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cannot believe it is already August - some of you are sad at the end of summer; gone are the lazy days and the family trips. Some of you can be found jumping up and down in the laundry room at the thought of all three of your young children going to school this year. August reminds me of all the times I would take my children shopping for pencils, backpacks and all the goodies to start them off right for the school year. This year,Purchase Parenting is excited to help you with your back to school needs. We have partnered with TerraCycle to provide 3 of our readers a 2-piece goodie bag of TerraCycle gear. TerraCycle's mission is to repurpose and reuse everyday items in such a way that it teaches our children about recycling and our environment.TerraCycle has created a national recycling systems for previously non-recyclable or hard-to-recycle waste, and then converts the collected waste into a wide variety of products and materials. With more than 20 million people collecting waste in 14 countries TerraCycle has diverted billions of units of waste and used them to create over 1,500 different products. And these products are COOL! Check out this great backpack made entirely from recycled juice boxes and the pencil case made with juice cartons. Check out their website at www.terracycle.net We will be having another Facebook giveaway. The contests will start every Wednesday at noon. Go share this with your friends and leave your comments on the wall to be entered! A selection of items will be placed up for grabs August 10th, 17th and 24th. Happy Back To School!
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C e n t e r S t a g e D a n c e S t u d i o . . . . . . . . . . .8
National Quilt Museum by: Susan Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4 Class Acts 2011-12 by: Mary Katz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 The Paducah Symphony Children’s Chorus is Education! by: Dr. Bradley Almquist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
departments activeccare Arthritis by: Dr. Heath Schipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
health familyh Family Health Makeovers by: Sandra Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
calendaroofevents C a l e n d a r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
notes schooln Spinal Health and Backpack Safety by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Healthy Back-to-School Breakfasts and Lunches by: Jennifer Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
dadrrules The Underwear War by: Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Purchase Parenting & Family • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Parenting & Family® (PP&F® Magazine) is published monthly by Karen Hammond. Advertising design by K-Squared Designs and Emerging Media Productions and layout design by K-Squared Designs. PP&F® Magazine, K-Squared Designs & Laura K. Thornton are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of PP&F® Magazine may not necessarily reflect the opinions of PP&F® Magazine, K-Squared Designs & Laura K. Thornton. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to paducahparenting@comcast.net (270) 415-9400
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communityeevents Paducah Rotaract by: Angela Hatton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dream Green brings Curbside Recycling to Paducah by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Family Fun Every Friday Night at Paducah International Raceway by: Laura K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Paducah Symphony Orchestra 2011/12 Season Primer – Unbridled Emotion! by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Market House Theater’s 2011-2012 Season by: Angela Hatton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8th Annual Ladies Society Social by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
seniorsspot Coping with Alheimizer’s Disease by: Parkview Nursing & Rehabalition Center . 62
churchsspotlight Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church by: Cassie Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
lifestylettips Sneaky Ways to Lose 2, 5 and 10 Pounds by: Sandra Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
notes endingn B u d g e t B u s t e r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 A d v e r t i s e r ’ s I n d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 S n a p s h o t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Brad Rankin Studio C o v e r M o d e l s : Dixie Hall, Emma Durbin, Olivia Hufford, Maggie Rowton and Charli Stanley. (all 5 years old) and Megan Gibson (15)
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n our cover this month are the adorable students of Center Stage Dance School. All the little 'lollipop girls' are five years old. From left to right they are: Dixie Hall, Emma Durbin, Olivia Hufford, Maggie Rowton and Charli Stanley. When they grow up they're going to be just as beauiful as the young lady in the center, 15 year old Megan Gibson. At Center Stage many of the students start dancing at 2 or 3 years of age and stay until they graduate from high school or even college.- from days filled with lollipops until they're old enough to receive roses after their performance!
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Lisa Hill is the owner and principal dance teacher at Center Stage. Lisa’s love of dance may have begun as a child but it blossomed during her college years.“When I thought about opening up a dance studio I remembered back to my first dance class,” Hill told me.“I was so excited to go to a dance class! That was a very happy and positive time in my life. I want to create that same feeling of happiness, excitement and positive emotion for all my students. I want them to love dance!” Hill is the Instructor for the Paducah Tilghman Color Guard, Band of Blue, and also the Head Choreographer for Massac
County High School Winter Guards. “I am proud to be here in Paducah and I want to give back to the community that has so graciously supported the dance school over the years, " Hill told me. " That’s what it means to me when I say we are ‘locally owned’.” This is the dance school's second season at their new location inside Energy Fitness on New Holt Road in Paducah. Hill explained that the location has given her dancers' family members many more options and enhanced their opportunities for physical activity and family time. "While your child is taking dance lessons other family members can join the gym and take advantage of the many services in the facility. Older children can play basketball or take martial arts classes with Three Rivers Martial Arts. There is childcare for the babies and yoga for mom. Gymnastics is also available within walking distance. " The move has helped families with more than one child juggle their schedule. "They can save time and gas and it's very convenient," Hill told me. She should know, being the proud mom of eight girls. Center Stage Dance Studio has something for everyone from the young child who just wants to enjoy the art of dance to the very serious, career oriented dancer. The studio teaches Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. Students as young as two and half-years-old can enroll at Center Stage, although parents should be guided by the child’s level of maturity and development. (They must be able to leave Mom and dad for at least 50 minutes.) At this age the children experience dance and music at a beginner’s level in a fun filled environment. They will also participate in the year end recital. Dance also teaches concentration, multi-tasking, patience, active listening and helps students gain experience in following instruction. Consequently, students that become involved with the arts usually maintain good academic scores.” Hill sees each of her students as individuals. "Every child at Center Stage wil be treated fairly and given the attention they need. Whether your child sees themselves as a professional dancer or is strictly at class for socialization and to improve their dance skills. Center Stage wants this to be positive experience. Kids need to enjoy themselves and have great memories of their years dancing. Hill is very proud of her staff as they are not just talented individuals, but caring and nurturing professionals. They work hard to give tudents a well rounded dance education. Hill teaches many of her own classes and is very fortunate to have two talented adult daughters, Kim and Kristin. Both of these ladies are very positive role models to the students and are very big assets to the studio. Ballet Mistress, Ms. Stacy Stahl has 29 years of teaching experience in many forms of dance and currently specializes in teaching Ballet and Pointe. She holds a bachelors degree in performing arts with an emphasis in dance. Hill is also assisted by Lauren Boyd, who is originally from Denver Colorado and teaches Modern, and Strength and Stretch classes. Hill also relies on Daniel Baine who teaches Hip Hop. Hill brings in guest instructors which gives the Center Stage students additional opportunities to learn new skills. Floridian Melisa Stokes, originally from Paducah, will again return to teach some classes and other guest teachers are planned.
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Fall Registration Paducah (Registration held at Energy Fitness on New Holt Road in Paducah)
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(270) 554-8055 Parents who send their children to dance classes at Center Stage Dance Studio can be assured that their children are in a safe and wholesome environment. “I also pay close attention to music choices and content to ensure that they are age appropriate for the class,” Hill told me.“I work with my teachers and teaching assistants to make sure that all our classes are current in the latest dance trends. And, I believe it’s possible to have a very current dance routine without incorporating moves that might be inappropriate for a younger child,” she explained.“I work with impressionable young people and my dances are a reflection of the family values that I hold.” At the end of each class season,Center Stage Dance Studio holds a two-day recital.“I know many dance schools have all their performances on one evening,” Lisa explained, but it can take several hours for all the students and classes to perform. Performing on two days allows them more opportunity to come and see what we have taught the children during the year. Additionally, a lengthy recital makes it difficult for the younger children to go on stage at the finale. They miss out on the final bow,” she explained. The cast party is held at Chuck E Cheese! Classes are held from the last week of August until the end of May each year. Mention this article and receive a discount. Both group classes and individual private lessons are available. Center Stage will also be offering classes at the Joe Creason Center in Benton and the Mayfield, YMCA for the convenience of parents and student who live closer to those facilities. Registration for those locations can be done over the phone. For a schedule of classes or to ask specific questions please contact Lisa Hill. 10 • August2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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he most commonly asked question about Rotaract is,“what the heck is it?” The simplest explanation is that Rotaract is a Rotary Club-sponsored organization for men and women age 18 to 30.“OK,” you may be thinking. “Then why should I care? That doesn't give me a reason to join.” In that case, ask yourself these questions: Do you ever see someone in need and want to help? Do you want to make an impact locally and internationally? Are you short on money, but willing to volunteer your time? Do you want to grow and develop professionally? Do you like having fun and hanging out with people with similar goals
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by Angie Hatton Purchase Parenting and Family Staff
and aspirations? If you've answered 'yes' to these questions, Rotaract may be a good fit for you. The Paducah Rotaract club was chartered three years ago. It's a small, but growing club, and all the members are passionate about giving back to the community of Paducah and McCracken County. Rotaractors have volunteered at 5K runs, a charity fashion show, and Red Cross events, among others. At the end of July, Rotaract partnered with the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club to host a Summer Splash Party for area schoolchildren at the Robert Coleman Spray Park.
Making a Difference Recently, a video produced by club members won a $1,000
Volunteer Ventures grant from MetLife Foundation.The grant went to Child Watch Children's Advocacy Center in Paducah, which provides support and court-appointed advocates to child victims of physical and sexual abuse. The agency is the local Rotaract's signature charity for 2011. That means the club is putting a major focus on raising awareness, facilitating fundraising, and bringing in volunteers for the organization. This year, Paducah Rotaract was chosen to organize and present the first-ever Barbeque on the River People's Choice Awards. Attendees to Paducah's annual barbeque extravaganza in September will have the chance to buy a ticket and cast a vote for their favorite vendors. Rankings will be updated throughout the day, and people can drop by to check out the leader board. Rotaract will also be supporting Child Watch in advance of the festival. The agency begins its first foray into Barbeque on the River. Rotaractors plan to pre-sell barbeque plate lunches to area businesses and Child Watch’s barbeque team will deliver the lunches the week of the festival. All of the proceeds will benefit Child Watch's operations.
adult!” When Rotaractors turn 30, local clubs offer transition assistance, helping Rotaractors become Rotarians! Paducah Rotaract holds business meetings the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Commerce Center, 401 Kentucky Avenue. In case of holidays, the meetings are moved to the following Monday. This month's meeting will be August 8. The club also holds social events and mixers around town. If you have questions, feel free to email paducahrotaract@gmail.com. Also find Paducah Rotaract on Facebook, and at www.wordpress.com/paducahrotaract. Angie Hatton serves as Paducah Rotaract Public Relations Coordinator.
Rotary International One of the privileges of membership in Paducah Rotaract is access to Rotary International. Rotary is the largest service organization in the world, with 1.2 million members. Rotaractors from around the globe partner for international service projects. Past work has included providing mosquito nets, and making water purification tubes for people in African and South American countries. Some Rotaractors travel with service projects funded by the Rotary Foundation; it’s an opportunity to become a better-rounded person and make a positive impact. The wide-ranging connections you can form at Rotaract are great for networking, which is important for those starting out in careers. Rotaract provides professional development through guest speakers, and training sessions. And it's costeffective! Paducah Rotaract members pay $5 a month in dues, and many employers are willing to pay the bill because they recognize the advantage of having employees who are members of a Rotaract club. Rotaract is a natural stepping-stone to membership in a local Rotary Club. Rotaractors may visit any Rotary meeting without a special invitation, and they may participate in Rotary events. Paducah Rotary Club President Mike Muscarella has made growing membership and supporting Rotaract projects one of his priorities. “The membership is full of young professionals who are beginning their careers in our community. They will be the next leaders in our business and civic organizations,” said Muscarella. “Investing in Rotaract and mentoring these individuals will enhance the health and well-being of our region.They are affecting change and making the lives of people who do not have a voice, better! I wish I had been a member of Rotaract when I was an emerging www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 13
by Susan Edwards Director of Marketing
Pop Quiz! Raise your hand if you know which popular national attraction offers free scheduled school tours, hands-on activities, no charge resources to help enhance school curriculum and more for educators, youth leaders and parents? Hint…it’s located in Historic Downtown Paducah, Kentucky. Give yourself a star if you answered, The National Quilt Museum! Everyone living in the area is familiar with the Museum’s famous galleries of world renowned quilts. Fewer know the outstanding educational opportunities the Museum offers. Take for instance, the upcoming educators reception. Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 25 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.This free reception is for all educators: teachers, church and scout leaders, home schools, 4-H or any other youth leaders. Discover ways the teaching tools and hands-on activities available at the Museum can help enhance your curriculum. It’s also the kick-off for our annual School Block Challenge contest. You will be able to pick-up the contest’s fabric packets during the open house. Attendees will also get a free tour of the galleries, introduction to this year’s challenge fabric, refreshments, door prizes, giveaways and more.
The 2012 School Block Challenge The School Block Challenge 2012, sponsored by Moda Fabrics, invites teachers, educators and scout, church or youth leaders throughout the United States to enter their K – 12 students in this annual contest, which challenges the students’ creativity. This free program can be used to teach math, design, art and creativity. You can also reinforce your core curriculum by having the blocks reflect history, social studies or other content covered throughout the year. Last year we had entries from 16 states! Cash awards, worth more than $1,200, will be given to the sponsors of winning contestants to enhance educational activities next year. All blocks will be exhibited at the National Quilt Museum early next year.
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Grand Prize Entry:
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Cassie Hanners & Theresa Rudder 9th-12th Entry from Todd County Central High School, Elkton, KY
Challenge Fabrics
Take a School Tour The Museum also offers numerous hands-on demonstrations and activities throughout the year. Scheduled school groups enjoy free tours of the museum, behind the scene operations and customizable activities that connect to your school’s curriculum. Most school subjects can be addressed through our gallery tours and exhibits or lessons during the hands-on activities. School tours are free and related handson activities have a low fee.
Interested in History? Check out the historical marker and bronze statues,“On the Trail of Discovery,” by George Lundeen, on the Museum lawn. History related quilts are often on exhibit and free information about Lewis & Clarks’ role in Paducah and McCracken County is available to educational groups. Visit on a Wednesday, and try your hand at quilting with the YO YO Club of Paducah. Visitors can watch and learn the tradition of hand quilting as these local ladies work on a quilt projects in the lobby…and they are always anxious to teach visitors how to make a YO YO! Each year the Museum offers numerous workshops, quilt camps and activities for youth and adults. Youth summer quilt camps in June are designed for beginners, intermediate and advanced quilters.The camps are usually 4 days during the summer and introduce new skills to the next generation of quilters. For youth, we offer the “Eye Spy” scavenger hunt in the gallery and the “Kids Quilt Quest” brochure featuring games, puzzles and a coloring page.
Kidz Day in the Arts Be sure to come to the Museum for our annual “Kidz Day in the Arts,” Saturday, August 27th from 10 – 3 p.m. Families will enjoy many hands-on fun and educational activities. Be sure to create a quilt block with sidewalk
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Each year the Museum offers numerous workshops, quilt camps and activities for youth and adults. chalk or create a musical instrument using recycled materials with volunteers from The Paducah Symphony. Meet our local super hero, Quilt Man, and play in the giant inflatables. You’re invited to bring a blanket and picnic on the Museum lawn! One of our sponsors, Paducah Bank, will hand out freebies from their WOW! Ice Cream truck. New this year, we will introduce Susan Andruy as our Living Quilt. Many know Susan as SuSu the mime that poses as the statue Saturday nights during Live on Broadway. This is a new character she has created especially for the Museum! Don’t forget, it is also our Community Day and everyone is invited to see the exhibits at no charge. For information on these or other events at the Museum call 270-442-8856 or click, www.quiltmuseum.org. Designated as The National Quilt Museum of the United States, NQM is a non-profit institution located at 215 Jefferson Street in downtown Paducah, KY. The Museum is open year-round Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST. The Museum is also open on Sundays 1-5 p.m. April October. The National Quilt Museum is ADA compliant. For more information go to www.NationalQuiltMuseum.org or call 270-442-8856. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports The National Quilt Museum with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Family Health Makeovers by Sandra Gordon Purchase Parenting and Family
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s the gatekeeper of your family’s well-being, you know that a balanced diet, lots of exercise and other healthy habits your kids establish now can set the tone for the rest of their lives. But how much influence do you really have? Plenty. Here, three inspiring moms who took charge and banished bad habits—from too much junk food to smoking in secret—for good.
“My kids were eating too much fast food.” Health Hurdle: When Susan Thacker, a 44-year-old portrait painter, had a part-time job several years ago, making dinner every night was impossible.“Between my job and taking care of two young kids, Shannon and Stephen, who are now 14 and 13, the last thing I wanted to do was drag myself to the kitchen at the end of the day,”she says.“So we ate out or had take-out at least five nights a week. But it bothered me. It was expensive, I wanted my kids to have fresh, healthy food.” Solution: Supper swapping. After mentioning her dilemma to a friend, they came up with a plan: She'd cook for her family and her friend’s family on Monday and Tuesday and eat the leftovers on Wednesday; her friend would reciprocate with two meals for Thursday and Friday, also with enough leftovers for a weekend lunch. The arrangement, now in its eighth year, has worked so well that Susan published a cookbook, Supper Swapping, with tips and recipes for easy meals from leading restaurant chefs. What You Can Do: To supper swap successfully, Susan recommends choosing one or two cooking partners.“Pick people who live close by so you can deliver meals by walking,” she says, “and choose a family that’s similar to yours in size and lifestyle.” (Coworkers are also an option; you can swap meals at work using the office refrigerator.) Have monthly planning meetings, but keep things simple by limiting shared meals to an entree and one side dish, such as a green vegetable, and round off meals with your own easy-to-prep salad and dessert. Store meals in sealable containers, separating sauces and dressings.
“We were both smoking.” Health Hurdle: After 10 years of being hooked on nicotine, Diane Kuhn, 38, a divorced mother of three, was puffing up to a pack a day.“I couldn't go on walks with the kids without
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feeling out of breath,”she says.“And I was sick of waking up in the middle of the night wheezing.” She had made several half-hearted attempts to quit. But she didn't get serious until last year, when she found cigarettes in her daughter, Jenna’s backpack. Jenna, 15, admitted that she had started smoking with certain friends but swore she could stop anytime she wanted.“When I laid into her, she said,‘Mom, you smoke.Why can't I?’” Diane recalls.“I told her I was old enough to smoke and that if I could give it up,I would.But the more I tried to justify my habit, the more I realized it didn't make sense. I knew I had to quit not just for myself,but for my kids.”(Diane also has a 16-year-old daughter,Brittany,and a 10-year-old son,Bryan.) Solution: Get help from the pros. Last September, Diane enrolled in a smoking cessation study at the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention at the University of WisconsinMadison, 30 miles from her home. A breath-analysis test confirmed that her levels of carbon monoxide,a component of cigarette smoke that gradually replaces the oxygen in the bloodstream and can impair heart function,were typical of someone who smoked 20 to 30 cigarettes a day.At her first appointment, Diane was required to set a quit date to demonstrate her commitment to the program;she also began taking prescription medication to help reduce the effects of withdrawal and started meeting regularly with a counselor.“The first week or so was the hardest—especially around 8 P.M., when I typically had my last cigarette of the day,” she says.“But after about two weeks the edginess went away.” She also began exercising regularly on the treadmill at her local gym. Diane’s achievements have been impressive.After three months her carbon monoxide levels dropped from 20 to 1.Six months after her last cigarette,she was down to 0—and also managed to lose 38 pounds. Equally important, she’s made a lasting impression on her daughter. “I'm not going to smoke anymore,” says Jenna.“Watching my mom, I know how hard it is to quit.” What You Can Do: Set the right example. “Children whose parents smoke are much more likely to smoke themselves,” says Douglas Jorenby, Ph.D.,director of clinical services at the CTRI. “Kids not only get the message that it’s okay, but smoking is convenient because cigarettes are typically more accessible. So Diane truly did herself and her family a major favor by kicking the habit” For advice on quitting smoke, visit www.smokefree.gov.
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he Carson Center series is excited to present the 2011-12 season of arts education programming through the Class Acts Education Series. This series offers weekday matinee performances throughout the school year for students in preschool through 12th grade. The programming is designed to extend learning beyond the classroom as well as to give students the opportunity to expand their artistic and cultural horizons. Each year the Carson Center welcomes over 15,000 students from our four state area for their 15-20 theatrical presentations related to classic literature, music, science, social studies, dance, character education, and much more.
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It is crucial to expose children to theater beginning at an early age and continue that exposure throughout their education. It is vital to the education of the whole person. All children deserve to discover the joy of live performance and when we allow children to grow up with frequent engagement in the arts, we provide them with a crucial part of their development.
The shows are selected for their ability to help students make real life connections to their core learning while also giving them a taste of each of the various forms of performing arts.
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The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one with performances celebrating classic children’s literature such as Clifford, Skippy Jon Jones, and Junie B Jones for younger audiences to award-winning literary classics, Locomotion and Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew for middle and high school audiences. Two other performances, Civil War Voices and Four Score and Seven Years Ago help students make meaningful social studies connections as well as help our community share in our nation’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. For the scientists and future engineers, a unique performance called Arc Attack, which was featured on America’s Got Talent, promises to teach science lessons in spell binding, musical ways while Magic School Bus, celebrating 25 years, brings Ms. Frizzle and her gang to the stage with an important environmental lesson. The Carson Center is also proud to present the Paducah Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro
center.org and completing and submitting the form to the Carson Center by fax or by email. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Reservations Coordinator by calling 270.443.9932 ext. 212. Individuals and groups fewer than 10 may purchase tickets two weeks prior to each performance at the Carson Center Box Office or by calling 270.450.4444, M-F, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information regarding the Class Acts performances, the touring companies, workshops and other arts education opportunities at the Carson Center, please contact Mary Katz, Education Director at (270) 4439932, ext. 250. The Carson Center looks forward to welcoming you and your students as you take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to enrich learning and celebrate the arts.
Raffaele Ponti for a masterful, musical history lesson, Growing up with Mozart. Finally, students are going to get a special treat this season. For the first time in a few years, students will have an opportunity to see a classic Broadway musical during the school day, My Fair Lady. We have a truly compelling season this year. We do expect many shows to sell out and since payment is not due until time of invoice, I strongly advise teachers to make reservations as early as possible
Paducah and Louisville Railway and Jackson Purchase Energy are the 2011-12 presenting sponsors for the Class Acts Series. Supporting sponsors include the Carson Myre Foundation, Harper Industries, Superior Care Home, C-Plant Federal Credit Union, Backwoods Barbecue, USEC, Dwain Taylor Chevorlet/Toyota of Murray, Bacon, Farmer, and Workman, Marcum Engineering, AT&T The Real Yellow Pages, Paducah Bank, Dairy Queen, and Jean L. Truitt and Family. Information about sponsorships at the Carson Center is available by calling (270) 4439932, ext. 240.
The Class Acts Series also offers opportunities for students to watch and interact with professional artists from around the world. “Each season, we offer students exposure to some of the highest quality theater companies and performing artists on tour” said Brian Laczko, Carson Center Executive Director. “This season, our audiences will see performances from well known national and international companies including The Barter Theater and National Players, two of Americas longest running classical touring companies as well as the highly acclaimed Nebraska Theatre Caravan and the world renowned Kennedy Center.” In addition to attending the performances, students are invited to participate in a variety of related workshops and master classes conducted by the touring professionals.
Public, private, and home schools may make advance reservations for performances by visiting the Carson Center website at www.thecarsonwww.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 21
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Arthritis by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic
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rthritis is a word that many patients hear from their doctors all the time, but what is arthritis? Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint, which is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and decreased movement. There are many different types of arthritis, but only two are very common. These are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both of these types cause pain and stiffness but they differ in who gets the disease and where the pain is located.
Osteoarthritis The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis. This type of arthritis usually begins over the age of 40 and affects over forty million Americans. It is known as “wear and tear” arthritis because it is a result of the breakdown of cartilage due to trauma and overuse. Cartilage is the portion of the joint that cushions the ends of the bones during movement. The cartilage breakdown causes
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bones to rub against each other causing pain, loss of joint movement, stiffness, and cracking or crunching sounds. Osteoarthritis is most common in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. Osteoarthritis in the spine can be a sign of misalignment of the spinal bones. It can often be a result of an old injury, such as auto accident or sports injury as well. On xrays bony outgrowths (osteophytes) are visible and are seen sticking out from the bones. Osteophytes are the body’s attempt to stabilize or make the joint stronger. The combination of osteophytes and bone misalignment can cause the spinal nerves to become pinched, which causes pain.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is another type of arthritis. RA is a serious disease in which the immune system attacks the
joints. This attacking causes deformity, severe pain, and inflammation. RA tends to occur earlier in life, usually between 25 and 30. Multiple joints are more commonly affected, and usually both sides of the body at the same time are affected.
Treatment Both types of arthritis can cause much pain and discomfort. There are things which can be done to relieve the pain and improve joint function. Chiropractic has been shown to improve joint functioning and decrease pain, especially in the spine and hips. Heat, ice, stretching, and exercises can also be used to decrease stiffness. It is important for people who are suffering from arthritis to learn what to do to protect their joints because joint health is critical to overall health and wellbeing. You don’t have to live with arthritis pain. Find out how chiropractic care can help.
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Dream Green Brings Curbside Recycling to Paducah!
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he news is hot off the wire: The Mayor and Commissioners approved a municipal order to support the initiative of a private company to offer curbside recycling in the City of Paducah & McCracken County. “Two women operating the company Dream Green won a business plan competition through Entre Paducah,” said Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer for the city. This is intended to be a pilot program to collect data on the public’s interest in curbside recycling. “It was based on the ability to write a solid business plan and present their business model to a set of judges and Dream Green had the most comprehensive business plan of all of our entrees,” said Brandi Harless, technology concierge at Entre Paducah. Positive feelings were felt all around. “It gave us the confidence that they were a solid group that could really launch the business well so we were excited to help them,” said Harless.
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Dream Green Dream Green is the collaboration of Casi McClure and April Freeman. McClure took the time to explain how the business got started. “A friend and I were sitting around one night after recently moving back to the area and we were trying to find out what Paducah did not offer that people needed,” said McClure. The women realized that the places they had lived offered curbside recycling and Paducah did not.“Another friend of ours got us in touch with Terri Reeves of Entre Paducah and when we pitched the idea to him, he thought it was a great idea and encouraged us to draw up the business plan,” said McClure. The rest is history. “We ended up winning and we thought ‘there is no turning back now’,” said McClure. So far, feedback has been positive. Dream Green will offer residential customers curbside, or door to door pickup of their recyclables as a monthly, or twice a month, service. “You can call us when you want us to come out as opposed to us coming on a regular basis,” McClure explained. “This will be ideal for people who have appliances, televisions or computers for instance so they do not have to mess with them.” Like many people McClure feels landfills are not an ideal solution anymore. They take away valuable land, leave residues of toxic materials and items that will never decay. She plans to educate civic groups, schools and other organizations, and raise awareness about the environmental benefits or recycling. She also plans to stress how easy and feasible recycling is, as she does the sorting for you.“All you have to do is place plastics, paper, aluminum and tin into one bin and the only thing we ask is that you keep the glass separated because it is dangerous for us if it breaks,” explained McClure. Dream Green is essentially a service-based business. “It is more convenient for the consumer and saves time…and time is money,” said McClure. It will also help people who are not sure how to sort as some recycling centers say they only take plastics 2-7, for example. “I am hoping that by making it easer, less time-consuming and less messy that it will get more people involved,”said McClure. Perks will be available. “There are people that have been recycling for years and are used to sorting so they can continue and we will bill on a quarterly basis and every three months will put their name into a pot and pull it out for the chance to win a fifty dollar pre-paid Visa card that will pay for their quarterly recycling,” said McClure.
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Here’s how it works! The schools have done an amazing job at educating our children about recycling and it seems to me that they are going home and educating their parents,” said McClure. Recycling can be your family’s effort.“You can recycle all plastics, glass, aluminum, tin, paper and cardboard.We ask that customers flatten their cardboard and rinse their cans and bottles out,” said McClure. Anybody can do it. The only requirements are that for curbside service you have to have a bin and cannot just set things out on the cart but you are welcome to use any bin that you already have. “We will provide you with a sticker to put on the bin so it does not get confused with the city trash collection company,” said McClure. If you opt for door to door service where Dream Green comes to your porch, back door or garage, there are no requirements and you can use whatever bin you would like.
Dream Green has a personal touch.
Green will pick up for an entire month and then calculate (based on volume) the fee. At the end of the month, the business can decide if they wish to continue. “Since businesses tend to recycle more than households, it is almost impossible to give them a rate without running for a month,” said McClure. Regardless if you are interested for your family or workplace, the message is the same.“We have one earth and we need to plan for it to remain beautiful and safe for our children and future generations,” said McClure. Even though we have a small city, we can do our part. “This is something Paducah has been ready to do for a while but they have not had the opportunity.”
Recycling is easy! “It is really easy when you break it down into components; it is just changing your mindset. When you have that thing in your hand that you are taking out of a package for instance, ask yourself if it is recyclable? It may take five seconds to clean it out but that action quickly becomes routine,” said Harless. Environmental sustainability
“Our plan is to become involved in the community and we are excited to get out there and meet the people that have given us support,” said McClure. When they come to your house to pick up the recycling, Dream Green will be customer-oriented and take a few minutes to chat. If your ears perked up, you can contact them through their website, e-mail address or by phone.“We send you a sign up form because we have many different options and then you mail us a check and are ‘good to go’ for the first routes that start in August,” said McClure.
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is an obvious benefit.“We have so much trash coming out of our households now and recycling gives us a way to give back to earth,” said Harless. There are personal benefits as
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impact on the world helps me stay committed to recycling,” said Harless.
What items do you pick-up? Residential Curbside (3 month min.): $12/mo for monthly pick-up $20/mo for twice a month pick-up
Residential Door-to-Door (3 month min.): $14/mo for monthly pick-up $22/mo for twice a month pick-up
Commercial: We will pick up for one month in order to properly calculate your rate. Call us to arrange an estimate.
One-Time Pick-Up: $15 minimum with rate based on volume *There are additional fees if the pick-up involves large appliances or televisions. Please let us know in advance of pick-up so that we may be prepared.
Route Schedule: 1st & 3rd Monday-Reidland 1st & 3rd Tuesday-Lone Oak 1st & 3rd Wednesday-Heath 1st & 3rd Thursday-City Friday-Commercial Accounts Sat: Closed Sun: Closed *The 3rd week will only be for twice a month customers
well.“You know you are part of a greater cause and knowing that if every person can recycle, you are creating a larger
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• All Plastics • Paper • RINSED metal cans (no one likes the smell of pet food or tuna cans) • Aluminum • RINSED glass bottles or jars • E-Scrap • Scrap Metal- You can get paid for this at several recycling centers, but if you don't want to mess with it, give us a call! • TV's- TV's are an additional charge. Small-$12, Medium-$17, Large-$22 • Plastic Toys-as long as they are not made with fiber glass • Wire Hangers • Aluminum or Plastic Siding
Recycling has become a worldwide trend. “Not only is it good for the environment but it is a sweeping movement across our country to decrease global warming effects and support a local business,”said Harless.This is a great opportunity to show our town that we support entrepreneurs and people who are wiling to take a risk and start businesses. “These women will eventually hire people so there will be jobs in our community based on their efforts,”said Harless. The women of Dream Green are thrilled that their initiative is paying off. “I am really proud to be part of something so positive and I am so thankful that the city manager and commissioner saw it that way as well,” said McClure. As a service-based business, it is completely optional. “For those that would rather load up their car and take it down to Recycle Now!, they still have that option.” A lot of recycling companies sell what they pick up to make money not only on the front end but the back end as well.“Dream Green is going to take everything to Recycle Now! which is a nonprofit so we will not be making money on the back end except for the aluminum which we will be selling at the beginning to offset the gas cost. (A sixteen foot truck will be costly to run at the current price of gas.)
How do I sign up? For more information and to download a sign up form please visit dream green’s new website, www.dgrecycling.com. Download the Service Request Form, fill it out, save it as your last name, and e-mail it to us at info@dgrecycling.com or dreamgreenky@gmail.com. Or you can mail it along with your check to Dream Green, P.O.Box 299, Paducah, KY 42002-0299. You can also fax it to Dream green at 270.442.2968. Or you can always sign up by calling us at 270.442.2088.
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Family Fun Every Friday Night at Paducah International Raceway
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ooking for something different to do with the kids this weekend? Look no further than Paducah International Raceway where there’s first class racing action going on every Friday night. Located off of exit 11 right here in Paducah , Kentucky, PIR is owned by racing veterans Tony Stewart, Kenny Schrader, and promoter Bob Sargent. PIR features at three eights of a mile long, high banked, dirt track and some of the most thrilling racing around. Divisions include UMP Late Models, UMP Pro Late
Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Stock Cars, UMP 4 Cylinder Warriors and High School Warriors. The Western Kentucky Vintage Cars also make several appearances.
New to racing? Here’s the breakdown. UMP stands for United Midwestern Promoters, the short track racing sanctioning body in the United States. UMP currently sanctions eight different racing divisions on over 100 tracks in 19 states. As for the divisions at PIR, Late Models are the highest class of stock cars in local racing, with Super Late custom machines most often being the fastest on the track. Pro (crate) Late Models are required to have factory built (crate) motors. Modifieds are exactly as the name implies, cars that have been modified in numerous ways, and are the only open wheeled cars racing at PIR. Stock Cars (Street Stock) are cars you can see on the street that are altered to race on the track. 4 Cylinder
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purchase parenting and family night AT PADUCAH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY - FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2011 Hot Laps 7 pm – Racing 7:30 pm - Free ear buds to the first 200 kids! - Great prizes at intermission! - 1/2 price general admission with coupon in this issue! - Kids 12 and under are FREE!
Warriors as the name implies refer to the 4 clinder stock motors on these smaller cars that race on the shorter inside track at PIR rather than the oval 3/8 mile. The High School Warriors are the starter division of the 4 Cylinder Warrior class which is open to ages 16 and younger. Special events at PIR include the World of Outlaws Sprint Car
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can grab a bite to eat from concessions, check out the large selection of racing souvenirs, and have your photo taken with the PIR race car. Pit passes are also available go check out “behind the scenes” and get up close and personal with the cars and drivers. VIP suites can be rented per season for businesses or individuals and many different partnering sponsorship opportunities are available for area businesses as well. PIR’s season runs March through September each year. Regular Admission is just $12 for Adult Grandstand and kids 12 and under are free. For more information, visit paducahracing.com or facebook.com/paducahracing.
Series, The Lucas Oil Late Models, The UMP Summer Nationals, and The USA World 50. There are also several exciting theme nights from PIR partnering sponsors, like the upcoming Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine Night on August 22. Paducah International Raceway has something for everyone! In addition to watching the thrilling racing action, you
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Evenings Upstairs:“African American Genealogical Research”with Stefan Jagoe. McCracken County Public Library. 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-2510, ext. 119.
5 FRIDAY: Hummingbird Weekend. Nature Station, LBL. 6 – 8 PM. www.lbl.org.
To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 415-9400 or email us at paducahparenting@comcast.net. Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.
Dive-In Movie: Finding Nemo. Noble Park Pool. 8 PM – 10:30 PM. $3 per adult; $1 per child (2 – 15 years old).Concessions available for purchase.Call 270-444-8508 for more. 8th of August Emancipation Celebration: Emancipation Dance - Robert Cherry Civic Center. 9 PM – 1 AM. 270-366-1785.
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Paducah Regatta. Noble Park Pool. Using cardboard and duct tape to construct a boat,the goal is to race across the pool without it sinking.Supplies provided,or bring cardboard boat from home. For requirements and more, call 270-444-8508.
2 TUESDAY: Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club. National Quilt Museum. 2:30 – 4:30 PM.These young aspiring quilters and textile artists interested in joining this club or wanting more information should contact Becky Glasby,Director of Educational to check availability of space and schedule, 270-442-8856. Paducah Art Guild’s annual pot-luck dinner and monthly meeting 6:00 p.m., at the McCracken Co.Public Library.Members are asked to bring side dishes.The meeting and program are open to the public.For more information contact Carol at carol.a_@hotmail.com.
3 WEDNESDAY: 8th of August Emancipation Celebration:Youth Activities - WC Young Community Center, 505 S. 8th St. 2-8 PM. 270-442-1502. Opening Ceremony - WC Young Community Center, 505 S. 8th St. 6 PM Quilter Meet and Greet:Velda Newman. National Quilt Museum.2:30 – 4:30 PM.For more, call 270-442-8856 or visit www.quiltmuseum.org
4 THURSDAY: Power in Partnership Paducah Chamber Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 7:30 AM (networking at 7:15 AM).$14 members,$25 non-members.RSVP at 270-443-1746. 8th of August Emancipation Celebration:Youth Activities - Health Fair & Screening - Western Baptist Hospital Heart Center. Noon – 3 PM. 270-444-0571 Open House Celebration - WC Young Community Center, 505 S. 8th St. 7 PM. 270-442-1502
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SOKY Region 1 Softball Tournament. Owensboro, KY. www.soky.org Hummingbird Weekend. Nature Station, LBL. 6 – 8 PM. www.lbl.org.
8th of August Emancipation Celebration: Annual Emancipation Parade Washinton St./Walter Jetton Blvd. to Robert Coleman Park. 11 AM. 270-519-5391. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net CFSB Presents the 37th Annual Watermelon Bust. Reed Condor Gymnasium, Marshall County High School, Draffenville. 5 PM. FREE. 2,000 lbs. of Ice-Cold Watermelon, Kids Games, and a Southern Gospel Concert featuring Eddy and Valerie Bell,The Smith Brothers, Mercy’s Mark and Brian Free & Assurance. Travis Porter Concert. Paducah Expo Center, 415 Park Avenue. Doors open 7 Concert begins at 8 PM. $25 in advance, $35 at the door; $40 VIP.
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Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 PM. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org. Call 270-444-8649. Summer in the Park Concert. Paris Landing State Park.7:30 – 9:30 PM.FREE admission.
7 SUNDAY: Last open day for Noble Park Pool. For more, visit www.paducahky.gov Hummingbird Weekend. Nature Station, LBL. 6 – 8 PM. www.lbl.org.
8th of August Emancipation Celebration: Gospel Salute - Rosary Chapel Church, 711 Ohio St. 4 PM. 270-519-3113
8 MONDAY: 8th of August Emancipation Celebration: Annual Emancipation Breakfast - W.C. Young Community Center, 505 S. 8th St. 7-11 AM. 270-442-5749. Paducah Red Cross Volunteer Meeting. Paducah Red Cross Headquarters. 6 PM. For details, visit www.paducahredcross.org Maiden Alley Cinema Faith in Film series presents Invictus. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:30 PM. $5. www.maidenalleycinema.com
9 TUESDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale.Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400. Dog Day at the Pool.Noble Park Pool.6 – 7:30 PM.Dogs must be licensed.At registration, handlers must bring copies of certification showing each dog is up to date on vaccinations. $10 per dog. Handlers must be 16 years old or older.
10 WEDNESDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale.Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400.
11 THURSDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale. Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400. Jorge Machaen presents “The Funniest Night of the Month.” Maiden Alley Cinema. 7:30 – 8:30 PM. $10 adults, $5 college students with ID. Alcoholic beverages available to those over 21. www.maidenalleycinema.com
12 FRIDAY: Paducah 48-Hour Film Project. Maiden Alley Cinema.Teams write, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours. www.maidenallycinema.com
13 SATURDAY: Paducah 48-Hour Film Project. Maiden Alley Cinema.Teams write, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours. www.maidenallycinema.com Childbirth Fair. Western Baptist Hospital, Atrium Doctors Office Building 2. 10 AM – noon. For more, call 270-575-BABY. White Oak Basket Weaving.Homeplace,LBL.10 AM – noon;1 - 4 PM.International Year of Forrest Program. Call 270-924-2020 for more.
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Second Saturday Gallery Walk. Noon – 8 PM. LowerTown Historic District. For more, visit www.paducahalliance.com
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2nd Saturday Hands-on Activity. National Quilt Museum. FREE. 1 – 3 PM. For youth and adults. Call 270-442-8856 for more.
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Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 PM. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org. Call 270-444-8649. Moonlight Canoe Trip.Location TBA,LBL.7 – 9:30 PM.$25 per canoe.Includes same day NS admission.Reservations and full deposits required at 270-924-2020.www.lbl.org Shawn Klush & The Sweet Temptations. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270450-4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.og Summer in the Park Concert. Paris Landing State Park. Featuring Old 23rd, acoustic folk, rock music. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. FREE admission.
14 SUNDAY: Paducah 48-Hour Film Project. Maiden Alley Cinema.Teams write, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours. www.maidenallycinema.com Insect Safari. Nature Station, LBL. 2:15 PM. FREE with NS admission. Using nets, bug boxes, and magnifying glasses, we will explore the backyard gardens in search of these often overlooked creatures. Ideal for home educators. Call 270-924-2020.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-1 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. Friday 9-1 p.m. Friday night & Weekend rental available! Contact the pool for more details American Red Cross Swim Lessons for all ages
15 MONDAY: 16 TUESDAY: Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes
Film Brew presents Dazed and Confused. Maiden Alley Cinema. Doors open 6 PM, Film starts at 7 PM. $15 members, $20 non-members, includes 2 drink tickets and themed food. Schlafley’s provides Dry-Hopped IPA.
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eventsccalendar 17 WEDNESDAY: 18 THURSDAY: 19 FRIDAY: 20 SATURDAY: Big Brown Truck Pull.Lower Broadway.All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Kentucky. www.soky.org A History Hike on the Center Furnace Trail. Nature Station, LBL. 10 AM. FREE. industrial site that included limestone and iron ore mines,charcoal hearths,farms,workers’ homes, and businesses. Ideal for home educators. Call 270-924-2020. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net BiLan Liao Gallery Grand Opening. 520 North 7th Street. 5 – 8 PM. For more, visit www.bilanliao.com Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 PM. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org. Call 270-444-8649. Summer in the Park Concert. Paris Landing State Park. Featuring Red River Breeze, unplugged and Stephanie Taylor and David Magers, traditional Celtic and early American folk music. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. FREE admission.
21 SUNDAY: “Trees Are a Breeze”Identification Hike.Nature Station,LBL.2 PM.Whether you’re a novice naturalist or a distinguished dendrologist,join us as we meander through the woods to chat about our native trees and point out their distinctive characteristics. Call 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org
22 MONDAY: Bariatric Seminar.Community Conference Room,Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM. FREE.To register, call 270-251-4580.
23 TUESDAY: Kidsignment Children’s Consignment Sale.Circuit City building,James Sanders Blvd Unit 982.10 AM – 7 PM. Fall and Winter clothing.For more,call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929.
24 WEDNESDAY: Kidsignment Children’s Consignment Sale.Circuit City building,James Sanders Blvd Unit 982.10 AM – 7 PM. Fall and Winter clothing.For more,call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. Guest Lecture: Maya Angelou. CFSB Center, Murray State University. 8 www.murraystate.edu
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25 THURSDAY: Kidsignment Children’s Consignment Sale.Circuit City building,James Sanders Blvd Unit 982.10 AM – 7 PM. Fall and Winter clothing.For more,call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. Gross-ology. Nature Station, LBL. 2:15 PM. FREE with NS admission. During this interactive program, we will discover how animals survive by being gross. Ideal for home educators. Call 270-924-2020.
26 FRIDAY: Kidsignment Children’s Consignment Sale.Circuit City building,James Sanders Blvd Unit 982.10 AM – 7 PM. Fall and Winter clothing.For more,call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. Easter Seals and Four Rivers Behavioral Health Talent Show. Tilghman High School Auditorium, 2400 Washingston Street. 10:30 AM, doors open; 11 AM, show begins.FREE.For more information,call Amber Robertson at 270-443-1200 or Wendy Brooks at 270-444-3659.
27 SATURDAY: Kidz Day in the Arts. National Quilt Museum. 10 AM – 3 PM. FREE. Full day of crafts, games, activities and FREE admission to the museum’s galleries for all ages. www.quiltmuseum.org Kidsignment Children’s Consignment Sale.Circuit City building,James Sanders Blvd Unit 982.10 AM – 7 PM. Fall and Winter clothing.For more,call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net
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Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 PM. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org. Call 270-444-8649.
SEPTEMBER 10: Paducah Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Gala. Carson Center. For tickets, call 270-444-0065 or visit www.paducahsymphony.org
Maiden Alley Cinema and Paducah Film Society Birthday Party. Shandies Restaurant, upstairs.VIP Party, 7 PM. After Hours Party, 9 PM.Tickets from $10 - $50. For details, go to www.maidenalleycinema.com
Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums:
Sunset Canoe Trip. Location TBA, LBL. 5:30 - 8 PM. $25 per canoe. Includes same day NS admission. Reservations and full deposits required at 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org Summer in the Park Concert. Paris Landing State Park. Featuring Ray Lewis Band, classic rock, blues and a bit of country. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. FREE admission. Jars of Clay and Brandon Heath. Carson Center. 7 PM. For tickets, call the box office at 270-450-4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.org
28 SUNDAY: SOKY State Golf Tournament. Fort Knox, KY. www.soky.org
29 MONDAY: Kidsignment Children’s Consignment Sale – Half Price Sale. Circuit City building, James Sanders Blvd Unit 982.10 AM – 7 PM. Fall and Winter clothing.For more,call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929.
Apprenticeship for Artists.Ages 13+.Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department.444-8508.
THROUGH AUGUST 16: “Sacred Patterns Sacred Patterns: Quilted Meditations on the 54 Torah Portions”The First Five Books of the Hebrew Bible by Deborah Hagen. Exhibit explores the depth and wonder of the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) through the art of quilting. Each of the five quilts tells the stories from the book it represents. Exhibit sponsored by Temple Israel and Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church. FREE. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5: “The Nature of Design: Quilts by Cynthia Morgan & Velda Newman,” two top contemporary quiltmakers, respond to nature and portray its beauty in their quilts. National Quilt Museum. . For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org
30 TUESDAY: Kidsignment Children’s Consignment Sale – Half Price Sale. Circuit City building, James Sanders Blvd Unit 982.10 AM – 7 PM. Fall and Winter clothing.For more,call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. StoryTime:“Castles and Dragons.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
UPCOMING IN SEPTEMBER: SEPTEMBER 1 – 18: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Market House Theatre. For ticket information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com
SEPTEMBER 3: H.O.R.S.E.S., Inc. Benefit Yard Sale. Draffenville. For more information, visit www.horsesinc.org
SEPTEMBER 5: Metropolis Labor Day Celebration. Parade begins 10 AM along 5th street. FREE. Live music throughout the day at Fort Massac State Park. Line-up TBA. Concessions available. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy! www.metropolistourism.com
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7: Michala Pepper, mixed media artist show. Tribeca Gallery. Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-4443960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE.
THROUGH OCTOBER 4: “Chicago School of Fusing with guest artist Susan Else exhibit,” Fusing as a technique has been refined by Frieda Anderson, Anne Lullie, Emily Parson, Judy Perez, Jane Sassaman, and Laura Wasilowski. This exhibit showcases their vibrant quilts. Joined by the 3-D work of guest artist Susan Else. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org Amber-Light Stained Glass Art Guild ofWestern Kentucky.Anyone interested in learning Stained Glass Art may attend. 3rd Tuesdays, monthly. 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, 6 miles East of Draffenville, off Highway 68. 6:30 PM For information, call Mike at 866-403-2473. Benton Working Artists Gallery, 103 W 11th St, Benton. Hours: Thursdays & Fridays - 10 AM to 4 PM; Saturdays - 10 AM to 2 PM; or call one day ahead for an
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hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.
eventsccalendar appointment to view the Gallery at your leisure, any day of the week. 270-5345004. Features only art from western Kentucky artists. Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during the Civil War. Call 1-800-PADUCAH for more. Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings,Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.
National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street.The museum offers FREE guided tours in addition to admission fees every Saturday at 1 PM.There's also a fun activity 10 AM noon and 2 - 4 PM.For more, call 442-8856.www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com. Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377 PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM ( - November). $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958.www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM;10AM-4PM when riverboats in port;group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477.
Religious Services & Meetings: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM
Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 4875 Old Mayfield Road – Pastor Bro. Mike Nolen www.bellviewbaptistchurch.com • Sunday School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM
Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us” SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM.& 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study
Broadway Church of Christ. SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM
Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM.
SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out.Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship. Wednesday Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations are
The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 443-7759
necessary. Food served from 5:30 – 6:15 PM. Programs begin at 6:15 PM. Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information.
Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half
Thursday Morning Bible Study: Led by Senior Pastor,Rev. Joe Beal, This group
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meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all. Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir for children grades 3-5;Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for children ages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext.205 for more information about music opportunities at Broadway UMC. Brooks Pool - 443-1778 - Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-Round
Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Contact 443-1778.Swim lessons and Parent & Me Classes are available.Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM MONDAY – THURSDAY: Open Swim. 5 - 7 PM. Water Aerobics: MONDAY - THURSDAY. 5:15 PM.
Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017 2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 PM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away
Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM
Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY - Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY - Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM.; B.L.A.S.T.for Kids,Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers,Scouts,Blood Drives and other Occasional Events.Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services
Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am, Worship 10:00am, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - 443-8251 www.fccpaducah.org
SUNDAY: Spiritual Formation Opportunities,Adults – Three class choices, Children – Preschool thru 5th grade, 9:30 AM; Hand bell Choir practice 9:30 AM; Traditional Worship Service, 10:45 AM in the sanctuary; Contemporary Worship Service: 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall.(Nursery care available for both services:newborn - 3 years old Youth Activities: 4 PM – 6th - 12th Grades TUESDAY: Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts.Call church for times and dates. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Groups:4 PM,K-5th Grades • THURSDAY: Adult Choir practice, 6:30 PM • FIRST TUESDAY: Cancer Support Group, 7 PM • FIRST WEDNESDAY: Super Seniors,10 AM • SECOND SATURDAY: Breakfast,8 - 10 AM
First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM
Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM
Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00am
Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900 SUNDAY: Worship Service 8:30 &11 AM. Bible Study 9:45 AM. AWANA (children’s discipleship) 6 PM. Youth Discipleship 6 PM. Adult Discipleship 6 PM TUESDAY: Women’s Bible study, morning and evening sessions.
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House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org, Pastor Michael Pryor SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service
WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study 6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM
Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.immanuel-paducah.org
Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org
SUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School,9:30 AM with classes for all ages.
SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM
SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.
Grace Bible Church - 554-0808
Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477
SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM
Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 Ogden Landing Road • harmonypastor@gmail.com - Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY: 10 AM,Sunday School;11 AM Morning Worship,Children's Church;5:30 PM AWANA;6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise,Bible Buddies
Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. The Landing: FRIDAYS at 6:45 PM. a year-long program that helps teenagers struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits travel the path to freedom, healing and wholeness.FREE.Dinner served at 6:15 PM for $3.
Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572
Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875
SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086
Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY: Worship 9 AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM
Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org
SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & 11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45 PM; Youth– 6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:15 PM
Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org
SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM,Worship -10:45 AM,Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening meal- 5:15 PM, Youth- 5:30 PM, Bible Study- 6PM,Adult Choir- 7PM.
SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM,Bible Study6 PM,Bell Choir6 PM,Chancel Choir7 PM
Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796
Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960
SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9am - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY
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Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM
McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday,Wednesday,Friday,10 AM - 3 PM.;Saturday:9 AM - Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.
Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588 SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee,9 AM.;Sunday School,9:30 AM.;Morning Worship,10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM
Mt.Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM,Worship 11 AM,Evening worship 6 PM,Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.
New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM
New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment
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New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com
New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 www.newhopecpchurch.org newhopecpchurch@hotmail.com • Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m.,Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM
Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM Sunday School; 10 AM Morning Worship; Children Church ages 2 through 1st grade; 5:45 PM AWANA (ages 2 through 6th grade); Evening Service; 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 7 PM, Prayer Meeting & Mission Friends; Youth 6:30 PM MONDAY–FRIDAY: Preschool, ages 3-5 yrs.; Before/After School program for Concord Elementary students call 442-3353.
Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place,Paducah,KY 42003 Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning Worship and Children's Church11 AM,SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM;WEDNESDAY: TeachingTime for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club for Children 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous,a group that will help you overcome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI,Addiction Recovery Program.7 PM.If you need a ride or more information,call the church office.
Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KY Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11am, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6pm, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM
The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.
Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10am-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM. Choir practice,Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM, Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school. Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.
Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .
Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.
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eventsccalendar Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more,call 270-217-0400.
Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: SUNDAY: 10 AM and THURSDAY: 6:00PM
Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.
St. Anthony of Paduah Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SATURDAY 6 PM, SUNDAY 8 AM
Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM Worship Service,KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade);6 PM Evening Service,WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open;4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal;6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade),The
Light (7th - 12th grade);6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM
SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM
St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship
St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343 SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM;Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour,Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St.Paul Lutheran Church.
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM
SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.
Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM
Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30am;Worship 10:30am;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 4-6PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir,5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11am & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 5-7PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th12th grade),5:30-7PM;Choir,6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group,6am,IHOP,Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men 2nd Saturday,8-9am,Little Castle,Lone Oak
Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634 SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.
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United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414 www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, SundayWorship10:45 AM,Nursery provided,service ASL interpreted.
United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.
Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY: Bible Study,9 AM;Morning Worship Service,10 AM;Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry,5:30 PM;Mid-Week Service, 7 PM
West End Baptist Church - 443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School,9:45 AM; Worship Service,10:45 AM; Evening Worship,6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service:6:30 PM
CivilAirPatrol-NationalGuardArmory, 8000 Hinkleville Road,,Tuesdays,6 - 8:30 PM.Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles,along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions.$34 per year for youth;$61 for adults.For more info,call 270-331-1750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00
to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. Fridays through June 20:Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building.Tests start at 8:30 AM.You can also take the GED FREE.Call to schedule a time.
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FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Let's Beautify LaCenter Association:Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Ballard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Refreshments are served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is welcome. For more information please contact Glyn or Judy Webb 270-665-5630.
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919 Rev. Pamela Gordon -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available.
On-Going Community Events & Notices: Vendor registration open for 4th Annual H.O.R.S.E.S., Inc. Expo scheduled for OCTOBER 15, 9 AM – 7 PM. Setup OCTOBER 14 noon – 6 PM. Expo will be at Carson Park in Paducah. Limited number of inside booth spaces available. No refunds given after September 1, or for inclement weather. For more information, visit www.horsesinc.org
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER: Paducah International Raceway, 4445 Shemwell Lane. 7 PM. 270-898-7469. www.paducahracing.com Experience late model dirt track racing on Paducah International Raceway's 3/8 mile dirt track. SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER: Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 PM. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org. Call 270444-8649. Paducah residents and visitors have gathered in historic downtown on Saturday nights for an evening of dinner, dancing in the streets, and shopping in local boutiques and shops for the past 15 years.Enjoy outdoor entertainment,horsedrawn carriage rides, artist demonstrations, and the unique flavor of Paducah.
THROUGH NOVEMBER: Downtown Farmer’s Market. Open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.The best source for fresh, locally grown produce. Twenty vendors line the market with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, wine and other seasonal items in an open-air pavilion by the riverfront. www.paducahalliance.org Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up.Open Monday - Saturday,10 AM - 5 PM.2695 Jackson Street.For more,call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com. Champion Food Volunteer Program.The program provides a foundation of knowledge for volunteers in food preparation, cooking/kitchen skills, food safety and handling, basic nutrition,and food science. For more information,contact your local cooperative Extension Office, or Denise Wooley at denise.wooley@uky.edu
MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections.Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street.Open:Monday,Wednesday,Friday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM;Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions,email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.
Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183. Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233.
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eventsccalendar Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week. Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance,financial assistance for rent evictions,utility disconnections,prescription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795. The Christian Art Center,a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts".Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith,(270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247. Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117 Cat,dog,and small animal adoptions,All God’s Creatures Rescue,Rehabilitation,and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654. Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.
EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300
FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM. H.O.R.S.E.S.,INC.Informational "roundtable" meetings. Learn about our program, enroll a rider, become a volunteer, help with upcoming events and fundraisers, be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@hors-
esinc.org,please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.Next meeting: SEPTEMBER 20 SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575. SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH: KNITTING CLUB. McCracken County Extension Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520.
THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10am. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044 SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. Jackson Oaks Independent Living Center, 2500 Marshall Avenue 10:30 AM – Noon. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu 2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH. Scrapbooking Fun. McCracken County Extension Service. 5 - 11 PM. For more, call 270-554-9520.
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM.Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823. MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.
SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab.1 PM.Monday is "Basic Computing,”Wednesday is “Building a Resume,”Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.”For more,call 270-442-2510. TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee. The Clay Chameleon,4793 Village Square Drive.10 AM - 7 PM For more,call 270-442-1112.www.claychameleon.com.Come paint with a friend.
TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. WEDNESDAYS: Knitting,Crochet,and More.Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting,crocheting or other project.444-0044. WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312. THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at McCracken County Public Library. 5 - 8 PM. FREE. Socialize with other youth and teens. Come play a board game. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.
FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers,along with a great audience.Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse.8 PM. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321 LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.
SATURDAYS: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM matinee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. For more, call Michael Vancura at 270-994-3686.
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Kids & Their Families: School Notes:
AUGUST 1: Graves County Middle School,Seventh Grade Orientation 5 PM – 7 PM. AUGUST 1: Symsonia, Professional Development for teachers grades K-3 at PAC with Carolyn Downing from 8 – 11 AM. AUGUST 1: Symsonia, Professional Development for teachers grades 4-6 at PAC with Carolyn Downing from noon – 3 PM. AUGUST 2: Central, Back to School Night, 5 PM. Primary: K-3; 6 PM Intermediate: grades 4-6 AUGUST 2: Symsonia, Back to School Night 5 – 7 PM – A 20-minute welcome/informational meeting begins at 5 PM in the gym for parents, students, and teachers. Classrooms will be open after the meeting for parents and students to visit and fill out information packets. AUGUST 2: Farmington,Back to School Night, 5:30 – 7 PM.All students,parents and families need to attend.Children will find out who their teachers are and may eat a free chicken nuggets dinner.Parents will learn about their children's classes and get all back to school information and paperwork.Adults may eat for just $3. AUGUST 1 – 2: Professional Development Days, Marshall County Public Schools, teachers only AUGUST 2: Fancy Farm,Back to School Night, 6 – 7 PM. AUGUST 2: McCracken County Schools Opening Day,teachers only AUGUST 3: Cuba,Back to School Night 3 – 5 PM. AUGUST 3: Opening Day of School, Marshall County Public Schools AUGUST 4: Opening Day in Paducah Public Schools,Professional Development for teachers AUGUST 8: Symsonia,Football practice begins from 5 – 7 PM. AUGUST 8: Paducah Public Schools Professional Development Day (flex) AUGUST 8: Murray Independent Schools,Professional Development AUGUST 8 – 9: Ballard County Schools Professional Development/Planning Days AUGUST 9: Paducah Public Schools Professional Development Kickoff Event for Staff AUGUST 9: McCracken County Public Schools first day for students AUGUST 10: Paducah Public Schools,First Day of School for students AUGUST 10: Ballard County Schools Opening Day AUGUST 10: Murray Independent School District,first day for students AUGUST 11: Ballard County School First Day of School for students AUGUST 13: New student orientation,WKCTC AUGUST 15: Classes begin,WKCTC AUGUST 16: Murray State University,classes begin on-campus and off-campus AUGUST 18: McCracken County Public Schools,first day of preschool AUGUST 19: Last day to drop a course without a grade and adjust schedule for Fall semester,WKCTC AUGUST 22: Last day to enroll in any regular full-semester courses,Murray State University
AUGUST 22 (BEGINS), MONDAYS - FRIDAYS: 6-week Sessions for Parents and Toddlers (age 18 months - 3 years,or parents and babies age birth - 18 months).Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah.For more information, contact Amy Allen at 270-444-3669 or to view a schedule,visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. AUGUST 23 (BEGINS), TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, OR FRIDAYS: Preschool Classes for Parents and Children (age 3 - 5). Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah. For more information, contact Amy Allen at 270-444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.
AUGUST 23: Diabetes Basics Class. Parkway Regional Hospital, 2000 Holiday Lane, Fulton. 4:30 – 8:30 PM. FREE, a light meal offered. Presented by the Purchase District Health Department. For more, contact Julie Muscarella at 270-444-9625, ext. 107.
MONDAYS: Diabetes Group Sessions. Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 9 AM – noon. Registration required. FREE. Call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11 AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net
Camps, Classes & Education Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children,teens,and adults.Classes include art lessons,martial arts,soccer,and dance.For details,call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
AUGUST 4 – 5: National Quilt Museum Workshop, “Layers: Color, Form, Texture, and Collage.” National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street. For more, visit www.quiltmuseum.org AUGUST 9, 16, 23, 30, TUESDAYS OR AUGUST 13, SATURDAY: Childbirth Classes. Jackson Purchase Medical Center Community Conference Room.6 – 8:30 PM (Tuesdays), 9 AM – 4 PM (Saturday). FREE, pre-registration required.To register call 2514580 or 877-554-JPMC.
AUGUST 10, 17, 24, AND 31, WEDNESDAYS: Diabetes Learning Sessions. Carlisle County Health Center, 62 John Roberts Drive, Bardwell. 9:30 AM – noon. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.To register,call 270-628-5431.
AUGUST 15 (BEGINS), TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, OR THURSDAYS: BEGINNER GROUP PIANO CLASSES (FOR AGES 5 - 6, 6 - 7, 8 - 11). Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah. Class sizes are limited and preregistration is required.For more information, contact Amy Allen at 270-444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.
AUGUST 15 (BEGINS), MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, OR THURSDAYS: Advanced Group Piano Classes. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah. For more information, contact Amy Allen at 270-444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.
AUGUST 16 – 19: National Quilt Museum presents “Earth,Wind and Fire.” National Quilt Museum,215 Jefferson Street.For more,visit www.quiltmuseum.org.Rosalie Dace teaches quilters to use nature as a starting point in the study of the magic of color.Make a series of small abstract studies and then an abstract color-rich quilt tops.
AUGUST 20: Diabetes Basics Class. Lone Oak Church of Christ, 2960 Lone Oak Road. 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. FREE, a light meal offered. Presented by the Purchase District Health Department. For more, contact Julie Muscarella at 270-444-9625, ext. 107.
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MONDAY: Clogging Class. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 6 PM. $5 per session. For more, call 270-444-8508.
eventsccalendar MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks.For more or to sign up,call 444-8508. MONDAY - THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more. TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net. TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get some great coaching and play a few games.For more,visit www.plexsports.net.
WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 PM. Must be 18 years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453. FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 - 9:30 PM. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one.AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time.For more,call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.
On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: MONDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Parkview Rehabilitation Center, 544 Lone Oak
Rd. 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.
MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more.
MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270-442-0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com. MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park. M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE.
MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM. Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United
Church of Paducah. 4-5PMYoga for beginners, those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions. Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 7-8 PM Contact Tim @ 205-1012 or tim@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY - THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:15 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044. MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.
MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
“Making a difference...one child at a time.”
Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3. TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.
TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508. TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:45 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
Tuesday, August 9th
from 4:30-6:30pm at ALL 6 LOCATIONS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run.
Stop by for an overview of our program and meet our preschool teachers. NOW ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT FOR FALL REIDLAND (270) 898-4760 KEVIL (270) 462-4411 WEST PARK (270) 441-7580
LONE OAK (270) 534-0801 DRAFFENVILLE (270) 527-5225 BENTON (270) 527-4177
Open M-F 6am-6pm for ages 6wk-12yrs Saturday care available/Audubon Accepted
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TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Paducah Expo Center, 1 Executive Blvd. 3:45 & 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.
THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 444-8508. FRIDAYS:Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6. FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. www.hwangs-martialarts.com SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.
SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4. SATURDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Meet at Rehab Associates, Berger Road. 5 AM. 4 mile run (up to 20 if training for marathon). SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11 PM. $6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.
SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com
SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes.Paducah Jazzercise Center,Lone Oak Plaza,3562 Lone Oak Road.9:15 AM.For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM. MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool,Broadway United Methodist Church,701 Broadway.10 AM.$25 per month.Call 270-443-2401 for more info.
MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington
On-Going Events for Seniors: 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401. EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770. Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075. Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Wyatt, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Tuesday from Noon – 4 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 270-442-8993.
1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 443-8579
Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more. MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY: Senior Citizens Theatre Troupe. Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens Center. 2:30 PM. Projects include radio plays, and reader's theatre. Call Lisa Cope at 270-759-1752 for more.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE.Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579
TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579 WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah Yoga Center. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.
1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's Bingo. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 - 3 PM. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270-443-6543.
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network eventsccalendarfamilyn Listings of non-profit groups providing family-oriented services
Adoption/Foster Care:
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents.The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM.All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome.Childcare is provided free of charge.For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. Sunrise Children’s Services – Foster Care Program. Foster Parents needed!Sunrise is a faith-based agency that has been serving the children and families of Kentucky for over 140 years.Our Foster Care program provides many important services to our Foster Families.These include free initial and ongoing training;24/7 support from highly motivated and qualified staff; 24 hour crisis intervention; mental health professionals on staff; generous reimbursement, respite and travel expenses provided; paid homeowner’s insurance;and much more.FREE training sessions are starting soon in Paducah.Call or email Maggie Winters 877-992-5242 / mwinters@sunrise.org or Misty Reynolds 270554-3714 / mreynolds@sunrise.org to find out more about joining our team. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting,give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule,24 hour crisis intervention/support,access to on staff mental health professionals,ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided,respite,incentives,daily reimbursements paid twice monthly,case managers for every home,staff cell phone numbers,and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on,call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2011 Necco).
office number is 270-928-4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools,clubs,churches,and other groups.We need volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40 - hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270-534-4422.
Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church.559-1515. Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18.4-5PM.FREE.444-8508
Education Groups:
Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program,and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region.Its services include professional develoPMent programs for teachers,regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers,and informational and assessment services to parents. For more,contact Dr.Joy Navan,270-809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.AMP., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equiPMent. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry LayneSmith at 270-928-4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park.Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11 AD.The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history,archeology,education and Native Americans.Activities include tour guiding,educational programs,greeting visitors,outdoor landscaping and other help.Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 270-335-3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming - Trail hiking, animal discovery,
children’s activities, planetarium programming and more.Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org
Child Care:
McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon – 1 PM. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 442-5172
National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.
Ms. Bunny’s Pet Licks for Kids – Community Awareness Safety program. Pet care, responsibility and safety tips for children 5 – 12 years of age. Focus on dog bite prevention. Fun, interactive program with her tiny, fourlegged helper,“Scooby Sue”. FREE to children’s groups, schools and organiza-
Child Protection/ Crisis Services:
tions. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822
Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508.
Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family
Court, Room “E”.443-6071, ext.5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center.We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy,legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah,Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region.Our 24 Hour crisis line number is 1-800-928-7273 and our
Center for Cultural Exchange.Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries.Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life.CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding,academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information. To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.
Crisis Management
Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House.The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence,including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling,court advocacy,support groups,referral services,hospital advocacy,outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUI-
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CIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com
Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, child-
For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org
birth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com
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Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers:Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life.Volunteers are needed in Ballard,Caldwell,Carlisle, Crittenden,Fulton,Graves,Hickman,Livingston,Lyon,Marshall,and McCracken counties.If interested,contact Susan Mason at 1-800-870-7460 or 270-415-3640.
EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office,Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Grief Support Lunch:Luke's Truckstop,Arlington.11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw,lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org.270-415-3607. Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the
unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane.Contact: 442-3722 Zack’s Hope SOS. Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Western Baptist Heart Center.6 – 7:30 PM.For more,call Linda Thompson at 270-559-3480
Multi-service Providers:
Family Service Society is in DESPERATE NEED of FOOD. All types are needed;canned, boxed,mixes,cereal,etc.Please contact Family Service Society by calling 270-443-4838.
Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on:Childbirth,breastfeeding ALS support, Driving,Eating Disorders,Epilepsy,Fibromyalgia,Breast & Cervical Cancer,Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues.Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes
Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests,ultrasounds,parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis. St.Nicholas Free Clinic.St.Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St.Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard,Carlisle,Fulton,Hickman,Livingston,McCracken,and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois.Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM.Please feel free to drop us email at anitasplk@bellsouth.net with any question you may have regarding services. St.Vincent de Paul Budget Store.We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing,furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more. Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly.If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021. Donations may be sent to :Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N.12th Street • Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon for food distribution and to receive non-perishable donations. Need spaghetti'os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270-665-5551.
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South Gum Springs Road,Paducah.Contact Lynette Brown 534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30am on 1ST & 3RD
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THURSDAYS FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MAY.If you’re a mother of a preschooler,you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead.554-1441.They also meet one Sunday a month,5 - 7 PM.Please call for specific dates.
Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087.
Mother to Mother - 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 AM. Nursing moms and moms-to-be support group. Breastfeeding has its ups and downs, so come share your breastfeeding stories and listen to other moms as they share their's. Marshall County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information contact Stepheni Hovekamp at hovekamp@gmail.com or 270-252-2730
Art Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours. The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com.
Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401. Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church,West Paducah. For info., 554-9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM,brilliant minds young and old,put their wits to the test at English's Antiques.Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art,212 Broadway. Paducah Kennel Club.Meetings are the SECONDTUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JUNE,WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse.Guests are welcome.Membership is $30 annually for an individual,$45 for a family,and $5 for Junior Membership.There are ongoing conformation and puppy socialization classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing.For more,visit www.paducahkennelclub.com Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH.Broadway Baptist Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A diverse group of people with one common interest:photography.Whether you're a new hobbyist or full time professional,our club offers the opportunity to learn,share,network and form new friendships! Yearly membership dues only $20.For more info,contact bonni.littleton@gmail.com McCracken County Genealogical & Historical Society. 2nd Wednesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 1:30 PM. Contact Marjory Heyduck at 554-0878. Programs include local speakers. New members welcome. Toastmasters EVERY MONDAY. Farm Bureau Office,1600 Broadway.Noon-1PM.Visitors are always welcome. Come and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info,call Clay Campbell,703-2700.
Parenting Support:
I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery.Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30,McCracken Public Liabrary Meeting Room.For more information,contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132,kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding.Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM,160
Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Parents Encouraging Parents: A parent support group hosted by First Christian Church. All parents are invited to attend! Free family meal followed by supervised play for kids and a moderated discussion for parents. Meal at 5:30 PM with discussion to follow.Topics are as follows:We hope you will join us.RSVP for childcare and meal @ 443-8251. Wives of Faith,Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christian-based group of other military wives,this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun,support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.
Social and Professional Groups:
40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM.Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine.www.4050group.blogspot.com ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles.Whether members are men,women,divorced,widowed,never married,just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com. Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets WEDNESDAYS mornings for breakfast at The Parlor, 3033 Lone Oak Road, 6:45 AM.Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these service-oriented meetings. Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Pasta House. Email Jessica Koverdan for more,jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com. Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month for dinner.6 PM,Grace Episcopal Church. For information,call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636 or Pat Moriarty at 270-853-2580. Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624.www.geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club - The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center. Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details.Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup:Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details. Paducah Rotaract Club.First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM.Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce.A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others.
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Paducah Rotary Club - The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church.All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle.They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.The goal is to encourage,with love and support,those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem,tolerance and understanding. South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM.The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.
Special Needs:
H.O.R.S.E.S.,INC.Informational "roundtable" meetings.6 PM Learn about our program, enroll a rider,become a volunteer,help with upcoming events and fundraisers,be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.Next meeting, SEPTEMBER 20 H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs,on Wednesdays at Carson Park in Paducah and Mondays in Dexter,KY. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881. Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech,physical and occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687. Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Day Care has openings. Our program is ideal for seniors and special needs adults who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction in a safe,social group setting.In addition to activities, we offer meals and personal care. Caring nursing staff are also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Micah Sullivan at 270-442-2001 for more information.
Celebrate Recovery.Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive,compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors.For more,call 270-534-1400,ext.260. Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 444-8073 or 554-5977. Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management,depression,nutrition and many other related topics.For more information, call 382-3940 or 247-6546.Next meeting: February 7. Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Support Group. First Thursday of
the Month. Marshall Nemer Building, 2nd Floor Rosenthal Room. 7 more information, call 646-623-2620.
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Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 7-8 PM. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625. Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabeticfriendly potluck meal.Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372.To register call 251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. Epilepsy Support Group. SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6 - 7 PM in the West Kentucky Epilepsy Center at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray. Free and open to the public. Call 270-762-1566 for more information. Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions.
FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment.Easter Seals Child Development Center.featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group
holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM.For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270-227-5225. Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, &individuals with Down syndrome. 6:30-8 PM on the third Monday of each month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky. For more, call Lana Dockery, phone number 270-564-0949, and email ldockery@comcast.net
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Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment. Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK).support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.
Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169. Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group - Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group.Women's Health and Wellness Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion.Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310. Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251
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Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa
Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30pm. Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us
Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information. Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031. Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters.This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group,call 270-442-1166.
I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30,McCracken Public Library Meeting Room.For more information,contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132,kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org
Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on AM - Noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.
L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823.
Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving.Weekly meetings.Call to register 270-554-1915
Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247. “Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444 N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway. Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public,private,political,ideological,or religious affiliation. No dues,fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location,call 270-556-8873.
TOPS Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182.
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TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318. United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303
More Personalized Care. High Staff to Patient Ratio. Home Cooked Meals. Locally Owned & Operated. For a facility tour call Trinidad Wilford at 270-559-1131
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hen I was in fifth-grade, there was a chubby, quiet boy in my class named Barry Wilson. He was a so-so student and we really didn’t hear much from him until about midyear when Mr. Jorgensen asked the class, “What would you need to take with you to Mars in order to stay alive?” “Food?” asked a child.“Right,” said the teacher. “Water?”“Right.” “Air?” “Right... Barry, what would you say? What else would an Earthling have to bring to Mars?” Barry pondered. All the obvious life-support stuff had been said, but he gave it his best shot: “Underwear?” he suggested, and the classroom exploded with mirth. My dad, who had managed theaters at Army camps, once told me soldiers are so starved for entertainment that they make the best audiences. I would argue that children in classrooms are just as ready to be amused.
on wings for the rest of us, especially for Barry. In the time it took to utter one magic word, he’d gone from wallflower to top entertainer. I was reminded of Barry this week by a sequence of events that began when my fifth-grade daughter Marie tried to embarrass her second-grade sister Sally by secretly stuffing Sally’s backpack full of Sally’s underpants. Marie was hoping her sister would unwittingly pull out the underpants in the classroom and incur the derisive howls and jeers of her peers. But the underwear bomb was discovered and de-fused by Sally while she was in my wife’s car getting a ride to school. Sally gnashed her teeth and left the underwear in the car. Later that day, my wife took Marie and 4-year-old Wendy to the doctor’s office for Marie’s allergy shot.The car’s backseat was full of underwear, so Marie smuggled a pair out of the
Our laughter went on and on, partly because every minute or so, Barry would shout “UNDERWEAR!” following it with a strange yell of suppressed laughter being uncorked, “DYYEEEAAAA!” Soon we were laughing at Barry’s laughter more than at his funny answer. And before it was over, Barry was on the floor, actually rolling in the aisle. Mr. Jorgensen was laughing too, which is just as well, because he would’ve needed tear-gas and German shepherds to quell this laff-riot. We learned no more about outer space that day, unless you count our recognition of the new star who had just appeared in our firmament. Our laughter had produced a chemical change in Barry. For the rest of the year the least little thing would cause him to give his trademark yell of DYYYEEEAAAA! and we’d all go nuts. Those must’ve been long months for Mr. Jorgensen, but they flew by www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 53
car and into the waiting room where she put them on Wendy’s head and encouraged her to caper around. The bored and afflicted folks sitting there were yet another appreciative audience, but my wife cut short the floor show by snatching the bloomers off Wendy’s foolish little head.
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The next day Sally tried the backpack trick on Marie, but Marie didn’t fall for it. Marie countered by putting three pairs of Sally’s underpants into a brown lunch bag, writing “Sally, 2nd Grade” on it and giving it to the school secretary for in-class delivery. Sally already had her lunch with her and was wary of the second brown bag, so this trick didn’t work either. But both girls were titillated by the involvement of a grownup in what they are calling The Underwear War. I don’t know what’s coming next, and neither do they. Both girls are keeping a close eye on their luggage, wary of more pranks. At this point, I doubt either of them would trust her sister to pack her parachute. Their game seems to be good clean fun, so I haven’t intervened. The only thing that disturbs me about their underwear obsession is the epilogue to the Barry Wilson story. Barry disappeared from our school after fifth-grade and reappeared years later in high school. I spotted him in the corridor on the first day of my junior year. He had lost a lot of weight, but he didn’t look slim; he looked diminished. “Hey, Barry!” I yelled, glad to see him.“UNDERWEAR!” I’d given the password, but Barry looked at me with blank anxiety. I asked, “Don’t you remember Mr. Jorgensen’s fifth-grade class?” “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said, edging past, and he never spoke to me again. I soon found out that Barry was a sophomore, not a junior like me. He’d lost a year. Was it the one we’d spent with Mr. Jorgensen? There’s a lesson here somewhere, but I’m doggoned if I know what it is. I don’t claim to have an answer, only a question: What is it about fifth-graders and underwear?
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Spinal Health and Backpack Safety by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting & Family Staff
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pinal health and backpack safety is a hot topic this fall. Chiropractors focus on several major areas: structure, proper movement, flexibility and alignment. They also look at the role nutrition plays in spine stability. Kids with excess weight have added pressure to their spine. “Proper nutrition allows good body and muscular development but there are things in a child’s diet that are pro-inflammatory like too much sugar or too many carbohydrates,” said Dr. Mark Atnip, chiropractor at McCracken County Chiropractic. When you look at the basic building blocks of lifestyle, proper posture, diet, exercise and ergonomics, which is how you move and lift, your child can improve his back health in a snap and prevent some common troubles like scoliosis.
Scoliosis affects boys and girls, though pediatricians note a higher prevalence in adolescent girls. “It is multi-factoral, where there is rapid linear growth or there are muscle inequalities during that period of rapid growth,”said Dr. Kyle Parish, general practice and family and sports medicine physician at Lourdes. There are several different theories but the consensus is that good posture, good core strength and stability and staying active can save your spine. Some degrees of scoliosis are acceptable versus unacceptable so the doctor has to be the judge. “Usually you find someone on a visual screen, just doing a face-to-face exam, and would progress on to do radiologic imaging plain films and x-rays of the spine to better quantify exactly how much scoliotic curve they have,” said Parish. Backpacks can be dangerous. “Backpacks are associated
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with a degree of back pain and symptoms,” said Parish. There are a few things to consider. “A lot depends on weight, if the backpack is fitted and the appropriate size for the kid, if he is wearing it the right way and if it has wide straps or if it is more of a fashion bag,” said Parish. Some guidelines do exist for shopping. “The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the backpack does not weigh more than ten to twenty percent of the person’s body weight,” said Parish.
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waist more than the back and have specialized straps that help to do proper alignment which I refer to as ergonomic style backpacks,” said Atnip. Another good idea is a backpack that looks like a luggage case with wheels which can also be handy for kids who have problems.
Some kids are packing fifty percent of their body weight in the backpack and that is a lot of stress on the muscles which can lead to the structure being pulled out of its natural position because the body needs to balance.
Even if you think your child is strong, he may not be carrying his backpack with ease. “Some kids are packing fifty percent of their body weight in the backpack and that is a lot of stress on the muscles which can lead to the structure being pulled out of its natural position because the body needs to balance,” said Atnip. Eventually, this poor position leads to having a child with bad posture. You can make a wise choice. “There are certain backpacks that use the
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Usually it is back, shoulder or neck pain that brings a child in depending on what muscles he uses to hold the backpack up. “You have probably seen kids that almost seem like they are leaning forward looking at the ground to try to stay upright,” said Parish. Daily stresses from using the computer or texting can also cause harm. “There is a curvature of the neck and that curve forms when you are a baby crawling and if you are a child, those muscles are developing and establishing which is -Mark Atnip important for future function,” said Atnip. Pay attention to posture. “If you are using an actual computer, make sure the monitor is even with the
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eye so you are not looking down but you are looking straight ahead,” said Atnip. Spinal troubles are not the only culprit of a sedentary lifestyle. “It can lead to arthritis of the neck and irritation of nerves in the neck which lead to headaches, numbness and tingling of the hands, neck pain and back pain which kids develop down the road,” said Atnip. Do some exercises to keep the muscles healthy and retrain your joints back in the proper direction. “For the neck area, practice the posterior glide where you look straight ahead and glide your head straight back to work the muscles and work on proper curvature,” said Atnip. Pull your shoulders back and try the pelvic tilt as well. Kindergarteners through high schoolers are filling the chiropractors’ offices. “Their spines are easy to work with and we have gentle procedures where muscles and joints respond because there is great mobility at those ages,” said Atnip. Goals are set. “Once we find out what the damage is, we can help retrain the muscles back to normal, get the joints more mobile and functioning properly and if the nerve is pinching, we can get the pressure off and the next step is making changes to their daily life,” said Atnip. Lift and bend correctly, using your legs and not your back. “Too many people keep their legs straight and bend over their back which puts the spine in a vulnerable position so you should keep your back straight, body down and butt down and use your legs while keeping the spine aligned,” said Atnip. The worst thing you can do for the discs is bend and turn at the same time. Remember it is normal for kids to play around and be adventurous. If you suspect he is having a back problem, he can get an evaluation. “Many kids do not need a treatment and check out fine so we make a note that they had a healthy spine on that date so if something occurs in the future we have a reference to look back on and compare,” said Atnip. Try to do a scoliosis check at home. “Have your child stand with his feet together and look straight ahead to see if one shoulder is higher than the other; and have him bend forward and touch his toes and see if one side of the spine sticks up higher which is called a rib hump,” said Atnip. The upper and lower back should be leveled. “One side should not be higher than the other side and if you are looking at posture from the side, the ears should be directly over the shoulders,” said Atnip. Symptom-wise, any time your child complains of something that goes beyond a few days, you should be in touch with a pediatrician or chiropractor. He may have a headache, neck, shoulder or lower back ache. “Help him stretch out a little bit and if it gets beyond a week, I would pay more attention and get him checked out,” said Atnip. www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 57
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Paducah Symphony Orchestra 2011/12 Season Primer – Unbridled Emotion! by Crystal Engler Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine Staff
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he Paducah S y m p h o n y Orchestra will present another season of great music and innovative concerts under Music Director Raffaele Ponti. The season begins with a Gala Opening Night concert and reception on September 10 with violinist Michael Ludwig. Ponti has planned a spectacular line-up this season bringing new ideas to
the classical repertoire of the symphony. All seven concerts will be held at the Luther F. Carson Center in Paducah. The season of Unbridled Emotion encompasses both the unbridled spirit of Kentucky and the myriad of feelings the audience experiences with live orchestral music. "As the season title implies, symphonic music evokes much emotion. Joy,
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this World.' This will be an evening full of music ranging from Golijov's Sidereu, inspired by the Galileo book, Siereus Nuncius or “Siderreal (Starry) Messenger," to Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, op.64, E minor, which intertwines the soloist and orchestra. The beautiful and talented Elena Urioste will be the guest violinist. 'What Did Beethoven Hear?' is planned for November 5 and will include the music of Haydn and Beethoven. Guest actor Fowler Black will portray Beethoven to explain his music, talk about his life, and give insights into his melodies.
anger, happiness, and fear are all expressed through the music of this season.” commented Ponti, who starts his second season with the PSO.
Portraying the composer There are several new things the Paducah Symphony Orchestra is offering this season. Two concerts, 'What Did Beethoven Hear?' and 'Growing up with Wolfgang,' feature Paducah’s very own celebrity actor, Fowler Black. He will be portraying the composers Beethoven and Mozart on stage and explaining what motivated them to write these spectacular symphonies. His brief dialogue with Maestro Ponti will put into context when the symphonies were written and what was happening in the lives of these famous composers. In bringing period characters to the stage, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra hopes to help the public relate to the music as well as the composers. “The PSO experience is incorporating a format that we think will not only make the evening fun and entertaining, but a little more informative for the curious," commented PSO Board President John William Jr. "It's an idea that the Maestro really has a lot of enthusiasm for."
The Season Line-Up The Opening Night Gala on September 10 will feature the music of John Stafford Smith, Henri Wieniawski, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. Michael Ludwig will be a guest violinist. The music has been chosen for its beautiful melodies and technical excellence. It will engage the audience and leave you on the edge of your seat! A preconcert reception, Mingle with the Maestro will be held for all season ticket holders and a post-concert Ponti's Party will be open to all those who attend this gala event. On October 1, the PSO will present 'Music that is Out of www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 59
'Home for Christmas' on December 10 features the PSO Symphony Chorus, Children's Chorus, and Youth Chorus. Bradley Almquist is the Director of Choruses and Amy Aucoin is the Youth Chorus Director. The event has become a tradition for many local families. It will be a fun filled celebration of music suitable for every age group and might even include a visit from Santa Claus! 'Growing Up With Wolfgang' on February 18 features the amazing work of Wolfgang Mozart, and will include Symphony No.1, K.16, E-flat major, Symphony No. 35, K.385, D major (Haffner), and Symphony No. 31, K.551, C major (Jupiter). The concert also includes an onstage visit from ‘Mozart’ himself. 'Struggle and Triumph' on March 17 showcases the Young Artist Competition winners from the instrumental and piano division, who will perform on stage with the PSO. The program also includes one of Beethoven's most famous pieces, Symphony No. 5.
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The Unbridled Emotion finale concert will take place on April 21 with 'A Night at the Opera'. The evening will be full of tragedy, love, joy, hatred, denial, intrigue and adventure. It will be a night for tuxedos and gowns as the
audience experiences the greatest moments in opera with the music of Verdi, Puccini, Mascagri, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Rossini, and Wagner. The concert features the PSO Symphony Chorus, Children's Chorus, and Youth Chorus.
Music in our schools The orchestra will present "Growing up with Mozart", a concert for school groups at the Carson Center on February 17 as a part of the Class Acts. According to Amy Allen, PSO Education Committee Chairperson, an instrument petting zoo will be offered after the concert. Children will have the opportunity to hear, see, and play instruments up close. "We're going to offer an instrument petting zoo, which is an opportunity for children to actually hear, see, and possibly play some instruments up close." Due to the limited number of available seats, teachers need to register their students soon for this exciting event. The PSO also visits several local schools as part of its 'Ensembles in the Schools' program. A woodwind trio, a string quartet, a brass quintet, and a percussion group each perform for students to introduce them to instrumental music. The Young Artist Competition 'Audition and Showcase' will be held on January 28 at Murray State University. The competition is open to high school age pianists and other instrumentalists. Two instrumentalists will be selected to receive scholarships, and will perform with the PSO at the March 17 concert.
Find Out More Discounts on series tickets and subscription specials are available, and individual seats can be purchased, as well. In addition, all students get one free concert ticket a year. For more information, contact the Paducah Symphony Orchestra at (270) 444-0065 or www.paducahsymphony.org.
BEAT THE HEAT! New subscriber Half-Price Season ticket sale! Visit the PSO office during the week of August 15 – 20th and purchase a season ticket in price level 1, 2 or 3 for half the published rate! The Big Blue ‘Buy’ button will be on the PSO website all week, so you can purchase your half-price ticket whenever it’s convenient. Just visit www.paducahsymphony.org.
This is a one-time offer for the 2011/12 season. The PSO office is located at Broadway in Paducah . Office hours are 9 am – 5 PM Call (270) 444-0065 for more details or to receive a season brochure.
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Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease by Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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lzheimer’s disease affects 26 million citizens worldwide. Its gradual onset is accompanied by successive memory loss and a stressful and emotional
experience for victims and their family members. While there is still no defined cure for Alzheimer’s, the effects of this terrible disease can be considerably diminished if it’s diagnosed and treated during early stages of development. By learning the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, you can acknowledge the kinds of behaviors that signify its beginning stages and get your loved one the care they need in order to maximize their quality of life.
What are the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? Many people confuse typical age-related changes with signs of dementia. They do not realize that as their loved one grows older, they are going to have occasional mishaps. Making a bad decision every once in a while, or forgetting which day it is does not mean your loved one has a memory-related disease. It only demonstrates they are behaving as a normal aging person does. So how do you know if your loved one’s behavior is a direct result of dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s website, alz.org, there are 10 warning signs that will let you know to seek a doctor’s opinion. 1. 2. 3.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life Challenges in planning or solving problems Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood and personality
What are the stages of Alzheimer’s disease? The stages of Alzheimer’s disease can be categorized into three separate levels: mild/early, moderate/middle and severe/late. Each level has different symptoms and signs that make the disease more distinguishable. However, the earlier Alzheimer’s is identified, the more positive the response to treatment. 62 • August2011 www.paducahparenting.com
During the mild/early stage of Alzheimer’s, frequent memory loss of simple discussions and events occurs, questions are repeatedly asked, everyday tasks such as writing become difficult to perform, and depression kicks in, as well as mood swings and apathy. Throughout the moderate/middle stage, continuous memory loss takes place, making it hard to remember personal history or recognize friends and family. Rambling speech, sleep disturbances and confusion also arise. During the severe/late stage, the ability to care for oneself is gone. Falls, immobility and loss of verbal skills also occur. At this stage, the individual must have ‘round the clock care.
Safely caring for someone with Alzheimer’s If you are currently providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s, follow these guiding principles to ensure they are cared for in a safe and secure manner: First, think of ways to prevent accidents from happening. Take a walk around your house and make sure you remove any obstacles that may lead to hazardous situations. Second, adapt your home environment to meet the behaviors of the one for whom you care. Due to chemical changes in the brain, people with Alzheimer’s can experience hallucinations or illusions. By making household changes such as painting walls a lighter
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color to reflect more light or removing or covering mirrors that may cause confusion, you can prevent delusions from taking place. Third, consider the needs and desires of the person for whom you are caring. Many times, people with Alzheimer’s are frightened by large groups of people and prefer more intimate settings. Keeping things like this in mind when throwing parties or holding gatherings at your house can save your care recipient from any unplanned anxiety or hardship.
Support options Support groups and programs When caring for a person with a memory-related disease, it’s important that you and your loved one connect with other caregivers and care recipients who know what you are going through. Taking advantage of local support groups is a great way to accomplish this goal. If your community does not offer any type of support programs, alz.org provides message boards and chat rooms where you and your loved one can interact with people in similar situations from the comfort of your own home.
Secured and non-secured centers Putting the one you love in a secured nursing center may seem harsh. However, it’s sometimes the best place for a person with Alzheimer’s to be. When a person is affected by dementia, they occasionally lose the ability to remember where they are. They may even forget basic safety concepts such as whether or not the highway is dangerous. By placing your loved one in a secured nursing facility, you take away the risk that they may wander off the premises into a risky area. Yet some people who are affected by Alzheimer’s do not lose as much of their memory. They are able to grasp safety concepts and understand what situations can lead to a bitter outcome. For these people, a non-secured nursing center may be a better decision. By residing in a nonsecured nursing center, your loved one will have more freedom in roaming around the premises and won’t feel as confined. It is tragic to see someone you love lose a part of his or her self as a result of a disease. However, Alzheimer’s does not have to completely define your loved one’s life. By taking steps to ensure your loved one is receiving the right treatment at the right time, you can help them hold onto a portion of their life that was never meant to be taken from them. To learn more about Alzheimer’s and ways to cope with it, go to helpguide.org, alz.org and nia.nih.gov. 64 • August2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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ince 1892, people have sought Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church out for inspiration, guidance and service. For one hundred and two years they have been located on the corner of Fountain Avenue and Monroe Streets in Paducah, worshiping in the splendor of stained glass and the glory of momentous music! Fountain Avenue UMC was founded as part of a missionary outreach by Broadway United Methodist Church. If you could speak to any of those original members today, it is certain that they would be very proud of the accomplishments Fountain Avenue UMC has done not only for itself as a church, but for the community as a whole. For the past six years, Dr. Gregory Waldrop has been the minister at Fountain Avenue. He and his wife, Dr. Nancy Waldrop, have two daughters, Greer and Anne. “Bro. Gregory's leadership and support of Fountain Avenue has been momentous. He has enthusiastically embraced the essence of Fountain Avenue and its 120 year old histor”, said Don Peck, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the church. The church is setting goals for the future and trying to prepare their building for the next 100 years of service. A very important feature of the building is the beautiful stained glass windows located in the sanctuary. Visitors and member’s marvel at the beauty of the windows and how they bring the sanctuary to life.
attend and mingle with people from all over McCracken County. The fair receives a lot of community support and many other churches and organizations are involved. Some donors include RC Cola, Oscar Meyer Hotdogs, and the City of Paducah. The church also hosts a free community breakfast every other month. “Eight years ago, we were feeding about 50 people and now we feed over 200 people,” said Lue Feiler. She and her husband Matt are the coordinators of the breakfasts. “It takes 30 or more people cooking, cleaning, and serving,” she said. A typical community breakfast consists of bacon, sausage, eggs, large selection of juices, grits, biscuits and gravy, coffee, and milk. The breakfast is a community outreach, strictly non-profit and runs off of donations only. The church will have a free breakfast on the third
Community Fair and Community Breakfasts Fountain Avenue UMC is a church driven by its faithful efforts in the community. The church has organized a community fair since 2003. It has grown from being a simple church affair to including the whole neighborhood. The Fountain Avenue Community Fair is held each May and typically hosts as many as 500 to 700 people. It was first started to provide an opportunity for families and children to relax and play in the neighborhood.The fair is full of free things to do – nothing can be bought or sold there. Free food including Moon Pies, popcorn, hot dogs and drinks, are available. There is also live music, games, along with arts and crafts for all ages, a fire truck, animal balloons and even a petting zoo! Many people from the Fountain Avenue neighborhood www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 65
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Community Concerts When the church celebrated the 100th anniversary of their building at Fountain Avenue, they began the celebration with a concert at the church to kick things off. For one whole year the members celebrated and held fellowship, rejoicing in the church’s’ growth and the community outreach it had accomplished. At the end of that year, the church had yet another concert, and each had a very large turnout: Such a large turnout in fact that the church building was not large
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enough to accommodate the crowd. After seeing what a great success the concerts were, members of Fountain Avenue agreed to hold more concerts at the Carson Center so everyone who wanted to attend could have a seat. While looking to the future, the church is changing things up a bit from concerts in the past. “We have always had gospel and bluegrass music, and this year we have contemporary Christian music artists Jars of Clay and Brandon Heath,” said Don Peck. Jars of Clay is a Grammy Award winner and Brandon Heath is a two time Gospel Music Association, male vocalist of the year. Jars of Clay have albums that have topped mainstream
and Christian music charts and hit songs include Flood, I'll Fly Away, and Dead Man (Carry Me). Brandon Heath began his career with his 2008 album 'What If We' and has since sprung into the hearts of Christian music fans. “We are very excited to bring these outstanding Contemporary Christian artists to our region,” says Dr. Waldrop. “We are expecting another great outpouring of the spirit and know this concert will be a blessed event as others have been in the past.”This year the concert will take place on Saturday, August 27th at 7:00 P.M. Tickets start at $14.00 and are available by calling the Carson Center Box Office at (270)450-4444 or online at www.thecarsoncenter.org. Sponsorships have been graciously provided by Artisan Kitchen & Shandies Restaurant, Ray Black & Son Inc. General Contractors, Milner and Orr Funeral Homes, and Peck Flannery Gream Warren Inc. Architects.
Local community programs Bro. Gregory is involved in several ministries in our area. Once a month he and several other members go to Gaither Suites, an assisted living facility, to hold services and communion for the residents. The church is also very supportive of Paducah Cooperative Ministries. During the month of July, the youth minister, along with a team of volunteers, holds a summer 'Read and Feed' for elementary school aged children in the community. They meet at the park, play games, do crafts and other activities, and are provided lunch. Around 20 children attend each year. The United Methodist Women are very active at the church. The UMW supports organizations like The Merriman House, Hope Unlimited, UMCOR, Child Watch, Church Women United, River City Mission, Lifeline, and more. Crafters from the church knit, sew, and crochet baby items such as blankets and booties which are donated to Hearts For Babies. These items are given to babies in need. The Quilter Group at Fountain Avenue meets on Mondays and Thursdays to quilt and enjoy the company of fellow quilters as they hand quilt each item they make. Every year on the last day of The AQS Quilt Show, the church hosts a Quilters Dinner. Sunday school takes place each Sunday morning at 9:45 am for all ages with Sunday worship following at 10:45am. From September through May Wednesday, night meals are served at 5:30 pm. Following the meal is youth services at 6:00 pm and choir practice at 6:30 pm. For information on Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church call the church office at (270) 443-1724. www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 67
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Healthy Back-to-School Breakfasts and Lunches
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ost parents go back to school shopping this time of year for school supplies and new clothes. August is also a great time to re-evaluate your grocery shopping list and pantry to make sure you are providing healthy breakfasts and lunches for your children this coming school year. One of the best things you can do for your children’s health and academic performance is to make sure that they are eating healthy foods. “Children’s bodies don’t grow on pop tarts and donuts; they grow on real food,” says Elizabeth Somer, author of Eat Your Way to Happiness. By planning ahead for each meal, you help ensure that your child is putting healthy foods into his body. Many times poor food choices are made by parents and kids when you and your kids are in a hurry and eat on the go.Plan a time each week to write out your menu for the week for all of your meals and then shop for any items that you need. One benefit to meal planning is that with some planning you can incorporate dinner leftovers into your children’s lunchbox the next day. For example, if you serve chicken for dinner, make some extra and then you can send your kids to school the next day with a chicken salad sandwich or a tortilla with chicken and black beans.
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Somer recommends that you follow the 1-2-3 rule for each meal. “One is that each meal should have some kind of protein to keep their blood sugar levels even and keep them from getting fatigued.” The second ingredient is a quality carbohydrate to give your child’s brain fuel. Somer says that the third item of the meal should be one or more of the nine servings of fruits and/or veggies that we need each day.
Start the Day with a Healthy Breakfast Because studies have shown that children who eat breakfast do better in school, score better on tests and have higher IQ’s, it is important to make sure that your child eats breakfast every morning. Since mornings are often rushed, try to set out breakfast foods the night before. It doesn’t have to take more than 5 minutes for healthy breakfast for your kids,” says Somer. Some of her suggestions for a quick healthy breakfast are: · Whole grain cereal, low fat milk and piece of fruit or Calcium-Fortified Orange Juice · Whole wheat frozen waffle with peanut butter on top, blueberries on the side
· Fruit smoothie (berries, bananas or canned peaches) made with milk or yogurt, piece of whole grain toast Yvonne Greer, fitness consultant and mom of two, asks her children the night before for breakfast suggestions and tries to accommodate their requests when time allows. Her kids often request scrambled eggs with onions, cheese and red peppers. Strawberry banana smoothies with a healthy breakfast cookies are another favorite in her house. Since some mornings are crazier than others, be sure to have a “last minute” breakfast around for days when your family oversleeps.You can put oatmeal in a thermos,pour in hot milk and sprinkle dried cherries on top for your child to eat in the car on the way to school. A tube of yogurt, bag of Cheerios and a banana can also work for on- the go breakfasts.
Packing a Nutritious Lunch Eating a healthy lunch during the school day helps your child focus during the afternoon and keep a stable blood sugar level throughout the day. One of the best ways to make sure that your child has a healthy mid-day meal is to send a homemade meal with your child for lunch. A great way to provide a kid friendly lunch is to mix up the classic kid peanut butter sandwich. You can put apples, bananas or dried cherries on whole grain bread with the
peanut butter. Somer’s son used to love “Peanut Butter Candy Sandwiches” which is a peanut butter sandwich with honey and wheat germ. Tortillas are another easy way to add variety and calcium to your child’s lunch. Somer recommends rolling up chicken, black beans, refried beans or cheese in a tortilla. During the winter, you can provide a hot lunch by sending soup with vegetables in a thermos in the lunchbox. You can also put a salad with leftover chicken in plastic container and then send a separate container with low fat dressing. A bottle of water, carton of milk, or 100% juice are good ways to round out the meal. To save time during the week,Jacqueline Edelberg has her two kids help make lunches for the week on Sunday night. They label the lunches and put them in the refrigerator. To keep sandwiches from getting soggy, they put any fillings such as cream cheese or apple butter into plastic bags. At lunchtime, her kids put the fillings onto their sandwiches themselves. “Knowing that healthy lunch is all packed and ready to go also gives us a ton more time to spend doing the things we need to do, like homework, and the things we really love to do, like play the guitar and play with our new dog,” says Edelberg. Jennifer Gregory is a mom of two kids and three dogs.She is planning on making “peanut butter candy” sandwiches for her son’s lunch this year. For fun ways to spend time with your kids, visit her blog at www.thefunparent.com.
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Market House Theatre’s 2011 - 2012 Season
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he 2011 - 2012 season of shows at Market House Theatre has something for the whole family. I recently spoke with Executive Director Michael Cochran, and asked him about some of the highlights of the theatre’s 48th season of production. Cochran said this month the theatre holds auditions for its Youth Production Charlotte’s Web. “We’ve done Charlotte’s Web three times in 20 years, but it’s been a few years and the kids who’ve seen it before have grown up and we have a whole new group of kids to present it to,” Cochran said. Market House partners with school systems to present the play, and help bring classic children’s literature to life. Charlotte’s Web is particularly appealing, because the play has roles for elementary children through adults. “We have roles for four to five adults, and lots of kids because the kids also play animals,” Cochran explained. The
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show also offers large and small roles for a varying range of acting experience. Open auditions are August 22 and 23. Education Director April Cochran will direct the play, and performances are October 12 - 23.
29. The season topper will be Hairspray, a musical set in Baltimore in the 1960s that follow Tracy Turnblad, a gutsy plus-sized teen who just wants to dance. Hairspray runs May 31 - June 17.
If you want to be in a youth production, and can’t make it to Charlotte’s Web, the theatre will offer another youth production in February,The Adventures of Nate the Great.“It’s really a boy’s story,”said Cochran.The play is based on the series of the same name by Majorie Sharmat. It’s another favorite returning to the Market House stage. Auditions are January 9 and 10, with performances February 23 - 26.
Season tickets are available for $85. Reserved Season Senior/Student tickets are $75. Season ticket holders also receive restaurant discount cards. Individual ticket costs are $20 for musicals, and $18 for most other main-stage productions. Additional discounts and specials are available. To buy tickets or find out more about Market House, call the box office at 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
Rehearsals are underway for Market House’s season opener, the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. “Many veteran Market House performers are in the cast,” said Cochran, and he’s excited about the production. The show is described as,“. . . the hilarious tale of six adolescent outsiders, played by adults, vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. It is an audience participation show as well, with the audience getting a chance to test their spelling prowess as contestants in the spelling bee during the show.” Cochran cautioned that while the show features child characters, the material may not be appropriate for children under 14. Performances are September 1 - 18. An upcoming theatrical challenge for Market House’s staff and performers will be THE 39 STEPS. “It’s the Hitchcock movie, but twisted,” said Cochran. “It’s like Hitchcock meet Monty Python.”The play is an intricate mix of a thriller, satire, action-adventure, and screwball comedy. Four actors comprise the cast. One plays the main male role. One plays all the female love interests.“The other two play over 200 roles each,” said Cochran. He said the show has some obvious clichés and the actors play them up for affect.“It’s like a play within in a play, within a play,” he said. The show will also be technically challenging. Like any good Hitchcock movie, it includes excitement. A plane crash and a high speed train chase take place on stage. 39 Steps opens November 10 - 20 at the theater. January’s production targets a unique audience. Escanaba in Da Moonlight is written by Jeff Daniels. The play’s billed as,“a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart . . . packed with earthy hunting humor.”Cochran said that it’s an excuse for a good fart joke.“There’s a lot of crude male humor we hope hunters will appreciate,” he said. The story follows 35-yearold Reuben Soady who is the only Soady to have never bagged a buck. The show runs January 12 - 22. Additional shows in 2012 are Getting Sara Married, a romantic comedy perfect for a girls’ night out. Shows are April 19 www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 71
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Sneaky Ways to Lose 2, 5 and 10 Pounds
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osing weight is no picnic, but if you want to lose 2, 5 or 10 pounds, you won’t need to make major changes in your diet or your lifestyle.“These are manageable amounts to lose,” says Susan Adams, M.S., R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association in Seattle, WA. The trick is to take the weight off now, before 5 or 10 pounds becomes 15 or 20. A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health suggested that the weight we gain over the holidays can accumulate through the years and contribute to obesity later in life. Don't let that happen to you. Here’s how to take off 2, 5 and 10 pounds sensibly so you can get back to your baseline weight quickly.
TWO POUNDS: HOLD THE SAUCE Two pounds can make the difference between pants that fit just right and those that the dig in at the waistline. To lose 2 pounds in two weeks (a doable timeframe), you need to cre-
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ate a 500-calorie daily deficit – the amount in just 5 tablespoons of butter. Game Plan: Nix high-fat sauces such as mayonnaise and regular salad dressing, and avoid using more than a dab of butter, margarine or oil when you’re cooking. Also, steer clear of hidden liquid calories such as mocha frappucinos, fruit smoothies, fruit juices and those after-work strawberry margaritas. “Beverages can be a sneaky source of calories,” Adams says.
FIVE POUNDS: ADD EXERCISE For a 5-pound weight loss, you’ll need to create a 500 to 1,000 calorie deficit each day for three to five weeks. You’ll still only need to make modest changes to take the weight off. Game Plan: “Eat foods that are high in volume and low in calories,” advises Audrey Cross, Ph.D., associate clinical professor of nutrition at the Columbia University School of Public Health in New York City. High volume, low calorie foods (most any fruit or vegetable) tend to be high in water and fiber.“You’ll feel full, but you won’t consume many calories,” says Cross. A high-fiber diet may actually cut the number of calories you ingest by blocking your body’s ability to digest the fat and protein consumed along with it. In a United States Department of Agriculture Study published in The Journal of Nutrition, subjects who took in 18 to 36 grams of fiber a day absorbed 130 fewer daily calories. If you were to do this for a year, you’d save 47,450 calories, or about 14 excess pounds. To fiber up your meals, load your plate with fruits and vegetables. Half your lunch and dinner plate should be produce with the remaining half equal parts lean protein and highfiber starch. At dinner, for example, have two- to-three ounces of skinless chicken breast with Swiss chard, asparagus and a salad. Throw a baked sweet potato into the mix -but only if you can stand it without butter or sour cream. Also, rev up your routine. If you don’t have time to go to the gym, activate your day. Carry your groceries instead of pushing them in a cart; walk at lunch and clean your house vigorously. In good weather, Cross routinely rides her bicycle to the post office to drop off her mail, a two-mile ride one way: “I can ride there and get faster than if I take my car,”she says.
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10 POUNDS OR MORE: GET SERIOUS If you’ve got 10 pounds or more to lose,“it’s probably a sign that you’ve been letting your eating habits get out of control for six months to a year,” Adams says. To lose it, you’ll need to apply the same principles for losing 2 and 5 pounds, while digging a little deeper.Ten pounds can be a significant percent of a person’s body weight; expect losing it to take at least two months if you really want to keep it off. Game Plan: Get a handle on bad habits. Do you typically eat in front of the TV? Are you rewarding yourself more often with foods you have a weakness for, or finding yourself in situations that are difficult in terms of managing your eating, such as eating out more for work? To discover what you may be unwittingly consuming, drink nothing but fruit juice one day a week, Cross advises. During the juice fast, write down the instances when you think about eating and what’s triggering the thought, she advises. The point is not to lose weight on the fast day but to begin to notice when you feel like eating and why.“A one-day fast allows you to uncouple yourself from your old eating patterns and discover what it is that you’re eating that’s not at meal time,” Cross says. Exercise is also key to shedding 10 pounds or more for good. Like the five-pound plan, build more exercise into your daily life regularly. And to get more done in less time and rev your calorie burn, increase the intensity of your workout. If you go from 20 minutes of walking to 10 minutes of jogging, for example, you’ll not only maintain your present level of fitness, you’ll accrue fitness benefits. “Everything we’re learning is that higher intensity,
shorter duration exercise promotes physiological benefits and undoubtedly more psychological perks because you really feel like you’ve been doing something instead of just going out and moving a little faster than normal,” says Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., professor of exercise science at Quincy College and the author of 24 fitness books. If you’ve only got 10 minutes, hop on a stationary bike and do 10 minutes of intervals, alternating one minute of intense cycling with one minute of recovery instead of just cycling at the same speed.“With just five hard bouts and five recoveries, those 10 minutes fly and you get better results and burn more calories than if you cycled consistently at a lower level longer,” Westcott says. Whether you have just two pounds to lose – or 10 pounds or more – be sure to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water or another non-caloric fluid each day. “Water helps fill you up and flush out byproducts that can put a stress on your kidneys,” Cross says. Moreover, being mildly dehydrated--losing 1 to 2 percent of your body weight, which can happen if you exercise without drinking water--can negatively affect your mood and contribute to fatigue, according to a recent study in Perceptual and Motor Skills. “But even if you’re just sitting at your desk and feeling a little droopy, drinking a glass of water couldn’t hurt,” says Kristen D’Anci, Ph.D., research associate in the psychology department at Tufts University, the study’s lead researcher. In general, women need 2.7 liters of fluid daily. You’re drinking enough if your urine is pale or clear.
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by: Dr. Bradley Almquist Director of Choral Activities at Murray State University
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he PSO Children’s Chorus is professional performance education at its finest. Through the many opportunities available through participating in the PSO Children’s Chorus, the singers learn stage presence and appropriate decorum on the stage. They learn to address the excitement and the nervousness that live performance can bring. In addition to their regular, independent concerts for parents, civic and service organizations, the Children’s Chorus regularly performs on the Carson Center Stage with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra during the annual holiday concerts.
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Education. The young singers are introduced to reading music through pitch and rhythm pattern matching games and solfege with the corresponding hand signs. As their experience and tonal vocabulary grows the association between the written note and the note they sing is reinforced with the solfege syllables. The young singers are also taught how appropriate posture; breath management and tone can contribute to the expressiveness of their singing. The choruses sing developmentally appropriate music from all the major style periods, folk, popular and standard musical theater traditions. They sing the music in original languages, acappella and accompanied with piano and other instruments. In addition they are encouraged to explore
bles for young singers. The Children’s Chorus is for singers in grades 3-7. Dr. Bradley Almquist, Director of Choral Activities at Murray State University and conductor of the Paducah Symphony Chorus conducts the Children’s Chorus.The Youth Chorus is for singers from grades 8 through high school. Dr. Amy Aucoin, Assistant Professor of Music at Murray State University conducts this ensemble. The collaborative pianist for the choirs is Mrs. Devonda Treece, organist/pianist at First Baptist Church, Paducah, Tilghman High School and music teacher at Community Christian Academy. The choruses rehearse on Thursday evenings in the First Presbyterian Church from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
August Auditions their solo singing voices through short solos with the choir and independent selections. The singers learn to sing with pure vowels and active consonants. They learn how composers reinforce the proper pronunciation of words with accurate syllabic stress and grow in their understanding of the meaning of the texts. Lastly, they learn to sing independently in harmony by singing partner songs and in two or more parts.
The Paducah Symphony Children’s Chorus will hold auditions early in August. The auditions consist of singing the first verse of My Country ‘Tis of Thee and pitch and rhythm pattern matching games. The
Cultural Education The singers in the Children’s Chorus receive a cultural education as they study and perform the highest standards of western art music; music from other world cultures; American musical traditions including patriotic, folk and musical theater. The choruses often sing in the standard singing languages of Latin, German and French. However, they will also singing folksongs arrangements in the original language including Japanese.
Personal Development Lastly, the singers receive an ‘education of the person’, experiencing a positive and creative means of self-expression through the study and performance of choral/vocal music. Members of the Children’s Chorus develop a positive selfimage through hard work, achievement and success. In addition, they develop a strong sense of individuality and personal responsibility within the group setting of the choir.
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children may sing acappella or an accompanist will be provided. All young singers are invited to join the Paducah Symphony Children’s Chorus. For more information regarding scheduling an audition, tuition, and scholarships please contact the Paducah Symphony Office at (270) 444-0065.
Adult Chorus In addition to the Children’s Chorus, the Paducah Symphony offers an adult chorus. The Paducah Symphony Chorus was started shortly after the founding of the Paducah Symphony. It is dedicated to bringing the great choral/orchestral masterworks to Paducah and the region. Each season it performs with the orchestra during the annual holiday concert and the spring masterworks concert. In addition, it performs with the Paducah Symphony Children’s Choruses in the Made in America concert series. In 2010 it performed in New York City in Carnegie Hall under the baton of Dr. Bradley Almquist with the New England Symphonic Ensemble in Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. The Symphony Chorus rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 – 4:00 in the Fellowship Hall at Grace Episcopal Church. Auditions for the Paducah Symphony Chorus will be held in late August and early September. For more information regarding the auditions please contact the Paducah Symphony Office at the number above.
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8th Annual Ladies Society Social by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine
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ave the date ladies; Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 6:00-9:00 P.M. is the Eighth Annual Ladies’ Society Social.“The Ladies’ Society Social is a ladies party to raise money for the American Cancer Society,” explained Jennifer Rukavina, Chief Meteorologist for WPSD Local 6. As a public figure, Rukavina tries to work actively with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and takes a lot of pride in community service and philanthropic events. “My family, like most families, has been touched by cancer in some way,” said Rukavina. This special event will take place at Lourdes Hospital Nemer Pavilion and will be an extraordinary celebration of hope and survival. “What we offer aside from dinner, wine and spirits is a celebration of hope,” Rukavina told me. “In fact, part of the evening will be the presentation of a ‘Spirit of Hope’ award which is given to a local caregiver in our area.”
“Semi-formal would be the best way to describe the event; a lot of women will wear suits or sundresses,” said Rukavina. Purchasing a ticket in advance is always recom-
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mended as the event often sells out. If some are still avail- nurse. “I love what I do; I love being a nurse,” said White. able, they will be on sale at the door on the night of the White is a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, event.“Special projects like this ladies’ society social help Western Kentucky University and Southern Illinois University where she raise funds for the ACS a bachelor’s degree which works to fund can“The Ladies’ Society Social is a time earned in healthcare managecer research, community for women of all ages and backment. She finds satisfaceducation and our local office,” Rukavina explained. grounds to shine. Bring your daugh- tion and fulfillment in “The ACS does a lot with ters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts helping others. “Oncology is a challenging field. We support services for indiand friends. Sadly, at some point, it see the good side when viduals with cancer and seems every family will have to cope someone recovers, but we their loved ones.” also see cases we know are with the diagnosis of cancer in a not going to be successful. The Spirit of Hope loved one. Learning about cancer If we can make a cancer Award “The Spirit of Hope recog- and being around the amazing peo- patient’s last days some of their best days, then we nizes a local community ple who have survived it can help have done our job,” said member who has gone you be stronger for someone or White. White has been above and beyond for stronger for yourself in the future.” with her husband Gus for caregiving to those with thirty-seven years, and cancer,” said Rukavina. This year’s Spirit of Hope award recipient will be presented to together, they had two sons, Chris and Martin and one Mary White, a nurse at Western Baptist Hospital, for her granddaughter, Miya. compassionate and dedicated work as a caregiver. White has been employed at Western Baptist Hospital for thirty- This year’s award is an original painting by local artist and six years, including twenty-four years as an oncology designer, Bill Ford. “Ford has generously donated a per-
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sonalized, watercolor painting for the recipient,” explained Rukavina.“Every year there is a different painting centered on the lotus flower, our logo for the event. The lotus flower represents strength and lives for a long time. It is seen as a source of strength for those fighting cancer. Luminaria in the shape of a lotus flower will be lit at the event to further symbolize that strength. Personalized luminaria may be purchased for $25.00 each for cancer survivors or in memory of those who have lost the battle to cancer. The names will be read during the ceremony.”
The event is focused on the positive. “The Ladies’ Society Social is about enjoying everyone’s company,” Rukavina stressed. It will include a silent auction and a photographer will mingle with the guests taking candid shots of you and your friends. This is a time for women of all ages and backgrounds to shine. Bring your daughters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends. Sadly, at some point, it seems every family will have to cope with the diagnosis of cancer in a loved one. Learning about cancer and being around the amazing people who have survived it can help you be stronger for someone or stronger for yourself in the future.”
how you can volunteer, be a part of a committee, or become a sponsor,” said Rukavina. If you have a business, you may wish to contribute something to our ‘goodie bags’ or for the auction. “A lot of our local merchants will give artwork, furniture pieces, jewelry, getaways, gift packages and gift baskets: It ranges from something valued at $10 all the way up to $750 or $1,000 dollars,” said Rukavina. Planning takes place year-round. “We will start organizing the 9th annual social right after this event is concluded,” said Rukavina. The Ladies Society Social is sure to be a great time. “It seems like one of those events where we can help comfort but also help celebrate some of our community members who have had to deal with cancer,” said Rukavina. There is a strong sense of unity around the cause. “Paducah is a close-knit community where everybody knows everybody. This is a nice social setting where we can get together, have a ladies’ night. It’s a place to interact with others that have shared in the struggle with cancer and raise money to help while we enjoy each other’s company,” said Rukavina. You can call the American Cancer Society’s Paducah office at (270)-444-0384 to purchase and reserve your tickets to the event.Visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170693709660138
The event would not be possible without its gracious sponsors. These organizations include Lourdes Hospital, Western Baptist Hospital, and the physicians at McCracken County Medical Society. They also include Purchase Cancer Group, USEC, P&L Railway, Purchase ENT, Paducah Sun, Chambers Roofing and WPSD Local 6. Food will be provided by Whalers Catch and spirits will be contributed by Roof Brothers. Decorations are from Green Door Floral, signs from Hultman Signs and Screen, printing by Zebra Graphics. Tables and linens have been donated by Occasions Unlimited.
You may even leave with some surprises. “The ladies usually get goodie bags and some kind of tote with our logo on it that has some freebies inside from different vendors,” said Rukavina. The social has grown significantly over the last few years.“It started out in a private home and we probably had fifty to seventy-five people and within the last three years, it has grown to close to 200.” The continued interest and growth in the Ladies Society Social led to the decision by the organizing committee to move the event to a larger facility where entertainment could be offered on a larger scale. “We have a local pianist that will come in and play while everyone is having dinner and socializing,” said Rukavina.
There are still opportunities to get involved. “There is a website up for the event that also has links on www.paducahparenting.com August2011 • 79
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