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Happy weekend, Bowling Green!
In today’s happening-today edition: KSP’s Angel Initiative, Marshall Charloff’s Purple Xperience, and someone probably Googled you this week + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
A kinder route to recovery: KSP’s Angel Initiative marks 10 years, connecting 281 people to treatment since 2016. In Warren County, the no-questions-asked program offers a new path for those struggling with addiction — read the full story.
City needs your eyes: After February’s ice storm, Bowling Green Public Works is repairing potholes and asking residents to report them. As of Feb. 19, crews had fixed 41, limited to city maintained roads — see how to report potholes.
Simulating real patient care: In February, UK’s annual iCATS training brought over 900 students from Lexington, Bowling Green, and Northern Kentucky together to practice team-based care, strengthening communication and collaboration across seven health colleges — see how the simulation worked.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
A story set in stone: Bowling Green’s past finds a vibrant home in the Jonesville Buon Fresco Mural at the Kentucky Museum, a bright, layered tribute to the Jonesville community. It blends art, memory, and hometown pride into one striking reset for the senses, inviting reflection on roots and resilience.
Project mojo, unlocked: Quilters and crafty neighbors, Kentucky Quilt Co keeps ideas humming with vibrant fabrics, precuts, batting (yes, wool), notions, and helpful guidance, plus relaxed classes when you’re ready to try something new. Your next make might just find you.
Sip local this week: White Squirrel Brewery pours its own lineup: crisp Kolsch, jalapeño Kolsch, Nut Brown Ale, and a friendly Pale Ale. The room feels like your friend’s great room, only with better beer. Grab a couple neighbors and settle into an easy, low-fuss evening.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🌳 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop @ Jackson’s Orchard & Nursery | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Bring your loppers and that scraggly backyard apple story to Jackson’s fruit tree pruning workshop, where you’ll finally learn what a water sprout is, and what not to cut. Practical, neighborly, oddly satisfying. RSVP to the Warren County Extension Office.
👭 Girls Day Out – Spring 2026 @ Knicely Conference Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Round up your favorite women and hit Girls Day Out in BG for a free-admission spree with 75-plus vendors, chair massages, wine, 3D-printed curiosities, makeup, bath goodies, handcrafted finds, and a food truck. Door prizes roll all day, and yes, retail therapy counts as cardio.
☘ Pageant (St. Patrick’s Theme) @ MainStay Suites Bowling Green North | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Bowling Green is going full St. Paddy’s with a beginner friendly pageant where the kiddos strut, smile, and leave with a tiara and trophy, no tears required. Think less cutthroat, more shamrock sparkle, supportive vibes, and family photos you will actually print.
👜 Purse and Pamper Bingo @ Willow Oaks Golf Club (Glasgow) | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Bingo night at Willow Oaks, but upgraded with dinner, a cash bar, and designer purse prizes you won’t have to fake smile over. It benefits the Barren County Family YMCA’s senior addition, so your lucky streak doubles as karma. Grab a table, rally the crew.
🎤 Patrick Sisk @ Holiday Inn University Plaza | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – One night only, Don’s House of Comedy pops up at the Holiday Inn University Plaza with headliner Patrick Sisk and feature Bonita Elery. Expect sharp, real stand-up with just enough chaos, perfect for date night, old friends, and your too-loud laugher.
💜 Marshall Charloff Purple Xperience @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – From Minneapolis, Purple Xperience delivers a spot-on celebration of Prince and The Revolution, led by Marshall Charloff, a real-deal frontman with Prince pedigree. Dust off something purple. Warm up the hips, and party like it’s 1999, but with better footwear, babysitters, and hydration.
🎸 BGRBA 60’s Showcase @ The Capitol | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Whether you spun these records the first time or you stole your parents’, the BGRBA crew is cranking out a 60s showcase that’s all killer, no filler. Expect student bands, far-out grooves, and the kind of communal, feel-good night that reminds you why downtown hits.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Bowling Green report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 92%
Showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 9%
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
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