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Letter From the Editor Remembering Dave Bunnell: Towering Figure in Youth Golf

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had no trouble when my son Jack started sporting earrings when he was in high school, but I did ask him to remove the jewelry when he played on the Lafayette golf team that I coached.

I worried that his fashion sense would clash with golf’s conservative traditions.

He complied without complaint and happily put the earrings back in when he played with his buddies or me.

When the summer of his senior year arrived, Jack signed up for the Larry Gilbert Foundation Interclub Junior Tour as he had every summer since he was 12.

Jack loved the program, which was founded by Dave Bunnell, a former high school coach and athletic

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I was reminded of that story when we all heard the sad news that Dave lost his battle with cancer on April 4 (Jack’s 21st birthday). Dave was 65.

Lexington lost a exceptional man with Dave’s passing. Along with his many other accomplishments, the Larry Gilbert Tour was a landmark innovation, giving boys and girls the opportunity to compete on the area’s top golf courses.

I walked many holes on the Tour with Jack through the years, and I savor many cherished memories of those days.

Along with countless other families, I am grateful to Dave for all he did for the youth golfers of Central Kentucky.

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I worried that Dave and his fellow coaches would ban Jack from playing if he wore earrings.

Turns out my fears were Dave Bunnell misplaced.

Not only did Dave allow Jack to play, Dave affectionately teased him all summer, saying Jack played better with the earrings in because they kept his swing on balance.

It was a fun joke between the two of them, and Jack loved the byplay.

That small, accepting gesture from Dave meant a lot to me and made me admire him even more for running a special youth sports program.

Camp Fair Wrap-Up More than 3,200 folks enjoyed a day of camps, activities and fun.

Short Stuff Positive Parenting, Recipe of the Month, St. Joe Maternity Fair, Conference on Aging.

Celebrating Mothers What is the best Mother’s Day gift you ever received?

Summer Camps It’s not too late to sign up for a Summer Camp experience.

Aging Gracefully Entering your senior years does not mean slowing down.

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On the Cover Ethan Brauner, 10, son of Katie and Tim of La Grange, makes his own edible campfire to get ready for summer camp.

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Summer Camp Fair 2013

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hen the doors opened to our 11th annual Summer Camps & Activities Fair this year, nearly 400 people were waiting in line, the first of nearly 3,500 attendees at the Fair, which lasted four hours.

As they streamed through the doors at Lexington Christian Academy, the first 100 families were given a chance to win tickets to see “Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream.”

While they may have lined up early to win prizes, families stayed for all the valuable information and resources they found inside the Fair. The Fair included: • 90 booths representing camps, birthday party venues, health care professionals, schools, foster care programs, exercise programs, vacation planners, photographers and more.

• Live performances by some of the most talented kids in the Bluegrass, including Legacy Allsports, Tiger Kim TaeKwonDo, the Lexington Children’s Theatre’s Starlight Singers, the McTeggart Irish Dancers and Lexington Dance Factory.

If you missed the Camp Fair, please see list of summer camps on Pages 18-26.

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Bluegrass Youth Ballet

Adventure Falls in Richmond

Visit the 18-hole state-of-theart miniature golf course in Richmond, Adventure Falls. The course includes 9 holes that are ADA accessible, a 40-foot waterfall system and a batting cage facility. Lex. Family has 2 sets of 2 passes to give away.

Lex. Children’s Theatre Leap with LCT into the unknown to learn the “The Tallest Tale Ever Told.”

Lex. Family has 5 sets of 2 tickets to the Saturday, May 11 show at 7 p.m.

The Bluegrass Youth Ballet brings the beloved classic tale, “The Little Mermaid,” to the Opera House of Lexington on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Lexington Family has 3 sets of 2 tickets to give away.

To register, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765 by the contest deadline of May 2 for the ballet, May 7 for the play and May 21 for Adventure Falls. Identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here and tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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exington Family Magazine this year asked children in grades K-5 to write 100 words about what would happen if they woke up in their favorite book and 487 of them responded as part of the ninth annual Writing Contest.

Our judges has a wonderful time reading these essays.

Kids told us about their favorite books and characters and described their favorite scenes. They invented new adventures if they were to step into the pages of those books (we now know 7 different ways to spell the word “adventure.”)

A surprising number of kids wanted to step into the pages of dangerous adventures like “The Hunger Games” and “The Fighting Ground.”

One young woman told us that if she stepped into the pages of “The Hunger

Games,” she’d probably be dead – no survival skills.

Essays are judged in three grade categories, K & 1st, 2nd & 3rd and 4th & 5th. Prizes are awarded to both boys and girls.

Winners received prizes from American Girl, Hasbro and BreyerFest.

Entries are judged on how well they fit the theme, how creative they are and how well they are written.

(For a complete list of winners and their essays please visit www.lexingtonfamily. com) Look for all the details on next year’s contest. Essays will be due at the end of March, 2014.

2013 Grand Prize Winners K-1st grade: Girls: Athena Mandzy (Lex. Christian Academy). Boys: Dylan Ray Coomer (Calvary Christian School, Winchester).

Jennifer Nime Palumbo of Fox 56 enjoys a laugh with a writing contest winner.

2nd-3rd grade: Girls: (JaiCee Farris (Homeschool. Boys: Christian Beauman (St. Mary’s School, Paris).

4th-5th grade: Girls: Nicole Keenan Hassur (Seton Catholic School). Boys: Jackson Gonzales (Liberty Elementary.

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Being Kind and Firm When Kids Protest

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y 8-year-old just won’t go to bed!”

“My son has to do his homework. I don’t want to hear the arguments!”

“When I was a kid and my dad told me to do my chores, I jumped to it! What’s with the protests?”

These are common questions. Is it more important to lay down the law, or to just let kids do what they want?

An effective parent has learned another way – finding the balance between the two extremes.

Say it’s time for your 8-year-old to get ready for bed. Lately, it has been the same struggle every night: “I don’t want to go to bed!”

So, we reason. “If you don’t get enough sleep, you will be tired tomorrow.”

We educate. “Research shows that children your age need 10 hours of sleep to function well.”

We bribe. “I’ll get donuts for breakfast if you go to bed now!”

We threaten. “If you don’t get into bed now, you’re going to be grounded!”

There is another way, which gets better results and brings us closer to our children.

We need to be both kind and firm. How? Kindness connects you with your children by letting them know you hear and understand them.

“I see you having so much fun playing.

It’s hard to stop.”

“You’re angry because you want to stay up,” or “I bet you wish you could stay up as late as you want.”

Kindness asks us to truly stand in our child’s place and try to feel what they feel.

It honors the feelings of our child without dismissing them and recognizes that everyone has a right to their emotions.

Feelings don’t need to be “fixed” or “talked out of” but listened to and acknowledged with respect.

But we also need to be firm, not overpowering, while still being openminded.

By all means, agree upon a new bedtime if it seems reasonable. Just remember that negotiating under pressure can make you appear wishy-washy.

Instead, say, “I appreciate hearing your ideas, so let’s see when we can really talk about this. For now, the rule stands.”

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Lesley Iwinski is a Lexington mother of three children ages 16-22, a family physician and the founding director of Growing Peaceful Families. She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of Kathryn Kvols, author of Redirecting Children's Behavior.

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

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he Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trials returns to Lexington May 15-19 at Masterson Station Park, marking more than 50 years of border collie trials in the Bluegrass.

The competition, nearly identical to the one in the movie “Babe,” is one of the longest-running and most prestigious trials in the country. It typically draws top handlers from across the U.S. The trials are open from dawn till dusk. Admission is free and attendees are welcome to bring chairs, blankets and picnics.

Dogs are welcome on leashes at all times.

Info: www.bluegrassclassicsdt. com or 288-2900.

Also at Masterson Station Park is the fourth annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, May 18-19.

More than 70 vendors with natural fiber art, yarn and fleeces are scheduled for this year’s festival.

Locally raised and produced foods will be featured, including lamb, cheeses and fresh vegetarian options. Workshops are offered each day, along with livestock displays, sheep shearing, photo and skein competitions, and live music.

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my new heartbeat Toddlers are giant liars.

You can’t believe a word that comes out of their tiny, adorable mouths.

My 2-year-old will often tell me exactly what she wants. She wants to eat a peanut butter sandwich, watch Sesame Street and wear her blue shoes.

All lies.

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We call her our princess, but the monarchy is a little backwards.

When I ask CeCe if she is hungry and she says, “No,” she just wants the power of saying no.

Reacting to the Lies Of a Toddler

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She is probably very hungry.

But she wants to eat only when it looks like it was her decision.

I can see the wheels turning in CeCe’s head whenever she is faced with a decision to make.

Those wheels are saying, “What do I really want, and how can I make this process as difficult as possible for Mom?” Over time, maybe I will develop that built-in lie detector so many moms have.

(I know mine had one.)

Then I can just make her the darn turkey sandwich no matter what she actually asks for.

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Our question for June: “What is your best piece of advice for traveling with children?

May BabyBumpLexington.com Mother’s Day Shopping Guide: Our top gift ideas, plus what NOT to buy an expectant mom.

Pregnancy & Your Skin: Learn what skin conditions often occur in pregnancy and how to deal with them.

Fun in the Sun: Check out our favorite summer gear, from water toys to protective swimwear.

Giveaway: Enter on our Facebook page to win a gift card for Baby’s Room & Kids Too! The contest begins the first Thursday of the month.

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sandwich, CeCe declares she said turkey, not peanut butter.

In the opening credits of Sesame Street, she is screaming for Curious George.

And when the blue shoes are presented, they are swiftly tossed away and the crying begins for the pink ones.

You may be thinking, “She just changed her mind.” You’d be lying as well.

I am convinced this is deliberate behavior meant to test our limits.

I give CeCe plenty of control in her decisions. She is allowed to dress herself (with tweaks for weather conditions).

She is allowed to pick what she eats (out of a preapproved selection). So why change her mind a million times a day?

Maybe it’s her way of letting me know who runs the show in this house.

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Crispy Chicken Nuggets Ingredients w 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing w 4 tsp Dijon-style mustard w 1 tbsp honey w 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves w 1/4 cup all-purpose flour w 1 tsp dried parsley flakes w 1/2 tps poultry seasoning w 1 beaten egg w 1/8 tps salt & dash black pepper

w 2 tbsp of milk w 30 whole wheat or regular rich round crackers, finely crushed (1 1/4 cups)

Instructions w For honey-mustard dip, stir mayonnaise dressing, mustard and honey together in a small bowl. Cover and chill. w Cut chicken into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In a plastic bag, combine flour, parsley flakes, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, to the flour mixture. w Close the bag and shake to coat chicken pieces. Set chicken aside. w In a bowl, stir together egg and milk. Place crushed crackers in another bowl. w Dip coated chicken pieces, a few at a time, into the egg mixture. Roll the pieces into crackers. w Place in a single layer on a large ungreased baking sheet.

Bake in a 425-degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. w Serve with cold or warm honey-mustard dip.

Jennifer Nime Palumbo is the coanchor of the Fox 56 Ten O’Clock News.

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Maternity Fair at St. Joseph East Is May 11

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he Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East will host the 14th annual Maternity Fair on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m.-noon.

Baby Belly, a pregnancy and spa imaging center, will offer mini- massages and mini-manicures throughout the day, and tours of the hospital will be available.

Vendor and exhibit booths will provide information and activities, and an expert panel will begin at 9 a.m. to discuss the latest information on pregnancy, birth and baby care.

Plenty of prizes will be given away, including a free delivery at Saint Joseph East. The event is free but registration is required.

The event is held at 170 N. Eagle Creek Drive. Info: 967-5781. Y

‘Meeting the Challenges Of Aging’ Conference Is May 16

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he 30th Annual “Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of Aging” Conference will be held Thursday, May 16.

The conference, hosted by the Fayette County Extension Office, takes place at St. Luke United Methodist Church on Alumni Drive.

The all-day conference aims to educate older adults about maintaining an active and independent lifestyle.

Workshop topics include housing and care options, forgetfulness and dementia, ways to stay fit and how to navigate the benefits maze.

Dave Shuffett of KET’s “Kentucky Life” will be the keynote speaker. Registration is $12 and includes lunch and exhibits.

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he Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living have programs to assist family caregivers and grandparents as primary caregivers of grandchildren.

The Kentucky Family Caregiver Program can assist grandparents financially for such things as clothing, respite assistance and other approved services for the grandchild.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program assists family caregivers with respite care and supplemental services such as equipment and supplies.

For more information and eligibility requirements, call (866) 665-7921. Y

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Celebrating Mothers Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12 this year. So, Moms, enjoy your special day – and this Mother’s Day trivia to share over brunch.

The idea for Mother’s Day is credited to Julia Ward Howe or Anna Jarvis. Many states celebrated Mother’s Day by 1911, but it was not until President Woodrow Wilson lobbied Congress in 1914 that Mother’s Day was officially set on the second Sunday of every May. In his first Mother’s Day proclamation, Wilson said that the holiday offered a chance to express “our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.”

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Then and Now: The average new mom is 25 years old versus 21 in the 1970s Modern moms average 2 kids versus 3.5 in the 1950s 72% of mothers with a child older than 1 year work at least part-time outside the home. In 1976, it was 31%.

“A mother could perform the jobs of several air traffic controllers with ease.” – Lisa Alther, American author.

“A mother is a person, who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” – Tenneva Jordan, American author.

Answers from Facebook fans: What is the best Mother’s Day gift you’ve ever received?

“Sleeping in! That’s my favorite gift for any occasion.” – Jenee Kesling “When my husband and then 2-yearold came home each with a rose for me and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.” – Stephanie Schember “My baby girl was born Mother’s Day weekend. We got to go home with her on Mother’s Day. No gift better than that of a baby!” – Blythe Elizabeth 12 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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LearningRx

Brain Training for Seniors: Growing Trend

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hose familiar with LearningRx brain training associate the process with students struggling in school.

And that makes sense because LearningRx specializes in improving school performance through cognitive skills training.

But what about brain training and seniors?

Recent studies have shown that brain training is important for older adults.

times you try to grasp it – the process can feel sluggish and slow.

Just as everyone can benefit from exercising the body, every senior can benefit from cognitive fitness brain training.

Brain training helps in the following areas: Processing Speed, Auditory Processing, Visual Processing, Long-Term Memory, ShortTerm Memory, Logic and Reasoning, and Attention

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Recent research has provided evidence suggesting the long-lasting benefits of brain training for all ages.

Now, there’s a proactive approach for those wanting to extend their mental abilities.

Brain training for seniors can improve memory, awareness, reasoning and other cognitive areas.

There is also a strong correlation between brain training and the risk of Alzheimer’s.

The fundamental principle behind brain training is strengthening one’s cognitive skills.

Cognitive skills are the underlying processes the brain goes through to function the way it should.

The less the brain is used, the more likely cognitive skills will suffer.

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Brain training rewires brains and changes lives.

For seniors, improvements can be seen in everyday tasks such as remembering the grocery list, driving, financing, shopping and conversing.

LearningRx gives an affordable cognitive skills test to determine the areas of most difficulty for each individual so that training can be specific.

LearningRx offers brain training for seniors that is fun, proven and an effective approach to start thinking young again. Y

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Preschool: The 3 Most Important Questions

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f you are a parent of a preschooler, it is likely that you are thinking about where to send your child to school.

If you’ve looked at preschools, you have probably realized that these programs differ considerably.

So how do you make the “right” decision for your child?

Here are the three most important questions you need to ask.

Whether you choose Lexington Christian Academy or not, your answers to these questions will set the direction for your child’s future success in school.

Question 1:

Does the school and your family share a common set of values?

There is nothing more confusing to a young child than to be in a school where the family’s values are contradicted or not reinforced.

If you are a parent who honors God in your home, then it is important that God is also honored in the classroom.

This not only includes in the curriculum, but also in the way teachers interact with students and how students treat one another.

Question 2: What are the qualifications of the staff?

Be sure the preschool is licensed. This will ensure that the school you are considering meets at least the minimum standards.

However, you should seek a preschool that exceeds the

“minimum” standards for its staff.

For example, the minimum education standard for a preschool teacher in Kentucky is a high school diploma.

Your child’s preschool teacher should hold a fouryear college degree as well as teacher certification.

Question 3: How will the curriculum prepare my child for kindergarten?

A good preschool curriculum is a balance of traditional approaches to learning as well as “hands-on” experiences.

Preschool should be more than playtime. The child’s love for learning should be nourished through a developmental, academic program.

In addition, find out if the preschool has “specials” classes (i.e. Spanish, art, music, P.E., computer). w A high-quality preschool will provide all of these opportunities for their students.

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Curious Edge

Is Dyslexia Why Your Child Struggles at School?

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By Kimberly Hudson

had the privilege of speaking to a group of teachers a few weeks ago about how to identify students with dyslexia.

I love speaking about dyslexia, as it affects one in five people.

It is often a poignant moment when a teacher stands before me, with tears in her eyes, as she begins listing all of the signs she has seen in one, or more, of her students.

Mission accomplished… the light bulb has been turned on!

The day after I met with these teachers, the phone rang at our office and a mother began pouring out her heart about her sixth-grade son.

She had started asking his teachers, in the first grade, why her bright son was struggling so much in school.

She kept being told he would outgrow his difficulties and not to worry.

One of his teachers attended my presentation.

That very night, upon arriving home, she called this young student’s mother and kept saying, “We missed it! We missed it!”

This bright, well-spoken young man and his mother walked into our office. As his mother and I began talking, she explained the agonizing hours of homework.

They were spending two to three hours every night while his peers spent only 45-60

minutes to cover the same material.

As I showed this mother a picture of the brain, I explained what areas are activated when we read.

Unfortunately, her son is activating only one of those three areas. The good news is that those neural pathways can be built.

Her son is reading above grade level, but his comprehension is several years below grade level.

It takes him longer to process information, requiring additional time to complete his school work.

He has figured out how to compensate.

However, as his grade level work increases, it becomes more difficult to use these tactics.

His mother notices his struggles, but he knows how to camouflage them in front of his friends and teachers.

When you call our office, we will walk you through the steps to ascertain whether your child should be evaluated for a reading disorder.

We can complete testing to determine if dyslexia is what is causing your bright child to struggle in school.

We are trained to diagnose all areas of reading and provide research-based interventions that will build neural pathways and bring your child’s reading and spelling skills up to grade level or beyond. Y

Sphinx Academy

New School Will Offer Strong Blend Of Educational Approaches

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ike the mythical creature for which it’s named, the Sphinx Academy, opening in Lexington in August, is a hybrid of strong elements.

Serving students in seventh12th grade, the school combines the independence of learning at one’s own pace inspired by Montessori, the freedom of exploration that is the backbone of homeschooling and the use of multiple intelligences strategies endorsed by special education.

Students will be offered courses through Connections Learning, an online course provider that presents multiple levels for core subjects ranging from standard to A.P. and more than 100 electives.

Mastery of these courses

is assessed through creative hands-on projects, discussions, quizzes and authentic unit assessments.

Additionally, Connections Learning provides certified, experienced teachers with every course. Teachers are readily accessible through phone, e-mail and live sessions.

Working in collaboration with these teachers, Sphinx Academy’s learning coaches will support students in their day-to-day emotional, social and academic needs.

The teachers also will organize field trips, internships, Socratic discussions, career exploration and more.

The school has established connections with local artists, craftsmen and professionals to provide real-world experiences and creative outlets. Y

What if they were THIS excited...

AN INNOVATIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL serving 7th through 12th grades

ENROLLING NOW

• Flexible Learning Environment • Individualized Accredited Online Courses

by Connections Learning

• On-site Learning Coaches

• Full-time or Part-time Enrollment • Socratic Seminars, Group Activities, Internships • Field Trips, Community Service, Guest Speakers

Wafaa Elghoroury, Director/Learning Coach 1591 Winchester Rd., Suite 101, Lexington, KY 40505 (859) 309-6372 • info@sphinxacademy.com

www.sphinxacademy.com

SPHINXACADEMY

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Your child can advance two grade levels in Math, Reading or Writing this summer.

One grade level of advancement in 32 hours guaranteed.

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2013 General Camps ALDERSGATE CAMP 125 Aldersgate Camp Road, Ravenna, Ky. Info: (606) 723-5078 www.aldersgatecamp.org AVIATION MUSEUM OF KENTUCKY Blue Grass Airport, 4029 Airport Road Info: 353-0467 / Boys & Girls / Ages: 10-16 www.aviationky.org Baylor School 171 Baylor School Road Chattanooga, Tenn.

(423) 267-8505 / (423) 267-5902 chuckaby@baylorschool.org www.baylorschool.org/summer/index.aspx

www.fayetteextension.com GirlwoRx Central Baptist HealthwoRx Fitness and Wellness Center 161 Lexington Green Circle, Suite B2 Info: 260-4354. www.centralbap.com Gymboree Play & Music 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. Suite 145 Info: 278-4386 www.gymboreeclasses.com Kids and Canines 1100 Spurlock Lane, Nicholasville LibbyRockaway@gmail.com (859) 553-9033 or (859) 273-5329 LibbysLovingLeashes.com

Info: 266-2266 www.thelittlegym.com/lexingtoneast Monkey Joe’s 1850 Bryant Road, Suite 120 / Info: 264-0405 www.monkeyjoes.com/Lexington-KY PEPPERHILL FARM DAY CAMP 1127 Baker Lane, Nicholasville / Info: 277-6813 www.pepperhillkidz.com THE SALVATION ARMY 736 W. Main St. / 252-7706 www.salvationarmy.lex.org Sullivan University Culinary Camp Sullivan University 2355 Harrodsburg Rd. (859) 276-4357 Sullivan.edu/culinarycamp

BURNAMWOOD CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER 900 Camp Burnamwood Road, Irvine, Ky. Info: (606) 494-9113 wwww.burnamwood.net

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 2611 Wilhite Dr. / (859) 276-2567 hgoble@klcorp.com www.kindercare.com/our-centers/lexington/ ky/300936/

CAMP CO-OP Fayette Cooperating Preschool 3564 Clays Mill Road / Info: 276-6350 www.coopschool.org

Life Adventure Center 570 Milner Road, Versailles / Info: 873-3271 www.lifeadventurecenter.org

UK ARBORETUM 500 Alumni Drive / Info: 257-9339 or 257-6955 www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum

THE LITTLE GYM OF LEXINGTON 3101 Richmond Road, Suite 309

Wild Thyme Cooking School

Fayette County 4-H Camp 1140 Red Mile Place / Info: 257-5582 18 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

TOODLE LANGA SUMMER CAMP Rockcastle County Info: (859) 489-2397 www.toodlelangasummercamp.weebly.com

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SPRING INTO

• Over 16,000 square feet of amazing inflatable slides, jumps, and obstacle courses • Private party rooms and great party packages • Comfortable parent lounge with free wifi • Delicious concessions • Fun field trips and group events

1850 Bryant Rd. Ste 120 Lexington, KY 40509 859.264.0405

www. MonkeyJoes.com

Go BANANAS in our ARCADE and REDEMPTION CENTER!

Visit our Mini Monkey Zone for TODDLERS

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Poolapalooza Kicks Off Summer At Lexington Aquatic Centers

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exington Aquatic Centers open for the summer season on Saturday, May 25 with Poolapalozza at Southland Aquatic Center.

From noon-4 p.m. the public is invited to enjoy music, door prizes, games and more at Southland. Admission is free.

The aquatic centers feature bath houses, concession areas, playgrounds, diving boards and water play areas for young children. Castlewood, Tates Creek and Woodland also open for the season at noon on May 25.

Normal operating hours for the centers are 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 1-8 p.m. on Sunday.

All remaining city pools open on Saturday, June 1.

Daily admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children 15 & under. Pool passes are available at any aquatic center. Cost is $50 for a single pool pass and $160 for a family pass.

Info: 288-2973.

In addition to Poolapalozza, registration for swim lessons and swim teams will be offered online beginning at noon on May 2 and will continue through May 20.

In-person registration will take place noon–7 pm, on May 2 at the Picadome Administrative Offices, 469 Parkway Drive.

A user name, password and valid e-mail address are required to register online.

The cost for swim lessons is $25 per person. The cost for swim teams is $35 per person. All fees must be paid at the time of registration.

A complete swim lesson schedule is available on the Parks website at www. lexingtonky.gov/parks. (Please note: Class locations, dates and times are subject to change.)

Info: 288-2973. Y 1060 Chinoe Rd. Suite 108 / Info: 523-2665 www.wildthymecooking.com WINSHAPE DAY CAMP Crossroads Christian Church 4128 Todds Rd. Info: 263-4633 ext. 240 http://blogs.faclex.com/c3/

Academic ACTIVE LEARNING SERVICES/USA CHESS Sayre School / 194 N. Limestone Info: (888) 652-4377 www.activelearningcamps.com Aquabots Summer Camp UK/Lexmark Center for Innovation in Math & Science Education 1737 Russell Cave Rd. suescheff@uky.edu (859) 257-2614 Kygirlsstem.com Asbury University ImpactU Wilmore / (859) 858-3511 www.asbury.edu/impactu CAMP CARNEGIE 20 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning 251 W. Second St. / Info: 254-4175, ext. 21 www.carnegiecenterlex.org CAMP CURIOSITY AT THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL 1050 Lane Allen Road / Info: 278-0501 ext. 208 www.campcuriosity.org CAMP INVENTION Info: 800-968-4332 www.campinvention.org Camp Inner Space EKU Department of Psychology cheryl.ramey@eku.edu robert.brubaker@eku.edu CAMP SHAKESPEARE Main Campus: St. Francis 233 W. Broadway, Louisville Frankfort Campus: Liberty Hall Historic Site 202 Wilkinson St., Frankfort (June 3-14 only) (502) 574-9900 or beth@kyshakespeare.com http://kyshakespeare.com Club Scientific Lexington Mary Queen of The Holy Rosary 605 Hill N’ Dale Road Info: (800) 399-8309

http://lexington.clubscientific.com The Frankfort Christian Academy 1349A US 421 South, Frankfort (502) 695-0744 ext. 261 www.frankfortchristian.org Georgetown College Robotics Camp BUGS. Learning Resource Center at Georgetown College robots@georgetowncollege.edu www.georgetowncollege.edu/robots IDEA-Center for Excellence 1*2*1 Tutoring of the Bluegrass and The Carnegie Center 251 West Second St. / Info: 338-4690 Immanuel Baptist Church 3100 Tates Creek Rd. / Info: 266-1402 www.ibc-lex.org Kentucky Science Center 727 West Main St., Louisville Info: (502) 561-6100, ext. 6111 (800) 591-2203, ext. 6111 www.kysciencecenter.org KORE Academy 4300 Nicholasville Road / Info: 971-7129 www.koreacademy.org Lexington Christian Academy Rose Campus Lower Level / Info: 422-5700 admissions@lexingtonchristian.org www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 140 E. Main St. / Info: 231-5534 www.lexpublib.org LOUISVILLE ZOO 1100 Trevillian Way / Info: 502-238-5382 www.louisevillezoo.org Middle School Science Fair Day Camp UK Medical Center Annex No. 5 Wilford Building on VA Drive eldemol@uky.edu (859) 257-6440 Midway College 512 E. Stephens Street, Midway Info: (859) 846-5775 www.midway.edu/camps Morehead State University 150 University Blvd., Morehead, Ky. www.moreheadstate.edu/music/saa NEWTON’S ATTIC 4974 Old Versailles Rd. / Info: 368-7334 www.NewtonsAttic.com

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Fayette County 4-H Summer Camp Come to 4-H Camp and make new friends, play games, take classes, swim, and just have fun. We look forward to seeing you there.

July 15th – 19th

at J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp in London, KY

July 29th – August 2nd

at North Central 4-H Camp in Carlisle, KY

Cost Is $200

2012 Winner

“Best Overnight Camp” as voted on by the readers of Lexington Family Magazine.

Eric Comley • 859.257.5582 eric.comley@uky.edu • www.fayette4h.com

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PROVIDENCE MONTESSORI 1209 Texaco Road / Info: 255-7330 www.providencemontessoriky.org Summer @ Sayre 194 N. Limestone / Info: 254-1361 or 221-8423 sayreschool.org/summer@sayre Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School 423 Short St. / Info: 254-9257 www.sppslex.org See Blue STEM Camp UK Taylor Education Building craig.schroeder@fayette.kyschools.us.

(859) 494-4224 Education.uky.edu/STEM/content/ seebluestemcamp Seton Catholic School Camp Seton 740 Summerhill Dr. / Info: 273-7827 www.setonstars.com Summit Christian Academy 2780 Clays Mill Rd. / Info: 277-0503 www.lexingtonsummit.org TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY CAMPS 300 N. Broadway / Info: 233-8245 www.transy.edu/visitors/academic_camps.htm Transylvania University College Preparation 300 N. Broadway ctaraba@transy.edu / (859) 233-8228 Transy.edu/visitors/academic_camps.htm TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3900 Rapid Run Dr. / Info: 271-0079 www.trinitylex.org TUTORING CLUB OF LEXINGTON 3061 Fieldstone Way / Info: 224-1020 www.tutoringclub.com Woodford County Community Education Woodford County High School 180 Frankfort St., Versailles. Info: 879-4628 Young Paleontologist Camp (812) 283-4999 dani@fallsoftheohio.org

Art Camps BLUEGRASS YOUTH BALLET 1595 Mercer Rd. Suite 150 / Info: 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.org BROADWAY BOUND SUMMER CAMPS UK Opera Theatre’s Academy for Creative Excellence 22 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

UK Campus / Info: 494-3937 www.academyforcreativeexcellence.com Central Music Academy World Percussion Camp 105 Spruce St. centralmusicacademy@gmail.com (859) 221-4666 Centralmusicacademy.org Dance Theater 1925 Justice Drive / (859) 543-2623 peter@thedancetheater.com www.dthamburg.com/ EXPLORIUM OF LEXINGTON 440 W. Short St. / Info: 258-3253 ext. 25 www.explorium.com Festival of the Bluegrass Music Camp Kentucky Horse Park Campground 4089 Iron Works Pkwy beckie@festivalofthebluegrass.com Festivalofthebluegrass.com.

Irish Dance Camp Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 425 Patchen Dr. (859) 608-6209 KENTUCKY BALLET THEATRE 736 National Ave / Info: 252-5245 or 312-2459 www.kyballet.com Kentucky Repertory Dance Theatre Dancer’s Studio, 570 Delzan # 36 (Keithshire Shopping Center) / 277-6466 www.krdt.org KENTUCKY MUDWORKS 825 National Ave / Info: 389-9681 www.kentuckymudworks.com Lexington Ballet Company 161 N. Mill St. / Info: 233-3925 www.lexingtonballet.org Lexington Children’s Theatre Summer Theatre School www.lctonstage.org Lexington Music Academy 406 Rosemont Garden / Info: 513-0304 www.lexingtonmusicacademy.com www.childbloom.com LIVING ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. / Info: 252-5222 Full schedule at www.lasclex.org.

LOUISVILLE BALLET SCHOOL 4121 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville Info: (502) 583-3150 ext. 245 www.louisvilleballet.org

THE MAD POTTER 3385 Tates Creek Rd. / Info: 269-4591 www.themadpotter.biz Modeling 101 — Everything from A-Z Images Model and Talent Agency 2401 Regency Rd., Suite 303 images@imagesmodelagency.com (859) 273-2301 Imagesmodelagency.com.

MUSIKGARTEN OF LEXINGTON, INC. 121 Malabu Drive, #1 & #2 / Info: 245-5887 www.musikgartenoflexington.com Stephen Collins Foster Music Camps Eastern Kentucky University, Foster 101 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond info@fostercamp.org (859) 622-3266 Fostercamp.org UK Summer Dance Intensive Fine Arts Building, UK Campus Info: (859) 257-3297 www.finearts.uky.edu/theatre/summer-danceintensive

Parks & Recreation Camps Lex Parks & Recreation Camps tArtkids Tates Creek Recreation Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. / Info: 288-2925 tCamp Kearney Jacobson Park / Info: 288-2928 tCommunity Center Camps Castlewood & Kenwick / Info: 288-2953 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / $50 per session Picadome, Maxwell, Northern, Liberty and Wellington elementary / Info: 288-2929 tREAL Summer Fun Camp Southern Middle School / Info: 288-2929 tKiddie Kapers & Company Dance Camp Tates Creek Recreation Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr. Info: 288-2935 tTennis and Swim Camp Info: 288-2917 www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=198 RICHMOND PARKS & RECREATION 321 North Second St. Info: 623-8753 www.parks.richmond.ky.us

Scout Camps Blue Grass Council, Boy Scouts Summer Camp 8695 Levee Road Mt. Sterling Info: (859) 231-7811 www.theresapatchforthat.org

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Early Childhood Campus at Sts. Peter & Paul School Serving Infants, Toddlers, 2s, PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten

NOW ENROLLING for 2013-14 • New “RISING 3s” Program for young three-year-olds who are ready for the preschool experience but may still be mastering bathroom independence.

• Exciting curriculum and small class size to maximize your child’s development in those vitally important early years.

• State of the art building security and access.

• Close to everything! Located in the heart of downtown Lexington.

Early Childhood Campus • 133 Barr St., Lexington

(859) 233-0921 www.sppslex.org

Kids’ Clay Camps Summer 2013

Registration begins March 15 Kentucky Mudworks 825 National Ave. Lexington KY 40502 859-389-9681 www.kentuckymudworks.com

GROW

The Lexington School is a garden where children grow in their own special way, where kids spend their foundation years developing their own talents and interests, and discovering who they will become. And when they’re just about to grow out of us, we help them find the High School program that suits them best. We give them the tools to make the next step a thoughtful and easy one.

Come see for yourself how your child can GROW.

1050 Lane Allen Road | Lexington, KY 40504 | 859-278-0501 | www.thelexingtonschool.org May 2013 | 23

Fitness Fridays At Jessie Clark Middle

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very Friday during P.E class at Jessie Clark Middle School, football coach and P.E teacher Dennis Johnson oversees “Fitness Fridays” to help students get in shape.

The sessions started in January and will run through the end of the school year.

Students start class with six, oneminute exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, squat jumps, tricep dips, mountain climbers and jumping jacks.

Students compete against themselves only.

“The first week, students got tired, fast,” Johnson said. “The exercises sound easy, but students would get worn out.”

Johnson, former defensive lineman at UK and in the NFL, is in his third year Jessie Clark.

WILDERNESS ROAD Girl ScoutS 2277 Executive Dr. / Info: 293-2621 or (800) 475-2621 www.gskentucky.org

Religious Camps Camp Shalom 3375 Newman Rd. / Info: 268-0672 www.jewishlexington.org THE CATHEDRAL DOMAIN 800 Highway 1746, Irvine, Ky. Info: (606) 464-8254 www.cathedraldomain.org

Special Needs Camps All Abilities Drama Camp St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 1730 Summerhill Drive / (859) 273-1318 ext. 278 annaharkenbrannen@gmail.com www.allabilitiescamp.blogspot.com Camp Calvary 475 Camp Calvary Lane, Mackville, Ky. (859) 375-4376 or kycampcalvary@gmail.com www.campcalvaryky.com Center for Courageous Kids 1501 Burnley Road, Scottsville, Ky. 24 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

He played at UK 1998-2001 and for three years in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.

At Jessie Clark, he led the football team to the city Final last season and is also an assistant basketball and track coach.

Other P.E classes include typical games such as roller-skating, football, soccer, volleyball, and basketball.

But Johnson also wanted to introduce students to lifelong physical activities “At first, students said they didn’t want to do it,” he said about Fitness Fridays.

“Then, the more competitive kids got into it, and the other kids did, too.

“Many of the girls who don’t like to play the other sports enjoyed these activities.” Y (270) 618-2900 www.thecenterforcourageouskids.org Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Kentucky Horse Park / (859) 231-7066 www.ckrh.org Exceptional Equitation Spruce Point Farm 2107 Massie School Rd., LaGrange, Ky. (502) 222-8762 www.exceptionalequitation.org/program Fun Camp for Children with Diabetes Masterson Station Park 3051 Leestown Road / (859) 323-5404 HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS CAMPS Info: 277-2700 / www.hospicebg.com Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation Cedar Ridge Camp 4010 Old Routt Road, Louisville, Ky. (502) 456-3233 http://kyhemo.org/news/calendar.php K.I.T.E.- Kosair Charities Integrated Technology Expierence 812 South 2nd Street, Louisville, Ky. (502) 873-4221 / (502) 992-2448 http://spalding.edu/academics/entech/kite/ LEXINGTON HEARING & SPEECH CENTER 350 Henry Clay Blvd. / Info: 268-4545 www.lhscky.org

Lexington Therapeutic Recreation Fun Camps Castlewood Park, Woodland Park and Dunbar Center (859) 288-2928 www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=1417 Lions Camp Crescendo 1480 Pine Tavern Rd., Lebanon Junction, Ky. (502) 833-3554 www.lions-campcrescendo.org Planning to Win Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, Ky. (859) 622-1000 www.disabilities.eku.edu/events/planning-winsummer-transitions-program-2013 Social Skills Group UK Dept. of Psychology, 106 B Kastle Hall (859) 257-6853 http://psychology.as.uky.edu/psychologicalservices-center/services

Sports Camps All Sports I am 3rd summer Sports Camps Locations vary www.lexrec.org LEXINGTON ICE CENTER Mini Golf & Ice Skating Camp 560 Eureka Springs Dr. / Info: 619-6228 www.lexingtonicecenter.com McCALLIE SPORTS CAMP 500 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn.

(800) 672-2267 / (423) 493-5886 http://mccalliesummercamps.com Morehead State University Sports Camps 150 University Blvd., Morehead, Ky Football Camp / Info: 783-2151 Cross Country Camp / Info: (606) 783-2653 Women’s Basketball Camp Info: (606) 783-5139 Volleyball Camps / Info: 783-2122 www.moreheadstate.edu TRANSYLVANIA ALL SPORTS CAMP 300 N. Broadway / Info: 233-8153 www.transy.sports.com University of Kentucky Student Athletic Trainer Camp UK E.J. Nutter Training Facility misty.conrad@uky.edu (859) 257-6521

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What are you doing this summer?

It’s Zoo Time!

Kids Fun Arts (June 10 - 28) Fairy Tale Camp (July 29 - August 3) Summer Intensive & Classes (June & July)

(859) 271-4472

www.bluegrassyouthballet.org

Visit the awardwinning glacier run with polar and grizzly bears, sea lions and the spectacular new 50’ steller’s sea-eagle aviary. your Frequent Fun pass – Zoo Membership

Zoo memberships include UNLIMITED Zoo admission and parking during regular hours plus tons of discounts.

all aboard!

We are happy to announce the arrival of two new trains, debuting this spring.

papa John’s Splash park Opens daily beginning May 11 (weather permitting).

4-D Theater presented by Ford Motor Company NEW! Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs™ – The 4-D Experience

uPCoMing evenTs May 11, 8 a.m.

Throo the Zoo 5K run/Walk

presented by Norton Audubon Hospital and McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana.

Pre-registration required at louisvillezoo.org

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs™ & © 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

May 12

McDonald’s® Mother’s Day

Presented by McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana Mom’s receive FREE admission all day.

May 19, noon – 4 p.m.

Storybook Character Day

Meet your favorite characters including Curious George, Clifford and more. visit louisvillezoo.org/events for details.

© Scholastic Inc. CLIFFORD TM Norman Bridwell.

All Rights Reserved.

1100 Trevilian Way • (502) 459-2181 • louisvillezoo.org

Open Daily – year rOunD! now thru labor Day, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.)

Summer Twilight Hours June & July: Thurs. – Sat. open until 7 p.m. (exit by 8 p.m.) parking – $5 (parking is included in louisville Zoo memberships) May 2013 | 25

Baseball UK BASEBALL CAMP Info: 257-8052 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Basketball ASBURY UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMPS Wilmore www.asbury.edu/athletics/inside/summer-camps BRIAN LANE TRANSYLVANIA BASKETBALL CAMPS 300 N. Broadway / Info: 233-8136 or 233-8256 www.transycamps.com Lexington Christian Academy Info: 224-2518 www.coachlane.net JOHN CALIPARI BASKETBALL CAMPS UK campus www.ukathletics.com/camps/ MATTHEW MITCHELL’S UK HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP UK campus www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Equestrian Black River Farm and Ranch 5040 Sheridan Line Croswell, Michigan / (810) 679-2505 www.blackriverfarmandranch.com Contact Person: Pam Todd Email Address: misspambr@gmail.com Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway Info: 231-7066 www.ckrh.org DELIMA STABLES CAMP 165 Buena Vista Estates, Harrodsburg Info: 748-8117 www.delimastables.com HYBRID MARTIAL ARTS 839 National Ave. Suite 110 (859) 221-5852 seanstefanic@aol.com www.hybridmartialartsllc.com Midway College 512 E. Stephens St. Midway / (859) 846-5775 www.midway.edu/camps Moss Landing Summer Horseback Riding Camp (859) 484-2349 / Millersburg, Ky. www.mosslandingky.com

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PADDLE STONE EQUESTRIAN CENTER 4864 Bryan Station Rd. / Info: 983-3251 www.kyhorseboarding.com PUNCHESTOWN STABLE 1210 Bel Mar Lane / Info: 971-1485 www.punchestownstable.com Spring Hope Farm 695 Drake Lane, Wilmore / Info: (859) 858-9911 www.springhopefarms.com

Football UK FOOTBALL CAMP Tim Couch Practice Facility at UK Wildcat High School Camp Info: 257-3611 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Golf CONNEMARA GOLF COURSE 2327 Lexington Road, Nicholasville Info: 885-4331 www.connemaragolfcourse.com MAN O WAR GOLF CAMPS 1201 Man O’War Blvd. / Info: 259-4653 www.manowargolf.com WILDCAT GOLF ACADEMY University Golf Club www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Gymnastics Legacy Gymnastics Cheer & Dance 261 Ruccio Way / Info: 977-8862 www.legacyallsports.com KENTUCKY GYMNASTICS CAMP Nutter Field House Gymnasium www.ukathletics.com/camps PREMIER ATHLETICS Home of the Kentucky Elite Allstars and Gymcats 1850 Bryant Rd. Ste. 110 / Info: 381-1500 www.premierathletics.com

Martial Arts

www.asbury.edu/athletics/inside/summer-camps LYSA SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS Henry Clay High / 2100 Fontaine Road www.lysa.org LCA Soccer Camp Lexington Christian Academy 450 West Reynolds Road www.lcasoccercamp.com Beaumont Centre YMCA British Soccer Camp Southland Christian Church 5001 Harrodsburg Road / Info: 219-9622 www.challengersports.com Winchester Youth Soccer League Kroger Youth Soccer Complex 2583 VanMeter Road, Winchester Info: 745-4021 www.challengersports.com Mt. Sterling Parks and Recreation Easy Walker Park, 1395 Osborne Road Mt Sterling / Info: (606) 498-8728 www.challengersports.com Mercer Youth Soccer Association The Anderson-Dean Community Park 1501 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg Info: 265-1672 www.challengersports.com Anderson Independent Youth Soccer AIYSA Soccer Fields, off of US 127 www.challengersports.com UK Soccer University of Kentucky / Info: 257-0176 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Swimming Kentucky Summer Swim Camp University of Kentucky www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Tennis Lexington Tennis Club 410 Redding Road / Info: 272-4546 www.ltctennis.com

Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo Academy 3601 Palomar Centre Dr. / Info: 296-0088 www.tigerkimtkd.com

WILDCAT TENNIS CAMP Hilary Boone Tennis Center Info: 257-4478 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Soccer

Volleyball

ASBURY UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMPS Wilmore

ASBURY UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Wilmore www.asbury.edu/athletics/inside/ summer-camps UK VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Memorial Coliseum www.ukathletics.com/camps/

YMCA Camps YMCA SUMMER CAMP WEEKS Week 1: June 3-June 7 / Week 2: June 10-June 14 / Week 3: June

17-June 21 / Week 4: June 24-June 28 / Week 5: July 1-July 5 (no camp on July 4) / Week 6: July 8-July 12 / Week 7: July 15-July 19 / Week 8: July 22-July 26 / Week 9: July 29Aug. 2 / Week 10: Aug. 5-Aug. 9 Camps at various locations.

Info: 219-9622 www.ymcaofcentralky.org YMCA CAMP ERNST 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, Ky. Info: (859) 586-6181 www.myYcamp.org Y

CAMP CARNEGIE • TV Production • Kentucky Imaginarium • Urban Agriculture • Mystery Writing • Carnegie Comics • Fashion Design

Visit our website for more info

FOR RISING 6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADERS: July 11-29

2013 BRIAN LANE Transylvania Basketball Camps JUNE 3-5 & 6-8 High School Team Camp JUNE 10-13 Boys & Girls Day Camp Ages 7-14 JUNE 25-28 Boys & Girls Morning “Mini” Day Camp Ages 5-11 JUNE 25-28 Boys Afternoon Guard & Perimeter/Post Play Camp JULY 15-18 Boys Overnight / Day Camp Ages 9-16 For more information:

2011-12 Family Favorite Winner: Best Academic Camp!

859-254-4175

carnegiecenterlex.org

www.transycamps.com For brochure call: (859) 233-8256 or 233-8136 or E-mail: blane@transy.edu

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Fit Family Challenge Wrapup: Results Are In

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t takes courage to attempt self-improvement in public, so congratulations to our FFC families.

Good for them for trying.

The results were both dramatic (weight loss) and predictable (busy schedules). Fitness is an elusive goal in a car-friendly, fast-food-laden culture like ours that conspires to keep us sedentary and overweight.

In many ways, parenthood works against fitness.

Take my example. I met my goal – lost 15 pounds to mark the magazine’s 15th anniversary.

I attribute much of my success to my son’s age – Jack is 21. Free of the day-to-day toil of parenting, I had time to devote to my fitness program.

Still, when families pull together and make fitness a priority, impressive things can happen.

Good luck to all of us as we strive to stick to our goals.

The Ackerman Family Situation: We have a family of four, and three of us have struggled with weight for years.

Dilemma: How in the world was I going to expect my girls to move more if I didn’t?

We made all sorts of excuses.“It is a school night.” “It will be dark soon.” “I have to cook dinner.” “I just don’t have time.”

Name: Holly, 36, & Wilson Ackerman, 36 Children: Sarah, 10, Emily, 4

Goal: We wanted to learn to be healthier, lose a few pounds and be a better example for our girls. We walked away with so much more.

The Help: Susan and Morgan from Flex Fitness have shown us that diet is only one part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise is equally as important. They have also helped us to understand that fancy equipment and a big gym is not required for results. I could not say enough about what they have done for us.

The Results: My husband and I have lost about 25 pounds each since January. Our greatest success is leaving this experience focused on what can be with the right tools in our hands.

The Takeaway: We had a great “cheerleader” in Lisa Wheat of KC WELLNESS. She gave us the needed tools for healthier recipe substitutions, portion sizes and even making better choices when you go out to eat. Morgan and Susan of Flex Fitness have met with us twice a week since January and cheered all of us on to push ourselves. Our true takeaway... a better life. – Holly Ackerman

The Hopps Family Situation: With a busy schedule, we had no time to fit in anything like physical activity. I also came from a long-line of Southern-style cooks so I didn’t know how to fix anything without a stick of butter and a small salt lick.

Name: Shelley, 43, & Matthew Hopps, 41. Children: Jacquelyn 19, Katie 16, Connor 11, and Faith 10

Dilemma: How do I change the eating habits of my entire family on a budget? How do I find more time to fix healthy things and exercise?

Goal: We needed to change what we ate and fit it into our budget. We needed to become more active and fit it into our time frame.

The Help: Grant Lanning at Fast Track Fitness set out realistic ways to work exercise into our day. He said we needed to enjoy the physical activity we chose so we wouldn’t dread it.

The Results: In January, I was shoving myself into size 12 pants, and I am now comfortably wearing a size 8, which comes from losing almost 30 pounds. Our family is more aware of what we eat. Sweets very rarely come into the house anymore. Our kitchen looks very different. The only manager’s specials I see any more are fresh veggie pouches!

The Takeaway: At work, I have been asked to be in charge of our division’s American Heart Association’s University Moving for Healthy Hearts Challenge. Our social committee thought I would be a “motivating factor” to get others involved. It was good to hear. I am also working toward running my first 5K with my daughter in August. – Shelley Hopps 28 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Fit Family Challenge Wrapup Beth & Colleen Purdy Situation: I am a single mother with a 4-year-old who will eat just about nothing.

Our dinners often become nothing more than eating cereal.

Frustrations: Unable to have consistent schedule, affecting exercise. DASH diet did not rid me of bad eating habits. No weight loss.

Goal: Lose 10-15 pounds. Tone up. Help daughter eat healthier and enjoy more family meals

Successes: Daughter eating healthier (less junk food in house). Clothes fit slightly differently. We’ve become more active as a family.

Dilemma: Although I am an active person who jogs regularly and uses a treadmill desk at work, our eating habits are poor.

Name: Beth Purdy, 35 Children: Colleen, 4

The Results: Not much change in many ways.

The Takeaway: Be more realistic with goal setting (it’s going to take a long time to get this weight off). Need to work on setting up more consistent schedule that includes exercise and family time as major priorities. – Beth Purdy

The Thomas Family Situation: My daughter and I have many challenges – weight and high blood pressure.

We have tried a nutritionist, exercise videos and walking but haven’t had much success.

Name: Geneva Thomas, 36 Children: Dontaz, 17, Saraya, 13. Not pictured: Chris Henderson Jr., 3

Dilemma: My daughter had a broken foot when the Fit Family Challenge started and then I broke my foot. But we hung in there and worked a lot on the upper body. We also had the challenges of meal planning and finding the time to cook good healthy meals.

Goal: I want our family to be healthy and to eat better so that we can live longer lives.

The Help: Kat of Body Slam Boot Camp was a wonderful personal trainer and taught us exercises we could do at home like the Russian Twist and Wall Squats.

The Results: We are doing very good and even lost some weight. I am growing parsley, cilantro and wheat grass to put in smoothies along with other veggies and fruits.

The Takeaway: This process has been fun for us. We learned about food and health, and about pushing ourselves and overcoming obstacles. We are super excited to make this the beginning of a new life. – Geneva Thomas

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Fighting Dementia Dance for Seniors

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here is a song by Lee Ann Womack with the refrain “I Hope You Dance.”

Although the lyrics are from the perspective of a mom singing to her daughter, it is good advice to a grandmother as well.

Recent studies have shown that for seniors, dancing isn’t just fun, but it’s therapeutic, too.

University of Missouri researchers found that participation in dancebased therapy can improve balance and gait in older adults and therefore reduce the risk of falls and injuries.

In 2001, a 21-year study of 469 adults 75 and older measured the effects that physical activities such as tennis, golf, swimming, bicycling, dancing, walking for exercise and doing housework had on the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimers.

The study, led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and funded by the National Institute on Aging, showed that almost none of the physical activities studied offered any protection against dementia except dancing.

In fact, frequent dancing offered a greater reduction in the risk of dementia than activities like reading and doing crossword puzzles. http://careforyou. us/dancing-anddementia/

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Finding Your Roots One the biggest trends in travel for seniors is Genealogy Travel – taking trips to discover one’s family heritage or to visit an ancestral home.

Travel agencies have sprung up to help folks find their pasts in places such as England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Germany and Greece.

A quick survey of travel sites such as www.familytreetours. com and www.europeanfocus. com finds you trips to Germany, Switzerland, Tuscany, the Rhine River and more.

Blog: The Traveling Genealogist (http://thetravelinggenealogist. typepad.com)

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You’ve probably received a social security benefits statement in the mail at some time in your life. The statements, which can be confusing, outline what benefits you have earned throughout your working life and what you may expect to receive when retiring at different ages.

How do you decide when to retire? Should you retire at 62 and receive smaller monthly payments each month or wait until the full retirement age at 70 and receive larger payments?

The answers to these questions are personal and depend heavily on your marital status, work history, health and personal retirement savings.

The U.S. Government has a comprehensive guide to help you make these Social Security decisions at www.socialsecurity.gov.

On the site, you can view your Social Security Statement, estimate your retirement benefits, use an online retirement planner and learn about options for yourself or your spouse.

Take full advantage of this free online resource before making plans about your retirement.

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hirty five years ago, Hospice of the Bluegrass began with a group of volunteers, and volunteers remain at the heart of Hospice.

Hospice volunteers are specially trained (free of charge) to have the information they need to feel well prepared.

Could you share some time to assist Hospice patients and their families?

Opportunities include: t Companionship: Assist patients and families. t Respite Care: Stay with a patient to provide caregivers a break. t Transportation: Provide rides for patients and families.

t Care Calls: Phone patients to ensure they have needed supplies, medications and medical equipment. t 11th Hour: Stay with actively dying patients who have no family so that no one will die alone. t Professional: Provide skills such as beautician, musician, attorney, massage therapist, pet therapy, etc. t Bereavement: Offer care to family members grieving the loss of a loved one. t Administrative Support: Clerical services, etc. t Special Events: Assist with fundraising and events.

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Chronic Dry Eyes Related to Aging

f you’re over the age of 18, you’ve probably experienced dry eyes at least once in your life.

If the problem returns or becomes chronic, it may be time to seek professional help.

Dr. Rick Graebe, of the Family Eye Care Center in Versailles, offers a Dry Eye Clinic to help people suffering from chronic or intermittent dry eyes, whether from allergies or other causes.

As Dr. Graebe points out, our eyes produce two types of tears from two separate glands.

The first are emotional tears – tears when we cry.

The second kind is the sort of tears we rarely notice, the tears that lubricate our eye every time we blink.

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

Chronic dry eyes result when the production of this second type of tears decreases.

Why do your eyes quit producing enough tears?

One of the most common causes in women is the hormone changes related to menopause and perimenopause.

Other causes include aging, heavy computer use and eye strain.

Dry eyes can also be caused by wind, poor air quality, the use of allergy medicines and some prescription medicines.

Having oily skin, which can clog tear glands, can also contribute to low tear production.

At Dr. Graebe’s Dry Eye Clinic, eye problems can be diagnosed and the cause of the problem determined.

For some patients, a “lash shampoo” can help resolve the dry eyes by clearing tear ducts and killing bacteria.

Dr. Graebe actually recommends

lash shampoos for routine eye maintenance.

“It’s like a dentist telling you to brush your teeth,” he said.

He particularly recommends it for women who wear eye make-up.

In some cases, clogged tear ducts need more than just a good cleaning.

Dr. Graebe’s clinic can perform procedures to open them up.

Other treatments include antiinflammatory therapies such as Restatis and topical steroids.

Glasses, especially those with side shields, and contact lenses can also help resolve eye dryness.

If you find your eyes are dry after extended computer use, try lowering the height of your screen so your eyes are not open as wide. Also, remember to take frequent breaks.

Reminding yourself to blink more often can also help.

It is important to seek help for dry eyes before they become a chronic problem. Y

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His reading, writing and self-esteem have gone up exponentially. He is so much happier.”

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or individuals 50 and starting line. older (even 40 and Take the example of Dick older), starting a new and Nancy Littrell, high school sport or exercise regime can be sweethearts, Lafayette class intimidating. of ’52.

People get the idea they are “The beauty of it is that you “too old to do that” or “it’s too can get in there and work late for me.” hard, but if you need to rest, Absolutely wrong! you can,” said Dick, 79, about Many believe that a decline the One Hour Power workout in flexibility, balance, muscle at TITLE Boxing Club in mass, strength, Lexington. and heart and “I am lung capacity impressed with is inevitable as the workout in they grow older. general from These declines the way we are not due prepare with to age but stretching to sedentary through the lifestyles. cool down.

Studies show “When I get to that people the last boxing who exercise round, I start regularly lose hating people Dick Littrell holds the bag and asking why little muscle for John Bronough. Both are I’m doing this mass with age.

In fact, those 1952 Lafayette High grads. to myself, but who regularly afterward, I feel exercise at 70 and 80 years so much better and pleased of age have nearly as much with myself. muscle mass as their 40-year“I get a feeling of old counterparts. accomplishment, that maybe Athletic 70- and 80-yearI can do this.” olds are almost as strong as Nancy, 78, agreed, saying, those in their 60s.

“When you punch something, By contrast, sedentary you have a release which is people lose at least 39% of wonderful for someone who is their muscle mass between stressed.” ages 40 and 80, and up to 60% Noting the interesting if they led a sedentary lifestyle footwork, she added, “Boxing before the age of 40. works the full body. I was It isn’t chronological age encouraged that I could do that leads to frailty, fatigue what the trainer asked me to and weakness. do and felt good afterwards.

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s we save for retirement during our working years, traditional investment planning provides many proven strategies to help investors accumulate a nest egg.

However, when you retire and your income needs change, traditional income planning gets it all wrong!

Too often, brokers advise you to merely change your allocation using “less stocks and more bonds” to reduce risk, and to take “systematic withdrawals” to satisfy your income needs.

This won’t work. In June 2011 the U.S. General Accounting Office produced a 79-page report on Retirement Income (www.aging. senate.gov/letters/d11400.pdf).

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A few poor years early on could destroy the security of your financial future.

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With traditional Dollar Cost Averaging, contributions of equal amounts are regularly invested into a portfolio while you are saving for

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Investors purchase more shares when prices are low thus maximizing profits over time.

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any years ago I wrote a column on the interactions between daughters and their mothers in the exam room.

A whole new group of moms (and daughters) are out there now, so I thought I would revisit the subject.

About half of the patients I see are female. Most come accompanied by their mothers.

Like most things in pediatrics, the age of the child determines much of what happens in the relationship.

Infant girls are usually carried in by their mothers, undressed and dressed back up by them, and often cling to them for dear life when I try to touch them.

Moms do virtually all the talking for these very dependent patients.

By toddlerhood, the girls still cling desperately to their moms but may roam about the room independently.

Mothers still do most of the talking at this age.

By preschool age, girls will usually carry on a full conversation with me.

It may or may not have anything to do with their health concerns.

Their mothers will often need to prompt them to tell me the symptoms of their illness.

Around a girl’s sixth or seventh birthday, Mom’s IQ starts to mysteriously “drop.”

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daughter’s medical history, they may be interrupted and corrected by the young patient.

On a few occasions, I have even noted the startled look in a mother’s eyes when it happens.

The daughter’s war for independence has begun.

Girls today are starting puberty about 1-2 years earlier than their mothers did.

The same hormones that make girls into women also speed up their desire for independence from moms.

When I ask questions it is amusing to watch a mother speak while the daughter rolls her eyes, and vice versa.

Sometimes, just by restating what they are saying to me, I can help them come to a consensus as to what is going on with the patient.

Sometimes, an adolescent girl will want to discuss something or be examined by me (with one of my female colleagues present) without her mother in the room.

A mother may feel left out by this, but it is part of the process of a girl becoming able to address her health concerns independently.

At 18, a girl is a legal adult and often comes in without her mother.

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Saint Joseph Children’s Center is a not-for-profit day care center and is licensed by the Cabinet for Families and Children for ages six-weeks through 10 years old. The Center has provided care for the children of KentuckyOne Health employees since 1980 and is now open to the public and accepting applications.

The philosophy of the Center is to educate the whole child, with focus on cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, physical and creative aspects of child growth and development. Employees working at the Center are employed by KentuckyOne Health.

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Explorium: Mother’s Day Out. 9 a.m.-noon.

Ages 3-6, children must be potty-trained. $12 members, $15 nonmembers. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. 10-11 a.m. For moms and babies ages 6 weeks-9 months. $45. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Shaker Village: Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides, enjoy a relaxing cruise through the scenic Kentucky River Palisades. 2 & 4 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 & up, $5 ages 6-12. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 734-5611.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Adult Summer Volleyball Sign-Ups. April 29-May 3 for returning teams, May 6-10 for new teams. $100 per team.

Dunbar Community Center. Info: 288-2915.

Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: LEGO Book Club, talk about books while we build with LEGOS. 6 p.m. Grades 2-3.

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Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m.

Monday-Thursday. Grades K-12. Teen Book Club. 5-6 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 2 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Kodomo no Hi! (Children’s Day)” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4.

Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

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

Baptist Health Education Center: First Spoonfuls, a class for healthy eating.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 2, 9 & 16. Ages 4-6 months. Free. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354. Bumps and Babes, a prenatal exercise program. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5 classes for $35; 8 classes for $50; 10 classes for $55; 12 classes for $60. HealthwoRx members attend for free. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. Laboring the Natural Way class series. 6:30-9 p.m.

April 2, 9 & 16. Free. Registration required.

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

Div. of Parks & Rec: Swim Lessons and Swim Team Registration opens. Online

registration opens at noon, in-person registration from noon-7 p.m. at the Picadome Administrative Offices. Swim lessons $25 per person, swim team $35 per person. Info: 288-2973.

Thursday Night Live: Beverages, food and live music. 4:30- 8 p.m. Free. Cheapside Park. Info: 425-2593.

Madison County Health Dept: Babies’ Best Start breastfeeding class. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 216 Boggs Lane, Richmond. Info: 623-7312 or 986-1192.

Cincinnati Zoo: Tunes & Blooms, enjoy great music in the zoo’s beautiful gardens. 6-8:30 p.m. Admission free after 5 p.m. Parking is $8. Info: (513) 281-4700.

Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night, “Watershed Festival.” Explore water quality and conservation topics through a variety of activities and demonstrations.6-8 p.m. Suggested donation $2 adults, $1 children under 12. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222 Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Tates Creek Writers Group. 6-8:30 p.m. For adults and high schoolers, open to all genres and levels of writing experience. Village Branch: Tinkering Tots Storytime. 4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 & under. Girlspace, art, books and discussion time. 5-6:30 p.m. For middle and

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Friday 3 Buffalo Trace: Oaks Day Festival, enjoy live Bluegrass music, bourbon ball ice cream and complimentary tours. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort. Info: (502) 696-5930.

Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas, stroller walking group.

9:30-10:15 a.m. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Therapeutic Recreation Spring Dance. 6-9 p.m. Ages 13 & up. $5 per person.

Reservations required. Tates Creek Recreation Center. Info: 288-2908.

Castlewood, Dunbar, Kenwick and Winburn Community Centers close for the season.

Explorium: Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Arkansas. 6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “The Little Mermaid.” Travel under the sea to join the “Little Mermaid” and her friends in Hans Christian Anderson’s famous tale. 7 p.m. on May 3; 2 p.m. on May 4. $14.50-$17.50.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

Saturday 4 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Cheapside Park. Info: 6082655.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Birding at McConnell Springs. 8 a.m. For all ages. Free. Info: 225-4073. Birds of the Bluegrass. 8 a.m.

Free. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. William Wells Brown Community Center closes for the season.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Explore Bowhunting student course. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 4, 11, 18 & 25. Ages 10 & up. $20.

Registration required. #1 Game Farm Rd., Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-3400 ext. 4587.

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technology. 10 a.m.-noon. All ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by adult. $2 suggested donation. Registration required.

362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 2525222.

Baptist Health Education Center: First Spoonfuls, a class for healthy eating.

10:30 a.m.-noon. May 4, 11 & 18. Ages 4-6 months. Free. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Explorium: Curiosity Club, test different experiments and projects. 11 a.m.-noon.

Free for members. Reservations required.

Art Workshop, “Drawing 101.” 11 a.m.-noon.

Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Registration required. 4 Imagination Station, “Mommas and Babies.” 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Good Foods Market & Café: Free Store Tour with staff dietitian Beth Loiselle. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Sampling Saturday, meet local producers and sample unique products. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner.

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

Cincinnati Zoo: Zoo Babies presents Barney in a Super-Dee-Duper Sing-Along. Noon and 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 children 12 & under. Info: (513) 281-4700.

Explorium: Open Art Studio Art Experience, “Funny Putty.” Saturday and Sunday. 1-5

p.m. All ages. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

The Lyric Theatre: Historic Tours of the Old East End, a two-mile walking tour of what the third quadrant of Lexington looked like from 1780 through the 1960s. 1-3 p.m. $10.

300 E. Third St. Info: 280-2218.

Shaker Village. Spring Guided Nature Hikes. 1:30 p.m. Free. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 734-5611.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Arkansas. 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Frank Buschelmann and Jim Nelson and Friends.

Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Keeneland Race Course: Derby Day Celebration, picnics in the paddock, live music and children’s activities. 4201 Versailles Rd. Info: (800) 456-3412.

The Willows at Hamburg: Derby Party, featuring family fun, a petting zoo, games, a silent auction and more. Open to the community. Free. 2531 Old Rosebud Rd. Info: 543-0337.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all skill levels. 2-4 p.m. Ages 8 & up. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Village Branch: LEGO Club. 10 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

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Sunday 5 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Southland Dr. Info: 608-2655.

Rupp Arena: UK Commencement Ceremonies. For schedule of colleges and times visit www.uky.edu/Commencement.

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

Baby Moon: Safe Birth Kits for Moms Service Workshop. Help assemble safe birth kits for moms in third world countries.

1-3 p.m. Supplies cost $5 per kit, monetary donations are accepted. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262 or www.baby-moon.org.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Arkansas. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Tallest Tale Ever Told.” Ever wonder where Tall Tales come from? Explore how the favorite American Legends become larger than life.

2 p.m. $14 adults, $12 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Sweet Blessings: Fondant 5K and 1-mile Cake Run. Registration at 3 p.m., race begins at 4 p.m. Proceeds aid in providing one-of-a-kind birthday cakes to children who live in poverty or have a lifethreatening illness. Keeneland. Info: www. sweetblessingscakes.org.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Monday 6 St. Joseph Hospital: Breastfeeding Class.

6-8 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at St. Joseph. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 9672229.

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour: Audience seating starts at 6:15 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for students with ID. Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. Info: 252-8888.

Norton Center: presents Sherrie Austin. 7:30 p.m. $30. 600 W. Walnut St., Danville. Info: (877) 448-7469.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Adult Tennis League Session 1 May 6-June 28. Shillito Tennis Center.

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luegrass Youth Ballet will perform the beloved classic “The Little Mermaid” at the Lexington Opera House this month.

This ballet is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, with a special twist ending different from the Disney version. The shows include a bilingual narration.

This performance features 130 students for the Bluegrass Youth Ballet and a special guest appearance by Larry and Vivian Snipes, Directors of the Lexington Children’s Theatre, as the King and Queen.

BYB Director Adalhi Aranda Corn feels honored to have the Snipes participate in her newly created ballet.

Thursday. Grades K-12. Arts & Crafts for Teens. 6-7 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 7 Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Color Hunters.”

10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years.

Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

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

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: 288-2352.

Explorium: Open Art Studio. TuesdayFriday. 1-5 p.m. All ages. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

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

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Great Expectations childbirth class. 6:158:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Bumps and Babes. See May 2.

Corn invited them after she accepted the invitation to be part of LCT’s Celebrity Curtain Call event, which took place April 27 at the Lexington Children’s Theatre.

“The Little Mermaid” showtimes are May 3 at 7 p.m., and May 4 at 2 p.m.

Tickets cost $17.50 for adults, and $14.50 for students, seniors and children, and are available at the Rupp Arena Box Office.

Info: 233-3535. Y Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class. 7:15-9:15 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 4206262.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Wright State. 6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Dragon Book Club. 4-5 p.m. Grades 2-3.

Reservations required. Stories before Bedtime: I Love My Mommy! 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Reservations required.

Tates Creek Branch: Classic Horror Film Club. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For adults and high schoolers. Village Branch: Building Character Through Aikido, learn the virtues of the samurai through this martial art. 5-6 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

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Research data collected by Keep It Real officials demonstrate that the campaign worked – the incidence of binge drinking and alcohol use among teens has dropped over the past four years.

Officials attribute that to the power derived when the antiunderage drinking message is delivered to teens by peers.

The hallmark of the campaign, which was funded by a federal grant that has expired, is the Keep It Real video contest.

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chosen by a panel of judges.

In addition, an annual People’s Choice award was determined by Internet voting.

In the past nine years, more than 2,000 students from 67 schools participated in the contest.

During the Internet voting, the Keep It Real web site (www.keep-itreal.us) received nearly one million hits and more than one million votes.

In addition, winners collected more than $17,000 in cash prizes.

“The thing I loved most about the campaign was the diversity of students who participated,” campaign official Donna Wiesenhahn said.

“We had students from traditional high schools, and alternative and technical schools compete.

“We also had a lot of males who got involved, which can be hard to do.”

Fellow campaign official Lynsey Sugarman was struck by the quality of the videos and the thought that went into them.

“Students loved the creativity involved in the contest,” she said.

“They also had to learn about the issue first so this was an effective way to engage students in the discussion.

“Kids told us that they talked to their parents about the issue, so the campaign helped to bring up the topic for discussion.”

For John Lynch, editor of Lexington Family Magazine and a charter member of the group that launched the campaign, the Keep It Real message clarified his position on alcohol as a parent.

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drinking is illegal, unsafe and damages an adolescent’s developing brain.

“That was the clincher for me,” Lynch said. “Once I learned about the research that showed alcohol’s effect on a developing brain, it made it so easy for me to talk to my son about its dangers.

“That made my message clear – don’t do it. That helped me as a parent.”

This month marks a final celebration for Keep It Real with a special day at the Lexington Legends on May 14 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Wiesenhahn not only invites the community to join the celebration, but she also hopes community members “will step up to support the underage drinking campaign.”

While the Keep It Real campaign is idled until more funding comes through, the Youth Coalition for Alcohol Education remains a strong community presence.

Consisting of about two dozen high school students, the Coalition has entered its fourth year of promoting alcohol education.

A popular innovation is the group’s alcopops parent presentation in which Coalition members demonstrate the sly ways alcohol drinks are marketed to young people.

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Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See May 1.

Safe Kids Coalition: Car Seat Check-up Clinic. 2-4 p.m. By appointment. Free. Auto Tech Services, 780 Winchester Rd. Info: 323-1153.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: LEGO Book Club, talk about books while we build with LEGOS. 6 p.m. Grades 2-3.

Village Branch: Teen Book Club. 5-6 p.m.

For middle and high schoolers. Info: 2315500.

Thursday 9 Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: Thursday Nature Trail. Music, dancing, activities and more. 9:30 a.m.-noon for five weeks. Ages 2 ½-6. $130. Reservations required. 121 Malabu Dr. #1 & 2. Info: 245-5887.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “S is for Science- Textures and Substances.” 10:3011:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Mini Da Vinci’s, “Mother’s Day Wreath.” See May 2.

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

Thursday Night Live: See May 2.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: LowCost Rabies Vaccination Clinic. 6-9 p.m. $3 vaccinations for dogs or cats. Animal licenses available. Cats must bei n carriers, dogs must be on leashes. Third Street Fire Station, 219. E. Third St. Info: www. lexingtonhealthdepartment.org.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. West Virginia Power. 7:05 p.m. on May 9-11; 1:35 p.m. on May 12. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers.

Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Actor’s Guild: presents “William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead.” After the Globe’s inaugural performance of Henry V, Shakespeare fends off an embittered Will Kemp, furious about Falstaff’s removal, and Francis Bacon, who has arrived with an idea 50 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

to pitch. But when the company’s costumer is bitten by a plague-ridden madman and the Queen and her men arrive seeking safety, life in the playhouse takes a turn for the worse. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. $20, $15 students and seniors. South Elkhorn Theatre, 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. Info: (866) 811-4111.

The Studio Players: presents “Funny Money.” 8 p.m. on May 9-11; 2:30 p.m. on May 12. $19, $11 students. Carriage House Theatre, 154 West Bell Court. Info: 257-4929.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Senior Adult’s Trip, “Castles, Kinds and CountryscapesEngland, Scotland and Wales.” May 9-18.

Info: 233-0986.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Tinkering Tots Storytime. 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 & under. Girlspace, art, books and discussion time. 5-6:30 p.m. For middle and high school girls. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 10 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See May 3.

Boyle County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: 583-1007 or 2362053.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Vanderbilt. 6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Lexington Philharmonic: presents Rachminoff’s epic Piano Concerto No. 3.

7:30 p.m. $25-$60. Singletary Center. Info: 233-4226.

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

Saturday 11 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See May 4.

Louisville Zoo: Throo the Zoo 5K Run/ Walk. 8 a.m. Roads close at 7:30 a.m. Early registration $30; Day-of-race $45. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181 or www. louisvillezoo.org.

Down to Earth Garden Club: Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser, featuring herbs, vegetables, perennials, wildflowers and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland Christian Church, 530 W. High St. Info: www. downtoearthky.com/PlantSale.html Baby Moon: Signing Safari Class, songs, rhymes, stories and movement activities all designed to reinforce earlier communication through the use of American Sign Language. 9-9:45 a.m. May 11-June 15.

Ages 6-36 months. $75, includes signing DVD. Registration required. Info: (513) 502-3315.

The Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East: 14th Annual Maternity Fair, vendors, exhibits, hospital tours, prizes, an expert discussion panel and more. 9 a.m.-noon.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-5781.

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under 6 admitted free. Inner Light Festival Lightworkers Expo. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 & 12. $7 per day or $10 for both days. Ages 16 & under admitted free with a paying adult. Info: 233-4567.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See May 4.

Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition: Armed Forces Week Motorcycle Run & Concert.

Registration 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 single, $25 double. Food and live music at 5 p.m. $5 for non-riders. Proceeds benefit the KY Wounded Warriors Program. Man O’War Harley Davidson, 2073 Bryant Rd. Info: 226-0415.

Cincinnati Zoo: Zoo Babies presents Avengers Assemble, come see Thor, The Hulk, Captain America and Ironman. Noon and 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 children 12 & under. Info: (513) 281-4700.

Explorium: Open Art Studio Art Experience, “Crystal Painting.” See May 4. Science Lab, “H2 Whoa!” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members. Registration required. Imagination Station, “Mini Minute to Win It.” See May 4. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

2013 Mayfest Arts Fair: Celebrating performing, visual and literary arts. May 11 & 12. Gratz Park. Info: 425-2590.

Shaker Village. Spring Guided Nature Hikes.

See May 4.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Youth & Adult Summer Equestrian Lesson Sign-Ups. Youth ages 10-15 registration 1 p.m.; Ages 16-adult registration 2:30 p.m. $75 for youth lessons, $95 for adult. McConnell Springs. 416 Rebmann Lane. Earth Skills, Edible Plants and Outdoor Safety. 11 a.m. McConnell Springs. Stargazing, view the night sky through a variety of telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. 9 p.m. Free. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.

Info 271-6072.

Good Foods Market & Café: Eating WHOLE Support Group. Introductory session for newcomers at 2 p.m. Meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. $8 owners, $10 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

food and a little mystery. Seating begins at 6 p.m., show begins at 6:30. $39. deSha’s Restaurant, 101 N. Broadway. Info: 536-6245.

Community Action Council: Artists Stand Against Poverty, a reception and art auction to support the Council’s mission combat poverty in Central Kentucky.

6:19 p.m. $19 in advance, $25 at the door.

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 2442247.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Vanderbilt. 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors.

Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 2571818.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: presents “Peter Pan.” Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and other beloved characters in their adventures in Neverland. 8 p.m. on May 11; 2 p.m. on May 12. $16-$32. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 2333535.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Mother’s Day Gift Drop-In Craft. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Saturday LEGO Club. 2 p.m. Grades 2-3.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families.

Village Branch: LEGO Club. 10 a.m.-noon.

Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Tallest Tale Ever Told.” Ever wonder where Tall Tales come from? Explore how the favorite American Legends become larger than life.

2 & 7 p.m. $14 adults, $12 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Mother’s Day

Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater: John Shore with the Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater for an evening of great magic, great

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See May 5.

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Louisville Zoo: McDonald’s Mother’s Day, free general admission for moms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15.95 adults, $11.50 children and seniors. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Tallest

Tale Ever Told.” Ever wonder where Tall Tales come from? Explore how the favorite American Legends become larger than life.

2 p.m. $14 adults, $12 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See May 5.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Vanderbilt. 1 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Special Mother’s Day Train Ride, mothers ride for half price. Train departs at 2 p.m. $13.50 adults, $12.50 senior, $11.50 children 2-12.

175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: 873-2476.

The Mad Potter: Matte Flower Vase. 3 p.m. $38. Registration required. 3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

Monday 13 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-

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Bluegrass Babywearing Group: Monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/ groups/bluegrassbabywearers/.

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour: See May 6.

Meet The Birth Professionals: Open House, information on doulas, breastfeeding and birth alternatives. 7-10 p.m. Free. Mill Pond Family Chiropractic, 3650 Boston Rd. Info: 248-8673.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Kannapolis Intimidators. 7:05 p.m. on May 13 & 14; 10:05 p.m. on May 15. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Homework Help. See May 6. Arts & Crafts for Teens. See May 6. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 14

Branch: Building Character Through Aikido.

See May 7. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 15 Explorium: Mother’s Day Out. See May 1.

Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See May 1.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Stop Smoking Class Series. 5:30-6:30 p.m. held weekly through Aug. 7. Weekly fee covers cost of nicotine replacement. Registration required. Public Health North, 805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2457.

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

Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial: One of the longest-running, largest, and most prestigious Border Collie trials in the country. May 15-19. Free. 3051 Leestown Rd. Info: 494-6189.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Fayette County Diabetes Coalition Meeting.

9-11 a.m. Open to anyone interested in preventing and educating about diabetes.

805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2310.

Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2352.

Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: LEGO Book Club, talk about books while we build with LEGOS. 6 p.m. Grades 2-3.

Village Branch: Teen Book Club. 5-6 p.m.

For middle and high schoolers. Info: 2315500.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Farm Day.” See May 7.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Petroglyphs.”

See May 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See May 7.

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

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See May 7. Comfort Measures childbirth class. 6:158:45 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Thursday Night Live: See May 2.

UK Baseball: UK vs. Louisiana.

6:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 youth and seniors. Cliff Hagan Stadium. Info: 257-1818.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series. 7 p.m. Free.

Moondance Amphitheatre, Beaumont Circle. Info: 288-2925.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 7:15 p.m. Free.

Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lexington Opera House: presents The Time Jumpers Western Swing Night. 7:30 p.m. $45.50-$55.50.

401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

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Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See May 2. Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Fayette County Extension Office: “Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of Aging.” The day-long conference includes educational sessions from numerous disciplines to assist older adults with maintaining an active, independent and informed lifestyle. $12 registration. St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2351 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-5582.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Tinkering Tots Storytime. 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 & under. Girlspace, art, books and discussion time. 5-6:30 p.m. For middle and high school girls. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 17 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See May 3.

Explorium: Parent’s Night Out. See May 3.

Actor’s Guild: presents “William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead.” See May 9 for details. 8 p.m. Fri-Sun. $20, $15 students and seniors. South Elkhorn Theatre, 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. Info: (866) 811-4111.

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Carriage House Theatre, 154 West Bell Court. Info: 257-4929.

Saturday 18 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See May 4.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple.

For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Div. of Parks & Rec: 18th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration, featuring historic reenactments, storytellers, musical entertainment and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

City Two-Man Championship. May 18 & 19.

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Info: 288-2968.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See May 4.

Shaker Village. Spring Guided Nature Hikes.

See May 4.

Explorium: Open Art Studio Art Experience, “Yarn Art.” See May 4. Art Workshop, “Stained Glass Lanterns.” 11 a.m.-noon.

Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Registration required. Imagination Station, “Iron for Breakfast.” See May 4. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Opening Weekend. Train departs at 2 p.m. $11.50 adults, $10.50 senior, $9.50 children 2-12.

175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: 873-2476.

Good Foods Market & Café: Chinese Medicine for Your Health: Smoking Cessation, learn more about how Chinese herbs and acupuncture can help you quit smoking. 2-3 p.m. $3 owners, $5 others.

455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. New Brother, New Sister class. 2:30-3:45 p.m. Ages 3-7. Free.

Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

$35 adults, $15 youth. Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, 483 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: 971-8737.

Monday 20

Lexington Opera House: The Lexington Singers presents POPS Concerts. 8 p.m. on May 18; 3 p.m. on May 19. $20, $15 students. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour: See May 6.

4th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival: Featuring more than 70 vendors, locally raised and produced food, workshops, live entertainment and more.

May 18-19. $3, children 12 & under free.

Masterson Station Park. For full schedule of events visit www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com Info: (502) 682-7780.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch:

Lexington Legends: Legends vs.

Kannapolis Intimidators. 7:05 p.m. on May 20 & 21; 10:05 a.m. on May 22. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all skill levels. 10 a.m.noon. Ages 8 & up.

Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime.

11 a.m. For families.

Home-Fried Tales by Affrilachian Storyteller Lyn Ford. 11 a.m.-2 noon. All ages.

Registration required.

Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 19 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See May 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See May 5.

Louisville Zoo: Storybook Character Day, featuring Curious George, Clifford, Brother and Sister Berenstain Bears and more.

Noon- 4 p.m. Free with general admission, $15.95 adults, $11.50 children and seniors. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Cincinnati Zoo: Zoo Babies presents Storybook Fun with Curious George. Noon and 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 children 12 & under. Info: (513) 281-4700.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 2-5 p.m. $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. Great Expectations childbirth class. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition: Armed Forces Day Awards Dinner. 6 p.m.

Kentucky Horse Park: High Hope Steeplechase, sanctioned races over brush

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and timber. 4089 Ironworks Parkway. Info: 967-9444.

Homework Help. See May 6. Arts & Crafts for Teens. See May 6. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 21 Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Shape-A-Roo.” See May 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See May 7.

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

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

Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2352.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See May 7.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series. See May 14.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class. 7:15-8:45 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 4206262.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Building Character Through Aikido. See May 7. College Coaching Corner, talk to local college experts about preparing for, applying for and paying for college. 6-8 p.m. For high schoolers and adults. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 22 Explorium: Mother’s Day Out. See May 1.

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

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

Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See May 1. Breastfeeding 101 class. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: LEGO Book Club, talk about books while we build with LEGOS. 6 p.m. Grades 2-3.

Village Branch: Teen Book Club. 5-6 p.m.

For middle and high schoolers. Info: 2315500.

Thursday 23 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Rose Windows.”

See May 2.

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

Thursday Night Live: See May 2.

Baptist Health Education Center: Baby’s First Tastes, a class for healthy eating.

11-12:30 p.m. Ages 6-9 months. Free.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Bumps and Babes. See May 2. Marvelous Multiples, a class for parents expecting more than one baby. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Comfort Measures childbirth class.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.

Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. Info:

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260-6357.

Green. Info: 260-4354.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Tinkering Tots Storytime. 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 & under. Girlspace, art, books and discussion time. 5-6:30 p.m. For middle and high school girls. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 24 FCPS: Last Day of School for Students.

Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See May 3.

Attachment Parenting Group: Monthly meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoon.org.

Rupp Arena: Bryan Station High School Graduation Ceremony. 4 p.m.; Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Graduation Ceremony. 7 p.m. Info: www.fcps.net.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Chrissy Davis-Camp and open band. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers.

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

The Studio Players: presents “Funny Money.” See May 17.

Kentucky Horse Park: Annual Kentucky High School Invitational Rodeo. May 24-26.

4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: (270) 3954889.

Saturday 25 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See May 4.

Rupp Arena: Lafayette High School Graduation Ceremony. 10 a.m.; Tates Creek High School Graduation Ceremony.

1 p.m.; Henry Clay High School Graduation Ceremony. 4 p.m. Info: www.fcps.net.

McConnell Springs: Weekend Workout. Come volunteer and help spruce up the park. 10 a.m. Stay as long as you are able.

Info: 225-4073.

Baptist Health Education Center: Baby’s First Tastes, a class for healthy eating. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Ages 6-9 months. Free.

Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See May 4.

Shaker Village. Spring Guided Nature Hikes.

See May 4.

Explorium: Open Art Studio Art Experience, “Scratch and Sniff.” See May 4. Science Lab, “Electri-City.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Registration required. Imagination Station, “Pirating Practice.” See May 4. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Aquatic Centers open for the season. Southland Aquatic Center will host Poolapalooza from noon-4 p.m.

Admission is free for the event. Castlewood, Tates Creek and Woodland also open at noon. Normal operating hours for summer are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission $5 adults, $4 children 15 & under. Pool passes are $50 for an individual, $160 for a family.

Info: 288-2973. Jacobson Boat Dock opens for the season. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. MondaySaturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Boat rental $4 for 30 minutes.

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Info: (859) 623-8753.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Chrissy Davis-Camp and New Contrary Travelers.

Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: 9855501.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Art Garage, a special art activity. 11 a.m.

Ages 6-12. Reservation required. Eagle Creek Branch: LEGO Club. 10 a.m.-noon Ages 7-12. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Village Branch: LEGO Club. 10 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 26 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See May 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See May 5.

Monday 27 Memorial Day Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour: See May 6.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs.

Kannapolis Intimidators. 7:05 p.m. on May 27 & 28; 12:05 p.m. on May 29. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Tuesday 28 Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Water-WaterAway.” See May 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See May 7.

Good Foods Market & Café: presents “Gas Hole,” an eye-opening documentary about the history of oil prices and our continued dependence on foreign oil. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Central Library Theatre. Info: 278-1813.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See May 7. Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series. See May 14. Adult Tennis Clinic session 2. May 28-June 4.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples.

7:15-9:30 p.m. $40. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

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Wednesday 29 Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See May 1. Breastfeeding 101 class. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357 Div. of Parks & Rec: Girls Fast Pitch Softball season begins. Teams for ages 14 & under.

Bluegrass 10,000 on-line registration opens through June 26. Info: 288-2946.

Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: LEGO Book Club, talk about books while we build with LEGOS. 6 p.m. Grades 2-3.

Village Branch: Teen Book Club. 5-6 p.m.

For middle and high schoolers. Info: 2315500.

Thursday 30 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Sculpture.” See May 2.

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

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See May 2. Fingers and Spoons, a class for healthy eating. 1112:30 p.m. Ages 9 months and up. Free.

Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Thursday Night Live: See May 2.

Good Foods Market & Café: File Your Pile, a hands-on workshop for organization strategies led by a professional organizer. 7-9 p.m. $18 owners, $20 others.

455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Kannapolis Intimidators. 7:05 p.m. on May 30, 31 and June 1; 1:35 p.m. on June 2. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: Tinkering Tots Storytime. 4:30 p.m.

Ages 5 & under.

Girlspace, art, books

and discussion time. 5-6:30 p.m. For middle and high school girls. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 31 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See May 3.

Explorium: Parent’s Night Out. See May 3.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Free Friday Flicks.

Activities begin at 7 p.m., movie begins at 9 p.m. Jacobson Park.

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Scholar Athlete of the Month Kaitlind’s Path to Success Is As Straight As An Arrow

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Kaitlind Hydorn • School: Henry Clay High • Grade: 12th • Sport: Archery • Academics: Kaitlind has a 4.386 weighted GPA, has taken four A.P. classes and won a President’s Scholarship to EKU. • Parents: Kathy & Dennis

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ot many Scholar Athletes in the 15 years of the program can match the variety of accomplishment of 19-year-old Kaitlind Hydorn of Henry Clay High.

Kaitlind is the first-ever archery team member chosen as a Scholar Athlete.

She joined the Henry Clay club team as a junior and excelled for the Blue Devils this year when archery became a state-sanctioned high school sport.

As a high school freshman in Florida, she helped the JV cheerleading squad to the state championship.

Florida is also where she went fourwheeling through the mud at a place called Hog Waller. (And who else has that on her resume?)

A history buff, Kaitlind has been profiled in the National History Club Newsletter for her work as the archivist of the school club.

Kaitlind is an avid reader (James Patterson is a favorite author) and always has a book going.

She’s a gung-ho member of the school Outdoors Club and tutors two neighborhood sisters after school as part of her community service class at Henry Clay.

In the classroom, Kaitlind carries a 4.386 weighted GPA, including four A.P. classes – which is even more impressive when you learn that Kaitlind has been diagnosed with ADHD.

“I have to write all my assignments down every day in my planner,” Kaitlind said.

That system obviously works. Along with her stellar GPA, Kaitlind already has passed three A.P. tests, all in history, and is enrolled in A.P. calculus.

She has earned a President’s Scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University where she plans to study chemistry.

“I don’t have a hard time with math and science and I like working in labs,” she said. “I like the precise, step-by-step procedures in science.”

She also relishes her role as the archivist for the school history club.

She gathers information about the school and sends it to UK’s Special Collections.

“She is very motivated and independent,” said her father, Dennis.

Added her mother, Kathy: “She is a hard worker and will stay up as late as she needs to get her work done.”

And then there’s archery where Kaitlind led all the females on the team.

“I love being the girl no one expects to be any good and then shoot 10’s and beat them,” she said.

Her parents are still wondering about the source of her interest in archery but have no quibbles with their daughter and her choices.

Said Kathy: “She is the best teenager you could ask for.” Y

Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $2,500 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf.

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May 2013 Educator of the Month

Sarah Blair: Above and Beyond When Sarah Blair worked with special education students in high school in Shelbyville, she knew she had found a calling. Fifteen years later, the Picadome Elementary teacher relishes every day she spends with her special education students.

“I love being able to reach children who learn differently,” Blair said. “Like when I work with children with autism, they see the world differently from me. Their creativity and thought-processing are different, and that’s exciting.”

It’s also exciting for families whose children get to work with Blair, according to Picadome Principal Jennifer Hutchison, a former special education teacher herself.

“Sarah builds relationships with both students and parents and uses her creativity to find ways to motivate reluctant learners,” said Hutchison, the mother of three school-aged children. “I would be

beyond ecstatic for my children to be taught by Sarah Blair.”

Enthusiasm and high spirits are watchwords for Blair, a 32-year-old who has taught special education at Picadome for three years. Previously, she taught third grade at Lexington Christian Academy.

“I wanted to come to Picadome because of the special education program,” Blair said. “It is a terrific school with a strong community.”

And strong academics. Last year in state testing, Picadome placed third among Fayette County elementary schools.

With her case load of 13 students, all of whom are mainstreamed, Blair teaches reading, writing and math and is a first-grade math co-teacher.

It makes for a busy, varied day that starts at 7:45 a.m. Good thing Blair is nimble as evidenced by her work with the school’s running program. She helps out with the Girls

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Empowered and Motivated to Succeed program, running 5Ks with the girls all over town. Blair also organized a Fun Run fund-raiser that raised $13,000 for the school.

“That shows her ability to go above and beyond for the students,” Hutchison said.

Blair routinely asks students for their after-school activity schedules so she can attend games and performances.

Said Hutchison: “She does much for Picadome inside and outside the classroom.”

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