March 2013 Purchase family Magazine by Purchase Area Family Magazine

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Purchase Area Family Magazine Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270-559-5840 Office 270-415-9400 purchaseparenting@comcast.net www.purchasefamilymag.com Contributing Writers: Brandy Chandler, Crystal Engler, Robin Gericke, Deanna Henschel, Aaron Klope, Jamie Lober and Carol Ullerich Calendar of Events: Tell our 80,000⃰ +readers about your event, class, group, church or service! Send an email to purchaseparenting@comcast.net or call the office at 270-415-9400. Art Director: Angie Kimbro Graphic Design: Glen Dunkerson and Laura Thornton Advertising: Want to advertise your business in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our advertising department at 270-415-9400 or by email purchaseparenting@comcast.net Advertising Account Executives: Carrie Armstrong, Gina Dunkerson, Evette Jernigan, Cassie Johnson and Laura Thornton Subscription and Distribution: Want to subscribe or receive a copy of the magazine by mail? Need a back issue? Want to add a location to our distribution? Please call our office at 270-4159400 or email purchaseparenting @comcast.net Mission Statement: Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine provides free, accurate and timely information for western Kentucky, Southern Illinois and all its communities. Our goal is to educate, inform and promote family life in this area. We strive to provide balanced and informative articles, together with the area’s most comprehensive and inclusive calendar of events, as both support and enhance our community. Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine is dedicated to providing a monthly venue for affordable advertising and publicity. It is committed to maintaining a high standard of editorial and advertising content, and creative design. We are proud to contribute to the community that supports our publication possible. ⃰ Based on an industry average of 4 impressions per copy.

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E AT U R E S WOW! Paducah Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 It’s our 10th Anniversary by: Karen Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Camp Robin by: Crystal Engler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Strike A Pose! by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 2013 Summer Camp Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Choosing A Summer Camp by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 2013 Summer Camp & Activities Fair . . . . . . .58 The Symphony Sing Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 One Book, One Read Finale by: Tammy Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

D E PA R T M E N T S ACTIVE CARE Caring for your Neck by: Dr. Heath Schipp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

CALENDAR Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

H E A LT H M AT T E R S Multiple Sclerosis in Pregnancy by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Getting the Balance Right by: Aaron Klope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Purchase Area Family Magazine • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Family Magazine® is published monthly by Karen Hammond. Advertising design by Angie Kimbro, Laura Thornton and Glen Dunkerson and layout design by Angie Kimbro.Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson & Laura K. Thornton are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of Purchase Family Magazine® may not necessarily reflect the opinions of Purchase Family Magazine® , Angie Kimbro, Glen Dunkerson & Laura K. Thornton. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to purchaseparenting@comcast.net (270) 415-9400

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COMMUNITY NEWS Where in the World is the Symphony? by: Brandy Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Doc Rocks! by: Jamie Lober . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Lets Build a Library by: Robin Gericke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

SENIOR SPOT You’re Never too Old to Learn by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

M O N E Y M AT T E R S Understanding Your Mortgage by: Gerry Puckett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

GARDEN GURU Herb Appeal! by: Carol Ullerich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

MUSIC NOTES Sing, Bang, or Pluck by: Amy Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

FA M I LY M AT T E R S Child Custody and Visitation by: Deanna Henschel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

ENDING NOTES Budget Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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he Purchase Area Family cover story this month is a tribute to the 65th anniversary of Paducah Bank, our community's only locallyowned bank. The feature also serves as an invitation for some local young people to audition for the bank's next television commercial. Your son or daughter could be the next voice of Paducah Bank! Paducah Bank has always been about families. From its very beginnings back in post-war Paducah, it was the support of families in the purchase of a home, or in the financing of a family business that led to the ultimate success of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21st century bank. The story of how this great local institution got started is not only interesting but reflects the growth of the population and business community in Paducah and western Kentucky over the years. On a warm morning in August 1947, eleven businessmen convened a special meeting to create the charter for a new bank in Paducah. As the meeting concluded, it seemed to those in attendance as if they knew a very special journey, one with unlimited possibilities, was about to begin. It was January 24, 1948, when The Paducah Bank opened for business at 522 Broadway with modest assets of $100,000. In the beginning, most of the banking transactions and records were performed by hand and maintained in cumbersome ledger books. Receipts were handwritten and crude mechanical bookkeeping machines were used to post customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; transactions on their statements. By 1952, the bank had grown to more than $6 million in assets, and was beginning to burst at its seams. Growth continued at such a pace that by mid-1955, the bank was forced to relocate to a larger facility at 529 Broadway. The bank opened its first branch location in January 1964 on the site of the current Mid-City Banking Center. The Reidland Banking Center became the second branch opening in November 1967.

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The official name of the bank was changed to The Paducah Bank and Trust Company in 1968, reflecting the decision to offer trust services to its customers. In the summer of 1973, a hole was knocked in the bank wall facing Broadway and the first walk-up teller station was created. It was operational during non-traditional weekday hours and Saturday mornings. This service was so well received that, two years later, all Paducah Bank facilities were open for full service each Saturday. Paducah Bank showed local leadership again in 1976 when it was the first bank to appoint women to its board of directors. And in 1978, the Bank was among the first to install a new technology known as ATMs.

Paducah Bank Casting Call

In 1991, Paducah Bank initiated one of many steps to provide an innovative workplace for its managers and employees. The Bank created a stock plan for its staff, which allowed each employee to become an owner and an investor in the future of the institution. The Bank’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) has continued to grow and today is one of the largest shareholders.

“Creating a workplace culture that provides both a fertile environment for our staff and lays a foundation of exceptional customer service has also been at the forefront of our mission as a bank,” stated Wally Bateman, Paducah Bank President. “A number of years ago we began with a guest relations program that we believe transformed our internal environment. We followed that with an intensive exploration of the best-selling book, Good to Great. These efforts, and the phenomenal response of our terrific team of bankers, led us to being chosen as the Best Place to Work in Kentucky in 2006. In 2008, the Bank was selected as Business of the Year by the Paducah Chamber of Commerce, and also in 2008, Paducah Bank was selected as one of the Top 15 Small Workplaces in North America by the Wall Street Journal,” Bateman added. In 2010, Paducah Bank was rated among the top 20 independent banks for performance in asset size by the Independent Community Bank Association. The Bank has consistently held the top spot in market share for deposits and business loans for several years according to FDIC reporting.

Your child could be selected as the star of Paducah Bank's next television commercial.

Auditions Saturday, April 13 Market House Theatre Classroom

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Paducah Bank at its Best! • #1 Overall Winner of Best Place to Work in Kentucky 2006 • Chamber Business of the Year 2008 • Top 15 Small Workplaces in North America selected by the Wall Street Journal 2008 • National Top 20 Independent Bank for Performance in Asset Size 2010 • ICBA Top 400 Best Performing Banks in the Nation 2009 • Paducah Sun Readers' Choice Awards Best Bank • Best Magazine (WOW!) Best Lender • Best Teller www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 9

“Paducah Bank has weathered wars, floods, economic upheavals, cultural shifts, changes in leadership, industry volatility, and many other repercussions of an ever-changing world,” commented Joe Framptom, Chairman and CEO. “But without a doubt, the truest sense of diligence and dedication set out by those charter members of the Bank in 1948, has served this company from generation to generation and brought us to this day. Today we celebrate a locally-owned financial institution that has stood the test of time and all the incumbent triumphs and tragedies that go along with six decades of history. We could not be more proud of who we are and who we have become since those respected gentlemen signed that Charter in 1947 to form a bank in Paducah – namely Paducah Bank.”

Casting Call! Hey Kids! Speak Up for Paducah Bank. “In celebration of the Bank’s 65th anniversary, we are planning to produce a commercial that will feature a young boy or girl, or maybe both, to represent us as the voice of the future of Paducah Bank,” explained Susan Guess, Senior Vice President of Marketing. “We know the future of our Bank and our community rests in the hands of the next generation. So we want to foster the belief among our young people that their place is here and this bank will be here to support them as they follow their path to adulthood in our hometown.” Guess adds that the Bank has long been a place where young people can build a professional career in a working environment that nurtures their personal and professional development. “We also believe that the family unit is the core of building a COMMUNITY that can thrive and grow successfully for the NEXT 65 years.” For information about the casting call and how to sign up, visit www.paducahbank.com.

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his March is the start of our tenth year of publishing a family magazine for western Kentucky. After literally hundreds of articles and thousands of pages, I am still in awe when I see the finished magazine every month. It’s a tremendous amount of work but I really do love my magazine! I am also very proud that it has become a part of this community and, that wherever I go, people tell me they have seen and read “that parenting book!” It occurred to me recently that, after so many years, I was no longer sure if our readers knew the story behind the magazine and how it got started. So, in honor of our first ten years, here’s a brief history. In January 2003 I began to contemplate a new business idea. After moving to Paducah three years

earlier I was beginning to feel connected to my new “home town.” But the thing I heard people say more than anything else was, ‘there’s nothing to do in Paducah!’, and it didn’t make sense to me? There were so many things to do in the area and lots of places to visit and explore…why did even long-time residents seem to think differently? I asked my neighbors, friends, the women I worked out with at the gym, the checkout clerk at the grocery store…in fact anyone who would listen! Didn’t they know about the classes at the community college? Didn’t they go to the activities at parks and rec? The more I talked to people, the more I understood the issue: If your children attended Lone Oak Elementary, you would probably never know what was happening at Heath. If you went to church in Reidland, you had no idea about the basketball program at First Baptist in Paducah. If you took classes at parks and rec in Graves County, the activities in Noble Park were probably not on your radar. There simply wasn’t a source for regional activities and so, to many people it appeared there wasn’t much to do. What the community needed was a publication that made everyone aware of all the activities, classes and businesses in the region. I hunted for someone to help me design such a magazine, with the idea that it would primarily be a quarterly calendar of events – my initial idea was to call it “Your Mother doesn’t live here! – A local guide to everything!” I found a graphic designer to help produce the first issue and sold just a few ads to offset the cost of the layout. I used my savings to pay

Scooby helping deliver our first Father’s Day issue

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a printer and in March 2004 the first Paducah Parenting & Grandparenting magazine was delivered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all 5,000 copies! It had a few articles, a small number of local businesses had advertised in it and there was a calendar of events. I took it to medical offices and grocery stores, and thought maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d compile another on in a month or two. Until the phone started ringing! Businesses and churches wanted to be part of the publication. People called to ask if I needed advertising sales staff. Writers asked to contribute and everyone wanted to know when the next magazine was coming out? The first few issues were only 48 pages and only distributed in Paducah. I rented a U-Haul truck and drove to the printers each month to pick up the bundles of magazines. I distributed every copy myself! But by the end of the first year the magazine was 72 pages and had a glossy cover. It was now 10,000 copies per month and distributed in all of McCracken County. In 2005 the Paducah Board of Education agreed to distribute the magazine, now called Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine, to all its schools, and distribution included Graves County and Marshall County. The magazine now had three Advertising Account Executives and two designers. By 2008

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Long Time Staff Members Evette Jernigan First Account Executive back in 2004

Leah Rogers Account Executive, writer and calendar editor since 2005

Angie Kimbro Joined the team as our Lead Designer in 2005 when her son was just two weeks old.

Cassie Johnson Account Executive, who I hired in her pediatricians office during a well-baby checkup in 2005

Stacy Stahl Distribution guru since 2006

Gina Dunkerson & Carrie Armstrong Distributors and Account Executives since 2007 magazine was in 5 counties of western Kentucky and Metropolis; I was publishing over 15,000 copies and had acquired three people for distribution each month. 2009 saw the staff and advertising grow monthly and that calendar of events reached to over 24 pages! The magazine had proven just how many events, activities and classes for children and families there were each year. Events now had a vehicle for promoting their existence and encouraging regional participation. I’m proud of how many organizations and businesses have flourished as a result of the publicity they received. In 2011 the magazine was renamed Purchase Parenting & Family to better represent the seven plus counties it now covered. Magazines are available in all schools and public offices in the purchase area and distribution includes Livingston County and Calloway County. We started at Facebook page where readers and fans can enter for product giveaways, and learn about events and activities in addition to those in the magazine. Despite the economic woes of the country and my health issues, the magazine has never missed a deadline!

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Long Time advertisers I want to thank our advertisers and supporters because without them we simply wouldn’t be here. In particular those who have supported us since 2004: Between Friends, Active Care Chiropractic, Learning Railroad, Harmony Road, Schmidt Farms, Paducah Women’s Clinic, Clothes of Many Closets, Kids Kare Child Care Center, Broadway United Methodist Church and the River Discovery Museum.

2013 is the 10th year of publication and an opportunity for a ‘new look’. The magazine will launch a website this March with unique on-line content and a searchable calendar of regional events. To better represent to content and focus of this regional publication it has been renamed Purchase Area Family Magazine. I want to sincerely thank the many people who have made this publication possible: In particular, those who have been with me from the early years and given many hours of love to this endeavor. It is because of their belief in the magazine and their faithful commitment to its success, that we publish each month and continue to grow. If you are reading this now you’re one of the 80,000 people who look at a copy of Purchase Area Family Magazine each month. I hope you’ll pick up a copy and enjoy reading it for many years to come. Without you there wouldn’t be a magazine and I would have to get a real job! k

-Karen Hammond

by: Jamie Lober

H E A LT H M AT T E R S

Multiple Sclerosis in Pregnancy

ultiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your nerves. Damage to myelin causes interference in the communication between your brain, spinal cord and other areas of your body. This condition may result in deterioration of the nerves themselves, a process that's not reversible. Symptoms vary widely, depending on the amount of damage and the nerves that are affected. Multiple sclerosis has no cure. However, treatments may help treat MS attacks, manage symptoms and reduce progress of the disease. Do not be discouraged if you have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and are thinking about conceiving. “The good news is that twenty-five years ago women and men with MS were told that they should not even think about becoming parents and now there is absolutely no reason why people with MS cannot be happy, healthy parents of happy, healthy kids,” said Dr. Rosalind Kalb, Vice President of Clinical Care with the MS Society. While the risk for a mother or father with MS having a child with the disease is higher than the general population, it is still relatively low. The A woman with MS should be able to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. “There is lots of data to support this. Just make sure that you discuss everything with your doctor and put together the resources you need so that your pregnancy is joyful and comfortable,” advised Kalb.

You’re going to feel great! Contrary to popular belief, women with multiple sclerosis feel wonderful while they are pregnant. “Many comment that they wish they could stay pregnant all the time!” said Kalb. Since MS is more prevalent in women of childbearing age than any other group, it is natural for it to be a concern even though there is no evidence that it impairs fertility. As with any condition, there is variability in the pregnancy experience. “The reason so many women with MS feel terrific when they are pregnant is that the hormones of pregnancy suppress the woman’s immune system,” said Kalb. (This natural part of pregnancy prevents your body from rejecting the baby.) This effect tends to reduce disease activity in MS. “The reason that the

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medications and nine treatments we now have for MS work is because they are reducing some of the over activity of the body’s immune system,” explained Kalb. With the assistance of your obstetrician and neurologist, it is certainly possible to successfully have a family. In fact, pregnancy does not even appear to affect the longterm clinical course of MS. The main point is that MS does not affect conception or have any effect on the health of the baby.

Take it easy! Fatigue, which is a common symptom of MS, can be harder to manage since it is already normal to be tired during pregnancy. “If a woman has MS symptoms related to walking, balance problems or weakness, her center of gravity may change as she gains baby weight. Pregnant women with MS have to be careful,” said Kalb. Bladder and bowel problems which occur in all pregnant women may be aggravated in women with MS. “If a woman is severely disabled or weak as part of her MS she might need some assistance during the delivery process. For instance the Obstetrician may

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need to assist her with pushing by using forceps,” said Kalb. If you have physical disabilities as a result of your MS, do not be afraid to ask friends and family for help. “Tell your friends and family what you need and how they can best help you,” advised Kalb.

Be prepared! The key to success is to take precautions before conception. “Many women with MS are on medications either to treat the disease or their symptoms,” said Kalb “Any woman who is considering becoming pregnant needs to have a detailed conversation with her doctor about which medications are safe to take during pregnancy. Some women will need to change to a different medication that will be safer. Some may need to be stopped altogether. By being proactive you can ensure that you do not put the baby at risk. Talk with your doctor about how long it is safe for you to stop taking medication without risking that the disease will progress. You may also want to discuss whether you should breastfeed your baby. Because of symptoms or risk, you and your doctor may decide to restart your diseasemodifying therapy as soon as you deliver.” Disease-modifying drugs are not recommended during breastfeeding as it is not known if they are excreted in breast milk. Women who use steroids for acute MS exacerbations can continue use in pregnancy, though use of prednisone in women who are breastfeeding should be carefully monitored. In the six to twelve months after pregnancy the hormones return to their normal levels and the risk of an MS relapse goes back to baseline.

You are not alone. “The hallmark of MS is that it is unpredictable and individual: No two people have the same set of symptoms or challenges,” said Kalb. “The symptoms can change from day to day, week to week and year to year, so you need to manage things accordingly.” By having a healthcare team involved, you can feel reassured during the pregnancy experience. “MS during pregnancy can most effectively be managed with whatever combination of medications, rehabilitation strategies, assistive equipment and maybe a combination of all of those things,” said Kalb. All forms of anesthesia seem to be well-tolerated by women in labor, so that should not be a concern as long as you keep an open line of communication. There are many great resources in the community. “Occupational therapists can be extremely helpful for families who are going through pregnancy and dealing with a newborn,” said Kalb. For more information on Multiple Sclerosis and MS during pregk nancy please visit www.nationalmssociety.org www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 17

COMMUNITY NEWS

by: Brandy Chandler

Where in the World is the Symphony?

he Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and the Carson Center have teamed up to provide a wonderful learning experience for students in grades 3-6. As part of the Class Acts Educational Series, the PSO will take students through an adventure of musical history from around the world. “Where in the World is the Symphony?” is a fifty minute musical journey led by the Symphonies’ Musical Director, Maestro Raffaele Ponti. The concert will feature famous composers dating back to the 18th Century. The event will be held at the Carson Center on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 at 9:30 and 11:00 AM. Tickets are $6 and are available through the Class Acts series at the Carson Center.

Before the concert “The PSO is heavily invested in concerts geared specifically for the youth,” said Amy Allen, Education Director with the symphony board, and local music teacher. “We want to foster a connection between the orchestra and the com-

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munity. Because the PSO is located right here in Paducah we have a unique opportunity to connect with local students and their teachers and to continue to be a resource for them all year long.” The Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s educational department collaborated with area schools to provide learning opportunities prior to the event. The PSO has worked closely with teachers to help prepare the students for the concert and has created a performance guide which every attendee will receive. “Some students are listening to the music while creating artwork,” explained Allen. “It is preparing them by getting them familiar with some of the music. They are learning what to listen for in the music, while demonstrating what they hear through their art work. Some students are creating poetry based on the music they are hearing. The performance guide itself builds connections through geography, art, literacy, and social studies.” A copy of the guide can be downloaded at www.paducahsymphony.org.

Music for everyone “Where in the World is the Symphony?” will feature Ludwig Van Beethoven (Austria), Georges Bizet (France), Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky (Russia), John Philip Sousa (America), Igor Stravinsky (Russia), Aaron Copland (America), and John Williams (America),” explained Allen. “Students will begin the presentation by learning the different instrument groups of the orchestra. Then, as Maestro Ponti speaks and the orchestra plays, the children will gain a better understanding of the culture and style of music through the selections. This concert will highlight The March King; Philip Sousa’s Hands across the Sea, which is a military tune; Igor Stravinsky’s The Infernale Dance from the ballet The Firebird; the Chinese, Russian, and Arabian Dances by Tchaikovsky, and even excerpts from Star Wars created by American Composer John Williams. The music is very audience accessible and many of the pieces will be recognizable. Our aim is to expose the children to a lot of different composers and illustrate how the music portrays their own countries and the other cultures they could portray through their musical compositions.”

Harmonica and Petting Zoo! In addition to the performance, the PSO is also offering a Harmonica Workshop and Instrument Petting Zoo. The 40 minute harmonica workshop will be held immediately after the 11 am performance in the theatre, and will feature Robert Bonfiglio, named the “Paganini of the Harmonica” by The Los Angeles Times. Students will each receive a harmonica and will learn basic technique and how to play. Space is limited and is provided to schools who register in advance on a first-come, first-serve basis. An instrument petting zoo will be conducted in the River Room by Murray State music education majors and members of the Paducah Symphony Youth Orchestra. They will demonstrate how to play different instruments and students will have an opportunity to try different instruments at ‘the zoo’. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to classical music, and give them an opportunity to experience the musical instruments used in the orchestra. To purchase tickets for the concert, visit www.thecarsoncenter.org. For school group reservations, call the Carson Center at (270) 443-9932 extension 212 or email mkatz@thecarsoncenter.org. k

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COMMUNITY NEWS

by: Jamie Lober

Docs Rock! Celebrating Doctor Appreciation Day

elieve it or not, there is a national holiday on March 30th called Doctor Appreciation Day. While it may be a new concept to some, the observance dates back to 1933 when it was started by Eudora Brown Almond of Winder, Georgia. The day denotes the first use of general anesthesia in surgery. “I think it was 1991 when they officially acknowledged the day with legislation,” said Connie Overstreet, Physician Recruiter at Lourdes Hospital. “Doctor Appreciation Day is designed to raise awareness and appreciation for all that doctors do. President George Bush made the date official recognizing that doctors are unique human beings. For those who have chosen medicine, it is a special calling that entails a tremendous responsibility.”

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Hard work and dedication “There are years of studying at a great financial cost to become a physician,” said Overstreet. “Most doctors work long and often unpredictable hours, and have to cope with the conflicting demands of work and family. When you are well, your doctor does their best to make sure you stay that way. When you are ill, there is nobody more vital to your recovery than your doctor. They are there for you, ‘rain or shine’, and are an advocate and partner in achieving good health. Your doctor is the person who does all of the essential diagnosing, treating and caring for your family.

Doctor’s Special Day It is not often that everyone in a medical center is able to celebrate on one day. “March 30th is a big day for many

staff from each department time to thank the physicians for what they do for our community. We usually have anywhere from seventy to eighty physicians participating and we have always had good feedback. Doctors really appreciate the acts of kindness and like being told that they are making a difference. I think everyone wants to hear they are doing a good job, especially a doctor!”

Saying “thank you”! Families are encouraged to recognize this day either by thanking their doctors in person or sending a greeting card. (Hallmark actually does have cards for Doctor Appreciation Day!) This is a time to thank your physicians, including new specialists who have chosen to practice here. There are many things patients can do to make their doctor feel appreciated. An action as simple as writing a note to thank your doctor for what they have done to help you can be powerful. Be specific and let them know if they have made as difference or improved your quality of life. You may want to include a little gift or something to add cheer to the office. “Just say thank you for the time commitment they make,” suggested Overstreet. “Take a few minutes to acknowledge the myriad of life altering decisions and accompanying stress they go through every day.” If you happen to work in a medical setting or you are visiting a facility on March 30th, stop by k the celebrations and share a smile with your doctors.

TOP PICTURE: Mercy Medical Associates and Medical Director Lourdes Emergency Department, Dr. Jeremy Klope and Lourdes Nurse, Laura Sumnlers BOTTOM PICTURE: Dr. Scott Lykins and Dr. Cynthia Bowman-Stroud

medical facilities,” said Overstreet. “At Lourdes about fifteen departments set up tables in our hallways; each with some fun activity giveaway. From breakfast time through to after lunch, (7:30 in the morning until 1:30 in the afternoon,) doctors can stop by. There is usually a theme to the event such as vacation destinations like Hawaii, or perhaps a sport with staff wearing team jerseys and decorating tables accordingly. One department might set up a small putting green and another might have little basketball goals or other games. The idea is to encourage all of the doctors to get involved, and there are usually prizes and incentives at stake as well. On Doctors Day, the facility staff experiences a sense of belonging. “The doctors really seem to enjoy meeting people from all the departments,” explained Overstreet. “A lot of the physicians are in different parts of the hospital and they may not see somebody from say radiology. So, if radiology has a table they may get to meet the people they talk to on the phone. It really feels like a big family and it gives the www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 21

ACTIVE CARE

by: Heath Schipp, D.C., Active Care Chiropractic

Caring for your Neck

ost people don't give a second thought to the many functions the body performs on a daily basis, until they get sick. For this reason, many people wait to see a chiropractor. There are five dangerous words that doctors hear all the time from their patients who delay coming in: "maybe it will go away." The problem is it never does, and then the patient is in worse shape when they come in to the office. What most people don't know is that the cervical spine (neck) is the most complicated articular system in the body. If you suffer an injury to the neck, the results of that injury can be widespread across the whole body. Your neck should allow you to bend, twist, and turn freely without pain, stiffness, or discomfort. Neck pain or stiffness is the first symptom to show when someone's neck is out of alignment. This area of your spine moves over 600 times an hour, whether you are awake or asleep.

Neck pain is a common complaint and is responsible for lost productivity in the workplace and at home. Loss of sleep, fatigue, mood changes, and other problems commonly occur because of neck pain. When the spinal nerves that come from the neck become irritated or compressed, they can also cause pain into the shoulder, the arm, cause tingling or numbness, and contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome (which may cause weakness, numbness, or tingling in the hands). Neck injuries are the major underlying cause of chronic headaches, resulting over 18 million office visits to doctors every year in the U.S. Common causes of neck problems are accidents such as falls, sports injuries, or whiplash injuries from auto accidents. Poor posture, weak muscles, stress, everyday wear and tear, joint problems, and degeneration also contribute to neck problems. A chiropractor is the doctor for you if you are experiencing neck pain. A chiropractor is highly trained in chiropractic adjustment methods to treat neck pain. An adjustment reduces the irritation of the delicate nerves, reduces muscle spasm, and increases mobility and circulation so the body can heal itself. What should you do to keep your neck and back healthy, after your injury is healed? Be sure you have proper posture and good sleeping position. You should sleep on your back with a supportive pillow under your neck to maintain the normal curve of the neck. When you're trying to fight spinal injuries, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These tips may help you prevent a spinal problem before it starts.

Playing Sports: • Take time to warm up slowly before the game. Increase your heart rate with calisthenics, flexibility exercises, or light running. When you start to break a sweat, your body is at the correct temperature to stretch tendons and muscles.

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other by placing it on a short step, and then redistribute some of your weight by leaning against the counter. Try this: open the cabinet beneath the sink, bend your knee, and put your foot on the lowest shelf. • When you are resting or watching TV, don't use the arm of the sofa as a pillow. The angle is too sharp for your neck. • When picking up a child, don't bend at the waist. Squat with your back straight, keep the child close to you, and use your legs and arms to lift.

In The Yard: • When mowing the grass, push the mower straight ahead of you. Avoid twisting and turning motions. If you must lift, bend your knees and let your arms and legs do the work, not your back. Stand as erect as possible. Take frequent breaks to avoid muscle strain. Before gardening, exercise to warm up. Stretching is important in preventing injuries. Kneel instead of bending. Alternate your weight as much as possible to balance the muscles used. Then cool down when you're finished with exercises and a short walk.

Utilization of these tips can save you many unhappy visits to the doctor. Remember, prevention is the key to a healthy spine. However, if you are currently experiencing neck pain make an appointment with your chiropractor to determine what is causing it and how to get rid of it. k

• When raking leaves, stand in a scissor position, reversing your legs often. Bend at the knees if you need to pick up grass and leaves, not at the waist. Make small piles to decrease back strain. For mowing, use your weight to push the mower. Whenever possible, use tools that are ergonomically correct for the job.

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elping a child or teen understand the death of a loved one can be a daunting task. Fortunately, our area has Camp Robin; a free camp that helps grieving children, teens, and their parents overcome the loss of a loved one. Camp Robin, sponsored by Lourdes Hospice and Palliative Care, is gearing up for their ninth annual camp. The one day camp helps participants to come to terms with their grief and shows them ways to honor the memory of those they have lost. By teaching children that it’s ok to express their feelings when someone close to them passes away, participants will be more prepared to deal with loss as they continue on with their lives. Camp Robin was named after a Lourdes Hospice patient named Robin. In 2005, she died at the young age of 13. Because of her amazing personality and spirit, Lourdes Hospice decided to honor her in creating this special event. Camp Robin offers children many emotional and psychological tools to help them deal with their grief. “A child experiences and handles loss very differently than adults,” explained Shannah Poindexter, Community Relationship Manager for Lourdes Homecare and Hospice, “Not only are

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the adults around them dealing with the loss themselves, but they are also trying to help their child or teen cope. Camp Robin is designed for both children and adults. It offers some guidance and practical solutions to a situation that is often difficult to process and fully understand.” Camp Robin doesn’t dwell on sadness, but instead, focuses on uplifting events from their loved ones lives. Participants form small teams. “We have experts who work with teams of participants based on their age,” explained Poindexter. “Each team visits several stations and rotates through the activities that are available. Camp robin includes games, arts and crafts, and usually one ‘showstopper’ that the children enjoy. During the camp, participants create a memento which they take home. This helps them to remember and honor their loved one. They also receive a special bag for their items, a t-shirt with the camps name and theme on it, a journal and a book to help them record their memories. All this assists them with the grieving process.” One very special event at Camp Robin is letter writing. Participants can write a letter to their loved one expressing

how they feel about the loss, what’s going on in their life now, or anything else they would like to say. At the end of the camp, letters are attached to helium balloons and are released to “send” those messages to the special person that they have lost. This year, there will also be a special Teen Team for those ages 13 to 17, which will focus on specific needs of teens dealing with loss. Teens who participate in Teen Team at Camp Robin will also have the opportunity to participate in an ongoing weekly bereavement program. “Camp Robin has helped so many people through the years. “It is such an easy atmosphere for the children and adults to be involved in,” said Poindexter. “The participants are able to express their emotions in such an easy way, and it’s a great healing process for them.” As with any project, it’s often those who work behind the scenes that don’t get the credit they so often deserve. “Melinda Dew is the committee chair for Camp Robin, said Poindexter. “Dew, along with her committee and the many volunteers, are the driving force behind this annual event. The spirit, time, effort, and thought process that she and her committee have put into Camp Robin over the years is astounding.”

Hospice Care Camp Robin is part of the ongoing mission of Lourdes Hospice & Palliative Care. “Hospice is a special healthcare option for patients of all ages and families who are faced with a terminal illness,’ explained Poindexter. “With a focus

Camp Robin is open to children ages 4 to 17. This year, it will take place Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with check-in at 8:30 a.m. Camp Robin will be held at Heartland Worship Center in Paducah. Registration deadline is April 10th. To register or for more information, visit www.elourdes.com/hospice.asp, call (270) 415-3636, or email Spoindexter@Lourdes-pad.org. on quality of life in those final months or even years, hospice provides palliative care when curative treatment is no longer a part of the patient’s treatment plan. The hospice trained staff includes physicians, nurses, social workers and clergy as well as nursing assistants, and volunteers. Camp Robin is one of many bereavement services which Lourdes Hospice offers. We also have an ongoing bereavement program to assist families in working through the grieving process: It includes a variety of services, events, and support groups.” Camp Robin is a great way for children to learn to cope with losing loved ones now and throughout the child’s life. The trained staff at Camp Robin is ready to help cope with grief in a positive and healing way. Camp Robin is also able to k bring their program to schools or community groups.

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oga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans enjoy its health benefits. Yoga can hardly be called a trend. Most Westernized yoga classes focus on learning physical poses, which are called asanas Yoga is considered a mind-body style of complementary and alternative medicine practice. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of

body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities, but most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences. “The reasons and motivations for the current surge in interest are varied,” said Donna Ortner, Instructor at Balance Yoga Studio in Murray. “I started doing Yoga about twelve years ago for the physical benefits after I had my last child. I wanted to get back into shape and life was getting chaotic with three children. Yoga was exercise but it has the added benefit of teaching me some relaxation techniques. The more I delved into it and became proficient at the practice, the better I felt. Many people find that yoga is great for stress management; there are psychological, biochemical and physiological effects from the regular practice of yoga poses and the meditation that goes along with them.”

Fight stress and find serenity “Our lifestyles have become so hectic and we experience so much stress in our lives,” said Crystal Bailey, Yoga Instructor at Energy Fitness in Paducah. “It’s always easier to start yoga when you are younger and more flexible, but anyone can begin at any age. There are levels ranging from beginner to advanced, so you can find your niche. Just be 26 • March2013 www.purchasefamilymag.com

aware that as you get older your muscles and joints become less flexible,” Bailey explained. According to the Mayo Clinic practicing yoga can lead to improved balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength. And this means you're less likely to injure yourself in other physical endeavors or in your daily activities. Yoga can help reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Yoga might also help alleviate chronic conditions, such as depression, pain, anxiety and insomnia. “It’s a wonderful way to gently coax those muscles back into flexibility. “I would recommend that you start with a basic yoga or a yoga foundations class,” said Bailey. Think reasonably. “Ask the studio what the best class to start with would be,” said Bailey.

Styles and Types There are many types of yoga, far too many to go into the details of each one in this article. But several are practiced more often than others: Most yoga classes are defined as hatha style. Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga. If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slowpaced and gentle and provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses. “There is Iyengar (yen) practice which usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods (five minutes or more) versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow). “It works on the connective tissue and helps you to open up and create flexibility,” said Ortner. “That’s especially good for runners. Another commonly practiced style of yoga is Vinyasa which means breath-synchronized movement. These classes tend to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of poses called Sun Salutations, in which movement is matched to the breath. Vinyasa is also called Flow, in reference to the continuous movement from one posture the next. Very popular locally is restorative yoga,” said Ortner. Restorative yoga makes use of props to support the body as it relaxes into poses over the course of several minutes. The idea is to stay in each pose long enough to encourage passive stretching. Seated forward bends, gentle supine backbends, and twists are examples of the type of poses that can be adapted to be restorative with the addition of props like blankets and bolsters. A new style of yoga is Hot Yoga. Pioneered by Bikram Choudhury, this style is practiced in a 95 to 100 degree room, which allows for a loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweating, which is thought to be cleansing. The Bikram method is a set series of 26 poses, but not all hot classes make use of this series. “The philosophy behind it is that your muscles gets warm and loose making the muscles more flexible,” www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 27

explained Amy Nolan, Owner and instructor at Yoga Artz Hub in Paducah. “Personally I feel you can go beyond your edge, and could be dangerous especially if you have high blood pressure. My suggestion is that you do not start with strenuous or hot yoga. Find what you like and build up the frequency and duration that you practice gradually.

It’s all about you! You should be gentle with your body and do what feels good for you. Yoga should involve a pressure-free environment. “Not everybody can do everything and that is the beauty of yoga,” said Nolan. It is a time where you can focus

on yourself. “It is not a competition; it is about your relationship with yourself on your mat and if you cannot do something, you just modify it. Do not compare yourself to others. You will see people during a class who can make a pose better than you or worse than you – that’s not something to worry about,” said Nolan. “I think it’s important to maintain a peaceful, uplifting environment during my yoga sessions. Sometimes I use singer-songwriter-type music and other times I use natural sounds to enhance the environment. Sometimes it’s nice to have silence: I base it on what the individual or class energy is that hour”.

Yoga can be mixed with other activities. “It is a great way to cross train,” explained Nolan. “Whether you go to the gym, run, bike or lift weights, yoga can help lengthen and strengthen the muscles, and give the tendons and ligaments a chance to stretch, making them stronger as well. Yoga helps to create space in the joints so the synovial fluid can get in there which makes for a healthier joint,” said Nolan. Often the hardest part is just making the commitment to do it. “Some people might feel awkward before their first yoga class,” said Bailey. “Have an open mind and stick with it for a while. You will see progress after only a short amount of time which is very rewarding.” As with any physical activity; warm up first, stay hydrated and listen to your body. If you feel pain, get overheated or become dizzy, stop.

You can have physical limitations and still do yoga “There is chair yoga for people who cannot stand on their feet very long such as some senior,” said Ortner. “It can really help to improve coordination, flexibility and strength,” Yoga is generally safe but you should talk to your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Certain poses can increase your chance of injury if you have conditions such as high or low blood pressure, spinal problems, ear problems or severe osteoporosis. You can learn yoga from a video or a book; by yourself, in a group or with a class. “The class environment is great because you have a teacher to motivate you and the community of the class to be inspired by,” said Ortner. Everyone can gain something from giving yoga a try. “It is about your own body awareness and being able to accept yourself,” said Nolan “You do not have to be physically fit to start it,” said Nolan. When you get into the habit of incorporating yoga into your day, you may gain a new outlook on life. “It can be a new way of living and seeing the world,” said Bailey. “Most people start out learning the poses and as they get more into it they realize there is more to it than that - it’s about the way we interact with our world.” k 28 • March2013 www.purchasefamilymag.com

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SUNDAY 3 Wacky Wildlife Antics. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 2:15 p.m. Free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. Read to Reel Movie. The Outsiders. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122. “South Pacific.” Purchase Players of Mayfield. 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.purchaseplayers.com. Adults: $12; Student and senior citizen tickets, $10; children 12 and under, $8.

MARCH FRIDAY 1 Curing Pork in the Smokehouse. Land Between the Lakes, Homeplace. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. Music @ MAC presents JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers, Solid Rock’it Boosters and The Wheelhouse Rousters 112 Maiden Alley. 6:30 PM. 270.442.7723 • maidenalleycinema.com “South Pacific.” Purchase Players of Mayfield. 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.purchaseplayers.com. Adults: $12; Student and senior citizen tickets, $10; children 12 and under, $8. Maiden Alley Cinema hosts JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers, Solid Rock'it Boosters and The Wheelhouse Rousters (Josh Coffey, Eddie Coffey, Nathan Blak Lynn). A KET film crew will be in Paducah to shoot some footage of live music in the area and Maiden Alley Cinema is putting on a show! Tickets: $5. Get your tickets here: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=62afb9

SATURDAY 2 Making Sausage. Land Between the Lakes, Homeplace. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. Animal Mythbusters. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 2:15 p.m. Free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. 1st Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival Charity Event. Benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Hosted by Window World Cares. Julian Carroll Convention Center, Upstairs Ballroom. 12 - 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door or can be purchased in advance by calling 270.443.0031. Corporate tables with seating for 8 are available for $250. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

MONDAY 4 TUESDAY 5 “Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Master Gardener’s Toolbox: Selecting Shrubs. Free and open to the public. 5 pm. McCracken County Extension Office. 270-554-9520.

WEDNESDAY 6 Same Sun Here by Silas House. “From Off the Shelf” discussion with Andrew Halford. Noon. McCracken County Public Library. House will be Skyping the event and answering questions from the group led by Andrew Halford.

THURSDAY 7 Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center, Paducah. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. 270-443-1746. ‘Kick Up Your Heels’ Foundation Luncheon. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Baptist Heart Center Auditorium, Baptist Health, Paducah. Tickets are $30. Home fashion show by Ethan Allen, vendors and a panelist discussion on heart health. Reservations required: (270) 575-2871. Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond. Market House Theatre. Catered by Neil’s. Beer/wine cash bar. $35/dinner & show. 270-4446828 or www.mhtplay.com

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FRIDAY 8 Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond. Market House Theatre. Catered by Neil’s. Beer/wine cash bar. $35/dinner & show. 270-4446828 or www.mhtplay.com

SATURDAY 9 Canadian National Railroad’s offering Free Train Rides on “Little Obie.” Paducah Railroad Museum parking lot. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrating the museum’s grand re-opening! "Thomas the Tank Engine," the locomotive simulator, and the large HO model train lay-out will be open at the regular admission of $5/adult, $2/children, 12 and under. For questions call 270 908-6451 or visit www.paducahrr.org Rendering Lard. Land Between the Lakes, Homeplace. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. All About Pigs. Land Between the Lakes, Homeplace. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. Creature Feature: Coyotes. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 11:30 a.m. Free with admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org Going Out of Your Gourd. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 2:15 p.m. $3/gourd to build a bird house. Reservations required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Evening Planetarium Show. Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond Planetarium. 5:30 p.m. $3/child; $5/teens & adults. For more information, call 270-924-2237 or www.lbl.org Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond. Market House Theatre. Catered by Neil’s. Beer/wine cash bar. $35/dinner & show. 270-4446828 or www.mhtplay.com Star Party. Land Between the Lakes, Golden Pond Planetarium. 7 p.m. Free program. Weather permitting. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. “Men Who Cook” Celebrity Chef Event. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 6 p.m. 270.534.4422 Stringfever. Clemens Fine Arts Center. WKCTC. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, students; $25, adults. www.artsinfocus.org.

SUNDAY 10 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS Burning the Plant Bed. Land Between the Lakes, Homeplace. 1 p.m. Free with HP admission. Weather permitting. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. Grossology. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 2:15 p.m. Free program with admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org Read to Reel Movie. The Outsiders. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

MONDAY 11 Faith in Film presents SALMOM FISHING IN THE YEMEN. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:30 pm. $5. www.maidenalleycinema.com

TUESDAY 12 The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Graves County between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Blood mobiles will be stationed at Graves County Central Elementary School and at Sedalia. “Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

WEDNESDAY 13 The American Red Cross Blood mobiles will be stationed Fancy Farm, Symsonia, and Wingo elementary schools between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

THURSDAY 14 The American Red Cross Blood mobiles will be stationed at Farmington and Lowes schools in Graves County to offer the chance to give blood between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Half-broke Horses’ Author Jeannette Walls. One Book, One Campus, One Community Read. WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center Theatre. 7 pm. Book signing to follow. 270.534.3212 Class Acts Series presents Where in the World is the Symphony? 9:30 & 11:30 am. Carson Center. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org

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EVENTS CALENDAR Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Maiden Alley Cinema presents Science on Screen presents The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 112 Maiden Alley. 6:30 PM. 270.442.7723 • maidenalleycinema.com

FRIDAY 15 KEHA Spring Into Green – Food Edition. Mid-Continent College. 9:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Catered by: Artisan Kitchen. Call: 270-554-9520 for more information. Josh Turner. Carson Center. 7:30 pm. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org

SATURDAY 16 Beat Beethoven 5K Run/Walk for Paducah Symphony. Noble Park, Paducah. www.paducahsymphony.org or 270-444-0065. Real Women Expo. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 270.554.8255 or www.realwomansexpo.com/wp/ Diabetes Prevention Health Fair. 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. MCCH County South Tower Outpatient Surgery Area.Free lipid, glucose and A1C screenings, easy exercises & healthy eating sessions. If participating in labs, no food or drink, except water, for 8 hours. Gift bag for first 150 attendees. For more information, Melissa Ross 270-762-1832. “Pelicans, Ospreys & Eagles” Van tour. Meet at Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes. 9 a.m. – noon or 1 - 4 pm. $5 children /$7 adults. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required. Volunteer Work Day. Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org. Blacksmithing. Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. Program free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org Bach, Bernstein & Harmonica. Paducah Symphony Concert. 7:30 p.m. Carson Center. www.paducahsymphony.org or 270-444-0065. Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

SUNDAY 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY Leprechauns & Limericks Scavenger Hunt. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free program with admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org Snakes on St. Patty’s Day. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 2:15 p.m. Free program with admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org Read to Reel Movie. The Outsiders. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

MONDAY 18 TUESDAY 19 “Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

WEDNESDAY 20 THURSDAY 21 In Search of the Lost Hornpipe: Kentucky’s Diverse Fiddling Traditions. Evening Upstairs. McCracken County Public Library. 7 pm. www.mclib.net or 270442-2510 ext. 119. Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. Diverse Fiddle Traditions with acclaimed musician & fiddle scholar John Harrod. McCracken County Public Library. 7 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

FRIDAY 22 Class Acts Series presents Hitler’s Daughter. 9:30 & 11:30 am. Carson Center. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org “Herb Appeal.” Enjoy a tasty lunch, featuring fresh herbs with Purchase Area Master Gardeners’ Association. 11:30 a.m. Advance tickets are required. Container herbs available for purchase. Cost: TBD. Call: 270-554-9520, for more information. Kidz b Kidz Art Party. McCracken County Public Library, Meeting Room. 2 p.m. Come create some art to help comfort a child in the hospital. For more information, go to www.kidzbkidz.org

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Allen Music Student Concert. Great Room. First Baptist Church, Paducah. 6:30 p.m.

Dream Girls. Carson Center. 3 pm. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org

March Madness Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by: Easter Seals West Kentucky and Twelve Oaks Baptist Church. Featuring teams from Creative Enterprises, J.U. Kevil, Murray’s WATCH program, Community Alternatives of Kentucky and Easter Seals West Kentucky. Begins at 10AM. Games will be played at the Twelve Oaks Baptist Church, 2110 New Holt Road in Paducah, KY. FREE. Public invited. To obtain additional information, contact Kim Toney at (270) 443-1200.

MONDAY 25 The Little Mermaid Jr. MainStage School of Performing Arts and Theatre. 2 p.m. Tickets: $10. Please call 558-4249 to reserve seating. Linden Plantation, 3565 Lone Oak Road, Paducah.

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“Story Hour” with Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri. 10 am & 1 pm. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Girl Scouts Day. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free program with admission. Complete schedule online by March 1st. Call 270-924-2299 for more details or www.lbl.org

Baby & Me- a 20 minute story time for ages 0-24 months by Pam Whelan. 11 am. McCracken County Public Library. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

“Let There Be Light.” Making beeswax candles. Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. 1 – 3 p.m. Program free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119. The Little Mermaid Jr. MainStage School of Performing Arts and Theatre. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Please call 558-4249 to reserve seating. Linden Plantation, 3565 Lone Oak Road, Paducah.

Free Family Law Clinic. McCracken County Public Library. 4-6 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged for personalized help, but is not required. To register for the clinic or for more information about the clinic, please call Legal Aid at (270) 442-5518. Held the last Tuesday of each month. You may also pick up flyers at the Family Court or the McCracken County Child Support Office.

WEDNESDAY 27 THURSDAY 28 Jim Gaffigan: White Bread Tour. Carson Center. 7 pm. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org

Dream Girls. Carson Center. 7:30 pm. 270.450.4444 www.carsoncenter.org

SUNDAY 24 PALM SUNDAY

Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510 ext. 119.

Gardening for Hummingbirds & Butterflies. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 3:30 p.m. Free program with admission. Call 270-924-2020 for more details or www.lbl.org

FRIDAY 29 GOOD FRIDAY

Coloring Easter Eggs. Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. 2 p.m. Program free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org

Junior Forest Ranger Day. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free program with admission; activity journals, $2. Ages 5-12. Call 270-9242020 for more details or www.lbl.org

Read to Reel Movie. The Outsiders. McCracken County Public Library. 2 pm. www.mclib.net or 270-442-2510, ext. 122. The Little Mermaid Jr. MainStage School of Performing Arts and Theatre. 2 & 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Please call 558-4249 to reserve seating. Linden Plantation, 3565 Lone Oak Road, Paducah.

SATURDAY 30

Country Wedding. Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. 1- 3 p.m. Program free with HP admission. Call 270-924-2020 or www.lbl.org

SUNDAY 31 EASTER The Habit of Rabbits. Land Between the Lakes, Nature Station. 2:15 p.m. Free program with admission. Call 270-924-2020 for more details or www.lbl.org

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EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL 13, 2013 - Camp Robin offers children many emotional and psychological tools to help them deal with their grief. Camp Robin is open to children ages 4 to 17 and is from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with check-in at 8:30 a.m. Camp Robin will be held at Heartland Worship Center in Paducah. Registration deadline is April 10th. To register or for more information, visit www.elourdes.com/hospice.asp, call (270) 415-3636, or email Spoindexter@Lourdes-pad.org. MAY 11, 2013: Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon. Sponsored by Lourdes Hospital. www.paducahironmom.com

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: THROUGH MARCH 11, 2013: Themes and Variations in Judy Martin's Quilts. Exploring a theme over time in quilts provides a look at how style matures. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org THROUGH MARCH 23: Dominic Sansone Solo Exhibition. Yeiser Art Center. www.theyeiser.org or 270-442-2453.

THROUGH APRIL 2: Quilts of the South Central U.S. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

THROUGH APRIL 2: School Block Challenge. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org MARCH 7: Opening Reception for Paducah School of Art National Photography Invitational. WKCTC Clemens Fine Art Center. Free. 270-534-3212.

MARCH 14 – JUNE 11: New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Jacob's Ladder. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org Second Saturdays Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM. Apprenticeship for Artists. Ages 13+. Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department. 444-8508. Private Lessons and Glass Art Windows, Aire Castle Stained Glass Art Studio, 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, Benton KY. Limit 2 Students per class, schedule is set according to student availability,. Copper Foil & Solder method or Came Method For more, 270-354-5004 or www.airecastle.com/stained-glass . Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2ND TUE 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 and 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. Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings, Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151. National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. 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. Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com. Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377 PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr. River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270575-9958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477. The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 443-7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.

Religious Services & Meetings:

Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

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Bellview Baptist Church – 554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com SUNDAY School: 9 am; Worship Service: 10 am; Sunday Evening: 6 pm; WEDNESDAY Evening: 6:30 pm

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us” SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM. & 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study

Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; Sunday School, 10 AM; Sunday worship, 11AM; Sunday evening, 6 PM; Wednesday worship, 7 PM

Broadway Church of Christ - 270-443-6206 2855 Broadway Street, Paducah. www.broadwaycoc.com

Christ Chapel E.M.C. Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. Sundays 8:30 AM, "The Lighthouse" floating Chapel on Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina). WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PM, Hiter Chapel in Fairdealing. Call for directions 270-354-9132.

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - 443-2669 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids,Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and other Occasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services

SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM Mondays & Wednesdays: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM – noon Wednesday: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 PM

Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM.

SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 WEDNESDAY Evening Meals.$6 for adults and $4 for children. Reservations are not necessary. Food served from 5:30 – 6 PM. . Programs begin at 6:15 PM. Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets Tuesday and Thursdays

from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information. Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; First Step Addiction Counseling Ministry, call 270-408-1489. Choirs available for all ages. Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for children ages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext. 205 for more information about music opportunities. Directed by Art Deweese. Brooks Pool - 443-1778 - Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-

Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Contact 443-1778. Swim lessons and Parent & Me Classes are available.Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM MONDAY – THURSDAY: Open Swim. 5 - 7 PM. Water Aerobics: MONDAY - THURSDAY. 5:15 PM.

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017 2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 AM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM last SATURDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away 9 AM-Noon (except for Oct, Nov, and Dec)

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Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM

EVENTS CALENDAR Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00AM, Worship 10:00AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study,

Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900

9:50 AM;Late Morning Service,11 AM , Sunday night prayer service, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal, 5 PM; AWANA, 5:45 PM; Worship, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:00 AM, Morning Worship 10:15 Worship 6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Worship 6:00 PM.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Benton www.fccdcbentonky.org 527-8560 - 2515 S Main Street

Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org

Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mhee SUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM • WEDNESDAY: Youth night 5:30-7 PM • MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270443-8251 • 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY www.fccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Bell Choir Practice 9:30 AM, Traditional Worship 10:45 AM, Childrens’ Church 3-6 year olds 10:45 AM, Kids GroupPreschool through 5th Grade 4:00 PM, Contemporary Worship 5:30 PM, Youth Groups 6th through 12th Grades 6:30 PM.

AM,

Evening

SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 OGDEN LANDING ROAD • HARMONYPASTOR@GMAIL.COM - FIND US ON FACEBOOK! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 TH

SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6 - 12 grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting

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Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM.

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening meal- 5:15 PM, Youth- 5:30 PM, Bible Study- 6PM, Adult Choir- 7PM.

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9AM - 2:30 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY

House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org, Pastor Michael Pryor SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service

Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.ibcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00AM; Sunday School, 9:30AM; Worship, 10:45AM. MIX for Youth (Grades 6-12) - 4:00-6:00PM. WEDNESDAY: Shepherd's Table Dinner - Food served from 4:50-5:30PM. $4 for adults and $2 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Choir & Activities and Children's Choir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:45-7:00PM Youth Group (Grades 6-12) 5:45-7:00PM. Prayer Meeting - 6-7PM. Choir Rehearsal - 7:05-8:15PM. Discipleship Groups: Current Groups: Faith & Fiction - Last THURSDAYS, 7:00PM. Thursday Morning Study Group - 6:30AM. Service Opportunities: Mission Meal for River City - 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM Rightway Basketball with Coach Jan Godwin - A few spaces left for schoolage children! League play begins in January. Contact the church offices for more info.

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9

AM, Sonrise Servise 8 AM, Celebration Service Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9

AM,

Worship Service 10

AM.

(Holy

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875 SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

The Journey Church – Calloway County 3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071 Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

The Journey Church – Marshall County 198 Old Symsonia Rd., Benton, KY 42025 Service Time: SUNDAYS, 11 AM

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477 SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086

Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY: Worship 9

AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & 11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45 PM; Youth– 6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:15 PM

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EVENTS CALENDAR

TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment

McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or New Harvest Church of God 488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com

Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.

SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 www.newhopecpchurch.org

SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM

Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM, Worship 11 AM, Evening worship 6 PM, Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

New City Fellowship –270-816-3053 www.ncfpaducah.com, Pastor Ismael Gurrola SUNDAY: Worship: 10 AM at Paducah’s Sportsplex Life Groups throughout the weekdays

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following

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For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

newhopecpchurch@hotmail.com • Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-898-2630 or 270-350-7262 Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City, KY 42029 SUNDAY School: 9:30AM; SUNDAY Morning Worship: 10:30AM; SUNDAY Evening Worship: 6:00PM WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study: 6:00PM Visit us on Facebook.

Oaklawn Baptist Church – 442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM

Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM - Sunday School; 10 AM - Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K); 5:45 PM – Awana For Kids (ages 2 to 6th grade); 6:00 PM – Evening Worship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM – Bible Studies for ages 2 through Adult

Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning Worship and Children's Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM; WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club for Children 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous, a group that will help you overcome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI, Addiction Recovery Program. 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KY Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM

The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.

Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10AM-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM. Choir practice, Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM, Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school. Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.

Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, 5:30 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM 2nd Friday Fish Fry. 711 Ohio Street. Fish, Spaghetti, beans, slaw, drink, and one dessert for a $10 donation to Rosary Chapel. Serve from 4:30-6:30 PM. Carry outs are available.

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us • Pastor Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: WEDNESDAY 9 AM, FRIDAY at 9 AM, SUNDAY 6 PM

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM

Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6

Evening Service,

WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open; 4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal; 6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

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EVENTS CALENDAR St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org - Mass Schedule: MONDAY

–FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 at 11

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 http://www.facebook.com/TUMCPaducah

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM; TUESDAY: Women's Bible Study 9-11AM (TUMC) & 6:00-8:00PM (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 - 554-4634

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294

Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343

United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org

Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship

SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org

Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us

FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

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www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org

SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org

SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; Evening Worship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

West Kentucky Christian Alliance (non-denominational) – 270-994-3230 Sponsoring the 1st Bible Study in this area of the nationally acclaimed conference held recently in Memphis entitled BEHOLD YOUR GOD. 12-week study, held at the Paducah Library on MONDAY NIGHTS OR SATURDAY AFTERNOONS (once per week). It starts this month, and seating is limited. Call 270-994-3230 to register and go to BeholdYourGod.org for information. This study is appropriate for teens thru adults, church or nonmembers.

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919

Rev. Sharon Murray -www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available; Women's Circle Bible Study, 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6:30 PM.

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Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 442-6414

zioncpcinfo@gmail.com ; https://sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/ SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM. Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

On-Going Community Events & Notices: Live on Broadway is a signature community event featuring outdoor music and entertainment as well as historic Paducah’s wide range of retail stores, art galleries, restaurants and businesses. 2013 Live on Broadway runs May 25 (Memorial Day weekend) through August 3 most Saturdays from 6 pm to 9 pm. DOWNTOWN BOOK CLUB. Paducah, Ky. Jo’s Baskets and Gifts, 404 Broadway. The book discussion for Salting Roses will be held Monday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m. The book selection for April is The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. The discussion of The End of Your Life Book Club will be held on April 15 at 1:00 p.m. New members are welcome to attend our discussions. FREE. For inquires, contact Jo Zulkowsky-Cook at 270.444.7699. American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAYS of every month. 6 p.m. Paducah-area chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support Ballard, Livingston & McCracken counties. Call 270-442-3575 for more information. 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 and McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library and having an application sent to them by mail or by going on-line to www.mclib.net and 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. Free service homebound. Questions, contact Cathy Edwards at 270-443-2510, ext. 118.

MONDAY – SATURDAY: Downtown Farmers Market. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. www.paducahalliance.org Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. 2695 Jackson Street. For more, call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com.

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MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.

ALL TICKETS $15

Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.

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MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open: Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.

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Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183. Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233.

Carson Center

100 Kentucky Avenue | Paducah, Kentucky

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Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, , Tuesdays, 6 8:30 PM. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-3311750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net. FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. Fridays through June 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building. Tests start at 8:30 AM. You can also take the GED FREE. Call to schedule a time.

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports The Carson Center with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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EVENTS CALENDAR FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168 Neighbors Unifying Ballard County: MEETS THE 1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7 PM, at the Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway, LaCenter. UNBC is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county. Anyone interested in participating in community improvement is welcome. For more information, contact Elaine Jarvis, president at 270-665-5057. Find us on Facebook. Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the fourth Monday of each month, 6:00 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Society is open Fridays, 9 AM until 4 PM. For more information contact, Murray Akers, 270-628-3203. Ballard County Cemetery Boad: Meets the first Thursday of each month, 4:30 PM, at Ballard County Extension Office, 110 Broadway in LaCenter, KY. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preseve our old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook. Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week. Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: Monday Friday, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. For more, call Grace Forte at 270-205-0223. Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795. The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts". Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed. Contact Gretchen Smith, (270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com

McCracken County Animal Shelter. Monday through Saturday. 10 AM - 5 PM. 455 County Park Road, Paducah, KY. St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247. Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117 Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-9679601 or 1-618-695-2654. Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300 FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM.

SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH: Knitting Club. McCracken County Extension Office. Members meet to share techniques and ideas and enjoy each others company. For more, call 270-554-9520. THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. 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 SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu TUESDAYs: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM and 1 PM. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married cou-

ples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823. MONDAY

- SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan

Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.

SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon -

1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (4432401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (442-8621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. MONDAYS: Introduction to Social

Ballroom Dancing. Paducah Dance Academy. 6 PM.

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Workforce Computer Classes. . McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. Wednesdays 1 PM.. “1 on 1 at 1” Basic Computing Class. Fridays 3 PM, Job Search and Resume. For more, call 270-442-2510.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY:

Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab. 1 PM. Monday is "Basic Computing,” Wednesday is “Building a Resume,” Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.” For more, call 270-442-2510.

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2013 Summer Camps and Activities

Broadway United Methodist Church 701 Broadwayâ&#x20AC;˘Paducah 270.443.1778

Registering for summer classes now!

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-1 p.m. & 4-7 p.m. Friday 9-1 p.m. Friday night & Weekend rental available! Contact the pool for more details Swim Lessons for all ages

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Animal Tales With a commitment to educate, entertain and inspire; Animal Tales provides live animal programs for schools, libraries, churches, camps, special events, etc. We provide these programs through highly educated and experienced staff in a safe and effective learning environment that both engages and involves participants. We come to you! www.animaledzoocation.com

Brooks Pool Seasonally we offer Red Cross Lifeguard classes for a job so hot, it’s COOL! Participants must be at least 15 years old to qualify. Training can usually be completed in a single weekend. A child that can learn how to swim early in life can enjoy years in the water. We offer semi-private and private lessons for anyone from 6 months to 99 years young. Pool Rental for Private Parties 701 Broadway • 270-443-1778 • Hours Monday Thursday 9-1 p & 4-7 pm • Friday 9-1

Camp Manitowa Camp Manitowa is the newest, co-ed overnight camp in the area. Only 75 miles from Paducah, we offer a complete range of activities including water skiing, zip line, pool, and sports. For information and to schedule an inhome presentation please contact Camp Director Dan Grabel at 314-348-6412, dan@campmanitowa.com, www.campmanitowa.com.

Direct from NEW YORK CITY,

BROADWAY WORKSHOP AT THE CARSON CENTER is a five day Musical Theatre Camp for ages 9 - 18. Learn from acclaimed professionals from New York City.

Monday June 3 - Friday June 7, 2013

Classes in

• Acting / Scene Work • Improvisation • Stage Combat • Broadway Dance / Movement • Acting for Film & Television and more!

JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING WEEK AT THE CARSON CENTER!

www.BroadwayWorkshop.com thecarsoncenter.org

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Hooked on Science -

jlindsey@hookedonscience.org • Phone: 573-270-7539

July 8th – 12th – Paducah, KY – WKCTC - Dino Dig (Ages 4-5) - Grab your chisels and hammers as we embark on an exploration of prehistoric proportion! Uncover a fantastic learning adventure as Jason Lindsey aka “Mr. Science”, turns one of our classrooms into a dinosaur dig. In just five days campers will learn everything from what dinosaurs had for dinner to how to excavate dinosaur bones and even how to piece together a dinosaur skeleton! http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/course/course.aspx?C=522&pc=4&mc=&sc= July 15th – 19th – Paducah, KY – WKCTC - Angry Bird Science (Ages 6-8) – It’s a popular game for kids, young and old, but did you know you were learning science when playing Angry Birds? From building structures to launching Angry Birds in an attempt to knock down the structure and the pigs, your child will learn all about force and motion through hands-on experiments. http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/course/course.aspx?C=523&pc=4&mc=&sc= July 22nd – 26th – Paducah, KY - WKCTC - Junior Crime Scene Investigator (Ages 9-14) – We’ve all watched the popular TV show CSI, but have you ever wondered what really happens to the evidence collected from a real crime scene? Where does it go, how does it tell a story, and most importantly, how can it be used to solve the crime? Jason Lindsey aka “Mr. Science” will turn one of our classrooms into a crime scene and your child will help solve the crime in just five days. Students will learn about cutting-edge forensic science practices and procedures, such as DNA profiling, digital imaging, and crime scene reconstruction. http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/course/course.aspx?C=524&pc=4&mc=&sc=

Four Rivers Behavioral Health Persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities may be eligible to receive supports from Four Rivers Behavioral Health such as respite, crisis funding, residential, in home/community supports, supported employment or day training program. Providing services to Ballard, Carlisle, Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken counties. Call 270-442-5088

Challenger Learning Center Space Quest 2013 offers a variety of camps for students of all ages and in many interest areas. Space is our theme, but our camps also include scuba diving, art, rocketry, building colonies and searching for stolen Mars rocks. Dates, descriptions, costs and registration forms are available at www.clcpaducah.org.

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Harmony Road 1-Week Thematic Musical Summer Camps for ages 4 - 7 year olds and Summer Music classes for parents and children ages 18 months through 4 years. We also have group piano classes for parents and students ages 5 - teens. Registration is required and the schedule is normally posted online in April. 2226 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY â&#x20AC;˘ Friend us on Facebook at Harmony Road Music School Paducah (270) 444-3669 â&#x20AC;˘ www.harmonyroadpaducah.com

HORSES, Inc. Boots, Bridles & Buddies Carson Park, Paducah from 9am-noon OR 1:30pm- 4:30pm. For ages 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16. Fee per child: $75 early enrollment by May 15 or $85 After May 15. Go online for registration packet. We now take credit cards. www.horsesinc.org or 270-408-1520 final enrollment deadline is June 15

Hwangs Your Kids Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to have â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another Boring Summerâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Martial Arts classes, your kids can spend the summer learning, building their self esteem, and just plain having fun! Located at 3038 Lone Oak Road in Paducah. Call 270-554-6667 or visit www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com for more information.

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Kiddie Kottage We are a unique, Christian based center withcurriculum programs for every age. We provide a clean, family like atmosphere that welcomes children and makes them feel at home, all of this with the convenience of all day child care. New preschool classes starting for 3. 4 and 5 year olds. Call 270-415-0604 or visit www.kiddiekottage.net for more information.

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McCracken County Library

Market House Theatre

There are several programs and activities available to adults and children of all ages. Please see our ad on page 51 or visit our website at www.mclib.net or call us at 270-442-2510 for more information.

FOOTLIGHTS - MHT’s youth acting troupes for grades 1-12, will have a new session of classes starting April 6 and continuing every Saturday through May 25.

Marshall County Public Library Students of all ages are invited to Dig into Reading at the Marshall County Public Library this summer! With a summer-long reading challenge, weekly programs throughout July, and special events on weekends, the MCPL Summer Reading Program has something for everyone! Visit www.marshallcolibrary.org for a complete schedule of events.

8am MUSICAL THEATRE (grades 1-5) Rehearsal & performance of a musical “Munchkin Mediation: Conflict Resolution in Oz!” 9am THEATRE GAMES (grades 1-5) • 10am COMEDY IMPROV (grades 6-8) 11am COMEDY IMPROV+ (grades 9-12) SUMMER SESSIONS - MHT offers a wide variety of dramatic offerings throughout the months of June & July...ranging from 2 day workshops to 2 week camps for grades preschool through adult! Mask-making, Shakespeare, Musical Theatre, Acting for Film, Creative Drama and more will be taught by instructors trained in CA, U of L, U of Evansville, WI and more! The complete schedule will be published March 23. Disney Musical Camp - ANNIE Kids!(gr. 3-9) July 820 (Performances July 19 & 20) Musical Mania Camp - CHARACTER MATTERS! (gr. K-5) July 1-12(Performance July 12) For information on MHT classes and programming: (270)444-6828,www.mhtplay.com

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McCracken County 4-H Camp

Paducah Sports Plex

Camp is June 24-27. We are pleased to offer zip lines, horseback riding, canoeing, archery, swimming, and many other classes. Make new friends and learn some new skills! Children between the ages of 8 (going in to the 4th grade) to 14 are eligible to attend. Please go to the4h.org or call 270-554-9520 for more information. Total Cost: $170.00 with a $50.00 deposit due at registration.

Enrollment dates Now-August, enroll by May 23 and receive a free t-shirt! Ages 5-12 Cost depends on what your needs are! $15 half day, $30 full day, $129 per week (for full day), sibling discounts are available. The Plex is THE place for your child to spend their summer keeping active in a climate controlled setting. Your child will play traditional sports as well as daily dodgeball (camp favorite!) and other group games. We also have daily craft time, play on the inflatables have snacks and lunch provided and more! See you at the Plex! 6525 US Hwy 60 Paducah, KY 554-7539, www.PlexSports.net

Mainstage School of Performing Arts MainStage School of Performing Arts Summer Program . Drama Intensive – 2 age groups , 1 or 2 week sessions –Acting Intensive – 2 age groups, 3 day sessions-From Improv to Shakespeare Musical Theatre Intensive – 2 age groups, 1 week sessions 2/3 day workshops in costume design, stagecraft, and directing. MainStage Dance – Open Classes (available to all are dance students) Ballet Intensive – Pointe and pre-pointe Dance Intensive- Contemporary, Jazz, Jazz Funk and Hip Hop So You Think You Can Dance but never tried it Intensive – 2 age levels, open to all who wish to try dance. Call 558-4249 for more information or visit our website www.mymainstageschool.com

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National Quilt Museum The National Quilt Museum is a great place for children of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creative side. We offer a variety of fun educational offerings throughout the year. There are several quilt camps - visit www.quiltmuseum.com for more information.

Paducah Parks Services Paducah Parks Services offers a wide variety of summer camp programs to consider for your child this summer. From camps for 3-5 year to camps for K-5th graders, to camps for special needs, we have lots of fun in store. Contact our office at 444-8508 for more information.

Paducah Symphony Summer Music Camp June 17 - 21 Elementary students from 9am - noon; Middle and High School students from 9am - 3pm Offering Winds, Strings and Choral Music instruction in large and small ensembles for rising 4th - 12th grades. Including aural music theory/ear training, written theory, and Master Classes for all students with additional private lessons available. Featuring a Summer Showcase on the last day of camp for family and friends. For more information or to register online, visit www.paducahsymphony.org or call270.444.0065

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River City Baseball & Softball Academy The River City Baseball and Softball Academy is a new endeavor from guys that have been around for a while. They provide private instruction in all areas of baseball and softball including, but not limited to, hitting, defense, base running, sliding, pitching and catching. The Swing for the Fence Program is dedicated to providing private instruction to disadvantaged kids. It will also be providing free baseball camps to the area youth, as well as plans to provide scholarship monies to graduating seniors planning to play ball collegiately. The free camp, “Opening Day” will be held on March 16. Details available at www.hitatrivercity.com or by calling 270-534-5486

Rowton Tennis Rowton’s offers summer “Adventure” clinics for 10 and under players and High Performance Training for your advanced superstar! Clinics will run throughout the summer, chose your weeks! Contact Patrick at Patrick@rowtontennis.com for details!

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Three Rivers Martial Arts

YMCA of Mayfield & Graves County

Awaken your potential this summer at Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. Our special includes nine weeks of group classes (18 classes) for $130 for ages 5 to 14. We also offer private lesson packages that can be scheduled at your convenience and shared with up to four people at no additional cost! 270-554-4885 or www.threeriversacademy.com

Registrations Begins March 15th, 2013 Swimming 3x a week, 6 field trips to area attractions, organized daily activities including cooking lessons, physical activity, arts and crafts, daily devotions, and science experiments. Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks provided. Experienced and trained staff. Located at First Baptist Church of Mayfield and the YMCA - Ages: K-8th grade. Camp runs May 21st August 2nd, Mon - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm (Closed Memorial Day and July 4th) Camp Rates and Information can be found on the YMCA website: www.mayfieldgravesymca.com or by calling Pamela Hamilton at 270-247-0049.

River Discovery Center Wednesdays on the Waterfront â&#x20AC;˘ Fun and Educational Camps Ages Pre-K thru 4th grade. Campers may attend more than one grade level. Camp hours 10am-3pm $35 Programs include animal visits, science experiments, games, art projects, and time in the boat simulator! Call EJ for information. 270.575.9958

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by: Jamie Lober

f you’re a parent you’re probably already looking at summer activity options for your child. Before you attend the camp fair at WKCTC this March do some planning so you’ll know what type of camp experience you need to look for this summer. “The biggest factor to consider is your child, what his or her interests are and what they wants to get out of the camp experience,” said Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association. Some like sports while others prefer the creative or performing arts and others like science and discovery. One of the major differences is whether it is a day camp

or overnight camp. “Consider the age and maturity of your child and whether they have had positive overnight stays with relatives and friends,” advised Smith.

Research the camp Most importantly, be sure that it is accredited by the American Camp Association. It is also wise to know whether the workers have received background checks and to investigate the history of the camp, such as how long it has been in existence and what kind of reviews it has received from former campers. You want to make sure that it will be a positive and safe environment for your child.

Here are a few ideas and things to consider when choosing a camp. • Summer camps are for exploration. They don’t require a huge commitment like many activities offered during the school year. They are a great time to try something new. • Make sure the camp works with your schedule. There are often more than one camp session, so pick one that you can plan your summer around. • Is the camp is accredited. Have the workers received background checks? Look at the history of the camp and how long it has been around. Have previous campers had positive experiences? You want to make sure the camp will be a safe environment for your child.” • Is your kid ready for an overnight camp? Would they be better off at a day camp this year? • Fun or educational? Maybe this summer there is time for a little of both! 56 • March2013 www.purchasefamilymag.com

Do not rush into overnight camp until your child is let kids talk about their feelings,” said Smith. “Express confidence in your child’s ability to handle camp. Make planning ready. You can start with day camp and see how that goes, since it can be for as little as a few hours each day. This way you can see how your child adapts, makes friends and what kinds of camp they enjoy. You will have the comfort of knowing that at the end of the day you will be there to take them home and hear about all of the neat things they have done. Some kids really like a camp experience that is more educational. It is a chance to find out about topics in a more in-depth manner and also to get a more creative or hands-on, engaging experience.

Over-night camp expectations The first time your child goes away to camp, or even the second, some separation anxiety may be expected. It is easier to cope when you take an optimistic approach and are prepared. “Talk about camp with your camper, much like the first day of school,” suggested Smith. “Help them look at the welcome brochure or packet, involve them in the packing process so they feels comfortable with what they are taking with them. Be positive about the experience when you talk to them about any concerns. If your child is concerned about the length of the camp stay, let them know how you can stay in touch. Most camps have the ability to call home in an emergency and send cards or letters. Include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope in your child’s suitcase. Mark the camp’s ‘family visit day’ on your calendar before your child leaves and reassure him that soon the fun of camp will be the only thing on his mind.”

Anxiety is normal While you may think most kids are excited about the camp experience that is not always the case. “Anxiety is normal but talking and sharing information helps reduce anxiety,” said Smith. If you are nervous too, try not to show it. “How a parent expresses their confidence in the child’s opportunity to have a good experience often sets the tone. Discussing expectations in advance can also make your child feel better. Kids want to go to camp for many different reasons including having fun, making friends, participating in activities that interest them and learning new skills. By taking into account what your child hopes to do, you can select the best camp for them. Make sure that they are involved in the decision and that you listen to their opinions about the camp experience.”

a family affair and pack wisely. “Label everything! Use laundry pens, iron-on and sew-in labels to ID your camper’s belongings,” advised Smith. Be sure your child gets experience walking in any new shoes or boots before camp begins. Let your child know that they are able to go to camp because they are responsible since that is complimentary. It is a chance for them to show independence and that they can take care of themselves. If your child is worried about making new friends, let them know it is always scary to enter new situations but they can do it. Reassure your child of all of their positive qualities and let them know that the best way to connect with others is by being themselves. Encourage them to introduce themselves to other people and take the first step remind them that everyone is a stranger at first. The kids at camp will all come from different backgrounds, so your child should be open-minded and try to get to know as many people as they can. By taking advantage of all that the camp experience has to offer, they will gain the most.

Basic health and safety Review some basic health and safety precautions for camp. This includes wearing sunscreen and bug spray, because both bug bites and sunburn can interfere with the fun and adventure of the camp experience. Remind your child to change out of their wet bathing suit when gets out of the swimming pool and hang it up to dry to avoid getting a rash. Of course make sure they do not overlook the basics of hygiene like brushing their teeth, washing hands and showering. Remember that when you make the decision together and your child knows that you are supportive and cheering them along, they can have a successful experience. k

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t’s not quite spring yet but many purchase area families are already looking at summer camp options for their children. But we’ve made it easy for you – just plan on attending the second annual Summer Camp and Activities Fair. Sponsored by Challenger Learning Center, West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC) Workforce Solutions and Purchase Area Family Magazine, the fair it will take place March 23, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Because of the great response we had last year, this year’s fair will be held in the Haws Gymnasium, located on the WKCTC campus. Summer camp and activity programs and their providers will gather in one location to share all the exciting opportunities that are out there for kids. The fair is designed to help parents and families plan summer activities more easily. It’s a one-stop informational shopping venue for regional educational programs, day camps, overnight camps, academic camps, classes, summer activities and more! No searching the internet or realizing you missed a great program flyer in your child’s backpack: No calling only to find that the ideal program is fully enrolled. All the information you need is under one roof and in less than an hour you’ll have all the information you and your children need to make it the perfect summer! Did you know that the Market House Theater offers

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drama classes, the River Discovery Center offers camps along the river, the Challenger Learning Center offers camps that will blast you to the moon, the Carson Center offers camps that let you be a Broadway star, and WKCTC offers camps where you can build Lego robots? This is just a small example of all the educational, fun opportunities for students of all ages. This is not a complete list of vendors, so you will have to attend the fair to see what everyone has to offer! Win a free camp! Attending the fair can also help towards the cost of a camp! Many vendors have donated vouchers for free camps or coupons for discounts to be given away as door prizes at the fair. All you need to do is enter the door prize drawing when you check in, cross your fingers, and hope that you are chosen. You don’t even need to be present to win. Still time to be a vendor You may not be a parent or caregiver interested in attending the fair, but if you have an organization or business that offers programs for kids and you would like to be a vendor at the fair, it’s not too late. Contact Mellisa Duncan at mellisa.duncan@kctcs.edu for more information. There is a $25 vendor fee that includes table and chairs. Each vendor is responsible for their own display and informational materials. k

TUESDAYS: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. SECOND TUESDAYS: Zonta Club of Paducah, 6:00 PM. Whaler’s Catch, 123 N. Second Street. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183 TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu. WEDNESDAYS: Knitting, Crochet, and More.Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 2 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting, crocheting or other project. 444-0044. WEDNESDAYS: One on One at One - Computers with Brian Medlin at McCracken County Library. 1:00 PM. THURSDAYS: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

MARCH 19TH & 21ST: St. Mary School System will host two open houses. TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH for Middle School & High School students at the school at 1243 Elmdale in Paducah, and THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST for Elementary students (PS-5th) at the school at 377 Highland Blvd. in Paducah. Both are from 5:307:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Call 442-1681 Ext. 242 for more information.

Camps, Classes & Education

MARCH 1 – Grossology - Ewwww! That's so gross! From eating bugs to dissecting owl vomit, kids will explore some of the most disgusting topics in science. Friday Night Science will be held at WKCTC's Emerging Technology Center from 5 - 7 p.m. each night. $20/class. Participants who sign up for all six sessions receive 10% discount. To register, call 270-5343335 or go online at http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C=&S=4

MARCH 7 - Storm Chaser 101: Junior Storm Academy How do tornadoes form? How hot is lightening? From creating your own tornado to making a cloud, kids will explore the science of severe weather. Friday Night Science will be held at WKCTC's Emerging Technology Center from 5 - 7 p.m. each night. $20/class. To register, call 270-534-3335 or go online at http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C=&S=4

THURSDAYS: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6PM Spring Hill Singles Ministry - Offering adult singles bible study at Ledbetter UMC. Join us for fun fellowship while learning about real issues that singles face. Childcare provided, and single parents are welcome. Our singles Bible study will start Thursday, 1-5-2012. For the most updated information, like us on Facebook as Spring Hill Ministries Paducah. You can also email springhillministries@hotmail.com. THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAYS: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 PM (extra meeting time to add) Christ United Methodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414

FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. 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. 8 PM. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321 FRIDAYS: Friday Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway. 7:00 PM. 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. www.paducahracing.net LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.

SATURDAYS: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM matinee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. For more, call Michael Vancura at 270-994-3686.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes:

FRIDAY MORNINGS MONTHLY: Toddler Time (for 2 and 3 year olds) is an opportunity for Graves County children to begin to become familiar with school so that when the time comes, the transition is very natural. Children are able to explore, play with new toys and meet other children. We include in our sessions times of singing, playing, arts, crafts, coloring, and snack time. While the toddlers are having fun mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are learning creative ways to actively engage with their children. For more information, contact Jennifer Morris, 270-328-4868. The McCracken County Preschool Head Start office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2012-13 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1, 2012 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County School District. Please call the McCracken County Head Start office at 270-538-4041 to make an appointment. Early Head Start applications will also be taken at this time. Transportation for preschool is provided by McCracken County School system. Sorry, no transportation is provided for Early Head Start.

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THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.

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EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH 22 - Space Adventure Kids will experience a part of American history. From original insulator pieces flown in space on the 20th flight of space shuttle Atlantis to a piece of space tile insulation, kids will touch space shuttle artifacts. Plus, kids will build rockets and plant space-exposed seeds. Friday Night Science will be held at WKCTC's Emerging Technology Center from 5 - 7 p.m. each night. $20/class. To register, call 270-534-3335 or go online at http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C=&S=4 MARCH 29 - Laser Pegs Using Laser Pegs 3D Light Board, kids design structures and discover the science behind light. Friday Night Science will be held at WKCTC's Emerging Technology Center from 5 - 7 p.m. each night. $20/class.To register, call 270-534-3335 or go online at http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C=&S=4

APRIL 2 - Spring Break Project. Museum of the American Quilt Society, Paducah. 11am - 12:30pm Create a Drawstring bag. Ages 9 - 15, $10 includes supplies.

APRIL 13 - Camp Robin is open to children ages 4 to 17, who have experienced the loss of a loved one. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with check-in at 8:30 a.m. Heartland Worship Center, Paducah. Registration deadline is April 10th. To register or for more information, visit www.elourdes.com/hospice.asp, call (270) 415-3636, or email Spoindexter@Lourdes-pad.org. CLASSES ON MONDAYS – THURSDAYS: Beginner group and advanced group piano classes (for ages 5-6, 6-7, 8-11) Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah, KY. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. CLASSES ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS: Preschool classes for parents and children ages 3 – 5 Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, Paducah, KY. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. CLASSES ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS: 6-week sessions for Parents and Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years , or Parents and Babies ages birth to 18 months Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste.2, KY. For more information, contact Amy Allen at (270) 444-3669 or to view a schedule, visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, and dance. For details, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov

FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Alzehimer’s Support Group. Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, 501 N. 3rd Street in Paducah. 4:30 PM. Call Felicia Williams or Katina Wilson at 270-444-9661 for additional information.

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group, second floor conference room at Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. 11:00 AM – noon. Provides informaiotn, education and support to those who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. Please call 270-251-4121 for more information.

MARCH 4 (MONDAY): Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room, Baptist Health, Paducah. 3-4:30 pm. This group provides

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support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Deb Welsh at 270-415-7697 to register.

MARCH 5 (TUESDAY): Understanding Heart Failure. Heart Center Conference Room, Baptist Health, Paducah. Free for patients/caregivers to keep heart failure under control. 270-575-2918 for more information or to register. MARCH 4 & 11 (MONDAY) AND MARCH 2 (SATURDAY): Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday. 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.

MARCH 11 (MONDAY) AND MARCH 13 (WEDNESDAY). Diabetes Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information.

MARCH 14(THURSDAY): Relaxing from Within. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Free class designed to help expectant mothers become familiar with relaxation techniques. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and support person. Call 270-575-2229 for more information.

MARCH 25 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 6 - 8 pm. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

MARCH 25 (MONDAY): Sibling Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

SECOND THURSDAYS Infant Care Class. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital. Baby basics to assist parents with their first few weeks with baby. Call 270-444-2443.

SELECT TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Your Guide to Joint Replacement classes. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. Thursday Classes are 1 – 3 PM. Tuesday Classes are 4 – 6 PM. Call for exact dates and to register. 270-444-2915. FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FREE Family Law Clinic from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The meeting room is located on the second floor of the McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington Street). To register for the clinic or for more information about the clinic, please call Legal Aid at (270) 442-5518. You may also pick up flyers at the Family Court or the McCracken County Child Support Office. SECOND TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Breast Cancer Support Group. Lourdes Medical Pavilion, Suite 403. 6 PM. Call 270-442-1310.

SECOND THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH: Hopeful Hearts Breast Cancer Support Group. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes Hospital, Womens Center Suite 210. 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Call 270-538-5700.

EVERY TUESDAY: Ashes Smoking Cessation Classes. Classroom 4, Lourdes Hospital. 5 PM. Call 270-444-2808. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Sibling Class. Rosenthal Room – 2nd floor, Marshall Nemer Pavision Lourdes. Prepares big brothers and big sisters under 5 for the new arrival. 6 PM – 8 PM. Call 270-444-2640 or 270-444-2243. 3 CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS IN EACH MONTH: Three week Childbirth Class. Borders Community Room, Marshall Nemer Paviilion at Lourdes. 6:00 PM – 8:00 270-444-2243. SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Breastfeeding Class. Rosenthal Room – 2nd floor, Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. 6 PM – 8 PM. Call 270-444-2243. PM, call for exact dates.

MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11

AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net

MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Kidney Optios Education Class. Marshall Nemer Pavilion at Lourdes. 2 PM – 4 PM. Call 270-443-0217.

Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports:

TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get

Weekday Road Rides. EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY when the temperature is above 40 and the roads are dry. Meet at Family Video Store, 414 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY. 6 AM. Ride is for 60 to 74 minutes and there is a different route for each day of the week. Pace varies depending on who shows up. Fridays are the most laid back and best for first timers. Lights needed during months when sunrise is later than 6 AM. Contact Hutch at 270-442-0751 or hutch@bilekeworldky.com.

some great coaching and play a few games. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.

MONDAYS: Dodgeball League. 6:30

WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet

December only. 270-444-8508.

at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com

MONDAY: Clogging Class. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 6 PM. $5 per session. For more, call 270-444-8508.

FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 9:30 PM. 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.

MONDAY -THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching,

TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.

PM.

Paducah Recreation Center through

strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more.

MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks. 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Parks Bldg, Classroom 2.For more or to sign up, call 444-8508.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido.Paducah Parks. For more or to sign up, call 444-8508. MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. 7:00 PM. Western Kentucky Adult Volleyball Club has competitive games weekly. Play is co-ed on a men’s net and divided into A, B, C divisions as participation allows. Games/meetings focused on improving individual skills and team play. For more email wkvballclub@gmail.com MONDAY, WEDNESDAY: Yoga. 11:00 AM. Paducah Recreation Center. 270-444-8508. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Yoga.9:00 AM. Paducah Recreation Center. 270-444-8508. MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY – Zumba With Tishaunda. Community of Christ Church, 718 Market Street, Metropolis, IL. 5:30 PM Monday and Thursday, 10:30 Saturday. $3 per class www.tishaunda.webs.com 618-638-4180

TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS at 12:30

PM and WEDNESDAYS at 6:30 PM. Zumba with Tishaunda. AMPA in Jordan's Crossing.$5 per class. www.tishaunda.webs.com or call 618.638.4180

MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. 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. MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

MONDAY – THURSDAY. Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 6:15 PM. 270-554-8224.

MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park. M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE.

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 908-6670 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM. Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa @bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

TUESDAYS: Intermediate Mid East Dance, Parks Bldg, Classroom 3. 6 PM. 270-444-8508. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Futsal, Paducah Recreation Center through December only. 6:30 PM. 270-444-8508.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Circuit Training, Paducah Recreation Center. 11 AM. 270-444-8508.

TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.

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TUESDAYS: Hatha Yoga. Paducah Yoga Center. 5:30 PM. Pay what you can, donation based class for all levels, including beginners.

TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

and to report errors or suspected fraud. He is available 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For more information call 270-443-8993.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.

TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508. THURSDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy,

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579

2343 New Holt Road. 5 PM – 6 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist

Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/ Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-

Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-1778 for more info.

WEDNESDAYS: Beginners Mid East Dance, Parks Bldg, Classroom 2. 5 PM. 270-444-8508.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and

WEDNESDAYS: Advanced Mid East Dance, Parks Bldg, Classroom 2. 6:30 PM. 270-444-8508.

over. 443-8579

THURSDAYS: Tribal Fusion, Parks Bldg, Classroom 3. 6 PM. 270-444-8508.

TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run,West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run. THURSDAYS: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 444-8508. THURSDAYS: Drop in Doubles Clinic. Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center. 6:30 PM. Members $15, Non-members $19.

270-443-8363.

FRIDAYS: Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6.

WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah Yoga Center. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more. 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's Bingo. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 - 3 PM. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270-443-6543. v

FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 908-6670. www.hwangs martialarts.com SATURDAYS: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224. SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com. SATURDAYS: Kid’s Kickboxing (ages 5-14) Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 1 PM – 2 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4. SATURDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Meet at Rehab Associates, Berger Road. 5 AM. 4 mile run (up to 20 if training for marathon). SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11

PM.

$6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1,

Speed/Inline $3.

SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com

On-Going Events for Seniors: FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Church of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for information.

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770. Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075. Senior Medicare Patrol – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on your you can protect your self from Medicare errors, learn to detect potential fraud and abuse

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services

Adoption/Foster Care:

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, KY 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, KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 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. Providing 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 parent support. For experience you can count on, call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293.

Child Care:

Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508.

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National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.

Child Protection/ Crisis Services:

Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E”. 443-6071, ext. 5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center. We provides fee 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 and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church. 559-1515. Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18. 4-5PM. FREE. 444-8508

Education Groups:

KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, playdates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-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, 270809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equiPMent. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne-Smith at 270-9284368 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 270-908-1619. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park. Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11 AD. The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history, archeology, education and Native Americans. Activities include tour guiding, educational programs, greeting visitors, outdoor landscaping and other help. Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 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. www.lbl.org

McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon – 1 PM. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 442-5172 Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries. Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life. CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding, academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information. To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.

Crisis Management Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House. The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides 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. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUICIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org

Loss: Compassionate Friends of Four Rivers - For families who have lost a child of any age. We are parents of loss meeting together. THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 7 - 9 PM. EXCEPT December when Candlelighting Ceremony is 2nd Sunday. Community and Senior Ctr., 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank). To receive our free newsletter or for information contact us: 270-217-4490 or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com . The National CF website: www.compassionatefriends.org Four Rivers Compassionate Friends – THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. 7 – 9 PM EXCEPT December when we join in the National Candle Lighting 2nd Sunday. For families who have lost a child of any age. Community and Senior Ctr, 155 W Cumberland Av, Grand Rivers, KY (one block west of J.H. O'Bryan Ave, and behind 1st KY Bank) Contact: 270-217-4490, or FourRiversCF@hotmail.com for more information or to receive our FREE newsletter. www.compassionatefriends.org Grief Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Graves County Senior Citizens Building. 11:30 AM. Free grief support group sponsored by Lourdes Hopice. Contact Todd Hawkins at 270-415-3632.

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 am. 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.

EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office, Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Grief Support Lunch: Luke's Truckstop, Arlington. 11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org. 270-415-3607.

FIRSTTHURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-415-3632. Bariatric Support Group. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM. Call 270-251-4169. 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 Lane. Contact: 442-3722

Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com 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 Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St. Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois. Open to the public Tuesday Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Drop by, call 270-415-0467, or email anita@stnicholasfamilyclinic.com. St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store. We are 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 through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number: 270-442-9351; Help Line phone number: 270-575-1008; E-mail address: stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com

Zack’s Hope SOS. Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Western Baptist Heart Center. 6 – 7:30 PM. For more, call Linda Thompson at 270-559-3480

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, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more.

Multi-service Providers:

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 575-0021. Donations may be sent to : Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N. 12th Street • Paducah KY 42001

Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on: Childbirth, breastfeeding ALS support, Driving, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Breast & Cervical Cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues. Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes

Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 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 Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours. The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com. Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087. Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401. Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church, West Paducah. For info., 554-9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com 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 10 AM – 2 PM 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 - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM, 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 Kennel Club. Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

McCracken County Public Library. 1:30 PM. Contact Marjory Heyduck at 554-0878. Programs include local speakers. New members welcome. Toastmasters EVERY MONDAY. Farm Bureau Office, 1600 Broadway. Noon-1PM. Visitors are always welcome. Come and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info, call Clay Campbell, 703-2700.

Parenting Support: I-CAN - The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Liabrary Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30AM on 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS FROM JANUARY THROUGH MAY. If you’re a mother of a preschooler, you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead. 554-1441. They also meet one Sunday a month, 5 - 7 PM. Please call for specific dates.

(EXCLUDING JUNE, WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse. Guests are welcome. Membership is $30 annu-

Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800

ally for an individual, $45 for a family, and $5 for Junior Membership. There are ongoing conformation and puppy socialization classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing. For more, visit www.paducahkennelclub.com

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, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com

Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway Baptist Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A diverse group of people with one common interest: photography. Whether you're a new hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! Yearly membership dues only $20. For more info, contact bonni.littleton@gmail.com

Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christian-based group of other military wives, this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.

Social and Professional Groups:

McCracken County Genealogical & Historical Society. 2ND WEDNESDAYS.

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Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the

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FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call

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Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com.

40/50 Group. 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. Meets at area restaurants for socializes and to plan events. Meetings this month: February 7th at Tribeca, February 21st at Jasmine. www.4050group.blogspot.com

Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets MEETS 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 AM. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month.

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 SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info.

Paducah /River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Paducah County Club. Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com. Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets second Tuesday of each month for dinner. 6 PM, Grace Episcopal Church. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636 or Pat Moriarty at 270-853-2580. Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624. www.geocites.com/paducahkylake. Paducah Lions Club The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center. Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details. Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup: Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details. Paducah Rotaract Club. First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club -The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle. They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members. The goal is to encourage, with love and support, those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem, tolerance and understanding. South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM. The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time.

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Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.

Special Needs:

H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs.Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-437-3881. Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech, physical and occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687. Easter Seals West Kentucky Adult Day Care has openings. Our program is ideal for seniors and special needs adults who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction in a safe, social group setting. In addition to activities, we offer meals and personal care. Caring nursing staff is also available to help monitor or assist with certain health or medical needs. Please contact Lisa Delaney at 270-442-2001 for more information. FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment. Easter Seals Child Development Center. featofwky@ gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM. For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270-227-5225. Marshall Country Exceptional Center Case Management and Adult Day Training. For more information for Case Management call Lindsey Wall at 270-5273101. For more information for Adult Day Training, call Diana Wall at 270-527-1327.

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 - 7 PM. New topic presented every month. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625. FEBRUARY 12TH meeting “Stroke: Life-saving tips to early detection and prevention”, presented by Deb Welsh, Western Baptist Hospital. Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Participants share in a diabetic-friendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 251-4580 or 1877-554-JPMC. Epilepsy Support Group. SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6 - 7 PM in the West Kentucky Epilepsy Center at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray. Free and open to the public. Call 270-762-1566 for more information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions. Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30PM. Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their fami-

lies. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us

I-CAN -The International Cesarean Awareness Network's mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education and provide support for cesarean recovery. Meetings the 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30, McCracken Public Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact Kimberly Eckenberg 618-921-1132, kjeckenberg@hotmail.com or i-canonline.org L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823. Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247. “Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444 N.A.M.I. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway. Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public, private, political, ideological, or religious affiliation. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location, call 270-556-8873. Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information. Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031. Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters. This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group, call 270-442-1166. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on MONDAYS, 11 AM - Noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics. Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving. Weekly meetings. Call to register 270-554-1915 TOPS #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM, Weigh In; 6:30 PM, Meeting. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $26; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318. United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact v

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he Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is very excited to announce the Second Annual Symphony SingOff. The Symphony Sing-Off is a gala fundraising event that benefits the PSO and its’ extensive Educational activities. The event will take place on April

13 at Harrah’s Event Center Ballroom in Metropolis. Similar to the smash NBC reality TV show, “The Sing Off” will showcase a wide variety of regional a cappella talent. Kenn Gray, Lead Designer at Ethan Allen Design Center, has replicated the stage set used in the TV show, The Sing-Off. Gray is a current PSO board member and will emcee this year’s event. The 2013 special guests and celebrity judges include WPSD Local 6 news anchor Laura Emerson, Miss America 2009 Katie Stam and noted local Saxophonist Reggie LaFaye. “We have really expanded since our first event last year,” stated Kenn Gray, Chairperson of the event and PSO board member. “This year’s event will have eight performances that include our PSO Youth Orchestra. The youth education and programming opportunities through the PSO are a cause very dear to my heart. I am so pleased that this event can raise funds for camps and activities, which both nurture and support these young musicians. I’m very proud to be part of www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 71

Sing-off judges (L to R) Laura Emerson, Reggie LaFaye and Katie Stam

this community who so generously supports the Paducah Symphony Orchestra.”

New this year – On-line auction! In addition to the auction event at the Symphony Sing Off there will be an on-line auction beginning the Monday before the event and ending an hour before the event starts. This will be managed by Robert Alexander Auctions. Exclusive items in this auction include a “Piano Bar” – literally a bar made from an upright piano - created by local ‘up-

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cycle’ specialist and artist Darrell Martin of Patina in downtown Paducah. There will also be a Selby wing chair by Ethan Allen, a trip to Las Vegas including airfare and hotel, and much more!

Glamour All Night Long! The Symphony Sing-Off event on April 13 will begin with a wonderful cocktail hour, where ‘Living Ads’ will greet and mingle with the guests while promoting the sponsors and local businesses. They will be identified by colorful sashes

that carry the sponsor’s name. The Living Ads will also take donations for the performers during the evening. There will be a splendid silent auction, even larger than last years, featuring luxury items that include signed Hollywood memorabilia, sports tickets, private catered parties, golf and spa packages, vacations such as a luxury condo at Green Turtle Bay Resorts and many other items all generously donated by local businesses. The auction will include the unique opportunity to bid on the experience of conducting “Sleigh Ride” with the full orchestra at the PSO’s Christmas concert After an elegant seated dinner, the competition will begin with local talent vying for the coveted trophy. The winning singers will be determined by monetary votes and will be given the honor of singing with the PSO at the 2013 annual Christmas concert. The quality of vocal talent in this region is phenomenal and the PSO has many wonderful groups lined up for the competition this year. There will be special guest performances by the University of Kentucky’s accoUstiKats, the PSO Chorus and the PSO Youth orchestra. The PSO is committed to bringing the highest quality performances to our community as well as exposure and skill building programs for our youth. In 2012, the PSO reached over 12,500 kids through its youth programming. The funds that are raised through this event largely underwrite the PSO youth programming and educational efforts which include the new PSO Youth Summer Camp premiering summer 2013. Premium tables/event sponsorships for The Symphony Sing-Off are still available at the $1000 level and include many wonderful perks. Single tickets are available for $60.00 and Tables for $500. A swag bag FULL of amazing certificates (far exceeding the ticket price) and gifts will be at each seat. k

The event will be held in the largest ballroom in Harrah's Event Center in Metropolis, Illinois on Saturday, April 13th beginning at 6.00 PM. Valet parking will be available. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities contact the PSO at (270) 444-0065 or visit www.paducahsymphony.org for tickets. www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 73

By: Tammy Thompson

he big finale to this year’s One Book, One Campus, One Community Read of Half Broke Horses is the visit by the book’s author, Jeannette Walls, to West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) campus. On March 14-15, Walls will be talking with audiences of all ages about her book and her challenging life growing up as the daughter of Rose Mary Smith Walls, unforgettably portrayed in her first book, The Glass Castle and the granddaughter of Lily Casey Smith, the main character in Half Broke Horses. Walls’ childhood in West Virginia was not the traditional, loving family life we all hope to have – far from it. She and her three siblings endured extreme poverty, hunger, threadbare, dirty clothes and constant moves to new towns so their dysfunctional parents could make another “fresh start.” All of this and more fueled Walls to overcome her circumstances and become an established editor, journalist, and New York Times best-selling writer. During her three free presentations on the WKCTC campus, audiences will hear how books and literacy can change lives by opening up readers to new worlds and new opportunities, just like they did for her. Promoting reading and literacy is the goal of One Book, One Campus, One Community Read. With Jeannette’s passion for

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both, she is the perfect representative of the One Book project, said Gail Robinson-Butler, Clemens Fine Arts Center Director. “Her story of survival and determination will come to life as she tells the story of her grandmother, a woman who’s true heart and persistence were passed on to her. I can’t wait for the community to come and meet this remarkable woman and author.” The story of Lily Casey Smith began in a one-room dugout on the hot, dry Texas frontier. By the time she was 6 years old, Lily was helping her father break horses. At 13, she was allowed to leave home and go to a Catholic girls’ school in Santa Fe, but her time was cut short after her father used her tuition money on one of his fast money making schemes. At 15, she left home again, this time riding five hundred miles on her pony, alone, to teach in a one-room schoolhouse. In later years, she learned to drive a car and fly a plane. And, with her husband, Jim, she ran a 100,000-acre ranch in Arizona. During her life, Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and heartbreaking tragedy. She took every chance to fight prejudice and injustice—against women, Native Americans, and anyone else others considered different. A woman of many talents, Lily improvised and adapted to find ways to make extra money for her family in particularly hard times. She was a skillful poker player; bootlegger, hiding the goods under her son’s crib; and winner of multiple horse races. One of the main areas of contention in Half Broke Horses was Lily’s relationship with her daughter Rose Mary. Rose Mary grew up loving the outdoors and the “cowboy” life, except when it was time to break the horses. She felt sorry them and wanted them to be free, the way she thought they were born to be. Rose Mary’s antics of freeing horses and other farm animals went against everything her mother and father tried to teach her about ranch life. The difficulties between Lily and her daughter continued through Rose Mary’s hatred for the Catholic girls’ school like the one her mother loved as a child, extreme disapproval of her teenage behaviors and the her marriage to Rex Smith. In response to her mother’s insistence that she needed an “anchor” in a husband-something she knew Rex Smith was not, Rose Mary matter-of-factly said “the problem with being attached to an anchor, it makes it hard to fly.” She married Rex anyway. Jeannette’s father became an alcoholic and both he and Rose Mary were too stubborn to work on a regular basis. So began the vicious cycle of family destitution. www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 75

Jeannette Walls worked hard to break the cycle and did just that with outstanding achievements in life. It turns out that the anchor in Rose Mary’s life turned out to be her daughter. The Smith and Walls legacy would not be available to inspire us if Jeannette Walls hadn’t written their stories down. She has been quoted as saying Half Broke Horses is less a novel than an oral history, retelling of stories handed down by my family through the years.” Simply put, Half Broke Horses eloquently tells the story of the freedom of rural life, its joys and struggles, and celebrates the courage and spirit of its heroine.

You can have the chance to meet Jeannette Walls on the WKCTC campus on March 14-15. All presentations are free. March 14, 2:30 p.m. - Discussion with WKCTC students in Crounse Hall 101 March 14, 7:00 p.m. – Public performance in the Clemens Fine Arts Center Theatre, with a book signing to follow March 15, 9:30 a.m. – Presentation for Commonwealth Middle College students and 9-12 graders. But that’s not all; you also have the opportunity see Farley, the last of the first generation fouls of Kentucky’s Triple Crown winner, Secretariat. Farley will be outside the Clemens Fine Arts Student Center on March 14 at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come meet Farley and snap a photo with him. Bring your cameras! “We want to thank all the partners who have helped us promote the One Book, One Campus, One Community Read and Jeannette’s visit,” said Butler. One Book partners include WKCTC, McCracken County Public Library, PaducahMcCracken County Public Schools and McNet. “Everyone pulling together makes having such an exciting event on our campus a real community experience.” k

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Veteran’s Administration (VA) This is for veterans only. At least one spouse must have served on active duty in a branch of the military. They are backed by the VA and you must obtain a certificate of eligibility to get a VA loan. Any veteran can go online and print a certificate of eligibility or they can have it mailed to them after completing a form. Your bank or broker can also obtain one for you. VA loans have some of the best terms available. Even with no down payment, monthly mortgage insurance is not required. In fact, you don’t need a down payment to purchase. You can also utilize a VA loan to refinance, and even pull cash out up to 90% of a property’s appraised value.

Federal Housing Authority (FHA) This type of mortgage can be used for either purchase or refinance, and is currently being used regularly for the purchase of a double wide (mobile) home on a permanent foundation. The bare minimum is 3.5% down, and you will need mortgage insurance on all FHA loans. Mortgage insurance is pricey and is going up again this coming April, however, the price is locked in at closing. The FHA mortgages are used in bigger cities and townships where the mortgagor has a low down payment and doesn’t qualify for a VA or USDA loan. Once again the minimum credit score required is 640.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) There are two types of USDA mortgages which are funded

under Section 502: Both Direct and Guarantee loans. Direct are primarily used to help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. Guaranteed is for middle to upper income, but there are income guidelines. Please note the guaranteed program is a zero down program. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate or relocate a home, or to purchase and prepare sites, including providing water and sewage facilities. They are only available in certain areas. A map is available to help you determine your eligibility. The Western KY area is a very viable market for the USDA guaranteed program as it is zero down product. The minimum credit score is 620. Please note that USDA loan programs are very specific. For complete information for program and eligibility requirements, please visit http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov.

Subprime Mortgage A subprime mortgage is a type of loan granted to individuals with poor credit histories (often below 600). Because of their low credit rating, subprime borrowers present a higher risk for lenders. Subprime mortgages charge interest rates above the prime lending rate. This type of mortgage is for people who have perhaps gone through bankruptcy in the past and have poor credit scores, but have a large down payment (30% or more), or a large amount of equity in the case of a refinance. Just like an insurance broker, a mortgage broker represents an access point to a wide variety of mortgage programs/lenders. They are an excellent source of information on all the types of mortgages mentioned in this article. They can help you determine your credit score and the type of mortgage which best fits your circumstances and budget. *Anytime you apply for financing on a new home or refinancing for your existing one, your lender will have the property appraised. k

Free Credit Reports The amended Fair Credit Reporting Act permits consumers to request a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (i.e., Equifax, Experian, Trans Union). You can order a free credit report: On the Internet: www.annualcreditreport.com or on the phone: call 1-877-322-8228 Do not contact the three nationwide consumer reporting companies individually.

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by: Amy Allen, Music Educator/Owner at Harmony Road Music School

MUSIC NOTES

Sing, Bang, or Pluck! Music’s role on our brains and our schools

n the last 30 years that I have been teaching music to children, I have seen the ebb and flow of school funding for music programs and instruction nationally. Year ago, music programs in our schools were often viewed as “fluff” and considered to be ‘extracurricular activities’. As a result, when communities saw tough times financially and school funding became scarce, and when the demand for higher academic standards increased, I saw schools cut their music education programs. For the last 15 – 20 years, however, we have seen study after study reinforce the value of music instruction on brain development, social development, and especially spatial-temporal intelligence. National standards for education have begun to include arts and music components, requiring all schools to make these disciplines a part of their offerings. Today, however, we stand again at a crossroads. Hard economic times, combined with a decrease in federal and state funding, means that our schools have to be creative when deciding how to best educate students. Schools are being expected to do more with less. The value of participation in music for every child has not lost its importance, however; in fact, its impact continues to be reinforced by the research. More and more we see that music is not just a ‘nice’ thing to learn, but an essential ingredient to a child’s education and development. A simple search on the internet for the effects of music on brain development and education will yield the following studies and observations from top researchers and writers: • A 2-year study with preschoolers led by behavioral psychologist, Frances Rauscher, and physicist, Dr. Gordon Shaw, compared the effects of certain types of instruction and activities on intellectual development. Four groups of students were given either piano/keyboard lessons, singing lessons, private computer lessons, or free-play time for 20 minutes, 5 days a week. At the end of 6 months, the children were given tests to measure spatial-temporal ability. Those children who received the piano/keyboard training performed 34% higher than the other children. • In another study, students with music training scored an average of 52 points higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and 36 points higher on the math portions of

the SAT than students with no musical experiences. • In the March 1999 issue of Neurological Research, a study showed that a group of second and thirdgraders who learned fractions using eighth, quarter, half and whole notes, scored 100% higher than peers who were taught fractions using traditional methods. • Again, Dr. Gordon Shaw conducted research with 2nd grade children who were given 4 months of piano keyboard training, as well as time playing with speciallydesigned learning software. Those given the training scored 27% higher on proportional math and fraction tests than children who had not received training. Dr. Shaw said of the results, "Piano instruction is thought to enhance the brain’s 'hard-wiring' for spatial-temporal reasoning, or the ability to visualize ratios, fractions, proportions and thinking in space and time." • A March 2010 article by LA Times columnist, Melissa Healy, reporting on research about music and the brain states, “Five months after we are conceived, music begins to capture our attention and wire our brains for a lifetime of aural experience. At the other end of life, musical memories can be imprinted on the brain so indelibly that they can be retrieved, perfectly intact, from www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 79

a mind ravaged by Alzheimer’s disease…But for all its beauty, power and capacity to move, researchers have concluded that music is little more than ear candy for the brain if it is consumed only passively. If you want to sharpen your senses, boost your ability to focus and perhaps even improve your memory, the latest word from science is you’ll need more than hype and a loaded iPod. You gotta get in there and play. Or sing, bang or pluck!”

sensory, involving the ear, the eye, the tactile-kinesthetic, and the whole emotional sensory processing. Music is also organized mathematically. The rhythms in music are mathematical - the meter in music is mathematical - even the frequencies of the vibrations of musical octaves are mathematically related. No wonder the data supports using music instruction to reinforce and build math skills! But that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

• An article published in the May 2012 Developmental Science journal states that infants who participate actively in musical experiences show “superior development of pre-linguistic communicative gestures and social behavior” as compared to their peers who only experience music passively. We are finding that actively musical babies are more skilled at communicating too!

Yes, music has the power to open the mind like nothing else. It is a unique discipline that provides multi-sensory information simultaneously with the same set of perfectly-ordered (mathematical) information. By not providing active musicmaking experiences for children in our schools AND in our homes, we are missing out on one of the greatest possible gifts we can give our children - a well-developed, organized neural network brought about by continuous exposure to, and participation in music. Music is not just a nice thing to do with and for our children, I believe it is essential.

Why these results and emphasis on active music-making? Neuroscience shows us that our early experiences, notably those from birth to age 6 determine which brain cells (neurons) will connect with other brain cells and which ones will become inactive. The more neural connections that are generated, the more learning that takes place, and the more capacity for intelligence built in the brain. The experiences with active music-making build connections of brain cells in a way that few other disciplines will because it is so multi-

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Become an advocate for music education in your school and community, and even better, “sing, or bang, or pluck” sideby-side with your child! What better way to encourage and motivate them to be actively engaged in music and to build your brain power too! k

COMMUNITY NEWS

by: Robin Gericke

Let’s Build a Library! Center Point Rehabilitation Center: Library Project

n response to the huge increase in drug addiction in this country and western Kentucky in particular, the area has seen several rehabilitation facilities open in the past few years. Center Point Rehabilitation Center, a drug rehab program specifically for men, was opened in October of 2010. This large, one hundred bed, facility is located at 530 County Park Road in Paducah. Currently, 110 men are enrolled in both their residential and day programs. As part of their rehabilitation the center wanted to open a library for the use of those staying at the facility. In order to do so they had to find books – and lots of them!

Sharing the love of reading Fortunately for Center Point they had the help and support of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Paducah. “I love to read, and I want other people to have the joy of reading a good book,” Merryman Kemp, former President of the club, told me. “Our BPW club had a meeting where our guest speaker talked about the spending cuts in drug

courts. Richard Wallace, Director of Center Point, attended that meeting and commented on the funding cuts and specifically on the lack of books at Center Point. The club decided that this ‘library project’ would be an excellent project for our ‘Make a Difference Day.’” Kemp emailed her friends together with local businesses and organizations and solicited donations of books for the library. “The response was so gratifying!” she told me. “Our aim was to help Center Point create a ‘real library,’ with books from every section of the Dewey Decimal System.” So far, hundreds of books have been donated, and shelves have been constructed in a room at Center Point. “It has shelves on all the walls, and two workstations with computers.” The library will be a beneficial bonus to the Center Point program. “It is very important for us to provide good reading material for the residents there.” “The Library Project will give the men an outreach and the opportunity to read a wide variety of books,” explained Rachelle Ichnen, a nurse and supervisor at Center Point. If you love to read, you can understand how meaningful the library will be to the residents at Center Point. “Some of these guys have never had the opportunity to read anything but inexpensive paperbacks,” Ichnen told me. The library will also provide a valuable resource for those who wish to improve their literacy skills and reading ability. “The two computers that have been donated for the library are also very important as they will give our clients the opportunity to work on resumes and look for work. So many books have been donated that I have personally lost count! We are so grateful for this book drive. The BPW are wonderful supporters of this project. I am amazed at how many books were donated by the community.”

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Donating your books If you have one, two, or a shelf full of dusty books you haven’t read in years, please consider donating them to the Center Point Library. “We want any book that will positive and beneficial to the individual reading it,” Ichnen told me. “You’d think the men wouldn’t be interested in novels, but we find those types of books are the ones they grasp hold of the most. The more they read, the more knowledge they receive. You can see the sense of awe and amazement on their faces every time they open a new book.” Through the month of March, you can drop off your new or gently used books in the donation boxes at both Etc. Coffee

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Houses, located downtown at 118 S. 2nd Street or in Lowertown at 320 N. 6th Street. You can also drop your donations off at Center Point.

The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Paducah The Paducah Club, which was started by Miss Ann I. Baker in 1929, is the oldest club in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Miss Baker was reported to be the fourth highest paid woman in the United States at the time. The BPW had been around for many years and is always interested in new members. “The Business and Professional Women’s Club promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information,” explained Merryman Kemp. “We are a powerful network of women seeking to advance our career goals, build stronger businesses, achieve pay equity and equal opportunities in the workplace, and establish rewarding careers. We welcome members who have already retired and hope they will share their experience and expertise to younger club members. We tirelessly network and mentor each other, and we take the empowerment of women very seriously.” The BPW meets the second Tuesday night of each month at 6 p.m. at Grace Episcopal. For more information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636. For more information about Center Point Rehabilitation k Center, call 270-444-3640.

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by: Carol Ullerich, Extension Master Gardener

GARDEN GURU

Herb Appeal!

ike many organizations, Purchase Area Master Gardener Association (PAMGA) is always looking for creative ways to raise a few dollars and support their organization. This spring they are holding a unique event: “Herb Appeal” is a four-course luncheon created by PAMGA and caterer Laura Duff to benefit the University of Kentucky (UK) Demonstration & Trial Garden on Coleman Road. Doors to the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office at 2705 Olivet Church Road open at 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2013. Table service begins promptly at 11:45 a.m., and for a little added mystery, the menu will be revealed as each course is served! Guests will enjoy four courses, each prepared with a different herb or combination of herbs. As they dine, guests will be entertained with information about growing, preparing, storing and cooking herbs. Caterer/Registered Dietician Laura Duff will introduce each course and explain why the herbs featured were paired with the specific foods. Master Gardener Shirley Dishinger will provide additional information about growing herbs and their culinary uses. Ingredients for the meal are being provided by Midtown Market, corporate sponsor of the event. It’s a good idea to purchase your tickets early as seating is limited to 60 guests. Tickets are just $20.00 and can be purchased from PAMGA members or at the Extension Office. After the meal, guests will be invited to shop for herb starts, books, and tools. Master Gardeners will be on hand to provide information about gardening in general and growing herbs in particular.

What’s an Herb? Herbs are so popular that 2012 was designated “The Year of the Herbs” by the National Garden Bureau. Holly Shimizu, Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden, and a past Garden Gurus speaker, describes herbs this way: “Herbs are defined as plants (trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, biennials or annuals) valued historically, presently, or potentially for their flavor, fragrance, medicinal qualities, insecticidal qualities, economic or industrial use, or in the case of dyes, for the coloring www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 85

material they provide.” Herbs grow well with vegetables and flowers in the ground and/or in containers. Laura Duff, who worked in clinical dietetics for six years, is the owner of A Pampered Palate and specializes in creating memories through food and food styling at weddings and corporate celebrations. Laura collaborated with PAMGA to create the Herb Appeal menu. “Incorporating fresh herbs into your meals will stimulate your palate and offer satiety without adding extra salt, sugar or fat,” Duff explained. “For example, in the height of summer, fresh corn is great with melted butter and salt. However, corn is just as delicious cut off the cob, tossed with a little red onion, fresh basil, a little olive oil and salt. This decreases the cholesterol, fat and calories that you add to the corn. Join us for lunch and explore how to incorporate new herbs into your meals and lifestyle!”

The food for this event was generously donated by Andy Carloss, an admitted foodie and owner of Midtown Market; an urban market located in the former Myrick’s grocery at 3000 Broadway. Carloss has selected a unique mix of food products and adopted the basic business model of nothing goes to waste: When items pass their prime for sale, they’re turned into something else e.g. strawberries beyond their prime - time for a smoothie!

Demo & Trial Garden Herb Appeal is a fundraiser to benefit the UK Demonstration & Trial Garden. Last year, Extension Master Gardeners donated 400 pounds of produce grown at the garden and their own homes to local food banks. The 1.5 acre site features two vegetable gardens, a small orchard

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with grapes and apples, a rain garden, a heated greenhouse and a perennial house. Open continuously for selfguided tours, the site serves as PAMGA’s outdoor classroom where gardening techniques, such as the wide variety of ways to mulch a vegetable garden, are demonstrated. In 2012 PAMGA resumed participating in statewide trials of annuals and perennials.

and maintaining a Speaker’s Bureau. The centerpiece of PAMGA’s work is the Demo & Trial.

PAMGA

Carol Ullerich is President of PAMGA, a member of the Garden Writers Association and a frequent contributor to Purchase Family magazine.

PAMGA is one of hundreds of Extension Master Gardener groups across the nation whose members are trained in all facets of horticulture by the Cooperative Extension Service. Upon completing training and passing a written exam, Extension Master Gardeners volunteer their time to assist extension agents in advising home gardeners. A new class begins April 4.

Two upcoming PAMGA events are the spring plant sale on Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, and Twilight in the Garden on Thursday, July 25, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Both events occur at the Demo & Trial Garden. k

Education of the gardening public, both adults and children, is PAMGA’s primary focus. Their mission is accomplished by staffing a booth at Paducah’s Farmer’s Market the third Saturday of each month during the growing season; sponsoring a flower show at the McCracken County Fair each June featuring horticulture, vegetables and design; operating a telephone hotline for gardening questions; and, offering a free monthly toolbox series on a vast array of gardening topics the first Tuesday of each month,

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H E A LT H M AT T E R S

by: Aaron Klope, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Energy Fitness

Getting the Balance Right Diet, Supplements and Exercise for Optimal Health

pring is your time to lose the winter weight, rev-up your workout routine and eventually break out those shorts as warmer weather approaches! When it comes to building the best possible exercise experience, it’s all about balance: Proper nutrition, combined with the correct supplements and exercise routine, will fuel your overall health and wellness. The perfect combination of these elements will not only result in more energy but also a toned, flexible, stress free and stronger ‘new you’ - just in time for the summer season. In this article, my goal is to teach you how to fuel your body and your workout properly to achieve the best possible results.

The Right Fuel Proper nutrition is a very important, yet often overlooked, component of your workout routine. We should eat to fuel our bodies. If the correct sources of food are not taken in daily, even the best workout intentions will eventually suffer, preventing you from performing to your full potential. Maintaining a good balance of protein, complex carbs and fats is vital to proper nutrition. Protein is essential for the amino acids in the ability to recover after vigorous workouts. Quality sources of protein include chicken, fish, eggs, protein shakes, seafood, ground turkey, tuna, Greek yogurt and lean beef. Complex carbs take longer to digest and do not raise sugar levels in the body as quickly as simple carbs. Oatmeal, brown rice, sweet potatoes, whole grain or whole wheat breads and whole grain pastas are all good sources of complex carbs to incorporate into your healthy lifestyle. Fats provide the greatest energy source per gram of food due to the amount of calories per gram. Good fat

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sources include almonds, avocados, olive oil, peanut butter and sunflower seeds. When you’re exercising regularly consider taking supplements as they can enhance the overall health benefits. Taken in correct dosages, multi-vitamins make up for nutrients we lack or may not get in whole food consumption. Whey protein shakes can also be beneficial and come in many different flavors for added variety. Protein shakes serve as a healthy post workout snack to enhance muscle growth and help muscles to recover from strenuous exercise. Fruit can be added for enhanced nutritional value to make protein shakes a healthy meal replacement option.

Get Moving! Exercise is of course, a huge component in your overall energy level and health. For optimal results when starting a cardio program consider the amount of time you plan to spend exercising and the number of days per week you have available. Seeking advice from a personal training professional will not only help you assess your current fitness level but

also provide you with a customized, results driven workout plan that meets your personal schedule. A complimentary personal training experience is often available when joining most reputable health clubs to provide necessary baseline evaluation and information.

Vary Your Workout Workout variety can also greatly impact your results. Because every person starts at a different level, beginners should plan to start out with 10-15 minutes of cardio and gradually work up to 30-40 minutes. Basic workouts, such as walking on a treadmill, can quickly create workout boredom and a plateau in fitness and weight loss, so plan to change up your routine frequently with added speed and incline as your endurance builds. Joining a health club will provide you with unlimited training possibilities and access to a variety of circuit, free weight and unique cardio equipment. Stair masters, Jacobs’s ladder, arc trainers and AMT’s used at higher intensity levels will burn more calories per workout session. Group fitness classes also add excellent cardio benefit and variety. To help build and maintain muscle, it’s important to include strength training sessions 3 days per week for at least 30 minutes. Taking classes will help to educate you on muscle building exercises, encourage you in a group environment and will help incorporate total body weight training in a 45 – 60 minute class setting. To achieve the best possible balanced exercise experience, it is essential to fuel your workout by keeping your nutrition in check, incorporate supplements when needed and maintain an exercise program that includes strength and cardio. This type of balance will not only rev-up your spring workout but it will also help you lose the winter weight as you countdown to the summer season. k

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SENIOR SPOT

by: Robin Gericke

You’re Never too Old to Learn! Senior Learning Fun at WKCTC

ou’ve worked hard for years, and now retirement has finally come. What next? Do you sit around at home, staring at the dust on the furniture, thinking ‘now I finally have time to clean this?’ No! From kindergarten to high school to college to a career, you’ve been learning everyday of your life, so why stop now? There are so many opportunities for ‘senior citizens’ to be an active force in their community, do the things they’ve always dreamed of but never had the time for, and of course, enjoy some great discounts. One of the many opportunities at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) are their Senior Learning Fun classes! “

"Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul." --Douglas MacArthur

As the program title states, these are very popular classes geared towards seniors, and the sessions reflect the interests of our active senior learners,” said Kevin O’Neill, Coordinator of Continuing Education at WKCTC. WKCTC began offering these classes to seniors in 1996. All classes are for seniors, fifty five and older, and you can attend all of the classes for just $25.00. To pick up a registration form, stop by the Emerging Technology Center on the WKCTC campus.

March: Tour the Scholar House of Paducah! Learn a little more about what’s going on in the community as Debbie Toon discusses a joint project of WKCTC and the Kentucky Housing Service. The Scholar House is a program designed to enable unemployed and underemployed Kentuckians to be self-sufficient. You will have a chance to tour the apartment complex and meet some of the students participating in this program. Tuesday, March 5, at 2:00 p.m. 1035 Old N. Friendship Road

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Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m. WKCTC, Emerging Technology Center, Room 109

The cost of the trip is $40, including lunch. Thursday, May 16. A charter bus will depart Whitehaven at 9:00 a.m. and return to the Whitehaven parking lot by 5:00 p.m.

April: Go on a Mission to Mars! A unique opportunity not to be missed! If you’ve always dreamed of being an astronaut, here’s your chance to take a mission to Mars! Mellissa Duncan, Director of the Challenger Learning Center, will train you in mission control and then lead a flight to outer space from right here in Paducah! “You can experience a team building mission on this fun day out,” said O’Neil. Note: No motions that will cause dizziness. Missions are primarily is a seated position. This session cost an extra $5, to be paid at the event. Tuesday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. Challenger Learning Center, on the WKCTC campus

Get to know your Paducah Symphony Orchestra Maestro Raffaele Ponti, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO), and Daniel Seine, Symphony Director will lead the class in a discussion about the PSO. They will talk about the history of the symphony, future concerts and programming. They will also talk about the future of the organization, the choral programs, youth symphony and the PSO’s many community endeavors, including its extensive music education in local schools. Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. WKCTC, Emerging Technology Center, Room 109

May: Cancer Prevention and Detection

If you would like to receive information about more events and the fall Senior Classes, call 270-534-3335 to be put on their mailing list. c

s r Attending these classes will make you a whiz at interesting facts and give you many interesting experiences to talk about. Sign up for the Senior Learning Fun classes today! You can find out more by visiting www.kctcs.edu and searching for Senior Learning Fun.

Advancing age means we are at greater risk factor for cancer: Individuals over 65 years of age account for 60% of newly diagnosed cases and 70% of all cancer deaths. Jamie Smith from the KY Cancer Program will educate the class on ‘knowing your cancer risks’. She will also talk about prevention, risk reduction, screening, and early detection. Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. WKCTC, Emerging Technology Center, Room 109

Field Trip! Visit the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park and the Home of Robert Warren Penn! Are you aware that the Trail of Tears goes right through our area? On this exciting field trip, you will travel to the Trail of Tears Commemorative Park in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Alice Murphee, President of the KY Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association, will talk about the park and share her expertise on the Trail of Tears. The class will then travel to Guthrie, Kentucky to the visit the museum and home of Robert Penn Warren, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and author of All the King’s Men,.

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FA M I LY M AT T E R S

by: Deanna W. Henschel, Assistant County Attorney - Child Support

Child Custody and Visitation This is a series of articles regarding child support and related issues. My hope is to educate the community about child support and provide information and insight to those parents who pay and receive support through the McCracken County Child Support Office. Please don’t ever hesitate to contact us at our office located at 325 S. 8th Street in Paducah (across the street from the Courthouse) or at (270) 444-7573.

meet with folks regularly who have questions about child custody and visitation. Many people do not understand the difference between custody and visitation, and most people are surprised that the two are so different. In this article, I am going to define custody and visitation, answer common questions and, as usual, share my opinion! Please keep in mind that I am writing this article from my viewpoint and my definitions are not the actual

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legal definitions. I try not to write with legal ‘mumbo-jumbo’, rather in language that people can actually understand.

Custody Custody is about decision making and who gets to make decisions on behalf of a child. There are two types of custody - joint & sole. (There are actually three types. A de facto custodian is a non-parent that the Court determines has acted like a parent and is therefore given equal consideration in the Court as the two biological parents. For purposes of this article, I will focus on the two most common custody arrangements.) Most parents share joint custody. This means that both parents have a say in the major decisions affecting a child. Those major decisions are typically about education, medical care and religious upbringing. With joint custody, if the parents disagree, they can take the issue to the Family Judge and the

Judge will decide. Many parents have joint custody and the parent that has the child the majority of the time is designated as the primary residential parent. That parent generally makes the day-to-day decisions for the child, such as extracurricular activities, diet, routine, etc... With joint custody, both parents have rights to medical and school records, and both parents should keep the other informed about the child. Sole custody is less common than joint custody. A parent with sole custody makes all decisions about the child. The other parent does not have any access to medical or school records and, while that parent can certainly voice an opinion about the child’s upbringing, the sole custodian calls the shots. If taken before the Court, a parent seeking sole custody will need to be prepared to show that the other parent cannot make reasonable decisions pertaining to the child. Like most areas of Family Law, parents are able to choose what the best custody arrangement for their family will be. The Court only makes the decision when the parents cannot agree. When the Court decides, the Judge will hear from both parents and make a determination on what the Judge thinks is best for the child. The Judge will give equal consideration to both parents. Kentucky law sets out the types of things the Judge can consider to determine what is in a child’s best interest. Some of those things include the child’s wishes, the child’s relationships with the parents and others, the child’s adjustment to homes, school and their environment, and everyone’s mental and physical health. I sometimes hear parents say, “Well, the other parent has no rights to my child; I have sole custody.” This is not true. A parent’s parental rights remain intact regardless of a custody determination. For a parent to have no rights whatsoever, the parental rights have to be terminated by the Court, which is a big deal and not easily accomplished. Please note that parents with a Court Ordered custody arrangement need to make all schools and child care providers aware and provide them with copies of the Court Orders.

Visitation Visitation is about time with the child. In fact, more and more people in the Courts are referring to visitation as “parenting time”. Visitation doesn’t have very much to do with decision making. In fact, you can have a joint custody arrangement where one parent spends no time with a child or you can have a joint custody arrangement where parenting time is shared equally. Likewise, you may have a sole custody arrangement with a lot or a little visitation time. All counties have a Standard Visitation Schedule. If parents do not or cannot come up with an agreed way to divide their parenting time, the Courts often defer to the Standard www.purchasefamilymag.com March2013 • 93

Visitation Schedule. The McCracken County Standard Visitation Schedule provides the non-primary residential parent with visitation every other weekend (from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.), every other Thursday evening for dinner and one half of all holidays. There is specific summer visitation as well. As with custody, parents may agree to any visitation schedule they choose. If they can’t agree, they can ask the Court to Order visitation. Many parents use the Standard Schedule, but other parents request more or less parenting time than the Schedule allows. The Court will consider all requests for visitation. I always encourage parents to have a specific schedule in mind when they are asking for visitation if they want something other than the Standard Schedule. Otherwise, the parent will likely be awarded the default Standard Schedule. Kentucky laws say that a non-custodial parent has the RIGHT to visitation with a child unless the custodial parent can prove that visitation will seriously endanger the child. Serious endangerment is a hard burden to prove. If you are a custodial parent trying to prevent the other parent from having visitation, you need to gather as much evidence as you can that the child is in harm’s way if visitation is granted. Again, parents with a Court Ordered visitation arrangement need to make all schools and child care providers aware and provide them with copies of the Court Orders.

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• What if you have visitation rights but the other parent refuses to let you have your child? You can ask the Court to find the non-complying parent in contempt. The Judge will not like it if a parent is not following the Order of the Court and will make sure to protect your right to see your child. • Can a parent withhold visitation to a parent who hasn’t paid child support? No. The law is very clear that failure to pay support is not grounds to withhold visitation. • Summer is coming up. How do you get summer visitation? If you don’t have a Court Ordered visitation schedule already, you should file a Motion with the Court asking the Court to put a schedule in place. Filing a Motion is possible, but challenging, to do without an attorney.

Need help? Fortunately for McCracken County residents, there is a free family law legal clinic on the last Tuesday of every month. The Clinic takes place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and volunteer attorneys will give you help and advice on how to quickly and properly get your issue, whether custody or visitation, before the Court. Call Legal Aid at (270) 442-5518 and let them know you wish to attend. k

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