Things to do in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area July 7-9, 2012

Here is my Betsyanne BG Calendar for the Bowling Green, Kentucky Area and around it - from Saturday, July 7th through Monday, July 9th.

Saturday, July 7th
New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding is having a yard sale today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This group helps horses and people with disabilities. Find out more: http://nbtr-bg.org/.

Beech Bend Raceway features O'Reilly Family Night Fun Racing starting at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are $10.00. Find out more: http://www.beechbend.com/dragschedule.htm.

The Bowling Green HotRods Baseball team has fireworks tonight after the game, that starts at 7 p.m. after the game, which are sponsored by Candlewood Suites and WBKO. 901-2121. http://www.bghotrods.com.

Sunday, July 8th

St. James United Methodist Church has Worship in the Park at Keriakes Park at 10 a.m. Lunch follows. Find out more: 842-4949.


Today is NHRA Drag Racing at Beech Bend Park starting at 10 a.m. Find out more: 781-7634. No bikes, please.

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.

Russell Sims Aquatic Center has Lap Swim Workout Time tonight from 7-9 p.m. Fee is $4.00. 393-3271.

 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..." 

Beech Bend Park features the Kent Family Circus through July 8th. Find out more on the Kentucky Tourism page.
Their description: "The Kent Family Magic Circus will return to Beech Bend Park in 2012 for the Annual Kids Festival—June 25 through July 8.  The Kent Family entertains with unbelievable magic and illusions, plus stilt walking, unicycling, juggling, fire breathing, characters and more.  Be sure to bring the kids during the Kids Festival for special activities, balloon animals and more."


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 9th is a free National Kidney Foundation screening at First Christian Church. Find out more.
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 April 18-24 in the Bowling Green Kentucky area

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

A path in Bernheim's woods, Kentucky.

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

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

Wednesday, April 18th

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

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

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

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

Thursday, April 19^th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, April 20^th

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, April 21^st

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, April 22^nd

Today is Earth Day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, April 23^rd

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

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

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

Tuesday, April 24th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier Online, WKU Events online, The Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Bowling Green Parent magazine, Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages for the artwork used on the blog articles here. 

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