Community Calendar

The Revolutionary Threads Exhibit highlights an important aspect of the Revolutionary War soldiers’ wartime experience —what they wore to war. The exhibit illustrates and explains the designs, development, and diversity of the many uniforms worn by the soldiers during the War for Independence. Women patriots are represented as well-- from the women who fought on the battlefield to those who served as nurses, spies, and in domestic capacities. The experiences, ordeals, and service of members of Kentucky’s Gatliff Family demonstrate the difficulties of fighting the war on its western front on the Kentucky frontier and the personal impact on the soldiers and their families. In addition, a display of 20 battle flags represents some of the numerous regiments, militias, and other military units of the 13 colonies. Included are seven life-size mannequins dressed in period attire. Celebrate America's upcoming 250th Anniversary of Independence!

Toddler Story Time 

Wednesdays - 9:30-10:00 AM

For Children Aged 1-2 (12-36 months) accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

NO Registration is required.

CCPL’s Toddler Story Time is a fun, half-hour program featuring 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.

Accompanying Adults:
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Inclement Weather:
The Calloway County Public Library Story Time Program follows the Calloway County School System weather closings. If the Calloway County Schools are closed due to weather or hazardous road conditions, storytime will not be held, even if the library is open.

Storytime is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St. Storytime has returned to the first floor of the library.

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

Attendees can learn the basics of crocheting with hands-on practice supervised by experienced instructors.

$5 for all three classes. Supplies will be provided.

All classes are from 10 am to 1 pm at the White Meeting Hall.

Multi-Age Story Time 

Wednesdays - 10:30-11:00 AM

Children aged 3, 4, 5, or 6 (who have not yet attended Kindergarten) accompanied by an adult.

No Registration Required

CCPL’s Multi-Age Story Time Program is a fun, half-hour program featuring 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.

Accompanying Adults:
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Inclement Weather:
The Calloway County Public Library Story Time Program follows the Calloway County School System weather closings. If the Calloway County Schools are closed due to weather or hazardous road conditions, storytime will not be held, even if the library is open.

Yarn Club meets 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.

This group is for crafters who enjoy all kinds of fiber arts such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery and cross stitch.

Please bring your own materials and projects. All ages are welcome. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, call 270-887-4262.

The Revolutionary Threads Exhibit highlights an important aspect of the Revolutionary War soldiers’ wartime experience —what they wore to war. The exhibit illustrates and explains the designs, development, and diversity of the many uniforms worn by the soldiers during the War for Independence. Women patriots are represented as well-- from the women who fought on the battlefield to those who served as nurses, spies, and in domestic capacities. The experiences, ordeals, and service of members of Kentucky’s Gatliff Family demonstrate the difficulties of fighting the war on its western front on the Kentucky frontier and the personal impact on the soldiers and their families. In addition, a display of 20 battle flags represents some of the numerous regiments, militias, and other military units of the 13 colonies. Included are seven life-size mannequins dressed in period attire. Celebrate America's upcoming 250th Anniversary of Independence!

Attendees can learn the basics of crocheting with hands-on practice supervised by experienced instructors.

$5 for all three classes. Supplies will be provided.

All classes are from 10 am to 1 pm at the White Meeting Hall.

The BBQ on the River Planning Committee & Beautiful Paducah proudly presents the 31st Annual BBQ on the River 2025 - "A Homecoming Hoedown"

We are beyond honored to keep Western Kentucky's largest and longest standing food festival & community fundraiser thriving for generations to come! BBQ on the River's mission has always been to cook the best BBQ in the world & to raise the most money for our local/regional nonprofits, a tradition you will see on full display in Downtown Paducah, September 25th-27th!

This year we will be welcoming over 100 different vendors to our festival! From BBQ competitors, to various food, drink, and dessert options. From children & adult activities, to our "market days" vendors who will be offering a vast array of art, shopping, and informational booths!

BBQ on the River Festival Outline:

Thursday, September 25th
11:00am-10:00pm
-Music Kick's Off @ 5:00pm-
(Vendors Will Be Open Until 10:00pm & Music Ends At 10:00pm)

Friday, September 26th11:00am-11:00pm
-Music Kick's Off @ 5:00pm-
(Vendors Will Be Open Until 10:00pm & Music Ends At 10:00pm)

Saturday, September 27th 11:00am-11:00pm
4:00pm BBQ on the River Award Ceremony (on Main Stage)
-Music/Entertainment Kick's Off @ 11:00am-
(Vendors Will Be Open Until 10:00pm & Music Ends At 10:00pm)

For more festival details and to follow along with all important BBQOTR announcements - including updates about the private PorkStock Pre-Party Fundraising Event & 1st Annual BBQ on the River Pre-Festival Sampling Event on Wednesday, September 24th, the Baptist Health Big Bad Wolf 5k & 1 Mile Lil' Piggy Run, festival maps & participating vendors, parking, and the release of our festival music line-up - like or follow the Barbecue on the River festival page, Beautiful Paducah, or Paducah Main Street on Facebook or Instagram, and/or check out our website!
www.bbqpaducah.com

Watch the Murray State women’s soccer team take on UNI at Cutchin Field.