Events for June 1 Through June 7

Monday, June 1
Book Ends Book Club, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 5:30 p.m.
This month: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. New members are invited to attend and to join in the lively book discussions. Every month a new book is chosen for discussion. If you have always wanted to talk about a good story after you've read it, this is the group for you. All you need to do is just call the Library at (270) 247-2911 to sign up. They'll have a copy of the book waiting for you. 1st Monday of every month (except for holidays).

Tuesday, June 2
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 2
Girlfriend Book Swap Party, Murray Woman's Club (704 Vine St., Murray, KY), 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., free.
Learn more about your friends, meet some new ones and gain some super summer reads for free! It’s the Season for Summer Reading! Please bring a book or two that you think a girlfriend would enjoy (fiction, nonfiction, self-help, beauty, humor—anything you have appreciated as a woman). Everyone will leave with a "new" book to read and return. Bring a friend if you like! For more info, email Kim Grasty.

Tuesday, June 2
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free. Join in for a night of music, spoken word and artist collaborations on the fly! Call 443-3991 for more info. Every Tuesday.

Thursday, June 4
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Thursday, June 4
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 7:30 pm.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.

Thursday, June 4
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! For more info., the fabulously talented call Darris Shelby, 556-0639.

Friday, June 5
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.

Friday, June 5
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free.
Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic–-or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday.

Saturday, June 6
Murder Mystery Dinner, Magnolia Tea Room (306 Gilbert Street/HWY 641, Hazel, KY), Reservations Required.
Call (270) 492-6284 or e-mail Magnolia Tea Room for information.

Saturday, June 6
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch, and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.

Saturday, June 6
Paducah Prose Writers Group, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 3-5 p.m., free.
For fiction and non-fiction writers. Bring a few pages of your work to improve. Meets in the second floor conference room.

Sunday, June 7
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 2:30 pm.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch, and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.

Ongoing Events
June 1 through July 31
Express Yourself: Young Adult Summer Reading Program, Marshall County Library (3 locations: 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY; 23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY; and 104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), free.
For students who are going to be in the 7th through 12th grade this fall. Sign-up at the circulation desk of your favorite branch of the Marshall County Public Library. Then work hard to accumulate points during the months of June & July. Get lots of cool prizes and a chance to win a $150 Night On The Town Gift Card Collection. For more information visit the website.