Calling Amateur Artists

ESWKY invites all non-professional artists to submit artwork for the 4th Annual Heart & Soul Amateur Art Competition. This free competition is to support area artists in their creative endeavors. Entries must be received by ESWKY Adult Services Center, located at 2229 Mildred Street in Paducah, by 4:00 p.m. on September 4. Click on the image above for complete rules.

Judges include Michael Crouse, owner of Broken Stone Press; Nikki May, owner of Blue Frog Designs; and Maurie McGarvey, human resource director for Paducah Bank. An awards reception will be held Saturday, September 12 at 4:00 p.m. at Sarah Roush’s studio, located at 126 South Second Street. In-kind sponsors for the art competition include Sarah Roush, Maiden Alley Cinema and Yeiser Art Center.

Art Van Cruises into Downtown After Dinner

The Easter Seals West Kentucky Art Van will be on the 100 block of Broadway on Saturday, August 22 during Downtown After Dinner. The van, donated by Chip Wynn Motors, will be auctioned off at Easter Seals West Kentucky’s Fourth Annual Heart & Soul Art Celebration to be held Thursday, September 17 at Maiden Alley Cinema.

Heart & Soul Art Celebration Auction sponsors include Independence Bank, United States Enrichment Corporation, Maiden Alley Cinema, Yeiser Art Center, Sarah Roush, David Spicer Jewelers, Chip Wynn Motors, Starbuck Coffee, Sherwin-Williams and the Cappock family of Paducah. Tixs are $20 and can be reserved by calling 443-1200 or 444-9687.

Sarah Sees a Who!

Team Home Depot dropped by today with paint, brushes, drop cloths and a cooler of H2O to construct and paint Whoville-inspired playhouses for the children at our Child Development Center! Stop by this afternoon to see some creative minds armed with blue and yellow paint. Thanks to Team Depot for donating materials and time to add a special touch to our playground!

BiTH To Rock Out at the Telethon

The Lions Club of Paducah and WPSD Local 6 will welcome back five-time Telethon of Stars performers Ball in the House on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in Paducah. Bounce on over to BiTH's website for a Capella sounds from Dave, Jon, Aaron, Dan and Ryan.

Telethon beneficiaries include Easter Seals West Kentucky in Paducah, T.L.C. of Southern Illinois, Community Developmental Services in Martin, Tennessee and Easter Seals Southeast Missouri. All centers serve individuals with disabilities and other special needs.

ESWKY is a M.A.R.

Easter Seals West Kentucky is now a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher! We refurbish quality personal computers with pre-installed Microsoft software. These computers are distributed to qualifying non-profit organizations, individuals with disabilities and income-eligible families. We believe everyone should have access to up-to-date technologies, and we also want to do our part to help protect the environment. For more information on donating equipment, or to qualify for this program, please contact us at refurbish@eswky.com.