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Now Life Hurts..God Heals is a new ministry of Broadway United Methodist Church, Bowling Green and is for adolescents in 6th-12th grade. The program will meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the church, 1323 Melrose St. Registration forms are available at the church or by email lhgh@broadwayunited.org.
Now-11/30 Each year 26,000 young adults age out of the foster care system without being adopted. November is Adoption Awareness Month. Take the first step in helping a youth in need by becoming a foster parent. Contact your local NECCO (Neck-O) office to find out how you can help by volunteering, donating, mentoring, or becoming a foster parent. Go to www.NECCO.org for more information.
Now-11/30 Just in time for the holidays, Community Education, Bowling Green, is offering 3 great workshops: Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques, Gift Basket Ideas, and Penny Pinching Parties. For details on these and more classes visit the website at www.commed.us or call 842-4281.
Now - 12/1 Greenview Regional Hospital, Bowling Green, is sponsoring a free Cooper/Clayton Method to Stop Smoking program beginning Sept. 8. This 13-week group support program involves nicotine replacement products, education sessions, and group support. Classes will be held Mondays, 6-7 p.m. through Dec. 1. For more information or to register call 800-262-5662.
Now-12/4 Standing Stone Ministries is hosting a canned food drive for Hotel Inc.’s “Manna Mart” pantry for Nov. & Dec. To donate call 746-2988 or drop location is The Tone Shop in Cambridge Square. You can also bring canned food items to the Downtown Lighting of the Trees in Fountain Square Thurs., Dec. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. If you would like to host a neighborhood food drive, please call Robin Baldwin at 746-2988. For a complete list of food items needed visit the website www.hotelincbg.com/mannamart.
Now-12/12 The Capitol Arts Youth Theatre is collecting donations for Toys for Tots. Please drop off your donation of a new unwrapped toy for ages 8-14 Mon.-Fri., 9 am.-4 p.m. at the Capitol, 416 E. Main St., Bowling Green.
11/20/08 Raise the Roof, concert rally for the Down Syndrome Support Group Buddy House, will be at Hillvue Heights Church, Bowling Green, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information call 791-5566.
11/21/08 Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.’s annual Freedom from Violence Auction and Dessert Fair will be at the Knights of Columbus, Searcy Way, Bowling Green, Nov. 21. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per ticket or $15 for two. Call 781-9334 to purchase tickets or log on to www.barrenriverareasafespace.com to view items to be auctioned.
11/21/08 Benefit Gospel Singing and Buffalo Dinner will be at H.W. Wilkey Elem., Leitchfield, Nov. 21. Dinner begins at 5 p.m., serving buffalo burgers, buffalo chili, and hot dogs. Singing begins at 6 p.m. All proceeds go to Sulphur Wells Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. For more information call 589-0751.
11/22/08 Natcher Elem., 1464 Cave Mill Rd., Bowling Green, will have a Pancake Breakfast and Craft Fair Nov. 22. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for $3 will be from 6-11 a.m. Craft Fair with local craft vendors will be from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 779-7173.
11/23/08 Benefit Concert for GTO Marriage Ministries will feature Phil Keaggy, Gospel Music Hall of Fame member. The concert will be at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 5115 Blue Hole Rd., Antioch, TN, Sun., Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. GTO is partnering with Nashville Rescue Mission by holding a food drive. Please bring a non-perishable food item to the concert. Tickets are on sale for $10 at any Lifeway Store in the Nashville area or on online at www.marriages.net.
11/25/08 American Red Cross will have Blood Drives in Bowling Green on Tues., Nov. 25, from 7 a.m.-12 noon at DESA, 2707 Campbell Lane, and from 12 noon-5 p.m. at The Medical Center, Health & Wellness Center, 2625 Scottsville Rd. For more information call 1-800-448-3543.
11/27/08 Turkey Trot 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will be at Keriakes Park, Bowling Green, Nov. 27. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., walk begins at 8:30 a.m., and 5K begins at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $12 early or $15 day of race. For more information contact Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, 393-3249.
11/27/08 On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, Eleventh St. Missionary Baptist Church, 1035 Kenton St., Bowling Green, will be serving dinner to those who won’t be having a home-cooked meal on that day. This is for those who are homeless, without jobs, or have no means of providing a meal for the family on that day. They will begin serving at 11 a.m. at the church. For more information or for transportation call 842-4911.
11/28/08 Community Action’s Foster Grandparent Program will have their Annual Holiday Meal Fundraiser Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, at Ryan’s, Bowling Green. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will be served from 6 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for children 5 and under and can be purchased by calling 782-3162 beginning Nov. 16, or they will be available at the door until 9 a.m.
11/29/08 Parents Day Out at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Pleasant Ridge, KY, will be Nov. 29, 8 a.m.-Noon, and 1-5 p.m. Free baby sitting appointments can be scheduled now by calling 275-4787 or 314-5402.
12/4-12/28 Southern Kentucky’s Festival of Trees will be held at the Holiday Inn University Plaza and Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, Dec. 4-28. Vote for your favorite decorated tree for $1. All donations from votes go to local food banks to replenish their dwindling supplies. For more information call 843-3205.
12/5/08 Eloise B. Houchens Center, Bowling Green, will celebrate the 30th Annual Trees of Christmas with an Open House on Fri., Dec. 5, 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Kentucky.” The center is open Mon.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. For more information call 842-6761.
12/5/08 The 9th annual Smiths Grove Christmas Parade will be Fri., Dec. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. on Main St. in Smiths Grove. This year’s theme is “A Small Town Christmas.” For more information call 563-4014 or visit the website www.smithsgrove.org.
12/06/08 Pleasant Ridge Community 3rd Annual Christmas Parade will be Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church will have free hot chocolate during the parade and soup & sandwiches in the basement of the church after the parade. For more information call 316-8020.
12/6/08 The Shaker Museum at South Union’s annual Christmas at Shakertown Holiday Market will be Fri. & Sat., Dec. 5 & 6. Antique vendors and Southern craftspeople will have unique gift items for sale. The Preview Party on Fri. from 7-9 p.m. will feature a coffee and dessert bar, performances by the South Union Quartet, and early shopping. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance by calling 800-811-8379. The Open House will be on Sat., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is a monetary or canned food donation which will support local families in need this holiday season.
12/06/08 Keith Ferrin, author of “Falling in Love with God’s Word,” will be holding a Bible Study Workshop at WKU Small Business Accelerator, 2413 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. He will be presenting the Book of John at Cumberland Trace Elem. School on Dec. 7, 10 a.m. For more information call 800-720-5134, ext 1.
12/8/08 Larnelle Harris joins the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra in a live performance of songs from his Grammy-winning CD, Larnelle Christmas. Larnelle Harris with special guest pianist and Grammy-winner Dick Tunney. Monday, December 8thth, 7:30 at Living Hope Baptist Church. For tickets call 846-BGCO or visit BGCO.com.
12/12-12/14 Cross Style Conference will be at Warren Central High School, Bowling Green, Fri. & Sat., Dec. 12 & 13 at 6 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. Speaker Dr. Stephen Manley will remind us that the cross was more than a one day in the life of Jesus. For more information call 842-5024.
Til Further Notice New Philadelphia Missionary Church of Bowling Green, established Aug. 8, 2008, is searching for an unoccupied house or building to use for the use of spreading and teaching God’s word. Contact Allie at 303-6019 or 842-2788 for more information.
Til Futher Notice The Pregnancy Support Center, 1439 Magnolia St., Bowling Green, is in need of diapers, all sizes. They can also use outfits, onesies, socks, shoes, hooded towels, wash cloths, personal products (Powder ointments, washes & lotions) as well as pacifiers, baby wipes, diaper bags, receiving blankets, burp clothes, bottles, and bottle brushes.
Til Futher Notice According to NHTSA, 3 out of 4 kids are not as secure in the car as they should be because their car seats are not being used correctly. One way a parent or caregiver can help increase their child’s safety in the car is by using the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) to secure the car seat to the vehicle. Go to safecar.gov for more information.
Til Futher Notice CASA for Southern Kentucky announces openings for volunteers to be trained to serve as court advocates for children. A CASA representative would like to speak about this opportunity at your church or other organization. For more information visit www.CASAofSCK.org.
Til Futher Notice Researchers have found that, at any given time, ninety-five percent of married individuals are satisfied with their marriage. Yet, forty to fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. No matter how satisfied you are with your marriage, you will face challenges that may push you into that unsatisfied five percent. It’s during these times that marriages fail if they’re not built upon solid foundations. The National Healthy Marriage Institute can teach you how to build a solid foundation. Visit www.healthy-marriage-tips.com for free information.
Til Futher Notice A pastor’s prayer group was formed at the beginning of 2008 with the sole purpose of praying for Morgantown and Butler County. They meet the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at alternating churches each month. For more information call William Sutton, Jr. at 526-2259.
Til Futher Notice Owensboro Christian Church, New Hartford Rd., will host a free community dinner Wed. nights, 5 p.m.-6:15 p.m. They invite everyone to attend Bible Study at 6:15 p.m. For more information call 683-2706.
Til Futher Notice “Angel Food Ministries” is a monthly program where anyone can purchase $60-$70 worth of groceries for only $30. There are no income restrictions. This is high-quality food that arrives mostly frozen and is distributed by volunteers. All orders are paid by cash or food stamps. Orders are being taken at First Assembly of God in Bowling Green, and Greater Ebenezer Temple in Owensboro, for distribution later in the month. Other locations participating in the program can be found on the web at angelfoodministries.org, or call 270-783-8112.
Til Futher Notice Go Somewhere! With GO BG Transit. There are four bus routes thoughout the city limits Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Now the Transit has added a Saturday Shuttle the first Saturday of each month with expanded routes. For complete information call 270-782-3162, ext. 247. |
