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Meet Chris

Meet Dr. Christopher Danby

FAMILY MAN. ANIMAL LOVER. VETERAN.

COLLABORATOR. RESEARCHER. MENTOR.

“I understand that heart surgery patients place a tremendous amount of trust in me. While providing excellent clinical care, I seek to foster that trust with a social awareness and personal commitment to each patient.”

CHRISTOPHER DANBY, MD, FACS

Med Center Health is proud to welcome cardiothoracic surgeon Christopher Danby, MD, FACS, to The Heart Institute. Dr. Danby brings almost 30 years of experience and joins Dr. Randy Carter and Dr. Paul Moore in offering exceptional heart and lung surgical care.

Dr. Danby works hard to build a relationship of trust by making a personal commitment to each patient. He believes in collaborative and coordinated patient care. In addition to heart surgery, his areas of interest include minimally invasive lung surgery and surgical critical care.

MEDICAL SCHOOL: Boston University School of Medicine RESIDENCIES: Walter Reed Army Medical Center Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon Boston University School of Medicine

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Our surgeons offer the most advanced care in the region with the latest technologies and procedures. Dr. Danby joins a highly-skilled team that is consistently recognized as among the best in the nation by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Call 270-796-3330 or visit MedCenterHealth.org to learn more about Dr. Danby and our cardiothoracic services.

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FROM THE EDITOR

EDITORIAL EDITOR

Brad Golliher CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jamie Alexander Caitlin Greenwell Emily Morgan

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

It’s that time of year again: copious amounts of napping, rooting through your fridge to find that leftover turkey, and of course, TV holiday specials!

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Ashley Gleason Do you have a story idea? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestion to news@bgkyliving.com.

For many, the holidays are a state of mind: recalling childhood memories and creating new ones with friends and family. But for others, it’s a time for party planning, gift buying, cookie baking, family gatherings…. you get the picture.

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Andrea Roberson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jamie Alexander Loren Gifford Lindsey Jones

So our goal with this issue is you inspire you to slow down, take in the holidays and relax. This is supposed to be fun, not stressful. This is a time to savor…

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As always, Bowling Green Living prides itself on our commitment to community. Forget Amazon and the mall, show support for innovative, independent local business owners instead. Consider supporting Small Business Saturday instead of Black Friday this year or visit one of the many Holiday Markets around town, where you can find unusual things, handcrafted by people who care. It’s a great way to save money while supporting local businesses. It also gives you more time with family for Thanksgiving before going out shopping.

It’s a win-win for everyone!

Here are five things to start doing now to make the countdown to Christmas the peaceful, joyful time it’s supposed to be: • • • • •

Scale back Make time for yourself Learn to say no Build lasting memories and create new traditions Remember the reason you’re celebrating

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NOV . DEC

THE BUZZ

[06] The real people, places and events that shape our community

THE PULSE

[08] Living Well with Heart Failure

FEATURES

[10] A TRIP BACK IN TIME Take a short drive down Russellville Road to South Union Shaker Village

[19] WENDY’S TWINKLE AT THE TRACK PRESENTED BY U.S. BANK A 2-Mile driving experience with over 350 displays and 1 million lights!

[22] MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

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Keep an eye on your budget while still having a jolly good time

[24] 5 THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER BREAK Shows, activities and events for your family to enjoy

THE ARTS

[26] A MAKER'S HOLIDAY Find the perfect gift from these local artists and holiday markets

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION [36] READY FOR THE NEW YEAR?

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Get a head start on 2020 and make it your best year yet

[42] HOW TO COMMIT TO YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS A few tips to remain committed to those not-so-easy resolutions

THE DISH

[44] FLAVORS OF FALL When the weather turns cool and crisp, it means peak season for autumn produce and comfort food!

THE SCENE

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THE

BUZZ

HOT RODS’ LEADERSHIP RECEIVES TOP HONORS Hot Rods’ General Manager, Eric C. Leach, has been named GM/COO of the year by Midwest League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

Eric joined the Bowling Green Hot Rods in October 2013, and under his leadership the Hot Rods have experienced an increase in attendance and ticket sales as well as substantial renovations to the stadium during the offseason.

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Mammoth Cave National Park has received an additional $10,000 grant to expand its educational programs that will be used to teach local students the importance of the park and its ecosystem.

The park plans to send park rangers to more than a dozen local elementary schools, teaching approximately 800 fourth grade students about geology, biology and environmental stewardship.

For more information, please visit friendsofmammothcave.org.

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LOCAL PILOT ACCOMPLISHES AMAZING FEAT Dr. Gordon Emslie, former provost and physics professor at WKU, logged his 10,000th flight hour on September 24, 2019 at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport.

To celebrate the tremendous occasion, Dr. Emslie was met on the taxiway by a firetruck to shower water over his plane when he arrived.

FRUIT OF THE LOOM RAISES FUNDS FOR IMAGINATION LIBRARY

UPGRADES MADE FOR DOWNTOWN As part of the downtown Fountain Square redesign, construction crews have installed bike racks on College Street in front of Spencer’s Coffee.

The racks along with new sidewalks are being installed to make downtown Bowling Green more pedestrian and biker friendly.

Fruit of the Loom held their 20th annual charity golf tournament on September 14 at Crosswinds Golf Course. Nearly 100 Fruit of the Loom vendors and employees raised more than $56,000 for United Way of Southern Kentucky’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, bringing the six-year total donated to $381,000.

The program provides books to children to assist in fostering a love for reading. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library was founded in 1995 and has delivered more than 103 million books to children nationwide.

More than 266,000 books have been mailed to more than 11,000 children across Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe and Warren Counties.

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THE

PULSE

BY MED CENTER HEALTH

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Have you gotten short of breath while walking, feel fatigued or noticed your socks are leaving marks around your ankles? If you’ve answered yes to any of these, it’s time to talk to your doctor.

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All of these are symptoms of heart failure.

has stopped working. It just means your heart isn’t

Lifestyle, family history, high blood pressure, heart

pumping or relaxing as well as it should. Because

disease and a previous heart attack can cause problems

the heart can’t pump out all the blood that enters it,

with your heart. If you have heart failure, you are not

fluid builds up in body tissues. The most common

alone. The American Heart Association says more

symptoms are shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling

than 6.5 million adults in the U.S. are living this

from water weight gain.

diagnosis.

HOW IS HEART FAILURE DIAGNOSED?

Your doctor will review your medical history and

do a physical examination. In addition, he or she will order one or more of the following diagnostic tests: • Echocardiogram (Echo) that uses sound waves to study your heart’s chambers and valves • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) that records

HOW IS HEART FAILURE TREATED?

If heart failure is caused by a valve in the heart

malfunctioning, it can sometimes be cured with surgery. However, for most people heart failure is an ongoing illness that is treated with medication or devices, such as pacemakers, and lifestyle change. It is very important to work with your doctor to develop a

the electrical activity of your heart and can show

care plan that is right for you.

abnormal rhythms

The Medical Center at Bowling Green recently

• Chest X-ray to view the heart and lungs

received two prestigious awards from the American

• Cardiac Catheterization to look for blockages and

Heart

to measure pressures in the heart

Association

in

recognition

of

superior

treatment of heart failure patients: the Get With The Guidelines:® Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality

All of these services are available at Med

Achievement Award, and Target: Heart Failure Honor

Center Health. “We are committed to providing the

Roll.

best imaging for the most accurate diagnoses and

treatment,” says Teresa Johnson, Radiology Services

FACC, cardiologist with Western Kentucky Heart,

Manager with The Medical Center at Bowling

Lung & Gastroenterology and chair of The Medical

Green. “Each patient is unique, and we do our best

Center’s Heart Failure Workgroup, “is to implement

to make sure they and their physicians have complete information through the most up-to-date technology.”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE HEART FAILURE?

Your heart works by pumping blood to circulate

“Our goal,” said Jacqueline Dawson Dowe, MD,

a higher standard of care for both inpatients and outpatients by ensuring that every heart failure patient receives treatment that meets or exceeds nationallyaccepted recommendations and standards. We also strive to create even more potential for improved patient outcomes by adding additional guideline-

through your body and back to the heart and through

based steps for patient care.”

the lungs where it can be replenished with oxygen.

Having heart failure doesn’t mean that your heart

heart programs, visit MedCenterHealth.org.

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BY CAITLIN GREENWELL

A TRIP BACK

IN TIME South Union Shaker Village

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PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE

Just a short, 10-mile drive from Bowling Green, down Russellville Road, South Union Shaker Village sits on nearly 500 acres of scenic property.

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he Auburn, Ky. historic site served as a home for members of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, more commonly known as the Shakers, for more than a century, said executive director Tommy Hines.

“South Union Shaker Village was active from 1807 to 1922,” Hines said. “By the time the Shakers got to Kentucky, they had a very good reputation and people wanted to be a part of their movement. A lot of people came here not as much for the religious aspect as they did for the comfort level of living here.”

Hines said Shaker villages promoted a “one big happy family” feeling, which was very appealing in the 19th century.

“If you’re living down the road in a log house with your wife and kids and you look up the road and you’ve got these great big modern buildings with smoke rolling out of them, and you smell good food, you were attracted to the lifestyle,” Hines said. “You know that if you come here you’ve got a place to live, a good place to work and three hot meals a day. Your kids are going to be put into a school and your kids are going to be taught a trade.”

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Shakers are known for their communal lifestyle, equality of gender and race, pacifism and celibacy. Today, only one community, near Portland, Maine, still exists.

Hines said South Union Shaker Village was born from the religious revival of 1800.

“The Shakers were already well established throughout the New York area,” he said. “In the early part of the 19th century, they heard about the revivals going on in this region, so they sent missionaries from New England to what in those days they called the West.”

The Shakers first settled in Ohio, and from there branched further south and west, Hines said. In the next four to five years, there were four villages in Ohio, two in Kentucky and one in Indiana.

“South Union is about as far as they got geographically,” Hines said. “We’re considered the most southern and the most western of the villages that lasted a long time.”

Due to its location, South Union Shaker Village was inhabited by American southerners — people from Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia, Hines said. With this came a certain flair.

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“The people coming in here as adults already had their ways of making furniture, cooking, making clothing and ways of building,” he said. “The Shaker mentality is that things should be simple and useful — utilitarian — but South Union has a very southern look and feel.”

Manuscripts, letters and diaries that have been found at the village illustrate that South Union was quite different from Shaker villages.

“We are very distinctive amongst the other villages,” Hines said. “Furniture was so distinctive that was actually used and made at South Union. It is completely different from what you find in New York or what you find in Ohio.

That’s an educational component that needs to be talked about.”

Hines said that about 95 percent of artifacts that are on exhibit and in collections at South Union Shaker Village were actually used or made in the community.

“It tells a truer story about what South Union was really like,” he said.

In 100 years, 24 Shaker villages saw life in America, Hines said. All were built upon the same religious tenants, also focusing on communalism and equality.

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men and women and all races,” Hines said. “Their belief in racial equality wasn’t as difficult in the northeast as it was here.”

The Shakers all lived together in large buildings, still visible at South Union today, which were called dwelling houses. Hines said four dwelling houses stood upon South Union’s property, each housing up to 100 people at the village’s peak.

Hines said South Union Shaker Village had seen great progress from its beginnings up until the Civil War began.

“We consider the Civil War the first big blow to the Shakers as a community because of all the issues that took place,” Hines said. “It disabled them economically. In those days, a lot of what they did to sell products was to go out and peddle. They had wagons, and they also had flatboats and things of that sort, but it was dangerous to travel.”

The Shakers’ pacifism was an issue for many who lived nearby, Hines said.

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Many people often think the Shakers were located far out in the country, in a quiet setting, Hines said. But that’s not at all true as the old Highway 68-80 ran right through the village, which served as the main thoroughfare.

“When you’ve got troop movement with both northern and southern armies coming through here, which they did, they would set up camp because there was lots of wide-open space,” Hines said. “They also quickly found out that these 200 women who lived here could produce massive amounts of food in a short period of time. They took advantage of that so the Shakers fed hundreds of soldiers during the war.”

Civil War encampments didn’t leave the place in the greatest of shape, Hines said. Many troops took up fences and burned them, stole the residents’ cattle and horses and even took their woolens.

“This was an economic and emotional blow for the Shakers,” Hines said. “After the war, they tried their very best to bounce back economically and they just really never did.”

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The railroad had just been built through the village in

1860, right before the war broke out. The Shakers saw great opportunity to be able to increase their commercial ventures, but it also brought more troops, Hines said.

Once the war ended, the railroad also began to take young

people away from South Union Shaker Village.

“When you’ve got a celibate community, and you have

your young workforce starting to go other places, it creates a dent in what you’re able to do,” Hines said.

Culturally, South Union Shaker Village was changing.

Hines said the Shakers always knew that everyone couldn’t be Shakers.

“They weren’t that blind,” he said. “They realized that

this was just for the people that were willing to live this kind of a lifestyle. They didn’t have anything against marriage for other folks though.”

Hines said the Shaker religion worked similarly to that of

a monastic order like Catholic nuns.

“Shaker villages grew all by conversion of adults,” he

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said. “But they did not go out and proselytize and they did not

said. “We have to take out modern additions. You also have

send missionaries out.”

to have architectural engineers coming in, along with HVAC

people coming in to look at the space and try to hide those

Hines said after the Civil War, disintegration was slow. The

population grew smaller but there was never a lack of optimism

modern elements.”

amongst villagers.

restorations are historically accurate.

“They continued to upgrade the village,” Hines said. “They

built a hotel, added steam power to their mills and factories.

They eventually put in electricity and they had running water.

I don’t think they ever thought they’d eventually close.”

By 1922, there were only nine people left in South Union

Shaker Village, but they had 4,000 acres of land in their ownership still at that point.

A lot of their buildings were starting to need major work

at this point. Hines said the Shakers in New York who were in command traveled to South Union and determined the village defunct.

“When they closed the village 1922, they had a large

Hines said he and the staff are instrumental in making sure A Woodbury, Ky. resident, Hines graduated from Western

Kentucky University in 1986 with a degree in historic preservation. While in school, he spent one summer working at South Union Shaker Village as a volunteer tour guide.

“Something about this place intrigued me,” Hines said.

“When I came aboard, it only had two buildings at that point and I just saw such potential. I got really excited thinking about what the future might hold as far as other buildings.”

The timing worked out in Hines’ favor. Upon graduation

from WKU, he said South Union had its very first paid staff

auction,” Hines said. “It dispersed everything that was left –

position open.

personal possessions, clothing, woolens, stoves, land, farm

equipment, livestock. It was a huge event that drew 4,000

here,” Hines said. “And the rest, as they say, is history.”

people that day. The streets were just filled with people.”

Union.

That auction marked the end for the South Union Shaker

“I was the first full-time paid staff person that was hired Hines, now 60, has enjoyed all 33 years he’s served at South

Village, but it served as the catalyst for how the museum has

acquired its vast collection of items.

that you love to do, it’s not laborious and it’s not something you

“Time passes so quickly, and if you’re doing something

“A lot of those people that came to the auction were local,

dread,” Hines said. “When you can get up on Monday morning

so when the museum opened, people were kind enough to

and look forward to the coming week every week, it just kind of

bring things back,” Hines said. “It continues to happen today.

rolls. It’s been a great experience and I love being here.”

Every year, items come back — furniture, personal possessions

and other things.”

The South Union Shaker Village museum originally

opened in Auburn, in a church building in 1960.

Hines said the organization grew quickly enough that in

1972 they were able to purchase two original Shaker buildings and started the museum at its current location. The nonprofit now owns nine original buildings and about 500 acres that surround the village.

Restorations of the village began in 1972 with the largest

building, the Centre House. Hines said they first completed exterior work on the building, and it wasn’t until the 1990s

Throughout his tenure, Hines has seen many exciting

changes come to South Union Shaker Village. The site sees around 7,000 visitors annually, and numbers are up for 2019, he said.

“It’s very encouraging,” Hines said. “I don’t think it’s just

happenstance. Our staff is working very hard to build those numbers.”

South Union Shaker Village offers facility rentals, pop-up

tours that focus on specific subjects like the African-American experience or foodways of the Shakers and other experiential programs to attract new visitors each year.

when major interior work could begin.

“We’re always thinking about the future here,” Hines said.

South Union Shaker Village is located at 396 South Union

Restorations and acquisitions to South Union Shaker

Village are made possible through donations and grants.

Road, Auburn, KY 42206. Regular season tours take place

Oftentimes, it may take several years to complete one building

Tuesday through Sunday. Regular adult admission: $10. Visit

completely, Hines said.

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special events, seasonal hours and other admission prices.

“It’s not just fundraising, it’s research as we go,” Hines

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he NCM Motorsports Park will be a lot merrier

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and bright this holiday season.

their drive-through lights,” shared Katie Ellison,

If you drive down I-65 past exit 28 in Bowling

Director of Marketing and Communications. “IMS

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hosted us for a visit and behind the scenes look

might notice a new attraction that draws your eye.

at their light display. It’s fun to drive through

While the exit has always been eye-catching with

Christmas lights, but even more fun when they’re

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red Skydome, the whir of cars on the track, and the

iconic home of the Corvette at GM Bowling Green

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Assembly, it will now have a new reason to pull you

“Wendy’s of Bowling Green has been a longtime

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the NCM Motorsports Park’s land and facilities,

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board to help make it a success.”

on Thursdays-Sundays, and $20 on Mondays-Wednesdays.

Also joining the lineup of supporters is presenting

Oversized vehicles/vans (12-15 passenger) are $50.

sponsor U.S. Bank. “There aren’t many things that an

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more. Passes can be purchased in advance with credit card

of something so special during the holiday season—a

online at twinkleatthetrack.com, or at the gate with cash

spectacular that will be enjoyed by families not only from our area but also from others visiting our community,” said Craig Browning, Regional President of U.S. Bank.

Wendy’s Twinkle at the Track presented by U.S. Bank

will feature 25 holiday scenes, over 350 light displays and over one million lights. Guests will enjoy driving on

or credit card.

Three holiday party packages are available to choose

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the road course at the NCM Motorsports Park, though at

the all-inclusive packages start at $45 per adult and $30

much slower speeds than the track boasts during their

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MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS

for the HOLIDAY SEASON

holiday FINISH LINE

TIMELINE TO THE

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family photos done

be thankful with family & friends

Small Business Saturday (great time to buy gifts)

decorations up

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t’s so easy to get carried away during the holiday season! The excitement of the season makes carefree

living seem like the only way to go this time of year.

it on credit.” As simple as it seems, it’s very effective to ensure that you avoid getting in over your head with credit card expenses this holiday.

As fun as the season is, however, it’s important to

» If you plan to use your credit card, ensure your

keep an eye on your budget during Christmastime so

bank account has at least 90 percent of the purchase

you’re not faced with a financial crisis later on.

total in available cash.

» Aim to settle your credit card bill on time and in

How can you resist the urge to spend frivolously in

the name of gifts and having a jolly good time?

Consider these tips to manage your holiday cash effectively:

full.

KEEP YOUR PRIORITIES IN CHECK If you have your financial priorities straight for 11 months of the year, you should be more than able to keep them

REMEMBER JANUARY IS A LONG MONTH Resist the urge to spend all your holiday earnings on

in check during December. Here’s the perfect guide: » At the beginning of December, make a list of your

gifts, parties and Christmas decorations. The sooner

responsibilities and prioritize them.

you spend it, the sooner you’ll start to stress out about

» Determine how much of your earnings to dedicate

living through a long January on mere cents.

to each priority.

» Always give thought to emergencies that may

» Put aside the amounts decided upon.

pop up. Leave room in your budget for those spur

» Whatever you’re left with after these priorities is

of the moment things that could come your way in

what you can use for holiday spending.

January.

SET UP BILL REMINDERS If you have a constant reminder of the bills you need to settle during the holiday and immediately after, you’ll be more inclined to manage your money effectively.

GIVE YOURSELF A GIFT TO BRIGHTEN FUTURE HOLIDAY SEASONS Open a holiday account for next year with $10. Then, starting the first week of January, add $10 each week.

As you shop for gifts, decorations, and other holiday

You’ll have $500 to spend freely next holiday season.

expenses, keep your financial responsibilities in mind to

If you put in $20 per week, you’ll have $1,000! Take

ensure you can cover them when required.

the financial stress out of your holidays with this small

» Set up alarms on your phone that remind you days

weekly gift to yourself.

in advance of your bill due date. » Write due dates for your bills on your calendar.

All it really takes is a little bit of discipline and a lot

of focus on what’s most important to you. Remember

AVOID CREDIT CARDS

that there are many more holidays to come, so you may

There’s one saying that can help you avoid credit card

as well leave some of the frivolity for those! Focus on

disasters that you’ll regret for months and maybe even

getting your priorities taken care of before you take the

years to come: “If you can’t pay for it in cash, don’t buy

holiday spending plunge.

Dec. 10

Dec. 12

Dec. 15

Dec. 15-22

Dec. 17

Dec. 18

Christmas cards mailed

party food and supplies purchased

gift shopping done

out of town gifts mailed

all gifts wrapped and hidden

stocking stuffers bought

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Winter Break THINGS TO DO THIS

The winter blues are real. It gets dark early, and it’s too cold to play outside. Don’t let those gloomy days get you down. There is plenty to do in and around Bowling Green during the winter months to keep your family busy. Listed here are several shows, activities and events your family might enjoy this winter!

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Experience a Warren County Holiday Admire some of Bowling Green’s finest family traditions, enjoy a fun filled day with one of the many parades, or take in some history with the Landmark Association’s Christmas Tour of Homes. Visit the historic Eloise B. Houchens Center to view the Trees of Christmas display or catch Holidays on the Hill at WKU’s Van Meter Hall.

Dash over to the Historic Railpark & Train Museum for the annual Festival of Trains and see the region’s largest model train display.

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HIT THE ICE SKATING RINK It isn’t winter without ice skating. Spend an afternoon with the family at the SOKY Ice Rink located in downtown Bowling Green. The 6,000 square foot ice rink accommodates 175 skaters and is located at SoKY Marketplace Pavilion. The ice rink is fun for the entire family! Private parties can also be booked.

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DRIVE THROUGH THE LIGHTS AT THE NCM Experience a NEW drive-through holiday light show on the west track of the NCM Motorsports Park. Cars, buses and other vehicles can drive through more than 350+ displays and 25 scenes totaling more than one million bright lights on a 2-mile stretch of racetrack, November 29 - January 1. For more information, visit motorsportspark.org.

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THINGS KIDS SAY WHEN HE ISN’T DELIVERING GIFTS, WHAT DO YOU THINK SANTA DOES DURING HIS TIME OFF?

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“He decks out his sleigh for the demolition derby and then goes home and drinks hot cocoa by the fire.”

- AJ, age 10

“He plays with Dinosaurs.”

On Decemeber 5, from the makers of critically acclaimed The

“He goes to the beach of course!”

Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes a Christmas-themed show

- Averie, age 7

- Cole, age 3

featuring four popular Eric Carle stories. This magical Christmas story is told in the author/illustrator’s unique and beautiful style and will feature Jonathan Rockefeller’s menagerie of over 75 incredible puppets. For more information, visit theskypac.com.

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“Eats ice cream and has fun with Mrs. Clause.”

- Aiden, age 4

“He turns into a monster.”

“He gets and makes all the toys.

Sometimes he goes sledding for fun.”

- Memphis, age 3

- Peyton, age 6

“Napping.”

- Zane, age 7

CHEER ON THE

Toppers

Get together with other fans on game days. Men’s Basketball begins November 2 while the Lady Toppers begin October 31. Regardless if you watch the Toppers on TV or on the court, the entire family will enjoy the excitement of the game this winter! For more information, visit wkusports.com.

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“He takes care of the North Pole and makes sure his reindeer are fed.”

- Carsen, age 7

“He goes to Holiday World.”

“Checking his naughty list.”

- Emery, age 10

- Tate, age 3

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BY EMILY MORGAN // PHOTOS BY LOREN GIFFORD

During the holiday season, many people are thinking about finding gifts for their loved ones, especially creative, custom ones that impress even the hard-to-buy-for dads.

Bowling Green is full of local crafters and makers selling unique presents perfect for picky friends and family members. They provide gifts that are made by hand, from jewelry, paintings, ceramics, soaps, ornaments and delicious sweets.

When we buy from local artists, we’re not just helping the artists themselves make a living on something they love doing, they’re also supporting the local arts. But the best part about supporting local artists is that it’s a perfect way to experience something new.

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Robbie Martin, a true Kentucky craftsmen, uses his talents to create hand-crafted items made out of barn wood, reclaimed metal, steel, and salvaged items. His products range from unique holiday ornaments, to bottle openers. “I try to create products that resonate with the community… Big Red, the White Squirrel, BGKY, and the state of Kentucky!” Martin is also proud to announce that he is an official licensed vendor to his alma mater, Western Kentucky University! Before Martin was dubbed the name “Hobby Robbie” by his wife, he was a work-at-home dad who was taking care of his daughter who suffered from her near fatal illness and became her primary caregiver. Martin says it was this time that he found his passion for tinkering. In 2018, Martin turned his hobbies into a business and officially created Hobby Robbie, LLC with his wife, his daughter who has made a full recovery, and his two other daughters by his side.

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Benjamin Fox-Ezell has been pursuing woodworking as an art form and business for six years. While Ezell studied woodworking at Western Kentucky University, his unique twist on his traditional craft is largely self-taught and influenced by family members who practiced this craft and mentored him throughout the years. Ezell’s primary work is a blend of turning, flat work, and sculpture carving. He takes great pride in preserving wood materials in a way

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that echoes the voice of the tree it once was. Some of his favorite pieces to

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make are bowls, cutting boards, ornaments, and wall hangings. Ezell loves to create alongside his partner, Laura Beth Fox-Ezell, who is a gifted ceramicist.

They will both be set up at the Shaker Museum Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

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Jules with The

Flowers

Jules Sandlin has taken the Bowling Green floral business by storm this past year. Voted Best of BG in 2018, she prides herself on “[finding] the best flowers to bring to Bowling Green, as well as keeping up with floral trends that haven’t hit our part of the world yet.” It’s not just Sandlin working floral magic, she also has help from her Mom, and her best friend, Belinda Landolt, who is both a creative force and bookkeeper.

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Before she was “Jules with the Flowers,” she studied horticulture at

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Western Kentucky University and practiced her talents while working

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with other local florists. When she decided she wanted to open her a small studio space on Fountain Square and will soon be opening a storefront just off downtown, at 802 Broadway.

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Kentucky n o b r u o B

Barrel

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel was founded by Julia and Jordan Clark in 2015.

Jordan was working for a local liquor company after graduating from Western Kentucky University when he was laid off from his job. This

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unfortunate event was the spark for his realization to start his own business.

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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel specializes in personalized, laser engraved barrel tops. They also sell reclaimed barrels, bottle openers, commercial designs, and other large custom home decor. They also create reclaimed barrel accent walls, as seen in Hickory and Oak. They are happy to create anything you can dream of, as long as it is within reason.

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Jolly m u i r o p m E

Bowling Green native Melissa Jolly started crafting jewelry for fun nearly 25 years ago. After studying Interior Design and Psychology at WKU, she went on to start a family and work a variety of jobs but never stopped her true passion... creating artisan jewelry. In 2011, she and a group of like minded people launched the Community Farmers Market. As this market grew, so did her customer base and this allowed her to eventually break out on her own and go full time online and the occasional art show. She specializes in stone, glass, acrylic, leather,

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suede and hand stamped metals. Learning the craft of metal stamping allowed an extra connection with her customers who trust her to stamp custom pieces representing their family and their journey.

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y a d i l o H MARKET GUIDE

PHOTO BY LINDSEY JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

The holidays are full of traditions: the lights, the decorations, and the rushing to holiday parties and last minute present purchases.

But the holiday market has emerged as a new tradition in cities and towns across America.

Christmas markets were brought to the U.S. by immigrants from Europe.

Today’s version looks a bit different but the main elements of the European holiday market are there: twinkling lights, wooden stalls and the hustle and bustle of people loaded down with gifts.

Today, Bowling Green hosts a multitude of holiday markets, complete with crafts, fashion trends, live music and yummy holiday treats. Many of the markets highlight artisanfocused products for that one-off custom gift.

Mark your calendars for these shopping events and plan to mark everyone off your list!

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GYPSYMOON MARKETPLACE

November 7-9 Thursday 4-8pm Friday 12-8pm Saturday 10am-4pm Highland Stables 1301 B Hunts Lane | Bowling Green, KY gypsymoonmarketplace.com

A bi-annual barn sale hosting 80+ vendors selling an assortment of handmade, homemade & original creations, vintage and antique treasures, original art, home decor, gifts, funky junk, rescued, restored and repurposed items, and more! Weekend Pass $10; Saturday only $5.

FREE CHARMS FROM THE FARM

HANDMADE MARKETPLACE November 16 9am-4pm Circle W Farms 680 Travelstead Rd | Woodburn, KY 270-799-0174

A holiday barn sale tucked quietly away in the Kentucky countryside, hosting a wide selection of locally-made goods, antiques, artisan wares, vintage items, and crafts.

Arts Festival featuring the time-honored holiday tradition of gingerbread houses. Get your photo with Santa, enjoy local entertainment, balloon and caricature artists, and build your own gingerbread house. $5 to build a gingerbread house.

FREE MISTLETOE MARKET

December 6-7 Friday 5-8pm Fri Saturday 8am-1pm SoKY Marketplace 636 Center Street | Bowling Green, KY sokymarketplace.org

Shop for the perfect holiday gift at the SoKY Marketplace’s Mistletoe Market at The Historic Venue on 7th. Come and see some of Southern Kentucky’s best craftsmanship and unique finds for all!

CHRISTMAS AT SHAKERTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET December 6-7 Friday 6-9pm Saturday 9am-4pm South Union Shaker Village 850 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, KY southunionshakervillage.com

HOLIDAYS IN HISEVILLE

One of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 30 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the historic atmosphere of the South Union Shaker Village. Friday Preview Night, $10; Saturday, Canned food item or donation.

Kick off your holiday shopping this season at our handcrafted-item-only, 2-day barn sale in Barren County, KY! Friday, $10; Saturday, $5; Kids 12 & under, FREE.

FREE BOWLING GREEN HOLLY JOLLY

November 22-23 Friday 5:30-8pm Saturday 10am-4pm The Stables at Kleinwood 1084 Center Rd | Glasgow, KY visitglasgowbarrenky.com

FREE GINGERBREAD HOMES FOR THE

ARTS FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY November 23 10am-3pm The SKyPAC 601 College St | Bowling Green, KY theskypac.com

It’s the Fourth Annual Gingerbread Homes for the

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CHRISTMAS EXPO

December 15 12-4pm Sloan Convention Center 1021 Wilkinson Trace | Bowling Green, KY 270-745-0088

Surrounded by over 75+ vendors that come together once a year, you will find special and unique gifts for everyone on your list – in ALL price ranges. Compete in the Gingerbread House competition, the ugly sweater contest, or visit with Santa.

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GypsyMoon Marketplace

BY HIGHLAND STABLES PHOTOS BY LINDSEY JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

Kick-start the Holiday season with us at GypsyMoon Marketplace! The three-day Christmas 2019 GypsyMoon Marketplace will be held November 7th, 8th, and 9th at Highland Stables Event Venue.

Voted as one of the top 20 events by the Southeast Tourism Society, expect to experience one-of-a-kind creations that over 70 vendors have created, curated, and designed just for you! The hand-selected vendors will use their creativity to turn an authentic horse stall into an eye-catching storefront to sell their quality goods that you can gift to your loved ones or use to make your home more festive for the holidays.

There will be an abundance of wonderful food, soulful live music, fun workshops, exciting giveaways, and a shopping experience like no other.

A portion of the gate proceeds will go to Life’s Better Together, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct financial assistance to families with a child or a parent battling an ongoing illness.

The Holidays are the perfect time to create new traditions and to continue old ones. Join us November 7-9 and start the Holidays with us at GypsyMoon Marketplace.

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GypsyMoon Christmas Dates & Times November 7: Girl’s Night!

4-8pm $10 Admission; Kids 12 & under free Live music with Savannah Dean from 5:30-7:30pm and lots of surprises throughout the night.

November 8: Family Night 12-8pm $5 Admission; Kids 12 & under free We will have a special visitor from the North Pole from 6-8pm.

November 9: Workshops 10am-4pm $5 Admission; Kids 12 & under free Workshops and live music with Clifty Creek Band.

Held at Highland Stables Event Venue 1301 B Hunts Lane, Bowling Green, Kentucky This event is rain or shine.

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YOUR BEST YEAR YET

Ready for the New Year?

The New Year is slowly nearing, and with the holiday season already upon us, many of us are beginning to reevaluate some of our life choices.

Making New Year's resolutions is a time-honored tradition all around the world.

We all hope for a better future and the New Year is the perfect opportunity for us to start making the changes that we said we would make—not next week, not next month, or next year.

About 60% of us admit that we make New Year's resolutions but only about 8% of us are successful in achieving them. So fill your resolution list with easy, goodfor-you goals brought to you by local professionals. With one tiny lifestyle tweak a day, you'll feel fantastic and excited to make 2020 your best year yet.

So, what are we all wishing for in 2020?

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Visit Beet Box and ask any question that may be on your mind.

We exist to make eating healthier

attainable, giving you the gift of time. Meals come in a variety of options and most importantly are affordable.

There is never a better time to make a commitment to something so simple.

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YOUR BEST YEAR YET

PA T H W AY S S E N I O R C A R E

Finding the Right Pathway Finding the right pathway for seniors who need a little help caring for themselves is what Pathways Senior Care Advisors is all about.

Pathways helps clients and their families find the right Pathway to the care that meets their needs and goals by equipping their clients and family caregivers with the information needed to make better decisions, save time and money and feel less stressed to meet the challenges they face.

Whether the right path for you is in-home care, independent living, assisted living, or memory care, Pathways will help you choose the option that works best for YOU!

Whether you or your loved one needs home care,

independent living, assisted living or memory care, Pathways will provide a “path” to the right care for you.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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Enriching the Lives of our Youth Boys and Girls Club of Bowling Green is a nonprofit afterschool and summer program. The Club is a safe and positive place for children to spend the most vulnerable times of the day, often when supervision is lacking and temptations are high. The Club enriches the lives of the youth through mentorships, coaching, homework help, educational programs, and hot meals. Our vision is to assure success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors regardless of the circumstances that surround them.

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Thats’ why we’re here.

They provide personal, one-on-one guidance with locally based advisors who have personal relationships with the home care providers and the short-term and long-term care communities. You will be comforted to know that each Advisor has been a part of the local community for many years.

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Senior Care is hard to figure out.

For the rest of the 2019 year, we are having a hygiene drive to help support our members. We are requesting unopened hygiene products such as: shampoo, body wash, toothpast, women’s deodorant, etc.

"The Club gave me confidence in myself and helped me apply for college and get scholarships...

Without the Club I don't know where I'd be."

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Get involved by dropping off unopened hygiene products at 260 Scott Way in Bowling Green, Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm.

Find other ways to get involved at bgobg.org

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FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER

Celebrating 40 Years My how time flies when you are helping children! In 1979, a small group of women wanted to do something to address keeping children safe in Bowling Green, Warren County.

Little did they know, Family Enrichment Center, Inc. would become a regional service provider and safe place for thousands of children and their families.

My friend recently adopted her daughter and on her adoption day, her daughter wore a t-shirt with a starfish on the front. You may be familiar with “The Starfish” story but if not, the story goes like this: A man walking along the beach, noticed a child in the distance tossing something into the ocean. Approaching the child, he asked, “What are you doing?” The child replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they will die”. The man responded, “There are miles of beach and hundreds of starfish. Saving a few won’t matter.” The child thought about this for a moment, then smiled and picked up the next starfish. Gently tossing it into the sea, the child said, “It matters to this one.”

Just like the starfish, my friend’s daughter was one of the 2,800 children in Kentucky waiting to be adopted. Being and/or supporting a foster, adoptive family is needed now more than ever. This experience allows you to give children in need a safe, loving, and nurturing home; a place where their needs are met, their strengths are built upon, and they are allowed to grow up happy, healthy, and safe.

The numbers can be overwhelming and you may wonder how you can help them all. The truth is you can’t, but you can start by helping one because “It matters to this one.”

For more information about Family Enrichment Center/ Adoption call (270) 781-6714 or visit us online at FamilyEnrichmentCenter.com.

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It happens to the best of us. We get off track with our healthy eating and start to feel lethargic, heavy and just, well, blah. Get back on track with a juice cleanse from Zest! Flood your body with vitamins and nutrients to rid of extra toxins in your body, regain your energy, drop the bloat and water weight, experience naturally glowing skin and feel like yourself again!

Never done a juice cleanse before? No problem! We are here to help you every step of the way!

Call the store or order online and see what juice can do for you!

FLORAL & PINE You and your family are WORTH IT!

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This is not a dream - Thieves Household Cleaner does all of this!

When buying cleaning products, we expect them to do one thing clean! We use a wide array of scents, bleaching agents and specialized cleaners to keep our homes sparkling and sweet-smelling - or so we think.

While the chemicals in cleaners foam, bleach and disinfect to make our surfaces gleaming and germ-free - they also contribute to indoor air pollution. They are POISONOUS if ingested and can be harmful if inhaled or touched. In fact, household cleaners are among the most toxic products found in the home.

But there’s good news! Young Living has one cleaner that will take care of all those cleaning needs, and it’s safe.

It’s never too late to make your home greener!

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YOUR BEST YEAR YET

HOW TO COMMIT TO YOUR

New Year’s Resolutions

On January 1, many of us set out to achieve one, or a list, of New Year’s Resolutions. Cut back on sugar, hit the gym, stay off social media, etc. However, we often find it much harder to stay committed to those resolutions than we thought. On paper they seem much easier to check off our list. We may start off great making it a month or two, but as the year continues it becomes easier to say, “Maybe next year.” Here are a few tips to remain committed to those not-so-easy resolutions.

MAKE FAMILY RESOLUTIONS

determined to achieve, choose someone who will

When the entire family is involved, it is much

forget. Someone who will keep you encouraged

easier to stay committed, and spending time together is important. Consider it as a family bucket list to check off for the 2019 year. It will be something fun for the entire family. Even if you can’t check off everything, making it a goal to do at least one, if not more, allows everyone in the

make sure you stay on track. Someone who won’t and motivated when you feel like giving up.

When the tough gets going, they will be there for support, and you’ll be glad you had them there to help keep you on track.

family to be more determined to make it happen.

SET REASONABLE GOALS

Whether it’s costly or inexpensive, you will be

Often when we set a new resolution, we feel we

able to budget and plan. Place each individual

must be all in or not at all. For example, many

goal in a jar and let the kids “draw” what family

want to commit to joining the gym and going

resolution you will be working towards first. For

five days a week. Working out daily is wonderful,

example, no electronics at the dinner table.

but if we have been out of the habit of exercise for quite some time then making it to the

HAVE AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER

gym everyday of the week might be a bit more

If you have personally made resolutions you are

add to those days. With the busyness of kids, work

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and family, if we find making it every day

before. You are sure to find some excitement

is too hard it’s easier to give up completely.

of trying something new and finding more

When we start with a smaller goal, it allows us

determination in doing so.

more flexibility starting out to see what days and times work best with our lifestyles. It is also easier to commit for a month at a time

REWARD YOURSELF

starting out, regardless of the resolution you

No matter how big or small our resolutions

have set. Think a month at a time rather than

are, we should be proud when we stick to

a full year.

them. Keep track of every day you have been successful. You may write in a calendar or

MIX THINGS UP Many times, we start out with the same resolutions year after year. Sometimes we do great and commit to it the following year.

Other times not so much. If those resolutions

tally mark on a notepad. Then decide on a timeframe that will keep you motivated. For example, every two months of succeeding at this resolution you’ll treat yourself to a new pair of shoes or an ice cream sundae. You

have been challenging, it is easy to start the

can also treat yourself at the end of the year

year off feeling discouraged over something

to something bigger you have been wanting.

we haven’t even started yet. Why not come

Just a fun way to keep you motivated and

up with new resolutions each year? Make

encouraged as you are trying to stay on track

a list of resolutions you have never made

with your resolutions.

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THE

DISH

Flavors OF FALL

When the weather turns cool and crisp, it means peak season for autumn produce and comfort food! These recipes don’t take much effort and will help you indulge in all the flavors of fall.

PHOTOS AND RECIPES BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

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AUTUMN SQUASH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING:

DIRECTIONS:

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

» Add all of the dressing ingredients into a jar

1 cup olive oil

and shake to combine (make adjustments to

1/4 cup dijon mustard

your liking). Chill while creating the salad.

2 garlic cloves, minced

» Preheat oven to 425. Toss the diced

Salt & pepper to taste

butternut squash in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the squash in a single layer on a

SALAD:

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baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

1 Butternut Squash (peeled and diced)

Bake on a center rack for 25 minutes, tossing

2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking the squash)

halfway through.

2 cups cooked orzo

» Let the squash cool a bit before tossing all the

3 cups baby spinach

salad ingredients with some dressing in a bowl.

1/2 cup red onions

Keep in mind the amounts listed for the salad

1/2 cup dried cranberries

are only a suggestion, and can be adjusted to

1/2 cup pecans

your own taste.

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SPICY, EXTRA-CRISPY SWEET POTATO WEDGES INGREDIENTS: 3 sweet potatoes 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp brown sugar 2 tsp (each) paprika, garlic powder, cumin 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (or more to taste) Salt & pepper to taste Cilantro and grated parmesan for garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS: » Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and fit a nonstick baking rack on top of the prepared sheet. » Cut the pointy edges off each sweet potato, then cut them lengthwise and into wedges. If you prefer, you can also remove the skin. » Toss the sweet potatoes in all of the ingredients (minus the garnish) until evenly coated. » Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the baking rack. Bake the wedges 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. For even more crisp, turn the broiler on and cook the wedges an additional 3-5 minutes (they will crisp fast so keep an eye on them). » Serve topped with parmesan and cilantro.

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BG26.2 & HALF MARATHON / BG 6000 A SHAKER BREAKFAST November 2 | 8:30am & 10:30am South Union Hotel 396 S Union Road | Auburn, KY southunionshakervillage.com A Civil War-era Shaker breakfast that promises to please and to astonish.

Served at the South Union Hotel, formerly called the Shaker Tavern. $24 Members, $27 Non-members.

Reservations Required.

VET ’N VETTES November 7-9 National Corvette Museum 350 Corvette Drive | Bowling Green, KY corvettemuseum.org A new tradition in its 12th year, this event offers veterans, servicemen and women and those who want to support them, a comfortable place to meet and share stories and experiences. Veterans will enjoy a day at the Corvette Museum, rides in participants’ Corvettes at the NCM Motorsports Park as well free tours of the Museum, and a complimentary lunch to all Veterans. Registration required.

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HARVESTING HOPE BENEFITING THE HADLEY JO FOUNDATION November 15 | 6pm The Venue 939 Adams Street | Bowling Green, KY hadleyjofoundation.org Enjoy a great dinner and do some good while enjoying live music from The Kall, a guest speaker from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and an auction. All proceeds go towards funding treatment in order to find a cure for mitochondrial diseases. $40 per person.

FREE BOYCE COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS PARADE

December 1 | 2:30pm Boyce Community Center 10054 Woodburn Allen Spring Road Alvaton, KY 270-842-4101 Join people from counties wide to celebrate the holidays with live music, refreshments and a visit from Santa after

November 3 | 7am Bowling Green Ballpark 300 8th Avenue | Bowling Green, KY bg262.com The 8th running of the bg26.2 & half marathon in a race against Multiple Sclerosis starts at the Bowling Green Ball Park and runs through historic downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky and the beautiful WKU campus. The 13.1 mile loop is a Boston Marathon qualifying USATF certified course.

Participation prices vary. Registration Required. Children FREE. the parade. Entry fee for parade line participation is one new, unopened toy donation to benefit Toys for Tots.

FREE CITY OF SMITHS GROVE

CHRISTMAS PARADE December 6 | 6pm Downtown Smiths Grove 146 South Main Street | Smiths Grove, KY 270-563-4014 Spend an evening in historic downtown Smiths Grove and rediscover that magical hometown Christmas feeling. www.bgkyliving.com

FREE VETERANS DAY PARADE November 9 | 10am Fountain Square Park 445 E Main Avenue | Bowling Green, KY 270-393-3549 A parade honoring those who have served our country. The parade will start and end near Circus Square Park, traveling up College Street, turning left onto 10th Avenue, then left onto State Street, and ending at 6th and State Street.

FREE BG-WC JAYCEES CHRISTMAS PARADE December 7 | 8:30am Downtown Bowling Green 445 E. Main Avenue sokyfair.org A Bowling Green tradition, share the Christmas spirit with family, friends, marching bands and of course Santa Claus!

Visit the Christmas Market in Fountain Square for hot cocoa and goodies.

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER 5K ORCHESTRA KENTUCKY: CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR! December 14 | 7:30pm The SKyPAC 601 College Street | Bowling Green, KY orchestrakentucky.com Christmas Spectacular! by Orchestra Kentucky celebrates the season with a dazzling new concert of music, dance and more! Sponsored by J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels & Crematory. Ticket prices range from $17-$44.

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December 14 | 8am Lovers Lane Soccer Complex 385 Lovers Lane | Bowling Green, KY calvarybg.org Now in its third year, The Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K was started to raise funds to help fight hunger in Bowling Green.

The Calvary Care Center is located in the Bowling Green Housing Authority and serves over 130 families each month.

All proceeds will benefit the Calvary Care Center and the families they help each month. $25 per participant.

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