Ky Dam Village Seeking Vendors for Arts and Crafts Festival 

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville, KY., is seeking vendors for its Arts and Crafts Festival, May 25-26.
The park is seeking vendors selling handcrafted artwork for the festival, which runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Display areas without or with electricity are available for $70 and $85, respectively. 
For information and an application, contact Laura Jackson at 270-362-4276ext. 412 or email laura.jackson@ky.gov.

Marshall County Relay For Life Team Fundraisers

May 23: Stilley House will hold a Relay for Life Fundraiser Yard Sale. Everything must go! 1 day only on Thursday, May 23, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Located at East 10th Street across from Brown Gable Apts.

 

June 8: Relay For Life Cookout/Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser at King Bros. in Draffenville on Saturday, June 8. Food for sale all day. Hamburgers $1, Hot Dogs 2/$1. Also available will be chips and drinks.

Corn Hole Tournament registration begins at 1:00 p.m. and games start at 2:30 p.m. Registration for the Corn Hole Tournament is $15.

 

June 14-15: The next Relay For Life of Marshall County is set for June 14-15, 2013 at Marshall County H.S. Football Field. Teams are currently forming. To learn more about building a team for Relay For Life, call 270-527-2652 or 270-703-0075. For additional information on the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org

 

June 25: Relay for Life Taste of Marshall County will be held June 25, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
At Mike Miller Park, large pavilion. $10 in advance at the County Judge/Executive's office and $15 at the gate. 6 yrs. and under free. All proceeds go the Marshall County Relay For Life. For more information contact Mitzi English at 527-2652 or Justin Lamb at (270) 527-4750.

Adult Education to start

Marshall County Adult Education will be starting their last FastTrack GED class for the year on May 20. The FastTrack GED class meets on Monday and Tuesday evenings for 4 weeks. This is a high level, fast-paced course for which students must qualify based on placement test scores. For more information, call Jillian Henson at 270-527-7712 or visit www.marshall.kyschools.us/alc

Safe Boating Class

May 18: The Kuttawa Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are offering a FREE State Approved Boating Safety Class on May 18, at Eddy Creek Marina Resort, 7612 State Route 93-South in Eddyville.  The course will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a lunch break. The class will emphasize the principles of safe operation that apply to all types of boats and their activities on the water, and laws that govern them for Kentucky. Contact Alan Wade at 270-217-6471 or at alanewade@yahoo.com to register.

Let's Rock for the Ranch benefit

May 22: A free acoustic concert in the main pavilion of Mike Miller Park on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. to raise money for the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys and Girls Ranch.
Kaleb Swift and Josh Tubbs will be playing an assortment of music including country and southern rock. Hosted by Polaris of Benton.
There will be concessions available for purchase and the proceeds from sales will go to the boys and girls ranch as well.
Anthony Wallace, one of the concert’s organizers, said the decision to give the money to the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys and Girls Ranch was an easy one. He said the ranch does so much to touch the lives of so many children and because of its importance Polaris realized the ranch could use extra help raising funds.

Lady Marshals Basketball Camp

May 22-24: The Lady Marshals Basketball Camp will be held May 22-24, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Marshall County High School. Camp is for girls entering grades K-9 for the school year of 2013-2014.
A $45 fee is required with registration form by May 17, 2013. Late registration will be accepted on the first day of camp for $50. 1 camper $45, 2 sisters $85 and 3 sisters $120.
A registration form can be printed by clicking here for Part A and also here for Part B.

Calvert VFW Yard Sale

May 23: Calvert City VFW will host a Yard Sale at 413 U.S. Hwy 95 on Thursday, May 23, from 8 AM to 4 PM in front of Margaret Dunn's house.

130th Big Singing in Benton

May 26: The 130th Big Singing will take place in the Old Benton, KY courthouse in the upstairs Fiscal Courtroom on Sunday May 26. The morning session will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the afternoon session will go from 1:15 to around 3:30 p.m. The National Music Council designated Benton’s Big Singing as the oldest indigenous musical tradition in the nation. Dr. Deborah Carlton Loftis described the annual event, which takes place in the Marshall County Courthouse, as “the only shape-note singing in Kentucky with a continuous tradition dating from the nineteenth century” in her 1987 Ph.D. dissertation. 
However, people do not just show up and begin singing this music. It is different! That is why we have planned a few special practices. I would like to invite you to join us on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the new CFSB banking center in Benton beginning April 29.
Please encourage your family, friends, neighbors, and church to come and be a part of these practices at the CFSB banking center, and then join us for this year’s 130th Big Singing on May 26 upstairs in the old Circuit Courtroom from 10 to 12 and then from 1:15 to about 3:30. We hope everyone will come and be a part of this marvelous musical tradition. For more information contact Gene Gilliland at 270-527-4616.

Academy of Stars at Marshall County Exceptional Center

May 30: The Marshall County Exceptional Center cordially invites you to our annual program, “Academy of Stars”. Program will be held on Thursday, May 30, at 6:00 PM at Marshall County Exceptional Center, located at 198 Old Symsonia Road, Benton, KY 42025. Please R.S.V.P by calling 270-527-1327.

Christian Comedian to perform for "Last Laught Friday" at Ky Opry

May 31: Christian Comedian "Justin Fennell" will be performing on May 31, at the Kentucky Opry for Last Laugh Friday. This will be the final Last Laugh Friday until September. Justin takes you on a hilarious journey through the ordinaries of life. He specializes in clean, "slice-of-life" humor that sees "the funny" in everyday situations, especially those involving the family.
Offering Special Group Rates: Group of 20-49 for $10 each; Group of 50-99 for $8 each; Group of 100 or more $5 each. Regular rate, Adult $12, Student $8, Child $5.

Vacation Bible School at GBC

June 3-7: Grab your tickets and head on over to Colossal Coaster World VBS at Gilbertsville Baptist Church, June 3-7 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  This experience is for ages 3 through youth.  If you need a ride call the church at 362-8046 and leave a message or Bro. Darrell’s cell at 270-293-9593.

Summer Book Sale at Library

June 3-8: It's time again for our summer book sale that takes place at all three branches of the Marshall County Public Library System. Sale begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 3. This sale lasts for one week, and we will be offering "fill your bag for $1" on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Lots of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Junior Material and Magazines!

Club Soccer Tryouts

June 4-15: Panathinaikos Soccer Schools, formerly West KY United, will hold 3 Club Soccer Tryout dates for boys and girls on:
Tuesday, June 4, at Mike Miller Soccer Fields in Draffenville, and Thursday, June 13 at Hamilton Park in Mayfield, from 6-7 p.m. for U8-U12 and from 7-8 p.m. for U13-U18.
Also Saturday, June 15 at McCracken County Soccer Complex in Paducah, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for U8-U12 and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for U13-U18.
For more information call 270-210-3600 or visit www.paosswestkentucky.us

Relay For Life 2013

June 14-15: The next Relay For Life of Marshall County is set for June 14-15, 2013 at Marshall County H.S. Football Field. Teams are currently forming. To learn more about building a team for Relay For Life, call 270-527-2652 or 270-703-0075. For additional information on the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org

AmeriBration Beauty Pageant

July 1: The planning has begun for the 2013 Calvert City AmeriBration Beauty Pageant sponsored by the Calvert Area Development Association. The pageant will be held on Monday, July 1, at 6:00 p.m. at the Calvert City Civic Center.
Girl’s age divisions for girls are: 0 – 35 months, 3 – 5 years, 6 – 9 years, 10 – 13 years, and 14 – 18 years.
Boys age division is 0 – 35 months.

Winners in each age division will receive a crown, trophy, and a $25 cash award. 1st and 2nd Runner-Up in each group will receive a trophy. Winners are invited to ride in the AmeriBration parade on the 4th of July. Photogenic competition is optional. Photogenic winners will receive a trophy.
Attire is Summer Sportswear for all ages.

Entry fee is $35 for the beauty competition and $10 optional photogenic competition. Door admission is $4 and children 5 and under are free.

Entries are preferred to be received prior to Friday, June 28 but may register at the door. All checks should be made to CADA, and along with entry information, mailed to: Calvert Area Development Assoc., P.O. Box 968, Calvert City, KY 42029.
For more information contact Shelley Brien at 270-703-2825 or 270-395-9795, or Deshae Harrington or Denae Shelton.

Click here for printable entry form.

Brett family performs to benefit new Community Children's Art Center

July 20: The Brett Family will bring a show to our area that will be a must see for you and your friends. July 20, 2013 at the Kenneth Shadowen Performing Arts Center at the Marshall County High School Campus and the tickets are $25. They may be bought at Calvert Library, Tourism Office in Draffenville, and Benton City Hall or online at www.marshallcountyarts.com
The Brett Family has won numerous awards for their shows in Branson, MO, their morning show has been especially popular and they have also sung with the Tabernacle Choir.
The show was recommended to the Marshall County Arts Commission by friends who have been to Branson and seen the show for themselves and also recommendations from a church music director.

 

Family oriented and affordable, the show is one of variety. Rumor has it that the sons do a mean routine with basketballs and the music and dancing are outstanding. This show is being offered to our local area as a fund raiser for the new Community Children’s Art Center in Benton, KY.
Tickets may be bought at three locations or online.  The addresses are below.
          www.marshallcountyarts.com
          Benton City Hall
          The Tourism Commission office in Draffenville
          Marshall County Library in Calvert City

We hope the nearly 900 seats in the KSPAC will be filled with families wanting some live wholesome entertainment. You will not be disappointed.

Marcella’s Kitchen now serving

Marcella’s Kitchen is opened to the community. They are located at 242 Griggstown Rd., 2 blocks behind Johnny’s Barber Shop in the Lion’s Club Building. Marcella’s Kitchen hours are: Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The bus ministry pick up will be as followed: Click here for more.