Showing posts with label fun things to do in South Central Kentucky. Show all posts
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Updated - Events Version D - for April 2013 in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area.

Events - Events - Events Version D

Just added: May 5th $5 discount day at the Train Depot, and the April 27th CASA Superhero Run/Walk race.

Find more events at my Events Listings pages list.

There are more FREE concerts and pay and free events at WKU this month.

Thursday, April 18th: Chaney's Dairy Barn hosts a "Death at the Doo Wop Murder Mystery Dinner. This is $35.95 per person. Be a detective and enjoy dinner, dessert, drink and the show. Find out more at the event's FB page.

Friday, April 19th: the annual Southern Kentucky Book Fest starts today from 9-2 at the Nicely Conference Center. Find out more: So. Ky. Book Fest FB Page.  Here is a description from the WCVK Community Happenings Page:
"4/19-4/20 The 15th Annual Southern Kentucky Book Fest will be Friday April 19th or Saturday April 20th with around 150 adult and children’s authors. The premier headliner is Henry Winkler (aka 'The Fonz' on TV’s Happy Days). Kids get the chance to meet their favorite authors and There will be a Kentucky Writer’s Conference presented by famous authors. For more information please call: 270-745-4502 or go to www.sokybookfest.org."

Saturday, April 20th: the annual Southern Kentucky Book Fest continues from 9-3 at the Nicely Conference Center. Find out more: So. Ky. Book Fest FB Page.

Also today: The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has a Sesquicentennial celebration today starting at 10 a.m. Here is their FB page.

Also: there is a tour of the Pioneer Cemetery at 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and also a Union Reinactment. 

AND WKU has a special football game today: From the WCVK Community Happenings Page:
"4/20/13 WKU Football Spring Game, Red vs. White, will be Saturday, April 20th at 2:00 pm. Free admission. A day of Tailgating on the South Lawn starting at 10:00 am. Pep Rally at 1:00 pm. After the game there will be a autograph session on the field. Sign up for Special giveaways and Free T-shirts to the first 1,000 fans. For more information please call: 270-745-6562."

Click here for a calendar of Sesquicentennial events from the VisitBGKY site for April 19-21.

Sunday, April 21st:  There is a Men's, Women's and Children's Chorus event today from 4-6 p.m. at Van Meter Hall. Find out more: paul.hondorp@wku.edu.

Monday, April 22nd:  There is a free voice recital at 5:15 at the FAC Recital Hall. More info. at the Community Events page (more concerts too). "Studio Recital of the Voice Students of Beth Pope, accompanist Julie Pride."

FYI: April 22-26 is National Volunteer Week. 

And April 22nd is Global Earth Day. 

Tuesday, April 23rd: via ALIVE - "CANstruct for a Cause encourages campus and community members to collect items and participate in a local food drive benefiting the American Red Cross, HOTEL INC, and WKU Food Abides. The WKU ALIVE Center is hosting CANstruct for a Cause on April 23rd from 3pm-6pm at the WKU Small Business Development Center on Campbell Lane beside Big Lots. Anyone interested in participating in CANstruct for a Cause should visit http://www.wku.edu/alive/volunteerism/canstruct_for_a_cause.php or call 270-782-0082 before March 22, 2013 to sign up."


Wednesday, April 24th: The National Corvette Museum has a Bash today starting at 8 a.m. and continuing. Find out more: The National Corvettte Museum Bash page

Thursday, April 25th: The National Corvette Museum Bash continues today starting at 8 a.m. and continuing. Find out more: The National Corvettte Museum Bash page

Saturday, April 27th: via the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "4/27/13 CASA Superhero Run/Walk presented by Bowling Green Athletic Club will be Saturday, April 27th at 5:00 pm at Kereiakes Park, 1220 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, Ky. You are encouraged to dress up like your favorite superhero to show your spirit as a hero against child abuse and neglect. Event registration and check In starts at 4:00 pm $20 per person for the run/walk, There will be a relay as well $15 a person or $45 for a 3 person team. A family dash for families with small children at not cost but please register for it. Call 270-782-5353 for more information."

April 26-28 Camper’s Appreciation Weekend at Barren River lake State Park

Friday, April 26th: The National Corvette Museum Bash continues today starting at 8 a.m. and continuing. Find out more: The National Corvettte Museum Bash page

Friday, April 26th is also the Hope for the Homeless day Event at at the South Central Bank Campbell Lane parking lot. Bring canned goods, money, and nonperishable personal items to the event to help the homeless via family resources centers and Hotel, Inc. 

The Hotel Inc. site says: "April 26-29, Hope for HOMELESS – hosted by the Southern KY REALTOR’s Association, located at South Central Bank on Campbell Lane.  Donations of food, tents, sleeping bags, tarps, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and monetary will be accepted.  You can participate in the event by camping out for the night or weekend too. 2013 Hope for [...]"

Saturday, April 27th: The National Corvette Museum Bash continues today starting at 8 a.m. and continuing. Find out more: The National Corvettte Museum Bash page.  

Also Saturday, April 27th: From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "4/27/13 2013 Household Hazardous Waste and E-Scrap Day will be taking place on Saturday, April 27th at the Eastwood Baptist Church parking lot, 500 Eastwood Street, Bowling Green ,Ky. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free disposal of items such as paint , chemicals, Household appliances, and electronics. For more information please call: 270-843-5353 or go to www.warrencountygov.com."

Saturday, April 27th: The Hope for the Homeless event continues today at South Central Bank's parking lot on Campbell Lane. See the description here.

From the Lost River Cave website:
"April 27 from 1-4pm 

Join friends and neighbors as we help rid the park of invasive plants and restore the natural habitat.  An on-going project; invasive removal is key to improving the forested Valley.  Come for the entire time, or stay as long as you can - all help is appreciated.  Register in advance for special door prizes. 

Be sure to wear sturdy shoes; long pants and sleeves are recommended as Poison Oak may be encountered.
Contact Annie  at 270.393.0077 or annie@lostrivercave.com for details. - Registration Form"

Saturday, April 27th: Today is also an Arbor Day Celebration 9 a.m. to noon at Keriakes Park. http://www.bgky.org/tree/events.php. There will be free trees available.

(via WCVK) "4/27/13 CASA Superhero Run/Walk presented by Bowling Green Athletic Club will be Saturday, April 27th at 5:00 pm at Kereiakes Park, 1220 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, Ky. You are encouraged to dress up like your favorite superhero to show your spirit as a hero against child abuse and neglect. Event registration and check In starts at 4:00 pm $20 per person for the run/walk, There will be a relay as well $15 a person or $45 for a 3 person team. A family dash for families with small children at not cost but please register for it. Call 270-782-5353 for more information."

Saturday, April 27th (via WCVK) "4/27/13 Grow Golf Bowling Green, Free Youth Golf Clinic, will be offered on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. At the Gold Course at Riverview, 1200 West Main Street, Bowling Green, Ky. Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Bowling Green Parks and Recreation at 270-393-3249." 


Sunday, April 28th: The Hope for the Homeless event continues today at South Central Bank's parking lot on Campbell Lane. See the description here.

Monday, April 29th: The Hope for the Homeless event continues today at South Central Bank's parking lot on Campbell Lane.   See the description here.

You can see all the events listed by the ALIVE Center for April here. 

Some events coming up are:

Sunday, May 5th: Get in to the Historic Railpark and Train Museum for only $5.00 today from 1-4  (because it's the 5th). Just mention the 5th Anniversary.

Friday, May 10th: From the South Central Kentucky Coalition on Homelessness FB page: "Job Readiness Workshop, pass along the information to anyone this could benefit: Life & Money Matters, a job readiness and information workshop will be held at the Housing Authority of Bowling Green - Learning Center on 247 Double Springs Road. The event begins at 9:00AM; registration will open at 8:30AM - all workshops will conclude at 12:00PM. Several local service agencies are participating and free health screenings will be available. Information about personal empowerment such as couponing, health screening, stress management, and job readiness will be provided through 4 mini-workshops. Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend and all residents within the community and surrounding areas are welcome. For more information call Susan Weber at 467-7156. "

May 17th is the All-American Soapbox Derby. 

Also check to the right here on this blog for more event links, AND at the top for the "BG Event Sites" tab and also the Art Around Town tab.

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

-Betsyanne  


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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Fun and interesting things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area May 30th to June 5th

Some events in the Bowling Green Area for this week - May 30th-June 5th

Note: correction: the BG Gallery Hop is Friday the 3rd, NOT Saturday the 4th. 
 
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. 

You can have this blog emailed to you by subscribing in a reader or via email. (see to the right here in this blog.)

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.

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/ 


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 June 4th from 5-8 p.m. Mark your calendar! 

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:

Monday, May 30th     

Today is Memorial Day.

Today at the ALIVE Center is a BabyNet/BabyWearing class from 5-7 p.m. This class is free, and will cover learning safe and soothing ways to "wear your baby from birth to toddlerhood." michelle.lifeisgood@gmail.com.

The Kentucky Blues Society has another TEEN JAM today from 6-9 p.m.  at WhaBah Steakhouse. The family is invited too. Free admission and prizes. 782-6400. 
 
Tuesday, May 31st
A free computer class, MS Excel Advanced, is today from 2 p.m to 3:30 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
Another free computer class, MS Word for Beginners, is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
PJ Tales tonight at the Main branch library at 6 p.m. is all about beach stories. Also attendees of all ages wil make a sand-related craft.
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."

A free computer class, Job Hunting online, is at the Bob Kirby Branch library at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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 (and) 1PM. Please call ahead for appointment."


June 3rd is the Gallery Hop (NOT Saturday the 4th).  
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 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 (and) 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 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."

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 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: 

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 17th at the Capital Arts Center. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 
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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Saturday, January 8, 2011

BG blog posting for January 9-16 Version A

Welcome to the Cheap and Free events listings for this week.

Check this out: The Community Education Winter Classes catalog is now online. Some classes start this month, some next month. The class schedule and the signup sheet download to your desktop as pdf files. If you do not have a pdf reader, you can download one for free here.

Please double-check each announcement here in case of an error. thanks! More selected cheap and free events for the area will be listed here as soon as they are found.

ART EXHIBITS THIS MONTH

Kristina Arnold's "re cycle" exhibit shows this week at the Capital Arts center from 9-5. 782-2787.

The Gallery at 916 has a Photography exhibit this week from 11:30 a.m. - 5p.m. through February 12th. Voting is $1.00 and goes to CASA. 270-843-5511.

Warren County Library's Bob Kirby branch has an exhibit by Missi Carini and Jenny Morehead through January 28th.

Brenda Brown's art will be shown at the Main Branch library in the Porter Cafe through January 28th too.

The Country Peddler Design-an-Ad Contest  is on exhibit at the Mezzanine Gallery at the Capital Arts Center this month. 782-2787.


A FAVORITE... Lost River Cave's hours this month are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours of the Cave are at the top of each hour.
 
EVENTS:

Sunday, January 9th
From the WBKO Community Events Calendar: Zumba Jam. Jan 9, 2011 2:00-3:30pm, Old Alvaton Gym (6350 Old Scottsville Rd). Fundraiser for the 10U National Ky Bearcats Baseball team. Jaime Hawks, 270-779-8928. This event is $10.00 per person.

From the Visit BG, KY site: Western KY Horse Sale, Sun, January 9, 10am – 12pm, Brown Ag Expo Center, 406 Elrod Rd., Bowling Green (map) Sports/Recreation - For more information call 270-745-3976 or visit http://www.wku.edu/agexpocenter

Downton Abbey premieres Sunday on PBS Masterpiece Theater. You can get it even with just basic cable. It is bound to be good. Check it out here.  Twitter will have a live event during the showing. Just post to twitter using the tag #DowntonPBS.

Monday, January 10th

A free computer class, Introduction to Computers and the Internet is held today from 2-3 p.m. at the Main Branch Library's Porter Cafe. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Microsoft Excel Intermediate, is held today at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch Library's Porter Cafe. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Orchestra Kentucky has a concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. called "Fiddle Faddle, The Music of Leroy Anderson." Call 846-2426 for tickets or call 855-232-1452 (toll-free). Free shuttle service will be available from Mariah's restaurant and also the Adams Street parking lot. Tickets start at $10.00 per person. http://www.OrchestraKentucky.com.

Tuesday, January 11th

A Cabin Fever Workshop takes place today at 6 p.m. at the Kirby branch of the Warren County Library. Alice Waddell will teach a painting class. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Wednesday, January 12th

A Free MacBook Computer class, Computing for Seniors, takes place today at 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

Another free class, Digital Catalog Downloading, is from 2-3 p.m. today at the Main Branch library's Porter Cafe. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

An after-school special "for students of all ages is today at 3:30 at the Graham Drive library.

A free computer class, Job Hunting Online, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch's Porter Cafe today. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, January 13th
A Cabin Fever Workshop is at 6 p.m. tonight at the Main Branch Library. Patty Teague will teach Calligraphy. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

 
Friday, January 14th

Barnes and Noble have Storytime featuring "How Full is Your Bucket?" today at 11:30 a.m. 746-9779.
Southern Lanes has Senior Fun Day today at 1 p.m. for ages 50 and over. Free coffee, prizes, and more. Call 843-8741.

 
Saturday, January 15th
Today is the 2011 Winter Antique Tractor Show at the Ag-Expo Center. Tickets are $3.00 and 12 and under are free.
Barnes and Noble will have a book signing by author David Toczko, who wrote "Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill: 50th Anniversary of the Restoration" at 2 p.m. today. 746-9779.

Barnes and Noble have Storytime at 11:00 am. featuring "No Name Calling." Call 746-9779.

 
Sunday, January 16th
Today is the Lady Topper Basketball "Critter Classic" at Diddle Arena at 2 p.m. Are you a member of Big Red's Rascals? Bring a needed item like clay cat litter or Clorox wipes, and receive a free game ticket. Friends and family can purchase tickets for $5.00 per ticket. 1-800-5-BIGRED.

Very Special Arts (VSA) has an art exhibit that starts today. Their opening is 2-4 p.m. at the Garden Gallery of the Kentucky Museum. 745-2592.




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


Here is my personal and business site:
Betsy's CGC, Bowling Green, Kentucky

This photo, Turkeys at Brookville Lake in Kentucky, is by LouisvilleUSACE on Flickr.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

October Happenings in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky - Posting B - October, 2010

Fruit of the Loom headquarters building in Bow...  Featuring: Cheap, Free, or just Fun things going on in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky for October, 2010. Version B.


The above photo image is from Wikipedia. It is of the Fruit of the Loom Headquarters here in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 
This blog features free and cheap stuff to do in the area - some are free, some are just fun, cool, or neat.
 
Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo was made or a correction is needed. Thanks ahead of time.
Things happening this month: Chaney's Corn Maze (open during regular business hours through the month, Mon.-Sat. 11 a.. - 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.), and the Jackson's Orchard pumpkin festival.
Also: Bustin' Out - this event by the American Cancer Society is to increase awareness and help try to find a cure for Breast Cancer. People are encouraged to bring a bra (new or gently used), with a $5.00 donation, to these drop off points: WK Diagnostic Imaging, the American Cancer Society, or Service One Credit Union by October 11th or sooner. More details follow about the event (like the Bra-Morial unveiling on October 12th and the Club at Olde Stone event later in the month.
Tuesday October 5th
The Shrine Circus is in town today 4 and 7 p.m. at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. Check http://visitbgky.com/ for details.
The WKU Planetarium show, The New Mars, is on tonight at 7 p.m. It is first come, first served. See http://visitbgky.com/ for details or go to the WKU page at http://www.physics.wku.edu/planetarium.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today and all month through the 31st. Today it is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chaney's says to bring a flashlight if you come in the evening.  Admission is $6.00. 843-5567, http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com. Check out their special Corn Maze page too, it tells how to get a free ice cream cone: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/cornmaze2010.html.
Wednesday, October 6th
 The Shrine Circus is here again today at 4 and 7. Check http://visitbgky.com/ for details.
From the WKU site: "Guest Guitarist - Roy Vogt - FREE
Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0189
Time: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Contact: Deloris Trammel Deloris.Trammel@wku.edu"
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "10/6/10 Houchens Markets will donate a percentage of their sales to the American Cancer Society on Oct. 6. For details call 1-800-ACS-2345."
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Thursday, October 7th
From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "10/7/10 Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 West Main St., Bowling Green, presents “Inventions of the Victorian Period” Oct. 7, 12 noon. Nancy Baird, retired Kentucky History Specialist at WKU Kentucky Library, will discuss inventions of the Victorian period and how they influenced daily life. Cost for the luncheon is $15 and reservations are required. For more information call 843-5565." Their website is here: http://www.bgky.org/riverview.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
A free computer class, Facebook for Seniors, will be at the Bob Kirby branch of the WC Public Library today at 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register for this class. Call 782-0252 to register. http://www.warrenpl.org.
Friday, October 8th
Death of a Salesman plays at PTK tonight at 8-9 at the Phoenix Theater. Check http://visitbgky.com/ for details. Here is more from the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "10/8-10/24 Public Theatre of Kentucky, 545 Morris Alley, Bowling Green, presents Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Oct. 8-24, Thursdays 7 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m., and Sundays 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 adults, $10 students & seniors, $8 children under 12. For reservations or more information call 781-6233."
The Warren County Health Center has a free Diabetes Self-Management class today at the Warren County Health Department. You must pre-register by calling 877-641-5822, extension 119.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Saturday, October 9th
Today is the Soapbox Derby Rally Race at Phil Moore Park. Check http://visitbgky.com/ for more details.
Also the Second Saturday Downtown Street Fair is today at Fountain Square Park, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fountain Square Park is located in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky.  Inflatables, shops, booths, games, carriage rides, artists, sidewalk sales, and more will be there. See http://visitbgky.com/ for more information or call 843-6103.
NAMI will hold an 25th Anniversary Celebration at the ALIVE Center, 1818 31-W today at 2 p.m. http://www.nami.org or call 842-5687 or 776-2584. They will have speakers, refreshments, a balloon release, and a candle lighting.
  A Reining Horse Show will be at the AG-Expo center today starting at 8 a.m. Call 745-3976 for more information. "October Thriller I and II".
A Yard Sale for A Voice for Animals is taking place today from 8-2 at 1435 Campbell Lane between Fishey Business and Aldi's. Call Danita Reese at 563-4727 to donate items.
A Firehouse Festival will be from 5-7 tonight at Gary Farms Road, Bowling Green (the Home Depot parking lot).  From the BG, KY Official Municipal website: "Firehouse Festival - The Bowling Green Fire Department hosts a Firehouse Festival in the Home Depot parking lot every October to commemorate National Fire Prevention Week. There are plenty of equipment demonstrations and fire safety education materials. You’ll meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Howard the Hydrant, plus you’ll see performances by the firefighter clowns, get an up close look at all the fire trucks and much more. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m."
The new Farmer's Market store at 5199 Nashville Road is having a Grand Opening today from 8-4. They are giving away a John Deer Gator GS at 4 p.m. too. 842-6171. http://www.thefarmersmarketbg.com.
Death of a Salesman plays again (PTK) at the Phoenix Theater 8-9 p.m. http://visitbgky.com/ or go here: http://www.ptkbg.org.
A Christmas table runner workshop is today at the Kentucky Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It costs $15.00 and you must pre-register. Call 781-2131. Their site: http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm.
The Soap Box Derby Race is today and tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Phil Moore Park. Call 791-3753 for more information. Their site is at http://www.aasbd.com.
Jackson's Orchard has their free Pumpkin Festival today from 8 am. to 6 p.m. 781-5303, http://www.jacksonsorchard.com. There will be many activities there. From their website: "The month of October brings lots of excitement to the Orchard. With Halloween approaching, the color is Orange! You’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson's Orchard Hot Dog Cart! Did we mention Caramel Apples?"
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Sunday, October 10th
October 10th (from the WCVK Community Happenings Page) "10/10/10 Second Sunday, a statewide campaign to promote healthy lifestyles and improve Kentucky’s health status, will be at Jackson’s Orchard, Bowling Green, Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m. There will be goody bags for the first 250 people, interactive booths, family activities, and door prizes. For more information call Warren County Extension Office, 842-1681."
A Case for Dignity will collect bags today at Covington Woods Park from 2-5 p.m. Bring your suitcases, duffel bags, and backpacks here for foster kids so they can pack up and move with them instead of using garbage bags. They also need items like hairbrushes, toothpaste and toothbrushes, tampons, pads, colored pencils, puzzle books, coloring books, small stuffed animals, crayons, small, quiet busy toys, journals, pens, small Bibles, and more. Want to help? You can call 843-1760 or go to http://www.acasefordignity.com.
Death of a Salesman plays again (PTK) at the Phoenix Theater at 3 p.m. http://visitbgky.com/ or go here: http://www.ptkbg.org.
A Reining Horse Show will be at the AG-Expo center today starting at 8 a.m. Call 745-3976 for more information. "October Thriller I and II". 
Rainbow Equine Visitor's Tour is today from 1-4 p.m. 11125 Kentucky Highway 185, Bowling Green. 270-777-3164 or see more at the site: http://www.RainHillRescue.com.
 They also have their free Pumpkin Festival today at Jackson's Orchard from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 781-5303, http://www.jacksonsorchard.com. There will be many activities there. From their website: "The month of October brings lots of excitement to the Orchard. With Halloween approaching, the color is Orange! You’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson's Orchard Hot Dog Cart! Did we mention Caramel Apples?"
The Soap Box Derby Race is today at Phil Moore Park. Call 791-3753 for more information. Their site is at http://www.aasbd.com.
A Control Line Speed contest (for model planes) will be at Stahl Field today starting at 9 a.m. This is an event run by the Southern Kentucky Model Aero Club. Call 270-404-6846 for more information and check out the Bowling Green Daily News article about it here: Daily News Article.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details. 
Monday, October 11th
 From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "10/11/10 Sheriff 'Peanuts' Gaines will host the Annual Charity Golf Scramble to benefit Ky. Sheriffs’ Boys & Girls Ranch Oct. 11, shotgun start 11 a.m. Entry fee is $150 per person and includes green fees, carts, complimentary food & drinks, and gift. Proceeds after expenses go to help needy children in Kentucky. To register call 842-1633."
Thoroughbred Toastmasters public speaking group meets today at 6 p.m. at the Greenview Hospital community room. Call Richard Markham for more info. at 781-6511.
A free adult computer class, Beginning your Resume, is today at 6-7 p.m. at the BG Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
A Voice for Animals group meets at 7 p.m. at the ALIVE Center. See http://www.foranimals.petfinder.org or call 783-9195.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Tuesday, October 12th
October 12th: From the WKU site:  "Life is Dreaming - Vocal performance by Michael Kallstrom - FREE
Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0189
Time: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Contact: Deloris Trammel Deloris.Trammel@wku.edu"
The Bustin' Out Bra-Morial unveiling is today in front of the Western Kentucky Diagnostic Imaging office on Scottsville Road at 11:00 a.m. to call attention to a cure for Breast Cancer by the American Center Society.
 Domestic Violence Awareness Event - Love the Way You Lie is today at 7 p.m. at the Mass Media Auditorium on Western's campus. "It will be an evening featuring guest speakers, interpretative dance and a bystander pledge. Come out to heighten awareness about domestic violence and see how YOU can make a difference in YOUR community!" This event is sponsored by the ALIVE Center. Here is a link to their Facebook page.
A free adult computer class, Microsoft Excel Basics, is today at 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the BG Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. Their site: http://www.warrenpl.org.
The NSAI (Nashville Songwriter's Association) meets at 6 p.m. at the BG Main Library. Bring a song on a CD or MP3. Call Tracy Harder for more info. at 996-8555.
Another free adult computer class, Ebay for Beginners, meets at 7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register by calling 782-0252. The class will use MacBook laptops.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Wednesday, October 13th
October 13th: From the WKU site: "Guest Percussion Recital - Brian Zator - FREE
Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0189
Time: 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Contact: Deloris Trammel Deloris.Trammel@wku.edu"
The Taste of Home Cooking School event is today at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 at the BG Area Convention and Visitors Bureau on 3 Springs Road. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendor booths at the event open at 5 p.m., and Cooking School opens at 7 p.m.
A free adult computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, will be held 6-7 p.m. at the BG Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. http://www.warrenpl.org.
The Warren County Health Department will have a flu shot clinic today from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call them at 781-2490, extension 225 for an appointment.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Thursday, October 14th
 Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
A free adult computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, will be held 9-11 a.m. at the BG Main Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. http://www.warrenpl.org.
A Fall Fashion, Food and Frills Festival at the Club at Olde Stone is today. Admission is free. Local vendors will be there. Lunch and Dinner reservations are required if you wish to go to these. For more information call 745-1755. You can find out more about Olde Stone here: http://www.olde-stone.com.
The Lost River Cave and Valley receives a Ribbon Cutting from the BG Area Chamber of Commerce today at 10-10:30 a.m. for their "Preserve America Historic Markers" project.
Kentucky Live! Author Discussion is at Barnes and Noble at 7 p.m. Kenny and Beverly Mattingly will talk about Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese and how they make it.  Call for more information at 746-9779.
Friday, October 15th
October 15th: The Bowling Green Gallery Hop is back on October 15th from 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 3rd. Many different artists and studios are open to check out for free. You can download a brochure here: http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/events/galleryhop.html and also http://www.bggalleryhop.com.
AARP meets today from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1106 State Street. Call for info. 84-2832. The speaker today will be Ray Lackey talking about Operation Pride Programs. Today is a bake sale and silent auction too.
The play Peter and the Wolf is today at WKU's Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 4 p.m. Call 745-3121 for details. Tickets are required. 
Here is more information from their website: "Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Fridays at 4:00 pm, Saturdays at 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Adults- $3.00, 12 and under - $2.00 Seating is NOT reserved. Doors open 1/2 hour before the beginning of each show. Please call ahead if you are bringing a group of 15 or more.  Call 270-745-5845 for more information. Peter n’ the Wolf  By William-Alan Landes. Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?  Not Peter!  Well, maybe just a little.  Join Peter and his animal friends as they discover true courage and learn about responsibility in William-Alan Landes' retelling of this classic Russian folktale. Full of music, Russian culture, and, of course, humor, this delightful adventure is suitable for all ages. OCTOBER 15−17, 2010"
Director:  Stephen G. Tabor.
 WKU is holding a Hilltopper Hysteria event today at E.A. Diddle Arena at 7-9 p.m. Free admission. This is the tipoff event for the men's and women's Basketball season. Autograph session, games, prizes, a dunk contest and more will be featured.  Call 1-800-5 BIG RED for more details or go to this website: Hilltopper Hysteria event.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Also October 15th: From the WKU site: "Symphonic Band Concert
Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH 0108
Time: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Contact: Gary Schallert gary.schallert@wku.edu
Description: General Admission $5"
Saturday, October 16th
 Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Jackson's Orchard has their free Pumpkin Festival today from 8 am. to 6 p.m. 781-5303, http://www.jacksonsorchard.com. There will be many activities there. From their website: "The month of October brings lots of excitement to the Orchard. With Halloween approaching, the color is Orange! You’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson's Orchard Hot Dog Cart! Did we mention Caramel Apples?"
  From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "10/16/10 The Mane Event will be at WKU Ag Expo Center, Bowling Green, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. This Equine education event Proceeds from this equine education event will benefit the students of New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding. Admission is $10 per person, children under 6 free. For more information call 782-6496.
10/16/10 Cruisin’ for a Cure at Rockfield Elem. School co-sponsored by Clear Fork Baptist Church will be Oct. 16, 1 a.m.-1 p.m. First car entry is $10, second vehicle $5. General admission is $2. All proceeds go to Relay For Life. For more information call 535-2300."
Lifeskills Run for Autism is today. Check it out at http://www.Autismrun.orgFrom their website: Saturday, October 16th, 2010 "6:30 am Check-in & Race Day Registration, 7:55 am 4 mile Wheelchair Start, 8:00 am 4 mile Run Start, 9:00 am 1-Mile Family Walk, 9:15 am Family Entertainment (TBA), 10:00 am Awards Ceremony". Find out more at the website here: http://www.autismrun.org/. Or call 784-2304. This event starts and finishes at the downtown BG Ballpark.
Outdoor Movie Night takes place at 6-9 p.m. in the Nutwood Area (1254 Nutwood). It is part of Celebrate Safe Communities Events. For more information, call 494-3674. You can see all of these events here: BG Celebrates Safe Communities in October.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
The American Red Cross food drive is today. Drop off your donations at 8-4 at Walmart on Campbell Lane. 781-7377. Shopping lists will be provided on site. "Stock the Red Cross pantry for the holidays".
Today is also Diva Day at Briarwood elementary from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is for all ages of mothers and daughters and is a free event. Learn self-defense, work on body issues, get door prizes, lots more. Check the WUHU site Diva Day page for more information (and scroll down to enter to win a necklace). Bring an item for BRASS and enter a prize drawing too.
The Foundry Unity Street Fair is today from 12 p.. - 3 p.m. at 531 East 11th Avenue.
Celebrate Safe Communities. Call 393-3674 for more information. You can also see all the October events at the BG Safe Communities page here: BG Safe Community Events in October.
 The play Peter and the Wolf is today at WKU's Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 1 and 3 p.m. Call 745-3121 for details. Tickets are required. 
Here is more information from their website: "Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Fridays at 4:00 pm, Saturdays at 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Adults- $3.00, 12 and under - $2.00 Seating is NOT reserved. Doors open 1/2 hour before the beginning of each show. Please call ahead if you are bringing a group of 15 or more.  Call 270-745-5845 for more information. Peter n’ the Wolf  By William-Alan Landes. Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?  Not Peter!  Well, maybe just a little.  Join Peter and his animal friends as they discover true courage and learn about responsibility in William-Alan Landes' retelling of this classic Russian folktale. Full of music, Russian culture, and, of course, humor, this delightful adventure is suitable for all ages. OCTOBER 15−17, 2010"
Director:  Stephen G. Tabor.
 The RevFest Battle of the Bands benefiting the Henry F. Moss Middle School Music Program takes place at 5 p.m. at the WKU Collonade on Western's campus. Call 745-5350 or go to http://www.revolution.fm/revfest for more information. 
Also, there will be BelleWoodstock today at 6 p.m. This event is $3.00 per person. "An Extravaganza of Music and Song." This will be held at the Capital Arts Center. Call 796-2012 for tickets or you can also purchase them at the door. Many bands will be competing. This event benefits Bellewood Home for Children. Check this out at http://www.bellewood.org/music.
Sunday, October 17th
October 17th: From the WKU site: "Autumn Collage - Music Dept. Faculty/Friends
Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0189
Time: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Contact: Deloris Trammel Deloris.Trammel@wku.edu
Description: Admission: Adults $10 and Students $5"
See more WKU concert events here at the WKU site.
Chaney's Corn Maze is today. Check the link and the top of this blog for details.
Jackson's Orchard has their free Pumpkin Festival today from 1 pm. to 6 p.m. 781-5303, http://www.jacksonsorchard.com. There will be many activities there. From their website: "The month of October brings lots of excitement to the Orchard. With Halloween approaching, the color is Orange! You’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson's Orchard Hot Dog Cart! Did we mention Caramel Apples?"
The Southern Kentucky Team Penning event is today at the WKU Ag Expo Center starting at 10:30 a.m. Call 745-3976 for more info.
The play Peter and the Wolf is today at WKU's Gordon Wilson Lab Theater at 3 p.m. Call 745-3121 for details. Tickets are required. 
Here is more information from their website: "Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Fridays at 4:00 pm, Saturdays at 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Adults- $3.00, 12 and under - $2.00 Seating is NOT reserved. Doors open 1/2 hour before the beginning of each show. Please call ahead if you are bringing a group of 15 or more.  Call 270-745-5845 for more information. Peter n’ the Wolf  By William-Alan Landes. Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?  Not Peter!  Well, maybe just a little.  Join Peter and his animal friends as they discover true courage and learn about responsibility in William-Alan Landes' retelling of this classic Russian folktale. Full of music, Russian culture, and, of course, humor, this delightful adventure is suitable for all ages. OCTOBER 15−17, 2010"
Director:  Stephen G. Tabor.
 The Cedar Ridge Neighborhood Block Party is today. Here are the details from the Bowling Green Celebrates Safe Communities page: "Cedar Ridge Area Neighborhood Block Party Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m. Marylan at Cedar Ridge Road." Call 393-3674 for more information.
Patti Starr, author of Ghosthunting Kentucky, will sign copies of her book at Barnes and Noble today at 2 p.m. Call 746-9779 for more info.
Also: More Save the Dates for October: 

More Bowling Green Safe Communities events are happening later in October. Here they are, from the Bowling Green Safe Communities Events page:
"Northern Heights-Parker Bennett Chili Supper Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Parker Bennett Community Center
Upper East Main Historic District CSC Event, Oct. 24, 5:00 p.m. Pagoda at Reservoir Hill Park
South Meade (Apartment Section) Block Party Tailgating Oct. 30, 5- 9: 30 p.m. Dead end of Lynnwood,

Briarwood's Pumpkin Alley & Outdoor movie: Halloween, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. 816 Mooreland Drive."
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "10/19/10 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Barren River Area Safe Space Domestic Violence shelter “Speak My Name” Candlelight Vigil is held each year to remember and honor those who have lost their lives due to domestic violence and celebrate the strength of those who have survived. This year’s event is at First Christian Church, State Street, Bowling Green, Oct. 19, 6 p.m. For more information call 781-9334 or go to www.barrenriverareasafespace.com. "
October 21st
John Carter Cash will be in Bowling Green on October 21st as part of the library's My Life is an Open Book series. Free tickets to this are available at the Main library and also at the Kirby branch. Call 270-781-4881 or go to the library site at http://www.warrenpl.org or the My Bowling Green Kentucky Events page to find out more.
October 23rd and 24th, Jackson's Orchard will have the last weekend of their Pumpkin Festival. From the site: "The month of October brings lots of excitement to the Orchard. With Halloween approaching, the color is Orange! You’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson's Orchard Hot Dog Cart! Did we mention Caramel Apples?" 781-5303, http://www.jacksonsorchard.com.
The Lost River Cave Civil War: Living History Days is back October 22-24, 2010 at Lost River Cave and Valley. This is a free event. Make sure to bring earplugs if you go when they will be firing a cannon. Just saying. They have many great photo opportunities there. Here is a photo from a Civil War Dresses booth I saw there in 2008: Civil War Dresses for Sale.
Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed.  Check the date too.
I type these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time. Also: Send me your events! Thanks.
Other events to know about:
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "10/10-10/19 A Case for Dignity, an organization started by a Bowling Green 6th grader, is collecting bags, suitcases, and backpacks for children entering foster care to pack their belongings in. Currently kids are asked to pack their things in trash bags. Drop off bags at Covington Woods Park, Bowling Green, Oct. 10, 2-5 p.m., and at Campbell Lane Chick-Fil-A Oct. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information call 996-7150 or visit www.acasefordignity.com. "
Bustin' Out - this event by the American Cancer Society is to increase awareness and help try to find a cure for Breast Cancer. People are encouraged to bring a bra (new or gently used), with a $5.00 donation, to these drop off points: WK Diagnostic Imaging, the American Cancer Society, or Service One Credit Union. Then On October 19th at the Club at Olde Stone, 20 crafters and artists will have decorated bras on sale along with baskets and other prizes. Tickets will be $25.00 for that event, and you can buy them at the American Cancer Society office at 952 Fairview. Reservations are required.
 
-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."
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