Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.

Summer Sand Volleyball Registration
May 20, 2022
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation's Summer Sand Volleyball registration is online. Registration is online until July 15. For more information, please contact Pete Samios at 270-393-3624.

Russell Sims Aquatic Center-OPENING DAY
May 20, 2022
Summary: Russell Sims Aquatic Center opens for the 2022 Season Saturday, May 28 with operating hours of 11:00 am-6:00 pm. Need more waterpark information, please contact 270-393-3549 or access additional information online.

2022 Pre-Season Passes for Russell Sims Aquatic Center-Deadline EXTENDED
May 19, 2022
Summary: The deadline to purchase 2022 Pre-Season Passes for Russell Sims Aquatic Center is May 27. Individual and a Family Pass are available for purchase online. Prices will change after this date. If you need more information, please contact 270-393-3549.

Youth Lacrosse Clinic
May 18, 2022
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is offering a FREE Youth Lacrosse Clinic, June 7 at 9 am at Lampkin Park Turf Field. It is for 6-16 year olds interested in learning the game of lacrosse. Equipment will be provided. If you need more information contact 270-393-3624.

Westside Baseball League
May 17, 2022
Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation has a new league-Westside Baseball. This is for youth ages 9-14 interested in learning the game of baseball regardless of skill-set. Registration is online or on-site at Pedigo Park.

Learn to Swim Registration
May 13, 2022
Summary: Registration for the Learn to Swim Program will be held May 31 and June 1 from 4 pm-6 pm at Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Participants will need to be dressed to get in the pool at the time of registration for a skills assessment test.

Fitness Fun Under the Sun
May 5, 2022
Summary: BGPR Fitness is offering a FREE outdoor workout! Starting Monday, May 16 (weather permitting) come check out the Outdoor Air Fitness Zone at Preston Miller Park for Fitness Under the Sun from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. If you need more info. contact 270-393-3582.

2022 Shelter Reservations
Apr 29, 2022
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting 2022 shelter reservations for dates ranging from NOW-October 31. Reserve your shelter online or in-person at the Parks Admin Office located at 225 East Third Avenue.

Two City employees recognized at Saturday's Women of Achievement Awards
Apr 27, 2022
Summary: Two City employees were among those recognized at Saturday’s Women of Achievement Awards presented by the Bowling Green Human Rights Commission (HRC). Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott was on hand to greet attendees at the event.

Bowling Green City Clerk named Clerk of the Year
Apr 25, 2022
Summary: The Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association named Bowling Green City Clerk Ashley Jackson as the 2022 Clerk of the Year. Jackson began working for Bowling Green in 2006 as Assistant City Clerk. She was promoted to City Clerk in 2018.

#BGGovToGo Returns With Community Block Party Downtown
Apr 21, 2022
Summary: The #BGGovToGo season kicks off tomorrow night, April 21 with ""The Neighbors" Community Block Party under the SOKY Marketplace Pavilion and along "Hot Rod Alley" from 3 to 7 p.m.

NEW Downtown BGKY resources now available online
Apr 20, 2022
Summary: Downtown BGKY officially released two new free resources today: a Downtown BGKY public parking map and Fountain Square Shop & Dine guide.

Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Bowling Green as a Tree City USA
Mar 28, 2022
Summary: Properly placed tress increase property values and positively affect the local ecosystem by helping to clean water and create animal habitats to encourage biodiversity.

Small Business Administration begins pilot program in Bowling Green, sets up temporary office at Kummer/Little Center
Mar 21, 2022
Summary: A small percentage of business owners here have applied for assistance through SBA. SBA wants to educate businesses on the low-interest loans available to business owners and identify any impediments to that federal assistance.

City to Receive $1.6M TAP Grant
Mar 17, 2022
Summary: City of Bowling Green will receive a $1.6M Transportation Alternatives Program grant award to restore the College Street Pedestrian Bridge.

New funding helps city provide services to Afghan immigrants
Mar 17, 2022
Summary: The City of Bowling Green will receive a new grant of $150,000 from the Open Society Foundations to support the City's efforts to meet the needs of new Afghan residents here.

Informational meeting with Historic Preservation Office scheduled for March 22
Mar 15, 2022
Summary: The Kentucky Heritage Council will have staff in Bowling Green next week to tour tornado-damaged neighborhoods and present informational that could help owners repairing their historic homes

2022 Fairview Cemetery Annual Cleanup
Mar 10, 2022
Summary: Fairview Cemetery Staff began their Annual Cleanup March 1. Cleanup activity continues thru the mowing/mulching season. Any items in the way of grave maintenance along with worn, faded flowers and trinkets will be removed. For more information contact 270-393-3607.

City, county launches new website to help businesses fill job vacancies and help unemployed find work
Mar 3, 2022
Summary: Going live this week BowlingGreenWorks.com is a step in the effort to connect employees with actively hiring employers. The site will be a resource for employers and job seekers.

Bowling Green Human Rights Commission Celebrates 29th Annual Women of Achievement Awards
Feb 28, 2022
Summary: The 29th Annual Women of Achievement Awards sponsored by the Bowling Green Human Rights Commission will be held on Saturday April 23rd. Cost of tickets for this event is $45.00.

Now Hiring: 911 Dispatchers
Feb 17, 2022
Summary: The City of BG is currently accepting applications for the 911 Dispatcher position. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 4th. Please visit https://www.bgky.org/hr/jobs for more information.

Businesses and food trucks needed for Bunny Hop Trail
Feb 16, 2022
Summary: The Bunny Hop takes place at the park on the paved walking trail that is completely wheelchair accessible. The event is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. March 26 and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance. Last year’s event drew a crowd of hundreds.

FEMA deadline extended to March
Feb 10, 2022
Summary: FEMA deadline to apply for disaster assistance has ben extended by one month. There are multiple ways to apply for assistance.

Parker Bennett Community Center Sweetheart's Dance
Feb 8, 2022
Summary: Parker Bennett Community Center is hosting a FREE Sweetheart's Dance February 11 from 6 pm-8 pm. Youth ages 5-13 years old are welcome. If you need more information, please contact 270-393-3310.

Demolition permits are required for structure tear down
Feb 3, 2022
Summary: City-county contractors are removing only the debris generated by the storm. They will not remove other debris. Demolition permits are required for tearing down storm-damaged structures.
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