Some selected events for May 2013 in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area.

May events #A

Find more events at my Events Listings pages list.

It's time for Girl Scout Camp!
New! Now are signups for Girl Scout Camp in the Kentuckiana area.

Check out this page
to find out more:
Summer Resident
Camp 2013.

Also, there are more FREE concerts and pay and free events at WKU this month. 

Hotel Inc. needs to re-stock their food shelves this month. Find out more at their website. You can also share my new article about visiting their location here.

Friday, May 3rd: Public Theater of Kentucky shows Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $15. 781-6233. http://www.facebook.com/ptkbg.

Saturday, May 4th: Public Theater of Kentucky shows Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $15. 781-6233. http://www.facebook.com/ptkbg.

Saturday, May 4th: Chaney's Dairy Barn has a Trash Derby today to repair Richpond/Nashville Road. This event is from 8-2. Find out more. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/trashderby.html.

Sunday, May 5th: Today the WKU Hardin Planetarium has images from Mars at 2 p.m. Find out more:  http://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/currentshow.php.

Sunday, May 5th: Get in to the Historic Railpark and Train Museum for only $5.00 today from 1-4  (because it's the 5th). Just mention the 5th Anniversary. 












Sunday, May 5th: Public Theater of Kentucky shows Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $15. 781-6233. http://www.facebook.com/ptkbg.

Tuesday, May 7th: Today the WKU Hardin Planetarium has images from Mars at 7 p.m. Find out more:  http://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/currentshow.php.  

Thursday, May 9th: Today the WKU Hardin Planetarium has images from Mars at 7 p.m. Find out more:  http://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/currentshow.php

Thursday, May 9th: Today the Symphony at WKU leaves for China. Their Bon Vonage concert is tonight at 7:30 p.m. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/events/index.php?eventid=4342&view=event.

Friday, May 10th: From the South Central Kentucky Coalition on Homelessness FB page: "Job Readiness Workshop, pass along the information to anyone this could benefit: Life & Money Matters, a job readiness and information workshop will be held at the Housing Authority of Bowling Green - Learning Center on 247 Double Springs Road. 

The event begins at 9:00AM; registration will open at 8:30AM - all workshops will conclude at 12:00PM. Several local service agencies are participating and free health screenings will be available. Information about personal empowerment such as couponing, health screening, stress management, and job readiness will be provided through 4 mini-workshops. Light refreshments will be served. 

There is no cost to attend and all residents within the community and surrounding areas are welcome. For more information call Susan Weber at 467-7156. "

Friday, May 10th: 782-7634 Beech Bend Park has its 4th Annual Band and Choral Festival today.

Saturday, May 11: today is Historic Preservation Day at the Capital.

Today is also Second Saturday on the Square downtown.

Sunday, May 12th: Today the WKU Hardin Planetarium has images from Mars at 2 p.m. Find out more:  http://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/currentshow.php.

May 17th is the All-American Soapbox Derby. 

Look for more events soon! 

Also check to the right here on this blog for more event links, AND at the top for the "BG Event Sites" tab and also the Art Around Town tab.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

-Betsyanne  

Here are some recent postings here on this blog.

The Garden Spot - Garden Dreaming.


A walk in Riverwalk and Weldon Peete Park

About International Women's Day
 
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 

And join me on Pinterest!



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

Check out the City Events Calendars 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, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Info. for Nontrads...
Are you a Nontraditional Student, going back to school after a break? Check out the Nontrad Site and Blog.

The Nontraditional Student Website

The Nontraditional Student blog

My Personal Page and blog

The Nontrads site and blog

My Squidoo pages
 
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 

Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads

Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area for April and some for May. Updated.

Selected April and May events - Update 4-25-2013

I love the flowers sprouting forth in town. Photo Credit: zigazu76 on Flickr.

Find more events at my Events Listings pages list.

It's time for Girl Scout Camp!
New! Now are signups for Girl Scout Camp in the Kentuckiana area.

Check out this page
to find out more:
Summer Resident
Camp 2013.

Also, there are more FREE concerts and pay and free events at WKU this month.

FYI: April 22-26 is National Volunteer Week. 

Thursday, April 25th: The National Corvette Museum Bash continues today starting at 8 a.m. and continuing. Find out more: The National Corvettte Museum Bash page. 

Saturday, April 27th: via the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "4/27/13 CASA Superhero Run/Walk presented by Bowling Green Athletic Club will be Saturday, April 27th at 5:00 pm at Kereiakes Park, 1220 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, Ky. You are encouraged to dress up like your favorite superhero to show your spirit as a hero against child abuse and neglect. Event registration and check In starts at 4:00 pm $20 per person for the run/walk, There will be a relay as well $15 a person or $45 for a 3 person team. A family dash for families with small children at not cost but please register for it. Call 270-782-5353 for more information."

April 26-28 Camper’s Appreciation Weekend at Barren River lake State Park

http://www.kentuckytourism.com/events/details/campers-appreciation-weekend--nature-fest--astronomy/18535/

Friday, April 26th: The National Corvette Museum Bash continues today starting at 8 a.m. and continuing. Find out more: The National Corvettte Museum Bash page. 

Friday, April 26th is also the Hope for the Homeless day Event at at the South Central Bank Campbell Lane parking lot. Bring canned goods, money, and nonperishable personal items to the event to help the homeless via family resources centers and Hotel, Inc. 

The Hotel Inc. site says: "April 26-29, Hope for HOMELESS – hosted by the Southern KY REALTOR’s Association, located at South Central Bank on Campbell Lane.  Donations of food, tents, sleeping bags, tarps, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and monetary will be accepted.  You can participate in the event by camping out for the night or weekend too. 2013 Hope for [...]"

Saturday, April 27th: The National Corvette Museum Bash continues today starting at 8 a.m. and continuing. Find out more: The National Corvettte Museum Bash page.  

Also Saturday, April 27th: From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "4/27/13 2013 Household Hazardous Waste and E-Scrap Day will be taking place on Saturday, April 27th at the Eastwood Baptist Church parking lot, 500 Eastwood Street, Bowling Green ,Ky. From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free disposal of items such as paint , chemicals, Household appliances, and electronics. For more information please call: 270-843-5353 or go to www.warrencountygov.com."

Saturday, April 27th: The Hope for the Homeless event continues today at South Central Bank's parking lot on Campbell Lane. See the description here.

From the Lost River Cave website:
"April 27 from 1-4pm - Join friends and neighbors as we help rid the park of invasive plants and restore the natural habitat.  An on-going project; invasive removal is key to improving the forested Valley.  Come for the entire time, or stay as long as you can - all help is appreciated.  Register in advance for special door prizes... Be sure to wear sturdy shoes; long pants and sleeves are recommended as Poison Oak may be encountered.

Contact Annie  at 270.393.0077 or annie@lostrivercave.com for details. - Registration Form"

Saturday, April 27th: Today is also an Arbor Day Celebration 9 a.m. to noon at Keriakes Park. http://www.bgky.org/tree/events.php. There will be free trees available.

(via WCVK) "4/27/13 CASA Superhero Run/Walk presented by Bowling Green Athletic Club will be Saturday, April 27th at 5:00 pm at Kereiakes Park, 1220 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, Ky. You are encouraged to dress up like your favorite superhero to show your spirit as a hero against child abuse and neglect. Event registration and check In starts at 4:00 pm $20 per person for the run/walk, There will be a relay as well $15 a person or $45 for a 3 person team. A family dash for families with small children at not cost but please register for it. Call 270-782-5353 for more information."

Saturday, April 27th (via WCVK) "4/27/13 Grow Golf Bowling Green, Free Youth Golf Clinic, will be offered on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. At the Gold Course at Riverview, 1200 West Main Street, Bowling Green, Ky. Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Bowling Green Parks and Recreation at 270-393-3249." 

Sunday, April 28th: The Hope for the Homeless event continues today at South Central Bank's parking lot on Campbell Lane. See the description here.

Monday, April 29th: The Hope for the Homeless event continues today at South Central Bank's parking lot on Campbell Lane.   See the description here.

You can see all the events listed by the ALIVE Center for April here. 

Some events coming up are:

Sunday, May 5th: Get in to the Historic Railpark and Train Museum for only $5.00 today from 1-4  (because it's the 5th). Just mention the 5th Anniversary.

Friday, May 10th: From the South Central Kentucky Coalition on Homelessness FB page: "Job Readiness Workshop, pass along the information to anyone this could benefit: Life & Money Matters, a job readiness and information workshop will be held at the Housing Authority of Bowling Green - Learning Center on 247 Double Springs Road. The event begins at 9:00AM; registration will open at 8:30AM - all workshops will conclude at 12:00PM. Several local service agencies are participating and free health screenings will be available. Information about personal empowerment such as couponing, health screening, stress management, and job readiness will be provided through 4 mini-workshops. Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend and all residents within the community and surrounding areas are welcome. For more information call Susan Weber at 467-7156. "

May 17th is the All-American Soapbox Derby. 

Also check to the right here on this blog for more event links, AND at the top for the "BG Event Sites" tab and also the Art Around Town tab.

Always check out each event before attending by calling and making sure the event is going on, and the date and time is correct.

-Betsyanne  

Here are some recent postings here on this blog.

The Garden Spot - Garden Dreaming.


A walk in Riverwalk and Weldon Peete Park

About International Women's Day
 
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 

And join me on Pinterest!



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

Check out the City Events Calendars 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, the WCVK Happenings pages and WBKO's Community Events Calendar, the free Clker site and also the Microsoft Images pages.

Info. for Nontrads...
Are you a Nontraditional Student, going back to school after a break? Check out the Nontrad Site and Blog.

The Nontraditional Student Website

The Nontraditional Student blog

My Personal Page and blog

The Nontrads site and blog

My Squidoo pages
 
Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 

Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads

Calendar links, events, and more for this week and beyond...

Here are some selected things coming up in and near the Bowling Green, Kentucky area. AND some more calendar links.

The World's Greatest Studio Tour is this week. It will be Saturday 10-5 and Sunday, 1-5, Nov. 3 and 4. The Pots Place will be open for it! They are at 428 East Main Street.

The Artistic Soul Studio has Dracula and Draculina visiting this week, Monday through Wednesday, from 3-7 p.m. Here is their page on the BG Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau site. And here is Dracula's picture again. Love it.

Jackson's Orchard is open until the end of the month of October.

New from WKU News: "PlanetQuest: Discovering Worlds Around Other Stars" will be featured at Hardin Planetarium through Nov. 20; <also> an...original play by student writer/director... <is> to be presented Nov. 5 and Nov. 7. For more info., visit http://www.wku.edu/news/

Hardin Planetarum, on WKU's campus, presents shows most Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., except when school is not in session. Click here for the schedule for Oct. and Nov. 2012.

From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "11/10/12 Christ United Methodist United will host their 20th Annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, November 10th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the church located at 716 Cave Mill Road. Bowling Green, Ky. This year’s Bazaar will include vintage items display, craft booths, bake sale and Grandma’s Treasure Room. Breakfast and Lunch will be served. For more information please call: 270-842-4343." 

and "11/17/12 Natcher Elementary, Bowling Green, Ky. Is holding their 7th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show, on Saturday, November 17th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lots of gift ideas from crafters and various vendors. For more information or if you would like to set up a booth please contact Nancy Beckim at 615-943-7128."  

More Calendars, More Fun Events.

Check out the City Events Calendar for more events.

And here are even more calendars:

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau Calendar Events page

Fountain Square Players Plays and tryout dates - plus their Facebook page.

Public Theater of Kentucky - Now Playing - Sunburst Youth Theater -  and Coming up Next (current)

The Symphony at WKU Performances and Dates

The WKU AG-Expo Center Events Calendar

The BGAMUG Computer Club website with meeting dates and times - and their Facebook page. (click to join).

Orchestra Kentucky Performances and Dates

WKU Events and the WKU Calendar of Events

The National Corvette Museum 2012 and 2013 Events pages

Beech Bend Dragstrip News

The Eloise B. Houchens Center tour and info. page

Lost River Cave and Valley events page

The WCVK Community Happenings Page

The WBKO Community Calendar 

The Historic RailPark and Train Museum news, calendar, and upcoming events page

SKyPAC's Events Calendar

Riverview at Hobson Grove's Events Page at the City Site

The Bowling Green Daily News Calendar

Concerts on the Eventful Page

Bowling Green Parent Magazine Calendar

Chaney's Dairy Barn News and Events Page

Warren County Libraries computer workshops, special events, children and youth events, and calendars.

The Online Visitor's Guide is handy for when you just want that "something special" to do 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. 

I love Bowling Green!

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

Check out the City Events Calendars 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, 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.

 

Here are a couple of my Squidoo pages I made for the BG area:

 

Scary Halloween Attractions in the South Central Kentucky area

 

John Carpenter, Halloween, and Bowling Green, Kentucky

 

and

 

Fun Stuff in Bowling Green, Kentucky 

 

 

 



And here is My Personal Page and blog

The Nontrads site and blog

My Squidoo pages

Join me on my Fan Page on Facebook 

Join me on Twitter as @betsyanne or @nontrads

Warning! These calendars are so much fun to see! You may get carried away and have a LOT of fun.

But that's good, right?

Betsyanne

PS Send me your fun events to add, and other great places I have forgotten to put here. And let me know of other events pages and calendars. I want to have a page here all the time with that information on it.

And leave a comment! :-) I would love that.