Fun Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area this weekend plus, August 31st through September 3, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Happenings!

Harvest in Provence by Vincent Van Gogh at Wikimedia Commons

Here are some selected events for this weekend, plus Monday of this holiday weekend.

Be prepared for many sales and fun things to do this weekend in the area.

Friday, August 31st
Today is The National Corvette Museum second day of their 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction activities. Find out more: 2012 NCM 18th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Induction : August 30 - September 1, 2012.
Today they have a speaker, Wesley Wong, senior FBI on-scene commander at Ground Zero, who will speak about 9-11, at 10 a.m.  He is also speaking tomorrow at 9 a.m.

The Little Mermaid, Jr. shows today at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Find out more: 779-2185. They also have a performance tomorrow at 7 p.m.

There are Concerts in the Park tonight from 6-10, at Fountain Square Park and also Circus Square Park. 782-0222.


Saturday, Sept. 1 starts the 2012 Applefest at Jackson's Orchard. 781-5303. 

The Corn Maze at Chaney's Dairy barn also opens today.



Today is The National Corvette Museum third day of their 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction activities. Find out more: 2012 NCM 18th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Induction : August 30 - September 1, 2012.
Today they have a speaker, Wesley Wong, senior FBI on-scene commander at Ground Zero, who will speak about 9-11, at  9 a.m.



The Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team plays tonight at 7 p.m., with fireworks after the game. Check out more info: 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.

Sunday, Sept. 2

The Applefest continues at Jackson's Orchard. 781-5303.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team has FAn Appreciation Day today at 2 p.m. and a game. Check out more info: 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.

Honk, Jr., the Musical plays today at 3 p.m. at the PTK (Public Theatre of Kentucky) Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. Tickets are $8.00 and $10.00. 781-6233.

The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free planetarium show today at 2 p.m. called Curiosity on Mars. Seating is first-come, first served. 745-4044. 

Monday, Sept. 3

Today is Labor Day. Have a great holiday today.

Besides great sales all over the place in the BG, KY area, the Applefest continues at Jackson's Orchard from 8-6.  781-5303. 

Also, there is a Run for Sight race event 5K and 2-Mile Walk with proceeds providing eyeglasses and eye exams. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. at Covington Woods Park. It is sponsored by the BG Noon Lions Club. See more info. here at the Running Zone site.

The Hot Rods baseball team has its Season Finale today at 12 p.m. noon. 901-2121 or http://www.bghotrods.com.


And Save these Dates:

Sept. 7 and 8 is Chaney's Ice Cream and a Moovie featuring Happy Feet 2.

Lost River Cave has several events this month, like Fall Break Bash. Read about them: Lost River Cave events.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  
"9/8/12 Rockfield United Methodist Church, Rockfield, Ky. Will be having their Annual Ice Cream Supper on September 8th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Hamburger and Hotdog plates will be available in addition to the desserts. The price is $9.00 for a meal including dessert. All items can be purchased separately. For more information call: Linda Sparks at 270-782-2690."
 
Also: "9/8/12 Delafield Homecoming Festival, Sugar Maple Square, Bowling Green, Ky. from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm with a car show, music, food, games, yard sale and more. Free admission, for more information call: Martha Deputy at 270-784-4325."

"9/8/12 American Red Cross will be having a Food Pantry Drive on Saturday, September 8th at Walmart on Campbell Lane Bowling Green, Ky. From 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. Please help rRestock the shelves with Some of the items like canned goods, boxed cereals, crackers, toilet paper, bottled water. You can call American Red Cross for a full list of items needed. 270-781-7377. Cash and check contributions will also be accepted for purchasing food. "

and: "9/8/12 1st Annual 9/11 Heroes Run will be Saturday, September 8th 2012, at Kereiakes Park Trail, Bowling Green, Ky. There will be a 5k & Family 1 mile Run/Walk . Registration is available now at 911heroesrun.com ( shirts are guaranteed to online registration) or you can register starting at 3:00 the day of the event with the 5K race beginning at 5:30 pm. 50% of the proceeds will help the Pennyroyal Homeless Veterans Center. Awards will be given to top overall male/female finishers as well as by age group. For more information please email: BowlingGreen@911heroesrun.com."

"9/15/12 The “Running For St. Jude 5K and 1 Mile Walk" will be on September 15th At Phil Moore Park Alvaton, Ky. Registration starting at 7:30 am. With races following afterwards at 8:00 for the 5K run and 8:30 the 1 Mile Walk. The cost is $20 for the run and $15 for the walk. You can register online at active.com or stop by Trax Running to pick up a registration form. For more information please call: Marshall at 270-991-3936."

"9/21/12 Jody Richards Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky. will he having their Fall Festival on September 21st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be inflatables and lots of games. BBQ and other goodies will be available and all funds raised will help pay for a new playground. For more information please call Katie Frassinelli at 270-792-7228."

"9/22/12 The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be Saturday, September 22nd at Preston Miller Park, Bowling Green, Ky. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 10:00. Register your team online by visiting www.alz.org."

"9/29/12 The 2012 Out Of The Darkness Community Walk , Walk to Prevent Suicide , for Bowling Green will be on Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 am at Phil Moore Park, Alvaton, Ky. For more Information call: Darrell Traugber at 270-784-0960 and check out the website at www.outofthedarkness.org."

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 16 Knit a Scarf at Riverview! <For Boys and Girls age 8 to 80> Reservations are required.  843-5565.

You can download flyers for library events here.

I love Bowling Green!

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

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, and the date and time is correct.

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. 

Have a fun rest of the week!

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Fun Events in the Bowling Green, KY Area - July 4-7, 2012

Here is my Betsyanne Calendar for the BG Area and around it - from Wednesday, July 4th through Saturday, July 7th.

Wednesday, July 4th

Today is Independence Day.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "7/4/12 Southside Baptist Church, 557 Memphis Junction Road, Bowling Green, Ky. Will be having a July 4th Cookout and Fireworks. The cookout will begin at 6:00 pm and fireworks display will be at dark. This event is free. For more information please call: Tony Brown at 782-5558"

Chaney's Dairy Barn is open today until 9 p.m.! This is via their Facebook page. 

Labold and Sons Salvage on Main Street (1 block down from the square) is also open today. Here is their Facebook page too.
 











Check here for burn bans in your Kentucky county, via WBKO.com.

From the Soky Happenings web page: "Fourth of July Celebration at Barren River Lake State Resort Park 10:00AM
Enjoy patriotic fun and games beginning at 10AM, Float Your Boat contest, live entertainment at 6PM and fireworks after dark/ Barren River Lake State Resort Park..."

8:00 tonight locally is the DALLAS TV show on local channel 19, TNT.

Thursday, July 5th

On the Bone Chop House at 729 Chestnut Street is offering Law enforcement, fire and rescue, and military 10% off with I.D. or uniform today.

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

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

Neal Morse has a benefit concert today for the Son Rhea Foundation at 7 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Tickets are $30.00 in advance, and $40.00 and $20.00 (students) at the door.

Friday, July 6th

A free computer class is offered today "Resume Workshop" at the Smiths Grove branch library from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

Another free computer class is today "Introduction to Computers and the Internet" at 2-3 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Tonight is Concerts in the Park at both Fountain Square Park and Circus Square Park in downtown Bowling Green from 6:30 - 10. Concert starts in Fountain Square Park at 6:30, and features Song Farmers (bluegrass/ Celtic) and follows with Ernie Small Blues Band at Circus Square Park starting at 7:30. Find out more:  Friday Night Concerts!

More info. from the WCVK Community Happenings page: "7/6/12 Dine and Enjoy Free Music Under the Stars, Friday July 6th 2012, 7:30 pm. at the Circus Square Park, with the Ernie Small Blues Band. There will be Hot dogs, burgers, popcorn, drinks at the Concession Wagon. All profits will be contributed to Benefit Children in Great Need and Distressed Single Parent Families at the Potter Children’s Home and Family Services. For more information call: Andrew at 270-791-3242." 

The Odd Fellows Concession wagon will be there too. (Via the WBKO Community Events)

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."

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.

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 the Southern Summer Music Festival at Lost River Cave to help fun their new Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. Find out more.
July 25th is the United Way Day of Caring. You can sign up to help many groups today or donate money. http://www.unitedwaydayofcaring.com.
July 26 is a free class about SNAP Neighborhood grant eligibility. Find out more: http://www.bgky.org/calendar/calendar.php
July 30 is a Summer Stroll on Loop and Skyline Village.

Here is my Squidoo Page: Fun Things to Do in Bowling Green, Kentucky for even more ideas.

Check out the City Events Calendars too.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on. There are MANY other events going on this weekend in Bowling Green too. 

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

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Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, June 23-25

 June 23-25, Saturday through Monday in the Bowling Green Kentucky area.

It has been great weather, but we could use some rain in the next few days.

The Fountain Square Fountain - beautiful!

Saturday, June 23rd

Today the WKU Chess Club is sponsoring a Stakz Super Cool Summer Block Party Chess Tournament from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. K through 12 players only. Register online at http://www.hilltopperchess.net. Cost is $10.00.

The Historic Rail Park and Train Museum is having Rail Tales at 10 a.m. for preschoolers. 745-7317.

A benefit Garden Tour and Tea is today to benefit Kids on the Block. Tickets are $20.00 each. Call 842-2259 for info. From the Facebook page:

"Garden Tour and Tea Tickets are now on sale! $20 before the day of the event and $25 the day of the event. If you would like to purchase a ticket there are several places that are selling them, they are:
Riley's Bakery, Warden & Company, Hillview Garden & Floral, Barre & Company and Zingarella.
Or you can stop by the KOB office located at 2465 Russellville Road Bowling Green KY!
Please help us bring important educational puppet programs to Warren County by participating in our Garden Tour & Tea!" 

Get more information at the website.



SKyPAC has Nashville Backstage tonight with H1T Songwriters at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.50 to $30.50. 904-1880.

Sunday, June 24th

Today is the Butterfly Celebration at Lost River Cave at 1-4 p.m. Find out more at the Lost River Events page. From the website: "On Sunday, June 24 from 1pm – 4 pm, rain or shine, families flock to the valley to release a butterfly. The first 200 kids to arrive at the Butterfly Habitat will set a butterfly free in the garden."

Monday, June 25th

Today the Bowling Green libraries have special events. Go to the Library pages for more info. (click on the Events link).

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. These must be booked ahead of time. Go to their website to find out more, and to their Farm Tour page.

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. 


Look for more events soon.

I love Bowling Green! 

Have a great day!

-Betsyanne

These are just a few events for the next few days. 

Find more at this blog on the right side. 

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Fun stuff to do around Bowling Green Kentucky September 9-18

Events this week

Here is the latest updated page for this week.

I just added the FREE symphony concert this Saturday, Sept. 17th at 10 am. at Jackson's Orchard. Find out more by scrolling down.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do this week 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.

Here is the latest updated page for this week. I have added more events.

For instance, you can have a Hard Hat Tour of the new SKyPAC building until the end of this month Mondays through Fridays at 4 p.m. Call for reservations, 393-0080.

The Corn Maze is at Chaney's Dairy Barn this week.

Friday, September 9th

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.

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.

Lil' Angels Attic is from 9 am. to 7 p.m. at 1323 Melrose. Get used children's clothing, toys, shoes, etc. and help children and families in the community.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The Bob Kirby branch library has Preschool Spanish at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 years and Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. (782-0252), and the Main Branch library has Peek-A-Book Babies at 9:30 a.m. for ages 6-18 months, and Preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. (781-4882).

Balloons, Tunes and BBQ starts at 3 p.m. with free admission at the BG-WC airport. 745-7532.

The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W has a math and science class today from 4-5 p.m. for grades 1-8. Call 746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

A free concert by WKU Music, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Masterclass, and Dr. Ching-Yi Lin is at 5:00 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center. 745-3751.

Saturday, September 10th

Today is the Second Saturday Street Fair in downtown Bowling Green at Fountain Square. 782-0222. Join us from 9-5:30 for sidewalk sales, food, booths, music, and more. The Pots Place (http://www.thepotsplace.com) will be offering kid's classes by Laura Bain-Selbo too (Call her for a reservation: 1-717-679-6258). http://www.downtownbg.org.

September 10th (today), The Octagon Hall Museum in Franklin will have a Ghost Hunt. 1-866-559-4741. http://www.GhostHuntWeekends.com. You can not get a ticket at the door.
 
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."

Balloons, Tunes, and BBQ continues todayhas a fly-in in the early morning today. The events continue until later. Free admission. 745-7532.

Robin Hood is playing at 7 pm. at the Phoenix Theater, presented by the Sunburst Youth Theater. Call 781-6233 for reservations.

The benefit ride, LeTour de 4-H Bicycle Ride starts at 7 a.m. at Chaney's Dairy Barn and Restaurant. Find out more: 270-586-4484.

Rockfield UMC has an Ice Cream Supper from 5-8 today. $9.00 buy hamburger and hot dog plates with dessert. 842-7788.

Living Hope Baptist Church has a Community Gospel Singing at 6:30 p.m. with groups from Kentucky and Tennessee. 843-9462.

The 2011 Heart Walk continues today starting at 8 a.m. starting at the front lawn of the Medical Center at BG. 842-5700.

Jackson's Orchard has a Kids Expo today from 10-4. 842-0420, http://www.wwwkidsofsoky.com.

Lil' Angels Attic is from 9 am. to 12 noon. at 1323 Melrose. Get used children's clothing, toys, shoes, etc. and help children and families in the community.

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament continues today at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.

Sunday, September 11th 

There will be an South Indian Culture and Heritage program and language class today at the ALIVE Center from 10-12 noon. Call for more info: 746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

Balloons, Tunes and BBQ continues today with free admission. Fly-in happens after daybreak. 745-7532.

The Special Olympics State Softball Tournament starts at 9 a.m. at Buchanon Park, and goes all day. 842-5302, http://www.soky.org.

A Balloon Launch happens at 2:30 p.m. in honor of National Assisted Living Week. Bowling Green Commissioner Bruce Wilkerson will be there, and the Music City Boys Gospel quartet will perform. Call Kathy Granger or Don Franks at 842-5433 for more info.

Beech Bend has the Holley LS Fest 2011 starting at 9 p.m. http://www.holleylsfest.com, 781-9741.

The West. Ky. Horse Sale is today at the WKU Brown Ag-Expo Center at 11 a.m. 745-3976.

The 47th Annual Antique Show and Sale is from 12-5 today at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Admission is $5.00 per person.

Rainbow Equine Rescue Facility at 11125 Kentucky Highway 185 in Bowling Green has Visitors Tours today from 1-4. http://www.rainhillrescue.com.

Monday, September 12th

Library happenings today: Kirby Kids meet at the Kirby branch library today at 3:30 for elementary age students. Toddler Time is at the Main branch library for ages 18-36 months. Time is 10:30 a.m.

A free computer class is at the Main branch library at 6-7:30 p.m. It is MS PowerPoint for Beginners. You must pre-register to atttend. Call 781-4882.

You can have a Hard Hat Tour of the new SKyPAC building until the end of this month. Tours are at 4 p.m. Call for reservations, 393-0080.

Orchestra Kentucky is putting on "On the Town" which starts at 7:30 p.m. at Van Meter Auditorium on WKU's campus. Find out more: http://www.orchestrakentucky.com/ or on their Facebook page.

Tuesday, September 13th

The Main Branch library has a NEW computer class about MS PowerPoint Intermediate from 2 - 3:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

You can have a Hard Hat Tour of the new SKyPAC building until the end of this month. Tours are at 4 p.m. Call for reservations, 393-0080. 

The Kentucky Museum has a book giveawan and film today about Louisa May Alcott: The Woman behind Little Women. Find out more: 745-4502.

The WKU chess Club meets at WKU's South Campus  for all skill levels from 6:30 - 9 p.m. You may want to bring your chess set. Call for more info: 1-918-809-6278.

Wednesday, September 14th

You can have a Hard Hat Tour of the new SKyPAC building until the end of this month. Tours are at 4 p.m. Call for reservations, 393-0080.

The WKU Chess club meets again today from 9 a.m. until noon at Barnes and Noble. All Skill levels. You may want to bring your chess set. Call for more info: 1-918-809-6278.

A free computer class, Digital Catalog Downloading, is today at the Main branch library from 2-3 p.m.  You must pre-register to attend. For more info. or to register, call 781-4882.

Graham Troopers meet at the Graham Drive library today for school-age students. Call for info: 781-1441.

Another free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

Thursday, September 15th

You can have a Hard Hat Tour of the new SKyPAC building until the end of this month. Tours are at 4 p.m. Call for reservations, 393-0080.

The BG Main branch library has a High Five Kids Club meeting today for kids age K-5 at 4 p.m.

Robin Hood is playing at the Public Theater of Kentucky Phoenix Theater at 7 p.m. It is being put on by the Sunburst Youth Theatre. Call for reservations: 781-6233.

Woody Lingle and Dann Sherrill are playing music at 7:30. - 9:30 p.m. at WKU's Fine Arts Center FAC 189. This is a free concert as part of the Master Artists series.

Author Doug Stanton speaks today about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Horse Soldiers in Afghanistan at 6 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church next to the Main branch library.  Free tickets are available at any library location or check this page: http://www.americantowns.com/ky/bowlinggreen/events/doug-stanton.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Farm Day today from 6-8 p.m. Come see local food options and ask questions.

Teen Thursdays meet at the Graham Branch library at 5 p.m. for grades 9-12.

The Parade of Homes event is from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 with ages 12 and under free. 781-3375. The event continues tomorrow.


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 16th

The Ag Expo Center has a Walking Horse show today starting at 5 p.m. http://www.walkinghorseowners.com/1eventsnav08.php.

The Parade of Homes event is from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 with ages 12 and under free. 781-3375.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Ice Cream and a Moo-vie at dusk. They are playing "Toy Story 3". Do not bring outside food or drink, but do bring a lawn chair or blanket. 843-5567, http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Another free movie is playing tonight at Basil Griffin Park at 8 p.m., "Shrek Forever After" at the air park behind the inline hockey rink. Bring coolers, lawn chairs, and blankets. 843-6665.

Robin Hood is playing at the Public Theater of Kentucky Phoenix Theater at 7 p.m. It is being put on by the Sunburst Youth Theatre. Call for reservations: 781-6233.

A Jonell Mosser concert is at 8 p.m. tonight at the Capitol Arts Center. 782-2787, http://www.capitolarts.com.

The libraries have Peek-A-Boo Babies at 9:30 at the Main Branch library, Preschool Spanish at the Bob Kirby Branch library at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5, and both the Bob Kirby branch and the Main branch library has Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. for Ages 3-5 years.

The ALIVE Center has a Math and Science Class from 4-5 p.m. for grades 1-8 at the ALIVE Center. Call for more info: 746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

You can have a Hard Hat Tour of the new SKyPAC building until the end of this month. Tours are at 4 p.m. Call for reservations, 393-0080.

Saturday, September 17th

Today is the Civil War Sesquicentennial from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Many events will take place today. Check them out here: http://visitbgky.com/micro/civilwar/sesquicentennial-events/. http://www.visitbgky.com/civilwar, (270) 782-0800.

The Walk MS event is today starting at 9 a.m. at Preston Miller Park. Call for more info: 502-541-0014.

From the Symphony at WKU website:  Enjoy a FREE concert at 10 a.m. at Jackson's orchard today. Here is a copy of their blog advertisement:

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."

The Vette City Roller Derby is at 5 p.m. at The Skatebox. Call for ticket prices: 843-3394. The Vette City Vixens play the Rollergirls Of Central Kentucky and Hot Broads play Naptown Third Alarm (at home).

Chaney's Dairy Barn has Ice Cream and a Moo-vie at dusk. They are playing "Toy Story 3". Do not bring outside food or drink, but do bring a lawn chair or blanket. 843-5567, http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Robin Hood is playing at the Public Theater of Kentucky Phoenix Theater at 7 p.m. It is being put on by the Sunburst Youth Theatre. Call for reservations: 781-6233.

 Capitol Arts Center has a free Columbia Marionette show tonight at  5 p.m. "The World of Anansi the Spider". From the Warren Media Marketers site: Saturday, September 17, 2011The World of Anansi the Spider: Columbia Marionette Theatre: 5 p.m. “The World of Anansi the Spider” is coming to Bowling Green on Saturday, September 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the Capitol Arts Center, 416 E. Main Street.
This puppet show educates and entertains children about world culture. The show features several folk tales narrated by the storyteller Anansi, a classic character featured in African tales which descended to other cultures such as Jamaican and Gullah.
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.  Free tickets can be picked up at any library location or by email: ashleyf@warrenpl.org.  For more information, call 270-781-4882."

The Tour de Town Keriakes Cruise event is today starting at 9 a.m. at Keriakes Park and going to Lover's Lane Soccer Complex. (270) 799-5237, www.bikebg.org.

Potter Children's Home has a Fall Festival today starting at 9:30 a.m. 843-3038. They will have mule rides for $1.00. Find out more by reading the WKU Herald article.

Fountain Square Players presenst "Spirits of the Civil War" at 6 p.m. at the L & N Depot. Call for info: 782-3119. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $8.00 for seniors and students.

The Snodgrass Veterinary Medical Center has a Student Horse Show today for New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding. Registration is at 8 a.m., the show is at 9:00. Find out more by calling Jeanne Cline 270.535.0750.

Russell Sims Aquatic Park has a Puppy Paddle today from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $10.00 per dog. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations. Call for more info: 393-3249.

(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."

The Symphony at WKU  is playing at Jackson's Orchard today at 10 a.m. You can purchase tickets there or online: https://www.bgwso.org/tickets.htm#.

The Parade of Homes event is from 10-5 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 with ages 12 and under free. 781-3375.

Sunday, September 18th

There will be an South Indian Culture and Heritage program and language class today at the ALIVE Center from 10-12 noon. Call for more info: 746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

 

A bridal show, Very Important Bride 2001, is from 1-5 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum today. More info: 270-202-6439, 615-975-1107, or go to http://www.lastingimpressionsbyleona.com.

The Parade of Homes event is from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 with ages 12 and under free. 781-3375.

Lost River Cave has an Advanced Geocaching session today from 2-4 p.m. More info: 393-0077. 

A free WKU music concert is today at 3 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Cener by Faculty Oboe recital by Dr. Kristin Polk, Mr. Benjamin Polk and Dr Donald Speer. 745-3751.

Events coming up:

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.

Also a big thanks goes to: 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. 

 

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Events and fun things to do this week in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Aug. 28th -Sun. Sept. 4th

There are SO many things to do in the BG, KY area. Really!

Some of Laura's new designs at the Pots Place downtown.

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.
 
Sunday, August 28th
Today is the unveiling of the Martin Luther King national monument. Have you seen the "Take your Seat at the Table" commercial?


Chaney's Dairy Barn's Corn Maze is open today from 12 noon to 8 p.m. The price is $7.00 per person. 843-5567.

A free concert happens at 3-5 p.m. today at the Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts. It is a flute recital by Heidi Alvarez.

The Capital Arts Youth Theater presents A Pirate's Life for Me at 3 p.m. 416 East Main Street at the Capital Arts Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for students and seniors, and 12 and under $6.00.

The US Girls Fastpitch Softball tournament continues today, all day, at Buchanon Park, BG, located at 9222 Nashville Road, BG. Find out more (and a map) at the United Southern Girls Fastpitch calendar site: Peace, Love, and Softball page.
From the page: Contact: Tom O'Daniel, 662-603-9727

The Public Theater of Kentucky's Sunburst Youth Theater presents Annie Jr. at 3 p.m. This play runs through the 28th. Call 270-781-6233 for reservations. See their Facebook page here: Sunburst Youth Theater FB Page.

 The Indian Artifact Show continues today at the Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, from 8:30 - 2 p.m. This is the last day of this exhibit. Admission is $7.00 per person (or use your weekend ticket). 270-745-0088. Find out more at the Arrowheads website: http://www.arrowheads.com/index.php/artifact-events/details/132-indian-artifact-show

Monday, August 29th

WKU's Fall Semester starts today. Welcome back, WKU students!

From the WCVK Community Events Page: "8/29/11 Annual Houchens Center Fall Game Day will be Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Eloise B. Houchens Center, 1115 Adams St., Bowling Green. The $12 cost includes morning and afternoon snacks, hot lunch, and prizes. For more details and reservations call 842-6761."

From the Macaroni Kid Events Calendar:

"Need a unique gift for a special friend or relative?  Why not entertain them and enjoy the day with fun in an historic setting?  Bridge, Bunko, and Scrabble are just a few of the games which may be played at the Fall Card Party and Game Day.  Come for the entire day or for just a few hours.  Table prizes, door prizes, morning and afternoon snacks, and a Pineapple Post Tea Room Luncheon are provided.

Where: Eloise B. Houchens Center, When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Who: This is a fund raiser for the Houchens Center.  All proceeds support upkeep of the building, grounds, and/or scholarship programs., How: Reservations are required

Cost: Tickets are $12 each, they include morning and afternoon snacks,a hot lunch and prizes

For more info: For more information on membership or other activities, please call the Houchens Center at 842-6761."

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.

The Northern Heights/Parker-Bennett neighborhood has a Summer Stroll with City officials starting at 7 p.m.  They will meet at the Parker-Bennett Curry school parking lot, located at the intersection of Ida and Webb. More info: 393-3674.

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.

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) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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Thank you to the SoKy Happenings for many of these events.   

Also a big thanks goes to: 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.

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 24th - May 1st, 2011

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area April 24-May 1, 2011

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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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.

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. In April they have MinitMart Mondays, All-you-can-eat Tuesdays, Wild Wednesdays, Thrifty Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Saturday Fireworks. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

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 open this month. 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/

Beech Bend Park is open! They have a lot of events, races and more going on this month. Beech Bend is an amusement park, campground, and has a drag racing strip and oval track too! Check out their site to find out more. http://www.beechbend.com. I just picked up a brochure. So you know, all-day passes that include everything except go-carts and games are 29.99 for adults and 25.99 for children under 54 inches and seniors any size.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! 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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April Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st 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

From the WKU Performing Arts Calendar:  

"Kentucky Museum, April 15 – May 14, Department of Art Spring Graduating Seniors Exhibition
From Graphic Design to Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Weaving, Ceramics and Sculpture, this group exhibition, co-sponsored and hosted by the Kentucky Library and Museum, presents the work of the Department of Art’s Seniors graduating in the Spring of 2011. Saturday, May 14: Closing Reception".

From the WCVK Community pages: "Now-4/29 The Gallery at 916 State Street, Bowling Green, and five local churches present 'Meditations on the Holy Cross' an art exhibit by Prof. John Warren Oakes, WKU Art Dept., depicting the crucifixion in several different media. Locations include The Presbyterian Church, Christ Episcopal, St. Joseph's Catholic, Holy Spirit Catholic, and State Street Methodist Church. Call 270-843-5511 for more info."  

Isabelle Barbuzza is having her an exhibition through May 13th at the WKU Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Main Gallery. 745-3944. 

The Graduating Art Seniors from WKU have their exhibit April 15th through May 14th at the Kentucky Museum. 745-3944. 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) at Western will have a Visiting Artist Exhibition from April 1st through May 14th at the FAC Corridor Gallery. 745-3944, http://www.wku.edu/pcal

The Bob Kirby Branch Library will show Gayle Novick's work through April 29th. 782-0252.


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.

Granville Mitchell will exhibit his art at the Warren County (Main Branch) Public Library from 8-8 at the Porter Cafe through April 29th.

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.

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.

Russell Sims Water Park is having a Pre-Season Pass Sale this month until the 29th. Individuals are $75.00 and a family of 4 is $175. If you sign up now you also get a free pass to the BGPR Fitness Center. Opening Day is May 21st.  393-3249.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

Driving Miss Daisy is coming to the PTK April 15th and will continue through May 1st.


Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.

Events and classes:

Sunday, April 24th

Happy Easter, Passover, and Ostara! 

The Presbyterian Church  at 1003 State Street has a “The Sun Has Risen” worship service at 7 a.m. 843-4707. Also they have services at 8:30 and 11.

Services at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church are at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  "4/24/11 Easter Sunday Services at Life Fellowship Church will be at Carroll Knicely Conference Center, 2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 24, 10 a.m. For more information call 782-3746."

Westminster Baptist Church at 824 Lehman has a Resurrection Pancake Breakfast at 9:30 a.m., and Worship service follows. “All are welcome.”

The First Assembly Church is presenting the play, “So Loved Easter Drama” today. They are located at 1423 Scottsville Road. 842-0223.Call for time.

Monday, April 25th 

A Kentucky Blues Society Teen Jam is today from 6-9 p.m. at WhaBah steakhouse. Prize drawing is at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Find out more at 782-6400.

The Famous for 15 Minutes New Play Festival is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Plays ware written by WKU students. Some have adult themes and are not suitable for children. 745-5845.This event continues tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 26th

Knit Night is at 6 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. People will bring their works in progress. 782-0252. Call for more info. 

Lost River Cave is having a Sip and Shop event today. 

A free computing class, Computing for Seniors, is at 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Famous for 15 Minutes New Play Festival is at 8 p.m. at WKU's Gordon Wilson Hall. Plays ware written by WKU students. Some have adult themes and are not suitable for children. 745-5845.This event continues tomorrow. 

A Symphony/Concerto Benefit Concert is tonight at 8 p.m. It will feature soloists from the WKU Music Department. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $5.00 for students. Here is this event's Facebook page.

Wednesday, April 27th

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

Thursday, April 28th

The Corvette Museum C5/C6 Bash starts today at 9 a.m.  at the Corvete Museum. Call for details 781-7973.

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/28/11 American Business Women’s Association will have a Bar-B-Q Fest at The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State St., Bowling Green, April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7 for meal which includes pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, drink, and dessert. Proceeds benefit ABWA Educational Scholarship. Delivery for 10 or more meals is available by calling 779-6239 or 791-2368 by April 27." 

Lost River Cave on Nashville Road has a Sip and Shop event today at 5-7 p.m. with live music and door prizes. Check out their site to find out how to get a discount. http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html.

Another free computer class is today from 9-10 a.m. at the Main Branch library "Introduction to Computers and the Internet". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class,  Introduction to IPhoto, is today from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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

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.

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 7 p.m. 846-2426.

A CASA lunch is today at 11:30 - 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 911 Searcy Way to raise awareness of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. Donations are accepted.  782-5353.

Friday, April 29th

The WKU Ag Expo center has a Big Dawg Goat Sale today starting at 8 a.m. Call for info: 745-3976. 

The C5/C6 Bash continues at the National Corvette Museum.

An event, Music, Moxie, and Mayhem (Or: Revolution Rocks) is today at 4:00 to midnight at Circus Square Park sponsored by Revolution 91.7 radio. This is a benefit for Moss Middle School's music program. Donations will be accepted. 

Phil Moore Park has an Arbor Day Celebration today from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Planting, craft tables, learning stations, and more will be there. Call Lisa Clary at 843-6665 for more info.

A free singing recital, Broadway and beyond,  is today at WKU's FAC Recital Hall featuring Liza Kelly and Tracey Moore. 745-3751. 

Also, the WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble perform from 7:30 - 9:30 at Van Meter OR Ivan Wilson Center FAC 0189. (check time and place - another event listing says 7:30 - 9:00 and gives another location). Tickets are $5.00 apiece. 745-3751.

The Mint Jubilee benefit Gala and Dinner for St. Joseph School is at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. You must have a reservation to attend. It is $40.00 per person or $75.00 per couple. Find out more: 842-1235 (St. Joseph School). 

Tonight is also the big event Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown tomorrow night and Sunday afternoon too.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

Saturday, April 30th

An Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Theater shows from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. This performance is also tomorrow afternoon.

From the WCVK Community pages:  "4/30/11 Planted Statewide girls conference for middle and high school girls will be at Living Hope Baptist Church, Bowling Green, April 30, 9 a.m. Featured speaker will be Leslie Hollowell, Bellvue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. There will be breakout sessions including How to Study Your Bible, Accountability, Devotion Time, Relationships, and Identity in Christ. Cost for the all day conference is $10 per person which includes lunch and prizes. Register online at www.livinghopewired.com/girlsconference or call 843-9462 for more information." 

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 WKU departments, organizations, and student groups are partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community yard sale to raise aid for the people of Japan. The event will be in the Carroll Knicely Conference Center parking lot, Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, April 30, 7 a.m.-noon. ...For more information call 745-2231."

From the WCVK Community pages: "4/30/11 Seventh Street Baptist Church Relay for Life Ministries will have a Fried Fish Dinner at Salvation Army parking lot, 400 W. Main St., Bowling Green, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is $6 and includes fish, choice of baked beans or green beans, cole slaw or potato salad, and bread. Desserts are $1. For delivery of 5 of more orders, call ahead at 307-0355 or 792-9354." 

Scottsville, Kentucky has Jacksonian Days today with many events.

Bowling Green High School is sponsoring Area 5 Special Olympic Spring Games starting at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed. 393-3265.

The Warren County March for Babies is today - registration starts at 9 a.. at Phil Moore Park. 746-5411.

 The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.  

The Grand Opening of Lost River Cave's Wildflower Gift Shop is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Warren County Extension office has a Couponing class today at 10 a.m. Call for details: 842-1681. 

An Aquafina Pitch Hit and Run event is today at the BG Ball Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for boys and girls 7-14 years old.  Details: 393-3574.

The Plant Lady will talk at the Wild Bird and Nature Store, 901 Lehman Ave., at 11 a.m. today as part of their Herb Festival. 

Capital Arts has a fundraiser tonight for Orchestra Kentucky, One of These Nights: A Tribute to the Eagles at 8 p.m. 846-2426.

A Girls Day Out event is today from 10-4 at the Sloan Convention Center. This event is free, with 35 business booths on display. 791-4873.

A Lock-In Skate event is held today at The Skatebox. Time is 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. $15.00 per person. 843-3394. 

Tonight is an Evening of Dance at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater from 8-10 p.m. For more info, contact Doris.Patrick@wku.edu. It is also being shown  Sunday afternoon. 

A Taste of Latin America event is today at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 7 p.m. (4754 Smallhouse Road) to benefit a Latino attending WKU. Tickets are $35.00 per person or $60.00 for a couple. Dance performances and food will be served. You can purchase tickets by calling Addi Hinojoza at 799-6351, and ask about tax donation info. too.

Sunday, May 1st

The Baker Chamber players play at 3 p.m. today at the Downing Museum at the Baker Arboretum. More info: http://www.bgwso.org/index.htm.  A reception will follow. Tickets are $50.00 per person, and seating is limited to 50 people.

The play Driving Miss Daisy is at 8:00 p.m. at the Public Theater of Kentucky. 781-6233.

This is Celebrity Scoop day at Chaney's Dairy Barn from 1-4 p.m.  This event benefits St. Jude's Children's hospital.

An Evening of Dance (afternoon performance) is today at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center (FAC) Russell Miller Theater at 3-5 p.m. For more info, contat Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

More events coming up in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area:

May 7^th is “Imagine”,  a live benefit concert for the Exceptional/the Imagine Foundation sponsored by the Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball team, Flora Templeton Stuart and Christian Family Radio. It will be 2-8 p.m. at the Bowling Green Ballpark. Artists there will be Jimmy Needham, Beckah Shae, and Me in Motion.
May 7th An Amazing Angels benefit will be at Chaney's Dairy Barn today and will include a craft bazaar, more.
May 7th the Vette City Roller Derby has a game.
 May 7th is also a Young Artist Alliance and Performance Troupe dance performance at Capital Arts benefiting Camp Courageous at 3:00 or 7:00. $5.00 admission.

May 14th will be the Second Saturday downtown event for May, with Snow cones, Hawaiian ice, face painting, booths, music, balloon twisting, inflatables for the kids, and more.

The Wild Bird and Nature store at 901 Lehman Avenue has an Herb Festival Thursday, April 28 – Sunday May 8^th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

May 2nd will be the first Apron Extravaganza.
May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center.
May 21st is the Soap Box Derby.
May 21st is also a Vette City Roller Derby game. 

May 28th = the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off

Beatlemadness is June 17^th at Capital Arts. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 

"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.

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