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Here is the latest updated page for this week. I have added more events.
I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do listed here. So, to find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog.
Make sure to double-check each event, just in case.
Tuesday, August 30th
SKyPAC is having a Hard Hat Tour today at 4 p.m. They also have another
on Thursday and every day after that. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.
Via Andee:
Chaney's Dairy Barn's Corn Maze is open today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The price is $7.00 per person. 843-5567.
Crescent Lanes has a Senior Bowling Tournament today to allow long-term care residents to compete. The fee is $3.00 for two games. Call for more info: 393-3265 or 393-3480.
Library events today include Toddler time at 9:30 a.m. for ages 18-36 at the BG Main Branch library (781-4882), Preschool Spanish 11:30 p.m. ages 3-5 years at the Main Branch library (781-4882), and Spanish Explorers at the Main branch library at 4 p.m. (781-4882).
Wednesday, August 31st
The Welcome Back WKU Festival is today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at WKU's South Lawn. You can rent a booth here for $150.00. Call the Chamber at 781-3200 for more info. or to rent a booth.Chaney's Dairy Barn's Corn Maze is open today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The price is $7.00 per person. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/index.html
Library events today include Kirby Babies at 9:30 a.m. for ages 6-18 months at the Bob Kirby Branch library (782-0252), Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 at the Main branch library, Graham Troopers at 3 p.m. at the Graham Drive branch library (781-1441), and Wonderful Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. at the Graham Drive branch library (781-1441)for Kindergarten age students through 6th grade).
Living Hope Baptist Church has a free Fall Back to School Concert at 6-9 p.m. featuring Jimmy Needham, Rush of Fools and The Advice. Seating is limited to the first 1200 attendees. 843-9462. No tickets are needed. from the WCVK Community Pages: "For more information contact Emily Coulter at 270-843-9462 ext 142 or email at Emily.coulter@lhbg.org"
A free Faculty clarinet concert by John Cipolla is at the WKU Fine Arts Center (VAC 189) Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. He will play "British and American Jazz-influenced" music. (per the Soky Calendar.)
Thursday, September 1st
SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today. Call for time(s) and to pre-register. 393-0080.
Via Andee:
Today is the 17th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum. The Museum has a Celebration from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1-800-53-VETTE. This celebration also continues through the 3rd.
Via the What's Happening flyer from the http://www.visitbyky.com site: Riverview at Hobson Grove has a "The Cooking Class" event today at 1 p.m. You must have reservations to attend. There will also be a reading of a Louisa May Alcott short story.
The WKU Chess club meets from 5:30 - 8:30 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.
Chaney's Dairy Barn's Corn Maze is open today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The price is $7.00 per person. 843-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/index.html
The BG League of Bicyclists have an easy ride of 1 1/2 hour (mostly through residential areas) starting at Keriakes Park at 6 p.m. You must wear a helmet. http://www.bglob.com.
Friday, September 2nd
SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today. Call for time(s) and to pre-register. 393-0080.
Via Andee:
Today is the Celebration of the 17th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum. Call for hours. 1-800-53-VETTE. This celebration also continues through the 3rd.
Chaney's Dairy Barn's Corn Maze is open today from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The price is $7.00 per person. 843-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/index.html
There is also Ice Cream and a Moo-vie today at dusk, tonight and tomorrow night. The movie is Gnomeo and Juliet. Admission is free, and Chaney's asks that nobody bring outside food or drink. You can bring a chair or blanket though.
Saturday, September 3rd
SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today. Call for time(s) and to pre-register. 393-0080.
Via Andee:
Beech Bend has the finale of their Beech Bend Superstar today starting at 2:45 p.m. This event is included with your regular Beech Bend admission price. Find out more: 781-7634.
Today is the last day of the Celebration of the 17th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum. Call for hours. 1-800-53-VETTE.
From the Macaroni Kid Events Calendar: Apple Fest at Jackson's Orchard. "Apple Fest - Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5. Labor Day weekend means AppleFest at Jackson’s. Sweet, crisp fall apples and everything that goes with them are the highlight of the day. That means Fresh Apple Cider, Cider Slushes, Fried Pies, Caramel Apples and lots more! Plenty of children’s activities too. Come out and enjoy the start of fall with a celebration of apples at the orchard! Where: Jackson's Orchard at 1280 Slim Island Road, When: Sat, Sep. 3 @ 8:00am - 6:00pm, Who: Jackson's Orchard, How: Just Show Up, Cost: Free admission. For more info: For more information please call 270-781-5303 or visit www. jacksonsorchard.com"
Chaney's Dairy Barn's Corn Maze is open today from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The price is $7.00 per person. 843-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/index.html.
There is also Ice Cream and a Moo-vie today at dusk tonight. The movie is Gnomeo and Juliet. Admission is free, and Chaney's asks that nobody bring outside food or drink. You can bring a chair or blanket though.
Sunday, September 4th
SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today. Call for time(s) and to pre-register. 393-0080.
Via Andee:
Chaney's Dairy Barn's Corn Maze is open today from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The price is $7.00 per person. 843-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/index.html
From the Macaroni Kid Events Calendar: Apple Fest at Jackson's Orchard. "Apple Fest - Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5. Labor Day weekend means AppleFest at Jackson’s. Sweet, crisp fall apples and everything that goes with them are the highlight of the day. That means Fresh Apple Cider, Cider Slushes, Fried Pies, Caramel Apples and lots more! Plenty of children’s activities too. Come out and enjoy the start of fall with a celebration of apples at the orchard! Where: Jackson's Orchard at 1280 Slim Island Road, When: Sat, Sep. 3 @ 8:00am - 6:00pm, Who: Jackson's Orchard, How: Just Show Up, Cost: Free admission. For more info: For more information please call 270-781-5303 or visit www. jacksonsorchard.com"
More upcoming events in September:
The 2011 US Bank Balloon Tunes and BBQ event is September 8 – 11.Also starting September 8th, WKU will present the play "Number the Stars."
September 10th, The Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin will have a Ghost Hunt. 1-866-559-4741. http://www.GhostHuntWeekends.com.
Sept. 9th is a kickoff concert for the WKU Redshirts and Treblemakers at First Christian Church from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Admission is just $2.00 per person. Contact the music dept. for more info: 270-745-3751 or email Dr. Paul Hondorp at
paul.hondorp@wku.edu.
More concerts and events are on the WKU calendar too.
Also on 9-10: (From the WCVK Community Happenings Page) "09/10/11 Food Drive, the need is still there to help
feed a family on Saturday, September 10th 2011 from 9am-3pm. . Staff
from WKU Public Radio, WKYU-PBS and volunteers will accept donations of
canned food items at WalMart off Campbell Ln in Bowling Green. They will
also accept cash contributions on behalf of the American Red Cross to
purchase additional needed food items. All donations directly benefit
those in need here in South Central KY. A shopping list of needed items
to be donated will appear in the Daily News and will also be available
at Walmart on Sat. the 10th. The list is also posted on the station
website at WKYUPBS.org. Only food items listed will be accepted."
Sept. 16 and 17 is the last Ice Cream and a Moo-vie event at Chaney's for this year. The movie will be Toy Story 3.
September 17th is Symphony at the Orchard. http://www.TheSymphonyAtWKU.org.
(From the WCVK Community Happenings Page)"09/17/11 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Seminar will be
September 17, 2011 at Christ Episcopal Church at 1215 State St in
Bowling Green, KY. The Graves Gilbert Clinic and the James Graham Brown
Cancer Center of Louisville, KY will sponsor an ovarian cancer awareness
seminar to educate women to the early signs and symptoms of ovarian
cancer. Registration is by September 12, 2011. Pick up a registration
form at Christ Episcopal Church or email OCAS@insightbb.com and leave a
name and phone number. A suggested registration fee of $10 pays for
breakfast treats and lunch served on site."
Sept
17 The Vette City Vixens play the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky and Hot Broads play Naptown Third Alarm (at home) at the
Skate Box in Bowling Green.
Sept. 17th is also the Anansi Marionette show at the Capital Arts Center at 5 p.m.
Sept. 17th is also the Anansi Marionette show at the Capital Arts Center at 5 p.m.
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/17/11 Parent’s Saturday Out will be offered at
Fairview United Methodist Church, 336 Mt. Olivet Rd., Bowling Green,
Sept. 17, 2-5 p.m. It is free and offered to anyone. An age appropriate
craft, recreation, snack, and movie will be provided. For more
information visit www.saturdaysoutatfairview.webs.com or call 320-7743."
From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "9/20/11 French born, Polish raised pianist Graciella Kowalczyk (Grah-see-EL-la Co-VALL-check) will be performing a free recital at the
Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at WKU, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. She has
appeared in concerts and recitals as a soloist in over 15 countries and 4
continents. For more information go to www.graciellakowalczyk.com. "
September 24th is the International Festival in Bowling Green.
Oh - and have a fun week!
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Thank you to the SoKy Happenings for many of these events.
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