Events for March 1 Through March 7

Monday, March 1
Book Ends Book Club: The Sinister Pig by Tony Hillerman, Graves County Public Library, 5:30 p.m.
This month the book club will be discussing the mystery The Sinister Pig. New members are invited to attend and to join in the lively book discussions. Every month a new book is chosen for discussion. Copies of the books are freely furnished by the Library and members read them prior to the meeting. Book kits are borrowed from the Kentucky Department of Libraries in Frankfort or from nearby participating libraries for the Book Club. 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.

Monday, March 1
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man Book Discussion, Christ Temple Church (523 North 12th St., Paducah), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We will be discussing the No. 1 best-selling book by Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Two chapters will be discussed each Monday, through March 15. For more info, contact Deborah Walton, (270) 575-3823.

Tuesday, March 2
Story Time: The Three Pigs, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., free.
Each program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers.

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

Tuesday, March 2
Singer/Songwriter Night, Mother Duncan's (225 Broadway, Paducah), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 3
Discussions From Off the Shelf: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, McCracken County Public Library (library meeting room, 555 Washington St., Paducah), noon, free.
Join WKCTC Professor Andrew Halford and other readers to discuss the best-selling novel by Garth Stein. For more info., contact Julie Hart by telephone at (270) 442-2510 ext. 113, or toll-free at (866) 829-7532, or by email.

Thursday, March 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 (270) 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Friday, March 5
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, March 6
Comic Book & Toy Show Featuring Mark Goddard of Lost in Space, Harrah's Metropolis (Riverfront Event Center, 100 Front St. Metropolis, IL), 9:59 a.m., $5 admission.
The city best known for its super hero connection is the site of a Comic Book and Toy Show on Saturday, March 6 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday, March 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Enjoy 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. $5 admission each day includes a free poster, door prize drawings and free admission to the Super Museum and Americana Hollywood. Featured guest: Mark Goddard, best known as Major Don West in the cult 1960s TV series, Lost in Space. Regional artists Will Woods, Jay Chuppe, and Sean Dulany are part of the show as well as the Paducah Imperials Star Wars Fan Club. Costume contest is Saturday at 4 p.m. Visit the website for more info., or call Marc Ballard at (615) 573-4537.

Saturday, March 6
Beauty and the Beast, Carson Center (100 Kentucky Ave.,
Paducah), 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., aprox. $29 to $59 per ticket.
Beauty and the Beast, the sixth longest-running show in Broadway history, tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a small, provincial town, and the Beast, a prince trapped under an enchantress' spell. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed back to the prince he really is. But time is running out, and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he will be doomed for eternity. Purchase online!

Saturday, March 6
Comic Book & Toy Show Featuring Mark Goddard of Lost in Space, Harrah's Metropolis (Riverfront Event Center, 100 Front St. Metropolis, IL), 11 a.m., $5 admission.
The city best known for its super hero connection is the site of a Comic Book and Toy Show on Saturday, March 6 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday, March 7 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). Enjoy 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. $5 admission each day includes a free poster, door prize drawings and free admission to the Super Museum and Americana Hollywood. Featured guest: Mark Goddard, best known as Major Don West in the cult 1960s TV series, Lost in Space. Regional artists Will Woods, Jay Chuppe, and Sean Dulany are part of the show as well as the Paducah Imperials Star Wars Fan Club. Visit the website for more info., or call Marc Ballard at (615) 573-4537.

Sunday, March 7
Beauty and the Beast, Carson Center (100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah), 3 p.m., aprox. $29 to $59 per ticket.
Beauty and the Beast, the sixth longest-running show in Broadway history, tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a small, provincial town, and the Beast, a prince trapped under an enchantress' spell. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed back to the prince he really is. But time is running out, and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he will be doomed for eternity. Purchase online!


Ongoing Events
February 1 through March 15
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man Book Discussion, Christ Temple Church (523 North 12th St., Paducah), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We will be discussing the No. 1 best-selling book by Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Two chapters will be discussed each Monday, through March 15. For more info, contact Deborah Walton, (270) 575-3823.

August 12, 2009 through April 2010
Story Time, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), various times (check times below), free (but registration required).
Story Times are NOT drop in. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register a child or for more information, contact Sandy Linn, Youth Services Librarian, Monday-Wednesday, 8:00-4:30 or on Saturday, 9:00-4:30, at (270) 753-2288 or email her.

Library Toddlers #1
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 9:30-10 a.m.

Library Toddlers #2
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 10:20-10:50 a.m.

Preschool Story Time
Children age 3 through 5 accompanied by an adult who assists the child with listening and sitting skills, participation and activities. Includes picture books, music, films, and craft activities.
Wednesday 11-11:45 a.m.