Fun (also free or cheap) events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area this week

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Cheap and Free Events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
for the week of June 14-20 (Monday through Sunday)

I got most of this information from SOKY Happenings Magazine, http://www.sokyhappenings.com,
I have picked just a few events per day. You can go to the websites to find even more events.

The WCVK Community Happenings Page is also a good events page. Here is the link: http://www.christianfamilyradio.com/view_happenings.php

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays are Weekender Farm tour days at Chaney's Dairy Barn, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Find out more here: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

The Bowling Green Public Library has many free and cheap events this month. Check them out here: http://www.warrenpl.org/Calendar/month.php

This week: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Thursday through Sunday at the renovated Van Meter Hall. More info: http://www.fountainsquareplayers.org/

Monday, June 14

Flag Day - hang your flag today!

Special class for women cancer patients - 1-3 p.m. The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center. Get their whole Calendar of Events here http://www.mcbg.org/healthandwellnesscenter/calframe.htm

CASA is putting on a movie today at 6-8 p.m. especially for people exiting the foster care system. It is called "Aging Out". Kids in care are also invited. You must RSVP 782-5353 (CASA Office) or call Irene Parker 303-1563.

Tuesday, June 15

Reptile Scales and Tales Main Library BG. This is a family event with live reptiles. Call 781-4882. Check time: 6:30 - 7:30. Bob Kirby Library.

The Amazing Night Sky - by Dr. Rachel Campbell. Hardin Planitarium, 7 p.m. Get there 15 minutes early. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/

Summer Evening Tour - half-price tickets to the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. 5-8 p.m. This info. is from SoKy Happenings. Call before going 745-7317.

Wednesday, June 16

BG Neighborhood Sewing Group meets 10-12 at the Warren County Extension Office on Nashville Road. Find out more: 991-4431. (Bring your sewing machine and basic supplies)

Concert in the Park - Fountain Square Park BG 12:00 noon, featuring Lyndsey Whitaker. 782-0222.

Thursday, June 17

Standard Flower Show - Free exhibit! 2-7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 533 Ashmoor, BG.

Free movie at Great Escape Theater BG Monsters Vs. Aliens 9:30 a.m. (get there early for a seat). 782-3112.

The Amazing Night Sky - by Dr. Rachel Campbell. Hardin Planitarium, 7 p.m. Get there 15 minutes early. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/

Mystery Writer Tess Gerritsen 6 p.m. at WC Public Library 782- 0252. http://www.warrenpl.org

(Seven Brides - see top of blog)

Friday, June 18

Holly 8th NHRA Hot Rod Reunion Reception 7:00 p.m. Free - Sloan Convention Center BG 745-0088.

Standard Flower Show - Free exhibit! 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 533 Ashmoor, BG.

From the WCVK site: "Community Family Movie Night at New Life Free Methodist Church, 9016 Cemetery Rd., Bowling Green, will be June 18, 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to come early and bring a lawn chair. Popcorn and drinks will be available. For more information call 799-0753."

(Seven Brides - see top of blog) 

Saturday, June 19

Yoga in the Park, 8-9 a.m. Kereiakes Park near the Tennis Court, behind the shelter. Find out more: http://www.bgkiwanis.org/

Playground Yoga for Kids 2-6 and their caregivers or Grandparents. 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. Kereiakes Park near the Tennis Court, behind the shelter. Find out more: http://www.bgkiwanis.org/

(Seven Brides - see top of blog) 

Bowling Green Superstar singing competition - Beech Bend 2:30 p.m. 781-7634 http://www.beechbend.com.


Sunday, June 20
Father's Day

BG Hot Rods - 2:00 p.m. Today kids can run the bases free. 901-2121, http://www.bghotrods.com.

Parents Skate Free with child admission today at the Skatebox Roller Skating Rink, 506 Three Springs Road, 843-3394.

The Amazing Night Sky - by Dr. Rachel Campbell. Hardin Planetarium, 3 p.m. Get there 15 minutes early. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/  

(Seven Brides - see top of blog) 

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

Let me know YOUR cheap and fun events by commenting below. Later!

-Betsyanne

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More fun events this week, May 10-16

Some fun, cheap or free events this week in or near Bowling Green, Kentucky May 10-16

These are just some of the many cheap and free events across the Bowling Green area. Please send your ideas to put on this blog by using the comment form. You can also find more events online at the Soky Happenings site or by going to any of the sites listed to the right on this blog.


Monday, 5-10-10 
The Red Cross will be having a blood drive today at the Warren Association of Baptists, located at 6448 Scottsville Road from 3-8 p.m. Phone 1-800-REDCROSS.


Tuesday, 5-11-10
Free Tennis Clinic for Adult Beginners. Kereikaes Park Tennis Courts. Contact Tim Kickert 270-393-3573 to register. Drop-ins are also welcome. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A raffle and free food will be available at the Kickoff which is at the same time.

Wednesday, 5-12-10
WKU's graduating seniors show their art at the Kentucky Library and Museum from 9-4 today. Call 745-2314 for more info. Final portfolios will be on display.

1:00 p.m. - Performer of the Semester Recital. Free, Fine Arts Center. 745-3751.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free wellness program for K-8 at the WKU Track and Field facility. 904-0136. http://www.lightofchance.org.

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Bowling Green Community Drum Circle The Alive Center, BG. 746-5451.

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Public telescope observing, WKU Thompson Complex. Free. 745-4357.

Thursday, 5-13-10 
Red Cross Blood drive 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Service One Credit Union at 1609 Campbell Lane. 1-800-REDCROSS.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free Hearing Screening at the Health and Wellness Center at the Greenwood Mall. 745-0942, registration is required.

Annual Teacher-Student Art Exhibit at Memphis Marsha's (free). 514 East 12th. 843-1726.

6:00 p.m. Famous author Jeffrey Deaver speaks at the Main Library about Fact, Fiction and Forensics. http://warrenpl.org/slideinfoFFF.html. You do need reservations, so contact the Main Library at 781-4882 or pick them up at the Bob Kirby Branch or the Main library before the event.

6:30 p.m. Making Origami for ages 6 and up at the Bob Kirby library. Pre-register at 781-4882, extension 224. Registration is required.

This (Thursday) is also Belly Dancing night at Anna's Greek Restaurant, which is located at 535 Three Springs Road. 846-2662.

Friday, May 14th
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Limber for Life Exercise Class - Health and Wellness Center, Greenwood Mall. Call 745-0942.

10:00 a.m.  - 6:00 p.m. Raising Awareness of Alzheimer's Carnival. Magnolia Village, 1381 Campbell Lane. 843-0587.

3:30 p.m. Garden Stories and Planting Party at the BG Main Library. Registration is required. Ages 5 and up. Plant a flower seed. 781-4882.

(just added:) WKU's Spring Graduate Commencement is today! 7 p.m. E.A. Diddle Arena. 745-3351. http://www.wku.edu/commencement Also: see the 15th (tomorrow) for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Health and Human Services graduation at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Saturday, 5-15-10 
9:00 a.m. - Family Fun Dog Show. $15.00. Basil Griffin Amphitheater. 843-5218 or 843-5273. Dog obedience demonstrations, vendor booths and more. See an article and a video link here: http://www.wnky.net/news/local/92675204.html

10:00 a.m. College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Health and Human Services WKU graduation ceremony, at 10 a.m., E.A. Diddle Arena.

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Indoor Yard Sale at Vette City Antiques and Collectibles. They are located at 778 Interstate Drive, behind Jerry's Restaurant. (I-65, exit 28). 393-9500.

10:00 a.m. - Geocaching and Flash Mob, Lost River Cave and Valley. 393-0077.
http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html#Geocaching

11:00 a.m. - Western Kentucky Horse Sale at the WKU Ag Expo Center.

3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bristow Elementary School Homecoming. 842-5730, extension 1512.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Riverview at Hobson Grove will be offering a  Victorian Antiques and Garden Festival today. Jon Carlofti will be signing a book, accessories for home and garden will be on sale, annuals and perennials will also be on sale, and free lectures and garden information will be offered. Antique booths will be there too. You can also bring your antiques and collectibles to have them appraised for a fee. Find out more here: http://www.bgky.org/riverview

12 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Girl Scouts will be at the Hot Rods stadium today collecting electronic waste for the Forever Green Capstone Event. Find out more at the WNKY.net site here: http://www.wnky.net/community/events/91736199.html
You can bring electronic equipment, but not appliances. TV's and monitors with a glass front will require a $5 charge because they need to have gas discharged from them. All of the waste will be recycled. Questions: call Jessica Dilsaver at 270-842-8138.

Sunday, May 16
4:30 p.m. Co-Ed Sand Volleyball is offered by St. James United Methodist church each Sunday evening. The public is invited. 575 Winfield Drive. 842-4949.

Another coming event:
5-22-10 Put this date on your calendar if you love bike riding. BikeBG.org has a Lost River Cave Ride today. This is a free event, and if you are one of the first 20 riders, you will get a free cave tour admission. Helmets are mandatory for the rides.

Information about these events is from Soky Happenings, and WNKY.net.

Related links:
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Soky Happenings
Lost River Cave and Valley

All for now,
-Betsyanne

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.
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