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[ July 31, 2020 ] It’s time to grow up and think of others… wear your damn mask! SOKY Events
[ April 9, 2020 ] Good news from bad times and thanks to the good guys! SOKY Events
[ December 7, 2024 ] Amazing holiday entertainment at The Mint Gaming Hall Community
[ December 7, 2024 ] Christmas Cardinals from the Wild Bird and Nature Store Community
[ December 7, 2024 ] Living in the “Big 3” helps people stay strong and faithful Community
[ December 7, 2024 ] Holiday decorating when your home is for sale from Perry Thessen Community
[ December 7, 2024 ] Gift giving and decorating made easy this Holiday Season from Off The Square Mercantile Community

Three reasons to support museums

April 2, 2020 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

Why are museums awesome? Here’s some fast facts on why you should support your local museums. Museums are good for well-being. Several studies have shown the personal and communal benefits of visiting museums. These include […]

Call for artists for 2020 US Bank Celebration of the Arts

January 3, 2020 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

The Kentucky Museum invites professional and amateur artists to submit one artwork for display and judging in the 2020 US Bank Celebration of the Arts. The show will begin with an opening reception and […]

Pick me, squeeze me, make me wine

August 2, 2019 1

As the summer comes to an end and schools and colleges get back in session, it brings around an important time for the wine community. August will start the beginning of grape harvest. Depending [...]
There’s still time to consign!

August 2, 2019 1

What is consignment anyway? Consignment is the best way to recycle your GREAT kids’ clothes, toys, equipment, furniture and MUCH more. Let’s face it… our kids are growing out of their clothes [...]
Kids on the Block

August 2, 2019 1

Kids on the Block Pound the Pavement The 7th Annual Scotty’s Pound the Pavement will be held August 17 at Kereiakes Park in Bowling Green. This event is the largest kids run in south central Kentucky [...]
2019 marks Family Enrichment Center’s 40th anniversary

August 2, 2019 1

My how time flies when you are helping families! In 1979, a small group of women wanted to do something to address keeping children safe in Bowling Green and surrounding counties. In an effort [...]
Franklin & Simpson County celebrate bicentennials!

June 28, 2019 1

What do you get when you take a piece of Allen, Logan and Warren County and a bucket of water from Drake’s Creek poured into a fake well? You get the founding of Simpson [...]

Tackle spring sneezes & allergies at Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave

April 1, 2019 Comments Off on Tackle spring sneezes & allergies at Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave

As spring arrives with its beautiful flowers and budding trees, pollen and allergens in the air may leave you fatigued with watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and experiencing a scratchy throat. If you already have [...]
Charles Forrester, a retrospective exhibition

September 3, 2021 Comments Off on Charles Forrester, a retrospective exhibition

The Downing Museum is proud to announce a retrospective exhibition of the sculpture and drawings of Charles Forrester (1928-2010), September 13-November 14, 2021. In addition, a screening of the award-winning documentary film, A Line Unbroken: The [...]
My stressed out, crazy, beautiful life

October 8, 2020 Comments Off on My stressed out, crazy, beautiful life

I’m overwhelmed. I’m not sure how things have gotten back to a point where everything seems so chaotic again. Could it be having four children? Could it be that all four children are here all [...]
It’s a horse’s world at Rainhill Equine Facility

December 28, 2023 Comments Off on It’s a horse’s world at Rainhill Equine Facility

If this is the first time you have picked up a copy of SOKY Happenings, congratulations! You have made a wise choice. This free publication is widely distributed in South Central Kentucky, giving over 10,000 readers access to people, [...]