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Best Father’s Day Gift Ever

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long with my traditional Father’s Day gift from my son, Jack (a round of golf together, just him and me), I received a little something extra this year.

True, Jack, 21, gave me an electric blue Brooklyn Dodgers baseball cap. A lifelong Dodger fan, I love the hat.

But I also received a gift that will last long after the cap is discarded – the memory of umpiring a baseball game with Jack.

Here’s the scenario.

On the Friday before Father’s Day, I ask Jack if he wants to play a quick nine holes after work.

“Can’t,” he texts me. “Got to umpire the T-ball championship tonight at 6.”

In fact, his partner can’t make it. Can I pinch-hit for him?

You bet. So off to Cardinal Run Park

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the coaches readily accept.

At that moment, Jack seemed so capable, so confident, so, well, grown up.

During the game, I also glimpsed the future of our relationship.

In the first inning, I had two close plays at first base, outs both times.

Jack sidled up to me between innings to assure me that the calls were correct.

I already knew that. But I realized that Jack was not merely critiquing my calls, he was taking care of me.

It was a surprising feeling for me, the man who has taken care of him.

But in realizing that Jack was willing and capable of switching roles, I appreciated how our father-son relationship has deepened and grown richer over the years.

As I walked back to my position, I thought, “Best Father’s Day gift ever.” Y

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On the ride over, Jack gives me the rundown on the special rules for T-ball.

The conversation confirms what I’ve experienced Father & Son since Jack began umpiring when he was 13 – he knows his stuff.

At the ballpark, we stride onto the field for the customary pregame meeting between umpires and coaches to review ground rules, etc.

Each of the coaches has 15 years or more on Jack, the head umpire.

But in a few short minutes he demonstrates his authority – a situation

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By Lesley Iwinski

Spanking Undermines Parent-Child Relationship

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espite studies that show the negative effects of spanking on children, far too many parents still resort to this form of discipline.

Corporal punishment is an ineffective way to teach children to be responsible, confident and trustworthy.

Many studies show that spanking undermines the parent-child relationship and results in resentment, lying, blaming, avoiding responsibility and hurting self or others.

People who were spanked regularly have lower self-esteem, more depression, lower earning potential and are more likely to use violence to solve their problems.

If you are a parent who spanks daily, weekly or even monthly, you most likely do it out of frustration, exhaustion, anger, or perhaps because you haven’t considered the long-term consequences of spanking.

Maybe you don’t remember how much you disliked it.

If you knew that what you were doing was damaging your relationship with your child, that it was going to become less and less effective over time, and that it would lead to rebelliousness and resentment, you would probably reconsider.

It’s hard to stop spanking when you don’t know what to do instead.

The first step is to decide to stop.

Make a resolution to learn: read positive

parenting books, talk with parents you admire, attend programs through your school or church, and check in your area for parenting workshops and classes.

To stop spanking, the first step is to remain in control of your own emotions when a discipline situation arises.

Just taking three deep breaths can help calm your mind.

From that place of calm, you can describe the feelings you see in your child, redirect behavior, offer choices and empathy while maintaining firm limits.

Gently restrain your child if necessary, and when the child is calm, return to the suggestions above.

Without the fear of being spanked, children can accept responsibility and make amends.

Moving from spanking to a more positive approach to parenting takes time and involves baby steps, but the payoff in a positive, close relationship with your children can last a lifetime.

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Lesley Iwinski is a Lexington mother of three children ages 17-22, a family physician and the founding director of Growing Peaceful Families. She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of Kathryn Kvols, author of Redirecting Children's Behavior.

Info for Lesley: (859) 333-3053 or www.GrowingPeacefulFamilies.com. E-mail questions for Lesley to john@lexingtonfamily.com or encourage1another@insightbb.com.

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he Fourth of July Festivities in downtown Lexington span four days, July 2-5. Here’s the schedule: t July 2: Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social. The contest runs from noon-1 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion downtown and features live jazz music. t July 3: The Young At Heart Jazz Band will play from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gratz Park.

A Patriotic Music Concert will follow at 8 p.m. t July 4: Activities begin at 7:30 a.m. with the Bluegrass 10,000 Foot Race. The downtown street festival runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free children’s activities are available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kidz Zone in the Billboard Parking Lot. The 4th of July Day parade begins at 2 p.m., starting at Midland Avenue and continuing down Main Street to Broadway.

Thursday Night Live, featuring music, beverages and food, will take place from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The fireworks show begins at 10 p.m. t July 5: The Red, White & Boom Concert begins at 6 p.m. at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The concert lineup includes country music stars Rodney Atkins, Randy Houser, Brett Eldredge and more.

Tickets are $9, children 12 & under enter free.

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Heat up your summer with more than 300 acres of Beech Bend roller coasters, thrill rides and kiddie rides, then cool it down at the Splash Lagoon on the water slides, the Lazy River or the Surf’s Up Wave Pool. Lex. Family has 4 sets of 4 passes to give away.

BreyerFest Enjoy everything Breyer and horses at the 24th annual festival at the Kentucky Horse Park, July 19-21. Lex. Family is giving away 2 sets of 2 three-day passes and a Smart & Shiney model horse.

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my new heartbeat Parenting can be embarrassing.

You answer the door wearing a pink tiara and talk to no one on plastic telephones.

But sometimes CeCe wants things I cannot accommodate.

She recently declared that she didn’t want to wear her seat belt. I informed her that this was non-negotiable.

She countered with her

July @ LexingtonFamily.com Parenting Questions Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. Here are some answers to this month’s question: “What is the must-read book on pregnancy or newborns for new parents?” t “The Essential First Year by Penelope Leach” – Lori Dixon P’Simer

Katie Saltz with CeCe

The crying suddenly died down and CeCe curiously checked out her new seat mate.

“Look CeCe, Dora is wearing her seat belt. You like Dora, don’t you? Do you want to buckle up now and be just like

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Dora?!”

CeCe nodded enthusiastically and happily clicked her threepoint harness into place. We drove the rest of the trip in peace.

Dora has stayed in my backseat ever since, even when CeCe isn’t in my car.

I do fear that a traffic stop might include a police officer wondering why I have a stuffed doll buckled into a car seat.

“Oh, that, officer. That’s just Dora buckled in for safety.”

That would probably top my list of most-embarrassing moments as a parent.

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July @ BabyBumpLexington.com Learning How to Play: Forget fancy toys. We’ll share five simple ways to encourage play that develops your infant’s brain, muscles and motor skills.

Putting Your Feet Up: About 20% of pregnant women will need bed rest at some point. Learn ways to stay sane and healthy during doctor-recommended downtime.

Staying Organized: Keep clutter off the floor with some clever tips and cool products for storing baby clothes and toys.

Giveaway: Enter on our Facebook page to win a gift card for Baby’s Room & Kids Too! The contest begins the first Thursday of the month.

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argument of screaming, flailing and locking her body into a straight line whenever car seat straps neared her.

I appealed to her sense of reason, but I don’t think I was heard beneath the screams of “NO SEAT BELT NO BUCKLE NOOOOOOOO.” Tantrums are nothing new to me. This is the same child who collapsed into a ball, wailing something about “the floor.”

We never did learn what offense the floor committed but we moved on eventually.

The car seat issue, however, had little time to be resolved.

We needed to get on the road and I was desperate.

So I did the most logical thing I could think of. I grabbed the extra car seat meant for my nephew, stuck CeCe’s extralarge Dora the Explorer doll in it, and buckled her up.

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Bits & Bites

Food forThought

Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits Ingredients w 1 cup yogurt w 1/2 cup blueberries w 1/2 cup sliced strawberries w 1/4 cup granola

Instructions w Pour yogurt in a small cup or bowl and layer fruit on top. w Sprinkle granola over it all. w Mix your ingredients together and enjoy!

“Parfaits are the perfect make-ahead breakfast food. I make a week’s worth at a time and just add the granola right before I’m ready to eat. They are filling, sweet and an easy way to enjoy fresh fruit.”

Katie Saltz is editor of Baby Bump Lexington, Lexington Family’s maternity website. She is mother to 2-year-old CeCe.

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Email us at info@lexingtonfamily.com or stop by our Facebook page and let us know about your tasty recipe.

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Family Favorites Voters Can Win Circus Tickets

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oting for our fourth annual Family Favorites Contest begins July 1, which is your opportunity to advocate for your favorite familyfriendly businesses.

At the same time, voters are automatically entered in a drawing to win a set of four tickets to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus coming to Rupp Arena Sept.

6-8.

More than 500 of you submitted nominations for your favorite family-friendly restaurants, camps, health care providers, festivals, field trips and more.

The top five businesses and locations in each category earned a spot in our Family Favorite Survey.

Voting runs through Aug. 15.

Simply visit our website at www.lexingtonfamily. com and click on the Family Favorites 2013 icon. One household, one vote, please.

Winners will be announced in our October issue. Y

Countdown to Kindergarten Returns With Free Fun for Kids

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ountdown to Kindergarten is back this summer with fun, free and educational activities for kindergarten students entering Fayette County Public Schools.

Students receive a T-shirt coupon upon registering for school. Coupons can be redeemed at the Lexington Public Library. T-shirts are required for admission to Countdown events.

Events include free admission day at public pools, the Explorium of Lexington, a performance by the Lexington Philharmonic and more. The program ends Aug. 10 with a Going to School Rally at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Info: www.Countdown2Kindergarten.com. ttttttt FCPS and the Central Kentucky Special Education Cooperative will host the third annual Autism Summer Institute from July 29-Aug. 2 at Northeast Christian Church. This year’s theme is “Let’s Be Proactive: Building Positive Supports for Our Students.”

The conference offers more than 25 different sessions for principals, teachers and therapists who work in the school setting. Cost is free for school employees.

Info: e-mail tanya.sturgill@fayette.kyschools.us. Y

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Generations of Imagination

LCT Celebrates Its 75th Season

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ver the past 75 years, Lexington Children’s Theatre has grown from a volunteer organization to a fully professional children’s theatre that serves more than 130,000 young people every year across the state of Kentucky and beyond.

That means Lexington Children’s

Three generations have passed through Lexington Children’s Theatres doors since its conception, and this year welcomes its fourth generation of children.

“We are a place where young people, families and artists find a forever home,” said Lesley Farmer, managing director of

Theatre has provided arts experiences for more than 1 million Kentucky children.

The 75th anniversary’s slogan is Generations of Imagination, which speaks to the thousands of children, families and artists touched by the organization.

Each person, whether a patron, student, volunteer or staff member, has contributed to the artistry in the organization. With every production, workshop or class, Lexington Children’s Theatre continues to grow.

“I like to think of all of the young people that have passed through these doors over the years,” said Larry Snipes, producing director who has been with LCT for 34 years.

“I am constantly amazed at the number of people I run into that remember going to a show or taking a class at LCT.”

Lexington Children’s Theatre. “We are a family that is constantly growing.”

Staff members marvel as children develop into creative adults through the LCT program.

“We are a theatre where young people grow up,” said Anne Meacham, LCT’s Production Stage Manager and Company Manager.

“When I started as an intern for LCT, I stage managed ‘The Adventures of Madeline.’ In the play, there are 11 little puppies. The puppies were played by 9 and 10-year-olds. This year, the youngest crop of puppies is heading off to college.”

Artistic Director Vivian Snipes has shepherded countless young people through the theatre along with her husband Larry.

“The students Larry and I taught when we first arrived are now bringing their children to participate in the

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programming,” she said.

“It is heartwarming to learn how important their involvement was to their development, and how they integrate those experiences into their daily lives whether in theatre or other professions. And that they feel it is vital their children have the opportunity to experience similar opportunities.”

What started as women volunteering in the late 1930s has turned into a professional non-profit theatre company that is one of the most prestigious theatre organizations in the country.

In 2012, Larry, Vivian, and Lexington Children’s Theatre received the Orlin Corey Medallion for their contributions to children’s theatre. This is the highest honor awarded from the Children’s Theatre Foundation of America.

Past recipients include renowned author Dr. Seuss and Julie Taymor, Broadway director and world theatre artist.

When Larry and Vivian celebrated their 25th anniversary at Lexington Children’s Theatre nearly a decade ago, the city of Lexington temporarily renamed Algonquin – the street next to the theatre – to Snipes Way in honor of the couple’s contributions to the community.

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exington Children’s Theatre’s programs serve thousands of young people and families across the Commonwealth. Annually, LCT’s production program offers more than 350 performances at schools, libraries, performing arts centers and in LCT’s home theatre.

Fully staged productions include a combination of professional shows as well as Discovery Shows, which are designed to allow young actors and adults from the community to experience professional level productions.

LCT’s professional shows tour the region, reaching more than 70 Kentucky counties and three states last year.

LCT’s education department offers afterschool programming, both at LCT

and at many schools around the area through the Theatre Explorers program.

Each summer, LCT offers more than 60 performance workshops and day camps at LCT and at area satellite locations.

Additionally, the education department offers two Theatre-In-Education programs, one on bullying and one on recycling that provide schools with an interactive performance and hands-on workshops.

Last season LCT provided free programming to more than 13,000 young people through scholarships and fee waivers.

“Our styles over the past 75 years are as varied as the shows that we do,” Vivian Snipes said. “We are driven by the scripts. We honor the playwrights, and we strive to be true to the text and unique in presentation.

12th Annual Summer Family Show: ‘Shrek the Musical’

“As we look into the 75th season, we look at all of the contributing artistry from the people who came before us and helped us get to where we are now.”

So the 75th season has become a celebration of the generations of children who have created the high regard in which the theatre is held across the state and beyond.

Said Farmer: “Next season’s tagline, Generations of Imagination, isn’t only about the generations of the past or that we have three generations on staff – it’s about looking toward the next 75 years and continuing to provide professional artistry to the future generations of Lexington.” Y

Lexington Children Theatre’s 12th annual Summer Family Musical is in the oversized hands of a big, smelly ogre!

“Shrek the Musical,” based on the DreamWorks Animation movie and originally produced for the stage on Broadway, makes its regional debut in July at LCT’s Main Stage.

At the decree of Lord Farquaad, fairytale creatures have raided Shrek’s swamp… and LCT’s incredible scenic and costume archives!

Celebrate LCT’s rich production history and come along with Shrek, Princess Fiona, and Donkey as they reclaim the swamp and discover love’s true form in this hit musical.

Showtimes are Thursday-Friday, July 18-19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 20, 2 & 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 21 at 2 & 6:30 p.m. The play is suitable for all ages.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for children.

Info: 254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org.

LCT is looking to cast 22 members of varying ages and skills to perform in “Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse.”

Performers must turn 9 by Sept. 15, 2013 to be eligible to audition.

Auditions at the Theatre at 418 W. Short St. are July 28, 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.; July 29, 6–8 p.m.; July 30, 6-8 p.m.

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LCT Announces 75th Season Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Based on the books Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Julius, the Baby of the World, and Chester’s Way

By Kevin Henkes; Adapted by Kevin Kling LCT Discovery Production; For ages 3 & up September 15, 21 & 22 Tickets: Adult: $18 Child: $15 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Based on the story by Washington Irving Adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller October 20, 26 & 27 For ages 8 & up Tickets: Adult: $18 Child: $15 The Paper Bag Princess

Based on the book by Robert Munsch Adapted by Jeremy Kisling November 10, 16 & 17 A World Premiere; For ages 4 & up Tickets: Adult $15 Child: $13

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The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

By Barbara Robinson Performances at The Lexington Opera House November 30, December 7 & 8 LCT Discovery Production; For all ages Tickets: Adult: $18 Child: $15

Book by Timothy A. McDonald Music by Jonathan Waller, David Weinstein Lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald, Jonathan Waller and David Weinstein Based on the Flat Stanley books by Jeff Brown Illustration by Scott Nash February 23, March 1 & 2; For ages 4 & up Tickets: Adult: $18 Child: $15

Anansi the Spider

By Jeremy Kisling Based on traditional Anansi Tales Pay-What-You-Can Performance at The Lyric November 23, December 14 & 15 LCT Original Production; For ages 7 & up Tickets: Adult: $15 Child: $13 And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank

By James Still January 25 & 26; For ages 9 & up Tickets: Adult: $15 Child: $13

Jack and the Wonder Beans

Adapted by Larry Snipes Based on the book by Kentucky Poet Laureate James Still March 16, 22 & 23 LCT Original Production; For ages 4 & up Tickets: Adult: $15 Child: $13 Gossamer

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f you travel around Kentucky on I-75 or I-64 you’ll get where you are going pretty quickly, but unless you get off the beaten track you might miss out on some of the unique and interesting places to visit.

Lexington Family has compiled a list of our favorite lesser-known Kentucky destinations.

Lost River Cave – Have you ever taken a boat ride through a

Little Green Men Festival – In 1955,

Kelly, Ky., just 5 miles north of Hopkinsville, experienced a strange invasion of what was reported to be 12 to 15 “little green men.” That event has spawned the annual Little Green Men Festival – set for Aug. 16-17 this year – featuring arts & crafts and vendor booths, a “battle of the bands” and a gospel sing. Alcoholic beverages are banned at this festival. www.kellyky.com

Vent Haven Museum – The world’s only museum devoted to the art of ventriloquism can be found in Ft. Mitchell, Ky., just off I-75. It houses more than 700 figures from the collection of William Shakespeare Berger and hosts the annual international ConVENTion that will host more than 400 ventriloquists July 17-20. Tours are by appointment only, MaySeptember. Admission is $5 per person. www. venthavenmuseum.com.

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cave? You can experience Kentucky’s only Underground Boat Tour nestled on the floor of a beautiful and historic valley right in the city of Bowling Green. There are easy hiking trails through the valley, a kids “cave crawl,” a butterfly habitat, as well as a gift shop where kids can “pan” for gems. Boat Tour tickets are $3.95-$15.95, but hiking through the valley is free. You can borrow preprogrammed GPS units and try out geocaching. www.lostrivercave.com.

Great American Doll House Museum – Located

in a historic building in Danville, this museum showcases more than 200 dollhouses, miniature buildings and room boxes, furnished in remarkable detail and populated with tiny people at work and play. The museum even offers a birthday party package where kids can create their own dollhouse room. The museum is open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.thedollhousemuseum.com.

Wigwam Village Inn – One of the most unusual

hotels in Kentucky is also one of the least expensive. For $55-$70 per night, you can reserve an actual teepeeshaped hotel room in Wigwam Village #2 in Cave City.

The unique hotel is close to Mammoth Cave State Park and features air conditioned rooms, TVs and a playground for kids. www.wigwamvillage.com.

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All Things Party Directory Celebration Center of Lexington 1509 Trent Blvd. / 272-3414 www.celebrationcenteroflexington.com Celebrate and enjoy each milestone of life at Lexington’s newest reception center. Birthday parties, receptions, family gatherings, christenings, mitzv ahs and reunions.

Gattitown 2524 Nicholasville Rd. (859) 277-2323 www. gattitownlexington. com Gattitown has the Party largest selection of games in Central Kentucky. s, ration deco s, room e privat e includ can packages and all host party a games, bumper car rides, invitations, . drinks and rt desse , salad , you want to eat pizza, pasta ed. requir s guest of er numb No minimum

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440 W. Short St. / 258-3253 www.explorium.com All parties include tableware, balloons, all-day admission to the museum, and setup and cleanup. Party packages start at $200 for up to 22 people. so The Explorium offers a large a la carte menu, party. ct perfe the create can you

180 Stone Rd., Georgetown 502-863-2255 www.evansorchard.com Party includes birthday tent with six picnic tables, plus entrance to play area that includes apple cider slide and hay castle, a wagon ride through the orchard and goody bags. $150 for up to 10 children for two hours.

Gymboree Play and Music 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Suit e 145 278-4386 lexingtonky@gymboreeclasses.c om

Choose your child’s favorite them e, and Gymboree will create a private, personalized party experience filled with kid-friendly activities. Specializing in birthdays for children 1-5 years old.

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223 www.lctonstage.org Parties include a private room with 50.) Add some pizzazz tableware and decorations ($1 costume party or tickets to with your choice of a themed the cost of group tickets or a Main Stage show (+$150 to a performance).

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Kentucky Railway Museum 136 S. Main St., New Haven (502) 549-5470 www.kyrail.org Parties include a private train coach that seats 42 or a private 48-seat dining car plus admission to the museum and model train center for everyone in your party. Balloon bouquet for the birthday child and goody ximately bags for each guest. Train excursion is appro s. guest 8 25-4 5 1.5 hours. $250-$47

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Party Like a Princess 4371 Harrodsburg Rd. Suite 105 523-9480 Find Party Like a Princess on Facebook Parties include a private venue, a cosmetologist, a party hostess, a special table decorated for 12 guests, and services such as hair styling and manicures. Parties are $175 for 1 hour. Add- on services include cakes, cupca kes and photography.

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Sugar & Spice Boutique New Location Offers Birthday Party Room for Drama Queens, Pampered Princesses

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ugar & Spice kids boutique, formally located in Lansdowne, has relocated to the Richmond Road area and just got a little more spicey.

New owner, Summer Reese, loved the concept of boutique clothing for kids, but as a mother of two, knows all too well the financial constraints raising multiple children can present.

Also, understanding the word “boutique” equates to “expensive” in the consumer’s mind, Reese wanted to change this mindset by offering kids clothing with a “boutique look at a mompleasing price.”

“Sadly, our kids are growing up in an era when they are defined by what they wear, not who they are,” Reese said.

“I want the kid to define the fashion, versus the fashion defining the kid.”

Thus, Reese opened the new location with lower price points and expanded sizes, accommodating both boys and girls up to a size 16.

In addition to the retail modifications Reese implemented, she made Sugar & Spice a one-stop shop for kids’ fashion and fun by adding a full menu of specialty parties held on site.

“I think every girl loves to look great and go to a party, so why not offer it all under the same roof?” Reese said.

Sugar & Spice party packages are based on two themes: “A Pampered Princess” and “The Drama Queen.”

Both parties are suitable for all ages, however the “ Pampered Princess” is geared toward younger girls and “The

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Drama Queen” caters to girls in their tweens.

Both themes include various combinations of an apparel/accessory craft; a mini-manicure/pedicure experience; and a specialty hair design, featuring braids that only highly skilled “servants,” as the party hosts are termed, could create.

“Choosing the party themes was the easiest part of this massive project, because I didn’t choose, I let the kids design them,” Reese said.

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Along with affordable, fashionable clothing, Sugar & Spice now offers a birthday party room at its new location.

fter a quick call to her business consultant – a mother of four herself – Summer soon had four pages of hair/nail and accessory fun, designed by a 13-year-old girl and her friends.

Sugar and Spice’s party packages are scheduled in two-hour increments.

“But the party can last as long as your pampered princess or drama queen sees fit and can be tailored to suit her needs,” Reese said.

Sugar & Spice also offers an “All About Me” party package where the customer creates her own party, a la carte style.

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Sugar & Spice is proud to be a partner with The Foster Care Council of Lexington, by donating a percentage of all proceeds to help clothe Lexington’s local foster children.

Reese and her “servants” are now scheduling parties at 3101 Richmond Road, Suite 301, next to the Richmond Road Kroger, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-7 p.m.

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s I consider ways to instill love of learning in children, I often focus on helping children discover their own passions.

Simply giving a child a computer, book, assignment or worksheet is inadequate.

An activity, a hobby, a passion – something that genuinely interests your child – can become the fertile ground for you to elaborate and extend their learning.

Developing inspiration and passion for learning in children will ultimately impact our world in a positive way.

All of us crave a purpose in life but none so strong as that of a child.

Let me give you an example.

Sophia, age 8, loves animals and animals love her back.

Every time she sees a dog or cat she runs up to it without fear.

It is as if the animals could sense her love, care and compassion.

She wanted to raise money to help abused animals, but how?

Sophia and her mom came up with a plan for a bake sale in front of a heavily traveled store.

Sophia invited her friends to join in and eventually a few parents helped out as well.

The kids planned the menu, packaging, which family would make each dessert and then illustrated the menu

pricing for customers.

Sophia asked the humane society if their staff would attend the bake sale and bring animals that needed to be adopted.

The day of the bake sale, several animals found homes, and Sophia and her friends earned $105 to help abused animals.

Unified by a single-minded goal, the children pulled together to become a band of entrepreneurs.

Out of the passion of one little girl, several lives changed as each child became a baker, advocate, marketing specialist, illustrator, accountant, sales manager and event planner.

By giving children their own “lemonade stand,” minds pulled together to create good from the love and passion of one curious little girl.

You can teach a child a lesson for a day, but isn’t it better to develop a passion in them that will help them change the world, at least their little corner of the world?

The Curious Edge is dedicated to challenging each child’s curious mind, no matter their gifts and limitations.

So many of the students we see feel like failures because they don’t fit in the “box.”

We hope to inspire them all to be their best and find their passion and their own “lemonade stand.” Y

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he Sphinx Academy, a new school that offers students in sixth through 12th grade a blendedlearning, flexible environment, is especially well-suited for homeschooled children.

Blended learning is a combination of online courses and face-to-face instruction and interaction that fosters independence, choice and community involvement.

Homeschoolers may enroll in any of the online courses offered at the Sphinx Academy, including more than 100 electives.

Students receive the full support of the subject teachers as well as learning coaches.

Additionally, students may pick and choose among the Sphinx Academy’s on-site, hands-on courses through

community partners such as a unique drama course with Kentucky Shakespeare Company, a physics and engineering project based on courses through Newton’s Attic, art appreciation/art history through Clear Creek Designs, as well as film studies, music appreciation, study skills, life skills and lab courses.

The Sphinx Academy can also help homeschoolers create their own independent courses focusing on their area of interest. The school provides the support needed to gain high school credit for these courses.

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t can be challenging to find a child care program that you feel comfortable leaving your child in each day, but it can be even more challenging if your child has a disability.

There are some characteristics that are essential in high quality child care whether your child has disabilities or not.

High quality child care programs include: t Low teacher-to-student ratios t Teachers with certifications in the field of early childhood education and years of experience working with young children t Communication between the administration, teachers and families t Child care programs that offer their employees benefits and fair wages so that they have low staff turnover rates.

In order to make sure that a child with a disability has the best child care setting, ask the right questions. t Does the teaching staff have experience working with children with disabilities, especially the type of disability that your child has? t Does the program offer therapeutic services such as speech and language pathology, occupational therapy or physical therapy?

If the program doesn’t have someone on-site who offers these services, will the facility collaborate with a therapist that you select to work with your child? t Will the therapist be allowed to

come to the child care program to work with your child? t Is the teaching staff willing to attend special education meetings to offer input when the service coordinator and therapists are planning appropriate goals for your child? t Are children with disabilities integrated into the classroom setting with children without disabilities?

Integration allows children with disabilities to have positive peer role models, and it maintains a balance of ability levels so that Sarah Taylor Vanover is the Executive Director of teachers can meet everyone’s the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass. She needs in the educational received her Master’s Degree in Special Education, environment.

Early Childhood Education from Eastern Kentucky t Does the child care University and her Bachelor of Science in Family program mandate that Studies from the University of Kentucky. children must be walking or She lives in Lexington with her husband, Rob, and toilet-trained by certain ages two sons, Jack and James. or do they allow children to develop at their own pace? t Do the materials and books in the providers who will make it the highest classroom reflect diversity, including priority to communicate your child’s children with special needs? progress with you throughout the school year. tttt If everyone (teachers, therapists, and Ultimately, you want to select a child the family) is working together as a team care program that can help your child to help the child develop, then your child develop physically, intellectually, socially will be successful in his or her child care and emotionally. center. Y You also want to find child care

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Area Resource List Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities 100 Fair Oaks Lane, 4E-F Frankfort / (877) 367-5332 http://chfs.ky.gov/ccdd/ Autism Society of the Bluegrass 453 Rockwood Parkway, Lexington 299-9000 / www.asbg.org Attorney Robert McClelland 1795 Alysheba Way, Unit 2102 Lexington / 543-0061 www.Lexingtonelderlaw.com Attorney Karen L. Perch 2333 Alexandria Drive, Lexington 224-0513 / www.perchlaw.com bluegrass.org 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington 253-1686 / www.bluegrass.org Bluegrass Technology Center 409 Southland Drive, Lexington 294-4343 / www.bluegrass-tech.org Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 2050 Versailles Road, Lexington 254-5701 / www.cardinalhill.org Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass 290 Alumni Drive, Lexington 218-2322 / www.cdcbg.org Christian Appalachian Project 2610 Palumbo Drive, Lexington 269-0635 / www.christianapp.org The Curious Edge (Reading Room) 3306 Clays Mill Road, Suite 203, Lex. 899-3343 / www.thecuriousedge.com Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky P.O. Box 910516; Lexington 494-7809 / www.dsack.org Family Eyecare Associates & Children’s Vision & Learning Center Dr. Rick Graebe 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles 879-3665 / www.myfamilyvision.com

Kentucky Children’s Hospital 800 Rose Street, Lexington / 257-1000 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/KCH/ Kentucky Protection & Advocacy 100 Fair Oaks Lane, Frankfort (502) 564-2967 / www.kypa.net Ky. Self-Advocates For Freedom PO Box 23555, Lexington 552-9898 / 806-9316 http://kyselfadvocates.com The Kidz Club 1721 Maywick View Lane, Lexington 224-0799 / www.thekidzclub.com KORE Academy 4300 Nicholasville Road, Lexington 971-7129 / www.koreacademy.org LearningRx 185 Pasadena Drive, Lexington 373-0002 / learningrx.com Legacy AllSports 261 Ruccio Way, Lexington / 977-8862 www.legacy-gymnastics.com Lexington Hearing & Speech Center 350 Henry Clay Blvd. Lexington 268-6153 / www.lhscky.org The Lexington School’s Learning Ctr. 1050 Lane Allen Road; Lexington 278-0501 / www.thelexingtonschool.org

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LYSA’s TOPSoccer Program Lexington / 223-5632 / www.lysa.org Ronald McDonald House 1300 Sports Center Dr., Lexington 268-0757 / www.rmhclexington.com Safe Kids Fayette County Coalition 800 Rose St., Lexington / 323-1153 http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/safekids/

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Sharon School 200 Oak Tree Lane, Nicholasville 509-6892 / sharonschool@msn.com

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Current Educational Curriculum No Child Care Fees

Hospice of the Bluegrass 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington 276-5344 / www.hospicebg.org

The Sphinx Academy 1591 Winchester Road #101 Lexington 309-6372 / www.sphinxacdemy.com

Independence Place 1093 S. Broadway Suite 1218, Lex. 266-2807 / www.independenceplaceky.org

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Baby’s First Days Home:

Getting Your Pet Ready

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aving a baby can be a scary thing. There are car seats, Combi strollers, La Leche Leagues – the information is overwhelming.

Now try adding your dog into the equation.

One of the most common reasons that dogs arrive at the Lexington Humane Society is because their owners are expecting.

But there’s no reason to kick one “baby” out just because you’re bringing another in.

Yes, having a new family member in the house will be stressful on your dog.

It’s a total change from the life he was used to, when he slept in your bed and you played fetch for hours.

It’s an adjustment that the entire family needs to make together, and that includes the dog.

Babies and dogs can coexist peacefully – even love each other – with

a little bit of work.

First thing’s first, and that’s training your dog to be a good canine citizen.

If your dog hasn’t been through obedience training, get him into a class with a reputable dog trainer.

Lexington has some excellent trainers who can help good dogs become great dogs.

Make sure to practice the basic commands as much as possible once your dog has learned them.

Once your dog is well-trained and obeying commands, you’ll have the control needed when introducing him to the baby.

The Family Pet Series Have you noticed the new logo in Lexington Family Magazine?

This month, LFM is launching its newest program – “The Family Pet.” Everyone knows that pets are an important part of your family. Throughout the summer, Family Magazine will feature editorial content about pets.

An important part of “The Family Pet” is LFM’s partnership with local Humane Societies.

A portion of the proceeds from ads by our Family Pet Partners will be donated to the Lexington and Jessamine County Humane Societies.

So look for the Family Pet logo in ads in LFM throughout the summer and let them know you appreciate their support for animals in our communities.

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ext you’ll want to start reducing the amount of time you spend with your pet.

Yes, that’s difficult, but it’s better to gradually do it now than after you bring your bundle home, when your dog will associate the new baby with the lack of attention and be less accepting of it.

The two-hour long sessions of fetch in the park will be put on hold while you turn your attention to your baby, and a slow change will make your dog more accepting of the new order of things.

Thankfully, most dogs can’t tell time, so five minutes at a time of

total attention may keep him feeling secure in your love.

Now that your dog is under control, it’s a good idea to start exposing him to babies in a safe, controlled setting.

Get him used to the sight of strollers and the sound of crying so he knows what to expect when baby comes home.

You can also see how he’s going to react when he meets your little one.

Reward him for good behavior – if he’s sniffing the stroller and tolerating the crying, give him treats to reward him.

If his behavior is unacceptable, calmly and swiftly remove him from the situation to cool down and then try again.

It may take some practice, but this is a crucial step.

Once your baby comes home, it’s time to put your work into practice.

First, bring in a blanket with your baby’s scent on it so he gets used to the smell.

Never leave your dog alone with your child no matter how well-behaved he is.

Make sure your pup has a space he feels comfortable retreating to, as he may be overwhelmed with your new addition.

Take baby steps (ha!), and your dog and baby will grow up together in harmony. Y

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Summer Family Fun

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s you head out on your summer adventures, take along some of these toys and useful products to make your travel fun, safe and cool.

Keep the kid’s toys, snacks and drinks organized and solve the “he’s touching me!” dilemma with one practical Backseat Organizer from High Road. You can buckle it in and store drinks, crayons, video games, and it even has an insulated interior for snacks. www.highroadorganizers.com

If your trip this year is just to the local pool, don’t worry, you can still make it feel like an adventure with the Jr. Space Explorer float from Aeromax. Blow it up to use in the pool or even the living room.

Scan the two QR codes on the nose of the shuttle to view real space adventures. www.aeromaxtoys.com

Moms can float along with their babies in the Baby Spring Float from Swimways. This inflated baby seat has a canopy to keep kids under 2 safe from the sun, plus a detachable ring to let mom relax in the pool within arm’s reach. www.swimways.com

Product Guide As you hit the road, pack your cool drinks and snacks in the freezable, foldable Social Cooler from Pack It. This soft-sided cooler stores in your freezer, then opens up to hold drinks and lunch for a whole family, making it perfect to take in the car or to the beach. www.reuseit.com

Long trips go by faster for the kids when you bring along Mead Dry Erase On-The-Go Boards. Play travel bingo, hangman, word creation and dot-to-dot games and then wipe them clean when the trip it done. www.mead.com

If your favorite books are now on your iPad, Kindle or Nook, you can take them to the beach or pool with no worries when you zip them up in a Waterproof Bag from Smooth Trip. The clear window provides easy viewing and touchscreen access. www.smoothtripgear.com

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CSAs Bring Produce To Your Door

When Michelle and Robert Doepke of Lexington decided to make some changes in their family’s eating habits they jumped in with both feet, subscribing to Elmwood Stock Farm, a participant in Community Supported Agriculture.

CSA is a fast-growing movement where members of the community support local farms by subscribing to a season of fresh produce.

Typically, CSA members pay farmers in The Doepke Family advance for a weekly share of the farm’s harvest.

Most CSAs offer a diverse selection of vegetables, fruits and herbs in season, and some offer shares in eggs, meat, baked goods and even firewood.

“It’s been a real evolution for us toward eating healthier,” Michelle Doepke says. “I was a little nervous about committing to this big box of vegetables each week, but my husband said, ‘Let’s go for it.’”

After a tour of the farm with their children, Emma Clare, 8, and Robby, 4, the Doepkes were ready for their first box.

“We experimented with bok choy, which we’d never had before,” Michelle said.

After five weeks in the program, Michelle finds that she looks for ways to incorporate more vegetables into their diet because she doesn’t want to waste the produce.

“I find that I am replacing starches with vegetables,” she said. “So instead of making rice or potatoes, we’ll have another green veggie.”

The Doepkes advice to families considering a subscription to a CSA: “Go for it!” Y

Get Fit and Win Prizes THIS MONTH’S QUESTION:

How many times have you introduced a food before your child ate it?

To win a $25 gift certificate to Roberts Health Foods, submit your answer on our Facebook page or by e-mail to john@lexigntonfamily.com.

Monthly winners are entered into a grand prize drawing at the end of the year.

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oms and Dads, what do you do with your kids to interact with them, to see them exert themselves, to get them to lay down that Xbox or Ipad and to exercise something other than their thumbs?

Have you said, “Come on kids, we’re going for a walk” or “We’re hiking the Gorge this weekend” or “Let’s play some 1-on-1”?

How about making the household chores a bit more interesting and turning them into cardio-exercise events?

On small pieces of paper, write down chores and body weight exercises.

Throw the papers into a couple of hats and have everyone pick one of each.

Maybe Dad gets to clean the bathroom and do a set of squats every few minutes until he is finished, while one of the children cleans the kitchen and does forward lunges, etc.

The combinations are endless.

Mix it up with yard work, seasonal chores and even some aerobic components like jumping rope.

If you think glamorizing the chores would not fit your family, how about something that’s far more fun and, for most of us, a very different sort of activity?

How many families do you know that can say they box or kickbox together?

At TITLE Boxing Club, there are several such families.

When the first class is FREE, it makes the event even more fun and enjoyable for all.

In the positive, familyfriendly environment of TITLE Boxing Club, all members of

the clan will have their own 100-pound bag to punch and kick for an entire hour and will be coached, taught and encouraged by trained instructors.

The Power Hour – a trainerled workout – combines aerobic, strength and interval training to explosively work every major muscle group in the body, guaranteeing (well, almost) that the kids will sleep well that night.

There is ample opportunity for friendly intra-family competition to take place, new skills to be developed or discovered, and far more exertion than will take place sitting at night in front of the “tube.”

The workouts might even inspire new topics of conversation between parent and child.

The workout follows a basic 15-30-15 template: 15 minutes of warm-up and cardio, 30 minutes going bellto-bell on the bags, and 15 minutes focused on the core/ abdominal section of the body.

The end result is a total-body experience, including that “six-inch muscle between the ears.”

The summer refrain from family members after their first Power Hour won’t be “Mom/Dad, are we there yet?” or “Turn off the TV and go PLAY!” Instead, you’ll hear, “Can we go punch TITLE Boxing Club’s bags? Huh, can we, can we?”

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Ballet classes are for boys and girls, ages 3 to adult, with financial assistance available to those who need it. Classes will be held at the Jesse Higginbotham Neighborhood Center in Valley Park.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet’s longstanding relationship with the Latino community was the impetus for this new program.

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bilingual ballet classes. She has spent the past few years living in Mexico, where she taught ballet to impoverished children.

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In technology, the practice has added Optical Coherence Tomography technology that dramatically increases the ability to diagnose structural problems, especially macular degeneration, a common cause of vision loss in people 70 and older.

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A proponent of Vision Therapy – a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body – Dr. Graebe helps patients maximize visual performance by treating the entire visual system, not just eyesight.

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“Our practice is blessed to have a gifted and talented optometrist who stood out above all the others.

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july calendar Monday 1 Alzheimer’s Association: Driving and Dementia class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. For family caregivers. $5 donation suggested.

Registration required. Fayette County Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 266-5283.

Explorium: Open Art Studio. Mon-Fri 1-5 p.m.

Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Shaker Village: Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides, enjoy a relaxing cruise through the scenic Kentucky River Palisades. 2 & 4 p.m. daily. $10 ages 13 & up, $5 ages 6-12. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. Info: (800) 7345611.

Legacy All Sports: Extreme Gymnastics Day Camp: Stars & Stripes! Full Day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Half Day (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) available for preschool and school age children. Extended care available until 5:30 p.m. Daily and full week rates available. Lunch included for all camps.

Runs through July 3. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com St. Joseph Hospital: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at St. Joseph. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Baptist Health Education Center: Laboring the Natural Way class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. July 1, 8 & 15. Free. Registration required. 1720 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Greenville Drive. 7:05 p.m. July 1-3. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers. Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Youth Cheerleading and Tackle Football Registration. July 1-31.

Both programs are open to boys and girls.

Cheerleading for ages 5-12, cost is $35.

Football for ages 7-12, cost is $55. Registration accepted by mail, drop-in or online. Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2900 or www.lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Adult Fall Softball Sign-Ups. Registration for returning teams July 1-9. Registration for new or returning teams July 9-Aug. 2. Leagues include Men’s Church, Independent and Major; Women’s Independent and Church; and Co-Ed Church and Competitive. $255 per team. 545 N. Upper St. Info: 288-2919.

Tuesday 2 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Corner of South Broadway and Maxwell Street. Info: 608-2655.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Independence Day Celebration.” 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info:

273-2911.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m.

Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2352. Low-Impact Aerobic Classes, 6-7 p.m. Yoga classes, 7-8 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Free. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth St. Info: 288-2391. Baby Basics class, covers infant care for the first six weeks of life. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Fourth of July Festivities: Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social featuring live music. Noon-1 p.m. Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, downtown. Info: 425-2590.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: Produce, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods and more. 3-6 p.m.

3450 Richmond Rd. Info: 548-3516.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 classes for $50, 10 classes for $55, 12 classes for $60.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series.

7-8:30 p.m. Free Ecton Park, 956 Turkey Foot Rd. Info: 288-2925.

Southland Jamboree: Free Bluegrass concerts. 7 p.m. 205 Southland Dr. Info: 2764692.

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Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples.

7:15-9:30 p.m. $40. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Meet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery. 9 a.m.

4th grade-adults. Northside Branch: Paws to Read, practice reading to a dog from Love on a Leash. 6 p.m. Ages 6 & up. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 3 Good Foods Market & Café: Wellness Wednesday. All customer receive 5 percent off all supplements, body care and bulk herb and spice items. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. 10-11 a.m. For moms and babies ages 6 weeks-9 months. $45.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Comfort Measures childbirth class. 6:158:15 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “H is for Health.”

10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free with general admission of $8. Imagination Station, “Rocket Crowns.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Bluegrass 10,000 Race: Last Chance Registration. 3-7 p.m. 469 Parkway Dr. Info: 288-2946 or 288-2927.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more.

3-6 p.m. Alumni and University drives. Info: 608-2655.

Fourth of July Festivities: Young at Heart Jazz Band performance, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Patriotic Music Concert, 8 p.m. Gratz Park.

Info: 425-2590.

Thursday 4 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Corner of South Broadway and Maxwell Street. Info: 608-2655.

Bluegrass 10,000 Race: Wheelchair Division begins at 7:25 a.m. 10K at 7:30 a.m. Fun Run at 8:15 a.m. Downtown Lexington. Info: 288-2900.

4th of July Festival and Parade: Downtown Street Festival 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free Kidz Zone

activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Billboard Parking Lot. Parade begins at 2 p.m. ad runs down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Broadway. Thursday Night Live events from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Info: 425-2590.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Marbleized Paper.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me, 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes, a prenatal exercise program.

4:30-5:30 p.m. 5 classes for $35; 8 classes for $50; 10 classes for $55; 12 classes for $60. HealthwoRx members attend for free.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-6357.

Carnegie Center: Teen Howl Poetry Series, open mic for poets under 21. 6 p.m. Free.

The Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. Info: 254-4175.

Friday 5 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas, stroller-walking group. 9:30-10:15 a.m. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Info: 260-4354.

Explorium: Science Lab, “Navigation Expedition.” 11 a.m.-noon. July 5 & 6.

Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Registration required. Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Fourth of July Festivities: Red, White and Boom Concert. 6 p.m. $9, children 12 & under free. Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Info: 425-2590.

Fro-Jo’s Frozen Yogurt: Friday Night Live Music. 8-10 p.m. 192 Lexington Green Circle.

Info: 559-8546.

Saturday 6 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Cheapside Park. Info: 608-2655.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: Produce, flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 3450 Richmond Rd. Info: 548-3516.

Legacy All Sports: Open Gym. Safetycertified staff. Access to inflatable gym and main gym with trampolines and pits. $10/ members; $15/non-members. 6-9 p.m.

261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com Good Foods Market & Café: Free Store Tour.

Savor samples, enjoy exclusive offers and tour the store with the staff dietitian. Free. 11 a.m.-noon. Eat Local Celebration, featuring local producers, product samples, cooking tips and a tasting of Kentucky Ale products.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. $2 for 5 beer samples. Eating WHOLE Support Group, tips on learning to eat a clean diet. Introductory session for newcomers at 7 p.m. Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. $8 owners, $10 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Firework Frenzy.” See July 3. Open Art Studio Sketch Pad Discovery, “Melting Masterpieces.” 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 2583253.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Ronald McDonald Clown Train, Ronald McDonald will be on board giving away toys and coupons.

2 p.m. $11.50 adults, $10.50 seniors, $9.50 children 2-12. 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles.

Info: 873-2476.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Judy Goldsmith and the Coffee Zombies. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers.

ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Stargazing, view the night sky through a variety of telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. 9:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Info 271-6072.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 7 Lexington Farmers’ Market: Local produce, meat, eggs, herbs and spices and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Southland Dr. Info: 608-2655.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 2732911.

Equus Run Vineyards: Tunes in the Vines, free live music. 2-4 p.m. 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway. Info: (859) 846-9463.

Monday 8 Carnegie Center: Camp Carnegie. For rising 6th, 7th & 8th graders. $70 per camp. July 8-12. TV Production, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Kentucky Imaginarium: Creating a Folk Tale for the Stage, 1-5 p.m. Registration required.

251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Open Art Studio. See July 1.

Summer Camps, half and full day options available. July 8-12. Grades Preschool-K, “Puppet Play Stage”; Grades K-2, “Young Rembrandts”; Grades 3-5, “Forensic Genius Association.” 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Living Arts & Science Center: New class sessions begin. Classes meet between 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for five weeks. Partial or full-day schedules available. Grades K-12.

Costs range from $25-$100. Registration required. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Legacy All Sports: Day Camp - Under the Sea! Full Day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Half Day (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) available for pre-school and school age children. Extended care available until 5:30 p.m. Daily and Full week rates available. Lunch included for all camps. Runs through July 12. Cheer Camp: Specialized recreational and competitive (level 1-3) Cheer camp. Runs through July 12. Jazz Camp: Specialized recreational and competitive Dance camp. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $150 lunch included. Runs through July 12. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports. com.

Red Mile Harness Track: 77th Junior League Horse Show, part of the world’s largest outdoor Saddlebred horse show. Morning sessions begin at 9 a.m., free admission.

Evening sessions at 6:30 p.m. $5 MondayThursday, $10 Friday and Saturday. Children 6 & under free. 1200 Red Mile Rd. Info 252-8014.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2882352.

The Mad Potter: Glass Camp. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 8-12. Ages 9 & up. $150. Pig Lamp Camp. 1:30-4 p.m. July 8-12. Ages 10 & up. $150. Registration required. 3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: Monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/ groups/bluegrassbabywearers/.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, an informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize. No professionals. 3-5 p.m. Registration required.

The Bell House, 545 Sayre Ave. Info: 2578971.

Lex Public Library: Northside Branch: “Rapunzel,” with shadow puppets. 11 a.m.

Ages 3 & up. Info: 231-5500.

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Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series.

See July 2.

Southland Jamboree: See July 2.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers. 7:05 p.m. July 9 & 11; 12:05 p.m. July 10. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers.

Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 7:15 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Meet the Ancestors: Explore a Local Cemetery. 9 a.m.

4th grade-adults. “Rapunzel,” with shadow puppets. 10 a.m. Grades preschool-3.

Northside Branch: Paws to Read, practice reading to a dog from Love on a Leash. 6 p.m. Ages 6 & up. Info: 231-5500.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

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Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

Alzheimer’s Association: Know the 10 Signs, an interactive workshop. Noon-1 p.m. $15 for professionals, $5 suggested donation for family caregivers. Registration required.

Woodford County Senior Citizens Center, 200 Park St., Versailles. Info: 266-5283.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Fayette County Diabetes Coalition Meeting. 9-11 a.m.

Open to anyone interested in preventing and educating about diabetes. 805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2310. Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane. Info: 2882352. Low-Impact Aerobic Classes and Yoga classes. See July 2.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Luau Day.” See July 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See July 2. Camp Joseph-Beth, Potato Chip Science. 1 p.m. $17.95. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Living Arts & Science Center: 3D Painting Workshop with Lennon Michalski. 6-8 p.m.

July 9 & 16. $70 nonmember, &80 member.

Registration required. Raku Pottery with Chris Wilder. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays July 9-25. $150 nonmember, $140 member. Info: 252-5222.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 2. Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

McConnell Springs: History to Chew On Series, presentations on the history, geology and culture of Central Kentucky. Bring a brown bag dinner, drinks are provided. 6-8

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Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See July 3. Breastfeeding 101 class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “S is for Science.” See July 3. Imagination Station, “Frosty Favorites.” See July 3.

Safe Kids Coalition: Car Seat Check-up Clinic. 2-4 p.m. By appointment. Free. Auto Tech Services, 780 Winchester Rd. Info: 323-1153.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Babies R Us: Car Seat Safety class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Thursday 11 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 4.

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Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See July 4. Laboring the Natural Way childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. July 11, 18 & 25. Free. Registration required. Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. Info: 2606357.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Windowsill Silhouette.” See July 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 4. Camp JosephBeth, Friendship Bracelets. 1 p.m. Free.

Reservation required. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Thursday Night Live: See July 4.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes, 6-7 p.m.; Senior Fitness, 6-7 p.m.; Bootcamp 7-8 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Free.

William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth St. Info: 288-2391.

Alzheimer’s Association: Working Toward a Cure: Update on Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Gregory Cooper. Reservation required.

Lexington Country Place, 700 Mason Headley Rd. Info: 340-6037.

Studio Players: present “Always … Patsy Cline.” Based on a true story about the friendship between Patsy and her most devoted fan, Louise Seger, this show includes unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” and “Walking After Midnight.”

Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $21. Carriage House Theatre, 154 West Bell Ct. Info: 257-4929.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Men’s City Golf Championship. July 11-14. Registrations available at all city-owned golf courses and online. Tates Creek, Picadome and Kearney Golf Courses. Info: 288-2968 or www. lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Lexington Lions’ Club Bluegrass Fair: Carnival rides, grandstand shows, games and more. Fair admission $6, children under 6 free; Ride wristband $18. July 11-21.

Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. Info: 233-1465.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Young Botanists: Make a Terrarium. 2 p.m. Grades K-3. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 12 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See July 5.

Boyle County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: (859) 583-1007 or (859) 236-2053.

Explorium: Art Workshop, “Fabricated Patterns.” 11 a.m.-noon. July 12 & 13.

Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253 Baby Moon: Transitions: Bringing Home a Baby class. 1-3 p.m. $35 per couple.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Louisville Zoo: Friday Movie Nights, “Madagascar 3.”Field opens at 6 p.m., movie begins at sundown. Free for zoo members, $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. Delmarva Shorebirds. 7:05 p.m. July 12, 13 & 15; 1:35 p.m. July 14. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers.

Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867 2013 Fountain Films: “Jumanji.” 8:45 p.m.

Free. Triangle Park. Info: 425-2590.

Fro-Jo’s Frozen Yogurt: Friday Night Live Music. See July 5.

Berea Craft Festival: The 32rd annual festival features more than 120 artists, music, food and children’s activities. July 12-14. $6 adults, $5 seniors, children under 12 enter free. Indian Fort Theatre, Berea. Info: (859) 986-1585.

Saturday 13 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 6.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 6.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Great Expectations childbirth class. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 6.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Little Explorers Nature Walk, a short hike and art project. 1 p.m. Ages 3-7. Free. Registration required.

Info: 272-6105.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Dinosaur Poop.” See July 3. Open Art Studio Sketch

Pad Discovery, “Winter in July.” See July 6.

Legacy All Sports: Open Gym. Safety-certified staff. Access to inflatable gym and main gym with trampolines and pits. $10/members; $15/ non-members. 6-9 p.m. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com.

Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater: John Shore with the Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater for an evening of great magic, great food and a little mystery. Seating begins at 6 p.m., show begins at 6:30. $39. deSha’s Restaurant, 101 N. Broadway. Info: 536-6245.

Countdown to Kindergarten: Free admission to all Lexington public pools for incoming kindergartners with their Countdown T-shirt.

“Exploring the Forest” at the Living Arts & Science Center. Enjoy forest-related activities and experiments. 9 a.m.-noon.

Free admission for incoming kindergartners with their Countdown T-shirt, plus one adult. $5 for each additional family member. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: www.

Countdown2Kindergarten.com.

Sunday 14 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 7.

Baptist Health Education Center: New Brother, New Sister class. 2:15-3:30 for ages 8-11; 4:15-5:30 p.m. for ages 3-7. Free.

Registration required. Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Monday 15 Carnegie Center: Camp Carnegie. For rising 6th, 7th & 8th graders. $70 per camp.

July 15-19. Urban Agriculture: Farmer for a Week, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mystery Writing: Detective in the Making, 1-5 p.m. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

The Mad Potter: Cool Kids Camp. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. July 15-19. Ages 8 & up. $150.

Registration required. 3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

Explorium: Open Art Studio. See July 1.

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World.” 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Legacy All Sports: Priority Registration opens for Fall Term. Students enrolled in Winter/ Spring or Summer 2013 are eligible to enroll during priority weeks. Beginner-advanced gymnastics, cheer, tumbling and dance classes. Day Camp: Wacky Week! Full Day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Half Day (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) available for pre-school and school age children. Extended care available until 5:30 p.m. Daily and Full week rates available.

Lunch included for all camps. Runs through July 19. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com.

Tuesday 16 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.” See July 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See July 2. Camp Joseph-Beth, Paper Punk.

1 p.m. $18.95. 161 Lexington Green Circle.

Info: 273-2911.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2352.

Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Free.

Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2352. Low-Impact Aerobic Classes and Yoga classes. See July 2.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 2.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series.

See July 2.

Southland Jamboree: See July 2.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class.

7:15-9:15 p.m. $30. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Wednesday 17 Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See July 3.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “M is for Math.”

See July 3. Imagination Station, “Soapy Science.” See July 3.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr. Info: (877) 376-2631 or (502) 226-1655.

Thursday 18 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 4.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See July 4.

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Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Black-Light Drawings.” See July 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 4. Camp JosephBeth, Paper Wonderland. 1 p.m. $19.99. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Thursday Night Live: See July 4.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598. Low-Impact Zumba Classes, Senior Fitness, and Bootcamp. See July 11.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Shrek the Musical.” Join Shrek the ogre, Princess Fiona and Donkey as they reclaim their swamp and discover love’s true form in this hit musical. July 18 & 19 at 7 p.m.; July 20 at 2 & 7 p.m.; July 21 at 2 & 6:30 p.m. $18 adults, $15 children. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Studio Players: present “Always … Patsy Cline.” See July 11.

Keeneland: Concours d’Elegance, featuring more than one hundred automobiles, food, fashion, music and more. July 18-21. 4201 Versailles Rd. Info: 422-3329.

Friday 19 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See July 5.

BreyerFest: 24th Annual BreyerFest, competitions, clinics and trade fair. 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. July 19 & 20; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21.

Weekend adult ticket $92.50, weekend child ticket $62.50. Single day adult $20, single day child $10. KY Horse Park 4089 Ironworks Parkway. Info: (973) 633-5090.

Explorium: Science Lab, “Moon Landing.”

11 a.m.-noon. July 19 & 20. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members. Registration required. Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m.

Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members.

Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Fro-Jo’s Frozen Yogurt: Friday Night Live Music. See July 5.

Saturday 20 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 6.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 6.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple.

For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Countdown to Kindergarten: Lexington

Philharmonic performance, plus handson music activities. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free admission for incoming kindergartners with their Countdown T-shirt, plus one adult. $5 for each additional family member. 4269 Saron Dr. Info: www.Countdown2Kindergarten.com.

Evans Orchard: Sweet Corn Festival. Craft booths, pony rides, live music and corn eating contest. Samples of delicious products from orchard store all day. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Legacy All Sports: Open Gym. Safetycertified staff. Access to inflatable gym and main gym with trampolines and pits. $10/ members; $15/non-members. 6-9 p.m.

261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com.

Carnegie Center: Early Learner Book Club, “Clifford Keeps Cool.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 and parents or guardians.

Free. Registration required. Young Chefs Club. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Grades 1-3. $15.

Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 6.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Goop!”

See July 3. Open Art Studio Sketch Pad Discovery, “Wheel of Wonder.” See July 6.

Lexington Convention Center: Roller Derby, Rollergirls of Central KY vs. Naptown Third Alarm. 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door, children under 12 free with paying adult.

Heritage Hall. Info: 233-4567.

Louisville Zoo: WAKY Great American Date Night, featuring a classic car display, live music and a screening of the movie “Grease.”

7 p.m. Free with zoo admission. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: (502) 459-2181.

Sunday 21 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 7.

McConnell Springs: Junior Naturalist Program, “What’s in a Wetland.” 11 a.m.noon. Ages 10 & under. Free. Registration required. Info: 225-4073.

Baptist Health Education Center: Pediatric CPR class. 2-5 p.m. $30 per person or $45 per couple. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness, Lexington Green. Comfort Measures childbirth class.

3-5 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Equus Run Vineyards: Tunes in the Vines, free live music. 2-4 p.m. 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway. Info: (859) 846-9463.

Super Sunday: Featuring basketball from Dirt Bowl teams, live entertainment and vendors. 2 p.m. Free. Douglass Park. Info: 288-2955.

Monday 22 Carnegie Center: Camp Carnegie. For rising 6th, 7th & 8th graders. $70 per camp.

July 22-26. Carnegie Comics, 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Fashion Design: Get the Look!

1-5 p.m. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.

The Mad Potter: Kentucky Proud Camp. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 22-26. Ages 8 & up. $150. Registration required. 3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

Explorium: Open Art Studio. See July 1.

Summer Camps, half and full day options available. July 22-26. Grades Preschool-K, “Dino Discovery”; Grades K-2, “Ready, Set, GO!”; Grades 3-5, “Mad Scientist Society.”

440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Legacy All Sports: Day Camp: Off to the Races! Full Day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Half Day (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) available for pre-school and school age children. Extended care available until 5:30 p.m. Daily and Full week rates available. Lunch included for all camps. Runs through July 26. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports. com.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Alzheimer’s Association: Living With Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers- Early Stage.

For family caregivers, no professionals. $5 suggested donation. Registration required.

1-3 p.m. at First Christian Church, 222 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling. 1-4 p.m. at Beaumont Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: 266-5283.

Tuesday 23 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “The Critter Caravan.” See July 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See July 2.

Alzheimer’s Association: Living With Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers- Late Stage.

1-3 p.m. For family caregivers, no professionals. $5 suggested donation.

Registration required. Madison County Cooperative Extension Office, 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond. Info: 2665283.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 2.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: LowImpact Aerobic Classes and Yoga classes.

See July 2.

Good Foods Market & Café: File Your Pile, a hands-on workshop for organization strategies led by a professional organizer.

7-9 p.m. $18 owners, $20 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series. See July 2.

Southland Jamboree: See July 2.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials II class.

7:15-8:45 p.m. $28. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Wednesday 24 Boyle County Public Library: Mommyto-Mommy Support Group. July topic is “Homeschooling.” 1-2 p.m. Free. Danville.

Info: (859) 583-1007 or (859) 236-2053.

Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See July 3. Great Expectations childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “A is for Arts and Humanities.” See July 3. Imagination Station, “Mini Minute to Win It.” See July 3.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes En Espanol. 6-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507.

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Babies R Us: Friends and Family CPR class, with the Lexington Fire Department.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required.

Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Series.

7-9 p.m. weekly through Aug. 28. $178.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

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Div. of Parks & Rec: Senior Trips: West Virginia Treats, Music in the Mountain and the Rhythm of the Rails. July 24-26. Info: 278-6072.

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Thursday 25 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 4.

Baptist Health Education Center: Bumps and Babes. See July 4. Marvelous Multiples, a class for parents expecting more than one baby. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Free.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 4.

Lexington Legends: Legends vs. West Virginia Power. 7:05 p.m. July 25-27; 1:35 p.m. July 28. $9 box seats, $5 bleachers.

Whitaker Bank Ball Park. Info: 422-7867.

Thursday Night Live: See July 4.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: LowImpact Zumba Classes, Senior Fitness, and Bootcamp. See July 11.

Good Foods Market & Café: Simple Techniques for Great Tasting Greens. 7:30 p.m. $8 owners, $10 others. 455 Southland Dr. Info: 278-1813.

Studio Players: present “Always … Patsy Cline.” See July 11.

Friday 26 Baptist Health Education Center: Fit Mommas. See July 5.

Countdown to Kindergarten: Outdoor Play at the Kentucky Children’s Garden. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 16 & 27. Free admission for incoming kindergartners with their Countdown T-shirt, plus one adult. Info: www.

Countdown2Kindergarten.com.

Explorium: Art Workshop, “Kirigami Sculptures.” 11 a.m.-noon. July 26 & 27.

Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members.

Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Attachment Parenting Group: Monthly meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.baby-moon. org.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Doug Singleton and Dot Dot Dash. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Fro-Jo’s Frozen Yogurt: Friday Night Live Music. See July 5.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary: Creatures of the Night, explore the habitats and folklore of insects active throughout the night. 8:30 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Info 271-6072.

2013 Fountain Films: “Legally Blonde.” 8:45 p.m. Free. Triangle Park. Info: 425-2590.

Saturday 27 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 6.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 6.

Cincinnati Zoo: Act Wild for Rhinos, celebrate endangered rhinos with crafts, family activities, special rhino encounters and more.

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seniors and children 12 & under. Info: (513) 281-4700.

Legacy All Sports: Open Gym. Safety-certified staff. Access to inflatable gym and main gym with trampolines and pits. $10/members; $15/ non-members. 6-9 p.m. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com.

McConnell Springs: Weekend Workout.

Come volunteer and help spruce up the park.

10 a.m. Stay as long as you are able. Meet at the Education Center. Info: 225-4073.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See July 6.

Explorium: Imagination Station, “Sidewalk Chalk.” See July 3. Open Art Studio Sketch Pad Discovery, “Clay Creations.” See July 6.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Ken Gall and Dot Dot Dash. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students and seniors. ArtsPlace, Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea.

Info: 985-5501.

Sunday 28 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 7.

Equus Run Vineyards: Tunes in the Vines.

See July 21.

Legacy All Sports: Boys Gymnastics Camp.

Pre-team/USAG Men’s level 4-10 competitive gymnastics camp. Open to advanced boys recreational and team gymnasts. $150-$200.

Exceptional coaching staff and national team coaches and athletes. Runs through July 31. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Monday 29 The Mad Potter: Pet Camp. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2. Ages 6 & up. $150. It’s a Hoot Owl Camp. 1:30-4 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2. Ages 8 & up. $150. Registration required.

3385 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 269-4591.

Explorium: Open Art Studio. See July 1. Summer Camps, half and full day options available. July 29-Aug. 2. Grades Preschool-K, “Picasso’s Pals”; Grades K-2, “Paleontologist Training Camp”; Grades 3-5, “Game On!” 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Legacy All Sports: Open Registration begins for Fall Term. Current and new students are eligible to enroll during Open weeks.

Beginner-advanced gymnastics, cheer,

tumbling and dance classes. Day Camp - Under the Sea! Full Day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Half Day (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) available for pre-school and school age children. Extended care available until 5:30 p.m. Daily and Full week rates available. Lunch included for all camps. Runs through Aug. 2. 261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports. com Alzheimer’s Association: Living With Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers- Middle Stage. 1-4 p.m. For family caregivers, no professionals. $5 suggested donation.

Registration required. Beaumont Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: 266-5283.

Baptist Health Education Center: Little Fingers, Little Toes infant care class. 6:158:45 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

FCPS: 3rd Annual Autism Summer Institute, “Let’s Be Proactive: Building Positive Supports for Our Students.” July 29-Aug. 2. Free for school employees. Northeast Christian Church. Info: tanya.sturgill@fayette.kyschools. us.

Tuesday 30 Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

Bluegrass Farmers’ Market: See July 2.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Sizzling and Glittering Volcano.” See July 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 2.

Baptist Health Education Center: Prenatal Yoga. See July 2.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Big Band & Jazz Series.

See July 2.

Southland Jamboree: See July 2.

Wednesday 31 Legacy All Sports: Girls Gymnastics Camp: Legacy All Sports Pre-team/USAG Girls level 2-10 competitive gymnastics camp. Open to advanced pre-school/recreational and team gymnasts. Exceptional coaching staff, National team/collegiate athletes, Olympian Courtney McCool. Runs through Aug. 3.

261 Ruccio Way Info: 859-977-8862 or legacyallsports.com.

Baptist Health Education Center: Happy Baby Yoga. See July 3. Comfort Measures childbirth class. 6:15-8:15 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lexington Farmers’ Market: See July 3.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “S is for Social Studies.” See July 3. Imagination Station, “Seek and Search.” See July 3. Y

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ou’d have to be as nimble afoot as Youth Coalition for Alcohol Education. dancer Sarah Hutchinson to keep u Volunteer for Salvation Army, up with the Lexington Catholic Carnegie Center for Learning & Literacy, graduate’s packed schedule.

Community Action Center and Ronald The 18-year-old will attend Centre McDonald House.

College in the fall after posting a 98.2 u Member of Calvary Baptist Church average in high school, including seven Youth Group and Choir.

A.P. classes.

And she’s working on her Girl Sarah earned a Scout Gold Award by devising a Commonwealth Diploma, self-improvement program for scored 30 on her ACT and young teen girls. was a National Honor Society If you get the impression she’s member. a humorless drone, forget it.

Consider her other She’s bright, articulate and has a accomplishments: wicked sense of humor. u President of senior She broke up intense Sarah Hutchinson class, President of Spanish workouts for the Lexington w Lexington Catholic Catholic dance team, which club, Hugh O’Brian Youth Dancer Leadership Ambassador, Smith finished second at Jamfest College Book Award winner and w Parents: Amanda Super Nationals, by teaching & Rob Captain of the varsity dance team teammates Gangnam Style u Chairperson of Lexington dance moves. (If you gotta Catholic Dance Blue charitable fund-raiser know, YouTube it.) for two years The next minute, she is quoting u Member of school Presidential Thomas Merton, a Catholic writer, mystic Advisory Committee and Advanced and Trappist Monk at the Abbey of Women’s Chorale for four years, and Gethsemani in New Haven, Ky. one of two youth representatives on When asked why she dances, Sarah said, the Catholic Identity Committee that “like Thomas Merton said, ‘Art enables us addressed diocese and school issues to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the u Representative on Cardinal Hill same time.’”

Hospital Teen Board and Fayette County Sarah has danced since she was 3, been

singing for nearly as long and has always been an enthusiastic self-starter.

“She is an intense young lady and always wants to better herself and her team,” her mother Amanda said.

Said her father, Rob: “Her performances are a joyous expression of her abilities.”

Eloquence runs in the family.

“Whatever kind of mood I’m in, when I go to dance class or practice I leave in the best mood ever,” Sarah said.

“When I’m dancing I can be somewhere else, caught up in that passion, and all there is are bright lights, rhinestones and your team.”

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Voted Favorite Gymnastics & Cheer Center

261 Ruccio Way Lexington

859-977-8862

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Scholar Athlete of the Month Will Sallee: A Golf Standout Is in the Works

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ard work and daunting obstacles are nothing to Lafayette High golfer Will

Will Sallee • School: Lafayette High • Grade: 12th • Sports: Golf • Academics: Will has a 4.57 weighted GPA in advanced classes and volunteers at his church.

• Parents: Jenny & Todd

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call or e-mail us with your Scholar Athlete nominations.

223-1765 or john@lexingtonfamily.com

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Sallee.

The 17-year-old rising senior works year-round and around-the-clock on his golf game, making him one of the top youth players in the Bluegrass.

In the Lexington Junior City Tournament, he has been the agegroup champion three times, including this year in the 17-18-year-old division when he finished with a 69 at Kearney Hill Golf Course to win the title.

Breaking par in tournament play has become routine for Will, who has racked up seven such sub-par rounds.

In his first Larry Gilbert Tour event this year, he won the Gibson Bay tournament in Richmond with a 71.

He also scored his first hole-in-one last season, and it came during a high school tournament on the 215-yard eighth hole on the Wildcat course at the University Club.

With those credentials, his impeccable sportsmanship and his stellar citizenship (Will has volunteered at Southland Christian Church, working with preschoolers in the nursery), he was selected to represent the area in the First Tee Open.

The tournament pairs young players from around the country with senior players on the PGA Champions Tour at

picturesque Pebble Beach Golf Course along the California coast.

Will played with senior tour player Roger Chapman and shared the lunchroom with such golf stars as Ben Crenshaw, a two-time winner of the Masters.

“That was an awesome experience, something I’ll never forget,” Will said.

“The course is amazing and I could see what the pros do and how they prepare. There was a lot to learn.”

Will took those lessons to heart as he does with all his preparation for his goal of earning a college scholarship.

Will posted the highest weighted GPA of his high school career last spring – a 4.57 in advanced classes – and has a 4.1 overall GPA. “School doesn’t necessarily come easily to Will,” his mother, Jenny, said.

“He’s a hard worker and plugs away.

I’ve seen him watch YouTube videos to get his math homework done.”

When Jenny started working at Curious Edge, which specializes in the testing and treatment of dyslexia, she brought Will in for an evaluation.

The tests confirmed that Will had moderate dyslexia, and also showed that he had discovered ways to compensate.

Said Jenny: “After the test, I realized it was a tribute to Will and all the hard work he has put in to get good grades.” Y

Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share $2,500 in scholarships provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf.

Other contributors are Howard Smith of Southern Automotive Garage Equipment, Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local CPA Kenny Frank and PBI Bank.

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