March 17 by Lexington Family Magazine

March 2017

Letter From Editor

Vol. 20 Issue 3

Addressing All Your Family’s Issues & Concerns

his issue of Lexington Family Magazine is emblematic of our mission: to address issues families face through the life span and provide the most comprehensive day-to-day calendar of events for families. Along with our monthly Scholar Athlete, Educator of the Month and children’s book review features, consider the topics addressed in these pages. Toilet training, minimalist moms, consignment sales, spring break camps, staycation ideas, extreme couponing, grandparents raising grandchildren, school wellness, and the relationship between physical activity and effective parenting. Plus, every month we address medical issues and this edition comes with bonus material -- a list of Mom-Approved Dentists. We asked our readers to nominate their favorite dentists and the names came rolling in. The final count was 44. This feature also prompted a Letter to the Editor from a local dad who pointed

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Out & About in the Bluegrass

2017 Summer Camp Fair; Annual Writing Contest; St. Patrick’s Day parade, ‘Seussical,’ ‘Peter Pan Jr.,’ and ‘The Little Mermaid.’

Toilet Training

Dr. Lesley Iwinski suggests that parents can reduce worry by thinking of it as toilet learning.

Minimalist Moms

Is your house cluttered beyond belief? Katie Saltz recommends that less is more.

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out that “Mom-Approved” left out an important part of the parenting equation – Dads. Our medical experts also have addressed strep throat, dyslexia and the role virtual reality can play in treating visual system disorders. For our older readers or parents in the Sandwich Generation, we have a story about a UK Elder Care workshop and the new name of Hospice of the Bluegrass (Bluegrass Care Navigators). As for things to do in the Bluegrass, we have 473 events in our calendar, plus stories on the St. Patricks’s Day Parade, “Seussical” at the EKU Center for the Arts, “Peter Pan Jr.” by the Lexington Children’s Theatre and “The Little Mermaid” performed by the Bluegrass Youth Ballet. We also remind our readers this month about the 15th annual Summer Camp Fair on April 15 and the March 24 deadline for our 13th annual Writing Contest. All in all, when it comes to family life, we’ve got you covered. Y

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Editor John Lynch

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Spring Break

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Coupon Advice

Do you need to save money? Who doesn’t? Consider these tips from a local couponer.

Mom-Approved Dentists

We asked and our readers responded. In all, parents nominated 44 dentists.

March Calendar in every issue 23 The Curious Edge 30 Pediatric Corner 32 Dr. Graebe

46 KU’s Scholar Athlete 47 Asbury Educator of Month

On the cover: Annabelle, age 4, is the daughter of Casey and Courtney Watts of Harrodsburg.

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Annual Summer Camp Fair

Day of Family Fun Set for Saturday, April 15

hat’s better than planning your child’s summer in one easy stop? How about if that stop is full of fun activities, exciting performances and is FREE for the whole family? We’ve got just the event at our 15th annual Summer Camps & Activities Fair on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lexington Christian Academy, 450 W. Reynolds. Road. The Fair features more than 90 booths by camps, schools, childcare centers, extracurricular activities, enrichment classes, healthcare professionals and more. Parents can chat with booth representatives while the kids enjoy inflatables, face painting, crafts and hands-on activities.

raffle contests for a chance to win books, Dancers, gymnasts and martial DVDs, games or even an American Girl artists will take to the stage for live doll. performances throughout the day. The first 100 families in the door are Local food trucks will also be on-site also entered for a special door prize. with delicious snacks for purchase, so The Fair has options bring your appetite. for all age groups and Interested in seeing interests, so grab the your child on the cover family and head to of Lexington Family 2017 Lexington Christian Magazine? Stop by our Academy on Saturday, Cover Model Contest and April 15 for a day of easy have a photo taken for summer planning and free by SVM Portraits. family fun. We will choose six Follow us on Facebook to eight children from Saturday, April 15 for updates or to learn those photos to appear 10 a.m.-2 p.m. more: www.Facebook. on future covers of com/LexFamMag. Lexington Family Info: www.lexingtonfamily.com or Magazine. 223-1765. Y While you are at the Fair, enter the

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he 13th Annual Lexington Family categories: K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. Stories are Magazine Writing Contest is limited to 100 words for grades K-1, 150 looking to be the most exciting words for grades 2-3 and 200 words for one yet. grades 4-5. Lexington Family is One boy and one girl mily M partnering with the winner from each category a F a ton Lexington Public Library will be chosen, along with to offer fun events, cool honorable mentions. NUAL prizes for kids and $500 to Grand prizes include 13TH AN the school with the highest Gabriela, the 2017 American percentage of participation. Girl Doll of the Year, model We are seeking entries horses from Breyerfest, a from students in Grades K-5 Pulse Performance Scooter, to answer the prompt, “If I LEGO sets and more. Had a Billion Dollars …” The school with the Get creative and tell us highest percentage of 2 0 1 7 what you would do with that participation will receive a much money in your pocket. cash prize of $500, courtesy Need help with your of the Lexington Public story? Come to our WriteLibrary. a-Thon events at Lexington (This prize is available to Public Library branches. schools with 50 students or You can get feedback more in grades K-5 and is on your story, turn in not open to home schools.) your entry and you will be The deadline for entries is entered for prizes just for attending. Friday, March 24. Entries will be judged in three grade Winners will be announced at our

annual Summer Camp & Activities Fair on Saturday, April 15 at Lexington Christian Academy. The Fair is free and open to all.

Write-A-Thon Dates Eastside Branch 3000 Blake James Drive Sunday, March 5, 2-4 p.m. Village Branch 2185 Versailles Road Thursday, March 9, 3-5 p.m. Tates Creek Branch 3628 Walden Drive Saturday, March 11, 2-4 p.m. Northside Branch 1733 Russell Cave Road Sunday, March 12, 2-4 p.m. E-mail entries can be sent to LexingtonFamilyEvents@gmail.com or mailed by Friday, March 24 to: Lexington Family Magazine 138 E. Reynolds Road #201 Lexington, KY 40517. Info: www.LexingtonFamily.com or call 223-1765. Y

GIVEAWAYS 2017

seussical tickets

Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide in this fun musical caper at the EKU Center for the Arts. Lexington Family Magazine has a Family 4-pack of tickets to give away to the show on Saturday, March 25.

To register visit lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765. The contest deadline for entries is Tuesday, March 21. Identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here and tell us where you picked up the magazine.

BYB The Little Mermaid

bubble guppies dvd set

The Bluegrass Youth Ballet will perform this Hans Christian Andersen classic fairy tale on March 31 and April 1 at the Lexington Opera House. Win a Family 4-pack of tickets to the show.

Dive into six underwater learning episodes with the Bubble Guppies. Lexington Family has a 2-DVD set of “Fin-tastic” adventures to give away.

April 3-7 Explosive Chemistry Camp Lots of chemistry fun for the week. For ages 3 years – 5th grade. Full or half day options available. Come for the week or just one day. Call 859-258-3253 for reservations.

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By Susan Szczerbicki

Sky Zone Trampoline Park LOCATION: 3644 Boston Road,

Looking for a new indoor activity? Sky Zone in Lexington has a Toddler Time for kids ages 5 and under. Toddler Time is from 11 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays for $10, and 10-11 a.m. on Saturdays for $12. Kids can choose between a large trampoline room with soft toys, a basketball trampoline “court,” and a small trampoline area with jumps into a foam pit. The foam pit area was a huge hit for my son, 2 1/2, and he loved jumping with the other kids there. Added bonus, he napped later. The facility is clean and well kept up, with safety being a focus. There is plenty of active play to really wear your kids out. Visit skyzone.com/lexington for a complete calendar of activities and programs for all ages. More of Susan’s reviews can be found at www.adventuresinmotherhoodbluegrass.com Y

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based dye is used to turn the Chicago River green for 5 hours on St. Patrick’s Day. • According to Guinness World Records, the highest number of leaves ever found on a clover stem is 56. • The World’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade has a 98-foot route and is celebrated in Hot Springs, Arkansas. 6 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Review by Mary Edinger Shive

his book is large, colorful and well illustrated without being too busy. The pages have great illustrations of the pig and bear without a lot of extraneous detail in the background that can be distracting to a 3-year-

old. The book is about a vivacious pig, Pip, that has tons of ideas on how he and his bear friend, Nico, can play together. His ideas range from ball, dolls, house, hopscotch, superheroes to detectives. However, Nico is trying to play his cello. This upsets Pip and he does not take the news that Nico is otherwise occupied very well. We used this book to have discussions with my 3-year-old about respecting the autonomy of others to participate in activities when invited and also how to nicely decline invitations from others. There was also some nice problem solving on the part of Nico that allowed them to play together while allowing him to play his cello. We would recommend this book for children ages 3-6 years old and can be used to discuss behavior when playing with others as well as how to handle frustrations. Mary is a Lexington mother with a 3-year-old son. Y

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ved Moms?

What About Dads?

I am sending this letter in regard to “Mom-Approved” contests in your magazine. While I appreciate the idea behind what you are trying to do with these contests, as a father, I’m concerned. What about us Dads? There has been ample research on how lack of father involvement in a child’s life can have long-term negative impacts on that child well into adulthood. Placing a value on one parent’s opinion over another is inappropriate and outdated. Children need both parents equally and both parent opinions should be equally valued. Your magazine should be encouraging father involvement rather than giving only moms a “special seal of approval.” I’m worried about what kind of message focusing on moms only sends about expectations we should all have of fathers. My wife and I both attend every one of our children’s doctor appointments. We are both at every recital, game and event.

Dads should be present and involved. As a media outlet with thousands of readers, you are aware of the power of the written word and how people’s lives can be changed either in positive or negative ways by what is conveyed in the media. Dads are not simple minded and just around to earn a paycheck and fix things. A father’s love and positive influence on their children can be a powerful lifelong gift. I work very hard at being a good dad and am passionate about encouraging other men to be outstanding fathers. I encourage your magazine to do the same as it is the right thing to do for families. You have an opportunity to encourage and value father involvement. These contests should be “Dad and Mom Approved” or “Parent Approved.” Matthew Horn, Lexington father of four children

Performances at EKU

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eussical,” an imaginative musical that brings to life several Dr. Seuss books, will be staged at Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 25. The play was created for young audiences and The Cat in the Hat is the emcee for the show. When the sweet, good-natured elephant, Horton, hears a cry for help coming from a small speck of dust, he promises to rescue and guard it because

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“a person’s a person, no matter how small.” On that small speck of dust lives JoJo, an imaginative young Who. JoJo has astounding “thinks,” in which anything’s possible. Meanwhile, the one-feathered bird, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, desperately wants Horton to notice her. Maybe, she thinks, she just needs a more impressive tail. Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters find themselves intertwined in a crazyquilt adventure in which the power of imagination and the most miraculous “think” ever saves the day. Showtime on March 25 is 3 p.m. tickets are $15. Info: (859) 622-7469 or visit www. ekucenter.com. Y

Wear Green:

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is March 11

exington will continue an Irish tradition this year with the 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 11 in downtown Lexington. The festival is sponsored by the Bluegrass Irish Society and produced by Lexington Parks & Recreation. The day will begin with the Shamrock Shuffle 3K race to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity at 8 a.m. The Festival will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This day of fun will include musicians, dancers, vendors and family activities throughout downtown and Cheapside Park. The parade begins at 1 p.m. at Midland Avenue and continues down Main Street to Mill Street. Info: www.lexingtonstpatsparade.org Y

‘Peter Pan Jr.’ at LCT

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isney’s Peter Pan Jr.,” a musical that follows the characters from the classic Walt Disney movie, will be staged at the Lexington Children’s Theatre in March. Fly to Neverland and go on an adventure with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. You’ll never want to grow up as you enjoy this fun, musical adaptation – but be on the lookout for Captain Hook. Dates and showtimes on the Learning Stage at the LCT are Saturday, March 18 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 19 at 2 and 4 p.m.; Saturday, March 25 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $15. The musical is recommended for ages 4 and up. Info: 254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org. Y

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www.everythingforkids.net Lil Elks Consignment Sale South Elkhorn Christian Church 4343 Harrodsburg Road Friday, March 3, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 8 a.m.-noon www.southelkhorncc.org/ spring-and-fall-consignmentsales

Lil Lambs Closet Centenary United Methodist Church 2800 Tates Creek Road Friday, March 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m.-noon www.lillambscloset.com Lil Cherubs Centenary United Methodist Church 1441 Perryville Road, Danville Friday, March 3 Saturday, March 4 www.lil-cherubs.org Little Ones Consignment Sale First United Methodist Church 401 W. Main St., Richmond Friday, March 3, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 4 8 a.m.-2 p.m. www.locsofrichmond.com Rhea Lana’s of Lexington 442 Southland Drive (former Hancock Fabric) Sunday, March 5, noon-7 p.m.

Monday, March 6 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, March 9 10 a.m.-7 p.m. www.lexington.rhealana.com Lilybugs Sale Grace Christian Center 1648 Lexington Road Georgetown Friday, March 17, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 18 8 a.m.-noon www.lilybugskids.com Moms and Tots Sale Faith United Community Church 3080 Brannon Road Nicholasville Thursday, March 23, 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 24 8 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. www.momsandtotssale.com

Lollipop Kidz Consignment Sale Harrodsburg Armory 500 Tapp Road Tuesday, March 28 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, March 30 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, March 31 9 a.m.-6 p.m. www.Facebook.com/ Lollipop-Kidz-Consignment-Sale His Kids Consignment Sale Macedonia Christian Church 4551 Winchester Road Thursday, April 27- Saturday, April 29 www.mcctherock.org/ consignment-sale Kentucky Jane Sale Matilda Jane Clothing Only Thursday, April 27- Saturday, April 29 Comfort Inn & Suites 2400 Buena Vista Road. Y

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his may come as a huge surprise – and a relief – to know: You don’t need to toilet train your child. What?!? That’s right. In fact, the most important thing you can do is to take this stressful job off your plate and give it to your little one. The name “toilet learning” is more accurate. When a child is developmentally ready, a child will learn: S How to pull their pants on and off independently S That someday they will be using the toilet S What it feels like when they will need to pass urine S How their body knows it’s time to pass stool S That this is a job for them to do, with their parents’ and caregivers’ support.

her good work. Have a parade to the toilet to flush it together and wave goodbye. S Be prepared for “misses” by having paper towels, carpet cleaner, etc. available. Accidents WILL happen, so respond in a helpful way S Be un-invested and supportive: “Whoops! You missed! Never mind, let’s clean it up. You can try again. I know you will get it!” S It’s fine to celebrate with a special song or dance, but be wary of using bribery to manipulate your child into using the potty S Be patient and trust in the process.

Since the age of toileting often overlaps with developmentally appropriate power struggles, it is important that a child know that learning to use the toilet is her job. The more invested parents are in their child using the toilet, the more likely there will be a battle of wills, bad feelings, and a more difficult and prolonged path. Here’s how to support your child as she learns to toilet herself:

One of the key ingredients for success is a relaxed parent. If you are already stressed and frustrated because your child is still in diapers, encourage yourself with the certainty that your child will learn how to use the toilet. Visit these helpful websites for more information and ideas: www.ahaparenting. com, and www.janetlansbury.com

S Watch for signs of readiness (curiosity, able to put pants on and off, etc.) S Put a potty chair in the bathroom or play area; keep toilet paper in easy reach S Read books about using the potty, answer questions about it S Let children watch you and other family members use the bathroom S When your child is successful, admire

Dr. Lesley Iwinski is the mother of three grown children, a family physician and Executive Director of The Parent and Family Enrichment Center, Inc. and owner of Growing Peaceful Families, LLC. She offers classes, workshops and seminars. Info: (859) 333-3053 or www. enrichingfamilies.org. Y

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ore than 130 young dancers will bring a mythical underwater seascape to life in “The Little Mermaid” presented by Bluegrass Youth Ballet on Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House. The cast will feature senior BYB dancer Lilia Thomas as the Little Mermaid and Cincinnati Ballet’s Sam Jones as the Prince. In addition to the lead characters, the cast includes the Little Mermaid’s sisters, a Sea Witch and a host of underwater creatures including dolphins, jellyfish, clownfish, crabs, seahorses, starfish, eels and a beautiful sea dragon that is a big puppet. Join BYB immediately following the Saturday performance for an “Under the Sea” Tea Party, which will be held in the pub downstairs. Attendees will enjoy tea and cookies while meeting and interacting with cast members. Tickets are $8 per person. Seating is limited. Tickets for the performance are $15-$18. Group tickets are available at a discount. Info: (859) 233-3535 or www. ticketmaster.com. Y

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Heartbeat Minimalist Mamas: The Art of Decluttering

PA R E NTI NG Q U E STIO N S -----------------------------------------Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. February Question was: Katie Saltz with CeCe & Ezra

ave you ever knelt in a pile of your child’s toys and felt the urge to break one just so you could justify throwing it away?

Or while staring at a mountain of laundry fantasized about setting it on fire? I swore after our last move to a new home that I would never again allow us to acquire so much stuff. But after the chaos of the holidays, I looked around my house and realized how badly I had failed at that promise. Our closets are overstuffed, we have enough kitchenware to feed a small army, and a cluster of toys is scattered in every single room. Minimalism is a big trend in my mom circle right now, and I happily hopped on the bandwagon. Minimalism has many definitions. Some people want to live with only the bare essentials. Others find it’s about making sure your possessions bring you joy. Many use the minimalist approach to simply declutter to reduce stress. The concept may seem impossible to a mother because we are conditioned to think that our children need so much. They need all these extra clothes because they get dirty/

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grow so fast/have their favorite character on the front. Children need all these DVDs because what if we drop cable/ Netflix isn’t working/our laptop chargers disappear? They need all these toys because this one is educational/ this one was a gift from Grandma/this one she loved as a toddler (even though she is in middle school now.) In reality, what we all need is less stuff and more space. For me, being a Minimalist Mom means being very intentional about what items are in my home. Nothing sticks around “just because” anymore. I’m already feeling the benefits. With fewer toys, my kids spend more time and get more creative with each toy. Laundry takes less time when there are fewer clothes to wash. Chores are simpler when there are fewer possessions cluttering up the house. At the end of the day, the effort of decluttering has been well worth it. Less stuff to clean and put away – what mom doesn’t want that? Y

What is the best Valentine’s gift to receive as a new mom? t “For Dad to take baby all day … and not panic once.” – Dana Starnes t “For someone to tell me I’m doing a good job!” – Sarah Kinnett Wall t “Time to herself to do whatever it is she wants. Shower, Netflix, sleep.” – Tiffany Jones t “A few hours of uninterrupted sleep.” – Sarah Jewel Adams t “A mani/pedi or a hair appointment.” – Heather Barger March Feedback Question:

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TRY THESE STAYCATIONS FOR SPRING BREAK

ven if you are staying home for Spring Break, plenty of fun can be had the first week of April. Make some memories while the kids are out of school with some local “Staycation” outings. Collins Bowling Centers

205 Southland Drive / (859) 277-5746 750 W. New Circle Road (859) 252-3429 / collinsbowling.com Whether your kids are experienced bowlers or need the help of bumpers and ramps, Collins Bowling is an ideal boredom buster during No School days. Collins has special prices on group bowling starting at just $29.50, so the whole family can enjoy bowling, food and drinks at a reasonable price.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio

220 Ruccio Way / (859) 223-0014 www.cutandpastecraftstudio.com Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Save your own house from the mess of art supplies with a visit to Cut & Paste over Spring Break. Drop in and release some creativity with a variety of crafting projects suitable for ages 3 & up.

Gattitown

2534 Nicholasville Road (859) 277-2323 www.gattitownlexington.com Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. When the kids are hungry and ready to play, Gattitown is the place to be. An allyou-can-eat buffet is full of pizza, pasta and desserts, and the Midway is full of games, a carousel, bumper cars and more.

Louisville Zoo

1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville (502) 459-2181 www.louisvillezoo.org Open Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. If you’re in the mood for a day trip, the Louisville Zoo is well worth the hour drive along I-64. Spend the day roaming the zoo, enjoying animal encounters of creatures from all over the globe, from gorillas to penguins and everything in between.

Walk in to Monkey Joe’s and the kids can jump, bounce, climb and slide to their heart’s content. The inflatables play centers, obstacle courses and arcade games can entertain kids ranging from ages 2-12.

Salato Wildlife Education Center

1 Sportman’s Lane, Frankfort. (502) 564-7863 / www.fw.ky.gov Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Salato opens for the season March 2, so Spring Break is the perfect time to visit this gem in Frankfort. Pack a lunch and walk the trails, viewing Kentucky wildlife like snakes, bobcats, eagles, a bear and more. Y

Monkey Joe’s

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SPRING BREAK CAMPS Newton’s Attic 4974 Old Versailles Road Lexington / (859) 368-7334 April 3-7 / Grades 1-8 Half day and full day hands-on STEM camps including Camp Catapult, Lego Robotics, Chemistry, computer classes and more. $45 half day / $90 full day $195- $225 full week www.NewtonsAttic.org

Explorium of Lexington 440 W. Short St. / 258-3253 April 3-7 / Ages 3-5th grade (children must be able to use restroom independently) Spring Break Camp: Explosive Science Join the Explorium staff to learn about all sorts of fun (and safe) chemical reactions. Full day $215 / $195 member Half day $107.50 / $97.50 member Spring Break Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Special Programming (all programs free with museum admission) April 3: Toddler Program: Shaving Cream Marbled Paper 10:30 a.m.; Imagination Station: Bubble Science, Noon-2 p.m. (drop-in) April 4: Toddler Program: Water Bead Windows 10:30 a.m.; Imagination Station: Banfield Pet Academy, Noon- 2 p.m. (drop-in) April 5: Toddler Program: Candy Science 10:30; Imagination Station: Slime Factory, Noon- 2 p.m. (drop-in) April 6: Toddler Program: Balloon Painting 10:30 a.m.; 18 | www.lexingtonfamily.com www.lexingtonfamily.com

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Lexington Children’s Theatre 418 West Short St. / 254-4546 April 3-7 First Stage Players (Ages 4-6) The Day the Crayons Quit 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / Tuition: $165 Play Makers (Ages 6-8) Night at the Museum 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Tuition $175

Performance Workshops (Ages 8-12) Harry Potter and the Mystery of Mrs. Norris 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. / Tuition $190 The Hobbit (Ages 10-14) 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tuition $190 Extended care available from 8-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. www.lctonstage.org

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McConnell Springs 416 Rebmann Lane Info: 225-4073 Grades K-5 with parent/guardian. Both programs include a craft. April 4: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. “Animal Adaptations” – Learn about the special features that different animals have that make them unique. April 6: 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m. “Living History” – Learn the history of McConnell Springs and Lexington, while exploring the site where the city was named. Raven Run 3885 Raven Run Way Info: 272-6105 Grades K-5th with parent/guardian April 3: 10 a.m.-noon “Wonderful Wildlife” April 5: 10 a.m.-noon “Birds, Birds, Birds” April 7: 10 a.m.-noon “Creek Creatures”

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YMCA of Central KY Ages: 5-13 / April 3-7 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Board Game Bonanza - From Candyland, to Clue, to Monopoly we have all learned, played and loved these board games. Participants at the YMCA will reinvent board games, create their board games, play classic games and figure out which games they can play in a life-size format! Bring your game face for this week of exciting activities. Locations: Whitaker Family YMCA 2681 Old Rosebud Road 543-9622 Mprice@ymcacky.org C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle 219-9622 jhubbard@ymcacky.org North Lexington Family YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave. 258-9622 athakur@ymcacky.org High Street YMCA 239 East High St. 254-9622 dbeard@ymcacky.org www.ymcaofcentralky.org Y

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APP for That Idea by Capital Day School Eighth Graders Earns School $20,000 Grant

alk about first impressions. In app, they also will receive in-person and to visit the women’s shelter in Frankfort her initial year at Capital Day virtual support from the App Inventor and speak with the director about the School in Frankfort, science Group from Massachusetts Institute of app. teacher Audrey Bebensee has overseen a Technology. “They called the center and arranged class project that has netted the school When the school found out about the the visit so they could ask if the app $20,000. National award, Bebensee cried as she would be relevant and realistic,” Bebensee A team of five eighth-graders learned watched the faces of her students. said. Feb. 15 that their idea won the Verizon “They just can’t believe their idea is The director assured them that their App Challenge, which is part of Verizon getting so much recognition,” she said. idea was useful and even offered helpful Innovative Learning. The nationwide “They’re so excited. They’re ecstatic.” tweaks. contest challenged middle and high Bebensee had heard of the contest “That really hit home for them and school students to made it real, to see the develop concepts for people the app would mobile apps that solve be affecting,” Bebensee The app would enable grocery stores and a problem in their said. restaurants to alert homeless shelters and community. It took weeks of others in need to obtain available food. In addition to the talking about ideas to $20,000 grant, the finalize a concept. The students will each students wrote essays receive a Verizon tablet and a free trip previously and challenged her students in and created a video component to explain in June to Orlando for the National September to participate. how the app would work, what it would Technology Student Association “I noticed the students were frustrated look like and what it would accomplish. Conference, where the students will because people weren’t taking their ideas Bringing the app to fruition will now be present their app idea they called “Waste on how to make the world a better place a class project for the students. Bebensee Free America.” seriously,” Bebensee said. joked that she needs to rewrite new The app would enable grocery stores The class divided into two, five-member lesson plans to include app-creation. and restaurants to alert homeless shelters teams. One group focused on hospitalized “They now know they can do anything,” and others in need to obtain available children, the other on the issue of she said of her students. “They are all food. homelessness. really excited to do it. They’re eager to As the students work on building the Those students took it upon themselves take on the challenge.” Y

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University of Kentucky Will Compensate Subjects For Study on Links Between Physical Activity & Parenting By John Lynch

ssistant Professor Christina Studts, a social worker and public health researcher on positive parenting at UK, noticed a disturbing trend in own her home. For all her parenting expertise, to her dismay, she didn’t practice what she preached, especially after the birth of her second child six years ago. “I knew that evidence-based strategies for positive parenting worked,” she said. “I had taught these strategies for years. Yet when I came home from work I was tired and I saw myself doing things that I knew were wrong. “I was giving in to whining and temper tantrums, and I wasn’t catching my children being good. I knew the strategies so why was I not doing better?” She’s hardly alone. Parenting has never seemed so stressful for most Americans. In many homes, both parents work and return home tired. It’s all they can do to get dinner on the table. And it’s even more stressful in single-parent homes. Plus, who’s got time to exercise? A variety of cultural factors seemingly have conspired to make modern life a challenge. Three decades of research shows that positive parenting strategies work for most parents who use them, and their children experience better long-term outcomes, Studts said. “We are asking, ‘What keeps parents from using the positive parents techniques that they already know work?’” she said. Answers might be discovered in a new study by Studts and her colleagues in the Department of Health, Behavior & Society at the UK College of Public Health. She is the principal investigator of the study that will examine the effects of different levels of physical activity on parents’ use of positive parenting techniques. UK is seeking subjects for the study – mothers of children aged 2-5 years old who sometimes struggle with their children’s behavior. The subjects should also have low physical activity levels is low and be willing to wear a Fitbit. The study lasts anywhere from two weeks to three months and all subjects will compensated for their time. Plus, for most study sessions, UK researchers can meet subjects at their home. Said Studts: “We did an exploratory study and found that parents who had the least amount of exercise and most fatigue were the least satisfied with their parenting performance. “This project is the next step: seeing if that relationship is the same when you look at what parents actually do, not just how satisfied they are with their parenting.” To volunteer for the study, contact study coordinator Meagan Pilar at (859) 257-8911 or Meagan.pilar@uky.edu. Y

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Have Coupon, Will Conquer Lexington Mom Wrings Big Savings From Grocery Stores

By John Lynch

h, the good old days… For extreme couponers like Natashia Derkach of Lexington, that means five years ago before major grocery stores enacted restrictions to limit savings. You can understand their motivation when you consider Derkach’s very first foray into major couponing. After diligent research and weeks of collecting coupons, she descended on a local grocery story and shopped for nearly 10 hours. Derkach, a single mother of two boys with a daughter expected in July, filled six grocery carts with non-perishable items. Her haul included diapers, toothpaste, shaving cream, trash bags, hair dye, Swiffers, dishwasher soap, air fresheners, window cleaners, Ziploc bags, paper plates, laundry detergent and paper towels. She even bought dog food despite having no pets. She donated the dog food to the Humane Society. The total bill was close to $3,000. After spending three hours in the checkout line with her coupons, Derkach received her bill – 79 cents. That’s not a misprint. She paid less than a buck for three grand worth of stuff.

The receipt was so long, Derkach wrapped it around herself – a couple of times. How happy was she? She still has the receipt. Here’s her manifesto: “Even if I was a millionaire, I would still coupon,” she said. “Using coupons is a rush because I’m saving money. There’s no reason people need to pay full price. “I love saving money. Who doesn’t want to save money?” Derkach rattles off some of her other greatest hits at the grocery store. She once paid a $1.94 for $184.49 worth of feminine products. (She has the receipts for proof). Another run of non-perishable items cost her $86 for $375 worth of product. Recently, she ran into a store and bought a box of Huggies that were marked down from $24.99 to $17.99. Because she had a $20 off-your-nextpurchase coupon she walked out of the store with the Huggies and nearly two bucks change. How does she do it? First it takes tons of time – a couple of hours a night to search websites and file coupons. She also has a partner in arms – Lisa Smith of Lancaster. The two share resources and often shop together. “Having a partner helps a lot with expenses,” Derkach said.

And there are start-up costs. The tools of her couponing trade include: t a filing cabinet for all those coupons t a laser printer (you need a good one to print unblemished bar codes on coupons from the Internet); t extra refrigerators; t extra freezers; t tons of storage space (a big basement helps) t Lots and lots of coupons 22 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Savvy Shopper: Natashia Derkach, above with boys Elijah, 7, and Isaiah, 3, has saved thousands of dollars. Below, she shows off a $3,000 receipt. Her price? 79 cents.

When Derkach first started, she collected coupons from newspapers. It helped that a relative worked at a local newspaper and saved sheets and sheets of coupons for her. When she realized that the HeraldLeader distributed a free coupon insert, she traveled door-to-door in the neighborhood (and a few other neighborhoods) to secure extra coupons. These were the days when stores allowed double couponing and set no limits on transactions. When those rules were changed in the stores’ favor, many couponers quit. Not Derkach. She’s ever vigilant when it comes to savings.

Do you want to follow in her footsteps? Here’s her advice: t Collect newspapers t Follow coupon websites (krogerkrazy. com, iheartkroger.com, coupons.com are a couple to get started) t Shop sales not the coupons. (Be on the look out for grocery store megasales and add coupons to what’s on sale.) t Do your research t Know store policies on coupons. t Get a partner. Two sales savvy heads are always better than one. Y

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fter watching her daughter struggle in fifth grade, Amy Hopper hit a tipping point when Alexis took days to read only one chapter of a book and then could recall nothing of what she had read. Amy turned to The Curious Edge for help. Alexis was tested a year ago and the diagnosis was unequivocal – her schoolwork suffered because she had Alexis Hopper dyslexia. In May of last year, Alexis, now 11, embarked on a 90-hour program of computer and hands-on exercises that would last three months. But she fought the program at first. “She protested saying she didn’t like reading,” Amy said. That prompted Amy to reconsider a decision she made earlier – she hadn’t told her daughter about the diagnosis. “I was afraid it would feel like a stigma to her,” Amy said. But then she told her daughter, who immediately cried and called herself stupid. That was then, this is now, according to Amy. “This treatment opened my eyes. Dyslexia is just a different way of learning. It’s not a negative at all,” Amy said. Alexis feels the same way. “She embraces the term now. She’ll tell anyone that she has dyslexia,” Amy said. Once Alexis accepted her diagnosis, she embraced the treatment, working at The Curious Edge an hour a day, four days a week. Knowing that the brain’s neuroplasticity responds to specific cognitive interventions, the professionals at The Curious Edge helped Alexis increase her working memory and processing speed. This led to improved logic and reasoning skills, which translated into greater academic performance. Sixth grade – at a new school this year – has been a fresh start for Alexis. Instead of languishing near the bottom of her class, she has soared to the top. A year ago, her school struggles and frustration rippled through the whole family. No more. “Last year, there was a lot of family unhappiness,” Amy said. “But that has disappeared. Her frustration has gone away. “Now that she knows she can succeed, she really enjoys school. And I think that’s great.” Info: (859) 899-3343 (EDGE) or http://thecuriousedge.com. Y

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Grandparents Raising Relatives Conference Set for March 16 By Martha Sparks

randparents can discover new ways to instill confidence in the children they are raising and enjoy plenty of informational workshops at the 15th annual Bluegrass Regional Grandparents & Relatives as Parents Conference. The conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 16 at the Clarion Hotel at 1950 Newtown Pike. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the last session ends at 3:30 p.m. The conference will include an opening keynote address by Joan Callander Dingle and eight workshops covering many of the problem areas faced by persons raising children not their own. As in past years, volunteer attorneys will be available for 30-minute legal consultations. The consultations are free, but you must register. To request a consultation, please fill out the Legal Consultation Request form on the back of the registration form and send it in with your registration. Dingle’s keynote address, “Refocus and Reconnect: Changing Childhoods, Restoring Hope, Enjoying Today,” will help families parenting the children of relatives learn to develop

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confidence and self-esteem in the children they parent. Dingle, a mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, adopted her grandson who is now 24. George Humlong of UK will lead the workshop, “Discipline and the Traumatized Child,” which addresses why parenting strategies that are effective with birth children often do not work with children placed with relative parents. These children often have been traumatized and/or physically abused by their birth parents. Humlong is the coordinator for the Special Advocates for Education Program at UK. Robert Purdy, an 11-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police, will lead a workshop called “Hiding in Plain Sight.” Caregivers will learn about new technological advances in the drug and alcohol world that have made detection by others much harder. Registration is $5 for grandparents/relative caregivers and $50 for professionals (social workers, lawyers or others who can earn Continuing Education Units by attending.) The fee includes lunch. Registration info: (859) 2575582 or visit www.gapofky. org. Y

Hospice Is Now Bluegrass Care Navigators

ospice of the Bluegrass has changed its name to Bluegrass Care Navigators to reflect the wide range of services the organization offers. Hospice was founded in 1978 as Community Hospice of Lexington, which was changed to Hospice of the Bluegrass in 1986 when the organization expanded service to other parts of the state. “That name has served us well, until now,” CEO Liz Fowler said. “Our company has grown to provide a wide range of services, including private nursing, case management, palliative care and grief care.” The Lexington-based nonprofit, which provides services throughout Kentucky, chose the name Bluegrass Care Navigators because it now guides and provides care to more people in more ways. “Care Navigators puts us in a role of being knowledgeable and helpful professionals,” Fowler said. “We can provide the information, assessment and resources to connect patients to the right care at the right time.” The company’s service line names will include Bluegrass Extra Care, Bluegrass Transitional Care, Bluegrass Palliative Care, Bluegrass Hospice Care and Bluegrass Grief Care. Info: www.bgcarenav.org or (855) 492-0812. Y

UK Elder Care Workshop: Life After Caregiving

Elder Care will host the workshop, “Life After Caregiving,” on Thursday, March 23. The half-day workshop, 8:30 a.m.-noon, will take place in the Commons Room of the Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Building at UK. A complimentary parking voucher will be available to those without a UK parking permit. Parking will be available in the UK Healthcare Parking Garage at 110 Transcript Ave. The workshop will include presentations and a Q&A about what life will be like once caregiving duties are no longer part of a daily routine. Linda Barrett, Visiting Assistant Professor of Gerontology from Miami University Ohio, will facilitate the event. Registration is $15, and financial assistance is available. The workshop is open to the general public. Info: (859) 218-0457 or terri.weber@uky.edu or visit www. uky.edu/hr/work-life/elder-care. Y

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Dr. Jackie Banahan

2335 Sterlington Road, Suite 200 (859) 273-5556 www.alumnidental.com Dr. Larry Kopczyk Dr. Brian Vieth

3141 Beaumont Centre Circle Suite 100 / (859) 223-4888 www.jackiebanahandmd.com

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Beaumont Dental Associates 3181 Beaumont Centre Circle Suite 114 / (859) 223-0011 http://www.lexdentist.com Dr. Christina Park

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3141 Beaumont Centre Circle Suite 300 / (859) 223-2120 100 Trade Street, Suite 175 (859) 368-8260 2408 Sir Barton Way, Suite 225 (859) 687-0975 www.beaumontfamilydentistry.com Dr. Katie Bowen Dr. Ryan Golibersuch Dr. Kyle Golibersuch Dr. Erica Higginbotham Dr. Jill Miller Dr. Patricia Takacs

Bluegrass Dentistry 3475 Richmond Road, Suite 100 (859) 543-0505 www.bluegrassdentistry.com Dr. Morgan Chambers Dr. Seth Chambers

Brannon Crossing Family Dental 231 East Brannon Road Nicholasville / (859) 271-0083 www.brannoncrossingfamilydental. com Dr. Akira Nakada

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D.M.D. Dr. Wendy Humphrey Van Meter and Dr. Alexandra Mayes provide specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a “child-friendly” environment. The doctors focus on preventive care to help each child grow a healthy smile that will last a lifetime! Both Dr. Humphrey and Dr. Mayes graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and continued training there in pediatric dentistry. Go Big Blue! Dr. Humphrey and Dr. Mayes are both board

IST certified pediatric dentists, involved in DENT many associations. Drs. Humphrey and Mayes take pride that all the staff are parents and want to provide a nurturing experience for each child. They strive to educate, motivate and promote proper oral health for any age. 181 W. Lowry, #110 (859) 277-5437 • Lexington, Kentucky 40503

Dr. Akira Nakada

Dentist Dr. Nakada was born in Japan and moved to the United States at the age of 7. As a child, he attended American schools during the week and Japanese school on weekends. Akria is a true bilingual speaker and able to communicate in fluent English and Japanese. Akira graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Kentucky Dental Association,

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Dr. Kelly Arnold

Dentist Dr. Arnold is married and has 3 active children that play softball, baseball and football. She is originally from Canada but loves Kentucky and can’t imagine living anywhere else. She graduated from UK College of Dentistry in 2002. She is passionate about treating her patients with quality dentistry in a caring, friendly and relaxed environment. Dr. Arnold truly enjoys dentistry and is quoted as

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Dr. C. Shannon Fraley

Dentist C. Shannon Fraley completed his dental medicine degree and a dental residency at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. His clinical interests include aesthetic dentistry, dental implants, and general dentistry. Dr. Fraley works alongside various UK Dentistry specialists at the Turfland clinic, including orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and periodontists, to provide comprehensive dental

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Dentistry for Children 216 Fountain Court, Suite 150 (859) 543-2242 1012 Ival James Blvd., Suite C Richmond / (859) 626-9620 205 Champion Way, Suite 9 Georgetown / (502) 868-9300 www.dentistryforchildrenky.com Dr. Hayden Phillips Dr. Catherine Robinette Dr. Emilee Sexton Dr. Lindsey Cornelius

Dentistry Plus 2800 Palumbo Drive, Suite 101 (859) 263-1818 www.dentistrypluslexington.com Dr. Matthew Cliburn Dr. Adam Robinson

Fayette Family Dentistry 80 Codell Drive, Suite 140 (859) 523-9003 www.fayettefamilydentistry.com Dr. Molly Thurmond

Healthy Smiles of the Bluegrass

2560 Bypass Road, Suite 2 Winchester / (859) 737-1000 www.pediatricdentistryofwinchester. com Dr. Donna Meek

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Dr. Elizabeth Pittman

181 W. Lowry Lane, Suite 110 (859) 277-5437 www.kydentistry4kids.com Dr. Wendy K. Humphrey Dr. Alex Mayes

228 E. Reynolds Road, Suite 7 (859) 271-8963 www.pittmandmd.com

Dr. Amy K. Midkiff

2401 Regency Road, Suite 202 (859) 276-5496 www.schroederdentistry.com Dr. Fred Schroeder Dr. Thad Schroeder

1517 Nicholasville Road (859) 278-3122 www.amymidkiffdmd.com

Modern Kids Dentistry 4384 Clearwater Way, Suite 150 (859) 317-8610 129 N. Evergreen Rd, Suite A Louisville / (502) 245-8855 www.modernkidsdentistry.com Dr. Justin Raybould

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UK Dentistry Turfland 2195 Harrodsburg Road (859) 323-8873 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/turfland

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180 Prosperous Place (859) 263-7866 www.healthysmilesofthebluegrass. com Dr. Jessica McClanahan

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like Oculus Rift to treat amblyopia (lazy Vivid Vision’s 3-D environment provides eye), strabismus (eye misalignment) and feedback with the goal of getting the convergence disorders (eyes that don’t eyes to track and team together (visual work in tandem). efficiency). This is often an underlying Vivid Vision founder James Blaha suffered condition for poor reading skills. from lazy eye and used his expertise as a Dr. Graebe is quick to point out that video game programmer to develop Vivid technology alone is no panacea. Like all Vision. techniques, it relies on the skill of the Here’s how it works. While wearing professional using it. virtual reality goggles and earphones, a “It’s like if I use John Calipari’s whistle patient is immersed in a new reality. and clipboard, I’m not going to be a Hall During the playing of a game, specific of Fame basketball coach,” Dr. Graebe images are sent to each eye in an effort said. “He has the expertise to use those to train the lazy or crossed eye to work tools. We do the same with Vivid Vision, harder. This not only trains the eye but monitoring a patient’s progress. trains the brain. “This is another tool to help open With amblyopia, for example, the brain doors for patients by making sure their has learned that information from the lazy performance equals their potential.” Y eye is not useful so it ignores messages from that eye, further weakening it. Dr. Rick Graebe Because this impairs depth Family Eyecare Associates & perception, a person with lazy Children’s Vision and Learning Center eye doesn’t really know what 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles myfamilyvision.com • (859) 879-3665 3-D vision looks like.

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_______ WEDNESDAY 1 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 10 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Exercise with Ease. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Munch & Mingle. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Silver Screen: Lilies of the Field. 12:30-2:30 p.m. U Can Create. 6:30-8 p.m. Teen Trivia. 5-6 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. The Family Center: Play Time! Play group with monthly themes. 10 a.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For moms and newborns until crawling. Drop-ins welcome, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Road, Suite 103. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Div. of Parks & Rec: Youth Co-Ed Kickball Spring League Registration. Open March 1-31. For boys and girls ages 6-12. $35. Games played on Saturdays at Kirklevington Park. Info: 288-2915. Adult Tennis League Registration Open. Ages 16 & up. $40. Info: 288-2921. Adult Tennis Clinic Registration. Ages 16 & up. $40 per session. Info: 288-2921. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ballard Griffith 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Towers, 650 Tower Plaza. Info: 288-2446. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3 years. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2. Village Branch: Recess! Activities and games. 4-5 p.m. For all kids. Teen Space, play games, watch videos and talk. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

________ THURSDAY 2 Lexington Christian Academy: High School Preview Day. 9-11 a.m. Junior High Preview Day. Noon-2:30 p.m. Register online. Rose Campus, 450 W. Reynolds Road. Info: www.lexingtonchristian. org. The Family Center: Night Owls. A playgroup for working and student parents. 6:15 p.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. $15 per child, bring a lunch. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsports.com. Jessamine County Public Library: Virtual Field Trip: Cleveland Museum of Art. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Knitting Basics. 6-8 p.m. PiYo Exercise Class. 6:30-

7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free lunch provided by The Willows. Registration required. Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: (800) 272-3900. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Couch to 5K. An 8-week running club. 1 p.m. Tuesday & Thursdays in March. Ages 18 & up. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Running Club. For experienced runners. 1 p.m. Thursdays in March. Free for members, $20 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Hands-On Clay Night. 6-8 p.m. Suggested donation $2. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. 6:30-7:45 p.m. For all stages of pregnancy. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. Woman to Woman group. A group for unconditional support, kindness and friendship. 8-9:30 p.m. 2891 Richmond Road. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Div. of Parks & Rec: Children’s Intro to

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newborns until crawling. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages birth-18 months. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Family Storytime. 4-4:45 p.m. Ages 7 & under. Info: 231-5500.

Jessamine County Public Library: Pencil Techniques Workshop with David Neace. 10 a.m.1 p.m. Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 11-11:45 a.m. and 12:30-1:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

___________ FRIDAY 3 Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. $15 per child, bring a lunch. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 9778862 or www.legacyallsports.com. Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive Storytime. 10:30 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Div. of Parks & Rec: Woodcock Watch. 5:30 p.m. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Kentucky Horse Park: Blue Grass Trust Antiques & Garden Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3-5. Info: www.bgtantiquesandgardenshow.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Central Branch: Rainbow Art Time. 10-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Dress for a mess. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. A fun and energetic lap-sit story time. 10:15 and 11 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Info: 231-5500.

_______ SATURDAY 4 Lexington Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 W. Main St. Info: www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com. The Family Center: Beekeeping 101. 9:30 a.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. YMCA of Central Kentucky: Summer Camp Open House. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Save $35 on registration fees. At all YMCA of Central Kentucky locations. Info: www.ymcacky.org. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 10 a.m.-11. Ages 5 & under. $12. 3644 Boston Road. Info: 629-4455. Read Across America: Eighth annual event to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Event will include celebrity readers, photo opportunities with the Cat in the Hat, goodie bags, activities for kids and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fayette Mall, in front of Dillards. Info: 224-0907. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. 9-10:15 a.m. For all stages of pregnancy. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 10:30-11:20 a.m. For moms and 36 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

F Kentucky Families with Food Allergies: Support Group Meeting. 10-11 a.m. Free and open to the public. Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: KyFoodAllergies@ gmail.com. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. $10 per child. Recommended for ages 3-6. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Div. of Parks & Rec: Volunteer Day. 10 .a.m. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Therapeutic Recreation Bowling. 2-4 p.m. Saturdays, March 4-April 22. $6 per week for two games. Ramps are available. Southland Bowling Lanes. Info: 288-2908. Beginner’s Digital Photography. 1 p.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. F Barnes & Noble: “Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site” Storytime. 11 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Lifeguard Recertification. Noon-6 p.m. March 4 & 5. $80 for members, $100 for non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org. Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. 6-9 p.m. Ages 5 & up. $15 per participant. Preregistration recommended and accepted until 5 p.m. the day of. 261 Ruccio Way #105. Info: 9778862 or www.legacyallsports.com. Lion’s Pride Martial Arts: Parents Night Out. 5-11 p.m. For ages 5-5th grade. Evening includes childcare, pizza, movies, crafts, games and activities. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 800 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859 472-4066. Rupp Arena: Monster Jam. 7:30 p.m. Pit Party 5-6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $16. Pit Party passes $10. Info: 233-3535. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433. Kentucky Horse Park: Snowbird Dressage. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.snowbirddressage.com or 846-4889. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. For families.

Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Northside Branch: 3D Printing Basics. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

___________ SUNDAY 5 F Lexington Family Magazine Write-a-Thon: Come work on an entry for the annual Writing Contest at the public library. Get helpful writing tips, feedback on your essay and be entered to win free books just for attending. 2-4 p.m. Drop-in. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch Public Library, 3000 Blake James Drive. Info: 223-1765. Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Africa. Toddlers sessions: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 1-3. Babies session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4-12 months. Big Kids session: 1-3 p.m. Ages 5-8. Registration required. Your Birth Your Way childbirth series. 4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through April 2. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Road. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Kaplan ACT Practice Test. 1-4:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Registration required. Info: www.kaptest. com/class/AKKU170012 or (800) KAPTEST. Central Branch: Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale. 1-5 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

__________ MONDAY 6 Lexington Christian Academy: Preschool Preview Day. 8-10 a.m. Register online. Rose Campus, 450 W. Reynolds Road. Info: www.lexingtonchristian.org. The Family Center: Crunch Time. Playgroup for natural parenting. 11 a.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Africa & Caribbean. Toddlers sessions: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. March 6, 20 & 27. Ages 1-3. Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. For all stages of pregnancy. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Road. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Intro to GarageBand. 6-8 p.m. Teen Reads. 5-6 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town) storytime. 10 a.m. Ages crawling-18 months. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump storytime. 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Ages 1-2. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Africa & Caribbean. Toddlers session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. weekly through March 28. Ages 1-3. Babies session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. weekly through March 28. Ages 4-12 months. Preschoolers session: 12:30-1:15 p.m. weekly through March 28. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Breastfeeding Essentials II. 7-8:30 p.m. For women in their third trimester and partners. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Road. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See March 1. Candy Mountain Music: Africa & Caribbean. Preschoolers session: 3:30-4:15 p.m. weekly through March 29. Ages 3-5. Toddlers session. 4:30-5:15 p.m. weekly through March 29. Ages 1-3. Preschoolers session: 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. 2891 Richmond Road. Suite 103. Info: www. babymoonlex.com.

The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. Playgroup with skill-based activities. 9:30 a.m. $3 per family. The Special Connection. Connect with local Special Needs families. 6 p.m. Donations accepted. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter. com. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 5 & under $10. 3644 Boston Rd. Info: 629-4455. Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Teen Anime & Manga Club. 5-7 p.m. Family Storytime. 7-7:45 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. 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. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-Week Childbirth Education Series. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40 per couple. Recommended for 28-30 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: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. 11 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 6 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. A fun, energetic lap-sit storytime. 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m. Ages birth-24 months. Teen Action Board Meeting. 6-7 p.m. Grades 7-12. Northside Branch: Read! Learn! Play! 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! 10:30 a.m. Ages birth -18 months. Classic Horror Film Club. 6:30-8:45 p.m. For teens and adults. Village Branch: Let’s Survive in the Woods. Learn to build shelters, set up snares, tie bowlines and more while exploring the worlds of “Hatchet,” My Side of the Mountain” and “Island of the Blue Dolphin.” 4 p.m. Grades 4-6. Info: 231-5500.

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F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 1. F Carnegie Center: Toddler Book Club. 10:3011:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 and parent or caregiver. Free. Registration required. Early Learner Book Club. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Ages 3-5 and parent or caregiver. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Jessamine County Public Library: Exercise with Ease. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Teen Trivia. 5-6 p.m. Documentary & Discussion. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 1. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See March 1. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See March 1. Little Explorers. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 1. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See March 1. Village Branch: Recess. See March 1. Teen Space. See March 1.

________ THURSDAY 9 F Lexington Family Magazine Write-a-Thon: Come work on an entry for the annual Writing Contest at the public library. Get helpful writing tips, feedback on your essay and be entered to win free books just for attending. 3-5 p.m. Drop-in. Grades K-5. Village Branch, 2185 Versailles Road. Info: 223-1765. Lexington Christian Academy: Tates Creek Primary Preview Day. 9-11 a.m. Tates Creek Intermediate Preview Day. 1-3:30 p.m. Register online. Tates Creek Campus, 3100 Tates Creek Road. Info: www.lexingtonchristian.org. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See March 2. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See March 2. The Family Center: Night Owls Playgroup. See March 2. Resource Showcase: Space Theme. Check-out $5 per bundle. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. 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. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See March 2. Jessamine County Public Library: PiYo Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See March 2. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See March 2. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 2. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See March 2. Info: 231-5500.

__________ FRIDAY 10 Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See March 3. Alzheimer’s Association: Family Caregiver Workshop. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. Registration required by March 3. Boyle County public Library, 307 W. Broadway St. Danville. Info: (800) 272-3900. Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive Storytime. See March 3. Job Search Assistance. 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Horse Park Commission Meeting. 1 p.m. Rolex Tower. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com or 233-4303. Lexington Convention Center: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. A weekend of comics, toys, gaming, movies, art, music and more. 1-9 p.m. VIP entry. 4-9 p.m. general entry. $20-$65. Info: www. lexingtoncomiccon.com. Lexington Opera House: Dance SCAPA. Talented dancers perform ballet, jazz, tap, modern, Broadway and more. 7:30 p.m. $17 adults, $14 children, students and seniors. Info: www.scapa.fcps.net. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See March 3. Central Branch: Jazz! Live at the Library. 7-8 p.m. For all ages. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See March 3. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See March 3. Info: 231-5500.

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March Calendar K-5. Tates Creek Branch Public Library, 3628 Walden Drive. Info: 223-1765.

Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Drive. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info: 254-7024.

Shamrock Shuffle: Annual 3K walk/run to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity. Race begins at 8 a.m. $25 in advance, $30 on race day. Lexington Civic Center, 430 W. Vine St. Info: www. ShamrockShuffle3K.com.

Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See March 4.

The Family Center: On the Breastfeeding Journey: Mothers Milk Jewelry. 9:30 a.m. $15 per piece. Booby Traps: Avoiding Early Breastfeeding Pitfalls with Christina Scribner, IBCLC. 10:30 a.m. $3. Single Parent Power: A place for single parents to connect. 5 p.m. $5 per plate for meal. Kid-friendly. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See March 4. St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival: Festival includes family activities, Irish dancers, pipers, musicians and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in downtown Lexington. Parade begins at 1 p.m. on Main Street. Info: 2882927 or www.lexingtonstpatsparade.org. Jessamine County Public Library: Driveway to 5K First Practice and Orientation. 9-10:15 a.m. Family Book Club Wrap Up Party. 2-3 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See March 4. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See March 4. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class, a condensed version of the 4-week Lamaze-based class. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $30 per couple, light refreshments provided. Registration required. Recommended for 32-34 gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby. Div. of Parks & Rec: Outdoor Skills. Learn about knot tying, fire building, hiking, backpacking and more. 9 a.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop: Addressing legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Keller Williams Greater Lexington, 2700 Rosebud Road. Info: 223-3318. Lexington Convention Center: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. A weekend of comics, toys, gaming, movies, art, music and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $20-$65. Info: www.lexingtoncomiccon.com. F Barnes & Noble: “Dance” Storytime. See March 4. F Carnegie Center: Toddler & Early Learner Combined group. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 and parent or caregiver. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: Get the Job Done. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Lexington Art League: Coffee and Conversation. Select artists from the Expanding Fields exhibition. 40 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Lexington Opera House: Dance SCAPA. Talented dancers perform ballet, jazz, tap, modern, Broadway and more. 2 & 7:30 p.m. $17 adults, $14 children, students and seniors. Info: www.scapa.fcps.net. Rupp Arena: Winter Jam. Christian Music’s largest annual tour. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Event begins at 6 p.m. $10 admission. Info: www.jamtour.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See March 4. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See March 4. St. Patrick’s Drop-in Craft. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Saturday Drop-In Craft. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For all kids. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See March 4. LEGO Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

__________ SUNDAY 12 Daylight Savings Time Begins F Lexington Family Magazine Write-a-Thon: Come work on an entry for the annual Writing Contest at the public library. Get helpful writing tips, feedback on your essay and be entered to win free books just for attending. 2-4 p.m. Drop-in. Grades K-5. Northside Branch Public Library, 1733 Russell Cave Road. Info: 223-1765 Lexington Convention Center: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. A weekend of comics, toys, gaming, movies, art, music and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20-$65. Info: www.lexingtoncomiccon.com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See March 5. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tour. 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. No registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor waiting area. Info: 967-2229. Jessamine County Public Library: Writer’s Forum. 2-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Div. of Parks & Rec: Sunday Sessions. Annual concert series. 6 p.m. $10. Black Box Theatre at the Downtown Arts Center. Info: 425-2562.

_________ MONDAY 13 The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. $20 per couple, spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. See March 6. Make & Take Craft: Shamrock Boutonnieres. 1:30-3 p.m. Teen Reads. 5-6 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 9-10 a.m. Senior Citizens Center, 195 Life Lane. Info: 288-2446. F Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café. An informal setting for caregivers and loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact. 3-5 p.m. Free. Northside Public Library, 1733 Russell Cave Rd. Info: 257-8971. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See March 6. Baby Sensory Time- Rainbows. 10-11 a.m. Ages 2 & under with a parent or caregiver. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See March 6. Info: 231-5500.

________ TUESDAY 14 Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. See March 7. Be-You-tiful. 6-7 p.m. Family Storytime. See March 7. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 7. The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. See March 7. Foster and Adoption Community. 6:15 p.m. Donations accepted. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See March 7. Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. For women in their third trimester and their partners. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Road. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See March 7. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See March 7. Little Leonardos. Art and science program. 2-2:45 p.m. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Reservations required. Northside Branch: Read! Learn! Play! See March 7. 3D Printing Basics. 10-11 a.m. Registration required. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to use at home. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See March 7. Village Branch: Let’s Go LEGO. 4-5 p.m. Grades 4-8. Info: 231-5500.

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The Family Center: Crunch Time Playgroup. See March 6.

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 a.m. Free. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See March 6.

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Alzheimer’s Association: Healthy Living for your Brain and Body. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration required. Lexington Senior Citizen Center, 195 Life Lane. Info: (800) 272-3900. Clark County Health Dept: Pumping and Returning to Work Breastfeeding Class. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 400 Professional Ave., Winchester. Info: (859) 749-9628. Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Info: (502) 226-1655 or (877) 376-2631. Lexington Opera House: Rockin’ Road to Dublin. 7:30 p.m. $29-$29. 401 W. Short St. Info: www.233-4567. Rupp Arena: KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen Basketball Tournament. March 15-19. Visit website for tickets and schedule. Info: www.rupparena.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See March 1. On The Table. A conversation about the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Lexington. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Info: www.bgcf.org/onthetable. Drop-in Leprechaun Party. 1-4 p.m. For all kids. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See March 1. On The Table. A conversation about the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Lexington. Noon-1 p.m. Info: www.bgcf.org/onthetable. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 1. On The Table. A conversation about the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Lexington. 10-11 a.m. Info: www.bgcf.org/onthetable. Birthday Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 6 & under with a caregiver. Happy Birthday Drop-In Craft. 2-4 p.m. For all kids. Northside Branch: On The Table. A conversation about the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Lexington. 4-5 p.m. Info: www.bgcf.org/onthetable. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See March 1. On The Table. A conversation about the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Lexington. 10-11 a.m. Info: www.bgcf.org/onthetable. Village Branch: Recess. See March 1. Teen Space. See March 1. On The Table. A conversation about the City’s Comprehensive Plan for Lexington. 4-5 p.m. Info: www.bgcf.org/onthetable. Info: 231-5500.

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_______ THURSDAY 16 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See March 2. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See March 2. The Family Center: Night Owls Playgroup. See March 2. F FCPS & Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition: “Simple and Sensible” Workshop for teachers, parents and FCPS staff. 5-8 p.m. Free. Dinner provided. Registration required. Jessie Clark Middle School at 3341 Clays Mill Road. Info: www.webapps.fcps.net/pd

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March Calendar The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 3-Week Natural Childbirth Education Series. 6-9 p.m. $30 per couple, light refreshments provided. Registration required. Recommended for 32-34 gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See March 3. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to use at home. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For ages 3-5. Central Branch: Sapphire Winds from Morehead State University. 2-3 p.m. For all ages. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See March 3. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See March 3. Village Branch: St. Patrick’s Shamrock Shuffle. 3-5 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.” 2 & 4 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 7 up. $15 general admission. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free class for expecting parents. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

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F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra presents Friends in Music Recital. 3-5 p.m. . Info: 231-5500.

Trinity Christian Academy: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in this classic musical. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day; perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus; Snoopy is in the doghouse; and “blockhead” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Saints Peter and Paul School, 423 W. Short St. Tickets: $15. 7:30 p.m. Also, March 17 &18 at 7:30 p.m., and March 18 at 2 p.m. Info: http://tcacharliebrown. brownpapertickets.com

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See March 4.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See March 2. Woman to Woman group. A group for unconditional support, kindness and friendship. 8-9:30 p.m. 2891 Richmond Road. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See March 2. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See March 2. Northside Branch: Wind Sock Craft. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 3-10. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 2. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to use at home. 11 a.m.-noon. For ages 3-5. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See March 2. Art on the Move at Village. 5-6 p.m. Dress for a mess. Info: 231-5500.

__________ FRIDAY 17 St. Patrick’s Day FCPS: Weather Make Up Day. School is in session. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See March 3. Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive Storytime. See March 3. Sprout: Irish Folklore and Mythology. Noon-1 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Div. of Parks & Rec: Therapeutic Recreation Friday Explorations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A day of play at Malibu Jack’s and lunch at Fayette Mall. $26. Info: 288-2908. LexArts: Gallery Hop. Nearly 50 participating locations with exhibits. 5-8 p.m. Get interactive map at www.GalleryHopLex.com. Info: 255-2951. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433. 42 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See March 4. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See March 4. The Family Center: Mathnasium: STEM Saturdays. 10 a.m. Ages 5-15. $10. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 6-Week Natural Childbirth Education Series. 4-6 p.m. $40 per couple, light refreshments provided. Registration required. Recommended for 28-30 gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby.

_________ MONDAY 20 Lexington Christian Academy: Preschool Preview Day. 8-10 a.m. Register online. Rose Campus, 450 W. Reynolds Road. Info: www.lexingtonchristian. org. The Family Center: Crunch Time Playgroup. See March 6.

Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Rain Barrel Workshop with Bluegrass Greensource. 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. $20 per barrel. Registration required. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca. org.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See March 6.

F Barnes & Noble: “Egg” Storytime. See March 4.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See March 6. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See March 6. Info: 231-5500.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Scout Skills. 10 a.m. For boys and girls ages 10 & up. No Scout experience required. Free. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Junior Naturalist: Bringing Nature Home. 10 a.m. Grades K-5. Free. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Spring Horsemanship Registration. Youth ages 10-15 at 1 p.m.; Ages 16 & up at 2:30 p.m. $125. McConnell Springs. Info: 253-0328. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: Caterpillar Wiggle. See March 11. Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.” 2 & 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 7 up. $15 general admission. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See March 4. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See March 4. Make a Kite. 2-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: LEGO Lab. 10 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See March 4. Magic School Bus Explores the Weather. 2-3 p.m. Ages 5-10. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

__________ SUNDAY 19 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See March 5.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. See March 6. Teen Reads. 5-6 p.m. Intro to Mac. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

________ TUESDAY 21 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 7. The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. See March 7. Cloth Diapering 101. 6 p.m. Donations accepted. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See March 7. Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. See March 7. Teen Craft: Etched Glass. 6-7 p.m. Spellbinders Storyteller Training. 6-8:30 p.m. Family Storytime. See March 7. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. 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. F Carnegie Center: Family Fun & Learning Night: Celebrate the Arts. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free dinner for families who preregister. For families with children ages 3-12. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See March

March Calendar 7. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See March 7. Northside Branch: Read! Learn! Play! See March 7. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See March 7. Village Branch: Let’s Survive in the Woods. Learn to build shelters, set up snares, tie bowlines and more while exploring the worlds of “Hatchet,” My Side of the Mountain” and “Island of the Blue Dolphin.” 4 p.m. Grades 4-6. Info: 231-5500.

_____ WEDNESDAY 22 Lexington Christian Academy: Rose Primary Preview Day. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Register online. Rose Campus, 450 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: www. lexingtonchristian.org. The Family Center: Play Time! See March 1. Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See March 1. Candy Mountain Music: Caribbean. Preschoolers session. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 1. Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See March 1. Exercise with Ease. See March 1. Teen Trivia. 5-6 p.m. Meal Prepping 101. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 1. Div. of Parks & Rec: Therapeutic Recreation Zumba. 10:30-11:30 a.m. weekly through April 26. $40. Dunbar Community Center. Info: 288-2908. Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101. 6-8 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes en Espanol. 6-7 p.m. 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See March 1. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See March 1. Art Start. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Dress for a mess. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 1. Now It’s Your Turn. Create an early literacy activity to use at home. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See March

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“The Drowsy Chaperone.” 7 p.m. $17 adults, $14 children, students and seniors. Info: www.scapa. fcps.net.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Road to the Horse. Elite clinicians from around the world compete for the World Championship of Colt Starting title. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23-26. Info: www.roadtothehorse.com.

FCPS: No classes for preschool. Lexington Christian Academy: Tates Creek Primary Preview Day. 9-11 a.m. Tates Creek Intermediate Preview Day. 1-3:30 p.m. Register online. Tates Creek Campus, 3100 Tates Creek Road. Info: www.lexingtonchristian.org. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See March 2. The Family Center: Night Owls Playgroup. See March 2.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See March 2. Central Branch: Imagination Station: Pirates! 10-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Eastside Branch: Toddler Time. See March 2. Tates Creek Branch: Spring Fling Preschool Dance Party. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See March 2. Info: 231-5500.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See March 2.

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Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See March 2.

FCPS: No classes for preschool.

UK Elder Care: Life After Caregiving Workshop. 8:30 a.m.-noon. $15, financial assistance available. UK Campus, Charles Wethington Jr. Building. Parking vouchers available. Info: terri.weber@uky. edu.

Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See March 3.

Jessamine County Public Library: Lunch & Learn. Noon-1 p.m. Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 6-6:45 p.m. PiYo Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Spellbinders Storyteller Training. 6-8:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Lexington Opera House: SCAPA presents

Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive Storytime. See March 3. Job Search Assistance. 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Lexington Art League: Closing Fourth Friday Event of Expanding Fields. Art exhibition on the art of architecture. Reception with interactive inflatables presented by Informal Office, along with music by

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March Calendar Nicholas Penn. Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Drive. 6-9 p.m. Free to LAL members and students with a valid student ID. Non-members $5. Info: 254-7024. Lexington Christian Academy: Intermediate Theater Club presents “The Wind in the Willows.” 7 p.m. Rose Campus Auditorium, 450 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: www.lexingtonchristian.org. Lexington Opera House: SCAPA presents “The Drowsy Chaperone.” 7 p.m. $17 adults, $14 children, students and seniors. Info: www.scapa. fcps.net. Rupp Arena: 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. March 14-26. See website for tickets and schedule. Info: www.rupparena.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See March 3. Central Branch: UK Shakes presents Coriolanus. 7:30-10 p.m. $5 students, $7 others. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See March 3. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See March 3. Info: 231-5500.

______ SATURDAY 25 The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom” Childbirth Education Class. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Recommended for 32-24 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See March 4. The Family Center: Teen Parents Can Rock. 5 p.m. Donations requested. 334 E Main, Wilmore. Info: www.wilmorefamilycenter.com. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See March 4. BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See March 4. Newborn Prep class. Cover bathing, cord care, feeding schedules, sleep and more. 3-5 p.m. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Suite 103. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. Lexington Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show: Exhibits, displays, prizes, auctions and educational guest speakers. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children, or $5 for a family. Free for Scouts in uniform. Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newton Pike. Info: www.bggamc. homestead.com. F Barnes & Noble: “Create Your Own Little Golden Book” Storytime. See March 4. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: Cinderella Preview featuring The Lexington Ballet. See March 11. Div. of Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout. Volunteer to clean up the park. 10 a.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Earth Hour Stargazing. 8:15 p.m. Free. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.” 2 & 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 44 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

7 up. $15 general admission. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. Lexington Opera House: SCAPA presents “The Drowsy Chaperone.” 2 & 7 p.m. $17 adults, $14 children, students and seniors. Info: www.scapa. fcps.net. EKU Center for the Arts: presents “Seussical.” 3 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Info: www.ekucenter.com. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Community CPR Certification Class. 1-5:30 p.m. $50 members, $65 non-members. 917 Main St., Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. See March 4. Salato Wildlife Education Center: Running Wild Trail Run. Four-mile run past many exhibits at Salato. Registration 9 a.m. Race begins 10 a.m. $25. Proceeds benefit Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Info: fw.ky.gov. Lexington Christian Academy: Intermediate Theater Club presents “The Wind in the Willows.” 7 p.m. Rose Campus Auditorium, 450 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: www.lexingtonchristian.org. Kentucky Horse Park: Paul Frazer Memorial Combined Test & Dressage Competition. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. Info: ww.ckrh.org. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. Russell Acton Folk Center, Berea. Info: (859) 985-5501. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See March 4. Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See March 4. UK Shakes presents Coriolanus. 7:30-10 p.m. $5 students, $7 others. Eastside Branch: Chess Mates. Drop-in chess play. 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 8 & up. All skill levels welcome. Mathnasium at the Library. Drop-in math activities. 2-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See March 4. LEGO Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

_________ SUNDAY 26 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Caribbean. Toddlers sessions: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 1-3. Babies session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4-12 months. Big Kids session: 1-3 p.m. Ages 5-8. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See March 5. Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.” 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 7 up. $15 general admission. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. Lexington Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show: Exhibits, displays, prizes, auctions and educational guest speakers. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children, or

$5 for a family. Free for Scouts in uniform. Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newton Pike. Info: www.bggamc. homestead.com. Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Mermaid Party. Author signing with Debbie Dadey, author of the Mermaid Tales series, Stephanie Faris and Gail Ball. 2-3 p.m. For families. Central Branch: UK Shakes presents Coriolanus. 2-5 p.m. $5 students, $7 others. Info: 231-5500.

_________ MONDAY 27 Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See March 6. La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 9:30 a.m. Free. Centered Holistic Heath and Wellness Center, 309 N. Ashland Ave. Suite 180. Info: 559-8488. Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. See March 6. Teen Reads. 5-6 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. The Family Center: Crunch Time Playgroup. See March 6. 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. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Alzheimer’s Association: Early Stage Social Engagement Group. Designed to provide education, emotional, and social support for people in the Early Stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia through regularly scheduled outings, meetings, and activities. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration and prescreening required. 2808 Palumbo Dr. Info: 266-5283. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See March 6. Eastside Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See March 6. Maker Monday. 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

________ TUESDAY 28 Jessamine County Public Library: Mothergoose Storytime. See March 7. Family Storytime. See March 7. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Family Center: Preschool Playtime. See March 7. Homeschool Network. 6 p.m. $5 for materials checkout. 334 E. Main St., Wilmore. Info: www. wilmorefamilycenter.com. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See March 7. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 7.

March Calendar F Baby Moon: MaterniTEA. A free informational session for navigating nine months of pregnancy and beyond. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Open to women and partners from preconception through pregnancy. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 10-11 a.m. The Refuge Clinic, 2349 Richmond Rd. Suite 220. Info: 288-2446. Health Chats about Diabetes. 4-5 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 1109 Versailles Rd. Info: 2882446. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers and Shakers Toddler Time. See March 7. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See March 7. Teen DIY Night. 6-7 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Northside Branch: Read! Learn! Play! See March 7. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See March 7. Village Branch: Let’s Go LEGO. 4-5 p.m. Grades 4-8. Info: 231-5500.

_____ WEDNESDAY 29 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See March 1. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 1. Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See March 1. Exercise with Ease. See March 1. Books & Bites. 10:30-11:30 a.m. JCPL Jeopardy. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 1. Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning. 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Mercer County Public Library, 109 W. Lexington St. Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 272-3900. Kentucky Horse Park: International Museum of the Horse “Man O’ War at 100: The Mostest Horse That Ever Was.” Exhibit open March 29-Nov. 5. Info: www.imh.org or 259-4232. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See March 1. Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See March 1. Eastside Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 1. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See March 1. Village Branch: Recess. See March 1. Teen Space. See March 1.

______ THURSDAY 30 Lexington Christian Academy: High School Preview Day. 9-11 a.m. Junior High Preview Day. Noon-2:30 p.m. Register online. Rose Campus, 450 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: www.lexingtonchristian.org. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See March 2. Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open

Free School Wellness Workshop Set for March 16 at Jessie Clark

arents, teachers and Fayette County Public School staff interested in improving school wellness can participate in a free workshop, “Simple and Sensible,” sponsored by the Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition and FCPS. The event will take place on Thursday, March 16, 5-8 p.m. at Jessie Clark Middle School at 3341 Clays Mill Road Workshop topics will include how to make delicious food for teachers, alternatives to food rewards, how to fundraise without the use of sugary foods, and how to manage the food that is brought into schools. Several guest speakers will make presentations including Chef Dan Wu, a self-proclaimed “Culinary Evangelist,” who will teach participants how to make wholesome and yummy meals while juggling a busy schedule. Along with professional development credits, workshop attendees will receive dinner from Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen. Info: Registration is required. Enroll at www. webapps.fcps.net/pd

– Alex Kerns Gym. See March 2. Jessamine County Public Library: Jr. Tech Club. 4-5 p.m. PiYo Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Teen Gaming Tournament: Mario Kart 8. 5-6 p.m. Train Your Brain with Brain HQ. 2-3:30 p.m. Spellbinders Storyteller Training. 6-8:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Bourbon County Senior Citizens Center: Health and Wellness Fair. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 11 Legion Road, Paris. Info: (859) 987-7453. The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga class. See March 2. Div. of Parks & Rec: Teen Intro to Printmaking. Thursdays through April 27. $60. Info: 288-2925. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Storytime. See March 2. Eastside

Branch: Toddler Time. See March 2. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 2. Village Branch: Family Storytime. See March 2. Info: 231-5500.

__________ FRIDAY 31 Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. See March 3. Jessamine County Public Library: Jim Gill’s Family Play Concert. 10-11 a.m. Job Search Assistance. 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “The Little Mermaid.” 7 p.m. Friday, March 31 and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. $15-$18. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 271-4472. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See March 3. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See March 3. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See March 3. Info: 2315500. Y March 2017

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At School, Michaela Runs Nearly Everything

Michaela Reinhart SCHOOL: Lexington Catholic GRADE: 12 SPORTS: Cross-country & track. ACADEMICS: Michaela has a 4.0 GPA, scored 32 on the ACT, has taken eight A.P. classes and is a member of the National Honor Society. PARENTS: Colleen & Todd

t’s not that senior Michaela Reinhart, 17, runs everything at Lexington Catholic High, it just seems that way. Michaela, a straight-A student, is the student body president, chairperson of the Honor Council and co-chair of the Dance Blue committee. And for three straight years, she’s been selected her class’s Girl of the Year, an academic and character award. And run is the key word with Michaela. She is the two-time State cross-country champ, and in track, she’s a two-time State 3,200 champ and runs the anchor leg on the two-time State championship 4x800 relay team. In other words, she’s the epitome of a Scholar Athlete. Along with a 4.0 GPA, Michaela has taken eight A.P. classes and scored 32 on the ACT. She’s a member of the National Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor Society and the Beta Club. After playing piano up through her sophomore year, she now is a percussionist with the pep and concert bands. As a junior, she won the A.P. biology and Life in Christ awards. She will run cross-country and study pre-med at Duke. “Michaela is very thorough, selfmotivated and detail oriented,” her mother, Colleen, said. “Whatever she

Scholar Athlete Scholarship: $3,000 Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share the $3,000 Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf. Other contributors are Howard Smith of Smith Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local accountant Kenny Frank, Dairy Queen franchise owner Paul Wright and PBI Bank. 46 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

does, she dives in with everything she’s got.” When asked if she’s done with a project, Michaela invariably answers, “I’m close.” “And then it’s two more hours of work,” her dad, Todd, said. Michaela admits that she’s a perfectionist and competitive, but she also has a genuine love of learning. “I like being in class and I love learning,” she said. “I appreciate the fact that I have the opportunity to learn. Not everyone does.” She gained that perspective a year ago after an eight-day mission trip to Haiti. When not excelling in the classroom, Michaela, all 5-foot-4, 105 pounds of her, is dominating the State’s longdistance competition. She’s the school record-holder in cross-country and last year won the Dream Mile, an invitational for the 16 best high school distance runners. As a sophomore she ran the last leg of the 800 team that set the 2-A State record. She overcame a 10-meter gap on her leg to win the race. Typically, for Michaela, it was more about the team than her. “That was one of the funnest races,” she said. “The other girls had worked so hard. “They were so deserving of such an honor.” Y

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in English and math, and we’re getting hen Arlington Elementary through material quicker.” Principal Kim Lippert needs a That’s no surprise to Lippert. The data staff volunteer to launch a new project, shows year after year that Marshall’s she knows whose hand will shoot up students succeed. first...she knows kindergarten teacher What’s her secret? Good relationships. Amanda Marshall is ready to help. “To get students to succeed, they In her sixth year at Arlington, Marshall — who sits on the SBDM council — was need to feel that you care about them,” Marshall said. the leader of the school’s Born Learning Her student teacher, Lauren Tusek, early literacy program. In partnership can vouch for that. with Toyota, Arlington “The first thing I worked with area families noticed is how she to promote literacy in “The first thing I builds long-lasting children up to 3 years old. noticed is how she relationships with Over the course of six builds long-lasting the kids,” Tusek said. evening sessions, Marshall relationships with the “Older students are directed presentations for kids. Older students constantly coming each meeting. are constantly coming back to see her.” When Arlington adopted Marshall has always Project Based Learning, back to see her.” known she wanted Marshall again was at the to teach. As a child, forefront. To address needs she set up a play classroom and roped of its non-native English speaking her younger sister and neighborhood students, Arlington is adopting the kids into serving as students. When her SIOP model. The Sheltered Instruction father brought home large whiteboards Observation Protocol has proved from work, young Amanda was ecstatic. effective in addressing the academic Now a professional teacher, Marshall needs of English learners. (Arlington’s is a student of education. largest ethnic group is Latino). “She seeks out new instructional Over the summer, Marshall attended strategies and is very creative,” Lippert a professional development seminar in said. “She’s involved with kids outside Denver and is spearheading the SIOP the classroom, attending basketball and approach at Arlington. “We found that it is good for all of our soccer games, and tutoring kids after school. She has great relationships with students,” Marshall said. “In my class this year, we’ve seen the most improvement her kids and their families.”

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