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Holiday Gift Guide:

For Every Kid from the Athlete to the Budding Scientist

Where to Volunteer for the Holidays

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WHAT IF you woke up Christmas morning with NO presents under the tree?

This Year, More Than Ever, We NEED Your Help! with the 2015 Collection for Rural Children

Mission of Hope

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ith winter fast approaching, our thoughts begin to focus on the less fortunate in rural Appalachia and what we can do for them during Christmas. Most of us are blessed with life’s necessities, but there are thousands of people within a few hours drive that live in extreme poverty.

The Mission of Hope assists 27 elementary schools and Ministry Centers in rural and depressed communities throughout Southeast Kentucky.

This year we are attempting to take new toys, new coats, food boxes, and hygiene items to about 18,000 children and their families.

Perhaps you are too busy to shop but would like to make a financial donation to assist us. We would be most grateful if you deemed us worthy of such a generous donation. You can make those donations online at www.missionofhope.org.

Blue Barrel Collection Drive NOV. 20 - DEC. 7

Drop off New Unwrapped Toys and Clothing, Food and Hygiene items at any area locations of the sponsors listed above.

Mail Donations To: Mission of Hope PO Box 51824 Knoxville, TN 37950 (865) 584-7571 Toll Free (877) 627-1909

Donate Online: www.missionofhope.org The Mission of Hope is an officially licensed 501c3 non-profit ministry.

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Note from the Editor

Vol. 18 Issue 12

Christmas: With Summer On My Mind

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aybe it’s because I hate winter so much that I have summer on my mind – the summer school break to be precise.

The timing of summer break was in the news again after Scott County in November tabled a vote on starting its school year on Aug. 4.

Aug. 4! That’s not even the middle of summer. It’s actually closer to the start of summer than the end (June 21-Sept. 22).

Next thing you know, they’ll be sending kids back to school on Independence Day. Previously, I have added my voice to those calling for a later start of the school year.

Where I grew up in New Jersey, we returned to school on the first Wednesday after Labor Day, which makes even more sense in Kentucky where the summers are hotter.

Consigning kids to sweltering classrooms in August when they could be swimming is just wrong.

Plus, school districts can cut costs by

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Out & About in the Bluegrass

Holiday performances; Santa sightings; Louisville for the holidays; Sesame Street gang comes to Rupp Arena.

How to Teach Gratitude to Kids

8 tips on ways to foster the idea of giving during the season of receiving.

Zig-Zag Parenting

When it comes to child rearing, Katie Saltz is not afraid to embrace contradictory ideas.

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Publisher Dana Tackett Editor John Lynch

keeping the air-conditioning off during the dog days of August.

But hope springs eternal, and Kentucky may be ready for a change.

State Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer , R-Scott County, and state Sen. Chris Girdler, R-Somerset, have proposed a law that would prevent schools from starting classes earlier than the Monday closest to Aug. 26.

The senators plan to introduce legislation during the 2016 General Assembly session.

House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, has said he supports the law in principle, so optimism seems warranted.

But it’s never too soon to let your representatives know your feelings.

While you’re mailing your Christmas cards this month, put a note in the mail to your elected officials, asking them to give summer back to the kids.

What a wonderful holiday present that would be. Y

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Mission of Hope

20th anniversary of spreading the Hope to schoolchildren in Appalachia.

Where to Volunteer for the Holidays 8 places where you and your family can experience the spirit of giving.

Holiday Gift Guide

18 intriguing ideas for everyone from the athlete to the theater-goer.

in every issue 25 The Curious Edge 26 Pediatric Corner 28 Dr. Graebe

30 Hospice of the Bluegrass 42 KU’s Scholar Athlete 43 Asbury Educator

On the cover: Elijah, the 6-year-old son of Natashia and Pavel Derkach of Lexington, can’t wait for Christmas.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

LEXINGTON FAMILY IS ALL ABOUT GIVING THIS MONTH

Let’s Learn Kindness This delightful DVD sets out to teach some of life’s biggest lessons including good manners and forgiveness. Six episodes of Wallykazam!, Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Blue’s Clues and Ni Hao, Kai-lan are featured. Lexington Family has four DVDs to give away.

Lexington Family Magazine will kick off the 12 Days of Giving on Dec. 1 on our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

Just answer our question each day and you’ll be entered to win one of dozens of prizes.

This year’s gifts include Mary Ellen, an American Girl Beforever Doll; tickets to see the Bluegrass Youth Ballet’s “The Nutcracker;” $100 gift card to GattiTown; Malco Cinema movie tickets; Derby Dinner Playhouse tickets to Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas;” and Discovery’s Shark Week and Animal Planet toys.

To see more turn to the Holiday Gift Guide on Pages 20-23.

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Nickelodeon’s “Let’s Learn Kindness” Your child will learn about some of life’s biggest lessons including good manners and forgiveness in this delightful DVD. Lexington Family has 4 DVDs to give away.

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THE NUTCRACKER Bluegrass Youth Ballet “The Nutcracker in One Act ”

Friday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 19, 3 p.m. Tickets $15-$18.

Singletary Center for the Arts.

Tickets: 257-4929. Info: 2714472.

The Lexington Ballet “The Nutcracker”

Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. School show, tickets $6.

Saturday, Dec., 12 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets $16.50-$39. EKU Center for the Arts. Tickets: 622-7469. Info: 233-3925.

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Derby Dinner Playhouse

“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is a timeless classic full of dancing, laughter and treasured tunes that will take audiences back to a time when life was simpler. Evening programs include a dinner buffet before the show and are offered Tuesday-Sunday, 6 p.m. through Dec. 31. Matinees are TuesdayFriday and Sunday beginning at 11:45 a.m. and include lunch before the play. No programs will be offered on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind. Info (812) 288-8281 or www. derbydinner.com.

Derby Dinner Playhouse

Kentucky Ballet Theatre “The Nutcracker”

Children’s Musical Theatre Series “Jack Frost Saves Christmas.”

All performances feature a kidfriendly menu and a visit from Santa at every table. Breakfast performances are offered at 9 a.m., and lunch performances at noon. School performances are available throughout the week and are scheduled through Dec. 18. For children ages 3-12. 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind. Info: (812) 2888281 or www.derbydinner.com.

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EKU Center for the Arts “An Irish Christmas”

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m.

Lex. Opera House. Tickets: $16-35.

Info: 252-5245.

Club “The Nutcracker on Ice”

Friday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. Tickets: $10 each for The Nutcracker on Ice. Lexington Ice Center. Info: crystal.dunn30@gmail. com.

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Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland. An Irish Christmas brings just about everything to the table – joy, hope, laughter, friendship and celebration of life. As seen on PBS, this cast of award-winning singers and dancers

wraps glorious music, traditional dance, lively storytelling and plenty of Irish soul into one Christmas package. Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15-$46.50. Info: 6227469 or www.ekucenter.com.

KFC Yum Center, Louisville Trans-Siberian Orchestra “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”

This musical performance tells the story of a runaway little girl’s decision to return to her family after she enters a rundown theater for shelter and encounters an old caretaker who guides her on her journey.

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $31.50-$61.25. Info: (502) 690-9000.

Lexington Children’s Theatre “Junie B. In Jingle Bells Batman Smells”

Junie B. Jones, first-grader, is superexcited about the upcoming Holiday SingAlong and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson. But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-knowwho what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Lex. Opera House. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for children. Info: 254-4546 ext. 247.

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By Kimberly Hudson Louisville is always a great place to visit, but Louisville in December is simply

magical. Don’t miss any of these extra special holiday activities this month.

We have two beliefs at The Curious Edge:

The Nutcracker Louisville Ballet.Dec. 12-20. Choreography by Val Caniparoli.

Music by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Always a delight travelling through the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy on a magic-filled journey with Marie and the Nutcracker prince.

Performed with live music.

Santa at the Zoo

Christmas at the Galt House Winter Wonder Lane through Dec. 27. Includes A Christmas Carol Lighted Luminaries, English Village, Snow Fairy Princess, Peppermint Express Kiddie Train, Green Screen video experience, Holly Jolly Holiday Review (Elf Show), Gingerbread Houses exhibits, interactive games and exhibits. Children 2 & under are free. Children 3-12 are $5, adults $15.

For an extra special treat, your child will enjoy having tea and cookies with the Snow Fairy Princess who loves to chat and pose for pictures (don’t forget to bring your camera).

Plus, it is fun to see all the little princesses and princes in the room dolled up for the occasion. A Christmas at the Galt House Hotel Ticket is included. 2-4 p.m. Reservations required.

During the Louisville Zoo Santa Safari, 1) Every child can learn.

Dec. 12-13 and 19-20. Session times: 10 2) It isa.m., ournoon job to discover the best ways to help them learn. and 2 p.m. Santa is making a special stop at the Louisville Zoo. Enjoy a visit and photo with Santa, plus meet Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman Info: (859) 899-3343(EDGE) or http://thecuriousedge.com.

Y and special guests. Includes yummy Don’t forget Breakfast With Santa refreshments, a fun holiday craft, Saturday, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. You’ll special animal encounter stations, be treated to Christmas tree-shaped festive sing-alongs and more. (Separate pancakes and other goodies, and get fee - online reservation required). your turn to tell Santa exactly what you Tickets at louisvillezoo.org. want for Christmas. Other fun activities

include face painting, dancing and a ticket to Christmas at the Galt House Hotel. 10 a.m.-noon. Reservations required. Info: (502) 589-5200 or www.christmasatthegalthouse.com.

Dine with Santa on the Spirit of Jefferson Enjoy lunch with Santa Saturday, Dec. 5, noon-2 p.m. Chow down on a hot lunch buffet while cruising the river with friends, family and Santa Claus.

Or if you’d rather have Breakfast with Santa, come aboard Saturday, Dec. 12. Boarding begins at 9:30 a.m., boat departs at 10 a.m. and returns at noon. Bring the family for a buffet breakfast perfect for the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there, as well as a DJ who will provide music and games for the young ones – and the young at heart. Info: (502) 574-2992. www. belleoflouisville.org.

The Louisville Christmas Show Free admission and a free photo with Santa. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Dec. 11, 12 and 13. Stewart Promotions’ Christmas Gift & Decor Show features over 750 high quality booths and over 40,000 attendees each year. Info: www. louisvillechristmasshow.com Y

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Performances

Norton Center for the Arts Dailey & Vincent ’s “The Spirit of Christmas”

Lexington Opera House

Helping to kick off “the most wonderful time of the year,” three-time Grammy nominees Dailey & Vincent return to the Norton Center with their Christmas Tour.

These “rockstars of bluegrass” are young but seasoned veterans of the stage. Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$46. Info: (859) 236-4692.

Jim Brickman “Comfort & Joy”

Jim Brickman brings the sounds of the season with Comfort & Joy, the 2015 Holiday Tour. Hailed by the Boston Herald as a “crowd-pleaser,” Brickman celebrates with lush instrumentals and soaring vocals. Monday, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $35-$65. Info: 233-3535.

The Lexington Singers “Handel’s Messiah”

Lexington Philharmonic

Hear soprano Rebecca Farley, alto La’Shelle Allen, bass Eric Brown and special guest tenor, local star Gregory Turay, deemed “one of the brightest natural talents to have emerged from the U.S. in recent years,” by the London Times. 150+ voice choir, A Lexington Singers tradition. Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.

Singletary Center for the Arts. Tickets: $9$27 (plus fees). Info: 257-4929.

“Gloria!” wit h the Lexington Chamber Chorale

LexPhil presents a diverse selection of sacred works, including excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and Vivaldi’s Gloria. The music of modern masters John Taverner and Eric Whitacre complete the program, featuring the Lexington Chamber Chorale with soloists Ben Bliss, tenor, and Sarah Tucker, soprano. Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Cathedral of Christ the King. Tickets: www.tix.com/Event. aspx?EventCode=747295. Info: 233-4226.

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A classic for the whole family, this oneact opera was composed by Gian Carlo Menotti and features music performed by members of the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra. Saturday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Lyric Theatre, Tickets: $12.50-$22.50. Info: 280-2218.

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Community sing-along of holiday favorites conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, featuring award-winning vocalists from UK Opera Theatre and the Alltech Opera Scholarship Competition.

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Looking for Santa This Holiday Season?

Here Are a Few Places You Can Find Him in December

Southern Lights Holiday Festival

Nov. 20-Dec. 31. Indoor attractions will be open through Dec. 23. Hours: 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

Tickets: Monday-Thursday, $15/car; Friday-Sunday, $25/car. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com

Downtown Christmas Parade

Santa returns to downtown on Tuesday, Dec. 1 for the annual Christmas parade.

The parade starts at 7 p.m. on Main Street, from Midland Avenue to Broadway.

Fayette Mall

Visit Santa in the Dillard’s Court through Christmas Eve. Monday Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday: noon-6 p.m. Christmas Eve: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 272-3493 or www.shopfayette-mall.com/ holiday

Embassy Suites Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 12, 8:30-11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Lane Goodwin Childhood Cancer Foundation. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, movies, activities and photos. $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5 -12, 4 and under are free. Reservations required.

Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike. Info: 455-5000.

Merry Christmas From Santa at Lexington Green

Visit Santa at The Mall at Lexington Green through Dec. 24. Schedule your appointment online at www.santabooking. com. Info: 983-2630. For hours, visit www.santalexgreen.com

Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Breakfast with Santa. Saturday, Dec. 12 at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $13.95/adults,

$8.95/kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. Storytime with Santa, 11 a.m.

Info: 273-2911 or www.josephbeth.com/ KidsEvents.aspx

Lexington Humane Society

Pet Pics with Santa at the LHS Adoption Center. Saturday, Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. $4/ photo with donation $8/photo without donation. 1600 Old Frankfort Pike. Info: 233-0044 or lexingtonhumanesociety.org

Daughters of the Nile

Akielo Temple No. 128 is hosting its annual Breakfast with Santa with allyou-can-eat pancakes, sausage and drink.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 8-11 a.m.

Santa will arrive at 9 a.m. Adults $5, children under 10 $3. Oleika Shrine Temple, 326 Southland Dr. Info: 6992386. Y

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o matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special. Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing to sharing cookies.

Get the ultimate fan experience with the Sunny Seats package: premium show seating, pre-show photo opportunities, music, play, and a pre-show meet and greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends, including Elmo. Don’t forget your camera.

Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.

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y kids have lists a mile long! And anything we get will be forgotten in a week, and they will want more...”

“It’s like there is never enough stuff!”

“I feel like I’m not a good parent if I don’t get them everything they want.”

No wonder the “season of giving” feels like the “season of getting,” which can cause stress, hurt feelings and frequently incurs debt.

How can parents get off this merry-goround and teach their children about gratitude and the joy of giving? t By all means help children make their own wish list.

Children need to know that what they want is important.

Next, help them make a giving list. Point out that receivers depend on givers, and that each of us is both of those things.

Involve them in shopping if they are interested, but keep the trip short and simple. Depending on their age, you can give children a small budget.

Be willing to share your giving list, and ask the children for their help and advice. t Make the giving list by starting with what they appreciate about each person before adding a gift. This might even spark some ideas. t Handmade gifts are as meaningful as purchased ones. The beauty of some gifts lies mainly in the love with which they were created. t Talk about how good it feels to receive, and how good it feels to give. When you read 12 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

books, watch movies or see generosity at work, ask your child questions, or point out how happy both the giver and receiver are. t It’s hard to experience gratitude in the chaos of everyone ripping open their presents at once.

Take turns opening gifts while everyone watches, and let everyone appreciate the giver’s thoughtfulness. Savor those moments together.

(You might get resistance at first if you change your routine, but most families actually like and enjoy the process.) t Over the holiday meal, take turns sharing gratitude with one another, or tell each person what you love about them.

Everyone can participate. t Everyone appreciates a thank-you card. Make thank-you cards a tradition.

Consider giving children thank-you cards for any gift they give you on your birthday, Mother’s Day or other occasions throughout the year.

Make sure they see you writing thank-you cards with a true sense of gratitude. t Finally, remember that what children really want is YOU. There is no substitute for your loving attention, your listening ears and time spent in your warm company.

For that reason, any gifts that bring you together are going to be the best ones.

Lesley Iwinski is a Lexington mother of three grown children, a family physician and Executive Director of The Parent and Family Enrichment Center, Inc. and Growing Peaceful Families. Y

his holiday season, Lexington Children’s Theatre will perform “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” at the Main Stage Theatre. Performances are Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m.

The play takes place in the magical land of Narnia, where the White Witch holds power over all, and anyone dares dissent are turned instantly to stone. But one day, a little girl named Lucy enters this magical land through an enchanted wardrobe and signals a great change to come.

LCT invites you to go through the wardrobe with Peter and Lucy in this adaptation of the classic tale of triumph of good over evil.

LCT in December will also stage “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells.” (Please see story, Page 8.)

Tickets for both plays are $18 for adults and $15 for children.

Also, auditions for children 9-18 for “Disney’s Mulan Jr.” will be Saturday, Dec. 12, 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 14, 7- 9 p.m.

“Disney’s Mulan Jr.” will be performed Feb. 21-March 6.

Auditions are by appointment only. Info: 254-4546, ext 310.

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PA R E NTI NG Q U E STIO N S -----------------------------------------Adopting a specific parenting style can seem like a high-pressure task.

Countless books, online groups and just general ideologies exist about the “best” ways to approach raising children.

I’ve yet to find a baby book where every chapter sounds right to me.

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I exclusively breastfeed my baby, but my preschooler regularly eats microwaved chicken nuggets for dinner.

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Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. November’s Question was:

What animal would you compare your baby’s movements in the womb to? t “A tadpole. My son hiccupped often during pregnancy, but didn’t move much overall.” – Kali Elizabeth Gillum Katie Saltz with Ezra & CeCe

the span of a single day. My reaction is usually scaled to meet the action, not some cutand-dried response.

Committing 100% to one parenting philosophy seems so restrictive.

The labels attached to our choices make it easy to clump certain techniques together, but it can also alienate us from other parents.

Can a mom who baby-wears and uses cloth diapers feel fully accepted by the crunchy crowd if she bottle feeds?

Will the “Recent My Style of Child-Rearing: Research Proves” moms welcome in Zig-Zag Parenting the woman who I sound like a crazy flipfollows all the newest evidence, flopper, and I’m okay with that. except for that vaccine she I decided to call it “Zig-Zag decided to decline?

Parenting.”

I should hope so. Because we Instead of going straight don’t have to adhere to every down the line of one particular checkbox on a list to be good philosophy, I find myself parents. jumping around.

What’s most important is I cherry-pick what feels right that we have healthy, happy from all these styles. When it kids. Mine seem to be doing comes to my kids, my only true alright as I zig-zag my way loyalty is to my gut. through their childhood.

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t “A horse! She’s got power behind her kicks and jabs.” – Kayleigh Desiree Wardle t “A goldfish in a bag of water, swimming into the sides of the bag.” – Maggie Blackburn McConaha t “A kangaroo.” – Jessica Gilmore t “At the beginning it was more like a butterfly’s wings, but as the months go on, the kicks get stronger …” – Marilyn Mckenzie December’s Facebook Feedback Question:

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20 Years of Extending Hope Mission of Hope Brings Christmas to Needy Kids in Appalachia

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s Mission of Hope this year celebrates its 20th anniversary of extending the Hope to rural Appalachia, it does so with mixed feelings.

The many volunteers who have made the Knoxville-based Christian ministry’s Christmas Campaign successful for the past two decades can reflect on the many Appalachian families they have helped. (More than half of them are in Eastern Kentucky).

At the same time, MOH realizes that the need has only grown since the ministry started in 1996.

“This is an affirmation that the need has not gone away,” said Executive Director Emmette Thompson, who became MOH’s first full-time employee in 1999.

“With all the coal mines that have closed and jobs that have been lost in Eastern Kentucky, the need remains great.”

So has MOH’s reach. Twenty years ago, the Christmas Campaign delivered toys to 150 children.

This year, Mission of Hope will deliver toys, clothes, food and hygiene items to 18,000 children at 27 schools where nearly all the students receive free or reduced lunch.

At Christmas time, MOH volunteers from more than 40 churches, including NorthEast Christian Church in Lexington, Versailles Baptist Church and Central Baptist in Paris, set up a “toy store” in each of the school gyms.

As students and faculty gather round the “store,” which is hidden by a plastic covering, volunteers conduct a brief evangelical program before they pull back the plastic – and the faces of grateful children light up like Christmas trees.

People in Central Kentucky can help spread the Hope by dropping off new toys, clothing, food and hygiene products from now through Monday, Dec. 7 in the MOH Big Blue Barrels.

(See Story on this page for locations.)

Folks also can make tax-deductible donations.

“The time has long since passed where the Big Blue Barrel collections fill all of our needs for children,” Thompson said.

“That’s why your financial donations are more critical than ever before.”

MOH knows it is reaching the neediest children by working through schools and local mountain ministries.

“These people live there and they know who really are in need.

We are not enablers,” Thompson said.

MOH is a volunteer driven charity with only three full-time employees (Thompson, Operations Manager Shirley Plant and Administrative Assistant Diane Webster. Lesa Medley is a parttime financial assistant.).

All associated with MOH share the same focus: children.

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To provide for the children of Appalachia, Mission of Hope counts on donations from people like you.

Big Blue Barrels for the Christmas Campaign can be found in the following Central Kentucky locations through Monday, December 7.

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FAMILY VOLUNTEERING ALL YEAR LONG

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he season of giving is upon us. Ways to give back during the holiday season are plentiful with the most popular being monetary donations, adopting a Christmas tree angel, toy drives and donations of cold weather items.

Giving back is on our minds during the holidays, but it is important to remember that we have opportunities throughout the year to serve those in need.

Family volunteering can make a difference all the time – not just in your community but within your family as well.

Finding time for extra activities and adding events to busy schedules is challenging, especially when you’re trying to make time for the whole family to be involved.

Discovering the right opportunity for the entire family is also quite a task. This is where Helping Hands Can comes in.

Helping Hands Can, which serves the Central Kentucky region, is a volunteer resource tailored to family volunteering opportunities.

HHC works with local organizations in Central Kentucky such as The Hope Center and the Saint Joseph Foundation.

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in giving and also looking for ways to have our family together.

Instead, I discovered a need for a family volunteering resource in my community.

But I didn’t want it to stop there – I wanted all families to get involved, and that is how Helping Hands Can was born.

Helping Hands Can has a goal to create

meaningful volunteer opportunities for the entire family.

In November, we hosted groups of family volunteers that filled sunshine bags for chemo patients and helped prepare sandwiches for the homeless served by The

mission of Hope

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(865) 584-7571 or (877) 627-1909 www.missionofhope.org MOH’s goal is to provide more than 18,000 Appalachian school children with new toys, food and clothes. The Christmas drive runs through Dec. 7.

Contributions can be dropped off at Monkey Joe’s, Premier Athletics, Kids Place, Legacy All Sports, Lexington Family Magazine and Chick-fil-A and Curves locations.

Financial contributions are also accepted in care of Mission of Hope at the address above.

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Hope Center.

This month, our volunteers are scheduled to sing Christmas carols and help create crafts at local Central Kentucky nursing homes, as well as preparing more sandwiches for use at The Hope Center.

Family volunteer events provide more than just the opportunity for families to give back.

Each event is an opportunity for families to spend quality time together, provides an opportunity to reach out to those in need around us, teaches children the meaning of generosity and compassion, but most importantly each opportunity encourages a lifetime of giving back.

Research shows children that are engaged in volunteering at a young age are much more likely to continue to support causes as an adult and carry on the tradition of giving back with their own children.

The benefits of family volunteering are far reaching and touch more than those in need.

For more information on Helping Hands Can and ways your family can volunteer this holiday season and throughout the year visit www.helpinghandscan.org. Y

www.godspantry.org God’s Pantry provides emergency food baskets for families year-round and needs volunteers and donations.

Christmas Store

614 E. Seventh Street 514-7210 www.godsnet.info The Catholic Action Center will host its 20th annual Christmas Store, Dec. 16-18, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. at the Southland Christian Church Richmond Road Campus. The store serves more than 15,000 needy children. Volunteers are needed beginning Dec. 11 – to set up and work the store.

To donate new or pre-loved toys through Dec 14, look for the dropoff bins at various churches and retail locations.

Lexington Humane Society

1600 Old Frankfort Pike 233-0044 www.lexingtonhumanesociety.org The Humane Society needs canned wet cat and dog food, soft dog training treats, exotic pet food, pet toys, pee pads, HE laundry detergent and bleach.

Donations are accepted seven days a week.

During the holidays, shop for gifts at the Pawlidays Gift Shop, MondayThursday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m., Friday, noon-8 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Choose a “Sponsor a Pet Ornament” from the Christmas tree for $20 to make a donation in a loved one’s name.

The Nest

530 N. Limestone Street 259-1974, ext. 29 www.thenestlexington.org Reindeer Express is The Nest’s gift giveaway that will provide Christmas

presents for children 5 and under.

Donations such as new toys, coats, and cash should be brought to The Nest by Dec. 10. Community groups are welcome to participate. Donations accepted Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

the Salvation Army

736 W. Main Street 252-7706 www.salvationarmylex.org Choose a name from the Angel Gift Tree at Fayette Mall through Dec. 13.

Hygiene items such as soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, socks, etc. can also be donated and will be given away during the Christmas season.

Choose a star off the Angel Food Tree at Kroger to purchase a $25 gift certificate to support families in need during the holidays beginning the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 24.

Volunteers are needed to adopt a kettle and participate in bell ringing to raise money to help the homeless,

hungry and disadvantaged. Bell Ringing takes place from Nov. 6-Dec. 24.

Volunteer at the Salvation Army distribution center to help match gifts from the Angel Gift Tree to the children.

YMCA of Central Kentucky

239 East High Street 254-9622 www.ymcaofcentralky.org Volunteers are needed for the 10th annual Reindeer Ramble, a holidaythemed 5K run to benefit the Annual Giving Campaign. Proceeds will benefit summer camps. The event is Saturday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. at Keeneland.

The Lighthouse Ministries

185 Elm Tree Lane 259-3434 www.thelighthouseministries.org Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Dinner on Dec. 19 at Sayre school. There are two dinner times – 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Y

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was the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

“Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.

And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”

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Living Arts & Science Center Helps Kids Be Creative ostering creativity is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Many people believe that creativity is something children are born with, but it is a skill that can be developed and nurtured.

The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California at Berkeley has written that “creativity is a key component of health and happiness and a core skill to practice with kids.

“Creativity is not limited to artistic and musical expression – it is also essential for science, math, and even social and emotional intelligence.

“Creative people are more flexible and better problem solvers, which makes them more able to adapt to technological advances and deal with change – as well as take advantage of new opportunities.”

For more than 47 years, the Living Arts & Science Center in downtown Lexington

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If you haven’t checked out LASC’s programming lately, you will be surprised at the wide range of offerings provided.

Included in a robust calendar of events are free family events throughout the year, monthly Art & Science Discovery Nights, free Art Exhibits and a full schedule of year-round classes.

For students with financial need, scholarships are available.

A helpful program for parents is No School Day Classes.

When Fayette County schools are out, the learning gets fun at the LASC. Students can spend a full or partial day immersed in interactive art and science exploration led by professional teaching artists and scientists.

Class topics include favorites like comic creation, drawing with realism, anime and making art with candy.

There is something to inspire imaginations of all ages and skill level.

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winter break, LASC is offering two class sessions: Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-31.

And the excitement keeps building. The Living Arts & Science Center will open an 11,000 square-foot expansion and renovation to its historic home on Martin Luther King Boulevard in early 2016.

This expansion brings with it new opportunities including Lexington’s only fixed planetarium, a digital media studio, a clay studio, a teaching kitchen, an expanded Discovery Science Exhibit and a Maker Space for drop-in independent exploration.

There is no reason to put creativity on holiday. Now is the time to get to know the new Living Arts & Science Center, the place where creativity grows.

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Family H E A L T H

Despite Gains, Preemies Face Trials (This is the first of two stories about premature babies.)

Great strides have been made since I started practicing pediatrics both in the prevention of prematurity and in the care of premature infants.

About 96% of babies born after 28 weeks’ gestation now survive. Although the percentage of babies delivered early keeps dropping every year, more than 11% are still born premature.

A baby’s due date is usually considered to be 40 weeks after an expectant mother’s last period. How many weeks pregnant an expectant mother happens to be is referred to as her (or the baby’s) gestational age, or gestation.

A baby is considered full-term if he makes it to 37 weeks gestation before being born. Premature infants, then, are those born before 37 weeks gestation.

Some causes of prematurity are preventable. These include smoking, abusing alcohol, abusing drugs, poor nutrition, poor weight gain, poor prenatal care, stress, pregnancy before 16 years of

age or pregnancy after 35 years of age. up going to the neonatal intensive care unit Some causes of premature birth are (NICU) for more specialized care. not preventable. These include some Some babies born at 35 week gestation maternal hormone imbalances, chronic or after may need to go there, too. illnesses such as insulin-dependent diabetes Because a premature infant does not mellitus, having a structurally abnormal usually have much body fat, temperature uterus or cervix, having pregnancy-induced instability is a major concern. hypertension, or contracting certain The baby will be under a warmer and infections during pregnancy. later probably in an incubator to keep his A premature infant will look different temperature up. than a full-term infant.

Premature infants can also have She may look thin, since she hasn’t had problems with anemia, jaundice, and time to put on a lot of body fat. Her skin hernias (umbilical and inguinal). may be smooth and translucent.

Despite all the health issues preemies Sometimes the baby will be covered face, progress continues to be made in with fine hair called lanugo. both preventing and treating prematurity.

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Family H E A L T H

Dr. Graebe Visualizes His Blessings

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Indiana University and since has practiced optometry for more than 30 years.

“I feel blessed to be an optometrist,” he said. “I have a love of learning and optometry is a constant challenge.”

That’s because Dr. Graebe’s office is often a place of last resort for patients who have been told that they can’t be helped.

“So many times I hear from patients that they wish they had come to me sooner,” he said. “We make changes in such positive ways.”

For three decades, Dr. Graebe has been in the business of changing lives of people of all ages, from toddlers to the elderly.

For the very young, a typical symptom is an inward turned eye. For older adults, Dr. Graebe often sees post-stroke patients.

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r. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, is a bit nearsighted, but for most of his childhood he didn’t know it.

Rick was a successful high school student, achieving a 4.0 GPA and earning 10 varsity letters.

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December Calendar ________________ TUESDAY 1 Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Happy Hibernation.”

10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 9 months to 2 years. Free with general admission. 440 W Short St. Info: 2583253.

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

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

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2446.

Alzheimer’s Association: Managing the Holidays for a Loved One with Dementia, tips and strategies for minimizing stress and frustration. 4-6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. For family caregivers, please no professionals. Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods, 5220 Grey Oak Lane, Nicholasville. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights, then visit the petting zoo, pony rides, holiday vendors and more. 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 20-Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs.

Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 2555727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

Derby Dinner Playhouse: “White Christmas,” the holiday musical with splashy dance numbers and treasured tunes. Show runs through Dec. 31. See website for times and prices. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN. Info: www.derbydinner.com.

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Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. $58 per couple. 2891 Richmond Rd. Visit www.baby-moon.org to register.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Christmas Parade Pop-In, pop-in before or after the Lexington Christmas Parade to make a special ornament. 5-8 p.m. For all kids. Eagle Creek Branch: Teen Advisory Board meeting. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

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Explorium: SMASH Club, “Scrambled States.”

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

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

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café Aquatics Program, a specialty aquatics class for individuals experiencing memory loss and their care partners.

1:15-2:15 p.m. Free for YMCA or Silver Sneakers members or $5 for non-members. Drop-in if care partner is present, or by reservation is a community volunteer is needed for assistance. Telford YMCA, 1100 E. Main St., Richmond. Info: (859) 893-0653.

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

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I. 7:15-9:15 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262 or www.baby-moon.org.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10-10:30 a.m.

Ages 2-3 years. Village Branch: Village Teen Leaders. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

_______________ THURSDAY 3 The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Subutex: Learning to Cope class. 10-11 a.m.

Free. Recommended for 23-25 weeks gestation.

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

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Stamping with Legos.”

10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4. Free with general admission. 440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

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

Enriching Families: Effective Consequences, Good Solutions workshop. 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. $10 per person. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Rd. Info: www.enrichingfamilies.org or 333-3053.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant.

6:30-9 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

SCAPA: “The Importance of Being Earnest.” 7 p.m.

Beeler Auditorium at Lafayette High School. Info: 381-3332.

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Lexington Convention Center: Go Red for Women Luncheon, featuring expos on heart health, fashion show, speakers and more. 9 a.m. registration, adjourns at 1 p.m. $100. 430 W. Vine St. Info: 3176874 or www.lexingtongored.org.

Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Ten Apples on Top.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission. 440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15 per child. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsport. com.

Woodford Theatre: “A Kentucky Christmas,” a colorful celebration of dreams, grand traditions and loving memories of Christmas. Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. $20 adults, $13 students.

275 Beasley Dr., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-0648.

Shaker Village: Illuminated Evenings, special music, bonfires, The Elf Shop and more. 4-9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday. $5 for ages 6 & up. Free for ages 5 & under. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg.

Info: (800) 734-5611.

Black Friday Art Sale: Local artists and holiday gifts. 6-10 p.m. Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. Info: info@lexingtonartleague.com.

Kentucky Railway Museum: North Pole Express. 7 p.m. Dec. 4-6. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12.

136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

SCAPA: “The Importance of Being Earnest.” 8 p.m.

Beeler Auditorium at Lafayette High School. Info: 381-3332.

_______________ SATURDAY 5 Shaker Village: Holiday Breakfast with Mrs. Claus.

7:30-10 a.m. $15.95 per person. Reservations required. Children’s Tea with Mrs. Claus. Noon and 3 p.m. $10 per person. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 734-5611.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 West Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class.

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 per couple. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required.

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

Breastfeeding Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m.

Babies welcome. Free, light refreshments provided.

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

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Father Winter to carry on his responsibilities.

Breakfast performance at 9 a.m., $16, lunch performance at noon, $21. Santa will be at every public performance. Recommended for families with children ages 3-12. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN. Info: www.derbydinner.com.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. For families.

Info: 231-5500.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Senior Aerobics/Solid Gold. 10-11 a.m. Free. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

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

161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Woodford Theatre: “A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail,” an enchanting musical about caring, sharing and the importance of friendship. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $15 adults, $8 children. 275 Beasley Dr., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-0648.

Rupp Arena: Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend,” celebrate culture and friendship with your favorite characters in this musical show.

10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. $15-$65. Tickets required for children 1 year & up. Info: 233-3535.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Game Builder.”

11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “Chihuly Bowls.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Polar Bears on Parade.” 1-5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday. Free with general admission.

440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Holiday Crafts & Vendor Fair: Music, cider, gift wrapping and shopping. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Embrace UMC, 1015 N. Limestone. Info: 523-9769.

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

Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Mindful Moms of the Bluegrass: Monthly gathering. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Natural-minded moms meet to get to know each other and share info. Open to women and children. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Road. Info: https://www.facebook. com/groups/mindfulmomslexingtonky/.

Black Friday Art Sale: See Dec. 4.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells.” 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Recommended for all ages. $15 children, $18 adults. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Santa Express. 4 p.m. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. 6-9 p.m. Ages 5 & up. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Pre-registration accepted until 5 p.m. the day of. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsport.com.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Liz Natter and band Contrarians. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

SCAPA: “The Importance of Being Earnest.” 8 p.m.

Beeler Auditorium at Lafayette High School. Info: 381-3332.

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Rupp Arena: Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend,” celebrate culture and friendship with your favorite characters in this musical show. 2 p.m. $15-$65. Tickets required for children 1 year & up.

Info: 233-3535.

SCAPA: “The Importance of Being Earnest.” 2 p.m.

Beeler Auditorium at Lafayette High School. Info: 381-3332.

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

Kentucky Railway Museum: Santa Express. 4 p.m. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Friends Book Cellar 20% off Sale. 1-5 p.m. For all ages. Info: 231-5500.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights, then visit the petting zoo, pony rides, holiday vendors and more. 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 20-Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs.

Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

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

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: LEGO Fun. 4-5 p.m. Ages 5-10. Reservations required. Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). 10-10:30 a.m. Ages crawling -18 months. Baby Sensory Explorers: Holiday Fun. Drop-in sensory activities. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 2 & under with a parent or caregiver. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Grades K-12. STEAM, explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

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December Calendar interested in enhancing diabetes awareness and education in the community. AHEC Building, 498 Georgetown St. Info: 288-2310. Health Chats about Diabetes. 4-5 p.m. Free. Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 1109 Versailles Rd. Info: 288-2446.

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

UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 288-2446.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Lego Mania.” See Dec. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 1.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Dec. 1.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Yoga Class.

6:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

Lexington Opera House: Acoustic Jam, featuring country stars Charles Kelley, Easton Corbin, Thompson Square and more. 8 p.m. $98. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II, a follow up class to Breastfeeding Essentials I. 7:15-8:45 p.m. $28. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262 or www.baby-moon.org.

Lexington Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Teen Lit Book Club, “Everything, Everything”

by Nicola Yoon. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

______________ WEDNESDAY 9 Explorium: SMASH Club, “Animal Emotions.” See Dec. 2.

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

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 3 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook. com/groups/bluegrassbabywearers/.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. 6:307:30 p.m. Registration required. Eagle Creek Public Library, 101 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: (800) 2723900. Memory Café Aquatics Program. See Dec. 2.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Motor Skills and Sensory Workshop.10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 4 & under. Registration required.

Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See Dec. 2. Info: 231-5500.

______________ THURSDAY 10 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Pompom Painting.”

See Dec. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Dec. 3.

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

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

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

Enriching Families: Pay It Forward Parent Support Group, learn everyday tools to create closer relationships and bring peace at home. 6:30 p.m.

For parents of 2-10 year olds. Free, pay it forward for the next group. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Rd. Info: www.enrichingfamilies.org or 333-3053.

Lexington Public Library: Village Branch: Teen Space, games and discussion. See Dec. 3. Info: 231-5500.

________________ FRIDAY 11 Gattitown: Santa is coming to Gattitown Friday, Dec. 11, 5-8 p.m. Spend some time with Santa and take your own pictures or video. Buffet purchase is required for entrance. Special offers available. 2524 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 277-2323.

Alzheimer’s Association: Family Caregiver Workshop. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 fee, lunch provided.

For family caregivers, please no professionals.

Registration required. Bluegrass Area Development District Offices, 699 Perimeter Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Freeze Dancing.” See Dec. 4. Parents Night Out. $15 members, $18 non-members. Children must be potty-trained.

Reservations required. 440 W Short St. Info: 2583253.

Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15 per child. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsport. com.

Shaker Village: Illuminated Evenings. See Dec. 4.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Bradley Smith and open band. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Woodford Theatre: “A Kentucky Christmas.” See Dec. 4.

Kentucky Railway Museum: North Pole Express.

7 p.m. Dec. 11-13. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

______________ SATURDAY 12 The Willows at Hamburg: Breakfast With Santa community event 9-11 a.m. Free. 2531 Old Rosebud. Info: (859) 543-0337.

Shaker Village: Holiday Breakfast with Mrs. Claus and Children’s Tea with Mrs. Claus. See Dec. 5.

UK College of Dentistry: Saturday Morning Children’s Clinic. Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m., clinic begins at 9 a.m. Ages 4-12. Free. 800 Rose St. Info: www.ukasda.org/smc-English.

Kentucky Horse Park: KHSAA State Cheerleading Competition. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Alltech Arena. Info: 299-5472. Snowball Series Mounted Games. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12 & 13. Info: 621-2383 or www. mountedgames.org.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 West Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Breakfast with Santa.

8:30 a.m. $13.95 adults, $8.95 children. Kids Corner: Holiday Storytime with Santa. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

YMCA of Central KY: Reindeer Ramble, holidaythemed 5K to benefit the Annual Giving Campaign.

9 a.m. Keeneland. Info: 254-9622 or www. ymcaofcentralky.org.

Derby Dinner Playhouse: “Jack Frost Saves Christmas.” See Dec. 5.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. Recommended for ages 3-6. $10 per child. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Breastfeeding Basics, a condensed version of the Breastfeeding Class. 2-3 p.m. $10 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.

Woodford Theatre: “A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail,” an enchanting musical about caring, sharing and the importance of friendship. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $15 adults, $8 children. 275 Beasley Dr., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-0648.

Explorium: Holidays Around the World event.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with general admission.

Imagination Station, “Holiday Hurray.” See Dec. 5.

Sketch Pad Discovery, “Gingerbread Puffy Paint.”

See Dec. 5. 440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club. 10-11 a.m. Ages 4-5 and parent or guardian. Free.

Registration required. Toddler Reading Group.

11:15 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-3 and parent or caregiver.

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

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Info: (859) 873-2476.

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Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “The Nutcracker,” the timeless holiday classic. 2 & 7 p.m. $16-$35.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 252-5245.

Lexington Ballet: “The Nutcracker.” 2 & 7 p.m. $16.50-$39. EKU Center for the Arts, Richmond.

Info: (859) 622-7469.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Santa Express. 4 p.m. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. 6-9 p.m. Ages 5 & up. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Pre-registration accepted until 5 p.m. the day of. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 977-8862 or www. legacyallsport.com.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Financial Fun Day, valuable tips for the whole family. 1-4 p.m. For adults and families.

Registration required. Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11-11:30. See Dec. 5. Hot Chocolate Holiday Mugs, decorate your own mug with Sharpie markers. Noon-1:30 p.m. For all kids.

One mug per child, participants may bring extras.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Dec. 6.

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 Railroad Museum: Santa Claus Train Ride. 2 p.m. $14 adults, $13 senior citizens, $12 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles.

Info: (859) 873-2476.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “The Nutcracker,” the timeless holiday classic. 2 p.m. $16-$35. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 252-5245.

with memory problems to socialize and interact.

3-5 p.m. Free. Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, 203 E. Fourth St. Info: 257-8971. Healthy Habits for a Healthier You: Creating Optimal Brain & Body Health. Noon-1 p.m. $15 for professionals, suggested $5 donation for family caregivers.

Registration required. Madison County Cooperative Extension, 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Auditions for Disney’s “Mulan Jr.” 7-9 p.m. by appointment. Ages 9-18. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Norton Center for the Arts: Norton Center is searching for a young male actor to portray the role of Young Coalhouse in the National Tour of “RAGTIME The Musical” on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

This character is an African American boy, ideally around 4 years old, 3’6” tall, weighing 40 pounds.

Email: nortoncenter@centre.edu. Info: (859) 2386688.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See Dec. 7. Village Branch: Homework Help. See Dec. 7. STEAM, explore science, technology, engineering, art and math.

5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

_______________ TUESDAY 15 Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Totally Tubular.” See Dec. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 1.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Dec. 1.

______________ THURSDAY 17 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Build a Dinosaur.” See Dec. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Dec. 3.

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

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

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

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Nutcrackers Ballet Storytime, reading and dancing fun. 3-3:45 p.m. Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Reindeer Preschool Dance Party. 1111:45 a.m. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Teen Space, games and discussion. See Dec. 3. Info: 231-5500.

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Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: The Wars within the War: Guerillas and Outlaws in the Civil War Borderlands. 7-8 p.m. For adults.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Gattitown: Winter Break Special. Enjoy discounted rates during the holiday break from school from Dec. 18-Jan. 3. 2524 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2772323 or www.gattittownlexington.com.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre: Auditions for Disney’s “Mulan Jr.” 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. by appointment. Ages 9-18. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

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

Explorium: SMASH Club, “Leaping Lungs.” See Dec. 2.

_______________ MONDAY 14

Clark County Health Dept: “Pumping and Returning to Work” breastfeeding class. 11 a.m.noon. Free. 400 Professional Ave., Winchester.

Info: (859) 749-9628.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr., Frankfort. Info: (502) 226-

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Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See Dec. 2.

Village Branch: The Makery, explore different ways to create. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

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. Exercise Classes, kettlebells and low-impact aerobics 6-8 p.m. Free.

Ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Santa Express. 4 p.m. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

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

1655 or (877) 376-2631.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café Aquatics Program. See Dec. 2.

Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Marvelous Music.” See Dec. 4.

Legacy All Sports: Lunch Bunch Preschool Open Gym. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15 per child. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsport.com.

Shaker Village: Illuminated Evenings. See Dec. 4.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: “The Nutcracker in One Act.” A unique take on the beloved Christmas fairytale. 7 p.m. $15-$18. Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Info: 271-4472.

Woodford Theatre: “A Kentucky Christmas.” See Dec. 4.

Kentucky Railway Museum: North Pole Express.

7 p.m. Dec. 18-21. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

______________ SATURDAY 19 Shaker Village: Holiday Breakfast with Mrs. Claus

December Calendar and Children’s Tea with Mrs. Claus. See Dec. 5.

Kentucky Horse Park: Snowbird Dressage. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Covered Arena. Info: 846-4889 or www. kentuckydressageassociation.com. KAPOS Middle and Elementary School State Cheerleading Competition. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Alltech Arena. Info: (606) 776-0106 or www. kapos.org.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 West Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Derby Dinner Playhouse: “Jack Frost Saves Christmas.” See Dec. 5.

Woodford Theatre: “A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail,” an enchanting musical about caring, sharing and the importance of friendship. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $15 adults, $8 children. 275 Beasley Dr., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-0648.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Santa Claus Train Ride.

11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $14 adults, $13 senior citizens, $12 children ages 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Future Vet Program.”

See Dec. 5. Imagination Station, “Hot Chocolate Play Dough.” See Dec. 5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Painting to Music.” See Dec. 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “The Nutcracker,” the timeless holiday classic. 2 p.m. $16-$35. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 252-5245.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Go through the wardrobe in this two-actor adaptation of the classic tale of triumph of good over evil. 2 & 7 p.m. $15 children, $18 adults. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: “The Nutcracker in One Act.” A unique take on the beloved Christmas fairytale. 3 p.m. $15-$18. Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall.

Info: 271-4472.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Santa Express. 4 p.m. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Legacy All Sports: Saturday Night Open Gym. 6-9 p.m.

Ages 5 & up. $10 members, $15 non-members. Preregistration accepted until 5 p.m. the day of. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsport.com.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Saturday Science Lab: Let’s Build Something. 2-3 p.m.

Ages 6-10. Registration required. Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11-11:30. See Dec. 5. Eagle Creek Branch: LEGO Fun. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 7-10.

Tates Creek Branch: Jedi Academy. 2-3 p.m. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “The Nutcracker,” the timeless holiday classic. 2 p.m. $16-$35. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 252-5245.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Go through the wardrobe in this two-actor adaptation of the classic tale of triumph of good over evil. 2 p.m. $15 children, $18 adults. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Lexington Chamber Orchestra: Christmas Concert.

3 p.m. Free. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, 3900 Rapid Run Dr. Info: (501) 339-6050.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Santa Express. 4 p.m. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights, then visit the petting zoo, pony rides, holiday vendors and more. 5:30-10 p.m. Nov. 20-Dec. 31. $25 per car FriSun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs. Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

_________________ MONDAY 21 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Explorium: Winter Break Camp, “If You Build It.” Dec. 21-23. Visit www.explorium.com to register. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Living Arts & Science Center: No School Day Classes, Session 1. Dec. 21-23. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Full and partialday schedules available. $20-$65 per class. 361 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

The Little Gym: Holiday Camps. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 members, $35 non-members. $20 siblings.

Reservations required. 3101 Richmond Rd. Info: 2662266.

Legacy All Sports: School’s Out Day Camp. Half and full day options available. Dec. 21-23. Visit website for registration and pricing. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 9778862 or www.legacyallsport.com/camps.

Derby Dinner Playhouse: “Jack Frost Saves Christmas.” See Dec. 5.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Santa Express. 4 p.m. $24 adults, $19 children ages 2-12. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Info: (800) 272-0152.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See Dec. 7. Village Branch: Homework Help. See Dec. 7. Info: 231-5500.

_________________ TUESDAY 22 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

_________________ SUNDAY 20

The Little Gym: Holiday Camps. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 members, $35 non-members. $20 siblings.

Reservations required. 3101 Richmond Rd. Info: 2662266.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Santa Claus Train Ride.

2 p.m. $14 adults, $13 senior citizens, $12 children ages

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Play Dough Party.” See

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Dec. 6.

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December Calendar Dec. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 1.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Dec. 1.

Lexington Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Make and Take a Christmas Ornament. 2-3 p.m.

Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

_____________ WEDNESDAY 23 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

The Little Gym: Holiday Camps. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 members, $35 non-members. $20 siblings.

Reservations required. 3101 Richmond Rd. Info: 266-2266.

Explorium: SMASH Club, “Number Puzzles.” See Dec. 2.

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

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café Aquatics Program. See Dec. 2.

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Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights.

Non-driving holiday activities closed. 5:30-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs. Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. See Dec. 5.

Info: 231-5500.

_______________ SUNDAY 27

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Dec. 6.

Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights.

Non-driving holiday activities closed. 5:30-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs. Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See Dec. 2.

Info: 231-5500.

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______________ THURSDAY 24

Explorium: Winter Break Camp, “X Marks the Spot.” Dec. 28-Jan. 1. Visit www.explorium.com to register. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Christmas Eve

FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Snowflake Art.” See Dec. 3.

Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights.

Non-driving holiday activities closed. 5:30-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs. Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

________________ FRIDAY 25 Christmas Day

FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights.

Non-driving holiday activities closed. 5:30-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs. Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

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Lexington Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 241 West Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Hot Ice.” See Dec. 5.

Imagination Station, “Random Acts of Kindness.”

See Dec. 5. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Polka Dot Painting.” See Dec. 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner: (Cardboard) Boxing Day Craftapalooza. 11 a.m.

Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 27340 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Living Arts & Science Center: No School Day Classes, Session 1. Dec. 28-31. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Full and partial-day schedules available. $20-$65 per class. 361 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Legacy All Sports: School’s Out Day Camp. Half and full day options available. Dec. 28-30. Visit website for registration and pricing. 261 Ruccio Way. Info: 977-8862 or www.legacyallsport.com.

The Little Gym: Holiday Camps. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 members, $35 non-members. $20 siblings.

Reservations required. 3101 Richmond Rd. Info: 266-2266.

Newport Aquarium: “Water Wonderland with Scuba Santa.” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 31. Adult admission $23, children ages 2-12 admission $15. Info: (800) 406-3474 or www. newportaquarium.com.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting.

12:30 p.m. Free, open to everyone. Central Branch Public Library, Meeting Room B. Info: 559-8488.

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

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps, a class to help parents feel more secure taking care of a newborn. 6-9:30 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required. Recommended for third trimester. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Lexington Opera House: Jim Brickman “Comfort & Joy” Holiday Tour. 7:30 p.m. $35-$65. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Babies Get Down(town). See Dec. 7. Info: 231-5500.

_______________ TUESDAY 29 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

The Little Gym: Holiday Camps. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 members, $35 non-members. $20 siblings.

Reservations required. 3101 Richmond Rd. Info: 266-2266.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Dance Party.” See Dec. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Dec. 1.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Dec. 1.

_____________ WEDNESDAY 30 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

The Little Gym: Holiday Camps. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 members, $35 non-members. $20 siblings.

Reservations required. 3101 Richmond Rd. Info: 266-2266.

Explorium: SMASH Club, “Great Guppies.” See Dec. 2.

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

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. See Dec. 2.

Info: 231-5500.

______________ THURSDAY 31 New Year’s Eve

FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

The Little Gym: Holiday Camps. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 members, $35 non-members. $20 siblings.

Reservations required. 3101 Richmond Rd. Info: 266-2266.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Paper Plate Maracas.”

See Dec. 3. New Year’s Noon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Dec. 3.

Kentucky Horse Park: Southern Lights, a holiday tradition. Drive through more than 4 miles of lights.

Non-driving holiday activities closed. 5:30-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. $25 per car Fri-Sun; $15 per car Mon-Thurs. Special pricing for larger vans and buses. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com.

Lexington Opera House: “Take Five on New Year’s Eve” with the Brubeck Brothers Quartet.

7:30 p.m. $80. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535. Y

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Success Is in the House for Julia

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o wonder volleyball player Julia Loveday is a success. Consider the house in which she was

Julia Loveday SCHOOL: Tates Creek High GRADE: 12 SPORT: Volleyball ACADEMICS: Julia has a 4.433 weighted GPA and is a National Honor Society member.

PARENTS: Lisa & Phil Hager & Jason Loveday.

raised.

Her mother, Lisa Hager, is the volleyball coach at Southern Middle School and won two cheerleading national championships as a student at Henry Clay High.

Her stepfather, Phil, owns a fencing company that just built the paddock at the horse farm where American Pharoah will stand at stud.

Julia’s grandmother, Janie Cottrell, is a retired Fayette County educator who launched the International Baccalaureate program at Tates Creek.

Julia is now enrolled in that program.

Her grandfather, Don Combs, trained Dust Commander, the 1970 Kentucky Derby winner.

That’s a lot of talent under one roof, and Julia is holding up her end.

A starter on the volleyball team since 10th grade, Julia helped Tates Creek advance to the Regional final the past three years and win the school’s first District championship two years ago.

The team repeated that title this year.

“Winning District back-to-back was amazing,” Julia said. “We made school history. We beat Dunbar both times and every point was a fight.”

Julia, a 5-foot-10 middle blocker, was All-City second team as a junior and AllCity first team this year.

Scholar Athlete Scholarship: $3,000 Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $3,000 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 and PBI Bank.

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She also has played on the championship Lexington United volleyball club for the past five years.

Division I colleges have recruited Julia, but her decision will be more influenced by academics because of her strength in the classroom.

Julia carries a 4.433 weighted GPA in the IB program, scored 26 on her ACT and is focusing on a career in business, following in the footsteps of her father, Jason Loveday.

She is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Student Council.

She volunteers at a domestic abuse facility and accompanied a “date” to the Jesus prom at Southland Christian Church.

Julia participates in Fayette County Schools’ EBCE program that allows seniors to work at job sites.

Pursuing her interest in business, she has worked at a bakery (she’s a talented baker) and an interior design studio. She also works after school at a boutique shop.

Despite that busy schedule, Julia makes time for her schoolwork.

“She is hard-working and competitive,” her mother said. “She strives to be excellent, is disciplined and is an excellent time manager. She will resist a social opportunity to do the work to get an A in a class.” Y

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ASBURY UNIVERSITY presents:

Educator of the Month December 2015

Laura Roche Youngworth W hat began as a kind of accident has turned into a rewarding career for French teacher Laura Roche Youngworth – which has been nothing but good news for the past 25 years for French students in the state of Kentucky.

Roche, as she is called at Beaumont Middle School, intended to be an English teacher and took French in college as an aside. That aside grew into a double major, so when she student-taught at Paul Laurence Dunbar High she had English and French classes.

“I was nervous about the French class, but by the second day I knew that my focus was going to be French,” she said.

For 18 years, Roche taught high school French classes, 17 of those years were at Anderson County where she was able to expand the French program from two levels to four and added an Advanced Placement class.

When she left Anderson County six years ago to teach at Beaumont Middle in Lexington, it took a teacher and a half to replace her.

Nervous at first about working with middle schoolers, Roche quickly embraced her new job.

“Middle schoolers soak things up so quickly and their enthusiasm is remarkable,” she said. “And they are so willing to be silly.”

So is Roche. She dances in class, saying, “The classroom is my stage.”

It’s all about reaching her students.

“I read the books they’re reading.

I’ll do whatever is necessary to understand my students to help them learn better,” she said.

Beaumont Principal Kate McAnelly certainly has noticed.

“Isn’t she phenomenal?” she said about Roche. “Here she is at the top of her game, and she still wants to get better every day. She never gives up on figuring out how to make sure all her children are learning.”

Nominations

professionals in Kentucky and around the world, is pleased to honor world-class educators throughout Kentucky. If you would like to nominate an educator,

Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working

McAnelly isn’t the only one who has noticed.

Twice, Roche has been the Kentucky state French teacher of the year. She is president of the Kentucky chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French and sits on the board of the state World Language Association.

Roche also launched a monthly world language podcast that serves as a clearinghouse of information for Kentucky teachers.

Giving back to the community of teachers is a passion rivaled only by her dedication in the classroom.

“I can share something I’m passionate about and watch my students grow while being part of their lives,” Roche said. “This is a beautiful, rewarding career.”

please contact Asbury University’s School of Education at AUSOE@asbury.edu.

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