Events for Monday, June 11th in the Bowling Green Kentucky area

Here are just a few events for today. 

Find more by looking to the right here on the blog or consulting your SoKY Happenings (available for free at Barnes and Noble).

The Hobby Lobby Community Room is the site for Art, Fashion, and Design Workshops today, starting at 11:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 270-777-2501 for more info.

The Libraries have fun events today too. See the Library website for details. http://www.warrenpl.org/main.html (click on "Events" - then click on the section you like.)

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

Always double-check each event before attending.

Have a great day!

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Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area for June 12-26, 2011

Apple Blossoms.

Sunday, June 12
Today you can tour the Rainhill Equine Center from 1-4 p.m. Rainhill is on 11125 Kentucky Highway 185, Bowling Green.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show today, “Venus, our Sister Planet” at 2 p.m. Seating is first-come, first served.

Monday, June 13
Today Chaney’s Dairy Barn has tours of the farm at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $6.00 per person. You need to call ahead for an appointment to go on the tour. 843-5567. They also have tours on Fridays.

Warren County Public Library has a kick-off concert for the Summer Reading Program today by the Wulfe Brothers at 2 p.m. at the Parker-Bennet-Curry Elementary School gym. Sign up there or any library branch. Read books – win prizes.

Barnes and Noble is also having a Reading Program this summer for grades 1-6. Their kickoff is at 11:30 a.m.

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

The Kentucky Blues Society Teen Jam is at the WhaBah Steakhouse from 6-9 today. 782-6400.

Tuesday, June 14
Today is Flag Day.

A free computer class, Microsoft Excel Basics, is at 9-10:30 a.m. today at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A new club, the Home Brew Club, meets for the first time today at 6 p.m. at Bowling Green Pipe and Cigar shop on the square. Everyone is welcome. Email Matt at hommj@topper.wku.edu with questions.

A Coupon class is at 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Baymont Inn on Three Springs Road, Bowling Green. Tickets are $10.00 each. More info: 270-681-0306

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show today, “Venus, our Sister Planet” at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first served.

Wednesday, June 15
There is a full moon tonight.

Downtown Bowling Green has another Concert in the Park today, featuring The Crime Stoppers. The Concert is in Bowling Green’s Historic Fountain Square Park. 782-0222.

A Major Gifts and Fundraising Workshop is today from 12 – 1:30 p.m. at the ALIVE Center. You must pre-register to attend. 782-0082.

Is your child a Judy Moody fan? The Bowling Green Main Branch library has a Party at 2:00 for you. Pre-registration is required. Call Stephanie W. at 781-4882, extension 212.

Graham Troopers meet today at the Graham Drive branch library at 3 p.m. They will make Claw Tooth necklaces.

A free MacBook Computer Class is today: Genealogy, from 3-4 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Thursday, June 16
Beech Bend Raceway sponsors the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion today starting at 9 a.m. and going through the 18th. 781-7634. For more information, visit the site at http://www.museum.nhra.com.

The Bowling Green Main Branch library has a High Five Kids Cub for K-5 at 4 p.m. They learn about China today. 781-4882.

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.

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

Winners by Choice! A program put on by Bowling Green Networking Women will feature Robin Shea speaking on the 3 Steps to Re:Wiring your Super Highway at Holy Spirit Parish Hall at 4754 Smallhouse Road. Vendor Booths, Dinner. $10 per ticket. http://www.bgnetworkingwomen.com.

The Skatebox is having a free skate night if you have your own skates. It is only $1.00 if you want to rent skates. 843-3394.

The Disaster Action Team (DAT) is having a meeting and potluck at 6-8 p.m. at the Red Cross building at 430 Center Street. The public is invited. 781-7377.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show today, “Venus, our Sister Planet” at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first served.

Friday, June 17
Today Chaney’s Dairy Barn has tours of the farm at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for $6.00 per person. You need to call ahead for an appointment to go on the tour. 843-5567. They also have tours on Mondays.

The Bowling Green AARP meets today and is having a social event meeting, an Inside Picnic at First Christian Church at 1106 State Street. From 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Several guests are coming from other AARP groups too. The event is a potluck. New members or guests are welcome.

Teen Scene for students in grades 6-12, is meeting at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. 782-0252.

Orchestra Kentucky has a Beatle Madness show today at 7:30 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark Stadium. Tickets start at $15.00 per person. 846-2426, http://www.OrchestraKentucky.com.

Saturday, June 18
Today is Kiwanis Yoga Gentle Flow in Keriakes Park behind the shelter at 8 a.m. with Shanda for all ages and experience. This event is free. Next is Playground Yoga at 9:15 for preschoolers and their families.  782-6984.

A family-friendly bike ride is today at Lost River Cave called the Tour de town: Lost River Cave Ride, which starts at 9 a.m. Helmets are required. This event is sponsored by http://www.BikeBG.org. This event is open to the public and free.

The Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway continues today starting at 9 a.m. and going through the 18th. 781-7634. For more information, visit the site at http://www.museum.nhra.com.

Want to learn Reiki? You can take two classes from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. today, Reiki I and II, today and tomorrow. This class is put on by the Balanced Life Massage and Hypnosis Center at 1725 Ashley Circle, Suite 109. 270-779-4739. http://www.margalena.com.

Bob Kirby Branch library has Family Storytime for all ages  today. Call for times: 782-0252.

The Graham Branch library has a Make Father’s Day Cards activity at 3 p.m. Call for more information: 781-1441.

Artworks has a Reception and Sale for the members-only exhibit at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center 2nd Floor gallery from 5-8 today. 745-6125, http://www.ArtWorks.org.

The First Annual Bad Apple Records Label Showcase is today from 6-9 p.m. at Roland Bland Skate Park, Bowling Green. Music performances by different music artists. This event is open to the public and all ages.

Nathaniel Mo gives a Piano Recital at 7 p.m. tonight at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 1215 State Street. Donations are welcome.

Russell Sims Aquatic Center has Night of the Pirates from 7-9 p.m. for ages 6 and up. Tickets are $6.00 for ages 6 and up and $3.00 for ages 5 and under. Season pass holders get ½ price. 393-3249.

Sunday, June 19
Today is Father’s Day. Have a great one!

Want to learn Reiki? You can take two classes from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. today, Reiki I and II. This class is put on by the Balanced Life Massage and Hypnosis Center at 1725 Ashley Circle, Suite 109. 270-779-4739. http://www.margalena.com.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show today, “Venus, our Sister Planet” at 2 p.m. Seating is first-come, first served.

Have a great week!

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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area from June 1st through June 5th

Some events in the Bowling Green Area for this week - June 1st through 5th
This posting includes new events from the the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Kentucky Literary Online Newsletter.

 
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.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Family Farm Tours on Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost is $7.00 per person. 843-5567, http://www.chaneysdairybarn.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/ 

From the Kentucky Literary Newsletter #225: "The Kentucky State Poetry Society is now accepting submissions for their annual poetry competition.  See www.kystatepoetrysociety.org/Contests.html for entry guidelines.  Deadline is June 30. 

The Kentucky Women Writers Conference is now accepting submissions for the 2011 Gabehart Prize. Three prizes are awarded --- poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Each winner receives $200, two 2-day passes to the conference, and the opportunity to read her winning manuscript at the conference.  Access the guidelines and entry form here."
 
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 Friday June 4th from 5-8 p.m. Mark your calendar! 

Memphis Marsha's is having an exhibit, Observations: Real and Imagined" from June 3rd through Augut 5th.

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:
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 & 1PM. Please call ahead for appointment."

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.

 June 3rd is the Gallery Hop. (Friday, NOT Saturday)

 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 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.

Today is I Love BG day! Wear your pin. Many business have activities and specials today. 782-0800, http://www.goodthingshappenhere.com.

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 & 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 Caveman 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."

The SkyMac Bluegrass Jet Jam is today at Stahl Field. This is an Southern Kentucky Model Aero Club event. It is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. $5 per person, $10 per carload. Find out more: 799-5676, http://www.skymacrc.com.

A Draft Horse and Mule Championship is being held at the WKU Brown Ag Expo Center today too. 745-3976.

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 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.

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:

Harley Jane Kozak is speaking Thursday, June 9th at the Warren County Public Library at 6 p.m. Free tickets are available at all Public Library locations.
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 21st (Tuesday) author Karen Kingsbury will speak at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Free tickets will be at any local public library location. 781-4882.
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 events, classes, exhibits and more for March 7-13 in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky

A Corvette Zora 1984 by Davynin on Flickr.

March 7th -  March 13th:

Selected events, art exhibits, classes and more in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
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New addition: Saturday's Bowling Green Hot Rods Fan Fest 2011. 

Also: a big welcome to the Sweet Sixteen Tournament this week, March 9-12.

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

Art Shows and Exhibitions

The VSA (Very Special Arts) 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.

Also, they have an art display of Photographs of Safe Haven at the ACCESS Gallery at 515 East 10th Avenue. Call for gallery times: 781-0872.

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.

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

Kim Soule's art will show at the Warren County Public Library Bob Kirby Branch through March 31st. 

The Capital Arts Center and Houchen's sponsors the BG/WC Youth Exhibit through March 23rd, Monday through Friday in the Houchens and Mezzanine Calleries.

The US Bank Celebration of the Arts 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

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

A Kentucky Art from the Heart Exhibit is showing at the Main Branch library through March 31st.

GARDEN PLOTS / SPRING BREAK CAMP / WATERPARK PASSES: Signups this month 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.

Now for the events and classes:

Monday, March 7th:
A free couponing class is at 10:00 at the Warren County Extension Office at 3132 Nashville Road. Freebies and Door Prizes too.


Try Painting with Acrylics with Terry Caturano from 10-12. 4 classes for $40.00. Call 842-4281 to register and find out supplies to bring.


The Graham Branch Library has Teen Tech Week at 5:00 today. 781-1441.


Joe Kissack will be signing his book The Fourth Fisherman at Barnes and Noble at 6 p.m. 746-9779.


A Free Computer Class, Excel Basics, is held today at the Main Branch Library. You need to call to pre-register, 781-4882.


Tuesday, March 8th:
Today is Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras). 
 

A free computer class is today at the Main Branch Library at 9-11 a.m. It is Introduction to Genealogy Resources. You must pre-register to attend; call 781-4882.


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


You can take the Red Cross Disaster services overview for free today from 6-9 p.m. Call 781-7377 to register.


PJ Tales are at the Main Branch library today at 6 p.m. Call 781-4882 for more info.


Wednesday, March 9th:
Today is Ash Wednesday.


Kroger on Scottsville Road is having a free tour and class: Choosing Healthy Food from 8 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. You must pre-register; call 745-0942.


The Warren Co. Main Branch library will have a free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, at 6 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


Thursday, March 10th:
Community Action is holding a Chili Cook-Off today from 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. today at the First Christian Church. This event will benefit the Foster Grandparent Program. Celebrity judges will be there. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Call 782-3162 or visit http://www.casoky.org/.


Daymar College at 2421 Fitzgerald Drive has a free resume and interview workshop today from 2-4 p.m. Bring your resume for a critique. 843-6750.


America's Cheapest Family, Annette and Steve Economides, will talk about raising their five children and living on modest means at the Christ Episcopal church today at i6 p.m. The event is free, but you must get  ticket first at the library or emailing jaynep@warrenpl.org. This is part of the In The House Speaker series.


The WKU Chess club meets today at 6-9 at the WKU Faculty House. The public is welcome. 1-918-809-6278.


Friday, March 11th:
The Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 1 p.m. 3132 Nashville Road. Call 842-1681.


A Free computer class, Overdrive Digital Catalog, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.


Teen Scene is at the Warren County Bob Kirby Branch library at 3:30 for Junior High and High School students. Teens will make collages and sculptures. Find out more:  782-0252.


Graham Drive Community branch library has Teen Tech Week at 5 p.m. Call 781-1441 for more info.


Saturday, March 12th:
Walmart  on Campbell Lane and the American Red Cross is taking food for families from a list at the store from 8-4 today.


Bowling Green Hot Rods have a Fan Fest today from 11-5. They will serve free hot dogs and snacks at noon, will have inflatables, free tours, and more. Find out about this event here: http://bowlinggreen.hotrods.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110225&content_id=16734678&vkey=pr_t2498&fext=.jsp&sid=t2498.


Barnes and Noble has an author signing today of Not a Wasted Breath by LaRecea Tabor Gibbs at 2 p.m.


Sunday, March 13th:  

Via Soky Happenings: Today Daylight Savings Time begins. Spring forward 1 hour.


Rainhill Equine Rescue Facility has a free tour today. They are located at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185 in BG. Call 270-777-3164. their website is here: http://www.RainHillRescue.com.
 

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.











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

Check out the BG Calendars!

Checking the Bowling Green Calendars can really help you find cheap and free things to do in Bowling Green.

Number one, of course if the official Bowling Green City Calendar. Some things listed for March are a Landscape Design and Tree Planting /Selection Class, a Teens United for the Future meeting, and a Germination of Annual and Vegetable Seeds Class.
The Bowling Green City Calendar also has a Calendar Links page, which features lots more calendars.

The Warren County Public Library Calendar has all kinds of exhibits, talks and meetings for all ages, and craft times listed for March.

Of course, there is the popular WKU Calendar, (listed on the blog here already) which has campus events, arts, music, and lots more.

Bowling Green Community Education (Bowling Green Warren County) has their Adult Enrichment classes not as a calendar, but as a downloadable PDF form.

Here is the Parks and Recreation calendar.

Here are some more:
Chaney's Dairy Barn events
The Kentucky Museum
The ALIVE Center Calendar
Jackson's Orchard (hours)
The National Corvette Museum
The BG Daily News Online
The Convention and Visitors Bureau (the calendar is at the bottom)
Bowling Green Hot Rods (our new team!)
WBKO Community Events Calendar
Russell Sims Aquatic Center Calendar
Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra
Capital Arts
Historic Railpark
WKU Ag Expo Center (scroll down for March)
BG Western Symphony Orchestra (scroll down)