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Datebook: September 18 - Earth & Moon Photographed Together 35 Years Ago

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In the history of mankind, we've looked up at the Moon from Earth, but on this day in 1977, Voyager 1 took a picture of both Earth and Moon together for the first time. This was the view from 7.25 million miles away. And if you look closely, you can see my house.

It’s Tuesday, September 18

The Murray Choral Society holds auditions for all singers, ages 15 and up, during the month of September.  Beginning October 1st, the group rehearses Monday nights from 6 to 7:30 to prepare a holiday concert.  To schedule an audition, call Dr. Amy Aucoin at (270) 809-6459.

The Pennyrile Grandparent Support Group holds a regular monthly meeting at the Pennyrile Area Development District Office in Hopkinsville Thursday morning at 10.  For more information, call (270) 886-9484.

The West Kentucky Allied Services office at 607 Poplar Street in Murray offers free computer and internet use to every member of the public, Monday through Friday from 8 to 4.  The service is provided by Community Action and the Commonwealth Office of Technology.  For more information, call 800-456-3452.

Visit wkms.org, where you can find more community events and learn how to get in a drawing for a Kindle Fire.  Thanks for listening.

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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