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from the editor's kitchen... A Pilgrim's First Christmas

hankgiving is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s about the “f ” words I like to use – family, food and fellowship. I remember cooking my first Thanksgiving dinner over 38 years ago and, of course, we took a picture of the table spread with turkey and all the trimmings. I look pretty serious in that picture below and I remember it was a big deal that this was 'the pilgrim’s first Christmas’ if you will. You can probably tell by the hair and make-up that this was the 70’s and I had just arrived from London, England the previous August. I was still getting used to American culture and traditions. I didn’t really understand American football back then, but I was very interested in assimilating and becoming part of the great USA. It’s fun the share old pictures like this one.

That was quite a few years ago of course and I couldn’t’ have envisioned what I would be doing today - writing my 13th Thanksgiving editorial for Purchase Area Family Magazine. We’re proud of this November issue which contains our Holiday Shopping Guide. It’s filled with holiday cheer and lots of way to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. Be sure to visit our advertisers' open houses and don't forget to Shop Local! Remember, by the time you pick this up from your local business, school or doctor’s office there will be just over a month until C-day!

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Flanary Veterinary Clinic State-of-the-Art and Straight from the Heart ............................................................................ 8

Help at the Holidays Ways We Can Make a Difference .................................................. 47

iLearn: 2017 Study Abroad: Arriba, It's Cuba .......................... 1 2

iDoctor: Electronic Cigarettes Are They Harmful or Helpful? .................................................... 65

iHelp: It Take a Village Mentoring to Young Children in Western Kentucky ............. 1 4

iLearn: It's All About the Chemistry ............................................. 66

iPLAY: Ice, Ice, Baby Baptist Ice in the Expo ........................................................................ 1 6

iSupport: Honoring Our Veterans ................................................... 70

iLearn: Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Facing the Holidays After a Separation or Divorce ........... 1 8

iCook: So... You're Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner ...................................... 76

iPlay: A Capitol Christmas .............................................................................. 2 0 Calendar ............................................................................................................. 22 Holiday Shopping Guide Pullout ................................................. 35

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iLove It: Making Christmas Bright .................................................. 72

Advertiser's Index ....................................................................................... 8 1 Clip & Save ....................................................................................................... 82

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State-of-the-Art and Straight from the Heart by Karen Hammond

r. LaNita Flanary graces our cover this month with her three ‘fur-babies’, Pomeranian Fancy Foo Foo, Bermese Mountain dog Ellie and Beagle/Heeler mix Polly. She’s showing off her favorite place, Flanary Keepsake Farm; a working farm that she has been growing and decorating for years. We are very proud to feature Dr. Flanary this month as she has been a part of this magazine for over 12 years.

A Truly Local Vet

Dr. Flanary is truly a local veterinarian. She has owned and operated the Flanary Veterinary Clinic since 1997. LaNita is a western Kentucky native through and through. She was born and raised on her family farm in Paducah and attended Farley elementary school. She went to Reidland middle and high schools where she graduated Valedictorian. She earned several scholarships which allowed her to complete a pre-vet curriculum at Murray State University. As a junior she was accepted to Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. LaNita graduated summa cum laude in 1995. “I have loved animals since I was small child,” LaNita told me. “I grew up on a family farm where I had a pig that I named Mary Jane. I used to dress her up and feed her candy! I also had a bottle fed calf that I bought with my own money. I called her Precious. I don’t have children so my animals are my family,” she said laughing. LaNita still enjoys being with

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her menagerie of animals consisting of cows, chickens, pigs, rabbits, dogs, ducks, geese, and cats. For the past 19 years LaNita Flanary has been providing excellent veterinary for pets and animals from all over western Kentucky. Dr. Flanary works alongside Dr. Kimberly Rushing, an associate veterinarian who has helped her with this large and varied practice for the past four years. Rushing is originally from Clinton and like LaNita grew up on a farm. She attended Murray State University and graduated from Auburn Veterinary College in 2003.

"A pet is going to need health care just like any other member of the family." Personalized Care for Your Pets

Dr. Flanary understands how important your pet is to you. Flanary Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care in a friendly, knowledgeable and state-of-the-art facility. “We strive to give your pet personalized, caring attention along with excellent diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical techniques,” LaNita told me. “We are proud to offer wellness examinations geared towards

all phases of your pet’s life, from new puppy and kitten programs, to the special needs of senior pets. Our whole-life care philosophy reflects our belief in the importance of the bond between you, your pets and our entire staff.

Plan for Pet Health

“I want to remind your readers that a pet is going to need health care just like any other member of the family,” Flanary continued. “It’s something every pet owner should budget for. Healthy pets are more active, live longer, and provide the best companionship. Your pet needs health checkups and dental care on a regular basis and it will likely need help with an injury or illness during the course of its life time. For example, pedigree dogs and cats are susceptible to arthritis and other bone and joint problems.” “Thanks to modern medicine, new therapies and surgical treatments, our pets are living longer and longer,” Dr. Flanary told me. “But they also experience the same kinds of problems as older humans – dementia, tooth decay and incontinence.” Flanary Veterinary Clinic focuses on prevention of these types of problems as well as treatment when they occur. “Don’t forget that dogs and cats age at seven times the rate of humans,” Flanary explained. “Taking your pet to the vet once a year is like you seeing a doctor or dentist only once in seven years! I believe pets should have bi-yearly physical exams. They are the key to finding subtle changes before your pet becomes sick with a major problem.”

Diagnostics & Prevention

When you go to your doctor and have your annual physical you expect to get blood tests and other tests, so that they can check that your organs are all functioning properly. Dr. Flanary will probably order blood work as part of your pets physical or to help her diagnose an

illness. “Diagnostic tests are a window to look into a pet’s body and I feel strongly that they are very important,” explained Flanary. “The results can tell us what’s going on and help us catch problems much earlier. We also use digital radiology and ultrasonography, as well as EKG’s to help us. Dr. Flanary makes sure they are up to date with modern veterinary practices. “Nowadays we can send the digital x-rays to a radiologist through the computer and have the results read the same day,” she told me. “It’s the same for the EKG’s. Specialists such as veterinary cardiologists are just a click away!”

State-of-the-Art

Dr. Flanary is very proud of her state-of-the-art clinic which includes an operating room, dental area, radiology department, isolation ward and in house diagnostic lab. In the past couple of years the clinic has added laser therapy to the long list of state-of-the-art options at Flanary Veterinary Clinic. “Therapeutic lasers are amazing and help us treat a wide variety of conditions,” explained Dr. Flanary. “It reduces inflammation and healing time to such a great extent that we now routinely use it after a surgery. It’s also very helpful in our senior pets and eases arthritis symptoms, and pain.”

Common & Exotic

Flanary Veterinary Clinic treats pets of all kinds and types – from dogs and cats, to snakes and ferrets! “I once had to perform a C-section on a chinchilla,” LaNita told me. "I treat a lot of birds and reptiles, rabbits and even pot belly pigs. And, because I own over 50 of them, I’m also known locally as ‘the goat lady’!”

Flanary Keepsake Farm is a working farm that has been growing for years. It's festively decorated for Fall.

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Dr. Flanary is known in her community as "The Goat Lady".

Giving Back to the Community

This past September a local charity, Missing Bella, challenged Dr. Flanary to a Spay-A-Thon! They asked her to spay or neuter 100 dogs or cats in just five days! “I believe that responsible pet owners should spay or neuter their pets,” explained Dr. Flanary. “Our local shelters are full of cats and dogs that don’t have a home, and unfortunately, there are people who simply cannot afford the expense of spaying or neutering.” LaNita donated all her time and performed spay or neuter surgery on 101 pets in the course of a week! “I’m planning to do another Spay-athon next year,” she told me. Dr. Flanary is very close to her elderly parents who she helps care for. Unfortunately, her mom has been diagnosed with Senile Dementia. LaNita supports the Alzheimer’s Association through their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s which is held each October in Paducah.

Accepting New Patients

Flanary Veterinary Clinic is located at 200 Eagle Nest Drive, off Exit 11 in Paducah. For more information or to make an appointment for your pet’s care call 270.898.9738. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8am-6pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 8am-5pm, and Saturday 8amNoon. Appointments are preferred and emergencies are always considered a priority. Walk-ins are handles as time allows and dropoffs are welcomed. If you call after hours you will be connected to an emergency veterinarian on call. Flanary veterinary Clinic also has boarding kennels that are climate controlled, closely monitored and provide “spoiled rotten” hotel stays for your pet.

Bitsy Angel Fund It is a very sad day when Dr. Flanary has to put a client’s pet to sleep and as long as she has had a clinic LaNita have not charged for this service. In 2011 she had to put her much loved pet Bitsy to sleep and it really reinforced the pain that a pet owner feels when they lose a part of their family. Flanary created the Bitsy Angel Fund so that owners can contribute in the memory of a past pet or when the time comes to put a pet to sleep. All the proceeds raised help other pets live or live a better life by assisting those who can’t pay for their pet’s health care. “There is no better way to honor your pet or my Bitsy than to help another pet be able to live,” said LaNita. This article is paid advertising & the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.

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2017 Study Abroad Arriba! Its !

by Sarah Ladd

aint Augustine said, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." Are you looking to ‘turn some pages” and broaden your horizons? Have you wanted to visit the exotic city of Havana? This summer the ‘travel abroad’ program at WKCTC is headed to Cuba from May 14 - 22, 2017 to learn about the Cuban culture and is inviting western Kentucky residents to join the college students on the trip. This is the eighth study abroad program offered by the college, and WKCTC professor Pat Blaine is organizing the trip again this year. In years past the group has traveled to Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica and the beaches of Normandy. Cuba was selected this year because of the changes in travel restrictions to the island nation, its unique culture and heritage. This island nation is located west of Haiti and north of Jamaica and is the largest island in the Caribbean. It also has the most inhabitants with a population of over 11 million people. Cuba is known for its cigars, vintage American cars, beautiful beaches, Salsa and Casino dances and music, and baseball. Cuba is on a lot of people’s travel wish list!

Study Abroad Program

WKCTC study abroad trips are open to not only students, but also to faculty and community members. This mix provides a nice assortment of views from people of various careers, lifestyles, and ages. These expeditions may be used as educational trips and classes are available so that you can learn more about your travel destination and prepare for the trip. For anyone interested in learning about Cuba, this year’s class is SPA 115 – Culture of Cuba. The course can be taken for credit or audited, and travelers over 65 can apply to take the course as a Donovan scholar

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with waived tuition. The cost of tuition does apply in order to receive college credit.

What Does the Trip Entail?

Students and community members attending this trip will enjoy eight nights in specially selected hotels, breakfast every day, seven lunches, and six, three course dinners. You will be provided with a Cuban Visa and health insurance. Participants will visit scenic Old Havana and Cienfuegos, Ernest Hemmingway’s home, Trinidad’s rich landscape, and the Buena Vista Social Club, as well as other famous Havana sights. There will be a local Cuban guide as well as a multilingual director who will work together to ensure the travelers learn as much as possible about this attractive country. Travelers will meet with Cuban historians and artists to hear firsthand what day-to-day life in Cuba is like. They will get a firsthand working knowledge of the culture - not just great pictures to bring home. The travelers will also get to ride in an old steam train to visit Remedios, one of the oldest cities in Cuba. The tour will place great emphasis on art, history, cultural practices and beliefs. Travelers will meet Cuban students and citizens to learn from them what it’s like to live in this culturally rich island.

Two Departure Sites

Travelers can opt to purchase round-trip airline tickets out of Nashville when they enroll for the tour in order to stay with the larger group, or they can travel on their own to Miami to meet up with the group. After visiting Little Havana in Miami, the entire group will fly by charter plane to Havana, Cuba.

The trip begins with an orientation to the adventure ahead as well as an informal dinner so that everyone has a chance to become acquainted. The next day, you will arrive in Havana and from there will begin your tour Cuba. On day 8, there will be a farewell dinner and on day 9, travelers will arrive back in Miami. From Miami, everyone will travel separately back to their home.

These Trips Are Great!

“It's really rewarding,” says Vivian Harvey, a professor who went on a prior study abroad trip to Mexico. “I was surprised that even a program as short as one week, if well planned and well prepared for, can offer such a life changing experience for your students.” Student Jonathon Dunning, who went on the WWII tour of Europe, made the following comments about his experience: “Following (my professor) around on the tour gave me the opportunity to get additional information about each historical site and museum we visited, and it allowed me to observe how a professional historian analyzes the evidence of history provided at such places. As a current graduate student studying history, I cannot put into words how valuable this experience was for me to grow in my field. Going abroad is a worthwhile opportunity for every student.”

of the trip does not include any activities you may choose to do outside of the program, or for souvenirs you may wish to purchase. For WKCTC students, there are scholarships applications available by contacting Pat Blaine at pat.blaine@kctcs.edu or going to westkentucky. kctcs.edu. Additionally, a fundraising activity has been organized to assist with the cost. This fundraiser will be selling poinsettias this Christmas. The official deadline is February 1st, 2017, but anyone interested in participating is encouraged to sign up as early as possible because prices will go up the closer we get to this date. Interested parties may register at cubawithpatblaine.grouptoursite.com or by contacting Pat Blaine at 270-534-3207 or the email above.

Pat Blaine, the WKCTC Study Abroad coordinator, explained how these trips can benefit people, especially students. “Students who travel abroad develop a better understanding of different cultures as well as an understanding of a country’s history, art, architecture, and economy,” she told me. “They often learn new skill sets such as monetary exchange, how to use public transportation to move through a large city, and often, flying for the first time. Students return home with increased focus on their studies, knowing that there is a much larger world in which they can work and travel.”

When? How Much?

The dates for this year’s tour are May 14 - 22, 2017. The price of the trip is $4,389. Please note that this does not include the price of an airplane ticket. After a $450 deposit, monthly payments are available. The price

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It Takes a Village

Young Children in Western Kentucky

ovelist James Baldwin wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." School systems are finding out quickly that there are some children that get left behind in the educational world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not from lack of ability or intellect; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because they need more good role models in their lives.

by Amy Noles

There are several programs in our region that have been working to change this by providing mentoring opportunities in schools in high school, middle school, and even elementary schools. Looking for a way to contribute to our youth and future generations? How About volunteering for one of these amazing mentoring opportunities!

Community Challenges

None of our communities are immune from children facing challenges that affect their education and ability to learn. Most have their share of families facing absentee fathers, single or incarcerated parents, and children being raised by grandparents or foster parents. Add to that, challenges like poor school performance, behavior problems and self-esteem issues, children, regardless of parental situation, are in need of a means of intervention. Many communities have stepped up to these challenges and formed mentoring programs to support kids as they enter school and progress towards adulthood.

West Kentucky Mentoring Inc, in Murray

West Kentucky Mentoring Inc., in Murray, is one of those programs. Their vision is to provide mentoring relationships to children in western Kentucky in order to build people of character. They are a site-based one-to-one mentoring service for children ages 5 to 18. Most of their mentors visit the child at their school for one hour each week. Many of their mentors are Murray State University students. They enroll children in their program by referrals and parent requests. The children simply need to have an academic or social need. The volunteers are thoroughly vetted with a long interview, three reference checks and a nationwide background check for criminal or domestic offenses. In 1996, the challenges of some local students were brought to the attention of Murray State University, specifically Dr.

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Roger Weis and the Youth and Non-Profit Leadership Students. After much research and study, they came to the conclusion that the Murray area needed a “mentoring program.” Until July 2011 the agency was affiliated with the national organization Big Brothers Big Sisters but due to changes in the national organization, BBBS of West KY was dissolved. However, community need was still very much present. In August a group of individuals from various areas of leadership formed a new, local agency to provide the services under the name of West KY Mentoring Inc. For more information about how you can help in this initiative, call 270.761.5744, email wkym@murray-ky.net or visit volunteermurray.org.

Reading PALS Paducah

Reading PALS (Partners and Literacy Support) serve as mentors to local elementary or middle school students. Beginning in September of each year, every PAL is matched with an individual student and is expected to attend a weekly breakfast or lunch, and a reading session. By volunteering just one hour a week, this program is making a difference in a child’s life. Organizers believe that failure to acquire literacy skills in the early elementary grades can lead to many issues including poor academic outcomes, increased problematic behaviors, a higher probability of dropping out of school, limited employment opportunities, and a higher likelihood of living in poverty. This belief, topped with the fact that many of the children needed more effective role models in their life, formed this group. Reading PALS began in the fall of 2010 with one second grade class at McNabb Elementary school in Paducah and 21 volunteers. PALS is now in nine schools, in both Paducah City and McCracken County school districts. This program serves students from 1st - 7th grade. PALS is a testament to the commitment of its volunteers. 21 has grown to 140 volunteers and the original group of students are now 8th graders. The majority of them have had the same mentor from the time they began in 2nd grade. If you are interested in becoming a Reading PAL, call 270.442.4691 or visit unitedwaypaducah.org.

Mentoring in Graves County

The Graves County mentoring project currently has around 40 mentors paired with children at Symsonia Elementary school

and several others with Farmington and Lowes elementary. This is the fourth year for Symsonia, second for Farmington, and fourth for Lowes. Graves County Middle and Graves County High School both host mentoring programs and they just brought the program down to younger students. They believe the younger they pair students with a trusted adult, the more successful students will be. They also feel that it will help to ease the transition between middle and high school.

LEAD Academy

Graves County High School’s LEAD Academy also has a mentoring program for its students. This academy provides individualized attention and hands-on learning for students who struggle in the more traditional high school setting. Students chose the academy's name, an acronym for Leaders Excelling through Apprenticeships and Determination. The goal of the program is to offer everything they can to ensure student’s success. The Mentoring Group Project provides students the opportunity to be exposed to additional positive adult role models through planned meetings and activities. It is designed to give the students extra support during their crucial high school years. LEAD Academy teacher Stephanie Stanfill told me that this program is crucial to their students’ success. “They serve as academic coach,” explained Stanfill. “They provide basic needs as "gifts" when needed, and often serve as just someone to vent to and/or listen.” For more information on any of these mentoring opportunities, please call 270.328.2656 or visit graves.kyschools.us.

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ICE ICE, BABY! E by Amy Noles

ight years ago Paducah Parks Services began hosting an outdoor ice rink in downtown Paducah during the winter. The Paducah Ice Rink was open for three winters, 2008 – 2010, from early November to early January. It was so popular that the first year operation was extended until early February. Attendance for the 12-week period was 15,500. In 2009, the attendance was 11,627 for the 8-week period with 2010 bringing around 8,021 for eight weeks.

The ice rink was wildly popular but weather conditions made it difficult to keep the ice actually ice. A couple of warmer winters wreaked havoc on the rink conditions and it would certainly have lost money if it had been continued. Now we have the Paducah Convention and Expo Center; an indoor venue where weather conditions can be controlled. They are is very excited to announce the return of one of Paducah’s most popular events - ice skating!

It's Big & It's Inside

No more melting ice in the sun – this rink is inside Magic Ice, of Miami, Florida, will install a huge 60’x 120’ indoor ice skating rink in the Schroeder Expo Center. Installation will begin midNovember and the rink will be up and running through midJanuary. Baptist Health has graciously agreed to be the main sponsor of the rink, which has been named “Baptist Health Ice in the Expo.” The rink will open on November 19. Rates are $7 rink fee plus a $3 skate rental fee. While school is in session, the schedule will be Tuesday–Friday, 3-9pm, Saturdays, 10am-10pm, and Sundays, 1-10pm. While schools are out for winter break, the rink will be open Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10am - 10pm and Sundays, 1-10pm.

Can't Skate? Take a Lesson

As there isn’t a skating rink close to Paducah, many people don’t

know how to skate. No worries, the Expo Center will have skating lessons – definitely a great idea if, like me, you don’t want to spend more time on your rear end then on your skates! Basic single group lessons that include how to properly fall, to get up, to march in standing position and to march while moving will be $25. Private figure skating lessons will be given for $45 and include learning basics, jumps, swizzles, and backwards wiggles.

You Can Rent the Rink!

Besides offering skating hours for the public, the rink will host special events, such as character skates and figure skating lessons. You can book the rink for birthday parties, company parties as well as schools and church groups. Campbell told me that the Expo Center is also looking into collaborations with local business, schools, and churches to bring things like ice hockey to the rink.

A Community Project

The demand for ice skating rink since the city introduced it eight years ago has increased and the region as a whole has expressed interest in getting it back. “This project will be used as a marketing tool for our wonderful city,” said Michelle Campbell, Director of Sales & Marketing. “The ice skating rink is one of Paducah’s most popular holiday attractions," added Chuck Tate, director of operations for the Paducah Convention and Expo Center. “We feel this presents a great community partnership opportunity.” “Baptist Health is honored to sponsor this project as our gift to the region,” said hospital president William A. Brown. “This is a wonderful holiday and winter gathering place for families and friends, where they can enjoy the season and get some good exercise at the same time.”

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iLEARN

Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Facing the Holidays After a Separation or Divorce Submitted by DivorceCare/First Baptist Church, Paducah

uring the holiday season, we look around and see families happily shopping for gifts, couples holding hands through the mall, and people humming along to holiday songs. But if you’re going through a separation or divorce, the holiday sparkle has dimmed and holiday cheer may be a painful memory.

Hard-Hitting Emotions

It’s helpful to know what emotions are normal and expected for a person going through separation or divorce. Being aware of them can help you face these emotions when they come. You won’t be as surprised, and you’ll be better able to function even while experiencing the tough emotion. Two of the most hard-hitting emotions are loneliness and sadness. You may also experience anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, bitterness, anger, and depression. If you are dealing with any of those feelings, you are not alone. These are typical emotions when a marriage has come apart. Remember that you can face them and still move forward to find moments of joy during the heartache. “With the upcoming holidays, you’re entering a period of time when you’re probably going to experience the feeling of loss from your separation or divorce more powerfully than you’ve already experienced it,” explained psychologist Dr. Paul David Tripp. “But if you’ve taken time to think about what may be coming in the days ahead, you can be prepared for it.”

Be With People Who Help, Not Hinder

You need the support of family and friends this holiday season,

Grieving During the Holidays For people grieving the death of a loved one this holiday season, Lone Oak Baptist Church is offering a GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar on November 20, 2016 at 5pm, Room A101. Call the church office at 270.554.1441 or email lofbc@loneoakfbc.org for more information.

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but you will need to make wise choices regarding which of those people are going to be supportive and will help in a healthy manner. Unfortunately, some friends or family members will offer the wrong advice in an attempt to help you or cheer you up. They may encourage you to “get over it” and “have some fun.” Asking you to put aside your emotions and enter into a social scene that you aren’t ready for. Or, they may offer their own negative opinion of your former mate and fan the flames of bitterness, and anger when that’s not what will help you. “You want to be around friends who are going to build you up,” advised marriage and family counselor H. Norman Wright. “Friends who are going to listen and nurture you. Friends who are going to encourage you to find good, emotionally safe places. Protect yourself above all.” A safe place to find people who understand is through a divorce recovery support group. Such a group can provide you with friends who understand what you are going through and who can be a mutual support through this holiday season.

Have a Plan

You may wonder whether to try and keep the holidays the same as much as possible or whether to make a complete change. “I went into Thanksgiving without being prepared,” said Lesia. “For Christmas, I decided to do things differently so it would be something new to look forward to instead of dread.” Recognize from the start that this Thanksgiving and Christmas will be different. You cannot recreate past years, and forcing things to be the same will only magnify the differences. Once you understand this, then it’s time to start creating a plan.

"Surviving the Holidays" Seminar on November 12, 7-9pm DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays is a free event where you can learn practical, effective strategies to help you make it through the holidays. To register or find out more about DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays, call 270.442.2728 or email cchilds@fbcpaducah.org.

Your plan should be flexible, but thorough. If you have children, involve them and other family members in helping you build your holiday plan. This can be fun for everyone. Make a list of everything you typically do in preparation for the holidays. Take a look at that list. Then decide which of those items are too much to handle this year. Your energy level is likely lower as a result of the emotional toll of marital breakup, and your finances may be lower too. You might not have the energy to bake six dozen cookies this year; perhaps you can’t afford to buy gifts for the nieces and nephews; and you don’t need to hang all those holiday lights. Create a new, simplified list of things you’d like to do in preparation for the holidays.

List Parties and Family Get-Togethers

Write down times you typically get together with family, friends, coworkers, church friends, neighbors, etc. Decide ahead of time which of these gatherings you will attend, which you’ll decline and what to do about get-togethers that are no longer possible without your ex-spouse. If you spent past Thanksgivings at your in-laws’ house, make a plan as to what you’ll do instead this year. Think about the office Christmas party: maybe it isn’t a good scene if you are feeling vulnerable. If you have children who will be splitting the time between both parents, make sure you are prepared for the times you will be without the kids. Focus on things that you like to do, and plan to do them.

"You need the support of family and friends this holiday season." Traditions

Traditions may need to change or be revised: these include when and how you open presents, what you eat at holiday meals, songs that you play in the house, decorations, and anything you’ve done year after year that included your former spouse. You will want to maintain some traditions, but it’s also important to create new ones. This can be fun and it is a healthy practice for you. “Creating new traditions was really helpful,” said Monica, “because it gave me a way to celebrate what I do have instead of what I don’t have.” In order to be prepared for the coming holidays find a local support group or counselor where can learn what emotions to expect. It’s important to be around safe people who will encourage you in a way that’s healthy and where you learn to create a plan that suits your new situation.

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It's a Capitol Christmas

by Amy Noles

or almost 50 years, the U.S. Forest Service has provided the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to the nation. Each year a National Forest is chosen to provide the tree and this year the Payette National Forest has been selected. The 80–foot Engelmann Spruce will be cut on November 2 near McCall, Idaho and prepared for the 2,000-mile expedition to Washington D.C. Paducah’s proximity to two U.S. Forest Service areas, the Shawnee National Forest and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, has created the exciting opportunity for Paducah to host the tree during its long journey east. Paducah will welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for a celebration on November 21 and 22. “I am really looking forward to this event,” said Laura Oswald, Marketing Director of the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau. “It’s such an honor for Paducah to host the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and add our region’s spirit to the national celebration this November. The festivities surrounding the tree’s arrival at Noble Park will include crafts, holiday music and activities perfect for children and families.”

Walk the Festival of Lights

The Capital Christmas Tree is scheduled to arrive in Paducah on

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Monday, November 21 at 5:30pm. It will be located in Noble Park, at the parking lot next to the baseball fields. The 20th Annual Christmas in the Park light show will have its kickoff ceremony that evening. After the ceremony, attendees can participate in a one-of-a-kind opportunity to walk under the lights. Traffic will be closed to vehicles until 7pm while people who want to see the tree ‘up close and personal’ may travel by foot through the lights and past the visiting tree.

Activities, Music and More!

A free, family-friendly event, hosted by Paducah Parks Services, will take place when the tree arrives on Tuesday, November 22. Join the fun in Noble Park, Paducah between 9 and 11 am at the parking lot next to the baseball fields. A banner travels with the tree to Washington D.C. and you can sign it. The banner will be displayed as part of the holiday exhibit in our nation’s capital. Activities include a visit from Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl, in addition to Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo opportunities with the official tree will be provided by the Forest Service, along with nature stations and commemorative souvenirs. Holiday music will be provided by area school groups. Additional fun things happening that day include viewing the Idaho Potato Truck, bigidahopotato.com, interpretive displays

about the US Forest Service and information from event sponsors, Adopt-A-Tree. There will be nature stations to teach students and attendees about trees and wildlife. School classes can decorate their own cedar tree with pre-made ornaments there will be a lot going on!

Pre-Register Your Class Today!

The Paducah Parks Department has invited local elementary schools to bring their students to this event. For planning logistics classes should pre-register. For more information or to RSVP, contact Taylor Morsching at Paducah Parks Services by email at tmorsching@paducahky.gov or by phone at 270.444.1331. It has taken a lot of community support to make this event possible. Community and regional partners hosting the event include Choose Outdoors, Friends of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Paducah Bank, Paducah Civic Beautification Board, Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau, Paducah Parks Services, Paducah Power System, Shawnee National Forest and USDA Forest Service.

The Tradition of the Capitol Tree

The tradition of the Capitol Christmas Tree, or “The People’s Tree,” began in 1964 when Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John W. McCormack (D-MA) placed a live Christmas tree on the Capitol lawn. This tree lived three years before succumbing to wind and root damage. In 1970, the Capitol Architect asked the U.S. Forest Service to provide a Christmas tree. Since then, a different national forest has been chosen each year to provide “The People’s Tree.” In addition to providing the tree to the U.S Capitol grounds, thousands of ornaments created by school-children across Idaho will decorate the tree, and 60 to 70 small companion trees in federal government offices in Washington D.C. The Payette National Forest has been working with local artists and a variety of organizations throughout Idaho to develop prototypes of ornaments, with a “re-use and recycle” theme encouraged in the development. Over 8,000 handmade ornaments representing the state symbols of Idaho will be made by Idahoans to appear on the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. After arriving in Washington, D.C. the tree lighting is expected to occur in early December. The exact date will be determined by the U. S. Speaker of the House of Representatives, and is likely to be broadcast on C-SPAN. Learn more and track the tree along its route at capitolchristmastree.com. For more information on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree event in Paducah, contact the Paducah Parks Department at 270.444.8508.

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The Salvation Army Bell Ringing Orientation Training 10am 2990 Trimble Street, Paducah @SalvationArmyPaducah 270.442.2198 The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for Holiday Bell Ringing in front of local businesses. FREE WKCTC Open House 9am-2pm West Kentucky Community & Technical College westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3302 Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the WKCTC campus through various sessions throughout the day that include program demonstrations by faculty, classroom observations, and one-on-one time with faculty and staff to answer questions about the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and services. WKCTC representatives will be available to help individuals visit various open house locations. Spiritual Uses of Essential Oils 6-7pm Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to instantly soothe or enliven. They are also known for their health supporting, spiritually and emotionally uplifting properties. This intro class explores the spiritual uses of essential oils. You will leave with recipes and samples to use in your own spiritual practices.

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Holiday Open House 9am-6pm Paducah Shooter's Supply paducahshooters.com 270.443.3758 Register to win an adult or child's hunting outfit. Sales on most hunting apparel. Zombie Glow Run/Walk 5K 7-8pm Lee S. Jones Park, Eddyville leesj.com 270.388.5297 Make plans to join us for a fun nighttime glow run/walk event supporting the Lady Lyons Softball Team! Come dressed as a zombie (or not!) and prepare to get spooked by our zombie softball players as you run or walk along our paved course! Register locally at Akridge's or Lake Barkley Crossfit, or online on Active.com.

SATURDAY

Holiday Open House 9am-5pm paducahshooters.com See November 4th description.

Paducah Shooter's Supply 270.443.3758

Fall Wild Game Dinner 12-8pm Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park parks.ky.gov 800.325.0146 Meal includes carved bison steamship round with horseradish cream, BBQ bison brisket, smoked wild boar, cornmeal-dusted catfish, venison meatloaf w/ chipotle-raspberry ketchup, southern fried chicken, duck tenderloin marsala, Cajun frog legs, fried bluegill, bison chili, plus multiple side items and deserts.

FREE Japanese Food Demonstration 1:30-3pm Calloway Co. Public Library callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 The presentation will be presented by Airi Yamamoto, Coordinator of Japan Outreach Initiative Program at Murray State University and will feature a demonstration of the preparation of Maki (roll) Sushi. Participants will also enjoy a short introduction to Japan and Japanese Culture. Designed for adults who are age 18 and older. Space is limited, and registration is required.

FREE Hope & Glory: The Art of Inclusion Community Book Discussion 2-3:30pm Calloway Co. Public Library Meeting Room callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 Readers of the international best-seller, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," are invited to discuss the novel that has sold more than 2.6 million copies.

Pack the Movie Day 1:30-7pm Princess Theatres of Mayfield princessofmayfield.com 270.443.3758 Our community wants to save our theater and we need business to be booming on this particular day! Showing The Trolls and Dr. Strange. Our town needs to move forward and losing our theater will be going backwards. Tell your friends and load up the car. Bring your kiddos for Dinner with Disney at Snappy Tomato (10% of profits to the Princess Theatre.

FREE Zumba Gold Series 6-6:45pm Calloway Co. Public Library callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 Zumba Gold is a low-impact Zumba class that focuses on core and balance created for people who are new to Zumba, those recovering from an injury, people who have physical limitations of any kind, or anyone who would like a fun, exciting, Latin-inspired, funky 45-minute workout! Zumba Gold incorporates the same music and dance rhythms as regular Zumba classes. Classes are taught by Licensed Zumba Gold Instructor Janice Thomasson. Registration required.

FREE Bully Defense Workshop 3-4:30pm Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy threeriversacademy.com 270.564.5804 Equip your child with confidence! Donations accepted. PSO Concert: Copland, Clarinet & Brahms 7:30pm paducahsymphony.org

The Carson Center 270.444.0065

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Downtown Paducah Holiday Open Houses 12-5pm Downtown Paducah paducahmainstreet.org 270.444.8690 Come Join the businesses of Downtown Historic Paducah for their 2016 Holiday Open House- There will be special treats, fun, specials at restaurants and lots of great shopping to kick off your holiday season. Holiday Open House 9am-4pm The Rustic Thread @therusticthread 270.415.5909 Exclusive holiday items will be available, including home decor, clothing and accessories.

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FREE Book Binding Workshop 9am-Noon Calloway Co. Public Library callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 In this workshop participants will learn basic principles of bookbinding as well as more complex bookbinding techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to use the techniques, creating a blank book structure during the workshop. The class will be structured to accommodate participants with or without bookbinding experience and all materials will be provided. Designed for adults 18 and older. Space is limited and registration is required. Snowman Table Runner Class 11am-3pm Must Stitch Emporium facebook.com/events/1966295713597220 270.709.3331 Learn to make a fun winter appliquĂŠ table runner. Call to register. FREE Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative 5:30-8pm WKCTC Emerging Technology Center paducahchamber.org 270.443.1746 Girls 5th through high school are invited to this hands-on event to learn more about educational choices in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Dr. Barbara Bowers will be keynote speaker. There will be other speakers, activities and demonstrations. Door Prizes to win and food will be served.

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McCracken County Ducks Unlimited Dinner 5:30-9pm Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center ducks.org 270.408.1346 Come celebrate a fun evening featuring great food, exclusive Ducks Unlimited merchandise, and your close friends as we raise funds to benefit and conserve critical waterfowl and wetland habitat. Also feature an exciting live auction, a silent auction, and great raffle prizes! FREE Fall Lounging with Literacy Event 6-7pm Calloway Co. Public Library callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 Read, meet and greet with your favorite book characters! Bring a blanket, pillow, sleeping bag and your favorite stuffed animal and enjoy a fun-filled evening of books, stories and fun activities. All children will receive a photo with a book character and a free book. Ages 2 through 3rd grade. FREE Evening Upstairs: Faces of Paducah's Greats & Not So Greats 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2151 Avid collector/historian B.J. Summers will provide a unique presentation that will discuss : early Paducah businesses, leaders who aided in the development of Paducah and significant landmarks from pre-Civil war to the 1950's.

The Pajama Game 7pm Graves County High School graves.k12.ky.us 270.970.3416 $6 for adults. $3 for students. For more information, email Casey Jones at casey.jones@graves.kyschools.us A Midsummer Night's Dream 7:30pm McCracken County High School gomccracken.com 270.538.4300 McCracken County High School presents A Midsummer Night's Dream where human and fairy worlds collide in this comedy and romance by William Shakespeare. Tickets available online or at the door. Neil Simon's The Odd Couple 7:30pm Market House Theatre markethousetheatre.org 270.444.6828 The Tony Award-winning classic comedy The Odd Couple, written by Neil Simon. Featuring the beloved characters of the slob Oscar Madison and neat-freak Felix Unger, The Odd Couple is born as the two very different men agree to share an apartment with hilarious results. By Neil Simon.

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Veterans Day Parade 11am Dolly McNutt Plaze-South 6th St., Paducah PaducahKY.gov 270.444.8508 Come support the local veterans at this yearly parade. Opening ceremonies begin at 10:15am. Christmas Open House 9am-5pm Troutt Old Time General Store & Market trouttoldtimegeneralstoreandmarket.com 270.443.0858 The store will be all decked out with Christmas decorations ready to celebrate everyone's favorite time of year! Enjoy LOTS of Christmas food samples, special sales, unique gift items, home decor and much more! Be sure to put your name in for the drawings while you are here!! Troutt Old Time General Store and Market wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! MSU's Annual Art Auction 4-8pm The Clara M. Eagle Gallery murraystate.edu 270.809.6734 Featuring works of art from faculty, students, alumni, and local artists. The auction is the primary fundraising event to provide art students with scholarships. This year, they will have live music, hors d'oeurves and a cash bar to accompany the festivities.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream 7:30pm gomccracken.com See November 10th description.

McCracken County High School 270.538.4300

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple 7:30pm markethousetheatre.org See November 10th description.

Market House Theatre 270.444.6828

SATURDAY

FREE Little Miracles Boot Camp Class 9am-5pm Lourdes Hospital elourdes.com/littlemiraclesclasses 270.442.2243 Expecting parents receive a crash course in caring for their new baby. Pisgah Point Shoreline Cleanup 9-11:30am Land Between the Lakes friendsoflbl.org 800.525.7077 Join us for a cleanup along our shoreline at Pisgah Point backcountry camping area. These locations collect a lot of trash from the rising lake levels and need to be picked up annually. If you are looking for a fulfilling day of saving the Earth one piece of trash at a time this is the event for you. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle and snacks. Trash bags, water to refill with and bug spray will be provided. Call 270-924-2007 or email volunteer@friendsoflbl.org to sign up. Annual Holiday Bazaar 9am-1pm McCracken Co. Extension Office mccracken.ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 Join us for our annual bazaar. Vendors include Mary Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef, and RADA Cutlery. Choose from unique items such as essential oils, dip mixes, flavorings and extracts, Homemaker Cookbooks, baked goods, handmade crafts, note cards and stocking stuffers... just to name a few.

Bring your own crystal point to wrap or select one from our large inventory for a few dollars more. 2016 Masquerade Girls' Conference 10am-4pm Paducah McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center truebeautyconference.wordpress.com/2016-conference 270.408.1346 A conference for 8th-12th grade girls about identity, authenticity, and finding freedom to ditch the mask. Why are we sometimes afraid to be who we really are? Why is it easier to hide than be brave? What should we do about it? How do we ditch the mask and present the realest version of ourselves? Equips each girl with the necessary tools to find their security and identity in the only person able to satisfy every longing of their heartâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jesus Christ. Registration required. MSU Football 5pm Murray State University goracers.com 270.809.3000 Murray State University versus Jacksonville State. The Pajama Game 2:30pm & 7pm graves.k12.ky.us See November 10th description.

Graves County High School 270.970.3416

60th Anniversary Telethon of Stars 6:30pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Benefiting of handicapped children & adults served by TLC in Southern Illinois, the UTM Infant Stimulation Program in Martin Tennessee and by Easter Seals West Kentucky. Headlining this year is Phil Vassar, the ultimate Entertainer with 26 Top 40 songs, 15 Top 10 songs, 10

Christmas Open House 9am-3pm Troutt Old Time General Store & Market trouttoldtimegeneralstoreandmarket.com 270.443.0858 See November 11th description. TDR Christmas Open House 9am-4pm The Dirt Road @dirtroadboutique 270.564.1890 Giveaways every hour, including a Fit Bit for one lucky customer! Free Christmas T-shirt for the first 100 customers with a minumum of a $50 purchase. Super Magical Day 10am-Noon Livingston Central High School livingston.k12.ky.us 270.928.2065 Sponsored by the Livingston Central FBLA. Bring your princesses for a Princess Party, or your little heroes in training for the Superhero School. Tickets available in advance or at the door. For more information, email leigh.choat@livingston.kyschools.us Crystal Wire Wrap with Beads 10-11am Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Create a unique and lovely gift sure to please for years to come. Learn simple wire wrap techniques incorporating beads to capture your healing crystal. Turn your treasure into a wearable pendant. Tuition Includes instruction, tools, materials for wrapping and some beads.

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Number one songs and 8 Albums. Lauren Alaina - Season 10 Runnerup on American Idol. Seen regularly on The Grand Ole Opry and is one of CMT's "Next Women of Country". And Steve Hornbeak & the Mainstreet Players from Southern Illinois. Steve is currently playing keyboards and performing with Richard Marx and Felix Cavaliere's Rascals. Steve formally toured with Lee Greenwood and Faith Hill. The pre-taped 2 hour Telethon of Stars Gospel Concert airs Sunday November 13th at 6am on WPSD Local 6 and will also be streamed LIVE on the Internet. FREE DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays 7-9pm First Baptist Church, Paducah divorcecare.org 270.442.2728 When a marriage ends, the holiday season can be especially painful. This seminar helps participants prepare for the holidys and even discover hope for the future. Reservations required and can be made by calling or visiting fbcpaducah.org. A Midsummer Night's Dream 7:30pm gomccracken.com See November 10th description.

McCracken County High School 270.538.4300

Neil Simon's The Odd Couple 7:30pm markethousetheatre.org See November 10th description.

Market House Theatre 270.444.6828

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FREE Pirate Parrrrrty! 2-4pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pARRRty! Young pirates and mermaids are invited to the second floor where their adventure begins. Make your own telescope, put a message in a bottle, and visit our tattoo parlor! Magical Twists will be here making balloon creations and we will have games, refreshments, and door prizes. We will have a treasure trove of photo ops, so costumes are encouraged. Chart your course for the Library where a bounty of fun awaits you!

MSU Women's Basketball 6pm Murray State University goracers.com 270.809.3000 Murray State womens basketball versus Alabama A&M. FREE A Place to Belong 5-7pm Marshall Co. Public Library marshallcolibrary.org 270.527.9969 Join us for an evening devoted to adoption. Special guest Molly McCaffrey, author of You Belong to Us, will discuss her book as well as join in on a panel discussion. Ms. Beth will be hosting a special Story Hour program for children ages 1-10 so their parents may attend. Registration is required by November 9, so we can ensure there is enough craft supplies and food for all the children attending.

TUESDAY

Viking Kindergarten Sneak Peak 8am & 12pm St. Mary Elementary School smss.org 270.442.1681 Interested in enrolling your child in our kindergarten? Join us for one of these times and observe a kindergarten class in action. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes. Call for more information. The Best of Brunch 10am West Kentucky Rural Electric Coop Corp. ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 This is a brunch cooking class. Please call five days before the class if you would like to attend. Presented by the Purchase Area Master Food Volunteers. Auras - Learn How To See Them 6-7pm Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Learn simple techniques to actually see auras with your own eyes. We often have an Angel show up for the class to see! Anyone can do it with instruction and a little practice. Fascinating, fun and useful. B - The Underwater Bubble Show 6:30pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Imagine being immersed in an underwater fantasy world. Suddenly your senses are flooded as colors and bubbles surround you. Inspired by the famous Canadian troupe Cirque du Soleil, B-The Underwater Bubble Show is a lavish musical production rich in stage effects. Meet Mr. B along with his underwater "inhabitants" (seahorses, dragon fish,

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starfish, mermaids), as you take an imaginary journey through the deep blue sea. FREE MSU's ROOTS 7 Music Concert 7:30-9:30pm Lovett Auditorium murraystate.edu/lovett 270.809.5577 This year MSU's ROOTS 7 Music Concert will feature original swing, blues, and jazz by Nashville's Derek Hoke and the award-winning contemporary bluegrass from the legendary guitarist the Kenny and Amanda Smith Band. Requesting canned goods for Need Line.

THURSDAY

FREE Paducah Young Professionals Network Holiday Kickoff 12-1pm Walker Hall Events Center paducahchamber.org 270.443.1746 Kick off the holiday's with Paducah Young Professionals Network. We will be having an ugly holiday sweater contest! FREE Tips to Plan for the Future 4pm Morningside of Paducah paducahchamber.org 270.534.9173 Stop by and discover tips to plan for your retirement. J Mark DeSantis, VP of Wealth Management at UBS Finacial Services, will discuss asset allocation and total portfolio management with a focus on retirement income planning. Learn Hidden secrets and under-used benefits available to help you pay for senior care, enjoy a tour of our beautiful community, and see what benefits are available to you. Call to RSVP.

Paint & Sip Night 6-9pm Fancy Farms Winery & Vineyard @FFVandW 270.623.8787 A relaxing night of art and wine! You are going to paint a picture of Saint Nicholas! This is just in time to start decorating for the holidays. They encourage you to bring snacks if you choose and additional wine will be available for purchase! You may purchase by the glass, the bottle or even the case. The Best of Brunch 6pm Carlisle Co. Cooperative Extension ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 This is a brunch cooking class. Please call five days before the class if you would like to attend. Presented by the Purchase Area Master Food Volunteers. Neil Simon's The Odd Couple 7:30pm Market House Theatre markethousetheatre.org 270.444.6828 See November 10th description.

FRIDAY

Engineering with Minecraft 5-7pm WKCTC Emerging Technology Center westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3335 Grades 1-5 learn the basics of the engineering design process by using Minecraft Legos to create their own Minecraft creation, dissect a creeper, touch real Minecraft rocks, and more. Light snack provided. Room 140.

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BIG Laughs for a BIG Cause 6:30-9pm Robert Cherry Civic Center eventbrite.com/e/sue-duffield-tickets-28288441490 270.564.9010 Benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Paducah - an extraordinary night of comedy, fun, desserts, chocolate bar, cake auction and entertainment with humorist/singer/songwriter, Sue Duffield, of Hendersonville, Tennessee. Proceeds will benefit the MS Society of Paducah, KY. Get your reservations in early! This event will sell out quickly. Neil Simon's The Odd Couple 7:30pm markethousetheatre.org See November 10th description.

Market House Theatre 270.444.6828

SATURDAY

MSU Dressage Classic 8am-5pm @murraydressageclub FREE 2016 Arts, Crafts, Book Fair 8:30am 270.653.4379 Many vendors will be available.

MSU Equine Center 270.809.7030 KY Great River Road, Clinton

Birmingham Ferry Shoreline Cleanup 9-11:30am Land Between the Lakes friendsoflbl.org 800.525.7077 Join us for a cleanup along our shoreline at Birmingham Ferry backcountry camping area. These locations collect a lot of trash from the rising lake levels and need to be picked up annually. If you are looking for a fulfilling day of saving the Earth one piece of trash at a time this is the event for you. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle and snacks. Trash bags, water to refill with and bug spray will be provided. FREE Easter Seals Adult Center Holiday Bazaar 9am-5pm Easter Seals of West KY: Adult Services Center easterseals.com/westkentucky 270.443.1200 Enjoy food, crafts, home decor, jewelry and many more vendors while checking friends and family off of your Christmas list. Photos with Santa and face painting for children! This event provides fun for the entire family!

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The Best of Brunch 10am McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 This is a brunch cooking class. Please call five days before the class if you would like to attend. Presented by the Purchase Area Master Food Volunteers. Guardian Angels 10-11am Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Are they real? Do you have one? Everyone has a story or two about avoiding a disaster in their life that can only be explained by Divine intervention. Learn simple ways to communicate with and call in your Guardian Angels. 33rd Annual Bikers Toy Run 12-7pm 1927 Irvin Cobb Drive, Paducah facebook.com/events/146735309123641 The Bikers Toy Run benefits the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, who in turn distributs all proceeds to abused and neglected children in 9 western Kentucky counties. Everyone welcome. FREE A Day of Healing: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 4-6pm Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavillion afsp.org/survivor_day/paducah-ky 270.444.2444 A community event for survivors of suicide loss. Survivor Day is the only day a year when people affected by suicide gather to find comfort and gain understanding through support. Dashing Through the Snow 5K and Fun Run 4-9pm @mikemillerpark For more information, visit active.com.

Mike Miller Park 270.527.5284

Christmas Open House Extravaganza 4-9pm Howard Residence, 4040 Primrose Place foundation.mercy.com/paducah.aspx 270.559.6925 Private Christmas tour at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Howard to raise money for Lourdes Women's Center. No on site parking. Parking available at Westwood Hills courtesy Steve Mills Construction. Shuttle provided. Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Proceeds go to Lourdes Foundation/Lourdes Women's Center.

Milner & Orr Funeral Home Remembrance Service 6-7pm First Christian Church, Paducah milnerandorr.com 270.534.4200 Remembering your loved ones lost during our 20th Annual Memorial Service. Come share in the beautiful music, inspirational message and candlelight ceremony that will bring encouragement and hope during this holiday season. Rivertown Reading Series Dave Harrity and Britton Shurley 7-8:30pm Bricolage Art Collective facebook.com/events/342463036097793 270.538.9625 Dave Harrity is the author of three books. His most recent are These Intricacies and Our Father in the Year of the Wolf. Harrity was the recipient of an Emerging Artist Award from the Kentucky Arts Council and a William Alexander II and Lisa Percy Fellowship recepient from the Rivendell Writers' Colony. Britton Shurley is a poet and has also received an Emerging Artist Awards from the Kentucky Arts Council in both 2011 and 2017. Maker Space Monthly 10am-Noon WKCTC Emerging Technology Center westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3335 Students will be provided resources that facilitate them going through the design process of engineering while practicing the scientific method associated with the sciences. They will walk through some pre-designed projects the first month but will be challenged to develop their own once they learn the resources provided in this

makerspace. Sample of resources: Makey Makey Kits (Go to YouTube and type “Makey Makey – An Invention Kit for Everyone”), Brick Pi Robots, Lego Robotics Kits, and more. Neil Simon's The Odd Couple 7:30pm markethousetheatre.org See November 10th description.

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Market House Theatre 270.444.6828

MSU Women's Basketball 2pm Murray State University goracers.com 270.809.3000 Murray State womens basketball versus UNC Greensboro.

Compass Counseling New Location Open 2204 Kentucky Ave., Paducah compasspaducah.com First day at our new office on Kentucky Avenue!

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Empty Bowls Project Throw-A-Thon 5-8pm 519 N. 7th Street, Paducah @emptybowlspaducah 270.908.0090 or 518.858.9796 Adults: 1700 bowls are needed for this fundraiser and you can help by throwing some clay at this event. No experience required. Bring your smile and we'll take care of the rest.

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Visits Paducah 9-11am Noble Park paducahky.gov 270.444.8508 The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be making a stop in Paducah as it makes its way from Payette National Forest in Idaho to the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. See the article on page 20 for more details. MSU Women's Basketball 6pm Murray State University goracers.com 270.809.3000 Murray State womens basketball versus Lipscomb.

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FREE Christmas in the Park 5pm Mike Miller County Park marshallcountyparks.com 270.527.5284 The first day of Christmas light display throughout the park. Lights will be up through the end of the year. FREE Christmas in the Park Holiday Light Display 6pm Mike Miller County Park paducahky.gov/noble-park 270.575.4000 The first day of Christmas light display throughout the park. Canned donations accepted. Lights will be up through the end of the year.

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Small Business Saturday 8am Paducah Main Street paducahmainstreet.org 270.444.8690 Help support all the local business of Paducah with this special day of holiday shopping. Most area businesses offer specials that you won't want to miss. Holiday Open House 9:30am-5:30pm ibkshop.biz Stop by for refreshments, holiday gift items.

Itty Bitty Knitty Shop 270.709.3270

Holiday Craft Fair 10am-5pm Robert Cherry Civic Center paducah.travel/listings/robert-cherry-civic-center/1374 270.444.8508 Holiday Market is an indoor market with talented vendors who specialize in creating unique items, re-purposing the old, and selling their products. Think Big, Shop Small 10am-5pm symphonysupply.com

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Symphony Supply 270.443.9800

Cirque Dreams Holidaze 6pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Be amazed by this holiday spectacle with over 300 costumes, 20 acts and 30 artists from every corner of the globe. Many of these acts have been featured on Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent and similar TV shows in other countries making Cirque Dreams Holidaze the greatest variety show on the planet! Witness snowmen, penguins, angels, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, ornaments and of course Santa; with soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, elaborate production numbers, imaginative costumes, illusions and more. The show also celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with singers, original music and seasonal favorites all performed in a winter wonderland of amazement.

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It's a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theater 7:30pm Clemens Fine Arts Center focus.westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3212 The classic holiday movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, is being brought to life with a new twist on the Clemens stage. The hilarious 1940s “live broadcast” of the beloved film is a fresh new adaptation set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre on a cold, snowy winter night. Due to the blizzard, the professional voice actors are unable to get through, but the show must go on — so a small but intrepid band of employees manage to create the dozens of movie characters and scenes using just their voices and a sound effects table. Your holiday season is sure to be wonderful with this show!

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 Quilt As Desired through FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Here & There: Works by the Manhattan Quilt Guild. THROUGH NOVEMBER 15 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 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 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.

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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 Community Service Prayer & Unity NOVEMBER 2 6pm Community Thanksgiving Celebration Workshop NOVEMBER 9 6pm Community Service of Healing NOVEMBER 16 6pm Advent Walk NOVEMBER 27 4-6pm Walk begins at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and ends at Washington Street Baptist where a reception will follow. 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 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 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 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 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; 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; MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am–4pm. Child care is provided in the nursery during Sunday morning services. 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

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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 Advent Walk NOVEMBER 27 4-6pm Walk begins at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and ends at Washington Street Baptist where a reception will follow. 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 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 7:30am & 9:45am; 8 Christian Formation 11:15am; WEDNESDAY Centering Prayer 8am; Bible Study 10:30am; Holy Eucharist 12pm Advent Walk NOVEMBER 27 4-6pm Walk begins at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and ends at Washington Street Baptist where a reception will follow. 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

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6pm; Middle/High School, 6–8pm; Divorce Care 6:30pm Freedom Tour: Celebrate the Season NOVEMBER 21 6-9pm 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 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 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

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Paducah Shooter's Supply Proud sponsor of the Purchase Area Family Magazine Shopping Guide! Paducah Shooter’s Supply is a familiar name to the people of this area. They have been serving Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri, and Northwest Tennessee since 1983. The McCutchen’s opened their doors with only a small showroom of guns & ammo, they quickly became a reputable gun store. They have a showroom of over 3,000 guns & full service gun repair center, clothing, boots, archery, gun safes, & other sporting goods. There isn’t much an outdoorsman or shooting sports activist can’t find within their doors. Some of the most recognizable brands in the outdoor industry can be found at Shooter’s including Browning, Glock, Springfield, Benelli, Mossberg, Federal Ammunition, Drake Waterfowl, Under Armour, Sitka Gear, Scent-Lok, Gamehide, LaCrosse, Muck Boots, Hoyt, Bowtech, & many more!

Each fall Paducah Shooter’s Supply & its employees gear up to serve the hunters & sportsmen who are anxious for their season’s arrival. Shooter’s kicks off the fall with sales for dove season & continue to bring customers through the door for early wood duck season, all of the fall deer seasons, fall turkey season, duck & goose season, & into the winter for coyote hunting. There isn’t a hunting season in the area that you can’t prepare for by shopping at Paducah Shooter’s Supply.

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Christmas shoppers can come during the open house & get a head start on the Christmas list of their hunters. There is even a registration for a drawing of a youth & adult hunting outfit, including guns. Black Friday & Small Business Saturday are also great sale days, so come on by! The McCutchen’s have enjoyed many years of serving locals, as well as those from far away, for over the past thirty years. They continue to serve the area with a smile on their face & a guarantee behind their products. They would like to thank each & every customer for their patronage & support throughout their thirty years of growth! If you’re in the area, make a trip to Paducah Shooter’s Supply & celebrate small business and the 2016 hunting season!

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American Chillers

Give the gift of great book! American Chillers has books for children of all ages & reading abilities. From grade school to adult, we have titles that will engage & entertain. All titles available online at americanchillers.com.

Charlton & Park

Charlton & Park thrives on eclectic mixes of vintage & new home furnishings. Our design services range from the smallest details of a room, to custom commercial & residential projects. We offer furniture, artwork, lighting, fabric by the yard & gifts. Opening our second location on November 1st in Paducah.

Dippin' Dots Treatery

Your one stop candy shop in Paducah. This unique store that offers Paducah-made Dippinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dots icecream as well as gourmet and bulk candy, and Doc Popcorn gourmet Popcorn. Let us help you with your Christmas gift list! Holiday popcorn tins are a great holiday gift. For more information 270.442.8959.

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DiSorella's

DiSorellas invites you to their Holiday Open House on Tuesday, November 17 from 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, & meet the newest stylist, Lacey & nail technician, Barbara. Tammy, Ronica, Dawn, PeeGee, & Lindsey will also greet you & help find those perfect gifts for your shopping list!

Extreme Clean

Let Extreme Clean take care of your home or small business cleaning this holiday season! Since 1994 we have been taking care of those 'dreaded chores' like mopping, dusting, vacuuming, & more in the Paducah area. Gift certificates available, call 270.705.3307 for your FREE estimate!

Infinite Collectibles

Infinite Collectibles has something for every gamer on your list! We are your one stop shop for modern &

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retro video games and accessories as well as classic & modern comics. Shop with us on Black Friday & Shop Local Saturday for amazing deals!

Itty Bitty Knitty Shop

Join us at the Itty Bitty Knitty Shop for our Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 28, from 9:30 5:30. We have all kinds of gift items for your favorite fiber artist, including both wool & non-wool yarns, project bags, accessories, & gift certificates. 1920 Kentucky Ave. Call 270.709.3270.

JCCB Gifts

Personalize your unique gifts with JCCB! We offer custom embroidery & vinyl monograms to make baby gifts, children items, YETI, Corksicles, & more perfect for everyone on your list. Join us November 26 for Shop Local Saturday! Conveniently located beside Connecting Point off of Lone Oak Road in Paducah.

Jenny's Day Spa

Jenny’s Day Spa Reflexology & Massage thrives to help everyone relax & unwind. Whether it’s a relaxing hot stone massage or a therapeutic deep tissue massage for fibromyalgia relief. Individuals who receive massages don’t get sick as often & get better more quickly. Call or text 270.994.0742 for an appointment.

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Kentucky Oaks Mall

Join us center Court for photos with Santa from November 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 24. Visit kentuckyoaksmall. com for extended holiday shopping hours and events. Join us on Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest. May your season be bright!

Lone Oak Pharmacy

Shop Lone Oak Pharmacy for everyone on your list from babies to adults. We are a proud distributor of The Shepherd on the Search, Tyler Candles, YETI, Tervis, NEBO tools, & unique jewelry collections from Island Pearl & Silver Stars. Join us for our Open House on November 26.

Midtown Market

Give a customized gift basket from Midtown Market this holiday season. Baskets start at around $30. Choose from hundreds of specialty & gourmet products including all-natural, organic, gluten free, health food, & local items. Your purchase helps our community! We donate a meal to the Community Kitchen for every basket sold.

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Paducah Farmers' Market

This year why not purchase locally made gifts! Kentucky-crafted artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market vendors come together at the Paducah Homegrown Holiday Market - at the Expo Center, around the ice skating rink. Shop for produce, meats, & artisan goods. Enjoy festive music, Christmas tree sales & pictures with Santa Claus!

Paducah Olive Oil Co.

If you are looking for a unique & healthy Christmas gift this season, Paducah Olive Oil Company offers beautiful gift baskets featuring premium olive oils, balsamic vinegars, organic & free trade spices, other local products. Give something different this holiday season with a gift from Paducah Olive Oil Company..

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Silver Collections

Fine jewelry, glamorous gifts, & top notch service. We have a little something luxurious for everyone on your list. New & exclusive lines including Pandora(R), Brighton, YETI, Vera Bradley, Kendra Scott, ALEX AND ANI, Spartina 449, Lilly Pulitzer & more! Now carrying a wide variety of boutique clothing lines.

Simply B

See what Simply B has in store for you for the holidays. Surprises around every corner with all your favorites & lots of new. Join us for the annual holiday open house Sunday, November 6. We will be serving our famous B Punch & other delights. We gift wrap & ship!

Skin & Body Solutions

Skin & Body Solutions offers customized facials, full body waxing, airbrush tanning, microdermabrasion, ultrasonic cleansing & oxygen treatments. Lash & brow services include eyebrow & eyelash tinting, eyelash extensions & perming, & semipermanent mascara. Featuring Jane Iredale Cosmetics. Give the gift of beauty this Christmas!

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The Dirt Road

Let the girls of TDR help you pick out the perfect outfit or gift. New arrivals daily under $40. Gift certificates make a great gift. No time to shop? Check out our Facebook page for daily new arrivals & specials. We ship for $6. Message us or call 270 564 1890.

The Rustic Thread Boutique

We offer womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing & accessories in sizes small to 3XL. Come in & check out our home decorating accessories. We carry Swan Creek candles & various wedding gifts. See our selections of jewelry from The Giving Key, The Shine Project, & more. Shoes, boots, purses & scarves make great gifts.

Troutt Old Time General Store

Large selection of unique one-of-a-kind items, antiques, jarred goods, homemade mixes, homemade baked goods, all-natural soaps, Swan Creek candles, local coffees & honey. We offer non-profit Beyond

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Uganda items & Blessing Baskets. All are sure to fill your Christmas giving needs! Offering pre-made baskets or come in & create your own!

Symphony Supply

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the stocking stuffers! Does the musician in your family have magic rosin, multi-colored shoulder rests, colorful music stands, fun colored tuners, metronomes or music boxes? These are just few of our fun ideas. Call us at 270.443-9800.

WellSprings Dermatology

Holiday shopping at Wellsprings is easy & convenient. Browse our beautiful new Guarded Heart Jewelry in the SkinCare Corner. Our consultants can assist you with personalized recommendations on all our products & services. Gift certificates for the very best in skin care are perfect for those on your shopping list.

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Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop

We have unique gifts for very member of the family. We carry a large selection of healing crystals, natural stone jewelry, aromatherapy sets, gifts & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pretty rocksâ&#x20AC;?. Visit us downtown at 311 Broadway. Gift certificates available for merchandise, classes, or energy work. Visit nicerockshop.com.

YaYa's Island

We are an indoor children's entertainment center full of creativity, learning and adventure. We believe healthy kids should be active and offer different areas of engagement. Bounce houses, tree houses, and over 60 arcade games. Ask about YaYa's Fun Pass or gift cards for the little ones on your list!

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Help at the Holidays Ways We Can Make a Difference This Christmas by Amy Noles

is the season to be jolly, but for many families in our area, it is not as easy to be jolly. Many folks are struggling to manage financially and the burdens of gift giving for their children is sometimes overwhelming. Most of us are fortunate and have not only a roof over our heads, but food to eat and money put aside for gifts. We thought it would be a great idea to let our readers know about ways you and your family can spread the joy of Christmas this year. We are quite fortunate to have an array of excellent programs in the area that are directly targeted to help those in need.

Christmas Cops

Formerly known as Shop with a Cop, this program is celebrating its 30th year with the Paducah Police Department. On December 17, local law enforcement agencies are hoping to host 30 qualified families in honor of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anniversary for a day of shopping. The families are selected based on many criteria and may not be receiving assistance from other agencies at Christmas time. Specialized focus is placed on families that are working to improve their economic situation through further their education or job skills and may not qualify for other programs. Volunteer officers are paired with families for a day of shopping at WalMart for toys and clothes and then at Kroger for groceries. WalMart provides lunch and even gets Santa Claus there for the kids. Buses for transportation are provided by McCracken County Schools, and CSI provides vans to help deliver all the goodies.

Paducah Area Christmas Cops Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization that is funded through the annual Christmas Cops fundraiser that will be help midNovember. Donations from individuals and businesses allow this program to continue to grow and helps build stronger bonds between the community and its law enforcement organizations. If you would like to donate to this program, please bring monetary donations to the Paducah Police Department with attention: Gretchen.

Bikers Toy Run

The Bikers 33rd Annual Toy Run in Paducah, is Saturday, November 19, 2016. Admission is one new toy or $10 per person. All motorcyclists are welcome, as well as cars and trucks. Everyone is asked to meet at 12pm on the Bargain Hunt Parking Lot, 1927 Irvin Cobb Drive in Paducah. The ride will end at Noble Park around 1pm where there the toys that are collected will be presented to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

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A bike show will be held at the park. Please note that motorcycles must be ridden in the Toy Run in order to participate in bike show. Cars and trucks will line up behind the motorcycles. There will be raffles, a quilt auction, a tattoo contest and an appreciation party at the American Legion following the run. They will be collecting until December 16.

from infants to teenagers, who have been placed in their care. Toys and gifts for older children are needed as well as school materials and monetary contributions.

The Bikers Toy Run benefits the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, who in turn distribute it throughout nine western Kentucky counties. This state agency cares for, finds and supervises homes for abused and neglected children. There has been a great increase in the number of children,

Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and who in turn distributes them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Raffle prizes and auction items are used to raise funds at the Bikers Toy Run. The Toy Run helps make Christmas brighter for these and other children in need. The run also replenishes the emergency fund, used to provide medicine, clothes, diapers or school supplies throughout the year. The ride is hosted by Donald “Wildman” & Ann Allbritten. For more information, please call 270.554.7174 or email allbrittena@bellsouth.net.

Over the years the Foundation has supplemented local campaigns with tens of millions of toys valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. Additionally, the Foundation provides approximately one million dollars’ worth of promotional and support materials to local campaigns each year. Some of the places that you can drop off new toys in our area include: AAA Stowaway office Southside Paducah, Bankers Life and Casualty (Lone Oak Rd. Paducah), Bluegrass Honda (Paducah), BRI (Calvert City), Chip Wynn Auto Sales, Coast Guard Office, Cogent Inc. (Calvert City), Easy Money (all locations), Gander Mountain, Higdon Furniture (Paducah), Jackson House, Learning Railroad (Paducah), Marine Recruiting Office, Mike Smith Toyota, Paducah Water Company, Regions Bank (Lone Oak), Rural King (Paducah), Southside Family Chiropractic, Stratemeyer Media (Inside Kentucky Oaks Mall), Telephone Answering Service, Toys-R-Us, and Walgreens (Paducah, Mayfield, Murray). For more information, call 270.564.3076 or email tft4padky@ live.com.

Groceries for Good

This year celebrates the 24th Annual Groceries for Good event sponsored by The Paducah Sun and The Metropolis Planet. Community support helps others in need during the holiday 48

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season. Because of the outpouring of support from our communities, this event has helped thousands of people with monetary and food item donations. Last year’s event raised almost $31,000 for those in need during the holidays. This campaign benefits the Family Services Society, Hope Unlimited, the Merryman House, Martha’s Vineyard, Paducah Cooperative Ministry, Paducah Day Nursery, River City Mission, St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store and the Salvation Army. Participating grocery stores this year include Kroger Irvin Cobb, Kroger Hannan Plaza, Kroger Park Avenue, Banks Market, Cash Saver, Forthman Foods I.G.A. and Food Giant in Paducah. In Metropolis, Illinois, they include Big John's, Save A Lot and Barney's Market. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, November 19 from 9am-5pm. They will host over 400 volunteers to help sort and bag the grocery items. For more information about this year’s event, call 270.559.6490 or email lorourke93@gmail.com.

Graves County Community Christmas Connection

this holiday season. Here are other agencies that provide assistance as well.

Family Service Society

270.443.4838: Serves as a crisis resource to the people of Paducah/McCracken Co. in need by providing basic needs such as food, prescription medications, utilities assistance, dental assistance, clothing, Christmas food.

Hope Unlimited

270.442.1166: Hope Unlimited empowers women and men to make life affirming decisions through the services they offer.

Martha's Vineyard

270.575.0021: The Christian Mission of Martha’s Vineyard is to feed homebound, disabled senior citizens and provide personal care items to veterans in need.

Merryman House

270.443.6001: A 24 bed emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.

The Graves County Community Christmas Connection will open their store for qualifying families on December 5 - 9. They have already finished their application process for this year’s families to shop in their store for Christmas needs. However there is still a great need for donations of store items, money and gift cards. If you would like to donate, please call 270.328.4920 or 270.328.2970.

Paducah Cooperative Ministry

270.442.6795: Provides emergency groceries to low-income households monthly. Also operates a 35-bed homeless shelter for single women and single mothers.

Angel Tree Project

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Project has already closed their application process as well, but they would love to have more bell ringers to man the donations in front of local area businesses. On November 1 and 3 at 10 am, they will be hosting bell ringing orientation trainings at their 2990 Trimble St. location. For more information, call 270.442.2198 These are just some of the programs in our area to assist families in need during

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Paducah Day Nursery

270.442.5437: Dedicated to providing high quality, affordable childcare to parents of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Operates solely based on the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to pay.

River City Mission

270.442.7921: The mission has been serving the homeless in this area and surrounding states since 1975. Their shelter can house 50 single men and nine families.

St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store

270.442.9351: Operates a budget store, help-line and food pantry to thousands of people yearly.

The Salvation Army

270.443.8231: An international Christian organization that supports those in need without discrimination.

A Paducah Holiday Tradition

A Christmas Celebration 10 DECEMBER 2016 7:30 PM | CARSON CENTER Tickets: $ 34, $ 44 and $ 54 PaducahSymphony.org or 270.444.0065

The Perfect Holiday Gift! Purchase at PaducahSymphony.org or at these locations: PSO Office, Bricolage, Hank Bros Hardware, Learning Railroad, Market House Museum, Midtown Market, National Quilt Museum, River Discover y Center, Roof Brothers Wine and Spirits, Simply B, Yeiser Ar t Center, Wagner Wine and Spirits

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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 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

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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 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 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 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 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. 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! Tree Festival Bazaar NOVEMBER 11 1-6:30pm & NOVEMBER 12 10am-1pm. 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

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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 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. Holiday Bazaar & Lunch NOVEMBER 5-6 9:30am-2pm; Shop our for home-baked items, crafts, Christmas decorations & unique gift baskets for holiday giving. Lunch served. Advent Walk NOVEMBER 27 4-6pm Walk begins here and ends at Washington Street Baptist where a reception will follow.

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

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

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

St. Matthew Lutheran Church 2701 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.442.8294 SUNDAY Worship 9:30am 1st & 3rd SUNDAY Potluck & Education 5pm

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.

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

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

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

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 Advent Walk NOVEMBER 27 4-6pm Walk begins at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and ends here with a reception will follow.

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

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

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West End Baptist Church – 270.443.1043 SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm 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

A Place To Belong: A Night for Adoptive Families

Monday, November 14 • 5-7pm

Marshall County Public Library @Benton

Join us for an evening devoted to adoption. This program is geared towards adoptive and foster families as well as those considering adoption or fostering. The first half of the evening will feature guest speaker Molly McCaffrey and the second half of the evening will include an open discussion with a panel of experts, including Kim Armistead, Adoption Support for Kentucky.

A Place to Belong: Story Hour Ms. Beth will be hosting a special Story Hour program for children ages 1-10 so their parents may attend the A Place to Belong program. Food will be provided. Registration is required by Wednesday, November 9, so we can ensure there are enough craft supplies and food for all children attending.

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(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

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 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

7-8pm.

E–Reader classes McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS Led by Patrick Archer.

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 hurts, habits & hang-ups. TUESDAYS Optional meal at 5:30pm; Meetings begin at 6:15pm. Childcare provided. 270.247.5678 mayfieldfirst.com

FREE meals served Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Fellowship. Broadway UMC, 701 Broadway Street, Paducah Noon-1pm (270.443.2401) SUNDAYS. No questions asked.

FREE Brain Blast Trivia. Paducah Beer Werks. TUESDAYS 270.933.1265 paducahbeerwerks.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.

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. Flowers and Cake Design. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. THURSDAYS (NOVEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 1) 6-8pm A Certified Wilton Method instructor will teach participants to make lifelike rosebuds, pansies and violets, plus detailed patterns, like lace and basket weave designs. 270.534.3335. westkentucky.kctcs.edu FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc.

Building A Better Paducah

Midtown Market OWNER

ANDY CARLOSS P A D U C A H

University of Kentucky CLASS OF 2006

Paducah Tilghman High School CLASS OF 2002

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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. 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.

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 BEGINNING NOVEMBER 19 9am-5pm. 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. 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 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 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 ND

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 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

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

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.

Prenatal Care • Yearly Exams • Infertility Gynecological Surgery • Menopausal Medicine Alt. Hormone Replacement • Aesthetic Services 4-D In-Oﬃce Ultrasound • High Risk Obstetrics Dr. Anunciato would like to welcome Meghan Lee, Nurse Practitioner. Our addition will provide shorter wait times for appointments and convenience for you.

Paducah Farmers' Market. Downtown Paducah. EVERY DAY 7:30am. 270.444.8649 paducahky.gov/farmers-market Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270.210.8298.

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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 tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Zonta Club of Paducah 2ND TUESDAYS 6pm. Shandies. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. 270.444.0664 facebook.com/ZontaClubOfPaducah

CAMPS, CLASSES & EDUCATION Beginning Knitting II. Itty Bitty Knitty Shop. NOVEMBER 1-8. 10am-Noon & 6-8pm. Day & evening classes will take beginning knitters to the next skill level. Students will learn the purl stitch and simple increases and decreases, as well as how to read a knit pattern while making a scarf. Must know how to cast on, the knit stitch, and binding off. $25 Class fee includes pattern and instruction. Students will need worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles. 270.709.3270 ibkshop.biz 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. Native American Education Days. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site. NOVEMBER 1-4 9:30am-3pm. November is Native American Heritage Month and in recognition, Tours are self-guided and special exhibits of Native American tools and crafts will be set up in the museum. Reservations required. parks.ky.gov 270.335.3681 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

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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! MONDAY– WEDNESDAY 9-10am and WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:30pm. rowtontennis.com Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. MONDAY–FRIDAY 6am. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270.442.0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky. com. FREE Family Track Run Practice. Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6–7pm. 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. Table Tennis. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. THURSDAYS Ages 12+. 5–6pm. $25. 270.444.8508. Tennis Apprentice. Rowton's Indoor Tennis Center. EVERY THURSDAY 6pm 270.444.8363 rowtontennis.com 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

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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

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 Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206

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.

Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. 10–11am. 270.443.8579

Super Seniors First Christian Church of Paducah. 1ST MONDAYS 270.443.8251 for information.

Hot Lunches. Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAY–FRIDAY 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579

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

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

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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. 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. 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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compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at 270.408.1361. 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. 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 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 other College of Education programs to provide services to parents

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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. 2 ND 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.

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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

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.

Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 2 ND FRIDAYS 6-8pm. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796.

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.

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

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

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.

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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 1 ST 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 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.

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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

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

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

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

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. 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

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iDOCTOR

Electronic Cigarettes Are They Helpful or Harmful?

an e-cigs help me quit smoking? It’s important to point out that E-cigarettes have not been scientifically proven, or FDA-approved, as a method to stop smoking. Studies suggest that they tend to lead to the dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes - or eventually the person goes back to smoking. The best proven cessation aid is using one of the seven FDA approved nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) as directed, in addition with a comprehensive smoking cessation program or counseling. Purchase District Health Department provides the American Lung Association’s, Freedom From Smoking class or there is the Kentucky’s Tobacco Quit Line, which can provide support and information. Online marketing and advertisements promote e-cigarettes use where smoking is prohibited. This is confusing to the public because it causes people to think smoking is allowed, as well as continues to normalize smoking. Which in turn

creates problems with enforcing smoke-free policies. Within five minutes of e-cigarette use, it causes similar lung effects as smoking does. It’s not just water mist found in that vapor that tobacco companies want you to think. Besides the nicotine, and heavy metals that are found in e-cigarette aerosol, it also has harmful chemicals, which can cause cancer, formaldehyde is one of them. If you have any questions, contact Kaylene Cornell at #270-444-9625 ext. 180. Source: CDC Office on Smoking and Health E-cigarette Information November 2015 and Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy E-cigarettes and Comprehensive Smoke-free Policies

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iLEARN

It's All About the Chemistry by Sarah Ladd

eems like there’s a week designated to honor and celebrate just about everything these days - even chemistry. Who knew! The American Chemical Society hosts an Annual National Chemistry Week in an endeavor to educate more Americans about the importance of chemistry

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and the many roles it plays in every area of our lives. The week began as a National Chemistry Day in 1987 and then evolved into a National Chemistry Week in 1993. Why celebrate chemistry? Well everything is made of chemicals. You are made of chemicals. So is your dog…and your chair… and the

sun. Drugs are chemicals. Food is made from chemicals. It’s what makes our face cream fill in those fine lines and wrinkles, it’s what makes the oil in our cars lubricate the engine and it’s why our beer is clear and not cloudy!

It's Sooooo Complicated!

Many Americans, especially girls, shy away from studying the sciences, especially Chemistry. Men outnumber women 76% to 24% in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related jobs. While women make up around 58% of the entire workforce but only 45.9% of chemists are women, and the numbers only go down from there in other science fields. Maybe it has to do with the fact that many girls are encouraged to pursue the arts for a career as opposed to the sciences, in spite of the fact that women have proven to be just as good with math as men.

the idea that STEM jobs are hard, we can learn so much. “No career is hard if you love what you are doing,” Swift told me.

Don't Try This At Home

Getting started with chemistry is easy and fun. Boyd suggested a simple chemistry experiment that is safe to conduct at home – something you can do with your kids to get hem interested in the subject and de-mystify it a little.

Why Chemistry?

“Chemistry is in everything,” Becky Boyd, a lab technician in the Quality Control Department at Ashland Specialty Ingredients in Calvert City. “You do not have anything in life without chemistry. It is in the food you eat, makeup you put on, what you drink, the clothes you wear, and even the building blocks of own body.” Boyd believes more girls might be interested in chemistry if they realized that it’s more than just colored liquids in bottles. It is life itself. Cindy Swift, a Chemistry Research Associate III, believes more girls might pursue careers in STEM related jobs if they were simply exposed to the many fascinating implications and diverse uses of chemistry in everyday life.

What About Math?

You'll need... 2 cups baking soda 1 cup cream of tarter 6 table spoons Epson salt 1 table spoon dried lavender or rosemary (or scent of choice) Essential oil (scent of choice) Coconut oil Spray bottle with water 4 measuring bowls Silicone cube mold(s)

Instructions...

Let’s be honest math skills are important in any science and especially in chemistry. “My experience is that some people hear the words "math" and "chemistry" and they automatically believe they can't do them,” said Boyd. “But it is just like anything else you do.” “Yes, math is part of the key,” agreed Swift. “Math is a big part of what we do every day. A procedure in a lab is just like a recipe for a meal. The ingredients are different, but you still have to follow steps in a certain order to get what you want in the end.” Both of these professionals explained that if we can get past

1. Combine baking soda, cream of tartar, and Epson salt into a bowl and mix thoroughly 2. Separate mixture into 4 bowls. 3. Add to each bowl: 1 table spoon dried scent and 20 drops of essential oil and 2 tsp. coconut oil 4. Once combined, test mixture by squeezing small amount in your hand (if crumbles spray with water until it doesn't) 5. Pact tightly in mold. 6. Let dry for 24 hours. 7. Remove from mold. 8. Use and enjoy - (you’re practically a chemist!)

STEM for GIRLS Event

Now we know how fun chemistry can be - how do we show the young women in our community? STEM is hosting an event to encourage and educate girls about science related careers. This STEM for Girls event will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Emerging Technology Center. Girls from 5th grade through high school are encouraged to come and experience an evening of hands on learning about careers in science,

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technology, engineering, and mathematics. The main speaker will be local Ophthalmologist Barbara Bowers. There will be other speakers, fun activities, and demonstrations. The fun begins at 5pm and end at 8 pm. It is a free event but registration must be completed by November 8th at noon. For more information, contact Sandra Wilson at 270.443.1746.

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iSUPPORT

Honoring Our Veterans by Sarah Ladd

ach year in November we celebrate and honor our veterans. Many communities hold parades, and events such as essay or poster contests. Unfortunately, a lot of people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of the wounds they sustained. While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.

Armistice Day

Veterans Day was originally called “Armistice Day” in honor of the end of World War I which was declared on November 11, 1919. In 1926, an “annual observance” decree was passed. November 11th would become a national holiday in 1938. President Eisenhower changed the name to “Veterans Day” in 1954. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors our fallen soldiers, Veterans Day is in place to honor both

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deceased and alive Veterans who have served our flag both during peace and war. Veterans Day is Friday, November 11th 2016 and National Veteran’s week is November 6-13th. This year is the 50th Commemoration Year for Vietnam Vets as is also the Year of the Woman Veteran.

Join the Parade

Paducah Parks Services hosts an annual parade to honor our veterans. The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Friday, November 11th. It will begin this year at 6th and Washington Streets in downtown Paducah. It will continue up 6th Street and then onto Broadway. It will disperse at Broadway and 17th Street. If weather conditions are kind, the West Kentucky Community and Technical College Television Production Department will record the parade and set it to music. It will air on Government 11 and Paducah-2 channels.

Celebrating Service

Before the parade, at 10:30am, there will be a ceremony to honor the Distinguished Veteran of 2016. This Veteran will be the Grand Marshal of the event. A non-veteran will also receive the 2016 Patriot Award. This person is a citizen who, while never having served in the military, has devoted their time and efforts to serving veterans and helping with veteran affairs in

The wounds of war can go far beyond what meets the eye. Veterans returning from combat have a constellation of health concerns, including physical issues, psychological issues and psychosocial issues concerning things like work and family. Beyond the physical injuries they may have suffered rates of post-traumatic stress are greater for these wars than prior conflicts. Recent statistical studies show that rates of veteran suicide are much higher than previously thought, as much as five to eight thousand a year. Veterans experience much higher rates of mental health disorders, sleep issues and depression than civilians. Maybe the saddest statistic of all is that more active duty personnel die by their own hand than in combat.

We encourage you to find ways to connect with, and honor the veterans around you this holiday season. our community. The Daughters of the American Revolution have organized a Veterans Day Essay Contest and the winners will be announced during the opening ceremony.

Beyond Veterans Day

While we take one day out of the year to honor our heroes, far too many live every day of the year facing health and many other challenges. We have more living veterans than at any other time in our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. As of September 2014, there are about 2.7 million American veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars (compared to 2.6 million Vietnam veterans who fought in Vietnam; there are 8.2 million "Vietnam Era Veterans" (personnel who served anywhere during any time of the Vietnam War).

We encourage you to find ways to connect with, and honor the veterans around you this holiday season. Perhaps the most important this we can all so for our veterans is acknowledge and thank them. Next time you see a person in military or retired military attire introduce yourself and get to know them as a person. Most importantly, thank them for their service. At this holiday giving season please consider donating to one of the many charities that support our veterans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be sure to check that they are reputable and highly rated. woundedwarriorproject.org thehugsprojectofwky.com fisherhouse.org fallenherosfund.org operationhomefront.net

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iLOVE IT

Making Christmas Bright!

here's no Bah Humbug around here! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start playing that Christmas Music around the Purchase Area Family magazine office as soon as this issue hits the streets! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just amazed at all the upcoming holiday events in our area. There are just too many for us to publish, but we wanted to provide information to our readers on some of the bigger and more notable ones in our area. These family-friendly events include candy cane hunts, Christmas lights, shopping extravaganzas and more. They will surely get you in the holiday spirit!

PADUCAH

Dickens of a Christmas Small Business Saturday

On Saturday, November 26, 2016, from 10am-5pm, historic downtown Paducah will be transformed into a Dickens

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by Amy Noles

atmosphere with free Victorian Carriage rides, costumed villagers and shopkeepers, carolers and musicians. There will be roasted nuts, bake sales, Wassail, free hot chocolate and coffee. Downtown will be bustling with holiday shoppers and Christmas cheer during the Dickens of a Christmas Small Business Saturday event organized by Paducah Main Street.

2016 Candy Cane Hunt & Homegrown Holiday Market

The Paducah Park Services annual Candy Cane Hunt will be held Saturday, December 3 on the Carson Center lawn located at 100 Kentucky Avenue. Registration begins at 12:30pm with the hunt at 1pm. 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. The event is free!

Paducah Parks Services is featuring a Homegrown Holiday Market bringing together Kentucky Crafted artists and local farms. The one-day extension of the Paducah Farmers’ Market will be Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 9am until 4pm at the Bill Meredith Schroeder Expo Center in dowtown Paducah.

Christmas Lights in the Park

Each year, Paducah Power System sponsors a magnificent display of Christmas lights in Paducah’s Noble Park. During Christmas in the Park, PPS employees and community volunteers man the Santa House at the park, collecting donations of money and nonperishable food for area helping agencies. This event takes place on November 21 - December 31. Christmas in the Park began in 1997 with Christmas lights donated by JF “Doc” Hicks and Jimmy Kinsey. Both men had displays at their homes for many years. Since then PPS has purchased many new displays and added several from corporate sponsors, and now, a half million twinkling bulbs illuminate the park between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day each holiday season. Thousands of people visit the event, making it a holiday favorite for people of all ages.

Christmas Cards in The Park In addition to the Christmas in the Park light display, organizations in Paducah and McCracken County place huge, brightly decorated greeting cards in Noble Park. Paducah Parks Services provides the posts to set up the cards, the personnel to install them, and lighting. Organizations still have time to submit a Christmas card as the deadline to coordinate and deliver the cards to the Parks Services Department is Thursday, November 17. Please note

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that only 25 spaces are available. For details please contact Les Evans, parks maintenance superintendent, at 270.444.8508 ext. 8.

Paducah City Christmas Parade & Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run

The 2016 City of Paducah Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 3 in downtown Paducah. The parade begins at 5pm at 14th and Broadway, and travels down Broadway until it turns left at 2nd Street. The parade will then travel down 2nd until it reaches Monroe where it will disband. Parade participants are encouraged to continue moving down 2nd Street toward the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market pavilion to maintain the flow of the parade.

The theme of the 2016 Christmas Parade is Pictures of Paducah at Christmastime. Music and lights are required on all parade entries. 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 at the downtown gazebo. Be sure to either take part, or watch, the Ugly Christmas Sweater Fun Run at 4:30pm as runners and walkers go down Broadway wearing their ugliest Christmas sweater, and craziest socks.

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Please bring a $10 new toy donation if you plan to participate in this event. Event sponsor is George Wilson Safety Foundation.

MAYFIELD

Holiday Open House

Shop till you drop at the Mayfield Holiday Open House weekend, November 12 and 13. Local businesses will have door prizes, drawings and lots of Christmas cheer.

Wiinterfest

Saturday November 16 is the kick-off for the Christmas season in Mayfield. It starts with Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first visit to Mayfield at his house on the courthouse lawn, the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree and a lighted parade which starts at 5pm. Join local businesses and residents for hot chocolate and caroling to catch the Spirit of Christmas for the entire season.

MURRAY

Holiday Hustle

CFSB and Young Professionals of Murray present the 2nd annual Holiday Hustle - an ugly sweater fun run. This event will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the corner of 10th and Main Streets. Check in begins at 4pm with the costume contest beginning at 4:15pm. The run begins at 4:30pm. It’s just $20 for individuals, teams of 10 members or more are $15, and children 10 & under are $10. Register online at murraychristmasparade.com. Pre-register before November 23 to guarantee your t-shirt. Prizes given for Tackiest Team and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place runners. CFSB donates their share of funds to the American Heart Society, and YPM donates theirs equally to Tiger Christmas and Santa Project - Christmas programs offered by Murray and Calloway County resource centers.

musical Christmas productions and there are unique gift shops to browse in. You can eat at Patti's Restaurant and spend the night in cozy lodging beside Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. There will be an opening night celebration on Friday, November 4, featuring music by the cast of The Badgett Playhouse Christmas Show, performing in Patti's Gazebo. Lights turn on at dark. There will be a second opening night celebration on Friday, November 11, featuring Eternal Vision gospel group. The Festival of Lights continues every night through the first week of January.

Dickens Downtown

On December 2- 3, Murray Main Street will host its biggest seasonal event, Dickens Downtown. There will be free family activities and crafts, along with the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Enjoy cookie decorating, writing letters to Santa and carriage rides. Start the holiday off with a free concert by the Town & Gown Community Band at the First Baptist Church on Friday, December 2. To wrap up the weekend fun, be sure to stick around for the first ever Rotary Night Time Christmas parade on Saturday, December 3 at 5pm.

Light Up Murray!

The Murray Rotary Club is hosting the “Rotary ‘Light Up Murray’ Christmas Parade at night! Starting at 5pm on December 3, Murray will kick-off the holiday season with an electrical light display through the downtown. The parade route will move down Main Street, beginning at 10th Street, passing across the court square, and ending in the Municipal parking lot just past 3rd Street. The deadline for applications will be Monday, November 21, 2016. There is no cost to participate in this community event. No late applications will be accepted. Please visit murraychristmasparade.com for any information regarding Murray, Kentucky’s Downtown Winter and Holiday events, schedules and descriptions.

GRAND RIVERS Festival of Lights

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iCOOK

So...

You're Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner by Britt Allgood

t's that time of year again. The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing and it’s only a matter of weeks until Christmas. There’s just one thing you have to do before then, host Thanksgiving dinner! It’s about now that the task ahead of you is sinking in and the panic in your belly is beginning to grow. But no need to panic…iCook is here with a few tips and ideas. So, calm down, breathe and read on.

It's Just Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner is just that, a dinner. You’ve made dinner before, right? At least I hope you have and even if you don’t do it very often, you have some time to prepare. I’m going to walk you through the process and offer a few tricks to help make this holiday a bit less stressful. Most of this article is around the planning and preparations for your meal. One option is having the meal catered – although personally I wouldn’t consider this because I love to cook for people – but it is an option. It might be expensive, and you will have to order ahead, but if you really aren’t up to the challenge or the situation won’t allow you to cook, it’s better than a burnt bird and a house full of unhappy guests.

Make Your Lists & Check Them Twice

Besides the actual cooking, your biggest task is getting

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organized! Well, that’s based on the assumption that you know a little about cooking, but I’m going to take that as a given. I’m not saying that you need to be a Michelin ranked chef but as long as you have the basic skills and stay organized; you can pull this off and look good in the process. Getting organized is as simple as making a few lists - you may even need a list of your lists, but I digress. I always start my planning with the guest list and meal time. Guests will typically be family and friends but there is always that unknown taga-long. The guest list will be the basis for the rest of your planning. This will also dictate your work load or how many others you need to recruit for preparations.

Sizing the Bird or Not

Now, let’s assume you are cooking and expect 10 to 12 people over for dinner. That’s a fairly safe number and you can get away with one turkey of modest size and the trimmings or side dishes. How do I know that, well rule of thumb for sizing the bird is about 1 pound per adult serving but if you want left overs, go 1 ½ pounds per adult. So, for a 12 person meal, you should cook a turkey between 12 and 18 pounds. This rule does take into account the bones. If you are cooking for a small group, 2 to 4 people, I would consider cooking a turkey breast. Thawing and cooking times

will be reduced. Of course you could always have a nontraditional Thanksgiving and serve duck, pork, lamb or even fish. I do recommend informing your guests of your choice as they may be expecting a Turkey.

The Menu

Now that you’ve decided on your main dish, which I’m going to assume is turkey, it’s time to choose your side dishes. Turkey dinner generally includes some or all of the following: dressing, green beans or green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce and gravy. Over the years, I’ve witnessed many a strange side dish including the odd Jell-O salad. Remember, if you have some doubt about a dish, don’t make it!

Bread & Desserts

Don’t forget the bread, desserts and drinks. I love to bake but typically don’t have the time to make rolls from scratch the day of Thanksgiving. You can purchase lovely baked goods ahead of time or make your own the day before and warm them as necessary. As for desserts, I will typically have two or three different desserts for a meal of this size. A nice pumpkin gooey cake, a pie and maybe a pudding or trifle all of which can be made ahead are lovely additions to any holiday meal. Choice is a wonderful thing especially if Aunt Bess forgot to mention her nut allergy and all you have is Pecan Pie.

Heavy on the Veg

My typical menu for a Thanksgiving feast is heavy on the vegetables. I tend to choose dishes that I can prepare ahead of time like a squash, cauliflower, or green bean casserole that can be heated just before serving. I also choose some dishes that are quick to prepare like peas and carrots, or broccoli to fill in the gaps. We always have dressing or stuffing because my wife likes it cooked in the bird - but that’s a story for another article. If your gathering is going to be larger than my 12 person example, may I suggest you ask your guests to bring one of their favorite side dishes - don’t forget to ask what it is. This will reduce your work load and you can concentrate on the rest of the activities. You can always fill in the gaps if you know what they are bringing. Better to have a bit too much than not enough food.

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Drinks are another important part of the meal. Your options should revolve around the guest list. Are your friends wine or soda drinkers? Do you have coffee and tea? This will not only help you out but will help you decide if you need to get extra ice to stick in the freezer.

Where Am I Going to Put Everybody?

Seating arrangements constitutes a list of sorts. You need to have adequate seating for everybody whether it’s at the “grown up” or “kids” table. Are you going to have enough people that you can eat in the dining room, or do you need to clean out the garage and borrow chairs, and tables from your church? You really don’t want to wait to the last minute for this one because you will be busy in the kitchen or visiting with everyone on Thanksgiving Day. Are we using paper and plastic or china and silverware? This will also depend on your number of guests and how over the top you may want to go. I honestly don’t mind eating off a

paper plate as long as the company and food are good. It will also save the poor soul slated for dish duty a lot of time.

The Shopping List

Once you’ve decided on what you are serving and how you are going to serve it, it’s time to make out the grocery list. Do this early in the process and get the critical things purchased such as the turkey. Everyone else is celebrating on the same day and stores do run out of things. I write down my menu and then pull all the recipes for what I’m preparing. Then I make a comprehensive list of everything I’m going to need to prepare all my dishes. Next, I check to see if I already have any of those items and if I do they get marked off. I would also suggest double checking your pantry a few days before the big day. It doesn’t hurt to make sure someone didn’t eat the French fried onions or mushroom soup you need for the green bean casserole. I’m not kidding, it’s happened to me!

How to Roast a Turkey Recommended cooking times, etc.

butterball.com/how-tos/roast-a-turkey Cauliflower & Pancetta Gratinata

Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding

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Pumpkin Butter Gooey Cake

Green Bean Casserole

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Logistics

Once you have done your shopping list and still have those recipes out, check cooking times and temperatures. It’s really frustrating if the turkey is cooking at 350 F but you need to bake the casserole at 425 F. By doing this, you can figure out what needs to be cooked in a certain order to insure that everything is ready at approximately the same time. Yes, it’s another list but it will help you keep everything running smoothly. Use as many tricks as you can to save time. Make dishes ahead of time, especially deserts and you can mark those off your list. Pick up fresh rolls on Wednesday from the bakery and you won’t have to worry about it later. Use pre-cleaned vegetables or clean and chop things a day or two ahead, and put them in the refrigerator.

pepper and a splash of vinegar and bring to a boil, then cut it back and let it simmer for hours. This will be the stock for some wonderful soup to warm you on the days until Christmas. Your last hurdle besides overcoming a turkey induced coma will be clean up. Be sure to refrigerate your leftovers in a timely manner, and then draft your friends and family to help clear and wash those dishes. It’s the least they can do for having you host Thanksgiving this year. Live, Laugh, Love, Eat Well, and Give Thanks.

Post Meal

Hopefully you have estimated the amount of food well enough that you won’t be eating leftovers until Christmas. If you aren’t that lucky, consider using some of the leftovers in other dishes. Peas, carrots, and mashed potatoes are a great start on a Shepard’s Pie. Leftover turkey is great for cold sandwiches, hot browns, or tetrazzini. I’m also guessing that you won’t mind having some leftover desserts. May I also suggest shoving that turkey carcass into a pot; a stock pot that is! Dump in some carrot, onion, herbs, salt,

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MainStage School of Performing Arts ............... 4 mymainstageschool.com

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Market House Theatre ............................................ 27 markethousetheatre.org

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Ted Borodofsky & the Southern Jazz .............. 44

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