On Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Mayor Kemp will hold a press conference unveiling the latest details on the Rail Trail Project Fundraising. An ambitious community development project, the rail trail project includes conversion of a 5K abandoned railway corridor into safe, accessible greenway space. This proposed public/private collaboration includes connection to an existing riverwalk, rail trail conversion, development of three trailheads and a neighborhood connector. Offering convenient access to users, the trails will include trailheads established adjacent to parks, trails, pavilions, restrooms, play areas, and playgrounds. The press conference and following budget-related Committee of the Whole meeting will be streamed live online and televised live on City TV Channel 12 beginning at 5:00 p.m. For additional information on how you can contribute to the rail trail project, contact the City of Hopkinsville at 270-890-0200.

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County announces a special display of antique radios in its Pennyroyal Treasures exhibit. The tabletop radios come from a local, private collection, and each piece boasts its original cabinet finishes and knobs. This exhibit will be on display at the Pennyroyal Area Museum during the months of May and June. General admission to the Museum is $2 with special rates for seniors and children; there is no admission fee for the Museum Shop. For more information, contact the Museum of Historics at 270-887-4270 or visit www.museumsofhopkinsville.org.

The Movers & Shakers invite everyone to its 16th Annual Tasters Luncheon Fundraiser on Friday, June 7, from 11a.m. til 1p.m. at the War Memorial Building located in Downtown Hopkinsville at 1202 S. Virginia Street, Hopkinsville. This is one of the Movers & Shakers fundraising events to assist MEDI to provide small business development assistance to locally owned small businesses at no cost to the community. Tickets can be purchased for only $8 including your choice of drink, salad and dessert. Supporters can dine in with friends, carry out one or more plates or arrange to have their lunch delivered for 10 plates or more. Tickets are available at the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, Gospel Sounds & More, Tom Bell State Farm, YMCA and at MEDI headquarters. Support the startup and development of locally owned small businesses and purchase your tickets in advance or arrange for delivery. Contact MEDI at 270-885-8885 or visit their office located inside U S Bank at 1101-A South Main.

Applications are now available for the 2013-2014 Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County class. Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County seeks to identify and cultivate the leadership potential within the local community. The program brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who have a demonstrated talent and commitment for leadership, and who are interested in helping direct the future of Hopkinsville and Christian County. Applications are available here or can be picked up at the Commerce Center on Fort Campbell Boulevard. The application deadline is Friday, June 7, 2013.