Purchase Area Family Magazine March 2015 by Purchase Area Family Magazine

by: Rick Epstein, Place of Employment

Purchase Area Family Magazine

F r o m t h e E d i t o r ’s S n o w S h o v e l . . .

s we send this magazine to the printers for publication, I am getting ready to help my husband Britt shovel snow and ice from the driveway… again! I know that most of my friends are getting ‘cabin fever’ and the kids are more than ready to go back to school. However, there may be a silver lining to all the bad weather we’ve been experiencing this winter; this is the perfect time to get to know your neighbors.

Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270-559-5840 Office 270-415-9400

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The ice storm several years ago created opportunities for many of us to share our food, heat and hot water with our neighbors. This year’s weather has given us similar chances to open up our homes and hearts. After the first big snow fall, one of the teenage boys from next door came over and offered to help move the snow. By the third day of ‘snow-maggadon’, my neighborhood was organizing a potluck and ‘snowed-in’ party. I have seen plenty of evidence that, in the midst of this icy mess, people have been getting to know each other a little better. When I was a young girl growing up in London we lived on a typical street of row houses. We knew everyone and they knew us. A neighbor was always available to babysit a child so Mum could run an errand. At least one of your neighbors would have extra sugar, flour or milk if you needed it. I felt safe in that community and grateful that no one who lived near me was really a stranger. In our often cynical world, it seems that a severe weather event brings out some neighborly qualities in many of us. I’ve seen a stranger stop and offer a tow to a car stuck in a ditch. I’ve seen a family walk next door with their shovels to help an older neighbor clean a path to the street. I saw a women stop and right an overturned trash can that had fallen over in the snow. (It wasn’t her can and it wasn’t in her way.) The bad weather made many people a little kinder and more thoughtful. Not only does that help make our world a nicer place, but it opens communication between people that might otherwise be strangers. Now I know most of the people of my street and, instead of just nodding a ‘hello’ as we pass, I can greet them by name. Chances are if they need to borrow some milk, a chain saw or need someone to let their dog out, they will think to ask me. Knowing my neighbors makes me feel more connected to where I live. It’s one more reason why I think its important to invest in my business, my home and my community. I’m just grateful that the power is still on, (I hope I didn't write that prematurely,) and that we have plenty of food to keep us going. I’m also grateful that I’m a part of my “hood”. I hope, that after the snow and ice have melted, we remember to stay connected to our friends and neighbors. It shouldn’t take a natural disaster or weather event to make us part of our community.

Editor’s Pick… To go along with our article on Disc Golf this month, PAFM and iList western Kentucky will be giving away a Vibram Disc Golf, 3-Disc pack. Disc Golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It’s also the perfect sport for families to play together and a great way to get some exercise after the long winter. We would like to thank our partners at Vibram Disc Golf for sponsoring this give-away. Don’t know what disc golf is all about? Check out the article on page 11 of this month’s magazine.

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Contributing Writers: Robin Gericke, Kelsie Grey, Karen Hammond, Greta Henry, Dr. Evelyn Jones, Amy Noles, Molly Tomasallo, and Terri Waldridge 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 Wyatt Design Graphic Design: William Decker and Ingram Design 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: Mark Armstrong, Lori Colburn, William Decker, Gina Dunkerson, Rhonda Hayden and Cassie Johnson 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 270-415-9400 or email purchaseparenting @comcast.net Mission Statement: Purchase Area Family Magazine is committed to providing free, accurate and timely information to readers in Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois and all its communities. Our goal is to educate, inform, and enhance family life. We endeavor to support our communities by providing balanced and informative articles, together with the area’s most comprehensive and inclusive calendar of events. ⃰ Based on an industry average of 4 impressions per copy.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E AT U R E S Paducah Farmer’s Market by: Molly Tomasallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Disc Golf: A Sport for the Entire Family by: Karen Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Bargains for Charity by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

iCAMP Summer Camp and Activities Guide . . . . . . .43 2015 Featured Camp: Girl Scouts by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

D E PA R T M E N T S i N E S T A Seed Starter Primer by: Kelsie Grey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

iWRITE The Return of the Winter Chills Story Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ADVERTORIAL RCB Fish Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

iSUPPORT One Book Read Project by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Dancing With Our Stars by: Karen Hammond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Purchase Area Family Magazine • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Family Magazine® is published monthly by All Good Media, L.L.C., Advertising design by Angie Wyatt Design, William Decker and Ingram Design and layout design by Angie Wyatt Design. Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Wyatt, Ingram Design & William Decker 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 Wyatt Design, Ingram Design & William Decker. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to publisher@purchasefamilymag.com (270) 415-9400

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i E D U C AT E Gear Up for College! by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

How Ready is Your Child for Kindergarten? by: Greta Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

iCALENDAR Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

iDOCTOR Dermapen, Microneedling Technique by: Evelyn M. Jones, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

i H E A LT H Essential Oils by: Terri Waldridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

iSENIORS Make Up Your Mind! Sponsored by: Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . . . . . 78

ENDING NOTES Clip and Save Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

front cover portrait by:

270.442.0199 • studio@bradrankin.com cover model: Chaney Stratemeyer, 2 and Chase Stratemeyer, 6

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By: Molly Tomasallo

he Paducah Farmers’ Market 2015 season is right around the corner. In addition to the many goods sold regularly at the market, entertainment and activities can be enjoyed by the whole family through Celebration Saturdays which occur once a month. The Farmers’ Market is eagerly awaited by many people, both locals and visitors alike, and a sure sign that summer is almost here.

homegrown goods-just to name a few. Head to the market, shop on foot, by bike or ride the “Farmers’ Market to Market House” carriage

Imagine browsing a rainbow of perfect peppers and heirloom tomatoes, colorful jams and jellies sparkling in the sun, sampling salsas as you wind your way through the wide variety of vendors, sipping local brewed coffee, snacking on amazing gyros made fresh right before your eyes…Expect an everchanging variety of fresh and delicious produce - at very good prices – drawing you back all season long. Bread and baked sweets, fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, artisan hand-crafted-pottery, paintings and woodworking, all 8 • March2015 www.purchasefamilymag.com

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rides downtown. The Paducah Farmers’ Market hosts a wide variety of vendors, some new, some seasoned, all taking pride in what they produce.

A long, agriculture tradition The Purchase Area’s rich history includes farming and marketing local produce. Have you ever walked or driven past the floodwall in Paducah and noticed a panel painted to show fields of strawberries? This mural celebrates the time when Paducah had a thriving strawberry business. In 1914, 13 farmers began with just 40 acres of strawberries. They were so successful that the strawberries were shipped to big cities like Chicago and St. Louis. By 1935 over 830 railroad cars were packed full each year and sent out to towns all over the U.S. Each spring in Paducah, you can still find strawberries at the market and lines of neighbors, family and friends waiting to buy their baskets full.

A regional destination to ‘buy local’ The Paducah Parks Services Department is home to Paducah Farmers’ Market, a gathering place that provides cultural and recreational opportunities. The term ‘buy local’ really means something at the Paducah Farmers’ Market. “It is a great place to meet your friends and neighbors, get to know your local growers, producers and artisans, and support the local and

2015 SEASON APRIL 25 - OCTOBER 31 Registration as Farmers’ Market Network of Paducah (FMNP) New vendors and returning vendors must register with the Paducah Parks office at 1400 HC Mathis Drive in Paducah. Registration dates for returning vendors will be March 1-15. After March 16, new vendor registration will be accepted and ongoing as open enrollment throughout the season.

Fees A one-time $50 annual registration fee is due upon registering for the 2015 Paducah Farmers’ Market season.

Meetings, Dates and Times All vendors will need to attend one of two meetings to be held in the conference room of the Paducah Parks office on March 17 or 18 at 5:30pm. **2015 market days and times will be determined at these meetings.**

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CELEBRATION SATURDAYS! Once a month, May through September, you don’t want to miss the markets’ “Celebration Saturdays.” These days highlight market vendors and their goods, along with many activities such as children’s craft tables, acoustic music, balloon animals, face painting, food sampling, cooking demonstrations, plant and farm education, as well as local businesses that may wish to host a booth to spotlight their products or services. April 25

First Saturday of the season, market soft opening (vendors setting up)

May 9

Grand Opening Mothers’ Day Celebration Saturday (all vendors expected)

June 20

Celebration Saturday market

July 25

Celebration Saturday market

August 15

Celebration Saturday market

September 26 Fall Festival (fall into October-apple cider, pumpkins, gourds & more) October 31

Last market day

Mid- Nov.

Christmas/Holiday market (TBA)

regional economy,” explained Molly Tomasallo, Special Events Coordinator at Paducah Parks Services. Vendors include Kentucky and regional farmers and producers. Tomasallo says, “We live in a gem of a community that has a great location. Not only are we local, but we are regional-literally a hop, skip and a jump from Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee.” Paducah’s location on the river, and relationships with bordering states have always played a huge role in its success as first a small town in the 1800’s, later to become a city and thriving community. The market features agricultural farmers, producers and their goods from all over the region. “The market supports the community and the community supports the market,” added Tomasallo.

You can be a vendor! The Paducah Farmers’ Market wants to encourage all ages to participate. Youth 11-17 years of age can apply for a ‘Rookie Vendor’ booth space and children under 10 are also welcome. A parent must be present at all times and cosign their registration paperwork for all youth. Everything to be sold at the Paducah Farmers’ Market must be approved by Molly Tomasallo, Farmers’ Market Coordinator. “We are not a craft fair and not a roadside stand. We like to think of ourselves as a community driven, homegrown farmers’ market—if a customer has questions I always say, just ask—our vendors will be more than happy to talk to you!” explained Molly. v

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by: Karen Hammond

ike most people I had never heard of disc golf. I played a little Frisbee when I was younger but I hadn’t thrown one in years. Then one day, a couple of years ago, my son John mentioned he was playing disc golf. He lives in San Francisco and he told me that he had noticed some people playing on his way home from work. After striking up a conversation about what they were doing, he joined in the fun. He was clearly having a great time playing this sport with his buddies. He told me there were tournaments all over the world and that he sometimes played with a local professional player, Sean Jack. Wait – there are professional disc golfers? I wanted to know more. “You’ve got a course in Stewart Nelson Park,” he said. “There’s another in Metropolis and one in Benton.” (Actually, there are disc golf courses all over this area.) The next time he came to visit, he brought a bag of discs with him and we went out to play a round of disc golf together. I have to be honest; I wasn't too excited about this at first. I went along to find out about the sport and to spend time with my son. Turns out, disc golf is a lot of fun! Disc Golf is a game that is very similar to traditional golf. However, instead of using golf balls and golf clubs, players throw a disc into a basket or at a target. Score is kept the same with the lowest score winning. The object of the game is to finish the course in the fewest number of throws. A hole is started by someone throwing a drive

from the tee pad area and completed when the disc comes to rest in the basket. After my son and I had played the 18-hole course, I drove to Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy some discs of my own. Dick’s carries the most popular line of discs in the world, Innova. It was a pleasant surprise to find that most discs are around $10 each and you can buy a starter pack of three for around $25. And, really, that’s the only equipment you need.

Darts in the woods As I was planning to tell the world about the sport of disc golf I called Sean Jack. “This sport is easy to start but hard to master,” he told me. “The beauty of it is that anyone can play. The barriers to entry are very few; you only need one, 10buck disc and most courses are free whether you can throw the disc 50 or 500 feet, it’s still fun. Golf requires a bag of clubs and costs anywhere from $30 to $500 to play a round. With golf you typically need lessons for years to become proficient. You can frustrate people playing behind you if you don't know the rules or what you're doing. Disc golf is a great outdoor sport: I really enjoy hanging out with friends and being in nature. Nothing like playing darts in the woods! And it’s a lot more athletic than darts, (although you are essentially aiming at a target).”

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composition and design: All of which affects how they fly. “The discs fly according to their weight and shape,” Jack explained. “Although they look like a Frisbee they are not. In fact the aerodynamics are actually quite complicated. Some are harder than others and some more flexible: It all depends on the strength and formation of the plastic. There are now over 25 manufacturers and they all make multiple types of discs.” Discs are sold at the Parks office and also at local sports shops. Dicks Sporting Goods in Paducah has a nice display of mostly Innova discs and they have knowledgeable sales people to help you purchase them. There are starter sets for around $25 that have three discs: Just like golf you have a disc for the fairways, a driver, another for shorter throws or mid-range and a putter. I bought six and found that I threw better with some than others. . Some throw with their right hand others left – some over hand and others underhand. There’s a whole science behind the way they fly but to get started, try throwing them as you would a Frisbee. The basket, or goal, was invented in 1975 but before that came along Jack told me that “people have been throwing discs, aiming at hydrants and mail boxes, for a hundred years. The sport took off around 35-40 years ago when formalized associations began forming. In 2007, there were around 2,000 courses worldwide and now there are almost 5,000.”

West Kentucky Disc Golf Club The club got started in 2006 when Paducah Parks Services had a course designed and built at Stuart Nelson Park. “It started with five or six guys who loved the sport,” said Kevin LeNeave, member of the leadership committee. “We began selling memberships to raise funds so that we could improve the course and add things such as benches. The club grew and we added chapters; Paducah, Mayfield. Marshall, and the latest is Calloway. We currently have about 125 members, male and female, and hold five or six tournaments a year. Member ages range from 16 to 62 years of age.”

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The Professional Disc Golf Association holds several annual championships in Bowling Green Kentucky. The Amateur Tournament is in its 38th year and is one of the largest in the world. This year it’s being held from April 24 – 26 2015. The 7th Annual Madisonville Open is a Pro/Am tournament is scheduled for May 16 -17, 2015. Tournament Director, HB Clark, can be reached at 270.843.3313. For more information visit www.bluegrassdiscgolf.org/BowlingGreen.html There are a number of courses in western Kentucky: Paducah has two, Mid-Town and Stuart Nelson Park; there is also one at Mike Miller Park in Benton and Central Park in Murray. There are two in Mayfield at South Highland Golf course, (pay to play course) and Kess Creek. There is also a course in Calvert City; the course is split between the old and new park (nine holes at each course.) Fort Massac in Metropolis has a lovely wooded course. “We have monthly club play where we compete amongst ourselves for bag tags. These are tags that you place on your disc bag; they have the club logo on them and are used as the prize for winning. Bag tags are numbered one through 125. If you have Tag 10 and the guy with Tag 20 beats you, you swap tags. Everyone is playing for that number one tag. It’s a way to make play more interesting and competitive for our members.”

last summer I was at Stuart Nelson when a couple in their 70’s drove up and parked. The got out each holding just one disc and walked up to the first tee. They clearly had not played before, but they read the sign showing the hole and the course, and threw the disc. A little while later I heard the clang of the basket chains and heard them whooping and hollering in delight… it made my day!”

A Sport for Everyone Disc golf is a cheap and entertaining sport that the whole family can participate in. Although it takes skill to be an expert, you can start with no skills at all. It’s great for multiple age groups in families and bonding with teenagers. You can play at any level of fitness and even from a wheelchair! I can play at my pace with my grandson running around at his pace. It’s a nice leisurely walk in the outdoors and a great way to get some exercise. Everyone laughs when they hit a tree or whiff a disc into a stream or the rough; and you might do some whopping and hollering yourself when the disc flies into the cage at the end of the hole! For more information about the West Kentucky Disc Golf Club contact Kevin LeNeave - 270.994.5656. Learn how to play at. www.discgolf.com/how-to-play-disc-golf. v

The club holds a year-end picnic where they hand out awards for the year and name a Club Champion. There are some great prizes awarded each year. The Ice Bowl tournament was held this February to raise money for local charities. Club members were able to donate $1,000 and 2,100 pounds of canned goods to the community kitchen in Draffenville. “I see plenty of families playing disc golf together and people with their grandkids,” LeNeave told me. “One day www.purchasefamilymag.com March2015 • 13

iWRITE

The Return of the Winter Chills Story Contest! Sponsored by; Purchase Area Family Magazine and iList Western Kentucky, in conjunction with AudioCraft Publishing, Inc., and Johnathan Rand, author of American Chillers.

ome of you may remember that in a few years ago we ran an annual short story contest. The contests featured scary stories like the ones found in the American Chillers books. American Chillers’ author Johnathan Rand liked coming to western Kentucky so much that he wrote a book about it; The Kentucky Komodo Dragons! Johnathan has been travelling the country is scheduled to return to Paducah in April. YES, this Duke of Paducah and Kentucky Colonel is coming back to visit many of the local schools! So we’re taking advantage of his return and running another short story contest.

Announcing: The 2015 Winter Chills Story Contest Entries for the 2015 Winter Chills Story contest must be received no later than Monday, March 16th. The winner in each age group will receive signed copies of American Chiller books and their winning story will be published in the April issue of Purchase Area Family Magazine! When Johnathan returns to Paducah in April 2015, the winners will be invited to have dinner with him and talk about their story, reading and writing.

How do I enter? The contest is open to any child from 3rd through 8th grades. Create your own story about a chilling winter experience and remember that this year, all short stories must begin with:

“The wind swirled the falling snow and howled through the trees as we…… You can submit a story with a maximum of 600 words to:

Purchase Area Family Magazine - Story Contest P.O. Box 8061 • Paducah KY 42002 Don’t forget, the deadline for all submissions is March 16, 2015. All submissions must be postmarked no later then that date. For more information please contact the magazine at (270) 415-9400 during normal business hours or visit www.iListwesternkentucky.com. For more information on the American Chillers book series, go to www.americanchillers.com v 14 • March2015 www.purchasefamilymag.com

by: Kelsie Gray

iNEST

A Seed Starting Primer

s I am writing this, there is a really impressive, fairly apocalyptic amount of snow on the ground—nearly 11” at my place. In between excavating the chickens, drinking far too much vanilla-rum caramel-sweetened coffee, and simply staring out the window in awe, I have been hard at work doing what might be the last thing on a person's mind in the wake of a massive winter storm. I've been planting seeds. My garden is currently buried under nearly a foot of snow, the chickens are angry and the closest I've gotten to a fresh vegetable is a mountain of hash browns. However, now is indeed the time for gardeners everywhere to be starting their seeds indoors. If you've never grown your own vegetables from seed, or perhaps want to pick up some pointers to enhance your success, this guide is for you!

Starting Seeds Indoors Let's talk about the purpose of starting seeds indoors. If you want to grow your own peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and cole crops, (these are kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, collards, and the like), there is no way to ensure a summertime harvest without starting your seeds indoors. It's simply too late to plant them outside by the time things warm up enough for the seeds to germinate. Peppers and eggplants, particularly, are notoriously slow growers, with tomatoes coming in a close third. If you plan to start them from seed, today is the day to start! It’s also to start plants indoors such as basil, sage, and thyme. Later in the season, about two weeks before you would put them in the garden, things like squash, cucumbers, and melons can be started from seed. Corn, beans, lettuce, radishes, carrots, and many flowers

should be “direct sown” in the garden; that is, the seeds are planted directly in your garden during the time frame indicated on the seed package.

Buying from a Nursery Of course, there is absolutely nothing wrong with simply buying your pre-grown, baby plants from the nursery come

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springtime. But, there is no better way to get a dazzling and colorful variety of heirloom vegetables for your garden than by starting them yourself. A nursery may have five or six varieties of any given vegetable plan, but a seed catalog will offer you literally hundreds of varieties in all shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. It's that mouthwatering thought that sees gardeners like myself through the long winter days.

The Basic Needs of Seeds So, let's say you've chosen your seeds and are ready to get started. There are five basic needs you have to address in order to have the happiest, healthiest baby plants: Space, light, warmth, soil, and planting vessels. Your first order of business is to find a safe place to set up your seed-starting operation. A mud porch (one that is enclosed but not heated or cooled), basement, spare bedroom, or climate-controlled workshops are all good places to consider. The important thing is that the space you choose has electrical outlets, is free of drafts and relatively warm, and is out of the way of curious pets or children, who might decide it would be fun to play in the dirt. Once you've chosen the space, you'll need a shelf on which you can place your seed flats (trays) and hang your grow lights. A simple metal shelving unit from a big box store works beautifully. Lighting Once you've chosen a good location and have your shelves in place, it's time to invest in what will ultimately be the main reason for your seed-starting success; lighting. Even if you have all the natural light in the world, it's simply not enough to put your seed flats near a window or door. Seedlings need bountiful, bright, direct light to thrive. The best way to provide this strength and amount of light is via fluorescent shop lights. There will be a slight initial investment. A fixture will run you around $12 and a pair of bulbs are around $9. Never mind shelling out the big bucks for special grow lights. Regular â&#x20AC;&#x153;natural lightâ&#x20AC;? fluorescent bulbs will do just fine. I have been using the same fixtures for over five years now, and only recently had to replace some of the bulbs, so you will definitely get your money's worth. Two fixtures, hung side-by-side will provide enough light for two flats of seedlings. As a bonus, each fixture will come with its own set of chains and hooks for hanging the lights from your shelving unit. Warmth Most seeds germinate at temperatures of around 68-75 degrees. If you're starting your seeds in a spare bedroom or other common area of your home, chances are, the ambient temperature will be ideal. If, however, you are working with

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your seedlings to bigger pots as they grow stronger and acquire more foliage. But, for getting things started, they are the perfect solution. Planting Now that everything has come together, it's time to plant your seeds! Fill the cells of your flat with soil, make a small dimple in the dirt with the tip of your finger, and drop a seed into the indentation. Brush the soil back over the seed and water it well. Make sure you mark each row of starts with the type of vegetable and the name of the variety (a permanent marker and a Popsicle stick works well). Then, position your lights about two inches from the top of the soil.

a basement or porch, you will need to provide supplemental heat. There are waterproof mats available online that are made specifically for starting seeds and will hold the soil temperature around 72 degrees. You can also purchase a waterproof heating pad from the drugstore and use that. Be warned; many heating pads will turn themselves off after about 3 hours, so make sure yours doesn’t do that. Soil Any good quality potting soil will get the job done. There are special mixes specifically for starting seeds in, but I've found them messy to work with and too quick to dry out. I've always just used potting soil. Homemade compost is another great medium for seed starting. Whatever you do, don't simply use dirt from the yard. Seeds are tiny and have a lot of work to do in order to even send out that first root and stalk, so you want them to have an easy-to-navigate soil. The final piece of your seed-starting puzzle is to find an adequate vessel in which to start your seeds. There are multiple options on the market, including multi-cell “greenhouses” and peat pots. While the peat pots are attractive as a natural, compostable option, I have discovered that they dry out exceedingly fast. I have found myself watering peat pots two and three times a day to keep my seedlings alive, and as a result, I don't use them for seed starting. Instead, I purchase the 72-cell plastic seed starting flats. What I love about the flats is that they are durable, can be re-used from year to year, and they come with a clear plastic cover which helps keep the seeds moist and humid during their germination period. I usually replace my flats every couple of years or so, but they are inexpensive and will allow you to start many different types of seeds at once. The drawback is that the cells are on the small side, so you will need to move

As the seedlings emerge and grow, you will raise the lights bit-by-bit, day-by-day. The leaves should be nearly touching the lights, and you will want to leave the lights on for 12-14 hours a day, if not more. I usually leave mine on 24-7. Fluorescent light isn't as strong as sunlight, so truly, you can't give your seedlings too much light, but you can very easily give them too little. Check daily to see that the soil is slightly damp; not ever totally dry and not ever soggy. When your plants start to develop a second or third set of “true leaves”, (the leaves that resemble their adult leaves), it's time to move them into bigger pots so they'll have room to develop a healthy root system. For this, I do often use the larger peat pots because it makes transplanting into the garden much easier later down the road. Just be sure to check their moisture levels a couple times a day. As with anything, there is a learning curve when it comes to seed starting, so you may have some initial mishaps or things you wish you'd done differently. Ultimately, there is almost nothing more satisfying than taking a tiny seed in the deep cold of March and watching it transform into a ripe, sweet tomato come June. It's the perfect antidote to a foot of snow, and it's one of the easiest, most miraculous ways to live a handmade, from-scratch life. v

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EVENTS CALENDAR We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes and cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information. For up-to-date calendar information, visit www.ilistwesternkentucky.com

MARCH SUNDAY 1:

Awaken Your Psychic Abilities. Mindful Living. 1:00 PM-4:30 PM. This class is facilitated by Susan K. Edwards. Join them to learn how to develop your psychic abilities. Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Evaldo Lima. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 3:00 PM-5:00 PM.

MONDAY 2:

5:45 PM $45/child. Challenger Learning Center. Current 1st & 2nd graders. www.clcpaducah.org.

WEDNESDAY 4: AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 www.mclib.net

AM-4:00

PM.

Domestic Violence Doesn’t Discriminate. Emerging Technology Center at WKCTC. 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu. Stop (Die)ting! Start Living! WKCTC. 11:00 AM. Leslie Page, WKCTC Psychology Instructor, will lead these classes. www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu. From Off the Shelf: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. McCracken County Pubic Library. 12:00-1:00 PM. www.mclib.net

THURSDAY 5: AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9 AM-4 PM. www.mclib.net Paducah Chamber Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center, Paducah. 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. 270-443-1746.

In My Shoes: Families Brought Together Through Adoption. WKCTC. 11:00 AM-12:15 PM. www.wkctc.edu.

Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net

Season of Honor: Caring for Your Aging Loved One. Meetings are the first Monday night of each month. 6:30 PM at First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway in Paducah. 270-442-2728.

Carson Center Wine Tasting and Auction. The Carson Center. 6:00 PM. Please the Carson Center’s own fundraising event at a “party for a purpose.” Known for years as a Wine Tasting and Auction, this party has that and more. www.thecarsoncenter.org.

Teen Tech Workshop: Robotics Classes. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. 3:30 PM-4:30 PM. Join Mr. Zach on three different Mondays for robotbuilding action. Classes open to students in grades 7-12. Pre-register by calling 270.527.9969 or emailing tblackwell@marshallcolibrary.org.

WKCTC Culinary Classes: Good Evening Vietnam. ATB Culinary Kitchen and Bistro. 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. The three-hour class will be held in the Anderson Technical Building (ATB). The cost is $45, which includes all food items. Call 270-534-3335 or register online at: http://ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C=&S=14

TUESDAY 3:

FRIDAY 6:

Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net

Dr. Ben Carson: A joint fundraising event for the Carson Center and Paducah Symphony Orchestra – and Kosair Charities. The Carson Center. 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM. Ticket prices $45-$105. www.thecarsoncenter.org

Club Challenger begins. Monthly classes to learn more about science. 4:15 –

SATURDAY 7: Market House Museum Reopening. The Market House Museum. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.markethousemuseum.com Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net PASAC's 10th Annual Men Who Cook, Vegas Baby! Julian Carroll Convention Center. 6:30 PM-11:00 PM. www.hopehealgrow.org Terry Fator. The Carson Center. 7:30 PM. Singer, comedian, ventriloquist, and celebrity impressionist. Ticket prices $57.50-$125. www.thecarsoncenter.org

SUNDAY 8: Sunset Eagle Viewing. Land Between the Lakes. $7/person. 4 – 6 PM www.landbetweenthelakes.us

MONDAY 9: Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy Volunteer Orientation Class. 6 – 7:30 PM. www.cassidyscause.org or 270-554-4040

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Faith in Film: MUD. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:30 PM. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Paducah and Etcetera. www.maidenalleycinema.com

TUESDAY 10: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net Club Challenger begins. Monthly classes to learn more about science. 4:15 – 5:45 PM $45/child. Challenger Learning Center. Current 3rd – 5th graders. www.clcpaducah.org.

WEDNESDAY 11: Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net

THURSDAY 12: Murder Country Style. Market House Theatre. Tickets are $35 and include dinner and the show. 270.444.6828. AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net The Great Gatsby. The Carson Center. 6:45 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org Yard Sale. Pennyrile Allied Community Services. 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Yard Sale hosted by the PACS office. www.pacs-ky.org. Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net

FRIDAY 13: Bargain Fair Goes Boutique Preview Party. Julian Carrol Expo Center. 5:30-7:30 PM. Tickets are $15 each. www.charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com. O'Carson Irish Bash. The Carson Center. 7:00-10:00 PM. Join the Carson Center for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Included with your ticket will be Irish themed food and drinks. www.thecarsoncenter.org Murder Country Style. Market House Theatre. Tickets are $35 and include dinner and the show. 270.444.6828.

SATURDAY 14: Bibbidi Bobbidi Book Bash. Marshall County Public Library@Benton. 2:00-3:00 PM. www.marshallcolibrary.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net Bargain Fair Goes Boutique. Julian Carroll Expo Center. 7:00-11:00 www.charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com.

AM.

Paducah Portraits: Drawings by Teri Moore. Ruth Baggett Gallery. 5:00-8:00 PM. www.ruthbaggettgallery.com Autism Isn't Black & White Gala. Knights of Columbus Hall. 6:00-9:30 www.familiesonthespectrumky.org/gala.

PM.

Gaither Vocal Band. Lovett Auditorium. 7:00 PM. Gaither and friends perform. www.murraystate.edu/cfsbcenter Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents Neilson’s 4th Symphony. The Carson Center. Raffaele Ponti, conductor also featuring PSYO Side-By-Side Performance. www.thecarsoncenter.org. Murder Country Style. Market House Theatre. Tickets are $35 and include dinner and the show. 270.444.6828. Second Saturday Studio/Gallery Walk. LowerTown Arts District, Noon-8 270.444.8649 • paducahalliance.org

PM.

Fourth Annual Strongman St. Patty's Day Smash. Doe’s Eat Place. 10:30 AM. www.argonautsfitness.net

SUNDAY 15 MONDAY 16: Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us

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TUESDAY 17: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net Love on a Leash. McCracken County Public Library. 6:30-7:30 PM. 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM www.mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 18: AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net Carson Center Broadway Series presents Stomp. The Carson Center. 7:15 www.thecarsoncenter.org

PM.

Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us

THURSDAY 19: AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net Business on the Rocks. Ristorante di Fratelli. 5:00-7:00 PM. Join the girls of iList and PAFM for an evening of idea sharing and networking with some of the area's most interesting folks.

FRIDAY 20: Diary of Anne Frank. Playhouse in the Park, Murray, KY. 7:00 PM. www.playhouseinthepark.net Ivy + Bean, The Musical. The Carson Center. 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM. www.thecarsoncenter.org

SATURDAY 21: Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net Diary of Anne Frank. Playhouse in the Park, Murray, KY. 7:00 PM. www.playhouseinthepark.net The Time Travelers Club: WWII M.A.S.H. Unit - First Aid Bandaging. McCracken County Public Library. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.. www.mclib.net Suspicious River: Backstage Pass Series. WKCTC Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 PM www.artsinfocus.org

SUNDAY 22: “Made in America” Chorus Concert. Paducah Symphony Orchestra Encore Series. Lone Oak First Baptist Church. 3 PM www.paducahsymphony.org Read Like a Girl - Ramona Quimby by: Beverly Cleary. McCracken County Public Library. 3 PM www.mclib.net Diary of Anne Frank. Playhouse in the Park, Murray, KY. 2:30 PM. www.playhouseinthepark.net

MONDAY 23: Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us

TUESDAY 24: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net

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WEDNESDAY 25: Night Owls Story Time: Seuss-tastic . McCracken County Public Library. 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. www.mclib.net Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net

THURSDAY 26: Evenings Upstairs: Kentucky Women in Traditional Music. McCracken County Public Library. 7:00- 8:00 PM. www.mclib.net Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net WKMS Second Annual Battle of the Bands. Maiden Alley Cinema. 7:00 www.maidenalleycinema.com

PM.

Local and Personal History. Pennyrile Allied Community Services 1:00PM to 4:00PM.

FRIDAY 27: Clint Black: Presented by The Kentucky Opry and Bristol Broadcasting. The Carson Center. 7:30 PM. Ticket prices $24-$109. www.thecarsoncenter.org Diary of Anne Frank. Playhouse in the Park, Murray, KY. 7:00 PM. www.playhouseinthepark.net

SATURDAY 28: Beat Beethoven 5K. Noble Park. 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.. www.paducahsymphony.org. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. WKCTC Clemens Theater. 3:00 http://focus.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/artsinfocus1.html

& 7:30

PM.

Diary of Anne Frank. Playhouse in the Park, Murray, KY. 7:00 PM. www.playhouseinthepark.net Story Time Live! Marshall County Public Library@Calvert City. 10:00 www.marshallcolibrary.org

AM.

Story Time Live! Marshall County Public Library@Benton. 1:00 PM. www.marshallcolibrary.org 2nd Annual Trivia Night benefiting New Pathways for Children. Lone Oak Church of Christ. 6:00-9:00 PM. www.npfc.net Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net The Color Run 5K/10K. Mayfield/Graves County Chamber of Commerce. 270.247.6101

SUNDAY 29: Diary of Anne Frank. Playhouse in the Park, Murray, KY. 2:30 PM.. www.playhouseinthepark.net Read Like a Girl: Because of Winn Dixie McCracken County Public Library. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. www.mclib.net

MONDAY 30 TUESDAY 31: One Book, One Campus, One Community Read: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. West Kentucky Community & Technical College. 5:30-7:00 PM. www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu New Shanghai Circus. The Carson Center. 6:45 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM.

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Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 270-442-6151.

THROUGH MARCH 10: School Block Challenge. National Quilt Museum.

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 270-442-8856. 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.

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THROUGH MARCH 10: Heart of America. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org MARCH 13 - MAY 19: New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Nine Patch

Paducah Railroad Museum - 200 Washington St. Wed. – Fri.: Noon - 4p.m.; Sat.: 10 AM – 4 PM or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. 270908-6451. www.paducahrr.org

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MARCH 13 - MAY 19: Antique Nine Patch Quilts www.quiltmuseum.org www.ephemerapaducah.com

PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah. Monday - Friday, 10 - 4 PM. FREE. 270-575-3544 or www.thepapagallery.com

THROUGH MARCH 31: Mayor’s Art Club Exhibits. City Hall, Paducah. Featuring

Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.

NeuroRestorative artwork & Paul Aho paintings. 270-444-8800 or www.paducahky.gov

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. 270-5759958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org

MARCH 23 – APRIL 20 Intermediate Stained Glass, 5 week class. 6:30-9:00 PM.

THROUGH MARCH 28: Jimmy Nichols Solo Exhibition.Yeiser Art Center. 270-442-2453 or theyeiser.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 270-575-5477.

THROUGH MARCH 26: Line & Volume – Harris Deller Solo Exhibition. Clemens Fine Arts Center – Gallery of Paducah School of Art and Design. 270-5549200. www.artsinfocus.org

THROUGH APRIL 7: Into the Wild. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 270-443-7759

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.

Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 270-554-2077.

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.

Religious Services & Meetings:

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Arcadia United Methodist Church - 270-442-3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. arcadiachurch.org SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM TUESDAY: Men's Prayer Gathering, 7:30 AM

Bellview Baptist Church – 270-554-3173 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 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 - 270-443-2401 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

WEDNESDAY Praise & worship, 6 p.m., Igert Hall. 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 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; Choirs available for all ages. Contact Art DeWeese @270-443-2401 for information. 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. Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM. Power Water Aerobics: TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 9 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, 5 PM

Calvary Baptist Church Clements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail Hatcher Sunday School: 10:00 AM; Worship Service: 11:00 Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM.

AM;

Evening Service: 6

PM;

Calvert City First Presbyterian Church - 270-395- 4700 639 Evergreen Street , P.O. Box 95 • Calvert City, KY www.fpccalvert.com • firstprescc@windstream.net Everyone Welcome! Sunday School: 9:30 AM; Fellowship: 10:00 AM; Worship: 10:45 AM;

Calvert City United Methodist Church 571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City, KY SUNDAY: 9AM, First Light Worship Service – Contemporary; 10 AM, Sunday School; 11AM, Traditional Service WEDNESDAY: 6PM, Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies; 7PM, Adult Choir

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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EVENTS CALENDAR 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.

Christ Community Church - 270-744-0397 www.christchurchpaducah.com • www.facebook.com/christchurchpaducah Youth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley (270) 727-0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins (270) 575-3120 SUNDAY: Coffee and Donuts,9 a.m.; Bible classes,9:30 a.m; Morning Worship and Junior Church (ages 10 and under) 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory, KY • SUNDAYS: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 AM www.cfbc.tv

Concord Christian Center- 270-441-7900 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah KY (Across from Hutson's and Sam's) • churchbythemall.com SUNDAY: Small Groups: 9.45 a.m., Worship: 10.45 a.m., 6 PM WEDNESDAY Service: 7 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - 270-443-2669 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

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

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 270-442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 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.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Benton www.fccdcbentonky.org 270-527-8560 - 2515 S Main St. 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, Traditional Worship 10:45 AM, (Sanctuary Upper Level), 10:45 AM; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level), 10:45 AM

First Presbyterian Church - 270-442-3545 SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH 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 - 270-443-1724 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. Evening Services: 6 PM MONDAY/ THURSDAY: Quilting 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.

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

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 270-898-9875

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

SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 270-534-1900

The Journey Church – Calloway County

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

3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071

AM,

Evening

Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Grace Bible Church - 270-554-0808

The Journey Church – Marshall County

SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services. WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

198 Old Symsonia Rd., Benton, KY 42025

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115

Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive, Ledbetter.

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

Heartland Worship Center - 270-534-1400 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 – 270-554-3572

Service Time: SUNDAYS, 11 AM

SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 AM; Sunday School 10:30 AM

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 270-575-3477 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 - 270-554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 AM, Sunday School 9 WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Evening Service 6

PM.

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY:Youth - 6:00 PM, Bible Study - 6PM

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 270-554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 7:30 a.m.; Morning Worship – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 AM & 11 a.m.; Sunday School – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 AM & 6 PM Evening Worship – 7 PM WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir, 5:45 PM Middle & High School Choir, 6 PM Prayer meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra, 6:30 PM

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY Family Movie Night , THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 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 270-443-5306 Join us as we live in the spirit of Jesus. SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00AM; Sunday School, 9:30AM; Worship, 10:45AM. Shepherd's Table Dinner - Food served from 4:50-5:30PM. $5 for adults and $3 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Missian Friends and Children's Choir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:45-7:00PM Youth Group (Grades 6-12) - 5:45-7:00PM. Discipleship Groups: Faith & Fiction Last THURSDAYS, 7:00PM. Thursday Morning Study Group - 6:30AM-noon Service Opportunities: Mission Meal for River City - 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6:00PM

WEDNESDAY:

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Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Contemporary Service 8 AM, Fellowship in Narthex: 9 AM, Sunday School 9:15 AM, Traditional Service 10:30 AM Nursery Available 9-11:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

Lovelaceville United Methodist Church 143 N Broadway, Lovelaceville SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 10AM Worship Service – 11AM Sunday Evening Service – 6PM Communion is held every FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

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 - 270-443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

McKendree United Methodist Church - 270-488-3770 or 270-488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and 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.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 270-488-2588 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 - 270-554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

Murphysboro United Methodist Church - 618-687-2317 1500 Pine St., Murphysboro, IL 62966 http://www.murphysboroumc.com https://www.facebook.com/murphysboroumc SUNDAY: Traditional Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 10:10 a.m.; Praise Service, 11:15 AM

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 270-898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 270-443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 270-554-0473 7680 New Hope Road, Paducah • Pastor: Curtis Franklin, brocurtis@kybiz.net Youth Pastor: Dusty Shull SUNDAY School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY Bible Study, 7 PM For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

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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 – 270-442-1513 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 - 270-442-3267 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 - 270-443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, Pastor - Mark Armstrong, pastor@theopendoorbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM; Morning Worship and Children's Church, 11 AM. Sunday Evening, 6 PM; Wednesday: 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Pathway Baptist Church – 270-395-5683 www.pathwaybaptist.org 229 W. 5th Ave., Calvert City, KY

42029

SUNDAY: Sunday School – 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening services: Adults, youth & children, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Adult prayer, Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Awana for children 2 year olds thru 6th grade, 6:30 PM (during school year), Youth service 6:30 PM THURSDAY: Grief Share, 6:30 PM Monthly men’s meetings and Ladies Connect.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 270-422-1000 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 – 270-898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10AM; Children's Church/Junior Church (ages 3 to 5th grade); 5:30 7 PM. Choir practice, 5 - 6:15 PM., Mission Friends (Age 3-Kindergarten), Children In Action (1st-5th Grade), 5 - 7 PM Youth, 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: TeamKID (ages 3 – 5th grade), 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Youth (grades 6 – 12), 6 - 7:45 p.m.; Prayer & adult Bible study, 6:30 PM Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school. . TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Early Learning & Pre-K Program

Reidland Christian Church – 270-898-3904 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.

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Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com

Reidland United Methodist

SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45

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 - 270-444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 270-462-3014 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.

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

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us Mass Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY - 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever reason – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God and the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. The first session is Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 from 6:00-7:30PM in the St. Jane Frances Religious Education Center (on the corner of 5th St and Kentucky Ave). Contact Cindy at 270-559-4606 for information, without obligation.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 270-442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05

SATURDAY: 5

PM;

SUNDAY:

8:30, 11 AM and 5 PM An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever reason – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God and the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270-559-4606 for information, without obligation.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 270-554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

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

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 270-442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship, 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY: Potluck and Education, 5:00 PM.

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 270-442-8343 SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AMThe 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 - 270-534-9000 www.stmore.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (1 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 - 270-442-4104 www.templeisrael.us FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

Trinity United Methodist Church - 270-534-9516 www.facebook.com/TUMCPaducah office@trinitypaducah.com 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

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Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 270-554-4634 SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 270-442-6414 www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah – 270-442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 www.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 - 270-443-1043 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

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 270-443-2919 www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9AM; Worship, 10:15 Study, 2nd WEDNESDAY of the month at 1 PM.

AM;

Women's Circle Bible

World Harvest Church – 270-442-8949 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah, KY 42086 • Pastor: Dr. Chris Cody SATURDAY: Celebration Service 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service 7:00 PM THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer 8:45 AM

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: Snow Sculpture Contest. THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015. Create a masterpiece in your backyard and snap a photo to enter to win prizes. Snow must be from our region during the current winter season. Photos must be received no later than 5 PM on March 31, 2015. www.paducahky.gov

The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. For information: 270-236-2317/270-753-8910. Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! For more information, contact Nicole Kowalczyk at Omni Visions, 270-309-3167, visit www.omnivisions.com, or attend a Foster Care Informational Meeting. Informational Meetings are held every Thursday evening at 5 PM at the Paducah Omni Visions office located at 450 Park Avenue in Paducah. Information will be shared about how to become a Foster Parent, as well as Omni Visions' free Foster Parent training. Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador...First timer? It's okay! Don't be afraid to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience! For more information, please call 270-519-7340 or 270-748-6970 Love Books and Love Bikes? Check-out books; check-out a bike lock! Something good to know - the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don't have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk and check out a lock. Leadership Paducah applications now available. Selection of class participants is conducted by the Leadership Paducah Foundation Board of Directors. Visit the Chamber’s website at www.paducahchamber.org or www.leadershippaducah.org or contact Stacy Thomas at the Paducah Chamber for an application form (270) 443-1746 or sthomas@paducahchamber.org. American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAYS of every month. 6 PM 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 270.442.2510 ext. 118 Young Professionals of Murray kicked off its effort and are increasing their efforts to engage YPs in Murray-Calloway County. FEBRUARY 3 at 11:00 AM (open event) - Lunch Meetup at Sirloin Stockade. FEBRUARY 5 (members only) - Pre-grame reception at Racer Basketball game. facebook.com/groups/720326178057511/

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. McCracken County Humane Society: November and December hours are

MONDAY, 9 AM - 4:30 p.m., and TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 9 AM to 3:30 PM

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EVENTS CALENDAR TUESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. New Hours: Tuesday – Friday 7:00AM – 2:30PM Saturday 8:00AM – 12:00pmClosed on Sunday and Monday. 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 MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292. 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.

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. Kentucky Grandparentswho 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, 270-519-9233. 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. 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 270-928-2168 Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the FOURTH MONDAY of each month, 6 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open Fridays, 8 AM – 4 PM For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270-6422187. Like us on Facebook. Ballard County Cemetery Road: Meets the FIRST THURSDAY of each month, 5 PM, at Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook. Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY-THURSDAY, 8:30 Extended hours on Tuesday until 8 PM Call 270-928-3777.

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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. 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, Rehabilita-tion, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 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 EVERY DAY: Agents of Nature. LBL Nature Station. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Starting this spring, visitors to Land Between The Lakes will have a chance to experience the Woodlands Nature Station and surrounding trails in a whole new way. The mobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes and complete fun educational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5 mile route. www.landbetweenthelakes.us

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.

EVERY MONDAY. Muay Thai Kickboxing. Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy. 6:30 PM. www.atmosphereacademy.com

SECOND MONDAY: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 270-442-3575. 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

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SECOND THURSDAY 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 TUESDAY: 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 couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 270-575-3823. SUNDAY: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (270442-8621). Free meal. No questions asked. MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6. TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free with Adult Purchase. Eat-O Burrito, 548 N 32nd St. TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. SECOND TUESDAY: 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 SECOND TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club meeting. 1325 Fisher Road. 7 PM All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270-210-8298. TUESDAY: 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. THURSDAY: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

THURSDAY: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAY: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844. THURSDAY: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 PM (extra meeting time to add) Christ United Methodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414 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 270-442-3186.

THURSDAY: Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270-703-2700 for more info. FRIDAY: Live Music 6-8 PM. Eat-O Burrito, 548 N 32nd St. Paducah FRIDAY: 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. FRIDAY: 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 270-442-8321

FRIDAY: 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.

SATURDAY: 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 EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY UNTIL MAY 21. The Little Star That Could Planetarium Show. LBL Homeplace 1850s. 10:0010:45 AM. Each planet is introduced to the audience with basic information about our Solar System.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY UNTIL MARCH 29. Smoking the Pork. LBL Homeplace. 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. . Discover how ‘smoking’ puts the finishing touch on the family’s main meat supply.

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Kids & Their Families: School Notes: The McCracken County Preschool Head Start Office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2015-16 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before August 1, 2015 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 Preschool/Head Start office at 270-5384041 to make an appointment. If you are interested in the tuition program, please call 270-538-4000 and ask for Kathy Johnson. Paducah Head Start/Preschool continues to accept applications for enrollment for the current school year. Children must be currently 3 or 4 years old, must be income eligible or have a disability. If a child has turned 3 after October 1, 2015, he or she is eligible for enrollment during the remainder of this school year. Children must live within the Paducah Public School district. Call 270-444-5780 or visit your local elementary school for more information.

Camps, Classes & Education EVERY SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10 AM-9 PM. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest. Details at www.betterthaneverhome.com

Center Conference Room, Baptist Health, Paducah. 3-4:30 PM. This group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Mary Legge at 270-575-2880 to register.

MARCH 2, 7 & 9: Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5 PM – 8 PM on Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM on 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. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY BEGINNING ON FEBRUARY 4. Members of AARP will again be assisting with tax preparation at the McCracken County Public Library beginning February 4th on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 4 PM THE PROGRAM WILL END ON APRIL 9TH. If you need information concerning this program go to www.AARP.org or call the library at 270-4422510.

MARCH 9 (MONDAY) AND MARCH 11 (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 23 (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 3 (TUESDAY): Weight Loss Information Session. Baptist Heart

MONDAY: Chess Club. Murray Public Library. 5:30 – 7:30 PM Free lesson & time to play.

Center auditorium. 6 PM Learn about medical and surgical options for weight loss. Phone 270.443.0202 for more information.

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

MONDAY: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11

MARCH 2 (MONDAY): Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart

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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

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

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts.

Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858 or help@plexsports.net. www.themusicclass.com

School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 270-908-6670 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com

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MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

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

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz MARCH 6 (TUESDAY) Incredible Colon exhibit Atrium of Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Heath Paducah. This informative exhibit features a 20-foot long, 10-foot tall replica of the human colon. See examples of healthy colon tissue, several non-cancerous diseases of the colon and stages of colorectal cancer. Phone 270.442.1310 for more information.

TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325 Fisher road. 6 PM. Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner and intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. $90 total cost. Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270-217-0150.

FRIDAY: Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. 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.

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 270-908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com

TUESDAY: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates: Quad, $1, Speed /Inline $3. TUESDAY: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508. TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508.

SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10 AM-9 PM. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest. Details at www.betterthaneverhome.com

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports:

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep 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 270-908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Kids’ Kickboxing. 5 - 5:50 Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

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MONDAY – FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Zumba With Tishaunda. 714 West 7th Street, Metropolis, IL. 6 – 7:30 PM on Monday - Friday; 10:30 AM on Saturday; Sundays at 4PM. www.tishaunda618.zumba.com or 618-638-4180.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu. 5 - 5:50 PM. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Junior Jiu-Jitsu. 6 - 6:50 PM. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

MONDAYS-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: CENTRE OF DANCE: Quality technique classes for students age 4 through adult. Located in the Dance Studio in Old Fine Arts, Murray State University. Performance opportunities with Jackson Purchase Dance Company for dancers age 10 and older. For information, contact Owner/Director, Karen Balzer at kbalzer@murray-ky.net or (270) 767 -0579. MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gymnastics. Tumble Town. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6:307:30 PM 270-519-7155

MONDAY – THURSDAY & SATURDAY. Competitive adult USAV volleyball. Men's and women's teams need experienced players, age 17 and up, for weekly games and practices. Mon-Thurs evenings and Sun afternoons. Times vary. Location varies, but usually at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. email vci.user.42001@gmail.com for more info

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

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TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Pickleball. Paducah SportsPlex. 10:30 AM both days, and again at 6:30 PM on Thursdays only. 270-554-PLEX or www.PlexSports.net TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 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.

THURSDAY: Hip-Hop Fitness. High-energy, calorie-burning, easy-to-follow, full-body workout! Open to teenagers and up. $5. 7:45 PM. Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance, 3485 Park Ave across from the Ford dealership. For more information contact dancelyfe@excite.com. THURSDAY: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25. 270-444-8508.

FRIDAY: Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6. 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. 270-908-6670. www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com SATURDAY: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224. SATURDAY: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu. Noon – 12:50 PM Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804. SATURDAY: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 270-554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com

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On-Going Events for Seniors:

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Church

TUESDAY ANDTHURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579

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): Potluck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 270-554-7075.

Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 270-443-8579

WEDNESDAY: 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.

Senior Medicare Patrol – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can protect yourself from Medicare errors, learn to detect potential fraud and abuse and to report errors or suspected fraud. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For more information call 270-442-8993.

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.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street

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MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579 MONDAY-FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 270-443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-1778 for more info.

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 270-443-8579 v

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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 Group. Concord United Methodist Church. 1st Thursdays of each month. 6 – 7:30 PM Free to participate. Dinner & childcare provided. Licensed marriage & family therapist Chris Trout to facilitate. For more information or to sign up, contact Shannon Wilson, 270-331-3344. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, 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 at 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead at 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care - Benchmark Family Services, Inc, established in 1994, is a private, faith-based, non-profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out-of-home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7

emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster children when needed, premium financial compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at (270)408-1361. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule, 24 hour crisis intervention/support, access to on staff mental health professionals, ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided, respite, incentives, daily reimbursements paid twice monthly, case managers for every home, staff cell phone numbers, and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on, call Necco toll free at 86630NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Omni Visions, a foster care and adoption agency, will be holding foster care informational meetings every Tuesday evening at 5 PM Meetings at 450 Park Avenue, Paducah. Please call Nicole Kowalczyk at 270-309-3167 for any questions.

Child Care: Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 270-444-8508. 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”. 270-443-6071, 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. 270-559-1515.

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Education Groups:

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 270-508-0622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information.

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

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.

Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org and www.gskentuckiana.org.

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, 270-8092539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.AMP., 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 270-928-4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call Carrie Bullock at (618)638-3289. Parent support group meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Road, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the third Friday of each month. 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, 270-442-5172

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 270-443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org

Loss: GriefShare Class. Waldo Baptist Church. Wednesday evenings, 6:30PM GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. We welcome you to come and experience the healing of God's comfort as you go through this difficult part of your life. For more information visit www.waldobaptist.org or call 618564-2180. 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. Grief Support. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 5 – 9 PM. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at (270) 898-8796.

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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. Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6 – 8 PM. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270-898-8796 or 270-534-4200. 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. FIRST THURSDAY 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 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2ND FRIDAYS. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6 – 8 PM. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270-898-8796.

Multi-service Providers: 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 270-444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 270-575-2229 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 Foundation is a program that provides free primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult working 15 hours or more and fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for household income qualify for St. Nicholas. (Example: a household size of 4 people with an annual income of up to $42,931 is eligible.) St. Nicholas patients receive care at the midtown KentuckyCare clinic located at 1901 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah. To see if you qualify, stop by or call the clinic at 270.575.3247. All family members (including children) may be treated at the clinic. Clinic Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. (To make a donation, please contact the St. Nicholas Foundation office directly at 270.408.4828 or stnicholasfamilyclinic@gmail.com. The Foundation mailing address is P. O. Box 311, Paducah KY 42002 and the office is located inside the Commerce Center at 300 S. Third Street in Paducah.)

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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 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. 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 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.

Miscellaneous: 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.

tion classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing. For more, visit www.paducahkennelclub.com Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway 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! For more info, contact mikewurth@comcast.net

Parenting Support: M.O.M. Group - Time for moms of all ages to connect with one another and study God’s Word in an encouraging, supportive, non-denominational environment. Meeting THIRD TUESDAYS of each month, September through April. 9 – 11 AM in Fellowship Hall at First Missionary Baptist Church, 100 W 13th St., Benton, KY 42025. Children play in nursery, while mothers meet. Suggested donation of $2/ child. Book study - Becoming More Than A good Bible Study Girl by Lysa Terkeurst Financial assistance is available if you are not able to afford a book. Please inquire if needed. Preregistration is appreciated. For more information look for us on Facebook in groups at M.O.M. Group of Marshall County and contact Jennie Woelpern at jenn56093@yahoo.com or 979-530-6843 for questions or to sign up. *Affiliated with The M.O.M. Initiative http://www.themominitiative.com/ La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-tobe interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 270-534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.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 270-2101465, 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. 270-443-2401. Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drug-free McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church, West Paducah. For info., 270-554-9429. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270-441-7611 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 (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 annually for an individual, $45 for a family, and $5 for Junior Membership. There are ongoing conformation and puppy socializa-

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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) -Lone Oak First Baptist. 9:30-11:30AM on 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY in the Fellowship Hall. 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. 270-554-1441. Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 270-744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 270-349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christianbased 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: 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 serviceoriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info.

Families on the Spectrum. FIRST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 PM Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 720-443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com. The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. For information: 270-236-2317/270-753-8910. 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. 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 . 5:30 - 7 PM. McCracken County Public Library. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636. 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 meets TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Walker Hall. 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. Toastmasters Club. MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah. THURSDAYS, noon – 1 PM Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270-703-2700 for more info. Zonta Club of Paducah - 6:00 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. 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

Special Needs: AMPA Paducah offers exceptional dance class for children with special needs. THURSDAYS. 4:45 – 5:30 PM Studio III. 270-415-5647. www.myampa.com

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Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy is currently taking enrollment for our 2015 sessions for individuals with disabilities. Located 3.5 miles from Lone Oak on Clinton Rd in Paducah. Visit our website www.cassidyscause.org for participant forms or call us at 270-554-4040 for more information. H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs. Offering classes for fall session and a new class for military veterans struggling with PTSD, depression or physical disabilities. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-408-1520. Families on the Spectrum. Autism support group. FIRST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 PM Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Call 270-366-4534 for meeting dates. 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. Marshall County Special Olympics. Woodmen of the World, Benton. 2nd Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. For more, call, 270-703-2700. 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. Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, & individuals with Down syndrome. Meetings are usually held the 3rd Mondays of every month. Heartland Worship Center. 6 - 8 PM. For more information and meeting dates, call Lana Dockery, 270-564-0949, or email ldockery@comcast.net

Support Groups: Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK). support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. 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 from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided. Advanced Bariatric Surgery of Paducah Support Group. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2335 Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter. Alzheimer’s Support Group. 3RD THURSDAYS. 11AM-12noon. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-534-9173. Alzheimer’s Support Group. Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, 501 N. 3rd Street in Paducah. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 4:30 PM. Call Felicia Williams or Katina Wilson at 270-444-9661 for additional information. Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169. Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group Baptist Health - Paducah, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 270-575-2799 or 270-554-0452.

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tact Tammy Nelson, 270-349-3253 or Michael Youngblood, 270-210-1828.

Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services Cancerport Breast Cancer Support Group. Baptist Health Imaging Center. The group provides support for those diagnosed with breast cancer and living in recovery. Phone 270.442.1310 for more information.

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300.

Cancer Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. First Christian Church. 270-443-8251

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 270-444-8073 or 270-554-5977.

THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH: Look Good…Feel Better by American Cancer Society. Open to all women with cancer who are undergoing treament. 6 PM to 8 PM. Suite 403, Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Call ACS at 270-444-0740.

Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management, depression, nutrition and many other related topics. For more information, call 270-382-3940 or 270-247-6546.

Caregiver Support Group – THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Legacy Personal Care Home, 4747 Alben Barkley Drive. 6 PM. FREE respite care is provided. For more information, please call Carrie Gottschalk Singler, 270-534-0620.

Celebrate Recovery. Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS at 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. For more, call 270-534-1400, ext. 260.

Lourdes Weight Loss Surgery Support Group. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2335

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center at Baptist Imaging Center, 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah. Second Mondays. Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310.

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Celebrate Recovery. Riverwoods Church, Benton, KY. Where you can find healing from hurts, habits or hang ups. Every Friday night. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; fellowship at 7 p.m., followed by open small group. For more information, con-

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meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300.

Colitis and Crohn’s Support Group. 1ST THURSDAY.7 PM - 8:30 PM Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270556-4530.

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Atmosphere Martial Arts Atmosphere Martial Arts wants you to join us all summer long for Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing classes. Good habits don’t need a vacation. Atmosphere provides a fun, focused & active alternative to a sedentary summer. Koala Kids ages 4-8. Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu ages 8-15 & Adults 16+. Contact Amy at 270.559.1286.

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Dress for a mess with Summer Art Camp! Choose just one class or come to all. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-12; cost is $18 per class. Every Friday during summer is Open Studio from 10-2: drop in and paint together with your children. Details and registration on our calendar at www.betterthaneverhome.com

BUMC Summer Mother's Day Out Program offers childcare & fun for ages infant - 5th grade. 9am - 2 pm every Tuesday & Thursday, from June 2 until July 23. School aged children will discover Kentucky's backyard through guest speakers & field trips. For information e-mail childrenbumc@hotmail.com or call the church office 270.443.2401.

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"Discovering My Own Backyard" Taking reservations now. Children up to age 10. Great classes, field trips, fun adventures! Contact DeVona Rosa at 270-443-2401 ext. 113

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Carson Broadway Workshop The Carson Center presents BROADWAY WORKSHOP, ages 9-18, June 8-12; Professional Musical Theatre Intensive featuring New York's Top Training for Young Actors. Visit ww.broadwayworkshop.com for more information. All levels of talent can apply: www.thecarsoncenter.org or contact mkatz@thecarsoncenter.org

Carson Center Missoula’s Children’s Camp The Carson Center presents the ALADDIN MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP featuring Missoula Children's Theatre, ages 6-18, July 6-10. Audition, Rehearse, and Perform in an original production of Aladdin. All registered participants receive a role. Additional classes offered in improv, dance, stage combat, stagecraft and more. For more information or to register: www.thecarsoncenter.org or 270.443.9932

Cassidy's Cause Hoofs -n- Boots Cassidy's Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy offers our annual Hoofs-n-Boots Summer Half Day Camp. Kids will have fun learning all about horses, arts and crafts, games, and of course horse riding. Ages 5-12. Not limited to special needs. For more information call 270.554.4040 or visit www.cassidyscause.org.

Can’t find the camp you’re looking for? Check for additional camps listed on ilistwesternkentucky.com!

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Challenger Learning Center

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana

Challenger Learning Center offers summer camp programs for students, kindergarten through 16 years old. Young astronauts start learning about constellations and rockets. Growing through the program, they will fly to the Moon/Mars, build rockets & even SCUBA. Finally, Aviation Camp offers the experience of a lifetime â&#x20AC;&#x201C; flying a real plane.

Let the Adventure Begin at Girl Scout Summer Residence Camp! Find the adventure that best suits your daughter at Camp Pennyroyal and Camp Bear Creek. From June to July, camps are open to all girls, not just Girl Scouts. Find more information at www.gskentuckiana.org or 1.888.771.5170.

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Harmony Road Musical Summer Camps for ages 4 - 7 & summer music classes for parents & children ages 18 months 4 years. Also group piano classes for students ages 5 teens. Summer schedule posted mid-April. Registration required. 270.444.3669 or visit www.harmonyroadpaducah.com. Like us on Facebook at Harmony Road Music School Paducah. 2226 Broadway, Paducah

Hwang’s Martial Arts Your kids dont have to have “another boring summer”. 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.

Immanuel Baptist Church Embracing the Challenge of Living in the Spirit of Jesus. Visit our website at www.ibcpaducah.org for information on events, activities, studies, and services. Join us as we serve Jesus by serving our community and world. Check out our ad for Immanuel’s VBS and Music Camp for children.

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Lakewood Gymnastics 2015 is turning into an exciting year for Lakewood Gymnastics Owners, Jim and Vicki Swick. Not only are they coming off the biggest year in Lakewood's 30 year history... in March, they are opening their THIRD location. Check out ww.lakewoodgym.com to find out more about the BEST Gymnastics, Tumbling, and Cheer Program in western Kentucky.

Mainstage School of Performing Arts and Children’s Theatre Join us June 15-26 for MainStage Broadway Summer Camp. Ages 5-10. Day camp from 10 am – 5pm. (Bring a sack lunch) Learn to sing, dance and act. At the end of camp, we will present a Broadway Show. For more information, call 270.558.4249.

Market House Theater Two fully staged musicals! MHT Live comedy workshop! Radio Drama! Sword fighting with Shakespeare! Monsterific PlayShop! Fantastical stage makeup! Princessness PlayShop! And much much more - check our website at markethousetheatre.org for our complete June/July schedule of summer #AWESOMENOSITY! Ages 3 through high school. Box Office/register/info: 270.444.6828.

Marshall County Library Students of all ages are invited to participate in the MCPL annual Summer Reading Program! 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.

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McCracken County 4-H Camp McCracken County 4-H camp wants you! Your camping experience includes: transportation, meals, lodging, outdoor challenge course, canoeing, swimming, riflery, & many more rewarding and fun experiences! Spots are limited so sign up as soon as possible.

Murray State University Murray State University, Center for Continuing Education and Academic Outreach present: Young Authors Camp, ages 8-12, June 8-12; Summer Art Workshop for high school aged kids, June 14-19; Purchase Area Writers Workshop for high school aged kids, June 14-19. For more information or to register: www.murraystate.edu/camps or 270.809.3659.

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National Quilt Museum

Paducah Parks Services

The National Quilt Museum 2015 Quilt Camp for kids! With access to the Museum galleries for inspiration, campers, ages 7-17 of various skill levels, use quilting tools to learn to make a quilt project of their very own. Registration will open March 15, forms are due by June 1. QuiltMuseum.org/QuiltCamp

Paducah Parks Services offers a wide variety of summer camp programs to meet your needs including camp for preschool aged children, middle school aged children, and even camp for children with disabilities. Join Parks Services for a summer full of fun. Contact us at 270.444.8508 or online at www.paducahky.gov.

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NHECM, now celebrating 10 years, presents a variety of educationally inspiring live animal exhibits at area libraries, schools, summer camps, state & federal parks & other special events, throughout the Southeast. Now booking for Summer 2015. Contact us to plan your â&#x20AC;&#x153;learning experience of a lifetime!â&#x20AC;?

Enrollment: Now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August. Enroll by May 30th & receive a free t-shirt. Ages 5-12, $15 half day, $30 full day, $129 per week (for full days), sibling discounts available. The Plex is the place for your child to spend their summer being active, playing sports & group games. Daily craft time, inflatables, snacks, & lunch provided.

Paducah Symphony Orchestra Paducah Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Camp, June 22-26, 2015, for rising 4th-12th graders. McCracken County High School. Half-Day Elementary Camp offers vocal, strings, and piano. All-Day Middle and High School Camp offers vocal, strings (both orchestral, fiddling, and guitar), piano, wind symphony and jazz ensemble. Contact us at paducahsymphony.org or call 270-444-0065.

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Three Rivers Martial Arts Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, a Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, has helped students awaken their potential for 20 years. Group & private instruction in a clean, safe, friendly, & professional environment. Located in a state-of-the-art facility inside Energy Fitness in Paducah. Summer special: For children ages 5-14 with a 9-week membership. 270.564.5804 for more information.

West Kentucky Community & Technical College West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers over 35 summer camp opportunities for children grades 1-12. Camps at the Challenger Learning Center, Paducah School of Art and Design, STEAM, drama, and robotics camps, LEGO camps, and more. For more information or to register: (use the link and phone number on the flyer) For Challenger Learning Center go to: http://www.clcpaducah.org

YaYaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island YaYa's Island is a locally owned indoor family entertainment center full of creativity and adventure. We offer inflatables, trains, tree houses, a dance floor and over 70 arcade games. We focus on ages 1-12, but kids of all ages can find something fun to do here.

Yeiser Art Center 2015 Summer Youth Art Camp. Learn, explore & create at the Yeiser this summer! Hands-on art projects can improve problem solving abilities, spatial thinking & math skills. Help your child realize this potential through ceramic, fibers, painting &printmaking classes. Camp runs June 23-26. Ages 6-12 welcome. Visit www.theyeiser.org for more details!

YMCA of Mayfield & Graves County Registration begins May 1, 2015. Swimming, 10 field trips, organized daily activities including cooking, physical activities, arts, daily devotions, & science experiments. Breakfast, lunch, & snacks provided. Experienced & trained staff. First Baptist Church of Mayfield and the YMCA. Ages: 3-11 & 12-15. Camp runs all summer Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Visit www.mayfield-gravesymca.com or call 270.247.0049.

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By: Amy Noles

irl Scouts...most of us think about Brownie troops and cookie sales, but much has changed in the last few decades. The message behind Girl Scouts is clear: do more than you ever thought you could, dream bigger dreams than you ever imagined, and — oh, yeah — change the world! Bet you didn’t think rock climbing or selling cookies would help you do all that, did you?

More than Cookies Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girls are going to have tons of fun, make new friends, and go on fantastic new adventures at Girl Scouts. One of the best ways to foster these aspirations is to be part of a Girl Scout summer camp. Did you know that you don’t have to be a Girl Scout to go to Girl Scout summer camp? (Although your daughter may want to join the movement after her camp experience.) There is a camp and an experience for all ages. If your daughter has never been camping 56 • March2015 www.purchasefamilymag.com

before, they have you covered. Perhaps she’s scared to be away from parents or home? No problem! If she’s more advanced than others, no sweat! The two camps in our area offer something for all girls.

Tons of Camp Options Camp Pennyroyal is a gorgeous wooded camp, 15 miles south of Owensboro, featuring hiking trails and a private eight-acre lake for swimming, fishing, nature-watching, and paddling in canoes or “funyaks” (sit-on-top kayaks). For older girls, the camp has equipment for archery and mountain biking, including a teams’ course and high ropes course. During resident camp, Pennyroyal welcomes girls who are primarily in elementary and middle school. If your daughter has never been to camp before, she can bring a parent, her whole family, or her Girl Scout troop with her! Or, allow her to stay on her own for a few nights. Just like Elsa in Disney’s Frozen, she can discover a mystical land of fairies, ‘let it go’ and ‘keep cool’ Arendelle-style. If she’s an experienced camper, she can stay for a six-day session where she can play spy games, immerse herself in the World of Wizards and let all her creative energy shine. For horse-lovers, Camp Pennyroyal is once again offering "Take the Reins" – it’s all horses, all the time! The program includes daily riding lessons at Dream Riders stable. Carrie Mook, manager of Outdoor Program, says everyone is welcome. “We have two sessions where parents or siblings can attend with their camper, three sessions where troops can attend together with their friends and troop leader, and short sessions for those who aren’t sure they can handle a whole week. All our camp options are designed to encourage the girls to love the outdoors, make new friends, and become leaders.”

Bear Creek Aquatic Camp Bear Creek is located on scenic Kentucky Lake, about 45 minutes south of Paducah. It features 200 acres of waterfront property and two miles of shoreline: The perfect setting for Kentucky's only Girl Scout aquatic camp. At Bear Creek, older girls take camping to the next level. This year, campers can tailor their session to meet their interests. Like water sports? Try Aquatic Adventures: She and the other girls on her team will decide if they focus on paddling, sailing, or windsurfing. If she prefers to build her camping skills and pursue land-based thrills, try Campology. Her team will plan a trip out of camp, but how they get there and the type of adventure they choose is up to their group! Can't decide between the water and the land? Go for MashUp. It’s all about making her camp experience what she wants it to be. www.purchasefamilymag.com March2015 • 57

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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 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. “Families on the Spectrum” is a local non-profit group of exactly what our name suggests…families on the autism spectrum. It is our goal to provide fun family outings, meetings, parents’ nights out, and to offer community support for our autism families. Our focus is on fun AND families in the hopes of building connections and life long bonds with other autism families in the Purchase Area and So. IL. Check our webiste for more information. www.familiesonthespectrumky.org

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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. Living Well Support Group – McCracken County Extension Office. FIRST TUESDAYS. 11 AM - Noon. For anyone wanting to make healthier changes. Free and no reservation needed. For questions, contact: Baptist Health at 270-575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 270-444-9625. Lourdes Hospice. Lourdes North Plaza, 911 Joe Clifton Dr. Every Monday except holidays. 5 – 6:30 PM. 270-415-3636. Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright@mccracken. kyschools.us Huntington’s Support Group. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. Call Kathy Saliga at (270) 637-4372 for meeting dates.

Call us at (270) 988-3298 and ask for Roxanne to learn more and schedule an appointment! William E. Barnes, MD, FACS Tri-Rivers Healthcare, PLLC 141 Hospital Dr. | Salem, KY 42078 www.tririvershc.com

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. 270-575-3823. “Living Well Support Group” McCracken County Extension Office. First Tuesdays. 11 AM - Noon. For anyone wanting to make healthier changes. Free and no reservation needed. For questions, contact: Baptist Health at 270-575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 270-444-9625. Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247. N.AMI. 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.

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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 270-444-6718 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. Overeaters Anonymous. Spiritual Program of Recovery – no weigh-ins, dues or fees. Every Wednesday. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-556-8873. Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS. 5:30 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. For more information, call 270-564-5879 Parkinson's Support Group. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY.10 AM- 11:30 AMLourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Board Room. For more information, call 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. Season of Honor: Caring for Your Aging Loved One. MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST MONDAY NIGHT OF EACH MONTH. 6:30 PM at First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway in Paducah. 270-442-2728. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. MEETS FIRST 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 Survivors of Suicide Support Group: For anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. First Thursday of every month. Baptist Health Heart Center, 6 PM Presentations may also be scheduled. Contact Linda Thompson at 270-559-0937 or thompsonjane@yahoo.com for more information. www.zackshope.com 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. 270217-1182. TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. Wednesdays. Weigh-in from 8:30-9:15 a.m., meeting from 9:30 – 10:30 AM Yearly dues are $28, or $4/month. For more information contact Eva Raines at 270-564-2141 or 270-217-4769. United Ostomy Association – Baptist Health Paducah. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 270-575-2303. v

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Bargains for Charity The Charity League, Inc., of Paducah presents

the Bargain Fair Goes Boutique by: Amy Noles

he Charity League, Inc., of Paducah is a vital, active and integral part of the Paducah community. This volunteer organization’s foremost purpose is to financially assist Easter Seals od Western Kentucky (ESWKY) and other charities, while creating a legacy of friendship and community between members and those who serve. Their mission is to positively impact the health, welfare, and general care of women, children, and others in need. Every year, the ladies of The Charity League of Paducah pour countless volunteer hours into creating a Spring event. Last year's "Shine & Dine" was a tremendous success, and this year the league will be hosting the Bargain Fair Goes Boutique.” The Charity Leagues’ Bargain Fair has a long history: In 2012, Mary Hunter Hancock and the active members of the league revamped the historic Bargain Fair event by adding a ‘boutique’ aspect and joining forces with local designers. “We have three events; The Bargain Fair, Shine & Dine, and a golf scramble that we try to rotate each spring,” explained this year’s event co-chair, Alex Banks. “I am so very excited to be co-chairing the Bargain Fair.”

Party & Designer Room Reveal. Ticket prices are a $15 donation which includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks. There are so many things to look forward to at this reveal including the chance to bid on artwork created by ESWKY artists and purchase items that have been refurbished by participating designers. The ESWKY artists have been working to create a piece that fit’s the theme of each designer’s room. Michelson Jewelers have also donated Waterford Crystal pieces that will be up for auction. You will have the first chance to shop the bargain fair items.

Meet the Designers There are six designers that are going to make innovative

A Yard Sale with a Twist What is the Bargain Fair? Since early fall, active Charity League members have been collecting ‘gently used’ items to sell at the Bargain Fair Goes Boutique on March 13th and 14th. “We will fill the entire annex of the Julian Carroll Expo Center,” said banks. “We are accepting donations of furniture, rugs, linens, holiday décor, even children’s clothes and toys.” Six designers from the area will be refurbishing and displaying some of the items in a 10 x 10 room on a theme of their choice. The designers will be showcasing some of these items in new and creative ways. The Bargain Fair Goes Boutique event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 7-11 a.m. at Paducah’s Julian Carroll Expo Center. If you would like to get a sneak peak of these items, you are in luck! On Friday, March 13, 2015, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the same location, there is the Preview www.purchasefamilymag.com March2015 • 61

transformations to their designated spaces. They have been working tirelessly for the past several months and are very excited to share their creations with the community. Each designer is creating a unique room with their own personal style.

Kijsa Housman www.kijsa.com

classically trained artist with an off-beat sense of humor; add in a dose of ‘loving life’, a serious case of wanderlust and adoring her family. You end up with equal parts whimsical designs and artwork filled with memories, sentiment & creativity. Her newest downtown shop, MAKE, encourages others to explore their own creativity as well!” She was once an active Charity League member and told me, “I was able to see first-hand how important the contributions were that the Charity League made to Easter seals. From their children’s center, to the adult center and art creativity, I love partnering with the wonderful active Charity League members in helping ESWKY today. The reward of giving back is a joy that inspires creativity.”

Merideth Clymer

Kijsa is sponsored by Broadway Interiors of Paducah. She describes herself and her style as, "A combination of a

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Merideth Clymer’s mother was an interior decorator and she always encouraged her to be creative and find her own unique style. Currently, she is a practicing attorney in Paducah, but she has never lost the love for design and creativity. “I am always excited for the chance to help inspire others to create uniqueness and style in their world, and the Bargain Fair Goes Boutique is an opportunity to do just that and help a wonderful cause. It doesn’t get any better!”

Randi Stovesand www.tanleyblakeinteriors.com Randi is sponsored by Paducah Buick GMC. Randi has been in love with design since as long as she can remember. She feels very fortunate to do something that she enjoys. “This is my second year participating in the Bargain Fair,” Randi told me. “It is an event that brings something unique and different to our community and I am happy to participate. This is my third year as a member of the league and it truly is a great organization.”

Saunie Rothwell www.saunierothwell.com

She grew up in Paducah and has special place in her heart for ESWKY. “I am so excited to be a featured designer at the Bargain Fair Goes Boutique this year. This will be my first year at the Fair and I am working on painting and “making over” several of the donated pieces for my space.”

Sara Falder www.flowerandfurbish.com

Sara is the owner of Flowers & Furbish in Paducah. Saunie started her design business 22 years ago. She is honored to be a part of the event this year. “Four years ago, when I participated in Bargain Fair, I found some wonderful Charity League women who were willing to go the extra mile to see the fundraiser be a success. At that time my twin granddaughters had just been born the October before and we had no idea Addison, one of the twins, was autistic. This year being a part of raising money for ESWKY takes on a whole new meaning and my room is dedicated to Addison. She is precious and we have great hope that with the proper care she will be all God created her to be.”

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Bargain Fair Co-Chairs Alex Banks, Elizabeth Mason or Kelly v Venable at charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com.

Lori Kursave www.lorikursaveinteriors.com Lori has been involved with decorating and design for over 14 years. In March of 2014 she started Lori Kursave Interiors. www.purchasefamilymag.com March2015 • 63

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by: Amy Noles

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Gear Up for College!

tudents in Kentucky are falling behind academically. In spring 2010, 51.2% of Kentucky 11th graders failed to meet the ACT national benchmark (18) in English; 78.4% failed to meet the benchmark (22) in mathematics; 65% failed to meet the benchmark (21) in reading; and 84.6% failed to meet the benchmark (24) in science. The Kentucky Department of Education found that 68.2% of all students graduating from Kentucky public high schools in 2010 had college-level developmental needs and would require remedial classes if they were to enroll in a Kentucky public college or university. These statistics clearly tell us that many students are far from ready to attend any type of secondary education, and that is why there is a critical need to improve college preparation for students. GEAR UP Kentucky 3.0 (GUK) is a six year grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. The GUK program serves 30 middle schools and their corresponding high schools in 22 counties in Kentucky. In western Kentucky these include Calloway, Graves, Marshall and Trigg county middle and high schools. The program means that students who attend a GUK school and enter the seventh grade in the Fall of 2011, 2012, or 2013 will receive GUK services. These will begin in seventh grade and continue until at least 2017.

GUK Students and Their Parents The services GUK provides include academic advising, life skills training (such as study skills and personal finance), summer enrichment programs, e-Mentoring, career exploration, college tours, and help understanding the process for applying for college and financial aid. For parents or guardians, GUK offers services, information, and activities designed specifically for family members. These will help them become more involved in their student’s education preparation for college. GUK employee, Heyde Hackel, meets with her group of students at Graves County Middle School once a week. “We work on study skills, note-taking, conflict resolution, sympathy/empathy, and many other related issues. This spring we are incorporating some global thinking with lessons from Dave Ramsey.” Hackel also took a group of students to tour the Murray State University campus and

attend an MSU football game afterwards. This spring, she will accompany another group to WKCTC where the group will be attending an Engineering Day. The goal of the program is to help students prepare mentally and academically not only to go to college but to finish their degree. It hopes to positively impact college attendance and graduation in areas of the state where college education is not the norm. “The reaction we get from parents is really positive,” staff member Chris Cates said. “One of the things we like to do with parents is to teach financial literacy from Dave Ramsey’s company. We teach students basic skills like balancing a checkbook and learning the value of a dollar. We try to convey how important it is to save for college and to earn college credit while still in high school as a way to save money.”

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and activities for middle and high school students. It’s not only to help them get to college, but to finish successfully.” The program helps school leaders create targeted plans for improvement and provide customized professional development.

Community Engagement Parents and families are an under-developed but powerful resource for GUK. Many parents did not attend or graduate from college. It’s not uncommon for parents to be unsure how to help their children successfully graduate from high school let alone enroll in college.

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The goal for the GUK parent community is a four pronged approach: 1) Outreach – parents learn to value higher education; 2) Readiness – parents have the skills to help students succeed; 3) Guidance – parents know the steps to college, and 4) Support – parents understand the resources available.

A Network of Parents The program aims to partner with community-based organizations to grow a local network of parents. The hope is that they can help form groups who will assist students in all aspects of enrolling in college. “At the middle school level, we focus on a lot of basic life skills,” said Woodward, “but in high school, it’s more about financial aid, career interests, how to get to college and those kinds of things.” These self-sustaining groups will be connected to a larger network that will include community-based organizations, local employers, and faith-based institutions. All of this work will help identify college access gaps and create a community action plan. The newest addition with even more resources for parents is the launch of www.taketheleadky.com. This web site is focused specifically on parents and the community. Parents of participating students are encouraged to peruse this site for tips for student success. There are online courses for parents to participate in that are free. The outcomes of the GEAR UP Kentucky program are measured in many ways: Through the achievement of goals and the impact on student lives. To find out more v about this program by visiting gearupky.org. 66 • March2015 www.purchasefamilymag.com

by: Evelyn M. Jones, MD

iDOCTOR

Dermapen , Microneedling Technique ÂŽ

for Aging of the Skin, Acne and Surgical Scars

ollagen is a key component in the second layer of the skin that gives our skin structure and firmness. As we age our collagen fragments to a degree and this lead to loss of elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles. When we have scarring from acne or surgery, our collagen bundles can become abnormally thickened, giving us unhealthy collagen.

Dermapen Dermapen is a microneedling technique that causes small injuries in the upper layer of the dermis where collagen is found, thereby stimulating new, healthy collagen to be formed. These micro-injuries stimulate the healing cascade producing skin with more even tone, texture and tightening. In addition, these small tiny needles provide channels for the application of topical treatments to be absorbed into the deeper layer of the skin. Dermapen is even an option for people with the most sensitive skin.

Microneedling Microneedling is a safe and effective option for all skin types, regardless of age or color. This treatment requires little to no downtime and produces minimal discomfort. Because there can be slight discomfort, the treatment begins with a topical anesthetic cream applied 30 minutes to an hour before the procedure. This is cleansed off and the area is treated with the Dermapen. This small hand-held device creates precise depth of tiny channels depending on the area being treated. Once the micro-channels are formed, topical treatments are applied to allow excellent absorption. These typically contain growth factors to stimulate new healthy collagen to form over the next few weeks. The treated area may have some redness or sensitivity for up to 48 hours and the only real limitation is to avoid makeup on the face for 12 hours. Results will be seen with only one treatment but most patients will get best results with ree to five treatments spaced four to six weeks apart.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma Additional benefit can be seen with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) used in combination with the Dermapen. This involves using a small amount of the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood, spinning it in a centrifuge and applying the PlateletRich Plasma to the skin after the microneedling is performed. This greatly accelerates the results that will be seen as PRP contains epidermal growth factor, platelet derived growth factor, transforming growth factor beta and vascular endothelial growth factor. These can enhance the wound healing response seen with the Dermapen. Currently this technique has been studied and shown statistically significant results with aging of the skin on the face and neck, acne scars, surgical scars and stretch marks. It is presently being studied with several other conditions, including hair loss. The increased use of microneedling therapy, particularly Dermapen, is understandable when factors such as simplicity, cost, safety, and effectiveness are all considered. Please call your dermatologist for more information on this innovative treatment. v

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by: Greta Henry, IECE Program Coordinator at West KY Community & Technical College

How Ready is Your Child for Kindergarten?

ommunity partners and families across the Commonwealth of Kentucky hope that children will be excite and ready to start their formative years of education beginning with Kindergarten. The term “school

readiness” means that each child will enter school ready to engage in and benefit from early learning experiences; experiences that best promote the child’s success and ability to be “Ready to Grow, Ready to Learn & Ready to Succeed” (Governor’s Office of Early Childhood). Why is school readiness so important for young children? Each and every child is unique and develops at different rates, and each has different personalities and behaviors. But, the common goal is that young children need to start school with strong foundations on which to build in kindergarten. These foundational skills are best described in five developmental areas: Health and physical well-Being, emotional and social preparation, language, math and general knowledge and how children approach learning. Skills in each of these domains assist children in being prepared for what will be expected in Kindergarten. If a child is prepared, their transition to the Kindergarten environment can be positive and give them the base to grow upon. Families in turn, will understand the expectations of schools and help other families and communities prepare children for school. A successful start to school means increasing a child’s ability to graduate and attend college. It helps them be prepared for a career and to be a productive member of society.

Readiness testing Kentucky schools are now using a common kindergarten entry screener to determine a child’s readiness for school in the five developmental areas listed above. The screener, the

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feature a fun, interactive activity the parent and child can complete together. Families will also receive a give-away at each domain area to take home for more practice. Super Heroes and other local heroes will be there to meet the children during this important event. Door Prizes will be drawn throughout the Fair time. For more information, please contact Marianna Romero, FRIENDS Family Resource Center Coordinator at .270.538.4173. All families with 0-5 year olds who have not yet entered Kindergarten and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend this fun Super Ready for Kindergarten event! v Brigance is not used to determine whether a child is eligible to attend kindergarten. Rather, the screener provides key information at the beginning of the school year that helps guide instruction. This may, in turn, help in “closing the learning gaps before they have a chance to widen” (Governor’s Office of Early Childhood). The data is also used by community partners, working with children and families, to improve their programs and better prepare young children to be ready to succeed when they enter school. These programs include: The United Way Born Learning™ Academies; Head Start and Family Resource Centers; strengthening the STARS rating system for public and private early care and education programs, and the local Community Early Childhood Councils.

Super Ready for Kindergarten Parents, families and caregivers can help their children arrive at kindergarten ready to grow, ready to learn and ready to succeed by doing simple, every-day tasks and activities. Come to the “Super Ready for Kindergarten” Fair on Saturday, March 21, 2015 to learn about these activities and to meet community partners who will share resources designed to assist your child in building readiness skills. The Super Ready Fair will be held at Haws Gym on the campus of West Kentucky Community & Technical College from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Booths focusing on each domain or learning area will

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iSUPPORT

by: Robin Gericke

One Book Read Project Orphan Train Author to Visit Paducah!

he book Orphan Train is a well-known title around Paducah. As part of West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s (WKCTC)One Book Read, One Campus, One Community Read Project, many people of all ages have read this inspiring story. “Orphan Train is a story of survival, friendship, and learning how to face your past, deal with your present and look toward your future,” said Tammy Thompson, Public Relations Coordinator at WKCTC.

Everyone can relate to Orphan Train. The book tells the tale of Molly, a rebellious foster teenager, and Vivian, an elderly woman who reflects back on her past as a child on an orphan train. Even though you may think you don’t have anything in common with the book’s characters, it is a story everyone can relate to. “Vivian and Molly

each had their own hardships and a painful past that led to difficult issues to deal with in their present lives,” Thompson explained. “But the friendship that grew between them opened the door to a future that neither of them ever expected. Everyone can relate to having to facing a difficult time in life. Like Vivian and Molly, the support from friends and family makes it easier for us to get through the hard times and find a better place in life.” The story also has a historical connection to Paducah. “The fact that an orphan train actually traveled through our area gives us a feeling of connection to the book and the historic events,” Thompson told me.

Meet the author! As part of the One Book Project, WKCTC is bringing in the New York Times best-selling author of Orphan Train to Paducah. Christina Baker Kline will hold two free presentations during her visit. Her public presentation will be March 31 at 7 p.m. in WKCTC's Crounse Hall. “It a great setting for the audience to meet Kline as she discusses her book,” Thompson told me. “She will answer questions from the audience and be available to sign copies of her book afterwards.” The next day, April 1, Kline will speak to WKCTC students and area high school students and faculty and staff at 11 a.m. in the Clemens Fine Arts Theatre. “Anyone who can't make the public presentation is welcome to attend the April 1 presentation,” Thompson said.

Reading is important to the community. The One Book Project isn’t just a good opportunity to get a great book signed by the author. It strives to promote change and positive influence in our community. “The One Book Read brings our community together by encouraging reading throughout the region in hopes of helping to eliminate illiteracy,” Thompson told me. “The project encourages the community, area school districts, and colleges to read the same book and come together to discuss it in a variety of settings. But it's more than just reading the same book. One Book community partners create events and activities that highlight predominant themes in the book. These

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events are another way to build an interest in reading. They create ways to have a good time learning new things and invite participation in the finale of the One Book project, the author's visit and presentations for the community.” This year's partners are: WKCTC, McCracken County Public Library, McCracken County Schools, Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Paducah Public Schools,

Paducah School of Art & Design, Starfish Ministries, University of Kentucky Extension Office, and WKMS Public Radio. You can be a part of this great community initiative by reading Orphan Train and coming to the author presentation on March 31 or April 1. “Put everything and everyone together and two things can happen,” Thompson explained. “You create a sense of community and promote literacy, a great combination.” Take part in the One Book Read today! If you want to know more about Orphan Train and Christina Baker Kline, visit http://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Student_Life/ OneBook.aspx?? v

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by: Terri Waldridge, LMT, CMMP

Essential Oils

ssential oils have been around for thousands of years and interest in them has revived in recent years with the popularity of aromatherapy; a branch of alternative medicine where it is believed essential oils and other aromatic compounds can offer cures for some conditions. Oils are volatilized or diluted in a carrier oil and used in massage or diffused in the air by a nebulizer.

What are essential oils? Essential Oils are concentrated aroma compounds derived from plants. An oil is "essential" in the sense that it contains the "essence of" the plant's fragrance; the characteristic fragrance of the plant from which it is derived. Essential oils are generally extracted by distillation, expression or solvent extraction. They are used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and other products, for flavoring food and drink, and for adding scents to incense and household cleaning products. In the world of essential oils the cliché “you get what you pay for” readily applies. The greater the purity of the oil, the more expensive it’s likely to be. I believe that purity leads to greater efficacy.

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My personal experience As a licensed massage therapist and certified medical massage practitioner I have worked with essential oils for many years. I believe in their abilities to help people. In 2013 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. All of the tests measured the tumor at 1.9 cm. From diagnosis to the first medical intervention was six weeks and, during that time, I used essential oils. When they removed the tumor it measured 1.3cm. Do I believe the essential oils proved positive in their effects? Yes. But I still chose chemotherapy and surgery to fully eradicate the cancer. Claims for the efficacy of medical treatments, and treatment of cancers in particular, are now subject to regulation in most countries.

Do they really work? Individual oils have various abilities and properties: Some have antiseptic qualities and some give comfort for symptoms. For example pure lavender oil is widely used in massage techniques for its ability to calm and relax. Lavender is also used in burn units at top hospitals for its ability to heal the skin. The strong scent off eucalyptus oil can open up the sinus and lungs and assist breathing when you have a cold or cough.

There are ongoing pre-clinical trials which show that essential oils may have some very positive effects and could be used in the treatment of difficult diseases. This does not mean that the encouraging result and information obtained during the trials are a substitute for trained medical diagnosis. This is the area where some people get into trouble. Because of the recent increase in popularity of essential oils the number of companies selling them has grown rapidly. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the oils, and there are no licensing requirements, so anyone can sell the oils. This is both good and bad. Access to high quality oils is easy which is good. But an uneducated essential oil enthusiast can sell them and that is not good.

Oils need to be used safely To safely use essential oils start by purchasing a reference guide. This guide should include a detailed description of each individual oil, common primary uses and most importantly safety data. Essential oils can cause harm if not used properly. For instance, there are oils that an expectant mother should not use as they can cause significant harm to the unborn child. There are oils that might trigger epileptic seizures. There are oils that if used during chemotherapy can trigger full kidney failure. Are you getting the picture? After you receive your reference guide then you need to find a reputable essential oil distributor. It is not absolutely necessary to purchase only from a medically trained individual, but you do want someone with a working knowledge of the oils. The top manufacturing companies of essential oils claim that using their oils as a dietary supplement is one highly effective way to boost the health benefits of the oils. The bottle should state it is safe to use as a dietary supplement. You must research the oil to determine if the use of the oil will worsen any medical issues you may have. According to Dr. Christie Bonds-Garrett, a trained medical doctor and and holistic practitioner, the only time it is necessary to use oil as

a dietary supplement is if you want to directly affect the digestive tract, as in the case of a digestive disorder. Applying to reflexology points is the most effective use of essential oils.

How to use essential oils Once you have determined which oils are commonly used for the issue you want to address, and you have determined those oils are safe for your personal use, then what do you do? The most common ways to use the oils are with diffuser or through direct application. Diffusing the oils is the safest form of use with swallowing being the least safe.

Diffusers Aromatherapy diffusers range from nebulizers that break down the molecules of essential oil to pendant diffusers you wear around your neck. A diffuser can be as simple as tissue paper scented with a few drops of essential oil placed near you. Diffusers are any device that helps disperse essential oil into the air. They work by permeation, electricity and heat. Essential oil is an agent of aromatherapy. The scent of the oil stimulates the brain for a sense of well-being. Inhalation of the oil can helps congestion and other upper respiratory infections.

Direct application You can apply essential oils to the skin if they have been added to a carrier oil or lotion which prevents the oil from burning. They can be used in baths with a dispersing agent such as honey, oil or milk, or even added in small quantities to an aromatic spritzer. Essential oils can be an important part of your health care. Your medical team should always know what oils you are currently using as with any over the counter remedy. If you choose to use essential oils be sure to research the oils to determine their safety for your personal use. v

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by: Karen Hammond

9th Annual Dancing With Our Stars

his year marks my fifth year of being free from breast cancer. That’s quite a milestone in my life and a somber reminder of just how many of my friends and family has been touched by this disease. I really don’t think of myself as a survivor, much less a celebrity. So, I was more than a little humbled when Tom Dolan, Community Manager, Relay for Life for the Paducah chapter of the American Cancer Society (ACS), called to ask if I would be the Celebrity Survivor for this year’s Dancing with Our Stars event. It brought home the enormity of the disease; the fact that one in two men will have cancer in their lifetime and one in three women; and that I have survived it not once, but twice.

Relay for Life Dancing with Our Stars has been held annually since 2007. It was the brainchild of Rita Bailey and her friends on the Lourdes Hospital, Relay for Life Team. “We had been doing Relay for years,” Bailey told me. “Rather than holding monthly bake sales and other smaller fundraisers, we decided to organize one big event.” Dancing with the Stars had just

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started on the TV and someone suggested ‘Dancing with the Doctors.’ After talking about it, we expanded the idea to include local celebrities and Dancing with Our Stars was born. That first year we invited the mayor and the head of the Chamber of Commerce, along with radio and TV personalities, and some doctors to be our dancers.”

A huge success In 2007 and 2008 the event was held at Madison Hall in Paducah but in 2009, it moved to Harrah’s convention center in Metropolis. Madison Hall could only accommodate

200 people and Dancing with Our Stars had become a huge success. In just its second year the event raised over $26,000. With a large increase in available tickets, the 2009 event raised $80,000. Last year it raised $243,000 making the cumulative total raised since its inception over a million dollars. This phenomenal achievement was done entirely voluntarily by dedicated individuals such as Bailey. “A big reason for the success of this event is the many donated items and services,” Bailey explained. “So many generous local businesses and organizations have come together to support us and find a cure for cancer. It helps to keep our costs down and contributes to the success of the event. We have a huge silent auction which has grown over the years. Last year, we also put the auction online and opened it for bids before the event. You just have to register your phone on the site to bid. You don’t even have to attend to win an auction item. You can bid from home!”

Talented dancers on the big screen Each year Dancing with Our Stars highlights the dance talents of western Kentucky. The organizing committee has a running list of local ‘celebrities’ that have either expressed an interest in being a dancer, or have been asked and are considering it for a later time. They are paired with a local dance instructor and spend weeks practicing their dance for a performance at the event. “The first year, we had 12 dancers,” Bailey told me. One year, we had as many as 20, and this year we have 14.” This year the event will be held at the Julian Carrol Convention Center in Paducah. “We always have live music and the Todd Hill Orchestra will return this year for our open dancing segment,” said Bailey. “We’re going to do the judging a little differently this year. The event will be more like the TV show. A videographer has been visiting the dance instructor’s and their celebrity partners. We will have a video of each dancer showing their progress throughout the months as they learn to dance. The convention center has big screens that are perfect to show the videos.”

An exciting evening The winners of Dancing with Our Stars are picked for two categories; ‘crowd favorite’ and ‘most money raised’. Each

Last year’s winner and this year’s event Chairperson,

CINDY HUTSON “I was initially hesitant when I was asked to be a celebrity performer at the event, but I knew so many people who had danced in previous years. They all told me that even though it was hard and a lot of work, you got tremendous rewards from doing it. I wasn’t sure I could manage the dancing and get out in front of all those people. It’s a large event and I thought I might be intimidated dancing in front of everyone. I am so glad I took the risk as it was well worth it.” “I did it for my sister, who had cancer at the time, and a brother who died from cancer. The ACS and Relay for Life are very worthwhile causes and I’m so glad I did it. I had a great time!”

category has a first, second and third place winner. “It’s such a wonderful and exciting evening,” Bailey told me. “We encourage people to buy a table for themselves and their friends to watch the whole event. The voting is always exciting and a great way to support your friends who are dancing. The most important thing is to remember why we do all this - to find a cure for cancer.” “Last year Dancing with Our Stars had become so big that I decide to step down as chairperson,” Bailey told me. “ACS generously agreed to provide some staff support and that the event would continue. I want it to be successful and raise money so that we can find a cure for all cancers. Unfortunately, this year cancer has touched my family. My daughter was diagnosed back in December. She’s had surgery and I can report that she is doing well.”

Come out and support me! As I am being honored this year at Dancing with Our Stars, I want to invite everyone to come and support this event. I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t been touched by cancer in some way or another. Until there is a cure for this disease, it will continue to take the ones we love. Can’t come this year? Then don’t forget to register so you can participate in the silent auction on your phone. Visit the event website at www.acsdwos.org. v

2015 Dancing Stars and Their Instructors James Banks with Missy Compton Ben Brazzell with Karen Brown Dr. Blair Tolar with Joan Plumer James Hunt with Angie Woods Tony Bohannon with Terrie White Robert Bradfield with Mary Jordan Bonnie Mayolo with Jay Brasher

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umbling around the living room, a man in his late 60s searches for his car keys. He’s in a rush, having forgotten about a major family event. Fortunately, his wife finds the keys and the couple start for the door. In

the driver’s seat, he puts the car in reverse, backs into the street and turns down what appears to be an unfamiliar road. He is kindly redirected by his wife. The driver makes a U-turn and starts again toward the destination, maintaining a steady speed until his wife suddenly shrieks, her arms reaching for the guardrail. Startled, the man slams on brakes. Gripping the steering wheel, he takes a deep breath and looks up to find himself surrounded by cars in the middle of a four-way intersection. He finally grasped what had happened. He had missed the stop sign. Forgetfulness is a trait many people share. Misplacing a pair of glasses or a set of keys can be among the usual annoyances. However, some memory problems can become serious enough to impact one’s day-to-day activities, compromising one’s independence and quality of life; this is called cognitive decline.

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Cognitive decline, also called cognitive impairment, is a category for health conditions affecting a person’s memory, focus or ability to learn. Some people experience mild issues, while others develop dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease (AD) which are severe forms of cognitive impairment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these sorts of impairments affect more than 16 million Americans, and individuals 65 years or older are at the greatest risk. While no cause or cure has been found for cognitive impairment, education is critical to helping manage and lessen the damage done by these types of conditions. If you’re concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing issues with memory, or that the memory problems have worsened, review these common signs of cognitive decline so that you can discuss with your primary care provider:

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Finding Mind over Matters Living with cognitive decline may seem embarrassing to some people. But with community support, physician guidance and compassionate family and friends, people suffering from memory issues shouldn’t feel like they are fighting this alone. Should you or a loved one choose to get help, seek out the following resources and lifestyle changes to help manage cognitive decline with confidence:

• Talk with your doctor about any medications, supplements or dietary habits that could be affecting your memory. Also discuss treatment options and nutritional changes that can help preserve your mental vigor. For more senior health advice, contact your local Area Agency on Aging. Or visit aoa.gov for comprehensive health and wellness resources for seniors. v Sources: nia.nih.gov, webmd.com, acl.gov, cdc.gov, aoa.gov

• Ask a family member or close friend to provide honest feedback about memory issues. If you are receiving this feedback, keep an open mind and try not to be defensive. • Discuss existing medical issues with your doctor. Your primary care provider can review any existing health problems that could be affecting your brain health. • Review your recreational habits. Alcohol and tobacco use are known to impair memory.

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