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Annual Telethon of Stars

Annual Telethon of Stars live music show

Easter Seal Benefit entertainment and information show, with 15 continuous hours of live music with features, client interviews, including national and local musicians, performers and actors. Clients served by the four centers will share their stories and officials of the four centers (Paducah, KY-Cape Girardeau, MO-Harrisburg/Marion, IL) and area Lions clubs interspersed; sponsored by the Paducah Lions Club and WPSD Local 6. All centers serve individuals with disabilities and other special needs.

Entertainers include Collin Raye, Linda Davis, The Van-Dells, Bob Crosno, Diamond rio, Ball in the HOuse, Josh williams band, Jay Kenneth Johnson - "Philip Kiriakis" from nbc's "days of our lives", reggie lafaye, eric horner, jaimee english, ray ligon, Lew jetton & 61 south, and great area talent all at the carson center in downtown paducah, ky.

The Telethon of Stars is one of the longest running, locally produced telethons in the country and has raised nearly $22 million since its formation and is telecasted in the 80th largest DMA market in the USA. Free soft drinks and snacks, other "beverages" welcome. Prizes for Best Costume, Most Original Costume and Best Decorated Table. Paducah Expo Center, One Executive Blvd. Free to public.

Location and Contact
Lions Club Telethon
c/o BB&T Bank
P.O. Box 1416
Paducah, KY 42002-1416
or
Temple Israel
P.O. Box 1141,
Paducah, KY 42002-1141
Email: charliek@wpsdlocal6.com
Phone: 270-415-1964
Web: http://www.telethonofstars.org/

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