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e don’t want to go all hi-tech on you, but Lexington Family Magazine is introducing new ways to make useful, family-oriented information more accessible to our readers.

Especially those of you with smart phones.

You may have noticed some funny-looking squares in our magazine lately.

They are QR codes and represent the fastest way to interact with Lexington Family Magazine online.

Using a QR reader on your smart phone, you can scan the square and immediately be taken somewhere fun like our Facebook page, our Giveaways page, or to

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Search for “QR Code Reader” in your phone’s App Market to find free readers.

This month, the QR Code on this page will take you to the Giveaways page on our website where you can register for the prizes highlighted on Page 3.

You also may have noticed that we have redesigned our website, providing a more accessible, friendly look and function.

One of the highlights is the new format for our Calendar. Not only can you access the events for that day and upcoming days at the top

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Short Stuff Museum-Go-Round, Crib Safety, Charlotte’s Web, Peter Pan, plus Recipe of the Month and Moms Who Make a Difference Afterschool Activities Guide to great activities, plus new programs at Sayre School, YMCA & kids with special needs

of our home page, the calendar itself is formatted to appear as an actual, analog calendar.

Another cool aspect of the website is the downloadable copy of the current issue.

Now, you can electronically flip through the magazine like you’re reading a hard copy of the publication.

We’ve also made it easier for you to comment on articles and give us feedback on specific topics or anything else about Lexington Family.

If you think we need to make changes, let us know and we’ll do our best to address those concerns.

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On the Cover Reece Foley, 9, daughter of Joanna and Chris of Bell Co., is feeling creative in her Lily Pulitzer ensemble from The Peppermint Palm.

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giveaways Philharmonic & Sayre School Giveaways Downtown Lexington is packed full of family fun this month and we want to make sure you get in on it. Lexington Family is giving away 4 tickets for the Lexington Philharmonic’s PB&J Concert on Saturday, Sept. 10 and 4 tickets to the Family Concert on Sunday, Oct. 9.

We’re also giving away two free enrollments to Sayre School’s firstever afterschool Multi-Sports Camps led by Sayre varsity coaches.

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To register for these giveaways, visit www.lexingtonfamily. com or call 223-1765 by Sept. 6 and identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here. Also, tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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Museum Go Round

Carnival 2011

Calling All Youth Artists.

Oct. 1 at Victorian Square

It’s time to submit your work for Explorium of Lexington’s annual Museum Go Round – which is the state’s largest children’s art gallery.

MGR is a festival, complete with hands-on activities, workshops, food and entertainment, plus approximately 100 artists younger than 18 will display paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and various art.

Typically up to 1,000 attend. This year, the event is Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Victorian Square.

Admission for artists is free, and they will have an opportunity to sell their art.

The underlying principle is: Any

art form is acceptable as long as it’s yours. Originality sells!

“Booths” cost $15 and consist of one table – approximately 6 feet long – two chairs and a table cover.

Scholarships are available. All participants are expected to stay for the entire event. In past events, art teachers have used this event as a class or club fundraiser.

Explorium staff are available to answer questions about art submissions. Artists will be contacted to confirm their booth space after an application has been received.

Info: 258-3253, ext. 18 or www. explorium.com. Applications also can be picked up at the Explorium.

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Explorium of Lexington presents Carnival 2011: An Evening of Confections and Cocktails, on Saturday, Sept.

10, 7-10 p.m. at Victorian Square Atrium.

As the Explorium provides a fun and creative environment for children, this 21 and over event boasts a fun big top carnival atmosphere, including dessert tastings, libations, games, prizes, cupcake bar, live music, silent auction and more. Attire is Carnival Cocktail Couture.

The evening’s proceeds support the Explorium and its Have A Heart program. The Have A Heart program has allowed underprivileged children to attend the Explorium and its programming free for many years.

Tickets cost $35 ($50 at the door). Info: 258-3253, ext. 13 or www.explorium.com. Y

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Woodford Students Get Free iPads

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oodford County High students have a new school supply in their backpacks this fall – a brand new Apple iPad. Woodford NxGL (Next-Gen Learning) program makes the school the first in Central Kentucky to go 1:1 with devices for their students and the first in Kentucky to provide iPads.

“The access that we can provide our students to information and resources is incredible,” said Greg French, Director of Technology for Woodford County Schools.

Teachers plan to develop iPad content, creating e-books, podcasts, and online classroom modules to organize their classes to help create “flipped classrooms.”

In a flipped classroom, students learn content while at home through instructional videos or podcasts on their iPads and then practice what they’ve learned while in class.

While the initial investment is costly (more than $700,000), the district will maintain the program with only a $35 increase in student fees.

Students must pay an insurance fee, except students on free or reduced lunch.

Does this mean the end of traditional textbooks and teaching for students?

Woodford County does plan to phase out textbooks as publishers increase the number of digital texts, but until then students will have a combination of e-texts and normal textbooks.

“We are championed by the state to create Next Generation Learners that are career-ready and technology-savvy,” said French, “We are definitely on the right track.” Y

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y 8-month-old daughter looks like a cage fighter...

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But her appearance right now resembles a mixed-martial arts competitor - who lost.

CeCe has mastered the art of crawling and can pull herself into a standing position, which has led to constant rug burns and scratches on her legs, and plenty of bumps and bruises on her head and face.

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If I wanted to, I could protect CeCe from ever getting another bruise or scratch.

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Relax,Bruises Are Part of Childhood

My child may look a little rough, but she is mobile. I think that minor injuries just come with the territory, but other mothers have expressed a different philosophy.

“Don’t touch that! Don’t pull on that! Don’t put that in your mouth!”

These are the constant refrains that may keep our children safe, but they pretty much keep them from doing much of anything.

Safety is a priority, of course.

But are we so afraid of a few battle scars that we can’t just let our babies explore?

It’s hard to learn to crawl when you only have two-squarefeet of approved “safe space” to work with.

At a restaurant last week I watched a baby girl bonk her forehead on the high chair tray.

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bubble, create a special suit made of packing peanuts or insist that she wear a bicycle helmet to sleep.

But she probably would never learn to stand, or walk or run freely. She would be terrified of coffee table edges and concrete sidewalks for the rest of her life.

And that isn’t worth it to me.

So instead of panicking every time our babies crash and fall, maybe we should just help them through five minutes of “the-world-is-ending” crying, dust them off and send them on their way to try again.

You can do your best to stop your kids from falling down, but then chances are they will never learn how to get back up on their own.

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Food forThought (serves 4)

Stuffed Zucchini 4-5 medium zucchini 1 medium onion, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup brown rice 2 1/2 cups water or broth olive oil 1/2 cup shredded or crumbled reduced-fat Cheddar or Jack cheese (1/4 cup if using Parmesan)

w Preheat oven to 350. Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil and saute the garlic and the dry rice for 2-3 minutes in saucepan over medium-high heat. w Add the liquid, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30-40 minutes. w While the rice cooks, cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh from each half, leaving zucchini “shells.” w Place shells in a baking dish, season with a little salt and pepper if desired, and bake until slightly soft, about 20 minutes. w Chop the scooped-out flesh and saute the chopped zucchini and onion in olive oil over medium heat until they begin to brown and are a little translucent. w Mix with the cooked rice and about half the cheese, and spoon mixture into the shells. Top with the remaining cheese, and bake 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. w Serve with your favorite tomato sauce if desired. w Add a side salad and fresh fruit and whole grain bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Content per serving: 307 Calories, 12 grams protein, 35 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams fat “My husband created this recipe for stuffed zucchini, and we make it a different way most every time, but it’s always good.

“We try new seasonings or add extra veggies to the stuffing.

“We use brown rice to make it healthier, but this type of rice does take longer to cook, so allow for extra time.

“I love this recipe because it keeps great in the refrigerator and heats up well in the microwave for lunch leftovers.”

Nancy Hiner is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Her husband, Scott, a music teacher with Fayette County schools, is the primary family cook. Their daughters are 5 and 2 years old.

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Learning by Using All of a Child’s Senses

f your child is struggling at school, stumbling over spelling or math facts or even reading, the fix may be as simple as using more of his senses in the learning process.

Jane Years of research have shown that all Childers of us learn differently -- schoolchildren, too. Where one approach works for some kids, it fails to click with others.

This insight has given rise to the advent of multisensory education, which includes three modalities of learning: visual, auditory and tactile-kinesthetic (touching and moving.)

One of the area’s leading practitioners of this approach is Jane Childers, a special education teacher for 25 years and currently the Director of The Learning Center at The Lexington School.

Childers will explain these and other concepts during her presentation: “Educational Tricks for School-Aged Children” as part of the Explorium of Lexington’s Parent Seminar Series.

Childers will be at the Explorium on Monday, Sept.

22, 6:30-7:45 p.m. The event is free and the Explorium will be open and staffed for children of attendees.

A light dinner also will be served. Registration is required.

Childers will explain how the use of all three modalities is a kid-friendly, effective way to improve learning.

“This works,” Childers said. “When you see kids struggling and then the light goes on, that’s what excites me.”

Info: Make reservations for your children while you attend the seminar by calling Adrienne at the Explorium. 258-3253 ext 25. Y

11th Annual Dog Paddle at Woodland Bring your dog out to the Woodland Aquatic Center for a dip in the pool during the 11th Annual Dog Paddle, Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The cost is $10 per dog with a limit of two people and $5 per person over the age of 10 years after the limit. (Sorry, humans will not be allowed to swim.)

All dogs must have a 2010 or 2011 rabies tag or proof of vaccination. Proceeds will benefit the creation and maintenance of dog parks in Fayette County.

In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, Sept.

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[shortstuff] Charlotte’s Web Drops Into Lexington Children’s Theatre

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hat words would you use to describe your best friend?

“Brilliant?” “Radiant?”

How about “some pig?”

Well, maybe not the last one, but that’s exactly how Charlotte describes her best friend, Wilbur, in the classic children’s story, “Charlotte’s Web,” coming to the Lexington Children’s Theatre Main Stage in September.

Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig are closer than close, and when Wilbur finds out he’s in danger of becoming bacon, Charlotte is determined

to hatch a plan that will save him.

Join this unlikely duo as they learn invaluable lessons about friendship, life and loss.

How far would you go to save your best friend?

“Charlotte’s Web,” based on the story by E.B. White and dramatized by Joseph Robinette, will be performed Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m.

LCT’s Main Stage is at 418 W. Short St. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $14 for children.

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Cathy Rigby Stars as Peter Pan at Opera House

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ony Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of “Peter Pan” that is coming to the Lexington Opera House.

Discover the magic all over again of this twotime Emmy Award winning and two- time Tony Award nominated production.

According to The New York Times, “Rigby still carries off the flights, fights and acrobatics that make Peter Pan audiences mesmerized.”

Peter Pan -- the boy who would never grow up -- is filled with timeless magical

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moments and a captivating hook.

This musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale will enchant your entire family.

Show times are 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23; 1 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24; and 1 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.

Tickets are available at 2233535 or www.ticketmaster. com. Y

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New Crib Safety Standards Now in Effect By Bud Spoerl

s a result of the high number of crib safety-related incidents since 2007, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently enacted new crib safety standards, applicable to both full-size and non-full-size cribs.

Effective June 28, anyone who manufactures or sells cribs (including second-hand shops and online auction sites) must be in compliance with the new standards.

The new requirements do not allow the manufacture or sale of traditional drop-side cribs. This strictly bans the sale of drop-side cribs and is not a recall of this specific type crib. Cribs that have swing-down gates on one side are not affected.

Additionally, the new standards provide for several improvements including: w Stronger mattress supports w Strengthening crib slats to withstand more pressure w Making crib hardware more durable w More rigorous testing w More visible and informative safety warning labels The new standards apply only to cribs that are currently for sale. Cribs being used in consumers’ homes, regardless of when they were purchased, are not affected and do not need to be replaced.

These standards also apply to any cribs used in day cares, churches and hotels. These establishments have until December 2012 to comply.

Consumers should not sell or donate a crib that does not meet the new standards.

Second-hand and consignment shops are not allowed to sell non-compliant cribs. If you choose to buy a crib from this type of store, be sure that you are provided with a certificate of compliance to confirm that the crib meets the new CPSC 16CFR1219 standards.

It is important to note that the new CPSC standards are not a recall of any crib and in no way imply that any crib not meeting these standards is unsafe.

The consumer is free to use any crib. The standards are to ensure that cribs for sale are the safest cribs possible.

Additional info may be obtained at www.cpsc.gov or www.cribsafety.org.

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A Moon Cake contest, live music, and YMCA and children activities highlight the Kentucky Chinese American Association’s Moon Festival Celebration 2011 in September.

Beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, families will have free access to the Beaumont Centre YMCA for lantern making and other children’s activities. From 4-8 p.m., the Moon Festival continues at the Moondance Amphitheater in Beaumont Centre Circle with activities and entertainment. Anyone with a talent of singing, dancing, musical instruments or other performing art is invited to participate. Time slots for the talent portion are limited. Contact cherylpan@hotmail.com for info.

Cake makers have a chance to bring home the trophy in the Moon Cake competition. Cash prizes range from $20-$100. Moon cakes also will be for sale at the event.

Students can participate in the contests for original essays in Chinese and original art work about the Moon Festival. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in elementary, middle and high school. Entries are due by Sept. 5.

Admission is free, and members of the KYCAA will receive tickets for discounts on Chinese food available at the event. Attendees are asked to bring chairs or blankets to sit on in the Amphitheater.

Info: www.kycaa.org.

Sts. Peter & Paul School Fall Festival Live music, great food, games, family Fun Fri and Sat. Sept. 16-17th, 4-11pm Info: www.stspeterandpaulschool. org or 254-9257

Christ the King’s Annual Oktoberfest Lexington’s Largest area festival Live music, German food, games, rides, attractions.

Oct. 7, 4-11pm / Oct 8, 11am-11pm Info: www.ctkoktoberfest.com

Dress Up Your Bike and Head Downtown ALOHA! It’s not the Bluegrass … it’s Blue Hawaii at the Bike Prom to benefit the Living Arts & Science Center on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Dance, hula, or rock and roll your bike around downtown Lexington and race (or casually ride) to selected downtown destinations with a provided map.

Get your dance card stamped at each location, and you can join in other prom proceedings - like prom portraits, punch and spin-thebottle!

Prizes and other special awards

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will be presented during the afterparty.

Registration and pre-prom appetizers are at the Living Arts & Science Center at 5:30 p.m. The bike “prom” begins at 6:30 p.m. at the LASC parking lot, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

You may pre-register with a credit card by calling the LASC at 859-2525222, or register at the event.

The event is $8.00 and is open to all levels of biking experience.

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Hearing & Speech Center Moves to New Digs After operating for 51 years out of three small houses on North Ashland Avenue, the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center is moving to a new and spacious facility – the former Julia R. Ewan Elementary School – with 70,000 square feet of space.

The move is possible due to the ongoing ambitious capital campaign that included a fund-raising event last year highlighted by a speech by former President Bill Clinton.

LHSC, which last year served 1,200 children from 66 Kentucky counties, is now planning to expand to serve even more children.

In addition to serving children from birth to age 7 with hearing, speech and language impairments, LHSC will now offer a full-day kindergarten classroom and a therapeutic curriculum for autistic preschoolers.

Additional adaptations such as an elevator, ramps and retrofitted bathrooms will also allow LHSC to provide speech and audiology services to children with multiple disabilities.

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Learning Doesn’t Have to Stop When School Bell Rings

hen the bell rings at the end of the school day, children and teens need a safe and nurturing place to go when their parents are still at work or away from home.

According to the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness advocacy organization, 15.1 million children nationwide and 28% of children in Kentucky are left unsupervised after 3 p.m.,

responsible for taking care of themselves.

As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of Central Kentucky offers afterschool programs that not only help youth learn, grow and thrive, but keep them safe and surrounded by caring adults.

Combining play with academics, the Y’s afterschool programs fill gaps in schools by offering enrichment through arts, music, physical education, sports and nutrition.

Youth receive homework assistance and positive socialization skills and can engage in arts, music, games in the gym and more.

“When the school bell rings, learning does not have to end,” said Kelly Easton, Executive Director of the YMCA of Central Kentucky’s Child Development Branch.

“The YMCA of Central Kentucky’s afterschool

program is a great way to keep children and teens not only safe, but engaged in fun and productive activities.”

Studies show that participation in afterschool programs helps boost school attendance and academic performance, and helps to alleviate achievement gaps among children from disadvantaged households.

Youth who attend afterschool are known to perform better academically and develop skills such as self-regulation, communication, problem solving, team building, negotiation and critical thinking.

It’s also a healthy way for children and teens to stay active and productive when the school day ends.

Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y. Info: Contact Kelly Easton 226-0393 or Keaston@ymcaofcentralky.org. Y

-- AFTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY -ACADEMIC Kumon of Lexington Southeast 3120, Pimlico Parkway # 120 (859) 970-0004 www.kumon.com/lexingtonsoutheast Kumon is the world’s largest afterschool math and reading program for students from PreK through high school. The Junior Kumon program for ages 3-5 helps build fundamental skills necessary to succeed. Kumon Center hours are Wednesday 3-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon.

Lexington Public Library 140 E. Main St. / (859) 231-5500 www.lexpublib.org Afterschool activities include book clubs for young readers, homework help, crafts and more. Also available are books, DVDS, music, video games and computers.

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Tutoring Club 3061 Fieldstone Way (859) 224-1020 www.tutoringclub.com The Tutoring Club is offering afterschool help for study skills issues such as organization and test preparation, as well as help with homework subjects such as calculus, Spanish and chemistry. Individualized test preparation is available for the October ACT and SAT tests. The Tutoring Club helps students catch up or get ahead in math, reading or writing. Start any time.

THE ARTS Artistry in Motion 4384 Clearwater Way (859) 245-1694 www.tracistone.com Artistry in Motion is Lexington’s premier dance studio celebrating 20 years of dance excellence. Artistry specializes in ballet, tap, jazz and

Hip Hop for ages 3-18. Classes are directly after school. Evenings and weekends are available.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet 1595 Mercer Rd, Suite 150 (859) 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.com The afterschool program serves ages 2 through adults, offering baby ballet, creative movement, preballet, eight levels of ballet, pointe, partnering, adult ballet, modern and pilates. Lessons in Suzuki classical guitar, voice and piano are available.

New! Spanish-spoken TaeKwonDo classes. Classes are located at the spacious, 9,000-square foot facility CulturARTE, where Culture, Art & Community meet. The mission of Bluegrass Youth Ballet is to enhance lives by providing dance education in a positive environment for all youth through high-quality training, innovative performances, and cultural experiences.

Explorium of Lexington 440 W. Short St. / (859) 258-3253 www.explorium.com For 20 years, the state’s only children’s museum has offered handson exploration in science and the arts for kids of all ages. Enjoy favorite exhibits such as the Bubble Zone and Moonscape, or make your own art in the Explorium’s art gallery. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre Academy 736 National Avenue (859) 252-5245 / (859) 312-2459 www.kyballet.com Give your child the gift of ballet.

Offering ballet training for ages 3 to adult, and Creative Movement through Advanced Ballet Pre-Professional Curriculum. Open classes for notso-serious dancers, performance opportunities and a gala performance

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Skilled, age-appropriate instruction and competition in a range of sports: Baseball • Softball • Soccer tennis • lacrosse • track Cross Country • Basketball

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-- AFTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY -to close the year are also available.

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Kentucky Mudworks 825 National Ave. / (859) 389-9681 www.kentuckymudworks.com Weekly clay classes for children ages 6-14. Handbuilding, sculpting and wheel-throwing projects for creative learning. Scout programs and parties also available.

Lexington Children’s Theatre 418 W. Short St. / (859) 254-4546 www.lctonstage.org LCT offers afterschool theatre classes and workshops for children ages 4-18. Classes are geared toward age groups and meet weekly during the fall, winter, spring and summer. LCT’s Theatre School is a unique and exciting opportunity for young people to explore the beauty, diversity, complexity and challenges of the world around them through the dramatic process. Students develop their own unique creative voices, their imaginations and their understanding of drama.

Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

(859) 252-5222 www.LASCLEX.org LASC is celebrating its 43rd year of providing children, teens and adults with creative and unique classes, workshops, exhibits, field trip programs and participatory events in the arts and sciences. The LASC offers afterschool classes on weekdays at the LASC. Part- and full-day classes for K-8th grade students are offered 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on No-School Days. Morning, evening and Saturday classes are also available for pre-school, K-12th grade and adults. Complete schedule of more than 75 new fall classes available on LASC website.

For First Time, Sayre Offers Afterschool Sports Camps

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ayre School, for the first time in its long history, has invited the public to participate in a six-week, multi-sport series of camps this fall.

The camps are open to rising first- through fifthgraders.

The camp sessions are scheduled for six consecutive Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, and will be led by varsity coaches from Sayre School.

The camps run from Sept.

24 to Oct. 29 and will feature baseball/softball, soccer, tennis, lacrosse, track/crosscountry and basketball.

The first five camps will be held at Sayre’s athletic complex located at 300 Canebrake Rd. off AthensBoonesboro Road.

The basketball camp will be at the school’s gym on North Limestone.

New athletic director Erik Johnson spearheaded the idea, saying “the camps are designed to showcase Sayre School and the athletic

The Mad Potter 3385 Tates Creek Rd. (859) 269-4591 www.themadpotter.biz Creative fun for everyone, including pottery painting and glass fusing, plus Tuesday Diva Nights and Saturday Family Fun & Pizza Nights.

and birthday parties. Musikgarten is one of only five music schools in the U.S. to win eight national Musikgarten awards. Professional staff of 12 music teachers provide individual lessons in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, French horn, tuba and trombone. Classes offered morning, afternoon, evening and weekends.

Musikgarten of Lexington, Inc. (859) 245-5887 www.musikgartenoflexington.com Jennifer Tutt offers music and movement classes for kids ages birth to 10 years as well as infant massage

Academy for Creative Excellence UK Opera Theatre / (859) 4943937 www.academyforcreativeexcellence.com The A.C.E. programs train

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program to the community and to expose children to a wide range of sports.

“The camps offer a chance for people in the community to see our athletic complex and to learn from experienced and knowledgeable coaches.

“Also, today’s kids are increasingly pushed to specialize in one sport. We feel that especially younger kids are best served cross training and playing multiple sports.

“We hope that through the exposure they get at this camp, they can get passionate about, and participate in, more than one sport.”

Assisting Sayre’s varsity coaches at the camps will be some of the school’s varsity athletes.

The camps are open to Sayre lower school students as well.

students to be life-long learners in the performing arts, providing incremental, fundamental training in voice, theatre, dance, classical music, musical theatre, and opera.

Now in its third year of programming, A.C.E. offers classes in individual and group vocal training, triple threat, acting tools, ballet, tap and jazz, hip hop, and a variety of audition and training workshops. Opportunities to perform during the studio year include collaborative performances with other arts organizations in the community, participation in local and national workshops, and year-end recitals and productions. A.C.E.

Each camp will emphasize warm-up, basic skills, instruction, scrimmages, snacks and prizes, and, of course, fun.

Families can sign up for all six camps. There is a limited number of two-camp options.

The Multi-Sports Camp schedule and head varsity coaches are: Sept. 24: Baseball / Scott Sutton; Softball / Dawn Chenault Oct. 1: Soccer / Joseph Porter Oct. 8: Tennis / Ted Hall Oct. 15: Lacrosse / Erik Johnson Oct. 22: Track & CrossCountry / Colleen Cornelius Oct: 29: Basketball / Ted Hall Info: www.syareschool.org or 254-1361. Y

provides a friendly, noncompetitive learning environment.

UK Confucius Institute 114 Bradley Hall University of Kentucky (859) 257-4523 www.uky.edu/confucius UK Confucius Institute is taking registrations for afterschool classes, including Chinese language, Chinese cooking, Chinese calligraphy, Taichi, and dance classes for all ages and all levels. Classes are conveniently located and inexpensive.

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-- AFTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY -SPORTS Amerisport Gymnastics 2041 Creative Dr. #200 (859) 255-5231 http://www.amerisportusa.org Amerisport Gymnastics offers recreational gymnastics classes for girls and boys, ages 15 months and up. Adult evening classes and tumbling classes for cheerleaders are also available. Amerisport is open any weekday that Fayette County public school is closed from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Tennis Club 3029 Blake James Drive (859) 317-9283 www.bluegrasstennisclub.com Bluegrass Tennis Club offers afterschool tennis clinics for children of all ages and abilities. The Pee Wee and Level classes teach children the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Competition clinics offer instruction for players wanting to reach their full potential.

The Club also offers junior league play on weekends so juniors can practice what they have worked on in the clinics.

DeLima Stables 165 Buena Vista Estates Harrodsburg (859) 748-8117 www.delimastables.com DeLima Stables offers private, semi-private and group lessons for children and adults in a beautiful setting in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass. Hunter/jumper and hunt seat equitation training are available.

Gattitown 2524 Nicholasville Rd. (859) 277-2323 Group Events 559-5655 www.gattitownlexington.com Gattitown is your headquarters for every special event. Birthday parties, school field trips, banquets, sports teams and meetings, are just some of the reasons to celebrate at Gattitown, which offers 30,000 square feet of safe family entertainment. Guests can enjoy unlimited all-you-care to eat pizza, pasta, salad, desserts and unlimited drinks. Private party rooms are perfect for keeping the whole group together. Enjoy more than 150 arcade games in the Midway, as well as Bumper cars and Carousel rides.

Conveniently located on Nicholasville Road, in the Kmart shopping center.

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Special Olympics Program for Young Athletes Comes to Play Works in Lexington

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program for unique children has come to Lexington, and it represents one of the best deals in town.

The Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, an international project for children 2 to 7 years old with intellectual disabilities, makes its local debut this month at Play Works, a pediatric enrichment center on Custer Drive.

The Young Athletes Program is an innovative sports play program designed to introduce children to the world of sports before Special Olympics eligibility at age 8.

In 2007, Special Olympics created Young Athletes, which debuted at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China.

Young Athletes now includes 10,000 children in 21 countries.

The program offers developmentally appropriate play activities designed for

I am 3rd Basketball Centenary United Methodist Church 2800 Tates Creek Road (859) 269-2800 ext. 260 www.lexrec.org I am 3rd is based on a simple belief that Christ is First, Others are Second, and I am 3rd. Through basketball and other recreation activities, I am 3rd works to foster athletic and spiritual development for all involved.

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physical, cognitive and social development, focusing on foundational skills such as walking and running, balancing and jumping, trapping and catching, throwing, striking, kicking and more advanced skills.

“This is an opportunity for children to learn skills so they can participate in sports like any other child,” said Julie Stoeckinger Foster, the owner of Play Works and a speech therapist for 14 years.

“These children will get the benefits from sports that all kids do – working as a team, social interaction, physical fitness and cooperation.

“Plus, families can get to know other families with children with intellectual disabilities.”

The class at Play Works begins Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., and runs weekly for eight weeks.

And here’s the best part – the cost for the entire eight-

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week program is $5, thanks to sponsorship by Special Olympics, PNC Bank and the volunteer hours supplied by Foster.

Play Works offers developmentally stimulating enrichment classes for children ages 12 months to 8 years.

Classes focus on speech, language and communication skills, muscle strength and coordination, concept development, social interaction skills, plus occupational and music therapy groups and academic readiness classes.

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-- AFTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY -O’ War Junior Golf Academy is offered as an afterschool program and is designed to increase a love for the game while working to enhance your child’s athletic skills.

Offers three, 18-hole golf courses until late September, plus ice skating lessons and public skating, as well as basketball and soccer courts until June 2012. Group lessons in figure skating or ice hockey for boys and girls of all ages and abilities. Children work through a series of levels and are rewarded with sew-on badges and sticker progress books. Classes are great exercise, expression and energy outlet, and are offered four days per week (Home School available). WiFi, tables for homework and snack bar available. Ongoing registration offered.

Lexington Tennis Club 410 Redding Road (859) 272-4546 www.ltctennis.com Lexington Tennis Club offers a wide range of tennis and fitness clinics afterschool. Tennis is a sport of a lifetime that teaches coordination, balance, hand-eye skills and learning life skills through the sport. Program available for children 3 years old through high school.

Lexington Taekwondo & Jiu Jitsu 3120 Pimlico Parkway (859) 245-1733 www.ltjonline.com Afterschool program offers pickup at 11 Fayette County schools and includes a snack, martial arts class, homework lab with free tutoring/ homework assistance and other organized activities. Drop-in service is also available when school is out.

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self-defense and bully-proofing classes, Karate Kubs (4-6), Junior Classed (7-12), and Adult Mixed Classes, plus spring and summer “Fitness Camps.”

LYSA (Lexington Youth Soccer Assn.)

P.O. Box 24988 (859) 223-5632 // info@lysa.org www.LYSA.org LYSA provides soccer training and play for Lexington kids ages 4 and up. Youth divisions are for ages 4 (by July 31, 2011) through 15 for the fall season, and 4 through 17 for the spring season. Fall games start the weekend after Labor Day, and spring games will begin in April, typically after spring break.

On-line registration is available now for fall session and Dec. 15 for the spring. Information about clinics and camps is available on LYSA web site. LYSA also offers TOPSoccer for players with intellectual and physical disabilities ages 4 and up, plus competitive soccer for players interested in a higher level of play, and leagues in the spring and summer for adults.

Man O’ War Golf 1201 Man O’ War Blvd.

(859) 259-4653 www.manowargolf.com Saturday morning Junior Clinics are offered from 8:30-10:45 a.m. all year for boys and girls ages 3 and up. Instruction includes full-swing, short-game and putting. Saturday clinics are $15 per student. Man

Monkey Joe’s 1850 Bryant Road (859) 264-0405 www.monkeyjoes. com Monkey Joe’s is a fun-filled inflatable play center with wall-to-wall inflatable slides, jumps and obstacle courses that will keep your kids active, happy and healthy. Suitable for kids 12 years old and younger.

Includes a Mini Monkey Zone toddler play area.

Punchestown Stable 1210 Bel Mar Lane (859) 971-1485 www.punchestownstable.com Punchestown Stable offers riding lessons to all ages. Lessons can be scheduled any day of the week for afterschool or weekend sessions.

Punchestown Stable has indoor facilities also so you can ride year round. Learning to ride and care for a horse is extremely rewarding and builds many important life skills.

Students will improve their balance and fitness while riding, learn about the give and take of a relationship to achieve a goal, and the responsibility involved in caring for an animal.

Premier Athletics of Lexington 933 Floyd Drive (859) 381-1500 www.premierathletics.com Offers a variety of cheerleading and gymnastics classes Monday through Friday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Classes start at just $30 per month. Premier Athletics is the home of the Kentucky All-Stars and Gymcats.

Sayre School 194 N. Limestone St. & 300 Canebrake Rd. (859) 254-1361 www.sayreschool.org Offers six-week, multi-sport series

of camps this fall open to rising first- through fifth-graders. The camp sessions are scheduled for six consecutive Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, and will be led by varsity coaches from Sayre School. The camps run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 29 and will feature baseball/softball, soccer, tennis, lacrosse, track/cross-country and basketball.

Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo Academy 3601 Palomar Centre Drive (859) 296-0088 www.tigerkimtaekwondo.com Tiger Kim Taekwondo Academy offers recreational and competitive level Olympic style Taekwondo classes for boys and girls aged 2 1/2 years old and up. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Tiger Kim’s elite teams compete at the national level in USATaekwondo-sanctioned events. Program provides exercise and teaches discipline to children.

OTHER Boy Scouts of America Blue Grass Council 3445 Richmond Road (859) 231-7811 www.bgbsa.org Boys Scouts is a year-round family- and home-centered program that encourages the ethical decisionmaking skills for boys grades firstfifth and an outdoor and leadershiporiented program for ages 11-17.

Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council 2277 Executive Drive (859) 293-2621 or (800) 475-2621 www.gskentucky.org Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Open to all girls ages 5-17.

YMCA of Central Kentucky Various Locations (859) 226-0393 www.ymcaofcentralky.org School Age Care Program for children ages 5-13. Safe and fun, recreational- and educationallicensed high-quality child-care programs at various schools throughout Fayette, Jessamine and Scott counties. Programs offered before and after school (depending on site) and on days school is closed. Y

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New Man in

Town

Tom Shelton Follows His Old Boss as FCPS Superintendent

by John Lynch You want to pay new school superintendent Tom Shelton a compliment?

Just tell him it seems like Stu Silverman is still calling the shots at Fayette County Public Schools.

Shelton, who officially assumed Silberman’s old post on Sept. 1, is accustomed to following “Stu.” Their paths first crossed at Daviess County schools where Shelton used his business background as the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations.

Shelton has degrees in accounting, business administration and educational administration, plus a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Louisville.

When Stu took the Fayette County job seven years ago, Shelton succeeded him in Daviess County and in 2010 was named state Superintendent of the Year.

And here we go again – which seems just fine for all concerned.

Parents, teachers and the district’s 38,000 students can expect a smooth transition, with Shelton casting himself as someone who can take Stu’s defined vision and systematically produce measurable results.

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both believe that all students can learn,” he said.

“That drives everything we do. Stu is like a big brother to me. I won’t hesitate to bounce ideas off of him.

“This is a logical fit for me in Fayette County to continue what Stu started here.”

That made sense to the district Board of Education when it hired the 47-year-old Shelton, who started serving the county this summer before he officially assumed the job.

All summer he maintained two cell phones – one for Daviess and one for Fayette County. He used weekends and his vacation time to work in Lexington and has taken an apartment two blocks from his office.

“If they had a cot in my office, I could have stayed here,” he said with a laugh.

He routinely commuted from Owensboro – before a back-to-school rally on a Saturday morning in August, he arose at 3 a.m. to drive into town from Owensboro.

As he starts his new job, his older

daughter Abby, a student at Georgetown College, will be close by, and his wife, Gwen, and younger daughter Audrey will remain in Owensboro while she completes her senior year of high school.

That gives Dad more time to focus on his new job.

“Tom is committed to the district, and his great strength is his analytical skill,” Board Chairman John Price said.

“Stu was a visionary who changed our district. Tom is a methodical implementer. Stu laid the foundation, and Tom is the brick builder.

“We don’t need extreme changes because we’re on the right track.”

Shelton endorses that view but realizes improvement is needed in two major areas – closing the achievement gap for minority and poor students and those with special needs, and addressing overcrowded high schools.

Achievement Gap Under Silberman, FCPS test scores improved but the achievement gap persists. That’s the biggest challenge the district faces, Shelton said.

“The achievement gaps we have just can’t happen,” he said. “Every student must have the same chance to succeed. We have to change to make that happen.”

Shelton will build on the district’s Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning program that all new teachers must take.

The program helps teachers better relate to students who come from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Overcrowded High Schools Fayette County has some of the largest high schools in the state with four of its five schools larger than 2,000 students.

Even if the district had plans to build a new high school, it would take years to complete.

In the meantime, Shelton plans to introduce a program similar to the Next Generation Learning initiative

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SHELTON: New Superintendent Vows FCPS Can Be Best in Nation }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Continued from Page 22 he oversaw in Daviess County.

In Owensboro, the school district partnered with the University of Kentucky to explore new ways of learning in non-traditional settings that meet the needs of the community.

The program established five academies – health science, technology and engineering, business, the arts, and construction and trades – that accommodated 800 of the district’s 3,400 high school students.

The academies offered experiences beyond the traditional classroom to small groups of like-minded students.

Importantly, the academies matched the business needs of Davies County with the goal of producing graduates who are not only college ready but work ready.

“It was important that these academies were aligned with the work force,” Shelton said. “Our health science students were aligned with the local hospital, and our business students were aligned with local businesses and so on.”

Students were exposed and trained in areas that could lead to employment after high school while still remaining part of the high school experience.

“Students got the same basic academic skills and could participate in sports and extra-curricular activities while having a more customized program.”

Testing No story on an education leader would be complete without mentioning testing.

Shelton acknowledges that because of

federal accountability laws – No Child Left Behind – standardized testing is part of the education landscape but rejects the idea of teaching to the test.

“We have to be accountable and keep focused so everyone knows that their tax dollar is spent well,” he said.

“But the assessment that really counts is what happens in the classroom on a daily basis.

“If you are doing the right things in the classroom, that’s what matters.”

Best District in the Country When he accepted the job in June, Shelton claimed that Fayette County could be the nation’s best school district.

He hasn’t changed his mind.

“When I said that I cited two things,” he said. “I was amazed by the support the community gives its schools. The business community has basically said, ‘What can we do to help?’”

“We also have tremendous educational resources in this community with the University of Kentucky, a number of small, private colleges and the community college.

“I really believe we can be the flagship district in Kentucky and the nation.”

What yardstick will he use to judge the district’s progress?

“I think you have to look at the students and what they have done after school,” he said.

“Are our students ready for college and the work force? That’s the real measure.” t

Tom & Stu: Bicycling Built for Two Tom Shelton and Stu Silberman not only are colleagues and good friends, they share the same hobby – cycling.

In fact, Shelton was the one who introduced Silberman to the sport.

Silberman’s bike rides through the city became part of his persona as the Fayette County Public Schools superintendent.

That passion began in Owensboro at Shelton’s suggestion.

“Stu worked so hard, I figured he needed something outside of work,” Shelton said.

“I’ve been a cyclist for 25 years, so we started riding together.”

Silberman quickly made the sport a passion, providing stress relief and numerous health benefits.

But Shelton admits he was guilt stricken when he learned of Silberman’s debilitating accident in 2006 that resulted in multiple surgeries for a broken hip socket and broken right collarbone.

He missed three months of work and when he returned, it was in a wheelchair.

“When Stu’s wife called me to tell me about his accident and the level of his injuries, I struggled with it,” Shelton said. “I couldn’t help but feel guilty.”

Shelton had previously suffered his own serious cycling accident during a race in 2000 when he was thrown from his bike and landed on his face and head.

He suffered a concussion and cracked ribs.

He recovered and continued to ride, although he admits he has let the hobby atrophy for the past two years.

He expects to renew it so county residents may see another school superintendent pedaling through the Bluegrass. Y

“We have to be accountable and keep focused so everyone knows that their tax dollar is spent well, but the assessment that really counts is what happens in the classroom on a daily basis.

“If you are doing the right things in the classroom, that’s what matters.”

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Thursday 1 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Baby and Me, 11 a.m. Free. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: Family Music class. 12:15-12:45 p.m. and 5:45-6:15 p.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. Music Makers Around the World class. 1-1:45 p.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 4-7. $11 per class. God’s Children Sing class. 5:45-6:15 p.m. Ages 2 ½ – 4 ½. $10 per class. Family Music for Babies class.

6:30-7 p.m. Ages 0-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. Registration required, $15 registration fee.121 Malabu Drive, Suites 1 & 2. Info: 245-5887.

Shaker Village: Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides. 2 & 4 p.m. Runs until October 28. $10 adults, $5 for ages 6 - 12, children 5 & under ride free. Info: 734-1545.

Kentucky Mudworks: Clay Kids class.

4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays. Ages 6-11. $65 for 4 weeks. 825 National Ave. Info: 859-389-9681 Central Baptist Education Center: Bumps and Babes prenatal exercise class.

5-6 p.m. $50 for 8 classes, $55 for 10 and $60 for 12. Held at HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

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Cheapside Park: Thursday Night Live, live music, food and beverages from local restaurants. 4:30 – 8 p.m. Free. Info: 4252590.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs.

Savannah Sand Gnats. Sept 1-5. Thurs & Sun game time 5:05 p.m. Fri & Sat 7:05 p.m.

Monday 12:05 p.m. Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Info: 252-4487.

Lex Public Library: Central Branch: Little Golden Books Gallery Exhibit, featuring original illustration art from American publishing’s best-loved picture-book series, Little Golden Books. Exhibit ends Sept 4. Info: 231-5500.

Kentucky Horse Park: “Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands,” a collection of the bronze belt buckles, plaques and weapons of ancient horsemen of a nomadic culture.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission to exhibit included in Horse Park admission: $16 adults, $8 children, 6 & under free. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. Info: (800)678-8813.

The Headley-Whitney Museum: “The Discerning Eye of the Collector: American and European Silver from the Granger Collection.”

Exhibit ends Sept. 4. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tues-Fri, noon-5 p.m. Sat & Sun. $10 adults, $7 students and seniors, children 5 & under

free. Exhibit runs through Sept. 4. Info: 2556653.

UK Art Museum: “The Veil: Visible and Invisible Spaces,” an exhibit exploring the many manifestations and interpretations of the veil. Noon-5 p.m. Tues-Sun, Noon-8 p.m. Fri. Runs through Oct 9. $8 admission, $5 senior citizens. Info: 257-5716.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. 11 a.m.

Ages 2-3. Info: 231-5560. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3 & up. Info: 231-5580.

Friday 2 Kentucky Horse Park: Bluegrass Cluster Dog show. Sept. 2-5. Parking $5. Info: 2722846 or 277-7402.

UK Arboretum: 10th annual Bird House Display and Auction. Sept. 2-11. Info: 2576955.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: Family Music class. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class.

Cycle of Seasons class. 10:45-11:15 a.m.

Ages 2 ½ – 4 ½. $10 per class. Family Music

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Providing private education in a Christ-centered environment. Quiet, structured classroom. Individualized instruction targeting individual needs. Training in organization, study and social skills. Behavior modification discipline model. Counseling with a variety of therapies. Daily physical education. Space is limited.

We also offfer summer camps. Each session will include engaging activities in Language Arts, Math, and Physical Education. A special topic will be featured in each of the sessions. The camp goals are Social Skills Training and Academic Skills Retention.

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Experience the Thrill of

McDonald’s ZooTember

Glacier Run!

September 2 & 16

Ronald McDonald Movie Nights

Magnificent polar and grizzly bears living alongside sleek seals and sea lions…spectacular under water viewing…daily animal presentations and more!

Qannik the Polar Bear Cub

She’s captured the hearts of people worldwide and now she lives at the Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run. Keep track of her progress and her schedule on Facebook or at louisvillezoo.org. Follow her Tweets at @QannikTheCubLZ. View cute cub video on your smartphone.

There’s So Much To Do!

You won’t want to miss the NEW baby giraffe (born in June), the NEW 4-D ride film YOGI BEAR – The Wild Ride, the Calistoga Splash Park (open through mid-September) – and all the fabulous animals of course!

See It All – Do It all

The best way to experience ALL the fun at the Zoo is by purchasing a Zoo Membership – good for unlimited admission during regular hours year round and lots of other great benefits. Join now at louisvillezoo.org

Great family movies under the stars with Zoo admission just $5 after 5 p.m. Movie titles at louisvillezoo.org/events September 10, (12 – 4 p.m.)

Storybook Character Day Meet your favorite characters including Curious George, the Man in the Yellow Hat, Lilly, Llama Llama, Max (from Max & Ruby), Tacky the Penguin and Scuffy the Tugboat.

Bring your camera!

September 3, (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

September 17, (Noon – 4 p.m.)

Meet Your Best Friend presented by

Toyota Backyard Action Hero Day featuring Captain America

Additional support by

Three live stage shows throughout the day plus a meet and greet and a copy of the Toyota Backyard Action Hero Guidebook.

Visit WAVE3.com through September 30 for a special offer.

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

Open Daily March – Labor Day: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (exit 6 p.m.)

Sept. – Feb.: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (exit by 5 p.m.)

The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is accredited by the American Association of Museums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Pet adoptions, tips from zookeepers and meet and greet with storybook character Biscuit.

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for Babies class. 11:30-noon. Ages 0-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit.

Registration required, $15 registration fee.

121 Malabu Drive, Suites 1 & 2. Info: 2455887.

UK Women’s Soccer: UK vs. Central Michigan. 5 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Louisville. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Louisville Zoo: Ronald McDonald Movie Night presents “Tangled.” Field opens at 6 p.m., movie begins at sundown. Free for zoo members, $5 for non-members. Info: (502) 459-2181.

LexDance: Mostly Waltz social dance. Predance workshop at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 420-6780.

UK Volleyball: UK vs. Western Kentucky at 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth.

Memorial Coliseum. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

UK Men’s Soccer: UK vs. Wright State.

7:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth.

Info: 1-800-928-2287.

The Mad Potter: Friday Night Live Music.

8 - 10 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 269-4591.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Info: 231-5580.

•••weekend••• Saturday 3 Quest Community Church: Questapalooza, music, rides, attractions and food. Info: www.qpza.com.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside Park. Info: 608-2655.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parking lot of Pedal the Planet Bike Shop, Richmond Road. Info: 548-3516.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: A culinary tour with stops at local restaurants in downtown Lexington. 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Info: 1-800-979-3370.

Louisville Zoo: Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, a pet adoption event. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in front of the zoo. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Central Baptist Education Center: Prenatal Yoga: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. $50 for 8 classes, $55 for 10 and $60 for 12. Held at HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: Music Makers Around the World class.

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10:15-11 a.m. Ages 4-7. $11 per class. Family Music class. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. Cycles of Seasons class. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class. Registration required, $15 registration fee. 121 Malabu Drive, Suites 1 & 2. Info: 245-5887.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Craftapalooza. Join us as we empty out the supply closet and see what we can make! 11 a.m. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911.

Good Foods Market and Cafe: Sampling Saturday, meet local producers and sample products. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 455 Southland Drive. Info: 278-1813.

McConnell Springs: Tree ID, learn to identify native trees using tricks and tips. 11 a.m. Free. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 2254073.

UK Volleyball: UK vs. Ohio at 11a.m. and vs. Virginia Tech at 7:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Civil War Train Robbery. Cannon firing demonstration at 1:30 p.m., train ride at 2 p.m. $12 adults, $10 children 2-10. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: 873-2476.

Woodford Co. Library: Paws to Read, become more proficient at reading by practicing with friendly trained therapy dogs.

3-4 p.m. Ages 5-11. Free. Info: 873-5191 The Mad Potter: Family Fun & Pizza Night. 6 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 269-4591.

Explorium: Family Movie Night, bring a pillow or a chair and enjoy popcorn and a Disney movie. 7-9 p.m. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Lexington Convention Center: Rollergirls of Central Kentucky vs. Hard Knox Rollergirls. 7 p.m. $10, children 12 & under free. Heritage Hall. Info: 233-4567.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Barbara Ramlow and band Berea Cast-Offs.

Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8 11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students. Location TBA. Info: 552-5433.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m.

Ages 4 & up. Info: 231-5580.

Sunday 4 Cincinnati Zoo: Cheetah Run 5k. 8 a.m. $25 zoo members, $30 non-members.

Cheetah Fun Run for children 12 & under is free. Info: (513) 281-4700.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Southland Drive. Info: 608-2655.

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

Ashland Estate: “Vintage Kentucky,” a toast to Henry Clay, wine tasting and jazz concert. 1-7 p.m. $25. 120 Sycamore Road.

Info: 425-2592.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: A culinary tour with stops at local restaurants in downtown Lexington. 2 p.m. Info: 1-800-979-3370.

Equus Run Vineyards: Tunes in the Vines Sunday Socials, pack a picnic and enjoy live music by local musicians. 2 – 4 p.m.

Free. 1280 Moores Mill Road. Info: 846-9463.

UK Art Museum: Artful Sunday, “It’s a Bug’s World.” 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. Info: 2575716.

UK Women’s Soccer: UK vs. Baylor.

Noon. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth.

Louisville. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Monday 5 Labor Day FCPS: No School.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: Family Music class. 10:45-11:15 a.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class.

Family Music for Babies class. 11:30 a.m.noon. Ages 0-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. Cycles of Seasons class.

11:15-11:45 a.m. Ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class. Music Makers Around the World class.

3:30-4:15 p.m. and 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 4-7. $11 per class. Registration required, $15 registration fee. 121 Malabu Drive, Suites 1 & 2. Info: 245-5887.

Kentucky Theatre: Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. Audience seating starts at 6:15 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 for students with ID. 214 E. Main St. Info: 252-8888.

Tuesday 6 Div. of Parks & Rec: Community Centers open for the season. Carver, Castlewood, Dunbar and Kenwick Centers will open 3-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 3-7 p.m. Friday.

William Wells Brown Center will open 5-9 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

Info: 288-2953.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. See Sept. 1.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt:

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Family Music class. 10-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. Ages walking 15 months-3 years. $10 per class. Family Music for Babies class.

10:45-11:15. Ages 0-18 months. $9 per class, $14 instrument kit. God’s Children Sing class.

11:30-noon p.m. Ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class.

Cycles of Seasons class. 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Ages 2 ½-4 ½. $10 per class. Music Makers Around the World class. 4:45-5:30 p.m. Ages 4-7. $11 per class. Registration required, $15 registration fee. 121 Malabu Drive, Suites 1 & 2. Info: 245-5887.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 3-6:30 p.m. Parking lot of Pedal the Planet Bike Shop, Richmond Road. Info: 548-3516.

Jessamine Co. Library: Teen Fantasy Football Draft Party. 5-6 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. Preschool Storytime. 7 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: (859) 885-3523 FCPS: Maxwell Spanish Immersion Magnet Elementary Open House. 6-7 p.m. 301 Woodland Ave. Info: 381-3516.

The Mad Potter: Diva Night. New guests and topics weekly, plus popcorn and chocolate. 6 - 9 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road.

Info: 269-4591.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Southland Jamboree, bluegrass concert series. 7 p.m.

Free. 205 Southland Drive. Info: 260-1048.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. 11 a.m. Ages 6-18 months. Info: 231-5560. Northside Branch: Teen Advisory Board Pizza Party, the board is recruiting new members. 7-8 p.m.

Ages 12-18. Info: 231-5590. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 6-18 months. Info: 231-5580.

Wednesday 7 Jessamine Co. Library: Preschool Storytime. 10 and 11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Carnegie Center: Dreambuilding: Goal Group for Writers. Noon-1 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

St. Joseph Hospital East: Breastfeeding Class. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required. Info: 967-2229.

Red Barn Radio: The Dixie Bee-Liners, traditional bluegrass, gospel with a little Americana and country too. 7 p.m. $8, children 12 & under free. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 225-0370.

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Good Foods Market and Cafe: Jewelry Making: Bracelets. 7-9 p.m. $23 owners, $25 others. 455 Southland Drive.

Info: 278-1813.

Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition: Wounded Warrior Bash. Live music, food and silent auction fundraiser. $60. Barrel House.

Info: 971-8737.

UK Volleyball: UK vs. Louisville. 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Boyle Co. Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Info: 583-1107.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek: Preschool Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5.

Info: 231-5560. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 12-24 months. Info: 231-5580. Village Branch: Bilingual Family Storytime, English and Spanish stories, songs and activities. 6-6:30 p.m. For children ages 2-5 and parents. Info: 231-5575.

Lexington Ballet: The Classics, featuring selections from Swan Lake, Don Quixote and Le Corsaire. 7 p.m. $12 adults, $5 children 12 & under. Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Road. Info: 846-9463.

Thursday 8 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime and Baby and Me. See Sept.

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Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 1.

Jessamine Co. Library: Anime and Manga Club. 4-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: (859) 885-3523 Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Great Expectations childbirth class.

6-8:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

McConnell Springs: History to Chew On Series. Bring a brown bag dinner and listen to presentations on Central Kentucky history, geology and culture. 6 p.m. Free. Registration required. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073.

FCPS: Dixie Magnet Elementary School Open House. 6-7 p.m. 1940 Eastland Parkway. Info: 381-3116.

The Mad Potter: Paint With Me 1-2-3 “Hoot Owl” platter. 6:30 - 8 p.m. $30. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 269-4591.

Cheapside Park: Thursday Night Live.

See Sept. 1.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Sept 1. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept 1.

Friday 9 Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 2.

Hospice of the Bluegrass: Camp Echo and Camp Hope, a weekend retreat for children who have lost a loved on within the past two years. Sept 9-11. Ages 6-12.

Registration required. Camp Cathedral Domain, Irvine. Info: 277-2700.

UK Volleyball: UK vs. Houston. 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

UK Women’s Soccer: UK vs. Louisville.

7:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth.

Info: 1-800-928-2287.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Steve Bennett and band Contraversial. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8 - 11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

The Mad Potter: Friday Night Live Music.

See Sept. 2.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See Sept 2.

•••weekend••• Saturday 10 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 3.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 3.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: See Sept. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Charlotte’s Web featuring The Lexington Children’s Theatre: 11 a.m. Welcome Gives Back partners The Lexington Children’s Theatre for a special preview of their season opener, Charlotte’s Web. Lexington Green.

Div. of Parks & Rec: 10th Annual Dog Paddle, bring your dog for a dip in the pool.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10 per dog with a limit of two people, and $5 per additional person over the age of 10. Dogs must have rabies tag and proof of vaccination. Woodland Aquatic Center. Info: 288-2900.

Bi-Water Farm: Rock the Farm, featuring crafts, hayrides, a corn maze and an appearance by Nickelodeon’s Diego. $9.

Proceeds benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital. 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Noon7:30 p.m. Sunday. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3676.

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food, live music, crafts and camel, pony and hay rides. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. 180 Stone Road, Georgetown.

Info: (502) 863-2255.

Moon Festival: A Moon Cake contest, live

music, and YMCA and children activities highlight the Kentucky Chinese American Association’s Moon Festival Celebration 2011. Free. 2 p.m. at Beaumont YMCA. 4-8 at Moondance Ampitheater in Beaumont Centre Circle. Info: www.kycaa.org.

UK Art Museum: Painting Life Workshop with Andre Pater. 9:30 a.m.-Noon. $64, $50 for museum members. Registration required, all skill levels welcome. Info: 257-6199.

Lexington Philharmonic: Peanut Butter and Jelly Concert Series, eat sandwiches and play with instruments during a concert.

10 a.m. and 11 a.m. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Loudon House, 209 Castlewood Drive.

Info: 233-4226.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: First Spoonfuls class, learn to raise a healthy eater. 10-11:30 a.m. For parents of children 4-6 months. Free. Registration required. Held at HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Try It! Wheelthrowing!” Noon – 2 p.m. Adults and children 6 & up. Firing available for $20. 825 National Ave. Info: 389-9681.

Louisville Zoo: Storybook Character Day, featuring Curious George, Llama Llama, Max from Max and Ruby, and more. Noon-4 p.m. $13.95 adults, $10.50 children and seniors, children 2 & under free. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Richmond Pottery Festival & Kids Fest: Featuring pottery, crafts, free kid’s entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

Sunday. Irvine McDowell Park. Info: http:// parks.richmond.ky.us.

UK Volleyball: UK vs. Loyola Marymount.

11 a.m. and vs. West Virginia at 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

UK Football: UK vs. Central Michigan.

Noon. $46 SEC games, $41 non-conference games. Commonwealth Stadium. Info: (800) 928-2287.

YMCA of Central KY: Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration. The Beaumont YMCA will open to the public for swimming, jogging, basketball and craft-making. 2-4 p.m. Free. Registration required for craft-making. Entertainment and more activities from 4-8 p.m. at the Moondance Amphitheatre in Beaumont Centre Circle. Info: 219-9622.

The Mad Potter: Family Fun & Pizza Night.

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Explorium: Carnival 2011: An evening of Confections and Cocktails, featuring games, a cupcake bar, silent auction and more. 7-10 p.m. 21 & over. Tickets $35, $50 at the door.

Proceeds will support the Explorium and its Have A Heart Program. Info: 258-3253 ext.

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Hepcats Swing Dance: Free dance lesson 8:15- 9 p.m. Dancing 9 p.m.-midnight. $5. 1801 Alexandria Drive. Info: 420-2426.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Fall Into Stories. 2 p.m. Ages 5 & up.

Reservations required. Info: 231-5534.

Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club with basic lessons offered. 2 - 4 p.m. Ages 8 & up, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 231-5560.

Northside Branch: Inventors’ Workshop.

2-3 p.m. Ages 7-11. Reservations required.

Info: 231-5590. Tates Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Sept 3.

Sunday 11 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Sept.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. See Sept. 4.

Fall Arts Festival: Live music, pet contests, sculpture workshops, scavenger hunts and more. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort. Info: (502) 875-8687.

Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition: Wounded Warrior Celebrity Golf Tournament.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Teams of three plus military member celebrity player. University Club of Kentucky, 4850 Leestown Road. Info: 9718737.

Raven Run: Butterflies, take a one-mile hike and learn to identify and how to attract butterflies. 1 p.m. Info: 272-6105.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free. New Brother/New Sister class. 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Ages 3 - 7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: See Sept. 4.

Equus Run Vineyards: Lexington Ballet Company presents Ballet in the Vines. Wine tasting at 1 p.m., performance at 2:30 p.m. $12 adults1280 Moores Mill Road. Info: 8469463.

UK Women’s Soccer: UK vs. Southeast Missouri. 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Monday 12 Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 5.

McTeggart Irish Dancers: Open House for Irish Dancing, free first lesson. Sept. 12, 19 and 26. Ages 5-18. 185 Pasadena Drive Suite 210. Info: 444-4544.

Jessamine Co. Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10 and 11:30 a.m. Ages 0-2. Info: (859) 885-3523 Bluegrass Baby Wearing Group: 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 608-7938.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 1 - 2 p.m. 1530 Nicholasville Road, Free. Info: 288-2423 Kentucky Mudworks: Littlest Builders class. 5:15-6 p.m. Thursdays. Ages 3-5 with parent. $75 for 6 weeks. 825 National Ave. Info: 859-389-9681.

FCPS: School Board Planning Meeting. 5:30 p.m. Open to the public. 701 E. Main St. Info: 381-4102.

Good Foods Market and Cafe: Seed Saving 101. 7-8:30 p.m. $8 owners, $10 others. 455 Southland Drive. Info: 278-1813.

Kentucky Theatre: See Sept. 5.

Frankfort Regional Med. Ctr: Breastfeeding Basics class. 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Free if delivering at FRMC. Registration required. Info: (877) 376-2631.

Keeneland: September Yearling Sales, spectators are welcome at this sale that attracts buyers from all over the world. Sept.

12-25. Keeneland Sales Pavilion. Info: (800) 456-3412.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump, music and movement playtime. 11-11:20 a.m. Ages 18-30 months. Info: 231-5560. Tates Creek Branch: “Eating for Two” class, healthy tips for expectant mothers. 11 a.m.

Free. Registration required. Info: 288-2423.

Village Branch: Homework Help. 4 – 8 p.m. Every Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Grades K-12. Info: 231-5575.

Tuesday 13 Jessamine Co. Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Sept. 12. Preschool Storytime.

7 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Family Eyecare Associates: Vision Therapy Workshop. Learn what a Vision Therapy program can do to help your

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struggling student. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 105 Crossfield Dr., Versailles. Info: 859-879-3665.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. See Sept. 1.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 6.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Baby’s New Tastes class, learn to raise a healthy eater. 10-11:30 a.m.

For parents of children 6-9 months. Free.

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

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Sept.

6.

Milk Mommies of Frankfort: Breastfeeding information group. 5-6 p.m.

Free. Franklin Co. Health Dept. Info: (502) 564-7647.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Stop Smoking Class Series. 6-7 p.m. for 13 weeks.

Free with deposit, nicotine replacement provided. Registration required. Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 288-2327.

FCPS: Tates Creek Elementary accelerated cluster Open House. 6-7 p.m. 1105 Centre Parkway. Info: 381-3606. Tates Creek Middle School accelerated cluster Open House.

7:15-8:15 p.m. 1105 Centre Parkway. Info: 381-3052.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free.

UK Polk Dalton Clinic. Info: 288-2395.

The Mad Potter: Diva Night. See Sept. 6.

Family Eyecare Associates: Vision Therapy Workshop, learn about how a vision therapy program can help your struggling student. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles. Info: 879-3665.

La Leche League of Lexington Monthly meeting: 7:15 p.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 608-7938.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Sept 6. Dragon Book Club. 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-3. Reservations required. Info: 231-5560. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. See Sept 6.

Wednesday 14 Jessamine Co. Library: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 7.

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

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Red Barn Radio: Mark Kroos, traditional bluegrass, gospel with a little Americana and country too. 7 p.m. $8, children 12 & under free. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 225-0370.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Kirby’s Preschool Playhouse: Meet Mother Goose. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 2315534. Eagle Creek: Preschool Storytime.

See Sept 7. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See Sept 7. Village Branch: Bilingual Family Storytime. See Sept 7.

Thursday 15 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime and Baby and Me. See Sept.

1.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 1.

FCPS: 16th District PTA Roundtable Forums.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 701 E. Main St. Info: 3813038. Ashland Elementary School accelerated cluster Open House. 6-7 p.m. 195 N. Ashland Ave. Info: 381-3243. School-Based Decision Making Super Council meeting. 6-8 p.m. 701 E. Main St. Info: 381-4103.

Kid Connection Consignment Sale: Noon-8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m-8 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday. Pinnacle Clubhouse, 621 Southpoint Drive. Info: www. lexkidconnect.net.

UK Art Museum: Campus Gallery Hop. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 257-5716.

Ephraim McDowell Med. Ctr: Breastfeeding support group. 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Free. Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Pediatric CPR. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

The Mad Potter: Glass Jewelry Class.

6:30 - 8 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 269-4591.

Carnegie Center: Kentucky Women Writers Conference. Sept. 15-17. Featuring workshops in poetry, fiction, creative nonfictions and spoken word. $175, $30 students. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 257-2874.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Sept 1.

Pizza and Paperbacks. 6-7 p.m. For middle schoolers. Reservations required. Info: 2315560. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept 1. Fashion Emergency!

Create a fashion line for paper dolls. 3:30 p.m.

Ages 7-12. Reservations required. Info: 2315580. Diabetes Basics class Part 1. 5-6 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Info: 288-2395.

Friday 16 Jessamine Co. Library: Jump and Jive, dance your wiggles out at this storytime! 10:30 a.m. 0-5 years. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Sts Peter and Paul School: Fall Festival. Live music, great food, games and more family fun. 4-11 p.m. 423 W. Short St. Info: 254-9257 or www. stspeterandpaulschool.org.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 2.

LexArts: Gallery Hop. 5-8 p.m. Sept. 16-Nov 18. Free. Info: www.galleryhoplex.com Louisville Zoo: Ronald McDonald Movie Night presents “The Incredibles.” Field opens at 6 p.m., movie begins at sundown. Free for zoo members, $5 for non-members. Info: (502) 459-2181.

UK Volleyball: UK vs. Auburn. 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Kentucky Mudworks: “Date Night Wheelthrowing.” 7-9 p.m. Firing available for $20. 825 National Ave. Info: 389-9681.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Festival Latino de Lexington, with live music, dance, food, fireworks and cultural presentations. 7-11 p.m.

Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday. Free. Robert F. Stephens Courthouse. Info: 288-2925.

The Mad Potter: Friday Night Live Music.

See Sept. 2.

Cheapside Park: Thursday Night Live.

See Sept. 1.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See Sept 2.

•••weekend••• Saturday 17 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 3.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 3.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: See Sept. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Stuffy Emergency Room: 11 a.m. Does your favorite stuffed animal have a boo-boo? Bring it to storytime for triage and repair! Welcome local fashion designer and stuffy fixer Sarah Estes.

Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911.

Jessamine Co. Library: Drive-Way to 5k meeting, get info about this 9-week program that helps you train for a 5k. 9 a.m.

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Ages 12-52. Registration required. Program meets weekly, beginning Sept. 14. Info: (859) 885-3523 Bi-Water Farm: Apple Days, with apple cider, apple pie, apple breads and more. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $9. Plus AutumnFest, featuring a petting zoo, corn maze, spooky farmhouse, hay rides and more. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, Noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 31. $9. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3676.

Sts Peter and Paul School: Fall Festival. Live music, great food, games and more family fun. 4-11 p.m. 423 W. Short St. Info: 254-9257 or www. stspeterandpaulschool.org.

Boyd Orchards: Apple Days Festival.

Saturday and Sunday. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: 873-3097.

Equus Run Vineyards: Presents “The Sensations,” an evening of music, dancing, food and wine. Wine tasting at 4 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. $25.97 for dinner and show, plus $2 for wine tasting. 1280 Moores Mill Road. Info: 846-9463.

The Mad Potter: Family Fun & Pizza Night. See Sept. 3.

UK Football: UK vs. Louisville. 7 p.m. $75. Commonwealth Stadium. Info: (800) 928-2287.

Midway Fall Festival: The 37th Annual Festival, featuring arts, crafts, music, petting zoo, train rides and more. Downtown Midway.

Info: 846-4966.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Sept 3.

Evans Orchards: Harvest Festival, featuring a petting zoo, pony and hay rides, and special events. Every weekend through October 31. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Noon-6 p.m. Sundays. 180 Stone Road, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-2255.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Sept.

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

Registration required. Info: 257-5168.

Lexington Convention Center: Reptile Expo. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $4.50, free for children 6 & under. Info: 233-4567.

Girl Scouts: Family Fun-a-Thon to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting, with games, crafts, face painting and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free and open to the public.

National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Road.

Info: 223-4965 or 293-2621.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Senior Aerobic Class with focus on Arthritis. 11 a.m.noon. Ages 50 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Free.

Info: 288-2391.

McConnell Springs: Junior Naturalist “Leaf it to Us.” 11 a.m. - noon. Ages 10 & under. Free. Registration required. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073.

Louisville Zoo: Backyard Action Hero Day featuring Captain America. Noon-4 p.m. $13.95 adults, $10.50 children and seniors, children 2 & under free. Noon-4 p.m. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Mystery Theater, help solve the “Murder on the Bluegrass Express.” 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $15 adults, $10 children 2-10. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: 873- 2476.

Good Foods Market and Cafe: Fresh Preserving and Home Canning class. 2-3 p.m.

Also Sept. 21 & 22 from 7-8 p.m. $23 owners, $25 others. 455 Southland Drive. Info: 2781813.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. See Sept. 4.

UK Volleyball: UK vs. Georgia. 1:30 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Memorial Coliseum. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Charlotte’s Web. 2 p.m. Sept 18; 2 and 7 p.m. Sept 24; 2 p.m. Sept 25. $17 adults, $14 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

UK Art Museum: “(Dis)covering the Veil: History, Lore and Politics” with Jennifer Heath. 2 p.m. Free. Info: 257-5716.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 2 - 3:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

Good Foods Market and Cafe: Jewelry Making: Necklaces. 2-4 p.m. $28 owners, $30 others. 455 Southland Drive.

Info: 278-1813.

Equus Run Vineyards: Tunes in the Vines Sunday Socials, pack a picnic and enjoy live music by local musicians. 2 – 4 p.m.

Free. 1280 Moores Mill Road. Info: 846-9463.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: See Sept. 4.

McConnell Springs: Ice Cream Social. Free.

416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073.

Baby Moon: Hypnobabies Childbirth Preparation class. 5:30-8:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. $265 per couple. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Monday 19 Jessamine Co. Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Sept. 12.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 5.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.

Public Health Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2395.

Kentucky Theatre: See Sept. 5.

FCPS: Lexington Traditional Magnet School Open House. 6-7 p.m. 350 N. Limestone. Info: 381-3192.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump, music and movement playtime. See Sept 12. Tates Creek Branch: “Baby Food and Beyond” class. 11 a.m. For parents of a 6-15 month old. Free. Registration required. Nighty-Night Little Friend, bring your favorite stuffed friend and hear some bedtime stories. 7 p.m. Ages 2 & up. Info: 231-5580.

Tuesday 20 Jessamine Co. Library: Mother Goose Storytime and Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 12.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. See Sept. 1.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 6.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 6.

Carnegie Center: International Day of Peace. Free food, entertainment, and arts and crafts for the whole family. Pre-registration required. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Bi-Water Farm: Tiny Tot Tuesday. Children 4 and under admitted free between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. $9 ages 5 & up. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3676.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Weight Loss Challenge Kickoff. The kickoff will include registration, weigh-in and BMI measurements for the start of a free class series to support weight loss. 5:30-9 p.m.

For adults. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 288-2391.

Breastfeeding Basics class. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Public Health Clinic South, 2433 Regency Road. Free. Registration required. Info: 2882395.

UK Arboretum: Composting at Home. 6 p.m. Free. Registration required. Info: 257-

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Boomerang Consignors owners Laurel Cassidy (l) and

his is no ordinary consignment sale. The 12,500 square Melanie Leach transformed a love of flea markets into feet of floor space at Boomerang Consignors in the their own business.

Gardenside Shopping Center features much more than gently used clothes – although there is plenty of clothing to Along with that Brooks Brothers suit and Ferragamo shoes choose from. ($10), the inventory includes clothes, toys, baby strollers, In fact, this reporter, within five minutes of entering the furniture (everything from lamps, a retro sofa and an store, spotted, tried on and bought a Brooks Brothers suit for entertainment unit), books, DVDs, linens, athletic gear and a a mere $35. Now, that’s a deal. pup tent. “We even sold a wind surf board,” Cassidy said.

Deals are the name of the game at Boomerang Consignors, A typical shopper is Megan Hurt, who purchased a sweater, the brainchild of owners Laurel Cassidy and Melanie Leach, a sweat pants, Khaki shorts and jeans – with brand names such pair of Lexington moms with a nose for value. as Old Navy, Candies and Justice – all for $22.26. She picked Lexington’s “premier seasonal marketplace” opened a year up the new Candies jeans with tags, which retailed for $36, ago, offering deals for shoppers and a chance for consignors for six bucks. “to put money in your pouch “I have picky children who “I have picky children who want want while cleaning up your house.” only certain brands, and (Cassidy attended high school only certain brands, and I like I like the prices and variety in Australia accounting for the here. I’m very happy with my the prices and variety here.”

Boomerang name.) purchase,” she said.

Championing the “reduce, Cassidy and Leach, who reuse, recycle” way of life, Cassidy and Leach provide gently have known each other since grade school at The Lexington used products for the lowest price possible while offering School, may be unlikely shop owners – Cassidy has a sellers a fair percentage of every sale. Using an online tagging psychology degree from Vermont and Leach a fine arts system, consignors can offer all manner of gently used items degree from Vanderbilt – but they love flea markets. and earn 65% of the sale price. If you want to drop off your Nothing beats a satisfied customer. “We see old shoppers items and let the owners price and tag them, you earn 40%. come back and say, ‘This is a great idea,’” Cassidy said. “We Boomerang also has a regularly occurring consignment sale. love the interaction with customers. And this is a good Six themed sales are scheduled throughout the year – the late service for people in tough economic times.” summer sale ended in August and the early fall sale runs Sept.

Where else can you get Brooks Brothers for $35?

22-25. After items have been through a few sales, Cassidy and Leach donate them to charities such as Christian Appalachian Info: Boomerang Consignors, 1801 Alexandria Drive.

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free. Heritage Hall. Info: 233-4567.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples: 7:15 – 9:30 p.m. $40. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

South Elkhorn Christian Church: Fall Kids Consignment Sale. 2-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.

FCPS: SCAPA at Lafayette High School Open House. 6-7 p.m. 401 Reed Lane. Info: 381-3474.

Bi-Water Farm: Hallow Weenie Thursday.

Receive a free hot dog between 5-7 p.m. with regular admission of $9. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3676.

The Mad Potter: Diva Night. See Sept. 6.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Sept 6. Stories Before Bedtime Pajama Party, wear pajamas and bring your stuffed animals for stories and activities. 6:30-7 p.m. Ages 3-7. Reservations required. Info: 231-5560. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. See Sept 6.

Wednesday 21 Jessamine Co. Library: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 7.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Health Equity Network Summit. Reception and panel discussion 5:30-8 p.m. Presentations and workshops 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. Free.

Hyatt Regency, 401 W. High St. Info: 2882391. Healthy Weight Basics class. 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. First African Church, 465 Price Rd. Info: 288-2395.

Red Barn Radio: Lost River Cavemen, traditional bluegrass, gospel with a little Americana and country too. 7 p.m. $8, children 12 & under free. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 225-0370.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Wee Learners, have fun with science and math. 2-2:45 p.m. Ages 3-5.

Reservations required. Extreme Explorers, see the world with books and art activities from different countries. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Info: 2315570. Eagle Creek: Preschool Storytime.

See Sept 7. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See Sept 7. Little Hands, Big Ideas Math & Science: Be an Archeologist.

1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Reservations required.

Info: 231-5580. Village Branch: Bilingual Family Storytime. See Sept 7. Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime. 6-6:30 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5575.

FCPS: Meadowthorpe Elementary accelerated cluster Open House. 6-7 p.m. 1710 N. Forbes Rd. Info: 381-3521.

Pre-Engineerng Program Open House at Lafayette High School. 7-8 p.m. 401 Reed Lane. Info: 381-3474.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Weight Loss Challenge Aerobics and more classes.

6-8 p.m. For adults. Free. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 288-2391.

The Mad Potter: Silver Jewelry Class.

6:30 - 8 p.m. 3385 Tates Creek Road. Info: 269-4591.

Explorium: “Educational Tricks for SchoolAged Children” seminar. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free.

Childcare provided. Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Richmond Place: Autumn Fest. Live music, refreshments, a silent auction and several vendors. 100% of the money raised at the silent auction will go directly to the National Parkinson Foundation to support research/education on Parkinson’s Disease.

Free. 2-3:30. 3051 Rio Dosa Drive. Info: 269-6308.

Cheapside Park: Thursday Night Live.

See Sept. 1.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Sept 1. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept 1. Diabetes Basics class Part 2. 5-6 p.m. Free. Registration required.

Info: 288-2395.

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Jessamine Co. Library: Jump and Jive storytime. See Sept. 16.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime and Baby and Me. See Sept. 1.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 2.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 1.

Lexington Convention Center: Scarefest, horror and paranormal convention.

5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $20 on Friday and Sunday, $25 on Saturday. Children 6 & under

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Lex. Opera House: “Peter Pan.” Cathy Rigby returns as Peter Pan in this musical adaptation of your favorite story. 7 p.m. Info: 233-3535 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Talon Winery: Summer Concert Series.

7-10 p.m. 7086 Tates Creek Road. Info: 971-3214.

UK Men’s Soccer: UK vs. Evansville. 7 p.m. $5 adults, $2 seniors and youth. Info: 1-800-928-2287.

Woodford Co. Library: Deedle Deedle Dees Concert, a performance by the nationally known children’s music group. 7-8 p.m. For families. Free. Info: 873-5191.

LexDance: Contra Dance with open caller and open band. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance 8 - 11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

The Mad Potter: Friday Night Live Music.

See Sept. 2.

Lex Public Library: Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See Sept 2.

•••weekend••• Saturday 24 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 3.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 3.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: See Sept. 3.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Weight Loss Challenge Health and Wellness Fair and Walkathon. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. $10, includes T-shirt. William Wells Brown Community Center, 540 E. Sixth St. Info: 288-2391.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Lego Play Day: 11 a.m. Join us for Lego themed games and lots of free play with our 23 pounds of Legos. Lexington Green. Info: 273-2911.

Bi-Water Farm: Armed Forces, Police and Emergency Workers Weekend. Come in uniform or with ID and receive half of general admission of $9. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Noon-7:30 p.m. Sunday. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3676.

Boyd Orchards: Scarecrow Festival.

Saturday and Sunday. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: 873-3097.

Lexington Convention Center: Kenny Woods’ Knife and Gun Show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults, $6 children 6-12, children 6 & under free.

Heritage Hall. Info: 233-4567.

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overnor Steve Beshear and other dignitaries will celebrate the opening of the state’s most innovative breakthrough in senior living -- the Small Home for Memory Care at Wesley Village Senior Living Community in Wilmore.

The gala opening on Sept.

28 will feature remarks by Beshear; Lindsey Davis, Bishop of Ky. United Methodist Churches; Wesley Village President/CEO Glenda Creech; and Board Chair Judge John Adams.

UK Director of Opera, Dr. Everett McCorvey, who performed at the World Equestrian Games, will sing “My Old Kentucky Home.”

The Small Home represents a new way of providing care for older adults with Alzheimer’s or related dementias.

“This is a revolution for Kentucky in long-term care,” said Alan Beuscher, vice president of New Initiatives at Wesley Village.

The Small Home, which houses 10 residents, provides a home-like setting where residents have their own bedrooms, help out in the kitchen, eat what and when

they want, and rise and go to bed when they want.

Residents also have complete access to an attractive outdoor patio and garden area.

Two certified nursing assistants are present during all waking hours, and the staff-to-resident ratio is 1:5.

The small home is treated like a private residence – even Wesley Village staff must ring the doorbell before entering.

“When you restore the rights and freedoms of being in their own home to people, they come back to life,” Beuscher said.

“They have control of their own lives again.”

The Small Home at Wesley Village is part of a growing national trend. More than 200 small homes are already in place in 22 states.

Wesley Village intends the Small Home to serve as a model for others to copy.

“This is the best model there is for senior health care,” Beuscher said. “This is what quality senior care will look like in the future.

“I’ve been around nursing homes all my life and sensed there must be a better way.

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Sprouts Kids Club, class about fair trade products focusing on chocolate. 10-11 a.m.

Free. Registration required. 455 Southland Drive. Info: 278-1813.

Ky Railway Museum: Meet and Greet with Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick. 10 a.m. Saturday, Noon on Sunday. Train ride $16 for adults, $11 for ages 2 - 12, free for children under 2 with accompanying adult. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: 1-800-272-0152.

Shaker Village: HarvestFest, join in for fun on-the-farm festivities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. $15 adults, $5 children 6-12, children 5 & under free. 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg. Info: 734-5611.

Lex. Opera House: “Peter Pan.” Cathy Rigby returns as Peter Pan in this musical adaptation of your favorite story. 1 & 7 p.m.

Info: 233-3535 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Jessamine Co. Library: Central Baptist Hospital Diabetes Education. 1-2 p.m. For adults.

Registration required. Info: (859) 885-3523 The Mad Potter: Family Fun & Pizza Night.

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McConnell Springs: Weekend Workout.

10 a.m. Volunteers needed for garden upkeep, trail maintenance and more. Wear sturdy shoes and work gloves. Meet at the Education Center. Info: 225-4073.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Senior Aerobic Class with focus on Arthritis. See Sept. 17.

Singletary Center: Jose Porcel and Ballet Flamenco presents “Gypsy Fire.” 7:30 p.m. $25-$35. Info: 257-1706.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Charley Harvey and band Julia Weatherford and Family. Pre-dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students. Russell Acton Folk Center, Berea. Info: 985-5501.

UK Football: UK vs. Florida. Time TBA. $46 SEC games, $41 non-conference games.

Commonwealth Stadium. Info: (800) 928-2287.

Raven Run: Stargazing. 8 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Info: 272-6105.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club with basic lessons offered. 2 - 4 p.m. Ages 8 & up, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 231-5560. Northside Branch: Anime and Manga Mini-Con 5. 1-4:30 p.m.

Ages 12-18. Reservations required. Info: 231-5590. Tates Creek Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Sept 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby and Me. See Sept. 4.

Bleu Plate Walking Tour: See Sept. 4.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: New Brother/New Sister class. 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 - 11. 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. for ages 3 - 7. Free. Registration required.

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Lex. Opera House: “Peter Pan.” Cathy Rigby returns as Peter Pan in this musical adaptation of your favorite story. 1 & 7 p.m.

Info: 233-3535 or www.ticketmaster.com..

Singletary Center: Chamber Music Society presents Lydian String Quartet. 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $6.50 students, UK students free. Info: 257-1706.

Monday 26 Jessamine Co. Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Sept. 12.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 5.

La Leche League of Lexington Monthly meeting: 11:30 a.m. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Free. Info: 4206262.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Art of Breastfeeding class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2606357.

FCPS: School Board Action Meeting. 6 p.m.

Open to the public. 701 E. Main St. Info: 3814102. Math, Science and Technology Center Open House at Dunbar High School. 7-8 p.m.

1600 Man O War Blvd. Info: 381-3456.

Kentucky Theatre: See Sept. 5.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump, Baby, Jump, music and movement playtime. See Sept 12. Tates Creek Branch: Breastfeeding 411 class.

11 a.m. Free. Registration required. Info: 288-2423.

Tuesday 27 Jessamine Co. Library: Mother Goose Storytime and Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 12.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime. See Sept. 1.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 6.

Bi-Water Farm: Tiny Tot Tuesday. See Sept. 20.

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Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 6.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Sept. 4.

The Mad Potter: Diva Night. See Sept. 6.

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Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: English & Spanish Bilingual Diabetes Support Group.

6 - 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1360 Versailles Rd. Free. Info: 2882410.

Lex-Fayette Co. Health Dept: Weight Loss Challenge Aerobics and more classes.

See Sept. 22.

FCPS: SCAPA at Bluegrass Open House. 6-8 p.m. Info: 381-3332.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Pediatric CPR. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Ephraim McDowell Med. Ctr: Preparing to Breastfeed class. 7 -9 p.m. Free. Danville.

Info: (859) 239-2534.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class. 7:15 -9:15 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Sept 6. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. See Sept 6.

Wednesday 28 Jessamine Co. Library: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 7.

UK Art Museum: Teatime for Teachers, “The Veil: Visible and Invisible Spaces.” 4:307:30 p.m. $10. Info: 257-1926.

Central Baptist Hospital Education Center: Comfort Measures Childbirth Class.

6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

St. Joseph Hospital East: Breastfeeding Class. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple.

Registration required. Info: 967-2229.

Red Barn Radio: Hickory Robot, traditional bluegrass, gospel with a little Americana and country too. 7 p.m. $8, children 12 & under free. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 225-0370.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek: Preschool Storytime. See Sept 7. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See Sept 7. Village Branch: Bilingual Family Storytime. See Sept 7.

Thursday 29 Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time Storytime and Baby and Me. See Sept. 1.

Bi-Water Farm: Hallow Weenie Thursday.

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and Jive storytime. See Sept. 16.

FCPS: Academy of Information Technology at Bryan Station High School Open House. 6-7 p.m.

Air Force JROTC Program Open House at Bryan Station. 6-7p.m.

201 Eastin Rd. Info: 381-3308.

Musikgarten with Jennifer Tutt: See Sept. 2.

The Mad Potter: Friday Night Live Music. See Sept. 2.

Jessamine Co. Library: Celebrate Fall Harvest Veggies, learn about what vegetables are harvested late in the year, and get recipes and samples. 6:30 p.m. For adults. Info: (859) 885-3523 Good Foods Market and Cafe: Beginning Crochet. 7-9 p.m. $23 owners, $25 others. 455 Southland Drive. Info: 278-1813.

Cheapside Park: Thursday Night Live. See Sept. 1.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Storytime. See Sept 1. Family Game Night. 6:30-8 p.m. Info: 2315560. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept 1.

Friday 30 Jessamine Co. Library: Jump

Keeneland: Happy Hour, $1 draft beers, free chips & salsa and appetizer specials. 4201 Versailles Road. Info: 254-3412.

Festival of the Horse: 31st annual festival with exhibits, a parade, carnival, arts and crafts, and more. Noon-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m.5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Downtown Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-5424.

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Singletary Center: Lexington Philharmonic presents Opening Night Celebration with Midori. 7:30 p.m. $55-$70. Info: 257-1706.

Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: Teen After-Hours Night. 5:45-8:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Reservations required. Info: 231-5590. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless Storytime. See Sept 2. Y

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The child with ADHD who is These behaviors contribute to hyperactive/impulsive will have these significant problems in relationships, symptoms for at least six months: learning and behavior. fidgety; can’t play quietly; blurts out Research shows that ADHD is more answers; interrupts people; can’t stay common in children who have close in seat; talks too much; always on the relatives with the disorder. go; and has trouble waiting his or her ADHD is more common in boys than turn. in girls.

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Family Health

Most Eye Muscle Surgeries Are Unnecessary

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r. Rick Graebe can say it no more directly – “Almost all eye muscle surgeries are unnecessary.”

That’s quite a statement considering that each year approximately 1.2 million are performed in the U.S. at a cost of up to $12,000 per surgery.

“I would say that 85%-95% of all eye muscle surgeries are unnecessary and potentially dangerous. And most of those surgeries are done on children,” said Graebe, a Versailles optometrist whose specialty is Vision Therapy, a kind of physical therapy for the eyes and brain.

“Facts are facts,” Graebe says. “About two-thirds of all eye muscle surgeries need to be re-done because they don’t get the desired results.”

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One Graebe patient – a 49-year-old who had eight eye surgeries and still had problems with depth perception and eye turning – improved dramatically after a series of Vision Therapy treatments.

“That’s because eye surgery addresses only the symptoms not the cause,” Graebe says. “The underlying cause is that the brain has not yet learned how to use the two eyes as a team, not that there is something wrong with the eye muscles.”

By the age of 3, up to 5% of children experience a drifting or turned-in eye.

Frequently, parents are told that surgery is necessary immediately or the problem is irreversible.

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The truth, he says, is that no one is born knowing how to use their eyes together. This is a learned, developmental skill in which the brain learns to process what the eyes see, and how to point the eyes together as a team.

The goal of eye muscle surgery is to get the eyes to look and appear straight, and appear to work together. The result often turns out to be more cosmetic than therapeutic.

That’s why Vision Therapy works so well – it is all about teaching the brain how to better control the eyes.

Graebe compares the situation to a child with poor penmanship.

“A child would be encouraged to practice writing or even receive occupational therapy,” he says. “No one would recommend hand surgery.

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Here are some general guidelines for when to keep a sick child home. t Any child with a temperature of 100 degrees F or greater (oral or temporal) should stay home from school.

She should be kept home until fever-free for 24 hours.

Giving a fever reducer to lower the temperature does not count, since it only masks the fever. t Any child who had vomiting or diarrhea the previous night should stay home.

So should a child who has vomited two or more times in the last 24 hours. A child with diarrhea containing blood or mucus should also stay home. t Any rash accompanied by a fever or behavioral changes should be a reason to stay home from school.

A child with blisters in the mouth that make him drool should be absent that day. t Children with heavy nasal congestion, a frequent (disruptive) cough or wheezing should stay home.

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For those with chickenpox, all of the lesions (pox) should be scabbed over, and no new ones should appear before they can return to school.

Children with influenza should be fever-free for at least 24 hours.

Those who have scabies can come back to school after they have had one treatment for the disease.

Certain steps can be taken to help stop the spread of contagious diseases in schools (besides keeping contagious children home). t Good hand washing practices should be encouraged.

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Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can also be used.

Classroom materials can be cleaned and disinfected. t Vaccination against influenza (the flu) is also a good idea.

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Scholar Athlete of the Month When It Comes to Writing, She’s Not Horsing Around

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he only thing equestrian champion Lauren Hickey enjoys more than a good ride is a good read.

The 16-year-old junior at Henry Clay High has a 4.5 weighted GPA, an AP class under her belt, and a voracious appetite for books – mostly fantasy novels.

She has burned through the Percy Jackson series, along with the works of Tamora Pierce, Erin Hunter and Christopher Paolini, who started his first novel at the age of 15.

Which puts him right with Lauren.

the paperback is artwork supplied by Morehead State art professor Jenny Bell.

Lauren wrote the book in a year, composing the first draft in longhand – her preferred method.

Previously she has written two short stories and poems, and has filled a huge storage container with notebooks.

What prompted her to write a book?

“There are two things that bring people together – food and stories. And I can’t cook,” she said with a quicksilver laugh.

School: Henry Clay High • Grade: 11th • Sport: Equestrian • Academics: Lauren has a 4.5 weighted GPA and has published her first novel.

Parents: Billie & Barry Also as a 15-year-old, she authored her first book, “The Phoenix Key” – a 197page fantasy novel involving humans, elves and dragons.

The book centers on Faron and Keelen, two young elves, and their friend Ignus, a dragon, who meet up with Ian, a human.

For the first time in centuries, their worlds collide.

The book is self-published through authorhouse.com. Gracing the cover of

Her family has enlisted a publicist to help sell the book, which can be purchased online through amazon.com.

“I haven’t received a check yet,” said Lauren, who will devote her earnings toward a college education.

Naturally, she aspires to a writing career. Already, she has started a second, unnamed book unconnected to “The Phoenix Key.” Although Lauren is the first in her

Lauren Hickey family to write a book, her parents, Billie and Barry, can’t be too surprised – Lauren has always been a self-starter.

“She’s very bright and a self-motivator,” said her dad Barry. “It’s pretty exciting that she has her own book.”

Although this novel is a fantasy, her previous work deals with horses – her other passion.

Inspired by her aunt, JoEllen Yarber, who competes and trains horses, Lauren became enthralled by all things horse – from winning ribbons at competitions to mucking stalls.

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