Author: Amelia Vega

BikeWalk BG hosting Joyride Adventure

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The BikeWalk BG Weekend Joyride Adventure will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3. The ride will begin and end behind the Community Farmers Market at 2319 Nashville Road Bikers must arrive at least 15 minutes before and will begin the joyride at 8:30 a.m. The total distance estimated for the ride is between 10 to 12…

Free back-to-school haircuts to be offered at local salon

Studio 90 Salon and SpaCAVE CITY, Ky. – Studio 90 Salon and Spa will offer a free haircut service to area students on Aug. 4. The back-to-school service is not exclusive to Cave City – the salon says any student from surrounding areas can attend. The event will last from 2 to 4 p.m. at 9182 Happy Valley Road. Studio…

Caverna FRYSC Readifest set for Aug. 1

Caverna Family Resource and Youth Services CenterCAVE CITY, Ky. – Readifest plans to assist families in preparation for the upcoming school year. The Caverna Family Resource and Youth Service Center will host the event at the Cave Area Conference Center. This event is only opened to Caverna students. Guests will receive free school supplies, backpacks and open enrollment for grades…

DSSKY calls for T-shirt design contest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky announced a T-shirt design contest for the 26th annual walk. By Aug. 5, DSSKY encourages the community to submit designs for this year’s walk T-shirt. All submissions need to go through the Buddy House here. The 2024 theme for the 2024 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is “Wild About Down…

BeachFest being held at Barren River Lake next week

LUCAS, Ky. – Friends of Barren River Lake & Park will host BeachFest, a family-friendly event on July 27. The event will be at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food trucks will be on site, including Sweet T’s Lemonade, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, More Than a Mouthful and Philly Willys Cheesesteak. Kid activities…

Silly Safari Shows to be at Hart County Public Library

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County Public Library wraps up their Summer Reading Program with Silly Safari Shows Inc. Silly Safari Shows is an interactive presentation of live animals. Guests will learn about the animals’ behaviors, habitats and general facts about them. The show will be on July 19 at 10 a.m. Registration is not required for this event. For…

Next tennis camp at Kereiakes Park slated for August

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local tennis camp began in June, but there is still time to register for the August camp. Bowling Green Parks and Recreation conduct a summer tennis camp for children and adults. The camp develops beginner and intermediate levels to advance participants’ skill sets. Campers must be older than five, and any aged adult can attend…

Farmers RECC warns about electric meter risks

Source: Farmers RECC. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is raising awareness on potential dangers with electric meters. Farmers RECC services 11 south-central Kentucky counties. An electric meter keeps track of the amount of energy flowing through an area. Most are a part of a high voltage circuit. Farmers RECC emphasized the importance of safety when around…

Battle of the Badges blood drive to take place July 19

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Battle of the Badges blood drive is taking place on July 19. Battle of the Badges encourages first responders and the local community to donate blood to save others. The Bowling Green Police Department and the Bowling Green Fire Department will battle to see how many participants either side can get. The prize is an…

Reception for new U.S Citizens to convene at the Sloan Convention Center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is hosting a Reception for New U.S Citizens on Sept. 10. The event will celebrate those who gained U.S citizenship from September 2023 to September 2024. Guests must fill out a Google form to receive their ticket here. The reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sloan…