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EDITORIAL EDITOR

Lyndi Mauk

from the editor

Winter is my least favorite season because I am so cold natured. My husband is the exact opposite, so you can only imagine the battle our thermostat experiences at home. Ha! I think the only thing I like about cold weather are white chocolate mochas, fleece blankets and heated seats. However, growing up I longed for snow days. I remember waking up early to turn the news on when a chance of snow was expected. I would impatiently stare at the bottom of the screen waiting for those four little words “Hopkins County Schools – Closed.” My aunt’s house sits on a large hill so every snow day I ever remember was spent at her house with my cousins. We would spend hours outside, come in for some hot chocolate and warmth and then head back out. I don’t think I know a child who doesn’t love the snow though. My daughter experienced her first time playing in the snow last January, and this mommy has decided I am going to have to break down and buy me some snow gear for myself. I foresee a lot of time spent outside making snowmen, snow angels, snowballs and sledding. On another note, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I have noticed on social media that kids nowadays have really stepped up their game with their Valentine’s Day boxes. When I was in school, I took an old shoebox and wrapped it with construction

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paper or aluminum foil and glued hearts on the sides. The Valentine’s Day boxes now

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are so incredibly creative and unique. I’ll have to start a Pinterest board for Valentine’s

Andrea Roberson

Day box ideas when my daughter starts school because I am not the crafty type. With that said, there are so many ways for kids to use their creativity to make fun crafts for Valentine’s Day besides making their boxes for school. In this issue, we have featured two crafts your kids are sure to enjoy making. Whether it’s just for them, a family member, their teacher or maybe their little crush that sits next to them at school, they will have a blast putting together these small, inexpensive Valentine’s Day crafts.

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Darrin Phegley Carolyn Schottel COVER KID

Cole Zehner This issue also features our “Kids Takeover” section. Students across the community entered our Ad Design Contest, and the winners are featured inside. We have highlighted some amazing accomplishments students are working on and let our middle schoolers provide us with some honest advice about what they wish parents knew. We have also featured articles on remembering TK Johns, a local family with some amazing talents, a couple recipes from some of our local kids, including Marshmallow Butter by Macie Nally, and much more! We want to thank our amazing advertisers. You are the reason we are a FREE magazine.

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city buzz

Warriors Heart Veteran Visits Henderson On Monday, November 12th, South Middle School held their 38th Veterans Day Program. The guest speaker this year was Justin Jordan, son of retired former SMS principal, David Jordan and retired teacher, Nancy Jordan. Jordan left Henderson, KY at age 19 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. After 20 years of service, he now resides in San Antonio, TX where he works at Warriors Heart. Justin is an accomplished author, artist, and motivational speaker.

“Home for the Holidays” Home Tour 2018 benefiting the American Cancer Society

noon year’s eve celebration

The 2018 “Home for the Holidays” Home Tour took place on Saturday, December 8. This was a great way for the community to get into the holiday spirit by participating in self-guided tours through beautiful homes within our area.

knows how to ring in the New Year.

There were a total of seven homes toured this year with 40/45 host and hostesses. First United Methodist Church was the “Tea House.” Tickets went on sale Thanksgiving weekend at Third Street House, The Gold Mine and The Elm’s for a $25 donation. All proceeds went to the American Cancer Society, and they are already looking for homes to be toured for the 2019 Home Tour. This year’s sponsors were Tacoholics, Nunez Chiropractic, Independence Bank, Audubon Chrysler, Dreams Come True, John and Danny Berrong, ERA First Advantage Realty, Farmers Bank and Trust and Golden Corral. 8 HENDERSON FAMILY

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The Henderson County Library Many children might watch the ball drop in Times Square in New York City on New Year’s Eve, and the library brings the excitement right here to our community each year when they host a Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. On Friday, December 28th from 11:30am-12pm, kids came out to the library where they enjoyed making crafts and eating yummy snacks until they counted down for the balloon drop at noon.

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uk jazz band concert On Monday, December 17, the University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble rocked the auditorium of the Preston Arts Center, located on the Henderson Community College Campus. Henderson County High School presented both a precision ensemble and a jazz ensemble that opened for the UK ensemble. All the students were thrilled to play in front of one of the great university jazz bands in the country. If your family couldn’t make it to this performance, the University of Louisville Jazz Ensemble will be coming on Saturday, January 26 at 7pm.

New Spottsville Elementary School is Now Open

The ribbon cutting was held on Monday, November 19th for the opening of the new Spottsville school. Some of the new features of the school include a modern media center with innovative technology, a spacious gymnasium with a stage to follow for a variety of uses, maximum use of natural sunlight and energy efficiency, geothermal HVAC System30 classrooms, an art/music room, two computer labs and four resource rooms for a total for 76,796 sq. ft. Henderson Family asked students what they liked most about the school: “I love the new carpet with big squares.” - Kinsley Rideout, Kindergarten “What I love about our new school is the stage. I like the stage because it has curtains, they make the stage look like a real stage.” - Mary Ellen Whitfield, 2nd grade “I love that it has an upstairs.” - Laney Peck, 1st grade

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“What I love about the new school is that the bathroom sinks look like they’re from the next generation.” - Bella Gahl, 3rd grade “I like that our classrooms are bigger and that each person has a cubby. I like this because how we have a little bit more privacy and space.” - Olivia Joyce, 4th grade “ I love the new school! It is great, I like the bathrooms because the sinks are outside so people don’t go crazy in the bathroom. I also like the new gym because it is really big. My absolute favorite thing in the new school is the classrooms. They feel calm, and I feel calm when I come inside them. I also like the microphone and the board.” - Cole Lucas, 5th grade

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PHOTO BY CAROLYN SCHOTTEL

a life to remember

{ by: amanda waggener }

A young man’s life was turned upside down after a tragic accident, but his accident only made him stronger.

A Passion for Snowboarding From skateboards to unicycles, TK was always up for

how to snowboard. He kept telling me I was doing fine. I finally told him, ‘Would you quit saying that? I suck at

a challenge. TK Johns loved learning new things. Even as

this!’” His father began laughing. “I was face down every

a little boy, the Henderson native spent much of his time

three feet, and he was trying to tell me I was doing fine.”

looking for an adventure. His parents, Tim and Cindi Johns,

TK was 16-years-old when he started teaching

and his sister, Kelli, would go with their church to Paoli

snowboarding. At that time, snowboarding was new at most

Peaks to ski when TK was about 12-years-old. He was a fast

resorts. Many resorts wouldn’t even allow snowboarders on

learner and soon, both he and his dad, began giving skiing

their mountains. After high school graduation, TK attended

lessons there. “He decided he was a better snowboarder than

USI for a while in hopes of becoming an art professor, but

he was a skier, which he was. He was excellent in that,” says

the lure of the snowy mountains was too great. He put his

Tim. Part of what made TK so great in the field was his

college plan on hold for a while and went to Colorado to

positive attitude and encouraging spirit he shared with his

learn more about his passion of snowboarding.

students. “I remember one time I was going to try to learn

The young adventure-seeker moved to Breckenridge,

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CO for the winter in 2003. “He got a job at a ski shop out there. He was trying to get into the extreme games.

The Brain Injury Adventure Camp Henderson Presbyterian Church, who offered the

The slopes had just opened in November. He was there

family 42 acres, allowed the Johns to fulfill their dream of

perfecting his craft,” his father says with a deepening

beginning a camp for local people with TBI. The Brain

sadness in his voice. “Like any other ski bum out there,

Injury Adventure Camp was formed and is thriving. “It

he was on the slopes after work. He had only been there

was a big social scene for TK,” Tim expressed. “People

about two weeks when the accident happened. He was in

with TBI spend about 90% of their time with their care-

a coma for a long time. They didn’t know if he’d live.”

takers. This let him get out and be with people. It let

TK sustained a brain injury. At only 24-years-old, he was

him feel like he was doing something important. It was a

wheelchair bound, but grateful to be alive. “About 80% of his cerebellum was sheared.” After months of rehab, he was strong enough to come back to Henderson with his family.

source of freedom for him.” Indeed, “doing something important” was exactly what he was doing. The Brain Injury Adventure Camp (BIAC) has hosted hundreds of people with special needs, youth camps, bereavement camps, weddings and reunions, to name a few. What began as a tragic accident

Never Giving Up

There were few things in life that TK Johns couldn’t

turn into an adventure; including the wheelchair he was

had turned into motivation to give back to the community by creating a safe place “to have a good time.”

confined to following injuries he sustained from the

Keeping His Memory Alive

accident. “He didn’t make things easy on us,” admits his

father Tim, who retired early to care for his son. “The

by family and covered in love. He had been out to eat with

whole time, after he was injured, even up until the day

his family the night of February 10, 2018. The evening

before he died, he was determined to walk,” Tim recalls. “He would take two or three steps before losing his balance. He would fall and knock stuff over, but he kept trying. He had a drive to try and try until he got it right.” Having a traumatic brain injury (TBI), TK spent

TK’s life ended in the same way it began, surrounded

felt quite normal. “We had just bought a jet ski on Friday. We were talking about our plans for the summer,” Tim’s voice cracks as he recalls. “He died in his sleep.” When asked how he would like his son to be remembered, Tim proudly stated, “He loved everybody that he was around. He didn’t understand why people had

most of his time with his caretaker parents. Looking

ill feelings towards things. He always felt there should be

for opportunities that would accommodate his new

more love.” For his doting family and friends, 39 years

disabilities, TK sent his dad back to Breckenridge, CO, to

was not enough time with TK, but his legacy lives on.

check out a brain injury camp there. Tim enthusiastically

“The camp will move forward,” his tearful, but resolute

reported back how the people with TBI there at the camp

father said, “I don’t think that will ever change. We will

did everything he knew TK would love; rafting, rock

keep doing what TK wanted.”

climbing and other various outdoor activities. It was

enough to convince the young explorer to check it out

For information about Brain Injury Adventure Camp

please visit biacky.org.

for himself. The next time, TK joined his dad and loved every minute of it. After several visits, the two desired to have something similar in their hometown and began

Amanda Waggener is a blogger for the Huffington Post, author of No Grit No Pearl blog site and is a native of Henderson. She and her husband are the parents of two teenagers who they are raising with as much zeal as they can muster.

dreaming about how that could happen.

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a family of many

talents Local family shares talents with those in the community. { by: lyndi mauk }

t’s not very often you find a family who encompasses a variety of talent, but Alan and Cathe Hedgespeth and their younger daughter, Hallie Siewert, are one of those families.

have always stressed the importance of getting together for everyone’s birthday. Family is everything. It’s their foundation, and their businesses are just the icing on the cake.

What started out as a hobby for each of them turned into so much more. Each have a degree in math. Alan is a retired math

The Woodworker

professor from Henderson Community College, and Cathe

is a retired math teacher with the Henderson County school

a Baptist minister, so he moved around quite a bit. Alan does

system. Hallie taught math for two years at Henderson County

not have any professional training in woodworking other than

High School before she started down a new path with what

one class he took in the beginning. There isn’t anyone in his

would become a new career.

immediate family who has been a woodworker either. He is self-

Alan and Cathe will be married 46 years in April. They have

taught. So how did he get started? It all began when Cathe’s

two daughters, Garrett and Hallie. Garrett is the Executive

grandparents had some old beat up furniture in the attic. He

Director of Corporate Systems for Tivity in Nashville, TN.

went to the library and read about how to refinish it. It took

Garrett and her husband met in Virginia when she was there

practice but eventually became something he really enjoyed.

for an internship, and they have one daughter. Hallie and her

Alan and Cathe would go to a lot of auctions to find pieces to

husband live in Niagara and have two sons. Alan is part of the

refinish. He didn’t start making things until 1985 but refinished

Lions Club. They are all members of First United Methodist

a lot of pieces up to that point before his love for woodworking

Church in Henderson. They have strong family values.

officially began.

Taking trips is something they do often, and Alan and Cathe

Alan said, “Mike McGrail and David Hatchett are

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Alan is originally from central Kentucky. He was the son of

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soundboards for cabinet building.” Mike and David both live in Henderson, and Alan has always gone to both for questions or help he might need with a piece of woodwork. “It’s nice to have someone in town to help with woodworking,” he said. Building furniture provided him with leftover wood. The leftover pieces are what got him started making other items such as toys, trucks and wooden boxes. He made both Garrett and Hallie pieces of furniture for their homes.

Alan currently has work in the Kentucky Artisan Center

in Berea, KY and Completely Kentucky in Frankfort, KY. He has participated in the Kentucky Craft Market for 15 years. He has also sold items in various places within the United States. In Henderson, he has toys at BB Rues Children’s Boutique, stools at J’Petals and wooden boxes in different businesses around town.

The Artist Cathe taught at South Junior High, North Junior High, Old City High and Henderson County High School before she retired. People often ask her how she went from teaching math to painting. She explained how she has always been interested in art, but it wasn’t until she took lessons with Chris Thomas, as a birthday present from her mother, that she truly found a passion for painting. Chris Thomas taught how she wanted to paint. He is one of the best in the country, and once she began, she only wanted to continue. Cathe is part of a painting critique group here in Henderson. She also participates in the ArtHop each year. “Sometimes you sell, sometimes you don’t,” she said. She also participates in local art shows. She had two paintings in a recent show in Owensboro. “Mine isn’t as consistent,” she explained. “It isn’t like everybody wants a painting like they want a cake or a toy,” she said.

The Baker Hallie has always loved baking. She has baked since elementary school, but it wasn’t until after she spent two years teaching math at Henderson County High School that her love of baking began to grow into so much more when she made the decision to stay home with her kids. Hallie is self-taught just like her dad. She took one class at JoAnn, but that is the only professional training HendersonFamilyMagazine.com

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she has ever had. She made her very first tier cake for her youngest son’s 2nd birthday. Family and friends slowly began asking her to make cakes for them. Then it turned into people she didn’t know asking if she could make cakes for them. She laughed and said, “The early ones I thought were good, but they weren’t.” It started out as something she would do on the side but eventually turned into a full-time career. It will be three years in January since HallieCakes opened. She explained how her math degree benefits her cake business because she uses math all the time when making her cakes. She said, “I am OCD. It must be perfect. I think about if I would be happy if I bought this for my own kid.” Hallie not only uses her math degree, but she uses the talents of both of her parents when making her cakes. Her dad, Alan, has made different things for her if she needs to mold something. She will use wood he has put together, and her mom, Cathe, will draw stencils for some of her cakes. She laughed and said her sister, Garrett, says, “I will just be the organizer.” Hallie would love for her sister to live here and take over her day-to-day scheduling because it is so time consuming with the bookwork. Hallie said her sister would be great at it if she ever decided to move back to Henderson someday. Hallie likes to work alone with no sound because she likes it quiet in order to concentrate. “There are so many layers to the cake that people don’t understand, and if I miss a step then I have to sometimes start all over or it isn’t how I want it to be,” she said.

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Hallie likes to have orders at least two weeks ahead so she can plan ideas out in her head. She also has two very active boys who play for a traveling soccer team, so she needs to make sure she has orders ahead of time. She bragged on her customers though. “My customers are really good about working around my kid’s schedule with this being a weekend job.” However, she has customers who want her to bake their cakes so much they have been willing to rearrange their schedule if she isn’t available when they want her. She is blown away by the support of everyone in her community. Her husband is her delivery driver and helper for weddings. “Weddings are nerve-racking,” she stated. “The buttercream designs are more simplistic, but the buttercream icing does not do well in heat. You have to get there right before the reception, so the icing doesn’t melt with the barn or outside weddings,” she said. People often ask her if she ever gets tired of baking cakes, and she doesn’t because every cake is different. She enjoys the creativity and coming up with new ideas with each of her clients. Even for her family members, she wants every birthday cake to be unique and memorable. Her dad’s last cake was monopoly because he plays it all the time with her two sons, and one time she did a framed picture of her mom’s art for one of her birthday cakes. Hallie never imagined she would finish college to teach math and several years later start her own cake business. “No matter how

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big or small your hobby is just keep doing what you love because even if you don’t make it into a business like I have I would still be doing it no matter if I was still just selling to one person or just family.”

From a Hobby to a Business Alan, Cathe and Hallie have each taken something that was once a hobby and turned them into small businesses. Alan and Cathe have a small business license to sell their pieces of work while Hallie creates and bakes in a kitchen in her home-based business. Alan carves and takes care of the base coats while Cathe handles all the details. For example, at Christmas he carved Santas, and she painted the faces on each of them. Hallie takes a client’s idea and molds it into the perfect cake for the occasion. It’s amazing to see a family who is gifted with a variety of talents yet can utilize those talents to help one another. To each of them, they are just doing what they love. To those who purchase and see their work, they are sharing their talents, lifting someone up and inspiring others to do the same. HF

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.

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innovation

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Adapting to the World of Technology

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hen you visit Bend Gate Elementary School,

communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. This

you may hear students talking about the Steamy

approach goes hand in hand with the Henderson County

Swamp. It may take you by surprise and make

Schools new initiative Building a Better Graduate, which

you wonder if they are talking about a science project or a

includes rigorous coursework plus mastering world-class

recess game.

skills.

Bend Gate Elementary school is not the only school to

The Steamy Swamp

undergo the Innovation Hub renovation. Media centers

The Steamy Swamp is indeed a place at Bend Gate

across the district began this process last summer when

Elementary School. STEAMY Swamp is the new innovative

they submitted proposals for funding for innovative,

media center where students can explore STEAM activities.

student-centered media centers. Â

STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics

traditional media centers into becoming the innovation hub

to help develop and cultivate world class skills such as

of the school. Literacy is still an integral part of our media

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Innovations Hubs were created to transform our

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centers, and progressive programing allows our students more daily opportunities to communicate, collaborate, and think critically. Schools have designed their programming primarily around coding, robotics, and engineering, providing students with the opportunity to build or create,” states Marganna Stanley, Superintendent of Henderson County Schools.

Finding the Fun in Learning

Students at Bend Gate and other schools are arriving at

school early and staying late to utilize the Innovation Hub. They are using snap circuits to learn about electronics, green screen technology to create videos, iPads to create video games, and small robots to program movements. “With the ever-changing world of technology, students need this opportunity. They are learning to use tools and skills that are going to be a big part of their future,” states Hannah Hudson, Bend Gate media specialist. She tells the story of a student using Bloxels, a program that teaches students how to create video games. The student was hesitant about using the program because she thought she was not very good at video games. After a short time, her face lit up and she was having fun. She now has an interest in designing video games one day. “What students are participating in today could shape and impact their future,” adds Hudson. Ava Coomes, a third grader, says last year she may have visited the library only once a week. This year, she is finishing lunch early in order to help Mrs. Hudson teach kindergarteners about all the new gadgets. Ava loves to visit the Steamy Swamp innovation hub multiple times a week.

“I thought it was going to be the same as last year, but

I was surprised when all the new stuff came in. I got so excited!” Drake Jones, 5th grader, agrees. “When I came in here this year, I was so happy we had new iPads to use with new technology. My favorite are the Spheros. You can program them to move around anywhere you want. You can make them change colors, make animal noises, and even speak into them.”

Max Hoggard, 5th grader, says, “This year you can expand

towards technology. I haven’t seen a library like this. There aren’t limits and you can do anything you want, and you can be yourself.”

Abigail White, 4th grader who loves books, says “Using

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technology to solve school and community needs. Studentled projects are showcased through regional and state events. Several schools recently competed at regional competition at Murray State University and qualified for state competition at the University of Kentucky this spring. Innovation Hubs in the schools are enhancing and expanding the future for students’ learning. Think back to the history of libraries. Perhaps one would envision rows and rows of dusty papyrus scrolls. After Gutenberg’s printed revolution one would see stacks and stacks of books, then came microfilm, CDs, and DVD’s, screen. In STLP, we made a video for Cates Farm. We’re

computer archives all housing knowledge. Libraries have

working on a video for Polar Express Family Night. You can

continued to evolve since their inception. The Innovation

choose your background for the videos and put music in.”

Hubs are one such step in the ever-changing future. Innovation libraries are a revolution for the schools that still

Student Technology Leadership Program STLP is Student Technology Leadership Program. Students across the district participate in this program that uses project-based learning principles to empower student learning and achievement through the utilization of

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they maintain the oldest and noblest of purposes: seeking wisdom and growing intellectually.

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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Students

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FROM LEFT, SAM COUCH, 14, WHO SINGS BACKUP VOCALS, AND BRENNA CLEAVENGER, 15, WHO PLAYS THE UKULELE AND WROTE ONE SONG, JOIN WITH JENNY MILLS, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND LITURGY // PHOTO BY DARRIN PHEGLEY

ou do not have to look far to find music with a

over 100 years-old or originals that we had written which was

meaning. Kids at Holy Name School recently watched

a fun challenge,” said Mills. Kids gave input on the styles they

their dreams come true when they were called to make

wanted to learn and the skills they wanted to put forward so it was truly all about them. One of the highlights is going on

a CD.

a mini-tour and seeing a positive response in the community.

Where the Idea Originated

“This CD is something that has the kids fired up about being

involved at church and sharing their gifts, talking about faith

Jenny Mills, director of liturgy and music at Holy Name of

Jesus Catholic School, worked with the children all year and

and sharing and growing with each other,” said Mills.

wanted to plan a fun and creative way to reward them for their efforts. She wanted everyone to be all in so she surveyed the

The Love of Music

kids to find out what they wanted to do and the unanimous

answer was a recording project.

improve the quality of music ministry. “I love the energy that

Not only was Mills exposing the kids to professional

they bring,” said Mills. Every child has his own background

recording equipment and an experience of a lifetime, she was

and story. Sam Couch sang off and on throughout his life and

drawing new people into the music program with this alluring

even picked up the guitar but came back to vocals and had

endeavor. “We had some church favorites that would entice

a blast. “I was the youngest one there and it was a very fun

people to buy the CD and then had to find ones that were

process,” said Couch. Couch explained that he did not do a

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There is something special about seeing kids step up and

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lot but it was still a big experience for him. “I will definitely have a future in music,” said Couch. He hoped other kids would follow his footsteps and get involved in church ministry because it can help them out. Then there is Brenna Cleavenger who has been singing in the choir since she was little. She finds a huge sense of belonging in the ministry. “It is like a family and I really like the people,” said Cleavenger. For her it is about much more than just the music. “We go to events and it makes me feel special,” said Cleavenger.

A Vision for the Future

You are sure to notice new friendships blooming as well as

personal growth as a result of music ministry. If you have ever caught your child praying before bed or singing in the shower, he may want to take his talent to the next level. “My vision is that every young person who plays in a band or orchestra or sings in their room, if they go to mass anyway on the weekend, should be sharing their gifts and the church would only benefit from it with amazing memories and music,” said Mills. Anyone can do it. “I was taught when I was in high school that God gave you gifts and you need to use them,” said Mills.

If you want to check these kids out, they play at 5:30 p.m.

mass at Holy Name almost every week. The door is always wide open. CDs can also be bought at the parish at the church’s office from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday for $10. Concert dates will be announced soon and the CD can also be purchased at the shows. If your child is looking to expand his faith, friendship circle and musical talent, this is a great opportunity.

Jamie Lober, author of Pink Power (www.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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Publishing a magazine can be a lot of work so we at Henderson Family decided to turn things over to the kids here in our community for our Kids Takeover section. In this section, you will find advice from middle school students, parenting tips and recipes! But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all. Kids took it a step further and designed print advertisements for businesses across our area. The students entered an ad design contest, and the winners are found inside!

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things kids say:

honest advice to parents from middle school students

i wish You knew... I wish you knew all the pressures that are laid on me.

if you had to put your parent in time out, what would it be for? "Burning cookies." - Mylah, age 4

I wish you knew how much I love it when you come to my school events. I wish you knew just because I don’t talk about my struggles, doesn’t mean I don’t have them. I wish you knew how bad it makes me feel when you get mad at me. I wish you knew that parents put more stress on their children when they try to “live through them.” I wish you knew how much I enjoy spending time with you.

"Making me pick up dog poop." - Abbe, age 9

“Kissing too long or making me eat broccoli.” - Emery, age 10

"If they don’t let me sleep "Doing flips in the in bed with living room." them." - Zoie, age 7 - Maggee, age 8

I wish you knew how hard I am trying. I wish you knew I love you with all my heart and I don’t try to make you angry or stressed out. Also I hate when we argue and sometimes I feel like you don’t see my side of the story. I wish you knew that you being supportive, accepting, and understanding is so important to me, and that we have our own opinions and thoughts that may or may not be similar to your own. I wish you knew how important it is to feel loved and to know that you are cared about.

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“Unwrapping presents when you’re not supposed to.” - Aiden, age 4

"Yelling at me for being in trouble."

"Throwing stuff." - Oliver, age 7

- Peyton, age 6

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control Q&A with North Middle School 8th Grade Students

Q: Sometimes I feel like I do everything wrong and I am ruining my children. I get so caught up in my own emotions; end up yelling at my kids and everyone just feels bad after that happens. What is your best advice when it comes to parenting 101? I need something simple and easy to remember if that is possible.

A: I think that you should try and

nobody’s perfect, especially kids.

listen to what your kids have to say

Also, don’t be too hard on yourself.

more. Try and understand where they are coming from and what it was once like to be a kid. So many times for a kid it feels like what we have to

Isabella Payne is an 8th grader at North Middle School. She enjoys practicing her flute and playing football with her brothers.

say in the discussion doesn’t matter

A: The first thing I would suggest is to

and I can tell you it gets incredibly

see that even as a parent you are going

frustrating for both parties and it

to make mistakes. Try and stay calm

ends in screaming matches. So if your

in heated situations by doing things

kid has something respectful to say

like taking deep breaths, and if that

that adds useful information that the

doesn’t work and the conversation

parent might need to understand the

ends badly give yourself and your

situation I think all they have to do

child some time to calm down. Once

is listen.

you are both not as angry try and

Travis Kellen is an 8th grader at North Middle School. He loves to play basketball and enjoys cracking jokes with his friends.

apologize. If an argument is at its end and they mutter an angry comment under their breath sometimes its better to just leave it be and not bring

A: We understand you’re trying your

it up. If an argument isn’t solved and

best and so are we. Sometimes you

someone storms off, wait and bring it

have bad days or bad moods, but so

up later when things aren’t so heated.

do we. Remember we usually have

If bringing up the topic again makes

good intentions, even though we mess

the conversation heated, if it isn’t a

up. Just be understanding of that. We

huge problem, it’s sometimes best just

don’t have to be perfect all the time

to drop the conversation and bring up

and neither do you, be sure you and

another topic.

your children understand that. Life’s too short, so let the little things go to make room for the bigger lessons and bigger memories in life for both you and your children. Railynn Windhaus is an 8th grader at North Middle school. She is on the 8th grade volleyball team and likes being with her friends.

Shayna Conley is an 8th grader at North Middle School. She does well in her classes and she enjoys things like music, art, and video games.

A: My best advice for you is to not let your emotions control you. You are not ruining your kids. You are just stressed out. Take some time when you are at home and do something

A: Some advice I have would be before

to relax, so you are more calm when

you get upset or start yelling, try and

spending time with your family.

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Madison Medley is an 8th grader at North Middle School. She plays percussion in band and enjoys hanging out with her friends.

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kids can cook! Macie Nally said this recipe is something she made up on her own while experimenting with s’mores in the kitchen. She added her favorite candy in place of the Hershey chocolate bar to make this yummy, and colorful, s’more with a twist. Enjoy!

Marshmallow Butter { by: macie nally, age 8 }

Ingredients: » M&Ms » Marshmallows » Graham Crackers Melt the M&Ms and marshmallows together and spread on graham crackers!

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kids can cook!

Strawberries in the Snow { by: avery sorce, age 7 }

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“ My family calls this Strawberries in the Snow. I call it Strawberry Stuff. It's really easy to make. The strawberry glaze is my favorite. I think this is the perfect dessert for kids to make. Just ask a grown up to help you cut up the cake and strawberries.

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Ingredients: » 1 angel food cake from the bakery department » 1 cup of sugar » 1 package of softened cream cheese » 1 8 oz. bowl of Cool Whip » 1 quart of strawberries » 1 package of strawberry glaze » 1 can of Reddi-Whip (optional)

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Have a grown up cut up the angel food cake into bite-sized cubes and cover the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Mix sugar, cream cheese and Cool Whip until creamy and spread over cubed angel food cake. Have a grown up slice the strawberries. Mix with strawberry glaze. Spread over the cake and cream cheese mixture. Decorate with Reddi-Whip.

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kiDs t s e t n o c n g i ad des The Kids Takeover Ad Design contest was a huge success! Kids from across the city and county completed the ad templates for their chance to win. Each business judged the entries and chose the winners. And Henderson Family staff members even got to pick our own favorites!

Thank you to all of the kids who entered the contest and for all of the businesses that participated:

WOODARD COOLING & HEATING HOLY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY REDBANKS METHODIST HOSPITAL HENDERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE UK HENDERSON CO. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES HENDERSON COUNTY YMCA HENDERSON DERMATOLOGY THE PANDORA STORE AT EASTLAND MALL HENDERSON CHEVROLET OWENSBORO HEALTH

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ad design contest winners Designed by:

Alex Herron Age: 8

1500 S Green Street Henderson, KY 827-COOL • 827-HEAT woodardcoolingandheating.com

Lola Haynes Age: 9

628 2nd Street Henderson, KY 270-827-3425 holynameschool.org

amazing kids! “

Jaheim Williams, 8th Grader at North Middle, made the Kentucky All-Star 8th Grade Football Team. They advanced to the Elite 8 of the FBU Football National Championship in Naples, Florida and are spending the week battling other state teams for the title! We are very proud of him and his accomplishments both in school and out!

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North Middle School 8th grade Chamber Choir during their performance at Alice P Taylor Candlelight Service on December 2.

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Henderson County High School Colonels’ Corner Bank Awarded The Presidential Volunteer Service Award by Junior Achievement.

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ad design contest winners Designed by:

Mengzhen Lian Age: 11

101 South Main Street Henderson, KY 270-826-3712 hcpl.org

Avery Harper Age: 11

851 Kimsey Lane Henderson, KY 270-826-6436 redbanks.org

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amazing kids! “

Each week at Cairo Elementary, we spotlight one student who follows the eight habits and sets a positive example for all students. Chloe Minton, 4th grader, leads by example all day, every day. She is a true role model for all of our Cairo students. Chloe follows all of the eight habits and is especially proactive in each choice that she makes. We are so glad she is part of our Cairo team!

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Henderson County High School’s Student Council held a “Winter Wishes Program.” There were 359 wishes made by the students, and all were granted except for 23.

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Brandon Overfield had been very concerned about me (Randa Gary - Thelma B. Johnson Media Specialist) out in the car rider line each morning since the weather turned cold. He had been requesting that his mom let him get me some hot chocolate. Last Tuesday it was another super cold day so upon his request his mom took him to bring me some hot chocolate! His mom said it’s been a big concern of his since it’s been cold and it sure warmed not only my body but my spirits! Ms. Ginger and I awarded him a Random Act of Kindness Award. He sure made my day!

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Claire Lee Age: 9

1305 North Elm Street Henderson, KY 270-827-7700 methodisthospital.net

Lucy Cassidy Age: 8

2660 S Green Street Henderson, KY 270-827-1867 henderson.kctcs.edu

Warren Taylor Phelps Age: 11

3341 Zion Road â&#x20AC;¢ Henderson, KY 270-826-8387 henderson.ca.uky.edu

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ad design contest winners Designed by:

Lhiam O. Mechels Age: 10

460 Klutey Park Plaza Drive Henderson, KY 270-827-9622 hcfymca.com

Asher Daily Age: 11

1413 North Elm Street Henderson, KY 1-888-337-6722 Ext. 2 HendersonDerm.com

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amazing kids! “

Haley Owens (Junior) and Aiyana Mason (Junior) participated in the creation of the Downtown mural with artist Leah Tumerman from California. Participating outside of the classroom has sparked these two girls’ imaginations and they are producing some awesome stuff at school.

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Holy Name’s student Y-club adopted a family with five children. This involved the club raising the money, making the purchases, and wrapping the gifts for the family in need. Our students raised $600 to accomplish this service.

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Charity Melloy (Junior) is in the process of creating an assemblage to hang on the wall in the band room hallway. She is constructing the assemblage from old band instruments in a collaged-type of work.

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Harper Scott Age: 10

800 North Green River Road Evansville, IN jewelryevansville.com

Jeremiah Spivey Age: 10

2746 US Hwy. 41 Henderson, KY 270-826-7600 hendersonchevrolet.com

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amazing kids! “

Students at South Middle School took up a collection for Indoe Walker’s family to help with expenses. They brought in donations yesterday and raised over $1000. His mother picked it up from the school yesterday. This started because his friend, Daevion Masden initiated the idea and talked to Mr. Reusch about it. Daevion Masden (left) is an 8th grader that went to our principal about the idea of raising money. Braydon Marks (right), also helped with coming up with the idea.

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We are so proud of Cairo leader, Libby Townsend, 5th grader! Libby presented on November 13 to the members of the Partnership for Women Organization. She did a fantastic job of explaining all about the innovative things happening at Cairo as part of our STEM initiative. Cairo received runner-up and a $3,000 grant to continue to grow the STEM program at our school!

Holy Name’s middle grade students participated in the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) which is a 3-day experiential learning program in which students serve as part of a model state government. KYA offers students the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills, and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with their peers from around the Commonwealth. Our students research, write, present, and debate bills. Three of our bills “passed” and one of our students, Ann Talbot Crafton, was awarded delegate of the assembly. It is an excellent opportunity for our students to learn about government.

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ad design contest winners

Allie Green Age: 11

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Healthplex 1200 Barret Boulevard Henderson, KY owensborohealth.org/healthplex

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We had too many great entries to pick just one from each business! Here are some more creative designs we loved!

Gabreil, 10 Henderson Chevrolet

Gracie, 10 Henderson Dermatology

Madelyn, 9 Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School

Mengxiang, 9 Methodist Hospital

Kyle, 11 The Pandora Store at Eastland Mall

Mason, 9 Redbanks

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Jenna, 11 UK Henderson Co. Cooperative Extension Services

Hank, 19 Woodard Cooling & Heating

Miley, 10 Henderson Community College

Amaya, 11 Henderson County Public Library

Winnie, 8 Owensboro Health

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insight from an ordinary dad

family life

{ by: danny may }

the five love languages for kids I

was listening to Focus on the Family the other day and the guest was Dr. Gary Chapman, who wrote

languages as well.

So that episode with Dr. Chapman got me thinking

the book The 5 Love Languages. The basic premise is

about my own kids and what their love languages are. My

that we all have a primary love language, or a way we

wife, Kelly, and I were talking about this and we think

receive and communicate love. Either quality time, words

Luke’s primary love language is quality time. Words of

of affirmation, gifts, acts of service or physical touch.

affirmation is probably his second, if not physical touch

Most often you hear the five love languages in the context

because he’s one of the huggiest (is that a word?) kids I’ve

of understanding your spouse. For example, if the wife’s

ever seen.

love language is receiving gifts, then the $50 dozen roses

might be perfect. But if her love language is quality time,

opposite of huggy and loves to play alone.

then spend that $50 on taking her out to dinner. And of

I’ll give you a practical example of how this plays

course that works both ways. It’s as important to know

out in our own home. Over Thanksgiving we were

your own love language as it is to know your partner’s so

fortunate enough to fly to Las Vegas to celebrate the long

you’re not missing each other’s love language.

Thanksgiving weekend with some extended family that

But it’s also very helpful to know your kids’ love

we haven’t seen in years. It was the first time our kids

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Beau, on the other hand, is clearly a gifts guy. He’s the

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ever flew on a plane. If you asked Luke his favorite

I downloaded the app, found the coordinates for

thing about the trip he’d tell you about some of the

the nearest cache, and off we went, searching with my

experiences like going to the Hoover Dam with my

phone’s GPS for our first “treasure.” Geocaching is

uncle and playing in the arcade at our hotel with

“quality time” for me and Luke, and prizes (“gifts”)

my dad. “Quality time” stuff. But if you ask Beau

for Beau, because usually there’s a small trinket of

about his favorite thing he would probably show you

some sort once you find the cache and a log for you

his new stuffed animals from the gift shops. Like

to sign your name.

“Roger” the red M&M from the M&M store and

“Sharky” from the aquarium we went to.

not very good at it yet. Right now we’re two for four.

I should say “if ” you find the cache, because we’re

I think I’m a quality time guy so being together

But it’s become a new guy thing for the three of us to

with family and making memories that will last

do that we all enjoy. And then Kelly enjoys checking

forever was the highlight of my trip. Kelly says

them off the list when we get home and seeing all the

she is a little bit of all the love languages, but she

ones we found.

doesn’t feel strongly about any of those five, so she

invented her own love language which is setting and

as the weather gets warmer.

accomplishing goals. So her favorite thing about our

I know it’s important for some parents to treat

trip was looking back on it after we got back because

their kids the same and of course we love them all

we talked about it for a long time, saved for it all

equally. But how we express that love can be shown

year, and then made it happen.

differently to each child if we do it appropriately

and intentionally. Which I think is part of the fun of

Kelly and I heard about the love languages early

We’re definitely making plans for more geocaching

in our marriage and we match up pretty well, so

parenting.

we’re very fortunate in that area. And now that our

boys have gotten older, I think their love languages

love to one child may not be received the same by

have become more clear.

another child. And even when we find their primary

love language, it’s a good idea to mix it up and express

I recently lucked into an activity that hits both

Because, as Dr. Chapman said, what communicates

our boys square in the heart when it comes to love

our love to them in the other four ways too.

languages. It all started one night when I was fixing

dinner and Luke came up to me and asked if we

something to think about in the new year.

With Valentine’s around the corner, maybe that’s HF

could go buy a metal detector so we could go treasure hunting. Well it turns out that ABC Rental actually rents metal detectors, so that was our compromise, but when we went to rent one they were closed. So

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, 10 and 8.

we settled on geocaching instead.

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discover

valentine's day

crafts { by: ashley sorce }

love bugs

What You Need: » yarn » pom pom maker ($3 at Hobby Lobby) » googly eyes » pipe cleaners » felt » foam heart stickers » hot glue gun » scissors P H OTO S B Y: JAMIE ALEXANDER

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i "chews" you What You Need:

» red Solo cup » clear, plastic ornament ($1.50 at Hobby Lobby and available all year)

» gum balls (we actually used Sixlets we found in the party aisle at Walmart)

» pipe cleaner (hides the rough edges of the cut Solo cup)

» construction paper for the “opening”

» hot glue gun

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discover

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 MOM’S BUNCH

discussions, play games, get creative and learn

Tuesdays in March @ 10-11am

science & technology.

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Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE BLOCK PARTY

101 S. Main St.

Mondays @ 4-5pm

Being a mom is not easy! Join other mommas

FREE MAKE-N-TAKE SATURDAYS

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to relax and relate. Bring your children along, as

Saturdays @ All Day

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there will be supervised playtime offered.

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Take your imagination for fun, creative building

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activities with Legos, Duplo blocks, Tinkertoys,

Do your kids love to be crafty? The Children’s

Lincoln Logs, and anything else the library can

FREE GAME ON!

Department offers a fun atmosphere to make a

find to build. This is for ages 3-11.

Tuesdays @ 4-6pm

craft and take it home.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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101 S. Main St. FREE READ, SING, AND PLAY

If you’re a teen and love video games, this

Mondays @ 6-7pm

club is for you! The library has the best gaming

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consoles and a great selection of classic and

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new games: Super Smash Brothers, Minecraft,

Reading, singing, and playing are three of the

Mario Party, and more. Drop in after

best early literacy practices for young children.

school to relax, snack, and challenge your

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 FREE TODDLER TALES

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

opponents. Parent consent form required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 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 FREE GIRLS WHO CODE

Wednesdays @ 4-5:30pm

FREE CREATIVE WRITING

Thursdays, February 7th, March 7th & 21st @ 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 “FABULOUS FIBERS III” Daily through February 15th @ 10am-5pm John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 Fifteen talented Fiber Artist from Indiana, also known as SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates), will be exhibiting their fiber artworks. Most of

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these artists have exhibited all over the United

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States and internationally. This is a show you

Calling all middle school girls! If you want

won’t want to miss.

to learn to create mobile apps, games and

Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

FREE LIL’ EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL

websites, join Girls Who Code. No experience

STORYTIME AND MORE!

necessary -- just enthusiasm and willingness to

FREE “MARCH MADNESS” EXHIBIT

Thursdays @ 10-11am

try new things. Registration is required.

Daily February 28th-April 7th @ 10am-4pm

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Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Artist reception and awards -March 7th @

101 S. Main St.

5-6:15pm

Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing is

FREE TEEN THURSDAYS

John James Audubon Museum

what a Lil’ Explorer does! Each week we will

Thursdays @ 4-5:30pm

3100 US-41

explore various themes while we travel through

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The 2019 exhibit will display over 70 pieces of

stories. This is for ages 3-5.

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extraordinary original artwork by tri-state artist.

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Hang out after school and join book club

Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

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Ĩ DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS

FREE ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY

that you can complete in one session. Let your

“LITTLE REMBRANDTS”- VALENTINES ART

creative side shine at the library! No experience

Saturday, February 9th @ 10:30-11:30am

necessary. Registration is required.

John James Audubon State Park Museum

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

3100 US-41

Thursday, January 17th @ 5:30-6:30pm

Take your little ones for a morning of Valentines

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FREE TEEN LASER TAG

ART. Make sure they dress for a mess! Students

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Friday, January 25th @ After Hours

ages 3-8 may attend with an adult. Pre-

Coloring isn’t just for kids. Go every third

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registration is required. Cost: $5

Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax

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Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

and release your inner child. Take your own

Head to the library after-hours for laser tag and

supplies or use the libraries.

pizza. This is for grades 6-12.

FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Saturday, February 9th @ 9am

MURDER IN BLACK & WHITE: A HENDERSON

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE JAZZ BAND

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AREA ARTS ALLIANCE FUNDRAISER

CONCERT

This test is open to students in grades 7-12.

Saturday, January 19th @ 6-9:30pm

Saturday, January 26th @ 7-8:30pm

Please bring pencils, calculator, ID (if possible),

Holy Name School Cafeteria

Preston Arts Center

and a bottled drink/snack. The test will last

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approximately three hours, and participants

Back by popular demand, a murder mystery

The University of Louisville is home to one of

will get an answer key immediately following

dinner theater fundraiser is back. The event will

the most accomplished jazz programs in the

the test and will be allowed to take home all

feature actors from the The Badgett Playhouse

nation. Spend an evening listening to fantastic

materials in order to study and go over results

in Grand Rivers, KY, live music, dinner, and

jazz. Cost: $10.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

a silent auction. Cost: $1,000 for table

Contact: 270-831-9800

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sponsorships; $75 for individual ticket. Contact: Alex Caudill 270-826-5916

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Monday, January 21st

FREE TEEN CANVAS PAINTING FREE EXCEL BASICS

Saturday, February 9th @ 2-4pm

Monday, January 28th @ 1-3pm

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Let your teens inner artist shine as they

This class helps familiarize yourself with Excel

participate in a fun afternoon of art with other

spreadsheets. You will learn to enter data and

teens.

formulas, create charts, move and copy data,

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

FREE WII FOR ADULTS

format text, preview and print worksheets, and

Tuesday, January 22nd @ 11:30am-12:30pm

more. Class size is limited, so reserve your seat

FREE BEYOND THE BOOK

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today. Feel free to bring your own device.

Monday, February 11th @ 6-7pm

101 S. Main St.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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Adults are invited to go by the library to play electronic Wii games such as bowling and

FREE GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH

Participate in an evening of discussing The

tennis. No registration is required.

Friday, February 1st @ 12pm

Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

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Henderson County Public Library

Contact: Laura Osterfeld losterfeld@hcpl.org

101 S. Main St. FREE NOONTIME BOARD GAMES AND CARDS

This is a roundtable discussion for genealogists

FREE TEEN HOMESCHOOL MEETUP

WITH OTHER ADULTS

who like to share ideas and discoveries,

Wednesday, February 13th @ 1-2pm

Thursday, January 24th @ 11:30am-12:30pm

discuss research problems, and enjoy being

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with people who share the same interest in

101 S. Main St.

genealogy. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Explore a monthly theme through crafts,

Drop by the library for an afternoon of fun

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

STEM-based activities, and other educational opportunities. Themes will be announced on a

playing chess, checkers, cards, & other board games with other seniors. No registration is

FREE VALENTINE TRIVIA

monthly basis. This is for grades 6-12.

required.

Wednesday, February 6th @ 6-7:30pm

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St.

FREE VALENTINE KARAOKE

FREE GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Test your trivia knowledge about Valentine’s

Wednesday, February 13th @ 6-7:30pm

Thursday, January 24th @ 6-7:30pm

Day. Compete against others or just sit back

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and enjoy learning things you didn’t know

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about the holiday.

It’s the season for Valentines. Join the fun

Make handmade and homegrown art projects

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singing karaoke songs about love. All ages are

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invited.

HEART HEALTHY KIDS CAMP

journal. Registration is required.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Saturday, February 16th @ 10am-2pm

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John James Audubon State Park Museum

VALENTINE’S DAY Thursday, February 14th

FREE BINGO @ THE LIBRARY

Thursday, February 14th @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at

3100 US-41 This day camp promotes lifetime care of

FREE RHYMES, ROOTS AND RHYTHM

the heart and engages kids in heart-healthy

Saturday, February 16th @ 11am-3pm

activities. Dr. Dan Adams will teach anatomy of

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the human heart, the importance of its care,

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and will then lead campers in the dissection

The Henderson Co. Public presents a family

of a cow heart. A dietician will discuss hearthealthy foods and their preparation. Campers will make their own lunch. A physical therapist

fun event to the community. Join them in celebration to celebrate the roots, rhythms and

will follow with exercises kids can do at home

art that are a part of all of us.

the library where you can socialize, make new

to keep their hearts pumping. Pre-registration

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friends, and get ready to yell, “BINGO!”

is required by Wednesday, Feb. 13th. Cost: $10.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

This is for ages 10-17. Contact: Lisa Hoffman 270-826-2247

ADULT ARTIST RETREATS Friday, February 15th @ 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

FREE MID-WINTER HIKE

Saturday, February 16th @ 2:30pm

FREE DIY MEMORY “JUNK JOURNAL”

John James Audubon State Park Museum

Saturday, February 16th @ 10am-4pm

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Audubon’s naturalist will lead participates on

101 S. Main St.

the beautiful wooded trails on the .6-mile trek.

Join Becky Lundy and Deborah Michael as they guide you in making your own memory “junk

Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Please watch their Facebook page for cancellation

attend to network ideas and creativity. Bring

journal”. Memorabilia such as post cards, ticket

your own artwork and supplies. Cost: $15

stubs, brochures, and photos can be turned

announcements due to weather.

Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

into a scrapbook, writing journal, or a travel

Contact: Lisa Hoffman 270-826-2247

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ILUMINATE

your ancestors may have belonged or tell you

FREE READ AN E-BOOK WEEK

Saturday, February 16th @ 7-9pm

something about their religious beliefs. Find

Monday, March 4th @ 1-2:30pm

Preston Arts Center

out how to better understand the “language of

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tombstones.”

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iLuminate combines state-of- the-art

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The library is encouraging patrons to take

technology with electrifying entertainers who

part in this digital reading event by using the

perform in the dark to create the ultimate

FREE BOOK FOLDING

performing arts experience. Cost: $25/$35.

library’s hoople and OverDrive services.

Saturday, February 23rd @ 12-4pm

Contact: Alex Caudill 270-826-5916

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FREE MONDAY MOVIE

Learn the basics of folding the pages of a

Monday, February 18th @ 1-3pm

book to create an image, and then go a step

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further to follow and create a cut and fold

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pattern. Register to reserve your spot.

The library is showing a newly released movie

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on a big screen. No registration is required; Seating is limited. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY

Thursday, February 21st @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Coloring isn’t just for kids. Go every third 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 THE ORIGINAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Thursday, February 21st @ 8-9pm Preston Arts Center 2660 US-60 Pre-show party and bus from Rookies in downtown Henderson. A special pre-show dinner, provided by Rookies, can be purchased in addition to your show tickets. Seating will be limited. Cost: Starting at $20 Contact: 270-831-9800

FREE WII FOR ADULTS

Tuesday, February 26th @ 11:30am-12:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St.

CINDERELLA Monday, March 4th @ 7-9:30pm Preston Arts Center 2660 US-60 This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Cost: $35/$45 Contact: Alex Caudill 270-826-5916

Adults are invited to go by for a fun time playing electronic Wii games such as bowling

FREE CITY DIRECTORIES: MORE THAN A

and tennis. No registration is required.

TELEPHONE BOOK

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Saturday, March 9th @ 10-11:30am Henderson County Public Library

FREE NOONTIME BOARD GAMES AND

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CARDS WITH OLDER ADULTS

Cindy Hollowell, a local researcher, will

Thursday, February 28th @ 11:30am-

guide you as you learn how to browse the

12:30pm

pages of city directories. Unearth where your

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ancestors worked, lived, and played by using

101 S. Main St.

this alphabetical list of citizens to discover their

Drop by for an hour of afternoon fun playing

addresses, occupations, churches, schools,

board games and cards with other adults. No

societies, streets, and more.

registration is required.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST FREE GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Thursday, February 28th @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Make handmade and homegrown art projects

FREE TEEN LASER TAG

that you can complete in one session. Let

Friday, February 22nd @ After-Hours

your creative side shine at the library. No

Henderson County Public Library

experience necessary. Registration is required.

101 S. Main St.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Head to the library after-hours for laser tag and pizza. This is for grades 6-12.

FREE GENEALOGY LUNCH BUNCH

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Friday, March 1st @ 12-1:30pm

Saturday, March 9th @ 9am Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. This test is open to students in grades 7-12. Please bring pencils, calculator, ID (if possible), and a bottled drink/snack. The test will last approximately three hours, and 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

Henderson County Public Library FREE WRITTEN IN STONE: TOMBSTONE

101 S. Main St.

FREE TEEN CANVAS PAINTING

STORIES, STYLES, AND SYMBOLS

This is a roundtable discussion for

Saturday, March 9th @ 2-4pm

Friday, February 22nd @ 1-2:30

genealogists who like to share ideas and

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discoveries, discuss research problems, and

101 S. Main St.

enjoy being with people who share the same

Let your teens inner artist shine as they

Tombstones hold many clues to help you

interest in genealogy. Feel free to bring your

participate in a fun afternoon of art with other

learn about your ancestors. Symbols may

lunch.

teens.

give you clues about organizations to which

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

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FREE RESUME AND COVER LETTER HELP

Participate in an evening of discussing Good

it only makes sense that there should be

Saturday, March 9th @ 2-4pm

Me, Bad Me by Ali Land

a special day just for popcorn lovers. The

Henderson County Public Library

Contact: Laura Osterfeld losterfeld@hcpl.org

Henderson County Public Library invites you

101 S. Main St.

to celebrate Popcorn Lovers Day with us. Stop

Do you need help with your resume and cover

FREE TEEN HOMESCHOOL MEETUP

by and grab a bag of the crunchy kernels.

letter to land that dream job? The Henderson

Wednesday, March 13th @ 1-2pm

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

County Public Library is your source for all

Henderson County Public Library

things resume related. Bring your work history,

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FREE USING FIND-A-GRAVE EFFECTIVELY

education, email address and password, and

Explore a monthly theme through crafts,

Friday, March 15th @ 1-3pm

other important information with you.

STEM-based activities, and other educational

Henderson County Public Library

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

opportunities. Themes will be announced on a

101 S. Main St.

monthly basis. This is for grades 6-12.

Find-a-Grave is a free internet site for finding

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

the graves of family members, friends, and

FREE USING FILE EXPLORER IN

WINDOWS 10

famous people. It is an invaluable tool for

Monday, March 11th @ 1-3pm

FREE BINGO @ THE LIBRARY

genealogical research. Learn to search the site,

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Thursday, March 14th @ 11:30am-12:30pm

submit biographical information, add photos

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and more for over 400,000 cemeteries

Learn how to use Windows File Explorer, your

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around the country.

computer’s file cabinet, to help you organize

Adults are invited to a spirited bingo session at

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

your files and folders. You’ll have practice

the library where you can socialize, make new

viewing, moving, deleting, and renaming files.

friends, and get ready to yell, “BINGO!”

FREE END-OF-WINTER HIKE

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Saturday, March 16th @ 10am John James Audubon State Park

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE POPCORN LOVERS DAY

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FREE BEYOND THE BOOK

Thursday, March 14th @ 1-4pm

Audubon’s naturalist will lead participates

Monday, March 11th @ 6-7pm

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on the beautiful wooded trails. Dress in

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layers and wear sturdy shoes. Please watch

101 S. Main St.

Many of us love warm, buttery popcorn, so

their Facebook page for cancellation

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calendar

announcements due to weather.

beginning to advanced artists are invited to

electronic Wii games such as bowling and

Contact: Lisa Hoffman 270-826-2247

attend to network ideas and creativity. Bring

tennis. No registration is required.

your own artwork and supplies. Cost: $15.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL WORKSHOP

Upcoming Retreats: April 12th & May 10th.

Saturday, March 16th @ 12-3pm

Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247

John James Audubon State Park Museum

WILD WEDNESDAY – FROGS APLENTY Wednesday, March 27th @ 10-11am

3100 US-41

FREE CELEBRATING AMERICAN CROSSWORD

Have you ever tried to make a fire without

PUZZLES WEEK

matches, find your way in the forest, or build a

Monday, March 22th-March 24th @ All-Day

temporary shelter? Youth ages 10-16 are invited

Henderson County Public Library

to attend this hands-on survival workshop. Hike

101 S. Main St.

frog and toad life in the park. You’ll have an

preparedness and basic survival skills will be

If you enjoy working crossword puzzles, you’re

up-close view of these fascinating creatures and

discussed and practiced as we learn to make

going to enjoy visiting the library during this

get to join in the froggy chorus. Each participant

use of surrounding natural resources. Cost: $7

week because there will be different levels of

will create and take home a “frog” craft. Most

per person. Pre-registration is required.

them available in the library to celebrate.

appropriate for ages 5-12. Parents must

NOTE: Skills learned during this workshop may

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

accompany children. Cost: $2 for all attendees.

help fulfill Boy/Girl Scout badge requirements. Contact: Lisa Hoffman 270-826-2247

ST. PATRICK’S DAY Sunday, March 17th

FREE MONDAY MOVIE

Monday, March 18th @ 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.

John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41 Audubon’s naturalist will introduce you to the

Contact: Lisa Hoffman 270-826-2247 INCREDIBLE INKS WORKSHOP Saturday, March 23rd @ 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

FREE TEEN LASER TAG

Friday, March 22nd @ After-Hours Henderson County Public Library 101 S. Main St. Head to the library after-hours for laser tag and

a short lunch break. Registration is required.

pizza. This is for grades 6-12.

Supply list is also available. Cost: $45

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett 270-826-2247 FREE NOONTIME BOARD GAMES AND CARDS FREE CLEANING OUT THE CRAFT SUPPLY

WITH OLDER ADULTS

CABINET

Thursday, March 28th @ 11:30am-12:30pm

Saturday, March 23rd @ 1-3pm

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FREE TOM TALKS TURKEY

101 S. Main St. Adults are invited to come and bring their

Drop by for an hour of afternoon fun playing

Monday, March 18th @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library

creativity to design their own unique

101 S. Main St.

masterpiece. Supplies are on a first come, first

Join Tom Jake as he takes you on a leisurely,

serve basis. Registration is required.

virtual tour of the Raymond Graf sculptures that

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

make up the collection from the comfort of the

board games and cards with other adults. No registration is required. Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712 FREE GET YOUR CRAFT ON

library’s beautiful 1904 rotunda.

FREE USING THE INTERNET

Thursday, March 28th @ 6-7:30pm

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Monday, March 25th @ 1-3pm

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101 S. Main St.

FREE ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY

101 S. Main St.

Make handmade and homegrown art projects

Thursday, March 21st @ 5:30-6:30pm

Want to apply for a job, check your bank

that you can complete in one session. Let your

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statement, play a game, or log on to Facebook

creative side shine at the library. No experience

101 S. Main St.

but don’t know how to navigate the internet?

necessary. Registration is required.

Coloring isn’t just for kids. Go every third

The library is offering this class to help you learn your way around the internet and tips for

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

Thursday for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Take your own

making successful searches. Attendees should

supplies or use the libraries.

be able to use a mouse and keyboard.

Contact: Cassy Gilliam 270-826-3712

ADULT ARTIST RETREATS

FREE WII FOR ADULTS

Friday, March 22nd @ 9am-3pm

Tuesday, March 26th @ 11:30am-12:30pm

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John James Audubon State Park Museum

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University of Evansville’s Opera Department will

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101 S. Main St.

be performing Motzart’s Cosi Fan Tutte.

This is a monthly Adult Artist Retreat. All

Adults are invited to go by for a fun time playing

Contact: 270-831-9800

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