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Datebook: July 2 - First Steam Engine Patented 315 Years Ago

James Watt's steam engine produced a continuous rotative motion, but nearly 100 years earlier, Thomas Savery was tinkering with steam. Savery's engine had no moving parts except the taps, but used heat and pressure to move water, primarily to drain water from mines. It didn't work very well, but it was the first.

It’s Tuesday, July 2

Mayfield celebrates Glory Days on Thursday with a car/truck/bike show, a farmer’s market, a pet show, kids’ activities, music, and food. The day’s events start at 9AM and conclude with fireworks at 9PM at the Mayfield High School Track.  See more information at cityofmayfield.org.

Friday’s the last day to register for the Paducah Parks Services Summer Coed Kickball League for ages 14 and up. Games begin July 11 and conclude with a tournament at the end of the season. The cost to register is $150 for a 10 to 20 player team. For more information, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov.

The Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes celebrates Independence Day Thursday afternoon from 1 to 4. The 1850s celebration includes a visit from popular statesman Henry Clay as portrayed by George McGee, period games, old-time music, and watermelon. Find details at lbl.org.

Add your events to the community calendar 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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