Showing posts with label things to do in south central kentucky. Show all posts
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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky Area - May 24-31, 2012

These are just a few events for this week. To find more events, check the links on the right side of this blog.


Please be sure to double-check each event before attending, just in case.










Thursday, May 24
Today from 4-8, the Russell Sims Aquatic Center welcomes school kids from 4-8. Find out more: 393-3249.

From the WKU Events pages:  "6:30 p.m.  FILM SERIES: Shot Through the Heart. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Part of WKU events in conjunction with the Seventeenth Convention of Bosniaks in North America. Contact Jerry Daday, 745-8764."

The WKU Chess club meets at 6 p.m. at the Faculty House.

The Phoenix Theater features a Dance Arts Showcase at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $4.00 each. 842-6811.

Friday, May 25
The 17th Annual Bozniak Convention of North America is being held at the Sloan Convention Center this weekend. Call for public events. Call 270-320-6151. Find out more here: Bozniak Convention page.

From the WKU Events pages:  2 p.m. INFORMATIONAL SESSION on history and culture of Bosnia. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Part of WKU events in conjunction with the Seventeenth Convention of Bosniaks in North America. Contact Jerry Daday, 745-8764.

A Dance Images dance recital is tonight at 7 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Hall. This event is free. 782-0514.

Saturday, May 26
The 17th Annual Bozniak Convention of North America is being held at the Sloan Convention Center this wekend. Call for public events. Call 270-320-6151. Find out more here: Bozniak Convention page.

The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has Bobby Rascoe (Snowball Express) speaking at 8:30 a.m. Info: 745-7317. They also have RailTales for preschoolers at 10 a.m.

A Dance Images dance recital is today at 7 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Hall. This event is free. 782-0514.  Call to double-check this time.

There is a Vette City Roller Derby game at 5 p.m. today at the Skate Box. It is a double header. Tickets are $10.  http://www.vettecityrollerderby.org/

Sunday, May 27
 The 17th Annual Bozniak Convention of North America is being held at the Sloan Convention Center this wekend. Call for public events. Call 270-320-6151. Find out more here: Bozniak Convention page.

The Holy Spirit Catholic Church will dedicate their new Labyrinth today at 11 a.m. with a special prayer service.

A Dance Images dance recital is today at 7 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Hall. This event is free. 782-0514.  Call to double-check this time.

Beech Bend Park has NHRA Sports Nationals today starting at 10 a.m.

Monday, May 28
Today is Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 29
The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has RailTales for preschoolers at 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. 745-7317.

Bowling Green Retirement Village ends their Older Americans Month Celebration today with live music at 3 p.m. 842-5433.

A free computer class is offered today at 1-3 p.m. at the Main branch library, Introduction to Genealogy Resources. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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

Wednesday, May 30
A free computer class on Internet Safety is today at 1 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.
 
Thursday, May 31
The 400 Mile Yard Sale starts today and goes through June 3rd along Highway 68.

A free computer class is today, Introduction to Value Line Investment Survey at the Main branch library at 10-11 a.m.  You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

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

And yet another free computer class, Microsoft Excel Advanced, is at 6 -7:30 p.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page:  "5/31/12 The Bowling Green Hot Rods are hosting a fundraiser for the Hope Center for Women, a faith-based recovery center in Scottsville, Ky. On May 31st 2012, game starting at 7:05 pm. With special guest Prisoners of Hope. For every ticket sold under the name Hope Center, the Hot Rods will make a donation to the Hope Center. For more information call Greg Heroy at 270-901-2121 ext. 101."

The WKU Chess club meets today at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 1-918-809-6278.

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.

More events:

Friday June 1st is the Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Visit the Pots Place to see new artist work and refreshments from all of the potters. Also, they have refreshments from Molly Shannon's!

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: 6/1/12 Glasgow Highland Games, at Barren River Lake State Resort Park, is June 1st through June 3rd 2012 with fantastic bands like Rathkeltair and Seven Nations, extraordinary athletics, activities for Children, Food, shopping and much more. For more call: 207-651-3141 or go to: www.glasgowhighlandgames.com

From the WKU Events pages: KENTUCKY MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS. June 4-29. Kentucky Museum. Contact Lynne Ferguson, 745-2594.

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Bowling Green Kentucky events for March 27 - April 2nd


Events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area for March 27 - April 2nd
Some beautiful clouds and a salt house in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
















Here are some selected things to do in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky.
 
<Being a very abbreviated list for this week...> I may add more events later too. 

I moved this events calendar back here today. I think it's a good idea. 

This weekend is the Amateur Disc Golf Championships (30 - 1st), the Total Fitness Connection Run and Walk for Children (30-31), the 2012 Black Diamond Blues and Tattoo Convention at the Sloan Convention Center (30-April 1), the South Warren Girls Fastpitch Tournament (31 - April 1) and the 2012 Nanotechnology Symposiun at the Nicely Center 745-6682 (30-31). See the What's Happening website for more info. on these events.

 
Tuesday, March 27th
The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has Rail Tales today for pre-schoolers from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Find out more: 745-7317.

The Main Branch library has free computer class, Computing for Seniors, from 6-7 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

WKU has a free concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Michael Kalistrom at the WKU Choral Hall, "The Electronic Vocalist". 745-4751.
Wednesday, March 28th
A free computer class is today from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main branch library, Introduction to Genealogy Resources. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Thursday, March 29th
The WKU Chess Club meets today at the Log Cabin on the WKU Campus from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Questions, call 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set.

Opry Mills in Nashville re-opens today at 10 a.m. 615-514-1000.

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

Fountain Square Players presents Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $10, and $8. 782-3119.
Friday, March 30th
The Knights of Columbus have a fish fry from 5-7 at 911 Searcy Way (the K of C hall). 782-6488. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
Fountain Square Players presents Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $10, and $8. 782-3119.

The Redshirts and Treblemakers are singing at the First Christian Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $2.00 per person. 745-3751.

Via: WBKO at Noon: Greenwood High School presents Willie Wonka today through Sunday. Today's show is at 7 p.m. You can get tickets at the door at the Capital Arts Theater on Fountain Square. 

Sam Bush is at SkyPac at 7:30. Tickets are 22.50 to 30.50. http://www.theskypac.com

Saturday, March 31st
The Historic Railpark and Train Museum has Rail Tales today for preschoolers  at 10 a.m. Find out more: 745-7317.

They also have an All Aboard talk about Josie Underwood, Civil War Diary, at 8:30 a.m. This is free. 745-7317.

Quilters (Saturday Stitchers) learn about Free Motion Quilting 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. at the Sewing Center, 1575 Campbell Lane today. 842-2434.  Fee is $35.00.

Today is a Miniature Horse Sale at the Brown Expo Center. Call 270-745-3976. http://www.wku.edu/expo

 Chaney's has an Easter Egg Hunt today at 3 p.m. at the South Warren High School Football Field. Find out more: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

There is also a free Easter Egg Hunt at Riverview today from 10 a.m. to noon. 843-5565. 

Here is a description from Melanie: "EASTER EGG HUNT... Bring an Easter basket!  Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to continue the age-old tradition of the Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, March 31st at 10:00 a.m. on the grounds of the historic house museum.  The lawn will be laden with hundreds of filled eggs just waiting for eager children through the second grade to find them.  The event is free and open to the public.   For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565.  Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park. Please keep in contact with upcoming events by adding us to your Address Book and by becoming a fan of our Facebook page."
 
There is a Junior Recital (free) at WKU's Choral Hall today at 7:30 p.m. with Eric Bigler and Cate Kilgore. 745-3751.

Fountain Square Players presents Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $10, and $8. 782-3119.

Via: WBKO at Noon: Greenwood High School presents Willie Wonka today through Sunday. Today's show is at 7 p.m. You can get tickets at the door at the Capital Arts Theater on Fountain Square. 
 
Sunday, April 1st
The ALIVE Center hosts Indian Culture and Heritage Classes today. First is a Math and Science Class (9-10 a.m.) an Indian Culture and Heritage Class (10-11 a.m.), and a Hindi and Telegu Language Class (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Call for more info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.
Fountain Square Players presents Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, $10, and $8. 782-3119.

Greenwood High School presents Willie Wonka today through Sunday. Today's show is at 3 p.m. You can get tickets at the door at the Capital Arts Theater on Fountain Square. 

The Symphony at WKU has the Baker Chamber Players today at 3:00 p.m. at the Chandler Memorial Chapel. Tickets are $50 and seating is limited. Call 745-5222 to order tickets by phone or order online at http://www.bgwso.org. (From the WCVK Community Happenings Page): "4/1/12 The Symphony at WKU presents The Baker Chamber Players, April 1st at Chandler Memorial Chapel at 3:00 p.m. For more information contact: Jennifer Bryant at 270-745-7681 or email: www.thesymphonyatwku.org."

Monday, April 2nd
 
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.



Downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Pots Place is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11-3. Find pottery and unique gifts, including Fairy Doors, trays, Nut Heads, pitchers, mugs, plates, vases, and lots more. There are many other original stores downtown. Come visit all the stores there for fabulous sales and fun. 
 
Library Events
See the great free events at the Warren County Library system too. And here are Computer Workshops listed (you must pre-register to attend). Here are Children/Youth/Family events too. Here are two Events Calendars also.

Other Events:
You can donate material, thread, pillowcases (new or gently used),  double bias tape, and ribbon to the Warren Central High School service projct, Little Dresses for Africa. Find out more: http://www.littledressesforafrica.org. Call for info: 792-6161.

You can find more event listings at the right side on this blog.

And Mark your calendar:   
 From the Visit BGKY site: 

"Motivational Speaker, Veteran, Author Bryan Anderson

When: Tue, Apr. 3, 2012 @ 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Western Kentucky University
Motivational speaker and Iraq war veteran Bryan Anderson will be delivering a keynote address at WKU’s Downing University Center Auditorium at 5 p.m. April 3." http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/motivational-speaker-veteran-author-bryan-anderson/.

Also From the Visit BGKY site: 

"Far Away Place Series: “Ernest Hemingway and Spain: Or How a Land Can Attract a Man”

When: Thu, Apr. 5, 2012 @ 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY
Ricardo Marin Ruiz from the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Spain will be at Barnes & Noble Bookstore at 7 pm to discuss “Ernest Hemingway and Spain: Or How a Land Can Attract a Man.”  This is sponsored by Western Kentucky University’s Far Away Places Speaker Series and is free and open to the public.
For more information call 270-745-6121. http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/far-away-place-series-ernest-hemingway-and-spain-or-how-a-land-can-attract-/."

May (From the WCVK Community Happenings Page): "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."
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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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Fun events this week (October 24-30) in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky

Have your Halloween candy yet? Photo from 05com on Flickr.
Here is the new weekly "what's happening" update for the Betsyanne Events blog page.

I can only get a fraction of the events and things to do this week listed here. There is a LOT going on this week.

To find more events, check out the links to the right here on the blog or get a Soky Happenings magazine at Barnes and Noble or another location.

Both Jackson's Orchard and Chaney's Dairy Barn have events this month.


Jackson's Orchard has their Pumpkin Festival weekends this month. 2011 Pumpkin Festival - 5 Fall Weekends "Beginning Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25 then every weekend through the end of October. Oct 1 & 2, Oct 8 & 9, Oct 15 & 16 and Oct 22 & 23. The month of October brings lots of excitement to the Orchard. With Halloween approaching, the color is Orange! You’ll find family fun every weekend for the five weekends before Halloween. That means Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, The Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Straw Castle, Face Painting, The Goat Ranch, and The Cider Slider, our Children’s Slide. Not to mention all the Great Food including the Jackson's Orchard Hot Dog Cart! Did we mention Caramel Apples?" 
Chaney's has Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch every weekend in October for $1.00 per person. Their Corn Maze is open until the 31st, along with their Educational Farm Tours. Go to the site to learn more or call 843-5567.
Community Education has classes this week. Check here to see what they offer.
Here are a few cheap or free events in the Bowling Green area this week.
 
Monday, October 24th
The Bob Kirby branch library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. for ages 18-36 months and Kirby Kids today at 3:30 p.m. for elementary age children. 782-0252.


Tuesday, October 25th

Just added: tonight I will give a talk on "Search Secrets" at the Bowling Green Computer Club meeting (BGAMUG). The public is invited. Find out more: http://www.bgamug.com/.
 
The Bowling Green Junior Woman's Club will be having "Distribution Days" at the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium for Coats For Kids. If a family needs coats, they can pick them up on the following dates at the stadium:
Tuesday, October 25, 9-11am
The Bowling Green main library has Toddler Time at 9:30 a.m. for ages 18-36 months at 9:30 a.m. and preschool Spanish at 11:30 a.m. 781-4882.
The Main branch Library has Spanish Explorers at 4 p.m. for ages K-6. They also have a Terrific Tuesdays Book Club today at 6:30 p.m. for ages 8 and up. This week they will discuss James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. 781-4882.
The Bob Kirby Branch library has a Teen Mystery event today at 6 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library and a Fall Hiking Class from 6-7 p.m. Info: 782-0252.
From the Macaroni Kid site: Dr. Rachel Campbell and NASA present NASA's Year of the Solar System 7-8:30. The show is first come, first served. 
A free computer class, Learn Microsoft PowerPoint is today at 2-3:30 p.m. at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. They also have a free computer class, Facebook for Beginners, from 6-7:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882. 

Wednesday, October 26th
The WKU Chess club meets today from 9-12 noon at Barnes and Noble. The public is welcome. You may want to bring your chess set. Ask about it: 918-809-6278.
The Kirby branch library has Kirby Babies at 9:30 a.m. for 6-18 month children. 782-0252.

Preschool Storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Branch, Bob Kirby, and Smiths Grove branch libraries today.
Kids Craft Time from 3-4 p.m. is held at the Smiths Grove branch library today.
A free computer class, Computing for Seniors, is today at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

A free WKU concert is at 7:30 p.m. featuring Cory Renbarger, baritone, with Sharon Johnson, piano, at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center FAC 0189. Contact: Regina Daugherty, regina.daugherty@wku.edu.

This evening also is the WKU Choral Invitational from 8-10 p.m. From the WKU Events Calendar: WKU Choral Invitational, Location: Van Meter Hall - VMH 0108, Time: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Contact: Deloris Trammel Deloris.Trammel@wku.edu.

Thursday, October 27th
 From the Macaroni Kid site: Dr. Rachel Campbell and NASA present NASA's Year of the Solar System 7-8:30. The show is first come, first served. 
The Graham Drive branch library has Teen Thursday at 5 p.m. for grades 6-12. 781-1441.
A free computer class, Coupons 101, is offered today at the Bob Kirby Branch library from 3-4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252. 
PTK has a play at the Phoenix Theater at 7 p.m., "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night." 781-6233.

The L & N Depot and the BG Libraries have a free event today at the Rail Park, Goblin Fest. You must pick up your free tickets before attending - - at the Museum Gift Shop at 401 Kentucky Street. 745-7317. There are a limited amount of tickets. 

The Skatebox Skate Center has a Toys for Tots night tonight. Bring a new unwrapped toy and get free admission and $1.00 skate rental. You don't have to pay skate rental if you bring your own skates. Call 843-3394.
from the WCVK Community Events Page: "10/27/11 Alive WKU center for community partnerships is hosting a workshop for those who may be interested in participating in the campus & community network, Thursday Oct. 27th from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information and to register call 270-782-0082 or www.wkkualivecenter.com."
WKU has an event today. From the WKU Calendar: Planning the Budget for Your Grant Proposal, Location: Potter Hall 301, Building: Potter Hall, Time: 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Contact: Brenda Dickson Office of Sponsored Programs 270-745-4488
Description: For anyone who works with grant budgets or who plans to write a proposal
Friday, October 28th
The Main library has Peek-a-Boo Babies at 9:30 a.m., and Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. 781-4882.

The Bob Kirby branch library has Preschool Spanish at 9:30 a.m., and Preschool storytime at 10:30 a.m. 782-0252.
A free computer class, Gadgets, is today from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.
Tonight at 10 p.m. is Bat Boy: The Musical at the Capital Arts Center on Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green. Buy tickets here: http://www.capitolarts.com/tickets.html. And find out more information: 
  
A free math and science class is today at the ALIVE Center on Nashville Road from 4-5 p.m. This is for grades 5-8. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.
Tonight from 7-9 starting at Keriakes park is the Monster Dash to benefit orphan care.  Call for more info. 792-4664.

PTK has a play at the Phoenix Theater at 7 p.m., "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night." 781-6233.

WKU has a Keyboard Carnival of Animals concert tonight along with the WKU Dance Company. http://www.bgwso.org/season_events.htm.

Saturday, October 29th
The National Corvette Museum has a Museum Monster Mash today. From the Kentucky Living site: 10/29/201, Museum Monster Mash, Trick-or-treating, arts & crafts, carnival games, costume contest. Free event noon-3 p.m. National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green. Call to pre-register or find out about registration.
(270) 467-8846
katie@corvettemuseum.org
Morris Jewelry on Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green has an Estate Jewelry Sale today from 9-6. Find out more: 843-6103.
Tonight at 10 p.m. is Bat Boy: The Musical at the Capital Arts Center on Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green. Buy tickets here: http://www.capitolarts.com/tickets.html. And find out more information: 
A benefit for orphans (Joseph's Hope) is at CrossWinds Golf Course today starting at 7 a.m. 792-4664.
PTK has a play at the Phoenix Theater at 8 p.m., "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night." 781-6233.  

WKU has a Halloween Chess Tournament, the Halloween Chess Classic,  today from 10-4:30. This event is open to everyone. $10.00 entry fee includes lunch. Find out more:  http://www.hilltopperchess.net/events-info#!__halloween-chess-fest. Registration was by the 22nd. Ask if you can get in after that.

Also at Western (WKU) is the KMEA Kentucky State Marching Band Championship from 5-7 at WKU Smith Stadium. Tickets are $10.00 per event. Find out more: http://wkunews.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/kmea-2011/.

A Lifeskills Run for Autism starts at 8 a.m. at the Bowling Green BallPark. Find out more: http://autismrun.org/.

The Skatebox has a Halloween Lock-in starting at 7 p.m. and going until 6 a.m. the next morning. The cost is $15.00. Call for more info: 843-3394.
Today is the Nat's Halloween XXVIII Outdoor Sports Amateur and Professional Disc Golf Tournament at Phil Moore and Hobson Grove Park. Find out more at the Golf website or the Yahoo Sports Page article by K.C. Dermody. (scroll down). This event continues tomorrow.
And from the WCVK Community Events page: "10/29/11 KIDZ JAM at Chaneys Dairy Farm, Bowling Green Ky. Oct. 29th, from 4:00-7:00 with music by Tyrone Dunn Experiment, Billy Duvall, Jon Crosby, Darla Day and more. There will be food, prizes and prizes! All proceeds go to benefit the Renshaw Family Childhood Center at WKU. For more information call: Chaney's 843-556." 
Also: "10/29/11 Super Sib Day a workshop for siblings of special needs children. A support workshop to allow siblings to meet others, have a chance to express their feelings, and to make the day about them. Super Sib Day will be located at the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex on 14th Ave in Bowling Green, KY, on October 29th, 2011 from 9am-1pm.The cost will be $5 per child with scholarships available. Pre-registration is suggested For more information contact Lara Barnhouse or Vella Mae Travis at 392-4839 or 745-2784 or visit www.childhelpbg.org or www.wku.edu/wkucec
Sunday, October 30th
The ALIVE Center at 1818 31-W offers an (East) Indian Culture and Heritage (ICH) and Language Class from 10 a.m. to 12 noon today at the ALIVE Center. Languages taught are Hindi, Gujarati and Telegu. More info: 270-746-9508 or 502-544-7221.

From the Macaroni Kid site: Dr. Rachel Campbell and NASA present NASA's Year of the Solar System 2-3:30. The show is first come, first served.

PTK has a play at the Phoenix Theater at 3 p.m., "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night." 781-6233. 
Today the Nat's Halloween XXVIII Outdoor Sports Amateur and Professional Disc Golf Tournament continues at Phil Moore and/or Hobson Grove Park. Find out more at the PDGA Disc Golf website or the Yahoo Sports Page article by K.C. Dermody. (scroll down).

Make sure to double-check each event by calling them before you go, just in case.

Also make sure to check the Haunted houses this month and also go to the many Galleries and Art Studios around town.

Save the Date events:
Oct. 31 2011 HauntedWeen Premiere  From the WKU Calendar site: HauntedWeen Premiere, Location: South Lawn, Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Contact: Doug Robertson 270-246-2860.
Description: The film, directed by WKU graduate Doug Robertson, will be on an outdoor screen that is 34 feet wide and 22 feet tall. Students and the public are invited. Admission is free.
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Oct 31: Today is also Scare on the Square in downtown Bowling Green.

The next WKU Children's theater performance is on November 4-6. From the WKU site: NOVEMBER 4 – 6, 2011: Zink: the Myth, the Legend, the Zebra / By Cherie Bennett
Lab Theatre, Gordon Wilson Hall. Zink is a mythical polka dotted zebra, once an outcast, now a hero. Becky is a girl struggling with leukemia. See what happens when the worlds of these two characters meet in this moving, stunning play. Best suited for ages 8 and up. Friday at 4:00 pm / Saturday at 1:00 & 3:00 pm / Sunday at 3:00 pm / Admission $4.00. Director: Allyson Tracy. Samantha McCormick, 270-893-2210
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 November 9th: WKU Percussion Ensemble Concert, Location: Ivan Wilson Center-Fine Arts - FAC 0189, Time: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM, Contact: Mark Berry.



November 11th: Remembrance Day National Roll Call, Location: MMTH Auditorium, Building: Mass Media & Technology Hall, Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm, Contact: Veterans Upward Bound 270-745-5008, Description: WKU faculty, staff and students will read the names of all U.S. soldiers that have died in Iraq and Afghanistan over the past 10 years. The names of Kentucky’s war fatalities will be read starting around 3 pm.
 
November 15th: Noyce Scholar - SKyTeach Fall 2011 Seminar Series Location: Snell Hall B104, Time: 5 pm - 7 pm, Contact: denis.mujic@wku.edu 270-745-2565, Description: Open to all WKU faculty, staff, students and community members. Participants will receive professional development certificates. Refreshments will be provided.
WKU presents Amahl and the Night Visitors on November 17-20.

I am positive there are a LOT of other events this week and later on too. Leave a comment with your favorite or ones you'd like on the calendar. Thanks.
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Coats for Kids
Do you know a family in need of Coats for Kids?

(From Facebook) "The Bowling Green Junior Woman's Club will be having "Distribution Days" at the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium for Coats For Kids. If a family needs coats, they can pick them up on the following dates at the stadium:
Tuesday, October 25, 9-11am
Saturday, November 12, 8am-noon
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