Did you know....Murray Main Street presents Main Street Merriment and Dickens' Alley Friday, Dec. 5? This festive evening begins as Santa visits from 4 - 7 p.m. downtown. The lighting of the court square Christmas tree will take place at 5 p.m. along with caroling from local talent and area schools. The historic post office will be open for refreshments along with Marley's Main Street Pub giving a nostalgic view of Christmases past. Carriage rides will be available as well as sneak peaks from Playhouse in the Park's A Christmas Story. Visit downtown retailers for extended shopping hours. Also, don't miss the Rotary Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Participate in the parade by signing up at the Chamber of Commerce or calling 753-5171.

Coming Up Around Town:

• Quilt Lovers of Murray Bazaar and Bake Sale, MCC Public Library, Today, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• MSU Racers, Tennessee State, Stewart Stadium, Today, 1 p.m.
• Meet the Lakers, Calloway County High School, Today, 5 - 8 p.m.
• Christmas in the Park, MCC Park, Today - Dec. 31, 6 - 10 p.m., donations accepted.
• MSU Racers vs. Western Kentucky, RSEC, Today, 7 p.m.
• 33rd Annual MSU College Rodeo, Cherry Ag Expo Center, through Nov. 23, call 270-809-3125 for more info.
• A Cappella Singing - A Time of Thanksgiving and Peace, University Church of Christ, Nov. 23, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Hanging of the Green, First United Methodist Church, Nov. 23, 5 p.m.
• Fort Heiman Camp 1834 Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting, First United Methodist Church, Nov. 24, 7 p.m., call 753-9688 or 436-2602 for more info.
• MSU Lady Racers vs. Mid-Continent University, RSEC, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.
• Community Thanksgiving Dinner, MCC Senior Citizens Center, 607 Poplar, Nov. 27, Worship Service: 11 a.m.; Dinner: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., call 753-0929 for more info. or 293-9490 to volunteer or donate.
• Magical Christmas, 404 State St., Hazel, all proceeds benefit Needline of Calloway Co., Nov. 28 - Dec. 30, Sunday - Thursday: 5 - 9:30 p.m.; Friday - Saturday: 5 - 10:30 p.m., www.paschallsmagicalchristmas.com.
• Christmas in 1850, The Homeplace, LBL, Nov. 29, 1 - 4 p.m.
• Rotary Christmas Parade, Main Street, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
• Friends for a Cure Relay for Life Team Breakfast with Santa, Weaks Community Center, Dec. 13, 7:30 - 10 a.m., Tickets: Ages 8 and up - $6; Under 8 - $3.
• Sigma Dept. Breakfast with Santa, Murray Woman's Club, 704 Vine St., Dec. 13, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Tickets: $5.
• Knight's of Columbus Bingo, 332 Squire Rd., every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
• Land Between the Lakes Activity Guide, www.lbl.org or 1-800-LBL-7077.
• Family Fitness Center, 808 Chestnut, Seniors Walk Club, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., call 761-3737 for more info., $10 per month.
• Martin Chapel United Methodist Church Prayer Meeting, 1619 Martin Chapel Rd., Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Welcome New Members:

Vision Elite, Nathan Cruse, web development/marketing, 1615 Sunset Dr., Murray, KY, 42071, 217-840-3923.
 
A Cut Above - Mobile Pet Grooming, pet grooming, Diane Jackson, 1629 Miller Ave., Murray, KY, 42071, 270-978-2872.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:

Murray - Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 - 28.
 
Angels Attic, 972 Chestnut, Dec. 4. 10 a.m. (new drop off area in rear of building).

Perry Architecture, 200 S. 4th St., Dec. 11, 10 a.m. (new member).
 
Focused Mailing Services, 465 Ezell Rd., Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m.
 
BP Fuel Station, 1302 Main St., Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m.

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 Satterwhite at 753-5171.