Report by Lisa Satterwhite, Chamber of Commerce
For Saturday, June 30, 2012

Did you know... Briggs & Stratton along with Morningstar and the Chamber host Murray’s Fireworks Extravaganza tonight beginning at 9:30 p.m.? The best place to view this spectacular show are along Hwy. 641 North. A Community Band concert in the football stadium precedes the fireworks. Other area fireworks are tomorrow at Cypress Resort, July 3 at Kenlake and Barkley Resorts and July 4 at Kentucky Dam and Paris Landing.

Coming Up Around Town:

• Tumbleweed Southwest Grill Block Party/Fireworks Show, June 30, 6 – 10 p.m.
• Murray Art Guild Exhibitions, Workshops, Studio Time, www.murrayartguild.org or call 270-753-4059.
• Humane Society’s Bark in the Park, MCC Central Park, Today, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Tymeless Hearts Pageant/Talent Show, WOW Bldg., Today, 2 p.m., call 270-293-9536 for more info.
• Freedom Fest, Today through July 1, booklets available at the Chamber of Commerce or Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau.
• Summer Reading Program, Tuesdays July 3 and 10:  Ash Street Computer Lab, 10 - 10:30 a.m.; 630 Ellis Drive (Ellis Center), 11 - 11:30 a.m.; Playhouse in the Park Deck, Central Park, Noon - 12:30 p.m.
• Active Parenting of Teens, CC Extension Office,  July 5, 12, 19, 26, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• Movies in the Park, Central Park Amphitheatre, every Friday in July, July 6:  An American Tail, Free.
• Membership Drive and Summer Art Party with Silent Auction, Murray Art Guild, July 6, 6 p.m.
• First Fridays Downtown  - July 6, Participating Shops Open until 8 p.m.; The Music Man, Outdoor Movie, 6th & Main Sts., Sundown.
• Red Cross Swim Lessons , MCC Public Pool, Session 3:  July 9 - 14, call 270-753-1421 for more info.
• Alzheimer Support Group, Weaks Community Center, July 10, 5 - 6:30 p.m., call 753-0576 for more info.
• Angel’s Attic Thrist Shop 10th Anniversary Celebration, 972 Chestnut St., July 11.
• Food Preservation Class hosted by CC Extension Office, Memorial Baptist Church, 906 Main, July 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., register by July 10 at 753-1452.
• Adult Beginning Sewing Workshops, Graves County Extension Office, July 12, 19 and 26, 1 - 4 p.m. or 5:30 - 8 p.m., call 270-753-1452 for more info. 2012
• FREE Sports Physicals for Athletes in Murray or Calloway Middle or High Schools, MCCH West Entrance, July 14 and 21, 8 a.m. - Noon, call 270-762-1832 for more info.
• Farmer’s Market of Murray - Calloway County, Fridays 3 - 6 p.m.; Murray Main Street Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 7 a.m. - Noon.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings/Events:

Chamber on  the Breakfast Show, WNBS 1340 AM, First and Third Mondays, 7:30 - 8 a.m.

Thurmond Insurance, 1550 Lowes Dr., Suite E, July 12, 10:30 a.m. (new business).

Gate 28, 310 N. 12th St., July 19, 10:30 p.m. (new expansion).

Photo: Brandon Molle of Numeritex Displays, Inc. in Murray makes upgrades to the marquee in front of the Chamber of Commerce. Community and nonprofit events can be displayed on the electronic board free of charge.

For more information on becoming a member of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce or hosting a Chamber event contact Lance Allison or Lisa Farris Satterwhite at 753-5171.