Some fun events July 9-12 in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

Here is my Betsyanne BG Calendar for the Bowling Green, Kentucky Area and around it - from Monday, July 9th through Thursday, July 12th, 2012.

Monday, July 9th

Chaney's has farm tours today. Check out this info. from their website:
..."11am & 1pm, we offer Family Farm Tours for individuals & families. $7/person - includes scoop of ice cream. Must be booked in advance. (270) 843-5567."

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

The Skatebox is having a "Skate for BRIMS" event at 6 p.m. benefiting the BRIMS Science Museum. Tickets are $5.00 per person. More info: 843-3394.

Tuesday, July 10th

This morning at 8 a.m. upstairs at the Princess Bldg. downtown on Main Street (next to the Pots Place) is the Fountain SQuare Business Assoc. meeting. It is free and open to the public. 843-6103.

The South Central Kentucky Coalition on Homelessness meets this morning at 9 a.m. at the ALIVE Center on the ByPass.

The Graham Drive branch library has  Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. You may need to pre-register. Call 781-1441 to find out.

Actress Mary McDonough (Erin Walton on the TV show The Waltons) talks about her book, "Lessons from the Mountain: What I Learned from Erin Walton" at 6 p.m. Pick up free tickets at any library location. 781-4882.

The BG-WC Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Lampkin Park Fairgrounds. Visitors are welcome. http://www.bgjaycees.com.
 

Wednesday, July 11th

The ALIVE Center has a class in cultural sensitivity training class - Working with Diverse Communities today from 9-11 a.m. You need to pre-register by calling 782-0082. The cost is $10.00. 

 

Thursday, July 12th
A free computer class is from 10-11 at the Main branch library, "Intermediate Computers and the Internet". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A HUG (Helping U Give) Caregivers Support Group meets today at 5:30 p.m. at SKY Rehab on Campbell Lane. Info: 782-6900, ext. 203.

The WKU Chess Club meets at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278.

Tonight is Seussical the Musical put on by our local group, Fountain Square Players, at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 - $14.00. Call 782-3119. (Dr. Seuss characters).

Seussical the Musical will also be presented on Friday at 8, Saturday at 8, and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Other events: (from the Soky Happenings website) "What Does Big Red Mean to You?
Essay contest-What is Big Red?-Explain in 25 words or less-Winner receives a giant Big Red inflatable-Deadline July 31-Visit www.wkustore.com for info..." 


Is your child eligible for Head Start? Find out. From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "Now-August Community Action of Southern Kentucky is taking applications for enrollment for the 2012-2013 program year Head Start program. Head Start is a federally funded program geared to prepare preschool age children for a successful school experience. 90% of those enrolled must be members of families who qualify as low-income. Children with disabilities are given special consideration. For more information call: 270-783-4484 or stop by Warren County Head Start at 200 East 4th Street, Bowling Green, Ky." 


I love Bowling Green!

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

Save the Dates! These Events are coming soon...
July 13-14 Chaney's has Ice Cream and a Moovie at dusk - Kung Fu Panda 2
July 14th is Second Saturday in downtown Bowling Green. See craft booths, fun kids' activities, music, food, and lots more today. And say hi at The Pots Place!
July 14th is the Southern Summer Music Festival at Lost River Cave to help fun their new Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Find out more.
July 14th is also Ice Cream and a Moo-Vie at Chaney's at dusk.
July 25th is the United Way Day of Caring. You can sign up to help many groups today or donate money. http://www.unitedwaydayofcaring.com.
July 26 is a free class about SNAP Neighborhood grant eligibility. Find out more: http://www.bgky.org/calendar/calendar.php
July 30 is a Summer Stroll on Loop and Skyline Village.

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. There are MANY other events going on this weekend in Bowling Green too. 

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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Events in the BG, KY area this week, Wed. April 25 - Tues. May 1

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

Any day this week is a great day to go downtown to Fountain Square Park. Just saying! My favorite shop is the Pots Place pottery studio and gallery, and I also like Labold's Salvage (their FB page), one block down on E. Main (in the Spot Cash store). But there are MANY fun shops downtown on the square and nearby. I will have to make a Downtown Map soon.

Tea Squares downtown in BG, KY

Here are more events for Wednesday, April 25th:

From the WKU Events page:

7 p.m.   PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY PUBLIC ACTIVITY EVENING. Thompson Complex Central Wing. Contact Rachel Campbell, 745-5940.

Thursday, April 26

From the BG Library website:

Georgette Jones will speak at the Christ Episcopal Church Activity Hall (next door to the Main Library) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26.  This event is free and open to the public. Free tickets are available at any library location or by email: jaynep@warrenpl.org.  For more information, call 270-781-4882 or click here.

From the WKU Events page:

TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY. Various locations. Contact Kari Aikins, 745-5346.

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

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:

4/26/12 Lost River Elementary Performing Arts will be presenting “The Wizard Of OZ” at the new SKYPAC, Bowling Green, Ky. On April 26th at 6:00 pm. Admission is free and the doors will open at 5:30 pm. For more information please contact: Jean Thibodeau at 270-746-0334

4/26/12 Purina Horse Owner’s Workshop, at the Farmers Market 5199 Nashville Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. On April 26th 2012 at 6:00 pm. Dr. John O’Brien Jr. will be speaking and there will be question and answer session with him and the Purina Mills Sales Representative. Drinks and Refreshments will be provided and door prizes given away. For more information call: Jon Stewart at 270-842-6171

Friday, 4-27-2012

from the WCVK Community Happenings page:

4/28/12 There will be a Bicycle Ride Fundraiser to benefit New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding on April 28th 2012, Registration begins at 7:30 am this event is being held at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Rd Bowling Green, Ky. You can register at www.nbtr-bg.org or call Kim at 678-468-9918.

4/28/12 Relay For Life Day at Harley Davidson of Bowling Green, Ky. On April 28th 2012 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The day will start with pancake breakfast, corn hole tournaments, burgers and hotdogs on the grill for lunch , team t-shirts will be sold and chances to win a HD gift basket. For more information call: Shelia at 502-338-2280

4/28/12 Seventh Street Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. Is having a Relay For Life Fish Fry on April 28th 2012 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm 400 W. Main Street ( Salvation Army Parking Lot) Fish Fry dinner will be $6.00 and cake or pie $1.00 For more information call Charles Lewis at 270-792-9354

From the WKU Events Page:

7:30 p.m. CONCERT: WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $5. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.

4/28/12 There will be a D1 Dodgeball Tournament to benefit the American Heart Association on April 28th 2012 at 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the D1 Sports Complex, Bowling Green, Ky. Its $20.00 per team, 6-8 players per team. 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. For more information call: Michelle at 270-846-5061.

From the Visit BG KY site: (Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau):

WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert

When: Apr. 27, 2012 @ 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Van Meter Hall
From the WKU Events Calendar:
https://www.wku.edu/events/index.php?fuseaction=events.main&categoryid=7

From the WBKO Community Calendar page: 

Dr. William Leonard directs Becky’s New Car which shows tonight at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. More info Jenny Wells, 270-781-6233. This show also is Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

From the WBKO Community Calendar page:

Dr. William Leonard directs Becky’s New Car which shows tonight at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. More info Jenny Wells, 270-781-6233. This show also is Sunday at 3 p.m.

From the WKU Events Page:

http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

7 a.m.              8^TH ANNUAL HILLTOPPER BLACK BAG CLASSIC Fishing Tournament. Nolin Lake. Contact Trinity Gonzalez, 745-5794.

Where: Van Meter Hall

From the WKU Events Calendar:
https://www.wku.edu/events/index.php?fuseaction=events.main&categoryid=7
Evening of Dance
Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC THEATRE
Time: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Contact: Doris Patrick Doris.Patrick@wku.edu
Description: Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance. The concert features the WKU Dance Company performing
WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert will perform at Van Meter Auditorium at 7:30 pm.  Admission is $5. For more information call 270-745-3751 or visit http://www.wku.edu/music.
For information on visitor parking, visit http://www.wku.edu/transportation.
Lost River Cave and Valley has a Kid’s Discovery Cave Crawl today at 2 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per child. find out more: http://www.lostrivercave.com/discoverycavecrawl.html.

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has Rail Tales today for preschoolers at 10 a.m. This event is free. http://www.historicrailpark.com/RailPark_News.html.
Sunday, April 29^th

From the WKU Events Page:

http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

2 p.m.              PLANETARIUM SHOW: Interpreting the Narrative of our Ancient Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Richard Gelderman, 745-4044.
4 p.m.              CHORAL CONCERT: Let Us Sing Together featuring SOKY Children’s Chorus, WKU Women’s Chorus, WKU Men’s Chorus, The RedShirts and The TrebleMakers. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $5; $3 for students. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

From the WBKO Community Calendar page:

Dr. William Leonard directs Becky’s New Car which shows today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. More info Jenny Wells, 270-781-6233.

Monday, April  30^th

Tuesday, May 1^st

From the WKU Events Page:

http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

4 p.m.              PRODUCTION: Last Chance to Dance. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center’s Russell Miller Theatre. Free admission. Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845.
7 p.m.              CONCERT: The Symphony’s Concerto. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $10; $5 for students. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
7 p.m.              PLANETARIUM SHOW: Interpreting the Narrative of our Ancient Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Richard Gelderman, 745-4044.
7 p.m.              LAST LECTURE SERIES: Ronald Milliman. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Contact Tori Henninger, 745-2688.

Please check every event before attending, just in case of a mis-listing. Thanks!

Add your event with a comment, or just say hi.

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. 

I love Bowling Green!  You can get your FREE i love bg buttons at the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Call 270-781-3200 or email info@visitbgky.com.  Want to make something with the logo and help the BG Area Convention and Visitors Bureau too? Contact Emily.

FREE LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASSES
You can download all the Warren County Library’s free computer classes schedule for April here:

http://www.warrenpl.org/Calendar2.html

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