Community Calendar

Visit the region’s premier flea market, each Monday morning from March through December, at the Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds.

Beyond the Page: A Challenger Center Conversation with Andy Weir

What if a middle school science teacher was humanity's last hope? That is the premise Andy Weir brought to life in Project Hail Mary, and it's the message at the heart of Challenger Center: to change the world and improve the future through STEM.

The Challenger Learning Center at Paducah is excited to announce we will be participating in a virtual webinar live with Andy Weir that will include Q&A with the author, moderated by national Challenger Center president Mike Kinkaid. Becuase we have access to this webinar, so do you!

Please join us on May 4, 2026, from 3 to 4 pm at the Clemens Fine Arts Center on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College to be part of this very special event. We will join other Challenger Learning Centers around the country to hear from this talented author.

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.

Story Time is presented as an early learning curriculum by bringing children's books to life through puppets, skits, songs, and merriment with his pals, Dr. Duck and Lady Dragon! Hip Hip Hooray!

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

Level Up Your Garden: Hand-Stamped Metal Markers

It’s almost time to get those starters in the ground! Give your herb garden a personalized touch with a set of durable, stylish metal markers. In this laid-back, hands-on session, you’ll learn the ropes of metal stamping to create custom tags that keep your plants organized and your garden looking sharp.

Whether you’re a long-time grower or just starting your first flower bed, you’ll leave with a set of permanent markers that add a bit of character to your outdoor space. Just bring your creativity—all supplies will be provided.

What we’ll cover:
*Easy techniques for getting clean, stamped letters.
*How to line up your designs for a clean look.
*Fun ways to customize your markers with simple patterns.

All meetings begin at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted here. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber on the first floor of the Hopkinsville Municipal Center at 715 South Virginia Street. Meetings are broadcast live on YouTube and by tuning to City TV on Spectrum Cable Channel 376.

On the first Wednesday of every month, Project DieHard hosts a Fellowship Breakfast for the public at the IHOP on James Sanders Blvd. in Paducah. Veterans eat for free.

Toddler Story Time - Wednesday - 9:30-10:00 AM

CCPL Community Room B

CCPL’s Toddler Story Time is a fun, half-hour program for children aged 1-2 (12-36 months, accompanied by an adult. It features age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities based upon the foundation of the research-based Very Ready Reading Program, which offers seven ways to immerse kids in early literacy and reading readiness. No Registration is Required. - Siblings welcome.

The Spring 2026 Book Sale is a great chance to take home some new-to-you books, DVDS, and audiobooks! All items cost $1 each. Cash and card accepted. This is NOT a $5 bag sale.

Teen to Adult, novice to experienced, amateur folk-music enthusiasts to professionals. Of particular interest to Ethnomusicology, Folklore, Regional Studies, Louisiana Studies

Louis Michot will lead the audience through a chronological musical program starting with the oldest roots of Louisiana French music and demonstrate how instruments and song styles have changed over time. In the process he’ll discuss the origins and cultural context of the music as he’s learned from elders discuss and demonstrate the influence of diverse cultures that make Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco musics what they are today.

Please register at https://forms.gle/GFh85pNWfbTjEMHg7