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june 2013 Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@owensboroparent.com Editor Ashley Sorce ashley@owensboroparent.com

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I’ve never been much of a super hero fan. Growing up, I spent

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very little time watching any of the Marvel characters. I never

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read comic books or got into super hero video games and I don’t think you’ll find a single photo of me donning a red cape.

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But with my son Ethan, it’s a whole different story. We discovered

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Batman and Spider-Man cartoons on Netflix and he is loving

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it. At almost 4 years old he’s determined that if he works hard

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enough he can posses the same strength and valor of his favorite

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good guys.

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If you’ve been around little boys you know the barrage of questions that they ask and my little guy is no different. So that leaves me

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in a little bit of a bind, because when it comes to super hero

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knowledge I fall short. The other day for instance, dressed in his

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batman costume, Ethan asks me “Dad, do you know how to play batman?” Unsure what he meant, I promptly replied, “Of course, I know how to play Batman. Let’s do this!” and I proceeded to let him take the lead as we defeated the “bad guys” and saved his sisters from harm.

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And for me, that’s what’s exciting about being a dad -- discovering new things with my kids and uncovering what they are passionate about. And I know one day it’s not going to be about being a super hero anymore. But whatever it is, sports, music, the arts, I know

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june features this is your graduate [10] parental control [12] the doctor is in [14] i am beautiful [16] off the track [20] the once enchanted castle [26] curtain call [28] to play or not to play [36] super sports sunday [39]

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parent talk Father’s Day is this month and we asked - what does your father mean to you? What is your best memory of Father’s Day? Here are a few of our favorite answers from Facebook.

My dad is a hard working man who made sure that I had everything I ever needed in life. Don’t get that confused with everything I wanted, haha. He taught me the ways of life, the ways of people, and how to protect myself when things aren’t so smooth. He’s an amazing man, and though he is 500 miles away, he’s with me everytime I cook a mean steak, everytime my grass looks perfect, and even those moments when I’m explaining which leaves come from which trees to my kids. I love him! - Mikado Akido

My father is one of the most patient and caring men I know. He has always been someone I knew I could count on for support when I needed it most.

I still to this day fear disappointing him above anything else. I am a big Daddy’s girl. As I got older and interested in boys, he always taught me to find someone who valued my thoughts more than my looks. I always told my family that I wanted to find a man like my Dad and I’ve done just that. While my husband may not be as soft spoken or reserved as my Dad, he still is a man that stands by me and wants much more to hear my opinion then worry about how I look. Now that we have a 2-year-old daughter, I couldn’t be happier that I found him so that she can have a father to look up to and care for her the way I have. - Alyssa Paige Carter

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Father’s Day celebrates the life my father figure created for my family.

Growing up my family always had everything we needed and more. He raised me to be the woman I am today. He taught me things that you can’t learn in school, he motivated me to be the best I could be and always reminded me that I could make my dreams come true. But he did more than that. He gave his wife life, he gave her security, and he gave our family the chance to succeed. He served in the United States Navy for 23 years. He gave us something to be proud of. REST IN PEACE POPS! Gone, but never forgotten. - Meghan Durbin My Daddy is my rock. He took my sister and I in as his own. He and my mom married when I was three, after my father passed. He did everything a Daddy should. He taught me how to ride a bike, fish, play ball, and drive. He was there through every milestone and has never left my side.

To my family, “step child” is not a part of our vocabulary. He has never treated us any different than he has his biological children. He not only took on us, but raised his own two children, and later took in our spouses and now grandchildren. We are all his. My husband lost his father at an early age and considers my dad his own. He was my brother-in-laws best man, that alone speaks volumes! - Melanie Kinney Chaffin

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this is your graduate { by: lora wimsatt }

A

s the daughter of the best mother in the world, I had

You hope someone behind the scenes has extra safety pins and

always harbored a little bit of guilt when Mother’s Day

bobby pins, you hope the speeches will be short this year, and

rolled around.

you hope your strategic parking place pays off when this is over

and everyone tries to leave at once.

I compared myself to my own mother, and came up woefully

short, and certainly undeserving of the praise and tributes my

children heaped on me on that special day.

at least that they don’t sit anywhere near you, and you really,

You hope nobody brought an air horn, and if so, you hope

Hadn’t my children noticed that the three little

words I said most often were not “I love you,” but “Clean your room!”?

Didn’t they remember how many times they had tugged at my sleeve to tell me “something ’portant” and I brushed them away withFor both students and their parents, this is one of those vague, faraway occasions that seem to hover somewhere in the distance, off on the horizon, the finish line of a race that seems to last forever.

truly, fervently hope their kid is not right before

You settle into your seat – grateful for a chairback and not the bench seats – and shuffle through the program. There may be hundreds of names listed, but only one matters.

your kid because you want to hear your kid’s name and not some loud, rude and annoying “Haawwwwnnnnk!”

The music starts – “Pomp and

Circumstance” – everyone knows the title although nobody knows what it really means – and you see a flutter of banners in the doorway, a hesitation, an adult hand waving “yes, yes, go, go now,” and here they come – the class of 2013.

And then all of a sudden, ready or not, there it is,

It’s an unending procession of caps

right in front of you.

and gowns.

You settle into your seat – grateful for a

Your

husband

leans

over

and

chairback and not the bench seats – and shuffle through the

whispers, not very quietly, “How many kids are there, anyway?”

program. There may be hundreds of names listed, but only one

matters.

they shuffle in, one after another, identical in their caps and

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You don’t answer, not taking your eyes off the students as

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gowns.

But you know the tilt of his head or the bounce in her walk,

and your heart leaps a little as you see … your child.

How could this be? Who could this be?

Could this poised young adult possibly be the shrieking, laughing child who tilted crazily down the sidewalk with training wheels just yesterday?

You blink back unexpected tears. Your heart swells with pride as your child steps confidently into place, staring straight ahead, dignified and solemn.

And grown.

But then you see the tassel sway as your child turns to peek

into the stands – confident your eyes are watching – and you see a flash of a smile, a quick wave of the hand and a silent “Hi, Mom.”

Everything else melts away – all the years that came before

this moment, and all the years that will come after – and you know:

This is your child, always.

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Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.

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{ Q&A with christina dalton,

M S S W, C S W

parental

control

}

A. First…he must have been super

those with them in small doses and

excited to hit you in the face. Just

when they have not already broken

to break this problem down, and

that rule. Of course it doesn’t mean

we don’t really have to say this, but

they won’t break it in the future, but

hitting is always wrong. Second,

if they do you won’t have to spend

we have to consider that he is a boy

the time lecturing on why they are

and typically boys are a little more

in trouble because they will know. I

aggressive than girls, not that it

promise. If they can remember that

corrects the situation at all. And

on Friday night you said you are going

finally, I think we sometimes forget

to take them to McDonalds then they

to share the “rules of the world” so

can remember what you allow and

to speak. After the fact, I’m sure

Q: My son is almost 3 years old. His attitude has been off the charts lately. He was so excited about somewhere we were going and he punched me in the face.

I know that he knows this is inappropriate behavior, but I don’t know how to make it stop. I feel as if I am constantly saying no and correcting him. Any suggestions?

that you discussed or disciplined him so that he knows not to hit you in the face again.

At 3 years old, I

and she is going through a phase or maybe she’s just a typical teenager.

personally think,

The mouth on this child is so sassy and I just want to pull my hair out.

so busy that we forget

We’ve tried taking things away from

to go over the rules of

her and nothing works. I feel like I

life until something

am always reminding her to do her

comes up. I would suggest when things are going well and

homework because I don’t want her having bad grades. Help!

A. I am scared of teenagers….LOL. No really, I am a little bit. I can

nothing is

sometimes catch a glimpse of the

really going

teenager I am going to have in the

on is when you

distant future and I wonder what

share a rule or two with

I will do. It sounds like to me that

your child. You could be

you might be a helicopter parent and

watching TV, pause the

there is nothing wrong with that and

TV and say, “Hey…Did

we’ve all been there. A helicopter

you know that it’s never

parent is the parent that is constantly

ok to hit anybody for

reminding and doing things for the

any reason?” You could

child that they should be doing for

also say, “Did you know that

themselves. But don’t feel bad. No

Mommy keeps the toys

one wants their child to get bad

that you don’t pick up

grades. It’s very difficult to sit back,

in your room and you

not remind and watch them get an

me?” Whatever you want your children to know and the

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Q. I have a 14-year-old daughter

we as parents get

have to earn them back from

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what you don’t. Good Luck!

‘F’ on an assignment. I can tell you though that letting them make as many mistakes as possible while

values that you think are

they are young is the best thing that

important try to share

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them care about their grades. One summer spent in summer

know how to get out of that habit. Am I wrong?

school could save them a lifetime of other mistakes-- big, huge

A. Each parent is going to parent differently. You may be

mistakes. I could write on and on about things I would do for

overprotective, while another parent doesn’t watch their child

your daughter to help you but this column is only so long. On

closely enough. We all see people everywhere we go and we

the sassy mouth, I will say that actions speak volumes. Surprises

think to ourselves, I would never do that or if that were my

can come in handy. Just a short example, your daughter has big

child, I tell you what! But I think you have to do what is

plans for Friday night but she has been mouthing off all week.

comfortable for you. And you already know that you are a little

You say, “I’m going to have to do something about this but I’ll

overprotective and that’s probably the first step in changing.

get back with you…try not to worry.” Days go by and when

I would recommend taking it slowly. You might try having a

Friday night comes, the plans go bye-bye. “I’m really sorry;

few girls for a sleep over at your house. Society, social media

I can’t take you to your sleepover tonight. It really drains me

and the world itself makes it difficult to let our children do the

when you speak so disrespectfully to me.” Keep in mind, things

things that we, as children, probably did. I think that you are

may get worse before they get better. Hang in there!

headed in the right direction and I think that by giving your child a little more independence as she gets older will eventually

Q. I have a 10-year-old girl and I am the mom that never lets

get easier for you. It’s a tough thing to do and I don’t think it

her go to sleepovers or run around the neighborhood. My

matters how old they are, we will always be concerned for their

child gets so mad at me sometimes but I just can’t do it. I see

safety.

OP

other parents and they let their kids go wherever they want and I always wonder how they don’t get hurt or something bad

Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator

doesn’t happen to them. I know I’m overprotective, but I don’t

for Daviess County Public Schools.

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family life Q. What motivation did you have to go into pediatrics?

A. I felt like the field of medicine offered me the biggest opportunity to make the most difference. It’s called the “helper’s high.” I could make a difference in generations to come.

Q. In your 40+ years of practice is there one constant you have seen as it relates to parenting?

A. So much has changed, but parents continue to love their children and children are still being supported by their parents.

Q. Have you seen a shift in parenting since you began practicing medicine?

A. Yes, for the better. Mothers are much more prepared for the birth outcomes. Medical care has become superior to the past. More and more mothers are breastfeeding. Families are becoming more conscious of nutrition in the home and healthy food options are being served.

There has been an increase

in baby wearing (close to mother in slings), contrary to some studies, this actually creates independence and is encouraged.

Q. What medical needs have arisen that need to be addressed in our society today?

A. Nutritional Deficit Disorder – not feeding our family real foods (we don’t know what is in processed foods, yet we eat them and feed them to our children) has resulted in learning and behavioral issues. Many think we have an obesity problem, but it’s more of a real food problem. Feed the kids real foods and the

{ by: jaime rafferty }

the doctor is in Known as “America’s Pediatrician” and a best selling author, Dr. William Sears made a visit to Owensboro to discuss Top Health Tips for All Ages. While visiting he sat down with Owensboro Parent Magazine to discuss the successes and issues that face parents and children today.

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obesity problem lessens.

Q. How can families stay healthy both physically and mentally?

A. Go outside! We should be playing alongside our kids. In addition, we need to eat our fruits and vegetables and serve them at mealtime.

Q. If you could leave our readers with one piece of parenting advice, what would it be?

A. Parenting is a series of reactions – get behind the eyes of your child. How would I want my mother/father to react? You will have your answer.

Together with his wife Martha, Dr. Sears has written more than 30 best selling-books and numerous articles on parenting and childcare issues. He currently serves as a medical and parenting consultant for Baby Talk and Parenting magazines. For more information about him and his positive lifestyle and parenting message please check him out at www.drsears.com.

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n a day in age where we tend to complain that teenagers

Kelsey just giggled, “He was tall for me…I can touch his

have no concept of respect, manners, or traditional values;

shoulders.” Parents are not typically in attendance at DCHS

there is quite a redeeming quality in this year’s senior

for prom, so her mom did not know of the final vote until

classes. The seniors at Daviess County, Owensboro, and

she received a picture from Kelsey’s teacher showing that she

Apollo High schools all demonstrated that genuine heart

had won. Next year DCHS staff members Mrs. Miller and

and character outweigh Hollywood looks and social status.

Mrs. Osborne are excited that Kelsey will return to Daviess

Make no mistake about it, these girls are all popular. “Kelsey

County High School for one more year of schooling and then

knows everybody,” Peyton is “locally famous,” and Bree has

hopefully enter the SHEP (Supported Higher Education

had a major role in the school play for the last four years. All

Program) for highly motivated students with different

three girls have beautiful personalities that will win you over

abilities at the University of Kentucky. Kelsey has a love for

with one smile or sheepish grin. It is no wonder why their

plants and flowers and wants to go to school in the area of

classmates could not help but crown each one of them Prom

“floraculture.” With two older siblings that have graduated

Queen.

high school and gone on to college, Kelsey naturally said, “I

Kelsey Dueker is a nineteen year old senior at Daviess

want to go to college.” Concerning the rest of Kelsey’s future

County High School. Kelsey is a beautiful blonde young lady

she says, “I want to grow up. I want to be amazing for people

with a “real outgoing” and “real bubbly” personality that

to like me. I appreciate people saying, ‘Kelsey, you’re a good

knows everybody. Not only was Kelsey the manager for the

person the way you are.’” Judging by this year’s senior class

girls’ basketball team, but she was also named Miss Echoes

vote, there is no doubt that she has already accomplished her

by her peers for the high school yearbook. For all of these

goal.

reasons it should come as no surprise that Kelsey was voted to

represent this year’s senior class as prom queen. What makes

finds that she too “can’t go anywhere without people

Kelsey even more amazing is that she has Down syndrome.

knowing her.” Kelsey and Peyton have quite a bit in common.

However, when speaking to her mother or members of the

Like Kelsey, Peyton is an adorable blonde-headed senior,

senior class, they believe Kelsey received the title of prom

nineteen, and also happens to have Down syndrome. She also

queen for the same reason that has held true for decades…

has a great sense of humor and the sweetest little sheepish

she is popular and her friends love her. According to senior

grin. By choosing Peyton to carry the title of prom queen,

Katy Holland, who has been friends with Kelsey both in and

this senior class demonstrated how much they truly love and

out of school since the first grade, “Everyone loves Kelsey at

appreciate her and her popularity showed. Peyton’s difficulty

Daviess County. (So we decided) she has to be prom queen.

with speech has been one of the obstacles she has had to face

I’m really proud of our senior class.” As far as prom night

during her education, but she very clearly communicated

went, Kelsey said, “I was shocked.” When asked if she felt

how she felt about their vote. My “friends voted me prom

beautiful that evening, she very matter-of-factly said, “I

queen because I’m nice, I’m thoughtful, and I’m amazing.”

was beautiful.” When asked to recall how she felt dancing

Her mother agrees that, “Kids like Peyton for Peyton. If she

with 6’ 4” prom king and basketball star, Logan O’Bryan,

didn’t have Down’s, I think she still would be voted prom

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Similarly at Owensboro High School, Peyton Van Meter

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community queen.” Peyton’s teacher, Mrs. Lori Walters, confirmed that

selections to the final four, her mom made sure that she was

“Peyton is the most popular girl in school, so she was a

in attendance at prom. Having never been to prom herself,

logical choice.” Peyton also found herself surprised at being

her mother found herself in tears, “When she came down

awarded the title of prom queen. After being crowned she

the steps, I was bawlin’.” A little girl who was once scared

looked at her mom and said, “I won. I’m prom queen. Oh, my

of an electric can opener and the garbage truck was able to

gosh. I won.” Peyton also plans to return for one more year

overcome her fear of stairs and be escorted down the staircase

of high school next year to focus primarily on job and life

to accept her beautiful jeweled crown. Aside from being

skills. About her future, she says, “I want to go to college. I

crowned prom queen, Bree’s favorite memories of the night

want to be a worker.” She will first spend the summer as an

were taking pictures with the senior girls and being given “a

“honorary counselor” with Parks and Recreation, and smiles

big umbrella” in the spirit of the prom’s theme Singing in the

at the thought.

Rain. Bree will not be returning to Apollo next year. She will

Although Bree Sapp is also a senior at age nineteen,

be learning new skills through Hugh E. Sandefur Industries,

unlike the other girls, Bree has soft auburn hair and proudly

a non-profit corporation that offers vocational arts as well as

wears Apollo blue. Bree finds her fame on stage, under the

training and employment for disabled adults. Bree wants

bright lights, using her uncanny ability to memorize lines,

to get a job, and will hopefully be able to do so via their

including those of her cast members. Although this may not

satellite program with the Wendell Foster Campus. Of all

sound too out of the ordinary, it is quite remarkable for a

the items that the full scale manufacturing facility assembles

child with autism who once struggled with echolalia, a type

and creates, Bree was most excited about making wheelchair

of speech in which children echo the words of the speaker

parts. In the meantime, she will enjoy the simple things this

and often speak in third person. Bree also loves to work in the

summer like using her new library card at the public library

greenhouse, arrange flowers, and create artwork worthy of the

and listening to her new MP3 player with Monster High ear

“People’s Choice Award.” Bree’s mom was “so excited when

buds that she received as a graduation gif

she was nominated.” When Bree made it from the final eight

When looking at these three beautiful girls and the

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memories that they were each able to experience on prom night, we also must make sure we look behind the scenes. Each one of these young ladies is amazing and dynamic in their own right,

a hope & a future

but we must not forget that they also happen to have a support system of teachers, aides, and peer tutors that help them to shine a little brighter. The teachers and aides that work with these students treat them more like family members than students, taking them to ball games, attending their events, and being there for every personal crisis and triumph. The peer tutoring programs at our high schools are made up of incredible young people that help our differently-abled students to read, write, and do outside activities. The relationships built in the peer tutoring program also bring out the best in the tutors, as voiced

by Special Education teacher Diane Higdon, “I don’t know who gets the most out of this program.” It is no wonder these students felt inspired to vote for the girls who bring a little sunshine to their lives each day. The character that was demonstrated by all three senior classes can best be summed up by Mrs. Higdon’s words, “It does my heart proud to be a part of it. I will have memories for life.”

SHEP is currently serving students ages 18 to 26 at the following Kentucky Institutions of Higher Education: The University of Kentucky Northern Kentucky University Bluegrass Community and Technical College Eastern Kentucky University Somerset Community and Technical College Murray State University

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Melody Wallace is a teacher at DCMS who finds new blessings each day in her roles as teacher, wife, mom, and stepmom.

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So often we tend to think that students with disabilities will not be able to attend and experience college life.

The SHEP program is a grant funded program which is funded through the U.S. Department of Education.

“The mission of the Supported Higher Education Project (SHEP) is to promote inclusion of young adults with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of college life, integrating academics, socialization, and meaningful work experiences.”

For more information please visit http://www.shepky.org/.

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off the track { article by: danny may | photography by: jason tanner}

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wensboro has produced its fair share of professional athletes over the years, including NFL, NBA, MLB, and

NASCAR stars. But three of the brightest stars in motorcycle racing also come from Owensboro: Tommy, Nicky, and Roger Lee Hayden. If you’ve ever walked through the SpeedZeum at the museum or watched the MTV movie “The Kentucky Kid” you know exactly what I mean.

So I have to admit that I was a little star struck when I introduced myself to Earl Hayden, the patriarch of the Hayden racing family, and his son Tommy for this interview. But I came away with one word in my mind: humility.

“You ought to be talking to my wife, Rose,” Earl told me right off. “She’s the real story. She gave up a lot of stuff so that our boys could go off racing their motorcycles.” It didn’t take me long to realize comments like that are in typical Earl Hayden fashion. It’s in his nature to downplay himself, shy away from the spotlight, and give credit to someone else. In fact, Earl was hesitant to even do this interview because he didn’t want to be put on a pedestal. “I don’t want this article to sound like I’m bragging or like we’re something special. Every parent thinks their kids are the greatest, so I’m no different than anybody else,” he said.

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community Right. Except for the fact that Earl’s kids

Owensboro Catholic High School and

literally scattered all over the world

are three of the most famous and successful

attended Precious Blood Catholic Church

sometimes?

motorcycle racers in the world. We sat in

growing up. Four out of the five still live

E.H. – Well with these new phones these

Earl and Rose’s garage, which has become

in Owensboro (with the exception of Jenny,

days it’s really nice because we can do Face

a store room full of Roger, Nicky, and

who lives in Utah because her husband is a

Time with Jenny and our granddaughter

Tommy’s racing memorabilia. Pictures,

doctor and got a job at a hospital in Ogden.)

Kyla Jo out in Utah. So we get to see them

trophies, and plaques line the walls above a

In fact, it’s not unusual to find them at a

all the time even though we’re not actually

row of motorcycles ranging from the mini-

Friday night football game cheering on

with them. But like with Nicky, if he’s

bike they all learned to ride on, to Tommy’s

the Aces. Daughter Kathleen keeps things

racing in another country we use a program

2004 AMA championship ride and Nicky’s

running smoothly at the family business,

called Viber, which is like Skype, that

2006 world championship MotoGP bike.

3rd Chance Auto.

works no matter where he’s at. It’s gotten

Just a few feet away, where we took the

harder to get everybody together. Really

photo for this month’s cover of Owensboro

It’s that kind of hometown pride that

the only time is like at weddings. With

Parent, the home-made dirt track wound

Owensboro Parent wanted to capture in this

their racing schedules, the boys might be in

around the back lot; the site of countless

Father’s Day special feature by sitting down

three different countries on the same race

laps all five Hayden kids honing their craft

with Earl and Tommy Hayden to talk about

day. Another thing we try to do is rotate

as kids; Earl’s stopwatch in hand.

raising kids in Owensboro, family values,

who travels with the boys. Rose and our

and racing.

daughters try to go to a different country

The Haydens might be world famous, but

each year. So that’s nice because the boys

they are Owensboro through and through.

O.P. - Earl, how do you stay in touch with

have family with them and Rose and the

All five of the Hayden kids graduated from

your kids and grandkids when they’re

girls get to see the world. About the only

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time they all three race at the same track on the same day is Laguna, California, so that race is almost like a holiday for us because we can all be there.

O.P. – Tommy, obviously you travel a lot with your job. How do you balance being gone so much and still spending time with your kids?

Tommy – Yeah, things change when you have kids. Immediately. It’s definitely not easy to leave and be gone. I used to get to the track a day or two ahead to practice or whatever. But now I get there at the last possible second and I leave as soon as I can.

I build my schedule differently now. I used to train in California all winter because the weather’s so much nicer. But now I do my winter training here. And my wife and kids go with me a lot. Probably four or five races

Top Left: Nicky, Michael Jordan, Tommy and Roger Lee. Bottom Left: Earl with granddaughter Kyla Jo. Top Right: The Hayden Family.

Bottom Right: Roger Lee, Tommy and Nicky. (Photos submitted)

a year. When they come along I always

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community drive so we can make stops along the way and find things to do on the way there and on the way back to make it more like a mini-

“If I’m gonna pass on anything I hope it’s respect. I’ve always said

vacation. Zoos or parks or whatever. I’d say it’s a trade-off. It stinks that I’m gone a lot during the season, but then they get to have some experiences they may not have if I wasn’t racing.

‘Keep your word good and pay your bills.’ I think that goes a long way. And faith. You gotta have faith in God.”

O.P. – Earl, what’s the best part about raising kids in Owensboro?

E.H. – The family atmosphere. The way people are here.

Owensboro has it all. And it’s a slower pace than bigger cities. It really is a great place to raise a family. I think our kids all recognize that and that’s why they’ve mostly stayed. All our kids still call Owensboro their hometown, even Jenny, and I think they would come back in a heartbeat if her husband could find a job at the new hospital or someplace.

O.P. – Tommy, what did you like about growing up in Owensboro?

T.H. –You know, you don’t really think about it much until you get older or travel a little bit and see other places. But now looking back, Owensboro is just a good atmosphere. And good people. I really liked our property, and being able to ride anytime we wanted to.

O.P. - You all could live anywhere, yet you still live in Owensboro.

What keeps you here?

T.H. – Owensboro really is a great place to raise kids. For me it’s never been an option. It’s always felt like home here and it’s always been my home.

E.H. - I know one thing the boys love about Owensboro is that it’s just comfortable for them here. They can come home and just be themselves here. See their old friends or whatever.

T.H. – Yeah, I’ve always had a close-knit group friends here in Owensboro. I’ve been a lot of places racing, and we have a second

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house in California, but I’ve always

dad. Like the things they sacrificed for us

pursue it. I hope they can find a job that

considered Owensboro home and I always

so we could race. Now I see it in the simple

they’re as passionate about too.

will. No matter where I’m at, I’m always

things. I might go across town to watch my

excited to get to come back home here.

daughter play a softball game, but they went

O.P – Okay, so I gotta ask… have the girls

across the country with all of us. Lots of

shown any interest in racing?

times.

T.H. – Oh no! None whatsoever. And that’s

OP – Earl, how do grandkids compare with kids?

fine with me. Olivia likes to ride 4-wheelers

E.H. – Oh, I can’t get enough of these

O.P – Earl, what values do you and Rose

but that’s about it. Klaudia Rose hasn’t yet.

grandkids! We just love to see them. Rose

hope to pass on to this third generation?

Of all of them, maybe Vera because she likes

and I, we love to babysit. They’ll thank us

E.H. – If I’m gonna pass on anything I

to pretend she’s riding things, but I think

for watching the grandkids but we think we

hope it’s respect. I’ve always said “Keep

it’s more about ponies than motorcycles.

should thank them! You know, when you’re

your word good and pay your bills.” I

She’s only 1 ½ so we’ll see.

raising kids, you’re so busy. You work all

think that goes a long way. And faith. You

the time. But now, with these grandkids, we

gotta have faith in God. And that’s another

From just being around the Hayden family

have more time so we don’t miss a practice

thing about Owensboro is there’s so many

a short while for this interview, it’s obvious

or a game hardly.

churches here. You can find what you like

that their roots in Owensboro run deep and

and go there. We’ve always tried to stress

their family ties are strong. Which leads

O.P. - Tommy, what surprises you most

that importance.

me to believe that the Hayden’s greatest

about being a dad?

T.H. - I guess for me it would just be the

successes and blessing in life are actually off

T.H. – Definitely seeing all the stuff my

good standard values like we learned.

the track.

parents did or talked about when we were

I really hope my daughters can find

growing up. Now I appreciate it more as a

something they like early on like I did and

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Danny May is a husband and father of two boys (3 and almost 5). He is also the Director of Family Life at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

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the once enchanted

castle { by: katie albers }

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t was a sparkling, spring day and the whole family was in

plopped a kiss on his cheek. Off he ran back to his castle,

the backyard. My son had been playing hard all morning

our new cedar play set, where his enchanted rose, a plastic

so when he lay down on the porch steps, I figured it was nap

flower underneath a clear bucket, and his little sister, playing

time. I watched as he began to twist and turn on the step,

the role of Mrs. Potts, awaited. I smiled, thinking once again

wrapping his red cape, the one I’d cut from a t-shirt, around

that the investment of a play set is perfect for fueling the

his body. Then he sat up and said, “The spell is broken! Now

imagination.

I’m the prince!” I immediately realized that his behavior

was not fatigue, but a reenactment of the transformation

of play sets in backyards and I almost never see kids playing

scene from Beauty and the Beast. He turned to me and said,

on them. Just like any new toy, the excitement of a play set

“Belle, it’s me!” Right on cue I replied, “It is you!” And I

will be short-lived if you simply use it to climb and swing.

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However, when I drive the streets of Owensboro, I see lots

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Reinvigorate your children’s excitement for this expensive piece of equipment with just a little bit of creativity.

raceway flag stand

flashlights for an even spookier dining experience.

sky high art museum Bring out the sidewalk chalk and let the kids draw on the

Host a neighborhood race day. Have runners race around a

walls and floors of the play set. Generally, chalk will rinse

backyard course and assign one lucky kid to be at the top of

off with water and any residue can be lightly sanded away

the play set waving construction paper flags. Color-code the

if a new inspiration hits. Once the museum is finished,

flags so that when a blue flag is waving the participants have

encourage the kids to show off their masterpieces through a

to hop or while pink is flying everyone has to crawl.

museum tour.

eagle’s nest lookout

enchanted castle / hero lair

Gather a few small toys and hide them around the yard. Have

Dress up the kids in all their princess and superhero finery,

the kids sit atop the play set with binoculars and try to find

and let their clothes inspire them to enjoy the play set. Help

the toys by sight. For an added twist, one kid can be on the

them to put together a bucket of yard-proof accessories and

ground while the child in the play set gives directions on

then sit back and watch them set up a little fantasy world in

where to find the hidden toys.

your backyard.

picnic in a cave

Get creative with your family and see if your kids don’t take

Using push pins, attach old sheets or table cloths on all sides

an interest in that old play set once again.

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of the play set enclosing the bottom level. Prepare a picnic lunch for the kids and allow them to eat in the “cave.” In the fall, when darkness creeps in earlier, let the kids use their

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{photo by: jason tanner}

curtain call

earth with out “art” is just eh

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Wiley & the Hairy Man Friday, June 21 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 22 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 23 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and half price for members.

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hakespeare once said, “all the world’s a

of 6 and 14. Two local high school students are

stage...” No, he didn’t say a science lab or

the lighting designer and the stage manager. To

math room. He said stage.

further educate children about the arts, TWO

“The arts, theater specifically, is the ability

hosts Summer Drama camp starting in June,

to think and create,” said Grae Greer, TWO play

which runs for three weeks. There are different

director. “Science may heal us and keep us alive,

camps, each focused around an age appropriate

but the arts is why we want to live. We need to

area such as Intro to Theatre, Acting and Design,

instill that early.”

Puppetry & Puppet Making, and Playwriting/

And next month you can enstill the

Storytelling.

importance of the arts for your children, when

If your child missed out on the current

TWO presents Wiley & the Hairy Man.

performance, do not worry. The next TWO youth

show will be William Shakespeare’s Much Ado

Wiley is a spine-tingling tale of a boy and

his worst fears in the swamp. Eventually these

About Nothing. Youth between the ages of 13 and

fears are overcome by Wiley himself. Wiley & the

18 can audition at the Trinity Center on June 2,

Hairy Man centers around a young fatherless boy,

from 2 – 4 p.m. and June 3, from 6 – 8 p.m.

his conjure-woman mother, his faithful dog, the

Because arts can be so important to a child’s

Hairy Man who haunts Wiley’s days and dreams

development, TWO youth shows may be the

and the swamp.

perfect outlet for your child to explore the arts,

The cast and crew are made up of

specifically theatre. As “The Longest Running

approximately 30 local children between the ages

Show in Town,” TWO has impacted thousands of www.OwensboroParent.com

adults and youth in the Owensboro area.

“Community theater is ‘home’ to many people regardless of race, sex, age, religion or social status,” said Emmy Woosely, assistant director of Wiley. “People from all walks of life can come together to create a piece of art that not only cast and crew, but also the community as a whole can be proud of. For many people community theater is the first type of theater they get to experience, and this impact reflects on their love of the arts forever. Theatre Workshop of Owensboro also invites people to enjoy the beauty and unique architectural features of two local historical treasures, the Trinity Center and the Opryhouse on Frederica in which performances are held.”

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro has seen countless young people

come to auditions as shy and bashful children, according to Teresa Wills, TWO Youth Activity Chair. “But we watched them blossom during the rehearsal process and through their participation in the production of the plays,” Teresa said.

At Theatre Workshop, kids have a chance to interact with peers from different schools and backgrounds perhaps unlike their own, and enjoy the acceptance that comes with making friends with similar interests. Teresa says many of the children that have been involved in TWO’s drama clubs and camps have gone on to careers in theater and the ones that have chosen different paths have benefited from their experiences during the youth productions.

“The arts, especially theater, encourage children to use creativity and teamwork to create a final product,” Emmy said. “The arts allow children to see the beauty in the world in which they live. The arts are also an incredible place to build self confidence, I’ll never forget when we cast Body, as the dog in Wiley-- He (and his mother) were beaming with pride...that is a feeling you can not get from a book.”

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Helpful Hint!

Theatre Workshop offers rolling yearlong memberships for patrons. Memberships come in two forms. The “Individual Membership” ($50) gives the patron two half-price tickets per production. The “Family Membership” ($100) gives the patron FOUR half-price tickets per production. Along with that, both of these memberships give patrons discounts on drama camp, drama club, concerts, special events, coupons to local downtown restaurants, and up to date information on new shows in the season.

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fostering success { paid advertorial }

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randon Lee’s career goals will lead him to a major university,

representing OCTC on the KCTCS All-Academic Team. Lee

but he built his higher education foundation at Owensboro

became involved in student groups and served as president of the

Community and Technical College.

internationally recognized Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

He said the faculty and staff at OCTC fostered his success.

at OCTC.

“The class size is smaller. If I have a question, I can ask it right

there and talk face to face with my professor,” Lee said. “That’s the

Lee has plans for medical school. He took all of his prerequisites “Coming here and doing well gave me the confidence to do more,”

Lee said.

advantage of being at a community college.”

Lee went to a four-year college right out of high school, but left

Students who want to become doctors, dentists or pharmacists

his freshman year and entered the workforce. After six years in the

can start at OCTC and save thousands on their education through the

restaurant business, he found himself on unemployment. He received

Cornerstone Program. Cornerstone is designed for students looking

a letter informing him that he could qualify for financial assistance

for a rigorous curriculum to help them meet their goals without

for college.

massive student loan debt.

“When I got that letter, it was a big deal,” Lee said. “I knew I had

OCTC is a tremendous value for recent high school graduates,

to go to school.”

college students who return home after starting at a 4-year university

and others who want careers in these high-demand fields.

He visited OCTC and was surprised at how easy it was to enroll.

Given his first college experience, he wasn’t very confident about

“Students can transfer with confidence to work toward bachelor’s

prospects for academic success.

degrees and eventually doctorates of medicine, dentistry or

“I was just trying to get back in and see what I can do,” he said.

pharmacy,” said Scott Williams, OCTC vice president of academic

He excelled academically and became of one of two students

affairs.

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support for children in need C

hild abuse and neglect takes a tremendous toll on children in Kentucky. Every year there is the tragic news of children who die directly due to the actions or inactions of those who are supposed to offer love, support and care. Officials in Kentucky investigate over 30,000 cases of abuse each year, and countless more go unreported.

The impact of child abuse and neglect is not just felt by the individual child, but in future generations as these children often become parents who model the parenting they received growing up.

Combating abuse and neglect is not just vital for the individual child, but it’s paramount to breaking the cycle that can haunt and damage families for generations.

Sunrise Children’s Services has been on the front lines of that effort since 1869. Born from the need to care for children left orphaned, hungry or alone after the Civil War, Sunrise has grown and changed dramatically over time, but our mission of being a refuge for children in need has remained constant.

Sunrise currently cares for over 600 children each day through our statewide network of foster homes, residential centers and communitybased services. While our priority is still to provide a place of safety for hurting children, our efforts have expanded to include proactive measures designed to help identify and prevent abuse from occurring in the first place.

Sunrise counseling services for children, teens and parents have proven beneficial in helping improve family relationships. Our Youth Support Center in London is a program for at-risk teens who receive intensive after-school counseling and assistance to steer them away from bad choices. Most of these young people come from families where substance abuse, crime or other destructive behavior is evident.

Of course, Sunrise also provides the direct help and support to children who have been removed from their families because of abuse, neglect or other domestic crisis. We operate four residential centers for adolescent girls, located at Morehead, Mayfield, Dixon

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and Elizabethtown. We offer similar services for boys at our Spring Meadows Center in Mt. Washington, the Crossroads Center in Elizabethtown and the Cumberland Adventure Program in Bronston, Ky. In June, Sunrise will assume operation of the Oak Meadow Ranch in Hopkinsville, which will also serve boys in the same age range.

At these centers, the young people benefit from a safe environment and are given positive structure for their lives. They receive counseling as needed and an emphasis is made on catching them up academically. In addition, the young people are given opportunities for special events and outings to places like ball games, amusement parks and other educational and recreational activities that many have never experienced.

At our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in Danville, Sunrise offers help to boys 6-18 who suffer from severe emotional or behavioral problems. The boys here get similar treatment to those in our other residential programs, with even more intensive focus on counseling and therapy.

Sunrise foster care extends from border to border in Kentucky.

Foster parents find unparalleled training and support among the benefits of partnering with Sunrise as they open their homes to children in need of a safe and supportive family. Sometimes, the foster children can be returned to their homes in a short time. On other occasions, foster parents make long-term commitments to the children, and there have been numerous instances where Sunrise foster parents have adopted the child if and when the biological family’s parental rights are terminated, becoming a forever family.

Since 1869, Sunrise has been a leading advocate for children across Kentucky, and we continue that work in 2013. As a leading non-profit children’s agency, our efforts have been successful largely in part to the continued support and donations of individuals, churches, corporations and others who share in our desire to make a difference in children’s lives.

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To learn how to become a foster parent or learn how to support the work of Sunrise,

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getting your kids to eat local, fresh vegetables { paid advertorial }

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e all know that local fresh fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of a healthy diet. They pack a wallop of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, and when compared to their canned or frozen counterparts, the taste simply can’t be beat.

“When you buy locally grown, you’re getting the produce at its peak form,” says Kevin Trunnell, Owner and Grower at Trunnell’s Farm Market in Utica, Kentucky. At Trunnell’s Farm Market, We believe the key word in describing the health benefit of locally grown is “Fresh.” The produce at Trunnell’s Farm Market is local and fresher than produce that has been shipped in from other states.

Fresher produce means it is more flavorful and more nutritious to eat. Nutritionists tell us to “eat the rainbow” - incorporate a full spectrum of colors in our fruit and vegetable diets. Conversely, parents are still pondering: How do we get our kids to eat more vegetables?

According to Mr. Trunnell, healthy eating habits are best established early. Children are more likely to eat foods if they are involved in the selection and the preparation, and farm markets, like Trunnell’s Farm Market, are an excellent place to inspire their interest. Plus, local food tastes better, and kids are simply more likely to eat foods that taste great.

Trunnell’s Tips to Get Kids to Eat More Veggies Get them involved Kids are more invested in a meal if they help with its preparation.

Allowing them to clean carrots, snap beans, mix the dressing and set the table gives kids a sense of pride and makes them more enthusiastic and

cooperative at meal time.

Enforce the “one bite rule” Research has consistently shown that kids who have initially rejected a vegetable must be exposed to it at least 8-10 times for the vegetable to be accepted. Many parents have had success with the “one bite rule,” requiring the child to try at least one mouthful of a rejected vegetable whenever it is served. After enough exposures the vegetable will become more familiar to the child and usually they will begin to rate it more favorably.

Understand their values Kids usually see the world differently than adults do, and as a result they usually have very different values. They really could care less about eating healthy. So, telling them a food is healthy is unlikely to get you very far. However, most kids feel limited by their size and wish to be bigger and stronger. Explaining that broccoli “helps you grow” is therefore more effective than, “it’s healthy” or “because I said so.”

Keep at it Some kids will be more difficult than others, and will require more effort and patience. It’s important to realize, however, that the habits they develop at a young age will remain with them long into adulthood. Continue to set a good example, create fun, positive experiences around food, let them help in the kitchen, enforce the one bite rule and do anything else you can to keep exposing them to the healthy local food choices. Your persistence will pay off.

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trunnell’s farm fresh produce availability calendar june

july

august

Tomatoes Peaches

Onions Broccoli

Sweet Corn Zucchini Watermelon Green Beans

Strawberries Zucchini

Cabbage Potatoes

Cantaloupe Tomatoes

Peppers Onions

Cucumbers Eggplant

Cantaloupe Tomatoes

Peppers Onions

Cucumbers Eggplant

Cantaloupe Tomatoes

Onions Broccoli

Eggplant Grapes

Peaches Squash

Broccoli Cabbage

Blueberries

Squash

Broccoli Cabbage

Grapes

Squash Zucchini

Cabbage Potatoes

Fall Squash Pumpkins

Green Beans Cucumbers Peppers Blueberries

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Sweet Corn Zucchini Watermelon Green Beans

september & october Potatoes Okra

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to play or not to play?

Many parents want their children to play sports, and often we have our own ideas about what the appropriate sport may be for our children. So how do we guide our children toward the right sport for them as individuals, and set aside our own personal preferences?

When to start

As they get older, there is often a tension between the child’s own

Before about age 6, children should be learning basic physical

interests, the parent’s desires for their children’s choice of sports,

skills like running, throwing, and catching. They do not yet

the child’s physical strengths and weaknesses, and the financial

understand competition and rules, so being active and developing

requirements of the sport. As much as possible, choosing at least

skills are more important than team activities. By first grade,

two activities that develop different skills would be helpful, such

many children have more social skills, interest in working

as swimming and football.

together, and longer attention spans, so they can follow rules and

If your child is fast but not so strong, football may not be as wise

accept constructive criticism. Children should not get overly

of a choice as perhaps soccer; those with better balance might

involved in win-lose sports until they understand that their self-

be well-suited to the ice skates of hockey. Another aspect of

worth will not be determined by winning or losing. Early on, they

choosing a sport is letting the child try different ones until he

should focus on having fun and improving skills.

feels a special connection to one or another, while leaving several

Finally, by 10-12 years old, competition becomes more of a focus,

options open in the early years.

but playing time is still more important. Many kids at this age would rather have more playing time on a losing team than

Specializing

less on a winning team. Their personal experience still trumps

Sports medicine experts recognize that if children specialize at

winning for the team.

too young an age, they are more at risk of injury. Certainly by high school many highly-competitive teens only have time for

Which sport?

one sport, because of the level at which they are competing. But

For younger children, swimming lessons or tumbling are great

it would be dangerous for a 9 or 10-year-old to specialize and

options, because they teach basic skills and muscle control, which

play only one sport 10 months a year. This is the reason Little

are useful building blocks for other activities. They should also

League has limits on pitch counts; too much throwing can lead to

focus on hand-eye coordination and mastering the fear of getting

tendinitis of the pitching arm. Cross-training can help exercise

hit by a ball, so playing a casual game of catch with parents is a

other muscle group that may not get as much of a work out in the

great way to stay active outdoors.

child’s primary sport.

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What if my child wants to quit?

Clearly children should learn the importance of finishing what they start, so I would not recommend stopping mid-season unless there is a really good reason. But the first step is always to have an open, honest discussion about the child’s true reason for wanting to quit. Often it has more to do with the coach or playing time, which may be remedied by speaking with the coach or waiting until next season, especially if the child likes the sport but just is not performing as well as the other kids. Parents can use the off-season to help the child with the basic skills for her chosen sport. A child’s desire to quit should also prompt an inward look to see if the child is really in the sport because of the parents’ reasons and not her own.

This summer get your kids as active as you can, even if it’s just sending them out the door to run in the yard. Organized sports teach lots of life lessons, but free play is also very important, especially for younger children. Go outside and have fun with your family!

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super sports sunday S

ummer is all about being outside, and for a lot of families that

sports clinics, photos with your child’s favorite mascots and a guest

means sports. Participation in a sporting activity can teach

speaker. Prizes will be awarded to those children who place in the

your child to be physically active, giving him or her a head start on

competitions.

lifelong fitness. And what better way can a child learn to be a part

of a team than to participate in a sport?

that focuses on making sure the sports experience is all about the

kids – their learning, character development, life skills transfer and

With your encouragement and support, chances are a few sports

This event is hosted by Kidcentric Sports. an organization

will spark your child’s interest. Your child is likely to show natural

enjoyment.

preferences for certain sports or activities. Start there, being careful

to keep your child’s maturity and skill level in mind. Then fan the

educational opportunities for coaches, parents and youth leagues

flame by taking your child to local sporting events and sharing your

on how to transfer life skills to sports and sports lessons to life

own sports interests with your child.

based on core values like integrity, sportsmanship, respect, good

citizenship, teamwork, personal responsibility and manners.

Super Sports Sunday is a great FREE event for children to

The primary function of Kidcentric Sports is to implement

learn about sports and get the chance to participate in a a variety

This FREE event is being held at Moreland Park on June 9th,

of different sports activities. Fun activities include Punt, Pass &

2013 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your children for a fun, family-

Kick, Pitch, Hit & Run, Golf, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Disc Golf,

centered, day of sports.

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Obstacle Course and much more! Super Sports Sunday will host

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calendar

june 2013 Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Owensboro Parent. Our magazine compiles events from across the city and county. So when your family is looking for something to do, check out the Owensboro Parent calendar, where you will find information on local events, including event descriptions, locations, dates, times and price.

Want to include your event? Contact the editor at ashley@owensboroparent.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 VILLAGE AT THE CREEK ARTS SERIES “SONGWRITERS IN THE VILLAGE” will feature

local musicians jamming and telling stories by the campfire; Pioneer Village, Yellow Creek Park; For more information contact Sean Dysinger at 926-1100.

FREE BABYROO A baby care fair for

expecting families; 9 a.m. to 12 noon; Lewis Lane Christian Life Center, 2600 Lewis Lane; For more information call (270) 685-4589.

OWENSBORO DANCE THEATRE’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA The Owensboro Dance

Theatre celebrates their 30th Anniversary with a Gala at RiverPark Center; 7-10 p.m.; http://www.owensborodancetheatre.org.

SEAARK BOATS OWNERS INVITATIONAL CATFISH TOURNAMENT The 3rd Annual

SeaArk Boats Owners Invitational Catfish Tournament will have fishermen competing from all over for the title of 1st place.

Fishermen will also be competing to win the title of Big Fish (awarded to the person who catches the largest catfish). Winners will be awarded cash prizes and all contestants will be entered in to a drawing for a brand

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new SeaArk Procat 200. Bring your family to watch these fishermen bring in their biggest catches when they weight in throughout the day. Children can even watch the fish be sent back to the water with our Fish Slide.

There will be food, t-shirts for sale, boats to look at and a great atmosphere. For more information you can visit our website www. seaarkboats.com or visit our Facebook page SeaArk Boats. *Note: To enter the tournament you must be a SeaArk Boat owner.

DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO CRUISE-IN Head

Downtown every 1st Saturday from April to October and enjoy classic cars! Free admission and fun for the whole family!

FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the

library every Saturday morning from 10:00— 12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 FREE SUNDAY MOVIES ON THE RIVER

RiverPark Center’s FREE outdoor movie series begins this year with “Disney’s The Lion King”. You can bring your own chair

or use one of the chairs provided. No coolers or pets, please. Concessions are available. Cartoons before each feature film.

Movies begin at dusk; (270) 687-2787 or riverparkcenter.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 FREE GET INTO CHARACTER Can you guess

the names of the popular characters that we have on our board? Make your guesses, and return your entry form into the 2nd floor desk to receive a gift and be entered into a grand prize drawing! Ages 12 and younger; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members

of the Junior League of Owensboro for some exercise fun, and then in preparing a delicious summer treat….Fruit Kabobs!

The first 20 kids who participate will receive Kids In The Kitchen T-Shirts and helpful summer recipes to all; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.;

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calendar Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must

wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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MINI CAMP – BE A NATURALIST Learn what

a naturalist does by becoming a Naturalist for 2 days! Learn how to observe flora and fauna like a true scientist. Create a true nature journal using your photographs, drawings and specimens. Preserve plant specimens for your journal. Activities will be both outside and inside. For ages 8-12 years old; 12:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org

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FREE IT’S MAGIC! Bring your lawn chairs

and join magician Ron Mayhew in the Reading Garden (weather permitting) for a mesmerizing performance that must be seen to be believed; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org FREE GET INTO CHARACTER See event

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U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must

wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 6851255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send coded

messages to your friends using Morse Code! Also visit with members of our local Amateur Radio Club and learn about amateur radio… perhaps even start work on

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magnificent adventure as our hero battles evils, rescues maidens, and sets out to right the world’s wrongs. The beautiful and compelling storytelling is coupled to remarkable music, including the songs Dulcinea, Only Thinking of Him, and, of course, The Impossible Dream. (270) 6835333 www.theatreworkshop.org

BLUEGRASS JAM On the first Thursday

of each month, head to the Bluegrass Museum to jam with other musicians.

Jamming is for musicians of all levels and begins at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Museum at (270) 9267891 or visit their their website at www. bluegrassmuseum.org.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 8 OWENSBORO SOAP BOX DERBY The annual

contest for youth racing, using home-built cars on a new track at Ben Hawes Park.

Races are run on the Owensboro Lions Club Gravity Track at Ben Hawes Park. The winners here go on to compete in the Akron, Ohio National Championships. For more information, contact John Austin at (270) 852-3823.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 FLIGHT SIMULATOR Fly the friendly virtual

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

skies with a radio controlled airplane flight simulator! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must

wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 6851255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Friday After 5 is a summer-long series of FREE outdoor concerts held every Friday on the BB&T Plaza at RiverPark Center overlooking the Ohio River. Terry Lee & the Rockaboogie Band (Jerry Lee Lewis); Courtyard Woodabenz; Overlook Stage - Andy Brasher; Street Fair - Princess & Prince Celebration. (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5. com.

LANHAM BROTHERS JAMBOREE This family-

fun and interactive show will feature Bluegrass, Country, Clogging and Comedy.

Showtime is 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CST. The Jamboree will be held in the Good Time Theater at Diamond Lake Resort. Tickets are general admission at the door and are $10 per person, $5 for ages 6-12 years and 5 years and under are free. Discounts offered for groups of 15 or more people.

Group tickets may be purchased by calling (270) 314-4331; 7301 Hobbs Road; www. lanhambrothersjamboree.com.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 9 FREE SUPER SPORTS SUNDAY This event

MAN OF LA MANCHA TWO’s 2013 summer

musical is one of the world’s most popular shows – the inspiring story of Don Quixote, champion of the oppressed, and his faithful companion Sancho. Prepare for

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MONDAY, JUNE 10 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for

ages 2 and younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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SOLAR ART Create Amazing

Artwork using the power of the sun and learn sun safety from the pros at Owensboro Dermatology! Free samples of sunscreen for all! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROPIN CRAFT Drop in anytime to

FREE SUPERHERO TRAINING

create a Father’s Day card to take home. Ages 12 and younger; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

CAMP Come hear some super

KIDS KAMP – DIG, PLANT & GROW Kids can spend the week

at the Western KY Botanical Garden and learn about plants and gardening. Call for more information and reservations; (270) 852-8925 or www.wkbg. org

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 GREEN SMOOTHIES Meet

Naturalist Richard Ogilvy and taste a delicious green drink that is good for you too! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

stories and learn what it takes to be a superhero. Suit up with the masks, wrist bands, and capes we’ll make during our camp. Ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks;

$7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

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U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY;

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calendar fun! After the story, participants will investigate a variety of living insects, and identify them using bug charts! It’s science toy time at its science best! This is a great activity for pre-school through elementary age groups and is included in the price of admission. Of course, Museum Members can participate free of charge! 10 – 11 a.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters Can You Flink It?: See what objects float and sink, then figure out a way to make them“flink”… by floating and sinking just under the water’s surface! 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Friday After 5 is a

messages to your friends using Morse Code! Also visit with members of our local Amateur Radio Club and learn about amateur radio… perhaps even start work on getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROP-IN CRAFT See

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

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summer-long series of FREE outdoor concerts held every Friday on the BB&T Plaza at RiverPark Center overlooking the Ohio River. Main Stage - Caribou (Top 40); Courtyard - Josh Merrit Band; Overlook Stage - Fat Box; Street Fair - Father’s Day Weekend; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5. com.

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ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send coded

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GOOD VIBRATIONS Join KWC Music

Professor Dr. Diane Earle for a day of good vibrations! Have fun using various instruments and learn how musical sounds are produced! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org OPEN LAB – CAN YOU FLINK IT? This is a

chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and

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SATURDAY, JUNE 15 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 STUDIO SLANT-ASTIC! Enjoy exciting art

FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROP-IN CRAFT See

projects with the creative folks from Studio Slant all summer long! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

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U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must

wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 6851255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

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MONDAY, JUNE 17 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

DRAMA CAMP 2013 Presented by DCHS

Drama Club Camp activities will include acting, improvisation, pantomime, stage makeup and theatrical design. Benefits of attending the camp include live performances by campers, small groups, over 15 years of camp experience, and experienced camp counselors; Cost $75 per child (includes t-shirt and all camp fees) for ages entering 1st through 9th grades Breakfast will be provided through the summer food service program.

Register by online at: www. daviesscountydrama.wordpress.com or by phone: 270-302-5814; Registration will also be taken at the door on Monday, June 17 from 7:30 -8:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members

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of the Junior League of Owensboro for some exercise fun, and then in preparing a delicious summer treat….Fruit Kabobs!

The first 20 kids who participate will receive Kids In The Kitchen T-Shirts and helpful summer recipes to all; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org MINI CAMP – BE A NATURALIST Become a

Naturalist for 2 days as we practice science like a naturalist. In this session we will dissect owl pellets to learn about the owl and it’s environment. We will learn about other birds in our area, how to attract them and create the best environment for them. We will use time-lapse photography to observe and learn more about local wildlife. (If you were in session one, you will have a chance to add to your nature journal. New participants will create journals but as much time will not be spent journaling as in Session One.) For ages 8-12 years old; 12:30 – 2 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must

wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 TORTOISE AND THE HARE Listen as Todd

Reynolds reads the tale of the Tortoise and the Hare, and then meet the heroes of the story! 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org FREE A DAY ON THE FARM Join Trunnell’s

Farms in the Reading Garden (weather permitting) to learn about life on a farm.

Then stop by the planting table to create a Grass Head you can take home. Ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS

The Owensboro Music Center presents the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Imagine...a studio on wheels. This is an opportunity for students and musicians to tour a state-of-the-art mobile recording studio inspired by John Lennon; Owensboro Riverfront, Smothers Park; http://www.lennonbus.org.

PUT YOUR MUSCLES TO WORK Learn about

the importance of simple machines as you compare using a mortar and pestle and a hand grinder to grind wheat into flour; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)

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687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send coded

messages to your friends using Morse Code! Also visit with members of our local Amateur Radio Club and learn about amateur radio… perhaps even start work on getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 BALLOONS IN THE GARDEN As part of the

Dazzling Daylilies Festival, the WKBG brings back Balloons in the Garden! Tethered balloons rides are offered at $10 each and are first come, first served. Other events will be featured, including food, entertainment and family fun. Balloon rides offered from 6 - 9 p.m. Lantern Launch at dusk. For reservations, contact the Balloon Line at 270-993-1234. Regular tethered rides, $10 each Full Balloon Rides, $190 each by reservation only at 270-933-1234; For more information, 270-852-8925.

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beautiful blooms plus multiple activities for everyone to enjoy! Balloons Over the Garden will return on June 21-23, 2013 as well. Check the Western KY Botanical Garden’s website for a complete schedule.

WKBG open every day from 9 a.m.-3p.m. www.wkbg.org WILEY & THE HAIRY MAN A Theatre Workshop

youth show about a spine-tingling tale of a boy and his worst fears in the swamp.

Eventually these fears are overcome by Wiley himself. Wiley & the Hairy Man centers around a young fatherless boy, his conjurewoman mother, his faithful dog, the Hairy Man who haunts Wiley’s days and dreams and the swamp; Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and half price for members; theatreworkshop.org.

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Friday After 5 is a

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calendar Ohio River. Main Stage - Familiar Faces (dance/party band); Courtyard - Kentucky Jazz Alliance; Gospel on the River Childress Family, Pam & Terry, Living By Faith; Overlook Stage - Rack ‘em Leon; Street Fair - Health Fair. (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.

U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must

wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 6851255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

back Balloons in the Garden! Tethered balloons rides are offered at $10 each and are first come, first served; 5:30 - 9 a.m., early morning balloon rides; 12 - 9 p.m. there will be food, entertainment and family fun; 6 - 9 p.m., balloon activities including the Lantern Launch at dusk. For more information, contact the WKBG at 270-8528925.

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

MEDIEVAL STORY TIME The Society for

Creative Anachronism dedicates itself to the study of early European history. Join its members as the Museum meets the Middle Ages for medieval story time. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org

Kizer brings his magic for another live art performance. Joining him will be dubstep master Marquese Nonstop Scott, with live music by Nappy Roots. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through the event website. www.overthrone.com www. kizerarts.com

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SUNDAY, JUNE 23 BALLOONS IN THE GARDEN As part of the

Dazzling Daylilies Festival, the WKBG brings back Balloons in the Garden! Tethered balloons rides are offered at $10 each and are first come, first served; 5:30 - 9 a.m., RESERVED balloon rides only; 12 - 9 p.m. there will be food, entertainment and family fun; 6 - 9 p.m., balloon activities including the Lantern Launch at dusk. For more information, contact the WKBG at 270-8528925.

OVER THRONE Local speed artist Aaron

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MONDAY, JUNE 24 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –

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10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

STORYLAB – TIME WITH A TWIST features

your galaxy and make a beautiful picture at the same time. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

Life in a Rotten Log, by Malcolm Penney!

Hear Science Educator Kim Ray read the book, then discover all kinds of science fun!

After the story, participants will investigate a variety of living insects, and identify them using bug charts! It’s science toy time at its science best!This is a great activity for pre-school through elementary age groups and is included in the price of admission.

Of course, Museum Members can participate free of charge! 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

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the adventures of Gerald the Elephant and Piggie. Then make your own Elephant & Piggie book to take home; Ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary. org.

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WALK, TALK & LUNCH IN THE GARDEN

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 SOLAR SYSTEM Walk How big is our solar

system? How close are the planets to the sun and each other? How close is Earth to the Moon? And how far away are we from the end of our solar system? Find out these answers by starting at the sun and walking a scaled model of the solar system. Find out some interesting things about your solar system home along the way. Spacesuits not required. 10 – 11 a.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org

“The Enchantment of Kate Higdon, Photographer.” Have lunch at the Western KY Botanical Garden; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; (270) 852-8925 or www.wkbg.org.

BE A NASA SPACE ARTIST Learn about

SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS The Stories

behind the summer sky in the StarLab Portable Planetarium! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www. owensboromuseum.org

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 STARLAB MINI MOVIE: IMPACT EARTH Discover

facts about comets, asteroids and meteors.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)

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wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 6851255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

many more. For more information about the festival, visit the festival website at www.

RompFest.com, or by phone at 270-9267891.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

ROMP The 10th Annual River of Music

Party brings three days of bluegrass music!

Thursday will bring jamming and storytelling at the Museum. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights bring concerts to Yellow Creek Park. Headlining this year’s festival is Merle Haggard, joined by bluegrass legends The Del McCoury Band and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Also performing will be Punch Brothers, Caroline Chocolate Drops, Leftover Salmon, The SteelDrivers and

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meetings for breastfeeding support & education. Come and connect with other breastfeeding mothers in the community, or speak with our accredited Leader about questions or concerns. 6:30 pm at Settle Memorial United Methodist Church - 201 E. 4th Street - Owensboro. Park in the lot at the corner of 4th and Daviess Sts., and go into the one-story education building attached to the lot. Then just follow our signs to room 105. Contact Michelle at 270929-7164 or LLLowensboro@gmail.com with questions.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28 FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Friday After 5 is a

summer-long series of FREE outdoor concerts held every Friday on the BB&T

Plaza at RiverPark Center overlooking the Ohio River. Main Stage - Jimmy Church Band (dance/show band); Courtyard Danielle Wehr; Overlook Stage - Interface; Street Fair - Date Night; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.

U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must

wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 9 p.m.; (270) 6851255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 29 FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

DAYLILY PLANT SALE Browse and purchase

the beautiful day lilies at the Western KY Botanical Garden; (270) 852-8925 or www. wkbg.org.

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A PEACH OF A FESTIVAL This is an event the

whole family will enjoy. The festival starts off with a delicious Homemade Peaches & Pancake Breakfast from 10 am-12 pm. After breakfast, head out into the Peach Orchard and pick your own peaches. Kids can burn off extra energy in the Family Fun Acre, have their face painted, explore the Finger Funny Game, ride the petal carts and petal trikes, tackle the Rope Maze & Tile Maze, meet the animals at the Animal Barnyard, or take a pony ride. Trunnell’s will host the Itsy-Bitsy Peach Pageant, Little Mr. & Miss Peach Pageant, and Miss Peach Pageant starting at 11 am. Families will have a blast mining for gems and arrowheads in the Gem Mine Adventure. Sample everything peach in the Market, including peach fudge, peach jam & jelly, peach BBQ sauce and more. Live music all day, and great food. “Absolutely Farmtastic Fun!” (270) 733-2222 or www. trunnellsfarmmarket.com

10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

and ornament-making, and of course, some Fancy Nancy stories. Ages 12 and younger;

TUESDAY, JULY 2

2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess County Public

U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must

Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 4

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 FAMILY FREEDOM FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

Fireworks and family fun at Panther Creek Park. Vendors open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.; 5160 Wayne Bridge Road; (270) 685-6142.

A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

View the fireworks from beautiful Mitch McConnell Plaza on the Ohio River as the City of Owensboro celebrates the Fourth of July with music from the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra and concludes with fireworks shot off from a barge in the Ohio River. Gates open at 6 pm, followed

U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must

by speeches, Color Guard, and fireworks

wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 6851255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

accompanied by patriotic music at 9 p.m.;

MONDAY, JULY 1

FREE FANCY NANCY’S SPLENDIFEROUS

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

CHRISTMAS IN JULY It won’t be snowing

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –

outside, but it will be Christmas in the library.

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Dress in your best and join us for a tea party

(270) 687-8700.

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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