Report by Lisa Satterwhite, Chamber of Commerce
For Saturday, July 7, 2012

Did you know... The Perkins Motor Plex Community Golf Tournament is Friday, Aug. 3? This annual event benefits the local United Way and the Chamber of Commerce. Held at Miller Memorial Golf Course, lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with the scramble starting at 1 p.m. Contact the United Way at 270-753-0317 to sign up a team.

Coming Up Around Town:

• Murray Art Guild Exhibitions, Workshops, Studio Time, www.murrayartguild.org or call 270-753-4059.
• Red Cross Swim Lessons , MCC Public Pool, Session 3:  July 9 - 14, call 270-753-1421 for more info.
• Summer Reading Program, Tuesdays July 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.
• Alzheimer Support Group, Weaks Community Center, July 10, 5 - 6:30 p.m., call 753-0576 for more info.
• MAG, Board Meeting, Murray Art Guild, July 10, 6 p.m.
• Angel’s Attic Thrift 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.
• Active Parenting of Teens, CC Extension Office,  July 12, 19, 26, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• 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.
• Movies in the Park, Central Park Amphitheatre, every Friday in July, July 13:  Hidden Secrets, Free.
• 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.
• Family Caregiver Support Group, Glendale Place, July 16, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
• PIP Camp, Playhouse in the Park, for grades 1 - 12, July 16 - 27, $130, call 270-759-1752 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 a.m. (new expansion).

Welcome New Members:

Coleman Real Estate & Property Management, Jana Little, real estate, Realtor, 108 N. 12th St., Murray, KY, 270-753-9898.

McCuiston Roofing, LLC, Darrin McCuiston, home improvement/contractors/construction, 4505 St. Rt. 121 N., Murray, KY  42071, 270-293-1924.

Papa John’s, Mitchell Coy, restaurant, 612 N. 12th St., Murray, KY  32071, 270-753-6666.

Photo: Jason Ward, manager of Tractor Supply in Murray, receives the agriculture award from the recent Chamber Annual Dinner. Tractor Supply was awarded for their continued support of local farmers and back yard gardeners. The store is located in Shoppes of Murray shopping center on N. 12th St.

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.