Community Calendar

You’ve got projects you want to work on, and we’ve got the space for you to use!
-Tables to spread out as needed
-Climate controlled environment
-Can be quiet or chatty! Bring headphones to catch up on your favorite shows or listen to an audiobook.
-Most importantly — we have snacks. We’ve got all kinds of K-cups and cookies for an evening pick-me-up.
-Plus! Shehan and Mari-Alice are on hand to help as needed. Between the two of them, they have a reasonable amount of experience with crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, sewing, and a teeny tiny little bit of embroidery.
Yarn and Yap meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays at Hopkinsville-Christian Co. Public Library. They meet upstairs. Elevator access is available.

May’s Silent Book Club meeting; May 14th; 5:30-7pm!
Small Community Room Mocktails provided!
For anyone ages 13 and up, bring a book, read quietly.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to sharpen your existing design skills, our Canva Workshop on May 14th is designed to meet you where you are.

We’ve structured this session to cover everything from foundational layout principles to the more advanced shortcuts that give your work a polished, professional edge. We will be moving beyond simple templates to focus on the technical side of digital design, ensuring your visuals stand out for all the right reasons.

No matter your experience level, you’ll leave with actionable techniques to elevate your brand’s visual identity.

Mark your calendars for May 14th at SkillRise 270! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987010283246?aff=oddtdtcreator

More than a gala, this year we are proud to write a new chapter of Carson Center history while celebrating a powerful expression of Paducah Pride on stage at the cultural anchor of our UNESCO Creative City. Your presence ensures that the transformative power of live performance and accessible arts education continues to thrive for the next generation. Celebrate the journey to this moment with us and enjoy mixing and mingling with established community leaders alongside those rising to the helm. Evening festivities will include a silent auction, a live auction featuring one of a kind experiences, food from local restaurants and caterers, wine, champagne, bourbon cocktails, coffee, tea, and other refreshments. Contact our Box Office at 270-450-4444 or email scrabtree@thecarsoncenter.org for table reservations now!

Join to celebrate a meaningful moment in our community and our history. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Laurel Oak Garden Club of Mayfield will be planting a Tulip Poplar, Kentucky’s state tree, at the Mayfield Farmers Market.

This special planting is a tribute to where we’ve been and a symbol of the growth still ahead.

Friday, May 15
9:00 AM
Mayfield Farmers Market

The public is invited to attend and be part of this moment as we honor our past and plant for our future.

Let’s grow Kentucky together.

Participants will create a sweet little needle felted owlet. This project is beginner friendly - no previous needle felting experience needed. More experienced felters will enjoy this easy project which has such fun results. Owls come in so many variations; the more advanced participants can get creative. All supplies provided in the supplies fee, including wool, needles, a felting surface, and even a little wooden craft disk for mounting your finished owl. Class is limited to six, sign up now!

Minimum age 14 years.
Sign up here: https://shop.artguildofpaducah.org/.../agp-patience.../3925

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!

Wings of Hope: Remembering Tennessee’s Holocaust Survivors and Liberators

Friday, May 15

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Discovery Park of America, Union City, Tennessee

Wings of Hope: Remembering Tennessee’s Holocaust Survivors and Liberators is a statewide initiative led by the Tennessee Holocaust Commission to engage students and families in learning about the history of the Holocaust and its connection to Tennesseans.

This interactive program includes an overview of the Holocaust, exploring its historical impact and the personal stories of survivors and liberators connected to our state. Participants will also take part in a meaningful community remembrance effort designed to honor those whose lives were forever changed.

You will discover:

A guided introduction to Holocaust history

Stories of Tennessee survivors and liberators

The significance of remembrance through symbolic butterflies

How students and families can participate in a statewide memorial effort

Through community participation, organizers hope to share 1,000 butterflies by June 30, 2026, honoring Tennessee’s Holocaust survivors and liberators.

Join us in this important effort to remember, reflect and learn together.

This event is free with Discovery Park admission or membership.

Thursday and Friday 10-11
Saturday 1-2

Join the Clubhouse at the Market House Gang and act out beloved stories from around the world! Kids participate in the telling of the story by singing, interacting and role-playing along with the Clubhouse actors! Learn the secret password and don’t forget your magic keys to unlock the Rainbow Story Book! It’s an interactive performance perfect for “wiggle-giggle” audiences! Plus, each family gets a free book*!

Our story this time…
The Frog Prince! A spoiled Princess who must learn to take better care of her toys gets unexpected help from a mysterious frog who claims to be a Prince under an enchantment! With help from the audience, the Frog Prince teaches the Princess about the importance of keeping one’s promises.

Playtime is sponsored by the McCracken County Early Childhood Development Council and Don & Renie Barger.

*while supplies last

Join Mari Moreland Ward and the rest of your crafting friends at the Graves County Cooperative Extension Service Office for another No Frills Crop Weekend!

Bring snacks to share and whatever project you’ve been needing to start!

Friday, Noon to Midnight, and Saturday, 8 AM 8 PM.

Call the Extension Office to save your spot.