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ven though I am still a ‘Brit’ at heart, I love my adopted country and especially the fireworks our nations birthday. Nothing feels more like summer than sitting on the grass at the riverfront in Paducah and watching the explosions of color and sound from the barges on the river - All those little ‘Stars and Stripes’ waving in time to the ‘Star Spangled Banner’. Happy July 4th everybody!

It’s now officially summer and the hottest part of the year here in western Kentucky. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water when you’re playing outdoors and use

plenty of sunscreen on yourself and your kids. Our staff (and our friends at Crunchy-Mom’s on page 66,) suggest BabyGanics Cover Up Sunscreen Spray. Its, fragrance free, absorbs and dries quickly, and its mineral based formula provides 50 times your baby's natural sun protection against broad spectrum UVA/UVB damaging sun rays. Check out all the BabyGanics natural products at www.babyganics.com. I’m really looking forward to this summer! My grandson Elijah is coming to visit and we’re planning on taking him to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, (featured in June’s issue). We’ll certainly check out the great programs at the McCracken County Library and I bet we ride our bikes around Noble Park. My son is also visiting at the end of the month. There’s a baseball game planned for St. Louis and we thought we’d check out the St. Louis Zoo, (page 16). I must say that it’s nice to be feeling well and very much alive. This time last year I was very poorly, about to have my gall bladder removed and beginning treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. In the summer of 2010 I was going through reconstruction after breast cancer in 2009. Thankfully, my health is stable and I plan on having some quality time with my family. If you see us out and about, say “hello” because I’m on a mission to make up for two lost summers! Are you ready for the last month before school starts? This month’s magazine has a great excursion idea and back-toschool tips! There’s still time to enter the kids triathlon in Paducah and get your kid’s blood pressure checked at the mall with the cast of Swamp People! Check out our new advertisers and some new coupons on page 72. Lots of clothing and consignment stores have summer sales going on and we’ve got a shopping destination page highlighting our Murray businesses. Well, I have to go...time to walk my dogs and water the garden. Happy summertime!

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tableofcontents features AMPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Back To School Jitters by: Lisa Mycanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Take Me To St. Louis by: Angie Kimbro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Kids Triathlon by: Brandy Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

departments activecare Headaches by: Dr. Heath Schipp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

goodreads POD by Stephen Wallenfels by Julie Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

calendarofevents Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

kidsbits A Homeschools Perspective of Proverbs 22:6 by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

healthmatters Summer Health and Safety by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Purchase Parenting & Family • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Parenting & Family® (PP&F® Magazine) is published monthly by Karen Hammond. Advertising design by Angie Kimbro, Laura Thornton and Glen Dunkerson and layout design by Angie Kimbro. PP&F® Magazine, Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson & Laura K. Thornton are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of PP&F® Magazine july not necessarily reflect the opinions of PP&F® Magazine, Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson & Laura K. Thornton. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to paducahparenting@comcast.net (270) 415-9400

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communityevents Paint Paducah Red! by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Paducah Gets a Dog Park by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Puchase Area Crunchy Moms by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 It’s a new Season of Great Music! by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

familyfinance Home Equity Loans by: Robyn Passante. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

featuredadvertiser Lone Oak Chiropractic Wellness & Rehab Center by: Karen Hammond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

schoolnotes Tip Sheet for Families by: Paducah Independent Schools . . . . . 69

growinggarden Trials Underway - You be the Judge by: Carol C. Ullerich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

endingnotes Budget Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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ur cover this month features three of the students from the Academy for Movement and the Performing Arts (AMPA). Sarah Emmons (center), Natalie Estes (right) and Caitlin Hooks (left), represent the dance and stage craft classes that are available to AMPA students. The academy’s main objective is to educate its students in the techniques of dance, and instill values such as confidence, ambition, and commitment in them. Owner and instructor, Tressa Wilham, prides herself on providing professional dance training, top of the line dance studios, and exposure to top dance choreographers. “At AMPA, we feel it’s important that our students learn the history of dance and movement,” she explained. They should also know and use the proper terminology, and the root of the technique they will be learning.” Her philosophy is reflected in the academy’s mission statement: To be a dancer is to understand the importance to train even when tired; to perform even when scared; and to stand back up every time you fall. AMPA encourages dancers to express themselves honestly through movement, giving students new understanding and appreciation for how they feel inside. Dancers work as a team, and encourage each other through hard work and healthy competition. AMPA's primary goal is to instill in their dancers values that they will carry with them throughout their lifetime of achievements. AMPA is located in Jordan's Crossing (behind Kentucky Oaks Mall) and offers some of the best equipment a dance studio can provide: Floating dance floors, creating less impact on the dancer’s joints, Marley dance surfaces, the best dance floor surface available, a Bose sound system and of course wall length mirrors.

Meet the faculty! Tressa Wilham who was raised in Paducah, travelled the nation competing in both regional and national dance competitions. Her mother took her to a dance class when she was four year old. “Once I found dance, I never wanted to do anything else,” she told me. Wilham graduated from Hunter College in Manhattan in 2006 with a BA in dance, and a minor in Economics. After college, Wilham danced and trained with such choreographers as Andy Blankenbuehler, Jack Hertzog, AC Ciulia, and Mia Michaels. In addition to dance, Wilham went on to get her NSCA personal trainer certification. As a personal trainer, she is not only able to instruct the technique of dance, but to teach the anatomy of the human body which is very important for all dancers to know. Joining Tressa is Jennifer Drake, a member of the Nashville Ballet. Drake's impeccable dance training, in addition to her warm personality, makes her a tremendous teacher. Manika Kalia-Musgrove is a native of Paducah and found her love for dance at age 9. She attended WKU, dancing as a WKU Topperette, as well as a principle dancer in the WKU dance ensemble. Manika is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant and has many years of experience teaching dance to all ages. Megan Hughes, also a native of Paducah, has been involved in theater her whole life. Her father was one of the founders of the Market House Theater and a playwright with several Off Broadway successes. She studied piano and theatre as a child, and was the founding director of children's choir programs at Jefferson Street, Grace Episcopal and Cathedral Churches. Megan has also taught music, speech and drama at Community Christian Academy and is currently writing children's books. She is a brilliant teacher/artist, who makes each and every one of her students feel confident enough to stand out in a crowd! AMPA also brings in guest instructors such as Joseph Steinauer from the Nashville Ballet. Steinauer did not take his first dance class until the age of 18, yet it was obvious to him that dance was his true calling. Last year Joseph signed a contract at the prestigious National Ballet of Canada. AMPA is also fortunate to bring in guest choreographers such as Sonja Tayeh who worked on the TV show, “So you think you can Dance!” Many classes to choose from: At AMPA, your child has the opportunity to learn many styles of dance, musical theatre and vocal technique. Plus, they get to show off their hard work on the big stage at the Carson Center in the end of the year recital. Students can begin to learn the rudiments of dance as early as age 2 and once they have had a couple of years of ballet classes and have turned 6, they are ready to work with Nashville Ballet instructors. ‘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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Class Descriptions Mommy and Me: For children 2 years of age (and their moms), a chance for moms to help their kids learn movement, rhythm, and coordination while listening to fun music and games. Preschool: For children 3 years of age (must be potty trained), an intro into ballet, tap, and tumbling. These younger students perform only one dance in the recital at the end of the year. Fun music, fun games, and treats at the end of every class. Dance I - Dance V: This is a combo classes for ages 4 - 13. These classes are divided by age and/or dance experience. All classes consist of a combination of ballet, tap, and jazz. Tumbling is offered to the younger students. HipHop and Ballet Combo: Ages 11 and up, open to all levels of dancer in the styles of hip-hop, jazz, and ballet. Lots of fun and calorie burning! Jazz/Lyrical: With the explosion of popular television shows such as “So you think you can Dance”, “American Idol” and “Dance Moms”, there’s a new interest and appreciation for lyrical and jazz dance. Ages 5 and up can learn the techniques they see on TV! Additional Ballet: This class is strongly encouraged for dancers who wish to learn more about classical ballet and proper ballet technique. It is highly recommended for all recreational company members and mandatory for all competitive company members.

Competitive Company: The Competitive Company is for the more serious dancers who are willing to commit to a dance season of hard work, travel, and incomparable experiences. An audition is held every fall for the AMPA competition companies. Competitive Company members take mandatory ballet, jazz/lyrical, modern, tap, and hip/hop classes and are expected to travel for competitions and conventions. Competitions are often held in places such as St. Louis, Nashville, Chicago and Orlando. Commitment and hard work is a must, but the payoff is amazing! Recreational Company: Not every student has the interest level or commitment to be part of the Competitive Company. AMPA offers a Residential Company which does not have travel or competition commitments (unless the demand is there). Offered to ages 5 - 18, this company meets for an additional jazz class each week and performs locally at ballgames, charity events, and of course, the end of the year recital. The instructors at AMPA work with students to polish their skills. “Some schools don’t focus on building confidence, strong technique, or stage presence,” Wilham told me. “At AMPA we try and teach not only dance and stage techniques, but skills that are transferable to life and work. Confidence and a good speaking voice can make a big difference in a college or job interview. Let’s be honest, most students will not use their dance skills professionally. But in todays’ competitive environment poise, polish and selfconfidence will get you that extra attention from a professor or potential employer.” AMPA students are taught how their bodies work and how to prevent injury as they dance. “In the art of dance, your body is your instrument,” Wilhalm told me. “It’s got to be appreciated and respected. I want all our dance students to understand the intention behind everything they do. I think it’s something unique to the performing arts that we, as teachers, can impart on them.”

Competitive Company Summer 2012 Dance Classes This summer AMPA will hold dance classes for its competitive company from July 30th - August 2nd, 2012. All dancers wishing to audition for the competitive company for the 2012 – 2013 Season, MUST attend this week of intensive classes. The Competitive Company auditions will be held on Friday, August 17 (Times TBA).

2011 - 2012 Recreational Company Dancers As always, AMPA will offer a non-competitive recreational company to all ages. No audition is required to participate in a recreational company. The recreational company includes an additional 30 minute jazz class, resulting in a 'special' dance in the end of the year recital. All recreational company members must be registered for a technique class at AMPA. Registration for summer classes and pre-registration for fall classes are going on now. Classes will begin on the Monday, August 13, 2012. Please email Wilham at tressa.ampa@gmail.com or call or text (270) 9948066. AMPA provides an upfront schedule of costs and fees so that parents can plan and budget accordingly. Some limited scholarships may be available. The fall open house and registration will take place as follows: July 28 - 29 Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. • August 4 - 5 Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. Wilham would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and friends who have supported the formation of AMPA. She is grateful to all the teachers who v inspired her and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. 10 • July2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

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by: Lisa Mycanka, LCSW – Four Rivers Behavioral Health

ugust will be here before you know it, and with it comes another year at school. For some children, going back to school is exciting. The prospect of meeting new people, having a new teacher, and learning new things is an adventure. For other children, being away from home is a worry that grows the closer s/he gets to those building doors.

What are “okay” worries? Everybody worries. That’s part of life. The feeling of “worry” or “nervous” tells us that we’re in an uncomfortable situation where we might need some security. In fact, worry is so normal, that professionals have a developmental step exclusively for practicing separation from a parent: Rapprochement.In a nutshell, rapprochement is the practicing of moving toward and away attachment figures. This behavior is developmentally noted in your curious toddler

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(ages 15 – 24 months); older children continue to practice rapprochement, but it is no longer considered a “milestone.” Your child is excited to go out and explore the world. He moves about rooms or a large space, sometimes out of your eyesight. When “worry” feelings arise, he will “check in” to regain a sense of safety. My 2-year old son practices this when I leave the room to go do something and I hear the call, “Mommy? Where you?” In preschoolers, children will often go to school or daycare, and then will come home and want some cuddle time. Worry about what Mom or Dad did during the day or whether or not s/he missed you is okay.

What is Separation Anxiety? Separation Anxiety is worry on a whole new level. According to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association, worry changes to Separation Anxiety when children experience at least 3 or more of the following:

1. Repeated episodes of distress upon separation or in anticipation of separation. 2. Inappropriate worry about parents leaving permanently or getting hurt. 3. Inappropriate worry about an event that will lead to separation (e.g., getting kidnapped). 4. Repeated refusal to attend school or elsewhere due to separation. 5. Refusal to be alone or away from parents at home. 6. Refusal to sleep away from parents, which includes sleeping in their room. 7. Nightmares about separation. 8. Repeated physical complaints that are related to separation episodes. A child with Separation Anxiety Disorder looks like an extreme worrier. This is the child who refuses to go to school because you might die in a car crash during the day, and you have a perfect driving record. This is a child who feels sick every morning before school or shortly after coming to school for several days in a row without any physical reason. When this child stays home, s/he suddenly has no health complaints. Separation Anxiety Disordered children are reluctant to play with

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friends, visit extended family, or simply play outside unless their significant parent is definitely within eyesight, possibly within physical reach.

How to Decrease Separation Jitters There are lots of simple ways to decrease a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worry about leaving home and going to school. First and foremost, if your child complains of feeling sick, like an upset stomach or headaches, and it happens almost every day, then take him/her to a medical doctor just to be sure that nothing is physically wrong. When you get the all-clear on any physical causes, try the following things.

1. Create a transitional object. Provide your child with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;reminderâ&#x20AC;? of you to keep close during the day. Some parents can provide a picture, or a special toy. You could even take a piece of fabric and put a scent you wear often on it so your child can use his/her olfactory memory. 2. Create a daily check-in time after school. Take 10 minutes after your child gets home to check in oneon-one. Your child could journal during the day all the exciting things that happened that s/he wants to share with you during this special time. Try not to focus on any bad stuff that happened during the day; that tends to make worries worse. 3. Encourage a positive day long before the separation continues. Some children do okay with a reassurance in the morning before they walk out the door. Other children will need time before they go to bed to prepare for the next day. As you pick out your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes for the next day, talk about what exciting things will happen in this outfit tomorrow. 4. Create a visual schedule. This is great for little children, or children who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t great at noticing time. The school day can seem like it is forever long. Take a piece of paper and draw either face clocks with times or draw pictures of your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities during the day. At the bottom put you and your special check-in time!

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If you try all these things and nothing helps, contact a mental health professional in your area. A professional can work with your child and your family to create additional supports and a lasting plan for change. Separation is a time for your child to exercise his independence and learn about the world. Hopefully your child will grow to love learning about the world on his own, and know that you are still close by, cheering him on. v

A long day out with the family was a tradition from my mother during our summer ‘school holidays’. Even though it sometimes meant getting up really early and sitting in the car for a while, we knew that an adventure awaited us once we arrived at our destination. There are some great day trips within driving distance of western Kentucky that don’t have to break the bank. Our magazine designer Angie Kimbro took her family to St. Louis recently. She had such a great time she asked if she could share her adventure with our readers.

hree hours north of Paducah, just across the Missouri border in St. Louis. It’s a great place to take children of all ages for a day trip, or if your budget allows, overnight. It’s a city made for children and you’ll find a multitude of fun, family activities. Whether you enjoy a baseball game in the afternoon or a visit to historical Grant’s Farm; St. Louis offers something for everyone.

St. Louis Zoo One of my personal favorites is the St. Louis Zoo. Located in Forrest Park it houses an impressive collection of approximately 18,000 animals in an attractive, family-friendly environment. Both Parenting Magazine and Zagat's call it ‘the top zoo in the nation’. Not only does the St. Louis Zoo excel at getting visitors face-to-face with animals, it's also respected for creating exhibits that resemble each animal's natural habitat. Surprisingly, it does all this without charging a dime for admission!

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Animal Tales EdZOOcation The Zoo is organized into different “Zoo Zones” which lead you through different exhibits and types of animals. The Zones are as follows: River's Edge - Take a walk in the wild through this thrilling exhibit where elephants are at play, cheetahs dart across a dry plain and hyenas watch warily by! The Wild - From the sub-Antarctic to tropical rain forests, see penguins, bears and great apes. Discovery Corner - Pet friendly bunnies and goats. Follow a butterfly's wandering flight. See awesome amphibians. Historic Hill - A lovely stroll through this area, with architecture of the 1920s, you'll see primates, birds and reptiles in modern habitats. Red Rocks - See lions, tigers and other big cats keep watch on nearby zebras, giraffes and antelope in natural settings. Children’s Zoo – This is a fantastic Children's Zoo. It features a see-through slide that goes right through an otter pool and many birds, snakes, frogs. Volunteers and staff bring out animals for the kids to see up close. This is one of the only exhibits at the Zoo that requires an admittance fee; however admission is free for the first hour the zoo is open during the summer.

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Feeding time! As with many zoos, one of the biggest attractions at the St. Louis Zoo is watching feeding time. Few things are more exciting! Just like us, animals love to eat, and feeding time usually means lots of activity and a chance to see animals get a bit more playful. Feeding times are spaced throughout the day, and vary by animal. But regardless of what time of day you're there, chances are there's a feeding time about to start. Some of the animals you can watch during feeding time are the penguins; sea lions; tree kangaroos and bears. While all of the exhibits are extraordinary in their own right, my personal favorite will always be the penguin and puffin coast. The only way to get closer to a penguin is to be a zookeeper. At the Penguin & Puffin Coast, a short glass wall lets you watch the animals swim below water, or peer over

Adult Summer Reading Ongoing through July 30th. Earn points by reading books and attending library functions. Points can then be redeemed for prizes and entry for the grand prize! July 11 - Noon From Off the Shelf Book DiscussionSnow Flower & the Secret Fan by Lisa See discussion led by Andrew Halford July 19 - 7:00pm Evening Upstairs- “Vice President Alben W. Barkley: In His Own Words” presented by Shea Nickell 555 Washington Street Paducah KY 42003

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the wall and watch them swim right below your nose. The experience is so up-close, you're likely to get a little wet as penguins splash and dive, or as the puffins dart and flip, in and out of the water. Don't forget to look up, as penguins aren't shy about climbing on rock ledges just a few feet above visitors' heads.

The City Museum When you are done at the zoo, head over to the City Museum located in downtown St. Louis. Be forewarned, this museum is not a ‘typical’ museum, nor is it for the claustrophobic or ‘helicopter’ parent. The motto of the museum is “where the imagination runs wild!” The museum is housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company, and is an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects. The Museum has several floors each boasting a thousand different way to engage your imagination.

1st floor The first floor is home to a life-size Bowhead whale that guests can walk through and view a large fish tank from the mezzanine or the always popular "Puking Pig." Also on the first floor, are a number of tunnels that run across the ceiling, hiding above a sea of fiberglass insulation cut to give the impression of icicles. To get into these you can climb up a ‘Slinky’, aka old refrigerating coil (donated by Anhueser-Busch), or through a tree house which leads into a giant hollowed out tree that leads to a cabin on the other side of the floor. In one area is a tunnel known as the "Underground Whaleway" which runs beneath the floor and into the "Original Caves." New areas are currently being built. Be ready to loose your children and yourself (if you are brave enough) in all of these caves, caverns and tight spaces.

Enchanted Caves and Shoe Shaft One of the most popular attractions, besides the outdoor MonstroCity, the Enchanted Caves and Shoe Shafts run through the center of the Museum, and go all the way to the 10th floor. In the Enchanted Caves, guests will find an elaborate, handsculpted cave. From every direction, a different creature is staring back. The Shoe Shafts were left over from when the building was the International Shoe distribution building. To get the shoes from floor to floor, staff would place the shoes on the spiral shafts that would lead down to the loading dock. When the caves originally opened up in 2003, there was only one spiral shoe slide that was three stories tall, but in 2008 a second one was opened, becoming the daddy of them all. A tenstory spiral slide, that starts at the roof and goes down to caves' entrance. www.purchaseparenting.com July2012 • 19

The Mezzanine This area contains the Museum's food court and a number of sections that are also tied into the first floor.

The Vault Room This is located on the 2nd floor which contains two 3,000 pound vault doors built in the mid-19th century and originally built in St. Louis, then installed in a bank in Chicago. The middle of the room highlights our 'hamster wheel', which is a donated piece from McDonnell-Douglas, and was used to create the fuselage of small airplanes. There is also a small aquarium on this floor that you are able to visit for a small fee.

3rd floor The 3rd Floor is home to a number of attractions. In one area is Skateless Park, which is a collection of skateboard ramps, without the skateboards. There is also the Everyday Circus, a circus school. The Everyday Circus performs daily at the museum. Just around the corner from the Circus, is Art City where guests can try their hand at a number of different art techniques, as well as Toddler Town; a section dedicated only to those 6 and under. Finally, on the 3rd Floor, the entrance to the three story slide that leads back to the first floor.

Old Fashioned Ferris wheel The roof has a small old fashioned Ferris wheel. It also has a slide that goes under a small pond. The pond has stepping stones that go from one side to the other. The roof also has a school bus that had actually worked once, extending past the edge of the building. Visitors can walk in the school bus and open the door from the driver's seat. Also found on the roof are a giant rope swing contained in a free-standing aluminum dome underneath the roof's centerpiece; a giant metal praying mantis. It is possible to climb a series of enclosed metal ladders inside the dome to an exit at the top.

MonstroCity Which I think is the coolest part of the museum - is located in front of the building. MonstroCity features two Saber 40 aircraft fuselages suspended high in the air, a fire engine, a castle turret, a 25-foot cupola, four-foot-wide ‘Slinkies’ that can be crawled through, and two ball pits, one for young children and one for older ones, each pit being filled with large, rubber dodge balls.[6] Here you and your children can crawl all over what feels like the top of downtown St. Louis. Being the mom to two boys, City Museum was little boy heaven. They crawled and explored to their hearts content. So next time you have a day with nothing to do, consider making the drive to St. Louis to visit the City Museum; St. Louis Zoo or any of the other attractions in this great city. v References: www.stlouiszoo.com, www.citymuseum.org, www.wikipedia.com

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Headaches by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic

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.

es, 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.

Headaches can have many “triggers” or causing agents. These include: food, loud nois-

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.

What type of headache do I have?

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. 22 • July2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

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 dull, throbbing headaches avoid heavy exercising and concentrate on activities such as walking and low-impact 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. v www.purchaseparenting.com July2012 • 23

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Trials Underway. You Be the Judge! by Carol C. Ullerich Purchase Area Master Gardeners

t’s July. While you debate what to add to your 2012 garden to make it complete, the nursery industry is way ahead of you. They’re working on new plants to tantalize you in 2013.

Coleman Road across from Dippin’ Dots is once again part of a statewide trial of annuals and perennials organized by the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture.

A big part of bringing new plants to market is the “trialing” of plants. Samples of new plants are distributed to universities, arboretums, garden writers and others to get the word out about new introductions, and perhaps most importantly, to evaluate their performance. Plants that have been babied in a greenhouse setting may not tolerate life in an actual garden and that’s valuable information for buyers and sellers alike.

The first week of May we received 22 varieties of plants, some of which I’ve already seen on the market in Paducah and across Kentucky, but all of which are fairly new introductions. Plants being evaluated are: ‘Outback Silver Sunburst’ (yellow buttons); two cleome (spider flower) hybrids, ‘Senorita Rosalita’ and ‘Senorita Blanca’; two delphiniums (larkspur), ‘Diamonds Blue’ and ‘Casa Blanca’; dianthus (pinks) caesius ‘Grandiflorus’; two Echinacea purpurea (coneflower) ‘PowWow White’ and ‘PowWow Wild Berry’; a Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed) hybrid, ‘Baby Joe’; Gaura lindeheimeri ‘Papillon’; Heuchera Americana ‘Marvelous Marble’ (coral bells); two ipomoea batatas (sweet potato vine) ‘Illusion Emerald Lace’ and ‘Illusion Midnight Lace’; a Lewisia (bitterroot) hybrid ‘Little Peach’; a phlox hybrid ‘Intensia Blueberry; Santolina chamaecyarissus ‘Lavender Cotton’; three Scaveola (fan flower), ‘Whirlwind Blue’, ‘Whirlwind White Imp’, and ‘Fan Dancer’; Teucrium (germander); Tiarella wherryi ‘Silverado’ (foamflower); and two Verbena hybrids, ‘Superbena Royale Iced Cherry’ and ‘Superbena Royale Chambray’.

The Purchase Area Master Gardener Association (PAMGA) has participated in plant trials of annuals and daylilies over the years. This year the Demonstration & Trial Garden on

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Fizzle, Survive or Thrive The plants arrived with tremendous vigor and specific planting and care instructions. Nine plants of each variety will be evaluated throughout the summer and fall. The purpose of these trials is not to teach garden design principles, but rather to ensure each plant receives the same amount of space, water, nutrients and attention with a goal of learning which plants fizzle in our heat and humidity, which plants survive, and which plants thrive.

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To get the project underway, the ground in four established beds was tilled and weeded. Plants were installed on May 12, 13, 14 and 20. Depending on the expected size and habit of each variety, plants were placed on 9” or 12” centers. I chose to use a 3 x 3 grid for each variety. After installing each bed, plants were watered daily for the first week. Mulch acquired from the City of Paducah was added to the beds on May 25 and refreshed in early June. A few days later, the plants were fertilized and Treflan was applied. The site is very windy so a

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weekly weeding is necessary to control weeds, especially grass. The plants will be monitored through the first hard frost. All plants are clearly labeled for garden visitors.

Ready-Made Container Combos Plant trials are common and happen around the globe. In late May, I traveled to Frankfort with other Master Gardeners to evaluate a new product, combination plantings, you may see in the future at area garden centers. A container used to be a single geranium in a pot. Nowadays, it seems the more variety and the more plants stuffed into a pot the better. The nursery industry has responded by creating a ready-made combination of three species that work and play well together. For garden novices, people in a hurry, and those who lack the proverbial green thumb, it takes the guesswork out of putting together a successful container because the work of selecting the right mix of plants has already been done for you.

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breeder involved in this innovation is the German company Dummen USA, whose products are sold through the Ball Horticultural Company based in Chicago. UK is testing several plant combinations created by Dummen USA in a test bed at the Capital Plaza Tower and in containers at the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mansion. Master Gardeners from around Kentucky were invited to give their impressions of the plants which had been growing for about six weeks. Some trios had fared well and some appeared to be in distress. The

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combos in the containers seemed much happier than those planted in concrete beds in the boiling sun - admittedly a tough spot for any plant, but one that needs color and interest. Some of the combinations featured a clearly dominant species that had crowded out the other two species and defeated the purpose of a trinity of different plants. I would have been disappointed had I purchased the combination and ended up with a single plant. But that’s the purpose of a plant trial. Some good ideas flourish; some fail. The Frankfort trials, like the trials at the Demonstration & Trial Garden here in Paducah, will be evaluated repeatedly as the growing season progresses.

Trial Beds with a flair In June, I visited trial gardens at the University of Tennessee’s Institute of Agriculture in Jackson, TN. Most trial beds are rather clinical in appearance, but several beds on the Jackson campus feature designs. I noticed several plants in the Jackson trials are part of the UK trial too. It will be good to compare our plants to those growing two hours away in Jackson since the purpose of a trial is to evaluate stamina, drought and pest resistance, and appearance - characteristics vital to a successful garden and a successful plant.

Not Just for Flowers Plant trials aren’t unique to flowers. Vegetable seeds under-

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go rigorous analysis too. We have two vegetable gardens at the Demonstration & Trial Garden. One is maintained by a half-way house crew and the other is maintained by Master Gardeners. I would say the focus of the half-way house bed is food production. While growing a successful harvest is a goal of the Master Gardeners too, they are demonstrating gardening techniques such as square foot gardening, various mulches and siting a garden to take full advantage of the sun. The Master Gardeners are working with FerryMorse to evaluate their vegetable seed. While you may visit the Demonstration & Trial Garden at any time, plans are underway for the Veggie Bonanza on Saturday, September 22. In addition to a fall plant sale, garden tours, taste testing and demonstrations, visitors will rate the trial plants. That’s your opportunity to judge the plants for yourself and start creating a plant wish list for 2013. I encourage everyone to visit the garden. The spot is continuously open for self-guided tours. Come often, perhaps once a month, and watch what grows! v Carol Ullerich is the President of PAMGA, a member of the Garden Writers Association and a frequent contributor to Purchase Area Parenting & Family Magazine.

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Paint Paducah Red! by Cassie Johnson Purchase Parenting & Family Staff

Swamp people come to Paducah to raise awareness of Pediatric Hypertension

f you were asked “Do you know your child’s numbers?” would you know specifically what numbers that question refers to? Perhaps it’s their age, height, or social security number? Neither is correct, the question is referring to your child’s blood pressure numbers.

Secondary Hypertension It is estimated that two million children in the US have undiagnosed and untreated hypertension. Hypertension in children is often called ‘secondary hypertension’ meaning high blood pressure is secondary to more serious underlying issues that can affect the heart, kidneys, and brain. Pediatric hypertension is referred to as ‘the silent killer’ as it not the result of obesity or any other physical feature. In the case of Celeste Goodwin, founder and President of the National Pediatric Blood Pressure Awareness Foundation (NPBPAF), it was her son Matthew’s kidneys.

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“Matthew started preschool as most any 4-year-old does, but was constantly sick and his illnesses got more and more severe,” Goodwin told me. “It was recommended that he have a tonsillectomy and tubes put in his ears, so we scheduled surgery and went in for lab work.” This was the first time Matthew’s blood pressure had ever been checked. His blood pressure was high, but the anesthesiologist cleared him for surgery and the procedure went ahead. “Looking back now, had I known my son’s blood pressure numbers, so many hard, dark days could have been avoided,” Goodwin said. Like most parents, Goodwin never knew anything was wrong with her son’s blood pressure. At that time, blood pressure screenings were not part of a routine check- up for children. It is often overlooked that an otherwise healthy child might have hypertension.

After Matthew’s tonsillectomy, he was discharged and went home. That night, he kept getting sicker. “We thought he was sick from the anesthesia,” Goodwin said. He began vomiting bright red blood so we went to the ER.” After many tests, puzzled doctors, and multiple bags of IV medications, they discovered the problem: Matthew’s blood pressure was 195/135. A doctor explained to Goodwin and her husband, Billy, that Matthew’s blood pressure was dangerously high and rising. He was admitted to the PICU for fear that he might have a stroke or heart attack. “When the doors opened to that unit, I was petrified. It is a feeling I will never forget,” Goodwin shared. Doctors and nurses worked around the clock trying to pinpoint what the underlying issue was, but www.purchaseparenting.com July2012 • 27

kept coming up empty handed and still scratching their heads. “It was like being in a tunnel of black and we didn’t know when the daylight would show up again. There were no answers which meant no plan of care,” said Goodwin. A kidney ultrasound finally provided the issue they were looking for – a blockage in Matthew’s kidney. He had renal artery stenosis which was blocking the main blood supply to his kidneys. Matthew was immediately transferred to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, where a specialist was able to finally give them the hope they had searched so hard for. Matthew underwent an auto kidney transplant, which involved removing his own kidney, cleaning the blockage, and then placing it back into his body. “At 10 years old, he is doing great!” Goodwin said excitedly. “There were days we feared we would not see his 10th birthday and every day is blessing.” One of the happiest people to have him well is Matthew’s little brother and best friend, Conner. He looked up to Matthew, and it was hard for him to see his brother so sick and in the hospital. After what happened to her own family, Goodwin began asking herself, “What could I have done?” If she had known about pediatric hypertension she would have been familiar with Matthew’s blood pressure numbers.

“Know Your Kids Numbers” (KYKN) On January 1, 2010 Goodwin founded the NPBPAF and made it her goal to make sure no parent ever had to experience what she and Billy had gone through. More importantly, she wanted no other child to suffer like Matthew did. The NPBPAF is a national, non-profit organization that promotes awareness for regular blood pressure monitoring in children. They encourage health care providers to include blood pressure screenings in routine exams and provide access to community screenings for children all over the USA. They also want to provide home blood pressure monitors for children whose families would otherwise not be able to afford one. Their goal is to educate parents on exactly what blood pressure measurements mean. They urge parents to understand the importance of, “Know Your Kids Numbers” (KYKN), which is the foundation’s motto. The goal of NPBPAF is to make sure all children by the age of three begin routine blood pressure screenings just as they have routine height, weight, and developmental checks. Early identification is the key. If left untreated, pediatric hypertension can cause stroke, heart attack, organ failure, loss of vision, or even death. 28 • July2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

Swamp People On July 21, Celeste, the entire foundation, and stars from the popular History Channel show, Swamp People, invite us to ‘Paint Paducah Red’ to raise awareness for pediatric hypertension. Junior Edwards and his wife, Theresa, along with their son Willie, his wife Sherrie, and their three grandchildren will be at Kentucky Oaks Mall from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Edwards family met Celeste through her work with NPBPAF and wanted to help spread the word about blood pressure screenings for children. “We will do absolutely anything to help the kids,” Theresa Edwards said. “This is a cause that we feel is important for us to be a part of.” While they are looking forward to meeting their fans from the area, the Edwards are coming to town with only one intention; to make sure every child gets a free blood pressure screening. There will be screenings for all children ages 3-17, giveaways, and door prizes. Don’t forget to wear red! For information about the event or the NPBPAF call (225)955-2770, email to info@bloodpressure4kids.org, or visit the website at www.bloodpressure4kids.org. v

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Hotel Metropolitan 103rd Anniversary Celebration. Hotel Metropolitan, 724 Oscar Cross Drive. Fish Fry, 11:00 AM. Entertainment throughout the day. 270443-7918 or thehotelmetropolitan.org. Hansel & Gretel presented by Missoula Children's Theatre. Carson Center. $6. 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org

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American Queen at Port of Paducah. www.paducah.travel

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Riverfront, noon-5 pm.

Fund Run for Charities. Noble Park. 5K, 8:00 AM. Youth Fun Run, 9:00 AM. 270444-8622 or www.cfwestky.com. Classic Waxx Concert. Paducah Riverfront. 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

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Animal Tales EdZOOcation. McCracken County Library. 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. 270-442-2510 or www.mclib.net

FRIDAY 6

Friday Night Racing with Fireworks. Paducah International Raceway. 4445 Shemwell Lane off Exit 11. 7:00 PM. 270-898-SHOW. www.paducahracing.net

Film Brew: Stand By Me. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:00 PM. 270-442-7723 or www.maidenalleycinema.com

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SUNDAY 8

Bikes on Broadway. Broadway, 4th - 17th Streets. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 270-4448508 or bikeworldky.com.

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Pajama Slumber Party. Mccracken County Library. 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. 270-442-2510 or www.mclib.net.

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Animal Tales EdZOOcation. McCracken County Library. 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. 270-442-2510 or www.mclib.net

THURSDAY 19

An Evening Upstairs: "Vice President Alben W. Barkley: In His Own Words" presented by Judge Christopher Shea Nickell,, Kentucky Court of Appeals. McCracken County Library. 7:00 PM. www.mclib.net

FRIDAY 20

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale. St Paul, 211 S. 21st Street. 9:00 AM 7:00 PM. 270-994-2122 Irvin Cobb Golf Championships. 841 Berger Road. 270444-9514 or www.paxtonpark.com

SATURDAY 21

Youth Triathlon. Noble Park. 8:00 AM. 270-444-8508 or www.paducahky.gov Friends of the Library Used Book Sale. St Paul, 211 S. 21st Street. 9:00 AM 1:00 PM. 270-994-2122 Irvin Cobb Golf Championships. 841 Berger Road. 270-444-9514 or www.paxtonpark.com Swamp People public appearance. Kentucky Oaks Mall. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM to honor 1st ever "Pediatric Blood Pressure Awareness Day" in Paducah for the National Pediatric Blood Pressure Awareness Foundation. Free blood pressure screens for kids ages 3-17. George Wilson's Family Day at the Park. Noble Park. 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 270444-8508 or www. paducahky.gov American Water Ski Association Souther Regional Water Ski Championships. Twin Oaks Lake, 2345 Oaks Road. 270-217-5747 or www.usawaterski.org

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Irvin Cobb Golf Championships. 841 Berger Road. 270-444-9514 or www.paxtonpark.com

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Monday Music Mayhem at Maiden Alley Cinema. 7:00 PM. 270-442-7723. www.maidenalleycinema.com.

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Movies in the Park - Cars 2. Noble Park. Dusk. 270-444-8508 or www. paducahky.gov

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Crosby, Stills & Nash. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. 270-450-4444. www.thecarsoncenter.org

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Dive-In Movie: The Goonies Noble Park Pool. 8:00 pm

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: JULY 1 - 31: National Quilt Museum Free Exhibit: Cold War Patriots Remembrance Quilt. www.quiltmuseum.com. 270-442-8856 JULY 2: Creating Patterns and Clothing with Lowertown Artist Freda

Fairchild. Studio Miska, 627 Madison Street. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Call 270-5192341 or visit www.fredafairchild.com

THROUGH JULY 7: Outrageous Art From My Heart to Yours. Tribeca Gallery. www.twribecarestaurant.net

THROUGH JULY 10: New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2012 – Baskets and Antique Basket Quilts. National Quilt Museum. Winners and finalists from the annual contest challenge quiltmakers to create original quilts based on a classic block pattern. See the innovative, imaginative new quilts along side antique basket quilts. www.quiltmuseum.org JULY 13 TO OCTOBER 16: Blending the Old and the New: Quilts by Paul D. Pilgrim. National Quilt Museum. An encore presentation. If you've ever collected antique quilt blocks and struggled with what to do with them, come be inspired and get ideas from seeing how Paul reassembled the old into new and exciting designs. www.quiltmuseum.org

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JULY 27-29: Caryl Bryer Fallert Workshop - Creative Free-Form Piecing and Design. Bryerpatch Studio, 502 N. 5th Street. 270-444-8040 or www.bryerpatch.com

JULY 31-AUGUST 1: Caryl Bryer Fallert Workshop - Beyond the Grid. Bryerpatch Studio, 502 N. 5th Street. 270-444-8040 or www.bryerpatch.com THROUGH AUGUST 4: Paducah Photo 2012 Juried Exhibition. Yeiser Art Center. 200 Broadway in Paducah. www.theyeiser.org

THROUGH SEPT 11: The Exquisite Stitch – 200 years of HandQuilting. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org Second Saturdays Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM. Apprenticeship for Artists. Ages 13+. Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department. 444-8508.

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Private Lessons and Glass Art Windows, Aire Castle Stained Glass Art Studio, 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, Benton KY. Limit 2 Students per class, schedule is set according to student availability,. Copper Foil & Solder method or Came Method For more, 270-354-5004 or www.airecastle.com/stained-glass . Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2ND TUE AT 6PM- Usually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations. Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during the Civil War. Call 1-800-PADUCAH for more. Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings, Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.

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

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PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 5755477.

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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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Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440

Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org

Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com 4875 Old Mayfield Road – Pastor Bro. Mike Nolen

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Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us”

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM. & 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study

Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway

4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00AM, Worship 10:00AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM

SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Benton www.fccdcbentonky.org 527-8560 - 2515 S Main Street

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

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270443-8251 • 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY www.fccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Bell Choir Practice 9:30 AM, Traditional Worship 10:45

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Broadway Church of Christ - 270-443-6206 2855 Broadway Street, Paducah. www.broadwaycoc.com

SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM TUESDAY: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM – noon WEDNESDAY: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 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,Rev. Joe Beal, This group meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all. Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; First Step Addiction Counseling Ministry, call 270-408-1489. Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir for children grades 3-5; Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for children ages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext. 205 for more information about music opportunities at Broadway UMC. Brooks Pool - 443-1778 - Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-

Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Contact 443-1778. Swim lessons and Parent & Me Classes are available.Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM MONDAY – THURSDAY: Open Swim. 5 - 7 PM. Water Aerobics: MONDAY - THURSDAY. 5:15 PM.

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017

2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 PM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away

Christ Chapel E.M.C.

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

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629 www.concordpad.com

SUNDAY Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY

Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids,Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and other Occasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services

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Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115

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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

GroupPreschool through 5th Grade 4:00 PM, Contemporary Worship 5:30 PM, Youth Groups 6th through 12th Grades 6:30 PM.

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

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400

SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. The Landing: FRIDAYS at 6:45 PM. a year-long program that helps teenagers struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits travel the path to freedom, healing and wholeness. FREE. Dinner served at 6:15 PM for $3.

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572

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

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796

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

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening meal- 5:15 PM, Youth- 5:30 PM, Bible Study- 6PM, Adult Choir- 7PM. SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9AM - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866733-7245

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

Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900

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

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:00 AM, Morning Worship 10:15 AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Worship 6:00 PM. JULY 18 - 22: Vacation Bible School. 6 - 8:30 pm. Preschool - 5th grade welcome. Call church office for more.

SUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School, 9:30 AM with classes for all ages. WEDNESDAY: Worship Services 4:30 PM MIE for children K-5, 5:30 PM JourneyKidz for Preschoolers, 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting Music Camp (grades K-5) JULY 16-20

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

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875

SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM

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

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477

SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

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SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086

Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY: Worship 9

Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah,

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org

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.

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

Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KY Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah

AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

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, Sonrise Servise 8 AM, Celebration Service Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960

SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com

Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org

Nursery Service provided for all services.

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McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and

Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588

SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM

Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616

SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM, Worship 11 AM, Evening worship6 PM, Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM

SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM

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 .

Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org

SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment

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

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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

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294

SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious

SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship

vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343

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.

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.

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us

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

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.

SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM

Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org

Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active cou-

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan

ples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com

FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6 PM Evening Service, WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open; 4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal; 6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 46PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir, 5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11AM & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 57PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th-12th grade), 5:30-7PM;Choir, 6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group, 6AM, IHOP, Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men

Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SUNDAY 6 PM

SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY

Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com

2nd Saturday, 8-9AM, Little Castle, Lone Oak

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414

www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org

Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org

SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-

Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; Evening Worship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919

Rev. Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org

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

On-Going Community Events & Notices: MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS JULY 9-25 Advanced Reading Class, 9:00

AM-10:30 AM. Advanced Math Class, 10:30 AM -12:00 PM. WKCTC Campus. For high school students who need an edge in reading or math. Six classes. Contact Score Higher Director Joy Lentz 270-519-6474

JULY 23 - AUGUST 5 Stuff The Bus! Help out a child this Back-to School sea-

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son and visit our pencil tree at Stratemeyer Media! Grab a pencil with a list of requests, and drop off your donations center court in our McCracken County School Bus! All donations will be distributed to surrounding schools. Together we can set children up for success!

FRIDAY EVENINGS IN JULY: Live entertainment at the Pasta House, Jordan's Crossing in Paducah. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 270-575-1997 SATURDAY EVENINGS THROUGH JULY 28: Live on Broadway: Art, Rhythm & Dinner. Broadway in Paducah. 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. 270-444-8649 or www.paducahalliance.org. MONDAY – SATURDAY THROUGH NOVEMBER: Downtown Farmers Market. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. www.paducahalliance.org

Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. 2695 Jackson Street. For more, call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com.

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.

MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open: Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com. Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183. Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233. Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, , Tuesdays, 6 8:30 PM. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-3311750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. Fridays through June 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building. Tests start at 8:30 AM. You can also take the GED FREE. Call to schedule a time. FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Neighbors Unifying Ballard County: Meets the 1st Monday 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 Elaine Jarvis, president at 270-665-5057. Find us on Facebook. Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the fourth Monday of each month, 6:00 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. NUBC is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. For more information, contact Elaine Jarvis, 270-665-5057. Like us on Facebook. Ballard County Cemetery Boad: Meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:30 PM, at Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway in LaCenter, KY. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preseve our old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook. Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week. Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: Monday Friday, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. For more, call Grace Forte at 270-205-0223. Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, pre-

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eventscalendar scription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795. The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts". Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith, (270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247. Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117 Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-9679601 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 SATURDAYS,THROUGH OCTOBER. Cruise-In. Bob’s Drive IN, 2429 Bridge Street, Paducah. Call Neil Ward for information 270-443-6493. 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.

SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575. SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS: West Kentucky Christian Alliance meeting, McCracken County Library. 6:00 PM. This group’s purpose is to speak up about our loss of Christian values, and to further evangelism in these troublesome time.s For information, call 270-994-3230. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH: Knitting Club. McCracken County Extension Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520.

THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10AM. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044

SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. Jackson Oaks Independent Living Center, 2500 Marshall Avenue 11:30 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu TUESDAYs: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM and 1 PM. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823. MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAYS: Introduction to Social Ballroom Dancing. Paducah Dance Academy. 6 PM. WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Workforce Computer Classes. . McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. Wednesdays 1 PM.. “1 on 1 at 1” Basic Computing Class. Fridays 3 PM, Job Search and Resume. For more, call 270-442-2510. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken

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County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. 1 PM. Monday is "Basic Computing,” Wednesday is “Building a Resume,” Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.” For more, call 270-442-2510. TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee.The Clay Chameleon, 4793 Village Square Drive. 10 AM - 7 PM For more, call 270-442-1112. www.claychameleon.com. Come paint with a friend.

TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu. WEDNESDAYS: Knitting, Crochet, and More.Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting, crocheting or other project. 444-0044. WEDNESDAYS: One on One at One - Computers with Brian Medlin at McCracken County Library. 1:00 PM.

The McCracken County Preschool Head Start office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2012-12 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2012 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County School District. Please call the McCracken County Head Start office at 270-538-4041 to mak an appointment. Early Head Start applications will also be taken at this time. Transportation for preschool is provided by McCracken County School system. Sorry, no transportation is provided for Early Head Start. Registration for McCracken County Public Schools begins JULY 31 AND RUNS UNTIL AUGUST 7 for all schools. Dates & times vary for each school. Students and families should check www.mccracken.kyschools.us for specific dates and times. First day of school for students is AUGUST 9.

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WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292.

Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, and dance. For details, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov

THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Alzehimer’s Support Group. Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, 501 N. 3rd Street in Paducah. 4:30 PM. Call Felicia Williams or Katina Wilson at 270-444-9661 for additional information.

THURSDAYS: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM Spring Hill Singles Ministry - Offering adult singles bible study at Ledbetter UMC. Join us for fun fellowship while learning about real issues that singles face. Childcare provided, and single parents are welcome. Our singles Bible study will start Thursday, 1-5-2012. For the most updated information, like us on Facebook as Spring Hill Ministries Paducah. You can also email springhillministries@hotmail.com. THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 pm (extra meeting time to add) Christ United Methodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414 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.

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group, second floor conference room at Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. 11:00 AM – noon. Provides informaiotn, education and support to those who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. Please call 270-251-4121 for more information. FIRST TWO CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Diabetes Group

Sessions at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Learn self care behaviors that can reduce the risk of diabetes complications. One on one sessions can also be scheduled. Registration required, call 270-251-4169.

SATURDAY JUNE 2: "The Three Rs of Gardening". Laurel Oak Garden Club Annual Garden Tour. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Central Elementary School, 2290 St. RT 12 N. Mayfield, KY. 11:00 AM Lecture "Plant Oddities. 12:00 AM Lecture "What Have You Pulled Lately". 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch on the Patio. Tickets $12 available at City Hall.

THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.

FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse. 8 PM. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321

FRIDAYS: Friday Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway. 7:00 PM. 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. www.paducahracing.net

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LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.

SATURDAYS: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM matinee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. For more, call Michael Vancura at 270-994-3686.

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

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MONDAY, JULY 16. Grandparenting Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office

eventscalendar MONDAY JULY 2: Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room , Western Baptist Hospital. 3-4:30. This group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Deb Welsh at 270-415-7697 to register.

building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. Free class provides grandparents and older caregivers with update information, safety tips and a refresher on how to care for grandchildren. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

MONDAY JULY 23. Sibling Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Bilding 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

THROUGH JULY 17 (MORNINGS OR EVENINGS): Toddler Tunes for ages 18 JULY 2 AND 9 (MONDAYS) AND JULY 7 (SATURDAY): Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday. Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

mos. – 3 years with parents. Classes run 6 weeks, 30 minutes weekly. Harmony Road Music School 270-444-3669 or www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.

THROUGH JULY 3 (MORNINGS OR EVENINGS): Hello Music classes for ages 3 and 4 with parents. Classes run 4 weeks, 45 minutes weekly. Harmony Road Music School 270-444-3669 or www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 5 Stork Smart. Second Floor, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. Labor and delivery staff provides pregnancy information and tours for expecting families.

BEGINNING JUNE 4: GROUP PIANO CLASSES FOR AGES 5 through 11: Harmony Road, Young Musician, and Keyboard Prep classes for beginning pianists in 3 age groupings. Harmony Road Music School 270- 444-3669 or www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Relaxing from Within. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Free class designed to help expectant mothers become familiar with relaxation techniques. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and support person. Call 270-575-2229 for more information.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 13: "Innovations to Success". College and Career Readiness Summit. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Alexander Hall at Murray State University. FREE. Register at at http://cccr.murraystate.edu/college-and-career-readiness-summit

JULY 14 (SATURDAY) AND JULY 23 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Classes - 9 to 11 a.m., Held at the Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

SECOND THURSDAYS Infant Care Class. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital. Baby basics to assist parents with their first few weeks with baby. Call 270-444-2443. THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Kidney Optios Education Class. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. 2 PM – 4 PM. Call 270-443-0217.

JULY 14 (MONDAY) AND JULY 18 (WEDNESDAY): Diabetes Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital. 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question ro concerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information.

SELECT TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Your Guide to Joint Replacement classes. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. Thursday Classes are 1 – 3 PM. Tuesday Classes are 4 – 6 PM. Call for exact dates and to register. 270-444-2915.

TUESDAYS JUNE 19 AND 26: Smart Beginnings Childbirth Class. Atrium

SECOND TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Breast Cancer Support Group.

Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2. Western Baptist Hospital. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Free class for pregnant teens or the non-traditional family unit to help educate about the labor and delivery process. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

Lourdes Medical Pavilion, Suite 403. 6 PM. Call 270-442-1310.

SECOND THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Hopeful Hearts Breast Cancer Support Group. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital, Womens Center Suite 210. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Call 270-538-5700.

EVERY TUESDAY: Ashes Smoking Cessation Classes. Classroom 4, Lourdes Hospital. 5 PM. Call 270-444-2808.

FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Sibling Class. Rosenthal Room – 2nd floor, Marshall Nemer Pavision Lourdes. Prepares big brothers and big sisters under 5 for the new arrival. 6 PM – 8 PM. Call 270-444-2640 or 270-444-2243.

3 CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS IN EACH MONTH: Three week Childbirth Class. Borders Community Room, Marshall Nemer Paviilion at Lourdes. 6:00 PM – 8:00 270-444-2243.

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SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Breastfeeding Class. Rosenthal Room – 2nd floor, Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. 6 PM – 8 PM. Call 270-444-2243. 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 TUESDAYS: 2 for one studio fees. Clay Chameleon. 4793 Village Square Drive Paducah, (270) 442-1112

TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net. TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get some great coaching and play a few games. For more, visit www.plexsports.net. WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com

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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. JULY 21: Special Needs Homeschooling 101 Workshop sponsored by KATS of Paducah from 2-5 pm. This workshop will provide information for parents that are homeschooling or interested in homeschooling a special needs child. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 per couple and include goodie bag for each ticket holder. For more information please visit our website at www.katsofpaducah.webs.com/ workshops.htm or call 270-908-4703

JULY 24: Artisan Kitchen Cooking Class. Artisan Kitchen, 1704 Broadway in Paducah. 7:00 PM. 270-538-0250 or www.artisankitchen.net.

Summer Camps Ampa Summer Camps. JULY 9-20. Ampa Musical Theatre classes, Zumba. For more information email Tressa at tressa.ampa@gmail..com, www.myampa.com, Camp Kum-Ba-Ya at Benton KY JUNE 4 TO JULY 13. Call 270 -821-1332 • www.westareadisciples.org Camp Manitowa co-ed overnight camp only 75 miles from Paducah. Contact camp director Dan Grabel. 314.348.6412 or dan@campmanitowa.com www.campmanitowa.com

Park. Arts & Crafts, sports, games, field trips, swimming, lunch. FREE, limited to 25 participants per week. www.paducahky.gov Kids Club. Kindergarten graduates - 5th Grade. Noble Park. Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM THROUGH AUGUST 3, except the week of July 4. Weekly themes, Arts & Crafts, sports, games, field trips, swimming, lunch. $75 per week, limited to 25 participants per week. www.paducahky.gov Kids Club, Too. Ages 3 - 5. Noble Park. Monday Friday from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM THROUGH JULY 19, except the week of July 4. Weekly themes, Arts & Crafts, sports, games, field trips, swimming, lunch. $45 per week, limited to 10 participants per week. www.paducahky.gov S p o r t s Camp. Ages 8-12. Paducah Recreation center. Monday - Friday 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM JULY 30 - AUGUST 3. Tennis, golf, disc golf, baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer and more, lunch provided. $75 per week, limited to 20 participants per week. www.paducahky.gov. Special Populations Camp. Ages 6 - 18 with mild to moderate disabilities. Parks Building. Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM THROUGH AUGUST 3, except for the week of July 4. Arts & Crafts, sports, games, field trips, swimming. $75 per week. www.paducahky.gov. Paducah Regional Sportsplex: Camp at the Plex in 2012. 270 - 554-7539. www.paducahregionalsportsplex.com YMCA of Mayfield and Graves County Day Camp. FRIDAY, JULY 27/Contact Pamela Hamilton at 270.247.0049 or register online at www.mayfieldgravesymca.com.

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports:

Clay Chameleon Technique Classes for ages 1st grade and up, 10:00 - 11:00 am. $25 per painter/per class. Visit www.claychameleon.com or find us on Facebook. 270-442-1112 JULY 12: Swirls and Dots JULY 26: Stenciling JULY 19: Summer Story Hour at Clay Chameleon: Story, painting and snack all included. $15 per painter. Visit www.claychameleon.com or find us on Facebook. 270-442-1112

Weekday Road Rides. EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY when the temperature is above 40 and the roads are dry. Meet at Family Video Store, 414 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY. 6 AM. Ride is for 60 to 74 minutes and there is a different route for each day of the week. Pace varies depending on who shows up. Fridays are the most laid back and best for first timers. Lights needed during months when sunrise is later than 6 AM. Contact Hutch at 270-442-0751 or hutch@bilekeworldky.com.

Girl Scout Camp of Kentucky - Bear Creek Aquatic Camp - JULY 5 - JULY 8. Benton, KY 42025 270-354-6557. www.gskentuckiana.org.

SUNDAY: Holding and Relaxation. 3 PM – 4:30 PM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-331-0366.

Harmony Road Summer Camps for various ages: Call 270-444-3669 or visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com JULY 6 OR JULY 20: Music and Movement Day Camp. Ages 6-11. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. JULY 9 - 13: My Many Colored Days. Junior Music Camp for ages 3 - rising 1st graders. 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday through Friday at Harmony Road Music School. JULY 23 - 27: My Trip to the Mountains Junior Music Camp for ages 4 - rising 1st Graders. 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday through Friday at Harmony Road Music School.

MONDAY: Vinyasa Yoga. 6:30 AM. Yoga Blast. 8:15 AM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway,

HORSES, INC Boots, Bridles & Buddies Camp. JULY 9, 10, 11 at Carson Park. 270-437-3881.

more, call 270-444-8508.

Hwang’s Martial Arts Summer Camps – JULY 9-13, 16-20, AND 23-27. Call for 270-554-6667 registration.

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

KATS of Paducah Camps: Rainforest Adventure Camp sponsored by KATS of Paducah. JULY 9-12 from 9 am to 3 pm for ages 5-14. Lunch and snack served daily. $75 per child Lego Camp sponsored by KATS of Paducah. JULY 16-19 from 9 am to 3 pm for ages 5-14. Lunch and snack served daily. $85 per child. Mad Science Camp sponsored by KATS of Paducah. JULY 23 - 26 from 9 am to 3 pm for ages 5-14. Lunch and snack served daily. $75 per child. Call 270-9084703 for more information or email katsofpaducah@live.com

Paducah. 270-331-0366.

MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more.

MONDAY: Clogging Class. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 6 PM. $5 per session. For MONDAY -THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching, MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido.Paducah Parks. For more or to sign up, call 444-8508. MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. 7:00 PM. Western Kentucky Adult Volleyball Club has competitive games weekly. Play is co-ed on a men’s net and divided into A, B, C divisions as participation allows. Games/meetings focused on improving individual skills and team play. For more email wkvballclub@gmail.com

Market House Theatre Camps: Puppets! Puppets! (grades 3-5) JULY 9-13. Hollywood 102 (grades 7 through 12) JULY 9-20. Musical performance camp (grades k-5) JULY 16-27. Improv City Comedy Club (grades 7 – 12) JULY 16-27. Boa, Oink, and Squawk Creative Playshops (ages 4 & 5) July 17, 19, 24 & 26. Contact Market House Theatre at (270) 444-6828 to register or www.mhtplay.com Metropolis Public Library presents "Dream Big - Read!" Summer Reading Program. Thursdays at 6:00PM from JUNE 14 THROUGH JULY 12. www.metropolis.lib.il.us/ McCracken County 4-H Camp will be JULY 2 – 5, 2012 at the Western Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs. 270-554-9520 or www.the4h.org. Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp JUNE 11 - JULY 20. 270.443.9124 or www.ocbgc.org. Paducah Parks and Rec Camps. Playground Activity Camp. Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM THROUGH JULY 27, except the week of July 4. Noble

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MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park. M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE.

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. Community of Christ Church, 1309 Commercial Park Drive, Metropolis, IL 5:30 PM Monday and Thursday, 10:30 AM Saturday. www.tishaunda.webs.com 618-638-4180

TUESDAY & THURSDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. AMPA in Paducah. 6:00 PM Tuesday, 12:00 PM Thursday. www.tishaunda.webs.com 618-63-4180

MONDAY & THURSDAY – Toning with Tishaunda. Community of Christ Church, 1309 Commercial Park Drive, Metropolis, IL. 6:30 PM. www.tishaunda.webs.com 618638-4180 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. The New Spot, 727 E. 12th Street, Metropolis, IL. 5:30 PM Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 10:15 AM Saturday. www.tishaunda.webs.com 618-638-4180

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY -Toning with Tishaunda. The New Spot, 727 E. 12th Street, Metropolis, IL. 6:30 PM. www.tishaunda.webs.com. 618-638-4180.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY – Bikini Boot Camp with Tishaunda. The New Spot, 727 E. 12th Street, Metropolis, IL. 6:30 PM Thursday, 6:00 PM Friday, 12:00 PM Saturday. www.tishaunda.webs.com 618-638-4180

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. The New Spot, 727 E. 12th Street. Metropolis, IL. 5:30 PM Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 10:15 AM Saturday. www.tishaunda.webs.com

MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270-442-0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com. MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

MONDAY – THURSDAY. Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106

School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 908-6670 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future

Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM. Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United Church of Paducah. 4-5PMYoga for beginners, those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions. Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com

MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 7-8 PM Contact Tim @ 205-1012 or tim@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY -THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:15 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044. MONDAYS, TUESDAYS 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, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3. TUESDAY: Elite Power Yoga. 8 AM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-331-0366 TUESDAYS: Hatha Yoga. Paducah Yoga Center. 5:30 PM. Pay what you can, donation based class for all levels, including beginners.

TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508. TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For morem call 270-210-1044.

WEDNESDAY: Vinyasa Yoga. 6:30 AM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-331-0366. THURSDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 PM – 6 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.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 908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Paducah Expo Center, 1 Executive Blvd. 3:45 & 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.

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

THURSDAYS: Drop in Doubles Clinic. Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center. 6:30 PM. Members $15, Non-members $19.

270-443-8363.

THURSDAY: Yoga Blast. 8:15 AM. Elite Yoga, 106 Broadway, Paducah. 270-331-0366.

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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. 908-6670. www.hwangs-martialarts.com FRIDAYS: Advanced Computer Virtualization Course. Emerging Technology Center. WKCTC. 9 AM – 5 PM. Hands on Vmware authorized course based on Vmware ESXi 4.1 ad vCenter Server 4.1. Designed for individuals who have prior experience with computer networking and Microsoft or Linux operating systems. $1,200 per person. Call 270-5343335 to register.

SATURDAYS: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224.

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: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 1 PM – 2 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on your you can protect your self from Medicare errors, learn to detect potential fraud and abuse and to report errors or suspected fraud. He is available 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For more information call 270443-8993.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-2401 for more info. MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more. MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-

SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and

SATURDAYS: Pilates. True North Yoga, 4600 Buckner Lane, Paducah. 9:30 AM.

over. 443-8579

Conact the instructor, Carrie at carrie@truenorthyoga.com or visit www.truenorthyoga.com. The first Saturday of Each month will be donation based classes benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579 WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah Yoga

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).

Center. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.

SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11

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. v

PM.

$6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1,

Speed/Inline $3.

SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

On-Going Events for Seniors: FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH:

Super Seniors at First Christian Church of Paducah. Call 270-4438251 for information.

3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH:

Potluck at Broadway United Methodist Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401.

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior

Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770.

Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075. Senior Medicare Patrol – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior

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Adoption/Foster Care:

Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield, KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule, 24 hour crisis intervention/support, access to on staff mental health professionals, ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided, respite, incentives, daily reimbursements paid twice monthly, case managers for every home, staff cell phone numbers, and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on, call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2011 Necco).

Child Care:

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

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Child Protection/ Crisis Services:

Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E”. 443-6071, ext. 5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center. We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy, legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah, Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region. Our 24 Hour crisis line number is 1-800-928-7273 and our office number is 270-928-4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools, clubs, churches, and other groups. We need volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40 - hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270-534-4422.

Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church. 559-1515. Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18. 4-5PM. FREE. 444-8508

Education Groups:

KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, playdates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com 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 infor-

mational and assessment services to parents. For more, contact Dr. Joy Navan, 270809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu.

Building. 11:30 AM. Free grief support group sponsored by Lourdes Hopice. Contact Todd Hawkins at 270-415-3632.

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 270-9284368 or email smith731@localnet.com.

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.

Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call 270-908-1619.

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.

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,

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-4153632. Bariatric Support Group. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM. Call 270-251-4169. Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the

children’s activities, planetarium programming and more. Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org

unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane. Contact: 442-3722

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

Zack’s Hope SOS. Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Western Baptist Heart Center. 6 – 7:30 PM. For more, call Linda Thompson at

Ms. Bunny’s Pet Licks for Kids – Community Awareness Safety program. Pet care, responsibility and safety tips for children 5 – 12 years of age. Focus on dog bite prevention. Fun, interactive program with her tiny, fourlegged helper, “Scooby Sue”. FREE to children’s groups, schools and organizations. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822 Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries. Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life. CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding, academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information. To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.

Crisis Management

Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House. The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUICIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com

270-559-3480

Multi-service Providers:

Family Service Society is in DESPERATE NEED of FOOD. All types are needed; canned,

boxed, mixes, cereal, etc. Please contact Family Service Society by calling 270-443-4838. Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on: Childbirth, breastfeeding ALS support, Driving, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Breast & Cervical Cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues. Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis. St. Nicholas Free Clinic. St. Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St. Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois. Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Drop by, call 270-415-0467, or email anita@stnicholasfamilyclinic.com. St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store. We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing, furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONA-

For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org

Loss:

Compassionate Friends of Western Kentucky Self-help organization for families that have had a child die. Every first Tuesday, 7 PM, at St. John Catholic Church Cafeteria, 6705 Old US Hwy 45 S. For more, contact Darla Martin at darlamartinky@gmail.com or 270-331-0883. Four Rivers Compassionate Friends – THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM EXCEPT December when we join in the National Candle Lighting 2nd Sunday. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our FREE newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Grief Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Graves County Senior Citizens

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TIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number: 270-442-9351; Help Line phone number: 270-575-1008; E-mail address: stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more. Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly. If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021. Donations may be sent to : Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N. 12th Street • Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon for food distribution and to receive non-perishable donations. Need spaghetti'os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270-665-5551.

Miscellaneous: Art Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours. The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com. Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087. Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401. Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church, West Paducah. For info., 554-9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com Hearts for Babies. The group makes layettes for under-privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1st Wednesday of every month from 10 AM – 2 PM at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270-554-3818

classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing. For more, visit www.paducahkennelclub.com Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway Baptist Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A diverse group of people with one common interest: photography. Whether you're a new hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! Yearly membership dues only $20. For more info, contact bonni.littleton@gmail.com McCracken County Genealogical & Historical Society. 2nd Wednesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 1:30 PM. Contact Marjory Heyduck at 554-0878. Programs include local speakers. New members welcome. Toastmasters EVERY MONDAY. Farm Bureau Office, 1600 Broadway. Noon-1PM. Visitors are always welcome. Come and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info, call Clay Campbell, 703-2700.

Parenting Support: I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Liabrary Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30AM on 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY. If you’re a mother of a preschooler, you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead. 554-1441. They also meet one Sunday a month, 5 - 7 PM. Please call for specific dates. Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christian-based group of other military wives, this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.

Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway.

Social and Professional Groups:

Paducah Kennel Club. Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine. www.4050group.blogspot.com

(EXCLUDING JUNE, WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse. Guests are welcome. Membership is $30 annually for an individual, $45 for a family, and $5 for Junior Membership. There are ongoing conformation and puppy socialization classes, obedience classes, and agility

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 MEETS 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 AM. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month. Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Paducah County Club. Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com.

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Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month for dinner. 6 PM, Grace Episcopal Church. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636 or Pat Moriarty at 270-853-2580. Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624. www.geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center. Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details. Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup: Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details. Paducah Rotaract Club. First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club -The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle. They neither encourage nor discourage dating 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.

American Cancer Society. Open to all women with cancer who are undergoing treament. 6 PM to 8 PM. Suite 403, Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Call ACS at 270-444-0740. THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH: Bariiatric Support Group. Marshall Nemer Paviilion at Lourdes Hospital. For those who have had or are considering Bariatric surgery. 6 PM. Call 270-415-3888. Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. Caregiver Support Group – THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Legacy Personal Care Home, 4747 Alben Barkley Drive. 6 PM. FREE respite care is provided. For more information, please call Carrie Gottschalk Singler, 270-534-0620. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK). support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTHat the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield, KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.

Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169. Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group -Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310. Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 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.

Special Needs:

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 444-8073 or 554-5977.

H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs.Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881.

Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management, depression, nutrition and many other related topics. For more information, call 382-3940 or 247-6546. Next meeting: FEBRUARY 7.

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.

Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org

Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Day Care has openings. Our program is ideal for seniors and special needs adults who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction in a safe, social group setting. In addition to activities, we offer meals and personal care. Caring nursing staff are also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Micah Sullivan at 270-442-2001 for more information.

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Support Group. First Thursday of the Month. Marshall Nemer Building, 2nd Floor Rosenthal Room. 7 PM. For more information, call 646-623-2620.

FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment. Easter Seals Child Development Center. featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group

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.

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: Cancer Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7:00 PM. First Christian Church of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for more information.

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Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabetic-friendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 251-4580 or 1877-554-JPMC. Epilepsy Support Group. SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6 - 7 PM in the West Kentucky Epilepsy Center at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray. Free and open to the public. Call 270-762-1566 for more information. Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions.

Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public, private, political, ideological, or religious affiliation. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location, call 270556-8873. 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

Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their fami-

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

lies. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us

Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on AM - Noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.

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I-CAN -The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org 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. “Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 4442444 N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway.

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 270-5541915 TOPS #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM, Weigh In; 6:30 PM, Meeting. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $26; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318. United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact v

Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303 Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30

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“We treat you like family!” Dr. Matt Wallis and his partner Dr. Jason Brame have been making some changes to their thriving practice in Lone Oak, Paducah. In September of 2011 they added a whole new dimension to the center when they joined forces with Tommy West DPT. West is a Licensed Physical Therapist and well known locally as the founder of both the Paducah and Murray locations of Purchase Physical Therapy (Now Heartland PT). “We have a fully licensed staff of two Chiropractors, a licensed Physical Therapist, three Physical Therapy Assistants and a Massage Therapist,” said Wallis. “Our goal is to be the best and most comprehensive spinal care facility in the Tri-state area. There is no other regional Chiropractic office incorporating physical therapy and decompression.” Dr. Wallis was born and raised in Paducah and graduated from Lone Oak High School. He graduated from Life University in Marietta, GA and has been practicing Chiropractic medicine since 1998. He lives in Paducah with his wife of fourteen years, Jodie, and his three children; Chance (13), Daxton (8) and Lakyn (5). After a basketball injury in college, Wallis went to see a chiropractor and from that moment he knew that he wanted to make chiropractic his career. He brings his strong personal Christian faith to his career together with a commitment to helping every patient heal, not just physically but spiritually as well. Dr. Jason Brame is a 2007 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in Missouri. He is married to Andrea and they have recently welcomed their first child, Sophie, into the world. “At Lone Oak Chiropractic Wellness and Rehab Center, we believe that there are five components to great health. As a Maximized Living affiliate,” he told me. “A maximized mind, a maximized nerve supply, maximized quality nutrients, maximized oxygen, to produce lean muscle and minimized toxins are the five essentials. Our website has an indepth description of each of those along with information about the FREE seminars we provide to our patients. We have exercise workshops, cancer prevention workshops, even ‘Shop With a Doc’ where we take a group to Kroger ‘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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and educate them on what’s in their food and how to make healthy choices about what they eat.”

Introducing Tommy West DPT, LPT, CEES Tommy West is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and returned there to attend the first class of their DPT program in Physical Therapy. He has over 20 years of Physical therapy experience helping people recover from injuries and accidents, and overcome the challenges of diseases such as arthritis. West is excited to be part of the team at Lone Oak Chiropractic Wellness & Rehab Center and amazed at the effectiveness of their new spinal decompression system.

Tired of Living With Back or Neck Pain? Have you heard the terms traction and decompression therapy used by medical personnel and wondered about the difference between the two? Physical Therapists and Chiropractors frequently use the terms decompression therapy, and traction, to describe treatments that are utilized for patients suffering with pain and limited function due to lower back and neck conditions. Traction is defined as the act of pulling or a state of being pulled. Decompression, on the other hand, is defined as the act of relieving pressure. West and his staff utilize the SpineMED® decompression system; a highly advanced, non-surgical, drug-free procedure that is exceptionally comfortable. Back and neck pain are the number one complaints in North America, affecting 80% of us at one time or another. These problems often mean a permanent loss of some function, forcing us to give up things in life no one should have to give up.

The Journal of Neuro Imaging published the results of the amazing rehydration and repair of herniated discs utilizing SpineMED®. “Standard pelvic traction has been unsatisfactory in relieving sufferers with herniated lumbar discs…achieving at best, about 25% effectiveness with little in the way of imaging change in the status of the disc…Seventy-five percent of subjects improved clinically, and in one case an L5/S1 disc herniation on mid sagittal MRI was shown to have a 50% reduction in size of the herniation after 20 distraction treatments…A new decompression table system applying 60-second tractions of just over onehalf body weight in a twenty ½ hour sessions was reported to give good or excellent relief of sciatic and back pain in 86% of 14 patients with herniated discs and 75% of 8 with facet joint arthrosis* Lone Oak Chiropractic Wellness and Rehabilitation invite you to come in for a FREE CONSULTATION and meet their well-qualified and friendly staff. They are located at 125 Augusta Avenue, Suite D in Paducah, (just off Lone oak Road across from Super -Valu.) Book your appointment today by calling (270) 554-5114, and visit their comprehensive website at www.lochiro.com. v *(Shealy, CN, Borgmeyer, V., AM J pain management 1997; 7:63-65). You have the right to rescind within 72 hours any obligation to pay for service performed in addition to this free discounted service.

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By: Brandy Chandler

ou’re probably familiar with marathons and triathlons for adults but you may not know that there are triathlons for kids too? While a marathon is a long distance running event, a triathlon event includes three different skills; swimming, biking, and running. On Saturday, July 21, at 9 AM Rehab Associates Foundation will host its 9th annual kid triathlon in Paducah-The 2012 Paducah Pediatrics Kid Triathlon. The event is open to children ages seven through fourteen and it only costs $25 if you register in advance. (It’s $35 if you register on the day of the event.) Registration includes a commemorative medal, bib number, and t-shirt.

running portions of the competition. Noble Park will be closed to traffic for the safety of the participants and spectators. Participants will be provided a swim cap but must provide their own bike helmet.

Building a life of healthy activities The purpose of the event is to give children an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the sports while having fun. “This is the perfect opportunity for children to build a foundation for a life full of healthy activities,” said Mark Vance, Vice-President of Rehab Associates Foundation and the director of the event. Each year approximately 75 children compete in one of four age groups with separate groups for boys and girls. This year children between the ages of 7 - 10 will complete a 100 yard swim, 5K bike, and 1K run. 11-14 year olds will complete a 200 yard swim, 10K bike, and 2K run. Because of limited swim lap slots, participants will be assigned a heat for the competition on the morning of the event. A new group will begin approximately every 10-15 minutes. Triathletes will then complete the bike and the www.purchaseparenting.com July2012 • 51

Kids will prepare their bike stations prior to the event. A bike helmet is required.

Summer training To prepare kids for the event, Rehab Associates Foundation has provided a training program throughout the summer, which began in early June. “A triathlon for kids sometimes creates an image of a competitive atmosphere with parents pushing their kids,” Amy Peal, Rehab Associates Foundation President, told me. “At this event, we focus on learning the fundamentals of swimming, biking, and running. Our goals are for each participant to finish the actual event and create a love for these activities. This is an experience and skill they will carry throughout their life.” To assist parents, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, July 19th at 6:00 pm at Noble Park where parents can learn more information about the program. “At this meeting, we will go over the event, course, and answer any questions,” Peal told me. “We will explain to each child and their parents how to lay out their bike and how to transition to each station, etc.” Participants are encouraged to register early since the program is limited to 120 entrants. “In our training program this year we have started out with more kids than ever,” Peal said. “We think we are going to have a larger turnout this year.” Organizers have had positive feedback about the training program. Peal recalls a story about a boy who wanted to compete in this years’ event, but he couldn’t ride his bike. He made it a goal to learn how to ride so that he could practice and participate in the program. “This is what it is all about!” Peal told me. “Children setting goals and learning the fundamentals. This is something they will always remember they accomplished.” 52 • July2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

At the conclusion of the event, all participants will be recognized for their accomplishments with a medal. “They will have an opportunity to be recognized for completing the race in front of their family and friends,” Peal explained. Trophies will be awarded for the top finisher in each age group for boys and girls. The awards’ ceremony is a wonderful aspect of the event. “The triathletes have worked hard in the training program and have had the support of their families,” Peal said. “For everyone involved to be able to watch them put it all together on the day of the event and hear their families and friends cheering them on as they cross the finish line is very rewarding for us.”

Family and friends are encouraged to come out and support the kids who are participating in the triathlon event.

Sponsors of the program want all children interested to be able to participate and there are a limited number of scholarships available. The event is sponsored by Paducah Pediatrics, BikeWorld, and Paducah Park services. For more information about the program, and if a child that is interested, but unable to pay the registration fee, please contact Amy Peal at apeal@goperformancefit.com or 270-744-3701. v

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Paducah Gets a Dog Park!

t seems that being a pet owner has never been more popular in western Kentucky. It's now easy to find designer outfits, organic dog food, hi tech dog toys, and even pet insurance. With a surge in popularity, many communities are making accommodations for our furry friends. Murray and Owensboro both have a dog park and the citizens of Paducah wanted one too. Dog owners in our area will soon be able to take advantage of the long awaited dog park. Seven acres in the eastern end of Stuart Nelson Park is being set aside for this idea. I spoke with Amie Clark, Recreation Superintendent of Paducah Park Services, about how this spot was chosen. "We decided that the unused land in Stuart Nelson would be perfect for a dog park, “Clark told me. “Stuart Nelson is known but not as well utilized as we'd like. That's the area

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by Crystal Engler Purchase Parenting and Family Staff

where we have all our softball games, and it's a part of the Greenway Trail that runs through Noble Park. It’s also where we have our disc golf course." The original idea for a Paducah dog park was discussed several years ago but within the past couple of months, there's been a lot of headway on fundraising. "Many people have shown interest in a dog park,” Clark said. “The project got a kick start from a large single donation: A family from Florida was visiting and lost their dog. One of our park rangers found it, and the grateful family donated $5,000. We were challenged to raise $20,000 by the City Commission. Once we raise that, the commission has committed another $20,000 in matching funds. “ “We've got a couple of dog lovers in town that really sup-

owners that visit." The park will also have gravel parking and pet waste receptacles.

Rules for safety The dog park will have rules for the safety of dogs and their owners. People will be responsible for their dogs, damage, or injuries. Waste must be picked up. Every dog must have a collar and tags at all times. Owners must carry a leash, and dogs must not be left unattended. Dogs must not be ‘in heat’, sick, or aggressive, and one person cannot bring in more than three dogs at a time.

port us,” Clark explained. “Within the last six months, they've generated a lot of donations and sponsorships. They've been able to collect about $10,000 in donations. Now, we're about $2,000 short of the $20,000 projected total, so we hope to finish the fundraising soon." The main fundraising items are dog plaques that can be bought by the public. The dog plaques will be placed on the fence around the park. They can be bought in memory of people who were supportive of animals, for dogs that were lost, or in memory or honor of pets." The dog bone plaques are $40.00.

The Park Services hope to have the dog park open soon. Bidding for fencing has already been completed the project will begin in the next month. "Dog parks are a big deal,” Clark said. “It will serve a whole new group of people that Paducah Parks & Recreation services have never served before.” The park will not be limited the city residents, county residents will also be able to utilize it too. “I think it'll be a great addition to this area,” Clark told me. “Many people don’t have a large yard or they live in an apartment where it’s hard to walk and exercise their pets. The dog park will have the potential to generate exercise and wellness opportunities for dogs, and dog owners alike.”

Dog friendly amenities Clark told me about the amenities the park plans to have. "The dog park is going to have two fenced in sections: One for large dogs (over 30 pounds), and one for small dogs. Both will be over three acres in size. Both sections will have water fountains, drinking stations, and canine agility equipment such as tunnels and ramps. The park will have a couple of picnic shelters that will provide shade for the dog

For more information about the dog park, sponsorship opportunities and to make a donation, please visit www.paducahky.gov and click on Departments, Parks Sercant vices, and then Dog Park Fundraising or contact the Parks Department at 270-444-8508. v

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Home Equity Loans: The Money’s in the Walls!

used to watch home makeover TV shows, the ones where the homeowner drops $50,000 on a new state-of-the-art kitchen with double ovens and an eight-burner range. While the “afters” were almost always exquisite, I would sit on my couch and yell things at the television. “Who has 50 grand lying around for a new kitchen?!” I’d say, “And how often are people cooking eight things at once anyway??” I stopped watching those shows, mostly because they made me crazy, but not before I learned a little bit about home equity loans. Turns out most folks don’t have $50,000 sitting in their bank accounts; it’s hidden in the walls of their house! There are two types of home equity loans: A fixed-rate loan and a line of credit. They’re quite different, but they do have a few things in common. First, both allow you to borrow against the equity in your home. Both are available with terms that are typically five to 15 years. And both must be repaid in full if the

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home is sold (a very important point in this day and age, where sudden layoffs and unexpected moves seem to be more frequent). Fixed rate Loan A fixed-rate loan, sometimes called a second trust mortgage, provides a single, lump-sum payment to the borrower, which is repaid over a set period of time (5-15 years). With this type of loan the interest rate and payment amount are locked in, so your payments won’t fluctuate over the life of the loan. It is, however, a monthly payment in addition to your regular mortgage, so if your finances are tight as it is, taking on an extra monthly bill is probably not the best thing to do. However, the home equity loan can be a great option for longtime homeowners who have built some equity into their home and have a large but important expense on the horizon, explained Charlie Crowe, Vice President - Home Loan Manager at Bank of America in Annapolis, MD. “Homeowners should use the home equity loan for what’s necessary, what you really need, like helping with college tuition or putting on a new roof. Be careful about using it for things that don’t have a lasting value, like a vacation.” Home Equity Line of Credit That mindset of having extra cash to blow is easy to fall into, particularly with the second type of loan, the home-equity line of credit. This is typically a variable-rate loan that works like a credit card, making a certain dollar limit available to you to spend at will. Borrowers can withdraw money when they need it using a special credit card or designated checks, and monthly payments vary based on the amount of money borrowed and the current interest rate. Like fixed-rate loans, the line of credit has a set term (5-15 years), so when the end of that

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term is reached, the outstanding loan amount must be repaid in full. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want to be an informed consumer and check around, because there are home equity lines of credit available on an interest-only basis,â&#x20AC;? Crowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From a monthly payment standpoint the line of creditâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little easier to make, but you have to make sure you have the wherewithal to pay that down.â&#x20AC;? Lenders want to make sure you have the ability to pay off the loan too. They require a certain loan-to-value ratio in order to make the deal, Crowe said. They also will approve only those with a decent credit score and a proven ability to pay back the loan. The second mortgage can be beneficial for tax purposes, financial planning and tackling important family expenses. But Crowe advises homeowners to make sure the pros far outweigh the cons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be very aware of your financing options, and make v sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for the right reason,â&#x20AC;? he said. Robyn Passante is a freelance writer and mother of two who will never have an 8-burner range. She can be reached at rspassante@gmail.com.

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It’s a New Season of Great Music!

he Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has been an asset to our community for many years. They provide quality, artistic entertainment for our area, allow musicians the opportunity for professional development, and offer a variety of educational programs for children to experience and enjoy classical music. This past season they visited every school in McCracken County and provided Musical Story Time and other music appreciation programs at no charge. The PSO has another exciting season planned for local residents. They have worked diligently to include unique performances and exceptional guest artists that will surely please any classical music lover. “We wanted to provide a good mix of styles and composers this season,” said Daniel Sene, Executive Director of the PSO, “a broader selection than just traditional piano or violin. We also wanted to have the Young Artist Competition winners early in on the schedule.” He added, “We’ve chosen artists who are bringing something really exciting to the season, and who have proven track records.” “One of the exciting things about my job is that I get to pick the repertoire for the entire season,” explained Maestro Raffaele Ponti, the PSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor. “I find it to be the most challenging and rewarding aspects of my work with the PSO. I think this season is going to trump our first two seasons, because it’s more adventurous and offers more variety.”

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by Crystal Engler Purchase Parenting and Family Staff

2012 - 2013 Season The PSO will start off the season with a bang! Opening Night includes Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin and will feature pianist, Jeffrey Biegel, and the Star Spangled Banner by Smith. The PSO will also perform Capriccio italien, Op. 45 by Tchaikovsky and Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 75 by Martucci. The concert will take place at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center on September 8, at 7:30 p.m. Young and Mighty, a concert featuring the 2012 Young Artist Competition winners, will include Egmont: Overture by Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35—Moderato mobile by Korngold, Hungarian fantasy for piano and orchestra by Liszt and Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Op. 70 by Dvorak. Competition winners Choong-won Jin will be featured on

the piano and Nathan Lowry on the violin. It will take place at the Carson Center on October 13 at 7:30 p.m. The Bruch Scottish Fantasy will feature Pip Clarke, violinist and will include Semiramide: Overture by Rossini, Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 by Bruch and Enigma Variations, Op. 36 by Elgar. Again, at the Carson Center, on November 3 at 7:30 p.m. A Christmas Celebration will feature the PSO Adult, Youth, and Children’s Choruses. This annual concert will include fun and familiar holiday favorites with an extra special visit by someone special from the North Pole! This concert is a favorite of many and was sold out in 2010 and 2011. Book your seats early for this concert at the Carson Center on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Brahms 4th Symphony will include Hungarian Dances No. 1 in D Minor by Brahms, Afternoon of a Faun by Debussi, Merry Mount: Suite by Hanson and Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 by Brahms. This concert is also at the Carson Center on February 2 at 7:30 p.m. Bach, Bernstein, & Harmonica will feature Robert Bonfiglio on the harmonica, and will include Passacaglia in C minor, BWV 582 by Bach, Harmonica Concerto by Villa-Lobos, West Side Story: Symphonic Dances by Bernstein, and Kentucky Mountain Portraits by Mitchell. It will take place on March 16 at the Carson Center at 7:30 p.m.

Orchestra. This has been such a success that this fall, the PSO plans to add a full Youth Orchestra as a part of their educational offerings. Audition dates have not been set yet so please check the web site for details.

Music to Inspire You! You don’t have to be a musician or an expert in classical music to appreciate and enjoy what the Paducah Symphony Orchestra has to offer. “I don’t think our audience members have to know the technicalities or be particularly educated in music to enjoy our concerts,” said Ponti. “I think that a lot of people who are sitting in the symphony hall just know that something magical is happening. I want everybody to experience that unique magic every time that they walk in. That’s what we’re really trying to create.” Discounts on season tickets and subscription specials are available, as well as individual seats for each concert. In addition, any student may request one freeconcert ticket per year (through their local schools). For more information, contact the Paducah Symphony Orchestra at (270) 444-0065 or visit their website at www.paducahsymphony.org. v

Last but not least, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra will present A Choral Finale which will feature Romeo and Juliet Overture—fantasy by Tchaikovsky, Lament for Beowulf, Op. 25 by Hanson, and Mass of the Children by Rutter. PSO Adult and Children’s Choruses and the Murray State Concert Choir will all be performing. It will take place at the Carson Center on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. The PSO has launched an underwriting project to help secure additional funding for their upcoming season. “It’s pretty unique to have a professional orchestra in Paducah,” said Sene. “We’re a little more geographically separated as far as major cities go, so we have to work harder to ensure a successful season.” In addition to the underwriting project, the PSO has signed Lourdes Hospital as a season sponsor, and are very grateful from the continued support of organizations such as the Carson-Myre Foundation and the Kentucky Arts Council.

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Summer Health and Safety by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting & Family Staff

hen it comes to health and safety in the warmer months, it is perfectly legitimate for parents to have concerns. Summer days out in the sunshine, at the pool, and on the ball field are often an opportunity to overindulge. In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events including floods,” said Jessica Toren, Executive Director of the American Red Cross, Paducah Area Chapter. This issue should not be taken lightly. Heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat often combined with excessive humidity. Fortunately preparing can be as simple as listening to the local weather forecasts and staying aware of upcoming temperature changes. “The heat index is the temperature your body feels when the effects of heat and humidity are combined,” explained Toren. “Exposure to direct sunlight can increase the heat index by as much as fifteen degrees.”

Take cover. “Choose places to go for relief from the heat during the warmest parts of the day,” said Toren. Be conscious of those who are sick, elderly or overweight in your neighborhood because they are more prone to needing help during these hot times. Remember that furry friends can be victims too. “Ensure that your animals have shade and plenty of water,” said Toren. And remember that it’s not only illegal but very dangerous to leave kids or pets alone in enclosed vehicles. While the Kentucky Department of Public Health states that about fifteen minutes of sunlight twice a week is necessary for people to make and use vitamin D, overexposure can be a problem. You should always have on a hat and sunglasses

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when you are outside and use a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor of at least thirty, even if it is a cloudy day. The sunscreen should either state that it offers broad-spectrum sun protection or that it protects you from both UVA and UVB. If you see the American Academy of Dermatology’s seal of recognition, you know the bottle is a good choice. Just be sure to apply it fifteen to thirty minutes before your child goes outside and to reapply as needed.

Drink up! Try to take frequent breaks if you must be outside and be cognizant of when you may be in the danger zone. If your job requires that you work outside in the heat, you attend a lot of sporting events or you plan to do yard work be aware of the

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Beware of thunderstorms. Hot dry weather can lead to extreme weather events including powerful thunderstorms. Keep track of your local weather before planning outdoor activities. “During storm alerts pick a safe place in your home to gather that is away from windows, skylights and glass doors that could be broken by strong winds or hail,” advised Toren. “Have an emergency preparedness kit handy that includes: A gallon of water per person per day, non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food, a flashlight, battery-powered or hand crank radio, extra batteries, first aid kit, seven-day supply of medications or medical items, copies of personal documents, a cell phone with chargers, family and emergency contact information and extra cash,” said Toren. Families should know the slogan if thunder roars, go indoors, as the National Weather service recommends staying inside for at least thirty minutes after the last thunder clap. “Keep away from windows and do not take a bath, shower or use plumbing,” said Toren.

Water safety matters. “It is never appropriate to leave your little one unsupervised or out of sight near any water; wading pool, bathtub, swimming pool, beach or bucket of water. Remember that a child can drown in as little as one inch of water,” said Tammy Harris, Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) coordinator with the Purchase District Health Department. “Put a fence and locks around your pool. Remember that the playground requires an extra set of eyes too: You should never leave a toddler alone and should stay close to all small children to help guide them and ensure their safety. Be sure the play area and equipment is appropriate for the age of your baby or toddler,” said Harris. There are some simple precautions you can take. “Make sure that there are no sharp edges, corners or exposed moving parts and no rust or corrosion on metal parts,” advised Harris. “Swings and slides should be firmly anchored. Swings www.purchaseparenting.com July2012 • 61

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Food Alert. Summer recreation is not complete without cookouts and picnics in the park, but no one wants to become ill after eating food that has been left out too long. The basic rule to follow is that hot food should be kept hot and cold food should be kept cold. If you leave food out for too long particularly in the sun, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria which leads to foodborne illness. The Kentucky Department of Public Health advises families to wash their hands with hot, soapy water before eating or preparing food, after going to the restroom and after playing with pets. Raw foods should be separated from ready-to-eat foods and to further avoid cross-contamination, you should use different cutting boards or plates. All produce should be washed before use and food should be cooked to the proper internal temperature. A good tool to have on hand is a metal-stemmed thermometer so you can check the temperature of the food. Be sure to cook for another fifteen seconds after you have confirmed that the thermometer reads the proper internal temperature. Within a two hour time period, cool and save left-

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Train up your child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. The word ‘homeschooling’ probably brings many thoughts to mind. Perhaps you think of sheltered, under socialized kids, or kids who receive very little education at all. I hope by the time you are done reading this, you have a new perspective on homeschooling, one that has nothing to do with being sheltered, shy and uneducated. This article isn’t an attempt to debate the pros and cons of homeschooling. It is my perspective of homeschooling.

My Story My name is Robin, and I am going into 10th grade. I have a sister who just completed 7th grade. My dad teaches at WKCTC and mom stays at home with us. We might sound

like an average family, until I say that my mom is also a teacher: She teaches science, math, history, geography, art, English, literature, home economics, and many other subjects. We are a homeschooling family. My family started homeschooling when I was in 4th grade. At first I was against the idea (‘I’ll have to do school all the time!’ I thought) and my parents weren’t too keen on it themselves. Yet they listened to God’s calling, and found the answer to Proverbs 22:6 in homeschooling. A common question for homeschoolers is ‘do you like it?’ The answer for me is: Yes! We like doing school in our pajamas, working at our own pace, and being the only kids at the library during the day. Now, as our sixth year of homeschooling comes to a close, I know homeschooling is the right thing for our family.

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About Homeschooling I was partly correct in my assumption that homeschooling meant doing school all the time. I mean, when the world is your classroom, how can you not learn everywhere you go? We always look for an ‘educational experience’ whether we’re running errands or on vacation. However, this does not mean we don’t have book work. The majority of my school work comes from curriculum that I help choose. Homeschooling gives you a flexible schedule. It doesn’t matter when you do your 175 days of school, as long as you complete them. This gives my family the freedom to take unexpected trips or days off. However, we do not lack schedule in our school day. Every morning starts at 8 AM with a family devotion, and then my dad leaves for work. We joke that we drink cappuccino and go back to bed, but we really start our school day. Another benefit of the homeschooling schedule is the opportunity to do things throughout the day, when public schools are still in session. Volunteer opportunities are endless for homeschoolers. This past year, a group of 19 homeschoolers participated in the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards. As a group, our time of service totaled over 2,300

hours. Many older homeschoolers also work part time jobs during the day. To me, the best benefit of homeschooling is that we have grown closer as a family. Some arguments against homeschooling say that having parents as teachers means their beliefs and influence are all the child knows. This is not true for me. My parents protect me from the world’s negative influence, but they do not shelter me into ignorance. They instill their values in me, but they expose me to other teachings so that I can defend what I stand for. I believe the close relationship I have with my parents and my sister is because of homeschooling. “I like the schedule flexibility homeschooling provides,” says Emily Hendrix, a local homeschooler. “We take school everywhere we go. I also like learning new things with my parents, and homeschooling gives my parents the opportunity to give me a wholesome Christian education.” “The thing I like best about homeschooling is that I have more freedom, and there is more emphasis on my own responsibility,” says Grace Silverstein, a local homeschool graduate and National Merit Scholar. “I feel better when I complete something because I take more direct ownership

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Questions and Doubts Socialization is one of the biggest questions people have about homeschooling and probably the biggest myth about homeschooling. There are many opportunities to participate in a wide variety of activities with other homeschoolers. For example, I am a member of the local Generation Joshua club, a group of teens interested in government. I also am a member of His Company Praise Dancers, a weekly dance class for homeschoolers. I am a part of the National Quilt Museums’ monthly Junior Textile Artists homeschool classes and I attend monthly Teen Game Nights hosted by different families. These are just a few of the many group activities available for homeschoolers in the community.

You Can Do It! Support is a key part in homeschooling. Taking on your child’s education is a big deal! I would suggest new homeschooling families plug into a support group. My family is a member of PATCH, Parent As Teachers In Christian Homes.

Local Homeschool Support Groups: Paducah: Parents As Teachers In Christian Homes, patchky.org Calloway County: LAMP, lamphomeschool.net (The locations are where the groups are based out of; the groups are open to any families in the area!) Go to hslda.org and click on ‘Support Groups’ to find a support group in your area. Three Rivers Homeschool Network connects homeschool families in the area and has a calendar of upcoming activities. Visit groups.yahoo.com and search ‘3riversnetwork.’

PATCH organizes many activities for homeschooling families, and has a membership of over 100 families. From Mom’s Night Out to field days to biology dissections and chemistry labs, there is something for everyone. Homeschooling is adventurous, different, and challenging. Every family is different, and homeschooling is not for everyone, but for my family, it is extremely rewarding. If you feel called to start homeschooling, know that there is a lot of support available. To find out more about how to start homeschooling and homeschool laws in your state, visit the Homeschool Legal Defense Association’s website, hslda.org, for more information. v

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Editor’s Notes: When Crystal first asked me about writing this article I quickly realized that when I was a young mother I was also ‘a crunchy mom’. I made my own baby food, used cloth diapers and carried my children around in a sling 24/7! While this parenting style is not for everyone, a growing number of moms and dads are going ‘crunchy’!

or many years, I've gone ‘against the grain,’ so to speak, with the way I parent my children. I decided not to vaccinate my children; lead a mostly organic, non-toxic lifestyle, and practice attachment parenting. I realize that these decisions are not for every parent, but for me, it just seems the right way to be a parent. There are a growing number of moms and dads who are

choosing to follow a more natural lifestyle. A few months ago, I found the group Purchase Area Crunchy Moms. These women get together to share parenting ideas, offer advice on how to live naturally in our area, and just enjoy each other's company. They have an active Facebook group and love to offer each other support. I have received great advice from these women on more than one occasion. Purchase Area Crunchy Moms was started by Sara Evitts after moving to Western Kentucky from Indiana. "We moved here in September of 2012,” Evitts explained. “To be honest, I felt a disconnected, because everybody seemed so different than me. I was pregnant and trying to find a doctor to who would deliver my child naturally. But my first baby was born by C –Section, so in medical terms I wanted a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). When I explained my parenting values and choices to my doctor I was told I just wasn't going to fit in! I was pretty disheartened, but I believed that there were other moms like me in the area. I knew there was 66 • July2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

a breastfeeding support group here and realized that there had to be more moms who felt the way I did about parenting. I started a mom group on Facebook and initially added about 10 people. It progressed just from there. We are a group of women who have formed a community."

Are You Crunchy? So what are "crunchy" moms? Moms are usually considered ‘crunchy’ if they practice natural parenting techniques: cloth diapering, non or delayed vaccinating, extended breastfeeding, attachment parenting, ‘baby wearing’, co-sleeping and home schooling. They might also choose to have a natural birth, VBAC, or may even decide on a homebirth. Crunchy moms typically follow a fairly natural lifestyle. They feed their family healthy, often organic foods, use natural, "home" remedies for non-urgent medical care, and natural cleaning supplies or toiletries. "I think that natural parents are big on educating themselves on their parenting decisions,” explained Brandy Hanson Anderson, a local "crunchy" mom. “Going against the grain is not an easy choice, but it is close to our hearts to parent naturally, instinctively, and with a very educated mind."

It’s not all or nothing Now, please don't think that crunchy moms have to wear their hair in dread locks and always don maxi skirts and Birkenstock sandals! For many, being crunchy doesn't mean they do all of these things, but they may adhere to several of them. I know many crunchy moms who don't look or act any different than any other mother on the block. The natural health movement is catching on. Some moms are giving it a try, even though they might not be interested in 100% of the ideas involved. "That's one great thing about the group,” Evitts told me, “There's not an all or nothing mentality. We're helping people to become more natural in their lifestyle choices. Seeds are planted in this group, and people grow. Everybody is understanding and tries to be considerate of other people's choices." Purchase Area Crunchy Moms has become such an important

group to so many mothers. With over 100 current members, moms can communicate with other women who understand their wishes for a natural lifestyle.

The Basics For many local moms, attachment parenting is a big part of the crunchy movement. Attachment parenting, a phrase coined by pediatrician William Sears, is a philosophy that follows the belief that children - from birth - should form a strong attachment to their parents. It focuses on a nurturing connection that puts the child's needs first and foremost. In this approach, parents respond gently and lovingly to the child's needs, practice positive discipline, feed (typically breastfeed) with love and respect, and practice nighttime parenting. Nighttime parenting usually involves co-sleeping, where babies and children share the bed with their parents. Letting a child "cry it out" is something that is frowned upon by advocates of attachment parenting. Parents also often "baby wear" their children in things such as a sling or wrap to promote attachment and closeness. Another aspect that crunchy moms often find important is avoiding toxins. Since our world is full of heavy metals, VOC's, phthlates, and other toxins, crunchy moms feel a strong conviction to eliminate as many sources of these dangerous things as possible. There are measures that nat-

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ural parents often take to cut down on toxins. Oftentimes, moms will forego or delay vaccinating their children, at least from some of the inoculations that are offered today. Vaccines have many ingredients including mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde and animal DNA to name a few. There is no way of knowing if a child will have a vaccine reaction, so crunchy moms typically forego or stretch the standard vaccine schedule. Crunchy moms will also typically feed their families organic foods with a main focus on vegetables and fruits. Local crunchy moms have found some great sources of organic food in our area, which in the past, has been difficult to come by. "Eating primarily organic and natural foods doesn't have to be as expensive as you might think,” explained group member Jennifer Choisser. “Many families have started their own gardens and are trading vegetables." Many of our crunchy moms have made it a priority to eliminate toxic household cleaners and toiletries from their homes. Making homemade products is often cheaper than buying them from the store and gives you a sense of accomplishment at the same time. Many recipes for cleaners and frequently used products can be found online. Switching over to a more natural lifestyle can be a daunting task. But with a group of knowledgeable women such as Purchase Area Crunchy Moms helping you, it's not only doable, but enjoyable as well. For more information about Purchase Area Crunchy Moms, find them on Facebook. v 68 • July2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

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he lazy days of summer are nearing an end and it’s time to prepare your family to get into a good school routine. School resumes in early August for most students in the Purchase region. The transition will be easier for everyone, students and adults alike, if you start early and ease back into school mode. Please consider the following suggestions to help your family get the school year off to a great start.

Build good sleep habits. It’s a good idea to start getting up and going to bed earlier so your children are sleeping on a school-friendly schedule before the first day of school arrives. Children and teens need more, sometimes much more, sleep than adults. According to the National Sleep Foundation, children ages five to twelve need 10-11 hours of sleep every night; older

children and teens need to log 9-10 hours of sleep to keep their bodies and brains healthy. Children will typically be both excited and anxious about the first day of school. Adjusting your kids’ sleep and wake times slowly before the school year starts will set them up for a successful first day.

Eat breakfast. A nutritious breakfast is essential for learning. Think now about what kind of breakfast routine will work best for your family and start building that routine now. If it doesn’t work for your family to sit down for breakfast together, stock your pantry with healthy breakfast choices that can be taken with you to work or school.

Turn off technology and open a book. If your children haven’t been reading regularly over the summer, encourage reading now. Reading together is a

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great family activity. Read to your children, listen to them read, or simply set aside time each evening when everyone reads to themselves. Books are also a great way to start conversations with your children.

Exercise together. If you have not been exercising with your child, this is a great time to start. Our bodies and brains need movement. Look for activities that everyone in your family can enjoy together and don’t be afraid to try several activities to see what works best.

Choose school clothes early. Go through your family’s closets before school starts and donate or discard clothes that no longer fit, have stretched, shrunk, or are otherwise worn out. It may be easier to get your kids to help with this if they know the activity is a prerequisite to back-to-school shopping. Your kids will feel more comfortable and confident if you let them pick out their school clothes within boundaries you set. You may want to check with your neighborhood school to be sure your kids’ choices also meet dress code

Determine your family’s transportation preferences. Don’t wait until the last minute to decide whether your children will ride the school bus, ride with you, participate in a carpool, or drive themselves. Talk with them ahead of time so they know what to expect. While you’re at it, talk about what they should do if an emergency happens while they are at school. Let them know who they can call if you aren’t able to pick them up or meet them at your usual place. Make sure young children know their full name, your name, and your telephone number.

Meet the teacher, tour the school, and pick up a supplies list. One of the best ways to ease anxiety about the first day of school is to stop by for a visit. This is especially important for families that have new kindergartners or 70 • July2012 www.purchaseparenting.com

students who will be transitioning to a new school. Young children arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only ones who benefit. Middle and high school students will feel much better walking onto campus the first day if they already know where their classes are. Everyone feels better when they are well prepared. Pick up a supplies list while you are at the school and make sure your children have what they need before the first bell rings.

Finally, set a positive tone. Children and teens pick up cues from their parents, so be mindful about the words and attitudes you choose when you and your children are talking about and getting ready for school. Help them be successful by holding and sharing positive outlooks. v www.purchaseparenting.com July2012 â&#x20AC;˘ 71

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Gate 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15

www.Obryanfamilymedicine.com

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

Green Turtle Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 43

Obstetrics and Gynecology

www.westernbaptist.com

www.greenturtlebay.com

of Paducah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 21

www.wellspringsderm.com

Wheeler Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . .Page 75

Harmony Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5

www.obgynofpaducah.com

www.wheelermedicalspa.com

www.harmonyroadpaducah.com

Orthopedic Institute of Western

William Carter Photography . . . . . . .Page 25

Heath Health Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 33

Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26

www.checkoutwilliam.com

www.healingharvests.org

www.orthoinstitutewky.com

WKCTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P a g e

Horses, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 58

Paducah Board of Education . . . . . . .Page 70

westkentucky.kctcs.edu

www.horsesinc.org

www.paducah.k12.ky.us

WKMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 48

Hwang’s Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 51

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

www.hwangs-martialarts.com

www.jazzercise.com

Yaya’s Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 53

Jackson Purchase Medical

Paducah Parks Services . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22

www.yayaspaducah.com

www.paducahky.gov

Your Home Team Realty . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24

Paducah Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . .Page 55

www.yourhometeamwky.com

Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18 Jenny’s Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 71