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Murray awarded 2011-2012 Kentucky Senior Games After a nearly year-long bid process, Murray has received the Kentucky Senior Games for 2011 and 2012. The Kentucky Senior Games is supported and sanctioned by the National Senior Games Association, In the past, the KSG have been held in places such as Lexington, Ashland and Paducah. In September of 2009, the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau staff decided to submit a bid to host the games. Murray was one of two cities selected for a site visit as the final step of the bid process. Many community organizations helped the CVB during the bid process. Those assisting included the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, Murray State University, the City of Murray, Town and Gown, the Murray Calloway Transit Authority and Primary Care. In August 2010, the CVB learned that they had been awarded the games. The games will attract athletes, family of the athletes and spectators from all over the state. The 2012 games are a qualifier for the 2012 National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio. Kentucky is an open state, which means Erin Carrico, executive director of the Murray CVB said, "We are extremely honored and excited to have been awarded the 2011-2012 Kentucky Senior Games. This event will bring hundreds of people to our area over the course of multiple days. It will create a significant economic impact for Murray and Calloway County." While the CVB is excited to host such an event, Carrico says it will also be a lot of work. "Hosting the Kentucky Senior Games will be a community-wide effort. Sponsors, event chairpersons and volunteers are needed and are vital to the success of the games." The 2011 Kentucky Senior Games will be held September 21-24. For more information on the games, or to learn how to be involved, call 1.800.651.1603. Regional Special Events Center to host diverse fall concert line-up The Regional Special Events Center as well as Lovett Auditorium, both on the Murray State University campus, have announced their fall concert line-ups. Joe Santiago of the RSEC and Lovett stresses that the RSEC will host a variety of events this year, including family shows, sporting events and a variety of concerts. He said that although there is a packed schedule for fall, other shows and events have already been booked for spring. September 18 Richard Buckner, a Roots Americana singer/songwriter will take the stage at Lovett Auditorium for the ONSTAGE concert series. As part of the Alltech Fortnight Festival, popular singer Jason Mraz will be in concert at the RSEC September 26. Mraz, who has performed at Lovett Auditorium previously, is known for hit songs such as, "I'm Yours," "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" and "You and I Both." Steven Curtis Chapman, a contemporary gospel artist, will perform at Lovett Auditorium October 1. October 4 the MTV Campus Invasion Tour will hit Murray State University with performances by Neon Trees, New Politics and Thirty Seconds to Mars. To wrap-up the fall concert season, Froggy 103.7 and Alltech present Eric Church, Josh Kelley and Miranda Lambert in concert October 8. Lambert became known when she was a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star and has been topping the country charts ever since. "We are excited to provide a variety of entertainment for the community, region and campus," said Santiago. Tickets for any of the events listed can be purchased at the RSEC box office or at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit the RSEC's online Event Calendar at www.murraystate.edu/rsec to find the latest information, or call (270) 809-5577. Ice Cream Festival holds fun for kids, families downtown As summer comes to a close, the Murray Ice Cream Festival will provide a weekend of fun activities and a cool treat in downtown Murray, Ky. September 10 and 11.
Non-profit organizations will compete for prize money, donated by University Book & Bean. First place in the contest will receive $1,500, second place $1,000 and third place $500. Profits from the event admission cost will also be split among the groups participating. Rotary Club President Jayne Crisp explained, "The Scooper Bowl was designed to assist local charities and other non-profit organizations in raising awareness as well as funds for their group while having a great time participating in the ice cream competition.” Friday night from 6-9 p.m. will also feature more fun activities for kids. Wrist bands may be purchased for unlimited use on inflatables and a rock wall. The cost is $7 prior to the event and $10 the day of the event. Wrist bands are available at all Regions Bank locations and at the Murray Main Street office, 201 S. 4th St. They are good for Friday and Saturday. Saturday, the activities will begin at 10 a.m. Wrist band activities will include inflatables, face painting, Deana Wright, Murray Main Street manager and event organizer said, “Never before at a Murray event have so many non-profits been given the chance to help their organization monetarily while meeting and serving the community. I am excited downtown Murray will be hosting such a wonderful, family-oriented event." At noon, the main event will begin, with free Purity ice cream being served until 5 p.m. Purity Ice Cream, along with 94.7 WQQR and Willie 102.1 are the sponsors of the Ice Cream Festival. Applications for vendors and for the homemade ice cream competition are available at 201 S. 4th St. 
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Upcoming Events September 4: TNT Roping Series September 7 & 18: Classic & Antique Car Cruise-In September 9-October 2 (Thurs-Sat only): 2nd Annual Corn Maze September 10-11: Ice Cream Festival September 10-11: CSRA Rodeo Dynamite Series September 10-October 1: Proofs Exhibit September 17-26: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee September 18: Fall Citywide Yard Sale September 18: Richard Buckner ONSTAGE September 25: Arts on the Square September 26: Jason Mraz in concert, 7 p.m. October: Western Kentucky Highland Festival October 1: Steven Curtis Chapman in concert October 1-2: CSRA Rodeo Dynamite Series October 4: MTV Campus Invasion October 8: Miranda Lambert in concert October 9 : MSU Homecoming October 29-November 6 (Fri-Sun only): To Kill a Mockingbird October 30: Trail of Treats November 19-21: Murray Art Guild Holiday Sale November 26-December 31: Christmas in the Park
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The weekend will begin at 6:00 Friday night with a new event, The Rotary Scooper Bowl. The Scooper Bowl is a homemade ice cream competition, with non-profit groups vying to see who has the best ice cream recipe. For $5, adults can purchase a spoon and sample all the frozen treats, then vote for their favorite. Children under age 10 may participate for $1. 
caricatures, a train ride and more. Also enjoy live music, entertainment and fair-type food. The Downtown Saturday Market will have vendors lining 5th St., South of Maple Street. All concessions will be sold by various non-profit groups.
Bill Wells