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Datebook: July 10 - Telstar Launches Into Orbit 50 Years Ago

The Telstar relayed international television, telephone, and fax upon launching into space 50 years ago. In its first video feed, JFK talked to a European audience about the price of the American dollar. Telstar also looks a bit like R2-D2.

It’s Tuesday, July 10

There’s an Art for Veterans reception tonight from 6 to 8 at the Guild Art Gallery in Hopkinsville.  The reception will feature new original paintings and photographs, along with jewelry, woodworking, and pottery from the Hopkinsville Art Guild members.  Donations will be accepted for the Veterans Shelter and the Pennyroyal Mental Health Center.  See hopkinsvilleartguild.org for more.

The Murray Calloway County Hospital Blood Donor Center will hold a blood drive tomorrow at the Center for Health and Wellness.  Hours are 8:30AM to 5PM.  No appointment necessary.

The Calloway County Public Library offers workshop sessions tomorrow for preschool and early elementary children.  Children can learn about artwork by Eric Carle, creator of books such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Quiet Cricket.  Sessions meet at 9, 10:30, and 1.  Pre-registration is required by calling Sandy Linn at 753-2288.

See details at wkms.org.  Thanks for listening.

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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