Top 10 April Fools Day Pranks

The true origin of April Fools' Day probably has something to with either the change from the Gregorian to the Julian calendar in the 16th century or ancient Roman festivals celebrating the end of winter.
For this annual day reserved for sneakiness and skulduggery, its shaky history is fitting.  So in the spirit of April Fools' [...]

Brand New HelloKY.com T-Shirts – Show Your Pride

They are finally here!  Our brand new HelloKY.com t-shirts.  Please help to show your pride and let others know about our resource for everything western KY.
These shirts add a bit of humor for those of us who have experienced mosquitos equivalent to those on the new Land of the Lost movie.  It's only a matter [...]

Meet Jen (MommaHen)

Some people know her as Momma Hen, but she says we can call her by her name, Jen. Jennifer Henley and her husband, Cameron, live in Murray, KY with her two little ones - Xavier and Carter.

So, Jen - You seem crazy busy. Can you tell us where we'd most likely be able [...]

First Toddle Indoor Play Gym GIVEAWAY! – Valued at $149.95

First Toddle, with 5 parenting/toy awards, is paving the way for an entirely different sort of "play gyms."  With its lightweight, easy to assemble parts, First Toddle is the perfect toy for children ages 3 months and up!
With its snap-and-release technology, this toy can take many shapes - from a "walking center (with three heights!) [...]

April 21-24 – AQS Paducah Quilt Show And Contest

The next Paducah quilt show will be held April 21 – 24, 2010, from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, at the Paducah Expo Center, Julian Carroll Convention Center, and the new AQS Pavilion that will be located in the parking lot at the convention center. The AQS "Hurt Book Sale" and more vendors will be [...]

April 24 – GOP Breakfast At Lone Oak High School

The Republican Party of McCracken County invites all Conservatives and Republicans to a breakfast at Lone Oak High School Cafeteria on April 24 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am.
Featured speakers:

Congressman Ed Whitfield
State Representative Steven Rudy
State Representative Brent Housman
Candidate for the 6th House District, Monti Collins
Candidate for the 4th House District, Lynn Bechler

Sponsors of this event:

McCracken [...]

April 9 – MCEC Murder Mystery Dinner

You are invited to an occasion to remember and enjoy with a mystery to solve along the way! The proceeds to benefit The Marshall County Exceptional Center.

Marshall County Exceptional Center Gymnasium
198 Old Symsonia Rd.

Tickets are $10.00 per person.

Fee includes: Chili-buffet bar, drink, & dessert *** Plus a night where you get to be the detective*** [...]

April 5-8 – Spring Break Fun At Lakewood Gymnastics

At Lakewood Gymnastics you can have your Spring Break Fun right here in Paducah, KY.

On April 5-8, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, you can bring yourself, your kids, or anyone you want, to run, jump, tumble, bounce, and play during Lakewood Gymnastics Spring Break event, featuring:

Three In-Ground Trampolines
40' In-Ground Tumble Trampoline
Three Giant Inflatables
AeroBall Trampoline Game
Above [...]

April 5 – Tater Day in Benton KY

On the first Monday of April, the streets of Benton fill with thousands of people, all who have come to the annual celebration of the sweet potato.

And this year is no different!

While Tater Day is technically only one day, the festivities have grown to include the prior week and weekend leading up to the actual [...]

April 17 – Murray in Motion Fitness Festival and Baby Expo

Free Community Health Screenings: blood lipid profile (requires 12 hour fast), diabetes, glaucoma, osteoporosis, blood pressure, pulmonary function, derma-scan, prostate cancer, body mass index and more.

Metric Century (60 and 30 mile bike ride). Please contact Lance Allison at lallison@mymurray.com for separate registration information.

Information booths on a variety of health topics and community services for adults [...]

April 3 – WRIK/MCC Parks Annual Easter Eggstravaganza

4 fields of furious Easter Egg hunting at it's best! Partnered with WRIK 98.3, MCC Parks will have over 10,000 eggs for kids ages 2-12 this year at the Central Park Hohman Baseball Field Complex on April 3, from 11:00 am - 11:30 am.

There are different fields of hunting for various levels of abilities. Park [...]

March 26 – April 4 – Trace Creek Presents: The Promise

Each year during Easter, Trace Creek church presents, "THE PROMISE: A Pageant on the Life of Jesus Christ."  Trace Creek would love for you to join them and celebrate the life of Jesus Christ.  Bring others with you!!

ADMISSION IS FREE!

SHOWTIMES:

Friday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m
Friday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, [...]

April 3 – Patti’s 1880s Settlement Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Patti's 1880's Settlement's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be April 3rd 2010 at 11:00 am for ages 10 and Under. Last year Patti's hid over 5000 eggs! They had many, many prizes that were given away! Tell your friends and mark your calendars!
For more information please call 270-362-8844 or 888-736-2515 or email pattis1880s@ccol.net

April 3 – Mayfield Easter Egg Hunt

Mayfield Wal-Mart is hosting the first annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Mayfield Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, April 3rd from 1-2pm. Admission will be FREE to the public. The RC food wagon will be there with hamburgers, hot dogs and RC drinks. All ages welcome. The Easter bunny will be there and Pictures will be available.

For [...]

March 26-27 – Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live

Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE, their latest musical adventure featuring four of the top-rated preschool shows: “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Ni Hao, Kai-lan,” and “Wonder Pets!” Join hosts Moose & Zee as they take you through four exciting musical adventures March 26-27, 2010 at the Carson Center. There will be four performances: Friday, March 26th [...]

March 22-27 – Weeruns Children’s Consignment Sale

Start tagging those outgrown clothes, and clean out the toy chests! The Weeruns Children’s Consignment Sale is coming back to the MSU Regional Special Events Center on March 22-27, 2009.

Twice a year, hundreds of moms (and some dads) come from all over Western Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Illinois to buy and sell their children’s items:

Clothing [...]

March 26-27 – Power Of Purity Retreat

Retreat at Family of God at Reidland, a church of Christ, on March 26-27, 2010. All girls 12-19 from anywhere in the area are invited.

The Power of Purity is a seminar for teenage girls to show them the power and beauty of sexual purity. We want to help the girls understand the price of sexual [...]

March 20 – The Real Woman’s Expo of Paducah

We have seen big boys toys shows, boat shows, sports car shows, it’s about time someone had a show all about women. This is it! And it is coming back to Paducah.

On March 20, 2010 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, in the old Goodies building across from Kentucky Oaks Mall, you’ll find everything you [...]

March 13 – Lourdes Little Miracles Baby Fest

On Saturday, March 13 from 9 am – Noon, Lourdes hospital will be having their annual Lourdes Little Miracles Baby Fest located in the Marshall Nemer Pavilion of Lourdes hospital.

This is the chance for soon to be mothers, mothers of young infants and newborns, and anyone hoping to one day be a mother, to get [...]

March 6-7 – Metropolis Comic Book And Toy Show

Comic book fans of all ages are invited to come and  see a variety of vendors showcasing comics from the 1940s to present-day, vintage Star Wars toys, autographed celebrity items, games, t-shirts, western items and more.

Admission into the show is $5 each day. All attending will receive a free poster and will be eligible for [...]