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Letter From the Editor

After 42 Years, Janet Ashby Retires From Community Montessori

or the past 42 years, Janet Ashby has been the driving force behind Community Montessori and Montessori Middle School of Kentucky. She helped found Community with like-minded parents in 1970, and MMSK in 1994. Ashby – the only director in the schools’ history – has relished a rewarding job, but a demanding one. Now, she is doing something almost as challenging – she’s letting go. She retired after the school year. Especially hard were the last two weeks at Community. “It hit me that I was turning this over to another generation, one that I have so much confidence in. Still, it was hard to let go,” she said. But she won’t be letting go of the

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is the Business Administrator. With them at the helm, Ashby will be nearby if her counsel is needed – she lives on the Stone Road property where MMSK sits. Janet Ashby & friend “The longterm goal is to bring the whole campus together on Stone Road,” Ashby said. “We are committed to fundraising through private donations and not by raising tuition.” Besides that, what’s next for Ashby? “I think I’ll read for a year and then decide,” she with her infectious laugh. Sounds like a well-deserved plan. Y

memories amassed over a lifetime. There is much for her to cherish. “I feel so rewarded,” said Ashby, whose sons Joe, now 44, and Jeremy, 32, attended Community. “I was looking for an alternative for my sons. I wanted something that gave them the freedom to explore and to pursue their own interests. “Montessori provided that for them and all our students. “When our students leave us, they know their strengths and can recognize the strengths in others.” Ashby leaves big shoes to fill – in fact it will take six feet to fill them. Her position has been split into three jobs – Debby Thompson and Vivian Langfeld are the Education Administrators at Community and MMSK, respectively, and Ann Evans

Short Stuff Fourth of July Festival, Pet Photo Contest Winner, Countdown to Kindergarten & Recipe of the Month Get Outta Town Explore our favorite attractions and hidden gems all within a couple of hours of the Bluegrass. Splish Splash Make your child’s birthday a big splash with a wet and wild party. Special Care Medically fragile kids find their needs met at The Kidz Club. Dealing With Loss Help your child grieve after the death of a beloved pet.

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On the Cover Joseph Babcock, 7, son of Caragh and Carl of Lexington, is all ready to celebrate the 4th of July.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

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Pet Contest Winner Announced

turtles – D.J. and Sneaky. ans of 9-year-old Michael “He loves animals and when I Jackson and his dog A.J. heard about the contest I asked dominated the voting in the him if he wanted to enter,” Dara first Lexington Family Magazine said. Pet Photo Contest. “Anytime he That earned can do anything Michael firstwith pets, he’s place and a $100 very excited.” gift certificate He was even to Animal Care more excited Clinic, the when he learned contest sponsor. that he had won. Michael is a “He actually fourth graderkind of to-be at Maxwell screamed, Elementary and saying, “I can’t the son of Dara believe I won,’” and Michael Pet Photo Contest winner Michael Jackson Sr. The Jackson, 9, with his Mini-Doberman, A.J. Dara said. The photo of younger Michael Michael and is a big-time D.J. earned 34.3% of the vote, animal lover, according to his followed by Heather Kinney and mother. Nikki Hansen, who each received Along with A.J., an 8-month-old 14.3%. Y Mini-Doberman, Michael has two

Kids Eye View Contest Offers Young ‘Photogs’ $100 Cash Prize

ot children at home who love to take photos? Then this is the contest for them. School-age kids are invited to display their photography skills – and get a chance at a $100 cash prize – in Lexington Family Magazine’s first Kids Eye View Photo Contest. The contest is open to children 6-14. Young “photogs” are encouraged to submit their best photo of “Out and About.” Kids can submit photos from vacations, trips to the pool, hikes in the woods, or from the ballfield, playground or even their backyard. The contest begins July 1. Participants can submit photos to www.lexingtonfamily.com before Aug. 19. Voting runs until Sept. 30. The $100 cash prize goes to the photographer who receives the most votes. Info: 223-1765 or visit www.lexingtonfamily. com. Y

4th of July Parade

usic, fireworks and fun are back for the Fourth of July Festival in downtown Lexington. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of events in Lexington. Monday, July 2 Noon – Great American Pie Contest, Ice Cream Social and Young At Heart Jazz Band. Cheapside Park. Tuesday, July 3 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Patriotic Music Concert. Young At Heart will perform at Gratz Park. 8 p.m. – The Lexington Philharmonic and Lexington Singers perform at Transylvania University and Gratz Park. Wednesday, July 4. 7:30 a.m. – Bluegrass 10,000 Foot Race. Downtown. Following the award ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Main Street and Fifth Third Bank.

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9 a.m.-6 p.m. – Downtown Street Festival. Entertainment sites at Cheapside Park, the CentrePointe lot, Phoenix Park, Upper Courthouse Plaza and the History Museum on Short Street. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Kids Zone. Free craft activities Billboard parking lot on the corner of Short Street and North Limestone. 2 p.m. – Fourth of July Parade. From Midland Avenue to Main Street and Broadway. 6-7:45 p.m. – Mama’s Blue Dress concert. Main Street and Minter Way. 8-10 p.m. – Swing Street performance. 10 p.m. – Fireworks. Thursday, July 5 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Central Bank Thursday Night Live features music by Better Off Dead from at Cheapside Park. Saturday, July 7

2:30-10 p.m. – Red, White & BOOM Concert, featuring Josh Turner, Darryl Worley, Love & Theft, Jana Kramer, Kristin Kelly and more. Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Tickets are $7 for adults, children 12 & under enter free but still need a ticket. 10 p.m. – Fireworks. Y

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Great American Date Nights Enjoy classic cars, classic hits and classic films. Free with Zoo admission. Music at 7 p.m. Film at sundown July 14: Music by Caribou. Film: American Graffiti July 28: Music by The Headstones & Elvis Tribute Artist Don Goodfleisch Film: Viva Las Vegas

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my new heartbeat hate looking for a new pediatrician. It reminds me too much of dating. And I thought when I got pregnant I could be done with that awful, awkward, consistently disastrous scene. Our pediatrician is moving to a new practice that does not take our insurance. We are being dumped due to our medical coverage. That’s a break-up line I’ve never been given before. “It’s not you, dear – it’s your HMO.”

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Finding a Pediatrician Is Like Dating I’m acting strong, but it’s just a facade. We would take him back in a heartbeat. I’m trying to resist being bitter. Making a list of desirable traits in a pediatrician reads like an eHarmony ad: “Looking for a good match. Kind, good listener, available for long talks even in the middle of the night. We understand you will need to see other people, as long as we remain a priority. Must love kids.” That should be a given. A pediatrician who doesn’t like kids sends up a giant red flag. Even if the perfect pediatrician rides up on a white horse, you then have to worry about being a good girlfriend – I mean, patient. You want to ask the right 6 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

as a doctor he must be pulling in a nice paycheck, you still end up paying the bill every time you see each other. I am a long-termcommitment-kind of mom. When we choose to let someone into our medical records, we expect them to be there for the long haul. The next pediatrician we meet will hear my honest plea. “We are looking for something real. Not just a twice-a-year kind of thing. “We need someone who will be there when we call, someone we can grow with and who knows how to ease our fears and worries. “Are you that person?” If security doesn’t escort me from the office, we might have a winner. Y

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readers have spoken and the nominees are in. Now, it’s time to pick the winners, which will be decided by your votes. To participate in the our third annual Family Favorites Awards campaign, visit our web site to vote for your favorites in a variety of categories. Those include favorite summer camp, favorite birthday party place, favorite day trip, favorite kid friendly restaurant and more. And here’s the best part – by casting a ballot you are automatically entered in a drawing for four tickets to Holiday World!

July [at] BabyBumpLexington.com Win a One-of-a-Kind Baby Shower Wreath: The Witches Broom Custom Florals created a unique wreath of diapers, bottles, rattles and more for one lucky Baby Bump reader. Enter on Facebook to win this decorative prize of baby necessities. Evidence-Based Birth: Lexington nurse and motherof-two Rebecca Dekker discusses her blog and mission to help women understand their rights and options in the delivery room. Smile for the Camera: Tips for taking maternity and newborn photos from Lexington photographer Robin Allen. First-Aid Essentials: Be prepared for your baby’s first sniffles or fever by stocking your medicine cabinet with items from this helpful checklist.

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etting ready for the school year has never been more fun thanks to Countdown to Kindergarten. For the second summer in a row, incoming Fayette County Public Schools kindergarten students can take part in many free or low-cost events to prepare for their first year of school. Countdown to Kindergarten is sponsored by Fayette County Public Schools, Child Care Council of Kentucky, PNC Foundation and United Way of the Bluegrass. Any child registering to start kindergarten in August 2012 at one of Fayette County School’s 34 elementary schools can participate. These students will receive a letter welcoming them to school and explaining Countdown to Kindergarten. Students also will receive a coupon for a free T-shirt. The T-shirt can be picked up at any Lexington Public Library branch, and will be the child’s tickets into any of the events throughout the summer. Events began in June and will continue until the school year begins. Upcoming activities include: t ABC’s of Kindergarten at Lexington Public Library Northside Branch. Explore fun-filled activity stations to learn about matching, sorting and letter identification. t Swimming at Southland, Tates Creek, Woodland and Castlewood pools. Free admission for incoming kindergartners with T-shirt. t The Lexington Philharmonic at Central Branch Library. Watch performances and do some exciting activities. t Ocean Life Explorations at the Living Arts and Science Center. Observe live ocean creatures and create marine life art to take home. t The Great Kindergarten Adventure at YMCA Bar Y Camp. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, stories, songs and more. t A Day at The Explorium. Enjoy exhibits at the Explorium and special science demonstrations. t “Going to School” Rally with the Lexington Legends Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Information booths and fun activities will be available for students and families. For a complete list of the activities offered all summer, visit www.uwbg.org , www.fcps.net/kindergarten or www. childcarecouncilofky.com.Y

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Exploring the Region By Laurie Evans ne of the great things about Lexington is that we are just a one-sippy-cup-drive away from all sorts of interesting attractions. We’ve got Cincinnati and Louisville only 75 miles away, plus dozens of state parks featuring fascinating caves to explore, beautiful lakes and rivers to splash in, and mountains and valleys to drive, bike or hike through. Head east, west, north or south, and you’ll find a full day’s worth of fun for your family. Check out our guide to fun in the region with links to all of your favorite destinations plus information on hidden gems you may have overlooked.

Cincinnati Well-Known Attractions

• Cincinnati Zoo / http://cincinnatizoo.org • Cincinnati Museum Center (Three museums and IMAX theatre) / www.cincymuseum.org • The Newport Aquarium / www.newportaquarium.com

Hidden Gems Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park – Step inside and you’ll think you’ve been transported to another world full of plants your kids have probably never seen. Go before July 15 and you can see the “On the Wings of Harmony” Butterfly Show, and walk through a room filled with thousands of live butterflies. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $4 kids, $6 adults. / www.butterflyshow.com Jungle Jim’s International Market – How about taking a day trip to a grocery store? Called a “theme park of food,” this grocery store in Fairfield, Ohio features animatronic jungle creatures, a waterfall, a 1,000-gallon sea food tank, Candy Land and a rock band made up of General Mills cereal mascots. / www.junglejims.com Coney Island – This is a smaller, less expensive amusement park that includes a giant pool with four big slides and all of your favorite classic amusement park rides such as a Ferris wheel, bumper boats on Lake Como and Dodgem cars. / www.coneyislandpark.com 10 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Louisville Well-Known Attractions • Louisville Zoo / www.louisvillezoo.org • Louisville Science Center / www.louisvillescience.org • Louisville Slugger Museum / www.sluggermuseum.com

Hidden Gems Louisville Mega Cavern – Did you ever wonder what’s under the Louisville Zoo? A 100-acre limestone cavern, that’s what! It’s a giant man-made cavern that you can tour in an SUV-pulled tram while you learn about the history of the limestone mine and its current use as a recycling facility. There is also an indoor zip line, and at Christmas you can tour “Lights Under Louisville” in your own car. / www.louisvillemegacavern.com Waterfront Park – One of the best free options in Louisville is Waterfront Park, right on the Kentucky River. Features include an Adventure Playground, a replica of the Belle of Louisville and a waterpark complete with water cannons, fish sculptures and other toys. The waterpark is open May-September, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Fun Farm – Just 15 minutes from Louisville in Southern Indiana, The Fun Farm offers seven paintball fields, outdoor laser tag and a 21-hole disc golf course, and a corn maze in the fall. / www.paintballfun.com

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Exploring the Region

Central & Eastern Kentucky Well-Known Attractions

Western Kentucky Well-Known Attractions

• Carter Caves / http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/ • Mammoth Caves / www.nps.gov/maca carter-caves/default.aspx • Dinosaur World / www.dinosaurworld.com/dinosaur_ • Cumberland Falls / http://parks.ky.gov/ worldcave_city_kentucky/ parksresortparks/cumberland-falls/default.aspx • Kentucky Down Under / www.kdu.com

Hidden Gems Jenny Wiley State Resort – Did you know that you can see high quality live theater in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky? The Jenny Wiley State Resort has a beautiful outdoor theatre that plays host to half a dozen plays each year, many of them family friendly. This summer’s selections include “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” “Grease” and “Honk!” plus “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol” this fall and winter. / www.jwtheatre.com Kentucky Splash Water Park – Just down I-75 in Williamsburg, Ky, this park includes an 18,000 squarefoot wave pool, a drift river, a kiddy activity pool, a triple slide complex, a double slide tower, a go-kart track, a championship miniature golf course, an arcade, a batting cage and a driving range. And the best part? Admission is just $10! You can take the whole family for the cost of a single ticket to the larger water parks. / www.kentuckysplash.com 14 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Hidden Gems Lost River Cave – This park in the middle of Bowling Green is a cool oasis during hot summer travel. The park features 3 miles of hiking tours with stops at several scenic “blue holes,” a boat tour through the Lost River Cave, mining for gems in the Lost River Mining sluice, and a butterfly habitat. Entrance to the park is free, boat tours are $11-16. / http://lostrivercave.com Wigwam Village #2 – Imagine going to sleep at night in a real teepee! Each room in this unique motel built in 1937 in Cave City sleeps 2-4 people and rents for $55-$70 per night. Each room features the original furnishing, private bathrooms but no TVs or phones. / www.wigwamvillage.com Diamond Caverns – This guided tour includes information on the history of cave tours in Kentucky and teaches kids the importance of preserving our natural wonders and the critters that live in them. / http://diamondcaverns.com

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Summertime Means Wet & Wild Birthday Parties

irthdays that fall during the long sunny days of summer are open to all sorts of possibilities for outdoor fun. But most kids will agree that the best summer birthday parties are those where there is the potential to get wet! Splash parties can be tailored to fit any age and any budget. You can keep younger kids happy for hours just by hooking up a sprinkler in the backyard. Let the kids decorate themselves with colored

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sunscreen, run relay races through the water and have water balloon tosses. You can find cheap water toys and pool noodles at a dollar store to hand out instead of party favors. Keep the snacks waterthemed with goldfish crackers and Swedish fish gummies. A visit to the local pool makes for a great birthday party. The family aquatic centers at Castlewood, Southland, Tates Creek and Woodland parks have features such as slides, pirate

ships and splash pools. Although you cannot bring your own food into the pool area, many of them have picnic areas outside the pool where you can enjoy birthday cake. Check out the new Better Bites menu at Lexington pools for healthy options for birthday fare. Consider taking a day trip to Splashin’ Safari at Holiday World, in Santa Claus, Indiana or to Great Wolf Lodge near Cincinnati for the ultimate in splashing birthday parties. Y

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Gotta Dance 3347 Tates Creek Road, Suite 201 268-3382 / www.gottadancelex.org Gymboree 4383 Old Harrodsburg Road #145 278-4386 www.gymboreeclasses.com Kentucky Ballet Theatre 736 National Avenue 252-5245 / www.kyballet.com Kentucky Mudworks 825 National Ave. / 389-9681 www.kentuckymudworks.com Kentucky Railway Museum 136 S. Main Street, New Haven (502) 549-5470 / www.kyrail.org

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Education

Local Mom Attends Education Forum in D.C Jennifer Crockett, mother of two and PTA President at Stonewall Elementary, was one of three Kentucky women invited to attend the Mom Congress on Education and Learning, sponsored by a national magazine this spring in Washington, D.C. The other moms were Myrdin Thompson of Louisville and Brenda Martin of Ashland. The highlights of the conference, according to Crockett, included a speech and question/answer session with Arne Duncan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, who emphasized that parents should have a voice in teacher evaluations and policy matters. Other compelling aspects of the conference included reports by the United Nation Foundation’s Shot@Life, a world vaccine program, and Reach Out and Read, an early literacy non-profit. Crockett shared her experiences from the conference. “There were two real revelations. One came with Shot@Life and vaccinations. “We take for granted that vaccinations are so easy to get in our country. We take our children to their well-child checkups to get those dreaded shots without regard to the fact that they save our children’s lives. “There are children all over the world dying of measles and diarrhea – two diseases vaccinations can cure.

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“The reality is that one child dies every 20 seconds from a disease that could be prevented with a vaccine. “The other revelation came when I listened to Earl Phalen of Reach Out and Read. Earl inspired with his story of success after being abandoned by his mother and growing up in foster care. “He started the non-profit organization that engages volunteers

in two ways, either reading to kids in children’s clinics or hospital waiting rooms, or donating gently used books to be read by these volunteers. “So many kids out Jennifer Crockett there do not own a book or have not been read to by an adult or older child. “What work will I be doing now that I have gained this incredible experience? “I plan to hold a book drive for Reach Out and Read Stonewall Elementary, plus work with Myrdin and Brenda to coordinate a statewide book drive for the organization in conjunction with Read Across America Day in March 2013. “Additionally, I plan to get involved in educating parent volunteers in schools throughout Fayette County Public Schools.” Y

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Special Needs

A Safe Place for Medically Fragile Kids

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hree-year-old Jack Adams all but bounces into the main room at The Kidz Club in Lexington with a mile-wide smile on his little face as he greets the staff and all his daycare pals. He hugs Director Tammy Vice and then joins his buddies in the morning activities. “He loves social situations and he’s everybody’s best friend,” said Jack’s mother, Karen. “He’s just such a happy kid.” And a resilient, brave one, too. Jack was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect. He had his first major surgery at 7 months and in June underwent his seventh operation – airway reconstruction surgery. He has a pacemaker, a tracheostomy, is fed exclusively with a feeding tube, and is developmentally delayed by about a year. And he’s as joyful as any other 3-year-old. A good hunk of that joy is courtesy of The Kidz Club, a full-day program that provides skilled nursing services in a daycare setting for children who are medically fragile. “People who know us think this is the greatest program ever,” Karen Adams said. “We know that our son is safe and will be well taken care of by people who know to handle his medical needs. This gives us peace of mind. “There is nothing else like it around.” The Kidz Club is a one-of-its-kind facility in Central Kentucky. The company has five centers – four in Kentucky including the one in Lexington. Kentucky is a nationwide leader in offering this option to families. In 1989 the state mandated that the Cabinet for Human Resources provide standards for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care. But it wasn’t until CEO Lee Zimmerman founded The Kidz Club and opened his first center in Louisville

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the tremendous cost savings this kind of care provides the state. The majority of funding for the program comes through Medicaid, the state-administered health program that helps people with disabilities along with low-income adults and their children. The Kidz Club saves money for Medicaid by greatly reducing the need for emergency room visits and expensive in-home health care. The program also rescues families from potential financial ruin by allowing parents – freed from 24-7 care of a disabled child – to hold down jobs. In fact, it’s a requirement of the program that parents work or attend school while their children are at The Kidz Club. “If not for The Kidz Club, I wouldn’t be able to keep my job at the Horse Park,” said Adams, who is an executive assistant for the U.S. Equestrian Federation. “Care for Jack would totally consume me. It’s good for him to have his own place to go and good for our family that we know he is being cared for during the day.” Jack not only has been taken care of, he has thrived at The Kidz Club because of the individual medical attention he receives from professionals all day long. His physical, occupational and speech therapists visit him once a week, and then those lessons are reinforced by The Kidz Club staff. Vastly improved outcomes for children are routine at The Kidz

The Kidz Club in Lexington is a fullday program that provides skilled nursing care to children who are medically fragile. The individualized attention leads to dramatically improved outcomes for the children.

that full-day care for children who are medically fragile became a reality. In August 2009, The Kidz Club expanded into Lexington and now serves 55 preschool and school-aged children. Children play, do crafts, sing songs and attend education classes in the 4,500 square feet of space in the center, which is staffed by a director, a teacher, a dozen registered nurses plus a group of state registered nursing assistants and caregivers. The ratio of children to staff is approximately 3 to 1.

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Louisville Science Center’s New Exhibit Serves All Children – Especially Those With Special Needs

he Louisville Science Center is encouraging children of all abilities to come see what the new exhibit “Science in Play” can teach them about having fun with science. “Science in Play” builds on the concept of children as capable, confident and enthusiastic science learners. The new exhibit, which opened in May, will be installed for six months and is geared toward children ages 3-7 with a focus on children with special needs. The Science Center is using the exhibit to evaluate a comprehensive upgrade of the first floor to include an expanded early childhood education area. The Center partners with organizations that focus on hearing loss, vision impairment and autism to create an environment where all children can play and learn together. “‘Science in Play’ engages children of all ages in relatable science themes, and we’re excited that the exhibit is particularly stimulating for children with special needs because of its highly tactile nature,” said Joanna Haas, the Science Center’s Executive Director. “The abundance of loose parts encourages problem solving and collaborative play, without any specific visual or audio prompts. “Various textures and minimal language cues drive sensory learning. All children are able to feel empowered.” “Science in Play” has six

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separate activity zones: t Sensory Course: Children can explore a noodle forest, shadow wall and “Optimusic” station. Children will engage their senses, bodies and minds to explore using movement, touch, texture, sight and sound. t Testing Zone: Children can build their own roller coaster, magnet wall or “Airway,” which is a maze of transparent tubes that carry colorful scarves and balls on a circular route. t Big Build Zone: This is for large-

scale, open-ended free play in construction, design and engineering. Children can use more than 100 large foam pieces, foam noodles and balls that provide an ever-changing kit of construction parts. t Small Build Zone: This is an intimate scale activity complementing the activities of “Big Build.” Children employ fine motor skills, problem solving and creativity by using planks, architectural blocks and gears. t Science Depot: This is a kid-sized workshop where children and adults can initiate science experiments, alone, together, or with a Science Center staff member. Monthly themes in experiments will include nature, transportation, physics and motion, animals, architecture, and machines. t Shapes and Stuff Store: Children experience a unique shopping experience where they can browse and buy shapes, pattern recipes and more. This area encourages math literacy skills, counting, geometry, color identification and comparison shopping. The “Science in Play” exhibit reinforces the mission of the Science Center, according to Haas. “The exhibit builds on the Science Center’s history of working with this audience and our mission to encourage children and their caregivers to see themselves as scientists through an informal learning process,” she said. Y

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july calendar Sunday 1 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. 11:30 a.m. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911. Bleu Plate Food Tours: Guided food walking tours through downtown stopping at Lexington’s best eateries. 1:30 p.m. Info: (800) 979-3370. Div. of Parks & Rec: Youth Cheerleading & Tackle Football Registration open July 1-Aug. 1. Both programs open to boys and girls. Cheerleading for ages 5-12, $35 registration fee. Football for ages 7-12, $55 registration fee. Registration can be dropped off at Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper Street, MonFri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Online registration open at www.lexingtonky.gov/parks. Info: 288-2900. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. UK Art Museum: Artful Sunday, guided tours and art activities. “Spinning a Yarn.” 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info: 257-5716. Equus Run Sunday Socials: Bring a blanket and picnic lunch and enjoy a lazy afternoon of good music. 2-4 p.m. 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway. Info: (859) 846-9463. Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Sunday Storytime, hear a story and do an activity. 3 24 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

p.m. Ages 7 & under. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. Lex Public Library: Central Library: Teen Central: Crafting with Glitter Paint. Bring some canvas or cotton shoes, T-shirt, or other accessory to decorate. 2-4 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Free. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 2 Div. of Parks & Rec: Adult Fall Softball Sign-Ups open July 2-Aug. 3. Priority registration for returning teams July 2-9. New teams registration open from July 10-Aug. 3. Registration packets available at Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Team fee $255 plus $25 sanction fee. Info: 288-2919. Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers, picture books and songs. 9:30 a.m. Ages 0-24 months. Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, story and activity time. 10:30 a.m. Ages 24-36 months. Bedtimers, stories, games and crafts. 6:30 p.m. Ages 2-5. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Kids Cafe at East 7th Street Center: The community center is open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday for ages 17 & under. Children 3 & under must be accompanied by a parent. Free lunch provided noon-12:30 for

children. 240 East 7th Street. Info: 252-0294. Musikgarten of Lexington with Jennifer Tutt: Family Music for Babies: 11:30-noon. Ages newborn-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. Family Music: 10:45-11:15 a.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. Cycle of Seasons: 12:15-12:45 p.m. Ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class. Music Makers Around the World: 3:30-4:15 p.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 4-7. $11 per class. Registration required for all classes. Classes meet every Monday. 121 Malabu Dr. Suite 1&2. Info: 245-5887. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Loss Support Group. 11:30 am.-12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2395. Gymboree Play and Music: Open Gyms every Monday 2:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday 1:30-4 p.m., Wednesday 2:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday 4:307:30 p.m., and Sundays 10-1 p.m. Members are free, walk-ins $10. 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Suite 145. Info: 278-4386. Bliss Wellness Center: Kids Yoga Class. 4-4:45 p.m. $12 drop-in class, package prices vary. 2416 Sir Barton Way. Info: 264-8224. Kentucky Theatre: Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. Audience seating starts at 6:15

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Kids Eye View Photo Contest School-age kids have the opportunity to show off their photography skills in Lexington Family Magazine’s first ever Kids Eye View Photo Contest. The contest is open to children ages 6-14. Young shutterbugs are encouraged to submit their best photo of “Out and About in Kentucky.” Submit photos to lexingtonfamily.com before August 19. Voting will take place August 20- September 17.

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p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for students with ID. 214 E. Main St. Info: 252-8888. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Spin, Pop Boom! What do foam bursts in the sky, a growing hand and a Genie in a bottle have in common? They are all part of the science fun from Mad Science of Kentucky. 6:307:30 p.m. Grades 2-5. Free. Reservations required. Central Library: Movies on the Big Screen! 1:30 p.m. For all ages. Free. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump! An interactive story and music program. 11 a.m. Ages 1-3. Spin, Pop Boom! What do foam bursts in the sky, a growing hand and a Genie in a bottle have in common? They are all part of the science fun from Mad Science of Kentucky. 2-3 p.m. Grades 2-5. Free. Reservations required. Village Branch: Spin, Pop Boom! What do foam bursts in the sky, a growing hand and a Genie in a bottle have in common? They are all part of the science fun from Mad Science of Kentucky. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Grades 2-5. Free. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 3 Scott Co. Library: Daydreamers, story and activity time. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Tuesday Storytime, hear a story and do an activity. 10 a.m. Ages 7 & under. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. Regal Summer Movie Express: “Adventures of Tin Tin.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341. Woodford Co. Library: Brown Bats, story and activity time. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3. Owls “Picture This!” Learn how to take high quality, unique photographs. 4-5 p.m. For teens entering grades 6-12. Free. Registration required. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911. Musikgarten of Lexington with Jennifer Tutt: Family Music for Babies: 10:45-11:15 a.m. Ages newborn-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. Family Music: 10-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. Cycle of Seasons: 5:456:15 p.m. Ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class. God’s Children Sing: 11:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 2 ½- 4 ½. $10 per class. Music Makers Around the World: 4:45-5:30 p.m. Ages 4-7. $11 per class. Registration required for all classes. Classes meet every Tuesday. 121 Malabu Dr. Suite 1&2. Info: 245-5887. 26 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Explorium: Baby Explorers, immerse your little one in a learning world of ABC’s, counting, shapes, colors, stories and more. 1:30-2 p.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Included in museum admission. Ages 1 & up $8. Bookworm Club, share favorite books, poetry and original work. 11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Included in museum admission. Ages 1 & up $8. Lil Bookwork Club, stories and activities. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Grades preschool-1. Free with museum admission. Ages 1 & up $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Bluegrass Farmers Market: Purchase Kentucky Proud vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, meats and more. 3-6 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: 548-3516 Div. of Parks & Rec: Last Chance Registration for the Bluegrass 10,000 Race. 3-7 p.m. Parks Administrative Offices, 469 Parkway Dr. Info: 288-2946 or 288-2927. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 classes for $50, 10 classes for $55, 12 classes for $60. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Survivors of Suicide. For adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide. 6-7:30 p.m. 2409 Greatstone Pt. Info: 277-2700. Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents, siblings or grandparents who have experienced the death of a child. 6:30 p.m. Info: 881-1991. Perinatal Loss Grief Group, for parents who have experienced loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Info: 260-6904. Amazing Wonders: Tuesday Night Party Games. 6-9 p.m. For all ages. Amazing Wonders Gaming & Hobby Center, 148 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 150. Info: 272-0750. Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7:15-9:30 p.m. $40. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! Lap-sit storytime. 11 a.m. and noon. Ages 6-18 months and 12-24 months. Central Library: Spin, Pop Boom! What do foam bursts in the sky, a growing hand and a Genie in a bottle have in common? They are all part of the science fun from Mad Science of Kentucky. 10-11 a.m. Grades 2-5. Free. Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime, a lap-sit storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 6-18 months. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme, learn to love books with stories, songs and rhymes. 11 a.m. Ages 6 months-preschool. Spin, Pop Boom! What do foam bursts in the sky, a growing hand and a Genie in a bottle have in common? They are all part of the science fun from Mad Science of Kentucky. 6:30-7:30

p.m. Grades 2-5. Free. Reservations required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! Lap-sit storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 6-18 months. Spin, Pop Boom! What do foam bursts in the sky, a growing hand and a Genie in a bottle have in common? They are all part of the science fun from Mad Science of Kentucky. 2-3 p.m. Grades 2-5. Free. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 4 Independence Day Div. of Parks & Rec: Bluegrass 10,000 race. Wheelchair Division begins at 7:25 a.m.; 10K Race at 7:30 a.m.; Fun Run at 8:15 a.m. Info: 288-2900. Fourth of July Festival: Enjoy the parade, fireworks, food, music and vendors. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Downtown Lexington. Info: 258-3010. Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: “Despicable Me.” $1. 10 a.m. 3800 Mall Rd. Info: 269-5404. Regal Summer Movie Express: “Puss In Boots.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341. Red Barn Radio: July 4 Jam, featuring Don and Carmen Rogers, Custom Made Bluegrass, Small Batch and more. 805 North Broadway. Info: 338-7648.

Thursday 5 Scott Co. Library: Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, story and activity time. 9:30 a.m. Ages 24-36 months. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Woodford Co. Library: Bumblebee Bats, story and activity time. 10 a.m. Ages 6-23 months. Mega Bats, story and activity time. 2 p.m. Grades 4-5. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Baby and Me. 11 a.m. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911. Musikgarten of Lexington with Jennifer Tutt: Family Music for Babies: 6:30-7 p.m. Ages newborn-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. Family Music: 12:15-12:45 p.m. and 5:45-6:15 p.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. God’s Children Sing: 5:45-6:15 p.m. Ages 2 ½- 4 ½. $10 per class. Music Makers Around the World: 1-1:45 p.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 4-7. $11 per class. Registration required for all classes. Classes meet every Thursday. 121 Malabu Dr. Suite 1&2. Info: 245-5887. Baby Moon: First Time Moms Hens and Chicks Gathering, a support group for firsttime moms and their infants ages birth-6

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Thursday Night Live: Local food, drinks and music. 4:30-7:30. Free admission. Cheapside Park, downtown. Info: 425-2590.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Play and Learn, story, activity and music time. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eagle Creek Branch: Dream Big Drop-in Craft: Rocket. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All Ages. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. Clapping, singing and listening to great books! 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Village Branch: Summer of Science, experience fun workshops hosted by the Living Arts and Science Center. 3 p.m. For middle schoolers. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

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Lex Public Library: Central Library: Sensational Saturdays, story and music time. 11 a.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! Lap-sit storytime. 10:45 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 6-18 months and 12-24 months. Central Library: Let’s Play a Game! Board games available all day long. For all ages. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. Songs, rhymes, books and an art activity. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Northside Branch: Read, Play Learn! Develop early literacy, math and science skills with books, songs and play. 11 a.m. Ages 6 months-Preschool. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and activities that encourage literacy, math and science skills. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 & up. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 6 Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers, picture books and songs. 9:30 a.m. Ages 0-24 months. Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, story and activity time. 10:30 a.m. Ages 24-36 months. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Musikgarten of Lexington with Jennifer Tutt: Family Music for Babies: 11:30 a.m.-noon. Ages newborn-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. Family Music: 10-10:30 a.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. Cycle of Seasons: 10:45-11:15 a.m. Ages 2 ½- 4 ½. $10 per class. Registration required for all classes. Classes meet every Friday. 121 Malabu Dr. Suite 1&2. Info: 2455887. Div. of Parks & Rec: Free Friday Flicks. Activities begin at 7 p.m., including face painting, a petting zoo and special entertainment. Movie, “Dolphin Tale,” begins at dark. Free. Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2900. Woodford Co. Library: “Pajama Tales.” Wear your PJ’s and listen to exciting stories. 7 p.m. Reservation required. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191 YMCA of Central KY: YMCA Family Unite Night, join the Y staff for organized play-time for the family and a cookout potluck. 7-8:30 p.m. $25 per family for members, $50 per family for non-members. Beaumont Family YMCA, 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle. Info: 219-9622 ext. 39. Amerisport Gymnastics Center: Open Gym. 7-9 p.m. $6 members, $10 non-members. 2041 Creative Dr. Info: 255-5231. The Mad Potter: Friday Night Live Music. 8 - 10 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 269-4591. 28 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Lexington Farmers Market: Purchase homegrown vegetables, herbs and spices, honey, candles, eggs, meats and more. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Cheapside Park, downtown. Info: 608-2655. Bluegrass Farmers Market: Purchase Kentucky Proud vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, meats and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: 548-3516. Bleu Plate Food Tours: Guided food walking tours through downtown stopping at Lexington’s best eateries. 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Info: (800) 979-3370. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: First Spoonfuls, classes on raising a healthy eater. First Spoonfuls, for parents of a child 4-6 months and Baby’s New Tastes, for parents of a child 6-9 months. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. Good Foods Coop: Eat Local Celebration, learn how to support local farmers and savor samples from local producers. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 455 Southland Dr. #D. Info: 278-1813. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911. Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Ronald McDonald Train Ride. 2 p.m. Adults $13.50, seniors $12.50, children 2-12 $11.50. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476. Scott Co. Library: Books and Best Friends. Children are invited to read to specially trained dogs. 2 p.m. Free. Call for a reading time. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Amazing Wonders: Saturday Afternoon Board Games. 4-11 p.m. For all ages. Amazing Wonders Gaming & Hobby Center, 148 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 150. Info: 272-0750. The Mad Potter: Family Fun & Pizza Night. 6 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 269-4591. Victorian Square: Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater, featuring magician John Shore for an

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller TBA and band Wabash Valley Cannonballs. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Sunday 8 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. 11:30 a.m. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911. Bleu Plate Food Tours: Guided food walking tours through downtown stopping at Lexington’s best eateries. 1:30 p.m. Info: (800) 979-3370. Equus Run Sunday Socials: See July 1. Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Sunday Storytime. See July 1.

Monday 9 Kentucky Mudworks: Kids Clay Camp. “Ooh La La.” Make a French-themed clay project. 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 6-11. “Teen Wheelthrowing.” 2-5 p.m. Ages 12-15. July 9-13. $150 per session. 825 National Ave. Info: 389-9681. Kids Cafe at East 7th Street Center: See July 2. Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers, Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, and Bedtimers. See July 2. Movie Night, “Warhorse.” 6 p.m. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/groups/ bluegrassbabywearers. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. Yoga at Noon. Free and open to the public. Triangle Park, downtown. In case of rain, classes held at High Street YMCA. Info: 3677349. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 1-2 p.m. Free. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-2395. St. Joseph Hospital East: Breastfeeding

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Class. 6-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required. Info: 967-2229. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cambo the Clown, enjoy juggling, balloon animals, clown magic and more. 2-3 p.m. For families. Reservations required. Central Library: Movies on the Big Screen! 1:30 p.m. For all ages. Free. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump! See July 2. Northside Branch: Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Open to new members. 7-8 p.m. Ages 12-18. Tates Creek Branch: Cambo the Clown, enjoy juggling, balloon animals, clown magic and more. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For families. Reservations required. Village Branch: Cambo the Clown, enjoy juggling, balloon animals, clown magic and more. 11 a.m.-12:40 p.m. For families. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 10 Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Tuesday Storytime. See July 3. Scott Co. Library: Daydreamers, story and activity time. See July 3. Zombies! Listen to professional storyteller Stephen Hollen introduce these creatures of the night. 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 12-18. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Woodford Co. Library: Brown Bats, story and activity time. See July 3. Owls “Beads and Baubles.” Make beautiful beaded bracelets and more. 4-5 p.m. For teens entering grades 6-12. Free. Registration required. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191. Regal Summer Movie Express: “Kung Fu Panda 2.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341.

Lose Weight Support Group. 7:05-7:35. Free. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth St. Info: 288-2395.

Clinic: By appointment. 2-4 p.m. Free. Auto Tech Services, 780 Winchester Road Info: 323-1153.

The Mad Potter: Diva Night. New guests and topics weekly, plus popcorn and chocolate. 6 - 9 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 2694591.

Lexington Farmers Market: Homegrown vegetables, herbs, honey, organic products and more. 3-6 p.m. Intersection of Alumni and University Dr. Info: 608-2655

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Concert Series, featuring Lexington Concert Band. 7 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Ecton Park. Info: 288-2925.

YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. Boot Camp at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Triangle Park, downtown. In case of rain, classes held at High Street YMCA. Info: 367-7349.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Kannapolis Intimidators. 7:05 p.m. July 10, 12 & 13. 12:05 p.m. July 11. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867. La Leche League of Lexington Monthly meeting: 7:15 p.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 608-7938. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! See July 3. Little Leonardos, art exploration activities. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 2-5 p.m. Reservations required. Daring Da Vincis, art activities. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Reservations required. Central Library: Cambo the Clown, enjoy juggling, balloon animals, clown magic and more. 10-11 a.m. For families. Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See July 3. Cambo the Clown, enjoy juggling, balloon animals, clown magic and more. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For families. Reservations required. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See July 3. Cambo the Clown, enjoy juggling, balloon animals, clown magic and more. 2-3 p.m. For families. Reservations required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See July 3. Info: 231-5500.

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Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2.” $1 at the box office. 10 a.m. 3800 Mall Rd. Info: 269-5404.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 3.

Woodford Co. Library: Ronald McDonald Visits. 10 a.m. For families. Reservation required. Flying Foxes, story and activity time. 2 p.m. Grades 1-3. Teen Advisory Group meeting. 4 p.m. Grades 6-12. Call for info on how to become a member. Furry Friends Sleepover, let your favorite stuffed animal spend the night at the library and see pictures of the fun the next day. Drop off your animal by 4 p.m., pick up on Thursday. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, Bookworm Club, and Lil Bookwork Club. See July 3. McConnell Springs: History to Chew On Series, a presentation on “Roots and Branches of Music in Kentucky.” 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration requested. Info: 225-4073. Amazing Wonders: Tuesday Night Party Games. See July 3. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes. Free. 5-6 p.m. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Also at 6:15-7:30 p.m. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2395. Eat, Move, 30 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Regal Summer Movie Express: “Rango.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341.

Scott Co. Library: Moonstruck Crafters. 2-4 p.m. Ages 6 & up. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Safe Kids Coalition Car Seat Check-up

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2395. Healthy Living Class, new topics every month. 6-7 p.m. Registration required. First African Baptist Church, Mission House, 901 Georgetown St. Info: 288-2395. Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Series. 7:15-8:45 p.m. weekly to Aug. 15. $178. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Art in the Dark, come do a special art activity before bedtime. 7 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Library: Kirby’s Preschool Playhouse. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3. First Steps Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 12-24 months. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 12 Woodford Co. Library: Bumblebee Bats and Mega Bats. See July 5. Scott Co. Library: Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, story and activity time. See July 5. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. See July 5. Thursday Night Live: See July 5. Baby Moon: First Time Moms Hens and Chicks Gathering. See July 5. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Singletary Center: Miss Kentucky Pageant 2012. 7 p.m. July 12-14. $25 per evening. Info: 257-1706. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! See July 5. Central Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See July 5. Pizza and Paperbacks book club. 6-7 p.m. For middle schoolers. Northside Branch: Read, Play Learn! See July 5. Tates Creek

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Branch: Preschool Storytime. See July 5. “Watch What you Wish for!” 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 13 Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers and Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos. See July 6. Fun Friday! Mark Wood Fun Show. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Boyle Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: 583-1007 or 236-2053. YMCA of Central KY: YMCA Family Unite Night, See July 6. Kentucky Mudworks: Date Night Wheelthrowing class. 7-9 p.m. For adults and children 6 & up. $20. 825 National Ave. Info: 389-9681. Woodford Co. Library: “Silly Safaris.” Meet night time animals of many kinds. 7 p.m. Ticket required. Northside Elementary School Gym, 500 Northside Dr., Midway. Info: (859) 873-5191 Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Play and Learn. See July 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Dream Big Drop-in Craft: Constellation. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All Ages. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See July 6. Village Branch: Summer of Science. See July 6. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 14 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 7. Bluegrass Farmers Market: See July 7. Bleu Plate Food Tours: See July 7. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 7. Kentucky Railway Museum: Family Pizza Train. 11 a.m. $17 adults, $12 children. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152. Baby Moon: Transitions: Bringing Home a Baby. 1-3 p.m. $35. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262. Amazing Wonders: Saturday Afternoon Board Games. See July 7. Shaker Village: Kentucky Shaker Music Day, featuring performances by the Pleasant Hill Singers and other special guests. Schedule TBA. Admission included in regular village admission. Adults $15, children 6-12 $5, children 5 & under free. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 734-5611 ext. 1545. Evening Picnic Cruise on the Dixie Belle. See July 7. Lex Public Library: Central Library: Sensational Saturdays. See July 7. Tates 32 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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Club. While receiving medical attention, children also benefit from interaction with their peers, beating the social isolation that confronts too many children who are medically fragile. “There is no motivator greater for these children than other kids,” Vice said. “The kids act as role models and inspiration for each other. “I love this job because it’s incredible to see a child do something that doctors said he would never do.” Jody Rogers, Vice President of Nursing who has worked with The Kidz Club for eight years, shares that sentiment. He recalls a powerful moment for a child born with spina bifida. “We just knew that one day very soon this boy was finally going to walk,” he said. “He was playing with a toy and another kid came and stole it. “The boy got really mad and all of a sudden, he stood up. He was still mad but he was also so proud that he had stood up on his own for the first time.” For Rogers, Vice and other staff members, those memories make The Kidz Club a compelling place to work. “When I came to interview for this job, I knew nothing about The Kidz Club,” said Vice, who has 32 years experience as a nurse, six years in home health care. “I was blown away by this fantastic concept of community nursing. This is a nurses-run business, and the holistic approach provides children with opportunities to take risks in a safe environment so they can improve so dramatically.” Rogers derives similar satisfactions, saying, “I have seen children that I didn’t think could live and now they are on their way to being typical kids. These kids are tougher than I could ever be. “It’s gratifying to have played a hand in capturing that falling child and helping them and their family.” Y Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See July 7. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 15 Bleu Plate Food Tours: See July 1. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. See July 1. Raven Run: Little Explorers Nature Walk. Take a short nature hike and do an art project with this special program. 1 p.m. Ages 3-7. Registration required. Raven Run. Info: 2726105. Div. of Parks & Rec: Super Sunday. Come watch the teams of the Dirt Bowl Basketball League and enjoy live music, entertainment and vendors. 2 p.m. Douglass Park. Info: 288-2955. Equus Run Sunday Socials: See July 1. Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Sunday

Storytime. See July 1. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center:. New Brother/New Sister class. 4:15-5:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex Public Library: Central Library: Teen Central: Create a Glow Jar. 2-4 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Free. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 16 Kentucky Mudworks: Kids Clay Camp. “Treasure Island.” Make a Pirate-themed project. 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 6-11. “Awesome Aztecs.” 2-5 p.m. Ages 6-11. July 16-20. $150 per session. 825 National Ave. Info: 389-9681. Kids Cafe at East 7th Street Center: See July 2.

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Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers, Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, and Bedtimers. See July 2. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Loss Support Group. 11:30 am.-12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2395. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 9. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. Lex Public Library: Central Library: Movies on the Big Screen! 1:30 p.m. For all ages. Free. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump! See July 2. Learn to Draw with Steve Harpster. 1-2 p.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Northside Branch: Learn to Draw with Steve Harpster. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Village Branch: Learn to Draw with Steve Harpster. 4-5 p.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 17 Scott Co. Library: Daydreamers, story and activity time. See July 3. Woodford Co. Library: Brown Bats, story and activity time. See July 3. Owls “Detective for a Day.” 4-5 p.m. For teens entering grades 6-12. Free. Registration required. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191. Regal Summer Movie Express: “Rio.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 2648341. Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Tuesday Storytime. See July 3. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 10. Boyle Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Support Group. 1-2 p.m. Free. Boyle County Public Library, Danville. Info: 583-1007 or 236-2053. Explorium: Baby Explorers, Bookworm Club, and Lil Bookwork Club. See July 3. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic. 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2395. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Survivors of Suicide. For adults affected by the loss of someone by suicide. 6-7:30 p.m. 2409 Greatstone Pt. Info: 277-2700. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 3. Amazing Wonders: Tuesday Night Party Games. See July 3. 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Concert Series, featuring Colonel’s Choice. 7 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Ecton Park. Info: 288-2925. Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class. 7:15-9:15 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! See July 3. Learn to Draw with Steve Harpster. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Central Library: Learn to Draw with Steve Harpster. 11 a.m.noon. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See July 3. Reservations required. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See July 3. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See July 3. Learn to Draw with Steve Harpster. 2-3 p.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 18 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: “Dolphin Tale.” $1 at the box office. 10 a.m. 3800 Mall Rd. Info: 269-5404. Regal Summer Movie Express: “Spy Kids: All The Time.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341. Woodford Co. Library: Gray Bats, story and activity time. 10 a.m. Ages 4-Kindergarten. Flying Foxes, story and activity time. See July 11. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 11. Scott Co. Library: Moonstruck Crafters. See July 11. BFF Book Club. Noon. For girls ages 9-12. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Lexington Farmers Market: See July 11. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Art in the Dark, come do a special art activity before bedtime. 7 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Library: Kirby’s Preschool Playhouse. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See July 11. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. First Steps Storytime. See July 11. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 19 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. See July 5. Woodford Co. Library: Bumblebee Bats and Mega Bats. See July 5. Pinklalicious Tea Party, meet Pinkalicious and celebrate with cookies and crafts. 3 p.m. Ages 3-8.

Reservations required. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191. Scott Co. Library: Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, story and activity time. See July 5. Thursday Night Live: See July 5. Ephraim McDowell Med. Ctr: Breastfeeding Support Group. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 217 S. Third St. Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534 Baby Moon: First Time Moms Hens and Chicks Gathering. See July 5. Breastfeeding Essentials I class. 7:15-9:15 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! See July 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See July 5. Northside Branch: Read, Play Learn! See July 5. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See July 5. Family Movie Night, “Bedtime Stories.” 6:30 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 20 Breyerfest 2012: The 23rd annual model horse collector festival and horse fair. July 20-22. Three day tickets adults $90, children $60. One day ticket adults $20, children $10. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: (800)413-3348. Girls on the Run: Tennis Tournament. Women’s Doubles 2.5/3.0/3.5/4.0. July 20-22. $60 per team. Registration required. Sayre Tennis Complex. Info: 582-5237. Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers and Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos. See July 6. Fun Friday! American Cave Conservation Association. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Woodford Co. Library: Teen Advisory Group meeting. 4 p.m. Grades 6-12. Call for info on how to become a member. Groove Club Music Show. 7 p.m. For families. Reservations required. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Play and Learn. See July 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Dream Big Drop-in Craft: Monster Magnet. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All Ages. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See July 6. Village Branch: Summer of Science. See July 6. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 21 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 7. Bluegrass Farmers Market: See July 7. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 7. Bleu Plate Food Tours: See July 7.

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Sensational Saturdays. See July 7. Northside Branch: Anime and Manga Club. 2:30-4 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Tates Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See July 7. Info: 231-5500.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: First Spoonfuls, classes on raising a healthy eater. Fingers and Spoons class, for parents of a child 9-12 months, and Transitioning your Toddler class, for parents of a child 12 months & up. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

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Shaker Village: Secrets for the Shaker Garden Cooking Class. Transform summer garden produce into contemporary, delicious meals. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 734-5611 ext. 1545. Evening Picnic Cruise on the Dixie Belle. See July 7. McConnell Springs: Junior Naturalist ProgramSolar Shadows. Use the power of the sun to create a piece of art. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 10 and under. Free. Registration required. Info: 225-4073. Kentucky Mudworks: Try It! Wheelthrowing class. Noon-2 p.m. For adults and children 6 & up. $20. 825 National Ave. Info: 389-9681. Scott Co. Library: Books and Best Friends. Children are invited to read to specially trained dogs. 2 p.m. Free. Call for a reading time. 104 S. Bradford Lane, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Amazing Wonders: Saturday Afternoon Board Games. See July 7. Lexington Opera House: An Evening with America, one of the most popular U.S. folkrock groups of all time. .7:30 p.m. $55.50$75.50. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567. Raven Run: Stargazing, view the night sky through a variety of telescopes. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 272-6105. Lex Public Library: Central Library:

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. See July 1. Bleu Plate Food Tours: See July 1. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. See July 1.

Free. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump! See July 2. Northside Branch: Fun with Energy and Motion. Explore energy on the move with hands on experiments and interactive activities. 6-7 p.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Tates Creek Branch: Fun with Energy and Motion. Explore energy on the move with hands on experiments and interactive activities. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

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Scott Co. Library: Daydreamers, story and activity time. See July 3.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Sunday Storytime. See July 1.

Woodford Co. Library: Brown Bats, story and activity time. See July 3.

Woodford Co. Library: Teen Cookout and Pool Party. Teens who have read at least 4 hours and attended one library program will get a ticket to the cookout when they turn in their reading log. 6-8 p.m. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191.

Regal Summer Movie Express: “Chimpanzee.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341.

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Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Tuesday Storytime. See July 3. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 10.

Kentucky Mudworks: Kids Clay Camp. “Under the Sea.” Make ocean-themed projects. 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 6-11. July 23-27. $150 per session. 825 National Ave. Info: 389-9681.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 3.

Kids Cafe at East 7th Street Center: See July 2.

Amazing Wonders: Tuesday Night Party Games. See July 3.

Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers, Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, and Bedtimers. See July 2. La Leche League of Greater Lexington Monthly meeting: 11:30 a.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 608-7938. Vineyard Community Church: Vacation Bible School, “CSI: Vineyard.” Music and science activities, games, crafts and free dinner. July 23-26 6-8:30 p.m. For ages 6-11. Registration required. 1181 Eastland Parkway. Info: 258-2300. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 9. Lex Public Library: Central Library: Movies on the Big Screen! 1:30 p.m. For all ages.

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Wednesday 25 Hospice of the Bluegrass: Healing Hooves, a three-day program at the Kentucky Horse Park using horses to help facilitate the grieving process for Kentucky children and teenagers. July 25, 26 & 28. Info: (800) 876-6005.

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Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: “Puss In Boots.” $1 at the box office. 10 a.m. 3800 Mall Rd. Info: 269-5404. Regal Summer Movie Express: “Hoodwinked Too.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341. Woodford Co. Library: Gray Bats, story and activity time. See July 18. Flying Foxes, story and activity time. See July 11. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 11. Scott Co. Library: Moonstruck Crafters. See July 11. Lexington Farmers Market: See July 11. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3. Fun with Energy and Motion. Explore energy on the move with hands on experiments and interactive activities. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Art in the Dark, come do a special art activity before bedtime. 7 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Library: Kirby’s Preschool Playhouse. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See July 11. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. First Steps Storytime. See July 11. Village Branch: Fun with Energy and Motion. 1-2 p.m. Grades 2-5. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 26 Woodford Co. Library: Bumblebee Bats and Mega Bats. See July 5.

Scott Co. Library: Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, story and activity time. See July 5. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. See July 5. Thursday Night Live: See July 5. Safe Kids Coalition: Child Safety Seat Inspections. 4-6 p.m. By appointment. Free. YMCA Child Development Center, 436 Georgetown St. Info: 323-1153. Baby Moon: First Time Moms Hens and Chicks Gathering. See July 5. Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Great Expectations childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357. Lexington Children’s Theatre: Presents Seussical the Musical. “Oh the Thinks You Can Think!” Take an adventure into the world of Seuss as “Horton Hears a Who!” We’ll “Monkey Around,” visit “Solla Sollew” and more on this whimsical adventure! July 26 & 27 at 7: 30 p.m.; July 28 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; July 29 at 6 p.m. $17 adults, $14 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! See July 5. Central Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See July 5. Pizza and Paperbacks book club. 6-7 p.m. For middle schoolers. Northside Branch: Read, Play Learn! See July 5. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See July 5. Monster Madness, hear scary stories and have a monster snack. 2 p.m. Grades K-3. Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 27 Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers and Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos. See July 6. Good Foods Coop: Eat Local Dinner, An evening of local food and craft beers, a four course, small plate gastro journey. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $45 owners, $47 others. 455 Southland Dr. #D. Info: 278-1813. LexDance: Contra Dance with caller TBA and open band. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433. Raven Run: UK Night Insect Walk. Learn about the wide variety of nighttime insects with the UK Entomology Club. 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 272-6105. Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Play and Learn. See July 6. Teen Night: Water Works, outdoor water games, food and fun. 5:45-8 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Reservations required. Eagle Creek Branch: Dream Big Drop-in Craft: Dream Jar. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. All Ages. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See July 6. Village Branch: Summer of Science. See July 6. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 28 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 7. Bluegrass Farmers Market: See July 7. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 7. Bleu Plate Food Tours: See July 7.

Equus Run Sunday Socials: See July 1. Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Sunday Storytime. See July 1. Baby Moon: Hypnobabies class series. 5:308:30 p.m. weekly to Sept. 2. $285 per couple. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262. Lex Public Library: Central Library: Teen Central: Writing Your Own Epitaph. 2-4 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Free. Info: 231-5500.

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Kids Cafe at East 7th Street Center: See July 2.

Good Foods Coop: Green Sprouts Kids Club. Learn about the life of a mighty oak, and discover what part of a plant your favotire food comes from. 10-11 a.m. Free. 455 Southland Dr. #D. Info: 278-1813.

Scott Co. Library: Night Crawlers, Twinkle Twinkle Little Twos, and Bedtimers. See July 2. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 9.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Movies on the Big Screen! 1:30 p.m. For all ages. Free. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump! See July 2. Info: 231-5500.

Woodford Co. Library: Kids Pool Party at Falling Springs. Turn in your completed reading log to get your family’s ticket. 5:307:30 p.m. 115 N. Main St., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-5191. Amazing Wonders: Saturday Afternoon Board Games. See July 7. LexDance: Contra Dance with callers Chris Bischoff and Susan Moffett and band Keltricity. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students and seniors. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: (859) 985-5501. Lex Public Library: Central Library: Sensational Saturdays. See July 7. Tates Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See July 7. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 29 Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 2-5 p.m. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Art of Breastfeeding class. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Comfort Measures Childbirth Class. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. See July 1. Bleu Plate Food Tours: See July 1.

Tuesday 31 Regal Summer Movie Express: “Arthur Christmas.” 10 a.m. $1. 1949 Starshoot Road. Info 264-8341. Barnes & Noble Booksellers: Tuesday Storytime. See July 3. YMCA of Central Ky: Free Summer Classes. See July 10. Explorium: Baby Explorers, Bookworm Club, and Lil Bookwork Club. See July 3. Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Pre-Diabetes: What is it? 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Maxwell Presbyterian Church Library, 180 E. Maxwell St. Info: 288-2395. Amazing Wonders: Tuesday Night Party Games. See July 3. Hospice of the Bluegrass: Heart 2 Heart, a peer-lead support group for those who have lost their spouse or significant other. 6:30-8 p.m. 2409 Greatstone Pt. Info: 224-4038. Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Concert Series, featuring Ozone. 7 p.m. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Ecton Park. Info: 288-2925 Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies! See July 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See July 3. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See July 3. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See July 3. Info: 231-5500. Y

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Space is limited. Registration deadline August 31, 2012 Registration Fees: $30.00 per child or $35.00 per family if more than one child is attending. Camp scholarships are available if needed. For more information or to obtain a registration packet contact: Angie Hoskins at Hospice of the Bluegrass (859) 277-2700 or (800)876-6005

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Family Health

Protect Your Family From Sun’s Rays By Dr. Diana Hayslip

skin. This leads to early wrinkles, skin cancer and other skin problems. A tan is the body’s attempt to ere you one of those protect itself from the sun’s harmful teenagers who sunbathed rays. using oil instead of Even if you don’t burn, being in the sunscreen? sun too often for too long can lead to Did you sit outside for hours with skin cancer. peroxide, Sun-In or lemon juice in Skin cancer is the most common your hair, hoping you would get a form of cancer – this year, more than “natural” highlight? 3.5 million people will be diagnosed. Did you burn so bad that just Most will have nonmelanoma types looking in the mirror hurt? of skin cancer, which are the more If so, it is too late, unfortunately, to common, treatable types. Melanoma reverse the sun’s effects on you. is less common but more serious. But it’s not too late to take Almost all skin cancers are the precautions to protect your children result of too much exposure to from the harmful rays of the sun. ultraviolet light, which is found in The sun’s rays, which are called sunlight and in tanning salon lights. ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays We hope no one in your family has (UVA and UVB rays), damage your or will ever have skin Dr. Diana Hayslip is a native of Ohio and a Northeastern cancer. Ohio Universities College of Medicine graduate. To help protect all She moved to Kentucky with her husband and three family members, adopt daughters in 2007 when she joined Family Practice these skin-protecting Associates of Lexington at 1775 Alysheba Way. measures. Info: 278-5007 or www.fpalex.com.

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t Seek shade between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the most violent t Avoid burning t Avoid tanning t Cover up with clothing, including a brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses t Use sunscreen every day t Apply at least once ounce of sunscreen 30 minutes before you go out in the sun t Reapply sunscreen every two hours t If you are swimming, reapply sunscreen as soon as you get out of the water (even if it says waterproof) t When selecting sunscreen, look for the following on the label: b SPF 15 to SPF 50 b Offers “broad spectrum” (includes both UVA/UVB protection) b Contains one or more UVAfiltering ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, stabilized avobenzone or ecamsule. Y

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Family Health

After Treatment, Teen Keeps Eye on the Ball

he results of Vision Therapy are well-documented – countless students have been helped at the office of Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles. Colton Liver, a 13-year-old from Carlisle, is no exception to Graebe’s success rate. A year ago, Colton suffered from headaches and dizziness, and had trouble seeing. He avoided reading in school and covered one eye to see the page clearly. An excellent student, he maintained straight A’s but worked extra hard at his schoolwork, often rereading homework assignments. Colton’s mother, Camille Sewell, Dr. Rick Graebe Family Eyecare Associates and Children’s Vision and Learning Center 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles www.myfamilyvision.com / 859.879.3665.

was advised by the family’s regular eye doctor to visit Dr. Graebe. After an initial exam showed that Colton was essentially seeing double, Graebe explained that Colton’s brain was blocking the signal from one of his eyes. Camille researched Vision Therapy before committing Colton to a Vision Therapy program in November. They made the 90-minute drive from Carlisle to Versailles once a week. Colton kept up with schoolwork and sports while also completing his Vision Therapy homework five days a week. Thirty weeks of treatment later, Colton has no headaches, his vision has cleared and he rediscovered his love for reading. Since Christmas, he has read 10 books and names James Patterson as one of his favorite authors. And there’s been another benefit: Vision Therapy improved his batting eye.

A player on the Nicholas County Middle School team, he had struggled to see the ball. He had learned to compensate for his vision problems as a batter, but as an Colton Liver outfielder he would often lose track of the ball. Now, with an improved visual system, Colton has boosted his batting average – he led the team in batting – and he can see the ball easier. With the help of Dr. Graebe and Colton’s therapist Jessica Niedwick, school and sports are no longer a struggle for Colton. Colton told his mother that Niedwick “changed my life.” Said Camille: “This turned things around for him, and we would highly recommend this for anybody.” Y

Is your child having a hard time in school? Give us a call to learn about this month’s free Vision Therapy workshop!

Many kids are misdiagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability, when the actual problem is vision-related. Even with 20/20 vision, the eyes may not work together. This causes headaches, fatigue, and lack of concentration. Sound familiar? Some doctors would suggest medicating your child. Perhaps a better option is a breakthrough treatment called Vision Therapy. As one of only five board certified Vision Therapy practices in Kentucky, Family Eyecare Associates has helped many children succeed in school, without the need for glasses or unnecessary medication. Call 879-3665 to find out about our free monthly Vision Therapy workshop! 44 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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pediatric corner

Family Health

First Aid Tips for Summer Vacations

ummer is the traditional time to pack up the kids and head off in search of adventure (or relaxation). Taking time to prepare for your children’s safety and well-being beforehand can make the trip less stressful for the whole family. Consider the following when packing for a vacation. Bring safe water, snacks, child-appropriate hand wipes (or alcohol-based water-free hand sanitizer), and waterproof ground sheets (tarps). A portable first aid kit should include acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen, a thermometer, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic, sterile adhesive bandages of various sizes, gauze pads and bandage tape, scissors, tweezers, petroleum jelly and diphenhydramine. It is important to have your children’s medical information written down, especially if they have chronic diseases, regular medications or allergies. Also include the date of their last tetanus shots. Carsickness is a form of motion sickness. Its symptoms are mainly dizziness and nausea. Eating something before a trip may help. If your child’s car sickness occurs during the trip, trying giving him crackers to help alleviate the symptoms. Focusing on a fixed object in the distance helps rather than watching things whizz

outside the car windows. Frequent stops for walking around in the fresh air can also be a helpful maneuver. Sunburn is a major risk while on vacation. Babies should be covered up in lightweight clothing and wear brimmed hats. Sunscreen of at least SPF 15 should be used on exposed skin, but babies should hang out in the shade as much as possible. Older kids need to sunscreen up as directed and wear brimmed hats with sunglasses. In hot and humid weather, strenuous activity should be reduced. As children adjust to the climate, activity can be increased. One layer of light-colored clothes should be worn. Frequent breaks for water or sports drinks can help stave off dehydration. The general rule of thumb: if you are thirsty, drink! Bug bites can be lessened by using an insect repellent (Containing 10-30% DEET) for children two months or older. To keep the bugs away, avoid scented soaps or perfumes as well as bright colors of clothing or those with floral prints. Never swim alone. Children on boats or around bodies of water should wear life jackets that fit. Vacations can be fun. Be prepared, though, and be safe! Y

Dr. Charles Ison is a University of Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his hometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a partner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates.

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To enhance lives by providing dance education in a positive environment for all youth through high quality training, innovative performances and cultural experiences. (859) 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.org

Serving Lexington’s pediatric needs for 50 years. Open 364 days a year. • Convenient locations and parking. Board certified pediatricians. Accepting new patients with most major insurances. James G. Straub, MD, FAAP Barnett W. Lewis, MD, FAAP John P. Riley, MD, FAAP Sharon D. Menkus, MD, FAAP Charles G. Ison, MD, FAAP W. Robert Revelette, MD, FAAP

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Scholar Athlete of the Month 4.3 GPA, Blazing Fastball Lead to Vanderbilt Scholarship

Walker Buehler • School: Henry Clay High • Grade: 12th • Sport: Baseball • Academics: Walker has a 4.3 weighted GPA, scored 30 on his ACT and is a member of the National Honor Society. • Parents: Karen & Tony

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o wonder professional baseball scouts characterize Walker Buehler as having an advanced understanding of pitching – Walker is nothing if not a quick study. A recent graduate of Henry Clay High, Walker, who turns 18 in July, earned a 4.3 weighted GPA in all advance classes. He scored a 30 on the ACT, is a member of the National Honor Society, served on the student council for four years and for three years participated in an after-school leadership program. Strong academics and a 94-mph fastball drew college baseball recruiters with scholarship offers – and radar guns – in hand to Henry Clay. In his junior year, he signed with Vanderbilt. “Vanderbilt just blew away all the other schools in terms of facilities, coaches and academics,” Walker said. As one of the top high school pitching prospects in the country, Walker has been pursued by major league scouts. At every game he was on the mound, a small army of scouts charted all his pitches. And Walker has quite a repertoire. Along with his blazing fastball, he throws a curve, slider and changeup. And he knows what to do with those pitches. “Not too many high school pitchers can throw a 2-and-0 changeup and know why to throw it and where,” he said. That kind of analytical mind makes scouts drool.

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in the 14th round of the June amateur draft, but Walker will enroll at Vanderbilt, where he plans to major in economics or political science. “I think I have a feel for how to deal with people, so maybe I will go into politics,” he said. In the meantime, high school batters are relieved that Walker’s prep career is over. A first-team All-City pick, Walker posted a 1.02 earned-run average this season, striking out 70 in 42 innings with only six walks. As a junior, his ERA was 1.71 with 98 Ks in 66 innings, and he pitched a no-hitter at a spring break tournament in Florida. A four-year starter with the Blue Devils, he fanned 242 batters, second most in school history. (A prodigy at Eastern Little League, he set the single season strikeout record with 140 in 62 innings – or more than two Ks per inning.) Walker is a picture of composure on the mound. He never rattles, and he thrives on pressure. “His pitches seem effortless and he is in total control,” his mother Karen Walker said. “On the mound, he is absolutely where he is meant to be. When his feet touch the grass, his nerves just go away.” Let’s see, a bright, emotionally mature young man with a blazing fastball and an advanced understanding of how to pitch? Sounds like a major league talent. Y

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