Good morning, Bowling Green.

Hundreds gathered downtown Saturday, Apr.

11 for the 19th annual LifeSkills Run for Autism to benefit the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU. The event featured four segments (4-mile run, 1-mile kid's run, 1-mile fun walk and 1-mile fun run).

Community members in Glasgow and Barren County surpassed the $10,000 goal in less than a day for a fundraiser aiding firefighter Chase Dile, injured April 10 on New Salem Road; donations now total over $14,000.

The fundraiser will remain open (likely for a few weeks) to help cover lost wages.

Theo Gillen hit a decisive double while Adrian Santana made a crucial catch to give the Hot Rods a 6-4 win over the Emperors at Bowling Green Ballpark on Friday, April 10.

Bowling Green Hot Rods left fielder Theo Gillen hit two home runs that gave his team a 7-6 win over the Rome Emperors (at the Bowling Green Ballpark) on Saturday, April 11.

Western Kentucky’s softball team lost 3-2 to Liberty at the Liberty Softball Stadium in Lynchburg on Friday, Apr.

10. The team outhit its opponent but struggled to push runners across until Kendle White’s home run in the seventh inning.

WKU Football held its Red & White Spring Showcase at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, ending in a 33-33 tie as the offense and defense traded quick points and awards were presented to standout players.

The Hilltoppers will open the season against Nevada on Sept. 5.

Fountain Square Arts Festival

All day — Fountain Square Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity from local artists at this vibrant arts festival in the heart of Bowling Green.

Bowling Green Reptile and Exotics Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Sloan Convention Center — Admission fee may apply — Explore a variety of exotic reptiles and other amazing animals in a vibrant vendor atmosphere.

WKU Baseball vs. Austin Peay

6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the WKU Baseball team in action as they take on Austin Peay.

Carly Pearce Concert

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience the evolution of country music with Carly Pearce's heartfelt performance.

WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State

6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Tickets available — Cheer on the WKU Hilltoppers as they face off against Kennesaw State in a thrilling baseball matchup.

WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State

3-8 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as WKU Baseball takes on Kennesaw State in this exciting matchup.

Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert

7 PM — The Capitol — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless sound of the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on their national tour.

Community Farmers Market

8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods in a vibrant outdoor market setting.

3H Farm's Market's Spring Festival

All day — 3H Farm's Market — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with over 75 vendors and delicious food trucks at this lively festival.

Dallas Baptist Patriots at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball

12-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket info — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they take on the Patriots in an exciting college baseball matchup.