Updated! Events and things to do this week, Mon.-Wed., September 17-19

Here are some selected events going on Monday-Wednesday of this week in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

This blog has been updated. See the events coming up for Bowling Green's Bicentennial! This info. was provided by the Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau, which puts out a weekly email about great events. YOU can sign up for it by contacting marissa at visitbgky dot com.

Here is their complete list of things going on this week:
What's Happening This Week in Bowling Green, Kentucky


This week, all week long, Chaney's has their Corn Maze open! Find out more at their site here: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/.

A corn maze in England. By Lewis Clarke, from geograph.org.uk, on Wikimedia Commons.

Jackson's Orchard has Apple Time this month! Find out more: http://www.jacksonsorchard.com/.

Monday, September 17th
Hotel, Inc. has an Open House today from 12:30 p.m. on. Find out more at this Daily News article.

A free computer class is offered today from 6-7:30 p.m., Microsoft Excel Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance club meets tonight from 6:30 - 930 p.m. at the FOP for ages 21 and up. Call for more info: 991-4040.

Orchestra Kentucky plays at SKyPAC tonight at 7:30. Find out more: 904-1880 and http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/. This is their opening night.

Tuesday, September 18th
The Graham Drive community library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. Call for more information: 781-1441.

The Main branch library also offers a free computer class today, Learn to Download Ebooks and Audiobooks at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Author Dianna Love will discuss her book "Curse" at 6i p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. 
You can pick up your free ticket at any library location. 782-0252. Here is her website: http://www.AuthorDiannaLove.com.

Wednesday, Septemer 19th
AARP sponsors a Driver Safety Program today from 9-1 at the Health and Wellness Center at Chandler Park. You must pre-register to attend. Find out more: 745-0942.

The Main branch library offers a free computer class today, Computing for Seniors, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class is offered today from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove branch library. It is Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Bob  Kirby Branch library offers another free class, Introduction to Social Networking, at 2:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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Tuesday, September 18th
The Graham Drive community library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. Call for more information: 781-1441.

The Main branch library also offers a free computer class today, Learn to Download Ebooks and Audiobooks at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Author Dianna Love will discuss her book "Curse" at 6i p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. 
You can pick up your free ticket at any library location. 782-0252. Here is her website: http://www.AuthorDiannaLove.com.

Wednesday, Septemer 19th
AARP sponsors a Driver Safety Program today from 9-1 at the Health and Wellness Center at Chandler Park. You must pre-register to attend. Find out more: 745-0942.

The Main branch library offers a free computer class today, Computing for Seniors, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class is offered today from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove branch library. It is Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Bob  Kirby Branch library offers another free class, Introduction to Social Networking, at 2:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Also, save the date!

From the Bowling Green Area Visitor's Bureau:

<Sept. 20th, Thursday> "Pioneer Cemetery Lantern Tour & Bicentennial Festival
There's no better time to say 'i love bg' than this week as Bowling Green celebrates its Bicentennial. An entertaining living history event, The Pioneer Cemetery Lantern Tour, offers a glance at some of BG's formative residents. The docent-led walking tour will be offered at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. this Thursday and introduces patrons to 10 notable inhabitants of the city's first cemetery.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students/ seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets and gather at NAPA Auto Parts about 15 minutes before your desired tour. Visit the link below to learn more. 

Several events are planned as part of the city's Bicentennial Celebration including Friday afternoon's City Hall Open House. This event from 4 to 6 p.m. is open to the public and features food and drink in addition to announcing the student writing contest winners. 

Then on Saturday, head to Circus Square Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Bowling Green Bicentennial Festival featuring Blue Light Special, children's inflatables, a large bungee trampoline, face painting, balloon animals, food vendors, and so much more. Call 270-393-3642 or visit www.bgky.org for more information."
 
Pioneer Cemetery Lantern Tour

And from the WCVK Community Happenings Page:
"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

Saturday, October 27th: The Bowling Green Zombie Walk! http://www.facebook.com/BGZombieWalk.


You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

I love Bowling Green!

Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events.

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 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 for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page:
"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky.

I love Bowling Green!

Check out SoKy Happenings and other links to the right on this page for a lot more events.

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 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 for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

Events April 18-24 in the Bowling Green Kentucky area

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky Area Wednesday, April 18th – Tuesday, April 24^th, 2012

A path in Bernheim's woods, Kentucky.

These are just a few of the many events in the area this week. Please check them before attending in case of a misprint.

(Tuesday night, April 17^th): FYI: Tonight is the Season Finale of the TV Show Ringer on the CW, local channel 12, 8:00 central time.

Wednesday, April 18th

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

From the WKU Events page: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

“8:30 a.m.  KMEA CHORAL FESTIVAL. Van Meter Hall. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.”

SKyPAC at 601 College Street is showing Young Frankenstein at 7:30 p.m. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/events

Thursday, April 19^th

Bowling Green Technical College has a Celebration and Recycling Fair today from 9-3. 901-1075.

From the WKU Events page: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

“7 p.m.  PLANETARIUM SHOW: Interpreting the Narrative of our Ancient Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Richard Gelderman, 745-4044.”

A free computer class is today, Computing for Seniors, from 10-11 a.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

From the WKU Events page: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

“7 p.m.  KENTUCKY LIVE SERIES: Gary West, travel writer. Barnes & Noble, 1680 Campbell Lane. Contact WKU Libraries, 745-6121.”

The WKU Chess Club meets today at the Log Cabin (Faculty House) on the WKU Campus at 6 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

Another free computer class is today, MS Excel Advanced, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has its Great Gatsby Gala and Murder Mystery from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $50 each or $85 a couple. Find out more: http://www.historicrailpark.com/RailPark_News.html

Friday, April 20^th

The Kentucky Writer’s Conference/SoKy Book Fest starts today at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center. Find out more: http://www.sokybookfest.org/KYWritersConf.

From the WKU Events page: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

“7 p.m.  MISS BLACK WESTERN PAGEANT. Downing University Center Auditorium. Contact Student Activities, 745-2459.”

The 4^th Annual WKU Open Chess Tournament is today at 6 p.m. at the Faculty House, WKU. Find out more: 918-809-6278 or go to: http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkinsville/241-events-bowling-green/13377-4th-annual-wku-open-chess-tournament.

The Symphony at WKU presents Austrian Masterworks at 8-10 p.m. at Van Meter Hall VMH 0108. 745-7681.

SkyPAC presents a night with Corey Smith at 7 p.m. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/events

Saturday, April 21^st

Beech Bend Raceway has their annual Swap Meet and Flea Market today starting at 8 a.m.

From the WKU Events page: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

“8 a.m.  SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY 4-H HORSE CAMP. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Janet Turley, 842-1681.”

WKU’s South Campus continues its Recycling Fair today from 8-2. Warren County Residents only, Recycle your hazardous waste today. 843-5353 at the parking lot at South Campus.

The Kentucky Writer’s Conference/SoKy Book Fest continues today at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center. Find out more: http://www.sokybookfest.org/KYWritersConf.

The 13^th Annual Fundraising walk is today at the BG airport to support the Humane Society. http://www.examiner.com/animal-advocacy-in-bowling-green/bowling-green-warren-county-humane-society-13th-annual-5k-fundraising-walk

Today is the Earth Day Festival at WKU’s DUC Courtyard, from 11-4. 745-2508. http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/wku-earth-day-festival/

Riverview at Hobson Grove has its Derby Garden Festival today from 9-4. Tickets can be obtained by calling 843-5565 or by coming to Riverview during regular hours of operation. Find out more: http://www.bgky.org/calendar/calendar.php?calendar=19

The BG Ballpark sponsors the Junior Achievement Thrills and Skills Day today from 9:30 – 12 noon. 782-0280.

From the WKU Events page: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

“7:30 p.m.  FACULTY RECITAL: Ching-Yi Lin and Felix Olschofka, violin. Music Hall’s Choral Rehearsal Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.”

The 4^th Annual WKU Open Chess Tournament continues today at 10 a.m. at the Faculty House, WKU. Find out more: 918-809-6278 or go to: http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkinsville/241-events-bowling-green/13377-4th-annual-wku-open-chess-tournament.

The Railpark has Rail Tails for preschoolers at 10 a.m. 745-7317.

The Great Cloth Diaper Change event is today at 11 a.m. at the National Corvette Museum. Find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/the-great-cloth-diaper-change/

The Rainhill Equine Facility has an Open House today. Find out more: http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/websites/index2.php?username=et&page=5

Mike Super is playing at SKyPAC at 7:30 too. http://www.theskypac.com/events

Sunday, April 22^nd

Today is Earth Day.

The 4^th Annual WKU Open Chess Tournament continues today at 10 a.m. at the Faculty House, WKU. Find out more: 918-809-6278 or go to: http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkinsville/241-events-bowling-green/13377-4th-annual-wku-open-chess-tournament.

The ALIVE Center hosts Indian Culture and Heritage Classes today. First is a Math and Science Class (9-10 a.m.) an Indian Culture and Heritage Class (10-11 a.m.), and a Hindi and Telegu Language Class (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Call for more info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

WKU has a movie, Vanishing of the Bees, today at 2 p.m. in the WKU Mass Media and Technology Hall.

WKU has a faculty recital with Wayne Pope today at the WKU Music Hall Choral Hall at 3 p.m. 745-3751. From the WKU Events page: “3 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL: Are You Smarter Than a Baritone? with Wayne Pope, baritone, and Julie Pride, piano. Music Hall’s Choral Rehearsal Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.”

There is a free planetarium show today at 3 p.m. From the WKU site: https://www.wku.edu/events/index.php?fuseaction=events.main&categoryid=7

 2 p.m. “ PLANETARIUM SHOW: Interpreting the Narrative of our Ancient Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Richard Gelderman, 745-4044.”

Monday, April 23^rd

 From the WKU Events page: “5 p.m.  RECITAL: Voice students of Beth Pope. Music Hall’s Choral Rehearsal Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.”

SKyPAC presents Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad today at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Find out more:  http://www.theskypac.com/events

Lost River Cave has a Discovery Cave Crawl today at 10 a.m. for children ages 6 to 12. Find out more: http://lostrivercave.com/events.html

Tuesday, April 24th

From the WKU Events Page: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

“7 p.m.  PLANETARIUM SHOW: Interpreting the Narrative of our Ancient Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Richard Gelderman, 745-4044.”

“7 p.m.  PRESENTATION: Plant Collections and Sustainable Landscapes by Dena Rae Garvue. Environmental Sciences and Technology Building. Contact Baker Arboretum, 799-7669.”

“7:30 p.m.  CONCERT: WKU Steelband with Mark Berry. Music Hall’s Choral Rehearsal Hall. Admission is $4. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.”

Artemus Sumerta is playing at Java City at the WKU Helm library today from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

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

Another free computer class is today, Resumes for Beginners, fom 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

And another free computer class, Learn to Download Ebooks and Audiobooks, is today from 6-7 at the Main Branch library.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

 

Again, please check all events before attending, just in case.

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 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 for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

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NEWEST events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for Feb. 13-20

Feb. 13th -  20th: events, plays, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

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

Art Shows and Exhibitions

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.


Capital Arts has a Scholastic Arts Exhibition 02/04 to 02/27.

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 the 28th. 

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


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

Sunday, Feb. 13th
A free WKU Faculty Trombone recital is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. L. Blakeman will be the featured musician.

Public Theater of Kentucky is showing Romeo and Juliet today at 3 p.m.  at the Public Theater of Kentucky. Tickets are adults $13.00 and seniors and students $10.00. http://www.ptkbg.org.

The Lone Star Rodeo continues today at 2 p.m. at the Ag Expo Center. Check details and get tickets here.   or call 270-745-2578.

From the WCVK page: "2/13/11 The Katina’s will be in concert at Bowling Green First Assembly, 1423 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. No admission fee--a love offering will be taken. For more information call 842-0223."
 

Monday, Feb. 14th

Valentine's Day

  

2 plays by WKU Theater and Dance Dept. show today at 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. : Facing East and The Person I Once Was. $5. admission. Mature audiences. WKU Gordon Wilson Hall. 745-5845.

 
Love Stinks Chocolate fest 3:30 p.m. for all ages. Chocolate tasting plus a Valentine's Day craft. Graham Drive branch library. 781-1441. 

Tuesday, Feb. 15th

2 plays by WKU Theater and Dance Dept. show today at 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. : Facing East and The Person I Once Was. $5. admission. Mature audiences. WKU Gordon Wilson Hall. 745-5845.

Community Education has a "Puppy Manners" class is today from 1-3 p.m. for puppies  that are 4 months old. Classes are 2/15-2/24, from 1-3 p.m., at the Pet Stop on Scottsville Road. Fee is $30.00 per family (one dog). Call 842-4281 to register and to get more information. 

A free computer class, Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. 

There will be Black History Month activities at the Parker-Bennett Community Center today  from 4-5 p.m. Call 393-3249 for more information.

A free computer class, Computing for Seniors, is from 6-7 at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A Community Education class starts today, Gardening with Native Plants, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Museum. You must register, call 842-4281. Price is $20 or $35.00 for 2. There are 3 sessions to this class.

Wednesday, Feb. 16th

The Kendall McMinimy art showing starts today at WKU's Ivan Wilson FAC Gallery. (see the top of this blog for details.) 

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. 

Elementary school students can make a Black History collage today at the Graham Troopers meeting at the Graham Drive community library at 3:30 p.m. All materials are provied. Call 781-1441.


A free computer class, Introduction to Social Networking, is today at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A WKU Faculty recital (Col Legno) featuring Sarah (cello) and Mark Berry (Percussion) is tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Recital Hall. It is free to the public.  Call 745-3751 for more info.

St. James United Methodist Church at 575 Winfield Drive is offering Community Education classes at 6:30 p.m. Call for more information at 842-4949. Here is information from their website: "Wednesday Night Discipleship will start Cycle #3 on January 12.  Class offerings for this third cycle include:  "Women in the Bible" led by Marilyn Roberson, "Money Matters" led by John Yonts, "Introduction to Crochet" led by Sharon McElroy & Clarissa Moore, and also classes for youth and kids."

Thursday, Feb. 17th

The ALIVE center is having a Campus and Community Network meeting today at 9 a.m. to develop work groups and work towards shared goals. Call 782-0082 for more information.

Parks and Rec is sponsoring a Back History Month activities session today at 4-5 p.m. at the Parker -Bennett Community Center. Call 393-3249 for more information.

A free computer class, Beginning Your Resume, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A Band Perry Benefit Concert presented by Omega Phi Alpha is being held from 7-10 p.m. at E.A. Diddle Arena. Local band Floord will also play. Tickets are $19.00. Proceeds go to the Global Volunteer Network's Eat So They Can. Call the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5-BIG RED. All seating is General Admission. www.eatsotheycan.org

Community Education has a Sit and Sew class today from 6-8 p.m. at Bowling Green Junior High. Bring your machine and a project. $15. per person. You must pre-register to attend. Call 842-4281 to register and for more information.

WKU Chess Club meets today from 6-9 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. The public is invited. Call 918-809-6278 for more information.

Haiwang Yuan leads a discussion about China's Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: A Look at a City Called Tianjin as part of the Far Away Places talks at Barnes and Noble bookstore. Call 746-977 for more information.

Friday, Feb. 18th

Eastside Church of Christ at 1706 Smallhouse Road is having a Hymn Singing today at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

Spell-A-Bration is Community Ed's 6th Annual Adult Spelling Bee at Sloan Convention Center. $5.00 per person includes refreshments, music, and a silent auction. Find out more about the event, including how to get a table for your group at http://www.commed.us/spell.htm.

A free event, the Jesus Prom, for physically and mentally challenged individuals is being held tonight from 6-9 or 10 p.m. (please check time) at Hillvue Heights Church. Find out more by calling 842-0012 or contacting BenBrewster@Hillvue.com.

Saturday, Feb. 19th

The 6th Kentucky Company C Reenactment Group meets at 9 a.m. today at Gander Mountain. Everyone is welcome. Call Shannon Jeffries at 270-670-3041 for more information.

The 10th Annual Train Show and Sale takes place today from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. $2.00 admission. Call 745-7317.

Living Hope Baptist Church is sponsoring a Renew Your Vows event from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Chapel. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be served and prizes and certificates will be given away. Wear business or Sunday dress. RSVP by calling Christian Family Radio at 1-800-978-5755.

Funniest Kids Around is at 6:30 p.m. at Capital Arts Theater. The Red River Fiddlers will open the show. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. Call 781-6714 for more information.

Sunday, Feb. 20th
Hospice Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction is today from 2-5 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. Events include a celebrity cookie eating contest and a silent auction. Call 782-3402 or 1-800-344-9479 for more information or email sarnett@hospiceky.org. http://www.hospicesoky.org.

  
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.

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






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.