Lexington Family Magazine June 2018 by Lexington Family Magazine

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June 2018

Letter From Katie

Vol. 22 Issue 6

My Father Really Does Know Best

y 7-year-old can drive us crazy asking questions. “How does an airplane stay in

the sky?” “How big can a shark grow?” “How long would it take to walk to France?” (That’s a tough one to answer for anyone.) But I recently realized that I don’t have a leg to stand on when it comes to asking parents too many questions. My text message history with my dad looks something like this: “Hi Dad. How should I cook scallops?” “Just wondering, how often do I really need an oil change?” “Hey Daddy, will you please review my taxes and make sure I did this right?” I’m 30 years old but whenever I have a problem or a question about life skills, my first instinct is still to ask my dad.

I’m aware that I could Google most everything I need to know. YouTube tutorial videos exist for just about anything you can think of. But I will never trust Google more than I do my dad. A few weeks ago I was hashing out a problem with a home repair and I whined to my father, “Just tell me what to do!” He laughed and said, “I’ll never tell you what to do. But I can tell you what I would do.” That is why I keep going back to him. He doesn’t butt in with advice but gives it freely when I ask for it. My parents crafted the perfect blend of being supportive without being pushy. Because of that, they will always be my first call when a problem pops up. Happy Father’s Day, Daddy. Thank you for always answering my questions. Y

Awards Announced

2018 Cover Model Contest winners are revealed and Scholar Athletes were honored

Out & About

Thomas the Tank Engine;.Countdown to Kindergarten; Summer movie schedule

Breastfeeding Revisited

Doraine Bailey recounts how breastfeeding attitudes have evolved in the Bluegrass

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Baby Spacing

How long should you wait before getting pregnant again?

Preschool Directory

Check out these 21 first-school choices for your child.

How Dad Can Bond With Baby

Dr. Ison describes the many ways that Dad can build a relationship with a newborn

in every issue 8 Baby Bump 24 Dr. Ison 10 Positive Parenting 26 Dr. Graebe 12 Fayette Co. Schools 38 KU’s Scholar Athlete

On the cover: Gwendolyn Joyce, 1, is the daughter of Matt and Katie Downs of Lexington.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

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2018 Summer Camp & Activities Fair

COVER MODEL CONTEST

By Katie Saltz

t’s entirely possible that you have looked at a cover of Lexington Family Magazine before and thought, “Hey! I know that kid.” That is because our cover models are always children local to Central Kentucky. During the annual Lexington Family Magazine Summer Camps & Activities Fair in April, we host a Cover Model Contest. Professional photographer Hanna Salonen of Happy Photography Company brought out the best in more than 100 children at this year’s Fair on April 14 at Lexington Christian Academy. From infants to teenagers, beautiful Bluegrass kids struck a pose and said “cheese” for their chance to be a cover model. With so many great faces to choose from, it is a difficult task. We narrowed it down and selected eight children to appear on the cover of our magazines over the next year. Be sure to look for the new issue of Lexington Family Magazine at the beginning of each month. You may just see a familiar face. Y

LINCOLN

Age: 5 Parents: Heather & Brian Baber

HARLEM

Age: 1 Parents: Crystal & Darnell Wooden

HAROLD LANDON

CLARA

BRIAR

NOAH

MAIARA

MYLES

Age: 4 / Parents: Tyra & Harold Williams

Age: 9 Parents: Nicole & Kenneth Garrett

Age: 5 Parent: Shontinece Jackson

Age: 7 Parents: Marcela & Mark Garrison

Age: 6 Parents: Dominique & David Bala

Age: 10 Parents: Lauerall & Nat Mitch

Prize: Kings Island Tickets

Nominate Your Family Favorites by June 25

exington Family Magazine has a Family 4-pack of tickets to Kings Island to give away in June, and winning them is as simple as telling us about your favorite local businesses. Our annual Family Favorites Contest is an opportunity to recognize the best Central Kentucky parks, family-friendly restaurants, birthday party venues, day trips and more. 4 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

We would like to hear from you for our ninth annual Family Favorites Awards. Nominations are open now on our website (www. lexingtonfamily.com). Simply fill out the form and nominate your favorite businesses in each category by Monday, June 25. Every person who completes a nominations form is entered to win the Kings Island tickets. The top nominees in each category will be on the ballot for voting that runs July 1-Aug. 15. Y

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register online @ LexingtonFamily.com To register visit lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765. The deadline for entries is Friday, June 22. Identify which advertisement has the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here and tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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Breyerfest returns to the Kentucky Horse Park for horse-themed family fun in July. Lexington Family Magazine has a Family 4-pack of tickets to give away.

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2018 SCHOLAR ATHLETE BANQUET

SCHOLAR ATHLETES HONORED

embers of the 2017-2018 group of Scholar Athletes were honored May 17 at Kentucky Utilities at the annual Scholar Athlete celebration sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine and KU. In addition, R.J. Smith and Cole Ralenkotter – names drawn at random at the event – split the Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship of $2,500 that was presented by Mike Pulliam. The scholarship is named in honor of Pulliam’s late father. Pulliam, a Rector Hayden real estate agent and a golf instructor at Man o’ War Golf, contributed to the scholarship fund along with Howard Smith of Smith Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local accountant Kenny Frank and Dairy Queen franchise owner Paul Wright. Y

R.J. Smith & Cole Ralenkotter Split $2,500 Scholarship

The 2017-2018 Scholar Athletes above left are: Back Row: R.J.Smith (Sayre), Jay Ballard (Lex. Catholic), Cole Ralenkotter (Henry Clay) and Isaiah McCall (STEAM Academy). Front Row: John Lynch (Lex. Family Magazine), Isabel Pergande (Sayre), Amina El-Amin (Edythe J. Hayes), Grace Jacobs (Lex. Christian Academy), Alexis Rich (West Jessamine) and Daniel Lowry (Kentucky Utilities). Not pictured: Aerelle Jones (homeschooled), Caleb Valentine (Trinity Christian Academy), Zach Hils (Lex. Catholic) and Colton Warner (Henry Clay). Above right, winners of the $2,500 Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship, R.J. Smith and Cole Ralenkotter, flank Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden realtor and instructor at Man o’ War Golf.

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Thomas the Tank Engine Rolls Into Kentucky in June

oin the Kentucky Railway Museum for a Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine during the first two weekends of June. Based on the classic storybook, Thomas and friends roll into New Haven, Ky., for a day out with your family. This exciting event offers children and their families the opportunity to engineer miles of smiles. Thomas chugs into the Kentucky Railway Museum on Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3 and June 9-10. On all four dates, the train departs every 50 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $16-$20 for all ages. Kentucky Railway Museum is at 136 South Main St. in New Haven. Info: 800-272-0152 or visit www.kyrail.org/thomas.asp.

Pool Season Hits Full Swing in June

he Lexington Parks and Recreation neighborhood pools open for the summer on Saturday, June 2. Douglass and Picadome pools are open Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m., and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Shillito pool is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Southland, Woodland, Tates Creek and Castlewood aquatic centers are open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. General admission to the aquatic centers is $5 for ages 16 & up and $4 for ages 15 & under. Neighborhood pool admission is $4 for ages 16 & up and $3 for ages 15 & under. Summer-long pool passes can be purchased on-site at any aquatic center. Summer Events Include: Wet & Wild Wednesdays: Noon-4 p.m. June 13 at Woodland Aquatic Center; June 17 at Tates Creek Aquatic Center; July 11 at Castlewood Aquatic Center; and July 25 at Southland Aquatic Center. Castlewood Block Party: Saturday, June 16. Noon-4 p.m. Admission $1 for adults and free for youth. Family Fun Run: Saturday, June 23. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 8 & up. $20 fee includes lunch and pool admission. Parent-Child fee just $30. Registration required. Info: 288-2973 or at www.lexingtonky.gov/parks

Countdown to Kindergarten

hildren starting kindergarten in Fayette County Public Schools in 2018 are invited to Countdown to Kindergarten, a series of family fun activities throughout the summer. Community organizations offer free or low-cost events for registered kindergartners and their families to encourage family involvement in education. At kindergarten registration, parents receive a voucher for a free “Countdown to Kindergarten” t-shirt that can be picked up at any Lexington Public Library branch. That t-shirt is the child’s “ticket” into the C2K events. Activities run June-August and include events at the Living Arts & Science Center, the Kentucky Children’s Garden, the Bluegrass Youth Ballet and many more. For a complete schedule, visit: www.lexingtonfamily.com/ c2k2018. Info: www.fcps.net/kindergarten or 381-4307 Y

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P- - A- - -R- - E- - -N- - T- - I- -N- - -G- - - -Q- - U- - E- - -S- - T- - I- -O- - N- - -SEach month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. May’s Question was:

Who is the best TV dad of all time? t“Mr. Cunningham (from Happy Days.) Loved his family, did his

discipline, showed love even for the friends, worked, made his wife feel special and he had fun.” – Christine Adams t“Gotta give it to Danny Tanner (from Full House), single dad and

all.” – Nicole Tremba t“Daddy Pig (from Peppa Pig), for always keeping it real and

rolling with the punches.” – Stacy Faraci t“John Walton (from The Waltons.) Loved his wife and family.

Worked hard for them. I love him.” – Kimberly Martin t“Uncle Phil (from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) because not only was

he a great dad to his kids, he took in his nephew and raised him like his own.” – Kim Struss Lorton June’s Feedback Question:

“What is the worst case of ‘momsplaining’ you have ever experienced?” Answer our Facebook question and you could be in the magazine!

June at BabyBumpLexington.com

Car Seat Review: Local moms review the Diono Radian rXT. Enter to win a car seat of your own on our website in June!

Father’s Day Fun: Check out our Pinterest board of ways to celebrate a dad’s first Father’s Day.

Sun Care for Babies: Your baby’s skin is vulnerable to the sun. Find out how to best protect you both this summer when spending time outdoors.

“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.” Answer on Page 10

GET UP. GET OUT. GET TO YOUR ZOO! NATURE CONNECTS®: ART WITH LEGO BRICKS Be amazed. Marvel at the newest creations of Artist Sean Kenney whose team of builders spent a staggering 6,500 hours making these 13 amazing wildlife sculptures — using over 770,000 LEGO bricks! See photos and video at LouisvilleZoo.org/bricks — then see them in person!

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Who’s New at the Zoo Be sure to meet our new 18-month-old giraffe Kianga! Later in the summer, see 3-year-old rhino Letterman, 3-yearold male lion Siyanda and a 7-month-old komodo dragon Romulus… plus new gray seals! Watch our LouisvilleZoo.org/NEW for details or follow us on Facebook.

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Responsive vs. Reactive Parenting

hen you find yourself frequently “reacting” to your children’s behavior, your “fight, flight, freeze or faint” response is being triggered. You are at risk for chronic stress and your mental and physical health can suffer.

When you aren’t at your best, it is harder for your children to be at theirs. Before you are about to blow, push your invisible “Pause Button.” Take a deep breath or step away to calm yourself. Then decide what you want your child to learn that will serve her well when she is older. Choose to respond in a helpful way instead of reacting. Remember that mistakes are just that: unintended accidents. Ask your child: Y What did you learn? Y What will you do differently next time? Y Is there anything you can do to make things right? Here are some examples: 1) Bobby knocks his cup off the table with his elbow. Reaction: “For crying out loud! Look at that mess! You’re so clumsy!” Response: “Uh-oh! Here is a towel. I’ll help you clean it up.” Once the milk is cleaned up, ask, “What did you learn about putting your cup on the edge of the table?” “Not to.” Smile and nod. “That’s right. So, what will you do differently next time?” “Put it behind my plate.” “Good idea! Thank you for helping clean up. Let’s try again with this cup.” 2) Ashley throws a ball that knocks over a lamp and breaks it. Reaction: “What have I told you about throwing a ball in the house? Go to your room and don’t come down till I tell you!!” 10 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Response: Get close and gently ask, “What did you learn there?” “Not to throw the ball in the house?” “That’s right. Now you understand why we have that rule. What can you do differently so we don’t lose any more lamps?” “Only throw the ball outside?” “That’s sounds like a great plan. Can you remember?” “Yes!” Then, help Ashley clean it up. Allow her to be part of the solution either helping to repair the lamp or contributing part of her allowance toward replacing it. She might also offer to do some special jobs to make up for breaking it. Yes, it takes more time to choose a helpful response and implement these changes. The payoff is a more peaceful, less stressed family. You are helping your child learn not to fear her mistakes, to accept responsibility and to be willing to make things right. She learns to recognize what she needs, and she finds healthy ways to ask for help when she needs it. Because you act with respect, children learn how to be respectful. The empathy you offer them helps them to learn empathy for others. That’s something worth pausing for! Dr. Lesley Iwinski is the mother of three grown children, a family physician and owner of Growing Peaceful Families, LLC. She offers classes, workshops and seminars. Info: (859) 333-3053 or www.growingpeacefulfamilies.com. Y

Summer Movie Schedule

ovie lovers have their pick for free or low-cost movie tickets this summer at several locations in the Central Kentucky area.

Free Friday Flicks: Free.

Pre-movie activities include children’s games and a petting zoo. Activities begin at 7 p.m., movie begins at dark. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2900 June 1: “Trolls” June 8: “Peter Rabbit” June 15: “Ferdinand” June 22: “Paddington 2” June 29: “The Greatest Showman”

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: $1 per show or $5 for 10 shows.

Monday-Thursday at 10 a.m. Fayette Mall Plaza. Info: 971-0718 June 4-7: “Boss Baby” June 11-14: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” June 18-21: “The Lego Ninjago Movie” June 25-28: “Storks”

Malco Kids Summer Film Fest:

$2 per person. Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Winchester, Ky. Info: (859) 745-4996. June 5-6: “Boss Baby” June 12-13: “The Chronicles of Narnia” June 19-20: “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” June 26-27: “The Prince of Egypt” For July and August schedules, visit www. lexingtonfamily.com/summermovies. Y

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Fayette County Public Schools

Gifted/Talented Programs Excel By: Emmanuel Caulk

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent

ur work in the Fayette County Public Schools is guided by two moral imperatives. One is to accelerate the learning of students who are approaching proficiency; the other is to accelerate learning for students who have already reached proficiency and challenge them to become globally competitive. Classroom instruction must meet the needs and learning styles of all students, assisting struggling learners while including enrichment, depth and complexity for students who are ready to move ahead. As part of my entry plan work when I was hired in 2015, our school board commissioned an external evaluation of the services the district was providing for students who are identified as gifted and talented. The extensive program review included data analysis, classroom observations, focus groups, interviews and surveys of hundreds of students, families and teachers.

We were delighted to hear from the national experts that our program offerings are among the best in the nation, consistently producing outstanding student achievements. Our district had 2.5 times the national rate of students earn perfect ACT scores this year, and all four of Kentucky’s honorees in the 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program attend Fayette County Public Schools. Although our district accounts for only 6% of the students in Kentucky, 16% of the state’s National Merit Semi Finalists are from FCPS. The report also concluded that we should identify more students for services, broaden the areas of giftedness we serve, and expand our offerings so that students could receive accelerated instruction in their home schools. Since then, we have invested $540,000 to hire more G/T teachers, which has allowed us to increase the number of schools with G/T teachers five days a week from four in 2015 to 14 this year. We have also expanded the areas of

gifted and talented services we provide to include art, creativity, dance, drama, general intellectual ability, leadership, and specific academic aptitude in language arts, math, science and social studies. This intentional investment has enabled us to grow the number of fourth and fifth graders identified for service by 117% in just two years. This year, we have 2,394 gifted and talented elementary school students. Next year, we expect to have 3,415. Our 2018-19 budget includes an additional $540,000 investment in teachers so that we can continue this expansion of services into our middle schools and ensure that every elementary school has a G/T teacher at least two or three days a week. Delivering on the promise of excellence in FCPS requires that we not only challenge our students academically, but that we also provide opportunities for them to grow as individuals, to discover their unique gifts and to help them become the best versions of themselves. That’s excellence you can’t buy. Y

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Advanced offerings for students identified as gifted and talented in the areas of art, creativity, dance, drama, general intellectual ability, leadership, and specific academic aptitude in language arts, math, science, and social studies Accelerated Cluster Programs: Ashland, Meadowthorpe and Tates Creek elementaries, Tates Creek and Winburn middle schools, Liberal Arts Academy at Henry Clay High, Math, Science and Technology Center at Paul Laurence Dunbar High and SCAPA at Lafayette

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding: What A Long, Strange Trip It’s Been! By Doraine Bailey

ver wonder how breastfeeding practices have changed over the years? Well, on May 31, I retired from 30 years of breastfeeding promotion work at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. So let’s look back at the long, strange trip surrounding this most human of behaviors! In 1987 when I started, WIC (Women, Infants and Children) was known as “the formula program.” Nationally back then, 52% of women started out breastfeeding – in Kentucky, it was only 24%. Breastpumps looked like either a bicycle horn or two interlocked tubes, and they were inefficient and uncomfortable. In the whole state, there were only five International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) – (one in Lexington). La Leche League was the main place to get breastfeeding information and help, though they faced backlash as “lactivists.” Moms could still receive drugs to “dry up” their milk (before we knew that these medications could also cause strokes), and were encouraged to feed on each breast only for five minutes every three hours. Is it any wonder that moms didn’t meet their breastfeeding goals?

and reducing the risk for diabetes, obesity and cancer. Research has given us a clearer picture of breast physiology, milk production, and impacts of mother’s lifestyle on supply. Moms used to think they had to drink milk to make milk. Now we know you eat foods full of soluble fiber to increase supply! Oatmeal, anyone? Babies have become a bit less mysterious, too. We’ve used ultrasound to see inside a baby’s mouth as he nurses. We’ve standardized measuring for tongue-tie and have trained dentists and others to safely treat it. We understand that newborns breastfeed (seemingly) all the time because they have a body rhythm of one hour awake and one hour asleep. We keep moms and babies together at birth because it is good for them. Breastpumps have improved in portability, comfort and efficiency, and are a covered benefit in most health insurance plans. Changes to WIC in 1989 earmarked money specifically for breastfeeding promotion. Hospital practices to improve breastfeeding, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, began in 1992. The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 protected moms from losing their jobs while on maternity leave. The American Academy of Pediatrics published its first position statement supporting breastfeeding in 1995, and most other health care associations have followed suit. Employers gradually provided support for their breastfeeding employees, but it wasn’t until 2010 that hourly-waged workers’ rights were placed into law in the Fair Labor Standards Act. In 2006, Kentucky

In 2017, 82.5% of mothers started out breastfeeding in the U.S., and 75% in Kentucky... up from 24% in 1987.

ince then, we’ve benefitted from significant research into breastfeeding and its health implications for mothers and babies. A breakthrough study in 1992 showed that hospitalized babies who received expressed milk for only six weeks had significantly better health and IQs than formula-fed babies when measured later. No health provider should question the well-documented protections of breastfeeding in reducing common childhood infections, in promoting a well-functioning immune system for mom and baby, in facilitating a strong maternal-child bond, 14 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

joined other states in affirming that mothers had a right to breastfeed in public. In 2014 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruled that breastfeeding is covered under civil rights law in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

ut the more things change, the more they stay the same. Mothers tell me, “The doctor said my milk wasn’t any good after three months.” I get calls about mothers being harassed when they breastfeed in public, or when they want to express milk during their work shift. I hear from mothers whose work hours have been cut or from women who were fired when they asked for their legallyprotected accommodations. Nevertheless, moms have persisted! In 2017, 82.5% of mothers started out breastfeeding in the U.S., and 75% in Kentucky! We have nearly 175 IBCLCs in Kentucky, and many more lactation counselors and specialists. Four hospitals are Baby-Friendly designated. Mother-to-Mother support is available through La Leche League, WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and Facebook groups. We even have a Rock and Relax area at the Kentucky State Fair! Although I’m leaving public health, I’m not leaving breastfeeding. I’ll still be around to answer questions, educate elected officials, organize events and support women in achieving their breastfeeding goals. So please keep in touch. You can reach me at doraineb@hotmail.com. Doraine Bailey, MA, IBCLC is the former Regional Breastfeeding Coordinator with the LexingtonFayette County Health Department’s WIC Program. She received the Kentucky Public Health Association’s Helen B. Fraser Maternal and Child Health Award in April 2018 for her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of mothers and children in Kentucky. Y

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Breastfeeding Resources At Your Hospital:

All area birthing hospitals provide the following. Call them for details. • Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes • Lactation Consultant help during your hospital stay • Lactation Clinic to return to after you’ve gone home

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes:

There are several local providers in addition to birthing hospitals: • Baby Moon: www.babymoonlex.com or 859-550-3395 • Lactation Care With Elizabeth: www.lactationcarewithelizabeth.com or 859-351-1032 • Clark Co. Health Dept.: (859) 744-4482

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• La Leche League International: www.llli.org • American Academy of Pediatrics breastfeeding information: www.healthychildren. org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/ Pages/default.aspx • www.kellymom.com • http://womenshealth.gov/itsonlynatural • www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers

Mother-to-Mother support

• La Leche League, find a leader in Lexington, Richmond or Berea: www.lllofkytn.org/find-a-leader • Mindful Moms of the Bluegrass (FB Group): www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomslexingtonky

There are also many smart phone apps for tracking breastfeeding, pumping, naps and diaper changes. Search at your app store for options. Compiled by Doraine Bailey, MA, IBCLC. Y

Baby S p a c i n g

How Long Should I Wait Before Getting Pregnant Again?

By Katie Saltz

mall age gaps between children affect more than just the sibling dynamic. It also affects a mother’s health. Too little time between pregnancies can have serious ramifications for a woman’s body. After pregnancy, a mother needs time to: t Build up a supply of essential nutrients in the body, such as iron and folic acid. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a baby gets the nutrients they need from the mother’s body. Not having sufficient vitamins and minerals can lead to birth defects for a baby, and health issues for the mother. t Heal from inflammation. Even after the swelling and bruising of 16 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

birth has gone away, your uterus needs time to heal inside your body. t Reset the microbiome of the birth canal. The microbiome is a group of microorganisms in the birth canal and is believed to play a part in premature birth. The standard recommendation for time between pregnancies is 18 months. That means not getting pregnant again until your baby is at least 1 1/2 years old. This decreases the risk of premature birth and allows mom to fully recover before taking on the physical demands of another pregnancy. So when baby fever strikes, talk to your prenatal care provider about pregnancy spacing and determine the best option for your family planning needs. Y

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Sayre Revives Football

with an NFL Star Chad Pennington Will Lead Spartans’ First Team Since 1977

By John Lynch

hat better way to revive a football program after more than four decades than to bring in a former NFL star quarterback to lead the program? That’s exactly what Sayre School has done by hiring Chad Pennington to head the football program that will play its first games since the sport was dropped in 1977. Sayre will play a nine-game schedule in the fall – four freshman-sophomore games, four JV games and one varsity game. The program will consist of players in eighth through 12th grade. Pennington, 41, played for 11 years in the NFL and is the only player to win the Comeback Player of the Year award twice (2006, 2008). In 2008, he finished second in the MVP voting to Peyton Manning. At the time of his retirement, Pennington was the NFL’s all-time leader in career completion percentage (66.0%) among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 pass attempts. In college, Pennington starred at Marshall in West Virginia, leading the Thundering Herd to three straight conference titles. His teammate at Marshall, Randy Moss, became an All-Pro receiver in the NFL and played for 15 seasons. After his retirement from the NFL and one season as a TV broadcaster, Pennington and his wife searched for a home that was near his family in Tennessee and hers in West Virginia. They also wanted a community with good schools and was big enough to provide opportunity for their three boys but not too big. Central Kentucky met all their criteria, 18 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

and they moved to Versailles in 2012. Pennington became a youth coach right away, coaching at The Lexington School, where he will remain involved while coaching the Sayre program. Pennington’s oldest son, Cole, a

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his players to play multiple sports. Sayre Athletic Director Rich Little said he favors the addition of football to the school’s sports offerings. “Not only does football promote teamwork, sportsmanship and resiliency, it also provides a unique athletic experience for a number of students who do not participate in other sports,” he said. “Football is also a sport that brings people together and builds community.” Pennington expects to hire a staff of six for a

Sports teaches the skills that educators today appreciate: Resilience, courage, time management, dealing with failure.

14-year-old freshman, will play on the Sayre team, and Luke, 11, plays at TLS. Gage is 9 and also attends TLS. Sayre players start workouts in June and will play for a coach who is as committed to safety and academics as he is to football. “As youth and high school coaches, we are the ‘keepers of the game,’” Pennington said. “We must change the way we teach the fundamentals to our young players as well as place a major focus on the structure and organization of our practice schedules.” Both his parents were educators, so Pennington appreciates the relationship between athletics and the classroom. “Sports teaches the kinds of skills that educators today appreciate: Resilience, courage, time management, dealing with failure,” he said. “Sports are performance driven and that is a great teacher.” In that vein, Pennington will encourage

program of approximately 30 players or more. With 137 boys in 8th-12th grade, Sayre will compete as a 1-A school. Its first varsity game comes Oct. 5 against Jenkins High at an equidistant neutral field at Kentucky Christian in Grayson, Ky. Sayre will play a full 10-game varsity schedule in 2020 and will be eligible for post-season play the following year. “We love Sayre and I’m very excited to partner with the school,” Pennington said. “This is a fun challenge, and it’s important to build the right infrastructure and foundation and think about what’s best for the future. “I’m looking forward to partnering with the entire school community. We can celebrate as a school as we watch our kids compete.” Y

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Crestwood Christian Church

1882 Bellefonte Dr. / Info: 266-0459 / www. crestwoodchristian.org/family/parents-day-out/ Description: Offers a two-day/week program tailored to the academic needs of preschool aged students (3-5yr) which ensures children are prepared for a seamless transition into Kindergarten. Also offered are 1-2yr classrooms which place emphasis on fine motor, sensory, social and age appropriate developmental needs.

Good Shepherd Day School

544 Sayre Avenue / Info: 255-9734 www.goodshepherddayschool.org Description: Offers traditional preschool programs for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds and a kindergarten program for 5-year-olds. Extended care options are available. Curriculums are standards-based and developmentally appropriate. Teachers are highly qualified and provide a rich and safe learning environment.

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Child Development Center of the Bluegrass

290 Alumni Drive / Info: 218-2322 / www.cdcbg.org Description: Founded in 1958, CDCB provides pre-school and child care programs, and therapy services that benefit children both with and without special needs. 5-STAR rated in Ky. and NAEYC accredited. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy offered to enrolled students and to community children through the outpatient therapy program. Touched lives of more than 10,000 children.

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200 W. High St. / 859-233-0545 ext 233 www.downtown.1stumc.org Description: Kid’s Day Out Preschool partners with parents in providing child care that fosters the development of mind, body and spirit and sharing the wonder of God in a simple, age-appropriate way. ABC Jesus Loves Me pre-school curriculum plus art, music,dramatic play, gross and fine motor skills, social/ emotional growth and preacademic skills that align with Fayette County standards for incoming kindergartners.

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3100 Tates Creek Road / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org Description: LCA offers half-day and all-day programs for 3- and 4-year-old children. Parents can enroll their children in 2, 3, or 5-day/week programs. A typical half-day is offered from 8:30-11:45 a.m. A typical all-day program is offered 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. “Before school care” (7-8:30 a.m.) and “after-school care” (3:30-6 p.m.) are included in tuition. Children must be potty trained to be eligible to attend.

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National Academy 3500 Arbor Drive, Lex / Info: 273-3292 www.Lexkydaycare.com Description: Provides a safe and nurturing environment where children ages 6 weeks to 12 years learn through play. National Academy is a 3-STAR-rated facility, and is a partner with the Community Action Council Head Start program that also offers Early Head Start. After-school care for school-aged children is also available.

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425 Patchen Drive / Info: 268-7787 www.lutheranpreschoollexington.org Description: Learning, loving and living as God’s children. The LSL is a play-centered Christian morningonly preschool, where creativity, imagination and innovation lay the foundation for healthy learning habits.”WE PLAY TO LEARN.”

Our PlayHouse Preschool 235 Walton Ave. / Info: 233-7000 www.ophlexington.com Description: Offers morning and full day classes for children ages 3 months to 5 years as well as a full summer program. Flexible schedules available. Our PlayHouse Preschool believes that children are active participants in their own learning. The curriculum for this Reggio-Emilia inspired school is project based and grows out of the interests and passions of the children. This method is also based on best educational practices, making it a unique offering.

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Lexington Montessori School

319 South Broadway Park Info: 254-7034 / www.lexkymontessori.org Description: LMS is a community of learners, a family with a commitment to Montessori education and community participation. Along with a Montessori curriculum, LMS offers Spanish, art and music classes taught by specialized teachers. Enrollment options include half-day and full-day for all enrolled children (preschool-sixth grade).

Mom Time: Christian Learning Academy

At Northeast Christian Church 990 Star Shoot Parkway Info: momtime@ncclex.org / www.ncclex.org/ mom-time/ Description: Christian mom’s day out program with a progressive learning curriculum that meets Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Serves children ages 2 months to Pre-K. Children are prepared for kindergarten with a detailed, nationally recognized curriculum (Handwriting Without Tears) and with experienced teachers.

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Family H E A L T H

How Dads Can Bond With Babies

uch has been said and written about the bond between mothers and their babies. Fathers can also bond with their babies. Their presence and participation in the lives of their infants can be a positive factor in their development and for the family in general. A father’s part in a baby’s relationship can start before the infant is even born. Dads can talk to the baby while she is still inside the mother’s abdomen – Infants are thought to recognize a dad’s voice in this situation once they are born. Dads can help research different things to help get ready for the newborn period and can help get the nursery environment in order. They can go to parenting and breastfeeding classes with the future mothers to learn processes ahead of time. Once the baby is born, dads can assist mothers with breastfeeding, changing the baby, dressing and undressing the baby, and in helping put the baby to sleep.

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“Kangaroo care,” where the father have a healthier emotional range and to places the baby on his warm bare chest better regulate their emotions. for skin-to-skin contact, can help keep Dads tend to use different words than the infant warm and also help calm the moms when talking to their infants. This baby. helps to expand their vocabularies and As infants get older, fathers can feed can also speed up language development. them with a bottle when needed. Burping Back before the Industrial Revolution, a baby can also be a shared task. fathers usually worked closer to home Mothers and fathers have different and were much more involved in the lives strengths when it comes to raising infants. of their babies. Mothers may carry the babies in their Only after the onset of the Industrial bodies and furnish milk for them. They Revolution when dads went farther away tend to be a calming and soothing force to work did moms become expected in their interactions with their babies. to be almost solo caregivers for their On the other hand, dads tend to be infants. more active and aggressive with their inThere is no reason that dads cannot fants. They tend to play with infants more become more bonded with their babies than mothers do. once again. Y Their style of play tends to arouse and excite their infants, causing babies to really stretch emotionally to figure out what Dr. Charles Ison is a University of is going on during these Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his sessions. hometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a This helps the infant partner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates.

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New Technology Treats Brain Injuries

ver the innovator and admirer of cutting edge technology, Dr. Rick Graebe wasted no time adding a new device to his practice’s toolbox – RightEye. “The day the new portable model was available they shipped it to us,” said Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles. The new model features special software that helps measure eye tracking, a crucial component of the visual system. Students who struggle to read often have perfect 20-20 vision, but their ability to point and track their eyes along the page is underdeveloped. These students are ideal candidates for Vision Therapy, a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body and a specialty of Dr. Graebe’s practice. The new RightEye technology generates vast amounts of data that show precise eye movement. “This technology can confirm autism,” said Dr. Graebe, who added, “It can also

confirm concussions.” visual system. Dr. Graebe treats numerous patients “These pathways aren’t created at who have suffered brain injuries either birth,” Dr. Graebe said. “Instead, the visual through strokes or accidents. He has system is learned through feedback and treated enough teenage athletes with brain interaction with the physical world. A injuries that he sees this new technology as brain injury can disrupt that learning, and ideal for sports teams such as football, soc- we have to start all over again in building cer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, ice hockey up the pathways.” and other contact sports. Often the symptoms manifest in the “RightEye is portable so we can take it ambient part of the visual system that afout in the field,” Dr. Graebe. “We can get fects balance, timing, depth perception and baseline numbers on a whole team so that spatial awareness. These are crucial for all if a player is injured we can diagnose the of us but especially so with athletes. situation quickly and accurately.” “This is a phenomenal tool,” Dr. Graebe Treating the visual system after a head/ said. “What drives me daily is helping brain injury is crucial because it is so often people reach their potential. I like athletes overlooked. With acquired brain injuries, because they are competitors. vision is tabbed the hidden disability. “They are striving to be best they can The issue stems from the sensitivity be, and we can help with that.” Y of the visual system, which consists of pathways that feed information that the eyes Dr. Rick Graebe gather to the brain. And at Family Eyecare Associates & least 70% of what the brain Children’s Vision and Learning Center processes comes from the 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles myfamilyvision.com • (859) 879-3665

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Rupp Arena: Tates Creek High School Graduation. 9-11 a.m. Info: 381-3620. Bryan Station High School Graduation. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Info: 3813308. Frederick Douglass High School Graduation. 4-6 p.m. Info: 381-3780. Henry Clay High School Graduation. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: 381-3423. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Dance Party.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time. 10:30 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955. F Jessamine County Public Library: One-toOne Job Search Assistance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Alzheimer’s Association: Healthy Living for your Brain and Body and Financial Planning. Noon-1 p.m. Registration required. 2808 Palumbo Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900. I Am Ali Festival: Local arts and cultural groups, performances, events, films, entertainments and other activities. June 1-10. Various locations in Louisville. Info: www.alicenter.org/i-am-ali-festival. Div. of Parks & Rec: Free Friday Flicks: “Trolls.” Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. Movie starts at 28 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

dark. Free. Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2927. Summer Nights in Suburbia. 7-9 p.m. Free. Moondance Amphitheater. Info: 425-2349. Youth Football registration opens. June 1-July 31. Open to boys and girls ages 5-12. $35 per flag participant. $55 per tackle participant. Youth Cheerleading registration open June 1-July 31. Open to boys and girls ages 5-12. $35 per participant. Info: 288-2917. Kentucky Horse Park: International Night at the Museum. Celebrate the country of Belgium with horse culture, food, music and more. 6-10 p.m. $10 per person in advance, $12 at the door. Free for children 12 & under. Registration required. Info: 259-4213. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Read Y’all Kick-off Party. 2-4 p.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Northside Branch: Teen Night: Amazing Race Library Edition. 5:45-8 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Read Y’all Kickoff Party. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For all kids. Info: 231-5500.

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weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. 9-10:15 a.m. For all stages of pregnancy. No experience required. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 10:30-11:20 a.m. For moms and newborns until crawling. Drop-ins welcome, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Div. of Parks & Rec: Neighborhood Pools Open for the Season. Shillito open 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Douglass and Picadome open 12-6 p.m. $4 adults, $3 for ages 15 & under. Info: 288-2973. Volunteer Day at Raven Run. 10 a.m. Info: 272-6105. Edible Plants Class. 12-1 p.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Swinging on Short. Free dance lessons, dance contest and live music. 7-11 p.m. Downtown Courthouse Plaza. Info: 288-2927. Junior City Golf Championship. June 2-3. For boys and girls ages 9-18. $40 for ages 9-12, $50 for ages 13-18. Tates Creek and Kearney Hills golf courses. Info: 288-2969. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 10-11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. $12. 3644 Boston Rd. Info: 629-4455. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow it Saturday. 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 2576955.

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F Barnes & Noble: “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Storytime. 11 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 5438518.

Summer Storytime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Video Recording Basics. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Fossil Finds.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “Paper Hats.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. General admission $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Waveland Museum: Teddy Bear Tea at Waveland. Bring a teddy bear or favorite doll for a special tea. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20 per child, $30 per adult. Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Central Branch: Read Y’all Kick-off Party. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays in the Park. Performances, interactive art and games in Phoenix Park. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastside Branch: Read Y’all Kick-off Party. 2-4 p.m. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

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F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. The Family Center: Sunday Family Funday. Bounce houses, food trucks and small town fun. Noon-3 p.m. The Downtown Green, Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Nature Hike. 1 & 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955. F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to Mac. 1-2:30 p.m. Photo/Premiere Elements. 3:304:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 2-3:15 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. Your Birth Your Way childbirth class. 4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through July 1. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Div. of Parks & Rec: Football Combine. 2-4 p.m. Open to boys and girls age 5-12. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Info: 288-2917. Baptist Health Lexington: New Brother/ New Sister Sibling Class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Ages 3-8. Registration required. Maternity Unit Tours. 4 & 5 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Crosswoods Baptist Church: Vacation Bible School. June 3-7, 6-9 p.m. Registration required. 4991 Harrodsburg Rd., Nicholasville. Info: www. crossrwoodsbaptistchurch.org. F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. 1:30-2:30 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: KHP Run/Walk Club. 5-8 p.m. Open to all ages. Free. Info: 259-4224. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Milk Party: Breastfeeding 101: The Basics class. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. The Speech Network, 2035 Regency Road, suite 5. Info: www. lactationcarewithelizabeth.com/services.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. StoryCubes Writing Camp: Looking for Inspiration. 2 p.m. Ages 8-12. $3. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. 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. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Mansion. 2 p.m. $30 per person. Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-Week Childbirth Education Class. 6-9 p.m. Free. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. Info: www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz concert series. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Moondance Amphitheater. Info: 288-2927.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Jam. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Babywearing Dance Party. 10:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Village Branch: Read Y’all Kick-off Party. 2-4 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers & Shakers storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 6-6:30 p.m. Ages 13-18. Central Branch: Family Film. 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Camp Digital: Podcast Maker. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 12-16. Registration required. Baby Jam. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Bluegrass Music Play & Learn. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Camp Digital: Minecraft Mania. 2-4 p.m. June 5-7. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read Y’all Kick-off Party. 10 a.m.-noon. For all kids. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Village Branch: Bluegrass Music Play & Learn. 10-11 a.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Mommy & Me Yoga. 9 a.m. meets weekly. $30 members, $45 non-members. Mommy & Me Stroller Fitness & Walking group. 11 a.m. Free for members, $25 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca. org. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Play Dough Cookie Cutters.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months to 2 years. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. The Family Center: Crunch Time. Wrapping Challenge Series: Learn techniques of wearing a newborn. Every Tuesday in June. $10 per class or $25 for the series. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Family Program: Silly Safaris. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523.

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Explorium: SMASH Club “The Color Wheel.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 10 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. The Family Center: Play Time. Play group with monthly theme: Camping. 10 a.m. $3 per family, free lunch for kids. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Seed Secrets Science Experiment. 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Story Walk. 11 a.m. Recommended for ages 5 & under but all are

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welcome. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. 1-2 p.m. For pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Diabetes Support Group. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ballard Griffith Towers, 650 Tower Plaza. Info: 288-2446. F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Teen Craft: Tie-Dying. 2-3 p.m. Teen STEM Academy: LEGO Mindstreams. 5-6:30 p.m. Summer Teen Program: Aussie Fun Jam. 2-3 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Kentucky Horse Park: Country Heir I Hunter Jumper Show. June 6-10. Info: (513) 875-3318. Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop: Addressing legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Keller Williams Greater Lexington, 2700 Rosebud Rd. Info: 552-8902. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers story time. 10-11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Bluegrass Play & Learn. 10-11 a.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Camp Digital: Build Your Own Electronics. 6-8 p.m. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Bluegrass Play & Learn. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Teen Space. Games, crafts, book chat and more. 3-4 p.m. Ages 13-18. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Festival of the Bluegrass. Family-fun music festival. June 7-10. Info: 253-0806. FCPS: School Registration window open. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: www.fcps.net/registration. F Carnegie Center: Spanish for Early Learners. 10:30-11:30 a.m. weekly through June 28. Ages 5 & under. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Radical Reader’s Bookmarks.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-4. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Kentucky Children’s Garden: I Love Kentucky Craft. 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission $3 per person. UK Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-6955. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Healthy Living with Diabetes class series. 1-3:30 p.m. weekly 32 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

through June 28. Free. Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 288-2446. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6-7:15 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. The Pump & Grind breastfeeding class. 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Inside/Out Art Night. 6-8 p.m. $2 suggested donation. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. 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. Free. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Infant CPR class. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 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. UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750. The Family Center: Night Owls Family Craft Night. A playgroup for working and student parents. 6:15 p.m. $5 per family. For families with children 12 & under. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com Div. of Parks & Rec: Discover Scuba. 7:45-9:30 p.m. For ages 13 & up. $35. Shillito Pool. Info: 288-2900. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Central Branch: Family Film. 1-3 p.m. Get Groovy with Eric Litwin, author of the original four Pete the Cat books. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Free, but tickets required. For families. SongFarmers in the Kentucky Room. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 1836 months. Camp Digital: Game Development Introduction Using Unity. 6-8 p.m. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Northside Branch: Get Groovy with Eric Litwin, author of the original four Pete the Cat books.4-5 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free, but tickets required. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Family Storytime. 2-2:45 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

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FCPS: School Registration window open. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: www.fcps.net/registration. F Jessamine County Public Library: High-Five

Fun Fest. 9-10:30 a.m. Joseph-Beth Store: Eric Litwin. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Eric Litwin Concert. 10:3011:15 a.m. One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Alzheimer’s Association: Family Caregiver Workshop. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10, includes lunch. For family caregivers, no professionals. Registration required. 2808 Palumbo Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Super Stretchers.” See June 1. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time. See June 1. Div. of Parks & Rec: Free Friday Flicks: “Peter Rabbit.” See June 1. Summer Nights in Suburbia. See June 1. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 1. Bluegrass Music Play & Learn. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See June 1. Northside Branch: Bluegrass Music Play & Learn. 10-11 a.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 1. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See June 2. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See June 2. Baptist Health: Pediatric CPR. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person, $50 per couple, $15 for each additional registrant. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Outdoor Skills Class. Learn about knot tying, fire building, hiking and more. 9 a.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Stargazing. View the night sky at Raven Run. 9:15 p.m. Program is weather dependent. Info: 272-6105. UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9-11 a.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 3232750. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See June 2. Salato Wildlife Education Center: Bobcat Enrichment. 3 p.m. General admission $5 adults, $3 children, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. Recommended for ages 3-6. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. The Family Center: Farmers Market Fun. Crafts and stories. 9:30-11 a.m. $5 per family. Family Music Night. Mini Music: 5 p.m. Ages 2 & under. $10 per child. Singing Stars: 5:45 p.m. Ages 3-8.

$10 per child. Music Wellness for Caregivers. 6:30 p.m. Free with attendance of another class or $10 per child. Guitar and Ukelele. 7:15 p.m. Teens and adults learn chords and practice. $10 with family discounts. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Egg Carton Turtles.” See June 2. Imagination Station, “Paper Towel Pals.” See June 2. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow it Saturday. See June 2. F Barnes & Noble: Storytime and Activities featuring Incredibles 2: Sweet Dreams, Jack-Jack. See June 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See June 2. F Jessamine County Public Library: Rockin’ Out: The Art of Science and Sound. 1-1:45 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Info: 231-5500.

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F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See June 3. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Nature Hike. See June 3. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tour. 1-2 p.m. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/ womenshospital-maternity-tour-registration. Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class. 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Explore the Springs. Stroller-friendly guided hike. 2 p.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 3. Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. See June 3.

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F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Storytime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Make & Take: Paper Crane Mobile. 1:30-3 p.m. iMovie Basics. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523.

La Leche League of Madison County: Group meet-up. 12:30-2 p.m. Madison County Health Dept., 214 Boggs Lane. Richmond. Info: (812) 240-8797. F Carnegie Center: Lower Elementary Reading class. 4-5 p.m. weekly through July 30. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required. Lower Elementary Math. 5-6 p.m. weekly through July 30. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 4. Kentucky Horse Park: KHP Run/Walk Club. 5-8 p.m. Open to all ages. Free. Info: 259-4224. Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 9-10 a.m. Senior Citizens Center, 195 Life Lane. Info: 288-2446. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Jam. See June 4. Babywearing Dance Party. 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 18 months & under. Kentucky Rocks! Geology Exploration. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 4. Tates Creek Branch: Kentucky Rocks! Geology Exploration. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

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Branch: Baby Jam. See June 5. Discovery Hour: Spelunk Cave Exploration. 2-3 p.m. Northside Branch: Kentucky Rocks! Geology Exploration. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See June 5. Camp Digital: Real Instruments vs. Digital Instruments. 10 a.m.-noon. For middle and high schoolers. Registration required. Camp Digital: Minecraft Mania. 2-4 p.m. June 12-14. For middle and high schoolers. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See June 6. The Family Center: Play Time. See June 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Walk Around Kentucky: Veterans Park. 10 a.m.-noon. Summer Teen Watercolor Workshop. 2-4 p.m. Summer Teen Program: Indoor Sports. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Opiate Recovery and Your Baby. A class with a strong emphasis of support and Subutex education. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Explorium: SMASH Club “Sea Shell Sleuths.” See June 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 6. Make & Play: Stick Dinosaur Camp. 11 a.m. Ages 4-7. $5. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Pasta Play.” See June 5.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Scent Chase Science Experiment. See June 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 5.

F Div. of Parks & Rec: Wet & Wild Wednesday. Games, prizes, trivia and more. 12-4 p.m. Activities included with pool admission. Woodland Aquatic Center. Info: 288-2973.

The Family Center: Crunch Time. See June 5. F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Family Program: Doug Berkley. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See June 5. F Carnegie Center: Upper Elementary Math. 4:15-5:15 p.m. Grades 3-5. French for Kids. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 1-5. Middle School Math. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-8. All classes meet weekly through July 31 and are free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Baptist Health: Pediatric CPR. 6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person, $50 per couple, $15 for each additional registrant. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz. See June 5. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 5. Central Branch: Family Film. 1-3 p.m. Quick! Let’s Improvise. 11 a.m.-noon. For middle and high schoolers. Eastside

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See June 6. F Carnegie Center: Upper Elementary Reading class. 4-5 p.m. Grades 3-5. ESL for Kids. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-3. Spanish for Kids. 5:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Aug. 1. Grades 1-5. All classes meet weekly through Aug. 1 and are free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Kentucky Horse Park: Country Heir II Hunter Jumper Show. June 13-17. Info: (513) 875-3318. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See June 6. Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 6. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 6. Kentucky Rocks! Geology Exploration. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Northside Branch: Discovery Hour: Basketball. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates

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Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See June 6. Camp Digital: Build Your Own Electronics. 6-8 p.m. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Village Branch: Teen Space. Games, crafts, books and more. 3-4 p.m. Ages 13-18. Info: 231-5500.

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Baptist Health Lexington: Safe Sitter babysitting course. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For ages 11-14. $85. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness Center, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 260-6357. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Outrageous Octopus.” See June 7. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 7. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Fossils Craft. See June 7. F Jessamine County Public Library: Lunch & Learn. Noon-1 p.m. Science Fiction Writing. 6:308:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: NICU Parent Support. Info to help encourage and educate families during the NICU hospitalization of babies. 6:45-7:45 p.m. Free. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. 3rd floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. The Family Center: Night Owls. See June 7. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies. See June 7. Young at Heart: Retro Tech Museum. 6:30-8 p.m. For all ages. Central Branch: Family Film. 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See June 7. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 7. Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Camp Digital: Game Development Introduction Using Unity. 6-8 p.m. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See June 7. Info: 231-5500.

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Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See June 2. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Ready, Set, Relay Race.” See June 1. Parents Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 members, $18 non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time. See June 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Painting Rocks. 10:30-11:30 a.m. One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. The Family Center: Yard Sale Family Style. Noon-7 p.m. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Div. of Parks & Rec: Free Friday Flicks: 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

“Ferdinand.” See June 1. Summer Nights in Suburbia. See June 1. Kentucky Horse Park: Lexington Rodeo, by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. 7:30-10 p.m. June 15-16. Info: 577-2575. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 1. Teen Night: Laser Tag. 5:45-8 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Central Branch: Discovery House. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See June 1. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 1. Village Branch: Kentucky Rocks! Geology Exploration. 2-3 p.m. For families. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See June 2. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See June 2. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Canoeing on the Kentucky River. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 per person. Raven Run. Info: 225-4073. Junior Naturalist- “Birds of Prey.” 10 a.m. Grades K-5, parents required to stay with young participants. Free. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Scout Skills. 10 a.m. For boys and girls ages 10 & up. Free. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105. Castlewood Block Party. Music, food, games and inflatables. 12-4 p.m. $1 admission for adults, free for ages 15 & under. Castlewood Aquatic Center. Info: 288-2973. Creatures of the Night exploration program. 9 p.m. Free. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105. Night Hike at the Springs. 9 p.m. Free. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow it Saturday. See June 2. F Barnes & Noble: Father’s Day Storytime. See June 2. F Carnegie Center: Toddler Book Club. 10:1511:15 a.m. For 2-year-olds and their grown-ups. Free. Registration required. Early Learner Book Club. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Make Your Own Picture Frame.” See June 2. Imagination Station, “Cards for Dad.” See June 2. Salato Wildlife Education Center: Backyard Bass, a fun casting game. 10:30 a.m.-noon. General admission $5 adults, $3 children, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863. The Family Center: Farmers Market Fun. See June 9. Yard Sale Family Style. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See June 2.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 12-12:45 p.m. Linoleum Cut Relief Printing. 12-3 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Kentucky Rocks! Geology Exploration. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Registration required. Central Branch: Please Touch Pop-Up Museum. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Info: 231-5500.

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F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See June 3. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Nature Hike. See June 3. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 3. F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. See June 3.

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F Jessamine County Public Library: Walk Around Kentucky: Raven Run. 10 a.m.-noon. Summer Storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Green/Blue Screen Basics. 6-8 p.m. Read, Talk, Make. 6:30-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 4. Kentucky Horse Park: KHP Run/Walk Club. 5-8 p.m. Open to all ages. Free. Info: 259-4224. Carnegie Center: ACT Science, English & Reading Review. 5:30-7 p.m. weekly through July 16. Grades 10-12. $65. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Jam. See June 4. Babywearing Dance Party. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Camp Digital: 2D Game Development Using Unity. 1-5 p.m. June 18-22. For ages 12-17. Registration required. Teen Space: Virtual Reality. 3-4:30 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 4. Insect Safari. 11 a.m.-noon. Northside Branch: Teen Space: Recycled Art. 1:30-3:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Tates Creek Branch: Insect Safari. 2-3 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

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Baptist Health Lexington: Safe Sitter babysitting course. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For ages 11-14. $85. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness Center, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 260-6357. F Carnegie Center: Click, Clack, Moo: Fun with Sounds. 10:15-11 a.m. weekly through July 10. Ages 2 & under. Free. Registration required. Word

Wizards. Play word games, write stories and poems, create graphic novels and more. 5-6 p.m. weekly through July 31. Grades 6-8. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Info: (502) 875-5240.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Terrific Textures.” See June 5.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See June 6. Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 6. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 6. Northside Branch: Insect Safari. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Discovery Hour: Live in Color. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See June 6. Teen Space: Origami. 2-3 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Village Branch: Insect Safari. 2-3 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Family Program: repercussion. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 5. The Family Center: Crunch Time. See June 5. 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. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See June 5. Baby Moon: MaterniTEA, a free informational session to navigate the nine months of pregnancy and beyond. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Open to women and partners from preconception through pregnancy. Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz. See June 5. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 5. Insect Safari. 11 a.m.-noon. For families. Teen Space: Cookies and Comics. 2-3 p.m. For teens. Registration required. Central Branch: Family Film. 1-3 p.m. Insect Safari. 2-3 p.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See June 5. Discovery Hour: Orchestra Petting Zoo. 2-3 p.m. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See June 5. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: MidSouth Pony Club Horse Trials. June 20-24. Info: 233-4304.

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Bluegrass Mental Health and Aging Coalition: 11th annual Empowering Mindfulness Conference. Training for nurses, social workers, caregivers, older adults, volunteers and anyone who provides services to the elderly. Free. Registration from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Training from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Clark County Extension Office. 1400 Fortune Dr., Winchester. Info: (859) 744-3235. F Jessamine County Public Library: Make Music Day: Children’s Instrument Workshop. 10-10:50 a.m. Rachel Sumner Concert. 11-11:50 a.m. Ukulele Sing & Play Along. 12-1 p.m. Recording Studio Demos. 12-8 p.m. Harmonica Workshop. 2-3 p.m. Open Drum Circle. 5-6 p.m. Gail Wynters & Co. Jazz Concert. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Shadow Clone Teen Concert. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523.

F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See June 6.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Cupcake Liner Cones.” See June 7.

Explorium: SMASH Club “Lemonade Bubbles.” See June 6.

The Family Center: Night Owls. See June 7.

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Film. 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See June 7. Northside Branch: Artists Studio: DIY Harry Potter Wands and Golden Snitches. 1:30-3 p.m. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 7. Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See June 7. Info: 231-5500.

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Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Hot Hopscotch.” See June 1. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time. See June 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Get Creative. 10:30-11:30 a.m. One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. La Leche League of Greater Lexington: Monthly meeting. 9 a.m. Centered Holistic Health & Wellness Center, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Info: 559-8488. Div. of Parks & Rec: Free Friday Flicks: “Paddington 2.” See June 1. Summer Nights in Suburbia. See June 1. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 1. Central Branch: Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See June 1. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 1. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See June 2. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See June 2. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See June 2. F Carnegie Center: Story Time with Devine & Cierra. 10:30 a.m.-noon weekly through July 28. Ages 6-8 with a grown up. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 7. Poetry Slam Camp. 3 p.m. Ages 11-18. Free. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow it Saturday. See June 2.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Fizzing Rocks Science Experiment. See June 6.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Native American Rattle Craft. See June 7.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Gestational Diabetes Class. See June 6.

F Barnes & Noble: Storytime and Activities with Jurassic Park Little Golden Book. See June 2.

F Carnegie Center: Playing and Writing Stories. 5-6 p.m. weekly through July 26. Grades 1-2. Free. Registration required. Math through Dungeon & Dragons class. 5:15-7:15 p.m. weekly through Aug. 9. Grades 6-9. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Walking Water.” See June 2. Imagination Station, “Crazy Collage.” See June 2.

The Family Center: Play Time. See June 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: KHEAA Paying for College Event. 2-3 p.m. Notebook Making Workshop. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Carnegie Center: Outstanding Writers League. 5-6 p.m. weekly through Aug. 1. Grades 3-5. Free. Registration required. ACT Math Review. 5:30-7 p.m. weekly through July 25. $65. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 7. Kentucky Horse Park: Extreme Mustang Makeover. June 21-23. Info: (512) 869-3225. Lexington Carriage Classic Pleasure Driving Show. June 21-24. Info: 231-0971. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies. See June 7. Central Branch: Family

The Family Center: Farmers Market Fun. See June 9.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See June 2. Salato Wildlife Education Center: Enrichments 101. Learn about what enrichments are used for and help create enrichments for the animals at Salato. 11 a.m. Registration required, space is limited. General admission $5 adults, $3 children, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863. Garden Club of Kentucky: Tea at the Wallis. Tea, docent-lead tours of the house and gardens and

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vendors featuring a showcase of historic furniture that has been returned to the Victorian home. 10 p.m.-3 p.m. Tickets cost $20. Tickets may be purchased at Loch Lea Antiques or Simply Southern in Paris. Info: kirbys50@hotmail.com or (859) 559-8848. Div. of Parks & Rec: Little Explorers- “Wildlife.” 10 a.m. Grades K-5. Parents must stay with young participants. Free. Registration required. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105. Shillito Family Fun Run. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 8 & up. $30 for parent and child. Shillito Pool. Info: 288-2973. F Jessamine County Public Library: Gelatin Plate Printing. 12-2 p.m. Jessamine Movie Spectacular: Wonder. 7:30-11 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Please Touch Pop-Up Museum. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

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F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See June 3. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Nature Hike. See June 3. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Story Walk. 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 5 & under but all are welcome. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 3. Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Maternity Unit Tours. 4 & 5 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. See June 3.

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F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Storytime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Summer SAFETY Take special care to avoid dangers associated with the heat of summer and outdoor activities. Never Leave A Child Alone in the Car. If you see a child alone in the car, take action! Call 911. Designate a “Water Watcher”, to closely monitor kids in and around water. Stay hydrated; take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors. Know and understand signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. For heat illness, call for help immediately and start cooling (ice baths) to bring down body temperature.

For more information, contact Safe Kids Fayette County at 859-323-1133 or safekidsfayettecounty.com

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

Family Program: Madcap Puppets. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 4.

Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See June 5.

The Family Center: Lactation Conversations with Elizabeth. $15. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Kentucky Horse Park: KHP Run/Walk Club. 5-8 p.m. Open to all ages. Free. Info: 259-4224. Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. La Leche League of Madison County: Group meet-up. 6:30-8 p.m. 204 N. Broadway St., Berea. Info: (812) 240-8797. Lactation Conversations with Elizabeth: A discussion on topics relevant to pregnant and breastfeeding moms. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15. Registration required. Info: www. lactationcarewithelizabeth.com/services. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Kid Crafted Folk Art. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Central Branch: Baby Jam. See June 4. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 4. Kid Crafted Folk Art. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

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F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 5. Draw Your Own Comics: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Camp. Noon. Ages 8-12. $5. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. The Family Center: Crunch Time. See June 5. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission, 1109 Versailles Road. Info: 288-2446. Baby Moon: Latched: Breastfeeding Essentials class. 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz. See June 5. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 5. Central Branch: Family Film. 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See June 5. Discovery Hour: Celebrating Horses. 2-3 p.m. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See June 5. Village Branch: Camp Digital: Audio Maker. 10 a.m.noon. Ages 12-16. Registration required. Kid Crafted Folk Art. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Camp Digital: Minecraft Mania. 2-4 p.m. June 26-28. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See June 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Walk Around Kentucky: Dupree Nature Preserve. 10 a.m.-noon. Summer Teen Program: Mix Medium Art Workshop. 2-4 p.m. Book & Bites. 3-4 p.m. Summer Teen Program: Karaoke. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Explorium: SMASH Club “Sugar Sleuths.” See June 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 6. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Structure Building Experiment. See June 6. The Family Center: Play Time. See June 6. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Wet & Wild Wednesday. The Official Trophy Sponsor of the

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Games, prizes, trivia and more. 12-4 p.m. Activities included with pool admission. Tates Creek Aquatic Center. Info: 288-2973.

June 1. Parents Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 members, $18 non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Relatives As Parents support group. For relatives raising the children of relatives. 6 p.m. Dinner served and free childcare provided. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org.

F Jessamine County Public Library: One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Virtual Field Trip: Live Safari from Africa. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See June 6. Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 6. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 6. Northside Branch: Kid Crafted Folk Art. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See June 6. Village Branch: Teen Space. Games, crafts, books and more. 3-4 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Camp Digital: Build Your Own Electronics. 6-8 p.m. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Story Time. See June 1.

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Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Whatever Weather.” See June 7. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See June 7. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Create a Train Craft. See June 7. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Fayette County Diabetes Coalition meeting. 12-1:30 p.m. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2332. F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Teen Program: Bookface Photo Workshop and Contest. 2-3 p.m. Veg-Out. 6-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 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. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See June 7. The Family Center: Night Owls. See June 7. Baptist Health: Great Expectations. 3-week childbirth education class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies. See June 7. Central Branch: Family Film. 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See June 7. Northside Branch: Northside Family Movie. 1:30-3:30 p.m. For all ages. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 7. Discovery Hour. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Camp Digital: Game Development Introduction Using Unity. 6-8 p.m. Ages 12-17. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Super Market Dash.” See

Kentucky Horse Park: 40th Anniversary Family Fun Night. Parade of Breeds Dinner Theater. 5-8 p.m. $5 per carload. Info: 281-7989. Div. of Parks & Rec: Free Friday Flicks: “The Greatest Showman.” See June 1. Summer Nights in Suburbia. See June 1. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See June 1. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See June 1. Teen Night: Laser Tag. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See June 1. Kid Crafted Folk Art. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See June 2. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See June 2. Newborn Prep class. 3-5 p.m. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Jessamine County Public Library: Colored Pencil Drawing: Reflections. 10 a.m.-noon. Our Own Kentucky: Art and Culture. 1-1:45 p.m. STEM Bowling for Everyone. 2:30-4:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Info: (859) 886-3523. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See June 2. Kentucky Children’s Garden: Sow it Saturday. See June 2. F Barnes & Noble: Storytime and Activities featuring Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate. See June 2. Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Sink or Float.” See June 2. Imagination Station, “Super Slime.” See June 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See June 2. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class in Spanish. 1-5:30 p.m. Free. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Trivia Time! 2:30-4:30 p.m. For all ages. Central Branch: Kid Crafted Folk Art. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See June 2. Village Branch: Play: Welcome to the Arcade. Video games, pixel art and arcade history. 1-4 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500. Y June 2018

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Brendan: A HardHitting Role Model

Brendan Hord SCHOOL: Dunbar High GRADE: 12 SPORT: Baseball ACADEMICS: Brendan has a 4.85 weighted GPA in the Dunbar MathScience-Technology Center. He also scored 34 on the ACT and has taken 13 A.P. classes. PARENTS: Melia & Chuck

ith his Popeye forearms and bulging GPA, Brendan Hord of Dunbar High epitomizes the Scholar Athlete ideal. The 18-year-old senior is the hardhitting catcher/designated hitter on the baseball team and carries a 4.85 weighted GPA in the academically rigorous Math-Science-Technology Center at Dunbar. Brendan scored 34 on his ACT, has taken 13 A.P. classes, and is a member of the National Honor Society, plus the Spanish, Science and Beta Honor Societies. He volunteers at the Lexington Soup Kitchen and Catholic Action Center, and served as a judge at the Fayette County Public Schools science fair. He is the senior class vice president and was the Homecoming and Prom King. And here’s what his baseball coach had to say about him. “He’s the most well-rounded, unbelievable young man I have ever met,” Seth Knight said. “He is the best teammate a player could hope for, and his work ethic motivates those around him. “I simply cannot say enough about this young man. He is one of a kind and deserves every honor that could be bestowed upon him.” Along with his leadership (Brendan is captain of the baseball team), the 5-foot-11, 210-pound slugger supplies the Bulldogs with a potent bat in the

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middle of the order. He is hitting .408 and his 1.237 OPS consists of a .542 on-base percentage and a .695 slugging percentage. Brendan has been the envy of college scouts because of his baseball skills and because his academic strengths translate to big academic scholarships, and he is a strong leader on and off the field. In the fall, he will attend the University of Kentucky in the College of Engineering with a Presidential Scholarship, which provides full tuition.He will major in engineering and premed. At Dunbar, his capstone project, in cooperation with UK science researchers, involved the recovery time difference between patients undergoing frontal and posterior shoulder surgeries. Always a straight-A student, Brendan mixes academic talent with a monster work ethic. “Often, he comes home from practice and works well past midnight on his homework,” his father Chuck said. Said his mother Melia: “He’s very disciplined, organized and a great time manager. He’s also meticulous and a perfectionist.” Whether he brings those qualities to engineering or medicine, Brendan has one career wish. “I’ve been playing baseball since I was 4 and it was love at first sight,” he said. “I have always pictured myself doing something in sports.” Y

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