen Scene meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library today 782-0252.

From the  Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau: "29-30 Civil War Day Camp, South Union Shaker Village, Fri. 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 9 am - 4 pm, graduation Sat. 4 pm, $75 per child ages 8-12, marching and soldiering, fried chicken dinner, 542-4167, shakermus@logantele.com".

The 3rd Annual Public Art Hanging Awards Presentation is from 5-8 p.m. at The Gallery at 916 at 916 State Street downtown. Proceeds will go to CASA.

The SoKy Fair has an Airgas Demolition Derby tonight at the Lampkin Park Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Concerts in the Park are at both Fountain Square Park (6:30 - 9 p.m.) and at Circus Square Park (7:30 - 10). These are free to the public. 782-0222.




Saturday, July 30
Kiwanis Yoga in the Park is today at Keriakes park behind the shelter starting at 8 a.m. for adults, and 9:15 for preschoolers and their families.  782-6984.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has a talk at 8:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. The talk, by Robert Lessenberry, will be about the journey and history of a rare Jim Crow segregation car now at the Railpark.

From the  Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau: "29-30 Civil War Day Camp, South Union Shaker Village, Fri. 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 9 am - 4 pm, graduation Sat. 4 pm, $75 per child ages 8-12, marching and soldiering, fried chicken dinner, 542-4167, shakermus@logantele.com".

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum also has Storytime today from 10-11. Crafts, games, and train stories are featured. This event is free.

Beech Bend Raceway has the Kentucky Hall of Fame Nostalgia Nationals today. From the What's Happening email by the Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau: "Gates open at 8 a.m. followed by Qualifying races beginning at 9 a.m. then Eliminations at 12:30 p.m. If that's not enough for you, stick around for O'Reilly Saturday Night Fun Racing with SS/S Combo that evening. To learn more about the Nostalgia Nationals, visit the link below or call 502-439-9814. For a full Beech Bend Raceway schedule, visit http://www.beechbend.com." Here is the event page: http://dragracingus60.weebly.com/events.html

Today you may apply for one of 15 free spay or neuter surgeries for low-income pet owners at Petco at 1680 Campbell Lane by AVFA. Time: 11-2. Bring proof of public assistance or tax returns.

Ronnie McDowell, the Stamps Quartet, Ray Walker of the Jordonaires, and Millie Kirkham will perform at the Capital Arts Center along with others for The Elvis Story at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 782-2787. Find out more: http://www.americantowns.com/ky/bowlinggreen/events/the-elvis-story

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Kidz Jam 2011 from 5-8 p.m. Live music - games and wagon rides. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 12 and under, or $25.00 for family (2 adults and kids.) Food is extra. Proceeds will benefit the WKU Early Childhood Center. From their Facebook page: "Come join us for a summer evening of music by some of Bowling Green's most popular musicians including Tyrone Dunn Experiment, The Ernie Small Blues Band, and Billy Duvall. There will be game booths, raffles, a hayride, outdoor activities and more!!! Bring your lawn chair and your family and help support The Renshaw Early Childhood Center (Big Red School), serving the needs of special needs children in the ten county area. Raffle items include a 22 inch Sony flat screen TV donated by McGown TV and Sales and an IPAD donated by Miles Farms, artwork by Chin Boogie Art, restaurant packages, and numerous local business freebies!!!"

The SoKy Fair has a Truck Pull at i7 tonight at the Fairgrounds at Lampkin Park. 842-7980 or http://www.sokyfair.org.

The Bowling Green Evening Lions have a Grand Illusion Magic Show at Warren East High School at 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (6867 Louisville Road) From their Facebook page: "Illusions you've seen on national TV being performed LIVE on stage! An event suitable for the entire family! With over five tons of equipment, it is the largest show of its kind in central United States. It takes five hours just to load-in and set up the equipment and another two hours to tear everything down and load-out of the building. Presenting grand illusions by touring for well over 20 years, working on college campuses, shopping malls, convention centers, cruise ships, school auditoriums, gymnasiums, and performing art centers. They’ve worked with Ed McMahon, were featured on WGN’s "Bozo’s Circus", and have raised over a total of one million dollars for Lions, Kiwanis, Humane Societies, Rotary groups and D.A.R.E. programs." Call 843-1728 for more info./ticket prices.







Sunday, July 31
Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon has 1/2 price admission today for kids 12 and under valid at gate only for Kids Fest. They are open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by Crossroads IGA.

Make sure to visit beautiful Fountain Square Park in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky this summer and take pictures around the beautiful fountain too.

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 A big thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings,  the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages, WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Fun stuff to do in the Bowling Green area June 27th - July 1st

Here are some fun events in the Bowling Green area for this week, June 27th- July 1st. Find more events by clicking on the links on the right side of this blog.
New additions are in red (Thunderfest starts at 5:00 p.m. July 1st).
 

Monday, June 27

Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Summer Family Fun Tour. It is $7.00 per person. You must call ahead for reservations. The time is 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 843-5567

The ALIVE Center has a free class today, BabyNet: Green Homes from 5-7 p.m. Contact  michelle.lifeisgood@gmail.com for details.

Youth auditions are today for grades 2-6 for the musical, "A Pirate's Life for Me," at the Capital Arts Center at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Call 782-2787 for details. There are also auditions tomorrow from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28

Youth auditions are today for grades 2-6 for the musical, "A Pirate's Life for Me," at the Capital Arts Center at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Call 782-2787 for details.

Lego Club #1 meets at 6 p.m. at the Bowling Green Main library. This club is for ages 5 and up.  You must pre-register to attend. Call Stephanie W. at 781-4882, extension 212.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free showing of "Venus: Our Sister Planet" at 7:00 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. 745-4044.

Wednesday, June 29 

Today is Concert in the Park at Fountain Square Park featuring Rick Arnold starting at noon. Bring your chairs and blankets and have lunch downtown!

A free computer class, E-mail Intermediate, is held at the Main Branch library today from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 71-4882.

Another free computer class, Facebook for beginners, is at the Main Branch library from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882 to register.

Thursday, June 30

The Main Branch library is sponsoring a Writing Workshop with author Heather Vogel Frederick at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Contact Ashley F. at 781-4882 extension 203.

A free MacBook computer class, Computing for Seniors, is from 2-3 at the Bob Kirby Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. call 782-0252.

The WKU Chess Club meets today at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

The BG League of Bicyclists are having another Easy Ride today starting at 6 p.m. at Keriakes Park. Helmets are required. 779-4739.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free showing of "Venus: Our Sister Planet" at 7:00 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. 745-4044.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "06/30/11 WKU and Murray State University's Training Resource Centers present Project HOPE orientation, 5:30pm Thurs. June 30, at the ALIVE Center, 1818 3W ByPass, Bowling Green. HOPE is: Helping to Organize, Provide for and Empower youth. You can be a mentor to a teen who lives in your community; if you are at least 21 years old and can make a one year commitment to one of the 255 foster teens in the Barren River region or one of the 130+ foster teens in the Green River region, please call 1-877-944-9970."

Friday, July 1


Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Summer Family Fun Tour. It is $7.00 per person. You must call ahead for reservations. The time is 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 843-5567.

Chaney's Dairy Barn also has an "I Pledge" project today. From their site: "July 1 | "I Pledge" Project | 4PM - 7PM. Children ages 12 & under are welcome to come to Chaney's and recite from memory the Pledge of Allegiance to receive a free child's scoop of ice cream in a cup or plain cone." More info: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/pledge.html

It is also Thunderfest tonight starting at 5 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum. This of course has music and a fireworks show, plus booths and more. $5.00 per person or $15.00 per carload.


See more activities at the More Stuff for June page (here) and at Art Exhibits and Shows this Month.

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Fun and interesting things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area May 30th to June 5th

Some events in the Bowling Green Area for this week - May 30th-June 5th

Note: correction: the BG Gallery Hop is Friday the 3rd, NOT Saturday the 4th. 

 
Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 

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I am selecting just a few events for this blog.  You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings 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.

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets are open. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) 
http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

New - the Kentucky Library Summer Day Camps are taking signups. Space is limited. Find out if there are more spots available:  http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm/education/summercamps.html.  I know Laura Bain-Selbo and am sure her Clay Camp will be awesome.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Scroll down to see their special Mother's Day event. Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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May and June Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st of each month and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

The Gallery Hop in Bowling Green is coming up on June 4th from 5-8 p.m. Mark your calendar! 

Donn Mierti (photographer) has an exhibit at the Main Branch library in May in the Porter Cafe. 781-4882.

Anthony Wycihowski photos will be shown at the Bob Kirby Branch Library in May.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

The VSA Arts Access Gallery is showing "The Artist Within" in May. They are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast. (They already may be full...)

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Performing Arts Summer Camp begins in June. Contact the ALIVE Center for more information. http://www.wku.edu/alive/events.html.

Events and classes:

Monday, May 30th     

Today is Memorial Day.

Today at the ALIVE Center is a BabyNet/BabyWearing class from 5-7 p.m. This class is free, and will cover learning safe and soothing ways to "wear your baby from birth to toddlerhood." michelle.lifeisgood@gmail.com.

The Kentucky Blues Society has another TEEN JAM today from 6-9 p.m.  at WhaBah Steakhouse. The family is invited too. Free admission and prizes. 782-6400. 

 

Tuesday, May 31st

A free computer class, MS Excel Advanced, is today from 2 p.m to 3:30 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, MS Word for Beginners, is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

PJ Tales tonight at the Main branch library at 6 p.m. is all about beach stories. Also attendees of all ages wil make a sand-related craft.

Tonight at 7:00 p.m. is the Planetarium presentation at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. From the WBKO Community Calendar: "Venus: Our Sister Planet Summer Planetarium Presentation May 31, 2011 - Jul 10, 2011 Tues.& Thurs. 7 pm; Sunday 2 pm
Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University
Known throughout history as the Morning Star, the Evening Star and named after the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, Venus has so much in common with the Earth that it is often called its "sister" or "twin". In this presentation new photographs and NASA footage will be used to explore the impact Venus has had throughout our history, discuss our current understanding of its composition and atmosphere and highlight NASA's plans for future missions - all aimed at determining if it will ever be possible for humans to live on Venus. For further information contact Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Hardin Planetarium at 270-745-4044."

A free computer class, Job Hunting online, is at the Bob Kirby Branch library at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Wednesday, June 1st

Today the Graham Drive Community branch lirary has an After School Special for students of all ages. Call 781-1441 for more info. or email brittanymryan@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 2nd

Today is the famous 68-80 400 mile sale starting at 7 a.m. It continues through the 5th. Call 270-781-6858 or 270-792-5300 for a free map. http://www.400mile.com.

A free event for boys and girls, the Hershey's Track and Field Meet is today starting at 9:30 a.m. This event is free. Birth Certificates are required. Various Events. BG High School, 393-3249.

Tonight at 7:00 p.m. is the Planetarium presentation at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. From the WBKO Community Calendar: "Venus: Our Sister Planet Summer Planetarium Presentation May 31, 2011 - Jul 10, 2011 Tues.& Thurs. 7 pm; Sunday 2 pm
Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University
Known throughout history as the Morning Star, the Evening Star and named after the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, Venus has so much in common with the Earth that it is often called its "sister" or "twin". In this presentation new photographs and NASA footage will be used to explore the impact Venus has had throughout our history, discuss our current understanding of its composition and atmosphere and highlight NASA's plans for future missions - all aimed at determining if it will ever be possible for humans to live on Venus. For further information contact Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Hardin Planetarium at 270-745-4044."

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House for all skill levels. You may need to bring your own chess set. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.



Friday, June 3rd

From the Chaney's Dairy Barn site: "June 3 | Summer Family Farm Tours
Summer Family Farm Tours begin - open to individuals and families - no minimum number of people required. $6/person. Every Friday & Monday in June & July. Tour times 10AM (and) 1PM. Please call ahead for appointment."

June 3rd is the Gallery Hop (NOT Saturday the 4th).  
Enjoy many galleries and food too. From the WBKO community Calendar: "The galleries, museums and studio centers from around the city invite the public to join them for the 4th annual Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Five Friday evenings out of the ear gallery doors will be open to everyone to tantalize their creative senses with great original art. We encourage art enthusiasts and the newly inquisitive to mark your calendars and fill your Friday evenings with artful inspiration."
For more information please visit: http://www.thebowlinggreengalleryhop.com or call 270.781.0872.


Saturday, June 4th

June 4th is also the 20th Anniversary Bluegrass Draft Horse and Mule Championship at the Ag Expo Center. 

Today is also Lost River Cave's I Love BG Day. From their site:

"Saturday, June 4th - 'i love bg' day! Do the COOL thing and chill down in the cave for ‘i love bg’ day at Lost River Cave and Valley.  All day long  ½ Price admission to Kentucky’s only underground boat tour on Saturday, June 4th to all area residents.  Tours start at 9:00AM until 5:00PM running at the top of every hour on a first come-first served basis."

June 4th Chaney's Dairy Barn will have a Kentucky Proud Festival. From their website: "June 4 | Kentucky Proud Festival | 9am-4pm
Support Kentucky artists (and) producers! Featuring Kentucky made crafts and foods! Rain or shine. In conjunction with Woodburn Days."

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "06/04/11 Regional Child Development Clinics Golf Scramble at Crosswinds Golf Course, 1031 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green is Saturday June 4 th. Registration begins at 7:30AM with Shotgun at 8:00AM. For $70 per player or $280 per team you can help provide services to children birth through eight who are suspected of developmental delays. $500 for 1st place team, $300 to 2nd place team, awards for closest to the hole on #18, and longest drive on #10. Call Susan at 270-843-8284 for registration information." 


June 4th the Barbership Chorus will sing at WKU's Van Meter Hall VMH Lobby at 7-10 p.m.
From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "6/4/11 Caveman Chorus presents Harmony Hitz with The Music City Chorus and Lunchbreak at WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium, June 4, 7 p.m. Tickets for this barbershop concert are $17, $5 for students. For more information call 783-1032."

Sunday, June 5th

Today is parents Skate Free day at the Skatebox from 2-5 p.m. with paid child admission of $5.00.

Today at 2:00 p.m. is the Planetarium presentation at WKU's Hardin Planetarium. From the WBKO Community Calendar: "Venus: Our Sister Planet Summer Planetarium Presentation May 31, 2011 - Jul 10, 2011 Tues.& Thurs. 7 pm; Sunday 2 pm
Hardin Planetarium, Western Kentucky University
Known throughout history as the Morning Star, the Evening Star and named after the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, Venus has so much in common with the Earth that it is often called its "sister" or "twin". In this presentation new photographs and NASA footage will be used to explore the impact Venus has had throughout our history, discuss our current understanding of its composition and atmosphere and highlight NASA's plans for future missions - all aimed at determining if it will ever be possible for humans to live on Venus. For further information contact Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Hardin Planetarium at 270-745-4044."

More events coming up: 

Chaney's Dairy Barn Ice Cream and a Moovie starts June 10th at dusk.
June 10th is also Civilian Tea Time at Riverview at Hobson Grove.

Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at the Capital Arts Center. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 
June 25 is the Vette City Roller Derby: VCRD vs. Black-N-Bluegrass A & B team (HOME)  

July 17th from 2-4pm is Geocaching 101: Hiding a Cache at Lost River Cave.
September 24th is the date of the International Festival from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Circus Square Park.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "Now - 05/30 During the month of May, the Men's Ministry of Living Hope Baptist Church are collecting blankets for the persecuted Christians and people of Sudan; in honor of Moms & Wives. Please bring your new or gently used blankets to the business office of Living Hope Baptist Church. For a large number of blanket donations a pickup can be arranged by calling Walter at 842-8467."

"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."

Join a local club - see the list at the WBKO Club pages.

You can find more events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a SoKy Happenings magazine. See even more events and charity happenings at the WCVK Community Happenings page.

Til Further Notice Madison Ave. General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., Bowling Green, serves a free hot breakfast the 2nd and last Saturdays of each month, 8-10 a.m. They have sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.

I will be listing more events here as I find them. Feel free to list yours as a comment. Later! 

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Selected fun events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area for May 17-21

Flag photo by Gage Skidmore at Flickr.

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area May 17 - May 21, 2011

 
Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. 


You can have this blog emailed to you by subscribing in a reader or via email. (see to the right here in this blog.)

You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 
   
Thank you to the  Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the SoKy Happenings 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.

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.


The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) 
http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

New - the Kentucky Library Summer Day Camps are taking signups. Space is limited. Find out if there are more spots available:  http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm/education/summercamps.html.  I know Laura Bain-Selbo and am sure her Clay Camp will be awesome.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Scroll down to see their special Mother's Day event. Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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May Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st of May and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

The Gallery Hop in Bowling Green is coming up on June 4th from 5-8 p.m. Mark your calendar! 

Donn Mierti (photographer) has an exhibit at the Main Branch library this month in the Porter Cafe. 781-4882.

Anthony Wycihowski photos will be shown at the Bob Kirby Branch Library this month.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

The VSA Arts Access Gallery is showing "The Artist Within" this month. They are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Other announcements:

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast. (They already may be full...)

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Performing Arts Summer Camp begins in June. Contact the ALIVE Center for more information. http://www.wku.edu/alive/events.html.

Events and classes:

Tuesday, May 17th

It is a full moon tonight.

It is also PRIMARY ELECTION DAY. Find out more about this election here: Lineups are set for May 17 Kentucky Primary Election (via: the Lexington Herald-Leader).

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "05/17/11 Former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, host of "HUCKABEE" on Fox News Channel and the author of nine books will be the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Foundation Christian Academy Benefit Dinner, 6:30pm Tues, May 17th. Tickets can be purchased for $100 each by going on-line at www.fcafalcons.com or in person at 2480 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, for more info contact: Laura Oliver 780-6100 laura.oliver@fcafalcons.com"

A Preschool Spanish class is offered at the Main Branch Library at 11:30 a.m. This class is for 3-5-year-olds. Call for more information: 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class, Introduction to IPhoto, is today from 2:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to atttend. Call 782-0252.

PJ Tales has a "All about Dinosaurs" book reading and finger puppet making time at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. More info: 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Digital Catalog Downloading, is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Wednesday, May 18th
A AARP Driver Safety program takes place today at the Greenwood Mall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-0942.

Thursday, May 19th

A free computer class, Introduction to Computers and the Internet, is today at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The High Five Kid's Club meets at the Main branch library at 4 p.m. They will re-create Claude Monet's water lilies and make a watercolor butterfly. More info: 781-4882.

Today is Teen Thursday at the Graham Drive Branch library starting at 5 p.m. for grades 6-12. This is a Prom Nite. Find out more: 781-1441.

A  free Macbook Class, Introduction to Microsoft Excel is from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.

 

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an easy, mostly flat ride today of 1 to 1 1/2 hours today starting at Kereiakes Park at 6 p.m. You must have a helmet. http://www.BGLOB.com.

Author Silas House will speak at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Main Branch library at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House for all skill levels. You may need to bring your own chess set. Call for more info: 918-809-6278. The public is welcome. http://www.hilltopperchess.net.

Friday, May 20th

Barnes and Noble has a story time featuring Clifford Takes a Trip at 11:30 a.m. Cookies and milk will be served. Parents are asked to bring their cameras, because Clifford will be there. 746-9779.

May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center. The official opening will be at the Ivan Wilson FAC Theater from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be in front of Java City. More info: Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

The First Anniversary Celebration will be at the Caroll Nicely Conference Center Grand Ballroom at 6 p.m. More info: contact terrill.martin@gmail.com.

The AARP meets today at Ryan's at 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. 842-2832.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.  

Today is also the BB & T All American Soapbox Derby. It will continue tomorrow too. The event is free to spectators and starts at 7 a.m. Find out more here: http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/. 791-3753.

Ned Van Go, Travis Mann band, and Sunday Valley are at the Capital Arts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50. 782-2787.

The Olde Stone Run for PRIDE pasta dinner is at 6:00 p.m. at the Club at Olde Stone. The race is tomorrow. Tickets are $30.00 per person and include this dinner plus the race. Registration forms are at http://www.olde-stone.com. (scroll down to the bottom at the site for info.)

Saturday, May 21st
This is Judgment Day, according to some people on FamilyRadio.com.

Today is also the BB & T All American Soapbox Derby. The event is free to spectators and starts at 7 a.m. Find out more here: http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/. 791-3753.

Also today is the North Warren Relay Team's 2nd Annual Run 4 Ruth Ann, which starts at 8 a.m. at North Warren Elementary.

A Tour de Town bike ride is today.  Families are invited. Bikers meet at Boatlanding Park at 9 a.m. More info: http://www.BikeBG.com or email bikebg@gmail.com.

Fountain Square Park is the start area for a Freedom from Stigma walk for Mental Health Month at 10 a.m. Blue Light Special will play then and speakers, balloon release, and a candlelight vigil are planned. More info: call 1-800-618-6128. Read the BG Daily news article here.

A car show benefit for CASA, the 2nd Annual Best Western Charity Car Show is from 10-4 at the Best Western Parking Lot. 782-5353 or 303-7572.

A comedian hypnotist, Rich Guzzi, is performing at the Sloan Convention Center at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (2nd show is for 18 and over). Tickets are $8.00 to $20.00. Advance tickets are available. 745-0088. http://www.richguzzi.com.

The Shaker Museum at South Union will have an Antiques and Garden Market today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person. Lunch will be served too. More info: 800-811-8379 or http://www.shakermuseum.com/events/index.cfm.

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen have a Spring Fair and Show today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Admission is $5.00, and children 12 and under are free. This fair continues tomorrow.

The Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition has a Silver Ribbon Restaurant Day at 11 a.m. at many restaurants in Bowling Green today and tomorrow. Special discounts are offered to seniors.

The 2011 Rose Show is also today, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 23 on Dishman Lane. 842-3475.

The Russell Sims Aquatic Center opens today. (10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players. 

The Olde Stone Run for PRIDE starts at 8 a.m. at the Club at Olde Stone. http://www.bgky.org/operationpride/runforpride.php.745-0090 or 393-4653.

Sunday, May 22nd

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen have a Spring Fair and Show today from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Admission is $5.00, and children 12 and under are free.

The Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition has a Silver Ribbon Restaurant Day at 11 a.m. at many restaurants in Bowling Green today and tomorrow. Special discounts are offered to seniors.

Beech Bend Park has drag racing tonight starting at 5 p.m. Find out more: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.  

A Geocaching 101 How to Use it lecture is from 2-4 p.m. at Lost River Cave today. Students will learn how to set up an account on the Geocaching.com website and log finds. 270-393-0077.

More events coming up: 

May 28th will be  the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off.
June 4th is the Gallery Hop. 
June 4th is also the 20th Anniversary Bluegrass Draft Horse and Mule Championship at the Ag Expo Center. 
June 4th Chaney's Dairy Barn will have a Kentucky Proud Festival.
June 4th the Barbership Chorus will sing at WKU's Van Meter Hall VMH Lobby at 7-10 p.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "6/4/11 Caveman Chorus presents Harmony Hitz with The Music City Chorus and Lunchbreak at WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium, June 4, 7 p.m. Tickets for this barbershop concert are $17, $5 for students. For more information call 783-1032."
Chaney's Dairy Barn Ice Cream and a Moovie starts June 10th at dusk.

Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at the Capital Arts Center. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 
June 25 is the Vette City Roller Derby: VCRD vs. Black-N-Bluegrass A & B team (HOME)
July 17th from 2-4pm is Geocaching 101: Hiding a Cache at Lost River Cave.
September 24th is the date of the International Festival from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Circus Square Park.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "Now - 05/30 During the month of May, the Men's Ministry of Living Hope Baptist Church are collecting blankets for the persecuted Christians and people of Sudan; in honor of Moms & Wives. Please bring your new or gently used blankets to the business office of Living Hope Baptist Church. For a large number of blanket donations a pickup can be arranged by calling Walter at 842-8467."

"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."

Join a local club - see the list at the WBKO Club pages.

You can find more events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a SoKy Happenings magazine. See even more events and charity happenings at the WCVK Community Happenings page.

Til Further Notice Madison Ave. General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., Bowling Green, serves a free hot breakfast the 2nd and last Saturdays of each month, 8-10 a.m. They have sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.

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Please check all events before attending, just in case. 

Selected things to do in and around Bowling Green Kentucky April 13th - 17th 2011 V. C

*Beautiful Spring flowers*

Selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 13-17, 2011

Version C

Welcome to the Cheap and Free Stuff in the Bowling Green Kentucky area blog. I mean, WOW! There is SO much going on this month!

Hi to all!  I list weekly selected events, plus other things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area and sometimes in Nashville or surrounding communities. New, Version C Events are in bolded red.

You can have this blog emailed to you by subscribing in a reader or via email. (see to the right here in this blog.)

You can find even more fun events by clicking on the links at side of this blog. Always double check each event, just in case. 

 New additions to these listings come from the Get Rolling to Bowling Green email from the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau fax sheet. You can get on their mailing list here:  http://visitbgky.com/.

NOTE THIS CHANGE: Attn: The WKU "Crossing Over: the Classical Singer Goes to Broadway" concert does have a fee and is NOT free. Tickets are $5.00.

 From Version B:

April 13th - 17th

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

Going back to school? WKU has Summer Sessions 2011 signups for both high school students and college students. Check out http://www.wku.edu/summer/soky for more information.

The two Farmer's Markets open this month. Check out their websites: 

#1: The Southern KY Farmer's Market (SKY) (at the Medical Center) http://www.skyfarmersmarket.com

#2: The Bowling Green Farmer's Market (on Scottsville Road) http://bgfarmersmarket.com/

Beech Bend is open! They have a lot of events, races and more going on this month. Beech Bend is an amusement park, campground, and has a drag racing strip and oval track too! Check out their site to find out more. http://www.beechbend.com.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Now to earn some more money to spend there... :-) Here is their website: http://morrisjewelrybg.net/ 

The SoKy Happenings Magazine reminds everyone there is one week left to register to vote before the May primary.  High school students may register at school now, others at the County Clerk or Circuit Clerk/Driver's License offices.

CASA training takes place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Help young people by training to be their advocate. Find out more by calling 782-5353 or going to their site at http://www.casaofsck.org.

The Adult Softball League registration deadline is Friday, April 15th. Call Parks and Rec. at 393-3249 for more info. Fee is $425.00 per team. Games start May 2nd.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "Now-4/15 Volunteers are needed for Area 5 Special Olympics Track and Field Competition to be held April 30. 100+ volunteers are needed to assist with track events as well as awards, lunches, and Olympic Town. Interested persons or groups may contact Bowling Green Parks and Recreation at 393-3584 for more information. Volunteer deadline is April 15."

Always double-check each event just in case. Thanks!

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April Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st and win a big, big Surprise Basket filled with neat things. Just find 6 squirrels at shops downtown.

You can check Squirrels in the Square at their Facebook page, or online at the Daily News site.

Art Shows, Art Classes, and Exhibitions

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 
 

Daryl Halbrooks and Joe Moninaro (EKU) have an exhibition at Capital Arts through April 19th. 
Also at the Capital this month is Rachael Baumgardner, in the Mezzanine Gallery. 

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

The Bob Kirby Branch Library will show Gayle Novick's work through April 29th. 782-0252.


Photographs from Safe Haven will continue to be shown from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th Ave., BG. Monday through Friday. 781-0872.

Granville Mitchell will exhibit his art at the Warren County (Main Branch) Public Library from 8-8 at the Porter Cafe through April 29th.

Sarah Dineen will show new paintings at WKU's Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery through April 6th.

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups are going on for BG Parks and Rec Garden Plots at Keriakes Park 393-3249, BG Parks and Rec Spring Break Camps 393-3249, and Russell Sims Water park passes, 393-3249. If you want a garden plot, register early because these run out fast.

Signups are taking place for a Fiction Workshop June 13th - July 9th for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at WKU Extended Learning and Outreach. "Release Your Creative Talents!"Contact Dr. David Bell at 745-4406 or email him at david.j.bell@wku.edu for more information.

Russell Sims Water Park is having a Pre-Season Pass Sale this month until the 29th. Individuals are $75.00 and a family of 4 is $175. If you sign up now you also get a free pass to the BGPR Fitness Center. Opening Day is May 21st.  393-3249.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

WKU will have a play, April 14-19 called A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.


Driving Miss Daisy is coming to the PTK April 15th and will continue through May 1st.


Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Play on April 14-17, "39 Hours". Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

The Capital Arts Center has three local bands, Felonious Funk, Fat Box, and Deep Fried Five on Friday, April 15th at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 General Admission. 782-2787.

Also playing on Saturday April 16th at 8 p.m. at the Capital Arts Center are The Ernie Small Blues Band featuring Jane and Rachel Pearl and Randi Womack. Tickets are $10.00 General Admission. 782-2787.

Events and classes:

Wednesday, April 13th:
CASA training takes place today, from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Help young people by training to be their advocate. Find out more by calling 782-5353 or going to their site at http://www.casaofsck.org. 

The WKU Ceramics Club has their Spring Sale today from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center, room 151. Contact Lindsay at 745-5886 for more info.

Novella Carpenter, an author and journalist, will have a book signing at 7 p.m. at the Kentucky Library and Museum. From the WKU Store: The Book Corner page:  "Wednesday, April 13th - 7pm, Kentucky Building, Author Lecture and Book Signing, Novella Carpenter, Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer, Sponsored by WKU Sustainability".

A free computer class, PowerPoint for Beginners, will meet from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The BG Hot Rods play today at 6:30 p.m. against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the BG Ball Park. 901-2121, http://www.bghotrods.com.

The WKU Library and Museum sponsors a talk by author Novella Carpenter at 7 p.m. 745-2592.

A free Trombone studio recital is tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. 745-3751.

Thursday, April 14th: 

The WKU Ceramics Club sale is also today from 8 a.m. to 8 pm. at the WKU Fine Arts Center room 151. Contact Lindsay at 745-5886 for more info. Also, a live band plays at 6:00.

The ArtsAccess Gallery at 515 East 10th is having a free presentation today from 1-3 p.m. by artists Pat Sturzel and Bailey Earith. You must have pre-registered by the 11th to attend. Call 270-781-0872 for info. 

A free computer class, MacBook intro to Macs is at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Cal 782-0252.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 p.m. at WKU's Faculty House. This meeting is open to the public and includes all skill levels. Call to see if you need to bring your chess set:  918-809-6278. Find out more here: http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info.

CASA training takes place today, from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Help young people by training to be their advocate. Find out more by calling 782-5353 or going to their site at http://www.casaofsck.org.

The BG Hot Rods play today at 6:30 P.M. vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps at the BG Ball Park. It is Thrifty Thursday, with food and drink specials.  901-2121. http://www.bghotrods.com

WKU  presents April 14 at 8 p.m. a play, A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 7 p.m. Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

Friday, April 15th:

The Southern Kentucky Book Fest starts today. Today is Children's Day from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Find out more from http://www.sokybookfest.org. The Book Fest continues tomorrow also.

The Kentucky Writer's Conference is today from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the WKU Carroll Nicely Center. No registration is required unless you are bringing a class. http://www.sokybookfest.org.

The AARP (BG) meets today at the First Christian Church at 1106 State Street from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Call for more info: 842-2832.

The Newsboys are in concert at 7 p.m. at WKU's E.A. Diddle Arena. Go to TicketMaster for tickets. They are a Christian rock band. 745-5222.

The 3rd Annual RJ Open Chess event is at 4 p.m. at WKU's Garrett Conference Center.  http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info. This event continues through the 17th. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

Funk Explosion plays tonight at the Capital Arts Center. http://www.capitalarts.com. The Capital Arts Center has three local bands tonight, Felonious Funk, Fat Box, and Deep Fried Five at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 General Admission. 782-2787.You can get tickets online here: Get tickets.

The Knights of Columbus have a Lenten Fish Fry tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way. Admission is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Drinks are included. 782-6488.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 7 p.m. Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

BG Hot Rods have a game today at 7 p.m. vs. the Lake County Captains at the BG Ball Park. Call 901-2121.  http://www.bghotrods.com.

The play, Driving Miss Daisy by the Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) is at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 8 p.m. http://www.ptkbg.org/. Get more info at Upcoming Events. 781-6233.

A benefit for the American Cancer Society, Pretty In Pink Mom Prom is tonight at Phil Moore Park Gym on Scottsville Road from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 each at the door, $5.00 in advance. Find out more: http://www.wbko.com/community/events?c=y&cat=Benefits (scroll down).

"Crossing Over", The Classical Singer goes to Broadway, An Opera Theater production, is at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. 745-3751. Tickets are $5.00.

WKU  presents April 15 at 8 p.m. a play, A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

(Friday, April 15th) The Capital Arts Center has three local bands tonight, Felonious Funk, Fat Box, and Deep Fried Five at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 General Admission. 782-2787.

Saturday, April 16th:
The Capital Arts Center features The Ernie Small Blues Band featuring Jane and Rachel Pearl and Randi Womack at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 General Admission. 782-2787. This is a 30th Anniversary Celebration Event.

  

The 3rd Annual RJ Open Chess event is at 10 a.m. at WKU's Garrett Conference Center.  http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info. This event continues through the 17th. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

A Rain Barrel Making Workshop is today at the WKU Parking Structure from 1-4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. The fee is $40.00. For details, call 745-2508.

A Bicycle Ride benefiting New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding starts at 7:30 a.m. Participants will leave from Chaney's Dairy Barn. http://www.nbtr-bg.org.

A Humane Society benefit, the 12th Annual 5K Fundraising Walk, is today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the BG-WC Regional Airport off of Scottsville Road. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. 783-9404. See their Facebook page for more details.

The SoKy Book Fest at WKU's Carroll Nicely Conference Center continues today with many children's events, authors and more.  http://www.sokybookfest.org/About.

A Holga 120N Photography Workshop is happening today at the ARTsAccess Gallery at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 515 East 10th Street today. 781-0872.

Junior Achievement is sponsoring a Thrills and Skills Experience today starting at 9 a.m. at the BG Hot Rods Field. This is for boys and girls ages 5-178. Professional instructors and Hot Rods staff and coaches will work with the participants. Find out more here: http://www.jaforkids.com. Tickets are $25.00 each.

The Independence Bank Dog Show is today at 10:30 a.m. at Independence Bank, 2415 Nashville Road. 746-0980. This event benefits Relay for Life.

Riverview at Hobson Grove has an Easter Egg Hunt today at Riverview, 1100 West Main Street from 2-5 p.m. "Bring an Easter Basket!" This event is free and open to the public. Call Riverview for more info: 843-5565.

Lost River Cave and Valley hosts the First Annual Earth Day Recycling Event, put on by SoKy Young Marines, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://www.sokyym.com, 615-206-0848. Here is their Facebook page: SKYM FB page.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 7 p.m. Tickets are free; contact Rich Pond Baptist Church at 842-2593. No tickets are required for Sundays.

The 2011 Arbor Day Celebration is from 9-12 a.m. at Keriakes Park. Activities include planting trees, receiving free trees, demos, and more. This event is free. Call 393-3111 for more info.

Chaney's Easter Egg Hunt is today at 3 p.m. This event is free and includes prizes.  It is being held at Buchanon Park across from Chaney's Dairy Barn. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Old Union School is having an Aloha! Auction and BBQ Supper from 4-8 p.m. This event is at Phil Moore Park Gymnasium, BG. Hawaiian costume is optional. Tickets are $6.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door. 781-4890. Silent Auction is at 4:00, Live auction and dinner is at 7 p.m.

WKU's Spring Football game is Red vs. White at 5 p.m. This event is free for everyone. Houchens-Smith Stadium. 

The Hot Rods baseball team plays at 7 p.m. vs. Lake County Captains. A fireworks show is planned after the game.  Call 901-2121.  http://www.bghotrods.com.


The play, Driving Miss Daisy by the Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) is at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 8 p.m. http://www.ptkbg.org/. Get more info at Upcoming Events. 781-6233.

WKU presents the play, A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 8 p.m. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

 

"Crossing Over", the Classical Singer goes to Broadway, a recital/Opera Theater, is at 3:00 p.m. today at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. 745-3751. Tickets are $5.00.

 

The T.C. Cherry PTO spring Bazaar is today from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the T.C. Cherry Elementary School. 746-2200.

From the WCVK page: "4/16/11 Yard Sale for American Cancer Society Relay For Life will be in front of Western Ky. Diagnostic, 1635 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, April 16, 7 a.m. CiCi’s Pizza, Campbell Lane, will donate 10% of their proceeds that day to the American Cancer Society. For more information call Tammy at 746-9500."

Sunday, April 17th:

Today is Palm Sunday.

The 3rd Annual RJ Open Chess event is at 10 a.m. at WKU's Garrett Conference Center.  http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info. This event continues through the 17th. Call for more info: 918-809-6278.

Rich Pond Baptist Church has an Easter Pageant Play today, "39 Hours", at 10 a.m. No tickets are required today. 842-2593.

The National Corvette Museum has a Bunny Brunch today at 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Tickets are $8.00 for children, $12.00 for adults. 781-7973. 


WKU Baseball has a Faith and Family Day today at 1 p.m. All church youth grades K-8 can get a free or discount ticket for friends and family today. 1-800-BIG-RED.


BG Hot Rods Baseball team plays today at 2 p.m. vs. Lake County Captains. at the BG Ball Park.

The public is welcome at Super Sunday Bowling at Redz at WKU DUC. from 2 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. 745-5794.

The play, Driving Miss Daisy by the Public Theater of Kentucky (PTK) is at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 3 p.m. http://www.ptkbg.org/. Get more info at Upcoming Events. 781-6233.


WKU presents the play, A Taste of Honey at Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 3 p.m. 745-5845. Adults are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

Events coming up: The Steelband Concert at WKU's FAC Recital Hall, April 19, the Warren County Seniors Dance and Potluck, April 19, the Herb Festival at the Wild Bird and Nature Store on April 21-May 1, the 8th Annual Invasive Plant Pull at Lost River Cave and Valley April 23rd, (check the site for a contest too), the Community Easter Egg Hunt at Faith UMC April 23, and the first Apron Extravaganza May 2nd. There are a lot more events coming up too.

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

  
Also from the WCVK site: "Now-4/15 Volunteers are needed for Area 5 Special Olympics Track and Field Competition to be held April 30. 100+ volunteers are needed to assist with track events as well as awards, lunches, and Olympic Town. Interested persons or groups may contact Bowling Green Parks and Recreation at 393-3584 for more information. Volunteer deadline is April 15."

"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.


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You can find more events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area by clicking on the right side of this blog, or picking up a SoKy Happenings magazine. See even more events and charity happenings at the WCVK Community Happenings page.


Til Further Notice Madison Ave. General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., Bowling Green, serves a free hot breakfast the 2nd and last Saturdays of each month, 8-10 a.m. They have sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.










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