Paducah Cooperative Ministry seeks donations for its food pantry to help with its emergency food assistance program. Items needed include peanut butter, ramen noodles, meals in a can, rice, instant potatoes, individually packaged items, saltine crackers, baby formula, baby food, and diapers. Bring donations to 402 Legion Drive, Paducah. For more information, call (270) 442-6795.
The Murray Walk to Defeat ALS is Saturday morning at the CFSB Center. Registration and a silent auction start at 8, a 5K run starts at 9, and a one-mile walk starts at 9:15. Funds raised go to patient care services, education, support, and researching a cure for the neuro-degenerative disease. Details at alsaky.org.
Historic downtown Paducah holds the Sweet September Spruce Up this Saturday from 8 to noon. Volunteers, residents, and businesses are invited to help beautify flower beds and planters. Plants and mulch provided. Meet at the gazebo at 2nd and Broadway at 8 a.m. for instructions and refreshments.
