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t’s going to be a great month and our magazine is full of new events and great stories about the things that make the Purchase Area such a fun place to live in. Join PAFM and iListWesternKentucky.com at the Lower Town Arts and Music Festival on May 13-14. We’re hosting the Children’s Pavilion again this year and we have so many great activities, crafts and entertainment for you! Come down and enjoy the art, the music, the craft beer, the local food, and so much more! I keep getting asked how my foot is coming along after my surgery two months ago. The answer is... I’m walking! The grumpy boss with the lame foot is walking… walking around the house, walking around block and soon she will ride around the block on her bike – ‘grumpy boss’ will be banished! I toyed with the idea of putting a really cool x-ray of my internal titanium hardware in this month’s editorial. But I was reminded that some people, (Lorraine Schramke and Martha Huggins,) get grossed out by my surgical pictures. I can’t imagine why! I admit that my foot swells up just a little inside my sneaker but ‘this too shall pass.’ Have a wonderful Spring and don’t forget to check out all the contests on iListWesternKentucky.com – we’re giving away books, DVDs, coffee makers, sunglasses, even washable rugs – the swag never ends! Everyone at PAFM wishes all our mother’s, both biological and honorary, a very Happy Mother’s Day. Remember to tell your mother that you love and appreciate her – I certainly appreciate mine.
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Table of Contents Ingram's Water & Air Equipment: Where Good Customer Service is the Key to Business Success ...... 8 by Karen Hammond
iSing: 133rd Big Singing The Oldest Tradition in the Nation ................................ 52 by Amy Noles
iDoctor: Life is Like a Box of Chocolates The Assortment within the Autism Spectrum ........ 11 by Aloha Romay, M.S.
iSupport: Not Hungry This Summer - Where Students Can Get a Meal When School is Out .............. 54 by Amy Noles
iPlay: LBL Cool Critter Days ................................................ 13 by Amy Noles
iCare: Senior Driving Safety ............................................. 56 by Amy Noles
iPlay: Lower Town Arts & Music Festival Takin' It Home ...................................................................... 16 by Amy Noles
iCook: Mother's Day Traditions Account for their Children ............................................. 58 by Britt Allgood
iPlay: Take Me Out to the Ball Game The NCBA's Division 1 World Series ................................. 18 by Lanita Flanary
iSupport: Slabtown Festival ............................................. 61 by Amy Noles
Calendar .................................................................................... 20
iDoctor: The Tragic Cost of Tanning ........................... 63 by Evelyn Montgomery Jones, MD, F.A.A.D.
Downtown Paducah Guide to Arts & Cultures ........... 33
Advertisers Index ................................................................... 65
iLearn: We're Diggin' It! ............................................. 50 by Amy Noles
Clip & Save Locally .................................................................. 66
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n our cover this month are the next generation of owners at Ingram's Water & Air Equipment. From left to right, Abby, Jaelyn, the boy on AC is Eli, Jaxon, and then Sylas. They’re proudly showing off a MRCOOL® air conditioning unit. Just one of the many products available at this growing family business.
Jason and Matt. Their story is one of a local man with a big vision and an even bigger heart. From a one man shop selling and servicing water and air equipment, Ingram Water & Air has grown to a nationally known company. It’s the story of 40 years of hard work and innovation that’s making a positive impact in our community.
This highly successful company is gearing up for a massive expansion that will take it to the next level. I recently spent an afternoon chatting with founder Doug Ingram and his sons,
Growth Is Good Ingram's Water & Air Equipment currently sits in an unassuming building on Bridge Street in Paducah. From the exterior you
might think they sold a few air conditioners and water filtration products – but you’d be wrong. Step inside the door and the place is literally humming with computers and sales people. Their clientele comes from all 50 states and even overseas! Jason. Matt and their dad run a huge ecommerce company that sells a variety of products all related to air water and power. “Primarily its heating and air equipment, water filtration and air purification systems,” explained Jason as he gave me a tour of the building which is bursting at the seams. “But can supply solar panels, wood stoves, even pizza ovens,” he told me. Almost everything is available online these day and Ingram’s has become a major player in the water and air products sector of eCommerce. “You can buy furniture at Wayfare.com,” said Jason. “Why not buy your HVAC unit online at Ingram’s Water & Air! These days people are used to just checking Google to get a quote or find out about products. We’re got a very comprehensive website and we’re taken the time to make very detailed videos to show you how to install and service many of the products we sell.” You can find a lot of Ingram’s videos on YouTube, in fact they have their own channel. New Local Jobs Ingram’s is awaiting completion of a new building that will allow them to expand. The 76,500 square foot facility will include a retail showroom and 45 workstations for their eCommerce sales staff. “This is a huge undertaking,” said Jason. “We’re planning to add 30 positions to our workforce which will be located in Graves County. We currently have no space to show our products. The new facility will allow us to offer area residents our large line of products and services at the discounted pricing they’re used to finding on our website.” As you might expect Ingram Water & Air Equipment sells to a lot of contractors and builders, but they also sell direct to homeowners. “We can offer products at a very good price because we are selling directly to the consumer,” explained Kyle Davis, Ingram’s Marketing Director. “You can purchase them online with the help of our highly trained sales force and then either install them or pay for a local expert to do that. On average you’ll save 20-30 percent and, whenever possible, the shipping is free.” Forty Years of Great Customer Service So how did this great company get started? Well that’s a good story – one that Doug Ingram can’t talk about without a smile. Many years ago, when Doug was a much younger man, he trained as a pipe-fitter.” Back in the early 70’s I was a union apprentice,” he told me. One day I was working at a big plant when a guy stopped me and asked if I knew how to install a heating and air unit? We helped him out and everything worked okay. The guy liked what we did and he referred us.”
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“I had a family to support and to make some extra money I began selling for NSA, a network marketing company. It was a lot of fun and I liked meeting new people. But NSA didn’t have many products so I went back to school and learned water treatment and filtration. I guess I’m always interested in learning new things! Then NSA closed, but I really enjoyed selling so I opened Ingram's Water & Air Equipment and went into business for myself.” Like a lot of kids, Matt and Jason got the company its first “big deal.” “I sold a lot of point of use water filtration equipment, and a contract to service them for four years. They were going to be installed in the dorm rooms at a college in East Carolina. We packed them all up in a truck, drove out there and installed them over New Year’s Eve. It was a really big job…but we did it and we did it right! Other contracts followed and then dad mentioned that a friend had told you could now buy HVAC units over the net. I was intrigued.” On The Web Jason contracted with a local firm to develop a website – and this was 2001 when company websites were rare and few products were available to purchase online. The rest, as they say, is history. The website and internet sales took off and Ingram Water & Air Equipment has continued to grow ever since. “We have a lot of videos on YouTube that demonstrate how to install and maintain the equipment we sell,” explained Jason.
That’s a big component to our business as it helps our customers feel more confident about purchasing online. The videos also show how to pick the right products for your home or business.”
The Assortment within the Autism Spectrum Christian Values Doug credits a lot of his success to good business practices and a great work environment for his employees. “I thought if I ever got into the position to hire folks that I’d treat them the way I’d want to be treated,” he told me. “I believe that everyone deserves a good job – a good paying job. I know what it’s like to work and raise a family. Everyone has to pay their dues and success doesn’t come easily. There really is no substitute for hard work. Really, I feel that we’re just stewards over this great company.” “Ingram’s believes in treating their customers as if they were a neighbor,” said Jason. “We don’t just sell products, we follow up with good customer service and what ever support they need. We’re really excited about the growth of the company and its product lines. The new building is going to allow us to offer more jobs in the community and to show local residents the great products and service Ingram’s offers.”
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Ingram's Water & Air Equipment is currently located at 2602 Bridge Street in Paducah. You can call them at 270.575.9595 and see all their products and services at ingramswaterandair.com.
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hen I played a game of word association with friends, acquaintances, and colleagues, it was not a surprise to see words such as awkward, hand flapping, disconnected, frustrating, routine, and genius associated with Autism. We have just wrapped up Autism Awareness month in April, and it is important that the conversation continues throughout the year. Understanding Autism When it comes to understanding Autism, most people often fall into three groups: People who know, people who don’t know, and people who think they know. The latter category of those who think they know is the most alarming because it leads to stereotyping and misdiagnosing. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not just Raymond Babbitt (Rain Man), Sam Dawson (I Am Sam), or Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory). ASD is a son, a daughter, a friend, a neighbor, an artist, an actress, or a scientist. A New Definition In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) released the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM5). The new DSM-5 brought important changes to the definitions of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. What was most significant about these revisions was that the APA solicited input from the community, families and people who are on the Autism Spectrum. Plus, they worked with scientists, clinicians and advocacy groups such as Autism Speaks.
DSM-5 eliminates the previously separate subcategories of Pervasive Developmental Disorders including Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified and includes them all into the broader term of Autism Spectrum Disorder. What To Look For Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by persistent deficits in two areas - social communication and social interaction and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. For a true diagnosis of ASD, these traits must be present in the early developmental period and cause significant impairments in different areas of functioning. For example, a child with ASD may have difficulties making friends at school, appear “aloof ” to others or throw a tantrum when you suddenly change an activity. The child may have a strong attachment to unusual objects or become visibly upset in the middle of a crowd. Many people with ASD are not diagnosed in early childhood because social demands are not as prominent until they begin elementary school. Instead, children receive an array of diagnoses like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
The goal of this collaboration was to overcome inconsistencies and improve reliability in how ASD is diagnosed. The
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Everyone Is Different Every person with ASD is different in terms of symptoms, severity, and level of impairment. This difference is why the word “spectrum” is used. Because misdiagnosis is so common, it is important that psychological testing is conducted to better assess the possibility of ASD and to ensure that subsequent treatment is individualized.
Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or Bipolar Disorder. Although certain diagnoses commonly occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a misdiagnosis can lead to improper treatment, lack of accommodations or specialized services at school, and more importantly missed opportunities to acquire very important skills.
Testing Is A Reliable Tool Psychological testing is a set of reliable tools to observe and measure a person’s behaviors, strengths, and limitations. Psychologists draw information from interviews with multiple sources, rating scales, direct observation, medical and mental health records and assessment tools designed to specifically measure the presenting problem. Psychological testing is not a “one size fits all” but rather a multistep and comprehensive process geared toward diagnosis, education and treatment recommendations.
For more information, or if you believe your child may need to be tested for Autism, talk to your pediatrician or your local mental health agency or visit the national autism society website at autism-society.org.
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irds, bugs, snakes and more... to some of us, this might sound like a nightmare. To others, it sounds like a perfect day at the Nature Station of the Land Between The Lakes. The Cool Critters event is back and it will be the best one yet!
4pm. Visiting Entomologist, Ric Bessin, will introduce critters such as a tarantula, giant millipede, walking stick bug, and more!
Get an up-close look at birds, bugs, snakes, turtles, and more during Cool Critters Day. It’s being held at Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes on Saturday, July 16, from 10am to 4pm. Event admission is just $5 per person; ages 4 and under are free! All programs are included with admission.
Pet a Gila Monster! Cool Critters of the World will be presented by the Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. You can meet a fruit bat, Sulcatta tortoise, Eurasian eagle-owl, and a few other surprise critters. Discover the cool ways these awesome animals survive and how the public can help protect them in the wild.
Touch A Tarantula! You’ll get up close with live tropical birds, pose for a picture with a snake, touch a tarantula, and stare down a snapping turtle. A variety of live animal programs and exhibits, as well as kids’ games, crafts, visits from Smokey Bear, and other animal-inspired activities will be available throughout the day. Bugs! There will be an Insect Road Show courtesy of the University of Kentucky’s Department of Entomology. It will be ongoing from 10am to
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will introduce a variety of reptiles from around the globe and explore the diversity of the reptilian world. Learn what makes each animal unique, how it survives in its environment, and the important role it plays in nature. Bring on The Natives! Students from Murray State's Herpetological Society and Austin Peay's Biology department will both be participating and bringing native reptiles and amphibians from Kentucky and Tennessee. All Things Aquatic ‘You can also check out the aquatic animals presented by the students from Murray State's Hancock Biological Station. (These are graduate students who present something that they are researching.) In past years, the topics have been fish, turtles, tadpoles, and aquatic insects.
It’s For the Birds! Tropical & Exotic birds will be the topic of the Nashville Zoo’s, Wildlife on Wheels and it’s sure to steal the show. They will give a live exotic tropical birds program at noon. See these beautiful birds up-close, discover more about their lives in their native habitats, and find out what challenges they face. Radical Reptiles The Kentucky Reptile Zoo will host a display throughout the event. They
A Petting Zoo & A Puppet Show! “We are always trying to improve the event and keep it fun, fresh, and interesting,” said Nature Station naturalist, Aviva Yasgur. “For example, this year, we wanted to try to provide more experiences suitable for young children, so we've added a puppet show and a petting zoo. The petting zoo will be here from 11am to 3pm,”
opportunities for the kids to touch and even hold some of the animals it’s a lot more than just looking! We always emphasize with our presenters that the primary goal of the event is to give kids a positive experience learning about animals and spark their enthusiasm about animals and nature. This is the main driving force behind Cool Critters Day.”
The puppet show features Olaf from Frozen. Olaf will meet native Kentucky animals in the show and react to them. The kids are going to love it! The petting zoo is coming from Nashville and will feature domestic animals like goats and rabbits.
Support for this program is provided by Lakeland Animal Hospital of Benton; Murray Animal Hospital; Prizer Point Marina & Resort of Cadiz; The Murray Bank; Murray State's Hancock Biological Station; Tammy, Phil, and Drew Weitlauf; Taylor Family Dental of Murray; Vacation Club International of Cadiz; and Parker Ford Lincoln of Murray.
Arts & Crafts There are also crafts for the kids. “The crafts are geared for young children,” explained Aviva. “They will make a simple animal crafts that they can take home. There will also be face painting at no extra charge and a chance to meet Smokey Bear. All of these components add a lighthearted, fun tone to the day, while sticking to the educational theme of learning how cool animals are.”
To find more information about Land Between The Lakes or Cool Critters Day, log on to the official website at landbetweenthelakes.us or call tollfree at 1.800.LBL-7077 or 270.924.2000.
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And Ways to Blow Off Steam! Since Cool Critters Day is geared for families with children, there will be plenty of hands-on activities and games in addition to the live animal programs and exhibits. For example, kids can try an obstacle course where they pretend to be a certain type of animal and see if they can make it through obstacles that the animal would encounter. This is a chance for them to run around and be a little more active. There will also be some simple carnival-like games, such as tossing games like ‘Can you toss the toy fish into the pond or the toy bee into the flower?’ Unique & Personalized “This event is a unique opportunity for young people to see a variety of animals of all kinds up close, as well as interact face-to-face with lots of experts who study animals,” said Aviva. “I don't believe there is any other event like this in our area. They can see and learn about animals from tropical birds and tortoises, to Gila monsters and goats - all in one place. It is different than going to a zoo because professors, graduate students, zookeepers, and other scientists will be right there talking directly with the kids. In other words, they can get a very personalized experience.” More Than Just Looking “For kids who love animals and maybe want to work with animals when they grow up, this is a great chance to meet adults who do this and are passionate about their work,” said Aviva. “There are also lots of
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Takin' It Home
2016 Lower Town Art & Music Festival
By Karen Hammond
Fun For Everyone… Purchase Area Family Magazine (PAFM) has been a part of the Festival for the past six years. They organize and run the children's pavilion; a children’s area located on Madison at Fifth Street. The children’s pavilion will cover an entire block of the festival and includes craft activities, stage acts, street entertainment and more! Some of the highlights include face painting, dance karaoke, martial arts demonstrations, the ever popular paper bag puppet making and acro-yoga. There will be lots of fun activities and giveaways. We promise to have plenty of sunscreen, cold water, hand sanitizer and band aids on hand! The children’s pavilion will have seating and tents to provide shade in the event of too much sun or a little rain! You’re invited to come down and get your picture taken with iList’s Vera Pigsley!
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just love spring in Paducah and especially the Lower Town Art & Music Festival (LTAMF) which this year will be held on May 1314. The festival celebrates the cultural richness of western Kentucky with the region’s most outstanding visual, performing, and culinary arts. The LTAMF vendor booths showcase more than 75 visiting artists, even more than last year, along with open studios and galleries of Lower Town’s resident artists. If you’ve never been to the festival you’ve missed out on a fantastic weekend. There will be the live music on three outdoor stages, comedy at the Laugh Tent, poetry from the balcony’s, Paducah’s Art a 'la Cart, a ‘Taste of Paducah’ featuring local food and, a huge children’s pavilion with arts, crafts and face painting! Add in some libations from three craft breweries and a local vineyard, and you have the makings for a great time! Did I mention that entrance to the festival is free! The festival is held in the Paducah neighborhood known as Lower Town - from Third to Ninth Street, from Jefferson to Park. Paducah’s oldest residential neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to artists from around the globe; many of whom relocated to Paducah as a result of the City’s Artist Relocation Program. The Lower Town Arts & Music Festival has been selected as one of the Top 10 Spring Festivals in Kentucky by the Kentucky State Tourism Bureau. The Tunes… The musical lineup is always spectacular. Musicians are recruited from a 300 mile radius of Paducah and the selection has a little something for any music enthusiast. This year's event will include a lineup of local and regional musicians featuring jazz, bluegrass, folk, acoustic, blues, funk, rock, and a full performance by the Paducah Symphony Orchestra on Saturday at 6.30pm.
The headliners for 2016 are Vandaveer, a singer/songwriter project by Kentucky-based tune smith Mark Charles Heidinger. With poignant, everyman narratives and striking, folk-based harmonies, Vandaveer loosely fall under the Americana umbrella, but the band regularly elbow their way into wider spaces with a kaleidoscopic assortment of sounds. More highlighted music for this year's festival includes Spaceface, a psychedelic rock band from Memphis who will be performing Friday
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And a Flyover… Barkley Regional Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and as part of their celebrations will be offering plane rides over Paducah. Artists and vendors at this years Festival have been asked to decorate the tops of their tents. The art will be seen from the skies this year as well as from on the street!
evening. They’ll be following Old Salt Union and the band, Diane Coffee. On Saturday you can spend all afternoon listen to the amazing Alonzo Pennington, JD Wilkes and the Solid Rock'It Boosters. Other local musicians for the 2016 festival include Soul Dog, The Savage Radley, and Buffalo Rodeo.
For more specific information on the festival and a complete list of this year's music with times, visit lowertownamf.com. For music related questions, please contact Production Manager Seth Murphy at productionsblackhat@gmail.com.
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There should be plenty of street parking available around the festival or you can use the Paducah Bank lot (between Monroe & Harrison at 6th Street). Streets are closed to traffic at the Festival from noon on Thursday, May 12th, until 11pm on Saturday, May 14th. All dogs must be muzzled and leashed, per city ordinance. Unfortunately, you and your dog will be turned away if you can't comply. Organizers know this is unpopular but other festivals ban dogs altogether. There will be a lot of different food options at the festival - some of the best loved restaurants in town will be there - so make a day of it... you can have lunch, dinner and dessert in completely different places all on the same block! Information and Festival 'swag' will be at the Texaco Station... make that your first stop if you have any questions or needs... This is our neighborhood and organizers want you to feel at home.
The Eye Candy… Organizers want this festival to grow and promote the highest quality and expectations for all performers, artists, and vendors. The festival not only includes a juried art show, but the music has been selection by jury as well. Part of the festival plan includes focusing attention not only on the street action, but also actively promoting visits to each of the artist/ art locations throughout the district. Other notable happenings at the festival include the Top Potter competition, performances by Paducah Improv and River City Poetry, and over 75 artist booths for visitors to peruse. The Libations… The Festival has always featured craft beers and local wineries. This year they will feature our very own hometown breweries. Joining Shafly Beer from St. Louis will be Dry Grounds Brewing Company and Paducah Beer Werks. They will have cold beer on tap all festival long! This year’s featured winery is Alto Vineyards located in the foothills of the beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.
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With Brooks Stadiums historic feel and Paducah’s southern hospitality, we couldn’t be more excited to have eight of the NCBA’s best club baseball teams compete for a National Championship here. We hope to see everyone out at the ballpark!”
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame! The National Club Baseball Association's Division I World Series is Back at Brooks Stadium By Sarah Stewart Holland
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chool is almost out. Summer has almost begun and nothing says summer like America’s favorite pastime - baseball! Paducah’s Brooks Stadium is hosting the 2016 National Club Baseball Association Division I World Series and giving families throughout our area a chance to kick off the season with peanuts, Cracker Jack, and, of course, the seventh inning stretch.
World Series of Collegiate Club Baseball Beginning on Friday, May 27th, the World Series of Collegiate Club Baseball will see eight regional winners from across the country battle it out in Brooks Stadium. The eight regions are the Great Lakes Region, the Gulf Coast Region, the Mid-America Region, the Mid-Atlantic Region, the North Atlantic Region, the Northern Pacific Region, the South Atlantic Region and the Southern Pacific Region. The National Championship game will be played on Thursday, June 2nd at 7pm. Root, Root, Root for Champions The College Club Baseball Program’s are run by college students who schedule, fundraise, and fully manage teams; all for the opportunity to continue playing baseball. Teams filled with players committing their time for the love of the game means every game is filled with real champions - no matter the score at the final inning! Home Run Derby On Saturday, May 28th at 7pm, the NCBA will also host a home run derby. Known as the DeMarini Longball Challenge, the event is an annual home run hitting contest where local little leaguers are invited to shag the fly balls that don’t make it out of the park. Learn from the Players On Monday, May 30th, the NCBA is joining forces with Paducah Parks and Recreation to host a baseball and softball clinic for kids ages five through 14. The World Series players and coaches will work with the kids to improve their throwing, fielding and hitting. Registration begins at 10 am with the clinic beginning at 10:30 am at Brooks Stadium. The clinic is free and t-shirts and baseballs will be provided while supplies last.
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A Perfect Partnership Vice President of NCBA Baseball Operations Christian Smith said, “The NCBA is once again, thrilled to host the 2016 NCBA Division I World Series in Paducah, Kentucky at Brooks Stadium. Paducah and Brooks Stadium has proven time and time again of how great of a city and venue they have to host this National Championship Tournament.
The House that Brooks Built Over 60 years old, Brooks Stadium was named for Paducah Baseball Association President J. Polk Brooks. It is one of the oldest baseball parks still in use in the state of Kentucky. It Opened on May 8, 1949, when the Paducah Chiefs hosted the Mattoon Indians from Illinois. Minor league ball left Paducah in 1955 and the stadium fell into disrepair. It was only through the efforts of Brooks’ daughter, Carol, and several other local enthusiasts such as ‘Doc” Hideg, that it was restored to its former glory. It now hosts the Annual Ohio Valley Conference college baseball tournament. "Paducah is honored and thrilled to host the 2016 NCBA Division I World Series,” said Fowler Black, Sales Director of the Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Historic Brooks Stadium was built to host a championship like this and there's not a better matchup out there. The passion and character that the NCBA has brought to Paducah
the last two years far surpasses the bounds of the baseball field - it has filtered through to our own people.” For more information about the 2016 NCBA Division I World Series please email Christian.Smith@CollClubSports.com or call him at 412.321.8440 ext. 104. For information about Brooks Stadium please email paducahchiefs@gmail.com.
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Your children are our specialty
When it comes to caring for your kids, experience counts. Trust matters. Making you feel right at home makes all the difference. At Mercy Pediatrics, our growing team has the expertise your kids need and the personal approach you deserve. Visit Dr. Rachel Lowdenback, physician assistant April Dunning, or our newest member, Dr. Holly Payne, and experience the Mercy difference for yourself. Caring for your family. This is what we were meant to do. Call 270-442-6161 to make an appointment
New patients are welcome! Mercy Pediatrics 548 Lone Oak Rd. Paducah, KY 42003 5896PADADV (2/16)
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We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information. For up-to-date calendar information, visit iListWesternKentucky.com
MAY SUNDAY 1
FREE Bikes on the Greenway. Noble Park. 1-4pm. 270.444.8508 paducahky.gov
Leadercast Paducah. Julian Carrol Convention Center. 8am-3pm. 270.443.1746 paducahchamber.org
FREE Praise in the Park. Mike Miller Park. 3-6pm. 270.527.5284 270.898.8100 umc.org
FREE Dr. Scott Garrett: Patriotism & the Ongoing American Experience. McCracken County Public Library. 12-1pm. mclib.net
MONDAY 2
FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net
FREE Legos at the Libray. Graves County Public Library. 4:25pm. gravescountypubliclibrary.org
WKSCCA Auto-X #1 2016. Beacon Dragway. 9am-4pm. 270.898.8100 FREE Star Wars Padawan Party. McCracken County Public Library. 1-3pm. mclib.net
FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am 5-8pm. mclib.net
TUESDAY 3
FREE Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net FREE Musical Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. 10am & 1pm. mclib.net FREE Tech Help Tuesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. Call 270.442.2510 x124 to register. mclib.net
WEDNESDAY 4
FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net
THURSDAY 5
FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net Heartland Cares Annual SpringTINI 2016. Market House Square. 5-8:30pm. 270.444.8183 hcares.org Paducah Chamber's Power in Partnership Breakfast. Paducah/ McCracken County Convention & Expo Center. 7:30am. 270.443.1746 info@paducahchamber.org
Get well and go
FREE Resu-Thursdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net
Home.
FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net
FRIDAY 6
Leadercast Murray. CFSB Center at Murray State University. 8am-4pm. 270.753.5171 business.mymurray.com/events
In-House Physician | Short-Term Outpatient Therapy Specialized Parkinson’s Program
FREE Game on Fridays. Marshall County Public Library @ Hardin. 3:30-4:30pm. Students grades 6-12 are invited to join a magical tabletop card game adventure. marshallcolibrary.org/branches/hardin Friday Night Science: Dinosaur World. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 140. Grades 1-5. 5-7pm. westkentucky.kctcs.edu
SATURDAY 7
Lourdes Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon & Relay. Downtown Paducah Riverfront. 7-11am. Register online at racesonline.com For more information, email fssinfo@vci.net paducahironmom.com 2nd Annual Market Street Spring Fling. Superman Statue, Metropolis. 7am-3pm. facebook.com/events/211140939266528 5k Run for the Arts. Janice Mason Art Museum, Cadiz. 8-10:30am. Also join the annual Spring Fling from 9am-5pm with a Motorcycle Poker Run, 10am at Food Giant. Wrap up the day with a Cruise Inn from 5-8pm. 270.522.9056 Mother's Day Weekend Wildflower & Native Plant Sale. Land Between The Lakes. 10am-5pm. 800.525.7077 friendssoflbl.org
Murray Peddler's Mall Spring Celebration. 928 South 12th Street, Murray. 11am-4pm. 50¢ hotdogs, chips and sodas along with door prizes. Come on over and enjoy some nice snacks while you check out our new merchandise! 270.759.2106. murray@buypeddlersmall.com FREE Derby Day Party. McCracken County Public Library. 11am-12pm. 270.442.2510. mclib.org 2nd Annual Taste of Southern Girls Luau Party. Hotel Metropolitan. 5pm. For more information, email brandi.harless@gmail.com. thehotelmetropolitan.org FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1pm. mclib.net FREE Top Gun Car Show "Cruise-In Series" Mayfield City Hall. 4-9pm. 270.382.2139. mayfieldky.gov Honeybee Husbandry - Course 2. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. 6-8pm. 270.534.3206 westkentucky.kctcs.edu
SUNDAY 8 MOTHER'S DAY
Mother's Day Weekend Wildflower & Native Plant Sale. Land Between The Lakes. 10am-5pm. 800.525.7077 friendssoflbl.org Mother's Day Buffet. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. 128pm. 800.325.0146 parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/ky-dam-village
MONDAY 9
FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net
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FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am 5-8pm. mclib.net
Musi Schoo 2226 Broadwa, Suit 2
270.444.3669
Summer 2016 Classe & Camp
Christian Home Educators. Kingsway Skateland. 10-11:30am. kingswayskateland.com
FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net
www.raceroster.com search “Starfish Color Run”
FOR ENTRY FORMS OR MORE INFO: Call 270-748-6970 or 270-933-1250 WWW.STARFISHORPHANMINISTRY.COM
THURSDAY 12
FREE Resu-Thursdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net
REGISTER ONLINE:
WEDNESDAY 11
COLOR RUN: 8AM
FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net
NOBLE PARK
FREE Tech Help Tuesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. Call 270.442.2510 x124 to register. mclib.net
FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net
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FRIDAY 13
One Year Anniversary Celebration. Troutt Old Time General Store & Market. Special giveaways, sales, free samples & more. 9am-5pm. 270.443.0858 trouttoldtimegeneralstoreandmarket.com
FREE Lower Town Arts & Music Festival. Paducah's Lower Town Arts District. 3-10:30pm. Celebrating the cultural richness in our community with regional music, art, theater, food and even a children's area with free crafts & entertainment. lowertownamf.com FREE McCracken County Relay for Life. McCracken County High School. Begins at 3pm-Midnight. main.acsevents.org
FREE Love on a Leash. McCracken County Public Library. 6:30pm. Children have a chance to meet and interact with pet therapy dogs in training and win prizes! mclib.net
WEDNESDAY 18
FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net
Men on a Mission Conference. Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Begins at 7pm. For more information, call Danny Fugate at 270.519.85408 or visit mmmbc.com
Cross Stitch Workshop. Grand Rivers Community Center. 10am-2pm. Call 270.928.2168 to register. livingston.ca.uky.edu
FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net
Knock Hunger Out of the Park. Rent One Park. 7:05pm. Bring 10 can goods to the Miners game and receive a custom game night t-shirt. 618.687.4077 knockhunger.com
Parents' Night Out. Broadway United Methodist Church. 5-10pm. bumc-paducah.org
SATURDAY 14
FREE Lower Town Arts & Music Festival. Paducah's Lower Town Arts District. 10am-10:30pm. Celebrating the cultural richness in our community with regional music, art, theater, food and even a children's area with free crafts & entertainment. lowertownamf.com Men on a Mission Conference. Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Begins at 7:30am-noon. For more information, call Danny Fugate at 270.519.85408 or visit mmmbc.com FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1pm. mclib.net FREE Fiber & Arts Fair. Massac County Community Center. 10am -4pm. sisaw.weebly.com
MONDAY 16
FREE Legos at the Libray. Graves County Public Library. 4:25pm. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net
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THURSDAY 19
FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net FREE Resu-Thursdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net
FRIDAY 20
FREE Resu-Thursdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net
SATURDAY 21
FREE Evening Upstairs: The Veep. McCracken County Public Library. 7-8pm. mclib.net
SUNDAY 22
FREE Read Like a Girl: One Crazy Summer. McCracken County Public Library. 3pm. mclib.net
MONDAY 23
FREE Legos at the Libray. Graves County Public Library. 4:25pm. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net Preschool & Day Camps with Mayfield-Graves YMCA. First Baptist Church of Mayfield. Call 270.247.0049 for more information or to register. mayfield-gravesymca.com
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FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net
FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net
FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1pm. mclib.net
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FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. mclib.net
ART GALLERIES, EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS Gallery Walk. 2ND SATURDAY Visit Lower Town Paducah’s great galleries and studios from 12–8pm. Galleries open by appointment & special event weekends. Visit paducahmainstreet.org for specific gallery hours. National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson St. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.com. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free. The museum offers guided tours to pre–registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance. Yeiser Art Center 200 Broadway. 270.442.2453 • theyeiser.org
Teen Day Camp with Mayfield-Graves YMCA. First Baptist Church of Mayfield. 7am-5:30pm Call 270.247.0049 for more information or to register. mayfield-gravesymca.com
FRIDAY 27
FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net
SATURDAY 28
Annual Arts & Crafts Show. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Located at the Old Beach Area and features handcrafted items by artists, fair food and beautiful scenery. 9am-4pm. 270.362.4276 x412 FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1pm. mclib.net FREE Top Gun Car Show "Cruise-In Series" Mayfield City Hall. 4-9pm. 270.382.2139. mayfieldky.gov
MONDAY 30 MEMORIAL DAY
FREE Tech Help Tuesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. Call 270.4425.2510 x124 to register. mclib.net
Public Libraries Closed.
Purchase Area Mental Health & Aging Coalition Annual Conference. Lone Oak First Baptist Church. 9am-4pm. Free to Seniors 55 and up. michelle.bryant@bhsi.com 270.575.2990 or candice.neckel@ genishcc.com 270.444.9661.
FREE Tech Help Tuesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8:30pm. Call 270.4425.2510 x124 to register. mclib.net
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Clemens Fine Art Center Gallery 4810 Alben Barkley Dr. 270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery. 15th Street, Murray. 270.809.6734. Paducah School of Art & Design 409 Broadway St. 270.408.4278 paducahschoolofartanddesign.org Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270.436.5132 or visit artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2ND TUESDAY at 6pm. Usually at the Murray Transit Center but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations. Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city”s important role during the Civil War. Call 1.800.PADUCAH for more information. Paducah Railroad Museum. 200 Washington St. WEDNESDAY– FRIDAY 12–4pm; SATURDAY 10am–4pm or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. 270.908.6451. paducahrr.org PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am–4pm. FREE. 270.575.3544 or thepapagallery. com Lowertown Gallery information available at paducaharts.com. River Discovery Center. 117 S. Water St. MONDAY–SATURDAY 9:30am–5pm. SUNDAY 1–5pm $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3–12), $6 seniors 60 & over. 270.575.9958. riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum. 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah’s & Western KY’s roles in the Civil War. FRIDAY
& SATURDAY Noon to 4pm; 10am–4pm when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6–12 $1/under 6 FREE 270.575.5477. The William Clark Market House Museum. 121 Market House Square. Monday–Saturday 12–4pm. $3 ages 12 & up, $1 ages 6–11, 270.443.7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center. I–24, exit 7. Tours 1–4pm daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30–4pm. FREE. 270.554.2077.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES & MEETINGS Amazing Grace Lutheran Church – 270.933.1215 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org • unbridledword@yahoo.com 1601 Jefferson • Paducah Sunday Service: 10am Education Hour: 8:45am Arcadia United Methodist Church – 270.442.3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah • arcadiachurch.org Sunday School 9am Worship Service 10am Tuesday Men’s Prayer Gathering, 7:30am Bellview Baptist Church – 270.554.3173 bellviewbaptistpaducah.com Sunday School: 9am; Worship Service: 10am; Sunday Evening: 6pm; Wednesday Evening: 6:30pm Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.876.7239 12304 Wickliffe Rd, Kevil (Hwy 286 in Gage community) bethelcpchurch@gmail.com Find us on Facebook! SUNDAY 9am, Coffee & Donuts, 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am, Worship Service WEDNESDAYS 5:30pm, TeamKIDS & Youth Group (during school year)
Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway St • Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham Sunday School, 10am; Sunday Worship, 11am; Sunday Evening, 6pm; Wednesday Worship, 7pm Broadway Church of Christ – 270.443.6206 2855 Broadway St, Paducah • broadwaycoc.com Sunday Morning Worship 9:30am Bible Study 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Precious Pottery Preschool 9am – 2pm TUESDAY Clothing Give Away 10am–Noon, WEDNESDAY Ladies Bible Class 10am, Bible Classes 6:30pm Broadway United Methodist Church – 270.443.2401 bumc–paducah.org Sunday Fellowship Time (Igert Hall) 9am. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages 9:30am. Worship 10:30am BUMS Youth group (grades 6–12) 5-7pm Handbell Choir 7pm Sunday morning services are streamed live and archived online. WEDNESDAY ABC (All Broadway Children) after school program 4pm Children’s Choir 5pm Fellowship Dinner 5pm YUMS (4th and 5th graders) 6pm Chancel Choir 7pm Calvary Baptist Church Clements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail Hatcher Sunday School 10am Worship Service 11am Evening Service 6pm Wednesday Service: 6:30;m. Calvert City First Presbyterian Church – 270.395. 4700 639 Evergreen St, P.O. Box 95 • Calvert City fpccalvert.com • firstprescc@windstream.net Everyone Welcome! Sunday School 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship 10:45am Calvert City United Methodist Church 571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City SUNDAYS First Light Worship Service–Contemporary 9am Sunday School 10am Traditional Service 11am WEDNESDAYS Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies 6pm, Adult Choir 7pm Central Church of Christ – 270.442.1017 2201 Washington St SUNDAY Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6pm ; WEDNESDAY Bible Study classes for all ages 7pm; EVERY TUESDAY Ladies’ Bible Class, 1–2pm; LAST SATURDAY “Dorcas Day” Clothing Give–Away 9am–Noon Christ Chapel UECNA – 270.354.9132 Traditional Anglican - 1928 BCP • Nine-tenths of a mile north of US 68 on Hiter Road in Fairdealing • Fr. Tom Hiter, Pastor. 270.354.9132 or tyhiter@wk.net. All faiths welcome SUNDAY Worship Services at 8:30am WEDNESDAY 7pm Christ Community Church – 270.744.0397 christchurchpaducah.com • facebook.com/christchurchpaducah Youth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley 270.727.0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins 270.575.3120 SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts 9am Bible Classes 9:30am Morning Worship & Junior Church (ages 10 & under) 10:30am WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Community Fellowship Baptist Church – 270.856.4463 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory • cfbc.tv SUNDAY 8:30, 10 & 11:30am
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Concord Christian Center – 270.441.7900 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah (Across from Hutson’s & Sam’s) • churchbythemall.com SUNDAY Small Groups 9:45am Worship 10:45am, 6pm WEDNESDAY Service 7pm Concord United Methodist Church – 270.443.2669 concord.church SUNDAY Worship Times 8:15am, 10:30am & 6pm; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship 9am Sunday School 9:30am; TUESDAY WISE Bible Study for Women 6:30pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:15pm (call to make reservations) B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6pm; THURSDAY Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8am The Prayer Room is open to the public; MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am–4pm • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives & other occasional events. Child care is provided in the nursery during Sunday morning services. Concord West Church of Christ – 270.744.6329 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road • Paducah SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Worship 10am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm First Baptist Church, Paducah – 270.442.2728 fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am Worship 10:15am Evening Worship 5pm WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5pm Worship 6pm 252 Basics (children) 5:50pm Awaken (youth) 6pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – 270.527.8560 2515 S Main St, Benton • fccdcbentonky.org Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton SUNDAY Church School 9:45am Worship 10:45am WEDNESDAY
Youth Night 5:30–7pm MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Men’s Exercise Group 9–10am First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – 270.443.8251 415 Audobon Dr Paducah • fccpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9:30am Traditional Worship 10:45am (Sanctuary Upper Level) 10:45am Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level) 10:45am First Presbyterian Church – 270.442.3545 SUNDAY Church School 9:30am Worship 10:45am Youth Choir (6th – 12th grades) 4:30pm Youth Group 5:30–7pm, Handbells 6pm WEDNESDAY Children’s Choir & Activities 4–5:45pm Adult Choir 7pm Fountain Avenue United Methodist – 270.443.1724 SUNDAY Fellowship 9am Sunday School for all ages, 9:45am Worship & Children’s Church (ages 4–9) 10:45am. Communion Service; FIRST SUNDAY of each month. Nursery provided for birth – age 3. Evening Services 6pm; MONDAY & THURSDAY Quilting Group 9:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm ($5/call for reservation by noon Tuesday) Program & youth activities 6pm Choir 6:30pm. Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270.444.6598 or 1.866.733.7245 Paducah: 1200 Broadway • Calvert City: 109 Main St SUNDAY Worship 9:30 & 11am Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah – 270.534.1900 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 10:15am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Worship 6pm Gospel Mission Worship Center 270.898.3613 6905 Benton Rd Paducah gospelmissionworship.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am, Morning Service 10:45am, Evening Service 5:30pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm Grace Bible Church 270.554.0808 SUNDAY Celebration Service 9:45am. Potluck following service. WEDNESDAY Service 6:30pm Grace Episcopal Church 270.443.1363 820 Broadway gracepaducah.net grachurch@hotmail.com SUNDAY Holy Eucharist 7:30am & 9:45am 8 Christian Formation 11:15am TUESDAY Centering Prayer 8am WEDNESDAY Bible Study 10:30am • Holy Eucharist 12pm Harmony Baptist Church 270.488.3115 9215 Ogden Landing Rd harmonypastor@gmail.com SUNDAY 10am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship & Children’s Church, 5:30pm AWANA, 6pm Evening Worship WEDNESDAY 7am Prayer & Praise, Bible Buddies
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Heartland Worship Center – 270.534.1400 SUNDAY Sunday School 8, 9:15
& 10:45am Sunday Services 9:30, 10:45am & 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm Children’s Activities 6pm Middle/High School, 6–8pm Divorce Care 6:30pm. Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.554.3572 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Worship 10:45am Youth & Evening Worship 6pm. WEDNESDAY Youth 6pm, Bible Study 6pm Hillcrest Baptist Church – 270.217.2796 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Services 10am & 5pm; MONDAY– FRIDAY Hillcrest Preschool; THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Family Movie Night House of Hope Ministries - 270.933.1069 hohmin.org • Pastor Michael Pryor SUNDAY 9:30–10:15am Purpose Driven Life Class & Sunday School 11am Worship Service; WEDNESDAY 6:30–7:15pm Midweek Fill–up Service
Lone Oak First Baptist Church 270.554.1441 • loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY Sunday School 7:30am Morning Worship 8:30am, 9:45am & 11am Sunday School 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am & 6pm Evening Worship 6:30pm; Wednesday Children’s Choir 5:45pm Middle & High School Choir 6pm Prayer Meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra 6:30pm Lone Oak United Methodist Church • 270.554.1272 loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY Contemporary Service 8am Fellowship in Narthex 9am, Sunday School 9:15am Traditional Service 10:30am Nursery Available 9–11:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm Bible Study 6pm Bell Choir 6pm Chancel Choir 7pm
Immanuel Baptist Church – 270.443.5306 SUNDAY Prayer 9am Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Shepherd’s Table Dinner Food served from 4:50– 5:30pm. $5 for adults & $3 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Mission Friends & Children’s Choir & Handbells/Chimes) 5:45–7pm Youth Group (Grades 6–12) 5:45–7pm. Discipleship Groups Faith & Fiction – Last; THURSDAYS 7pm. Morning Study Group 6:30am–noon 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Service Opportunities Mission Meal for River City at 6pm Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer – 270.898.9875 SUNDAY Morning Worship 10am. Evening Worship 6pm. THURSDAY Evening Service. 6:30pm. The Journey Church Calloway County 3rd Floor Curris Center (Chestnut St, Murray) SUNDAY Service Times 9:30am & 11am The Journey Church Marshall County 198 Old Symsonia Road, Benton SUNDAY Service Time 11am Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive SUNDAY Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Living Word Pentecostal Church 270.575.3477 SUNDAY Morning Sunday School/Worship 10am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Bus Ministry call 270.564.5706 or 270.210.9086 Lone Oak Church of Christ 270.554.2511 loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY Worship 10am Sunday School 9am Evening Service 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm
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Lovelaceville United Methodist Church 143 N Broadway, Lovelaceville SUNDAY School 10am Worship Service 11am Sunday Evening Service 6pm 1ST SUNDAY of the month communion is held. Lutheran Church of the Cross – 618.524.4628 2601 North Ave, Metropolis SUNDAY School 9am Worship Service 10am; 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Holy Communion Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church 270.443.3689 • margarethank.org SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Service 6pm
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McKendree United Methodist Church 270.488.3770 or 270.488.2444 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship 10:30am Youth & Children Activities 4:30pm Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm ; 3RD SATURDAY Senior Citizens Social Dinner 4:30–6pm. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 10am–3pm SATURDAY 9am–Noon. Clothes Closet Open. Most items 25 cents to $1.
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Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian – 270.488.2588 SUNDAY Donuts & Coffee 9am Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Meal 5:30pm Bible Study (all ages) 6:15pm
Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.898.2630 or 270.350.7262 Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study 6pm. Oaklawn Baptist Church – 270.442.1513 oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am & 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm God’s Children 7pm Olivet Baptist Church – 270.442.3267 office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY 9am Sunday School 10am Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K) 5:45pm Awana For Kids (ages 2–6th grade) 6pm Evening Worship WEDNESDAY 6:30pm Bible Studies for ages 2– Adult Open Door Baptist Church – 270.443.6522 theopendoorbaptistchurch.com • 227 Farley Place, Paducah Pastor – Mark Armstrong, pastor@theopendoorbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY School 10am Morning Worship & Children’s Church 11am Evening 6pm WEDNESDAY 7pm. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office. Pathway Baptist Church – 270.395.5683 pathwaybaptist.org • 229 W. 5th Avenue, Calvert City SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:30am Evening Services Adults, Youth & Children 6pm WEDNESDAY Adult Prayer, Bible Study 6:30pm Awana for children 2 years old–6th grade 6:30pm (during school year) Youth Service 6:30pm THURSDAY Grief Share 6:30pm Monthly Men’s Meetings and Ladies Connect
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Dominick “Nick” (6/2003) is a young man who enjoys listening to classic rock; the Beatles are his favorite. He LOVES video games and watching Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney SD, and NickToons. Weekends and spending time with family are the things that make him the happiest! He loves to eat roast, potatoes, lo and carrots, but NOT fish, onions, or mushrooms. Nick thinks he might like to pursue a career as a paramedic or a firefighter one day. His biggest worry is losing contact with his biological siblings. He thinks it would be AWESOME to have a brother near his age. Nick requested that his adoptive family be one that is completely free from abuse or “incidents”. He deserves a family that will love him, treat him with respect, and be there for him as he launches into adulthood. He also needs a family willing to help him maintain a relationship with his twin sister who is being adopted separate from him. If that family is yours please don’t delay and call today! For more information about Dominick, please contact Willa Suggs at 270.965.5246 or Willa.Suggs@ky.gov. SNAP is the Special Needs Adoption Program within the Department for Community Based Services that operates statewide to recruit families to adopt and/or foster Kentucky’s waiting children.
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Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church 618.564.2616 Contact Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com SUNDAY Sunday School 10am Worship 11am Evening Worship 6pm Youth Group 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm, Junior Youth Group 6:30pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church 270.554.0518 mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am Worship 10am & 6:30pm WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30pm New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 270.898.9664 SUNDAY Worship Service 10:30am New Geneva Community Church, Paducah – 270.443.8866 ngccarp.org SUNDAY 10am Worship 11:30am, Intergenerational Bible Study meal following; TUESDAY Women’s Ministry 7pm; THURSDAY Men’s Ministry 5:30pm & 6:45pm; TUESDAY–FRIDAY Biblical counseling available by appointment New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.554.0473 7680 New Hope Road, Paducah • Pastor: Curtis Franklin, brocurtis@kybiz.net • Youth Pastor: Dusty Shull SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Youth & Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm. For youth information, contact the River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers 270.978.1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 270.442.1000 1110 North 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY Explorer Hour 9:30am Worship 11am 1ST SUNDAY Lord Supper WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm 1ST WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 6pm The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center –270.928.9905 pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am Worship 10:45am Evening 6pm WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm Reidland Baptist Church – 270.898.6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • reidlandbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY 9am Sunday School (classes for all ages) Morning Worship Service 10:10am Children’s Church/Junior Church (ages 3 - 5th grade) 5:30–7pm. Choir Practice 5–6:15pm Mission Friends (Age 3–Kindergarten) Children In Action (1st–5th Grade) 5–7pm Youth 6:30pm Adult Bible Study TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30am Early Learning & Pre–K Program WEDNESDAY TeamKID (ages 3–5th grade), 6–7:30pm Youth (grades 6–12), 6–7:45pm Prayer & Adult Bible Study 6:30pm Nursery provided for all services & Sunday school. Reidland Christian Church – 270.898.3904 reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 6pm Bible study WEDNESDAY 6pm Family Meal 7pm Bible Study for Children/Adults
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Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church – 270.898.3010 5320 Kentucky Dam Road, Paducah SATURDAY Sabbath School 9:30am Worship Service 11am 1ST SABBATH OF EACH MONTH following worship service a FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Reidland United Methodist – 270.217.0400 Faithweaver Friends preschool-6th grade WEDNESDAYS 5:157:30pm Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. Rosary Chapel Catholic Church – 270.444.6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule WEDNESDAY 6pm SUNDAY 10:30am Spring Bayou Baptist Church – Kevil– 270.462.3014 springbayou.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship & WeeWorship 10:45am; Awana Program 5pm Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Evening 7pm Southland Baptist Temple – 270.444.9678 southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY 7–9am Topper’s Gospel Show (WKYQ) 9:45am Sunday School 10:45am Worship Service, KidzAlive (3–5th grade) 6pm Evening Service WEDNESDAY 10am–3pm Mission Room Open 4:30-6pm Evening Meal 6:30-8pm AWANA (2–6th grade) The Light (7th–12th grade) 6:45pm Adult Bible Classes St. Anthony of Paduah Catholic Church, Grand Rivers 270.395.4727 • stpiusx.us Mass Schedule WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 8am
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church – 270.442.1923 stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY–FRIDAY 12pm SATURDAY 5pm; SUNDAY 8:30 &11am. An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever reason – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God & the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions & an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270.559.4606 for information, without obligation. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 270.554.3810 stjohn–theevangelist.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY–SATURDAY 7:30am SATURDAY 5am SUNDAY 7:30am & 9am St. Matthew Lutheran Church 270.442.8294 SUNDAY 9:30am Worship 1st & 3rd SUNDAY Potluck and Education 5pm St. Paul Lutheran Church 270.442.8343 SUNDAY Worship 8 & 10:45am Bible Study & Sunday School 9:30am The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320am & WKYX 570am each Sunday at 6pm Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church.
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Temple Israel – 270.442.4104 templeisrael.us FRIDAY Lay–led Services 5:30pm Rabbi–led Services 7pm
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THE CARSON CENTER Cirque Zuma Zuma. May 13, 6:30pm
Derby Party. May 7, 1-6pm
Vintner's Dinner. May 19, 6:30pm
Woman in Gold. May 9, 6:30pm
Fridays @ 5. May 20, 5pm
Too Late. May 13-17
Charlie Daniels Band. May 20, 7:15pm
Movies for Me: Charlotte's Web. May 14, 4pm
MAIDEN ALLEY The Witch. through May 2
MAIDEN ALLEY CONT'D
Spaceballs. May 18, 7pm Everybody Wants Some. May 21-24
NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM Volunteer Meetings. 1ST THURSDAY each month. 2pm New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2016: New York Beauty. through May 10 The Pieced Empire: Antique New York Beauty Quilts. May 10
Blue Velvet. thru May 3,
Breaking Away. May 22, 4pm
Gala of the Unexpected. through July 12
Music @ Mac: The Thermals. May 4, 8pm
Eye in the Sky. May 27-31
12th Quilt Japan. May 13-August 9
Music @ Mac: Whiskey Shivers. May 4, 8pm
MARKET HOUSE THEATRE Love, Loss & What I Wore. May 8 1pm
PADUCAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Encore Series Performance: Spring Youth Showcase Concert. The Carson Center. May 15. 3pm
Hello, My Name is Doris. May 6, 8, & 10
Comedy Club. May 21, 7:30-9:30pm
One awesome week this summer, experience that lasts a lifetime.
Paducah Symphony Orchestra
760 Broadway • 270.444.0065 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm paducahsymphony.org
The Carson Center 100 Kentucky Avenue 270.450.4444 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm thecarsoncenter.org
Market House Theatre 132 Market House Square 270.444.6828 Hours: M-F 12-5pm markethousetheatre.org
Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway • 270.442.2453 Hours: T-S 10am-5pm Sun 12-4pm theyeiser.org
River Discovery Center
Summer Music Camp June 20-24
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8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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117 S. Water Street 270.575.9958 riverdiscoverycenter.org
National Quilt Museum
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Maiden Alley Cinema 112 Maiden Alley 270.442.7723 maidenalleycinema.org
$125 Early Bird Registration by May 13
PSO Grades 4-12 (includes lunch & t-shirt)
Paducah School of Art & Design
All-State Choir Audition Music to be taught to 10th-12th grades
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Trinity United Methodist Church – 270.534.9516 facebook.com/TUMCPaducah • office@trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am TUESDAY Women’s Bible Study 9–11am (TUMC) & 6–8pm (offsite) WEDNESDAY Awana (2yr old–5th Grade) 5–6:45pm Youth (6th–12 grade) 5:30–6:45pm Choir 6–7pm Twelve Oaks Baptist Church – 270.554.4634 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 8,10 & 10:45am WEDNESDAY Awana 5:30–7pm, Mid–Week Service 6pm United Central Presbyterian Church – 270.442.6414 unitedcentralpres.org • info@unitedcentralpres.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted. United Church of Paducah – 270.442.3722 uccpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship celebration 10am Coffee & refreshments 11– 11:20am Christian Education until Noon.
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Waldo Baptist Church – 618.564.2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Morning Worship Service 10am Evening Worship Service 6am WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal Ministry 5:30pm Mid–Week Service 7pm Way of Christ Bible Fellowship Church – 270.575.0039 Pastor Louis Moore facebook.com/pages/Way-of-Christ-Bible-Fellowship SUNDAY Morning Prayer Meeting 8:30am Morning Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:30am WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 5:30pm Adult Bible Study & Prayer 6:30pm West End Baptist Church – 270.443.1043 SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:30pm Call church office by Noon to reserve your spot. TUESDAY Children/Youth Bible Study & Adult Prayer Service 6:30pm Westminster Presbyterian Church – 270.443.2919 westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship 10:15am Women’s Circle Bible Study 2ND WEDNESDAYS 1pm
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World Harvest Church – 270.442.8949 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah • Pastor: Dr. Chris Cody SUNDAY 9:45-10:15am Corporate Prayer 10:30am Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7pm Worship Service THURSDAY 8:45-10am Corporate Prayer Woodlawn Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.442.7713 3402 Benton Road woodlawnchurch@live.com • Facebook/woodlawnchurch SUNDAY 9:45-10:15am Corporate Prayer 10:30am Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7pm Worship Service THURSDAY 8:45-10am Corporate Prayer Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 270.442.6414 zioncpcinfo@gmail.com • sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/ SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am, Morning Worship 10:45am, Youth and Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Children 6:15pm (during school year), Youth 6pm, Bible Study 6:30pm
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ON-GOING COMMUNITY EVENTS & NOTICES FREE Commander’s Coffee. WEDNESDAYS Have coffee & donuts with the Commander and officers as well as see a Chapter Service Officer to resolve VA disability issues. Disabled American Veterans. 8am-12pm 270.444.9808 The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the 1ST WEDNESDAYS. For information: 270.236.2317, 270.753.8910 or visit kentucky. sierraclub.org. FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. Call Karen Jones at 270.206.8690 for more information. omnivisions.com Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador... First timer? It’s okay! Don’t be afraid to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience! For more information, please call 270.933.1250 or visit starfishorphanministry.org. Love Books & Love Bikes? Check–out books; check–out a bike lock! Something good to know – the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don’t have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk & check out a lock. mclib.net American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. 2ND MONDAYS at 6pm. Western Kentucky Chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support our area counties, call 270.442.3575 for more information. redcross.org. FREE Homebound Service. Are you a “homebound” book lover? If you are elderly, critically ill, or temporarily unable to come to the McCracken County Public Library, you may be able to have the books come to you! The library is offering Homebound Service to those who qualify. Residents of Paducah & McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library & having an application sent to them by mail or by going online to mclib.net/homebound & clicking on the application site. Materials can be mailed to private homes. Those in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or hospitals may receive materials by hand delivery from the staff. Questions, call 270.442.2510 ext. 118. McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions at PetSmart. 3RD WEDNESDAYS 10am–5pm. mccrackenhumane.org Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries. 1200 Jefferson St. Volunteers (age 14 & older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who’s hungry. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY–FRIDAY. Financial support also welcomed! For more info, call 270.575.3400 or visit community-ministries.org. Kentucky Wing Civil Air Patrol – National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road TUESDAYS 6pm. Offering lessons in aviation & aerospace principles, along with teamwork & leadership training. Members often participate in rescue & disaster relief missions. For more info, call 270.331.1750, visit kywgcap.org or email kycap201@ calldialog.net.
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FREE GED Classes WKCTC, 8am–4:30pm at Anderson Technical Building & at KY Oaks Mall 10am-6pm. To register, call 270.534.3451. westkentucky.kctcs.edu.
FREE GED Classes Livingston County Adult & Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Avenue, Smithland. Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, & ESL. For more info call 270.928.3777. Ballard–Carlisle Historical & Genealogy Society Meets the 4TH SUNDAYS, 2pm at the Ballard–Carlisle Historical & Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th St. in Wickliffe. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open FRIDAY 8am–4pm For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270.642.2187. Ballard County Cemetery Road Meets the 1ST THURSDAYS 5pm at Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270.210.3538. Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY, 8:30am–4pm Extended hours on TUESDAYS until 8pm. Call 270.928.3777 FREE meals served. Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY, 11am–1pm. For more, call Marcella Perkins, 270.705.3402. Paducah Cooperative Ministry 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, & stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am–Noon & 1–4pm. 270.442.6795. paducahcoopministry.org. Agents of Nature. EVERYDAY LBL Nature Station. 10am–5pm. Visitors to Land Between The Lakes can experience the Woodlands Nature Station & surrounding trails in a whole new way. The mobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes & complete fun educational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5 mile route. landbetweenthelakes.us agentsofdiscovery.net Cans for the Cross. 1ST SATURDAYS. Aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10am. Muay Thai Kickboxing. MONDAYS Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy. 6:30pm. atmosphereacademy.com American Disaster Action Team (DAT) 2ND MONDAYS monthly meetings. 6:30pm. Chapter building. 270.442.3575. Book Club. 3RD MONDAYS Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10am. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we’re reading, 270.444.0044 Matters of Life Forum. 2ND THURSDAYS McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu FREE L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 1ST SUNDAYS 6–7pm. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. Contact 270.575.3823. FREE meal Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. SUNDAYS Noon–1pm at Broadway UMC (270.443.2401). 3–4:30pm at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (270.442.8621). No questions asked. FREE Mothering Through Breastfeeding. 2ND TUESDAYS 10am at Grace Episcopal Church. This parenting support group is open to all pregnant and nursing mothers and their children. 270.443.2373 or 270.442.4891. River City Singles MONDAY Evening Dance Carroll Convention Center 7–11pm. $6.
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Zonta Club of Paducah 2ND TUESDAYS 6pm. Shandies. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. 270.444.0664 facebook.com/ZontaClubOfPaducah
Adult Ballroom Dance Party FRIDAYS 8–10pm. $7 cover charge Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 270.442.8321
Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270.210.8298.
FREE meals Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. SATURDAYS 11am.– 1pm. at Holy House of Prayer. 270.443.1724. Open to everyone.
Paducah Community Chorus First Christian Church. TUESDAYS 7pm. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Call 270.443.8251 or email at jnatpat@comcast.net.
Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theater. SATURDAYS 2pm matinée, 7pm evening show. Concessions available, games before the show.
Preschool Play-date. Paducah Regional Sports Plex. MONDAYS 11– 1pm . Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at plexsports.net
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Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325 Fisher road. TUESDAYS 6am . Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner and intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270.217.0150.
Story Hour Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. For more, call 618.524.4312. E–Reader classes THURSDAYS Led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library. Charitable Bingo Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow. THURSDAYS For more information, call 270.665.9844. Night Moves Dance Club American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. THURSDAYS 6-9pm, line dancing and couple’s classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 270.442.3186. Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 THURSDAYS 12–1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270.703.2700 for more info. Paducah Writer’s Group. FRIDAYS 8pm. Hear some of the area’s most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse.
The McCracken County Preschool Head Start Office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2016/2017 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before August 1, 2016 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children must also reside in the McCracken County school district. Please call the McCracken County Preschool/Head Start office at 270.538.4041 to schedule an appointment.
CAMPS, CLASSES & EDUCATION FREE Chess Club Murray Public Library. MONDAYS 5:30-7:30pm Paducah Parks Services offers Classes for Children, Teens, & Adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, & dance. For details, call 270.444.8508 or visit paducahky.gov Intermediate Digital Photography. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. TUESDAYS. 6-8:30pm. $115. Bring own digital camera(not a point and shoot) westkentucky.kctcs.edu
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Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5–8pm on MONDAYS, 9am-3pm on SATURDAYS. Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270.575.2229 to register.
appointment or information, call 270.442.8993. Informal Coffee Group. MONDAY–FRIDAY Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street & Kirchoff’s Bakery locations. 9am. Hot Lunches. MONDAY–FRIDAY Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Exercise Classes for Seniors MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center. 10–11am. 270.443.8579 Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool. MONDAY – FRIDAY Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10am. $25 per month. Call 270.443.1778 for more info. FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAYS Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579
Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. FRIDAYS 7–9:30pm. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one. AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time. For more, call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270.554.1915.
ON-GOING DANCE, FITNESS & SPORTS Cardio Tennis Play Tennis. Get Fit! MONDAY–WEDNESDAY 9-10am and WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:30pm. rowtontennis.com Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. MONDAY–FRIDAY 6am. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270.442.0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com. FREE Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6–7pm. For more information, call 270.444.8508. FREE Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. Ages 5–15. TUESDAYS 6–7pm. 270.444.8508. Kids’ Kickboxing. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 5–5:50pm. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270.564.5804. Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 5am. 8 mile run. Table Tennis. THURSDAYS Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5–6pm. $25. 270.444.8508.
ON-GOING EVENTS FOR SENIORS Super Seniors at First Christian Church of Paducah. 1ST MONDAYS Call 270.443.8251 for information. McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. WEDNESDAYS adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm. mccrackenhumane.org Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area Development District for more information at 877.352.5183 or visit purchaseadd.org. Senior Citizens Social Dinner & Games. 3RD SATURDAYS McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30-6pm. 270.488.3770. Senior Medicare Patrol 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS at the Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For an
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FREE Line Dancing Classes. TUESDAYS Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30pm. FREE. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579. Walk with Ease. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 1111:30am. Six-week fitness program shown to help reduce pain and improve health. Supported by the Arthritis Foundation. Must be 60 years of age or older. Call 270.442.8993 or 270.443.8579 for information. FREE Bible Study & Lunch. 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS Broadway Church of Christ. 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 FREE Beginning Crochet and Quilting. TUESDAY Senior Citizens Center. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543.
ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE Adoption Support Group Concord United Methodist Church. 2ND THURSDAYS. 6–7:30pm Free to participate. Dinner & childcare provided. Licensed marriage & family therapist Chris Trout to facilitate. For more information or to sign up, contact Shannon Wilson, 270.331.3344. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) – Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah and the LAST MONDAY of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory
(across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield. Both meetings are held from 6–8pm. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe at 270.994.2466 or tammydeboe@ newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead at 502.558.6846 or raka1214@ yahoo.com. BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care – Benchmark Family Services, Inc, established in 1994, is a private, faith–based, non–profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out–of–home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7 emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster children when needed, premium financial compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at 270.408.1361. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky’s youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule, 24-hour crisis intervention/ support, access to on staff mental health professionals, ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided, respite, incentives, daily reimbursements paid twice monthly, case managers for every home, staff cell phone numbers, and unmatched foster
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CHILD PROTECTION & CRISIS SERVICES Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E” 270.443.6071, ext. 5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center. We provides FREE services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy, legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah, Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region. Our 24-hour crisis line number is 1.800.928.7273 and our office number is 270.928.4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools, clubs, churches, and other groups. We need volunteers for our 24-hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270.534.4422.
CHILDREN'S & TEEN GROUPS Boy Scout Troop 1 Grace Episcopal Church. 270.559.1515. Looking for long Lost Scouts Visit scoutingfriends.org or call 270.554.5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings kyanags.org and gskentuckiana.org.
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service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program, and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region. Its services include professional development programs for teachers, regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers, and informational and assessment services to parents. For more, contact Dr. Joy Navan, 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. MONDAYS 2:30–4:30pm. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equipment. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne–Smith at 270.928.4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call Carrie Bullock at 618.638.3289. Parent support group meetings on the 1ST TUESDAY of August,
Prenatal Care • Yearly Exams • Infertility Gynecological Surgery • Menopausal Medicine Alt. Hormone Replacement • Aesthetic Services 4-D In-Office Ultrasound • High Risk Obstetrics Dr. Anunciato would like to welcome Meghan Lee, Nurse Practitioner. Our addition will provide shorter wait times for appointments and convenience for you.
KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, play-dates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com
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October, December, March, & May at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park. Wickliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11ad. Activities include tour guiding, educational programs, greeting visitors, outdoor landscaping and other help. 270.335.3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming Trail hiking, animal discovery, children’s activities, planetarium programming and more. Weekday and weekend listings. 270.924.2020. lbl.org McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172 Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270.508.0622 if you have any questions or visit cci–exchange.com for more information.
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Kentucky Regional Poison Center – Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1.800.222. 1222 The Merryman House. Providing FREE services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services,
and housing counseling. 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001. merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential.
Healthy Grieving Group. MONDAYS (except holidays). Paducah Lourdes North Plaza, 5pm. 270.415.3636
Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801.
Grief Support Lunch. 1ST TUESDAYS Luke’s Truckstop, Arlington. 11:30am. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@lourdes–pad.org. 270.415.3607.
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GriefShare. WEDNESDAYS First Baptist Church, 6pm A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Each meeting is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement & help whenever you begin. char.angles@yahoo.com 270.442.2728 Grief Support. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 5–9pm. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at 270.898.8796. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. 1ST THURSDAYS except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8am. Call for info 270.415.3632. Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers: Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1.800.870.7460 or 270.415.3640. Now & Beyond Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6–8am. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796 or 270.534.4200.
Survivors of Suicide support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Ln. Contact: 270.442.3722 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6-8pm. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796.
MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDERS Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS 5:30pm. Meets in the Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 270.564.5879 Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers: Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1.800.870.7460 or 270.415.3640. Meetings are MONDAYS (except holidays) in the Behavioral Health meeting Room (adjacent to the ER). Lourdes Hospital has meetings and support groups on: Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer, Colitis and Crohn's, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Huntington's, Pancreatic Cancer, Joint Replacement, Caregiver and Grief support, Overeating, and Amputees. Call 270.444.2444 or eLourdes.com/classeseventssupportgroups.asp Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Breast Feeding, Childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & more. Call 270.575.2229 or baptisthealthkentucky.com/paducah. Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270.442.1166 in Paducah or 618.524.5730 in Metropolis. St. Nicholas Free Clinic St. Nicholas Foundation is a program that provides free primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult working 15 hours or more and fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for household income qualify for St. Nicholas. Located at 1901 Kentucky Ave in Paducah. To see if you qualify, stop by or call the clinic at 270.575.3247. Clinic Hours: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8am-5pm. (To make a donation, please contact the St. Nicholas Foundation office directly at 270.408.4828 or stnicholasfamilyclinic@gmail.com. St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store A volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing, furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week TUESDAY-FRIDAY 10am–3pm and Saturday 9am–1pm). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Budget Store phone number: 270.442.9351; Help Line phone number:
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270.575.1008; E–mail stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health Provides service in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24–hr. crisis hotline, 800.592. 3980. Call the office, 270.442.7121, to find out more. Martha’s Vineyard A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly. If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 270.575.0021. Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am–Noon for food distribution and to receive non–perishable donations. Need Spaghetti’os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270.665.5551.
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Art Guild of Paducah 1ST TUESDAYS 6pm. McCracken County Public Library. For more info, call Carol at 270.554.4803 or 270.210.1465, or Melanie at 270.331.3087. Senior Pastor Bible Study. THURSDAYS at 11am at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 270.443.2401. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings US Bank Bldg. 4th & Broadway. 5th floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270.441.7611 dreamfactory.com Master Food Volunteer (MFV) Training. THURSDAYS 10am-1pm. McCracken County Cooperative Extension. Provides a foundation of knowledge to volunteers in the subject areas of food safety, food
science, food preparation & food preservation. The program allows people with interests in food, cooking & nutrition to take their expertise to a higher level while developing new avenues for helping in the community. mccracken.ca.uky.edu Hearts for Babies. The group makes layettes for under–privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1ST WEDNESDAY of every month from 10am–2pm at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270.554.3818 Paducah Chess Club SATURDAY 1–4pm, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English’s Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway. Paducah Photographer’s Club. Meets 1ST MONDAYS. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30–8:30pm. Whether you’re a new hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! For more info, contact mikewurth@comcast.net
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La Leche League of Kentucky– All breastfeeding mothers and mothers–to–be interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAYS at 10am, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 270.534.0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 270.744.0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3RD MONDAYS. 10:30am. McCracken County
Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 270.349.3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com
visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the 1ST WEDNESDAYS
Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – A Christian–based group of other military wives. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: wivesoffaith. org/groups/ western–kentucky–wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you’re interested or would like more information.
Paducah/River City Business & Professional Women (BPW). 2ND TUESDAYS at noon at the County Club of Paducah. 270.442.7636. paducahrivercitybpw@yahoo.com
SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS The 40/50 Group Meeting 1ST & 3RD MONDAYS at area restaurants to plan events and socialize. 4050group.blogspot.com ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles. Whether members are men, women, divorced, widowed, never married, just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the second SATURDAYS & 4TH FRIDAYS. accesschristiansingles. blogspot.com/
Paducah Business & Professional Women (BPW) 2ND TUESDAYS 5:30–7pm. McCracken County Public Library. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270.442.7636. Paducah–Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. 3RD TUESDAYS 5:30pm. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270.575.6624. geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Walker Hall.
Downtown Kiwanis Club. Broadway United Methodist Church, THURSDAYS, Noon–1pm. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service–oriented gatherings. Email Chuck. Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Families on the Spectrum 1ST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6–8pm Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Four Rivers Society for Human Resource The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, 1ST WEDNESDAYS. For information: 270.236.2317 or 270.753.8910. Lone Oak Kiwanis 1ST, 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Rd, 7am. We welcome
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Paducah Rotaract Club. 1ST MONDAYS at 6pm. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18–30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club. WEDNESDAYS for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. South Paducah Kiwanis – 1640 S 6th St, THURSDAYS 7–8am. The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group’s mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Toastmasters Club. MSU Paducah Regional Campus, Room 224, THURSDAYS Noon–1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. 270.703.2700 Zonta Club of Paducah. 2ND TUESDAYS 6pm. Advancing the status of women world–wide through service and advocacy. 270.366.6183
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History of the Mounds Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is the archaeological site of a prehistoric Native American village of the Mississippian mound builders. Located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi river, the village was occupied from about 1100 AD to 1350 AD. The Mississippians built a complex settlement with permanent houses and earthen mounds situated around a central plaza. They farmed the river bottoms and participated in a vast trade network. They also buried their dead here with dignity and respect. After the 1300s the Mississippians at Wickliffe Mounds abandoned the village.
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Early settlers to the region probably knew about the mounds at this site, but made little mention of it. In 1888 the site was surveyed and Colonel Fain W. King, a Paducah lumber magnate and relic collector, purchased the site and began excavating the mounds. King directed excavations from 1932 until 1939. Some of their excavations followed proper archaeological techniques, but their field notes and other records have disappeared. In 1946, the Kings donated the site to Western Baptist Hospital. The Western Baptist Hospital owned it until 1983.
Archaeology Day Camp at Wickliffe Mounds By Amy Noles
In recognition of the scientific importance and the educational potential of the mounds, Western Baptist Hospital donated the site to Murray State University (MSU) in 1983. MSU reorganized the site, calling it the Wickliffe Mounds Research Center and set out to accurately understand, interpret and preserve the site with archaeologists and museum personnel in charge. Beginning in 1984, they conducted small scale excavations and archaeological laboratory research at Wickliffe Mounds.
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t's that time of the year again when the kids will be out of school for the summer and parents are scrambling to find educational, yet fun activities for them to participate in. One of the many excellent offerings comes to us from our friends next door in Ballard County. Educational Excavating Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is offering in a unique opportunity for children interested in history and archaeology this summer. The park’s Archaeology Day Camp will provide children a hands-on learning experience about the archaeology from the Mississippian Native American culture. The day camp will offer activities such as guided tours of the site, making clay pots, beaded necklaces, experiencing a simulated archaeological dig and replica artifact analysis, playing Native American games and demonstrations of primitive technology at a kid’s level. Archaeologist for a Day "Kids Camp at Wickliffe Mounds is a fun, educational way to present the basic concepts of archaeology, at a kids’ level,” explained park manager, Carla Hildebrand. We teach kids about the methods used by archaeologists to explore cultures from the past, and the importance of preservation of archaeological sites such as the Wickliffe Mounds, to future generations. Kids get to make and take home a craft such as pottery. By making that pottery with their own hands it gives them an idea of how Native Americans of the Mississippian culture made and used similar items.”
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“At the end of each session, we have an award ceremony where campers earn their Jr. Archaeologist certificate,” explained Hildebrand. “Parents can watch their child get the award. We hope to instill an appreciation of Native American culture and protecting archaeological sites as well as providing a memorable positive experience for each child.”
Four Camps There are four one-day camp sessions, all scheduled on Thursdays: Camp I is June 23, 2016; Camp II is June 30; Camp III is July 7; and Camp IV is July 14. Day camp is for children aged 9-12 and time is 9am to 3pm. Drop-off begins at 8:45am and pickup is no later than 3:30pm. Children need to bring a sack lunch and one snack to camp each day and dress for outdoor weather. Parents are provided an informational packet at time of registration. The cost of each Archaeology Adventure Day Camp is $25 per child (this includes materials, camp T-shirt, certificate and a family season pass to Wickliffe Mounds). To register your child for one of the camp sessions, call Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site at 270.335.3681 or email Carla.Hildebrand@ky.gov. Registration is limited to 10 children per session, so sign up early to guarantee your spot. Registration deadline is the Friday before each session.
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The Oldest Indigenous Musical Tradition in the Nation By Amy Noles
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he Big Singing event has been going on in Benton, for over a century. While it is celebrating its 133rd year, the message is still the same; bringing people together with song. The Society for the Preservation of Southern Harmony Singing meets at the Marshall County Courthouse – and they sing the traditional way. The Oldest in the Nation The National Music Council designated Benton's Big Singing as "the oldest indigenous musical tradition in the nation." In her 1987 PhD dissertation, Dr. Deborah Carlton Loftis described the annual event, as "the only shape-note singing in Kentucky with a continuous tradition dating from the nineteenth century." Gene Gilliland is the President of the Society for the Preservation of Southern Harmony Singing. (He is also the Assistant Vice President at Community Financial Services Bank.) “Very little has changed over the years in the celebration of Big Singing since it began in 1884,” he told
me. “Although the date has changed a few times for various reasons, the original and usual date is the fourth Sunday in May. People have changed, fashions have changed, its different world out there, but the group still sings the four-shape shape note singing from the 1854 edition of the Southern Harmony and Musical Companion song book.” National Recognition “The Big Singing is a celebration of a unique musical tradition in the nation,” explained Gilliland. It has a very unique place in our nation’s musical history. This was demonstrated by the recognition of the Big Singing at the Smithsonian Institute in 1973. It’s in the Festival of American Folk life. During the week of July 4, 1973, 40 singers, representing the Big Singing in Benton, sang along the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. This same group were presented at the White House as “representatives of America’s oldest indigenous musical tradition.” They were recognized three years later in the nation’s bicentennial celebration when the Big Singing was named a “Landmark of American Music” by the National Music Council, the Kentucky Bicentennial Parade of Music Committee, and the Exxon Corporation. A bronze plaque is mounted in the old Benton courthouse which proclaims: The Big Singing in Benton is the “oldest indigenous musical tradition in the U.S.” Music sung is from the most popular tune book of the 19th century, Southern Harmony by William Walker, and thus maintains performance purity of 16th -18th century folk traditions, including fa-sol-la notation (shape-notes). This award was one of 89 presented in the United States and one of only four awarded in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This Year’s Event The 133rd Big Singing will take place in the Benton old courthouse in the upstairs Fiscal Courtroom on Sunday, May 22. The morning session will begin at 10:30am. A free lunch will be provided at the Woodman of the World building across the street. The afternoon session will go from 1:15pm to around 3:30pm. Practice Makes Perfect However, you can’t easily just ‘show up’ and begin singing this type of music. In this type of music you sing the shape notes (fa, sol, la) in all the parts together before singing the words of the songs. For that reason, practice sessions take place on Monday nights at 7pm at the new CFSB banking center in Benton. These started on April 25. Everyone is encouraged to bring their family, friends, neighbors and fellow church members to be a part of these practices, and then attend this year's 133rd Big Singing. For more information contact Gene Gilliland at 270.527.4616.
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A Brief History ... By Gene Gilliland Adapted from the 1939 Edition of the Southern Harmony and from 1987 Doctoral Dissertation of Deborah Carlton Loftis entitled Big Singing Day in Benton, KY
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n the summer of 1852 James Lemon came with his parents in a covered wagon across the Appalachian Mountains to Marshall County, Kentucky from North Carolina. Tucked away in the wagon was a copy of Southern Harmony, a popular tune book published by William Walker almost 50 years earlier. The Lemons were described as a singing family. James, the child, possessed a fine tenor voice and soon became a teacher of singing schools, and used the Southern Harmony as his text. As James Lemon pursued his business interests in Benton (owning a drug store in 1874 and later a traveling salesman), he missed those singings of his youth which were already fading in popularity. He therefore determined to hold a reunion of Southern Harmony singers in 1884. What started as a single event, with no guarantee for the next year’s meeting, met with such popularity that it began to be considered an annual occasion, with the fourth Sunday in May, the date of that first Singing, set as the permanent date. Though the courthouse was soon established as the regular meeting place, the Singing was held in a variety of places during the early years. People came to Benton by whatever mode of transportation was available. Those who lived in town walked to the courthouse, and those who lived in outlying areas hitched up the wagon or the buggy. Travel to and from Benton was greatly assisted by the railroad company which offered reduced fares and often ran extra trains and coaches to accommodate the crowds. In 1905 it was reported that the morning train from Paducah carried seven coaches “heavily loaded” and about the same number from Paris, Tennessee. In addition, the afternoon train from Paducah pulled 14 “closely packed” coaches. Also in that year it was reported that the railroad sold “3,100 tickets to parties going to the Big Singing.” The special train service continued through the 1920s until the development of automobiles and better roads made travel by rail unnecessary. The Big Singing actually left Marshall County in 1915 when the Marshall County courthouse burned to the ground on December 1914. The following May, the Big Singing was held in the McCracken County courthouse, but the Big Singing has been held in the Marshall County courthouse every year since May 1916. The Big Singing reached its peak in the 1920s and 30s, when the crowds were estimated at 10,000 or more. Many said that people made a special effort to be present for Big Singing even if it was the only time during the year they could get there, because they could see everyone in the county. Travel in those days, even up to World War II, was difficult in Marshall County because the roads were so poor. In the Model T Ford era, the trip from Paducah, 25 miles away, took three hours. The crowds began to diminish during the war.
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Not Hungry THIS Summer Where Students Can Get A Meal When School Is Out By Amy Noles
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or most children, summer means no school. It means they get to enjoy almost three months of not getting up early and no homework. But, while many are excited about this break, there are some children that are not looking forward to being out of school. They rely on the breakfast and lunch provided each day and without it they know it’ll be a long hungry summer. Bridging the Gap The cafeteria at Mayfield High School and other districts in the Purchase Area won’t be empty this summer. More than 1,000 sites in Kentucky provide almost 2 million breakfasts, lunches and snacks to Kentucky children annually through the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP). They are bridging the gap when school is not in session. The best part is that the meals are free.* Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does a child's need for good nutrition. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to help children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need throughout the summer months when they are out of school. Mayfield is participating in the SFSP, and Nutrition Director Leah Holland said it may be the only good meal students get all day. "There are many kids that benefit from the program because they are not going to receive a breakfast or a lunch at home during the summer," Holland told me. Students under 18 from any district in any state can get a free meal at the high school or elementary school. The district has seven feeding sites and Holland said there are plans to add more. "Not only is there a need for children to receive a meal, but a nutritious meal," she told me.
Meals and snacks are also available to persons with disabilities, over age 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. Visit fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks to find a program near you. Need Line/Racers Helping Racers Tonia Casey, Murray-Calloway County Need Line Director, said the summer food programs are really the only options parents have when they are working just to keep the lights on. "The first few weeks the child is out of school, the parents are pretty prepared. But after they are out of school for a week or so, the groceries start getting low," Casey explained. The Need Line is the collection coordinator for another student program, Racers Helping Racers (RHR). Racers Helping Racers Racers Helping Racers is a food pantry open only to students of MSU. Those that are struggling to afford food can get access to whatever they need with their student I.D. Re’Nita Avery-Meriwether, director of the Curris Center and Student Life at MSU, and also founder of Racers Helping Racers explained that they now cover more than food. “In the past, students could only get food products,” Avery-Merriweather explained. “But they can now get a larger variety of products that include feminine products, toothbrushes and toothpaste.” The organization has seen an increase in students using the pantry since it started. “We began this semester by sending out information to all the departments letting them know we provide this service to our students,” Avery-Meriwether told me. Racers Helping Racers has been featured in newspapers and on the television news and word is getting out. Many student organizations get together to donate canned goods and food that will go toward the pantry. The Panhellenic Council, which governs sororities, participate in a feminine product drive each year in support of Racers Helping Racers. “If anyone would like to make donations to the food pantry, they should take it to the Need Line first, since the products are donated through them,” explained Avery-Meriwether. After that Need Line will distribute the products to RHR. The organization is always looking for peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, juices, and canned foods. Racers Helping Racers is located on the second floor of Blackburn Science Building in room 244. The food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm. For more information about the Murray-Calloway County Need line and the RHR programs, and to make donations, please visit needlinefoodproject. com.
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Where to Get Meals Here are the sites and times where these meals will be offered. May 25 to July 29 (Monday through Friday) 11am-12pm. At Plaza Apartments, 405 Babb Drive May 23 to July 29 (Monday through Friday) Breakfast 8:30-9:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm. At Mayfield Elementary School, 1004 Backusburg Road May 25 to July 31 (Monday through Friday) Breakfast 8:30-9:30am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm. At Mayfield High School, 700 Douthitt Street
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Who is eligible to get meals? Children 18 and younger may receive free meals and snacks through SFSP.
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stop sign and looks both ways for cross traffic. Do they respond properly to other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and hazards? Do they stay within the lane, avoids slowing or stopping at appropriate moments and avoids getting lost on familiar routes? By observing the driver and planning ahead, you already may have a good idea about specific areas to address or alternative transportation methods that may be necessary.
Too Old To Drive? The Aging Driver Dilemma By Amy Noles
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randpa clipped a car in a parking lot a few months ago – and then, this week he misjudged his stopping distance and bumped another car at a traffic light. Talking with an older loved one about his/her driving abilities is a sensitive issue. The conversation may be difficult but it’s necessary for their safety and because – well, we’re all getting older. Millions of Senior Drivers As a society, we are aging. The most recent U.S. Census in 2010 found
that more people were 65 or older than in any previous census. The number of Americans 65 or older increased by 15.1 percent between 2000 and 2010. This trend is expected to accelerate as more baby boomers reach retirement. By 2030, about one-fifth of the U.S. population is projected to be 65 or older. By 2050, the number of Americans in the 65-and-older category is expected to total 88.5 million - more than double the 2010 count of 40.2 million. The vast majority of these aging Americans will have driver’s licenses. “We used to say 2030 was far away,” said Elizabeth Head, program coordinator for the Georgia Older Driver Safety Program. “Guess what? It’s not. ”Five years ago, the National Transportation Safety Board conducted a forum on aging drivers; highway and vehicle designs and how they related to the aging population. State programs that were available to provide help that included effective screening programs and a variety of other topics. Panelists offered research showing that most aging drivers didn’t pose a disproportionate crash risk. However, the fatality risk among aging drivers was higher than for younger populations. Smart Choices The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers a resource titled, “How to Understand & Influence Older Drivers.” The guidebook includes a three-step approach for talking with older drivers about safety:
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“The ultimate goal is not to stop driving,” Head said. “The ultimate goal is mobility. We want our older adults to be as mobile as possible for as long as possible. But does mobility always need to involve a vehicle and you being behind the driver’s seat? Not necessarily. So maybe the conversation opener becomes, “Mom and Dad, let’s talk about mobility.” You can’t wait until it’s critical. That the most important thing. The further it is from being an issue, the easier the conversation is going to be.
Their Safety & the Safety of Others Driving represents independence from the time we are teens, and many older drivers are reluctant to give up some of that independence. Be honest, be fair, and be willing to listen to the older driver about strategies that they think might work. It’s not good avoiding the issue of reduced independence. Not talking about it could threaten the safety of the older driver, as well as others who share the road – and those who ride in the car with them. Communicating and working together on an action plan will allow an older driver to maintain his or her independence and stay safe while doing so.
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A Good Place to Start So, it’s time to speak to your parent: You should, of course, approach the conversation with respect. A one-way lecture will not work and it’s important to foster a two-way dialogue. A good way to start is to talk to your parent about what it would be like if a police officer called saying that he/she had been in an accident, and involve the parent in the conversation. Ask them if they’re ever even a little afraid about driving at night, on freeways or other scenarios? They may admit to having concerns or moments when they lack confidence behind the wheel. Didn’t get far with the first conversation – wait a week or so and bring it up again. Check in periodically with your parent about driving and road conditions. Your parent may not always listen to you, but if you make yourself available for the conversation, then it’s more likely to happen. “The good news here is that as we age, we tend to self-limit,” said Head. “So, something that a caregiver might listen for is their loved one talking about how, ‘I can’t go to Suzie’s recital if it’s after 8pm because it’s dark then, and I’m not driving at night anymore.’ That’s a very healthy sign. If they are self-restricting, that’s a nice window to have a conversation.”
Not everyone ages in the same way, so it’s wrong to assume people need to restrict their driving simply because they’ve turned a specific age. One person might notice a decline in driving skills starting at age 65. Another person might be a safe driver past 80.
It’s Not Going to Happen to Me! “We work our whole lives and plan for retirement. Why don’t we also plan for our mobility? When you have a conversation with your loved one about mobility, ask them if they thought about it? Their response may very well be, ‘That’s never going to happen to me.’ Which is actually our biggest challenge; we have to address the concept ‘it will never happen to me.’ But it does. Because we’re all aging - by the second, actually!”
NHSTA recommends gathering information by observing an older adult while driving. Pay attention to whether the driver stops at every
“The goal of the conversation should be changing that culture into one of, ‘Let me make a plan for that.’ If you make some contingency
1. Collect information. 2. Develop a plan of action. 3. Follow through on the plan.
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Time to Talk about Safe Driving As time goes on, more and more adults will need to talk with their parents about safe driving. The solution for some older drivers might be to eliminate or reduce nighttime driving. Others might limit left turns, long-distance trips and other riskier driving scenarios.
plans for mobility, then you can be a lot calmer about things that do happen along the way.
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Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla into the butter mixture. Fold in the flour using a spatula or wooden spoon adding a little milk if needed to get a batter with a soft dropping consistency.
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lifetime ago, I remember attempting to make breakfast for my mother on Mother’s Day. I guess all children try this but as we were a family of cooks, my younger brother, Corey, and I went all out. Our goal was a perfect stack of fluffy pancakes with a side of sausage and maple syrup. It’s funny how your goals and your capabilities don’t always match up when you are very young. A lifetime ago, I remember attempting to make breakfast for my mother on Mother’s Day. I guess all children try this but as we were a family of cooks, my younger brother, Corey, and I went all out. Our goal was a perfect stack of fluffy pancakes with a side of sausage and maple syrup. It’s funny how your goals and your capabilities don’t always match up when you are very young. A Child’s Love The pancakes were all different sizes and some were slightly more or less done than the others. The sausage was a bit pink in the middle. We couldn’t really mess up the syrup as it was in a bottle but it wasn’t actually
maple. That aside, Mom ate most of it as I remember. I must have been all of 10 or 11 years old. My younger brother and I did that for a couple of years. As I grew older, I realized that Mom ate those breakfasts because we prepared them not necessarily because they were actually edible. Since then, we’ve celebrated many a Mother’s Day. Sometimes it’s a meal out or cooking for Mom at home. And to answer your next question, yes my cooking skills have improved somewhat since I was a child. Now I’m approaching the half century mark and have a job here in the Purchase Area, but my mother still lives in Tennessee. Of course we try to visit as often as we can, but unfortunately, I can’t always get back home for Mother’s Day. Fortunately, my brother and his family still live close by and can still cook for Mom and Dad. In fact he attended cooking school and is a bona fide Chef! Mother’s Day - British Style My wife’s children are grown and live in California, so I tend to be the one to celebrate Mother’s Day with her and make her a special meal. My wife is British by birth and the Brits tens to celebrate Mother’s day with a special family lunch or “tea” – and that means a special dessert or “pudding.”
8 oz butter softened 8 oz granulated sugar 4 medium eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract or paste 8 oz self-rising flour Milk, just a little if batter is too thick 1 pint heavy cream for whipping or your favorite whipped cream Fresh blueberries and strawberries or raspberries for decoration Preheat the oven to 3500F. Cut parchment paper to fit the bottom of two cake pans. Grease the pans with butter and then place the paper in the bottom.
Divide the mixture between the cake pans and spread with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and set aside for five minutes, then remove from the pan, peel off the paper and allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack. Whip the cream. Place a layer of whipped cream and fruit on the bottom cake and place the second cake on top. Put a layer of whipped cream and fruit on top. Refrigerate and serve cool or warm to room temperature.
Victoria Sponge One of our favorites is a Victoria Sponge cake. It’s relatively easy to make, only has a few ingredients, and can be decorated with many different things. Karen generally requests that I make it with fresh whipped cream and fruit. We take advantage of whatever fresh berries are in season to add color and a bit of natural sweetness to a light dessert. I’ve also had it with layers of lemon curd or jam and a bit of whipped cream on top. That’s pretty delicious too! Luckily, this is the time of year when fresh strawberries and blueberries are typically in abundance. In a pinch, you can also use blackberries, but they tend to be tart. I suppose you could try any fruit you like even canned. Just remember that some fruits brown when exposed to air, like bananas or apples, so choose wisely. Yogurt Tart If the cake isn’t your thing, you could also make this extremely easy honeyed yogurt tart. The tart is easy to prepare but does require a bit of prep time to allow the yogurt to drain of free liquid. It’s a visually pleasing and delicious dessert when decorated with fresh fruit. I like blueberries but I think raspberries or strawberries would work equally well. So, whether it’s for this Mother’s day or any day, do something special your Mom (or someone who is close to being a Mother to you). Live, Laugh, Love and Eat well my friends.
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Honeyed Yogurt Tart with Blueberries & Crystallized Ginger
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Filling: Place the Greek yogurt in a strainer over a bowl so that the liquid can drain. Leave refrigerated overnight. Place the remaining yogurt solids in a separate bowl and mix with the honey until smooth. Place in refrigerator. Discard the liquid.
2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2-3 Tbsp Honey 12 graham crackers crushed 1 ½ cups (6 to 8 oz) fresh blueberries ¼ cup crystallized ginger cut into small pieces 1 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted 1 large egg white Pinch of salt
A Day to Celebrate Symsonia
Crust: Preheat the oven to 350oF. Place the graham crackers, sugar, salt and ginger in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. With processor running, add the butter and egg white. Process until evenly coated. Using butter or spray oil, grease a 12 inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the crust out evenly over the tart pan and up the sides. The crust will be thin but should not have any cracks. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and cool completely. Assembly: Remove the filling from the refrigerator and stir. Spread the filling inside the cooled crust and top with fresh blueberries. Chill for a few hours before serving to allow crust to moisten a bit from filling. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
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or children, one of the best parts of schools is recess. Getting to go outside and frolic on playground equipment allows children to socialize and work off some of their boundless energy. Kids at Symsonia Elementary in Graves County have been without playground equipment since September 2015. It had to be removed because it wasn’t deemed safe anymore. This year’s Slabtown Festival is dedicated to raising funds for new equipment.
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The 3rd annual Slabtown Festival will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 9am to 4pm in Symsonia. There will be live entertainment, food, shopping vendors, a parade, a 5k run, and many other activities for the whole family. And, the best part is that the money raised while you’re enjoying yourself will help fund that playground! Symsonia Day Symsonia Elementary Principal, Alison Gregory, began the festival as part of her professional growth plan. As the Lead Learner in charge of fostering student success she began collaborating with community partners. With dwindling Support Education Excellence in Kentucky (SEEK), funds, Symsonia Elementary had to find a way to reach out to the community and make up the difference so that it could meet the student’s needs. The Site Base Decision Making Council supported this endeavor and agreed this was an area of need for the school. “The first year it was evident that our library was in need of more current books that appealed to our new generation of students,” explained Gregory. “We contacted area businesses, churches, and community members who all came together to create a "Symsonia Day." The idea was which to bring our community together for the purpose of helping our school and students.” The Festival Gets a Name The committee decided on the name "Slabtown Festival" based on the history of Symsonia which was given the nickname Slabtown years ago. Legend has it when Symsonia had dirt roads and it would rain, the roads became so muddy and full of pot holes that people would have to put wooden slabs down in the road to walk on or drive their wagons over. So, the Slabtown Festival was born! The first Slabtown Festival held in 2014, raised over $5,500 dollars for the new library books.
The Slabtown parade is free to any organization that would like to showcase their team, business, or ‘cause.’ Community members provide music entertainment all day and a car show is free to anyone who wants to ‘strut their stuff.’ The Kidzone is full of inflatables and costs only $5 for all day! There is a dunking booth which features both community members and school staff. The day ends with an auction that is run by a Symsonia native. It’s a great day!” Rain or Shine Last year, the festival’s focus was raising money for classroom technology. “Unfortunately it started raining after the Dust Dash and we only raised about $4,000. All of this money went toward providing classroom technology to enhance students' 21st century skills,” Gregory told me. Gregory told me that this year they do have a "rain plan" so that they can move the entire festival inside the school in case of rain. They anticipate that having a "rain plan" will help with attendance and success of the festival.
You don’t have to live in Graves County to attend this very worthy festival raising money. If you would like more information on this festival or how you can participate, please contact Jeanann Davenport 270.674.4860 or 270.851.3231 or email Alison Gregory at alison. gregory@graves.kyschools.us.
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“We invite area businesses and food vendors to showcase and sell their products while giving the school a percentage of their profits,” Gregory explained. “We also sponsor a 5K Dust Dash which is a fun run that all ages enjoy. At each mile runners are dusted with paint as they dash through Slabtown.
A New Place to Play “This year our Slabtown Festival is more important than ever,” stated Gregory. “In September 2015 our playground was taken down due to faulty equipment. Our students have been without equipment all year. The board has been gracious to give us $16,600 dollars to help with the cost of replacing our playground. However, the cost is over $32,000 - so we must raise at least $16,000 more dollars. All proceeds this year will go toward this lofty goal.”
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Join The Parade! This year’s event is packed full with activities for the entire family. There’s a 5K run along with a Rough Rider Dust Dash in the morning. There’s a parade at 11am, and the inflatable area for the kids opens at its conclusion. In the afternoon, there is a car show, live auction, and a corn hole tournament.
Let’s help keep Symsonia Elementary a great local school with first rate facilities!
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By Evelyn Montgomery Jones, MD, F.A.A.D. by Amy Noles
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ay is Skin Cancer Awareness month and the perfect time to refocus on the overall protection of the skin to combat skin cancer as well as diminish aging of the skin. I am certain that few people outside the medical establishment truly understand the devastating yet totally unnecessary death, scaring, disease burden, aging and economic cost sustained by those who tan. There are three main types of skin cancer: •
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer and rarely ever spreads. The concern with it is that it can become locally aggressive and eventually invade bone, so it is important to remove it surgically when it is found. It is typically a painless flesh colored, slightly pearly or translucent papule. 90 percent of BCC are caused from exposure to ultraviolet light (UV) from the sun or from indoor tanning.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer and is responsible for one-fourth of skin cancer deaths because it can metastasize. It is typically a firm red nodule on the skin with a firm, crusted thickening on the top. 90 percent of them are related to UV light exposure.
salons. Close to 70 percent of these are between 16-29 years old. One time of Indoor tanning before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by at least 59 percent. The first exposure to tanning beds below age 18 increases the risk of melanoma by 75 percent. Melanoma is now the second most common form of cancer in the 15-29 year old age group and is the fastest growing cancer in women 25-29 years old. Tanning When Young Indoor tanning also increases the risk of SCC and BCC 67 percent and 29 percent respectively. Because a young person’s skin is still developing, it makes them even more susceptible to the effects of UV rays. The rate of indoor tanning increases dramatically as high school girls grow older,
Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer being responsible for 75 percent of skin cancer deaths. Melanoma usually arises in a pre-existing mole which exhibits one or more of the following: asymmetry, irregular border, darker color, diameter greater than 6 mm, (A, B, C, D’s of melanoma). The vast majority of mutations (gene changes or errors due to radiation, viruses or other causes) found in Melanoma are caused by UV light exposure. Did You Know… That skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? Melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer, is tied for fifth in incidence in the US and has been rising steadily over the last 30 years. •
All types of tanning increase the risk of skin cancer. As we are moving into the warmer months, the skin must be protected when outdoors. However, indoor tanning has become a significant concern due to the direct connection with increased risk of skin cancer and should be totally avoided. Tanning Statistics On an average day in the US, over one million people tan in tanning
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and lymph node removal. She continued to tan despite strong recommendations to stop but said she just had to be tan. She has now had a recurrence of her melanoma at age 24. UV Light Substance Abuse/Dependence Disorder This patient highlights another aspect of indoor tanning behavior which is particularly disturbing. 70 percent of frequent UV tanners meet the CAGE criteria, for what is being termed UV light substance abuse/ dependence disorder. As with any addictive behavior, the younger one begins indoor tanning, the greater the likelihood of dependence. Skin cancer has increased in incidence for years and is continuing to increase despite the efforts of dermatologists, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Cancer Society to educate the public on the seriousness of skin cancer and the behaviors that dramatically increase the risk. A World Wide Issue The tanning industry promotes incorrect and misleading information about the risks of tanning. The World Health Organization has categorized indoor tanning as a cancer causing agent in the same category as arsenic and cigarette smoking. Brazil and Australia have banned indoor tanning altogether. Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom have banned tanning under age 18. Thirteen states in the U.S. have banned indoor tanning under age 18, and three states have banned indoor tanning under age 17. We must educate ourselves and our loved ones about these concerning behaviors and claim our skin health. Avoid indoor tanning totally. Protect any exposed skin when outdoors with proper use of sunscreen, ultraviolet protective clothing and get yearly skin evaluations by a Dermatologist. from 12.9 percent of ninth graders to 27.2 percent of 12th graders. The largest portion of minors using tanning beds fall into the 16-18 year range. We must stop this alarming trend. Some Personal Examples Allow me to get personal and give just a few real life examples of what I see in my office every week. A beautiful 16-year-old young lady came in with an appointment for acne. While evaluating her acne I noticed a concerning mole on her right temple. I made skin care recommendations, prescribed some medications, discussed her treatment plan and then asked her about the mole. I strongly recommended its removal and subsequent pathology later revealed an early melanoma. She had been regularly tanning in a tanning bed for over a year. Definitive treatment of this stage melanoma involved a re-excision with much wider margins and requiring reconstructive surgery. A full body exam for an engaging, intelligent 40-year-old also revealed a suspicious mole. After surgically removing the mole, this patient was confronted with a late stage 2 melanoma diagnosis. She had used tanning beds on a regular basis from age 14 to age 25 or 30. She will now require follow up every three to four months to evaluate for any evidence of metastasis or spreading of the cancer to other organs. A 22-year-old lady tanned regularly, year round. She developed a Melanoma on her right breast. She underwent multiple surgeries
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60 Minute Reflexology Session with Jenny’s Day Spa 657 Lone Oak Rd • Paducah Peppermint Oil & jennysdayspa.com Steamed Towels 270.994.0742 $50 (save $10)
20% Off Integrative Vitamin Purchase
Not valid with other discounts. Expires May 31, 2016
10% Off Total Food Purchase
Je�y’s
Reflexology & Massage
CHIN Restaurant
3740 James Sanders Blvd.
270.408.2446
Not valid with other discounts. Expires May 31, 2016
Troutt Half Price on One Store Bottle of Amish 433General N. 4th St. • Paducah Wedding 270.443.0858 Syrups Not valid with other discounts. Expires May 31, 2016
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Terri Waldridge, LMT
2121 New Holt Rd • Paducah
270.331.8585
Lone Oak Pharmacy
3535 Lone Oak Rd • Paducah
270.554.7944
Not valid with other discounts. Expires May 31, 2016
10% OFF HydraFacial Treatment
WellSprings Dermatology
2721 West Park Dr • Paducah
Not valid with other discounts. Expires May 31, 2016
Half Price Margaritas Every Tuesday! Not valid with other discounts. Expires May 31, 2016
Metropolis, IL
270.554.7456
SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics (S16)
Casa Mexicana
4793 Village Square Drive Suite 1 · Paducah
270.442.1122 Casa Mexicana
• Celebrity Meet & Greets with your favorite stars from Superman TV Shows & Movies
• Heroes & Villains Costume Contest
• Artist Alley with Top Comic Writers and Illustrators
• Live Music & Entertainment on the Main Stage
• Q & A Panels with Celebrities and Artists
• Children’s Activities in the Smallville Tent
• 9th Annual Superman Film Festival
• Carnival Rides and Games
For more information, call the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at 800.949.5740 or go to supermancelebration.net or metropolistourism.com
38TH ANNUAL SUPERMAN CELEBRATION June 9-12, 2016