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It’sTheEditorsLife... Britt Allgood & Karen Hammond – Married December 4th, 2010 I wanted to share a few of the images from our wedding. Britt and I want to thank everyone who came and made it such a special day. A big “thank you” to my son John for giving me away, and my daughter Deanna and Grandson Elijah for standing by my side. I’m so glad Britt’s immediate family were there to celebrate with us. Thanks to Rev. Pamela Gordon for her beautiful and thoughtful ceremony and to Brad Rankin Jr. for capturing the moments so perfectly. The Grand Lodge on 5th Street was just the right venue for a small wedding but I couldn’t have decorated it without Cassie’s help. (I don’t believe ‘wedding decorator’ is in her job description but she’s very good at it!) Artisan Kitchen made the most perfect cupcakes we’ve ever tasted! The question I am asked constantly is,“How’s married life? And my answer is usually,“About the same as non-married life was!” But you know what…its better! Thank you for your support this past year. I’m looking forward to putting together another 12 exciting issues of Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine. I wish every one of my readers, family and friends a very wonderful 2011 filled with happiness, good health and prosperity.
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Tableof Contents Cover Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Paducah McCracken County Convention Center Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Challenger Learning Center By: Crystal Engler Family Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Foster Parenting-Are Your Concerns Stopping You? By: Kenneth Williams MAE, MSTA Health Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Understanding Seasonal Flu By: Jamie Lober Fatherhood Fodder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Help For The Imagination Impaired By: Rick Epstein Active Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Headaches By: Dr. Heath Schipp School Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Whole Child Assessment By: Dr. Joy Navan Doctor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 A Different Kind Of New Year’s Resolution By: Dr. Sarah Shelton Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 3rd Annual “Desserts First” In Paducah By: Angela Hatton
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Calendar Of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Healthy Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Don’t Forget About RSV This Season By: William P. Hitchcock & Dr. David Schell Family Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Calculating Child Support By: Deanna W. Henschel Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 The C!RCA Is Coming To Town By: Robin Gericke
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ur cover this month features some of our local youth all dressed up for their prom – in this case, prom at the Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center! Our models are Ashley Ciallella - Lone Oak HS, Taylor Drennan - Paducah Tilghman HS, Mitchell Peeler - Lyon County, Macey Smith - Lone Oak HS, and Kallie Till from Marshall County HS.Their corsages and flowers are courtesy of In Bloom, their make-up was designed by Clinique* at Dillard’s, Kentucky Oaks Mall and the décor for our prom setting was supplied by Occasions Unlimited. It’s been just over a year since the Convention Center Complex, which includes the Julian M. Carroll Convention Center and the Paducah Expo Center, has been managed by the Convention Center Corporation. For many years the attached hotel ran the facility. During the past eighteen months, the Julian M. Carroll Convention Center underwent a nearly $5 million renovation. And it’s an amazing transformation - from the beautiful carpet to the newly painted walls it’s clear that it’s ready for events both large and small. Many things you can’t immediately see were renovated and replaced, and the facility has new heating and air, electrical and fiber optic cable. The Convention Center Complex is owned and governed by the Convention Center Corporation and the corporation’s Board of Directors. The McCracken County Fiscal Court and the Paducah City Commission jointly appoint the board. The facilities are financially supported by a percentage of the Transient Room Tax imposed on hotels/motels, rental rates from use of
the facilities and subsidies from McCracken County and the City of Paducah.The Convention Center is actively managed by the Convention Center Corporation’s Board of Directors who hired a new Executive Director, J. Patrick Kerr, in September of 2009. Kerr has a lot of experience: He worked at the St. Louis Marriott Hotel in the Convention Sales area and spent 13 years as Director of Marketing at Jackson Purchase Energy Corp. So he not only has marketing experience to bring the business to the area, but the convention experience to take care of the customers once they have decide to use the center.
This is one big center! The Convention Center Complex is huge, encompassing over 40,000 square feet of premium convention space which includes the 18,000 square foot River Ballroom, along with an additional 40,000 square feet of open space in the Expo Center. It is sure to suit any of any meeting, banquet or trade show needs. The river ballroom alone can comfortably seat upwards of 1,500 for dinner! Of course many individuals, companies and organizations don’t need such a large space. They may be looking for a small meeting room, or an intimate setting for a wedding. Kerr explained that you only have to pay for the amount of space you use.“Yes, we can seat 1,500 people easily,” he told me.“But if you only have 50 people in your event then we only charge you for the space you use. A Small meeting room for 25 people for instance, will only cost you $500 for the whole day. With that in mind, the rates become very reasonable for the space that you need.”
Convention complex is an ideal location for a prom. “The Convention Center Complex will never book two proms simultaneously,” Kerr assured me.“When you have your prom at our center the entire space is yours! You get all the chairs, tables, set up, clean up and staff during the event that you need. You walk in the door, decorate and enjoy! When the hotel managed the property you had to use their catering at the facility and so the price was locked in. Now, anyone can cater here so you have the flexibility to choose who you use and how much you spend. We’ve tried to think of everything when it comes to prom and there are lots of extras at the Convention Center. You can come in the day before the event at no charge, (as long as nothing is booked,) to decorate and set up. The loading dock is covered and all-weather friendly. Kerr is pleased to host a prom committee meeting at ‘This article is paid advertising and the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.’
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no charge in a private room. And, don’t forget that when you rent space at the convention center you also get a huge parking lot with easy access, a drive-under canopy for drop off and pick up in the rain, and a huge lobby for registration or check in - all this is included!
The Convention & Expo Center is a busy place. From September of 2009 through October 2010, the Convention & Expo Center has welcomed more than 20,000 guests through the doors. This excludes the 30,000 estimated guests that visit each year for the American Quilters Society Show and Contest. The facility has held many diverse events throughout the year including weddings, trade shows, corporate training meetings, reunions, martial arts wrestling, parties and holiday events, classic cars auctions and even roller derby meets! It is encouraging to note that after a bit more than a year of being actively managed, the Center is seeing a lot of repeat business. Further, bookings for the next six months include weddings, holiday events, training seminars and the Paducah Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast which will be held at the facility beginning this January 2011.
Are you ready to take a tour? Kerr is read to show you around this newly renovated center. Right now it’s decorated for the holidays but the lobby, in particular, will always have seasonal décor. For more information please contact Kerr at (270) 408-1346 or visit www.PaducahConventions.com to sign-up for a monthly email, Conventional Wisdom. a *Clinique Make-up artists were: Allee Blackburn, Cassie Dillingham, Ashley Mulder, Karen Ramey & Morgen Rolfe
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t's hard to believe the 25th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion is upon us. January 28, 1986 was the fateful day that nearly every American old enough to remember can tell you where they were when they heard the news. I was sitting in an elementary school classroom watching it on television. It is a memory that will always stick with me.
Student working on a mission
The Challenger Mission was somewhat unique, as my teacher at the time explained to us, because this exploration included the first member of the Teacher in Space Project, Christa McAuliffe. For this reason, many people viewed the launch live. In the aftermath of the Challenger accident, the crew's families wanted to do something to continue the crew's educational mission. The Challenger Learning Center was created as a living memorial to the lives that were lost. The national organization, Challenger Center for Space Science Education, consists of 50 centers across the nation and the world. Paducah has a Challenger Learning Center (CLC) on the West Kentucky Community and Technical College's campus. The CLC at Paducah is a result of a partnership between Paducah Junior College, Inc. and West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Through financial support from federal and state government, as well as our local community, construction began for the CLC in April of 2001. The center officially opened in August of 2002, which marked the 44th national Challenger Center for Space Education.
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10,000 others, campers, clubs, scouts, community groups, public missions, Space Day participants, have been involved, as well. I spoke with Mellisa Duncan, Director of the CLC. "We're here to honor the Challenger crew. It's a living memorial in which we carry on the mission of the crew, since their goal was an educational one," she explained. The CLC has touched the lives of countless students. "I participate in Club Challenger, which meets once a month after school,” Emily Hodges, a 5th grade student at St. Mary told me.“We do all kinds of cool science experiments. My friends and I really like science, and I've been going to Club Challenger since 2009."
Student working on a mission
The Challenger Learning Center strives to continue the educational mission of the Challenger crew. Over 52,000 students have flown missions at the Paducah center and
Not only does the CLC teach children that science and space can be fun, it also teaches kids in our area a great deal about technology, engineering, and math. "I've learned what it takes to be an astronaut, what kinds of experiments they have to perform, how people go out on moonwalks,” Hodges told me. “I've also learned about the human body and how you build up strength to go out in space. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor, so all of the physical aspects
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CommunityNews Paducah's Challenger Learning Center hosted an essay contest. The contest was open to 5th through 7th grade students who have participated in any one of the CLC’s programs. The topic was titled From Tragedy to Triumph. Students were asked to write a persuasive essay about whether or not the American space program should have continued after the Challenger STS 51L accident. On January 28, the anniversary of the tragic accident, the winner of the contest (and their classroom) will get to spend the day with Kentucky's astronaut Terry Wilcutt.
Emily and Sierra Wilson building a moon colony.
of the things we're learning will probably help me." For the 25th anniversary of the Challenger accident,
Paducah is lucky enough to have at its hands a wonderful resource for space science. Through tragedy, the Challenger Learning Center has formed to teach the students of today and hopefully, the astronauts of tomorrow. Challenger Learning Center is available for school trips and club visits. For more information about Paducah's Challenger Learning Center, visit www.clcpad ucah.org. a
Find quality child care — Look for the STARS!
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arents need to know their children’s best interests are being looked after in a child care setting. Finding quality child care is as easy as looking – or asking – for the STARS. STARS for KIDS NOW is Kentucky’s voluntary quality rating system for child care providers. All STARS providers must meet certain quality indicators above state licensing minimums. Quality child care can make a difference in: ZBetter parent-child relations. ZGreater thinking skills. ZBetter attention skills. ZEnhanced academic performance. ZBetter relationships with peers. Give your child the chance to shine. Learn more:
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FamilyMatters By: Kenneth Williams MAE, MSTA
Foster Parenting-Are Your Concerns Stopping You?
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five-year-old boy is rushed to the hospital after police arrest his parents because they’ve turned their home into a meth lab. The little boy has been exposed to potentially lethal chemicals and once recovered, finds himself in need of a home. A 14-year-old girl has been removed from the care of her biological father after years of abuse and neglect. State workers seek to find a family who will offer her a new home where she can find safety and support. We’ve all seen the headlines, we’ve all seen their stories on television and many of us have often considered the possibility of opening up our homes to these children who need the stability that a loving, caring home can provide. But what’s stopping us? Foster parenting may be a calling that tugs on our hearts, but it comes with many questions and just as many misconceptions and myths that often keep us from following up on our good intentions. “Debunking some of these myths is vital as the need for quality, caring foster parents is as high now as ever,” Maggie Winters, Foster Care Recruiter and Trainer for Sunrise Children’s Services, tells me.
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The following are several of the common misconceptions regarding foster parenting and the truth that counters each one:
“I’m not sure my family could afford an extra child in our home.” Foster Parents receive generous reimbursement to offset the cost of raising a child and agencies involved in care understand that there are costs involved in having another person in the home. It’s true that expenses like groceries, gas, school supplies, clothes, utilities and miscellaneous items will rise when a foster child enters a home. This reimbursement helps a family recover added expenses so parents can instead focus on making the child feel at home. Many foster care programs offer additional financial supports such as clothing allowances and mileage reimbursements. Also, each child in foster care qualifies for a Kentucky
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idential programs where they can receive specialized and intensive counseling. Those with more mild issues or when they have completed treatment are eligible for foster care.
“Most foster parents are just in it for the Foster Parents receive extensive training to help them undermoney.” While that is a common misconception, that’s not what we’ve found from most individuals who inquire about becoming foster parents,” said Roxanne Tromly, Director of Foster Care Recruiting and Training for Sunrise.“The people who express an interest and follow through with the training and certification process are doing so after much thought and prayer. They truly want to provide stable and loving homes for children who can no longer live with their parents.”
“I’m not sure I’m qualified to deal with kids who may have serious issues.” When the state assumes custody of a child, the child is categorized according to any behavioral issues they may have. Those with the most severe issues are typically placed in res-
stand these children’s issues and they are given techniques to provide appropriate discipline and rewards. Program staff also receive training to ensure that each child referred to the home is a good match for the family based on the family’s strengths. Foster Parents with most agencies, also benefit from a system that provides 24/7 support and respite care for parents who may feel they just need a weekend break.
“I’m too young.” The minimal age requirement is typically 21.The professional training and certification process will equip even younger foster parents for the task of providing a safe, loving environment for a child.
“I’m too old and I’ve finally finished raising my own children.” Some agencies do have a maximum age requirement of 65, however those older than 65 are still considered if they are in good health and are willing and able to participate in a child’s life. Older foster parents may get renewed energy and sense of purpose by opening themselves and their homes to a young person. Most agencies recognize that you are as young as you feel and therefore will not let age stand in the way of a good home for a children.
“I wouldn’t want to see the kids returned back to abusive parents.” No one who is involved in the foster care system wants to return kids to abusive situations. That’s why the social workers and court system do investigation and ongoing follow-ups and treatment with the families to correct those problems before kids are returned to those homes. The foster care providers can assist the State and the biological family by providing services that will enable the family to be reunified successfully. It’s important to understand that many times these parents have made mistakes and exhibited poor parenting skills because that is how they were raised. In many situations providers see foster
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“I’d get too attached to the child to just be a foster parent.” This can be a legitimate concern by those who truly want to show love and compassion toward a hurting child. However, this fear shouldn’t stop you from reaching out and helping a child. These children need people who will get attached to them, care for them and love them. These are things that may be foreign to their experience so far in life. “Our kids will never survive if people don’t step outside their comfort zone and invest in the lives of these children,” Renita Boone, Foster Care Specialist, told me. As a foster parent you are working with a team of people who will provide help and support to both you and the child. This team will be there to help you through challenging times which includes dealing with the
sense of loss you feel when a foster child leaves. However, a child leaving your home is not always the end the relationship.When you build these loving bonds with children, they will often continue contact and visits with you even after they have left your home. Actually, sometimes the foster family is the only consistent, permanent family environment this child will ever have. Foster parenting isn’t for everyone, but it might be right for you and if it’s something you’ve ever considered, you deserve to know the facts. Foster parenting isn’t a job, but it is a challenge. The rewards are not measured by a monthly reimbursement check, but rather by changed lives and the knowledge that you’ve made a real difference. It is the hardest but most rewarding thing you can ever do,” said Cyrilla Green, foster parent for 15 years. a Kenneth Williams is a Foster Care Program Director for Sunrise Children’s Services. Sunrise is a private provider of care to children who have suffered abuse and neglect. They are licensed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and accredited by the Joint Commission.
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HealthTips By: Jamie Lober
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f your child has the flu, you know it.“Your child will feel like he has been hit by a truck, will not want to get up and move around and will just want to lie in bed and do nothing,” said Dr. John Cecil, Medical Director of RediCare at Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Everything hurts.“Their hair hurts, arms hurt, muscles hurt, muscles ache, they are extremely miserable and just feel terrible,” said Cecil. Flu season often seems never-ending. “The flu season typically runs through March and of course the H1N1 can even run into the summer,” said Dr. David Saxon, physician with Baptist Prime Care. Oddly enough, everybody thinks that any winter health worry is the flu so you have to be careful about what you are referencing and whether it is influenza A or B.
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Know the signs “Specific influenza disease is fairly classic in the symptoms in which a child has a very abrupt, immediate onset of high fever, body aches, chills, cough and congestion,” explained April Dunning, Physician Assistant at Paducah Pediatrics. Since the flu is so common, some parents automatically assume if their child is achy that he has the flu. The truth is that other conditions can mimic the flu. “Some people get strep throat which can cause body aches, sore throat, a little cough and high fever. Mononucleosis can also cause similar symptoms,” said Saxon.
The tough part is recovery “There is usually no cure for flu because flu is a virus and we have no cure whatsoever for any viruses,” said Dunning.
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Antibiotics kill bacteria but have no purpose in treating the flu. There are some treatments available if symptoms are caught very early. If you can catch the flu in the first twelve to twenty-four hours, there is a medicine your child can use. “Tamiflu is an actual pill you take for five days twice a day and it really helps,” said Cecil. Relenza is another option which is an inhaled medication but is often contraindicated for children with respiratory illnesses.“These anti-viral medicines can shorten the course of the flu but do not kill the flu by any means and are not one hundred percent necessary,” said Dunning.
Most children just require the basics “They need fever reducers, pain relievers, rest and lots of fluids to keep the body hydrated,” said Dunning. If your child is considered high risk, he should go to the pediatrician. Your child should stay home from school until he has been feverfree for twenty-four hours without the use of fever-reducing medications. The flu usually runs a fever for five to seven days so if it were to extend beyond that, your child should see the doctor.“If someone comes in with the flu, the nurse takes a nasal swab and does a rapid detection test in the office which tells if you have flu A or B,” said Dunning. Symptoms and treatment are the same so this is the only way to differentiate between the two. If you are within the window of treatment, the doctor will consider the severity of the case, how sick the child is and how at risk he is for complications when deciding whether anti-viral medicines can be of benefit.
Understand when a situation is concerning “If your child goes two or three days without a fever, starts to feel better and all of a sudden the fever comes back and he feels worse, that is a good sign of a secondary infection which would mean a trip to the doctor,” said Dunning. The key is to get on board and protect your child so he does not have to suffer from this horrible virus. It is normal for kids to fear shots but sometimes they are advisable. “It is a little bitty prick in your child’s arm to prevent him from seven days of missing school or not getting out of bed for the week,” said Cecil. The shot is recommended for everybody six months and above. It is constantly modified to address the current virus.“Each year they try to incorporate the most prevalent forms that were around the last year and put them in the flu shot to prevent them,” said Saxon. The flu can change every year.
It is a myth that the flu shot can cause the flu “Since it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to work, if you get vaccinated in the middle of flu season and were
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HealthTips exposed to the flu when you went to the clinic, the vaccine did not cause the virus,” said Dunning. It used to be the case that you could get a mild flu-like illness but that is no longer the reality.“The way the vaccine is formulated it is just the proteins off of the viral capsule or the shell of the virus that are included in the vaccine and you are not supposed to have any type of flu illness associated with that,” said Saxon. Some people have reactions but that is rare.
Do not think that just because flu season has begun that it is too late to get vaccinated. “We may have a wave now and a wave again in February,” said Saxon. Pediatricians recall that H1N1 scared everybody last year and triggered parents to bring their kids in for the flu vaccine.“When kids got vaccinated we did not really see influenza A or B so it works,” said Dunning. The other means of prevention is good hygiene especially when you go out in public.“If your child handles things, try to use an antiseptic lotion or wash his hands before he eats or has to touch anything around his mouth area because that is how he contracts the virus, through his respiratory tract into his nose or mouth,” said Saxon. Staying away from crowds is another great tip. “When there is a high volume of flu in the community, it is probably best not to be out any more than you need,” said Saxon. By doing your part to maximize your immune system to fight infections, you can try to avoid the flu. However, it can happen to anyone.“If you are getting worse instead of better, always let the doctor look,” said Cecil. a
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ey, you’re gonna sit on Bob the Builder!” my 3-yearold shouted.
Obligingly, I moved toward the next chair.“Thomas (the Tank Engine) is sittin’ there!” Intent on eating breakfast, I did not ask how a locomotive can sit in a chair. Apparently, every one of the chairs around the breakfast table was occupied by an imaginary character, with others deployed around the room to block my laborious morning progress. I admire Wendy’s imagination, although if it were any stronger we’d need to get her looked at by a specialist. I can pretend a bit, but my imagination is too weak to power imaginary playmates. Even as a kid playing sandlot baseball I was uncomfortable with using “ghost runners”on the bases when actual flesh-and-dirt players were in short supply. Mimes make me look away. The vague and the abstract are disturbing to me.The son of two librarians, I like things to be visible and touchable, and, if possible, lined up and numbered. And this preference becomes stronger the older I get. Now for the third time, I have a little child who is peopling my path with imaginary creatures. Most of them are cartoon characters. If the unauthorized use of copyrighted material in games of make-believe were prohibited by law, she’d be in jail. But even more frightening to her than a limo full of intellectual-property lawyers is a nasty species of imaginary characters that sprang from her own fevered brain. I’m talking about the Fatsos. Besides being big, scary and overweight, they are all over the place, especially at night. And they eat children, shoes and all. Wendy is like Dr. Frankenstein. She created the evil Fatsos just for the excitement of it. And now that they exist, they cause her nothing but trouble. I tried to help her get a handle on the Fatso problem with a bedtime story in which she tames the biggest one, and it becomes her friend. But she started interrupting and objecting whenever the Wendy in my story made any peaceful overture toward a Fatso. I had to acknowledge that Wendy knows more
about the Fatsos than I do, and she doesn’t trust them. About eight years ago, when I was at my peak of fatherly playfulness, I was pretty good at pretending to be a pirate or a bear. If I stretch, I can still do it. But imagining the presence of these third-party figments has always been way out of my range. I don’t even understand how Wendy does it.What is the arrangement? Is she wishing, pretending or actually hallucinating? Maybe it’s just a gamesmanship ploy, whereby she gains ascendancy over her bossy dad – hemming him in with a few words and gestures that impede his movements and generally cause him to play the fool. In any case, last week I got a little help with this small problem from an old friend – James Stewart. The kids and I watched a DVD of the classic film “Harvey,”in which he plays Elwood P. Dowd, a gentle inebriate who is accompanied at all times by an invisible 8-foot rabbit. Mr. Dowd buys drinks for his imaginary friend, introduces him to people and generally causes folks to make way for Harvey. Despite his gentleness, Mr. Dowd has an extremely in-your-face way of running interference for his imaginary pal. And he makes all those non-seeing people look foolish. Seeing my favorite old-time actor working so convincingly with an invisible rabbit, inspired me to improve my interaction with Wendy’s figments. I resolved that, like Wendy and Mr. Dowd, I would be aggressive about them. It used to be that when Wendy said, “Watch out! Dora’s monkey is sleeping there,”I would just step around the designated patch of floor-space. Now I hold open the back door, and say, “C’mon, Boots. Go outside and climb a tree.” I’ve had similar interactions with Dora the Explorer herself and SpongeBob. Wendy lets her figments follow my orders, but she’s just humoring me; she knows I can’t really see them. She seems to appreciate the effort though, which may be all that keeps her from imagining a more-amusing father for herself. a Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com
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ActiveCare By: Dr. Heath Schipp, D.C. Active Care Chiropractic
Headaches
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f you have had a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches can be dull,throbbing,stabbing,nauseating,and downright debilitating. If there was only one type of headache, then treatment would be much easier,however this is not the case. Headaches come in many shapes and sizes with no simple answers. Headaches can have many “triggers” or causing agents. These include: food, loud noises, bright lights, stress, too much or too little sleep, exercise, blood pressure, alcohol, and hormonal changes. Misalignment of the bones in the neck and upper back is another overlooked problem. When these bones move out of their normal position, the nerves and blood vessels that go to the head are affected, and a headache can be triggered.
What type of headache do I have? Tension headaches are the most common headache in the
United States.Tension headaches involve pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas.The headache sufferer usually has a dull, achy pain on one or both sides of their head. They can occur at any age, but are most common in adults and adolescents. If a headache occurs two or more times weekly for several months or longer, the condition is considered chronic. Tension headaches result from the contraction of neck and scalp muscles. One cause of this muscle contraction is a response to stress, depression, or anxiety. Any activity that causes the head to be held in one position for a long time without moving can cause this headache. Some examples include typing or use of computers, fine work with the hands, and the use of a microscope. Sleeping in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an abnormal position can also trigger this type of headache. Vascular headaches include migraines and cluster headaches. These headaches have intense stabbing and throbbing pain,which occurs because the blood vessels to the head and neck rapidly dilate. Migraine sufferers can be debilitated because of the nausea, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue, and vertigo that commonly accompany the headaches. Migraines generally last from hours to a few days. Cluster headaches have similar symptoms but occur in clusters. The symptoms last from minutes to hours, but the headaches occur up to eight times a day and can last for many days. Vertebrogenic headaches are caused by problems in the neck and are felt in the head, neck, and face. Their pains are generally dull and achy. Many causes include trauma to the neck, arthritis, and poor posture which causes irritation to the vertebral nerve roots. The pain is commonly associated with muscle tension in the neck, which brings on tension headaches.
What can you do? Follow these suggestions from the ACA: • If you spend a large amount of time in one fixed position, such as in front of a computer, on a sewing machine, typing or reading, take a break and stretch for a few minutes to one hour. The stretches should take your head and neck through their comfortable range of motion. • Low-impact exercise may help relieve the pain associated with primary headaches. However, if you are prone to
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dull, throbbing headaches avoid heavy exercising and concentrate on activities such as walking and lowimpact aerobics. • Avoid teeth clenching. The upper teeth should never touch the lowers, except when swallowing. This results in stress at the tempormandibular joints (TMJ) - these are the joints that connect your jaw to your skull which leads to TMJ irritation and tension headaches. • Consult your chiropractor if headaches come more frequently than once per month. • Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration that can lead to headaches. • Avoid caffeine. Foods such as chocolate, coffee, sodas, and cocoa contain forms of this stimulant. • Avoid foods with a high salt or sugar content. These foods may cause migraines resulting in sensitivity to light, noise, or abrupt movements. • Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages. These drinks can dehydrate you and cause headache pain. • Other headache sufferers may want to avoid not only caffeine, but also high fat foods, dairy products, red meat, and salty foods. These suggestions should help you get through the minor headache. Please consult your chiropractor if headaches persist because chiropractic has had excellent results with patients with headaches. a
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SchoolNotes By: Dr. Joy Navan
Whole Child Assessment
Navan Consulting
Giftedness is a greater awareness, a greater sensitivity, and a greater ability to understand and transform perceptions into intellectual and emotional experiences. Dr. Annemarie Roeper
Parents and teachers that I work with often ask me the question, “What is giftedness?” When I answer with information that goes beyond the typical expectation that gifted children are those with a high IQ, listeners often become confused because they have for so long been told that high IQ equals gifted or gifted equals high IQ. This month’s article explores the many dimensions of giftedness and the fact that a quantitative test falls short of recognizing all the facets and needs of a gifted child.
Myths of Giftedness Gifted Child Quarterly is a professional journal that informs those who specialize in gifted education of current research in the field. A recent issue of the journal examined eighteen myths about the gifted that researchers identified in 1982.The myths were mistaken beliefs about gifted children
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accepted as truths by educators, parents, and the public. Unfortunately, twenty-seven years later, the facts regarding
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the same issues remain misunderstood. We will examine several of the myths in the next few issues of Paducah Parenting and Family. For now, let us continue with our consideration of the many facets of giftedness. From its early beginnings in the 19th century, researchers in the field of gifted education who studied gifted children believed that high IQ was only one indication of giftedness. Regrettably, many outside the field think that finding a high IQ number is all we need in order to “label” the child. A wise graduate student I had the pleasure of working with had a wonderful explanation of why labeling a child was not in the child’s best interests. As she said, “A label is something you wear; an identification is something you are.” Her statement makes a lot of sense when looking at whole child assessment as well. One piece of the child (an IQ score) does not capture the identity of who the child is. As Borland (2009) asserted, “Equating IQ and giftedness is problematic…The quantitative nature of IQ’s seems to beguile certain people into taking them too seriously…This can result in absurdities such as admitting (and, thus, labeling as “gifted”) a student with a score of, say 130 on an IQ test and not admitting (and, thus, labeling as “not gifted”) a student with a score of 129” (p. 237). Realizing the myth of equating high IQ with giftedness, the Columbus Group’s definition of giftedness continues to attract the attention and explain the beliefs of experts in the field. "Giftedness is asynchronous development in which advanced cognitive abilities and heightened intensity combine to create inner experiences and awareness that are qualitatively different from the norm. This asynchrony increases with higher intellectual capacity. The uniqueness of the gifted renders them particularly vulnerable and requires modifications in parenting, teaching and counseling in order for them to develop optimally." In the above definition, asynchronous means that different aspects of the child – social development, emotional development, and intellectual development – do not develop at the same rate. A three year old who is reasoning at the level we would expect from a nine year old will not necessarily react emotionally as a nine year old. A specialist in gifted development who studies and understands the dynamics of asynchronous development is able to discern and interpret the unique potential and needs of the gifted child.
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SchoolNotes Whole Child Assessment Given our understandings, how can we assess children in a more comprehensive way, which will allow us to perceive and understand how a child reveals traits and characteristics of giftedness that IQ or other standardized tests do not disclose? Annemarie Roeper, an eminent leader in the field of gifted education, developed an assessment procedure that provides parents and educators with a view of the whole child in terms of the child’s intellectual, social, and
emotional giftedness – the AM Roeper Qualitative Assessment Method® (QA).The QA process gathers information from a variety of sources. Parents share a narrative that describes the early development of the child. They share highlights of significance about developmental milestones, sensitivities, and other qualitative information. Then the QA practitioner meets with the parents to discuss the narrative and to gather other information.The goal of the first session with parents is for them and the practitioner to establish a trusting partnership in which they will become the best advocates for their child as their understandings increase. The next step in the assessment model is to spend time with the child. In this session, the child is the only agenda. The practitioner has no specific questions; rather she observes the whole self of the child and gathers significant information about who the child is and what characteristics of giftedness the child discloses. The evidence gathered represents emotional, developmental and other features that cannot be quantified by a paper and pencil test. In the interview, the child may play in silence or sometimes interacts with the specialist. This phase of the assessment process is crucial since the gifted practitioner has a multitude of skills that allow her to observe and understand verbal, nonverbal, emotional sensitivities, and other information. The final piece of the assessment process is to meet again with the child’s parents and share the image of the child that the practitioner captures.Thus, the parents learn to perceive and honor the Self of their child and to advocate for the child with a stronger understanding of the child’s uniqueness and needs. The parents may choose to share this information with their child’s school in the form of a report that the practitioner can prepare. It is my reward to see the wonderful growth and opportunities that open up for our gifted children as a result of whole child, qualitative assessment! Please feel free to contact me if I can provide other information. Next month, we will examine some other myths of giftedness. a References: Borland, JH. (2009). Myth 2: The gifted constitute 3% to 5% of the population. Moreover, Giftedness equals high IQ, which is a stable measure of aptitude. Gifted Child Quarterly, 53, 236-241. Columbus Group (1991, July). Unpublished transcript of the meeting of the Columbus Group. Columbus, Ohio. Roeper, A. (2000). Giftedness is heart and soul. Gifted Education Communicator, 31(4), 32-33, 56-58. Joy Navan is a professor emeritus of Murray State University and a master practitioner of AM Roeper Qualitative Assessment®.
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Doctor’sDesk By: Dr. Sarah Shelton Licensed Clinical Psychologist
A Different Kind Of New Year’s Resolution
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appy New Year! This is the time of year when everyone is thinking about goals. How they would like to change.Things they would like to be different in 2011. People may be pestering you, “What are your New Year’s Resolutions?” I propose a somewhat radical idea for this upcoming year. How about instead of focusing on things we would like to change, we take a moment to embrace things that we actually like about ourselves, our lives, and our circumstances. Don’t misunderstand; psychologists are huge advocates for positive change. We love to talk about motivation, goal setting, optimal potential, and the important concept of self-actualization. I am not suggesting that we throw self-improvement to the wind. I’m simply wondering if we, as Americans, are a bit too hard on ourselves. Many people struggle with low self esteem, a sense of worthlessness, and a generally down trodden view of themselves. It would be a shame if what was meant to be
a celebratory holiday, the New Year, ended up accentuating that tendency. When is the last time that you rang in the New Year paying homage to the positive things in your life? Sure, we usually think upon blessings in our lives at the Thanksgiving holiday. Yet, those are things around us – other people in our lives that are good to us, financial stability or improvement, having food and shelter, and possibly good health. But, have you ever heard anyone utter a sentiment such as “I’m thankful that I’m a hard worker!”“I’m thankful that I’m an awesome Mom!” or “I’m thankful that I am kind to my friends!” right before carving the turkey? Probably not. In fact, such a proclamation would likely even be frowned upon by fellow dinner guests and viewed as pompous or self-righteous. But, is it? Is it really such a bad thing to acknowledge our strengths and talents? I say no. In fact, I recommend that we search for them and not only acknowledge them when found but savor them.
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Doctor’sDesk If you truly struggle with identifying anything positive about yourself, you may choose to work with a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the New Year to help you uncover positive traits and talents that, for whatever reason, you can’t seem to see. Or, perhaps you could benefit from assistance developing and strengthening some of the positive aspects of yourself that have yet to flourish. Psychologists also have expertise in facilitating motivation and helping you to set short as well as long term goals in a manner that is attainable and most likely to result in success as opposed to frustration or failure. Another option is to poll those closest to you about what they see as your greatest strengths and attributes. Often, it is our friends and loved ones who see our best qualities. Seeking out this type of feedback will not only help you create your list of affirmations but may also serve to enhance your relationships in the process by sharing with others the positive traits that you see in them in return. This year, how about trying something new? Add a self-
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affirming kudos to yourself for every resolution for improvement that you put on your list. Dare to actually like yourself for a change! Balancing the desire to evolve into a better being with the ability to enjoy a sense of self-satisfaction is this doctor’s prescription for the New Year. a
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CommunityNews By: Angie Hatton
3rd Annual "Desserts First" In Paducah
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or anyone who suffered through their vegetables to get a bite of dessert, the last week of January offers a not-to-miss event. “Desserts First” is a unique idea that brings communities together to help raise money for Girl Scout troops. Local chefs are recruited to create one-ofa-kind desserts utilizing Girl Scout cookies. This year's event is Saturday, January 29 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM at the Carson Center. Tickets are $30 per person, or you can buy a Corporate Table Sponsorship for $1,000 (see end of article for purchasing information). "Desserts First" has been a huge fund-raiser for the organ-
ization,” Aretta Terry, Western Kentucky Fund Development Manager for Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, told me. Most of the proceeds go toward scholarships for girls who need financial assistance to attend camp or buy uniforms. Terry said the money raised last year had a big impact.“We were able to provide the Girl Scout experience to over 200 girls this year that are residents of Paducah Housing Authority and even took a small group of them to camp,” she said. The list of restaurants and amateurs participating showcases some of the area’s most talented chefs. Returning
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CommunityNews favorites this year are Don Barger, Kirchhoff's Cookie Man, DiFratelli's, Artisan Kitchen, Neil's Catering, and Etcetera Coffeehouse. Last year, John Myrick from Kirchhoff’s Bakery won the Golden Whisk from event judges. Myrick’s winning creation was a Chocolate Rum Mousse with crumbled Dulce de Leche Girl Scout cookies and rum-baked bananas on top. Jean Rhodes at Etcetera took home the People’s Choice Award for her Strawberry Balsamic Shortcakes. Rhodes used crushed Trefoils as a crust, and topped her dessert with a ricotta bourbon cream. But this year, the veterans will have some new competition. The Paducah Police Department has entered the challenge. Ginny Kirchhoff, co-owner of Kirchhoff’s is also entering. Kirchhoff had participated in the organizing committee, but not in the bake-off.
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The price of admission covers all the entertainment, food, and coffee at the event. Terry said guests will also get to meet Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana CEO Lora Tucker who plans to attend the event. Music, a silent auction, a live auction, and an awards ceremony will round out the agenda. Terry said some of the featured chefs choose to auction themselves off, which means if you like what you taste you could bid to have the chef recreate it for your next special occasion. And don't worry; if you don't get the opportunity to try everything, to-go boxes are available for only five extra dollars! One of the main reasons local Girl Scouts host "Desserts First" is to increase the publicity and name recognition for this area. Even though the organization has been around for many years, organizers believed that this event would help reacquaint the community with girl scouting. Girl scouting isn't just about cookies. "Girl scouting, whether you're choosing to make a donation, wanting to be a troop leader, or helping your daughter to be in Girl Scouts, is investing in your girl’s future," Terry explained. She told me “Desserts First” has been a popular event for the Girl Scouts across Kentucky, in cities like Louisville, Bowling Green, and Owensboro. But if you live in western Kentucky, this is the only chance to participate in this fundraiser. The Paducah event’s sponsors this year are WPSD, WKYQ, Electric 96.9, and Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine
“Girl scouting, whether you're choosing to make a donation, wanting to be a troop leader, or helping your daughter to be in Girl Scouts, is investing in your girl’s future." -Aretta Terry
There are more ways to help out the Girl Scouts. Terry said that the organization would love to have more troop leaders in the Bear Creek service region which encompasses the thirteen westernmost Kentucky counties. "Some girls are on waiting lists because we don't have enough volunteers to organize troops," she said. Terry encourages residents to check it out: "the time commitment is pretty flexible." Troop leaders set up how often they want to meet and what activities they want to do and the Girl Scout service center will provide all the training you'll need. For more information on becoming involved in Girl Scouts, call the Bear Creek Service Center at (270) 443-8704. For tickets to "Desserts First," contact Aretta Terry at 888-771-5171, ext. 17111 or aterry@kyanags.org. Visit the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana online at www.kyanags.org. a
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Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net
EventsCalendar To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 4159400 or email us at paducahparenting@comcast.net. Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.
January
9 SUNDAY: 10 MONDAY: Knitting Club.McCracken County Extension Office.9:30 am.Call 270-554-9520 for more. Quilting Club.McCracken County Extension Office.9:30 am. Call 270-554-9520 for more.
11 TUESDAY:
1 SATURDAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY: 2 SUNDAY: 3 MONDAY: 4 TUESDAY:
12 WEDNESDAY: 13 THURSDAY:
Art Guild of Paducah Monthly Meeting. Terra Cottage Studio, 514 7th St. 6 – 8 pm. Michael will demonstrate pottery glazing to encourage members to help glaze bowls for the Empty Bowl Project. The program is open to the public. For more information contact Michael at 270-908-0090 or mudonthewall@gmail.com
5 WEDNESDAY: 6 THURSDAY: Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast. Carson Center. 7:30 - 8:30 am. $14. Call 270-443-1746 for reservations. Deadline to turn in Volunteer Hours. For more, call the McCracken County Extension Office at 270-554-9520.
7 FRIDAY: The Band Perry. Clemens Fine Arts Center,WKCTC. 7:30 pm. www.artsinfocus.org Note: Sold out as of December.
8 SATURDAY: Second Saturday Gallery Walk. LowerTown Arts District Galleries.12 - 8 pm.Visit one of more than 20 LowerTown galleries and studios. Enjoy fine art and crafts while strolling through this historic neighborhood. 270-444-8649.
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Saturday Scavenger Hunt. Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4 pm. FREE to LBL Visitors. Come by and get your list and search the exhibit area to see just how many items you can find!
Matters of Life Forum. Jackson Oaks Independent Retirement Living,2500 Marshall Avenue. 10 am. Refreshments served. Call 270-554-9520 for more information. The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
14 FRIDAY: Class Acts Series presents A Midsummer Night's Dream (grades 6th - 12th ) The Carson Center. 10 am. $8. For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or go online to thecarsoncenter.org. Also available: “Shakespeare: the Actor's Journey” Workshop OR Stage Combat Workshop. 1 pm. Registration required. Opening Reception.Clara M.Eagle Gallery,6th Floor Fine Arts,Murray State University, Murray.“El Grabado Mexicano.”& “Derechos en Tierra Ajena.” 6 – 8 pm.FREE. Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Winter Ball 2011. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 6:30 pm, Pre-dinner music; 7 pm, dinner. $25. For more information, call 270-442-8946 ext. 401. www.harrisonstreetbaptist.org The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
15 SATURDAY: Hip or Knee Screening. Baptist Rehab Center, 115 Kiana Court. FREE. Orthopedic
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surgeon on hand for consultation as needed. Appointments required. Call 270575-2895 for reservations. “Lunch with the Eagles”River Cruise. Meet at Kenlake State Park Marina. 11 am – 2 pm. $60 per person.The CQ Princess offers great viewing from both inside the heated cabin and out on deck. LBL staff will tell the story of the Bald Eagle’s recovery and be available to help spot wildlife and answer questions during the trip. Restrooms and hot beverages will also be available. For reservations, call 270-924-2020.
Broadway United Methodist Church 701 Broadway • Paducah, KY • 270-443-2401
Wendy Snyder 443.1778
Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net
ARC certified Water Safety Instructor & Lifeguard Instructor
Winter Wanderers: Eagles & Waterfowl Migration. Two tours available: History of the Eagles in LBL and Cross Creeks Waterfowl Tour. $40 per person. For more information, call 270-924-2020. Saturday Scavenger Hunt. Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4 pm. FREE to LBL Visitors. Come by and get your list and search the exhibit area to see just how many items you can find!
Offering: American Red Cross Swim Lessons & Lifeguard Classes
Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club Sing-a-thon. Tilghman High School Auditorium. 6 pm.Contact Stella Owen at 270-444-9124 before January 2 to sign up to perform.
Pool Available for Private Party Rental
The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
16 SUNDAY: “Lunch with the Eagles”River Cruise. Meet at Kenlake State Park Marina. 11 am – 2 pm. $60 per person.The CQ Princess offers great viewing from both inside the heated cabin and out on deck. LBL staff will tell the story of the Bald Eagle’s recovery and be available to help spot wildlife and answer questions during the trip. Restrooms and hot beverages will also be available. For reservations, call 270-924-2020. The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre.2:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
17 MONDAY, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY: “Lunch with the Eagles”River Cruise. Meet at Kenlake State Park Marina. 11 am – 2 pm. $60 per person.The CQ Princess offers great viewing from both inside the heated cabin and out on deck. LBL staff will tell the story of the Bald Eagle’s recovery and be available to help spot wildlife and answer questions during the trip. Restrooms and hot beverages will also be available. For reservations, call 270-924-2020.
Winter Session Begins January 4, 2011 Tuesday and Thursdays 9-2 For more information call 270-443-2401
Mix and Mingle Monday. Network with other local business owners.4 - 6 pm.For more, email info@paducahchamber.org.
18 TUESDAY: Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413.
19 WEDNESDAY: 20 THURSDAY: Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. The Carson Center. 6 pm. $75 members/ $125 non-members. Deadline to RSVP is January 10. Features guest speaker Bill Rancic, first winner of The Apprentice. For more, call 270-4431746 or email dberry@paducahchamber.org The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
21 FRIDAY: Friends of the Library Bi-Annual Booksale. St. Paul Lutheran Church Gym, 211 S 21st Street. 9 am – 7 pm. $.50 paperbacks, $1 hardbacks. Over 10,000 books organized by subject, and the church's baked goods sale. The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
22 SATURDAY: Friends of the Library Bi-Annual Booksale. St. Paul Lutheran Church Gym, 211 S 21st Street. 9 am – 1 pm. Fill a bag for $2. Over 10,000 books organized by subject, and the church's baked goods sale. Saturday Scavenger Hunt. Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4 pm. FREE to LBL Visitors. Come by and get your list and search the exhibit area to see just how many items you can find!
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EventsCalendar Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Backstage Pass presents “Songwriters Night.” On stage at the Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 pm. $8, general admission. Experience the talent of original songwriters in an intimate and casual setting. www.artsinfocus.org The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre. 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
23 SUNDAY: “Everything Eagles”Van Tour. Meet at Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4:30 pm. $5 children, $7 adults. Registration limited. Call 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather an bring binoculars. Moderate walking required. The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. The Market House Theatre. 2:30 pm. For tickets, call 270-444-6828 or go online to www.mhtplay.com.
Start the New Year with a new look at
24 MONDAY: Auditions for Nunsense.Clemens Fine Arts Center,WKCTC.5 – 7 pm.Production dates: April 15,16,and 17.For more information,contact Norm Wurgler at 270-534-3219. Gardening Club.McCracken County Extension Office.9:30 am.Call 270-554-9520 for more.
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We have eight wonderfully talented stylists here to serve your every need "Baby it's cold outside" but it's warm inside, still offering bikini waxing!
Class Acts Series presents Mr. Molecule Science Show (grades K - 5 ) The Carson Center. 9:30 & 11:30 am. $5. For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or go online to thecarsoncenter.org.
29 SATURDAY: Saturday Scavenger Hunt. Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4 pm. FREE to LBL Visitors. Come by and get your list and search the exhibit area to see just how many items you can find! Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net The University of Kentucky “Acoustikats” in Concert. Clemens Fine Arts Center, West Kentucky Community and Technical College. 7:30 pm. $25 adults, $15 student and seniors. For tickets call 270-534-3212. www.artsinfocus.org
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3rd Annual Desserts First. The Carson Center. 6 pm. $30 per person. Enjoy one-ofa-kind desserts created from Girl Scouts cookies by local chefs.The evening will also include music, hors d’oeuvres, auctions, a judging crowning the best dessert of the event, and many more surprises! Call 1-888-771-5171 or email aterry@kyanags.org
30 SUNDAY: “Everything Eagles”Van Tour. Meet at Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4:30 pm. $5 children, $7 adults. Registration limited. Call 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather an bring binoculars. Moderate walking required.
31 MONDAY: UPCOMING IN FEBRUARY: FEBRUARY 3: A Chinese New Year Celebration. Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC. 4 – 6:30 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-534-3212. www.artsinfocus.org
FEBRUARY 22: Beethoven Rocks! The Carson Center. 10 am. $5 per student. Get your groove on with the National Symphony Orchestra during their stop in Paducah. Want to connect with NSO musicians? Call 450-4444 for more residency activities at your school. thecarsoncenter.org
Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: Apprenticeship for Artists.Ages 13+.Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department.444-8508.
THROUGH JANUARY 8: “Yeiser Member's Show.”The Yeiser Art Center is pleased to showcase the artistic talents of the Yeiser members in an exhibition of two and
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three dimensional art. Many members of the Yeiser are working artists ranging from the amateur to the professional levels. Yeiser Art Center. FREE, donations accepted. Open 10 am - 4 pm,Tuesday - Saturday. Call 270-442-2453. www.theyeiser.org.
Amber-Light Stained Glass Art Guild ofWestern Kentucky.Anyone interested in learning Stained Glass Art may attend.3rd Tuesdays,monthly.435 Salem Chapel Rd.North,6 miles East of Draffenville,off Highway 68. 6:30 PM For information,call Mike at 866-403-2473.
JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 6: Two Exhibits from Mexico: “El Grabado Mexicano,The
Benton Working Artists Gallery, 103 W 11th St, Benton. Hours: Thursdays & Fridays - 10 am to 4 pm; Saturdays - 10 am to 2 pm; or call one day ahead for an appointment to view the Gallery at your leisure, any day of the week. 270-5345004. Features only art from western Kentucky artists.
History of Mexico through Its Engravings is a survey of 44 etchings produced by Mexican artists involved with the People’s Workshop of Graphic Arts during the tumultuous years of the mid-twentieth century;“Derechos en Tierra Ajena,”Women,Domestic Violence,and Migration,narrated by Araceli Calderón González and introduced by Elena Poniatowska, presents stories depicting the struggle of 25 migrant women who immigrated from Mexico to Yakima, Washington. Clara M. Eagle Gallery, 6th Floor Fine Arts, Murray State University.For hours and more information,call 270-809-3052.
THROUGH FEBRUARY 15: "Contemporary Broderie Perse," Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse- also known as cut-out chintz appliqué- presents a high point in the art of quiltmaking and deserves the admiration and attention of all who appreciate fine needlework. Curated by Anita Loscalzo. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday Saturday 10 am - 5 pm www.nationalquiltmuseum.org THROUGH MARCH 31:Chickasaw Exhibit.Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site.The exhibit,called “Hina Lawa Linoatok:We Have Walked Many Roads,”consists of interpretive panels and details on the history of the Chickasaw people from their creation to the contemporary life of the Chickasaw Nation.The Chickasaw are a Native American tribe in Oklahoma whose homeland was part of what is now Mississippi, Tennessee and western Kentucky. The Chickasaw Nation, Museum and Historic Sites, Division of History and Culture, has loaned Wickliffe Mounds an exhibit that tells their story from migration and removal to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’Indian relocation program,the annual Chickasaw festival and their celebrated heroes of today.FREE.For winter hours,call 270-335-3681.wickliffemounds@ky.gov
THROUGH MARCH 7:“Everchanging River.”What is a river? More than 30 quilters were asked this question and given a piece of river fabric along with the entrance and exit points. All their quilts are hung side by side to create a 49 foot river. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org
Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings,Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.
National Quilt Museum.215 Jefferson Street.The museum offers FREE guided tours in addition to admission fees every Saturday at 1 PM.There's also a fun activity 10 AM - noon and 2 - 4 PM.For more,call 442-8856.www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com. Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377 PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM (April - November). $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958.www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port;group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477. 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.
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Religious Services & Meetings: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road Sunday Service: 10 AM
Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us”
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
Adult Bible Study
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 TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 pm 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away
Broadway Church of Christ.
Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM.& 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: SEPT 5 - 5:30 Meal 6 pm AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th)
SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM
Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM.
SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out.Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship. Wednesday Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations are
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, Dr. David Comperry, This group meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all. Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir for children grades 3-5;Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for children ages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext.205 for more information about music opportunities at Broadway UMC.
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, (office) 443-2669 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY: 8:15 AM - Early Worship Service, 9:00 AM - Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship, 9:30 AM - Sunday School, 10:30 AM - Worship Service, 5:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 PM - Evening Worship. TUESDAY: 6:30 PM - WISE Women's Bible Study. WEDNESDAY:5:00 PM - Family Meal,6:00 PM - BLAST for Kids,Youth & Adult BibleStudy. 9:00 AM - Community Bible Study, THURSDAY: 8:00 AM - Men's Prayer Breakfast, Prayer Room:The prayer room is open to the public 9 AM to 4 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY.
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.
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - 443-8251 www.fccpaducah.org
SUNDAY: Spiritual Formation Opportunities,Adults – Three class choices, Children – Preschool thru 5th grade, 9:30 am; Hand bell Choir practice 9:30 am; Traditional Worship Service,10:45 am in the sanctuary;Contemporary Worship Service:5:30 pm in the fellowship hall.(Nursery care available for both services:newborn - 3 years old Youth Activities: 4 pm – 6th - 12th Grades TUESDAY: Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts.Call church for times and dates. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Groups:4 pm,K-5th Grades THURSDAY: Adult Choir practice,6:30 pm FIRST TUESDAY: Cancer Support Group, 7 pm FIRST WEDNESDAY: Super Seniors,10 am SECOND SATURDAY: Breakfast,8 - 10 am
First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM
Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM
Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866733-7245 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
Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM
Grace Bible Church - 554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM
Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 Ogden Landing Road • harmonypastor@gmail.com - Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies
Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 8:15 & 11 AM. Sunday Service - 9:30 AM & 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM.
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 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9am - 2:30 PM Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY
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.
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McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and
EventsCalendar SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.
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.
Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477
Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588
Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875
SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086
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
Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com
Mt.Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616
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Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM
Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com
Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & 11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45 PM; Youth– 6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:15 PM
SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM,Bible Study6 PM,Bell Choir6 PM,Chancel Choir7 PM
Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 AM,
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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
Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org
SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9
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
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Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM
New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment
New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com
New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 www.newhopecpchurch.org newhopecpchurch@hotmail.com • Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m.,Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 am; Worship 11 am & 6 pm WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 pm; God's Children 7 pm
Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM Sunday School; 10 AM Morning Worship; Children Church ages 2 through 1st grade; 5:45 PM AWANA (ages 2 through 6th grade); Evening Service; 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 7 PM, Prayer Meeting & Mission Friends; Youth 6:30 PM MONDAY–FRIDAY: Preschool, ages 3-5 yrs.; Before/After School program for Concord Elementary students call 442-3353.
Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, KY 42003 Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning Worship and Children's 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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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: SUNDAY: 10 AM and THURSDAY: 6:00PM
Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.
Major John Briggs First black FAA pilot and a Tuskegee Airman
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
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org
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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. 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.
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EventsCalendar Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM
Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30am;Worship 10:30am;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 4-6PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir,5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11am & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 5-7PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th12th grade),5:30-7PM;Choir,6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group,6am,IHOP,Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men 2nd Saturday,8-9am,Little Castle,Lone Oak
Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634 SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.
United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414 unitedcentralpres.blogspot.com unitedcentralpresinfo@gmail.com 1347 South Sixth Street • Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM,child care is provided all Sunday morning.
United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.
Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM
West End Baptist Church - 443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School,9:45 AM; Worship Service,10:45 AM; Evening Worship,6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service:6:30 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919 Rev. Pamela Gordon www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available. WEDNESDAY: Westminster Wednesdays, 5:45 PM meal 6:30 PM; Bible Study Presbyterian Women meet monthly.
On-Going Community Events & Notices: Young Artist Competition Deadlines: The Paducah Symphony will hold its nineteenth annual Young Artists Competition on JANUARY 22, 2011. Two winners will receive cash awards of $1,000 each and will perform with the Paducah Symphony on Triumphant! Concert on April 16, 2011, at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. Prospective entrants and music teachers can request more information as well as application forms by contacting Darlene A. Dreyer, Executive Director, at the Symphony at 270-444-0065 or via e-mail at ddreyer@paducahsymphony.org. Piano forms are also available from Dr. Richard Scott, MSU Music Department, at 270-8096443,or via e-mail at richard.scott@murraystate.edu. Complete applications are available online at www.paducahsymphony.org. The entry fee for applications is $40.
THROUGH JANUARY 9: Ice Skating Rink Reopens for the Season. 121 Jefferson Street. $5 per person, includes skates. Tuesdays and Thursdays are $2 per person for a two-hour session including skates. Closed Wednesday. Monday 4:30 - 9 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 - 6:30, 7 - 9 pm; Friday 4:30 - 10 pm; Saturday Noon 5 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm. For more, call 270-444-8508.
THROUGH JANUARY 7: Festival of Lights Display at Patti's 1880 Settlement. The lights will turn on at dusk.The holiday decorations include over 500,000 lights in Patti's Settlement and downtown Grand Rivers.Call 888-736-2515 for more.
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JANUARY 5 – FEBRUARY 20: Empty Bowl Project - Art Guild of Paducah invites people to help glaze pottery bowls for the Empty Bowl Project to benefit food banks in Paducah. Glazing will take place at Michael Terra's studio,514 7th St.,Paducah.Empty Bowl will be held February 26,at the Cherry Civic Center,Park Avenue and H.C.Mathis Drive.
THROUGH MARCH 31: Paducah Parks Snow Sculpture Contest. Send us a picture of your one-of-a-kind snow sculpture creation made between November 1 and March 31,2011 and you could win a prize.Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sculptures.Mail your name, name of the snow sculpture, and a picture of your sculpture to 1400 HC Mathis Drive, Paducah,KY 42001.You can also email the information to aclark@ci.paducah.ky.us.Pictures must be received by 5 pm on MARCH 31. 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.
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 441-2862 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Let's Beautify LaCenter Association:Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Ballard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Refreshments are served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is welcome. For more information please contact Glyn or Judy Webb 270-665-5630. 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.
270-408-9292.
McCracken County Food Bank. New Hope Church. 626 Walter Jetton Blvd. 4422421. Must have photo I.D. and social security card for assistance.
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.
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
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open:Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 am – 2:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.
Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith,(270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.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, 1800 Clark Street,Tuesdays,6 - 8:30 PM.Offering
St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247. Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM;Sunday close at 7:30 PM,Concessions and Bar open daily.(270) 444-7117 Cat,dog,and small animal adoptions,All God’s Creatures Rescue,Rehabilitation,and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654. Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.
EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300
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MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.
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.
DATES AND TIMES VARY. 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 Joy for our next scheduled meeting 270-437-3881. Please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.
SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575. 2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH. Scrapbooking Fun. McCracken County Extension Service. 5 - 11 PM. For more, call 270-554-9520.
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823.
SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab.1 pm.Monday is "Basic Computing,”Wednesday is“Building a Resume,”Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.”For more,call 270-442-2510. TUESDAYS:Two for One Studio Fee. The Clay Chameleon,4793 Village Square Drive.10 AM- 7 PMFor more,call 270-442-1112.www.claychameleon.com.Come paint with a friend. TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. WEDNESDAYS:Knitting,Crocheting,and More. Market Square Coffee,118 Market House Square.1 PM.Join the crew with your latest knitting,crocheting or other project.444-0044. WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 am. For more, call 618-524-4312. THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at McCracken County Public Library. 5 - 8 pm. FREE. Socialize with other youth and teens. Come play a board game. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9
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PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.
JANUARY 10: Spring 2011 semester classes begin at WKCTC
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.
JANUARY 11 AND 25: Central Elementary School Brownies meet, 3 – 4 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
JANUARY 17: Holiday, NO SCHOOL
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.
JANUARY 20: Last day to drop and receive 100% tuition refund, Murray State University
JANUARY 11 AND 25: Early Dismissal at 2 pm, All Marshall County Schools
JANUARY 19: Spring 2011 semester begins, Murray State University
Camps, Classes & Education Kids & Their Families: School Notes:
JANUARY 3 – 24, MONDAYS: Tole / Oil Painting. Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah
Professional Development
January 4: Relaxing from Within (for expectant mothers). Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Building 2 Atrium.5 - 6:30 pm.FREE,but registration required at 270-575-2229.
JANUARY 3: West Kentucky Community and Technical College closed for JANUARY 3: NO SCHOOL, Paducah Public Schools, professional development
Parks Building.12:30 – 2 pm.$40.To sign up,call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
JANUARY 5 – 26,WEDNESDAYS: Portrait Painting. Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah
JANUARY 3: Classes resume at most public schools
Parks Building.10:3am – Noon.$40.To sign up,call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
JANUARY 4 – 10: Registration continues for WKCTC Spring semester. “Comedy for Keys” fundraiser in PAC. 4 pm
JANUARY 5 – 26, WEDNESDAYS: Calligraphy. Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 2 – 3 pm. $40.To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov JANUARY 5 – 26,WEDNESDAYS: Beginner Drawing. Arts and Crafts Room,Paducah Parks Building.4 – 5:30 pm.$40.To sign up,call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
JANUARY 4, AND 18: Fancy Farm Elementary School Girl Scouts meet. 6 pm
JANUARY 6 – 27, THURSDAYS: Mommy and Me Painting. Arts and Crafts
JANUARY 4 AND 11, TUESDAY: Graves County Schools Auditions for
JANUARY 6: Sedalia Elementary Blue Ribbon School Day, 6 pm. Sedalia is one of only 304 schools nationwide to receive a blue ribbon. Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday will visit Sedalia Elementary to recognize the achievement. Sedalia principal Robert Braden encourages all Sedalia students, parents, community members, and friends to join in a special celebration that night with food and fun. Each student who attends will receive a prize
JANUARY 7: Gateway School graduation ceremony at PAC, 5:30 pm
Room, Paducah Parks Building. 9 - 10 am. $40.To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
JANUARY 6 – 27,THURSDAYS: Art for Homeschoolers. Arts and Crafts Room,Paducah Parks Building.12:30 – 2 pm.$40.To sign up,call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
JANUARY 6 – 27, THURSDAYS: Pastels and Colored Pencils. Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 10:30 am – Noon. $40. To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
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JANUARY 9 (BEGINS): Weight, the Reality Series. McCracken County Extension Office.10 – 11:30 am.FREE.An 8-week program to help you design a real way to lose weight. Call 270-554-9520 to sign up. JANUARY 11 OR 18, TUESDAY OR SATURDAY: Breastfeeding Class. Western Baptist Atrium Classroom. 9 - 11 am (Saturday) and 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Tuesday). FREE, but register at 270-575-2229. JANUARY 12 – FEBRUARY 2, WEDNESDAYS: Pump and Stretch. The Yoga Room. 4 – 4:45 pm. $30. For more, call 444-8508.
JANUARY 14 – 28, FRIDAYS: Futskilz Soccer. Robert Cherry Civic Center. Ages 6 – 10, 6 – 7:15 pm; Ages 10 – 14, 7:15 – 8:30 pm: Ages 14 – 18, 8:30 – 9:45 pm. Register at 270-444-8508. For more information, email Heidi Mueller at info@futskilz.com JANUARY 18: Cesarean Birth Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2 Meeting Room A. 5 - 8 pm. Call 270-575-2229. JANUARY 20: Painting Class. McCracken County Extension Office.Noon - 3:30 pm. Call 270-554-9520 for more.
JANUARY 25: Grandparenting Class.Atrium Classroom,Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5 – 6 pm. FREE (grandparents and older caregivers.) Call 270-575-2229 to register.
JANUARY 27: Sibling Class (for children ages 2 - 9). Western Baptist Atrium Classroom. 5 - 6 pm. FREE, but sign up by calling 270-575-2229. JANUARY 31 – MARCH 26, SATURDAYS AND MONDAYS: Spring Dodgeball. Jetton Gym. $100.To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov FEBRUARY 1: Couponing 101. McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 9:30 am.To sign up, call 270-554-9520. FEBRUARY 3: Creative Ventures Card Making Class. McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 am.Three different designs taught. $8 for one of each, $15 for three of each. Call the office before January 24 to reserve your spot, 270-554-9520.
FEBRUARY 4 – 26,FRIDAYS: Futskilz Soccer.Jetton Gym,901 Walter Jetton Blvd.Ages 6 – 10,6 – 7:15 pm;Ages 10 – 14,7:15 – 8:30 pm:Ages 14 – 18,8:30 – 9:45 pm.Register at 270-444-8508.For more information,email Heidi Mueller at info@futskilz.com MARCH 4 – 25,FRIDAYS: Futskilz Soccer.Jetton Gym,901 Walter Jetton Blvd.Ages 6 – 10, 6 – 7 pm; Ages 10 – 14, 7 – 8 pm: Ages 14 – 18, 8 – 9 pm. Register at 270-4448508. For more information, email Heidi Mueller at info@futskilz.com FEBRUARY 17 – 20, THURSDAY–SUNDAY: Stitched Paintings with Katie Pasquini Masopust.National Quilt Museum.This class combines painting and quilting. Using Acrylic paint we will create layers of imagery onto thin canvas, applying fused fabrics and many layers of thin fluid acrylic paint. For more, call 270-442-8856. Only a few seats left! www.nationalquiltmuseum.org
MAY 2 – 5, MONDAY – THURSDAY: Kaleidoscope Quilts with Paula Nadelstern. National Quilt Museum. The kaleidoscope configuration provides insight into the nature of symmetry and intricately printed fabrics. This class, based on my book: Paula Nadelstern’s KALEIDOSCOPE QUILTS: One Artist’s Journey Continues is both a process and product class. For more, call 270-4428856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org MAY 18 – 21, WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY: All Twisted Up with George and Virginia Siciliano. The National Quilt Museum. This workshop is a 4-day adventure where students will learn how to take a variation of the twisted Log Cabin pattern and learn to make it their own! Each student will learn the elements of design needed to draft a block, create variations if desired, and construct an original block. For more, call 270-442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11 AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com
MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks.For more or to sign up,call 444-8508. MONDAY - THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more.
TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.
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TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get some great coaching and play a few games.For more,visit www.plexsports.net. WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 pm. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 pm. Must be 18 years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453.
FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 - 9:30 PM. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one.AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time.For more,call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.
On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: MONDAY:Zumba Fitness Class.Parkview Rehabilitation Center,544 Lone Oak Rd.5 PM.$1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank).Visit www.zumba.com to find out more
MONDAY-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 270575-3800 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.
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS: Yoga. Energy Fitness. 8:30 AM. Call 270-5547222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
MONDAYS, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY: Body Pump. Energy Fitness. Various Times. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
WEDNESDAY: Turbokick. Energy Fitness. 9:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BodySculpt (and Yoga on SATURDAY). Energy Fitness.10:-15 AM.Call 270-554-7222 for more.www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. .School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Intermediates(Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 56),Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12),Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+),Black Belt Class,TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM.Hwang's Martial Arts.Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com
MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United Church of Paducah.4-5PMYoga for beginners,those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions.Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 6:15-7:30 PM Contact Tim @ 205-1012 or tim@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY - THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road.5:45 PM.For more,email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY: Body Step. Energy Fitness. Call for specific times. 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com. TUESDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3. TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.
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TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508.
FRIDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270-575-
TUESDAYS: Turbokick. Energy Fitness. 4:30
SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4.
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TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Yoga. Energy Fitness. 5:45 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
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
3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
SATURDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Meet at Rehab Associates, Berger Road. 5 AM. 4 mile run (up to 20 if training for marathon). SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11 PM. $6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.
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.
SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmar-
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Paducah Expo Center, 1
SATURDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
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.
WEDNESDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
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SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes.Paducah Jazzercise Center,Lone Oak Plaza,3562 Lone Oak Road.9:15 AM.For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
WEDNESDAYS: Pilates. Energy Fitness. 4:45 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com. FRIDAYS: Mat/Fusion. Energy Fitness. 8:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
OCTOBER 13: Playhouse in the Park Senior Theatre Troupe Organizational
THURSDAYS:Table Tennis. Ages 12+.Classroom 1,Paducah Parks.5-6PM.$25.444-8508. THURSDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. FRIDAYS:Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6. FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. www.hwangs-martialarts.com
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On-Going Events for Seniors: Meeting. Murray-Calloway County Senior Center. 10 am.This will be a fun troupe for senior citizens in which we will work on radio plays, readers' theatre, and so forth. No memorizing necessary! For more, call 759-1752. 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.
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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.
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
Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Wyatt, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to3 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 270-442-8993. 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 443-8579
Citizens Center. 2:30 pm. Projects include radio plays, and reader's theatre. Call Lisa Cope at 270-759-1752 for more.
MONDAY - SATURDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue.Featuring CurvesSmart,the most advanced fitness technology in the world.It's a computerized personal coaching system that gives you moment to moment feedback and detailed progress reports. All to keep you motivated like never before. Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.Hours:Monday - Thursday,7:30 AM - 1 PM,3 - 7 PM;Friday 7:30 AM - 1 PM,3 - 6 PM;Saturday 8 - 11 AM.Call 270-575-3800 for more.www.curves.com MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM. MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool,Broadway United Methodist Church,701 Broadway.10 AM.$25 per month.Call 270-443-2401 for more info.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY : Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Energy Fitness. 11 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
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 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Energy Fitness. 9:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
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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MONDAY - FRIDAY: Spinning Classes. Energy Fitness. Call for class times and other details. 270-554-7222. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
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Paducah Family Network: Listings of non-profit groups providing family-oriented services.
Adoption/Foster Care:
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents.The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM.All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome.Childcare is provided free of charge.For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. Sunrise Children’s Services – Foster Care Program. Foster Parents needed!Sunrise is a faith-based agency that has been serving the children and families of Kentucky for over 140 years.Our Foster Care program provides many important services to our Foster Families.These include free initial and ongoing training;24/7 support from highly motivated and qualified staff; 24 hour crisis intervention; mental health professionals on staff; generous reimbursement, respite and travel expenses provided; paid homeowner’s insurance;and much more.FREE training sessions are starting soon in Paducah.Call or email Maggie Winters 877-992-5242 / mwinters@sunrise.org or Misty Reynolds 270554-3714 / mreynolds@sunrise.org to find out more about joining our team. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting,give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule,24 hour crisis intervention/support,access to on staff mental health professionals,ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided,respite,incentives,daily reimbursements paid twice monthly,case managers for every home,staff cell phone numbers,and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on,call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2011 Necco).
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.
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.Regular meetings this month: 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.A.M.P., 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 Layne-Smith at 270-928-4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park.Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11 AD.The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history,archeology,education and Native Americans.Activities include tour guiding,educational programs,greeting visitors,outdoor landscaping and other help.Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 270-335-3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming - Trail hiking, animal discovery,
children’s activities, planetarium programming and more.Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org 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 counsel-
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ing,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:
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
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.Please feel free to drop us email at anitasplk@bellsouth.net with any question you may have regarding services. St.Vincent de Paul Budget Store.We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing,furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more. Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly.If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021. Donations may be sent to :Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N.12th Street • Paducah KY 42001
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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.
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 Ricky Greenwell,442-7179,or Clay Campbell,703-2700.
Parenting Support:
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. Art Guild of Paducah. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM in the community room of Lindsey Funeral Home, 226 N. 4th Street. For 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.
MONDAY AND FRIDAYS: Cloth Diapers For the Modern Mama. Baby Boutique. FREE. For anyone interested in learning about the NEW type of Cloth Diapers. They're cheaper than disposables & just as easy to use. 10am & 7PM. Call Heather Smith for more details at 270-994-6568. 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
Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church,West Paducah. For info., 554-9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM,brilliant minds young and old,put their wits to the test at English's Antiques.Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art,212 Broadway. 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.
WEEKLY: Senior Medicare Patrol. Joann Rubeck, program coordinator for the Purchase Area, provides information for Seniors regarding Medicare errors, fraud and abuse. She also reviews Medicare Part D prescription drug plans by appointment on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Paducah-McCracken Senior Center, 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive from 1-3 PM. For information call 442-8993.
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THURSDAYS FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MAY.If you’re a mother of a preschooler,you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead.554-1441.They also meet one Sunday a month,5 - 7 PM.Please call for specific dates. Mother to Mother - 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 AM. Nursing moms and moms-to-be support group. Breastfeeding has its ups and downs, so come share your breastfeeding stories and listen to other moms as they share their's. Marshall County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information contact Stepheni Hovekamp at hovekamp@gmail.com or 270-252-2730 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.
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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.
The center is open from 7am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling a child or learning more about the Child Development Center, please call Cynthia Tremblay at 270-444-9687.
Social and Professional Groups:
FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment.Easter Seals Child Development Center.featofwky@gmail.com
ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles.Whether members are men,women,divorced,widowed,never married,just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com. Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets WEDNESDAYS mornings for breakfast at The Parlor, 3033 Lone Oak Road, 6:45 AM.Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these service-oriented meetings. Paducah Business and Professional Women - Dinner meetings at 6 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH,Morningside.For information,call Jean Elkins at 554-8087. 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.
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. American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment.Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK).support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.
Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group - Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452
Paducah Rotary Club - The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church.All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle.They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.The goal is to encourage,with love and support,those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem,tolerance and understanding. South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM.The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.
Special Needs: DATES AND TIMES VARY. H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meetings. 6 PM at Southern Pride restaurant of I-24,exit 16 at HWY 68. Learn about our program,enroll a rider,become a volunteer,help with upcoming events and fundraisers,be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org. 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 Child Development Center currently has openings for preschoolers ages 3-5. The Child Development Center is open for children of all abilities, both those who are typically developing and those who may have special needs.
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Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group.Women's Health and Wellness Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Contact Paula Shell, 442-4434
“Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444
Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251
N.A.M.I. 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.
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. Coping With Cancer or Paducah Area Mastectomy Association – Contact Melody Nall, 442-1310 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. 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.
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Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public,private,political,ideological,or religious affiliation. No dues,fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location,call 270-556-8873. Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information. Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031.
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.
Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters.This resource is open to the pub-
Hot Shots, a support group for children
MONDAYS, 10 - 11 AM. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical
with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 2172548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us
Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.
lic, confidential and free. For questions about this support group,call 270-442-1166. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on
"I Can Cope" Cancer Support Group. Classes are the SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH from 6 - 7 PM at the Baptist Heart Center Conference Room. The class is free, but reservations are required. Call 270-575-2918.
Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge & XXXLarge Youth Sizes: 6-8, 10-12, 14-16
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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. Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247.
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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 Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. 1526 Margaret Hank Presbyterian Community Center. 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 a
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HealthyChoices By: William P. Hitchcock, M.D., F.A.A.P. & Dr. David Schell, Pediatrician at the Pediatric Group of Paducah
Don’t Forget About RSV This Season
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s we approach the winter season, many parents will be watching their children for symptoms of the cold, flu, and the newest seasonal bug, H1N1. Most parents don’t know, however, about another virus that’s both prevalent and contagious this time of year, which can be very dangerous to some children, especially those born prematurely. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, results in twice as many pediatric hospitalizations than the seasonal flu. Worse yet, RSV can be hard to detect, with symptoms similar to the common cold. By educating yourself on the virus, you can take steps to protect your child from developing severe RSV infection this season.
What is RSV? RSV is a virus that often results in an upper respiratory tract infection, characterized by a runny nose and fever. It affects nearly all children by their second birthday, and in most healthy children and adults, RSV simply causes cold-like symptoms that come and go within a week or two. In certain children, however, the infection often progresses to the lungs causing bronchiolitis exhibited by a severe cough, chest retractions and wheezing. This infection can be very serious in many babies; in fact, RSV infection is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the United States. In most of North America, RSV is prevalent in epidemics
from fall to spring.“RSV season,” as it’s often called, varies by geography and from year to year. Forexample, in places with warm climates, such as Florida, it often starts as early as June. “In western Kentucky we typically see a few cases of RSV in November and December,” explained Dr. David Schell, Pediatrician at the Pediatric Group of Paducah. “Most years the largest case occurrences are in January and February. It is kind of like Influenza in that the peak times vary from year to year. Most years the season is done by the first part of April. Almost 100 percent of the RSV we see is through the emergency room and our office. We have yet to see a case in the nursery at Western Baptist Hospital but with the NICU coming this Spring and babies staying longer here at Western Baptist Hospital that could change.”
Is my baby at risk for RSV? All babies are at risk for contracting RSV, particularly within the first six months of life, but babies with certain risk factors, including prematurity, are especially vulnerable to developing severe RSV infection. Due to their underdeveloped lungs and fewer vital antibodies to fight off infection, premature babies (born earlier than 37 weeks gestational age) are
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HealthyChoices HOW CAN YOU MINIMISE THE RISKS OF YOUR BABY GETTING RSV INFECTION? • Hand washing regularly before contact with your baby especially before feeding. • Keep away from crowded areas. • Look out for people with colds and stay well away from them. Please ensure that your baby's toys, clothes and bedding are clean. • Do not let anyone smoke near the baby
susceptible to serious RSV-related illness. Other babies at an increased risk of developing severe RSV infection include those with a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds), and those with chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease or weakened immune systems. These babies should be watched more closely for signs of RSV, even after six months of age. Other risk factors of developing RSV infection include a family history of asthma, frequent contact with other children (e.g., older siblings or attending daycare), or exposure to tobacco smoke.
What symptoms should I look for? While many RSV symptoms initially resemble the common cold, (e.g., stuffy nose, cough and fever), the virus can escalate quickly, resulting in more alarming symptoms, and even death. It is important to contact your child’s pediatrician if you notice any of the following symptoms:
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HealthyChoices Difficulty breathing Turning blue High fever Difficulty feeding Fatigue
How can I help protect my baby? RSV is a very contagious virus that is easily spread through touching, kissing, sneezing and coughing. It can live on surfaces like countertops for several hours. Because RSV is a virus, antibiotics don’t help.“The main thing parents need to do to prevent RSV is to practice good hand washing,” Schell counseled. “Keep young infants away from people with colds and coughs during the peak months. Infants get RSV from adults and older children with colds. RSV is not as serious in older children (2 years old and up) and adults. In these age groups it acts like a cold.” To keep your baby healthy, make sure to avoid other children and adults who are sick, and remind family and friends to always wash their hands or use antibacterial gels before touching your baby. Frequently washing your baby’s bedding, toys and personal items also helps to prevent the spread of RSV. Additionally, for a small group of babies who are considered to be at highest risk of becoming seriously ill from RSV, a monthly preventive injection may be available from your child’s doctor. This winter season, it is critical to follow these steps in order to protect your child from exposure to RSV. Even if your baby is not displaying all of the RSV symptoms listed above, always trust your instincts because you know your child best. Consult a physician if any potential warning signs appear. For more information, visit www.rsvprotection.com. a
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FamilyMatters By: Deanna W. Henschel
Calculating Child Support This is the second of a series of articles regarding child support and related issues. My hope is to educate the community about child support, and provide information and insight to those parents who pay and receive support through the McCracken County Child Support Office. Please don’t ever hesitate to contact us at our office located at 325 S. 8th Street in Paducah (across the street from the Courthouse) or at (270) 444-7573. Child Support is calculated using a worksheet and formula that is set forth in the Kentucky Statutes,KRS 403.At first glance,the worksheet looks a bit confusing and complicated,but a basic calculation is not difficult.This month, I am going to try and show you how to calculate a basic support obligation. Next month, I will review how to go about requesting a modification of child support. Please take a look at the worksheet. For purposes of this example, let’s assume the following:
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• The noncustodial parent earns $1,500 per month • The custodian earns minimum wage. Right now, minimum wage equals $1,257 per month. • There are two children of this relationship. • Neither parent has any other children. • The noncustodial parent pays $75 per month to provide health insurance for the children. Gross monthly income goes in the boxes on Line 1. “Gross income”includes pre-tax income from any source. Line 2 is only used if you pay the mother (or father) maintenance. Complete Line 3 if older children are being supported. This amount may be court ordered or calculated as if support were being paid. For Line 4, subtract any amounts from Line 2 and 3 from Line 1. Line 5 is the combined Line 4 income for both parents ($1,257 + $1,500 = $2,757). For Line 6, divide each of the amounts on line 4 by the total amount on Line 5.The Custodial Parent’s percentage in our example is 45.59%. The Noncustodial Parent’s percentage is 54.41%. To complete Line 7, you have to look at the Guidelines Table found in KRS 403.212(7) using the total income from Line 5 and the number of children.The Guidelines Table is lengthy so I’ve cut a sample for purposes of this article.
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CommunityNews By: Robin Gericke
The C!RCA Is Coming To Town!
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hen you hear the word ‘circus,’ what comes to mind? Clowns, trapeze artists, jugglers, and elephants? That’s what comes to my mind: a traditional circus.You’ve probably never been to a circus that has a different act every minute, is set to fast paced music, and is combined with contemporary dance. Unless you ever been to a C!RCA show, that is.
What is C!RCA? “Our committed ensemble of multi-skilled performers work year round to explore (and extend) the limits of what circus can do. Difficult to describe but impossible to forget, C!RCA’s shows feature amazing skills pulled apart and re-invigorated,” says Yaronv Lifschitz, the Artistic Director of C!RCA. From contortionists to jugglers, from acrobats to dancers, C!RCA definitely thinks outside of the box when it comes to the circus. C!RCA started out in 1987 as a group called the
Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus. Each performer has, on average, 12 years of skills training. They are selected for their artistic abilities and work throughout the year to bring new possibilities to traditional circus acts. They are based in Brisbane, Australia, but are known worldwide. Since 2006, C!RCA has traveled to 18 different countries and 5 different continents. C!RCA’s most famous shows are ’61 Circus Acts in 60 Minutes’ and the smaller versions, 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes, 31 in 30, and being 21 Acts in 20 Minutes. C!RCA is an exciting family show that will have your heart pounding as the acrobats on stage race the clock to perform all of their acts. For anyone who loves the circus, this will make you love it even more. While providing dazzling twists on traditional circus acts, C!RCA also provides traditional circus acts such as knife throwing and plate spinning. NBC described it this way: ‘It all moves at breakneck speed, no two routines are the same, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to feel like you’re out of shape afterwards. Brilliant.’
C!RCA at the Carson Center In February, this fast-paced circus will be coming to the Carson Center in Paducah for the very first time. Four Australian artists from C!RCA will perform ‘61 circus acts in 60 minutes’. There will be three different show times; two are matinees on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 and Thursday, February 10. Both shows are at 10:30 a.m. with an hour running time. While this time is great for school groups, all ages are welcome to attend. ‘These fast paced performances will feature the same high-flying fun of a circus, but with an educational flair,’ said Mary Katz, Education Director for the Carson Center. “Students will enjoy science, music, dance,
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and theater arts all rolled up into one zany show.” This is a perfect show for classes learning about the theatre or contemporary dance. Tickets are $5 each. There will also be an evening show is on Tuesday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the evening show are $15 for adults and $7.50 for students under 18, and are on sale now at the Carson Center Box Office, (270) 450-4444. To add to the theatre experience, the Carson Center is making plans for a preperformance dinner before the evening showing of C!RCA. Details will be posted on their website (thecarsoncenter.org).
Run Away to the C!RCA C!RCA is also known for its workshops. Trained professionals teach everyone from toddlers to adults. Younger students are taught how to walk on a tight wire, juggle, spin sticks, and build a human pyramid, along with many other circus skills. For older students, they are taught to put their skills into routines and perform at art festivals. Although the performers won’t be able to teach all their skills in a short visit they will be holding a workshop to introduce some of the basics. On February 9 at 1 p.m., a C!RCA workshop, ‘Four Circus Acts in Three Minutes, will be held for grades K-6th. Professional circus trainers will teach students the basics of Hulu-Hooping, Plate Spinning,Pyramids,Acrobalance,and Skipping and then turn these skills into amazing circus acts. “C!RCA teaches physical fitness and fun but also showcases the results of determination, practice, and hard work,” explained Katz. At the end of the workshop, students will perform a mini show for teachers and friends. The workshop is 60-90 minutes and is $1 per student. Registration forms are available at www.thecarsoncenter.org. There is only room for 35 students, so please reserve your spot early. Come out and see C!RCA, and watch four professional circus actors perform seemingly impossible stunts with a beautiful, poetic flair! a
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EducationMatters By: Jennifer Gregory
WKCTC Study Abroad Program
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estern Kentucky residents have a great opportunity to travel with college professors to Costa Rica in 2011. (WKCTC) is offering their third annual study abroad program from June 6 to June 14.This is the third year that WKCTC has hosted a study abroad program and it’s a tremendous opportunity to combine travel and learning. The trip is co-organized by WKCT professors Pat Blaine and Carolyn Perry. After visiting Mexico for the past couple of years they decided to broaden the opportunity to Costa Rica.“Costa Rica is a place that being visited a lot by Americans. It is a beautiful country with lots of interesting natural resources and wildlife,” explained Perry. One of the unique aspects of this trip is that it will combine online coursework before and after the trip with hands on experiences while the group is in Costa Rica.The three courses that will be included are Conservation Biology, Multiculturalism in the Classroom and Hispanic Culture: Focus on Costa Rica. Starting two weeks before the class on May 23 the pre-trip portion of the coursework will begin online.The post trip portion of the classes will conclude two-
weeks after the travelers return on June 24, 2010. Travelers are welcome to audit the coursework if they would prefer. The trip is open to both students of WKCT and anyone in the community that would like to visit Costa Rica.“This is a trip that will benefit anyone who wants to go – either for a sightseeing trip or a more in-depth educational tour,” said Blaine. She also told me that travelers in the education field will be able to pull information from the Conservation Biology and Hispanic Culture class to design lesson plans for their specific grade level. The trip is flexible enough to meet the needs of students who want to earn up to nine hours of college credit and leisure travelers who want the experience of overseas travel with a group. One of the benefits for leisure travelers will be the experience of traveling with college professors and tour guides. Both Blaine and Perry said that one the unique aspects of this trip will be the diversity of the group that will include traditional as well as mature college students, professors and community members.
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The trip will cost approximately $2300 and includes airfare, hotel, three meals a day, transportation and a 24-hour tour guide. Travelers who register before January 17 can sign up for a monthly payment plan. Registrations will be accepted after that date, but the payment plan option will not be available. “The trip will be geared towards learning about conservation. We will be able to see the ecosystem through walking on trails, experiential learning and visiting biological stations,� said Blaine. The nine-day tour will depart from Nashville and begin in San Jose Costa Rica. One of the first stops will be visit the hot springs and the Poas Volcano. The next day travelers will head into Sarapiqui and spend time at the La Selva Biological Station. On Day 4, the group will hike to the La Fortuna Waterfall. The following day will be spent exploring the city of Monteverde, including taking an excursion to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, participating in a canopy tour and attending a lecture at the Santa Elena Institute.Travelers will also get a chance to plant a tree as part of the group. After traveling to Central Pacific Coast, the tour will take an excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park. On Day 8, participants will visit a coffee plantation before heading back to the United States.
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Carolyn explained that the trip includes all of the major visitor highlights and ecological systems of Costa Rica. At many of the stops there will be lectures from the profes-
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EducationMatters sors and the tour guides about the sites. San Jose, which is the beginning and ending point of the Costa Rica tour, should be experiencing the beginning of the wet season during the trip. When the group goes to the higher altitudes, the temperature will be around 76 degrees and will get much more humid as the tour heads to the coast. The trip will showcase a lot of variations in the country and the wildlife.“I think it is going to be the trip of a lifetime,”
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said Blaine. “The travel group is going to be fun, diverse and dynamic group.” To be part of this interesting and education experience sign up now at www.efcollegestudytours.com - Tour #528868. Or you may contact Pat Blaine, WKCTC Study Abroad program co-organizer at (270) 534-3207 or pat.blaine@kctcs.edu. a
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MoneySense TeachableMoments Claws&Paws By: Robyn Passante
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Writing A Family Mission Statement
’m willing to bet every prosperous business out there has a mission statement, something that clearly defines who they are and where they’re going. If you want your family to prosper in 2011, perhaps you should have one, too. This New Year may be the perfect time to sit down and write one. The family mission statement is a tool that can be used to outline your strengths and turn dreams into goals. Too often we get stuck in the rut of living from moment to moment, paying bills as they come and dealing with financial setbacks as they happen. We tend to be budget-conscious in lean times and frivolous in times of plenty. In my family, we struggle to put extra money where we think it will do the most good. Sure, there are long-term dreams — like “retire at 60” and “send the kids to college” — but no real day-today guideline for what we value as a family and how we use our finances and time to demonstrate those values.
That’s where a mission statement can help. Sitting with your spouse and jotting down what you as a family value is a cathartic process that’s beneficial in a few ways: 1. It gets everything out in the open, including any fears about the family’s financial future or resentments about current spending. 2. It causes you to think about what you truly value, not just how you currently operate. You might be putting extra money toward credit card debt in lieu of an established savings plan for college, even though you value your children’s education more than your own debt reduction. Writing a formal mission statement will help you jostle your spending and saving to line up with your established priorities. 3. A family mission state-
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Creating The Family Mission Statement To create a mission statement, all adults in the family (that can include teenage children and any grand parents living in the home) should sit down together and define what’s most important to your family. A few questions to ask:
1. What are our individual strengths? When are we at our best? 2. If we had a completely free day together as a family, how would we spend it? 3. Name three things we could do better as a family. 4. What would we like people to say about our family in 10 years? 5. In order, what are the four things we value most in life? 1. 2.
3. 4.
6. What are our three biggest financial goals? 1. 2. 3. ment provides motivation and inspiration needed to keep working toward your goals, both in times of need and in times of plenty. 4. It gives your children a clearly defined vision of what their family values in life and how they fit into the big picture. Seeing that education and philanthropy are family values, broken down into real goals like “Put $50 each month into 529 plans” and “Sign up for one volunteering event through church each quarter,” makes your kids acutely aware of how they affect and are affected by the family’s stated values. To create a mission statement, all adults in the family (that
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can include teenage children and any grandparents living in the home) should sit down together and define what’s most important to your family. Use the above worksheet to help you layout those goals. Answering these questions should get you started on a journey to define and articulate who you are and where you’re going: Your family’s mission statement! Applying those goals and values to your everyday spending and longterm financial planning should make it easier for your family to keep the checkbook balanced — and your lives balanced, too. a Robyn Passante is a freelance writer and mother of two. You can contact her at rspassante@gmail.com.
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Western Kentucky’s 1st NICU at Western Baptist Hospital
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o one knows the importance of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as much as Tonya Rolison, R.N. Rolison is the new Maternal Child Services Director at Western Baptist Hospital and will be in charge of the areas first NICU and Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic. Rolison has led maternal child departments in Georgia and Tennessee and has seen firsthand how a NICU can help keep families together at this special time in their lives. Western Baptist obstetrics and gynecology Section Chief Pamela Hodges, M.D., who also serves as president-elect of the Kentucky
Perinatal Association, explained,“This advanced level of care means families and newborn babies will be able to be together at this very trying time.” Before this new level of care was made available in Paducah, expectant moms with high-risk pregnancies were referred to specialists by their local obstetricians, often requiring frequent prenatal visits to Louisville or Nashville. Additionally, if a baby experienced serious medical difficulties they may have been moved to a larger hospital where a NICU could take care of
Western Baptist nurse Suzanne Irvan, R.N., cares for new mom Beth Henderson and baby Sophia of Calvert City.
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their needs. Hospitals as far away as Louisville and Nashville were contacted, and the babies were transported by ambulance or airplane. A family might be separated by the medical needs of their tiny newborn baby – mom in Louisville for example, and dad trying to maintain a home, job and family back home in Paducah. The Western Baptist Level II NICU will allow most of those babies to be treated here, with just about 2 percent still expected to need the highest level of care at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville or another highly-specialized unit. “The service of a NICU to serve our smallest babies is unbelievably needed in this area,” Rolison explained. “Every staff member of the NICU has had the opportunity to go to Kosair and receive extensive training. They have the same skill level and expertise found in larger regional hospitals.” As well as the Level II NICU Western Baptist will now offer new medical specialties; maternal fetal medicine and
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neonatology. This will allow earlier intervention in high-risk pregnancies and more specialized treatment for newborns. Neonatology is the subspecialty of pediatrics that includes the medical care of newborns requiring specialized treatment due to conditions such as premature birth or low birth weight. Maternal fetal medicine is the subspecialty of obstetrics, providing medical care for high-risk pregnancies due to the mother’s medical problems, such as heart or kidney disease; pregnancy complications, such as preterm labor, pre-eclampsia or multiple fetuses; or at-risk fetuses due to chromosomal or congenital abnormalities. The NICU has been dream of recently-retired Western Baptist pediatrician Glen Chaney, M.D. “This adds a tremendous advancement to medical care in our area of the country,” Dr. Chaney said. For Western Baptist the NICU is a natural extension of its already extensive obstetrical services.The new services are expected to be available in early 2011 following the the credentialing of new physicians and other staff. About $300,000 in new equipment was donated by the WBH
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CommunityNews tologist Dan Stewart, M.D., president of Neonatal Associates. He also is medical director of the NICU at Kosair Children’s Hospital and a UofL professor. “We want to keep babies close to their homes, families and primary care physicians when possible,” he said. State of the art technology is being utilized to make all these advances in patient care possible. Thomas Tabb, M.D., medical director of maternal fetal medicine for Norton Healthcare/Kosair Children’s HosDr. Thomas Tabb Dr. Dan Stewart pital, said his team of specialists Foundation. The new Level II NICU, which is already licensed, will visit here regularly for high-risk pregnancy care, as will have six beds for its tiny patients. well as monitor patients in Paducah from Louisville via live-streaming video. Neonatologists from Neonatal Associates in Louisville will serve the Paducah hospital, while additional staff is recruit- Please call Western Baptist hospital at (270) 575-BABY ed to permanently locate in Paducah. “We’re excited about (2229) for more information on the level II NICU or visit this relationship with Western Baptist Hospital,” said neona- www.westernbaptist.com a
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School Block Challenge 2011
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all is an exciting time of year with back-to-school activities, fall foliage and the holidays. The National Quilt Museum (NQM) invites you to discover innovative ways to bring math, art, design, and quilting into your classroom and homes. Did you know we are the largest quilt museum in the world? The designation as The National Quilt Museum of the United States by Congress in 2008 provides an important recognition and achievement. We have three galleries showcasing more than 150 contemporary and antique quilts year round. Exhibits
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change frequently, insuring each visit is a new and unique experience.
The School Block Challenge 2011, sponsored by Moda Fabrics, is now available. Teachers, educators, scout and church leaders throughout the United States are invited to enter their K – 12 students in this annual contest, which challenges the students’ creativity.This free program (you only pay shipping if you cannot pick up the pack at NQM) can be used to teach math,
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design, art and creativity. You can also reinforce your core curriculum by having the blocks reflect history, social studies or other content covered throughout the year. Cash awards, worth more than $1,200, will be given to the sponsors of winning contestants to enhance educational activities next year. All blocks will be exhibited at the National Quilt Museum, February 11 – April 4, 2011, for our visitors to enjoy.
The Museum also offers numerous hands-on demonstrations and activities. Scheduled school groups can enjoy free tours of the museum, behind the scene operations and customizable activities that connect to your school’s curriculum. Most school subjects can be addressed through our gallery tours and exhibits or lessons during the hands-on activities. School tours are free and related hands-on activities have a low fee. The Museum offers many workshops and classes for youth and adults. For youth, we offer, “Eye Spy” scavenger hunt in the gallery and annual quilt camps for beginners, intermediate and advanced quilters. The camps are usually 4 days during the summer and introduce new skills to the next generation of quilters. We have just launched our 20th anniversary “Kids Quilt Quest” brochure featuring games, puzzles and a coloring page. They are available free for the asking. Annually, we partner with Paducah’s Summer Fest to hold “Kidz Day in the Arts”at the Museum.It is also our Community Day, the one day a year we open the museum free to everyone. Many hands-on educational and fun activities are provided and everyone is invited to see the exhibits at no charge. Each 2nd Saturday, we offer a free tour (with paid admission) at 1:00 p.m. and free youth and adult activities in the lobby from 1 – 3 p.m. October 9th, our activities honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come to the National Quilt Museum and make a pink and white block to take home. November 13th come and make a Thanksgiving decoration. Bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. December 11th come decorate and enjoy pre-baked sugar cookies with quilt designs using colorful icing and candy embellishments
Learning abounds at the Museum – and it’s not all about quilts! William and Meredith Schroeder dedicated the historical
marker and bronze statues, “On the Trail of Discovery,” by George Lundeen, on the Museum lawn. Free information about Lewis & Clarks’ role in Paducah and McCracken County is available to educational groups. Our free lobby area showcases stained glass windows based on quilts. The hand carved wooden quilt is a lesson in how your eyes can fool your brain! Visit on a Wednesday, and get a special insight to quilting with the YO YO Club of Paducah. Visitors can watch and learn the tradition of hand quilting as these local ladies work on a quilt frame setup in the lobby. The YO YO’s take pride in quality work and love to teach visitors a variety of designs and techniques. The National Quilt Museum attracts thousands of visitors each year from every state and numerous foreign countries. We are open year round and want to partner with the community to be a valuable resource in the education of our youth in the area. We invite you to contact us to schedule your free school tour, or discuss an activity for your group. Designated as The National Quilt Museum of the United States, NQM is a non-profit institution located at 215 Jefferson Street in downtown Paducah, KY. The Museum is open year-round Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST. The Museum is also open on Sundays 1-5 p.m. April October. The National Quilt Museum is ADA compliant. For more information go to www.NationalQuilt Museum.org or call 270-442-8856. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports The National Quilt Museum with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endow-ment for the Arts. a
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GoodReads By: Julie Hart McCracken County Public Library
What Good Is God?
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puses? What good does it do for a Christian missionary going to a country where the local religious leaders certainly do not want you and persecution and censorship is inevitable? What about children sold into slavery and prostitution at an early age? What of them? How does God speak into the tragic of deaths on campus by random shootings? Why is there alcohol and what is a Christian response to alcoholism? Where is the church missing the boat in social concerns?
hilip Yancey, author of What is so Amazing about Grace, may be one of my life heroes. Fools go where angels fear to tread and although no fool, Mr. Yancey takes on the toughest of subjects in this latest title. In less than 300 pages, he attempts to take a giant step toward answering the often pondered question of why God allows certain things to happen.There are no easy answers, but he does a wonderful job of building wise, topic specific statements of faith. Coming from my generation that was given the words of parenting words of wisdom consisting of “Because that is the way God made it” and “Because I said so” it is with amazing admiration that anyone would attempt to write the book to provide the real answers. The questions alone are very difficult to think through. They are the ones that pop up in your head and you try to shove them down a bit for later. Things like what is the environment like on Christian cam-
Each of the ten sections consists of two chapters. The first contains background of the event or circumstances followed by the sermon that he was allowed to give at a service there. There will be many things that will stay with you once the book is closed. For me, it was the statement concerning C. S. Lewis who is one of the greatest Christian writers and who passed away the day President Kennedy was shot. C.S. Lewis was a brilliant man who made the travel from atheist to Christian author in his adult years and left a wonderful legacy of faith. Philip Yancey made the observation that there are people who will not read his writings because he would occasionally have a drink and smoked a pipe. Yes, he even has an explanation for that. This is not a fast read, but it is highly recommended and a good introduction to the Christian writer who may be the modern day C.S. Lewis. No, I have no idea about the pipe smoking. What Good is God? In Search of a Faith That Matters by Philip Yancey. New York: Faith Words, 2010. 287p. $23.99 a
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Paducah Hosts The National Symphony Orchestra
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he Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s mission of bringing the rewards of great music to our diverse and regional audience goes even further in 2011.To start the year, Paducah will host a performance by the historic National Symphony Orchestra this February (a partnership between the PSO and the Carson Center), followed by two concerts: one featuring a touch of glamour from our own Paducah Symphony Orchestra, and the other with a slice of patriotism from the Paducah Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
National Symphony Orchestra Now in its 79th season, the National Symphony Orchestra serves the nation through performances for presidential inaugurations, state occasions, and official holiday celebrations. The National Symphony is affiliated with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, our nation’s central performing arts center. The National Symphony also has an important international reach, regularly performing for heads of state around the world. Kentucky was chosen for
the first time as the location for the National Symphony’s 2011 residency. Only one state is selected by the symphony each year. Paducah was one of six cities selected to host this once-in-a-lifetime event for area residents at our own Carson Center. This performance is sponsored by USEC and Williams Ogden Wealth Management Group – Wells Fargo Advisors with support from the Kentucky Arts Council.
Beethoven Rocks! As part of this residency, the Carson Center’s Class Acts series, an educational performance series geared toward children and young adults, will be presenting the National Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven Rocks! to area students on February 22. This event is already sold-out, however students interested in seeing the National Symphony are invited to attend the evening performance on February 21 at a special student rate. Other educational opportunities are being planned for the National Symphony’s visit as well, which may include various musical and interdisciplinary workshops for students. The symphony may also engage seniors in our community through performances at area senior centers, giving music fans of every age a chance to experience this legendary orchestra. Details for these community engagement activities will be announced in January 2011. The Paducah Symphony, in partnership with the Carson Center, will present the National Symphony on February 21, 2011. Normally tickets for Paducah Symphony presentations should be purchased directly through the PSO Box Office, however, tickets for this particular performance can only be purchased through the Carson Center Box Office, and can be purchased in person, over the phone at (270) 450-4444, or on-line at www.thecarsoncenter.org. The box office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hollywood comes to the Paducah Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra
Hollywood is another visitor coming to Paducah this February with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s February 19th performance. The concert, entitled Brilliant!, features music from such Oscar-winning films as Titanic, Apocalypse Now, and Schindler’s List, among many others. In true ‘Academy Award’ style, concert goers are invited to ‘dress to the nines’ for this glamorous occasion, with guests receiving the star treatment from Paducah’s own ‘paparazzi’ and a red carpet sure to give the Kodak Theatre a run for its money. Attendees can also brush up on their Hollywood knowledge with fun movie trivia during the night.
Made in America On Saturday, February 5, 2011, the Paducah Symphony Chorus presents Made in America, featuring the vocal work of American composers. The concert is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Broadway United Methodist Church, and includes the Paducah premiere of Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, performed by a delegation of Paducah Symphony Chorus members at Carnegie Hall in January 2010. Tickets to any Paducah Symphony performance, as well as gift certificates and information, can be purchased over the phone at 270.444.0065 or in-person at the new Paducah Symphony Box Office & Shoppe on 201 Broadway in downtown Paducah. a
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Hwang’s Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 49
Active Care Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
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American Chillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
Integrative Medicine
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& Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 72
Dr. Kelly Anunciato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 45
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Jenny’s Reflexology & Massage . . . . .Page 31
Bellewood Foster Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Jordan’s Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 75
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LA Weightloss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 50
Beverly Rogers
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Academy of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 57
Lakewood Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 41
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Dr. Lisa Chaney-Lasher . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 30
Big Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
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Leap N Lizard Amusements . . . . . . . .Page 50
Broadway United
Lourdes Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 76
Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 33
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Ma’Arte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 38
Building Blocks Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
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Caring People Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 71
Maiden Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 58
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Carson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 59
McCracken County
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Extension Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 67
Personal Best Aesthetics and Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 62 Psychological Wellness Group . . . . .Page 27 www.psychologicalgroup.com Reiki/Teri Waldridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 49 ReMax/ Sherra Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 66 www.remax.com Rita’s Neat Repeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 56 Salon Euphoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43 Second Time Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43 Secure Simple Computers . . . . . . . . . .Page 70 www.securesimplecomputers.com Silver Chics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47 www.silverchics.com Slumber Parties By Sondra . . . . . . . . .Page 47 www.slumberpartiesbysondra.com Southland Baptist Temple . . . . . . . . .Page 56 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com Southside Family Chiropractic . . . . .Page 52 STARS for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 www.starsforkidsnow.com
Celebrating Home/Felicia Sledd . . . .Page 69
Medical Spa 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
State Farm Insurance Kent Bohanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 54
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Choppers Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46
Merle Paschedag/Life Coaching . . . .Page 7
Clay Chameleon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 33
Navan Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 25
State Farm Insurance Adam Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
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NECCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 17
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Community Financial
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Strawberry Hills Pharmacy . . . . . . . . .Page 13
New Haven Assisted Living . . . . . . . .Page 25
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Sunrise Children’s Services . . . . . . . . .Page 15
Damron’s Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 32
O’Bryan Family Medicine . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19
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Elite Yoga and Massage . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
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Superway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 54
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Three Rivers Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . .Page 63
Services Bank (CFSB) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46
First Baptist Church Preschool . . . . .Page 44
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On Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 39
Tiffany’s On Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37
Filbeck, Cann & King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 42
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Twice Upon A Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 67
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Unique Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 28
Flanary Veterinary Clinic . . . . . . . . . . .Page 40
Western KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 35
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FNB Bank, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 62
Paducah Jazzercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
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For The Mahusay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 52
Paducah McCracken Co. Convention
Western Baptist Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
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Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1
Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 37
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Fringe Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 34
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Dr. William Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11
Gina’s Body Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 34
Paducah Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
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www.lourdes-pad.org
William Carter Photography . . . . . . .Page 22
Handbag Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 42
Paducah Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . .Page 24
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Heath Health Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44
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WKCTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 61
Hooked On Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 40
Paducah Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 55
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WKMS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26
Hope Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 71
Parkview Nursing &
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Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 39
YaYas Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 75
Horses, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 57
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Pasta House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19
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