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The Emerald Ball

Med Center Health Foundation hosted their 20th annual Charity Ball, “The Emerald Ball” on Saturday, November 9th, at Sloan Convention Center. The Charity Ball has raised over $4.2 million to support healthcare initiatives in South Central Kentucky over the past 20 years.

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Fireman's Ball

On Saturday, November 16th, Team Construction presented the 2024 Fireman’s Ball at the National Corvette Museum. The Fireman’s Ball is a Bowling Green Firefighters Association fundraising event held annually in Bowling Green to fund the BGFA’s Shop...

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WKU Homecoming

The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the WKU Department of Student Activities and WKU Athletics, hosted an exciting day on the Hill for Homecoming 2024. The morning kicked off with tailgating and celebrations all around the Hill prior to the WKU Hilltoppers football game.

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Cozy Christmas

After living in Bowling Green in the past, when Kirk and Mary Pierce decided to return to the area, they made the decision to build a custom home in Olde Stone. Now, the couple has a beautiful home to enjoy year-round with family and friends, but the home really shines during the most wonderful time of the year.

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VIProfile: Jolly Santa Jason

This Christmas season, a local Bowling Green man is making his list and checking it twice to ensure that all south-central Kentucky children experience the magic of Santa and giving a different perspective on Santa.

VIP Teacher Spotlight: Danielle Bowen

Danielle Bowen is a graduate of Bowling Green High School who returned to her ‘Purples’ roots to teach 1st grade at T.C. Cherry Elementary after completing her studies at Western Kentucky University. Bowen has been at T.C. Cherry for six years now and loves being there.

December/January Issue

Editor's Letter

As this year ends, I enjoy taking the time to reflect on the past year. This year, I took a closer look at the impact we’ve made, and I am thrilled to share that we covered over 240 events across our community. WOW! One question I’m often asked is, “What sets VIP Magazine apart?” My answer is simple: we are locals, just like you, committed to celebrating and supporting the great work happening in our community. 

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Lifeworks For Autism Appoints Joanie O'Bryan to Lead Fundraising Initiatives

LifeWorks for Autism has named Joanie O’Bryan to the newly created role of Development Officer. O’Bryan will play a pivotal role in cultivating partnerships with businesses and individuals to secure financial support for LifeWorks and the Bridge to Independence Scholarship Fund.

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Visit BGKY Receives High Honors at Statewide Tourism Conference

Visitors Bureau (Visit BGKY) proved the bureau is not just green, but bronze, silver and gold. Visit BGKY earned one gold, eight silver and 10 bronze awards for projects related to tourism from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association, which represents 900 members across the commonwealth.

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WKU Sisterhood Awards 2024 Grants with $65,960 to Support University Community

The WKU Sisterhood gathered for its annual fall meeting on November 8th, and the organization celebrated 15 years of service to the WKU community. In total, the group awarded $65,960 in grants to fund four University initiatives for 2024. The WKU Sisterhood members voted to allocate two Impact Grants of $20,000 or more, as well as two Small But Mighty Grants for $10,000 or less.

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CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

December 10, 2024

Location: SKyPAC

Start time: 7:30 pm

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

December 12, 2024

Location: SKyPAC

Start time: 7:00 pm


THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER

December 12, 2024

Location: The Phoenix Theatre

Start time: 7:30 pm