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knew when that groundhog said warmer weather was only days away the snow we had on the ground was the last for the season. As I get ready to print the magazine I expect the next few days will be spent out in the garden; cleaning up from winter and getting ready for spring. Maybe it’s fitting that, as I write this, I am listening to Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copeland. He is one of our great American composers and this piece of music was performed by the National Symphony Orchestra on its recent visit to Kentucky. I think we are particularly blessed to have such a wide variety of art and culture in our area. It’s important to remember that art, music and theatre are available to everyone in western Kentucky because of the tireless work of its supporters and many volunteers. With ever decreasing government funding and a tight economy, organizations such as the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Market House Theatre, Yaiser Art Center, Maiden Alley Cinema, Kentucky Opry and WKMS radio (amongst many others) rely on us all to support their endeavors. Without exception, these organizations enrich our lives, provide
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valuable educational opportunities for our children and offer a quality of life that many other areas of the country envy. And, they provide jobs and contribute to our local economy. PP & F strives to promote the cultural opportunties and rich heritage of this area, and we thank you for reading the magazine and supporting our advertisers. Don’t forget to use the coupons at the back of the magazine and to enter our Facebook contests every Wednesday to win lots of FREE prizes! Leave a comment and let us know what you want to read about, and what you enjoy about the magazine. And now back to Copeland….Happy Spring!
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Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond C e l l 270-559-5840 F a x / O f f i c e 270-415-9400 paducahparenting@comcast.net • paducahparenting.com Contributing Writers: Crystal Engler, Rick Epstein, Robin Gericke, Jennifer Gregory, Angela Hatton, Jamie Lober, Dr. Joy Navan and Carol Ullerich Calendar of Events: Let us know about your event, class, meeting or group. Send us the information by email to p a d u c a h p a r e n t i n g @ c o m c a s t . n e t or call the office, 270-415-9400 Ad Design, Layout & Web Design: Angie Kimbro Ad Design: Josh Kersey Advertising: Want to advertise your business in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our advertising department at 2 7 0 - 4 1 5 9 4 0 0 or by email p a d u c a h p a r e n t i n g @ c o m c a s t . n e t Advertising Account Executives: Brooke Bomar, Jim Brotherson, Gina Dunkerson, Evette Jernigan, Cassie Johnson and Leah Rogers Subscription and Distribution: Want to subscribe or receive a copy of the magazine by mail? Need a back issue? Want to add a location to our distribution? Please call our office at 2 7 0 - 4 1 5 - 9 4 0 0 or email p a d u c a h p a r e n t i n g @comcast.net Mission Statement: Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine provides free, accurate and timely information for Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois and all its communities. Our goal is to educate, inform and promote family life, its goals and values, to the parents and grandparents in this area. The magazine will include community, medical, educational, lifestyle and spiritual articles on a monthly basis, written in a balanced and informative manner. Additionally, the magazine is to provide a full color, affordably priced venue in which local businesses can advertise. To that end, we will offer special pricing for not-for-profit organizations such as churches and government agencies, and a discount program for new and unique businesses. Paducah Parenting will maintain a high standard of editorial and advertising content, and creative design. Funding for the magazine will come from the sale of advertising and from public and private grant sources that support community information sources and parenting education. Paducah Parenting intends to maintain and publish a comprehensive monthly calendar of events. The calendar will be the main source within its distribution area for classes, church sponsored activities, reading, art events, galleries and museums, business and business organization events, sports activities, charitable events and fundraising, children’s story time, senior events and activities, and special populations events and activities. Entries to the calendar will be free to all except nonadvertiser, for-profit, business entries.
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tableofcontents features
C e n t u r y 2 1 S e r v i c e R e a l t y . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Help! There is a Stranger Living in my Home! by: Renita Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ‘Forever Homes for Pets’ Project Hope by: Jennifer Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Managing Your Family Allergies by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
departments moments medicalm A Painful Mystery by: Dr. Monte Rommelman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Colorful Ways to Eat by: Purchase District Health Department . . . . 17
dadrrules Bursting Their Bubbles. How much bad news can a kid handle? by: Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
notes schooln Patched On or Women In? by: Dr. Joy Navan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Paducah Parenting & Family P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Paducah Parenting & Family® (PP&F® Magazine) is published monthly by Karen Hammond. Advertising design by K-Squared Designs and Emerging Media Productions and layout design by K-Squared Designs. PP&F® Magazine, K-Squared Designs & Emerging Media Productions are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of PP&F® Magazine may not necessarily reflect the opinions of PP&F® Magazine, K-Squared Designs & Emerging Media Productions. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to paducahparenting@comcast.net (270) 415-9400
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activeccare Pains of an Auto Accident by: Dr. Heath Schipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
communityeevents Networking & Support for Paducah Businesswomen by: Angie Hatton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 The Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Paducah Swim Team by: Summer Clare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Loaded with Talent! The Kentucky Opry Talent Search by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
calendaroofevents C a l e n d a r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
desk doctor’sd T h e C o n c e p t o f W e l l n e s s . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 by: Barbara Mikicki M.D. S m a l l T a l k i s n ’ t s o S m a l l . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 by: Dr. Sarah Shelton
seniorsspot Choose to get better faster by: Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation . . . . . . 55
growingggarden Inspired and Inspiring Gardens By: Carol C. Ullerich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
notes endingn B u d g e t B u s t e r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 A d v e r t i s e r ’ s I n d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 S n a p s h o t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 front cover by:
Brad Rankin Studio C o v e r M o d e l s : Sara Gipson, Katie, age 15 and Emily age 12 Jeremy Lee holding Jackson Ryan Lee
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ur cover this March features Sara Gipson and Jeremy Lee who are both ‘21st Century Realtors’ with Century 21 Service Realty, Inc. located in Paducah. Sara is accompanied by her daughters, Katie, age 15 and Emily age 12; both students at St. Mary School System. Jeremy is holding his 1 year old son, Jackson Ryan. Spring is a time when many families consider selling or purchasing a home. Sara and Jeremy want to share their professional expertise in this feature article and show you, the reader, why choosing a new home does not need to be stressful or scary when you’re in the hands of a professional.
Introducing Sara Gipson: Your hometown realtor with world class service! I am married to Dewain Gipson, a lifelong resident of McCracken County. Both my daughters play basketball and softball which I love to watch! Dewain and I have been farming since 1996 and as he will tell you,“I take care of the paperwork and he takes care of the grease-work!” I graduated from Murray State University with a BS in Communications and minor in Advertising. Both are extremely helpful in marketing property and working with my clients. While growing up I have lived in several neighborhoods, from the city to the county, so I feel very comfortable helping clients learn about what Paducah has to offer. I am proud to say that I try and greet each day with a smile and enthusiasm. I truly enjoy working with people and helping them to find just the right place to call “home”.
Working with sellers All home sellers want to sell for the most amount of money in the least amount of time, and with a minimum of stress and headaches! As a licensed real estate agent, it is my goal to make this happen for my sellers. When I list a property for sale, I educate the sellers on the current market statistics, show them what comparable properties are selling for, and also go over the comparable properties that have sold. With these facts in front of the sellers, they have the information
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needed to properly price their house for sale. Next, I share ideas of how to make the property ready to show and sell. You only get one chance to make that critical first impression in the marketplace a positive one! With my background in advertising, I find my talent for creating colorful flyers, video tours, and short You-Tube videos very valuable in showcasing their home. Social media sites like Facebook are great places to share these links to videos and information about the property to the seller’s friends and families to spread word of mouth excitement! The addition of text signs that are added to the traditional yard sign embrace the latest technology in getting information to potential buyers instantly. Staying in close communication with the sellers keeps them informed of what is going on with showings and the marketing of the house. I truly want to get the most money for their property in their market, while making the process as stress free as possible, and fun!
women’s health Nurse Practitioner in Paducah. We have one son, Jackson Ryan, who turned one on February 10th. We have owned three homes ourselves, having most recently bought a house at the court house steps last summer. We just finished a complete remodel and moved in last month. I have been a professional realtor for the past two years and achieved sales in excess of one million dollars in 2010.Previously I was in pharmaceutical sales for nearly 7 years, so I have a lot of experience. I attended Carlisle County High School before relocating to Paducah. I graduated from Mid-Continent University with a BS in business management and a minor in communications, both of which help me in my chosen profession. I have listed and/or sold property in five different counties in the Jackson Purchase area and I service the entire western Kentucky market. I have experience in buying, selling, consulting and relocation both in residential and commercial property.
Working with buyers When working with buyers, I take on the role of consultant/ advisor.I listen to their wish-list for their new home, and try to match that, while staying open to potential properties that might be a great option for them. Buyers need to be educated on the current market statistics, too. When getting ready to put an offer on a house,I can offer the buyer comparable sold properties that will help them to arrive at a solid offering price.The process of home inspections, securing financing and even assisting with making appointments for repair/remodel estimates are some of the ways that I help take stress off my buyers. This is one of the most important purchases of their lifetime and I work hard to make it one of the best! Whether I am working with a buyer or a seller, sometimes the right home needs a little ‘love’ to make it just perfect. Because my husband and I live locally I have a wealth of connections I can offer my clients to help them when considering a property. I can recommend reputable electricians, handymen, painters, landscapers, local contractors who can do track hoe & dozer work – even a good house cleaning service. Our friends call my own husband “MacGyver” because of his unique talent to make things work!
Working with sellers I feel that the importance in being a listing agent is communicating the process with the sellers.There is so much more to selling a house than "sticking a sign in the yard".I offer a marketing package for my sellers that consist of ads in multiple newspapers, spots in the catalog of homes, a featured spot on my personal web page, open houses, and a comprehensive monthly report that communicates the listing activity with them.
Working with buyers I love working with buyers. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions in any one's life. I take that to heart and treat everyone as if they were family. I help them find property that fits their needs, help them contact potential lenders and assist with home inspections. I also help them understand the benefits of home warranties and what to expect leading up to closing. Having remodeled two homes myself, I have a wealth of experience that I can lend my clients if they choose that as an option. Again, much like listing someone’s home, the key is communication. I am available day or night to help my clients negotiate the sometimes intimidating process of buying a new home.
In a challenging real estate market
Introducing Jeremy Lee: Million dollar communication is the key. People want to know what they want to know NOW.Both of us service at any price range! My wife, Meghan, is originally from Louisville and works as a
are easily accessible by cell phone, text messaging or email.We
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have found that technology can be a great assistance in buying and selling a home and we’ve embraced it. Buying a home can be as low tech or high tech as you want it to be these days. We’re really excited to share the newest technology that helps both when you are searching for property, and when you are comparing what is on the market with your home.
www.Century 21.com An easy to navigate website and even a smart app for your smart phone keeps Century21 on the cutting edge.
Mobile Real Estate ID™ Have you ever just driven around to see what homes were in a neighborhood you liked or were currently listed with a sign in the yard? Smart realtors know that if you happen to spot a property that you love you’ll probably want to know all about it right away. If you see a sign like this hanging under a Century 21 Service Realty yard sign you’re in luck. Mobile Real Estate ID™ allows buyers to access property info, pictures and the listing agent’s contact info directly on their cell phone via text message. We think www.zillow.com and www.trulia.com are both good websites when you are conducting a search for available properties. It’s easy to look up local listings and see what’s comparable in the neighborhoods you are interested in. There are also helpful tools for mortgage calculation and much more.They also have smart phone and iPad apps that you can download for free.
Help for buyers • Talk to a mortgage loan officer first. Avoid getting the proverbial cart before the horse. Know what you can afford and your financing options before falling in love with a house out of your comfort zone. • Decide what your wishes and needs are in your new home. What neighborhood or school district would you like to live in? Single family home,townhome,duplex? • Talk to a Realtor. A Realtor will represent your best interests and guide you through the process. Realtor fees are customarily paid by the seller, so it costs you nothing as a buyer. Take advantage of their expertise. • After finding, “the one”, make a reasonable offer. Your Realtor can advise you on ways to make your offer more attractive to the seller in addition to offering a fair price. In times of multiple offers, this can make or break you getting the house you want. • Have a home inspection. Costs range from $250 to $450. This can mean the difference in buying a money pit and a solid investment. A home inspector can tell how well the home has been maintained and advise you on the status of major systems such as heating and air, electrical, structural foundations and more.
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the impression your home is not well maintained. • Contact a realtor who will aggressively market your home and work with you to negotiate the best deal for you. Check their track record. • Get Pre-inspected. Head potential problems off before an offer is on the table. By having a pre-inspection, you’ll add peace of mind to potential buyers and thus possibly sway their decision to choose your house over the competition. • CLEAN. Make it sparkle. Don’t forget to pay attention to the details such as door knobs, light switches and such. As a homeowner you may overlook dirty fingerprints, but buyers won’t. • DE-CLUTTER. You will be moving soon so get a head start on packing up your things. Rent a storage unit or store things off site at a family member’s house. Your home will instantly seem larger and more spacious when excess furniture and clutter are removed. • If need be, paint. Neutral wall color is an inexpensive update that scores major points in a buyer’s mind. (Sherwin-Williams keep a list of the most popular paint colors at their store if you need help picking a great neutral.) When comparing properties that are priced similarly, the buyer will almost always choose move-in ready over fixer-upper. • Don’t forget curb appeal! Make sure the outside of your house looks well kept, tidy and inviting. Fresh paint on the front door and shutters along with seasonal flowers in the planting beds are relatively inexpensive ways to jazz up the exterior. If it doesn’t appeal to buyers on the drive-by, they probably won’t schedule a time to see the inside.
To contact either Sara or Jeremy please call Century 21 Service realty, Located at 3225 Coleman Road in Paducah at (270) 442-2100. Sara Gipson’s mobile number is: (270) 994-6701. Jeremy Lee’s mobile number is: (270) 519-5555. Jeremy also has a personal web site at: www.westkyhomes.com. Century 21 Real Estate LLC and its parent company, Realogy Corporation, fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968), as amended, which generally prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). In addition, each and every Century 21 Real Estate LLC franchised office is contractually required to comply, in all respects, with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the real estate industry, including without limitation, the requirements imposed by the Fair Housing Act. As an adjunct to the foregoing commitment, both Century 21 Real Estate LLC and Realogy Corporation actively promote, and are committed to, creating and fostering an environment of diversity throughout their respective organizations and franchise systems, and each views such a concept as a critical component to the ongoing success of their business operations.
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A Painful Mystery by Dr. Monte Rommelman Paducah Physiatric Partners, PSC & Birk Grove Life Centre
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r. Monte Rommelman is a Physiatrist.That may be a medical term many of you are not familiar with. A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain medicine. These specialists focus on the body's musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Physiatrists treat patients of all ages with diverse problems and their comprehensive approach includes treating the entire patient, not just symptoms. Physiatry is a nonsurgical approach to treating musculoskeletal disease and injury, including different types of pain. Similar to other types of specialists, physiatrists take the patient's medical history, perform a physical and neurological examination, order X-rays or other imaging studies, prescribe medications and therapy, or may perform injec-
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Myofascial pain is a chronic, painful condition that creates a nagging, constant, deep ache in some patients or a burning, spasmtype pain in others. It is made worse with overuse of the area, stress, cold weather and lack of proper sleep.
tions. Physiatrists coordinate patient care with other doctors and healthcare specialists such as physical, occupation and speech therapists
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moments medicalm Myofacial Pain Syndrome As a physiatrist, I am often asked to evaluate a patient for complaints of pain following trauma such as a lifting injury, car accident, or fall. The patient will describe initial soreness and limited range of motion in the area following the injury with progressive stiffness and tightness over time. If not addressed appropriately, these symptoms will continue and the patient is often left with a burning, stabbing, pain with reduced range of motion, despite the use of antiinflammatory medications and physical therapy. On examination of the injured area knotted regions of the muscle can be detected that radiates from the site to adjacent regions. These “trigger points” found in the muscle represent the previously injured areas which have healed with scarring and shortening of the muscle fibers. The resulting condition is referred to as myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain is a chronic, painful condition that creates a nagging, constant, deep ache in some patients or a burning, spasm-type pain in others. It is made worse with overuse of the area, stress, cold weather and lack of proper sleep. It is often found to be the source of chronic pain even when testing (i.e. x-rays, CT scans, MRI, etc.) are all found to be normal. Anti-inflammatory medications are not effective as it is not considered to have an inflammatory component as with arthritis. Strengthening exercises, often erroneously prescribed, can make the condition worse by activating the trigger points.
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What treatment is effective? Treatment focuses on deactivating the trigger points by a number of physical therapy modalities such as heat, massage, e-stim, and a technique called spray and stretch. This condition can also be helped by the use of medications such as muscle relaxers. As the trigger point is deactivated, the surrounding muscle fibers will start to relax. The resulting reduction in muscle tightness allows the fibers to be slowly, but progressively, stretched back to their normal resting length. This process can begin in physical therapy and then continued by the patient with a home exercise program. If trigger points are resistant to treatment, injections can be performed using local anesthetics, to temporarily block the protective mechanism allowing the muscle to be stretched more effectively. I often describe myofascial pain as a chronic, recurrent condition affecting muscle just as arthritis does to the joints. Following appropriate treatment, the condition can remain fairly dormant without symptoms, but can be reactivated with re-injury or stress to the area. It’s important to remember that daily exercise can keep the muscle more flexible and limits the severity and duration of the recurrent episodes. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms or conditions outlined in this article there are ways to get relief from the pain with them. Please contact your physician or make an appointment with Dr. Rommelman.
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hat happened to that precious little girl or boy that used to live in your house? They loved you and thought you were the greatest, coolest, smartest, strongest … parent “in the by Renita Boone whole wide world.” Can’t you just see it now - how they would look up Sunrise Children’s Services at you with those big beautiful eyes and smile and tell you they loved you “this much” as they stretched their little arms as far as they could? Those were wonderful days - days you would probably pay any amount of money to have again. But instead you woke up one day and that precious child that worshiped you had grown a few feet and traded you in for a new model (their friends). And, to add insult to injury, now they argue with you regularly and roll their eyes every time you open your mouth because instead of being Superman and Wonder Woman you have become their weird, clueless parents. Before you turn in your cape for boxing gloves, it is important to take a step back and realize that those loving feelings of admiration will return sometime in the future. Also, understand that your teen is struggling to find themselves and the person they are to become. We all know how tough it was being a teen. The physical and emotional changes we went through, the new responsibilities handed to us, and the expectations that awaited us as we journeyed toward adulthood. As our own children grow older, we discover that the only thing harder than being a teen, may be parenting a teen. Just as babies don’t arrive with instruction books, there’s no standardized manual for guiding your child through these turbulent years. However, there are some strategies that could be useful for both you and your teenagers as they transition from children into young adults. “Never forget that being a teen is difficult,”said Kenneth Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor, who serves as Program 14 • March2011 www.paducahparenting.com
Director for Sunrise Children’s Services’Western Region Foster Care Program and most importantly is the father of a teenage daughter. Additionally, Williams has spent much of his career working with teens in a variety of settings such as psychiatric hospitalization, schools, out-of-home care and through the court system.Williams offers some strategies for helping your teen as they move through these turbulent years.
What would it feel like to grow up alone and afraid? She knows.
You can change that.
Strategy #1
What seems minor to an adult can be life-altering for a teen. Teens need praise and positive feedback that parents can provide. A hug and reassurance that you love them are also vital. Keep hugging even when they do not seem to respond or even like you, even in times when they’re not very likable.
Strategy #2
The teen years are often a period of trial and error, and parents should remember that their children are going to make mistakes. Parents should give their children some leeway and independence to make some mistakes in non-harmful situations and to help them learn how to make wise choices.
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Giving teens a chance to establish their own identity by allowing them more independence is really essential to helping them find their own place in the world. Teach them to deal with information. Teach them to think critically about what they see and hear, as well as how to sort out and prioritize information. One way parents can help teens learn this critical thinking skill is by asking their opinions on matters. Use Families Meetings as times to discuss issues together and allow the teen to have input. We tend to think we have to give our opinions on all subjects with our kids, but sometimes they just want us to listen to them.
Strategy #3
It is important to show an interest in where your teen is going, who their friends are and what they’re doing, but resist the urge to know every detail of their lives. Sometimes parents need to be seen and not heard. Use questions sparingly and don’t feel like you have to know everything your teen is thinking. There’s a fine line between acting interested and nitpicking and interrogating. A parent’s obsession with knowing everything will simply lead to more arguments. Understand that even when your quest for information is appropriate, your teenager might resent it. Don’t counter by being defensive. Use this opportunity to let your teenager know you’re concerned and that the information is important to you as a parent.
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Strategy #4
Of course, parents and teens are not going to share the same views on all matters. Because they are striving to be independent, expect clashes with your teens. However, it’s important to choose your battles wisely. If your teen is doing something that is harmful to themselves or others, then it is time to intervene. But remember that things like a messy room may not warrant a shouting match. Parents are the adults in these situations, and when a conflict becomes too intense, model maturity by being willing to walk away and simply letting them know that it can be discussed later. It is important to remember when parents are engaged in arguments with their children; they should try to make sure the teen knows their opinion has been heard, even if there’s disagreement. A simple phrase like; “I’m sorry you feel that way,” will let the teen know they’ve been heard without conceding your own stance. Of course, sometimes parents will find themselves on the wrong side of an argument and admitting your own mistake to your children is not only a valuable lesson to model for them, but it will gain you respect in their eyes. The two most important things parents can say to your children are ‘I love you’ and ‘I am sorry.”
Strategy #5
Parents cannot afford to be timid during the teen years.Tough
subjects like sex, drinking and drugs need to be discussed openly.Give straight-forward advice on these matters and also discuss the consequences of making poor choices.The goal is to provide your teen with the information and ability to make the right choices. Talk to teens about risks and plan ahead to avoid making a bad situation even worse.For instance,if a teen makes a poor choice by attending a party where there is drinking, teach them not to compound the mistake with another bad decision. Let them know that before they get into a car with a drunk driver, they can call you, regardless of the hour. Just as most parents did when they were teens themselves, their own children are going to fall victim to their own poor choices from time to time. While parents need to be supportive in these situations, it is healthy for the kids to feel some guilt and remorse. Do not rescue them from this feeling or let them off the hook. Teens need to feel bad sometimes about their misbehavior and guilt is a healthy emotion. When kids have done something wrong, it is a positive sign when they feel bad/guilty. This guilt teaches a lesson more effectively than a parent will ever be able to teach it.
Strategy #6
While giving teenagers an increasing amount of personal responsibility as they grow older is appropriate, there is still a need for rules. Consistency is the key. Decide on rules and discipline and stick to them. In a two-parent household, it’s vital for the parents to be in agreement with on rules and discipline so that the teen can not play you both against each other. It is also vitally important to follow through with the consequences, both positive and negative – every time.
Strategy #7
Teens need to feel self-worth, and that can come not only from their parents, but also from the family’s faith. Share how valuable they are as a child of God every chance you get and help them not compare themselves to the world’s standards and expectations.
Final Note
A parent’s actions, more than words, are critical in helping teens adopt moral and ethical standards. If they have a good role model, they are less likely to make bad decisions in their rebellious teen years. Your child will struggle enough as it is being a teenager. You can lighten the load by equipping yourself to be the best possible parent through these years. 16 • March2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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Colorful Ways to Eat! by Diabetes Education Purchase District Health Department
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at right with color”is the theme of National Nutrition Month. Eating a colorful plate not only looks pleasing to the eye but gives your body the important fighting nutrients to keep you healthy. Below are listed some tips to make sure all the colors of MyPyramid (www.mypyramid.gov) are part of your healthful eating plan.
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Grains (Orange) Make at least half of your daily grains whole grains and try to get at least three 1-ounce servings of whole grains every day. Easy ways to do this include: • Use whole-grain or oat bread for sandwiches. • Opt for oat or whole-wheat cereal for breakfast. • Substitute brown rice for white rice in favorite recipes. • Add whole barley to soups and stews or bulgur wheat to salads and casseroles.
When looking for whole-grain choices, make sure the label says "100 percent whole grain" and the ingredient label says "whole" before the grain listed.
Vegetables (Green) Vegetables are a great source of fighting nutrients, which is why it is recommended adults get at least 2 1/2 cups of vegetables each day. Fight cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease by eating: • Try crunchy vegetables instead of chips with your favorite dip or low-fat salad dressing. • Top a baked potato with beans and salsa or broccoli and low-fat or fat-free cheese. • Make your main dish a salad of dark, leafy greens and other colorful vegetables. Add chickpeas or edamame (fresh soybeans). Top with a low-fat dressing.
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• Stuff an omelet with vegetables. Try any combination of chopped tomatoes, onions, green pepper, spinach or mushrooms plus some low-fat or fat-free cheese. Even 100-percent vegetable juice counts as a member of the vegetable group; vegetables can be in any form to be healthy including fresh, frozen, canned, raw or cooked!
Fruits (Red) Fruit can satisfy a sweet-tooth craving. Getting the recommended 2 cups every day can be easy! •Start your day by adding sliced fruit to your cereal or on top of whole-grain waffles or pancakes. • Add fruit to salads. This boosts nutrition and adds texture and taste. Add orange slices or strawberries to spinach salads or toss grapes into a mixed green salad. • For dessert, add sliced bananas, berries or peaches to non-fat yogurt or as a topper on angel food cake. • Dried fruit makes a handy snack and can be equally as nutritious as fresh. However, be mindful of serving sizes. 100-percent fruit juices can count toward your recommended daily amount of fruits, but check the package label to make sure you aren’t drinking additives like sugar and flavorings.
Oils (Yellow) Used in cooking and baking as well as for flavor, oils are fats that are liquid at room temperature. There are a variety of oils that come from many different plants. Choose healthy types: canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soybean, sunflower, walnut and sesame oils. Oils contain essential fatty acids, oils and vitamin E, however, oils do contain about 120 calories per tablespoon, so keep portions in mind.
Milk (Blue) Calcium is needed for bone health. Plantbased calcium & vitamin D non-dairy options such as almond, soy, and coconut are becoming popular. Many dairy foods also are good sources of protein, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin D. Other options include: • Low-fat cheese in a sandwich • Yogurt dips with vegetables • Low-fat shredded cheese on soups and salads • Evaporated low-fat or fat-free milk in recipes that call for cream. Remember that cream cheese, cream, and butter are not considered a part of this group because they do not have significant amounts of calcium. Milk group choices of any type should be fat-free or low-fat.
Meat and Beans (Purple)
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The purple protein group includes a wide variety of foods, including those made from plants and animals: Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts and seeds. • Beans are high in protein as well as fiber. Being low in cost and therefore easy on the food budget make them a super food for sure. • Choose lean cuts of meat. Look for words like loin or round in the description. • To prepare lean cuts of meat, try broiling, grilling, roasting, pan-broiling, braising, stewing or stir-frying. • Choose fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce your risk of heart disease and may help reduce the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. For more information, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org for helpful tip sheets, recipes and more ways to “eat with color”. wit You may also call the Purchase District Health Department at (270) 4449625 for more information. Article adapted from American Dietetic Association and Purchase District Health Department, Diabetes Education
by Jennifer Gregory Paducah Parenting and Family staff
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he Human Society of the United States (HSUS) estimates that animal shelters care for 6-8 million dogs and cats every year in the United States. A very sad statistic is that approximately 3-4 million are euthanized. At this time, there is no central data reporting agency for animal shelters, so these numbers are estimates. In the 1970s, American shelters euthanized 12-20 million dogs and cats, at a time when there were 67 million pets in homes. Today, shelters euthanize around 4 million animals, while there are more than 135 million dogs and cats in homes. This enormous decline in euthanasia numbers, (from around 25 %of American dogs and cats euthanized every year to about 3%) represents substantial progress. We will make still greater progress if we all work together to strike at the roots of animal overpopulation.
Project Hope – the areas only ‘’No-Kill’ shelter The only shelter in this area that does not euthanize animals is Project Hope. It’s a no-kill animal shelter helping families
in western Kentucky and eastern Illinois find a new best friend and homeless animals find a family. Animals come to the shelter, located 15 miles from Paducah in Metropolis either from a waiting list from owners needing to surrender their pets or because they are injured.“Our animal come in here and stay with us until they find a forever home,” explained Beth Beane, Executive Director of Project Hope. Since the shelter does not receive any funding from the city of Metropolis or the State of IL, it relies solely on donations and fundraising to care for the animals. Anyone adopting an animal pays an adoption fee. Unfortunately, even with this financial help, Project Hope loses money on each adoption. The adoption fee for a cat is $50, but it costs the shelter $158 to $178 in vet costs on a healthy cat. Project Hope pays $178 to $188 for a veterinarian to examine and provide medical care to a healthy dog but receives only $100 for the adoption fee. The adoption fee includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations and a www.paducahparenting.com March2011 • 19
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Dog & Cat Food (dry & wet) Cat Litter Cat Litter Box Deodorizer Dog Chews and Treats Blankets Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets Dish Soap Paper Towels Scrub Brushes
• Stainless Steel Food Bowls • Large Water Bowls (ceramic or stainless steel) • Dog and Cat Treats • Straw (for the winter months) • Wood Chips (for bed bags) • Copy Paper • Business Envelopes • Thank You Cards • Stamps
microchip. That is a real bargain! You cannot take your own pet to a vet for vaccinations and spay/neuter for $100. To help encourage people to adopt older dogs, dogs over the age of 5 years old can be adopted for just $50. A senior discount is available to anyone over 60 years of age. “Project Hope offers the senior discount to encourage older adults to adopt because it has been proven that animals help senior citizens through companionship and giving them something to look forward to,” said Beane. Cats are also tested for feline leukemia and feline AIDS.
Project Hope wants the animal to find a “forever home”, so they work to make sure that every adoption they facilitate is a match for both the family and the animal. Each potential adopter fills out a questionnaire and has to be approved by the staff for adoption. Beane said that to adopt a dog you must have a fence, electric fence or pen to contain the dog. Project Hope also requires that all cats be kept indoors and will not adopt cats as outside pets. Project Hope gives hurt animals priority, including extensive injuries; they currently have a $5,000 vet bill and are accepting monetary donations to help. Beane told me that the reason that the vet bills can be so high is that if an animal can be saved then the shelter does whatever they can to give the animals another chance at life. “It doesn’t matter the cost, we get the animal treated,”said Beane. Any donation is appreciated and no amount of money is too small to help.“Five dollars will buy us a small bag of cat, dog or puppy food.” Several area children have asked for money to donate to the shelter instead of birthday presents and she said that the staff is especially touched at the generosity of these young people. The shelter is always looking for more volunteers to help care for and socialize the animals. In addition to helping out, Beane said that volunteers have a lot of fun. “If you aren’t having fun then the animals can pick up on the stress,”explained Beane.“I tell all the volunteers that we are in the animal’s house and we treat them like we would want to be treated in our own home,” said Beane. The shelter encourages parents to volunteer with their children. It‘s a great way for the animals to get used to children, and for kids to learn about caring for animals and what happens when people don’t take care of their pets. Additionally, Project Hope is also currently in need of a 20 • March2011 www.paducahparenting.com
{ } Project Hope wants the animal to find a “forever home”, so they work to make sure that every adoption they facilitate is a match for both the family and the animal.
microscope and stethoscope. Beane explained that their goal is to cut down on their veterinarian expenses and this equipment will allow them to perform some of their own testing with the help of a vet tech. Project Hope gives back to the community and helps provide socialization for their dogs and cats by taking the animals to a local nursing home each month. “The residents are waiting for us when we get there and look forward to our visits,” said Beane. “The patients get so much from the visits and our animals learn from the senior citizens.” The shelter hopes to expand to other nursing homes and hospitals in the near future. Project Hope also stresses the importance of spaying and neutering animals. Remember, four million cats and dog, about one every eight second, are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Often these animals are the offspring of cherished family pets. Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every pet has a family to love them. “In addition to helping the overpopulation of animals, spaying and neutering makes animals healthier and reduces risk of various cancers,” said Beane. If dog who is not sterilized has one puppy, over a course of three years over 6,000 puppies will be born from that one dog if all of the babies are not spayed or neutered. For cats, the statistic is 3,000 kittens born from one unneutered cat over a 3-year period. “Our main goal is finding a perfect home for our ‘babies’. We want everyone to be happy – the family and the animal,” said Beane.“While the animals are at Project Hope we treat them as our own and so naturally they are spoiled” Project Hope is located at 1660 West 10th Street in Metropolis, IL.To donate,volunteer at Project Hope,or to inquire about pet adoption please call Beth Beane at (618) 524-8939. Or visit their web site at www.projecthopeanimalshelter.com. www.paducahparenting.com March2011 • 21
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Pains of an Auto Accident by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic
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or it can cause radiating pain into the shoulder and hands, which is a result of a nerve getting pinched on by the bones or muscles.
Whiplash
Almost seventy percent of those with whiplash complain of a headache. The typical headache starts in the back of the head and works forward to behind the eyes and up to the temples. These headaches, like the neck pain, are often a result of the tight muscles trying to keep the head stable. With proper chiropractic care these pains can be alleviated quickly.
ave you ever been involved in an auto accident? With over 12 million motor vehicle accidents occurring annually in the United States, chances are sooner or later you will be involved in an auto accident. Many injuries can occur from these accidents but two of the most common symptoms are whiplash and back pain.
Neck pain that occurs after an accident is commonly referred to as “whiplash”. Whiplash occurs because of the sudden vigorous movements of the head forward, backwards, and side to side during an accident. These movements cause tearing in the muscles and ligaments of the head and neck. After tearing, the muscles go into spasm in an effort to splint and support the head, thus limiting excessive movement.The neck pain typically starts between a few hours and many days later. The pain can be felt in the neck
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Back Pain Middle and low back injuries are also common because of auto accidents. During the accident the torso moves forward and the shoulder strap-locks. However, the shoulder strap is only on one shoulder, which allows the opposite
shoulder to continue forward and twist. The bending and twisting motion is what tears and injures the muscles of the back. The muscles go into spasm to protect the area from further damage and you feel back pain. The twisting and bending of the spine can also cause the vertebra to rotate and move, thus pinching nerves. Pain may radiate down the legs or into the arms and fingers.
Treatment Both whiplash and back pain have a variety of treatment options.Treatments include hot and cold packs, chiropractic adjustments, electrical stimulation, and pain medicine (if needed). Exercises may also be used to restore the range of motion. The chiropractor will examine the whole body to determine the extent of the injuries, and then he will determine what kind of treatment is needed to alleviate the problem. Pain will usually subside within several weeks to months, with proper treatment. However, leaving such injuries un-treated has resulted in lifelong pain and headaches.
Use the following tips if you have an auto accident: 1. Even a minor accident can cause injury. Never assume that you are not injured just because there is little or no damage to your car. Seek professional care immediately. 2. If a paramedic suggests you go to the emergency room, don’t decline. You may be suffering from shock, and will be unable to properly judge the situation. Even the smallest fracture in your spine can be very serious! 3. Muscle aches, soreness, headaches and other symptoms associated with whiplash injuries may not show up until 24-72 hours after the accident. The sooner you seek treatment, the less likely it will be that you will have severe pain or permanent damage. 4. Studies show that ICE applied immediately to the injured area will help keep swelling and pain to a minimum 5. Make sure you exchange information at the scene of the accident. Obtain an accident report from the police as soon as possible. If injured in an accident you should seek help immediately by a chiropractor or another doctor, because a more serious problem could be present. Be sure to ask the chiropractor if their office treats auto accidents. In Kentucky your auto insurance should pick up the treatment bill, so you have nothing to lose but your own health. ™ www.paducahparenting.com March2011 • 23
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very Paducah parent knows that this is a tough time of year when it comes to spring health worries.“It is hard to differentiate a cold from an allergy because there are so many colds, upper respiratory infections, nasal congestion and coughs going around,” said Dr. David Schell, Pediatrician at The Pediatric Group of Paducah.“It helps to have a relationship with a regular doctor who will have a better idea about whether your child is allergic or caught something at school or daycare. Living in our beautiful city does not help the battle. Where we are in the Ohio Valley is a particularly bad place for allergies,” said Schell. Up to 30% of children and 20% of adults in the United States are considered allergic.“In our region, the most common allergens we see in patients are seasonal tree, grass, or weed pollens, and/or the year-round mold spores, dust mites, cats, and dogs,” said Dr. J. Kyle Turnbo, Family Practice and Occupational Health Physician at Family Health Partners.“Trees and grass pollens are the most common spring time allergens found around here,” added Dr. Bradley Rankin, a Board Certified Allergist at Family Allergy and Asthma.
There are some signs that your child may have allergies. “They may have ‘allergic shiners’ which looks as if someone punched you in the eye. Or there may be bags under your eyes that have a purplish hue,” Dr.Turnbo explained. Having a nasal crease is another common indicator. If you have chronic nasal allergies, you tend to push up on the nose to relieve nasal itching. A child may also wipe their nose with the palm of their hand in much the same manner (known as the allergic salute. “This causes a little crease over the forefront of the nose called a transverse nasal crease. You may also see your child crinkling their nose like a rabbit when it itches,” Dr. Rankin explained. “This is actually known as, you guessed it, the rabbit sign.”
For some kids, there is a genetic link. “Allergies tend to run in families who have atrophy which is a conglomerate of symptoms including nasal allergies, eye allergies, asthma and eczema (dry flaky, itchy, skin),” explained Dr. Turnbo. In some cases, allergies discriminate. “Most predominantly, but not exclusively, we see allergies in fair-skinned, blue-eyed people who are Caucasian,” Dr.Turnbo added. Children who have a chronic cough or have been diagnosed with asthma, eczema or dry skin are at higher risk.“If your child was born prematurely, had lung problems as a small baby or had RSV as a child, has allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or was exposed to gestational cigarette smoke then their incidence of having asthma rises,” he explained.
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annoying.“They are microscopic; they are everywhere,” said Dr. Schell. Unfortunately, removing a pet from your household is not an easy cure.“It is important to know that after a cat is out of the house, the dander (which is the problem for allergies), will remain in the house for up to three years. So, after the cat is gone you cannot assume that the allergies will go away,” explained Dr. Turnbo.
which if allergic can make your problem worse,” said Dr. Turnbo.“It is also a good idea to wash your bedding at least weekly in hot water to minimize dust mites if you are allergic to them”, said Dr. Rankin. While these measures are for year-round allergens, they still are important in the spring because all of these allergens can sure add up in a hurry!
Be proactive. Take precautions. “In this area, a lot of people heat their homes during the winter by burning wood in the fireplace which is really bad for asthma and allergy sufferers,” said Turnbo. “Make sure that any fireplace or stove has good ventilation. If you are going to be outside, try to go in the late afternoon or evening – maybe even on a rainy day if possible.” If you are doing yard work, you should get a high particulate mask to wear as it will prevent you from being exposed to environmental allergens. “It’s also a good idea to wash your hair in the evenings before bed to remove the pollen and reduce night time exposure,” suggested Dr. Rankin. You can find hypoallergenic cleaning products that have a lower concentration of fumes and get a HEPA filter for your vacuum cleaner.“People often use humidifiers or vapor mist devices, but if those are not carefully cleaned they can easily end up spraying mold spores into your home. Plus use of a humidifier promotes mold spore and dust mite growth
Most allergy medications, including non or low sedating antihistamines such as Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec, or Xyzal, or potentially sedating ones such as Benadryl or Chlortrimeton are more helpful if taken before exposure. They can therefore be used prophylactically so you take them about an hour or two prior to exposure to avoid the allergy symptoms,” advised Dr Turnbo. Most of these over-the-counter medications are FDA-approved for children as low as six months of age. “There are some good nasal antihistamines and nasal steroids that can be used on a daily basis during allergy season to prevent the onset of symptoms.” Be cautious when administering medications. “If you are giving decongestants, cold medicines or antihistamines on an everyday basis to a child with allergies, please monitor for any side effects such as sedation (including in school) and even personality changes,” advised Dr. Schell. And if medications are needed daily, you might want to consult a specialist.
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Seek help from a board-certified allergist. It is time to consider a referral to an allergist when you have inadequately controlled symptoms, a reduced quality of life and/or ability to function, and experience adverse reactions to medications. You may also have a desire to identify the allergens to which you are sensitized (which clearly helps with avoidance measures and guides the entire program including allergy injections). Another important reason to see an Allergist, according to an August 2008 Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Practice Parameter, is if you have secondary complications such as asthma or recurrent sinusitis. According to Dr. Rankin, “The diagnosis of allergies begins and ends with a thorough history and physical examination. When a patient’s symptoms correlate with a definable and relevant allergen present in the environment, allergies are confirmed with demonstration of specific allergy antibodies known as IgE. While this can be done with blood tests, allergy skin testing with appropriate allergens is more sensitive (while identify more allergens) and remains the diagnostic tool of choice unless contraindicated.” If you don’t respond to avoidance measures and medications,
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have side effects from medication, do not wish to take as many medications, or have complications such as recurrent sinusitis you may be a good candidate for immunotherapy or allergy injections (IT). “IT can actually decrease the risk of asthma development in children with allergic rhinitis as well as decrease the development of future allergies,”states Dr.Rankin.“This means IT changes the natural history of the disease, which is pretty exciting.” Dr. Rankin added that while we are always looking for better ways to administer immunotherapy, allergy injections remains the only FDA approved form of IT in the United States. Finally, Dr. Rankin notes that allergies are truly on the rise. “Due to global warming there is more CO2 in the air, which results in higher pollen counts, more allergenic pollen, and longer seasons. The trick is to stay ahead of schedule and certainly if your child has difficulty breathing, immediately contact your physician. Despite this, with proper diagnosis and allergy management you will be able to improve and enjoy life again – even in the spring. For more information, please talk to your physician or click on www.aaaai.org.
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Bursting Their Bubbles. How much bad news can a kid handle?
by Rick Epstein
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ur cat Felix is usually as cuddly as a teddy bear. But everyone has a dark side. My lovely wife steals candy from her children. My 7-year-old daughter wears her sister’s underwear. Our Felix happens to be a sadist. One afternoon, he had captured a mouse in the garden and was happily torturing it. He would back off and wait for the wounded mouse to crawl forward, and then he’d pounce on its back. You know the routine. Nature was taking its course, but this time a 4-year-old was watching in horror.“Felix! Stop it! I hate you!”Wendy yelled, as she swooped in like a medevac helicopter and snatched up the mouse. Holding it in her two cupped hands, she ran next door where my wife Betsy stood outdoors chatting with a neighbor. Felix followed, robbed, angry and watchful. If the kid took one bite of the mouse, he would press charges. The mouse’s body lay motionless across Wendy’s
little palms, its fur ripped and eyes blank. “It’s dead, sweetie,” Betsy said. Wendy looked at the mouse. Tears rolled down her cheeks and she sobbed,“I don’t understand.” Betsy told her that all living creatures have an end and that the mouse’s life had ended because Felix had given it “a bad booboo.” And that Felix is not wicked; he had just done what cats do. She and Wendy brought the mouse into our back yard and conducted a short graveside service for it, which seemed to soothe Wendy. It was her first brush with mortality. And where was I during all of this? At work, which is just as well, because I am ten times the mouse-killer Felix is. I take no pleasure in it, but it is my relentless trapping, not Felix’s occasional gruesome exhibition, that keeps our house from being overrun with mice. Call it MY dark side. But, please
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dadrrules don’t tell Wendy her father is a serial killer; a kid should have to absorb just so much bad news at one time. We have three children and each one is at a different place on the sad road to full disillusionment.Two of them know something about dangerous strangers, one of them knows about terrorism, and none of them knows much about the Nazi Holocaust. Although I try not to withhold information they need for their personal safety, I’d like to fool them into thinking that the world is a nicer place than it really is. I’m afraid that full and early disclosure might knock them flat and make them give up. If my 11-year-old knew her share of the national debt, I doubt she’d be willing to come out of her room. Call it kindness or cowardice, but I just hate to burst their bubbles. I don’t think I could say,“Wendy, remember the terrible news I told you about the dinosaurs? Well, there’s more. Lots more! You’d better sit down.” A few months ago, we took Wendy to visit a farm. She got to pat a sheep’s back and feel its living sweater. She helped gather eggs and saw a cow being milked. She danced from wonder to wonder, thrilled to be in the midst of such cheerful cooperation. Betsy and I answered her many questions easily, except for one – “How do you get chickens to give you
their meat?”A straight answer was not in either of us. Shame has caused me to forget my exact reply, but I made my answer complicated enough to be boring, but not evasive enough to be intriguing. (When our daughter Sally was 6, she thought that farmers waited until their cattle were asleep. Then they would carve steaks off them and sew them back up, undetected. In Sally’s little world, what the cattle didn’t know never hurt them, though I guess they woke up a little sore.) Years ago, when our oldest daughter Marie was 4, she looked into the sky and asked me dreamily,“Where would a cloud take you?” “Nowhere,”I’d said.“They’re thin as fog, and if you sat on one, you’d fall right through.” “Oh,” she said quietly, and I felt like I’d grabbed her by the ankle and yanked her right out of the sky. A few days ago, Wendy and I were cloud-gazing and, remembering what I’d told her big sister, I asked, “Where do you think a cloud would take you?” She continued gazing up and eventually said,“Probably to Dreamland. You’d go there and get to visit your dreams.”
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o holiday is complete without a little science! Jason Lindsey our resident Science Educator has provided some cute valentine’s experiments for your little sweethearts to try.
Valentine’s Day Carnation Ingredients: 1 White Carnation Flower Drinking glass Water Red Food Coloring Instructions: Step 1: Fill the drinking glass half full of water and add red food coloring.
STEP 4: Place the ruler back on the top of the container allowing the heart to float in the borax solution. Leave the heart in the borax solution overnight. Explanation: Borax is a crystal.When water is heated, the molecules move farther apart. This makes a lot of room for borax crystals to form. As the water evaporates, the crystals deposit on the pipe cleaner creating a crystal heart. Go to www.hookedonscience.org for more science experiments and sign up for the FREE eScience Newsletter. You'll get hands-on science experiments, Hooked on Science news, educator resources, and more each month to your inbox.
Step 2: Cut the stem of the carnation at an angle and place the carnation in the drinking glass for 24 hours. Explanation: The colored water moved up the stem into the petals and changed the color of the carnation from white to red.
Crystal Hearts Ingredients: Red Pipe Cleaners Thread Water Borax Ruler Container Instructions STEP 1: Twist a red pipe cleaner into the shape of a heart. STEP 2: Using the thread, tie your pipe cleaner heart to the ruler. Place the ruler on the top of the container to see if the heart floats freely inside the container. STEP 3: Remove the ruler with the heart attached and add several cups of boiling water into the container. Add about _ cup of borax for every 2 cups of boiling water. Stir the mixture until most of the borax is dissolved.
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et's face it, women are busy these days! What with work, family and children, many of us find it hard to fit in any personal time. The thought of getting involved in one more venture may seem too overwhelming, but the Business and Professional Women's club (BPW) is not just another social organization. The BWP is a support network for working women with a long history of advocating for women's rights. Perhaps most compelling to a busy woman, it won't necessarily take a lot of your time. BPW has been active in Paducah for nearly a century. Ann I. Baker founded the first club in 1920. Baker was successful in the railroad industry. The book Histories and Families of McCracken County says that she was the superintendent of Ayer-Lord Tie Company, and at the time of her employment, the fourth highest paid woman in the United States. BPW has lobbied for women’s pay equity and supported an end to violence against women. Today, working women have two BPW branches in Paducah to choose between. The BPW of Paducah meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 PM in Grace Episcopal Church. The Paducah/River City BPW meets at Noon on the second Tuesday of the month at the Pasta House. Paducah/River City BPW President Jessica Koverdan told me that their branch puts a strong emphasis on networking. Those who want to can arrive early at 11:30 to exchange business cards, and meet new people. Most recently, BPW Paducah/River City hosted a “speed networking” event at their monthly meeting. “It’s kind of like speed-dating,” Koverdan explained.“Each guest sits with another for a few minutes and they get acquainted.”
by Angie Hatton Paducah Parenting & Family staff
Typically, the ladies welcome a special guest speaker. Koverdan explained that they keep the programs focused on things of interest to business women. In recent months, they have hosted McCracken County Commissioner Zana Renfro, a representative from the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and a representative from Mid-Continent University who spoke about the school’s accelerated degree program. “We try to get professional development experts [to speak],” Koverdan said. “As many of us are also business owners, we’re the boss, and it’s good to encourage people who work for us to pursue their education.” BPW also gives businesswomen an outlet for charitable work. President of the BPW of Paducah Audrey Lee says they provide university scholarships for local high school girls, and women returning to get their degree. Koverdan told me that last year the club conducted an auction which raised money for Merryman House. Koverdan’s branch is focusing on bringing in younger working women. Lee said her group is welcoming retired women too. “We’re looking for women with ideas for how to help other women,” she told me. “So even if a woman finds she can’t fit a meeting into her schedule, we welcome online correspondence. I communicate with a lot of members online. I send out BPW newsletters and information so you can still be involved even if you can’t come to every meeting.” BPW is as much a commitment as you want to make it.“A lot of women like our organization,” Koverdan said. “There are some organizations where you have to make a weekly commitment, but our events are usually held within the monthly meeting.” Lee has been involved in BPW groups in other cities too, but Koverdan is a relatively new member. She joined in 2007, and said the experience has been invaluable. She honestly feels that she’s grown professionally and personally. Lee explained that both branches have the same mission, working women helping other working women. All BPW meetings are open to guests. If you’re interested in finding out more about joining, contact Jessica Koverdan at jessica.koverdan@kyfb.com or Audry Lee at audrey.lee@ky.gov.
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Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast.Paducah Convention Center. 7:15 - 8:30 AM. $14. Call 270-443-1746 for reservations. Clemens Gallery Opening Reception: the Work of Jerry Speight. Clemens Fine Arts Center, 810 Alben Barkley Dr. 5 – 7 PM. Call 270-534-3212. www.artsinfocus.org Tribeca Gallery Opening Reception: the Work of Nikki May. Market House Theatre, 132 Market House Square. 5:30 – 7:30 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-3960. Laugh Out Loud with the Chicago Comedy Company. Clemens Fine Arts Center, West Kentucky Community and Technical College. 7:30 PM. $20 adults, $10 students and children. For tickets, visit www.artsinfocus.org
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All LBL Campgrounds open for the season.
CASH, Ring of Fire Benefit for Guatemala. Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 7 PM. $10. Dress rehearsal to benefit a teacher Valeriano Chub who is going to Murray State University. For more, call 1-888-362-4223.
Class Acts Series presents 3 Classics by Mercer Mayer (grades P - 3). The Carson Center.9:30 & 11:30 AM.$5.For tickets,call 270-443-9932,ext.212 or go online to thecarsoncenter.org. “The Actor in You”Workshop at 1 PM. Registration required.
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Story Time,“Dr. Seuss and Caps for Sale.” For preschoolers and their caregivers. McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 10 AM and 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more should preregister. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
Paducah Railroad Museum Reopening Celebration. 200 Washington Street. FREE rides on "Little Obie,” a miniature train owned and operated by the Canadian National Railroad. Museum open for tours, $3 adults and $1 for children 12 and under. For questions see the museum web site at www.paducahrr.org or call Bob Johnston at 270-559-5253.
Baby and Me, for 0 – 24 months (plus caregiver). McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 11 – 11:20 AM. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net
“From Vine to Wine” with Allen Dossey of Purple Toad Winery. McCracken County Extension Office. 5 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-554-9520.
AM – Noon. $15. Gardening enthusiasts will have the opportunity to increase their
Gardening Talk with Norman Wallace. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. 9 knowledge of gardening. To register or get more information, call 270-534-3335.
March of Dimes Kickoff Party. Western Baptist Hospital Heart Center 2nd Floor Auditorium. 6 PM. Meet this year's ambassadors, enjoy refreshments and games. Call now to reserve your spot, 270-443-8603.
2 WEDNESDAY: Coupon Exchange. McCracken County Cooperative Extension. 9:30 AM. For more, call 270-554-9520. Discussions from Off the Shelf: The Future of Faith. McCracken County Public Library Meeting Room. Noon. FREE. 270-442-2510. www.mclib.net
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Meet the Author Event – Molly Harper. University Store, Murray State University. 2 – 4 PM. Meet the author of “Nice Girls” series.Young women, especially fans of Twilight, will love these witty vampire-themed books. Learn more about Molly before her visit at www.mollyharper.com. Paducah Symphony Orchestra's Annual Father-Daughter Dance. Country Club of Paducah. 6 – 10:30 PM. Black tie optional. For more, call 270-444-0065. CASH, Ring of Fire. Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 7 PM. Call the box office at 888-362-4223 for tickets.
The Pink Floyd Experience.Carson Center.7:30 PM.For more,visit thecarsoncenter.org
6 SUNDAY: 7 MONDAY: 8 TUESDAY: Story Time, “Henry Possum. (with Paducah Symphony Orchestra Flutist)” For preschoolers and their caregivers. McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 10 AM and 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more should preregister. Call 270442-2510, ext. 122. Baby and Me, for 0 – 24 months (plus caregiver). McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 11 – 11:20 AM. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. McCracken County Relay for Life Team Captains Meeting. Twelve Oaks Baptist Church. 5:30 PM.
9 WEDNESDAY: “Open Your Eyes and Kick Up Your Heels” Foundation Luncheon. Western Baptist Hospital Baptist Heart Center Auditorium. 11:30 AM – 1 PM. $30 donation. Fashion show, vendors and presentation about da Vinci robotic system. For reservations, call 270-575-2871.
10 THURSDAY: International Day. McCracken County Cooperative Extension. 10 AM - Noon. For more, call 270-554-9520.
11 FRIDAY: Broadway Series presents The Wizard of Oz. The Carson Center. 7:30 PM. thecarsoncenter.org
12 SATURDAY: Western Kentucky Runners Club LBL Trail Run. Canal Loop Trails. For more, contact wkrcrunning@gmail.com. LBL Grand Rivers 23K, Marathon, 60K Trail Runs. Starts at Lighthouse Landing Resort, Grand Rivers. 6 AM. For more, call the Grand Rivers Chamber at 270-527-7030. Purchase Area Master Gardeners Association presents Inspired and Inspiring Gardens with Dr. Winston Dunwell of University of Kentucky and Justin Stetler of the Historical Horticulturist at Carnton Plantation. Cherry Civic Center. 9 AM – Noon. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Call 270-554-9520. “Pioneer Pelicans” Van Tour. Meet at the North Welcome Station. 10 AM – noon. Reservations required.$7 adults/$5 children.Call 270-924-2020 for reserve your space. Second Saturday Gallery Walk. LowerTown Arts District Galleries. 12 - 8 PM. Visit one of more than 20 LowerTown galleries and studios. Enjoy fine art and crafts while strolling through this historic neighborhood. 270-444-8649. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Leprechaun's Treasure Hunt (all ages). Noble Park. Registration 1:30 PM, treasure hunt starts at 2 PM. FREE. All of the clues will be leading you to the Leprechaun's treasure hidden at the end of the rainbow. The trick is we only have one hour to find it! Pick up pieces along the way to win more prizes. Rules apply and will be distributed at the event. Prizes awarded. 270-444-8508. Second Saturday at the Quilt Museum: “Yo Yo Flowers.” National Quilt Museum. 1 – 3 PM, Tour 1 PM. FREE, with admission. Call 270-442-8856 for more. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org CASH, Ring of Fire. Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 7 PM. Call the box office at 888-362-4223 for tickets. Radioactive City Roller Derby Bout. Convention and Expo Center. 7 – 10 PM. radioactiverg.com Broadway Series presents The Wizard of Oz. The Carson Center. 2 PM & 7:30 PM. thecarsoncenter.org
13 SUNDAY: “Pioneer Pelicans” Van Tour. Meet at the North Welcome Station. 2 – 4 PM. Reservations required.$7 adults/$5 children.Call 270-924-2020 for reserve your space.
14 MONDAY: 15 TUESDAY: Kidsignment Spring & Summer Sale. Gore's on Lone Oak Road. 10 AM – 7 PM. For more, call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. www.kidsignment.net Story Time, “The Three Billy Goats.” For preschoolers and their caregivers. McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 10 AM and 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more should preregister. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
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eventsccalendar Baby and Me,for 0 – 24 months (plus caregiver).McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 11 – 11:20 AM. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413.
16 WEDNESDAY: Kidsignment Spring & Summer Sale. Gore's on Lone Oak Road. 10 AM – 7 PM. For more, call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. www.kidsignment.net Open Mic Lunch Student Spotlight. WKCTC Student Center.12:30 PM, FREE pizza provided. For more, call Constance Frank at 270-534-3210 or email constance.frank@kctcs.edu.
17 THURSDAY: Leprechauns and Limericks Scavenger Hunt. Nature Station, LBL. 9 AM – 4 PM. FREE with NS admission. 270-924-2000. Spring Into Green: Money Edition. West Kentucky Community and Technical College Emerging Technology Center. $10 with lunch included. 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Presenter Lawyer Joe Kimmel III will focus primarily on estate planning and collection and bankruptcy representation. Deadline to sign up is March 10. Call 270-554-9520. Kidsignment Spring & Summer Sale. Gore's on Lone Oak Road. 10 AM – 7 PM. For more, call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. www.kidsignment.net Evenings Upstairs: Culinary Tourism in Kentucky, with Albert Schmid Chair of Hotel Restaurant Hospitality Sullivan University. McCracken County Public Library. 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-2510, ext. 19. New York Theatre Ballet presents Alice in Wonderland Follies. The Carson Center. 7 PM. For tickets, visit thecarsonceter.org
18 FRIDAY: Class Acts Series presents The Alice in Wonderland Follies (all ages). The Carson Center.9:30 & 11:30 AM.$5.For tickets,call 270-443-9932,ext.212 or go online to thecarsoncenter.org. Ballet Master Class with NY Ballet at 1 PM. Registration required. Kidsignment Spring & Summer Sale. Gore's on Lone Oak Road. 10 AM – 7 PM. For more, call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. www.kidsignment.net Pickin' & Grinnin'. Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 7 PM. Join us for a tribute to all those great country-themed variety shows! Call the Box Office at 888-362-4223.
19 SATURDAY: The Future is Now, The Arc of Kentucky Presenter. Child Development Center, 801 N 29th Street. 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Contact Stephanie Benjamin at 270.444.9687 for more information. www.kyhope.org. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Music for a Cause, Paducah Symphony Orchestra Concert. First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway. 7:30 PM, a touch of class-ical pre-concert chat at 7 PM. Part of the Stained Glass Concert series, will benefit Western Baptist's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. For tickets, call 270-444-0065. Kidsignment Spring & Summer Sale. Gore's on Lone Oak Road. 10 AM – 7 PM. For more, call Julie Myers at 270-247-8929. www.kidsignment.net CASH, Ring of Fire. Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 2 & 7 PM. Call the box office at 888-362-4223 for tickets. Full Moon Elk and Bison Prairie Tour. Meet at Golden Pond Visitor Center. 7:30 – 9 PM. $3 per person. Space limited, call 270-924-2020 to reserve a spot.
20 SUNDAY: Matthew West in Concert with special guest Josh Wilson. The Carson Center. 7 PM. For tickets, go to thecarsoncenter.org.
21 MONDAY: Mix and Mingle Monday. Network with other local business owners. 4 - 6 PM. For more, email info@paducahchamber.org.
22 TUESDAY: Story Time,“The Three Pigs.” For preschoolers and their caregivers. McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 10 AM and 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more should preregister. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Baby and Me,for 0 – 24 months (plus caregiver).McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 11 – 11:20 AM. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
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25 FRIDAY: Colon Cancer Luncheon Seminar. Baptist Heart Center Auditorium, Western Baptist Hospital. Noon – 1 PM. Reservations required, 270-575-2895.
Animal Mythbusters. Nature Station, LBL. 3 PM. FREE with NS admission. Ideal for Home Educators.
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Pickin' & Grinnin'. Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 7 PM. Join us for a tribute to all those great country-themed variety shows! Call the Box Office at 888-362-4223.
Molly Sweeney. Black Box Theatre Wilson Hall, Murray State University. 7:30 PM. For more, go to www.murraystate.edu/theatre
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UPCOMING IN APRIL AND MAY: APRIL 5: “Shrinking Your Lawn” with the Master Gardeners. McCracken
Girl Scouts Day. Nature Station, LBL. 10 AM – 3 PM, leave 2 hours to enjoy all activities. Program FREE with NS admission. Call 270-924-2229 for details. Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser. Benefits HORSES Inc.,a therapeutic riding center in Paducah and Murray.For event details,visit www.horsesinc.org or find them on Facebook. Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run (ages 7 – 14). Stuart Nelson Field 1 at Stuart Nelson Park. 10 AM – Noon. FREE. Come out and try your skills at a baseball and softball competition; target pitching, hitting from a tee for distance and accuracy, and a timed base run. For more, call 270-444-8508. Prescribed Fire on the Farm. Homeplace, LBL.Noon.FREE with NS admission.Call 270-924-2000. Ideal for home educators. CASH, Ring of Fire. Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 2 & 7 PM. Call the box office at 888-362-4223 for tickets. Hotel California, a Salute to the Eagles. The Carson Center. 7:30 PM. For tickets, visit thecarsoncenter.org
27 SUNDAY: Gardening for Hummingbirds and Butterflies. Nature Station, LBL. 3:30 Program FREE with NS admission.
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28 MONDAY: 29 TUESDAY: Story Time, “Bells and Maybelle.” For preschoolers and their caregivers. McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 10 AM and 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more should preregister. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Baby and Me,for 0 – 24 months (plus caregiver).McCracken County Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room. 11 – 11:20 AM. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
30 WEDNESDAY: Dipping Candles. Homeplace, LBL. 1 PM. FREE with HP admission. Ideal for Home Educators.
April Dunning, PA-C Shawn Trask, MD, FAAP John M. Roach, MD, FAAP
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County Extension Office. 5 PM. FREE. 270-554-9520.
APRIL 8 – 9: Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Annual Meeting. Severns Valley Bapist Church, 1100 Ring Road,Elizabethtown.For more,contact Debbie Faircloth,Caveland/Heartland Regional Director, 270-769-5563, dfaircloth@kyanags.org or Dolly J. Smith, Committee Chair,502-294-0810,kyanagirlscouts@yahoo.com.Deadline for registration is March 25. APRIL 13: Class Acts series Mad Science's Stark Trek Live (grades 3 - 8).The Carson Center. 9:30 & 11:30 AM. $5. Get tickets, at www.thecarsoncenter.org or at 270-443-9932, ext. 212. APRIL 15 DEADLINE: 2011 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge call for entries. Middle school may submit their video entries on www.youngscientistchallenge.com for a chance to win $25,000 and the title of America's "Top Young Scientist."
APRIL 25 – 30: “Pieces of Ability.”Quilts by Easter Seals board members,staff,community friends. All quilts on display at the Child Development Center. For more information or to donate a quilt, call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687 or at tbeyer@eswky.com.
APRIL 29 – 30: LowerTown Home and Gallery Tour. $10. Available at the Texaco Station, corner of Nth 7th St and Madision St, from April 25 – 30. Over a dozen homes and galleries will be on the tour this year. The tour is open to the public and all proceeds benefit the Lower Town Neighborhood Association and its art school scholarship program.
MAY 14: Hendron Lone-Oak Elementary Benefit Golf Scramble. Drake Creek Golf Club. 8 AM. Lunch served after play. Entry fee, $200 without sponsorship, $300 with sponsorship. Proceeds help send 5th graders to Washington D. C. Call Kathy Dowell at 270-331-0130 or Amy Rodgers at 270-519-1837.
Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: DEADLINE MARCH 25: Atomic City Student Film Festival.Open to area students
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eventsccalendar 6 – 12 grade. A chance for Paducah and McCracken County students to showcase their creative and visual literacy. Go to www.maidenalleycinema.com for submission guidelines. Films must be received by midnight at 112 Maiden Alley in Downtown Paducah. Films will be shown April 15 – 17. Apprenticeship for Artists.Ages 13+.Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department.444-8508.
MARCH 3 – MAY 4: “Works by Nikki May,” encaustic artwork showing. Tribeca Gallery. Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-4443960. tribecarestaurant.com MARCH 3 – 25:“Work of Jerry Speight,”exhibition of paintings.Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery,810 Alben Barkley Drive.For hours,call 270-534-3212.FREE.www.artsinfocus.org.
THROUGH MARCH 26: “Printmaking, Four Traditional Processes.” Yeiser Art Center. 10 AM – 4 PM,Tuesday – Saturday. FREE, donations accepted. 270-442-2453. www.theyeiser.org THROUGH APRIL 5: “Kentucky Art Educators Association Annual Regional High School Art Show,” an annual juried exhibition of artwroks produced by high school students attending programs in the southwest Kentucky region. Curris Gallery, Curris Center, Murray State University. www.kyaea.org
MARCH 10 – JUNE 5: “New Quilts from an Old Favorite.” Eighteen winners on display.The Museum challenged today’s quiltmakers to create original quilts based on the classic Orange Peel block pattern.National Quilt Museum.For more,call 270442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org MARCH 10 – JUNE 5: “The Color Orange, Antique Quilts from Pilgrim Roy Collection,” Cheddar and chrome orange electrified quilts in the 19th and early 20th centuries. See how quiltmakers of the past used these colors in their quilts. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org
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THROUGH MARCH 7:“Everchanging River.”What is a river? More than 30 quilters were asked this question and given a piece of river fabric along with the entrance and exit points. All their quilts are hung side by side to create a 49 foot river.National Quilt Museum.For more, call 270-442-8856.Open:Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM.www.nationalquiltmuseum.org THROUGH MARCH 31: Chickasaw Exhibit. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site. The exhibit, called “Hina Lawa Linoatok:We Have Walked Many Roads,”consists of interpretive panels and details on the history of the Chickasaw people from their creation to the contemporary life of the Chickasaw Nation.The Chickasaw are a Native American tribe in Oklahoma whose homeland was part of what is now Mississippi,Tennessee and western Kentucky. The Chickasaw Nation, Museum and Historic Sites, Division of History and Culture, has loaned Wickliffe Mounds an exhibit that tells their story from migration and removal to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’Indian relocation program,the annual Chickasaw festival and their celebrated heroes of today.FREE.For winter hours,call 270-335-3681.wickliffemounds@ky.gov
THROUGH APRIL 4: “Quilts of the Rocky Mountain West.”The best of the core of American quiltmaking from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org THROUGH APRIL 4: “2011 School Block Challenge.” Sponsored by Moda Fabrics, School Block Challenge is a yearly contest for children. Participating schools, youth groups and parents are given packets with three fabrics from Moda, and students were required to incorporate all three fabrics in their block.National Quilt Museum.For more,call 270-442-8856.Open:Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org Amber-Light Stained Glass Art Guild ofWestern Kentucky.Anyone interested in learning Stained Glass Art may attend.3rd Tuesdays,monthly.435 Salem Chapel Rd.North,6 miles East of Draffenville,off Highway 68. 6:30 PM For information,call Mike at 866-403-2473. Benton Working Artists Gallery, 103 W 11th St, Benton. Hours: Thursdays & Fridays - 10 AM to 4 PM; Saturdays - 10 AM to 2 PM; or call one day ahead for an appointment to view the Gallery at your leisure, any day of the week. 270-5345004. Features only art from western Kentucky artists. Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings,Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.
National Quilt Museum.215 Jefferson Street.The museum offers FREE guided tours in addition to admission fees every Saturday at 1 PM.There's also a fun activity 10 AM - noon and 2 - 4 PM.For more,call 442-8856.www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com. Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377 PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM (April - November). $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958.www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port;group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477. The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 443-7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7.Tours 1 – 4 PM daily,Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.
Religious Services & Meetings: Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road Sunday Service: 10 AM
Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us” SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM.& 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: SEPT 5 - 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study
Broadway Church of Christ. SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM
Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM. SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out.Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship. Wednesday Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations are 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. 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
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eventsccalendar TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2
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2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day"
Clothing Give-Away
Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM
Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629, (office) 443-2669 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY: 8:15 AM - Early Worship Service, 9:00 AM - Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship, 9:30 AM - Sunday School, 10:30 AM - Worship Service, 5:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 PM - Evening Worship. TUESDAY: 6:30 PM - WISE Women's Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: 5:00 PM - Family Meal, 6:00 PM - BLAST for Kids,Youth & Adult Bible Study. 9:00 AM - Community Bible Study, THURSDAY: 8:00 AM - Men's Prayer Breakfast, Prayer Room:The prayer room is open to the public 9 AM to 4 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY.
First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - 443-8251 www.fccpaducah.org
SUNDAY: Spiritual Formation Opportunities,Adults – Three class choices, Children – Preschool thru 5th grade, 9:30 AM; Hand bell Choir practice 9:30 AM; Traditional Worship Service, 10:45 AM in the sanctuary; Contemporary Worship Service: 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall.(Nursery care available for both services:newborn - 3 years old
TUESDAY: Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts.Call church for times and dates. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Groups:4 PM,K-5th Grades THURSDAY: Adult Choir practice,6:30 PM FIRST TUESDAY: Cancer Support Group, 7 PM FIRST WEDNESDAY: Super Seniors,10 AM SECOND SATURDAY: Breakfast,8 - 10 AM
First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM
Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM
Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00am
Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900 SUNDAY: Worship Service 8:30 &11 AM. Bible Study 9:45 AM. AWANA (children’s discipleship) 6 PM. Youth Discipleship 6 PM. Adult Discipleship 6 PM TUESDAY: Women’s Bible study, morning and evening sessions. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study 6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM
Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM
Grace Bible Church - 554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM
Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 Ogden Landing Road • harmonypastor@gmail.com - Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies
Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 8:15 & 11 AM. Sunday Service - 9:30 AM & 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. The Landing: FRIDAYS at 6:45 PM. a year-long program that helps teenagers struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits travel the path to freedom, healing and wholeness.FREE.Dinner served at 6:15 PM for $3.
Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM,Worship -10:45 AM,Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY:Evening meal- 5:15 PM, Youth- 5:30 PM, Bible Study- 6PM,Adult Choir- 7PM.
Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9am - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY
House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org, Pastor Michael Pryor SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service
WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service
Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.immanuel-paducah.org SUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School,9:30 AM with classes for all ages.
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Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875 SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.
Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477 SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086
Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY: Worship 9 AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM
Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & 11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM
WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45
PM; Youth– 6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:15 PM
Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM,Bible Study6 PM,Bell Choir6 PM,Chancel Choir7 PM
Lovelaceville Missionary Baptist Church 253 N Broadway, Lovelaceville MARCH 13, 170th Anniversary Celebration. 10 AM. Come and join the OldFashioned Sunday with period clothing, horse and buggy, fellowship meal and The Gage Boys in the afternoon. Contact Pastor John Burnett at 270-876-7060.
Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9
AM,
Worship Service 10
AM.
(Holy
Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM
McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday,Wednesday,Friday,10 AM - 3 PM.;Saturday:9 AM - Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.
Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588 SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee,9 AM.;Sunday School,9:30 AM.;Morning Worship,10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM
Mt.Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM,Worship 11 AM,Evening worship6 PM,Youth group6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.
New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM
New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment
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
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eventsccalendar For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries.Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com
New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 www.newhopecpchurch.org newhopecpchurch@hotmail.com • Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m.,Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM
Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM Sunday School; 10 AM Morning Worship; Children Church ages 2 through 1st grade; 5:45 PM AWANA (ages 2 through 6th grade); Evening Service; 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 7 PM, Prayer Meeting & Mission Friends; Youth 6:30 PM MONDAY–FRIDAY: Preschool, ages 3-5 yrs.; Before/After School program for Concord Elementary students call 442-3353.
Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, KY 42003 Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning Worship and Children's Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM; WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club for Children 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous, a group that will help you overcome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI, Addiction Recovery Program. 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.
Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KY The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.
Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10am-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM.Choir practice,Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM,Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school.Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.
Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .
Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.
Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more,call 270-217-0400.
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Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net
United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414
Mass Schedule: SUNDAY: 10 AM and THURSDAY: 6:00PM
1347 South Sixth Street • Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship10:45 AM,child care is provided all Sunday morning.
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.
Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM Worship Service,KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade);6 PM Evening Service, WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open;4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal;6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade),The
Light (7th - 12th grade);6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM
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United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.
Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY: Bible Study,9 AM;Morning Worship Service,10 AM;Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry,5:30 PM;Mid-Week Service, 7 PM
West End Baptist Church - 443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School,9:45 AM; Worship Service,10:45 AM; Evening Worship,6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service:6:30 PM
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919
Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM
SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available. WEDNESDAY: Westminster Wednesdays, 5:45 PM meal 6:30 PM; Bible Study
St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294
Presbyterian Women meet monthly.
SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship
On-Going Community Events & Notices:
St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343
Rev. Pamela Gordon -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org
St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org
THROUGH MARCH 31: Paducah Parks Snow Sculpture Contest. Send us a picture of your one-of-a-kind snow sculpture creation made between November 1 and March 31,2011 and you could win a prize.Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sculptures.Mail your name, name of the snow sculpture, and a picture of your sculpture to 1400 HC Mathis Drive, Paducah,KY 42001.You can also email the information to aclark@ci.paducah.ky.us.Pictures must be received by 5 PM on MARCH 31.
Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM
THROUGH APRIL: AARP Tax Preparation. McCracken County Public Library
SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM;Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour,Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St.Paul Lutheran Church.
SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.
Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us
Upstairs Conference Room. Wednesdays 9 AM – 4 PM, and Thursdays 9 AM – 1 PM. FREE. Call 270-442-2510 for more. 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.
FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM
MARCH 15 DEADLINE: Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program scholarship appli-
Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com
cation deadline. Awards of more than $415,000 in scholarships and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $10,000 scholarships, honoring young volunteers who have made a positive impact on their communities. Nominations for kids ages six to 18.Find out more at www.kohlskids.com
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30am;Worship 10:30am;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 4-6PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir,5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11am & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 5-7PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th12th grade),5:30-7PM;Choir,6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group,6am,IHOP,Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men 2nd Saturday,8-9am,Little Castle,Lone Oak
Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634 SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.
MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com. WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street.Open:Monday,Wednesday,Friday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM;Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM –
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FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will
eventsccalendar 5:30 PM.For a listing of what you can bring,visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com.Volunteers welcome.A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions,email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.
Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183. Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233. Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 1800 Clark Street,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 441-2862 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Let's Beautify LaCenter Association:Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Ballard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county.Refreshments are served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is welcome. For more information please contact Glyn or Judy Webb 270-665-5630. Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week. McCracken County Food Bank. New Hope Church. 626 Walter Jetton Blvd. 4422421. Must have photo I.D. and social security card for assistance. The Christian Art Center,a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts".Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith,(270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247. Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117 Cat,dog,and small animal adoptions,All God’s Creatures Rescue,Rehabilitation,and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654. Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.
EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300
be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM.
DATES AND TIMES VARY. H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meetings. Learn about our program, enroll a rider, become a volunteer, help with upcoming events and fundraisers, be a guest speaker. Contact Joy for our next scheduled meeting 270-437-3881. Please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.
SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575. SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH: KNITTING CLUB. McCracken County Extension Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520. THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10am. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044 SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 10:30 AM – Noon. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu
2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH. Scrapbooking Fun. McCracken County Extension Service. 5 - 11 PM. For more, call 270-554-9520. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823. MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab.1 PM.Monday is "Basic Computing,”Wednesday is “Building a Resume,”Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.”For more,call 270-442-2510. TUESDAYS:Two for One Studio Fee. The Clay Chameleon,4793 Village Square Drive.10 AM - 7 PM For more,call 270-442-1112.www.claychameleon.com.Come paint with a friend.
TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus.7 - 9 PM.Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. WEDNESDAYS: Knitting,Crochet,and More.Downtown Coffee Bar,426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting,crocheting or other project.444-0044. WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.
LIFE COACH & CONSULTANT SERVICES Merle Paschedag /LIH &RDFK 0HQWRU &RQVXOWDQW life.coach.mlp@gmail.com
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THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at McCracken County Public Library. 5 - 8 PM. FREE. Socialize with other youth and teens. Come play a board game. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186. FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers,along with a great audience.Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse.8 PM. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10
PM.
$7 cover charge. Drinks &
refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321 LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.
Kids & Their Families: School Notes:
MARCH 1: Deadline to apply to scholarships at WKCTC. WKCTC recognizes and rewards outstanding scholastic achievements by awarding merit-based scholarships and special awards to deserving students. For more information about scholarships, contact the WKCTC scholarship office at 270-534-3065 or visit westkentucky.kctcs.edu. MARCH 1: “Art Is All Around You.” McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 AM. Call 270-554-9520 for more.
Center. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. $90, optional lunch $10. Call 270-534-3101.
JUNE 20 OR JULY 18: Expedition Moon (rising 4th - 7th graders). Challenger Learning Center. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. $40, optional lunch $5. Call 270-534-3101. JUNE 21: Mighty Magnets (rising K - 1st grade). Challenger Learning Center, WKCTC. 9 – 11 AM or 12:30 – 2:30 PM. $15. Call 270-534-3101. JUNE 27 – 29: Rocket Camp (for rising 5th - 8th graders). Challenger Learning Center, WKCTC. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. $130, optional $15 lunch fee. Call 270-534-3101. JUNE 30: Cosmic Constellations (rising K - 1st grade). Challenger Learning Center, WKCTC. 9 – 11 AM or 12:30 – 2:30 PM. $15. Call 270-534-3101.
MARCH 4: SkillsUSA regional competition in auto body repair, WKCTC.
JUNE AND JULY: Special Populations Day Camp (ages 5 - 18). Classroom 1 at Paducah Parks Building. 9 AM – 3 PM. Week-long camps. $75. A summer camp specifically designed for those with special needs. This day camp, for youth with mild to moderate mental disabilities, will provide participants with fun activities including arts and crafts, games, swimming at Noble Park Pool, field trips, and more. Call 270-444-8508.
MARCH 4 - 5: St. Mary Middle and High School Library Used Book Sale and
JUNE AND JULY: Kidz Klub (Grades K – 5). Anna Baumer CC at Noble Park. 8 AM
MARCH 3: Sedalia Elementary School's Family Reading Night. Sedalia Elementary. 5:45 PM, pizza at 6 PM.
Booster Club Yard Sale. For questions, please feel free to contact Rhonda Webb at rwebb@smss.org
MARCH 15 OR APRIL 12: Preadmission Conferences for admission to the WKCTC Nursing Program. Allied Health Building, room E-205. 4 – 5 PM.To be considered for the program, students must attend one of the preadmission conferences. For more, contact Claudia Stoffel at (270) 534-3481 or claudia.stoffel@kctcs.edu MARCH 19 OR 26: Little Eagle Tennis Clinic (for Graves County students 4th 8th grade). 10 AM – 2 PM. $15. Coach Chuck Whitnell and former GCHS tennis players will provide instruction. All skill levels are welcome. Players will be divided into ability levels and ages groups for instruction and play. Participants who have racquets are asked to bring them. Anyone without a racquet will be provided one for the clinic, if they request it upon registration. To learn more or to register, email coach Chuck Whitnell at charles.whitnell@graves.kyschools.us.
MARCH 20: Community Christian Acadmeny Open House. Kindergarten 5th grade, 1:30 – 3 PM; 6th -12th grade, 2:30 – 4 PM. Call 270-575-0025 for details.
– 5 PM. $75.Week-long camps. Join us for themed arts and crafts, games and activities, snack, field trips, and swimming at the Noble Park Pool. To sign up, call 270444-8508.
JULY 5 – 8: McCracken County 4-H Camp 2011. West Kentucky 4-H Camp,Dawson Springs. Facilities include a 14-acre fresh-water lake, a high and low ropes challenge course, archery & riflery ranges, a swimming pool, multi-purpose buildings, athletic fields, a dining hall, and 22 cabins. For more information, call 270-554-9520.
Camps, Classes & Education
MONDAYS IN MARCH: Diabetes Group Session. Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 9 AM – noon. Class participants will learn self care behaviors that can reduce the risk of diabetes complications. One-on-one sessions can also be scheduled. Registration required. Call 270-251-4580.
MARCH 8, 15, 17, 22, AND 29: Sugar and Spice Cooking Class. Sugar and Spice, Grand Rivers. Each class offers a different kind of cuisine. Call for class time and reservations,.270-362-2362.
Paducah Public Schools Events:
MARCH 9-12: Girls Basketball State Tournament MARCH 10-12: High School Speech League State Tournament, Bowling Green MARCH 12: Odyssey of the Mind Regional MARCH 12: Middle School Future Problem Solvers State Competition MARCH 12-14: Middle School and High School Governor's Cup State Finals, Lexington
MARCH 14-15: Middle School Concert Band Festival MARCH 16-19: Boys Basketball State Tournament MARCH 21: Paducah Board of Education Meeting at PTHS, 6:00 PM MARCH 25: Paducah Public Schools Kindergarten Screening at Broadway Church of Christ
MARCH 26: Odyssey of the Mind State MARCH 28 - 29: Clark Elementary Affair of the Arts Presents Cinderella
Summer Camps
JUNE 3: Rockin' Rockets (rising K - 1st grade). Challenger Learning Center, WKCTC. 9 – 11 AM or 12:30 – 2:30 PM. $15. Call 270-534-3101. JUNE 6 – AUGUST 5: Leader-in-Training Program (grades 7 – 10). Paducah Parks Office. 9 AM – 4 PM. $25. Interested in working with us as a summer camp leader, but not old enough? Now we are offering a program just for you! Apply for our Leader-in-training program, work with our summer staff, work with our camp children, and learn the ropes to becoming a Recreation Leader in our Summer Camp program. Call 270-444-8508 for more. JUNE 7, 13, 22 OR JULY 14: Space Discovery I (rising 2nd - 3rd graders). Challenger Learning Center. 9 AM – 3 PM. $30, optional lunch $5. Call 270-534-3101.
JUNE 8 – 10, 22 – 24, JULY 20 – 22: Mission to Mars Camp (for rising 4th 7th graders). Challenger Learning Center. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. $130, optional $15 lunch fee. Call 270-534-3101. JUNE 14, 23, OR JULY 15: Space Discovery II (rising 3rd - 4th graders). Challenger Learning Center. 9 AM – 3 PM. $30, optional lunch $5. Call 270-534-3101. JUNE 15 – 16: CSI Camp (for rising 5th - 8th graders). Challenger Learning
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eventsccalendar MARCH 1: Art Is All Around You. McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 9:30 AM. To sign up, call 270-554-9520. MARCH 1, 22 AND 29: Childbirth Class. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. FREE. 6 – 8:30 PM. Preregistration required at 270-251-4580. MARCH 1 – 29,TUESDAYS: Tae Kwon Do (ages 5+).Classroom 2 at Paducah Parks Building. 4:30 – 5 PM OR, 5:30 – 6:30 PM. $35 and $25.To sign up, call 270-444-8508. MARCH 1 – 29, MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Akido (ages 10+). Classroom 2 at Paducah Park Building. 6:30 – 7:30 PM. $35. Call 270-444-8508. MARCH 2 – 25, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Cardio Kickboxing (ages 16+). Classroom 4 at Paducah Parks Building.5:30 – 6:30 PM.$32.To sign up,call 270-444-8508.
MARCH 2, WEDNESDAYS: Zumba Classes. Haws Gym. 11 – 11:50 AM. 12 week class. $20. Call 270-534-3335 to register. MARCH 3 - 31 OR APRIL 7 - 28, THURSDAYS: Akido (10+). Classroom 2 at Paducah Parks Building. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. $35.To sign up, call 270-444-8508.
MARCH 3: A La Carte Culinary Series presents Italian Cuisine. Anderson Technical Building, WKCTC. 6 – 9 PM. $45 per person. Learn to make Panzanella, Risotto Milanese, and Trapani style snapper. Enrollment limited, call 270-534-3335.
THROUGH MARCH 28, WEDNESDAYS. Zumba Class. Haws Gym, West Kentucky Community and Technical College. 4:45 – 5:45 PM. $20 registration fee. Call 270-534-3335 to sign up.
MARCH 4 – 25,FRIDAYS: Futskilz Soccer.Jetton Gym,901 Walter Jetton Blvd.Ages 6 – 10,6 – 7 PM;Ages 10 – 14,7 – 8 PM:Ages 14 – 18,8 – 9 PM.Register at 270-444-8508. For more information, email Heidi Mueller at info@futskilz.com MARCH 4 – 25, FRIDAYS: Tap, Ballet, and Jazz (grades 0 – 2). Paducah Parks Office Building. 5:30 – 7 PM. $45. Call 270-444-8508 for more. MARCH 3 – 31, THURSDAYS: Musical Theater (grades 3 – 12). Paducah Parks Office Building. 4 – 4:30 PM. $30. For more, call 270-444-8508.
MARCH 3 – 31, THURSDAY: Acrobatics (grades 2 – 6). Paducah Parks Office Building. 7 – 7:30 PM. $30. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up.
MARCH 3 – 31,THURSDAYS: Tap, Ballet, and Acrobatics (ages 3 – 4). Paducah Parks Office Building. 5:30 – 6:30 PM. $35. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up.
MARCH 4 - 25, FRIDAYS: Tap, Ballet, and Acrobatics (ages 3 – 4). Paducah Parks Office Building. 4:30 – 5:30 PM. $35. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up.
MARCH 7 – 28, OR APRIL 4 - 26 MONDAYS: Akido (10+). Classroom 2 at Paducah Parks Building. 5:30 – 6:30 PM. To sign up, call 270-444-8508.
MARCH 7 OR MARCH 19, MONDAY OR SATURDAY: Prepared Childbirth Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2, Meeting Room A. 5 - 8 PM and 9 AM - 3 PM, respectively. FREE. Call 270-575-2229 to sign up.
MARCH 7 – 28, MONDAYS: Pilates (ages 16+). The Yoga Room. 4:30 – 5:15 PM. $30. For more, call 270-444-8508. MARCH 8: Relaxing from Within (for expectant mothers).Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Building 2 Atrium.5 - 6:30 PM.FREE,but registration required at 270-575-2229.
MARCH 8 – APRIL 26,TUESDAYS: Mid-East Dancing (ages 12+). Classroom 3 at Paducah Parks Building. 5 – 5:30 PM. $20. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up.
MARCH 12 OR 28, SATURDAY OR MONDAY: Breastfeeding Class. Western
Open Enrollment for Riders and Volunteers Volunteers needed to assist in all areas: ~ During Lessons ~ Distributing Flyers ~ Light Office Work ~ Fundraisers ~ Caring for Horses
"Murder Mystery Dinner" fundraiser on March 26th visit website or facebook for details
Help us change lives www.horsesinc.org or 270-437-3881 Two Locations: Paducah, KY @ Carson Park & Dexter, KY (near Hardin/Murray)
H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. is a nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding & Hippotherapy to those with special needs.
Baptist Atrium Classroom. 9 - 11 AM (Saturday) and 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Monday). FREE, but register at 270-575-2229.
MARCH 12: True North Yoga presents Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane. 9 – 11 AM. $20. Jo Kilmer, certified instructor, yoga therapist and medical assistant, leads a workshop that specifically targets the liver and gallbladder. Poses from the Yin and Yang Yoga sequences. Handouts provided. Meditation period to follow. 270-205-1012. MARCH 14: Cesarean Birth Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2 Meeting Room A. 5 - 8 PM. Call 270-575-2229. MARCH 14 – 15: Watercolor Painting Workshop with Jane Angelheart. A.I.R. Studio, 621 Madison St.9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.$175 two day workshop.This workshop will focus on the watercolor portrait. The course will cover Jane’s techniques from her DVD, taking great photos for watercolor portraits, how to paint from a computer screen, color theory, and many techniques to result in a great watercolor portrait.To sign up,call 303-910-3739. MARCH 14 OR 16, MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Classes. Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2.1 - 4 PM FREE.To sign up,call 270-575-2918.
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MARCH 14 – 28 OR APRIL 11 – MAY 2, MONDAYS: Painting (8+). Arts and
TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex.
Crafts Building, Paducah Parks. 12:30 – 2 PM. $40. To sign up, call 270-444-8508.
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.
MARCH 15: Understanding Heart Failure. Western Baptist Hospital Heart Center Conference Room. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. Call 270-575-2918 to register.
MARCH 15: A La Carte Culinary Series presents French Cuisine.Anderson Technical Building,WKCTC.6 – 9 PM.$45 per person.Learn to make Coquilles St.Jacques,Frenched Pork Chop,and Poached Pears.Enrollment limited,call 270-534-3335. MARCH 16 – 30 OR APRIL 13 – MAY 4, WEDNESDAYS: Calligraphy (ages
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
8+). Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 2 – 3 PM. $40. To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 PM. Must be 18
MARCH 16 – 30 OR APRIL 13 – MAY 4, WEDNESDAYS: Beginner Drawing.
FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 - 9:30 PM.
years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453.
Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 4 – 5:30 PM. $40.To sign up, call 270444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov MARCH 17 – 31 OR APRIL 14 – MAY 5, THURSDAYS: Mommy and Me Painting (ages 2 - 5). Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 9 - 10 AM. $40. To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov MARCH 17 – 31 OR APRIL 14 – MAY 5,THURSDAYS: Art for Homeschoolers (ages 6 - 8). Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 12:30 – 2 PM. $40. To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov
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.
MARCH 17 – 31 OR APRIL 14 – MAY 5, THURSDAYS: Pastels and Colored
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.
Pencils (ages 8+). Arts and Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 10:30 AM – Noon. $40. To sign up, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov MARCH 24: Sibling Class (for children ages 2 - 9). Western Baptist Atrium Classroom. 5 - 6 PM. FREE, but sign up by calling 270-575-2229. MARCH 29: A La Carte Culinary Series presents Italian Cuisine II. Anderson Technical Building, WKCTC. 6 – 9 PM. $45 per person. Learn to make Steamed Mussels, Carciofi Fritti, and Beef Braciole. Enrollment limited, call 270-534-3335. APRIL 1 - 29, FRIDAYS: Tap, Ballet, and Jazz (grades 0 – 2). Paducah Parks Office Building. 5:30 – 7 PM. $45. Call 270-444-8508 for more. APRIL 1 – 29, FRIDAYS: Tap, Ballet, and Acrobatics (ages 3 – 4). Paducah Parks Office Building. 4:30 – 5:30 PM. $35. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up. APRIL 5 – 26, TUESDAYS: MARCH 1 – 29, TUESDAYS: Tae Kwon Do (ages 5+). Classroom 2 at Paducah Parks Building. 4:30 – 5 PM OR, 5:30 – 6:30 PM. $35 and $25. To sign up, call 270-444-8508. APRIL 6 - 29,TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Cardio Kickboxing (ages 16+).Classroom 4 at Paducah Parks Building.5:30 – 6:30 PM.$32.To sign up,call 270-444-8508. APRIL 7 – 28, THURSDAY: Acrobatics (grades 2 – 6). Paducah Parks Office Building. 7 – 7:30 PM. $30. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up. APRIL 7 - 28, THURSDAYS: Tap, Ballet, and Acrobatics (ages 3 – 4). Paducah Parks Office Building. 5:30 – 6:30 PM. $35. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up.
On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church,721 Washington Street.4 – 4:45 PM.$2 per session.Seniors and beginners welcome.Visit www.zumba.com for more.
MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park. M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE. MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS: Yoga. Energy Fitness. 8:30 AM. Call 270-5547222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com. MONDAYS, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY: Body Pump. Energy Fitness. Various Times. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com. WEDNESDAY: Turbokick. Energy Fitness. 9:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
APRIL 7 – 28, THURSDAYS: Musical Theater (grades 3 – 12). Paducah Parks Office Building. 4 – 4:30 PM. $30. For more, call 270-444-8508. APRIL 11 – JULY 28: Men's Spring Softball (ages 18+).Stuart Nelson Field 2,Stuart Nelson Park. 6:30 – 10:30 PM. $425 per team.To sign up a team, call 270-444-8508. MAY 2 – 5, MONDAY – THURSDAY: Kaleidoscope Quilts with Paula Nadelstern. National Quilt Museum. The kaleidoscope configuration provides insight into the nature of symmetry and intricately printed fabrics.This class,based on my book:Paula Nadelstern’s KALEIDOSCOPE QUILTS:One Artist’s Journey Continues is both a process and product class. For more, call 270-442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org MAY 18 – 21, WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY: All Twisted Up with George and Virginia Siciliano. The National Quilt Museum. This workshop is a 4-day adventure where students will learn how to take a variation of the twisted Log Cabin pattern and learn to make it their own! Each student will learn the elements of design needed to draft a block, create variations if desired, and construct an original block. For more, call 270-442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org JUNE 9 – 11, THURSDAY – SATURDAY: “Stunning AnglePlay Quilts” with Margaret Miller. National Quilt Museum. Come and breathe new life into their design using new angles that will create curves and circles and soft, wavy lines-and it's all straight-line piecing! For more information and to register for this workshop, contact Becky Glasby, 270-442-8856 x213. MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11 AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks.For more or to sign up,call 444-8508. MONDAY - THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more.
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MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BodySculpt (and Yoga on SATURDAY). Energy Fitness.10:-15 AM.Call 270-554-7222 for more.www.energyfitnesspaducah.com. MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Intermediates(Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 56),Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12),Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+),Black Belt Class,TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM.Hwang's Martial Arts.Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United Church
of Paducah.4-5PMYoga for beginners,those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions.Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 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.5:45 PM.For more,email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY: Body Step. Energy Fitness. Call for specific times. 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com. TUESDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates:
Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3. TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.
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TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508. TUESDAYS: Turbokick. Energy Fitness. 4:30 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Yoga. Energy Fitness. 5:45 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com
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
Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Wyatt, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Tuesday from Noon – 4 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 270-442-8993. 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 443-8579
MONDAY - SATURDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue.Featuring CurvesSmart,the most advanced fitness technology in the world.It's a computerized personal coaching system that gives you moment to moment feedback and detailed progress reports. All to keep you motivated like never before. Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.Hours:Monday - Thursday,7:30 AM - 1 PM,3 - 7 PM;Friday 7:30 AM - 1 PM,3 - 6 PM;Saturday 8 - 11 AM.Call 270-575-3800 for more.www.curves.com
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.
MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.
WEDNESDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call
MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579
270-575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
WEDNESDAYS: Pilates. Energy Fitness. 4:45 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com. FRIDAYS: Mat/Fusion. Energy Fitness. 8:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
THURSDAYS:Table Tennis. Ages 12+.Classroom 1,Paducah Parks.5-6PM.$25.444-8508. THURSDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool,Broadway United Methodist Church,701 Broadway.10 AM.$25 per month.Call 270-443-2401 for more info.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY : Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Energy Fitness. 11 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
MONDAY - FRIDAY: Spinning Classes. Energy Fitness. Call for class times and
FRIDAYS:Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6.
other details. 270-554-7222. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. www.hwangs-martialarts.com FRIDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270-5753800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more.
MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY: Senior Citizens Theatre Troupe. Murray-Calloway County Senior
SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4.
Citizens Center. 2:30 PM. Projects include radio plays, and reader's theatre. Call Lisa Cope at 270-759-1752 for more. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center.1-2:30 PM. FREE.Thursdays for beginners.Must be 60 and over.443-8579
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).
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Energy Fitness. 9:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.
SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11
TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579 WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified.Paducah Yoga Center.11 AM -
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
noon.$10/ session,$30/month,$35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.
SATURDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's
SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes.Paducah Jazzercise Center,Lone Oak Plaza,3562 Lone
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.
Oak Road.9:15 AM.For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
On-Going Events for Seniors: OCTOBER 13: Playhouse in the Park Senior Theatre Troupe Organizational Meeting. Murray-Calloway County Senior Center. 10 AM. This will be a fun troupe for senior citizens in which we will work on radio plays, readers' theatre, and so forth. No memorizing necessary! For more, call 759-1752. 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401.
EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770. 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.
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network eventsccalendarfamilyn Listings of non-profit groups providing family-oriented services
Adoption/Foster Care:
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents.The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM.All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome.Childcare is provided free of charge.For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. Sunrise Children’s Services – Foster Care Program. Foster Parents needed!Sunrise is a faith-based agency that has been serving the children and families of Kentucky for over 140 years.Our Foster Care program provides many important services to our Foster Families.These include free initial and ongoing training;24/7 support from highly motivated and qualified staff; 24 hour crisis intervention; mental health professionals on staff; generous reimbursement, respite and travel expenses provided; paid homeowner’s insurance;and much more.FREE training sessions are starting soon in Paducah.Call or email Maggie Winters 877-992-5242 / mwinters@sunrise.org or Misty Reynolds 270554-3714 / mreynolds@sunrise.org to find out more about joining our team. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting,give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule,24 hour crisis intervention/support,access to on staff mental health professionals,ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided,respite,incentives,daily reimbursements paid twice monthly,case managers for every home,staff cell phone numbers,and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on,call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2011 Necco).
to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40 - hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270-534-4422.
Children’s and Teen Groups:
Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church. 559-1515. Regular meetings in MARCH, 14TH,21ST,28TH at 6 PM.Court of Honor,March 7,6 PM.March 25 – 27:Outdoor SkillsTraining. Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18.4-5PM.FREE.444-8508
Education Groups:
Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program,and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region.Its services include professional develoPMent programs for teachers,regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers,and informational and assessment services to parents. For more,contact Dr.Joy Navan,270-809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equiPMent. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne-Smith at 270-928-4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park.Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11 AD.The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history,archeology,education and Native Americans.Activities include tour guiding,educational programs,greeting visitors,outdoor landscaping and other help.Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 270-335-3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming - Trail hiking, animal discovery,
children’s activities, planetarium programming and more.Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org
Child Care:
McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon – 1 PM. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 442-5172
National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.
Ms. Bunny’s Pet Licks for Kids – Community Awareness Safety program. Pet care, responsibility and safety tips for children 5 – 12 years of age. Focus on dog bite prevention. Fun, interactive program with her tiny, fourlegged helper,“Scooby Sue”. FREE to children’s groups, schools and organiza-
Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508.
Child Protection/ Crisis Services:
Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E”.443-6071, ext.5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center.We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy,legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah,Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region.Our 24 Hour crisis line number is 1-800-928-7273 and our office number is 270-928-4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools,clubs,churches,and other groups.We need volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line and
tions. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822 Center for Cultural Exchange.Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries.Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life.CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding,academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information. To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.
Crisis Management
Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House.The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence,including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling,court advocacy,support groups,referral services,hospital advocacy,outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUICIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org
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Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers:Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life.Volunteers are needed in Ballard,Caldwell,Carlisle, Crittenden,Fulton,Graves,Hickman,Livingston,Lyon,Marshall,and McCracken counties.If interested,contact Susan Mason at 1-800-870-7460 or 270-415-3640.
EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office,Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Grief Support Lunch:Luke's Truckstop,Arlington.11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw,lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org.270-415-3607. Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the
unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane.Contact: 442-3722
St.Vincent de Paul Budget Store.We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing,furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more.
Multi-service Providers:
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
Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on:Childbirth,breastfeeding ALS support,
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.
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. Driving,Eating Disorders,Epilepsy,Fibromyalgia,Breast & Cervical Cancer,Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues.Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes
Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests,ultrasounds,parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis. St.Nicholas Free Clinic.St.Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St.Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard,Carlisle,Fulton,Hickman,Livingston,McCracken,and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois.Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM.Please feel free to drop us email at anitasplk@bellsouth.net with any question you may have regarding services.
Miscellaneous:
Art Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours. The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com. Art Guild of Paducah. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM in the community room of Lindsey Funeral Home, 226 N. 4th Street. For more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087. Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401. 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.
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so come share your breastfeeding stories and listen to other moms as they share their's. Marshall County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information contact Stepheni Hovekamp at hovekamp@gmail.com or 270-252-2730
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Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4 & Broadway. 5 floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com TH
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Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM,brilliant minds young and old,put their wits to the test at English's Antiques.Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art,212 Broadway. Paducah 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.
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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 DECEMBER THROUGH MAY.If you’re a mother of a preschooler,you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead.554-1441.They also meet one Sunday a month,5 - 7 PM.Please call for specific dates. Mother to Mother - 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 AM. Nursing moms and moms-to-be support group. Breastfeeding has its ups and downs,
Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Parents Encouraging Parents: A parent support group hosted by First Christian Church. All parents are invited to attend! Free family meal followed by supervised play for kids and a moderated discussion for parents. Meal at 5:30 PM with discussion to follow.Topics are as follows:We hope you will join us.RSVP for childcare and meal @ 443-8251.
Social and Professional Groups:
40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM.Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine.www.4050group.blogspot.com ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles.Whether members are men,women,divorced,widowed,never married,just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com. Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets WEDNESDAYS mornings for breakfast at The Parlor, 3033 Lone Oak Road, 6:45 AM.Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these service-oriented meetings. Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Pasta House. Email Jessica Koverdan for more,jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com. Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month for dinner.6 PM,Grace Episcopal Church. For information,call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636 or Pat Moriarty at 270-853-2580. Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624.www.geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club - The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center. Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details.Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup:Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details. Paducah Rotary Club - The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church.All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle.They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.The goal is to encourage,with love and support,those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem,tolerance and understanding. South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM.The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.
Special Needs:
DATES AND TIMES VARY. H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meetings. 6
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PM at Southern Pride restaurant of I-24,exit 16 at HWY 68. Learn about our program,enroll a rider,become a volunteer,help with upcoming events and fundraisers,be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.
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.
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.
Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30pm. Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us "I Can Cope" Cancer Support Group. Classes are the SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH from 6 - 7 PM at the Baptist Heart Center Conference Room. The
Easter Seals West Kentucky Child Development Center currently has openings for preschoolers ages 3-5. The Child Development Center is open for children of all abilities, both those who are typically developing and those who may have special needs. The center is open from 7am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling a child or learning more about the Child Development Center, please call Cynthia Tremblay at 270-444-9687. FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment.Easter Seals Child Development Center.featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group
holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM.For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270-227-5225. Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, &individuals with Down syndrome. 6:30-8 PM on the third Monday of each month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky. For more, call Lana Dockery, phone number 270-564-0949, and email ldockery@comcast.net
Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa
class is free, but reservations are required. Call 270-575-2918. 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. 444-2444 N.A.M.I. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway.
Support Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter.
Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718
American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment. Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment.
Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public,private,political,ideological,or religious affiliation. No dues,fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location,call 270-556-8873.
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK).support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.
Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please
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 Paula Shell, 442-4434 Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery.Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive,compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors.For more,call 270-534-1400,ext.260. Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 444-8073 or 554-5977. Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 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. Coping With Cancer or Paducah Area Mastectomy Association – Contact Melody Nall, 442-1310 Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 7-8 PM. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625. Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabeticfriendly potluck meal.Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372.To register call 251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC.
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call Terri Ross,488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information. Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031. Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters.This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group,call 270-442-1166. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on
MONDAYS, 10 - 11 AM. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics. Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving.Weekly meetings.Call to register 270-554-1915 TOPS Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. 1526 Margaret Hank Presbyterian Community Center. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318. United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303
Find quality child care — Look for the STARS!
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arents need to know their children’s best interests are being looked after in a child care setting. Finding quality child care is as easy as looking – or asking – for the STARS. STARS for KIDS NOW is Kentucky’s voluntary quality rating system for child care providers. All STARS providers must meet certain quality indicators above state licensing minimums. Quality child care can make a difference in: ZBetter parent-child relations. ZGreater thinking skills. ZBetter attention skills. ZEnhanced academic performance. ZBetter relationships with peers. Give your child the chance to shine. Learn more:
www.starsforkidsnow.com STARS for KIDS NOW Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Phone: (502) 564-2524 Toll-free: (800)956-8950 E-mail: STARS@ky.gov
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The Concept of ‘Wellness’ by Barbara Mikicki M.D. Medical Acupuncturist
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owadays, there seems to be a lot of talk about health and disease, whether in magazines, TV, or simply among conversations with friends. Everybody simply wants to be well, but what exactly does it take to be well? Wellness: Does it just mean lack of illness or presence of some positive signs, such as having good energy and mood? Or does it mean not getting sick when everybody around you is coming down with some sort of flu or virus? Then there is the question of how much you can actually influence your own ‘health destiny’. Isn’t everything encoded in your genes, so that no matter what preventative measures you take, you will still end up with the disease your parents or grandparents struggled with? So why struggle? The answer is not so pessimistic anymore. The emerging science seems to be saying that while it is not possible to change one’s inherited genes, it is possible to change the expression of those important genes. For example, just because one has the gene that predisposes you to diabetes, it does not necessarily mean that you will have diabetes later in life.This gene can remain silenced for one’s entire life time if you make the right interventions to keep it in a silenced state.This could mean simple tasks, such as avoiding simple sugars in your diet or taking certain herbs or nutritional supplements to regulate your insulin receptors. In other words, for individuals to stay healthy they need to simply turn on only their good genes and turn off their bad genes.
exactly that: turn on or off gene expression. One well known group is antioxidants, which are bountifully present in colorful vegetables, spices, and fruits. Broccoli, for example, is the source of potent sulforaphanes, a substance that is able to turn off the expression of many of those bad genes, including some cancer promoting genes. What about curcumin: The Indian spice that is able to turn down inflammation and prevent multiple polyp growth in the colon. And horseradish or cabbage: Full of thiocyanates which are potent anti-cancer compounds. Vitamin D is another good example. There are many, many more of these compounds present in everyday healthy foods. The food you eat ‘communicates’ with your genes all the time, so every time you put something healthy in your mouth, it can influence your body on many levels. This is why proper nutrition is a one of the major pillars of your wellness.
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Keep your blood moving! Another major pillar of wellness is having adequate blood circulation. Any kind of physical activity that can get your heart rate up would increase the amount of blood that would go to your organs and muscles.This does not have to necessarily be running or other high intensity activities. Even lighter activities such as walking or yoga can provide similar effects of added blood circulation. Acupuncture can also aid in increasing blood circulation to one’s organs, joints, and muscles. Getting blood supply to your organs is essential because the blood delivers nutrients and oxygen to them. Without adequate blood supply organs cannot perform their functions properly; whether it be producing hormones (such as in your pancreas or thyroid gland), or producing digestive enzymes (such as in your digestive system), or fighting off inflammation in your overworked joints and muscles.
Self-Care Returning back to the concept of wellness, you can see that it comprises a few components including genetics, self-care and the care provided by others such as your health care practitioners. Self-care includes making proper lifestyle and choices, such as getting adequate sleep, exercising, recognizing where your stress is coming from, and minimizing the impact of stress on your body and mind. Healthcare practitioners can help you; whether through regular acupuncture treatments, chiropractic treatment, massage, and regular screenings for the early detection of serious health issues. For example, the level of inflammation in one’s body can be measured by checking the level of C-reactive protein in your blood. Another such test involves checking the level of homocysteine, which is a marker to see how well your organs are getting rid of toxic material, or checking your level of vitamin D. There are many, many more. It is never too late to start your wellness program. Your body is an amazing machine, and if you are willing to make changes, you should consider today as the first day of the rest of your life and devote more time to the self-care pillar of health. 54 • March2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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Choose to get Better Faster! by Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation
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oes this sound like you? You and your loved ones engage in a vibrant, active lifestyle. You golf with old friends, volunteer at church, play tag with the grandkids, and take long evening walks with your husband or wife. You're busy living life to its fullest, and you don't have time to waste on pain, immobility and being dependent on others to meet your daily needs.
Cutting-edge treatments and programs Ideally, treatment solutions are customized to meet specific needs for rehabilitation in a variety of areas including
So what if the unexpected happens, like a stroke, injury or emergency surgery? What if your doctor informs you that joint replacement surgery is in your future? How will you regain your active lifestyle? How will you learn to be independent again in spite of current health problems? For a myriad of reasons, physical rehabilitation can become a necessary part of your future. Fortunately, there are several rehabilitation centers in our area to choose from. And with a little advance planning and education, you can be well-equipped to decide which therapy center can best meet your needs.
Rehabilitation services Rehab therapy programs are designed to help individuals of all ages get back to doing what they love as quickly as possible. Upon entry into a rehabilitation program, a skilled team, consisting of an individual’s physician as well as physical, occupational and speech therapists, will provide a careful evaluation of each patient’s needs and create a specialized program. These programs should focus on the exact medical concerns of each patient and set obtainable goals for recovery. Most rehabilitation facilities will offer standard services. What sets a therapy program apart is the caring spirit and experience level of staff, as well as the number of advanced therapy programs they offer. When choosing a rehab facility, there are many factors to consider. Visit the facility, meet the rehab team and ask the therapists to tell you about their staff and the treatments they offer to make sure the center can deliver the level of care you need. Also, consider the overall environment of the facility. Will you feel encouraged and motivated to work hard?
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seniorsspot orthopedics, neurological conditions and cardiac, just to name a few. One therapy method that is now on the forefront of rehabilitation is individual goal-based rehabilitation. By setting goals that are based upon each patient’s unique needs, therapists can track an individual’s progress, and patients can see results. Goal-focused rehab programs usually incorporate the practice of daily life skills into the therapy plan. Some rehab centers even have special areas within their therapy gyms that are constructed to resemble an actual home. These areas may include appliances and a kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Goal-based programs are ideal for senior adults and other individuals that intend to return home following their recovery because they often lead to better outcomes and a speedier recovery. Another program that benefits a wide range of individuals with a variety of conditions is cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac rehab programs are specifically designed to help patients recovering from heart attack, angina, myopathy, congestive heart failure or heart surgery.
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Of course, these two cutting-edge services are only a small sampling of the many specialized programs that may be available at a rehab center. It is vital to the success of your rehabilitation to make sure that the facility has, or is able to create, a specialized program tailored specifically to your needs.
State-of-the-art technology Aside from developing innovative programs that may speed healing, it is also important for rehabilitation facilities to invest in state-of-the-art equipment to help therapists enhance patient outcomes and expedite a safe return home. At a modern rehab facility, therapists should utilize equipment that compliments, not replaces, one-on-one interaction between the therapist and patient. Technology is never meant to be a substitution for hands-on treatment. One new development available at many rehab centers is the Biodex® balance re-training system. It is a safe method to test an individual’s balance skills and then treat the individual according to his or her needs. Balance problems can occur for a variety of reasons and are often a result of neurological and orthopedic conditions. After completing balance therapy, individuals can move about their surround-
seniorsspot ings more comfortably with a decreased risk of falling or sustaining further injury from balance-related problems. Other great equipment to look out for is the Accelerated Care Plus® family of modalities that incorporates the most up-todate technology to help retrain and improve muscle function. While new treatments and technologies are vital when creating a successful rehab experience, it is also important that the facility you choose can meet your more general medical needs.
weakness or any combination of multiple medical problems. Your physician can prescribe therapy for any one or more of these issues if it is found to be medically beneficial. To determine if your needs may qualify you for rehabilitation, contact your physician. Rehabilitation can only be prescribed by your medical doctor.
Inpatient or outpatient? An important consideration for rehabilitation patients is whether to seek inpatient or outpatient services. If someone close to you can care for you in your own home, or if your condition is such that you are still mobile and can care for yourself, then outpatient rehabilitation may be an excellent option. However, there are many advantages to completing rehabilitation at an inpatient facility. For individuals recovering from a traumatic medical condition, round-the-clock care may be especially beneficial. Experienced nurses and other caregivers can assist with difficult tasks such as bathing and other activities of daily living. In addition, they can help administer medications based on physician’s orders. In addition to receiving 24-hour care, inpatients are also likely to receive rehabilitation more frequently. In fact, at an inpatient facility, individuals can be eligible for therapy seven days per week, if ordered by a physician.
Therapists, nurses and management The caregivers from whom you receive therapy and nursing services can have a huge impact on your recovery. Look for a facility that is well-staffed with many full-time and part-time therapists. The more therapists, the longer your treatment sessions can be, plus you’ll receive more one-on-one time. Also, focus on the quality of the working relationship between the therapy team and nursing team. Good communication between the two means better care for you. As far as the success of therapy goes, it has a lot to do with the staff and the management’s opinion of how important therapy is to the overall health and recovery of the patient. It’s important to choose a facility that will put your needs first, regardless of payment or staffing issues.Your caregivers should think of you as family and have the mindset, “How would I want my loved one to be treated?”
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gifted often represents such a [patch-on] approach” (p. 254). Reflecting on what makes a strong school, we can use the imagery of weaving to understand what constitutes the school’s strength. Standards, content, and a well-articulated curriculum are key elements in the framework, or warp. The weft is the administration, teachers and specialized staff who in turn weave in the finer threads (subject areas and scope and sequence of courses, unit plans, lesson plans, and – most importantly – students). If the school is well woven and closely knit, all students and their needs are integral parts of the overall plan. The comprehensive plan provides well-articulated goals, instruction and activities for students with special language and educational needs as well as other atrisk students.
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threads first tied on the loom. The weft becomes the horizontal threads woven into the warp, or framework. Without the warp or the weft, the fabric would be weak and fall apart. In this, the third and last of a series of articles that examine educational myths, we explore the concept of the patch-on approach to gifted programming. This particular myth promotes the mistaken belief that a program added on to the general curriculum is effective in meeting the needs of the gifted students. There are many reasons why such a practice does not meet the needs of the gifted, nor is it in the best interest of a school as a whole. Carol Ann Tomlinson (2009), a highly respected researcher and writer in the educational field, writes that, “It is as common today as 25 years ago that programming for students identified as
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A group of at-risk students is the gifted population. Without appropriate challenge and instruction, they too are in danger of not realizing their potential. In fact, research supports the belief that the gifted are the largest group of underachievers in our schools (Davidson Institute for Talent Development). However, often the gifted program is a hole in the fab-
ric covered with a patch. Keeping in mind the framework and components described above, we understand that patch-on programs do not necessarily reflect the fabric of the school as a whole since many such programs do not have a clear philosophy, mission, or goals that are well integrated into those of the school. There may not be a specific evaluation plan that assesses the success of the program in meeting the students’ needs and in accomplishing the mission of the school. Most critically, the patch-on program is detached from the regular classroom and students may do activities that do not connect to or enhance their classroom learning.With little or no communication between the gifted pullout teacher and the rest of the school community, the patched on program operates in a vacuum. In all, many students and their parents are left uneducated and clueless as to the benefits of their “enrichment.” How might we avoid the dilemma of adding on programs that are not intrinsically woven into a school’s framework? An essential piece of the quandary is in ensuring that educators always begin with a sense of who our students are and what they need to achieve their potential. Thus, we are mindful of not only the average students who compose the majority of our classrooms. We are also aware of and respond to other groups – those students receiving federally mandated and funded accommodations, other diverse
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students with exceptional needs, including the gifted learner. The American Council of Foreign Language Teachers defines diverse learners as those who display and of the following differences: race; ethnicity; cultural background; language background; age; religion; gender; sexual orientation; learning, emotional, or physical disability; giftedness; and/or socioeconomic status or at-risk status. This is the face of the 21st century classroom and it is our responsibility to make sure that all students are recognized and served not with patches, but as essential parts of the whole. A number of districts I consult with choose to implement a model of gifted education know as cluster grouping. Recognized as a best practice both in gifted education and general education circles, cluster grouping entails placing five to eight gifted and talented students (and/or high ability students) in a mixed ability classroom with a teacher who has specialized training in differentiating instruction for gifted learners. The benefits of cluster grouping are many. Writing for The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, Marcia Gentry noted that, among other benefits, high achievers are appropriately challenged and teachers can target the needs of specific students, including students who are not necessarily gifted, through flexible grouping within the classroom. Her findings revealed that, “achievement scores improved over a three-year period for students in a cluster group environment” (Gentry, 1999). This practice
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occurs in schools either with or without a traditional pullout gifted program, which then serves the gifted as an important supplement to their learning. In schools with two classrooms at a particular grade level, I generally recommend grouping students gifted in Language Arts, Social Studies, Leadership and Creativity in one classroom and those identified in General Intellectual, Math and Science areas in another. With more classrooms, more clustering arrangements are considered. Education in the 21st century is a challenge. My esteemed colleagues in the public schools work hard to create a beautiful tapestry of services for all students. It takes insight, design, and planning to accomplish an excellent weave. Gifted services are a vital part of the fabric.
References American Council of Foreign Language Teachers. Working Definition of Diverse Learners. www.actfl.org Davidson Institute for Talent Development. Davidson Institute for Talent Development. Sample Question & Answer. Profoundly Gifted Students & Gifted Education. http://www.davidsongifted.org/ Gentry, M.L. (1999). Promoting Student Achievement and Exemplary Classroom Practices through Cluster Grouping: A Research-Based Alternative to Heterogeneous Elementary Classrooms (RM99138). Storrs, CT: The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, University of Connecticut. Tomlinson, C.A. (2009). Myth 8: The “Patch-On” Approach to Programming is Effective. Gifted Child Quarterly, 53, 254-256.
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Small Talk isn’t so Small by Dr. Sarah Shelton Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist
“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you cannot utter.” - James Earl Jones
Speech is the basis of communication. It is our ability to connect with others. It allows us to express our thoughts, feelings, desires, and dreams.Whether you are confiding secrets to your best friend on the phone, telling a joke to turn a frown upside down, giving a much needed compliment to a co-worker, asking a stranger for directions, saying “I love you” to your soul mate for the first time, or delivering a passionate speech to the masses in support of your cause – words impact change. Words are power. Words add meaning to our experiences. While many of us take our ability to communicate for granted, others are keenly aware of how important speech really is. Of course, there are other ways to communicate: Some people use sign language and even computerized voice boxes if they have a medical condition that impairs or prohibits speech production. Yet, there are many individuals who experience clinical impairment of speech that go undiagnosed and untreated. The recent movie The King’s Speech brought much needed awareness to the importance of speech and how impairment in this process negatively impacts quality of life through increased emotional distress and impairment in functioning. Most of us are familiar with the concept of social anxiety or public speaking anxiety. We either were the person that fainted during the Basic Public Speaking 101 in college, or we witnessed one or more classmates fall out before our very eyes, as if they had been called up before a firing squad.
This type of anxiety can be mild or severe. The level of intervention it warrants ranges from something that goes away with practice and experience to a condition that needs treatment with therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. This article, however, focuses on a specific type of communication challenge in which speech itself is disrupted. There are different manifestations of disorders categorized as Speech Disfluency. Stuttering is the most common form of Speech Disfluency, although there are other forms. More than three million Americans stutter. Stuttering is a disruption in the flow of speech. It usually presents as certain vocal sounds or syllables being prolonged in their pronunciation or repeated during speech production. Sometimes, visible tics also occur, such as tremors of the lips or rapid blinking during the stuttering episode Most people assume that when a speech impediment is present, that there is a physical cause. Usually, anatomical issues can be identified and isolated for intervention and/or rehabilitation. Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, Dentists, and Speech Language Pathologists can be very helpful in diagnostics and treatment for these types of problems. Although we often take speech for granted, because it seems second nature, it is actually a complex process involving higher order brain processes in conjunction with a series of coordinated muscle movements of the lips, tongue, throat, and palate. Breathing and vocalization patterns interact with these brain processes and muscle movements to produce speech sounds. As you can see, speech is far from easy. Our brains and bodies have to work rather hard and collaborate with one another to an impressive degree to pull off what seems to us to be a virtually automatic occurrence which we think little about. While most speech problems are attributed to physical causes, sometimes the true culprit of the problem is neurological, psychological, or a combination of the two that manifests in physical form. This isn’t really surprising, given that anxiety often presents itself somatically, through headaches, nausea, dizziness, or tachycardia. Even when the source of the speech problem is identified as a physical condition, anxiety usually plays an exacerbating role due to the person’s self-consciousness about stuttering. This produces a vicious cycle in which the speech impairment produces
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desk doctor’sd anxiety – the anxiety serves to make the speech impediment worse - which worsens the anxiety – and round and round we go. This phenomenon is especially likely to occur if the person has suffered teasing or ridicule as a result of the speech problem. Stuttering most commonly occurs during childhood between the ages of two and five years. Many children simply outgrow stuttering, but experts agree that early intervention is always the best approach. This ensures that the problem is rectified as quickly as possible and can prevent worsening of symptoms. When stuttering occurs in childhood, it is referred to as Developmental Stuttering. If a child’s parents stuttered as children, he or she is more likely to stutter as well. While the exact mechanisms of any hereditary link are not fully understood, recent research has identified some genetic markers for stuttering. Boys are more likely to stutter than girls for unknown reasons. Neurogenic stuttering usually occurs following a brain injury or stroke. In these cases, communication is disrupted between the brain, which controls all of the physical processes required for speech, and the muscles and nerves involved in producing speech sounds. Other speech and language problems can also occur, including word confusion and word finding difficulties as a result of brain injury, stroke, or disease pathology involving the brain. Parkinson’s, Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia, and Multiple Sclerosis are just a few of the illnesses that may involve impairment of language and speech due to brain function being disrupted.
it is not usually the only cause of the problem. If you, your child, or another family member stutters or has some other form of speech disfluency, first schedule an appointment with a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and diagnose what factors are believed to be contributing to the problem. Depending on the results of that assessment, you may be referred to an Earn Nose and Throat Physician, Neurologist, and/ or a Dentist for further assessment or intervention. Additionally, consulting with a Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist can be helpful in addressing the role of brain function and emotion in speech processes. Brief psychotherapy or behavioral therapy may be recommended as either the primary or adjunct treatment modality, depending on how big of a role neuro-psychological factors are believed to play in your particular case. Intervention will almost never hurt and almost always results in faster, more dramatic, and longer lasting reduction or elimination of symptoms. Now, go use your words whether spoken, written, or signed to tell others in your life what you like about them, how much they mean to you, and share a special moment. In the words of Confucius,“words are the voice of the heart.”
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The Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club by Robin Gericke PaducahParenting and Family staff
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or the past sixty years the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has been a part of the Paducah community. It was founded in 1949 by Oscar Cross, a probation officer. He wanted to help young men accomplish their dreams and knew they would need to be prepared for the future.To reach this goal Cross originally started the Junior Legion Club. This club was for boys only and its mandate was to educate the boys outside of a traditional classroom. At its inception, the club met in the courthouse basement, but as it quickly grew in popularly, the club soon moved to Masonic Temple Building. In 1953, the club became affiliated with the National Boys and Girls Club and changed its name to the Boys Club of Paducah. As more children became members it was once again relocated to the site of Old Longfellow Elementary School, located on the corner of 12th and Jackson Streets where it remains to this day. In 1990, it was renamed the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club, in honor of the man who founded it.
The National Boys & Girls Club of America The national club, of which the Oscar Cross Club is a member, had a very humble beginning. In 1869 in Hartford, Connecticut, several women decided to give boys, who were wondering the streets, a better life than the one they were destined for. They formed the very first club. In 1956, the Club’s 50th anniversary, they received a U.S. Congressional charter. Aaron Fahringer, a Regional Director, wrote the club’s honor code back in the 1950’s. It was made official in 1955 by the National Council and can still be seen hanging on the wall in many clubs today.
The Boys & Girls Club Code I believe in God and the right to worship according to my own faith and religion. I believe in America and the American way of life…in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I believe in fair play, honesty and sportsmanship. I believe in my Boys & Girls Club, which stands for these things.
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The Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club continues to shape the lives of young people and encourages them to be good, educated citizens. “I participated in the youth basketball league offered by the club,” Allen Treece, Director of the Paducah club told me. “Almost all of my friends attended the club at some point during our childhood. Some of my friends earned Eagle Scout badges, learned to swim or benefited from study programs because of their membership at club. It has always been clear to me that the Boys and Girls Club of America is a positive movement in many communities across the country. Thousands of youth are allowed to experience new opportunities that otherwise may not be possible for them.”
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There are many programs offered by the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club. One is called Triple Play and is designed to teach healthy habits and encourage positive social interactions. Two parts of this program were formed in collaboration with U.S Department of Health and Human Services. They teach good nutrition habits and boost the level of physical activity. The third part of Triple Play focuses on the mind; teaching young people to have confidence in themselves and good relationships with others.
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Another program is Power Hour, run Monday through Thursday. This program is designed to help students finish their homework assignments. The club communicates with local schools to make sure the work is completed as assigned. The Keystone/Torch program encourages small groups of young adults to get involved with volunteer work in their community. They participate in such activities as food and clothing drives, and raising awareness about the environment. The young adults also mentor younger children. The SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) program is designed to teach young people about drug abuse and premature sexual activity. The program uses role playing and practicing resistance, as well as discussions on questioning media and peer influence to help in encouraging young people to act responsibly.
Partnership with the community The Oscar Cross Club is also working on community partnerships in order to bring a variety of different activities to the Club. They have provided young girls the opportunity to try gymnastics through Paducah Gymnastics Academy. The Club has also worked with First Baptist Church of Paducah to give youth a chance to play soccer and basketball through an Upward program The Club would also like to expand their golf program and offer dance, baseball, and swimming. “In 2011 our children and their parents can expect an effort from our Club to assist in the academic success of each of our youth,”Treece told me.“This is done through homework assistance and tutoring programs. They can also expect an environment that encourages participation. Our ultimate goal is helping each youth reach their full potential.”
Join the Club If you are interested in signing your child up for the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah, you don’t need to worry the cost.“Any child can join the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club. We do not have income or even residence requirements for membership,”Treece explained.“Any child from any background can join.” Just come down to the club and fill out a registration packet. There’s a small, annual fee of just $10. Usually, a child can start in the Club’s activities the same day as the registration packet is filled out.“Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow while having fun,” states the Boys & Girls Club of America. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day. The Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club is partially funded by the United Way of Paducah. For more information visit www.bgca.org. Or call (270) 444-9124. www.paducahparenting.com March2011 • 65
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e are blessed with many lakes and rivers in our area and while it may not be quite warm enough for swimming in them just yet it’s going to be hot really soon. In an age where it seems you can't turn on the news without hearing about the rising obesity rate, swimming offers young people a fun way to live a healthy lifestyle. Swimming works practically every muscle in the body, but at the same time, isn't weight-bearing, so stress on the body is reduced (the reason many people enjoy water aerobics). And of course, swimming is perfect for building cardiovascular fitness and endurance, as well as teaching children the importance of water safety. Additionally,water safety is a very important reason to learn to swim well. Now may be the perfect time to consider signing up your children for the Paducah Swim team.“Drowning has become the number one cause of accidental death in children ages 2-18,” notes Paducah Swim Team Board President, Kim Oatman.“More than 3,500 children die each year from drowning,”Oatman explained. “Through the skills the PST coaches teach and by watching experienced swimmers, young children are taught to swim properly and,as an added bonus, they also begin to develop the good habits of proper exercise.” Founded in 1962 by Head Coach Elmer Breidert, The Paducah Swim Team provides area swimmers an outlet for competitive swimming. The team doesn't just train in the
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warm weather months either as they are a year-round program, training regularly at the Paducah Athletic Club. Your child doesn't need to be an Olympic-level swimmer either (although that is certainly welcome!) Swimmers simply need to be able to swim 25 yards unassisted, and are then grouped upon their age and ability. As they hone their skills, they have the opportunity to advance to higher levels that will challenge their bodies and their minds. While a child must know how to swim to join the PST, many of the experienced team swimmers work with the teaching program, Swim America, to teach younger kids the ways of the water. As a result, many students of the Swim America program join the Paducah Swim Team after completion. The Paducah Swim Team has participated in the training and development of almost every high school swim team in McCracken County, as well as Graves County High School. Many members of The PST have gone on to swim at the collegiate level at schools that include the University of Kentucky and the US Naval Academy. Numerous swimmers receive some level of scholarship aid for college, and as the team routinely places in the top 5 of almost all age groups, many PST swimmers have won state championships and moved onto national competition. Some PST swimmers have even been selected to represent the
Commonwealth of Kentucky at the Kentucky All-Star Team and Southern Zone Team. For those kids who feel out of place in more traditional competitive sports, such as basketball or soccer, swimming offers confidence and self-esteem. Your child can make friends that will challenge them to live a healthy lifestyle,as well as learn the importance of teamwork, self-discipline, and sportsmanship. The Paducah Swim Team currently enrolls about 70 swimmers, all of varying ages and skill levels. While members do pay dues, the fee is lessened thanks to the teams many sponsors and supporters.The PST is actively involved in promoting the healthy sport of swimming throughout the community, and has hosted the Paducah Swimfest for the past 18 years. They also recently hosted a special Valentine swim meet,“Swim for Your Heart,” this past February. The team's leaders are Coach Greg Williams, whose 10-year coaching record includes assisting the University of Tennessee Lady Vols, and Assistant Coach, Buffey Fell. For the past two years, the focus of the program has been to encourage younger swimmers to join the team. (As swimmers in the younger division move up into the higher levels, the number of swimmers participating in that division has declined.) Programs that have been implemented to allow potential member families the opportunity to evaluate the team include “PST for Free” and “Bring a Buddy.”This allows families the opportunity to experience the team without committing to paying dues. Williams has also established a special summer swim team, the Noble Park Stingrays, in conjunction with the Parks District. Swimmers in this program compete in a 6-week season with four swim meets and an end-of-season championship. Swimmers can gauge whether they'd like to experience year-round swimming after spending a fun summer in the water. The Paducah Swim Team is a wonderful part of our community, and a great way to introduce your child to a lifelong sport that will never be boring! If you're interested in enrolling or simply learning more about the team, check out paducahswimteam.com or call (270) 554-SWIM. www.paducahparenting.com March2011 • 67
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or the 23rd year in a row, the Kentucky Opry is looking for our area's best talent. The Kentucky Opry is a country music venue located near Kentucky Lake. They offer family entertainment, music, and comedy, and have a 12-member cast of singers, comedians, guest entertainers and musicians. The Kentucky Opry Talent Search gives aspiring musicians a place to practice their skills. I spoke with Clay Campbell, founder of the Kentucky Opry. "We started the talent contest in January of 1989,” he explained. “It's given musicians an opportunity to play with a great band and expose their talent to a large group of people. Most young performers need a little help getting started. Spectacular performance is always preceded by unspectacular preparation, hard work, struggles, disappointment, hurts, stress, and practice, practice, practice for years and years. I personally believe there is a minimum of
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seven years before you can say you've paid your dues, and only then will you see the fruits of your labor." Several musicians have gotten their start at the Kentucky Opry. "One of the most notable performers was Jessica Andrews who has had three number one hits,” Campbell told me. “My three sons Clayton, Cody, and Casey are all tremendous musicians. They, along with Josh Williams (IBMA Guitar Player of the Year, three years in a row) got started at the Opry. There have also been about 30 people that work in the music industry today who began their careers here. They have gone on to do things such as production and song writing, play with their own band, and some that have gone on to sing at Branson, Missouri." The 2011 Kentucky Opry Talent Search has already begun. It will continue through April, and the grand finals are on May 14. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights. All performers either
news communityn perform with the band or accompany themselves. No tracks are allowed.The shows begin each Saturday at 7:30 p.m.The talent division runs from children to senior adults. Over $3,000 in prize money and a new guitar will be given away this season. Winners will also do a live interview on WILLE radio station with Big Country and have a guest spot in a major country concert at the Carson Center in Paducah. Michelle McKee is a parent of two children who perform at the Kentucky Opry. "The Kentucky Opry offers a very nonthreatening atmosphere with friendly people and an encouraging environment," she told me. "I think the experience of going out in front of people has helped our children's self-confidence. It has opened doors and given them some great experiences that will benefit them for the rest of their lives." McKee's children, Connor, 13 years old, and Carson, 11 years old, have been performing at the Kentucky Opry for several years. This month, Carson will be performing with Charlie Daniels in Texas. Laney Evans is a seven-year-old performer who tried out in the Talent Search this year. I spoke with her about the experience. "I want to be a singer when I grow up,” she explained confidently. “I just like performing. It's one of my favorite things." Clint Fisher, 16, was also a contestant in the Talent Search. "This is my second time here at the Kentucky Opry. I've been singing
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for a couple of years. Getting more comfortable with a crowd and the experience it provides has been helpful to my career." Campbell said that the Talent Search is the introduction of the ‘Stars of Tomorrow’, a program he started which helps aspiring musicians in our area. "The Stars of Tomorrow show helps new young talent get started,”he said.“I take the most talented kids we find and put them in the Stars of Tomorrow show in the summer. It's a professional show with all kinds of talented young people. They're all unique in their own area. Some are great singers, some are cloggers, and some can play the fiddle. This is the thing that I'm most proud of, because it gives a great opportunity for those who are really talented. They get a chance to sing with a live band and perform in a well-planned, Branson-type show. The kids are ecstatic about it. It's really a cool thing." The management of the Kentucky Opry is always looking for talented performers of all ages to be guests in the Friday and Saturday night Opry shows. If you perform in the talent search and do well and the audience likes you, then you will be most likely be asked back as a guest. For more information about the talent search or any of their shows, contact the Kentucky Opry at 270-527-3869 or visit them at their website at www.kentuckyopry.com.
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Inspired and Inspiring Gardens by Carol C. Ullerich Master Gardener
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s I await the next snowfall, perhaps like you, I dream of spring. Just in time for planning this year’s garden projects, the Purchase Area Master Gardeners (PAMGA) are offering Inspired and Inspiring Gardens on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Doors to the Cherry Civic Center will open at 8:40 a.m. Featured speakers are Dr. Winston Dunwell, Extension Specialist for the University of Kentucky Department of Horticulture, and Justin Stelter, head gardener of Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee. In addition to the featured presentations,on-site vendors will offer a variety of garden-related items and plants. PAMGA will offer seeds, books, tools and other garden-themed merchandise.
Admission is $15.00 in advance and $18.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from any PAMGA member or at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road, or by calling (270) 554-9520.
Meet our guest speakers. Dr. Winston Dunwell will speak at 9:00 a.m. about gardens that surround west Kentucky and are within easy driving distance for a one or two-day trip. Properties to be highlighted include Cheekwood in Nashville, TN; the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO; Bernheim Arboretum in Clermont, KY; Yew Dell Gardens in Crestwood, KY; and, Hartman Arboretum in Evansville, IN. Headquartered at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton, Kentucky since 1979, Dr. Dunwell established The Nursery Crops Development Center to develop plants that are ornamentally and environmentally superior to those currently available to the nursery/landscape industry and their clientele. Part of the Center since 1995, Kentucky’s Theodore Klein Plant Award Program recognizes outstanding ornamental woody and perennial plants for Kentucky landscapes. A native of Long Island in Southampton,New York,Dr.Dunwell was reared in East Quogue, New York where his neighbors grew either nursery crops or vegetables. He received an Associate Degree in Nursery Management from the State University of New York at Farmingdale, a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science/Horticulture from the University of Wyoming, and a Ph.D. from the University of Idaho where he studied the effects of cold stress on ornamental plants. Justin Stelter, a landscape gardener in Franklin, Tennessee, will take the stage at 10:45 to discuss the history and recreation of the 1847-1869 ornamental/kitchen garden at Carnton Plantation. In 2003, Stelter was hired as head gardener of Carnton Plantation, located in Franklin, TN, where he has installed a historic daffodil display garden, a species hosta collection, and an heirloom peony collection consisting of varieties available prior to 1869. In 2009, Stelter attended the
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growingggarden Historic Landscape Institute at Monticello and later that year was hired to oversee garden improvements at The Hermitage, the Nashville home of Andrew Jackson which historians consider to be the best preserved American presidential home. Stelter’s long-term goals include amassing the best gardening library in Tennessee as well as collecting antique garden tools. He’s visited gardens around the world and is compiling his first gardening book – a guide to historic gardens in North America.
Carnton Plantation Built in 1826 by Randal McGavock,a former mayor of Nashville, Carnton Plantation is a neoclassical antebellum mansion with a Greek revival portico.During the Battle of Franklin,one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, this plantation home served as a Confederate hospital. Blood stains remain visible today on floors throughout the venue. The home’s interior is almost completely restored and contains many McGavock family pieces and other period furnishings. Two years after the Battle of Franklin, the McGavock family donated two acres of land for use as a cemetery for Confederate soldiers who died during the Battle of Franklin. The nearly 1,500 graves in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery make it the largest private Confederate cemetery in America. The garden on the Carnton Plantation grounds is a fine example of gardening in the 1800's. The site became one of the
biggest farms in Williamson County, Tennessee, with many important dignitaries of the time, such as President Andrew Jackson, visiting the farm frequently. John McGavock inherited the farm upon his father's death. He married Carrie Winder in December 1848 and together they made improvements to the garden. The garden features flowers, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Culinary and medicinal herbs such as basil, catnip, chives, dill, wormwood and spearmint were planted as well as heirloom flowers and ornamentals like bee balm, boxwood, foxglove and hollyhock. Vegetables such as peppers, squash, and pumpkins were also planted.
You can become a Master Gardener. Master Gardeners are volunteers trained in all facets of horticulture to assist the county horticulture agent through the UK Cooperative Extension Office.The goal of the national program is educating the gardening public. Upon completing training, Master Gardeners donate their time and knowledge to the community. Members operate a telephone hotline for gardening questions and routinely appear at Paducah’s Farmers’ Market. PAMGA’s spring plant sale is set for Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m.until noon.For more information about PAMGA call the McCracken County Extension Office at 270/554-9520. Carol Ullerich is a Master Gardener in Paducah and a member of the Garden Writers Association of America.
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