Community Calendar

Progress in your skills throwing pots with Brian Scidmore of Cracked Up Pottery!

Participants MUST HAVE TAKEN LEVEL 1 AND 2. Students will refine their skills but will focus on pulling to produce taller objects like cups or vases.

All materials (including 5 lbs of clay) are included.

Session 1:
-review of basic techniques and tips and techniques for widening projects
-wear “play clothes”
-2 hours

Session 2:
-glazing your piece
-10-45 min
-date will be set during session 1 but will be within a week of session 1

No-shows forfeit the class fee. Participants, that have a conflict and give 24-hour notice, can get a “rain check” for another class of the same or lesser value to be used within 30 days.

Cheer on the Murray State Racers at Roy Stewart Stadium as they face Eastern Illinois!

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County invites you to our next History on Tap on Thursday, August 27 at 6:30pm at Hopkinsville Brewing Company. Museum Director Alissa Keller will present “From Hoptown to Hollywood: Gant Gaither’s Life & Art.”

After graduating from Hopkinsville High School, this son of a local surgeon studied abroad, opened a theater in Miami, worked as a producer in Broadway and Hollywood, and became great friends with celebrities like Grace Kelly. He settled in the resort community of Palm Springs in the 1960s where he established himself as an artist. His whimsical designs featured animals of all kinds and were used as designs for textiles and home interior products.

In 2023, the Museum received a large donation of archives and photographs from a resident of Palm Springs, California. This gentleman and his wife had purchased the former home of Gant Gaither, and these materials had been left behind. In this program, Keller will explore the life of Gant Gaither, one of the most creative souls ever to come out of Hopkinsville, through the materials he left behind.

The Museum’s annual gala on Friday, September 18 will also celebrate the life and art of Gant Gaither. Two tickets to the gala will be given away at History on Tap. You don’t want to miss it!

Join us on August 28-29 for our Encore Event Jewelry Extravaganza! If you missed the first event in January 2026, make sure you come to this one. Find new-to-you jewelry pieces that are priced to sell. If you have some formerly loved jewelry items that you’re ready to let go of, MAG is accepting donations until August 8th.

Register @ https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564445

Join us for Gardening Days at the Homeplace. Just like in the olden days, it takes a community to make our heirloom gardens productive and delicious. While you volunteer, you will get the chance to learn all about heirloom crops, old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were baked and canned.

Although taking care of an old fashioned heirloom garden is lots of fun, it can also be hard work! Volunteers need to be comfortable with walking on uneven ground, working in outdoor conditions, and having limited access to cell phone service. Don't forget to pack a water, some sunscreen, and a snack.

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

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!

The City of Madisonville is about to light up the night! Madisonville Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Glow will be held on Friday, August 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Mahr Park Arboretum, located at 465 Mahr Park Drive., Madisonville, KY 42431.

This free admission, family-friendly event transforms the arboretum into a magical evening destination featuring glowing hot air balloons, live music, delicious food, family activities, local vendors, and unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages. Guests can kick off the evening with an opening performance by Sarah Beth Brewer, followed by regional favorite Josh Orion, whose high-energy performance will set the stage for the breathtaking Balloon Glow, the signature attraction of Madisonville Illuminated.

4:00 p.m. – Gates Open, Food Trucks Open, Retail & Craft Vendors Open, Family Fun Activities Begin

5:00 p.m. – Live Music by Sarah Beth Brewer

7:00 p.m. – Balloon Glow Begins & Josh Orion Takes the Stage

7:00–9:30 p.m. – Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides ($15 per person)

9:30 p.m. – Tethered Balloon Rides End

Come out and join us as we support our local Disabled American Veterans Chapter #8 for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!

The Southwestern Kentucky Military Affairs Committee will be cooking up some fantastic spaghetti, and we would love to see the community come together for a great meal and an even greater cause.

August 28

5:00 – 8:00 PM

Chapter #8 Disabled American Veterans

807 N. Main St., Hopkinsville, KY

$10 per plate

Each plate includes spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, dessert, and a drink. All proceeds will benefit DAV and help provide critical support and services to the veterans who have given so much for our nation.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us give back to those who have given so much.

The Friends of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library invites you to The Gatsby Gala at The Showbox. Wear roaring '20's attire, listen to live jazz, see vintage cars, win prizes at trivia, and watch the 2013 movie adaptation of The Great Gatsby.

Tickets are $60 a piece and include a drink of your choice. All proceeds directly benefit the library.

Tickets are available at theshowbox.net under the August 28th showtimes.
https://www.theshowbox.net/?date=2026-08-28