Purchase Area Family Magazine, October-November 2019 Edition by Purchase Area Family Magazine

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all is my favorite time of the year! Nothing makes me smile more than cooler weather, less humidity and changing leaves. This is my first Fall in New England and if you think western Kentucky is pumpkin-spice crazy, you should see the grocery stores in the East! I’m really looking forward to going to Oktoberfest, harvest festivals, and enjoying some hayrides. In November, I’ll be shopping for the holidays. Don’t forget to support all your local businesses during Small Business Saturday this year.

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Editor/Publisher Karen Hammond Contributing Writers Cassie Johnson & Karen Hammond Advertising Account Executives Gina Dunkerson & Cassie Johnson Calendar of Events Tell our readers about

We’ve put together a great Fall edition of Purchase Area Family. your event, class or group! Send an email to There are so many events happening in western Kentucky and admin@allgoodmedia.net or call the office at southern Illinois at this time of the year, and we’ve chosen few to 270.559.5840. spotlight. The Carson Center has a great Class Acts Season planned - check out all the different performances they are offering on Advertising Want to advertise your business page 36. We’re proud to publish the winners of this year’s Paducah in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our Parks & Recreation Services Halloween Story Contest – you can advertising department at 270.559.5840 or find them on page 16. PAFM strongly encourages all budding admin@allgoodmedia.net. female scientists to check out the Death by Chocolate event, which you can read all about on page 11. A special THANK YOU to our cover sponsor this month, Abell Implant & Family Dentistry. I also want to spotlight the Purchase Area Walk to End Alzheimer's which is being held this October 26 at Bob Noble Park in Paducah. Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults and has affected my father and other family members. It’s not too late to join the area’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research, care and support. act.alz.org/paducah

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Subscription & 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 270.559.5840 or email admin@allgoodmedia.net. Mission Statement PAFM 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 calendar of events.

on the cover Abell Implant & Family Dentistry

Dr. Dan, Jaime, Jaxson & Carter Abell

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, or you are a caregiver, you may want to join one of the local Alzheimer’s Support Groups. In Murray-Calloway County the group meets at the Senior Center, 607 Poplar Street, in Murray, on the first Thursday of each month at 10am. On the first Wednesday of each month there are meetings at the library in Marshall County (1003 Poplar Street, Benton), at noon and in Graves County (601 North 17th Street in Mayfield), at 10am. The McCracken County support group meets at Lourdes Hospital in the Franciscan Room, 1530 Lone Oak Road, in Paducah, on the third Thursday at 11am. We wish all our readers a fantastic fall and very happy Thanksgiving. Have your fill of Pumpkin Spice Everything and all the turkey you can eat!

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table of contents Abell Implant & Family Dentistry: Experts in Implant Dentistry ............................................................. 6 iSupport: Do the Monster Mash!

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iLearn: Death by Chocolate Women Engineers Promote STEM to Girls .......... 1 1 iSupport: Towing for Toys Making Christmas Bright for Those in Need .......... 1 3 iWon: Halloween Story Contest Winners .................................. 1 6 October-November 2019 Calendar & Community Directory .................................................... 1 8

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iDoctor: Healthy Holiday Habits ..................................... 34 iLearn: From the Classroom to Stage .............................................. 36 iSupport: Stomping for a Cure .............................................. 39 iLearn: McCracken County School's Sensory Programs Expand ...................................................................... 4 1 iPlay: Spooky, Informative, and Fun Events at the Library this Fall .............................................................. 4 3 iDoctor: The Flu and You ...................................................................... 4 5 Advertiser's Index ........................................................................................ 4 6 Purchase Area Family Magazine Âˇ OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2019

Experts in Implant Dentistry

n our cover this month are the Abell Family – Dr. Dan, his wife Jaime, and their two lovely children Jaxson (7) and Carter (9). Dr. Dan Abell’s father, Dr. Francis Abell, began practicing Dentistry in Paducah in 1974 and in 2001, Dr. Dan joined the practice. This father-and-son team have prioritized and focused on the needs of their patients for decades. They offer a wide range of dental services including oral surgery, restorations and implants.

The Comprehensive Training

Dr. Dan, (that’s what everyone calls him), has obtained several professional certifications. He has extensive training in sedation dentistry, including a post graduate IV sedation program that was taught by the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia. As Abell Implant & Family Dentistry offers sedation dentistry and surgical options for patients, Dr. Dan wanted to be absolutely sure that he could respond appropriately to any medical emergency. He went through three years of training to become a paramedic and has been working part-time as a paramedic with Mercy Regional EMS since 2009. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), formed in 1951, is the world’s first and oldest professional dental implant organization. The AAID recognized that there was a need for a board certified specialty dealing with all phases of dental implant therapy. So, in 1969 they created the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. In May of this year, after many years of training and experience, Dr. Dan became a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID) – the only dentist in the Purchase Area with this certification. The ABOI/ID credential is your assurance that a dentist has the education, training, experience, and competence in all aspects of implant dentistry.

Misconceptions of Implant Dentistry

There are two general phases to implant dentistry - surgical and restorative. Sometimes patients will have implants surgically placed before having a prosthetic plan properly established. This can lead to a situation where an implant can’t be restored properly, or sometimes no at all. When it comes to planning a dental implant case, Dr. Dan believes it should be reverse engineered.

Dr. Dan Abell

"We start by planning the desired restoration and then seeing what surgical procedures can help obtain the end goal,” he explained. “No one should have an implant surgery without already having the final restorative (prosthetic) plan made.” By having a single provider who is well-trained in both phases, Dr. Dan’s patients will be more likely to get the best and most personalized outcome.

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The All On Four, In a Day treatment is heavily marketed and advertised, especially in TV commercials. A 30 second advertising spot cannot explain all the details of this treatment and sometimes is misleading. Dr. Dan is frequently asked questions about the commercials and explaining the treatment more thoroughly to his patients. While this treatment can be a great option for some people, it requires a significant amount of vertical bone to be lost due to the thickness needed for the prosthesis. That bone loss typically happens naturally but only after decades of wearing a denture. If patients aren’t already missing this vertical bone, it has to be surgically removed. This greatly compromises the patient’s future options if, and when, this treatment fails.

the larger traditional implants healed. When the traditional implants are ready to be used, the mini-implants could easily be removed by hand (because they were so skinny).

“Patients should be made aware of this,” explained Dr. Dan. “They should be fully informed about the risks and benefits which must be thoroughly explained before getting this treatment”.

Why Do People Lose Their Teeth?

Mini-Implants

The safety and efficacy of mini-implants is another area where misconceptions can lead to undesirable outcomes. A mini-implant is no different than larger conventional screw-form implants, they’re just narrower (less than 3.0 mm in diameter). They were designed to be used as immediate short term anchors for a temporary denture while

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Problems started to arise when manufacturers began marketing mini-implants to general dentists who didn’t have the training and equipment to place conventional implants. They were advertised as a cheaper and easier alternative. As a result, mini-implants are often used in situations for which they are not adequate. When too small of an implant is used, it is likely to have complications such as fracturing or loosening.

Teeth and their supporting bone and gum tissue can be lost for many reasons. Tooth decay, periodontal disease, and trauma are some of the more common causes. In the past, people weren’t as concerned about their teeth or the cosmetic appearance of their smile. Dental care was a luxury and more teeth were pulled rather than saved. For younger people sports injuries or dental decay may be a contributing factor to lost teeth. Whatever the reason, if you have lost or are about to lose your teeth, you can have them replaced.

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Bridges & Dentures

Not too long ago, the most desirable way to replace missing teeth was with a bridge. A bridge rigidly anchors to the existing teeth neighboring the missing tooth. Although this is a relatively quick and simple method of replacing teeth, it has some drawbacks. When a bridge fails, the teeth that anchor the bridge are often lost. Since the average life of a dental bridge is about 10 years, it can lead to a series of events that cause even more teeth to be lost. A dental implant is usually a superior option to a bridge. Not only do implants last longer, when they fail, they rarely cause the loss of the neighboring teeth. Until dental implants became more prominent, a person with many, or all, their teeth missing had to be fitted for a partial or complete set of dentures. Anyone who has dentures will tell you they have their ups and downs! They are the cheapest option, but they as are also the least effective way to restore form and function. Many people have frustration and difficulty functioning with conventional dentures because of their lack of support, stability, and retention. For instance, denture wearers often complain about their ability to chew food. “Honestly, sometimes with regular dentures, I could have been just as effective with an impression of the patient’s dresser drawer,” said Dr. Dan. “Because that’s where they’re going to be kept!”

What Happens When You're Missing Teeth?

“The part of the jaw that holds on to your teeth is called Alveolar Ridge,” explained Dr. Dan. “The only reason it ever develops is because the developing tooth bud tells it to. The Alveolar Ridge is maintained by a healthy tooth. Once a tooth is lost that bone usually reabsorbs and loses mass in both height and width. That’s why grandma’s facial profile collapses and she looks sunken with her dentures. Although this varies from person to person, it’s only a matter of time before the ridge will decline. Dental implants, if properly loaded, will stimulate the bone to maintain itself. Not as well as a natural tooth, but better than anything else we know of.”

Dental Implants

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for new

Sedation Dentistry Many people have a fear of going to the dentist and feel uncomfortable laying with their mouth open for cleanings or procedures. Abell Implant & Family Dentistry offers all types of sedation; IV and Oral Sedation or Nitrous Oxide. With Dr. Dan’s extensive training, you can be assured that he and his staff are completely prepared to treat you under sedation. You can discuss the options for sedation during your care and treatment directly with Dr. Dan Abell.

prosthetic teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The prosthetic attachment to the implants can either be “fixed” (rigidly screwed or cemented to the implant) or “removable” (something similar to a button snap or a trailer hitch). Because of his extensive training Dr. Dan is not ‘married’ to one product or procedure. He can choose the most appropriate option for the patient, even if it’s something other than an implant. If you feel implant dentistry is the choice for you, Abell Implant & Family Dentistry asks that you undergo a clinical and radiographic examination along with a review of your medical history. During these consultation visits, your specific needs and considerations will be addressed. “Your questions and concerns are important to us,” said Dr. Dan. “We will work with you very closely to help make your procedure a success."

Insurance Accepted & Financing Available

Abell Implant & Family Dentistry, P.S.C., is located at 4975 Alben Barkley Drive, Suite #3 in Paducah. They are currently in network with most dental insurance companies. Abell Implant & Family Dentistry accepts out-of-network insurances and will gladly file claims with them as well. Abell Implant & Family Dentistry also accepts credit cards, and financing is offered through CareCredit®. Abell Implant & Family Dentistry has a comprehensive website where you can obtain information about all their services and procedures. To find out more please visit, abelldental.com. For more information about dental implants or to schedule a consultation appointment, please call them at 270.554.3031.

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Do the Monster Mash! by Cassie Johnson

his October don’t run from monsters – join them! The Carson Center is hosting its second annual Monster Mash 5K Bash on Sunday, October 27. The event is a fun way to get your entire family involved in the festivities of Halloween, all while helping our local arts education programs!

Registration will begin at 1:30pm at the Carson Center in Paducah and the race will both begin, and end there. Runners will start the race at 3pm and walkers will start at 3:10pm. This is a non-competitive event, however there will be a clock for runners to keep track of their time. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a medal. Participants may enter to win a free one-year membership to Planet Fitness. The 2018 route has been changed to include the new River Walk and Greenway Trail. “The Monster Mash 5K Bash was designed to bring the community together for a healthy, fun activity with a festival like atmosphere,” said Joshua Morehead, Director of Education and Outreach with The Carson Center. It’s a great way to enjoy The Carson Center Campus and neighborhood.”

Dress for Fun - Come for Lunch

Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Bring your monsters, mummies, ballerinas, and superheroes! Even your pets are welcome to attend in costume and join the Pet Parade. If you’re in a costume or Halloween attire you can be part of the Costume Contest which will have both a children and adult division. The Pet Parade and Costume Contest will take place promptly at 2:30pm. In addition to the walk and costume contest, a bouncy house will be ready for little ghouls and goblins to jump in and play. When the race concludes, all participants can stay for Franks & Steins. They will receive a hot dog, chips, and a beverage before taking a walk down Trick-Or-Treat Alley.

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Arts-Education Matters

All proceeds from the event supports arts-education programming for children, youth, schools, and families throughout the Four Rivers region. The Carson Center does this through their Class Acts Education Series and the US Bank Art for All Series. The Class Acts Education Series offers unique arts education experiences that supplements classroom learning. It provides curriculum based arts programming during the school day for preschool through high school students. As part of the US Bank Art For All Series, The Carson Center is an excellent place for family and friends to come together to experience arts and culture, learn new perspectives, laugh, make new friends, and play. The Carson Center believes that families come in all shapes and sizes! "We want people to feel that no matter what their background, they are part of a larger family, our family of arts patrons,” said Executive Director, Mary Katz. “They come for the first time and return over and over again to experience a warm welcome, an exciting performance, a shared cultural experience, and an opportunity to play."

Pre-registration is encouraged, as it will be very busy the day of the race. You can download the entry form at carsoncenter.org. In case of inclement weather, check the website for updates or changes. For questions or additional information, contact Lisa Lauck or Joshua Morehead at 270.443.9932.

“This is the most fun part!” Morehead said. “Businesses who sponsor the event will line the entryway passing out tons of free goodies – not just candy!” The 2018 race had 90 participants, including pets, children, and adults. A larger turnout is anticipated for this year, as coordinators are hoping for at least 200! Last year, $7,000 was raised to support the arts-education.

Sponsorship is still needed to support the 2019 race. Sponsors this year include: Atmos Energy, Bardwell Pharmacy, Beltline Electric, Brandon Clifton Allstate, Caring People Services, Katz Law, Midtown Market, Strawberry Hills Pharmacy, and Stonecreek Nursing and Rehab. Beer (exclusively for participants 21 and older) is sponsored by Dry Ground Brewing Co., and the food is sponsored by The Catering Company of Paducah. To download the sponsorship form, visit the website at carsoncenter.org.

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Death by Chocolate! Women Engineers Promote STEM to Girls by Cassie Johnson

he Society of Women Engineers (SWE) wants to make one thing clear - once considered a man’s job, engineering is now very much part of a girl’s world! At the UK College of Engineering, located on the campus at West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC), you will find young women are training for this profession. For the sixth year, the ladies of the SWE are hosting Death by Chocolate. They invite girls, from grades 8 through 12, to socialize with current engineering students and professors. Guidance counselors, STEM teachers, and parents are invited to attend this fun, chocolate filled evening.

Don't Count Your Calories...

The event will be held on Thursday, October 24 from 6 - 7:30pm in the Crounse Building on the WKCTC Campus. The students hope that everyone will come and indulge on lots of chocolate! There will be cakes, cookies, fruit covered in chocolate and much more! Don’t like or can’t eat chocolate? You can nibble on non-chocolate treats and allergy friendly items as well. Guests can eat desserts while meeting faculty and students from the Society of Women Engineers. The goal of Death by Chocolate is to inspire young women and promote an interest in STEM careers. SWE students hope that by speaking with future female engineers guests will work hard in high school and choose careers in STEM related fields. After devouring the delicious treats, attendees will gather in the auditorium to hear speaker Alex Carr, an Alumni of SWE and employee of the Army Corp of Engineers. A student panel be available for questions, answers, and advice from current SWE engineering students at WKCTC. Join the fun trivia contest - the winning team will be given prizes!

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Balancing the Workforce

The acronym STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Women are extremely under-represented in these career fields and less than 30 % of the STEM workforce is made up of women. SWE focuses on encouraging female students from an early age to be bold when choosing their career path. Both chemical and mechanical engineering degrees are offered at WKCTC through the UK College of Engineering program. There is one request for the young ladies in attendance - Be active! The student panel and professors enjoy answering questions, making connections with each girl, and promoting this inclusive engineering program. “We want to encourage STEM choices so young women feel empowered to embrace their intelligence, hard work, and creativity,” said the SWE President, Olivia Parker. “We want girls who attend the event to enroll in UK Paducah and be a part of our family! As future engineers, we want everyone to leave this event understanding how AWESOME it is to be a woman in engineering!”

Girl Power!

Traditionally students in engineering have been predominantly male and girls were often given the impression that these types of careers were not for women. This isn’t true! Closing the gender-gap in the STEM field can help connect millions of young women to high-quality

jobs and create a stronger economy. On average, 74% of middle school girls express an interest in STEM careers. Sadly, only 0.3% of them choose engineering as a major when they go to college. (Source idtech.com)

Reserve Your Spot, or Not

Reservations are not required, however they are appreciated. To reserve spaces for groups or individuals, you can email olivia.parker@uky.edu or briana.phelps@ uky.edu. To reach an officer with SWE, contact them via Facebook at UK College of Engineering Society of Women Engineers-Paducah Campus. You can also visit the event page at Death by Chocolate 2019.

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Towing for Toys Making Christmas Bright for Those In Need by Karen Hammond

ax's 641 Towing & Service in Murray is celebrating their 54th anniversary this year. They used to wonder how they could express their gratitude to the community for so many years of successful business. In 2013, they started the Towing For Toys campaign which benefits the Murray Tiger Christmas and the Calloway County Laker Christmas. The program serves nearly 1,400 children in the community every holiday season.

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Maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 641 Towing and Towing for Toys, Inc., would like to invite you, your business or your organization to participate in the third annual Towing For Toys Truck Pull. This event is a lot of fun and now is the time to get a team together and pull for the children of MurrayCalloway County! You can find rules, regulations and entry forms on our website towingfortoys.com.

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The event will take place on November 9 at the Bee Creek Soccer Field in Murray. The fun starts at 9am and ends at 1pm. Teams of 10 will attempt to pull a tow truck loaded with toys for a distance of 50 feet. The team with the fastest pull times in each division will be crowned champions.

Giving Back to the Community

I spoke to Monty McCuiston, owner of Max's 641 Towing & Service, about how the program started. “Years ago, when my kids were in elementary and middle school, I just kept seeing the need around the Holidays,” he told me. “The school administration was trying to help the disadvantaged kids as best they could but it never seemed like enough. The backpack food program was just getting started, and more and more families were needing assistance. Once I found out from the Family Resource Centers (FRC’s) in Calloway County how many kids we had that were in need it was incredible - I just always wanted to do something.” “We had several ideas but it took a little time to figure out what we wanted to do and how we could execute it. In 2013 we had our first toy drive and really didn’t know what to expect. We were a little unorganized and got a late start around the week of Thanksgiving. We thought that if we could collect $300 to $500 worth of toys we’d be doing well. That first year we raised $1,500. Last year we raised $35,000! It just grows and grows.” “We rely on the FRC to give us approximate number of kids that have a need. Around the first of October, FRC sends a note to families asking what their child wants, asking for a wish list consisting of two or three items. That information is passed to us then we raise money to purchase those items. Our local business community has been amazing – local banks and corporations have made sizable donations through the years so we can make all this happen. Every year it varies, but we serve somewhere between 750 to 1400 children. Our goal is to save a lot of Christmases – we want to make these children smile.”

A Year Round Effort

“We have several events each year,” McCuiston told me. “The kick-off is a Toypalooza – a benefit music festival. We held that on the last weekend of August. Five or six bands played great music. We have a lot of activities for kids such as inflatables and much more. We raised $7,000 at the event this year.”

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“We also partner up with Murray State University and ask the community and other attendees to bring a toy to some of the basketball or football games. If they bring a toy we give them a free ticket to get in. We also have Rebate Nights at local restaurants throughout the year. Additionally, we partner with a radio station through live location events, asking people to drop off toys and make donations.”

Pull Those Trucks!

“The highlight of the toy and fundraising drive is the Towing For Toys Truck Pull. Teams consist of 10 participants - men, women, coed, youth and toddler. We load up a tow truck full of toys and the teams have to pull the truck 50 feet. The youth division is limited to ages 8 to 16. They will pull a smaller truck with eight participants per team. Each team will be required to raise a minimum of $100 or $50 for the youth division to qualify for a pull. The toddler division is for kids aged 2 to 5. These mighty tots will pull a radio flyer wagon for 20 feet. The entry fee for tots is just $25. "Prizes are awarded for: Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Individual, Fastest Pull Time, Best Team Spirit, and Best Team T-shirt/ Wackiest/Craziest Uniforms/Costume. We try to make it as fun as possible. Many local organizations such as the Murray Fire Department, Calloway County Fire and Rescue and Calloway Co. Sheriff’s Department come to help. Teams are often local high school football players, as well as fraternities and sororities from MSU. All funds raised will be used by Towing For Toys Truck Pull to support the Murray Tiger Christmas and the Laker Christmas Projects.” Max’s 641 Towing and Towing for Toys, Inc. is a 501c3 public charity, so all donations are tax deductible. For more info please visit their website at towingfortoys.com or @towingfortoys on Facebook.

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The clock tower chime echoed...

he Paducah Parks and Recreation Annual Halloween Story Contest has picked their winners! Once again, PAFM is delighted to publish excerpts from these budding authors.

toothy grin. I looked inside and found the next clue:

The rules were that each story had to begin with, “The clock tower chime echoed...” and be no longer than 500 words for third-fourth graders, 600 words for fifth-sixth graders and 700 for seventh-eighth graders. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Walking down the street where many people dressed in Halloween costumes. There were black cat costumes, black ninjas, black vampire costumes, and finally a black witch! Jack ran and grabbed the witches’ hat and looked inside for the next clue:

Haunted Treaser Hunt by Bennett Seaton The clock tower chime echoed….it was time for the Halloween treasure hunt. All the kids ran out of their front doors, dressed in costume to meet at the old abandoned house at the end of our street. We only had two hours to collect the clues that would unlock the mystery. We weren’t expecting what was going to happen next. The lights went out. We were all scared to death. A spooky voice said “dare to try my challenge?” The lights came back on and we found our first clue tucked inside our trick or treat bags. My friends Jack, Jessie, and Joe said “come on lets go find the surprise!” The first clue read: Clue #1

Clue #2 Look for the witch dressed in black Your clue is hidden in her hat

Clue #3 Out to the graveyard and under a tree Look for a skeleton key We went through the winding forest to the old cemetery. There were lots of graves and a big mossy tombstone under an oak tree. Joe ran and started digging to find the skeleton key. Clue #4 Use the skeleton key To unlock this mystery We all looked up and leaned against the tree was a skeleton. In its hands was a treasure chest. Jessie said “that must be the surprise!”. Who’s going open it? “Not me!” said Joe. So Jack took the key and said “I’ll do it!”. Jack slowly put the key inside the keyhole, turned the key, and unlocked the treasure chest. We lifted the lid and inside was filled with all kinds of trick or treat candy and a note.

Jack-o-lanterns all around

This treasure holds a sweet surprise

Inside you’ll find your clue safe and sound

But you are my best prize! This mystery is solved and our bellies are full!

We all searched for jack-o-lanterns on the porches of our neighbor’s houses. All the jack-o-lanterns were orange except one that was white. It was smiling at me with a

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Shadows In The Dark by Emmy Seaton The clock tower chime echoed…it was a full moon October night. I looked outside the window at the dense fog that arose from the ground. There was a slight breeze that ruffled the leaves. I assume there was a chill in the air because people shivered when they walked by. I saw eyes staring back at me as I sat numb with pain. Not physical pain but the pain from the thoughts that consumed my mind. Who am I? I think you already know. You may have tried to forget about me, but I’m always here. And I’m going to get out. I could have never predicted the events that occurred. If I knew; I would have tried to stop them. It was Halloween and my favorite time of the year. My friends and I were leaving a costume party and laughing as we joked about spirits and ghosts. We were walking down an empty street when suddenly; I a shadow materialized from the darkness. I left the group and cautiously investigated, promising to be right back as I wandered through the forest. Suddenly, I heard a voice calling me and I ran. But I didn’t get far. Something was taking over me, it was leading me to someplace familiar. My feet began to slow their pace until something along the riverbank came into sight. A shallow grave. The shadow was standing over it. My head begin to pound. My breath became shorter and my body collapsed. I was awake in a struggling state of shock. I felt something trying to grab a hold of my head squeezing it with all its might. Then, everything went dark. A faded memory rushed upon me. I saw small girl swinging back and forth from a rope swing tied to a tall oak tree covered in moss. She was giggling as the sunlight reflected off her blonde curls. I recognized that swing, the tree, the farmhouse that stood in the distance. She called out my name to follow her. What seems like I have been walking an eternity is only a matter of minutes when a grave tucked away in a grassy field comes into sight. The same grassy field I had pictures playing in when I was at a young age. I walk past the shadow with her sad eyes and read the grave. “Daughter of Mrs. And Mr. Barrows. 20002005” At that moment I realized that was both of my parents’ names. Another flash of my parents digging by the same tree came into view. I remember, I was young but it all clear now. She wasn’t missing…no one took her…my parents did this! I always get an uneasy feeling someone is watching over me. Whatever it is, it controls me. The desire for the truth. I yell out and they restrain me. I try to tell them I hear silent whimpers in my ear telling me to run. I know she is not missing. I see shadows of a young girl that is alive, and I hear the beating heart of a long loss soul. It overwhelms me with panic and fear. They won’t help her; they won’t help me.

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I am confined to this mental institution. They all think I am insane. What is insanity? Some say it’s the state of being mentally ill. That I can’t distinguish fantasy from reality. That I am CRAZY. What do you think?

Monster Mash by Will Heacox The clock tower chime echoed in a Halloween forest. Only monsters lived in that forest. One day on the stroke of midnight the clock stopped chiming. Now the monsters can’t tell time! “What do we do?” asked Frankenstein. If the clock doesn't work we can’t tell time! We have to fix it ourselves! Soon they got to work. They were looking to see what was wrong. After a few days Frankenstein found what was wrong! The gears were rusty! So they went to the monsters hardware store and bought gears. Then they worked on the clock for days upon days. Finally they fixed the clock! The monsters were so happy they had a Halloween party to celebrate the hard work they did! The next day Frankenstein was looking outside his window and he found a human! Frankenstein ran out of his house and ran to the human! He grabbed the human and ran back to his friends. He knocked on his friends door to tell them to come out! His friends were so scared, so was the human! They all screamed except Frankenstein! His friends had never seen a human before. His friends ran into their house then Frankenstein said to the human, “you're cute.” After Frankenstein found the human his friends always stayed inside their house because they were so scared! The next day Frankenstein went to go see the human. When Frankenstein opened the door and went to wake the human up he was gone! Frankenstein told his friends about the human and asked them to help him find the human they were so scared but they said yes to their best friend. They were looking for days upon days. After two months of looking they finally found the human in a human forest he was trying to go home. They were all so happy when they found him. Then they talked to the human and the human said he wanted to go home. The next day they let the human go home. They were so happy.

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October-November 2019 Calendar & Community Directory We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information.

OCTOBER

TUESDAY

FREE Animal Science 4:30pm Calloway Co. Extension Office @CallowayCounty4H 270.753.1452 A place for members to learn aout livestock nutrition, care & welfare. Participants will get the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of farm animals & how to properly care for them. For ages 9 & up. Under 9 only if accompanying a sibling or parents must stay. FREE Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver Support Group 6pm Baptist Health Atrium Classroom, 2nd Floor, Medical Park 2 baptisthealth.com 270.270.415.7695 or 270.442.2728 First Baptist Church Pastor of Caring & Senior Adults, Tommy Tucker, will discuss "When Grief Takes Up Residence."

FRIDAY

FREE Ribbon Cutting 10am Smudge smudgepaducah.com 270.709.3029 Join as Smudge Paducah has their official ribbon cutting. FREE 30th Annual Hazel Day Celebration 4pm Hazel, KY hazelcelebration.wixsite.com/hazel 270.293.8985 Live music, vendors, parade, petting zoo, photo contest, sales at the local shops, & more. FREE Teen Anime Night 4-7pm Graves Co. Public Library gravescountypubliclibrary.org 270.247.2911 Anime on the big screen, pizza, prizes, board games, & friends!

SATURDAY

FREE Wolf Week: Wolf Origami 11am-1pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Fall break is all about wolves at the Nature Station. Discover the Japanese art of origami by making your own red wolves.

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FREE Wolf Week: Club Tooth & Claw 11:30am-12pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Become a member of this club by learning to observe, search, stalk your prey. Become part of the pack through fun wolf activities & games. Earn your alpha wolf certificate! FREE Wolf Week: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs A Puppet Show 12:30-2pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 A fun-spirited puppet show about wolves. In this retelling of the classic tale, find out what really happened from his side of the story. There's sure to be plenty of smiles & laughs along the way! FREE Wolf Week: DIY Canine Track Books 1-3pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 It's hard to tell whose footprint is whose! Let's make our own field guide to show what a wolf, dog, fox & other animals' tracks look like so we know them when we spot them in the woods! FREE Wolf Week: Red Wolf Treat Time 2:30-2:50pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Who's hungry like a wolf? LBL's red wolves, of course! Visit the red wolves, one of the most endangered mammals in the US. Watch them "wolf" down a tasty treat. Find out how they became so endangered & what efforts biologists have made to try to save them from extinction. FREE 30th Annual Hazel Day Celebration 4pm hazelcelebration.wixsite.com/hazel See October 4th description.

Hazel, KY 270.293.8985

FREE Wolf Week: DIY Canine Track Books 1-3pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 See October 5th description. FREE Wolf Week: Happy Wolf Day Party! 2:30-3:15pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 You're invited to the party during feeding time for the guests of honor: red wolves! Fun birthday games. Prepare edible presents for the wolves & help give them their gives, watching them chow down! Learn what is so special about the red wolves & why they deserve a celebration! FREE Wolf Week: Sunday Funday Crafty Coyotes 3:30-4pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Coyotes are well known for their cunning & crafty manner. Help put that to the test as coyotes are given enrichment toys & puzzles in their habitat. Watch as they receive treats for solving or mastering toys!

MONDAY

FREE Wolf Week: The Rare Red - A Look Ahead 1:30-2pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Join in the discussion about recent events on the road to recovery for the red wolf species, such as the recent discovery of red wolf hybrids in Texas, the plight of wild red wolves in North Carolina, & their own new status as a SAFE species in American zoos.

Hocus Pocus 4pm Maiden Alley Cinema maidenalleycinema.org 270.442.7723 After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem Massachusetts on Halloween night, & it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, & an immortal cat to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once & for all.

SUNDAY

FREE Wolf Week: Playhouse Puppies 11am-1pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Celebrate wolf week by making your very own canine out of air-dry clay. FREE Wolf Week: Eat, Prey, Love 11:30am-12pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Explore the secret world of red wolves as you learn how they hunt, who they hunt, & why they are the best spouses & parents in the animal kingdom! Afterwards, take a look at the LBL resident pair of red wolves!

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FREE Wolf Week: Red Wolf Treat Time 2:30-2:50pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 See October 5th description.

TUESDAY

Geometric Art Class 1-2:30pm Smudge smudgepaducah.com 270.709.3029 Have fun creating 3D geometric figures and transform colorful pieces of paper into tetrahedra (otherwise known as triangular prisms), Age Recommendation 8+ Call to reserve your seat. FREE Wolf Week: I Wish I Were A Werewolf 2:30pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 You don’t need a full moon to learn about the legend of the werewolf & how it relates to real wolves. Take a fun, non-scary look at werewolves through pop culture & history. Then, transform into a wolf by getting your face painted after the program! FREE Wolf Week: Red Wolf Treat Time 2:30-2:50pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 See October 5th description.

WEDNESDAY

FREE Wolf Week: Crafty Coyotes 1:30-2:30pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Coyotes are well known for their cunning & crafty manner. Help put that to the test as coyotes are given enrichment toys & puzzles in their habitat. Watch as they receive treats for solving or mastering toys! FREE Wolf Week: Red Wolf Treat Time 2:30-2:50pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 See October 5th description.

THURSDAY

Tangram Art 1-2:30pm Smudge smudgepaducah.com 270.709.3029 Create a seven piece tangram puzzle like those originated in Imperial China. Age Recommendation: Age 7+. Call to reserve your seat. Wolf Week: Paint By Number Workshop 1:30-3pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 $15 per participant. Registration required. Everyone will enjoy this awesome art workshop led by our naturalists! Follow the numbers as you paint your canvas to reveal the picture hidden in the blanks, & take home a piece of art of your very own. FREE Wolf Week: Red Wolf Treat Time 2:30-2:50pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 See October 5th description. FREE Howl at the Moon 7-9pm mclib.net See article on page 43.

McCracken Co. Public Library 270.442.2510

FRIDAY

FREE Wolf Week: Back With the Pack 1:30-2pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a wolf and a coyote? How about a coyote & a dog? Learn just how different wolves & coyotes are from our pets at home from our very own coyotes & red wolves (no matter how fluffy they are). FREE Wolf Week: Red Wolf Treat Time 2:30-2:50pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 See October 5th description. FREE Wolf Week: Red Wolf Treat Time, Second Helpings! 3:30-3:50pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 We’ll be giving the wolves second helpings of treats! As you watch

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them “wolf” down their snack, one of our naturalists will fill you in about this highly endangered species. Friday Night Science: Spooky Science 6-8pm MSU Paducah Campus hookedonscience.org 573.270.7539 From using a chemical reaction to carving a pumpkin, to creating a foam monster, your child will discover the STEM behind Halloween. Snack provided. $25 fee includes a take-home mini science kit. Register by emailing jlindsey@hookedonscience.com.

SATURDAY

FREE McCracken Co. Flu Shot Clinic 10am-12pm McCracken Co. Public Library nrcoursey@mercy.com bonsecours.com The first 100 attendees six months or older will receive a free flu shot. No insurance required. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Strike Out Cancer Tournament 10:30am Spare Time Lanes Bowling Center facebook.com/events/973272553023499 270.442.2510 Bowl for a great cause! Door prizes. Silent Auction. Prize money to be awarded. All profits benefit Relay for Life of Graves County. Kids for Kindness Carnival - Not-So-Scary Fall Festival 12-3pm Kentucky Oaks Mall facebook.com/events/2413305365616830/ 270.444.0440 Halloween-themed fun-filled activities sponsored by Candy Craze & the U.S. Army. Kids will enjoy Skee-Ball, Mummy Wrap, Bubble Blowing, Coloring Contest, Pull-A Pop, Kindess Bingo, Ring Toss, Candy Block Tower Contest, Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, Name-the-Flavor Jelly Bean, Crafts, Snacks, & some amazing prizes. Hooked on Science-Jason Lindsey as he performs his Pumpkin explosion experiment. 11th Annual Paducah Zombie Walk 5-8pm 9th & Broadway facebook.com/events/973272553023499 270.442.2510 Meeting in the parking lot of Hometown Decorating on the corner of 9th and Broadway (just across from The Old Dusty Dog. Face painting provided for a fee. (Please arrive at least a hour before the walk starts.) Costume contest for best zombie costumes & a performance of Thriller by the Thriller on Broadway group in front of Maiden Alley Cinema.

SUNDAY

Ghosts & Goblins: Mystery Van Tours 6-8pm Golden Pond Visitor Center friendsoflbl.org 270.924.2020 Explore the back roads of LBL at night as the group searches for spooky spots, nocturnal nature, & tell some good old-fashioned ghost stories. Program is family-friendly with lightly spooky story fun. $10 for children 12 & under. $15 for participants over 12.

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MONDAY

FREE Teen Club 3:30pm Calloway Co. Extension Office @CallowayCounty4H 270.753.1452 Grades 7-12. A place to create lasting friendships while mentoring younger youth. Develop leadership skills through teamwork, service, & communication challenges. Work on planning social events & service projects while also getting to participate in trips, conferences, & retreats. FREE Shorts & Stouts 7pm mclib.net See article on page 43.

Dry Ground Brewery 270.442.2510

TUESDAY

FREE Animal Science 4:30pm @CallowayCounty4H See October 1st description.

Calloway Co. Extension Office 270.753.1452

WEDNESDAY

Beginning Knitting 6-8pm Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ibkshop.biz 270.709.3270 Students learn the basics of casting on, the knit & purl stitches, & binding off while making a dishcloth/washcloth. First in a three week session. No knit or crochet experience necessary & all supplies included with class fee. Class limited to 4 students.

THURSDAY

How to Fix Knitting Mistakes 6-8pm Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ibkshop.biz 270.709.3270 We all make knitting mistakes but do you know how to fix them? If not, this is the class for you. Homework is required prior to this class: each student needs to have one 4"x4" swatch done in garter stitch and one 4"x4" swatch done in stockinette stitch, both in a smooth, light colored, medium weight (worsted weight) yarn. Use at least a 9 needle & leave both swatches on the needles. Other supplies needed: a crochet hook of appropriate size. Class size limited to 4 students. Hunter's Night Out 6-9pm Paducah Shooter's Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Realtree's David Blanton will make an appearance from 5-7pm. Sales throughout the store. Giveaways including a gun giveaway each day, a child's hunting outfit & more. FREE 101 with the Coroner 7pm mclib.net See article on page 43.

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FRIDAY

Parent's Night Out 5-10pm Broadway United Methodist Church bumc-paducah.org 270.443.2401 Parents: Let the staff at BUMC watch your child while you enjoy a night out! Pizza provided. Must prepay & register.

SATURDAY

Hunter's Night Out 9am-6pm Paducah Shooter's Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Sales throughout the store. Giveaways including a gun giveaway each day, a child's hunting outfit & more. Ghosts & Goblins: Mystery Van Tours 6-8pm Golden Pond Visitor Center friendsoflbl.org 270.924.2020 See October 13th description.

SUNDAY

Pumpkin Decorating Contest TBA Smudge smudgepaducah.com 270.709.3029 More information on the pumpkin contest can be found online, on social media, or by calling. Ghosts & Goblins: Mystery Van Tours 6-8pm Golden Pond Visitor Center friendsoflbl.org 270.924.2020 See October 13th description.

WEDNESDAY

Beginning Knitting 6-8pm Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ibkshop.biz 270.709.3270 Students learn the basics of casting on, the knit & purl stitches, & binding off while making a dishcloth/washcloth. Second in a three week session. No knit or crochet experience necessary & all supplies included with class fee. Class limited to 4 students.

THURSDAY

Death by Chocolate 2019 6-7:30pm facebook.com/events/2324631411081832 See article on page 10.

Crounse Atrium, WKCTC 270.709.3270

FREE Evening Upstairs: Haunted People & Haunted Places 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 See article on page 43.

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FRIDAY

Golfing for a Cure 8am & 1pm Tee Times Paxton Park facebook.com/events/2512728298820012 812.325.6488 Cost per team of four includes a meal from Texas Roadhouse & a gift for each player. Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. Must register by October 17. Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse, Mercy Health Foundation, & Baptist Health Foundation. FREE Howl-O-Ween: "Who Dun It" Nocturnal Mystery 10am-4:30pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Calling all night owls! Come to this daytime, kid-friendly, non-scary special event all about our nighttime animal friends. Compete in the Kid’s Costume Contest, listen to some fall stories during Nighttime Noises Story Time, visit the Nocturnal Room to see some live nighttime critters, & don’t forget to visit the Howl-O-Ween Trail from 1-4pm! FREE 2019 Fall Festival 11am-1pm Mayfield-Graves Co. YMCA @mayfieldgravesymca 270.247.0049 Everyone's invited. Hot dogs & chili served along with a chili cook-off. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Games, candy & prizes! Please RSVP.

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A Spooktacular Evening: Playhouse Annex Fundraiser 7-10pm 907 Acadia Circle, Murray @PlayhouseMurray 270.759.1752 Celebrate Halloween with costumes, scaryoke, contests, prizes, yummy food, cash bar & more. Limited ticket event! Proceeds benefit Playhouse's Capital Campaign for the Playhouse & the Arcadia Annex.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Purchase Area Walk to End Alzheimer's 9-11am Bob Noble Park act.alz.org/paducah 812.297.9742 Our area's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research, care & support! Register your team, invite everyone you know & help lead the way to the first survivor of Alzheimer's.

Monster Mash 5k Bash 1:30pm thecarsoncenter.org See article on page 9.

The Carson Center 270.443.9932

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WEDNESDAY

Halloween Art Play 10am-6pm Smudge smudgepaducah.com 270.709.3029 Wear your costume & receive $2 off Art Play admission! Beginning Knitting 6-8pm ibkshop.biz See October 23rd description.

Itty Bitty Knitty Shop 270.709.3270

THURSDAY

Halloween Art Play 10am-6pm Smudge smudgepaducah.com 270.709.3029 Wear your costume & receive $2 off Art Play admission! Monster Mash 5k Bash 1:30pm carsoncenter.org See article on page 9.

Carson Center 270.443.9932

FREE Calvert City Truck or Treat Festivities 4-9pm Calvert City, KY calvertcity.com 270.395.7138 Businesses, churches, & the Calvert City Fire Department create a safe & fun environment for all your little goblins & princesses. FREE BooFest! 5-7pm Lakeland Event Center @lakelandevents 270.906.0166 A fun stop along the trick-or-treating journey. Take a selfie in the giant pumpkin frame, play games, grab some candy & enjoy the Halloween balloon decor.

NOVEMBER

FRIDAY

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TBA Paducah Shooter's Supply paducahshooters.com 270.442.2510 Giveaways & sales throughout the store. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SHOPPING DAYS 9:30am-1:30pm St. Francis de Sales, Paducah parishsfds.com 270.442.1923 Holiday baskets; home baked goods; drawing for hand-made quilt. Homemade luncheon, including dessert & drink, 10am-1:30pm. Free Friday delivery to local offices with 5 or more orders.

SATURDAY

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TBA Paducah Shooter's Supply paducahshooters.com 270.442.2510 Giveaways & sales throughout the store.

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SHOPPING DAYS 9:30am-1:30pm St. Francis de Sales, Paducah parishsfds.com 270.442.1923 See November 1st description. FREE Fall Fest 2019 10am-4pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Hayrides, puppet show, live music, Smokey Bear visits, a nature hike, crafts, & more. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 10am-5pm Paducah Olive Oil Co. paducaholiveoil.com 270.534.5790 Each customer will receive either a free spout or a free sample. Holiday basket giveaway. Stocking stuffers, holiday recipes & samples, customized holiday gift baskets made to order. Gift certificates available. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 10am-5pm therusticthread.com Sales throughout the store.

The Rustic Thread 270.415.5909

SUNDAY

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SHOPPING DAYS 9:30am-1:30pm St. Francis de Sales, Paducah parishsfds.com 270.442.1923 See November 1st description. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 12-5pm Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ibkshop.biz 270.709.3270 Yarn prices starting at $5.75. Refreshments. Door prizes. Quick gift project ideas. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 1-4pm therusticthread.com Sales throughout the store. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 10am-5pm paducaholiveoil.com See November 2nd description.

Paducah Olive Oil Co. 270.534.5790

TUESDAY

FREE Animal Science 4:30pm @CallowayCounty4H See October 1st description.

The Rustic Thread 270.415.5909

Calloway Co. Extension Office 270.753.1452

THURSDAY

FREE Hogwarts Homecoming 5-7pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Harry Potter-themed activities for all ages throughout the library.

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FREE Slow Cooking for a Fast Paced Life 5:30-7:30pm Graves Co. Cooperative Extension Office @GravesCountyCES 270.247.2334 Samples provided; RSVP required.

FRIDAY

Friends of McCracken Co. Public Library's Winter Book Sale 9am-7pm Paducah's St. Paul Lutheran Church Gym mclib.net 270.994.2122 More than 20,000 books & audio-visual material arranged by subject & A-V formats. Credit cards accepted for purchases of $10 or more. Parent's Night Out 5-10pm Broadway United Methodist Church bumc-paducah.org 270.443.2401 Parents: Let the staff at BUMC watch your child while you enjoy a night out! Pizza provided. Must prepay & register. Chonda Pierce Still Laughing 6-9pm Heartland Church Paducah @HCPaducah 270.534.1400 Join Chonda Pierce, a stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and now actress, as she channels her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country.

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Friday Night Science: Engineering with Fortnite 6-8pm MSU Paducah Campus hookedonscience.org 573.270.7539 Your child will discover the basics of the engineering design process as they use wood, stone, and metal building materials to engineer their own Fortnite creations. Snack provided. $25 fee includes a take-home mini science kit. Register by emailing jlindsey@hookedonscience.com.

SATURDAY

Towing for Toys 9am towingfortoys.com See article on page 13.

Bee Creek Soccer Field, Murray 270.752.0759

Friends of McCracken Co. Public Library's Winter Book Sale 9am-7pm Paducah's St. Paul Lutheran Church Gym mclib.net 270.994.2122 Book sale continues with $5 Bag Day Sale. Shoppers purchase a grocery sack for $5 & fill the sack with audio-visual & printed items. FREE Paleontology Day 10am-4:30pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Spend the day discovering the ancient past of Kentucky & how to read the natural world to better understand it.

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Ernest Goes to Camp 4pm Maiden Alley Cinema maidenalleycinema.org 270.442.7723 At the beginning Ernest gets a shot by Miss. St.cloud then they get a group of kids from a institution. Then Ernest becomes a camp counselor. Later on Ernest gets bit by fire ants at a picnic with Nurse St. Cloud & the Chief which is Miss. St. Clouds Grandfather. Then The Chief is tricked into selling the camp by Krader Mining company. Then Ernest gets beat up & Miss. St.cloud patches him up. Then he saves Kamp Kikike which is where they live & they become a year round camp.

SUNDAY

Formal Winter Ball 8pm-1am The River Rose Lounge eventbrite.com/e/winter-ball-tickets-66537662941 Formal wear is required. A winter Ball to rival all winter balls. Benefits Western Kentucky Pride & the Paducah LGBT Welcome Center. FREE 2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Holiday Bazaar 8am-3pm Metropolis Community Center facebook.com/events/490697061703632 618.524.1696 Local crafters, artists, & small business owners will have their products displayed & ready for purchase on November 30. Santa will make an appearance from 12-2! Come by, have a free hot cocoa, & do some local shopping.

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MONDAY

FREE Teen Club 3:30pm @CallowayCounty4H See October 14th description.

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Calloway Co. Extension Office 270.753.1452

Ghosts & Goblins: Mystery Van Tours 6-8pm Golden Pond Visitor Center friendsoflbl.org 270.924.2020 See October 13th description.

Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories 9:30am & 11:30am thecarsoncenter.org See article on page 36.

The Carson Center 270.443.9932

TUESDAY

FREE Animal Science 4:30pm @CallowayCounty4H See October 1st description.

Calloway Co. Extension Office 270.753.1452

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ONGOING EVENTS

MONDAY

Stomp for a Cure 6:30pm thecarsoncenter.org See article on page 39.

The Carson Center 270.442.7000

FREE A History of Native Americans in Kentucky 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 In celebration of Kentucky Native American Heritage Month, UK Archaeologist, A. Gwynn Henderson will discuss the history of the diverse Native American peoples of Western Kentucky as told through objects, places, & documents.

WEDNESDAY

Cub Scout Day 2019: Plants & Animals 10am-3pm Woodlands Nature Station @WoodlandsNatureStation 800.525.7077 Join troops, packs, & dends learning all about our local wildlife at LBL while working on your belt loops! Cub Scouts of all ages can participate in staff-led programs & activities that help them work toward a Belt Loop from their respective levels, including (new to this year) Lion Cubs! The Adventure Loops are: Ready, Set, Grow! (Lions), My Tiger Jungle (Tigers), Grow Something (Wolves), Fur Feathers, & Ferns (Bears), and Into the Wild (Webelos). We recommend planning at least a 3 hour visit to do all the activities.

FREE The Alben Barkley Democratic Women’s Club Meeting. Laborer’s Hall, 1415 S. 3rd Street, Paducah. 1ST THURSDAYS 7-8pm. The club is looking for progressive thinking individuals who want to make a difference in our area, state & country. facebook.com/events/215045782408128 FREE Art Through the Lens Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway, Paducah. Selected works from this contest will be on display, OCTOBER 4-NOVEMBER 9.. theyeiser.org FREE Baby & Me McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 11-11:30am; 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS 9:30am. Special story time for babies 0-2 years of age. mclib.net Bags of Love McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension. 3 RD TUESDAYS 9:30am-12:30pm Bags provided to care for children's immediate needs. 270.554.9250 mccrackenextension.org Come Play After School. YaYa’s Island, 451 Jordan Drive, Ste D, Paducah. MONDAY-THURSDAY After 3pm. $5 Admission & $5 12” Cheese Pizzas 270.408.9292 yayasisland.com FREE Creation Station McCracken County Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room. SATURDAYS 1-4pm Turn your child's creativity into something they can design & build. Parents welcome to help! mclib.net

THURSDAY

West Kentucky FCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k 7:30am Downtown Paducah @westkyfcaturkeytrot 502.394.9358 A Thanksgiving morning race. All proceeds will go towards sending student athletes to FCA Leadership Camp.

FRIDAY

Santa Visits Smudge 10am-6pm Smudge smudgepaducah.com 270.709.3029 Santa will be visiting Smudge! More information can be found online, on social media, or by calling.

SATURDAY

FREE Dickens of a Christmas & Small Business Saturday 10am-4:30pm Downtown Paducah paducahmainstreet.org 270.444.8508 Paducah Main Street presents sales, specials & holiday events throughout Historic Downtown Paducah to encourage you to shop small on Small Business Saturday! Enjoy free Victorian carriage rides, holiday shopping & good old-fashioned Christmas Cheer. Santa Visits Smudge 10am-6pm smudgepaducah.com See November 29th description.

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FREE Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Family Game Night. Graves County Public Library. 2 ND TUESDAYS 5pm Clue, Monopoly, Apples to Apples Jr., & Blink. Wii also available. Kids under the age of 10 should be with an adult. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Family Movie Night. Graves County Public Library. 3RD MONDAY 5pm Free drinks & popcorn served. Children under the age of 10 should be with an adult. Games & a chance to win a prize. gravescountypubliclibrary.org Food4Fines. Graves County Public Library. TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS 9am-5pm. Turn in non-perishable food to removes fines. 270.247.2911

French & Spanish Story Time. McCracken Co. Public Library. THURSDAYS 11am. An exciting new foreign language story time alternating between French & Spanish each week. Learn new language skills & explore the stories of the world in French & Spanish. 270.442.2510 mclib.net FREE International Story Time McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am. Alternating French & Spanish stories each week. mclib.net FREE Lego Night. Graves County Public Library. 1 ST MONDAYS 5pm Children K-6 grade: bring your adult over to the library & build some memories! gravescountypubliclibrary.org McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions. PetSmart. 3 RD WEDNESDAYS 10am–5pm mccrackenhumane.org FREE Mother Goose. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. WEDNESDAYS Stories, crafts & games for children 2-3. 10-10:30am marshallcolibrary.org FREE Paws to Read. Graves County Public Library. 1ST THURSDAY Allowing children to read aloud to a therapy dog/cat for 15 minutes. Open to children in grades K-6. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Graves County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am Stories, games, crafts, playtime, & snacks! gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @ Benton WEDNESDAYS 1-2pm; @Calvert City TUESDAYS 10-11am; @Hardin. THURSDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. 618.524.4312 FREE Story Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS (except Oct. 10) 10am & 1pm. Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta & Boby Dog for story time. mclib.net FREE Twos-Day Toddler Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 2pm Toddlers are two-riffic! Join Ms. Katie & Ms. Michelle for this 30 minute program featuring singing, movement, props & so much more to keep your little one moving & grooving. mclib.net FREE TAB (Teen Advisory Board). Graves County Public Library. EVERY OTHER THURSDAY Join TAB & help the library. There will be crafts, snacks, library projects, & special programming. Teens receive community service for participating. Must be between the ages of 1318. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 5pm. Is your tablet causing you grief? Need help setting up an email address or getting started applying for a job online? If you’ve got technology questions, McLib can help! Library tech staff is available with one-on-one sessions. Sessions can last up to an hour & are available by appointment. mclib.net FREE Wonder Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 4-6pm. Encouraging curiosity & promoting self-expression. mclib.net

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am– Noon for food distribution & to receive non–perishable donations. 270.665.5551 Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries 1200 Jefferson Street, Paducah. Volunteers (age 14 & up) are needed to help serve FREE lunches. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY-FRIDAY. Financial support welcomed! 270.575.3400 community-ministries.org KY Poison Control Center kypoisoncontrol.com

Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1.800.222.1222

FREE The Lord’s Door 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with groceries this month? This food pantry is open 3 RD TUESDAYS from 9am-12pm No ID required. Non-perishable food donations are accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm. 270.442.1013 FREE meals served: Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Fellowship. Broadway UMC, 701 Broadway Street, Paducah Noon-1pm SUNDAYS No questions asked. 270.443.2401 FREE meals served: Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship Holy House of Prayer, 1001 S. 4th Street, Paducah SATURDAYS 11am.–1pm. 270.443.1724.

DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS, FITNESS & SPORTS CLASSES Adult Ballet Class MHT Multi-Use (Finkel) building, Paducah. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Barre exercises, center floor combinations, & across the floor combinations. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org DanceMHT. Market House Theatre. Children PreK through high school. $30-35 per month. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Drop Shots Tennis League WKCTC. MONDAYS 11:45am Designed for young adults as a recreational way to play the game of tennis or get back into the game after high school. 270.554.9200 FREE Family Track Run Practice Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6-7pm. 270.444.8508 Footlights Musical Theater Audition Class. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 11am Students learn 16 bars of an audition song & will learn typical choreography which is taught during an audition. (great for anyone auditioning for GSA or college programs) 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Footlights Rising Star Performance Class. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 10am Students rehearse a short play with a performance on March 24. Learn the basics of play production & play skill building theater games. Must attend regularly (12 week sessions) Financial scholarships available. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org

The Merryman House. Providing FREE services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. Some services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, & housing counseling. 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001 merrymanhouse@hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. FREE Meals Served @Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 11am–1pm. Volunteers welcome. 270.705.3402 For military & their families operationhomefront.org Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling & help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801 The Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center (PASAC). Provides FREE services for both children & adult victims of sexual crimes. Services include therapy, legal & medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment & referral services, & education programs. 24-hour crisis line 1.800.928.7273, office 270.928.4422. Volunteers undergo criminal background & central registry check. 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. 270.534.4422 FREE Trinity Shop 604 S 21st Street, Trinity Baptist Church, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with clothes? This community closet is open the TWO THURSDAYS each month. No limit & no ID required. 10am-2pm Clean donations accepted. 270.442.1013

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Les Miserables. MainStage School of Performing Arts. OCTOBER 24, 25, 27. NOVEMBER 1-3. 270.270.558.4249 mainstageschoolofperformingarts.com Mat Yoga. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. MONDAYS 3:30-4:20pm. Register each semester to join the class. Seniors 65+ are free to audit the class. 270.559.1409 westkentucky.kctcs.edu Morning Power Yoga. True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 5:30-6:30am 270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com Murder Mystery Dinner The Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Beyond Uganda invites you for a night of Intrigue -Murder- Laughter & more for a who done it?! that you will never forget! Includes dinner & a show. 888.421.6878 beyonduganda.org Night Moves Dance Club American Legion. 425 Legion Drive. THURSDAYS 6-9pm, line dancing & couple’s classes. $4 at the door. 270.442.3186 Yoga Foundations True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. THURSDAYS 10am For beginners & continuing beginners. Everyone welcome. 270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com Zumba. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. For all ages. $20 for 12 sessions. Join the dance fitness program that combines Latin & international music with dance to make exercise fun. MONDAYS THROUGH APRIL 9 4:455:45pm. 270.534.3335. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

EDUCATION & CAMPS Adult Beginner Quilting Class National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5:30-8:30pm 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org Block of the Month: BOTM New Pattern Release National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah. 1 ST OF EVERY MONTH Check NQM’s Facebook page & website for a new block pattern release at the beginning of each month. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org FREE C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet & Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. TUESDAYS 2:30-4:30pm. Bring skates or sports equipment. RussAnn Stephens 270.898.8040 Families on the Spectrum Lourdes Garden Room. Refreshments provided & guest speakers quarterly. See our Facebook page for upcoming meetings & times. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Heartland Christian Home Educators Support, field trips, & fellowship for home school families in the area. 618.638.3289. Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS Junior Quilters National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah. 1 ST TUESDAY 2:30-4:30pm. For details, call 270.442.8856 or visit quiltmuseum.org Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY 8:30am4pm Extended hours on TUESDAYS until 8pm. 270.928.3777 McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172 Parents as Teachers in Christian Homes LBL 211 Lansing Court, Paducah. EVERY DAY 4:30-5pm. Come face-to-face with a host of raptors including a barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, kestrel, & red-tailed hawk as our staff moves these birds from their outdoor perches to their indoor shelter. 270.924.2299 Sign Language Classes West Kentucky Technical & College. Beginning sign language class includes introduction to deaf culture. Over 200 signs will be taught with classroom time utilized to practice these words & phrases. $45. Register online. 270.534.3335 ws.kctcs.edu/ westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C&S=51 FREE Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am-3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation.org

SENIOR CITIZEN EVENTS FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAYS Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 FREE Beginning Crochet & Quilting. Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Center TUESDAYS. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. 10-11am. 270.443.8579

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Hot Lunches. Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAY–FRIDAY 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. 877.352.5183 purchaseadd.org FREE Line Dancing Classes. Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. TUESDAYS 1-2:30pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Matters of Life Forum. 2ND THURSDAYS McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. Topics discussed include ethical wills, passing on important values & bereavement support. nancy.wallace@uky.edu McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. WEDNESDAYS adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm mccrackenhumane.org Senior Medicare Patrol Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 270.442.8993 FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543 Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool. Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am. $25 per month. 270.443.1778

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Healthy Holiday Habits by Cassie Johnson

he holidays are a wonderful time for families and friends to gather and make lasting memories. But “the most wonderful time of the year” can also bring stress, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits. Whether you have recovered, are currently recovering from any substance use disorder, or feel tension at the thought of tinsel and bows, we’re here to help! If you continually reach for a cigarette, alcoholic beverage, or other substance - think again! We have tips for everyone to minimize stress.

try so hard to fit it all in and please everyone around us. Be aware of your limits: It’s okay to say No.

Know Your Limits

Make Time for YOU

We can easily find ourselves in the middle of holly jolly chaos. School programs, parties, open houses, and other events pull us in multiple directions. Sometimes there’s not enough time to visit them all. We

“Learn to treat yourself with kindness!” Advises Dr. Laurie Ballew, Board Certified Psychiatrist practicing Holistic Psychiatry. “You may quickly find yourself overwhelmed. That’s when you know it’s time to politely say, ‘I know you will have a great time, but I’m sorry I can’t make it’.”

Relaxation is hard to come by, especially during the holidays. Make it a priority to set aside time for yourself, even if it’s only 15 or 20 minutes a day. Meditation, calm breathing techniques, listening to your favorite music, or simply taking a hot bath are ways to unwind without giving in to old cravings.

Make Your List & Check It Twice

How many tasks can you fit into a day without over doing it? Likely not as many as one of Santa’s elves can. Don’t put extra pressure on yourself to get cleaning, shopping, decorating, and potluck plans all done simultaneously. When you have so many tasks that need to get finished, make yourself a list. “Creating a list allows you to accomplish a few tasks each day over time,” says Dr. Ballew. After all, there are only 24 hours in a day.

Volunteer

Focusing on those who need our help or are less fortunate, is a great way to feel thankful this Holiday season. Many local organizations in our community are volunteer driven. Salvation Army, United Way, and other local charities will gladly accept your help. Organizations like Martha’s Vineyard and Paducah Cooperative Ministries in Paducah, or Marcella’s Kitchen in Benton need helping hands to serve those who come enjoy a delicious holiday meal. Nursing home facilities are full of residents who would love to see a friendly, smiling face. You never know how much you can brighten someone’s day by simply popping in for a visit. Share stories, family

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history, or be a listening ear with someone who will truly appreciate your company. Your selfless generosity will be rewarding for you and them.

Find a New Hobby

Is there something you have always wanted to try? Dance lessons, jewelry making, painting, or cooking? There are endless options, and you never know how much you may enjoy it until you try! Check with your county local extension office and find out about the courses and clubs they offer. Area libraries, as well as parks and recreation facilities, also have a variety of classes to choose from.

Exercise

Between Christmas cookies, mouth-watering homemade goodies, and the huge meals we consume during the holidays, exercise is good for us in more ways than one. Yoga, taking a walk, or downloading exercise apps allow you to work out from home. Relax Melodies and Daily Yoga are apps that focus on reducing stress, while apps like TRX and Aaptiv focus on high paced cardio activities.

Take Care of YOU

Holidays may be hectic, but take time to enjoy the moments. You can create new and positive habits to help yourself cope with stress that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve alcohol, over eating, drugs, gambling, or other substance use disorders. If you or someone you love struggles with substance use disorders, we encourage you to seek professional help.

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From Classroom to Stage

he Class Acts Education Series at The Carson Center offers unique arts education experiences. It supplements classroom learning by providing curriculum-based arts programming for preschool - high school students. The programming is chosen for its power to broaden minds, reinforce classroom curriculum, stimulate learning, and spark imagination and creativity. You and your family are invited to be a part of the exciting 2019-2020 season!

Reza - Edge of Illusion

Angelina Ballerina - The Very Merry Holiday Musical

Tuesday, October 29 10am $6

Reza is one of today's most highly sought-after entertainers in illusion. Reza will incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEM) into a show that infuses the art of production elements, masterful comedic timing, & numerous interactive & inspirational moments. It's so much more than a magic show!

Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories Monday, November 18 9:30am & 11:30am 6 $

Thursday, December 12 10am $6

Angelina & her friends are planning a spectacular holiday dance pageant; the best in all of Mouseland! When a mix-up prevents the pageant from going on, Angelina & her friends must use their creativity to save the show. It's not about things you receive, but the holiday cheer you share.

Four Score & Seven Years Ago Friday, January 24 9:30am & 11:30am $6

Enjoy Dragons Love Tacos; Interrupting Chicken; The Dot; Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride; &, Cowgirl Kate & Cocoa School Days. It’s a musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s books that you won’t want to miss!

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To young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about the North & the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are challenged, however, when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. They have much to teach each other about bravery & loyalty.

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Judy Moody & Stink

Rosie Revere Engineer & Friends

Friday, January 31 9:30am & 11:30am $6

Thursday, February 27 9:30am & 11:30am $6 Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. A fun new musical which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering & math).

In Judy Moody & Stink, as usual, Judy is in a mood. After seeing her classmate’s picture on the front page of the newspaper, Judy wants to be famous & sets off to find fame & happiness. All the while, Stink & his foulsmelling sneakers become a real distraction as he vies for the coveted Golden Clothespin Award.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Friday, February 14 9:30am & 11:30am $6

The Diary of Anne Frank Wednesday, March 4 9:30am $6

In 1941 Amsterdam, 13-yearold Anne Frank goes into hiding with her family from the Nazis. For the next two years, she never leaves the attic where her family is concealed. With fear of discovery ever present, Anne finds solace writing in her diary, capturing the daily lives of the secret annex’s inhabitants - with wit, determination, & idealism.

Because it’s not easy being The Pigeon - you never get to do anything! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers late, maybe that wily bird can do something. Starring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, & feathers, this musical is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.

The Odyssey

As You Like It

Monday, February 24 9:30am $8

Thursday, March 5 9:30am $6

Homer’s The Odyssey is the epic tale of one man’s decade long struggle to return home. One of the most famous tales in world literature, The Odyssey remains an influential & moving portrait of Odysseus’ monumental journey- one fraught with obstacles, dangers, & temptations.

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Banished from the only home she’s ever known, Rosalind escapes to the Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia & their fool Touchstone. While disguised as a man, Rosalind meets fellow outcasts in the forest, including the dashing & lovesick Orlando. Determined to woo him, Rosalind persuades Orlando in her male disguise to win her heart. For only if Orlando loves her as a man will Rosalind know he truly loves her.

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Llama Llama Live

"Link Up" The Orchestra Rocks! with Paducah Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, March 26 10am $6

Friday, April 17 9:30am & 11:30am $6

After a long day of adventures at the school & the store, Baby Llama can’t wait to put on his red pajamas. He & his friends the toys are ready to sing & dance their way to sleep... except... they need a bedtime story & a kiss goodnight & a drink of water. But, where’s Mama?

By any definition, music moves. Melody, rhythm, & harmony all change, shift, & develop. Through the Link Up repertoire, hands-on activities, & a culminating interactive performance with a professional orchestra, we will discover how the orchestra moves.

Miss Nelson Has A Field Day

Wednesday, April 15 9:30am & 11:30am $6 Return to Horace B. Smedley School where the Smedley Tornadoes have never won a football game. With such a poor record & a team that is out of control, kind-hearted Miss Nelson comes to the rescue when she enlists the help of her alter ego, the ill-tempered Miss Viola Swamp, to coach the team & whip them into shape. Coach Swamp applies her trademark discipline to the players’ training, & in the end, the team manages to win the biggest game of the year.

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Schools and home-schools can make Class Acts reservations throughout the school year. To make a reservation, visit thecarsoncenter.org/educational-programs and Click to Make Reservations Now. For more information about the reservation and payment process, please contact jmorehead@thecarsoncenter.org. For assistance with questions regarding Class Acts education programming, please call 270.443.9932. Special thanks to our series sponsors, Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation, and Paducah and Louisville Railway.

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Stomping for a Cure by Cassie Johnson

e are very fortunate to have treatment for many types of cancer available right here in western Kentucky. There are many fundraising events each year that help with medical costs, equipment for cancer patients, and the medical teams that treat them. One of the most fun and unique of them is Stomping For A Cure. This fundraising event is presented by Texas Roadhouse in Paducah. Local dance & cheer academies, together with high school dance and cheer teams, raise money and awareness through performance.

The eighth annual Stomping For A Cure will be a night of toe-tapping fun and will take place on Thursday, November 21 at the Carson Center in Paducah. The doors will open at 6:30pm and the Stomp begins at 7pm. This year their theme will be One Hit Wonders and more than 14 groups have been busy practicing their stomp routines. Tickets can be purchased at Texas Roadhouse and participating dance studios.

Both Baptist Health and Lourdes Mercy are sponsors for the event. Patients who receive cancer care and treatment at these hospitals will benefit from the proceeds raised. The Your Fight Cancer Fund at Baptist Health Foundation Paducah allocates funds to patients for treatments, medicines, and other cancer related visits that insurance will not cover. Donations from Stomping For A Cure will specifically pay for costs associated with the new Cool Cap Therapy. The therapy is around $1,500 to $2,500 per patient. “Every penny goes to cancer patients here in our community,” said Joelle Long, co-owner at Texas Roadhouse in Paducah and founder of Stomping For A Cure. The Cool Cap Therapy is an exciting new innovation and no one will be excluded based on their income, type of cancer, or for any other reason. This is something every cancer patient deserves to receive.”

2019 Participating Teams

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AMPA - All Cancers

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Mainstage School of Performing Arts - Thyroid

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McCracken County High School Dance - Uterine

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Ballard Memorial - Breast Cancer

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Cheers Elite - Brain Cancer

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The Rhythm Factory - Pancreatic

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McCracken County Cheer - Colon Cancer

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Lone Oak Middle School - Leukemia

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Heath Middle School - Liver Cancer

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Reidland Choir - Lung

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Paducah Tilghman High School - Ovarian

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Paducah Middle School - Melanoma

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Center Stage Dance Studio - Lymphoma

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Each team participating in Stomping For A Cure is given a cancer to represent. The cancers are chosen based on how many patients in our area have that type of cancer. This year, the cancers represented will be thyroid, uterine, breast, brain, pancreatic, colon, leukemia, lung, ovarian, melanoma, and lymphoma. In addition to their stomp routine, each team must present two facts about their assigned cancer. Teams are also encouraged to find a local survivor of that specific cancer, invite them to the event, and have them join the team on stage. Don’t worry, survivors won’t have to participate in the stomp routine itself!

Cold Cap Therapy

Cold Cap Therapy has been around for a few years and is now available in western Kentucky. According to Breastcancer.org the treatment can reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. Cold Caps are usually a two-piece cooling system that is controlled by a computer, which helps circulate a cooled liquid through a cap a person wears during each chemotherapy treatment. A second cap, made from neoprene (a type of artificial rubber), covers the cooling cap to hold it in place and keep the cold from escaping. According to the American Cancer Society, recent studies of women receiving chemo for early-stage breast cancer have found that at least half of women using newer cold-cap systems have kept at least half of their hair. Cold caps work by narrowing the blood vessels beneath the skin of the scalp, reducing the amount of chemotherapy medicine that reaches the hair follicles. With less chemotherapy medicine in the follicles, the hair may be less likely to fall out. The cold also decreases the activity of the hair follicles, which makes the follicles less affected by the chemotherapy medicine.

Cold caps are similar to ice packs. Kept in a special freezer before they’re worn, cold caps thaw out during a chemotherapy infusion session and need to be replaced with a new cap about every 30 minutes. Thanks to the Cooling Cap, patients not only have a higher chance of keeping their hair but also keeping their self-esteem. Once diagnosed with cancer, many patients feel overwhelmed and powerless during their treatment. Making the choice to save their hair is something they can control. It can also help maintain a sense of identity; when you look in the mirror you don’t see a stranger. Both Baptist Health Paducah and Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital offer this treatment.

VIP Survivors

Each year, US Bank sponsors a free dinner exclusively for survivors and a guest of their choice. This VIP experience is made possible thanks to local businesses who donate tickets. “Once a business sponsors tickets, those tickets are given to the area oncology offices,“ Long told me. “The oncologists then give the tickets to patients and their family members. Not only that, but the survivor gets to meet their sponsor that night. It’s a very special experience!” After dinner is served, it’s on to the stomp, where the VIP section is always full.

How You Can Help

The event has grown each year, and the 2019 goal is to raise $60,000! Business sponsors are still needed to donate tickets for cancer survivors. For information on how you or your business can help, or to purchase tickets to this fun and important local event, please contact Joelle Long at 270.442.7000.

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McCracken County Schools' Sensory Programs Expand

by Cassie Johnson

e're excited about the changes happening at McCracken County Public Schools! The district was awarded a grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children. The grant will allow expansions to the current sensory program, which pinpoints specific students’ needs who have spectrum disorders and other functional developmental disabilities. The number of children diagnosed with autism and ADHD has increased every year, and this program's expansion is going be a big boost to serving these students.

The individual devices and programs are extremely expensive. Having a user-friendly app that can download the entire program is not only cost effective, but easily accessed. No matter where they are in the school, students can use their communication board all day. Every school and building in the district have sensory options.

“Autism is such a broad spectrum, and no child is exactly alike,” said Kevin Stephens, Director of Exceptional Children Programs for McCracken County. “Some need extensive time for breaks, while others just need a few minutes to themselves.”

Some students have sensory issues which cause them to misbehave or have emotional outbursts. Being in a quiet room, using self-calming techniques and perhaps covered with a weighted blanket, can work

“This is their voice!’ said Harris. “Thanks to the grant, students take their ‘voice’ with them everywhere, just as you and I do.”

Rewarding Outcomes

Which Students Will Receive Help?

With a growing population of high-need students, the grant money will assist between 60 and 100 students ranging from preschool to middle school. For students who have had minimal intervention, a full school day can be very overwhelming. The Sensory Program is designed just for them. Sensory options are available to students and a proactive Sensory Schedule is built into their daily school routine – it will now have some new additions. The goal is that by the time they reach high school, students no longer need the program, although it will still be in place for those that do. The grant is divided into two portions: communication and sensory integration. Various techniques from simple to extensive are used to find what works best for each child. Some children, especially younger ages, may have a difficult time communicating with words. By using pictures and symbols, speech pathologists can better understand what the student is trying to say through interaction with pictures. Communication Boards are on the desk of each high-needs child. “If they are unable to speak, they can point to words or pictures to relay their message,” explained Joy Harris, McCracken County Autism Behavior Consultant. “Words such as ‘I, who, help, sad, mad, and break’ are all part of the communication boards.”

There's An App for That!

The funds will help launch an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Library with technology that will allow the communication board to go with the student throughout their day via an iPad. By downloading an app specifically made for the AAC devices, each high-needs student has exactly what is necessary for their level of communication.

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wonders for them. However, others may need to blow off some steam and release frustration. Physical activities such as jumping on a trampoline or climbing on the newly installed rock wall, are great for those who need to move around rather than sit quietly. For those working with this program, one of the biggest rewards is seeing non-verbal students transform and be able to communicate. “With sensory processing issues, learning is halted when the child is over-stimulated,” said Harris. “That’s when it’s time to take a Sensory Break, before returning to learning. Watching children steadily progress and be able to use their voice is priceless!”

The WHAS Crusade for Children, Inc. established by WHAS-TV in Louisville, raises money for agencies, schools and hospitals to make life better for children with special needs. Since 1954, over $190 million has been raised. The Crusade serves all 120 counties in Kentucky and 100% of each donation to the WHAS Crusade for Children helps children. For donation inquiries, visit whascrusade.org. To speak with someone about the program in McCracken County, contact Kevin Stephens at 270.538.4015.

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Spooky, Informative & Fun Events at the Library this Fall! by Karen Hammond

Howl at the Moon

The library’s signature, free autumn event is set for Thursday, October 10 from 7 - 9pm in the library garden. Howl at the Moon is a fun, family friendly evening. This year, the event is bigger and better than ever with a slew of activities and spectacular live music. This year’s concert features sounds of the Murr-Vegas All Stars. This band creates its own uncommon sound that is a clever mixture of blues, Motown and classic rock. Hang out at the library and snack on free hot dogs and popcorn.

Door Prizes, Cornhole & More!

This is the seventh year for one of the library’s signature programs, and library staff are looking forward to bringing the community together for one of the best free fall events in town. It’s a fun celebration for their current patrons, but also an invitation to everyone in the community to come discover what the library is all about.

Crafts and activities for kids will be available, as well as cornhole games for festival-goers who prefer a competitive edge to their seasonal fun.

Snail Horror at Shorts & Stouts!

All are welcome for the next meeting of Shorts & Stouts which will take place on Monday, October 14 at 7pm. Shorts & Stouts is a short story discussion group sponsored by the McCracken County Public Library and held at Dry Ground Brewery on the second Monday of each month. Discussions are open to the public and led by Shorts & Stouts is led by author and library assistant, Matt Jaeger. No “stout” purchase is required. This month the book discussion will focus on a pair of stories by Patricia Highsmith: The Snail Watcher and The Quest for Blank Claveringi. Themes explored by these stories include snail horror and other spooky themes. Matt Jaeger is a fiction writer and assistant at the McCracken County Public Library. A graduate of the MFA Creative Writing Program at Spalding University, Matt is the author of three collections of short stories, The Caretakers, The Captives, and All Have the Same Blindness, and is currently at work on a couple novels.

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101 with the Coroner

The October 101 Series at the library is definitely themed for the season! Case Closed: Death Investigations 101 with the Coroner, will be led by Amanda Melton. She is the McCracken County Coroner and a Kentucky Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. Her unique credentials make this a don’t miss it opportunity on Thursday, October 17 at 7pm. You don’t want to miss her stories and we guarantee there will be an interesting question and answer session after her presentation! Melton will discuss the criteria for coroner investigations and the responsibilities of the coroner’s office. She will have sample case reports, toxicology reports and kits, and other investigative tools to review with the participants. Melton is a summa cum laude graduate of Southern Illinois UniversityCollege of Mortuary Science and Funeral Service, where she was chosen as the top mortuary student in the state of Illinois. She has twenty-five years of funeral industry experience as well as several years in cemetery management. Her interest in this profession was stoked at an early age in her hometown of Dresden, Tennessee.

Evening Upstairs

October’s edition of Evenings Upstairs blends perfectly with Halloween. On Thursday, October 24 at 7pm, McLib hosts Kentucky storyteller, Thomas Freese who will talk about Haunted People and Haunted Places. Freese shares true tales from his travels around Kentucky, including stories of a wide range of spirit encounters: children with invisible friends, loved ones who come back to visit, Civil War ghosts, Ouija board sessions gone bad, animal ghosts…and more.

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While some folks collect stamps and coins, Freese collects stories of the other-worldly sort. “I collect the true tales of folks’ encounters with angels, spirits, ghosts, UFOs, Sasquatch, witches and creatures from other dimensions. “I’ve had an interest in spirits and ghosts since I was a child. I actively began collecting ghost stories in the 1990s, writing my first book, Shaker Ghost Stories from Pleasant Hill, Kentucky in 1998,” says Freese. “I have so many ghost stories collected that I offer, as a performing storyteller, many programs that are sub-categories including Shaker Ghosts, Civil War Ghosts, Animal Ghost Stories, and more.” Also a multimedia visual artist, Freese taught as an artist-in-residence for many years through the Kentucky Art’s Council’s Arts Education program. Freese is a popular presenter having performed storytelling programs from Argentina to Alaska. He lends his musical talents to his story telling performances. He plays guitar, harmonica, and other instruments. A book signing will follow his presentation. Freese is the author of nine books of ghost stories including: Shaker Ghost Stories from Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, Haunted Battlefields of the South, Fog Swirler and 11 Other Ghost Stories, Eerie Encounters in Everyday Life, Shaker Spirits Shaker Ghosts, Ghosts Spirits and Angels True Tales from Kentucky and Beyond, Strange and Wonderful Things a Collection of Ghost Stories with Special Appearances by Witches and Other Bizarre Creatures, More True Tales of Ghosts Spirits and Angels and Halloween Sleepwalker. All programs are free and open to the public. The library is located at 555 Washington St. in downtown Paducah, across from Dolly McNutt Fountain Plaza. Call 270.442.2510 for more information or visit mclib.net.

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iDOCTOR

The Flu & You

lu season is here! For young children, seniors, and those with a chronic health condition, influenza (the flu) can often result in serious illness, life-threatening complications and in some cases death. In the US hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized from seasonal flu-related complications annually thousands of people die from complications each year. That’s why it’s important to understand the flu, take all necessary precautions to prevent the infection, and know what to do if you get the flu.

What Is The Flu?

Seasonal Influenza (“the flu”) is a serious, contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. Other illnesses can have the same symptoms and are often mistaken for influenza. The flu is different from a cold, and appears much more suddenly. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can sometimes accompany the flu. However, gastrointestinal symptoms are rarely prominent in adults and the illness often called “stomach flu” is not influenza. Individuals who have the flu often have some or all of the following symptoms: Fever and chills (however not everyone with the flu will have a fever.), coughing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, and or fatigue.

Who Is At Risk?

Anyone, even healthy people at any age can get the flu. People who are at a higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications include: People age 65 and older, those with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart, lung or blood diseases), pregnant women and young children

How Does The Flu Spread?

Flu viruses are spread primarily from person to person. Droplets from a cough, sneeze or talking can be transferred to the mouth or nose or be inhaled into the lungs. Surfaces or objects that have the flu virus on them, when touched, may infect a person. After being infected with the virus, symptoms usually appear within two to four days, and the infection is considered contagious for an additional three to four days after symptoms appear.

Can The Flu Be Prevented?

While there are no guaranteed measures that will prevent a person from getting the flu, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you Take Three •

Step 1: Take time to get vaccinated.

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Step 2: Take everyday actions to prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses.

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Step 3: If you have flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention and take antiviral drugs if prescribed by your doctor.

Get Vaccinated!

Annual vaccination is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Flu viruses are constantly changing. Getting vaccinated against the flu every season protects against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will cause the most illness during flu season. The CDC recommends that everyone, six months of age and older, get vaccinated each year. Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk, those who live with or care for high risk persons, and health care workers. If you have questions about whether you should get a flu vaccine, consult with your health care provider. Flu shots are safe and cannot “give you the flu” because they are made from killed or very weakened viruses. Some people may experience mild side effects from the flu shot which can include redness, soreness, tenderness or mild swelling where the shot is given.

Prevent the Spread of Germs

Remember to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often and thoroughly. Sing Happy Birthday two times or count slowly to 20 as you wash. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Stay home if you are sick to avoid spreading flu to others.

If You Get The Flu... Take Action

When you have flu-like symptoms, see your doctor. If you have the flu, your doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs to treat your illness. Antiviral drugs are prescription medications and are not available over the counter. When taken within the first two days of the development of symptoms, they may help to make the illness milder, shorten the time you are sick and may prevent serious flu complications. While recovering from the flu, remember to stay at home and get sufficient rest. Drink plenty of water and other clear liquids to prevent dehydration. Avoid spreading the flu and stay at home until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications (aspirin, Tylenol, etc.). For additional information on influenza and how you can stay healthy during the flu season, visit flu.gov or cdc.gov. Flu season begins in October and can linger through March and beyond. By following these simple steps, you can reduce your risk of illness, avoid hospitalization from serious complications and prevent the spread of the virus to the ones you love.

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