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contents Out & About in the Bluegrass Camp Fair review; Writing Contest Winners; St. Joe’s Maternity Fair & BYB’s “Rapunzel.”

The Power of Play Free, unstructured play teaches kids social and problem-solving skills.

Happy Mother’s Day Our staff pays tribute to our favorite people – our moms.

Summer Camp Directory From Asbury to the YMCA, we’ve got all the camps for your kids.

Poolapalooza City pools kick off the summer swimming season.

Family Investing Tips Learn about a new strategy that fits the 21st century market.

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She Taught Me What Motherhood Means

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appy Mother’s Day, everyone. As you will see on Page 14, the staff at Lexington Family Magazine has marked this holiday with a tribute to motherhood.

That idea came from Adrian Rudd, our academic intern from UK who got the ball rolling by writing about her mother.

Everyone else followed suit and the result is a touching celebration to what motherhood means to our staff.

Some wrote about their mothers and others wrote about being a mother.

As heartfelt as all the tributes are, one has special meaning for me – my 23-yearold son’s homage to his mother, my wife, Dana Tackett.

She is my partner at Lexington Family Magazine and, more importantly, my partner in life.

I was not surprised by Jack’s sentiments.

I watched firsthand as Dana showed me what a loving, caring, supportive mother Dana, the best mother looked like. our son could have.

Through the first few years of Jack’s life, when Dana was the whole world to him, I saw true intimacy – and learned how physical it is.

I knew that Jack would grow into a man who was comfortable with intimacy, both physical and emotional, because of the intense connection he had with Dana.

As the days passed and the bond between them deepened, I saw each intimate moment as a kind of inoculation for Jack against future unhappiness.

And it has played out that way. As Jack states in his tribute to Dana, he is a confident person who has always seen the world as a friendly place.

My hope for Jack has always been that he would know and understand his feelings and have the capacity for enjoying his life.

He has turned out that way and much of the credit goes to Dana, who is the best mom Jack could have.

For that, both he and I, are grateful.

Happy Mother’s Day, Dana. 

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On the Cover Lauren Smith, 6-year-old daughter of Melanie and Scott of Lexington, loves looking for bugs in the beautiful flowers.

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CAMP FAIR 2015 Lexington Family Magazine’s 13th annual Summer Camps & Activities Fair was a blast for the more than 3,000 kids, parents and grandparents who attended.

The first 100 families lined up outside to enter the doors at 10 a.m. in hopes of being a winner of a two-night family vacation at Wilderness at the Smokies and family four-packs to Malibu Jack’s Family Fun Center.

While many families came early, they also stayed throughout the day and took advantage of the valuable information and resources they found inside the Fair.

The Fair featured 75 booths representing summer camps, health-care professionals, preschools, private schools, churches, cooking and family fun.

Visitors were entertained by live performances by talented kids from Tiger Kim’s Tae Kwon Do, Legacy All Sports and Images Model & Talent Agency.

If you missed the Camp Fair this year, be sure to check out the list of camps starting on Page 16.

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Writing Contest Winners Honored

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early 600 children in grades K-5 submitted stories for Lexington Family Magazine’s 11th annual Writing Contest, sponsored by Midway College.

Prizes to the winning authors were presented at the Summer Camps & Activities Fair in April in three grade categories, K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. Prizes were awarded to both boys and girls.

Midway College also presented a check for $250 to Early Learning Village in Frankfort, which at 62% of its enrollment had the highest percentage of participation.

Children let their imaginations run free as they told us what life would be like “If I Ruled the World…”

This proved to be a creative and fun story topic.

Children wrote about helping the hungry and poor, ending war, predicting the future and going back to the past to fix the problems of the world.

Entries were judged on how well they fit the theme, how creative they were

and how well they were written.

Winners received prizes from American Girl, BreyerFest, and Out of the Box games.

(For a complete list of winners and their essays, plus our honorable mention winners, please visit www.lexingtonfamily. com) Look for all the details on next year’s contest starting in January. Essays will be due at the end of March, 2016.

Midway College Executive Scott Fitzpatrick with Early Learning Village teacher Greg Foley. Below, winner McKenna Schrack receives an American Girl doll from Camp Fair Coordinator Lynne Willis of Lexington Family Magazine.

Writing Contest Winners 3 K-1st grade: Girls: Ainjini Patra (Glendover) Boys: Andrew Grace (Sandersville) 3 2nd-3rd grade: Girls: McKenna Schrack (Russell Cave)

Boys: Brady Wahl (Athen Chilesburg) 3 4th-5th grade: Girls: Retta Wheeler (Veritas Christian Academy) Boys: Jack Smoroske (Clays Mill). Y

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Maternity Fair Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East To Host Fair at Embassy Suites

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he Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, part of KentuckyOne Health, will host its 16th annual Maternity Fair on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites Lexington, located at 1801 Newtown Pike.

Festivities for the day will include interactive panel discussions with OB/ GYN physicians and other maternity and pediatric specialists.

“The Maternity Fair offers an excellent venue for future parents and families to learn about the community resources

available to support them during this exciting time in their lives,” said Denise Hundley, Administrator of the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East.

Giveaways and prizes will be distributed throughout the event.

One lucky attendee will win the grand prize, which includes free delivery at the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, covering out-of-pocket expenses up to $2,000, and a package of assorted goodies.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East Maternity Fair is the largest such event in Lexington. It attracted more than 1,200 visitors last year.

The fair is free and open to the public. Registration is available at KentuckyOneHealth.org/maternityfair.

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he Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trials come to Masterson Station Park on May 13-17, marking more than 50 years of Border collie trials in the Bluegrass.

This competition, nearly identical to the one in the popular movie “Babe,” is one of the longest-running and most prestigious trials in the country, typically drawing top handlers from across the United States.

All ages will be a witness to the working relationship between Border collies and their handlers.

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but must be leashed.

Info: www. bluegrassclassicsdt.com or (505) 867-1920.

In conjunction with the Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trials, Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival will run May 16-17 at the Lexington Lion’s Club Bluegrass Fairgrounds at Masterson Station Park, featuring the nation’s finest fiber artists.

Products and yard are for sale, and classes are available, including spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and more. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The event also showcases the Sheep and Kentucky Agriculture community,

featuring Kentucky Proud food products.

Admission is $3, children 12 & under are free.

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NEA Grant Allows LCT To Stage Bilingual Play

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hanks to a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Lexington Children’s Theater will present “Señora Tortuga”

by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce on Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. at Valley Park in Lexington.

The grant supports the funding necessary for the production, outreach, guestdirector and guest-designer.

“Señora Tortuga” is a bilingual play that follows the life of a young Latino boy as he struggles with self-sacrifice.

LCT will partner with Will Anglin, president of the Valley Park Activity Board, to bring the performance and workshop to Valley Park.

The show will be guestdirected by Mexico-born Adahli Aranda, founder and director of the Bluegrass Youth Ballet in Lexington.

“I am thrilled to be able to share a little bit of my own culture with the young communities in Kentucky,” Aranda said. “This is such a great story, it’s simple yet it has very complex social layers.”

With help from the grant provided by the NEA, LCT will host a free theater workshop before the play, starting at 2 p.m.

Info: 254-4546 or www. lctonstage.org.

LCT also has announced its performance schedule for the 2015-2016 season, which kicks off with “The Wizard of Oz” as the 14th annual Summer Family Musical.

Auditions will be Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, 1-5 p.m.

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The Necessity of Free, Unstructured Play

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ver the past 25 years, the amount of time children spend experiencing their world in real time – slowly, without being efficient or productive (both adult terms) – has decreased significantly, some say by more than 25%.

For children, play is important work.

And the best play consists of unstructured, voluntary, child-initiated activity.

As children explore the world around them, they develop their imaginations.

In the process, play teaches children dexterity, social skills and problemsolving, and it also provides time for quiet reflection and processing of events and emotions.

Structured activities, music lessons, even a little screen time are fine, but for the full development of children into the unique people they are meant to be, play is essential.

In order to keep a balance, parents have to actively choose unscheduled, unstructured time.

Here are a few simple ingredients for unstructured playtime for younger children: Squares of cloth or scarves Cardboard boxes (big ones are the most fun) Jump rope Shovel Buckets or cups Dolls or figures

For older children, add: Simple tools Nails Wood The question of supervision is best answered by your own common sense and good judgment.

Boundaries need to be set, and attention paid to safety.

In an age of helicopter parenting, the challenge is to be courageous and let go of fears largely blown out of proportion by the media.

As children grow, allow more responsibility within limits.

Play also provides bonding time and gives adults a chance to enjoy their children.

Children who feel connected to their parents misbehave less because they are getting the time and attention they need.

Everybody wins!

The simple act of playing alongside your small child, and of letting your older child direct play helps to build stronger minds, healthier bodies, and better relationships.

Take time… make time… for play! Y

Lesley Iwinski MD is a Lexington mother of three children, ages 18-24, 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@twc.com.

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luegrass Youth Ballet will present “Rapunzel” on Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House.

The BYB production is based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and is an original work of BYB Director Adalhi Aranda.

The family-friendly ballet will take audience members to new heights with its magic, vibrancy and choreography.

“Rapunzel” contains typical fairy tale themes such as enchantment, good versus evil, and the commonly sought after “happily ever after” ending.

Several characters in the Grimm Brothers’ tale illustrate the power of determination.

Just as the characters in Rapunzel are filled with determination in pursuit of a goal, so are Bluegrass Youth Ballet dancers.

Rapunzel cast is made up of 150 BYB dancers, ranging in age from 5-17. Guest professional dancer, Eddie Forehand of The Louisville Ballet, will dance the role of the Prince.

Tickets are $15-&18. Info: 233-3535 or bluegrassyouthballet. org. Y

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my new heartbeat Of all the tasks that come with preparing for a new baby, choosing a name is somehow simultaneously the best and the worst part.

I love the fun of scrolling through the Social Security website...

d i g i t a l May @ LexingtonFamily.com Parenting Questions Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page.

May Facebook Feedback Question: “What was your funniest occurrence of ‘Pregnancy Brain’”?

Answer our Facebook Feedback question and you could see your answer in the magazine!

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of others shouldn’t matter to you.

But once these comments are made, they tend to stick inside your head.

It’s hard to speak the name without remembering “serial

What I don’t love is the inevitable opinions you get when you make the mistake of revealing a name you like.

This is how the conversations tend to go:

killer” or “skank.”

Choosing a name is a huge responsibility for a parent.

If you are keeping your options open, the choices can be overwhelming and the reactions of your friends and family can be hard to deal with.

My husband suggested we keep our favorites just between us.

That way, no one can get in our heads and ruin a good name that we both like.

After all, it’s hard enough for two of us to agree on the perfect name.

Dealing with the opinions of anyone else is just exhausting.

Picking a Baby Name: The Joys and Woes

You: “I love the name Elizabeth.”

Other Person: “I knew a girl named Elizabeth in middle school and she was a huge skank.”

You: “I think we’ve decided on the name Joseph.”

Other Person: “There was a serial killer on the news the other night named Joseph.”

You: “We are thinking about the name Kimberly.”

Other Person: “Are you a big Kardashian fan?”

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May 9: Maternity Fair for The Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East. Visit vendor booths, hear from birth professionals and more from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike.

May 28: Car Seat Fitting Clinic. You must have a proper car seat to bring your baby home from the hospital. Make an appointment with the Safe Kids Coalition between 4-6 p.m. and let them help you install the seat correctly. Imani Family Life Center. Info: 323-1153.

May @ BabyBumpLexington.com Boy or Girl? Planning a Gender Reveal with family or friends? You could use balloons, cupcakes or even a piñata!

We’ll share some fun, festive ways to share the surprise of your baby’s gender.

Teething Tools: The arrival of baby’s first tooth can be exciting or excruciating. Learn the signs of teething and reviews of our favorite teething toys. Plus, enter to win a stylish teething necklace for mom on our Facebook page!

Parenting the Chronically-Ill Child: Mommy blogger Kellie Doligale shares her experience and advice on how to handle the stress of raising a child with a chronic condition.

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Summer Camp Programs June 1-5 Dinosaur World Pre-K: Triassic Tikes K-2: Jurassic Giants 3-5: Cretaceous Captains June 8-12 Making “Waves” Pre-K: Troughs K-2: Crests 3-5: Frequencies

Fun and educational camps that encourage children to use their imagination while participating in hands-on discovery activities.

Camps for PreK, K-2nd, 3rd – 5th grades. Each group of campers will participate in age appropriate activities relating to the week’s overall theme.

Camps begin at 9, with drop off as early as 8 am!

Full and half day camps are available. (Pre-K camps are only half day.)

June 15-19 Explosive Science Pre-K: Volcanoes K-2: Firecrackers 3-5: Rockets June 22-26 Eager Engineers Pre-K: Edisons K-2: Nobels 3-5: Teslas June 29 – July 3 Super Hero Role Models Pre-K: Robin Hoods K-2: Lincolns 3-5: Mandellas July 6-10 Marvelous Michelangelos Pre-K: Dabblers K-2: Apprentices 3-5: Maestros July 13-17 Astonishing Illusions Pre-K: Wee Wizards K-2: Warlocks 3-5: Sorcerers July 20-24 The Incredible Human Body Pre-K: Nares K-2: Phalanges 3-5: Gnathions July 27-31 Weird Science Pre-K: Frankensteins K-2: Cricks 3-5: Curies August 3-7 Space Adventures Pre-K: Explorers K-2: Surveyors 3-5: Apollos The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency, supports Explorium with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts

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Tributes to

“My mom has been a strong influence in my life. Now that I’m 20 and in college, I have a better appreciation for all she has done, and continues to do, for me.

She is always there for guidance, but she also gives me independence. Although I’m not on her level, I aspire to develop her amazing ability to listen, to love, and most importantly, to cook (especially her unforgettable chicken casserole).” – Adrian Rudd, Academic Intern

“Mother’s Day is such a sweet time to honor my mother and to be honored by my children. As a daughter, I look forward to this day each year to remind my mom that she is a beautiful part of my life. I am delighted with being showered with love and gratefulness by my own daughters on this day – and getting a day free from housework and cooking is definitely an added bonus!” – Lynne Willis, Events Coordinator

“Becoming a mother is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It filled a void I didn’t even understand and filled that space with a love I could never have imagined was possible. Being a Mom brought my favorite quote into reality. ‘No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you’re the only one who knows the sound of my heart from the inside.’ By Kristen Proby.” – Kari Mullins, Account Representative

“I’m a mother of two little boys ages 6 and 22 months. The adventures, dirt, bugs and little messes have become some of the best times of my life. I could have never imagined a better life than I have now. Many people would say that parents are supposed to be their children’s teacher, but my boys have taught me immensely more. One of my favorite quotes, “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a little while and their hearts forever.” – Natashia Derkach, Account Representative

“Growing up in a single-parent family, my two sisters, brother and I were very blessed.

Somehow, Mom found time to work two jobs, go to night school and raise her kids. I never understood why she was tired most of the time. Yep, I do now! She was great. We were not, but she loved us anyway. Thanks, Mom, for all you did.” – Gary Mazza, Account Representative

“I lost my mother two years ago to cancer.

But the greatest gift she gave to me was showing me how to be a wonderful and loving mom to my two sons, even now that they are grown men.” – Carla Hall, Office Manager

“The best thing about my mom is the fact that I can always count on her when she is needed. She’s always been there to make sure that everything is ok with me. Not only do I have a great mom but a fine set of aunts, who are always there, that I consider to be my second moms.” – Daniel Morgan, Graphic Designer

“What my mother means is so much more than words can express. Do you know that confidence you carry around with you, knowing that if you fail you will be caught by a safety net? Strong and supportive. That’s the feeling you get when you have a great mother. I remember growing up without a worry in the world. Everywhere I went I wanted my mother by my side and there she was. She’s taught me to be an adult. And one day I’ll make a great father.

Thanks ma.” – Jack Lynch, Son of Publisher Dana Tackett

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summer camps General Camps ALDERSGATE CAMP & RetreAt center 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 / www.aviationky.org BURNAMWOOD CAMP 900 Camp Burnamwood Road, Irvine, Ky. Info: (606) 494-9113 www.burnamwood.net/programs/summer-camp CAMP CO-OP Fayette Cooperating Preschool 3564 Clays Mill Road Info: 276-6350 / www.coopschool.org CAMP HOLLYMONT Black Mountain, N.C. / Info: (828) 686-5343 www.camphollymont.com THE CENTENARY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 2800 Tates Creek Road / Info: 266-4100 Lexcfm.com CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF THE BLUEGRASS 16 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

290 Alumni Dr. / 218-2322 / www.cdcbg.org FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp 380 J M Feltner Rd, London, Ky. / Info: 257-5582 North Central 4-H Camp 260 St. 1035, Carlisle, Ky. / Info: 257-5582 GirlwoRx Camp Baptist HealthwoRx Fitness and Wellness Center 161 Lexington Green Circle, Suite B2 Info: 260-4354 or tmoseley@bhsi.com. www.Baptisthealthlexington.com GOOD SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL 544 Sayre Ave. / Info: 255-9734 www.goodshepherddayschool.org GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd., Suite 145 Info: 278-4386 www.gymboreeclasses.com Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Camp Earl Wallace Conservation Camp Monticello, Ky. / Info: (800) 858-1549 fw.ky.gov KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS 628 Wellington Way / Info: 223-5574 3199 Custer Drive / Info: 272-8673

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2611 Wilhite Drive / Info: 276-2567 3600 Appian Way / Info: 273-221 www.kindercare.com LIFE ADVENTURE CENTER 570 Milner Road, Versailles Info: (859) 873-3271 www.lifeadventurecenter.org/camps.htm THE LITTLE GYM OF LEXINGTON EAST 3101 Richmond Road, Ste 309 / Info: 266-2266 www.thelittlegym.com/lexingtoneast NATIONAL ACADEMY 3500 Arbor Drive / Info: 273-3292 lexkydaycare.com PEPPERHILL FARM DAY CAMP 1127 Baker Lane, Nicholasville / Info: 277-6813 www.pepperhillkidz.com SALVATION ARMY 736 West Main Street Info: (859) 258-2582 Ext. 150 Boys and Girls Club Summer Day Camp Salvationarmylex.org TOODLE LANGA SUMMER CAMP Mary E. Fritsch Nature Center, Livingston, Ky. 50 Lair Street, Mt. Vernon, Ky. / Info: 489-2397

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summer camps 2015 Info: (502) 695-0744 www.frankfortchristian.org/royaladventures Immanuel Baptist Church Early Childhood Education Center 3100 Tates Creek Rd. / Info: 685-3237 www.ibcece.org Jessamine County Public Library Temporary location: 193 Computrex Drive, Nicholasville Info: (859) 885-3523 / www.jesspublib.org KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER School’s Out Science Camps 727 West Main St., Louisville Info: (502) 561-6100, ext. 6111 www.kysciencecenter.org LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CAMP FEATHERS Rose Campus / 450 W. Reynolds Rd. Info: 422-5700 or campfeathers@lexingtonchristian.org www.lexingtonchristian.org www.toodlelangasummercamp.weebly.com URBAN NINJA PROJECT National Academy Building 3500 Arbor Dr. / Info: (323) 541-3214 www.UrbanNinjaProject.com

COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER 540 W. Maxwell Street / Info: 684-4278 BRICKS 4 KIDZ – LEXINGTON Info: (859) 433-1515 www.bricks4kidz.com/lexingtonky

LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 140 E. Main St. / Info: 231-5534 www.lexpublib.org LIVING ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. / Info: 252-5222 www.lasclex.org

Wild Thyme Cooking School 1060 Chinoe Road, Suite 108, Chinoe Plaza Info: 523-2665 or wildthymecooking@gmail.com www.wildthymecooking.com

CAMP CARNEGIE Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning 251 W. Second St. / Info: 254-4175, ext. 21 www.carnegiecenterlex.org

WINSHAPE DAY CAMP Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Rd. / Info: 263-4633 x240 www.winshapelex.com

CAMP CURIOSITY AT THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL 1050 Lane Allen Road / Info: 278-0501 ext. 1208 www.campcuriosity.org

Midway COLLEGE 512 E Stephens St, Midway Info: (800) 952-4122 www.midway.edu/camps

CAMP INVENTION Info: (800) 968-4332 www.campinvention.org

NEWTON’S ATTIC 4974 Old Versailles Rd. Info: 368-7334 or NewtonsAttic@gmail.com www.newtonsattic.com

Academic Camps ACTIVE LEARNING SERVICES/USA CHESS Sayre School / 194 N. Limestone Info: (888) 652-4377 www.activelearningcamps.com ASBURY UNIVERSITY IMPACT U 1 Macklem Drive, Wilmore / (859) 858-3511 www.asbury.edu/impactu Awesome Inc 348 E. Main St. / Info: (502) 209-9960 Camps that teach kids how to code and create their own websites, mobile apps and video games.

Camps are capped at either 20 or 30 students. www.awesomeinc.org BETHUNE INSTITUTE/PLEASANT GREEN 18 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

CLUB SCIENTIFIC LEXINGTON Mary Queen of The Holy Rosary 605 Hill N’ Dale Road Info: (800) 399-8309 http://lexington.clubscientific.com

LOUISVILLE ZOO 1100 Trevillian Way / Info: 502-459-2181 www.louisvillezoo.org

PROVIDENCE MONTESSORI 1209 Texaco Road / Info: 255-7330 www.providencemontessoriky.org

THE CURIOUS EDGE 401 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 120 Info: 899-3343 www.thecuriousedge.com

SUMMER @ SAYRE 194 N. Limestone / Info: 254-1361 ext. 260/263 or 221-8423 www.sayreschool.org/summer@sayre

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond Info: (859) 622-1000 / Inner Space Camp www.eku.edu/live-think-existpsychology

STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL 423 Short St. / Info: 254-9257 www.sppslex.org

THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1349A US 421 South, Frankfort

SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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Learn. Build. Play.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS Ages 6–18

Full-day & halfday morning or afternoon options

Personalized instruction, small class size Design and build a project to learn skills including science/ engineering principles, the design process, and hand and power tool use...

Or, enjoy Legos, computer programming, digital arts, electronics, chemistry, biology and all things science!

4974 Old Versailles Rd.

859.368.7334 www.NewtonsAttic.com newtonsattic@gmail.com

Read with us this summer at the Library!

June 1-July 31

Sign-up June 1 to be a Summer Reader!

All six Library locations • Infants to Adults • Win prizes • Free programs with y Live Animals y Bright Star Children's Theater y Costumed book characters & super heros y Hooked on Science y Local heros (police, fire, etc.)

School reading counts toward your reading time

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2780 Clays Mill Rd. / Info: 277-0503 www.lexingtonsummit.org TUTORING CLUB OF LEXINGTON 3061 Fieldstone Way / Info: 224-1020 www.tutoringclub.com TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3900 Rapid Run Dr. / Info: 271-0079 www.trinitylex.org UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 105 Taylor Education Building Info: (859) 494-4224 The See Blue STEM Camp www.education.uky.edu/STEM/content/ seebluestemcamp WALNUT HILL DAY SCHOOL 575 Walnut Hill Road / Info: 263-2807 www.eku.edu/live-think-existpsychology WATERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 204 S. Lexington Ave, Wilmore / (859) 858-0558 www.facebook.com/LivelyLittleLearners

Pools to Open in May

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ou know it is summer when pools open for the season. The Castlewood, Southland, Tates Creek and Woodland aquatic centers officially open on Saturday, May 23, at noon. All remaining pools will open on Saturday, May 30.

The season will kick off with Poolapalooza at Southland Aquatic Center on Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Along with free admission, the event features music, door prizes and children’s games.

The city’s aquatic centers are state-of-the-art facilities and include bath houses, concession areas (grills at Southland and Woodland), water play areas for children 10 & under, outdoor play area, playgrounds, slides, diving boards (3-meter board at Woodland), grassy beach areas for sunning and zero-depth entry/exit.

After opening day, operating hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, except for Southland, which is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 1-8 p.m. on Sunday. Pool passes for the 2015 season will be available and can be purchased at any aquatic center during operating hours throughout the summer. The cost is $40 for a single pool pass. Info: 288-2973. Y

Art Camps BLUEGRASS YOUTH BALLET 1595 Mercer Rd. Suite 150 / Info: 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.org BROADWAY BOUND SUMMER CAMPS UK Opera Theatre / UK Campus Info: 494-3937 http://academyforcreativeexcellence.com/ broadway-bound-summer-camps/ Cut and Paste Craft Studio 220 Ruccio Way, Ste. 180 Info: 489-5273 www.cutandpastecraftstudio.com DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL 1600 Man o’ War Boulevard / Info: 381-3546 Drama Summer Camp Explorium Summer CampS 440 West Short St. / Info: 258-3253 explore@explorium.com www.explorium.com IMAGES MODEL & TALENT AGENCY 2401 Regency Rd., Ste. 303 / Info: 273-2301 www.imagesmodelagency.com

Free Friday Flicks

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ring your family to Jacobson Park to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Free Friday Flicks on Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Activities include face painting, a petting zoo, special entertainment and the movie starting at dark. Bring your own lawn chairs and blanket, and pack a picnic dinner or visit vendors on-site. Pets are not allowed in the event area for the safety of others.

The season runs through June 26 with a rain date on July 10. Info: 2882900. Y

2250 Clays Mill Road / Info: 433-7307 LEXINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE 418 West Short St. / Summer Theatre School www.lctonstage.org LEXINGTON BALLET COMPANY 161 N. Mill St. / Info: 233-3925 info@lexingtonballet.org www.lexingtonballet.org

KENTUCKY MUDWORKS 825 National Ave / Info: 389-9681 www.kentuckymudworks.com

Lexington Dance Factory 3120 Pimlico Parkway, Suite 118 Info: 859-271-0581 www.lexingtondancefactory.com

LEXINGTON CATHOLIC DRAMA CAMP

LEXINGTON MUSIC EDUCATION

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274 Southland Dr., Ste. 205 Info: 513-0304 www.lexingtonmusiceducation.com LOUISVILLE BALLET SCHOOL Summer Dance Programs 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 MIDWAY COLLEGE

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summer camps 2015 CAMP CALVARY ADVENTURE CAMP 475 Camp Calvary Lane, Mackville Info: (859) 375-4376 www.kycampcalvary.com CAMP HAPPY DAYS 333 College Street, Bowling Green Info: (270) 393-3284 www.bgky.org/bgpr/specialpopulation.php DIABETES FUN CAMP FOR CHILDREN Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. Info: 323-5404, Option 8 www.facebook.com/events/1384684701855735/ HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS CAMPS Info: 277-2700 www.hospicebg.com

513 E Stephens Street, Midway Info: 846-5872 Art & Theatre Camps www.midway.edu/camps

RELIGIOUS CAMPS

MUSIKGARTEN OF LEXINGTON, INC. 121 Malabu Drive, #1 & #2 / Info: 245-5887 www.musikgartenoflexington.com

Bluegrass Christian Camp 7463 Athens-Boonesboro Road Info: 263-5239 bluegrasschristiancamp. org/#/home

NORTHEAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 990 Star Shoot Parkway Info: (859) 299-1251 Ext. 251 NCClex.org

CAMP CALVARY CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP 475 Camp Calvary Lane, Mackville Info: (859) 375-4376 Kycampcalvary.com

PIANO CAMP, SIMPLY PIANO 585 West Second Street, Suite 204 Info: (859) 940-3862

Camp Shalom 3375 Newman Rd. / Info: 268-0672 camp@jewishlexington.org www.jewishlexington.org

CAMP SHAKESPEARE Louisville campus: St. Francis, 233 W. Broadway Frankfort Campus: Liberty Hall Historic Site 202 Wilkinson St., Frankfort Lexington Campus: Sayre School 194 North Limestone Street Info: (502) 574-9900 or education@kyshakespeare.com http://kyshakespeare.com

ParksandRecreation Lexington Parks & Recreation Camps Info: 288-2928 www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=1417 RICHMOND PARKS & REC Summer Fun Adventure Camp Parks & Rec. Center and Lake Reba Park Info: (859) 623-8753 http://richmond.ky.us

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THE CATHEDRAL DOMAIN 800 Highway 1746, Irvine, Ky. Info: (606) 464-8254 www.cathedraldomain.org FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 1000 Tates Creek Rd / Info: 268-0108 www.faithlutheranchurch.com

Scout Camps Boy Scouts of America McKee Scout Reservation, Jeffersonville, Ky. http://theresapatchforthat.com/summercamp/# Wilderness Road Girl Scouts 2277 Executive Dr. / Info: 293-2621 or (800) 475-2621 / www.gskentucky.org

Special Needs Camps

IDEA CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE 1*2*1 Tutoring of the Bluegrass and the Carnegie Center 251 W. Second St. / Info: (606) 276-7423 KENTUCKY LIONS CLUB 1480 Pine Tavern Road, Lebanon Junction Info: (502) 833-3554 For Vision Impaired, Blind and Hearing Impaired or Deaf LEXINGTON HEARING & SPEECH CENTER 350 Henry Clay Blvd. / Info: 268-4545 www.lhscky.org SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Camp Seton 740 Summerhill Dr. / Info: 273-7827 www.allabilitiescamp.blogspot.com

Sports Camps ALL SPORTS Baylor SCHOOL All Sports Camps 171 Baylor School Road Chattanooga / Info: (423) 267-8505 www.baylorschool.org/summer/sports-camps/ I AM 3RD SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Locations vary www.lexcfm.com/#/recreation/summer-camps LCA Athletic Development Camp 450 West Reynolds Road / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org LCA Cheer Camp 450 West Reynolds Road / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org

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| LearningRx |

Brain Training Can Ease The Effects of Aging

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s years go by, many seniors experience the hardships of an aging

mind.

Each day can present new challenges as older adults attempt to stay mentally sharp.

While some seniors play Sudoku and solve crossword puzzles to stay sharp, there is an alternative that presents lasting, powerful results: brain training.

The brain trainers at LearningRx provide tests to each client that help locate areas of weakness.

From there, the trainers develop unique programs that help strengthen areas of

t Logic & Reasoning t Auditory Processing t Long-Term Memory t Visual Processing The program offers guidance to target and strengthen all seven skill groups.

With one-on-one instruction, trainers provide a personalized curriculum dedicated to success.

Brain training works because of the brain’s neuroplasticity.

Because the mind is able to adapt and expand, the specialists at LearningRx target areas of concern and craft a dedicated curriculum for each client.

LearningRx uses trageted exercises to revitalize neural pathways in the brain to reduce the roadblocks of old age. need.

The brain is a muscle – like any other muscle in the body.

If you don’t use it, you lose it.

Without exercise, the mind’s abilities are weakened, leading to daily frustrations.

Simple tasks like remembering phone numbers, driving and socializing can become exasperating.

Brain training works to reduce the roadblocks of old age.

LearningRx focuses on seven areas of cognitive ability: t Attention t Working Memory t Processing Speed

Unlike tutoring or mental games, the curriculum works to reconstruct neural pathways and create more efficient memory skills, comprehension and reasoning.

Current research indicates that the benefits of brain training extend beyond daily life, and there is a link between brain training and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s.

LearningRx offers an affordable solution to the negative effects of aging.

With the right training that leads to revitalized neural pathways, older adults can enhance their lives. Y

LearningRx - Lexington South 185 Pasadena Dr. #115, Lexington (859) 373-0002 www.learningrx.com/lexington-south

April 10 – July 5, 2015 presents

NATURE CONNECTS® LEGO® Brick Sculptures Revisit childhood!

Marvel at whimsical LEGO brick sculptures inspired by nature and created using 464,770 LEGO bricks.

FREE with Zoo admission.

Adventure Ropes Courses MAY AT THE ZOO

Presented by McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana Details at Louisvillezoo.org/events.

FREE with Zoo admission unless noted.

Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 9, 8 a.M.

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McDonald’s® Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11

Moms receive FREE admission.

LEGO® Brick Bash

May 30 & 31, 11 a.M. – 2 p.M. Learn about animal builders, enjoy live music, judge LEGO Brick contest finalists and more!

OPEN DAILY YEAR ROUND! Now through September 27 10 am – 5 pm (stay until 6 pm) LOUISVILLEZOO.ORG

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summer camps 2015 LEXINGTON ICE CENTER Mini Golf & Ice Skating Camp 560 Eureka Springs Dr. / Info: 619-6228 www.lexingtonicecenter.com MCCALLIE SPORTS CAMPS 500 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn Info: (800) 672-2267 http://mccalliesummercamps.com TRANSYLVANIA ALL SPORTS CAMP 300 N. Broadway / Info: kdunaway@transy.edu www.transysports.com

ARCHERY Camp Midway Archery Clinic 512 E Stephens St, Midway Info: 846-4421 www.midway.edu

BASEBALL LEXINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2250 Clays Mill Road / Info: 277-7183 Hitting Camp: June 22-24 / 9 a.m.-noon / $100 General Skills Camp: June 15-17 / 9 a.m.-noon $100 / Lexingtoncatholic.com

BASKETBALL ASBURY UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMPS 1 Macklem Drive, Wilmore / (859) 858-3511 www.asburyeagles.com/f/Summer_Camps.php LCA Basketball Camp 450 West Reynolds Road / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org

MIDWAY BASKETBALL CAMPS Camp Midway Basketball Clinic 512 E. Stephens St, Midway www.midway.edu/camps JOHN CALIPARI BASKETBALL CAMPS UK campus www.ukathletics.com/camps/ MATTHEW MITCHELL’S UK HOOPS BASKETBALL CAMP UK campus / Info: 257-6046 www.ukathletics.com/camps/ Transylvania Camps Brian Lane Basketball Camp 300 N. Broadway / Info: 223-8256 www.transysports.com/camps/brian_lane-s _translyvania_basketball_camp Transylvania Girls Basketball Camp 300 N. Broadway / Info: 859-233-8638 www.transysports.com/camps/translyvania_ 24 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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Equestrian Asbury University Horse Camp One Macklem Drive, Wilmore Info: (859) 858-3511 July 27-30 / 12:45-4 p.m. $175 www.asbury.edu/academics/departments/hper/ equine-center/programs/summer-horse-camp

STARTING NEW AT GOLF (SNAG) Keene Run Golf Club hpgolfacademy.com WILDCAT GOLF ACADEMY University Golf Club / Info: 257-1814 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

GYMNASTICS

MIDWAY COLLEGE 512 E. Stephens St. Midway / 846-5775 www.midway.edu/camps

KENTUCKY GYMNASTICS CAMP Nutter Field House Gymnasium Girls / Ages: 7-18 / Info: 257-6483 www.ukathletics.com/camps

Moss Landing Summer Horse Camp 505 Millersburg Cynthiana Road, Paris (859) 484-2349 or patenaudenicole@gmail.com www.mosslandingky.com/summer-camp.html

LEGACY ALL SPORTS 261 Ruccio Way / Info: 977-8862 www.legacyallsports.com

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

FOOTBALL Lexington Catholic High School 2250 Clays Mill Road / 720-524-7139 or info@heartpowerinc.org http://heartpowerinc.org/events/champ-camp/ LCA Football Camp 450 West Reynolds Road / Info: 422-5700 Grades K-8 / June 15-17 / 9 a.m.-noon / $100 www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON TIGERS FOOTBALL CAMP Dixie Park / 559-9445 Kytigersfootball.com

GOLF ATHENS GOLF ACADEMY 4400 Athens Boonsboro Rd. / Info: 263-2125 www.athensgolfcenter.com LCA Golf Camp University Golf Club / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org MAN O WAR GOLF CAMPS 1201 Man O’War Blvd. / Info: 259-4653 www.manowargolf.com MEGA JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS Info: 494-6652 Keene Run Golf Club & Champion Trace Course, Hpgolfacademy.com

LACROSSE ASBURY UNIVERSITY LACROSSE CAMPS 1 Macklem Drive, Wilmore / (859) 858-3511 www.asburyeagles.com/f/Summer_Camps.php

MARTIAL ARTS Dr. Kim’s World Taekwondo Academy 3601 Palomar Centre Drive Info: 296-0088 www.tigerkimtkd.com

SOCCER ASBURY UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMPS 1 Macklem Drive, Wilmore / (859) 858-3511 www.asburyeagles.com/f/Summer_Camps.php British Soccer Camps t Beaumont Center Family YMCA Mt. Tabor Park, 550 Elk Lake Dr. t Summer at Sayre Sayre Athletic Complex, 300 Canebrook Road t Jessamine County YMCA Centennial Park, 6520 Harrodsburg Rd., Wilmore t Winchester Youth Soccer League Kroger Youth Soccer Complex 2583 VanMeter Rd, Winchester Info: (859) 745-4021 t Paris Bourbon County YMCA Youth Soccer Martin Luther King Boulevard, Paris t Georgetown FC Georgetown FC Soccer Complex, Georgetown t Mercer County Youth Soccer Anderson-Dean Community Field, Harrodsburg t Anderson Independent Youth Soccer Assn.

Anderson County Park, Lawrenceburg t Mt. Sterling Parks and Recreation Easy Walker Park, 1395 Osborn Rd., Mt. Sterling www.challengersports.com

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Lexington Ballet Company

2015 BRIAN LANE Transylvania Basketball Camps

Summer Intensive Junior Intensive

June 7-9 & 10-12 High School Team Camp

June 8 – 26

Ballet Master Class

June 22-25 Boys and Girls Day Camp age 7-14

May 11 – 15

Open Ballet

July 12-15 Boys Overnight/Day Camp age 9 – 16

May – July

Private Lessons

For more information:

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

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The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Lexington Ballet Company with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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summer camps 2015 CENTRE COLLEGE Boys SOCCER CAMP 600 W. Walnut Street, Danville Info: (859) 238-5200 / BurchSoccerCamps.com CENTRE COLLEGE GIRLS SOCCER CAMP 600 W. Walnut Street, Danville Info: (859) 238-5554 Abcsportscamps.com/centresoccercamps

SWIMMING UK SUMMER SWIM CAMP University of Kentucky Splash Camp / Info: 257-8915 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

LEXINGTON CATHOLIC VOLLEYBALL CAMP 2250 Clays Mill Road / Info: 277-7183 www.Lexingtoncatholic.com

TENNIS

LCA Volleyball Camp 450 West Reynolds Road / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org

LCA Soccer Camp 450 West Reynolds Road / Info: 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org

LCA TENNIS CAMPS Rose Campus Varsity Tennis Courts www.lexingtonchristian.org

UK Volleyball Camps Memorial Coliseum www.ukathletics.com/camps/

Lexington Catholic School 2250 Clays Mill Road / Info: 433-7307 www.lexingtoncatholic.com/summer_youth_ camps.html

LEXINGTON TENNIS CLUB All Sports camp 410 Redding Road / Info: 272-4546 joanne@ltctennis.com www.ltctennis.com

LYSA SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS Dunbar High School / Man O’War Blvd.

Info: 223-5632 www.lysa.org Camp Midway Soccer Clinic 512 E. Stephens St, Midway www.midway.edu/camps UK SOCCER University of Kentucky / Info: 257-0176 www.ukathletics.com/camps/

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Wildcat Tennis Camp UK Boone Center / Info: 420-7290 http://uknow.uky.edu/content/2015-wildcat-tenniscamp

VOLLEYBALL ASBURY UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CAMPS 1 Macklem Drive, Wilmore / (859) 858-3511 www.asburyeagles.com/f/Summer_Camps.php

YMCA CAMPS YMCA of Central Kentucky Info: 226-0063 www.ymcacky.org/camp SCOTT COUNTY LOCATION Scott County YMCA 160 East Main, Georgetown / (502) 863-4841 www.ymcacky.org/camp YMCA CAMP PIOMINGO (Overnight Camp) Children with ADHD and Food Allergies welcome (502) 587-9622 or (800) 411-5822 www.ymcacampiomingo.org Y

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health

If You Want Good Brain Health As You Age...

Play Video Games!

played and challenged their ability to process information quickly.

The other group of adults had no change to their daily routine.

At the end of the study, researchers concluded that the games slowed the decline of people’s balance and walking speed. aming developers partnered G with neurologists at the University of California, San

When you think of video games, you probably picture a teen with bloodshot eyes sitting in a dark basement furiously punching his fingers on a controller.

But older adults playing video games?

Probably not.

However, research from at least three recent studies has shown that video games help improve cognitive function, balance and even well-being in older adults. Technology, it seems, is not just for the young but for people of all ages.

Retirement communities capitalized on the Wii craze a few years ago, using the interactive video game for exercise classes and recreational activities such as bowling. These games helped keep residents active, engaged their minds and provided much needed social interaction.

Studies show that movement, mind games and social activity are crucial in reversing the so-called “normal” signs of aging such as mental and physical decay.

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Bari Lewis, the Director of Education and Advocacy for Kentucky, has monitored the research closely and is encouraged by the results but points out that success has come with older adults in good brain health.

“Video games keep healthy brains healthy,” she said. “The games wake up neural pathways and bring energy to the brain.” he studies that caught her attention T measured the impact brain training video games have on older adults.

The University of Chicago discovered that brain stimulating video games lead to better gait and balance.

After forming two groups of older adults, one played a digital game that increased in difficulty each time they

Francisco to develop a driving game called NeuroRacer, which measures the player’s ability to simultaneously drive a car and identify road signs.

The game works by strengthening cognitive skills and pushes players harder after each level is mastered.

After the study, researchers discovered that the game improved cognitive function in older adults. In addition, their brain activity began to resemble that of a young adult’s.

North Carolina State researchers took the same concept as UCSF but measured how gaming affected the player’s psyche rather than cognitive function.

The study performed at N.C. State revealed that those who played video games experienced greater happiness and lower indications of depression. And those who did not tended to report more negative emotions and elevated signs of depression.

This research prompted Lewis, of the local Alzheimer’s association, to encourage new technology for her 77-year-old mother. When she bought one of the latest Apple models and requested a smart phone, Lewis was all for it.

“I think we should encourage our aging parents to pursue technology just like we would encourage other hobbies like traveling and learning a musical instrument,” Lewis said.

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Finance

Time for a New Way of Investing Buy & Hold No Longer Works

By Jason Veinot

THE PROBLEM: The Paradigm Has Shifted

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sset Allocation, is based on “Modern Portfolio Theory” (1952)by the Nobel Prize winner Harry Markowitz and is the most widely recognized and popular approach to investing.

This strategy is built on the premise of combining unrelated assets to produce an expected return with the least amount of risk based on historical trends.

And many economists now believe it no longer works.

A good example supporting this belief is the Permanent Portfolio, developed by investment analyst Harry Browne.

This popular approach simplified traditional asset allocation by splitting a portfolio evenly between stocks,

bonds, metals (gold) and cash.

From 1983 to 2012, only four years produced a negative return, including no losing years back to back.

But in 2013 and 2014, the strategy produced negative returns even as the stock market was positive both years.

Five factors have created a new paradigm in investing: 1) Bonds Have Bottomed Out Because of historically low interest rates, bond prices, which move in the opposite direction of interest rates, can go no higher.

Worse, they will now fall when rates move up.

2) Fixed Investments Pay Too Little Low interest rates mean low yields for cash.

3) 401ks Have Altered the Market The influx of billions of dollars from millions of U.S. workers has changed

the dynamic of the market, leading to the first decade in history (2000–2010) to produce a negative return and see two market declines of 50% or more.

4) Gold Is No Longer a Hedge With multiple investments available now for trading in gold, it often no longer moves in the opposite direction of stocks.

5) High Frequency Trading HFT, which relies on computers to invest millions of orders in seconds, now accounts for 70% of all trades, disrupting traditional approaches to investing.

As Harvard endowment manager Mohamed El-Erian said in 2009: “Diversification alone is no longer sufficient to temper risk. In the past year, we saw virtually every asset class hammered. You need something more to manage risk well.”

THE SOLUTION: Risk On, Risk Off

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ebane Faber, author of the best-selling book, “The Ivy Portfolio,” wrote a popular research paper entitled “Tactical Asset Allocation.

This paper outlined a simple technique to avoid holding positions in a Bear market through the use of a “Moving Average Crossover” system.

This system is designed to help investors determine when they should be “Risk-On” (in the market) and “Risk-Off” (out of the market).

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market trend changes.

A common method to determine when a potential shift may be occurring is by following the price of a stock or index in relation to an “average” of that price.

Had you purchased an exchange traded fund (ETF) of the S&P 500 (Ticker: SPY) in February 1995 and held

until now, you would have participated in all of the funds moves up and down along the way.

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Don't Wait to Ask for Hospice Care

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nderstandably, most people avoid thinking about hospice care.

But what if choosing this form of care could actually improve the quality of life for your loved one?

If you know someone who is seriously ill and could benefit from hospice care, it’s important to get that care as early as possible.

Staff members at Hospice of the Bluegrass understand your reluctance and fear of the unknown.

The hospice team will work with your loved one to provide comfort and care so that your family can have more quality time together.

Hospice of the Bluegrass receives referrals from many sources: patients themselves, their family or friends, other healthcare providers such as physician offices, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health and other providers.

Once Hospice receives a referral, staff members contact the patient’s

personal physician to ensure that the patient is eligible for admission.

HOB then contacts the patient and/or family/ caregiver to set up a time to meet and explain Hospice’s services.

At the time of admission, the hospice interdisciplinary team will complete a comprehensive assessment of the patient/family needs.

The team will then develop a plan of care specific to the individual needs of each patient/family.

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a portion of the markets downside.

Make Money When the Market Falls With the availability of multiple “inverse funds” (investments that increase when the market falls), any investor can “short” the market (make money when prices decline.)

Professional investors have used these funds for years but not so with the general public.

Going back to our example, had you purchased an inverse index fund rather than moving funds to cash when prices moved under the average, you would have added the opportunity to potentially profit as the market declined.

However, just like a regular index fund can lose money when the market moves south, inverse funds can also lose money if the market jumps to the upside.

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Embrace the New Paradigm The stock market has changed dramatically over the last 50 years, and yet many financial advisors and individual investors continue to use the same traditional methods that some now consider flawed.

This simplified technical approach to determine when to be “Risk-On” (in the market) and “Risk-Off” (out of the market) is an alternative to traditional methods and may be appropriate for some investors.

Let us know if you would like to understand more about this approach and see if it may benefit your situation. Y Jason Veinot is a financial author, former radio show host, and owner of Enhanced Capital, LLC, a consulting firm that helps individuals manage their life savings in the new economy with an active investment approach. Should you have any questions or desire a review of your situation, please contact Jason directly at 231.6622 or info@enhancewealth.com.

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A Cure for the Struggling Student

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Your bright child is underachieving at school. Homework is a struggle and he doesn’t seem to try.

He doesn’t remember what he has read.

His handwriting is sloppy, and he’s a poor speller.

Worse, he just seems to hate school.

For years, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, has heard these complaints from parents.

“They are describing the symptoms.

We want to discover the causes of this behavior,” Dr. Graebe said.

Often, the problem lies with the child’s visual system, which is more than just eyesight. Reading an eye chart is only one part of the visual system.

To succeed at school, a student needs Dr. Rick Graebe Family Eyecare Associates & Children’s Vision and Learning Center 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles www.myfamilyvision.com / 859.879.3665

a well functioning visual system, especially because up to 85% of schoolwork is taught visually.

In order to read well, a child’s eyes need to be able to focus, point accurately and work in tandem as they track across the page.

In addition, the visual system must integrate with the body’s other senses, and the brain must perceive and process the information fluidly.

When you read well, it’s like a movie going on in your head.

And all of these developmental skills are learned. If inefficiencies in the visual system develop, a child will fall behind in school.

For years, Dr. Graebe has seen struggling students transformed by Vision Therapy, which is a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body.

Treatment follows testing that isolates and evaluates necessary reading skills such as eye pointing and tracking, and processing efficiency.

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students regularly report a gain of three years in the classroom.

And the treatment is fun. Children play pencil and puzzle games, they bounce and handle balls, walk on balance beams and perform other activities that involve balance.

"It's like the movie ‘Karate Kid,’" Dr. Graebe said. "Kids do exercises that seem to have nothing to do with reading and then they say, 'Hey, I'm reading better.'"

Vision Therapy works differently from tutoring because it improves the underlying skills necessary for good reading skills.

Dr. Graebe likens trying to succeed with an inefficient visual system to a child trying to run with 20-pound weights on his ankles. Unless, those weights are removed, the student will eventually fall behind.

“The fact that we can help children reach their potential is why I get up in the morning,” Dr. Graebe said.

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Stings: Prevention Is Best Medicine

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ith the arrival of spring and warm weather, children and insects return to the great outdoors. Invariably, some of those insects will bite or sting some of those children.

Bites from insects tend to leave small, red, hive-like bumps on the skin. Some will have a tiny indentation or blisters in the middle where the bite actually occurred.

Stings from insects tend to be painful for one to two hours and then itchy.

Redness around the sting often will last for three days and swelling for seven days.

In rare cases (about 0.4% of bee stings in children), anaphylaxis can occur.

Symptoms include swelling of the eyes, lips and tongue; throat or chest tightness; wheezing or respiratory distress; dizziness; or fainting.

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency, so 911 should be called in this case.

Stings come most commonly from honey bees. Other stinging insects include bumblebees, certain ants and wasps.

and pull it firmly and steadily outward.

Honeybee stingers are often left in Lyme disease is spread by the deer the skin after a sting. They should be tick, which usually must be attached to removed by scraping them off laterally a person for 24-48 hours before the with a card of some sort. disease is transmitted.

Bites and stings can be treated with Even then, only about 1.4% of people regular washing with soap and water. bitten by a deer tick in an area that is high Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help risk for Lyme disease go on to contract it. give pain relief. Cold compresses may Prevention is easier than treatment of also help. bites or stings. Tuck in clothing and wear Itching and redness will often respond shoes and socks outdoors. to over-the-counter antihistamines such Wear gloves for yard work. Insect as diphenhydramine. Over-the-counter repellents can be helpful – many contain corticosteroid cream may also help.

10-30% DEET, while others may contain Seek medical attention for large picaridin or lemon eucalyptus oil. or persistent (more than three days) Empty any items outside that contain redness or swelling of the bite or sting. standing water. Regularly treat pets, Stings inside the mouth should also be furniture and carpets for fleas when professionally evaluated. applicable. Y Most insect bites are from mosquitoes.

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We had a mother sobbing because of the difficulties her child was facing in school.

The mother had helped with homework, worked on reading and met with the teacher.

Still, her child continues to struggle without any hope for a solution.

That same day we had one of our college students, who is repeating classes in an attempt to replace failing grades, come in ecstatic.

She made a 98 on her statistics exam!

She did not initially believe we could help her. We had to earn her trust.

She had been to other “tutors.”

The key difference at The Curious Edge?

She had never experienced a clinical intervention that addressed the reason she was struggling academically.

She could not retain the information she studied.

She could not remember what she read, and her homework took forever.

As soon as we identified the cause for her struggle, we started filling her toolbox with essential skills needed for academic success.

She clearly had the ability to score a 98 in statistics. She had lacked the tools to achieve that outcome.

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We do not use a “one size fits all” cure for academic struggles.

Each treatment plan is based on that student’s diagnosis, strengths and weaknesses, learning style and best-practice intervention models.

We have a body of data to show how we have helped students become more efficient and successful learners.

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* Boyd Orchards

1396 Pinckard Pike / (859) 873-3097 www.boydorchards.com Boyd Orchards is a 60-acre farm located off Versailles Road. Open May through November, the orchard offers a variety of fresh fruits and family fun.

Festivals in September and October offer hay rides, pony and train rides, live music, cornmaze adventures and pumpkin patch visits. Kids also can enjoy the playground that features a 90-foot slide, hay castle and a tree house.

Shop for fresh local produce from the market or spend quiet time in the orchard picking your own. The Apple Blossom Cafe serves lunch daily and offers a selection of seasonal treats like the best-selling Apple Cider Donuts.

* Bluegrass Railroad Museum

175 Beasley Road / (859) 873-2476 www.bgrm.org Operating out of the Woodford County Park, the museum offers an 11-mile, 90-minute train ride throughout the horse farms of Central Kentucky.

Special train rides include the Ronald McDonald Clown train, Picnic Train, Halloween Haunted ride and Santa Claus ride through Dec. 20. Visit the museum for displays of railroad history or purchase gifts at the museum gift store.

* Three Chimneys Farm

1981 Old Frankfort Pike (859) 873-7053 www.threechimneys.com This Midway farm has managed the careers of some of the top stallions in the history of American Thoroughbread breeding such as Seattle Slew and 38 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Dynaformer. The farm also was involved with the breeding and or racing careers of the stellar mares Hidden Lake, Pompeii, Gorgeous and Miss Keller. Tours are available through October at 1 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

*Jack Jouett House Histoiric Site

www.woodfordtheatre.com Woodford Theatre is located inside the Falling Springs Recreational Center.

In addition to providing four or five productions a year, the theatre has events happening year round like the 24hour Theatre Project, Summer Academy, The Girl Project and other workshops.

The performance schedule for the 20142015 season concludes with the musical, “Ain’t Misbehavin.’” Performances are May 8-10, May 15-17 and May 22-24.

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(859) 846-4413 meetmeinmidway.com Midway has become a dining destination and is home to some of the best restaurants in Central Kentucky.

Before or after dining, enjoy many of the unique shops on East Main Street.

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255 Craig’s Creek Road www.jouetthouse.org (859) 873-7902 Visit the home of Jack Jouett, known as a hero of the American Revolution after he warned Thomas Jefferson * Life Adventure of 250 approaching British troops. Enjoy Center group tours of the 570 Milner Rd / (859) 873-3271 house, cemetery, www.lifeadventurecenter.org colonial herb garden, Life Adventure Center quilt square and is a unique experience of native trees. Events discovery and development that happening through includes a Challenge Course, September include Environmental Education, Revolutionary Kids Equine and Wilderness Day, Frontier Day, Living. Life Adventure and Jack Jouett Center engages, educates, and Patriot Day. empowers community members to build respect,

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May calendar Friday

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Baby Moon: Mama & Baby Yoga. 10-11:15 a.m.

Moms and newborns through crawling. Drop-in $14, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class. “Race and Relay.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5.

Free with general admission of $8 per person.

Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 members, $18 non-members.

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

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “Rapunzel.”

7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. $15-$18.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info 271-4472.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Registration open for: Adult Tennis League through June 20. Age 15 & up. $40 per person. Info: 288-2914; Adult Tennis Clinic through June 26. Ages 15 & up. $40 per session. Info: 288-2914; Youth Tennis Clinics through June 26. Ages 6-15. $40 per session.

Info; 288-2914; Tennis Team through May 29.

Grades 6-12. $40 per session. Info: 288-2914.

Adult Co-ed League & Sand Volleyball through May 22. $100 per team. Info: 288-2915. Adult Co-ed Kickball League through May 22. $125 per team. Info: 288-2915. Register online at lexingtonky.gov/parks, or mail or drop off at Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Kentucky Horse Park: Bits & Pieces of Saddlebred History: Recent Donations & Special 40 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Selections American Saddlebred Museum. Open through Jan. 31, 2016. Info: 259-2746. Equine Treasures of the Bluegrass. Open through Nov. 1. International Museum of the Horse. Info: 259-4232. Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association Spring Show. May 1 & 2. Covered Arena. Info: 225-5674.

Newport on the Levee: Ride the Ducks, cruise down the Ohio River aboard an amphibious vehicle. Daily through November 8. $13-$18. Info: (859) 815-1439.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10:30-10:55 a.m. Ages 2-3. 231-5500.

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The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Just the Facts, Mom! A Lamaze-based, one-day abbreviated version of the 4-week childbirth class series. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 per couple.

Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon.

Recommended for ages 3-6. $10 per child.

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

Living Arts & Science Center: Explore Printmaking Process. 10 a.m.-noon May 2, 9 & 16. Grades 3-5. $45 members, $55 nonmembers. Rembrandt Smiles portrait painting

class. 10 a.m.-noon May 2, 9 & 16. Grades K-2. $45 members, $55 non-members. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 10-11:15 a.m. All trimesters welcome. Drop-in $14, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Senior Naturalist “Wildflower Walk.” 10 a.m. Free. Registration required.

McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Volunteer Saturday, invasive plants removal, trail maintenance and more. 10 a.m. Meet at Nature Center. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 2726105.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Great Treasure Heist.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. Imagination Station, “X Marks the Spot.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5.

Free with general admission of $8. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Parchment at Sea.” 1-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m.

161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Mindful Moms of Lexington: Monthly gathering, a group of natural-minded moms of babies and toddlers. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open to everyone, babies and toddlers welcome. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook. com/#!/groups/mindfulmomslexingtonky.

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MAY Saturday Special Train. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $11 seniors, $10 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

LexDance: Contra Dance. 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.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. 11-11:30 a.m. Eagle Creek Branch: Saturday Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. For preschoolers and families. Chess Mates, a drop-in club. 2-4 p.m. Ages 8 & up. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 3 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m.

161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Lexington Opera House: Central Kentucky Concert Band. 3 p.m. Free. 401 W. Short St. Info 233-3535.

Baptist Health Education Center: The Art of Breastfeeding class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Kentucky Horse Park: Thoroughbred Horse Show. May 3 & 4. Hunter Jumper Complex.

Info: 559-1409 or www.tbhorseshow.com. Cross Country Schooling. 8 a.m.-noon or 12:30-4:30 p.m. $35 per rider. All skill levels welcome.

Cross Country Course. Info: 255-5727 or www. khpfoundation.org.

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Baby Moon: Bears & Cubs, a structured playgroup. 11 a.m.-12:15 pm. Ages 1-3. Free.

Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. For moms during all stages of pregnancy. Drop-in $14, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Jessamine County Public Library: Make and Take Library- Bright Paper Gift Bows. 11:30-1:30 p.m. 193 Computrex Dr. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Prime Time Family Reading Program. 6-8 p.m. weekly through June 8. For families with children grades 1-5. Childcare available for children ages 6 months-5 years. Registration required. Red Oak Elementary School. Info: (859) 885-0616.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Sun Bowl Organizational Meeting and the Junior Dirt Bowl Organizational Meeting. 6 p.m. Men’s Dirt Bowl Organizational Meeting. 7 p.m. Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2955.

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Consultants. 6-8 p.m. $20 per couples, spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town), a lively storytime. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages crawling to 18 months. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump music and playtime.

10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18-30 months. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thur. Grades K-12. Sign up before 7:30 p.m. STEAM for Teens, projects, experiments and field trips. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music, a hands-on, creative approach to musical play. 10-10:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m., or 6-6:45 p.m. weekly through May 26. Ages 6 months-4 years. $40 per child.

Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. $58.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Marvelous Music.”

10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Free with general admission of $8 per person. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Barnes and Noble: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m.

Free. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

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

Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Birth Haven: Meet Your Doula. 6-8 p.m.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: julie@thebirthhaven.com or 553-1973.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz. 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Moondance at Midnight Pass in Beaumont.

Info: 288-2925. Ladies Golf Camp. May 5-8. $30 per person. Registration required. Kearney Hill & Meadowbrook. Info: 272-0235 or www.playgolflex. com.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies music and story time. 10:30-10:50 a.m. and 11:15-11:35. Ages 2 & under. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime, lap-sit storytime. 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 months and under. Northside Branch: Paws to Read, share stories with dogs from Love on a Leash. 6-7 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 & up. Drop-ins welcome. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me lap-sit storytime. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Ages 6-18 months. Little Explorers, math, science, arts and play. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond,

music, crafts and games. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 5 & under. Explore More, experiments and crafts.

4:30-5 p.m. Grades 2-5. Paths to Success, collaborate with UK mentors about options for the future. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Spring Horse Show. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. May 6-10. Rolex Stadium.

Info: 233-0492 or www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

Baby Moon: Mama & Baby Yoga. 10-11:15 a.m.

Moms and newborns through crawling. Drop-in $14, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Flags of the World.”

10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253 Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Baby Feeding with Confidence Group. 10:30 a.m.-noon. For mothers with babies ages 0-12 months. Free. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Central Library: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. 10:30-10:45 a.m.

Ages 1-2. Village Branch: Village Teen Leaders.

5:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. The Makery, explore new ways to make and create, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

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Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s art class, “M&M’s Paint.” 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.

Alzheimer’s Association: Best Friends Training for Families of Persons with Dementia. 1-3 p.m.

Registration required. The Homeplace, 671 E. Stephens St., Midway. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Baby Moon: Hens & Chicks, activity and discussion group. 2-3 p.m. For first-time moms and babies age birth-5 months. Free. Drop-ins welcome. Latch Check Clinic. 3:30 p.m. For breastfeeding moms with babies up to 6 months old. Registration required. Prenatal Yoga. 6:307:45 p.m. All trimesters welcome. Drop-in $14, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

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MAY Tutoring. 4:30-6:30 p.m., please arrive by 4:15 to get a tutoring ticket. Sessions are 30 minutes each. Grades 6-12. 193 Computrex Dr. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Remembering Our Mothers: Sharing Our Stories.

Participants should bring a favorite memory item and/or picture of their mother to share with others in this casual, supportive setting. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 2409 Greatstone Point. Info: 277-2700.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: LowCost Rabies Vaccination Clinic. 6-9 p.m. $3 rabies shots for pets; animal licenses available for $8 with proof of spay/neuter or $40 without. All cats must be in carriers and all dogs on leashes. Douglass Park, 726 Georgetown St. Living Well with Diabetes. 6-8 p.m. Free. 4-part series.

Tates Creek Public Library, 3628 Walden Dr. Info: 288-2446.

Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night, Animal Tales Live Show. 6 p.m.

Suggested donation of $2. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

BUPAC: presents “The Music Man.” 7 p.m. May 7 & 8. $5 per person. 4128 Todds Rd., Crossroads Christian Church. Info: 979-2488.

Rupp Arena: Eric Church, The Outsiders World Tour. 7:30 p.m. $25-$61.50. Info: 233-3535.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Night Golf at Meadowbrook.

Dusk. $55 per 2-person team. 400 Wilson Downing Dr. Info: 272-3115 or www.playgolflex. com.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies music and story time. 10:30-10:50 a.m. and 11:15-11:40. Ages 2 & under. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3.

Mother’s Day Tea Party. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5.

Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime.

10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4-4:30 p.m. Ages 7 & under.

What’s Your Question? Answers about FAFSA, resume building, college applications and career paperwork. 5:30-6 p.m. For high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Mama & Baby Yoga. See May 1.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class.

“Y is for Yoga.” See May 1.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Outdoor Adventure Skills. 4 p.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

Lexington Opera House: Kiddie Kapers & Company Spring Recital. 7 p.m. Friday, Noon, 3:30 & 7 p.m. Saturday. $5. 401 W. Short St. Info 44 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Kevin Hopper 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.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See May 1. 231-5500.

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Div. of Parks & Rec: Birds of the Bluegrass, early morning bird walk. 8-10 a.m. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Therapeutic Recreation Spring Dance. 6-9 p.m. Ages 13 & up. $5 per person.

Tates Creek Recreation Center. Info: 288-2908.

The Bluegrass Birding Festival, including lives birds, guided walks, children’s activities and more. May 9 & 10. Jacobson Park. Info: www. bluegrassbirdingfestival.com.

Rupp Arena: University of Kentucky Commencement ceremonies. Graduate and Professional, 9 a.m.; Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Education, engineering and Nursing, 1 p.m.; Colleges of Arts & Science, Communications, Design, Fine Arts, Health Sciences and Social Work, 6 p.m. Free. Info: uky. edu/commencement.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Annual Maternity Fair. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike. The Women’s Hospital Tours. 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m.

No registration needed. Meet in the lobby on the second floor. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

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.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See May 2. Natural Childbirth Weekend Seminar. 1-4:30 p.m. $168.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “3, 2, 1, Blastoff.”

See May 2. Imagination Station, “Birth of a Star.”

See May 2. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Moon Sand.”

See May 2. Tween Night, games, crafts, food and trivia. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $15 per child. Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Eagle Creek Public Library, 101 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See May 2.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Springtime Saturday Special Train. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $11 seniors, $10 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Grand Opening of the Southland Bike Lanes: Food, live music, biking demonstrations and more. 3-8 p.m. 1-mile family bike ride to follow ribbon-cutting ceremony. Southland Drive. Info: 278-1813.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. See May 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Saturday Family Storytime. See May 2.

Northside Branch: Happy Mother’s Day, make mom a card for her special day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Grades PreK-3. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See May 2. Info: 231-5500.

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Mother’s Day Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See May 3.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Mother’s Day Special Train, moms ride half price. 2 p.m. $12 adults, $11 seniors, $10 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles.

Info: (859) 873-2476.

Rupp Arena: WWE Live. 7 p.m. $17.50-$107.50.

Info: 233-3535.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Shree School of Dance performance. 2-4:30 p.m. Info: 2315500.

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Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music, a hands-on, creative approach to musical play. 10-10:45 a.m. weekly through May 25. Ages 6 months-4 years. $40 per child. Registration required. Bears & Cubs. See May 4. Prenatal Yoga. See May 4.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Free. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 12:30 p.m.

Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. facebook.com/groups/bluegrassbabywearers/ The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Support Group. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required, babies welcomed. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact. 3-5 p.m. Free. The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, 203 E. 4th St. Info: 257-8971.

Copper Creek Midwifery and Family Practice: Tongue-Tie Clinic, learn the signs, symptoms and treatment, as well as an individual infant assessment. 4-5 p.m. $35 per person, $50 per couple. Infants only please. Registration required.

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Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Lego Mania. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Ages 5-10. Registration required. Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See May 4. American Girl Club: DIY Accessories. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See May 4. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thur. Grades K-12. Sign up before 7:30 p.m. STEAM for Teens.

See May 4. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music, a hands-on, creative approach to musical play. 10-10:45 a.m. or 6-6:45 p.m. weekly through May 26. Ages 6 months-4 years. $40 per child. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Finger Painting.” See May 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See May 5.

Barnes and Noble: Children’s Storytime. See May 5.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2446.

The Birth Haven: Doula 101 class. 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: julie@thebirthhaven.com or 553-1973.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting.

7:15 p.m. Free, open to everyone. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 559-8488.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz. See May 5.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See May 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See May 5. Dragon Book Club. 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-3. Registration required.

Northside Branch: Paws to Read. See May 5.

Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See May 5. Little Explorers. See May 5. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond. See May 5. Explore More.

See May 5. Paths to Success. See May 5. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Spring Classic.

8 a.m.-8 p.m. May 13-17. Rolex Stadium. Info: 233-0492 or www.kentuckyhorseshows.com.

Baby Moon: Mama & Baby Yoga. See May 6.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Minute to Win It.” See May 6.

Safe Kids Coalition: Car Seat Fitting Station. 1-3 p.m. By appointment only. Free. Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 323-1153.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6-9:30 p.m. $30 per couple.

Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Bluegrass Classic Stockdog

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Trials. May 13-17. Free, for all ages. Dogs welcome on a leash. Masterson Station Park. Info: (505) 867-1920 or www.bluegrassclassicsdt.com.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side

by Side Storytime. See May 6. Central Library: The Young and the Restless. See May 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See May 6.

Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See May 6. Village Branch: The Makery. See May 6.

Info: 231-5500.

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Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s art class, “Creative Color Wheels.” See May 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See May 7.

Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning Workshop, for those affected by or know someone affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia.

2-4 p.m. Registration required. Tates Creek Public Library, 3628 Walden Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Baby Moon: Hens & Chicks. See May 7. Latch Check Clinic. See May 7. Prenatal Yoga. See May 7.

Jessamine County Public Library: Free Teen Tutoring. 4:30-6:30 p.m., please arrive by 4:15 to get a tutoring ticket. Sessions are 30 minutes each. Grades 6-12. 193 Computrex Dr. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required.

Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lexington Opera House: Black Jacket Symphony presents “Born to Run.” 8 p.m. $30-$35. 401 W. Short St. Info 233-3535.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See May 7. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See May 7. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See May 7. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See May 7. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime.

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MAY Div. of Parks & Rec: Gallery Hop, gallery exhibitions, special events and food and drink. 5-8 p.m. Free admission. Downtown Arts Center.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class.

“Find and Rhyme.” See May 1. Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 members, $18 non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Summer Nights in Suburbia, live music. 7-9 p.m. Moondance Amphitheatre, 1152 Monarch St. in Beaumont Centre. Info: www. moondancelex.com.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See May 1. 231-5500.

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R. J. Corman 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Chrysalis House: Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Event begins at 9 a.m. Children’s activities, cash prizes for race winners and food. $25 registration. R. J. Corman’s in Nicholasville. Info: (859) 977-2502 or www.cormanracesforchrysalis.com.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival, classes, workshops and demonstrations.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16 & 17. Admission $3, children 12 & under free. Workshop fees vary. Masterson Station Park. Info: www.kentuckysheepandfiber. com. Men’s City Two-Man Championship. May 16 & 17. $140 per team. Registration forms available at all city-owned golf courses and at www. lexingtonky.gov/parks. Kearney Hill Golf Links. Info: 288-2968. Stargazing, with telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. 9 p.m. Free. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 271-6072.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class, a Lamazebased comprehensive class. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $30 per couple. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation.

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

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See May 2.

Transitions: Bringing Home a Baby class. 3-5 p.m. $38. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival: Featuring 85 artists, potters, painters, jewelry makers, woodworkers and photographers. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission, parking $5 per vehicle. Downtown Midway. Info: www.franciscosfarm.org.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Master Apprentice.”

See May 2. Imagination Station, “Mystery Color Fizzies.” See May 2. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Scratch Off Art.” See May 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See May 2.

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Train. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $12 adults, $11 seniors, $10 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. See May 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Saturday Family Storytime. See May 2.

Chess Mates, a drop-in club. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 8 & up. Northside Branch: LEGO Fun. 10 a.m.noon. Grades 2-5. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See May 2. Meet a Musician: Mark Dvorak. 11 a.m.-noon. For families. Info: 231-5500.

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Div. of Parks & Rec: 20th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration, a day of family activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See May 3.

Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Reading Preview Party. 1-5 p.m. Blue Building at City County Park. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Basics, a condensed version of the Breastfeeding Class. 6-7 p.m. $10 per couples, spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lexington Opera House: Dr. John’s A Tribute to Louis Armstrong. 7 p.m. $85.50. 401 W. Short St. Info 233-3535.

Kentucky Horse Park: High Hope Steeplechase.

Benefitting KHP Foundation and Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission begins at $25 per car. Steeplechase Course. Info: 9679444 or www.highhopesteeplechase.com.

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FCPS: No Preschool Classes.

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

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging: Mind Matter health fair. Free health screenings, presentations, interactive booths and lunch. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 3235550.

Baby Moon: Bears & Cubs. See May 4. Prenatal Yoga. See May 4.

Jessamine County Public Library: Film Club, discussion of “Minority Report.” 6-7 p.m.

Registration required. Central Bank, 301 N. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more

secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lexington Opera House: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles. 7:30 p.m. $30-$70. 401 W. Short St. Info 233-3535.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See May 4. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See May 4. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thur. Grades K-12.

Sign up before 7:30 p.m. STEAM for Teens. See May 4. Info: 231-5500.

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FCPS: No School, Election Day Living Arts & Science Center: No School Day Classes. Early Drop Off Discoveries: 8-9 a.m.

Grades K-12. $8 members, $10 non-members.

Printmaking with a Message: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Grades 6-12. $60 members, $70 non-members; Pencil Portraits: 9 a.m.-noon. Grades 3-5. $25 members, $35 non-members; Wonderful Wacky World: 9 a.m.-noon. Grades K-2. $25 members, $35 non-members. Supervised lunch for all day students: Noon-1 p.m. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Crazy Camo Creatures: 1-4 p.m. Grades 3-5. $25 members, $35 non-members; Make It Move: 1-4 p.m. Grades K-2. $25 members, $35 non-members; Staying Late Studios: 4-5:30 p.m.

Grades K-12. $10 members, $12 non-members.

362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Rowdy Rollers.” See May 5.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See May 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See May 5.

Barnes and Noble: Children’s Storytime. See May 5.

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

Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Birth Haven: Meet Your Doula. 6-8 p.m.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: julie@thebirthhaven.com or 553-1973.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz. See May 5.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See May 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See May 5. Northside Branch: Paws to Read. See May 5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See May 5. Little Explorers. See May 5.

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Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Walking Water.” See May 6.

Baptist Health Education Center: The Art of Breastfeeding class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Info: (502) 2261655 or (877) 376-2631.

Bluegrass.org: Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum: From 6:30-8 p.m. Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America will host a free forum to discuss and plan drug abuse in Lexington.

Refreshments will be served following a panel of experts on drug prevention and audience Q & A session. 300 East Third Street. Info: 225-3296 Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See May 6. Central Library: The Young and the Restless. See May 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See May 6. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See May 6. Village Branch: The Makery. See May 6. Info: 231-5500.

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Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s art class, “Super Seeds.”

See May 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See May 7.

Baby Moon: Hens & Chicks. See May 7. Latch Check Clinic. See May 7. Prenatal Yoga. See May 7.

Jessamine County Public Library: Yard CraftStenciled Patio Pavers. 3-4 p.m. Registration required. Blue Building at City County Park. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Clark County Health Dept: “Pumping and Returning to Work” Breastfeeding Class. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 400 Professional Ave., Winchester. Info: (859) 744-4482.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Registration required. Babies r Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited.

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

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See May 7. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See May 7. Northside Branch: Read!

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Play! Learn! See May 7. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See May 7. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See may 7. What’s Your Question? See May 7. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: KDA Spring Warm-Up & Annual Dressage Show. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22-24.

Dressage Complex. Info: 276-8993 or www. kentuckydressageassociation.com. MayDaze Horse Trials. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May 22-24. Hunter Jumper Complex, Walnut Ring. Info: 621-2478 or www.champagnerun.com. Kentucky Invitational High School Rodeo. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22-24.

Covered Arena. Info: (270) 965-5752 or www. kyhsra.com.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class.

“B is for Balance.” See May 1.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Summer Nights in Suburbia.

See May 15.

Lexington Christian Academy: presents “Peter Pan Jr.” 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Saturday; 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $10-$15.

Downtown Arts Center, 141 Main St. Info: 257TICS. LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Kevin Hopper 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.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See May 1. 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See May 2.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout, volunteers can help with garden upkeep, weed pulling, trail maintenance and more. 10 a.m. Meet at the Education Center. McConnell Springs. Info: 2254073. Poolapalooza, kick off the summer swimming season. Noon. Free admission to Southland Aquatic Center. Castlewood, Southland, Tates Creek and Woodland centers open for the season at noon. Regular operating hours for the season are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-8 p.m.

Sunday at Castlewood, Tates Creek and Woodland aquatic center. Southland Center regular hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-8 p.m.

Sunday. $5 adults, $4 child. Info: 288-2973.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Swirling Colors.” See May 2. Imagination Station, “Keep Moving.” See May 2. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Roll-A-Thon.” See May 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See May 2.

Kentucky Horse Park: Memorial Day Celebration,

campers only. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kentucky Horse Park Campground. Info: 259-4257.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: The Picnic Train.

2 p.m. $25 adults, $18 children. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Emily Able and band ContraForce. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St. Berea. Info: (859) 986-7584.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. See May 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Saturday Family Storytime. See May 2.

Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See May 2. Info: 231-5500.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See May 3.

Kentucky Horse Park: Bits & Pieces of Saddlebred History: Recent Donations & Special Selections American Saddlebred Museum. Open through Jan. 31, 2016. Info: 259-2746. Equine Treasures of the Bluegrass. Open through Nov. 1. International Museum of the Horse. Info: 259-4232. Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association Spring Show.

May 1 & 2. Covered Arena. Info: 225-5674.

Newport on the Levee: Ride the Ducks, cruise down the Ohio River aboard an amphibious vehicle. Daily through November 8. $13-$18. Info: (859) 815-1439.

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FCPS: No School, Memorial Day. Baby Moon: Bears & Cubs. See May 4. Prenatal Yoga. See May 4.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting.

12:30 p.m. Free, open to everyone. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 559-8488.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See May 4. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump. See May 4. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thur. Grades K-12.

Sign up before 7:30 p.m. STEAM for Teens. See May 4. Info: 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See May 5.

Breastfeeding Essentials I Class. 7-9 p.m. $30.

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Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Super Senses.” See May 5.

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Barnes and Noble: Children’s Storytime. See May 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See May 7.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 1009 Versailles Rd. Info: 288-2446.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Subutex: Learning to Cope class. 1-2 p.m. Free.

Recommended for 23-25 weeks gestation.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited.

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

Doula Meet and Greet: 6:30 p.m. Babies R Us Hamburg. Info or to register: 263-8598.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-Week Childbirth Education Series. A Lamazebased, childbirth class series. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $40 per couple. Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz. See May 5.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See May 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See May 5. Northside Branch: Paws to Read. See May 5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See May 5. Little Explorers. See May 5.

Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond. See May 5. Explore More. See May 5. Paths to Success.

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Baby Moon: Mama & Baby Yoga. See May 6.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Bountiful Beads.”

See May 6.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes En Espanol. 6-7 p.m. Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6-9:30 p.m. $30 per couple.

Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Side

by Side Storytime. See May 6. Central Library: The Young and the Restless. See May 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See May 6.

Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See May 6. Village Branch: The Makery. See May 6.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Spring Fling Carriage Drive. Open to all disciplines and drivers. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28-31. Parkwide. Info: (931) 492-0154 or www.nationaldrive.net.

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Baby Moon: Hens & Chicks. See May 7. Latch Check Clinic. See May 7. Prenatal Yoga. See May 7.

Safe Kids Coalition: Car Seat Fitting Station. 4-6 p.m. By appointment only. Free. Imani Family Life Center, 1555 Georgetown Rd. Info: 323-1153.

Jessamine County Public Library: Read Around Jessamine- Popular Fiction. “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula Hawkins. 6-7 p.m. Registration required. Panera Bread at the Brannon Crossing Shops. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See May 7. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See May 7. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See May 7. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See May 7. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See may 7.

What’s Your Question? See May 7. Info: 231-5500.

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FCPS: Last day of school.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s, a fun movement class. “Dance Party.” See May 1. Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 members, $18 non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Rupp Arena: Fayette County High School Graduation Ceremonies. Lafayette 4 p.m.; Tates Creek High School 7 p.m. Info: www.fcps.net.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Summer Nights in Suburbia.

See May 15. Free Friday Flicks. Family activities begin at 7 p.m. Movie starts at dark. Jacobson Park. Info: 288-2900.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See May 1. 231-5500.

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Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Step OutWalk to Stop Diabetes. 7:30 a.m. registration.

Keeneland Race Course. Info: www.diabetes.org/ lexingtonstepout or 268-9129.

Rupp Arena: Fayette County High School Graduation Ceremonies. Bryan Station 10 a.m.;

Henry Clay 2 p.m.; Paul Laurence Dunbar 4 p.m.

Info: www.fcps.net.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See May 2.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Slippery Science.”

See May 2. Imagination Station, “Square Bubble.”

See May 2. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Bubble Paint.” See May 2.

A Round to Remember: Golf Tournament and Silent Auction. 10:30 a.m. $100. Proceeds benefit the Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Connemara Golf Course. Info: 266-5283.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See May 2.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Civil War Train Robbery. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $14 adults, $13 seniors, $12 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles.

Info: (859) 873-2476.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: presents “Cinderella.” 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $28-$35 adults, $20 students, $16 children. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info 233-3535.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Canoeing, escape for an afternoon on the Kentucky River. Ages 5 & up, parent or guardian companion required for kids under 18. Registration required. Info: 225-4073.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. See May 2. Sharpie Tie-Dye T-shirts. 1-2:30 p.m. Grades K-8. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Saturday Family Storytime. See May 2. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See May 2. Info: 231-5500.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See May 3.

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f you draw a straight line from President Barack Obama to the Joffrey Ballet in New York City, it would run right through eighth-grader Connor Perry of The Lexington School.

Connor, 14, has danced since she was 3 with Bluegrass Youth Ballet and spent three weeks in Manhattan two years ago at the Joffrey Ballet School.

And just last year, in October in Evansville, Indiana, President Obama picked out Connor from a crowd at a Manufacturing Day town hall meeting to ask a question.

He pointed at Connor and said, “The young lady in the yellow jacket.”

Connor asked a sophisticated question about bringing jobs and improving infrastructure and education opportunities in rural America.

Connor has visited the manufacturing plant in Eastern Kentucky that her father, Randy, manages so she is aware of the concerns of rural businesses.

Connor can remember most of the President’s answer, but she’s amazed she remembers anything at all.

“I was very nervous when he called on me and then really excited when he answered,” she said.

“I was like, ‘Did I just ask the President a question?’”

Her moment in the sun didn’t end with the President’s departure. A local TV newscaster interviewed Connor on

live TV and stations around the country picked up the story.

“We had friends from Dallas and Florida call to say they saw Connor,” her mother, Carla, said.

Connor is no stranger to the spotlight. She has danced in countless performances and played Clara in “The Nutcracker” at 10 years old – the youngest Clara ever for Bluegrass Youth Ballet.

She also has danced leads the past four summers in Ballet Under the Stars performances.

Her dream is to dance professionally in New York – if she doesn’t become a doctor first.

A straight-A student for most of her academic career, Connor was a Duke TIP qualifier in seventh grade and has taken chemistry and geometry classes at TLS. In the fall, she will attend the SCAPA program at Lafayette High.

SCAPA will be pleased to welcome Connor, but the track team will be disappointed – Connor is ending her running career.

Connor is the reigning state middle school champion in the 100 hurdles.

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Preparing Life-Long Learners The key to Stefanie Britt’s success as a teacher at Stonewall Elementary can be summed up with a single word — motherhood.

Britt started her education career after five years at Valvoline in Lexington and then raising three children to school age. Since she started teaching, Britt connects with parents because she is one herself.

“I talk about my kids and how we are busy with homework and sports just like they are,” she said. “I tell them I know the questions they have because I was in their shoes when my kids started school.”

She also knows that many parents are as frightened of kindergarten as their children might be. Why? Because she was too.

“Nervous? You have no idea. We lived right around the corner from Stonewall, but when Matthew (her first child) got on the bus I followed it to school,” she said. “I know all the fears these parents have.”

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That’s why she was determined — for 12 years as a kindergarten teacher — to make the first-school experience a good one for the whole family.

“I want to make sure the kids know this is a comfortable place,” she said. “I want their experience to be exciting so we can plant the seed for lifelong learning.”

After a dozen years in the kindergarten classroom, Britt is teaching second grade this school year. You’ll see an active class of little learners in her room, moving from station to station engaged with the many hands-on activities.

“We don’t do a lot of sitting in our class,” Britt said.

Britt takes many of the practices used in kindergarten and applies them to her new students. She knew they’d appreciate the same approach after listening to students pass by her kindergartners and say, “I wish we were still doing that.”

Listening and observing how the children respond to a classroom activity is crucial to Britt’s success.

She remembers her own children’s comments about what excited and what bored them in school.

“Watching, listening, that’s where my responsibility as a teacher comes in,” she said.

Respect for Britt and her work is campus wide. “She holds herself to a very high standard,” Principal Bill Gatliff said. “Once families learn about her, they realize they are so blessed to have her as a teacher.”

Nominations Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working professionals in Kentucky and around the world, is pleased to honor world-class educators throughout Kentucky. If you would like to nominate an educator, please contact Asbury University’s School of Education at AUSOE@asbury.edu.

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