PAFM September 2016 by Purchase Area Family Magazine

FROM ONE PROUD EDITOR

s our September issue of Purchase Area Family goes to press, my amazing son, “Big John” is visiting from California. John is such an incredible man and we love it when he comes ‘home.’ John has an intellectual developmental disability (IDD), as well as mild cerebral palsy, but that has never stopped him. As a kid he played soccer with his high school team and participated in the Special Olympics World Games in swimming. When he left high school he became involved with Best Buddies and their Buddy Ambassador program. As a Best Buddies Ambassador he makes public appearances and speaks on behalf of people with IDD. John has campaigned for changes in legislative language at state level, spoken to thousands of people at fundraising events and helped to organize his local Best Buddies chapter. He makes me one proud Mum! This week we watched the latest episode of Born This Way a new series on the A&E channel. (It’s on Tuesday nights.) It features adults with Downs syndrome and two organizations John is very familiar with: Leaps & Bounds and Best Buddies. He was very excited because a former job coach he has worked with was featured. I can only imagine what it must be like for an adult with IDD to see his peers featured on a TV show working through the life issues that he deals with every day. For so many years our society assumed that adults like “Big John” would never be able to live independently or hold a job… we’ve come a long way! If you get the opportunity, I encourage you to sit down with your family and watch this show. It’s about parenting, growing up, dealing with day-to-day issues and finding a job. I hope that it will help those of us who are “normal” - whatever that means – to see how much we have in common with our disabled friends. We are more alike than we are different. The September issue of the magazine is packed with fall fun. Our cover features Gunners Magic Train Foundation and their mission to bring awareness to childhood cancer. Read up on the science of Pokémon and the latest in educational programs such as Tynker coding. Find out about the fundraising efforts of local charity, Missing Bella and the benefits of pet therapy. We’ve also checked out our local meat, pork and poultry producers and featured their farms in an article about locally sourced food. As always there’s even more events, information and giveaways on ilistwesternkenucky.com

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Gunner's Magic Train A Pediatric Cancer Foundation Behold the Gold ............................................................................................... 8

iFarm Fresh, Local and Farm Raised ............................. 53

iDoctor Why Is the TV So Loud? .......................................................... 1 1

iPrepare: Are You Really Ready? Identity Theft Won't Happen to Me ............................. 56

iSupport "We Walk to Cure MS" ................................................................ 14

iLearn: Love Minecraft? Try Tynker Coding! ....................................................................... 58

iPet: It's All Going to the Dogs Missing Bella Week .......................................................................... 16

iLearn: Is it Pokémon Go or Pokémon No! ............................................................................ 62

iAge: Health Perks to Pet Ownership and Pet Therapy .......................................................................................... 19

iCook: Red 80, Red 80, Hut-Hut! It's Tailgating Time ......................................................................... 66

iSupport Paducah Symphony Orchestra Season Primer ........ 21

iSave: The Emergency Fund - How You Can Do It and Why You Should ............................................................. 70

iGarden: Gardening as Stress Relief The Blooming Life of Howard Pulley .............................. 2 4

Advertiser's Index ............................................................................ 73

Calendar ................................................................................................ 27

Clip & Save ............................................................................................. 74

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(L-R) Janna Gillespie and Savana Smothers Visit the train at Forgotten Past, Benton KY

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Gunner's Magic Train A Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Behold the Gold! photo by Rachael Houser Photography

by Janna Gillespie

ur cover story this month features Gunner’s Magic Train (GMT) Foundation. Gunner Gillespie, also known as “G-Man”, was born prematurely at 26 weeks gestation. He weighed just one pound, 14 ounces and began his life fighting. He always loved trains, and had a large collection of trains and train memorabilia. The cover features Gunner’s sister Garlynn Gillespie and foundation supporter, Savana Smothers. On November 30, 2007, when Gunner Henry Gillespie was only 7 years old, he was diagnosed with a DIPG (Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) Brain Tumor. It was located on his brain stem

How You Can Help Please join the Gillespie family in their fight to provide information and support for families affected by brain tumors and other childhood cancers. Through the foundations web site and local events you can help promote awareness, and most importantly, raise money to fund research and maybe a cure! They are always in need of volunteers to help plan and run the events.

'Behold the Gold' You can purchase a Gunner Magic Train yellow t-shirt and a “Behold the Gold” t-shirt and socks which are sold through the foundation. Help to spread the word by placing a message about Children’s

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and the doctors told his parents it was inoperable. On October 23, 2008, after fighting this tumor for 11 months, Gunner lost his fight with Pediatric Cancer and will forever be 8 years old. Gunner’s father and mother both teach at Marshall County High School: Gus teaches Geography and is the head basketball coach and Janna teaches in the business department. It's been eight years since Gunner passed away; his family has lived as long without him as they have with him. This year I would be taking Gunner to get his drivers permit. Unfortunately that will not happen. It is those moments in time that drive me to continue Gunner’s Magic Train. I don't want other parents to miss out on life’s milestones with their child because of cancer. Cancer Awareness Month on your business sign during September. Just as we turn the town pink for breast cancer awareness we need to boldly display our gold for the kids with cancer! Perhaps your businesses could donate a percentage of sales on one specific day to Gunner’s Magic Train Foundation? Janna is always looking for creative ideas to make a difference and help publicize the foundation and pediatric cancer.

'Bounce Outs' & 'Kick Outs' During soccer, football and basketball seasons, Janna asks colleges, high school and middle schools to host a ‘Bounce Out or Kick Out Children's Cancer’ event. You could also start a chapter of Gunner’s Magic Train in your area.

When Sparks Lead to Fires

One of our goals with Gunner’s Magic Train is to be sure that we get others involved in making a difference in the lives of those children with cancer. Gunner’s Magic Train has been fortunate as the Marshall County High School students are very involved in helping the foundation make a difference in the lives of the community’s children. We have been able to support those who have faced cancer and raised funds to donate for research. So many children with cancer never get the chance to participate in high school. My hope is that these kids, both in high school and college, know about this and will become proactive in the fight against children's cancer. Our efforts may someday make the difference for their children. Awareness is key and so, if we can share our story and it moves others to take action, we have met one of the goals of the foundation. Over the years, I have been fortunate to meet many people who have made a difference and taken action because of Gunner and his story. It warms my heart and makes me very proud that they have stepped up to be the voice for the children.

“On September 4, 2013 each player, coach, manager and trainer from the Bethel University Women’s and Men's soccer teams released a balloon in McKenzie, Tennessee in memory of Gunner. It doesn't take a huge event with hundreds of people to be successful at spreading awareness, it just takes one person with an intentional mindset to make a difference," Savana said.

"I have been blessed with a great group of students who are motivated to see change in the world." -Savana Smothers

Savana's Story

Savana, who is on the cover, has been instrumental in raising awareness about childhood cancer - this is her story. “In high school I became involved with Gunner's Magic Train. Gunner's story, together with the enthusiasm and spirit of the Gillespie family, inspired me. At age 16 it led me to become an advocate for kids like Gunner and to raise awareness about childhood cancer.” “After graduation I went to Bethel University on a soccer scholarship. As September inched closer I knew I wanted to do a new project for Childhood Cancer Awareness month, but I was nervous to speak up. Most of my teammates were from other countries and had never even heard of GMT so I decided to share Gunner's story after practice. I explained how the goal of the foundation that honors him were to help assist and prevent our brothers, sisters and future kids from having childhood cancer.

Upcoming Events The Gillespie family wants their events to contribute to the community and each year, toBraboy honor Gunner's birthday, they Kara contribute to a local event or charitable organization. This year would have been Gunner‘s 16th birthday and they are supporting Open Hearts Food Pantry at the Calvert United Methodist Church. A food pantry that feeds those in need. We hope you will join us in a simple act of remembrance by releasing a blue balloon (his favorite color) on his birthday of September 4th, and/or that you do a Random Act of Kindness in honor in memory of Gunner.

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September 2016 Children’s Cancer Awareness Month. Wear Gold!

Whipping Out Childhood Cancer

“After my freshman year of college I felt called to do more with my life so I decided to move back home and attend Murray State University. During my transition I started working with the youth at my church," Savanah explained. "I have been blessed with a great group of students who are motivated to see change in the world. They decided that during September they would promote "Whipping Out Childhood Cancer" by setting up booths at school ball games where people could donate money to throw whipped pies in someone's face. They all studied up on the research methods and resources used to fight childhood cancer and were ecstatic to share them with people. “As I watched a little idea from six middle and high school students unfold into a multi-state, many months long challenge, my heart was overjoyed. They were influencing January 20-21, 2017 Gunner's Magic Train Basketball Classic. Marshall County School Tyner High Dumortier May 2017 (runs the month of May) Brain Tumor Awareness Month. ‘Penny and a Prayer’ Campaign along with a fundraiser walk! You can help by not only attending these events but raising awareness about Pediatric Brain Tumors and other types of children’s cancer in your community. We are always in need of volunteers to help host, plan, set up or clean up fundraising events. Visit Gunner’s website at caringbridge.org/visit/gunnergillespie or gunnersmagictrain.org.

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Gunner Gillespie loved trains!

non-profit organization founded in San Antonio, Texas. FTK aims to ensure that no family has to face pediatric cancer alone and does this by putting on events for the families and their children to enjoy all year. The members’ year-long fundraising efforts culminate in an annual 12-hour Dance Marathon.

For the Kids

others in a positive manner. During September they also sold gold ribbons for a $1 donation to GMT. The funds raised will go towards new prevention studies and assistance to families affected by childhood cancer. This year they have asked to try a new outreach method so that they can double the intake of donations for the foundation.”

Go Gold!

“In September 2015 one of my personal favorite Childhood Cancer Awareness Month memories took place. During a trip to Chicago my friends and I went to a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) game. As the Chicago Red Stars played Houston Dash, I held up my big golden sign that read: '#GoGold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' in big bold letters and at the bottom 'Gunner's Magic Train - Benton, Kentucky'. Little did I know tons of people would come up and ask me questions about GMT and how they could get involved! “After the match was over the players came to the sidelines and took pictures with the sign and posted them to their social media accounts," Savanah recalls. "United States Women's National Team player, 2015 World Cup Champion, and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd posed for a picture and said she was inspired by our small group of girls for being a light in the lives of people we didn't even know. You see, for me it's not about recognition, it's about informing people with facts that can be life changing, supporting those who wish to get involved and doing my part to make a difference in a child's life. More people becoming aware leads to more people getting involved - which makes us one step closer to finding a cure for childhood cancer. It amazes me how much a little boy, who I never had the honor of meeting, changed my heart and inspired me to do my part in the world.”

Andrea's Story

Another young adult, Andrea Eastes, has become familiar with Gunner’s Magic Train and taken the initiative on her college campus to get involved. She joined For The Kids , a student-run

“Whenever we hear the words pediatric cancer spoken, our first response is visceral – ranging from shock and anger, to confusion and heartbreak," Andrea explained. "But then we ask, ‘what do you mean,’ ‘how could this happen,’ and ‘what happens next?’ Perhaps the most important question we ask is ‘what can I do?’ However, this can be difficult to answer. While we can be supportive to a patient and their family, it feels like there is always more to be done. This question then transitions from being specific to a family and broadens to the whole community affected.

DanceBlue

“I found my answer as an undergraduate at the University of Kentucky (UK) in DanceBlue. DanceBlue is a student-led organization that works year-round to raise funds to fight pediatric cancer and culminates in a 24-hour no-sit, no-sleep dance marathon. UK has made DanceBlue a part of campus culture with support coming from students of all backgrounds united in their desire to take a stand against pediatric cancer. In addition, the funds raised by DanceBlue are allocated to families that are currently in treatment, research at the Markey Cancer Center, and improvements to the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic," Andrea said. "For the duration of my undergraduate career, I was involved with DanceBlue in several aspects - onlooker, participant, team captain, and supporter. Every event I went to, every dollar I raised, I felt connected to my goal of helping defeat pediatric cancer and to my fellow students that had the same goal in mind. Knowing that my university was ‘for the kids’ contributed to my college experiences in ways I cannot even begin to describe. Come marathon day, all the hard work paid off to see that for one day, a child could forget that they had cancer and just be a kid. Those moments are what make it worth it. Those moments are why I DanceBlue. "Although my contributions are but a drop in the barrel, actively involving myself every day with DanceBlue, and seeing others around me that did the same, gives me hope for the future of pediatric cancer. To learn more about DanceBlue, please visit danceblue.org. The website provides information on donating, student involvement, and mini-marathons (for students in K-12 across KY to get involved)."

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iDOCTOR

Why Is the TV So Loud? by Karen Hammond with Donnie Baker, Audibel Hearing Center

ost of us never think about hearing loss unless we have a friend or relative who is deaf. We assume that as we get older we may experience some deterioration in what we hear, but that’s not going to happen for many years – or is it? Hearing loss can affect people of all ages and is an invisible condition. It affects me and so I want to share my hearing loss story, and what I did about it.

The First Signs

If you work in an environment where you’re exposed to loud noises every day you might notice that you’re not hearing things very well. Or, maybe you were just a “rocker” who played guitar in the garage and attended a lot of very loud concerts! Now you have to turn up the TV or the car radio to clearly here what the announcer is saying. Or, perhaps you have received heavy doses of chemotherapy or other powerful medicines, or had meningitis or Meniere’s disease. These are just a few of the reasons you can’t hear what your husband says in a restaurant if there’s any background noise. I thought I could hear well until one day, about a year after I had beaten cancer for the second time, my husband asked me why I thought he was shouting when he was only speaking normally and - by the way – had I noticed that I complained that the TV was too loud? What was going on? I had also developed tinnitus – ringing in the ears – and it was starting to become very annoying. I reluctantly made an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional.

tiny hair cells. Hair cells change the vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain through the hearing nerve. The brain tells you that you are hearing a sound and what that sound is.”

...And Why We Don't

“Each hair cell has a small patch of stereocilia sticking up out of the top it,” Baker told me. “Sound makes the stereocilia rock back and forth. If the sound is too loud, the stereocilia can be bent or broken. This will cause the hair cell to die and it can no longer send sound signals to the brain. In people, once a hair cell dies, it will never grow back.” Strangely, when they sound waves hit these cells they can also start vibrating all on their own. Why do they do this? “They do it to help extend the range of your hearing,” said Baker. “Generally speaking, your hair cells only vibrate when they hear a very quiet noise coming in to mimic the incoming sound waves - your hair cells act like an amplifier for very quiet noises.”

How We Hear...

“To understand how complex hearing loss is you have to understand a little about how our hearing works,” explained Donnie Baker a Hearing Instrument Specialist at Audibel Hearing Center. “Sound waves travel into the ear canal until they reach the eardrum. The eardrum passes the vibrations through the middle ear bones or ossicles into the inner ear. The inner ear is shaped like a snail and is also called the cochlea. Inside the cochlea, there are thousands of

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Which brings me back to why I thought my husband was shouting and the TV was too loud. “When people lose their hearing, they often lose this amplification process first,” explained Baker. “This means they can’t hear quiet sounds, but loud noises sound just the same. That’s why someone with hearing loss might say “Speak up!” when you whisper but, “There’s no need to shout!” when you switch to a louder voice.”

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Why Hearing Matters

We cannot see hearing loss, only the toll it takes on those experiencing it. Hearing loss can affect your safety: You might not hear a car horn, an ambulance or an alarm. Hearing loss can affect your relationships: You might believe, like I did, that someone is shouting at you. When you can’t hear well, you stop responding to conversation (because you may not have fully heard it, or heard it at all.) Your friends and family may think you’re being aloof or withdrawn – maybe you are, because you’re embarrassed about not hearing what they say? In older people hearing loss can also be confused with, or even complicate, geriatric conditions such as dementia.

When Is It Time to Have Your Hearing Tested

Did you know that about two to three out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears? More than 90 percent of deaf children are born to hearing parents. Approximately 15 percent of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. One in three adults aged over 65 have hearing loss. It’s time to be tested when you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves. You turn up the volume on the television so high that it disturbs others in the room with you. You experience ringing or white noise in your ears. You start to avoid noisy environments because the sound literally hurts or you can’t hear well enough to be part of a conversation.

heard birds singing! I had no idea that I could no longer hear bird song – how sad. “Finding the right hearing aids won’t be hard,” said Baker. “Hearing aids today are not only smaller but more discreet. There are options that connect directly to your iPhone and TV, and others that are nearly ‘invisible’.” Most people are really surprised when I tell them I have hearing aids because you really have to look hard to see them - and I wear my hair up a lot of the time. They’re even more surprised when I whip out my iPhone to adjust them. I would even go so far as to say my hearing aids are cool!

Consult with a hearing instrument specialist as it’s important to see someone who specializes in hearing problems. Seeing a hearing specialist will ensure you will receive a comprehensive evaluation and precise measurement of your hearing loss. Don’t put off getting your hearing tested. The sooner you act, the sooner you put a stop to the negative effects of hearing loss, and the sooner you begin to regain sharpness, confidence and control. When you can’t hear what’s going on around you, your mental sharpness suffers – it’s a serious issue.

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iSUPPORT

"We Walk to Cure MS" by Amy Noles

ary Carabella’s dear Uncle Bobby who raised her can’t dance like he once used to and is never without a cane and brace on his leg. That gives her an excellent reason to promote multiple sclerosis awareness. She wants a cure to be found for her friends who can’t ride motorcycles or play with their kids, or go about their day without debilitating cramps. Carabella is the Director of Development for the Kentucky-Southeast Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society and raising funds for this chronic, disabling disease is not only her passion, it’s her job. For her it’s both a personal mission and a professional one.

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. At least two to three times more women than men are diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide.

Walk MS Western Kentucky

In an effort to raise funding to treat and cure this disease, the Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter of the National MS Society is hosting its annual Walk MS Western Kentucky from 9-11am on September 24 at Noble Park. Over 450 people are expected to raise more than $45,000 to support cutting-edge research and lifechanging programs and services for people living with MS. The event is held annually on the last weekend in September to coincide with Paducah’s well-known Barbecue on the River festival. But, really, it’s far more than just a fundraising walk. “Participants can expect fun, love, music, lunch, face painting and more!” Carabella told me. “We allow teams and vendors to set up tents and sell their items and goods. This helps us to raise even more funds to find a cure. We always have games and sometimes families bring their own - it’s always new and exciting!” Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them, to connect, join together, be inspired and to raise critical funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Free Lunch & Kids Zone

Immediately following the walk a free lunch will be served to all Walk MS participants. The food is being provided by USA Foods and Atmos Energy. This year’s activities include a Kids Zone, “Try on MS” and various games and vendors. The Kids Zone will feature Corn Hole, face painting, a bounce house and life size Jenga! Yes, you read that correctly. During the game, players take turns removing one block at a time from a tower constructed of 54 blocks. Now imagine that with blocks up to ten times the usual size!

"Try on MS"

“Try on MS” is a simulation of what living with MS may feel like. You can try doing everyday tasks with large thick gloves on to experience

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure. It addresses the challenges of everyone affected by MS. To date, the Society has invested $924 million to advance research projects around the world in order to stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. Through its comprehensive nationwide network of programs and services, it also helped more than one million people affected by MS connect to the people, information and resources needed to live their best lives. What Your Research Dollars Have Accomplished: • There are 16 therapies specifically approved for treating and managing MS, and more potential MS therapies in development today than at any other time in history. • MS is more quickly diagnosed, enabling early and sustained therapy to slow disease activity • There is much greater awareness of the many symptoms of MS and ways to address them to improve quality of life • Scientists are making breakthroughs in identifying risk factors that can increase a person’s susceptibility to MS, which will help lead to ways to prevent the disease. a little of the discomfort and issues living with MS can bring. Try buttoning a shirt with your hands in an oven mitt. Or, instead of going out in nice shoes for the evening, experience walking with one foot in a high heel and one in a swimming flipper! (This simulates what "drop foot" feels like.)

Families & Community Coming Together

Wearing large, thick kitchen gloves simulates the loss of dexterity and sensation in the extremities, making it difficult for people living with MS to do things most folks take for granted, such as tying their shoes or even turning the pages of a book.

Carabella encourages anyone who is affected by MS to participate. “We would love to have record numbers of participants this year. But if someone would just like to make a donation please visit this link, walkms.org.”

Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS & those who care about them to connect, join together, be inspired & to raise critical funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Walk MS Paducah Western Kentucky attracts friends and families of people affected by MS, people living with MS, corporate teams, and individuals who want to help end MS forever. Participants have the option of walking a fully accessible route of one, two or three miles.

There is no fee to register, but fundraising is strongly encouraged. T-shirts are given to participants who raise a minimum of $125. Visit walkms.org, call 502.526.5303 or email mary.carabella@nmss.org for more information about this year’s event. This year’s presenting sponsor is Land Shark Shredding. Additional sponsors include Harley Davidson, Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, BWXT Conversation Services, Paducah Bank, US Foods, Atmos Energy, Foggy 103, Jackson Purchase 2-way radio, Buttons Bows & Prego, Cunningham Golf, and the 7th Annual Raktoberfest.

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iPET

It's All Going to the Dogs! Missing Bella Week by Amy Noles

issing Bella is a local animal advocacy organization that rescues pets and finds humane homes for them. This 501c3 non-profit organization is holding a number of fundraising events the week of September 12-19. They want to make a big dent in the number of unwanted pets in our area and help them find forever homes. If you’re a dog or cat lover you’ll want to be a part of Missing Bella Week! Starting Monday, September 12th, the Missing Bella organization will kick off a week of fundraising events in support of Dylan’s Dawgz, a low cost spay and neuter program in western Kentucky. Events include:

September 12-16

Join the Spay-A-Thon taking place at Flanary Veterinary Clinic. The goal is to spay/neuter 100 dogs/cats in just five days!

September 17

Shop at the FLEA Market - yep, that’s a pun - at The Riff on Irvin Cobb Drive. The evening will end with the Rock the KasPAW concert featuring country party band, Kickapoo Junction.

September 19

Be a part of the Woof & Waggle Open Golf at Rolling Hills Country Club.

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“We are excited about the week long fundraising events to help continue our mission of reducing the pet overpopulation in western Kentucky,” said Lisa Lauck, co-founder of Missing Bella. “The local shelters are full of cats and dogs that don’t have a home and there are citizens who cannot afford the expense of spaying or neutering their pets. By providing this service, we want to prevent the unexpected litters that fill our shelters.”

Spay-a-Thon

Missing Bella has challenged Dr. Lanita Flanary to spay or neuter 100 dogs or cats in five days. That means she will have to do 20 surgeries per day! Chip Wynn with Chip Wynn Motors has pledged $5 for every animal she sterilizes. They are asking other businesses or individuals to match that pledge – what a great idea! As a Bissell Pet Partner, Missing Bella received a $1,000 grant from the Bissell Pet Foundation to kick start the spay-a-thon. Dr. Flanary is donating her time but Missing Bella will be paying for all hard expenses which will be approximately $4,000.

It all started because of a stray dog - a mistreated Brussels Griffon, to be precise. Lisa Lauck, already a dog owner, rescued Bella from a breeder in southern Illinois in November 2009. After taking her home, the two developed a special bond.

One day in May 2010, Bella, who was deathly afraid of men, was spooked and ran off while they were visiting a friend’s house. Lauck and her friend, Christie Bell, started a Facebook page for Bella hoping to locate her. They never found Bella but they did find something else - a community of people who cared about missing, abused or homeless animals and wanted to do something about it. The Facebook page grew into Missing Bella, a 501c3 non-profit organization, that Lauck and Bell run in addition to their day jobs. The dynamic duo are both avid animal lovers. Missing Bella is animal advocacy organization that seeks to rescue pets and find humane homes for them. Their main goal is to improve the quality of these animals’ lives. A Dawgs' Tale The Dylan’s Dawgz Spay and Neuter Program was formed through Missing Bella in honor of Bell's son. Bell's son, Dylan was the victim of a fatal car accident when he was just 19 years old. Dylan’s catchphrase, “What’s up dawg?” was the inspiration for the programs’ name. By helping people get their animals spayed and neutered, and reducing the number of unwanted animals in shelters, Dylan’s Dawgz helps reduce animal abuse and euthanasia.

The FLEA Market will be held at The Riff from 8am to 3pm on September 17. Anyone can purchase a 10x10 vendor space. Booths inside are $25 and booths outside are $10. Vendor can keep their proceeds or donate them. Vendors will be able to set up their booth the day before. If you are not able to set up your own table, you are welcome to donate items to Missing Bella to sell at the market.

Over 2.7 million animals are euthanized in shelters every year. Millions more are on the streets without nurturing homes. Dylan’s Dawgz hopes to spay and neuter 500 dogs in 2016. If you would like more information about any of these events, please contact Lisa Lauck at 727.804.0852 or email her at missingbellarescue@ yahoo.com.

The Riff will turn from a FLEA market back into a concert venue with doors opening at 7pm. Local band, Sexual Vanilla, featuring Eric Romanak and Daniel Jonas, will start the night off and get the crowd ready for Central Illinois’ top country party band, Kickapoo Junction. Tickets are just $10 for the concert.

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Get your team together and join Missing Bella for a fun afternoon on the golf course. The scramble is at Rolling Hills Country Club with a 1pm shotgun start. A foursome is just $300 and includes lunch catered by Texas Roadhouse, cart, green fees, and a player bag filled with goodies. Can’t play but would like to support the event? Purchase a hole sponsorship for $100 or donate an item to the silent auction. Prizes are awarded to the 1st place team in three categories: all men, all women, and mixed teams. Kickapoo Junction is loaded up with today’s hottest modern country hits and is going full throttle to bring their high-energy, rockin’ country show to The Riff. If you love to dance and party, you are not going to want to miss this train as KJ storms into Paducah with their rare combination of musical talents. By definition a "junction" is where two or more railway lines meet or cross. Kickapoo Junction is just that... a mix of seasoned players from all different backgrounds that have crossed paths to come together for your musical entertainment. They are the premier country band in central Illinois with the tag line, “This Ain’t Your Daddy’s Country.”

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Men can purchase “skirts” which allows them to tee off from the ladies’ tee box. Women can purchase “condors” which allows them to tee off from the 150-yard marker. The event was packed last year so get your entry form in soon. Missing Bella will also be selling raffle tickets to win a new 2016 Cobra driver. Tickets will be $1 for one ticket or $5 for 10 tickets. If you would like to make a pledge for the Spay-A-Thon, purchase a booth space for the FLEA Market, sponsor the concert, or participate in the Woof & Waggle Open Golf Scramble, please contact Missing Bella at missingbellarescue@yahoo.com.

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Health Perks of Pet Ownership & Pet Therapy With seniors in the Paducah community in mind, this is an article sponsored by Life Care Centers of America and Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation.

odern medicine is not the only way to a healthy life. With the help of some four-legged friends, a healthy and happy lifestyle is easier than you think. It is said that a dog is a man’s best friend. It turns out that there are numerous surprising health benefits of pet therapy and companionship. Explore what pet options may benefit you and your lifestyle.

Pet Therapy Defined

Pet therapy is the interaction of certified and trained animals and therapy patients with the goal to improve health and quality of life. Dogs and cats are not the only furry friends that can be certified as pet therapy animals. Many others such as llamas, horses and pigs can provide service. According to the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, patients suffering from depression, memory loss, PTSD, and ambulatory or mental disability would benefit from pet therapy the most. There are many regulations in place to prevent potential injury or illness to therapy patients. According to Therapy Dogs International, to be a registered therapy dog, the pet handler or owner must: • • • •

These regulations apply to other pet therapy animals as well. Pet therapy cannot take place without a certified pet handler present to monitor the interaction.

Health Perks

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are a wide variety of health benefits that pet therapy and ownership offer. Such benefits include: • Lowering risk for anxiety and depression • Reduced blood pressure • Reduced cholesterol • Preventing feelings of loneliness • Improved heart health • Increased opportunity for exercise and socialization Pet therapy and pet ownership can increase physical activity and

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time outdoors in fresh air and sunshine. The responsibility of pet ownership also increases self-esteem and confidence.

Healthier Pet Options

Along with cats and dogs, there are a wide variety of unique and family-friendly animals available for companionship. Certain animals have qualities suited to the interests and health needs of certain owners. For example, hypoallergenic pets require little grooming and maintenance and are safer for people with respiratory challenges. Types of hypoallergenic pets include: •

• • •

Cat breeds including the Russian Blue, Siamese, Oriental Shorthair, and Cornish Rex Bird species including the Parakeet, Pionus, and Electus Exotic species including types of fish, reptiles, tarantulas, and ferrets

Many of these pets are low-maintenance which makes them unique companions that can enrich home experiences for you and the whole family. For more information on Kentucky pet therapy, visit Love on a Leash at loalcky.com, talk to your local healthcare provider, or visit your local animal shelter.

Dog breeds including the Portuguese water dog, Schnauzer, West Highland White Terrier and the Labradoodle

Schnauzers are one of the dog breeds that are hypoallergenic, making it one of the healthier pet options.

Sources rechai.missouri.edu/current-research tdidog.org/HowToJoin.aspx?Page=Registration+Requirements cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits petmd.com/dog/wellness/evr_multi_hype_of_hypoallergenic_pets 20

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Season Primer

he Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has been a huge part of the culture in our community for many years. They provide quality, artistic entertainment for our area, allow musicians the opportunity for professional development, and offer a variety of educational programs for children to experience and enjoy classical music. The PSO’s 2016-2017 season is going big! It will feature works by well-known composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Copeland, and

by Amy Noles

Strauss, as well as a great line-up of guest artists. Not to mention the ‘always sold out’ Christmas Celebration concert. "This season is perhaps one of the most diverse and exciting seasons ever planned by Maestro Ponti,” said PSO Executive Director, Daniel Sene. “Not only does the season feature several great powerhouse symphonic works, but we'll also get to see a great line-up of talent from a number of fantastic guest artists... It's gonna be huge!" Take a look into the groundbreaking 2016-17 Paducah Symphony Orchestra Season:

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Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto

17 September 2016 | 7:30pm | Carson Center Thomas Pandolfi, piano Johan Wagenaar | Cyrano De Bergerac Overture  Richard Strauss | Death and Transfiguration Beethoven Van Ludwig | Piano Concerto No.5 (Emporer) Critics have called American pianist Thomas Pandolfi “a standout among today’s young pianists,” and he will join the Paducah Symphony Orchestra in the season opener Thomas Pandolfi playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor), which has not been played in Paducah in several years.

Mendelssohn, Hanson, & Debussy

15 October 2016 | 7:30pm | Carson Center Max Crofton, tuba (2016 Young Artist Competition Winner) Beethoven Van Ludwig Egmont: Overture Bruce Broughton Allegro Moderato from Concerto for Tuba Felix Mendelssohn | Symphony No.5 (Reformation) Howard Hanson | Merry Mount: Suite Claude Debussy | La Mer The season’s second concert splashes things around a bit with

a whole host of composers, and features the 2016 Young Artist Competition Winner, MSU student Max Crofton on tuba. The performance kicks off with Beethoven and ends with Debussy’s Le Mer (French for “The Sea”), which will both challenge and reward the audience.

Copland, Clarinet, & Brahms

5 November 2016 | 7:30pm | Carson Center Franklin Cohen, clarinet Aaron Copeland Appalachian Spring: Suite Óscar Navarro Clarinet Concerto No.2 Johannes Brahms Symphony No.3 For this performance, Ponti reached back into his past, recruiting Franklin Cohen, the recently retired principal clarinetist Franklin Cohen from the Cleveland Symphony to play Oscar Navarro’s Clarinet Concerto No.2. The concert ends with Brahms’ powerfully moving Third Symphony.

A Christmas Celebration

10 December 2016 | 7:30pm | Carson Center Paducah Symphony Orchestra & Choruses A Paducah Christmas would not be complete without the rousing Christmas Celebration by the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. The Symphony pulls out all the stops, bringing in the Paducah Symphony Chorus, the PSO Children’s Chorus and the PSO Youth Chorus to combine around 200 voices with the Orchestra, creating a memorable and unique take on the Christmas classics featured.

Márquez, Flute, & Franck

18 February 2017 | 7:30pm | Carson Center Eugenia Zukerman, flute Arturo Márquez | Danzón No.2 Jacques Ibert | Flute Concerto César Franck | Symphony in D minor For this concert, the PSO welcomes Eugenia Zuckerman, a true Renaissance voice in the modern arts community. Not only is Zuckerman an acclaimed and internationally known flutist, she is also an awardwinning novelist and an EmmyEugenia Zukerman 22

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winning broadcast journalist who has covered the arts for CBS Sunday Morning and other programs.

Beethoven's 5th Symphony

11 March 2017 | 7:30pm | Carson Center Felix Mendelssohn | Symphony No.3 (Scottish) Ludwig Van Beethoven | Symphony No.5 Beethoven’s 5th Symphony is arguably classical music’s most recognizable first opening theme. Maestro Ponti opens the evening with another symphony, the Scottish Symphony by Felix Mendelssohn.

Brahm's Requiem

22 April 2017 | 7:30pm | Carson Center Paducah Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, invited choirs, and soloists Johannes Brahms | A German Requiem The season caps off with a piece so big, it stands alone. Brahms’ Requiem, the 68-minute symphony, will feature the Symphony Chorus along with the Symphony Orchestra, additional invited choirs and a male and female soloist, amounting to an overwhelming 300 voices on stage at once. Tickets are now on sale and new season subscribers receive a 50 percent off discount when purchasing tickets for the entire

season, - seven full orchestra concerts running from September 2016 through April 2017, and five additional Encore Series performances. Ticket packages start as low as $69. Discounts on series tickets and subscription specials are available, as well as individual seats for each concert. In addition, any student may request one free concert ticket per year (through their local schools). Season tickets can be purchased online at PaducahSymphony.org or by calling the PSO Office at 270.444.0065.

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Gardening as Stress Relief The Blooming Life of Howard Pulley by Carol Ullerich

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ave you ever discovered a stranger picking a bouquet from your garden? Howard Pulley has. He just smiles - content that the hours he spends tending flowers brighten someone’s

I met Howard and his wife Rose while selecting the Home of the Month for the McCracken County Civic Beautification Board. As soon as we crossed Woodville Road, there was no doubt whose home we would feature in July. Their half-acre garden is a riot of color beginning with daffodils in March and April, followed by Alliums, peonies, roses and a spectacular show of daylilies in June

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and July. Peak viewing time is the second or third week of May; mark your 2017 calendar!

"It was a family affair"

Howard retired as general manager of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in March 2002. He started gardening, something he’d done since childhood in Tennessee, to lessen job-related stress. His dad was a sharecropper and growing food for the family was expected of Howard and his five sisters. Their “family worked together, prayed together, played together, ate together.” His mom canned and wasted nothing; “it was a family affair.” He fondly recalls a hog

being slaughtered and mom preparing a supper of tenderloin with hot biscuits and gravy.

"Everything I know about relationships I learned in the garden" Residing at 4705 Metropolis Lake Road since 1973, Howard began puttering with annuals and then migrated into a small perennial garden. He started with a plan, but the dwarf crape myrtles weren’t so dwarf and the plan was scrapped. Gardening was “fun” and watching plants grow taught him much; he found it challenging to coax under-performers to reach their full potential - much like people. “Everything I know about relationships I learned in the garden. It’s an opportunity to meet people.” Any doubt he had about the value of gardening disappeared when he received a card from an anonymous passerby saying he was uplifted by the beauty.

"It was good to come home and sweat outside" Howard derives several benefits from gardening, including exercise. That was especially important since the final years of his career were spent in an office. “It was good to come home and sweat outside.” It was also an opportunity to hone carpentry skills as evidenced by elevated walkways, a coy pond and arbors he built. He finds anything dealing with nature relaxing. But, gardening can be stressful - when plants don’t behave, weeds grow, and wildflowers take over. He uses chemicals only to control Japanese beetles. For years he continued expanding his garden, but in recent years he’s begun condensing, although Rose hasn’t noticed the decrease. While Howard does all the growing, Rose manages the harvest by cooking, freezing and canning pears, berries and plums.

A wooden walkway and arbor built by Howard to enhance the half-acre garden.

Daylilies & Roses

There are many daylilies. Of the 100 varieties he grows, about half were given to him by friends, especially Mary Englert and Judy

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While his home garden is about the right size, Howard started a playground and prayer garden at Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he teaches Sunday school. That space doesn’t require much effort, just light weeding. Once he saw a young child kneeling in that garden with hands folded, praying mimicking a nearby bench. At that point, Howard knew gardening was worthwhile. Carol Ullerich is an avid gardener and a frequent contributor to Purchase Area Family magazine.

Smith, so they have memories attached. He began with a dozen or so, divided them, gave some away, and replanted the leftovers. He grows roses too - one of his mom’s specialties. Usually after a funeral she would place a rose stem in a potato, plant the potato in the ground and place a jar over the stem. Months later, she’d have a new rose; Howard’s attempts at propagating roses have been less successful. The garden has hosted a wedding and been the background of many prom photos. Strangers stop to smell the roses, or pick flowers for someone who is ill. It’s also prime space for Howard to play and talk with his grandchildren, as he did with his two daughters when they were young - they’d often burst a watermelon on the ground, sit down and talk.

Trust the Almanacs

Howard follows the Farmer’s Almanac, but prefers Blum’s Farmer’s & Planter’s Almanac. When asked how he judges their accuracy he shared this experience. His mom religiously planted by the signs. Once he had a bumper crop of cabbage so Rose canned sauerkraut. That evening, chatting on the phone with his mom, he shared how they’d spent the day. She predicted their work was for naught because the signs weren’t right. When they opened the first jar, mom was right, the sauerkraut was awful.

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September Events We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information.

For up-to-date calendar information, visit

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SATURDAY

Grand Rivers Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival 9am-5pm Little Lake Park grandriversartsandcraftsfestival.com 270.508.0700 $1 per person at the walk-in gate or $3 per car. Featuring hand-made crafts and artwork, artists demonstrations, great food, great music and more. The event will feature original and handcrafted items from almost 100 crafters and artisans. Disney Princess Tea Party 1-2:30pm & 3-4:30pm Graves County Middle School gcmsprincessteaparty.blogspot.com 270.328.3670 All girls through age 11 are invited to join princesses Cinderella, Merida, Belle, Tiana, Elsa, Anna, Sophia, Moana and Tinkerbelle for a tea party. Activities include meet & greets, tea (juice or milk) and cupcakes, Bippity Boppity Boutique, Fairy Godmother's Lounge and a special appearance by Prince Charming! Parents, be sure to bring your cameras! All proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Louisville.

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MONDAY (LABOR DAY)

Grand Rivers Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival 9am-3pm Little Lake Park grandriversartsandcraftsfestival.com 270.508.0700 $1 per person at the walk-in gate or $3 per car. Featuring hand-made crafts and artwork, artists demonstrations, great food, great music and more. The event will feature original and handcrafted items from almost 100 crafters and artisans. Labor Day Baby kentuckyoaksmall.com 270.444.0440 The first baby to be born on Labor Day at Baptist Health, Paducah wins special gifts. See website for details.

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WEDNESDAY

How to Read a Knit Pattern 10am-12pm Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ibkshop.biz 270.709.3270 Make yourself (or a friend!) a beautiful scarf while learning new stitches and how to do short rows, as well as how to read a knitting pattern. Yarn will be provided in the student's choice of colors, as well as the pattern for the Third Time's The Charm scarf. Supplies not provided are size 8 needles and a stitch marker. Students must be able to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Call to register.

FREE Time Management Seminar 8-9:30am Paducah Commerce Center paducahchamber.org 270.443.1746 Terri Lundberg of Lundberg Imaging will be the featured speaker. Preregistration is requested.

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Double Wedding Ring Improv with Victoria Findlay Wolfe 9am-5pm National Quilt Museum quiltmuseum.org 270.442.8856 This fun and unique class will teach you to exploit the traditional double wedding ring pattern and transform it by manipulating fabric and layout.

FRIDAY

Little Black Dress Party 6-11pm SIU Arena littleblackdressparty.net 618.713.4444 General admission includes LBD Gift Bag, appetizer and dessert buffets and live entertainment. All guests must be 21 or older. Call to reserve your ticket.

54th Annual Banana Festival Banana Ball & Top Banana Recognition 7pm Bucks Celebration Center, Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Call for tickets.

SATURDAY

54th Annual Banana Festival 8am-7:30pm Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Activities include a Pistol & Turkey Shoot at Fulton PD Range, Princess Ball, Super, costume contest, Superhero Power Wheel Derby, Super Magical Movie in the park, and lots of food! Art in the Vineyard Festival 11am-4pm Purple Toad Winery purpletoadwinery.com 270.554.0010 Contact Carol Harlan at carolannharlan@yahoo.com or visit facebook. com/events/1046706752082952/. Story Time at the Railroad Museum 11am-4pm Paducah Railroad Museum paducahrr.org 270.908.6451 We will be reading the exciting and true story of Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express. Children will also make a craft, sing songs and play a railroad game. Program is included in the cost of admission.

SUNDAY

54th Annual Banana Festival 1-5pm Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Activities include Miss Banana Pageants, and photography contest. Adult/Child LEGO EV3 5:50-7pm Emerging Technologies Center, WKCTC ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky 270.534.3206 See Sunday, Sept. 4th for details.

MONDAY

54th Annual Banana Festival 11am-7pm Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Activities include Light Pole competition, photography contest, and fashion show!

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FREE Counted Cross Stitch Class & Needlework Exhibit 12-2pm Metropolis Public Library metropolispubliclibrary.com 270.247.8250 All class supplies provided free!

TUESDAY

Hope Unlimited Family Care Center's Annual Gala 6pm Julian Carroll Convention Center hopeunlimitedfcc.org 270.442.1166 The Hope Unlimited Family Care Center annual Gala is their biggest fundraiser. The purpose is to get the community together to celebrate all they've helped do this year for the families we serve. There's also an opportunity to give a financial gift at the end of the evening. Business and Professional Women Meeting 12pm Country Club of Paducah facebook.com/PaducahRiverCityBPW 270.415.7785 The Paducah BPW Organization, Inc. is a group of business and professional women who meet monthly for networking, professional development and leadership opportunities. All business and professional women are invited to attend. A buffet lunch is available for $14 per person.

WEDNESDAY

54th Annual Banana Festival 5-7pm Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Activities include a Tyson Community Meal beginning at 5pm, Kiddie Carnival, Chalk Art, Faith & Family Performing Artist Jason Crabb.

8th Annual Mayfield/Graves County Truck Pull 7pm Graves Co. Fairgrounds graves.kyschools.us 270.328.2656 or 270.674.2656 Proceeds benefit the Christmas assistance programs in Mayfield and Graves county public schools.

THURSDAY

29th Annual Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show Gates Open at 8am Carson Park cassidyscause.org 270.832.1167 More than 800 restored farm machines, tractors, automobiles, railroad motor cars, wagons and stagecoaches with antique tractor pulls and pony rides. 54th Annual Banana Festival 9am-8pm Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Vendors will be set up downtown. Activities include a Senior Citizens Rook tournament, Bump & Jumps Kiddie Carnival, Kiddie Parade through downtown and Fulton's Got Talent competition. Meet the Artists, 2016 4-8pm Paducah School of Art & Design-2D Design paducahmainstreet.org 270.444.8690 This event will boost more than 50 artists from around the region creating a large collaboration coming together to celebrate the art and community of Paducah.

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FREE Art Walk 5-8pm Art Guild of Paducah artguildofpaducah.org 270.210.4383 The second annual Meet the Artists event will take place this year in the Paducah School of Art & Design's NEW 2D/Graphic Building (historic Kitchens Bldg). This event will boost more than fifty artists from around the region creating a large collaboration coming together to celebrate the art and community of Paducah.

FRIDAY

54th Annual Banana Festival 7:30am-10pm Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Activities include a Health Fair, Bump & Jump, Kiddie Carnival, Banana Bowl, 2015 Fulton's Got Talent winner, Brenna Wilkins, an after-party with Lew Jetton 61 South... and be sure to drop off your special dish for the Banana Bake-Off. 29th Annual Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show Gates Open at 8am cassidyscause.org See Sept. 15 description.

Carson Park 270.832.1167

Waterfowl Festival 8am-8pm Ballard County Fairgrounds facebook.com/events/486892118180309

Fancy Finds Upscale Consignment Public Sale 10am-6pm 4245 Cairo Rd, Paducah fancyfindsconsignment.com 270.331.8015 Brand-name clothing and boutique brands in a clean, upscale environment. 2016 WKCTC Scholarship Auction 6pm Julian Carroll Convention Center westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.408.1346 Live auction begins at 7pm.

SATURDAY

29th Annual Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show Gates Open at 8am cassidyscause.org See Sept. 15 description.

Carson Park 270.832.1167

Waterfowl Festival 8am-8pm Ballard County Fairgrounds facebook.com/events/486892118180309 Goose Calling Contest begins at 10am. Registration will start at 8am. 54th Annual Banana Festival 8am-10pm Fulton/South Fulton thebananafestival.com 270.408.1346 Activities include a Rotary Club Car Show, "Will Run for Pudding" 5K/Fun Run, Banana Brawl, Jason Lindsey Science Guy, Greased Pig contest, doggy beauty contest, parade, and lots of great food! Vendors will open at 9am. 2016 Ballard County 4-H 5K Clover Run 8-10am Ballard Co. UK Extension Office ballard.ca.uky.edu 270.665.9118 Registration begins at 7am. 1K Fun Run for youth (10 & under) begins at 8am. 5K begins at 8:15am. Call or visit website to register. Fancy Finds Upscale Consignment Sale 10am-6pm 4245 Cairo Rd, Paducah fancyfindsconsignment.com 270.331.8015 Brand-name clothing and boutique brands in a clean, upscale environment. FREE 5th Annual Paducah Dragon Boat Festival 9am-3pm Downtown Paducah Riverfront facebook.com/PaducahDragonBoatFestival 270.575.9958 Food, drink and lots of fun! All proceeds go to the educational programming at the River Discovery Center. FLEA Market Fundraiser 8am-3pm The Riff, Paducah facebook.com/events/500117580192597 Booth space available. $25 for inside space and $10 for outside space. You will be able to set up your booth the day before. Rock the KasPAW Concert 7-11pm The Riff, Paducah facebook.com/events/529998483850635 Saddle Up and join Missing Bella for their first ROCK THE KASPAW concert fundraiser. Concert begins at 8pm. All money raised will go towards Dylan's Dawgz Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program. Tickets are $10.

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FREE Rivertown Reading Series: Carrie Jerrell & Matt Jaeger 7-8:30pm Bricolage Art Collective facebook.com//events/1733738066900400 270.575.9958 Carrie Jerrell is the author of After the Revival, chosen by Alan Shapiro for the Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize and published in the U.S. and Great Britain by Waywiser Press. Matt Jaeger is the author of two collections of short stories, The Caretakers and The Sense in Watering an Old Tree. PSO Concert: Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto 7:30pm The Carson Center paducahsymphony.org 270.444.0065 Thomas Pandolfi, piano.

SUNDAY

Waterfowl Festival 8am-8pm Ballard County Fairgrounds facebook.com/events/486892118180309 Duck Calling Contest begins at 1pm. Registration will start at 11am. Fancy Finds Upscale Consignment Sale - Discount Day 1-6pm 4245 Cairo Rd, Paducah fancyfindsconsignment.com 270.331.8015 Brand-name clothing and boutique brands in a clean, upscale environment. PSO Encore Series Performance: Piano Recital by Thomas Pandolfi 3pm The Carson Center paducahsymphony.org 270.444.0065 Adult/Child LEGO EV3 5:50-7pm Emerging Technologies Center, WKCTC ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky 270.534.3206 See Sunday, Sept. 4th for details.

MONDAY

Woof Waggle Open 1-5pm Rolling Hills Country Club facebook.com/events/348052335582657 All proceeds go to Dylan's Dawgz Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program.

TUESDAY

Love on a Leash 6:30pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Dogs in the Library? Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. Children will have a chance to meet and interact with pet therapy dogs in training and win prizes.

WEDNESDAY

FREE Time Management Seminar 8-9:30am Paducah Commerce Center paducahchamber.org 270.443.1746 The topic will be New Overtime Regulations with guest speaker Randy Fox, Capstone HR Services. Pre-registration is requested.

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22nd Barbecue on the River 6-9pm Downtown Paducah paducahchamber.org 270.444.8508 Music and entertainment from Quick Step Cloggers and The McKendrees. Bring your lawn chairs or enjoy the rustic hay-bale seating and enjoy the scrumptious, award-winning barbecue.

22nd Barbecue on the River 6-9pm Downtown Paducah paducahchamber.org 270.444.8508 Music and entertainment from The Rhythm Factory, Wheelhouse Rousters. Bring your lawn chairs or enjoy the rustic hay-bale seating and enjoy the scrumptious, award-winning barbecue.

Misaligned Minds 100 Bicycle Tour 8am Bob Noble Park paducahcymphony.org 270.444.0065 Preregistration and packet pick-up will begin on Friday at BikeWorld from 10am to 7pm. On-site registration will begin at 7am. The ride will begin and end at Shelters 16 & 19. Walk MS Western Kentucky 9am Bob Noble Park nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/KYW 270.564.9010 Walk MS Paducah has officially been renamed Walk MS Western Kentucky! The walk will be near the playground with real restrooms. Walk site opens at 9am and the walk begins at 10am. 22nd Annual United Way 5K & One-Mile Youth Run 9-11am Paducah Bank Main Branch unitedwaypaducah.org 270.444.8508 Race course begins in downtown Paducah at the Paducah Bank main branch, located at 555 Jefferson Street. Call to register. 22nd Barbecue on the River 10am-10pm Downtown Paducah paducahchamber.org 270.444.8508 Full street-side market with music and entertainment from Quick Step Cloggers, Hayley Payne and Jack Martin & Good Co. Bring your lawn chairs or enjoy the rustic hay-bale seating and enjoy the scrumptious, award-winning barbecue. Discover the Dinosaurs 10am-7pm Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center discoverthedinosaurs.com 651.766.2800 The walk-through exhibit showcases lifelike animatronic dinosaurs set in realistic environments with scenes organized chronically throughout the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Your adventure continues with additional attractions including a Dino Bone Yard complete with a T-Rex skeleton, a Dino Den for the littlest dino fans to play, and dino themed rides and inflatables for kids of all ages. At home activities are also available to enhance your learning experience at Discover the Dinosaurs Unleashed.

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Metropolis All School Reunion 5pm Baymont Inn & Suites, Metropolis discoverthedinosaurs.com 651.766.2800 Registration begins at 5pm. Program begins at 6:30pm and dinner at 7pm.

Garden Club 9:30am McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension mccracken.ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520

"Slow Cooking for Fast Times" Training Session 10-11:30am Ballard Co. UK Extension Office warehouse.ca.uky.edu/ces_events/?t=3&e=28432 270.665.9118 Healthy and delicious slow cook recipes and ideas for busy families. Presented by Denise Wooley.

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Discover the Dinosaurs 10am-5pm Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center discoverthedinosaurs.com 651.766.2800 See Saturday, Sept. 24th for details. Matthew West 3pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Matthew West is a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a four-time GRAMMY® nominee.

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Ballet Folkorico 6:30-8pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracrus, Mexico's most celebrated dance company. 40 dancers and 60 musicians, these traditional folkloric dancers will amaze audiences with magnificent costuming and high-energy dancing in Fiesta Mexico.

WEDNESDAY

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

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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 AfricanAmerican 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 Art Quilts of the Midwest. THROUGH OCTOBER 11 Here & There: Works by the Manhattan Quilt Guild. THROUGH NOVEMBER 15 Paducah Railroad Museum. 200 Washington Street, Paducah. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 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. MONDAYSATURDAY 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 2016 Art Through the Lens. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24 FREE Whitehaven Welcome Center. I–24, exit 7, 1845 Lone Oak Road. 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. The William Clark Market House Museum. 121 Market House Square. TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10-4pm. $4 ages 12 & up, $1 under 12. 270.443.7759

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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. TUESDAY & THURSDAY Mother's Day Out 9am-2pm Call to register. WEDNESDAY ABC (All Broadway Children) after school program 4pm; Children’s Choir 5pm; Fellowship Dinner 5pm; YUMS (4th & 5th graders) 6pm; Chancel Choir 7pm

Calvary Baptist Church 270 Clements St, Paducah | 270.443.1552 | Pastor Pail Hatcher SUNDAY School 10am; Worship Service 11am; Evening Service 6pm WEDNESDAY Service 6:30pm Calvert City First Presbyterian Church 639 Evergreen St, Calvert City | 270.395. 4700 | fpccalvert.com SUNDAY School 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship 10:45am 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

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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

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) 415 Audobon Dr, Paducah | 270.443.8251 | fccpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Traditional Worship (Sanctuary, Upper Level) 10:45am; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall, Lower Level) 10:45am First Presbyterian Church 200 N 7th St, Paducah | 270.442.3545 | firstprespaducah.org SUNDAY Church School 9:30am; Worship 10:45am; Youth Choir (6th12th grades) 4:30pm; Youth Group 5:30–7pm; Handbells 6pm WEDNESDAY Children’s Choir & Activities 4–5:45pm; Adult Choir 7pm Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church 300 Fountain Ave, Paducah270.443.1724 | fountainavenuechurch.com SUNDAY Fellowship 9am; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45am; Worship & Children’s Church (ages 4–9) 10:45am; Communion Service; 1ST SUNDAY of each month. Nursery provided for birth-age 3; Evening Services 6pm; MONDAY & THURSDAY Quilting Group 9:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm ($5/call for reservation by noon Tuesday); Program & youth activities 6pm; Choir 6:30pm Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah 146 S Friendship Rd, Paducah | 270.534.1900 | friendshiponthenet.org SUNDAY School 9am Morning Worship 10:15am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Worship 6pm 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 Harmony Baptist Church 9215 Ogden Landing Rd, West Paducah | 270.488.3115 harmonybaptistchurchwestpaducahky.blogspot.com SUNDAY Sunday School 10am; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 11am; AWANA 5:30pm; Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Prayer & Praise, Bible Buddies 7am Heartland Worship Center 4777 Alben Barkley Dr, Paducah |270.534.1400 | heartlandworship.com SUNDAY School 8, 9:15 & 10:45am; Sunday Services 9:30, 10:45am & 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm; Children’s Activities 6pm; Middle/High School, 6–8pm; Divorce Care 6:30pm

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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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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; 1 ST & 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. Most items 25 cents to $1. Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian 3760 Metropolis Lake Rd, West Paducah | 270.488.2588 | milburnchapel.homestead.com SUNDAY Donuts & Coffee 9am; Sunday School 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:30am; WEDNESDAY Family Meal 5:30pm; Bible Study 6pm Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1780 Mt. Sterlin Rd, Brookport IL | 618.564.2616 SUNDAY Sunday School 10am; Worship 11am; Evening Worship 6pm; Youth Group 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm; Junior Youth Group 6:30pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church 9701 Blandville Rd, West Paducah | 270.554.0518 | mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship 10am & 6:30pm WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6:30pm New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland 6775 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah | 270.898.9664 SUNDAY Worship Service 10:30am New Geneva Community Church 433 Monroe St, Paducah | 270.443.8866 | ngccarp.org SUNDAY Worship 10:30am, Intergenerational Bible Study meal following; TUESDAY Women’s Ministry 7pm; THURSDAY Men’s Ministry 5:30pm & 6:45pm; TUESDAY-FRIDAY Biblical counseling available by appointment New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church 7680 New Hope Rd, Paducah | 270.554.0473 | facebook.com/NewHopeCPCPaducah SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Youth & Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm. For youth information, contact the River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers 270.978.1761

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church 711 Ohio St, Paducah | 270.444.6383 | rosarychapel.org SUNDAY Mass 10:30am SEPTEMBER 9 Fish Fry 4:30-6:30pm. Eat in or carry out for $10.

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

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

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

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

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St. Peter’s of the Lake Episcopal Church Gilbertsville | 270.362.8301 | stpetersofthelakes.com SUNDAY Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer Service 10am Children’s SUNDAY School 10:15-10:45am St. Pius X Catholic Church 723 E 5th Ave, Calvert City | 270.395.4727 | stpiusx.us Mass Times TUESDAY 6pm. WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY 8am SATURDAY 4:30pm SUNDAY 10am St. Thomas More Catholic Church 5645 Blandville Rd, Paducah | 270.534.9000 | stmore.org Mass Schedule MONDAY & THURSDAY 6pm TUESDAY & FRIDAY 7am SATURDAY 5:30pm SUNDAY 9 & 11am (1pm En

Español) Nursery available at all services MONDAY EVENING Active MOMS group & Active couples group. Call 270.534.9000 for more information. WEDNESDAY Mother’s Day Out THURSDAY Moms Group Playgroup Temple Israel 330 Joe Clifton Dr, Paducah | 270.442.4104 | templeisrael.us FRIDAY Lay–led Services 5:30pm Rabbi–led Services 7pm Trinity United Methodist Church 6125 Blandville Rd, Paducah | 270.534.9516 | trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am TUESDAY Women’s Bible Study 9–11am (TUMC) & 6–8pm (offsite) WEDNESDAY Awana (2yr old–5th Grade) 5–6:45pm Youth (6th–12 grade) 5:30–6:45pm Choir 6–7pm Twelve Oaks Baptist Church 2110 New Holt Rd, Paducah | 270.554.4634 | 12oaksbaptist.com SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 8,10 & 10:45am WEDNESDAY Awana 5:30–7pm, Mid–Week Service 6pm

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

United Central Presbyterian Church 1347 S. 6th St, Paducah | 270.442.6414 SUNDAY School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Nursery provided United Church of Paducah 4600 Buckner Ln, Paducah | 270.442.3722 | uccpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship celebration 10am Coffee & refreshments 11–11:20am Christian Education until Noon. Waldo Baptist Church 6970 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL | 618.564.2180 | waldobaptist.org SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Morning Worship Service 10am Evening Worship Service 6am WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal Ministry 5:30pm Mid–Week Service 7pm 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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Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1347 S 6th St, Paducah | 270.442.6414 | 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 Immanuel Baptist Church Preschool 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 FREE Adult Jazz & Tap. Market House Theatre. EVERY SATURDAY 10pm. markethousetheatre.org Agents of Nature. EVERY DAY LBL Nature Station. 10am–5pm. Visitors to Land Between The Lakes can experience the Woodlands Nature Station & surrounding trails in a whole new way. The mobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes & complete fun educational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5 mile route. landbetweenthelakes.us agentsofdiscovery.net

American Disaster Action Team (DAT) 2ND MONDAY monthly meetings. 6:30pm. Chapter building. 270.442.3575. American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. 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. Ballard County Cemetery Road Meets the 1ST THURSDAYS 5pm at Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270.210.3538. Ballard–Carlisle Historical & Genealogy Society Meets the 4TH SUNDAY, 2pm at the Ballard–Carlisle Historical & Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th St. in Wickliffe. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open FRIDAY 8am–4pm For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270.642.2187. Barre Evolution with Marci Paris. TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS. 270.519.2770. Book Club. 3RD MONDAYS Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10am. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we’re reading, 270.444.0044 Cans for the Cross. 1ST SATURDAYS. Aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10am. Celebrate Recovery Outreach at Mayfield First United Methodist Church. 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 Charitable Bingo Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow. THURSDAYS For more information, call 270.665.9844. FREE Commander’s Coffee. WEDNESDAYS Have coffee & donuts with the Commander and officers as well as see a Chapter Service Officer to resolve VA disability issues. Disabled American Veterans. 8am-12pm 270.444.9808 Earth, Moon & Sun. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 12-2:45pm. Learn about the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. This show uses Native American stories throughout to help distinguish between myths and science. Enjoy a variety of entertaining and educational programs presented with a digital projection system on the 40-foot dome of the theater. 270.924.2233. E–Reader classes THURSDAYS Led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library. FREE meals served Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Fellowship. SUNDAYS Noon–1pm at Broadway UMC (270.443.2401). 3–4:30pm at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (270.442.8621). No questions asked. FREE Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library. EVERY THURSDAY 5-8pm. mclib.net

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FREE meals served Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. SATURDAYS 11am.–1pm. at Holy House of Prayer. 270.443.1724. Open to everyone. Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theater. SATURDAYS 2pm matinée, 7pm evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries. 1200 Jefferson St. Volunteers (age 14 & older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who’s hungry. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY-FRIDAY. Financial support also welcomed! For more info, call 270.575.3400 or visit community-ministries.org. FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. Call Karen Jones at 270.206.8690 for more information. omnivisions.com From Earth to the Universe. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. 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. 270.924.2233. FREE Gamblers Anonymous Meetings. First Christian Church 415 Audubon Drive. EVERY THURSDAY 7pm. 618.570.4882 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, 8am–4:30pm at Anderson Technical Building & at KY Oaks Mall 10am-6pm. To register, call 270.534.3451 westkentucky.kctcs.edu. The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the 1ST WEDNESDAYS. For information: 270.236.2317, 270.753.8910 or visit kentucky. sierraclub.org. Harvest Time at the Homeplace. Homeplace 1850's Working Farm. MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am. Farm work in September includes harvesting the tobacco crop, shucking and shelling corn, plowing, making winter clothing, quilting, and cooking and preserving garden vegetables from the fall harvest. Learn practical skills that are as valuable today as they were in the past. 931.232.6457 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

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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 lighthearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. Including 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. 270.924.2233.

FREE Legos at the Library. Graves County Public Library. EVERY MONDAY 1pm. 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 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. 2ND THURSDAYS McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions at 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. 1010:30am marshallcolibrary.org FREE Mothering Through Breastfeeding. 2ND TUESDAYS 10am at Grace Episcopal Church. This parenting support group is open to all pregnant and nursing mothers and their children. 270.443.2373 or 270.442.4891.

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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 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. Noble Park Pool 2801 Park Avenue. TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS 11:30am4:30pm 270.444.8508. 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 Writer’s Group. 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. Etcetera Coffeehouse. 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. EVERY THURSDAY 5-8pm. mclib.net River City Singles MONDAY Evening Dance Carroll Convention Center 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.

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 9am–Noon & 1–4pm. 270.442.6795. paducahcoopministry.org.

FREE Story Hour @Benton. Marshall County Public Library. EVERY WEDNESDAY 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org

Paducah Farmers' Market. Downtown Paducah. EVERY DAY 7:30am. 270.444.8649 paducahky.gov/farmers-market

FREE Story Hour @Calvert. Marshall County Public Library. EVERY TUESDAY 10-11am marshallcolibrary.org

Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270.210.8298.

FREE Story Hour @Hardin. Marshall County Public Library. EVERY THURSDAY 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org

Story Book Ballet, Market House Theatre, 120 Market House Square. THURSDAYS For more information, call 270.444.6828

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FREE Story Hour Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. For more, call 618.524.4312. FREE Tech Help. McCracken County Public Library. EVERY TUESDAY 5-8:30pm. mclib.net Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 THURSDAYS 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;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. EVERY DAY 1-1:45pm. You are invited to quietly relax under a 40 foot canopy of stars that represent tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sky. 270.924.2233. FREE Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation.org 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 FREE Chess Club Calloway County Public Library. MONDAYS 5:307:30pm 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. Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, & adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer & dance. For details, call 270.444.8508 or visit paducahky.gov FREE Prenatal Classes by the Lourdes Little Miracles Birthing Center. Borders Community Room, Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. Nurses provide reliable, up-to-date information on childbirth and breastfeeding, helping you welcome your little miracle with knowledge and confidence. Includes a tour of our birthing center. Available either as a four-week course (four Mondays a month), or as a bootcamp course on a Saturday. Call 270.444.2243 to register. FREE Childbirth Classes. Lourdes Hospital. EVERY MONDAY in September. 6-8:30pm. 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.asp 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.

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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 Cardio Tennis 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. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6–7pm. For more information, call 270.444.8508.

Informal Coffee Group. MONDAY–FRIDAY Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street & Kirchoff’s Bakery locations. 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. TUESDAYS Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30pm. FREE. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579. McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. WEDNESDAYS adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm. mccrackenhumane.org Senior Citizens Social Dinner & Games. 3RD SATURDAYS McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30-6pm. 270.488.3770. Senior Medicare Patrol 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS at the Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For an appointment or information, call 270.442.8993.

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.

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.

Kids’ Kickboxing. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 5–5:50pm. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270.564.5804.

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

Table Tennis. THURSDAYS Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 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

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. TUESDAYS Senior Citizens Center. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Bible Study & Lunch. 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS Broadway Church of Christ. 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 Exercise Classes for Seniors MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center. 10–11am. 270.443.8579 Hot Lunches. MONDAY–FRIDAY Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579

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TUESDAYS for Seniors Wickliffe Mounds. 9am-4:30pm. Special discounted rate. Tour the site & museum; have a leisurly walk around the mounds; view birds & wildflowers along the nature trail; learn about the site's history. 270.335.3681. parks.ky.gov 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. MONDAY–FRIDAY Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 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 – Benchmark Family Services, Inc, established in 1994, is a private, faith–based, non–profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out–of–home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7 emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster children when needed, premium financial compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at 270.408.1361. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky’s youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule, 24-hour crisis intervention/ support, access to on staff mental health professionals, ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided, respite, incentives, daily reimbursements paid twice monthly, case managers for every home, staff cell phone numbers, and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on, call Necco toll free at 866.30NECCO (866.306.3226) or 270.898.1293.

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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 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.

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. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park. Wickliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11ad. Activities include tour guiding, educational programs, greeting visitors, outdoor landscaping and other help. 270.335.3681 carla.hildebrand@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming Trail hiking, animal discovery, children’s activities, planetarium programming and more. Weekday and weekend listings. 270.924.2020. lbl.org 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.

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 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.

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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. WEDNESDAYS First Baptist Church, 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. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 5–9pm. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at 270.898.8796.

Hospice Grief Support Group. MONDAYS except holidays. Lourdes North Plaza, 911 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah. 5-6:30pm. For more information, call Frank Queen at 270.415.3636. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. 1ST THURSDAYS except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8am. Call for info 270.415.3632. Now & Beyond Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2 ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6–8am. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796 or 270.534.4200. Healthy Grieving Group. MONDAYS (except holidays). Paducah Lourdes North Plaza, 5pm. 270.415.3636 Grief Support Lunch. 1ST TUESDAYS Luke’s Truckstop, Arlington. 11:30am. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@lourdes–pad.org. 270.415.3607. Survivors of Suicide support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Ln. Contact: 270.442.3722 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6-8pm. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796.

MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDERS Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS 5:30pm. Meets in the Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 270.564.5879 Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers: Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1.800.870.7460 or 270.415.3640. Meetings are MONDAYS (except holidays) in the Behavioral Health meeting Room (adjacent to the ER). 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. Call 270.444.2444 or eLourdes.com/classeseventssupportgroups.asp Baptist Health has meetings and groups for: Breast Feeding, Childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Radiation Therapy for New Patients, Ostomy & more. Call 270.575.2229 or baptisthealthkentucky.com/paducah. Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270.442.1166 in Paducah or 618.524.5730 in Metropolis. St. Nicholas Free Clinic St. Nicholas Foundation is a program that provides free primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult

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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. Clinic Hours: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8am-5pm. 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). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Budget Store phone number: 270.442.9351; Help Line phone number: 270.575.1008; E–mail stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health Provides service in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24–hr. crisis hotline, 800.592. 3980. Call the office, 270.442.7121, to find out more. Martha’s Vineyard A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly. If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 270.575.0021. Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am–Noon for food distribution and to receive non–perishable donations. 270.665.5551.

hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! For more info, contact mikewurth@comcast.net

PARENTING SUPPORT La Leche League of Kentucky– All breastfeeding mothers and mothers–to–be interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1 ST THURSDAYS at 10am, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 270.534.0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 270.744.0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3 RD MONDAYS. 10:30am. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 270.349.3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – A Christian–based group of other military wives. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All welcome. wivesoffaith.org/groups/ western–kentucky– wof ashley@wivesoffaith.org

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. THURSDAYS at 11am at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 270.443.2401. 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. THURSDAYS 10am-1pm. McCracken County Cooperative Extension. Provides a foundation of knowledge to volunteers in the subject areas of food safety, food science, food preparation & food preservation. The program allows people with interests in food, cooking & nutrition to take their expertise to a higher level while developing new avenues for helping in the community. mccracken.ca.uky.edu Hearts for Babies. 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 at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270.554.3818 Paducah Chess Club SATURDAY 1–4pm, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English’s Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway. Paducah Photographer’s Club. Meets 1ST MONDAYS. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30–8:30pm. Whether you’re a new

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SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles. Meets the second SATURDAYS & 4TH FRIDAYS. accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club. Broadway United Methodist Church, THURSDAYS, Noon–1pm. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Families on the Spectrum 1ST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 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

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Paducah/River City Business & Professional Women (BPW). 2ND TUESDAYS Noon County Club of Paducah. 270.442.7636. paducahrivercitybpw@yahoo.com Paducah Business & Professional Women (BPW) 2ND TUESDAYS 5:30–7pm. McCracken County Public Library. 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 The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, TUESDAYS at

noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Walker Hall.

Paducah Rotaract Club. 1ST MONDAYS at 6pm. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18–30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club. WEDNESDAYS for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. 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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Fresh, Local and Farm Raised by Amy Noles

et's face it - our lives revolve around food. We nourish our bodies with it, but we also celebrate, entertain and express affection with food. So it’s no surprise that we all want the healthiest, freshest, great tasting food. To serve the best, and trigger other positive effects on the economy, the soil, wildlife and the welfare of those who raise what we eat, buying locally raised meats is one of the wisest choices you can make for your family. We have some amazing local businesses that sell poultry, beef, pork, eggs and even fish. If you have visited Paducah’s Farmers’ Market, you have probably noticed one of their booths. Their products are not just available during the market, but all year around. Meat, just like produce, has to be grown – obviously calves don’t become cows overnight! If you are interested in ordering meat for the spring many farms are now taking orders. Here are just a few of the local options for fresh, local food.

McCombs Farms

McCombs Farms is run by Evan McCombs. In 2014 he began his college career at Murray State University as an AgBusiness student. Being around agriculture growing up and in school, he realized the problems with the food system today. He decided to start a farm and do things a little differently. His farm raises animals on pasture without the use of medication or GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). The result is the highest quality meat and eggs you can purchase.

“If animals are raised the right way, there is no need for medication,” explained McCombs. “I believe that GMOs are unhealthy and dangerous, and require chemicals and soil degradation in order to produce them. This has weakened our land tremendously and is threatening sustainability in the future.” The McCombs farm is located in Graves County and is approximately 200 acres with a mixture of woods and pastures. All of the animals are raised on pasture from start to finish. They practice intensive, rotational grazing made possible by electric fencing. This practice increases productivity of the ground, and eliminates the risk of disease in the animals. Their system is a mixture of how animals used to be raised, along with modern technology that increases productivity - all without compromising quality. They sell pastured poultry year-round along with whole chickens, boneless breasts, wings, thighs, legs, livers, and soup bones. Beef, lamb, and pork are not available this year but they must be pre-ordered by next March 2017 and will be ready in the fall for pick up. Unfortunately you’re too late to order your turkey for Thanksgiving as they must be ordered by August 1st. Plan for next year! Learn more about McCombs Farm at mccombsfarm.com or their Facebook Page at facebook.com/mccombsfarm. You can contact them at mccombsfarm.ky@gmail.com or by calling 270.994.4903

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honest about how the product is grown they are proud of their animals and love for the customers to see them! There are a lot of loop holes in label regulations, so buying from and developing a friendship with your local farmers is a great way to know you’re getting what you pay for!” The Palmers sell all forms of their beef & pork cuts and chickens too. Visit palmerfarmsbeef.com or facebook.com/palmerfarmsbeef for prices and availability. You can find them at the Paducah Farmer’s Market most weekends during market season.

Fin Gourmet

Palmer Farms specializes in 100% grass fed pork and other meats.

Palmer Farms

Stacie Palmer and her family specializes in 100 percent grass fed, all natural beef, pork and chicken raised without hormones or antibiotics. The Palmers are a family farm. Stacie, her husband and their three kids handle the day-to-day management of the livestock. The Palmer’s homeschool their children and they get to spend a lot of quality time together on the farm. “The greatest advantage to eating local food is that you have a friendship with the farmers who grow your food,” Palmer told me. “I always encourage people to come visit and tour the farm. If the producer is

Fin Gourmet Store, located in Paducah, is a Kentucky Proud Producer™ of wild-caught Asian Carp products. Nowhere else in the world but the USA are Asian Carp wild-caught and those from western Kentucky are of the best quality. Did you know that Asian Carp have the highest content of Omega-3 fatty acids per gram among fresh-water fish - on par with wild-caught salmon? Unlike many other types of harvested fish such as tuna, they have only trace amounts of mercury or lead. Asian Carp are top-water filter feeders, not at all like their cousins the common carp which are bottom feeders. Additionally, they do not eat other fish, making them a very healthy clean source of protein. In fact every 100g of Asian Carp meat contains about 20g of pure fish protein, again on par with wild-caught salmon. Fin sells variations of these products both in their store and on their website atfingourmetfoods.com.

Dogwood Farm

Dogwood Farm has been producing all natural 100 percent grassfinished beef to the public since 2003. They have also been selling USDA-inspected ground beef through Heath Health Foods in the Lone Oak area since 2010. Truly local, all Dogwood Farm beef has been raised for generations on the farm from a herd of registered Hereford cows Toby Dulworth began breeding in 1964. He says, “All cattle sold for beef are raised entirely on forages here in our pastures, so we know they have been given no hormones or steroids, and fed no antibiotics or grain. Over the years many customers have come to us for beef that is safe for special health problems.” Like most farms, Dogwood does not do the actual processing. On the day that the steer is delivered to the customers’ state-inspected Kentucky processor, it is weighed. The customer or buyers’ club gives instructions for how the beef should be cut, packaged, and divided, just as they prefer; for example, steaks cut 1 1/2 inches thick, packaged two per package, roasts three to four pounds, ground beef in one pound rolls, etc. The beef is cool dry aged for ten days to two weeks for better flavor and tenderness. It is then the customers’ responsibility to pay for the custom processing and pick up the beef to take home.

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“For all new customers who make a deposit to hold a share of beef in advance, we offer a pretty extensive educational beef booklet,” Debby Dulworth told me. “It contains over twenty pages of information about the farm, the health advantages of local grass-finished beef, nutritional information, charts of beef cuts, local processor information, special tips for cooking grass-fed beef, and several pages of recipes.” Dogwood Farm will offer six to eight custom beef steers during the remainder of 2016. Reservations for delivery are taken in the order deposits are received. “For a whole beef, we ask for a $200 deposit, and for a half share or less, we now ask for a $100 deposit, applied to the final cost at time the customer picks up the custom-cut and packaged beef share from the processor,” explained Dulworth. “We have reservation dates with our processor in September and October. A November date may be arranged if needed. USDA ground beef will also be available, along with some USDA cuts. If anyone would like to place an order for this fall they should do so in the near future.” Contact the Dulworths at 270.224.2993 or dogwood@brtc.net.

Sustainably raised meats have a wide range of nutritional benefits. Compared to factory farmed meat, sustainable meat from animals raised on pasture contains less fat, fewer calories, and higher levels of essential omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, beta carotene, and other important nutrients. As an added benefit, sustainably raised meat is produced without the use of growth hormones, non-therapeutic antibiotics, or unsavory feed additives. Most people agree that sustainably raised foods simply taste better than anything produced by industrial agriculture. Ever compared a fresh tomato from a farmers' market to a tomato grown on a mega farm and shipped before it's even ripened? There’s a dramatic difference. It’s no surprise that top restaurants and chefs choose to serve sustainable meat — it just tastes better!

All Dogwood Farm beef has been raised for generations from the same herd.

Koru Gardens

Koru Gardens is a farm located in Lone Oak and owned by Andrew & Hannah Hammonds. The Hammonds offer pasture raised pork. The pork is offered in a bulk lot of 30lbs for $160, or individual cuts - prices vary. Next year, they will also be offering lamb & eggs. “Buying meat raised in local pastures ensures a high quality meat. It’s lean, juicy, good for you, and tastes great!” said Hannah. Koru Gardens can customize most any order just contact Andrew at 270.556.6124 or info@korugardenscsa.com. Also, if you are interested in lamb this spring, it would be a great idea to place your order now. Check out their web site at korugardenscsa.com.

The Benefits of Buying Locally

Sustainably raised meat tastes great and its sale supports responsible farmers who choose to use sound agricultural practices. When you purchase local meat, you save the cost of shipping your food across the states, or even the cost of importing it from another country. Family farms play a vital role in rural areas, stimulating local economies, strengthening community ties, and protecting natural resources for future generations.

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Are You Really You?

Identity Theft Won't Happen To Me by David Tindell, Owner of Tindell Tech

hat seems tobe the common thinking when it comes to identity theft. I often hear the words, “Oh, I see fakes and scams all the time.”, “Only stupid people fall for those types of online scams and any way, they usually only go after the elderly.” The truth is you are probably as likely to be a victim of identity theft as anyone else and you need to be aware of some facts if you think It can’t happen to you. • • • •

Tax or wage related ID theft is the most commonly reported type of identity theft accounting for 46 percent of reported incidents. Credit card fraud follows at 16 percent. Missouri led the nation last year with the highest per capita rate of reported identity theft, followed closely by Connecticut and Florida. Last year, more than 490,000 identity theft related complaints were made to the Federal Trade Commission. In many cases, identity theft isn’t reported or noticed until long after it occurs. ID theft can happen to any age group. Last year, complainants included 20,905 victims under the age of 19 and 26,305 victims over 70, along with hundreds of thousands of victims in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s.

It doesn’t matter where you live, what you do, or even if you sit and home and do nothing. It may be a shock to realize that your name goes through on average of 24 computers a day if you just stay home and sleep.

Social Engineering

So, how do attackers get enough information to pull off identity theft if it doesn’t only happen to naive people? Attackers use a technique called social engineering. This is an attack method that relies heavily on human interaction and often involves tricking people into breaking normal security procedures. A social engineer runs what used to be called a "con game." Techniques such as this appeal to vanity, to authority and to greed. Many social engineering exploits simply rely on people's willingness to be helpful. For example, the attacker might pretend to be a co-worker who has some kind of urgent problem that requires access to additional network resources.

This means that today’s hackers typically don’t have the technical knowledge you see on movies and TV. They honestly don’t have to. If an attacker can trick you, or an employee, in to sharing a credit card number, router password, or vital information, why bother with all that tech stuff?

Here's One of My Favorite Examples

A father and son are eating at a restaurant. Dad pulls out his credit card to pay the bill, hands it to the waiter, then watches the waiter instead of talking to his son. Finally, the son says: “Hey, you OK? You’ve been ignoring me after you gave your card to the waiter.” The dad replies “Son, I’m making sure he doesn’t steal my credit card.” “Dad, that’s not true. Anyone can easily steal your information, and they certainly don’t need your card to do it,” the boy exclaims. “Oh really? I suppose you could then right here big shot?” The dad said as gave a smug grin. “Sure Dad, bet you $100 I can, sitting in front of you right now.” Dad laughs, “You’re on boy.” The boy calls one of the same chain of movie rental stores he knows his dad uses. “Hello, this is Big Top Video.” “Yes, I’m doing an article on video stores and how some are thriving because of their great customer service. I’d like to ask you a few questions if you’re not busy?” “Sure! Go ahead.” Now the boy asks a series of questions about how long the employee has been there, how he spends time helping people, etc. Then concludes with “Great, you’ve been a wonderful help. I’d like to quote you for the article. What’s your name and store number?” “Oh sure my name is Bill Shmuck and this is store 57." The boy replies, "Thank you Bill, you’ve been more helpful than you know.” So now the kid calls the store his dad uses. “Hello, this is Big Top Video.” “Hey, this is Bill Shmuck from store 57. Man I really need some help here. We have a customer trying to make a rental. Our computers are down. Can you help me out?” “If I can, what do you need?” “Well, I need to know if he has any late charges on the account. I can’t let him rent if he does. I’m sure you know that’s a Big Top Rental no-no.” “Yeah sure, what’s the guy’s name?” Boy gives name “No, his account looks good. You should be able to rent to him.” “Man, I hate to ask. He just said he left his credit card at home. Said it’s never an issue because you guys always take care of it. Our computers are totally down and I have a line all the way back to

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So How Do You Protect Yourself? • •

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the door. Can you help me out here and give me his credit card on file? I can run it though the machine manually.” “Sure bud, one second. Here it is ..." The boy just writes down the number, thanks the employee, and slides it over to a shocked and $100 poorer father.

How Did That Happen?

It’s because attackers commonly use sympathy, intimidation, and urgency to get the information they need. It happens everywhere from business to online dating sites.

Be on a first name basis with any financial institution you use and be aware of any fraud protection methods they have. They have your money and they are there to be good stewards of it. Don’t ever send money to anyone you don’t know well and in person. Unless you know they need it for sure, don’t send it! If you have to send money, or relay sensitive information between text, email, phone, Facebook, etc., develop a code word, or phrase, only you and the other person know. If someone spoofs their information, you can verify by simply asking for it Be aware of requests for sensitive information such as date of birth, mother’s maiden name or your banking information. If a person is asking for more than a stranger would, you should immediately be saying to yourself “Do they really need this information and why?”

• There are privacy settings on Facebook for a reason. Don’t accept friends you don’t know. And certainly don’t post things random strangers shouldn’t know. It’s all easily obtainable online. A post of “Woo-hoo, look out Florida here we come!” Might get your house robbed! A security specialist to protect your business and important finances. They can teach employees/individuals what to look for, what information should be protected, and employ the latest in electronic defenses. We all need to be aware and prepared. Being a victim of identity fraud can be an expensive nightmare. Look for my next article where I’ll cover in more detail how an attacker can use social media and other resources to violate your safety. I’ll also discuss programs and apps you can use to protect you and your family.

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iLEARN

Love Minecraft? Try Tynker Coding!

by Amy Noles

here's been a lot of buzz about kids learning to code lately. Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. Your browser, your operating system, the apps on your phone and Facebook – they're all made with code. Over 90% of American parents want computer coding and/or programming added to their child’s curriculum. (Programming is creating the logic; coding is translating that logic into code.) This year, almost 200 million students around the world were exposed to coding through the Hour of Code event on Tynker.com. In today’s digital world, coding is a fundamental skill alongside math and reading, but too few kids have the opportunity to learn to program because it is rarely taught in school.

What Is Tynker Coding?

Tynker is a creative computing platform where millions of kids have learned to program and built games, apps and more. The company’s CoFounder and CEO, Krishna Vedati, wanted to create a fun and engaging platform where children not only learn to program, but also have opportunities to be creative using code. Tynker offers self-paced online courses for children to learn coding at home, as well as an engaging programming curriculum for schools. “We started Tynker in 2012 with the mission of making coding more fun and accessible for kids, especially our own,” said Vedati, “Our goals were simple: Make coding a fun activity with easy tools; motivate kids to learn on their own; and transition them to text-based coding when they’re ready. Since its founding, over 34 million kids have used Tynker to start learning to code.”

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Tynker was developed to introduce students to the principles of programming.

“Kids are exposed to so much digital media nowadays and they end up being just passive consumers of this content most of the time,” said Vedati. “Learning to code opens up a window for them to see behind the screen and question how their favorite games and technologies are made - and to even make their own. Coding turns kids into creators of their own digital content and instills a lifelong passion for making and an insatiable curiosity to understand how things work. When they realize they can create something from nothing, it is the ultimate 'a-ha' moment.”

Learning & Creating

Coding is both fun and educational. Tynker was developed to introduce students to the principles of programming. It takes fundamental concepts used by professional programmers and teaches them through fun and easy-to-understand activities. As students create programming projects, they develop important design and problem-solving skills, while learning to think creatively and work collaboratively. Learning to code is similar to learning a second language. The earlier that children are exposed to fundamental topics like sequencing, loops, and conditionals, the more deeply they absorb these concepts. Tynker not only teaches programming concepts such as events, user interactions, messaging, delays, keyboard and mouse control, pen drawing, visual effects, turning, directionality and motion. Tynker also teaches computational thinking and reasoning. Programming is inherently a very systematic and logical way of providing instructions, so students develop and significantly hone these thinking skills.

Critical Skills & Critical Thinking

Learning to code reinforces children’s understanding of math and science concepts. Coding encourages creativity by teaching students to build original games, digital comics, animation, make music, and create algorithmic art. Coding also helps to builds confidence. It is incredibly empowering for children to be able to create projects and show them off to family and friends. Maybe the most important things students learn are critical and design thinking. While learning coding skills students face challenges and confront thinking of a solution. This teaches them 'design thinking' -

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CREATIVE Meet Annie.... Annie is a creative person. She loves art projects and plays a pretty mean fiddle! Maybe that’s why Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s Day Program for those with a developmental/ intellectual disability is called Creative Enterprises. Creative Enterprises is an adult day training program that provides a fun environment for participants while teaching them valuable life skills such as money management, personal hygiene, cooking and so much more. Some Creative Day Program participants even work at the local deli across the street. At Creative, clients like Annie, learn something every day to help them become more self-sufficient. Plus, they have a lot of fun! For more than 50 years, Four Rivers Behavioral Health has provided developmental/intellectual disability services to clients just like Annie, along with children’s behavioral health treatment, psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, inschool counseling, and more. For information about Creative Enterprises or any of our services call us at 270.442.7121 or 866.442.7121 or visit our website at www.4RBH.org.

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Learning to code reinforces children’s understanding of math and science concepts.

that is, work through strategies, choose and use tools, develop prototypes and evolve an optimal solution to the challenge. “Programming hasn’t become this popular by accident,” added Vedati. “In recent years, the importance of programming has become a subject of increasing international awareness, moving from the narrow domain of the 'geek' to the broader world, including the K-12 education space. Earlier this year, the President endorsed mandatory computer programming education in schools.”

How To Get Started with Tynker!

Have your child try all of the free activities on the Hour of Code page at tynker.com and download the free app for Android or Apple tablets. If your child is ready for an accelerated experience, Tynker offers courses for children to learn to code at home or at school. Sylvan Learning of Paducah offers coding classes for their students. The coding classes are by appointment and run for six weeks. Typically, kids come to Sylvan of Paducah for one hour each week during the course. Every class has a distinct objective and outcome, so your future computer whiz will work toward a goal and feel a great sense of accomplishment. “We use Tynker to teach our STEM coding classes,” explained Director of Education, Laura Pratt. “We offer four different classes where each class skill level builds on the previous class. Tynker is an online program that anyone can purchase a subscription to, however, the program we use was specially designed for Sylvan.” For more information, visit locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/paducahky/program/coding-for-kids or call 270.554.4111. WKCTC also offers Tynker coding classes through their community education. Tynker with Coding classes are scheduled for September 13 and 27 and October 11 and 25 from 4-5:30 pm. They will take place in Emerging Technology Center, Room 223 and are designed for 3rd and 4th grades. “Students will develop their basic skills in computer science through virtual gaming platforms using the web educational website Tynker. Com,” explained Instructor Bill Kunnecke. “Students can develop characters, solve puzzles and create games all while learning the seven basic tools of computer coding. The kids learn keyboard/mouse interaction, conditional loops, fluid motion, parallax scrolling, local and global variables, functions, and object cloning – all while creating games.” Register for workshops at 270-534-3335 or online at ws.kctcs.edu/ westkentucky, click on S.T.E.A.M. Opportunities.

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Is It

or Pokémon NO! by Amy Noles

ou might not yet be convinced, but Pokémon GO is opening doors educationally. Think about it - a tool that capitalizes on the modern day child’s reliance on smart phone use yet simultaneously encourages him/her to get outside and on the move - all the while being encouraged to check out historic sites nearby. As soon as Pokémon GO was released in the U.S., it became an instant sensation that is making headlines for all sorts of different reasons. You’ve probably about this new app, either from the excess of headlines, or because it has infiltrated your very own family! Are you wondering how your child or student’s obsession can be a good thing?

Poké Stops!

Some of the early press Pokémon GO garnered was negative. It included stories of discovered dead bodies and people getting mugged at Poké Stops (locations in the real world in which you collect virtual items). And then there were the reports of the (now fixed) bug that potentially gave Pokémon Go’s publishers the rights to view user’s Gmail accounts. Pokémon GO is elegant in design. It’s simple to learn, yet difficult to master. The mechanics of play in Pokémon GO are relatively easy to learn, you flick “Poké Balls” at augmented reality monsters on your phone’s screen. No directions are given in the app - that is, until you catch enough Pokémon and level up to join a “gym” and a team.

Jigglypuff 's vocal cords can freely adjust the wavelength of its voice. This Pokémon uses this ability to sing at precisely the right wavelength to make its foes most drowsy

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Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.

Exercise at Poké Gyms

Academy, from GlassLab, is a tablet game that teaches argumentation as part of the Common Core State Standards. The game’s objective is to teach students how to evaluate and create arguments by connecting data and evidence to support a claim. Rather than collecting Pokémon, students collect claims and evidence in a Mars base. Students then equip robots with the argumentation claims and evidence they collected, and then battle.

Pokémon Science

Of course, our local science guru, Jason Lindsey, is capitalizing on the educational benefits of Pokémon’s world. He has developed a program “Pokémon Science” that will be part of WKCTC’s Friday Night Science events on September 2.

Seriously – this game gets your children and students moving! So long as they are being safe and aware of their surroundings, an app that kids not only enjoy but that revolves around getting outside and walking is a great thing. As a society, we struggle to get enough exercise and enough fresh air. Our constantly plugged-in world doesn’t mesh well with being on the move. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 in 10 high schoolers are getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. In K-12 classrooms, even furniture is being re-invented to get kids moving while learning the classroom (pedal and standing desks). Thanks to this new app, kids are walking miles, increasing their daily steps by thousands per day as the adventure of finding new Pokémon brings them to their feet. Take advantage of this while you can - and encourage it when possible. Encourage your children or students to take on new bike routes to discover new Pokémon stops.

Poké School

Even the biggest critics of Pokémon GO concede that the outside play it affords is a good thing. Regarding educational potential, the physical play is secondary to the social learning that takes place with Pokémon GO. Video games sharpen hand-eye coordination and pattern recognition as well as teaching problem solving skills, resilience, and meta-cognition. When players meet together at Poké Stops - which are often parks, museums, and historical buildings - meaningful conversations can emerge. Like Minecraft, the learning in Pokémon GO exists in the game’s growing community of practice. Let’s use Minecraft as an example. To build a Snow Golem, players visit online communities (e.g., YouTube, wikis, discussion forums) to learn which blocks are required for its construction. Pokémon GO is quite similar. After I downloaded the app and caught Pokémon, I had limited knowledge about the Pokémon universe. I found myself poring through websites to learn more. What is a lure module? What effect do potions have? Where can I find more Pokémon?

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Once you level up, you can battle against other players in the app – these are Pokémon-style battles and there is an educational game on the market that is modeled on its play. Mars Generation One: Argubot

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Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds.

Jason told me that each of the included activities (creating a Pikachu lightning bolt, shooting fireballs like Charizard, discovering how Hoppip is easily lifted off the ground, making Gastly appear) has a science connection to the Next Generation Science Standards. “We will actually shoot fireballs like Charizard by using a common household ingredient,” explained Lindsey. “We'll better understand how Hoppip lifts off the ground by using a toaster and a trash bag. Gastly will appear out of a bottle. I will use a special device to create a Pikachu lightning bolt.” The recent launch of the Pokémon app has made Pokémon popular for all ages again. Jason’s goal is to develop programs that show kids, science is everywhere, including Pokémon. Basically, sneak learning in while kids are playing

Pokémon at the Library

In the back of our heads, whether you’d like to admit it or not, we are always secretly worried about the fate of the library. As digital resources become increasingly utilized in K-12 schools, we worry about how our beloved libraries will keep up. But again and again, libraries prove that they’re not going anywhere as they continue to remind us of their importance in being communal areas for our children and students to gather. Not long after we became aware that Pokémon GO is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, libraries across the country became some of the first to figure out how to use the game to engage with visitors. Many are dropping lures to attract Pokémon characters which in turn attracts the masses who are hunting for them. Getting children to go to the local library is already good. Getting them to go to the library, engage with staff and other children and take home lessons about physical and digital safety- what’s better than that?

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Poké History

The makers at Pokémon GO have done their best to ensure that many Poké Stops and gyms are located at historical sites or other local areas that users would benefit from visiting. Memorials, museums, murals and landmarks are typically Poké Stops, which means you might not have to drag your child kicking and screaming to the park of museum this time!

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Learn & Play

We’re always complaining about how technology distances us from connecting with people in real-time and encouraging us to lead a sedentary lifestyle. The popularity of Pokémon GO is a cultural phenomenon that should be embraced. Get the app; try it for yourself - after all, it is free. Then, think of the opportunities for learning that take place as you play. Could users create a Pokémon-style card game collecting characters from a novel or elements from the Periodic Table, and then combine to battle? Find out everything you need to know about how to play the game at imore.com/pokemongo. Still concerned about the risks of the game? Go to cgmagonline.com/2016/07/12/ pros-cons-pokemon-go/ where the pros and cons of the game are weighed. Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.

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Red 80, Red 80, Hut-Hut! It's Tailgating Time!

by Britt Allgood

chool is back in session and with the end of summer that most important of seasons approaches; Football! What? You thought I was talking about fall? Well I enjoy fall with the best of you for several reasons but football and tailgating are definitely high on my list. Football (American football to clarify) holds a special place in my heart because as former high school player, I can appreciate the effort that it takes to play the game. So, what does one do to prepare for the upcoming game? We stock the cooler, break out the camp stove or grill and tailgate before the game!

Getting Started

Tailgating or tailgate parties originated as an informal meal before a football game in the United States and is believed to have started in the early 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Fans would fill coolers with beer and soft drinks, grill hamburgers and hot dogs, and play yard games to pass the time before the big game. Over the years, tailgating has evolved with

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the changing times and now is common before or after all types of events including weddings and concerts.

Sliders & Poppers!

Not only have the venues for tailgating changed but so have the foods. Your average sports fan is no longer content with burgers or hot dogs. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tailgate menus may include fresh grilled pizza, barbecue ribs, pork sliders, meat and cheese trays, crab salad, and jalapeĂąo poppers! You can also find kebabs, deviled eggs, mac & cheese bites, dips, chips and salsas. There truly is something for everyone at a large tailgating event.

Play Is Hard Work!

A great tailgate party is no easy feat. It requires time and preparation and possibly investing in some equipment or inviting someone that has a generator and tent! You can always tell who the seasoned tailgaters are just by checking out their set up. Tent and tables? Check. Plenty of food and drinks? Check. Napkins, paper plates or bowls, and plastic ware? Check. Yard games to keep the masses busy while you cook? Check. Music playing? Check. This person is someone you will want to get to know.

Tailgating is a social thing, making sharing food part of the fun.

Being Social

Why do people tailgate? Simply put, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a social thing. Tailgating brings together people of a like mind (generally fans of a team) and allows them to build a community. Sharing food and fun is a good way to make this happen. Also being a social activity, selling of items at tailgating parties is frowned upon by most patrons so remember your tailgating etiquette.

Recipes

Tailgating foods are as varied as the fans that attend functions. If you are at a loss for tailgating food ideas, just do a quick internet search for tailgating foods. You will find some many

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Burgers on the grill is a familiar site (and smell) at most any tailgate party.

recipes that you won’t know where to start including vegan and other healthy alternatives. So, next time the local high school is having a big game, or if you are road tripping to Lexington or Nashville for the Wildcats, or Titans, you may want to plan on a tailgate party. It’s definitely a good way to meet people and hopefully make some new friends.

Two of my favorite tailgating dishes are beer brats and Frito pie in a bag. You can prepare a lot of these dishes at home and then take them to your tailgating event and assemble on site. Remember to make it as easy on yourself as possible because you are there to have fun too! Please remember to drink responsibly.

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DIRECTIONS

Beer B R AT S INGREDIENTS

Prepare ahead: Pour the beers into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the brats, onions and peppers. Boil until done. Remove the brats and set aside to cool. Strain out the onions and peppers and save for later use. Discard the beer.

Serves 5

On site: Set up your grill or grill pan and bring to a medium high heat. Grill the brats to warm them through and give them some nice grill marks. Heat up the onions and peppers in a pan and use to garnish. Place a brat on a bun, garnish with onions, peppers, sauerkraut, and a bit of dark or spicy mustard. Enjoy.

1 pkg Bratwurst – generally contains 5 1 large Onion, peeled and sliced 2 large bell peppers, seeded and sliced Sauerkraut (optional) Buns (I prefer a whole wheat hot dog bun) Spicy or grainy mustard (or your favorite condiment) 2 or 3 good quality beers

FRITO PIE

Serves 6

in a

This can be prepared in large quantities and bake immediately or freeze and bake later.

Bag

INGREDIENTS

6 bags (4.25 oz) Frito corn chips 1 – 28 oz can Bush’s Homestyle baked beans 1 LB Ground Beef 1 onion, peeled and diced 3 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces Lettuce, cleaned and chopped for garnish Tomato, cleaned and diced Sour cream for garnish Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Salsa for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Prep at home: Preheat the oven to 400 F. Brown the ground beef and drain to remove excess fat. In a baking dish, mix together the beans, bacon, onion and ground beef. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 to 30 minutes to reach

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I like this recipe because you can do most of the prep work at home and assemble them on site with relative ease.

desired thickness. Set aside to cool if using next day or keep warm if using same day. Fill a restaurant style squeeze bottle with sour cream. It’s easier to handle on site. Prepare all the other garnishes at home and place in resealable containers. Keep cool. On Site: Heat the beans on grill, camp stove, or crock pot. Split open a bag of chip along the face in the middle from top to bottom to open like a small bowl. Add a scoop of baked beans and garnish with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, and salsa. Stick a plastic spoon in it and serve!

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iSAVE

The Emergency Fund

How You Can Do It, And Why You Should

or as long as I’ve been reading and writing about personal finances, I’ve been given the same emphatic directive by financial planners: Build an emergency fund. You better have an emergency fund, they say. You need to save three months worth of your living expenses, they command, as if amassing a small mountain of extra cash is as simple as snapping one’s fingers.

by Robyn Passante

You know what most of us think when we read the words “emergency fund?” “I wish. Can’t be done.” And then our eyes dart anxiously to the next personal finance tip, because suddenly tackling our oppressive student loan or credit card situation seems like a breeze.

Prioritization

But all those financial planners can’t be wrong. It’s important. So there has to be a way to make it happen. Right? Absolutely, the key is prioritization. You have to put 100 percent of your focus on that emergency fund. You can’t say ‘Well I’m also going to have my 401K at work, or do my IRA, or buy new furniture.’ You have to put everything on hold and focus 100 percent of your effort on building your emergency fund.

Get the Ball Rolling!

That kind of singular focus is essential, but it might also be necessary to scale back your initial emergency fund goal in order to get the ball, and your confidence, rolling. The first thing is just to have a fund. Open a separate savings account (don’t worry about the interest rate)

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Credit card companies are training us to use credit cards as our emergency fund. This only causes your debt to spiral out of control, making it even harder to reverse.

Besides the dreaded job loss or health emergencies, you should include car repairs, home repairs, and even new car purchases among legitimate reasons to dip into the fund.

Peace of Mind and put something in it. The goal would be to have three months of expenses – and six months would be fantastic – but even if you get a little bit in a fund, say $500 or even $300, you’re breaking that cycle. That cycle is the one that keeps so many living paycheck to paycheck, relying on one’s credit card to be the answer in a crisis.

Kick the Card Habit!

We’re trained by the credit card companies early. They’re training us to use credit cards as our emergency fund. But saddling ourselves with more debt whenever the minivan’s brakes need to be fixed or the water heater goes keeps us in a downward financial spiral that becomes harder and harder to reverse. That is perhaps where the emergency fund becomes most powerful – its ability, with just the first few hundred dollars we set aside, to change our mindset about our money, and our control over it instead of its control over us. It changes your entire behavior financially. It’s a change in psychology.

The emergency fund brings peace of mind during a crisis, but it also provides an everyday cushion between yourself and the stress that comes from worrying about all of life’s “what ifs.” Nothing will drop your anxiety level like knowing that an emergency fund is there. Because those emergencies are a regular part of life. An emergency fund is definitely a sleep-at-night thing. Robyn Passante is a freelance journalist and mother of two whose emergency fund is small but growing. She can be reached at rspassante@ gmail.com.

You have to put 100 percent of your focus on that emergency fund. You can’t say ‘Well I’m also going to have my 401K at work, or do my IRA, or buy new furniture.’ You have to put everything on hold and focus 100 percent of your effort on building your emergency fund.

Only for Emegencies!

Once you’re empowered with the ability to save some, it will get easier to save more. And you’ll not only be able to save more than you thought, but you’ll be more careful about how you spend those precious “emergency” dollars. It takes so much work and discipline to build that emergency fund that once you build it, you’re fairly protective of that fund. By doing that hard work and having that focus to build it, it’s something you’ll value. So you’ll use it only for emergencies.

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