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’m not spending as much time at my desk as I used to. Some of my work has to wait until I feel up to sitting back at the computer. Those of you who know me well may be a bit puzzled by this lack of energy. I usually make the energizer bunny look lazy!

I have once again been diagnosed with cancer: Not a recurrence of the breast cancer I experienced two years ago but a new primary case of Non- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Most likely this is a result of the some medication I as taking for Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’m just one of a handful of people who developed the cancer as a result of my immune system being suppressed to fight the arthritis. Fortunately, this is a very treatable cancer and it responds well to chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the symptoms had been masked by a bad gall bladder and by the time that was removed; I was already at stage 4. My doctor’s tell me that they believe the chemotherapy is already working to shrink my tumors and that I have very good odds of beating this disease. In the meantime I have been in and out of hospital rather too much during the past two months. Hopefully, the remaining four chemotherapy treatments will be all that is needed and I will be well by Christmas. I want to publically thank the many, many friends, acquaintances and frankly, total strangers who have reached out to me since my diagnosis. The prayers and support I have received has been very humbling.The cards, notes, flowers and gifts seem to always make me tear up. (But that could just be all the drugs I am taking! :) ) I received a picture in the mail today from my 5 year old nephew Wyatt Allgood, who lives in Tennessee. He had drawn sunflowers to “make me get well”. I’m sure the sunflowers are working Wyatt. Here are some pictures of my newly bald head to make you all smile. Brad Rankin Jr, was kind enough to take them a week or so ago. After having long hair for several years I must say the bald thing is very liberating…not to mention cool on these hot days. I have been collecting bandanas as I just can’t see myself in a wig. But if anyone has suggestions for cool head gear please let me know! I want to thank all the people who work with Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine. They have stepped up and helped me get the last two issues ready for press and it just wouldn’t have happened without their support. Of course I have to thank my husband Britt as well; he is always there for me and endlessly supportive. Anyway enough about me… there’s plenty of great articles and new businesses to find out about inside this issue. It’s my intention that all middle school students in western Kentucky enter the story contest! Be sure to check out all the great events this month and visit our Facebook page for weekly contests and news. We’ll be back with our Mega October issue which is perfectly timed for local businesses to tell our readers about their holiday merchandise and open houses. And I’ll be back after some more chemo!

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Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270-559-5840 Fax/Office 270-415-9400 paducahparenting@comcast.net â&#x20AC;˘ paducahparenting.com Contributing Writers: Rick Epstein, Robin Gericke, Cassie Johnson, Sandra Gordon, Jamie Lober and Sharon Nolfi Calendar of Events: Let us know about your event, class, meeting or group. Send us the information by email to paducahparenting@comcast.net or call the office, 270-415-9400

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G u n n e r ’ s M a g i c T r a i n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Give Families Hope by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4 Not Quite So Extreme Couponing by: Cassie Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Paducah Symphony Orchestra Music Education 2011-2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Grandparents Day and Beyond by: Sharon Nolfi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

departments activeccare Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by: Dr. Heath Schipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

seniorsspot Skilled Nursing Facility Social Programs… its Not Just Bingo Anymore! by Cynthia Foster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

calendaroofevents C a l e n d a r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

notes schooln Kentucky’s New Unbridled Learning by: Joy Navan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

page parentsp Anger Management during Family Communication; Talking to your Teen by: Kelly Penix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Purchase Parenting & Family • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Parenting & Family® (PP&F® Magazine) is published monthly by Karen Hammond. Advertising design by K-Squared Designs and Emerging Media Productions and layout design by K-Squared Designs. PP&F® Magazine, K-Squared Designs & Laura K. Thornton are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of PP&F® Magazine may not necessarily reflect the opinions of PP&F® Magazine, K-Squared Designs & Laura K. Thornton. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to paducahparenting@comcast.net (270) 415-9400

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communityeevents “Giving Garden” Partnership Turns One Packet of Seeds into Community Food by: Wayne Waldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Annual Paducah Parks Services Halloween Short Story Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Carson Center Announces the 20112012 Carson Series! by: Lisa Lauck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 McCracken County Extension invites you to their Fall Fest Open House by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Making Weight Loss Work! - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) by: Angela Hatton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

desk doctor’sd Eye Health and Safety by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Are You Really Hungry? The Emotional Aspect of Overeating by: Dr. Sarah Shelton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

notes endingn B u d g e t B u s t e r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 A d v e r t i s e r ’ s I n d e x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 S n a p s h o t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Brad Rankin Studio C o v e r M o d e l s : Dixie Hall, Emma Durbin, Olivia Hufford, Maggie Rowton and Charli Stanley. (all 5 years old) and Megan Gibson (15)

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ur cover story this month features Gunner’s Magic Train Foundation. Gunner Gillespie, also known as “G-Man”, was born prematurely at 26 weeks gestation. He weighed just 1 pound, 14 ounces and began his life fighting. He always loved trains, and had a large collection of trains and train memorabilia. The cover features Gunner’s parents Gus and Janna together with his sister Garlynn Gillespie. They are “hanging out” on one of Gunner’s favorite trains which is located in front of the Paducah flood wall. On November 30, 2007, when Gunner Henry Gillespie was only 7 years old, he was diagnosed with a DIPG (Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) Brain Tumor.It was located on his brain stem and the doctors told his parents it was inoperable. On October 23, 2008, after fighting this tumor for eleven months, Gunner lost his fight with Pediatric Cancer and will forever be 8 years old. “Gus and I were high school sweethearts dating 10 years before marrying,” Janna told me. Gus teaches Geography and is the head basketball coach at Marshall County High School. I teach in the business department at MCHS. Gunner was often at the school and attended every game when his father was coaching. It seemed as if everybody in Marshall County knew Gunner Gillespie. When people found out that Gunner was sick they rallied around the family and offered support in any way they could. Until that day in 2007 when Gunner was diagnosed, his parents, Gus and Janna Gillespie, were unaware of the devastating statistics associated with childhood brain cancer. Brain tumors are the leading cause of solid tumor cancer death in children under the age of 20. At this time, medical science does not know the cause of brain tumors and there is no cure. Currently, brain tumor research is underfunded and most of us are unaware of the magnitude of this disease. Brain tumors in children are not the same from those in adults and consequently are treated differently: As many as 69% of children will survive, but they are often left with devastating long-term side effects. “As my husband and I searched for treatments and information, we found out just how despairing children’s cancer can be,” Janna told me. “We were stunned to discover how little medical research there was for this type of cancer. It was Gunner’s love, passion and obsession with trains that sparked the idea for the Gunner’s Magic Train Pediatric Cancer Foundation. As Gunner’s mother, I don’t want his death to be in vain. I dream of making a difference for children with cancer and their families. I dream of a cure. I know that Gunner would want his train to continue chugging along, offering support and help to children battling this deadly disease.”

Tyler Kidd This year Gunner’s Foundation has another local family to help and support.Tyler Kidd, just 10 years old and a student at Lone Oak Elementary School, was recently diagnosed with the ‘This article is paid advertising and the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.’

exact same type brain tumor as Gunner; DIPG. His parents, Mark and Mindy Kidd, together with his two brothers, Jesse and Zachary and two sisters, Julie and Kaitlyn, are dealing with the heartbreak that pediatric cancer brings to a family. Both parents are nurses and Mark still works at Lourdes. “When you have a child with cancer, you think as parents, that you must be strong and brave,” Mindy Kidd told me.“But it’s the children who carry us. Tyler is so strong. He’s always able to make decisions about his care and his needs. Right now he has double vision and isn’t able to go to school. But he’s started writing again this week even though the tumor is affecting his strength on the right side of his body. We see every step as a little victory. What I want to say to every parent is don’t take your life for granted until you get a devastating diagnosis. Especially with children, we should take every day as a precious gift.” “We have to give the children who are sick a voice. I tell people that if you have only one charity or foundation that you can afford to support each year. Give to St. Jude’s or to a charity that helps those with pediatric cancer. If you walked the halls of St. Jude you will see all these little heroes who continue to go to school, and get radiation and do whatever it takes to lead a normal life despite their illness.” In 50 years there hasn’t been any advancement in the treatment of DIPG,yet they can now cure leukemia and other better known cancers. Children’s Cancer is often a silent disease. We don’t see large national races and national public awareness campaigns as we do for adult breast cancer or prostate cancer.“We have got to stand up and shout about this deadly disease,” Janna told me. “The adults have to be the children’s voices.”

How you can help “It would be wonderful if you would join us in this fight to provide information and support for families affected by brain tumors and other childhood cancers,” Janna told me. Through the foundations web site and local events you can help promote awareness, and most importantly, raise money to fund research and maybe a cure! We are in need of volunteers to help plan and run the events.

‘Behold the Gold’ The foundation is looking for homes and businesses to purchase signs to promote the cause. This year’s theme is “Behold the gold”. We would love to have these signs to place on their store front or in their yard.There are also “behold the Gold”T Shirts for sale through the foundation. Janna has little train banks that can be placed on a store counter or reception desk for people to put their change in during the month of September. One effective way to spread the word about Pediatric Cancer is to place a message about Children’s Cancer Awareness Month on your business sign during September. Just as we turn the town pink for breast cancer awareness we need to boldly display our gold for the kids www.paducahparenting.com September2011 • 9

with cancer. It would be amazing if businesses offered to donate a percentage of sales on one specific day to Gunner’s Magic Train Foundation: Any creative idea to make a difference and help publicize the foundation and pediatric cancer.

‘Bounce outs’ and ‘Kick outs’ During soccer, football and basketball seasons, Janna recruits schools teams to host a ‘Bounce Out or Kick Out Children's Cancer’ event. This is an evening where a school hosts the events to help bring greater awareness about Pediatric cancer and raise money for the charity. The foundation asks colleges, high school and middle schools to host these events. Please contact the foundation if you are interested in any of these events or if you wish to volunteer time to help. You could also start a chapter of Gunner’s Magic Train in your area. We are always in need of new ideas and new hands to help!

Upcoming events The Gillespie family wants their events to contribute to the community and each year to honor Gunner's birthday they contribute to a local event or charitable organization.“We want to continue to ‘pay it forward’ in our community,” Janna told me. “This year would have been Gunner‘s 11th birthday. This year we are helping Marcella’s Kitchen, A community kitchen that feeds those in need in Marshall County.”You can find more information on Marcella’s Kitchen on Facebook. “We want to thank everyone who showed love and compassion for Gunner during his final months. If you would like to honor his birthday we hope you will join us in a simple act of remembrance by releasing a blue balloon (his favorite color) on his birthday of September 4th,” Janna said.

Gaylord Christmas Tree parade This year Gunner’s Magic Train Foundation will have a Christmas tree in the Holly Jolly Town Square in the Ryman Exhibit Hall at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center located in Nashville. This will be a step back in time to a nostalgic 1950s town square,complete with all the shops from main street,a holiday kids train, story time with Mrs. Claus at the library, live entertainment and more! Ignite your holiday spirit with wreath-making and food demonstrations, or spread some holiday cheer by bidding on spectacularly decorated trees and fabulous prizes as part of Hall of Trees, a benefit for local charities. Gunner’s Magic Train being one of the chosen organizations this year will have a seven foot tree decorated with the theme of “Christmas through the eyes of a child” and complete with presents placed underneath.Everyone is invited to bid for the tree and the presents on November 18th, 2011-January 1, 2012. You can bid online and in person. All the presents under the tree will be listed on the Gaylord’s Website.The foundation is seeking donations to help offset the cost of the decorations as well as gifts to become presents under the tree. In keeping with Gunner’s love of trains and sports the foundation hopes to have tickets for sporting events,as well as sports and train memorabilia. Janna hopes someone will donate a

Lionel Train Set and some Thomas the Tank Engine items as well as autographed items that might bring in some value to the tree. All proceeds from the auction will go to the foundation to help other families, research, awareness campaigns and most importantly to find a cure for pediatric Cancer.The foundation with the most attendees will also receive an additional $1,000. Each organization will be given coupons that will track the organization that is being represented. If you are planning on attending the Gaylord’s Country Christmas then please contact Janna for coupons to the event.You can email her at jgillespie@mchsi.com or call 270-527-6500. For more details on the Holly Jolly Town Square and the other amazing entertainment events at the Gaylord visit http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/ a-country-christmas/more-things-to-do/ September 23rd and 24th- BBQ on the River - will be selling ‘Gunner Gear’* Decor/Knick Knacks and lots of kiddies goodies October (Date to be announced) – Trivia Night – “wig out cancer” wear a wig and win a prize! November – (Date to be announced) – Train Murder Mystery Dinner at Woodman of the World Building in Benton November 11th and 12th – Gunnin' and Runnin' Middle School Basketball Tournament, Marshall County January 20th-21st 2012 - Gunner's Magic Train Basketball Classic, Marshall County High School May 2012 - (runs the month of May) - Brain Tumor Awareness Month – ‘Penny and a Prayer’ Campaign along with a fundraiser walk!

Local retailer now carries the Gunner’s Pediatric Foundation and Behold the Gold merchandise. Chrissy Estes owner of On Pointe Retail and On Pointe Consignment wanted to do something to help Gunners Foundation. She now carries décor items such as candles, vases, jewelry,stepping stones,figurines,some kids games and of course Gunner gear with the foundation’s designs and logo on them. All proceeds from the sale of these items goes to support the charity. Her store is located inside the Paducah Regional Sports Plex at 6525 US Hwy 60 West in Paducah. You can help by not only attending these events but raising awareness about Pediatric Brain Tumors and other types of children’s cancer in your community. Pass on this information to family and friends across the country. Host a fundraising event at your school, church or community with Gunner’s Magic Train.We are always in need of volunteers to help host, plan, set up or clean up fundraising events. Or just visit Gunner’s website at www.caringbridge.org/visit/ gunnergillespie or www.gunnersmagictrain.org. There is also a Facebook page where you can become a friend of the foundation and receive updates on events. You can be sure that the Gunner’s Magic Train Foundation will continue “laying tracks for a cure”! * The ‘Gunner Gear’ consists of items for sale such as lanyards, bracelets,Tshirts and Christmas cards (one with a Christmas train Gunner drew - his last drawing before passing.)

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“Giving Garden” Partnership Turns One Packet of Seeds into Community Food

urner Landscapes volunteers and Morgan Elementary students constructed a vegetable garden at Morgan Elementary School as a part of the PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Day of Service on May 6.Staff and students spent the day working together to renovate a courtyard in the center of the school with raised vegetable beds, a trellis for beans and berries, and a rain barrel for water conservation. Students plan to donate produce from the garden to community help organizations and those in need.

The idea for the project began with Morgan second grader Kirsten Jones and a leftover packet of seeds. “Mom brought three packets of seeds home from work,” said Jones. “We had two pots, so there was one packet of seeds left. I thought we could bring one packet for school to make food for people who don’t have food. I just thought it would be a good idea to let other people in the school help so we could help people in the community.” 12 • September2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

by Wayne Waldon Paducah Independent Schools

Assistant Principal Greg Ross said that when Turner Landscapes asked for grant proposals for a project, Kirsten’s idea immediately came to mind. “Kirsten brought a packet of seeds to me in February and asked ‘Mr. Ross, can we make a garden to feed poor people?’”Ross said. “I talked to (staff member) Amanda Ford about the idea because I knew she had experience gardening. I asked her if we could make this happen, and she said we could. After that things got busy and the idea kind

of fell by the wayside. When I saw the grant being offered by Turner Landscapes, I told them Kirsten’s story. I told them if we could get the grant we had a good idea and good support.” Turner Landscapes owner Morgan Turner said her company liked the “Giving Garden” proposal because it offered the stu-

dents an opportunity to be involved in helping the community. “You don’t often find a project where kids can truly give back to the community. I have high hopes for the project,” said Turner.“This came from a student, too, so we liked that. We’ve certainly never had 30 kids at once trying to help us. Today was fun.” Head Start preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms at Morgan started seeds in cups for the garden. Morgan’s K.I.N.G. club members moved and decorated tires that were used for raised garden beds.Ross said that STAR students (students who are recognized each quarter for hard work in the classroom and positive behavior) will be allowed to work in the garden and will be the ones to do maintenance.

Individuals and organizations that provided goods and services for the Morgan Elementary Giving Garden included Ann Meredith McNeill, Crop Production Services, Edwards Nursery, Erb Equipment, Etcetera Coffee House, Ferguson Enterprises, Green’s Silo House Farms, Grover Tire Company, Hank Brothers True Value Hardware, Home Depot, Hope Photography, Horizon Media Group, Lone Oak Trophy and Signs, Lowe’s, Massac Nursery, Midwest Block and Brick, Morris Fencing, Paducah Printing Corp., Phelps Farm and Home Service, Rayco Services, Sherwin-Williams Paint, and Smithland Tires.

Fourth grade students Stephanie Chamberlin, Damien Ford, and Anthony Hunt are pleased with how the garden has grown over the summer. All three students were involved in installing the garden in May. “It’s grown a lot since we were here last summer,” said Hunt. “Somebody did a lot of work to keep it up. It’s good to see the tomatoes and pumpkins.” Chamberlin and Ford see work that needs to be done, however, including watering and picking the produce. Despite the work ahead, though, Hunt says he’s happy with the results. “When we started it was just dirt,” Hunt said. “Now it’s all grown up.” Ross said the school hopes to donate produce from the garden to Paducah Cooperative Ministries and Martha’s Vineyard. The PLANET Day of Service is an annual event that allows lawn and landscape professionals to organize volunteer projects in their communities to beautify local green spaces. In the past two years of the event, PLANET members completed more than 480 projects in 43 states and in Canada, with nearly 5,000 volunteers donating more than $1,000,000 in time, material, and services.

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Give Families Hope:

by Robin Gericke

The Missing GRACE Foundation

inding out you are pregnant is often one of the most exciting and joy filled moments in a woman’s life. As couples postpone having children until they have finished college or started a career starting a family is a big decision in these difficult economic times. But sometimes the dream of holding a new born baby is cut short by a miscarriage or the death of the baby before its born (stillbirth). Stillbirths, miscarriages, and infant deaths combined affect about a million families in the United States every year. Stillbirth alone claims the lives of 40,000 of those babies. Candy and Stephen McVicar are one of those families. They lost their firstborn daughter, Grace, at birth. The stillbirth was due to an umbilical cord issue, and they later found out that Grace could have been saved with proper medical intervention. After losing their child, they wanted to support and comfort families going through similar experiences. They also wanted to educate medical professionals and families on stillbirths and how to prevent them.To accomplish these things, the McVicars’ founded Missing GRACE.The acronym stands for Grieve, Restore,

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Arise, Commemorate, and Educate. In June 2006, Missing GRACE became a non-profit organization and adopted the name The Missing GRACE Foundation (MGF). MGF now holds biennial conferences and has local chapters all across the country.To learn more about the Missing Grace Foundation go to www.missinggrace.com.

The West Kentucky Chapter The first chapter of MGF in Kentucky was the West Kentucky Chapter, started by Jennifer and Eric Lamphere.They experienced the loss of their daughter, Grace Kathryn, after a complete placenta abruption (the placenta separated from the wall of the uterus causing bleeding and a potential miscarriage) when Jennifer was just 34 weeks pregnant. Delivered through an emergency C-section on September 30, 2009, Grace suffered brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation. She passed away five days later on October 4th. After suffering the loss of their daughter, the Lamphere’s wanted to find a way to support and comfort other families going through the same experience. “After what happened to us, we came across the Missing GRACE Foundation and decided to start the West Kentucky Chapter as a way to honor and remember our daughter,” Jennifer explained. Now when a family loses an infant in western Kentucky, they have somewhere to turn for support and resources, because of the many ways the chapter comforts grieving families. Every third Monday of the month, a support group meets at the Lamphere’s residence. If you’d like to join this group or would like more information about it, please email Jennifer Lamphere at kentuckyrun@hopeandhearts.org.They also have a Crisis Care Team at St. Francis Medical Center.The team can

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come in and help with the labor and delivery of the child, as well as support the family after the loss. One of the many ways that Missing GRACE makes a difference is by taking professional photos and videos of the child with the family.“We want to help families keep the memories of the little time they have with their child,” Jennifer said. The pictures and video really help in dealing with the family’s feelings and to cope with the loss. The west Kentucky chapter provides Grace Care Baskets for grieving families, along with a folder of resources and information on planning a memorial service. “The family’s mind can be so lost at the moment, and there might be things they don’t do that they later wish they had done to honor their child,” Lamphere explained Losing a child is one of the hardest things a family can go through. “The best way to comfort a family going through the loss of a child is to simply listen to them,” Jennifer told me. “It’s a subject people try not to talk about and society seems to push under the rug, putting pressure on families to move on quickly. But the best thing to do is to offer a listening ear, showing the family that it’s okay to talk about and remember their child.”

Gracie’s Hope and Heart Run To raise funds for the Missing Grace Foundation, the West Kentucky Chapter is holding the second annual Gracie’s Hope and Heart Run. The Run will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 8:00- 12:00 a.m. at Noble Park. There will be a 5K timed run with prizes awarded to the top finishers, a Memorial Walk, and a Kid’s Fun Run. There will also be a 16 • September2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

Hearts to Heaven Balloon Release, where the names of each infant lost to the families present will be read aloud, the families will recite a poem together, and then they will release their balloons. “Families who have lost an infant long for the memories they didn’t get with their child,” Lamphere said.“This event is a great time for families to come together and honor their children.” You can preregister for this event, organize a team, and find a complete schedule of events at the Run at hopeandheartrun.org/Kentucky. You can also purchase a ‘Steps for Hope’ sign in honor of an infant. The signs will be placed along the race route. Please register by September 15 to secure your event t-shirt.You can register onsite at the event; however, t-shirts are given out on a first come, first serve basis. Check in and onsite registration starts at 8 a.m. Please come out to the Run and give hope to families have suffered the loss of a child.

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Eye Health and Safety by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting and Family

id you know that when it comes to eye health and safety, Kentucky is ahead of many other states? “Kentucky was the first to require preschool screening eye exams,” said Dr. Barbara Bowers, Ophthalmologist and owner of Innovative Ophthalmology. It is a big benefit to be able to pick up any vision problems before school starts. The eye exam does not have to be stressful as there is nothing uncomfortable about it. “I tell kids to look into my light and see if they can find the superheroes or princess,” Bowers explained.“I also tell them when I look into the eye that I can see the back of their head, what they are thinking and had for lunch!”

Snellen acuity which is the letter chart,” said Bowers. Even non-verbal kids can get their eyes checked by having one eye tested at a time.“We cover one eye, show them a bright, colorful object and move it around to see if the child fixates on it, follows it and holds the vision,” said Bowers. The prism test can also be used to see if the child’s brain prefers one eye over the other. If the child is not having vision problems or eye muscle disturbances and his vision is 20/20, it is suggested that he come back in two to three years unless he verbalizes a problem. Between ages ten and twelve when the body reaches a growth spurt, sometimes the eye is affected so it is a good time to be checked for glasses.

Eye exams for very young children

Be aware that some kids have eye issues from allergies which are not related to vision.“You can have allergic conjunctivitis or watery,itchy,red eyes,”said Dr.J.Kyle Turnbo,family and occupational physician at Family Health Partners. Pink eye is also common.“Pink eye is most commonly a viral infection of the lining

If your child is pre-literate, there are standardized picture charts in which your child names familiar objects like a car or cake. “They are accurate in corresponding with the

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of the eye that can also have a bacterial cause and would be presented with a red, matted eye with thick drainage,”said Turnbo.

Common eye conditions Some of the problems which may be discovered during an eye exam include nearsightedness, farsightedness and strabismus. “Strabismus is eye muscle disturbances with one eye turning in or out which makes it impossible for the child to use the eyes together,” explained Bowers. If it is not picked up early enough, your child could spend a lifetime without vision. “Vision develops in the first few years of life and if vision issues are missed a child can end up with a condition called amblyopia. This is what happens when a perfectly normal eye that should see well, does not because the visual pathways from the eye to the brain never develop,”said Bowers. If a condition like strabismus or amblyopia is not noticed until around age two or three, it can be corrected with eyeglasses or patching. Some kids are resistant to the idea of wearing glasses, but there are now cute frames available like Power Rangers for boys, and Hello Kitty or Dora for girls. With the increase in nearsightedness, there are more kids than ever wearing glasses so it is not unusual to show up with them at school one day.“Patching the preferred eye (or better eye) forces a developing brain to receive input from the weaker eye. That develops the visual pathways and improves the vision significantly,” said Bowers. Most children have symmetric vision so it is uncommon to have a difference in prescription. However, most also have a dominant eye which is comparable to being right-handed or right-footed.

Put safety first. “Trauma to the eye is the biggest concern with kids because they may poke themselves in the eye with sticks, use BB guns or fall off bicycles,”said Turnbo.Wearing proper eye protection, such as safety goggles with lensed polycarbonate protectors, especially during sporting activities can be sight-saving. Regular glasses do not provide adequate protection. If your child is playing baseball, you may want to invest in a polycarbonate face shield.These are increasingly used by professional athletes in a variety of sports. There are constant advances in pediatric eye health. “Research has shown that going ahead and placing an artificial lens in the eye when we remove a cataract is effective and improves visual quality. Because of that we now treat cataracts in children the same as we do adults,” said Bowers. This is a change from the last several years as ophthalmologists now put a lens in after surgery instead of leaving the child without a lens. There is also new genetic testing so in the future, it may be possible to pick up disease processes before they have manifested.

Remember that you know your child best. “The most common complaints that indicate a child may have visual difficulties are headaches when trying to read or at the end of the school day, and squinting or straining to see something on the dry-erase board,” said Turnbo. The child may not always say he is having problems with vision but by being in tune to his needs and scheduling the recommended eye exam, you can be sure he stays safe and his eyes are as healthy as possible.

Try to save your child’s sight “There is an increase in myopia, or nearsightedness, in the United States over the last several years which has been linked to the increase in the amount of ‘near’ work that kids are doing,” said Bowers. Make sure your child takes breaks to let their eyes rest and follows the 20-20-20 rule. “For every twenty minutes you are on a computer or electronic device, stop for twenty seconds and look at an object twenty feet away,”said Bowers. It can also be helpful to focus on nutrition. “Research has proven that certain vitamins and minerals, such as beta-carotene and lutein which are found in fresh fruits and vegetables, help build the vision in the eye,” said Bowers. Eating lots of carrots is also good for the eyes because of all the micronutrients in them. www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 19

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Annual Paducah Parks Services Halloween Short Story Contest

’m already getting used to seeing the Halloween decorations up in the local stores. Are you ready for some fall fun! It’s time for the Paducah Parks Services Annual Halloween Short Story Contest. The contest is open to any child who is currently in 6th, 7th or 8th grade. If you live anywhere in western Kentucky or southern Illinois you can send in a story - but please remember only one story entry per person.The story must be themed around Halloween. Entries must be 600 words or shorter, and mailed to Amie Clark, Recreation Superintendent at Paducah Parks & Recreation by 5.00 PM on September 16th, 2011.

The story must begin with the words: "The moon was full and a mysterious fog crept up the path as the darkness of the night settles in...."

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1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be selected from each grade and receive prizes. The winners will be published in the October issue of Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine. Each year we get hundreds of entries from children all over the area and sometimes whole classes participate.

Please mail or bring your stories to: Paducah Parks Services Attn: Amie Clark PO Box 7265 Paducah, KY 42002-7265

Remember the deadline is September 16th, 2011. If you have questions about the story contest or information about Paducah parks Services, please call 270-444-8508 or email Amie at aclark@paducahky.gov.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Dr. Heath Schipp Active Care Chiropractic

omputer users, meat packers, sewing machine operators, assembly-line workers, and musicians often get the same injury. They all use their hands in repetitive motions that put a strain on the wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most commonly reported medical problem in the workplace today. It costs worker compensation millions of dollars per year.

How does Carpal Tunnel Occur? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused because of excessive pressure on the median nerve as it passes through an opening in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage formed by the wrist bones (on the bottom) and the transverse carpal ligament (on the top). Repetitive hand or wrist movements can put stress on the tendons, causing them to swell and press on the median nerve. This pressure causes pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and decreased movement of the hand. Any disease that

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causes carpal tunnel swelling, including pregnancy and thyroid disease, can compress the nerve.

Carpal Tunnel Signs The following symptoms may be intermittent at first, but will worsen over time if not treated: • Decreased motion of the fingers, hand, elbow, or shoulder • Decreased hand strength • Dull aching discomfort or pain that occurs mostly at night or early in the morning • Severe night pain that awakens you during sleep • Wrist pain that radiates to the forearm, shoulders, neck, and chest • Dry skin, swelling, or color changes in hand • Numbness in the hand, resulting in weakness or clumsiness • Tingling in all but the little finger • Weakness of the thumb Don’t try to diagnose your own problem. Let a chiropractor or medical doctor do that. Accurate diagnosing and dealing with the pain early will prevent more severe problems from developing.

Treatment of Carpal Tunnel There are a wide array of treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In the early stages, discontinuing the triggering activity and wearing a brace, which keeps the wrist in a neutral position, will sometimes reduce symptoms. The brace is worn all day and night to prevent exacerbation of symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medications, including ibuprofen and aspirin, can help with the swelling. Cortisone injections sometimes give temporary relief, but they also do nothing to correct the problem, which is pressure on the median nerve. Surgery is recommended as a last resort. Success rates for surgery are between 40-70%. In some cases after surgery scarring and weakness of the transverse ligament can further irritate the median nerve. Chiropractic has been shown to help relieve carpal tunnel. Gentle manipulation is used to realign the wrist bones which were exerting pressure on the median nerve. Therapies such as ultrasound, interferential current, heat, and ice are also used to decrease the swelling of the ligament in the carpal tunnel. By reducing pressure on the nerve and permitting it to heal naturally, most patients are healed without resorting to invasive procedures such as surgery or injections. Doctors of chiropractic have extensive training detecting and correcting nervous dysfunction. Discuss treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with your chiropractor today. www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 23

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The Carson Center Announces the 2011-2012 Carson Series!

e are ready for a diverse and exciting new 20112012 Carson Series at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. This season is filled with comedy and iconic adult contemporary, Christian, and classic rock music that everyone will enjoy. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets then here’s an overview of the many great evenings of entertainment that are being offered this season.

The 2011-2012 Carson Series includes: LARRY THE CABLE GUY Sunday, November 20, 2011 Tickets: $35 - $125

by Lisa Lauck Carson Four Rivers Center

4:00pm and 7:00pm

With his signature catchphrase, “Git-R-Done,” Larry the

Cable Guy is selling out theatres and arenas across the nation. His first comedy album release, “Lord, I Apologize,” reached gold status. The CD was # 1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts for 15 consecutive weeks. Larry‘s DVD special “Git-R-Done” has sold more than 1 million copies and has been certified platinum. The special aired on Comedy Central and gave the network its second biggest Sunday night ratings ever. His release,“The Right To Bare Arms” debuted at # 1 on the Soundscan Comedy Chart, # 1 on the Country Chart, and # 7 on the Top 200 Chart. This marked the first time in Soundscan history that a comedy album ranked # 1 on the Country Chart. Twice listed on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list of the most successful people in the entertainment industry, Larry won the 2006 Billboard Top Comedy Tour Award. Larry was part of the highly successful concert Blue Collar Comedy Tour and movie, also starring Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall.

ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND: A Tribute to the Cathedrals Tour Thursday, February 2, 2012 Tickets: $15 - $35

7:30pm

Southern Gospel's Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning quartet with Gold and Platinum DVDs combines 21st century ideas with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s to take an unconventional approach to joyfully communicating God’s Word. 24 • September2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will honor their quartet heritage while breathing new energy into Gospel hits that have been favorites for decades: “Step into the Water,”“Wedding Music,”“We Shall See Jesus,”“Oh What A Savior,”“He Made A Change,” and much more. In 2008, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound won Gospel Music Association Dove Awards for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year and Southern Gospel Album of the Year for "Get Away Jordan." The "Jordan" album has been certified Gold. In 2009, they won another Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year Dove Award for "Reason Enough" from the "Dream On" album. The "Dream On" DVD debuted at No. 1 on the Contemporary Christian Music Video Chart and at No. 3 on the Billboard Music Video Chart. The "Dream On" CD launched at No. 1 on the Southern Gospel Music Chart. "Dream On" was honored with a 2010 Grammy nomination for "Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album."

AMERICA: The 40th Anniversary Tour Friday, March 7:00pm Tickets: $37 - $57

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The iconic group America has long been a classic-rock favorite. They transcend musical borders with uplifting tunes and positive messages. Original members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell still lead the band, performing 100 live shows worldwide a year. Their songs, such as “A Horse with No Name,”"I Need You," "Ventura Highway," "Don't Cross The River," "Tin Man," "Lonely People," “Three Roses,” and "Sister Golden Hair" were cornerstones of 1970s Top 40 and FM rock radio. Winners of the Grammy® Award for Best New Artist in 1972 - America recorded six certified gold and/or platinum albums. The 40th Anniversary show features songs reflecting their song-writing inspirations and showcasing their first album (“America”) with a special acoustic set featuring standards as well as lesser known songs.

THE FOUR TOPS & THE TEMPTATIONS Friday, April 13, 2012 Tickets: $35 - $100

7:30pm

The Four Tops, (honored in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame,) amaze audiences with their infectious blend of pure vocal power and sweet harmonies. Once Motown Records signed the group in the early 1960’s hit after hit followed: "Baby I Need Your Loving,” "Reach Out, I'll Be There", "Standing In The Shadows of Love,” "Bernadette,” and " I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)." In 1972, after Motown moved to Los Angeles, The Four Tops signed with ABC/Dunhill Records. The group went on to record more hits, such as "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I Got)" and "Keeper Of The Castle". The group’s strength is in live performances and they still perform almost 200 dates a year. Founding member Duke Fakir is one of the four powerful voices of today’s Four Tops.

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The story of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine,The Temptations began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. An avalanche of hit songs, which began with “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” included “My Girl,” “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,”, and “I Wish It Would Rain.”Later hits that burned with intensity of the 1970s included “Runaway Child,”“Cloud Nine,”“I Can’t Get Next to You,”“Papa Was a Rolling Stone,”and “Psychedelic Shack”still smolder today. Founder Otis Williams remains one of the five voices of The Temptations today.

BOYZ II MEN Friday, April 27, 2012 7:30pm Tickets: $29 - $75 One of the most successful R&B groups of all time, Boyz II Men has returned to center stage with its first major-label release in five years, Motown: A Journey. Boyz II Men was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2009 for this latest release: Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Ribbon in the Sky.” Their first (and now classic) album Cooleyhighharmony, spun off three major hit singles: “Motownphilly,” “It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,”and “Uhh Ahh,”all of which made the Top Five and stayed on the Billboard Top 200 for an astounding 133 weeks. In 1992, Boyz II Men released the single,“End of the Road,”which became Boyz II Men’s all-time biggest hit. It held the Number One spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for thirteen weeks. Boyz II Men’s second album, simply titled II, topped the Billboard chart for five weeks in 1994. The group won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album thanks to its “I'll Make Love to You” (also a long-running R&B Number One) and “On Bended Knee,” both certified platinum. Subscriptions to the Series are on sale now and may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (270) 450-4444. Subscribers receive a 10% discount on tickets and have priority seating privileges. Subscriptions must include a minimum of 3 performances. On-sale dates for individual performances will be posted on the Carson Center website and may be purchased by calling the Box Office or by ordering online at www.the carsoncenter.org. Fees are not included in the ticket prices listed below. The Carson Center Box Office is located at 100 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah, with hours Monday to Friday from 10:00am – 5:00pm CST. (Subscriptions to the 2011-2012 Broadway Series also are on sale now.) 26 • September2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

by: Cassie Johnson

Couponing: The definition in Mr.Webster' dictionary states it is 'The distribution or redemption of coupons.' My perspective is a little different; I define it as 'The art of saving money!' The show 'Extreme Couponing' on TLC sparked a lot of interest in many viewers. I watched the show in awe and thought to myself “How are they doing this?” But then it occurred to me that this is after all a reality show so some of it is staged and quite frankly,“fake”. I seriously doubt that anyone can accumulate a grocery bill of $1,800 and only pay $12.87 at the checkout! However, I was still interested in couponing and more importantly in saving money. I know I wasn't alone in my thoughts, my friends felt the same way. When we bumped into each other at the grocery store, we waved our hand to proudly show one another the coupons clipped to our shopping list. www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 27

I was clear that I wanted to use coupons in order to save money and I didn’t want to turn into a hoarder to do that: I didn't want to buy 58 bottles of mustard and 76 bottles of apple juice! I signed up for a ‘how-to coupon’ class, began cutting coupons out of our Sunday newspaper, printing coupons from websites, and started saving my family money. Begin by setting a short term goal, mine was to save $20 on my groceries the first week.The next week I set my goal at saving $25, and I kept raising the amount I wanted to save. Now, I can save about half my budget allowance on groceries. Amanda Oliver, mother of four, is also a coupon user and teaches classes to help others learn the tricks of the trade.“Being a stay-at-home mom of three boys and one girl, plus homeschooling them, really took a toll on our budget,” Oliver said. “Since we only have one income, couponing helps tremendously because I can truly get the most for our money.”

Planning ahead is the most important first step. Couponing gives planning ahead a whole new meaning. I plan my family's meal menu three weeks ahead of time and make a shopping list once a week. We all know someone who makes a trip to the grocery store every day after work to get their family something for supper. It not only wastes gas but it could take as much as an hour of your valuable time each day –

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time you could be spending with your family. Setting aside just 20 minutes a week to plan your family’s meals and what you will prepare, will save you both time and money. Start by looking in the paper at the coupons you have for the week. If certain cuts of meat are on sale, or you have a coupon for a product, say spaghetti sauce, use that as the basis for a meal. There are several websites and Facebook pages you can check out to save money. 'Like' Deal Seeking Mom and The Krazy Coupon Lady on Facebook and they will share deals with you daily. Go to www.smartsource.com, www.redplum.com, and www. wholecouponinserts.com to get the inserts if you were unable to get them from your newspaper. “Make sure and don't leave out your local stores,” said Amanda. “They have great sales too.” Expand your horizons when it comes to newspapers, feel free to pick up one of the bigger newspapers shipped from a different city: Bigger newspapers typically have a larger variety of coupons.

Be prepared to shop at several stores to get everything on your grocery list. Most of us, especially in a tight economy, try to budget everything. Make a list and stick to it, no impulse buying unless that item is on sale. Include on your grocery list things like aluminum foil, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies.Though they are not food, these are still things you need and add up in cost quickly. Shop for food and household items in nongrocery stores such as Walgreens and CVS where they often have good prices and deals. These stores are also amongst the few that allow you to see their weekly sale papers a week or two in advance. You can visit www.iheartcvs.com and www.iheartwags.com and click on upcoming weekly sale ads. By looking at the sales a week ahead of time, you can include the items you need on your grocery list. These stores both offer in-store savings called ‘Register Rewards’ or ‘Extra Care Bucks’. It's like getting free money! Always check your receipt to see if you qualified for any.

Always take the coupons! Another great tip is to always have your coupons with you as you never know when you might be at the right place at the right time. “Don't leave them at home!” Amanda said. “You can't get a great deal if your coupons are not with you.” Leave them in your car if you need to but have them where you can get to them easily if you spot a great sale.

Brand loyalty will not usually save you money, so when it comes to coupons don't be afraid to try new things. Let’s say you usually buy Yoplait yogurt but you just spotted a great buy on a pack of Dannon. On top of the sale price, you have a coupon for it. It is very possible you could walk away with yogurt for under $1.00! The same rule applies to everything, from cleaning supplies to cosmetics.“Keep an open mind at trying new or different products,”Amanda said. “You might like what you got on sale even better than your brand.”

Reality versus reality show One issue of extreme importance is reading your coupons. If it says 'Limit of 4 like coupons', you can only use ‘four like coupons’. The show on TLC I watched caused a big misunderstanding as it showed the store overriding the computer system to accept more coupons and push the limitations aside. Please understand that stores will not do that. You may have to divide your coupons up into a few different transactions at the cash register, but the average busy, working mother does not have time to spend that many hours at the grocery store. “Make sure you read the expiration dates, limits, and check that the item you have in your buggy is the exact item listed on that coupon,” Amanda cautioned. In addition, know your stores coupon policies. Some stores match competitors coupons,some do not.Knowledge of the store policies are key, and don't be afraid to ask a manager if you have any questions.They are always happy to help as long as you are polite. Dishonesty is a factor that makes it difficult for coupon users everywhere. If a coupon specifically states the size of the brand and when it expires, you cannot pretend at the register that you are unaware of the rules.They will not let you use the coupon on a bigger sized item or use it even one day after it expired. When you get a dirty look from a cashier, you might have made an enemy for future shopping trips. The cashiers are only doing their job, so don't get irritated at them. Couponing is not 'hoarding', although the show portrays couponing that way.“It seems that everyone wants the convenience of buying it now rather than waiting just one week to get that item on sale,” Amanda said. To be a coupon user you do not have to buy groceries in huge quantities and stash it away in a stockpile. While still buying healthy foods and quality products, you can save your family money one week at a time. Make a few new habits, keep your eyes open for sales, and always keep your scissors handy for clipping those coupons. Happy shopping! www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 29

Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net

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Dearly Beloved.Playhouse in the Park.7 PM.For tickets,visit www.playhouseinthepark.net

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.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 et information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

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Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and Dinner. Downtown Paducah. 7 – 10 PM. FREE. www.paducahalliance.org. Call 270-444-8649.

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1 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.

Metropolis Labor Day Celebration. Parade begins 10 AM along 5th street.FREE.Live music throughout the day at Fort Massac State Park. Line-up TBA. Concessions available. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy! www.metropolistourism.com

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 et information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

Dearly Beloved. Playhouse in the Park. 2:30 PM. For tickets, visit www.playhouseinthepark.net

1850’s County Fair and Storytelling Contest. Homeplace, LBL. 10 AM – 4 PM. $5 adults/$3 chidlren. For more information, call 931-232-6457. Festival foods will be available; lawn chairs welcome.

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2 FRIDAY: H.O.R.S.E.S., Inc. Benefit Yard Sale. Draffenville. For more information, visit www.horsesinc.org

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Market House Theatre. 2 information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

NECCO 6th Annual Benefit Golf Scramble. Drake Creek Golf Course. Shotgun start at noon. $200 foursome entry fee, includes golf cart, ditty bag, catered meal and beverages. All proceeds benefit NECCO foster care services. To reserve a space, call Rhonda Riley at 270-898-1293 or email rriley@necco.org. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 PM.For ticket information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

Sunset Canoe Trip. Location TBA, LBL 5:30 – 8 PM. $25 per canoe. Includes same day NS admission. Reservations and full deposits required at 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org

Dearly Beloved.Playhouse in the Park.7 PM.For tickets,visit www.playhouseinthepark.net Music @MAC presents Switchmen and Oh Yeah Dakota. Maiden Alley Cinema. 7 pm, doors open.$6.www.maidenalleycinema.com.

Paducah Labor Day celebration.Downtown parking lot.After Labor Day parade – 5 PM. Bands, political speaking, vendors and inflatables for kids.

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5 MONDAY, LABOR DAY: Labor Day parade.Broadway,starting at the corner of 14th Street and ending at 2nd Street. 9:30 AM.

6 TUESDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale.Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400.

3 SATURDAY: 1850’s County Fair and Storytelling Contest. Homeplace, LBL. 10 AM – 4 PM. $5 adults/$3 chidlren. For more information, call 931-232-6457. Festival foods will be available; lawn chairs welcome.

StoryTime:“Canine Cut-ups with Bob Dog.”McCracken County Public Library.10 AM & 1 PM.Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register.Call 270-442-2510, ext.122.

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Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library.11 AM.One caregiver per child required. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club. National Quilt Museum. 2:30 – 4:30 PM.These young aspiring quilters and textile artists interested in joining this club or wanting more information should contact Becky Glasby,Director of Educational to check availability of space and schedule. Call 270-442-8856. www.quiltmuseum.org

7 WEDNESDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale.Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400. Discussions from Off the Shelf: The King of Gaheena. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Library Meeting Room. For more, call Julie Hart at 270-442-2510, ext. 113 or email jhart@mclib.net.

8 THURSDAY: Silver Chics Trunk Sale.Silver Chics,202 Lone Oak Road.For more,call 270-443-0400. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 et information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

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9 FRIDAY: Volunteer day at Carson Park for HORSES, Inc. Show up 9am –noon to help make signs, organize tack room, prepare for fundraisers. Contact Debbie for more information at 270-205-0275 or website www.horsesinc.org Dearly Beloved.Playhouse in the Park.7 PM.For tickets,visit www.playhouseinthepark.net 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Market House Theatre.7:30 et information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

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Paducah Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Gala. Carson Center. 7:30 PM. For tickets, call 270-444-0065 or visit www.paducahsymphony.org

10 SATURDAY: Halloween Short Story Contest DEADLINE (grades 6 – 8). Paducah Parks Services. Must be submitted by 5 PM.Create your own short story about Halloween! All short stories MUST begin with "...And in an instant,everything went black." Stories must be about Halloween. Maximum of 600 words per story. Only one story per person. Four Rivers Corvette Club Car Show. Downtown Paducah. www.fourriverscorvetteclub.com

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Waterski Competition. Twin Oaks Lake, 2345 Oaks Rd. For more, call 270-217-5747 or visit usawaterski.org.

701 Broadway•Paducah

Trail of Tears Remembrance Day. Trail of Tears Park,Princeton.8 AM,flag raising;8:30 AM walk through town,event continues in park.For more information,call 270-365-9071.

270.443.1778

Super City - Quilt City Connection: A Celebration of the Arts between Two Cities. Paducah, KY and Metropolis, IL. 10 AM – 4 PM, both cities. For more information, www.quiltmuseum.org/SCQC. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Second Saturday Gallery Walk. Noon – 8 PM. LowerTown Historic District. For more, visit www.paducahalliance.com 2nd Saturday Hands-on Activity . National Quilt Museum. FREE. 1 – 3 PM. For youth and adults. Call 270-442-8856 for more. Sunset Canoe Trip. Location TBA, LBL 5:30 – 8 PM. $25 per canoe. Includes same day NS admission. Reservations and full deposits required at 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org Dearly Beloved.Playhouse in the Park.7 PM.For tickets,visit www.playhouseinthepark.net 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 et information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

Friday night & Weekend rental available! Contact the pool for more details

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11 SUNDAY, GRANDPARENTS DAY:

Dearly Beloved. Playhouse in the Park. 2:30 inthepark.net

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-1 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. Friday 9-1 p.m.

American Red Cross Swim Lessons for all ages American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes

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eventsccalendar 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Market House Theatre. 2 information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

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12 MONDAY: Paducah Red Cross Volunteer Meeting. Paducah Red Cross Headquarters.6 PM.For details, visit www.paducahredcross.org Maiden Alley Cinema Faith in Film series presents Fearless. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:30 PM. $5. Call 270-441-7007. www.maidenalleycinema.com

13 TUESDAY: StoryTime: “Father Time Rock Around the Clock.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-4422510, ext. 122. Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net

14 WEDNESDAY: 15 THURSDAY: Touch-a-Truck. Farmers Market parking lot on 2nd Street. 10:30 AM – 1 PM. FREE. Kids get to sit in the driver's seat, honk the horn, and talk with the driver. Expect vehicles including dump trucks, backhoes, transit vehicles, police cars, and fire trucks. For more, call 270-444-8508. Brunch Bunch. Western Baptist Hospital Baptist Heart Center auditorium. Noon – 1 PM.FREE.Urologist Donald Spicer will speak on prostrate health and treatment.To sign

up, call 270-575-2851. Evenings Upstairs:“The Ohio River and Its First Steamboat,with Kadie Engstrom, Education Coordinator, Belle of Louisville. McCracken County Public Library. 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-2510, ext. 119. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 et information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

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16 FRIDAY: Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show. Carson Park, 28th & Madison. For more, call 270-564-0227. Class Acts Series presents Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom with Peter Gros (K – 8). Carson Center.9:30 and 11:30 AM.$5.For ticket information,visit www.thecarsoncenter.org Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom with Peter Gros. Carson Center. 7 PM. Call 270450-4444 for tickets. Save 20% as part of the Family Series subscription. $18 adults, $10 students.www.thecarsoncenter.org 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 et information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

PM.For tick-

17 SATURDAY: Teacher Appreciation Weekend.Land Between the Lakes.LBL invites current teachers,retired teachers,and home educators to enjoy a day in LBL this weekend with free admission for themselves and their immediate families to The Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station, and Golden Pond Planetarium. Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show. Carson Park, 28th & Madison. For more, call 270-564-0227. HORSES 5K run fundraiser event.KenLake Resort,Aurora.All proceeds go to HORSES,Inc. To sign up,go to 5K race hotline 270-205-1441,or visit website for registration form www.horsesinc.org 10th Annual Diabetes Expo. Lone Oak Church of Christ.8 AM – Noon.FREE.First 150 Attendees get a special prize. Guest speaker, exhibit booths, health screenings.For more, call the Purchase District Health Department at 270-444-9625. Community Day.Books-a-Million.Noon – 4 PM.A percentage of store sales will be donated to HORSES,Inc.therapeutic riding center.HORSES staff will be on site.www.horsesinc.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net 10th Annual Dr. James W. Hammack Jr. Memorial Scholarship Banquet. Murray

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State's Curris Center Ballroom. 7 PM. Speaker: Dr. Karen Cox from the University of NCCharlotte, will present "Dixie's Daughters: The United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Preservation of Confederate Culture". $40 reservations are required and may be made by calling 270-809-2234 or emailing msu.deptofhistory@murraystate.edu.

Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required.FREE.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413.

Backstage Pass presents “Irish Music with The Brothers Brogan and J.T.Oglesby. Clemens Fine Arts Center,WKCTC.7:30 PM.$6 general admission at the door.For more, visit www.artsinfocus.org

H.O.R.S.E.S.,Inc Monthly Meeting.Calvert City Library.6 – 7:30 PM.Refreshments served. Contact Debbie for more information at 270-205-0275 or visit website www.horsesinc.org.

Lourdes Child Care Center 20th Anniversary. Lourdes Childcare Center, 1536 Lone Oak Road. 11 am - 1:30 pm. All current and past families are invited for food, fun, and prizes. For more information, call 270-444-2906. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Market House Theatre.7:30 PM.For ticket information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

18 SUNDAY: Teacher Appreciation Weekend.Land Between the Lakes.LBL invites current teachers,retired teachers,and home educators to enjoy a day in LBL this weekend with free admission for themselves and their immediate families to The Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station, and Golden Pond Planetarium. Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show. Carson Park, 28th & Madison. For more, call 270-564-0227. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Market House Theatre. 2 PM. For ticket information, call 270-444-6828 or www.mhtplay.com

19 MONDAY:

Film Brew presents The Big Lebowski. 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 Dry-Hopped IPA.

21 WEDNESDAY: 22 THURSDAY: Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days. For more, call 270-559-7330 or visit online www.bbqontheriver.org Amazing Monarchs. Nature Station,LBL.1 PM.FREE with NS admission.For more,visit www.lbl.org Fall Fest/Open House. McCracken County Extension Office, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 5 – 7 PM. Booths featuring 4-H, Horticulture and Master Gardeners, Ag and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences. Also featuring cupcake walk, fish pond, craft center, face painting, fall picture scene. Call 270-554-9520 for more. Jorge Machaen presents “The Funniest Night of the Month with Halli Borgfjord.” Maiden Alley Cinema. 7 PM. $10 adults, $5 college students with ID. Alcoholic beverages available to those over 21. www.maidenalleycinema.com

4th Annual Western Baptist Golf Scramble. Country Club of Paducah.Morning and afternoon rounds available. For registration, call 270-575-2871. Limit to 40 teams of four players. Lunch provided, and a gift for each player.

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Bariatric Seminar. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM.To register, call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC.

Amazing Monarchs. Nature Station,LBL.1 PM.FREE with NS admission.For more,visit www.lbl.org --

Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days. For more, call 270-559-7330 or visit online www.bbqontheriver.org

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20 TUESDAY: 22nd Annual Misaligned Minds Bicycle Tour. Noble Park, 2915 Park Ave. 8 AM. For details, call 270-442-0751 or go online to www.bikeworldky.com

Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days. For more, call 270-559-7330 or visit online www.bbqontheriver.org

StoryTime:“Quacking Up with Doctor Duck.” McCracken County Public Library.10 AM & 1 PM.Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register.Call 270-442-2510,ext.122.

Organic Gardening.Homeplace, LBL.10 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM.11 AM and 2 PM miniseminars. Invited artist Charles Berryhill, Organic Gardening Specialist. FREE with HP admission.

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eventsccalendar Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net New Work by Brian Benfer Opening Reception. Yeiser Art Center. 5 – 7 PM. FREE. www.theyeiser.org

25 SUNDAY: 26 MONDAY: 27 TUESDAY: StoryTime: “Runaway Pancake.” McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. Groups of 12 or more children should pre-register. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. Baby and Me (for ages 0 – 24 months). McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. One caregiver per child required.FREE.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net Kevin Roberts,“The Food Dude.” Curris Center Ballroom, Murray State University. 6 PM. FREE. For more, email jjones118@murraystate.edu

28 WEDNESDAY: Campus Series presents “Thompson Square.” Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC. 7:30 PM. $20 Adults, $10 Students and Children. www.artsinfocus.org

29 THURSDAY: Class Acts Series presents Anase . . . Early in the Day! (K – 4) Carson Center. 10 AM. $5. For ticket information, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org. 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration:“The Masks of Michoacan.” Clemens Fine Arts Center. 5 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-534-3212. www.artsinfocus.org Out of the Mist ...A Dragon! Carson Center.7 PM.Call 270-450-4444 for tickets.Save 20% as part of the Family Series subscription.$18 adults,$10 students.www.thecarsoncenter.org A Glimpse of the River's Edge International Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Time TBA. Open to the public and will include a reception for donors & sponsors. For more, visit www.maidenalleycinema.com or call 270-441-7007.

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OCTOBER 4: Spaghetti & Meatballs, The Permanent Weight Loss Solution, a fall Biggest Loser Contest.2311 Kentucky Avenue.Register by 4 pm today.Limit 30 participants per class.Four class options:4 - 5 pm,5 - 6 pm,6 - 7 pm,and 7 - 8 pm.Winner gets between $1,000 and $5,000 dollars.For more information,call 270-443-8425. OCTOBER 15: 4th Annual HORSES,Inc.Expo.Carson Park.9 AM – 7 PM.Canned food donations for admission fee. Book signing, arts & crafts, Boots & Bridles competition, live bands, concessions and more. Open to everyone. www.horsesince.org. OCTOBER 15: Gracie’s Hope and Hearts Run/Walk. Noble Park. Register online by September 15, www.hopeandheartsrun.org. Registration on site from 8 AM – 9:50 AM day of event. OCTOBER 15: The Rooted Student Event featuring Kristian Stanfill and Jared Schuler.Trace Creek Baptist Church Family Life Center,Mayfield.8 AM,doors open;9 AM – 3:30 PM event. $15. Call 270-356-0145 or email rooted-student@live.com.

NOVEMBER 5: 2011 Women’s Conference: Reflections. Lone Oak First Baptist Church.8:30 AM – 3 PM.Early registration before September 30,$30 per person;$25 for groups of 10 or more;$15 teenagers.Registration after September 30,$35 per person. For more information, call 270-554-1441. www.LoneOakFBC.org

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

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 SEPTEMBER 7: Michala Pepper, mixed media artist show. Tribeca Gallery. Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-4443960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE. SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 2: “We Three X.”Tribeca Gallery.Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM – 3 PM & 5 – 9 PM; Saturday, noon – 9 PM. 270-444-3960. tribecarestaurant.com . FREE. SEPTEMBER 8 – DECEMBER 6: “A Sense of Balance Exhibit”: Explore how quiltmakers of the past balanced form, color, and line in their quilts, whether consciously or unconsciously.You decide. National Quilt Museum. . For more, call 270442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 – 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10: “Remembering Sarah Roush”: features a selection of Sarah’s work, including paintings, prints, ceramic sculptures and mixed media collages. The show marks the pinnacle of her life as an artist, and the end of her struggle with breast cancer.Yeiser Art Center. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Donations accepted. 270-442-2453. www.theyeiser.org

SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 22: “New Work by Brian Benfer.” Yeiser Art Center. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Donations accepted. 270-442-2453. www.theyeiser.org, Opening Reception September 24, 5 – 7 PM, FREE. SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 19: “The Masks of Michoacan”: This unique exhibit of the Masks of Michoacan consists of works of art representing the ceremonies and traditions of the Michoacan state of Mexico.The exhibit is presented in cooperation with Kentucky Institute for International Study. FREE. For gallery hours, visit www.artsinfocus.org or call 270-534-3212.

THROUGH 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

THROUGH OCTOBER 21: Steamboat Bicentennial Photo Exhibit. River Discovery Center – 117 S.Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM. $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.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

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from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information.

eventsccalendar Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com 4875 Old Mayfield Road – Pastor Bro. Mike Nolen www.bellviewbaptistchurch.com • Sunday School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM

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

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

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.

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

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017

Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway

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

Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; Sunday School, 10 AM; Sunday worship, 11am; Sunday evening, 6 PM; Wednesday worship, 7 PM

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463

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

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

Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org

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

Broadway Church of Christ.

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

SUNDAY - Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY - Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM.; 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

Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00am, Worship 10:00am, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - 443-8251 www.fccpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Spiritual Formation Opportunities,Adults – Three class choices, Children – Preschool thru 5th grade, 9:30 AM; Hand bell Choir practice 9:30 AM; Traditional Worship Service, 10:45 AM in the sanctuary; Contemporary Worship Service: 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall.(Nursery care available for both services:newborn - 3 years old Youth Activities: 4 PM – 6th - 12th Grades TUESDAY: Cub Scouts and Girls Scouts.Call church for times and dates. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Groups:4 PM,K-5th Grades • THURSDAY: Adult Choir practice, 6:30 PM • FIRST TUESDAY: Cancer Support Group, 7 PM • FIRST WEDNESDAY: Super Seniors,10 AM • SECOND SATURDAY: Breakfast,8 - 10 AM

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00am

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900 SUNDAY: Worship Service 8:30 &11 AM. Bible Study 9:45 AM. AWANA (children’s disci-

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pleship) 6 PM. Youth Discipleship 6 PM. Adult Discipleship 6 PM TUESDAY: Women’s Bible study, morning and evening sessions. WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study 6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM

Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 Ogden Landing Road • harmonypastor@gmail.com - Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY: 10 AM,Sunday School;11 AM Morning Worship,Children's Church;5:30 PM AWANA;6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise,Bible Buddies

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 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.

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)

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eventsccalendar 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

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

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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

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343 SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM;Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour,Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St.Paul Lutheran Church.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us

SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: SUNDAY: 10 AM and THURSDAY: 6:00PM

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SUNDAY 8 AM

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM Worship Service,KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade);6 PM Evening Service, WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open;4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal;6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade),The

Light (7th - 12th grade);6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship

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eventsccalendar United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry,5:30 PM;Mid-Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School,9:45 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

SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER: Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm, and 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. 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

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

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919

270-408-9292.

Rev. Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org

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.

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available.

On-Going Community Events & Notices: SEPTEMBER 1 - 16: Tree of Life. Maiden Alley Cinema. Showtimes vary; check www.maidenalleycinema.com for details. Vendor registration open for 4th Annual H.O.R.S.E.S., Inc. Expo scheduled for

OCTOBER 15, 9 AM – 7 PM.Setup OCTOBER 14 noon – 6 PM.Expo will be at Carson Park in Paducah. Limited number of inside booth spaces available. No refunds given after September 1,or for inclement weather.For more information,visit www.horsesinc.org-

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.

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. CivilAirPatrol-NationalGuardArmory, 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.

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

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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: SEPTEMBER 20

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.

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

FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers,along with a great audience.Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse.8 PM. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321 LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.

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

Kids & Their Families: School Notes:

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

Camps, Classes & Education Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children,teens,and adults.Classes include art lessons,martial arts,soccer,and dance.For details,call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov SEPTEMBER 1 (THURSDAY) AND SEPTEMBER 17 (SATURDAY): Prepared Childbirth Class. Doctors Office Building 2 Meeting Room A, Western Baptist Hospital. 5 – 8 PM, Thursday; 9 AM – 3 PM, Saturday. FREE to expectant parents in their second or third trimester. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

SEPTEMBER 6: Relaxing from Within: Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.5 – 6:30 PM.FREE class for expectant mothers.Participants are asked to bring a blanket,a pillow and a support person.For more,call 270-575-2229.

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab.1 PM.Monday is "Basic Computing,”Wednesday is “Building a Resume,”Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.”For more,call 270-442-2510. TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee. The Clay Chameleon,4793 Village Square Drive.10 AM - 7 PM For more,call 270-442-1112.www.claychameleon.com.Come paint with a friend. TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus.7 - 9 PM.Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join.Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219.or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu. WEDNESDAYS: Knitting,Crochet,and More.Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting,crocheting or other project.444-0044. WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312. 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.

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5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.

eventsccalendar SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21: Diabetes Learning Sessions. Carr Community Center, Fulton. 9 AM – Noon. FREE. Call 270-472-1982 to register.

SEPTEMBER 10 (SATURDAY) AND SEPTEMBER 26 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class.Western Baptist Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.9 – 11 AM (Saturday); 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Monday).FREE for expectant mothers.Call 270-575-2229 to register. SEPTEMBER 12 (MONDAY) AND SEPTEMBER 14 (WEDNESDAY): Diabetes Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.1 – 4 PM (both days). FREE.Class features a certified diabetes instructor.Call 270-575-2918 to sign up.

SEPTEMBER 13: Understanding Heart Failure. Western Baptist Hospital Heart Center conference room.1 PM.FREE for patients and caregivers.For more information or to register, call 270-575-2918.

TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get some great coaching and play a few games.For more,visit www.plexsports.net.

WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 PM. Must be 18 years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453. FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 - 9:30 PM. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one.AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time.For more,call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: MONDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Parkview Rehabilitation Center, 544 Lone Oak

SEPTEMBER 15 – NOVEMBER 10, THURSDAYS: Diet Free Classes.

Rd. 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.

McCracken County Public Library.11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.$50 for book and kit.Must register by September 6 by calling 270-444-9625.

MONDAY: Zumba Gold! Washington Street Baptist Church, 721 Washington

SEPTEMBER 26: Sibling Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctors Office Building 2 Atrium Classroom.5 – 6 PM.FREE class to help children age 2 – 9 prepare for the arrival of a sibling. Call 270-575-2229 to register. 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.

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

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM. Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 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 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:45 PM. Everyone welcome! For more,call 270-210-1044.

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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. 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, DURING FOOTBALL SEASON. Sports Medicine Clinic. The

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.

Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, 2605 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 103. 9 AM. FREE. Call 270-442-9461 for appointments.

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. 3420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 9:15 AM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

On-Going Events for Seniors: 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401.

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770. Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075. Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Sutton, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 AM – 3 PM and Tuesday from Noon – 4 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 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 AM.$25 per month.Call 270-443-2401 for more info.

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

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579

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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).

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Child Care:

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

Child Protection/ Crisis Services:

Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family

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

Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church.559-1515. 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.

Make Learning Fun!

C.H.AMP., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equiPMent. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry LayneSmith at 270-928-4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. 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

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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

Grief Support Lunch:Luke's Truckstop,Arlington.11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw,lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org.270-415-3607.

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

Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the

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-

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

tions. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822 Center for Cultural Exchange.Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries.Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life.CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding,academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information. To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.

Crisis Management

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

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.

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

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Multi-service Providers:

Family Service Society is in DESPERATE NEED of FOOD. All types are needed;canned, boxed,mixes,cereal,etc.Please contact Family Service Society by calling 270-443-4838.

Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on:Childbirth,breastfeeding ALS support, Driving,Eating Disorders,Epilepsy,Fibromyalgia,Breast & Cervical Cancer,Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues.Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests,ultrasounds,parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis. St.Nicholas Free Clinic.St.Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St.Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard,Carlisle,Fulton,Hickman,Livingston,McCracken,and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois.Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM.Please feel free to drop us email at anitasplk@bellsouth.net with any question you may have regarding services. St.Vincent de Paul Budget Store.We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing,furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more. Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly.If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021. Donations may be sent to :Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N.12th Street • Paducah KY 42001 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. Paducah Rotary Club - The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excel-

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lent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church.All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle.They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.The goal is to encourage,with love and support,those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem,tolerance and understanding. South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM.The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.

Special Needs:

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, SEPTEMBER 20 H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs,on Wednesdays at Carson Park in Paducah and Mondays in Dexter,KY. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881. Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech,physical and occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687. Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Day Care has openings. Our program is ideal for seniors and special needs adults who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction in a safe,social group setting.In addition to activities, we offer meals and personal care. Caring nursing staff are also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Micah Sullivan at 270-442-2001 for more information. FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment.Easter Seals Child Development Center.featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group

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. Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa

holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM.For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270-227-5225. Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, &individuals with Down syndrome. 6:30-8 PM on the third Monday of each month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky. For more, call Lana Dockery, phone number 270-564-0949, and email ldockery@comcast.net

Support Groups:

Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment. Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK).support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.

Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169. Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group - Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group.Women's Health and Wellness Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion.Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310. Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery.Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 PM. Are

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Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30pm. Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30,McCracken Public Library Meeting Room.For more information,contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132,kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823. Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247. “Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444 N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway. Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public,private,political,ideological,or religious affiliation. No dues,fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location,call 270-556-8873.

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Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information. Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031. Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters.This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group,call 270-442-1166. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on AM - Noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.

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Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving.Weekly meetings.Call to register 270-554-1915 TOPS Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. 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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Anger Management during Family Communication; Talking to your Teen by Kelly R. Penix, MSW, CSW Necco Treatment Director

nger is felt by all of us from time to time. It’s a natural emotion, right? So why do we have such a hard time expressing angry feelings? As human beings, we all feel anger and depending on the situation and our environment, we express anger in many different ways. Sometimes, how we express this strong emotion may not be the healthiest way for us or those around us, especially if we allow it to get to the point of full blown rage. All of us experience anger in different ways, especially teenagers who are struggling with hormones and a different array of new emotions. For some, your heart might start racing, or your body may start to feel hot and somewhat out of control. Others may withdraw and “shutdown”emotionally. Expressing yourself when angry is important but sometimes it requires acquiring the skills necessary to do so in a calm, rational way.

Step one to controlling anger The first step to controlling anger is being able to recognize when you are feeling it. If you go from calm to rage quickly, you miss the steps in between to allow yourself to calm down, regain control and respond in a positive way. This does not mean you’re not allowed to feel angry feelings or express the level of anger that you are feeling, it just means that you do so in a respectful way, keeping in mind the opinions and points of view of the other party. Holding anger in is never the solution because eventually those feelings are going to come out. As human beings and especially as teenagers, it is hard to talk and communicate when you’re angry. Oftentimes, parents make the mistake of trying to talk to their teens while one or both of them are angry and unable to communicate their feelings, wants, and needs effectively. The best thing a parent can do in a heated confrontation is to allow their teen to go to their room, or go outside, and calm down. Later, everyone needs to sit down together and discuss the incident. Although you may feel there are things you need to say that are important, doing so while angry will only escalate the situation and could likely be more harmful. www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 49

Coping Skills It’s also important for adults and teens to utilize coping skills when angry. These can be anything that distracts you from the situation and help lead you back to a state of calmness. Coping skills can include anything from taking a walk, counting to ten, taking deep breaths, going to your “happy place” in your mind, writing in a journal, listening to music, playing a game, to shopping, talking to friends about the problem, or exercising. One of the best ways to get rid of some of negative energy in your body when you’re angry is to exercise or do some type of physical activity. This will help you to regulate your adrenaline and will help release endorphins, which naturally make us feel

better. The important thing is to remove yourself from the anger trigger (whatever is making you angry) and utilize your coping skills until you can respond in a non-aggressive way. Of course, this is not always easy.That’s why it’s important to be in tune with your body and recognize the symptoms of anger. You may feel like there is a volcano in your stomach that is about to erupt or like you’re about to lose control. This is the time to walk away and change the situation. Only you have control of how you react when angry and the more often you stop, think, and utilize your coping skills before reacting, the more likely you will get a better result in the end.

Be firm and assertive An important part of utilizing coping skills includes communicating in an assertive way. At times when angry, you may respond in an aggressive manner (loud and threatening, refusing to validate how the other person is feeling), or in a passive manner (withdrawn and refusing to communicate, holding your feelings inside). By being assertive, you get your feelings communicated while giving respect to yourself and to the other person. Assertive communication means you communicate by speaking calmly but firmly. You make eye contact and acknowledge how the other person feels. This doesn’t mean you have to agree with them, it just means that you respect what they are saying. It’s also important to use “I” statements when communicating your feelings. By saying “you” it puts others on the defense. Saying “I am upset with how this conversation is going”is more constructive than saying “why are you always on my case”. It’s important to say what it is that you are upset about, how it makes you feel, and what you would like to change. The more “I” statements you use the better results you will achieve. So the next time you start to feel your blood pressure rising and your heart feels like it’s going to beat out of your chest because of anger you’re feeling, make the choice to take yourself out of the situation, calm down, and then assertively communicate your feelings. Try to be realistic and accept that others are the way they are, not how you wish they would be Don’t hold a grudge or hold on to resentful feelings because it will only make it harder to control your anger. You may end up transferring that anger on to someone or something that’s not the real target. Try to find humor in every situation and if you lose your temper, look at what you did well in the situation as well as what you could have done better: Try to make every situation is a learning experience. Know your triggers, avoid your triggers when possible, and utilize your coping skills! 50 • September2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

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Musical Education 2011-2012

he national press talks about the reduction of arts programming and education in our schools, yet here in western Kentucky students have many opportunities to experience the arts. We have the Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) with its own youth programs and choral opportunities. And, students in western Kentucky have many wonderful musical opportunities available to them through their school music programs. According to the National Association for Music Education, high schools with music programs have a graduation rate of 90.2% while schools without music programs have only a 72.9% graduation rate. Studying music in school and participating in music programs provides students with both academic and social benefits. In 2008 a Harvard-based study found that students who played musical instruments had higher scores in auditory discrimination, fine motor skills, vocabulary, and nonverbal reasoning.“I am proud of the music programs in this area and glad that my kids were able to participate,” says Amy Allen, owner of Harmony Road music school and Education Committee Chairperson on the PSO Board.“The teachers strive for excellence to help the children achieve the most that they can. The experiences they have with music build connections in brain cells in a way that few other disciplines will.”

Orchestra members. In this way, students experience the music from the vantage point of a Paducah Symphony Orchestra member. This program is co-sponsored by: Ethan Allen

Youth String Orchestra Workshop This is a new offering for the 20111/12 season. Students taking string instrument lessons prepare a specific piece of music and attend the workshop ready to rehearse the music with other student musicians, with PSO musicians serving as clinicians. Groupings of Beginning and Intermediate students from the workshop are offered the opportunity to perform next to the PSO musicians at the March 2012 Concert conducted by maestro Raffaela Ponti. This is sponsored by donations to the education Matching Fund of the PSO.

Master Class Series Master Classes are conducted during a PSO Concert weekend by the Concert Guest Artist or by PSO Principal Musicians. The clinician works with students on a piece of music or a technique, or gives an informative class for participants. The classes are free and open to the public

Young Artist Competition

Any student may request a free ticket to a single concert each season, subject to availability. Arrangements are made through the school music teacher.

Held in January each year, the competition showcases the best young musicians in grades 9 – 12 from KY and surrounding states.There are two divisions; one for pianists and one for other instrumentalists - hold auditions to choose a winner who will receive a scholarship and the opportunity to perform with the PSO at one of their season concerts.The competition is sponsored by Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation and Coca-Cola.

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Maestro Visits

The PSO offers a wide range of community outreach each year and much of that focuses on music education and appreciation for our youth.The music education program includes:

Free Student Ticket

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High School Senior Musician Awards The PSO gives a certificate award to the outstanding high school senior in vocal music and instrumental music divisions in each area school. Music teachers at each high school help choose the recipient of the award, usually presented at each school’s Senior Honors Day in the spring of each year.

Take a unique look into the man behind the music, his compositions, and how his music changed the world. Mozart himself will narrate his life story and music as the PSO performs. The PSO will also present a Petting Zoo Workshop for handson fun with the orchestral instruments students will see played on stage.

Ensembles in Schools A brass quintet, a string quartet, a wind trio, and a percussion ensemble, each composed of PSO Symphony members, are available for classroom performances or school assemblies. These groups also give commentary on their instruments and styles of music played. Individual schools arrange for these ensembles through the PSO office and pay a fee for the concert that partially covers the cost.

PSO Children’s Chorus The Paducah Symphony Children’s Chorus is the only children’s chorus in our region to perform with a professional orchestra. The group consists of two ensembles; the PSO Children’s Chorus (grades 3-8) and the PSO Youth Chorus (grades 9-12) and are chosen by audition to perform under the direction of Dr. Brad Almquist and Dr. Amy Aucoin. Performances include the PSO Christmas & Holiday POPS concert, a Winter Concert, and a Spring Concert. Additionally, they also perform at various community club meetings and events.

“Growing Up With Mozart”- Provided by Carson Center Class Act Series, Feb 17, 2012

Musical Story Time New this year, the PSO and the McCracken County Public Library are partnering for Musical Story Time, a program designed to promote music and literacy. This will take place during the month of September in front of students in both public and private schools in Paducah and McCracken Co. Library Storytellers and PSO Musicians perform a reading of a selected book with music at schools. The goals of the program are to motivate reading, encourage creativity, explore music and demonstrate the proper care of musical instruments. Some math and social studies connections are included in the script. Designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, Musical Story Time features a visit from time traveler, Maria Anna Mozart, a.k.a. Nannerl, who was the older sister of the great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. She will tell about her life during the 18th Century with her famous younger brother. Selected students will participate in dance, puppet and other visual activities "keeping time" with the music. Nannerl was a real person who lived to be 78 years old; she married a baron and raised seven children. She became a music teacher in a time when women were not allowed to have professional occupations. Nannerl was also a composer. Portrayed by musician and teacher, Amy Allen, Nannerl will read excerpts from letters which Wolfgang wrote to her. A copy of the featured book Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Mike Venezia will be given by the McCracken County Public Library to each participating classroom along with a CD of Mozart's music to be used as each teacher desires.

Fall 2011 - Presenting the "Mozart Edition" with a visit by Nannerl Mozart, sister to Wolfgang, for 3rd-5th graders in all area schools. Spring 2012 - Presenting "The Cat and the Fiddler" for Headstart Preschool and K-1st grade classes. You can schedule this free event at your school by emailing Retta Folsom rrfolsom@comcast.net or calling her at 5542071.To avoid confusion and overbooking, PSO and MCPL will not assist in scheduling. This program is made possible by an anonymous matching grant, several local donors and volunteers. It is supported in part by the Kentucky Arts Council, the City of Paducah, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information please contact Paducah Symphony Orchestra at 201 Broadway, Paducah at (270) 444-0065 or email info@paducahsymphony.org. their web site is www.paducahsymphony.org. 52 • September2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

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Skilled Nursing Facility Social Programs… its Not Just Bingo Anymore! by Cynthia Foster

Superior Care Home Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

t’s no secret, active minds and bodies facilitate physical and emotional health and well being at any age. For seniors, remaining active and socially engaged can play a major role in preventing, delaying or minimizing health risks and conditions associated with aging. Growing older doesn’t mean the enjoyment of life-long interests or the pursuit of unfulfilled dreams must end. Nor does it mean that discovering new interests and talents are unrealistic pursuits. When seniors remain connected, engaged and involved, life has purpose and meaning. Life can be “golden”.

For seniors living at home with physical or cognitive health issues, activity and social interaction often suffers.The result can be feelings of loneliness, hopelessness and isolation. Isolation can lead to lowered self-esteem and depression, which in turn can lead to more serious health issues. A vicious cycle is set into motion: A cycle that can quickly, and with little warning, have significant adverse effects on both seniors and family caregivers.

Out of Isolation and Enjoying Life Again Home may be where the heart is, but it is not always the best option for enjoying optimal quality of life. For seniors experiencing a temporary or chronic decline in medical, cognitive or physical health, today’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities offer environments, programs and care that can improve both physical and psychological health and well-being. Whether it’s a short-term residency for rehabilitation and

recovery, or a long-term care solution for chronic conditions, seniors can benefit from the social interaction, entertainment, and empowerment of personalized activity and social programs offered by quality skilled nursing facilities. Yes, you read it right. The right “nursing home” can bring seniors out of isolation and into a new world that restores, revitalizes and renews the human spirit.

We see it every day. • A resident, who with the help of a volunteer artist and a simple adaptation to a paint brush, paints for the first time in her life. • The joy when residents can treat pre-school children to a traditional tick-or treating adventure or Easter egg hunt. • The thrill of an evening drive to enjoy community

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traditions like the Dogwood Trail or Christmas in the Park. • The memories that are sparked by a community quilt show or a patriotic celebration and performance by a local celebrity. • A daughter who comments,“Today, my heart sang. For the first time, in a long time, Dad is looking to the future,” when her Dad admired his tomato plant and said,“Next year, I’ll plant two.”

It’s Not Just Bingo Anymore When you think of activities in senior communities and nursing facilities, chances are visions of Bingo dance in your head. We’ve learned that you don’t mess with Bingo. It remains a favorite weekly event. If there’s any doubt, take it off the social calendar and there will be an outcry of disappointment and disbelief. However, skilled nursing facilities serve an ever increasing population of individuals with diverse interests, needs and expectations. Likewise, successful social activity programs are evolving to meet those needs, offering the empowerment that comes with flexibility and choice. When evaluating a senior living or skilled nursing facility for yourself or a loved one, take a look at the social calendar. Social events and activities should be an integral part of the total plan of care. Programs should offer an array of group and self-directed activities that provide opportunities to enjoy interests and hobbies, and develop new skills and pursue new interests. Well-round, successful programs that encourage and promote quality of life will include:

Social Interaction Group activities should be offered to encourage the development of relationships with fellow residents and staff.They provide a sense of connection. A well-rounded program will involve community volunteers, promoting interaction with children, youth, church and community civic groups. Activities should bring the community to the resident.

Physical Activity Manual dexterity, balance, muscle tone, hand-eye coordination and brain health are all well-documented benefits of routine physical activity. Activities that are age-appropriate and take into account a variety of resident conditions and abilities can offer opportunities to improve physical fitness, independence and daily function. Crafts, gardening, electronic games, patio golf, corn-hole and flyswatter volley ball are not only fun, but also improve physical health, mental function and assist in the prevention of falls.

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Mental Fitness Activities stimulating memory are beneficial for both the mentally fit resident and those with dementia and declining cognitive abilities. Word and card games, puzzles, storytelling, scrapbooking and music can stimulate memories and instill a sense of pride, accomplishment and self-worth.

Spiritual Growth Church services, bible studies and spiritual musical performances provided by local church volunteer groups are essential elements of all programs.

Entertainment & Celebration Music is a universal language. The performing arts stir our souls. Birthdays are a call for celebration.Traditional holidays are meant to be shared. All are an integral part of our daily lives and should be offered routinely in a well-rounded activity program.

Technology and Seniors…Silver Surfers are Googling, Gaming & Going Social! Your Grandpa and Grandma are online! Facebook reports over 14 million users over the age of 65. In the last five years, the number of seniors actively using the Internet has increased by more than 55%. Google search, windows media player and Facebook are the top thee online destinations visited by people 65+. They’ve got mail, are paying bills, checking the weather and news, searching for healthcare information and sharing photographs. Seniors are connected.

have manual dexterity limitations, but with a little creativity, encouragement and assistance from facility staff and family, they can enjoy the benefits of technological advances. Technology is ageless!

Empowering Seniors to Experience Quality of Life When seniors enter a skilled nursing facility, even for a shortterm rehabilitation residency, they often experience a sense of loss…loss of independence, security and connection. Fear, isolation and low self-esteem may have replaced their sense of value and purpose. Through innovative, personalized social activity programs, nursing facilities are empowering seniors with choices and opportunities that restore confidence,nurture the human spirit and give new meaning and purpose to life.

Volunteer…Make A Connection and Enrich Your Life Would you like to make a difference in the life of a senior? Volunteer! Nursing facilities are always looking for volunteers of all ages to become a part of their communities. Perhaps you have a special talent. Or maybe you can give the gift of time. There are countless ways individuals of all ages can make a difference. Contact an activity director at a skilled nursing facility to learn more about how you can bring joy to a senior and at the same time enrich your life.

What does that mean for social activity programs in skilled nursing facilities? We have talked about the future and preparing for baby-boomers. Technology offerings are no longer about the future:To meet current needs and expectations, the future us now.

Sterling Silver Jewelry

How are innovative skilled nursing facilities preparing to meet the technology expectations of silver surfers?

Trunk Show

• Wii Games have been integrated into rehabilitation and activity programs. • Wi-Fi access is commonplace in many facilities. • Facilities are creating Facebook pages as a portal to stay connected and engage in conversation with residents, families and staff. • Facilities are offering resident e-mail programs and Skype to enhance a resident’s ability to stay connected with distant family and friends. • Notebooks and tablets are providing opportunities for residents to enjoy watching movies, reading and playing games as self-directed activity pursuits. Don’t underestimate seniors and technology. Some may

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McCracken County Extension invites you to their Fall Fest Open House

he McCracken County UK Extension Office is pleased to bring a Fall Fest Open House on September 22, from 5 - 7pm. It will take place at the Extension Office on Olivet Church Road. The event will be both indoors and outdoors. “You can expect to receive free food, entertainment for kids and learn about how to get more involved with the Extension service and find out what they do,” said Robert Tashjian, an Extension Agent well known for his work with 4-H and other extension events. “It is a good way for people to come out and learn about the Extension service as a resource for the future. Our goal is to increase our clientele base and provide services to as many people in the area as we can. Hopefully a few of the new faces we meet on September 22 will become club members or take a class with us this year.”

by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine Staff

To begin gathering interest, the Extension office hosted a field day this summer which was a great success and filled with activities for kids of all ages.“We made omelets, introduced kids to robotics, electric circuit kits, had them make their own smoothies and look at snakes, reptiles and even pet a skunk,” said Tashjian.“It is neat to see people light up with something as simple as making an omelet. Feedback is sometimes surprising, as people may not realize that adding a little water to your egg can make it rise and add fluffiness.” Farmers were able to go out in the fields and explore different plots such as the ideal way to grow corn and test hay. Other exhibits featured quilting and canning. “We are hoping that the Fall Fest Open House will be like a mini field day to highlight what we offer in McCracken County to our citizens,” said Tashjian. The options are limitless.

Something fun for kids of all ages At the Fall Fest Open House, there will be activities for youth similar to those available at a fall festival. “We will have a fishing pond where they drop a little fishing pole over and fish for a prize. There will be other popular activities such as face painting,” said Tashjian. There will also be hands-on activities for people who are interested in being homemakers, master gardeners or those interested in landscape design.“If peo56 • September2011 www.purchaseparenting.com

word out that this is what your tax dollars are paying for and we are a free service.”

Clubs cover a wide variety of interests Members of the community who attend the open house can find out about homemaker clubs that meet in the daytime, evening and on weekends.“If someone is interested in canning, couponing, sewing or quilting, there are folks that can get them signed up,” said Tashjian. Youth between nine and nineteen can find out about the 4-H which offers skills training, community service opportunities, camps, contests and competitions. There is even a country ham club! “Kids select a ham and learn the entire process of curing hams,”

ple want to they can bring a sample of something that may be dying in their garden or a plant that has a disease or pest issue. Our agents and specialists will be able to diagnose it or have a sample sent off to Princeton to find out exactly what is happening,” said Tashjian. The idea is to bring the Extension’s services to the community.“We want to get the

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said Tashjian. Another option is the horse club where you can get involved in riding and showing.“One of our biggest clubs deals with shooting sports and we have kids that are interested in shooting a bow and arrow, pistol or rifle,” Tashjian explained. “Our main focus is safety. Kids learn to treat each firearm they operate as if it is loaded. They shoot at a paper target and take their scores. The dog club is also popular. Kids come together and bring their dogs to the club where they learn about dog anatomy, hear a veterinarian speak, and get tips from a dog trainer. Members work with their dogs on agility exercises such as going up and down a seesaw.”

experts to come out and give them ideas and plans for landscaping. With the tight economy many people are trying to save a buck and do as much as they can by themselves. When they can come out to the open house the Horticulture Agent or a master gardener will work with them on design and maintenance plans that use local plants and trees, and take into account local weather patterns,” said Tashjian. The best part is the services are completely free “The Extension agents are employees of the University of Kentucky and everyone has at least a bachelor’s degree; the majority have a master’s degree in their specialty field,” said Tashjian.

The Fall Open House leaves citizens with lasting memories. “Some of the favorite things we have on hand are the antique tractors and families come in and get their picture taken on them,” said Tashjian. If you live in the city you may not often get to experience the farm and see the equipment so it is nice to be able to have everyone touch it and ask questions or pose for a picture. Kids enjoy climbing on the hay bales.

If there are questions that the agents cannot answer, they are able to quickly reach specialists at the university to help you out.“Say there is a raccoon in your garage and you want to know what to do; we can find the people you need to call for animal control,” said Tashjian. We have experts available by phone to provide answers to your questions and concerns. Another common concern in this area is honey bees and the Extension agents know people that will come to your home to take care of that as well.

At the Fall Fest Open House, you will walk away with a lot of new knowledge. “Homeowners pay a lot of money for

All ages can benefit from learning about the Extension services. Extension offices are found in all 120 counties through-

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out the state of Kentucky so it is not just McCracken County. Hosts of this event want to offer the services to everyone whether you live in the county or not. “We hope to see folks from, McCracken County, Southern Illinois or even Marshall County,” said Tashjian. “Feel free to come down and utilize the services we have on offer. Everyone is welcome to come in and check us out.”

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Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery by Jamie Lober Purchase Parenting and Family Magazine Staff

n fall, families start to think of football and soccer. Cross country is in full swing and basketball season is starting soon. All that time on the practice field and court, coupled with game after game can put a lot of strain on young growing bodies.Too often young people experience injuries that prevent them from playing and fulfilling their athletic dreams. Injury prevention is the number one way to keep your athlete healthy and playing at their best. When you understand how to prevent injury by stretching and warming up appropriately, and recognize what recovery should entail, you are more likely to stay safe through the sportsfilled season. The biggest piece of advice is to take time in the months before the sport begins to start pre-training to get ready and gradually build up the muscles and stamina you will need. “I see a lot of kids that go out on the first day of prac-

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tice for cross country, run four to five miles and end up with an injury,” said Dr. Brian Kern with OIK Orthopedic Group of Western Kentucky. “You’re better off if you start by training lightly and build up to longer distances”. Running is not the only sport that can be compromising.“I see baseball players go out and throw 100 pitches on the first practice as opposed to starting two months in advance and gradually working up to it,” said Kern. These kids have a much higher likelihood of ending up in the doctor’s office and off the field.

Prepare for victory. “On game day or practice day, stretching is crucial and has been shown to decrease the number of injuries,” said Kern. You should handle your body with care. “I encourage everyone to use moist heat prior to any activity if you have an area that is of concern because it increases blood

RICE RICE is a general good rule of thumb for any type of injury, but ankles in particular. “Rest, ice, compression and elevation,”explained Kern. Some doctors use the acronym PRICE and the P stands for protection.“Rest means getting off the limb that is injured; ice is icing it; compression is taping the ankle down to prevent swelling; and then you elevate the limb,” said Kern.

Healing is individualized

flow and loosens the area to prepare for exercise,” said Kern. Do not rush things. “Initially, start up with a jog or something to get your heart rate elevated and spend a fair amount of time concentrating on stretching.” Drink up, even if you are not thirsty.“You need to start a couple days beforehand, drinking a lot of water or Gatorade, to avoid cramps from dehydration,” Kern advised. “It does not suffice to just start drinking the day of the game. I also advise icing your muscles after a strenuous practice or a game.”

“For stress fractures, you are looking at potentially being out six weeks to three months; minor sprains and strains, you are looking at seven to ten days; and for an ACL injury, the patient is pretty much out for the season,” said Kern. If you have an area that is giving you pain, you should ice for about seventy-two hours after the injury. “If you do it too long, you can get a thermal burn where you feel the skin get numb and get a burn so you should ice for twenty minutes, take it off for forty minutes to an hour and then put the ice on for another twenty minutes,” said Kern. Space it out and it will help decrease swelling.

Overuse and prevention The most common mistake is overuse and the best prevention strategy is cross-training. “If you are a runner, I advise you not run every single day; if you can find two to three days out of the week to ride a bike, swim or mix it up by doing some biometrics exercise, it helps you maintain cardiovascular fitness and strength, and prevents overuse injuries,” said Kern. Remember that playing through pain is not the way to go.“Pain is your body’s way of telling you that there is something wrong and you need to acknowledge that,” said Kern. If you suspect something might be wrong, you can take advantage of the local sports clinic on Saturday mornings from 9 - 11am where any athlete that wants to be seen can come in for a free evaluation and set of x-rays. “More often than not, someone got hurt that week and comes in that Saturday because they want somebody with a medical background to tell them if they are okay to play or not and what to do,”said Kern.We hope that a visit to a free clinic will also eliminate an athlete playing on a serious injury and potentially causing a lifetime injury. www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 61

Injured or not, nutrition matters. “You should be getting a good balance of carbohydrates in advance of an activity,” said Kern. Staying away from sodas can also be helpful in giving you an edge. Most importantly, give yourself a chance to recuperate.“After a football game, the next day you should take off,” said Kern. Have a routine. “Recovery is about stretching after you are done, icing if necessary, tending to any areas that may be of concern if you are worried about an injury and resting,” said Kern. Know that it is normal to be sore after an athletic event but there is a difference between soreness and pain.“If you are sore for a day or two afterwards, that is fairly normal but if you are having pain that does not seem to go away, it is a sign that you need to seek medical treatment,” said Kern. If you see an orthopedist, you can expect him or her to take a good history and do a physical exam.“We inspect the area, palpate the area, check for range of motion, look for any deformities or abnormalities, check muscle strength and often times we take x-rays looking for any type of fracture, subluxation or soft tissue masses that may be present,” said Kern. Rarely, a patient may need an MRI.The vast majority of athletic injuries are treated with conservative management, whether that is a period of rest or activity modification. If not, short-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication for seven to ten days, a short course of physical therapy or some kind of bracing may be indicated. “More than ninety percent get better just with physical therapy,” said Kern. Parents need to be cautious too, whether they are being weekend warriors or trying to do things they did when they were younger.“They need to focus even more on the stretching beforehand and acknowledge that as you get to be in your forties, fifties and sixties that you start to have some problems and your body catches arthritis, tendonitis and problems with tendons and ligaments,” said Kern. Though changes in bones and joints are normal, nobody has to suffer from sports injuries when they take precautions and know how to treat appropriately in the case of an accident.

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unday, September 11, is National Grandparents Day. Although it’s not a national holiday it is observed by the US but it’s origin is a bit hard to pin down. Some people consider it to have been first proposed by Michael Goldgar in the 1970’s after he visited his aunt in an Atlanta nursing home, Spending $11,000 of his own money in lobbying efforts to have the day officially recognized, he made 17 trips to Washington DC over a seven-year span to meet with legislators. Others consider Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, a housewife in West Virginia, to have been the main driver for the day of observance. Throughout the 1970’s McQuade worked hard to educate the people about the important contributions senior citizens made and the contributions that they would be willing to make if asked. She also urged people to adopt a grandparent, not for one day a year and not for material giving, but for a lifetime of experience.

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In any event National Grandparents Day was finally signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Marian McQuade received a phone call from the White House to advise her of this event. Many people believe that National Grandparents Day was inspired by her efforts. A presidential proclamation on September 6, 1979, made this day official – it designated Sunday, September 9, 1979, (being the “first Sunday of September following Labor Day”) as National Grandparents Day. Each year the President is requested to issue a proclamation to: designate the first Sunday in September after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day; and to call on people, groups and organizations to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Families with living grandparents are especially blessed. Each grandparent fills a unique role in a child’s development, providing both love and a window into family history. Honor the elders in your family this Grandparents Day, and all through the year. Try these suggestions to help build and maintain these special relationships.

Nurturing the Relationship Like all relationships worth having, those between children and their grandparents take time and attention. Do your part by providing plenty of opportunities for interaction, both in person and otherwise. Even if you are divorced, the value your child can obtain from a grandparent is worth putting aside any disputes you may have with former in-laws.

Setting Limits on Grandparents Many grandparents will follow your parenting example and enforce your rules with the children. To the few who try to impose their own child rearing methods, explain that this undermines your authority and confuses the children. Ask for their cooperation, stressing how much you value their relationships with your child.

Distance Busters Grandparents who live far away require more creativity to maintain strong contact. Besides visits, use telephone calls, email, regular mail, and internet video communication to keep ties strong. The more consistent and frequent the distant contact, the easier it will be to make the most of in-person visits.

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gestions, see “Things to Do with Grandparents,”accompanying this article.

One-On-One vs. Family Time Try to spend time together as an extended family, but balance it with one-on-one time between each grandchild and grandparent.

Parent / Grandparent Relations Don’t allow your disputes with parents or in-laws to cloud your children’s relationships with their grandparents. Children size people up with amazing accuracy, and besides, grandparents may well treat a grandchild better than they treat you.

Understanding Grandparents’ Limitations Help your children to understand that Grandma may tire more easily than they do, and that Grandpa may need assistance with walking or other basic skills. Don’t burden grandparents with child care beyond their physical or emotional limits.

Avoiding Jealousy A child who develops an especially close relationship to a grandparent may seem, at times, to prefer that grandparent to her actual parents. Be assured that your child still loves you as much as ever, just as your love for one child is undiminished by the birth of another.

Dealing With Sickness and Death Our time with elderly relatives is limited and often complicated by physical and/or mental declines. Explain illnesses, including dementia, emphasizing the need for continued contact, love and respect. Understand that children may mourn a death differently than adults. A child may suddenly develop behavior problems or become reclusive. Give children a chance to discuss sad feelings, and seek professional help in extreme situations.

Grandparents Who Have Passed If your family’s grandparents have died, look for other seniors to “grandparent” your child. Older relatives, especially those without grandchildren of their own, may welcome the chance to develop a stronger relationship with your child. Consider programs offered by local retirement homes or libraries that match children with senior volunteers. Grandparents are a precious gift to an already loving family. Make the most of them! Everyone will benefit right now, and your children will have memories to cherish the rest of their lives. www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 65

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Kentucky’s New Unbridled Learning by Joy Navan Navan Consulting

Note: This is the first in a series of articles that will examine important components of Kentucky’s latest educational reform measures.

ost of us are familiar with Kentucky’s KERA educational reform act of 1990, which committed the Commonwealth to broad, equitable changes in education that fostered excellence and the development of capable lifelong learners. Senate Bill 1 (SB1), enacted in 2009, represents a number of new educational initiatives with the goal of raising the quality of education at all levels, from preschool and elementary grades through the college years. It is important to note that we are not “throwing the baby out with the bath water.” Kentucky children made tremendous gains and their teachers grew professionally because of KERA. After 20 years, SB1 infuses more rigor and provides better monitoring to ensure that we as a society continue to do what is right for our kids.This article explores a few of the bill’s features that are currently under implementation. Future issues will share more information that will help parents and the community in becoming proactive supporters of their children and schools.

High Academic Standards Kentucky’s Core Academic Standards have as their foundation the best and highest standards in the country. Benchmarked to international standards, the goal is to promote student learning to a level that prepares them for successful college and career experiences. Through their

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demonstration of high achievement of the standards, we expect students to reach the following learning goals: • Communication skills necessary to function in a complex and changing civilization • Knowledge to make economic, social and political choices • Understanding of governmental processes as they affect the community, the state and the nation • Sufficient self-knowledge and knowledge of their mental health and physical wellness • Sufficient grounding in the arts to enable each student to appreciate their cultural and historical heritage • Sufficient preparation to choose and pursue their life’s work intelligently • Skills to enable students to compete favorably with students in other states and other parts of the world. (Kentucky Core Academic Standards, 2010).

High Expectations for Schools In addition to challenging content and appropriate learning goals, Senate Bill 1 expects schools to maintain high expectations for students, to develop students’ necessary skills to meet the standards, to increase the rates of student attendance and retention, to address mental or physical health barriers that students may have that prevent their learning, and to be accountable in educating students to make successful transitions to postsecondary education and careers. It is clear that schools need the support and involvement of the community to address the mandate of the legislation.

Engaged communities are those that understand the components of SB1, that echo its high expectations for children, and that are actively involved in school financial support and governance.

The Role of Parents What can parents do in light of Kentucky’s Unbridled Learning initiatives? First, educate yourselves about the reforms. As stated earlier, in the next few issues of Purchase Parenting and Family we will learn more about the provisions of the legislation. In the meantime, ask questions of your school, such as, What needs does my student have in terms of learning to his or her potential? How can I support unbridled learning at home? How can I help my child’s teacher or school to meet Kentucky’s learning goals? Additionally, help your child to develop healthy habits that will ensure good school attendance. Communicate with your child’s teacher if you feel there are issues that may cause you child to underachieve. It truly does take a village to educate a child. Become a part of your child’s learning village today! Reference: Kentucky Core Academic Standards, 2010. http://www.education. ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Res ources/Program+of+Studies/Kentucky+Core+Academic+Standards.htm

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Making Weight Loss Work! - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) by Angela Hatton Purchase Parenting and Family Staff

ina Moore, of Mayfield, reached a milestone in 2010 in a long personal journey. That’s when Moore was named the TOPS Queen for the state of Kentucky.“TOPS”stands for “Taking Off Pounds Sensibly.” It’s a non-profit support group for people trying to reach a healthy weight.TOPS is unique in that it doesn’t push its own food brand, fads, or formulas on its members. Participants develop a weight-loss plan that fits their health needs with their doctor or a licensed dietician. They attend TOPS for motivation and affirmation. Moore joined her local TOPS in Mayfield in 1993.She told me her children urged her to do it, and paid for her first month’s membership. Moore was honest about her own difficulty in losing weight. “I struggled with my weight for a long time, even after I joined TOPS,” she said. Surgery on a valve in her heart, and the installation of a pacemaker to regulate her heartbeat were catalysts for Moore to lose the weight she had been carrying. Moore worked to lose 76 pounds. She said it took staying focused and dedicated to keeping to her diet plan. Reducing her weight has cleared years of high blood pressure problems; she no longer has to take medication for that condition. She’s also been able to keep her weight at or near 198 pounds for two years. Now, she is working on a new goal of getting to 188 pounds.

Realistic, Practical help The goal of TOPS is to help people get healthy in a realistic and practical way. Recent Kentucky state health statistics show

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the staggering need for awareness about weight management. According to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 67 percent of adults in the commonwealth were overweight or obese in 2007, the most recent year studied. Obesity made up a staggering 30 percent, or roughly a third of the state. Perhaps more concerning is the increase of obesity in children, which has risen to 21 percent.This has led to the development of illnesses in children which had previously only been seen in adults.The Cabinet lists health problems associated with obesity as the following: “Coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer (endometrial, breast, and colon), hypertension (high blood pressure), dyslipidemia (high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides), stroke, liver and gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and underlying bone within a joint), gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility).” The good news is that many organizations across Kentucky are working to reduce obesity rates. Healthcare providers have begun offering discount incentives on plans to people who eat well and exercise. Schools are increasing nutrition education and partnering with local farms to provide fresh produce to children. Municipalities are constructing more walking trails and bike routes in their communities. Local hospitals and health departments offer free classes on healthy living.TOPS is a part of the change, with 1,766 members in the state. In 2010,TOPS members lost a total of 8,835 pounds.

Plenty of local success stories Bonnie Rose, TOPS coordinator for Kentucky, has seen many success stories. One that stands out to her is John Gill of Russellville, who lost 102 pounds. “He had battled his weight since the age of six, he's probably in his 50s now . . . . He was taking medication for blood pressure, cholesterol and was borderline diabetic, (and) his esteem was at an alltime low. He sometimes wondered whether life was worth it. After losing the weight he no longer takes any medication,” Rose said. Moore said that she’s proof people can lose weight without diet pills or surgery. To those who are thinking about starting a diet plan, she said, “Make up your mind that you’re going to stick to a diet, and don’t skip meals. I eat three meals a day.” She also recommends finding a TOPS group. She said that her fellow TOPS members have become like a family. Rose said people are more likely to be successful if they join a group.“In a group you have support of people in the same condition and they understand what you are going through,” she said. TOPS welcomes prospective members to come to one meeting for free and check out the group before they join. To locate the nearest TOPS meeting to you, go to tops.org or call Carol Dublin at 270-804-7259.

31 local chapters There are 31 TOPS chapters west of Bowling Green in Kentucky, according to Carol Dublin, TOPS Area Captain. Dublin said TOPS groups meet once a week. Meetings start with a private weigh-in, followed by a program presented by the group leader. The programs are focused on healthy living, with topics such as eating habits, portion control, health conditions, and physical fitness. Men, women, and children over the age of seven can join TOPS. Dues are $26 a year for membership in the national organization, with nominal monthly chapter fees. Dublin said the monthly fees are typically $5 or $6. Contests are a popular way for chapters to encourage their members. “For example, there might be a holiday contest such as Easter,” Dublin explained.“For every pound you lose, you paint an egg, and at the end of six weeks, whoever has the most eggs is the winner.” Each year, the nine TOPS divisions in Kentucky choose a weight-loss winner, and from those winners a state ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ are picked. Winners are measured by weight range, and it doesn’t matter how long they have taken to reach their goal, Dublin told me. www.purchaseparenting.com September2011 • 69

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Are You Really Hungry? The Emotional Aspect of Overeating by Dr. Sarah Shelton

wo primary Eating Disorders, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulemia Nervosa, have been highlighted in mainstream media to a widespread degree. Indeed, when most people think of Psychologists and eating, these two specific conditions would first come to mind. Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by extreme restriction of food intake and/or extreme exercise. Bulemia Nervosa is characterized by binge eating followed by purging. While these two disorders are very important health concerns that Psychologists treat, there are a variety of other conditions related to appetite and eating with which people struggle. Many Americans find themselves struggling with food, having a love/hate relationship. From a public health perspective, we know that roughly 63% of Americans are overweight with 27% of that group being obese, posing serious health risks including diabetes, high blood pressure, high

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family celebrations. For these reasons, food is connected in our minds to strong associations with images, senses, emotions, and memories. The social component becomes part of our personal experiences of the past, and so this association carries over into the present. Overeating occurs for many different reasons, but a common psychological reason for consuming too much food is to reduce stress, boredom,anxiety,loneliness,and depression. Some estimates reflect that as much as 75% of overeating is emotionally driven. From this perspective, it makes perfect sense that Health Psychologists would play a critical role in helping individuals with their food and eating behaviors. A related and complicating psychological factor that accompanies emotional eating and overeating is that many report feeling shame,guilt,and selfloathing in response to their eating habits.This creates a viscous cycle that can be very difficult to escape. Interestingly, the foods that people tend to crave for psychological reasons are usually the least healthy and the most caloric. Carbohydrates, refined starch, and high sugar content characterize the convenient comfort foods, like chips and cookies that tend to be at the top of the list for emotionallydriven overeaters. These types of foods raise serotonin (a “feel good” hormone) levels in the brain. When serotonin is low, we can feel sad and without energy. When serotonin is high, it produces a sense of happiness, well-being, and energy. However, this shortterm gain produces a longterm trade off in the form of unwanted pounds and additional negative emotions.

tive eating habits. Appetite has both a physiological as well as a perceptual component. Health Psychologists specialize in altering perceptions that affect and are affected by physical processes, including pain, and in the case of overeating, hunger. Treatment is individually tailored to the patient’s specific clinical presentation and may involve hypnosis, teaching coping skills to manage negative emotions, enhancing impulse control, and devising alternative behavioral responses that do not have to involve food as the solution to the problem. If you have been struggling with your relationship with food and believe that, as most people report, there are underlying emotional factors at play, consult with a Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist with expertise in eating disorders and food behaviors. Given the serious health problems that are linked to being overweight or obese, it could be a critical step toward the physical and emotional wellness that you deserve to enjoy. This article is a paid advertisement.

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Paducah International Raceway . . . .Page 36

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Paducah Jazzercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46

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Four Rivers Behavorial Health . . . . .Page 11

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

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Paducah Pediatric Dentistry . . . . . . . .Page 66

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