Showing posts with label things to do in the bowling green kentucky area. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Update - More Holiday 2012 Happenings in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area

Here are more of my Betsyanne's <updated> Holiday Happenings Highlights in the BG, KY area.









  

Things to remember: This is Dollar Days Month for Kentucky residents at the Corvette Museum.

ALSO:
Click to see my photos of this exhibit.








This month through the 22nd is the FREE Trees of Christmas exhibit at the Eloise B. Houchens Center at 1115 Adams Street. Hours are: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 pm, Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 842-6761.

 I have some pictures of this exhibit on my other blog, The Moon and the Willow Tree, here.





Thursday, Dec. 20th
The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show at 7 p.m., "Doomsday". Seating is first-come, first-served, and opens 15 minutes before the show.






Friday, Dec. 21st

Today is the Winter Solstice

Lost River Cave Wildflower Gift Shop has another Sip and Shop event from 11-3. 

Public Theater of Kentucky is showing "The Last Waltz" live music show from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.. Tickets are $15 for general admission. http://www.visitbgky.com/events/detail/the-last-waltz/

Faith UMC has a Live Nativity from 6-8.





Saturday, Dec. 22nd
Breakfast with Santa is at Chaney's today (you must be pre-registered) from 8-9:30.

State Street and 6th has a State Street Christmas Village from 10-4 with booths, games, and more. 782-0222.

Lost River Cave Wildflower Gift Shop has another Sip and Shop event from 11-3.

Faith UMC at 380 Veterans Memorial is having a Live Nativity from 6-8 p.m. 





Sunday, Dec. 23rd
The WKU Hardin Planetarium has a free show at 7 p.m., "Doomsday". Seating is first-come, first-served, and opens 15 minutes before the show. 





Monday, Dec. 24th
Tonight is Christmas Eve.





Tuesday, Dec. 25th
Merry Christmas!

The Rockfield United Methodist Church at 682 Richpond-Rockfield Road has a free meal today from 1-3- p.m. which is open to all. Call 842-7788.






Thursday, Dec. 27th
The WKU Chess Club meets today at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. This is open to the public. You may want to bring your chess set. Call for info: 1-918-809-6278.







Friday, Dec. 28th
There is a Babysitting Clinic (you must pre-register to attend) at the Medical Center Health and Wellness Center today from 9-2 at Chandler Park. 745-0942.

There is a Tribute to Whitney Houston at 7:30 p.m. at the UAW Hall at 712 Plum Springs Loop as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Apollo Night (A Night at the Apollo). Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call about tickets at BG Human Rights 782-7900 or the Housing Authority of BG 843-6071.

A Jambodian Holiday Bash is also tonight and tomorrow night at the Sloan Convention Center to benefit the Son Rhea Foundation. Tickets are $15 and  $25 for advanced tickets for Saturday. See the website for more info.






Saturday, Dec. 29th
The Historic RailPark and Train Museum has an All Aboard! Series talk at 8:30 a.m. today about Trains of Discovery: the Making of the National Parks by Dave Spence. More info: 745-7317.

A Jambodian Holiday Bash is tonight at the Sloan Convention Center to benefit the Son Rhea Foundation. Tickets are $25 for advanced tickets. See the website for more info.

 




Many other events plus plays, etc. are going on now and soon, and next month too. 

Check the Find More Events tab at the top to find these.

And thanks for stopping by!

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

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Things going on around the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky Mon-Fri, 9-24-9-28-2012

Events this week, Monday through Friday, 9-24 through 9-9-28, 2012

Just us girls... at the Pumpkin Patch at Cheekwood this weekend.
















 
Monday, 9-24-2012
Today is the Junior Achievement Golf Classic starting at 1 p.m. at Crosswinds Golf Course. Find out more: http://jaforkids.com/events_wendysgolfclassic.htm.

The Corvette City Bop and Dance Club meets tonight at the F.O.P. for ages 21 and up. Find out more: 991-4040.


Tuesday, 9-25

Today the Junior Achievement Golf Classic continues. Find out more: http://jaforkids.com/events_wendysgolfclassic.htm.

A free computer class is offered at the Main branch library today from 2-3:30 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Today there is a free yoga class on WKU's South Lawn from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Find out more:  http://4yoga.me/2012/09/01/wkus-free-outdoor-yoga/. Bring your mat, and meet the instructor in front of the Preston Center.

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

Another free computer class is at 6 p.m., Ebay for Beginners, at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The Kentucky Museum has a Pecha Kucha show at 7 p.m. The event is free, with a cash bar. 745-6082. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/images/education/pecha_kucha_9_2012.php.

Wednesday, 9-26

A Microsoft Intermediate computer class is today from 10-11 a.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.
 
Thursday, 9-27
The Main branch library offers a free computer class, Introduction to Genealogy Resources, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Cal 781-4882.

Author Sandra Brown will speak at 6 p.m. at the CEC Parish Hall, next to the Main branch library today. You can get tickets from any library location. find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/author-sandra-brown/.

The WKU Chess Club meets tonight at 6 p.m. at the WKU Faculty House. 918-809-6278. You may want to bring your chess set. 

Filmmaker Morgan Atkinson is at WKU's Kentucky Building for Kentucky Live at 6 p.m. Find out more: http://library.blog.wku.edu/2012/09/21/1st-film-producer-to-speak-at-ky-live-morgan-atkinson/.

SKyPAC is showing The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One Target Earth at 7:30. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/intergalactic-nemesis-book-one-target-earth.

The WKU Theater and Dance department presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center's Russell Miller Theater FAC 0214. This show is for mature audiences only. 745-3121. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

Friday, 9-28

Fountain Square Players presents Perfect Wedding at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater at 545 Morris Alley. 782-3119. Find out more: http://visitbgky.com/events/detail/fountain-square-players-present-perfect-wedding/.

The Smiths Grove Branch library has a free computer class today, Downloading EBooks and Audio Books, from 10-11 a.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

The Symphony at WKU presents Russian Romance at 7:30 p.m. at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium. 745-5222. Find out more: http://www.wku.edu/theatre-and-dance/news/index.php?view=article&articleid=1642.

Gordon Lightfoot is playing at SKyPAC tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 to $70.00. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

The WKU Theater and Dance department presents Les Liaisons Dangereuses at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the WKU Fine Arts Center's Russell Miller Theater FAC 0214. This show is for mature audiences only. 745-3121. Find out more: http://www.theskypac.com/event/gordon-lightfoot.

Cheekwood in Nashville has a great Scarecrow exhibit outdoors now. Also, there is an outdoor toy train exhibit set up. See some photos of these here.

Also, save the date!

(9-29-2012) From the WCVK Community Happenings Page: "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."

"9/29/12 HANDS (Housing Assistance and Development Services) is sponsoring a Free Homebuyer Education Class on September 29th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tomorrow Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Class covers several items to finding the right home to basic home maintenance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for a class call: Anna Byrum at 270-796-4176 extension 1. "

September 29th is also the International Festival.

October 5-7 is the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at the L & N Depot.


"10/6/12 South Central Kentucky Heart Walk & 5K Run will be at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green, Ky. On October 6th 8:00 am with the walk and run starting at 9:00 am. There will be breakfast, silent auction, a Kids Zone, Dog Zone, health booths set up along with a award ceremony at the end. For more information contact Michelle Alloway at 270-846-5061."

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

Saturday, October 27th: The Bowling Green Zombie Walk! http://www.facebook.com/BGZombieWalk.

You can download flyers for library events here.

This is just a small sampling of the many events in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky. I try to keep this updated regularly now, so check back often.



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.

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Selected events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Thursday - Sunday, August 9-12, 2012

Thursday, August 9th
A free computer class about Microsoft Excel Intermediate is today from 6-7:30 p.m. at theMain 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.











Friday, August 10th 
A free computer class, Job Hunting Online is from 10-11 a.m. at the Main branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Microsoft Word Intermediate, is today at the Bob Kirby branch library at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The Duncan Hines Festival begins today a 5 p.m. and continues tomorrow too. This event benefits Child Development Clinics. Find out more: Duncan Hines Festival. From the Junior Women's Club site:

"August 10th - Circus Square - 5:00-10:00pm

  • Duck Derby
  • Brownie Eating Contest
  • Inflatables, face painting and other children's activities
  • Concert in the Park - Andy & the Rockers plays @ 7:30!
  • Collection of nonperishable food items for Community Action

August 10th - The Kentucky Library and Museum - 5:00-8:00pm

  • Art Awards Presentation and Silent Auction
  • Gallery Hop"
More about the Gallery Hop:
Many other venues will also be open for the Gallery Hop today from 5-8 p.m.
The Gallery Hop has many locations open for this event. Find out about all the locations here: Gallery Hop Map and Information.

Come visit the potters at The Pots Place at 428 East Main Street, who are also part of the Gallery Hop!

More about Concerts in the Park tonight: Fountain Square Park will be participating in Concerts in the Park also starting at 6:30 p.m. - stop by for music and fun.

Saturday, August 11th
Today is a Second Saturday Street Fair on Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky. Come by for many activities, booths, and lots of fun. Find out more:  The Visit BGKY Second Saturday Page and also see (and like!) Second Saturdays on Facebook.

Hospice of Southern Kentucky has a Run/Walk to Remember today starting at 8 a.m. at Ephram White Park. This event has a 4-mile run and a two-mile walk. Find out more: 782-3402.

A free computer class takes place today at the Smiths Grove branch library. It is Downloading eBooks and Audiobooks. You must pre-register to attend. Call 563-6651.

This is Ag Awareness night at Chaney's Dairy Barn from 4 - 7:30, featuring AG vendors, free goodies, hayrides and pony rides, much more. This event is free. It is followed by Ice Cream and a Moovie, featuring the movie "Barnyard." Find out more: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/.

Today and tomorrow is the NADAC Sanctioned Dog Agility Trial at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. 745-3976. Find out more: Dog Agility Trial site on Wix. There is a PDF file you can download from this site on the page too.

Sunday, August 12th
The NADAC Sanctioned Dog Agility Trial continues today at the L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center. 745-3976. Find out more: Dog Agility Trial site on Wix. There is a PDF file you can download from this site on the page too.

Beech Bend Park has NHRA Drag Racing today. Doors open at 10, Time Trials are at noon. Find out more at the Beech Bend dragstrip page.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church as an Old Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream Social with a Cake Walk and Cake Auction today from 4-8 p.m. Find out more: 270-783-2274.

And Save the Dates!

August 14 is a Doll Quilt Workshop at Riverview at Hobson Grove from 3:30 - 6 p.m. 843-5565. You must pre-register to attend by emailing Laura Southard at riverview.at.hg@att.net. The cost is only $5.00 per person. From the City website: "In this two day workshop, each child will learn to piece together and create a small quilt for their doll's bed.".

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. 

 
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Selected Events for July 18-24 in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area Version B


Selected events for: July 18-24 in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area, Version B

Here are some selected events (some cheap or free!) in the Bowling Green, Kentucky/South Central Kentucky area for Monday, July 18th through Sunday, July 24th.

Some are FREE computer classes for the community. You must pre-register to attend these.

Many other events in the area are also free or cheap or are donations to a good cause.

Click on the "More Stuff Page" link to see other events, and the Art Exhibits and Shows page to see local art news.

Do check every event before attending, just in case. Thanks!

NEW: The National Corvette Museum is offering 2 for 1 tickets for admission... (From their e-mailing): "to any visitor who brings a donation of school supplies to the Museum.  A Corvette will be 'crammed' with the donated supplies, and then caravanned to the Tony Rose / Sam 100.7 “Stuff the Bus” on Monday, July 25."

Monday, July 18th
Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register for them. Check the More Stuff Page on this blog for more info.

The Graham Drive branch library has a Zumba Dance class today at 10 a.m. Call for more info. or to find out if you need to pre-register. 781-1441.

Russell Sims Aquatic Center has a Half Price Day today. Bring a coupon or a Pepsi bottle or can to get half off. 393-3249.

The Bowling Green Main Branch library has Lego Club for ages 5 and up today at 3:00 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Kirby Kids meet at 3:30 at the Bob Kirby Branch Library. 782-0252.

"Bowling Green City officials and staff, plus residents, go on a Summer Stroll today. 393-3674 Here is the info. from the City website (cached): "The Summer Stroll series will continue Monday night, July 18 with a neighborhood walk in a portion of Bowling Green's West End. Walkers will meet at 7:00 p.m. at The Foundry Community Development Center, which is located in the former Boys & Girls Club building at 531 West 11th Avenue.

The Stroll will be hosted by the Foundry, Habitat for Humanity, Corazones Cristianos, and neighbors in the area who are interested in forming a neighborhood organization. Participants in the City's ongoing Hispanic Focus Group series have also been invited to attend. Monday night's stroll will give neighborhood residents the opportunity to meet one another and to talk one on one with officials and point out the neighborhood's opportunities, accomplishments, and concerns. The Stroll route will include West 11th Avenue and portions of Clay Street, West 14th Avenue, Stubbins, Woodford, and Vine Streets...


Also: ..."While a quorum of the Board of Commissioners may be present at Monday night's Stroll, no formal action will be taken. For more information about Summer Strolls or other neighborhood programs, including the City's Hispanic Focus Group, call the City's Neighborhood Services Coordinator at 393-3674. "

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

WhaBah Steakhouse has another Teen Fam from 6-9, and families are invited. 

Tuesday, July 19th
Sky Farmer's Market is today. Find out more about the Farmer's Markets at the More Stuff page here on this blog.

A free computer class, Intermediate Computers and the Internet is from 2-3 at the Main Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The Spanish Explorers meet at the BG Main Branch library today at 4 p.m. This club is for school-age students. 781-4882.

SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today and Thursday at 4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

The BG Main Branch library presents ZooFari Earth Live Animals Program at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Meet live animals from all over the world. 781-4882.

Wednesday, July 20th
 The WKU Alive Center has a workshop today on finding grants from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call the ALIVE Center at 782-0082 to register.

Riverview at Hobson Grove has a program called "A Soldier's Life" todau from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 843-5565.

The BG Main Branch library has an Alice in wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party today at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882, extension 212.

Graham Troopers (for school-age students) meets at 3 today at the Graham Drive branch library.

A free computer class, Genealogy Resources, is at 3-4 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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

Thursday, July 21st
 The Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo is today starting at 9 a.m. at the WKU Ag-Expo Center. This event continues through Sunday. Find out more at the Event Crazy site.

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

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is putting on a Bike Safety Day today at Parker-Bennett Community Center from 10-2. This event is free, and will include a Bike Parade, Rodeo and also giveaways. 393-3310.

 SKyPAC has a Hard Hat tour today at 4 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 393-0080.

Teen Thursday (for grades 6-12) is at 5 p.m. at the Graham Branch library.  781-1441.

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

The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an Easy Ride at 6 p.m. for about an hour or an hour and a half. You must wear a helmet. The group meets at 6 p.m. at Kereiakes Park. http://www.BGLOB.com.

The Skatebox skate center has a Free Skate from 6-8 p.m. All you need to pay for is your skate rental of $1.00 for regular and $2.00 for Inline or Speed Skates. 843-3394.

Friday, July 22nd
The Southern Kentucky Model Aero Club has a Vette City Big Birds event today and tomorrow at Stahl Field from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find out more and see their big poster: http://www.skymacrc.com/vette_city_bigbirds/vette_city_bigbirds.htm
This event is $10.00 per person or $15.00 per carload. It will have a Big Bird fly-in plus many aerobatics by large size model aircraft. 799-5676.


The Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo continues today at the WKU Ag-Expo Center. This event continues through Sunday. Find out more at the Event Crazy site.

Today Chaney's Dairy Barn has Farm Tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. You must pre-register for them. Check the More Stuff Page on this blog for more info.

The Graham Drive Community library has a Ploy metrics, speed and agility demo at 1 p.m. Call for more info: 781-1441.

Teen Scene (for students grades 6-12) meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library.

Today is Concert in the Park. Fountain Square park has "Salvage Town" playing from 6:30 - 9 p.m., and Circus Square has "Blue Light Special" from 7:30 - 10 p.m. These events are free. 782-0222.

Chaney's Dairy Barn is showing "Shrek Forever After" as tonight's Ice Cream and a Moovie presentation starting at dusk. (around 7:00 p.m.) Bring your lawn chair and/or blanket to watch.843-5567, http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com. Chaney's asks "Please no outside food or drink."

Saturday, July 23rd
SKY Farmer's Market is having a Dog Day today from 7-12 noon today.

The Southern Kentucky Model Aero Club has their Vette City Big Birds event today at Stahl Field from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find out more and see their big poster: http://www.skymacrc.com/vette_city_bigbirds/vette_city_bigbirds.htm
This event is $10.00 per person or $15.00 per carload. It will have a Big Bird fly-in plus many aerobatics by large size model aircraft. 799-5676.

The Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo continues today at the WKU Ag-Expo Center. This event continues through Sunday. Find out more at the Event Crazy site.

Middle School and High School students grades 6 and up are invited to the 5th annual ASPIRE Weekend from 10-5 p.m. today and tomorrow. Attendants will receive a free T-shirt and lunch. Registration is at 9:00 at the WKU Mass Media and Technology building. More info: 904-0136 and 339-0717. http://www.LightofChance.org. They also have a concert http://lightofchancebg.eventbrite.com/.

Barnes and Noble has an author signing today with local author Horace Duff signing "Always Faithful" at 3 p.m. 
They also have a storytime featuring "Arthur's Family Vacation" at 3:30.


Micki's on Main has a Wine Down Saturday Heart Association benefit from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 and you get to sample 4 different wines. They also will have music by Exit 2. 793-0450.


The Soky Fair starts tonight at 6 p.m. It is at Lampkin Park. 842-7980. http://www.sokyfair.org. $10.00 admission covers events and rides.


Chaney's Dairy Barn is showing "Shrek Forever After" as tonight's Ice Cream and a Moovie presentation starting at dusk. (around 7:00 p.m.) Bring your lawn chair and/or blanket to watch.843-5567, http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com. Chaney's asks "Please no outside food or drink."


The Capital Arts Center has a benefit July Jam tonight, featuring Thr3e, Shady Jake, Revolution, and the Killer B's. Doors open at 6 p.m. 782-2787.


Sunday, July 24th
State Street Baptist Church at 340 State Street sponsors the Light of Chance Gospel Explosion today at 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

The SoKy Fair continues today starting at 6 p.m. The special event is the S & R Excavation Rock Crawl Challenge. 842-7980 and http://www.sokyfair.org.

WhaBah has a Kentucky Blues Jam tonight from 6-10 p.m. 782-6400.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Selected fun events in the Bowling Green Kentucky area for May 17-21

Flag photo by Gage Skidmore at Flickr.
Events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area May 17 - May 21, 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.


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/

Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball has special events during the week this summer. Find out more at http://www.bghotrods.com.

New - the Kentucky Library Summer Day Camps are taking signups. Space is limited. Find out if there are more spots available:  http://www.wku.edu/Library/kylm/education/summercamps.html.  I know Laura Bain-Selbo and am sure her Clay Camp will be awesome.

Have you been inside Morris Jewelry in downtown Fountain Square, Bowling Green? I stopped in the other day and was it ever beautiful inside! Scroll down to see their special Mother's Day event. 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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May Squirrels in the Square:
Find 6 squirrels at participating shops in Fountain Square through the 31st of May 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

The Gallery Hop in Bowling Green is coming up on June 4th from 5-8 p.m. Mark your calendar! 

Donn Mierti (photographer) has an exhibit at the Main Branch library this month in the Porter Cafe. 781-4882.

Anthony Wycihowski photos will be shown at the Bob Kirby Branch Library this month.


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.

The VSA Arts Access Gallery is showing "The Artist Within" this month. They are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

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. (They already may be full...)

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.

Plays, Theater camp, and auditions happening soon

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

Performing Arts Summer Camp begins in June. Contact the ALIVE Center for more information. http://www.wku.edu/alive/events.html.

Events and classes:
Tuesday, May 17th
It is a full moon tonight.

It is also PRIMARY ELECTION DAY. Find out more about this election here: Lineups are set for May 17 Kentucky Primary Election (via: the Lexington Herald-Leader).

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "05/17/11 Former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, host of "HUCKABEE" on Fox News Channel and the author of nine books will be the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Foundation Christian Academy Benefit Dinner, 6:30pm Tues, May 17th. Tickets can be purchased for $100 each by going on-line at www.fcafalcons.com or in person at 2480 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, for more info contact: Laura Oliver 780-6100 laura.oliver@fcafalcons.com"
A Preschool Spanish class is offered at the Main Branch Library at 11:30 a.m. This class is for 3-5-year-olds. Call for more information: 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 atttend. Call 782-0252.

PJ Tales has a "All about Dinosaurs" book reading and finger puppet making time at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch library. More info: 781-4882.

Another free computer class, Digital Catalog Downloading, is at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch Library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

Wednesday, May 18th
A AARP Driver Safety program takes place today at the Greenwood Mall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 745-0942.

Thursday, May 19th
A free computer class, Introduction to Computers and the Internet, is today at 2 p.m. You must pre-register to attend. Call 781-4882.

The High Five Kid's Club meets at the Main branch library at 4 p.m. They will re-create Claude Monet's water lilies and make a watercolor butterfly. More info: 781-4882.

Today is Teen Thursday at the Graham Drive Branch library starting at 5 p.m. for grades 6-12. This is a Prom Nite. Find out more: 781-1441.

free Macbook Class, Introduction to Microsoft Excel is from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby Branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.
 
The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists has an easy, mostly flat ride today of 1 to 1 1/2 hours today starting at Kereiakes Park at 6 p.m. You must have a helmet. http://www.BGLOB.com.

Author Silas House will speak at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Main Branch library at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. 781-4882.

A free MacBook computer class, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, is from 6-7 p.m. at the Bob Kirby branch library. You must pre-register to attend. Call 782-0252.

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.

Friday, May 20th
Barnes and Noble has a story time featuring Clifford Takes a Trip at 11:30 a.m. Cookies and milk will be served. Parents are asked to bring their cameras, because Clifford will be there. 746-9779.

May 20th WKU will officially open the Confucious Institute and the Chinese Learning Center. The official opening will be at the Ivan Wilson FAC Theater from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be in front of Java City. More info: Doris.Patrick@wku.edu.

The First Anniversary Celebration will be at the Caroll Nicely Conference Center Grand Ballroom at 6 p.m. More info: contact terrill.martin@gmail.com.

The AARP meets today at Ryan's at 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. 842-2832.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.  

Today is also the BB & T All American Soapbox Derby. It will continue tomorrow too. The event is free to spectators and starts at 7 a.m. Find out more here: http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/. 791-3753.

Ned Van Go, Travis Mann band, and Sunday Valley are at the Capital Arts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50. 782-2787.

The Olde Stone Run for PRIDE pasta dinner is at 6:00 p.m. at the Club at Olde Stone. The race is tomorrow. Tickets are $30.00 per person and include this dinner plus the race. Registration forms are at http://www.olde-stone.com. (scroll down to the bottom at the site for info.)

Saturday, May 21st
This is Judgment Day, according to some people on FamilyRadio.com.

Today is also the BB & T All American Soapbox Derby. The event is free to spectators and starts at 7 a.m. Find out more here: http://bgkiwanis.org/soapbox/. 791-3753.

Also today is the North Warren Relay Team's 2nd Annual Run 4 Ruth Ann, which starts at 8 a.m. at North Warren Elementary.

A Tour de Town bike ride is today.  Families are invited. Bikers meet at Boatlanding Park at 9 a.m. More info: http://www.BikeBG.com or email bikebg@gmail.com.

Fountain Square Park is the start area for a Freedom from Stigma walk for Mental Health Month at 10 a.m. Blue Light Special will play then and speakers, balloon release, and a candlelight vigil are planned. More info: call 1-800-618-6128. Read the BG Daily news article here.

A car show benefit for CASA, the 2nd Annual Best Western Charity Car Show is from 10-4 at the Best Western Parking Lot. 782-5353 or 303-7572.

A comedian hypnotist, Rich Guzzi, is performing at the Sloan Convention Center at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (2nd show is for 18 and over). Tickets are $8.00 to $20.00. Advance tickets are available. 745-0088. http://www.richguzzi.com.

The Shaker Museum at South Union will have an Antiques and Garden Market today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5.00 per person. Lunch will be served too. More info: 800-811-8379 or http://www.shakermuseum.com/events/index.cfm.

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen have a Spring Fair and Show today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Admission is $5.00, and children 12 and under are free. This fair continues tomorrow.

The Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition has a Silver Ribbon Restaurant Day at 11 a.m. at many restaurants in Bowling Green today and tomorrow. Special discounts are offered to seniors.

The 2011 Rose Show is also today, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 23 on Dishman Lane. 842-3475.

The Russell Sims Aquatic Center opens today. (10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players. 

The Olde Stone Run for PRIDE starts at 8 a.m. at the Club at Olde Stone. http://www.bgky.org/operationpride/runforpride.php.745-0090 or 393-4653.

Sunday, May 22nd
The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen have a Spring Fair and Show today from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center. Admission is $5.00, and children 12 and under are free.
The Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition has a Silver Ribbon Restaurant Day at 11 a.m. at many restaurants in Bowling Green today and tomorrow. Special discounts are offered to seniors.

Beech Bend Park has drag racing tonight starting at 5 p.m. Find out more: 781-7634, http://www.beechbend.com.

The play Southern Hospitality plays today at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for seniors or students, and $8.00 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased through Fountain Square Players.  

A Geocaching 101 How to Use it lecture is from 2-4 p.m. at Lost River Cave today. Students will learn how to set up an account on the Geocaching.com website and log finds. 270-393-0077.
More events coming up: 

May 28th will be  the West Side Camp BBQ and Backyard Grilling Cook-Off.
June 4th is the Gallery Hop. 
June 4th is also the 20th Anniversary Bluegrass Draft Horse and Mule Championship at the Ag Expo Center. 
June 4th Chaney's Dairy Barn will have a Kentucky Proud Festival.
June 4th the Barbership Chorus will sing at WKU's Van Meter Hall VMH Lobby at 7-10 p.m.

From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "6/4/11 Caveman Chorus presents Harmony Hitz with The Music City Chorus and Lunchbreak at WKU’s Van Meter Auditorium, June 4, 7 p.m. Tickets for this barbershop concert are $17, $5 for students. For more information call 783-1032."
Chaney's Dairy Barn Ice Cream and a Moovie starts June 10th at dusk.

Sunburst Youth Theater Day Camp 2011 will take place June 6-17.
Beatlemadness is June 17th at the Capital Arts Center. For tickets call 270-846-2426, or 855-232-1452 (toll-free) 
June 25 is the Vette City Roller Derby: VCRD vs. Black-N-Bluegrass A & B team (HOME)
July 17th from 2-4pm is Geocaching 101: Hiding a Cache at Lost River Cave.
September 24th is the date of the International Festival from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Circus Square Park.




From the WCVK Community Happenings page: "Now - 05/30 During the month of May, the Men's Ministry of Living Hope Baptist Church are collecting blankets for the persecuted Christians and people of Sudan; in honor of Moms & Wives. Please bring your new or gently used blankets to the business office of Living Hope Baptist Church. For a large number of blanket donations a pickup can be arranged by calling Walter at 842-8467."

"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.

Til Further Notice Madison Ave. General Baptist Church, 1617 Madison Ave., Bowling Green, serves a free hot breakfast the 2nd and last Saturdays of each month, 8-10 a.m. They have sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.




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