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Datebook 5/9: Guided Nature Hike, Shakespeare in the Garden, Gentry House Needs

Lake Barkley State Resort Park hosts a Second Saturday Guided Hike this Saturday morning at 10. The hike starts at the lobby of the park lodge, and no reservations are necessary. Sturdy, comfortable footwear is strongly suggested. The hike focuses on forest succession and the changing ecosystem.

The McCracken County Public Library holds a Shakespeare in the Garden event tomorrow night at 6. The Stone Soup Shakespeare Troupe performs William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” in the library garden. Bring a chair or ground blanket. More information available on the McCracken County Public Library website.

The Gentry House in Murray is a transitional shelter that helps homeless families who may have suffered from domestic violence or lost jobs. They’re currently seeking donations of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, dish soap, trash bags, paper towels, and toilet paper. Monetary donations are appreciated, and volunteer opportunities are available.

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Kala Dunn is a native of Princeton, Ky. She’s a 2006 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with a concentration in flute performance and a 2010 graduate of Murray State University with a B.M. in piano performance. She lives in Hamlin, Ky.
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