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Datebook: July 13 - Harrison Ford Turns 70

Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Patriot Games, The Fugitive, What Lies Beneath... There's a reason Harrison Ford was ranked the number 1 "top movie star of all time" by Empire. He's also the third highest grossing US box-office star ($3.5 billion). Happy 70th birthday Harrison! We'll see you in Enders Game next year!

It’s Friday, July 13

Kids can get an up-close look at bugs, snakes, turtles, and fish tomorrow during “Cool and Crawly Critters Day” at the Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.  The event lasts from 10 to 4 and features live animal shows, turtle races, and an amazing animals puppet show.  See details at lbl.org.

Musical entertainment and kids’ activities will be featured tomorrow night in Paducah during Live on Broadway.  Music begins at 7 and lasts until 10, with the old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll band Classic Waxx headlining.  See more at paducahalliance.com.

The Trigg County Youth Athletic Association will host the second annual Summer Swat recreational league softball tournament next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  There’s a machine pitch tournament for 7- to 9-year-olds and a live pitch tournament for 10- to 12-year-olds.  The entry fee is $150 per team.  To learn more, call Scott Brown at (270) 484-6919.

Use the calendar at wkms.org to share your community events.

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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