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from the editor's Christmas Tree...

hristmas is my favorite time of the year! Since I was a small child I’ve loved the decorations, lights and all the hoopla. We were an average working family with not a lot of money left over after paying for the basics. Christmastime was different. Maybe it was because we all got into the car and drove to visit friends and family. Or, maybe it was the Christmas pantomime and the trip up to the center of London to see the lights. There was excitement and anticipation in the air. Everyone seemed happier around the holidays!

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These days I hear more people say they are stressed about Christmas and overwhelmed with expectations and commitment, and I think that’s sad. My children and grandson will home with me for the holidays this year and I’m also having foot surgery in mid December – you’d think cause me to be highly stressed out – but I’m not! Because part of me is still 5 year’s old; nose pressed against the bus window, (which fogs up constantly) beaming at the decorated shop windows and the carolers on Oxford Street. I’m still a little kid at heart when it comes to Christmas.

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Chiropractic Works The Greatest Gift .......................................................................................... 8

iParent: 5 Secrets for a Merry Christmas Morning ...................................................................... 56

iCook: Dreaming of Sugar Plums (and Christmas Cookies) .......................................................................... 1 1

iDoctor: Not So Jolly for the Holidays ....................................... 58

iRead: Extending the Stay to San Jose A New Book By Local Sportscaster, Jeff Bidwell ............. 1 8 iWin: We Want to Know What You Think! ............................ 20 Calendar ............................................................................................................ 2 1 iAge: The Season of Change - How To Discuss Assisted Living With Your Loved Ones ........... 4 7 iLead: Leaders Needed - Local Girl Scout Troops Are Looking For Leaders ..................................................... 4 9 iPlan: Before Your Gone - Creating a Plan For Your Loved Ones .................................................................................. 5 3 6

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iLove It: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Annual Rotary District 6710 Speech Contest ................... 60 iLearn: WKCTC's President's Cup Academic Bowl ............ 62 iPet: So, You Think Fleas Are On Vacation ............................................. 64 iParent: Don't Hate Me Because My Christmas Shopping Is All Done, Not! ............................................ 67 iPrepare: Keep Your Card Safe ............................................................... 70 Advertiser's Index .......................................................................................... 72 Clip & Save .......................................................................................................... 73

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by Emily Travis Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen 2008

ave you ever wondered what Mary thought when she looked into the eyes of her young child, the child promised to her by an angel, the God-child destined for glory, foreseen 700 years prior? Was she scared? Was she in awe? As she gazed into His face, she must have wondered if she was looking into the face of God. Did she know that He was in heaven as much as He was in her arms? Billions of individuals around the globe celebrate the night when God came down, the night when angels broke through the clouds to see His beaming face, the night God gave us His greatest gift--His son, Jesus.

"Proper Care of the Human Frame"

No one understands how precious life is, and the importance of nurturing that gift, more than Dr. Leila Lindquist. On the cover this month is Dr. Leila with her husband of 17 years, Lars, and her daughters, Svenja, Yolina, LivAdiva, and Leja. Dr. Leila was born and raised in Switzerland and attended medical school in Zurich before coming to the United States to pursue a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Her passion was not to mask symptoms with pharmaceuticals, but instead to treat the symptoms’ root cause. Thomas Edison once said, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in diet, exercise and the proper care of the human frame.” When Dr. Lindquist received her doctorate in 1999 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, this is the kind of doctor she set out to become.

Your Body is a Temple

Dr. Leila understands that feeding the body, the temple of the Holy Spirit, with toxic chemicals from pharmaceuticals, the environment and from your diet, is neglecting the responsibility to foster the precious gift you have been given. “Our bodies are very intricate biological machines that require proper maintenance to keep working in good shape and for a long time,” explained Dr. Leila. “Human beings were designed to be outside, active and in the sunlight. Think of your body as an energy and time bank: Each and every day you have to balance your body’s accounts by choosing what to withdraw and deposit.”

Making Daily Choices

“Let’s assume that every time you take over-the-counter medicine, such as Tylenol, you are making a choice that could damage your liver and kidneys just a little bit. That might cost you a few days of your life span. Or, you could choose to go see a chiropractor who can help to restore proper nerve function and improve the blood supply to the organs. This can help boost your vitality and longevity, and, therefore, prolong your life by a few days. Health is about the power of knowledge and all about the daily choices you make.”

Left to right: Emily Travis, Ashleigh Parr, Santa Claus, Dr. Leila Lindquist, and Larsi Bedriss

Nurturing the gift we have been given is not just about looking after the physical self, but also about taking care of the mind and spirit as well. Nurturing Ourselves

Being a mother of four, Dr. Leila understands the strains and demands of working, running the kids to practices after school, keeping up with the household chores, and the struggles and frustrations of the never-ending ‘to-do’ lists. She understands that personal health can often take a backseat to quick-grab meals and that exercise may come in the form of bending over to pick up the toddler. She also understands what a profound gift our life is and the importance of nurturing that gift. If women were created to nurture, much like Mary cared for her baby, then who are we to deny nurturing ourselves? The incarnation of Christ inspires awe, reverence and deep thought. When Christ chose to dwell among us, that meant He exposed Himself to all that it means to be human, choosing to be made in our likeness and choosing to empty Himself of divine prerogatives. In other words, He hungered, He thirst, grew weary and He experienced pain, much like you and me.

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Chiropractic Works

Located in Metropolis, Illinois, Dr. Leila owns Chiropractic Works, LLC, and she and her husband, Lars, own and operate Thor’s Gym next door. Lars says that one of the perks of being a member of Thor’s Gym is that you can get a check-up that utilizes all the technology in the doctor’s office. That consultation is included in your ‘zero-contract’ membership. “You owe yourself at least a status report,” said Lars. The staff next door in the chiropractic office will be more than happy to give you tips and advice on how to reach your exercise goals.”

Often times, we can 'cure' or combat many of our physical and mental ailments by eating for our specific genetic makeup and by avoiding harmful fillers, preservatives and chemicals that may be making us sick or imbalanced. Finding the Answers

At Chiropractic Works, Dr. Leila does not believe in waiting until your health has declined to disease and then medicating for symptomatic relief. She believes that this is the wrong approach. If you suffer from ‘brain fog’, memory loss, joint pains, headaches, numbness, acid reflux, bloating, pain, anxiety and/or depression, you should be aware that pharmaceuticals can offer relief, but probably won’t fix these problems. There is often a hidden cause to your symptoms and the team at Chiropractic Works can help you find the answer.

The Root Cause of Your Symptoms

Nurturing the gift we have been given is not just about looking after the physical self, but also about taking care of the mind and spirit as well. If you or someone you know is looking to treat mental health

disorders such as bi-polar disorder, depression, or others without the use of expensive pharmaceuticals, Dr. Leila suggests a noninvasive and simple Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis or a Cotton Swab Genetic Test. A variety of non-invasive lab tests are available to reveal the root cause of symptoms. Often times, we can ‘cure’ or combat many of our physical and mental ailments by eating for our specific genetic makeup and by avoiding harmful fillers, preservatives and chemicals that may be making us physically sick, and/or emotionally and chemically imbalanced. As Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine once said, “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” Chiropractic Works has been serving the surrounding community for nearly 17 years and is one of the most well-equipped chiropractic offices in the nation. Dr. Leila and her team offer massage, cold-laser therapy, Bemer3000 therapy, ultrasound therapy, paraffin foot baths, infrared sauna therapy, manual adjustments, spinal decompression and so much more - all within a spa-like atmosphere. They would be more than happy to provide consultations on food allergies, essential oils, whole food vitamins and natural pain relief products that are even safe for babies inutero. Children are always welcome, and, in fact, many enjoy being patients as there are no shots, kid-friendly activities are available, and fruits and healthy snacks are always on the hospitality table.

An Abundant Life

When Christ came down, He came with a purpose. He said, “I came so that you may have life, and have it more abundantly.” If the greatest gift is life, then what are you doing with the gift He gave you? Are you living it to the fullest? The Magi journeyed many miles to bring Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Perhaps the greatest gift we can give to Him is nurturing that which was given unto us. Come join the staff at Chiropractic Works where they welcome you into the family, and where rest, relaxation and restoration are their gifts to you.

If you are ready to invest in your gift of health, please call Dr. Leila at 618.524.8300 or stop by Chiropractic Works on the corner of 8th and Market Street in Metropolis, Illinois. Dr. Leila and her staff are ready to help you lead an abundant life.

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iCOOK

Dreaming of Sugar Plums (and Christmas Cookies)

by Britt Allgood

hristmas is upon us and with this joyous holiday season comes all kinds of holiday traditions. One of my favorite traditions is holiday baking and candy making. You can say that holiday baking is in my blood. You see, as far back as I can remember, my mother used to prepare gift baskets full of baked goods for both her and my father’s co-workers. I remember Mom spending hours in the kitchen baking cookies, sausage pinwheels, banana bread and occasionally pies, or small ham and biscuits, which she would put together in a big basket and take to work. Mom always made a few extra, especially the savory things that my brother and I could share for breakfast on those last few days of school before the holiday break. I’m proud to say that we both continue this tradition, much to the occasional annoyance of my spouse.

Some Serious Baking

Why is Karen annoyed about cookies? Well, she didn’t realize when we met that I always do some serious baking around the holidays. Karen quickly learned that this wasn’t going to be a small event and prepared for the onslaught. I can’t remember for sure but I think I made about 16 dozen cookies, mince pies, several mini and full sized loafs of banana bread as well as sausage rolls and pinwheels. As my circle of friends has grown, this cornucopia of cookies has only increased! This year, I’m sharing some of my favorite holiday recipes with you, our readers. Most are relatively quick and are easily scaled except one - the Cranberry and Orange pinwheel. It’s a delicious holiday cookie but it is not the easiest in the world to prepare. I hope you take the time to do a bit of holiday baking and share the love. Happy Holidays from our home to yours.

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In a small saucepan, combine the filling ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour for easier handling. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16 x 8 inch rectangle. Spoon and spread cooled filling evenly over dough to within ½ inch of edges. Starting with the 16 inch side, roll up jelly roll fashion; cut in half to form two 8 inch rolls, Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours. Preheat oven to 375⁰ F. Generously grease cookie sheets. Remove the plastic and using a sharp knife, cut dough into ½ inch thick slices. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the greased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet and cool completely.

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This is your traditional cookie for the holidays. It’s the reason you bought all those cute cookie cutters. So go out and get some colored sugars and have some fun.

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In a medium bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg yolks until light and fluffy. In another bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder and then add the mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for easier handling. Preheat the oven to 350⁰F. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using your thumb, make an imprint in center of each cookie. Bake at 350⁰F for 11 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges. Spoon about ¼ tsp of jam into each baked cookie. Cool completely.

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iREAD

by Sarah Ladd

eff Bidwell is well known as sports director at WPSD in Paducah. Now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a published author as well with the recent release of his book about the 2010 Murray State basketball team. The book is entitled "Extending the Stay to San Jose: The story of the greatest shot in Murray State Basketball history" and it covers the Murray State Racers victory over Vanderbilt in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. Bidwell didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start out to write a book. Two years ago, he began what he thought would be a short story to document the five-year anniversary of the Racers' victory. However, the more he wrote, the more he realized how much had to be said about this historic Racer basketball season. The project soon became a book.

A Challenging Project

Bidwell says he had considered writing a book for many years. However, until this event occurred, he wasn't sure that he would ever have the opportunity to do so. "This has been one of the most challenging project's I've ever taken on," Bidwell told me. The process was arduous, requiring interviews with close to 40 people.

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the victory. “These basketball players had to overcome personal struggles and hardships to make it onto the roster and get to that tournament,” explained Bidwell. “One player told me about his time as a freshman at MSU. He almost dropped out of school at one point which would have ended his basketball career. Another player shared that after hearing he had made the team, he was told his mother had been killed in a car crash. He had to leave the tournament, which was played in California, and fly to Nashville for the funeral. The next day, despite his grief and fatigue, he flew back to California to play for MSU.” The crescendo of the book is the game itself – how it ended, the reaction of the fans, coaches and sportscasters around the nation and what it meant to MSU Basketball.

Available December 10

Like many authors, the process of writing almost became an obsession and he found himself devoted to his work. He says a big problem for him now is actually letting the printers have it! "I've been editing and editing," he said, "... but at some point, I've got to let go."

"The majority of the guys from the team are now playing p r o f e s s i o n a l l y ," explained Bidwell, "Most of them play overseas". During the writing, he had to locate these players in countries all over the world including Iceland, Israel, and France. Jeff’s original idea for the short story was an anniversary piece to celebrate the last second, dramatic shot that won the NCAA game against Vanderbilt. It focused on the hero of the story who made the winning basket. But as he tracked down and interviewed the players on the team he realized the story was much bigger than just that game. The players opened up to him and told him about their backgrounds, their struggles and how together, they became a winning team.

The book will be released this month – right in time for Christmas! Paperback copies may be preordered for $25 plus shipping ($3) by emailing Jeff.Bidwell@gmail.com. Books will be shipped on December 10th. Bidwell also plans several local book signings where people may purchase copies. For more information, visit MurrayStateBook.com

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December Events 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.

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THURSDAY

Marshall County Hoopfest 4-8pm Marshall County High School mchoopfest.org 270.527.6714 The Marshall County Hoop Fest is considered to be the premier national basketball showcase in the nation. Top teams from the United States and Canada are showcased in this special event. Mix & Mingle 5-7pm McCracken County Banking Center paducahchamber.org 270.443.1746 CFSB is hosting a Mix & Mingle for all Paducah Chamber members and their employees. Paducah Affordable Art Show 5-7:30pm Yeiser Art Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.442.2453 8th Annual Affordable Art Show in Paducah, Kentucky. Buy art from Paducah artists starting at $25, with nothing over $500. Showcasing work by artists living and working in Paducah and the surrounding areas. Provides art appreciators and shoppers with an opportunity to purchase high quality, affordable art just in time for the holidays. Profits from this event go to help fund the Paducah Arts Alliance’s Artist in Residency program. Refreshments will be provided by Artisan Kitchen.

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FREE 51st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 12:30pm McCracken County Courthouse Rotunda paducahky.gov 270.554.9520 Live music and light refreshments. FREE Front & Center: Serenade Strings 4-6pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Celebration of the holiday season, professional symphony quartet will give a live concert on the first floor. FREE Winter Dance Spectacular 6-7pm Robert O. Miller Conference Center jpdanceco.com 270.767.0549 Showcase of the Jackson Purchase Dance Company.

Santaland Diaries 6pm Market House Theatre markethousetheatre.org 270.444.6828 This is for adult audiences only and not appropriate for children. The Santaland Diaries is David Sedaris' hilarious one-man send-up of his brief, misguided career as a Macy's elf. The show skewers our sentimental love of all things Christmas such as the happy children, the spritely elves, the gifts, the good cheer. Sedaris' character, Crumpet the Elf, shows us the other side of what it's like to work at Santaland, and the result is bawdy and irreverent, but always fun. Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella 7pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

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Santaland Diaries 6pm markethousetheatre.org See December 1st description.

Market House Theatre 270.444.6828

Yule Light Up The Night 5K 7pm Noble Park gomccracken.com 270.538.4300 Deck your halls with Christmas lights and jingle bells, and come run under the Christmas lights at Noble Park. Whether you are a casual walker or an avid runner, our Yule Light Up The Night 5K invites you to come be a part of the fun. Shawn Klush: Celebrating Elvis & Christmas 7:30pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 PLUS Special Guests The Sweet Inspirations Elvis’s former backup singers. Four Former members The Stamps Quartet. Winner of BBC TV’s ‘World’s Greatest Elvis’ and Elvis Presley Enterprises ‘First Ever’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist! As seen on the Late Show with David Letterman.

SATURDAY

Breakfast with Santa & Frosty 8-11am Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park parks.ky.gov/parks/resorparks/ky-dam-village 800.325.0146 Gather your family and visit KY Dam Village's Harbor Lights Restaurant to join Santa and his friends for a conversation, pictures, and a child-friendly buffet. This annual event also includes cookie decorating and a small gift.

Aromatherapy DIY Gift Workshop 10-11am Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Learn how to create unique and useful Aromatherapy Gifts for someone on your list! This simple workshop is fun and practical. You will make your own aromatherapy product to take home. Just in time for Holiday gift giving. 2016 Candy Cane Hunt 12:30pm The Carson Center paducahky.gov/events/2016-candy-cane-hunt 270.444.8508 Children ages 10 and under will race to find as many candy canes as they can. The children will be divided into two age groups, 5 and under and 6-10, as they race to collect the more than 1000 candy canes. Prizes will be awarded, and goodie bags will be given out while supplies last. Jedi Lightsaber Training 2-5pm The Crossing - Paducah thecrossing.net/paducah 270.201.2810 Christmas is quickly approaching. Mom and Dad are way behind in shopping and in desperate need of a night out. The ministry of The Crossing, with the help of Jedi Trainer Robert Bentley, are coming to the aid of parents. Kids ages 5 to 11 will receive dinner, light saber training, three hours of fun, and a light saber to take home. $30 per child. LBL Planetarium: Season of Light 4-4:45pm Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory landbetweenthelakes.us 270.924.2233 This visual journey portrays the customs and celebrations that humans have devised through the ages to light up the darkest time of the year. Stories of Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, Santa Claus, and the Star of Bethlehem will be told through the magic and immersive imagery of our fulldome projection system. Ugly Sweater Fun Run 4:30pm Paducah Police Department paducahky.gov/events/2016-uglychristmas-sweater-fun-run 270.444.8508 Watch the Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run as runners and walkers go down Broadway wearing their ugliest Christmas sweater and craziest socks. Pre-register at Parks or register on site at the Paducah Police Dept, located at 14th and Broadway. Run will follow parade route.

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FREE 2016 Christmas Parade 5pm Broadway Street, Paducah paducahky.gov/events/2016-christmas-parade 270.444.8508 The theme of the 2016 Christmas Parade is Pictures of Paducah at Christmastime. Santa Claus will make a special appearance at the end of the parade on the official Santa float and will be available for photos after the parade (between 14th & Fountain Avenue on Broadway) at the downtown gazebo. Santaland Diaries 6pm markethousetheatre.org See December 1st description.

Market House Theatre 270.444.6828

An Evening with Tommy Womack 9pm-Midnight Paducah Beer Werks paducahbeerwerks.com 270.444.6828 On the heels of his new album release Namasté! This is a night you won't get often here in Paducah! Save the Date, Make reservations now! Surviving two near-death experiences informs real-life moments, Tommy Womack captures on Namasté, released on June 24. Beloved singer-songwriter invokes God, Beatles and other icons as he examines approaching “the back nine.” Murray State University Men's Basketball 7pm goracers.com MSU vs Detroit.

CFSB Center, Murray 270.809.3430

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 7:30pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! This Grammy Award winner created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. We Ain't Bombing Tonight: A Pearl Harbor Day Comedy Special 8-10pm Paducah Beer Werks paducahbeerwerks.com 270.933.1265 Dj Wood, Jorge Machaen, Ashley Corby, and Mike Alderdice are bringing you a Route 44 sized giggle fit in the form of stand-up comedy. There's humor in everything, and they're going to tear the world to pieces, trying to find it all. $7 at the door.

THURSDAY

FREE Evening Upstairs: The State of the Weather 7pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Presented by Beau Dodson, Chief Meteorologist, Weather Talks. In this unique presentation, Beau will be discussing some of the extreme weather events that have impacted our region over the last few years. He will share from his vast knowledge and experience on winter storm forecasting. He will provide insight into the difficulty of

Christmas Music & Open House 2pm Murray Women's Clubhouse business.mymurray.com/events 270.753.5452 Christmas Music presented by Murray Women's Club Chorus, Murray High School Chorus, and Calloway County High School Chorus. Murray State University Women's Basketball 2pm CFSB Center, Murray goracers.com 270.809.3430 MSU vs Evansville. FREE Calvert City Lighted Christmas Parade 5pm Pathway Baptist Church 270.395.5133 Line-up is at Pathway Baptist Church. Parade runs down 5th Avenue. PSO Encore Series Performance: Winter Youth Showcase Concert 7pm McCracken Co. High School paducahsymphony.org/events-tickets 270.444.0065

MONDAY

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker 7-9pm Marion Cultural & Civic Center marionccc.com 618.997.4030 Seeing Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition for families since the first North American tour in 1993! The 2016 tour visits over 100 U.S. and Canadian cities.

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predicting forecasts of frozen precipitation in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. Disney's Beauty & the Beast 7pm Playhouse in the Park, Murray playhousemurray.org/box-office 270.759.1752 The secret is out - Beauty & The Beast is coming to Playhouse in the Park! Be Our Guest! Step into the enchanted world of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is family theater at its best! Comedy Benefit for HEART, USA 8-11:30pm Paducah Beer Werks paducahbeerwerks.com 270.444.6828 Part one of a two night event. See a comedy show featuring local comedians DJ Wood, Todd Holloman, Jesse Barfield and Justin Raye performing to raise money for local non-profit HEART USA, a 501C3 Non Profit Organization who assists uninsured people get medicine they need. $7 at the door.

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FREE Meet Santa! 4-6pm Whitehaven Welcome Center kentuckytourism.com/whitehaven-mansionwelcome-center/2481 270.554.2077 Santa and Mrs. Claus (Shirley Johnson) from Twilight Theatre will

be reading a book and visiting with children to get their wish list. Each child will receive a toy from Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bag! Micheal Vessels will be playing the zither in the music room. Each night, Charles Dickens and Scrooge will be greeting guests. Cookies/pastries and hot chocolate/ punch will be provided by local businesses. Disney's Beauty & the Beast 7pm playhousemurray.org/box-office See December 8th description.

Playhouse in the Park, Murray 270.759.1752

Comedy Benefit for HEART, USA 8-11:30pm Paducah Beer Werks paducahbeerwerks.com 270.444.6828 Final night of a two night event. Featuring local bands Bantha Tracks, Stockholm Palisades, Art Thieves and Teenage Rehab performing to raise money for HEART USA, a local non-profit organization that assists uninsured people get medicine they need. $7 at the door.

SATURDAY

FREE Homegrown Holiday Market 9am-4pm Julian Carroll Convention Center paducahky.gov/parks-services-department 270.444.8508 Bring the whole family out for some super festive fun! Paducah's Farmer's Market will be a shopper's delight with the Homegrown Holiday Market around the ice rink - perfect for browsing for those original gifts you can only get locally. Kiwanis Christmas tree sales, amazing pictures with Santa - straight from the North Pole - you may even see him on the ice! Breakfast with Santa 7pm Murray Women's Clubhouse business.mymurray.com/events 270.753.5452 Visit with Santa and get photo made with him. Breakfast, crafts, photo, cookie decorating included. Crystal Grids Holiday Edition 10-11am Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 The basics of crystal grids and how they work. In this class you will go beyond the basics to create your own Grid for holiday harmony. Fun hands-on class. Bring your own crystals or borrow theirs during class demo. $10 fee.

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Bookbinding Class 10am-1pm Ice House, Mayfield icehousearts.org/classes.html 270.247.6971 In time for the holidays, Justine Riley is offering a bookbinding class for beginning and intermediate crafters. This is one of Justine's areas for her recent BFA and she is willing to expand the program to a series of classes and workshops if our members are interested in pursuing this as an art form. Cookies with Santa 10am-12pm Mayfield/Graves YMCA mayfield-gravesymca.com 270.247.0049 Have free cookies, hot chocolate, and take a photo with Santa. FREE Benton's Dickens Festival & Lighted Christmas Parade 2pm Benton Court Square marshallcounty.net/calendar.html 270.527.8677 Enjoy cookies with Santa at 2pm; a Power Wheels car show at 4pm; MCHS Choir performance at 4:45pm followed by Charles Dickens & Friends and "The Light Before Christmas" parade. Dicken's Alley opens at 6:30pm. FREE Whitehaven Christmas Open House 4-6pm Whitehaven Welcome Center kentuckytourism.com/whitehaven-mansionwelcome-center 270.554.2077 Students from Blewett Music Studio will be performing Christmas Music on stringed instruments in the Music Room. Charles Dickens and Scrooge will be greeting guests. Cookies/pastries and hot chocolate/punch will be provided by local businesses.

First LEGO League Competition 8-11:30pm WKCTC, Emerging Technology Center westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.444.6828 Final night of a two night event. Featuring local bands Bantha Tracks, Stockholm Palisades, Art Thieves and Teenage Rehab performing to raise money for HEART USA, a local non-profit organization that assists uninsured people get medicine they need. $7 at the door.

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FREE Pinecone Crafts 1-5pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Spread holiday cheer with some homemade gifts and decorations. Disney's Beauty & the Beast 7pm playhousemurray.org/box-office See December 8th description.

Playhouse in the Park, Murray 270.759.1752

Murray State University Men's Basketball 7pm goracers.com MSU vs Bethel (TN).

CFSB Center, Murray 270.809.3430

MONDAY

Murray State University Women's Basketball 5pm CFSB Center, Murray goracers.com 270.809.3430 MSU vs MacMurray.

FOTS Ugly Sweater Bowling Tournament 6-9pm Cardinal Lanes, Paducah @CardinalLanesStrikeandSpare 270.385.0219 Wear your ugly Christmas sweaters and join in on the fun! Full bar and a menu available. Entertainment starts at 8pm. You don't have to be a professional bowler to join in on the fun. Games include: No Tap, Scotch Doubles, and Fun Bowl. Prizes will be awarded for: Highest Score, Lowest Score, and Ugliest Christmas Sweater. Von Strantz with Ryan M. Brewer 7-11pm Paducah Beer Werks paducahbeerwerks.com 270.933.1265 Von Strantz, two Chicagoland sisters estranged from birth, utilize a variety of instruments such as violin, cello, keys, guitar and feet percussion to unite harmonies strung together by commanding and soulful lyrics. With story-sharing as their passion. A singer/songwriter by trade, Ryan M. Brewer is more accurately described as a traveling musical storyteller. Disney's Beauty & the Beast 7pm playhousemurray.org/box-office See December 8th description.

Playhouse in the Park, Murray 270.759.1752

PSO Concert: A Christmas Celebration 7pm The Carson Center paducahsymphony.org 270.444.0065 Enjoy this annual Christmas concert from the Paducah Symphony Orchestra.

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Christmas Charity Auction 11:30am Country Club of Paducah ccofpaducah.com 270.554.8914 Make plans now to join them for their annual Christmas auction to benefit the Merryman House. Members and guests (male & female) are welcome to attend. Guest auctioneer Chris Colson promises to make this a lively event while raising money for a great cause. Please RSVP.

THURSDAY

Disney's Beauty & the Beast 7pm playhousemurray.org/box-office See December 8th description.

FRIDAY

Playhouse in the Park, Murray 270.759.1752

PYP Network 1 Year Anniversary Celebration 12-1pm Paducah Beer Werks paducahbeerwerks.com 270.933.1265 Help us celebrate the one year anniversary of Paducah Young Professionals! Open to all PYP members and non-members. Buffet lunch will be available for purchase. Please RSVP.

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Disney's Beauty & the Beast 7pm playhousemurray.org/box-office See December 8th description.

Playhouse in the Park, Murray 270.759.1752

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Audubon Christmas Bird Count 6:15am-1:30pm Land Between the Lakes friendsoflbl.org 800.525.7077 Be part of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest-running citizen science project, the Christmas Bird Count! Volunteer birders throughout the western hemisphere join in this winter bird census, and you can take part here in Land Between the Lakes. Both experienced and beginner birders are welcome. Meet at Nature Station and organize into teams to include everyone. Then head into the field to look and listen for birds! You can go out for just the morning or spend the full day. Last Shopping Saturday Before Christmas 10am-8pm Paducah Main Street @PaducahMainStreet 270.444.8690 Don't miss that last opportunity to find that special gift for Christmas. Come to downtown historic Paducah and enjoy the hometown Holiday atmosphere, there will be late shopping in many of the shops and the restaurants and distilleries have specials for the shoppers to enjoy.

Jackie Evancho 7pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 It was Jackie Evancho’s love of the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” that stirred the passion within her to begin singing and posting videos to YouTube. Not long after gaining a degree of notoriety for those videos, Jackie decided to submit her rendition of “Panis Angelicus” to a special YouTube episode during the 5th season of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” variety show. The response was overwhelming and earned her the opportunity to perform in front of the judges on live television. Jackie was 10 years old. The young soprano from Pittsburgh with the stunning voice won runner-up and launched her music career, signing with Columbia Records, shortly thereafter. Her U.S. shows are sell-outs and have been taped for broadcast on PBS for the Great Performances series.

WEDNESDAY

Murray State University Men's Basketball 7pm goracers.com MSU vs Brescia.

CFSB Center, Murray 270.809.3430

FRIDAY

Murray State University Men's Basketball 11am goracers.com MSU vs Tennessee State.

CFSB Center, Murray 270.809.3430

FREE Blackman Wind Symphony Presents: Star Wars 7-11pm McCracken Co. High School mccracken.kyschools.us 270.538.4300 Blackman Wind Symphony is gathering together to present a program that will have music from The Nutcracker Suite, music from Star Wars and more. Please bring a canned good for donation.

SUNDAY

Disney's Beauty & the Beast 7pm Playhouse in the Park, Murray playhousemurray.org/box-office 270.759.1752 See December 8th description.

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SUNDAY

Murray State University Men's Basketball 7pm CFSB Center, Murray goracers.com 270.809.3430 MSU vs Wright State.

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Murray State University Women's Basketball 1pm CFSB Center, Murray goracers.com 270.809.3430 MSU vs Tennessee State. Barkley Bash on the Bayou 8pm-1am Lake Barkley State Resort Park parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/lake-barkley 270.924.1131 Dance the night away while ringing in the New Year with friends and family at beautiful Lake Barkley. Event package includes overnight lodging in a lake view room, dinner buffet for two, tickets to this year’s dance featuring live music from the acclaimed Nashville band, Music City Rhythm Revue, and breakfast buffet for two on January 1st.

ART GALLERIES, EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS Downtown Paducah Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city”s important role during the Civil War. 800.PADUCAH Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery. 15th Street, Murray, KY. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8am-5pm . SATURDAY-SUNDAY 1-4 pm Closed university holidays. A dramatic and exciting multi-level exhibition space located within the Department of Art & Design at Murray State University. 270.809.6734 kentuckytourism.com/clara-m-eagle-gallery/2385

Clemens Fine Art Center Gallery 4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah. 270.534.3212 artsinfocus.org Second Saturday Studio/Gallery Walk Lower Town Paducah 2ND SATURDAY Visit great galleries and studios from 1-8pm. Galleries open by appointment & special event weekends. paducahmainstreet.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum 631 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah. Interpreting Paducah & western Kentucky's roles in the Civil War. FRIDAY & SATURDAY Noon to 4pm; 10am-4pm when riverboats in port; group tours by appointment. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 FREE. 270.575.5477 paducahky.gov/museums Hotel Metropolitan 724 Oscar Cross Drive, Paducah. A hotel built in 1909 to house African-American travelers. After extensive renovations, the hotel is now a museum that pays tribute to African-American heritage and to the well-known people who stayed there including Ike & Tina Turner and Louis Armstrong. 270.443.7918 thehotelmetropolitan.org National Quilt Museum 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free. The museum offers guided tours to preregistered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org Volunteer Meeting. 1 ST THURSDAY 2-3pm Kaffe Fassett's Heritage Quilts. through JANUARY 10, 2017 Quilt As Desired through FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Paducah Railroad Museum. 200 Washington Street, Paducah. WEDNESDAYFRIDAY 12-4pm; SATURDAY 10am-4pm or by appointment. Group tours welcome. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. A project of the Paducah Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society that showcases equipment and memorabilia from America's railroads 270.908.6451 paducahrr.org Paducah School of Art & Design 409 Broadway Street, Paducah. 270.408.4278 paducahschoolofartanddesign.org FREE PAPA Gallery 124 Broadway Street, Paducah. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAY–SATURDAY 10am-5pm. 270.575.3544 thepapagallery.com River Discovery Center 117 S. Water Street, Paducah. MONDAY-SATURDAY 9:30am-5pm. SUNDAY 1-5pm $8 adults, $5 children (ages 3-12), $7 seniors 60 & over. Celebrating Paducah's maritime legacy and lore. Interactive exhibits tell the story of the Four Rivers Region. Captain a towboat, pleasure watercraft, or Coast Guard buoy tender through various scenarios in the pilothouse simulator. 270.575.9958. riverdiscoverycenter.org Yeiser Art Center 200 Broadway Street, Paducah. Offering a permanent exhibition space and a permanent collection in addition to rotating exhibits. 270.442.2453 theyeiser.org FREE Whitehaven Welcome Center I–24, exit 7, 1845 Lone Oak Road., Paducah Daily tours 1-4pm, every half hour. Featuring period furnishings and memorabilia of Paducah native Alben Barkley, who served as Vice President under Harry Truman. 270.554.2077.

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The William Clark Market House Museum 121 Market House Square, Paducah. TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10-4pm. $4 ages 12 & up, $1 under 12. 270.443.7759

RELIGIOUS SERVICES & MEETINGS Amazing Grace Lutheran Church 1601 Jefferson Street, Paducah | 270.933.1215 | AmazingGraceLutheranPaducah.com SUNDAY Service 10am; Education Hour 8:45am Arcadia United Methodist Church 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah | 270.442.3313 | ArcadiaChurch.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship Service 10am; TUESDAY Men’s Prayer Gathering 7:30am Bellview Baptist Church Bleich & Old Mayfield Roads | 270.554.3173 | bellviewbaptistpaducah.com SUNDAY School: 9am; Worship Service: 10am; Sunday Evening: 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening: 6:30pm Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church 12304 Wickliffe Rd, Kevi | 270.876.7239 | facebook.com/bethalcpchurch SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts 9am; Sunday School 9:15am; Worship Service 10:30am Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.442.3739 | broadwaybaptistchurch.org SUNDAY School, 10am; Sunday Worship, 11am; Sunday Evening, 6pm; WEDNESDAY Worship, 7pm

Central Church of Christ 2201 Washington St, Paducah | 270.442.1017 | centralcofcpaducah.org SUNDAY Bible Study Classes 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:30am; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm; EVERY TUESDAY Ladies’ Bible Class, 1-2pm; LAST SATURDAY “Dorcas Day” Clothing Giveaway 9am–Noon Christ Chapel UECNA, "The Lighthouse" Hiter Road, Fairdealing | 270.354.9132 | All faiths welcome! SUNDAY Worship Services 8:30 & 10:30am; WEDNESDAY 7pm Christ Community Church 8270 Hinkleville Road, Paducah | 270.744.0397 | christchurchpaducah.com SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts 9am; Bible Classes 9:30am; Morning Worship & Junior Church (ages 10 & under) 10:30am WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Community Fellowship Baptist Church 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory | 270.856.4463 | cfbc.tv SUNDAY Services 8:30 &11am; Sunday School 10am; WEDNESDAY Adult Bible Study, Kids Zone & Youth 6:30pm

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Broadway Church of Christ – 270.443.6206 2855 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.443.6206 | broadwaycoc.com SUNDAY Morning Worship 9:30am; Bible Study 10:45am; Evening Worship 6pm; MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Precious Pottery Preschool 9am-2pm; TUESDAY Clothing Give Away 10am-Noon; WEDNESDAY Ladies Bible Class 10am; Bible Classes 6:30pm

Calvert City United Methodist Church 571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City | 270.395.4746 | calvertcityumc.org SUNDAY First Light Worship Service, Contemporary 9am; Sunday School 10am; Traditional Service 11am; WEDNESDAY Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies 6pm; Adult Choir 7pm

Broadway United Methodist Church 701 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.443.2401 | bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY Fellowship Time (Igert Hall) 9am; Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; BUMS Youth group (grades 6–12) 5-7pm; Handbell Choir 7pm; Sunday morning services are streamed live and archived online. TUESDAY & THURSDAY Mother's Day Out 9am-2pm Call to register. WEDNESDAY ABC (All Broadway Children) after school program 4pm; Children’s Choir 5pm; Fellowship Dinner 5pm; YUMS (4th & 5th graders) 6pm; Chancel Choir 7pm Calvary Baptist Church 270 Clements St, Paducah | 270.443.1552 | Pastor Pail Hatcher SUNDAY School 10am; Worship Service 11am; Evening Service 6pm WEDNESDAY Service 6:30pm Calvert City First Presbyterian Church 639 Evergreen St, Calvert City | 270.395. 4700 | fpccalvert.com SUNDAY School 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship 10:45am

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Concord Christian Center 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah | 270.441.7900 | churchbythemall.com SUNDAY Small Groups 9:45am Worship 10:45am, 6pm WEDNESDAY Service 7pm

DECEMBER 3 Country Breakfast 6am The menu includes: Country ham, bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, grits, jellies, coffee, milk and orange juice. $6 for Adults and $3 for Children 12 & Under.

Concord United Methodist Church 5178 Hinkleville Road, Paducah | 270.443.2669 | concord.church SUNDAY Worship Times 8:15am, 10:30am & 6pm; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship 9am; Sunday School 9:30am Child care is provided in the nursery during Sunday morning services. TUESDAY WISE Bible Study for Women 6:30pm WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:15pm call to make reservations; B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6pm THURSDAY Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8am Prayer Room is open to the public

Concord West Church of Christ 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road, Paducah | 270.744.6329 SUNDAY Bible Study 9am; Worship 10am; Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6pm The Crossing 1225 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.201.2810 | thecrossing.net/paducah SUNDAY Worship 10:45am Elevation Point Church Paducah Exp Convention Center, 415 Park Ave. | 270.705.1045 | elevationpointchurch.org SUNDAY Service 10:30am First Baptist Church, Paducah 2890 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.442.2728 | fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship 10:15am; Evening Worship 5pm WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5pm; Worship 6pm; 252 Basics (children) 5:50pm; Awaken (youth) 6pm; Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2515 S Main St, Benton | 270.527.8560 | fccdcbentonky.org SUNDAY Church School 9:45am; Worship 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Youth Night 5:30-7pm; MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Men’s Exercise Group 9-10am First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 420 Catherine Street, Metropolis IL | 618.524.7118 | firstchristianmetro.wordpress.com SUNDAY Fellowship Coffee & Donuts 9am; Sunday School 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:30am; Youth Meeting 5pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6pm; Choir Practice 7pm First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 415 Audobon Dr, Paducah | 270.443.8251 | fccpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Traditional Worship (Sanctuary, Upper Level) 10:45am; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall, Lower Level) 10:45am First Presbyterian Church 200 N 7th St, Paducah | 270.442.3545 | firstprespaducah.org SUNDAY Church School 9:30am; Worship 10:45am; Youth Choir (6th12th grades) 4:30pm; Youth Group 5:30–7pm; Handbells 6pm WEDNESDAY Children’s Choir & Activities 4–5:45pm; Adult Choir 7pm Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church 300 Fountain Ave, Paducah270.443.1724 | fountainavenuechurch.com SUNDAY Fellowship 9am; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45am; Worship & Children’s Church (ages 4–9) 10:45am; Communion Service; 1ST SUNDAY of each month. Nursery provided for birth-age 3; Evening Services 6pm; MONDAY & THURSDAY Quilting Group 9:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm ($5/call for reservation by noon Tuesday); Program & youth activities 6pm; Choir 6:30pm Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah 146 S Friendship Rd, Paducah | 270.534.1900 | friendshiponthenet.org SUNDAY School 9am Morning Worship 10:15am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Worship 6pm

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Gospel Mission Worship Center 6905 Benton Rd, Paducah | 270.898.3613 | gospelmissionworship.com SUNDAY School 9:30am; Morning Service 10:45am; Evening Service 5:30pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm Grace Episcopal Church 820 Broadway, Paducah | 270.443.1363 | gracepaducah.net SUNDAY Holy Eucharist 8am & 10am; Christian Formation 9am; WEDNESDAY Holy Eucharist 12pm DECEMBER 3 Christmas Potluck 4:30pm DECEMBER 4 Visit from St. Nicholas 10am Service. Coffee and refreshments will follow the morning service. DECEMBER 18 Christmas Lessons and Carols 10am DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Pageant & Choral Concert 4-9pm Harmony Baptist Church 9215 Ogden Landing Rd, West Paducah | 270.488.3115 harmonybaptistchurchwestpaducahky.blogspot.com SUNDAY Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 11am; AWANA 5:30pm; Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Prayer & Praise, Bible Buddies 7am Heartland Worship Center 4777 Alben Barkley Dr, Paducah |270.534.1400 | heartlandworship.com SUNDAY School 8, 9:15 & 10:45am; Sunday Services 9:30, 10:45am & 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm; Children’s Activities 6pm; Middle/High School, 6–8pm; Divorce Care 6:30pm Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church 3950 Lovelaceville Rd, Paducah | 270.554.3572 | highlandcpc.org SUNDAY School 9:45am; Worship 10:45am; Youth & Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Youth 6pm; Bible Study 6pm

The Journey Church, Marshall Co. Creason Building, 1600 Park Ave, Benton | 270.761.4403 | journeymarshall.com SUNDAY Service Time 10am Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Dr, Ledbetter | 270.898.3435 SUNDAY Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Living Word Pentecostal Church 907 Husband Rd, Paducah | 270.575.3477 SUNDAY Morning Sunday School/Worship 10am; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm; Bus Ministry call 270.564.5706 or 270.210.9086 Lone Oak Church of Christ 2960 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah | 270.554.2511 | loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY Worship 10am; Sunday School 9am; Evening Service 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Lone Oak First Baptist Church 3601 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah | 270.554.1441 | loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY Morning Worship 8:30am, 9:45am & 11am Sunday School 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am & 6pm; Evening Worship 6:30pm; WEDNESDAY Children’s Choir 5:45pm; Middle & High School Choir 6pm; Prayer Meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra 6:30pm Lone Oak United Methodist Church 3835 Old US Hwy 45 S | 270.554.1272 | loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY Contemporary Service 8am Fellowship in Narthex 9am; Sunday School 9:15am; Traditional Service 10:30am; Nursery

Hillcrest Baptist Church 10083 US-60, Kevil | 270.217.2796 facebook.com/pages/Hillcrest-Baptist-Church/116223055104678 SUNDAY School 9am; Services 10am & 5pm; MONDAY-FRIDAY Hillcrest Preschool; 3 RD FRIDAY Family Movie Night House of Hope Ministries 1731 N 11th St, Paducah | 270.933.1069 | hohmin.org SUNDAY Worship Service 11am; WEDNESDAY Fill-Up Service 6:307:30pm Immanuel Baptist Church 3465 Buckner Ln, Paducah | 270.443.5306 | ibcpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship 10:45am WEDNESDAY Shepherd’s Table Dinner 4:50–5:30pm. Please call ahead. First time guests eat FREE. $5 for adults & $3 for children. Immanuel Kidz 5:30pm; Youth Bible Study 5:50pm; Gathering for Adults 6pm; Adult Handbells 6:15pm; Sanctuary Choir 7:05pm WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY Preschool Lunch Bunch Half day enrichment classes 9am-2:30pm THURSDAY Discipleship Group 6:30am; Friendship International 9am; 3RD THURSDAY Mission Meal 6:30pm; 4TH THURSDAY Faith & Fiction 7pm The Journey Church, Calloway Co. 304 N 4th St, Murray (3rd floor of Curris Center) | 270.761.4403 | journeycalloway.com SUNDAY Adult Services 9 & 10:30am

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Available 9–11:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm; Bible Study 6pm; Bell Choir 6pm; Chancel Choir 7pm Lutheran Church of the Cross 2601 North Ave, Metropolis | 618.524.4628 | lutheranchurchofcross.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship Service 10am; 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Holy Communion Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1526 Park Ave, Paducah | 270.443.3689 | margarethank.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Evening Service 6pm Mayfield First United Methodist Church 214 S 8th St, Mayfield | 270.247.5678 | mayfieldfirst.com SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; TUESDAY Celebrate Recovery meal 5:30pm; Meeting 6:15pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship meal 5:30pm; Bible Study 6:15pm McKendree United Methodist Church 2860 McKendree Church Rd, Kevil | 270.488.3770 or 270.488.2444 | mckendreetoday.com SUNDAY School 9am Worship 10:30am Youth & Children Activities 4:30pm Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm; 3RD SATURDAY Senior Citizens Social Dinner 4:30–6pm. Clothes Closet MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 10am–3pm SATURDAY 9am–Noon. Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian 3760 Metropolis Lake Rd, West Paducah | 270.488.2588 | milburnchapel.homestead.com SUNDAY Donuts & Coffee 9am; Sunday School 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:30am; WEDNESDAY Family Meal 5:30pm; Bible Study 6pm

Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1780 Mt. Sterlin Rd, Brookport IL | 618.564.2616 SUNDAY Sunday School 10am; Worship 11am; Evening Worship 6pm; Youth Group 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm; Junior Youth Group 6:30pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church 9701 Blandville Rd, West Paducah | 270.554.0518 | mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship 10am & 6:30pm WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6:30pm New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland 6775 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah | 270.898.9664 SUNDAY Worship Service 10:30am New Geneva Community Church 433 Monroe St, Paducah | 270.443.8866 | ngccarp.org SUNDAY Worship 10:30am, Intergenerational Bible Study meal following; TUESDAY Women’s Ministry 7pm; THURSDAY Men’s Ministry 5:30pm & 6:45pm; TUESDAY-FRIDAY Biblical counseling available by appointment New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church 7680 New Hope Rd, Paducah | 270.554.0473 | facebook.com/NewHopeCPCPaducah SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Youth & Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm. For youth information, contact the River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers 270.978.1761 Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church 9110 US Hwy 68 W, Calvert City, KY | 270.350.7262 SUNDAY School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study 6pm. Oaklawn Baptist Church 500 Oaks Rd, Paducah | 270.442.1513 | oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY School 9:45am Worship 11am & 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm God’s Children 7pm Olivet Baptist Church 5186 Hinkleville Rd, Paducah | 270.442.3267 | facebook.com/OlivetBaptistChurchPaducah SUNDAY Sunday School 9am; Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K) 10am; Awana For Kids (ages 2–6th grade) 5:45pm; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Studies for ages 2–Adult 6:30pm Pathway Baptist Church 229 W 5th Ave, Calvert City | 270.395.5683 | pathwaybaptist.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Evening Services Adults, Youth & Children 6pm; WEDNESDAY Adult Prayer, Bible Study 6:30pm; Awana for children 2 years old–6th grade 6:30pm; (during school year) Youth Service 6:30pm; THURSDAY Grief Share 6:30pm; Monthly Men’s Meetings and Ladies Connect Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 1110 N 14th Street, Paducah | 270.442.1000 | pgmbchurch.50webs.com SUNDAY Explorer Hour 9:30am; Worship 11am 1ST SUNDAY Lord Supper WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm 1ST WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 6pm

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The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center 881 Cutoff Rd, Smithland | 270.928.9905 | pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am; Worship 10:45am; Evening 6pm WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm

Reidland United Methodist 5515 Reidland Rd, Paducah | 270.898.2114 | reidlandumc.org WEDNESDAY Faithweaver Friends preschool-6th grade 5:15-7:30pm FREE dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids.

Reidland Baptist Church 5559 Benton Rd, Paducah | 270.898.6243 | reidlandbaptistchurch.com Nursery provided for all services & Sunday school. SUNDAY Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9am; Morning Worship Service 10:10am; Children’s Church/Junior Church (ages 3-5th grade) 5:30-7pm; Choir Practice 5-6:15pm Mission Friends (Age 3-Kindergarten) Children In Action (1st-5th Grade) 5-7pm; Youth 6:30pm; Adult Bible Study TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30am; Early Learning & Pre–K Program WEDNESDAY TeamKID (ages 3-5th grade), 6-7:30pm; Youth (grades 6-12), 6-7:45pm; Prayer & Adult Bible Study 6:30pm

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church 711 Ohio St, Paducah | 270.444.6383 | rosarychapel.org SUNDAY Mass 10:30am 2ND FRIDAY Fish Fry 4:30-6:30pm. Eat in or carry out for $10. Veteran's eat for half price!

Reidland Christian Church 5300 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah | 270.898.3904 | reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Bible study 6pm WEDNESDAY Family Meal 6pm; Bible Study for Children/Adults 7pm Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church 5320 Kentucky Dam Road | 270.898.3010 | paducah22.adventistchurchconnect.org SATURDAY Sabbath School 9:30am; Worship Service 11am 1ST SABBATH OF EACH MONTH following worship service a FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served. WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting 6:30pm

Spring Bayou Baptist Church 11205 Woodville Rd, Kevil | 270.462.3014 | springbayoubaptist.com SUNDAY School 9:45am; Morning Worship 10:45am; Youth & Children's Programs/Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Services 7pm Southland Baptist Temple 927 Yarbro Ln, Paducah | 270.444.9678 | southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY Topper’s Gospel Show (WKYQ) 7-9am; Sunday School 9:45am; Worship Service, KidzAlive (3–5th grade) 10:45am; Evening Service 6pm; WEDNESDAY Mission Room Open 10am-3pm; Evening Meal 4:30-6pm; AWANA (2-6th grade) and The Light (7th-12th grade) 6:30-8pm; Adult Bible Classes 6:45pm St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1518 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers | 270.395.4727 | stpiusx.us WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Mass 8am

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St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 116 S 6th St, Paducah | 270.442.1923 | stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY– FRIDAY 12pm; SATURDAY 5pm; SUNDAY 8:30 &11am. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 6705 Mayfield Rd, Paducah | 270.554.3810 | stjohnspaducah.com Mass Schedule TUESDAY– SATURDAY 7:30am SATURDAY 5am; SUNDAY 7:30am & 9am St. Matthew Lutheran Church 2701 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.442.8294 SUNDAY Worship 9:30am 1st & 3rd SUNDAY Potluck & Education 5pm St. Paul Lutheran Church 211 S 21st St, Paducah | 270.442.8343 | stpaulpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship 8 & 10:45am; Bible Study & Sunday School 9:30am; The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO

1320am & WKYX 570AM each Sunday at 6pm St. Peter’s of the Lake Episcopal Church Gilbertsville | 270.362.8301 | stpetersofthelakes.com SUNDAY Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer Service 10am Children’s SUNDAY School 10:15-10:45am St. Pius X Catholic Church 723 E 5th Ave, Calvert City | 270.395.4727 | stpiusx.us Mass Times TUESDAY 6pm. WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY 8am SATURDAY 4:30pm SUNDAY 10am St. Thomas More Catholic Church 5645 Blandville Rd, Paducah | 270.534.9000 | stmore.org Mass Schedule MONDAY & THURSDAY 6pm TUESDAY & FRIDAY 7am SATURDAY 5:30pm SUNDAY 9 & 11am (1pm En Español) Nursery available at all services MONDAY EVENING Active MOMS group & Active couples group. Call 270.534.9000 for more information. WEDNESDAY Mother’s Day Out THURSDAY Moms Group Playgroup Temple Israel 330 Joe Clifton Dr, Paducah | 270.442.4104 | templeisrael.us FRIDAY Lay–led Services 5:30pm Rabbi–led Services 7pm Trinity United Methodist Church 6125 Blandville Rd, Paducah | 270.534.9516 | trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am TUESDAY Women’s Bible Study 9–11am (TUMC) & 6–8pm (offsite) WEDNESDAY Awana (2yr old–5th Grade) 5–6:45pm Youth (6th–12 grade) 5:30–6:45pm Choir 6–7pm Twelve Oaks Baptist Church 2110 New Holt Rd, Paducah | 270.554.4634 | 12oaksbaptist.com SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 8,10 & 10:45am WEDNESDAY Awana 5:30–7pm, Mid–Week Service 6pm United Church of Paducah 4600 Buckner Ln, Paducah | 270.442.3722 | uccpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship celebration 10am Coffee & refreshments 11–11:20am Christian Education until Noon. Waldo Baptist Church 6970 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL | 618.564.2180 | waldobaptist.org SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Morning Worship Service 10am Evening Worship Service 6am WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal Ministry 5:30pm Mid–Week Service 7pm Washington Street Baptist Church 721 Washington St, Paducah | 270.442.8033 | washingtonstreetbaptist.org SUNDAY Morning Alive (Sunday School for All Ages) 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Way of Christ Bible Fellowship Church 1301 Park Ave, Paducah | 270.575.0039 | facebook.com/pages/Way-of-Christ-Bible-Fellowship SUNDAY Morning Service 10:45am WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 5:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm West End Baptist Church – 270.443.1043 SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm

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WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:30pm Call by Noon to reserve your spot. TUESDAY Children/Youth Bible Study & Adult Prayer Service 6:30pm World Harvest Church 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah | 270.442.8949 | whcpaducah.org SUNDAY Corporate Prayer 9:45-10:15am Worship Service 10:30am WEDNESDAY Worship Service 7pm THURSDAY Corporate Prayer 8:45-10am Woodlawn Cumberland Presbyterian Church 3402 Benton Road | 270.442.7713 | facebook.com/woodlawnchurch SUNDAY Corporate Prayer 9:45-10:15am Worship Service 10:30am WEDNESDAY Worship Service 7pm THURSDAY Corporate Prayer 8:45-10am Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1347 S 6th St, Paducah | sites.google.com/site/zioncpc SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am, Morning Worship 10:45am, Youth and Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Children 6:15pm, Youth 6pm, Bible Study 6:30pm

SCHOOL NOTES ACT Prep Workshops Paducah Tilghman High School SATURDAYS 10am3pm Course taught by Kelly King Walden (MA English) Reading and English sections, 12 years ACT Prep experience, and Shawn Baldwin (MA Vanderbilt and UK) math and science sections. 270.559.1467 facebook.com/ActPrepWorkshops/?fref=ts Immanuel Baptist Church Preschool 3465 Buckner Ln, Paducah. Half-day enrichment classes beginning at 9am for 2-5 year olds. "Lunch Bunch" extended days on WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS until 2:30pm. Minimum of two teachers per classroom. Professional & dedicated teachers. Imaginative learning environment where your child gets ready for their next step. Call 270.443.5306 or email dprice@vci.net for more information. ibcpaducah.org

Center Drive, Golden Pond. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 12-12:45pm. Your family will enjoy this full-dome presentation narrated by Tim Allen. There is a new space race going on right now. Teams of young scientists from all around the globe compete for 30 million dollars in prize money, offered by Google, to be the first private organization to land a rover on the moon in 2017. Not since the Apollo missions 40 years ago has there been this much lunar exploration. 270.924.2233. Ballard County Cemetery Road Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter 1 ST THURSDAYS 5pm Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270.210.3538. Barre Evolution with Marci Paris The Living Arts Center, 627 Broadway, Ste B, Paducah. TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS. 270.519.2770. FREE Beginning Genealogy: Intro to Genealogy Research. McCracken County Public Library. WEDNESDAYS 2-4pm. This class will provide attendees with an introduction and overview of the genealogical research process, as well as provide tips for keeping your research organized. The Beginning Genealogy Series is a monthly series of classes aimed at those that have been interested in tracing their roots, but don't quite know where to start or what resources are available. It is taught by the library's Local and Family History Librarian Nathan Lynn. 270.442.2510 ext124 mclib.net FREE Brain Blast Trivia. Paducah Beer Werks. TUESDAYS 270.933.1265 paducahbeerwerks.com

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Celebrate Recovery Outreach Mayfield First United Methodist Church, 214 S 8th Street, Mayfield. Reaching out to anyone needing help with personal losses, addiction, and anything needing Christian help. For all of life's

ON-GOING COMMUNITY EVENTS & NOTICES Adult Beginner Quilt Class. National Quilt Museum. TUESDAYS 10am-3pm. Interested in learning to quilt? Want to brush up on your quilting skills? Register NOW for our Fall Adult Beginner class where you'll learn the basics of quilt making while creating a quilt to keep! $45 per person. Ages 18 and up. All materials/tools are provided by NQM. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org FREE Adult Jazz & Tap. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 10pm. markethousetheatre.org American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity 232 N. 8th Street, Paducah 2ND MONDAYS at 6pm. Western Kentucky Chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support our area counties, call 270.442.3575 for more information. redcross.org. FREE Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 11am. Special story time for ages 0-2 years of age. mclib.net Back to the Moon for Good. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor

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hurts, habits & hang-ups. TUESDAYS Optional meal at 5:30pm; Meetings begin at 6:15pm. Childcare provided. 270.247.5678 mayfieldfirst.com Charitable Bingo Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow. THURSDAYS For more information, call 270.665.9844. FREE Commander’s Coffee 1133 Murray Street, Paducah. WEDNESDAYS 8am-12pm Disabled American Veterans can have coffee & donuts with the Commander and officers as well as see a Chapter Service Officer to resolve VA disability issues. 270.444.9808 FREE Community Closet 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with clothes? The community closet at Trinity Baptist Church is open the 2 ND & 4TH TUESDAY & THURSDAY from 10am2pm for McCracken County residents. Please bring a valid form of ID. Gently-used clothing donations are accepted any day of the week. 270.442.1013 FREE Community Food Pantry 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with groceries this month? The food pantry at Trinity Baptist Church is open the 3 RD THURSDAY from 11am-2pm for McCracken County residents. Please bring a valid form of ID. Non-perishable food donations are accepted any day of the week. 270.442.1013 FREE DivorceCare First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway, Paducah. WEDNESDAYS 7-9pm A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. 270.442.2728 divorcecare.org

Earth, Moon & Sun. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 12-2:45pm. Learn about the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. This show uses Native American stories throughout to help distinguish between myths and science. Enjoy a variety of entertaining and educational programs presented with a digital projection system on the 40-foot dome of the theater. 270.924.2233. E–Reader classes McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS Led by Patrick Archer. FREE meals served Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Fellowship. Broadway UMC, 701 Broadway Street, Paducah Noon-1pm (270.443.2401) SUNDAYS. No questions asked. FREE Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE meals served Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship Holy House of Prayer, 1001 S. 4th Street, Paducah SATURDAYS 11am.–1pm. 270.443.1724. Open to everyone. Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall Theater, 6900 Benton Road, Paducah. SATURDAYS 2pm matinée, 7pm evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries. 1200 Jefferson Street, Paducah. Volunteers (age 14 & older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who’s hungry. Shifts available from 9:45am– 1:15pm, MONDAY-FRIDAY. Financial support also welcomed! For more info, call 270.575.3400 or visit community-ministries.org. FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. Call Karen Jones at 270.206.8690 for more information. omnivisions.com Fridays @5 The Carson Center EVERY FRIDAY Come unwind after a busy week. Enjoy the view, have a drink via a cash bar and listen to live music. thecarsoncenter.org 270.540.4444 From Earth to the Universe. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. EVERY DAY 2-2:45pm. Enjoy beautiful full-dome images of our universe on this virtual space tour as seen through the world’s largest telescopes, including the Hubble Space Telescope. FREE Gamblers Anonymous Meetings. First Christian Church 415 Audubon Drive, Room 116. THURSDAYS 7pm. 618.570.4882 Garden Club. McCracken County Cooperative Extension, 2705 Olivet Church Road. LAST MONDAYS 9:30am mccracken.ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 FREE GED Classes Livingston County Adult & Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Avenue, Smithland. Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, & ESL. For more info call 270.928.3777 FREE GED Classes WKCTC, Anderson Building Room 111, Paducah MONDAYFRIDAY 8am-4:30pm. To register, call 270.534.3451 westkentucky.kctcs.edu. The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club MSU Room 1119. 1 ST WEDNESDAY (except January & July) 7-9 pm For information: 270.236.2317, 270.753.8910 or visit kentucky.sierraclub.org.

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FREE Homebound Service. Are you a “homebound” book lover? If you are elderly, critically ill, or temporarily unable to come to the McCracken County Public Library, you may be able to have the books come to you! The library is offering Homebound Service to those who qualify. Residents of Paducah & McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library & having an application sent to them by mail or by going online to mclib.net/homebound & clicking on the application site. Materials can be mailed to private homes. Those in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or hospitals may receive materials by hand delivery from the staff. 270.442.2510 ext. 118. Homeschool Thursdays. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site. Education programs are available for Homeschool groups EVERY THURSDAY 1-3pm 270.210.7796 parks.ky.gov IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. FRIDAYS 11-11:45am. Young children and adults will relate to the inquisitive minds of two teenagers. Come along as these two teens discover that NASA has a current mission that is measuring our solar system, as well as creating a 3-D map! This presentation takes full advantage of beautiful fulldome graphics. 270.924.2233. Indoor Ice Skating. Paducah-McCracken County Expo Center. EVERY DAY 9am5pm. 270.408.1346. Kentucky Wing Civil Air Patrol – National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road TUESDAYS 6pm. Offering lessons in aviation & aerospace principles, along with teamwork & leadership training. Members often participate in rescue & disaster relief missions. For more info, call 270.331.1750, visit kywgcap.org or email kycap201@calldialog.net.

FREE Love Books & Love Bikes? Check–out books; check–out a bike lock! Something good to know – the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don’t have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk & check out a lock. mclib.net FREE meals served. Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY, 11am–1pm. For more, call Marcella Perkins, 270.705.3402. Matters of Life Forum. 2 ND THURSDAYS McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions. PetSmart. 3RD WEDNESDAYS 10am–5pm. mccrackenhumane.org FREE Mother Goose. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. EVERY WEDNESDAY Stories, crafts and games for children 2-3. 10-10:30am marshallcolibrary.org FREE Mothering Through Breastfeeding. Grace Episcopal Church 2ND TUESDAYS 10am. This parenting support group is open to all pregnant and nursing mothers and their children. 270.443.2373 or 270.442.4891. Muay Thai Kickboxing. MONDAYS Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy. 6:30pm. atmosphereacademy.com

Laser Legends of the Night Sky Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am. Children and adults will enjoy this animated laser show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, Cetus the terrible sea monster, Scorpio the scorpion, and Orion the hunter. A non-laser fulldome version of this show is also available. 800.525.7077 FREE Lego Night. Graves County Public Library. FIRST MONDAYS 5pm. Build some memories. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. EVERY SATURDAY 1pm. mclib.net FREE L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 1ST SUNDAYS 6–7pm. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. Contact 270.575.3823. The Little Star That Could. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11-11:45am. Join the journey of Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets to protect and warm. Each planet is introduced to the audience with basic information about our Solar System. 270.924.2233. Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY, 8:30am– 4pm Extended hours on TUESDAYS until 8pm. Call 270.928.3777

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FREE National Alliance on Mental Illness Meeting. St. Matthew Lutheran Church. EVERY THURSDAY 7-8:30pm. NAMI Paducah provides a weekly support group for those with mental illness and their family. You are not alone! 270.443.3448 nami.org Night Moves Dance Club American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. THURSDAYS 6-9pm, line dancing and couple’s classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 270.442.3186. FREE Overeaters Anonymous. Lourdes Hospital. WEDNESDAYS 5:306:30pm. Spiritual program of recovery; no weigh-ins, dues or fees. Meets in the Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 270.556.8873 Paducah Community Chorus First Christian Church. TUESDAYS 7pm. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Call 270.443.8251 or email at jnatpat@comcast.net. Paducah Cooperative Ministry 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, & stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 9amNoon & 1-4pm. 270.442.6795. paducahcoopministry.org. Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270.210.8298. Paducah Writer’s Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse. FRIDAYS 8pm. Hear some of the area’s most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of Joe.

Parade of Raptors LBL Woodland Nature Station. EVERY DAY 4:30-5pm. Come face-to-face with a host of raptors including a barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, kestrel, and red-tailed hawk as our staff moves these birds from their outdoor perches to their indoor shelter. 270.924.2299 Quilting Club McCracken County Cooperative Extension, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 2ND & 3RD MONDAYS 9:30am 270.554.9520. FREE Resume Help. McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net River City Singles Dance Carroll Convention Center MONDAY 7–11pm. $6. Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador... First timer? It’s okay! Don’t be afraid to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! 270.933.1250 starfishorphanministry.org. Story Book Ballet, Market House Theatre, 120 Market House Square. THURSDAYS For more information, call 270.444.6828 FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @ Benton. WEDNESDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @Calvert City. TUESDAYS 1011am marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @Hardin. THURSDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. For more, call 618.524.4312. FREE Tech Help. McCracken County Public Library. MONDAY-THURSDAY 5-8pm. mclib.net Toastmasters Club MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah. THURSDAYS 12-1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270.703.2700 for more info. Tonight's Sky - LIVE! Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAYFRIDAY 10am. You are invited to quietly relax under a 40 foot canopy of stars that represent tonight’s sky. As you do, our knowledgeable and entertaining staff will lead you on a tour of planets, constellations, and special celestial events, such as the 2017 total solar eclipse. This live presentation is recommended for ages 6 and above. 800.525.7077 FREE Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am-3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation. org Welcome Back Eagles Land Between the Lakes. WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS 10am-4pm. Wintering bald eagles return to the area! 270.924.2299 landbetweenthelakes.us Wildest Weather in the Solar System Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4pm. Join us aboard the imaginary space ship Erion as we journey through our solar system looking for the planet with the wildest weather. 800.525.7077

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CAMPS, CLASSES & EDUCATION FREE Chess Club Calloway County Public Library. MONDAYS 5:30-7:30pm Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. FRIDAYS 7-9:30pm. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one. AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time. For more, call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270.554.1915. FREE Little Miracles Childbirth Classes. Lourdes Hospital. MONDAYS 6-8:30pm, It includes breathing and relaxation techniques, facts about pain management with medications or an epidural, C-section information, fetal monitoring, and more. The course also includes a personal tour of the Lourdes Little Miracles Birthing Center. Other topics covered include: the labor process, birth, hospitalization, postpartum, breast feeding, and infant care. 270.444.2243 elourdes. com/littlemiraclesclasses Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, & adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer & dance. For details, call 270.444.8508 or visit paducahky.gov FREE Prenatal Classes by the Lourdes Little Miracles Birthing Center. Borders Community Room, Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. Nurses provide reliable, up-to-date information on childbirth and breastfeeding, helping you welcome your little miracle with knowledge and confidence. Includes a tour of our birthing center. Available either as a four-week course (four Mondays a month), or as a bootcamp course on a Saturday. Call 270.444.2243 to register.

FREE Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5-8pm on MONDAYS, 9am-3pm on SATURDAYS. Class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270.575.2229 to register. Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club, 1325 Fisher Road. TUESDAYS 6am. Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner and intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270.217.0150.

ON-GOING DANCE, FITNESS & SPORTS 10 & Under Tennis Rowton Indoor Tennis Center Fun playing and learning tennis skills with more success on short courts with red low compression balls. Racquet supplied. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 4-5pm. 270.444.8363 rowtontennis.com Cardio Tennis Rowton Indoor Tennis Center Play Tennis. Get Fit! MONDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; WEDNESDAY 9-10am and WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:30pm. rowtontennis.com FREE Family Track Run Practice. Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm. For more information, call 270.444.8508. Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 5am. 8 mile run.

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Table Tennis. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. THURSDAYS Ages 12+. 5–6pm. $25. 270.444.8508.

Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street & Kirchoff’s Bakery locations MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am.

Tennis Apprentice. Rowton's Indoor Tennis Center. EVERY THURSDAY 6pm 270.444.8363 rowtontennis.com

Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area Development District for more information at 877.352.5183 or visit purchaseadd.org.

FREE Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. Ages 5–15. TUESDAYS 6–7pm. 270.444.8508. Zumba. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. For all ages. $20 for 12 sessions. Join the dance fitness program that comines Latin and international music with dance to make exercise fun. EVERY MONDAY 4:45-5:45pm. 270.534.3335. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

ON-GOING EVENTS FOR SENIORS FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAYS Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 FREE Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Center TUESDAYS. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 1 & 3 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 ST

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Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. 10–11am. 270.443.8579 Hot Lunches. Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAY–FRIDAY 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579

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FREE Line Dancing Classes. Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. TUESDAYS 1-2:30pm. FREE. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579. 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 Citizens Social Dinner & Games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 3RD SATURDAYS 4:30-6pm. 270.488.3770. Senior Medicare Patrol Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS For an appointment or information, call 270.442.8993. FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543. Super Seniors First Christian Church of Paducah. 1ST MONDAYS 270.443.8251 for information.

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TUESDAYS for Seniors Wickliffe Mounds. 9am-4:30pm. Special discounted rate. Tour the site & museum; have a leisurly walk around the mounds;

view birds & wildflowers along the nature trail; learn about the site's history. 270.335.3681. parks.ky.gov

compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at 270.408.1361.

Walk with Ease. TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 11-11:30am. Six-week fitness program shown to help reduce pain and improve health. Supported by the Arthritis Foundation. Must be 60 years of age or older. Call 270.442.8993 or 270.443.8579 for information.

NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Serving Western Kentucky’s youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. 866.30NECCO (866.306.3226) or 270.898.1293.

Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool. Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am. $25 per month. Call 270.443.1778 for more info.

ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE Adoption Support Group Concord United Methodist Church. 2ND THURSDAYS. 6–7:30pm Free to participate. Dinner & childcare provided. Licensed marriage & family therapist Chris Trout to facilitate. For more information or to sign up, contact Shannon Wilson, 270.331.3344. Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) – Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah and the LAST MONDAY of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield. Both meetings are held from 6–8pm. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe at 270.994.2466 or tammydeboe@ newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead at 502.558.6846 or raka1214@ yahoo.com.

Open your heart & home to a child in need - become a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. is starting free classes soon. We make training easy & flexible for your schedule. Call Karen Jones at 270.206.8690 for more information. omnivisions.com

CHILD PROTECTION & CRISIS SERVICES FREE Alzheimer's Support Group. Graves County Public Library 1ST WEDNESDAY Respite provided with one day notice for $6.60/hour. 270.564.4498. Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E” 270.443.6071, ext. 5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center. We provides FREE services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy, legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices

BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care – A private, faith–based, non– profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out–of–home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7 emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster children when needed, premium financial

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in Paducah, Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region. Our 24-hour crisis line number is 1.800.928.7273 and our office number is 270.928.4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools, clubs, churches, and other groups. We need volunteers for our 24-hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270.534.4422.

CHILDREN'S & TEEN GROUPS Boy Scout Troop 1 Grace Episcopal Church. 270.559.1515. Looking for long Lost Scouts Visit scoutingfriends.org or call 270.554.5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings kyanags.org and gskentuckiana.org.

EDUCATION GROUPS KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, play-dates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre–service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program, and

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other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region. Its services include professional development programs for teachers, regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers, and informational and assessment services to parents. For more, contact Dr. Joy Navan, 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@ coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. MONDAYS 2:30–4:30pm. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equipment. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne–Smith at 270.928.4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call Carrie Bullock at 618.638.3289. Parent support group meetings on the 1ST TUESDAY of August, October, December, March, & May at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS. McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172 Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270.508.0622 if you have any questions or visit cci–exchange.com for more information.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT Kentucky Regional Poison Center – Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1.800.222. 1222 The Merryman House. Providing FREE services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, and housing counseling. 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001. merrymanhouse@hcis.net. All services are completely confidential. Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801. For military and their families operationhomefront.org

LOSS GriefShare. First Baptist Church WEDNESDAYS, 6pm A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Each meeting is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement & help whenever you begin. char.angles@yahoo.com 270.442.2728 Grief Support. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAYS 5–9pm. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at 270.898.8796. Hospice Grief Support Group. Lourdes North Plaza, 911 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah. MONDAYS except holidays. 5-6:30pm. For more information, call Frank Queen at 270.415.3636. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 1ST THURSDAYS except holidays. 8am. Call for info 270.415.3632. Now & Beyond Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 2ND FRIDAYS 6–8am. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796 or 270.534.4200. Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes North Plaza. MONDAYS (except holidays). 5pm. 270.415.3636 Grief Support Lunch. Luke’s Truckstop, Arlington. 1 ST TUESDAYS 11:30am. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@lourdes–pad.org. 270.415.3607. Survivors of Suicide support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Ln. 1ST TUESDAYS Contact: 270.442.3722 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 2ND FRIDAYS 6-8pm. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796.

MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDERS Paducah Area Amputees in Action. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room 3RD THURSDAYS 5:30pm. 270.564.5879

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Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers Behavioral Health meeting Room (adjacent to the ER) Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1.800.870.7460 or 270.415.3640. Meetings are MONDAYS (except holidays). Lourdes Hospital has meetings and support groups for: Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer, Colitis and Crohn's, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Huntington's, Pancreatic Cancer, Joint Replacement, Caregiver and Grief support, Overeating, and Amputees. 270.444.2444 or eLourdes. com/classeseventssupportgroups.asp Baptist Health has meetings and groups for: Arthritis, Breast Feeding, Childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Radiation Therapy for New Patients, Ostomy & more. Call 270.575.2229 or baptisthealthkentucky.com/paducah. Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270.442.1166 in Paducah or 618.524.5730 in Metropolis. St. Nicholas Free Clinic St. Nicholas Foundation is a program that provides free primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult

working 15 hours or more and fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for household income qualify for St. Nicholas. Call the clinic at 270.575.3247. St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store A volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing, furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. TUESDAY-FRIDAY 10am–3pm and Saturday 9am–1pm). Budget Store phone number: 270.442.9351; Help Line phone number: 270.575.1008; stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health Provides service in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24–hr. crisis hot-line, 800.592. 3980. Call the office, 270.442.7121, to find out more. Martha’s Vineyard A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly. If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 270.575.0021. Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am–Noon for food distribution and to receive non–perishable donations. 270.665.5551.

MISCELLANEOUS Art Guild of Paducah 1ST TUESDAYS 6pm. McCracken County Public Library. For more info, call Carol at 270.554.4803 or 270.210.1465, or Melanie at 270.331.3087. Senior Pastor Bible Study. Broadway United Methodist Church. THURSDAYS at 11am. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 270.443.2401. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings US Bank Bldg. 4th & Broadway. 5th floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270.441.7611 dreamfactory.com Master Food Volunteer (MFV) Training. McCracken County Cooperative Extension THURSDAYS 10am-1pm. Provides a foundation of knowledge to volunteers in the subject areas of food safety, food science, food preparation & food preservation. The program allows people with interests in food, cooking & nutrition to take their expertise to a higher level while developing new avenues for helping in the community. mccracken.ca.uky.edu Hearts for Babies. Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. The group makes layettes for under–privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1ST WEDNESDAY of every month from 10am–2pm. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270.554.3818 Paducah Chess Club Etcetera Coffee House SATURDAY 1-4pm, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test. Paducah Photographer’s Club. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway 1ST MONDAYS. 6:30–8:30pm. Whether you’re a new hobbyist or full time

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professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! mikewurth@comcast.net

CHILD CARE Tot School Paducah Parks Building, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. Ages 3-5. $110/month. August-May MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. Call 270.444.8508 to register or for more information.

PARENTING SUPPORT La Leche League of Kentucky 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah All breastfeeding mothers and mothers–to–be interested in breastfeeding. 1ST THURSDAYS 10am. 270.534.0512. breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com M.O.M. Group 100 W 13th Street, Benton KY (Fellowship Hall of First Missionary Baptist Church) Time for moms of all ages to connect with one another and study God's Word in an encouraging, supportive, non-denominational environment. Children play in nursery while mother's meet. 3RD TUESDAYS 9-11am Preregistration is requested. 270.527.7615 themominitiative.com NINO McCracken Co. Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling, carrier information & support. 3 RD MONDAYS. 10:30am. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 270.349.3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com

SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS Downtown Kiwanis Club. Broadway United Methodist Church, THURSDAYS, Noon–1pm. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Families on the Spectrum Lourdes Garden Room. 1ST MONDAYS. 6–8pm Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@ familiesonthspectrumky.org Four Rivers Society for Human Resource The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, 1ST WEDNESDAYS. For information: 270.236.2317 or 270.753.8910 Lone Oak Kiwanis Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Rd, 1ST, 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS for breakfast at 7am. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the 1ST WEDNESDAYS Paducah/River City Business & Professional Women (BPW). Country Club of Paducah 2ND TUESDAYS Noon 270.442.7636. paducahrivercitybpw@ yahoo.com Paducah Business & Professional Women (BPW) McCracken County Public Library. 2ND TUESDAYS 5:30-7pm. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270.442.7636. Paducah–Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. 3RD TUESDAYS 5:30pm. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270.575.6624. geocites.com/paducahkylake.

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Paducah Lions Club Walker Hall. The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers. Paducah Rotaract Club. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. 1ST MONDAYS at 6pm. A group for young professionals 18–30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club. Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. WEDNESDAYS for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon. South Paducah Kiwanis 1640 S 6th St, THURSDAYS 7-8am. The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group’s mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Toastmasters Club. MSU Paducah Regional Campus, Room 224, THURSDAYS Noon–1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. 270.703.2700 Zonta Club of Paducah. Shandies, 202 Broadway Street. 2ND TUESDAYS 6pm an international organization that empowers women through service & advocacy. 270.444.0664

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iAGE

The Season of Change

How To Discuss Assisted Living with Your Loved Ones

by Laura Todino, Community Relations Director, Morningside Assisted Living in Paducah

he holidays are upon us and this is the time of the year when we typically spend more time with our parents, in laws and other older family members. If you haven’t seen them for several months it’s often the holiday season when you be notice that something is “off”. There may be signs that things in their lives are changing. Does Uncle Joe appear depressed, or no longer concerned with personal hygiene or appearance? Is your Dad forgetful, or confused – suffering from short term memory loss or lack of concentration? Has Mom lost weight and appears not to be eating a healthy diet? Did Cousin Sandy complain she isn’t sleeping well, or appear confused about medication she is taking, or doctors’ appointments etc. These are all potential warning signs that they’re not doing well - signs that living alone is no longer the best situation for them.

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Don't Wait Until a Crisis Occurs

This may be a hard conversation for the family, but its best not to put it off until a crisis occurs. All too often it’s a serious fall, injury or other problem that leads to a decision to look at assisted living options. If you notice or suspect negative changes in your loved one’s health or life now is the time to do some assessments. Now is the time to have, what for many people is a tough conversation about living alone. How does their house looks, is it cluttered or disorganized? Is the house and yard in need of care? Can they maintain it? Clean it? Are they safe there? What would happen if they fell, or had a car wreck, or a burglary?

Sometimes It's Best to Include a Trusted Third Party

Once the conversation has begun outline defined concerns and stay on subject. Explain that you find yourself questioning their safety regarding medication management, driving, meal preparation, falling, loneliness etc. Is it time to appoint another family members responsible for decision-making? When things get difficult, sometimes a neutral third party such as a trusted doctor or family lawyer might be a better advocate. They may have an easier time encouraging a client to consider changing their living situation.

Approach the Tough Conversations with Care

Sit in a comfortable and familiar location. Use a normal, conversational tone and let your loved one know your concerns and fears. This may help them see their situation in an objective way. Recently, I asked a family that had just moved their Dad into assisted living how they managed to make the decision and get their Dad on board. His daughter said they listed all the advantages and disadvantages of moving into assisted living. She said once it was on paper and they could talk about it objectively taking the emotion out of the decision, it just was the logical thing to do. For those tasked with caring for parents or relatives who once cared for them it can be challenging just to get the conversation started. Many elderly parents may resist talking about their future and fear losing control of their lives and their independence. They can’t see that their home is no longer a safe place for them to live. They don’t acknowledge that they have memory issues or aren’t taking care of themselves. It is important to be patient, but persistent. Begin with a clear picture of the struggles you have noted your parents are facing.

If you notice or suspect negative changes in your loved one's health or life now is the time to do some assessments. Take a Tour and Have Lunch!

If assisted living is the right choice, you should know what options are available. Take your parents or relative for a tour and encourage them to have lunch at each facility and meet some of the residents. Taking your loved one for a visit allows them to see for themselves that life doesn’t end once they give up living alone. “It can be difficult to determine if/when your loved one is ready for assisted living and even more difficult to transition them into that facility,” explained Amber Patton, Executive Director Morningside of Paducah. Make sure the assisted living facility you choose will help and encourage families and their loved ones with this new transition. They should be welcomed in their new living situation as if they were family, and treated with love and respect.”

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Medication management, dehydration, and a lack of nutrition are leading factors for people moving into an assisted-living situation. If ignored, all three of those can escalate a minor health issue into something major. When one lives in a community, those concerns can be monitored much more easily. “People often find it is more fun living in a community rather than alone,” said Patton. When I leave our facility I wave ‘bye’ to all the residents on the front porch in our rocking chairs. One day I came back and noticed one particular man still there. I said to him, “You have been out here all day”. He replied, “Well, I’m living life! That is truly what it is about. Assisted living gives seniors the opportunity to enjoy everyday life and not have to worry about the tasks, errands, meal prep, and responsibilities of home maintenance that living in a home alone requires.”

Sources: Indianapolis Monthly October 2015 issue by Tracy Martin “A Guide To Having Tough Conversations With Your Loved Ones” aplaceformom.com

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iLEAD

Leaders Needed!

Local Girl Scout Troops Are Looking for Leaders by Amy Noles

The Power of Every Girl

The success of Girl Scouts speaks for itself. Mae Jemison, the very first African American woman in space, started out as a Girl Scout. Sandra Day O’Conner, the first woman on the Supreme Court of the United States; Dr. Drew Gilpin Faust, the first female president of Harvard University, and Katie Couric, the first woman to anchor a network nightly newscast all started shaping their future careers with Girl Scouting.

or over a hundred years, the Girl Scouts have empowered girls to believe in themselves and be great members of their communities. Here in western Kentucky interest is as strong as ever but the organization is in dire need of adult volunteers and troop leaders. Without new troops, girls are unable to join Girl Scouts. It's a double-edged sword - girls want to become a Girl Scout, but without adult involvement, they can't.

It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. 18 girls in Savannah signed up for the first troop of American Girl Guides. The organization changed its name to Girl Scouts the following year. Girl Scouts helped teach many girls the skill of homemaking and about the professional roles they might hold someday. At a time when girls with disabilities were usually left out of many activities, they were welcomed into Girl Scouts. After all, as well as being deaf, Juliette had back pains and cancer. Every year since, American Girl Scouts

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have made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents.

Girl Scouts Today

The small group of 18 girls has grown tremendously. Today there are 2.7 million Girl Scouts, with 1.9 million girls and 800,000 adult volunteers who believe girls can change the world. There are Girl Scout troops and groups in over 92 countries, with over 100 Girl Scout councils in America. In 2016, the Girl Scout mission is still helping girls develop their full individual potential. They’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls building courage, confidence, and character. This is done through a wide variety of enriching experiences, such as field trips, skill-building sports clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships. With programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing.

Local Leaders Needed

In western Kentucky local interest in Girl Scouts has been limited by the number of volunteers and troop leaders. Kelly Hileman is a currently a Girl Scout Leader of her daughter’s troop as well as three other troops. She is also a Day Camp Director and Service Unit Manager for Paducah & Ballard County. Kelly was a Girl Scout for a few years as a child, but because of lack of volunteer leaders, she was not able to be part of a troop every year. “When my daughter was in Kindergarten, I knew I wanted to be her leader,” Hileman told me. “We have been able to share experiences together because of Girl Scouts.” Girl Scouts have tons of fun, make new friends, and go on fantastic new adventures. There are six grade levels in Girl Scouting: Daisies (kindergarten-1st Grade), Brownies (2nd-3rd), Juniors (4th-5th), Cadettes (6th-8th), Seniors (9th-10th), and Ambassadors (11th-12th). At each level, girls earn badges for projects that involve everything from cooking to music to science. Girl Scouts build confidence by learning new skills.

Fun Times Serving Our Community

Girl Scouts in our area are active in many projects and activities. “We walk in the Paducah Christmas Parade,” explained Hileman. “The girls collect donations at Groceries for Good & Christmas in the Park. They man water booths for area fun runs, and participate in flag ceremonies.

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We are always looking for ways to make the world a better place. All troop. My daughter enjoyed Girl Scouts, as did the other girls, so I took you have to do is let us know how we can serve our community and over leadership. Leading can be difficult at times, but it is also very we’ll be there!” rewarding.” Hileman’s Girl Scouts have earned their Bronze Award, the highest Gregory’s troop collect items for various community groups. In the past, award for Juniors, by hosting a Girl Scout “Try-It” night for girls to sample they have collected birthday cake mixes, icing and candles to create Girl Scouting. They have earned their Silver Award, highest award for birthday boxes. These are then donated to a local food pantry in the Cadettes, by holding a nutrition & exercise class to help elementary month of October in honor of the birthday of the Girl Scout founder, students learn how to build "my plate.” Hileman’s daughter is currently Juliette Gordon Low. They’ve donated items such as hot chocolate working toward her Gold Award, the highest award that a girl can earn packets, lip balm and hand warmers for the local police department. in Girl Scouts. “This month, we are collecting first aid supplies to give to a local church - one of their members is going to Guatemala after Thanksgiving,” Gregory told me. “The Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are working on lap blankets to give to a local nursing home for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. We try to mix collecting donated items with donating time - because not everyone can give a lot of time, and not everyone can give a lot of items.”

Girl Scouts have tons of fun, make new friends, and go on fantastic new adventures.

Stepping Up to Lead

Becky Gregory has been a Girl Scout Leader for the past eight years in Graves County. She is a part of three troops that meet together. They have a Daisy troop (kindergarten through 1st) with six girls, a large multilevel troop (2nd through 8th) with 32 girls, and a high school group of five girls. “My daughter joined Girl Scouts in kindergarten, and when she went into 1st grade, I took over the Girl Scout troop,” Gregory told me. “The leaders at that time decided that they did not want to continue the

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Find Out More!

If someone in our area is interested in learning more about joining Girl Scouts, they should contact Ashley Levine at the Girl Scout office in Paducah - 270.443.8704 or by calling 888.771.5170. The Girl Scouts Bear Creek Center is located at 711 Jefferson Street. She will help new members or potential new troop leaders get registered. You can also go to gskentuckiana.org. Here you will find a ‘Join’ tab. After entering your zip code, you will see a list of troops in your area.

iPLAN

Before You're Gone Creating a Plan to Care for Your Loved Ones by Amy Noles

rom taking kids to extracurricular activities to doing the laundry and helping with homework, there are no busier people than parents. Just when they finish one task, another pops up in its place. When the day-to-day activities of your children fill the too-small squares of your planner, it’s easy to put off planning for your family’s future security. And of course no one expects to die while they, and their families are young. Besides, planning for the possibility can seem downright scary. What’s scarier, though, are things like not leaving proper funds for your kids, or having the courts unwittingly assign custody of your kids to someone you’d never want to raise them.

Even if a large financial estate doesn’t exist, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t important considerations that should be thought about and planned for. Creating a will takes into account who will care for your children, how your property will be managed until your children are of a proper age, and how and to whom your possessions and assets will be distributed. Who will be responsible for managing the estate, as well as who will make financial and health-related decisions if you’re unable to do so, are also crucial.

The Holidays are a time when families come together and we’re perhaps more aware of our aging parents, disabled relatives, or friends who are single parents. There’s no time like the present to have that “scary” conversation about final decisions – before you’re gone.

Have a Plan - Make a Will

“It’s very important to have a will, whether you have children or not,” attorney David Booth of McMurry & Livingston told me. “You need to make your wishes known about your estate and for your children.” While estate planning may be thought of as something exclusively for the elderly or wealthy, there are many reasons why families of all age ranges and financial situations should plan now for death or disability.

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Booth said if you choose to set up a trust, you will need to pick a trustee who will manage the assets in the trust for the children. “A parent can put very specific conditions in the will with relation to the trust,” Booth explained. “For instance, the child could receive a portion of the money upon graduation of high school, and additional distributions at certain ages as determined by the parent.” Booth went on to say that if you don’t have a will or living trust that any monies left to your minor children would be held by their guardian under court supervision. The guardian would be appointed and take over raising your children until they are 18-years-old. Without establishing a trust, a child would receive its inheritance in full at 18.

Special Needs Considerations

Estate planning for minor children is important regardless of any disability, but becomes especially crucial for parents who have a child with special needs.

Establishing a Trust

Along with deciding what should happen after you die, an important part of estate planning is about deciding what should happen when you may still be alive, but unable to act on your own accord due to disability. “You can make sure your children are taken care of physically and financially by establishing a trust,” Booth told me. “You can leave your children money or other assets in trust, and you appoint a trustee to make sure the trust funds are used wisely.”

In Kentucky, guardianship is a legal relationship between a courtappointed adult who assumes the role of guardian for a ward. A ward is a person who has been declared legally disabled by the court and is no longer able to care for his or her personal and/or financial needs. A guardian may be needed when a person is unable to decide upon, or take action needed to protect their health, safety, or well-being. The inability to look after their own interests may be due to the person's age or illness, or because they never had such ability in the first place. Merely spending one's money unwisely is normally not enough to require a guardian. When a person cannot understand the amount of their income or assets, or what their financial obligations are or how to meet them, the appointment of a guardian may be appropriate. However, the need for guardianship may be avoided by careful planning, including the use of a durable power-of attorney.

In The Prime of His Life

aducah resident Vicky O’Nan, is the mother of 15-year-old triplets. She lost her husband unexpectedly in 2006 when the triplets were just five-yearsold. Her husband was in the prime of his life and had not made a will. Dealing with the traumatic and sudden death of her spouse was greatly compounded by the tasks, and decisions that had to be made without a will in place. “When you’re young you put it off and think there’s time,” O’Nan told me. “You just can’t imagine it until it happens to you... then something terrible happens and, on top of that, have things to figure out legally.... It’s a nightmare.” O’Nan explained that she thinks it’s hard for parents to even consider not being there for their children - much less to

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Creating a Complete Plan

Booth says it’s important to select an attorney who has experience with creating wills and trust funds. He advises everyone to do their research before selecting an attorney, as not all attorneys are familiar with this area of the law. The same goes for trusts. An experienced financial planner can assist you with putting one together. You can place cash, stock, real estate or other valuable assets in your trust. You would then meet with an attorney and decide on the beneficiaries and set stipulations. Maybe you decide that the beneficiaries receive a monthly payment, can only use the funds for education expenses, expenses due to an injury or disability, or the purchase of a first home. It's your money so you get to decide. Although the end of your life is something you probably don't want to dwell on, deciding what will happen to your assets and personal possessions after your death is important. Preparing a Will is the simplest way to ensure that your funds and property will be distributed according to your wishes. The important thing is to talk things over with your space, partner or other family members and make a plan.

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plan for it. She said that her, and her husband were both so busy with the triplets that just didn’t make time for it. O’Nan had to make most of the final decisions with the help of his family for her husband, including if he would have wanted to be buried or cremated. All of this while caring for triplets during a time of immense shock and grief. “My husband had a sister that passed away in 1996 and my mother passed away just five months later in 1997,” said O’Nan. “Fortunately, he had told me what he wanted if something happened to him. He wanted to be buried and that I had better not put him in a suit. He wanted to be buried in blue jeans” “Do not put it off,” O’Nan urged. “Sit down tonight and talk about it. Then the next day get it done. You never know what the next day may bring or what God's plans are for you.”

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Five Secrets for a Merr y Christmas Morning by Jennifer Gregory

s parents, we want Christmas morning to be a time full of smiles and excitement for both our children and ourselves. We hope that our kids will remember our holidays together as a family when they are adults and that we can talk about the day for years to come. However, Christmas can easily become overwhelming to children and not live up to our expectations as parents. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can reduce stress on Christmas morning and enjoy your holiday together.

Set Expectations for Christmas Morning

Decide ahead of time if your children can look under the Christmas tree alone whenever they get up, if they must stay in their room until

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a certain time or if they can wake you up when they awake. If your children will be waiting before opening presents, Dr. Jacqui LewisLyons, clinical psychologist who specializes in children and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues suggests hanging your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filled stocking on their door for them to open while they wait. Talk to your children about what to expect when it is time to open presents. Is your family going to take turns opening presents or will everyone open presents at once? Is someone going to pass out presents or will everyone get their own presents from under the tree? Can they play with their presents right away or are their certain presents due to assembly requirements that will need to wait until later. It is also good

to make sure that you and your spouse are on the same page regarding the plan for Christmas morning and address any issues ahead of time.

families buy matching pajamas and wear them to open presents on Christmas morning.

Jennifer Pariseu, licensed mental health counselor and president of The Nurtured Parent, encourages parents not get attached to a specific outcome on Christmas morning. “We often have wonderful dreams of what Christmas should look like and when it doesn't we become disappointed or stress ourselves out trying to make it better,” said Pariseu.

Pariseu encourages families to also have a family activity after the presents are opened, such as a snack, singing songs or going outside together. “Expect a "let down" after present opening. The anticipation is gone and there is a transition to going back and playing with the new toys,” said Pariseu.

Consider Spreading Out Gifts

If you children are going to receive a lot of gifts or are very young, consider having them open only a portion of the gifts on Christmas morning. When kids open too many presents, they may become overwhelmed or uninterested in opening any more gifts. One strategy is to open gifts from your immediate family on Christmas Eve and open presents from other family members (and Santa) on Christmas morning. If you will be visiting grandparents later in the day or after the holiday, you could also have your children open presents from them at that time.

Gather Supplies & Set Up An Organization System

Make sure that you have all supplies that you will need on Christmas morning within easy reach. Since not having the right batteries for a special toy can cause disappointment, make sure that you have common battery sizes (AA, AAA and C) on hand. Find a Phillips and flathead screwdriver in case you need to remove any battery covers. You should also have a pair of scissors on hand to remove any packaging. Put the batteries and tools in a small basket so that you can easily find them when needed.

Encourage Gratitude

By teaching and modeling gratitude on Christmas morning, you can also help reduce the stress and keep the spirit of the holiday in your day. Dr. Lewis Lyons suggests having each child open one gift at a time. “Taking turns and really looking at the gift and who it is from will help them appreciate the gift,” said Lyons. Coach your child to thank the recipient, even if they do not like the gift or received a duplicate. Be sure to also have your children write thank you cards for each gift after Christmas. Model this behavior yourself by thanking your child for the present that they gave you and any other gifts that you received from other people. If your child (or you) begins to get overwhelmed or cranky on Christmas morning, take a break. Go outside, have a snack or take a nap. The presents will still be there when you are ready to open them, even it is on December 26th. Jennifer Gregory is the mom of two kids and three dogs. She bakes a special casserole every year to eat before opening presents on Christmas morning.

One strategy is to open gifts from your immediate family on Christmas Eve and open presents from other family members (and Santa) on Christmas morning. To help keep the opened presents from getting lost, give each person a basket or laundry basket to put their present in after they open them. This is especially helpful if you are opening presents at someone else’s house and will need to bring them home. If your children will be writing thank you notes, you should also come up with a system to keep track of who gave them each present, such as keeping the tag with the present or keeping a list

Create Traditions That Don't Involve Presents

By creating family traditions that do not involve gift giving, you can help keep the focus of the day on your religious beliefs and on spending time together. Have a special food that your family eats every Christmas morning, such as a coffee cake from a local bakery or a homemade casserole that you make together on Christmas Eve. Some

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iDOCTOR

Not So Jolly at the Holidays

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by Amy Noles

is the season to be jolly”, or at least so goes the seasonal song we all know well. Unfortunately, for many people the holiday season, which kicks off with Thanksgiving and continues through New Year's, is anything but “merry and bright”. Depression may occur at any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the months of November and December may cause even those who are usually content, to experience loneliness and a lack of fulfillment. With shortening daylight hours and colder weather we get outside less, are exposed to less sun shine and may experience holiday stress. This time of year can trigger a bout of the blues or perhaps ignite a depression that has been smoldering under the surface for months.

Why Is Depression So Common During The Holidays?

There are several reasons why you may develop depression during the holidays including isolation, grief, or just plain being depressed.

Social Isolation

Social isolation is one of the biggest predictors of depression, especially during the holidays. Some people may have a small social circle or a lack opportunities for socialization. People who have feelings of disconnectedness often avoid social interactions at holiday time. Unfortunately, withdrawing can make the feelings of loneliness and symptoms of depression worse. These individuals may see other people spending time with friends and family, and ask themselves, "Why can't that be me?" or "Why is everyone else so much happier than I am?" One of the best ways to deal with social isolation is to reach out to friends or family for support. You can also talk to a therapist. They can help you figure out where your feelings come from and develop solutions to overcome them.

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Grieving During The Holidays

“While the symptoms are the same throughout the year, what could seem to be different are the moods of non-depressed people during this time of year,” Englert went on to say. “Because people typically get together more, are more hopeful and cheery compared to other times of the year, it may seem that someone suffering from depression could be experiencing even greater symptoms compared to those who surround them. It's important to remember it can be very lonely for some.”

“For those who have lost loved ones (no matter how recent the loss), it is understandable to miss these loved ones more during this time of year,” explained Katie Englert, owner of Compass Counseling in Paducah. “The Holidays are when most families come together from near and far, and if someone is missing from that gathering, the pain of the loss, can become closer. This is normal. It can be helpful to take time with the family and friends that are at these gatherings to remember those that have passed. This can bring comfort to the whole family. It can also be a time of thankfulness. We know that increasing gratitude decreases depression. Most people find it helpful to think about the things that they are thankful for past, present and future!”

Find Support

Most of us equivocate spending holidays with loved ones. Holidays mark the passage of time in our lives. They are part of the milestones we share with each other and they generally represent time spent with family. They bring meaning to certain days and we bring meaning back to them. But since holidays are for being with those we love the most, how on earth can anyone be expected to cope with them when a loved one has died? Holidays magnify the loss.

We All Need Support

The need for support may be the greatest during the holidays. Pretending you are “just fine” or that this time of year is no harder than any other may just not be the truth. If it wasn’t harder you probably wouldn’t be here. Rather than avoiding the feelings of grief, lean into them. Remember, it is not the grief you want to avoid, it is the pain. Grief is the way out of the pain.

Suicide Is Not Seasonal

The holidays can be stressful and many reference the old joke of "No wonder so many people kill themselves during the holidays!" as evidence that this time of year is the worst. However, according to the CDC, November and December are actually the months with the fewest suicides. The idea that suicides increase dramatically over the holidays is repeated so often that it is often accepted, and reported, as truth. It’s not clear why the suicide-holiday myth is so persistent. Perceptions about the holiday blues likely play a role, but statistics simply don’t support the connection.

Talk to your doctor if you are feeling sad for long periods of time. They can refer you to a mental health specialist. If your feelings of sadness during the holidays are accompanied by suicidal thoughts, do one of the following immediately: • • • •

Call 911. Go immediately to a hospital emergency room. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (1.800.273.8255).

Improve Your Mood

You can improve your mood by practicing self-care during the holidays. Eat a healthy diet, and maintain a regular sleep pattern and exercise program. As little as 30-minutes of cardiovascular exercise can provide an immediate mood boost similar to the effects of an antidepressant medication. Joining a support group where you talk to people with similar experiences to yours can also help. Have a safe, and thankful Holiday season. We hope its both “Merry and bright”.

Englert finds this to be true. “Although no studies prove to show that there is a spike in attempted or completed suicides during the holiday season, those suffering from depression, any time of year are at higher risk of suicide,” Englert told me. The idea that suicides increase dramatically over the holidays is repeated so often that it is often accepted, and reported, as truth. It’s not clear why the suicide-holiday myth is so persistent. Perceptions about the holiday blues likely play a role, but statistics simply don’t support the connection.

Is It Really Holiday Depression?

“From a symptom-based perspective there are no differences between experiencing depression during the holidays as opposed to any other month of the year,” said Englert. “Symptoms of depression can include depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure in daily activities, change in weight and/or sleep, fatigue, guilt, loss of concentration, or thoughts of suicide.”

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Annual Rotary District 6710 Speech Contest by Amy Noles willing hands, more caring hearts, and more bright minds to move our work forward. We’ll need clubs that are flexible, so that Rotary Service will be attractive to younger members, recent retirees, and working people. We’ll need to seek out new partnerships, opening ourselves to more collaborative relationships with other organizations.”

t's that time of year to announce the Annual Rotary District 6710 Speech Contest for Kentucky high school students. Although the actual contest events will be held in February through June 2017, it is time to start planning and working on speeches. District 6710 is essentially the western half of Kentucky, and then each competition is broken down by club. The Paducah Rotary Club will host its competition on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 4pm at McCracken County Public Library.

‘Rotary Serving Humanity’

The Rotary District 6710 Speech Contest started in 1994. Since its inception, the annual topic for the Speech Contest has been chosen by Rotary International President. This year, President John F. Germ announced this year's theme as Rotary Serving Humanity. This coming year Rotary is excited at the prospect of seeing its more than 20-year battle for the worldwide eradication of polio finally accomplished. “As we continue to work tirelessly toward our goal of worldwide polio eradication, we must also look beyond it,” states President Germ. “We are preparing to leverage this success into even greater successes to come. We know that if we want to see Rotary Serving Humanity even better in the years ahead, we’ll need more

“Every day that you serve in Rotary, you have the opportunity to change lives,” continued President Germ. “Everything you do matters; every good work makes the world better for us all. In this new Rotary year (July 2016 to July 2017), we all have a new chance to change the world for the better, through Rotary Serving Humanity.”

Serving Humanity in Speech

The District Speech Contest offers students an opportunity to speak on this meaningful topic, to sharpen their speaking skills, and to gain recognition in addition to monetary rewards. By participating in the contests, students will learn about Rotary, its history, and its worldwide mission. Students will also be presented with the potential of establishing a more meaningful relationship with Rotary through one of its Interact or Rotaract Clubs or through direct involvement with its local Rotary Club. Rotarians will benefit by having a club project that provides an opportunity for local high school students to showcase their talents and that contributes to the student’s continuing education. Club members learn more about Rotary and their local high schools and students. It’s just a good partnership for both club and student.

Win Scholarship Money!

This speech contest is open for all high school students, grades 9-12, who reside within this district’s service area, which is basically the western half of the state. Students are to prepare their speech by discussing this year’s theme or topic. This can be applied to the student’s personal observations and experiences, or to Rotary or other organizations who have similarly engaged, and had a significant impact on a local, national, or international level. Rotary does not have to be addressed to enter or to place in the contest. West Region Coordinator of the Paducah Rotary Club Tom Grassham encourages more students to take advantage of this opportunity. “A student stands to earn $2,200 if he/she wins at the district level,” he told me. “You do not have to be a Rotary member to participate in this

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competition. It’s open to all high school students in the western half of Kentucky.”

What's In The Speech?

Student contestants are to research and offer their own personal insights and perspectives on this year’s topic. Speeches may reference Rotary and/or its purpose and past accomplishments, but the real objective for each speech is for each contestant to address the topic on a personal level. What does this theme mean to each student and in what ways can they see it being fulfilled? No more than 20 words by someone else can be used without crediting the person of origin. Speeches are to be five to eight minutes long. Penalties are assessed if this time window is broken. Speeches are to be memorized. Using cards or written notes is not allowed at any contest level. Student scores will be penalized if not followed. There will be speeches at the club level and three advanced levels - Sectionals, Regionals and Finals. Prize values increase as the winners advance. The District Winner will have finished first at all four contest levels. The prizes are 1st place-$300, 2nd place-$200, and 3rd place-$100. The first place winner will advance to the Sectional Contest which will be announced at a future date.

Importance of Public Speaking

Communication is the backbone of society. It allows us to form connections, influence decisions, and motivate change. Without communication skills, the ability to progress in the working world and in life, itself, would be nearly impossible. Public speaking is one of the most important and most dreaded forms of communication. Glossophobia, or speech anxiety, is the most common fear people have across the globe. Throughout primary school, it is easy to be the student who sits in the back of the classroom and avoids raising his or her hand to dodge such situations. But in the working world, public speaking is a vital skill to have and to hone. It affects simple, everyday interactions between coworkers, bosses and employees, marketing professionals and clients, etc., and it can have an enormous impact on career paths and the level of success in any industry. “People write as they speak. Those who develop good speaking skills will write well too,” Grassham told me. “Speaking and writing well are synonymous with success.”

I Want To Know More!

Detailed questions may be directed to your local Rotary Club or to Tom Grassham by email at grassham@comcast.net or by phone at 270.443.3019. You can also call the Paducah Rotary Club at 270.442.3418 or email office@paducahrotary.org. For the latest contest information, students are encouraged to visit the web site at rotarydistrict6710.org and click on the Speech Contest tag. Here you can find speech contest packets to download. The web site will also track the contest as it progresses and posts contest rules, schedules, times, locations, prizes and reference links and materials that may be helpful to student contestants. Students and Speech Contest coaches are urged to check the Speech Contest Pages on the web site frequently as they prepare for the contest.

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iLEARN

WKCTC's President's Cup Academic Bowl by Sarah Ladd

very year since 2004, West Kentucky Community and Technical College has been hosting the President's Cup Academic Bowl. The Academic Bowl is an education based tournament that helps recognize High School students’ academic skills. The students take part in a series of invigorating competitions aimed at encouraging them to be responsible citizens and surpass “normal” scholastic expectations. This year will be a little different then past competitions, explained Gary Goodaker, Professor of Mathematics at WKCTC. There will be two division; open and small schools. The first 16 teams to turn in their registration forms will compete in the tournament, and all teams registering after them will compete as alternatives. Each school selects its team members from WKAA (West Kentucky Academic Association) and may enter up to three students in the cup. Also, new this year is that written assessments will have quick recall results. “This should add excitement to the end of our day,” said Goodaker.

"Academic competition allows talented students with specific interests to have an avenue to work beyond the basic core curriculum and have that knowledge rewarded."

More Than Just A Trophy

The Academic bowl is an important opportunity for academically talented students. Winners receive trophies, but it is about more than medals. “Academic competition allows talented students with specific interests to have an avenue to work beyond the basic core curriculum and have that knowledge rewarded,” explained Goodaker, “This puts them at a great advantage when starting their college studies.” Studies show that high school students who actively engage in more in depth studies and competitions are more likely to finish their college degree(s).

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A Quick Response

Each school will bring their own buzzers, a student to operate them, and an adult to serve as a judge or moderator. The teams will be read questions based on the subjects Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Arts/Humanities. Team’s buzz in with their answer. How quickly team responds greatly affects the outcome. Each student may take only one of the written assessments (from the five subjects listed above). The written assessments will contribute to the overall champion.

Get Ready!

The tournament will be held at the WKCTC campus on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Registration is from 8:15-9am in the Crounse Atrium and the tournaments will begin promptly at 9 am in Crounse Hall. There is a lunch break from 12:25-1:20pm. The award ceremony will be at 3 pm in Crounse 101. Winners will receive trophies, but the winning cup will remain at WKCTC with the champion’s names. Registration form and fee of $45 are due by January 4, 2017. Checks should be made payable to Kelley Vollmar (Treasurer) and mailed to: West Kentucky Academic Association at 1220 Eagles Way, Mayfield, KY 42066. For more information, contact Gary Goodaker at gary.goodaker@kctcs.edu.

Students should prepare for the intense competition by practicing quick recall material and determining which subject area they are most proficient at. This quick recall practice gives them time to adjust to the split-second thinking process of the tournament. Last year’s winners were Arts/Humanities: Hannah Newberry of McCracken County; Language Arts: James de Leon of MadisonvilleNorth Hopkins; Mathematics – Eric Mikulcik, Calloway County and Mingping Zheng, Madisonville-North Hopkins; Science – Martin Mikulcik, Calloway County and Ethan Brown, McCracken County; and Social Studies – Colton Edwards, Marshall County.

Get Involved!

The Presidents Academic Bowl is part of the regional competitions that feed into the state wide Governor’s Cup competition. The Governor’s Cup was founded in 1986 as a way to promote, reward and recognize outstanding academic achievement. Since then, over a quarter of a million students have taken part in the event. Governor’s Cup has become the state’s premier academic event, involving over 20,000 students, nearly 1200 schools, and thousands of coaches, administrators, parents and community leaders. Academic competition provides opportunities for our youth to learn important qualities such as being a responsible adult, teamwork, perseverance, and good sportsmanship. Parents should take steps to ensure this is an opportunity readily available to their child. Contact your local high schools for details; every school has differing rules for making the teams.

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So, You Think Fleas Are On Vacation? by Dr. LaNita Flanary, DVM

s you know, you know, fleas are prevalent in the United States - particularly in our area where humidity and temperatures are high. But you may not be aware that flea infestation can last well into the winter, even when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snow on the ground. People think their pets are safe during the colder months, but pets are susceptible to flea and tick infections at all times of the year. Most homes provide the perfect conditions for the flea life cycle to continue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in carpeting, on furniture and in the bedroom. Due to the large number of internal and external parasites and the high risk of pet infection, controlling parasites year-round is the most reliable way to ensure the highest level of health for your pet and wellbeing of your family. Year-round prevention is the most effective way to control cat and dog parasites and the diseases they can carry.

Great Winter Flea Hunt

Last year Merial, Last year Merial, the maker of Frontline, held a "Great Winter Flea Hunt." This study was conducted in veterinary clinics across the U.S., and showed that one in three cats, and one in seven dogs tested, had fleas in December, January, and February. It demonstrated that flea control is needed as immature flea stages continue to complete their development in the winter months. Warm, cozy homes are an ideal climate for all stages of the flea life cycle. Flea eggs, larvae, and pupae live in home environments including carpets and furniture. Garages are also an ideal winter hide-out for fleas.

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Protecting Your Pets

I recommend year-round use prescription flea medication for your pets. Most flea medicines that are commercially available consist of insecticides and insect growth regulators. These medications may not agree with all pets and have to be used in accordance with the vet's instructions. Since each pet is unique, I like to discuss the benefits of using any given commercial flea product on your dog or cat before decide which is best for them.

As a pet owner, it's best to find out the type of parasite infection your pet is suffering from before administering any drugs or topical solutions. The Right Kind of Medicine

As a pet owner it's best to find out the type of parasite infection your pet is suffering from before administering any drugs or topical solutions. Your vet can address the pet's unique needs and will prescribe these medications only after carefully evaluating the type

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and severity of infection present. Prescription drugs also work effectively to treat specific concerns. Since some over the counter products contain ingredients that treat two or more conditions like heartworm infections and ear mites, your pet may not benefit from the use of combination drugs and may require prescription medications.

Precautions

Regardless of the medication you're administering to your pet, you need to carefully read and follow package instructions to avoid overdose. Some dogs are hypersensitive to some of the active ingredients present in certain tablets and topical solutions. You should inform your vet of any known sensitivities so that the right medication is administered. Since all flea medications contain harsh active ingredients, it's best not to solely rely on medicines to treat flea infections. Use a multi-pronged approach to prevent flea infections from recurring and conduct routine vet checks to assess the dog's overall health. You may also have to treat other pets living in the same house, even if only one of them has an active flea infection.

Flea Facts Fleas present a health risk to your pets and your family. Fleas can carry and transmit several potential illnesses of importance to humans, including typhus and plague, and can transmit â&#x20AC;&#x153;cat scratch diseaseâ&#x20AC;? (infection with Bartonella) among cats who can then spread the disease to humans. Additionally, fleas serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect your pet and occasionally humans.

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Don't Hate Me Because My Christmas Shopping Is All Done... Not! by Rick Epstein

hen it comes to Christmas shopping, I’m not your typical man. I start 364 days early – on December 26. The morning after the big day, retailers are abruptly sick of the whole holiday thing and they will almost pay me to haul away their unsold wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and Christmas lights. And the gift items! They know that merchandise is going nowhere. Except home with me. For almost nothing. The sales clerks know what I’m up to, but there’s nothing they can do except hand over the goods, like sullen bank tellers filling a robber’s rucksack. And, for the rest of the year I keep my eye open for bargains and little treasures that will delight my loved ones. So, along about this time of year I’ve got beautiful gifts for every member of the family all wrapped and hidden away. Naturally, December is my favorite month. While everyone else is at the mall fighting for the last parking space, I’m home decking the halls and donning gay apparel.

Not...

Don’t hate me because I’m efficient! Hate me because I’m a liar. Yep, while I should’ve been out shopping, I’ve been sitting here at the keyboard, spinning a web of wishful fantasy.

Bargains?

We buy our wrapping paper when the kids sell it as a school fundraiser. The paper is gorgeous, but hideously expensive. It doesn’t even come in rolls; it’s folded up like silken handkerchiefs.

Christmas Lights?

If I had the energy to climb around on the roof installing them, I would use it to go into the bathroom and pick up the wet towels from the floor.

Gifts?

But my saddest lie of all was about the gifts. My daughters are 9, 13 and 16. The oldest and youngest have no idea what they’d like for Christmas, and the middle one, the girl with the champagne tastes, always knows. This year she wants a $450 electric guitar. (It cannot happen.) My wife has no wish list. She has a job and money, and when she wants something that we can afford, she buys it herself.

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wait for inspiration that seldom comes, then on Christmas Eve, I drag myself out to the mall and throw myself in. Because I don’t know what anyone wants, I usually buy things that I want them to want…if you get my drift. Last year was typical. I bought a baseball mitt for Wendy, my 9-yearold. Although not into athletics, Wendy is nimble and fit. She busies herself with bike, pogo-stick and scooter, so I thought I’d nudge her toward my own favorite sport. (But with her restless energy and high anxiety, baseball is only apprehensive waiting that is eventually rewarded by injury or disgrace.) For my big brother, I bought a real scimitar, a short, curved sword with a pirate look because I want us to be young and adventurous again. (He’s 52 with a wife, a child and a desk job at the State Department, but I pretend he’s a soldier of fortune.) For my wife, I braved the lingerie department of a big store to buy leopard skin underwear. (Not real skin, just printed cloth.) But she didn’t seem to understand the sexy-underwear concept. Instead of using it as special boudoir equipment, she treats it like regular underwear and wears it under sedate skirts and blouses when she goes to her job at the public library. Luckily for her, there have been no surprise underwear inspections on those days.

The 'Bulls-Eye'

So, now it’s holiday season again and it looks like there’ll be another desperate plunge into the marketplace. But something is wonderfully

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The sales clerks know what I'm up to, but there's nothing they can do except hand over the goods, like sullen bank tellers filling a robber's rucksack. different this year. I’m preparing one inspired gift that will hit the bull’s-eye. My big idea struck when I was watching a video of an old “Our Gang” episode in which one of the kids is walking around on stilts. That’s it! I’d make a pair of stilts for lively little Wendy! I bought lumber, hardware and a pint of purple paint and took them down into my cellar workshop. Not since the atomicbomb was developed in New Mexico, has a secret project had better security. Wendy never sets foot down there because of its population of spiders and hopping cave crickets. Stilt manufacture only requires sawing a few pieces of wood and drilling a few holes, so the job is almost done. The stilts just need a second coat of paint before I bolt on the foot-hold blocks. This little project buoys my spirits. It brightens my entire holiday outlook to know that on Christmas morning at least one child will be as happy as a baboon with boxful of bananas. (And, at least one woman will be as happy as a librarian with a new tiger-striped one-piece teddy.)

Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com

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Keep Your Cards Safe! by David Tindell, President of Tindell Tech

any of us recently received our new credit cards with the chips in them. Yeah it takes a little longer at checkout, but chip cards are probably sturdier than those magnetic strips that peel of and signatures that wear off. And anyway, social media keeps telling me that my bank account and money are much more secure… right? As a technology expert and someone who specializes in online security, I’m always interested in new technology that makes my credit cards and money harder to hack. Let’s face it, at this time of the year we’re all out there shopping away – both in stores and more a frequently, on line. We hand over that credit card number and our three digit security CVS number on the back like candy to a baby! So are these chip cards more secure? Well unfortunately they are not. You’re still in just as much risk of theft as you’ve always been.

The whole idea behind chip technology, security codes, signatures, etc, is to make it as difficult and time consuming as possible for a thief, or hacker, to use your card. A False Sense of Security

Over the years I’ve heard many misconceptions about how this whole credit card security thing actually works. For instance, that the four-digit pin system was designed by top security experts. How your signature is verified instantly by a sophisticated computer handwriting comparison program. That giving your zip code and an ID verification provides solid gold proof you are the actually card holder. Of course then your information gets sent to an underground bunker somewhere, gets consolidated and verified - and, only then is your card charged and your money released! No, I’m afraid that’s not how it works.

The Chip, The Code, The Signature...

The problem is that most of the hoops you jump through with credit card transactions are designed to give you a false sense of security so you’ll

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use the card. For example, we’ve been told that new chip is designed to be hack proof. But the technology dates back to 2012 and now, in 2016, it just takes a twenty-dollar piece of equipment and a laptop to break it. As for the rest of the methods used to “protect your money” – it’s hit and miss. When is the last time a cashier asked for a photo ID to make a purchase? Sadly, I can easily find your zip code through social media and your signature is never checked until a back charge is claimed.

Actually, Your Risk Is Low

By now I’m guessing many of you are wondering why you even use credit cards? Don’t panic just yet, the likelihood that someone will hack your card specifically is very low. Typically, attackers that do specific attacks won’t target an individual. The reason is, in security no one can ever promise someone 100% security. (No matter how much you paid for that high tech door knob and security someone can always come in through the window!)

Typically, if your card number had been stolen, it’s the bank that has an issue: The attackers have violated the bank security and they’ve stolen hundreds of credit cards instead of one. That makes much more sense for the attacker to do. Or conversely, the attacker will go after a high profit vulnerable business, which has a high return on investment.

Be A Smart User

Be smart when shopping with your cards this holiday season –and of course at any time of the year. Good rules of thumb are to make sure the bank alerts you to charges outside of a 150-mile radius of your home. For instance, when I travel, my bank requires me to alert them prior to me leaving. That way the system won’t reject the charge while I’m on vacation.

Making It Hard For Thieves

The whole idea behind chip technology, security codes, signatures etc., is to make it as difficult and time consuming as possible for a thief, or hacker, to use your card. This frustration and cost generally make it unappealing for high end attackers and they leave individuals alone.

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Set A Limit

Have a maximum one day limit that can only be surpassed with some sort of authorization you and your bank have arranged. For instance, when I’m doing a large purchase, I call my bank. They give me a 4-hour window to complete my purchase, and will only authorize the amount to the specific place I previously told them about.

Go Mobile

Use your bank’s mobile app or online banking options to check your account every day. Charges happen instantly, so it’s better to catch something within a day or two instead of 30 days later on your bank statement or worse.

Credit Cards Are Safer Than Cash

In today’s society, we need credit and debit cards. Used properly they’re a great benefit. They help prevent mugging, because attackers know you can just cancel the card. Credit card will help build your credit score, which in today’s society it’s very important. As with all great things, they too come with great responsibility. Just remember to be smart when using your cards to minimize your risk and live your life. In then end you’ll be OK if you’re responsible. Happy Holidays and have a blessed New Year!

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