News from BG: August 11, 2021

Rally BG on Main

Event Planned for August 28th

The City of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University (BGSU) invite you to a fun event for people of all ages to gather, explore Downtown BG, welcome the return of BGSU students, eat, and be entertained. Rally BG on Main will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM in historic Downtown Bowling Green.

Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the event, allowing for a day packed full of fun activities in the heart of Bowling Green. Thrill seekers will have an opportunity to zip line down Main or compete in the Ninja Warrior Course. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet Freddie and Frieda Falcon, make a street sign, watch a family-friendly movie on a large outdoor screen, and support local shops and restaurants. Want to stay outside? Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks or order a DORA drink to go.

Throughout the day, live music will be playing, the BGSU Marching Band will be marching, and cheer and dance groups will be performing as we rally together as one community. Families will not want to miss a chance to get up close to a fire truck and police car, participate in sporting activities with BGSU Athletics, or have some fun with the Wood County Library.

Mayor Aspacher noted that, “Last March, while I was walking downtown speaking with businesses, I kept thinking that once we’re able, I want us to come together as a community in celebration. Whether you’re a resident of Bowling Green because of your affiliation to BGSU or you’ve lived here your whole life like me, I wanted us to have something to look forward to as a community. This event gives us the opportunity to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to celebrate everything that makes Bowling Green special, all things BG. My hope is that this will become an annual event.”

“BGSU is fortunate to be part of a true college town. While this global pandemic has been challenging, our community has found a way forward,” said BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers. “Rally BG on Main is an opportunity to safely come together and celebrate Bowling Green. We hope our students, faculty and staff members, along with our community members enjoy this special event.”

This event is being sponsored by the City and BGSU. With the exception of food and drink, this event is free of charge. A website has been created and will continue to be updated with the day’s activities as the event draws near. Visit bgsu.edu/rallybg for full event details.

Rally BG on Main Event Site

Call of the Canyon Wins

Tip Jar Challenge!

Congratulations to Call of the Canyon Cafe for winning the Tip Jar Contest and up to $1,000 in energy efficiency improvements! Thank you to all of you who took the time to vote for them! The community's support was amazing and did not go unrecognized by the Efficiency Smart team!

Efficiency Smart heard your support for your local restaurants loud and clear and announced that they are offering each of the other finalists a consolation prize of up to $250 in energy efficiency improvements!

We're excited to see the efficiency upgrades made at these great restaurants to help them save energy and money!

Visit Efficiency Smart's website to view programs available to all BG businesses and residents.

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Last Storybook Trail of the Season (Aug. 7-15)

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation’s last storybook trail of the season will be set up at Wintergarden/St. John’s Nature Preserve from August 7th to August 15th.

“In the Tall, Tall Grass” by Denise Fleming will open children’s eyes to the critters one can find in a prairie habitat. This self-guided walk will begin after you have walked a short distance on the yellow trail from the trail head located just south of the nature center. Maps or a link to a map are located outside the office door of the Nature Center.

This activity is made possible through a donation and with the help of the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation and Wood County District Public Library Children’s Place.

Float Your Boat: Cardboard Canoe Regatta

Gather your team and come join our Float Your Boat event! Think creatively to build and race the best boat you can build with cardboard and duct tape and, most of all, have fun! Design and build a person-powered corrugated cardboard boat capable of racing a 25-yard course.

Float Your Boat Rules, Information, and Registration Information

WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wood County Health Department will continue to make vaccine clinics available this summer to anyone who hasn’t yet been vaccinated for COVID-19. Several options will be available on a recurring basis, and other times and locations will be scheduled on a weekly basis.

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