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Now- 2/10/12 The WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships recognizes outstanding volunteers in the regional area through the President’s Volunteer Service Award. If you know a child, adult, or group that performed outstanding volunteer service in 2011, consider submitting them for the award. Information must be provided by February 10th. Visit www.wkualivecenter.com or call 270-782-0082.
Now- 2/12 Project Freedom, Owensboro Christian Church, Owensboro, Ky., asks what could the people of God do for the kingdom of God if we were debt free? Classes are underway and available throughout the week. This is for 13 weeks, Childcare and scholarships are available if needed. For more information please contact: Bill Anderson 270-852-2163 or the website : http://freedom.myowensborochristian.com
Now- 2/29 Come and join other Christians in the Glasgow, Ky. to be part of the event "Active Love," as they unite with one another and prayer walk for the community. Barren County Courthouse will be the place to meet at 6 a.m. each morning of February. For more information call: LaVonia Olson at 270-678-9213
Now- 3/23/12 Community Education Enrichment Winter Term classes are online now! Take a class, stay active, and engaged, and help yourself stay young. Everything from Yoga to Guitar to Computers is available. For complete details call: 270-842-4281 or go online to www.commed.us and look under Adult Enrichment.
2/4/12 Smiths Grove Presbyterian Church, is having their Annual Chili Supper on February 4th 2012 in the life Center on 2nd and college street Smiths Grove, Ky. From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm this includes chili, hotdogs, dessert and drink for $7.00 For more information contact: Mary Thies at 270-563-4136 or email: mjtmary@insightbb.com
2/11/12 The symphony presents their annual “ Symphony Soiree Harmony of the Heart “ fundraising event on, Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:30 pm . At The Village Hall Grand Ballroom at the Club at Olde Stone. There will be a elegant dinner dance, silent auction and more. Reservations are required for this even. And the cost is $75 per person and tables of 10 may be reserved. For more Information call 270-745-7681 or go online to www.ThesymphonyatWKU.org
2/11/12 Powder Puff Mechanics, National Corvette Museum , Bowling Green, Ky. February 11th 2012 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. This is a course designed for the female driver, car owner, and consumer. It will help ladies be better prepared to help care for their car and to understand the basics of car care and maintenance. Cost is $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for students, The price includes seminars, lunch and museum admission. Girl Scouts can earn a Powder Puff mechanics patch and parents accompanying a girl scout will receive the $10 student rate when they register through their local office at 270-842-6137. For more information contact: Jackie Utzler at 270-467-8852 or email: Jackie@corvettemuseum.org
2/12/12 Owensboro Christian Church, Owensboro, Ky. presents Ned and Joan, February 12, from 5-7 p.m. This family team entertains with a unique blend of comedy, illusions and juggling. There is no charge for this event. For more information contact: Josh Albers at 270-683-2706 or email: jalbers@owensborochristian.org
2/16-2/18 Full Gospel Tabernacle, 701 Poindexter street, Owensboro, Ky. Will be having their revival on February 16th through 18th 2012, at 7:00 p.m. come and enjoy revival and fellowship with guest speaker Howard Robertson. There will be refreshments afterwards. For more information call: 270-275-9017.
2/17/12 American Red Cross will be having a blood drive on Friday, February 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Medical Center located at 250 Park St. in Bowling Green, Ky. All presenting donors receive a free ceramic soup mug and spoon set, and a recipe card from celebrity chef Cat Cora, while supplies last. For more information call: 745-1000
2/17/12 Community Education will be having their 7th annual Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser , Spell-a-Bration 2012, it will take place on Friday, February 17 at the Sloan Convention Center, and feature teams of 3 competing in a spelling bee based on the annual Scripps Bee. Featured activities for the evening will include a meet and greet reception at 6 p.m.. A costume contest, a silent auction, dancing and music with Cindy’s DJ and Dance, and more! For more information on the bee you can call 270-842-4281 or the website: www.commed.us/spell.htm
2/18/12 Children’s Ministry Day , February 18 at the Warren Association of Baptist from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Children in grades 1st-6th will get to participate in a mission project. Children will be creating bookmarks and encouragement notes for students and boxing up school supplies. Some of the items you are encouraged to bring are hand santizer, paper towels, and tissues. For a complete list of items and more information about the day, please call Elizabeth Rheaume at 270-202-5226 or email: erheaume@insightbb.com
2/22/12 Eastwood Baptist Church, 500 Eastwood St. Bowling Green, Ky. will be having a blood drive on Wednesday, February 22nd 2012, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call: 270-842-7867
2/23/12-3/7/12 The Public Theater of Kentucky’s Sunburst Youth Theatre presents "A Litlle Princes", Vera Morris’s adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story, February 23-March 4...Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. There will be school day performances available. Tickets: $10 Adults, $8 Children, Students & Seniors. For more information call: 270-781-6233.
2/23-3/1 It's time once again to hit the bowling lanes and positively impact a child’s life with 2012 Rivendell Bowl for Kid’s Sake benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Kentucky: Three opportunities to bowl in Bowling Green at Southern Lanes on Thursday , February 23rd from 7:00 pm to midnight, Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, February 26th from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm and in Glasgow at Ralphie’s Fun Center on Saturday, March 3rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event theme is "Totally Awesome 80’s" Bowlers are encouraged to dress as their favorite 1980’s icon. There are opportunities to earn and win prizes ranging from event-themed t-shirts to a $1,000 Ashley Furniture Home Store shopping spree. You can visit www.bbbsky.com to register and for all of the complete information about the event.
2/24/12 Bowling Green High School, 1801 Rockingham Lane, Bowling Green, Ky. will be having a blood drive on Friday, February 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for more information call: 270-746-2300.
2/25/12 Hadley Apostolic Church, 920 Highland Church Bowling Green, Ky. Would like to invite you to a Youth Service on February 25th. At 5:00 pm for a night of Worship, fun, fellowship and sermon. For more information call: 270-392-9415
2/26/12 Bowling Green Christian Academy, Bowling Green, Ky. is having their open house on February 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be staff available to take you on a tour and answer any questions you may have. For more information contact: Paula Bennett at 270-782-9552 or email: pbennett@bgcawarriors.org
2/28/12 Crossland Community Church, 600 U.S. 31 Bypass, Bowling Green, Ky. will be having a blood drive on Wednesday, February 28 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. All presenting donors receive a free ceramic soup cup and spoon set, and a recipe card from celebrity chef Cat Cora, while supplies last. For more information call: 270-842-4428.
2/28/12 Hope House is hosting its 2nd Annual Cooking for Hope. Hope House seeks to alleviate physical and spiritual poverty through gospel restoration by focusing on the needs of the home, neighborhood and the Enterprise Community of Bowling Green. Cooking for Hope will be held at Living Hope Baptist Church’s Connection Center, February 28th 2012 at 6:30 pm. The night will feature dinner prepared by students from the Bowling Green Technical College Culinary Arts Program, live music, silent auction, and the chef’s knock-out competition. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by February 26th by calling Hope House at 270-904-1200 or visit hopehousebg.com for ticket locations.
3/3/12 Eagle Flight 5K, will be at Keriakes Park, Bowling Green, KY, on March 3. The 5K run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. and the 1 mile walk will begin at 9:45 a.m. This race will benefit the youth of Dishman-McGinnis Elementary School in providing them with new educational resources and scholarships for college. Registration fee is $20 for walkers and runners which includes ticket to pasta dinner to be held on March 2 at the school. For more information contact: Jennifer Johnson at jennifer.Johnson@bgreen.kyschools.us or call 270-746-2250
3/3/12 Help feed a family during American Red Cross Month by participating in a food drive on Saturday, March 3 at Wal-Mart off Campbell Lane behind in Bowling Green, Ky. Volunteers will be accepting donations from 9 am to 3 p.m. All donations directly benefit those in need in South Central Kentucky. A shopping list of needed items to donate will be printed in The Daily News and will also be available at Wal-mart on Saturday the 3rd. For more information call: Terry Reagan 270-745-6488.
3/3/12 There will be a benefit singing for the Boyd Family on March 3 at 6 p.m. at Tenth Street General Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Ky. This event is hosted by several churches in the community and performances by special singers. Sandwhiches and chips will be served after the service. For more information contact: Joe Boyd at 780-4801
3/3/12 AARP Driver Safety Program, National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Ky. 9:00 am-1:30 pm This safety course is a four-hour classroom refresher for motorists aged 50 and older. This course will provide a review of driving skills and techniques, as well as strategies and tips to help you adjust to normal age-related physical changes that may affect your driving ability. Insurance companies will give you a discount for attending this course. $12.00 AARP members (please have membership card with you) $14.00 Non-members. Lunch can be pre-ordered and purchased in the morning and delivered to you in class from the Corvette Café. To register call: Jackie at 270-467-8852 or stop by the museum.
3/9/12-3/10/12 Warren East High School presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella , in the school auditorium ,Bowling Green, Ky. March 9th and 10th 2012 at 7:00. The tickets will be sold at the door starting at 6:30 each night. All tickets are $8.00 and children 5 and under are free. For more information contact: Jennifer Folsom at 270-904-0891 or email: j.k.art.smarts.music@gmail.com
3/16/12 & 3/17/12 United Way of Southern Kentucky is having "Feed The Need" food drive to benefit food banks. This will be a 5 county food drive: Allen, Barren, Logan, Simpson, & Warren counties. Donations are going to be accepted on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 17 from 9 a.m. to 1: p.m. at several grocery stores in the five counties. For a list of the participating stores call 270-843-3205 or visit liveunitedtoday.com
3/17/12 Parents Saturday Out, Fairview United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, KY, March 17 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Each session will be include an age appropriate craft, recreation, movie and snack your children. It is offered at no cost and open to the public. For more information contact: Anne Miller at 270-745-9977 or email: anne.miller@topper.wku.edu.
3/24/12 Owensboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Owensboro, Ky. is having a Spring Craft Show, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 2: p.m. Come out and enjoy a $4.00 lunch with soup, or chili, with a hotdog and dessert. There will be a bake sale to benefit local missions. Come see all the different crafts, jewelry, and homemade items. Its free to the public. For more information call: Gayle Yewell at 270-302-0175 or email: gyewell@roadrunner.com
3/31/12 The 16th Annual Total Fitness Connections Run & Walk for Children to benefit the Family Enrichment Center and support child abuse prevention will be on March 31 at the Basil Griffin Park in Warren County. This event will include something for the entire family. For more information contact the Family Enrichment Center at 781-6714 or visit the website at www.runwalkky.com
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
4/20/12 Gaither Homecoming Spring Tour 2012, featuring the Gaither Vocal Band also appearing Bill Gaither, Friday April 20th 2012, 7:00 pm Allen Arena at Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. For ticket information call 615-966-7075 or www.ticketsnashville.com
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
5/17/12 Foundation Christian Academy, Bowling Green, Ky. will be having their benefit dinner on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Colonel Oliver North . The evening will include a private reception for event sponsors, dinner , keynote speaker address, and a book signing. Tickets and sponsorships for the event are available online at www.fcafalcoms.com or by visiting the school at 2480 Three Springs Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased prior to the day of the event.
5/19/12 Parent’s Saturday Out, Fairview United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, KY, is May 19 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Your children will have an age appropriate craft, recreation, movie and snack. This is offered at no cost and open to the public. For more information contact: Anne Miller at 270-745-9977 or email: anne.miller@topper.wku.edu
7/21/11 Parent’s Saturday Out, Fairview United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, KY is Saturday July 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. You children will enjoy an age appropriate craft, recreation, movie and snack. There is no cost and is open to the public. For more information contact: Anne Miller 270-745-9977 or email: anne.miller@topper.wku.edu
Til Further Notice Prayer and Reflection days are presented the first Friday of every month this year, except July. at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky. (located 12 miles west of Owensboro on Hwy. 56). The event will feature group prayer, quiet time, lunch, faith sharing; each reflection day will have a specific theme. Future dates and themes are: June 3 ("Seeking and Finding"), Aug. 5 ("Hearts on Fire"), Sept. 2 ("Instruments of God"), Oct. 7 ("The Falling Leaves"), Nov. 4 ("Faithful Love"), and Dec. 2 ("Homecoming"). For more info Contact Kathy McCarty at kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org or 270-229-4103 ext. 802. Get more info at www.msjcenter.org
Til Further Notice With 1 in 88 military children diagnosed with autism, the families face extraordinary challenges. But there is hope. With intensive ttreatment, the lives of children with autism and their families can be changed. To learn how you can help a military child with autism, go to acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org
Til Further Notice Single Adult Outreach Ministry at Wesleyan Christian Center, 3300 Frederica St., Owensboro, will meet 1st & 3rd Saturdays or each month, 6 p.m. There will be teaching on Relationship Development with open discussion.
Til Further Notice Foster children in Kentucky are currently using trash bags to pack their belongings as they leave their homes. Donate a new, unused duffle bag or backpack to help show these kids they nor their stuff are trash. For more information visit www.acasefordignity.com
Til Further Notice Butler County Prayer Focus will meet the first Tuesday of each month. For more information contact: Brother William Sutton, Jr. at 270-999-1307
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, fried taters, and coffee. All are welcome. For more information call 303-0530.
Til Further Notice The River, a new and vibrant church at 300 South Broadway, Glasgow, is having services on Sat. nights, 7 p.m. “Everything the river touches shall live.” Ezekiel 47:9 For more information call 590-4273.
Til Further Notice Cave City Christian Church, 300 Broadway St., Cave City, sponsors a weekly clothes closet with free new and gently used clothing each Thursday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 773-3642 or 773-3643
Til Further Notice 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.
Til Further Notice Bethany Christian Services now has an office in Bowling Green, providing services throughout Kentucky. Bethany is a full-service adoption agency offering pregnancy counseling as well as domestic, international, and embryo adoption. Bethany’s mission is to manifest Christ’s love and compassions while offering quality social services. For more information call 535-4516 or visit www.bethany.org.
Til Further Notice Every day, thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. That’s why the American Cancer Society works to provide transportation services to assist patients in getting to and from their treatments. If you or someone you know needs assistance or if you’d like to help provide transportation, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer. Org.
Til Further Notice S.N.O.W. (Special Needs Outreach & Witness) Ministries of Cave City Christian is a ministry for mentally challenged and developmentally disabled adults in the Mammoth Cave Area. Services include Sunday morning Sunday School at 10 a.m., Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., at Cave City Christian, 300 Broadway, Cave City. For more information contact Beau at 308-5368.
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