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contents Out & About in the Bluegrass 4th of July, Family Favorites voting, Cinderella, Countdown to Kindergarten & Where’s Waldo event.

Summer Travel We recommend a day trip for every weekend of the summer.

Time to Party 15 cool places to have your child’s next birthday party.

Mom Approved Specialists Check out which doctors our readers recommend.

The Power of Algae Alltech researcher asks: Can DHA treat ADHD? Horse Sense Equine, nature therapy can help some adolescents.

in every issue 32 / Dr. Graebe 34 / Pediatric Corner 36-45 / Calendar 46 / KU’s Scholar Athlete 47 / Legacy’s Spotlight on the Arts

Scholar Athlete Scholarship Prizes Increased to $3,500

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here are now 3,500 reasons to nominate your son or daughter for our popular Scholar Athlete award, sponsored by Kentucky Utilities.

That’s 3,500 as in $3,500 in scholarships to be divided by two Scholar Athletes chosen at random at our annual awards banquet.

The program was the brainchild of Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden realtor and golf instructor at Man O War Golf.

Two years ago, Pulliam launched the program with $2,500 in scholarships. He has recruited more businessmen to increase the prize to $3,500.

The contributors are Patrick Forrester and Howard Smith of Southern Automotive Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barret of Auto Excel, local accountant Kenny Frank, Dairy Queen franchise owner Paul Wright, retired attorney Ron Sirna and PBI Bank.

Each business and Pulliam contributes Mike Pulliam started the $500. scholarship program Pulliam, who played golf at Lexington Catholic and at Purdue and Western Kentucky University, has instructed hundreds of kids in his 17 years at Man O’ War Golf and has always emphasized academics.

“These scholarships will promote kids to work hard in school and will inspire them not to neglect academics,” Pulliam said.

The Scholar Athlete feature started in 1997 and this month marks the 203rd installment. Former Scholar Athletes have appeared in the Olympics, the NFL, graduated Harvard Law School and launched professional musical careers.

Winners are boys and girls in every sport imaginable and come from public and private schools in Lexington and surrounding counties (Bourbon, Clark, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott and Woodford.)

Nominations come from coaches, teachers and neighbors but mostly from parents.

If you have a Scholar Athlete candidate at home, simply visit www. lexingtonfamily.com or e-mail john@lexingtonfamily.com.

Include the nominee’s name, age, school, sports accomplishments and academic achievements.

Good luck and we hope your child is selected. Y

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Enjoy everything Breyer and horses at the 25th annual festival at the Kentucky Horse Park, July 11-13. Lex. Family is giving away 2 sets of 2 three-day passes and a Gooitzen fan Teakesyl model horse.

Malco Cinema Winchester The newly renovated Malco Cinema in Winchester features Dolby Surround Sound and rocking chair seats. Lexington Family has three packs of four tickets to give away this month.

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Evans Orchard is open and full of good food, fresh produce and family fun.

This month Lex. Family is giving away one Family Season Pass and one Family Fun Day Package, which includes dinner for four and free entry to the Play Areas & Barn Yard.

To register, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765 by the contest deadline of Monday, July 7. Identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here and tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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Vote and Be Registered To Win Trip to Smokies

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oting for Lexington Family Magazine’s fifth annual Family Favorites Contest begins July 1, which is your opportunity to advocate for your AWARD favorite family-friendly businesses.

At the same time, voters are automatically entered in a drawing to win a family getaway for four at the Wilderness at the Smokies Resort in Sevierville, Tenn.

This includes passes to the amazing indoor waterpark.

More than 300 of you submitted nominations for your favorite family-friendly restaurants, camps, health care providers, festivals, home repair specialists, field trips and more. The top five businesses and locations in each category earned a spot in our Family Favorite Survey. Voting runs through Aug. 15.

To vote, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com and click on the Family Favorites 2014 icon. One household, one vote, please. Winners will be announced in our October issue. Y

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exington will celebrate the Fourth of July this year with plenty of sweet treats, live music, fireworks and fun.

Festivities begin on Wednesday, July 2 with the annual Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social. The contest begins at noon in the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion downtown.

On Thursday, July 3, a Patriotic Concert featuring the 202nd Army Band of the Kentucky National Guard begins at 8 p.m. on the Morrison Lawn at Transylvania University.

The Bluegrass 10,000 Race kicks off at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 4.

A festival with music, entertainment, arts and crafts, food and drinks will take place from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. This year the theme for the festival is “Celebrate Heroes.”

The annual parade starts at 2 p.m., beginning at Midland Avenue and continuing down Main Street. The celebration will close with a fireworks display at 10 p.m. downtown. Y

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reyerFest returns to the Kentucky Horse Park July 11-13 for the 25th anniversary of the world’s best festival of model (and real) horses.

In addition to a huge display of Breyer Model horses, families will enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, a kids’ jumping competition, a craft area and a chance to meet the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy horses.

Helping celebrate Jubilee is Emmywinning television star, fashion designer and acclaimed horseman, Carson Kressley and multi-time World Champion Friesian, Gooitzen fan Teakesy.

The Splash Dogs Eastern Regional Championships feature the best dock diving dogs in the country.

Three-day tickets holders receive a free Celebration Horse model, plus access to special events Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Three-day tickets are $92.50 for adults and $62.50 for kids. Children under 6 are free but do not receive the model horse. One day tickets are available for $15. Info: www.breyerhorses.com

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children’s book character is visiting 25 different local businesses in July.

Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, book coupons and more.

Families can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Lexington!” passport at Morris Book Shop with the names of all the participating sites.

The first 100 Waldo seekers to get their passports stamped or signed at 10 or more sites can bring their passports to Morris Book Shop to collect their Where’s Waldo coupons.

Along with gifts from participating merchants, the top prize is a 6-volume deluxe set of Waldo books.

Participation is free and the hunt lasts until July 31. Info: The Morris Book Shop, 276-0494 or www.morrisbookshop.com.

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he Lexington Children’s Theatre is bringing “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” to life this summer with the help of Bluegrass area families in the 13th annual Summer Family Musical, July 2427 and Aug. 1-3 at the Mainstage Theatre.

All of the actors are local children and their parents, including Cassady Gorrell, who plays Cinderella and is marking her

10th year of performing at LCT. Tickets are $18-20.

Info: 254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

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indergarten students entering Fayette County Public Schools in August can look forward to a variety of fun, free and educational activities this summer through the Countdown to Kindergarten program.

Community organizations have partnered to offer free and low-cost activities for registered kindergartners and their families.

A new twist for 2014 is the C2K Summer Passport, which can be stamped at each event with stickers. By visiting at least six of the 11 events, a child will be eligible for a prize drawing including a new bicycle.

Families can pick up registration packets, including a voucher for a free T-shirt and passport, at any branch of the Lexington Public Library. The shirt will serve as the child’s entry pass to all Countdown to Kindergarten activities.

If a child has signed up for kindergarten and did not receive a shirt voucher, please call (859) 381-4105. Info: www.

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LASC Renovation Project Gets Underway

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By Lesley Iwinski

My Kids Are Fighting!

Handling Sibling Battles

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ave you heard or said these things lately: “Mooooooooom! She took my shirt and now I can’t find it!”

“Mommy! He pushed me over and took my bike!”

“What is going on in there? Are you all at it again?!”

And the famous, “Don’t make me come down there!”

Kids fighting is nothing new, but as the summer grows long, you may notice there is even more than usual.

What’s going on and what can you do about it?

Kids fight for many reasons. Here are the usual ones paired with some suggestions of what you can do.

Reasons Children Fight To get their way Solutions Teach children how to win-win negotiate.

Do this by helping each child be clear about what they want. They take turns talking and listening, and then think of ways to solve the problem that are mutually satisfying.

Reasons Children Fight To get a parent’s attention Solutions Make a point to spend time with each child every day, even if it is just for a few minutes.

Make a heart connection by listening or asking them to teach you something.

Reasons Children Fight Because they are bored or want some excitement

Solutions Pretend to be a sports commentator. Hold an imaginary microphone and describe the action. Make sure you are using humor and not putting anyone down.

Reasons Children Fight To release tension Solutions Join in a game of tag, be a wild animal and chase them, share a good-natured tickle or a pillow fight. Race. Swim. Turn on music and dance like crazy.

Reasons Children Fight Want their sibling to pay attention to them Solutions Teach siblings how to ask for attention from their sibling appropriately and how to respect each other’s personal space and time.

In addition, you can take time to teach children to ask for what they want instead of fighting.

Be sure to be positive. Also, problemsolve when everyone is getting along.

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Lesley Iwinski MD is a Lexington mother of three children, ages 18-23, a family physician and the founding director of Growing Peaceful Families. She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of Kathryn Kvols, author of Redirecting Children’s Behavior.

Info for Lesley: (859) 333-3053 or www.GrowingPeacefulFamilies.com. E-mail questions for Lesley to john@lexingtonfamily.com or encourage1another@insightbb.com 6 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

he Living Arts and Science Center broke ground in June on a $5 million renovation and expansion that will more than double its space and expand LASC’s capacity to serve students in Lexington and beyond.

LASC has expanded its service reach from seven Central Kentucky counties to more than 30 counties.

The renovated historic Kinkead House will feature a new Children’s Art Gallery, and the current gallery, classrooms and office spaces also will be renovated.

The expansion will include Lexington’s only planetarium, an expanded hands-on Discovery Exhibit, four new art and science classrooms, a Digital Art Studio, additional art gallery space, a teaching kitchen, a clay studio, rain and butterfly gardens and a rooftop garden.

The innovative “Glo Gallery” will feature a 15’ x 28’ foot glass wall for projections and digital art presentations.

The expansion will be completed in the late summer 2015. LASC will remain open during the renovation.

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Members Heritage is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Youth Scholarship Program:

Left to right: Pat Ferry, President; Michael Kamer Jr.; Christine Brandewie; Katherine Ison; Bobby A. Flynn, Board Chairman

Michael Kamer, Jr. is a graduate of The Liberal Arts Academy at Henry Clay High School and plans on attending the University of Virginia in the fall. Michael plans on obtaining a double major in Foreign Affairs and Commerce.

Christine Brandewie graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. She plans on attending Vanderbilt University in the fall, pursuing a degree in Engineering.

Katherine Ison is a graduate from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and plans on attending Transylvania University in the fall, as a Pre-Med major.

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my new heartbeat After this winter of ice and snow that barricaded us indoors, I couldn’t wait for the day when my toddler could get outside and entertain herself in nature.

So imagine my surprise when this glorious summer rolled around, and I find us in the car more than the great outdoors.

I tried dragging my toddler outside and telling her to just PLAY. We have a swing set and a sandbox in our backyard – she

d i g i t a l July @ LexingtonFamily.com Parenting Questions Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. Here are some answers to last month’s question: “How did you decide who got to be in the delivery room with you when your baby arrived? t “My husband and doula were the only ones in my room. I didn’t want to answer a lot of questions about my progress and didn’t want to feel like I needed to entertain anyone.” – Alicia Brab

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I remember last summer when 2-year-old CeCe was content to sit and splash in her baby pool all afternoon.

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tired.

Scheduled activities can be an enriching experience for a kid, but I’m hoping I can get CeCe to understand that learning to entertain yourself is a valuable life skill.

We can’t always have a packed social agenda, and sometimes your mom and a puzzle are the best you are going to do for the day.

I’m hoping this early summer excitement is a phase, and the shine of constant activities will wear off soon.

Because I’d really like a few afternoons to soak my feet in that baby pool.

Watch Baby Bump Editor Katie Saltz on the ABC36 Noon News on the first Monday of each month to see new products and activity ideas for mom and baby. Y

t “My husband, sister and the health professionals delivering my baby. I limited it to the people I knew would be comforting when I was hurting, irrational and feeling powerless.” – Alyssa Moore Sutton t “Just my husband and me. It is a special moment that I felt was important to share just the two of us.” – Kristen Mosley

Facebook Feedback Question for July: What advice do you have for someone who is visiting a new mom and her newborn? Answer our Facebook Feedback question and you could see your answer in the magazine!

July @ BabyBumpLexington.com

Prenatal Prep: When should you start taking a prenatal vitamin? What foods should you avoid to help with conception? Read over our list of lifestyle changes to consider when you are trying to conceive.

Ditching the Crib: Sleeping in a “big kid bed” can be a tough adjustment for toddlers. Check out our tips for a smooth transition.

Original Artwork: Instead of collecting piles of drawings and coloring pages, check out our Pinterest board of ideas for preserving and displaying your child’s artwork.

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Anything but her own toys and games, anywhere but her own yard or playroom.

Every month I compile the Lexington Family Magazine calendar of family-oriented events, so I have no problem finding fun (and often free) outings for my toddler.

The problem is, I end up feeling like her cruise ship activity director.

We do a few days of camp here, a few days at summer school there, library story times on the weekends, trips to the park when the weather is nice. My gas tank is very

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Summer Fun

One Weekend at a Time

By Laurie Evans

We’ve still got nine weekends left in Summer 2014, plenty of time to explore the Bluegrass and beyond. Check out our list of must-sees for summer weekends.

July 4-6: It’s the Fourth of July and that means festivals. You can visit Lexington’s 4th festival and enjoy an apple pie contest and ice cream social in addition to the parade and street festival all before the fireworks.

Also, visit Berea for the Whippoorwill Festival, July 10-13, to learn about traditional Appalachian living or Winchester for the Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival, Aug. 2921, for arts & crafts, music and food.

July 11-13: This is a great weekend to explore Lexington – Watch the Legends take on the Hagerstown Suns, explore the Explorium or hit the Legacy Trail.

Horse lovers can head out to the Kentucky Horse Park for Breyerfest.

Kids can paint their own Breyer model in miniature, enjoy pony rides, petting zoos and piggy races, get their faces painted and see loads of horse-y demonstrations.

weekend and next. Also this weekend, the Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg will present “The Little Mermaid, Jr.,” “Peter Pan” and “South Pacific.”

And My Old Kentucky Home theatre in Bardstown will stage “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

August 1-3: If you’re tired of the heat, take a drive to Mammoth Caves in Park City (about 2 hours southwest of Lexington). The caves are always nice and cool – and totally cool!

There are cave tours for every age and every activity level. Visit Diamond Caverns while you’re down that way and go just a little farther to Bowling Green for the Lost River Cave boat tour and gem mining.

Pioneer Days at Fort Boonesborough and features live music, historical demonstrations, great food and more than 100 vendors.

For train enthusiasts, plan a trip on the Bluegrass Scenic Railway or the Kentucky Railroad Museum trains.

August 22-24: Fayette County public schools are closed on Friday, Aug. 22, which means you have a threeday weekend to explore Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Zoo is offering Visitor Appreciation Days where all admission tickets are half price.

Hit up the Newport Aquarium in the afternoons for Summer Family Hours (Sun.-Fri., 4-7 p.m. only) when you’ll get two free kids’ admission for every paid adult admission.

August 29-September 1:

July 18-20: In little more than an hour, you can be in Louisville where Big, Big Bugs are invading the Louisville Zoo (animatronic, that is), plus the Papa John’s Splash Park is open to cool you off.

The Kentucky Science Center offers your kids the coolest, funniest, grossest and wackiest science experience around.

The four-story digital theater will be showing “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Back to the Future” and “Jurassic Park 3-D.”

Oh no! School is about to start. Quick, go out and have some big fun. How about a roller coaster?

There are so many options within just a couple hours drive from Lexington.

Kings Island is just north of Cincinnati, and the newly reopened Kentucky Kingdom is in Louisville.

For a smaller, slightly less crazy park, visit Coney Island in Cincinnati or Beech Bend and Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green.

Labor Day Weekend.

Uh oh, summer is almost over! Last chance to hit the water parks. Close to home you can visit Adventure Falls in Richmond, The Pavilion in Georgetown, and Falling Springs in Versailles.

A little longer drive and you’ll get to the Kentucky Splash Waterpark in Williamsburg, the Big Splash Adventure in French Lick, Indiana, Coco Key Water Resort in Cincinnati, Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio or Wilderness at the Smokies in Sevierville, Tenn.

July 25-27: The Lexington Children’s Theatre will present “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” this

August 15-17: Get your kids in the learning groove by exploring some local history. This weekend is

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Enjoy cooler evening visits Thursday through Saturday nights in July. Gates remain open until 7 p.m. and you can stay and play until 8 p.m.

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Cool off with some Splish Splashin’ fun! Free with Zoo admission or membership.

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Enjoy family-friendly recent films under the stars!

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All Things Party Directory Boyd Orchards 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles Info: (859) 873-3097 / www.boydorchards.c om Your party package will include 2 hours with 3 tables for up to 35 people and unlimited play in the playground with the 90-foot slide, pirate ship, petting zoo and more. Plus a private hayride around the orchard. Birthday child gets a free T-shirt and free gem bag of mining ore.

Explorium of Lexington

The Square, 440 W. Short Street / 258-3253 www.explorium.com All parties include tableware, balloons, all-day admission to the museum, and setup and cleanup.

Party packages start at $200 for up to 22 people. The Explorium offers a large a la carte menu, so you can create the perfect party.

Kentucky Mudworks 825 National Ave. / 389-9681 www.kentuckymudworks.com A Kentucky Mudworks birthday party includes two hours of wheelthrowing or handbuilding clay with an option to add glazing and firing. $15-$25 per person.

Celebration Center of Lexington 1509 Trent Blvd. / 272-3414 www.celebrationcenteroflexington.com Celebrate and enjoy each milestone of life at parties, Lexington’s newest reception center. Birthday ahs mitzv s, ening christ receptions, family gatherings, ns. and reunio

Gattitown Lexington 2524 Nicholasville Road 277-2323 / www.gattitownlexington.com Eat up the fun! Gatittown has the BEST birthd ay parties in town with great food, fun games and awesome prizes. Packages include pizza and pasta buffet, party rooms, decorations, goodie bags , t-shirts, cupcakes, game cards and unlimited rides!

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Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. MLK Blvd. / 252-5222 www.lasclex.org Birthday parties include a teacher-led art or science activity (designed for your theme), time in the Discovery Exhibit, set-up and paper party products. Guests nonmay take home their creative projects. A $30 for up $120 . vation reser for due is refundable deposit nsive (Exte $10. is ional addit each ; ipants to 7 partic times projects, planetarium shows, and longer party ) fees. available for additional

Evans Orchard 180 Stone Rd., Georgetown 502-863-2255 www.evansorchard.com Party includes birthday tent with six picnic tables, plus entrance to the barnyard and play area that includes jumping pillow, apple cider slide and hay castle, a wagon ride through the orchard and goody bags.

Gymboree Play and Music

4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Suit e 145 278-4386 / lexingtonky@gym boreeclasses.com Choose your child’s favorite them e, and Gymboree will create a private, personalize d party experience filled with kid-friendly activities.

Gymboree specializes in birthdays for children 1-5 yea rs old.

Legacy All Sports 261 Ruccio Way / 977-8862 www.legacyallsports.com Join Legacy for fun, flipping and fitness on your child’s special day! Parties include setup, clean up, two party hosts/hostesses, supervised gym activities with inflatables/trampolines and pits. Plus balloo ns, tablecloths, plates, napkins, cups and cutlery. Some packages include pizza.

The Mad Potter 3385 Tates Creek Road 269-4591 www.themadpotter.biz Painting pottery or fusing glass is a great way to celebrate your child’s birthday.

Join Mad Potter in the private Party Room for 8-20 children for an hour-and-a-half, and the staff will help you create a memorable day for your child. The project, instruction, invitations and balloons are provid ed.

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MAKE AFTERSCHOOL THE BEST PART OF THEIR DAY

3025 Black James Dr. / 687-0401 www.malibujacks.net golf, Parties are full of food, fun, go-karts, miniature tout.

Shoo tball Baske arcade games and Mountain Dew , room party e privat host, party a Basic package includes one , guest each for ke cupca large a , two large pizzas attraction (miniature golf or go-kart ride) for each guest with VIP time for group, and credit for the arcade for up to 10 kids.

YMCA Afterschool Enrichment Program Before and afterschool services provided in Fayette, Jessamine and Scott Counties.

• Monday - Friday • School dismissal until 6:00 p.m.

• Kindergarten to middle school Financial assistance available.

Homework Help Academic Enrichment Youth Fitness Healthy Snack Safe Play Fun

Visit www.ymcacky.org/afterschool or call 367-7337 for locations, registration and other important information.

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Wild Thyme Cooking School 1060 Chinoe Road, # 108 523-COOK (2665) www.WildThymeCooking. com Kids cooking parties are one of the hottest new birthday party trends. Choose from a variety of themes or customize your cooking party theme aroun d your favorite book, movie, etc. Plates, balloons, cooking activities, cupcake decorating with cupcake tower and candles, setup and cleanup included. $285 for 10 kids (16 maximum) plus birthday child.

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Our midway includes over 100 games for kids of all ages!

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2014 Mom Approved

Medical Specialists We’ve made it our goal to find the Best Doctors in the Bluegrass in the best way we know how – with help from our readers. Moms know better than anyone else which doctors go the extra mile for their patients. So we polled our readers, listened to what they had to say and compiled our list of Mom-Approved Medical Specialists. All doctors were in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure as of press time.

Next up – Mom Approved Ob-Gyns. To have your voice heard, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com and nominate your favorite Ob-Gyn. That list will run in our September issue.

Dr. John Hill / Dr. Tracie Overbeck Allergy Partners of Central Ky. 166 Pasadena Dr., #150 109 Daniel Dr., Danville 276-1452 www.allergypartners.com/ centralkentucky Dr. Sanford Archer UK Ear Nose & Throat Dept.

740 S. Limestone / 257-5405 http://ent.med.uky.edu Dr. Rajiv Arora Family Allergy and Asthma 3292 Eagle View Lane, Ste. 150 263-1900 / www.familyallergy.com Dr. Joseph P. Bark 18 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Dermatology Consultants 1401 Harrodsburg Road, #C-415 278-9492 http://dermconsultants.com Dr. Anthony Bastecki A. Bastecki Chiropractic 3101 Richmond Rd. #202 / 266-2223 www.abasteckichiropractic.com Dr. Richard Blake Lex. Clinic East - Cardiology 100 N. Eagle Creek Dr. 258-5327 / www.lexingtonclinic.com Dr. Ana Lia Castellanos UK Dept. of Nephrology 800 Rose St. / 323-6789 www.mc.uky.edu/nephrology

Dr. Michael Cecil Lexington Clinic - Ear Nose & Throat 1221 South Broadway / 258-4371 www.lexingtonclinic.com Dr. Rick Graebe, Dr. Regina Callihan, Dr. Kevin Skidmore Children’s Vision & Learning Ctr. 105 Crossfield Drive / 879-3665 www.myfamilyvision.com Dr. Carol Cottrill UK Community Pediatric Cardiology 1760 Nicholasville Road, #602 422-4278 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/pedscardiology/ Dr. Charlie Becknell Dr. Laurie Massa Dr. April Ramsey Dermatology Associates of Ky. 250 Fountain Court / 263-4444 www.daklex.com

Dr. David P. Ditto, Dr. Stacey N. Kroogel, Dr. John E. Musick Ditto and Musick Eye Care Center 104 Fairfield Dr. / 887-2441 www.dittoandmusick.com Dr. Russell Eldridge, Oncology Baptist Health Lexington 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Bldg E #701 276-0414 / www.centralbap.com Dr. Lance Ferguson Commonwealth Eye Surgery

Kentucky Children’s Hospital recognizes these providers for their designation as “Mom-Approved Specialists.”

Sanford Archer, MD ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Jamshed Kanga, MD Pediatric Pulmonology

Carol Cottrill, MD Community Pediatric Cardiology

Qutubuddin G. Khan, MD Neurology

The pediatricians and providers at Kentucky Children’s Hospital are experts in their fields and are focused on meeting the unique and special needs of children.

KCH is the only hospital in the eastern part of Kentucky dedicated to caring for kids and that has a dedicated Level I pediatric emergency and trauma care center. We also have experts available in the following specialties should your child need additional testing or care:

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• Adolescent medicine • Allergy • Cardiology • Critical care medicine • Dentistry • Development and behavioral medicine • Endocrinology • Genetics and metabolism • Gastroenterology and nutrition

• Hematology and oncology • Infectious disease • Neonatology • Nephrology • Neurology • Pediatric and adolescent gynecology • Child and adolescent psychiatry • Pulmonology • Radiology • Rheumatology • Urology KCH has the region’s most comprehensive pediatric surgical service, offering general surgery expertise as well as dedicated surgery specialists in orthopaedics, oncofertility, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), cancer, dentistry, ophthalmology, kidney transplantation, urology, neonatal surgery and plastic surgery.

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For an appointment with one of our pediatric specialists, ask your pediatrician to refer your child by calling UK•MDs at 859-257-5522.

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Drs. Ditto & Musick Eye Care Optometrist

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David P. Ditto, O.D. A Kentucky native, Dr. Ditto received a B.A. degree in Chemistry from Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. He subsequently did graduate work at Asbury Theological Seminary and the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Ditto received a B.S. in Physiological Optics in 1976 and his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1978 from the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry. In his senior year at UAB, Dr. Ditto received the Vodnoy Clinical Optometry Science Award for excellence in Clinical Optometry.

Dr. Ditto is a member of the Kentucky Optometric Association, the Southern Council of Optometry, and the American Optometric Association,. He is a member of the Jessamine County Board of Health and is a past Director of the Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce. In 2008 Dr. Ditto was named the Optometrist of the Year by the Kentucky Optometric Association.

Dr.. Ditto has practiced in Nicholasville, KY, since 1978. Along with Dr. Musick, he founded the current Nicholasville office of Kentucky Eye Institute known as Drs. Ditto & Musick Eye Care Center, with its full-service retail optical dispensary, Jessamine Optical.

Stacey N. Kroogel, O.D. Dr. Kroggel, a Lexington, Kentucky native received a B.A. degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2003. She went on to graduate from the Southern College of Optometry in 2007.

Dr. Kroggel is a member of the Kentucky Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Kroggel specializes in pediatrics, alignment disorders, as well as primary eye care.

John E. Musick, O.D. Dr. Musick attended Florida State University and received his doctor of optometry from the School of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Upon graduation in 1976, he received the Dean’s Award for the highest academic record in the school’s history and was selected as the ODK Most Outstanding Professional Student in the UAB Medical Center. He was also the recipient of the AOA Outstanding Clinician Award and Bausch and Lomb Outstanding Contact Lens Clinician Award.

Dr. Musick has practiced in Kentucky since 1976 and provides primary eye care services with special interests, training, and credentials in low vision rehabilitation. He was the nation’s highest scorer on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry’s Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease in 1994. He has previously chaired the NBEO Exam Council and presently serves on the NBEO PMP Exam Construction Committee. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and currently one of fifty doctors internationally to achieve diplomat status in the AAO’s Low Vision Section. He chairs the Section’s Ocular Disease Exam and is a member of the Executive Council. He has authored several nationally published articles on ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation including a book chapter in Remediation and Management of Low Vision. In 1997, he received the Kentucky Rehabilitation Association’s Charles McDowell Education and Advocacy Award. He has served on the Continuing Education Committee of the Kentucky Optometric Association for several years, receiving the President’s Award for outstanding service to the profession in 1996.

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His goal is to help ease their fears and their child’s suffering.

Family Allergy & Asthma Dr. Arora believes in a holistic approach to medicine 3292 Eagle View Lane, #150 Lexington 40509 and looks to a variety of solutions in helping 859.263.1900 overcome allergies and asthma. Whether through FamilyAllergy.com

Stratton Eyes

Optometrist Our mission at Stratton Eyes is the basis for everything we do. Simply put, Stratton Eyes believes that every patient should be treated with: INTEGRITY - The visual needs and wellness of each of our patients will always be our first priority.

COMPASSION - We are committed to providing exceptional eye care and developing lifetime relationships with our patients.

UNDERSTANDING - We strive for excellence in every aspect of our practice from our state-of-the-art equipment and quality products to our knowledgeable, helpful staff members.

Dr. Dawn C. Stratton, O.D. is the founder of Stratton Eyes. An honor-receiving graduate of Illionois College of Optometry in Chicago, Dr. Stratton earned her Doctor of Optometry in 1994, and began in private practice following graduation.

She received the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society Award for outstanding leadership and service, and has employed those key values in her practice from the beginning. Dr. Stratton is a member of The American Optometric Association, The Kentucky Optometric Association, The National Association of Professional Women, and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists. Dr. Stratton also gives her time generously to provide eye exams for patients at the Hope Center, Room at the Inn, and The Nest - Center for Women, Children and Families. Dr. Stratton and her husband Mark have been married since 1990 and have two boys who keep them busy!

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Otolaryngologist Robert Wilson is a board certified Otolaryngologist, Academy of Otolaryngology: Head who trained at West Virginia University and the and Neck Surgery, and the Christian University of Kentucky. He treats patients in Medical and Dental Association.

Lexington, Georgetown, and London. He enjoys caring for families, treating both adults and children.

150 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Ste 102, Lexington 40509 He has a special interest in pediatric ENT and nasal(859) 629-7140 sinus disorders. He is a member of the American www.entspec.com www.robwilsonmd.com

Dr. Heechung Ko, O.D. has been practicing for over 12 years and loves her patients! Born in South Korea, Dr. Ko graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Anthropology and Literature before pursuing optometry school. Dr. Ko graduated from Illinois College of Optometry in 2001. She now lives in Versailles with her husband, three children and two dogs. When she’s not seeing patients, she can probably be found running her kids to music lessons, sports practice and horseback riding. Dr. Ko says her favorite part of working at Stratton Eyes is her patients, and the long-term relationships she has with them. Patient education is one of her biggest strengths, and she loves making sure her patients have the best possible vision for their whole lives!

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Look for This MomApproved Button at Your Doctor’s Office 2353 Alexandria Dr. / 224-2655 www.commonwealtheyes.com Dr. Arun Kadambi Allergy , Asthma & Sinus Center 1136 Monarch St. / 223-0000 www.aasclex.com Dr. Qutubuddin G. Kahn UK Neurology 740 S Limestone St., #B101 323-6702 / http://ukneurology.com

Dr. Kathleen Martin Saint Joseph Gastroenterology Associates / 160 N Eagle Creek Dr., #202 / 301-5199 http://kentuckyonehealth.org/ hospital-gastroenterology Alison Petras, DO Paris Family Physicians 8 Linville Dr., Suita A, Paris 859-987-3577 parisfamilyphysicians.com Dr. Karen Santos Hamburg Vision Center 2716 Old Rosebud Ln., #130 327-3701

Dr. Jaleil Shojaei Lexington Neuroscience Center 2708 Old Rosebud Rd. 255-1009 / www.lexneuro.com Dr. Dawn Stratton Dr. Heechung Ko Stratton Eyes 535 Wellington Way #160 / 2452020 / www.strattoneyes.com Dr. William Wachs, Optometrist 154 Patchen Dr., #71 / 224-2655 Ray Wechman Georgetown Family Physicians 1138 Lexington Rd., #130 Georgetown / (502) 867-0222 Dr. Rob Wilson ENT, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists 150 N. Eagle Creek Dr., #102 629-7140 / www.robwilsonmd.com Y

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Vision Therapy – a kind of physical therapy for the eyes and brain – is an effective nonsurgical treatment for many common visual problems such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, double vision, convergence insufficiency and reading and learning disabilities.

Dr. Graebe is the only eye doctor in the Lexington area to be board certified in Vision Development and Rehabilitation, and is the only Kentucky doctor ever to be selected to America’s Top Optometrists in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation.

His practice in Versailles is devoted to children with learning and attention problems, autism spectrum and reading difficulties. The practice also is a therapy center for acquired brain injury patients and acquired special needs patients (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome).

Family Eyecare Associates offers a special program for reduction or elimination of myopia (nearsightedness) along with myopia prevention protocols.

An innovator, Dr. Graebe has studied with Dr. Don Teig, a sports vision expert who has worked with the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers.

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Optometrist Dr. Santos grew up in Toronto, Canada and was raised by hard-working parents. When she was 6, her father graduated from Optometry school and opened his own practice. As a result, she spent many long hours working closely with her father and his patients.

“I watched with admiration as my father developed trusting relationships with his patients. He has always made patient comfort a priority,” she said.

It wasn’t until she graduated from the University of Waterloo with a bachelor of science degree that her true professional calling became apparent. In 2004, she graduated magna cum laude from Chicago’s Illinois College of Optometry.

“I moved to Lexington to expand my clinical experience as a resident at Commonwealth Eye Surgery. I had the wonderful opportunity to work with a highly skilled eye surgeon and photo by Sarahlane Photography some well respected optometrists,” she said.

“The decision to stay in Lexington was easy because I had fallen in love with the beautiful state of Kentucky, as well as my future husband. I started to practice with a great group of optometrists in a large multi-office practice. After five years, I realized I was better suited for a smaller, more intimate practice, similar to what I had watched my father build.”

“I live in the Hamburg area with my supportive husband and our two small children. I look forward to building long-lasting relationships with my patients and becoming an integral part of the community.”

Dr. Santos has been practicing optometry in the Lexington area since 2004 and Hamburg Vision Center opened in 2011.

“I have really enjoyed all my pediatric patients,” she said. “I want to make sure every child feels comfortable and has a great experience when having an eye exam.

“I take pride in making every patient, including the young ones, comfortable and as relaxed as possible.”

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r. Aoife Lyons, director of the Alltech Career Development Program, posed the following question at a health and wellness seminar during Alltech’s annual 30th International Symposium in Lexington – “Can ADHD be treated with the natural supplement DHA?” Alltech, founded by Dr. Pearse Lyons in 1980 and headquartered in Central Kentucky, provides natural, nutritional solutions to the food and feed industries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Having opened an algae plant in Winchester that is ideally suited to study Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Aoife Lyons explains why Alltech is getting involved.

Dr. Aoife Lyons received her doctorate in clinical psychology from De Paul University in Chicago.

After successfully running her own private practice for more than 10 years, she returned to Ireland in 2012 to direct the Alltech Career Development Program.

Dr. Lyons studied and worked with ADHD firsthand while treating hundreds of children at her private practice.

She witnessed the negative effects of medication – including insomnia, mood changes and loss of appetite.

Having reviewed studies in the United Kingdom that showed the promising effects of DHA on children with ADHD, she sought ways to treat the condition naturally through proper nutrition.

Dr. Aoife Lyons of Alltech earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from De Paul University and treated children, many of whom had ADHD, at her private practice in Chicago for more than ten years.

Now the director of Alltech’s Career Development Program in Ireland, she made a presentation at Alltech’s 30th annual International Symposium in Lexington that suggested that the natural supplement DHA might help treat ADHD. “The research in the U.K. is pretty new and much more is needed,” she said.

“But this is cutting edge and forward thinking, and we need much larger, double-blinded studies to see what the outcome will be.”

Through her work with the Career Development Program, Dr. Lyons deals with an international clientele and is intrigued by Alltech’s multiculturalism.

She notes that DHA is found in fish oil, whose salutary effect on the human brain is now well established.

“Research shows that Asian cultures, which have diets rich with fish, have lower incidence of ADHD, and in Japan, there is lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease,” Lyons said.

Although not conclusive in themselves, these are indicators that DHA might alleviate ADHD symptoms,

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The reaction to Dr. Lyons’ presentation at the Alltech Symposium was encouraging. Attendees approached her afterward, not so much as professionals but as parents.

A familiar inquiry was, “Can this help my child?”

When it comes down to it “the goal is to develop happy, successful children. If this can help, great! We know that DHA is a natural supplement. It can’t hurt,” Dr. Lyons said.

Another intrigued attendee was Aoife’s father. Dr. Pearse Lyons’ question to her was: “How can we get this going?”

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Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD can hamper a child’s ability to succeed in school by adding challenges to the learning process.

LearningRx offers cognitive skills training that can be effective with children and adults who are on the autism spectrum.

These individuals often respond well to activities that are regular and predictable, and LearningRx brain training programs are highly ordered with consistent rewards.

Plus, the programs are specifically designed for each client and are delivered oneon-one by qualified trainers.

Progress is regular, systematic, and can be tracked and recognized by the person receiving training.

Training provides more than just a positive structure.

It also specifically addresses key cognitive deficits associated with pervasive developmental disorder, autism or Asperger’s syndrome.

Studies show that individuals on the autism spectrum commonly display weaknesses in short-term memory, processing speed, and logic and reasoning skills.

These are among the

cognitive skills that LearningRx brain training targets and strengthens.

LearningRx brain training regularly produces multi-year gains in these critical skills.

These gains are not only scientifically measurable and often dramatic – they can make life-changing differences for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

LearningRx can also address learning issues that affect children and adults with attention deficit disorders such as ADHD. LearningRx’s one-onone brain training targets and strengthens the weak cognitive skills associated with ADHD. Results are not only lifechanging, they’re lasting, too.

These techniques can strengthen all three types of attention: sustained, selective and divided.

Clients with ADHD report dramatic improvements in how they function in school, at work and in life.

Clients with ADHD who test at or below the 50th percentile in cognitive skills see improvements of 23 to 35 percentile points in how their brain performs after LearningRx brain training.

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Redwood Cooperative School has been established by parents who want to continue their children’s preschool cooperative educational environment, which started at Fayette Cooperating Preschool.

Redwood will meet at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church and plans to grow each year, adding a new class of younger children as the current children progress. The goal is to start with an enrollment of 20, capped at 24.

Each classroom will operate with one head teacher, an assistant teacher and two parents. Each parent assists in the classroom twice every six weeks.

With parents helping in the classroom and with the administration of the With parents helping in the school, tuition can be kept low. classroom and with the The head teacher administration of the school, will be Hannah Adams, who is tuition can be kept low. a certified K-5 The school is for children in teacher with public and private school kindergarten through second experience. grade.

The assistant teacher will be Kirsten Phelps Updike, a past Fayette Coop mother with experience in the classroom.

Beth Ellen Rosenbaum, who holds a degree from Julliard and founded Children’s Music Workshop in 1995, will run the music program.

Jennifer Melchiore works at the Explorium of Lexington and will oversee the school’s art program.

At Redwood, creativity is emphasized and children will learn independently and at their own pace.

The multi-age setting facilitates peer learning, and the cooperative structure provides personal attention while fostering a sense of community.

Outside play every day, rain or shine, is a hallmark of the program along with the belief that children’s play contributes to healthy development, and enhances academic performance, focus and cognitive abilities.

“Children are naturally creative and inventive, and we want to nurture that through hands-on educational experiences,” said Leah Endicott, President of the Redwood Board of Directors.

“Our programs are rooted in the arts and nature and play.”

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r. Angie Spiers and her associate Stacy Springston, run a traditional counseling practice, Stable Wellness Center, with an office in Hamburg.

But it’s their second location that makes this practice unique and groundbreaking in Lexington.

Stable Meadows Life Enrichment Center is a 10-acre farm on Jacks Creek Pike in southeastern Lexington that offers an equine assisted therapy setting.

Spiers is a transplanted Canadian who became an equestrian as an adult, learning to ride and train with natural horsemanship techniques.

The inspiration for the Enrichment Center came from Spiers’ children who flourished when they interacted with the horses, animals and the land.

“I saw the difference in my own kids and knew this setting could help others,” Spiers said.

Spiers was certified in Canada by

the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association and embraced the eco-psychology movement, which Dr. Angie Spiers holds that children who are isolated from the outdoors and free play suffer from what some call “nature deficit.”

The therapy at Stable Meadows goes far beyond just communing with nature.

As a professional therapist, Spiers works with families in transition, military families and pained adolescents.

Often, an agriculture setting can reengage those who have “checked out of traditional therapy,” Spiers said.

“This setting is not for everyone but it can work, particularly with adolescents who have been stigmatized and don’t want to just talk feelings.”

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Bluegrass, Spiers and Springston have scheduled workshops and camps at Stable Meadows in July, including a Healthy Bodies Camp for girls 8-13 (July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1). A similar camp for teen boys and girls is Aug. 5-8.

These camps focus on positive body image, mindful eating plus food instruction, using the farm as an education tool.

Other workshops include Earth Mothers and Divine Daughters for moms and girls 8-13. A Chillin’ Children class for the same age group works to reduce stress and increase focus.

The Bully in the Barn workshop is an anti-bullying class.

“Our mantra is prevention and support instead of crisis management,” Spiers said. “Not that we don’t deal in crisis management, but if we can help develop tools for mental health and healthy body image, then we have done our jobs.”

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Fireworks Can Overload a Child’s Senses

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eep in mind this summer that fireworks are a sensory-oriented experience – more so than some children can handle.

Some children are in pure awe – others will cry from loud, abrupt noises.

It can help to sit far back from the fireworks, which could decrease the noise level and protect the ears.

All of our ears are vulnerable to loud noises, especially loud, sustained noises.

In some children, senses are not as well developed as adults (for example, vision), but other senses may be more acute than an adult’s (like hearing and taste).

Fireworks may sound louder to a young child, but it does not mean the noise is more of a risk for the child.

Fireworks also can be dangerous if not handled properly. Children should never play with fireworks.

If you choose to give your children sparklers, make sure that they keep them outside and away from faces, clothing and hair.

The best advice for those who enjoy watching fireworks is to go to a public display and leave it up to the professionals.

The Child Development Center of the Bluegrass provides early childhood education for children from 6 weeks of age through Transitional Kindergarten, as well as outpatient pediatric therapy (OT, PT, and Speech) for children and adolescents.

The center’s weekly blog addresses issues a variety of issues. Y

Local Father Writes Book About Child With Down Syndrome

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ocal author Kerry Boudreaux recently released his debut book “Prism, Seeing the World Through the Hearts of People with Special Needs.”

It is a compilation of life lessons and perspectives from a father who is raising three daughters, the youngest of whom has Down syndrome.

The book is written for the casual reader looking for an inspirational and entertaining read as well as those who may have a child with special needs or may have just received a diagnosis and they are looking for some insight as to what life will hold with their new special gift.

Boudreaux resides in Lexington with his wife, Karen, and their three

daughters, Kala, Kelsey and Kate.

Kerry and his family participate in projects such as Brighter Tomorrows ( www.brightertomorrows. org), which educates new and expectant parents – as well as physicians– about Down syndrome.

Kerry and Karen often speak to churches and community organizations, advocating and sharing their life’s adventures of raising a child with special needs.

Kerry and Karen mentor students who are pursuing their education in fields such as medicine and education.

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ummer has arrived and we all know about the dreaded academic decline that takes place.

Research shows that students can lose up to two months of grade equivalency over the summer.

Some kids will respond enthusiastically if we give them a book to read. Others, no so much.

So how about Apps?

Because kids love their smart phones and iPads, why not supply them with fun and sneaky ways to stay ahead of the game during summer break?

Studies show that mobile Apps promote learning because they are fun.

Children do not think of them as educational but as entertainment.

Disguising an App as a game piques a child’s curiosity, resulting in a high level of retention.

The following are my recommendations.

Word Builder for Letterland – Blending letters and sounds, revise letter sounds, listen to beginning sounds in words, blend and segment words.

Reading Rainbow – Reading independently.

Travel to themed islands such as Animal Kingdom, National Geographic Kids, Awesome People and Genius Academy for fiction and non-fiction books from acclaimed authors and illustrators.

LetterReflex – Letter reversal. Provides a fun way to help overcome common letter reversals.

IXL Math – Make math tangible. These grade-level exercises help children master skills.

Brain Fit – Problem solving and spatial/visual.

Enhance your memory, focus and brain speed.

Get + Together – Picture association game.

Definitions, compound words and phrases.

Lego Friends-Story Maker – Create stories using simple tools like drag and drop, stamps, voice recording, backgrounds, frames and page captions.

Syllables Splash – Fun and engaging way to teach children the important skill of syllable segmentation.

Rhyming Bee – Recognize rhyming words and sort them by sound.

Sight Words by Photo Touch – A fun and addictive way to learn sight words by sight, sound and touch.

ABC Phonics Word Family – Provides word phonics spelling, beginning sound, word family phonics, sort vowel sound and images with tons of animation and interaction for each word.

Don’t let challenging your child’s curious mind be a challenge. Make learning fun and results will unfold.

For a list of additional apps, please visit www. thecuriousedge.com. Y

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Donna Wiesenhahn: One of a Kind Colleagues Pay Tribute to Respected Bluegrass Prevention Director numerous colleagues.

As Wiesenhahn enters retirement planning to travel and spend time with family, her colleagues recall her contributions.

Marianne Blodgett: Retired city government worker. Worked with Wiesenhahn on Champions against Drugs campaign in 1980s; with the Mayor’s Alliance and Fayette County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy, After nearly three decades as a Prevention and the Keep It Real Specialist, Donna Wiesenhahn is retiring. campaign, 2004-2013.

Scientific Approach “Donna led us

By John Lynch through an era when we switched our focus from just awareness to proven ike everyone who has worked results. with Donna Wiesenhahn, the “This was a more scientific approach Bluegrass Prevention director, with surveys and experts from other Laura Nagle considers July 31, the date fields, and Donna led the charge with of Wiesenhahn’s retirement, a sad day. this.

“I am thrilled that Donna is able to “Our programs responded to the begin her next adventure,” said Nagle, data we collected and that made all the the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders difference in the community.”

Coordinator.

“At the same time, I am trying hard Jan Chumley: Bluegrass Prevention not to be heartbroken about it.” office manager. Hired by Wiesenhahn in After nearly three decades of tireless 1998. effort improving the community in Leadership Style terms of drug, alcohol and prescription “She was great at motivating me to do pill abuse, Wiesenhahn will retire at the things I thought I couldn’t do. She’s been end of this month. an inspiration to me. She believes in Wiesenhahn will be remembered for her staff and builds strong relationships her open-mindedness, commitment within the organization and the to the cause, sense of humor and her community.” supportive, nurturing leadership style.

Saying Goodbye “She always made me feel that I made “I have four more years before I retire a contribution,” said Marianne Blodgett, and I wish I could walk out with her. who worked with Wiesenhahn on the We’ve been a great team. I have the Keep It Real anti-underage drinking upmost respect for her and I will miss campaign. her terribly.”

“She was always so appreciative of everyone who served. That was a real gift Laura Nagle: Fetal alcohol coordinator. she had.”

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15 years and the two have traveled the state and country to conduct Training of Trainers.

Donna as Innovator “Donna is allergic to doing things the way they’ve always been done before.

“This means that she always leaves fingerprints of enthusiasm and creativity on any project she touches.

“Donna has always given me the freedom to try new things. She has always valued creativity and innovation over perfection.”

Donna as Leader “At the beginning of my work in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, she encouraged me to do things that were slightly beyond my comfort and my abilities at the time.

“There are many things that I tried only because she seemed to believe I could do them.

“I will forever be grateful that my first job brought me to Donna, who brought me to myself.”

Arthur Rouse: Owner and Senior Producer of Video Editing Services. Charter member of Keep It Real campaign that featured an Internet contest in which high school students made 30-second videos with an anti-underage drinking message.

Donna’s Open-Mindedness “At our first meeting, it was clear that she was sincerely looking for new ideas, something different, something they hadn’t done before.”

Donna & Meetings “Our meetings were always openended and we always laughed a lot. She had a great sense of humor.

“She got buy-in from everyone. There was always a great spirit to the meetings and when you left the room, you were fired up and ready to go.”

Final Word “There will be a huge hole in the middle of everything as we recalibrate a new normal,” Nagle said, who then added: “Although I am pretty sure I’ll still be getting emails from Donna starting with, ‘Hey, listen to what I heard on the radio – we need to try this!’” Y

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he more Dr. Rick Graebe learns about his patient’s vision problems, the more he wants to learn about fixing them.

A self-described “restless intellect,” Dr. Graebe is a behavioral optometrist and the owner of Family Vision Center and Children’s Vision and Learning Center of Versailles.

Dr. Graebe’s coast-to-coast pursuit of continuing education and outsidethe-box therapies has resulted in better outcomes for his patients.

These therapies include Vision Therapy, sports vision therapy, light therapy and corneal molding.

“When patients don’t respond to traditional treatments, I seek out other options,” Dr. Graebe said.

One of those options is Vision Dr. Rick Graebe Family Eyecare Associates & Children’s Vision and Learning Center 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles www.myfamilyvision.com / 859.879.3665

Therapy, which is a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body.

VT helps correct problems in eye alignment, eye tracking and teaming, eye focusing and movement, and visual processing. All of these can lead to problems with reading and learning.

With sports vision therapy, Dr. Graebe studied with Dr. Don Teig, who has worked with the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers.

Sports vision therapy improves an athlete’s visual performance, resulting in improved balance, coordination, eyehand coordination, reaction times and spatial awareness.

Syntonic or light therapy exposes the eyes to various colored lights to improve visual functional.

In corneal molding, patients sleep with specially designed molds that improve vision by reshaping the cornea.

Dr. Graebe’s curiosity also has resulted in technological advances at his office.

Parents: Don’t Underestimate Your Power.

Visual Evoked Potential Testing is a painless, non-invasive procedure that can diagnose problems such as glaucoma up to six months before other tests might.

It can also detect visual problems in infants, Alzheimer’s patients and brain injury patients.

“With these tests we can start treatment sooner and preserve vision longer,” Dr. Graebe said.

Another state-of-the-art test that Dr. Graebe uses is Optical Coherence Tomography. This is a non-invasive technology that allows for a close-up view of the retina and is another way to detect diseases and conditions that might be missed with other tests.

Although training in these new technologies takes time and an investment in new equipment, Dr. Graebe thinks the rewards are worth it.

“These are all issues I see in my patients,” he said. “The reason I take all these classes is to give the best service to our patients. That’s our mission.” Y

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t’s summertime and the living is supposed to be easy. This is the traditional time for picnics, swimming and playing outdoors.

People also garden and mow during this wonderful time of year, but hazards for children abound.

Picnics: Everyone enjoys a good picnic, but undercooked, unwashed or contaminated food can carry foul bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli HN157.

The gastroenteritis-causing norovirus can also be spread through food.

Meats should be cooked thoroughly. Raw meats should be kept away (along with eggs and shellfish) from other foods.

Appropriate foods should be kept cold until ready to eat.

Swimming: Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children, who should always be supervised when swimming.

Home pools should be fenced on all sides with a gate latch that cannot be opened by the younger ones.

Outside Play: Sunburns are painful but avoidable.

Sunscreen should be applied (SPF 30 or higher) and then reapplied every two hours to those playing outdoors.

Sunscreen should be applied more often if the children are sweating or are playing in the water.

If a child playing outside becomes dizzy, nauseous or develops a headache, he

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Red skin and decreased sweating are also signs that a child should be taken out of the sun and given liquids.

Bugs: Insect bites and stings can be treated with cold compresses and antihistamines if needed.

Using an insect repellent with 10-30% DEET (in those 2 months of age or older) can help prevent bites and stings.

Immediate medical attention is needed for children with eye and lip swelling and respiratory distress after being stung.

Poison Ivy: This redstemmed plant with leaves in groups of three can cause an itchy, bubbly red rash on skin exposed to its sap.

Poison ivy should be avoided if possible. Cool compresses, antihistamines and topical hydrocortisone may be used to treat it.

Gardening: Children younger than 12 should not use push mowers. Riding lawnmowers should only be used by those 16 and above.

No child should be riding as a passenger on a riding lawnmower.

Gardening chemicals such as fertilizers, weed controllers and pesticides should be stored securely, preferably in a locked cabinet, to keep them out of reach of children.

Gasoline should also be stored safely to keep it out of the wrong hands.

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July calendar Tuesday 1 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Corner of S. Broadway & Maxwell. Info: 6082655.

The Carnegie Center: Click, Clack, Moo: Fun with Sounds (Toddlers.) For ages 1-2 and parents/guardians. 10:15-11 a.m. weekly until July 22. $10. Registration required. Click, Clack, Moo: Fun with Sounds (Preschool.) For ages 3-5 and parents/guardians. 1-2 p.m. weekly until July 22. $10. Registration required 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Summer Camps through Aug. 8.

Grades Pre-K-5. Baby Explorers, “Marble Painting.” 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Free with general admission of $8. The Sketch Pad art room. 1-5 p.m. Tues-Sun. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Gattitown Lexington: Grandparent Headquarters. Beat the heat, feed the kids and entertain everyone - all under one roof. A grandparent buffet is $5 with the purchase of a regular price kid buffet each Tuesday in July. No coupon necessary, just mention Grandparent Headquarters. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 2425 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 277-2323 www.gattitownlexington.

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Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m.

Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Low-Impact Zumba Classes. 6-7 p.m., other movement classes 7-8 p.m. Free. For adults 18 & up.

William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: 3-6 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: www. bluegrassfarmersmarket.org.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 classes for $50, 10 for $55 or 12 for $60. Registration required.

HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 2604354. Perinatal Bereavement Parent Support Program. 7 p.m. For families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. Hospice of the Bluegrass, Center for Grief Education and Counseling Building. 2312 Alexandria Dr. Info: 260-6904.

The Birth Haven: Speed Date the Doulas, information on doulas and the ability to interview multiple doulas in one night. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Centering group, a discussion of various pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics. 8-9:30 p.m. Free for clients, one free visit for potential clients. Registration required. Info: www.thebirthhaven.com.

Babies R Us: Baby Basics, a class that covers the basics of infant care in the first six weeks of life. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.

Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Youth Cheerleading and Tackle Football Registration. July 1-31. Open to boys and girls. Cheerleading ages 5-12, football ages 7-12, age determined as August 1, 2014. Cheerleading fee $35, football fee $55.

Register by mail, online or drop-off Mon-Fri. Athletics Office, Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2914, 288-2915, or www.lexingtonky.gov/parks. Adult Fall Softball Sign-Ups. July 1-Aug. 1. Priority registration for returning teams July 1-8. Leagues include Men’s Church, Independent, Major and Master Division; Women’s Independent and Church; and Co-Ed Church and Competitive. $255 team fee. Athletics Office, Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2917. Big Band & Jazz concert. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Ecton Park.

Info: 288-2925.

Lexington Legends: vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers. 7:05 p.m. Tues-Thurs. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Info: 422-7867.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7-8:30 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Center for Healing Community: Kids Painting Party. $15, includes snacks, canvas and paints.

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For children. 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: 7211841.

Wednesday 2 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Which Will Erupt?” 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

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Baptist Health Education Center: Pregnancy and Parenting After Loss Support Group, for families who have experience the loss of a baby and are now facing the mixed emotions of a new pregnancy. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 1740 Nicholasville Rd., Building E. Info: 260-6904.

Downtown Lexington Corp: Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social. Noon. Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St. Info: www. downtownlex.com.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Pioneer Games. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 per person, free for children under 2. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6-9:30 p.m. $35 per couple. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Baby Moon: Mindful Motherhood class with Dr. Janelle McNeal. 6:30-8:30 p.m. weekly until July 30. $500. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.janellemcneal.com/ mindful-motherhood-training.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Kentucky Conservatory Theatre’s Summerfest presents “Twelfth Night,” Shakespeare’s outrageous high comedy of unrequited love. July 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 &13. Moondance Amphitheatre, 1152 Monarch St. Info: 935-1564 or www.mykct.org.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Hooked on Science. 10 a.m. Registration required.

Tates Creek Branch: Hooked on Science.

6:30 p.m. Registration required. Info: 2315500.

Thursday 3 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Corner of S. Broadway & Maxwell. Info: 6082655.

Kentucky Horse Park: Robert Murphy Hunter Jumper Show. July 3-6. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 255-3422.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Firework Art.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me, 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Prairie Walks.

11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 per person, free for children under 2. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 2576955.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Last Change Registration for Bluegrass 10,000 Race. 3-7 p.m. Parks Administrative Offices, 469 Parkway Dr. Info: 288-2900.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: 3-6 p.m. AZUR Restaurant & Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 550. Info: (502) 721-0335.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes prenatal exercise class. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

5 classes for $35, 8 for $50, 10 for $55 or 12 for $60. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Thursday Night Live: Live music, food and drinks. 4:30-9 p.m. Free admission.

Cheapside Park. Info: 425-2590.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. 6-7 p.m., other fitness classes 7-8 p.m. Free. For adults 18 & up.

William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Support Group. 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Registration required, babies welcomed.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 9672229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby.

Downtown Lexington Corp: Patriotic Concert, featuring the 202nd Army Band of the Kentucky National Guard. 8 p.m. Old Morrison Lawn, Transylvania University. Info: www. downtownlex.com.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Hooked on Science. 1 p.m. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Hooked on Science. 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

Northside Branch: Hooked on Science.

10:30 a.m. Registration required. Village Branch: Hooked on Science. 3:30 p.m.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 4 Fourth of July Div. of Parks & Rec: Bluegrass 10,000 Race.

7:25 a.m. wheelchair division; 7:30 a.m. 10K Race; and 8:15 a.m. Fun Run. Downtown Lexington. Info: 288-2900.

Downtown Lexington Corp: Fourth of July Festival and Parade. Music, entertainment, crafts, food and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Downtown Lexington. Parade begins at 2

p.m., beginning on Midland Avenue and continuing down Main Street to Broadway.

Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Info: www. downtownlex.com.

Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas, an outdoor exercise class for mom and baby. 9:30-10:15 a.m. First class free.

HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class. “Summer Movement Jars.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $18 Non-members, $15 members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Kentucky Horse Park: Mid-America Miniature Horse Club Mint Julep Cup. Classes include halter, driving and liberty. July 4-6. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: (937) 604-7397. July 4th Celebration, for campers only. July 4-6. Info: 259-4257

Saturday 5 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cheapside Park. Info: 608-2655.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: www. bluegrassfarmersmarket.org. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

AZUR Restaurant & Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 550. Info: (502) 721-0335.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Firework Tie Dye.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. Imagination Station, “Slimy Snails.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Let Freedom Ring.” 1-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Camouflage Vest. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $3 per person, free for children under 2. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Waggin’ Tales, read a book to a dog. 1-2:30 p.m., sessions are 15-minutes each. Grades K-5. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Judy Goldsmith and Coffee Zombies. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Sunday 6 Lexington Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Southland Drive. Info: 608-2655.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Symbols of KY. 2 & 4 p.m. $3 per person, free for children under 2. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955.

Monday 7 The Carnegie Center: Camp Carnegie: For students entering grades 6-8. $75 per camp.

Visual Storytelling. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 7-11. Travel Writing: The JetSet Lifestyle. 1-5 p.m. July 7-11. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Woodford Theatre Junior Summer Academy: Explore the fantastical world of storytelling. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 7-11. $150. Grades 3-5. 275 Beasley Dr., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-0648.

The Mad Potter: Pet Camp, bring home special treats for furry friends. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 7-11. $150. Reservation required. 3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Summer Storytime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 5 & under.

600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 8853523.

The Alzheimer’s Association: Living with

Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers- Late Stage. 2-4 p.m. For caregivers, please no professionals.

Donations welcome. Registration required.

Madison County Public Library-Berea Branch.

319 Chestnut St., Berea. Info: (800) 272-3900.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class, taught by Certified Lactation Consultants. 6-8 p.m. $25 per couples, spouses are encouraged to attend.

Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Baptist Health Lexington Education Center: Great Expectations childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357. Pediatric CPR class. 6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person, $50 for two people, $15 for additional caregiver. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Fayette County Cooperative Extension Office: Savings Lifestyle 101, learn ways to save and hear from a guest speaker from Sam’s Club.

6:30 p.m. Free. 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: angelacarp332@yahoo.com.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Newport Aquarium presents Scales vs. Tails. 2 p.m. Registration required. Northside Branch: Newport Aquarium presents Scales vs. Tails. 11 a.m. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 8 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 1.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Sand Play.” See July 1. The Sketch Pad art room. See July 1.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Summer Reading Family Program: Animals Tales-Animal Science. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 1.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 1.

Gattitown Lexington: Grandparent Headquarters. See July 1.

McConnell Springs: History to Chew On Series: A dramatic presentation by Elizabeth Lawson portraying Charlotte “Lotti” Dupuy, who was an enslaved African-American woman who filed a freedom suit in 1829 against her master, Henry Clay, then Secretary of State. 6 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Info: 225-4073.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See July 1. Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2446.

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Yoga. See July 1. Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz concert.

See July 1.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 7:15 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

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Lex Public Library: Central Library: Newport Aquarium presents Scales vs. Tails. 10 a.m.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Newport Aquarium presents Scales vs. Tails.

1 p.m. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 9 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Marshmallow Shooters.” See July 2.

Safe Kids Coalition: Car Seat Check-up Clinic. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. By appointment. Free.

CarMax, 105 Sand Lake Dr. Info: 323-1153.

The Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club, “Into the Woods.” 10-11 a.m. Ages 4-5 and parents/guardians. Free. Free copy of the book to first 18 families to preregister. Toddler Reading Group, “Into the Woods.” 11:15 a.m.noon. Ages 2-3 and parents/guardians. Free.

Free copy of the book to first 15 families to preregister. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: KY Quilt. See July 2.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Teens: Reptiles and Amphibians of KY, with biologist Chris Carpenter and live reptiles. 1-2 p.m.

Grades 6-12. Registration required. Night Sky Tour, with Marco Ciocca from the EKU Department of Astronomy and Physics and a mobile telescope. 9 p.m. For teens and adults. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Growing Peaceful Families: The Redirecting Children’s Behavior Course. 6-9 p.m. weekly through Aug. 6. $150 per person, bring a friend for free. Registration required by July 7, call 227-5242 to register. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Newport Aquarium presents Scales vs. Tails.

2 p.m. Registration required. Village Branch: Newport Aquarium presents Scales vs. Tails.

11 a.m. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 10 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 3.

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Lion’s Bluegrass Fair: Carnival rides, grandstand shows, games, food and more.

July 10-20. $6 admission, children 6 & under free. Ride wristbands $18. Masterson Station Park. Info: www.lionsclubbluegrassfair.com.

Kid to Kid: Semi-Annual Sale. 10% off the whole store and 40% off all markdown items.

July 10-12. 3090 Helmsdale Place. Info: 309-9701.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Painting with Walnuts.” See July 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 3.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Weave with Plants. See July 3.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: What’s Brewing, take a coffee break and hear new music. 1-2 p.m. Free. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Thursday Night Live: See July 3.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See July 3.

The Carnegie Center: So You Want to be an English Major? Workshop. 5:45-7:15 p.m. weekly through July 31. Grades 9-12. $40.

Registration required 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required.

Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See July 3.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Men’s City Golf Championship. July 10-13; Registration ends July 4. Open to men who reside in Fayette County or hold a membership at a Fayette County golf club. $90 per person, cart fee not included. Lakeside Course, Gay Brewer Jr. Course, Tates Creek and Kearney Hill Golf Links. Info: 288-2968 or www.lexingtonky.gov/ parks.

Lexington Legends: vs. Hagerstown Suns.

7:05 p.m. Thurs-Sat; 6:05 p.m. Sun. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Info: 422-7867.

Friday 11 Kentucky Horse Park: Breyerfest, the annual model horse festival and horse fair.

Demonstrations, shopping, crafts and kid’s activities. July 11 at 9 a.m.- July 13 at 5 p.m. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: (973)

633-5090. Champagne Run Horse Trials, 3-day event competition. July 11-13. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 621-2478.

Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See July 4.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: First Friday Fun: All About Travel. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $3 per person, free for children under 2. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class. “Feed the Monsters.” See July 4.

Boyle County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: (859) 583-1007 or (859) 236-2053.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Biology Lab: Silly Safaris meet and greet, hands-on interactions between animals and people.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Biology Lab: Butterfly Pavilion, walk through a living butterfly habitat.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. iPad Science Lab, try out fun and educational science apps. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Louisville Zoo: Friday Night Movie Series.

“Frozen.” Field opens at 6, movie starts at sundown. Free to zoo members, $5 for nonmembers. Info: www.louisvillezoo.org.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Friday Night Gym Jam, youth development workshops, games, activities, food and more. 7-11 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2955 or (502) 320-6489.

Saturday 12 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 5.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 5.

LYSA: Register today at Dick’s Sporting Goods at Fayette Mall. Info: 223-5632 or www.lysa. org.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person, $50 for two people, $15 for additional caregiver.

HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

New Brother-New Sister class. 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Kentucky Horse Park: Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Consignment Auction, hosted by the American Saddlebred Museum. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 259-2746.

Life Adventure Center: Play Date with Your Mate- Married Couple Series “Cozy in Our Canoe.” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $50 per couple. Registration required. Info: www.

lifeadventurecenter.org or 8733271.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Pollinator Garden Dedication Event. 10-11 a.m. Waggin’ Tales, read a book to a dog. 1-2:30 p.m., sessions are 15-minutes each.

Grades K-5. Registration required.

600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Salato Wildlife Center: Water Games: Turtle Obstacle Course.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. $4 adults, $2 children, ages 5 & under free. #1 Sportsman Lane, Frankfort. Info: (800) 858-1549.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Little Explorers Natural Walk, a short hike and art project. 1 p.m.

Ages 3-7. Registration required.

Info: 272-6105.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tours. 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. No registration needed. Meet in the lobby on the second floor.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 9672229.

Baptist Health Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 2-4:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Rad Reactions with Charlotte Ray.” See July 5. Imagination Station, “Bubble Wrap Printing.” See July 5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Scratch Paper Art.” See July 5.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Indoor Drive-In Movie: “The Iron Giant.” 2 p.m. Free, popcorn provided. All ages welcome. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling class, to relieve some of the anxieties of bringing a new baby into the household. 10 a.m.-noon. $15 per child, parent or guardian must accompany child. Recommended for ages 3-6. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Rock and Bone Tools. See July 6.

The Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club, “Into the Woods.” 10-11 a.m. Ages 4-5 and parents/guardians. Free. Free copy of the book to first 18 families to preregister. Toddler Reading Group, “Into the Woods.” 11:15 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-3 and parents/ guardians. Free. Free copy of the book to first 15 families to preregister. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Monday 14 The Carnegie Center: Camp Carnegie: For students entering grades 6-8. $75 per camp. Legal Eagles: Court’s in Session. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 14-18.

Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Free. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2882446.

The Mad Potter: Snack Camp, create cookie monster platters, ice-cream containers and more. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 14-18. $150.

Reservation required. 3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 5.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Summer Storytime. See July 7.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Natural Collage. See July 5.

Lexington Philharmonic: Music Builds Science, an interactive program to explore the sounds of the orchestra. 11 a.m., Northside Branch Public Library. 2 p.m., Beaumont Branch Public Library.

Grades K-4. Free. Registration encouraged. Info: 231-5500.

LexPhil at the Library: Storytelling Through Music. 6:30 p.m.

Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: 231-

Blue Grass Fair Flower and Vegetable Show: July 12 & 13. 3 p.m. Free. Masterson Station Park.

Info: 257-5582.

Sunday 13 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 6.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 6.

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Woodford Theatre Actor Training Summer Academy: A highly focused look into the world of theatre. Noon-5:30 p.m. July 1418. Grades 8-12. $175. 275 Beasley Dr., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-0648.

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Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 12:30 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/groups/ bluegrassbabywearers/.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact. No professionals please. 3-5 p.m.

Registration required. Bronte Bistro at the Joseph Beth Bookstore, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 257-8971.

Tuesday 15 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 1.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Movement Boards.” See July 1. The Sketch Pad art room.

See July 1.

LYSA: Early Bird Discounts for registration ends today. Info: 223-5632 or www.lysa.org.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Summer Reading Family Program: Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory, uniquely expressive shadow puppet shows. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m.

DNA e-Lab, solve a crime using science. 1-2 p.m. Ages 11-adult. Registration required.

600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 1.

Gattitown Lexington: Grandparent Headquarters. See July 1.

Lexington Philharmonic: Music Builds Science, an interactive program to explore the sounds of the orchestra. 11 a.m. Village Branch Public Library. 2 p.m. Central Public Library. Grades K-4. Free. Registration encouraged. Info: 231-5500.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See July 1.

Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Free.

Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2446.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 1.

The Birth Haven: Speed Date the Doulas, information on doulas and the ability to interview multiple doulas in one night. 6-7:30

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p.m. Free. Registration required. Centering group, a discussion of various pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics. 8-9:30 p.m.

Free for clients, one free visit for potential clients. Registration required. Info: www. thebirthhaven.com.

Lexington Tennis Club: Tennis Festival and Clinic. 6 p.m. Ages 6-18. Free. Registration required, contact joanne@ltc.com to register.

410 Redding Rd. Info: 509-9707.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples.

7-9:15 p.m. $58. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz concert.

See July 1.

Kentucky Horse Park: Pony Club Festival.

Championship events include Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Polocrosse, Games, and Tetrathlon, as well as educational clinics for Pony Club members. July 1521. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: www. ponyclub.org. North American Junior and Young Rider Championship. Ages 14-21 vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, eventing and the FEI World Equestrian Games disciplines of reining and endurance. July 15-20. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 258-2472.

Wednesday 16 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Tulips Painting.”

See July 2.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Dried Herbs.

See July 2.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Teens: Forensics-The Science of Crime. 12:301:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Philharmonic: Music Builds Science, an interactive program to explore the sounds of the orchestra. 2 p.m. Tates Creek Branch Public Library. Grades K-4. Free.

Registration encouraged. Info: 231-5500.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr. Info: (877) 376-2631 or (502) 226-1655.

Thursday 17 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 3.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Flower Planters.”

See July 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 3.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Pelts and Traps. See July 3.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Thursday Night Live: See July 3.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See July 3.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Lunch and Learn: Top Science Websites and Apps.

Noon-1 p.m. Registration required. Copper Etching and Patina Workshop. 5-7 p.m.

Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Philharmonic: Music Builds Science, an interactive program to explore the sounds of the orchestra. 2 p.m. Eagle Creek Branch Public Library. Grades K-4. Free.

Registration encouraged. Info: 231-5500.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See July 3. Breastfeeding Basics class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion.

Info: 263-8598.

Friday 18 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See July 4.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class. “Marvelous Music.” See July 4. Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be pottytrained. $18 Non-members, $15 members.

Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics program, information on detections, causes, treatment and more. For caregivers, please no professionals. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Donations welcome. Registration required. Estill County Senior Citizens Center, 532 Stacy Lane Rd. Irvine. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: DNA Lab, open labs to explore science topics in a casual, hands-on way. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. iPad Science Lab, try out fun and educational science apps. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $3 per person, free for children under 2. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Friday Night Gym Jam, youth development workshops, games, activities, food and more. 7-11 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2955 or (502) 320-6489.

Saturday 19 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 5.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Splash & Dash, an aquathon to encourage fitness and fun for youth. Ages 7-15. Arrive by 7:30 a.m., swim

begins at 8:30 a.m. Shillito Park Aquatic Center. Register at www.kidslegacytri.com. Info: samdick56@gmail.com.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 5.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Just the Facts, Mom! A Lamaze-based, one-day abbreviated version of the 4-week childbirth class series. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 per couples. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 9672229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Evans Orchard & Cider Mill: Sweet Corn Festival. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 180 Stone Rd. Georgetown. Info: (502) 8632255.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Create-A-Kite.” See July 5.

Imagination Station, “Crazy Colorful Foam.” See July 5.

Sketch Pad Discovery, “Adventures in Space.” See July 5.

McConnell Springs: Junior Naturalist Program-What’s in a Wetland. 10 a.m. Grades K-5. Free. Registration required.

Info: 225-4073.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 5.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Natural Dye. See July 5.

• 15 Months to 18 years ~ Boys & Girls • Open Gym, Day Camps • Gymnastics, Tumbling, Cheer & Dance • Fitnastic Program for Kids & Adults

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• Birthday Parties

Lexington Farmers Market: See July 6.

& Field Trips

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 6.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Super Sunday, basketball tournament, live music, concessions and more. 2 p.m. Douglass Park.

Info: 288-2955.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Moving Shadows. See July 6.

NOW ENROLLING SUMMER PROGRAMS

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class.

4-5:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. New Brother-New Sister class. 4:15-5:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Series. 4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Aug. 17. $178 per couple. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Monday 21 The Carnegie Center: Camp Carnegie: For students entering grades 6-8. $75 per camp. Top Chef: What’s Cooking? 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 21-25. Theater: The Kentucky Imaginarium. 1-5 p.m. July 21-25. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Stable Wellness: Healthy Bodies Camp. GIrls ages 8-13.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21-25. Info: www.stablemeadows.org.

The Mad Potter: It’s Freezing at the Mad Potter, create snowflakes, clay snowmen, snow globes and more. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 21-25. $150. Reservation required.

3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

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July 7. Monday Movie: “Gravity.” 12:30 p.m.

Free, popcorn and soda included. Book Discussion: “Spin” by Robert Charles Wilson.

7 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Tuesday 22 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 1.

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Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Egg Scoop.” See July 1. The Sketch Pad art room. See July 1.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Summer Reading Family Program: Kentucky McTeggart Irish Dancers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 1.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 1.

Gattitown Lexington: Grandparent Headquarters. See July 1.

Growing Peaceful Families: “You Just Don’t Understand!” Unlocking Better Parent Teen Communication. 6:30 p.m. Free. Registration required, call 231-5570. Beaumont Public Library. Info: 333-3053.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $45 per couple. Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See July 1.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class.

7-9 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz concert.

See July 1.

Wednesday 23 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Past vs.

Present.” See July 2.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Water’s Path.

See July 2.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Teens: Science of Sunscreen. 1-3 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

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Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes En Espanol. 6-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6-9:30 p.m. $35 per couple. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Babies R Us: Infant CPR Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Lexington Legends: vs. Charleston Riverdogs. 7:05 p.m. Wed-Fri. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Info: 422-7867.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Kentucky Conservatory Theatre’s Summerfest presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” the musical about an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B singing carnivorous plant.

July 23-27, 30, 31, and Aug. 1-3. Moondance Amphitheatre, 1152 Monarch St. Info: 9351564 or www.mykct.org.

Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Summer I Hunter Jumper Show, a 5-day hunter/ jumper show, and the first part of the two part Kentucky Summer Horse Show 2014 series.

July 23-27. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 233-0492. Clayton Woosley Hall of Fame Reining Show. July 23-27. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: (606) 232-7423.

Thursday 24 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 3.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Star Trek Marathon, a screening of Star Trek: The Original Series episodes, followed by the two most recent Star Trek films. Screening begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Free, popcorn and soda included. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Four Seasons Handprints.” See July 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 3.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Seeds Travel.

See July 3.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Thursday Night Live: See July 3.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See July 3. Comfort Measures childbirth class. 6:15-8:15 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. Info: 260-6357.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester.

Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Breastfeeding Basics, a condensed version of the Breastfeeding Class. 6-7 p.m. $15.

Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See July 3.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” July 24 & 25 at 7 p.m.; July 26 & 27 at 2 p.m.; Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.; Aug. 2 at 2 & 7 p.m.; Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. $20 adults, $18 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Friday 25 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See July 4.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class. “Puzzle Hunt.” See July 4.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: The Science Games, contests in Paper Plane Aerodynamics, Rubberband Catapult Propulsion, Drinking Straw Tower Construction and Clay Boat Buoyancy. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Attachment Parenting Group: Monthly meeting. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.baby-moon. org.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time.

See July 18.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Friday Night Gym Jam, youth development workshops, games, activities, food and more. 7-11 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2955 or (502) 320-6489.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Josiah Roberts and open band. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Creatures of the Night, learn the habits and folklore of insects active throughout the night. 8:30 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Info: 272-6105.

Saturday 26 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 5.

Kentucky Horse Park: Rood and Riddle Grand

Prix, show jumping event. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 233-0371.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 5.

McConnell Springs: Weekend Workout, volunteer with garden upkeep, trail maintenance and more. 10 a.m. Meet at Education Center and stay as long as schedule permits. Info: 225-4073.

Lexington Philharmonic: Music Builds S.T.E.A.M., an interactive program that integrates arts into science, technology, engineering and math. 10 a.m. Free for kindergartners and one parent. Additional family members $5 per person. Registration recommended, call 233-4226 to register.

STEAM Academy, 123 E. 6th St. Info: 977-7391.

Salato Wildlife Center: Water Games: Frog Hop. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $4 adults, $2 children, ages 5 & under free. #1 Sportsman Lane, Frankfort. Info: (800) 858-1549.

Louisville Zoo: Zookeeper Day. Five interactive stations throughout the zoo so you can learn about your favorite animals. Info: www. louisvillezoo.org.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Origami Heart Health.” See July 5. Imagination Station, “Sand Slime.” See July 5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Wooly Bully.” See July 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 5.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Drip Drop. See July 5.

for two people, $15 for additional caregiver.

HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Recycling Relay.

See July 6.

Monday 28 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 10-11 a.m. Free. The Refuge Clinic, 525 Corral St. Info: 288-2446.

Stable Wellness: Healthy Bodies Camp. GIrls ages 8-13. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1. Info: www.stablemeadows.org.

The Mad Potter: All About Me Camp, create portraits and celebrate uniqueness. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1. $150. Reservation required. 3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 12:30 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Support Group. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required, babies welcomed. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/ baby. Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required.

Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Tuesday 29

Life Adventure Center: Revolutionary Kid’s Day, an afternoon of children’s activities, games and period demonstrations. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Jack Jouett House Historic Site, 255 Craig’s Creek Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-7902.

Lexington Farmers Market: See July 1.

Lexington Legends: vs. Savannah Sand Gnats.

7:05 p.m. Sat, Mon & Tues; 6:05 p.m. Sun. $10 box seats, $6 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Info: 422-7867.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 1.

Contra Dance: With caller Carol Ormand and Avant. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors.

Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: (859) 985-5501.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Stargazing, with telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. 9:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Info: 272-6105.

Sunday 27 Lexington Farmers Market: See July 6.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 6.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 2-5 p.m. $30 per person, $50

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Dance Party.” See July 1. The Sketch Pad art room. See July 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 1. Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See July 1.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7-8:30 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Gattitown Lexington: Grandparent Headquarters. See July 1.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz concert.

See July 1.

Ephraim McDowell Medical Ctr: Breastfeeding Class. 7 p.m. Free. For those delivering at EMMC. Registration required. 217 S. Third St., Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534.

Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Summer II

Hunter Jumper Show, a 5-day hunter/jumper show, and the second part of the two part Kentucky Summer Horse Show 2014 series.

July 29-Aug. 3. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: 233-0492.

Wednesday 30 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Ready, Set Relay.” See July 2.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Boats Float. See July 2.

Thursday 31 The Carnegie Center: Creative Writing Teen Retreat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1.

Grades 9-12. $75. Registration required 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

LYSA: Last day to reigster. Info: 223-5632 or www.lysa.org.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Sensational Seeds.” See July 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 3.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Worm Race.

See July 3.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics program, information on detections, causes, treatment and more. For caregivers, please no professionals. 2-4 p.m. Donations welcome.

Registration required. Lexington Public Library Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Teen Summer Reading Prize Party, gift cards and refreshments for teens that participated in the summer reading program. 4-5 p.m. Grades 6-12. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Thursday Night Live: See July 3.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See July 3. Marvelous Multiples, a class for parents expecting more than one baby. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Registration required.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required, space is limited.

Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Ballet Under the Stars, featuring dancers from Kentucky Ballet Theatre. July 31-Aug. 3. Preshow at 8 p.m., Main curtain at 9 p.m. $5 per person, children 3 & under free. Woodland Park. Info: 288-2925. Y July 2014 | 45

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Nathan Gillespie • School: Lafayette High • Grade: 12 • Sports: Tennis, football • Academics: Nathan has a 4.25 weighted GPA, took 3 A.P. classes, scored 27 on the ACT (31 in math) and is an Eagle Scout.

• Parents: Robin & Ernie Ellison

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call or e-mail us with your Scholar Athlete nominations.

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o how did Nathan Gillespie evolve from a ballet dancer and trumpet player at SCAPA to a hard-hitting football player, an all-star tennis player and a cadet-to-be at the Air Force Academy?

It’s an interesting tale about a multitalented 18-year-old with a thirst for new experiences.

First, ballet. Truth be told, he danced to get accepted into SCAPA in fourth grade. Once there, he performed in numerous shows at school and at the Lexington Opera House, and played a pirate in “Peter Pan.” By seventh grade, he switched to trumpet. When he hit high school, he chose sports over the arts and joined the football team where he was an AllCity kicker as a sophomore and junior.

Knowing his senior year would be his last in football, he stopped kicking and won a starting linebacker job.

In the first game of the season, he sacked the quarterback, scooped up his fumble and rambled downfield before getting tackled.

When an excited teammate pounced on his back, Nathan suffered an elbow injury that ended his football career.

But not his athletic career. As a youth soccer player, he helped the LFC Premier win the U-11 state title, and he played on the Lafayette golf team for two years.

Nathan comes from a tennis family – his parents both play and his sister, Rachel, earned a Division I scholarship.

Nathan always played, starting competition as an 8-year-old. By seventh grade, he made the Lafayette varsity and six years later is graduating as the school’s top male player in the past 20 years.

A four-time captain, Nathan is a fivetime All-Region selection and qualified for the State tournament four times.

In singles and doubles, he holds the school records for most victories in a season and career.

He will walk-on in tennis at Air Force.

“I loved football because it builds that brotherhood,” he said. “With tennis, you’re out there alone, so you have to dig deep and find a way to win.”

Sounds like the ideal mindset for the military. He also has the math skills necessary in the modern military.

Nathan carries a 4.25 weighted GPA, took three A.P. classes and scored 27 on the ACT (31 in math).

He also teaches a youth Sunday school class, volunteers as a “buddy” in the Toyota Miracle League for kids with disabilities and is an Eagle Scout.

In the classroom, Nathan said, “I know how to persevere through hard times. I’m good at handling the grind without complaining.”

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Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $3,500 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf.

Other contributors are Patrick Forrester and Howard Smith of Southern Automotive Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local accountant Kenny Frank, Dairy Queen franchise owner Paul Wright, retired attorney Ron Sirna and PBI Bank.

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Anna: A Colorful Dancer

id you see Anna McGary during Obviously, Anna embraces the finals week at Lafayette High? unconventional. That’s why she got a She was the one with the coloring unicycle for Christmas. book and the “gorgeous feet.”

Coloring books and unicycles? It must Let me explain. The “gorgeous feet” work. Anna won schoolwide ballet, comment comes from dance judges who biology and pre-calculus awards this year, have been dazzled by Anna’s exquisite and Algebra, physical science and French technique.

II awards as a freshman.

An award-winner since she Anna also is a goal-oriented was 8, Anna last year was the reader. She saw a list of the top first runner-up in the national 50 books you should read in Teen Miss Dance competition high school and has whipped held in New Orleans by the through 30 already.

Dance Masters of America.

But for all those interests, At the same event, her team dance claims center stage for from Diana Evans School of Anna. Her mother, Pam, was three hours of classes at Diana Evans Dance in Lexington won the a majorette and a member of Anna McGary after dinner. If a big competition is Grand National Championship. the Dance Cats at UK, and the w SCAPA Lafayette two have appeared in shows approaching, Anna will add a Saturday The coloring book? That’s a w 11th grade rehearsal to the schedule. stress buster for Anna – not together at the Lexington w Parents: Pam & Burnout? No danger. When asked to that she really needs one Children’s Theatre.

John explain the appeal of dance, she quoted at school. She finished her In high school, Anna has sophomore year with straight danced in “Shrek, the Musical,” from a song from the show “Billy Elliot.”

“I can’t really explain it A’s, which she does every year.

“Grease” and “Les Miserables.” As a I haven’t got the words Her course load in 10th grade included junior, she will add the school dance team It’s a feeling that you can’t control advanced classes in biology, chemistry to her schedule, which is already bursting I suppose it’s like forgetting, pre-calculus, French III, English and an at the seams. losing who you are A.P. world history.

A typical day includes an hour of And at the same time something makes Anna, 16, is a SCAPA student and ballet to start the day, an hour or two you whole.” Y started every school day with a ballet of rehearsal after school and then up to class.

No wonder she needed a coloring book.

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