Community Calendar

Get ready to get a little wild in the library! Preschool-age kiddos are invited to play with all kinds of toys and make new friends during Play and Grow every Friday at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.
Play and Grow begins at 10 a.m. and we will start wrapping things up at about 11 a.m.
Some of our favorite Play and Grow toys include:
*STEM Viewmasters
*Magic drawing boards
*Magnatiles
*LEGOs
*Puppet theater
…and so many more!

Come to the Martin Area Farmers market with 35+ vendors on Saturdays. Customers have two chances to win one of our beautiful Farmers Market Vendor Harvest Baskets, generously filled with locally grown and handcrafted products donated from Martin Farmers Market vendors. Drawings will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Children and adults can earn free produce through our Market Mile and Power of Produce (PoP) Kids Club programs! Adults ages 18 and older can earn a $3 produce token by participating in the Market Mile and youth ages 0–18 can earn a $3 produce token by participating in this week's Kids PoP Club activity. Stop by the Market Manager booth for details and participation information.

GET US MORE PICTURES OF SPIDER-MAN!!
Be sure to wear all your spidey attire when you stop by the library for this month’s Fandom Frenzy. It’s going to be all about the Spidey-Verse!
WHEN: 2-3 p.m. Aug. 15
WHERE: HCCPL, 1101 Bethel St.
Fandom attire encouraged! All ages are welcome.

Engage your 3-5 year old in playful stories, songs, crafts, and snacks designed to prepare them for kindergarten. Sponsored by the McCracken County Extension Office.

Epic Hour is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.
Epic Hour is one hour of free programming scheduled for school-age youth. Kids are divided into the following groups: Kids Club: Kindergarten-3rd grade; and Be*Tweens and Teens: 4-12th grades.

August 4th: Building Buffet (Legos, Megatiles, Strawbees, Lincoln Logs)- Kids DIY Stained Glass Art- Tweens and Teens
August 11th: Art Buffet (Deal or No Deal Reward)- All Ages
August 18th: Pencil Pouch Decorating- Kids Personal Hygiene & Bag Decoration – Tweens and Teens
August 25th: Epic Hour at the Museum – All Ages

Storytime is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.

Storytime is in our Children’s Area upstairs. Elevator access is available.

Join us as we share a few stories, sing, dance and play! For preschool-age children.

Get ready to get a little wild in the library! Preschool-age kiddos are invited to play with all kinds of toys and make new friends during Play and Grow every Friday at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.
Play and Grow begins at 10 a.m. and we will start wrapping things up at about 11 a.m.
Some of our favorite Play and Grow toys include:
*STEM Viewmasters
*Magic drawing boards
*Magnatiles
*LEGOs
*Puppet theater
…and so many more!

Come to the Martin Area Farmers market with 35+ vendors on Saturdays. Customers have two chances to win one of our beautiful Farmers Market Vendor Harvest Baskets, generously filled with locally grown and handcrafted products donated from Martin Farmers Market vendors. Drawings will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Children and adults can earn free produce through our Market Mile and Power of Produce (PoP) Kids Club programs! Adults ages 18 and older can earn a $3 produce token by participating in the Market Mile and youth ages 0–18 can earn a $3 produce token by participating in this week's Kids PoP Club activity. Stop by the Market Manager booth for details and participation information.

Calling all superheroes... and couch potatoes.
The Lazy Days of Summer 0.5K is back, and this year's Superhero Edition is all about saving the world one lazy step at a time!
This isn't your typical race. In fact, it's barely a race at all! You'll complete four leisurely laps around the Paducah Beer Werks parking lot, cheer on your fellow "athletes," enjoy great food and drinks, and spend the morning laughing with friends, all while raising money for an incredible cause. The event retains its signature tongue-in-cheek format while benefiting Child Watch's mission.
🦸 Come dressed as your favorite superhero, villain, sidekick, or create your own!
Your registration includes:
⭐ Official event T-shirt*
🍺 Commemorative 0.5K pint glass (adults)
🚗 Official 0.5K oval decal
❤️ A chance to help children in our community
*Register early to guarantee your preferred T-shirt size.
Bring the whole family!
Kids can enjoy:
🎭 Mask Decorating Station
📸 Photo Booth
🏰 Inflatables
🍯 Honey & Fizz Pop-Up Shop
There will also be awards for:
🏆 Best Costume
🏆 Most Creative Finish
🏆 Top Individual Fundraiser
🏆 Top Fundraising Team
Every registration, donation, and sponsorship helps Child Watch provide advocacy, therapy, and hope to children who have experienced abuse and neglect in our region. Funds raised also count toward the Community Foundation of West Kentucky's Fred Paxton Challenge matching campaign.
So dust off your cape, gather your superhero squad, and join us for one of Paducah's favorite feel-good events.
💥 No training required. Capes encouraged.
🎟 Register today: https://runsignup.com/.../ChildWatchLazyDaysofSummer05K
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Special Thanks to our current sponsors:
Mercy Health
Eyewear Express
Paducah Barge
Is your business or family interested in being a Sponsor? Ask us how!!
This is a Peggy & Fred Paxton Challenge Event!

A, B, C… let’s go! An Alphabet Adventure is coming to The National Quilt Museum on August 22!

Inspired by Janet Stone’s “And Now I Know My ABCs,” this free family morning invites little learners to explore all 26 letters of the alphabet through art, stories, movement, play and hands-on activities.

Step into the galleries for story time surrounded by Janet Stone’s 26 extraordinary alphabet quilts, then set off on an alphabet scavenger hunt, try alphabet yoga, enjoy children’s financial literacy activities, visit the McCracken County Public Library’s Brary Bus, grab a treat from the Paducah Bank WOW! Wagon and more!

Event is taking place at The National Quilt Museum.

Free admission for children and their families.