Community Calendar

Philanthropy Week 2026 will focus on nonprofit organizations and individuals striving daily to create communities where children and families thrive.

Monday, April 6th-Murray Art Guild Open House
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. Murray Art Guild 500 N. 4th Murray (shuttle runs from MSU Curris Center to the MAG and back)

Tuesday, April 7th-Darkness to Light, child abuse prevention training facilitated by Lotus, free for MSU students and community members.
6p.m.-8:30p.m. Murray State University, Ohio Room, Curris Center

Thursday, April 9th-Philanthropy Week Keynote Conversation and Donna Herdon Award presentation, Melanie McCallon Seib, Nonprofit Leadership Studies Faculty Member will speak with Lori Wells Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Lotus, Debi Henry Danielson, Executive Director, Murray Art Guild and Shawn Johnson, Family Services Office Supervisor with Recruitment and Certificatrion, Department for Community Based Services. The conversation will focus on the work of creating healthy communities for kids and families.
6:00p.m. Murray State University Wrather Auditorium

Friday, April 10th, A Community Overview of Green Dot, a community-based violence prevention program, facilitated by Lotus and co-hosted by the Murray Women’s Club
9:00a.m.-10:30a.m Murray Woman’s Club Clubhouse, 704 Vine St. Murray

Spend your Spring Break staycation with us! Spring Fling is a week of free programming for kids, tweens and teens. Something new every day!
April 6, 5-6 p.m. — Giant Board Games
April 7, 5-6 p.m. — Peep Dioramas
April 8, 5-6 p.m. — Minute-To-Win-It
April 9, 6-7:30 p.m. — Glow Nerf Party
April 10, 2-4 p.m. — Color Wars
April 11, 1-2:30 p.m. — Hip Hop Shakespeare
For more information, call 270-887-4262.

McCracken County Library is now offering the services of a Community Support Advocate;

What A Community Support Advocate does:

Provide resource navigation: Help connect you with community services such as food assistance, housing programs, healthcare, or transportation resources.

Assist with forms and applications: Help fill out applications for benefits, job programs, or other social services.

Connect to mental health supports: Offer information on local counseling, crisis lines, and mental health programs

Benefits:

Easy access to free, confidential help in a welcoming setting

Personalized guidance based on your specific needs

Help navigating housing, healthcare, and benefit systems

Support with forms, applications, and documentation

Empowerment to build confidence and self-advocacy skills

Ongoing follow-up to ensure continued progress

League of Women Voters – Hopkinsville, KY is pleased to present the forum/debate schedule for April.

We encourage everyone to attend the forums in person. They will also be streamed via Facebook live from our page.

**This only for candidates with a primary election.

If you have questions that you want asked during the April forums/debates, please use the jotform below.

https://form.jotform.com/260126206158046

Unleash your creativity with 4-H Acrylic Painting Project Day! Youth will explore painting techniques, color blending and composition while creating their own unique masterpiece on canvas. Supplies will be provided. No experience is necessary - just bring your imagination! All completed artwork will be entered into the McCracken County Fair! Call our office for more information.

Philanthropy Week 2026 will focus on nonprofit organizations and individuals striving daily to create communities where children and families thrive.

Monday, April 6th-Murray Art Guild Open House
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. Murray Art Guild 500 N. 4th Murray (shuttle runs from MSU Curris Center to the MAG and back)

Tuesday, April 7th-Darkness to Light, child abuse prevention training facilitated by Lotus, free for MSU students and community members.
6p.m.-8:30p.m. Murray State University, Ohio Room, Curris Center

Thursday, April 9th-Philanthropy Week Keynote Conversation and Donna Herdon Award presentation, Melanie McCallon Seib, Nonprofit Leadership Studies Faculty Member will speak with Lori Wells Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Lotus, Debi Henry Danielson, Executive Director, Murray Art Guild and Shawn Johnson, Family Services Office Supervisor with Recruitment and Certificatrion, Department for Community Based Services. The conversation will focus on the work of creating healthy communities for kids and families.
6:00p.m. Murray State University Wrather Auditorium

Friday, April 10th, A Community Overview of Green Dot, a community-based violence prevention program, facilitated by Lotus and co-hosted by the Murray Women’s Club
9:00a.m.-10:30a.m Murray Woman’s Club Clubhouse, 704 Vine St. Murray

New to games? We'll teach you how to play! Game Day welcomes all adults ages 18 and above. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for some friendly competition. Grab your friends and family and bring your gaming spirit. This club meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of every month.

This group is for beginners to seasoned pros. We have several experienced volunteers available to help you with your sewing projects. This group does NOT meet on the third Tuesday of the month.

Simply Anita Spring Cooking is coming!

Participate in hands-on classes featuring delicious seasonal menus! Spots are limited, so grab yours today and cook along with Anita!

Call 270-247-2334 or direct message the Extension Office to sign up!
$45 fee per person, per class
Pay via paypal: @anitagranier or venmo: @Anita-Granier-1