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t really is hard to believe that this week a year ago I was sitting in a wheel chair in Hobby Lobby buying Christmas decorations. Two weeks earlier I had a double mastectomy and I was trying to get back to a “normal life”. In hindsight shopping was probably not the best idea and I paid the price for several days afterwards. Thankfully I have been able to overcome my cancer and I do feel ‘almost normal’ these days.

(I can hear the rest of the Paducah Parenting team, my family and my fiancé Britt laughing – “Karen is normal?”) My life is blessed in many, many ways and I live it to the fullest!

By the time most of you read this I won’t have a fiancé any more… Britt and I are getting married on December 4th. I know, I said that I wasn’t getting married again, but this has been a life changing year and yes, ‘I am eating my words’!

After telling my family that we were,“just going to run off to Vegas”, we decided that a small Christmas wedding would be a much better way to start married life. So I’ve been very busy organizing the location, catering, photographs, and decorations, (we decided on Christmas trees). I can’t wait to see my son, daughter and grandson who are flying here for the weekend. I also can’t wait to stop the obligatory prewedding diet and exercise program I’ve been on to ensure my dress fits!

I must admit that I’ve been a little nervous about standing in front of friends and family, saying “I do”. In fact I’ve been threatening to wear sneakers to the ceremony. Britt has been threatening to pack a hunting rifle in the car incase I do a last minute impression of Sandra Bullock in the ‘Runaway Bride’! Of course we’re both kidding and I promise that I’ll have heels on for the wedding pictures we plan to publish in the January issue :) All of us at Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas, and a happy and prosperous 2011. I just know it’s going to be the beginning of a wonderful year.

Karen Hammond Kim Gregory Russell is the author of One Book Project published last month. We apologize for omitting part of her name in the publication

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Tableof Contents Cover Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ethan Allen Design Center Craft Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Whimisical Holiday Wreath By: Sarah Stewart Holland Holiday Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 5 Secrets For A Merry Christmas Morning By: Jennifer Gregory Christmas Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Annual Toy Review 2011 By: Beth Wyatt Active Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Carpel Tunnel Syndrome By: Dr. Heath Schipp School Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Learning From Children And Their Parents By: Dr. Joy Navan Doctor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 New Trends In Drug Abuse By: Dr. Kristy Kilcoyne Book Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Let The Tumble Books Do The Reading By: Elizabeth Brown Calendar Of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Hooked On Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Holiday Science By: Jason Lindsey

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Recycle Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Don’t Throw Away Christmas By: Merle Paschedag Family Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Child Support Basics By: Deanna W. Henschel Family Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Love The Child You Have By: Laurie Davala Church Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center By: Cassie Johnson Senior Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Give Love. Volunteers By:Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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Winner’s Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 3rd Annual Winter Chills Story Contest Adoption Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Starfish Orphan Ministry By: Ashley Storie School Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 College Prep: AP Courses Get You Ready By: Wayne Walden Holiday History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 The Meaning Of Advent By: Robin Gericke Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 The Paducah Symphony Orchestra By: Crystal Engler Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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Christmas Eve Services 6 p.m. Worship Service – Communion 8 p.m. Worship Service – No Communion

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is the season,” as the saying goes and in my world, there is no better season…especially this year. I have had such a wonderful and remarkable couple of years. It began when I met and married my lovely wife, Kendra, and now we have a new addition to our family; the love of our lives, Fynnton Dexter Gray. I never could have imagined how life changing such things could be and how amazed and proud I could feel…about my wife, my son, and myself.

I have spent a large part of my life making other peoples’ dreams of fabulous homes come true…creating home environments for my clients that reflect both their personalities and the way that they live. Among the many aspects of design that I am involved in, one of my favorites is helping clients decorate for the holidays. Spreading holly jolly tinsel and trimmings throughout their home or business with a designer flair and nostalgic spirit is one of my passions. This year, however, it has become surprisingly more meaningful. The holidays have always been very special to me but looking into my darling son’s big blue eyes and seeing the holiday lights reflecting back, is, for sure, the highlight of my life! (Of course he has his own ‘Sock-Monkey’ Christmas tree in his room.) I have always maintained that I wouldn’t spoil my child, but I now see the chances of him not being spoiled as slim!

There have been many times when I have imagined what it would be like to have children, yet it always seemed to be less important than what was going on in my life.I was focused on my career and I suppose that were it not for this attitude, I would have had fewer experiences and accomplished far less. I studied at Parsons which is one of the best design schools in the world.The many successes I have been fortunate enough to enjoy have included the oppor-

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tunity to host my own TV series on the Travel Channel and live in some of the biggest cities in America.I really thought I had accomplished everything I needed to but I couldn’t have been more wrong. On September 25th, 2010 at 11:28 p.m. my world was rocked by a little boy named Fynn. All I can tell you is life happens the way it is supposed to!

This year has been a whirlwind for sure, and my position as Interior Design Consultant at the new Ethan Allen Design Center in Paducah is a very important part of that. I have owned my own interior design firm for the last sixteen years; creating beautiful homes for my clients in Los Angeles, Boston, New York, and here in Paducah. When Jim and Annette Moss approached me about joining their new venture I was very excited about the opportunity. Ethan Allen has recently ‘reinvented’ itself and the Ethan Allen Design Center in Paducah was to be the first ‘New Concept’ design center of its kind. I was also excited because I would no longer have to travel ‘all over creation’ to find items and furnishings to complete my vision for a client. I now had it all in one place.

From floor to ceiling…if I can dream it for a client, we have it, or I can get it, at Ethan Allen. Furnishings, flooring, window treatments, pillows, accessories, lighting, wall coverings…all of it! I think there is a misconception that we are just another ‘high end’ furniture store, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

My colleagues Annette Moss, Susan Seay and I are all professional interior designers who have been working in the field our entire careers. Our expertise combined with our complimentary interior design service makes our clients experience very special. Fortunately, we are not driven by a commissioned sales environment like so many of our competitors and that

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means when you walk into our design center, you will feel creativity, not pressure! The other thing I love about the ‘new’ Ethan Allen is that each piece of furniture is now made just as ordered, especially for each client. This ‘custom’ way of manufacturing gives Ethan Allen many more options to give each piece a truly unique look and feel.

Ethan Allen has always been known for leading the industry in quality, but the brand was also associated with a very traditional style. Well, I am a designer who is inspired by many styles. I feel that while taking into account my clients’ tastes or style choices, I can make a room truly ‘sing’. I am very happy to say that the present day Ethan Allen line offers furnishings which run the gamut between traditional and contemporary, with offerings for every style. It is also more affordable than you think, especially when you consider how well made each piece is. This furniture is going to last for years to come!

This Year the Ethan Allen Design Center is pleased to partner with ‘Toys for Tots’in conjunction with our first annual Holiday Designer Tree Showcase. Area designers will be showcasing their talents by decorating the many Christmas trees in our design center. We invite everyone to come and see our beautiful furnishings and festive trees.We also want to encourage you to bring a new and unwrapped toy for ‘Toys for Tots’.

I hope you will a come by and visit us at the new Ethan Allen Design Center, and while you are there, make an appointment so that I can bring my design expertise to your home.The service is complimentary and I’m sure you will agree that it never hurts to have a fresh pair of eyes to help you reinvent a space. I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. May all your room design wishes come true and may all your Christmas’be bright! a

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CraftCorner By: Sarah Stewart Holland Crafty Crossing

Whimsical Holiday Wreath

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he holidays are peak crafting season! From cranberry garland to homemade gifts, Christmas brings out the crafter in all of us. Nothing announces your excitement for this magical season like a beautifully crafted wreath for your front door. If you are looking for an alternative to the traditional evergreen round, here are instructions for crafting a whimsical wreath from a popular seasonal treat – gumdrops!

Supplies: - About 3 lbs of gumdrops - Foam wreath form - Metal craft wire - LOTS of hot glue and hot glue gun - Spray sealant - 1 piece of wide ribbon, about three feet long - Spray paint (optional)

Directions 1. Start with a 10”foam wreath form, which you can get for a $1 at most dollar stores. If you have a larger door, then you could choose a 16” wreath form for a bigger impact, but will need more gumdrops. First, wrap the entire wreath in clear packing tape. With almost three pounds of candy attached, the wreath will need additional strength and reinforcement. I chose to leave my wreath the original green color, but you can spray paint the form white or red for a more finished look.

2. Next, wrap wire around the

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wreath several times leaving several inches sticking out of the top. Then twist the wire into a loop for hanging.

3. The third step is the most time intensive. Glue gumdrops one-by-one in a random color pattern until the wreath is covered. I used a random pattern, but there are several potential variations. You could arrange the colors in a fun stripe pattern. Another fun idea would be to choose two colors – perhaps red and white – for a polka dotted look. For a really elegant look, you could use only white or red gumdrops to create a monochromatic wreath.

Optional Variation: A fun variation on this wreath would be to purchase small ornament sized wreaths and cover them with mini gumdrops. These would make wonderful hostess gifts or stocking stuffers! a

4. After covering the entire wreath with gumdrops, remove any stray glue strings and spray the entire wreath with spray sealant. If you don’t have craft sealant on hand, you could also use Mod Podge. (Mod Podge an all-inone sealer, glue and finisher, and craft sealer are available at several local hobby stores.)

5. To make sure the sealant is good and dry, let dry overnight.

6. Once the sealant has dried, wrap a wide velvet ribbon around the wreath and up and over the wire loop.

7. Finally, hang it on your front door for all to see and enjoy!

While the gumdrops are secured firmly with the hot glue, keep the wreath out of the reach of little hands as a precaution.

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HolidayTips By: Jennifer Gregory

5 Secrets for a Merry Christmas Morning

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s parents, we want Christmas morning to be a time full of smiles and excitement for both our children and ourselves.We hope that our kids will remember our holidays together as a family when they are adults and that we can talk about the day for years to come. However, Christmas can easily become overwhelming to children and not live up to our expectations as parents. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can reduce stress on Christmas morning and enjoy your holiday together.

Set Expectations for Christmas Morning Decide ahead of time if your children can look under the Christmas tree alone whenever they get up, if they must stay in their room until a certain time or if they can wake you up when they awake. If your children will be waiting before opening presents, Dr. Jacqui Lewis- Lyons, clinical psychologist who specializes in children and women’s issues suggests hanging your child’s filled stocking on their door for them to open while they wait.

Talk to your children about what to expect when it is time to open presents. Is your family going to take turns opening presents or will everyone open presents at once? Is someone going to pass out presents or will everyone get their own presents from under the tree? Can they play with their presents right away or are their certain presents due to assembly requirements that will need to wait until later. It is also good to make sure that you and your spouse are on the same page regarding the plan for Christmas morning and address any issues ahead of time.

Jennifer Pariseu, licensed mental health counselor and president of The Nurtured Parent, encourages parents not get attached to a specific outcome on Christmas morning. “We often have wonderful dreams of what Christmas should look like and when it doesn't we become disappointed or stress ourselves out trying to make it better,” said Pariseu.

Consider Spreading Out Gifts If you children are going to receive a lot of gifts or are very

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HolidayTips young, consider having them open only a portion of the gifts on Christmas morning.When kids open too many presents, they may become overwhelmed or uninterested in opening any more gifts. One strategy is to open gifts from your immediate family on Christmas Eve and open presents from other family members (and Santa) on Christmas morning. If you will be visiting grandparents later in the day or after the holiday, you could also have your children open presents from them at that time.

To help keep the opened presents from getting lost, give each person a basket or laundry basket to put their present in after they open them. This is especially helpful if you are opening presents at someone else’s house and will need to bring them home. If your children will be writing thank you notes, you should also come up with a system to keep track of who gave them each present, such as keeping the tag with the present or keeping a list.

Create Traditions that Don’t Involve Presents Gather Supplies and Set up an Organization By creating family traditions that do not involve gift giving, you can help keep the focus of the day on your religious System Make sure that you have all supplies that you will need on Christmas morning within easy reach. Since not having the right batteries for a special toy can cause disappointment, make sure that you have common battery sizes (AA, AAA and C) on hand. Find a Phillips and flathead screwdriver in case you need to remove any battery covers.You should also have a pair of scissors on hand to remove any packaging.

Put the batteries and tools in a small basket so that you can easily find them when needed.

beliefs and on spending time together. Have a special food that your family eats every Christmas morning, such as a coffee cake from a local bakery or a homemade casserole that you make together on Christmas Eve. Some families buy matching pajamas and wear them to open presents on Christmas morning.

Pariseu encourages families to also have a family activity after the presents are opened, such as a snack, singing songs or going outside together.“Expect a "let down" after present opening.The anticipation is gone and there is a transition to going back and playing with the new toys,” said Pariseu.

Encourage Gratitude By teaching and modeling gratitude on Christmas morning, you can also help reduce the stress and keep the spirit of the holiday in your day. Dr. Lewis Lyons suggests having each child open one gift at a time. “Taking turns and really looking at the gift and who it is from will help them appreciate the gift,” said Lyons.

Coach your child to thank the recipient even if they do not like the gift or received a duplicate. Be sure to also have your children write thank you cards for each gift after Christmas. Model this behavior yourself by thanking your child for the present that they gave you and any other gifts that you received from other people.

If your child (or you) begins to get overwhelmed or cranky on Christmas morning, take a break. Go outside, have a snack or take a nap.The presents will still be there when you are ready to open them, even it is on December 26th. a Jennifer Gregory is the mom of two kids and three dogs. She bakes a special casserole every year to eat before opening presents on Christmas morning.

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ChristmasTips By: Beth Wyatt

Annual Toy Review 2011

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alphabet.

Sounds include: squeaker, bell, crinkle paper & rattle.

This toy is great for baby nine months or older. $25.

ew, fabulous toys have been introduced this year and are sure to be a delight under your tree! It was difficult, but we have narrowed down our very favorites!

ALL AGES The Nativity from Melissa and Doug Do you remember how you wanted to play with Grandma’s prized nativity, but the breakable was forbidden?

Now your kids can have their own “crib set”!

Appropriate for any child who likes figurines. Promotes storytelling , sequencing, and use of fine motor skills. Pair it with a child’s copy of Luke: Chapter 2, for a complete gift!

Sing a Ma Jigs are an insanely cute singing toy. Not only do they sing, they harmonize when singing together. Simply squeeze the plush characters and they will sing their little hearts out. Several cuties to choose from from baratone to soprano! Sing a Ma Jigs sing good familiars like,’ Oh Susannah’, and ‘A Tisket a Tasket’. The whole family will have fun –They are safe for ages 1 and up, but enjoyed by kids of all ages. $18.

INFANTS This classic toy takes on the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom theme. This fill & spill comes with four plush pieces. Each piece has a different shape, sound and letters from the

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Learning Railroad

AGE 18 MOS + Thomas and Friends Misty Island Rescue Dash, Bash, Ferdinand and Captain are Thomas Tank’s newest friends from the ‘Misty Island Rescue’ video. Each has a unique personality and job on Sodor Island, the setting for Thomas Tank stories. Cars Include magnets to attach other cars and vehicles, and have realistic features.

There are several play sets in this theme available as well.

Thomas “Early Engineers “ are larger, designed for 18mos.+.

The track is plastic, but is compatible with most wooden track, which is appropriate for kids just a bit older. At Learning Railroad, we highly recommend going with a wooden train collection for 2 reasons, the first being durability. Quality wooden toys will last a lifetime. The second is tradition. Starting and building a train collection can become a Christmas tradition that will span generations!

The wooden sets become family heirlooms that are passed down. We have many customers that are adding onto a second generation set for their grandchildren!

The train cars for Misty Island can be purchased separately and will fit on most wooden train systems. Sets available at several price points. Cars begin at $12.

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AGE 2+ Our favs for this age come from Learning Resources .This company is a proven leader in educational toys, and have a fantastic line up for Christmas 2010.

Gingerbread Shape Sorter, Animatools, and Sky High Scoops are simple and fun, yet engaging and skill specific. Kids explore shape and color recognition, spatial reasoning,, fine motor skills, counting, and measurement concepts. Amazing that these skills can be introduced with the right toys, at the early age of 2! $13-$25.

AGE 3+ Inspired by Jim Henson's PBS hit show. "Dinosaur Train!”

Show characters and train cars are available. from Don Pteranodon to Conductor Troodon, 6 characters can be found in their own train car, and are compatible with motorized train set. Cars-$8.

Set with track $40.

Goin’to Grandma’s this season? Then kids gotta have Trunki! The greatest travel innovation since the wheelie bag! Trunki allows children to scoot along on their luggage through the hotel, airport, or around the block .

Lightweight, sturdy, and carry-on approved, Trunki suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go! At

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ChristmasTips Woody station wagonA new die cast car for boys, because there must always be a shiny car under the tree! $6.

home, Trunki may be used as a convenient kid-friendly storage bin too! Features include a tow strap, carry handles, secure catches, integrated wheels and stabilizers to prevent toppling over. Holds up to 100 lbs . $40.

Balance Bikes are the new trend! Popular first in Europe, the bikes have been catching on this year in America. Balance bikes skip the training wheel step of bike riding. They also help eliminate that terrifying moment we all remember-when the training wheels come off and we are riding at the mercy of our own balance, in fear of our lives! There are different brands available that vary in quality and price. We like Kazam. Built pedal free and low to the ground, Kazam metal balance bikes allow kids to propel forward using their feet. As kids gain confidence, they lift both feet off the ground and onto the unique footrest, and developing essential balance skills.The footrest eliminates the awkwardness of where to put feet when gliding and cruising.

“Too Cute in Boots” is from the Favorite Friends line by Madame Alexander . They wear the trendiest outfits and coolest shoes!

Their bodies are crafted of child-safe vinyl with full articulation at the neck, shoulders, and hips for posing.They have long eyelashes, eyes that open and close, and rooted hair. Additional outfits available –and they fit other popular 18” dolls. $40 Mazin Hamsters for Webkinz World by Ganz are groovin’! Online, each hamster comes with its own special ball and tube design. Collecting multiple hamsters gives players more design options for their mazes. “Hope”, the “peace” hamster, is featured here. $7.

AGE 5+ We’ve not seen a craze like Silly Bandz since the Beanie Baby days.

Now they are everywhere, on everyone’s wrist! It doesn’t appear that the fashion fad is going away anytime soon-and you should know… not all bands are created equally!

Stretchy Shapes set the standard with thick bands that really hold their shapeBackpack is our favorite! The dangly Crazy Bandz are also high quality, and have arms and legs that dance around on kids wrist-by far the best selling class of Collectible bands!

Don’t forget that these collectibles are useful for math equasions, counting, comparing, sorting, classifying, estimating, multiplying. You just have to put them in a stocking! $6.

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AGE 7+ 2010 Mensa Select Mind Games WINNER Play Yikers Magnetic Strategy Game to get rid of your Yikerz, without attracting your opponents! If Yikerz snap together you have

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ChristmasTips to take those pieces into your stack. Yikerz can be played solo, one-on-one, or in teams and is a fun activity for people old enough to know not to swallow magnets. The feds say that's age 14. We’ll let you decide! $20.

The national award winning Laser Pegs™ is the first construction toy set in the world in which each piece feeds the next piece low voltage current. You can design and build anything you want with Laser Pegs™ and use them lit up or turned off. Laser Pegs™ use a high quality LED that will run about 100,000 hours, which is equivalent to keeping them illuminated non-stop for 11 years. There are a variety of kits and add-ons, starting at $20.

We live in Kentucky, shouldn’t every tree have a horse underneath? Especially this year, with the release of Pink Ribbon. Breyer has always believed in the healing power of the horse and related activities-and they recognize the special bond girls of all ages have with their horses. A portion of each purchase goes to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. $50. a

Videos and more information on many of these fabulous new products can be found at thelearningrailroad.com

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ActiveCare By: Dr. Heath Schipp, D.C. Active Care Chiropractic

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

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omputer users, meat packers, sewing machine operators, assembly-line workers, and musicians often get the same injury.

They all use their hands in repetitive motions that put a strain on the wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most commonly reported medical problem in the workplace today. It costs worker compensation millions of dollars per year.

How does Carpal Tunnel Occur?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused because of excessive pressure on the median nerve as it passes through an opening in the wrist called the carpal tunnel.The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage formed by the wrist bones (on the bottom) and the transverse carpal ligament (on the top). Repetitive hand or wrist movements can put stress on the tendons, causing them to swell and press on the median nerve. This pressure causes pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and decreased movement of the hand. Any disease that causes carpal tunnel swelling, including pregnancy and thyroid disease, can compress the nerve.

Carpal Tunnel Signs The following symptoms may be intermittent at first, but will worsen over time if not treated: • Decreased motion of the fingers, hand, elbow, or shoulder • Decreased hand strength • Dull aching discomfort or pain that occurs mostly at night or early in the morning • Severe night pain that awakens you during sleep • Wrist pain that radiates to the forearm, shoulders, neck, and chest • Dry skin, swelling, or color changes in hand • Numbness in the hand, resulting in weakness or clumsiness • Tingling in all but the little finger • Weakness of the thumb Don’t try to diagnose your own problem. Let a chiropractor or medical doctor do that. Accurate diagnosing and dealing

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused because of excessive pressure on the median nerve as it passes through an opening in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. with the pain early will prevent more severe problems from developing.

Treatment of Carpal Tunnel There is a wide array of treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In the early stages, discontinuing the triggering activity and wearing a brace, which keeps the wrist in a neutral position, will sometimes reduce symptoms. The brace is worn all day and night to prevent exacerbation of symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medications, including ibuprofen and aspirin, can help with the swelling. Cortisone injections sometimes give temporary relief, but they also do nothing to correct the problem, which is pressure on the median nerve. Surgery is recommended as a last resort. Success rates for surgery are between 40-70%. In some cases after surgery scarring and weakness of the transverse ligament can further irritate the median nerve.

Chiropractic has been shown to help relieve carpal tunnel.

Gentle manipulation is used to realign the wrist bones which were exerting pressure on the median nerve.

Therapies such as ultrasound, interferential current, heat, and ice are also used to decrease the swelling of the ligament in the carpal tunnel. By reducing pressure on the nerve and permitting it to heal naturally, most patients are healed without resorting to invasive procedures such as surgery or injections.

Doctors of chiropractic have extensive training detecting and correcting nervous dysfunction. Discuss treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with your doctor today. a

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SchoolNotes By: Dr. Joy Navan Navan Consulting

Learning From Children And Their Parents

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y first year of teaching I had the opportunity to know and facilitate the acceleration of a highly able young woman. I learned a lot about what giftedness was from that student and have continued to

learn through both research and working with children for over four decades. As I continue to consult with parents and their children, each child reveals a whole Self with all its gifts and intricacies. This month I would like to share with you some common threads that run through the tapestry of giftedness.

1. Many gifted children are not identified as gifted in the schools.

A ninth grade student approached me one afternoon saying,“I’m not in the gifted program but, would you look at my poems?” I said that I would and took them home with me from school that day.They were amazing and the author was a truly gifted young writer! The next time I had the chance to meet with her, I shared with her that I directed an International Young Writers conference in the region where we lived and asked if she would like to apply to attend. She eagerly agreed and filled out an application, attaching three of her poems for the required writing sample. The judges, professional authors, accepted her to the conference and she got the opportunity to work with them and other gifted young writers for three days at a mountain retreat. She went on to attend a private university on almost full scholarship and is currently a successful adult writer.

We fail to identify a significant number of our gifted children – especially quiet, complacent young females, those who are twice exceptional (gifted with a learning difficulty), African-Americans and Hispanic children, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. One of the reasons for this is that we tend to look only at test scores that may not be a true indication of the child’s abilities. In addition to tests, a whole child, qualitative assessment can reveal who the child is and how the child’s giftedness reveals itself in ways that numbers cannot disclose.

2. If parents suspect that their child is gifted, there is a strong possibility they are correct.

When I was a new gifted resource teacher in a middle school, a mother met with me with concerns about why her son had not been identified as gifted during his elementary school years. She was adamant that he showed great promise as a writer. I explained that his scores on tests

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from his third grade year must not have made cutoff score for admission into the program. She continued to insist that her son – Keith- – have the chance to prove himself. As an aside, she gave me a short story he had recently finished. I read it, and, despite the many spelling errors, I was impressed. It occurred to me that her son might have a not yet discovered writing difficulty. I suggested that Keith attend as session of the creative writing seminar that I offered for middle school gifted students.

The next time the Writers Circle met, there was Keith with a bundle of stories and poetry that he had written. Needless to say, his creativity and motivation were a delight.The other students enjoyed his contributions and collaborated with him and, with the help of a spellchecker, his writing continued to improve. At the end of that school year, we submitted one of his stories to a national writing contest. Keith won the second place silver medal!

In the years since that experience, my habit has been to always listen to the parents. In fact, Silverman (2009) affirmed that of 1,000 children whose parents brought them to a gifted education center with the belief that their child was gifted were, in fact, gifted in at least one area. I teach my graduate students that as teachers of the gifted, it is always better to err on the side of inclusion, rather than exclude a child

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SchoolNotes who desperately needs gifted services but might be a point or two lower than the needed percentile for admission.

5. Giftedness is whole child – mind, body, emotions, and spirit.

Dr. Annemarie Roeper, a leader of distinction in the field of

3. Many gifted children never meet a chal- gifted education, wrote an article a few years ago entitled, lenge prior to attending college.

Giftedness is Heart and Soul. Dr. Roeper is my mentor and One of the most common statements I hear from parents of adult gifted individuals is,“She got all “A’s” in school and was completely unchallenged. But when she got to college she fell apart and almost had a nervous breakdown.” The fact is that when schools teach to proficiency, they get proficiency. Unfortunately, most gifted students are already at proficiency when they enter a grade or can reach proficiency rapidly. In order for them to feel challenged, educators need to raise the bar and provide them the opportunity to work at their level of challenge. They may need assignments that allow for them to produce distinguished work or they may need to accelerate to even higher levels of content.

4. Parents who are informed about what giftedness is are their child’s best advocate.

All parents want continuous progress for their child.

Parents of gifted children are often uninformed about what it means to have a gifted child; a child whose intellectual and emotional needs are distinct from most other children.

Or, parents may be hesitant to ask the school about their child’s special needs.They often feel isolated and lonely and even embarrassed to admit that their child is gifted when society expects conformance to the norm. SENG Parent Discussion Groups is a wonderful place for them to learn about what giftedness means and how it affects the whole child. Talking together, parents are able to solve problems and learn how to be effective advocates for their child and other gifted children.

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trained me in the Annemarie Roeper Method of Qualitative Assessment®. In my practice as a Master Practitioner of the QA method, I have discovered so many children who reveal the heart and soul of giftedness.

In her article, Dr. Roeper stated, “The traditional model of education tends to look at human beings as basically driven by cognition. It focuses more on that which is testable, on that which can be learned and reproduced.It sees the human being primarily as rational and logical.”

Many experts in the field of gifted education are coming to understand giftedness as more than cognition, more than thinking ability. This is a fact that qualitative assessment practitioners have realized for many years.

Gifted children (and everyone!) are unique organisms that make up a Self. What composes the Self is complex and involves mind, perceptions, emotions, physical reactions, spirituality, and much, much more. Until we as a society are willing to see the gifted child as more than merely an IQ number, we fail to understand the heart and soul of giftedness. a References: Roeper, A. (2000). Giftedness is heart and soul. CAG Communicator, 31, No.4.

Silverman, L.K. (2009). What we have learned about gifted children. http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/What_is_Gifted/learned.htm.

Beginning in January

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SENG Parent Discussion Groups

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Contact: Dr. Joy Navan, Gifted Consultant jbnavans@bellsouth.net

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Doctor’sDesk By: Dr. Kristy Kilcoyne Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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New Trends In Drug Abuse

arijuana and alcohol are no longer the most commonly used drug among teenagers. Instead, the source of potential substance abuse may be originating from the medicine cabinet. Lortab, Oxycontin, Xanax, Ritalin, and Vicodin are just a few of the common medications that are being abused by teenagers. Prescription drugs have rapidly become the teen drug of choice. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than one in 10 teens (or 2.8 million) have abused prescription drugs in their lifetime. It is further estimated that eight out of 10 teens who misuse prescription drugs steal, buy or simply ask for the drug from friends or relatives.There's nothing new about this behavior,but these teens have placed a new social twist that has contributed to the growing problem of prescription drug abuse.

Teens have become involved in what has been coined as “pharm parties,” “pharming,” and “punch bowl parties.” In

order to participate in this type of party, you have to bring medications, typically obtained from a parent’s medicine cabinet. Teens once raided their parents’ liquor cabinet, but now it has progressed to raiding the medicine cabinet.

There is no requirement for the type of stolen pills. It can be medication for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, or whatever else is in the medicine cabinet. Teens bring these medications to the party and drop them into a punch bowl. The various pills are mixed up and each party participant grabs a few pills from the bowl and takes them. The combination of the pills may result in a high, or the outcome could be more lethal. Once the pills have been dumped into the bowl, there is no way of knowing what type of medication has just been ingested. If he or she becomes ill and has to be taken to the emergency room, the doctors have a challenge to determine what drugs have been ingested, due to the combinations.

Common medications used at Pharm parties include stim-

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Doctor’sDesk ulants, such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine; pain relievers, such as OxyContin, Percocet, Codine, and Hydrocodone; and medications used to treat sleep problems and anxiety disorders. When properly prescribed and taken as directed, OxyContin safely relieves pain, Xanax eases anxiety, and stimulants increase attention and energy. However, taking these drugs without supervision or mixing them with others, including alcohol, is a recipe for disaster. These effects could include making breathing

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more difficult or cause a rapid drop or increase in heart rate.

It is critical for parents to take an active role in addressing substance abuse. One way to be proactive is for parents to be aware of your child’s behavior and his/her use of lingo.

Examples of common jargon used to describe this type of substance abuse are “trail mix,” which means bowls and baggies of random pills and “pharming,” which means looting the family medicine cabinet. This lingo is frequently utilized in text messages or Internet chat dialogues.

Teenagers are not only networking with other prescription drug abusers via technology, but these children are also discovering information about drug combinations. In addition to setting up a “punch bowl party,” teen-agers are also sharing “recipes” for drug cocktails.

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Parents also need to be aware that their children could purchase prescription medications from illegitimate online pharmacies without a prescription. It is alarming that it is possible to purchase medications with only a credit card and Internet access.With the ease of access to the Internet, parents need

to monitor their child’s computer use. For example, you may want to keep all computers and laptops in open areas such as living rooms and family rooms. Children can also abuse medications they are legally prescribed,such as Ritalin for Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Dis-order or a pain medication prescribed after having their wisdom teeth removed or an injury. Teens are even trading with others a couple of pills for a more powerful medication.

Providing education about the dangers of abusing multiple unknown medications can be an effective prevention tool. Teens need to be educated about medications, as well as the physical dangers and the legal implications. They may think, “Well, it’s not like I am using meth or heroin, it is a legal drug. How bad can it be?"

Inform them that the use of these drugs can be just as dangerous as taking illegal street drugs.Teenagers may not realize the potential health hazards with mixing several prescription drugs. Parents are also encouraged to set up safeguards by throwing away any old drugs and buying a medicine cabinet with a lock. Prevention is the key to decreasing the number of children engaging in this potentially deadly behavior.

The intent of this article is to make parents aware of this disturbing social activity. It needs to be acknowledged as extremely harmful and that it requires prevention and intervention. If you suspect that your teenager is abusing prescription drugs, seek treatment for your child from a licensed clinical psychologist. Behavior changes such as sudden mood swings or if he/she becomes uninterested in activities are signs that your teen may be struggling.

Other red flags might include obsessive computer use, sleep problems, and irregular eating patterns. If you see these or other concerning signs in your teen’s behavior, don’t panic. Just take the steps to educate, prevent, and if necessary, seek help to deal with this very dangerous behavior. a

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BookMark By: Elizabeth Brown McCracken County Public Library

Let Tumble Books Do The Reading

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our McCracken County Public Library provides you with many different sources to make it easy for you to find wonderful books to enjoy this holiday season. Visit us at the library and let us help you find that next title or visit our website and enjoy books without leaving home through Tumble Books. This season is the perfect time to sit with your child and read about the wonderful gifts of family, friends, and good food. I have included a few of my favorite holiday titles that will bring out the warmth of the season, while giving an important outlook on the many different ways to celebrate. Learning about Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Christmas teaches us that although people celebrate different holidays each provides similar purposes.

Chanukah Lights by Judith Moffatt is a board book for young children. With its thick pages, small hands are able to

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turn the pages easily. This short book is written in rhymes, keeping the attention of the reader and makes it appropriate for family story time.The focus of the book is lighting the menorah which is done with family. Chanukah Lights brings everyone together for potato pancakes called latkes and games of dreidel. Moffatt gets straight to the importance of family during Chanukah.

My First Kwanzaa by Karen Katz is a very short book about the African American holiday of Kwanzaa. Katz incorporates words such as Umoja which means unity and Ujamaa which means helping our neighborhood to grow, along with many other sayings for Kwanzaa. This teaches children that Kwanzaa celebrates the bringing in of the harvest and spending time with family. First Kwanzaa has beautiful illustrations that emphasize the colorful holiday of Kwanzaa with its foods, singing, dancing, and celebra-

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tion of the end of a good harvest. This is an excellent book for any child who wants to learn about the importance of Kwanzaa.

Tumble Books is a service the library provides which allows children to have stories read to them. It is free on the McCracken County Public Library website and is very helpful for children just learning how to read. It reads the words in a video and highlights what is being read to your child. There are many different subject areas covered on Tumble Books but most importantly there are books for this holiday season.

Olive the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh is a story of a small dog named Olive who hears the Christmas song about Rudolf the red nosed reindeer. Thinking a verse is about herself causes the cute little dog to pay a visit to Santa and get into a wonderful adventure. Olive shows the importance of Christmas because she helps Santa without any personal gain. Reading this story through Tumble Books brings the pages alive with movement and color. It will interest a child who enjoys working on the computer. Olive the other Reindeer is funny and enlightening.

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Dance at the Grand Rivers Senior Community Center. 155 West Cumberland Ave,Grand Rivers.7 pm.Rockabilly Hall of Famer Stanley Walker and his band play.

Admission $5 at the door. Concessions available.

EventsCalendar To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 4159400 or email us at paducahparenting@comcast.net.

Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.

December

White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 7 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

2010 Telethon of Stars Holiday Wreath Auction Closing Bid Reception.

Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Benefits Easter Seals of West Kentucky. Call 270-444-0044.

4 SATURDAY:

1 WEDNESDAY: The Broadway Series presents Grease. Carson Center. 7:30 pm. Call 270-4504444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org for tickets.

2 THURSDAY: Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast.

Carson Center. 7:30 - 8:30 am. $14. Call 270-443-1746 for reservations.

Affordable Art Show. Philosophy Gallery. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The annual Affordable Art Show introduces and displays the latest art work available in the downtown and LowerTown Arts District. This fun event encourages residents that may be unfamiliar with the arts to explore art and engage with local artists. www.paducahalliance.org 270-444-8649.

“Rosemary Clooney: A Sentimental Journey 1928 - 2002" McCracken County Public Library. 7 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 113 or email jhart@mclib.net Ernie Haase & Signature Sounds. Carson Center. 7 pm. Call 270-450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org for tickets.

3 FRIDAY: The Santa House. At the downtown Paducah Ice Rink, corner of Jefferson and 2nd Streets. 5 – 7 pm. FREE. Families are invited to bring their cameras and take photos of their children and pets with Santa.

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Meet Me in St. Louis. Purchase Players Community Performing Arts Center. 7 pm.

For tickets, call 270-251-9035. www.purchaseplayers.com

Holiday Health Extravaganza for the Ho-Ho-Whole Family! Doctor's Office Building 2 Atrium,Western Baptist Hospital.9 am – noon.FREE.Includes screenings for cholesterol (adults only), blood pressure, blood sugar, balance, flexibility, body fat and respiratory; cooking demonstrations, giveaways and door prizes. Special for the kids will be fitness and nutrition activities, as well as guests Jason Lindsey from “Hooked on Science,” Bob Dog and Santa Claus. For more, call 270-575-2895.

The Santa House. At the downtown Paducah Ice Rink, corner of Jefferson and 2nd Streets. Noon – 7 pm. FREE. Families are invited to bring their cameras and take photos of their children and pets with Santa.

Grand Rivers Christmas Home Tour. Grand Rivers, KY. 1 – 4 pm. $5 and canned goods. Tour six Grand Rivers homes decorated for the holidays and then join us for refreshments at the Chamber Holiday Open House.

Legos at the Library. 1 – 4 pm.FREE.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.122.www.mclib.net Ornament Making Kids Crafts. Metropolis Public Library. 2 – 4 pm. Metropolis Public Library needs your help decorating the youth Christmas tree! Come out to the library and make a book-related ornament to hang on our Christmas tree.

Holiday Parade. Downtown Paducah, between 14th and Broadway and 2nd and Broadway. 5 pm.

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Yeiser Members Show Opening Reception. Yeiser Art Center. 5 – 7 pm. FREE. theyeiser.org Christmas Eve at the Homeplace. Homeplace, LBL. 5 – 7 pm. $4 children; $6 adults. Registration limited. Call 270-924-2020 to make reservations.

Story Time with Santa. Dillard's Court, Kentucky Oaks Mall. 6 pm. $5. Join Santa for milk and cookies as he reads “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”Purchase tickets at Customer Service Center or the Mall office. 270-444-0440, ext. 100.

Life of Christ. Immanuel Baptist Church, 3465 Buckner Lane. 7 pm. FREE. Doors open at 6 pm. 270-443-5306 or at immanuel-paducah.org White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 7 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

Meet Me in St. Louis. Purchase Players Community Performing Arts Center.7 pm.

For tickets, call 270-251-9035. www.purchaseplayers.com

5 SUNDAY: White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 2:30 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

Meet Me in St. Louis. Purchase Players Community Performing Arts Center.2 pm.

For tickets, call 270-251-9035. www.purchaseplayers.com WKCTC Community Chorus and Friends Concert. Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC. 3 pm. FREE. A blend of traditional and choral music and popular seasonal music.

Life of Christ. Immanuel Baptist Church, 3465 Buckner Lane. 6 pm. FREE. Doors open at 5 pm. 270-443-5306 or at immanuel-paducah.org

Between the Lakes Sled Dog Dash. Little Lake Park, Grand Rivers. Learn from real mushers about the rich heritage of sled dogs and witness the dogs in action as they pull special carts designed to be used without snow. Be a part of Kentucky's FIRST Sled Dog Race. Call 1-888-493-0152.

Candy Cane Hunt. For ages 0 – 12. Keiler Park. 10 am. Hosted by Paducah Parks Services. For more, call 270-444-8508.

The Santa House. At the downtown Paducah Ice Rink, corner of Jefferson and 2nd Streets. Noon – 7 pm. FREE. Families are invited to bring their cameras and take photos of their children and pets with Santa.

Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

Legos at the Library. 1 – 4 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Second Saturday Gallery Walk. LowerTown Arts District Galleries. 1 - 7 pm. Visit one of more than 20 LowerTown galleries and studios. Enjoy fine art and crafts while strolling through this historic neighborhood. 270-444-8649.

“Everything Eagles”Van Tour. Meet at Golden Pond Visitor Center. 1 – 4:30 pm. $5 children/$7 adults. Registration limited. Call 270-924-2020. Bring binoculars, moderate walking may be required.

Holiday Fashion Show. Dillard's Court, Kentucky Oaks Mall. 1 pm. See the hottest styles from mall merchants.

“Quilted” Sugar Cookies. National Quilt Museum. 2 – 4 pm.Yummy quilts! Come decorate pre-baked sugar cookies with quilt designs using colorful icing and candy embellishments.No registration is needed, and everyone of all ages is invited. www.quiltmuseum.org

6 MONDAY: Paducah Symphony Orchestra: “Spectacular!” Carson Center. 7 pm, preconcert chat; concert 7:30 pm.Call 270-444-0065 or visit paducahsymphony.org for tickets.

7 TUESDAY: Story Hour: "Flicker, Flicker Candlelight." (for preschoolers) McCracken County Public Library, 10 am and 1 pm. FREE. Call 270-442-2510 for more.

Meet Me in St. Louis. Purchase Players Community Performing Arts Center. 7 pm.

For tickets, call 270-251-9035. www.purchaseplayers.com

Baby and Me (for ages 0 - 24 months). McCracken County Upstairs Meeting Room. 11 am. 20 minute one-on-one session to encourage a lifetime of reading.

One child per caregiver. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 22 for more.

8 WEDNESDAY: 9 THURSDAY: “Legally Blonde, the Musical.”Carson Center. 7:30 pm. Call 270-450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org for tickets.

10 FRIDAY: Open House. Benton Working Artist Gallery, 103 W 11th St, Benton. 10 am – 8 pm.We will offer hospitality, refreshments, gift-wrapping, and lots of lovely heartwarming, hand-crafted gifts to choose from. We welcome you to celebrate this beautiful season with us. 270-534-5004.

The Santa House. At the downtown Paducah Ice Rink, corner of Jefferson and 2nd Streets. 5 – 7 pm. FREE. Families are invited to bring their cameras and take photos of their children and pets with Santa.

Dance at the Grand Rivers Senior Community Center. 155 West Cumberland Ave,Grand Rivers.7 pm.Rockabilly Hall of Famer Stanley Walker and his band play.

Admission $5 at the door. Concessions available.

Raise the Roof Gospel Sing. Metropolis Community Center, 900 West 10th Street, Metropolis. 7 pm. Donations accepted to restore the Massac Theater. For more information, call Lisa Gower at 618-638-2139.

White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 7 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

Meet Me in St. Louis. Purchase Players Community Performing Arts Center. 7 pm.

For tickets, call 270-251-9035. www.purchaseplayers.com

11 SATURDAY: Reindeer Run for Children. Location TBA. 9 am. 5K/10K, children's run with Santa. For more, contact Starfish Orphan Ministry at 270-519-7340. www.starfishorphanministry.com

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EventsCalendar White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 7 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

12 SUNDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

Between the Lakes Sled Dog Dash. Little Lake Park, Grand Rivers. Learn from real mushers about the rich heritage of sled dogs and witness the dogs in action as they pull special carts designed to be used without snow. Be a part of Kentucky's FIRST Sled Dog Race. Call 1-888-493-0152.

Happy Holidays!

Meet Me in St. Louis. Purchase Players Community Performing Arts Center. 2 pm. For tickets, call 270-251-9035. www.purchaseplayers.com White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 2:30 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

13 MONDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

Quilting Club. McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 am. For more, call 270554-9520.

Knitting Club. McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 am. For more, call 270554-9520.

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Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

Story Hour: "Twas the Night Before Christmas." (for preschoolers) McCracken County Public Library, 10 am and 1 pm. FREE. Call 270-442-2510 for more.

Baby and Me (for ages 0 - 24 months). McCracken County Upstairs Meeting Room. 11 am. 20 minute one-on-one session to encourage a lifetime of reading.

One child per caregiver. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 22 for more.

We would like to thank everyone for a great year.

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15 WEDNESDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

16 THURSDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

17 FRIDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

The Santa House. At the downtown Paducah Ice Rink, corner of Jefferson and 2nd Streets. 5 – 7 pm. FREE. Families are invited to bring their cameras and take photos of their children and pets with Santa.

White Christmas.Playhouse in the Park.7 pm.For tickets,visit playhouseinthepark.net.

18 SATURDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

The Santa House. At the downtown Paducah Ice Rink, corner of Jefferson and 2nd Streets. Noon – 7 pm. FREE. Families are invited to bring their cameras and take photos of their children and pets with Santa.

Legos at the Library. 1 – 4 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net “The Promised Son,” a Christmas musical. Carson Center. 7 pm. Call 270-4504444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org for tickets.

White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 7 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

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Mixed Martial Art Wrestling. Paducah Expo Center. 7 – 10 pm. For more, call 270408-1346.

23 THURSDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

19 SUNDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

Live Nativity Scene. Broadway United Methodist Church. Evening. Drive by and see nativity scene with animals and people.

White Christmas. Playhouse in the Park. 2:30 pm. For tickets, visit playhouseinthepark.net.

24 FRIDAY: 25 SATURDAY, CHRISTMAS:

20 MONDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

26 SUNDAY: 27 MONDAY:

Mix and Mingle Monday. Network with other local business owners.4 - 6 pm.For more, email info@paducahchamber.org.

28 TUESDAY:

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29 WEDNESDAY:

Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

30 THURSDAY:

Garden Club. McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 am. For more, call 270554-9520 Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413.

Dickens Carolers. Second Floor, McCracken County Public Library. 1 - 3 pm. FREE. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

22 WEDNESDAY: Last 12 Days of Christmas. Tune into 96.9 for a chance to win Kentucky Oaks Mall merchant gift cards.

Christmas Crafts. Second floor children's area, McCracken County Public Library.

10 am – 2 pm. Drop in and make a small gift for someone special. 270-442-2510, ext. 122. www.mclib.net Live Nativity Scene. Broadway United Methodist Church. Evening. Drive by and see nativity scene with animals and people.

31 FRIDAY, NEW YEAR'S EVE:

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: Apprenticeship for Artists.Ages 13+.Ongoing. Paducah Parks Department.444-8508.

THROUGH DECEMBER 6: "The Machine Age of Quilting,from Treadle to Computer."

From the treadle to the computerized wonders of today, sewing machines forever changed the face of quiltmaking.This exhibit of quilts from the collection of Pat Holly and Sue Nickels shows how quilters have utilized sewing machines from the 1840s to the present with stunning results. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 10: Work from LowerTown and Local Artists. Co-Op Art Gallery, 533 North 5th Street. Open Fridays 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday 11 am - 4 pm, and Sunday Noon - 4 pm.Serving coffee and cookies each Saturday for visitors.

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THROUGH FEBRUARY 15: "Contemporary Broderie Perse," Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse- also known as cut-out chintz appliqué- presents a high point in the art of quiltmaking and deserves the admiration and attention of all who appreciate fine needlework. Curated by Anita Loscalzo. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday Saturday 10 am - 5 pm www.nationalquiltmuseum.org THROUGH DECEMBER 31: Holiday Light Display.Noble Park.FREE.Cash donations or canned goods accepted for local charities.Sunday - Thursday 6 - 9 pm,Friday and Saturday 6 - 10 pm.270-575-4000.

THROUGH MARCH 31: Chickasaw Exhibit. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site. The

learning Stained Glass Art may attend.3rd Tuesdays,monthly.435 Salem Chapel Rd. North,6 miles East of Draffenville,off Highway 68. 6:30 PM For information,call Mike at 866-403-2473.

Benton Working Artists Gallery, 103 W 11th St, Benton. Hours: Thursdays & Fridays - 10 am to 4 pm; Saturdays - 10 am to 2 pm; or call one day ahead for an appointment to view the Gallery at your leisure, any day of the week. 270-5345004. Features only art from western Kentucky artists.

Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings,Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 442-6151.

exhibit,called “Hina Lawa Linoatok:We Have Walked Many Roads,”consists of interpretive panels and details on the history of the Chickasaw people from their creation to the contemporary life of the Chickasaw Nation.The Chickasaw are a Native American tribe in Oklahoma whose homeland was part of what is now Mississippi, Tennessee and western Kentucky. The Chickasaw Nation, Museum and Historic Sites, Division of History and Culture, has loaned Wickliffe Mounds an exhibit that tells their story from migration and removal to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Indian relocation program, the annual Chickasaw festival and their celebrated heroes of today.FREE.Hours:9 AM - 4:30 PM, through November.For winter hours, call 270-335-3681.wickliffemounds@ky.gov

National Quilt Museum.215 Jefferson Street.The museum offers FREE guided tours in addition to admission fees every Saturday at 1 PM.There's also a fun activity 10 AM - noon and 2 - 4 PM.For more,call 442-8856.www.nationalquiltmuseum.org.

DECEMBER 4 – JANUARY 8: “Yeiser Member's Show.” The Yeiser Art Center is

The Right Angle Gallery. Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 10-3. 4645 Village Square Dr.

pleased to showcase the artistic talents of the Yeiser members in an exhibition of two and three dimensional art. Many members of the Yeiser are working artists ranging from the amateur to the professional levels.Yeiser Art Center.FREE,donations accepted. Open 10 am - 4 pm,Tuesday - Saturday. Call 270-442-2453. www.theyeiser.org.

River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM (April - November). $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-575-9958.www.riverdiscoverycenter.org

DECEMBER 9 – MARCH 7:“Everchanging River.”What is a river? More than 30 quilters were asked this question and given a piece of river fabric along with the entrance and exit points. All their quilts are hung side by side to create a 49 foot river. National Quilt Museum. For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org

Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.

Paducah Railroad Museum – 201 Washington St. Fri. 1 - 4 PM, Sat. 10 AM -4 PM or by appt. $3 Adults, $1 Children. Donations. 270-519-7377 PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway. Mon. - Fri. 10 – 4PM. FREE. 575-3544. www.thepapagallery.com

Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM4PM when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 575-5477.

The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon –

Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 443-7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7.Tours 1 – 4 PM daily,Tours every half

Amber-Light Stained Glass Art Guild of Western Kentucky. Anyone interested in

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Religious Services & Meetings:

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - 443-8251 www.fccpaducah.org

Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM.Worship Service 10:45 AM.(Nursery Provided) WEDNESDAY: Handbells. 6 PM. THURSDAY: Adult Choir. 6:45 PM.

Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road Sunday Service: 10 AM

SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us”

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM.& 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: SEPT 5 - 5:30 Meal 6 pm AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th)

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724

Adult Bible Study

Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3.

MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM

Broadway Church of Christ.

SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7 PM

Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM.Youth Activities, Sunday 6 PM. SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out.Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 3RD MONDAY: Senior Adults Potluck. 12 Noon in Igert Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for food, fun and fellowship.

Wednesday Evening Meals. $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations not needed. Food served from 5:30 – 6:15 PM. Programs begin at 6:15 PM. Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information.

Thursday Morning Bible Study: Led by Senior Pastor, Dr. David Comperry, This group meets most Thursday mornings at 11AM Open to all.

Choirs available for all ages. Gospel & Chancel Choirs for adults; Gloria Choir for children grades 3-5;Melody Choir for children K-2 and Alpha Choir for children ages 3-pre K. Adult HandBells- Fellowship Ringers. Call 443-2401 ext.205 for more information about music opportunities at Broadway UMC. Brooks Pool - 443-1778 - Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-Round

SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00am

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 534-1900 SUNDAY: Worship Service 8:30 &11 AM. Bible Study 9:45 AM. AWANA (children’s discipleship) 6 PM. Youth Discipleship 6 PM. Adult Discipleship 6 PM TUESDAY: Women’s Bible study, morning and evening sessions.

WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 5TH grade) 6:30 PM. Youth Bible Study 6:30 PM. Adult Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 PM

Grace Church, Int’l - 442-8949 www.gracechurchint.org SATURDAY: Celebration Service, 10:30 AM and 5 PM TUESDAY: Celebration Service, 7 PM • THURSDAY: Corporate Prayer, 8:45AM

Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental for private parties. Contact 443-1778.Swim lessons and Parent & Me Classes are available.Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM MONDAY – THURSDAY: Open Swim. 5 - 7 PM. Water Aerobics: MONDAY - THURSDAY. 5:15 PM.

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017 2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 PM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 pm 2nd and 4th TUESDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 Off of Hwy 45 in Hickory, Ky SUNDAY at 9:45 AM for Sunday School • Worship 11:00 AM

WEDNESDAY Night Service 6:30 PM • Sunday Night Small Groups 6:00 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - (church) 443-2629, (office) 443-2669 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY: 8:15 AM - Early Worship Service, 9:00 AM - Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship, 9:30 AM - Sunday School, 10:30 AM - Worship Service, 5:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 PM - Evening Worship.

TUESDAY: 6:30 PM - WISE Women's Bible Study.

WEDNESDAY:5:00 PM - Family Meal,6:00 PM - BLAST for Kids,Youth & Adult BibleStudy.

9:00 AM - Community Bible Study, THURSDAY: 8:00 AM - Men's Prayer Breakfast, Prayer Room:The prayer room is open to the public 9 AM to 4 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY.

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

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SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086

EventsCalendar Grace Bible Church - 554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services.

WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 Ogden Landing Road • harmonypastor@gmail.com - Find us on Facebook!

SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 8:15 & 11 AM. Sunday Service - 9:30 AM & 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6:15 PM;

Lone Oak Church of Christ - 554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY: Worship 9

AM, Sunday School 15 minutes after end of worship, Evening Service 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY: Adult Sunday School, 7:30 AM; Morning Worship – 8:30 AM, 9:35 AM, & 11 AM; Sunday School – 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM; Evening Worship – 7 PM WEDNESDAY: Children’s Mission Groups & Preteen Group– 5:45 PM; Youth– 6PM; Children’s Choirs & Prayer Meeting– 6:30 PM Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:15 PM

Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM.

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM, Worship 10:15 AM, Youth Group 5 PM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel

SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM,Worship -10:45 AM,Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY:Evening meal- 5:15 PM, Youth- 5:30 PM, Bible Study- 6PM,Adult Choir- 7PM.

Choir 7 PM

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796

Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9am - 2:30 PM Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9

AM,

Worship Service 10

AM.

(Holy

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

Immanuel Baptist Church - 443-5306 www.immanuel-paducah.org SUNDAY: Worship Services-10:45 AM. Sunday School,9:30 AM with classes for all ages.

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 898-9875

Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

McKendree United Methodist Church - 488-3770 or 488-2444.

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9

AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 488-2588 SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM.

WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM

Mt.Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM,Worship 11 AM,Evening worship 6 PM,Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment

New Harvest Church of God www.newharvestchurchpaducah.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship and Children's Church (Age 11 & under), 10:30 AM; Evening Camp Meeting, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 7PM For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

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New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 554-0473 www.newhopecpchurch.org newhopecpchurch@hotmail.com • Pastor: Jeff Biggs Youth Pastor: Drew Gray Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m.,Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Evening Youth & KFC (KIDS FOR CHRIST) 6:00 PM Adult Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Monday Night Females- 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Olivet Baptist Church - 442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM Sunday School; 10 AM Morning Worship; Children Church ages 2 through 1st grade; 5:45 PM AWANA (ages 2 through 6th grade); Evening Service; 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 7 PM, Prayer Meeting & Mission Friends; Youth 6:30 PM MONDAY–FRIDAY: Preschool, ages 3-5 yrs.; Before/After School program for Concord Elementary students call 442-3353.

Open Door Baptist Church - 443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, KY 42003 Pastor - Bob Kelley, bkelley@vci.net SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM, Morning Worship and Children's Church 11 AM, SUNDAY EVENING 6 PM; WEDNESDAY: Teaching Time for Adults and Patch the Pirate Club for Children 7 PM; FRIDAYS: Reformers Unanimous, a group that will help you overcome addictions, 7 - 9 PM. Clothes Closet open 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FRIDAYS: RUI, Addiction Recovery Program. 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Palestine Methodist Church Bible School - 270-559-1233 Ogden Landing Road, West Paducah, KY The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 am; Worship 10:45 am; Sunday evening 6 pm WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 pm Nursery Service provided for all services.

Reidland Baptist Church – 898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.org SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10am-11:30 AM; Children's Church (ages 4 to 3rd grade); 5:30 - 7 PM. Choir practice,Youth and children's programs and recreation; 6 - 7 PM Adult Bible Study.

WEDNESDAY: 5-5:45 Evening Meal; 6-7: 45 PM, TeamKID: Ages 3 – 6th Grade; Youth Group; 6-7:45 PM, Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school.

Adult Life University Classes; Prayer Service: 6:30 - 7:45 PM. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Mother’s Day Out Program. Ages 1-4.

Reidland Christian Church – 898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: SUNDAY: 10 AM and THURSDAY: 6:00PM

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 462-3014 www.springbayou.com SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM.

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EventsCalendar Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM Worship Service,KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade);6 PM Evening Service, WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open;4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal;6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade),The Light (7th - 12th grade);6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05 PM

SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 442-8343 SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM;Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM The Lutheran Hour,Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St.Paul Lutheran Church.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 534-9000 www.stmore.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (3 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services.• WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

Temple Israel - 442-4104 www.templeisrael.us FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30am;Worship 10:30am;Youth BLAST & The Hub, 4-6PM (meets 2x/month);Children's Choir,5:15-6PM TUESDAY:Women's Bible Study 9-11am & 5:30-8PM WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old-5th grade), 5-7PM;Wired Wednesdays (6th12th grade),5:30-7PM;Choir,6-7PM THURSDAY: Men's Small Group,6am,IHOP,Paducah SATURDAY:United Methodist Men 2nd Saturday,8-9am,Little Castle,Lone Oak

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 554-4634

SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9 AM Worship. 10 AM and 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 442-6414 unitedcentralpres.blogspot.com unitedcentralpresinfo@gmail.com 1347 South Sixth Street • Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM,child care is provided all Sunday morning.

United Church of Paducah – 442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School,9:45 AM; Worship Service,10:45 AM; Evening Worship,6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service:6:30 PM

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SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship, 10:15 AM Free childcare available.

WEDNESDAY: Westminster Wednesdays, 5:45 PM meal 6:30 PM; Bible Study Presbyterian Women meet monthly.

On-Going Community Events & Notices: Young Artist Competition Deadlines: The Paducah Symphony will hold its nineteenth annual Young Artists Competition on JANUARY 22, 2011. Two winners will receive cash awards of $1,000 each and will perform with the Paducah Symphony on Triumphant! Concert on April 16, 2011, at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center. The application postmark deadline for instrumentalists is DECEMBER 17, 2010 and JANUARY 3, 2011 for all pianists. Prospective entrants and music teachers can request more information as well as application forms by contacting Darlene A. Dreyer, Executive Director, at the Symphony at 270-444-0065 or via e-mail at ddreyer@paducahsymphony.org. Piano forms are also available from Dr. Richard Scott, MSU Music Department, at 270-809-6443, or via e-mail at richard.scott@murraystate.edu. Complete applications are available online at www.paducahsymphony.org. The entry fee for applications is $40.

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER 18: Variety Christmas Spectacular! Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 2 and 7 pm. For tickets, visit grandriversvariety.com

THROUGH JANUARY: Ice Skating Rink Reopens for the Season. 121 Jefferson Street. $5 per person, includes skates. Tuesdays and Thursdays are $2 per person for a two-hour session including skates. Closed Wednesday. Monday 4:30 - 9 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 - 6:30, 7 - 9 pm; Friday 4:30 - 10 pm; Saturday Noon - 5 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm. For more, call 270-444-8508.

THROUGH JANUARY 7: Festival of Lights Display at Patti's 1880 Settlement. The lights will turn on at dusk.The holiday decorations include over 500,000 lights in Patti's Settlement and downtown Grand Rivers.Call 888-736-2515 for more.

THROUGH MARCH 31: Paducah Parks Snow Sculpture Contest. Send us a picture of your one-of-a-kind snow sculpture creation made between November 1 and March 31,2011

and you could win a prize.Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 sculptures.Mail your name, name of the snow sculpture, and a picture of your sculpture to 1400 HC Mathis Drive, Paducah,KY 42001.You can also email the information to aclark@ci.paducah.ky.us.Pictures must be received by 5 pm on MARCH 31.

Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up.Open Monday - Saturday,10 AM - 5 PM.2695 Jackson Street.For more,call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com.

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.

Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open:Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 am – 2:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.

Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183.

Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers

(age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 519-9233.

Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 1800 Clark Street,Tuesdays,6 - 8:30 PM.Offering

lessons in aviation and aerospace principles,along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth;$61 for adults.For more info,call 441-2862 or email kycap201@calldialog.net.

FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 928-2168

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Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed.Contact Gretchen Smith,(270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com

Let's Beautify LaCenter Association:Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 PM at the Ballard County Extension Office on Broadway in LaCenter. LBL is a non-profit charitable organization established for the betterment of the community and county.Refreshments are served and anyone interested in participating in community improvements is welcome.

For more information please contact Glyn or Judy Webb 270-665-5630.

St. Nicholas Free Family Clinic desperately needs pharmacists to fill prescriptions in the evenings. For information, email Anita Spurlock at anitasplk@bellsouth.net or call 575-3247.

Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week.

McCracken County Food Bank. New Hope Church. 626 Walter Jetton Blvd. 4422421. Must have photo I.D. and social security card for assistance.

The Christian Art Center,a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts".Extra help needed on the

Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM;Sunday close at 7:30 PM,Concessions and Bar open daily.(270) 444-7117 Cat,dog,and small animal adoptions,All God’s Creatures Rescue,Rehabilitation,and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654.

Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300

FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM.

DATES AND TIMES VARY. H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meetings. Learn about our program, enroll a rider, become a volunteer, help with upcoming events and fundraisers, be a guest speaker. Contact Joy for our next scheduled meeting 270-437-3881. Please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.

SECOND MONDAYS: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meet-

ings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 442-3575.

2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH. Scrapbooking Fun. McCracken County Extension Service. 5 - 11 PM. For more, call 270-554-9520.

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 575-3823.

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM. 270-408-9292.

Find quality child care — Look for the STARS!

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arents need to know their children’s best interests are being looked after in a child care setting. Finding quality child care is as easy as looking – or asking – for the STARS. STARS for KIDS NOW is Kentucky’s voluntary quality rating system for child care providers. All STARS providers must meet certain quality indicators above state licensing minimums.

Quality child care can make a difference in: ZBetter parent-child relations.

ZGreater thinking skills.

ZBetter attention skills.

ZEnhanced academic performance.

ZBetter relationships with peers.

Give your child the chance to shine. Learn more:

www.starsforkidsnow.com STARS for KIDS NOW Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Phone: (502) 564-2524 Toll-free: (800)956-8950 E-mail: STARS@ky.gov

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SUNDAYS: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (4428621). Free meal. No questions asked.

MONDAY: River City Singles – Monday Evening Dance, Carroll Convention Center, 7–11 PM. $6.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County Public Library Teen Tech Lab.1 pm.Monday is "Basic Computing,”Wednesday is “Building a Resume,”Friday is “Searching for a Job Online.”For more,call 270-442-2510.

TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee.The Clay Chameleon,4793 Village Square Drive.10 AM - 7 PM For more,call 270-442-1112.www.claychameleon.com.Come paint with a friend.

TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org TUESDAYS: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219.

WEDNESDAYS: Knitting, Crocheting, and More. Market Square Coffee, 118 Market House Square. 1 PM. Join the crew with your latest knitting, crocheting or other project. 444-0044.

WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Shark Feeding. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1:30 PM. For more, call 270-408-9292.

THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 442-3186.

FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers,along with a great audience.Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse.8 PM. FRIDAYS: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 442-8321 LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes: DECEMBER 12 – JANUARY 2: Winter Break for WKCTC

DECEMBER 11: Commencement Ceremony, Murray State University, CFSB Center, 10 am

DECEMBER 14: Early dismissal at 2 pm, Marshall County Schools DECEMBER 20 – 31: No School, Marshall County Schools, Paducah City Schools, Ballard County Schools, Murray Independent Schools, Calloway County Schools

DECEMBER 20 – 2: Murray State University Offices closed

2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH. Matters of Life Forum. McCracken County Extension Service, 2705 Olivet Church Road. 10:30 AM - noon. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support.

For more, call Nancy Wallace at 270-554-9520.

DECEMBER 22 – 31: No School, McCracken County Schools

Camps, Classes & Education

Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844.

DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 16, THURSDAYS: Mommy & Me Art (2 - 5 years old). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building.9 - 10 am.$40.For more, call 270444-8508.

THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at McCracken County Public Library. 5 - 8 pm. FREE. Socialize with other youth and teens. Come play a board game. Call 270-442-2510, ext. 122.

DECEMBER 1 - 15, WEDNESDAY: Calligraphy (ages 12+). Arts & Crafts Room,

THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E

Paducah Parks Building. 5:30 - 7 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

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DECEMBER 1 - 15, WEDNESDAY: Beginning Portraiture (ages 12+). Arts &

DECEMBER 13 OR 20, MONDAY OR SATURDAY: Prepared Childbirth Class.

Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 10 - 11:30 am. $40. For more, call 270-4448508.

Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2, Meeting Room A.5 - 8 pm and 9 am - 3 pm, respectively. FREE. Call 270-575-2229 to sign up.

DECEMBER 2 - 16, THURSDAY: Cartooning (ages 12+). Arts & Crafts Room,

DECEMBER 14: Italian Cuisine New Jersey Style presents “How to Make

Paducah Parks Building. 4 - 5:30 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

Classic Dishes II.” Anderson Technical Building,WKCTC. $45, includes food ingredients. Register at 270-534-3335.

DECEMBER (SEVERAL OPTIONS): Art for Homeschoolers (grades 0 - 12).

Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

DECEMBER 1 - 15, WEDNESDAY: Oil Painting (ages 8+). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 12:30 - 2 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

DECEMBER 1 - 15, WEDNESDAY: Let's Paint Walls (ages 9+). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 5:30 - 7 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

DECEMBER 2: Creative Ventures/Beaded Bracelets. McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 am. To register, call 270-554-9520.

DECEMBER 6 OR 8, MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Classes. Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2.1 - 4 pm FREE.To sign up,call 270-575-2918.

DECEMBER 6 – 27, MONDAYS: Diabetes Group Session. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Community Conference Room. 9 - noon. Registration is required.

One-on-one sessions can also be scheduled. Call 270-251-4580.

DECEMBER 7: Relaxing from Within (for expectant mothers). Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Building 2 Atrium. 5 - 6:30 pm. FREE, but registration required at 270-575-2229.

DECEMBER 20: Cesarean Birth Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2 Meeting Room A. 5 - 8 pm. Call 270-575-2229.

DECEMBER 30: Sibling Class (for children ages 2 - 9). Western Baptist Atrium Classroom. 5 - 6 pm. FREE, but sign up by calling 270-575-2229.

MONDAYS: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11 AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net MONDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com

MONDAY AND TUESDAY: Aikido. Paducah Parks. For more or to sign up, call 444-8508.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: Multiple Class in Yoga and Pilates covering stretching, strength training, toning, and more . Call 444-8508 for more.

TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex.

DECEMBER 7: Culinary A' La Carte classes presents "Holiday Hors d'oeu-

5:15 PM. For more, visit www.plexsports.net.

vres." Anderson Technical Building, WKCTC. 6 - 9 pm. $45. Call 270-534-3335 to sign up. Deadline to register is a week before class.

TUESDAYS: PAWS (soccer for ages 4 - 8). Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 6 PM. Get some great coaching and play a few games.For more,visit www.plexsports.net.

DECEMBER 9: Italian Cuisine New Jersey Style presents “How to Make Classic Dishes.” Anderson Technical Building,WKCTC. $45, includes food ingredients. Register at 270-534-3335.

DECEMBER 11 OR 28, TUESDAY OR SATURDAY: Breastfeeding Class.

Western Baptist Atrium Classroom. 9 - 11 am (Saturday) and 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Tuesday). FREE, but register at 270-575-2229.

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WEDNESDAYS: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 5:30 pm. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858, 331-2987 or at philelz@att.net. www.themusicclass.com WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 pm. Must be 18 years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453.

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FRIDAYS: Family Education on Mental Illness. Western Baptist Hospital. 7 - 9:30 PM. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one.AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time.For more,call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.

Belt Class,TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM.Hwang's Martial Arts.Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports:

MONDAY & THURSDAY: Introduction to Flow Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane United Church of Paducah. 5:30-6:10 PM All Levels Yoga: 6:15-7:30 PM Contact Tim @ 205-1012 or tim@truenorthyoga.com MONDAY - THURSDAY: Jazzercise Classes.Paducah Jazzercise Center,3042 Lone

MONDAY:Zumba Fitness Class.Parkview Rehabilitation Center,544 Lone Oak Rd.5 PM.$1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank).Visit www.zumba.com to find out more

MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School,when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information,contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World,270-442-0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com.

MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

MONDAY – THURSDAY. Walking Club. Meet at Picnic Shelter 10 in Noble Park.

M, W, 5 – 6 PM. Tu, Th, 12 – 1 PM. FREE.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS: Yoga. Energy Fitness. 8:30 AM. Call 270-5547222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

MONDAYS, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY: Body Pump. Energy Fitness.

Various Times. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

WEDNESDAY: Turbokick. Energy Fitness. 9:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BodySculpt (and Yoga on SATURDAY). Energy Fitness.10:-15 AM.Call 270-554-7222 for more.www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts. .School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 554-6667 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangs-martialarts.com MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Intermediates(Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 56),Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12),Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+),Black

MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gentle Bends Yoga. 4600 Buckner Lane - United Church of Paducah.4-5PMYoga for beginners,those who want to brush on their poses and have restrictions.Contact Carolyn @ 554-4466 or carolyn@truenorthyoga.com

Oak Road. 5:45 PM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 9). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 5 - 5:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS: Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 10 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. 6 -6:50 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY: Body Step. Energy Fitness. Call for specific times. 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

TUESDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. TUESDAYS: Family Night. Kingway Skateland. 6:30-9PM. $4 each. Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.

TUESDAYS: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 - 7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508.

TUESDAYS: Turbokick. Energy Fitness. 4:30 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: Yoga. Energy Fitness. 5:45 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 554-6667 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

SATURDAYS: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Meet at Rehab Associates, Berger Road. 5 AM. 4 mile run (up to 20 if training for marathon).

SATURDAYS. Kingsway Skateland. 7:30 – 11 PM. $6.50. . Skates: Quad, $1, Speed/Inline $3.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Group Training Run,West Kentucky Runners Club.Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah).5 AM.8 mile run.

SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmar-

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Zumba Fitness Class. Paducah Expo Center, 1

SATURDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

Executive Blvd. 3:45 & 5 PM. $1 per class and or canned good (donated to food bank). Visit www.zumba.com to find out more.

WEDNESDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

tialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com

SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, 3042 Lone Oak Road.

9:15 AM. For more, email paducahjazz@yahoo.com or call 270-210-1044.

WEDNESDAYS: Pilates. Energy Fitness. 4:45 PM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

On-Going Events for Seniors:

FRIDAYS: Mat/Fusion. Energy Fitness. 8:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more.

Meeting. Murray-Calloway County Senior Center. 10 am.This will be a fun troupe for senior citizens in which we will work on radio plays, readers' theatre, and so forth. No memorizing necessary! For more, call 759-1752.

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THURSDAYS:Table Tennis. Ages 12+.Classroom 1,Paducah Parks.5-6PM.$25.444-8508.

THURSDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. FRIDAYS:Kingsway Skateland 6:30 - 10 PM. $6.

FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM. Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. www.hwangs-martialarts.com FRIDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270-5753800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. SATURDAYS: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu (ages 5 - 14). Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, 2343 New Holt Road. Noon - 1 PM. For more, email trmaa@bellsouth.net or call 270-554-4885. www.threeriversacademy.com.

SATURDAYS: Kingsway Skateland. 1 - 3 PM and 3 - 5 PM, . 10 - 11:30 AM (beginner's session), $4.

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OCTOBER 13: Playhouse in the Park Senior Theatre Troupe Organizational

3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist Church. Join us for a potluck lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dish to share in our fellowship hall. For more information contact Bob Fejes at 443-2401.

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games.

McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770.

Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Pot luck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 554-7075.

Senior Medicare Patrol – LaShea Wyatt, program coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can detect fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare. She is available for questions Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to3 PM at the Senior Center, 1400 H. C. Mathis Drive. For information call 270-442-8993.

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1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food.

Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 443-8579

MONDAY - SATURDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue.Featuring CurvesSmart,the most advanced fitness technology in the world.It's a computerized personal coaching system that gives you moment to moment feedback and detailed progress reports. All to keep you motivated like never before. Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.Hours:Monday - Thursday,7:30 AM - 1 PM,3 - 7 PM;Friday 7:30 AM - 1 PM,3 - 6 PM;Saturday 8 - 11 AM.Call 270-575-3800 for more.www.curves.com MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM. MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579

TUESDAYS: Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 443-8579 WEDNESDAYS: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified.Paducah Yoga Center.11 AM noon.$10/ session,$30/month,$35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.

1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's Bingo. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 - 3 PM. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270-443-6543.

To place an event in the calendar please call (270) 4159400 or email us at paducahparenting@comcast.net.

Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of each month prior to publication.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool,Broadway United Methodist Church,701 Broadway.10 AM.$25 per month.Call 270-443-2401 for more info.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY : Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Energy Fitness. 11 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Spinning Classes. Energy Fitness. Call for class times and other details. 270-554-7222. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

Host a party and get

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579 MONDAY: Senior Citizens Theatre Troupe. Murray-Calloway County Senior

FREE merchandise plus amazing discounts!

Citizens Center. 2:30 pm. Projects include radio plays, and reader's theatre. Call Lisa Cope at 270-759-1752 for more.

Call to book your holiday girls night out!

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center.1-2:30 PM. FREE.Thursdays for beginners.Must be 60 and over.443-8579 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Energy Fitness.

9:15 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

Felicia K. Sledd Celebrating Home Designer (270) 994-4837 or duddlebug8@yahoo.com www.celebratinghome.com/sites/felicia

PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK See this region’s premiere lighting display featuring lights by our Corporate Sponsors

NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 31 Sunday through Thursday 6-9 PM Friday and Saturday 6-10 pm Admission is Free. Donations of canned goods and money are distributed between Paducah Cooperative Ministry, Family Service Society and Salvation Army

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EventsCalendar

Listings of non-profit groups providing family-oriented services.

office number is 270-928-4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools,clubs,churches,and other groups.We need volunteers for our 24 hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40 - hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. Join the team by calling 270-534-4422.

Adoption/Foster Care:

Children’s and Teen Groups:

Paducah Family Network: Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) - Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents.The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM.All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome.Childcare is provided free of charge.For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe @ 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead @ 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com.

Sunrise Children’s Services – Foster Care Program. Foster Parents needed!Sunrise is a faith-based agency that has been serving the children and families of Kentucky for over 140 years.Our Foster Care program provides many important services to our Foster Families.These include free initial and ongoing training;24/7 support from highly motivated and qualified staff; 24 hour crisis intervention; mental health professionals on staff; generous reimbursement, respite and travel expenses provided; paid homeowner’s insurance;and much more.FREE training sessions are starting soon in Paducah.Call or email Maggie Winters 877-992-5242 / mwinters@sunrise.org or Misty Reynolds 270554-3714 / mreynolds@sunrise.org to find out more about joining our team.

NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care.

NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about foster parenting,give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule,24 hour crisis intervention/support,access to on staff mental health professionals,ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided,respite,incentives,daily reimbursements paid twice monthly,case managers for every home,staff cell phone numbers,and unmatched foster parent support.

For experience you can count on,call Necco toll free at 866-30NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293. Foster a Child & Foster Hope (© 2010 Necco).

Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church.559-1515.Regular meetings this month: DECEMBER 13,6:30 pm.Troop Committee Meeting,6 pm.

Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857.

Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org Teen Board- Conference Room at Paducah Parks Bldg. Ages 14-18.4-5PM.FREE.444-8508

Education Groups:

Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University. The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre-service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program,and other College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region.Its services include professional develoPMent programs for teachers,regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers,and informational and assessment services to parents. For more,contact Dr.Joy Navan,270-809-2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu.

C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equiPMent. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne-Smith at 270-928-4368 or email smith731@localnet.com.

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park.Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11 AD.The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history,archeology,education and Native Americans.Activities include tour guiding,educational programs,greeting visitors,outdoor landscaping and other help.Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 270-335-3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming - Trail hiking, animal discovery,

children’s activities, planetarium programming and more.Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org

Child Care:

Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 444-8508.

National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.

McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon – 1 PM. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 442-5172

Child Protection/ Crisis Services:

Ms. Bunny’s Pet Licks for Kids – Community Awareness Safety program.

Pet care, responsibility and safety tips for children 5 – 12 years of age.

Focus on dog bite prevention. Fun, interactive program with her tiny, fourlegged helper,“Scooby Sue”. FREE to children’s groups, schools and organiza-

Court, Room “E”.443-6071, ext.5.

tions. For information & to schedule Ms. Bunny. 575-3822

The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center.We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy,legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah,Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region.Our 24 Hour crisis line number is 1-800-928-7273 and our

Center for Cultural Exchange.Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from foreign countries.Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life.CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding,academic develoPMent and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270-5080622 if you have any questions or visit www.cci-exchange.com for more information.

Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family

To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.

Crisis Management Kentucky Regional Poison Center - Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1-800-222-1222 The Merryman House.The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence,including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling,court advocacy,support groups,referral services,hospital advocacy,outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1-800-585-2686 or (270) 443-6001.

Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential.

Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane

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St.Nicholas Free Clinic.St.Nicholas Family Clinic's mission is to provide quality health care to working individuals and families who do not have medical insurance or financial resources necessary to pay for private insurance and/or medical care The St.Nicholas Family Clinic offers medical services to Ballard,Carlisle,Fulton,Hickman,Livingston,McCracken,and Marshall Counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Southern Illinois.Open to the public Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 4:30 PM.Please feel free to drop us email at anitasplk@bellsouth.net with any question you may have regarding services.

EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office,Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Grief Support Lunch:Luke's Truckstop,Arlington.11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw,lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org.270-415-3607.

St.Vincent de Paul Budget Store.We are a volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing,furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week (Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services. Budget Store phone number:270-442-9351;Help Line phone number:270-575-1008;E-mail address:stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com

Paducah, KY Chapter of Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - 800-SUICIDE (800-2433), 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).zackshope.com For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers:Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life.Volunteers are needed in Ballard,Caldwell,Carlisle, Crittenden,Fulton,Graves,Hickman,Livingston,Lyon,Marshall,and McCracken counties.If interested,contact Susan Mason at 1-800-870-7460 or 270-415-3640.

Survivors of Suicide: support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the

Multi-service Providers:

Four Rivers Behavioral Health. Provides service in the areas of mental health, develoPMental disabilities, and substance abuse. Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24-hr. crisis hotline, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 442-7121, to find out more.

Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on: Childbirth, breastfeeding ALS

Martha's Vineyard. A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly.If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 575-0021.

Donations may be sent to :Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N.12th Street • Paducah KY 42001

unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month. United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Lane.Contact: 442-3722

Family Service Society is in DESPERATE NEED of FOOD. All types are needed;canned, boxed,mixes,cereal,etc.Please contact Family Service Society by calling 270-443-4838. support, Driving, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Breast & Cervical Cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues. Call 444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes

Western Baptist Hospital has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests,ultrasounds,parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270-442-1166 in Paducah or 618-524-5730 in Metropolis.

Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 noon for food distribution and to receive non-perishable donations. Need spaghetti'os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270-665-5551.

Miscellaneous:

Art Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours. The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com.

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Art Guild of Paducah. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM in the community room of Lindsey Funeral Home, 226 N. 4th Street. For more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-210-1465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087.

Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 443-2401.

Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drugfree McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church,West Paducah. For info., 554-9429.

Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor.

Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM,brilliant minds young and old,put their wits to the test at English's Antiques.Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art,212 Broadway.

McCracken County Genealogical & Historical Society. 2nd Wednesdays.

McCracken County Public Library. 1:30 PM. Contact Marjory Heyduck at 554-0878.

Programs include local speakers. New members welcome.

WEEKLY: Senior Medicare Patrol. Joann Rubeck, program coordinator for the Purchase Area, provides information for Seniors regarding Medicare errors, fraud and abuse. She also reviews Medicare Part D prescription drug plans by appointment on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Paducah-McCracken Senior Center, 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive from 1-3 PM. For information call 442-8993.

Toastmasters EVERY MONDAY. Farm Bureau Office,1600 Broadway.Noon-1PM.Visitors are always welcome. Come and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. For more info,call Ricky Greenwell,442-7179,or Clay Campbell,703-2700.

Parenting Support: MONDAY AND FRIDAYS: Cloth Diapers For the Modern Mama. Baby Boutique.

FREE. For anyone interested in learning about the NEW type of Cloth Diapers.

They're cheaper than disposables & just as easy to use. 10am & 7PM. Call Heather Smith for more details at 270-994-6568.

La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be inter-

ested in breastfeeding.Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM,160 South Gum Springs Road,Paducah.Contact Lynette Brown 534-0512 for directions.

Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com

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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30am on 1ST & 3RD

THURSDAYS FROM DECEMBER THROUGH MAY.If you’re a mother of a preschooler,you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare so please call ahead.554-1441.They also meet one Sunday a month,5 - 7 PM.Please call for specific dates.

Mother to Mother - 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 AM. Nursing moms and moms-to-be support group. Breastfeeding has its ups and downs, so come share your breastfeeding stories and listen to other moms as they share their's. Marshall County Public Library Meeting Room. For more information contact Stepheni Hovekamp at hovekamp@gmail.com or 270-252-2730 Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 744-0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3rd Mondays. 10:30AM. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Parents Encouraging Parents: A parent support group hosted by First Christian Church.

All parents are invited to attend! Free family meal followed by supervised play for kids and a moderated discussion for parents. Meal at 5:30 PM with discussion to follow.Topics are as follows:We hope you will join us.RSVP for childcare and meal @ 443-8251.

Social and Professional Groups:

ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles.Whether members are men,women,divorced,widowed,never married,just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior. Meets the SECOND SATURDAY AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info.

Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com.

Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets WEDNESDAYS mornings for breakfast at The Parlor,

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3033 Lone Oak Road, 6:45 AM.Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these service-oriented meetings.

Paducah Business and Professional Women - Dinner meetings at 6 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH,Morningside.For information,call Jean Elkins at 554-8087.

Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624.www.geocites.com/paducahkylake.

Paducah Lions Club - The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meet TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Carson Center.

Paducah Newcomers' Club: Monthly meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, please call 270-554-5303 or www.geocities.com/paducahnewcomers/index.html for more details.Paducah Newcomers' Club Playgroup:Held weekly on Monday at 10:00 AM, please call 270-534-1835 for more details.

occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687.

Paducah Rotary Club - The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center.

holds their monthly meeting at the Woodmen of the World building in Benton, 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM.For more, call Brian and Melissa Collier, 270-227-5225.

Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church.All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle.They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.The goal is to encourage,with love and support,those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self-esteem,tolerance and understanding.

Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, &individuals with Down syndrome. 6:30-8 PM on the third Monday of each month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah, Kentucky. For more, call Lana Dockery, phone number 270-564-0949, and email ldockery@comcast.net

South Paducah Kiwanis - 1640 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM.The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time.

Zonta Club of Paducah - 5:30 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. It’s always a fun night when this group of women executives and professionals gathers to work together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. For more, call 270-575-3444.

Special Needs: DATES AND TIMES VARY. H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meetings. 6 PM at Southern Pride restaurant of I-24,exit 16 at HWY 68.

Learn about our program,enroll a rider,become a volunteer,help with upcoming events and fundraisers,be a guest speaker. Contact Debbie for further information 270-252-0466 or expo@horsesinc.org, please visit our website www.horsesinc.org.

Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech,physical and

Easter Seals West Kentucky Child Development Center currently has openings for preschoolers ages 3-5. The Child Development Center is open for children of all abilities, both those who are typically developing and those who may have special needs.

The center is open from 7am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling a child or learning more about the Child Development Center, please call Cynthia Tremblay at 270-444-9687.

FEAT of Western Kentucky. Families for Effective Autism Treatment.Easter Seals Child Development Center.featofwky@gmail.com Marshall County Special Olympics. Marshal County Special Olympics. The group

Support Groups:

Alcoholics Anonymous. Wednesdays evenings. 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter.

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.FREE program designed to help women look their best during cancer treatment.Experienced cosmetologists teach beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment.

Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK).support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield,KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM.

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All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.

Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group - Western Baptist Hospital, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 575-2799 or 554-0452 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer

Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center at Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Contact Paula Shell, 442-4434 Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery. Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS AT 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger,overeating or chemical dependency?

Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. For more, call 270-5341400,ext.260.

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 444-8073 or 554-5977.

Coping With Cancer or Paducah Area Mastectomy Association – Contact Melody Nall, 442-1310 Diabetes Support Group – Lone Oak Church of Christ. 3RD TUESDAYS. 7-8 PM. For questions, contact: Western Baptist Hospital at 575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 444-9625.

Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions.

Hopeful Hearts -A support group for women with cancer led by Dr. Lisa

Chaney Lasher. MEETINGS: 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:30pm.

Lourdes Women's Health and Wellness Center, Contact 538-5723.

Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda.cartwright @mccracken.kyschools.us "I Can Cope" Cancer Support Group. Classes are the SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH from 6 - 7 PM at the Baptist Heart Center Conference Room. The class is free, but reservations are required. Call 270-575-2918.

L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 575-3823.

Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, first Monday of every month. For more, call 270-210-9247.

“Metamorphosis”: Lourdes Bariatric Program Support Group - For those who are interested or have undergone the gastric bypass procedure. 444-2444 N.A.M.I. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families.

THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway.

Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes. OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public,private,political,ideological,or religious affiliation. No dues,fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location,call 270-556-8873.

Paducah Area Amputees in Action Support Group. Lourdes Hospital - Borders Community Room. 5:30 PM. 3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH. For information, please call Terri Ross, 488-3020. If you or a loved one would like a hospital or nursing home visit from an amputee for support and encouragement, please call for information.

Parkinson’s Support Group. This group meets at Western Baptist Hospital in the 2nd floor Atrium Conference Room at 9:30 AM and at Lourdes Hospital in the basement, Classroom 4 at 10 AM. MEETINGS ARE EVERY OTHER WEEK. For exact meeting times and more information, please call 1-270-898-8031.

Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters.This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group,call 270-442-1166.

Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. Meets weekly on

MONDAYS, 10 - 11 AM. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.

Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness.FREE.Basic information about medications,the recovery process,communication skills, problem solving.Weekly meetings. Call to register 270-554-1915 TOPS Support Group - Lebanon Methodist Church, 4620 At Massa Drive, Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. This weekly meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly." The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $25; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182.

TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. 1526 Margaret Hank Presbyterian Community Center. Meetings are every Wednesday morning & starts at 9:30. The first meeting is FREE, yearly dues are $26,and monthly chapter dues are just $4. For more information contract Tina at 270-331-0318.

United Ostomy Association – Held at Western Baptist Hospital. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 575-2303 a

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HoookedOnScience By: Jason Lindsey Hooked on Science

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is the season when kids take a break from school and spend more time at home with the family. I don’t know about you, but my wife and I are always searching for ways to keep our four kids, all under the age of seven, busy during this mini vacation. Each year we make holiday moments, learning moments at the Lindsey house. As you can imagine, we’ll use science to create our very own Christmas ornaments. My wife is always taking time to talk about math when baking our favorite holiday treats. She’ll teach the kids how fractions and numbers in general are used when cooking. The goal is to keep our kid’s mind sharp during Christmas Break. Here are a few of our favorite experiments that might get your family “Hooked on Science.”

CRYSTAL CHRISTMAS TREE Ingredients 6 Tablespoons of Water • 6 Tablespoons of Salt 6 Tablespoons of Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing 1 Tablespoon of Ammonia • Food Coloring Sponge • Saucer

the ruler. Place the ruler on the top of the container allowing the candy cane ornaments to float freely inside the container.

STEP 3: Remove the ruler with the ornaments attached and add several cups of boiling water into the container. Add about 1/4 cup of borax for every 2 cups of boiling water. Stir the mixture until most of the borax is dissolved.

STEP 4: Place the ruler back on the top of the container allowing the ornaments to float in the borax solution. Leave the ornaments in the borax solution overnight.

Explanation Borax is a crystal.When water is heated, the molecules move farther apart. This makes a lot of room for borax crystals to form. As the water evaporates, the crystals deposit on the pipe cleaners, creating a scientific Christmas ornament.

Go to www.hookedonscience.org for more holiday science experiments and ways to keep the kids busy during school breaks a

Instructions STEP 1: Dissolve the salt in warm water and then mix in the Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing, the ammonia, and the food coloring.

STEP 2: Using scissors cut the sponge into the shape of a Christmas tree.

STEP 3: Place the sponge in the center of the saucer.

STEP 4: Pour the mixture over the sponge and place your experiment in a location where it will not be disturbed for a few hours.

Explanation As the mixture evaporates, crystals form on the sponge creating a crystal Christmas tree.

CRYSTAL Candy Cane Ornaments Ingredients Red and White Pipe Cleaners • Thread Water • Borax Ruler • Container Instructions STEP 1: Twist red and white pipe cleaners together and form the shape of a candy cane.

STEP 2: Using the thread, tie each candy cane ornament to

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RecycleNow By: Merle Paschedag

Don’t Throw Away Christmas!

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he Christmas season is a great time to honor our ‘global mother’, and be good stewards of our beautiful home, earth. Our planet gives us everything we need to live and we need to keep ‘her’ safe for future generations. Each holiday season offers us the time to reflect on our lives and be thankful for many things. The earth provides all the elements that make up everything we own, receive and give away. But it’s not an endless resource and unless we live on our earth wisely it won’t be much of a home for our children’s children.

increases by more than 25%. Added food waste, shop ping bags, packaging, wrapping paper, bows and rib bons - it all adds up to an additional 1 million tons a week to our landfills. • In the U.S., annual trash from just gift-wrapping and shopping bags totals 4 million tons. • The 2.65 billion Christmas cards sold each year n the U.S. could fill a football field 10 stories high. • Half of the paper America consumes is used to wrap and decorate consumer products.

You can help to take care of our planet and our local environment this year by recycling. Especially during the holidays, take the time to separate and recycle the many materials we discard after the holiday’s festivities.

So what can you do? Don’t know what you can recycle this season? Don’t know where to take your recycling?

Recycling for the holidays: • From Thanksgiving to New Years Day, household waste

These are all easy questions because in Paducah we have the Greater Paducah Sustainability Project. GPSP, Inc. is a local area non-profit recycling organization focused on developing and implementing long term, environmentally focused sustainability programs for the greater Paducah/

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Parade route begins near the river on Ferry Street and ends at 9th and Market Streets. (entries must contact Chamber of Commerce to participate.)

Annual Tour of Homes 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5.

Visit the Curtis House Museum and other homes decorated for the holidays.

Olde Tyme Christmas Fort Massac State Park 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 Visit the barracks where Massiac Marines will show how a traditional Christmas night might have been in 1759. Live music will be performed and refreshments served inside the museum.

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McCracken County. This is accomplished through partnerships between communities, organizations, businesses and government. Founded in 2006 and in operation since 2007, GPSP is starting its fifth year. Our drop-off center provides the option of recycling to everyone. We are helping over 1,800 local neighbors do their part for the environment by packaging and shipping over 150,000 pounds of recyclable materials monthly.

These materials include: ALL TYPES OF PLASTIC, PLASTIC BAGS, GLASS, METAL & ALUMINUM CANS, CARDBOARD & PASTEBOARD BOXES, PAPER, TV’s, E-SCRAP, BATTERIES. We are trying to do our part at the GPSP-RecycleNow recycling drop-off center by helping Mother Nature provide the same bounty of riches to our great grandchildren as she has provided for us. By re-using the precious elements she has provided us over the last millennia we can help sustain our natural resources.You have a choice about where your recyclables go: To the trash can and then into the landfill in your town, or back into the product manufacturing cycle to be used again. Bring those items to GPSP and we will make sure that it is put to good use and does not become a polluting part of our countryside.

GPSP-Recycle Now is located at 1830 N. 8th Street, Paducah.

We are next to the Paducah Water Works Filtration Plant. Our hours are Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday - 7:30 to 2:30; Tuesday and Thursday – 7:30 to 5:30; and Saturday – 8:00 to 12:00. Our hours do change with the seasons so please check the website often by visiting www.recyclenowpaducah.com.

Plan to recycle this holiday season Get an extra trash bag or two, a couple of boxes or large plastic tub and start recycling from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. As you open your gifts and cards place the cardboard and paper into one bag and the plastic into another.

As you prepare that holiday feast, remember to wash those cans and glass jars for recycling. Please don’t put these items in the trash; help GPSP-RecycleNow protect our planet!

Make your New Year’s resolution in 2011 to start recycling at home and bring your items to GPSP. Recycling is the single easiest and simplest way you can help Mother Nature and our home, Planet Earth. Happy Holidays to

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Merry Christmas from HORSES, Inc.

Thank you to all of our volunteers and the community for your support in 2010, we look forward to working with you next year!

www.horsesinc.org H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. is a nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding & Hippotherapy to those with special needs.

LIFE COACH & CONSULTANT SERVICES Merle Paschedag /LIH &RDFK 0HQWRU &RQVXOWDQW life.coach.mlp@gmail.com

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FamilyMatters

Child Support Basics This is the first of a series of articles regarding child support and related issues. My hope is to educate the community about child support and provide information, and insight to those parents who pay and receive support through the McCracken County Child Support Office. Please don’t ever hesitate to contact us at our office located at 325 S. 8th Street in Paducah (across the street from the Courthouse) or at (270) 444-7573.

What is the Child Support Program?

Our office is administered by the Kentucky Department for Income Support/Child Support Enforcement. We establish paternity for unmarried parents, obtain child support and medical support orders from the Court and enforce and collect child support payments.The Child Support Program also locates noncustodial parents and reviews support orders for possible modification. This office is a division of the McCracken County Attorney’s Office. Michael Murphy is the County Attorney and I, Deanna Henschel, am the Assistant County Attorney assigned

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to run the Child Support Office. At the Child Support Office, we have a staff of 12. Each case is assigned to a case worker who handles most of the issues surrounding each case.

Who is eligible for services?

Anyone who has custody of a child and needs help establishing who is the father of the child, establishing a child support order, or collecting current or past-due child support payments is eligible to receive child support services. You do not have to be the child’s parent to qualify for child support services. If you think you may be the father of a child you may request establishment of paternity and we’ll do a DNA test. Families who receive public assistance receive child support services automatically. (Child support payments collected for families receiving public assistance go to the state and federal governments as repayment for public assistance.) Families who do not receive public assistance may apply for child support services by completing an application at our office.

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FamilyMatters What child support related services are not provided?

By law, the Child Support Office can not address other problems that are often associated with establishing and/or enforcing child support such as divorce, property settlements, visitation and custody, establish or modify spousal support, or provide legal advice or counsel.

What enforcement methods can be used to collect support?

There are various enforcement remedies we can use to collect current or past-due child support obligations from the noncustodial parent. Some examples include, but are not limited to, the following: withhold income directly from paycheck, deny, revoke, suspend a driver’s or professional license or certificate; place a lien on personal or real property, deny or revoke a passport, furnish the noncustodial parent’s name for publication in a local newspaper, seize lottery winnings or funds held by a bank or other financial institution, and intercept federal and state tax refunds. This office has not utilized some of these options in the past but we have plans to start in the next year.

parents. These may include, but are not limited to Social Security benefits, insurance benefits, inheritance rights and Veterans’ benefits

How is Child Support Calculated?

The monthly support obligation is set based on the Kentucky Child Support Guidelines found in KRS 403.212. The Guidelines use the parents’ gross monthly income or potential income.The Guidelines are based on the principle that both parents are financially responsible for the support of their children. Next month’s child support article will explain, in detail, how child support is calculated.

Will the CHFS attorney represent me in court?

I am contracted to provide child support services and to represent the best interests of the children in McCracken County. I do not represent either parent in Court. There are times when a custodial parent does not agree with the course of action I choose for a case. That parent may close his/her case with this office and pursue collection independently or through a private attorney. For more information please visit, http://chfs.ky.gov/dis/cse.htm a

What if the noncustodial parent lives in another state?

The same location resources and services are available in all states, although interstate cases are more difficult and generally take longer.

What is paternity and why is it important to establish paternity?

Paternity means fatherhood. Fatherhood creates the legal duty to support a child. Both parents have the right to know and to contribute to the success of their child’s future. Even when a father and mother are unmarried, they both must support their child until he/she becomes an adult. By establishing paternity, the father is providing the child with certain rights and privileges, which may include the following: Support: Both parents are required by law to support their child.

Identity: Knowing one’s family history is important to everyone. Children have the right to the sense of belonging that comes from knowing both parents.

Medical History: Children need to know if they inherited any special health problems.

Benefits: A child has the right to receive benefits from both

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Love the Child You Have

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ith brain researchers now believing temperament is inborn (Nelson, Erwin, & Duffy, 2007, p.

98), the days of seeing infants as “blank slates” are long gone. Yet parents still struggle with the underlying belief that our children’s emotions, intelligence, behavior, preferences, etc. are all products of our parenting and generally under our control. Thus, we often find ourselves putting greater effort into changing characteristics we dislike in our children than into appreciating them as unique individuals.The reality, that each child enters the world with a blueprint from which all characteristics must stem, is both freeing and confining—freeing in that our parenting is not wholly responsible for our children’s every flaw and confining in that we can only work with what we have.

So how do we accept our children for who they are rather than who we want them to

be? The following suggestions can help start us on the path.

Keep perspective Every one of us has undesirable trait; stubbornness, defensiveness, impatience, negativity, over-sensitivity, under-sensitivity - traits we may spend a lifetime working on and never quite overcome. No matter how perfect our parenting, our children are human and come into this world with certain inborn challenges they will continue to face for life just like the rest of us.

Be realistic “Every child is predisposed toward certain personality characteristics” (Wright, 2004, p. 9). Making children who are hardwired with certain tendencies suppress them and develop new ones is somewhat like making children hardwired for shortness tall. We can raise them on whole foods and exercise, but they will never reach six feet. That’s not to say we shouldn’t provide emotional sustenance to help hesitant children experience adventure or negative children see the positive, but we must consider that each child starts from a different place and with different wiring.

Remember self-esteem If we put incredible energy into changing our children’s natural temperaments, their temperaments inevitably remain, but their self-esteem suffers as they watch us try hard to change them. Fiveyear-old Marie Smith complains daily of the slightest bump or bruise despite her mother’s attempts to downplay their significance. Since this attention to minor details appears

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to be part of Marie’s temperament, efforts to change it likely leave her feeling misunderstood or weak. Accepting such traits as differences in personality, rather than as flaws, helps foster self-worth. But take heart, most “weaknesses” have strengths on the flipside, and the child who obsesses over the smallest detail today may be the brain surgeon of tomorrow.

Avoid comparisons Thoughts like, “Whenever Jesse fails, he just works that much harder,”or “When I was a kid, I ate whatever was on my plate without complaining,” can hinder perspective-taking.

We are not our children. Our genes and upbringing resulted in different strengths and weaknesses. Donna ThomasRodgers, a leadership expert, tried to impose who she was on her daughter for years before recognizing that her daughter entered this world with a personality nothing like her own. Once she accepted and nurtured her daughter’s differences, their arguments virtually disappeared and the two at last grew very close (and needless to say, enjoyed each other far more!)

she accepted it and enrolled him in animation classes. At age 17, Dylan got accepted into two universities with game design programs. His parents’ acceptance allowed him to use the potent combo of passion and talent to excel in a career he loves.

Focus on the positive Everywhere, we hear advice to catch our children behaving and to acknowledge them for it. Of course this is beneficial, but can we take it a step further? Instead of looking for the positive as another means of improving them, can we look for the positive to improve our view of them? When we focus on positives, we find that what we perceive as negatives matter to us far less and often fade away.

Do unto others…

Our children do not need parents to find their every “flaw” to be improved upon, they need parents who celebrate and foster their unique personalities and love them as they are.

And hopefully our message gets through, for someday, our children will grow up and we’ll be the ones asking for acceptance and hoping they Love the Parents They Have.a

Acknowledge development Most of us avoid reprimanding our young children for not performing cognitively beyond their years, yet may be quick to judge them for developmentally normal behavior such as failing to share a prized possession. (By the way, how often do we share our prized possessions?)

Unfortunately, the latter is at least as damaging, and while reading and math are relatively black and white, behavior has incredibly complex intricacies even adults never fully master. Learning that a letter makes certain sounds is far simpler than, for example, learning that it’s okay to spend considerable time and energy practicing to beat others, but that we must conceal our honest feelings about winning in their presence.

Laurie Davala, mother of two, formerly taught early childhood special education and now writes children’s books and parenting articles.

Nelsen, Jane, Ed.D, Erwin, Cheryl, M.A., & Duffy, Roslyn Ann (2007).

Positive Discipline for Preschoolers: For Their Early Years—Raising Children Who Are Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful (3rd ed).

New York, NY: Three Rivers Press.

Wright, Norman H. (2004). How to Talk So Your Kids will Listen.Ventura, CA: Regal Books.

Value differences We all know to value diversity in others or in characteristics our children possess that we admire. But what about those talents or interests that just aren’t particularly important to us? What if we’re a family who values academics and one of our children pursues gardening? At age five, Dylan Davids developed a passion for video games and Pokemon cards, a distress to his father who preferred “real” sports. Though his mom did not understand his passion,

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ChurchSpotlight By: Cassie Johnson

The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center

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he Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center, located in Smithland, Kentucky has recently welcomed their new pastor and has set a goal for itself to not only reach Livingston County, but to be a regional church to reach surrounding counties as well. Pastor Desi Ginn came to serve at The Potter’s House in August of 2010.

He and his wife, Cristi have five children: Victoria, Jacob, Valerie, Stephen, and Anna. “I feel honored that God has called me to be a helpmate to one of His men in full-time ministry,” Cristi Ginn told me. Pastor Ginn has been the minister of four different churches and been a full time evangelist for eight and a half years.

The Ginns moved to Kentucky from Mississippi, where Pastor Ginn was senior minister. “I began to feel that God was going to move our family and ministry in another direction, and I wanted to be sure it was a place that would be good for my children,” said Pastor Ginn.“After much prayer, I felt the Lord was leading me to The Potter’s House.” It didn’t take long for the family of seven to feel at home in Smithland.

The Potter’s House was established in 2001 and currently, about 400 members attend services there. The church believes that the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and the only basis for their beliefs. This church subscribes to the doctrinal statement of “The Baptist Faith and Message” as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention in 2000. They voluntarily band themselves together as a body of baptized believers in Jesus Christ, and are personally committed to sharing the good news of salvation to lost mankind. “God has blessed The Potter’s House with a body of believers whose heart’s desire is focused on exhibiting the love of God and sharing the good news of the infallible Word of God,” shared Pastor Ginn.

A somewhat unique approach to praise and worship servic-

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ChurchSpotlight CommunityNews es are offered at The Potter‘s House. “Worship is very different for this area,” shares Pastor Ginn. A live band performs more modern songs at each service, casual dress is encouraged, and there is a lot of interaction during the service for the congregation. Members of the church believe that the greatest strength of Pastor Desi is his preaching, and that his belief in the Bible is shown by the way he communicates from the pulpit. While he lives by the entire Bible, Romans 12: 1-2 have been an inspiration to Pastor Desi over the years. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.” Each year, The Potter’s House offers special activities for not only the members, but also for visitors as well. At Easter, Christmas, and Halloween large productions are presented by the church.“At Halloween, the Judgment House is a wonderful outreach for us,” said Pastor Ginn. Volunteers put in countless hours to prepare for each of these productions.

“Our church family is committed, motivated, and focused on the principles of evangelism and outreach.”

The Potter’s House is part of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Ohio River Baptist Association. The church supports one missionary in Puerto Rico, and also has several mission projects both locally and abroad. Kentucky Changers is a program targeted for the older youth and teenagers.“The kids volunteer to work on home repairs and clean up areas anywhere in the state of Kentucky,” Pastor Ginn explained. The Potter’s House Inn, located in Colorado, is an establishment aimed at ministers and their families.

There, they can catch up on a little rest and relaxation, and feel re-energized before returning to serve their church.

Several members of The Potter’s House have been to Colorado and participated in construction of the building.

Currently, The Potter’s House is determining its plans for the future, especially as Pastor Ginn is new to the church and the area. There are lots of things he is praying about and making preparation. Located on 25 acres, the church has a lot of potential for new outreach and family programs.“As a church, we are prayerfully committed to seeking out the will of the Lord,” said Pastor Ginn. Sunday school is offered each Sunday morning at 9:30 am for all ages and morning worship begins at 10:45 am. Children ages 3 years through 5th grade are invited for Children’s Church during the Sunday morning worship. Evening worship begins at 6:00 pm every Sunday night, as well as “God’s Story”, the youth program at the same time. Teenagers from 7th to 12th grades are encouraged to be a part of the youth program. During that time, they have a biblical message and sing, and also play in the youth band. From time to time, the youth band does special performances for the church during services.

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The Samaritan’s Purse, founded by Franklin Graham, son of the late Billy Graham, is an associate ministry to what many know as ‘Operation Christmas Child’. For this program, members bring in every-day necessity items such as soap, toothpaste, and hairbrushes. The items are packed into shoe boxes and shipped to those in need.The Potter’s House also participates in a monthly women’s prison ministry in Eddyville.

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Give Love. Volunteer.

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he holidays are a common time to reflect and give thanks for the many blessings most of us enjoy: family, friends, good health... It's the one time of year when we have the chance to look at our lives objectively and appreciate the things we usually take for granted-blessings in disguise like the obligation to cook dinner for a house-full of kids, never having a moment of peace and quiet, or having too many social activities packed into too little time. Truly, these daily "frustrations" are something to be celebrated because they are the mark of a full, happy life.

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• Provide transportation for a holiday shopping trip for an elderly neighbor who still lives independently.

• Offer to put up (and take down) outdoor wreaths and lights.

• Adopt a grandparent for Christmas day. a

There's no shortage of ways to make a difference. Start by contacting any local nursing home, assisted living facility, hospital, church or civic club. Many of these organizations already have opportunities for your family to get involved: • Serve refreshments at a Christmas party.

• Provide entertainment during a festive holiday meal.

• Carol individual patient's or resident's rooms.

• Assist with creating holiday crafts.

• Deliver hand-made or hand-written Christmas cards.

• Help your church or a civic club deliver hot holiday meals to elderly who cannot leave their homes.

Or, if your family is the more adventurous type, create your own opportunity to touch lives with some independent volunteer activities:

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The hectic years of raising a family are a treasure many of our community's elderly would give anything to get back because sadly, many of them are now lonely for a husband or wife passed-away and children grown up and gone. So this Christmas, considering adding just one more thing to your plate. Volunteer to bring some holiday cheer to the aging members of our community.

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3rd Annual Winter Chills Story Contest

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esign a Chillers Cover Winners and the Winter Chills Story Contest Sponsored by Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine, in conjunction with Audiocraft Publishing Inc., and Johnathan Rand, author of America Chillers.

Continuing in our annual tradition, we are proud to announce the 2010 story contest. Last year, children from many of the elementary schools in western Kentucky entered to win a lunch date with Johnathan Rand at Pasta House restaurant in Paducah. This spring those lucky winners got to talk with Johnathan and received a selection of American Chillers books signed by the author as their prize.

Johnathan’s book series, American Chillers, are exciting tales of suspense and mystery designed to specifically appeal to young readers aged 5 – 12. The stories are a great way to get reticent readers “hooked on books”. Each book is set in a different state and Johnathan has just published his latest story set in Connecticut. In 2009 he published Kentucky Komodo Dragons which takes place in Paducah!

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Middle School 2nd Place – Hanna DeRezza – Heath Middle School 3rd Place – Travis Hayden – Concord Elementary School

2011 Winter Chills Story Contest This year’s 2011 Winter Chills Story Contest will take place over the Christmas break and winners will be published in the February issue. The winner in each age category will receive signed copies of American Chillers books and when Johnathan returns to Paducah in 2011, they will be invited to have lunch and talk with him about their story, reading and writing.

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The 2nd Annual Design a Chillers Cover Contest was held this past October. We received over 75 entries and the winners were displayed at Kentucky oaks Mall during Johnathan’s recent visit and book signing. The top three entries will receive a signed poster size copy of their winning book cover together with a set of signed American Chillers books.

The three winners were: 1st place – Joseph Ray – Reidland

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How do I enter?

The contest is open to any child from 4th – 8th grades.

Create your own story about a chilling winter experience and remember that all short stories should be a maximum of 600 words and must begin with:

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“I was startled by the sound of a loud noise at the bottom of the……..”

Please submit your story to

Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine - Story Contest P.O. Box 8061, Paducah, KY 42002 The deadline for submissions is January 15th 2011. All submissions must be postmarked no later then that date.

For more information please contact the office during normal business hours at 270-415-9400 or visit www.paducahparenting.com. For more information on the American Chillers Book Series or the author, Johnathan Rand, please visit www.americanchillers.com.a

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AdoptionStories By: Ashley Storie Fund Raising Coordinator

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s I was walking through a department store last week, I overheard a young boy telling his mother everything he wanted for Christmas. "Mom, I need new video games, a new game system, a remote control helicopter, and a laser tag game!" The mother replied, "Okay Honey, I know, you'll get what you want. Don't worry!"

Although the boy was pretty adorable, I couldn't help but think that his mother was doing him a great injustice. But don't we all? So often we "reward" our kids with tons of gifts for simply behaving as they should. Don't mistake, I do believe in gifts for the holidays, but why not teach our children something other than being rewarded with material things?

Haiti Just 2,000 miles from where you are sitting, reading this magazine, 400 people will die today from curable diseases. Imagine a catastrophe here in the US taking the lives of 400 citizens. It would undoubtedly make national headlines. The reality however, is that our neighboring country goes through this tragedy every day. When it comes to children, half of the kids in Haiti die before their 15th birthday.

Think of the kids you know. What if every other one died before they turned fifteen? This is the harsh reality that the children of Haiti face.

As far back as I can remember, each year, my parents would take me shopping to help another family.With the effects of the economy over the past few years, providing for others outside of the family has become difficult for most of us. But, that doesn't mean there isn't a lesson to be learned. We find ourselves complaining about loss in income and hours at work. Many of us rightfully so, but there are many lessons to be learned in hard times and it's our responsibility to teach our children about the rest of the world. I encourage you to begin a ritual with your children now. We must teach them that while we are "suffering," there is always someone in worse conditions.

New Semester begins January 3rd

Did you know that if you make $2.00 per day, have

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AdoptionStories access to clean water and own a vehicle then you are in the top 8% of the world's wealthiest families? We are going through hard times and it is okay to admit it, but this year, let’s take the time to show our children their blessings, teach them to give thanks and explain how we can make a difference in the life of other boys or girls around the world.

Whether you make your donation of funds or time to children here in the United States or around the world, you are helping a child in need that may always remember the loving gift they receive.

Our Mission...

Starfish Orphan Ministry is a non-profit organization based in Paducah that strives to bring awareness to orphaned children around the world. Working with children locally in foster care and group homes as well as with children in El Salvador, Haiti and several other countries, we have learned there are really no differences in our kids and those in other places.Whether in an institution, orphanage, in foster care or on the streets, children desire the love and structure of a family. Our goal is to provide a way for everyone to get

involved and have an opportunity to serve some of the 145 Million Orphan Children around the world. In the U.S. alone 127,000 children are waiting to be adopted- just waiting for the right family to find them. At Starfish we want to encourage everyone to get involved, including your kids.

Even if it is not in your family’s future to adopt, we can all do something!

Right here in the United States, on any given day, more than 500,000 children are in the U.S. foster care system. We work to provide ways for you to volunteer right here at home. If you ever have the opportunity or are able to go on an international trip it is truly life changing, but we know that is not a possibility for everyone. That is why we can help you volunteer locally in many ways. For instance you can work at events to raise money for special projects, mentor children in group homes or prepare special care packages to be delivered to children around the world.

Looking for a gift for someone who has everything? Want a teacher gift that is unique? Make a donation to Starfish Orphan Ministry on their behalf and receive a beautiful card for them, explaining the gift. If you would like more information on ways to help children through Starfish Orphan Ministry, please call us at 270-519-7340 or visit www.starfishorphanministry.com

2010 5K Reindeer Run Here’s a great way for your family to get involved in helping children this holiday season. Participate in the 2010 Reindeer Run for the Children and Kids Run with Santa.

Come and support our December mission team to Haiti as they raise funds to help children in great need. " The 2010 “Reindeer Run for the Children and Kids Run with Santa is sponsored by Restoration Physical Therapy, Massac Memorial Hospital, Heartland Motors, Miracle Prints and Health Works Medical. It will take place on December 11th at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis, IL. Pre-registration is on Friday, December 10th between 3pm-8pm at Starfish Orphan Ministry located at 2800 Clark Street, Paducah. Day of race registration will also be at Fort Massac, from 9:00am-9:30 am. The 5K start time is 10:00 am. with the Kids Run With Santa to follow. Join us for a day of fun for the entire family, while helping orphan children in need. a

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SchoolConnection By: Wayne Walden Paducah Public Schools

College Prep: AP Courses Get You Ready

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aducah Tilghman senior T.J. Huddleston values efficiency. He’s leaning toward studying chemical engineering in college, and he brings an engineer’s mindset to his studies. So when you ask him which courses pack the biggest “bang for the buck”, the answer is quick: Advanced Placement. Advanced Placement (AP) classes are advanced classes that a student can take during high school.

Students take AP courses to complete ad-vanced study in a specific area and to prepare to take AP exams. AP exams are administered by the College Board. Students who earn a passing score on an AP exam may receive college credit or advanced placement in college courses.

AP Class Trip to Washington, D.C.

The possibility of receiving college credit was a big motivator for Huddleston as he picked his courses. As a sophomore, he took AP World History. His junior year he took AP Literature and Composition, AP U.S. History, and AP Chemistry. This year he is taking AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP European History. He has already been recognized as an AP Scholar, which means he has passed three AP exams with a score of 3 or higher. Potentially, Huddleston will already have earned a semester or more of credit before he enters college. “I want to be as efficient as possible,” Huddleston says. “AP courses allow me to earn college credit and save money.”

Research supports Huddleston’s assertion that students who take AP courses save money and time in college. A 2008 study by the College Board* showed that AP students had better four-year graduation rates than those who did not take AP. For example, four-year graduation rates for AP English Literature students were 62% higher

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than for those who took other English courses in high school. Additionally, taking AP increases eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates more attractive to colleges.

University of Louisville senior Cole McKeel, a member of the PTHS class of ’07, is living proof of how AP credit can accel-

erate your college career. McKeel earned 18 hours of AP credit during high school which has allowed him to pursue a double minor in Marketing and Business to go with his major in Sports Administration and still graduate a semester early.“Tilghman prepared me for college,”McKeel said.“I was already ahead of most of the people coming into college.

The AP courses matched the workload here. I didn’t feel overwhelmed at all.”

Another big advantage that Huddleston sees to AP courses is the content. Huddleston says that the depth of the coursework has the benefit of preparing you for the rigors of college work. An unexpected benefit, however, is that the added depth makes the courses more interesting. For example at Paducah Tilghman HS the AP American Studies course is a block class offered to juniors and includes two AP courses: AP Literature and Composition and AP U.S. History. As a part of the class, students take a seven day field trip that includes tours of Colonial Williamsburg, the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg, Washington, D.C., and the Presidents’ homes at Mount Vernon, Monticello, and Ashlawn.

“As a history teacher I can teach students a lot of dates and facts, but seeing it firsthand and being able to interact with the important people and places of history and artifacts is something they can relate to more,” U.S. History teacher Ashley Adkins says.

“It makes them think quite a bit about where we came from and why they should have pride in their country and why things work the way they do.”

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HolidayHistory By: Robin Gericke

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The Meaning Of Advent

e may think of Christmas as the season for giving gifts, celebrating with friends and family, and eating a lot of rich food but this is also the season of Advent. The season of Advent was started as a time of the year when we can prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and His arrival to Earth. Many different Advent traditions are followed on the four Sundays before Christmas.

The pink is lit the third Sunday before Christmas and the white candle is lit Christmas Day. While a new candle is only lit weekly, we light the current candle each night at dinner, so Advent becomes a daily activity. For many years, my family followed the tradition of Advent but it wasn’t until last year that I learned the meaning behind this Christmas tradition.

The wreath has several different meanings. Pine represents immorality; the everlasting life our souls receive when we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts.

Holly’s prickly leaves remind us of the crown of thorns Jesus wore when He hung on the cross. The wreath itself, in the shape of the circle, represents God’s everlasting life and His never ending love, which has been and is shown to us many times, especially at Christmas when God sent His only Son to Earth.

One tradition is to have an Advent calendar, where a little door is opened each day to reveal a Bible verse or a small gift.

Another tradition is an Advent walk, which here in Paducah, is sponsored by Paducah Cooperative Ministries and takes place on the first Sunday of Advent. During the Advent Walk, participants can attend short services held at different churches along the route.

The Advent wreath My family often celebrates with an Advent wreath. We set ours up by having one pink candle and three purple candles placed in an evergreen wreath. A white candle sits in the center.The three purple candles are lit one at a time the first two and the fourth Sunday before Christmas.

The 1st Purple Candle Lit on Sunday, November 28 This candle is called the Candle of Prophecy or the Candle of Hope. It represents how Jesus fulfilled all of the Old Testament prophecies when He came to live

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on Earth. It is also called the Candle of Hope because it signifies the hope we have in Jesus Christ because He came as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Because of that, we are forgiven.

The 2nd Purple Candle Light on December 5 The 2nd candle is called the Candle of the Way because it reminds us about the star that showed the wise men the way to the new born King, Jesus.‘Then they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.’ Matthew 2:9-10. This also signifies how Christ is the Way: He opened our way to God through His sacrifice to cover our sins.

The Pink Candle Light on December 12 This candle is called the Candle of Joy. It is pink to represent a time of celebration, for now we are very close to the day of Jesus’ birth. It reminds us of the joy found in Jesus Christ.

This is like the joy of the shepherds, being the first to see

their Savior. Shepherds were considered the lowliest people in those days, so it was a big deal for them to have been told about Jesus’ birth before anyone else. ‘Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.’

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The 3rd Purple Candle Light on December 19 The 3rd purple candle is called The Peace candle because it reminds us of the peace Mary had about Jesus’ birth. When the angel told Mary she was going to bear the Son of God, she did not say ‘no’ or ‘why me’. She replied, ‘I am the Lord’s servant; let it be to me as you have said.’ (Luke 1:38). This is also like the peace that comes from Jesus.Without Jesus, we carry the heavy burden of sin. When we accept Him, we are forgiven, and the weight is lifted. Then we are filled with peace.

The White Candle Light on December 25 Called the Christ of Christmas candle, this candle represents Christ’s birth. He was born to die for us, so that His blood would wash us white as snow. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; thought they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18 However you celebrate it, Advent is a good time to remember the story of Jesus. It is a good time to remember to slow down and enjoy the season of Christmas, instead of speeding through it. Jesus’ birth was perfectly planned

by God. Everything fulfilled the prophecies. The birth of Jesus, God’s only Son, who came to earth to live the life of a man, is what Christmas is all about. Advent is the time to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas. a

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CommunityNews By: Crystal Engler

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra

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he Paducah Symphony Orchestra has been bringing quality entertainment to Western Kentucky for 32 years. Their mission is to bring the rewards of great music to a growing and diverse regional audience. The symphony has always partnered with businesses and groups from around the area to help make Western Kentucky shine.

Spectacular! The Annual Christmas & Holiday POPS In the coming months, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra has many exciting things planned. Spectacular! The Annual Christmas & Holiday POPS is planned for Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. you are invited to come and sing along to your favorite Christmas and Holiday tunes with the Paducah Symphony Chorus, Children’s Chorus, and the Paducah POPS Orchestra. This yearly celebration is a mixture of symphonic sugar and spice sure to have you humming and in the holiday spirit.

“Raffaele Ponti, our new Artistic Director & Conductor, will conduct the Christmas concert this year,” Darlene Dreyer, Executive Director of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, told me. The first half of the concert program features The Nutcracker Suite by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky. Our orchestra will be featured, and we’ll have a local narrator for that particular part. The Annual Christmas Concert will also include a different element this year. The second half will feature five surprise local celebrities performing with the Paducah Symphony as they play Haydn’s Toy Symphony.”

As previously mentioned, the concert will feature appearances by the Paducah Symphony Chorus, Children’s Chorus.

These choral ensembles are trained under the direction of Dr. Brad Almquist, Director of Choruses and Dr. Amy Aucoin, Director of the Youth Chorus. A Christmas celebration wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa Claus.“This year, if we’re all very good, we may have a visitor from the North Pole,” Dreyer added with a smile.

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CommunityNews Spectacular! The Annual Christmas & Holiday POPS is sponsored by Western Baptist Hospital, A Touch of Class-ical PreConcert Chat will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $45 for adults and student tickets (anywhere in the house) are $15. In addition, if you bring this article to the Symphony office, they’ll take 20% off the price of tickets.

Young Artist Concerto Competition The Paducah Symphony Orchestra is partnering with Murray State University to host the Young Artist Concerto Competition, on January 22, 2011, at Murray State University.

This instrumental and piano competition is open to all high school students. Each winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a performance with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra on April 16, 2011, a music scholarship to Murray State University, and a first place award plaque. For an instrumental application, contact Darlene Dreyer Executive Director, Young Artist Concerto Competition: Charles Manchester Instrumental Division, Paducah Symphony Orchestra, 201 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001. For piano, contact Richard Scott, Director, Young Artist Concerto Competition, Department of Music, 504 Fine Arts Center, Murray State University, Murray KY

42071-3342. Applications are also available on the PSO website at www.paducahsymphony.org.

Give the Gift of Music The symphony offers gift certificates for future concerts. They have something planned for everyone. “Our PSO chorus is giving a concert entitled Made in America, “Darlene Dreyer told me.“It will take place at Broadway United Methodist Church in Paducah. The concert features vocal work by American composers at the Paducah premiere of Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, which was performed by members of the Paducah Symphony Chorus at Carnegie Hall in January of 2010.Made in America will take place on February 5, 2011, at 3:30 p.m.

Brilliant!

Enjoy a night of music from the big screen and an evening complete with a red carpet and Paducah’s very own ‘stars’ and ‘papparazi’. Brilliant!, a program of music from Academy Award-winning films, features the music from Rossini’s Overture to William Tell, J. Williams’ Theme from Schindler’s List, Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro Overture, Gould’s American Salute, J. Horner’s Theme from Titanic, and many more. The event will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. A Touch of Classical Pre-Concert Chat will begin at 7:00 p.m.

National Symphony Orchestra’s President’s Day Performance On February 21, 2011, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra and the Carson Center will partner to present a Presidents’ Day Concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra.

This is one of six major concerts during the National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) 2011 Residency in Kentucky, which is hosted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky Arts Council. The NSO also will perform in Louisville, Florence, Owensboro, Lexington, and Somerset.

The performance will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2011, at the Carson Center. Tickets for this event go on sale to the public on Friday, December 11, 2010, can only be purchased through the Carson Center Box Office at (270) 450-4444 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

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