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Remembering finances in the 1800s

August 29, 2024 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off

Buying on time is certainly the way of life for most individuals in today’s world. Not only is it convenient, it makes recording easier, and provides protection from losses or damages. Having lived in the […]

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 [...]

Stand in Faith

January 8, 2022 Comments Off on Stand in Faith

“What’s your New Year’s resolution?” It’s the predictable question of January. If I’m honest (and I am to a fault), I dread it – especially after 2021. Who has the time to do anything NEW?! [...]
Theatre for young audiences’ James and the Giant Peach comes to the Plaza Theatre!

April 26, 2023 Comments Off on Theatre for young audiences’ James and the Giant Peach comes to the Plaza Theatre!

What’s your favorite Roald Dahl book? His adventures can reignite the imagination of even those who have forgotten that gasp of awe each time a new character appears. Far Off Broadway Players seeks to do [...]
And they’re off! New spring fashions at Pappagallo

April 6, 2025 Comments Off on And they’re off! New spring fashions at Pappagallo

The running of the 151st Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 3rd. The new Grandstand Renovation Project is set to debut. The Derby is the longest continually-held sporting event in the United States. The race has [...]
Alcohol’s link to cancer and how you can limit your risk

April 6, 2025 Comments Off on Alcohol’s link to cancer and how you can limit your risk

Former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory in early 2025 warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their risk for multiple types of cancer. Surgeon General warnings are uncommon and only used [...]