Community Calendar

🌸 Marshall County Arts Center: Market in the Garden 🌸
When: Saturday, April 4 – Tater Day Weekend
Where: Marshall County Arts Center Garden

Calling all artists, crafters, bakers, and makers! Rent a space for a 6–8 ft table along our beautiful garden walkway and showcase your creations. Your rental fee directly supports the growth of the arts in Marshall County.

✨ What to expect:

Your spot will be clearly marked by the Arts Center upon arrival on Saturday, April 4.

Live music 🎶

Bingo 🏆

All happening the same day!

Secure your spot and be part of this exciting day!

📧 Questions? Email: director@marshallcountyarts.com
📞 Call: 270-252-7022

Hey tweens and teens! Want to make some cash this summer babysitting? Take the first step by getting Safe Sitter Certified.

This $50 course is FREE to all participants. Funding provided by Friends of Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library.

This training is for youth ages 12-17, or 7th-12th grades. Lunch will be provided. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Same day certification! Safe Sitter Training Course is instructed by Christian County Health Department.

More about Safe Sitter —

Safe Sitter is a trusted program designed to equip young individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to care for younger children, fostering a sense of responsibility and safety. The program covers essential topics such as child development, safety, and emergency preparedness, offering both in-person and online courses. Safe Sitter is focused on ensuring that those caring for children are confident, competent, and equipped with the right tools to handle situations that may arise, from managing emergencies to providing proper care and supervision.

Find your calm where the sky meets your mat.

Outdoor yoga brings a whole new energy — soft ground, gentle wind, and the serenity of nature all around you.

Join us for the next Yoga in the Park on April 4th and feel the difference for yourself!

Watch the Murray State Racer’s Baseball Team take on Belmont at the Johnny Reagan Field! Games are free to attend!

Thursday 4/2 @ 5 pm
Friday 4/3 @ 5 pm
Saturday 4/4 @ 1 pm

Egg Hunt – Craft Booths – Food Truck Prizes

Our free yoga series is back this spring! Stretch, breathe and repeat!Join us Saturdays in April and May for Yoga in the Park at Noble Park. All participants must be 14+ to participate, and all skill levels are welcome. No pre-registration is required; registration will be onsite at Shelter 4. It's not just yoga-it's community! For more information please call Paducah Parks and Recreation at (270) 444-8508.

Sensory Storytime is a special time for our friends who prefer a quieter setting.

Sensory Storytime is scheduled for 2-3 p.m. Feb. 7 at Hopkinsville-Christian Co. Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.

Noise cancellation headphones will be available for borrowing during the storytime. We will have the lights dimmed and also provide soft toys and comfort items for a variety of sensory needs.

Special thank you to Penyroyal Center for providing noise cancelling headphones.

For more information, call 270-887-4262

Crafts & Cocktails: Block Printing

Saturday, April 4, 2026

6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Reelfoot Room

Join us for an evening of creativity at Discovery Park of America’s Crafts & Cocktails. This adults-only program offers a relaxed environment to explore a new artistic technique while enjoying cocktails and light refreshments.

During this session, guests will learn the art of block printing, a centuries-old technique that allows artists to carve and print their own designs. Participants will create unique prints while discovering the history and beauty behind this traditional craft. Beginners are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.

Guests are also encouraged to visit Art Hall to view one of the beautiful quilts currently on display that features this historic printing technique.

You will discover:

The history and artistic tradition of block printing

How to carve and create your own print design

Techniques for transferring designs using carved blocks

How this technique has been used in textiles and decorative arts

A charcuterie board and cocktails will be provided.

This event is for adults ages 21 and older.

Tickets are $25 for non-members and $15 for Discovery Park members. Space is limited and advance registration is recommended.

Set over the course of a single day, La Cocina explores the inner workings of a Times Square restaurant at the turn of the 21st Century, where a stolen bag of cash complicates the secret romance between a Mexican line worker and an American waitress. This wildly inventive film is also a multilingual exploration of labor, language, and dreams—American or otherwise.