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here has been a serious omission in my editorials – I haven’t mentioned anything in the past two months about the newest addition to All Good Media... our puppy. Let me be clear, we had no intention of getting a puppy. When our senior dog died last year, we wanted to rescue another Corgi. We already have a seven year old called Rascal that we rescued when he was about two, but we hadn’t been able to locate one anywhere in the central or southern U.S. My husband is a Harry Potter fan and one day, while scrolling though Facebook, he came across a litter of Corgi pups called Harry, Ron & Hermione! (Well, there were three of them.) It was all over at that point – these were the cutest things you’ve ever seen and they were only an hour away! The dogs had all been reserved, but fate intercepted and one puppy became available. Hermione (frequently called ‘Squirmy Hermy’) came home with us on December 27. She’s got a splotchy ear so, despite being a pure bred, she’s not a dog that can be bred or shown – which is perfect for us. We just love her as our “baby” and a pal for Rascal.
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Owning a puppy is hard work. I has totally forgotten how much work. Corgis are intelligent and energetic which means, despite my foot surgery, Hermy has to be played with and entertained. Now I’m back on both feet and off the knee scooter, she is getting walked three times a day – good for me and good for the dogs! Hermy makes the whole house smile. Frankly I think Hermy’s been a huge help keeping my mood positive and assisting with my physical recovery from surgery. She’s ridiculously cute, entertaining and energetic. The interns love her and I think the office staff love her too. She is however loud! Not just the occasional barking, but it’s the squeaky toys. Corgi’s are particularly good at squeaking a toy continuously….seriously… for ten minutes at a time! It’s kind of stunning really. You find yourself just staring at her incredulously until you can’t stand it and take the toy away…and then she finds another one. Fortunately, she will get bigger and hopefully less noisy! In the meantime, here’s a few Hermy puppy pictures to enjoy. Our March issue includes our Annual Spring/Summer Camp, Activities and Enrichment Guide. This year’s featured camps are all Musical Theater related. Keep the guide handy – it’s easy to pullout. We hope you’ll find it a useful tool for making this the best summer ever! For more camps and activities be sure to check iListWesternKentucky.com. You can search by camp date or organization. Have a wonderful Spring!
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table of contents MainStage School of Performing Arts & Children's Theater: Where Children Learn To Shine ................................................................ 6 iLearn: Thank Goodness for Pi! ...................................................... 1 0 iDoctor: You've Got a Friend In Me ........................................ 1 3 iDoctor: Is It A Cold Or The Flu .................................................. 1 5 iCook: A Feast For St. Patrick's Day ................................ 18
iLearn: Get Your Kids Kindergarten Ready! ................................ 66 iDoctor: Getting The Words Out ............................................. 68 iSupport: Come Dancing With Our Stars ........................................ 71 iLearn: The Hub Of Innovation .............................................................. 74 iDoctor: Ditch The Sippy Cup ................................................................... 77
Calendar ............................................................................................................ 2 2
iSave: Dollars & Sense Raising Financially Fit Kids ...................................................................... 79
Spring/Summer Camp, Activities & Enrichment Pullout ..... 4 7
Advertiser's Index .......................................................................................... 81
iCamp: Seeking Kids Looking For Drama This Summer ...... 4 9
Clip & Save .......................................................................................................... 82
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MainStage School of Performing Arts & Children's Theater
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Children Learn To Shine (L-R) Back Row: Amanda Handegan, Jasmine Humphrey Standing: Connor Tilford, Tristan Cates; Seated: Jessie Elliott, Laney Yancey Front Row: Mark Taylor, Hannah Bryan, Jaise Leath photos by Matt Hernandez Creative
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ainStage School of Performing Arts and Children’s Theatre is currently staging the musical Cats. This is just the latest successful production they have staged that showcases the skills and talents of their students. On our cover this month are some of the cast members; in full makeup and costume -from left to right they are Amanda Handegan, Connor Tilford, Jasmine Humphrey. MainStage now has numerous productions to its credit. Beginning with The Little Mermaid, Jr., and Alice in Wonderland, Jr., in 2013. MainStage students have starred in such well-known shows as, The Music Man, Jr., Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, Hairspray, Jr., The Wizard of Oz and The Jungle Book, Kids. If you’re reading this at the beginning of the month
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you might be able to get a ticket to the last weekend of Cats!
Meet Ms. Megan!
The powerhouse behind MainStage are the mother and daughter team of Megan and Wheeler Hughes. Ms. Megan, as her students call her, simply loves the performing arts. Megan grew up on and around the stage. “Every family vacation we listened to the songs from musicals in the car,” Hughes told me. “Until I had my own car I didn't know what the top forty was!” Megan has over 30 years of teaching the performing arts. “I stopped counting the shows I’ve directed at number 50,” she told me. “I’ve
taught adult and children's choir, drama, art and music. Meghan’s dream was to share her love of theater with as many kids as possible and she opened MainStage in 2013. “Our first production was ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr,’ she noted. “We had about 30 children back then. Now we’ve grown to over 100 young people and we’ve just opened our own 99 seat theater! This is a very exciting time to be a part of MainStage.
Dance Director, Wheeler Hughes
Megan’s daughter, Wheeler, is the Dance Director and MainStage choreographer. She is also the McCracken County High School (MCHS) dance teacher, dance team coach and musical choreographer. In fact she has just returned from the national HS dance competition where her team placed 6th, having previously won state. A Tilghman HS alumni, Wheeler is an honors graduate from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and a nationally award winning choreographer. Her resume includes music videos and company performances at several NYC venues. Wheelers dance program fosters a student’s ability to work with others and develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation. She teaches her students not only skills and technique, but to communicate non-verbally with their bodies through movement. Since dance is a vital third leg in a musical, performance is included in her classes.
Empowered For Life
Through classes and shows, MainStage students learn to shine on stage and off. “Auditioning is something we do throughout our lives,” explained Megan. “We want to be chosen, to be considered, to be appreciated. I know that through the performance arts, children are empowered with the self-esteem and confidence to be successful in whatever they choose to do.” Megan loves to see former and current students use the lessons and skills they have learned from classes and shows. “I know firsthand that the theatre arts (voice, drama, and dance) create more self-confident, compassionate, and smarter kids,” she told me. “They learn to creatively solve problems, increase their attention span, listen better and they become more resilient. MainStage literally gives some of our students a voice. Here they find tolerance, patience, and learn to be self-aware and fearless.”
What MainStage Offers
As a performing arts school, MainStage offers classes in drama, improv, musical theatre, voice, a cappella voice, tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre to children ages 3-18. “Our current students come from western Kentucky and southern Illinois and over 50% are from families of educators, Megan told me. “We feel that’s a pretty powerful endorsement. We want all our MainStage students to be prepared for whatever path their lives take. We want them to greet each of life’s audition moments with grace, confidence, and joy.” MainStage students have been accepted to The Governor’s School of the Arts and the Gifted and Talented program in voice, drama, and dance. The school also offers private audition coaching and our students have been accepted into prestigious college drama programs.
A Family Atmosphere
“At Mainstage, we work to create a community of artists, a home, and a family,” Megan told me. “We get to know each of the kids; we see their strengths and their weaknesses. We meet them where they are and open the door to where they can go. We celebrate their differences and use it to create powerful, dynamic, passionate shows. We teach that excellence is achieved through hard work and
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other plans for a career. “If the engineering thing doesn't work out, I can always fall back on the stage,” he told me with a laugh.
Finding A Home
Melissa Bryan was fixing a costume for her daughter Hanna, who plays Electra in Cats. “Like a lot of kids, she went from sport to sport trying to find her thing,” Bryan explained. When she was eight she met a kid while doing Academic Bowl who introduced her to MainStage. After her first class she came home beaming. “I’ve found my people,” she told me. “They get me!” Bryan told me that she finds MainStage to be both diverse and welcoming. “Every walk of life is represented at MainStage,” she said. “All these kids have a love theater and dance but they’re also engaged in other things such as Academic teams and sports.” Connor Tilford is in his fifth year with MainStage. He also attends MCHS and was invited by a judge to try some classes during a drama audition. He’d tried theatre when he was younger but something clicked when he came to MainStage. “I feel that MainStage has given me a real technical theater experience,” he explained. “It’s opened my eyes to the world. Here I can explore the arts in a positive and supportive environment. Megan and Wheeler are committed to that and they make sure we support everyone. “No clump-age” as Ms. Megan says. We’re doing what we love with people we love - what could be better!” “I’m going to Western University next year, majoring in International Business and Performing Arts. I feel that my time at MainStage has been vitally important. It’s helped me be a “triple” - meaning I can sing, dance and act.”
(L-R) KITTENS (above) FRONT ROW: Gavin Smith, Addie Pope, Joey Halvorson. SECOND ROW: Zoe Vaughan, Emma Gibson, GiGi Straley. STANDING: Caroline Beyer, Evie Coursey, Hannah Bryan.
dedication. We believe that combination is a perfect preparation for a successful and happy life.” For many MainStage is a family affair and parents find themselves getting involved. I met with Megan and Wheeler as they were preparing for the production of Cats and parents were helping with costumes, props, makeup and more! Michelle Mitchell was busy combing out cat “hair” for a wig as she told me about how her son came to be a part of the production. “My son Jake was in 4th grade when he auditioned for something at school, she recalled. One of the judges called him and suggested he join MainStage. He had such a positive experience that his older sister Emma joined as well. Jake is now 15 and like many of the students I spoke with, loves MainStage and performing, but has
Shows, Field Trips and Camps!
MainStage stages four productions a year. This year will include Godspell Jr and Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Participating in these productions give students the opportunity to learn theater from ‘soup to nuts’. Megan organizes field trips to TPAC in Nashville and the Fox Theater in St. Louis. They also go to touring shows at the Carson Center. This summer MainStage parents have organized a trip to New York. Students and their families will see shows and tour the theater district and some will take the opportunity to tour performing arts schools and colleges. Whether your child is already hooked on the performing arts or is just considering dipping their toes into it, MainStage welcomes them. “To watch child blossom is the most gratifying thing in the world,” Megan told me. “Nothing gives me chills like seeing a child thrive and grow as part of the MainStage family.” To find out more about MainStage visit Mymainstageschool.com or call 270.558.4249. Registration for classes and camps is ongoing.
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iLEARN by Sarah Ladd
Thank Goodness for Pi!
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ie - something we enjoy every Thanksgiving, whether it’s the yummy peanut butter or pecan goodness! Not to be confused with Pi – the basis for all circular measure, and the most popularly known mathematical constant. The relationship between all elements of a circle, radius, diameter, and circumference, is known as the 16th Greek letter, π, or Pi, whose numerical value is 3.14 repeating. You may remember form math class that the ratio of circumference to diameter is always the constant Pi.
The History of Pi
Pi has always existed. Knowledge of it has been around for centuries. The first ever Pi computation was done in 287–212 BC by Archimedes of Syracuse, a well renowned mathematician in his day. Using the Pythagorean Theorem*, Archimedes measured a circle. He did not conclude the exact numbers of Pi, but was able to say that Pi fell between 3 1/7 and 3 10/71. Later, a Chinese mathematician also began experimenting with Pi. Zu Chongzhi got even closer to accurate Pi. In the 1700s, the 16th Greek letter π was adopted as the symbol for Pi. Also in the 1700s, Georges Buffon, a French mathematician used probability to calculate accurate Pi.
Pi Day
The first known celebration of Pi day occurred much later, in 1988. A physicist named Larry Shaw organized this event to celebrate math at the San Francisco Exploratorium, where he worked. His celebration involved people marching in circles and eating pie, celebrating all things circular. The Exploratorium continues his tradition today. 10
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In 2009, the United States House of Representatives publicly commented on Pi day and their support of it: “Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children’s education, and children who perform better in math and science have higher graduation and college attendance rates; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child’s education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2009, is an appropriate day for ‘National Pi Day’: Now, therefore, be it.” Whew – I guess that really covers it!
Teaching Your Kids Pi
Heather Coltharp, a WKCTC Associate Professor of Transition Mathematics Education, shared with me how she helps her kids see the value and uses for Pi in everyday life: “I like to emphasize things circular throughout the day,” Coltharp told me. “There are so many circular things! Pizza, pies, etcetera! I also like to do measuring and dividing with them to show them that this equals about three every time!”
Ways to Celebrate
Celebrating Pi Day with your children is a great way to get them excited about math. • Of course, the first thing is that you must eat a LOT of pie that day. It will be educational, I promise! Eating only pie foods is fun and delicious. • Don’t worry - you can work it off in a Pi themed way! Walk or run 3.14 miles. •
ave a memorization contest with your friends. Pi has H trillions of digits - this will keep you busy.
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Oh Number Pi
Music helps us remember things. A fun way to teach Pi to your child is to teach The Pi Song. It follows the tune of Oh Christmas Tree:
Oh, number Pi, Oh, Number Pi Your digits are unending Oh, number Pi, Oh, Number Pi No pattern are you sending. You’re three point one four one five nine And even more if we had time Oh, number Pi, Oh, Number Pi For circle lengths unbending
Pi Scavenger Hunt!
Yet another interesting way to celebrate Pi day is to include your child in a Pi scavenger hunt. Make a game out of them finding the following items - with this kind of repetition, who is going to forget the numbers? • Geometric solids which have circular cross-sections • U.S. city with a ZIP code containing the first 5 digits of pi, beginning with the 3 • Capital letters of the alphabet – in block style – with rotational symmetry (it looks the same after it’s rotated) • • • • • • • • • • •
U.S. state which tried to legislate a value for pi Mathematical formulas which include π Labels or advertisements for products which use circles in their name or logo U.S. cities with names that have references to something circular. U.S. state flags which include circles in their design Sports or games which use a circle or a sphere in their play Famous people with birthdays on March 14 Movie titles with references to something circular Kinds of candy that come in circular pieces Song titles with references to something circular Recipes for different kinds of pie
Celebrate the Pi!
Pi day is celebrated on March 14, which contains the Pi numbers, 3.14. This year, March 14th is on a Tuesday. You can plan your celebration around specific times by minute and second, based on different groupings of numbers in Pi. Like Pi, the options are limitless. Be creative! Happy Pi Day! *In mathematics, the Pythagorean Theorem, also known as Pythagoras's theorem, is a fundamental relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle. It states that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. 12
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iDOCTOR by Katie Englert & Jennifer Linville, MS Compass Counseling
You've Got a Friend In Me
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ou often hear successfully married people say that they are thankful that they married their best friend. When I talk about marriage with others, I am often asked what is most important, I say -friendship. Friendship is key in all relationships. If you are friends with your spouse, then intimacy can grow, safety can be experienced, and the relationship can flourish. We often hear that half of all marriages end in divorce and many people believe that marriages end because of infidelity. It may surprise you to learn that the California Divorce Mediation Project found that 80% of divorces are caused by spouses becoming emotionally distant and simply drifting apart.* More often than not divorce occurs because a couple fails to continually cultivate friendship and intimacy within the marriage.**
It Begins with Friendship
John M. Gottman, Ph.D., is one of the country’s foremost relationship experts and he has researched marriages for over 30 years. He believes that solid marriages begin with friendship – he calls this the Solid House. In fact his theory holds that there are nine levels to a solid marriage and the first three levels, which he calls the foundation, revolve around the essential components of the couple’s friendship. These foundational levels are building a friendship, sharing fondness and admiration, and turning towards each other.
Love Maps
Couples can continually grow in intimacy and friendship when they seek to understand and know each other. Gottman writes that is done through learning love maps that build friendship. This principle speaks to knowing each other - seeking to understand how your spouse’s inner self thinks and feels. The goal is to know each other and update that information throughout the relationship. This concept may be a little hard to get your head around, so here’s another way to think about it. Have you ever used your GPS, or a paper map, that was not updated to show construction, or when a road had a name change? It is pretty frustrating and unhelpful to use an out of date map or GPS when you are trying to get to a specific location. It’s the same way with your spouse. They will continually grow and change and you must know about those changes. So, how can couples continually get to know their spouse? By asking open ended questions.
Fondness & Admiration
The second level of the Solid House that Gottman speaks about is sharing fondness and admiration. Rather than looking for what is wrong with your spouse, or what they have done wrong, find what is being done right and praise them for this. By building PAFM MARCH 2017
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There are nine levels to a solid marriage and the first three levels revolve around the essential components of the couple's friendship. These foundational levels are building a friendship, sharing fondness and admiration, and turning towards each other.
your spouse up you each work to create a culture within the marriage that appreciates each other. This will allow fondness to grow, fertilize affection and foster respect toward each other.
change a negative outlook, or sentiment, into a positive one. In order to remove a chip or negative feeling from your shoulder, both must begin to do the work of building the friendship.
Building Awareness
Find A Friend
Gottman believes that in order to have any progress in repairing a marriage these three steps/actions must first be established. Without work on the couple’s friendship it will be impossible to
References *Gigy, L., & Kelly, J. (1992). Reasons for divorce: Perspectives of divorcing men and women. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 18, 169-187. **Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (2015) The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. New York: Harmony.
The third level addresses Turning Towards. This level focuses on building awareness of how each spouse asks and expresses their need for connection and support. Each spouse continually makes a conscious decision to turn towards the other, and his/ her needs, rather than away from them. This continual decision allows for intimacy to grow, where both people feel safe within the relationship and can be vulnerable to the other. They know that their spouse will help to meet that need.
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If you are single and looking for a potential life partner - be sure to look for someone that you enjoy to be around, and that displays the drive to work on being your friend. If you are in a marriage and you’d like to grow in intimacy the first steps are to work on your friendship. Counseling can help with this process and can be very beneficial to you and your marriage, whatever that may look like.
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Is It A Cold or The Flu? by Amy Noles
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o you have a cold…or the flu? We confuse the two constantly. You swear it's a cold, your friend thinks it's the flu, and the dozens of meds at the pharmacy that promise to make you feel human again claim to target both. Here's why the answer matters—and what to do about it.
It's A Virus
“The influenza virus and the common cold are both caused by viruses. Therefore, antibiotics do not help, treat, or cure and often just cause side effects,” explained Dr. Alex Wright of Mercy Primary Care in Paducah. “However, for both, if symptoms persist beyond a week, cause issues breathing, or cause extreme distress, supportive treatments can be used and those with underlying health issues may need added attention to their underlying illnesses or chronic diseases.” Dr. Wright went on to say that the cold and flu are similar in the following ways: Respiratory symptoms of runny nose, cough, and fever. There is also the potential for complications from a secondary bacterial infection after seven days. This is due to your body's immune system being weakened while fighting the initial virus
that does not have a medical cure.
Flu
The cold and flu are different in that the flu usually has a sudden onset. You may experience
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a high-grade fever of up to 104 F, severe muscle aches and cramps for 1-3 days, severe headache for 1-2 days, severe fatigue that often requires bed rest, and chills and rigors.
A Cold
Colds can be trickier. The rhinovirus is often responsible, but more than 200 other viruses can trigger the common cold; which means anti-viral prescriptions aren't typically an option. Instead, over-the-counter symptomrelievers and home remedies are your best bet - but you still need to tread carefully. To get the last word on how to treat - and how not to treat - the common cold and flu, we consulted experts. Here are their tips.
It's The Flu If...
"It hits you like a bolt of lightning," says Steven Lamm, MD, internist and faculty member at NYU School of Medicine and a frequent guest doctor on the Tv show, The View. "You’ll likely run a fever of above 101F, and you'll be flat out. You might have a cough, or a runny nose, but you're less likely to suffer from upper respiratory symptoms than you are with the cold.”
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“Flu symptoms include sore throat, fever, headache, muscle aches and soreness, congestion and cough. After two to five days, flu symptoms usually improve, but it’s not unusual for you to feel rundown for a week or more. A common complication is pneumonia, which may be signaled by shortness of breath. If you have shortness of breath, or a fever that comes back after being gone for a day or two – check with your doctor.”
It's A Cold If...
“With a cold, you are usually sick for about a week,” Lamm explained. “You’ll be contagious for the first three days that you have symptoms. When you’re contagious, you should stay home and get some rest. A cold usually begins with a sore throat, which usually goes away after the first couple of days. The sore throat is followed by sneezing, runny nose and congestion, with a cough coming on by the fourth or fifth day. Children are more likely to have fever with a cold, but not adults.” “The cold can be multiple viruses including adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus, coronovirus, and several more. Cold symptoms tend to be gradual in onset, such as a low grade fever
or subjective fevers (hot flashes but no elevated temperature) and mild muscle cramps and aches. The symptoms are more mild and the patient is often able to work, go to school, and do daily functions for the first 2-3 days of symptoms.”
Should I Go To The Doctor?
You should go to the doctor if you have a history of major lung or heart issues such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, severe asthma, or a history of heart surgery. You should also seek medical help if you have a history of weakened immune system such as chemotherapy, HIV/AIDs, uncontrolled diabetes, or chronic steroid usage. Taking Tamiflu – which is available by prescription – within 48 hours of showing symptoms, can reduce those symptoms. But remember, it is not a substitute for a flu shot.
Prevention & The Flu Shot
Dr. Wright wants to remind everyone that the flu shot and hand washing are the two most effective ways to prevent the spread of flu. Other best practices for cold and flu prevention include covering your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing and avoiding sharing drinks, chapstick, etc. (Cough into the crook of your arm, not your hand!) You should avoid exposing the very young (under the age of five), the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.
The flu vaccine is not 100% effective, but nothing is a cure-all. Generally, the flu vaccine helps prevent around 60-70% of patients from being able to get the actual virus after coming into direct contact with it. However, those that have the vaccine often have much less severe symptoms. This can be the difference from waiting out the sniffles at home, with a box of tissues and warm cup of tea with honey, versus an expensive hospital stay.
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The flu shot should be given to those under the age of five and those over the age of 50. If you have any of the risk factors that were mentioned before - those which weaken the lungs, heart, or immune system - get a shot. Basically anyone who is at high risk of getting the flu and requiring hospitalization.
Don't Be A Carrier!
Even if you don’t fall into the high risk category and are generally healthy you should get the flu shot to prevent carrying the virus to those who can become ill and potentially die from the flu. It's everyone's responsibility, similar to safe driving on the road. Speak with your healthcare provider first about history of reaction to vaccination, or allergies to medication, before you receive the vaccine.
Can I Get The Flu From The Shot?
Some people believe that you can get the flu from having a flu shot. “No, you cannot get the flu from the injectable flu vaccine which is most commonly provided and recommended by the CDC. The vaccine is inactivated, which means it’s no longer living and impartial,” Dr. Wright assured us. “It can aggravate allergies or the common cold if you’ve already come into contact with it. Remember, that it takes two weeks to build immunity to the vaccine, which is why you should check with your health care provider in the fall about the flu shot.”
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iCOOK by Britt Allgood
A Feast for St. Patrick’s Day
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ut on something green, find a shamrock for your lapel and prepare for the festivities for March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day. The feast of Saint Patrick was officially made a Christian feast day in the early 17th Century and was meant to be a celebration of Saint Patrick, the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as the heritage and culture of Ireland. It’s changed a bit over the years! St. Patrick’s Day is exempted (for lack of a better word) from the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol. I think this probably contributes to the amount of green beer we drink that day! Some people feel that this detracts from the religious aspect of the holiday – but I digress, this article is about Irish food.
A Traditional Irish Feast
Most people immediately think about corned beef and cabbage, or perhaps stew when discussing Irish cuisine. The odd thing is that
neither of these is commonly served in Irish restaurants. In fact, corned beef isn’t traditionally Irish at all, but bacon and cabbage is. Most traditional Irish foods are basic, simple and use inexpensive ingredients. They originated from the working people who used locally sourced ingredients. Modern chefs have modified many of these traditional dishes over time. So when you come across “Irish” recipes that have uncommon ingredients like fresh fruit or even whiskey, you can be fairly sure these dishes are not ‘traditional’.
Frugal Cooking
My grandparent’s weren’t Irish but they had a saying, “we use everything from the pig, except the squeal.” I think this saying may have originated from the Irish who ate every bit of the pig except the grunt. Crubeens (pig’s feet), tripe (pig’s stomach) and drisheen (a blood sausage) were all popular dishes in all parts of Ireland. Talk about not wasting anything! The Irish weren’t only frugal but they were foragers as well. The Irish countryside is, or was, abundant with blackberries, wild strawberries, and rosehips. The coastal waters also provided mussels, crabs, clams, and even shrimp which could be collected from pools. Sounds like my kind of foraging!
The Lowly Potato
You can’t talk about Irish food and not mention the potato. You can prepare them almost any way imaginable or mix them with cabbage or scallions to make colcannon or champ, or potato cakes. It’s not uncommon to find potatoes cooked two ways on the same dinner plate. The Irish are a bit picky about their potatoes and a grocery may stock five or more varieties at one time, with the selection being dependent on the season. Some Irish feel that a dinner without potatoes isn’t dinner! I kind of agree with that, but I don’t need all the carbs.
Your Irish Feast
If you are wanting to celebrate with a St. Patrick’s Day feast, I’m going to share a few more modern recipes with you including Irish Stew and soda bread. Let’s not forget your sweet tooth with a Dark Chocolate Guinness cake complete with Baileys Cream Cheese Icing. And if you so choose, toast St. Patrick and the Irish with a pint for your health. Remember to celebrate responsibly. Live, Laugh, Love and Eat Well.
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Irish Stew
sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients and blend by hand until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
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LBS lamb shoulder, cubed (I used leg of lamb and trimmed out the sinew) tsp kosher salt tsp fresh ground black pepper cup vegetable oil pearl onions, peeled, root ends trimmed (I substituted 1large
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Use your hands to mix the wet and dry ingredients together until a dough can be formed into a ball.
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medium carrots, cut into ½ inch pieces cup dried pearled barley (look in the rice and grains section of the grocery) cups chicken stock or water (use stock for richer flavor) cups of Stout (I like Guinness) bay leaf TBSP chopped fresh thyme leaves (I used about 1 ½ tsp dried
12 ¼ 1
new potatoes, cut in half (I like red potatoes for this dish) cup finely chopped parsley for garnish TBSP finely chopped fresh chives for garnish
Serves 6; Prep Time 45 minutes; Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
chopped onion)
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until soft and elastic. Shape the dough into a round loaf, about 6 inches in diameter. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Dust the top of the loaf with flour. Use a sharp knife to cut an “X” into the dough, about half the depth of the loaf to within 1 inch of the edge. Bake for 45 to 50 minute or until sounds hollow when the bottom is tapped.
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Heat a 12-quart pot with a lid over medium high heat and add the vegetable oil. Working in small batches, sauté the lamb until golden brown. Set aside. Add the onion, carrots, and barley to the pot. Stir to coat, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, stout, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Return the lamb to the pot, place the potatoes on top and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until lamb is fork tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and chives and serve with Irish Soda Bread.
Irish Soda Bread
2 cups whole wheat bread flour 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus some for dusting ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats 2 TBSP brown sugar 2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3 TBSP unsalted butter, cold 1 ½ cup buttermilk 1 egg Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the flours, oats, brown
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Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake 250ml Guinness beer (1 cup) 250g butter (1 cup + 1 tbsp) 100g cup cocoa powder (2/3 cup) 400g caster/superfine sugar (1 ¾ cups) 140ml sour cream (2/3 cup) 2 eggs 1 TBSP vanilla extract
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plain flour (2 cups) tsp bicarbonate of soda/baking soda
Bailey's Cream Cheese Icing 500-600g 100g 250g 4-6
sifted icing sugar/powdered sugar (4-5 cups) butter at room temperature (1/2 cup) cream cheese at room temperature (8oz) TBSP Baileys Irish Cream (to taste)
Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake Directions
Preheat oven 180°C/350°F and butter and line a 23cm (9") spring form tin.
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Melt the butter into the Guinness in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the cocoa and sugar and take the saucepan off the heat. Beat the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla in a separate bowl until combined, and then add to the beer mixture. Whisk in the flour and bicarb until combined. Pour the cake batter into the tin and bake for an hour. The middle of the cake may still be slightly wet when you take the cake out, but it will firm up as it cools down. Leave to cool completely in the tin as it is quite a damp cake and could collapse.
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Bailey's Cream Cheese Icing Directions
Cream the butter and icing sugar together until well mixed. Add the cream cheese in cubes slowly until incorporated. Add in Baileys. Continue mixing for 5 minutes until the icing is light and fluffy. Dollop lashings of the icing onto the top of the cake to recreate the froth on a glass of Guinness. If you are feeling particularly dexterous, slice the cake length-wise and fill the cake with the icing too (there will be definitely enough icing).
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March 2017 Events We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information.
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Mountain Morning Paint Party 6-9pm Better Than Ever betterthaneverhome.com 270.210.9512 No experience needed - it'll be sketched on your canvas. Oh the options you have with this one! Leave off the deer and/or geese. Change up the colors in the sunrise. This can even easily be adapted for couples - he paints half on one canvas and she paints half on the other; put them together to make one painting
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Mediterranean Cuisine Comes To You 10am McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office mccracken.ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 Explore the flavors of the Mediterranean as you learn how their lifestyle and culture affects chronic disease.
Jam for Hope 6:30-11:30pm The Riff mcssl.com/store/anonymoushope 270.217.4856 Anonymous Hope presents Jam for Hope! Join them for music, dancing, great food and LOTS of fun!! This fundraiser will help support Anonymous Hope's mission of reducing poverty in Kentucky through college scholarships for our area youth. They will be featuring Lew Jetton & 61 South, The Cruisers and Adam & the H Bombs. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Massac County United Way Trivia Night 6:30-10pm Fat Edd's Restaurant, Metropolis 618.524.8100 or 618.524.2162 mymainstageschool.com This event sells out quick and teams are limited. Call to get your teams of eight signed up. Cats: The Musical, School Performance 7pm MainStage West End Theatre mymainstageschool.com 270.558.4249 Join MainStage School of Performing Arts in their production of "Cats" as they show the lives of the tribe of Jellicle Cats and one's journey to the Heavyside Layer.
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2017 State Individual Scholastic Chess Championships 8:30am-4:30pm MSU Paducah Regional Campus westkychess.com 270.442.4753 This event allows for any and all scholastic level chess players (K-12) to compete at the highest level in scholastic chess, at the individual level. Read Across America 10am-2pm Kentucky Oaks Mall kentuckyoaksmall.net 270.444.0440 Reading has so many benefits, it can be therapeutic, spark curiosity, and deepen one's understanding of any number of subjects. That's why they're happy to have "Read Across America" in the mall once again. Auras - Learn How To See Them 10-11am Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Learn simple techniques to actually see auras with your own eyes. We often have an Angel show up for the class to see! Anyone can do it with instruction and a little practice. Fascinating, fun and useful.
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Paducah Wine & Chocolate Fest 1-5pm Julian Carroll Convention Center paducahwineandchocolate.com 270.443.0031 Benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the fifth annual Wine and Chocolate Festival is hosted by Window World Cares. This year event organizers are adding some exciting improvements and activities to the festival: live auction with premium items, silent auction items, a ‘dress-up’ photo booth, entertainment, additional cash bars, and a VIP area for sponsors. FREE Saturday Matinée 2-4pm Marshall County Public Library @Benton marshallcolibrary.org 270.527.9969 Join us for a movie the whole family will love! Free popcorn & drinks will be provided. (Rated PG) Rap Concert and Prayer for the Sick 6-8pm The Potter's House of Paducah, 405 Broadway 760.362.2099 Radical contemporary Christian rap, will be offered by a wild and amazing young man from Carbondale, Illinois named Franco, as an example of how Jesus can change a life, along with a message of hope and prayer for the sick from Vic Harris, in a coffeehouse atmosphere 6-8pm tonight! Then stirring messages each of the next four nights ~ Sun-Wed.,7pm. Join us, it’s time for a change, y’all!
Sandi Patty: The Fairwell Tour 7pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Join Sandi Patty on the final leg of her Forever Grateful, The Farewell Tour. Don't miss out on an incredible night of music and worship on Sandi Patty's retirement tour with special guests Veritas.
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ACT Prep Workshop: Session 1 1-5pm Lowes Elementary School @ACTPrepWorkshops 270.559.1467 The 16-hour workshop is open to all students from all schools in the area. Students will not only review the subject matter, but will also learn ACT-specific test-taking strategies. The instructors will teach the different types of questions the ACT uses, methods for handling difficult questions, and tips for dealing with tight time limits.
FREE New Pathways Trivia Night 6-9pm Lone Oak Church of Christ facebook.com/events/1675469922746241 270.816.0257 Don't miss this fun and competitive night of trivia to raise funds for New Pathways ministry to children in crisis. Teams of no more than eight will compete for a prize to see who can answer the most correct out of 100 questions with topics for all ages and interests. Bring your own table decorations and snacks and enjoy our complimentary refreshments. Come ready to bid on some great silent auction items and purchase mulligans for those questions that leave you stumped. Reserve a table today-space is limited and first come, first serve! Or sign up to be a table sponsor and receive premier front row seating. Cats: The Musical, School Performance 7pm MainStage West End Theatre mymainstageschool.com 270.558.4249 See March 3rd description.
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FREE 2nd Annual MSU History Department Spring Lecture Series: Lecture 2 - Yellow Fever in the Mississippi Valley, 1878-79 2:30-3:30pm Calloway County Public Library callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 In the summer of 1878, a yellow fever epidemic spread from New Orleans though the Mississippi Valley. For the first time, yellow fever appeared in hundreds of plantations, towns, and cities that had not previously confronted the disease. It caused nearly five thousand deaths in New Orleans, and a total of roughly twenty thousand in the Mississippi Valley. This talk, led by Murray State University's Department of History, will explore the causes of the epidemic and responses among residents in the affected region.
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Artrageous 3pm Clemens Fine Arts Center westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3212 Imagine an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. The Artrageous troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, pop icons and musical genres culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. The result? A one of a kind crossover experience! The signature of the Artrageous Troupe is interaction and engagement, so be prepared to be a part of the show. A Feast for the Senses at the Clemens Center 3pm Clemens Fine Arts Center westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3212 Senses will tingle with a high-energy mixed media performance by Artrageous, the troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers that pay tribute to a variety of art forms, pop icons and musical genres culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. Cats: The Musical, School Performance 7pm MainStage West End Theatre mymainstageschool.com 270.558.4249 See March 3rd description.
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FREE Brown Bag Book Group 12-1pm Calloway County Public Library callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 Featured title: Two If By Sea by Jacquelyn Mitchard. An informal book discussion group designed for adults. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. To join Brown Bag Book Group, visit the Circulation Desk, add your name to the book group list and pick up your copy of the book. You do not have to attend every month to participate. FREE Shorts & Stouts Book Discussion 7-8pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 ext117 Join this new short story discussion group, led by Matt Jaeger, library clerk and writer. The first meeting will focus on three stories by the Flannery O'Connor, A Good Man Is Hard to Find, Good Country People, and The Life You Save May Be Your Own. Several copies of O'Connor's "Collected Stories" are available to check out at the library. Season of Honor: Caring for the Caregiver 6:30pm First Baptist Church, Paducah fbcpaducah.org 270.442.2728 Join us in the fellowship hall, entry 5, across from Keiler Park for a discussion on helpful facts about and the difference between home care, Hospice and palliative care.
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FREE Story Time: Three Billy Goats Gruff 10am & 1pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta, and Bob Dog for Story Time! This weekly program brings the children's books of the library to life through puppet shows, skits, songs, and dances.
FREE Toolbox Garden Series: Early-Blooming Trees 5-6pm McCracken County Extension Office mccracken.ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 A Toolbox Garden Series about early-blooming trees, presented by David Mikulcik.
the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” A beautiful play about friendship which will enchant audiences of all ages.
Entre 101: The Basics of Getting Started 6-8:30pm Commerce Center, Paducah warehouse.ca.uky/edu/ces_events/?=3&e=27787 270.809.2856 Learn to write your business plan, understand cash flow and cash management, how to market your business and assess your entrepreneurial skills. Class is free, but registration is required.
FREE Explanation of Veterans Benefits 4pm Morningside of Paducah fivestarseniorliving.com 270.534.9173 Join Morningside of Paducah for an explanation of veterans benefits from Carol Livingston, field representative for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. She will be discussing veterans benefits available to comrades and spouses as well as assist them with eligibility and assisted living benefits.
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CCLP Presents "An Evening With The Docs" 7:30-8:30pm Calloway County Public Library callowaycountylibrary.org 270.753.2288 The Calloway County Public Library is pleased to announce that Robert Valentine (Doc Valentine) and MarTeze Hammonds (Doc Hammonds) will join their storytelling talents for a special storytelling event at the Calloway County Public Library.
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FREE Branding Your Business 9-10:30am Maiden Alley Cinema paducahmainstreet.org 270.444.444.8649 Come to this seminar and listen to local business Innovations Branding House for some great advice and information. This is for local existing businesses, new businesses, potential entrepreneurs.
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34th Annual Home & Garden Show 4-7pm Paducah McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center hbawk.com 270.442.9572 A home and garden show promoting local businesses. Many products and services to be showcased. Heart & Heels 2017 6-10pm The Carson Center facebook.com/events/1281808008552631 270.575.2871 Featuring shopping and latest fashions modeled by our finest caretakers. Charlotte's Web 2:30pm markethousetheatre.org See March 9th description.
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#Adulting: Car Maintenance 10am McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office mccracken.ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 Key information that every adult should know about car maintenance, including purchasing, and insuring. Learn everything from changing the tire to checking the oil. 2017-18 Paducah Symphony Orchestra Season Preview 5:30pm The Carson Center paducahsymphony.org 270.444.0065 Come see and hear what's new this year. FREE Presidential Lecture Series 2017 8-9:30pm Murray State University murraystate.edu 800.272.4678 The 2017 Presidential Lecture Series, titled "We have a dream. Are we living it?" will focus on diversity efforts within higher education. Murray State University will welcome three alumni, each distinguished higher education leaders who have excelled in embracing diversity and inclusion. Each guest will address the audience, and a questionand-answer session will follow. A dessert reception, to follow. Charlotte's Web 7pm Market House Theatre markethousetheatre.org 270.444.6828 Ushering in the spring season will be the story of the world’s most loveable arachnid - Charlotte! Charlotte's Web, based on the beloved book by E.B. White, tells the tale of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; the Zuckerman family;
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Land Between the Lakes Trail Run 6:30am Paducah McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center durbinracemanagement.com/land-between-the-lakes 270.362.8201 Land Between the Lakes Grand Rivers Ultra Trail Run 23k, Marathon, 60k and 50 mile trail runs. This beautiful course begins at Lighthouse Landing Resort, then into Land Between The Lakes and loops beside both Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. Runners must pre-register with West KY Runners Club. Hosted by West KY Runners Club. Intro to Dowsing 10-11am Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Explore ancient wisdom, folk lore and science behind dowsing rods and how they work. Dowsing has been used for millennium to locate water, oil and lost objects and graves, just to name a few. Hands on practice will get you comfortable with your new skill. Al Crim, local Bee Keeper, and Dowser will facilitate. 34th Annual Home & Garden Show 4-7pm Paducah McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center hbawk.com 270.442.9572 See March10th description. 3rd Annual O'Carson Irish Bash 7-11pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 A night of music by Molly Ramone Band while you dance, drink and eat in Irish style. Cash bar will be available to include plenty of green beer. Dress your Irish best and participate in our costume contest.
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Beethoven's 5th Symphony 5:30pm paducahsymphony.org Charlotte's Web 2:30pm markethousetheatre.org See March 9th description.
The Carson Center 270.444.0065 Market House Theatre 270.444.6828
Hi Fi Ninja CD Release Show 8-11:55pm Paducah Beer Werks facebook.com/events/331604710551772 270.933.1265 Paducah's newest rock bands King Krater and The Shop Rockets join Louisville's American Lesions to help celebrate the 4th release of Paducah's Hi Fi Ninja.
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34th Annual Home & Garden Show 4-7pm Paducah McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center hbawk.com 270.442.9572 See March10th description. RENT 7pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning
masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters - love.
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ACT Prep Workshop: Session 2 1-5pm @ACTPrepWorkshops See March 5th description.
Leadership Paducah: 30th Anniversary Celebration 6-9pm Julian Carroll Convention Center paducahchamber.org 270.443.1746 Join with other LP Alums and special guests to celebrate 30 years of Leadership Paducah! You don't want to miss this fun filled night of sharing special stories (including some legends), great food and networking! You don't have to be an LP Alum to attend! Visit the link below for ticket pricing.
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FREE Story Time: Friends 10am & 1pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta, and Bob Dog for Story Time! This weekly program brings the children's books of the library to life through puppet shows, skits, songs, and dances. Finding Happiness 6-7pm Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Explore a secret to achieve happiness. You will be shocked at how easy it is. U.S. Bank Family Series: Odd Squad LIVE! 6:30pm thecarsoncenter.org Things are about to get very odd in YOUR town, and Ms. O needs you to help solve the case. Odd Squad LIVE! is springing into action on stage in this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure where kids get to participate in solving a seriously strange case. Some lucky fans will even get to join the fun on stage and use amazing Odd Squad gadgets! Filled with the coolest new gadgets, funniest and quirkiest villains like Father Time and Lady Terrible, and catchy hit songs from the Odd Squadfavorite band, Soundcheck.
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FREE Front & Center: Traditional Irish Music 3-5pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join the talented father-son duo, Eddie Coffey and Josh Coffey for a special concert/performance.
Charlotte's Web 7pm markethousetheatre.org See March 9th description.
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FREE Kindergarten Ready Fair 9:30am-12pm Haws Gym, WKCTC robyn.west@paducah.kyschools.us 270.554.9200 This is an event for families who have children age 5 and under who are interested in learning more about getting their child ready for Kindergarten. There will be hands-on learning stations, vendors/
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'Drive-In' Movie Night with your Mentee 2:30-4:30pm Sympsonia Elementary School graves.kyschools.us/ SymsoniaElementary_home.aspx 270.328.4868 The mentees will be watching a movie with their mentors while enjoying popcorn and drinks in a "Drive - in" Movie setting.
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businesses who have opportunities and services for children and families and door prizes will be drawn throughout the event. This event will have many take-home educational items for children. ACT Prep Workshop: Session 3 10am-3pm @ACTPrepWorkshops See March 5th description.
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Awaken Your Psychic Abilities 10am-1pm Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Develop your psychic abilities and intuition during this 3 hour workshop. You will learn how to expand your awareness and tap into the subtle energies all around us. The class will cover a wide range of techniques but we will focus on Psychometry. Psychometry is a psychic ability in which a person can sense or "read" the history of an object by touching it. We will cover personal protection, ethics of doing a reading and have hands-on practice. You will leave feeling confident of your abilities. Charlotte's Web 2:30pm markethousetheatre.org See March 9th description.
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FREE Easter Bunny Arrival Celebration 10am-12pm Kentucky Oaks Mall kentuckyoaksmall.net 270.444.0440 It is time to meet the Easter Bunny and have your photo made together in Center Court.
FREE Power & Presence 2017! 6:30-9:30pm Faith Center, Paducah facebook.com/events/884619298347143 270.444.0440 It's time for Power and Presence 2017! This is our annual worship night with ministry booths set up by our students for prophecy, healing, identity, etc. Come and encounter the Lord! No childcare, but kids are welcome.
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Charlotte's Web 2:30pm markethousetheatre.org See March 9th description.
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Paducah Farmers' Market Vendor Kickoff Meeting 6pm Paducah Parks Services paducahky.gov/farmers-market 270.444.8508 They will go over guidelines for 2017-fees, days, times, applications, market event days-Celebration Saturdays and so much more! They are looking forward to a bunch of new vendors and are always thrilled to see our veteran vendors from the previous years.
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FREE Musical Story Time 11am-12pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta, and Bob Dog for Musical Story Time! This program brings the children's books of the library to life through puppet shows, skits, songs, and dances. FREE Love on a Leash 5-8pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Dogs in the Library? Yes, it's true. Children will have a chance to meet and interact with pet therapy dogs in training and win prizes. Empaths. No, You're Not Crazy. Yes, It's Real. 6-7pm Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Get your questions answered.... are you an Empath? What does that even mean!? Am I crazy, is it real? Learn how to protect yourself from drama queens and energy vampires. Are you affected by other people's energies, and have an innate ability to intuitively feel and perceive others? Are other’s always telling you that you are “too sensitive”? Get your questions answered.
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One Night of Queen 7-10pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.
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Riverdance 7:15pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. LTAMF Music Lineup Announcement 6-9pm Yeiser Art Center facebook.com/events/1409666212408593 270.442.2453 Be the first to see what music we have in store for the 2017 festival. Celebrate the festival's blossoming partnership with the Yeiser Art Center. Best of all, listen to Nashville string band The Howlin' Brothers as they perform in the YAC Gallery!
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Festiversary 2017 7pm-2am Paducah Beer Werks markethousetheatre.org 270.933.1265 PBW's birthday/anniversary/festival is here again! Join them for two nights of local bands, back to back. Friday night, all the way from Maine, Crunk Witch comes back for this special celebration.
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ACT Prep Workshop: Session 4 10am-3pm @ACTPrepWorkshops See March 5th description.
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FREE Read Like a Girl: Paperboy by Vince Vawter 3-4pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Read Like a Girl is a book and craft program for girls of all ages. Read the book each month, then attend the discussion and make a related craft! Read and attend with your mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, or any other girl in your life. Discussion led by Kim Russell of WKCTC.
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FREE Story Time: AB Seas 10am & 1pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta, and Bob Dog for Story Time! This weekly program brings the children's books of the library to life through puppet shows, skits, songs, and dances. FREE Versatile Herbs In Your Garden 11am-Noon Marshall County Public Library @Hardin @ACTPrepWorkshops 270.527.9969 Learn to grow and use herbs for cooking and health purposes as well as making beauty and home products. Presented by Linda Caviness, Herbal Teacher & Gardener.
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Dimension & Time Jumping 10-11am Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 For those of you who really want to learn how to employ some quantum techniques to move around time and dimensions. I've done it for myself and several clients and it is pretty trippy and very powerful people's energies, and have an innate ability to intuitively feel. 11th Annual Dancing with Our Stars 6pm Jullian Carroll Convention Center main.acsevents.com 270.444.0743 Annual fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, featuring local "stars" and their dance instructors. Silent Auction, fabulous food, amazing dancers, and a great cause. Festiversary 7pm-2am markethousetheatre.org See March 24th description.
Paducah Beer Werks 270.933.1265
An Evening With B.J. Thomas 7:30pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records.
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Smudge Fan Make & Take 6-7pm Wildhair Studio's Rock Shop nicerockshop.com 270.444.6115 Create your one-of-a-kind Smudge for yourself or as a gift. This is a great workshop and includes all the supplies needed for one smudge fan. Additional kits will be available for make and take home project. One Book Read - Little Princes by Conor Grennan 6pm WKCTC westkentucky.kctc.libguides.com/onebookread 270.554.9200 The One Book Read project, which began at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2008, is a community effort to encourage reading across various groups of people in hopes of helping to eliminate illiteracy in our region. The project encourages the community, area school districts, and colleges to read the same book and come together to discuss it in a variety of settings.
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FREE Easter Egg Dash 5-7pm Baseball/Softball Noble Park paducahky.gov/parks-services-department 270.444.8508 Paducah Parks Services' annual Easter Egg Dash. Over 15,000 eggs! Registration: 5pm; Ages 0-2: 5:45pm; Ages 3-5: 6pm; Ages 6-8: 6:15pm; Ages 9-10: 6:30pm Party For A Purpose 6-10pm The Carson Center thecarsoncenter.org 270.450.4444 Get ready to “Party for a Purpose” at the Carson Center’s big annual fundraising event. Buy tickets at a discount through March 10! This
party offers wine tastings, silent auction, live auction, food from a dozen caterers, gourmet coffee and tea, and soft drinks. FREE Evening Upstairs: An Evening with the Stories and Tales of Irvin S. Cobb 7-8pm McCracken County Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Take a look into why and how Cobb rose to fame and fortune and his subsequent fall from grace and public acclaim is a wonderful case study in not only the changing tastes of American entertainment but also a story that resonates with all of us. 2017 WKMS Singer/Songwriter Competition 7pm Maiden Alley Cinema wkms.org 270.444.7007 The four finalist will perform three songs each in a live concert.
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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. 6th Floor, Price Doyle Fine Arts Building, Murray State University. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 am -5pm . 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 murraystate.edu Clemens Fine Art Center Gallery 4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah. 270.534.3212 artsinfocus.org FREE Curris Center Gallery. 1st Floor, Curris Center, Murray State University. Closed university holidays. Groups are welcome with prior notice. For more information on exhibits and hours of operation, call 270.809.3052 murraystate.edu THROUGH MARCH 10 Judith Page: Songs From the Roman Empire Second Saturday Studio/Gallery Walk Lower Town Paducah 2ND SATURDAY Visit great galleries and studios from 12-8pm. 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
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hotel is now a museum that pays tribute to African-American heritage and to the well-known people who stayed there including Ike & Tina Turner and Louis Armstrong. 270.443.7918 thehotelmetropolitan.org Market Square Art Walk Art Guild of Paducah, 115 Market House Square. 3RD THURSDAY 5-8pm . Market House area art galleries and shops offer a variety of new artwork, plus treats and surprises each month. Additionally, many downtown restaurants feature innovative offerings and discounts for Art Walk evenings. artguildofpaducah.org Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery. 6th Floor, Price Doyle Fine Arts Building, Murray State University. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 am -5pm . Closed university holidays. 270.809.6734 murraystate.edu Murray Art Guild 500 North 4th Street, Murray. TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10am3pm. A community visual arts non-profit organization dedicated to promoting artistic growth through exhibitions, workshops and studios as well as community and educational events. 270.753.4059 murrayartguild.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 Adult Beginner Quilting Class. THURSDAYS 5:30-8:30pm Volunteer Meeting. 1ST THURSDAY 2-3pm Southern Hospitality Spring Thaw Tour of Natchez, MS. MARCH 12 Shades of Amish with Sue Nickels MARCH 16-18 9am-5pm School Block Challenge THROUGH MARCH 28 New Quilts from an Old Favorite & Antique Flying Geese MARCH 31-JUNE 20 10am-5pm Neighborhoods Coming Together: Quilts Around Oakland THROUGH APRIL 11
River Discovery Center 117 S. Water Street, Paducah. MONDAY-SATURDAY 9:30am-5pm. SUNDAY 1-5pm $8 adults, $5 children (ages 3-12), $7 seniors 60 & over. Celebrating Paducah's maritime legacy and lore. Interactive exhibits tell the story of the Four Rivers Region. Captain a towboat, pleasure watercraft, or Coast Guard buoy tender through various scenarios in the pilothouse simulator. 270.575.9958. riverdiscoverycenter.org Rose Hill - Lyon County Museum KY 730, Eddyville. THURSDAY-SUNDAY 1-4pm. This museum is a favorite to historical buffs. Located in Old Eddyville, it features all sorts of exhibits, murals, maps, a replica iron furnace, and so much more. For more information, contact the Lyon County Tourism Commission at 270.388.2924 @LyonCountyKYHistory Ruth Baggett Gallery 1025 1025 Jefferson Street, Paducah. MARCH 11 5-8pm. Prayer Flags. Call 270.210.1924 for an appointment. rbaggett.wix.com/ better-web Yeiser Art Center 200 Broadway Street, Paducah. Offering a permanent exhibition space and a permanent collection in addition to rotating exhibits. 270.442.2453 theyeiser.org FREE Whitehaven Welcome Center I–24, exit 7, 1845 Lone Oak Road., Paducah Daily tours 1-4pm, every half hour. Featuring period furnishings and memorabilia of Paducah native Alben Barkley, who served as Vice President under Harry Truman. 270.554.2077 The William Clark Market House Museum 121 Market House Square, Paducah. TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10am-4pm. $4 ages 12 & up, $1 under 12. 270.443.7759 markethousemuseum.com
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
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Wrather West Kentucky Museum Wrather Hall, North 16th Street & University Drive, Murray State University. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8am-4:30pm. Featuring several permanent and changing exhibits. West Kentucky history abounds at the museum which highlights the social, economical, and cultural development of the area. Closed university holidays. 800.272.4678 murraystate.edu
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, Kevil | 270.876.7239 @bethalcpchurch SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts 9am; Sunday School 9:15am; Worship Service 10:30am Bethel Christian Church, Kevil 12245 Woodville Rd, Kevil | 270.462.3544 | bethelchurchkevil.org 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 2855 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.443.6206 | broadwaycoc.com SUNDAY Morning Worship 9:30am; Bible Study 10:45am; Evening Worship 6pm; MONDAY & WEDNESDAY Precious Pottery Preschool 9am-2pm; TUESDAY Clothing Give Away 10am-Noon; WEDNESDAY Ladies Bible Class 10am; Bible Classes 6:30pm; 2ND FRIDAY Parent's Night Out 5-10pm Broadway United Methodist Church 701 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.443.2401 | bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY Fellowship Time (Igert Hall) 9am; Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; BUMS Youth group (grades 6–12) 5-7pm; Handbell Choir 7pm; Sunday morning services are streamed live and archived online. TUESDAY & THURSDAY Mother's Day Out 9am-2pm Call to register. WEDNESDAY ABC (All Broadway Children) after school program 4pm; Children’s Choir 5pm; Fellowship Dinner 5pm; YUMS (4th & 5th graders) 6pm; Chancel Choir 7pm Calvary Baptist Church 270 Clements St, Paducah | 270.443.1552 | Pastor Pail Hatcher SUNDAY School 10am; Worship Service 11am; Evening Service 6pm WEDNESDAY Service 6:30pm Calvert City First Presbyterian Church 639 Evergreen St, Calvert City | 270.395. 4700 | fpccalvert.com SUNDAY School 9:30am; Fellowship 10am; Worship 10:45am
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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
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
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; TUESDAYS Ladies’ Bible Class, 1-2pm; LAST SATURDAY “Dorcas Day” Clothing Giveaway 9am–Noon
Concord United Methodist Church 5178 Hinkleville Road, Paducah | 270.443.2669 | concord.church SUNDAY Worship Times 8:15am, 10:30am & 6pm; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship 9am; Sunday School 9:30am Child care is provided in the nursery during Sunday morning services; TUESDAY WISE Bible Study for Women 6:30pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:15pm call to make reservations; B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6pm; THURSDAY Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8am Prayer Room is open to the public
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 West Church of Christ 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road, Paducah | 270.744.6329 SUNDAY Bible Study 9am; Worship 10am; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6pm The Crossing 1225 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.201.2810 | thecrossing.net/paducah SUNDAY Worship 10:45am Elevation Point Church Paducah Exp Convention Center, 415 Park Ave. | 270.705.1045 | elevationpointchurch.org SUNDAY Service 10:30am
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First Baptist Church, Paducah 2890 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.442.2728 | fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship 10:15am; Evening Worship 5pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5pm; Worship 6pm; 252 Basics (children) 5:50pm; Awaken (youth) 6pm; Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2515 S Main St, Benton | 270.527.8560 | fccdcbentonky.org SUNDAY Church School 9:45am; Worship 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Youth Night 5:30-7pm; MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Men’s Exercise Group 9-10am First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 420 Catherine Street, Metropolis IL | 618.524.7118 | firstchristianmetro.wordpress.com SUNDAY Fellowship Coffee & Donuts 9am; Sunday School 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:30am; Youth Meeting 5pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6pm; Choir Practice 7pm First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 415 Audobon Dr, Paducah | 270.443.8251 | fccpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9:30am (Classes for all ages); Worship 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 (6th-12th grades) 4:30pm; Youth Group 5:30-7pm; Handbells 6pm; WEDNESDAY Children’s Choir & Activities 4-5:45pm; Adult Choir 7pm
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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 8am & 10am; Christian Formation 9am; Children's Chapel 10am; Middle Schoolers 4pm; Youth Supper 5:30pm; High Schoolers 6:30pm; Nursery available for 10am Sunday Service. WEDNESDAY Holy Eucharist 12pm; Youth Group 5pm; THURSDAY Sanctuary Choir 6pm; 2ND THURSDAY Vintage Grace Luncheon/ Program (for Seniors) 11:30am-1pm; MARCH 1 Ash Wednesday 12pm & 6pm; MARCH 12 Verger's Breakfast 9am
Make this summer the best ever! Purchase Area Family Magazine knows that there’s a lot going on in the Purchase Area this spring and summer! Science camps, dance classes, martial arts, VBS musical theater, to name a few! Summer enrichment activities help keep those growing minds and bodies active, and can be used to improve health, reading, and more! Now’s the time to choose your kids’ camps and classes before they book up. Keep this handy pull-out guide on the fridge - keep your children happy and engaged. PAFM MARCH 2017
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Seeking Kids Looking for Drama This Summer
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TAKE FIVE! At The Carson Center This Summer
The cycle of summer for many students, can quickly become very repetitive - eat breakfast, play outside, eat lunch, take a nap, eat dinner, repeat. But for some within the Purchase Area, their summer days are the complete opposite. They feel as if they have a purpose to enhancing their educational journey. A typical schedule? Eat breakfast, dance, eat lunch, sing, eat dinner, perform. The Carson Center in Paducah offers two summer programming opportunities that are designed to instill positive energy and offer a way to jazz up those repetitive summer routines. Broadway Workshop™ and the Carson Center’s Summer Musical Theatre camp, featuring Missoula Children’s Theatre, will be sure to put a spotlight on your child’s summer plans in 2017.
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Marc Tumminelli, Director and Owner of Broadway Workshop in New York City, to provide an enriching and replicated camp experience for the students in our community. It is similar to programs offered in the Big Apple. For the past six summers, Tumminelli has brought a team of top-rated professionals to the Carson Center. They have gained experience on Broadway, in film, in theatres, and popular TV programming. Past teaching artists include; Taylor Louderman (Bring it On), Mark Evans (Book of Mormon), Jennifer Swiderski (Mamma Mia), Heather Parcels (Finding Neverland), Jessica Lee Goldyn (A Chorus Line), and Jessica Lea Patty (Addams Family, 9 to 5). Students who attend Broadway Workshop are provided with an up-close experience of a week in the life of a Broadway performer. When students arrive on the first day of camp, they are split into two groups, based on age. Each group is assigned to a specific teaching artist, who works with them over the course of a week to showcase a specific Broadway musical. Past camps have included Newsies, Jersey Boys, Bye Bye Birdie, Beauty and the Beast, and MoTown, to name a few.
Specialized Audition Workshops
Groups spend the week learning songs and dance routines, as well as opening and closing numbers which they will perform together at the end of the camp. As well as learning the songs and dances for the showcase, students will get the opportunity to grow as an artist through specialized audition workshops that will be held by Marc Tumminelli. This camp includes workshops and professional training, an opportunity for dedicated students to take their craft to the next level, and a free t-shirt for the final showcase. This camp is designed for students ages 9-18.
Children's Theatre Summer Camp
The Missoula Children’s Theatre Summer Camp has served over 250 students, ages 6-18, from the Purchase Area, ages 6-18. The goal of this camp is to provide a musical theatre atmosphere for students who are interested in learning more, or enhancing their knowledge about the performing arts. For some, this may mean taking their first leap into the world of theatre, and for others, feedback and experience as they move forward in their designated discipline. This year, the Carson Center will be presenting Beauty Lou and the Country Beast, a country twist on a classic tale. Students will get the opportunity to perform on the Carson Center stage, work with MCT touring actors and directors, and wear makeup and costumes for the final performance.
Assistant Director Opportunities
The production is designed for students entering grades 1-12.
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Approximately 50-60 student actors will take part in this performance. The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring actors and directors will be looking for four to six Assistant Directors (AD’s),who are 10 years of age and older. These students will be chosen to teach and direct the show at the beginning of the week, and work with technical elements on performance days. Students will have the opportunity to participate in several workshops throughout the week that will enhance their experience, and strengthen their performance ability. Both camps will provide workshops in scene work, movement for the actor, vocal technique, and stage combat. Arts-based camps help students to develop creativity and self-expression, and provide an outlet into the world of professional theatre. The Carson Center strives to provide a safe and educational environment for all students, no matter the level of talent.
COMING THIS SUMMER to The Carson Center!
Summer Musical Theatre Camp
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For more information about the Carson Center’s summer programming, or to pre-register, visit thecarsoncenter.org or contact Mary Katz, Director of Education or Alex Routen, Education Coordinator at 270.443.9932.
science lab in this creative camp. It’s just three hours each morning and is designed for rising 3rd - 5th graders. Students will work on the wacky musical Matter and Its Properties while exploring the scientific principles introduced in the show via experiments guided by science teacher Tim Franklin.
Science, Dance, Drama, Make-Up, Comedy & More at Market House Theatre
This June and July, MHT will host an abundance of theatre camps and have something for every child - science, dance, drama, makeup, comedy and more! For 2017, choose from two musical theatre two-week camps, two Harry Potter Camp sessions, or try the new STEAM camp. Some camps run for just an hour a day, others a full week. Most camps end with a recital, performance or event. Camps start at just $25 and scholarships are available!
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life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza for rising 3rd-11th graders. Campers will also work on aspects of show production, including scenery, props and lighting.
Broadway Bootcamp
6th-12th graders will sing and dance their way through some of the latest Broadway hits and classics in this music revue intensive.
Clubhouse at the Market House Harry Potter Camp
Hogwarts students (rising 4th thru 7th grade) will be assigned a House by the Sorting Hat, make a magic wand, show off their Quidditch techniques, and hone their skills through classes such as Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Care of Magical Creatures, and more! The week ends with a Hogwarts graduation ceremony.
Walking Undead A Stage Makeup/Special FX Workshop Rising 7-12th graders can design and create zombie makeup, complete with gaping wounds, blood and gore! The class culminates in a Zombie flash mob event.
The Lion King Kids Musical Performance Camp
Hakuna Matata this June when rising 1st -7th graders can join Simba, Timon, Pumba and the rest of the Circle of Life characters in this adventure based on the beloved Disney film. A lush score matched with hilarious characters combine to make an unforgettable musical experience. Campers will work on aspects of show production, including props and stage makeup.
Story Ballet - Alice in Wonderland
Rising 1st-3rd graders, take a trip to Wonderland as young dancers learn and perform a condensed version of this beloved story. Beginners welcome!
Seussical Kids Musical Performance Camp
Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss’ characters spring to
Based on MHT’s PlayTime interactive performance series, students ages 4-6 come to a real clubhouse and create a secret handshake, learn the word of the day, and then act out a story with costumes and props from the magic Clubhouse trunk. There’s a new story every day.
PreK Ballet Butterly Princess Camp
Join MHT for a fun dance camp filled with all things butterfly. Ages 3-6 will learn how to move gracefully and learn a butterfly dance to share with friends and family.
Hip Hop Intensive
Rising 6th-12th graders, get ready to move with a week full of high energy hip hop! Dancers will learn a full hip hop routine to share with friends and family. Beginners welcome.
Comedy Improv Workshop
MHT has packed all the rules, scenarios, and fun of improvisation into a four-day workshop. Get ready to let things fly as 7th-12th graders play improv games that will help hone your acting skills and give you a bellyache from laughter.
Guess Who's Scaring You Stage Makeup Workshop
This one day workshop focuses on recreating a “scary” makeup design. 7th-12th graders will vote on which design to recreate the majority rules! Examples include skull, ghoul, creepy clown, and lava man. For more information about the Market House Theatre’s summer programming, visit markethousetheatre.org/summercamps or contact April Cochran, Education Director at 270.444.6828, ext. 211. To register - contact the Box Office at 270.444.6828.
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A.M.P.A. Check out our summer dance class schedule at MyAMPA.com or call 270.415.5647 for more information. Come learn & have fun at the studio that won Paducah's "Best Dance Studio" Reader's Choice Award for the past 2 years. We offer classes in Jazz, contemporary, Ballet, HipHop, Tap, Vocal, Instrumental, & more.
Atmosphere Martial Arts Atmosphere Martial Arts wants you to join us all summer long for Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing classes. Good habits don’t need a vacation. Atmosphere provides a fun, focused & active alternative to a sedentary summer. Koala Kids ages 4 - 8. Fundamental Jiu-Jitsu ages 8-15 & Adults 16+. Contact Amy at 270.559.1286.
Blewett Music Studio Blewett Music Studio has over 20 years of combined experience to offer the best Suzuki violin, viola, cello, & piano lessons for you. Ages 3 - adult welcome for weekly private & bi-weekly group lessons. Music is great for early childhood development. Visit Fb or BlewettMusicStudio. com for Summer Camp info.
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Better Than Ever Kids love painting - parents love happy kids. We love both! Attend just one day or come to all of our classes. Details & registration will be available soon on the calendar at BetterThanEverHome.com. Also watch our Facebook page & sign up for emails.
Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance School is out, summer is in. Let the dance fun begin! Join us & be a part of our dance workshops for ages 3 & up throughout the summer. Registration for fall classes is on-going. For more information & to book your workshop call 270.442.1100
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Broadway United Methodist Church Children ages 6 months to 5th grade are welcome to join us for Summer Mother's Day Out! Our theme this year is Spreading Kindness Throughout Paducah. Guest speakers & field trips for school age kids. Contact DeVona Rosa at childrenbumc@hotmail.com or 270.443.2401 for more information.
Carson Center Musical Theater Camp The Carson Center presents Beauty Lou & The Country Beast featuring Missoula Children’s Theatre, Ages 6-18, July 26-30. Audition, rehearse, & perform in an original production. All registered participants receive a role. Additional classes offered in improv, dance, stage combat, stagecraft & more. For information or to register: TheCarsonCenter.org or 270.443.9932.
Carson Center Broadway Workshop™ The Carson Center presents Broadway Workshop™, ages 9-18, June 5-9; Professional Musical Theatre Intensive featuring New York’s Top Training for Young Actors. Visit BroadwayWorkshop.com for more information. All levels of talent can apply. To register visit TheCarsonCenter.org or contact Mary Katz, Director of Education at mkatz@thecarsoncenter. org.
Cassidy's Cause Hoofs-n-Boots Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy offers our annual Hoofs-n-Boots Summer Half Day Camp. Kids will have fun learning all about horses, arts & crafts, games & of course horse riding. Ages 5-12. Not limited to special needs. For more information, call 270.554.4040 or visit CassidysCause.org.
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The Challenger Learning Center at Paducah Challenger Learning Center offers summer camp programs for students, kindergarten - 16 years old. Young astronauts start learning about constellations & rockets. Growing through the program, they will fly to the Moon/Mars, build rockets & even SCUBA. Finally, Aviation Camp offers the experience of a lifetime – flying a real plane! For visit clcpaducah.org.
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana At Girl Scout summer camp you will: Face your fears & try new things; explore the great outdoors; build up your problem-solving skills; make awesome new friends & do so much more! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to come to Camp! Questions? Call us at 888.771.5170
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Harmony Road Music School Summer Music Classes for parents & children ages 18 months - 4 years, thematic Summer Music Camps for ages 4-7, & Piano Workshops & Camps for beginning & advanced piano students ages 5-teens. Summer schedule posted midApril. Registration required. Call 270.444.3669 or visit HarmonyRoadPaducah.com
Immanuel Baptist Church Paducah Embracing the Challenge of Living in the Spirit of Jesus. Visit our website at IBCPaducah.org for information on events, activities, studies & services. Join us each week on Sunday's at 9:30am & 10:45am, & Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Check out our ad for Immanuel's VBS & Music Camp.
MainStage School of Performing Arts Join us this summer for MainStage Broadway Summer Camp. Ages 5 - 10. Day camp from 10am – 5pm. (Bring a sack lunch). Learn to sing, dance & act. At the end of camp, we will present a Broadway Show. For more information, call 270.558.4249.
Market House Theatre Award-winning Market House Theatre = summer fun! Fully staged Musical Theatre shows (The Lion King Kids, and Seussical Kids), Harry Potter camps, Broadway Bootcamp, STEAM Science and Musical Theatre camp, Dance, PlayShops and more! Complete June/July schedule at MarketHouseTheatre.org. Ages 4 - high school. Box office/register/info: 270.444.6828. 44
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Marshall County Library Students of all ages are invited to participate in the MCPL annual Summer Reading Program! With a summer-long reading challenge, weekly programs throughout July, & special events on weekends, the MCPL Summer Reading Program has something for everyone! Visit MarshallCoLibrary.org for a complete schedule of events.
McCracken County Public Library Build a Better World from June 1-July 31, 2017. Stop by your public library and learn about all the exciting and fun events going on in your world! All library programs are free of charge. Visit the library’s website, McLib.net, for lineups and more information.
Mayfield-Graves Co. YMCA Registration begins April 2nd. Swimming, 10 field trips, organized daily activities including cooking, physical activities, arts daily devotions, & science experiments. Breakfast, lunch, & snacks provided. Experienced & trained staff, First Baptist Church & Mayfield YMCA, ages 3-12 & 13-16. Monday-Friday 7am - 5:30pm. Visit Mayfield-GravesYMCA.com or call 270.247.0049.
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National Society of Junior Cotillions 5th-8th graders in western Kentucky to learn manners, etiquette & social dance . Registration open for the 2017-18 Season I and II Classes. $299 for 7 Classes - September-March meeting once a month on Sunday afternoon for an 1-1/2 hours at Drake Creek Golf Course in Ledbetter. Parent’s Reception on April 16th and August 13th from 2pm to 3pm. Ms. Melinda Devine 270.210.1339
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Paducah Parks Services Experience summer camp with Paducah Parks Services. For children ages 3-15 years, our camps offer a wide range of activities and include an Adventure by Bike camp in partnership with Bike World. Contact us at 270.444.8508 or online at PaducahKY.gov to see all summer camps offered.
Paducah Symphony Orchestra Paducah Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Camp, June 19-23, for rising 4th-12th graders. McCracken County High School. Half-Day Elementary Camp offers vocal, strings, & piano. All-Day Middle & High School Camp offers vocal, strings (both orchestral, fiddling, & guitar), piano, wind symphony & jazz ensemble. Contact us at PaducahSymphony.org or call 270.444.0065.
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Symphony Supply They’re rarely too young... & never too old “to twinkle!” Summer Lessons offered for Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass for all ages. Make this the summer they learn to play! Call for more details. 270.443.9800.
The Rhythm Factory The Rhythm Factory is where all young performers will want to be this summer! Pretty as a Princess Camp – June 12 -1 6. Singing, dancing, crafts, and a tea party with some of their favorite princesses! Triple Threat Camp - July 17-21 for Singers, Dancers & Actors ages 9-18! 270-2104990 trfpaducah.com
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West Kentucky Community & Technical College WKCTC offers over 35 summer camp opportunities for children grades 1-12. Camps at the Challenger Learning Center, Paducah School of Art & Design, STEAM, drama, & robotics camps, LEGO camps, & more. For more information or to register call 270.534.3335 or visit ws.kctcs.edu/ westkentucky – click on Summer Camps.
One awesome week this summer, experience that lasts a lifetime.
Summer Music Camp June 20-24
PIANO
JAZZ
CHORUS
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
@ McCracken County High School
BAND
$125 Early Bird Registration by May 13
Grades 4-12 (includes lunch & t-shirt) All-State Choir Audition Music to be taught to 10th-12th grades
Reserve your spot today!
Details & Registration online @
ORCHESTRA PaducahSymphony.org
P A D U C A HS YM P H O N Y . O R G | 2 7 0 . 4 4 4 . 00 6 5 | 7 6 0 BROADW AY | P ADU CAH , KENTU CKY 4 2 001
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Yeiser Art Center 2017 Summer Youth Art Camps Hands-on art projects improve problem-solving abilities. Help your child realize this potential through ceramic, fibers, sculpture, painting & printmaking classes. Sign up for June or July camps. Ages 5 - 12. Visit TheYeiser.org for details.
200 Broadway | Paducah, KY
Art in Community @ YAC Starting June 24 Photography, Drawing, Printmaking, Painting & More! Ages 5-12. For details and registration,
visit theyeiser.org or call 270.442.2453
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Harmony Baptist Church 9215 Ogden Landing Rd,W. 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; MARCH 23 Mark Lowry's "Diapers 2 Depends" Tour 7-10pm 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
Immanuel Baptist Church 3465 Buckner Ln, Paducah | 270.443.5306 | ibcpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship 10:45am; 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Orchestra Rehearsal 9am; WEDNESDAY Shepherd’s Table (Dinner) 4:50-5:30pm. Please call ahead. First time guests eat FREE. $5 for adults & $3 for children. Youth Bible Study 5-7pm; Immanuel Kidz 5:30-7pm; Gathering for Adults 6pm; Adult Handbells 6:15pm; Sanctuary Choir 7:05pm; THURSDAY Discipleship Group 6:30am; Friendship International 9am; 3RD THURSDAY Mission Meal 6:30pm; 4TH THURSDAY Faith & Fiction 7pm Islamic Center of Paducah 760 Berger Rd, Paducah | 270.558.4559 | islamiccenterofpaducah.org FRIDAY Weekly Prayer 1:30-2:30pm; SUNDAY School 11am-1:30pm. 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
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
The Journey Church, Marshall Co. Creason Building, 1600 Park Ave, Benton | 270.761.4403 | journeymarshall.com SUNDAY Service 10am
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
Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Dr, Ledbetter | 270.898.3435 SUNDAY Worship Service 9:30am; Sunday School 10:30am
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Living Word Pentecostal Church 907 Husband Rd, Paducah | 270.575.3477 SUNDAY Morning Sunday School/Worship 10am; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm; Bus Ministry call 270.564.5706 or 270.210.9086 Lone Oak Church of Christ 2960 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah | 270.554.2511 | loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY Worship 10am; Sunday School 9am; Evening Service 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Lone Oak First Baptist Church 3601 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah | 270.554.1441 | loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY Morning Worship 8:30am, 9:45am & 11am Sunday School 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am & 6pm; Evening Worship 6:30pm; WEDNESDAY Children’s Choir 5:45pm; Middle & High School Choir 6pm; Prayer Meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra 6:30pm Lone Oak United Methodist Church 3835 Old US Hwy 45 S | 270.554.1272 | loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts 9am; Sunday School 9:15am; Service 10:30am; Nursery Available 9–11:30am; WEDNESDAY Kids on a Mission 2:30pm (grades 4-5), 3:45pm (grades 1-3); Bible Study 6pm; Handbell Practice 6pm; Choir Practice 7pm; 3RD SATURDAYS United Methodist Men 8am Lutheran Church of the Cross 2601 North Ave, Metropolis | 618.524.4628 | lutheranchurchofcross.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship Service 10am; 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY Holy Communion
Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1526 Park Ave, Paducah | 270.443.3689 | margarethank.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Evening Service 6pm Mayfield First United Methodist Church 214 S 8th St, Mayfield | 270.247.5678 | mayfieldfirst.com SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; TUESDAY Celebrate Recovery meal 5:30pm; Meeting 6:15pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship meal 5:30pm; Bible Study 6:15pm McKendree United Methodist Church 2860 McKendree Church Rd, Kevil | 270.488.3770 or 270.488.2444 | mckendreetoday.com SUNDAY School 9am Worship 10:30am Youth & Children Activities 4:30pm Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm; 3RD SATURDAY Senior Citizens Social Dinner 4:30–6pm. Clothes Closet MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 10am–3pm SATURDAY 9am–Noon. Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian 3760 Metropolis Lake Rd, West Paducah | 270.488.2588 | milburnchapel.homestead.com SUNDAY Donuts & Coffee 9am; Sunday School 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:30am; WEDNESDAY Family Meal 5:30pm; Bible Study 6pm Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1780 Mt. Sterlin Rd, Brookport IL | 618.564.2616 SUNDAY School 10am; Worship 11am; Evening Worship 6pm; Youth Group 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm; Junior Youth Group 6:30pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church 9701 Blandville Rd, West Paducah | 270.554.0518 | mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am; Worship 10am & 6:30pm; WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6:30pm New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland 6775 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah | 270.898.9664 SUNDAY Worship Service 10:30am New Geneva Community Church 433 Monroe St, Paducah | 270.443.8866 | ngccarp.org SUNDAY Worship 10:30am, Intergenerational Bible Study meal following; TUESDAY Women’s Ministry 7pm; THURSDAY Men’s Ministry 5:30pm & 6:45pm; TUESDAY-FRIDAY Biblical counseling available by appointment New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church 7680 New Hope Rd, Paducah | 270.554.0473 | facebook.com/NewHopeCPCPaducah SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Youth & Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm. For youth information, contact the River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers 270.978.1761 Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church 9110 US Hwy 68 W, Calvert City, KY | 270.350.7262 SUNDAY School 9:30am; Morning Worship 10:30am; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study 6pm. Oaklawn Baptist Church 500 Oaks Rd, Paducah | 270.442.1513 | oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY School 9:45am Worship 11am & 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm, God’s Children 7pm
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Olivet Baptist Church 5186 Hinkleville Rd, Paducah | 270.442.3267 | facebook.com/OlivetBaptistChurchPaducah SUNDAY Sunday School 9am; Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K) 10am; Awana For Kids (ages 2–6th grade) 5:45pm; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Studies for ages 2–Adult 6:30pm Pathway Baptist Church 229 W 5th Ave, Calvert City | 270.395.5683 | pathwaybaptist.org SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship Service 10:30am; Evening Services Adults, Youth & Children 6pm; WEDNESDAY Adult Prayer, Bible Study 6:30pm; Awana for children 2 years old–6th grade 6:30pm; (during school year) Youth Service 6:30pm; THURSDAY Grief Share 6:30pm; Monthly Men’s Meetings and Ladies Connect Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 1110 N 14th Street, Paducah | 270.442.1000 | pgmbchurch.50webs.com SUNDAY Explorer Hour 9:30am; Worship 11am; 1ST SUNDAY Lord Supper ; WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm; 1ST WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 6pm The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center 881 Cutoff Rd, Smithland | 270.928.9905 | pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am; Worship 10:45am; Evening 6pm; WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm Reidland Baptist Church 5559 Benton Rd, Paducah | 270.898.6243 | reidlandbaptistchurch.com Nursery provided for all services & Sunday school. SUNDAY Sunday School (classes for all ages) 9am; Morning Worship Service 10:10am; Children’s Church/Junior Church (ages 3-5th grade) 5:30-7pm; Choir Practice 5-6:15pm Mission Friends (Age 3-Kindergarten) Children In Action (1st-5th Grade) 5-7pm; Youth 6:30pm; Adult Bible Study; TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30am; Early Learning & Pre–K Program; WEDNESDAY TeamKID (age 3- grade 5), 6-7:30pm; Youth (grades 6-12), 6-7:45pm; Prayer & Adult Bible Study 6:30pm Reidland Christian Church 5300 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah | 270.898.3904 | reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Bible study 6pm; WEDNESDAY Family Meal 6pm; Bible Study for Children/Adults 7pm Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church 5320 Kentucky Dam Road | 270.898.3010 | paducah22.adventistchurchconnect.org SATURDAY Sabbath School 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; 1ST SUNDAYS following worship service a FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served. WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Reidland United Methodist 5515 Reidland Rd, Paducah | 270.898.2114 | reidlandumc.org WEDNESDAY Faithweaver Friends preschool-6th grade 5:15-7:30pm FREE dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. Rosary Chapel Catholic Church 711 Ohio St, Paducah | 270.444.6383 | rosarychapel.org SUNDAY Mass 10:30am; 2 ND FRIDAY Fish Fry 4:30-6:30pm. Eat in or carry out for $10. Veteran's eat for half price!
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Spring Bayou Baptist Church 11205 Woodville Rd, Kevil | 270.462.3014 | springbayoubaptist.com SUNDAY School 9:45am; Morning Worship 10:45am; Youth & Children's Programs/Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Services 7pm Southland Baptist Temple 927 Yarbro Ln, Paducah | 270.444.9678 | southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY Topper’s Gospel Show (WKYQ) 7-9am; Sunday School 9:45am; Worship Service, KidzAlive (3–5th grade) 10:45am; Evening Service 6pm; WEDNESDAY Mission Room Open 10am-3pm; Evening Meal 4:30-6pm; AWANA (2-6th grade) and The Light (7th-12th grade) 6:30-8pm; Adult Bible Classes 6:45pm St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1518 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers | 270.395.4727 | stpiusx.us WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Mass 9am St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 116 S 6th St, Paducah | 270.442.1923 | stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY–FRIDAY 12pm; SATURDAY 5pm; SUNDAY 8:30 &11am St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 6705 Mayfield Rd, Paducah | 270.554.3810 | stjohnspaducah.com Mass Schedule TUESDAY–SATURDAY 7:30am; SATURDAY 5am; SUNDAY 7:30am & 9am St. Matthew Lutheran Church 2701 Broadway St, Paducah | 270.442.8294 SUNDAY Worship 9:30am; 1st & 3rd SUNDAY Potluck & Education 5pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church 211 S 21st St, Paducah | 270.442.8343 | stpaulpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship 8 & 10:45am; Bible Study & Sunday School 9:30am; The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320am & WKYX 570AM each Sunday at 6pm St. Peter’s of the Lake Episcopal Church Gilbertsville | 270.362.8301 | stpetersofthelakes.com SUNDAY Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer Service 10am; Children’s Sunday School 10:15-10:45am St. Pius X Catholic Church 723 E 5th Ave, Calvert City | 270.395.4727 | stpiusx.us Mass Times TUESDAY 6pm; WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY 8am; SATURDAY 4:30pm; SUNDAY 8am 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 old5th Grade) 5-6:45pm; Youth (6th–12 grade) 5:30-6:45pm; Choir 6-7pm Twelve Oaks Baptist Church 2110 New Holt Rd, Paducah | 270.554.4634 | 12oaksbaptist.com SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 8,10 & 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Awana 5:30-7pm, Mid–Week Service 6pm United Church of Paducah 4600 Buckner Ln, Paducah | 270.442.3722 | uccpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship celebration 10am; Coffee & refreshments 1111:20am; Christian Education until Noon. Waldo Baptist Church 6970 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL | 618.564.2180 | waldobaptist.org SUNDAY Bible Study 9am; Morning Worship Service 10am; Evening Worship Service 6am; WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal Ministry 5:30pm; Mid–Week Service 7pm Washington Street Baptist Church 721 Washington St, Paducah | 270.442.8033 | washingtonstreetbaptist.org SUNDAY Morning Alive (Sunday School for All Ages) 9:30am; Worship Service 10:45am Way of Christ Bible Fellowship Church 1301 Park Ave, Paducah | 270.575.0039 | facebook.com/pages/Way-of-Christ-Bible-Fellowship SUNDAY Morning Service 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 5:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm
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West End Baptist Church 324 S 28th St, Paducah | 270.443.1043 | westendchurchpaducah.com SUNDAY School 9:30am; Worship Service 10:45am; Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:30pm Call by Noon to reserve your spot; TUESDAY Children/Youth Bible Study & Adult Prayer Service 6:30pm World Harvest Church 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah | 270.442.8949 | whcpaducah.org SUNDAY Corporate Prayer 9:45-10:15am Worship Service 10:30am; WEDNESDAY Worship Service 7pm; THURSDAY Corporate Prayer 8:45-10am Woodlawn Cumberland Presbyterian Church 3402 Benton Road | 270.442.7713 | facebook.com/woodlawnchurch SUNDAY Corporate Prayer 9:45-10:15am Worship Service 10:30am; WEDNESDAY Worship Service 7pm; THURSDAY Corporate Prayer 8:45-10am Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Fellowship) 1347 S 6th St, Paducah | 270.331.5247 or 5217 | sshauf@hotmail.com SUNDAY School 9:45am; Morning Worship Service 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm
SCHOOL NOTES Immanuel Baptist Church Preschool 3465 Buckner Ln, Paducah. Half-day enrichment classes beginning at 9am for 2-5 year olds. "Lunch Bunch" extended days on TUESDAYS THROUGH 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
volunteers for disaster relief training. To support our area counties, call 270.442.3575 for more information. redcross.org FREE Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 11-11:20am. Special story time for ages 0-2 years of age. mclib.net Back to the Moon for Good. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 12-12:45pm. Your family will enjoy this full-dome presentation narrated by Tim Allen. There is a new space race going on right now. Teams of young scientists from all around the globe compete for 30 million dollars in prize money, offered by Google, to be the first private organization to land a rover on the moon in 2017. Not since the Apollo missions 40 years ago has there been this much lunar exploration. 270.924.2233. Ballard County Cemetery Road Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter 1 ST THURSDAYS 5pm Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270.210.3538. Barre Evolution with Marci Paris The Living Arts Center, 627 Broadway, Ste B, Paducah. TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS 270.519.2770. FREE Beginning Genealogy: Intro to Genealogy Research. McCracken County Public Library. WEDNESDAYS 2-4pm. This class will provide attendees with an introduction and overview of the genealogical research process, as well as provide tips for keeping your research organized. The Beginning Genealogy Series is a monthly series of classes aimed at those that have been interested in tracing their roots. It is taught by the library's Local and Family History Librarian Nathan Lynn. 270.442.2510 ext124 mclib.net
ON-GOING COMMUNITY EVENTS & NOTICES FREE In-Person AARP Tax Preparation Service. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. TUESDAYS THROUGH APRIL 3-7pm. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation. Call 270.527.9969 for an appointment. marshallcolibrary.org Adult Beginner Quilt Class. National Quilt Museum. TUESDAYS 10am-3pm. Interested in learning to quilt? Want to brush up on your quilting skills? Register NOW for our Fall Adult Beginner class where you'll learn the basics of quilt making while creating a quilt to keep! $45 per person. Ages 18 and up. All materials/tools are provided by NQM. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org FREE Adult Jazz & Tap. Market House Theatre. SATURDAYS 10pm. markethousetheatre.org American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity 232 N. 8th Street, Paducah 2ND MONDAYS at 6pm. Western Kentucky Chapter is looking for
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FREE Brain Blast Trivia. Paducah Beer Werks. TUESDAYS 270.933.1265 paducahbeerwerks.com
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Dance and Tone. Paducah Recreation Center, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Paducah. Dance and tone with Suzi Renaud. Call 270.444.8508 for more details.
Celebrate Recovery Outreach Mayfield First United Methodist Church, 214 S 8th Street, Mayfield. Reaching out to anyone needing help with personal losses, addiction, and anything needing Christian help. For all of life's hurts, habits & hang-ups. TUESDAYS Optional meal at 5:30pm; Meetings begin at 6:15pm. Childcare provided. 270.247.5678 mayfieldfirst.com
DanceMHT. Market House Theatre. Children PreK through High School. $30-35 per month. Visit markethousetheatre.org for dates, times and more details.
Charitable Bingo Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow. THURSDAYS For more information, call 270.665.9844. FREE Commander’s Coffee 1133 Murray Street, Paducah. WEDNESDAYS 8am-12pm Disabled American Veterans can have coffee & donuts with the Commander and officers as well as see a Chapter Service Officer to resolve VA disability issues. 270.444.9808 FREE Community Closet 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with clothes? The community closet at Trinity Baptist Church is open the 2 ND & 4 TH TUESDAY & THURSDAY from 10am-2pm for McCracken County residents. Please bring a valid form of ID. Gently-used clothing donations are accepted any day of the week. 270.442.1013 FREE Community Food Pantry 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with groceries this month? The food pantry at Trinity Baptist Church is open the 3RD TUESDAY from 11am2pm for McCracken County residents. Please bring a valid form of ID. Non-perishable food donations are accepted any day of the week. 270.442.1013
FREE Daughter Date Night. Graves County Public Library. 1 ST TUESDAYS 5pm. Moms and daughters (ages 5-12) meet once a month to make a craft. FREE DivorceCare THURSDAYS through APRIL 12 6-7:45pm First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway, Paducah; WEDNESDAYS through APRIL 26 6:30-8pm Chief Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5772 State Rt 464, Mayfield. A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. 270.442.2728 divorcecare.org Earth, Moon & Sun. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 12-2:45pm. Learn about the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Enjoy a variety of entertaining and educational programs presented with a digital projection system on the 40-foot dome of the theater. 270.924.2233. E–Reader classes McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS Led by Patrick Archer. FREE meals served: Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Fellowship. Broadway UMC, 701 Broadway Street, Paducah Noon-1pm (270.443.2401) SUNDAYS No questions asked. FREE Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE meals served: Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship Holy House of Prayer, 1001 S. 4th Street, Paducah SATURDAYS 11am.–1pm. 270.443.1724. Open to everyone. Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall Theater, 6900 Benton Road, Paducah. SATURDAYS 2pm matinée, 7pm evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries. 1200 Jefferson Street, Paducah. Volunteers (age 14 & older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who’s hungry. Shifts available from 9:45am– 1:15pm, MONDAY-FRIDAY. Financial support also welcomed! For more info, call 270.575.3400 or visit community-ministries.org. Footlights. Market House Theatre. Children ages 4-6, elementary, middle and high school. $66 per session. Financial need scholarships available. Call 270.444.6828 to register. markethousetheatre.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, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. EVERY DAY 2-2:45pm. Enjoy beautiful full-dome
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FREE Gambler's Anonymous. Room 116, First Christian Church, Paducah. EVERY DAY Do you or someone you know have a problem with gambling? Contact 618.570.4882 for more information. Guided Meditation. Wildhair Studios' Rock Shop. 1ST TUESDAYS 6-7pm. Start with a five minute discussion about how to meditate and then a 20 minute guided meditation on a timely subject. You'll end the session with a blessing for Mother Earth and her inhabitants, then open the floor for brief discussion of your experience afterwards. Call 270.444.6115 or visit nicerockshop.com for more information. Kentucky Wing Civil Air Patrol – National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road TUESDAYS 6pm. Offering lessons in aviation & aerospace principles, along with teamwork & leadership training. Members often participate in rescue & disaster relief missions. For more info, call 270.331.1750, visit kywgcap.org or email kycap201@calldialog.net. Laser Legends of the Night Sky Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am. Children and adults will enjoy this animated laser show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, Cetus the terrible sea monster, Scorpio the scorpion, and Orion the hunter. A non-laser fulldome version of this show is also available. 800.525.7077 FREE Lego Night. Graves County Public Library. 1ST MONDAYS 5pm. Build some memories. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. SATURDAYS 1-4pm. mclib.net FREE L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 1 ST 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, 8:30am4pm 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
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McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions. PetSmart. 3 RD WEDNESDAYS 10am–5pm. mccrackenhumane.org FREE Mother Goose. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. WEDNESDAYS Stories, crafts and games for children 2-3. 10-10:30am marshallcolibrary. org FREE Mothering Through Breastfeeding. Grace Episcopal Church 2ND TUESDAYS 10am. This parenting support group is open to all pregnant and nursing mothers and their children. 270.443.2373 or 270.442.4891. Muay Thai Kickboxing. MONDAYS Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy. 6:30pm. atmosphereacademy.com FREE National Alliance on Mental Illness Meeting. St. Matthew Lutheran Church. THURSDAYS 7-8:30pm. NAMI Paducah provides a weekly support group for those with mental illness and their family. You are not alone! 270.443.3448 nami.org Night Moves Dance Club American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. THURSDAYS 6-9pm, line dancing and couple’s classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 270.442.3186. FREE Overeaters Anonymous. Lourdes Hospital. WEDNESDAYS 5:306:30pm. Spiritual program of recovery; no weigh-ins, dues or fees. Meets in the Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. 270.556.8873
Paducah Community Chorus First Christian Church. TUESDAYS 7pm. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Call 270.443.8251 or email at jnatpat@comcast.net. Paducah Cooperative Ministry 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, & stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 9amNoon & 1-4pm. 270.442.6795. paducahcoopministry.org. Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270.210.8298. Paducah Writer’s Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse. FRIDAYS 8pm. Hear some of the area’s most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of Joe. Parade of Raptors LBL Woodland Nature Station. EVERY DAY 4:30-5pm. Come face-to-face with a host of raptors including a barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, kestrel, and red-tailed hawk as our staff moves these birds from their outdoor perches to their indoor shelter. 270.924.2299 FREE Paws to Read Graves County Public Library. THURSDAYS 4pm. In conjunction with the Mayfield Animal Shelter this special program allows children to read aloud to a therapy dog or cat for 15 minutes. Patient, nonjudgmental pets help reluctant readers gain confidence and comfort with reading. After all, a dog will not correct them or make them feel awkward if they stumble. **Parents will need to fill out and sign a waiver before their child can participate. This program is open to children in grades K-6. 270.247.2911 Quilting Club McCracken County Cooperative Extension, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 2ND & 3RD MONDAYS 9:30am 270.554.9520. FREE Resume Help McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net River City Singles Dance Carroll Convention Center MONDAY 7–11pm. $6. Smokehouse Magic Homeplace 1850s Working Farm & Living History Museum, 4512 The Trace, Dover, TN. WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 10am-4pm. Follow your nose to the smokehouse. Peek inside and smell the rich aroma as the green hickory wood works its magic on the salted pork hanging just above the swirling gray smoke. The rich smoke will put the finishing touches on the family’s pork supply. $5 (13 & up), $3 (ages 5-12), FREE for ages 4 and under. 270.924.2233 landbetweenthelakes.us Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador... First timer? It’s okay! Don’t be afraid to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! 270.933.1250 starfishorphanministry.org. Story Book Ballet, Market House Theatre, 120 Market House Square. THURSDAYS For more information, call 270.444.6828 FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @ Benton. WEDNESDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @Calvert City. TUESDAYS 1011am marshallcolibrary.org
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FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @Hardin. THURSDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. For more, call 618.524.4312. FREE Tech @ Night. McCracken County Public Library. MONDAY-THURSDAY 5-8pm. mclib.net Toastmasters Club MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah. THURSDAYS 12-1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270.703.2700 for more info. Tonight's Sky - LIVE! Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAYFRIDAY 10am. You are invited to quietly relax under a 40 foot canopy of stars that represent tonight’s sky. As you do, our knowledgeable and entertaining staff will lead you on a tour of planets, constellations, and special celestial events, such as the 2017 total solar eclipse. This live presentation is recommended for ages 6 and above. 800.525.7077 FREE Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am-3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation. org Welcome Back Eagles Land Between the Lakes. WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS 10am-4pm. Wintering bald eagles return to the area! 270.924.2299 landbetweenthelakes.us `Wildest Weather in the Solar System Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4pm. Join us aboard the imaginary space ship Erion as we journey through our solar system looking for the planet with the wildest weather. 800.525.7077
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, 6-8pm), or as a boot-camp course on a SATURDAY (9am-4:30pm). Call 270.444.2243 to register. Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. APRIL 8, MAY 20, JULY 8, AUGUST 12, SEPTEMBER 23, NOVEMBER 4, and DECEMBER 9. Class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270.575.2229 to register. Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club, 1325 Fisher Road. TUESDAYS 6am. Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner and intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270.217.0150. Sit & Stitch. Itty Bitty Knitty Shop, 1920 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah. Bring your latest project and enjoy the fellowship of other stitchers. Stay a few minutes or a few hours! TUESDAYS 5-8:30pm. 270.709.3270 Women's Self-Defense Training. Emerging Technology Center, WKCTC. TUESDAYS Learn physical and psychological awareness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, and physical techniques to escape, resist, and survive violent attacks. Recommended for adults. Call 270.534.3206 for pricing and more information. westkentucky. kctcs.edu
CAMPS, CLASSES & EDUCATION Adult Beginner Quilt Class National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah. MARCH 2 & 9 5:30-8:30pm. Interested in learning to quilt? Want to brush up on your quilting skills? Learn the basics of quilt-making while creating a quilt to keep. All materials and tools are provided by NQM. Space is limited. Please call 270.442.8856 or email bglasby@ quiltmuseum.org to register. quiltmuseum.org FREE Chess Club Calloway County Public Library. MONDAYS 5:30-7:30pm Families on the Spectrum Lourdes Garden Room. Refreshments provided and guest speakers quarterly. See our Facebook page for upcoming meetings and times. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. FRIDAYS 7-9:30pm. Classes are designed to help individuals understand and support ill loved ones suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, or personality disorder. Sponsored by NAMI Kentucky and Paducah. For more information, call 270.519.3152. Junior Quilters National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah. 1 ST TUESDAY 2:30-4:30pm. For details, call 270.442.8856 or visit quiltmuseum.org
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Weight - The Reality Series. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office, 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah. Do you want to lose weight? Learn to make behavior modifications, fit physical activity in your lifestyle, use portion control when eating and make healthy recipes. WEDNESDAYS 10-11am. 270.554.9520 ext 202.
ON-GOING DANCE, FITNESS & SPORTS Chair Yoga. Paducah Recreation Center, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. MONDAYS 3:30pm. Yoga postures are practiced with the support of a chair. All levels are encouraged. No mats needed. For more information, call 270.444.8508. FREE Family Track Run Practice. Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6-7pm. For more information, call 270.444.8508. Futsal - Open Gym. Paducah Recreation Center, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. TUESDAYS 6:30-9am. For more information, call 270.444.8508. Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 5am. 8 mile run.
Mat Yoga. Paducah Recreation Center, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. MONDAYTHURSDAY 9:45am. Beginners mat yoga with Suzi Renaud. Bring your own mat. All levels welcome. For more information, call 270.444.8508. Mat Yoga. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. MONDAYS 3:30-4:20am. Register each semester to join the class. Seniors 65+ are free to audit the class. For more information, call 270.559.1409. westkentucky.kctcs.edu FREE SECOND SATURDAY Hikes. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. 10am. Go for a monthly hiking series on the second Saturday of each month at Lake Barkley. Each hike features a new topic of discussion. Participation is free, no reservation necessary! Hikers depart from the Lodge Lobby at 10 am. For more information, call 270.924.1131. Table Tennis. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. THURSDAYS Ages 12+. 5–6pm. $25. 270.444.8508. YogaFit. Mike's Kettlebell Club, 106 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAYS 6:30am. Designed to improve the health, performance, and mental acuity for those interested in improving their level of fitness. Member & nonmember prices available. For more information, call 270.331.0366 or visit yogafit.com. 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. MONDAYS 4:45-5:45pm. 270.534.3335. westkentucky.kctcs.edu
Mat Pilates. Paducah Recreation Center, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. TUESDAYS 3:30pm. Bring your own mat. For more information, call 270.444.8508.
ON-GOING EVENTS FOR SENIORS FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAYS Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 FREE Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Center TUESDAYS. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579
Prenatal Care • Yearly Exams • Infertility Gynecological Surgery • Menopausal Medicine Alt. Hormone Replacement • Aesthetic Services 4-D In-Office Ultrasound • High Risk Obstetrics Dr. Anunciato would like to welcome Meghan Lee, Nurse Practitioner. Our addition will provide shorter wait times for appointments and convenience for you.
FREE Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 Dancing. Trigg Co. Senior Citizens Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY 6:30-8:30pm. 270.522.8341 Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. 10-11am. 270.443.8579 Hot Lunches. Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAY–FRIDAY 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street & Kirchoff’s Bakery locations MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am. Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area Development District for more information at 877.352.5183 or visit purchaseadd.org FREE Line Dancing Classes. Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. TUESDAYS 1-2:30pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579.
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McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. WEDNESDAYS adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm. mccrackenhumane.org Senior Citizens Social Dinner & Games. McKendree United Methodist Church. 3RD SATURDAYS 4:30-6pm. 270.488.3770. Senior Medicare Patrol Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS For an appointment or information, call 270.442.8993. FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543. Super Seniors First Christian Church of Paducah. 270.443.8251 for information.
and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. For more information, call Benchmark at 270.408.1361. NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Serving Western Kentucky’s youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. 866.30NECCO (866.306.3226) or 270.898.1293. Open your heart & home to a child in need - become a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. is starting free classes soon. We make training easy & flexible for your schedule. Call Karen Jones at 270.206.8690 for more information. omnivisions.com
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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. Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am. $25 per month. Call 270.443.1778 for more info.
CHILD PROTECTION & CRISIS SERVICES FREE Alzheimer's Support Group. Graves County Public Library 1ST WEDNESDAY Respite provided with one day notice for $6.60/hour. 270.564.4498. Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E” 270.443.6071, ext. 5. The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center. We provides FREE services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy, legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation,
ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE FREE Adoption Support Group Concord United Methodist Church. 2ND THURSDAYS. 6-7:30pm. 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 2ND MONDAY at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah and the LAST MONDAY of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield. Both meetings are held from 6–8pm. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe at 270.994.2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead at 502.558.6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com. BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care. A private, faith–based, non– profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out–of–home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts
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assessment and referral services and education programs. Our 24hour crisis line number is 1.800.928.7273 and our office number is 270.928.4422. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270.534.4422.
CHILDREN'S & TEEN GROUPS Boy Scout Troop 1 Grace Episcopal Church. 270.559.1515. Looking for long Lost Scouts Visit scoutingfriends.org or call 270.554.5857. Girl Scout Activity Listings kyanags.org and gskentuckiana.org.
EDUCATION GROUPS KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, play-dates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre–service and
graduate education students, the School Psychology program, and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region. Its services include professional development programs for teachers, regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers, and informational and assessment services to parents. For more, contact Dr. Joy Navan, 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@ coe.murraystate.edu. C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. MONDAYS 2:30–4:30pm. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equipment. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne–Smith at 270.928.4368 or email smith731@localnet.com. Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call Carrie Bullock at 618.638.3289. Parent support group meetings on the 1ST TUESDAY of August, October, December, March, & May at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS. McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172 Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270.508.0622 if you have any questions or visit cci–exchange.com for more information.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT Kentucky Regional Poison Center – Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1.800.222. 1222 The Merryman House. Providing FREE services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, and housing counseling. 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001. merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential.
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Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801.
Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes North Plaza. MONDAYS (except holidays). 5pm. 270.415.3636
For military and their families operationhomefront.org
Grief Support Lunch. Luke’s Truckstop, Arlington. 1 ST TUESDAYS 11:30am. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@lourdes–pad.org. 270.415.3607.
LOSS GriefShare. First Baptist Church WEDNESDAYS 6pm A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Each meeting is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement & help whenever you begin. char.angles@yahoo.com 270.442.2728 Grief Support. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAYS 5-9pm. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at 270.898.8796. Hospice Grief Support Group. Lourdes North Plaza, 911 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah. MONDAYS except holidays. 5-6:30pm. For more information, call Frank Queen at 270.415.3636. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 1ST THURSDAYS except holidays. 8am. Call for info 270.415.3632. Now & Beyond Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 2ND FRIDAYS 6–8am. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796 or 270.534.4200.
Survivors of Suicide support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Ln. 1ST TUESDAYS Contact: 270.442.3722 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 2 ND FRIDAYS 6-8pm. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796.
MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDERS Paducah Area Amputees in Action. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room. See Facebook page for meeting times or call 270.538.6844. Amputees who would like printed information can pick up packets at Project CARAT Paducah, located at 911 Joe Clifton Drive in Paducah from 11am to 4pm. Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers Behavioral Health meeting Room (adjacent to the ER) Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1.800.870.7460 or 270.415.3640. Meetings are MONDAYS (except holidays).
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Lourdes Hospital has meetings and support groups for: Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer, Colitis and Crohn's, Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Huntington's, Pancreatic Cancer, Joint Replacement, Caregiver and Grief support, Overeating, and Amputees. 270.444.2444 or eLourdes. com/classeseventssupportgroups.asp Baptist Health has meetings and groups for: Arthritis, Breast Feeding, Childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Radiation Therapy for New Patients, Ostomy & more. Call 270.575.2229 or baptisthealthkentucky.com/paducah. Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270.442.1166 in Paducah or 618.524.5730 in Metropolis. St. Nicholas Free Clinic St. Nicholas Foundation is a program that provides FREE primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult working 15 hours or more and fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for household income qualify for St. Nicholas. Call the clinic at 270.575.3247.
St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store A volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing, furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. TUESDAY-FRIDAY 10am–3pm and Saturday 9am–1pm). Budget Store phone number: 270.442.9351; Help Line phone number: 270.575.1008; stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health Provides service in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24–hr. crisis hot-line, 800.592. 3980. Call the office, 270.442.7121, to find out more. Martha’s Vineyard A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly. If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 270.575.0021. Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am–Noon for food distribution and to receive non–perishable donations. 270.665.5551.
MISCELLANEOUS Art Guild of Paducah 1ST TUESDAYS 6pm. McCracken County Public Library. For more info, call Carol at 270.554.4803 or 270.210.1465, or Melanie at 270.331.3087. Senior Pastor Bible Study. Broadway United Methodist Church. THURSDAYS at 11am. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 270.443.2401. Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings US Bank Bldg. 4th & Broadway. 5th floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270.441.7611 dreamfactory.com Master Food Volunteer (MFV) Training. McCracken County Cooperative Extension THURSDAYS 10am-1pm. Provides a foundation of knowledge to volunteers in the subject areas of food safety, food science, food preparation & food preservation. The program allows people with interests in food, cooking & nutrition to take their expertise to a higher level while developing new avenues for helping in the community. mccracken.ca.uky.edu Hearts for Babies. Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. The group makes layettes for under–privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1ST WEDNESDAY of every month from 10am–2pm. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270.554.3818 Paducah Chess Club Etcetera Coffee House SATURDAY 1-4pm, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test. Paducah Photographer’s Club. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway 1ST MONDAYS 6:30–8:30pm. Whether you’re a new hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! mikewurth@comcast.net
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CHILD CARE Tot School Paducah Parks Building, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. Ages 3-5. $110/month. August-May MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. Call 270.444.8508 to register or for more information.
PARENTING SUPPORT La Leche League of Kentucky 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah All breastfeeding mothers and mothers–to–be interested in breastfeeding. 1ST THURSDAYS 10am. 270.534.0512. breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com M.O.M. Group 100 W 13th Street, Benton KY (Fellowship Hall of First Missionary Baptist Church) Time for moms of all ages to connect with one another and study God's Word in an encouraging, supportive, non-denominational environment. Children play in nursery while mother's meet. 3RD TUESDAYS 9-11am Preregistration is requested. 270.527.7615 themominitiative.com NINO McCracken Co. Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling, carrier information & support. 3 RD MONDAYS. 10:30am. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 270.349.3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com
Paducah Lions Club Walker Hall. The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, TUESDAYS noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers. Paducah Rotaract Club. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. 1ST MONDAYS 8pm. A group for young professionals 18–30 years old focused on helping others. Paducah Rotary Club. Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center. WEDNESDAYS for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon. South Paducah Kiwanis 1640 S 6th St, THURSDAYS 7-8am. The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group’s mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Zonta Club of Paducah. Shandies, 202 Broadway Street. 2ND TUESDAYS 6pm an international organization that empowers women through service & advocacy. 270.444.0664
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SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS Downtown Kiwanis Club. Broadway United Methodist Church, THURSDAYS, Noon–1pm. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info. Four Rivers Society for Human Resource The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, 1ST WEDNESDAYS. For information: 270.236.2317 or 270.753.8910 Lone Oak Kiwanis Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Rd, 1ST, 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS for breakfast at 7am. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the 1ST WEDNESDAYS Murray Chamber Business @ Breakfast. CFSB Center, Murray State University. MARCH 14, 7:30-8:30am. 270.753.5171 Paducah Chamber's Power in Partnership Breakfast. PaducahMcCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center. 1ST THURSDAY, 7:30am. $15 for members or $25 for non-members. 270.443.1746 Paducah/River City Business & Professional Women (BPW). Country Club of Paducah 2ND TUESDAYS Noon 270.442.7636. paducahrivercitybpw@ yahoo.com Paducah Business & Professional Women (BPW) McCracken County Public Library. 2ND TUESDAYS 5:30-7pm. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270.442.7636. Paducah–Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. 3RD TUESDAYS 5:30pm. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270.575.6624. geocites.com/paducahkylake.
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Get Your Kids Kindergarten Ready!
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ending a child off to school for the first time is one of the most difficult thing a parent can do. Not only is it hard to let go of your ‘babies’, but parents naturally worry because they want their child to do well. It would be easier if you knew they would thrive in their new environment, but can you ever really know if your child is ready to begin their public education experience? Actually, you can! You can follow some simple steps at home that will go a long way in helping your child excel. Thankfully, this is something that you can get help with from your community as well as your school.
How To Find Out If You Are Ready
Every child is his or her own individual, so there is no set of rules that would apply to each family. However, there are certain standards you should make sure your child meets to determine if he or she is ready to dive into the school experience. Is your child physically prepared? Talk to your child’s doctor to see if there are any health limitations or concerns that would limit your child’s kindergarten experience. The doctor will be able to let you know if your child is developmentally on track.
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Can your child can follow direct instructions? The ability to listen, understand, and follow rules are virtues that will follow a person throughout their entire life. These traits are especially needed early on. Kindergarten will be a new experience, and your child should be a disciplined person. Is your child is self-sufficient? Little things like ensuring your child can go to the restroom, dress him/herself, handle emotions, and use utensils properly can go a long way in ensuring your child will do well once they are in kindergarten. By helping your child meet these criteria, you can better understand if he or she is ready for school.
families leave the fair, they will have a better understanding of things that will help their child be best prepared for Kindergarten.”
Sign Me Up!
The Kindergarten Ready Fair will be held on Saturday, March 18th from 9:30am to 12 noon. There will be door prizes awarded throughout the day. It is being held in the Haws Gymnasium on West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s campus. The event is completely free - just bring your child and prepare to have fun while learning about school! This is a great way to begin forming a community with other parents and giving your child valuable exposure!
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Tips For Parents
Robyn West of Paducah McCracken County Early Childhood Council shared some more ideas with me that parents can use to help lay their child’s foundation. These things will help your child excel in school and they can be done in the convenience of home. 1. R ead to your child every day. “As parents read they should stop and talk about the pictures in the story,” Robyn told me. “They should discuss what they think is about to happen in the story and ask their child about the characters. Truly, getting a library card and being able to check out books is a parent’s best resource.” 2.
ount the forks or spoons as you set the dinner table! These are C relatable ways that a child can form a foundation for math basics, and see that it has practical applications. Get your child involved in counting the stairs on the way up or down, or count the pieces of fruit or crackers you give them aloud. This helps them be familiar with the things they will soon learn in the classroom.
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elp them be critical thinkers. This can be as simply as discussing H what season a storybook is set in and why that is important. While you drive around town, discuss the landscape with them. This helps keep their minds sharp and alert to their surroundings. It is easy, too, according to Robyn: “There are so many free things that you can make educational simply by discussing them. Know what you’re doing, why, and where.”
Robyn tells me that, “Parents who do these things with their children give their children a leg up over those who haven’t had that foundation at home.”
The Kindergarten Ready Fair
The McCracken County Early Childhood Council is gearing up to host its third annual Kindergarten Ready Fair. This fair is a fun family event that is geared towards children ages birth to five years old and their families. Its main goal is to provide useful information about preparing for Kindergarten. The fair will center on the tables symbolizing the Five Domains of Kindergarten Readiness. These tables have interactive activities for the parent and child to participate in. Throughout these games, both learn about that particular domain of readiness. The five domains are Health and Physical Wellbeing; General Knowledge and Math; Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; and Language and Communication Development. The fair will have many community vending booths between the domain tables. These booths will provide information about Pre-K and Kindergarten preparedness. Robyn told me, “Our hope is that when
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iDOCTOR by Racheal Gower Speech Therapy Services of Western Kentucky
Getting The
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remember being a school-aged child getting called out of class to see my speech therapist. All my classmates were envious and requested to leave class with me, but they stayed in class. I continued my journey to perfect the articulation of sounds. These memories are especially poignant to me because when I chose a career path I decided to become a speech language pathologist, (SLP). Most people think of SLPs as nice people who work in a school setting with children helping them overcome a hearing loss or speech delay. Most do not know the breadth of knowledge, amount of training, and scope of practice that is behind that friendly face.
What Does A Speech Therapist Do?
Speech and language professionals like me screen, assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat people at every stage of life. The range of disorders that an SLP can treat is lengthy, in fact it can be overwhelming to think about, even for me. During graduate school a SLP student typically
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completes an adult and a pediatric internship. After my adult site was complete, I knew this was the population I was meant to help. Over the last three years I have specialized as a medically-based SLP. This is a professional who typically works with patients in a medical setting such as a hospital, skilled nursing facility, long-term care facility, or with a home health agency. The skills and knowledge required vary between the settings. Many SLPs are starting to open private practices or outpatient centers. These facilities may even include occupational or physical therapy.
The Big Nine
ASHA is the American speech, language, and hearing association. This is every SLP’s resource center, main site for continuing education, ethics, and how we obtain our certificate of clinical competence (CCC). Speech therapy basically covers nine areas. ASHA frequently refers to these The Big Nine.
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Articulation – clear and distinct speech, even accent modification Fluency – speaking easily and effortlessly Voice & sound – including breathing correctly so your voice can be heard Understanding words and gestures/expressing words and needs Hearing (including the impact on speech and language) Swallowing and feeding, use of the facial and throat muscles Cognitive assessments of attention, memory, sequencing & problem-solving Social aspects of communication – challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities Communication modalities – including oral, manual, augmentative and alternative communication techniques, and assistive technologies
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Speech & language professional screen, assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat people at every stage of life.
SLPs In School
A speech and language professional working in a school might help a child to improve, not just their language fluency and articulation, but hearing and all other forms of communication. In a school setting, or with children, the five areas of language are frequently targeted: semantics, syntax, phonology, morphology, and one with increasing popularity, pragmatics. An individual may say words clearly and use long, complex sentences with correct grammar, but still have a communication problem - if he or she has not mastered the rules for social language known as pragmatics. This area is being targeted more due to the prevalence of social communication disorders and autism spectrum disorder.
From Parkinson's to New Dentures
With continuing education and experience an SLP can treat people in many areas. For example when I am at a long term care facility I might treat a person with Parkinson’s disease for voice, swallowing, and cognition. Or I might work with someone who has suffered a stroke and treat speech, language, swallowing and voice. It’s amazing to think of all the things SLPs do. For example, as a medically based SLP, I can work with adults who get new dentures and help them to improve their articulation skills, re-training the tongue for better sound production and precision.
In stroke patients, the SLP might work on specific techniques and strategies, such as finding ways to remember words you want to use, practicing conversational skills in a group therapy with other stroke survivors, holding structured discussions, practicing ideas for starting a conversation and turn-taking. It might be very helpful to role-play common communication situations that take place in the community and at home, such as talking on the telephone or ordering a meal in a restaurant. An SLP can help a person with dementia use strategies to preserve communication and cognitive functioning for as long as possible by using written cues for completing tasks or to assist with memory recall. One idea is to develop "memory books" which may help to recall personal information, or training family members or caregivers in how to communicate better with the person with dementia. If the individual has swallowing problems, the SLP can work with a client to ensure safe swallowing. This may include teaching compensatory strategies or altering the person's diet so that he or she can eat without risk of choking or illness. The ultimate goal of any intervention is to preserve the person's quality of life for as long as possible. For an adult with new dentures, a medically based SLP may help in a couple of ways. I can improve their articulation skills, retrain the tongue for better sound production and precision, and/or train the person to chew food for better swallowing and meal choices.
Check With Your Doctor
If you or someone you know has difficulty with any one of the “Big Nine” areas SLP’s can help with please reach out to your doctor and ask if therapy is available. Speech and Language Services are now available in the Purchase Area and most insurance companies will cover the treatment if it’s deemed medically necessary. Communication is a key factor in everybody’s life and people like myself are passionate about helping you get the words out. For more information about Speech & Language Pathology please visit ASHA’s website at asha.org.
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iSUPPORT by Amy Noles
Come Dancing With Our Stars
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ne of Paducah's biggest events of the year is just around the corner. McCracken County Relay for Life, in conjunction with American Cancer Society, host this outstanding show where local stars are selected from all over our area to participate! They spent the last six months raising money and learning a great dance routine to perform live on March 25 dancing to beat cancer! DWOS started in 2007 as a fundraiser for Lourdes Hospital's Relay For Life team. Since then it has become a major event in McCracken County and is ranked in the top four Relay For Life fundraisers in the world! Last year, its tenth year the event raised $267,000. This year DWOS committee is planning on some new additions with decorating and a theme. In the past ten years DWOS has raised 1.4 million dollars toward the fight against cancer. It’s truly amazing considering that this was done entirely by dedicated volunteers.
return for the open dancing segment. This year's event will be catered by local restaurants and will also have a cash bar. Cancer survivors will be honored with carnations and a special survivor dance, and cancer survivors Dale Hancock and Tammy Bohannon will be honored as this year’s "Superstars.”
Crowd Favorites
The winners of Dancing with Our Stars are picked for two categories: “Crowd Favorite” and “Most Money Raised.” Everyone is encouraged to buy a table for themselves and their friends to watch the whole event. There are still a few tables remaining for purchase and general admission tickets as well.
An Evening Of Stars
Each year Dancing with Our Stars highlights the dance talents of western Kentucky. The organizing committee has a running list of local “celebrities.” They are paired with a local dance instructor and spend months practicing their dance for a performance at the event. The 2017 event will be held at the Julian Carrol Convention Center in Paducah. The Cruiser’s, a popular local band, will PAFM MARCH 2017
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ne of this year’s ‘Super Stars’ is Tammy Bohannon who is currently fighting breast cancer. Tammy is married to Tony and has two sons, Alex (17-year-old senior at McCracken), and Lucas (15-year-old freshman at McCracken). Tammy, who has no family history of breast cancer, found a lump in her breast last May. After a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound she was told she needed a biopsy. Tammy was diagnosed with breast cancer. After many tests and a visit with her General Surgeon, she consulted with a surgical oncologist, in Nashville. She thought they would recommend a mastectomy but she was counseled that she should get chemo first. “The purpose of chemo is to kill the cancer,” explained Tammy. “The surgical oncologist told me that it wasn't the primary tumor that was a threat to my life...it was any microscopic cells that may be floating around in my body waiting to set up camp somewhere else. With the right Chemo protocol the primary tumor should shrink.” Tammy was prescribed a chemo regimen. She received four treatments of strong chemotherapy drugs which weakened her immune system and caused a painful skin rash that covered 2/3 of her body. After that Tammy started a 12 week regimen of the drug Taxol. Some of the side effects include peripheral neuropathy, which still persists in her toes to this day. She developed painful mouth sores and yet another painful skin rash. Her white cell count had rebounded
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some, but not enough to fight off a respiratory infection resulting in her being hospitalized with pneumonia. Tammy finished her chemo on November 18th and had a bilateral mastectomy a month later. She opted for a bilateral mastectomy because her cancer is ‘triple negative’ - only 10% of breast cancers are triple negative. Because of this, her unaffected breast had a 20% higher chance of developing cancer. Tammy says she is recovering very well from my surgery and in the process of regaining her strength. “I still have to have radiation,” she told me. “I'm considered "cancer free" right now, because all of the residual cancer was removed from my breast at surgery and my lymph nodes were negative (the chemo did its job). I will be followed very closely by my oncology team and I will also be participating in a vaccine clinical trial for triple negative breast cancer once I complete radiation.” Tammy says she is very humbled to be honored at this year’s DWOS. I'm especially honored that I get to share the evening with my friend and Sunday school teacher, Dale Hancock,” she told me. “He successfully won his battle with esophageal cancer and within a week or so of him getting a clean bill of health, I was diagnosed. I want to thank the American Cancer Society for putting on DWOS every year. It's through these fundraisers that breast cancer research has come as far as it has and it's through these fundraisers that I even have the option of participating in a clinical trial.”
This year's theme will be Hollywood and everyone will be walking the red carpet.
Winners are awarded based upon the amount of money raised for the American Cancer Society. Last year's winner was a tie between local business owner and pharmacist Daniel Jones with his dance partner Karen Brown, and Gina Frasier with her partner Ashley Thurman.
Gina Fraser 2016 Co-Winner
This Year's Dancers
This year’s celebrities are Kurt Barber, coach at Paducah Tilghman High School; Heather Butterbaugh, designer at A & K Construction; Michael Ceglinski, principal of McCracken County High School; Janice Cleary VP/Loan Officer at Paducah Bank & Trust Company; Amy Hollowell, Senior Sales Representative at Eli Lilly & Company; Stephanie Houser, co-owner and operator at Taco John’s on Jackson Street; Conrad Love, area supervisor of McDonald’s and a member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities; AJ Martin, Bristol Broadcasting Radio DJ and Re/Max Realtor; Wesley Morefield, owner of Morefield Chiropractic Center; Karen Petter, mother of two, President of Four Seasons Garden Club, associate & past board member of Charity League & Little Garden Club, member of Paducah Garden Club & St. Thomas More Rosary Garden and Grounds Committee; Trent Okerson, meteorologist at WPSD Local 6; Jay Smith, Vice President of Jim Smith Contracting Co LLC; Melissa Yates, Trust Sales Manager at Paducah Bank; and Mattison Sullivan, student at Graves County High School.
have multiple sponsors rather than just one primary sponsor, and we’ll have four surprise guests that will kick off the event. We are very excited to have them attend.” “We will have multiple caterers that will be showcasing their talents and offering delectable, heavy hors d’oeuvres. Our emcees will be Steve Schwetman from Bristol Broadcasting 93.3 and Stefanie Martinez from WPSD. We will honor two local Super Stars who have recently been fighting their battle with cancer: Tammy Bohannon and Dale Hancock.” For more information about this year’s DWOS and to purchase tickets or a table please call 270. 444.0375, or visit relay.acsevents. org/site/TR?fr_id=83942&pg=entry
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Some New Twists
Community Manager for Relay for Life, Lindsay Batts, is excited that this year’s event that will include some new twists. “This year’s theme will be Hollywood and we will be walking the red carpet!” Batts told me. “In 2017 you will see a few changes; we PAFM MARCH 2017
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The Hub Of Innovation by Amy Noles
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here may be a lot of families with young children in the Purchase Area but census results show that our population is shrinking. Our brightest and best young people seem to be going off to college and university and not coming back to work in this area. Local resident and Paducah Public School (PPS) employee Monica Bilak saw this happening first hand. “We have a workforce problem in our area.” she told me. “We get our students college and career ready, and then we send them off. Most times, they aren’t returning."
An "Ah-Ha" Moment
Bilak, a community Engagement & Development manager at PPS, who has been researching technology centers and career-readiness, came across a program in North Little Rock called the AR Innovation Hub. “The Hub looked like a great response to a talent gap in our area and the problem of stagnation population,” she said. Cities like Paducah and North Little Rock may have a wealth of resources, but most times they are within the confines of schools or universities. Innovation hubs are interactive community work spaces.
They act as research centers and provide expertise on technology trends, industry-specific insights, knowledge and strategic innovation. These hubs enable participants to share their skills and knowledge. At an innovation hub, decision makers can meet and brainstorm with others to find solutions to problems both small and complex. The AR Innovation Hub is open from 8 am to 8 pm and features K-12 programming and field trips during the school day. The Hub is open to the community for a minimal fee. This gives people of all ages and backgrounds the chance to work and learn from, and with each other. Kids of any age can use the space and its resources to explore interests. Potential entrepreneurs can create prototypes to help start their businesses, seek advice from other business professionals and make connections to aid in their business growth. It's a space where students, community members and industry get to interact, and it benefits everyone.
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A Regional "Maker Space"
Paducah Public Schools has been awarded a $3.8 million grant to fund this learning and career center. The proposed $16 million dollar Innovation Hub will combine hands-on learning, technology, careerreadiness, the arts, and medicine in one place. The Hub is slated to take the place of Paducah’s Area Technology Center (ATC). It will allow "informal, creative collisions" among technology, industry, trade, the arts, and whatever else can be thought up - building bridges into lifelong passions, higher education and new and existing businesses. PPS Superintendent Donald Shively is elated about receiving the grant. “We are excited that the state of Kentucky is committed to Paducah Public Schools' vision on how to prepare students for life in the 21st century,” he told me. “This is a $3.8-million investment toward building a better Paducah."
The Paducah Innovation Hub
Paducah’s Innovation Hub would be loosely modeled after Little Rock’s Hub, a 20,000-square-feet facility with maker spaces and art and design studios. Paducah’s space would also feature classrooms. The Innovation Hub will serve McCracken, Paducah City, St. Mary’s, Graves and Livingston Counties and will be located near the current ATC. The project is expected to take 24-30 months to complete. Shively explained that they plan to offer dual credit with their postsecondary partners: Paducah School of Art and Design, U.K. Engineering, Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College. They hope to allow for a smoother transition between high school and postsecondary opportunities for students.
Shively also said they will bring students in from the elementary and middle schools to participate in the programs.
Creating a Thriving Workforce
Bilak says that she hopes that the Hub will get young students thinking about what they want to do for a career much earlier than high school. “We hope to inspire them to try different things in the Hub by giving them a collaboration space. The result, she hopes, would be more of our young people returning home to open their own business or join a more-thriving workforce.
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“We’d like to keep our kids here or give them more viable options to return to,” Bilak added. “The workforce is a different place than it was five years ago. There are jobs popping up that didn’t even exist before. Paducah has to be on the cutting edge and recognize that the workforce is constantly changing. We hope to do this with the Hub.” “We’re committed to this project because it’s what’s best for students,” said Shively. “It’s what our students need to be successful in today’s economy, and its part of the larger vision of building a better Paducah. It’s great for our students, but also great for the community. So we’re committed to finding a way to get this done, to making this a reality. Creating the Innovation Hub would allow us to hybridize our curriculum offerings to better meet our students’ needs. We want kids ready for life, not just ready for a test.”
Creating The Hub
The University Of Kentucky College Of Engineering Paducah, Murray State University, Paducah Economic Development, Computer Services Inc., the city of Paducah and several other local entities have also partnered in PPS’ proposal for the Work Ready Skills Initiative. There is currently a small makerspace at Paducah Middle School (PMS). PMS uses this as an after-school program for its students where they are changing the mindset of STEM related activities and careers. “It’s like a library with technology instead of books,” Bilak told me enthusiastically. “There’s a wealth of knowledge, but it’s obtained by doing, making and collaborating with others. Having our students work together as a team to problem-solve is beneficial to them in so many ways.”
A Changing Global Economy
On March 23 there will be a screening of “Most Likely to Succeed” at Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah sponsored by The Fund for Transforming Education in Kentucky. This award-winning film takes a look at the current educational system in the United States which was developed a century ago. During the rise of the industrial age our education system was the envy of the world, but the world economy has since transformed profoundly, while the US education system has not. Schools are attempting to teach and test skills, when mastered, that still leave graduates woefully unprepared for the 21st Century. After presenting this problem, the documentary focuses on the story of a school in San Diego that is completely rethinking what the experience of going to school looks like. As we follow students, parents and teachers through a truly unorthodox school experience, the audience is forced to consider what sort of educational environment is most likely to succeed in the 21st century? The Fund for Transforming Education in Kentucky recruits, coordinates and supports expertise and resources to inspire and scale innovation and excellence in Kentucky’s public schools, resulting in a better future for all of our children. To follow Paducah Innovation Hub's progress, visit facebook.com/ paducahinnovation.
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ur children’s dental health is very important. Studies show that children with poor oral health perform worse i n school and have less success later in life. With the abundance of sugary drinks available, dental health is more important than ever. Purchase Area Family Magazine wants to make sure that every child has sparkling white, healthy teeth. In honor of NCDHM, PAFM along with Dr. John Colgan have compiled some advise to keep your child’s teeth healthy and strong.
Choose Water
Just because baby teeth fall out doesn’t mean cavities are okay for the baby teeth. Cavities in baby teeth can absolutely affect the adult teeth, as well as the size of the oral cavity later on in development. As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries, (sometimes called “baby bottle tooth decay” or “nursing mouth syndrome”) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby’s teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk or formula, which all contain sugar. Natural or added sugars in the liquid or food are changed to acid by bacteria in the mouth. This acid then dissolves the outer part of the teeth, causing them to decay. The most common way this happens is when parents put their children to bed with a bottle. It can also occur when children are allowed to frequently drink anything other than water from a sippy cup or bottle during the day or night. Because decay can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child, parents are advised to have children drink from a cup by their first birthdays.
Dr. John Colgan of Colgan Pediatric Dentistry told me that parents should be brushing their child's teeth before bed every night. "After brushing your child's teeth at bedtime, make sure that he/she only drinks water after that. If your child still gets a bottle or breastfeeds in the middle of the night, gently wipe the teeth off with a cloth."
Sipping is Best
Toddlers love their sippy cups, but those cups - as convenient as they are - cause far too many cavities. Nearly one-third of toddlers with tooth decay problems used sippy cups, according to the study published in the Journal of Dentistry for Children. Many training cups, also called tippy cups, are available in stores. Parents should remember that a sippy cup is a training tool to help children transition from a bottle to a cup. It shouldn’t be used for a long period of time - it’s not a bottle and it’s not a pacifier..
Baby Bottles in Disguise
Some sippy cups are branded as ‘no spill cups’ - which are essentially baby bottles in disguise. No spill cups include a valve beneath the spout to stop spills and while this sounds good, cups with valves do not allow your child to sip. Instead the child gets liquid by sucking on the cup, much like a baby bottle. This practice defeats the purpose of using a training cup, as it prevents the child from learning to sip. Some sippy cups are branded as ‘no spill cups’ - which are essentially baby bottles in disguise. No spill cups include a valve beneath the
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spout to stop spills and while this sounds good, cups with valves do not allow your child to sip. Instead the child gets liquid by sucking on the cup, much like a baby bottle. This practice defeats the purpose of using a training cup, as it prevents the child from learning to sip.
Colgan encourages parents to teach their children to drink water between meals. "Let your kids drink what they want with a meal, but between, water is always the best choice." Honestly the best advice is to breast feed your child if at all possible and toss the sippy cup! Many dentists recommend using a BPA-free plastic hard resin glass instead and only fill it up part of the way to reduce spillage.
It’s also good to remember that two handles are better than one. The goal of the transition is to make the child feel comfortable enough to grasp an adult-sized cup. Since larger cups require the use of two hands, it is better for the child to get into this habit early.
Sit to Sip
Bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups cause thousands of injuries to the mouth and teeth of babies and toddlers every year. Injuries most often occur when toddlers topple over while holding them in their mouths. Injuries tended to occur at home and result in cuts to the mouth and face, usually when children were running or walking.
Reduce the Sugar
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), when kids sip for extended periods on sugared beverages, they’re exposed to a higher risk of decay. Sucking on a sippy cup that contains fruit juice, milk, or any drink containing natural sugars, for long periods of time, can leave sugars and acids on your child’s teeth. In fact, you should give your child a drink of water after they have a drink with sugar in it. Sippy cups should only contain water unless it’s mealtime. Frequent drinking of any other liquid, even if diluted, from a bottle or no-spill training cup should be avoided.
Don’t let your child carry the training cup around. Toddlers are often unsteady on their feet. They take an unnecessary risk if they try to walk and drink at the same time. A training cup should only be used until your child has learned how to sip. At that point the training cup has achieved its purpose. Ditch the sippy! Talk to your dentist for more information. If your child has not had a dental examination, schedule a well-baby checkup for his/her teeth. The American Dental Association says that it is beneficial for the first dental visit to occur within six months of the appearance of the first tooth, and no later than the child’s first birthday.
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S ugary foods and drinks should be consumed with meals. Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acid production and rinse food particles from the mouth. Limit between-meal snacks. If kids crave a snack, offer them nutritious foods. If your kids chew gum, make it sugarless Chewing sugarless gum after eating can increase saliva flow and help wash out food and decay-producing acid. Monitor beverage consumption Instead of soft drinks all day, children should also choose water and low-fat milk. Help your children develop good brushing and flossing habits. Schedule regular dental visits.
iSAVE by Kerrie McLoughlin
Dollars & Sense Raising Financially Fit Kids
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hen I was a kid I thought that just because there were checks in my parents’ checkbook, there was plenty of money in the bank. How many kids these days think whipping out a credit card is the way to pay for items – any items – no matter the cost? I don’t want my own kids to be financial freaks, fiscal failures, money misfits. As parents, we have a special opportunity to teach our kids about money…and how they can handle it responsibly so they stay out of debt down the line and know how to save for their future needs and wants.
Saving Money
The elementary-age crowd is eager to soak up information about money, as they are tiny consumers. Start with a simple piggy bank for very young kids and teach about saving money in the piggy bank until they have saved enough money to buy something special. For preschoolers, this may be a small toy. For older kids, they may keep their
saved money in a wallet and eventually spend it on something like a nice doll outfit, a LEGO set or a Nerf gun.
I don't want my own kids to be financial freaks, fiscal failures, money misfits. As parents, we have a special opportunity to teach our kids about money...
The Allowance Issue: Yes or No?
Some argue that allowance should not be paid, as children should be members of a family and contribute to the work in that family for free. Others, however, believe that allowance is a great tool for teaching children about money and how to handle it. Consider setting up a chore chart and giving a weekly allowance depending upon the age of the child. Then, have your child split their weekly earnings three ways: save, give and spend. This process teaches great lessons about saving for the future, giving to charity and holding onto some money for fun. Handling money is all about balance, after all, instead of going to extremes like spending into bankruptcy or being so tight with a dollar that nothing fun ever has money spent on it.
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If you are savvy with money, it will be pretty simple to get your kids on board.
Go Out & See It
A field trip to a bank or credit union is a great way for kids to get a feel for how money moves through the system. They also learn about concepts such as interest, loans, debit versus credit cards, among other things. Often, they can even bring their change to process in a coin machine to turn into paper money. This is a good opportunity to have your children open up a savings account. Teach them that savings is a special kind of money that is only taken out for emergencies and is ideally saved for the future (college, a wedding, starting a business, a car, etc.).
Let Them Watch You
Older kids can benefit greatly by watching you balance your checkbook on a monthly basis, if you still do it that way, and they can even help out with supervision. Much banking is done online these days, but it’s still
important to keep up with accounts, and your kids need to know that, also. Helping you with the monthly budget set-up and subsequent billpaying process is also something most kids don’t get to see. Budgeting is such an important tool in avoiding debt that is imperative we teach this to our children when they are young! The site MomsBudget.com has some fun budgeting and allowance printables for kids that come in different colors.
Finally - Lead By Example
Obviously you need to practice what you preach as far as financial matters go or your kids just won’t grasp what you’re trying to teach them. If you’re telling them to give one-third of their allowance to charity but you don’t give a cent, what do they take away from that? If you tell them debt is bad but dig the credit card out of your file cabinet when a “great deal” on a massive-screen TV comes into play, your kids won’t learn about saving for items they really want. You don’t have to be Dave Ramsey to raise fiscally friendly kids. If you are savvy with money, it will be pretty simple to get your kids on board. If not, then teaching your kids some of these principles will help you get financially fit as well! Kerrie McLoughlin is the homeschooling mom of five financially savvy kids and shares their journey at FrugaliciousFamilyFun.com.
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