Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Aug. 14-21.

Fun things to do in the Bowling Green, Ky area August 14th - 21st.

The Main Library is closed through the 17th due to renovations. The other branches are open.

Thank you to the SoKy Happenings for many of these events. 

Make sure to double-check each event, just in case.

Sunday, August 14th

Rainhill Equine Facility, a horse rescue, has free tours today from 1-4. 11125 Kentucky Highway 185, Bowling Green. 777-3164, http://www.RainHillRescue.com.

The Capital Arts theater  at 416 East Main downtown shows Les Miserables today at 3 p.m., presented by the Capital Arts Youth Theater. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, and $6.00 for children 12 and under.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 807 Campbell Lane has their annual Ice Cream Social, Cake Walk, and Cake Auction today from 4-6 p.m. 781-3295. 

WhaBah Steakhouse has a live Blues Jam from 6-10. 782-6400.

Monday, August 15th

CASA has their spring Training starting today at Christ Episcopal Church next to the Main Library at 6-9 p.m. The classes are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks. Find out more: 782-5353. You can also apply at their website here: http://www.casaofsck.org.

The Bob Kirby Branch Library has Toddler Time today at 9:30 a.m. Toddler Time is for kids ages 18-36 months. 782-0252.

The Kentucky Blues Society has a Teen Jam from 5-9 p.m. at WhaBah Steakhouse. Bring the family, free admission. 782-6400.

There is a Summer Stroll at 7 p.m. at the Bent Tree neighborhood. Call for more info: 393-3674.

Tidball's has Open Mic tonight at 9 p.m. 793-9955.

Tuesday, August 16th

Today if you eat at certain restaurants, you can support United Way from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is the Dine-A-Round. Find out more: http://www.liveunitedtoday.com. From their Facebook page: "United Way's 5th Annual Dine-A-Round is August 16th. Dine at The Catfish House, The Bistro, O'Charley's, Mariah's, Griff's Deli, Holiday Inn University Plaza Cafe, or Earl G Dumplin's (Scottsville) and 10% of the day's proceeds will benefit those in need in Southern Kentucky! What a great excuse to go out to eat!"

A fundraiser for Rhonda St. Charles is today from 4 p.m. until ? at the Keller Williams Realty Office. The proceeds will go to pay for funeral expenses.


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.

Wednesday, August 17th

Use promo code "JDW" to purchase tickets for the Bowling Green Hot Rods today on Military Recognition Day and help support J.D. Williams, an injured Fort Campbell soldier from Auburn. Tickets are $10.00 each. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. 901-2121.

The Special Olympics Bowling Practice and Sign-ups are from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Southern Lanes.  Bowling Practice will be every Wednesday. Call to find out more: 393-3265 or 393-3480.

Graham Troopers (for school-age students) meets at 3 p.m. at the Graham Drive community branch library. 781-1441.

The Smiths Grove branch library has Wonderful Wednesday from 3-4 for Kindergarten age through 6th grade.

August 17th is a workshop at the ALIVE Center, Volunteer Recruitment and Retention. You must pre-register for this workshop.

Thursday, August 18th

The State Fair in Louisville starts today, and goes on until the 28th.

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

Annie, Jr. plays at 7 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky at 545 Morris Avenue, put on by the Sunburst Youth Theatre. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents Annie Jr. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 7 p.m. This production goes on until August 28th. 781-6233. Click here to go to the Sunburst Youth Theater's Facebook page.

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

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.

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an Easy Ride today. Meet them at Keriakes Park at 6 p.m. This is a ride (mostly flat) through mostly residential areas. You must have a helmet. The ride lasts 1 to 1 1/2 hours. You can join the League here: http://www.bglob.com/membership.php.

Friday, August 19th

There are Concerts in the Park today from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. in Fountain Square Park and Circus Square Park in Bowling Green. 782-0222.

(From the WBKO Community Calendar pages) If you visit Ashley Furniture Homestore today, you can support Muscular Dystrophy Awareness. Purchase a $20.00 coupon, and you can get 20% off your purchase. Donations will benefit Families of SMA in the memory of Annie Grimes.

Chaney's presents the movie Tangled tonight at their Ice Cream and a Moovie event. The movie starts at dusk. No outside food or drink is allowed. This is a free event.

The Eastside Church of Christ at 1706 Smallhouse Road has a Hymn Singing at 7 p.m. The public is invited. 843-9925.

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents Annie Jr. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 7 p.m. This production goes on until August 28th. 781-6233. Click here to go to the Sunburst Youth Theater's Facebook page.

August 19, 20, and 21st is the 3rd Annual Newgrass Festival. http://www.newgrassfestival.com/
See the daily schedule here: http://www.newgrassfestival.com/schedule.htm. This event is at Ballance Farms, 13101 Louisville Road, Oakland, KY 42159. From the WBKO Community Events pages: "Our festival location is where Sam Bush [father of newgrass] was born and grew up, where Courtney Johnson lived out his life, where Courtney’s wife Hazel still resides, where John Cowan once lived, and where Curtis Burch lives and teaches the next generation today- Beautiful Kentucky. The rolling hills of Ballance Farms are a perfect backdrop for the smooth harmonies and toe-tapping rythyms of newgrass."

Visit http://www.newgrassfestival.com or call 270-784-0757 to learn more.

Greener Groundz has a Whip It Launch Party and Reading from 7-9 p.m. Two WKU Faculty members will discuss their new books. Afterwards, there will be a poetry reading with poetry, fiction, or music. Find out more: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/2011/08/11/new-books/ or contact: Molly McCaffrey, (270) 745-5709.

The Warren County Parks and Rec Dept. are showing the movie "Despicable Me" at Ephram White Park near the shelter at 8 p.m. tonight at 885 Mount Olivet Road. For more info, call 843-6665 and speak to Lisa Clary, Center Supervisor.

Saturday, August 20th

There is a free Homebuyer's Education Class at the Tomorrow Center, at 1133 Adams Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is sponsored by HANDS. From the SoKy Calendar: "Yes, you can Own Your Own Home!" Registration for the event is from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Call for more info: 796-8230. From the WBKO Community pages: "* Finding the right house, * Mortgage Loan Process, * Insurance for your home, * Predatory Lending, * Budget, * Credit, (and) * Basic Home Maintenance. Anna Byrum (270)796-4176"

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents Annie Jr. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 7 p.m. This production goes on until August 28th. 781-6233. Click here to go to the Sunburst Youth Theater's Facebook page.

From the WBKO Community Page: "Vette City Lions Club 7th Annual MOTORFEST. Aug 20, 2011 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lost River Cave and Valley. Antique cars, trucks,antique tractors, hit 'n miss engines, motorcycles and more!"

Lyndell and Debbie Graven 843-1556 991-7554 991-7553 

The 3rd Annual International Newgrass Festival continues today starting at noon. Gates open at 8 a.m.  http://www.newgrassfestival.com/
See the daily schedule here: http://www.newgrassfestival.com/schedule.htm. This event is at Ballance Farms, 13101 Louisville Road, Oakland, KY 42159.  From the WBKO Community Events pages: "Our festival location is where Sam Bush [father of newgrass] was born and grew up, where Courtney Johnson lived out his life, where Courtney’s wife Hazel still resides, where John Cowan once lived, and where Curtis Burch lives and teaches the next generation today- Beautiful Kentucky. The rolling hills of Ballance Farms are a perfect backdrop for the smooth harmonies and toe-tapping rythyms of newgrass."

from the WBKO Community Calendar pages:  "WCHS Marching Band Car Wash, Aug 20, 2011, 8am-1pm - 4 Locations in BG: Auto Zone Russellville Rd, McDonalds 31W& Cemetery Rd, McDonalds Nashville Rd & Campbell Ln,
Advance Auto Scottsville Rd. - Brandon Salmon 270-348-3662 or Julie Crousore 270-999-1927"

Kevin Kirby of J.C. Kirby and Sons is bringing a free Southern Gospel Concert to the Capital Arts Center tonight at 7:30 p.m. Find out more: 782-2787.

Chaney's presents the movie Tangled tonight at their Ice Cream and a Moovie event. The movie starts at dusk. No outside food or drink is allowed. This is a free event.

Sunday, August 21st

Dance Arts Sleeping Beauty ("come dressed as the Princess you are") 1-4 p.m. Show is limited to 40 participants. $15.00 for participating children with accompanying adult. $5.00 for observers, Ages 2.5 - 5 years. Call Jackie to pre-register at 270-467-8852.
From the WBKO Community Events page: "Dance Arts of Bowling Green Performs Sleeping Beauty Hosted by the National Corvette Museum, Aug. 21, 2011 2:00pm-4:00pm.  National Corvette Museum. Your child will become a part of their favorite fairy tale in this interactive performance of Sleeping Beauty. After the performance, enjoy a special tea party served to you by the ballerinas! $15 Participating children with one accompanying adult, $5 for observers. Jackie Utzler,
270-467-8852, jackie@corvettemuseum.org."

The Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon is today at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center, and starts at 8 a.m. 791-9437.

The Public Theater of Kentucky presents Annie Jr. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley at 3 p.m. This production goes on until August 28th. 781-6233. Click here to go to the Sunburst Youth Theater's Facebook page.

The 3rd Annual International Newgrass Festival continues today starting at noon. Gates open at 8 a.m.  http://www.newgrassfestival.com/
See the daily schedule here: http://www.newgrassfestival.com/schedule.htm. This event is at Ballance Farms, 13101 Louisville Road, Oakland, KY 42159. From the WBKO Community Events pages: "Our festival location is where Sam Bush [father of newgrass] was born and grew up, where Courtney Johnson lived out his life, where Courtney’s wife Hazel still resides, where John Cowan once lived, and where Curtis Burch lives and teaches the next generation today- Beautiful Kentucky. The rolling hills of Ballance Farms are a perfect backdrop for the smooth harmonies and toe-tapping rythyms of newgrass."

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 and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

More upcoming events in August:

August 23rd: BGAMUG, the Bowling Green Computer club, meets at 6:30. http://www.bgamug.com.

August 25th John F. Baker Jr. will speak at the Main branch library at 6 p.m.

Big Red's Blitz is August 25th too.

August 27th is the Great American Campout at Lost River Cave.

Also on August 27th: (from the WCVK Community Events calendar) "08/27/11 Saturday August 27, 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Christ United Methodist Church, 716 Cave Mill Road, Bowling Green presents 48th Annual Ice Cream Social featuring burgers, hot dogs, salads, baked beans, desserts and homemade ice cream plus inflatable for the kids. Adults $7/ Children 12 & Under $3. Community is invited. 842-4343."
From the WCVK "8/29/11 Annual Houchens Center Fall Game Day will be Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Eloise B. Houchens Center, 1115 Adams St., Bowling Green. The $12 cost includes morning and afternoon snacks, hot lunch, and prizes. For more details and reservations call 842-6761."
September:

September 10th, The Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin will have a Ghost Hunt. 1-866-559-4741. http://www.GhostHuntWeekends.com.

September 17th is Symphony at the Orchard. http://www.TheSymphonyAtWKU.org.

Sept 17 The Vette City Vixens play the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky and Hot Broads play Naptown Third Alarm (at home) at the Skate Box in Bowling Green.
Sept. 17th is also the Anansi Marionette show at the Capital Arts Center at 5 p.m.

September 24th is the International Festival in Bowling Green.

The 2011 US Bank Balloon Tunes and BBQ is September 8 – 11.

Have a fun week!

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/

My Personal Page and blog
The Nontrads site and blog
My Squidoo pages
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook
Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads

V. B: NEWEST events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Feb. 27th-March 6th

Version B

Feb. 27th -  March 6th: events, plays, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

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

I just added the Home Expo, which is Friday through Sunday of this week. Scroll down to find out more.  And also the Planetarium lecture on March 3rd.

Also added: March 3rd's event: Professor Hansen reads from his book: Florida Fiddler: The life and times of Richard Seaman.

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Misha Ambrosia is having her art shown at Greener Groundz during February.


The VSA Exhibit is free and open to the public at the Garden Gallery at the Kentucky Library and Museum this month until March 21st. 745-2592.

Kendall McMinimy is showing his art at the WKU Ivan Wilson FAC Corridor Gallery from Feb. 16-March 23rd. 745-3944.

A Modern Atomic Art exhibition will take place Feb. 18th  - March 25th at The Gallery at 916. http://www.thegalleryat916.com.

Martha Duff has an art exhibit at the Bob Kirby branch library through February 28th. 

Kay Zoretic's jewelry is exhibited at the Warren County Library main branch this month through February 28th. 781-4882.


The Regional Scholastic Arts exhibition 2011 is frm 9-5 through February 27th at the Capital Arts Galleries. 782-2787. 

The US Bank art show opens Feb. 27th and runs through April 2nd  at the Kentucky Museum. See all kinds of great art here.  http://bit.ly/hnjSRA

Sunday, February 27th: The Community Bowl for Kid's Sake continues today from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a benefit for Big Brothers/Big Sisters at Southern Lanes. 781-1180.

The Closing Reception for the Very Special Arts Exhibit is today from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Capital Arts. Everyone is welcome 782-2787,

The BG Special Olympics Basketball Social is today from 2-5 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Basketball, fun, games, and lunch. Kummer Little Rec Center, Bowling Green. Call 393-3265 or 393-3484.

A free Faculty Artist Recital by Antonio Guiliano, Tenor, is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU FAC Recital Hall. 745-3751.

The US Bank art show opens today at the Kentucky Museum. See all kinds of great art here.  http://bit.ly/hnjSRA

Sunburst Youth Theater presents The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $8 to $10 each, with group prices available. 781-6233.

WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 3 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.



Monday, February 28th:
A free computer class, E-mail Intermediate, is held today at the Main branch library from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A Black History Month Finale Extravaganza is held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Graham Drive Community Library. Enjoy food and fun.

Orchestra Kentucky has a VIP Series Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Larnelle Harris and African-American music by William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole. Call 846-2426. Join them at their Facebook page here: http://on.fb.me/hwcWAy. Read what Jeffrey Reed has to say about the concert: http://bit.ly/eFQWJs. Tickets are $25.00 to $45.00 each.
This concert is in Van Meter Hall VMH 0108 and lasts until 10 p.m.

WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 8 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

From the WBKO Community Calendar page: "New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding Pizza Hut Fundraiser Feb 28, 2011 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM Pizza Hut by Greenwood Mall
20% of the proceeds from Dine In and Carryout will go to NBTR." Michele Vise 270.782.6496

 Happy St. David's Day!

Tuesday, March 1st:
 WKU Theater and Dance Dept. presents Khamaseen at 8 p.m.  at WKU Russell Miller Theater. Call 745-3121 or 745-5845 for more info. Adult tickets are $11.00 and students are $9.00.

The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 2-3 p.m. This class is called MS Word for Beginners. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

Wednesday, March 2nd:
From the WBKO Community Events pages: "Sarah Dineen: Unleashed - Artist Lecture Mar 2, 2011 6:00 pm Exhibition in Main University Gallery, WKU, Bowling Green, KY. Lecture is open to the public and all are invited to attend.


The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 2-3 p.m. This class is called E-mail Basics. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

Thursday, March 3rd:
Community Education has a Sit and Sew class today. Bring your own machine and a project of your choice. The cost is $15.00 and is a continuing class. Register at 842-4281.

Professor Gregory Hansen will have a book signing event and a reading tonight from his book "A Florida Fiddler: The Life and Times of Richard Seaman" at 6-7 p.m. at the Kentucky Library.

A Planetarium show "Celestial Motions" will take place at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 7 p.m. Call 745-4044. Check the website for more info. too.

From the WKU Events pages:  Tonight from 7-9 is a WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert in Van Meter Hll 0108.

The Bowling Green Main library at 1225 State Street has a free computer class today from 6-7 p.m. This class is called Intermediate Computers and the Internet. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 215.

The WKU Chess club meets from 6-9 at the WKU Faculty House and is open to the public. All skills and ages are welcome. 


Friday, March 4th:
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."

This is the first day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 5-8 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free.


From the WKU Events pages:  Tonight is a free Faculty/Guest Violin Recital at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center 01889 from 6-7:30 p.m. This recital is free and open to the public.

The Bob Kirby Branch library at 175 Iron Skillet Court has a free computer class, Intro to Mac Computers, today from 2-3 p.m. You must pre-register to attend by calling 270-782--252.

Saturday, March 5th:
 From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."
 From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "3/5/11 Junior Achievement’s 2011 Penguin Plunge will be March 5, 10:30 a.m. outside the Sloan Convention Center. Plungers raise donations to earn the right to jump in the chilly waters. Penguin Plunge registration is available at www.JAforKids.com or by calling 782-0280." (The Parade is at 10:30 and the Plunge is at 11:00 a.m.)

This is the second day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free. 


Sunday, March 6th:  

A Team Penning event is taking place today at the WKU Ag-Expo Center at 406 Elrod Road. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/agexpocenter/2011%20events.html

A Planetarium show "Celestial Motions" will take place at the WKU Hardin Planetarium at 2 p.m. Call 745-4044. Check the website for more info. too. 


From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "03/4/11 Bowling Green High School Students will perform Bye Bye Birdie, the Tony Award Winning musical, at the Capitol Arts Center March 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and March 6, 3 p.m. The cast is made up of over 80 students including several elementary and junior high students. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students. Call 746-2300 to reserve seats and for more information."

This is the last day of the Home Expo 2011, which is 12:30 - 5 p.m. today at the Sloan Convention Center. See products from landscapers, builders, and designers plus mini-seminars, displays, a door prize, and more. Tickets are $8.00 or 2 for $15.00 for adults and accompanied (by an adult) children are free.
 

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

  
Also from the WCVK site: "Save money on transportation costs every day with GO bg transit! GO bg transit provides 5 fixed routes, two Saturday Shopping Shuttles, and numerous other shuttles to serve Bowling Green. Purchase a GO Pass and ride for $1 a trip. Students Passes are $40 per semester for unlimited rides. For more information visit www.casoky.org/transportation or call 782-3162, ext. 238.
Images are from the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

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

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

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







My Squidoo pages / The Betsyanne website / Nontraditional Students

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


This neat detective logo and the beautiful heart are both to be found at the Microsoft Clipart pages.


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

-Betsyanne
The Pots Place Associate, author and blogger.

The neat detective at the bottom of this blog entry is from the Microsoft Clip art image pages. 
The mailbox is from the free Clker pages.


Thanks to the SoKy Happenings magazine for all their information. Please check all events before attending just in case.

Cheap and Free stuff to do this week: Dec. 14-19

 























These are some selected events in and around the area for Tuesday - Sunday, December 14-19.


With the surprising Winter weather, you will want to double-check each event before attending.


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

December Happenings in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky. (#5E)  

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

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

"12/3-12/22 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."

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

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


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

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

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

Riverview at Hobson Grove is having Victorian Holiday Tours until Dec. 19th. Call 843-5565 or go to their site at http://www.bgky.org/riverview.

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

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

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

Tuesday, December 14th 

Ryan's has a Senior Meal Deal today for lunch all week, 1-3 p.m. The price is $5.49 including drink. Call to find out what a Senior is there. 843-1439.

The Polar Express event is from 5-7:30. Read above for details or call 745-7317. You must reserve your free tickets.


A free computer class, Ebay for Beginners (on Macbooks) is at the Bob Kirby Branch library from 6-7 p.m. Call to reserve a spot, 782-0252.


Another Free computer class, Computing for Seniors, is at the Bowling Green library. Call there to reserve your spot too: 781-4882.

Wednesday, December 15th

An after school special for students of all ages is at 3:30 p..m. at the Graham Drive Community Branch library. 563-6651.


A Ladies Night and Open House event is at the Bead Store and More, Green Faerie Designs, 130 Walton Avenue. Call 904-4944.


A Chili Competition is at St. James Methodist Church at 575 Winfield Drive near Keriakes Park at 6:00. The public is invited.  842-4949.

A free  computer class, Facebook for Beginners is at 6:00 at the Main Library. Call 781-4882 to pre-register.

Thursday, December 16th

Wii Tween event is at the Graham Drive Community Branch library today at 5:00 p.m. Call 781-1441 for more info.

A free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources is at 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. Call to pre-register at 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Online Social Media (Macbook class) is at the Bob Kirby branch library today from 6-7 pm. Call to pre-register, 782-0252. 

Friday, December 17

Storytime at Barnes and Noble today will feature Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett at 11:30 p.m. 746-9779.

The Warren County Fiscal Court has an Open House today  from 2-4 p.m. at the Downtown Warren County Courthouse. Call 843-4146 for more info.

Also, the City Hall will have a Holiday Open House today from 2-4 at the Bowling Green City Hall. Call 393-3000 for more info.

The Presbyterian Church at 1003 State Street will host a Christmas Fest by the Meade County High School Madrigal Singers. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.50 for students. Reservations are required. 843-4707.

Eastside Church of Christ at 1706 Smallhouse Road has a hymn singing today at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 843-9925.

Orchestra Kentucky Retro Series has Christmas Madness at 8 p.m. tonight at WKU Van Meter Hall. Find out more: 846-2426.

WKU has Commencement today and tomorrow. 

Saturday, December 18th

A free All Aboard Series talk "Hold 'em Up: Great Train Robberies" will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. 745-7317. Danish and coffee will be served.

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

WKU has Commencement today.

The Bob Kirby Branch library has Family Story Time toay at 10:30 a.m. 782-0252.

Storytime at Barnes and Noble today will feature Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett at 3:30 p.m. 746-9779.

Orchestra Kentucky has Christmas Madness at 8 p.m. tonight at WKU Van Meter Hall. Find out more: 846-2426.

 

Sunday, December 19th

The Skatebox has a Skate with Santa event today from 2-5 p.m. Parents skate free with paid admission of a child for $5.00. 843-3394.


First Baptist Church has a Family Celebration at i7 p.m. at 621 East 12th Avene. Everyone is welcome. 842-0331.


Russellville has a Community Advent Service at 7:00 p.m. with traditional lessons and carols at Grace Episcopal Church at Main and 6th Street, Russellville. 

-Betsyanne

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

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

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

Send me your events! Thanks.

 -Betsyanne 

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 Winter Fairy is by katmary on Flickr.

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