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Hey there, Bowling Green! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want your child in BRASS’s new free Bowling Green program?
  • Are your Christmas tree lights and watering habits truly fire-safe?
  • How 50 Bowling Green kids got a $100 holiday shopping spree

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Find out what's happening in Bowling Greenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bowling Greenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 50, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 60 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BRASS launches new children's program in Bowling Green (wbko.com) — Bowling Green families will soon have a free weekly BRASS children’s group focused on building kids’ confidence, social skills, and emotional resilience through creative activities. Starting Jan. 12, the program will serve ages 6–11 and 12–17, and organizers are asking parents to register in advance by phone.
   

2. Bowling Green firefighter urges Christmas tree fire safety (wbko.com) — A Bowling Green firefighter is urging residents to take extra care with live and artificial Christmas trees this season, stressing that tree fires can be far deadlier than most home fires. He recommends watering live trees every two days and avoiding overloaded or altered light strands and extension cords so local families can celebrate safely.
   

3. Carts, cops and Christmas cheer: Bowling Green kids shop side-by-side with law enforcement - WNKY News 40 Television (wnky.com) — Families in Bowling Green saw police trade sirens for shopping carts as 50 local kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs shopped with Warren County officers at Meijer, each with $100 to spend. The long-running Shop with a Cop tradition aims to brighten Christmas for children in need while building positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.
   

4. Glory Baby Ministry hosts 'Glory in the Mourning' support group - WNKY News 40 Television (wnky.com) — A Bowling Green-based nonprofit, Glory Baby Ministry, just hosted an in-person “Glory in the Mourning” support group for women grieving the loss of a baby, offering a shared meal, discussion, and a symbolic craft. Organizers say the new group helps participants feel less alone and invites interested local women to contact the ministry if they’d like to join future meetings.
   

5. Hilltoppers rain points on Campbellsville, bounce back with 102-59 win (wnky.com) — WKU men’s basketball rolled to a 102–59 win over Campbellsville in Bowling Green, improving to 7–3 behind balanced scoring and strong defense at Diddle Arena. Local fans can now look ahead to Friday’s final nonconference home game against Tulsa before the holiday break.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bowling Green

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    Tuesday December 16
  • Boys Varsity Basketball vs Barren County High School
    Warren County , 8140 Nashville Road , Bowling Green
    7:30 pm
  • Thursday December 18
  • Boys Freshman Basketball vs Edmonson County High School
    Warren County , 8140 Nashville Road , Bowling Green
    6:00 pm
  • Girls JV Basketball vs Fort Campbell High School
    Warren County , 295 Richpond Road , Bowling Green
    6:00 pm
  • Boys JV Basketball vs Edmonson County High School
    Warren County , 8140 Nashville Road , Bowling Green
    7:15 pm
  • Friday December 19
  • Boys Varsity Bowling vs Warren Central High School
    Warren County , 2710 Scottsville Road , Bowling Green
    5:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Bowling vs Warren Central High School
    Warren County , 2710 Scottsville Road , Bowling Green
    5:00 pm
  • Girls JV Basketball @ Edmonson County High School
    Warren County , 220 Wildcat Way , Brownsville
    6:00 pm
  • Boys JV Basketball vs Owensboro Catholic High School
    Warren County , 8140 Nashville Road , Bowling Green
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Chloe Chaney signing with Campbellsville University
    Simpson County Franklin, KY 42135
    11:00 am
  • Warren Central Girls Varsity Basketball @ Edmonson County
    Edmonson County High School , 220 Wildcat Way , Brownsville
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday December 17
  • Dog Pound Cruise In
    The Dog Pound , 806 Mammoth Cave Rd , Cave City
    4:00 pm
  • Thursday December 18
  • ECMS Boys BB vs Metcalfe (away 6/7/8)
    Edmonson County Brownsville, KY 42210
    5:30 pm

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  • This dog appears lost.
    He is at 791 Dunbarton Ave at the moment. Has a collar but no tags. If you know where he belongs, please let the owner know. He doesn’t like the… (Nextdoor Hunters Crossing)
  • Whomever owns this rooster, please keep him at his home.
    He's been running over to my neighbors house everyday for the past couple weeks. Looks like he enjoys eating the bird feed. My dog is not fond of him… (Nextdoor Springhurst)
  • Drury Hotels Company, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bowling Green. Apply here.
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