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Now-9/4 Visit the Warren County Public Library by Sept. 4, to register to play “Step Up to the Plate” baseball trivia contest. You could win a trip to Cooperstown, New York, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. For more information visit www.ala.org/baseball.
Now-9/8 Registration is open for Bowling Green Parks and Recreation’s Adult Dodgeball program. Leagues offered are Main Event, Contender’s, and Coed. Standard Registration with Uniform Team fee is $85--deadline Sept. 1. Standard Team fee is $60--dealine Sept. 8. For more information call 393-3584.
Now-9/15 Glasgow Business & Professional Women’s Club is accepting vendor applications for its 32nd annual arts, crafts, and gifts show to be held Sept. 25. Registration is required by Sept. 15. For more information call Karin at 590-1935 or email hallplace@glasgow-ky.com.
Now-9/18 Teams are needed to compete in The Big Brown Truck Pull, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics Athletes of Bowling Green/Warren County. Teams of 15 will pull a UPS 18-wheeler a distance of 12 feet. The team with the fastest time will be the official champs. Competition will be at Circus Square, Bowling Green, Sept. 18. Sponsor a 15 member team or a team member. For more information call 393-3249.
Now-9/18 Teams are needed to compete in The Big Brown Truck Pull, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics Athletes of Bowling Green/Warren County. Teams of 15 will pull a UPS 18-wheeler a distance of 12 feet. The team with the fastest time will be the official champs. Competition will be at Circus Square, Bowling Green, Sept. 18. Sponsor a 15 member team or a team member. For more information call 393-3249.
9/2/10 Outdoor benefit concert for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society featuring the local band Minimum Wage will be at Candlewood Suites, Bowling Green, Sept. 2, 5-8 p.m. There will be food, inflatable bounce house, speed pitch game, corn hole tournament, silent auction, along with a visit from Bowling Green Hot Rods mascots Axle and Roscoe. For more information calla 320-2429.
9/3/10 Women Transformed by Trusting the Lord women’s conference at Walnut Memorial Baptist Church, Owensboro, will be Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mary Mohler, wife of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler. The $15 cost includes breakfast, lunch, and a t-shirt if registration is received by Sept. 3. For more information or registration form visit www.walnutmemorial.org or call 684-7234.
9/5/10 Crossmen Quartet will be in concert at Hartford Christian Church, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. A free will offering will be received. For more information call 274-0009.
9/5/10 Benefit for Ryan Devine, who lost his wife, father-in-law, and two little boys in a house fire, will be at Sam’s Club, Owensboro, Sept 5, 2-5 p.m. There will be a silent auction, face painting, and food. Local businesses are asked to donate items for the silent auction. To donate items call 688-5886.
9/7/10 Rachel’s Challenge will be at Butler County Middle School, Morgantown, Sept. 7. Morning assembly will be at 8:30 a.m., community event/hot dog supper at 5:30 p.m. Help students start a chain reaction of kindness based on a challenge issued by Rachel Scott, the first victim in the Columbine High School shootings. For more information call 526-5647 or visit www.rachelschallenge.com.
9/7/10 2010 Voices United Choir combines 12 Morocco students with 18 Kentucky choir members. Third Baptist Church, Owensboro, will host the choir in a free concert Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. The combined choir will sing African songs sung in French. For more information call 502-426-1931.
9/7/10 Russellville Aglow will meet at 145 E. 5th St., Russellville, Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. Patricia Long, President of West Ky Area Team for Aglow, will be the speaker. For more information call 539-6858.
9/10-9/12 Alpha Theta of Epsilon Sigma Alpha announces their annual Antique Show and Sale to be held at Knights of Columbus Hall, 911 Searcy Way, Bowling Green, Sept. 10-12. There will be antique furniture, quilts, china, jewelry, glassware, primitives, linens, and more. Admission is $5 and good for all 3 days. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and 16 local agencies. For more information call 842-5991.
9/11/10 Right to Life of Owensboro’s Walk for Life Fundraiser will begin at Our Lady of Lourdes, South Frederica St., Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. for the 3 mile walk. Prizes will be awarded for different categories. For more information call 685-4922.
9/11/10 Harvest Jam 2010 will be at Meade County Fairgrounds, Brandenburg, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Bands include Brian “Head” Welch, Inhale Exhale, Adelaide, Cord of 3, and more. Cost is $5 at the gate. For more information call 903-6065.
9/11/10 Mercy29 is hosting an event to raise awareness for global human trafficking and child slavery at PromiseLand Metro Church, 2nd St., Owensboro, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. For more information call 315-2199.
9/11/10 Community Gospel Singing will be at First Baptist Church, 621 E. 12th Ave., Bowling Green, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Presented by the Heartland Quartet, the “Homecoming style Southern Gospel” singing will feature hymns and older gospel songs sung by a choir of over 80 invited members of favorite regional southern gospel singers and musicians. A love offering will be received. For more information call 358-0002.
9/11/10 Recognition Service honoring police, fire, military, and emergency personnel will be at Crossroads Church, 145 Crossroads Way, Russellville, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. For more information call 725-1610.
9/11/10 St. John United Methodist Church, Owensboro, Men’s group will have a Community Steak Dinner, Sept. 11, 5-7 p.m. Menu is steak, salad, baked potato, dessert, and drink for $10. For tickets call 683-6326.
9/11/10 Music Festival at Christian Outreach Church, 2110 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, will be Sept. 11, 12 noon. There will be music, games, prizes, drawings, and food--all free. For more information call 231-3536.
9/11/10 “Cry Out America” prayer rally will be on the Ohio County Courthouse Steps, Hartford, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. Join in prayer for our nation, state, county, churches, pastors, and all leadership. For more information call 256-5564 or 256-4124.
9/16/10 Warren County Public Library’s My Life is an Open Book speaker series continues with Joe Bonsall, 30-year member of The Oak Ridge Boys, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. The event is free, but tickets are required for admittance. Tickets are available at the Main Library and Bob Kirby Branch. The event will be held at Christ Episcopal Church next door to the Main Library on State Street. For more information call 781-4882 or visit www.warrenpl.org.
9/18/10 2nd Annual Teen Praise and Worship will be at Community Center Auditorium, Hartford, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. There will be young local artists performing, and dramas and human videos performed by area youth groups. For more information call 313-0060.
9/18/10 Fifth Annual Mary Kendall FUNd Ride for bicycles will be at Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd., Owensboro, Sept. 18, registration 7:30 a.m., rides begin 8 a.m. There are four routes, 15K, 30K, 60K, and 100K. For more information go to www.kyumh.org or call 782-9517.
9/18/10 Bowling Green Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 807 Campbell Lane, will have their Kuntry Store, Sept. 18, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale. For more information call 781-3295.
9/19/10 Bless Our Schools Sunday, sponsored by Moms In Touch International, is Sept. 19. Churches around the world will honor educators in their congregations by praying for local schools, staff, and students. For more information visit www.momsintouch.org.
9/25/10 St. John United Methodist Church, 2160 Griffith Ave., Owensboro, will have their Craft Fair Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be vendor booths, food, and silent auction. Booth rental space is available. For more information call 683-6326.
9/25/10 Crosspointe County Fair will be at Crosspointe Baptist Church, 550 Worthington Rd., Owensboro, Sept. 25, noon-7 p.m. There will be free food, inflatables, petting zoo, pony cart rides, truck show, quilt show, and vegetable exhibit. Musical guests for the afternoon are Fire for Freedom (Contemporary Christian), Grandview Junction (Bluegrass), and Central Harmony (Gospel). For more information call 344-0902.
9/25/10 Marty Raybon will be in concert at Breckinridge County High School, Harned, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are $20, general seating $10. Proceeds benefit Breckinridge Co. area fire departments. For more information call 314-4922.
10/19/10 Pathway of Hope Pregnancy Support Center Annual Fundraising Banquet will be at Second Baptist Multi-Ministry Life Center, Greenville, Oct. 19, 6 p.m. Entertainment will be by Denver & The Mile High Orchestra. Tickets are $20. For more information call 377-0045.
10/28/10 Bethany Christian Services will have a New Friends BBQ Dinner at Hillvue Heights Church, Bowling Green, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. Information about intercountry and domestic adoption will be given. Reservations are required for this free evening by calling 535-4516.
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.
Til Further 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 Further 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, Greater Ebenezer Temple in Owensboro, Third Baptist Church in Owensboro, and Thruston United Methodist Church 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.
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