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Datebook: March 14 - Pi Day!

Pi Day is a holiday created by Larry Shaw in 1988, commemorating the mathematical constant ? (pi). Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (3/14). In 2009, the United States House of Representatives supported the designation of Pi Day. Some call "Real Pi Day" March 14, 2015 at 9:26:53 AM (3.141592653). There are many ways of celebrating Pi Day. Some celebrate by eating pie.  Or you could embrace this video:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQQp7fF46A

 

It’s Wednesday, March 14

 

Anthony Hodges will lead a Civil War Roundtable discussion tomorrow at the StewartCountyVisitorCenter.  The topic will be “19th Century Medical Practices during the Civil War.”  The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, call John or Nikki Walsh at 931-801-4530.

 

Market House Theater invites the public to a party on Friday during which they will announce the Main Stage and Youth season shows.  The party starts at 7:30PM in the Main Theater.  There will be entertainment, finger food, a cash bar, and auction items.  For more information, visit mhtplay.com.

 

The PennyroyalAreaMuseum hosts the 20th Annual Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar on Friday and Saturday.  The seminar will feature presentations on the clairvoyant’s life and work, a tour of local sites, and more.  For more information, contact the museum at 887-4270.

 

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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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