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from the editor

Spring has arrived, and I know after the snow and sickness the winter months brought so many of us here in our community, I am probably not the only one excited for warmer weather to come our way. Speaking of spring, Easter is just around the corner. Growing up, I remember my mom taking me shopping for a new Easter dress to wear, and of course, we saw the Easter bunny every year at the mall. We would always go to my Mamaw’s house after church on Easter Sunday. Our parents would hide Easter eggs in her backyard, and we would run wild trying to get as many in our baskets as we could. Our Mamaw passed away my senior year of high school, but we sure had a childhood filled with wonderful memories at her house on Easter and every holiday in between. Mother’s Day is approaching in May, so we thought this issue was perfect to include our Baby Book filled with advice and helpful tips for mothers. What should a mother keep in her diaper bag? What is something you didn’t take in your hospital bag that you wish you had? This Mother’s Day will be my third one celebrating the blessing of motherhood. Being a mother is truly a gift. It’s so hard to imagine what my life was like before I became a mom, but I would never go back. I only look forward to all the days ahead. I was blessed with the most incredible mother myself. She is my best friend, and I pray I am half the mother she was to me and my siblings. When I became a mother, it made me realize just how much I still needed my own. She is always there, and I couldn’t be more thankful.

EDITORIAL EDITOR

Lyndi Mauk CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

A.J. Casey Amanda Curlin Kaycee Garner Jamie Lober Danny May Angela Mayfield Ashley Sorce COPY EDITOR

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Andrea Roberson In this issue, we have also included our Nonprofit Viewbook recognizing local nonprofit organizations within our community. When I was in college, I knew I wanted to help others. When I lost my dad to cancer, my passion for making a difference in the lives of others grew even more. I interned with an event benefiting Norton Cancer Institute and with the Children’s Hospital Foundation benefiting Norton Children’s Hospital. I applied for graduate school to obtain my master’s in social work. I was offered a job as a graduate assistant, which would help pay for school. Prior to applying for grad school, a job had come open with the American Cancer Society. The week before I had to accept the job offer for the assistantship, I received a phone call for an interview with the ACS. I had a phone interview on Friday, and a face-to-face interview on Monday. On Tuesday, I received a phone call with a job offer from the ACS. It was on my dad’s birthday, and the song, “My Little Girl” was playing on the radio. To me, that was my sign. I accepted the job offer, deferred my acceptance into graduate school and took a leap of faith. My experience working with this organization was so incredible. Three years later, I did go back to school to obtain my master’s degree, but God took me down a totally different path. It’s amazing how things work out. Our community is full of amazing organizations to serve those here in Henderson County, and we are so excited to share some of them with you. Inside, you will find featured stories on the Senior Citizen Prom, a family’s journey with autism, and a NICU nurse’s hardship through infertility while working every day with the one thing her heart desired more than anything, a sweet baby of her own. We have included Easter crafts, things to do over Spring Break, where kids think the Easter bunny lives and so much more! Thank you to our advertisers. You are the reason we are a FREE magazine. We hope everyone has a Happy Easter, and we want to wish all the mothers in our community a very Happy Mother’s Day!

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Tara Barnes with son, Bryce Allen Barnes Photo by LB Photography

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city buzz [8] kindness is a virtue [10] giving senior prom new meaning [14] building beds for children in need [16] easter photos from facebook [20] NO NPRO FIT VIE W BO O K

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parental control [26] relatives as parents [28] insight from an ordinary dad [30] THE BABY BO O K

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ANN WHITE, THE NUN, GETS TAKEN AWAY AFTER BEING MURDERED DURING THE MURDER IN BLACK AND WHITE DINNER THEATER AS PART OF THE HENDERSON AREA ARTS ALLIANCE FUNDRAISER EVENT AT HOLY NAME SCHOOL CAFETERIA FEBRUARY 9, 2019. PHOTO BY DARRIN PHEGLEY

city buzz

murder in black and white On Saturday, February 9, community members came out for a fun-filled night for a murder mystery dinner theatre fundraiser at Holy Name Cafeteria. The event featured actors from the The Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers, KY, live music, dinner, and a silent auction. Rookie’s provided the beverages, and the Holy Name Men’s Club catered. The money raised went to supporting the mission of educational outreach and helping to provide world-class arts programming right here in Henderson. Sponsors for this event were: Subway, Children’s Dentistry Dr. Bradley T Fulkerson, The Vicki Ross-Ervin and McElroy Families, The Kelsey Family, Field & Main Bank, Ohio Valley Art League, Air Hydro Power, Inc. and the Wathen Family.

National Geographic Photo Ark Joel Sartore’s National Geographic Photo Ark visited the Preston Arts Center from January-March. This exhibit was a collection of photos of animals in zoos and aquariums from all around the world. Henderson County Schools had the opportunity to work with this event by hosting family nights for each of their elementary schools. Jefferson and Cairo visited on January 24, Niagara and Bend Gate on February 7, Chandler and Spottsville on February 21 and East Heights and South Heights on March 7. These family nights were held from 5-7pm and free to the students and their families. Activities were held for the children, along with Daniel the Balloon Guy, a light dinner and free books. A storytelling presentation was held at 5:30pm. 8 HENDERSON FAMILY

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Cairo pine wood derby On Tuesday, January 29 Cairo Elementary held its first “3rd Grade Pinewood Derby” event! The 3rd grade Cairo leaders worked hard to design and construct pinewood derby cars after learning about potential and kinetic energy, friction and aerodynamics. Students had the opportunity to race their pinewood cars. Prizes were given for speed winner, design winner and class voted best design. Before the event, students had displays set up where they explained the process they went through to design and create their cars. Local machine shops were also introduced and explained what they do in their industry. These included Sunrise Tool and Die, Quality Tooling, Inc., Norton Abrasives, Gibbs Die Cast, Frields Machine Shop and Stinsons Welding. These local machine shops also had an opportunity to race.

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WINNER OF CHOCOLATE WALK, NORRIS PRIEST.

Holy Name Celebrates National Catholic Schools Week Students and teachers participated in mass with the Bishop William Medley, competed in a student-teacher basketball game, provided service to their school and church, collected items for non-profit organizations within their community, performed individual and group acts in the HNS Got Talent show, and collaborated within their HoUSe to complete a STREAM project! National Catholic Schools Week provides an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the wonderful qualities and traditions of Catholic education in Henderson, KY, which has been present since 1872.

Downtown Henderson Chocolate Walk On February 11-14 from 9am-5pm, locals and visitors alike enjoyed shopping with downtown Henderson merchants while sampling chocolate treats at each store. The shoppers who spent $25 at participating merchants were entered to win a $50 gift card to a DHP member restaurant and a $50 gift card to a DHP member merchant. Norris Priest was the winner this year. He chose gift cards to Simon’s Shoes and Hometown Roots. Participating businesses for this event included: BB Rues, Beachbum Farms, The Gold Mine, Henderson Area Arts Alliance, Henderson Tourist Commission, J’Petals, Just Plus/ Just Chic/Little Britches Embroidery, LuciaSoapsEtc, Simon’s Shoes, Third Street House and Victoria’s Boutique.

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PHOTOS BY DARRIN PHEGLEY

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kindness is a

virtue

The Wheeler Family’s Journey Through Autism “I’m kind.”

That’s what Jax Wheeler wants you to

Jax began his school career at Bend Gate Elementary

know about him.

Jax, a 21-year-old man with autism,

in preschool and kindergarten, later transferring to

was born and raised in Henderson alongside his brother,

Spottsville Elementary. Dawn was teaching at Bend Gate

Vince, and sister, Olivia. His parents, Terry and Dawn,

when Jax became a student there, but put her career on

agree with his assessment. “Jax has a big heart and he cares

hold to become Jax’s full-time advocate. “If you know

about people,” said Terry. Parenting a child with autism in

one autism person, you know one autism person.

Henderson has been an experience for the whole family.

don’t know everyone because they are all so different. It

It has taught them much about the disorder, patience and

requires a parent or guardian to really advocate within the

acceptance of people.

school systems. You can look up autism and try to research

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You

what to do, but each one is so different and unique,” Mrs. Wheeler says. The couple quickly discovered that Jax’s

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teachers wanted to work with him, but needed help

“HCHS has top-notch special ed teachers.”

on what to do. Jax’s fellow classmates also had a

doting mother’s voice quivered with emotion when

desire to understand, but needed guidance on how

she began recalling some of the teachers that had a

to respond when Jax expressed himself differently

true interest in Jax besides just his education. Despite

than other kids.

“In the beginning, it was hard

Jax’s developmental disorder, he is a smart young man

because he couldn’t communicate,” says Dawn.“His

with a “very strong BS meter,” as his Dad described it.

communication of basic needs, many times, ended

“If someone didn’t genuinely care about him, he could

up being hitting or kicking or doing something to get

tell. That’s something that Dawn and I have prayed

people out of his way.” The determined parents made

about for him since he was a baby, that God would put

it a priority to stay in constant communication with

the right people, teachers, friends and therapist in his

the school administration as well as the students. The

path.” The couple worried that Jax would be an easy

schools graciously welcomed the concerned parents in

target for people with ill intentions, but that natural

the classroom to talk with Jax’s classmates about how

gifting of a “BS meter” has kept that from happening.

their son is different. “Jax is different. Everyone is

Jax graduated from HCHS in 2016 with his

different,” notes Terry.

classmates, but remained at the school until he turned

Jax, like most people with autism, requires some

21 to finish his program. Jax’s outgoing personality

trial and error to get clarity for his needs. For example,

made him quite the popular guy in the hallways of

Terry tells of a time when they were struggling with

the school. “When we walked down the halls of the

having Jax’s blood drawn at the doctor’s office. Jax,

school, everyone knew him. He endears himself to

who is tall and strong, had to be restrained for his safety

people. He’s like a rock star,” the proud father shared.

during the time the nurse was drawing his blood. “He

As a testament to the admiration the student body had

recognizes he needs help,” Terry explains, “The first time we were there for about two hours. I finally asked them not to hold him down. Those were the magic words.” The nurses loosened their restraint and the process became much easier. “You just have to ask lots of questions and be willing to do some research and make adjustments,” expressed Terry. The family found that education was the key to love and acceptance of Jax from his peers. Once Jax

The

towards Jax, he was elected homecoming king. His mother’s voice began to crack as she tried not to cry when she thought back on that warm memory. “When he was out there on that homecoming court, that’s when I realized everything we had done was worth it and that people had accepted him.” Jax immediately responded to his mother’s tears with a loud, “Oh, wow!” The family began laughing while Dawn added, “He doesn’t like it when I get emotional.”

became a student at Henderson County High School, the school had someone come in and give a class on autism, offering strategies to the class that would be

Leaving the Nest

helpful with the new student. “It was a turning point

for him when the kids got specialized training on

of going to college. He watched his brother and sister

what autism is and how they could help Jax at school,”

graduate high school and then go to college and had

recalls Dawn. After the teachers and students had

that desire for himself.

better understanding of Jax’s special needs, a natural

fulfill that dream,“ his mother said. Jax attended

love of him developed among the group. This is also

Carl D. Perkins Vocational Center in Thelma, KY,

the time that the parents noticed a positive change

and successfully completed his program there, which

happening in the life of their son.

had an emphasis on food preparation.

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Dawn boasts,

Like most high school graduates, Jax had a dream

“We wanted to help him

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experienced college, in a similar way that Olivia and

basketball and bowling, to name a few. “Everything that

Vince did, by staying in a dorm with a roommate and

we could get him into, we would because he is one who

eating in a cafeteria with his friends. He was responsible

watches people and then does what he sees other people

for getting what was needed for himself on the school’s

doing,” says Dawn. Community involvement was vital

weekly Walmart trips. “I highly recommend it to any

in his development as it exposed him to many social

parent of a special needs person. It was a safe place and a

situations. This did not come without worry for the

very good experience. I didn’t have to worry about him

family, but they found that allowing him the exposure

while he was there,” says the proud mom. Terry, putting

uncovered abilities they didn’t know he had. Dawn gave

things into perspective by reminding us that a child

an example of how Jesse Hopgood, Jax’s friend from

growing up and leaving their home is especially hard on

working at Hugh Edward Sandefur Center, convinced

mother, laughed and said, “But she still cried for three

them to let Jax be a manager for the basketball team. The

weeks.”

couple was resistant of the idea, fearing Jax’s capabilities

After Jax’s graduation, Dawn and Terry’s focus

wouldn’t be a good match for that role, but gave in and

is now on making Jax as independent of an adult as

let him try it out. Jax did it for a year and loved it. They

possible. Through research and taking the advice of

were glad they let him try and were reminded again

Jax’s therapists and counselors, the family found that

of the importance of exposure to new things. “Kathy

putting Jax in anything in the community that he had

Mathis, his therapist, told me that anything we could

the ability to do would only help grow him and point

have him in beyond school, in the community, would be

him in the direction of being on his own one day. Jax has

better than any therapy we could ever give him,” Dawn

been involved in Special Olympics, softball, swimming,

pointed out.

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The couple also added an apartment onto their home

“We do events to help special needs adults get out into

for Jax to live in. The apartment has its own entrance

community,” she stated.

and is equipped with a refrigerator, washer, dryer and

group can be found by following “Experiencing Autism

furniture.

Together” on Facebook.

The family is now working through the

More information on this

process of teaching Jax how to live on his own. He is

Being the parents of a child with autism has not come

making great strides in this newly found independence.

without unique challenges. However, Jax’s parents say

Terry remarked that Jax is already coming and going on

that the young man has changed their entire family for the

his own through his apartment entrance, understands

good. “When you get the diagnosis in the beginning, it’s

how to operate the alarm system and rides the bus home

tough because you have these dreams for your child. You

from the Sandefur Center. “He has lots of visitors;

can still have those dreams, but you have to be okay with

mostly former peer tutors and friends,” observes his dad.

the dreams changing a little.” Dawn continues. “I always encourage people to look for the positives in everything.

Finding Joy

There is something to be thankful for always.” Terry adds, “It’s one of the greatest joys and one of the most

Dawn started a group, some 13 years ago, called

difficult things; being a parent. People are blessed by Jax.

Experiencing Autism Together. In the beginning, the

He gives more than what he gets. Parents with special

group was a parent support group that came together

needs kids have to find these joys.”

and prayed for their kids and offered support to one another through the highs and low of being a parent of a special needs child. It has now evolved into a group with a “great board” that hosts and sponsors family events.

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community

giving

senior prom new meaning

High Schoolers Give Senior Citizens a Prom of Their Own

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How the Idea Originated

In 2016, teacher Natalie Martin was on the cleanup crew for senior prom at Henderson County High School. After taking down all the beautiful, well-done decorations, she couldn’t help but think that they were going to waste by only being used for a single night. This is how the idea for Senior Citizen Prom was born, and how many senior citizens have gotten to experience a special day with some hard-working students.

The Freshman Initiative Program

participate in to do some good in the community. Once a month, these freshmen, accompanied by one or more of the three team leaders (Emily Phillips in the red unit, Natalie Martin in the green unit, and Ashley Schartzer in the blue unit), go out into Henderson with the goal of making someone’s day by performing well-meaning activities. These activities include raking leaves, baking and delivering cookies to first responders, playing games with seniors at retirement homes, and much more. In April, the program focuses on the Senior Citizen Prom.

Natalie Martin helps to orchestrate the event as part of

the Freshman Initiative Program. “It started as a service-

The Freshman Initiative Program at HCHS is a

learning project that morphed into inviting the elderly into

community service outreach program that new students

our community to mix with the youth. We get some leftover

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prom food, all the beautiful leftover decorations, the flowers, and a lot of the elderly dress up. Many of the girls who invite their grandparents now dress up, too, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real treat to see them all dancing together. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been growing every year.â&#x20AC;?

Who Can Attend?

Every senior citizen is eligible to come to this

event. While the first senior citizen prom was focused mainly on the grandparents of freshman students, the event has been opened up to the public. During the first year, about 50 participants attended. Last year, between 100 and 150 made their way to the gymnasium, and even more are expected this year. Invitations have been sent out to the Silver Sneakers program at the YMCA, Redbanks and Colonial residents, members of the Gathering Place, and many more groups around Henderson. Participants are encouraged to dress up, dance, savor some light snacks and drinks, and simply enjoy themselves. Senior citizens with relatives in the high school are allowed to have their student come to the prom and enjoy the event with them. The event promises to be a fun, memorable morning for all who are involved. Senior Citizen Prom takes place on the Monday following the HCHS prom. This year, the date is April 15th, and the event takes place from 9am to 11am. A photographer will be present, and students involved with the freshman initiative program will be offering different activities, such as nail painting, dancing, board games, and more. Anyone who wants to attend does not need to register and may simply show up at the time of the event.

Kaycee Garner has lived in Henderson her entire life and plans to keep it that way. She loves animals and movies, and enjoys drawing with charcoal and working on local political campaigns in her spare time.

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building beds

for children in need

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PHOTOS BY GEORGE HENDERSON

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he first year I was involved with Build-aBed, I helped deliver a bed to a home. I met a young lady; we will call her Susie.

Susie was 6 or 7 years old and lived with her grandmother. I carried a bed through a doorway after a volunteer announced our presence. We wound through a small house, navigating a kitchen table in the center of a tiny kitchen, finally emerging in what was supposed to be a supply room. We placed the small twin bed in the room. Susie was shy when we walked in and clutched her teddy bear. Our volunteer group left for a moment to grab a mattress, basket of sheets, a pillow, and a sweet dreams basket. We placed the mattress and showed Susie her new teddy bear. She dropped her old teddy and gave me a hug around my knee, it was as far as she could reach. She smiled. I smiled. Our group still had four more deliveries that day. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

Every night in Henderson there’s a child that may

fall asleep on a sofa, share a bed with a sibling, or may not know where they will sleep at all. For the fourth year in a row, a growing group of volunteers have helped alleviate this problem. To date, Build-a-Bed has provided 160 children in Henderson with beds and there are requests for more.

Build-a-Bed promotes healthy bedtime rituals and

improves the quality of sleep for school age children to create more opportunities for a lifetime of success.

History The Build-a-Bed project began in 2009 when two Kentucky AmeriCorps Programs, Success Corps and FRYSC Corps, built 57 beds for children in their service region in Eastern Kentucky. By 2010, the founding groups and Morehead State University spearheaded a massive statewide build where 557 beds were built and distributed to P-12 students across Kentucky. In 2015, Megan Mortis (an AmeriCorps alumni member and at the time Executive Director at the Volunteer and Information Center) learned about this program at a Kentucky Serve State Commission meeting. She told her mom, Virginia, about the program. Virginia worked at the Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center. She had been on numerous home visits and recognized a need for this program in Henderson. Together, they planned to help alleviate sleep insecurity by building beds for those in need. With the support of Volunteer and Information Center’s board of directors, they partnered with the community to start Henderson’s first Build-a-Bed Day. The first in Western Kentucky.

Community Support Habitat for Humanity was the first community partner identified for this project, and they were thrilled to be a part of this program. Fred Lauver from the Habitat Thursday Crew, and Britney Smith, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, have been instrumental in organizing the project, preparing the materials, and guiding the volunteers through the build. Habitat for Humanity is essential to the success of the program. Over the past few years, volunteer groups and

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organizations have joined in on the Build-a-Bed efforts including the Housing Authority of Henderson, Audubon Kids Zone, University of Kentucky Extension office, Audubon Metals, Henderson Community College, the Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, The Preston Foundation, Henderson Leadership Initiative, Early Childhood Council, The Leo Club, Henderson County Football and Baseball teams, the Henderson Fire Department, and that just names a few. There has also been an increase in the number of volunteers for this project. This is a unique volunteer opportunity because children are invited to volunteer alongside their parents. There has also been an increase in volunteers who have once received a bed through this program for their child and now want to pay it forward.

meet this basic essential need for a child in Henderson. The Volunteer and Information Center plans to continue this outreach program with growth opportunities in the future. If you would like to donate or volunteer for the event next year, you can contact the Volunteer and Information Center at 270831-2273. Thanks to a group of dedicated individuals, Susie still sleeps in a bed. In the future, when the bed is moved or the mattress flipped, Susie will find written messages on the boards that support her mattress. “You are loved.” “You can succeed.” “Dreaming is believing.” And many others signed by the many hands that volunteered to help build that bed. Since Virginia’s passing, in honor of her, Megan and I always sign a bed, “Sweet dreams from Gigi’s Kids.” Because every child deserves a good night’s sleep. HF

The Gifts of Build-A-Bed Build-a-Bed provides a child with a bed, mattress, and a sweet dreams basket with sheets, comforter, blanket, stuffed animal, toiletries, nightlight, and book. On February 23, over 100 volunteers spent the day helping

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A.J. Casey owns his own video production business, AJKC, and aspires to be a filmmaker. He co-hosts Jam in Henderson on WSON. He is married to his lovely and talented wife, Megan Mortis.

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Nonprofit

VIEWBOOK

Nonprofit organizations are essential to a community’s quality of life not only because of the valuable programs they provide local citizens, but also because of the positive economic impact they offer. Henderson has important nonprofit organizations in the community, with excellent staff members and dedicated volunteers. The programs and services provided by local nonprofits help develop and enrich the community in immeasurable ways. The Nonprofit Viewbook offers a glimpse into several of the nonprofit organizations that are committed to making a difference right here in Henderson.

Marsha’s Place 235 North Elm Street Henderson, KY 42420 marshasplaceprc.org 270-826-9674

Beneficiaries

A long standing fixture in the Henderson Community, Marsha’s Place has provided women and families a holistic approach to health care for 29 years. We believe overall health is important including mind, body, and spirit and that unplanned pregnancy doesn’t have to be a destroyer of dreams.

Mission

Marsha’s Place Pregnancy Resource Center believes that all life is a gift from God to be protected. We realize this belief by empowering individuals to make life-affirming decisions through Christ-centered compassionate care, counseling, education and mentoring.

Key Fundraising Events

Every year, a fundraising banquet as well as a Walk for Life is held in the fall. Some of the programs offered through Marsha’s Place include: Earn While You Learn (EWYL) available to mothers of young children - newborn to 2 years. Points are gained by completing Bible studies and/or meeting with a mentor. Truth Talks is another program that teaches the importance of fostering healthy relationships. Parenting and boundaries classes serves as another important thread in the fabric of Marsha’s Place.

How to get involved

You can connect to Marsha’s Place by checking out our website or stopping in the center anytime where we can give you a tour of our facility. We love to meet new people and make new friends. If you feel led to bless Marsha’s Place financially, you can do so online by submitting a one time donation or you can choose to partner with us monthly. Volunteer opportunities are also available ranging from general office to housekeeping.

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Nonprofit

VIEWBOOK

Beneficiaries

The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is the educational resource for all Kentuckians that serves as a catalyst to build better communities and improve quality of life.

Mission

The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serves as a link between the counties of the Commonwealth and the State’s land grant universities to help people improve their lives through an educational process focusing on their issues and needs.

We emphasize: • • • • • •

Henderson extension office 3341 Zion Road, Henderson, KY 270-826-8387 henderson.ca.uky.edu

Beneficiaries

Healing Reins offers therapeutic opportunities to individuals that are looking to strengthen their physical, cognitive, social or emotional potential through horse-related experiences. Individuals with special needs range from those with both physical and mental disabilities and behavioral and emotional issues in children or adults. These may include autism, cognitive and behavioral disorders, Down syndrome, hearing and visual impairments, speech disorders, PTSD, learning disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders.

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valuing diversity and capitalizing on its potential to strengthen programs; being locally-driven, flexible, and responsive; identifying and supporting high priority statewide programming thrusts; educating people to solve problems, make decisions, and embrace change; applying knowledge and research-based information; accomplishing work through collaboration, volunteerism, and leadership development; fostering an empowered and contributing people; developing youth, adults, families, and communities; and fostering effective lifelong use of personal and natural resources.

How to get involved

Contact the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office at 270-826-8387 or email extension.ca.uky.edu/Henderson

healing reins PO Box 2027 Henderson, KY 42419 270-854-3150 healingreinsky.org horsesheal1@gmail.com facebook.com/healingreinsKY

Healing Reins also offers uniquely designed equine-assisted learning activities to various groups and schools in the community with our “Rocky and Friends Program.”

Mission

To assist individuals with special needs in meeting their full potential through interaction with horses.

Key Fundraising Events • •

4th Annual Run for the Roses, May 4, 5K Obstacle Run Christmas on the Farm, November 23 & 24, Blue Moon Stables

How to get involved • • •

Volunteer - Assist during equine assisted therapy, learning lessons and events or help with a fundraising event. Donate - Give to our scholarship program to provide services to those that cannot afford it, or sponsor an event, rider, or program to help support our mission. Participate - Know someone that could use our services? Direct them to Healing Reins so we can grow our impact in the community.

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Beneficiaries Experiencing Autism Together provides autism families in our community, including Henderson, Hopkins, Union, and Webster counties, the following: • For families, we have a parent group to connect, pray, and learn area resources; Family/Individual Events to help connect autism participants in our community; and a “Wish” grant helps families individually to connect with the community and world. • *TEAM-G is a group over 21 with autism designed to build friendships, connections, and independence.

Mission To impact families in our community “experiencing autism” by providing support, acceptance, and opportunities to grow in social experiences and faith.

Key Fundraising Events

Experiencing Autism Together P.O. Box 184 Henderson, KY 42419 270-316-9384 experiencingautismtogether@gmail.com

Beneficiaries Anyone who is HIV positive can receive care at Matthew 25, regardless of ability to pay. The community also benefits from free HIV testing and educational services.

Mission

The Annual Walk for Autism, held in Henderson, KY is on Saturday, May 11, 2019. This event is free to all that want to participate. We raise funds and have prizes for top collectors: 1st place wins $500, 2nd place wins $300, and 3rd place wins $200 Visa cards.

How to get involved Find us on Facebook at Experiencing Autism Together for all events and opportunities for families and volunteers.

Matthew 25 aids service 452 Old Corydon Road Henderson, Kentucky 42420 270-826-0200 matthew25clinic.org

The mission of Matthew 25 AIDS Services is to support, educate, and treat those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Key Fundraising Events A new event for 2019 is Dining Out For Life. This is a national event for HIV/AIDS organizations across the country. The dine out date is Thursday, April 25. Look for more information to come, including participating restaurants in Henderson, Owensboro, and Evansville. Runway Red, our Annual fundraiser, will be moved to the fall for 2019.

How to get involved Come to an event. Make a donation - monetary or food/hygiene items to Zack’s kitchen. Volunteer. Get tested, and encourage other to get tested. Follow us on our social media platforms.

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family life

parental control { Q&A with Amanda Curlin }

I have two boys, ages 4 and 6. I feel like “ we cannot leave the house because no one

knows how to act. We never go out to eat because that is a disaster. They do not listen and have major meltdowns out in public. People have to think I do not parent them at all. Please help me before I become a recluse!

”

Two boys that close in age has to be difficult

you or make you miserable, sometimes they just get

at times. In fact, I would say parenting

excited, sometimes they have a result they desire

boys at all as a woman has its struggles.

for their behaviors, you just have to be realistic with

Recently a speaker by the name of Steph Jensen came

what you are experiencing. Toys are your friends. I

to do a training for staff at our school called “Lost

have a 4-year-old and we have toys that stay in the car

Boys” where she discussed strategies to manage boys

in the classroom, but also a large part of the training

was discussing the difference in the male and female

brain. If you have never looked into these differences I encourage you to look those up! They helped me at

work, but also in understanding my 4-year-old boy a

little better. We could say that your boys acting up in public is just a phase and it will pass, eventually they will mature a bit and become more manageable, but

for when we go inside places, or something to keep him entertained while I shop or eat dinner. Lastly, don’t be afraid to impose consequences in public for

undesirable behaviors. Your boys are learning and

growing and when you give in and give them their way after they act inappropriately you are just rewarding

that behavior. I think the most important thing to keep in mind is that this is just a phase and you will be able

what do you do before that magic age? First of all, try

to go out in public again eventually without planning

and always have a plan when you go places. You can

and stressing about how they act. Hang in there!

come up with some type of reward system for good behavior in public and stick to it. Just recognizing that most behaviors in public aren’t intended to embarrass

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Amanda Curlin is the Youth Service Center Coordinator at North Middle School

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family life PHOTOS BY DARRIN PHEGLEY

> z

relatives as

parents

z { by: jamie lober }

ontrary to what you may think, many kids are not

community called Relatives as Parents Support Group.

raised by their parents.

It is geared towards the special people who are raising a

“We see an increase in relatives raising children in

child of a relative who may appreciate the opportunity to

Henderson County and the majority tend to be above 50,”

learn about resources available to them. Whether you are

said Melissa Walker, Family Resource Coordinator. Some

looking for referrals to community agencies, interested in

are grown parents, aunts and uncles who step up to the

meeting other caregivers, want a light meal or fun door

plate. “Many already have grown children so this is a new

prize or just some extra support, there will be something

role for them and things are different now than when they

to gain from attending. Childcare is also provided for kids

raised children from technology to the way things are done

between ages 4 and 11. “We try to touch different areas like

in school and the available resources,” said Walker. One of

mental health issues, technology, internet safety, self-care

the best resources is the networking group.

and changes in Medicaid and insurance,” said Walker. Remember that every child is in the situation for

A Way to Offer Support

a different reason.

There is a new program offered to families in our

the parent can no longer provide services for the child;

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“Some are placed in care because

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some are removed and displaced with the closest relative; some parents have been incarcerated; and some family members have passed away,” said Stephanie Dowell. What they have in common is that all kids raised by a relative have potential to succeed. “Structure and getting a good routine down is a big part of it,” said Mary Bullock, Family Resource Coordinator. Being a relative who cares for a child is not a task to be taken lightly. “They are taking on a big responsibility taking on a child that is not theirs, so we talk about the importance of taking time for themselves and to be alone and also time for the adult and child in the situation to be together,” said Dowell.

Being Involved

Be involved in the child’s life. “Communicate with your

kiddo and if you think something is off, try to talk with them or with a guidance counselor who may have more of a mental health or counseling background,” said Bullock. Reach out to the school. “We have a family resource center in every school in Henderson County so I recommend you educate yourself, come to the support group and know you are not alone,” said Walker. You want to be sensitive to what the child has gone through. “A student that is in this situation has experienced some sort of trauma whether it is their parent put in jail and being removed or somebody passing away and that will affect them differently based on how they embrace it,” said Dowell. Often the effects are long-term. “Childhood trauma can affect your health and happiness later in life, and we try to educate adults on that so they can watch for some of those things in the children,” said Dowell.

Considering that 7 percent of children in our state live

with a relative in a home where a parent is not present, if you can relate to this article you are not alone. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 5:30pm at the HCS Professional Development Center, located at 631 N. Green St. It can also be comforting for your child to meet others in his shoes. “Do your best because as long as you are putting forth some kind of effort it is going to show,” said Bullock.

Jamie Lober, author of Pink Power (getpinkpower.com), is dedicated to providing information on women’s and pediatric health topics. She can be reached at jamie@getpinkpower.com.

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insight from an ordinary dad

family life

{ by: danny may }

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DANNY AND KELLY MAY

Gotcha Day

y the time you read this, we’ll be making plans for May Day. Which for us has nothing to do with the international holiday on May 1st. When we celebrate May Day in our house it’s on May 3rd because that’s the day Beau’s adoption was finalized and we became a family of four. In the month of May. Which coincidentally happens to be our last name. I know. It’s confusing. So here’s what happened. Luke was born January 29, 2008, but his adoption wasn’t finalized with the judge until November 5th. So when we left the courthouse that day (November 5) we took lots of pictures and went out to eat and planned to celebrate November 5th as Luke’s “gotcha day” from then on. Lots of adoptive families celebrate “gotcha days” to commemorate the day the adoption was finalized (like in our case) or the day they took their adopted child to their forever home if it’s an

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international adoption. Seemed like we had a great plan. But then we decided to adopt again and the whole process went incredibly fast the second time around and Beau was born on November 5, 2009. Which would have been - that’s right! - Luke’s gotcha day. So instead of celebrating Luke’s gotcha day on Beau’s birthday, we decided to celebrate both gotcha days on Beau’s finalization day, which was May 3, 2010. And we have celebrated May Day every May 3rd ever since. It’s usually just a quiet night at home. The boys get to pick whatever they want for dinner. Then we’ll do a family game night or watch a movie or something special we don’t normally do on a school night. Last year we went bowling. Sometimes there are fun little gifts. Usually we go around and share our favorite memories from the last year. But mostly it’s a night for the four of us to just enjoy being a family.

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It’s like the best parts of Christmas and birthdays and

Thanksgiving all in one night. The boys totally get a kick out of the fact that the day after May Day is Star Wars Day. (You know, “May the Fourth be with you!”). And the day after that of course is Cinco De Mayo which makes a nice little trifecta there. I have several friends who celebrate gotcha days too. A guy I work with adopted his daughter from China and her gotcha day usually consists of cake and a slideshow of pictures from their trip to China. Another friend says that even though her two daughters are in college now, she still acknowledges their gotcha days, even if it’s just a text or a card in the mail. She says it’s more for her own remembrance now and it’s always nice to think back on how exciting it was to bring her daughters home. The other thing about gotcha days is that it helps normalize the experience of being adopted too. It’s another way to keep the conversation going.

There are sacrifices and struggles on every side of an

adoption. But the miracles and blessings far outweigh them all. May Day is just a small way for us to remember how these two little miracles less than two years apart made us a more complete family. It’s the time every year we get the photo books out and our boys have to hear the stories about how they came to be with us. About how Kelly felt Luke kick in his birthmother’s belly the first time we met her. And how we saw him through the nursery window when he was six minutes old and brought him home from the hospital to a paparazzi-like mob of grandparents with cameras. And all about how Beau came to our front door wrapped in his little striped wubby (blankie) when he was one day old. And how Kelly always said that her heart felt complete the moment Beau came home. And how even though they’re 9 and 11 now, God continues to remind us every day that He still works wonders. And greater things are still to be done.

Danny May is the Director of Marriage and Family Life at the Diocese of Owensboro. He and his wife, Kelly, are raising two very active boys, 11 and 9.

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Pregnancy Timeline

Weeks 1-8

[ ] Take pregnancy test [ ] Tell your partner the good news [ ] Find an OB/GYN [ ] Schedule prenatal checkup [ ] Research insurance — how does it deal with pregnancy and children? [ ] Figure out how pregnancy, baby and maternity leave will affect finances [ ] Create a savings plan for your child’s future expenses [ ] Make a budget to start saving now

Weeks 8-12

[ ] Start buying maternity clothes [ ] Research photographers for maternity photos [ ] Start thinking about baby names

Weeks 12-16

[ ] Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule [ ] Tell boss about pregnancy [ ] Milestone: Tell friends and family?

Weeks 16-20

[ ] Start planning nursery [ ] Look into childcare options [ ] Standard mid-pregnancy ultrasound [ ] Milestone: Find out baby’s gender? [ ] Milestone: Hear baby’s heartbeat? [ ] Milestone: First baby kick? [ ] Milestone: Belly starting to show?

Weeks 20-24

[ ] Start pediatrician interviews [ ] Research and sign up for childbirth classes [ ] Figure out baby shower logistics (date, host, location, guests, etc.)

Weeks 24-28

[ ] Update or write will, including directions for child’s inheritance and guardianship [ ] Purchase life insurance [ ] Update 401(K) and retirement account beneficiaries [ ] If using a doula, start interviews [ ] Start childcare interviews

[ ] Send out shower invites [ ] Register for shower gifts

Weeks 28-32

[ ] Babyproof house [ ] Prepare birth plan [ ] Baby shower [ ] Send thank-you notes for gifts (start one week after shower) [ ] Have maternity pictures taken [ ] Cook and freeze meals for after delivery [ ] Start childbirth class [ ] Milestone: Others feel baby move?

Weeks 32-36

[ ] Buy any baby items still needed [ ] Put finishing touches on nursery [ ] Get car seat inspected [ ] Pack hospital bag [ ] Milestone: Last day of work [ ] Milestone: Last week to fly safely (week 35)

Weeks 36-40 [ ] BABY!

from the readers

What is ONE item you didn't pack in your hospital bag that you wish you had packed? “Definitely snacks! I’m thankful for the friend that showed up with a whole bag of goodies for us.”

“Different sized clothes for the baby and multiple outfits.”

“Newborn clothes! Was planning on him being a big boy but he came a month early. Also lotion and body wash.”

- Leah Danielle Winstead

- Stephanie Demoss

- Michelle Ann Wells

“Socks.”

“Granny panties LOL.”

- Lori O’Nan

- Shelly Givens

“Shampoo and conditioner.” - Cheyanna Thomas

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The Baby Book

ender reveal parties have become extremely popular over the last few years. When I was pregnant three years ago, these gatherings were something that had started taking

place but weren’t as popular as they are now. I thought it would be a lot of fun to have one, but my husband and I ended up finding out what we were having and surprising our families at Christmas. We gave each set of grandparents a baby bootie ornament that said, “It’s a Girl” with our daughter’s name engraved on the bottom. It was the best surprise because no one in our family was expecting it.

With that said, I think the gender reveal

parties are exciting. Once a couple finds out they are expecting, they immediately wonder what they are going to have. Some choose to find out, while others choose to wait until their baby is born. This is what is so wonderful about each pregnancy journey. They are each different. So, how do you decide on whether to have a gender reveal if you are going to find out before the birth of your child?

Here are a few questions to consider that might help with your decision: • How much of an expense will the party be?

To Have One or Not?

Gender Reveal Party:

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Does it fit into your budget? This will depend on how many guests you will expect to have, if you are going to have food, dessert, games, etc. It is completely your preference. Your gender reveal can be as big or as small as you want it to be. • What date will you pick for the party? Can you wait until Saturday for a gender reveal party if you go to the doctor to find out the gender on Monday, or will you be too anxious to wait five days? Will family and friends be available to come when you want to host the party? What is so great about planning a reveal is you will know when your doctor appointment will be ahead of time. This will HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

allow you to go ahead and start looking at your calendar

choose to keep the secret and put the reveal together? If

to find out what dates might work best for those you

you are waiting to find out with everyone, someone will

would like to have at your reveal.

have to know what you are having first so they can plan the reveal for you. Now, if you’d rather not have anyone

• How will you personally find out? Will you find out at the doctor, or wait to find out with everyone else at the

know before you then you can always have your doctor

party? Some couples choose to find out at the doctor and

slip the gender into an envelope. Then you can take the

surprise their guests, while others want to be surprised

envelope to the store so they know what color to surprise

with everyone. This is completely up to you.

everyone with. Will the inside of the cake be blue or pink? Only the baker will know, and all your family and

• What will you do for the reveal? Cake, balloons, crazy string, a baseball, gum etc. The options are endless.

friends will get to see the excitement on your face when

Some pop balloons or open a big box with balloons.

you find out.

Some slice a cake while others spray crazy string. Some hit a “baseball” that explodes with the color. Some chew

gum and blow a bubble. Looking at ideas on Pinterest

over each of these questions it might help you decide very

can become overwhelming, but you’re sure to find the

quickly whether having a gender reveal party is right for

perfect way you want the gender to be revealed.

you. Regardless of how you choose to find out, that moment

• If you choose to find out with everyone, who will you

There are so many factors to consider, but if you think

will be exciting and unforgettable. Enjoy it!

201 8’s top baby names:

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what’s in your diaper bag? Do you feel like you have to pack everything but the kitchen sink when you leave the house with your kids? Raven Ray, mother of a newborn and a toddler, shares her on-the-go must-have items to keep in the diaper bag. EXTRA CLOTHES “I always keep an extra set of clothes and socks just in case the baby’s clothes get soiled. Spare socks are always a great idea because babies like to pull them off when you are least expecting it, and I have lost one or two socks on multiple occasions.“

SNACKS & SIPPY CUP “I never leave the house without these in the bag. No explanation needed—kids get hungry/thirsty frequently—and they aren’t always patient!”

PLASTIC BAG “I always keep a plastic bag just in case of a poop or puke emergency that requires a clothing change when out and about.”

MEDICINE “I keep gas drops, acetaminophen, ibuprofen and a syringe in case of tummy aches or fevers when on the go. Triple antibiotic ointment is a must for me now with a newborn circumcised baby boy. Needed for every diaper change! Hydrocortisone cream is useful for any itchy rash that arises.”

DIAPER BAG “A good diaper bag with lots of pockets is essential. Pockets help me stay organized so that I can get to items quickly when on the go.”

PACIFIER “I always keep an extra pacifier in the diaper bag because they tend to be easily lost, especially when on the go.”

HAND SANITIZER, LOTION, & DIAPER RASH OINTMENT “Sanitizer and lotion are useful to clean and moisturize hands after changing dirty diapers. I always use ointment on the diaper area to ensure my little one’s bottom stays rash free.”

DISPOSABLE PLACEMAT “These are great to use when going out to eat with a toddler. I don’t have to worry about food getting germs on it when dropped on the table—that happens a lot with toddlers!”

DIAPERS & WIPES “I keep MULTIPLE extra diapers and diaper wipes in the bag at all times. You never know how long you may be gone when you leave the house. Boogie wipes are a must when my little one has a runny nose. Using diaper wipes on the face is not a good idea due to chemicals that may irritate the facial skin.”

A Henderson, KY native, Raven Ray is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who provides care at Methodist Pediatrics - Imperial in Henderson. Her and her husband Jesse Ray are the proud parents of Melissa Rose “Melrose” Ray, age 2, and Aaron Gregory Ray, born February 19, 2019 at Methodist Hospital.

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The Baby Book

20 Tried & True

baby facts

{ by: ashley sorce }

ecoming a mom these days seems like you have to be a technology genius, a fashion guru and a nutritional expert all rolled into one swollen,

Have a Wonderful Pregnancy 1 You never really need to eat enough for two.

waddling pregnant body. From Baby Bjorns to Bumbos,

2 But it is OK to give into cravings. After all, you

every new parent can be overwhelmed by the latest baby

are growing another human. Just make the next meal healthy.

trends that we just have to have. For me, it was items like Sophie the Giraffe that I just had to have with my son. “It will save your life when he’s teething,” they said. Not! It became a $25 dog toy within a few months. And with my firstborn, I spent more than I care to admit on the “perfect” baby bedding, which was ultimately stained with throw up and diaper explosions when it was all said and done.

And this is just the “stuff.” Don’t get me started on

the advice. You picked what name? Don’t co-sleep. It’s fine to give her peanut butter! He has to be swaddled. Give him rice cereal if you want him to sleep through the night. You have to let her cry it out. You can’t give him Tylenol this young. She should be walking by now.

After two babies, I am certainly no expert. Every

day still presents it’s own challenges. (Right now I am battling a tooth that my daughter refuses to pull and a son that loves to go #1 in the potty, but #2…not so much.) But I do believe there are some baby facts that are just tried and true.

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3 I know you just want to be done with pregnancy, but be patient. Healthy babies are worth the wait. (Not going to lie, this one was hard for me.)

Sleep Habits 4 Never disturb a sleeping baby. 5 Put the baby in the crib while she is still awake. This will allow her to get used to falling asleep herself.

6 I know it’s hard, but sleepless nights won’t last forever. Your baby will start sleeping for longer stretches of time.

Tears, Tears, Tears 7 Don't get the impression

that a baby's crying is an applause meter in reverse. He's not judging your motherly abilities — he's just crying.

8 You will find the right soothing technique for your baby. For mine, it was patting their bottoms. Try whispering, funny faces – my favorite episode of “Friends” was when Ross and Rachel realized their

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daughter was soothed by the song, “Baby Got Back.”

16 Discuss parenting problems with your spouse, and

You’ll figure it out.

reach decisions jointly. When you can't agree, try both

Shop Smart 9 If your child has a favorite blanket or stuffed animal,

ways and see what works best for your baby.

avoid a disaster by getting a duplicate, then swap the two

17 Go on out-of-the-ordinary dates, like a concert or

occasionally so they look and smell similar.

hike, as often as you can, rather than heading out for hohum dinners every week. A healthy marriage is the best

10 For a baby, things that are not toys are often more fun

thing for your child.

than actual toys. Tupperware!

11 If you don’t have the budget, do not spend a lot on bedding or gadgets. In the end, those things don’t really matter as much as a happy, healthy baby.

Enjoy being a Mom 18 Take a smartphone time-out. If you pause in the doc's waiting room long enough, you might meet another mom who would love some adult conversation. Get her digits!

Meal Time 12 Breastfeeding for even a few weeks is better than not breastfeeding at all. But don’t beat yourself up if it doesn’t work for you. A fed baby is best.

13 No bribing, coaxing, promising, or pleading should ever be used at mealtime.

19 Set a good example. A physically fit mother who enjoys being active will communicate her enthusiasm and zest for life to her children.

20 Forget about being a "perfect parent." There is no such thing, and working to appear as one requires so

14 If you find yourself planning meals around the baby,

much effort that there's not much energy left for you

you are missing the whole point. He should join you, not

to spend being a loving parent, which has to be the top

you him.

priority.

Mom AND Dad 15 Take turns getting up with the baby, giving baths, and handling the fussy hour. This way one partner doesn't

Ashley Sorce is the staff writer for Tanner Publishing Co. and editor of Owensboro Parent. She enjoys everyday adventures with daughter Avery (7), and son, Reed (3).

become resentful of the other.

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Miracles Do Happen { by: lyndi mauk }

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PHOTOS BY LB PHOTOGRAPHY

ou’ve said, “I Do.” You’re happily married to the love of

timing to be right.” Therefore, they tried on their own for three

your life. You have amazing jobs, you’ve taken trips and

months with the medications.

now you are ready to settle down and start a family. You’re

The first month, the medicine worked, but it didn’t happen.

both ready, and the timing is perfect. If only it were that easy

The second month, the medicine didn’t work at all so Dr.

for every couple.

Gentry suggested they add an injection of a follicle stimulating

hormone, which was more aggressive. It was January 2018 when

Jason and Tara Barnes met on July 16, 2011 through Jason’s

cousin, Ashley. She introduced the two, and they immediately

they decided to go in to have the IUI done.

hit it off. They married in May of 2014 at Audubon State Park.

“I probably would have started trying (to become pregnant)

and they would give me injections to induce ovulation,” she

right away, but at the time in the job I was in, I knew I would be

explained. Even with an IUI though, there is no guarantee it

switching jobs and had went back to school and just knew the

will work. However, Jason and Tara were blessed because the

timing wasn’t right,” Tara said.

IUI worked the first time. It was the combination of everything

Dr. Gentry suggested working together, and Baby Barnes was

Jason is a Police Officer with the Madisonville Police

Department in Hopkins County. Tara is a Registered Nurse in the NICU at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. Before starting at Methodist as an RN three years ago, Tara worked three years

“I would take the medication, it would mature my follicle

due September 2018.

Facing Infertility While Working in the NICU

at a Henderson clinic as an LPN while going back to school to

become an RN.

shift varies. “Most hospitals do mother-baby where one nurse

God’s Timing, Not Ours: When Their Journey Began

Tara works night shift at Methodist Hospital, but each

has mom and baby together. We don’t do that. We do nurseryNICU. One day I could be in the NICU, and the next in the

Once Tara finished school and received her dream job of

nursery. So, if I am in the nursery we will go to deliveries and

becoming a NICU nurse at Methodist, they knew they were in a

take care of baby after delivery and take care of all the babies

place where they would like to start trying to have a baby. They

that have been delivered until they are discharged. In NICU,

started trying Fall 2016 and tried all of 2017. “We tried, and it

we will go to the premature deliveries and take care of those

just wasn’t working. It was negative test after negative test,”

babies. It really varies from day-to-day. For the most part, I am

Tara explained.

usually in NICU.”

Dr. Rashidian, at Methodist Hospital, is Tara’s OB-

Tara is blessed to work with amazing co-workers. The girls

GYN. After months of trying, Tara decided to talk to him.

she works with knew the struggle she and Jason were facing

She explained to him how she would take ovulation tests and

when they started trying to grow their family. “It was kind of

sometimes it would show she was ovulating and other times not.

hard to keep from them, but we are close because we spend long

He ordered bloodwork to be done, which all came back fine.

shifts together. About three months before we got pregnant, two

They continued trying and were ordered to have an ultrasound

of them got pregnant. I was so happy for them, but it hurt,”

scheduled. They found out her eggs wouldn’t mature on their

she explained. However, it turned into a blessing because Tara

own. They were there, but wouldn’t get big enough to form

found out she was expecting a few months later, and they were

anything. That’s when Dr. Rashidian suggested they go see Dr.

all able to go through their pregnancies together.

Gentry with Advanced Fertility Group in the Fall of 2017.

Jason explained how Dr. Gentry initially wanted him to

Caitlynn Henderson, were among the group of girls she shared

take some vitamins to see if it would help their situation. The

her journey with during those trying months of infertility.

couple was dealing with multiple factors between the two of

Lauren said, “Being the God-fearing woman she is, Tara knew

them, and the combination of those problems wasn’t working

that she would have to lean on the Lord for her strength during

in their favor for them to conceive.

this time. Throughout this whole process, Tara always provided

Two of Tara’s co-workers and friends, Lauren Suggs and

Dr. Gentry also suggested they try an IUI (intrauterine

the best care to her patients and their families. She continued

insemination) and oral medication together. “I really wanted it

to share in their joy, love, and laughter of one of life’s greatest

to happen on our own,” explained Tara. “It wasn’t my first go-

moments of bringing a baby into this world. What a blessing

to. I didn’t want to just jump in to make it work. I wanted the

it was the day she found out she was going to be a mommy.

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Tara Barnes, an RN working in the Methodist Hospital NICU, cares for little Journi Pendle, 2 days old, Friday evening, February 8, 2019. Photo by Darrin Phegley.

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After months and months of praying, our prayers were finally answered. Everyone was so excited for our sweet work sister and her husband, Jason.”

Both Lauren and Caitlynn knew when Tara had found out if

the procedure had worked. Caitlynn explained how she just looked at Tara, and her expression said it all. They all started crying tears of joy together. Caitlynn never felt like Tara showed her struggle either. She said, “She was very open and eager to answer questions. Even though she might have felt discouraged, her faith never wavered. Her patient care never changed. It made her want to take care of those babies like her own even more. It takes a lot as a NICU nurse, and I think her being able to help other people was a drive.”

Tara explained how in the NICU, they always have withdrawn

babies. It was extremely difficult for her because she was asking daily, “Why me,” yet there were women who came into the hospital year after year delivering babies who were suffering from withdrawal. It completely broke her heart to see what these babies were going through. She always feels drawn to these babies, and she just prays when they go home, they have a safe and healthy life.

“This is my dream job. I was super excited when I finally got

the job, and then it wasn’t long after I started my job we started trying. It was super hard going to work every day and taking care of what you want. I’m constantly surrounded by babies. They’re my

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life. I go to work, I take care of them. I come home. I just wish

whose to say this isn’t the path they are meant to take to allow the

I could have one. That’s all I thought about 24/7. It wears you

doctors to help them. “The way he explained it really helped me.

down after a while,” Tara stated. Tara also explained how when

It felt like a weight off my shoulders. We wanted to be as faithful

you are taking care of these precious babies, you get to know their

as we could be. We wanted to do things His way,” he said.

parents. She knew they never meant anything by it, but so many

would always ask, “Do you have any kids?” She would put on a

The doctor was confident it was going to happen. They were

smile and say, “Maybe soon.” Underneath that smile though, it

playing KLOVE, a Christian radio station, in their exam room

was crushing her inside.

and scripture was on the walls. It helped her remain calm and

Finding Strength and Keeping Faith

It was hard on Jason watching his wife struggle, too. The

journey was hard on him as well, but it was out of his control and

Tara said she felt peace when they arrived for the procedure.

hopeful they were going to receive their little miracle.

Advice to Those Currently Facing Infertility

For those going through infertility, “Just dig into the Word

there was nothing he could do but pray. Tara had many moments

and try to have faith. It’s hard when people say that to you. For a

where she would just break down into tears. “That was the lowest

long time, I kept it to myself. It really helped me once I was more

point I’ve ever been in. You try to have faith knowing it’s going to

open, not only for prayer support but just felt better getting it off

work out, but it’s hard. You think to yourself it’s going to happen

my chest,” she said. She also suggests scrapbooking, journaling

but then what if it doesn’t?”

and reading books.

Jason explained how they had a wonderful support system.

“You’ve got to have a support system,” Jason said. They had

They are close with their pastors and were able to talk to them

so many supporting them whether it was family, friends or church

many times. “We had people praying, or words given to us. Of

members. The continuous prayers and words of encouragement

course, God’s timing is His timing. It’s never our timing,” he

kept them hopeful for their precious baby boy, Bryce Allen

explained.

Barnes, who entered this world on September 10, 2018, and what

a miracle and blessing he has been since his sweet arrival!

Jason and Tara were very torn at first on whether to go to a

fertility clinic. Jason said, “I kind of felt like I was betraying God by saying you’re not doing it, so we are going to take it into our own hands and go see a fertility specialist.” One of their pastors was able to help them through this decision. He explained to

Lyndi Mauk, editor of Henderson Family Magazine, was born and raised in the Bluegrass State. She is grateful to be going through life alongside her husband and best friend, Brandon, and being a mother to their little girl.

Jason that God has given the talents to doctors and nurses, and

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Baker Family Chiropractic PAID ADVERTORIAL

How d o I know if my child needs to see a Chiropractor? As parents we are faced with the responsibility of ensuring that our kids can function to their maximum capacity. But sometimes it can be confusing or difficult to recognize the signs of dysfunction that may be interfering with our child’s health. The role of the pediatric chiropractor is to identify that dysfunction, remove the interference, and allow your child’s body to heal and grow in the best way possible. There are several signs that you can look for with your own kids to determine if they need to schedule a visit with their chiropractor. Start by looking at your child’s posture. Does their head tilt to one side? Does one shoulder look higher than the other? Does one foot rotate out or is one hip higher? If so, these are visible indicators that they need to see a chiropractor. Other symptoms to evaluate include difficulty sleeping, hyper

activity, constipation or diarrhea, breast feeding or latch issues, reflux or digestive issues, frequent respiratory or sinus problems, chronic ear infections, and recurring sports injuries. It is never to soon to start chiropractic care and I have adjusted babies just a few hours old. The process of birth can be traumatic to an infant and create interference with the rapidly developing nervous system. I utilize a gentle technique that is very soothing to babies and is applied while parents are holding their infant. Older kids, especially those involved in sports, find that regular adjustments help them perform at their very best in school and in competition. Chiropractic provides a safe, natural care option to encourage optimal growth and development for children of all ages. For more information or to find a pediatric chiropractor check out www.icpa4kids.org.

About the Author: Dr. Kate Baker is a chiropractor who focuses on pediatric wellness, pregnancy care and women’s issues. She practices with her husband who is also a chiropractor and they have an office in Henderson and in Union County. Along with serving in various community organizations, she is the mother to two daughters age six and three. To contact Dr. Kate please call either 270-212-0388 or 270-333-4641.

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Track medication doses by placing a post-it on the container to document each dose given. This is especially helpful if more than one caregiver is administering the medication. It is also helpful when alternating between two different fever reducers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Add the poison control number to your mobile phone contacts. If you need to call urgently, it is easier to locate in your contacts list than on the web. By the way, the number is 800-222-1222. Practice swallowing candy like M&Ms to teach your child how to take medication in pill form. It is less intimidating than medicine, but be sure your child knows that medicine is not candy. Remember to always keep mediations out of reach of children. Give liquid medicine to infants through a bottle nipple. Allow them to suck on it like a pacifier and drop the medication into the open end. This is especially useful for newborns and young infants who may choke on a large volume of fluid administered from a syringe.

îDr. Momï PARENTING HACKS from

{ by: Shanna McGinnis, MD, FAAP }

Parenting ain’t easy. I know that’s bad grammar, but it is true. I have had the pleasure of parenting for nearly 10 years and there are new challenges around every corner. Thankfully, I have discovered some great hacks to make the job easier. Some are my original ideas, a few are from Pinterest and others were shared with me by the parents of my patients. In no particular order, here they are. 46 HENDERSON FAMILY

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Make a homemade heating pad by placing dry rice or beans into a sock and microwaving for 30 second intervals until warm. Be sure to check the temperature before using to avoid burns. A bag of frozen peas or corn make a great cold pack. In general, ice is recommended for acute injuries and swelling while heat is for better for muscle aches and stiffness. We started “project pack your own lunch” at our house this school year. It is a great way to teach kids responsibility and how to create a balanced meal. We placed a cheat sheet on the refrigerator to provide some guidance. They are to choose one item from each of the following categories for their lunch each school day: fruit, vegetable, protein, carbs, and sweets. There are examples of foods under each category that meet the qualifications. The kids were quite creative with the vegetable category, adding things like pickles and salsa as options. Yogurt is a protein-rich snack with a probiotic effect for kids taking antibiotics. Freeze homemade baby food in ice cube trays, then HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

store in large zipper top bags for later use. Honey is a great cough suppressant that tastes great and most households usually have on hand. Keep a “puke kit” in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Our kit includes plastic grocery bags, old towels, and disinfectant wipes. Trust me, you will not regret being prepared. Gargle warm salt water to alleviate sore or scratchy throat symptoms. Stir one teaspoon of table salt in one cup of water until dissolved. Call your doctor if the symptoms are persistent or there is a concurrent fever. Glue magnets onto the sides of plastic cups and place them on the refrigerator next to your water dispenser. Even if you don’t have a water dispenser on your refrigerator, having designated water cups in plain sight will remind your kids to drink more water. When they finish, they replace them on the refrigerator for later use. The added bonus: less dishes to wash. If bedtime is a struggle, find a kid-friendly guided sleep meditation on YouTube. When my kids were a little younger, they seemed to get really stirred up around bedtime, a condition I

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like to call “night crazy.” We would wind down with a brief sleep meditation. It was especially useful for nights when reading the same story (again) seemed too daunting. Set a timer for tasks where kids become distracted or rush like brushing teeth, getting dressed, reading time or music practice. Timers are equally beneficial for performing chores. Sometimes we race against the clock to see who can finish their work first. Speaking of chores, find an age-appropriate chore list online and require your kids to complete them on a daily or weekly basis. I have learned that kids are usually capable of doing much more than they are required. I have also learned that establishing a simple chore routine at a young age makes it easier to layer more chores on later. Hopefully these tips and tricks will make your parenting journey a little bit easier and a lot more enjoyable. As always, call your doctor if you have any specific questions or concerns. HF

Dr. Shanna McGinnis board-certified pediatrician with Owensboro Health Pediatrics. She is also the mother of 3 children.

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Easter Crafts to jumpstart the spring season { by: ashley sorce }

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Lamb WHAT YOU NEED:

DIRECTIONS:

›› cotton swabs

Cut oval out of white paper. Cut

›› white glue

tips of cotton swabs off and

›› fine tip magic marker ›› pink pencil or crayon ›› scissors

glue to paper in circular pattern. Cut circle out of paper and glue more cotton swab tips for

›› white paper ›› 2 clothes pins

hair and ears. Draw face. Glue

›› ribbon (make it a bow tie if

clothes pins to back of paper

you have a boy!)

for legs. Glue bow.

Bunny WHAT YOU NEED:

DIRECTIONS:

›› sucker

Slide styrofoam ball onto stick

›› pipe cleaner

of sucker. Glue eyes and pom

›› styrofoam ball (about $3 for pack of 10 at Hobby Lobby) ›› wiggly eyes

poms on for nose, hands and tail. Glue pipe cleaners on for

›› pom poms

ears. Cut heart shape out of felt

›› felt

and glue to bottom of sucker

›› glue

for feet.

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Chick WHAT YOU NEED: ›› toilet paper roll ›› card stock ›› tissue paper ›› curling ribbon (optional) ›› wiggly eyes ›› craft paper ›› glue ›› scissors DIRECTIONS: Cover toilet paper roll in card stock. stuff with tissue paper and curling ribbon. Glue eyes and beak made of card stock to roll. Crumple craft paper to make nest. (Tip: fasten nest with paper clips that can be hidden.)

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Celebrate with

fun treats!

{ photos and recipes by jamie alexander }

EARTH DAY IS MONDAY, APRIL 22

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Earth Day

Dirt Cups This classic treat is perfect for Earth Day! Teach kids about the layers of soil and importance of worms while they help you make this yummy confection. Skip the plastic cups and teach about conservation by using more eco-friendly containers!

INGREDIENTS: ›› 1 (3.9 oz) pkg chocolate instant pudding mix ›› 2 cups milk ›› 8 oz. cool whip ›› 1 pkg Oreo cookies ›› gummy worms to decorate DIRECTIONS: ›› Crush the Oreos in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin. Set aside. ›› In a mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. ›› Fold the cool whip and approximately 1/4 of the Oreo crumbles into the pudding. ›› Layer cookie crumbles and pudding mix into small glasses. ›› Chill 1 hour. Top with gummy worms before serving.

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No Bake

Bird Nests

INGREDIENTS:

›› Pour the mixture into a

›› 1 (12 oz) bag chow mein

bowl with the chow mein

noodles

noodles. Slowly stir together

›› 1/4 cup peanut butter

to cover the noodles

›› 2 cups chocolate chips ›› candy-coated chocolate

This is a wonderful treat to prepare for

eggs for decorating

the Easter Bunny's arrival! With just a few ingredients and no time in the oven, these nests can be made even by the smallest of hands (if you don't mind some mess). Makes 20 nests.

completely. ›› Spoon the noodle mixture onto parchment paper and

DIRECTIONS:

shape each one into a nest.

›› In a small sauce pan, melt chocolate chips and peanut

›› Top with candy eggs and

butter together on low until

let cool until hardened (about

smooth. Stir continuously.

30 minutes).

EASTER IS SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Jamie Alexander is a nationally-published portrait and commercial photographer, Tanner Publishing Co. staff photographer, and owner of JAA Studios. She is also a recipe developer and blogger for “Lavender and Lenses” - a blog focused on healthy recipes and international travel. Follow her culinary instagram @lavenderandlenses

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say what? Our readers asked their kids the following question:

Where does the Easter Bunny live? “In a garden full of carrots!”

“In an Easter eg g, he shrinks.”

- Braelyn, age 6

“In a hole in Evansville.”

- Brooklyn, age 7

- Ada, age 7

“He lives underground at the North Pole with ere “Somewh Santa.” where it - Aiden, age 4 seems like spring all the time... “In the California, Easter town be?” may in his Easter 10 age - Abigail, house.” - Athena, age 4

“In the countr y in a huge Easter egg shaped house.” - Macy, age 8

“At Rural King.” - Abbe, age 9

“Don’t you know? A big chocolate burrow!” - LillyBelle, age 4

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Instant Pot = A Instant Chef { by: angela mayfield }

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while ago a friend told me of this kitchen tool called an Instant Pot. I remember thinking insta what? Supposedly it could make any kitchen-challenged individual a self-proclaimed chef well...instantly. As it's a modernized pressure cooker, the instant pot has the ability to cook all the food in one pot and consolidate the dreaded dirty dishes that come along with cooking to one pot. Easy clean up you say? I was in. The true test came to taste. Would my husband, who does 99 percent of the cooking in our household (I cringe thinking my 7th-grade home-economics teacher may be

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reading this) find the quality desirable? And better yet... would my children eat it? The answer was simple, yes and yes. With a few recipe searches on Pinterest and some YouTube tutorials to get started, I was planning meals and excited to finally feel confident in cooking for my family. With a puzzled look on his face, my 3-year-old demolished dinner and questioned: "Did Mom really cook this?" My family knows me well, what can I say. So why did I wait so long to try out this kitchen gadget that many call an overnight sensation? If I have to be honest the whole pressure cooker thing completely freaked me out. My mommy-worry-wort-syndrome went to envisioning the top blowing off, third-degree burns and one huge mess splattered all over the walls and ceiling. The reality, however, was different. Sure it's a pressure cooker and proper safety needs to be adhered too. It, however, has many features in place to not only seal the lid, but a slow release valve to lessen the worry of over reactors such as myself. From mashed potatoes, roast that melts in your mouth, fall-off-the-bone chicken and even the basics like perfect hard boiled eggs, there are options for everyone. Online you will find groups sharing Instant Pot recipes of specific interest such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dessert lovers and more. According to business insider, over the 36-hour

Instant Pot INGREDIENTS: ›› 1 lb uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces ›› 8 oz noodles of your choice ›› 2 cups chicken broth ›› 2 Tbsp butter ›› 1/2 tsp garlic powder ›› 4 oz cream cheese ›› 3/4 cup milk ›› 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ›› 1 (8 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed, drained and chopped ›› 1/4 tsp kosher salt ›› 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper ›› 1 tsp dried basil ›› 2-3 cup baby spinach

Prime Day event in 2018, prime members bought a whopping 300,000 Instant Pots. Wow! After gaining much popularity, the pressure cooker brands are endless too. They are found in almost all major retailers, some name brand and some knockoffs but one thing they have in common, the results speak for themselves. Speaking of results, let's compare some cooking times. As busy parents our time is invaluable. Traditionally, a roast would take several hours in a slow cooker (that is if I remembered to thaw and start it), compared to less than an hour in a pressure cooker. And pasta that normally would take 30 minutes of patiently waiting after a long day? Just 4-6 minutes! So as you’re making dinner tonight with multiple dirty pans, worrying if something is going to burn as the kids run wild in the house, do yourself a favor and check it out. Dump in your ingredients, press start and enjoy your time multitasking as your family dinner cooks. It may just make your life easier and the added benefits of dinner around the table as a family is a much-added blessing. HF

Angela Mayfield is the marketing manager for South Western Communications. She and husband Daniel have two sons, ages 3 and 1. They live an active lifestyle and love children’s museums.

Tuscan Chicken Pasta DIRECTIONS: ›› Add the chicken, noodles, broth,

pressure is released, remove the lid safely.

and butter to the Instant Pot. Try to cover the noodles as much as possible with the liquid. Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to “sealing.” Set the manual pressure cook button to 3 minutes. ›› When the timer beeps let the pot sit for 5 more minutes (the display will start counting up). Move the valve to

›› Turn the pot to the saute function. Stir in the garlic powder, cream cheese, and milk. There will seem to be a lot of liquid in the pot but don’t worry. Once the cream cheese is melted add in the Parmesan and stir until melted. Add in the sundried tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and finally the spinach. Stir until the spinach is cooked down.

“venting.” If foam starts coming out move it back to sealing and wait a few minutes to try again. Once all the

›› Scoop the pasta onto plates and serve.

Original recipe can be found here: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/instant-pot-tuscan-chicken-pasta/

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spring break Spring Break for many Henderson families means a week at the beach, but for a lot of us, that just isn’t possible. Whether it be the cost, work obligations, or simply the stress of a family vacation, a beach trip just isn’t in the near future. Don’t worry, there are plenty of activities for your family to do closer to home. Here are just some of our ideas.

Audubon State Park’s WILD Wednesday & Eggstravaganza

Stop in for some mid-week Spring Break fun on Wednesday, April 3 at 10am for WILD Wednesday. The naturalist at Audubon will introduce you to the park’s amphibious critters, their local frogs and toads. Each participant will create and take-home a “frog” craft. This event is most appropriate for ages 5-12. The cost will be $2. Then finish spring break off right on Saturday, April 6, for their annual Eggstravaganza from 10:30-11:45am. This event is for ages 3-8. Children will enjoy creating and painting their very own bunny to take home. Real bunnies will be there, too. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $5. Parents must accompany children at both events.

2 DISNEY ON ICE FEATURING FROZEN AT THE FORD CENTER

One of Disney’s most popular films is coming to the ice starting Thursday, April 4-Sunday, April 7. This is the perfect opportunity for a fun, family-friendly outing while kids are out of school, especially since some of the shows don’t start until 7pm. There will be a total of 7 performances held over this four-day period. Opening night, you can find ticket prices as low as $12 with other performances starting at $15. You don’t want to miss it. 58 HENDERSON FAMILY

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Discovery Center in Murfreesboro, TN

Who says your kids must take a break from learning when they are out of school? The Discovery Center is a hands-on learning atmosphere for children of all ages. There are permanent exhibits offered including the creation station, the five senses, the shadow room, farmer’s market and more. There are also a variety of programs offered throughout the week such as crafts and cooking.

5 Owensboro Thoroughbreds Basketball Games

Head over to the Owensboro Sportscenter for a family night out cheering on Owensboro’s very own professional basketball team. Games will be held on Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3 against the Kansas City Tornadoes and Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 against the Tampa Titans. All games begin at 7pm.

Paw Patrol Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Your little Paw Patrol fan will love this new exhibit that just opened on February 23 and will be open through July 28. Children will have the opportunity to play pretend as they help their favorite pups overcome obstacles while also using handson interactives to build self-confidence, problem-solving and critical thinking. Exhibits include Adventure Bay, Jake’s Mountain and the jungle. This is the perfect trip for your little spring breakers.

SUPERHEROS AND PRINCESSES AT GATTITOWN EVANSVILLE

Who doesn’t love to dress up as their favorite superhero or princess? Head on over the bridge on Friday, April 5 for some GattiTown fun. Wear your favorite superhero or princess costume, or your favorite t-shirt with the character on it, and get FREE $10 in game play with the purchase of $10 in game play. This is a limited time offer. This event will take place the first Friday of each month and is for kids 14 and under. Everyone entering GattiTown must purchase a buffet. HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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the

kids eat free list

Sunday Tumbleweed 1 free kids meal for every adult entree

Monday Rookies Sports Bar & Grill Kids under 8 eat free 4-10pm Grandy’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase

Tuesday

Pizza Hut 1 free kids meal per adult entree (buffet only)

Thursday Captain D’s 2 free kids meals with adult meal purchase. Kids drinks are .99.

Saturday Tacoholics 1 free kids meal per adult entree

Ongoing

Golden Corral Ages 4-12 $1.99 5-9pm Ages 3 and under eat free

Brown Bag Burgers 1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 adult meals—breakfast, lunch, or supper.

Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10pm. Kids drinks are .99.

Shoney’s Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99.

Fazoli’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8pm

Wendy’s $1.99 kids meals after 4pm promotion certain times of the year. Call for details.

*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to ensure their participation. Restaurants, please contact lyndi@tannerpublishing.com with additions or corrections.

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Informing Hendersonians about fun, local events is a priority for Henderson Family Magazine. Our magazine compiles events with help from the community calendar found at several online locations, including the City of Henderson and the Henderson County Tourist Commission’s websites. Want to include your event? Visit hendersonky.org/event or email lyndi@tannerpublishing.com

Ĩ ONGOING EVENTS

FREE BLOCK PARTY

Mondays @ 4-5pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Take your imagination for fun, creative building activities with Legos, Duplo blocks, Tinkertoys, Lincoln Logs, and anything else the library can find to build. This is for ages 3-11. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE READ, SING, AND PLAY

Mondays @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Reading, singing, and playing are three of the best early literacy practices for young children. The library offers an evening of fun stories, songs, crafts, and playtime for the entire family. This is for ages 2 and up. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Being a mom is not easy! Join other mommas to relax and relate. Bring your children along, as there will be supervised playtime offered. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GAME ON! Tuesdays @ 4-6pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. If you’re a teen and love video games, this club is for you. The library has the best gaming consoles and a great selection of classic and new games. Drop in after school to relax, snack, and challenge your opponents. Parent consent form required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE TODDLER TALES

FREE MINECRAFT Thursdays @ 4-5pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Did you know Minecraft is at the library? Registration is required, and space is limited. This is for ages 7-11. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Wednesdays @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Toddlers are little people in a big world, constantly learning and developing. Take your toddler to participate in this fast-paced storytime, with puppets, flannel boards, music, and movement, followed by playtime in activity centers. This is for ages 0-3. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE GIRLS WHO CODE Wednesdays @ 4-5:30 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Calling all middle school girls! Join this club to learn programming languages, and how to program, edit, and share code, all in just 15 weeks. Registration required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE LIL’ EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL

STORYTIME AND MORE! Thursdays @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing is what a Lil’ Explorer does! Each week we will explore various themes while we travel through stories. This is for ages 3-5. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE MOM’S BUNCH

Tuesdays in March @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St.

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craft and take it home. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE CREATIVE WRITING Thursdays, April 4 & April 18 and May 2 & May 16 @ 4:30-6pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Explore creative writing such as fiction, poetry, etc. All skill levels are invited. You may participate in writing prompts and sharing and critiquing personal work. Bring your own materials, but no personal work over 5 pages. Contact: Laura Osterfeld losterfeld@hcpl.org FREE “MARCH MADNESS” EXHIBIT Daily, March - April 7 @ 10am-4pm John James Audubon Museum 3100 US-41 The 2019 exhibit will display over 70 pieces of extraordinary original artwork by tri-state artist. Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

FREE TEEN THURSDAYS Thursdays @ 4-5:30 pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Hang out after school and join book club discussions, play games, get creative and learn science & technology. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE MAKE-N-TAKE SATURDAYS Saturdays @ All Day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Do your kids love to be crafty? The Children’s Department offers a fun atmosphere to make a

DAY-TO-DAY EVENTS

FREE MONDAY MOVIE Monday, March 18 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. The library is showing a newly released movie on a big screen. No registration is required. Seating is limited. Doors will open at 12:45pm. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE TOM TALKS TURKEY Monday, March 18 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Join Tom Jake as he takes you on a leisurely, virtual tour of the Raymond Graf sculptures that make up the collection from the comfort of the library’s beautiful 1904 rotunda. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY Thursday, March 21 @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Coloring isn’t just for kids. Go every third

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Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Take your own supplies or use the libraries. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 ADULT ARTIST RETREATS Friday, March 22 @ 9am-3pm John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 This is a monthly Adult Artist Retreat. All beginning to advanced artists are invited to attend to network ideas and creativity. Bring your own artwork and supplies. Cost: $15. Upcoming Retreats: April 12th @ May 10th. Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247 FREE CELEBRATING AMERICAN CROSSWORD

PUZZLES WEEK Monday, March 22-March 24 @ All-Day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. If you enjoy working crossword puzzles, you’re going to enjoy visiting the library during this week because there will be different levels of them available in the library to celebrate. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 INCREDIBLE INKS WORKSHOP Saturday, March 23 @ 10-2:30pm John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 All Artists from beginning to advanced are invited to attend this workshop by Lynn Buckman. Take a sack lunch and a drink for a short lunch break. Registration is required. Supply list is also available. Cost: $45 Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247 FREE CLEANING OUT THE CRAFT SUPPLY

CABINET Saturday, March 23 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Adults are invited to come and bring their creativity to design their own unique masterpiece. Supplies are on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE USING THE INTERNET

Monday, March 25 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Want to apply for a job, check your bank statement, play a game, or log on to Facebook but don’t know how to navigate the internet? The library is offering this class to help you learn your way around the internet and tips for making successful searches. Attendees should be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 62 HENDERSON FAMILY

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FREE WII FOR ADULTS Tuesday, March 26 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Adults are invited to go by for a fun time playing electronic Wii games such as bowling and tennis. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE OPERA Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30 @ 7-9pm Preston Arts Center 2660 US-60 University of Evansville’s Opera Department will be performing Motzart’s Cosi Fan Tutte. Contact: 270-831-9800

WILD WEDNESDAY – FROGS APLENTY Wednesday, March 27 @ 10-11am John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 Audubon’s naturalist will introduce you to the frog and toad life in the park. You’ll have an up-close view of these fascinating creatures and get to join in the froggy chorus. Each participant will create and take home a “frog” craft. Most appropriate for ages 5-12. Parents must accompany children. Cost: $2 for all attendees. Contact: Lisa Hoffman 270-826-2247

FREE WINDOWS 10 Monday, April 1 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Librbary 101 S. Main St. This class will help you become more familiar with navigating the start menu, personalizing Windows, working with the desktop, files and folders, as well as, accessing the Internet using Microsoft Edge. There are a limited number of spots, so reserve your seat today. Feel free to bring your own device. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE TEEN LASER TAG

Friday, March 22 @ After-Hours Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Head to the library after-hours for laser tag and pizza. This is for grades 6-12. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 WILD WEDNESDAY – FROGS APLENTY Wednesday, March 27 @ 10am John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41 Stop in for some mid-week Spring Break fun! The naturalist at Audubob will introduce you to the park’s amphibious critters, our local frogs and toads.! Each participant will create and take-home a “frog” craft. Most appropriate for ages 5-12. Parents must accompany children. Cost: $2/person Contact: Lisa Hoffman at (270) 826-2247 FREE NOONTIME BOARD GAMES AND CARDS WITH OLDER ADULTS Thursday, March 28 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Drop by for an hour of afternoon fun playing board games and cards with other adults. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GET YOUR CRAFT ON Thursday, March 28 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

WILD WEDNESDAY – FROGS APLENTY Wednesday, April 3 @ 10am John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41 Stop in for some mid-week Spring Break fun! The naturalist at Audubon will introduce you to the park’s amphibious critters, our local frogs and toads.! Each participant will create and take-home a “frog” craft. Most appropriate for ages 5-12. Parents must accompany children. Cost: $2/person Contact: Lisa Hoffman at (270) 826-2247 FREE DRAGONS AND UNICORNS PARTY Wednesday, April 3 @ 2-4pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Kids of all ages are invited as the library celebrates two favorite mythical characters! Create a dragon’s egg or decorate a unicorn mask. Discover your dragon name and unicorn name using the first letter of your name and the month you were born. Enjoy a treat, fun games and maybe even a story. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE SAVING TO A FLASH DRIVE

Friday, April 5 @ 9:30-11:30am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Not sure how to use a USB flash drive? It is easy to connect, save, and safely disconnect a flash drive. Bring your own USB so you can practice. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH

Friday, April 5 @ 12pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch? It is a roundtable discussion time for genealogists HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy. Feel free to bring your lunch or just yourself and join us as we learn more about this interesting subject. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE BINGO @ THE LIBRARY Thursdays, April 11 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson Count Public Library 101 S. Main St. Is BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at the library where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, “BINGO!” Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE COMPUTER BASIC

Monday, April 8 @ 2-3:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Since your kids are in school, why not spend some time on yourself? Go to the library for “hands on” computer basics training. This class is for beginners and anyone who wants to brush up on their computer skills. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE TRIVIA @ THE LIBRARY Thursday, April 11 @ 5:30-7:15pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Come on your own or with a ready-made team and test your trivia knowledge. Compete against others or just sit back and enjoy learning things you didn’t know about the holiday. An evening of fun can be yours by registering and attending! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE BEYOND THE BOOK

Monday, April 8 @ 6pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Participate in an evening discussing a selected book from your local library. Please contact for more details. Contact: Laura Osterfeld losterfeld@hcpl.org

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ADULT ARTIST RETREATS Friday, April 12 @ 9am-3pm John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 All beginning to advanced artists are invited for this monthly retreat. Please bring your own artwork and supplies, as they will network techniques, workshops, exhibits and other

artist opportunities. A guest speaker will join on occasion. Cost: $15 Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247 FREE GENEALOGY SPRING FLING DAY 1 Friday, April 12 @ 5:15-9pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Enjoy extended computer time on genealogy databases, including Ancestry Library and share genealogy tips and tricks with others during this after-hours event. Participants will have exclusive use of the library’s computers, microfilm, and genealogy collection. Bring your own laptop, if you prefer. Library staff will be available to provide assistance. Lockin participants must arrive at the library by 5:15pm. Registration is required. Snack will be provided. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GENEALOGY SPRING FLING DAY 2WEBINAR FESTIVAL Saturday, April 13 @ 9:15am-4:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Take a day to watch and discuss webinars on various topics dealing with genealogy. Drop by for one or more of the following: 9:15 How to Pass Your Ancestors’ Legacy to Your

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Grandchildren 45 minutes; 10:15 - Tips for Taking the Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner to Your Family Gatherings 1½ hours; 1:00 - U.S. Census Research, Techniques and Strategies 1 hour; 2:15 - Introduction to the Use of Autosomal DNA Testing 1 hour; 3:30 - Advanced Autosomal DNA Techniques used in Genetic Genealogy 1 hour. Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE MONDAY MOVIE Mondays, April 15 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library Have you heard the news? The library is showing a free newly released movie on a big screen. No registration is required but seating is limited. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE WILDFLOWER EXTRAVAGANZA & OHIO

PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Friday, April 19 @ 3-5pm Independence Bank - Liberty SQ 76 South Green Street Don’t miss your chance to have your picture made with the Easter Bunny this year. Contact: 270-830-0122

VALLEY BIRDING FESTIVAL SPRING EVENT Saturday, April 13 @ All-Day John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41 Two of John James Audubon State Park’s most popular and long-running programs are teaming up for a combined Spring event. Join in on leisurely hikes. A naturalist will share traditional Native American and early American uses and folklore about the plants. There will be hikes led by birding experts, presentations, live birds of prey, silent auction, family fun birding activities and crafts, citizen-science opportunities through hands-on bird banding and more. Contact: Lisa Hoffman at 270- 826-2247

FREE TEEN HOMESCHOOL MEETUP Wednesday April 17 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Homeschool teens, go every month for a fun different activity. There will be snacks, drinks, and new friends. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE SING-ALONG WITH AMAZON ALEXA

Saturday April 13 @ 9am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. This test is open to students in 7th-12th grade. Participants will get an answer key immediately following the test and will be allowed to take home all materials in order to study and go over results. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Thursday, April 18 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Do you remember “Sing-along with Mitch?” Come join us for Sing-along with Amazon Alexa. If you enjoy music, you will have a good time belting out a song or two (or more) with your friends. Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE TEEN CANVAS PAINTING Saturday, April 13 @ 2-4pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Learn some basic painting techniques in an afternoon! You will be taught step-by-step and will leave with a unique piece of art. All materials will be provided. Registration required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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THOMPSON SQUARE Saturday, April 13 @ 7:30-10:30pm Preston Arts Center 2660 S Green St. Best known for their #1 hits like “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” and “If I Didn’t Have You,” this country duo will bring these popular songs, plus a fearless new range of sounds and personality. Signature Season Sponsor, Owensboro Health, along with Air Hydro Power, Inc., the Preston Foundation, Eyewitness News WEHT WTVW, 92.5 The Country Station! WBKR, and German American Bank Contact: 270-826-5916

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Thursdays, April 18 @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library Coloring isn’t just for kids. Join us every third Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE EMAIL BASICS

Monday, April 22 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Want to set up an email account? This class will create a web-based email account; show you how to send, forward and reply to an email; and how to attach documents like a resume or photos. Please bring a mobile phone to class so you can confirm your account. Register today to ensure that the class will not be cancelled.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE WII FOR ADULTS Tuesday, April 23 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Adults are invited to come by for a fun time playing electronic Wii games such as bowling and tennis. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE “A FRESH PERSPECTIVE” Reception & Awards: Tuesday, April 23 @ 5-6:30pm Exhibit dates: April 23-July 28 John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41 All artists 18 years of age or older may submit two works of original art, which can be two or three-dimensional. Offering over $2400.00 in awards to this exhibit of the Henderson Society of Art, John James Audubon Museum and cosponsored by OVAL, accepts all mediums with the exception of photography. Audubon Museum Contact: Kim McGrewLiggett 270-826-2247, Society of Art: Iris Gentry, irispaints@hotmail.com

DINING OUT FOR LIFE BENEFITING MATTHEW25 AIDS SERVICES Thursday, April 25 @ All-Day Participating Restaurants Head out with family, friends or co-workers to show your support for Matthew25. 25% of all proceeds will go towards benefiting this organization and those living with HIV/AIDS. Participating restaurants are in Henderson, Owensboro and Evansville. For a complete listing, please visit diningoutforlife.com or Dining Out For Life-Western Kentucky & Southern Indiana on Facebook. Contact: 270-826-0200 FREE NOONTIME BOARD GAMES AND CARDS WITH OTHER ADULTS Thursday, April 25 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Drop in for an hour of afternoon fun playing board games and cards with other adults. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Thursday, April 25 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library! No experience necessary. Bring a friend! Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE TEEN LASER TAG Friday, April 26 @ 5:30-8pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. The library may be closed, but the fun has just begun! Join us after hours for laser tag and pizza. Grades 6-12 only. Registration required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

OVAL KITCHEN TOUR Saturday, April 27 @ 10am-3pm Five kitchens will be featured with a chef in each serving samples. This fundraiser benefits the visual arts, sponsored by the Ohio Valley Art League. There will also be a silent art auction in one of the homes. Cost: $20 Contact: 270-844-2330 FREE BOOK FOLDING Saturday, April 27 @ 12-4pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. How do you make the ordinary into something extraordinary? You will find out in the book folding class! Learn the basics of folding the pages of a book to create an image, and then go a step further to follow and create a cut and fold pattern. This class is free, but please register to reserve your spot! Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE EXCEL BASICS Wednesday, May 1 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Become familiar with Excel spreadsheets by learning to enter data and formulas, create charts, move and copy data, format text, preview and print worksheets, and more. Some knowledge of computers and the mouse would be helpful. Class size is limited, so reserve your seat today. Feel free to bring your own device. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH Friday, May 3 @ 12pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. What is Genealogy Lunch Bunch? It is a roundtable discussion time for genealogists who like to share ideas and discoveries, discuss research problems, and enjoy being with people who share the same interest in genealogy. Feel free to bring your lunch or just yourself and join us as we learn more about this interesting subject. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE INTRODUCTION TO DNA

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Interested in DNA testing? Join us for a basic introduction to DNA and how to decide if it is right for you. Together we will examine the answers to questions like: “Why should I test my DNA?” and “How do I get started with DNA?” Participants who attend the entire class will be entered into a drawing for an Ancestry DNA kit. Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Saturday, May 4 @ All-Day Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Free Comic Book Day is hitting the library! All day, while supplies last, pick up a free comic book and enter for a chance to wins some cool prizes. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE TEEN HOMESCHOOL MEETUP, Wednesday May 8 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Homeschool teens, come every month for a fun different activity. There will be snacks, drinks, and new friends. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE BINGO @ THE LIBRARY

Thursdays, May 9 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson Count Public Library 101 S. Main St. Is BINGO your GAME-O? Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at the library where you can socialize, make new friends, and get ready to yell, “BINGO!” Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE OLD PHOTOS, SLIDES, NEGATIVES? SAVE

FREE BEYOND THE BOOK Monday, May 13 @ 6pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Participate in an evening discussing a selected book from your local library. Please contact for more details. Contact: Laura Osterfeld losterfeld@hcpl.org

THEM! Thursday, May 9 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Wondering what to do with all the photos, negatives, and slides that you have laying around? This class will get you started scanning those items using a Canon scanner and Photoshop Elements. Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE “CROSSING CLOUDS” BY DAVID WISCHER Tuesday, May 14 – Friday, July 12 @ All-Day Citi Center, 230 Second St. “Crossing Clouds” focuses on David Wischer’s interest in printmaking and collage as a reflection of our own everyday interaction with images in advertising and social media. Contact: 270-844-2330

ADULT ARTIST RETREATS Friday, May 10 @ 9am-3pm John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 All beginning to advanced artists are invited for this monthly retreat. Please bring your own artwork and supplies, as they will network techniques, workshops, exhibits and other artist opportunities. A guest speaker will join on occasion. Cost: $15 Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247 LADIES SPRING FLING Saturday, May 11 @ 9am-1:30pm John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 (Mother’s Day special, for any mother-daughter sign up $35 for Mom) It’s time to pamper yourself. Dive into your creative side and learn the art of indigo fabric dying and watercolor painting (materials included). Experience the benefit of yoga, enjoy a healthy lunch and a powerful closing keynote address from local women’s inspirational advocate, Cindy Breedlove. A spring hike will wrap up the day. All participants must be 18 and up. Pre-registration is required and payment due by noon Friday, May 10. Cost: $38/per person Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

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FREE ADULT FIBER 2-DAY WORKSHOP Thursday-Friday, May 23 – May 24 @ 9:30am4:30pm John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41 Day #1: Improvisation Curved Quilt Blocks by Karen Hampton- Learn how to piece free form curves without pins or frustration. These blocks are quick and fun to layer, slice and sew, and the variety of settings give a very modern look. Day #2: Fiber Art Impressionist LandscapeLearn to sew an impressionist painterly landscape featuring trees, leaves and flowers, using bits of leftover fabric. Cost: $190 both days (one day $100) supplies separate Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

FREE ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY Thursday, May 16 @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library Coloring isn’t just for kids. Join us every third Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE HIKE TO WILDERNESS LAKE Saturday, May 18 @ 10am John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41 This highly popular trail is a great place to observe wildlife. You’ll listen for frogs, watch for Kingfishers or Great Blue Herons, observe turtles sunning on logs or swimming in the water, surprise a beaver, or maybe even see a deer along the way. Be prepared to walk about 2.1 miles. This trail has a staircase and hills. Wear sturdy shoes. Cancelled if raining. Contact: Lisa Hoffman at 270-826-2247

FREE GET YOUR CRAFT ON Thursday, May 23 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library! No experience necessary. Bring a friend! Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE DIY MEMORY “JUNK JOURNAL” Saturday, May 18 @ 10am-4pm Henderson County Public Library Come join us in making your own memory “junk journal”. Memorabilia such as post cards, ticket stubs, brochures, and photos can be turned into a scrapbook, writing journal, or a travel journal. Your “junk journal” is whatever you want it to be. Gather your favorite “junk” and register to enjoy this free crafting class!

FREE WII FOR ADULTS Tuesday, May 28 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Adults are invited to come by for a fun time playing electronic Wii games such as bowling and tennis. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE IPHONE AND IPAD BASICS

Monday, May 13 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Do you want to get better or become more efficient in using your iPhone or iPad? Come learn the basics in mastering the features and functions, understanding the settings, and learn

Doors will open at 12:45pm. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE MONDAY MOVIE

Mondays, May 20 @ 1-3pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Have you heard the news? The library is showing a free newly released movie on a big screen. No registration is required; but seating is limited.

WITH OTHER ADULTS Thursday, May 23 @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Drop in for an hour of afternoon fun playing board games and cards with other adults. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE LET’S CELEBRATE COMPOSTING DAY

Wednesday, May 29 @ 6pm Not sure what to do with your kitchen, garden, and yard scraps? Would you like natural, home-made compost for your lawns and gardens? The goal of this class is to provide attendees with enough basic knowledge on composting to begin a project on their own. Registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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