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Karen Hammond Editors Pick Summer can get long and hot by July so most families take an indoor break for lunch and a little quiet time out of the sun. I’ve been looking around for good educational videos that would keep the kids quiet and busy while teaching them. I came across NCircle Entertainments summer DVD collection. These are award winning DVD’s based on PBS children’s shows that teach kids about ABC’s and 123’s, photosynthesis and metamorphosis, creative expression, and the importance of being kind to others. Purchase Parenting is very excited to have some of these great fun filled videos to give away. Each Wednesday, starting on July 6th, we’ll have a contest on our Facebook page and pick a winner to receive a free DVD. On July 27th, we’ll pick a grand prize winner from all the entries. The grand prize will be a set of all five NCircle Entertainment DVD’s. All you have to do to be a part of the giveaway is share the Facebook post and leave a comment. 4 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm and Dinner by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4 George Wilson S.A.F.E.T.Y. Foundation 1st Annual Family Fun Day in the Park by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Paducah McCracken County Convention Center by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Trail of Hope: The Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Indian Reservation by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
page parentsp Fostering Forever Families by: Rhonda Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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communityeevents How many people does it take to pull an 80,000 pound Big Brown Truck? by: Jennifer Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 What the Heck is PRA? by: Patience Renzulli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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selection of students from the Academy of Music and Performing Arts grace our cover this month: Sarah Emmons, Cate Kroehnke, Elizabeth Katz, Lucie Tyrrell, Elle Eickholz, Libby Shadoan. They represent the dance and stage craft classes that are available to AMPA students. Since it opened in 2009,AMPA’s main objective has been to educate its students in the techniques of dance and instill values such as confidence, ambition, and commitment in them. AMPA is dedicated to offering incomparable dance training, top of the line dance studios, and exposure to top dance choreographers.
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Owner and instructor, Tressa Wilham, prides herself on providing professional dance training in a fun, enthusiastic environment. “I think it’s important that our students learn the history of dance and movement,” she explained. They should also know and use the proper terminology and the root of the technique they will be learning.” Her philosophy is reflected in the academy’s mission statement: To be a dancer is to understand the importance to train even when tired; to perform even when scared; and to stand back up every time you fall. AMPA encourages dancers to express themselves h o n e s t l y through movement, giving students new understanding and appreciation for how they feel inside. Dancers work as a team, and encourage each other through hard work and healthy
competition. AMPA's primary goal is to instill in their dancers values that they will carry with them throughout their lifetime of achievements. AMPA has recently relocated to Jordan's Crossing (behind Kentucky Oaks Mall) and offers some of the best equipment a dance studio can provide: Floating dance floors, creating less impact on the dancer’s joints, Marley dance surfaces, the best dance floor surface available, a Bose sound system and of course wall length mirrors.
Meet the faculty!Originally from Paducah, Kentucky,Tressa Wilham, owner and instructor at AMPA, travelled the nation
competing in both regional and national dance competitions. Her mother took her to a dance class when she was four year old. “Once I found dance,I never wanted to do anything else,”she told me.In 2003,Tressa travelled to New York City to attend Hunter College Manhattan and graduated in 2006 with a BA in dance, and a minor in Economics. After college,Tressa continued dancing and training with such choreographers as Andy Blankenbuehler, Jack Hertzog, AC Ciulia, and Mia Michaels. In addition to dance,Tressa went on to get her NSCA personal trainer certification. As a personal trainer,Tressa is not only able to instruct the technique of dance, but to teach the anatomy of the human body (something that is very important for all dancers to know). In 2009,Tressa made the dream of owning a dance studio a reality with the opening of AMPA. She is not only dedicated to teaching her students proper dance technique, but is committed to instilling creativity, confidence, and body awareness in them. Joining Tressa is Christine Rennie, a member of the Nashville Ballet. Rennie's impeccable dance training, in addition to her warm personality, makes her a tremendous teacher. AMPA is excited to have her as a member of staff teaching ballet, pointe, and contemporary. Manika Kalia-Musgrove is a native of Paducah and found her love for dance at age 9. She attended WKU, dancing as a WKU Topperette, as well as a principle dancer in the WKU dance ensemble. Manika is a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant and has many years of experience teaching dance to all ages. AMPA is excited to have her on staff as a recreational instructor, and costume consultant. 'In addition to dance,AMPA is very proud to offer classes in creative drama and musical theater. Megan Hughes,the creator of the AMPA musical theater programis also a native of Paducah and has been involved in theater her whole life. Her father was one of the founders of the Market House Theater and a playwright with several Off Broadway successes. She studied piano and theatre as a child,and was the founding director of children's choir programs at Jefferson Street,Grace Episcopal and Cathedral Churches. Megan has also taught music, speech and drama at Community Christian Academy and is currently writing children's books. She is a brilliant teacher/artist, who makes each and every one of her students feel confident enough to stand out in a crowd! AMPA also brings in guest instructors such as Joseph Steinauer from the Nashville Ballet. Steinauer did not take his first dance class until the age of 18, yet it was obvious to him that dance was his true calling. Joseph signed his first contract as an apprentice with Nashville Ballet in 2009. Currently, Joseph has signed a new contract at the prestigious National Ballet of Canada (his dream company). AMPA is also fortunate to bring in guest choreographers such as Sonja Tayeh who worked on the TV show,“So you think you can Dance!”
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Many classes to choose from.
At AMPA, your child has the opportunity to learn many styles of dance, musical theatre and stage technique. Plus, they get to show off their hard work on the big stage at the Carson Center in the end of the year recital! Students can begin to learn the rudiments of dance as early as age 2 with a Mommy & Me class. At 3 years of age, children can enroll in Preschool, where they will learn Tap, Ballet and Tumbling. By four they may be ready to try Jazz and Musical theatre classes begin at 5 years old. Once the younger students have a couple of years of ballet and have turned 6, they are ready to work with Nashville Ballet instructors.
Class Descriptions
Mommy and Me: For children 2 years of age (and their moms), a chance for moms to help their kids learn movement, rhythm, and coordination while listening to fun music and games. Preschool : For children 3 years of age (must be potty trained), an intro into ballet, tap, and tumbling. These younger students perform only one dance in the recital at the end of the year. Fun music, fun games, and treats at the end of every class. Dance I - Dance V: This is a combo classes for ages 4 - 13. These classes are divided by age and/or dance experience. All classes consist of a combination of ballet, tap, and jazz.Tumbling is offered to the younger ages. HipHop and Ballet Combo: Ages 11 and up, open to all levels of dancer in the styles of hip-hop, jazz, and ballet. Lots of fun and calorie burning! Additional Ballet: This class is strongly encouraged for dancers who wish to learn more about classical ballet and proper ballet technique.Highly recommended for ALL recreational company members and mandatory for all competitive company members. Creative Drama/Musical Theater: With an emphasis on vocal, drama, and dance, musical theater classes will guide students on the path to becoming a triple threat. Learn classic Broadway songs,and be instructed on staging and choreography. These classes are offered to ages 4 - 18 years. Recreational Company: Not every student has the interest level or commitment to be part of the competitive company. AMPA offers a residential Company which does not have travel or competition commitments (unless the demand is there). Offered to ages 5 - 18, these companies meet for an additional jazz class each week in which they learn an additional jazz dance to perform locally at ballgames, charity events, and of course, the end of the year recital. Competitive Company: For the more serious dancers who are willing to commit to a dance season of hard work, travel, and incomparable experiences. An audition is held every fall for the AMPA competition companies. Competitive company members take mandatory ballet, jazz/lyrical, modern, tap, and hip/hop classes and are expected to travel for competitions and conventions. Competitions are often held in places such as St. Louis, Nashville, Chicago and Orlando. Commitment and hard work is a must, but the payoff is amazing! Registration for summer classes and pre-registration for fall classes are going on now. Classes will begin on the Monday,August 15, 2011.Please email Tressa at tressa.ampa@gmail.com or call or text (270) 994-8066.AMPA provides an upfront schedule of costs and fees so that parents can plan and budget accordingly. Some limited scholarships may be available.
The fall open house and registration will take place as follows:
July 30 – 31 Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. ∑ August 5 - 7 Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. August 12 Friday, 4 – 7 p.m.
Competitive Company Summer 2011 Dance Classes:This summer AMPA will hold dance classes for its competitive company from July 25th through 28th. All dancers wishing to audition for the competitive company for the 2011 – 2012 Season, MUST attend this week of intensive classes. The Competitive Company auditions will be held on Friday, August 19 (Times TBA).
Tressa would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and friends who have supported the formation of AMPA. She is grateful to all the teachers who inspired her and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. 10 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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How many people does it take to pull an 80,000 pound Big Brown Truck? by Jenninfer Gregory
Paducah Parenting and Family Staff
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ant to have fun, show your muscles and raise money for charity all at the same time? Grab your co-workers, friends or members of any organizations that you belong to and form a team for the upcoming Big Brown Truck Pull. While you might get sweaty and have sore muscles, the event is a fun way to raise money for a good cause. This is the third year for the event which raises funds and Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY). The Third Annual Big Brown Truck pull will start at 6 p.m. on August 20 on Lower Broadway, at the riverfront in Paducah. The Big Brown Truck Pull involves teams of 15 playing tug o war with a UPS 18-wheeler to see who can pull the big rig 12 feet in the shortest time. Teams can be
made up of any corporate or community group, any group of family and friends or any combination. Each team must raise a minimum of $1,500 (or $100 per puller) to participate. Each team gets two chances to post their best possible pull time. In past years, the winning team has pulled the truck 12 feet in 5 seconds are less.“You will be amazed how fast the truck moves (once you get it momentum),” said Jeff Harlan, SOKY volunteer. All of the money raised during the event will be donated to the Special Olympics of Kentucky to help special needs children. Harlan said that the majority of the money stays here in Western Kentucky to support local participants. “Your money is not going off to Alaska somewhere, but will stay right here in western Kentucky,” Harlan told me. The money is raised either through companies who generously sponsor a team or individual donations. Teams could also raise the entrance donation through fundraising events. Many corporate teams participate in the event each year, including separate teams from USEC, (The Knuckle Draggers and Wired and Ready,) winning both the Men’s Division and the Fundraising Award. There are also coed teams and women’s teams. Last year, The Brown Bullies from UPS in the Co-Ed Division won in a time of 7.16 seconds. The Mighty Movers from Life Care Center of LaCenter won the women's division with a pull of 9.81 seconds. Prizes are given to the teams who finish first, second and third place in the event. The team who raises the most money will also be awarded a prize. Many teams make matching t-shirts to compete in the team t-shirt contest.
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switched to a truck pull after 9/11 due to airport security concerns. Sam Johnson, of USEC, started the event in Paducah in 2009. Sadly this is his last Big Brown Truck Pull as he is moving out of state. The first two years of the Paducah Big Brown Truck Pull, teams raised a total of $40,000 each year. In 2010, the three Kentucky events raised a total of $150,000 for the Special Olympics. Thirty-two teams pulled in the Paducah pull in 2010. Harlan said that the goal this year is to raise as much money as possible and increase the number of teams participating. “I would love to see us raise $60,000. That would be awesome,” said Harlan. He said that it would be great to have at least 40 to 45 teams at the event this year.
Want to form a team? Those interested in creating a team are invited to the Captains Meeting on July 7th at Whaler’s Catch in Paducah at 6 p.m. Teams can be formed at any time before the event and can register online at http://www.soky.org/paducahtruckpull.htm. While preregistration is preferred, walk-in registration will be accepted on the day of the event. Organizers are also looking for corporate sponsors.“We are hoping that businesses are willing to give any amount be good corporate citizens,” said Harlan.
While raising money for special needs children and adults is the main focus of the event, it is a lot of fun to pull a truck in the event. Harlan said that there are a lot of bragging rights at stake for the teams. “Pulling an 80,000 pound truck is flat out cool. And is something that not everyone else has done.” For information about how you or your company or organization can be a part of the 2011 Paducah Big Brown Truck Pull, contact Candace at 502-695-8222 or cthompson@soky.org.
The public is invited to come watch the Big Brown Truck Pull and cheer on the teams. The event is a blast and will have a carnival atmosphere, with snacks and hot air balloon rides. All proceeds from sales go to supporting SOKY. “All of the spectators are cheering and it is a lot of fun,”said Harlan.The event has become popular in the community and draws a large crowd.
Enter the Cheer contest! Another fun event at the truck pull is the Cheer Contest. Teams are encouraged to create their own cheer and perform it before the pull. “The cheers are usually about the team and the truck pull,” said Harlan.“Many of them are also pretty funny.” Last year the team from Nissan of Paducah won the cheer and incorporated the names of their Toyota cars into the cheer. The Big Brown Truck Pull in Paducah is one of three Big Brown Truck Pulls held in Kentucky for the Special Olympics. The event is also held in Lexington and Louisville. The truck pulls are part of a national fundraising effort for the Special Olympics with many chapters holding variations of the pull across the country. A popular variation is teams of people pulling an airplane instead of a truck. According to Candace Thompson, Special Olympics Kentucky Events Coordinator, the Kentucky events began as a plane pull in 1999 and was www.paducahparenting.com June2011 • 13
by Crystal Engler
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ach summer, for as long as I can remember, there has been some sort of live entertainment on Broadway in Paducah on a Saturday night. In recent years it’s been called Downtown after Dinner and featured everything from Karaoke to Clogging! But it didn’t fully reflect the tradition of art and artistic endeavors that the city is famous for. This year, historic downtown Paducah is revamping this community-wide favorite to better suit the rich diversity of the arts that our town has to offer.
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The new event, called Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner, offers a richer diversity of music than before as well as more fun and more art! I spoke with co-coordinators Jeff Spicer & Karson Kelly about the exciting changes in the new line-up and the large spectrum of musical styles that will be presented. "With the name change, there are a lot of other differences, too,” Spicer explained.“We’ve changed the format of the evening. In past years it’s developed into an almost ‘battle-of-the-bands’ type atmosphere. This year, we've gone to an acoustic mode. We’ve got jazz, blues, Appalachian, alternative, Motown, cellos, acoustic guitars, country, steel drums, ballads, and more." This summer, along with the music there will be a lot more entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. "The families have come back,” Kelly told me.“This had become an adult audience over the past few years; there were no children here. People are now bringing their grandparents, their children, and their friends." To ensure that there is enough room for these new attractions, the streets will be closed down from 5th Street to the riverfront and around the Market House Square.
Dine and be entertained!
The area restaurants are excited to be part of the changes this year. "The restaurants have
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curb-side, café style tables, so you can actually sit out on the street and watch things going on while you enjoy a meal,” Spicer told me. Adults and kids can experience local art and enjoy a dinner at the same time."
The Golf Cart Shuttle
Parking has often been an issue in downtown Paducah on a busy evening. The riverfront lot fills up quickly and for many families, parking 4 – 6 blocks away and then lugging children and strollers to the event wasn’t enticing. Golf carts will now be provided, free of charge, to shuttle people back and forth from the parking lots to the area attractions. "The music becomes a background to the event, because we've added many things,” Spicer told me. “We have performers breathing fire, chalk drawings, balloon artists, Hooked on Science, dance demonstrations, huge movie screens with the latest video games to play, and of course, visual arts. Artists will demonstrate everything from pottery and stained glass, to painting and drawing. They will be on the street and sidewalk, and will be pleased to talk about their art and techniques.We’re trying to highlight all of the different arts in the community, whether it's the visual arts or the performing arts." Live on Broadway will offer many interesting and unique events vendors and the main emphasis is local businesses and talent. Live art installations will include many styles such as ceramics, beading and jewelry making, stainless steel and stained glass art and photography. There will be booths featuring healthy living, massage, and actors bringing the art of the spoken word. Culinary delights will also be available provided by local vendors. “Live on Broadway is about showcasing the talent of our arts district,” Kelley elaborated. One of the key additions this year will be the performing arts. I am a business owner her www.paducahparenting.com July2011 • 15
“Live on Broadway is about showcasing the talent of our arts district,. One of the key additions this year will be the performing arts...We've got stilt walkers, a fire troupe, and a folks riding a unicycle." Karson Kelly
in downtown and like many other businesses I want to attract customers and visitors to this area. I also enjoy walking around on three foot stilts and performing with fire!" It’s all part of showcasing things that many residents of the area might not have realized are happening here locally. We've got stilt walkers, a fire troupe, and a folks riding a unicycle." Each week, Live on Broadway will have a new range of exotic animals for festival goers to enjoy.“Animal Tales, an educational company that specializes in exotic animals from seven different continents will bring a selection of them for visitors to see each week.“Kelly explained.“They’ll be bringing wallabies, tarantulas, snakes, hedgehogs, and other critters from different parts of the world. Last week, we had the world’s largest lizard. It's really exciting for the kids to see."
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Be a volunteer
Opportunities are now available for corporate sponsorship and volunteerism for Live on Broadway. "There's talent in this town that people don't even know exists,”said Kelly. “We’re trying to inspire people in this area to be a part of it.We want to get as much bang for the buck as we can. Volunteerism is crucial. We'd love to have people help with things like setting up stages, lighting, or even manning the hoola hoop area. We also need models for artists and things like that," Kelley explained. Spicer is optimistic about the future of Live on Broadway. "Our lineup changes every week. We're trying to add new things as we grow." Kelley added, "In years to come, we're going to add programming and infrastructure so we can draw people from other areas such as Nashville. Cities that have street fairs just like the
ones that we're putting on draw people from all around. Here we are in Paducah, Kentucky. We're not in the middle of nowhere - we're in the middle of everywhere! We have enough talent to draw people here with just Paducah being Paducah. Whatever it takes to get citizens down here and involved, we'll do it."
Join in the Fun
Live on Broadway started on May 28th and will continue every Saturday night from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. through July 30th. Visit www.paducahalliance.com. For more information about Live on Broadway, or to find a complete list of downtown eateries that are involved in the event, contact Kelley at karsonkelley@gmail.com or Jeff Spicer at wolf80@me.com. Be a part of the excitement! Enjoy live music, local cuisine, and outdoor entertainment in Paducah's historic downtown.
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Racers become Readers by Christian Lindsey Paducah Parenting and Family Guest Writer
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y name is Christian Lindsey and I’m a senior at Heath High School. I don’t particularly like to read, but the Super Stock Rookie and Checkered Flag Cheater are perfect novels for any dirt car racers. The books are action packed letting the reader feel right in the middle of every second of these books. This quality made them two of the best books I have ever read. I used to say that I absolutely despised reading,but after reading two of the three books by Will Weaver, I am waiting on more to come.I had been racing ATVs for eleven years, but had never found a novel about dirt car racing. I even contacted Weaver by email, thanking him for taking the time to notice dirt car racing. He responded,“Thank you for reading my books; we have a mod-
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ified dirt car in Minnesota that we race weekend after weekend with a lady driver.” He went on to say,“I wish you the best of luck in your racing career; keep in touch with me and I will keep you updated on another racing novel I am working with now.Thank you for reading my motor novels.” These books made it easier to understand my dad’s earlier racing career at Paducah International Raceway and he is now reliving that experience with me. Because these books gave me an even greater appreciation for the sport, I can recommend them to anyone who has an interest in dirt car racing. I know that there are many readers who will enjoy Weaver’s novels as much as I do.
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onsider this your invitation to the George Wilson S.A.F.E.T.Y. Foundation’s first annual Family Fun Day in the Park, courtesy of Paducah’s very own George Wilson! The foundation’s goal is to provide adolescents with valuable training and life skills that can help them to navigate their way to adulthood.Wilson, who is currently playing Safety for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, finds meaning and purpose through his work with this nonprofit foundation.“My whole reasoning for holding this Family Fun Day in the Park is to show my appreciation for the support the community has given me throughout my years of playing football and now, by supporting my foundation’s events and programs,” Wilson told me. He played high school football for Paducah
Wilson attended Paducah Tilghman High School and studied at the University of Arkansas where he was a starter for 3 years. The George Wilson S.A.F.T.E.Y. day will be held in Noble Park, Paducah on Saturday, July 9, 2011 between 2 and 8 p.m.This event will include fun activities for all ages as well as all important health information and screenings. “It is an opportunity to bring the whole community together and we will have everything from fishing and basketball tournaments, to Zumba in the park,” said Wilson. Wilson stresses that he likes to make himself visible to kids as much as his schedule allows and wants them to see that he is no different than they are. “I come from the same community they www.paducahparenting.com July2011 • 19
have been brought up in; I walked those streets and hallways in schools, and in those cafeterias and classrooms. I was able to find a way to make my dreams come true and live my dream each and everyday,” said Wilson. Now, Wilson sees it as his time to invest in others. “I hope I can in turn encourage or inspire the next generation to do the same.” Just a few weeks ago, Wilson joined his foundation on a leadership retreat to Nashville.“It is always a great time to enjoy the outdoors and we had a lot of students that had never been camping before,” said Wilson. Wilson recalls seeing the children’s faces when they were out in the middle of the campgrounds,away from mom and dad,having a little freedom,just being themselves. “Most of them were terrified at the thought of zip lining or climbing the towers and a lot even said they did not want to do it,” he explained. “Ultimately, I believe every child tried, and each and every child conquered their fear.” Wilson sees this as proof that sometimes all kids need is a little bit of encouragement to get over a hump. “It was a great experience for me to be a part of that,” he told me. Wilson also speaks of bringing boys in his mentorship program to the Buffalo Bills facility and letting them see where the players lift weights and exercise. Sometimes they even get to join him in a workout.“It was touching for me to be able to make many of their dreams come true: To go see a game and be able to tell family and friends they worked out in the same weight room we use on a daily basis,” said Wilson.
Wils on tries to e ncou rage kid s to do s ome thing physi c al eve ryday. “Ultimately if they are not physically healthy, they will not be able to give pursuing their dreams a decent shot. I try to encourage kids to make healthy choices and understand what they do to their bodies now will have a long-term effect,” he explained. He asks kids not to sit in front of video games or the computer all day but attempt to do something 20 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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constructive outside of the house.“It is a long process but you have to take it one day at a time,regardless of what dream you are pursuing,”he told me.“It’s important to get better at something each and every day.”Wilson has also taken the initiative to partner with Western Baptist Hospital in fighting childhood obesity. “I encourage kids to drink and use more dairy products and eat more nutrient-rich foods so they can fuel their bodies to be active for sixty minutes a day,” said Wilson. Wilson emphasizes that there is no substitute for hard work. “If you are a hard worker, you will be able to always have an opportunity to do something and a positive attitude is always beneficial,”said Wilson. He wants kids to be willing to make the necessary sacrifices whether it is time with friends, time away from family or having to venture out on your own to better yourself. It is about being willing to take the calculated risk.“I try to get kids out of the everyday environments because a lot of them feel they are stifled or handcuffed by that,” he said. “I try to tell them they have the power over how those situations control them.” Even though circumstances may not be what a child wishes at a given moment in time, Wilson insists they can work on something. “The best opportunity for them right now is in the classroom because as long as you have education, it can take you anywhere you want to go,” said Wilson. Wilson believes in leading by example.“I was brought up to help out others in need and as I went through college I started visiting with schools and talking to kids, found a path and learned that I had a passion for doing it,” said Wilson. He then began to broaden his platform and add chapters to his story. “It is very rewarding, just the feeling that I have when I am in the car riding home after an event and I remember the smiles on the faces or the thank you cards from students or parents saying how much they appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the foundation,” said Wilson. Wilson finds that any time he is able to help someone else, it makes you feel better as well.“Those are the moments that I do it for,” said Wilson.
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At the Family Fun Day in the Park, Wilson wants to get to know kids on an individual basis. “I want to know what drives them, what bothers them, and what they struggle with so I can have a good perspective on that individual,” said Wilson. From speaking with Wilson, you can tell that he is genuine and truly cares about the wellbeing of the youth. It is also apparent that he knows how to have fun. “Family Fun Day in the Park is going to be a good time and will not cost you anything but your time,” said Wilson. There will be a live band in the amphitheatre in the evening to close out the day. Wilson cannot wait to see the jungle gyms, face painting, volleyball, door prizes and much more come to life at the Family Fun Day in the Park. He is eager to continue sharing his message about never giving up and standing up to peer pressure.“In these days and times, kids have a sense of entitlement like things are going to come to them without putting the work in,” he told me.“The sense of work ethic is not what it once was.” Wilson feels this is because kid are spending more time on the computer and video games, and not being constructive. “Since they do not have strong work ethics, when they encounter a sense of adversity they tend to get frustrated and give up. Ultimately, you must be able to overcome any adversities that gets in your way, put the work in and know that nothing is going to stop you from perusing your dreams. Those are universal issues,” said Wilson. Emphasizing that he is from Paducah, Wilson really wants to make an impact in the community and show others what he is all about. He especially wants to be considered much more than just a professional athlete. “I am trying to make sure that I make the right choices,” said Wilson. He asks others to join the journey. “You have control while you are young; use the time wisely.” www.paducahparenting.com July2011 • 21
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Headaches by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic
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f you have had a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches can be dull, throbbing, stabbing, nauseating, and downright debilitating. If there was only one type of headache, then treatment would be much easier, however this is not the case. Headaches come in many shapes and sizes with no simple answers. Headaches can have many “triggers” or causing agents. These include: food, loud noises, bright lights, stress, too much or too little sleep, exercise, blood pressure, alcohol, and hormonal changes. Misalignment of the bones in the neck and upper back is another overlooked problem. When these bones move out of their normal position, the nerves and blood vessels that go to the head are affected, and a headache can be triggered.
What type of headache do I have? Tension headaches are the most common headache in the
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United States.Tension headaches involve pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas.The headache sufferer usually has a dull, achy pain on one or both sides of their head. They can occur at any age, but are most common in adults and adolescents. If a headache occurs two or more times weekly for several months or longer, the condition is considered chronic. Tension headaches result from the contraction of neck and scalp muscles. One cause of this muscle contraction is a response to stress, depression, or anxiety. Any activity that causes the head to be held in one position for a long time without moving can cause this headache. Some examples include typing or use of computers, fine work with the hands, and the use of a microscope. Sleeping in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an abnormal position can also trigger this type of headache. Vascular headaches include migraines and cluster headaches. These headaches have intense stabbing and
throbbing pain, which occurs because the blood vessels to the head and neck rapidly dilate. Migraine sufferers can be debilitated because of the nausea, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue, and vertigo that commonly accompany the headaches. Migraines generally last from hours to a few days. Cluster headaches have similar symptoms but occur in clusters. The symptoms last from minutes to hours, but the headaches occur up to eight times a day and can last for many days. Vertebrogenic headaches are caused by problems in the neck and are felt in the head, neck, and face. Their pains are generally dull and achy. Many causes include trauma to the neck, arthritis, and poor posture which causes irritation to the vertebral nerve roots. The pain is commonly associated with muscle tension in the neck, which brings on tension headaches.
What can you do? Follow these suggestions from the ACA: • If you spend a large amount of time in one fixed position, such as in front of a computer, on a sewing machine, typing or reading, take a break and stretch for a few minutes to one hour. The stretches should take your head and neck through their comfortable range of motion. • Low-impact exercise may help relieve the pain associated with primary headaches. However, if you are prone to dull, throbbing headaches avoid heavy exercising and concentrate on activities such as walking and low-impact aerobics. • Avoid teeth clenching. The upper teeth should never touch the lowers, except when swallowing. This results in stress at the tempormandibular joints (TMJ) - these are the joints that connect your jaw to your skull which leads to TMJ irritation and tension headaches. • Consult your chiropractor if headaches come more frequently than once per month. • Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help avoid dehydration that can lead to headaches. • Avoid caffeine. Foods such as chocolate, coffee, sodas, and cocoa contain forms of this stimulant. • Avoid foods with a high salt or sugar content.These foods may cause migraines resulting in sensitivity to light, noise, or abrupt movements. • Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages. These drinks can dehydrate you and cause headache pain. • Other headache sufferers may want to avoid not only caffeine, but also high fat foods, dairy products, red meat, and salty foods. These suggestions should help you get through the minor headache. Please consult your chiropractor if headaches persist because chiropractic has had excellent results with patients with headaches.
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t’s a mouthful and a half: Paducah Renaissance Alliance. Most residents of Paducah have heard the name, but perhaps for many of you reading this article, it’s the first time anyone has explained what PRA is, how it came into existence and what it does for the local economy. So, what the heck is PRA and what does it do? Let’s spend a moment looking back. In 1983 Kentucky Oaks Mall, (at the time largest mall in the entire state,) had opened on
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Hinkleville Road, quickly turning Paducah’s once thriving downtown district into a ghost town. By 1989 historic downtown Paducah was looking grim. A concerned group of private citizens and civic leaders started Paducah Main Street, following the miraculously successful ‘Four Point Approach’ developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Slowly but surely Downtown Paducah rebounded. In 2000 the Artist Relocation Program hatched. This unusually creative scheme was developed by a private citizen who was sadly watching his neighborhood of LowerTown decay. Absentee landlords let their properties crumble while drugs and crime moved in. The plan was adopted and supported by Paducah’s city government and has won National Awards for the complete transformation it has accomplished. LowerTown returned to the highly desirable neighborhood it had once been in the late 1800’s. Mayor Paxton and the City Commissioners realized that all of the advances made throughout Paducah’s Historic District were susceptible to political whim. Under the direction of then City Manager Jim Zumwalt,the City Commission formed the PRA in 2008 by Ordinance. A volunteer board would serve with a staff of City Employees to manage and protect the expanded districts of Downtown and LowerTown as one. Due to the talent and hard work of then PRA Executive Director Steve Doolittle, and his staffers Monica Bilak and Jessica Perkins, Paducah won a 2010 Great American Main Street Award.This, my friends, is huge.The National Trust Main Street Center recognizes the “best and the brightest – five Main Street communities whose passion, innovation, and inspiring success serve as a model for comprehensive commercial district revitalization throughout the nation.” Is that a big deal? Yes. Out of 2000 Main Street Programs in the United States only five received a GAMSA award. Only five. Big, big deal.
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Unfortunately, economic hard times hit again. Homeland Security grounded the Riverboats, which had dropped tourists at the base of Broadway with nothing to do but spend their dollars in Downtown. Irresponsible ownership crippled the Executive Inn; with no hotel the convention traffic slowed to a dribble - another terrible blow to Downtown merchants. The global economy crashed and real estate markets all over the world bellied up to the foreclosure bar. The Artist Relocation Program had been a bit too successful in transforming LowerTown into a terrific neighborhood: New artists were having difficulty affording the now highly desirable homes. When artists moved away their restored homes were often purchased by non-artists who wanted to be a part of the new magic of LowerTown.
The New PRA The Mayor and City Commissioners acted again in the fall of 2010. Former PRA Executive Director Steve Doolittle was appointed to direct the Paducah Riverfront Development Association. The Mayor named a new PRA Board, retaining a handful of volunteers from the previous Board. The City Commission amended the Ordinance adopted in 2008. The Mayor made it clear that the Board’s primary focus should be to recruit and support businesses Downtown, and recruit and support artists in LowerTown. By Ordinance, the PRA Board must also • • • • • • • • • • •
Coordinate Marketing in the entire Historic District Manage Events Promote Main Street Four Points Manage Texaco Station Manage 7th/Madison Green Manage Farmers Market Maintain Volunteer Core Administer Retail Fence Administer Lower Town Incentives Support Paducah School of Art Fundraise – acting as the Paducah Main Street 501 (c) 3 charitable arm • Communicate Extensively with Stakeholders
Downtown on Saturday nights? PRA hired consultants Jeff Spicer and Karson Kelly to turn the old ‘Downtown After Dinner’ into an event that thrills participants and improves business for the Downtown Restaurants and Merchants.The new family friendly format offers quality entertainment. Free golf cart shuttles bring diners from convenient parking right to the restaurant doors. Live on Broadway’s website tells the story: Music genres include alternative, acoustic guitar, steel
What is the Main Street Four Point Approach? Organization Organization establishes consensus and cooperation by building partnerships among the various groups that have a stake in the commercial district, through volunteer recruitment and collaboration with partners representing a broad cross section of the community.
Promotion Promotion takes many forms, but the goal is to create a positive image that will rekindle community pride and improve consumer and investor confidence in your commercial district.
Design Design means getting the Historic District into top physical shape and creating a safe, inviting environment for shoppers, workers, and visitors.
Economic Restructuring
Maurie McGarvey, Senior Vice President/Human Resources Director at Paducah Bank, is the new PRA Board President. John Campbell of the Market @ 315 is the Vice President, and Harvey Sadow of the Paducah School of Art serves as the Treasurer. The Board is made up of eleven volunteers who love Paducah’s Historic District. They have spent thousands of hours meeting with stakeholders, meeting with each other, meeting with citizens, meeting again with each other: Brain storming, planning, talking, thinking and meeting.
Economic restructuring strengthens your community's existing economic assets while diversifying its economic base. Converting unused or underused commercial space into economically productive property also helps boost the profitability of the district. The goal is to build a commercial district that responds to the needs of today's consumers.
Live on Broadway!
For more information go to www.preservationnation.org/main-street/
And it’s starting to show. Have you been to the newly revamped Live On Broadway, the free entertainment
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The PRA Board has developed four immediate action items: Attract and Retain Businesses - In addition to aiding in creating an economically sustainable environment for existing retailers, the effort should be to seek out specialty retailers with a focus on homegrown enterprises, goods and services. Merchants ready to offer basic goods and services that are affordable to the full range of residents in and around the District will fill gaps in the existing retail/service offerings. Auto-oriented destination retail and entertainment that do not diminish walkability or other important qualities and that help attract more visitors to the District will help increase traffic for all. Retail outlets for local service organizations and specialty collective space geared toward start-up enterprises, studios and other small or cooperative ventures will help in creating the retail density conducive to shopper appeal.
drums, country, blues, jazz, Motown, Appalachian, ballads, and funk. Other attractions include exotic animals for festival goers to meet each week, stilt walkers, live models to draw, hula hoops, fire swallowing, movie screens with the latest video games to play, and Hooked on Science. And at every turn there is Art! Ceramic art, bead art, stainless steel art, stained glass art, drawn and painted art, photography, healthy living, massage, and spoken word. Find delicious street vending and many culinary delights brought to you by local vendors, spread throughout the festival. It’s new and exciting and judging by the crowds, it is already catching on!
Lunch in Lowertown on Second Saturdays The Board has also started ‘Lunch in Lowertown’ on Second Saturdays. Delicious food, live music, and fun bring folks into Lowertown, and participating galleries offer special discounts to all with a lunch ticket.
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Foster Growth & Sustainability of the Arts - To support the arts as an ongoing, viable community force, a coordinating alliance among arts organizations should be initiated and supported. These are the people who built—and depend on—the continued vibrancy of the arts. The first goal should be to identify existing artists and organizations and inventory available resources.Then, a cultural “summit” should ensue to create cohesiveness and develop common purpose to avoid cannibalizing funding sources and encourage partnership in grant applications for state, federal and foundation funding.The potential of these joint efforts in marketing, promotion and satisfaction of economic and infrastructure needs will have far-reaching, long-lasting impact. Develop Upper-Story Living - Communities all across the country are actively pursuing and achieving revitalization of downtown buildings for residential use. It is widely recognized that expanding the supply of market rate housing in downtowns enhances the viability and vitality of the entire downtown.
Proclaim the Arts - It was also universally felt that while the Artist Relocation Program is nationally known and has considerable cachet, the reputation often exceeds the delivery. It is imperative that programming be expanded with particular focus on quality. To succeed as an arts destination, the visitor must be exposed to programming representing arête. Works and workings of both established and emerging artists should provide an ever-changing backdrop which will provide the excitement and freshness necessary to attract patrons of both local and distant origin. Collaboration and cooperation with the Paducah School of Art is vital in reaching these goals. In addition the Board is sponsoring the Paducah Arts Alliance Artist in Residence program, the River City Film Festival, and the LowerTown Arts and Music Festival. Pretty exciting, isn’t it? Hopefully, you now know a lot more about PRA and all the great events and activities that you can be part of in downtown Paducah, and the historic Lowertown Arts district. If you want to be a part of history, check out http://www.paducahalliance.org to see how you can get involved.
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Medicare Prescription D Benefits: Changes for Open Enrollment by LaShea Wyatt
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rom the harsh winter to the floods of 2011 it is hard to comprehend that summer has officially arrived! Is it just me or is time really flying by? Sometimes I breathe, eat, and sleep Medicare, but for me, there is nothing more rewarding than helping others understand the Medicare “jargon”. As Program Coordinator, I am dedicated to this program and find it gratifying to know that I can make a difference As more and more individuals reach the age where they can apply for Medicare I would like to share some important information about available Medicare Drug Coverage.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan A ‘stand-alone’ drug plan that adds prescription drug coverage to original Medicare and Medicare, Medical Savings account plans, as well as some Medicare Cost plans and Medicare private, fee-for-service plans. Insurance compa-
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nies offer these plans as do other private companies approved by Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans may also offer prescription drug coverage that follows the same rules as Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. These plans do usually require a monthly premium (in addition to the Part B premium) for Medicare prescription drug coverage. If you don’t join a Medicare drug plan when you are first eligible it may result in having to pay a late enrollment penalty (higher premium) if you join later on. Seniors with Medicare who have limited income and resources may qualify for extra help to cover prescription drugs for little or no cost. If you think you qualify you can visit the local Social Security office or come to my office where I can assist in enrolling you online to see if you qualify. There may be other resources available once I have reviewed your financial history as well.
Making Changes to Medicare Coverage Regardless of your current prescription drug coverage, or if you are caring for someone on Medicare, it is a good idea to make sure the current coverage is still meeting his or her needs. Every fall there is an opportunity to change Medicare coverage. That is why I encourage you to review the full range of choices that may be available to you or someone you care for. Navigating your way through the program can be a daunting task requiring hours of research. The first step is to figure out where you fit in the grand scheme of things and what options are available to you. Most people fit into one of the five categories below, based on their current medical coverage: • Original Medicare Plan Only • Medicare and Medi-Gap Supplemental Insurance • Employer/Union-Provided Prescription Drug Coverage • Medicare Advantage Plan • Medicare and Medicaid
amount spent for these drugs isn’t counted toward the person’s share of the costs, such as the deductible or out-of-pocket limit.
I am here to help and my services are FREE! Since Medicare Part D is so confusing and there are so many decisions to be made you're not alone if you think that sorting through this alphabet soup is a nightmare. The bottom line is ‘be patient’, prepare for a long research project and accept the fact that you will need to review your coverage every year. Choosing coverage is an important decision; so don't let a salesman pressure you into making a choice. Also, after initial enrollment, you have a six-week window each year to change plans. Talk to your pharmacist, your insurance agent, or call 1800-Medicare or better yet call or make an appointment so I can take time to help you understand and answer all of your questions. So you can be sure you are receiving the most benefits for your healthcare needs! Remember, my services are FREE! Call me at (270) 442-8993 and I will be glad to compare and get the right coverage for your needs.
Too Little Coverage and Too Many Options!
New changes for 2011 Open Enrollment
Each plan has a "formulary" - otherwise known as a "list of drugs". There is no guarantee that the drugs you need are on the list, so you must check each list. Of course, these lists can change every year, so the drug coverage and co-pay that you have in one year may change in the next.Therefore, you may need to reevaluate your coverage every year to determine whether or not your plan is still the best choice for your needs.
There is a change this year for open enrollment, which will be October 15, 2011 through December 7th, 2011. So, new or old please do not come to my office or call Medicare wanting to enroll into a new Part D plan on December 8th because open enrollment window will end December 7th at 12:00 midnight.
Are there certain drugs that Part D doesn’t cover? Yes. By law, Part D can’t pay for drugs when they would be covered under Part A or Part B. In addition, the following drugs can’t be included in basic Part D coverage: • • • •
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Benzodiazepines Barbiturates Drugs for weight loss or gain Drugs when used for treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction, unless such agents are used to treat a condi tion, other than sexual or erectile dysfunction, for which the agents have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration Drugs for relief of cough and colds Non-prescription drugs Drugs used for cosmetic purpose or hair growth Drugs used to promote fertility Prescription vitamins and minerals, except prenatal vitamins and fluoride preparation products
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Sunset Canoe Trip.Location TBA, LBL. 6 – 8:30 pm. $25 per canoe. Includes same day NS admission.Reservations and full deposits required at 270-924-2020.www.lbl.org
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Summer in the Park Concert Series: Old 23rd Acoustic, Folk Rock. Paris Landing State Park.7:30 – 9:30 pm.FREE.
To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 415-9400 or email us at paducahparenting@comcast.net. Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.
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3 SUNDAY: 4 MONDAY,INDEPENDENCE DAY: Independence Day Celebration. Historic Downtown Paducah. 7 pm, entertainment begins; 9:15 pm, fireworks begin. Paducah’s annual July 4th celebration features arts and crafts,food,live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display over the Ohio River.Call 270-444-8508 for more.
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1 FRIDAY: Throughout July:Laser Show and Evening Programs.Golden Pond Planetarium.7 pm.$5 ages 12 and up,$3 ages 5 – 12.For shows and dates,visit lbl.org. American Legion 4th of July Tournament.Brooks Stadium, 2400 Brooks Stadium Drive. brooksstadium.com Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Carson Center. 4 and 7 pm. $6. Call 270-450-444 for tickets. Concerts in the Park. Noble Park Amphitheatre. 7 pm. FREE. The Paducah Concert Band led by Director Doug Van Fleet perform weekly outdoor concerts weather- permitting. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or arrive early to sit on the steps of the amphitheater and enjoy wonderful music.
2 SATURDAY: 19th Century Photography.Homeplace,LBL.10 am – 4 pm.FREE with HP admission.With visiting artist Tim Parson.Ideal for home educators.www.lbl.org Cross River Swim. Wilson Stage, Riverfront Paducah. 1 pm. FREE. Call 270-444-8508. Swimmers start on the Illinois side of the Ohio River and swim to the foot of Broadway. Participants must check in prior to event, verify swimming ability and provide a manned safety boat.Prizes awarded. Legos at the Library.McCracken County Public Library.1 – 4 pm.FREE.For more,call 270442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net
Junior Quilters and Textile Artists Club.National Quilt Museum.2:30 – 4:30 pm.Call 270442-8856 for more.quiltmuseum.org/youth-club.html
6 WEDNESDAY: Discussions from Off the Shelf: The Help. Meeting Room, McCracken County Public Library.Noon.FREE.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.113.
7 THURSDAY: Power in Partnership Paducah Chamber Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 7:30 am (networking at 7:15 am).$14 members,$25 non-members.RSVP at 270-443-1746. Evenings Upstairs:“Key Battles of World War II”with Mike Freeland.McCracken County Public Library.7 pm.FREE.For more,call 270-444-2510,ext.119.
8 FRIDAY: Mid-America Youth Basketball Tournament.Paducah Regional Sports Plex.Boys and girls basketball teams compete.Third grade through high school divisions. For more information call 316.284.0354 or e-mail mayb@mayb.com. Music @ MAC.Maiden Alley Cinema,112 Maiden Alley.Doors open at 7 pm.$5.Call 270442-7723. Karass (Louisville, KY), Middle Class Trash, Parasite Diet and Produkt Plasemint. Beer available for audience members over 21. Concerts in the Park.Noble Park Amphitheatre.7 pm.FREE.The Paducah Concert Band led by Director Doug Van Fleet perform weekly outdoor concerts weather- permitting. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or arrive early to sit on the steps of the amphitheater and enjoy wonderful music.
Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 pm. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org.Call 270-444-8649.
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9 SATURDAY: Mid-America Youth Basketball Tournament.Paducah Regional Sports Plex.Boys and girls basketball teams compete.Third grade through high school divisions. For more information call 316.284.0354 or e-mail mayb@mayb.com. Walk Around Kentucky for Epilepsy.Calloway County High School,Murray.9 am,registration. Visit www.efky.org for registration and event information. All proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana. Art in the Vineyard . Purple Toad Winery, 4275 Old US Hwy 45. 1 – 7 pm. Art Guild of Paducah will host an afternoon of art demonstrations,sales,and music.For more,call Carol Harlan at 270-554-4803. Second Saturday Gallery Walk.Noon – 8 pm.LowerTown Historic District.For more,visit www.paducahalliance.com Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library.1 – 4 pm.FREE.For more,call 270442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net 2nd Saturday Hands-on Activity – “Make a Fabric Pennant Banner.” National Quilt Museum. FREE. 1 – 3 pm. Choose your favorite colors and create a decoration that will brighten up any room.Call 270-442-8856 for more. George Wilson Family Day at the Park.Noble Park.2 – 8 pm.Fishing,3 on 3 basketball tournaments,face painting,live music,volleyball,door prizes and more.National Football League Safety George Wilson presents a day filled with family fun to give back to his hometown. Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 pm. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org.Call 270-444-8649. Summer in the Park Concert Series. Paris Landing State Park.7:30 – 9:30 pm.FREE.
10 SUNDAY: Bikes on Broadway.Broadway between 4th and 17th streets.1 – 4 pm.FREE.www.bikeworldky.com.Call 270-442-0751 for more.
11 MONDAY: Paducah Red Cross Volunteer Meeting. Paducah Red Cross Headquarters. 6 pm. For details,visit www.paducahredcross.org Auditions for Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.6:30 pm.For more,call 270-444-6828.
12 TUESDAY: The Art Guild of Paducah monthly meeting.Gallery 5,803 Madison.6:30 pm.Bill Renzulli, owner and artist, will present a clay monoprinting demonstration. Due to limited space, please let Carol Harlan know if you will be attending. Call 270-554-4803 or email carol.a_@hotmail.com Troy Roark,Worlds of Water.McCracken County Public Library.10 am,1 and 3 pm.FREE. Make a splash in the library's garden area.Bring your swimsuit and towel if you want to get wet.A dry area will also be available. Auditions for Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.6:30 pm.For more,call 270-444-6828. WOW Family Concert Series,String-a-Long.Immanuel Baptist Church.7 pm.Tickets available at the door. In advance, buy tickets at Paducah Symphony Office, 201 Broadway. Call 270-444-0065.
13 WEDNESDAY: Troy Roark,Worlds of Water.McCracken County Public Library.10 am,1 and 3 pm.FREE. Make a splash in the library's garden area.Bring your swimsuit and towel if you want to get wet.A dry area will also be available.
14 THURSDAY: Coy Stacey Baseball Tournament.Brooks Stadium.Find more at brooksstadium.com Story Hour.The Clay Chameleon.Project,story and snack all inclusive for $15 per painter. Call for reservation 270-442-1112 or check our website at claychamleon.com. Michala Pepper Opening Reception.Tribeca Gallery,124 Market Square.5:30 – 7:30 pm. FREE.For more,call 270-444-3960.
15 FRIDAY: Coy Stacey Baseball Tournament.Brooks Stadium.Find more at brooksstadium.com Paducah Lifetime and Ladies Living Free Ministries 2nd Annual Golf Outing. Drake Creek Golf Club.4-Person Scramble.Breakfast:7 am;Shotgun Start:7:30 am & 1 pm.Lunch at Noon.For more,contact Bill and Dana Lipham at 270-898-7472 or 270-519-2878. Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320.
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eventsccalendar Concerts in the Park.Noble Park Amphitheatre.7 pm.FREE.The Paducah Concert Band led by Director Doug Van Fleet perform weekly outdoor concerts weather- permitting.Bring your lawn chair, blanket or arrive early to sit on the steps of the amphitheater and enjoy wonderful music. Little Big Town.Carson Center.7:30 pm.For tickets,call 270-450-4444 or go online to thecarsoncenter.org
16 SATURDAY: Coy Stacey Baseball Tournament.Brooks Stadium.Find more at brooksstadium.com Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320. Fund Run for Charity 5K and Youth Run.Noble Park.Registration 6:30 am,8 am – 11 am, run.$17 in advance,$25 on race day,Youth Run $5 (ages 12 and under). Cool and Crawly Critters Day! Nature Station, LBL. 10 am – 4 pm. $3 children, $4 adults. Includes NS admission. Ideal for home educators. For a complete schedule of the day’s activities,visit lbl.org Legos at the Library.McCracken County Public Library.1 – 4 pm.FREE.For more,call 270442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net Radioactive City Roller Derby Bout.Convention and Expo Center.Doors open at 6 pm, Bout begins at 7 pm.For more,visit radioactiverg.com. Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 pm. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org.Call 270-444-8649. Summer in the Park Concert Series:Master’s Call,Gospel.Paris Landing State Park.7:30 – 9:30 pm.FREE.
17 SUNDAY: Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320.
18 MONDAY: Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320.
19 TUESDAY: American Legion District Baseball Tournament.Brooks Stadium,2400 Brooks Stadium Drive.brooksstadium.com Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320. Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413. Film Brew presents Jaws.Maiden Alley Cinema.Doors open 6 pm,Film starts at 7 pm.$15 members, $20 non-members, includes 2 drink tickets and themed food. Schlafley’s provides Summer Lager cans.
20 WEDNESDAY: Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320. Ice Cream Social. Homeplace,LBL.1 pm.Help make some ice cream,and then eat some. www.lbl.org
21 THURSDAY: Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320. Movies in the Park presents Megamind.Noble Park Amphiteatre.Dusk,approximately 8 pm.FREE.Bring chairs and blankets.Concessions available. www.paducahky.gov
22 FRIDAY: Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320.
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Concerts in the Park.Noble Park Amphitheatre.7 pm.FREE.The Paducah Concert Band led by Director Doug Van Fleet perform weekly outdoor concerts weather- permitting. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or arrive early to sit on the steps of the amphitheater and enjoy wonderful music.
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Mid-America Youth Basketball Tournament. Paducah Regional Sports Plex. Boys and girls basketball teams compete.Third grade through high school divisions.For more information call 316.284.0354 or e-mail mayb@mayb.com.
Massac County Youth Fair. Youth from the 13 southernmost counties in Illinois bring their best projects and livestock to this show. Youth Fair Grounds next to Massac County High School.FREE. For more information,call 618-524-7320. Legos at the Library.McCracken County Public Library.1 – 4 pm.FREE.For more,call 270442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 pm. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org.Call 270-444-8649. Sunset Canoe Trip. Location TBA, LBL.6 – 8:30 pm.$25 per canoe.Includes same day NS admission.Reservations and full deposits required at 270-924-2020.www.lbl.org
Friends of the Library Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 9 am – 7 pm. $1 hardbacks, $0.50 paperbacks.All proceeds benefit the McCracken County Public Library.For more,call Jennie at 270-554-4341.
Lunch Box Theatre:3 Little Pigs. Market House Theatre.Noon – 1 pm.For more,call 270444-6828.mhtplay.com Concerts in the Park.Noble Park Amphitheatre.7 pm.FREE.The Paducah Concert Band led by Director Doug Van Fleet perform weekly outdoor concerts weather- permitting. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or arrive early to sit on the steps of the amphitheater and enjoy wonderful music.
30 SATURDAY:
Summer in the Park Concert Series:Charles Ross,Gospel.Paris Landing State Park.7:30 – 9:30 pm.FREE.
Friends of the Library Book Sale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 9 am – 1 pm. $1 hardbacks, $0.50 paperbacks.All proceeds benefit the McCracken County Public Library.For more,call Jennie at 270-554-4341.
24 SUNDAY:
Youth Triathlon.Noble Park.9 am – 1 pm.$25.Swim,bike and run competition for kids ages 7-14.Swimming and running practice available prior to event.Call 270-444-8508.
25 MONDAY: 26 TUESDAY: Lunch Box Theatre:3 Little Pigs.Market House Theatre.Noon – 1 pm.For more,call 270444-6828.mhtplay.com
27 WEDNESDAY: Lunch Box Theatre:3 Little Pigs.Market House Theatre.Noon – 1 pm.For more,call 270444-6828.mhtplay.com
28 THURSDAY: Lunch Box Theatre:3 Little Pigs.Market House Theatre.Noon – 1 pm.For more,call 270444-6828.mhtplay.com Story Hour.The Clay Chameleon.Project,story and snack all inclusive for $15 per painter. Call for reservation 270-442-1112 or check our website at claychamleon.com.
Kidz Day in the Arts and Community Day.National Quilt Museum.10 am – 3 pm.FREE. Fun activities for adults and children.Plus,it is our“Community Day,”the one day of the year we offer FREE admission into the museum’s galleries to everyone.Don’t miss your chance to see the most exciting quilt exhibits. Legos at the Library.McCracken County Public Library.1 – 4 pm.FREE.For more,call 270442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 pm. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org.Call 270-444-8649. Summer in the Park Concert Series:Foxfire,New Grass Music.Paris Landing State Park. 7:30 – 9:30 pm.FREE. Telescope Time Machine. Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory. 9:30 pm, weather permitting.West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers will have telescopes set up.For more,visit lbl.org
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eventsccalendar 31 SUNDAY: Big Kids Triathlon.Noble Park.7 am – noon.$60.Mini triathlon.500 yard swim,20 mile bike course and 5 kilometer run on the Greenway Trail.Call 270-444-8508.
UPCOMING IN AUGUST: AUGUST 20: 2011 Big Brown Truck Pull. Lower Broadway. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Kentucky.
Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: Apprenticeship for Artists.Ages 13+.Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department.444-8508.
THROUGH JULY 12: “Celebration!” A Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) exhibit created especially for the Museum’s 20th Anniversary. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org
THROUGH JULY 13: “Tribeca Gallery Presents Susan Edwards”: Acrylic and mixed media work by Susan Edwards.Tribeca Gallery.Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-444-3960. tribecarestaurant.com
THROUGH JULY 23: “Veterans Show”:The show is made up entirely of artists and craftspeople that are veterans of the United States Armed Forces and includes painting, sculpture, carving, woodworking, handmade knives, leatherwork, and poetry. In addition to the veteran-made art, there are also some time-of service photographs, documents,and historical artifacts.Mayfield Graves County Art Guild Ice House Gallery. Open Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am – 1 pm. FREE. Call 270-2476971 or email icehousearts@att.net for more. THROUGH MID-JULY: Wild Country, Glenn Hall photography’s moving exhibit. Music by LikeWater. Gallery 1025, 1025 Jefferson Street. Call for hours, 270-575-1835. www.glennhallphotography.com THROUGH AUGUST 16: “Sacred Patterns Sacred Patterns: Quilted Meditations on the 54 Torah Portions”The First Five Books of the Hebrew Bible
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by Deborah Hagen. Exhibit explores the depth and wonder of the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) through the art of quilting. Each of the five quilts tells the stories from the book it represents. Exhibit sponsored by Temple Israel and Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church. FREE. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5: “The Nature of Design: Quilts by Cynthia Morgan & Velda Newman,” two top contemporary quiltmakers, respond to nature and portray its beauty in their quilts. National Quilt Museum. . For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org THROUGH JULY 30: “Paducah Photo 2011,”One of the largest, most prestigious and longest running annual photography events in the Mid-South. Yeiser Art Center. 200 Broadway. 10 AM – 4 PM,Tuesday – Saturday. FREE, donations accepted. 270-442-2453. www.theyeiser.org THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7: Michala Pepper, mixed media artist show. Tribeca Gallery. Tuesday – Friday, 11 am – 3 pm & 5 – 9 pm; Saturday, noon – 9 pm. 270444-3960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE. JULY 15 – OCTOBER 4: “Chicago School of Fusing with guest artist Susan Else exhibit,” Fusing as a technique has been refined by Frieda Anderson, Anne Lullie, Emily Parson, Judy Perez, Jane Sassaman, and Laura Wasilowski. This exhibit showcases their vibrant quilts. Joined by the 3-D work of guest artist Susan Else. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 – 5 pm. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org Amber-Light Stained Glass Art Guild ofWestern Kentucky.Anyone interested in learning Stained Glass Art may attend. 3rd Tuesdays, monthly. 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, 6 miles East of Draffenville, off Highway 68. 6:30 PM For information, call Mike at 866-403-2473. Benton Working Artists Gallery, 103 W 11th St, Benton. Hours: Thursdays & Fridays - 10 AM to 4 PM; Saturdays - 10 AM to 2 PM; or call one day ahead for an appointment to view the Gallery at your leisure, any day of the week. 270-5345004. Features only art from western Kentucky artists. Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during the Civil War. Call 1-800-PADUCAH for more.
Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings,Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.
National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street.The museum offers FREE guided tours in addition to admission fees every Saturday at 1 pm.There's also a fun activity 10 am - noon and 2 - 4 pm.For more, call 442-8856.www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com. Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377 PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM ( - November). $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958.www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM;10AM-4PM when riverboats in port;group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477. 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
Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 4875 Old Mayfield Road – Pastor Bro. Mike Nolen Sunday School: 9 am; Worship Service: 10 am; Sunday Evening: 6 pm; Wednesday Service: 7 pm
Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us” SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM.& 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study
Broadway Church of Christ. SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM
Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM. SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out.Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship. Wednesday Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations are 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.
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eventsccalendar Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017 2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 PM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away
Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM
Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY - Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY
Worship Service, 10:45 AM in the sanctuary; Contemporary Worship Service: 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall.(Nursery care available for both services:newborn - 3 years old Youth Activities: 4 PM – 6th - 12th Grades TUESDAY: Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts.Call church for times and dates. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Groups:4 PM,K-5th Grades • THURSDAY: Adult Choir practice, 6:30 PM • FIRST TUESDAY: Cancer Support Group, 7 PM • FIRST WEDNESDAY: Super Seniors,10 AM • SECOND SATURDAY: Breakfast,8 - 10 AM
First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM
Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM
- Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM.; B.L.A.S.T.for Kids,Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers,Scouts,Blood Drives and other Occasional Events.Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services
Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245
Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440
Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900
4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am, Worship 10:00am, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.
Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00am
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
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - 443-8251 www.fccpaducah.org
SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM
– Preschool thru 5th grade, 9:30
Grace Bible Church - 554-0808
SUNDAY: Spiritual Formation Opportunities,Adults – Three class choices, Children AM;
Hand bell Choir practice 9:30
AM;
Traditional
SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM
Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 Ogden Landing Road • harmonypastor@gmail.com - Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies
Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. The Landing: FRIDAYS at 6:45 PM. a year-long program that helps teenagers struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits travel the path to freedom, healing and wholeness.FREE.Dinner served at 6:15 PM for $3.
Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572 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. Summer Camps: SUMMER CAMPS: JUNE 13-18: Vacation Bible School – Inside Out and Upside Down on Mainstreet. 9 am JUNE 21-23: Grades 3-5 (grade completed) Summer Day Camp: Finding Hope – A Field Trip of Faith
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JUNE 28-30: Grades K-2 (grade completed) Summer Day Camp: Finding Hope – A Field Trip of Faith JULY 11-15: Children’s Music Camp
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
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 worship 6 PM,Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.
New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM
New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment
New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com
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eventsccalendar 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 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11am,1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6pm, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM
The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.
Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10am-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM.Choir practice,Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM,Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school.Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.
Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .
Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.
Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more,call 270-217-0400.
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Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net
Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org
Mass Schedule: SUNDAY: 10 AM and THURSDAY: 6:00PM
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
Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com
West End Baptist Church - 443-1043
SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.
SUNDAY: 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. Anthony of Paduah Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan
Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919
Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SATURDAY 6 PM, SUNDAY 8 AM
SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available.
Rev. Pamela Gordon -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org
Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com
On-Going Community Events & Notices:
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
FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER: Paducah International Raceway, 4445 Shemwell Lane. 7 PM. 270-898-7469. www.paducahracing.com Experience late model dirt track racing on Paducah International Raceway's 3/8 mile dirt track.
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
SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER: Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY
Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 PM. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org. Call 270444-8649. Paducah residents and visitors have gathered in historic downtown on Saturday nights for an evening of dinner, dancing in the streets, and shopping in local boutiques and shops for the past 15 years.Enjoy outdoor entertainment,horsedrawn carriage rides, artist demonstrations, and the unique flavor of Paducah.
–FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM
SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM
St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship
St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343 SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM;Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour,Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St.Paul Lutheran Church.
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us
THROUGH NOVEMBER: Downtown Farmer’s Market. Open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.The best source for fresh, locally grown produce. Twenty vendors line the market with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, wine and other seasonal items in an open-air pavilion by the riverfront. www.paducahalliance.org Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up.Open Monday - Saturday,10 AM - 5 PM.2695 Jackson Street.For more,call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com. Champion Food Volunteer Program.The program provides a foundation of knowledge for volunteers in food preparation, cooking/kitchen skills, food safety and handling, basic nutrition,and food science. For more information,contact your local cooperative Extension Office, or Denise Wooley at denise.wooley@uky.edu
Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.
St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM
SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.
Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM
Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30am;Worship 10:30am;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 4-6PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir,5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11am & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 5-7PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th12th grade),5:30-7PM;Choir,6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group,6am,IHOP,Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men 2nd Saturday,8-9am,Little Castle,Lone Oak
Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634 SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.
United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414 www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, SundayWorship10:45 AM,Nursery provided,service ASL interpreted.
United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.
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eventsccalendar MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections.Recycling facility,1830 N 8 Street.Open:Monday,Wednesday,Friday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM;Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions,email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.
Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183. Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233. Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, , Tuesdays, 6 - 8:30 PM.
Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles,along with teamwork and leadership training.Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions.$34 per year for youth;$61 for adults.For more info,call 270-331-1750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED Classes.WKCTC,8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00
to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. Fridays through June 20:Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building.Tests start at 8:30 AM.You can also take the GED FREE.Call to schedule a time.
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FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Let's Beautify LaCenter Association:Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the
Ballard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Refreshments are served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is welcome. For more information please contact Glyn or Judy Webb 270-665-5630. Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week. Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795. The Christian Art Center,a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts".Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith,(270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247. Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117 Cat,dog,and small animal adoptions,All God’s Creatures Rescue,Rehabilitation,and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654. Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.
EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300 FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM. H.O.R.S.E.S.,INC.Informational "roundtable" meetings. Learn about our program, enroll a rider, become a volunteer, help with upcoming events and fundraisers, be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org. Next meeting: JULY 19.
SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575. SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH: KNITTING CLUB. McCracken County Extension Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520.
THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10am. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044 SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. Jackson Oaks Independent Living Center, 2500 Marshall Avenue 10:30 AM – Noon. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu 2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH. Scrapbooking Fun. McCracken County Extension Service. 5 - 11 PM. For more, call 270-554-9520.
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM.Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823. MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.
SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab.1 PM.Monday is "Basic Computing,”Wednesday is “Building a Resume,”Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.”For more,call 270-442-2510. TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee. The Clay Chameleon,4793 Village Square Drive.10 AM - 7 PM For more,call 270-442-1112.www.claychameleon.com.Come paint with a friend.
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TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. WEDNESDAYS: Knitting,Crochet,and More.Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting,crocheting or other project.444-0044. WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312. THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at McCracken County Public Library. 5 - 8 PM. FREE. Socialize with other youth and teens. Come play a board game. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.
JULY 11 – 15: “Writing Camp” (grades 4 – 6). Emerging Technology Center, WKCTC. 8 am – 4 pm. $90, includes meals.To register, call 270-534-3335. JULY 11 – 22, MONDAY - FRIDAY: “The Environmental Show” Musical Performance Camp (Rising 1st – 5th graders). Market House Theatre. 10 – 11:30 am. $85. For more, call 270-444-6828. JULY 11 – 22, MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hollywood 101, Film Acting Camp (Rising 8th through 12th graders). Market House Theatre. 1 – 2:30 pm. $80. Call 270-4446828 for more. mhtplay.com JULY 11 – 15 (AGES 8 - 18): All Day Camp. Rowton Tennis Center. 9 am – 3 pm. For more info call 444-8363 or visit www.rowtontennis.com JULY 14: Space Discovery I (rising 2nd - 3rd graders). Challenger Learning Center. 9 AM – 3 PM. $30, optional lunch $5. Call 270-534-3101. JULY 15: Space Discovery II (rising 3rd - 4th graders). Challenger Learning Center. 9 AM – 3 PM. $30, optional lunch $5. Call 270-534-3101. JULY 11 - 15: Farm Songs and The Sound of Moo-sic Junior Music Camp for ages 4 – rising 1st graders. Harmony Road Music School. 9:30 – 11:30am daily. Call 444-3669 or www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.
THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.
FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers,along with a great audience.Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse.8 PM. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321 LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.
SATURDAYS: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 pm matinee, 7 pm evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. For more, call Michael Vancura at 270-994-3686.
Kids & Their Families: School Notes:
SUMMER BREAK JULY 5-29: Gateway, summer session (no night classes) JULY 11-14: GCHS Boys’ Basketball hosts K-9 offensive skills basketball camp, 9 am – noon. JULY 25, MONDAY: Middle School, New student registration, 9 am – noon. JULY 25, MONDAY: Central, New student registration, 9 am – noon. JULY 25, MONDAY: Cuba, New student registration, 9 am – noon. JULY 25, MONDAY: Fancy Farm, New student registration, 9 am – noon. JULY 25, MONDAY: Symsonia, New student registration, 9 am – noon. JULY 26, TUESDAY: Sedalia, Camp Kindergarten (Kindergarten Back to School Night), 5:30 pm. JULY 26 AND 28: The McCracken County Preschool Head Start office will be taking applications for the 2011-12 school year. 8:30am.-3 pm.Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2011 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County school district. If you have questions, please call the McCracken County Preschool Head Start office at 538-4041. Early Head Start applications will also be taken at this time. Transportation for preschool is provided by McCracken Co.School system. JULY 27, WEDNESDAY: Middle School, Eighth Grade schedule pick-up 9 am – 2 pm. JULY 28,THURSDAY: Sedalia, Back to School Night (Preschool at 5 pm, Grades 1-3 at 5:30 pm, Grades 4-6 at 6 pm) JULY 31, SUNDAY: Central, Kindergarten Kick-off, 2 - 4 pm.
Summer Camps IN JUNE AND JULY: Extreme Lego Camp. Separate camps for 1 – 8 grades.West Kentucky Community and Technical College. 8 AM – 4 PM. $225, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks. For more, call 270-534-3335. 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.
JULY 5 – 28: Summer Day Session 2. Mayfield-Graves County YMCA. Five and three day camps offered. For more, visit mayfieldgravesymca.com.
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eventsccalendar JULY 12 – 21, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Quack, Oink, and Squeak Creative Playshops (ages 4 and 5). Market House Theatre. 1 – 2 pm. $30. Call 270-444-6828.
JULY 13 – 27, WEDNESDAYS: River Discovery Center Intermediate Camp (Ages 9 – 12). River Discovery Center, 117 S. Water Street. 10 am – 1 pm. 270-5759958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org JULY 18 – 22 (AGES 4 – 7): Pee Wee Camp II. Rowton Tennis Center. 9 – 10 am. For more info call 444-8363 or visit www.rowtontennis.com JULY 18 – 29, MONDAY,WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: “Improv City Comedy Club” (rising 8th – 12th graders).Market House Theatre.3 – 4 pm.$40.For more,call 270-444-6828. JULY 18 - 22: Jungle Beat: Junior Music Camp for ages 4 – rising 1st graders. Harmony Road Music School. 9:30 – 11:30 AM daily. Call 444-3669 or www.harmonyroadpaducah.com.
JULY 18 - 21: Jungle Beat: Senior Music Camp for rising 1st - 5th graders. Harmony Road Music School. 1:00 – 3:00 PM daily. Call 444-3669 or www.harmonyroadpaducah.com 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. JUNE AND JULY: Kidz Klub Too (3 – 5 year olds).Arts and Crafts Building,Noble Park. Monday – Thursday camp from 10 AM – 2 PM. $35 per week. Limit of 10 participants each week. Call 270-444-8508 to sign up. JUNE AND JULY: Kidz Klub (Grades K – 5). Anna Baumer CC at Noble Park. 8 AM – 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 270-444-8508. JULY 11 – 15: “Writing Camp” (grades 4 – 6). Emerging Technology Center, WKCTC. 8 AM – 4 PM. $90, includes meals.To register, call 270-534-3335.
JULY 16 – 31: Aladdin Jr. Theatre Camp. Playhouse in the Park, Murray. Camp for kids will culminate in an on-stage performance. For more details, email Lisa Cope at playhouse@murray-ky.net. www.playhouseinthepark.net
JULY 18 – 22: Creative Exploration Drama Camp (6th - 9th grade). West Kentucky Community and Technical College. 8 AM – 4 PM. $20. Must register at least two weeks in advance. Scholarships available. For more, call 270-534-3335.
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.
JULY 18 – 22: Junior Dino Dig Camp (K - 2nd Grade). Emerging Technology Center. 8 AM – 4 PM, daily. $90. Space is limited, register at 270-534-3335. Campers will learn everything from what dinosaurs had for dinner, to how to dig up dinosaur bones, and even how to piece together a dinosaur skeleton. JULY 25 – 29: Junior Meteorologist Camp (3 - 5th Grade). Emerging Technology Center. 8 AM – 4 PM, daily. $90. Space is limited, register at 270-534-3335. Campers will build a weather station, create a tornado, make it rain in class, and more! AUGUST 1 – 5: “Swim Like a Fish Camp.” (ages 6 – 12) Paducah Parks Service Building.9 AM – 4 PM.$125. The perfect camp for the chil-dren who love playing in the water. Field trip every day, and will include Venture Riv-er, Dixon Springs, Kentucky Lake, and more! Register at 270-444-8508. MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS: Summer Jr. Match Play (ages 7 – 18). Rowton Tennis Center.Special times on these days can be accommodated.For more info call 444-8363 or visit www.rowtontennis.com
Camps, Classes & Education Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Classes include art lessons,martial arts,soccer,and dance.For details,call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov McCracken County Soccer registration. Registration for the Fall 2011 McCracken County Youth Soocer Association season is now open. For more info and to register online visit www.mccrackensoccer.com. Early bird discount ends JULY 31.
JULY 7: Stork Smart.Western Baptist Doctors Office Building 2.4 – 5:30 pm.For more,call 270-575-2229. JULY 7: 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.
JULY 9: CPR/First Aid Class.Paducah Red Cross Headquarters, 232 North 8th Street.9:30 am – 2:30 pm.For more,go to www.paducahredcross.org.
JULY 9,SATURDAY OR JULY 25,MONDAY: Breastfeeding Class.Western Baptist Atrium Classroom.9 - 11 am (Saturday) and 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Monday).FREE,but register at 270-575-2229.
JULY 11 OR 18,MONDAY OR JULY 16,SATURDAY: Prepared Childbirth Class.Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2,Meeting Room A.5 - 8 pm (Mondays) and 9 am 3 pm (Saturday).FREE.Call 270-575-2229 to sign up.
JULY 11 – 21,MONDAY - THURSDAY:“Baby and Me Swim.” (babies 6 months and parent).Noble Park Pool.10:45 AM or 6:30 PM.$35.For more,call 270-444-8508. JULY 11 – 21, MONDAY - THURSDAY: Toddler Swim (toddlers and preschool age). Noble Park Pool.10:45 AM or 6:30 PM.$35.To sign up,call 270-444-8508. JULY 11 – 21, MONDAY - THURSDAY: Level I Swim Class. Noble Park Pool. 10:45 AM or 6:30 PM. $35. To sign up, call 270-444-8508.
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JULY 11 – 21, MONDAY - THURSDAY: Level II Swim Class. Noble Park Pool. 10:45 AM or 6:30 PM. $35. To sign up, call 270-444-8508.
JULY 11 – 21, MONDAY - THURSDAY: Level III Swim Class. Noble Park Pool. 10:45 AM or 6:30 PM. $35. To sign up, call 270-444-8508.
JULY 11 – 21, MONDAY - THURSDAY: Level IV (Advanced) Swim Class. Noble Park Pool. 10:45 AM or 6:30 PM. $35.To sign up, call 270-444-8508. JULY 11 (BEGINS),MONDAY - FRIDAY: Beginner Tennis Lessons (all ages).Noble Park Tennis Courts.10 AM.$35.For more, or to register, call 270-444-8508.
JULY 11 (BEGINS), MONDAY – FRIDAY: Tiny Tot Tennis Lessons (preschool ages).Noble Park Tennis Courts.$50.9 AM.Rackets handed out at the end of the week. For more, call 270-444-8508. JULY 11 (BEGINS), MONDAY – FRIDAY: Beginner Golf Lessons (all ages). Midtown Golf. 9 AM. $35. For more, call 270-444-8508.
JULY 12: Understanding Heart Failure. Heart Center conference room,Western Baptist Hospital. 1 – 4 pm. FREE class for patients and/or caregivers to learn needed changes to keep heart failure under control. Call 270-575-2918 to register.
JULY 18, MONDAY OR JULY 20,WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Classes.Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2.1 - 4 pm FREE.To sign up, call 270-575-2918.
JULY 18: Bariatric Seminar. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 pm. To register call 251-4580 or 877-554-JPMC. JULY 18: CPR Training. Paducah Red Cross Headquarters, 232 North 8th Street. 6 pm. For more, visit www.paducahredcross.org JULY 19: First Aid Training. Paducah Red Cross Headquarters, 232 North 8th Street. 6 pm. For more, visit www.paducahredcross.org JULY 21: Grandparenting Claass. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom. 5 – 6 pm. FREE. To register, call 270-575-2229. JULY 21: CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Paducah Red Cross Headquarters, 232 North 8th Street. 6 pm. For more, visit www.paducahredcross.org
AUGUST 9, 16, 23, 30, TUESDAYS OR AUGUST 13, SATURDAY: Childbirth Classes. Community Conference Room. 6 – 8:30 pm (Tuesdays), 9 am – 4 pm (Saturday).FREE, pre-registration required.To register call 251-4580 or 877-554-JPMC.
AUGUST 20: Diabetes Basics Class. Lone Oak Church of Christ, 2960 Lone Oak Road.9:30 am – 2:30 pm.FREE,a light meal offered.Presented by the Purchase District Health Department. For more, contact Julie Muscarella at 270-444-9625, ext. 107. AUGUST 23: Diabetes Basics Class. Parkway Regional Hospital, 2000 Holiday Lane, Fulton. 4:30 – 8:30 pm. FREE, a light meal offered. Presented by the Purchase District Health Department. For more, contact Julie Muscarella at 270-444-9625, ext. 107.
MONDAYS: Diabetes Group Sessions. Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 9 AM – noon. Registration required. FREE. Call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11 AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks.For more or to sign up,call 444-8508. MONDAY - THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more. TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net. TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get some great coaching and play a few games.For more,visit www.plexsports.net.
JULY 25: Sibling Class (for children ages 2 - 9). Western Baptist Atrium Classroom. 5 - 6 pm. FREE, but sign up by calling 270-575-2229.
WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 PM. Must be 18 years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453.
JULY 26: Diabetes Basics Class. Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4:30 - 8:30 pm. FREE. For more, call Julie Muscarella, 270444-9625, ext. 107.
FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 - 9:30 PM. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one.AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time.For more,call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.
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On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: MONDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Parkview Rehabilitation Center, 544 Lone Oak
Rd. 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more. MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more. MONDAY: Clogging Class. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 6 PM. $5 per session. For more, call 270-444-8508. MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. Meet at Family Video
beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270-442-0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com. MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.
MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park. M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE.
MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM. Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United
Church of Paducah. 4-5PMYoga for beginners, those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions. Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 7-8 PM Contact Tim @ 205-1012 or tim@truenorthyoga.com
MONDAY - THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:15 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates:
Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3. TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.
TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508. TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, Lone Oak Plaza, 3562 Lone Oak Road. 5:45 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
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 Executive Blvd. 3:45 & 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.
THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 444-8508. FRIDAYS:Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6.
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FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. www.hwangs-martialarts.com SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4. SATURDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Meet at Rehab Associates, Berger Road. 5 AM. 4 mile run (up to 20 if training for marathon). SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11 PM. $6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.
SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com
SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes.Paducah Jazzercise Center,Lone Oak Plaza,3562 Lone Oak Road.9:15 AM.For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.
On-Going Events for Seniors: 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401. EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770. Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075. Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Wyatt, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Tuesday from Noon – 4 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 270-442-8993. 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 443-8579
MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM. MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 more info.
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MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington Street. 4 – 4:45 PM. $2 per session. Seniors and beginners welcome. Visit www.zumba.com for more. MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY: Senior Citizens Theatre Troupe. Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens Center. 2:30 PM. Projects include radio plays, and reader's theatre. Call Lisa Cope at 270-759-1752 for more.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE.Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579
TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579 WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah Yoga Center. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.
1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's Bingo. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 - 3 PM. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270-443-6543.
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Adoption/Foster Care:
Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents.The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM.All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome.Childcare is provided free of charge.For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. Sunrise Children’s Services – Foster Care Program. Foster Parents needed!Sunrise is a faith-based agency that has been serving the children and families of Kentucky for over 140 years.Our Foster Care program provides many important services to our Foster Families.These include free initial and ongoing training;24/7 support from highly motivated and qualified staff; 24 hour crisis intervention; mental health professionals on staff; generous reimbursement, respite and travel expenses provided; paid homeowner’s insurance;and much more.FREE training sessions are starting soon in Paducah.Call or email Maggie Winters 877-992-5242 / mwinters@sunrise.org or Misty Reynolds 270554-3714 / mreynolds@sunrise.org to find out more about joining our team. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting,give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule,24 hour crisis intervention/support,access to on staff mental health professionals,ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided,respite,incentives,daily reimbursements paid twice monthly,case managers for every home,staff cell phone numbers,and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on,call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2011 Necco).
office number is 270-928-4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools,clubs,churches,and other groups.We need volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40 - hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270-534-4422.
Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church.559-1515. Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18.4-5PM.FREE.444-8508
Education Groups:
Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program,and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region.Its services include professional develoPMent programs for teachers,regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers,and informational and assessment services to parents. For more,contact Dr.Joy Navan,270-809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.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-
Child Protection/ Crisis Services:
tions. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822
Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508.
Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family
Court, Room “E”.443-6071, ext.5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center.We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy,legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah,Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region.Our 24 Hour crisis line number is 1-800-928-7273 and our
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Center for Cultural Exchange.Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries.Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life.CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding,academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information. To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.
Crisis Management
Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House.The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence,including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling,court advocacy,support groups,referral services,hospital advocacy,outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUI-
CIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com
Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, child-
For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org
birth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com
Loss:
Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers:Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life.Volunteers are needed in Ballard,Caldwell,Carlisle, Crittenden,Fulton,Graves,Hickman,Livingston,Lyon,Marshall,and McCracken counties.If interested,contact Susan Mason at 1-800-870-7460 or 270-415-3640.
EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office,Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Grief Support Lunch:Luke's Truckstop,Arlington.11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw,lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org.270-415-3607. Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the
unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane.Contact: 442-3722 Zack’s Hope SOS. Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Western Baptist Heart Center.6 – 7:30 PM.For more,call Linda Thompson at 270-559-3480
Multi-service Providers:
Family Service Society is in DESPERATE NEED of FOOD. All types are needed;canned, boxed,mixes,cereal,etc.Please contact Family Service Society by calling 270-443-4838.
Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on:Childbirth,breastfeeding ALS support, Driving,Eating Disorders,Epilepsy,Fibromyalgia,Breast & Cervical Cancer,Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues.Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes
Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests,ultrasounds,parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis. St.Nicholas Free Clinic.St.Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St.Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard,Carlisle,Fulton,Hickman,Livingston,McCracken,and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois.Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM.Please feel free to drop us email at anitasplk@bellsouth.net with any question you may have regarding services. St.Vincent de Paul Budget Store.We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing,furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more. Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly.If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021. Donations may be sent to :Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N.12th Street • Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon for food distribution and to receive non-perishable donations. Need spaghetti'os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270-665-5551.
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South Gum Springs Road,Paducah.Contact Lynette Brown 534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30am on 1ST & 3RD
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THURSDAYS FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MAY.If you’re a mother of a preschooler,you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead.554-1441.They also meet one Sunday a month,5 - 7 PM.Please call for specific dates.
Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087.
Mother to Mother - 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 AM. Nursing moms and moms-to-be support group. Breastfeeding has its ups and downs, so come share your breastfeeding stories and listen to other moms as they share their's. Marshall County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information contact Stepheni Hovekamp at hovekamp@gmail.com or 270-252-2730
Art Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours. The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com.
Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401. Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church,West Paducah. For info., 554-9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM,brilliant minds young and old,put their wits to the test at English's Antiques.Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art,212 Broadway. Paducah Kennel Club.Meetings are the SECONDTUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JUNE,WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse.Guests are welcome.Membership is $30 annually for an individual,$45 for a family,and $5 for Junior Membership.There are ongoing conformation and puppy socialization classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing.For more,visit www.paducahkennelclub.com Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH.Broadway Baptist Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A diverse group of people with one common interest:photography.Whether you're a new hobbyist or full time professional,our club offers the opportunity to learn,share,network and form new friendships! Yearly membership dues only $20.For more info,contact bonni.littleton@gmail.com McCracken County Genealogical & Historical Society. 2nd Wednesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 1:30 PM. Contact Marjory Heyduck at 554-0878. Programs include local speakers. New members welcome. Toastmasters EVERY MONDAY. Farm Bureau Office,1600 Broadway.Noon-1PM.Visitors are always welcome. Come and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info,call Clay Campbell,703-2700.
Parenting Support:
I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery.Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30,McCracken Public Liabrary Meeting Room.For more information,contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132,kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding.Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM,160
Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Parents Encouraging Parents: A parent support group hosted by First Christian Church. All parents are invited to attend! Free family meal followed by supervised play for kids and a moderated discussion for parents. Meal at 5:30 PM with discussion to follow.Topics are as follows:We hope you will join us.RSVP for childcare and meal @ 443-8251. Wives of Faith,Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christian-based group of other military wives,this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun,support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.
Social and Professional Groups:
40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM.Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine.www.4050group.blogspot.com ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles.Whether members are men,women,divorced,widowed,never married,just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com. Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets WEDNESDAYS mornings for breakfast at The Parlor, 3033 Lone Oak Road, 6:45 AM.Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these service-oriented meetings. Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Pasta House. Email Jessica Koverdan for more,jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com. Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month for dinner.6 PM,Grace Episcopal Church. For information,call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636 or Pat Moriarty at 270-853-2580. Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624.www.geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club - The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center. Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details.Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup:Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details. Paducah Rotaract Club.First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM.Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce.A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others.
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Paducah Rotary Club - The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church.All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle.They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.The goal is to encourage,with love and support,those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem,tolerance and understanding. South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM.The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.
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H.O.R.S.E.S.,INC.Informational "roundtable" meetings.6 PM Learn about our program, enroll a rider,become a volunteer,help with upcoming events and fundraisers,be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.Next meeting, JULY 19. H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs,on Wednesdays at Carson Park in Paducah and Mondays in Dexter,KY. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881. Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech,physical and occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687. Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Day Care has openings. Our program is ideal for seniors and special needs adults who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction in a safe,social group setting.In addition to activities, we offer meals and personal care. Caring nursing staff are also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Micah Sullivan at 270-442-2001 for more information.
Celebrate Recovery.Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive,compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors.For more,call 270-534-1400,ext.260. Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 444-8073 or 554-5977. Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management,depression,nutrition and many other related topics.For more information, call 382-3940 or 247-6546.Next meeting: February 7. Compassionate Friends – THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Support Group. First Thursday of
the Month. Marshall Nemer Building, 2nd Floor Rosenthal Room. 7 more information, call 646-623-2620.
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Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 7-8 PM. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625. Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabeticfriendly potluck meal.Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372.To register call 251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. Epilepsy Support Group. SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6 - 7 PM in the West Kentucky Epilepsy Center at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray. Free and open to the public. Call 270-762-1566 for more information. Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions.
FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment.Easter Seals Child Development Center.featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group
holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM.For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270-227-5225. Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, &individuals with Down syndrome. 6:30-8 PM on the third Monday of each month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky. For more, call Lana Dockery, phone number 270-564-0949, and email ldockery@comcast.net
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Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment. Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK).support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.
Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169. Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group - Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group.Women's Health and Wellness Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion.Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310. Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251
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network eventsccalendarfamilyn Listings of non-profit groups providing family-oriented services
Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa
Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30pm. Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us
Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information. Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031. Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters.This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group,call 270-442-1166.
I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30,McCracken Public Library Meeting Room.For more information,contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132,kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org
Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on AM - Noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.
L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823.
Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving.Weekly meetings.Call to register 270-554-1915
Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247. “Metamorphosis�: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444 N.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. Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public,private,political,ideological,or religious affiliation. No dues,fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location,call 270-556-8873.
TOPS Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182.
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TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318. United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact ™ Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303
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delaide was just 4 years old when she entered foster care as a result of neglect and abuse. After two placements and three years in foster care, Adelaide found herself in the home of Pamela Clifton. It was then that, like so many “aha moments” that can transform a life, everything just clicked. In 2010 Pamela married Tony Rolen with every intention of extending their family to include Adelaide. In April of this year, the Rolens officially adopted her. At 8 years old, Adelaide had waited 4 years – half of her life to find a place she could permanently call home. It wasn’t easy. In addition to the typical challenges associated with
growing up, the child faced many significant obstacles on the long, difficult and often heartbreaking road to permanency. While Adelaide eventually found an adoptive family, her experience is, unfortunately, an all too common one. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, over 114,000 children were waiting to be adopted from foster care at the end of fiscal year 2009 . That same report showed that more than 2,000 of those kids lived in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Every day in this country children ranging in age from birth to 17 years wait for months, and in many cases years, to find a forever family they can call their own. Becoming an adoptive parent isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. The adoption process itself can be tedious and time consuming, requiring extensive paperwork and lots of patience. Fortunately, there are several foster and adoption
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agencies in this area working to connect kids in foster care with loving adoptive families. Since the beginning of 2011 Necco of Paducah has helped transition four youth from foster care to adoption. This may seem like a small number, but not when you consider that these kids range in age from 5 to 17 years of age. In addition to the four foster-to-adoptions this year there are several more already living with their soon to be adoptive families, waiting for the formalities to be completed. Finding adoptive homes for kids in foster care isn’t an easy task. To address specific needs and desires, agencies work with families that are interested in either foster care, adoption, or both. For example, some families prefer to help as many children as possible by fostering only. They remain part of the child’s support system and continue to be a resource whether the goal is reunification with the biological family, or transitioning to a potential adoptive home. Other families become foster parents with the intention of adopting. As with the Rolens, these foster-to adopt homes provide transition support for children in foster care. Like Adelaide, these kids live each day in foster care hoping to find an adoptive home when reunification with the biological family is no longer an option. A good adoption or foster care agency works with foster kids and adoptive families, building positive relationships during the foster-to-adopt process. Necco is one of those agencies
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and it has the resources and services available to work with kids who need therapeutic foster care.When kids enter therapeutic foster care, they are carefully matched with waiting foster homes during a thoughtful process that takes into account the child's individual therapeutic needs, and the resources that the family has to meet those needs. By carefully pairing kids with families, the groundwork for a potential adoption is established early on. While not all children in foster care are adopted by the same parents that foster them, the matching process and subsequent case planning allow workers to get to know the child, and can help facilitate finding the right family. For individuals seeking to adopt who are not foster parents, only a couple of local agencies provide independent adoption home study services.They can prepare a thorough and professional home study dossier that adoptive parents can present to an adoption agency or adoption attorney . If you’ve considered fostering or adopting, or would like to know more about therapeutic foster care or the home study process please contact a reputable local foster care or adoption agency. Rhonda Riley is Program Director at Necco of Paducah. To learn more, contact 898-1293 or visit us online at www.necco.org. Names have been changed to protect privacy. Statistics retrieved online June 6, 2010 from http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/afcars/adoptchild09.pdf To learn more about adopting in Kentucky, check out the Special Needs Adoption Program (SNAP) at http://chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dpp/Special+Needs+Adoption+Program+%28SNAP%29.htm.
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The Trouble with Family Travel by Rick Epstein RickEpstein@yahoo.com.
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ur trip to the circus was not so wonderful. Eightyear-old Sally was bored. Wendy, age 4, alternated between wanting to leave and demanding candy, toys and Tshirts. My energies were devoted to managing her and Sally, and when I tried to switch from parent to spectator I found myself wanting to tell the clowns to act their age, the acrobats to knock off the horseplay, and the trapeze artists to get down from there this minute. Eleven-year-old Marie, however, loved the show, and it occurred to me that she ought to be getting out more. When I was her age, my parents would take us three boys on station-wagon rides all around the country.We saw so many birthplaces and former residences of the famous, I used to worry that, as history accumulated, and we’d be a nation hemmed in by velvet ropes with hardly any place for regular folks to live.
- (breath) rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-- (breath) rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrredcar!” The dopey drooling game was championship chess by comparison. Despite ourselves, these summer road trips taught us a lot of history and geography. But Jim and I were more interested in buying than learning. We had an insatiable lust for pennants, statuettes and other useless junk emblazoned with the names of places like Niagara Falls, Yellowstone Park and Fort Sumter. Mom shared the driving, but on the winding mountain roads, she insisted that Dad take the
During the day, when my brothers and I got tired of looking out the windows at Midwestern corn or the deserts of the Southwest, we would play a special game of skill and suspense. Whoever was “it” would lie face-up on the back seat. The other two would kneel in the station wagon’s “way back” and lean over the first boy. My little brother Jim was the champion from age 7 on. He would pay out a drip of saliva from his mouth, and just when it seemed to be beyond the point of recall and that the supine boy below would get dripped on, the young virtuoso would dip his head with rattlesnake swiftness and recapture the drip. And Dad, oblivious in the front seat, thought the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam was humankind’s most amazing feat. Another game we played was Counting Red Cars.The first kid to see one and yell,“Redcar!”would get a point.So to gain a racer’s edge, each kid would sit moronically droning out that first consonant until the watched-for vehicle came along: rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrwww.paducahparenting.com July2011 • 53
wheel.“I keep looking over the edge and imagining the car plunging onto the rocks down there,” she said. Scary, sure, but not half as scary as sharing a succession of motel beds with my big brother Steve. He had a cruel streak and toenails like knives. And he used them the way Ty Cobb used his sharpened baseball spikes – as weapons of aggression. Firstborn Steve felt entitled to two-thirds of any bed and his slashing talons enforced his claim. Little Jim slept peacefully on the rollaway, resting up for another day of reckless shopping and slobbery sport, while Steve composed himself for slumber by stealing my covers and kicking me onto the floor. Until all three of us were asleep, we were living, squirming, bickering proof that children are best enjoyed one at a time. There are lots of places I’d like to take my kids, but almost no place that would be fun to take all three of them, even if they did get along with each other. And while I’m waiting for Wendy to grow up, Marie is drifting ever closer to adolescence. Tours of an old New England whaling ship, the Hearst Castle or Amelia Earhart’s childhood home would be hard to sell to a teenager. At that age, a kid tends to find history dull and irrelevant, and that goes double for the two antiques known as Mom and Dad. With Marie’s biological clock ticking, I offered a deal to my wife Betsy. “Sometime this summer,” I said, “I want to take Marie on a whirlwind tour of as many historical sites and scenic places as we can hit in three days.You stay home with the little kids, then it’ll be your turn to take Sally somewhere for a long weekend while I mind the kids.” Betsy loves the idea, and she and Sally are trying to pick a destination. And what of poor little Wendy? We’ll have to arrange some kind of improving activity for her while her big sisters take turns at being broadened and stimulated. Maybe Uncle Jim can come over and teach her the home-version of his favorite game. After all, these are HER wonder years, too. 54 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
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Seven Steps to a Successful School Year - Things You Can Do Right Now!
by Sharon Nolfi, M.A.
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he first weeks of school are a time of change and stress for families. Children are faced with unfamiliar work and the expectations of a new teacher. Friends may find themselves in separate classrooms as new children are introduced to the classroom mix. Some children will attend a new school entirely, often one in which they are the youngest students. Parents suffer these changes alongside their children, and everyone must adjust to the routine imposed by the school’s schedule.
well in advance of bedtime. Follow up if she needs reminders or assistance. Schedule homework for a time when neither of you is distracted by other things.
The keys to a successful school year are planning and organization during the early weeks.You actions now can ease the back-to-school transition and lay the groundwork for a successful academic year. Follow these steps to start the school year as smoothly as possible. The time you invest now will pay benefits all year long.
Use a Morning Routine that Starts the Night Before
Attend “Back-to-School Night” If your school offers an evening for parents to visit classrooms early in the year, be sure to attend it. Usually held during the first weeks of school, these events allow parents to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn about the educational activities planned for the year.
Request a Parent-Teacher Conference This is your chance to meet one-on-one with the teacher and learn more about her expectations for your child. Use this opportunity to share information about your child. Perhaps he pays better attention when seated in the front row or needs encouragement to speak in front of the class. The sooner the teacher knows these things, the sooner she can make necessary adjustments to help your child.
Set Up a System to Process School Forms Put out a box or basket into which your children can place school forms requiring your attention as soon as they arrive home. Attend to these forms promptly, and return the ones that require your signature.
Preparation is especially important the first few weeks of school, when getting out of the house on time is most often a challenge. Make lunches or provide lunch money before bed. Have children put books, homework and required forms in backpacks. Set out clothes for the morning. Make sure everyone gets enough sleep, and plan a simple breakfast.
Be Flexible and Understanding Accept that this is a time of adjustment and that some snags are inevitable. A sense of humor and lots of hugs will help you and your children adjust more quickly. Your family can enjoy a smooth transition to the new school year. Start now by following the seven steps above. You will soon be on your way to a better year for you and your children.
Plan To Be a Partner in Education Make sure your child and his teacher know you want to be involved in the educational process. Volunteer and/or visit at school if possible. Even a few hours will give you new insights into your child’s experience. The best school outcomes result from partnerships between home, student and school.
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ooking for a family getaway destination that’s close to home, affordable and educational? May I suggest the Missouri Botanical Garden at 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw, hence the local moniker, “Shaw’s Garden,” it’s a national historic landmark and America’s oldest continuously operating botanical garden. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., “MOBOT” is 79 acres packed with modern, traditional, and educational gardens. Allot a minimum of three hours for your visit.While the garden is meant to be toured on foot, wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Center ticket counter. Private guided walking tours and group discounts may be arranged through the Tourism Department by calling 1-800-332-1286 or emailing tourism@mobot.org.
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More than 8,000 tree species, about ten percent of the world’s total, are threatened with extinction, mostly because of habitat destruction and overharvesting of timber. Through August 21, MOBOT celebrates the United Nation’s International Year of Forests with a display of nine “extreme” tree houses.The twofold goal of the celebration is increasing awareness of the connection between healthy forests, ecosystems, people, and economies and providing visitors the opportunity to become more aware, inspired, and committed to act. The event also highlights 48 at-risk trees on the MOBOT grounds. One of the extreme treehouses in the juried competition uses recycled Christmas trees as the walls of a typical living room. Another, called “Reflections,” reminded me of a huge cloth spider, but it’s intended to mimic the aerial and buttress roots of a tree. A third site, called “Treehenge,” is the start of a scavenger hunt for thirty marked trees around the Metro St. Louis region in Missouri and Illinois using pictures, maps and GPS coordinates. Download an area guide, clue map, and photo journal at www.mobot.org/treemendous. Trees were selected for their impressive size, historic significance, or unique and unusual form. Every tree is located in a publicly accessible place including parks, state reserves, and urban environments. The first 1,000 children to find at least fifteen of the trees and bring their completed journal to MOBOT by October 1 receive a prize pack.
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MOBOT’s herbarium is one of the world’s richest research resources. As of January, the collection contained over six million specimens and nearly 11,000 leaf samples. A library located on the 4th floor of the Monsanto Center (4500 Shaw Blvd.), contains more than 200,000 volumes of monographs and journals, more than 800 current periodicals, and 7,000 items of botanical art.The personal papers of MOBOT developer Henry Shaw are housed in the archives. MOBOT’s most identifiable feature is probably the Climatron conservatory, a geodesic dome covering one-half acre. Inspired by the designs of R. Buckminster Fuller, and housing 1,400 plant species in a lush tropical rainforest, the Climatron opened in October of 1960 and was recognized as one of America’s most significant architectural achievements in 1976. Scattered throughout the MOBOT grounds are remnants of a 2006 art glass installation by Dale Chihuly. Pieces include a glacial blue chandelier created in 1999 and named the “Blue Tower.” Hanging in the Ridgeway Visitor Center, the piece was originally installed in Jerusalem in 2000. Look for two groupings of amber-colored herons inside the Climatron, and a display of Walla Walla Onions in the pool between the Linnean House and the Climatron.
The Chinese Garden The Margaret Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, designed by Chinese-born architect Yong Pan, is based on “scholar’s gardens” of the southern provinces of China which are smaller and less ornate than the Imperial gardens found in northern provinces. Nanjing is a sister city to St. Louis, and the garden honors that relationship. Architectural elements of the garden, (walls, pavilion, bridges and mosaic blue stone pavings), were designed and built by Chinese artisans in Nanjing using black, white, gray and reddish brown, the colors traditionally found in a southern Chinese garden.The 58 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
garden is punctuated by T’si Hu stones from China. These boulders of eroded limestone imitate ancient mountains and suggest faces, animals or spiritual forces. The garden features plants with unusual significance or value in Chinese culture.
The Japanese Garden Fourteen acres are devoted to the Japanese Garden, one of the oldest botanical gardens in America. Designed by Koichi Kawana and dedicated in 1977, the monochromatic garden combines waterfalls reminiscent of mountain cascades, beaches, a four-acre lake symbolizing the ocean, islands and dry gravel beds raked to represent ocean waves. Nakajima, also known as Teahouse Island, is linked to the garden’s mainland by two footbridges.The delicate, authentic teahouse is a gift from Nagano Prefecture, Missouri’s sister state in Japan. Constructed in Nagano according to ancient, traditional methods and dismantled for shipment to St. Louis, a team of Japanese craftsmen traveled to St. Louis to reconstruct the teahouse and perform the elaborate Shinto ceremony signifying the structure’s completion.
The William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening The Kemper Center for Home Gardening, a partnership with the University of Missouri Extension Service, is the largest non-profit gardening information center of its kind in America. It boasts four full-time staff members, six full-time field horticulturists, and 200 Master Gardeners and other volunteers.The Center strives to teach gardening skills, share the pleasures and rewards of home gardening, and provide accurate and accessible information on indoor and outdoor plants for the home.The Center features an 8,000 square foot pavilion and eight acres of residential display gardens divided into 23 individual garden sites. Gardening information is available at (314) 577-5143 and www.gardeninghelp.org. The center of the Spoehrer children’s garden is a shrub-bordered maze featuring a peacock fountain at its heart.
The Linnean House Built in 1882, the Linnean House is the oldest continuously operated public greenhouse west of the Mississippi River and the only remaining greenhouse at MOBOT built during Henry Shaw’s life. It is named for Carl Linnaeus, the “father of taxonomy,” a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who laid the foundation for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. Originally designed as an orangery, the house has undergone several major renovations, including a $1.5 million facelift this past winter.The house contains a sub-tropical plant collection, as well as tropicals and citrus trees.Those visiting autumn through spring will enjoy the heady aroma of camellias that give the house its signature scent. Carol Ullerich is a Master Gardener in McCracken County, a member of the Garden Writers Association, and a frequent contributor to Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine.
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oliday parties can be beasts! And, what makes matters worse is the event planner is the hardest working and usually gets to enjoy the party the least. That’s not the case if you book your holiday event in the Julian Carroll Convention Center at the Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center Complex. But, you better call sooner rather than later; only a few November and December dates remain. The Julian Carroll Convention Center boasts a ballroom with more than 20,000 square feet that can seat up to 1,500 guests for a dinner or reception.The best part is that you only pay for the space you use! That’s right; you don’t need to re-read that - if you just have 100 partygoers, you will only be charged for that amount of space – not the full 20,000 square 60 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
feet. What that means to you, is that the Center is surprising affordable. Prices for events with fewer than 50 guests start as low as $500. Rental rates include everything you need for your event - all the tables, all the chairs, set up before and clean up after the event, plus the Center’s dedicated staff to help with everything from unloading your car to putting out centerpieces. Not that you would even need centerpieces! The entire facility will be beautifully decked out for the holidays.
Pick a cater er – any cater er! Unlike the days when the Convention Center Complex was operated by the once attached hotel, you are not locked into one particular food choice. The Center works with dozens of local caterers, so you can choose what’s best for you and your guests. Is it a formal dinner or just a
light reception? It is entirely up to you. And, because it is up to you, you control the food and beverage budget.
Special packages for booking early! This year for the holidays, the Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center is extending Paducah Parenting & Family readers a special holiday package. In addition to the Center’s great rates, event planners who book during July and August will be allowed in the function space the day before at no extra charge. That means those last minute pre-party touches don’t have to be last minute. Plus, the Center will provide a small room across the hall from the River Ballroom for storage and organization – also at no charge. The newly renovated Julian Carroll Convention Center is beautiful and even more so during the holiday season. Just two years ago the Center underwent a nearly $5 million face-lift and last year, when the demolition of the attached hotel necessitated a refurbishment, the facility added a second atrium lobby and balconies with river views. If you haven’t been to the Convention Center Complex in a while, take a few minutes, drop by and look around. Even if
you’re not planning a holiday event, the facility is tailor made for other functions. The Convention Center is perfect for a small meeting of 25 guests up to that 1,500-person dinner. For more information or to set up an appointment, visit the Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center’s website at PaducahConventions.com or simply call 270.408.1346.
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Take Cover: Understand Medicare and Long-Term Care Insurance by Parkview Assisted Living
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et’s face it, federally regulated health insurance programs can be confusing and hard to understand.The various preconditions and terms listed in these
insurance plans are, at times, frustrating and overwhelming. In addition, most plans have supplemental components that complicate matters even more. If the unexpected were to happen, and you suffered a stroke or other injury that led to rehabilitation or skilled care, would you understand the terms and conditions of your insurance policy? Would you know for certain your health care bills are covered? Do you have assurance that costs associated with your injury are not going to leave a gaping hole in your finances? One government-run program that many Americans know, yet may not fully comprehend, is Medicare. Though many of us recognize the term “Medicare”, a large percentage of Americans don't fully understand all the details and benefits its policies actually provide. Since most of us rely on Medicare to help us care for ourselves or the ones we love, it is important to understand how this program operates.
What is Medicare? Medicare is a US Federal Health Insurance Program that aids people 65 years of age or older, people with impairments or disabilities under the age of 65, and people with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Medicare is made up of four parts – Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D insurance: Part A insurance helps cover the costs of inpatient hospital care, hospice care services, home health care services, inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility, and/or inpatient care in a religious nonmedical health care institution. Part B insurance helps cover medically required services such as doctor visits, outpatient care, and home health or other medical services. It also aids in covering some preventive services to help you maintain your health and to keep certain illnesses you may have from getting worse. Part C insurance includes plans (Medicare Advantage Plans) offered by private companies approved by Medicare. If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan, the plan will provide 62 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
all of your Part A and Part B coverage. It may also cover vision, hearing, dental and health and wellness programs. Part D insurance, also referred to as Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, is available to all Medicare recipients. There are two types of plans offered by Part D insurance: Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, or “PDPs�, add drug coverage to your original Medicare plan, some Medicare Cost Plans, some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. Medicare Advantage Plans allow you to receive all of your Part A, Part B, and Part D coverage through its plans. Most people do not pay a premium for Part A Medicare insurance because they already paid Medicare taxes while working. However, if you did not pay Medicare taxes during your time at work, you may be able to buy Part A insurance if you are 65 years or older and are entitled to (or enrolling in) Part B insurance or are under the age of 65 and are disabled and lost your coverage because you returned to work.
With Part C insurance, each Medicare Advantage Plan may charge different out-of-pocket costs and set different rules for receiving coverage. Much like Part C insurance, Part D insurance varies in cost according to the plan you choose.
The Medicare 30-Day Window Medicare also offers the Medicare 30-Day Window, which allows patients to be readmitted into a rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility within a 30-day period, without needing to be re-hospitalized. In other words, should you experience a decline in your abilities within 30 days of being released from a facility, you can return to that facility for additional Medicare coverage. To qualify for the 30-day Medicare Window, you must have received Part A Medicare benefits in an acute hospital or skilled nursing facility within the last 30 days, require daily skilled nursing care or rehabilitative services, have days remaining in your original skilled nursing Part A 100-day benefit period, and be readmitted under physician's orders.
Long-Term Care Insurance To receive Part B insurance, you have to pay a standard premium each month. However, if your modified adjusted gross income (as stated on your IRS tax return) is above a certain amount, you may have to pay more.
Long-term care insurance can be viewed as a supplementary insurance plan to what is provided by Medicare. While Medicare focuses on helping patients for a shorter period of time, long-term care services focus on helping people who can no longer perform the essential activities of daily life
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such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting and moving about independently.
Why purchase long-term care insurance? Many people may decide to purchase long-term care insurance because they want quality care that Medicare cannot provide or feel the need to protect loved ones from financial hardship or care-giving burdens. Long-term care policies cover skilled, intermediate and custodial care in state-licensed nursing homes. Long-term care policies also usually cover home care services. The two most basic types of long-term care insurance policies are known as “indemnity” and “expense incurred” policies. An indemnity policy pays up to a fixed benefit amount regardless of what you spend while an expense incurred policy allows you to choose the benefit amount when you buy the policy and reimburses you the actual expenses for services received up to a fixed dollar amount per day, week or month. Many companies also offer “integrated policies” which provide a total dollar amount that may be used for different types of long-term care services. Each long-term care insurance policy is different and needs to be thoroughly understood before making the decision to purchase it.
It is important to note that there are some reasons you may be excluded from a long-term care policy. Many long-term care insurance policies will not cover mental and nervous disorders, attempted suicide or self-inflicted injuries, alcoholism or drug addiction, needs caused by “acts of war”, or treatments paid for by the government (Medicare).You may be thinking, "isn't long-term care insurance costly?" The cost of long-term care insurance really depends on which options you choose for your plan. Long-term care insurance policies can cost anywhere from around $500-$7500 per year. Other factors that can affect the price of your policy include age, benefits, and elimination/deductible periods. Before you purchase long-term care insurance you should weigh your options. For instance, are you able to pay premiums even if they increase in the future? Do you understand how much your premium will be and how often it must be paid? The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has developed standards to protect consumers from purchasing bad policies. While looking for a long-term care policy that is right for you, consider choosing one that has at least one year of nursing home or home health care coverage, coverage for Alzheimer’s disease, an inflation protection option, an outline of coverage that describes the policy’s benefits and limitations, a guarantee that the policy cannot be canceled or non-renewed because you get older or suffer deterioration in health, and gives you the right to return the policy within 30 days after purchase and receive a premium refund. Now that you know more about Medicare and longterm care insurance policies, discover which one is right for you. Check all your options and find a plan that fits you and your budget. You may not always know what the future has in store for you, but you can always know that you are ready for the future. For more information on Medicare and long-term care insurance, please visit medicare.gov, naic.org or, www. ahip.org.
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The Back-to-School Physical by Jamie Lober Paducah Parenting and Family Staff
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s you spend more time with your child in the summer months, you may think your child is growing and developing by leaps and bounds, but the reality is that the pediatrician is the best judge.“It is a good idea for all children to have a physical once a year,” said Dr. John Cecil, Pediatrician at Ready Care. Whether the physical is warranted because your child reached a certain milestone or he needs permission to participate in a sport, the appointment is invaluable. One of the primary goals is to make sure the child is growing normally.“You reassure some of the boys that do not seem to be developing as fast as they want to that things are fine, let them know about their height and weight curve and whether we need to start watching calories or intake,” said Cecil. “Body insecurities are not uncommon. The little girls all think they are fat but they are probably normal so you let them know that their body is perfect.”
middle school age you have to be on the lookout for scoliosis or abnormal curvature of the back,” explained Cecil. Kids may not always point out physical or emotional issues so sometimes pediatricians have to dig deep. “While we have a captive audience, we go through things that are involved with overall health like diet, social contacts and if there are any problems with mood or issues at school,” said Parish. When your child sees the pediatrician each year, he begins to view the doctor as a friend and ally for good health. This means he can confide in the pediatrician and maintain open dialogue. “You discuss a lot about safety, nutrition, growth and height, what is going right and how they are doing in school to make sure there are not problems such as attention span or focusing issues,”said Cecil. Sometimes the pedi-
For pediatricians, assessing height and weight has been made easier as a result of the growth chart. “We compare your kid with other kids in the fiftieth percentile up as far as where they rate height, weight and body mass indexes,”said Cecil. This would place a child as overweight, normal, obese or underweight. Some parents fear that their child may be anemic “Seeing where they were last year and this year and watching the growth chart can sometimes give you a prediction of how tall they will be when they are fully grown,” said Cecil.
The physical is head to toe. “We do not spend as much time on the eyes, nose and throat other than generally looking to make sure that everything looks normal,” said Dr. Kyle Parish, General Practice, Family and Sports Medicine physician at Lourdes. The pediatrician does a vision screen and gross hearing screen to make sure they can hear. If any problems are found, they can be referred for followed up with a specialist. Spinal issues may creep up on kids without them taking notice. “We watch young girls especially because in the www.paducahparenting.com July2011 • 65
atrician has to review the basics while other times a child has mastery of essential information. Pediatricians like to quiz kids based on their age. “For preschoolers and kindergarteners, we ask them to count, recite their phone number and address if they get lost, understand fire safety and 911,” said Cecil. As they get older, they should recognize how to make healthy lifestyle choices. “It is hard to prescribe common sense but hopefully most children are born with some,” said Cecil. As kids grow, pediatricians hope will disclose pertinent information about themselves to their doctor. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that whatever the child’s interest, the pediatrician wants to be sure it is a healthy one and that it is balanced with other aspects of the child’s life.
Your child’s school has a vested interest in the physical. “A kindergarten physical is required and I think middle school or fifth grade requires one too,” said Cecil. Each state has its own form and they are standardized for records at school.“The main thing with middle school is that they are capable of practicing sports and have a healthy heart and no arrhythmias or abnormalities,” said Cecil. If a heart murmur is found that the family was unaware of, it may require further workup. “If they have symptoms on an exam that
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might show they have mild asthma or there may be physical findings that you want to screen them for diabetes whether it is their weight or body mass index that would make them at risk,” said Parish.
The sports physical predominantly emphasizes cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. “For musculoskeletal, we make sure they have good range of motions and if they have a particular problem, we do a focused exam whether it be a knee or ankle and we also make sure their ligaments are intact,” explained Parish. The pediatrician will go over the child’s past medical history including prior surgeries, hospitalizations, if they have ever had chest pain when exercising and dizziness. “One of the big things is family history of someone with sudden cardiac event before age fifty,” said Parish. According to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, other yes/no questions on the questionnaire may include if your child is presently taking any medications or pills; if he has any allergies to medicines, bees or other insects; if he has ever passed out during exercise; if he has ever had heat-related problems; if he uses any special equipment like a knee brace; if he uses an inhaler for asthma; if he is diabetic; if he uses tobacco in any form; if he has sickle cell anemia in the family or any med-
ical problems; if he administers insulin to himself; if he can swim and when his last tetanus shot was.
Shots! It is a misconception that the physical includes shots, as most of the time it does not. “Usually kids get their shots around four to six years of age, and then around the sixth grade they are due for a booster of the tetanus and diphtheria booster,”said Parish.The American Academy of Pediatrics stresses that vaccinations should be up to date. “They are now requiring around age eleven or twelve that kids get a meningococcal vaccine,” said Parish. Kids usually do fine.
The physical is meant to be a positive experience. Your child’s annual physical is designed to demonstrate that your child does not need to feel sick to see his doctor. “Almost all of the kids are normal so telling them they have a normal body should help them to feel good about themselves and reduce self-esteem issues,” said Cecil.“Try to help your child view the pediatrician in a positive light. Never threaten a kid by saying they are going to get a shot. Pediatricians are one of the biggest cheerleaders for children. We try to accentuate the positive things they are doing.”
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Trail of Hope: The Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Indian Reservation
by Robin Gericke
PaducahParenting and Family staff
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hen you hear the term ‘Third World country,’ what comes to mind? You probably picture some far off country with dry land, dirty water, and few industries. Now, think of an Indian Reservation. What comes to mind? I used to think that Indian Reservations were huge pieces of land where the Native Americans lived together and practiced their culture. Other than that, I didn’t know much about Indian reservations, and really, I didn’t think much about it. On a recent trip to Arizona with my family, we drove through the Navajo Indian Reservation,the largest Indian reservation in America. Every few miles, we’d see a mobile home or small house. Occasionally, there would be cattle grazing around the house. We were literally in the middle of nowhere; the nearest town was hours away. Now go back to what you think of a Third World country: dry land, dirty water, few industries. What I saw was dry, rocky land, no water, and no towns nearby.
Pine Ridge Reservation The Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Indian Reservation is located in South Dakota and is approximately 3 million acres with an estimated population of 40,000. It is home to the Lakota Indians. The Reservation is divided into nine districts: Eagle Nest, Pass Creek, Wakpamni, LaCreek, Pine Ridge, White Clay, Medicine Root, Porcupine, and Wounded Knee. The median income of the reservation is about $3,500 a year. For comparison, the median household income in Kentucky is $40,072, according to U.S. News and World Reports. Due to the lack of industry on the reservation, there is an 85% unemployment rate. It is hard to paint a picture of the desperate lives these Native Americans live. An estimated 60% of the homes at Pine Ridge Reservation are infested with Black Mold. (Exposure to this mold is often fatal to children, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems. It can also cause hemorrhaging of the lungs and brain, and also cancer.) On average, there are about seventeen people living in each two to three bedroom home. At least 33% of the houses on the reservation lack running water, basic sewage systems, and electricity. The teenage suicide rate on the reservation is 150% higher than the U.S. national average. The infant mortality rate is the highest in North America, at 300% higher than the U.S.national average. Reports show that about 50% of those on the reservation above age 40 have diabetes and that the tuberculosis rate is 800% higher than the U.S. national average. Not surprisingly, the expected life span of the residents on the reservation is 47 years for males and 52 years for females. That is the shortest life expectancy in the Western Hemisphere. Are you surprised that such a place exists in America? Yet in the midst of all the poverty and problems on the reservation, there is still hope.
Trail of Hope Kelly Colwell, a local chef, was vacationing is South Dakota when she first learned about the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.“Driving through the reservation was like going from one of the richest tourist attractions in America to a Third World country,” Colwell says. Upon seeing the poverty there, she decided she had to help. She has made several trips back to the reservation, taking donations of warm clothes, blankets, books, toys, and many other things with her. In past trips, she had focused on the Children’s Village, a tribal foster home in the Pine Ridge district. “I focus on the children.They need clothes, shoes, coats, hats, sweaters, boots, and books. Seasons on Pine Ridge are extreme. Many elders suffer from 68 • July2011 www.paducahparenting.com
exposure in their own homes in the winter, some even die,” Colwell says.“After spending time there, I felt that if I didn't do some little thing to help....anything...something, my world would never feel right again.”
resources, and so many other problems, the Lakota people still have hope.“This group of people has survived an ethnic cleansing era massive in proportion. Their spirit was not crushed. Yes, they were expected to assimilate, even forced to forget their way of Just in talking to Mrs. Colwell, I life,language,God,history,art,but could feel her passion for helpit is still there, shining in their ing the children on the reservaeyes. There are so many Lakota tion.She named her project the striving each day to bring about a ‘Trail of Hope’ because on her new era for their people. We will way to the reservation, she saw never know who the Lakota a sign that said the road went would have evolved into as a over part of the original Trail of tribe, because we stopped any Tears. Colwell has sold cook evolution that might have been books and hosts annual bake possible,” Colwell stated.“I realize sales to raise money to buy that this is not a popular subject Home in Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Indian Reservation necessities for the children on and not a comfortable history for the reservation. She is planning on making another trip at the us to acknowledge.But there comes a time in your life,when you end of July, and travel expenses are desperately needed. All decide that some things are worth taking a stand for, people donations are welcome: Warm clothes, shoes, school supplies, worth fighting for.That is what the Lakota are for me.” backpacks, toys, etc. She has recently become aware of a junk car lot outside Pine Ridge.There are about a hundred cars with If you would like to know more about the ‘Trail of Hope,’ you people living in them all year round. She would like to focus on can contact Kelly Colwell at 270-331-4278 or at helping the children there in upcoming trips. klcolwell@harrahs.com. If you would like to send a donation for her next trip, please send it to Rural Route 3 Box 195, Even when faced with overwhelming poverty, lack of natural Golconda, Illinois, 62938. Please help fight the poverty in America and give the Lakota people hope.
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Coping with a Loved One’s Addiction by Gloria Young, CSS, CADC Program Director for Paducah Professional Associates
ne of the most frequently asked questions for friends and family member’s of persons with addictions is “How can I help them?” While there
are no fast, easy answers to this complex question, there are several points to consider that could result in dramatic improvement in an addicted individual’s condition. Conversely, there are things that are not recommended to do as well. People with addictions have to be open to change in order for any tactic to be helpful. Generally, an addicted individual has to be more dissatisfied with their life than satisfied with the comfort their addiction gives them in order for change to be a possibility. Outlined below are several basic guidelines recommended for individuals in relationships with addicted persons.
Develop an understanding of addiction. This will help the family member, friend, or significant other as much as the addict themselves. Whether the addiction is to alcohol, drugs, work, food, sex, shopping, or any other, it is characterized by a preoccupation or obsession of something outside of ourselves. Unless we understand this condition it will seem to be personal to those persons in relationships with addicts; it will seem as if the addicted individual is “doing this to you”. It is important to understand that the disease of addiction is a family illness and creates dynamics within the family system that most times, requires professional intervention. It is also important to understand that you did not cause the problem and that you cannot control it. No amount of nagging, yelling, talking, will fix it and you can not love someone enough to make them want to stop. Read and research all that you can about addiction. The greater your understanding, the better off you will be.
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Do not underestimate this disease.
Generally, an addicted individual has to be more dissatisfied with their life than satisfied with the comfort their addiction gives them in order for change to be a possibility.
It is extremely powerful in nature. It will take major work for your loved one to get better and it will be a life long process. They will need your continued support and love. They will need to develop a program of recovery which may be extremely demanding on their time and attention. Allow them to grow and change by participating in this process. While this article has provided a coupe of ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’, there are many more and so much more to learn. Seek out the help that you and your family needs and dig in. There is nothing to lose and life to gain.
Get support for yourself. You cannot do this alone. Whether or not, your family member decides to change, you need help. For decades support groups like AL-A-Non and Nar-A-Non have helped family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. At these meetings you can talk with other people who have and/or are experiencing problems that you are having and they will share their personal experiences, strength, and hope. Your pastor can be a support person that can help you. Most pastors have had some basic training in counseling and addiction as this is such a prevalent problem in our society. You may find that a therapist or social worker may be a crucial support to you. Talking with others about your problem releases you from ‘secret keeping’ and encourages emotional healing. Your local community mental health center can help you to locate these professionals. Now that you know a couple of things to do, I would like to introduce you to a few things that you should not do or you should stop doing:
Do not enable your family member/friend. Do not bail them out, do not call their employer saying they are sick, do not pay their bills, do not take on their responsibilities or commitments. Stop doing the things they should be doing for themselves. Pain is a gift from God. If they are not experiencing the full pain of the consequences of their addiction, there is absolutely no reason for them to change. You are not doing them any favors by bearing the brunt of the addiction for them; it is only making it worse. This is easier said than done and that is why you need support for yourself. www.paducahparenting.com July2011 • 71
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