Town News
Latest Weather Forecast........
View the latest weather forecast for Bowling Green from the National Weather Service (Wakefield, Virginia Station) here.
Farmers Market Information for September 11 and 18
Can you believe it is September and the kids are back in school. The weather this weekend should be cooler. Saturday's high should be around 80 degrees... so stop by the Market and see the vendors and their offerings.
On Saturday, September 11 from 8:00-12:00, the fresh baked bread will be back; the bakers were on vacation last week. Scones will also be available! Also, there will be two new vendors. One will bring fresh eggs and the other is an artist. Come and meet them and see what they have to offer. One of the regular vendors, who is also an artist, will demonstrate her tole painting on September 11 from 9:00 to 10:00. Tole painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. Typical metal objects include utensils, coffee pots, and similar household items. Wooden objects include tables, chairs, and chests including hope chests, toy boxes and jewelry boxes. The practice began in 18th century New England, and was also extensively carried on among German immigrants in Pennsylvania. A separate, related tradition occurs among Scandinavian countries and immigrants, including Norwegians, Danes and Swedes. German tole painting may concentrate more on metal and tin objects, while Scandinavian may concentrate more on wooden objects and furniture. Patterns in the two traditions vary slightly as well.
Also on September 11, we will have a Yoga demonstration at the Market between 10:00-11:00. If you would like to learn more about yoga please stop by. Extra yoga mats for anyone who would like to give it a try will be available.
On September 18 from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. the Market will move to Milford to support Milford Day. Milford Day will be held on the corner of Blatt and Church Street at Milford Presbyterian Church. There will be a huge yard sale, a bake sale, activities for children including a moon bounce and face painting, live music by a number of local groups and food including Bill Green's famous chicken dinners. Hope to see you there.
New Public Documents Posted
The Code of the Town of Bowling Green that was adopted by Town Council on June 23, 2010 is now posted under Government > Public Documents and can be accessed using the left navigation panel. Additionally, Parcel Zoning information within the Town of Bowling Green is posted in the same location. The Parcel Zoning information is contained in four documents which are sorted by Zoning Designation, Parcel Number, Street Address, and Conditional Zoning. The last document is required to be made available to the Public in accordance with the Code of the Town of Bowling Green. The column heading is highlighted in yellow to indicate the sort order for each document.
Town Information and Events Are Now on the Back of Your New Bi-Monthly Utility Bill
Important information and upcoming events are printed on the back side of the new bi-monthly utility bill format. This addition to your utility bill provides one more way the Town conveys information to its residents. The cost to print and mail a Town Newsletter four times a year became too expensive and was not very timely. By using the blank back side of your new utility bill, the Town is able to provide important information to its residents six times a year and at a lower cost. For those non-residents who want the same information, the document can be found attached at the bottom of this page.
"Green" Page Added to the Web Site
A new page focused on "Green Things" was added to this web site. The page is designed to provide a means for the sharing of ideas and a source of ideas that will help the residents of Bowling Green become better stewards of our environment. Please find the page link, "Green Things", on the left navigation bar.
New Technology in Bowling Green
MetroCast Communications is rebuilding its network infrastructure in all of Bowling Green with Fiber to the Home (FTTH). FTTH broadband connection technology has many advantages over the traditional wiring used in most cable systems. With the NEW FTTH technology MetroCast will be able to deliver video, internet and telephone services directly to your home over a dedicated fiber optic cable network. For more information call: 804-633-0271 or 804-633-5012 or visit www.metrocast.com.
Glory Outreach - Helping the Needy in Bowling Green and Caroline County
An food and clothing outreach ministry focused on helping the needy in our area and located in Bowling Green was recently highlighted in The Free Lance-Star. You can view the article here.
2010 & 2011 Year-At-A-Glance Bowling Green Calendars
You can find the 2010 and 2011 Year-At-A-Glance Bowling Green Calenders attached at the bottom of this page. These calendars show the approved holidays when the Town's Business Office is closed, the dates for Town Council meetings, and the dates for Planning Commission meetings. Opening the attachment allows you to view, print, or download a copy of the calendar.
Local Couple - Santa for Orphans
Earl and Emily Chilton's loving generosity helped many orphans and created a Christmas legacy that the orphans remember to this day. You can read the full story here.
Minutes and Agendas Available Online
The minutes and agendas for the Bowling Green Town Council and the Bowling Green Planning Commission are accessible online through this web site. On the left menu, select "Government", then "Agenda and Minutes" to access the information. Town Council and Planning Commission minutes are posted from 1998 to the latest adopted minutes in 2010. After selecting the minutes for a particular meeting or year, use the Back Button on the top left of your browser window to go back to a different year or the other minutes for the selected year. This tip can be applied for navigation throughout the web site. The minutes and the latest agenda are also accessible through the Town Council and Planning Commission pages. Only the most current agenda for the Town Council and Planning Commission meetings is posted.
Opening of the Caroline Family Practice!
The Caroline Family Practice located at 102 W. Broaddus Avenue in the Caroline Square Shopping Center opened on Monday, July 27, 2009. The telephone number is (804) 632-1030. The operating hours are 8 AM to 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and 10:30 AM to 7 PM on Thursday. You can read more about the clinic in The Free Lance-Star article here.
Main Street Cafe Receives Review.
The Main Street Cafe was reviewed by The Free Lance-Star Food Critic, Linda Salisbury. The review appeared in the Weekender section of the July 23, 2009 paper. The review can be viewed here. Congratulations to Main Street Cafe for a very complimentary review.
Two Residents Featured in Regional Publications...
Two residents of the Town of Bowling Green were recently featured in regional publications. Helen Butler, a local artist, is displaying her works in an art show at Art First in Downtown Fredericksburg. The Free Lance-Star article can be found here. Amanda Young was featured on the cover of Around the Mall, a monthly publication of the Smithsonian Institute, with the full story on page 24. Read more here.
Jack's Cafe Receives Review.
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| Attachment | Size |
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| 2010 Year-At-A-Glance Bowling Green Calendar | 118.07 KB |
| Town Updates July 2010 Edition | 57.24 KB |
| 2011 Year-At-A-Glance Bowling Green Calendar | 118.38 KB |