Author: Amelia Vega

Buc-ee’s to host First Responders Day prior to grand opening

Photo courtesy of Buc-ee’s. SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – For local first responders and their families, Buc-ee’s will provide free meals and beverages. The event is on June 21, prior to the opening on June 24. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of responding units have a first look at the new location. Free samplings will include jerky, signature sandwiches,…

Summer Solstice at The Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Library presents a celebration of Celtic music and poetry at The Capitol. Celtic music is a traditional sound from northwestern Europe. On June 20, admission is free for attendees, hearing an Irish ensemble beginning at 7 p.m. Artists Rebecca Baumbach, Pat Broaders, Skip Cleaninger, John Skelton, and more will perform. The Irish flute,…

Corvette Museum opens ‘Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined’ in reflection

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Honoring a decade of progress, a new sinkhole exhibit sheds light on obstacles and recovery from the 2014 incident. That February, eight Corvettes in the Skydome succumbed to the sinkhole formed beneath them. Several cars were recovered, and the recuperation process began. The National Corvette Museum’s “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined” exhibit is opened for…

Father’s Day weekend: Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Rolling Hills site inside Beech Bend Raceway, a three-day event will showcase nostalgic cars. From June 13th to 15th, there will be drag racing, a Show N Shine car show, Cacklefest, vendors, swap meets, and more. This event is presented by the Holley, National Hot Rod Association and Beech Bend Raceway. The drag race…

Paws-itive impact: celebrate foster month with the humane society

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – With June being national foster month, the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society encourages taking in pets. BGWCHS is home to dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, mice and more. Residents of Warren County can foster animals for four to six weeks at no cost. No pet experience is needed and people are able to choose any animal they…

Free mouth guards available for student-athletes

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Athletic mouthguards are available for all Kentucky student-athletes at no cost. The Delta Dental of Kentucky Smiles Champion Program is offering free mouthguards from June 3 to June 15. No affiliation with Delta Dental is needed to place an order. The mouth guards have quality impact protection, advanced absorption, work with braces, and are microwavable. If…

Local theatre accepting canned food donations at film festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Capitol Theatre and 7 Mountains Media will host a Canned Film Festival. At no cost, guests can watch two films and are encouraged to bring donation items. These items will benefit the State Street United Methodist Church Food Pantry. On June 14, “Jurassic Park (1993)” will screen at 6 p.m. “Twister (1996)” will begin at…

Warren County Public Library hosting Planetarium Party

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Star Wars meet and greet took place thanks to two local organizations. The Warren County Public Library and Warren County Parks and Recreation Department have partnered to host a Planetarium Party. Attendees will view a Sky Dome show then meet a Star Wars character. The event was held at the…

Adoption event taking place this weekend by Sweet T’s Lemonade

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. –  Tractor Supply Co. is hosting a pet adoption event with Sweet T’s Lemonade. The drink truck will raise money in support of the Allen County Animal Shelter. Friends of the Allen County Shelter partnered up with Sweet T’s to ensure 10% of earnings go toward the shelter. Friends of Allen County Animal Shelter On June 15, Sweet…