Some fun events in the BG, KY area Sunday - Friday, August 26-31

Here are some events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area from Sunday, August 26th through Friday, August 31st, 2012.

Photo of Shops in Downtown BG - by OPMaster at en.wikipedia

Sunday, August 26th

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.

Monday, August 27th

A free computer class, Introduction To Genealogy Resources, takes place today at the Main branch library from 9-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. 781-4882.

The Women in Charge Luncheon is today from 12-1 at the Medical Center Auditorium. You must pre-register to attend. More info: 745-1010.

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

Tuesday, August 28th

Today is a free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, from 9-11 a.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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

A Women in Charge Luncheon is today from noon until 1:00 p.m. at the Medical Center Auditorium. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-1010.

 The Graham Drive branch library has a Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. for all ages. Find out more: 781-1441.

Wednesday, August 29th

Today there is a free computer class, Microsoft Excel Intermediate, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Grove branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

Thursday, August 30th

The National Corvette Museum starts three days of 18th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction activities today. Find out more: 2012 NCM 18th Anniversary and Hall of Fame Induction : August 30 - September 1, 2012.

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

The BG Homebrewers meet at 6 at the BG Pipe and Tobacco Shop on Fountain Square. Find out more on their Facebook page here.

A free computer class is at 6-7 p.m., Microsoft PowerPoint, at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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.

And Save these Dates:

Saturday, Sept. 1 starts the 2012 Applefest at Jackson's Orchard.
 
September 29th is the International Festival.

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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Some fun events July 9-12 in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

Here is my Betsyanne BG Calendar for the Bowling Green, Kentucky Area and around it - from Monday, July 9th through Thursday, July 12th, 2012.

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.

Tuesday, July 10th

This morning at 8 a.m. upstairs at the Princess Bldg. downtown on Main Street (next to the Pots Place) is the Fountain SQuare Business Assoc. meeting. It is free and open to the public. 843-6103.

The South Central Kentucky Coalition on Homelessness meets this morning at 9 a.m. at the ALIVE Center on the ByPass.

The Graham Drive branch library has  Mac Lab today from 3-5 p.m. You may need to pre-register. Call 781-1441 to find out.

Actress Mary McDonough (Erin Walton on the TV show The Waltons) talks about her book, "Lessons from the Mountain: What I Learned from Erin Walton" at 6 p.m. Pick up free tickets at any library location. 781-4882.

The BG-WC Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Lampkin Park Fairgrounds. Visitors are welcome. http://www.bgjaycees.com.
 

Wednesday, July 11th

The ALIVE Center has a class in cultural sensitivity training class - Working with Diverse Communities today from 9-11 a.m. You need to pre-register by calling 782-0082. The cost is $10.00. 

 

Thursday, July 12th
A free computer class is from 10-11 at the Main branch library, "Intermediate Computers and the Internet". You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A HUG (Helping U Give) Caregivers Support Group meets today at 5:30 p.m. at SKY Rehab on Campbell Lane. Info: 782-6900, ext. 203.

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

Tonight is Seussical the Musical put on by our local group, Fountain Square Players, at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 - $14.00. Call 782-3119. (Dr. Seuss characters).

Seussical the Musical will also be presented on Friday at 8, Saturday at 8, and Sunday at 3 p.m.

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..." 


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 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 in the BG, KY area this week, Wed. April 25 - Tues. May 1

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

Any day this week is a great day to go downtown to Fountain Square Park. Just saying! My favorite shop is the Pots Place pottery studio and gallery, and I also like Labold's Salvage (their FB page), one block down on E. Main (in the Spot Cash store). But there are MANY fun shops downtown on the square and nearby. I will have to make a Downtown Map soon.

Tea Squares downtown in BG, KY

Here are more events for Wednesday, April 25th:

From the WKU Events page:

7 p.m.   PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY PUBLIC ACTIVITY EVENING. Thompson Complex Central Wing. Contact Rachel Campbell, 745-5940.

Thursday, April 26

From the BG Library website:

Georgette Jones will speak at the Christ Episcopal Church Activity Hall (next door to the Main Library) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26.  This event is free and open to the public. Free tickets are available at any library location or by email: jaynep@warrenpl.org.  For more information, call 270-781-4882 or click here.

From the WKU Events page:

TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY. Various locations. Contact Kari Aikins, 745-5346.

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

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:

4/26/12 Lost River Elementary Performing Arts will be presenting “The Wizard Of OZ” at the new SKYPAC, Bowling Green, Ky. On April 26th at 6:00 pm. Admission is free and the doors will open at 5:30 pm. For more information please contact: Jean Thibodeau at 270-746-0334

4/26/12 Purina Horse Owner’s Workshop, at the Farmers Market 5199 Nashville Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. On April 26th 2012 at 6:00 pm. Dr. John O’Brien Jr. will be speaking and there will be question and answer session with him and the Purina Mills Sales Representative. Drinks and Refreshments will be provided and door prizes given away. For more information call: Jon Stewart at 270-842-6171

Friday, 4-27-2012

from the WCVK Community Happenings page:

4/28/12 There will be a Bicycle Ride Fundraiser to benefit New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding on April 28th 2012, Registration begins at 7:30 am this event is being held at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Rd Bowling Green, Ky. You can register at www.nbtr-bg.org or call Kim at 678-468-9918.

4/28/12 Relay For Life Day at Harley Davidson of Bowling Green, Ky. On April 28th 2012 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The day will start with pancake breakfast, corn hole tournaments, burgers and hotdogs on the grill for lunch , team t-shirts will be sold and chances to win a HD gift basket. For more information call: Shelia at 502-338-2280

4/28/12 Seventh Street Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. Is having a Relay For Life Fish Fry on April 28th 2012 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm 400 W. Main Street ( Salvation Army Parking Lot) Fish Fry dinner will be $6.00 and cake or pie $1.00 For more information call Charles Lewis at 270-792-9354

From the WKU Events Page:

7:30 p.m. CONCERT: WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $5. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.

4/28/12 There will be a D1 Dodgeball Tournament to benefit the American Heart Association on April 28th 2012 at 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the D1 Sports Complex, Bowling Green, Ky. Its $20.00 per team, 6-8 players per team. 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. For more information call: Michelle at 270-846-5061.

From the Visit BG KY site: (Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau):

WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert

When: Apr. 27, 2012 @ 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Van Meter Hall
From the WKU Events Calendar:
https://www.wku.edu/events/index.php?fuseaction=events.main&categoryid=7

From the WBKO Community Calendar page: 

Dr. William Leonard directs Becky’s New Car which shows tonight at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. More info Jenny Wells, 270-781-6233. This show also is Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

From the WBKO Community Calendar page:

Dr. William Leonard directs Becky’s New Car which shows tonight at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. More info Jenny Wells, 270-781-6233. This show also is Sunday at 3 p.m.

From the WKU Events Page:

http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

7 a.m.              8^TH ANNUAL HILLTOPPER BLACK BAG CLASSIC Fishing Tournament. Nolin Lake. Contact Trinity Gonzalez, 745-5794.

Where: Van Meter Hall

From the WKU Events Calendar:
https://www.wku.edu/events/index.php?fuseaction=events.main&categoryid=7
Evening of Dance
Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC THEATRE
Time: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Contact: Doris Patrick Doris.Patrick@wku.edu
Description: Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance. The concert features the WKU Dance Company performing
WKU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert will perform at Van Meter Auditorium at 7:30 pm.  Admission is $5. For more information call 270-745-3751 or visit http://www.wku.edu/music.
For information on visitor parking, visit http://www.wku.edu/transportation.
Lost River Cave and Valley has a Kid’s Discovery Cave Crawl today at 2 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per child. find out more: http://www.lostrivercave.com/discoverycavecrawl.html.

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has Rail Tales today for preschoolers at 10 a.m. This event is free. http://www.historicrailpark.com/RailPark_News.html.
Sunday, April 29^th

From the WKU Events Page:

http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

2 p.m.              PLANETARIUM SHOW: Interpreting the Narrative of our Ancient Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Richard Gelderman, 745-4044.
4 p.m.              CHORAL CONCERT: Let Us Sing Together featuring SOKY Children’s Chorus, WKU Women’s Chorus, WKU Men’s Chorus, The RedShirts and The TrebleMakers. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $5; $3 for students. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

From the WBKO Community Calendar page:

Dr. William Leonard directs Becky’s New Car which shows today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. More info Jenny Wells, 270-781-6233.

Monday, April  30^th

Tuesday, May 1^st

From the WKU Events Page:

http://wkunews.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/

4 p.m.              PRODUCTION: Last Chance to Dance. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center’s Russell Miller Theatre. Free admission. Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845.
7 p.m.              CONCERT: The Symphony’s Concerto. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $10; $5 for students. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
7 p.m.              PLANETARIUM SHOW: Interpreting the Narrative of our Ancient Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Richard Gelderman, 745-4044.
7 p.m.              LAST LECTURE SERIES: Ronald Milliman. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Contact Tori Henninger, 745-2688.

Please check every event before attending, just in case of a mis-listing. Thanks!

Add your event with a comment, or just say hi.

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. 

I love Bowling Green!  You can get your FREE i love bg buttons at the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Call 270-781-3200 or email info@visitbgky.com.  Want to make something with the logo and help the BG Area Convention and Visitors Bureau too? Contact Emily.

FREE LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASSES
You can download all the Warren County Library’s free computer classes schedule for April here:

http://www.warrenpl.org/Calendar2.html

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Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for April 9th-16th, 2012

Bowling Green, Kentucky events April 9-16, 2012

Here are a few selected things to do in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

See the What's Happening website and the links to the right on this blog for more info. on these events, and be sure to check each one you are interested in before attending, as nearly perfect people also occasionally make a mistake. :-)

This week features Spring Break Camps at ArtAccess Gallery (781-0862), The Kentucky Museum (745-2594), the Historic RailPark and Train Museum (745-7317) and at the Salvation Army (843-3485). Call for more info. and to register.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page:  
"Now-6/18 The AETF, Inc. is offering “OnStage”, a performance camp for young actors at WKU Van Meter Theatre, week 1: will be June 18th-23rd 2012 - Musical Theatre and week 2: will be June 25th-30th 2012-Intensive Acting. Times are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Space is Limited and need-based scholarships are available. For more information call: 282-1520 or 779-2185 or go to www.aetf-inc.com."

The Farmer's Markets in Bowling Green are open. There are 3-4 of them now. Check this posting to find out more about them.

I love Bowling Green! 

 

You can get your FREE i love bg buttons at the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Call 270-781-3200 or email info@visitbgky.com. 

Want to make something with the logo and help the BG Area Convention and Visitors Bureau too? Contact Emily.

Monday, April 9th, 2012
The Kentucky Museum has Spring Break Art Camp today to April 13. from 8 am. to noon for kids grades 1-5. Cost is $50. Call 745-2594.

The VSA Location also has Spring Break Art Camp from 9-11 a.m through the 13th. Call 781-0872.

The Salvation Army has a free Spring Break Vacation Bible School from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon daily for ages 6-13 at 400 West Main. Breakfast is included. 843-3485.

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum at 401 Kentucky Street has Spring Break Camp this week too from 9-noon through April 12th for ages 9-12. Call 745-7317.

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

Another free computer class, ACT Test Preparation, is at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Ntozake Shange, poet and author, will speak at WKU's Van Meter Hall tonight at 7:30 as part of the Cultural Enhancement Series. Find out more: 745-5204. http://www.wku.edu/culturalenhancement/

Tuesday, April 10th

The Fountain Square Business Association meets at 8:00 upstairs at the Princess Building. The public is invited. 843-6103.


The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has preschool Rail Tales at 10:15 - 10:45 today. 745-7317.


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


Another free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, is today from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.


The WKU Percusson Ensemble performs today at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Music Hall. 745-3751. Admission is $4.00.


Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Spring Break Farm Tour today at 1 p.m. for families and individuals. Cost is $7.00 per person, and includes a scoop of ice cream. You need to make a reservation by calling 270-843-5567.


SkyPac features the Blues Brothers Review at 7:30. Tickets are 18.50 to 30.50. 904-1880.

Wednesday, April 11th

Community Action at 200 East 4th Street has a Pancake Breakfast today at 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. to benefit Senior Citizens Services. Tickets are $5.00 for dine-in or carryout. From their web page: To get your tickets early, call 783-4484 or email marilyn.miller@casoky.org.  All proceeds benefit Senior Services at Community Action of Southern Kentucky. For more information, click here.

The WKU Guitar Ensemble plays at 7:30 p.m. at the WKU Choral Hall. This concert is free. 745-3751. 901-1007.

Thursday, April 12th

The Bowling Green Technical College at 1845 Loop Drive has a Go2Transfer Fair today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to explain how to transfer to a 4-year school and get financial aid.

Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Spring Break Farm Tour today at 1 p.m. for families and individuals. Cost is $7.00 per person, and includes a scoop of ice cream. You need to make a reservation by calling 270-843-5567.

The Bob Kirby Branch Library has a Teen Beauty Days and Prom Prep Series today at 3:30 p.m. Find out more: 782-0252.


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.

The Bob Kirby Library has a Spring Break movie at 6 p.m. 782-0252.


The Faraway Places Conversation Group has a new topic at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Big Game Parks of South Africa. 746-9779.


WKU Department of Theater and Dance present Stop Kiss at 8 p.m. at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. This play is about a developing relationship between two women. Tickets are $11 and $13. 1-800-BIG RED.

Friday, April 13th

Barbara Stewart Interiors at 444 E. Main Street on Fountain Square is having a Hats, Horses and The Derby event to benefit Rainhill Equine Rescue today and tomorrow. Find out more: 2nd Annual Hats, Horses and the Derby.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has preschool Rail Tales at 10:00 today. 745-7317.

WKU Department of Theater and Dance presents Stop Kiss at 8 p.m. at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. This play is about a developing relationship between two women. Tickets are $11 and $13. 1-800-BIG RED.

Saturday, April 14th

 Today is Second Saturday downtown on Fountain Square. Second Saturdays just keep on getting better! This one has booths, Jas Patrick Band and the Fender Benders playing in the afternoon, and an Open Mic in the morning. Other fun stuff happening downtown will be carriage rides, face painting, caricature painting, sidewalk sales and booths, games and more. Shogun Bistro and others will have food for sale. Check out their Facebook page. Also: My friend Suzy will have a booth there for her and her daughter's handmade stuff. Tell them Betsy sent you!

Today is a Kickoff Day at Lost River Cave from 10-5. Join Lost River Cave for the Lost River Cave's Discovery Cave Crawl at 10 a.m. From the Lost River Cave Site: "Help us get our brand new caving gear dirty with the Discovery Cave Crawl Tour.  An experienced caver will teach the basics of cave safety to kids, ages 6-12, before they journey underground to discover the beautiful and fragile environment of Lost River Cave.  Kids will get up close to examine cave formations and meet fascinating cave critters.  Prepare to get down and dirty, covered in good old-fashioned mud.  Set aside 2 hours for this exciting adventure, the cost is $25 per child. Reservations for the Discovery Cave Crawl are available by calling 270-393-0077." Find out more at the Cave Crawl page here: http://lostrivercave.com/discoverycavecrawl.html.  

Today is also another Kickoff Event: "The Nature Trading Post encourages children and families to explore the world and create their own collections of natural objects. The Nature Trading Post is a fun and free opportunity for kids to share their knowledge about nature in exchange for collectible natural items. Kids at the kickoff will receive 200 bonus points toward their next trade at the Nature Trading Post. 393-0077."

Barbara Stewart Interiors at 444 E. Main Street on Fountain Square is having a Hats, Horses and The Derby event to benefit Rainhill Equine Rescue today and tomorrow. Find out more: 2nd Annual Hats, Horses and the Derby.

The Vette City Roller Derby is at 4 p.m. at the Skate Box on Three Springs Road. Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door.


WKU Department of Theater and Dance presents Stop Kiss at 8 p.m. at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. This play is about a developing relationship between two women. Tickets are $11 and $13. 1-800-BIG RED.

Sunday, April 15th

Today is a Kickoff Day at Lost River Cave from 10-5. Join Lost River Cave for the Lost River Cave's Discovery Cave Crawl at 10 a.m. From the Lost River Cave Site: "Help us get our brand new caving gear dirty with the Discovery Cave Crawl Tour.  An experienced caver will teach the basics of cave safety to kids, ages 6-12, before they journey underground to discover the beautiful and fragile environment of Lost River Cave.  Kids will get up close to examine cave formations and meet fascinating cave critters.  Prepare to get down and dirty, covered in good old-fashioned mud.  Set aside 2 hours for this exciting adventure, the cost is $25 per child. Reservations for the Discovery Cave Crawl are available by calling 270-393-0077." Find out more at the Cave Crawl page here: http://lostrivercave.com/discoverycavecrawl.html.  

Today is also another Kickoff Event: "The Nature Trading Post encourages children and families to explore the world and create their own collections of natural objects. The Nature Trading Post is a fun and free opportunity for kids to share their knowledge about nature in exchange for collectible natural items. Kids at the kickoff will receive 200 bonus points toward their next trade at the Nature Trading Post. 393-0077."

WKU Department of Theater and Dance present Stop Kiss at 3 p.m. at the Gordon Wilson Lab Theater. This play is about a developing relationship between two women. Tickets are $11 and $13. 1-800-BIG RED.

The SKRHA has a Spring Stampede at the WKU Ag Expo Center today starting at 9 a.m. 745-3976.


Heidi Alvarez and Jennifer Rhyme and Done Speer are Two Girls and a Guy, faculty recital performers, two flutes and Don Speer on piano, playing at 3 p.m. at the WKU Music Hall Choral Hall. 745-3751. This performance is free.
 

Monday, April 16th

Join Lost River Cave for the Lost River Cave's Discovery Cave Crawl at 10 a.m. From the Lost River Cave Site: "Help us get our brand new caving gear dirty with the Discovery Cave Crawl Tour.  An experienced caver will teach the basics of cave safety to kids, ages 6-12, before they journey underground to discover the beautiful and fragile environment of Lost River Cave.  Kids will get up close to examine cave formations and meet fascinating cave critters.  Prepare to get down and dirty, covered in good old-fashioned mud.  Set aside 2 hours for this exciting adventure, the cost is $25 per child. Reservations for the Discovery Cave Crawl are available by calling 270-393-0077." Find out more at the Cave Crawl page here: http://lostrivercave.com/discoverycavecrawl.html.  


A free computer class, Microsoft PowerPoint, is today from 6-7 p.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

From the WCVK Happenings page: "4/16/12 A Shoulder To Cry On, a grief support group for widows, widowers, or anybody who has lost a loved one will have their first meeting Monday April 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran School, Bowling Green, Ky. Following meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of each month. Refreshments will be provided. For more information please call Anna at 270-991-3616."


Orchestra Kentucky presents a concert version of Camelot at 7:30 p.m. at SkyPac along with a cast of vocalists. Tickets are $10.00 to $35.00. To purchase tickets please contact Orchestra Kentucky at 270.846-2426 or follow this link: http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=541745&presenter=BGCO&venue=&event=

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club for ages 21 and over meets from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the FOP. More info: 991-4040.

Mark Your Calendars:
  
New via Andee R.: "Whoa...Monday, April 23rd is only about a week away...Harriet Tubman school days performances at 9:30&11:30 at SKyPAC for only $5...all ages are welcome!!! Tickets at 270-904-5015."

(Much of the info. below is from the WCVK Community Happenings Page) - with thanks. 

"4/20/12 The symphony at WKU , Bowling Green, Ky. Is having their Season Finale - Austrian Masterworks on Friday, April 20th 2012 at 8:00 pm with Liza Kelly, Soprano and the Bowling Green Western Choral Society with The Symphony at WKU. The tickets are $22.00 and if you can purchase them by calling 270-745-5222 or go online to www.thesymphonyatwku.org"

April 21st is the Derby Garden Festival at Riverview at Hobson Grove. Here is their Facebook page: Riverview at Hobson Grove on FB.


4/21/12 A Warren County Relay for Life Team will proudly present a concert to benefit the American Cancer Society by the “Warrior Poetes” on April 21st 2012, 2:00 pm at Wha Bah! Family Steakhouse, 2361 Russellville Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. For more information call Mike at 270-781-6619

4/26/12 Lost River Elementary Performing Arts will be presenting “The Wizard Of OZ” at the new SKYPAC, Bowling Green, Ky. On April 26th at 6:00 pm. Admission is free and the doors will open at 5:30 pm. For more information please contact: Jean Thibodeau at 270-746-0334. 


4/28/12 There will be a Bicycle Ride Fundraiser to benefit New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding on April 28th 2012, Registration begins at 7:30 am this event is being held at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Rd Bowling Green, Ky. You can register at www.nbtr-bg.org or call Kim at 678-468-9918.


"5/6/12 The Symphony of WKU presents The Baker Chamber Players, May 6th 3:00 p.m. at Baker Arboretum. For more information contact: Jennifer Bryant at 270-745-7681 or email: www.thesymphonyatwku.org."  

From the Chaney's Dairy Barn site: "KENTUCKY PROUD FESTIVAL | MAY 12, 2012 | 9AM-4PM
Join us for our annual Kentucky Proud Festival & support Kentucky artists, craftspeople & producers! The Kentucky Proud Festival features craft and food vendors who produce their products right here in Kentucky. There will also be family activities, pony rides and music."

5/19/12 Parent’s Saturday Out, Fairview United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, KY, is May 19 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Your children will have an age appropriate craft, recreation, movie and snack. This is offered at no cost and open to the public. For more information contact: Anne Miller at 270-745-9977 or email: anne.miller@topper.wku.edu
  
A big thanks again goes to: The Bowling Green Daily News, Soky Happenings Magazine, The Amplifier 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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