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Tucked away in Western Kentucky lies a friendly town steeped in southern tradition and vibrancy of college culture. The comforts of home await you in this town of 17,000 residents. Friendliness and compassion come naturally to the locals of Murray, offering a wonderful escape for a long-weekend vacation or a small conference.

Just a stone’s throw from Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, Murray offers a wide variety of activities from boutique shopping to outdoor adventure.

Murray is the ideal place to be a local with many locally owned mom-and-pop restaurants and specialty stores only found here.

Murray stays with you long after you leave. Genuine hellos and conversations make you feel a part of the community instantly, like you have always lived here.

There are multiple community organizations continually offering events and activities throughout the year. It is uncommon to find a weekend in Murray with nothing to do. Many of these events are free or at very low cost to attend and participate, making Murray an ideal place for families.

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Visit Historic Downtown

Downtown Murray use to be a place to trade livestock or goods, buy groceries, see the doctor, board a bus, sell tobacco crops, get a prescription filled or see a movie.

Although times have changed, downtown is still as vibrant as ever. The court square is home to a unique variety of retail shops, restaurants and events.

Rudy’s, on the square, is open for breakfast and lunch featuring good, home-style southern cooking. It offers a made-from-scratch breakfast each morning and plate lunches every day. Chicago-style cuisine can be found at Mugsy’s Hideout, with specialties such as deep-dish pizza, Italian sausage sandwiches and toasted cheese ravioli.

How does downtown Murray maintain its charm?

Murray Main Street, an organization working to preserve and strengthen the area, continually works to revitalize downtown through renovation projects. The organization also organizes a variety of community events and activities on the court square that allow community members and visitors to experience downtown at its finest.

Downtown Events On the Saturday before Easter, downtown fills with children for the annual Easter on the Square event. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance as 5,000 Easter eggs are hunted on the grounds.

The Downtown Saturday Market fills the court square with fruits, veggies, pies, treats, flowers, arts, crafts and other products every Saturday (7 am - noon) during the months of May through October. This ritual has become the social gathering for locals on the weekends. Meet old friends and make new ones while tasting the best our region has to offer.

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Keep it Local Downtown is the hot location for specialty shops.

Raggle-Taggle, the newest boutique downtown, focuses on eco-friendly and local products available in our area.

Creative Canvas offers a neat way to become in-tune with your artistic side. Choose from a variety of scenes and paint a beautiful picture you can take home. This is a great experience to have with a group of friends!

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Main Street Merriment brings warmth and holiday cheer, and spreads it throughout the downtown area. This event takes place the first Friday in December and is a great way to kick-off the Christmas season. First, visit Santa on the courthouse lawn while watching the lighting of the community tree. Then, browse one of the many downtown businesses that stay open late that evening. The Robert O. Miller Conference Center hosts music, food, hot chocolate and beautiful Christmas decor. Dickens’ Alley transforms a normal alley into a beautifully-lit 17th Century London passageway. Enjoy carriage rides, storytelling and a “pub” that serves warm soup and other food. Keep an eye out for carolers dressed in period costumes.

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Shopping Downtown The true character of a town can always be seen by visiting its downtown. Murray’s court square is a fun place to browse locally-owned shops and restaurants. New Life Christian Bookstore has been thriving downtown for many years. The store has bibles, books, music, movies and home decor. It also carries VeggieTales, Willow Tree and Webkinz. In the basement of the shop is 5th and Main Coffees, where shoppers can take a break to enjoy a specialty coffee, tea, frappe or smoothie.

Just a block off the square is Red Bug on 3rd, a quaint yarn shop that also sells Kentucky and locally made products, gourmet chocolates and home decor. Next door you’ll find Finders Keepers, which has furniture, antiques, holiday items, scarves and home furnishings.

Parking downtown is free so shop, eat and play as long as you like. More information on downtown can be found at tourmurray.com Boutique Shopping Murray has become widely known for its boutique shopping, with people traveling from all over the region to visit the various stores.

For the most up-to-date clothing fashions, be sure to visit Ribbon Chix, one of Murray’s most popular shops. The store carries brands like Uggs, Toms and Persnickety for kids.

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Find trendy items such as printed leggings, corral boots, infinity scarves and more at Carey’s, which sells gift items as well as clothing. Another popular boutique is Gate 28, carrying men’s clothing in addition to popular women’s brands. Bling It On sells fun women’s fashions including accessories, jeans and cowboy boots.

Vera Bradley and Pandora can be found at upscale boutique Vintage Rose Emporium, along with holiday items, jewelry and china.

Flowers by Whitney is the top shop for home decor, featuring Tyler Candles, Tervis Tumblers, and tons of kitchen items. Other unique home stores that deserve a look are Penique’s and Elements.

Antique Shopping Hazel, a small town just 8 miles south of Murray, is the antique capital of western Kentucky. More than 12 different antique shops representing several hundred dealers give visitors the opportunity to park once and shop all day in the quaint town. Find collectibles, furniture, handmade jewelry, gourmet foods, western wear and much more. With three different restaurants, it’s easy to make a day of it in Hazel! For a listing of shops and restaurants, visit www.hazelky.com.

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Music Lovett Live consists of a concert series held at Murray State’s Lovett Auditorium bringing fans closer to the music. With Onstage Series shows, sit on stage with the performer, close enough to ask questions and hear the stories behind the songs from the artists themselves. The intimate coffeehouse style seating includes tables, leather sofas and giant chairs. Lovett Live features local artists, Nashville singer/songwriters and artists you may be surprised are stopping in Murray.

Want a show-stopper of a concert? The CFSB Center provides large-scale concerts of all genres of music. Music ranging from Lady Antebellum to Maroon 5 have provided exciting entertainment in the past. Don’t miss the Zac Brown Band coming February 8, 2014.

Quilt Trail The very first barn quilt trail was established in Ohio in 2001. The movement quickly spread to Iowa, Tennessee and Kentucky. Now, almost every state in the country has a quilt trail. In 2010, a few barn quilts already existed in Calloway County, but until then there was no formal trail. Since then, the trail has grown rapidly and there are now more than 40 quilt squares in Murray and Calloway County.

The barn quilts are scattered throughout the county, making for a scenic country drive. In the city limits, there are many quilt squares that are free standing or hanging on the side of businesses. The county barn quilts have been divided into three

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separate trails for driving convenience. Each quilt pattern has its own unique story behind it. To learn more about each barn and quilt, visitors can go to murrayquilts.tumblr.com or pick up a brochure from the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau at 201 S. 4th St. (which has its own special quilt square, “Coming Home”).

Fine Art Located on the campus of Murray State University, the Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery is a multi-level exhibition space allowing visitors and locals to experience art first-hand.

The gallery features diverse shows, including everything from art classics to contemporary, from student work to national juried shows.

The Murray Art Guild, a local, non-profit educational and cultural organization, offers classes and workshops to help develop the talents of local artists of all mediums. Classes range from photography to drawing to rug weaving, and are taught for multiple skill-levels.

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Playhouse in the Park Take an evening to relax and delve into a story not your own. Playhouse in the Park is situated in a 1907 train depot in Central Park, providing an added dramatic experience to each play. Playhouse offers not only an evening of entertainment, but a unique cultural experience to all who attend. In the 2014 season, expect showstoppers like Monty Python’s Spamalot and Legally Blonde: the Musical.

Tickets may be purchased at playhouseinthepark.net.

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Outdoor Recreation Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, joined by a free-flowing canal, form one of the largest man-made bodies of water in North America. Combined, the two lakes have more than 4,000 miles of shoreline and more than 3,000 miles of water. The lakes provide fun-filled outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and camping.

Kentucky Lake is known as the “Crappie Capital” of the world. A little-known fact is crappie can be caught year round. The lake also holds other fish such as blue gill, spots, red ear, shell cracker, stripers, saugers and of course, bass!

Catch one of Kentucky Lake’s exceptional population of largemouth bass, or one of the smallmouth bass which can reach five pounds or larger.

Opportunities abound for both back country and modern camping, as well as horseback riding, biking, hiking, boating and swimming. Or, go hunting during one of the area’s 250 days of hunting season.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area offers 170,000 acres of wildlife, history and outdoor recreation opportunities, wrapped by 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline.

Sit under the stars and learn about our universe at the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory. In the summer of 2014, the planetarium will be offering “Laser Light” shows.

Get in touch with nature at the Elk and Bison Prairie, where a native habitat lost more than a century ago is being carefully restored. At the Woodlands Nature Station, guests can enjoy a guided hike or canoe excursion. The Nature Station also offers an indoor discovery center as well as live wildlife in its backyard exhibits.

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overing 180 acres of land, the Murray-Calloway County Parks system holds a swimming complex, batting cages, nine baseball and softball fields, a soccer complex with 15 fields, three basketball courts, 10 covered pavilions, five playgrounds, a youth climbing wall, an outdoor amphitheater, three-and-a-half miles of developed nature trails, a disc golf course and a dog park. The Central Park Disc Golf Course was complete in 2006 and is becoming one of the parks most used facilities. Disc Golf, a rapidly growing sport, is similar to traditional golf but with Frisbee-like discs. The 18-hole course has a total length of more than 5,200 feet with a par of 58, and is great for experienced players or those new to the game.

The American Society of Golf Architects designated the Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course as one of the best designed 18-hole courses in America. It presents a unique challenge for competitive and recreational golfers alike.

Measuring 6,592 yards from the championship tees, the par-71 layout has two distinct nines which require a wide array of shot-making. The outward nine is set on hilly terrain and requires pinpoint accuracy from tee to green, whereas the inward half rewards length and accurate long-iron play. The facility also offers two large practice putting greens, as well as a wide two-level practice tee and a spacious 315-yard driving range.

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Have an adventure with your pet by bringing your dog to the Dog Park, located in Central Park. The park is divided into two sections, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. Canines can go through the built-in obstacle course, walk the beam, jump through hoops and play other games just for dogs.

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Friendliest Small Town in America Every Murray local knows people who say, “I left after college, but I just had to come back. Something was pulling at me.” That something goes beyond MSU Racer pride. That “something” is deeply rooted in the people of this area. That something is Murray’s friendliness.

In the summer of 2012, Murray was named “Friendliest Small Town in America” in the Best of the Road competition. The Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau had taken the lead in responding to questions and hosting the team that made the final evaluation of the six finalist cities. The Murray CVB would be the first to point out that any number of organizations, officials and “just plain folks” joined in the effort to show the nation what makes Murray special.

Having less than twenty-four hours warning, the Murray CVB was set on the fast-track to make a successful site visit for Rand McNally and USA Today.

In a matter of hours, word spread through town of a community picnic set in the park for a “Welcome to Murray” celebration. The CVB staff organized the last-minute party, community members willingly changed their weekend plans, made phone calls spreading the word and arrived in style with pot-lock dishes of southern specialties. No questions were asked; people just did what was needed to pull together and succeed.

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As the Best of the Road team drove toward the Playhouse in the Park pavilion, community members were lined-up across the large deck. Waving and smiling to the team, the Murray people were genuinely displaying the special character of the community.

Everyone was eating, sharing and laughing together in the natural way Murray does. No strangers are found in Murray. Even the Best of the Road team was treated like family from the moment they arrived. Jokes and laughter filled the patio as children played and enjoyed the summer evening.

It is the small things that make Murray friendly. A card or a hug offered in honest faith, rooted in the foundation of the community, creates the something: the unending compassion and love offering a life full of joy.

The something lives deep in the people, making everyday worthy and special. It is the kind words, simple smiles and easy gestures that make even a stranger feel at home.

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Being the “Friendliest” town is something that comes naturally to the small university community. Consisting of a large retirement and family population mixed with university students, Murray provides a unique variety of customs and cultures nestled next to Kentucky Lake, offering sweet, southern charm.

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Murray State University Murray State University offers a quality education to more than 10,000 students from all over the world. MSU is accredited by 16 different professional accreditation councils measuring the prestige of its undergraduate and graduate programs. The friendly atmosphere, high-quality faculty and small class size give students the opportunity to grow as individuals and work together as a community.

There are more than 10,800 students from 45 states and 57 countries, all busy discovering who they want to be, where they want to go, and what they want to do with the rest of their lives.

MSU serves as a nationally recognized residential comprehensive university, with a strong extended campus and online presence. In addition to the main campus, MSU also operates the Pullen Farm, Hancock Biological Station and The Arboretum at Murray State. The University extends its services to its to รทstudents through its regional campuses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Henderson, and also through its distance learning programs.

National Rankings U.S. News Best College for 23 consecutive years. The 2014 rankings place Murray State 8th among the top public regional universities in the South and the 14th-ranked public regional university in the nation.

Forbes Top College for five consecutive years. In addition

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to being named to the 2013 America’s Top Colleges list, Forbes also designated Murray State as one of “America’s Top 100 Best Buy” colleges for the fourth year in a row.

G.I. Jobs magazine ranked MSU a “2014 Military Friendly School.” The list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide that are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students.

Sports The greatest tradition in the Ohio Valley Conference.

This is how the Murray State Racers strive to be known.

With OVC championships in 20 sports, it’s not hard to see why the Racers are so popular. The university is home to programs including football, basketball, crosscountry, baseball, golf, rifle, track and field, volleyball, soccer and tennis. Racer Nation, as MSU fans like to collectively call themselves, has grown quickly over the past few years, especially during the historic 2011-2012 men’s basketball season. That season, the Racers were the last undefeated team in Division I basketball, and they went 31-2, casting Murray State in the national spotlight. Source: murraystate.edu

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The Chronicle of Higher Education named Murray State one of its “2013 Great Colleges to Work For.” The designation specifically recognizes MSU for “Professional/Career Development Programs,” “Respect and Appreciation” and “Teaching Environment.”

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Best Burgers Every American loves a good burger, and they’re not hard to find in Murray. Sammon’s Bakery is well-known by Murray residents as the local dive that has delicious cheeseburgers served on homemade bread. Near campus, Mr. J’s Grill and Pub serves up thick and juicy burgers along with other sandwiches.

Unique Stops Mugsy’s Hideout brings authentic Chicago-style eats to Murray’s court square. Try the legendary deep dish pizza, but only if you’re extra hungry! If your palette is more international, make sure to stop by Gloria’s World Village, which serves up different dishes influenced by Greece, Japan and Thailand. The gyro and hummus are among the most popular dishes.

Local Favorites Sushi lovers, rejoice! Jasmine has more than 40 choices of sushi, on top of its fabulous Thai menu. Homemade rolls, three-layer strawberry cake and a daily quiche are some of the dishes that make HRH Dumplins a Murray lunch staple.

Early Risers Fidalgo Bay

Rudy’s Restaurant

Coffee & drive-through 1201 Payne St. 270.761.4800

Southern breakfast & lunch 104 S. 5th St. 270.753.1632

Sammon’s Bakery Doughnuts & burgers 974 Chestnut St. 270.753.5434

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Casual Eats Gloria’s World Village 124 N. 15th St. 270.759.3233

Holmes Family Restaurant Southern specialties 1196 Highway 121 N. 270.767.0662

Matt B’s Main Street Pizza 1411 Main St. 270.759.1234

Mugsy’s Hideout Chicago-style entrees 410 Main St.

270.767.0020 Tom’s Grille Steak & pasta 501 N. 12th St. 270.753.4521

Mr.J’s Grill & Pub 200 N. 15th St. 270.753.3406

HRH Dumplin’s Soup, salad & sandwiches 305 S. 12th St. 270.753.0000

Renfro’s Hih-Burger 413 S. 4th St. 270.753.1155

Taste of the Orient Jasmine Thai & Sushi 506 N. 12th St. 270.761.THAI

Shogun

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Cypress Springs Resort & Marina 2750 Cypress Trail New Concord, KY 42076 270.436.5496

Kenlake State Resort Park 542 Kenlake Rd. Hardin, KY 42048 270.474.2211 800.325.0143 parks.ky.gov

Lakeview Marina Resort 165 Lakeview Cabins Dr. New Concord, KY 42076 270.436.5876 lakeviewmarinaresort.com

822 Cross Spann Rd. Murray, KY 42071 270.474.1144

Holly Green RV Park 102 Parks St. Murray, KY 42071 270.753.5652

Lakeview RV Park 164 Lakeview Cabin Dr. New Concord, KY 42076 270.436.2150

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January January 10-12 AQHA Horse Show MSU Expo Center murraystate.edu

January 23 MSU Basketball v. Tennessee Tech CFSB Center goracers.com

January 11 MSU Basketball v. Austin Peay CFSB Center goracers.com

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January 17-19 West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show CFSB Center westkyboatshow.com January 18-20 Lunch with the Eagles River-Cruises Kenlake State Resort Park Marina lbl.org

February February 7-23 (Fri.-Sun.) Monty Python’s Spamalot Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net February 8 Zac Brown Band in Concert CFSB Center ticketmaster.com February 8-9 Everything Eagles Van Tours Golden Pond Visitors Center lbl.org

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March 13 The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare Festival Lovett Auditorium murraystate.edu

February 14-15 Bull Blowout MSU Expo Center murraystate.edu

March 14-15 NCAA Men’s & Women’s Rifle Championship MSU Campus murraystate.edu

February 15 MSU Basketball v. Eastern Illinois CFSB Center goracers.com February 21 Murray Main Street Trivia Night Murray Main Street murraymainstreet.org

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March 15 - April 7 Murray Art Guild Visual Evidence Exhibit Robert O. Miller Conference Center murrayartguild.org March 15 Spring Art Hop murrayartguild.org

March 28-April 6 (Fri.-Sun.) February 22 Charlotte’s Web MSU Basketball v. Morehead Playhouse in the Park State playhouseinthepark.net CFSB Center goracers.com

March 3-11 KHSAA Region 1 Basketball Tournament CFSB Center March 10 Henry IV, Part 1 Shakespeare Festival Lovett Auditorium murraystate.edu

April April 5 Top Gun Car Show Roy Stewart Stadium April 12 Dale Leys Art Exhibition Robert O. Miller Conference Center murrayartguild.org

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April 12 Spring Fling Downtown Downtown Court Square

May 10 MSU Spring Graduation murraystate.edu

April 12 Murray Half Marathon murrayhalfmarathon.org

May 16-25 (Fri.-Sun.) The Last Five Years Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net

April 19 Easter on the Square Downtown Court Square murraymainstreet.org April 24-27 Gee’s Bend Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net

May May 3 Spring Citywide Yard Sale Murray CVB tourmurray.com May 3 Top Gun Car Show Roy Stewart Stadium

May 17, 24, 31 Downtown Saturday Market Downtown Court Square murraymainstreet.org May 23-August 30 Laser Light Music Shows Golden Pond Planetarium lbl.org

June Continuous Every Saturday through October Downtown Saturday Market Downtown Court Square murraymainstreet.org

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July 5 Town & Gown Community Band Concert Lovett Auditorium

June 3 Town & Gown Community Band Concert Lovett Auditorium Lawn

July 14-25 Playhouse in the Park Summer Camp Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net

June 13-22 (Fri.-Sun.) On Golden Pond Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net

July Continuous Every Saturday through October Downtown Saturday Market Downtown Court Square murraymainstreet.org Continuous through August 30 Laser Light Music Shows Golden Pond Planetarium lbl.org July 4-5 Freedom Fest tourmurray.com July 5 Top Gun Car Show Roy Stewart Stadium

August Continuous Every Saturday through October Downtown Saturday Market Downtown Court Square murraymainstreet.org Continuous through August 30 Laser Light Music Shows Golden Pond Planetarium lbl.org August 1-3 Citywide Sidewalk Sale mymurray.com August 8-10 Gee’s Bend Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net August 21-23 (Fri.-Sun.) Love, Loss and What I Wore Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net

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September 20 Fall Citywide Yard Sale Murray CVB tourmurray.com

Continuous Every Saturday through October Downtown Saturday Market Downtown Court Square murraymainstreet.org

September 26-October 13 PROOFS Photography Exhibit Robert O. Miller Conference Center murrayartguild.org

September 5-14 (Fri.-Sun.) Grace and Glorie Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net September 5-6 Murray Ice Cream Festival murrayicecreamfestival.com

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Continuous Every Saturday through October Downtown Saturday Market Downtown Court Square murraymainstreet.org

November 28-December 23 A Classic Christmas Golden Pond Planetarium lbl.org

October 11 MSU Homecoming murraystate.edu October 24-November 9 (Fri.-Sun.) Legally Blonde the Musical Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net October 25 Howl-o-ween Nature Station, LBL lbl.org October 25 Murray Highland Festival Central Park wkyhighlandfestival.com October 31 Trail of Treats Central Park

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October

November 29-Decmeber 30 Christmas in the Park Central Park murrayparks.org December 5-6 Main Street Merriment & Dickens’ Alley Murray Main Street murraymainstreet.org December 5-14 (Fri.-Sun.) Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Playhouse in the Park playhouseinthepark.net December 6 Town & Gown Community Band Christmas Concert Murray First Baptist Church December 6 H. Thomas Rushing Breakfast Murray Rotary Club Pagliai’s Restaurant

November 14-16 MAG Holiday Open House Robert O. Miller Conference Center murrayartguild.org

December 6 Murray Rotary Club Christmas Parade Main Street

November 16 Holiday Open House mymurray.com

December 13 MSU Fall Graduation murraystate.edu

November 29 Christmas in 1850 The Homeplace, LBL lbl.org

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November 29-Decmeber 30 Christmas in the Park Central Park murrayparks.org

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Stay Smart

• Complimentary hot breakfast • Indoor heated pool & whirlpool • Exercise room & sauna • Free Wi-Fi

Hwy 641 North • 270.759.4449 • hiexpress.com

Comf ort awai ts you.

Free breakfast • Fitness center access • Outdoor pool Outdoor covered patio and grill • Free Wi-Fi Refrigerator and microwave • 42-inch TVs

tourmurray.com / 800.651.1603 • abvi.com 517 S. 12th St. (Hwy. 641) • 270-753-6706

Murray Rotary Club Thursdays Pagliai’s Restau,rant 12:00 p.m.

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Feels like Fun

If you are visiting Murray, we want it to feel like home.

Here is a listing of our local civil organizations so you can attend your meetings even away from your hometown.

Murray Lion’s Club Second and Fourth Tuesdays Murray Woman’s Clubhouse 6:30 p.m.

New Life Christian Bookstore 5th & Main Coffees • Willow Tree Angels • WebKinz • Decor • DVDs & CDs

• Chocolates • Dayspring cards • Gifts • Tea & Coffee

5th & Main • 270.753.1622

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facebook.com/NewLifeBookstore facebook.com/5thandMain

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Voted Favorite Real Estate Office 12 Years in a Row

The Kopperud Realty Home Team

270.753.1222 • 800.455.1222 711 Main Street Murray, Kentucky 42071 www.murraykyrealestate.com