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Datebook: October 23 - The Smurfs Debut

The loveable blue creatures first appeared in the Spirou comics magazine on this day in 1958. Belgian cartoonist Peyo came up with the word "Schtroumpf" while eating with a colleague and couldn't remember the word for salt. Pass the schtroumpf please!

It’s Wednesday, Oct. 23

As part of its Evening Upstairs series, the McCracken County Public Library hosts “The Lure of the Mysterious Vampire” tomorrow evening at 7 in the second floor meeting room. The free presentation discusses vampires through the ages. For more information visit mclib.net.

Murray State Basketball fans are invited to attend Racer Fan Jam tomorrow night at 6:30 at the CFSB Center. The event features introductions of both teams and a scrimmage. Get autographs from the Racer student-athletes, and watch performances by MSU's Spirit Groups, the Racer Band, and Dunker. Doors open at 6, and admission is free.

The Paducah Downtown Farmers' Market holds a Fall Festival Saturday from 9 to noon. Vendors offer an array of fall produce, plus there’s a live demonstration of a cider press, pumpkin painting for kids, face painting, cooking demonstrations, and free samples and recipes. Bluegrass musician Nathan Blake Lynn performs from 10 to noon. For more information, visit paducahalliance.org.

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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