Staying active and engaged is one of the best ways to stay young. Call Bowling Green Warren County Community Education to find out about adult enrichment classes through June 30, 2012. There are classes for everyone, from recreation to cooking to language to arts and crafts! Visit the website at www.commed.usor call 270-842-4281. www.commed.us/enrich.
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 through March 31st. For complete details, call us at 270.842.4281, or go online to www.commed.us, and look under Adult Enrichment.
Scarves are all the rage in fashion these days. Join instructor Pat Hewitt for Knitting 101, or Hannah Ogden for Crochet 101. Whether you're a beginner or want to refine and advance your skills, these ladies are both seasoned instructors who can teach you to read patterns, create a variety of items, and have a great time out. Call us at 842-4281 for details. Or go online at www.commed.us, under Adult Enrichment.
Community Action of Southern Kentucky
Aug 2 2011 2:29PM
Posted 203 days 22 hrs 51 mins ago
Do you like to cook delicious recipes? Do you have a heart for helping local senior citizens? Buy a CommunityActionSeniorCenter Program Cookbook for only $15 or 2 for $20. All proceeds support local SeniorCenter enrichment activities. This "Southern Cooking" cookbook includes many recipes from local seniors and it even comes with its own stand. Help local senior citizens and purchase a cookbook for yourself and get one for a friend, call your local Community Action Senior Center at 270-783-4484.
Warren County Public Library
Aug 2 2011 2:28PM
Posted 203 days 22 hrs 52 mins ago
On Thursday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m., David Bell will discuss his latest book Cemetery Girl. David Bell is currently an Assistant Professor of English at Western Kentucky University. His previous novels are The Condemned and The Girl in the Woods. Robert Dickey practiced law in Kentucky for 40 years. He has written three nonfiction books all featuring Kentucky places and personalities. Dickey's latest book is Greyhound to Vegas: The Odyssey of Hilda Reynolds Krause. He will speak at the library on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 781-4882 or visit: www.warrenpl.org
Delaire Rowe will exhibit her art in the Porter Café gallery at the Main Library. Delaire is the Executive Director of VSA Kentucky, The State Organization on Arts and Disability, a member of the international network of VSA , an affiliate of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout the state, nationally and internationally for the past 30 years. Delaire earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Indiana University and a Master of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College, City University of New York. She has worked as an Artist-in-Residence for the Kentucky Arts Council and taught art courses in the Department of Art at Western Kentucky University. Tony Wycihowski will show his photography at the Bob Kirby Branch. “Views from Adventures” will be a collection of work that covers landscapes, abstracts, portrait, and still life. There will be a mix of new art for 2012 and some classics. This collection will also celebrate the winter seasons and south Kentucky landscapes. Both exhibits run through February 28. For more information about these exhibits or to exhibit your art at the library, please contact Jayne Pelaski at jaynep@warrenpl.org
Warren County Public Library offers several book discussion groups every month: The Bob Kirby Branch Library hosts the Cover to Cover book discussion group the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. The Main Library on State Street hosts two Great Books discussion groups meet each month: (1) the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.; (2) the following Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Smiths Grove Branch Library hosts the Divas book discussion group the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Ashley Fowlkes, Assistant Director, Warren County Public Library 270.781.4882, ext. 203
Janet Armstrong will exhibit her art in the Porter Café at the Main Library starting March 1. Her show consists of large oil paintings of classic cars, old boats and animals.Her interest in art began when she was a small girl and watched her grandfather draw pictures of horses. She studied art then worked for several years as a graphic artist designing and printing t-shirts. She worked overseas in third world countries doing Christian Humanitarian work for 16 years. She used her training teaching children’s art in Albania and Central America. After returning to the United States she participated in art classes and studied oil- painting. “I love painting with oils and seeing all the different ways a painting can develop,” says Armstrong. “It is a challenging medium and one in which I hope to grow in for years to come. Presently I have works in various galleries in Kentucky and work on commission painting cars from photographs for classic car owners.” Deborah Eaton will exhibit her photography at the Bob Kirby Branch starting March 1. From writing to painting to fine art photography, Deborah Eaton has a love for all things creative. Deborah worked at WKU for the Institute for Rural Health while pursuing her BA in Visual Studies. As part of her job at WKU, Deborah was required to take photographs of events. Once achieving her degree she took a position as a Graphic Artist for Fruit of the Loom working there until 2008. Now, she does freelance graphic design and is active with creative pursuits full-time.“My inspiration comes from God’s beautiful handiwork evidenced in the natural world, in wildlife, and in the faces of the familiar and not so familiar people all around the world, says Eaton. “The photographs in this exhibit were taken in beautiful, sunny Florida and around Lexington, Kentucky, at Keeneland Race Track and The Kentucky Horse Park." To celebrate the grand opening of the Smiths Grove Branch, local artist Margaret Beverly will showcase her art at the new branch starting March 17.
The new Smiths Grove Branch of the Warren County Public Library will host Grand Opening activities on Saturday, March 17 and Monday, March 19. On Saturday, children will enjoy a flag-raising ceremony, Broadway the Clown, a balloon launch, and the popular singing group – The Wulfe Bros. These events start at 9:00 a.m.
Best-selling author Philip Gulley will speak Monday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Philip Gulley has become the voice of small-town American life. Along with writing Front Porch Tales, Hometown Tales, For Everything a Season, and I Love You, Miss Huddleston: And Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood. Gulley is the author of the Harmony series of novels, as well as If Grace Is True and If God Is Love co-authored with James Mulholland. He also writes the popular monthly Home Again column. “Philip Gulley’s books celebrate the simplicity of a time where families gathered on the porch, stories were exchanged and moments spent together cherished,” says library director Lisa Rice. “Mr. Gulley personifies the good fortune of living in a small town, we are thrilled he will be speaking at our new Smiths Grove Branch.” A ribbon cutting ceremony and reception sponsored by the Smiths Grove Women’s Club and the Divas Book Club will be held at 5:00 prior to the speaking event. Also, local artist Margaret Beverly will exhibit her paintings for the opening and continuing through the month of April. All events are free and open to the public. For more information about this event, please call 270-563-6651. The new library is located at 115 Second Street.
The Warren County Public Library Mobile Branch stops at Bristow Elementary School each Monday from 10a to 1pm. The Branch is open to the public, along with students from the elementary school. Oh hand is a selection of books, DVDs and audiobooks. For more info log onto www.warrenpl.org
Humane Society Happenings
Aug 2 2011 2:27PM
Posted 203 days 22 hrs 53 mins ago
The Bowling Green/Warren CountyHumane Society offers a wide variety of veterinary services at low cost, including for pets from out of the country or even out of state. These include vaccinations, microchipping, and of course spay and neutering. They even accept appointments and payment of fees over the phone. Call 842-8572, or 783-9404 for more details.
Other Happenings
Aug 2 2011 2:25PM
Posted 203 days 22 hrs 55 mins ago
If you are involved in a charity or a public service effort, or are part of a non-profit organization, All Hit WUHU-107 would love to help you raise those funds, raise public awareness, or promote your charity to make southern Kentucky a better place to live. Simply fax your press release to 843-0454, or complete the "What's Happening" report on this website.
The international 'Eliminate Project' campaign is underway. The Eliminate Project is an initiative to eliminate Maternal-Neonatal Tetanus from the face of the earth. This completely preventable illness takes the life of one baby every 9 minutes. A vaccine to protect one mother and all of her children only cost $1.80. The goal of the following event will be to raise money to save hundreds of lives. The easiest way to learn about it is through this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T79ysJMMdoY&feature=relmfu
Register now for the 2012 Total Fitness Connection’s Run & Walk for Children to benefit the Family Enrichment Center. This event has something for the entire family to enjoy including: a Half-Marathon (13.1 miles), a 5K Run and Fun Walk, and Pump & Run event. Race events will take place at Basil Griffin Park in Warren County on March 31, 2012. There will also be a Pasta Party, an EXPO, children’s activities, and a silent auction on March 30th at the Total Fitness Connection on Three Springs Road. Last year’s event included over 1000 participants and volunteers from six states in addition to KY and raised over $50,000 to benefit Family Enrichment Center in its mission to empower families and prevent child abuse by providing education, social support, crisis intervention and a safe environment for children and their families. All event participants will receive a T-shirt, breakfast reception, “goody bag” and on-site sports massage. Awards will be given in each age division for both the Half Marathon and 5K Event! Families, business, organizations and church groups are encouraged to participate in the event together – as a team! Help the Family Enrichment Center “Imagine a World without Child Abuse” and get your exercise at the same time. For more information on how to train and/or register please visit our website at www.RunWalk Ky.com or call the office at (270) 781-6714. You may also register directly at Active.com.
6TH REGIMENT DRILL
The lawn of Riverview will be the site where the 6th Regiment will drill their new recruits in this annual event Saturday, February 25th. This group of Civil War era reenactors will be on the grounds starting at 1 p.m. to drill and practice other maneuvers. No reservations required.
BOWLING GREEN AND THE CIVIL WAR
Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to host the program "Bowling Green and the Civil War" on Saturday, February 25th at 2:00pm. Nancy Baird, retired Kentucky History Specialist at the WKU Kentucky Library, will discuss the events in Bowling Green during the Civil War and its importance as a military base in Kentucky. Reservations are not required.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Mark your calendars! Riverview at Hobson Grove is pleased to continue the age-old tradition of the Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, March 31st on the grounds of the historic house museum. The lawn will be laden with more than 1,000 filled eggs just waiting for eager children through the second grade to find them. Refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the public and no reservations are required.
For further information, please call Riverview at 843-5565. Riverview is located at 1100 West Main Avenue in Bowling Green's Hobson Grove Park. Please keep in contact with upcoming events by adding us to your Address Book and by becoming a fan of our Facebook page.
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The Locks of Love Event will be March 20th from 2-4PM on WKU's South Lawn. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that creates hairpieces for people under 21 who are undergoing conditions that cause hair loss, like alopecia or cancer. The starting price of wigs sold in retail start around $3,500 and can go as high as $5,000. Often times, these wigs are ill-fitting, require painful adhesives, irritating to the scalp, and are styled too maturely for these young recipients. Through donations, Locks of Love is able to make a hairpiece that creates a vacuum-like seal, so recipients are able to run, jump, and just be children. By donating, you are not just giving the recipient your hair, but self-confidence and helping restore a sense of normalcy back into their lives. Requirements for hair donations: The bundle must be at least 10" long (from the longest layer), the hair must be clean and dry, the hair can not be bleached, however, colored or permed hair is permitted, loose hair will not be accepted, and donations must be in a pony tail. Please donate if you can; look for the Locks of Love tent on the south lawn!
The Western Kentucky University chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority is now accepting teams and donations for the 10th Annual Shamrock Shootout. Each year the event has 60 teams play in a 5-‐on-‐5 basketball tournament raising money for the local Family Enrichment Center of Bowling Green and the national organization, Prevent Child Abuse America. Last year Shamrock Shootout was the most successful Greek sponsored philanthropy event on WKU’s campus raising over $25,000. This year’s event goal is $30,000 and the Bowling Green and Warren County community is being asked to help reach that goal. Kappa Delta welcomes all contributions, and donations of $100 or more are recognized at the event. This includes food donations. This year’s Shamrock Shootout will be held on March 31st and April 1st in the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center on WKU’s campus. For more information or if you would like to donate or register a team please email shamrockshootout2012@gmail.com.
Kentucky Health and Safety Training is offering a Lifeguard class, open to anyone in the community at least 15 years or older, who would like to become a Lifeguard or have a Lifeguard job for the summer! This will be expanded over two weekends: February 17-19 & February 24-26 and taught at the Monroe County Family Wellness Center in Tompkinsville, Ky. The standards for this class are met/taught to the standards of American Red Cross’s lifeguarding course, so any facility hiring for lifeguards, will be able to accept this certification promptly! To sign-up or to get more information… please contact Chase Smith at (270) 535-7282.
Did you know only 26.3% of people volunteered at least once in 2010? The ALIVE Center in Bowling Green is here to help you get connected to volunteering. Whether you want to volunteer at certain events or on a regular basis, giving back to the community is one of the most rewarding experiences. For a full list of opportunities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, please visit www.wku.edu/ALIVE or call 270-782-0082.
Come support Race for a Wish, a 5K run and a 2 mile walk at Ephram White Park on March 17th, 2012. The ladies of Chi Omega are hosting this event that will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. Join the fun as a runner or a sponsor! Visit www.active.com and register online today or www.facebook.com/raceforawish for more details!
Omega Phi Alpha is hosting the 2012 St. Baldricks event on Saturday, March 24th at 3pm on Nick Denes field after that day's Big Red baseball game. This event encourages young men and women to shave their heads to raise both money and support for a childhood cancer cure. Last year, Omega Phi Alpha raised $4500, and seek to raise even more this year. To learn how to lend your support to this cause, please visit http://www.stbalkricks.org or http://www.facebook.com/events/333622056661236.
The Old Union School is having an open house Tuesday, February 28th from 5 to 8pm at their campus location, 714 Old Union Church Road in Bowling Green. This is your chance to meet the teachers, speak with current families, visit classrooms, see samples of their curriculum, and learn more about the school. For more details, call 781-4890, or visit their website at www.oldunionschool.com.
St. Joseph Parrish is holding its 30th annual St Patrick’s Day Reverse Raffle and Dinner to raise money toward the restoration of Bowling Green’s historic St. Joseph Church. The raffle will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on March 17th at 6 p.m., with dinner starting at 7. Tickets are $100 and include a gourmet dinner. For more information or for tickets, contact Ann Embry at 780-0118.
Allegiance Quartet presents the 2nd Annual Homecoming Singing featuring Laney Meredith, and Southland Friday March 16TH at 7PM in the Edmonson county high school auditorium in Brownsville. No admission charge! A free-will offering will be collected during the program to support the groups and donations will be accepted at the door.
