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Datebook: April 22 - Earth Day

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Happy Earth Day! Founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, the significance of April 22 was to fall between spring religious holidays and school exam finals. Thousands of schools participated in the first Earth Day, and now 192 countries observe the holiday. Enjoy the outdoors today!

It’s Monday, April 22

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra has announced the first PSO Summer Music Camp for elementary, middle, and high school students, to be held June 17th through the 21st at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.  The camp includes ear training, music theory, and master classes and concludes with a Summer Showcase.  Register online at paducahsymphony.org.

As part of its Evening Upstairs series, the McCracken County Public Library presents “Flowers On The Bed: 19th Century Quilting at the Homeplace” Thursday evening at 7 in the Second Floor Meeting Room.  Learn how farmwomen in the mid-1800s used quilting as an outlet to express their thoughts and feelings.  See details at mclib.net.

Murray-Calloway County Hospital's Wellness Works program offers a free community health screening tomorrow morning from 8:30 to 11:30 at the Weaks Community Center.  The event includes blood pressure screening.  For more information, call 762-1348.

See more community events at wkms.org.

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.
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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