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Editor’s Note When Bombs Fell In Israel, Scholar Athlete Was There

contents Out & About in the Bluegrass The Circus is Coming, plus 2 shows at LCT, The Explorium’s Museum-Go-Round and more.

Rally for Healthier Schools Support the effort for a Fayette County schoolwide Wellness Policy.

Letter From Israel Former Scholar Athlete writes of her experiences in embattled Israel this summer.

Jessamine County Explore the sights and sounds of the county next door.

After-School Activities Check out our guide to the best activities for your kids.

Mom Approved OB/GYNs Find just the right doctor or midwife for your pregnancy.

in every issue 32 / Dr. Graebe 34 / Pediatric Corner 36-45 / Calendar 46 / KU’s Scholar Athlete 47 / Asbury’s Educator of the Month

The siren blares, panic sets in. You run but the shelter is too far. Bombs are falling.

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his summarizes the beginning of an extraordinary – and very well-written – article for this issue of our magazine by 16-yearold Jamie Smith. (Please see Page 12.)

Jamie certainly has the most compelling “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” story to tell her classmates at Henry Clay High after she traveled to Israel for a month this summer – just when the bombs started flying between Israel and Hamas.

Her story explains how she and her fellow teens handled bomb sirens.

It also summarizes conversations they had with fellow teens – one day with Israeli Arabs, the next with Israeli Jews.

Along with being a world traveler and writer, Jamie is a former Scholar Athlete (August 2011). At the time, she was a champion swimmer, a musician, a 4.0 student and had won a $500 scholarship at a National History Day competition at the University of Maryland.

It’s fitting that we present an article by Jamie the same month that we debut a new feature – Advertiser Showcase (Please see Page 5.)

Our first subject? Kentucky Utilities, the sponsor of the Scholar Athlete feature since its inception 17 years ago.

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lso in this issue, we have two stories on two topics we have championed for years – better health for children and improving birth outcomes for moms.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Labor Day, fittingly), you can attend the second annual Improving Birth Rally at the 5/3 Bank Pavilion in downtown. (Please see Page 8.)

Gather information, meet local resources and other parents, and learn about how you can be an advocate for your pregnancy and childbirth needs. Also, visit Baby Bump Editor Katie Saltz at our booth.

Later in September, you can Stand Up for a Better School Wellness Policy at a rally Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theater in downtown. (Please see Page 10.)

Advocate to make sure no student is denied recess, to end the use of food as a reward and to ensure that celebrations include healthy food choices. You can help make all that happen.

All in all, this is a special issue of Lexington Family Magazine. Y

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Don your Halloween Costume and hop on board The Great Pumpkin Patch Express with the Peanuts Gang on Oct. 4 & 5 at the Kentucky Railway Museum.

Lexington Family has a Family Four Pack to give away this month.

Malco Cinema Winchester The newly renovated Malco Cinema in Winchester features Dolby Surround Sound and rocking chair seats. Lexington Family has three packs of four tickets to give away this month.

Postman Pat: The Movie Join everyone’s favorite postman as he sets off on a brand new adventure in the animated family film “Postman Pat: The Movie.”

We have 3 copies for lucky readers to win.

To register, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765 by the contest deadline of Monday, Sept. 22.

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Go behind the scenes at the Animal Open House, open to all ticket-holders, 90 minutes before showtime.

Shows are Friday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.,

LCT to Stage 2 Shows This Month

exington Children’s Theatre will make a stop on the Underground Railroad on Saturday, Sept. 6, presenting “Long Road to Freedom,” by Jan Lucas.

The story celebrates the strength of the human spirit through the childhood friendship between Graceanna, a freed slave, and Mary Catherine, a Quaker girl.

Showtimes are 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for children, or pay what you can. The show is recommended for ages 8 & up.

Also in September, LCT will have a

visit from the world’s meanest teacher with “Miss Nelson is Missing.”

Students in Room 207 are failing their classes – so it’s time for Viola Swamp to strike terror into their hearts, and maybe make them realize that a little learning isn’t such a bad thing.

Showtimes are Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children. The performance will be at the LCT Main Stage at 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546 or visit www. lctonstage.org. Y

Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 and 5 p.m. at Rupp Arena.

Tickets are $15-80. Children under 2 are free but must sit in parent or guardian’s lap. Info: (800) 745-3000. Y

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ids under the age of 18 can share and sell their artwork as part of the 25th annual Museum Go Round Family Festival hosted by the Explorium of Lexington.

The festival runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at Triangle Park in downtown Lexington.

Visit the Artists Alley of local young artists selling their creations and enjoy hands-on activities, including bubblemania, bouncy houses, art activities, cool science fun, a tinker’s-take-apart table, balloon animals, magic tricks and more.

All activities are free.

Info: www.explorium.com or 258-3253. Y

Imagine...Healthy School Environments for all Lexington Kids RALLY for a Stronger School Wellness Policy in Fayette County Public Schools Tuesday, September 23, 6:30 pm At the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center 300 East Third Street Childcare & Refreshments provided

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End the use of food as a reward.

Require daily recess in elementary schools.

Include healthy food in school celebrations.

Get tools to talk to school leaders about this topic.

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Advertiser Showcase

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his month marks the 17th year that Kentucky Utilities has sponsored Lexington Family Magazine’s popular Scholar Athlete feature, which has honored more than 200 young people.

Celebrating excellence in the classroom and on the athletic field coincides with two values that KU embraces – education and youth health and wellness sports activities, according to Cliff Feltham, KU’s statewide media relations manager.

Community support for worthy causes is only one of the reasons Feltham of their is proud of the company that has employed him for 18 years.

First, KU does what it says it will do – provide reliable, low-cost electricity to more than half a million customers from the mountains of southeastern Kentucky to the Mississippi River.

Feltham also is proud that KU keeps customers connected to the grid in an environmentally conscious way.

“We are one of the most highly regulated industries in the country, and we abide by the many environment regulations that exist now,” Feltham said.

“And we will live up to future regulations. KU always operates in an environmentally responsible way.”

KU’s service area includes 77 Kentucky counties and Feltham has visited nearly

every one. Along with meeting KU customers, Feltham also crosses paths with KU employees.

“Whenever I travel across the state I try to talk with the guys in the trucks who make sure our service continues to be at its high quality level.

“They are dedicated and the reason we provide the excellent service our customers have come to expect.”

These employees also

“It is ingrained in our employees that they are integral parts communities.”

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embrace KU’s mission of community support. KU provides financial support for worthy causes throughout the state, but its community outreach is more sophisticated than that.

“It is ingrained in our employees that they are integral parts of their communities,” Feltham said. “So KU people serve on boards, serve in their churches and are youth sports coaches among other things.”

Which ties back into the Scholar Athlete program.

Each year when the 12 most recent Scholar Athletes are honored at a ceremony at KU’s Lexington offices, Feltham tells them how proud the KU community is of these impressive young people.

“These Scholar Athletes have demonstrated they have what it takes to become leaders in the community.” Y September 2014 | 5

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September is for the Dogs

Horse Park Show & ‘Dog Paddle’

By Lesley Iwinski

Growing Peaceful Families Offers Parenting Support

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have noticed joy, loving moments, and a calm in the house, and kindness and motivation to be a good and happy family.”

“I believe I can be the mom my kids need me to become!”

“This has allowed me to see a whole new perspective on parenting.”

“I yell less – they cry less. Win-win!”

These are some of the comments from evaluations for the Redirecting Children’s Behavior Parenting Course.

If I were to add my own comments as I reflect on my experience as a student in the course in 1994, when my daughters were 3 and 4 years old, the RCB Course was the beginning of my real parenting journey.

Our family moved to Lexington in 1998 and I spent a few years preparing to reenter the work force as a family physician.

I decided instead to stay home and raise our children myself, and felt woefully inadequate for the job.

After searching unsuccessfully for parenting support in the area, I decided to become an instructor for the course that had made such a difference in my life.

At about the same time, I met a Montessori teacher, Schuy Roop, who had attended the same course designed for teachers. She was trained as an instructor, too, and we joined together for mutual support and formed Growing Peaceful Families.

Since 2007, we have offered parenting workshops and classes, teacher seminars and support groups.

In collaboration with The Parent and Family Enrichment Center, we offer a monthly Pay It Forward Parent Support Group for parents of 2-10-year-olds.

A unique and wonderful aspect of this support group is the Pay It Forward concept, where attendees can sponsor the next group of parents.

In addition to workshops such as “Getting Out of Power Struggles,” “Discipline That Builds Self-Esteem” and “Making the Twos and Threes Terrific!” we are introducing “Parentry Parties.”

These will be similar to the well-known Tupperware parties, except they will be workshops in peoples’ homes.

Our webpage gives information about us, the courses, and has a place to sign up for our newsletter of tips, encouragement and upcoming events.

You also can subscribe to our newsletter by phone.

If you are interested in learning more, you can visit our website www. growingpeacefulfamilies.com, Like us on Facebook, or call 333-3053.

To paraphrase Gandhi: “You must be the change you wish to see in your family.” Y

Lesley Iwinski MD is a Lexington mother of three children, ages 18-23, a family physician and the founding director of Growing Peaceful Families. She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of Kathryn Kvols, author of Redirecting Children’s Behavior.

Info for Lesley: (859) 333-3053 or www.GrowingPeacefulFamilies.com. E-mail questions for Lesley to john@lexingtonfamily.com or encourage1another@insightbb.com 6 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

September is an ideal month in Lexington for dog lovers.

The Kentucky Horse Park will host five days of canine competition with the Bluegrass Classic Dog Show from Aug. 28-Sept. 1.

The show includes breed classes, sporting classes, best-in-show competition, obedience classes, health clinics, a Meet-The-Breeds event and more.

Judging begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday and Monday, and 8 a.m.

Friday-Sunday.

Parking is $5, admission to the dog show $5 per carload.

Info: 2238873.

The furry fun continues on Sept. 6 at Woodland Aquatic Center for the 13th Annual Dog Paddle.

From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., owners can bring their dogs for the last swim of the season. Only dogs will be allowed in the pool.

Admission is $10 per dog with two people, and $5 per additional person. Dogs must have a 2013 or 2014 rabies tag or other proof of vaccination. A make-up day in case of inclement weather is planned for Sept. 7. Info: 288-2900. Y

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I don’t mean pain-free, or one that resulted in a perfectly healthy baby.

I mean an experience where you felt respected and treated with dignity, one where you made Katie Saltz with CeCe your decisions without pressure and were presented with all options and information.

If so, I am happy to hear that. If not, you are not alone.

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where women are speaking out about how they were treated during childbirth.

If you don’t yet understand the reason to rally for this cause, reading some of those stories should convince you.

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Last year, nearly 400 people attended the Rally to Improve Birth.

The term “evidence-based care” has lit a spark in the maternity community.

I hope Lexington women use Improving Birth, Baby Bump Lexington, and the many other maternity resources in town to educate themselves and act as their own representatives.

The memory of childbirth lasts a lifetime.

Let’s do everything we can to ensure that it is positive.

Info: www.improvingbirth. org.

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Sept. @ LexingtonFamily.com Parenting Questions Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. Here are some answers to last month’s question: “I wish I had been more ______ during my pregnancy.” t “I wish I could be more active during my pregnancy.

Carrying twins has been hard on my body.” – Kimberly Shaw Glindmeyer. t “I wish I had been more active and less stressed about my baby’s health.” – Virginia Kahmann. t “Energetic. I had a great pregnancy, the only side effect being extreme tiredness.” – Lisa Stewart t “I wish I had been more relaxed and happy during my pregnancy instead of so stressed out by uncontrollable outside circumstances.” – Nina Stone t “I wish I could have been more social. I was on bed rest for more of my pregnancy.” – Karissa Willett

Facebook Feedback Question for September: “What is your best budget tip for an expectant mom?”

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

Sept. @ BabyBumpLexington.com The Science of Decorating: Is your paint color choice soothing? Is the crib mobile you bought overstimulating? See what elements create a harmonious nursery that encourage peace and calm for your baby.

Baby Shower Games: Decorating stations, word games and bottle races – turn your baby shower into a party with fun activities for your guests.

Sneaky Fitness: You don’t have to run a 5K to be fit during your pregnancy. Check out our around-the-house exercises to keep you active while you do everyday chores.

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experience negative births in which they feel pressured and/ or ignored.

This is why Baby Bump is joining in the Improving Birth Rally on Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the 5/3 Bank Pavilion in downtown Lexington.

The event is the perfect opportunity to gather information, meet local resources and other parents, and learn about how you can be an advocate for your pregnancy and childbirth needs.

We will be there to hand out our publications, offer cool giveaways, and to listen to the concerns and questions of local moms about pregnancy and childbirth.

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by Jessica Berry, the Family and Community Liaison for Fayette County Public Schools.

The first three subjects reflect the priority policies for the School Wellness Action Plan Team of the Tweens Coalition. The SWAP team will ask the Fayette County School Board to strengthen the wellness policy for all its schools.

According to both state and federal FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL LEXINGTON KIDS regulations, all schools Join other parents and are required to have community members to school wellness policies.

Although some for the School Wellness Policy in schools embraced Fayette County Public Schools the challenge and Tuesday, August 26th transformed their food 6:30pm - 8:30pm and fitness cultures, at The Plantory others have wellness 501 West 6th St. Suite 250 (Corner of Jefferson & West 6th Street / policies in name only.

2nd Floor of the Bread Box) Talk format in which four local women Refreshments & Child Care provided The SWAP Team plan represents will make seven-minute, compelling Come support a district-wide policy that would:three years of work and includes input Ban the use on of food as following a reward. presentations the subjects: from parents and FCPS teachers and Require daily recess in elementary schools. t End thehealthy Use food of Food Reward administrators including two school Include in schoolas celebrations. tools to talk to school about this topic.

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Angela Stark, a Southern Middle School With such FCPS support, the SWAP P.E. teacher and an ambassador for The Team is optimistic about creating Alliance for a Healthier Generation. healthy environments for children at all t Include Healthy Food in School schools. The need for change is essential Celebrations by Tracey Thomas, – despite much progress Kentucky ranks national ambassador for The Alliance seventh in the nation in childhood for a Healthier Generation obesity. nspired by a groundswell of community interest, the Lexington Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition is staging a second rally to Stand Up for a Stronger School Wellness Policy, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lyric Theater at 540 E. Third St. Refreshments and childcare will be offered at this rally, just like the one in august.

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“If we are able to get a district-wide school wellness policy, then teachers and principals are more likely to follow it,” Coalition Chairperson Anita Courtney said. “As we educate parents about the policy they are better able to hold our schools accountable.”

A key part of the mission is to support teachers by offering professional development sessions on alternatives to food as reward and indoor recess activities to keep kids moving.

“All research shows that when kids get to move, they focus better,” Courtney said. “Exercise increases attentiveness, reading and math skills, memory and comprehension.

“By investing in recess, time in the classroom is likely to be more productive because kids will be less disruptive. All work and no play is not good for kids’ well-being.”

Info: Michelle Davis Castro, School Wellness Coordinator for the SWAP Team, at (859) 433-7211 by email: tweens. schoolwellness@gmail.com or visit www. tweenslex.org/school-wellness. Y

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Former Scholar Athlete Reports On Summer Trip to Embattled Middle East

By Jamie Smith

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ou hear the siren. You have a moment of panic, and then you run. You’re told you have 10 seconds. The bomb shelter is too far.

Stairs are the second best option.

You dive under the stairs. You whisper along with everyone else.

“It will be okay. The rockets haven’t killed any civilians yet, and there have been hundreds of them. We are safe.”

Then a security guard says we can move to the shelter. You sit there for 15 minutes, hugging all of your friends because you know you are safe now.

This summer, when I was in Israel on a scholarship from Hadassah with the Young Judaea Jewish teen group, we experienced one siren.

Despite that, I felt safe in Israel.

Yes, there was a war going on and, yes, my phone beeped every time a rocket was fired (which was a 10 to 100 times a day), and the app showed where they landed.

But somehow I still felt like nothing could happen to me. For that, I have the Israel Defense Force and the Iron Dome to thank.

Besides, we were staying in “safe” areas.

We were in the north most of the time, which is out of reach of the rockets from Gaza, and the rest of the time we were in Jerusalem.

Of course, we didn’t let that one siren affect our entire month-long trip to Israel, so we did all the usual touristy things and

saw all the religious sites.

We rode camels, hiked Masada at sunrise, floated in the Dead Sea, visited Tzfat, and went to the kotel (Western Wall).

But the highlight of the trip was an opportunity we had to talk to Arab Israeli teens. First we covered the basics: names, what you like to do, music, TV shows – the usual teen stuff.

After that, we started talking about God. It was fascinating because many of us American Jews didn’t necessarily believe in God, but almost all of the Arab Israelis did.

One mentioned that her next-door neighbor didn’t believe in God so she assumed a demon was living inside her.

Finally, we moved on to the toughest conversation. We all agreed that the main thing we wanted was peace.

The awkward part came when the Arab Israelis told us some interesting conspiracy theories concerning the three Israeli boys who were kidnapped and killed leading up to the war.

I realized how much our news source affects our opinions, and how amazing it was that Arabs and Jews could have a good, interesting conversation together even though people from our different groups are fighting a war.

Another, equally fantastic experience came just a day later, when we talked with Jewish Israeli kids and teenagers who had just

been relocated away from their families in Ashkelon (a heavily bombed area close to Gaza).

We didn’t get to talk for very long, but they did show us a few videos on their phones that they had taken of missiles.

It was crazy just to watch. I couldn’t imagine being there in person to see the explosions in the sky right before my eyes.

We asked why they hadn’t moved to bomb shelters and they said they weren’t worried. This happens all the time.

Imagine that your daily life involves probably three sirens a day. Everywhere you go you have to think about where you will go when you hear the siren.

Do you have 10 seconds here? Or 30?

Even 90, if you’re lucky.

Although we were mostly kept out of danger on our tour, everywhere we went, we knew where the bomb shelters were and how long we had to get there.

When we landed at JFK airport in New York, one of my friends asked, “Where would we go if there was a siren?”

There was a long silence as everyone noted the location of windows and stairs.

Then, we all realized we were in the U.S. now. There would be no siren. Y Jamie Smith, the 16-yearold daughter of Di Sobel and Greg Smith, is a junior at Henry Clay High. An excellent swimmer and honor student, Jamie was Lexington Family Magazine’s Scholar Athlete in August 2011.

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Today, the school enrolls 60 students from around Central Kentucky, providing transportation from Casey, Pulaski and Russell counties.

GCA has the facilities to accommodate more than 40 boarding students, in addition to the current enrollment, with unique opportunities to serve.

In addition to multiple arms of ministry on campus, the community outreach group, “LIVING FourTen,” tirelessly looks for ways to impact the area and beyond.

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Jessamine County Lexington’s “next door neighbor” is Jessamine County, home to Nicholasville and Wilmore. Both of these towns are worth a visit, especially as our hot summer temperatures begin to cool down. Here’s our list of top things to do in Jessamine County.

* Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park

Located south of downtown Nicholasville on U.S. 27, Camp Nelson has more than five miles of interpretive trails to walk through this history site, which played an important role for the Union Army during the Civil War. One of the best times to visit is Sept. 6-7 during the Living History weekend. This year is the 150th anniversary. Scenarios, period music, artisans, historical presentations,

jewelry, quilts and hand carved wood pieces. Enjoy live music, wonderful food and a cake auction throughout the day.

Info: 858-4411 or www.wilmore.org.

* Asbury University Equine Center and Challenge Ropes Course

The Equine Center has six miles of trails that overlook the Palisades of the Kentucky River, giving trail riders a wonderful experience in the natural High Bridge Park beauty of Until the early 20th century, this area.

High Bridge, in Jessamine Students County, was the highest conduct bridge over a navigable rides for the stream and it was the first public and cantilever bridge in North for private America. It is designated parties, an engineering landmark which gives and exhibited as a model in the Museum of American History the students of the Smithsonian Institute. The 11-acre historical park makes experience for a nice day trip and includes a playground, historic pavilion, managing gazebos, an overlook extending 35 feet out over a 400-foot cliff a string of to view two rivers, the spectacular Kentucky River Palisades, and horses. Info: the historic High Bridge railroad bridge. 4865 High Bridge Road, 858-3511.

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tours of White House (Officers’ Quarters), and more. Have your picture taken with President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass by a period photographer. 6614 Danville Road, Nicholasville. Info: 881-5716 or visit www.campnelson.org.

* Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival One of the best times to visit Wilmore is next month for the Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in downtown Wilmore. More than 50 vendors will offer fine art and handcrafted items such as stained glass, 14 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

* Valley View Ferry

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* Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Wolf Run provides a sanctuary for many animals, including wolves and wolfhybrids that have been rescued from unfortunate situations. Families can tour the refuge during special events. Field trips can be scheduled to see the animals, including lions, bobcats, coyotes, parrots and deer that cannot live on their own in the wild. Volunteers and donations are always needed. 7376 Old Danville Road, Nicholasville. Info: 881-3449.

* Taylor Made Farm

Get an insider’s view of one of the world’s most famous and successful horse farms, right here in Nicholasville.

The 1,600-acre farm is home to more than 500 horses and some of the world’s most productive stallions. Tours by appointment only. 2765 Union Mill Road, Nicholasville. Info: 885-3345. >>> pg. 16

One of the most scenic routes around Kentucky is the trip out Route 169 to the Kentucky River where you can cross with your car on Dix River Adventures – Ky. River the Valley View Ferry. Established Palisades seven years You and your family will board a boat at the before Kentucky High Bridge boat ramp, then enjoy a became a state, leisurely glide up the Kentucky River. the Valley View Occasional stops will allow you to Ferry’s charter capture photos of waterfalls, fauna, was signed by wildlife, and (of course) the Palisades.

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Annual Festivals & More In Jessamine County Jess County Library

Jessamine County is a great place to visit any time, but you won’t want to miss these great annual festivals.

The Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest

(Saturday after Mother’s Day in May) Info: (859) 881-3820 or www.kywineandvine.com

400 Mile Sale

(First weekend in June from Thursday to Sunday) Info: (859) 492-3115 or www.400mile.com

4th of July Festival (First Saturday in July) Info: (859) 858-4411 or www.wilmore.org

Stonebridge Concert Series

(Saturdays in July and August) Info: (859) 858-4411 or www.wilmore.org

Jessamine County Fair (Mid-July)

Info: (859) 885-3112 or www.jessaminefair.com

High Bridge Homecoming Festival (Third full weekend in August) Info: (859) 858-3895 or www.wilmore.org

Soap Box Derby (First weekend in September) Info: (859) 881-3820 or www.nicholasvillenow.org

Camp Nelson Civil War Days

(Second weekend in September) Info: (859) 492-3115 or www.campnelson.org

Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival

(First Saturday in October) Info: (859) 858-4411 or www.wilmore.org

Spooky Time on Main Street (October)

Info: (859) 881-3820 or www.nicholasvillenow.org

County Holiday Kick-Off (First Weekend in December) Info: (859) 885-4500 or www.jessamineco.com

Christmas at the Camp Nelson White House (First Saturday in December) Info: (859) 881-5716 or www.campnelson.org Y

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This 1,900 square foot gallery and workshop space in Nicholasville’s historic downtown district offers monthly exhibits, summer art camps for children, workshops and art classes for all ages, and Fifth Sunday Art Talks throughout the year. The gallery is the keystone to the bi-monthly Creative Art League Gallery Hops. 109 S. Main St. Info: caljessamine@gmail. com.

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Jessamine County was the site of the first commercial vineyard in the U.S. John James Dufour, formerly of Vevey, Switzerland, named his winery the First Vineyard on Nov. 5, 1798. A year later, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill to establish a commercial vineyard and winery. It has recently re-opened as First Vineyard on Sugar Creek Pike and is available for tours and for rental. www.firstvineyard.net.

Chrisman Mill Vineyard, on the site of the historic Chrisman Mill, has been producing wines since 1999. www.chrismanmill. com.

The Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival is the official wine festival of the state of Kentucky. It’s been held on the second weekend of May for the past 11 years in downtown Nicholasville. www.kywineandvine.com Y

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1125 Lexington Road, Wilmore, KY 40390 www.wvillage.org facebook.com/wvinfo Susan Blankenship, Marketing Dir. 859-858-3865 ext. 227

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The Encore Centre will feature: • Independent Living Apartments • Garden Terrace Suites • Indoor Warm Salt Water Exercise Pool • Café • Movie Theatre • Beauty Salon and Spa

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ACADEMIC The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning

251 West Second Street (859) 254-4175 www.carnegiecenterlex.org Offers seasonal classes in reading, writing and math for children; tutoring for students grades K-12; monthly Family Fun and Learning Nights; writing, graphic design and language classes for adults; author readings and other arts-related events designed to encourage an appreciation for all art forms. Many classes and events are free, and wherever low-cost registration fees are required, scholarships are available.

Curious Edge

401 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 120 (859) 899-EDGE (3343) www.thecuriousedge.com Provides after-school therapy sessions for students struggling academically, specializing in language processing disorders and dyslexia.

Staff includes certified dyslexia specialists, speech-language pathologists and teachers. Services include reading intervention, cognitive therapy, math intervention, writing, study skills and test-taking strategies.

Jessamine County Public Library

600 South Main Street Nicholasville / (859) 885-3523 www.jesspublib.org Offers a variety of age-appropriate 20 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

programs for children and teens from babies through grade 12, including storytimes, Family Game Nights, Teen Animé & Manga Club, Lego Club and craft programs. For details about each month’s happenings and to register for programs, check the online calendar.

This fall, the library will move to 193 Computrex Drive for approximately 18 months while the current building undergoes an expansion.

The Kidz Club

2200 Regency Road / (859) 224 0799 www.TheKidzClub.com The Kidz Club is a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facility that provides child care for children, birth-21 years, who have an eligible medical diagnosis. All day care as well as programming for before/after school and during all school breaks.

Programming/Care includes recreation, outdoor play, field trips, nursing and therapy.

LearningRx

185 Pasadena Drive #115 (859) 373-0002 www.learningrx.com/lexington-south After-school and evening sessions offer one-on-one cognitive skills training to help students perform better in school. The program exposes each student to a customized series of intense mental workouts, forcing the brain to strengthen, reorganize and even create new neural pathways.

Lexington Public Library

Various Locations / (859) 231-5500 www.lexpublib.org

After-school activities include book clubs for young readers, homework help and crafts at all library branches.

Newton’s Attic, Inc.

4974 Old Versailles Road (859) 368-7334 www.newtonsattic.com Offers after-school, hands-on engineering, science and math enrichment for students 6 to 18 years old. Age-appropriate STEM classes cover a range of subjects such as robotics, Lego Mindstorm projects, Minecraft Mod classes and other computer programming, basic engineering design processes and tool use for the creation of wood, metal and plastic projects. Students learn critical thinking, engineering design, the application of basic science knowledge and craftsmanship.

Tutoring Club

3061 Fieldstone Way (859) 224-1020 www.tutoringclub.com Offers after-school 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. Start any time.

THE ARTS Bluegrass Youth Ballet

1595 Mercer Road, Suite 150

(859) 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.org The after-school program serves ages 2 through adults, offering baby ballet, creative movement, pre-ballet, eight levels of ballet, pointe, partnering, adult ballet, modern, character, contemporary dance, boys classes and performance opportunities. Classes are located at the 9,000-square-foot facility, CulturARTE, where Culture, Art & Community meet. BYB enhances lives by providing dance education in a positive environment for all youth through high-quality training, innovative performance and cultural experiences.

Explorium of Lexington

440 W. Short Street / (859) 258-3253 www.explorium.com For more than 20 years, the Explorium of Lexington has offered hands-on 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.

Gist Piano Academy

3901 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 130 (859) 254-8492 www.gistpianocenter.com Offers private and group piano lessons for beginning to advanced students who may participate in performances like Halloweekend, studio recitals, and other master classes and workshops. Gifted, professional instructors help students

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develop playing skills and a love of music.

Kentucky Mudworks

Morning, evening and Saturday classes available for pre-school, K-12th and adults. Pre-registration is required.

825 National Ave. / (859) 389-9681 The Mad Potter www.kentuckymudworks.com 3385 Tates Creek Road Weekly clay classes for children (859) 269-4591 ages 6-14. Handbuilding, sculpting and www.themadpotter.biz wheel-throwing projects for creative Creative fun for everyone, including learning. Scout programs and parties pottery painting and glass fusing, plus also available.

Tuesday Diva Nights and Saturday Family Fun & Pizza Nights.

Lexington Ballet School

161 N. Mill Street / (859) 233-3925 http://lexingtonballet.org/ Provides classical ballet instruction for all abilities, ages 3 to adult.

Experienced professional dancers instruct all class levels. No auditions; new students may attend free trial classes. Jazz, conditioning, pointe and partnering are included in the curriculum as students progress.

Children in Ballet Level 1-8 may perform in LBC’s “The Nutcracker” and “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lex. Opera House. No fees or costume purchases for performances.

Need-based scholarships are available for tuition. The Lexington Ballet is celebrating its 40th season.

Lexington Children’s Theatre

418 W. Short Street / (859) 254-4546 www.lctonstage.org LCT offers after-school 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 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, imaginations and understanding of drama.

Studio 88 Music Instruction

3270 Blazer Parkway, Suite 202 (859) 543-0788 www.bethmankel.com Offers group and private piano lessons (space is limited), classical and rock guitar, drum and vocal performance lessons in safe environment. Lessons offered to children, teens and adults in groups of four of the same age and/or level on full-sized, top-of-the-line digital pianos. All instructors are professional musicians who hold degrees, teach and perform in their field of expertise.

MOVEMENT I am 3rd Basketball

Centenary United Methodist Church 2800 Tates Creek Road (859) 269-2800 ext. 260 www.lexrec.org Through basketball, soccer, tennis and other recreation leagues, camps and activities, I am 3rd fosters athletic and spiritual development for all involved. Registering now for basketball leagues for kindergarten through 12th grade boys and kindergarten through eighth grade girls.

Registration ends Oct. 25.

Legacy All Sports

261 Ruccio Way / (859) 977-8862 www.legacyallsports.com 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Central Kentucky’s largest program (859) 252-5222 offering gymnastics, cheer, tumbling www.LASCLEX.org and dance for ages 15 months and LASC is celebrating its 46th year of up. Legacy is home to USAG girls and providing children, teens and adults boys competitive teams, All Star Cheer with creative and unique classes, and Company Dance. School’s-out day workshops, exhibits, field trip programs camps, lunch bunch, preschool open and participatory events in the arts gym and Saturday night Super Open and sciences. After-school classes Gyms offered. on weekdays in various elementary schools, and part- and full-day classes Lexington Dance Factory for K-8th grade students offered 8 3120 Pimlico Parkway, #118 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on No-School Days (859) 271-0581 for Fayette County, and during fall www.lexingtondancefactory.com break for private schools and public Professional dance instruction schools in surrounding counties.

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without the professional cost. Dance classes for dancers ages 2-adult.

Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, flip & hop and boys. LDF also offers free Mommy & Me classes.

Lexington Ice Skating & Recreation Center

560 Eureka Springs Drive (859) 269-5681 www.lexingtonicecenter.com Offers three, 18-hole mini-golf courses until late September, plus ice skating lessons and public skating, basketball and soccer courts until June.

Group lessons in figure skating or ice hockey for children 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 offered four days per week (Homeschool available). WiFi, tables for homework and snack bar available.

Ongoing registration offered.

The Little Gym of Lexington East

3101 Richmond Road, #309 (859) 266-2266 www.thelittlegym.com/lexingtoneast Offers after-school classes for children of all ages, including gymnastics, dance (tap, ballet and hip hop) and sports skills. Preschool and kindergarten classes help children channel their boundless energy and reach developmental milestones.

Grade school gymnastics classes are segmented to allow for varying developmental abilities. Class length is 60 minutes. Several days and options available.

LYSA

P.O. Box 24988, Lexington, 40524 (859) 223-5632 / www.lysa.org Provides soccer training and play for Lexington kids ages 4 and up.

Youth divisions are for ages 4 (by July 31, 2014) through 13 for fall season, and 4 through 17 for spring season.

Fall games start the weekend after Labor Day; spring games begin in April. Online registration opens Dec. 1 for the spring. Clinics and camps are offered. TOPSoccer is for youth and adult players with intellectual and physical disabilities ages 4 and up. Lexington FC offers competitive play with higher skill level.

Adult League has three seasons: spring, summer and fall.

Monkey Joe’s

1850 Bryant Road

(859) 264-0405 www.monkeyjoes.com 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.

Salato Wildlife Education Center

1 Sportsman’s Lane Frankfort / (502) 564-7863 http://fw.ky.gov (Click on Education) Features indoor and outdoor exhibits of live animals in large, naturalistic habitats. Fishing lakes, picnic areas and hiking trails help active kids to have fun and learn something, too.

Suitable for all ages.

Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo Academy

3601 Palomar Centre Drive (859) 296-0088 www.tigerkimtkd.com Only martial arts academy in Lexington approved by Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) that teaches Olympic style Taekwondo.

Little Tiger classes (3-5-year-olds), youth, teen/adult and family classes along with demonstration and elite competition teams offered. Elite team members won gold and silver medals in the 2013 USAT National Championships. All skill levels welcome. Classes teach discipline and self-control.

YMCA of Central Kentucky

Various Locations / (859) 226-0393 www.ymcaofcentralky.org The YMCA offers safe and fun, high-quality child enrichment programs for ages 5-13 years at various schools throughout Fayette and Scott counties.

Programs offered before and after school (depending on site) and on days when school is closed. For more information or to register visit ymcacky. org/afterschool. Y

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Enjoy our artist alley. Kids display & sell their original artwork! Fun activities include make your own gak, explore gadget parts, create a sculpture, toddler area & much more!

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2014 Mom Approved

OB/GYNs, Midwives & Family Doctors We’ve made it our goal to find the Best Doctors in the Bluegrass in the best way we know how – with help from our readers. Moms know better than anyone else which doctors go the extra mile for their patients. So we polled our readers, listened to what they had to say and compiled our list of Mom-Approved ObGyns.

All doctors were in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure as of press time.

Next up – Mom Approved Pediatricians. To have your voice heard, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com and nominate your favorite pediatrician starting in October. That list will run in our January 2015 issue.

Associates for Women’s Care 3213 Summit Square Place Suite 200 / (859) 381-1066 www.awclex.com Noel Juett, CNM, ARNP Nancy Shirey, CNM, ARNP Baptist Health OB/GYN Associates of Lexington 1780 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 403 (859) 260-2580 www.baptistphysicianslexington. com\blakebradley Blake Bradley, MD 24 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Baptist Health Women’s Care Lexington 1720 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 411 (859) 278-0363 www.baptistphysicianslexington. com John D. Looff, MD Magdalene Karon, MD The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East 160 North Eagle Creek, Suite 205 (859) 277-3135 http://karonmd.com

Kentucky One Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Suite 104 (859) 967-5848 http://drelizabethelkinsonobgyn. com Elizabeth Elkinson, MD Lexington Clinic OB/GYN Lexington Clinic at St. Joe East Office Park 160 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 400 (859) 258-5220 www.lexingtonclinic.com Tamara James, MD Lexington OB/GYN & Associates 1760 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 101 (859) 278-0396 206 Bevins Lane, Georgetown (502) 868-0338 www.lexingtonobgyn.com J. Thomas Adkins, MD, FACOG Julie Ashmun, MD, FACOG Randal Owen, MD FACOG Olson Parrott, II, MD, FACOG Karen Schell, MD, FACOG Lynne Simms, MD, FACOG Tracy D. Slone, MD, FACOG Lexington Women’s Health 1720 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 702

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Our OB-GYNs and everyone who works on the Women’s Health Obstetrics & Gynecology team are experts in their field and are focused on meeting the unique and special needs of women at all stages of life.

We provide a full range of services from routine care and delivery to high-risk pregnancy care.

We also have physicians who specialize in specific areas of gynecology and care for a variety of conditions including menopause, pelvic pain, incontinence, uterine fibroid and pelvic prolapse.

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UK Women’s Health Obstetrics & Gynecology UK Good Samaritan Medical Office Building 125 E. Maxwell St. Lexington KY 40508

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UK Women’s Health Obstetrics & Gynecology would like to recognize OB-GYN Miriam Marcum, MD for her recent designation as a “Mom-Approved OB-GYN.”

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OB/GYNs, Midwives & Family Doctors (859) 264-8811 1775 Alysheba Way, Suite 180 (859) 264-8811 www.lexingtonwomens.com Reva Tackett, MD Jennifer Fuson, MD, FACOG James E. O’Neill, MD 1780 Nicholasville Rd., Ste. 202 (859) 276-4476 www.gynecologistlexington.com Shannon J. Voogt, MD UK Family & Community Medicine 740 South Limestone

(859) 323-6371 http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu UK Women’s Health Obstetrics & Gynecology UK Good Samaritan 125 E. Maxwell St. / (859) 323-0005 http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu Miriam Marcum, MD WomanKind Midwives 3280 Blazer Pkwy, Suite 100 (859) 338-8268 www.womankindmidwives.com Melissa Courtney, CNM, APRN Kendra Adkisson, CNM, APRN

Women’s Care Center 1720 Nicholasville Road, Suite 411 (859) 278-0363 http://dryoukilis.com Brad Youkilis, MD, FACOG Women’s Care of the Bluegrass 279 King’s Daughters Drive, Suite 301, Frankfort 360 Amsden Ave. Suite 401, Versailles / (502) 227-2229 http://wcotb.com Katie Isaac, CNM, APRN Women’s Health of Winchester 225 Hospital Dr., Suite 110 Winchester / (859) 744-2623 www.womenshealthwinchester.com Joanna Banks, CNM, APRN Y

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A mother of two with a full time medical practice, Dr. Elkinson understands a woman’s time is valuable and she is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a timely manner. Her commitment to patient care and passion about her work make her stand apart.

After receiving her undergraduate degree from Emory University in Atlanta, and medical degree from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Elkinson completed her obstetrics & gynecology residency

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An essential component of providing quality healthcare is the partnership between physician and patient. As specialists in the field of women’s health, Lexington OB/GYN Associates’ physicians are dedicated to providing personalized care to fit the needs of each individual patient.

Lexington OB/GYN Associates offers childbirth options ranging from natural childbirth, spontaneous labor, induction after 39 weeks, cesarean and vaginal births following a previous cesarean. We have personalized childbirth education classes, a certified lactation consult in the office, as well as in-office ultrasounds and blood work.

Gynecologic care includes numerous contraceptive options, management of menopause and perimenopause symptoms, Hormone Replacement Therapy, STD testing, as well as laparoscopic and Da Vinci surgery options. We value our patient’s time by offering the ability to have bone density scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, and lab work all done during the same visit.

The staff at Lexington OB/GYN Associates enjoys getting to know their patients and their families. Their number one priority is keeping patients informed and providing state of the art healthcare. They understand that open communication is part of the decision making process and are strongly committed to educating their patients regarding all their health care options.

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Fall Festivals Close to Home

Berea Spoonbread Festival

Christ the King Oktoberfest

Downtown Berea / www.spoonbreadfestival.com Sept. 19-21: One of Berea’s fun family weekend events. Hot air balloons, live music, 5K run, arts and crafts, car show, scenic motorcycle ride, antique tractor show, carnival rides, a parade and of course, delicious Spoonbread.

299 Colony Blvd. / www.ctkoktoberfest.com Sept. 19-20: Oktoberfest.

Enjoy German food, arts and crafts, a casino, a bake sale, live music and more.

Friday, 4-11 p.m., and Saturday, 1-11 p.m.

Bi-Water Farm Autumn Fest 877 Cincinnati Road / Georgetown (502) 863-3676 / www.biwaterfarm.com Sept.13-Nov. 1: Autumnfest Catch the Magic of Fall. Features Bi-Water Ball Park, Sky High Slide, The Lost Pumpkin Mine, campfires, a corn maze, fresh food, pumpkins and more.

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum 175 Beasley Drive / Versailles (859) 873-2476 / www.bluegrassrailroad.com Sept. 6: Picnic Train Special (noon) Sept. 13: Singin’ on the Railroad and Kentucky River “Horn Honk” Special Sept. 20: Ronald McDonald Train Ride Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26: Punkin Patch Train Rides Oct. 17-18, 24-25: Haunted Train Ride (8 p.m.)

Trains leave at 2 p.m. except when noted.

Please plan to arrive at 1:30 p.m.

Boyd Orchards 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles (859) 873-3097 / www.boydorchards.com Sept. 13-14: Apple Days Festival Sept. 20-21: Scarecrow Festival Sept. 27-28: Ole Cider Days Festival Oct. 4-5: Fall Festival Oct. 11-12: Pumpkin Festival Oct. 18-19: October Festival Oct. 25-26: Harvest Festival Festivals include hayrides, farm animals, a corn maze, pony rides, unforgettable playground, train rides, face-painting, live music, Gem Mining, Apple Blossom Café & unique gift store, plus u-pick apples and pumpkins (in season).

Festivals are 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon-7 p.m. on Sundays.

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Cincinnati Zoo HallZOOween 3400 Vine Street / Cincinnati (513) 475-6124 / www.cincinnatizoo.org Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26: HallZOOween. Little ghouls, boys, girls and animals can enjoy four spooktacular weekends of fun.

Each Saturday and Sunday during HallZOOween, noon-5 p.m., kids (12 and under) can trick-ortreat their way around the Zoo, ride the Hogwart’s Express (extra fee), and see Phil Dalton’s Theatre of Illusion (each day at 1 & 3 p.m.).

Evans Orchard 180 Stone Road / Georgetown (502) 863-2255 / www.evansorchard.com Sept. 13-Oct. 31: Harvest Festival. Food, pony rides, barnyard fun, hayrides and more every weekend.

Sept. 13-14: Apple Festival: Kick off the apple season with fun for the whole family, including pony and hay rides, a fun-filled play area, craft booths, and huge selection of food. Try one of the famous fried apple pies, caramel apples, apple cider and, of course, there will be apple picking.

Evans Orchard is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays, noon-6 p.m.

Admission is free. Individual activities have a small fee but children can purchase an all-in-one bracelet allowing access to all rides and games.

Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way / Louisville (502) 459-2181 / www.louisvillezoo.org Sept. 20: Toyota Backyard Action Hero Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oct. 3-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 and 30: The World’s Largest Halloween Party!

If scary is no fun for your little ones, then head to the Louisville Zoo for an evening of magical Halloween fun, costumed characters and trick-ortreating throughout the Zoo.

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Festival 605 Hill N’ Dale / www.mqfestival.org Sept. 12-13: Food, fun and raffles.

Midway Fall Festival Historic downtown Midway www.midwayfallfestival.org Sept. 20-21: 40th Annual Festival.

Enjoy arts, homemade crafts, live music, free train rides for the kids, petting zoo, sculptures, cornmeal mill and good food.

Roots & Heritage Downtown Lexington Sept: 5-7: African American Marketplace. Shop diverse vendors along a 1-mile stretch of Elm Tree Lane. Friday, 7-11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Enjoy live music and other activities all weekend long at the corner of Elm Tree Lane and Third Street.

Sept. 6: KidsFest: Enjoy a full day of fun kid’s activities at the corner of Short Street and Elm Tree Lane. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Heritage Parade, 11 a.m.

Stage 2: Upstage Youth Competition.

Sept. 7: Total Praise & Worship. 11 a.m. Lyric Theatre. 1-5 p.m.

Sts. Peter & Paul School Fall Festival 423 West Short Street / 254-9257 www.sppslex.org Sept. 26: The fall festival is filled with inflatables and carnival games for the kids, a basket raffle, dunking booth, tasty food and beer, plus blackjack and live music by the Twiggenburys. 3-11 p.m.

Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg (800) 734-5611 / www.shakervillageky.org Sept. 20-21: Harvest Fest Kick-off the fall season with a down-home harvest celebration for the whole family. Climb hay stacks and bob for apples in the Kids’ Village. Meet the animals on the farm and enjoy live music.

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LearningRx

The Science Behind Brain Training

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earningRx, which is inspired by the latest breakthroughs in the science of the brain, is based on the principle that brain training can help students improve cognitive function and perform better in school.

Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and grow, is the science behind brain training and the basis of each of the LearningRx brain training programs.

The program exposes each student to a customized series of intense mental workouts.

To perform these workouts, the brain is forced to strengthen, reorganize and even create new neural pathways.

In other words, brain training “rewires” the brain to perform more efficiently than ever before.

How important is it to force your brain to work hard?

According to Dr. John Ratey, a professor at Harvard Medical School and the author of “A User’s Guide to the Brain,” using your brain keeps it vital and growing.

Not using it leads to decay.

Dr. Ratey concludes that, “for the first time, we are learning to see mental weaknesses as physical systems in need of training and practice.”

A rapidly growing body of scientific and medical research continues to prove that brain training rewires

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the brain and creates lifechanging results.

For example, using noninvasive fMRI technology to create detailed images of the working brain, scientists have documented that the brains of “good” readers and “poor” readers are “wired” to function differently.

Intense training makes it possible to rewire the brain so that reading becomes faster and easier than before.

The results of LearningRx brain training programs speak for themselves.

In fact, LearningRx students test higher in IQ – an average of 15 points higher – after completing brain training.

How does this translate into real life changes? t With stronger cognitive skills and higher IQ, students learn things faster and easier than before. t Students have measurably better memory skills and concentration. t Students perform better in the classroom, on the athletic field and even behind the wheel of a car. t Students report having greater confidence in academics and in life. t They are more likely to go to college. t They have an edge in their careers. t And because IQ and income are linked, students are more likely to earn more money. Y

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A Myopia Epidemic in the U.S.

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ealth officials lament the troubling trend of children spending too much time indoors staring at screens – TV, computers, tablets and cell phones.

We know that a sedentary lifestyle contributes to the childhood obesity epidemic plaguing the U.S. What you might not know is that this lifestyle may contribute to another epidemic – the rise in myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness.

Recent studies have documented a worldwide epidemic of rapidly worsening myopia.

In the U.S. in the 1970s, for example, 25% of the population between the ages of 25 and 54 was myopic. At the turn-of-the-century, that number rose to about 42%.

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

During the same time span in Singapore, the percentage of young people with myopia spiked from 28% to more than 80%.

Although nearsightedness is easily corrected with prescription glasses, extreme myopia in adults can lead to a higher risk of macular degeneration and glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. As researchers charted this spike in myopia, they discovered that children who live in the country and children who spend more time outdoors were less likely to become myopic.

How can that be? It has to do with the two pathways that send information from the eyes to the brain, according to Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles.

The center pathway determines what things are while the peripheral pathway determines where things are.

Too much close-up work, like the kind required to stare at

small screens and the kind required for schoolwork, develops focal vision at the expense for peripheral vision.

So the eyes grow accustomed to close-up work, and need help (glasses) for distance.

To counteract this imbalance, Dr. Graebe recommends parents have their children do eye stretches (a kind of yoga for the eyes), take 20-20 breaks (look 20 feet away for 20 seconds after 20 minutes of close-up work) and most importantly, get outside and play.

In addition, Dr. Graebe’s office offers near-point testing, which is not part of a routine eye-chart exam, to catch myopia. Children can benefit from reading lenses to reduce stress and the chance of myopia.

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“We Change Lives” “Through eye therapy, my son is thriving.

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

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eople and their families facing a terminal illness can benefit from a variety of services offered by Hospice of the Bluegrass.

In fact, the earlier eligible patients can be admitted to Hospice, the more they and their family can benefit from HOB interdisciplinary team services.

Signs that may alert a family or medical provider that a patient could be eligible for hospice are: t Frequent visits to the emergency room and/or recurring hospitalizations. t Uncontrolled pain or other symptoms that continue to affect a patient’s quality of life. t Patient is growing more dependent on others to meet

daily needs. t Patient’s goals of care are evolving more toward comfort and quality of life and less toward aggressive intervention.

HOB staff members are available to meet with patients and their families/caregivers to answer questions and to evaluate whether patients are eligible for hospice.

Hospice staff will come to the doctor’s office, the hospital or the patient’s place of residence.

If the attending doctor approves of Hospice care, admission can occur immediately.

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I wish we had called Hospice sooner.

Mom wanted to come home.

Hospice made that possible.

The Hospice team took care of my mother and our whole family. They made it possible for us to spend quality time with Mom. Hospice is for the last phase of life, not just the last days.

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itamin D deficiency in children in the U.S. is on the rise. According to the CDC, it is now thought that 7% of males 12 and above are at risk of deficiency. So are 11% of females 12 and above.

Many more may have inadequate Vitamin D levels.

This important nutrient is made in the skin. Ultraviolet rays from the sun penetrate the skin and trigger Vitamin D manufacture.

Vitamin D also occurs naturally in fatty fish and in egg yolks. Nowadays it is added to milk.

Vitamin D plays a few roles in the human body. Its most well-known function is to aid in calcium absorption and help build strong bones.

It is also involved in our immune system.

Not only does it help us fight off infections, it also helps prevent the development of autoimmune diseases.

Some evidence suggests that it may protect us as adults from developing some other ailments such as heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes.

Severe Vitamin D deficiency can lead to decreased bone density.

It also can cause knee pain (note that there are many causes of this in children, however) and increase the chance for bone fractures.

In its more severe forms, Vitamin D deficiency can cause growth stunting and

bowlegs (rickets).

There are a variety of reasons why Vitamin D deficiency is increasing in the U.S. Kids spend a lot more time indoors these days – more electronic entertainment options exist now than a generation ago.

Sunscreens are important for preventing future skin cancers and skin damage, but they also prevent ultraviolet rays from triggering the manufacturing of Vitamin D in the skin.

So does darker skin color.

Plus, kids are not necessarily big fans of fatty fish or fish oils. Children do not always drink as much (Vitamin D-fortified) milk as they should.

Some children have certain conditions that affect dietary Vitamin D absorption, such as inflammatory bowel disease or cystic fibrosis.

The current recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics are for infants under a year of age to get 400 IU (International Units) of Vitamin D a day.

After the first year, children should get 600 IU of Vitamin D daily.

If the child doesn’t get enough Vitamin D through diet, it can be given as a supplement.

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Dr. Charles Ison is a University of Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his hometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a partner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates.

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September calendar Monday 1 Labor Day FCPS: No School Div. of Parks & Rec: LFUCG and Parks offices closed. Shillito, Tates Creek and Woodland pools close for the season at 5 p.m. Info: 288-2973.

Explorium: Open on Labor Day! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 per person. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Kentucky Horse Park: Bluegrass Classic Dog Show, a 5-day dog show including breed classes, sporting classes, best-in-show competition, junior showmanship classes, and obedience classes.

Health clinics, AKC Owner-Handler Series, Canine Good-Citizen competition, and a Meet-the-Breeds event will also take place. 9 a.m. Aug. 28- 5 p.m.

Sept. 1. $5 per person. Info: 223-8873.

Rally to Improve Birth: Maternity fair and rally to raise awareness about options for birth. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 5/3 Bank Pavilion, downtown Lexington.

Info: www.facebook.com/ImprovingBirthLexington.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Trains and Tripods, learn to better use your camera. 2 p.m., train boards 15 minutes before departure. $13.50 adults, $12.50 senior citizens, $11.50 children ages 2-12.

175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Lex Public Library: Village Branch: ESL for Teens, a fun and informal conversation club for teens to practice English and Spanish speaking skills. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

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Tuesday 2 Explorium: Closed Sept. 2-5 for deep cleaning, and will reopen Sat. Sept. 6. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Corner of S. Broadway & Maxwell. Info: 608-2655.

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

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

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

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: 3-6 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: www.bluegrassfarmersmarket. org.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 24/7 Dad, a 12-week course focusing on a holistic approach to fatherhood. Topics include Family History, Working with Mom and Co-Parenting, Dealing with Anger, and more. 6-8 p.m. 150 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Fifth floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga.

5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 classes for $50, 10 for $55 or 12 for $60. Registration required. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354. Perinatal Bereavement Parent Support Program. 7 p.m. For families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. Hospice of the Bluegrass, Center for Grief Education and Counseling Building. 2312

Alexandria Dr. Info: 260-6904.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7-8:30 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

The Carnegie Center: Registration for After-School Tutoring. Grades K-12. $60, reduced fee for students on free/reduced lunch. Limited space available. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies, music, movement and story time. 10:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me, lap-sit storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Classic Horror Film Club, a free viewing and lively discussion. 6:30-8:45 p.m.

For high schoolers. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond. 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. Homework Help, Tuesday-Thursday 4-8 p.m. Grades K-12. Sign up by 7:30. Teen Reads, read fun and interesting teen titles and complete crafts and activities. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 3 Explorium: Closed for deep cleaning.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pregnancy and Parenting After Loss Support Group, for families who have experience the loss of a baby and are now facing the mixed emotions of a new pregnancy. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 1740 Nicholasville Rd., Building E. Info: 260-6904.

Georgetown Health Dept: Mama to Mama, connect with other pregnant mamas to learn about

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having a healthy baby, and feeding and caring for a newborn. 4-6 p.m. 300 E. Washington St., Georgetown. Info: (502) 417-6806.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6-9:30 p.m. $35 per couple.

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

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time, interactive story time. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3.

Central Library: The Young and the Restless Storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5.

Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime, songs, finger plays and books. 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 4 Explorium: Closed for deep cleaning.

Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Corner of S. Broadway & Maxwell. Info: 608-2655.

Living Arts and Science Center: Discovery Night: Hands on Insects. Entomologist and wildlife photographer Tom Myers will share live, exotic insects from around the world. 6-8 p.m.

Suggested donations of $12 for those over 12 and $1 for younger children. Info: 252-5222.

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

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: 3-6 p.m. AZUR Restaurant & Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 550. Info: (502) 721-0335.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes prenatal exercise class. 4:30-5:30 p.m.

5 classes for $35, 8 for $50, 10 for $55 or 12 for $60. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 2606357. Laboring the Natural Way childbirth class.

6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 4, 11 & 18. Free. Registration required. Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. Info: 260-6357.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Anime & Manga Club for Teens. 5-7 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. Teen Tutoring, for all subjects. 4:30-6:30 p.m., sessions are 30 minutes each. Grades 6-12. Free. Space is limited, please arrive by 4:15 p.m. to sign up. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Basics, a condensed version of the breastfeeding class. 6-7 p.m. $15 per couple, spouses are encouraged to attend.

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

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies, music, movement and story time. 10:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 & under.

Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime.

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10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4 p.m. Ages 7 & under. Explore More, experiments and crafts. 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-12. Registration required. Teens Serving Lexington, plan and complete service programs both in and outside of the library. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 5 Explorium: Closed for deep cleaning.

Kentucky Horse Park: MSEDA Dressage at the Park (Dressage Complex.) A 3-day dressage show, including the National Dressage Pony Cup. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 5-7. Info: 221-3462.

Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas, an outdoor exercise class for mom and baby.

9:30-10:15 a.m. First class free. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354. Great Expectations childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m.

Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357 Rupp Arena: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built To Amaze, the 143rd edition of the Greatest Show on Earth. Watch circus performers from across the globe, astonishing acrobats, magnificent animals, awe-inspiring aerialists and more in this spectacular event. 7 p.m. Fri; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sat; 1 & 5 p.m. Sun. Tickets $15-$80. Info: (800) 745-3000.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5.

Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless, song and story time. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 6 Lexington Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cheapside Park. Info: 608-2655.

Kentucky Horse Park: Cross Country Schooling, riders have the opportunity to school their horses on the famous Kentucky Horse Park cross country course. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $35 for four hours. Info: 255-5727. Fall Classic Hunter Jumper Show, a 2-day event with all ages and all levels of hunter and jumping competition. 8 a.m.5 p.m. Sept. 6-7. Info: 421-7323.

Camp Nelson: Living History Event. Explore military and civilian life as it was during the Civil War with living history drills, demos, music, artisans and more. Gates open at 9 a.m., $5 per carload. Info: 881-5716.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m.2 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: www. bluegrassfarmersmarket.org. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. AZUR Restaurant & Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 550. Info: (502) 721-0335.

Div. of Parks & Rec: 13th Annual Dog Paddle.

Dog owners may bring their dogs out for the last swim of the season, no humans allowed in the pool. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10 per dog with two people limit, $5 per additional person. Proof of vaccination required. Woodland Aquatic Center.

Info: 288-2900. Adventures in Camping Skills.

9 a.m.-noon. Raven Run. Info: 288-2900 or kblack@lexingtonky.gov. Therapeutic Recreation Bowling. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 6-Nov. 8. All ages. Eastland Bowling Lanes. Info: 288-2908.

Youth Football and Cheerleading programs begin. Various locations. Info: 288-2915 or 2882914.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Series, a Lamaze-based childbirth education series condensed into an all-day weekend class. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 per couple. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Baptist Health Education Center: First Spoonfuls, baby nutrition class series. 10:30 a.m.-noon for ages 4-9 months. 1-2:30 p.m. for ages 9 months and beyond. Free. Registration required. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Kid to Kid: Costume Sale. Shop hundreds of unique costumes just in time for Halloween. 3090 Helmsdale Place. Info: 309-9701.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Circus Explorius.”

11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. Imagination Station, “Bubblegum Dough.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5.

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

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

161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Richmond Parks & Rec: 14th Annual Kids Fest, inflatables, a petting zoo, games, face painting, and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m.

Sunday. Free admission, pony rides $4. Irvine McDowell Park. Info: (859) 623-8753.

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

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Picnic Train Special. Noon, train boards 15 minutes before departure. $13.50 adults, $12.50 senior citizens, $11.50 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Kentucky Railway Museum: 50’s Weekend Train, enjoy 50’s costumes, dancing, music, food and a visit by Elvis! 2 p.m. $19 adults, $14 ages 2-12. Reservations suggested. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Long Road to Freedom.” The Underground Railroad provides the backdrop for a brief but powerful childhood friendship between Graceanna, a freed slave, and Mary Catherine, a Quaker girl 2 & 4:30 p.m. $15 adults, $13 children. Recommended for ages 8 & up. The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. Info:

254-4546.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. 11 a.m. For families. Grandparents’ Day, visit the library and make a bracelet for your grandparents. 2-4 p.m. For al kids. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime.

11 a.m. For families. LEGO Time. 2-3 p.m. Ages 5 & up.

Reservations required. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 7 Lexington Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Southland Drive.

Info: 608-2655.

Lexington Ballet School

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

Baptist Health Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 2-4:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 9 Months and Counting pregnancy education class. 5-6:30 p.m. Free.

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

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Ballet Levels 1–8 Pre-Ballet Creative Movement Beginner Barre Adult Ballet Private Lessons

Beaumont Centre Family YMCA 3251 Beaumont Centre Cr. Lexington, KY 40513 859-219-9622

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North Lexington Family YMCA 381 West Loudon Ave. Lexington KY, 40508 859-258-9622

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 12:30 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/groups/ bluegrassbabywearers/ Div. of Parks & Rec: Therapeutic Recreation Adapted Aquatics. 2:15-3:55 p.m. Sept. 8-Nov. 10. North YMCA. Ages 4 & up. Info: 288-2908. Titleist Team Championship. Gay Brewer Jr. Golf Course at Picadome. Info: 288-2968.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Cre-Ate Club: Design Your Own Floor Puzzle, a collaborative activity for families. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. Read Around Jessamine with Goodreads, a hands-on class about a social networking website for book lovers. 6:30-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class, taught by Certified Lactation Consultants. 6-8 p.m. $25 per couples, spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Baptist Health Education Center: Laboring the Natural Way childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Sept. 8, 15 & 22. Free.

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

Pediatric CPR class. 6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person, $50 for two people, $15 for additional caregiver. Registration required.

HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Happy Baby Yoga, baby-friendly poses and infant massage. 4-4:30 p.m. For infants ages 6 weeks to crawling and a parent or caregiver.

Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Bump, music and playtime. 11 a.m. Ages 1-3. Registration required. Village Branch: Homework Help, MondayThursday 4-8 p.m. Grades K-12. Sign up by 7:30. ESL for Teens. See Sept. 1. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 9 Growing Peaceful Families: Getting Out of Power Struggles with Your Child. 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. $10 per person.

High Street YMCA 239 East High St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-254-9622

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Try the first week of classes risk free Classical ballet technique taught by professional dancers.

Jazz, Pointe, and Pas de Deux included as students progress.

Performances

Level 1-8 may perform in Lexington Ballet’s Nutcracker and Midsummer Nights Dream.

No fees or costume purchases.

Student Company

Level 8 students may perform in additional company productions.

161 N. Mill St. Lexington, KY 859-233-3925 info@lexingtonballet.org

Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 2.

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Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

S E P T E M B E R C A L E N D A R

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Play Dough Shapes.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Free with general admission of $8 per person. Sketch Pad, open 1-5 p.m. weekdays for self-guided creativity. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Sept. 2.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 2.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga.

See Sept. 2.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Read Around Jessamine- Current Fiction. September’s book is “The Maze Runner.” 6-7 p.m. Registration required. Hosted at Solomon’s Porch in Wilmore.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. 6-7 p.m. Various fitness classes 7-8 p.m. Free. Ages 18 & up. Williams Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 289-6678. Health Chats about Diabetes.

6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2446.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 7:15 p.m. Free, open to everyone. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Sept. 2. Eagle Creek Branch: Dragon Book Club, book discussions, reviews, games and crafts. 4-5 p.m. Grades 2-3. Reservations required.

Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme stories and songs. 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See Sept. 2. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond. See Sept. 2. Teen Reads. See Sept. 2. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 10 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “A Better Me Bingo.”

10-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Georgetown Health Dept: Mama to Mama. See Sept. 3.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Living Well with Diabetes. 5:30-8 p.m. weekly through Oct. 1. Free. Registration required. Sullivan University, 2355 Harrodsburg Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See Sept. 3. Central Library: The Young and the Restless. See Sept. 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 3. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See Sept.

3. Little Explorers, topics in math, science, arts and play. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 11 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 4.

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Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Colon Cancer Community Forum. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free.

Preregistration required. Griffin Gate Marriott, 1800 Newtown Pike. Info: 288-2446. Low-Impact Zumba classes. 6-7 p.m. Various fitness classes 7-8 p.m. Free. Ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s art class, “Super Snappy.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Sept. 4.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 4.

University. Field opens at 6 p.m., movie starts at dusk. $5. Info: www.louisvillezoo.org.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Adventures in Camping Overnight. 6 p.m.-11 a.m. Sept. 12 & 13. Raven Run. Info: 288-2900.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 5. Teen Craft Night, Sharpie Tie-Dye, homemade lip gloss and more. 5:45-8 p.m. For middle and high schoolers.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Sept. 5. Info: 231-5500.

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Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See Sept. 4.

Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 6.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: What’s Brewing, take a coffee break and hear new music. 1-2 p.m. Free. Anime & Manga Club for Teens. 5-7 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Teen Tutoring. See Sept. 4. Teen Fandemonium, September celebrates “Doctor Who.” 5-7 p.m.

600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 8853523.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person, $50 for two people, $15 for additional caregiver. Registration required. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357. New Brother-New Sister class. 2:303:45 p.m. Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Bluegrass Heritage Museum: Second Thursday Program, with guest author David Mowery and a discussion of his book “Morgan’s Great Raid.”

6:30 p.m. Free, open to the public. 217 S. Main St., Winchester. Info: (859) 745-1358.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Sept. 4. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 4.

Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See Sept. 4. Explore More. See Sept. 4. Teens Serving Lexington. See Sept. 4. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 12 FCPS: No classes for preschool.

Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas.

See Sept. 5.

Lex. Latin School: 2nd Annual Classical Christian Homeschool Seminar. Keynote speaker: Martin Cothran. Sept. 12&13. Ashland Baptist Church.

Info: 492-1381 or www.lexingtonlatinschool.org.

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

Free with general admission of $8 per person.

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

Lexington Center: ScareFest, Horror and Paranormal Convention. 5-10 p.m. Fri; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. $15 Fri & Sat, $15 Sun. Children 10 & under admitted free. Info: www.thescarefest.com.

Louisville Zoo: Friday Night Movie: Monster’s

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 6.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 adults, $5 kids 5-18. Info: www.fw.ky. gov.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Boyd Orchards: Apple Days Festival, hayrides, face painting, playground, corn maze and more. 9:30 a.m.- 7p.m. Sat, noon-7 p.m. Sun. $10 adults, $7 children. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: (859) 873-3097.

Evans Orchard: Apple Festival, pony and hay rides, play area, craft booths and great food. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, noon-6 p.m. Sun. 180 Stone Rd., Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-2255.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Driveway to 5K, training sessions for novice runners and entry to a local 5K race. 9:30 a.m. Registration required.

Meet at the St. Joseph Jessamine RJ Corman Ambulatory Care Center. Info: (440) 813-1662.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling class, to relieve some of the anxieties of bringing a new baby into the household. 10 a.m.-noon. $15 per child, parent or guardian must accompany child. Recommended for ages 3-6. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Inertia, Gravity, Momentum … Oh My!” See Sept. 6. Imagination Station, “Marble Challenge.” See Sept. 6. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Bubble-Poppin’ Prints.” See Sept. 6.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Sept. 6.

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1-6 p.m. $168. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

S E P T E M B E R C A L E N D A R

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Waggin’ Tales, read a book to a dog. 1-3 p.m., sessions are 15-minutes each. Grades K-5. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Singin’ on the Railroad. 2 p.m. Kentucky River “Horn Honk” special. 4 p.m., train boards 15 minutes before departure. $13.50 adults, $12.50 senior citizens, $11.50 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. See Sept. 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Saturday Family Storytime. 11 a.m.

Grades PreK-1 and families. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See Sept. 6. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 14 Kentucky Horse Park: Horses & Hope Trail Ride, a partnership with the Kentucky Cancer Program.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. $65 in advance, $75 day of, $25 for picnic only. Info: (877) 326-1134.

Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 7.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Sept. 7.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Raven Run Butterflies, search the forests and meadows for beautiful butterflies. 1 p.m. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tours. 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. No registration needed. Meet in the lobby on the second floor. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Bluegrass Autism Walk: Join your friends at Whitaker Bank Ballpark for a walk to raise funds for education, advocacy and support for Kentuckians on the autism spectrum and their families. Registration and agency fair begins at 2 p.m. Walk begins at 3:30 p.m. Info: http:// bluegrassautismwalk.org.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Indoor Drive-In Movie: “Muppets Most Wanted.” 2 p.m. Free, popcorn provided. All ages welcome. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Series. 4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Oct. 12. $178. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Baptist Health Education Center: Great Expectations childbirth class. 5-7:30 p.m. Free.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357 Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Miss Nelson is Missing.” The students of room 207 are failing their classes, and it’s time for drastic measures – time for the worst kids in the world to meet the world’s meanest teacher! 2 p.m. on Sept. 14; 2 & 7 p.m. on Sept. 20; 2 p.m. on Sept. 21. $18 adults, $15 children. Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

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The family friendly events is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. at Coldstream Farm at 5701 Newtown Pike.

Each participant will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag. Vendors will be present to pass out information

about dyslexia.

“This is an opportunity to raise money for scholarships for families for proper testing, and it’s also a chance to celebrate all the kids with dyslexia who work so hard to succeed,” said Kimberly Hudson, owner of Curious Edge.

Registration online is $32.50.

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he Autism Society of the Bluegrass is inviting you to join them at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Sunday, Sept. 14 for the annual Bluegrass Autism Walk.

You can enjoy a vendor/agency fair, entertainment, kids’ activities, a silent auction, food and more as you help raise funds to support education and advocacy for Kentuckians on the

Monday 15 The Carnegie Center: Lower Elementary Reading Group. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 17. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required.

Upper Elementary Reading Group. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 17. Grades 3-5. Free.

Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

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

Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2446.

Growing Peaceful Families: Enrich Your Family with The Redirecting of Children’s Behavior Parent Course. 6 p.m. $150 per person, bring a friend for free. Registration required. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 533 E. Main St. Info: 333-3053.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Read Around Jessamine: Science/Science Fiction.

September’s book is “Parasite.” 6-7 p.m.

Registration required. Polvino Family Art Center in Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: American Girl Club: Meet Kit and Ruthie.

Make crafts, play games and learn about each doll’s time period. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch:

autism spectrum and their families.

Activities begin at 2 p.m., and the walk begins at 3:30 p.m.

Register your team now at just $20 per adults and $10 per child.

Registration on the day of the walk is $5 more. Pre-registrants will receive a T-shirt while supplies last.

Info: http://bluegrassautismwalk. org. Y Jump Baby Bump. See Sept. 8. Village Branch: Homework Help, Monday-Thursday 4-8 p.m.

Grades K-12. Sign up by 7:30. ESL for Teens.

See Sept. 1. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 16 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 2.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Tape Art.” See Sept.

9. Sketch Pad. See Sept. 9.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Sept. 2.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 2.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Craft Teen Tuesday, “Pop Art Pet Portrait.” 4-5 p.m. Grades 6-12. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Carnegie Center: Outstanding Writers League. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 18.

Grades 3-5. Free. Registration required. Math for Kids & Parents, Lower Elementary. 5:30-6:15 p.m. weekly through Nov. 11. Grades K-2. Free.

Registration required. Math for Kids & Parents, Upper Elementary. 6:30-7:15 p.m. weekly through Nov. 11. Grades 3-5. Free. Registration required. Family Fun Night. Free supper. 5:307:30 p.m. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See Sept. 9.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga.

See Sept. 2. Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care

class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Growing Peaceful Families: The Pay It Forward Parent Support Group.

6:30 p.m. Free, pay it forward for the next group. For parents of children ages 2-10. Registration required.

The Plantory, 501 W. 6th St. Info: 333-3053.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Sept.

2. Little Leonardos, art activity time.

2:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See Sept. 9. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See Sept. 2. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond. See Sept. 2. Teen Reads. See Sept. 2. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 17 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Lava Lamps.” See Sept. 10.

Georgetown Health Dept: Mama to Mama. See Sept. 3.

The Carnegie Center: Spanish for Kids. 5:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 19. Grades 1-5. Free.

Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

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Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 6-7:30 p.m.

Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6-8 p.m.

Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr. Info: (877) 3762631 or (502) 226-1655.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See Sept. 3.

Central Library: The Young and the Restless. See Sept. 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 3. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See Sept. 3.

Registration required. Teen Tutoring.

See Sept. 4.600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

The Carnegie Center: Creative Writing & Yoga. 4:30-6 p.m. weekly through Oct. 23. Grades 9-12. $30.

Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See Sept. 4.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba classes. See Sept. 11.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint

Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required, space is limited.

Recommended for third trimester.

Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor.

Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Registration required.

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

Lex Public Library: Beaumont

Private Tutoring

Thursday 18 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 4.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s art class, “Salt Art.” See Sept. 11.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Teen Tabletop Gaming, play games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Settlers of Catan, and Chess. 4-6 p.m. Grades 6-12.

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Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Sept. 4. Eagle Creek Branch: Teen Lit Book Club. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Reservations required.

Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 4. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime.

See Sept. 4. Explore More. See Sept. 4. Teens Serving Lexington. See Sept. 4. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 19 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas.

See Sept. 5.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s. “Animal Movement.”

See Sept. 12. Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m.

Children must be potty-trained. $18 Nonmembers, $15 members. Reservations required.

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

Div. of Parks & Rec: Festival Latino de Lexington, live music and dance, youth activities, cultural presentations & authentic cuisine. 5-11 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 4-11 p.m. Sept. 20. Free admission.

Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Info: 2882925. Therapeutic Recreation Friday Exploration.

Meal packing for Haiti. Southland Christian Church, Richmond Road Campus.

Gallery Hop: Living Arts & Science Center: The Nature of Color. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Providence Montessori: Student art on display.

Kentucky Theatre Gallery. 214 E. Main St. Free.

5-8 p.m.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 5. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless.

See Sept. 5.

Saturday 20 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 6.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 6.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Adventures in Camping Skills. 9 a.m.-noon. Raven Run. Info: 288-2900 or kblack@lexingtonky.gov. Junior Naturalist Program. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 10 & under. Free.

Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Stargazing, with telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. 9 p.m. Free. Registration required. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105.

Boyd Orchards: Scarecrow Festival, hayrides, face painting, playground, corn maze and more. 9:30 a.m.- 7p.m. Sat, noon-7 p.m. Sun. $10 adults, $7 children. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: (859) 873-3097.

Evans Orchard: Harvest Festival, pony and hay rides, barnyard fun, and great food. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, noon-6 p.m. Sun. 180 Stone Rd., Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-2255.

Life Adventure Center: Play Date with Your Mate: Married Couple Series “Elevated Adventure.” A day on the low and high challenge courses, team building activities, climbing and more. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $50 per couple.

Registration required. Info: (859) 873-3271.

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The Carnegie Center: Lower Elementary LEGO & Books. 10 a.m.-noon. Grades K-2. $10.

Registration required. Pop Culture Journalism for Teens. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekly through Oct. 18.

Grades 9-12. $25. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Kite Creator.” See Sept. 6. Imagination Station, “Brain vs. Body.”

See Sept. 6. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Metallic Fish.” See Sept. 6.

Louisville Zoo: Backyard Action Hero Day. Visit with zookeepers and learn how to be a conservation hero. 10 a.m.-5p.m. Info: www. louisvillezoo.org.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Sept. 6.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Ronald McDonald clown train. 2 p.m., train boards 15 minutes before departure. $13.50 adults, $12.50 senior citizens, $11.50 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Train Robbery Weekend, a wild ride to benefit the Crusade for Children. 2 p.m. Sat & Sun. $17 adults, $12 ages 2-12. Reservations suggested. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. See Sept. 6. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all skill levels. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 8 & up. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See Sept. 6. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 21 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 7.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Sept. 7.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 2-5 p.m. $30 per person, $50 for two people, $15 for additional caregiver. Registration required. HealthwoRx, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Baby Moon: Baby Food Basics class. 2:30-4 p.m.

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

Monday 22 La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 12:30 p.m. Free, open to everyone.

Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Support Group. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.

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

Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Community Centers Open for the Season. Castlewood, Dunbar and

Kenwick hours 5-9 p.m. Mon-Thurs, and 3-7 p.m.

Fri. William Wells Brown hours 5-9 p.m. Mon-Fri, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Info: 288-2955.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Bump. See Sept. 8. Village Branch: Homework Help, Monday-Thursday 4-8 p.m.

Grades K-12. Sign up by 7:30. ESL for Teens.

See Sept. 1. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 23 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 2.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Music and Movement.” See Sept. 9. Sketch Pad. See Sept.

9. New traveling exhibit: “Amusement Park Science.” Explore the physics behind the fun at amusement parks. General admission $8 per person. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Moms Open House, meet other moms and a lactation consultant. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See Sept. 9.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Sept. 2.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 2.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga.

See Sept. 2.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Everybody Dance Therapeutic Recreation class. 6-7 p.m. Ages 13 & up. Sept. 23-Dec. 2. Carver Community Center, Studio 207. Info: 288-2908.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Read Around Jessamine- Historical Fiction. September’s book is “All the Light We Cannot See.” 6-7 p.m.

Registration required. Hosted at Panera Bread in the Brannon Crossing shops. Info: (859) 8853523.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:15 p.m. $58. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Sept. 2. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See Sept. 9. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See Sept. 2.

Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond. See Sept. 2. Teen Reads. See Sept. 2.

Wednesday 24 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Race to a Dollar.”

See Sept. 10.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: One Evening Childbirth Education class, a Lamaze-based, compact class on what to expect during labor and delivery. 6-9:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Georgetown Health Dept: Mama to Mama. See Sept. 3.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats

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

Baptist Health Education Center: Comfort Measures childbirth class. 6:15-8:15 p.m. Free.

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

Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition: Rally for a Stronger School Wellness Policy in Fayette County. Stand up for healthy school environments for all Lexington kids. Childcare and refreshments provided. Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. 6:30 p.m.

Info: www.tweenslex.org Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See Sept. 3. Art Garage, art activities.

4-4:45 p.m. Ages 6-10 with parent or caregiver.

Registration required. Central Library: The Young and the Restless. See Sept. 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 3. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See Sept.

3. Little Explorers, topics in math, science, arts and play. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 25 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 4.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s art class, “Crazy Corkboard.” See Sept. 11.

Joe-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Sept. 4.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 4.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Teen Tutoring. See Sept. 4.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $25 per couple. Registration required, space is limited.

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

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See Sept. 4. Marvelous Multiples, a class for parents expecting more than one baby.

6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba classes. See Sept. 11.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Sept. 4. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 4. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See Sept. 4. Explore More.

See Sept. 4. Teens Serving Lexington. See Sept. 4.

Friday 26 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas.

See Sept. 5.

Attachment Parenting Group: Monthly meeting.

10:30-11:45 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Adventures in Camping Overnight. 6 p.m.- 11 a.m. Sept. 26 & 27. Raven

Run. Info: 288-2900. Therapeutic Recreation Ohio Rafting Trip. Ages 18 & up. Info: 288-2908.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Sept.

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

“Toss and Turn.” See Sept. 12.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Dining on the Rails.

Enjoy lunch in the dining car. 2 p.m. $19 adults, $14 ages 2-12. Reservations suggested. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 5. Central Library: Jungle Jam Dance Party, costumes encouraged! 10 a.m.

Ages 5 & under. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Sept. 5. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 27 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 6.

Dyslexia Awareness 5K Run/Walk: Join Curious Edge for a fun, family-oriented 5K Run/Walk to raise money and awareness for dyslexia. 9 a.m. $32.50 includes goodie bag and T-shirt.

Coldstream Farm, 1701 Newtown Pk. Info: 8993343 or www.thecuriousedge.com The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Just the Facts, Mom! A Lamaze-based, one-day abbreviated version of the 4-week childbirth class series. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 per couples.

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

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 6.

2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Registration at 9 a.m.; Program at 9:45 a.m.; Walk begins at 10 a.m.

Robert F. Stephens Courthouse. Info: 266-5283 or www.alz.org/walk.lyric.

Boyd Orchards: Ole Cider Days Festival, hayrides, pumpkin picking, playground, corn maze and more.

9:30 a.m.- 7p.m. Sat, noon-7 p.m. Sun. $10 adults, $7 children. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: (859) 873-3097.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. New Brother-New Sister class. 4:15-5:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Jacobson Park Boat Dock closes for the season. Info: 288-2973.

Monday 29 Baptist Health Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free.

1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Bump. See Sept. 8. Village Branch: Homework Help, Monday-Thursday 4-8 p.m.

Grades K-12. Sign up by 7:30. ESL for Teens.

See Sept. 1. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 30 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 2.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Rainbow City.” See Sept. 9. Sketch Pad. See Sept. 9.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Sept. 2.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See Sept. 2.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See Sept. 9.

Evans Orchard: Harvest Festival, pony and hay rides, barnyard fun, and great food. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, noon-6 p.m. Sun. 180 Stone Rd., Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-2255.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga.

See Sept. 2. Comfort Measures childbirth class.

6:15-8:15 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Confucius Institute Day: Celebrate all things Chinese! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 257-4523 or www. uky.edu/confucius.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-week Childbirth Education Series, a Lamazebased comprehensive and informative class on what to expect during labor, delivery and postpartum. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $45 per couple.

Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Master Magician.”

See Sept. 6. Imagination Station, “Mystery Dough.”

See Sept. 6. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Fall into Fall.”

See Sept. 6.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Sept. 6.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Punkin Patch Trains.

2 p.m. Sat & Sun, train boards 15 fifteens prior to departure. $13.50 adults, $12.50 senior citizens, $11.50 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytimes. See Sept. 6.

Eagle Creek Branch: LEGO Club. 10 a.m.-noon.

Grades 2-5. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See Sept. 6. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 28 Lexington Farmers Market: See Sept. 7.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class. 7-9 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Sept. 2. Daring da Vincis, art activity time. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-10 with parent or caregiver. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See Sept. 9. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me. See Sept. 2.

Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond. See Sept. 2. Teen Reads. See Sept. 2. Teen Advisory Board, help plan events for teens at the library.

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Scholar Athlete of the Month Caleb Has Miles to Go Before He Rests

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Caleb Joy • School: Lafayette High • Grade: 11 • Sports: Track, cross-country • Academics: Caleb has a 4.25 GPA. He has taken four A.P. classes already and will take two more this year.

• Parents: Rebecca Jackson & Jason Joy

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call or e-mail us with your Scholar Athlete nominations.

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ou can’t escape saying it – when it comes to school and sports, Lafayette High junior Caleb Joy goes the extra mile.

Sometimes, 57 of them. Like one week this summer when he ran 57 miles.

No wonder he’s one of the top runners in the City.

Last year as a sophomore, he helped lead Lafayette to the City and Region cross-country championships, earning All-City and All-Regions honors.

In track season, he placed fourth in the Region in the 1,600 and ran legs on the 4x800 and 4x400 teams that qualified for the State meet.

It’s not surprising that the 17-yearold became a runner – his father, Jason, was an All-State runner at Dunbar and earned a scholarship to Indiana Wesleyan.

Caleb started his career as a sixth grader and made the Lafayette JV a year later when he was All-City and All-Area in cross-country and track at Jessie Clark Middle.

As an eighth-grader, he won middle school County titles in the mile, 2 mile, 800 and 4x800 relay.

At Lafayette, he set the school record in the indoor 1,500 as a freshman before his breakout performance last year.

For Caleb, logging miles of road

work is more than a necessary part of training, it’s close to something like meditation.

“Running is an escape from everything, from all your problems,” he said. “Everything is made so simple. It’s just running and breathing out there in nature.”

Caleb’s mother, Rebecca Jackson, sees how her son benefits, saying, “If he has a problem, he goes for a run. When he comes back, he has it all figured out.”

Caleb has figured out the classroom as well.

He carries a 4.25 GPA, has taken four A.P. classes already and will take two more this school year.

He’s a member of the school chess team and Beta Club, and volunteers with his church.

He plans to travel to Haiti on a mission trip during the winter break, and two years ago the family traveled to Joplin, Missouri to help the tornadoravaged townspeople put their lives back together.

Caleb, who works as a lifeguard in the summer, is a striver, with a long stride.

“He’s a hard worker who does not give up,” Rebecca said. “In everything he does, he goes the extra mile.”

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Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $3,500 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf.

Other contributors are Patrick Forrester and Howard Smith of Southern Automotive Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local accountant Kenny Frank, Dairy Queen franchise owner Paul Wright, retired attorney Ron Sirna and PBI Bank.

ASBURY UNIVERSITY presents: Sept.

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— Educator of the Month —

LINDSEY DEPENBROCK: The Power of the Pen

It’s been a productive career already for Northern Elementary’s Lindsey Depenbrock and she’s not even 30 years old.

A budding children’s book author, the fourth-grade teacher has manuscripts for three picture books and a middle-school book. Now that she's completed work for her national boards, she will polish the books and send them to publishers.

“The creative outlet is relaxing. I would stay up all night working on them because I enjoyed it so WFSZ much,” she said.

She will attend a national book festival in Washington, D.C. and is working on the ability to Skype with her students from the festival.

Another creative outlet for Depenbrock is the dulcimer. Every year she teaches her students classics such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “This Old Man,” which the children play at a schoolwide talent show.

Along with those creative outlets, Depenbrock also is bilingual, having double majored as an undergraduate in education and Spanish. That skill serves her well with her ESL and bilingual students, and especially their parents.

Depenbrock made her mark as an innovator at Northern with a project that came to her while struggling to connect with a difficult class a few years ago.

On a field trip to the Lexington Children’s Theatre, the school bus stopped by a Lexington college and her kids watched a parade of college students walk by.

When she explained that they were looking at a college, the kids starting oohing and aahing, saying, “That’s awesome.”

That inspired her to initiate a college day at the school. She invited members of a local university to the campus to introduce the idea of

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college to her students, most of whom come from families with no history of college attendance. One university official wore traditional graduation robes that dazzled the ZPVOH students.

A year later, she took the entire fourth grade to a college campus where selected Northern students read their essays “What College Means to Me.” “It brought tears to my eyes,” Principal Meredith Ramage said. “Lindsey had painted a picture of college so that these kids could picture themselves going someday. It was so cool.”

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