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Jeremy and Crystal Williams of Mayfield knew the anguish of having two sons in faraway NICUs, so they were happy Western Baptist had opened the area’s first NICU by the time Avery was born prematurely in January 2011. “We were able to drive to Paducah twice a day to see her,” said Crystal. “It was the biggest blessing we could ask for.” Avery, one of Western Baptist’s first NICU graduates, is a healthy little girl today.

We believe in miracles because we see them happening every day.

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ell, it’s the start of a New Year. January 2012…really – where do the years go? My mother always told me the years seemed to go by faster and faster as she got older and I think she was right! I’m looking forward to an uneventful year. This time last year I was a ‘newly wed’ and the year didn’t seem to slow down at all after that. I have finished my cancer treatments and been given a tentative clean bill of health. Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma can reoccur so I have to be tested regularly for the next few years. Apart from some routine check-ups and tests, I hope to stay clear of hospitals and health emergencies. I wish the same for all of our readers. With much of the world’s economy struggling to stay out of a recession or financial crisis, many people experienced unemployment or diminished incomes last year. Fortunately, western Kentucky seems to be doing relatively well and appears to have to avoided the serious unemployment and housing slump that others parts of the US have experienced. Sometimes living in a rural area has its benefits. I am frequently amazed at the resourcefulness and tenacity of the businesses in this area. Living in a rural area has its benefits.

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I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who sent good wishes and prayers for my health and recovery this past year. It meant a great deal to have the support of so many friends, family and even strangers. Thank you again for your support of Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine. All of us at the magazine wish you a happy and prosperous 2012.

Karen Hammond CORRECTION: Last month Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine quoted Dr. Christopher Philips in one of its articles. We noted he worked at Lourdes when in fact he is a physician at Paducah Rheumatology, a division of Jackson Purchase Medial Associates, PSC. Dr. Phillips practices at both Lourdes and Western Baptist hospitals.

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tableofcontents features L i b e r t y T a x S e r v i c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Winnie The Pooh by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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Father Time Rocks around the Clock Mittens, Muffs, Mucklucks and Muffins Chinese New Year of the Dragon Around the World with Bob Dog Pete Seeger’s Stories Love You Forever Under the Sea Three Little Pigs Plus Happy Birthday DR. Seuss! The Three Bears and our own Goldilocks Favorite Things Musical Storytime; Cat and Fiddler Edition Spring Break No Regular Story Time Bells and Maybelle Arts Celebration Henry Possum The Tortoise and the JackRabbit

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departments activeccare Arthritis by: Dr. Heath Schipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

dadrrules Spending TIme with a Normal Boy by Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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health familyh Annual Physical for Parents by Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Healthier Children-A New Year’s Resolution by: Purchase Area Health Department . . . . . 24

notes schooln Make-Believe Play by: Dr. Joy Navan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 Ronald McDonald House Charities by: Robin Gericke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 WKCTC President’s Cup Academic Bowl by:Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

National Quilt Museum Plans for 2012 by: Susan Edwards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

busters budgetb It All Adds Up: Easy Ways to Keep from Busting Your Monthly Budget by: Robyn Passante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

churchsspotlight Christ Chapel EMC by: Cassie Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

pawsaandclaws Help a FAT Cat become a Fit Kitty by: Dr. LaNita Flanary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

fashionfforward Spring (Fashion) Forward: Top Trends for Spring 2012 by: Laura K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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appy New Year from ‘Lady Liberty’ and the folks at Liberty Tax Service! They are aptly represented on our cover this month by the daughters of DeWayne & Kelley Henderson, owners of the Liberty Tax Service office located at 3333 Irvin Cobb Drive, next to Holman House on Paducah’s Southside. Anna (12) and Elle (7) are dressed just like the waving 'Lady Liberty's' which you may have seen in Murray or other places around the county where a Liberty Tax office is located. They are here to remind you that paying your taxes is the American way and this is the time of year to start thinking about preparing your returns! More and more Americans and Canadians are turning to Liberty Tax Service (http:www.libertytax.com) to help them meet one of life’s ultimate deadlines. Liberty Tax Service is part of the national chain of independently owned and operated tax preparation centers founded by CEO John Hewitt. Hewitt entered the tax industry as an H&R Block tax school student in 1969 and started his career as a tax preparer. He advanced to a position as regional director, and managed over 2,000 preparers at 250 offices in one of Block’s largest districts. After leaving Block, John Hewitt and a team of investors founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in Virginia in the early 1980’s. Hewitt launched Liberty Tax in 1997 and the company has grown to over 4000 Liberty Tax Offices in the United States and Canada. Liberty Tax Service is a brand name recognized for quality com8 • January2012 www.paducahparenting.com

puterized tax preparation excellence and they strive to set the industry’s benchmark for customer service by exceeding their customers’ expectations. Each Liberty office offers FREE checking of self-prepared returns, FREE tax advice and FREE audit representation. The local Liberty Tax Service office opened on Irvin Cobb Drive in 2006 and the Hendersons purchased it in 2010. DeWayne is originally from Montgomery, AL and met Kelley while they were enrolled at the University of Alabama. Kelley's family is from Ballard County and in 2010 they moved back to Paducah. DeWayne is an Independent contractor for a national freight delivery chain and his busy time of the year often ends right as tax season is ramping up. "Liberty Tax is a natural fit for our family," he explained. "Our offices are open 7 days a week from January through April 15th. The rest of the year they are open one day per week to handle questions, extensions, audits etc. Liberty Tax has offices all over the US and Canada so if you move, you can go into your local Liberty Tax office and they can access your returns." The Henderson's have both received advanced training in both tax and operational management at Liberty Tax corporate offices. Every tax preparer at Liberty Tax must attend a class taught by a licensed tax professional. There are three levels of certification they can obtain: EZ Tax preparation, Small Business Tax preparation and Advanced level where they can handle corporate returns and farm accounts. All tax returns prepared at any Liberty Tax offices are

reviewed by a tax professional at Liberty Tax headquarters for accuracy before they are submitted to the IRS. Liberty Tax does hire both experienced and non-experienced tax preparers. There is a Rapid Class that all preparers will need to attend the second week of January. If you are interested in employments with Liberty Tax you should contact the office. "We also hire Liberty Tax 'wavers' who let our customers know we're friendly and here to help," DeWayne told me. "They may also apply at our office." Even though they have just acquired their first Liberty Tax office, DeWayne and Kelley are excited about plans for their second office location which is almost ready and will be conveniently located at 3125A Lone Oak Road (in Lone Oak) beside Hank Brothers Hardware. Liberty Tax is proud of their family friendly environment. "We know that our customers have children and may need to bring them along when they get their taxes done," Kelley told me. "Every office has a table set up with books and games to help keep the kids occupied," she explained. "We don't mind if our

customers have to carry on a conversation with a child and a tax preparer at the same time," she said smiling. "Our attitude is in line with our corporate mission which includes setting the Standard, Improving each day and having some fun!"

Hispanic Services Division Liberty tax Services launched its Hispanic Services Division in 2004 to better serve the Hispanic community. In 2008, the company kicked off its Hispanic Initiative program – Una Familia Sin Fronteras [A Family Without Boundaries] that focuses on educational services internally and to the Hispanic community at large. As a result, all students who successfully complete Liberty’s courses can now earn college credits for their efforts through a special alliance with the University of Phoenix. Best of all, Liberty offers the entire curriculum free. Liberty’s tax forms are available in Spanish and Spanish speaking tax preparers are available locally.

Liberty Philanthropy Liberty Tax Service employees and franchisees live out their mission statement, “Set the Standard, Improve Each Day, and Have Some Fun!” by making a difference where they live and work and having fun doing it. Liberty Tax people are engaged in team building, fundraising and collection events for causes they have embraced companywide. These include the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Cell Phones for Soldiers and Run for Food International. Liberty Tax is a National Sponsor of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. For more details about Relay for Life team, visit http://www.relayforlife.org/relay. Liberty Tax CEO John Hewitt is committed to fighting world hunger and co-founded Run for Food International, a national hunger relief organization in December 2010. Its

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mission is to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to end world hunger. More details are on the website http://run forfoodinternational.org. Liberty Tax Service is a National Premier Partner for Cell Phones for Soldiers. At every participating US Liberty Tax office, the company collects used cell phones and recycles them through Cell Phones for Soldiers to provide calling cards for our troops.The need is ongoing and this is a year-round project. All phones are recycled to purchase phone calling cards. Every donated phone can buy a calling card averaging 70 minutes of calling time.

Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Military Combat Pay If you serve in a combat zone, you can choose whether or not to claim it as earned income to figure your eligibility for the earned income. This decision can increase or decrease the amount of the Earned Income Credit received. The amount of combat pay is reported on box 12 of Form W-2. For those in the military, combat pay, the Basic Allowance for Housing, and the Basic Allowance for Subsistence are considered non-taxable income.

Child Tax Credit

More people may be eligible to claim the child tax credit. The additional child tax DeWayne and Kelley invite all you to credit on Form 8812 is refundable to the come in and visit them at Liberty Tax extent of 15% of the taxpayer’s earned Service, they are ready and waiting to preincome in excess of $3,000. A qualifying John Hewitt pare your tax returns in 2012. child must be under 17, a son, daughter, CEO, Liberty TaxService stepchild, eligible foster child who is a Tax Tips form Liberty Tax Service dependent, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, or descendent of one of them (including grandchild, Earned income Credit (EITC) Qualifying Income levels niece and nephew.) This credit is nonrefundable, and can only The maximum income that a taxpayer can earn and still get the reduce the taxpayer’s income tax. Earned Income Tax Credit has increased. The taxpayer may be able to take the credit if: Additional Child Tax Credit • They have 3 or more qualifying children and earn less than A refundable additional child tax credit may be available to those $43,998 ($49,078 if married filing jointly). who quality and have not used up the available amount. A military • They have 2 qualifying children and earn less than $40,964 taxpayer’s nontaxable combat pay is added to the earned income ($40,044 if married filing jointly). which may give a larger credit. The percentage used to determine • They have 1 qualifying child and earn less than $36,052 the credit is 15% of the earned income amount over $3,000. ($41,132 if married filing jointly). • They have no qualifying children and earn less than Child and Dependent Care Credit $13,660 ($18,740 if married filing jointly). A credit for up to 35% of qualified child and dependent care expenses paid is available for taxpayers who pay childcare in Earned Income Credit (EITC) order to go to work or look for work. Qualified expenses may be The maximum credit amounts for this year are: allowed for up to $3,000 for one eligible individual ($6,000 for • $5,751 with three or more qualifying children two or more). Persons employed or looking for work or who • $5,112 with two qualifying children must pay someone to care for dependents under age 13 or for • $3,094 with one qualifying child a qualified disabled person may also be able to take this cred• $464 with no qualifying children it. You must identify the childcare provider, and provide their Investment income must be $3,150 or less for the year. address and Social Security or EIN number. 10 • January2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

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ould you be offended if someone suggested that you need a little more Winnie-the-Pooh in your life and a little less Eeyore? Even though it might feel like it, this is not a backhanded compliment. Eeyore and Pooh's attitudes are complete opposite, and we could all stand to be a little more like the 'tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

A Day of Celebration January 18th marks Winnie-the-Pooh Day. On this day, the author of Winnie-the-Pooh books, A.A. Milne, was born. Teachers, librarians, and parents alike often take this day to celebrate beloved Pooh and to teach a lifelong love of reading at the same time.

The Creator of Winnie-the-Pooh A.A. Milne was born in 1882 in London, England and attended the prestigious Cambridge University where he obtained a degree in mathematics. After college, he began his career as a freelance writer, having but two goals: To please himself and to entertain others. Milne married Dorothy de Selincourt and his only child, Christopher Robin, was born in 1920.

The 'Birth' of a Legend It is believed that Christopher Robin's introduction to an American black bear called Winnie at the London Zoo inspired the Pooh stories (1). Winnie-the-Pooh was named after Christopher Robin's own teddy bear, Winnie, and 'Pooh' was taken from a swan in Milne's poem When We Were Very Young. Milne told Christopher Robin stories at night about Winnie-the-Pooh and various other stuffed animals in the child's life. The stories were written down, and the rest, as they say, is history. Winnie-the-Pooh was published in 1926, Now We Are Six in 1927, and The House at Pooh Corner in 1928. An authorized sequel Return to the Hundred Acre Wood was published on 5 October 2009. The Winnie-the-Pooh stories are set in Ashdown Forest, Sussex, England. The forest is situated 30 miles south of London. In 1925 Milne bought a country home a mile to the north of the forest near Hartfield. According to Christopher Milne, while his father continued to live in London "...the four of us - he, his wife, his son and his son's nanny - would pile into a large blue, chauffeur-driven Fiat and travel down every Saturday morning and back again every Monday afternoon. And we would spend a whole glorious month there in the spring and two months in the summer." Inspired by Ashdown Forest, his father had made it "the setting for two of his books". 12 â&#x20AC;˘ January2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

Many locations in the stories can be linked to real places in and around the forest. As Christopher Milne wrote in his autobiography,“Pooh’s forest and Ashdown Forest If ever there is are identical”. For example, the fictional "Hundred Acre Wood" was in reality Five tomorrow when we're Hundred Acre Wood and a clump of trees just north of Gill's Lap became not together, there is Christopher Robin's The Enchanted Place, because no-one had ever been able something you must always to count whether there were sixty-three or sixty-four trees in the circle. remember. You are braver The stories of Winne-the-Pooh have been made into plays, TV shows, videos, than you believe, stronger cartoons and movies. The hyphens in the character's name were later than you seem, and smarter dropped when The Walt Disney Company adapted the Pooh stories into a than you think, but the number of films into a series of Disney features (2) that became one of its most most important thing is, successful franchises. The Pooh stories have been translated into many laneven if we're apart. guages, including Alexander Lenard's Latin translation, Winnie ille Pu, which was first published in 1958, and was featured on the New York Times Best Seller List. I'll always be with you.

The Tao of Pooh

Some of you may have heard of the The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff.This book teaches the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism through Pooh's actions and quotes. Taoism teaches us to take whatever happens in life and appreciate and learn from it, thus creating a harmonious, happy, go-with-the-flow attitude. Although it may be something new for us to take advice from a raggedy old bear, Hoff might have summed up his book quite well when he wrote, "Lots of people talk to animals. Not very many listen though...that's the problem." Winnie-the-Pooh and friends can teach us the importance of simplicity, positive thought, friendship, and above all, to enjoying our time here on Earth. "When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?" "What's for breakfast” said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?" "I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. "It's the same thing," he said. By working in harmony with the things life throws at us and changing the negative into positive, we will always be able to look on the 'bright side' of life, just as Pooh did above.

Something for All of Us Winnie-the-Pooh isn't just another children's book. Children as well as adults can take something away from ol' Pooh bear. Today's educators have taken away life lessons from the little bear. I spoke with Holli Watkins, first grade teacher at Reidland Elementary School, about A.A. Milne's books. "Winnie-the-Pooh helps out his friends when they are in need and he doesn’t call people ugly names! The stories in Winnie–the-Pooh books are really parables

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and have positive lessons for those who read them. Here is one of her favorite quotes: 'If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think, but the most important thing is, even if we're apart. I'll always be with you.'" I also talked with William Wade, Dean of Online Learning at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, about lessons learned from Pooh and friends. "What do I learn from A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh? From Winnie’s optimism to Eeyore’s gloom and pessimism, I learn what friends mean to one another and how they can keep each other grounded when the world is not quite as nice as we think or as bad as we feel." He added, "For those who have not yet discovered Winnie-the-Pooh, I highly recommend it as a very good read."

Winnie-the-Pooh Day This year, on January 18th, celebrate the simple pleasure of Winnie-thePooh and his friends by reading one of

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these classic stories to your children. And while you're at it, take Pooh's lessons to heart. He just might know the secrets to a happier life. (1). Winnie was a bear cub at London zoo that had been purchased from a hunter for $20 by Canadian Lieutenant Harry Colebourn in White River, Ontario, Canada, while en route to England during the First World War. He named the bear "Winnie" after his adopted hometown in Winnipeg, Manitoba. "Winnie" was surreptitiously brought to England and then left at the London Zoo while Coleburn and his unit were in France. After the warm, Winnie was officially donated to the zoo, as she had become a much loved attraction there.

(2). Disney Featurettes 1966: Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree 1968: Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day 1974: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too 1981: Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons 1983: Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore Full-length features 1977: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (trilogy of the Honey Tree, Blustery Day, and Tigger Too) 2000: The Tigger Movie 2003: Piglet's Big Movie 2005: Pooh's Heffalump Movie 2011: Winnie the Pooh

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Ronald McDonald House Charities by Robin Gericke Purchase Parenting and Family Staff

n 1974, the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia, thanks to contributions from Dr. Audrey Evans; Philadelphia Eagles’ player Fred Hill, whose daughter, Kim, had leukemia; Leonard Tose, owner of the Eagles; Jim Murray, the Eagles’ General Manager; and Ed Rensi, the McDonald’s Regional Manager of Philadelphia. The owners and operators of McDonald’s in Philadelphia gave the proceeds of McDonald’s ‘Shamrock Shakes’ to the House. In 1984, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) was officially established as a non-profit organization in memory of Ray Kroc, McDonald’s founder. RMHC gets its name from the fact that local operators and owners of McDonald’s have always funded parts of RMHC. Ever since its founding, RMHC has been striving to improve the health and well-being of children.

RMHC Main Programs The most well-known RMHC program is the Ronald McDonald House. The Houses provide temporary long term or short term housing at little or no cost to families whose children are receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital. RMHC believes it is important for the family to be there to support the child receiving medical treatment, even if the

medical treatment is far away from home. Today, there are more than 305 Ronald McDonald Houses across the world. There are two in Kentucky; one in Louisville and another in Lexington. RMHC also has two other main programs, called Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and Ronald McDonald Mobile Care. Certain hospitals have Family Rooms near their intensive care or pediatric units. This provides a place of peace and quiet for a family whose child is the hospital. While the rooms vary from hospital to hospital, most provide a kitchen area that includes a stove or microwave, shower facilities, sleeping rooms, laundry facilities, internet access, reference books, a seating area with a television, and a quiet room.

Mobile Care Forty four Ronald McDonald Mobile Care units work to give medical attention where it is needed most, such as rural communities around the world. Forty foot long and eight foot wide state of the art vehicles include two patient examination rooms, a laboratory, and reception and medical records areas. The Mobile Care Units don’t just focus on medical treatment; they also teach health education, nutrition counseling, and other things

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that enable people to take better care of themselves.

A Family’s Perspective Eve Silverstein doesn’t have the story you might expect when you hear of a family that stayed at Ronald McDonald House. “We don’t have a single history with the House that lasted several weeks but is now in the past. Our interaction and experience with RMH is ongoing,” she says. The doctor who treats their youngest daughter, Lily, is in Lexington, about a four hour drive away. While her appointments are scheduled every six months, they have to go to her doctor, on average, about four times a year. In the last thirteen months or so, however, they have had to go to Lexington around ten or twelve times. “Ronald McDonald House Lexington doesn’t just provide a home for families to avoid long term separation when a child has a lengthy hospital stay, though that is a lot of what they do. For us they provide an inexpensive place to spend the night every time we need to go to Lexington for some medical reason, even if it’s just a regular doctor appointment. We’ve never had an extended stay at RMH, but I can’t even count the number of nights we’ve spent there. They know us and we know them. We come and go often, mostly one night at a time, throughout the year,” Eve says. “We have stayed as many as three nights in a row when Lily has had to have surgery. It’s nice to have an alternative to an expensive hotel where they really have no concept of their guests having medical or surgical issues.” The Silverstein’s are just one of the many families who have been helped by RMHC.

RMHC Chapters There is a network of RMHC Chapters in 54 countries, all striving to improve the lives of children. They do that by supporting local charities and by addressing the specific needs of children in the Chapter’s area. In 2011, our local Chapter gave 100 grants to different programs including the Market House Theatre 18 • January2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

troupe, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s Paducah Symphony’s Ensembles in Schools program, Child Watch Children’s Advocacy Center, and many other local organizations that support children’s education and well-being. The grants have also purchased computers, books, and other things for local schools.

RMHC Heart Fundraiser If you would like to support our local RMHC Chapter, simply head to a McDonald’s restaurant. The McDonalds in the local area, including McCracken, Ballard, Calloway, Graves, and Lions County will take part in the Heart Fundraiser. The Heart Fundraiser, started by our local chapter around sixteen years ago, goes from the last week in January to Valentine’s Day. You can purchase a paper heart to represent your $1 donation to RMHC. Let’s hope that by Valentine’s Day, the walls of all the local McDonald’s will be covered with hearts! There is also a place to write a name on each heart if it is purchased in honor of someone. The Heart Fundraiser is the Chapter’s biggest fundraiser, and in 2010 it raised $69,325. Some of the funds are used to support the Louisville and St. Louis Ronald McDonald Houses, and the rest stays in the Chapter’s area. Please buy a heart (or two or three) to support this wonderful organization, working to improve the lives of children.

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Annual Physical for Parents by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting and Family Staff

f you think the annual physical only applies to kids, you are mistaken. “In this economy people are trying to save money and cut costs," said Dr. Kyle Parish, family doctor and sports medicine physician at Lourdes. "In the long-run, if you stay up to date on your physicals, exams and preventive care, you end up saving money." A lot of health issues can be treated more effectively with early detection and you will save money down the road in terms of medical expenses. For adults, this means making a commitment to your health and renewing it each year. “Everyone

should establish a rapport or relationship with a physician who knows them from a personality and health standpoint," said Parish. "Your doctor should know your baselines, what your clinical exam looks like and any pertinent lab work looks like. If you do get sick it gives your doctor critical information so they can go back in your records and see when you were well or normal." Your doctor should be a source of medical information and a confidant. “There has to be some level of trust that goes both ways," Parish explained." The patient has to trust the physician’s expertise, education and training, and the physician has to trust the patient follow his medical advice and take prescribed medicine or therapy:Whether that means going to physical therapy after an injury or taking a maintenance medicine for allergies or asthma." Open dialogue is essential. With kids this means reinforcing not smoking or using alcohol or drugs and wearing seatbelts or helmets when biking.“For adults,your doctor uses lab work to look at anemia, diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure,” said Parish. These can be monitors for heart and other diseases down the road. Knowing what to expect can relieve stress for adults.“After I get a good, thorough history from my patients, I do a routine exam looking and listening for anything that might be abnormal or need further workup,” said Parish. In a returning patient, protocol is slightly different. “You have something to go back to, like last year’s exam. I always ask if anything has changed and while I do a similar exam I have the advantage of an established relationship." Questions are addressed, often regarding smoking cessation, weight loss issues or exercise programs.“ People ask if they are healthy enough to exercise and what I would recommend knowing their medical history,” said Parish. Exercise recommendations are individualized. “Someone with severe arthritis or knee problems would not want to

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pick up jogging because it is high impact and might cause joint pain," Parish explained. "If I am advising someone with known heart disease or diabetes, I would want to make sure they were fit enough to start a program.For cholesterol issues, patients can make lifestyle modifications, come back in four to six months and repeat the check. Diabetes can sometimes be managed with diet alone. There are things you can do for blood pressure like watching sodium intake, weight and making sure you stay physically active." However its important to keep in mind that there are some people who do all of the right things and still have health issues due to genetics. Sometimes, during an annual physical, new complaints are identified.“Your doctor may notice symptoms of thyroid disease if you are complaining of fatigue. Or diagnose arthritis if they are having problems with a certain joint such as the knee or hip,” said Parish. As people age, cancer screenings such as colonoscopies for colon cancer, mammograms for breast cancer and exams and lab work for prostate cancer are done. Early detection is critical to a good outcome. Regardless of your health status, the annual physical is encouraged for all adults. “Most of the major certifying academies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, Family Physicians and Internal Medicine recommend a yearly checkup,” said Parish. People with chronic illnesses may be examined and checked more frequently.

Eyes, teeth and hearing Do not forget of the importance of good vision and a comprehensive eye exam which should take place annually depending on age. People with health conditions such as diabetes, previous eye trauma, surgery or a family history of glaucoma may need an exam more frequently. You only get one set of adult teeth and they must last your lifetime! Taking care of your teeth and gums by getting them cleaned and examined regularly can save you thousands of dollars on dental repairs or false teeth. Visit a dental hygienist or dentist twice a year to get your teeth cleaned and have a thorough dental exam annually. If you work in a noisy environment your hearing should be checked annually as well. Many people suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss as they age. Parents should not overlook themselves and need to make building a relationship with their doctor a priority. Find a doctor you like if you have not done so already.The personal relationship and good communication you have with your doctor is very important.You do not want to be sck and unable to communicate properly with your doctor. “The most important thing is to make your health a priority," Parish stated. "Make an appointment, participate and be proactive with your health; proactive usually has much better outcomes."

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Arthritis by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic

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

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.

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.

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 bones to

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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. www.purchaseparenting.com January2012 • 23

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Healthier Children – a New Year’s Resolution

by Purchase District Health Department

hree organizations, the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Association and Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics all agree that better nutrition and physical activity can delay or prevent many conditions associated with poor lifestyle habits. Healthy eating means learning about adequate intakes of carbohydrates,proteins,fats,minerals, and vitamins. Many eat healthy foods, but may eat too much and too much of a good thing can lead to problems with weight; both in the adult and children populations.When physical inactivity and genetics are added to the mix, we are witnessing a surge of the numbers of those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Our children are our future. It is important to safeguard their health and provide them with a foundation to take them into their adult years. It has been said that the children of today may not outlive their parents. Part of this may be a reflection

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of our current lifestyles. There are many aspects to healthy eating and physical activity, and this article will address one aspect of healthy eating – sodium intake in our children’s diet.

High Blood Pressure in Children The American Heart Association (AHA) recently published an article Reducing Sodium in the Diets of American Children (09/2011). Some of the findings are shocking: Children consume exceedingly high amounts of sodium that have potential deadly consequences: An increasing prevalence of high blood pressure in children as well as obesity. High blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease, increases the risk for stroke, osteoporosis, stomach cancer, and kidney disease. The high rates of obesity in children are linked to the growing numbers of type 2 diabetes. The AHA recommends sodium consumption in adults and

children is reduced to less than 1,500 mg each day by the year 2020. When a lower intake of sodium is combined with a healthy diet high in fruits,vegetables,high-fiber,whole grains, low-fat or fat free dairy, and fish twice a week, the incidence of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes can be reduced. The high intake of sodium comes largely from processed foods such as packaged precooked chicken, pizzas, tacos, and hotdogs. Food that comes through a window into our cars is a big contributor to the large amount of sodium in our food. It has been estimated that school lunches may provide an average of 1,442 mg of salt in one meal.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preference for salty foods is also influenced by their food choices and marketing.

What does all this mean? It was found that in the data from the Search for Diabetes in Youth Study that there is a prevalence of elevated blood pressure among those with type 1 diabetes at 5.9% and the prevalence of elevated blood pressure among those with type 2 diabetes was 23.7%.The good news is sodium reduction has a positive effect on reducing blood pressures in infants. One study revealed that children who consumed more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy had average sys-

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tolic blood pressure lower than those who ate less healthy foods. It is estimated that up to 74% of hypertensive children are not diagnosed by physicians. Children with high blood pressure are at greater risk for heart disease and hypertension in adulthood.

Reducing Sodium intake is the healthy choice. There are many economic and health benefits when sodium intake is reduced in our diets. It will not only benefit our current generation, but will be a preventive measure against future cardiovascular disease as adults. It is estimated that the annual cost of cardiovascular disease is more than $444 billion and that hypertension alone costs a total of $93.5 billion. A 9.5% drop in sodium intake could result in one million fewer cardiac events in a year and a savings of over $32 billion. A reduction in hypertension in children would lead to longer, healthier lives and may decrease hospitalization costs in the future. To request a copy of the complete report “FACTS- Salt: Reducing Sodium in the Diets of American Children”, please call 270-444-9625, extension 106.

Free Diabetes Education The Purchase District Health Department offers free diabetes education. To learn more about diabetes and ways to prevent and control it, call us and sign up for some of our classes listed below: • Diabetes Basics – February 18th at the McCracken County Library • Diabetes Basics – February 20th at the Fulton County Extension Office, Hickman, KY • Diabetes Basics - March 21st at Carlisle County Senior Citizens. If you are interested in our learning sessions on diabetes self-management, the following classes will be available. These dates are tentative: • Diabetes Learning Sessions- February 15, 22, 29, March 7 in Hickman County. • Diabetes Learning Sessions- March 13, 20, 27 at St. John’s Knights of Columbus, McCracken County • Diabetes Learning Sessions- April 18, 25, May 2 in Fulton County at Hickman, KY. • Diabetes Learning Sessions- May 16, 23, 30 and June 6 in Ballard County Call us at 270-444-9625, extension 106 or 107 for more details. As you begin a New Year, remember it is a time to start over. Let us help you with your 2012 new year’s plan to have a healthier you. You can do it and we can help! Happy 2012 from the Purchase District Health Department Diabetes Team, DeAnna Leonard and Julie Muscarella.

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by Jamie Lober

WKCTC President’s Cup Academic Bowl

Purchase Parenting and Family Staff

he West Kentucky Community & Technical College President’s Cup Academic Bowl has been a longstanding tradition since about 2004. Originally hosted at Murray State University, this high school academic competition has called WKCTC home for the past several years. “We call it the President’s Cup because there is a trophy each year that the winning team’s school name is put on. The winners also get a trophy to take home but the cup stays here with the champions’ names,” explained Gary Goodaker, WKCTC mathematics professor and WKAA high school vice president and co-organizer of the annual event. This year’s President's Cup Academic Bowl will be held Thursday, January 5, 2012,in Crounse Hall beginning at 9:00 am with written assessments in math, science, social studies, language arts, and arts/humanities. Three rounds of quick recall matches will begin at 10:10 am, the semifinals to start at 1:30 pm and the finals starting at 2:10 pm. Trophies will be awarded to the top four high school teams in quick recall. All events will be held in Rosenthal Hall. Regional high schools from the West Kentucky Academic Association will be participating.

The tournament lasts roughly the equivalent of the school day. “We do three preliminary rounds to see who advances to finals and then they eat lunch, we do semifinals, finals and then the trophy presentation,” said Goodaker. Each school has a coach who selects the teammates. All the teams have members who excel at one or more subjects.“They obviously have different levels of ability but what they share is a desire to learn, compete and get better,” said Goodaker. The tournament offers a competitive arena to shine.“Normally in school the better students make good grades but are not necessarily competing to have the highest grade in the class, but here they are trying to push themselves to learn more for their own pride as well as pride in their school.” Competitors are a fairly even split of boys and girls. However, boys and girls may gravitate towards different

The rules of the Academic Bowl are concrete. “The bowl mainly requires quick recall,” Goodaker told me. “Teams have questions read to them by a moderator and the questions are based on the five key subjects in Kentucky schools: math, science, social studies, language arts and the humanities such as art, dance and theatre. Speed and accuracy make all the difference. Teams ‘buzz in’ to try to get the toss up question right and the bonus that goes with it.” All the participants want to put their best foot forward and play hard. “It gets very intense,” said Goodaker. Clubs play each other throughout the year as they get a better grasp on the competition. “The strong teams know each other well, go over old questions, learn certain words that go with authors, painters or scientific principles and are ready to pounce on words when they hear them.” Kids become wellrounded. “In math they know how to do the shortcuts and know how to quickly successfully complete certain types of problems that keep coming up,” Goodaker explained. www.purchaseparenting.com January2012 • 27

events, just as in school. “To prepare, there are summer camps for people who like to learn quiz bowl and quick recall material,” said Goodaker. This way nobody walks in blind and I find that competitors come prepared and with a positive attitude. It is important for kids to identify their talents.“Let your love of learning carry you through the subject you are really interested in,”said Goodaker.“If you really love math, then focus on math and become the best that you can at that subject and the same with history or science. Start by being good at one thing that you like best and then add on other topics that interest you so you become better-rounded as a person.”

You never know where your academic journey may take you.“If you like a subject it could end up being a career path for you in the future so if you love to read, read all the novels you can, not just to win an Academic Bowl, but to make you better at your knowledge of literature and English,” said Goodaker. Parents should recognize that the more kids learn high school becomes easier. “It will help kids do better on their advanced placement tests so they can get college credit before they even leave high school so it sets a foundation for a core of knowledge.” Make sure your child’s school has this opportunity. ”Each coach of the school sets the policies for being on the team,” said Goodaker.This may mean a certain grade point average or behavior is required.“This is a way that students can excel beyond the things they teach in the classroom,” said Goodaker. It is also an avenue for gifted kids to get acceleration they need on their own. The advantages of getting involved are enormous.“It has the benefits of learning teamwork, discipline and how to motivate yourself,” said Goodaker. Be sure your child knows you support them regardless of how they perform. “You can have academic knowledge but what academic competition does is help you learn the other things like working with people, making connections between subjects and gives you not just the knowledge but a place to apply it,” said Goodaker. Spread the word on the importance of Academic Bowls.“If you are interested in having your child compete, the first thing is to talk to the principal or gifted and talented teacher and encourage them to get involved with the Gover-nor’s Cup which is the statewide competition (Kentucky Association for Academic Competiton). The Governor's Cup also has composition and future problem solving competitions,” said Goodaker. You should lobby your child’s school to make sure they are competing. “Every school in Kentucky should be providing this for their students and if they are not, contact the principal and talk to them about what it would take to get a sponsor for an academic team,” said Goodaker.

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Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com.

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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.

January SUNDAY 1

Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com.

MONDAY 2 Paducah City Hall CLOSED.

TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY 4 Off the Shelf Book Discussion: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. McCracken County Library Community Room. Discussion led by WKCC English Professor Andrew Halford. 12 pm. 270-442-2510.

THURSDAY 5

Everything Eagles Van Tour. Golden Pond Visitors Center, Land Between the Lakes. 1 – 4:30 pm. $7 Adults; $5 Children. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com.

MONDAY 9 Spaghetti Dinner with guest speaker, legendary basketball coach Ron Polk. Graves County High School. 6 pm. Tickets are $10 each . Call 270-328-4884 or 270-674-4884. Auditions for Nate the Great, Market House Theatre. www.mhtplay.com. 270-444-6828.

TUESDAY 10 Auditions for Nate the Great, Market House Theatre. www.mhtplay.com. 270-444-6828.

WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12

Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 7:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com. Paducah School of Art National Ceramics Invitational Opening Reception. Clemens Fine Art Center, WKCTC. 5 pm.

Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center. $14 members, $25 non members. RSVP 270-443-1746.

Sunny Sweeney in Concert. Clemens Fine Art Center, WKCTC. 7:30 pm. $20 Adults; $10 Students and Children. www.artsinfocus .org

Evenings Upstrairs presents Identity Theft with Detective John Sims, Ky State Police and Trooper Dean Patterson., Public Affairs Officer. McCracken County Library meeting room. 7 pm.

FRIDAY 13

FRIDAY 6 SATURDAY 7 Everything Eagles Van Tour. Golden Pond Visitors Center, Land Between the Lakes. 1 – 4:30 pm. $7 Adults; $5 Children. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

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The Taming of the Shrew. The Carson Center. 7 pm. One of the best loved “Battle of the Sexes” is back with a wild west flare! $18 Adults; $10 Students. www.thecarsoncenter.org . Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 7:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com.

SATURDAY 14 Book Signing: Et Cetera Coffee House. 11 am to 1 pm. Beth Baker, author of Giving Him Back To God, will have a limited number of copies available. You can also order at www.calebsmom.com or www.amazon.com. Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 7:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com. Brunch with the Eagles River Cruise by Land Between the Lakes. Meet at Kenlake State Park Marina. 8:30 – 11 am. $60 per person. Call 270-924-2020 for reservations. Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise by Land Between the Lakes. Meet at Kenlake State Park Marina. 1-4 pm. $60 per person. Call 270-924-2020 for reservations. Kentucky Concealed Carry Course. Elite K9, 7600 Old US 45. 8 am – 4 pm. Call 270-559-9270 for more information. Introduction to Astrology by Lita Xia Tikal. Loving Life healing Center, 3038 Lone Oak road ,STE 5. 12 –2 pm. Cost is $45 for lunch, lecture, Q&A ,and 10 minute chair massage. 270-554-8224 The Nathan Blake Experience. 2 hour Zumba Master Class. Harrah’s Metropolis Riverfront Event Center. $25 pre sale,$30 at the door. www.zumbawithtishaunda.com. Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com.

SUNDAY 15 Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise by Land Between the Lakes. Meet at Kenlake State Park Marina. 11 am – 2 pm. $60 per person. Call 270-924-2020 for reservations. Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 2:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com. Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com.

MONDAY 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – public schools closed. Lunch with the Eagles River Cruise by Land Between the Lakes. Meet at Kenlake State Park Marina. 11 am – 2 pm. $60 per person. Call 270-924-2020 for reservations.

TUESDAY 17 WEDNESDAY 18 THURSDAY 19 Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 7:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com. Merle Haggard. The Carson Center. 7:30 pm. Tickets $25 and up. www.thecarsoncenter.org.

FRIDAY 20 McCracken County Library Winter book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church Gym, 211 S. 21st Street, Paducah. 9 am – 7 pm. Hardbacks and trade edition paperbacks $1 or less. Also features special collection including local interest titles at below market prices. Call Maudine at 270-217-3355 for information. Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 7:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com.

SATURDAY 21 McCracken County Library Winter book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church Gym, 211 S. 21st Street, Paducah. 9 am – 1 pm. Hardbacks and trade edition paperbacks $1 or less. Also features special collection including local interest titles at below market prices. Call Maudine at 270-217-3355 for information. Celebrate Chinese New Year. BiLan Lia Gallery. 520 North 7th Street. 3 – 5:30 pm. Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com. Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 2:30 and 7:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com.

SUNDAY 22 Community Breakfast, Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church. Everything Eagles Van Tour. Golden Pond Visitors Center, Land Between the Lakes. 1 – 4:30 pm. $7 Adults; $5 Children. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space.

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eventsccalendar Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com. Escanaba in da Moonlight. Market House Theatre. Parental guidance suggested. 2:30 pm. 270-444-5828. www.mhtplay.com.

MONDAY 23 TUESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY 26 FRIDAY 27 Desserts First Paducah. The Carson Center. Tickets $30. Paducah’s finest chefs prepare original desserts using Girl Scout Cookies. 270-443-8704..

SATURDAY 28 Bristol’s Bridal Expo. Julian M. Carroll Convention Center. 270-554-8255. Women’s Safety and Self Defense Conference. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. 9 am. Safety Awareness, Self Defense, KY Concealed Carry Class and application. Two day conference. 270-449-9270. Introduction to Tarot by Lita Tikal. Loving Life Healing Center. 3038 Lone Oak Road, STE 5. 12 pm – 2 pm. Cost is $45 for lunch, lecture and 10 minute chair massage. 270-554-8224. Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com.

SUNDAY 29 Women’s Safety and Self Defense Conference. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. 9 am. Safety Awareness, Self Defense, KY Concealed Carry Class and application. Two day conference. 270-449-9270.

EVERYTHING EAGLES VAN TOUR. Golden Pond Visitors Center,Land Between the Lakes. 1 – 4:30 pm. $7 Adults; $5 Children. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Beyond the Glorious Garden. Purchase Players CPAC, 302 Water Street, Mayfield, KY. 7 pm. Box office opens 1 hour prior to performance or call 270-2519035. www.purchaseplayers.com.

MONDAY 30 TUESDAY 31 Spamalot. The Carson Center. 7:30 pm. The outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, Spamalot tells the tale of King Author and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Tickets $30 and up. www.thecarsoncenter.org

UPCOMING IN FEBRUARY: Club Challenger beginning TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 at Challenger Learning Center (WKCTC). Must be in 3rd – 5th grades. Registration is from JANUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 7 at www.clcpaducah.org. 270-534-3101

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: Apprenticeship for Artists.Ages 13+.Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department.444-8508.

THROUGH JANUARY 7: Wastelanders New Years Eve Exhibition. Yeiser Art Center. Tuesdays through Saturdays. FREE. 270-442-2353. www.theyeiser.org. THROUGH JANUARY 13: “Quilting Reinvented, Longarm Quilters of the 21st Century”; The longarm quilting machine has revolutionized the art of quiltmaking. See the work of top practitioners, Marilyn Badger, Rene Haddadin, Richard Larson, Sharon Schamber and Linda Taylor.

THROUGH JANUARY 12: “Red Rock Landscapes of Southern Utah:” Gallery exhibit of photography by Larry Heavrin.Tribeca Gallery.Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-444-3960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE. JANUARY 17 THROUGH FEBRUARY 11: Teen Spirit 2012. Yeiser Art Center. Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. FREE. 270-442-2353. www.theyeiser.org.

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JANUARY 20 THROUGH APRIL 3: School Block Challenge. National Quilt Museum. Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. $11 Adults, $9 Seniors, $5 Students, $7 groups of 10 or more. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org or 270-442-8856. THROUGH MARCH 13: Quilt Journeys: Three Quilters. National Quilt Museum. Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. $11 adults, $9 seniors; $5 Students; $7 groups of 10 or more. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org or 270-442-8856. Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2ND TUE AT 6PM- Usually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations. 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.

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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 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. Thursday Morning Bible Study: Led by Senior Pastor,Rev. Joe Beal, This group meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all. Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; First Step Addiction Counseling Ministry, call 270-408-1489. Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir for

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free. The museum offers guided tours to pre-registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com. Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377

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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 . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270575-9958. 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. 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 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.

Religious Services & Meetings: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com 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 Baptist Church 2435 Broadway Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; Sunday School, 10 AM; Sunday worship, 11am; Sunday evening, 6 PM; Wednesday worship, 7 PM

Broadway Church of Christ.

SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM

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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 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

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) - Benton www.fccdcbentonky.org 527-8560 - 2515 S Main Street

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

Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mhee SUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Youth night 5:30-7 PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM

Christ Chapel E.M.C.

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545

Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. SUNDAYS 8:30 AM, "The Lighthouse" floating Chapel on Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina). WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PM, Hiter Chapel in Fairdealing. Call for directions 270-354-9132.

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

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463

SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and

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 (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer

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Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724

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 1-866733-7245 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. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study 6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM

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

Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org

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.

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588

SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

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

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115

Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-5642616

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

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

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

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.

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796

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: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9am - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY

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

House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org, Pastor Michael Pryor

New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com

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

Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.immanuel-paducah.org

SUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School, 9:30 AM with classes for all ages.

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875

SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477

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 Rehearsal – 7:15 PM

Adult Choir & Orchestra

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9

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eventsccalendar 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, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K); 5:45 pm – Awana For Kids (ages 2 to 6th grade);6:00 pm – Evening Worship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30 pm – Bible Studies for ages 2 through Adult

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 Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM; WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time 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.

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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.

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: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, 5:30 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM 2nd Friday Fish Fry. 711 Ohio Street.Fish,Spaghetti,beans,slaw,drink,and one dessert for a $10 donation to Rosary Chapel.Serve from 4:30-6:30 PM.Carry outs are available.

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 Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, 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), 57PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th-12th 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.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414

www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

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eventsccalendar 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, 9:30 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

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919

Rev.Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available; Women's Circle Bible Study, 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6:30 PM.

On-Going Community Events & Notices: THROUGH DECEMBER: 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.

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. MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections.Recycling facility,1830 N 8 Street. Open:Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7 am – 2:30 pm;Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 am to 6 pm,Saturday 8 am - Noon.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. Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 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 270-3311750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00 AM 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. 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

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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. 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. Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: Monday Friday, 11 AM - 1 PM.FREE meals served.For more, call Grace Forte at 270-205-0223. 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.

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 270-2520466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.

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 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.

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

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.

Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-9679601 or 1-618-695-2654.

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.

Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.

MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6.

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet

MONDAYS: Introduction to Social Ballroom Dancing. Paducah Dance Academy. 6 PM.

Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300

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eventsccalendar WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Workforce Computer Classes. . McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab.Wednesdays 1 PM..“1 on 1 at 1”Basic Computing Class. Fridays 3 PM, Job Search and Resume. For more, call 270-442-2510.

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. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu. 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. THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM Spring Hill Singles Ministry - Offering adult singles bible study at Ledbetter UMC.Join us for fun fellowship while learning about real issues that singles face.Childcare provided,and single parents are welcome.Our singles Bible study will start Thursday,1-5-2012.For the most updated information,like us on Facebook as Spring Hill Ministries Paducah.You can also email springhillministries@hotmail.com.

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.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes:

FRIDAY MORNINGS MONTHLY: Toddler Time (for 2 and 3 year olds) is an opportunity for Graves County children to begin to become familiar with school so that when the time comes, the transition is very natural. Children are able to explore, play with new toys and meet other children. We include in our sessions times of singing, playing, arts, crafts, coloring, and snack time. While the toddlers are having fun mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are learning creative ways to actively engage with their children. For more information, contact Jennifer Morris, 270-328-4868.

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

THROUGH JANUARY 13: Pre-Employment Training Program. All training will be held at Webasto Roof Systems, Inc., 3500 US Highway 641 N. in Murray. Class space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Call 270-534-3846.

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH MAY 2: Clutterbugs. McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road, Paducah. Join this fun group focused on getting control of clutter in our lives. Meets once a month to learn simple techniques to better manage our lives. Call 270-554-9520 to join. THURSDAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY 23: Weight the Reality Series. McCracken County Extension Office. 2705 Olivet Church Road, Paducah. 10 – 11:30 am. This is a course of self discover, education, skill building and support to helps adults learn to control their weight. Call 270-554-9520 to sign up.

JANUARY 2: Stroke Support Group. Western Baptist Hospital, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room, Meeting Room A. The group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Call Deb Welsh 270-415-7697 to register. DECEMBER 1: Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group. Lourdes Hospital Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. 7 -8:30 pm. To register, call 646-623-2620. DECEMBER 1: Lourdes Little Miracles Infant Care Class. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 6 pm. For more info, call 270-444-2243.

JANUARY 9 AND 16 (MONDAYS) AND JANUARY 7 (SATURDAY) Prepared Childbirth Class. Doctors Office Building 2 Meeting Room A, Western Baptist Hospital. . 5 – 8 pm, Monday; 9 am – 3 pm Saturday. FREE to expectant parents in their second or third trimester. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

JANUARY 12: Relaxing from Within:Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.5 – 6:30 PM.FREE class for expectant mothers.Participants are asked to bring a blanket,a pillow and a support person.For more,call 270-575-2229. DECEMBER 5: Stroke & Brain Injury Survivors Group. Jackson Purchase Medical Center,2nd Floor Conference Room. 11 am – 12 pm. To register,call 270-251-4121.

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DECEMBER 7 AND 14 (WEDNESDAYS) : Small Beginnings Childbirth Class. Atrium Classroom,Doctors Office Building 2,Atrium Classroom,Western Baptist Hospital. 4 to 6 PM. FREE class designed for pregnant teens or the non-traditional family unit to help them learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270-575-2229 to register. DECEMBER 9: Now and Beyond – Widowed Support Group. Lourdes Hospital Borders Community Room. 6 PM. Fore more information, call 270-534-4200. JANUARY 14 (SATURDAY) AND JANUARY 23 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class. Western Baptist Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.9 – 11 AM (Saturday); 5 – 7 PM (Monday).FREE for expectant mothers.Call 270-575-2229 to register.

JANUARY 19: Grandparenting Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 5 – 6 pm. FREE class provides grandparents and older caregivers with updated information, safety tips and a refresher on how to care for grandchildren. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

JANUARY 23: Sibling Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 5 – 6 PM. FREE class to help children age 2 – 9 prepare for the arrival of a sibling. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

DECEMBER 15: Kidney Options EducationClass. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 2-4 PM. For more, 270-443-0217. MONDAYS: Diabetes Group Sessions. Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 9 AM –

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 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.

noon. Registration required. FREE. Call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC.

MONDAY: Clogging Class. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 6 PM. $5 per session. For

MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11

more, call 270-444-8508.

- 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 AM

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 stretch-

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.

ing, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more.

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eventsccalendar MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts.

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: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.

School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com

TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch

TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508.

Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

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

- 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For morem call 270-210-1044. 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.

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

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Paducah Expo Center, 1

MONDAY - THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone

THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 444-8508.

Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:15 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.

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: Drop in Doubles Clinic. Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center. 6:30

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts

PM. Members $15, Non-members $19.

Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

270-443-8363.

FRIDAYS:Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6.

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial

FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30 PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5 PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6 PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30 PM . Circuit Training. 6 PM . Hwang’s

Martial Arts. 554-6667. w.hwangs-martialarts.com

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FRIDAYS:

Advanced Computer Virtualization Course. Emerging Technology Center. WKCTC. 9 am – 5 pm. Hands on Vmware authorized course based on Vmware ESXi 4.1 ad vCenter Server 4.1. Designed for individuals who have prior experience with computer networking and Microsoft or Linux operating systems. $1,200 per person. Call 270-534-3335 to register.

SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior JiuJitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-5544885. 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).

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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. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L.5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

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 Sutton, 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 270442-8993.

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluckstyle snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 4438579

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 more info.

AM.

$25 per month. Call 270-443-2401 for

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: 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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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. 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).

Child Care:

Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508. National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.

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Child Protection/ Crisis Services:

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 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.

Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois.To find out more call 270-908-1619. 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 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 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 organizations. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822 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-SUICIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org

Loss:

Compassionate Friends of Western Kentucky Self-help organization for families that have had a child die. Every first Tuesday, 7 PM, at St. John Catholic Church Cafeteria, 6705 Old US Hwy 45 S. For more, contact Darla Martin at darlamartinky@gmail.com or 270-331-0883. 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

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 Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com 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.Drop by,call 270-415-0467,or email anita@stnicholasfamilyclinic.com. 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.

Miscellaneous:

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.

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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. 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 Hearts for Babies.The group makes layettes for under-privileged and single moms in need and their new babies.Meets 1st Wednesday of every month from 10 AM – 2 PM at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group.We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more,call Nelly Sullivan at 270-556-3818 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 SECOND TUESDAY 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

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

THURSDAYS FROM JANUARY 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. 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 WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 am. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month. 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. 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

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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 270-2520466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org. 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. 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

Support Groups:

Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. Caregiver Support Group – Third Tuesday of the month. Legacy Personal Care Home, 4747 Alben Barkley Drive. 6 PM. FREE respite care is provided. For more information, please call Carrie Gottschalk Singler, 270-534-0620. 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.

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 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 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.

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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 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 diabetic-friendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 251-4580 or 1877-554-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. 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 I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through educa-

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

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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.

tion 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

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.

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.

Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters. This resource is open to the

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. 4442444 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 270556-8873.

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public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group, call 270442-1166. 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.

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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 TOPS #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM, Weigh In; 6:30 PM, Meeting.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 $26; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182. 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

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National Quilt Museum Plans for 2012 by Susan Edwards National Quilt Museum

s the New Year arrives The National Quilt Museum is putting finishing touches on its 2012 schedule. The Museum is planning even more fun and educational opportunities for young and old alike this year, so be sure to use this rich resource all year long.

Challenges & Lesson Plans Quilt Journeys: Three Quilters Exhibit, December 9, 2011 to March 13, 2012, was made possible with a grant from, and in cooperation with, Murray State University's Journey Stories Project. We present the story of three quilter's spiritual journey into quilting. Like most journeys, it isn't the destination that is the story; it is the process of getting there that is interesting. We follow three quilters, who each issued themselves a quilt challenge and explore how they

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Free Scheduled School Tours Hands-On Activities Free Admission For Children Under 12 Junior Quilters & Textile Artist Club Meetings Wednesday mornings, the Yo Yo Club of Paducah Demonstrates Quilting in the Lobby • School Block Challenge Exhibit January 20 – April 3, 2012 with winning blocks up through August

February • Valentine’s Card Making – Saturday, Feb. 11, 10am –12pm. Make a card for someone special with fabric & quilt techniques!

May • Lowertown Art & Music Festival – May 18-20, 2012. Free Hands-on activity for kids of all ages available at the children’s activities’ tent.

June • Quilt Camps – Beginner, June 19 – 22 • Intermediate & Advanced – June 25 – 28 • Campers will make a quilt in each session, learning skills such as machine sewing, rotary cutting, and designing all while having fun & learning about quilting. Visit the website for more information.

July • Pillow Party – July 14, 9:30am – 12pm • Learn to make a pillowcase for your next late-night party! Make one to keep and one to donate to charity. No sewing experienced required, materials provided. Ages 11-18, max 10 people. Cost per person, $10.

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2011 School Block Challenge Packs Available Kidz Day in the Arts – August 25 Hands-on activities and events for kids of all ages. Community Day – free admission for all to the galleries. Educators Reception – August 30 • Open to all educators – teachers, home school, Scout leaders, 4-H, etc. Come and see how quilting can be incorporated into your lesson plans. Explore the galleries, try some of our hands-on activities and pick-up your packets for the School Block Challenge contest. Visit the website for more details.

September • Work on School Block Challenge Projects

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responded to that challenge. We follow them as they find their "voice" during their journey. The exhibit has an educational component and free lesson plans are available for teachers, educators and home schoolers. You can utilize the lesson plans by going to http://www.quiltmuseum.org/current-exhibits.html and downloading the files or calling Becky Glasby, Education Director at 270-442-8856.

The Lesson Plans Cover: • Planning a task (Grades K - 6) • Writing a Feature Story (Grades 6 - 12) • Writing Ekphasic Poetry (Grades 3 - 12)

Annual School Block Challenge – Free Sponsored by Moda Fabrics, the School Block Challenge is an annual contest for school-aged youth. Participating schools, youth groups, sponsoring organizations and parents are given packets with three inspiring Moda fabrics. Students are required to incorporate a recognizable piece of all three fabrics in their quilt block. Entries may be created by individual students or small groups. The blocks are judged in categories of K - 4th grades, 5th - 8th grades and 9th - 12th grades. A grand prize award is bestowed on the overall outstanding quilt block.

Wonderful Windmills By Katie Anthony • American Heritage Girls PA • Dillsburg, PA

Deadline for entries is the 1st Friday of December. The School Block Challenge 2013 sponsored by Moda Fabrics will be available in August. Remember, curriculum can be incorporated by having the blocks reflect history,

PreK - 4th Grade 1st place winner

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social studies or other content covered throughout the year. Cash awards worth more than $1,200 are given to the sponsors of winning contestants to continue their education.

Quilt Camps Quilt Camp for Kids is held every summer to provide children with an outlet for their creativity. Two beginning camps are offered (one for 5 – 10 years old, one for 11 – 18 years old) to teach campers to use a sewing machine and design a project. Older alums may attend Advanced Camp and complete a multi-block quilt. In-Between Quilt Camp is

for past campers who have some experience, but are not quite ready for the Advanced Camp.

Junior Quilters and Textile Artists Club (JQTA) JQTA meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Students fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists between the ages of 10 and 18 are encouraged to contact Becky Glasby, Director of Educational Programs at 270-442-8856 x 213.

Kidz Day – Community Day - Free Each year, The National Quilt Museum provides a full day of crafts, games and activities for all ages. It is also the one day of the year we open the galleries for everyone to tour at no cost. Thanks in part to Paducah Bank for its sponsorship; all activities are free to adults and children!

Educator’s Reception – Free Each August, we welcome educators to the Museum to discover innovative ways to bring art, design, and quilting into their classroom. Educators will acquire an array of ideas, take part in demonstrations and activities, and receive free educational materials. The School Block Challenge entry packets will be available for educators to pick up at this event.

School Tours – Free Pre-scheduled guided school tours of our galleries are always free. Students explore three amazing galleries and vibrant fiber exhibits. During the tour, we explain the basics of quiltmaking, the “quilt sandwich,” different forms of quilting stitches. Tours can be customized to fit the content being covered at school. Students are introduced to contemporary quiltmaking and challenged to compare and contrast the quilts they see at our museum with the quilts they might see in their home. Free information about Lewis & Clarks’ role in Paducah and McCracken County is also available to touring educational groups. Optional hands-on activities can be added to any tour for a nominal fee.

Free Admission for Children Under 12 You both can get in free! If your child has come to the Museum and received the Kids Quilt Quest brochure, remember the coupon in the brochure allows 1 free adult admission when accompanied by the child (under the age of 12.) The National Quilt Museum 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. It is also open on Sundays 1-5 p.m. April - October. The Museum is ADA compliant. For more information go to www.NationalQuiltMuseum.org or call 270-442-8856. 52 • January2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

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Spring (Fashion) Forward! Top Trends for Spring 2012

by Laura K Purchase Parenting and Family

ashion moves in fast forward, so even though 2012 just arrived it’s already time to start thinking about Spring fashions! Here are a few of the top fashion trends for Spring 2012. Some we’ve seen before, but are updated - with a twist. With just a few exceptions, most trends are all about a return to femininity and glamour.

Pastels Pretty, subtle and sweet sherbet hues, especially pale pink, dominated one side of the color spectrum on the runways for Spring 2012. Try it in fresh and flirty dresses like these found at Gate 28 Boutique in Murray.

Color blocking On the other end of the color spectrum, color blocking balanced out the softer pastels. This trend works when one uses bold, solid color pieces. As a rule, stay sophisticated and stick to no more than three colors. Anymore and you might end up looking like a clown!

Princess Chic Longer flowing skirts in lux fabrics of taffeta, tulle and organza paired with lace and spandex tops for this forwardly feminine look.

Peplum The peplum flatters the waist for most body types. The most popular updated twist on the 80’s classic has a bit more structure with fewer flounces.

Floral This spring standby was often times shown in a whole new way, with bold tropical and botanical prints. Many designers showed head to toe floral looks. Carry

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your fashion into dreamland with these floral print BedHead pajamas available at Medical Spa 7 in Paducah.

White

Think crisp, tailored separates for this warm weather classic color (or lack thereof). Use it here and there for to lighten and brighten,or go for a more dramatic look with head to toe white.

Sportswear look Athletic influenced biker jackets, anoraks, jackets with hoods and tapered pants in fabrics like lightweight leather, neoprene and nylon made a strong showing. Some designers were even inspired by NASCAR racing suits.

20’s inspired Drop waists, shiny fabrics and embellishments made for 1920’s influenced fashions sure to bring out the flirty and fun flapper in all of us.

Safari Animal prints, tribal stripes, and even caftans are big for Spring. Ease into the trend with accessories like the animal print bags available at That Cute Little Shop in Benton.

Graphic Prints Colorful and crazy large scale prints showed up on dresses and jumpsuits. Circles, zigzags, squares and abstract shapes galore were shown bold and bright for Spring. With so many great trends on the Spring 2012 runways, it’s hard to choose a favorite. Resist the urge to wear several of the fabulous trends at once! Remember to incorporate one strong, simple element of a trend and build your outfit around it. For more from Laura K visit laurakstyle.blogspot.com

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Spending Time with a Normal Boy by Rick Epstein

very morning I drive past the corner of Pine Street and wave to my sixth-grade daughter Marie. She’s a Safety Patrol. I’m proud to see her there, wearing her badge of authority and a yellow web belt that goes around her waist and crosses her chest in a neat diagonal. My own days as a Safety Patrol were grim. I was paired with Seth Baxter whose sense of humor made him someone whom the other kids would cross the street to avoid. Because my duties prevented this, I was the object of his delighted attention. He was endlessly blabbering – reciting TV commercials, talking with a British accent, telling me I’d been “born in a test-tube marked ‘failure’,” etc. I could’ve ignored him if he weren’t always mixing in pesty physical stuff, like stepping on my toes, grabbing my textbooks, and trying to poke my eyes with various two-finger combinations. One of his stunts was to remove the batteries from my bike’s light and horn, and roll them into the busy street. He was not an imposing physical specimen, but he was powerful

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enough to grab me around the middle and hold me back until my costly batteries had been squashed flat. Buying new batteries only encouraged him to do it again. No one would trade partners with me. My only way out would be to quit, but that would cost me the coveted Safety Patrol certificate with a gold foil seal that I longed to receive at the yearend awards assembly. So I went the distance. Marie’s main complaint about her post is its lack of clientele. “Only four kids go by every day. Heather (a seventh-grader) won’t let us cross her, Tommy (a second-grader) is always with his mom, and that just leaves Sally and Jennifer and they don’t listen.” With little activity, Marie and her seventh-grade partner Randy give undue attention to the main features of that street-corner: a big tree, a squirrel and Marie’s bike. I’ve met Randy and he seems like a nice kid. Marie has no brothers and doesn’t know much about boys – which causes her to mistake Randy’s total normality for eccentricity. She offers these conversations as proof:

One morning: “If I had a bow and arrow, I could shoot that squirrel,” Randy said, eyeing the creature in a calculating way. “I wish I could pet it,” said Marie. “Just try! It’d bite your fingers right down to the bone!” Another morning: “I could climb that tree,” Randy told her. “Randy, the lowest branches are five feet above your head,” Marie said. “Well, I could,” he said.“But it’d pull on my stitches and rip the flesh.” Marie had already heard every detail of Randy’s leg injury and the suturing procedure, and had been shown the stitches twice and had turned down three offers to see them again. One afternoon: “Your kick-stand is no good,” said Randy, leaning on Marie’s bike. “Look how it sinks right into the ground. Your bike’ll fall right over.” “Randy, you’re pushing it into the ground,” she said. On other days Randy, apparently fascinated by anything wheeled, had also found the bike’s brakes inadequate, and its lock and chain no deterrent at all to any thief with bolt-cutters.

“We’re not just there to cross people,”Marie said.“If someone is doing something bad, like throwing rocks, we’re supposed to tell them to stop it or we’ll report them.” But the troublemakers neither pass that way nor feel like making a special trip to lonesome Pine Street to test the mettle of Marie and Randy. Maybe Marie is being groomed for a busier corner someday. And what of Randy, a seasoned veteran of more than one year on the force? Did he do something terrible last year to get himself banished to Pine Street. I’d give a quarter for a peek into his personnel file. It makes for an odd situation, yoking together two kids with nothing in common and giving them nothing to do for two long 20-minute shifts per day. If nothing else, it’s educational. Although Marie never gives Randy a higher appraisal than “kind of OK,”the desolation of their outpost could draw them together the way it did with Sgt. Preston of the Mounties and his dog, Yukon King. But in the meantime, don’t bother asking Marie who she’d rather be marooned with on a desert island. Because she’d say,“The squirrel.”

I have a feeling that my responsible firstborn might be wasting her time. Checking my knowledge of the basic principles of law enforcement against Marie’s situation, I had already established that: a) Marie has no powers of arrest; b) she doesn’t get to carry a gun (although Randy has suggested that if they had whips, he and Marie could make Sally and Jennifer obey); and c) if criminals killed her partner, Marie would feel no obligation to hunt them to the ends of the earth. “Why do they even have you there?” I asked her. “They just need someone on Pine Street,” she said. Maybe the forces of law and order think it’s wise to patrol the hinterlands so no one gets any bad ideas.

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Gas There are two main ways to save on this budget-choker: Drive smarter and pick your pumps wisely. AAA’s Fuel Cost Calculator (www.fuelcostcalculator.com) helps you plot out the most efficient route to wherever it is you’re going. And Dad was right: Keep your tires fully inflated, your air filter clean and your engine tuned. Oh, and leave the windows rolled up if you’re going over 40 mph. To save at the pump, get the Gas Buddy app or go to sites such as www.gaspricewatch.com, www.fuelmeup.com, or www.gasbuddy.com to find the cheapest price for gas near you. Also check with your local grocery stores and convenience stores to find out which ones offer rewards cards with discounts at the pump.

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Media We spend a lot of money on technology and media these days, so we need to cut corners where we can. For movies, Redbox is your friend. The DVD rental service, with handy red kiosks located in thousands of stores across the area where you pick up (and return) the DVD you order online, will save your family precious dollars on at-home entertainment. For example, ordering “Rio” On-Demand would have cost my family $4.99; ordering it from Redbox and picking it up at the grocery store six blocks from my house cost me $1. (http://www.redbox.com/)

www.BillShrink.com, which compares your plan to most other major wireless providers to find you the best plan for your particular usage habits and needs. You can either upload your online cell phone bill (to their secure server), or just manually estimate your usage, which requires no personal information. If you’re happy with your current cell phone provider, or are stuck in a two-year contract, at least be sure to study your statement each month to see whether you’re using most of your allotted minutes, text messages and data amounts. If you’re consistently under your allotments, it’s time to drop to a lower tier and save some dough. Robyn Passante is a freelance journalist and mother of two whose husband has threatened to have “It all adds up” etched onto her tombstone someday, which she actually thinks works on more than one level.

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hrist Chapel EMC is a traditional Anglican church with Protestant ideas explained Dr. Tom Hiter, Worship Leader of this unique congregation located in Fairdealing, Marshall County. Anglicanism is a tradition within Christianity comprising churches with historical connections to the Church of England. The faith of Anglicans is founded in the scriptures and the traditions of the apostolic church. They use a set order of service not unlike the Roman Catholic tradition. Churches which call themselves Anglican have identified themselves that way because they use some form or variant of the Book of Common Prayer in the shaping of their worship. The service may include a sermon focused on the Bible, but will always feature readings from the Bible and a series of prayers, hymns and psalms.

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Dr. Tom Hiter and his wife Millie have been married for 41 years. The have three children and are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren. Hiter served our country in the army during the Vietnam War and after the war ended, he married Millie. His military career took him all over the world from places as close as Georgia, to as far as Italy. Hiter finally retired from Ft. Campbell. Hiter and his wife moved to Fairdealing, where they searched for a church that had a traditional 'feel'. They wanted the services to have a special "feeling" which was similar to the churches that they had visited while in the military. The Hiters joined a home based church, and then decided to take a leap of faith and build a church on their family property. Members of the church and friends helped in construction of the facility. The main campus for Christ Chapel is in Fairdealing on Shawnee Bay Road, only about five minutes from Jonathan Elementary School. There is also a 'floating chapel' called the Lighthouse Chapel at Southern Comfort Marina right on Kentucky Lake.It is actually a converted barge with both heating and air conditioning. “We were asked to hold services on Sunday mornings at the campground, and we were happy to accept,”Dr. Hiter shared. People come from the campground and even pull right up on their boats to attend services. “You can fish, take a break to participate in worship, then go right back to fishing!” Dr. Hiter said.

does not have any youth programs but does plan to in the future. During the summer months, especially when there are more visitors at The Lighthouse, Dr. Hiter hopes to hold a vacation Bible school. The home church for Christ Chapel is Christ Church located in Monteagle, Tennessee. Christ Chapel is in the Diocese of the South and operates under Bishop William Millsaps. All missions abroad go through the Episcopal Missionary Church or EMC. Through the EMC, Christ Chapel supports missionaries in South Africa and in the Middle East. Locally, Christ Chapel supports organizations such as Marcella's Kitchen, Johnathan Family Resource Center, Hope Clinic (formerly Haven of Hope), Bags of Love, Marshall County Safe House, and the Marshall County Exceptional Center. “We are traditional, Bible based, personal, and accepting,”Dr. Hiter said. Christ Chapel believes all Christians are of the body of Christ, and believes Jesus Christ is the son of God who lived on the earth with us to save our souls. Dr. Hiter invites “If you are looking for a church where you can be accepted for who you are, please visit us at Christ Chapel.” Sunday morning worship/prayer is at 8:30 A.M. And Wednesday evening worship is at 7 PM. For information or directions please call (270) 354-8819 or visit their website at www.ourchurch.com/member/s/soundretreat.

Christ Chapel encourages member participation during worship and at home worship. Members use the Book of Common Prayer, just as Anglicans have for many years. The prayerbook contains prayers on everything from sickness to military service, and has prayers for families to participate in twice daily. “We enjoy worshiping together in a very traditional format,” Dr. Hiter told me. Following traditions of both the Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox churches, Anglican churches believe everyone is a part of the same church and will not turn anyone away. “We believe that believers are believers, anyone and everyone is welcome to come worship with us and participate in Holy Communion. Rather than a 'sermon' or preaching, Anglicans have an homily: In about twenty minutes or less, the congregation is taught from both the Bible and the Prayer Book. Members are encouraged to study from the prayer book twice daily. “We are truly about traditional worship at Christ Chapel,” said Dr. Hiter.“All of the other things we do like volunteering and picnics are extra events for fun, but when it boils down to it we are firm believers in worship." This small and intimate congregation has a fellowship gathering after Morning Prayer each Sunday morning. “Everyone knows everyone and we are a very close group.” Most of the members are more 'mature' in age, so currently Christ Chapel www.purchaseparenting.com January2012 • 59

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Help a FAT Cat Become a Fit Kitty by Dr. LaNita Flanary Flanary Veterinary Clinic

hannon Harris makes a living staying in shape. As a personal trainer and a fitness instructor in San Diego, California, Harris motivates others to eat right and select the right exercise plans to maintain strong, healthy bodies. Yet her cat, Mugsy, shook the scales at a hefty 23 pounds. “It was embarrassing being fitness instructor and owning a really fat cat,” Harris says. “I use to joke to people who visited my home that they needed to lift with their legs, not their backs, to pick up Mugsy, to avoid injury.” Jokes aside, Harris also knew the health dangers Mugsy faced because of his obesity.The 8-year old cat was prone to weighty problems like diabetes, heart dis-

ease, liver disease and limited mobility. Two years ago, Harris consulted her father Lee Harris, DVM, a veterinarian in private practice in Federal Way, Washington. He prescribed a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and carefully monitored Mugsy’s progress. Gradually, the ounces melted away and pounds disappeared. As Mugsy lost weight, he gained energy to play tag up and down the stairs with Harris. Today, Mugsy weighs in at a muscular, slim 16 pounds – a picture of fitness. “It worked,” Harris says. “Mugsy doesn’t hang around the food bowl with that look of starvation, and he definitely has more energy.” Your cat can make the trip from fat to fit, too. Success starts with you.

Take Those First Steps Cats depend on what owners feed them. Humans have thumbs to open refrigerators; cats do not. Your cat also never borrows the car to sneak out and feast on fat-filled burgers and fries. You control your cat’s diet. So, where do you start? • Schedule a physical examination. Your veterinarian can rule out underlying health problems that can cause weight gain. • Agree on a weight-loss plan that safely and effectively meets your cat’s needs. • Schedule regular veterinary visits to check your cat’s progress. Now, you are ready to trim back your cat’s extra pounds with a two-front attack: nutrition and exercise. Here are nine ways to achieve feline fitness: 1. Never put your cat on a crash diet. Cats should never fast, says Grace Long, DVM, a veterinarian who markets therapeutic diets for Nestle Purina Company in St. Louis, Missouri. “Cats can not go more than two days without eating. Otherwise, they risk developing hepatic lipidosis, a very serious, sometimes deadly, fatty-liver syndrome,” Long says. When a cat does not eat for 48 hours, the body begins to break down its own body fat and muscle as alternative energy sources. Higher concentrations of fat enter the bloodstream and deposits in the liver, causing it

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to malfunction. The liver disease aggravates the situation by causing a cat to lose its appetite. At that point, survival depends on forced feeding using a feeding tube in the esophagus. 2. Introduce new food gradually. If your veterinarian recommends putting your cat on weight-reduction commercial food such as r/d or m/d, don’t go cold turkey. The transition to the new food should take three or four days. This enables your cat to make the switch without causing digestive problems. 3. Go slowly. Aim for a slow and steady weekly weight loss not to exceed 2% of your cat’s total body weight. For example, an overweight 15-pound cat needs about 5 months to safely reach a healthy weight of 12 pounds. 4. Measure daily portions. Rather than dumping food into your cat’s bowl, use a measuring cup to dole out the portion recommended by your veterinarian. Work with him or her to ensure you provide the proper portion – not too much or too little. A 12-pound cat, on average, requires 265 calories daily compared to a big-boned 20-pound cat that needs 442 calories a day. 5. Limit treats. Treats should account for no more than 10% of your cat’s total daily food intake. Avoid high-calorie varieties. Fool your cat by offering tiny pieces of a treat rather than a whole one. Better yet, replace treat time with calorie-free alternatives such as playing, grooming, and chatting with your cat. These activities also help deepen your bond. 6. Serve your cat more mini meals. Help your cat burn more calories by dividing daily portions into two or three smaller meals instead of free feeding. Eating and digestion burn calories. 7. Provide plenty of water. Provide your cat with a few bowls of fresh, filtered water around the house. Water helps with digestion and elimination. 8. Make exercise fun. Cats won’t voluntarily join the gym or hop on the treadmill with you. Put some fun into feline workouts. Tap into your cat’s predatory

nature with toys that trigger them to chase, leap and pounce. All these actions build muscle tone and reduce fat. Find the toy or game your cat loves the best. Some cats prefer quiet toys, such as chasing the beams of a penlight against a darkened wall. Some like toys that make noise when they pounce on them. Others go gaga for fishing pole types of toys. Aim for few mini workouts lasting 5 minutes or more at a time. One client found her cat enjoys being fitted with a harness and taken for half-hour walks around her backyard. 9. Sneak in some calorie-burning activities. Locate the food bowl at the top or bottom of the stairs to create a mini aerobic workout for your cat. One client places her cat’s food bowl in the basement of her three-story home. This way, the cat must do at least 100 steps a day. These days, when Shannon Harris arrives home after a full day of teaching aerobics or other fitness classes, her now trim Mugsy stands ready for a friendly game of tag, laser-pointer chase or snagging a toy mouse in midair.“I’ve realized that I’ve given the best gift I could give Mugsy – a healthier life,”Harris says.“I look forward to many healthy years with him.” If you have any questions concerning your cat’s weight, contact your local veterinarian.

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Make-Believe Play by Dr. Joy Navan Navan Consulting

any, many years ago our family had milk and eggs delivered on our doorstep by the milkman. I remember well that one day when I decided to use the eggs to make “pies.”I took the carton of eggs around the corner of our house to my play yard by our big tree swing and, in no time, I had the most beautiful mud pies laid out in a row! Of course my mother did not quite appreciate my handiwork and this was long before toy kitchen sets came with their own cake mixes and the like. Looking back, I still thrill at the imaginative play of my childhood when my brothers and I could create just about anything with what we found in our environment. Blankets became tents or capes, sticks were teepees or sabers; and the wooded creek at the back of our property was our very own fairy kingdom. Little did we realize then that we were not only having fun, but we were also enriching our minds and enhancing our emotional development. There was a piece on National Public Radio a few weeks ago in which the commentator, Alix Spiegel, described the first

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time we saw a television commercial that advertised a toy other than around the Christmas holidays. It was on the Mickey Mouse Club, in 1955. That is the day that many point to as significant in terms of how play has changed over the years. From that time on, American children began to focus on a specific toy to have fun, rather than on the play itself. Prior to that, children did as my siblings and I did; they improvised, made up their own play, and set their own rules. Educational psychologists such as myself recognize play as a critical part of a child’s development from the toddler years throughout childhood. Early on, functional play helps the child develop motor skills. Beginning around three years children begin constructive play, in which they make things with blocks, crayons, or puzzles. During those same years, functional play is accompanied by make-believe play in which the child acts out roles. Children might choose to be a prince or princess, a doctor, a pirate or perhaps a parent. Later, beginning at around six years, when the child understands the concept of rules, he or she may choose passive games like board games or active

games like kickball, tag, or Mother May I. Each of the play stages is important for the child because they all promote cognitive, behavioral and social development. Make-believe and other types of play have many benefits. They enhance the child’s creativity, promote problem-solving, and teach socialization skills. Perhaps most importantly, they help the child to learn to self-regulate. Spiegel, the NPR commentator, reported on a study that was done in the 1940’s in which children were asked to stand still. Three year-olds could not do so at all, but 5-year-olds were able to be still for around three minutes. Seven year-olds were able to self-regulate and be still as long as the researchers requested. In 2001, psychologists repeated the study and found that this century’s 5-year-olds were at the previous study’s 3-year-olds. The older 7-year-olds were scarcely at the 5-year-old level.

benefit us all.We would see that – as our oldest son did when he was in his sandbox creating the most marvelous magical worlds or when our youngest son went to a stand of trees in our yard that he called his magic place – children need to have the time and space to make-believe, for real. References: Spiegal, A. (2008). Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills. Retrieved February 21, 2008 from www.npr.org. Dacey, J.S. & Travers, J.F. (2006). Human Development Across the Lifespan,6th Edition.New York: Mcgraw-Hill. Dr.Joy Navan and is an associate professor and a consultant in education.She brings to this series 39 years in the profession, including her work as a classroom teacher,a teacher of the gifted,and a teacher of teachers.

Self-regulation, controlling one’s feelings and attention, is a highly important skill for children. It is a strong predictor of success in school, it benefits the child’s ability to socialize well with others, and it helps children to manage their behavior in positive ways. In make-believe play children practice private speech; they narrate their own stories, selfcorrect and make decisions as they perceive themselves in social settings as they play house, play school, or create other imaginative environments. On the other hand, the more structured the play, such as in current environments, where the child is besieged with lessons and rules as imposed by adults, the more make-believe play and selfregulation are repressed. My suggestion to parents is to encourage imaginative play and to de-emphasize toys and video games whenever possible. When the child enters school playtime remains crucial. However, with the emphasis on testing, adequate time for recess has become a luxury that more and more educators choose to disregard. Getting back in touch with how the child develops and what enhances that development would

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Paducah Board of Education . . . . . . .Page 28

Western Baptist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2

www.flanaryvet.com

www.paducah.k12.ky.us

www.westernbaptist.com

Funky Monkey Pottery Company . .Page 6

Paducah Jazzercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26

Wheeler Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . .Page 67

Gate 28 Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 45

www.jazzercise.com

www.wheelermedicalspa.com

Sara Gipson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44

Paducah Parks Services . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 58

William Carter Photography . . . . . . .Page 41

www.century21.com

www.paducahky.gov

www.wmcartersphotography.com

Gaya Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46

Paducah Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . .Page 63

WKCTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 29

www.gayahart.blogspot.com

www.paducahpediatricdentistry.com

www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Graham’s Baby Doll Nursery . . . . . . . .Page 61

Paducah Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14

WKMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47

Harmony Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 63

www.lourdes-pad.org

www.wkms.org

Horses, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55

Paducah Professional Associates . . .Page 57

Woodman of the World . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4

www.horsesinc.org

Paducah Symphony Orchestra . . . . .Page 21

www.woodman.org

Hwang’s Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 32

www.paducahsymphony.org

Working Artist Studio

www.hwangs-martialarts.com

Parkview Nursing &

Innovative Ophthalmology . . . . . . . .Page 34

www.wellspringsderm.com

Canvas Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19

Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5

www.lowertownartdistrict.com

www.Drbbowers.com

www.LCCA.com/parkviewky

Yaya’s Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19

Jenny’s Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 50

Personal Best Aesthetics

www.yayaspaducah.com

Jim Stott Magic Classroom . . . . . . . . .Page 4 www.jimstottmagic.com

and Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 www.paducahwomensclinic.com

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