Buy Local Month 2018 is a shopping, arts and entertainment event from November 15th- December 15th. We wanted to give southern Kentucky the chance to take those local dollars during the gift giving season and keep them local (meaning with local merchants in southern Kentucky, Louisville and Middle Tennessee since we know traveling does take place for these shopping trips). The key is to find the non-chain stores and shop the small to medium businesses in our area. We are also during this month via Facebook and Twitter going to give HYPER-LOCAL giveaways (via social media) with local artists and businesses. Here are the events through the Buy Local Month (click highlighted links for more):
Thanksgiving Meal Deals by Local Restaurants:
- $18 for a Dozen Tamales (Salvadoran or Mexican) Now through Three Kings Day on January 6th at Mercadito Hispano!
- Rian’s Fatted Calf has free-ranged organic turkey for this Thanksgiving year. Feel free to give them a call at (270) 783-0505 to reserve yours today!
- Cambridge Market Family Thanksgiving for 10 Click Here.
- Home Cafe & Marketplace Family Thanksgiving Click Here.
- Chickadee’s Comfort Food To Go Family Thanksgiving Click Here.
- Nine20Live Food To Go Family Thanksgiving & Christmas Click Here.
- Book Your Holiday Party at White Squirrel, (270) 904-1573.
- Book Your Holiday Party at Southern Lanes, (270) 843-8741.
November, 20th Tueday-
- People of Color at South Union– Join Rebekah Brummett, Curator of Community Engagement, on a tour that explores the complex history of race relations at South Union from 1807 to 1860. 1pm-2pm
- Lives of the Stars at Hardin Planetarium– Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Price: Free Looking at the Life Cycles of the Stars Stars go through a life cycle of birth, mid-life and death and their remains are recycled into the Universe. In this interactive show, the audience gets to select the stars whose stories we will tell and whose lives we will examine. Free of charge and suitable for all ages. 45 minute running time, with time for questions at the end of the presentation. Please note that the show will begin on time, with no late entrance permitted. For more information visit the website above.
November, 21st Wednesday-
- A Charlie Brown Christmas– A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Emmy® and Peabody award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over fifty years ago. Now the classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score. Join, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they mount a play , save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets $25-$40 per person. 6:30 SKy PAC.
- Ultimate Wristband Deal!-It’s Southern Lanes Ultimate SpecialEvery Sunday from 10am-10pm and Wednesday 6pm-10pm you can enjoy Unlimited Bowling and Shoe Rental. Also, Unlimited Laser Tag, Unlimited Golf and Unlimited Bumper Cars for a low $15.
November, 22nd Thursday-
- 32nd Annual Great Turkey 5K Run / 3K Walk– This annual family event includes a 3K Walk (7:30 am start) and 5K Run (8:30 am start) with Thanksgiving themed door prizes and awards, and it is the sole fundraiser for the Bowling Green Road Runners’ High School Athletics Program. 6:30am Kereiakes Park
- BGBYBC’s annual “Workout Before You Pigout” Thanksgiving Class- It’s almost time for BGBYBC’s annual Thanksgiving “WORKOUT BEFORE YOU PIGOUT” class! It’s a workout for all levels and a free class for all with a donation of non-perishable food items for Hope House Ministries. They are in need of these items: Canned fruit Mac & cheese Peanut butter Jelly Rice Dry beans Baking mix (Bisquick) Saltine crackers Sugar Spaghetti sauce Spaghetti noodles Canned meat Dry milk Get up early and burn some calories with a great group of turkeys! 😉 Then, on Friday, come back and join us as we “Pack the Pantry” and backpack all the donations from the Thanksgiving class to Hope House!
- Southern Lanes Thanksgiving Bowling– Bowl a Turkey at Southern Lanes on Thanksgiving. Opens at 5pm.
November, 23rd Friday-
- MELLOW MATT’S MUSIC & MORE BLACK FRIDAY RECORD STORE DAY- Mellow Matt’s will have all the releases for you to flip through, plus, for all the folks in line they’ll have coffee and breakfast to keep you warm! You’ll also save 20% off used merchandise and 10% off new music! 7am-8pm
- Lost River Cave Gift Shop Black Friday- 9am-6pm
- MORRIS JEWELRY BLACK FRIDAY– 10am-7pm
- FHG CLOTHIERS BLACK FRIDAY– FHG Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deal, Buy One Item Get the Second 1/2 off! 10am-4pm
- THE SPOT BLACK FRIDAY– Mark your calendar folks and buckle up, because they about to drop great offers: All Access, Gold, and Silver Memberships are designed to help you maximize your mental and physical health through The Spot’s innovative approach to fitness and well-being. • Commit to a One Year All Access membership and receive over $400 in savings! • Commit to a One Year Gold/Silver membership and receive up to $380 in savings! • Commit to a six month membership and receive up to $105 in savings! • Commit to any three month membership and receive up to $50 in savings! The cherry on top? When you invest in a membership on Black Friday, you get the best deal The Spot offers all year! This is your chance to invest in your body while still saving, and saving BIG. Stop by or call The Spot at (270) 904-4019 to take advantage of the 8am-11am Black Friday ONLY deals!
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Wellington Way’s Black Friday Shopping Event!– Shop Black Friday Deals at Wellington Way Boutique!! 🛍 From 12-1pm get 35% off your entire purchase From 1-2pm get 25% off your entire purchase From 2-4pm get 15% off your entire purchase BOGO 50% off Printed Leggings. Can’t shop in store ? Be sure to check the website for Black Friday Deals you won’t want to miss! **Free Shipping!** https://www.wellingtonwayboutique.com
- Cosmic Bowling at Southern Lanes-A wonderful night for family fun at our Lanes! Let’s Bowl out of this world with Southern Lanes Friday Night Cosmic Bowling! Be on the look out for a colored Head Pin. If you get a strike you will receive a FREE Medium soft drink. #PutTheBowlBackInBowlingGreen
- Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at SKYPac-Presenting world class Russian artists, hand-painted sets, Russian Snow Maidens, and jubilant Nesting Dolls – Great Russian Nutcracker brings the Christmas spirit to life for all ages. “Kids wide-eyed with delight!” says the New York Times. Experience the Dove of Peace Tour, spreading goodwill in over 100 cities across North America. Get seats now for the whole family and make memories for a lifetime at Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker!
November, 24th Saturday-
- FHG CLOTHIERS BLACK FRIDAY– FHG Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deal, Buy One Item Get the Second 1/2 off! 10am-4pm
- Wellington Way Small Business Saturday Sale– Come on in and support Wellington Way on Small Business Saturday! Kick off your holiday shopping or treat yourself to something for shopping so hard! Wellington Way will have a drawing at check out and you could win 50% off, 35% off, 25%, 15%, 10% off your entire purchase !! 🛍 All CC Beanies on Sale $10.99 for Small Business Saturday ! Can’t shop in store ? Be sure to check the website for Small Business Saturday Specials you won’t want to miss! **Free Shipping** https://www.wellingtonwayboutique.com
- Small Business Saturday Holiday Market at The A-Frame– Owning a small, and especially a handmade, business is not easy, but it is so rewarding and beneficial for so many people. The A-Frame will have lots of amazing artists and makers selling their incredible, handmade creations. There will be tasty food and drink specials to enjoy. They will also have tiny dancers from Dance Arts performing parts of the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker”, and so much more! This is an amazing, holiday shopping tradition that celebrates small businesses.
- Small Business Saturday with Morris Jewelry– ome show your love for us and other small businesses on Small Business Saturday! Morris Jewelry is proud to have been a small business in our community since 1881.
November, 25th Sunday-
- Ultimate Wristband Deal!-It’s Southern Lanes Ultimate SpecialEvery Sunday from 10am-10pm and Wednesday 6pm-10pm you can enjoy Unlimited Bowling and Shoe Rental. Also, Unlimited Laser Tag, Unlimited Golf and Unlimited Bumper Cars for a low $15.
November, 26th Monday-
- Pet Photos with Santa at Greenwood Mall- Mondays from 5 PM – 8 PM (November 12 – December 17). Bring your pet (dogs and cats only, please) for a photo with Santa! Leave with an adorable pic to share with your friends & followers.
