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Celebrate the zipper! April 29 is National Zipper Day

April 6, 2022 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

The zipper is a commonly used fastener today and also the bane of many former home economics sewing students. Zippers are used to fasten clothing, suitcases, bags and even space suits! Elias Howe patented an […]

Happy Birthday, SOKY Happenings!

June 5, 2026 0

I doubt there are more than two or three people that notice the small bit of info on the SOKY Happenings Contents page that tells the volume and issue numbers. Heck, most people in today’s [...]
WCPL’s Summer Reading Program: Not JUST for Kids!

June 5, 2026 0

While the primary goal of the Warren County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is to help kids in school avoid the “summer slide” that impedes educational progress, its secondary aims are to pull in readers [...]
On Stage and On the Screen: Entertainment at The Capitol

June 5, 2026 0

Visiting downtown Bowling Green has been a treat for both locals and out-of-towners for decades! With the addition of new businesses and community events in and around Fountain Square in recent years, the downtown scene [...]
Summer Memories Await at SKYPAC!

June 5, 2026 0

The summer months are officially here, and that means more time for fun, making memories, and spending time with the people you love most. Make SKYPAC one of your go-to destinations this summer for experiences [...]

Colonoscopies Save Lives: What Adults 45+ Need to Know from Med Center Health

April 6, 2026 Comments Off on Colonoscopies Save Lives: What Adults 45+ Need to Know from Med Center Health

Each year, more than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than one-third of those individuals will die from the disease. The good news is that colorectal cancer is one of the most [...]
Your local library is more than just books

February 3, 2020 Comments Off on Your local library is more than just books

“What are we doing for Valentine’s Day?” Now, there’s a loaded question! Every year that question goes asked and unasked among couples, usually resulting in over-priced flowers, expensive meals, and even… disappointment (when the answer [...]
Children of Kentucky

October 28, 2022 Comments Off on Children of Kentucky

SEAN DIETRICH DECEMBER 17, 2021 Dear Kentucky, Your strength moves me. Ever since the tornadoes hit your state, I have been watching you on the evening news. I marvel at your courage. You are beautiful. [...]
Enjoy shopping locally at Pappagallo

December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Enjoy shopping locally at Pappagallo

Online shopping is appealing. One click and done, but what if it really arrives? Is it the quality and fit you were expecting? And what did you get out of the experience? Walk into a [...]