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appy Thanksgiving to everyone this November!

Perhaps it’s a little trite to express thanks in my editorial this month but I have a lot to be thankful for. I find it hard to comprehend that it’s been a year since my diagnosis of breast cancer and subsequent surgery. A whole year of being free from cancer! That’s something I am very thankful for.

area, or member of your church who has recently moved to a nursing home. Now is the time to volunteer at Martha’s Vineyard and your church pantry. It’s always a good time to give back and give thanks.

I am also especially thankful for a wonderful family and good friends. Having just returned from a trip to England it would be hard not to have them all on my mind. I managed to re-connect with four girlfriends; a couple of which I haven’t seen in over 35 years. (Yes, I am that old!)

It’s quite unnerving to realize that these women know every detail of your mis-spent youth. I am thankful that I got to hug each of them and a great many of my family as well. Sometimes there is no place like home.

So, as many of you pack the car for a trip to your own family and friends this holiday season, don’t forget those who have no one to hug them and help them to a plate of turkey. Perhaps it’s a neighbor who’s just moved to this

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Karen Hammond

Happy Thanksgiving from paducah parenting & Family magazine!

Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond C e l l 270-559-5840 F a x / O f f i c e 270-415-9400 paducahparenting@comcast.net • paducahparenting.com Contributing Writers: Rick Epstein, Crystal Engler, Sandra Gordon, Gina Roberts-Grey, Jennifer Gregory and Cassie Johnson Calendar of Events: Let us know about your event, class, meeting or group. Send us the information by email to p a d u c a h p a r e n t i n g @ c o m c a s t . n e t or call the office, 270-415-9400 Ad Design, Layout & Web Design: Angie Kimbro Ad Design: Josh Kersey Advertising: Want to advertise your business in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our advertising department at 2 7 0 - 4 1 5 9 4 0 0 or by email p a d u c a h p a r e n t i n g @ c o m c a s t . n e t Advertising Account Executives: Sherri Anderson, Brooke Bomar, Gina Dunkerson, Evette Jernigan, Cassie Johnson and Leah Rogers Subscription and Distribution: Want to subscribe or receive a copy of the magazine by mail? Need a back issue?

Want to add a location to our distribution? Please call our office at 2 7 0 - 4 1 5 - 9 4 0 0 or email p a d u c a h p a r e n t i n g @comcast.net Mission Statement: Paducah Parenting & Family Magazine provides free, accurate and timely information for Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois and all its communities. Our goal is to educate, inform and promote family life, its goals and values, to the parents and grandparents in this area. The magazine will include community, medical, educational, lifestyle and spiritual articles on a monthly basis, written in a balanced and informative manner. Additionally, the magazine is to provide a full color, affordably priced venue in which local businesses can advertise.

To that end, we will offer special pricing for not-for-profit organizations such as churches and government agencies, and a discount program for new and unique businesses. Paducah Parenting will maintain a high standard of editorial and advertising content, and creative design. Funding for the magazine will come from the sale of advertising and from public and private grant sources that support community information sources and parenting education. Paducah Parenting intends to maintain and publish a comprehensive monthly calendar of events. The calendar will be the main source within its distribution area for classes, church sponsored activities, reading, art events, galleries and museums, business and business organization events, sports activities, charitable events and fundraising, children’s story time, senior events and activities, and special populations events and activities. Entries to the calendar will be free to all except nonadvertiser, for-profit, business entries.

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Tableof Contents Cover Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 McCracken County Child Support Office

WELCOMING

Healthy Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Prudent Pig-Out By: Sandra Gordon Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Paternity Acknowledgement Holiday Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Surviving The Stress-Filled Holidays By: Gina Roberts-Grey

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Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The Season To Wear That Little Black Dress By: Crystal Engler Great Reads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 1 Book, 1 Campus, 1 Community Read By: Gregory Russell Active Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Arthritis By: Dr. Heath Schipp Adoption Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Making A Difference - One Life At A Time By: Misty Reynolds Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Discovery Playhouse By: Cassie Johnson Dad Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Thanks Anyway By: Rick Epstein

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Calendar Of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 School Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Whole School Response To Learner By: Dr. Joy Navan Ask The Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Oh My Aching Joints!

By: Dr. Shiraz K. Patel Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Project AIDS Orphan 5K Run And Walk By: Crystal Engler Doctor’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 The Sociopath Revealed By: Dr. Sarah Shelton Health Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Beating The Sick Day Blues By: Jennifer Gregory Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Cooking Up The Perfect Holiday Gift By:Jennifer Gregory Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Adoption Support Of Kentucky (A.S.K.) By: Crystal Engler Claws & Paws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 The Right Food For Your Pet By: Dr. LaNita Flanary Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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McCracken County Child Support Office New leadership brings big changes that help our children

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he children of McCracken County were on Michael Murphy’s mind when he took office as the McCracken County Attorney a little over one year ago. As a former child support prosecutor himself, Murphy immediately committed to bringing new life and new ideas to the McCracken County Child Support Office.

Deanna Henschel offered the experience and passion Murphy needed to achieve his goals. Henschel had become a distinguished private practice family law attorney during her first five years back in her hometown of Paducah, but Mike Murphy knew she had the heart and mind for public service. In the last year, under Deanna’s leadership, the McCracken County Child Support office has seen many positive changes – and she’s just getting started.

Deanna, what exactly are the duties of the Child Support Office?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services administers our office. Our job is to establish paternity for unmarried parents, obtain child support and medical support orders from the Court and enforce and collect support payments. The Child Support Program also locates noncustodial parents and reviews existing support orders for possible modification.

What are some of the changes in the McCracken County Child Support Office?

The Child Support Office utilizes some unique approaches to working our extremely large case load. For example, in March, 2010, we shut down the office to the public for an entire week. The 12 employees got their hands on every single file in the

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office - all 10,000 files. Many cases hadn’t been opened in over 10 years. The office team divided the cases into different categories of enforcement and our current and future projects are resulting from the “March Madness” week. We eliminated expired cases too old for enforcement or where a necessary party was deceased. We erased an enormous amount of uncollected and/or uncollectable child support debt.

Our focus over the last few months centers on our cases with the largest unpaid balances, called “arrearages”. In case you haven’t noticed, there is an insert in this magazine that lists obligors with the large arrearages. This list will also run in the Paducah Sun in mid-November. As this is our first time publishing a list of this nature, we kept the list fairly small. We plan to publish two to three times the number of names in 2011.

We also plan to utilize and increase our efforts in many administrative remedies previously not taken advantage of in the past.

Some examples include revoking driver’s licenses, placing liens on personal or real property and seizing funds held by banks.

Have you seen any results so far this year?

We have decreased McCracken County’s arrears balance by several million dollars since the beginning of the year. This tremendous progress greatly exceeded our expectations. Our statewide rankings, published in October, presented our office’s highest rankings in our history! We’ve got the ball rolling and don’t plan to slow down until we’re the most efficient and effective child support office in Kentucky.

What is your biggest obstacle?

Unemployment. We find ourselves in the position of “trying to squeeze blood from a turnip” daily. Children’s needs continue whether a parent is working or not. It is a difficult job trying to convince a parent to pay Child Support instead of another important bill. Another obstacle we face centers around disability. The increasing number of individuals applying for Social Security Income (welfare disability) is alarming. It is certainly a trend and an extremely concerning one. It has become popular to claim inability to work, instead of working, and the application to approval/denial process takes a long time.

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Our office’s responsibilies are to establish paternity for unmarried parents, obtain child support and medical support orders from the Court and enforce and collect support payments.

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What are your goals for the Child Support Office?

We need to better understand the clients we are trying to serve. While we serve individuals in every income range, the most difficult cases from which to collect are from the poverty level. The office is trying to become more educated about poverty in our community. We are trying to change of image from that of a ‘collection agency’ to more of a ‘social work’ minded agency. Our case worker, Robin, has seen great success lately from getting out of her comfort zone and really reaching out to the obligors in her case load. She’s received numerous Thank You notes, not from the custodial parents, but from the person paying the support. We strive to lift the drive of the obligors, instead of putting them down. We are trying to help our obligors better themselves, which in turn, betters the lives of their children. Our front office manager, Wendy Wheeler, has committed to maintaining a bulletin board in the lobby of job openings. Anna Travers has added her own touch by displaying information on charities that can help needy families. It is exciting to see this new attitude in the office, and even more so to see the results with our clients.

What would you like the public to know about the Child Support Office?

This is not just a job. We care.

Where can we learn more about Child Support?

We are excited to partner with Paducah Parenting Magazine and plan to provide monthly articles over the next several months discussing the different aspects of child support. We hope to enlighten the public about the importance of paternity, how child support is calculated and help answer other child support related questions.

Our doors are always open to the public. We are located directly across the street from the McCracken County Courthouse at 325 S. 8th Street, Paducah, KY. Our phone number is (270) 444-7573. Please look for a new website soon. a

TEMPLE BRADLEY Temple Bradley serves as the biggest asset to the McCracken County Child Support Office.

Temple has been with the office since its inception, eight years ago. She is regarded across the state as an expert of Kentucky Child Support. Temple serves as the Office Manager/ Supervisor of the office, handles the Flagrant Non-Support case load and travels to Frankfort frequently to contribute her knowledge and experience to child support officials. Her dedication and commitment to the Child Support Office is invaluable.

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HealthyTips By: Sandra Gordon

The Prudent Pig-Out Guide

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oliday parties may boost the spirit, but they can really give your waistline a pounding. According to Tammy Baker, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian in Scottsdale, Arizona, it's hard to survive a cocktail party without scarfing down 1,500 calories. The trick is knowing what's in each nibble and budgeting accordingly.

Here's the system: Take one small plate (about six inches across) and fill it up once with any four of the hors d'oeuvres from the chart below. (It helps if you spend the first half of the party talking with friends, before you head for the buffet.) No matter what you pick, you'll come in at around 400 calories. Have one of the drinks we list here, and you're still under 500. Cheers!

Serving Size

Crudites

Calories/Fat

4 carrot sticks; 6 green and red pepper slices; 3 cherry tomatoes; 4 broccoli florets

70 calories 1 gram of fat

What You Get

Tips For Hosts

Make like Martha They've got antioxidants Stewart and thread vegplus filling fiber. Start etables onto skewers. here and return if you're Cut radishes into roses still hungry and brighten green beans and broccoli by blanching them

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Serving Size

Calories/Fat

What You Get

Tips For Hosts

Tortilla chips and salsa

6 chips with 2 Tbs. salsa

145 calories 7 grams of fat

Salsa is a sneaky way to get a bit of the 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables you should eat daily

Lighten up! For 110 calories and a single gram of fat, your guests can wolf down 21 baked tortilla chips

Turkey

2 slices

80 calories 2 grams of fat

Turkey is lean protein, a good way to fill up with minimal calories

For about the same calories and a bit more fat, ham and roast beef are also good bets.

You'll get your own halo for choosing this fiber-andprotein-rich combo

Check your supermarket for zingy ready-made hummus like Tribe.

2 Tbs hummus; 125 calories 3.5 Hummus and pita One half pitagrams of fat bread pocket

Cheese and crackers

1 oz. cheese;8 baked wheat crackers such as Wheat Thins

170 calories 8 grams of fat

Soft cheeses like Brie and These two offer calcium and Camembert weigh in at about fiber (1 gram of fiber and 20 per20 calories and are 1 to 2 cent of your DV for calcium) grams of fat lighter than Cheddar or Swiss

Guacamole

2 Tbs.

50 calories 4 grams of fat

Yes, this avocado dip contains You can reduce the calories fat, but it's monounsaturated— when you make it at home by the type that's good for you adding more chopped tomatoes

Shrimp cocktail

4 boiled shrimp; 2 Tbs. cocktail sauce

65 calories 1 gram of fat

Champagne

4oz. (a full champagne flute)

104 calories 0 grams of fat

Sip champagne after you eat— Strawberries and raspberries in the disinhibiting effects of the bottom of a champagne alcohol will send your willglass look pretty and crowd power out the window out some of the calories

Red wine

4 oz. (the amount in a wine glass)

92 calories 0 grams of fat

Want two glasses for the price of You can feel saintly for serving one? Just make them wine red wine—it's got good-forspritzers: half wine, half seltzer you antioxidants

3 oz. (half a punch cup)

98 calories from the store, rum adds 70 calories per oz. 3 grams of fat

Eggnog

Shrimp is a low-cal, low-fat source of protein

Sushi and smoked salmon are also good low-fat splurges

Love eggnog, hate calories?

This serving of eggnog gives Make it yourself, substituting you about 110 mgs of calcium Egg Beaters for whole eggs and skim for whole milk

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CommunityNews

Paternity Acknowledgement

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dad who’s always there for his children is priceless.This holiday season, we thank all the fathers who model the way for their children, by showing love, care, concern and responsibility. Your children will see that you love them.

Hopefully, they’ll take good care of their own children one day, too.

Families today come in all shapes and sizes. Moms and dads may not live in the same home. Whatever the situation, parenting is a team effort. Moms, you can support the bond between father and child. Parents who respect and support each other give their children a solid family base, so they can grow up healthy and happy.

For unwed fathers, the first step in developing that bond is stating they are in fact the father. If you are the biological father but not married to the mother, you can become the legal father of your child. It’s a process called establishing paternity. You can do it at the hospital when the child is born, or anytime after. Fathers who establish paternity can help create a better life for their children.

At the Kentucky Paternity Acknowledgement Program,we help unmarried fathers establish paternity. To learn more, please call us at 1-888-675-7425 or visit www.ky-paternity.com.

To all of the dads who are there for their children, THANK YOU! Being present for your children is the best gift of all. a

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HolidayTips By: Gina Roberts-Grey

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Surviving The Stress Filled Holidays

o matter how many resolutions you make, the holidays always seem to cause us to throw budgetary caution to the wind. Further elevating a parent’s stress level at this time of year is the desire to not only enjoy the holidays, but your focus on making this a wonderful season for your children.

If you’re hoping for the gift of more time with your family during the holidays - take heart. Consulting this list, and checking it twice is sure to help you be wary of your budget, keep your holiday stress to a minimum and help you have time to enjoy the season with your children and family. Incorporating a few tips will help you avoid the last minute expense and stress of needing a hostess gift for your neighborhood gathering or forgetting a gift for your great uncle. Understanding where to expect some potential financial temptations and how to summon your will power will also help you be kind to your holiday budget.

while they’re being dragged along on the search for holiday gifts.

Solicit input for gift ideas. You’ll avoid pondering over whether your mom wanted a wool or cashmere scarf if you ask her for a list of three gift ideas. She’ll still be surprised at your final selection, but you’ll eliminate some of the stressful guess work and the need to purchase both items just to be ‘on the safe side’.

Set your shopping curfew. It is important to realize your limitations. After a few hours of searching, take a break and resume your quest for the perfect gift the next day.

You’re more likely to be creative and inspired on a good night’s sleep and less likely to make impulse purchases.

Pen your thank-you notes as soon as you receive a gift. If you wait a while to open the present,address and stamp the envelopes to reduce the work after opening all your gifts.

Shop off hours. If your schedule permits, try being either one of the first, or one of the last people in the stores.

Avoiding the peak hours of lunch time and immediately after work means more room in the aisles, a better chance of finding a sales associate if your need assistance and shorter check-out lines.

Know where you put things. Write down your hiding spots to eliminate buying last minute items and finding the perfect sweater you bought for your sister in April.

Hide things logically. Sort and store

Stick to your pre-set spending amount. Leave the house with the money or credit cards you’ve already designated for holiday gift giving and you’ll reduce the chance of spending more than what you’ve budgeted.

gifts according to each recipient makes it easier to itemize spending, review your gift inventory and wrap your purchases.

Stick to your child’s schedule. Your elevated stress at this time of year can often transfer to your children. Adhering to their regular meal and sleep schedules helps minimize their stress as well as yours. You’ll reduce the chance of needing to purchase items in order to appease your kids

Don’t overshop. A generous spirit tends to make people buy more than what someone wants or expects. Take your recipients at face

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HolidayTips value if they request just one book when you’re inclined to buy out the book store. They’ll appreciate your caring gesture of selecting what they truly wanted and you won’t stress out your budget.

RSVP honestly. Don’t feel obligated to accept every hol-

Replace gifts with events. Instead of exchanging gifts

Have a wrapping co-op. Get together with a group of friends to wrap gifts, share shopping tips and support each other through the holidays. Swapping trimmings, wrappings and stories makes this dreaded task a lot more fun and creates time to get together with friends during the busy season!

or gift certificates go out to lunch, dinner or for drinks with your group of friends or book club. The time spent together is often the best gift of all. It also provides a chance to unwind while you all share the holiday season.

iday invitation extended to you. If you don’t have time to make it to a party, let the host or hostess know in plenty of time to avoid feeling guilty for being a last minute no-show.

No time to go shopping? No problem! Surf the internet Don’t put off shopping for something today that or peruse catalogs on your lunch break or during the kids nap might not be there tomorrow. Although waiting until to find some creative gifts. Let friends know if you’re looking for a specific item in case they spot it in their shopping travels.

Take care of yourself. It is easy to neglect yourself at the holidays because you’re busy caring for your family and friends. Make sure not to skip meals, get plenty of rest, and stick to your regular work-out and supplement routine to keep your mind and body fresh and stress-free.

the last possible minute to shop does create a bit of an adrenaline rush, it also adds a tremendous amount of unnecessary stress to your holiday season. If you see a gift that’s perfect for someone on your list, buy it.

Get the whole family involved. Relinquishing some of the decorating or shopping control can generate enthusiastic stress relief. Letting children wrap the gifts for their parents or extended family members reduces your work load and gives a gift wrapped in love.

Make your own list. Parents tend to focus so much attention of fulfilling their child’s holiday wishes, that they neglect themselves. Make a list of items, goals, or home improvements you’d like to receive.

Simple is sometimes better. An afternoon spent in the kitchen making home made goodies with your family can produce gifts to send the bus driver, scout leader or gymnastics coach that have simplistic charm and are easy on your holiday finances.

Don’t be shy. If contributing a lavish dessert to your group celebration is too taxing, don’t feel embarrassed to speak up and say so. Gathering with friends and family should be something to look forward to and shouldn’t feel like a chore.

Be realistic. Don’t take on more than your schedule or ambition permits. If you’re going to be setting up and putting away the holiday decorations make sure you’re realistic about how much you’re going to display. In order to have time to enjoy the days of celebration, don’t over commit your family to too many events in a day or weekend. a 16 a November2010

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CommunityNews By: Crystal Engler

The Season To Wear That Little Black Dress! '

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November. "Bloody Murder," a comedy thriller with a classic 'who-dunnit' theme takes an unexpected twist that will keep the audience on pins and needles. To find out more about this production, contact them at (270) 444-6828.

is the season for the Little Back Dress! From holiday parties to nights at the symphony, there's sure to be an occasion to wear your favorite black dress.We've done the work for you. We've searched high and low to find the best events over the next few months in our area.

Friday Social Dances If you've ever wanted to learn ballroom or Latin dancing, now's your chance.Classes start now and run through mid-December at Paducah Dance Academy. "Our area is very fortunate to have an increasing number of dancer-friendly opportunities to get dressed up and go out on the town for charity events, holiday balls, and even studio parties. We've made our lesson schedule more accommodating to people who want to learn the basics, or polish up what they already know by picking up something fun and new," Crystal Hodges, a teacher at Paducah Dance Academy said. "You can wear your little black dress to Paducah Dance Academy's Friday Social Dances or any of the upcoming parties on our schedule." Contact Jack or Danielle Johnson at 270443-9431 or Crystal Hodges at pasodancer@ msn.com for more information.

The Paducah Symphony has a spectacular night planned to celebrate the holidays.

Spectacular! The Annual Christmas & Holiday POPS concert features Raffaele Ponti, Artistic Director/Conductor and Brad Almquist, Director of Choruses. In addition, seven special guest soloists will be included, as well as a visitor from the North Pole. I spoke with Darlene Dreyer, Executive Director at the Paducah Symphony. She said, "It's an annual tradition where everyone can come and celebrate the holiday season. The concert features our entire family of ensembles, which includes the children's chorus, our symphony chorus, and our professional orchestra." The yearly celebration will take place on Saturday, December 11. Call (270) 444-0065 for more information.

The Market House Theatre has a unique event which will take place throughout the month of

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The Carson Center plans on hosting several exciting events over the holiday season. Concerts such as MercyMe on November 4, Terra's Angels Presents Diamond Rio on November 6, Grand Ole Opry

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Stars on November 19, Get The Led Out (a concert featuring the music of Led Zeppelin) on November 20, and Ernie Haas and Signature Sound on December 2. In addition to concerts, the Blue Man Group will perform on November 9 and 10, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker will show on November 16, Grease (the musical) will be on December 1, and finally, Legally Blonde (the musical) will perform on December 9. For more information, contact the Carson Center at (270) 443-9932.

March of Dimes If you're looking to wear your little black dress for a purpose, the March of Dimes is hosting a night of great food, awesome drinks, unique auction items, and it's all for a wonderful cause. The Signature Chef's Auction will be held at the Paducah Convention and Expo Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4. The Signature Chef's Auction, a national March of Dimes event, was started in Paducah seven years ago. "We feature local restaurants that put forth their signature dish. We have about 13 restaurants involved this year. Some are new, and some are veterans that have been with us for many years. The Artisan Kitchen, Doe's Eat Place, Whaler's Catch, Panera Bread, and Sassy Sophisticate Catering are all a part of the event, to name a few," Tom Dolan from the March of Dimes said. The evening will feature several different auction pieces brought forth by a silent and live auction, such as a Bill Ford original piece of art, several out-of-town events including a trip to St. Louis to see the Cardinals, UK Basketball tickets, and a trip to Louisville. Corporate tables and individual tickets are available. Contact Dolan at (270) 443-8603 or tdolan@marchofdimes.com for more information.

83rd Annual Snowball Dance And finally, for a special evening on New Year's Eve, the Charity League of Paducah is hosting the "Winter Wonderland" 83rd Annual Snowball Dance. I spoke with Kati Gregory, head of the Snowball event this year. "The Snowball Dance is perfect for your little black dress. It's 100% open to the public, and that's who we rely on for all of our ticket sales.

Proceeds for the event benefit Easter Seals of Western Kentucky." The dance will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Country Club of Paducah.Tickets are $40. For more information, contact Kati Gregory at kgarey50@hotmail.com.

Dressing up in style for a night on the town is now a little easier. Now all you have to worry about is finding that little black dress...and fitting into it.

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GreatReads By: Gregory Russell Assistant Professor of English - WKCTC

1 Book, 1 Campus, 1 Community Read Baldacci’s Wish You Well Sparks Wonderful Memories When Shirley Sanderson was a little girl growing up in Lone Oak in the 1930s, her mother suddenly sent her alone to visit relatives who lived in the country. When it was time for little Shirley to go back home to her family, her aunt bet her 30 ice cream cones that she would have a new little brother when she got there. The five year old, of course, took that bet and could already taste that ice cream – a treat she didn’t get very often. After all, there had been no little brother when she left the house the week before.

Shirley bounded into her house to prove her aunt wrong and to claim her tasty prize. However, her heart quickly sank when she saw her mother sitting in a rocking chair cradling a brand new baby boy whom Shirley had never before seen.

As it turns out, Shirley had no idea that her mother was expecting.That simply wasn’t something that was discussed with children back then. Though she didn’t ever get those 30 ice cream cones, Shirley still loved and protected that little boy all her life.

Shirley Sanderson, who later became Shirley Greif, was my maternal grandmother—my “Nanny.” The story about the 30 ice cream cones and the birth of my great uncle is one of my favorite stories about her childhood. It’s second only to the story of how she met my grandfather on a sledding blind date. He crashed the sled with her on it, and she got back on and wanted to ride down that big hill again. This is when my grandfather—my “Poppy”—decided that she was the woman for him. I will always remember sitting at my Nanny’s kitchen table coloring, eating cookies from her cookie jar, and listening to her stories.

I've been thinking about my Nanny a lot lately. I lost her in 2002. But, in many ways, she will always be with me. Reading David Baldacci's novel, Wish You Well, helped remind me of that truth. Baldacci, a 19-time bestselling author, is primarily known for his thrillers, but Wish You Well is a touching coming of age novel set in the Appalachian Mountains in the 1940s. He said the setting for the novel was inspired by his

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mother and grandmother, who shared with him their stories about life in the mountains.

Baldacci said writing the novel was “one of the most rewarding experiences” of his life. He is passionate about the importance of oral histories, which teach us so much about the people closest to us. Further, Baldacci explains that collecting the oral histories of our loved ones "document those remembrances, for once those lives are over, that personal knowledge is lost forever." According to the novelist, "our greatest wealth as human beings can be 'discovered' by simply looking behind us."

When I first learned that David Baldacci would be coming to the West Kentucky Community and Technical College campus in November 2010 and that our college and community would be reading Wish You Well as a One Book, One Campus, One Community read, I started recommending the book to my friends, family, and colleagues. One reader, my great aunt Pat Allen, sent me an e-mail stating that she was going to buy the book for her oldest grandsons. "I think it would be good for them to see how the children before them lived,” she wrote. “I often wonder how they would react to having so little."

Fellow WKCTC colleague Debbie Swain told me how so many memories of her own great grandmother "erupted from the reading of this wonderful book." Swain said her great grandmother was quite similar to one of the characters in Baldacci’s book, Louisa Cardinal, who cooked on a wood stove and plowed the fields with an old plow horse.

"This book has started me to telling my own sons some of the most colorful stories about their great grandmother, which I hope will be passed on to the next generation."

WKCTC English Professor Legatha Spelbring teaches the novel in her English 101 class. She said the novel reminds readers of the importance of family. “It evoked wonderful memories of my past and reminds me of just how fortunate I am to have had those experiences to draw upon."

Baldacci will be speaking at the WKCTC campus on November 11th, and the campus and community are invited to read Wish You Well and then meet the author. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Arts in FOCUS box office at (270) 534-3212. a

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

Arthritis

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rthritis is a word that many patients hear from their doctors all the time, but what is arthritis? Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint, which is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and decreased movement.

There are many different types of arthritis, but only two are very common. These are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both of these types cause pain and stiffness but they differ in who gets the disease and where the pain is located.

Osteoarthritis The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis.

This type of arthritis usually begins over the age of 40 and affects over forty million Americans. It is known as “wear and tear� arthritis because it is a result of the breakdown of cartilage due to trauma and overuse. Cartilage is the portion of the joint that cushions the ends of the bones during movement. The cartilage breakdown causes bones to rub against each other causing pain, loss of joint movement, stiffness, and cracking or crunching sounds.

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Osteoarthritis is most common in the hands, knees, hips, and spine.

Osteoarthritis in the spine can be a sign of misalignment of the spinal bones. It can often be a result of an old injury, such as auto accident or sports injury as well. On x-rays bony outgrowths (osteophytes) are visible and are seen sticking out from the bones. Osteophytes are the body’s attempt to stabilize or make the joint stronger. The combination of osteophytes and bone misalignment can cause the spinal nerves to become pinched, which causes pain.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is another type of arthritis. RA is a serious disease in which the immune system attacks the joints. This attacking causes deformity, severe pain, and inflammation. RA tends to occur earlier in life, usually between 25 and 30. Multiple joints are more commonly affected, and usually both sides of the body at the same time are affected.

Treatment Both types of arthritis can cause much pain and discomfort. There are things which can be done to relieve the pain and improve joint function.

Chiropractic has been shown to improve joint functioning and decrease pain, especially in the spine and hips. Heat, ice, stretching, and exercises can also be used to decrease stiffness. It is important for people who are suffering from arthritis to learn what to do to pro-

tect their joints because joint health is critical to overall health and wellbeing. You don’t have to live with arthritis pain. Find out how chiropractic care can help. a

Chiropractic has been shown to improve joint functioning and decrease pain, especially in the spine and hips [caused by arthritis].

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AdoptionStories By: Misty Reynolds Sunrise Children’s Services

Making A Difference - One Life At A Time

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ome is the most popular, and will be the most enduring of all earthly establishments.”

-Channing Pollock

Editor’s Note - As most of you know from my editorials and previous articles on adoption, I was adopted by a loving family as a small child. My adoptive ‘Mum’ Audrey, is a writer and it is most definitely because of her interest and encouragement that this magazine exists today. As you read this article please consider adoption to complete your home and family.

Of all the institutions in which mankind invests, none are as important as our home. Yet for millions of children around the world, the word ‘home’ seems like a distant dream, a fairytale meant only for the select. While many of these children may reside in an orphanage, group home or even a foster home, simply having access to adequate housing is not the same as having a home. Home is the place where fears are comforted, where laughter abounds, and where love is unconditional. Home isn’t a building, it is people.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month and it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate the generosity of opening up one’s heart and home to a child who needs one. It’s also a good time to be reminded about just how much our lives have been enriched by products of adoption over the course of history.

Some of the finest authors and poets in the world pursued their passion thanks to the support they found in an adopted home. Authors like Edgar Allen Poe, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain may never have put pen to paper had their childhoods not been rescued by adoptive parents. Music fans may never have enjoyed the Blues inspired rock of Bo Diddley, the soothing voice of Nat King Cole, they lyrical magic of John Lennon or the modern day duets of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. All grew up in adopted homes.

Fans of television and movies may have missed out on the acting talents of stars like Halle Berry, Ingrid Bergman, Marilyn Monroe, Melissa Gilbert and Richard Burton, had they not been adopted as children and given stable homes. Likewise, sports fans may never have witnessed performances from Olympic heroes like Greg Louganis and Dan O’Brien, baseball may have missed out on the great pitching of Jim Palmer and football may have been absent one of the all-time great running backs in Eric Dickerson. All those athletes were adopted.

Our world may never have experienced the benefit of many great thinkers, political leaders and inventors such as Alexander the Great, Aristotle, Nelson Mandela, George Washington Carver, and even Moses.

All were adopted and rescued from a life of homelessness. Think of the many marvelous accomplishments

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As an adopted child, I cannot emphasize enough what a wonderful option adoption is for birth mothers who cannot keep their child and for childless couples who desperately want to be parents.

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- Dr. William Smithwick President and CEO,Sunrise Children’s Services

and achievements waiting to be reached in coming years by young people who simply need an opportunity, and opportunity that begins by being welcomed into a loving and caring home.

“As an adopted child, I cannot emphasize enough what a wonderful option adoption is for birth mothers who cannot keep their child and for childless couples who desperately want to be parents,” said Dr. William Smithwick, president and CEO of Sunrise Children’s Services. Smithwick has used his own experience as motivation in his career of helping children find loving and stable homes, especially children who have experienced much of their childhood in houses filled with abuse or neglect.“Fostering to adopt is a wonderful way to bring children who desperately want a family and families wanting children together as one,” he said.

“There are so many children in Kentucky and the United States who need families to step up and say these children belong to all of us,” said Valerie Crume, Foster Care and Adoption Services Director for Sunrise Children’s Services.“If we don’t take care of them, who will?” a

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Most of you will have seen the movie “The Blind Side,” a heartwarming hit movie last year that told the true story of Michael Oher, a teenage boy who needed a family and was welcomed into the home of Sean and Leigh Ann Tuohy.

They gave him shelter, love, a family and eventually adopted the young man who today is starting left tackle for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League. The

movie was a moving reminder of the need of so many young people, and also a testament of the rewards of sharing your heart and home.

“My heart is filled with the need to help those children needing to be adopted whose families have neglected, abused and abandoned them,” said Crume. “Fostering to adopt is an extraordinary thing to do for a child who may never have a chance at being a child or being part of a family.”

The circumstances that leave children in need of homes are endless. Some are victims of wars, famine, and natural disasters in nations across the globe. Others are infants born to parents who realize that their own current circumstances might not make it possible for them to be the parent their child deserves, so they make the decision to make their child available for adoption. Regardless of the reason, the result is the same – there are children who need a place to call home and children who need loving people to call family. a

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CommunityNews By: Cassie Johnson

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Discovery Playhouse

hat comes to mind when you hear the word ‘museum’? Perhaps an old, spacious, quiet building with dusty exhibits and art on the wall. Do you think of a security guard or teacher saying “Shhh!” and of course the words “don’t touch!” may come to mind. At children’s museums like Discovery Playhouse, the word ‘museum’ takes on a new meaning.

“A children’s museum definitely puts a more interactive spin on the word ‘museum’, ” said Jennifer Mullix, Executive Director at Discovery Playhouse located in historic Down-

town Cape Girardeau. Children’s museums encourage the families who visit them to touch, interact, and play with the exhibits, unlike a traditional museum. With brightly colored walls and exhibits on the floor where tiny hands can reach them, you immediately see the difference at this museum. “Children’s museums like to dive deeper and not just think about what a child is going to see,” says Mullix. “We are more about ‘doing’ rather than just ‘looking’. We strive to create rich, open-ended environments that evolve with the children, each time they visit.”

Children’s museums combine skill development, content areas and interactive creativity. While they are ’playing’, children are actually learning science, math, art, engineering, and motor skills all through open-ended exploration.

“While playing in our ‘Mini City’, children begin to get

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CommunityNews an understanding of community and economics. Learning the role of consumers and producers is as simple as children realizing that when they go shopping at the grocery store or visit the dentist, they must pay their bill,” said Mullix.“It’s important they realize the concept at a young age; that we have to pay for things, not just walk out of the store with them.” Another important community role that children get to experience firsthand is the firefighter. An antique fire truck is truly a highlight at this Museum. Kids are welcome to climb up, grab the wheel, and race to the rescue.

“In children’s museums, children are the drivers and the adults are the passengers,” Mullix explained. Many children’s museums have life-sized ambulances, police cars, or mail trucks as exhibits. “Having something a child can physically touch, not just hear about, brings a new sense of understanding.”

Imagine playing ‘grocery store’ at home…you might get out play food and some boxes from the pantry, then pretend to scan food items on a toy computer as if you were at the check out - like we do at our house. Now imagine

playing it in a kid-friendly setting that looks just like a grocery store. Shelves stocked with products such as meat, dairy, produce, and even floral items surround a child’s size check out lane complete with a beeping scanner that actually works! At this exhibit, sponsored by Schnuck’s Grocery Store, kids are allowed to fill their carts with items they choose, and then proceed to the check out line to pay for them. Sound like fun? We’re just getting warmed up!

What would your little one think about a bank where they can be the teller and the adult is the customer?

Montgomery Bank sponsors a very realistic children’s bank exhibit at Discovery Playhouse. The ATM machine dispenses money and even the indoor drive-th ru window is authentic.The children can send the capsule to the teller at a desk. While working at the bank, children can learn how to write checks, count money, and watch over the ATM on the surveillance camera. While it can be confusing for little ones to learn the value of each coin, a children’s museum can take a unique approach with a simple puzzle.“Playing with money can teach children to understand shapes, addition, subtraction or money sense. Using realworld application, they have just had a wonderful math lesson,” Mullix explained with a smile.

With so much space to play there’s plenty of room to get fit as well! Southeast Missouri Hospital sponsors ‘Busy Bodies’, an exhibit that has a park themed atmosphere with fitness and exercise stations.

Exercise videos play on the television, and kids are invited to jump into the ‘grass’ at the park and exercise right along with the video. A raised, curvy balance station allows them to test their balance skills, and a ‘pull-up’ station for

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them to test their strength. Both are part of the fitness exhibit.

Everyone knows that a trip to the dentist may be scary for a child, but certainly not in the setting of a children’s museum.

A real dentist chair, x-ray screen, and receptionist desk create a fun approach to getting your teeth cleaned. Children can put on a lab coat to give some animal friends a check up. Using kid-friendly instruments, real x-rays and puzzles, your little dentist learns to identify the parts of their mouth and how to keep their teeth healthy. By keeping everything kid-friendly, a hygiene lesson can be very fun. Other exhibits, such as train tables, an art station, block and magnetic stations are also at this children’s museum. From time to time, traveling exhibits come along that offer a little something new as well.

While this all sounds fun and inviting, kids are not the only ones playing and having a good time. Children’s museums encourage caregiver interaction as well. “Sometimes adults shy away when they walk in the door,” said Mullix.

“After a few minutes, the parents are having as much fun as the child. We encourage everyone, from toddlers to grandparents, to come on in and play.” When surrounded by such a fun atmosphere, how can you resist? Children’s museums have the principle that if you create the environment that opens the door to think outside the box, ‘play’ is okay.

Since opening in April of this year, the Museum continues to grow. A new toddler exhibit, Pollywog Pond, will be arriving this month for children under four years old. A pretend fishing pond, reading and play ‘picnic’ area, this exhibit will also include an interactive color recognition rainbow. Sponsored

by Procter & Gamble, this area will be completely dedicated to helping toddlers learn their basic skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, and motor skills. An exciting water play exhibit will also be coming in 2011, complete with water tables and all the accessories for constructive play.

Discovery Playhouse also offers field trips, birthday parties, annual memberships, a museum store and private events.

For information about Discovery Playhouse, please call (573) 335-PLAY(7529) or visit www.discoveryplayhouse.org, or find them on Facebook and Twitter. The next time you travel or just need to take a little day trip, find a children’s museum near you. Your family is sure to have a great time. a

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DadRules By: Rick Epstein

Thanks Anyway

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hanksgiving is not a big day on the kid calendar, but it is situated auspiciously. On that day, each child is asked to think about all that he has and, once his brain is revved up, it is sent chugging forward toward the gift-receiving season to think about (and list) all that he thinks he OUGHT to have.

Last Thanksgiving I took aside my daughter Marie (then age 5) to discuss our many blessings. But when she detects one of her dad’s public-service announcements (it must be my tone of voice), she accords me a 60-second spot during which to make my point. I usually can’t do it before Marie puts the figurative hook around my neck and pulls me off the stage – either by going glassy-eyed or changing the subject. She is willing to talk some light philosophy, but only on topics of her own choosing. (“Can I marry Cousin Amanda?” or “Can invisible people see each other?”)

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So Marie prepares for Thanksgiving by tracing her hand to make turkeys and by learning about the Pilgrims. In preschool a couple years ago she picked up the idea that the Pilgrims came to Massachusetts to help the Native Americans, in sort of a Peace Corps arrangement. I’ve tried to explain to her that the Pilgrims came here for religious freedom (and to burn a few heretics), and it was the Indians who helped the Pilgrims, but Marie clings to her misguided Eurocentric view. I also tell her that the first Thanksgiving dinner was a celebration of a harvest that would keep the Pilgrims from starving during the winter.

But Marie is a picky eater whose likes and dislikes change so frequently that they cannot be accurately charted or predicted from meal to meal. She sees no connection between food and survival. For her, Thanksgiving is a day “when everybody expects you to eat more than you can.” And it’s

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foolish to expect her to like turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie all on the same day.

Her 3-year-old sister Sally has no problem with Thanksgiving dinner. Although she is usually willing to eat, she is mainly interested in food as an artistic medium. And a few bold strokes of indelible cranberry red can turn a white linen tablecloth into something that will be marveled at for years to come.

The saying of grace provides a special opportunity for her. It isn’t easy to cut into an animated adult conversation, but when only one adult is speaking in a slow, quiet way, the near-silence is like a blank wall to a graffiti artist and Sally will pipe right up with whatever non sequitur comes to her squirrely little mind.

As for the other trappings of the holiday, Sally is at an inbetween age – old enough to recognize a picture of a turkey and but very shaky on Pilgrims. Furthermore, her youth exempts her from a seasonal dose of my leaden preaching about giving thanks. So for Sally it’s not exactly the same event it is for the rest of America.

I enjoy the gathering of the clan and the good food associated with Thanksgiving Day, but I’m haunted by that famous Norman Rockwell painting – the one that shows three generations of red-cheeked Americans about to close in on a golden-brown turkey. Seated at my father’s big dining-room table, I look around at his squirming, clamoring grandchildren and the harried adults who are trying to keep peace while clumsily circulating platters in unfamiliar traffic patterns, and I feel as though we’re not doing Thanksgiving properly somehow. Our family gathering looks no more like the Rockwell painting than it looks like the old lithograph of dogs playing poker.

How do you raise pious children whose thoughts and sentiments are all packed up and ready to go when the calendar or their dad says it’s time – like paratroopers awaiting the order to jump? Dress them in black and put them on half-rations until the big day? Or maybe I should just offer up my own thanks that my kids don’t understand Thanksgiving because they have never known anything but abundance. a Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

Sterling Silver Jewelry Open House: Nov. 7 th 1-4pm Visit us Nov. 16 th - 18 th

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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.

4 THURSDAY:

November 1 MONDAY: 2 TUESDAY,ELECTION DAY: B-17 Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast”Tour Stop.Barkley Regional Airport.General public ground tours are available for $5 per person,or $15 per family.Flights may be booked at www.b17.org or by calling 800-359-6217.You can see and tour this historic warbird and actually fly a mission in the type of bomber than helped turn the tide of World War II! Story Hour:"Let's All Read with the Library Lion." (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.

Poetry Bon Bouche. Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC. 7:30 pm. For more, email Constance Frank at constance.frank@kctcs.edu Hearts 4 Babies. Lone Oak First Baptist Church.10 am.For more,contact Nelly Sullivan at 270-554-3818.

3 WEDNESDAY: B-17 Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast”Tour Stop.Barkley Regional Airport.General public ground tours are available for $5 per person,or $15 per family.Flights may be booked at www.b17.org or by calling 800-359-6217.You can see and tour this historic warbird and actually fly a mission in the type of bomber than helped turn the tide of World War II!

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Coaching Special Olympics Athletes Training Session. Symsonia United Methodist Church,Symsonia.6 - 9 pm.$5.For more,call Kim Satterwhite at 502-695-8222 or email ksatterwhite@soky.org Discussions from Off the Shelf with Andrew Halford, Sarah's Key. Noon. McCracken County Public Library Meeting Room. For more, call 270-442-2510, ext. 113 or email jhart@mclib.net.www.mclib.net Start! Eating Healthy Day. Baptist Heart Center auditorium. Western Baptist Hospital. 4 – 5 pm. Event includes a healthy holiday foods demonstration. Call 270-575-2895 to register.

River's Edge Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmaker's party,film industry discussion/forum and awards ceremony.www.riversedgefilmfestival.com Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast.Carson Center.

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

Kijsa Housman Open House/Starfish Benefit Presale. 6 – 9 pm. $10, entry. Beat the crowds.For more,visit starfishorphanministry.com Mercy Me.The Carson Center.7 pm.For tickets,call 270-450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org.

5 FRIDAY: River's Edge Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmaker's party,film industry discussion/forum and awards ceremony.www.riversedgefilmfestival.com 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.

To Kill a Mockingbird. Playhouse in the Park, Murray. 7 pm. For tickets, go to www.playhouseinthepark.net FREE Flu Shots. Doctors Office Building 2,Western Baptist Hospital.11 am - 3 pm.No registration necessary.For 18 years old and up.270-575-2918.

Dick Waterman,Photographer and Artist Manager Lecture.Clemens Fine Arts Gallery.

7 pm.FREE to the Public.

Kijsa Housman Holiday Open House/Starfish Benefit. 11 am – 5 pm. For more, visit www.starfishorphanministry.com

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Variety Christmas Spectacular (Opening Show of the Season).Badgett Playhouse,Grand Rivers.2 and 7 pm.For tickets,visit grandriversvariety.com

6 SATURDAY: River's Edge Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmaker's party,film industry discussion/forum and awards ceremony.www.riversedgefilmfestival.com Kijsa Housman Holiday Open House/Starfish Benefit. 11 am – 5 pm. For more, visit www.starfishorphanministry.com Fall Frolic.Events throughout the day at LBL facilities.For more,call 270-924-2020 or visit www.lbl.org Smith’s Auction Paducah Fall Collector Car Auction. Paducah Expo Center. 10 am. $5 adults, $3 children. 200 of the nicest collector cars in the country will be on the auction block.Cars from the '20s,'30s,'40s and '50s to present.

Quest 4 a Cure.Starts at Murray High School,501 Doran Road,Murray.Registration 7,Race at 7:30 am.Several categories available.To register,email Deedra Hughes at deedranhughes@yahoo.com or Allison Fletcher at alfletcher32@gmail.com. All funds go to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Personal Best Laser Open House.2311 Kentucky Ave.1 - 3 pm.1st 25 people get $50 gift certificate. Bring a friend and receive a $10 gift certificate for telling them about us. FREE staff consultations,and door prizes.Call 270-443-8938 for more.

Paducah Chamber Orchestra presents Glorious.Westside Baptist Church,Murray.7:30 pm, a touch of Class-i-cal pre-concert chat 7 pm. For tickets, call 270-444-0065. paducahsymphony.org Terra's Angels presents Diamond Rio.The Carson Center.7 pm.For tickets,call 270-4504444 or visit thecarsoncenter.og.

To Kill a Mockingbird. Playhouse in the Park, Murray. 7 pm. For tickets, go to www.playhouseinthepark.net

7 SUNDAY,DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS: River's Edge Film Festival. Maiden Alley Cinema. Quality independent film screenings, filmmaker's party,film industry discussion/forum and awards ceremony.www.riversedgefilmfestival.com

Hell is Full.Maiden Alley Cinema. 7 pm.The award winning feature film shot in Hopkins County,KY.Order tickets at maidenalleycinema.com Broadway Series Presents the Blue Man Group. Carson Center. 7:30 pm. Call 270-4504444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org for tickets.

Bloody Murder, A Comedy Thriller. Market House Theatre. 7:30 pm. For tickets, visit mhtplay.com David Baldacci Lecture. Crounse Hall, WKCTC. 7 pm. FREE, book signing to follow. For more,call 270-534-3212 or visit artsinfocus.org

12 FRIDAY: LBL Quota Deer Hunt. Land Between the Lakes in Tennessee. For more, visit www.lbl.or/DeerHuntingGuide.html Calling All Colors.Area Schools Event.For more,call 270-554-9520.

Ice Skating Rink Reopens for the Season.121 Jefferson Street.4:30 - 10 pm.$5 per person,includes skates. For more,call 270-444-8508.

Festival of Lights Opening Nights.Patti's 1880 Restaurant,Grand Rivers.5 - 8 pm.Eternal Vision Gospel Group will be performing at the Gazebo at Patti's 1880's 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.

Cafe Murder,Dinner and Show. Curris Center,Murray State University,Murray.6 pm.$20.

Reservations by November 5. Show is fundraiser for Playhouse in the Park. Call 270-7591752 or visit www.playhouseinthepark.net 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.

Bloody Murder,A Comedy Thriller.Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets,visit mhtplay.com

13 SATURDAY: LBL Quota Deer Hunt. Land Between the Lakes in Tennessee. For more, visit www.lbl.or/DeerHuntingGuide.html

Fall Frolic.Events throughout the day at LBL facilities.For more,call 270-924-2020 or visit www.lbl.org Deadline to order the Harvest Feast Dinner to Go. Paducah Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser. $35 for a family of 4. Cuisine by Laura Duff's A Pampered Palate. Pickup November 10 at Maiden Alley Cinema.For more on the menu,call 270-444-0065.

To Kill a Mockingbird.Playhouse in the Park,Murray.2:30 pm.For tickets,go to www.playhouseinthepark.net

8 MONDAY: Purchase Area 4-H Teen Council. 6:30 pm.For more,call 270-554-9520.

9 TUESDAY: Brunch Bunch. Baptist Heart Center,Western Baptist Hospital.10 am – noon.Program will include speakers discussing Da Vinci robotic surgery and facial plastic surgery,and a FREE lunch.Call 270-575-2851 to register.

Story Hour: "Pete Seeger Stories." (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.

Broadway Series Presents the Blue Man Group.The Carson Center.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org.

10 WEDNESDAY: Broadway Series Presents the Blue Man Group.The Carson Center.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org.

11 THURSDAY: Veteran's Day Parade.2nd and Broadway to 17th and Broadway. 11 am. FREE. Call 270444-8508 for more.

Shawnee Trails Boy Scouts Golf Tournament. Drake Creek Golf Course. 8 - 11:30 am.

Proceeds to benefit the Shawnee Trails Boy Scouts. 4 man Best Ball Scramble starting at 8am.The Star Bar & Grill will be providing Lunch.You could win a new car with a hole in one! Call or email me if you would like to play or sponsor a hole.

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EventsCalendar Commonwealth Yacht Club Dinner/Dance Party. 6 – 11 pm. For more, visit greenturtlebay.com Free Dental Care for Adults.Paducah Dental Care.7 am - 4 pm.Bring state-issued ID,list of medications,and health history.Call 270-444-6414 for more.www.paducahdental.com Grand Rivers Chamber Annual Holiday Shoppers Mart.Grand Rivers Senior/Community Center.Grand Rivers Chamber Annual Holiday Shoppers Mart.Call for details.

4th Annual Princess Party and Superhero School. Livingston Central High School, Smithland. 10 am - 1 pm. Sponsored by FBLA. $10 per child. Contact Greta Ramage at greta.ramage@livingston.kyschools.us or 270-928-2065 for more information.

Second Saturday Gallery Walk. LowerTown Arts District Galleries.Noon - 8 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.

"Pumpkins,Turkeys & Corn! Oh My!" National Quilt Museum.2 - 4 pm.FREE.Need a new decoration to add to your Thanksgiving festivities? Come to the museum and make one!

No registration is needed,and everyone of all ages is invited.quiltmuseum.org Community Children's Rally. Milburn Chapel CP Church, 3760 Metropolis Lake Road, West Paducah. 3 pm - 5 pm. FREE.The rally is for children from age 4 throught the fifth grade.Lots of games and prizes with hot dogs and hamburgers.A parent or responsible adult must stay with the children during the rally.

Radioactive City Roller Girls. Paducah Expo Center. 7 - 10 pm. Call 270-408-1346.

Experience a high-intensity roller derby bout and support Paducah’s first and only flat track all women’s roller derby team.

Bloody Murder,A Comedy Thriller.Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets,visit mhtplay.com 54th Annual Telethon of Stars.Carson Center.Begins at 10 pm.The Paducah Lions Club and WPSD Local 6 host the 54th Annual Telethon of Stars to benefit Easter Seals.For more, call Charlie Katterjohn at 270-210-2896.

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14 SUNDAY: Belle of Cincinnati Fall Cruise Tour. Port of Paducah, Broadway & Water Street. BB Riverboats, Cincinnati’s oldest and largest riverboat company, will be making a stop in Paducah as part of their Fall Cruise Tour. The company’s flagship, the Belle of Cincinnati, will be making the voyage and will be running an afternoon lunch and an evening dinner cruise.For details,call 800-261-8586.

54th Annual Telethon of Stars. Carson Center.End at 1 pm.The Paducah Lions Club and WPSD Local 6 host the 54th Annual Telethon of Stars to benefit Easter Seals.For more,call Charlie Katterjohn at 270-210-2896.

Bloody Murder, A Comedy Thriller. Market House Theatre. 2 pm. For tickets, visit mhtplay.com Kids' Fossil Field Trip.Meet at Golden Pond Visitor's Center, LBL.1 - 4 pm.FREE.Space is limited,call 270-924-2020.Ideal for home educators.www.lbl.org

15 MONDAY:

If you have a memory, story, or experience you’d like to share regarding the Carnegie Library, the McCracken County Public Library would love to read or hear all about it! Call 270-442-2510, ext. 113 for more details.

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

Join Us

For what would have been Andrew Carnegie’s 175th birthday celebration! At the McCracken County Public Library. John E. L. Robertson will share the history of our Carnegie.

Thursday, November 18th at 7 p.m.

Period music and refreshments will be served beginning at 6 p.m.

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Belle of Cincinnati Fall Cruise Tour. Port of Paducah, Broadway & Water Street. BB Riverboats, Cincinnati’s oldest and largest riverboat company, will be making a stop in Paducah as part of their Fall Cruise Tour. The company’s flagship, the Belle of Cincinnati, will be making the voyage and will be running an afternoon lunch and an evening dinner cruise.For details,call 800-261-8586.

16 TUESDAY: Story Hour: "Thanks for Food, Glorious Food." (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.

Interracial Women's Group. McCracken County Public Library. Noon. Call Marcia Alexander at 270-519-6413.

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Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker.The Carson Center.7 pm.For tickets,call 270450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org.

17 WEDNESDAY: 18 THURSDAY: The New Gershwin Musical 'S Wonderful.Clemens Fine Arts Center,WKCTC.7:30 pm.For tickets,call 270-534-3212 or visit artsinfocus.org "I Remember the Carnegie Library." McCracken County Public Library.7 pm.FREE.We are going to look at pictures of the building,discuss our favor memories and enjoy an evening of celebration of the life of library service in McCracken County.Discussion led by local historian John E.L.Robertson.For more,call 270-442-2510,ext.113 or email jhart@mclib.net

Cub Scout Day. Nature Station, LBL. 10 am - 3 pm. Bring your Cub Scouts to the Nature Station today for a day full of activities and programs tailored just for them.FREE with NS admission.For more,call 270-924-2299.

27th Annual Bikers Toy Run. Meet at Surplus City Parking Lot, 1927 Irvin Cobb Drive.

Noon,1 pm ride to Noble Park.Bring your bike and a new toy or $10 per person and meet up with other riders.For more,call Wildman & Ann at 270-554-7174.

Get the Led Out,Led Zeppelin tribute.The Carson Center.7:30 pm.For tickets,call 270450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org.

Bloody Murder,A Comedy Thriller.Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets,visit mhtplay.com

Bloody Murder,A Comedy Thriller.Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets,visit mhtplay.com

21 SUNDAY:

The Great American Smokeout.Western Baptist Hospital,by appointment.Physicians will offer FREE consultations to people interested in quitting smoking during this annual event.

Morning and afternoon sessions will be available.Call 270-575-2895 for a consultation.

Homemade Holiday Decorations.Homeplace,LBL.1 - 3 pm.FREE with NS admission.For more,call 270-924-2020.www.lbl.org

19 FRIDAY: Grand Ole Opry Stars. The Carson Center.7:30 pm.For tickets, call 270-450-4444 or visit thecarsoncenter.org.

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.

Bloody Murder,A Comedy Thriller.Market House Theatre.7:30 pm.For tickets,visit mhtplay.com

LBL Quota Deer Hunt. Land Between the Lakes in Tennessee. For more, visit www.lbl.or/DeerHuntingGuide.html

Bloody Murder, A Comedy Thriller. Market House Theatre. 2 pm. For tickets, visit mhtplay.com Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Corner of 27th and Broadway.6:30 pm.Hosted by Paducah Cooperative Ministry.

22 MONDAY: Class Acts Presents "Giggle,Giggle,Quack" (grades K - 4) Carson Center.9:30 &11:30 am. $5. For information,call 443-9932,ext.250;For reservations 270-443-9932,ext.212.

23 TUESDAY:

20 SATURDAY:

Story Hour on Hiatus for Thanksgiving Break. McCracken County Public Library. 270442-2510,ext.22 www.mclib.net

LBL Quota Deer Hunt. Land Between the Lakes in Tennessee. For more, visit www.lbl.or/DeerHuntingGuide.html

24 WEDNESDAY: 25 THURSDAY,THANKSGIVING:

Project AIDS Orphan Run.Noble Park.9 am.5K and 1 mile.

Gingerbread Village.Meet in Classroom 1,Parks Department.10 am.$5,all materials provided.Call 270-444-8508 to sign up.

26 FRIDAY: Let's Talk Turkey. Nature Station, LBL. 2:15 pm. FREE with NS admission.Turkey lessons, crafts.For more,call 270-924-2020.

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27 SATURDAY: Paducah Renaissance Holiday Open House.Downtown Paducah and LowerTown Arts District.10 am - 5 pm.Shops in downtown and LowerTown will be open all day,showcasing their new holiday merchandise! Stop in and get some shopping done!

LBL Quota Deer Hunt. Land Between the Lakes in Tennessee. For more, visit www.lbl.or/DeerHuntingGuide.html The Season of Love - For Owls! Nature Station,LBL.11:30 am.FREE with NS admission.For details,call 270-924-2020 or visit www.lbl.org.

Christmas in 1850.Homeplace,LBL.1 - 4 pm.FREE with HP admission.Ideal for home educators.Call 270-924-2020 for more details.

28 SUNDAY: LBL Quota Deer Hunt. Land Between the Lakes in Tennessee. For more, visit www.lbl.or/DeerHuntingGuide.html Advent Walk. Several downtown Paducah churches. 2 - 4 pm. FREE. Annual ecumenical procession.For details,call 270-442-1923.

29 MONDAY: 30 TUESDAY: Story Hour: "The Library Train's a Comin' . . ." (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.

UPCOMING IN DECEMBER: DECEMBER 4: ACT Prep Seminar. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. 9 am - 3 pm. Zero-in And Pick (the right answer) Seminar (ZAPS) helps area high school juniors and seniors with strategies necessary for answering specific ACT question types and general test taking tips. Motivational instruction and hands on practice allows students to understand their strengths and weaknesses and offers suggestions for post workshop test preparation. Registration is limited. Call 1877-927-8378 to register. www.zaps.com

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

THROUGH NOVEMBER 10: "Evolving Traditions: An Exhibition of Extraordinary Kentucky Art & Craft." Celebrate Kentucky artists with the juried exhibit by Tim Glotzbach, current Director of Berea College Student Craft Program. PAPA Gallery, 124 Broadway.Hours:Monday - Friday,10 AM - 4 PM.www.thepapagallery.com THROUGH NOVEMBER 16: "A Horse's Tale": Kentucky will host the World Equestrian Games in 2010,the first time the games have been held outside of Europe.In keeping with this event the National Quilt Museum is holding a juried exhibit of quilts about and/or depicting horses in early fall of 2010.Special guest artist for this exhibit will be Shirley P.Kelly of Colden,NY.National Quilt Museum.For more,call 270-442-8856.Open: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,Sunday 1 - 5 PM. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org THROUGH NOVEMBER 20:"Silence is Never as Golden when its Gray by Robert Bean."

Artist Robert Bean combines words with images to create a delicate yet powerful experience.

Yeiser Art Center.FREE,donations accepted.Open 10 am - 4 pm,Tuesday - Saturday.Call 270442-2453.www.theyeiser.org.

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,Sunday 1 - 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.

NOVEMBER 19 - FEBRUARY 15: "Contemporary Broderie Perse," Combining collage, fine appliqué, and fine quilting, broderie perse- also known as cut-out chintz appliquépresents 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.

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For more, call 270-442-8856. Open: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org

Broadway United Methodist Church - 443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org

NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 31: Holiday Light Display.Noble Park.FREE.Cash dona-

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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

hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 554-2077.

Religious Services & Meetings: NOVEMBER 13: Community Children's Rally. Milburn Chapel CP Church, 3760 Metropolis Lake Road,West Paducah.3 pm - 5 pm.FREE.The rally is for children from age 4 throught the fifth grade. Lots of games and prizes with hot dogs and hamburgers. A parent or responsible adult must stay with the children during the rally.

Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org unbridledword@yahoo.com Meets at House of Hope, 2025 Clarkline Road Sunday Service: 10 AM

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

Broadway Church of Christ.

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

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MONDAY/THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday

EventsCalendar 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

Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY, "Revelation Is Not the End of the World." 4 PM

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

Grace Bible Church - 554-0808

SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM

SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services.

WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115

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

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

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

Heartland Worship Center - 534-1400

First Presbyterian Church - 442-3545 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

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;

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 443-1724

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 554-3572

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

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Schmidt Farms Apples ‘N’ Cider Peanuts Mulling Spices Old Fashioned Candies Jellies • Jams • Relishes Mon. - Sat 7:30-5 3005 Cario Rd • Paducah (Exit 3 - East 2.5 miles off I-24)

443-0136

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

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.

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM Mothers Day Out: WEDNESDAY 9am - 2:30 PM Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY

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

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 575-3477 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

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

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumc.org 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 Choir 7 PM

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Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9

AM,

Worship Service 10

AM.

(Holy

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

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

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

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 Four Rivers Covenant Church – 575-3400 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:15 AM. Family Worship, 10:30 AM. WEDNESDAY: New Life Groups. 6-7:15 PM for all ages.

SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00am Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City

New Covenant Church - 575-3400 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:15 AM. Family Worship Service 10:30 AM. WEDNESDAY: New Life Groups 6:00-7:15 PM for all ages.

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

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

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EventsCalendar 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.

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

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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

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

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

SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

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.

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

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 443-2919 Rev. Pamela Gordon www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org

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

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

WEDNESDAY: Westminster Wednesdays, 5:45 PM meal 6:30 PM; Bible Study

Trinity United Methodist Church - 534-9516 www.trinitypaducah.com

Presbyterian Women meet monthly.

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

On-Going Community Events & Notices: EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER 18: Variety Christmas Spectacular! Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. 2 and 7 pm. For tickets, visit grandriversvariety.com

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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.

NOVEMBER 12 - 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.

NOVEMBER 12 - 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.

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 1:30 pm; Saturday 8 am - Noon.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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: Relaxation Station Life Walk. Noble Park Greenway Trail. Meet at Basketball Court Shelters.6 - 7 PM.The Mission of Life Walk is to create a community of support by sharing life experiences and building support through positive interaction.

The slower pace of walking allows us to take in the people and scenery on our outings, and allows us to experience a sense of belonging and community. So join us to calm the mind, meet your community and see scenery from a different perspective.

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.

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

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

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.

FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will

TUESDAYS: Two for One Studio Fee.The Clay Chameleon,4793 Village Square Drive.10

be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM.

AM - 7 PM For more,call 270-442-1112.www.claychameleon.com.Come paint with a friend.

DATES AND TIMES VARY. H.O.R.S.E.S., INC. Informational "roundtable" meet-

TUESDAYS: Science Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road. For more information, visit www.hookedonscience.org

ings. 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, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Workforce Computer Classes. McCracken County

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.

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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.

THURSDAYS: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes:

NOVEMBER 1: No School, Ballard County Public Schools NOVEMBER 2: No School all schools, Election Day NOVEMBER 9: Early Dismissal at 2 pm, Marshall County Public Schools NOVEMBER 23: Early Dismissal at 2 pm, Marshall County Public Schools NOVEMBER 24: McCracken County Public Schools Parent/Teacher

THURSDAYS: Art Guild of Paducah Open Studio. The Team Room, Ritz Hotel, 2201 Broadway. 6 - 9 PM. Still lifes, costumed models — you never know what we'll have for your drawing/painting pleasure! All mediums invited, bring your own supplies and clean up after yourself.On the last Thursday of each month,adults over 18 years of age only — we may have a nude model present! $20 guild members; $40 non-members; $10 weekly. For more info, contact Carol, 270-554-4803.

Conferences, No school

THURSDAYS: Board Games at the Library. Second floor, Youth Services at

Doctor's Building 2 Atrium.5 - 6:30 pm.FREE,but registration required at 270-575-2229.

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.

NOVEMBER 3 (BEGINS) - JANUARY: Fall Adult League Basketball. Paducah

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.

NOVEMBER 3, 10, OR 17, WEDNESDAYS: Infant Massage. Natural Healing

NOVEMBER 24 - 26: No School all schools, Thanksgiving Holiday NOVEMBER 26: McCracken County KEA Professional Meeting Day, No School

Camps, Classes & Education NOVEMBER 2: Relaxing from Within (for expectant mothers).Western Baptist Hospital

Regional Sports Plex. $385 per team. Guaranteed 8 games and a tourney. Sign up now online at www.paducahregionalsportsplex.com.

FRIDAYS: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and

Institute of Western Kentucky, Adams Street. FREE. 10 am. For mothers of children 0 – 2. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

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.

NOVEMBER 8 AND 10, MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Diabetes Class. Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2.1 - 4 pm FREE.To sign up,call 270-575-2918.

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

NOVEMBER 9: Pediatric Family and Friends CPR.Western Baptist Hospital.5 – 8 pm. $10 or FREE for those having a baby at Western Baptist.For more, call 270-575-2723.

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.

NOVEMBER 11 AND 18: Prepared Childbirth Class. 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.

OVEMBER 11: Culinary A' La Carte classes presents "Study on Seafood."

Anderson Technical Building, WKCTC. 6 - 9 pm. Call 270-534-3335 to sign up.

Deadline to register is a week before class.

NOVEMBER 18: Painting Class. McCracken County Extension Office. 9:30 am noon. FREE, bring own supplies. Call 270-554-9520 for more.

NOVEMBER 19: Culinary A' La Carte classes presents "Holiday Hors d' Oeuvres." Anderson Technical Building, WKCTC. 6 - 9 pm. Call 270-534-3335 to sign up. Deadline to register is a week before class.

NOVEMBER 13: Understanding Heart Failure.Heart Center conference room,Western Baptist Hospital.FREE class for patients and caregivers.Call 270-575-2918 to register.

NOVEMBER 13 OR 23, SATURDAY OR TUESDAY: Breastfeeding Class.

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

NOVEMBER 18: Cesarean Birth Class.Western Baptist Hospital Doctor's Office Building 2 Meeting Room A. 5 - 8 pm. Call 270-575-2229.

NOVEMBER 23: Girl Talk. Atrium Classroom, Doctor’s Office Building 2,Western Baptist Hospital. 4 – 6 pm. FREE class to help preadolescent girls learn about their changing bodies. For more, call 270-575-2229.

NOVEMBER 4 - DECEMBER 2, THURSDAYS: Puppy Preschool. Arts & Crafts Building, Noble Park. 5:15 - 6:15 pm. $50. For more, call 270-444-8508.

NOVEMBER 4 - DECEMBER 2, THURSDAYS: Beginner Obedience. Arts & Crafts Building, Noble Park. 5:30 - 6:30 pm. $50 For more, call 270-444-8508.

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 14,TUESDAYS: Mommy & Me Art (2 - 5 years old).

Arts & Crafts Room,Paducah Parks Building.9 - 10 am.$40.For more,call 270-444-8508.

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 270-444-8508.

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 13, MONDAYS: Calligraphy (ages 12+). Arts & Crafts Room,Paducah Parks Building.10 - 11:30 am.$40.For more,call 270-444-8508.

DECEMBER 1 - 15, WEDNESDAY: Calligraphy (ages 12+). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 5:30 - 7 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 14: Beginning Needlework (ages 12+). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. Noon - 1:30 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

DECEMBER 1 - 15,WEDNESDAY: Beginning Portraiture (ages 12+).Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 10 - 11:30 am. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

DECEMBER 2 - 16, THURSDAY: Cartooning (ages 12+). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 4 - 5:30 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

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

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

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 14, TUESDAY: Watercolor (ages 12+). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 2 - 3:30 pm. $40. For more, call 270-444-8508.

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 14,TUESDAY: Beginning Drawing (ages 8 - 12).Arts & Crafts Room,Paducah Parks Building.10 - 11:30 am.$40.For more,call 270-444-8508.

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 13,MONDAY: Oil Painting (ages 8+).Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 5:30 - 7 pm. $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.

TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER: Walk and Talk. Greenway Trail, Noble Park. 9:30 am.

Hosted by the McCracken County Extension Office.Walk at your own pace.Everyone will receive a pedometer that starts the program. For more, call 270-554-9520 TUESDAYS: Tot Soccer (for ages 2 and a half - 4). Paducah Regional Sportsplex.

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

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.

& Crafts Room,Paducah Parks Building.12:30 - 2 pm.$40.For more,call 270-444-8508.

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

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 13, MONDAY: Let's Paint Walls (ages 9+). Arts &

WEDNESDAYS: Life-Drawing Classes. The Yeiser Art Center. 6 pm. Must be 18

Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building. 2 - 3:30 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.

years old or older, bring your own supplies. For more, call 270-442-2453.

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 13,MONDAY: One Stoke-Tole Painting (ages 12+).Arts

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 14,TUESDAY: Let's Paint Fun Stuff (ages 5 - 12). Arts & Crafts Room, Paducah Parks Building.5:30 - 7 pm.$40.For more, call 270-444-8508.

NOVEMBER 29: McCracken County Homemakers Association presents Learning Sessions "Greening Your Home." Extension Office.9:30 am.Call 554-9520 for more.

NOVEMBER 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.

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.

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: 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.

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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 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

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 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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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SATURDAYS: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangs-martialarts.com

SATURDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training.Curves,3420 Park Avenue.Call 270575-3800 for more.www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. SATURDAY: Jazzercise Classes. Paducah Jazzercise Center, 3042 Lone Oak Road.

back 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.

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

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 443-8579

On-Going Events for Seniors:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - PaducahMcCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 443-8579

OCTOBER 13: Playhouse in the Park Senior Theatre Troupe Organizational 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.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool,Broadway United Methodist

3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Potluck at Broadway United Methodist

Fitness. 11 AM. Call 270-554-7222 for more. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

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.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Spinning Classes. Energy Fitness. Call for class times and

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

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

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 – Joann Rubeck, 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.

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 feed-

Church,701 Broadway.10 AM.$25 per month.Call 270-443-2401 for more info.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY : Silver Sneakers Fitness Program. Energy

other details. 270-554-7222. www.energyfitnesspaducah.com.

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

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.

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.

Welcoming New Patients April Dunning, PA-C Shawn Trask, MD, FAAP Natalie Hodge, MD, FAAP John M. Roach, MD, FAAP

• Newborn Care • Childhood Diabetes • Immunizations • Wellness Checkups • Sports Injuries • School and Sports • Sick Child Visits • Behavior Disorders Physicals

Providing Exceptional Care for Infants, Children and Adolescents

(270) 442-6161 Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Suite 345 Paducah, Kentucky 42003 www.paducahparenting.com

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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).

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.

Child Protection/ Crisis Services:

Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family

Court, Room “E”.443-6071, ext.5.

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

Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church.559-1515.

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

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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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

Loss:

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.

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.

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

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

Multi-service Providers:

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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

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

THURSDAYS FROM NOVEMBER 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,

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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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.

Coaching Special Olympics Athletes Training Session. Symsonia United Methodist Church, Symsonia. 6 - 9 pm. $5. For more, call Kim Satterwhite at 502695-8222 or email ksatterwhite@soky.org

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

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.

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

Special Needs:

American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better.Call 444-0384 to attend a group session or make an appointment.

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.

Support Groups:

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Whole School Response to Learners

esponse to Intervention (RtI), known as the Kentucky System of Interventions in Kentucky, is an instructional model that addresses a student’s level of achievement in relation to the expected achievement at the child’s current grade level. If the student falls below benchmark, educators use instructional activities to address the learning deficits and raised the learner’s achievement to expected levels. In most educational settings, the model focuses on the student’s deficits and the RtI activities (interventions) are meant to improve weaknesses. In this article, I suggest a shift from the deficit model of RtI to a more inclusive model that would respond to the needs of all learners.

This requires extending the model to include all learners in today’s diverse classrooms. In fact, in 2007, the Council for

Exceptional Children, the foremost advocacy organization for children with special needs, wrote that RtI, must be viewed as a school-wide initiative, spanning both special education and general education” (p.1).

What would a whole school RtI design look like?

Whole school RtI becomes a fluid problem solving process by which all the diverse characteristics of learners in each classroom are identified and addressed through differentiated instruction. Who are the diverse students in a classroom? I suggest to my graduate students, who are classroom teachers, that we define diversity as recommended by the Task Force on Diversity of the American Council of Foreign Language Teachers.

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Given the extent of diversity in today’s classroom, how is a teacher to know who to respond to with any given lesson and how to respond? The first step in the problem solving process, as I often remind my students is to,“begin with the end in mind.” In other words, the teacher sets clear, challenging goals that are based on national standards. Then, in order to understand what students need to learn in order to accomplish learning goals, the teacher must screen and assess the student’s current level of achievement. Pre-assessment helps the teacher answer questions like: • • • •

What are the student’s strengths?

What are the student’s needs?

What kind of a learner is the child?

What cultural or socioeconomic factors are important to keep in mind when teaching this learner?

• What emotional aspects are significant to the child’s development?

• In what area(s) is the student advanced and what is his or her need for more challenging work?

Once a teacher has a clear understanding of these issues, the next step is to follow best instructional practices, which will ensure sound learning and achievement for each student. Thus, the teacher modifies the depth of content, the way different students process information, and

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SchoolNotes the choice of products in such a way that all students make successful, continuous progress in their learning.

Gone are the days of having every child on the same page at the same time. Just as a doctor prescribes the appropriate medicine and varies the quantity of the dose based on multiple factors, so the teacher perceives and responds to the complexities of the individuals in his or her classroom.

This does not mean that the teacher has twenty-five or more different lesson plans. Rather, the teacher groups and regroups students according their strengths or needs and may provide independent learning for one or two students at times.

In one of the courses I teach, the graduate students design a Whole School RtI-Differentiated Instruction (DI) plan. The assignment prepares them to be teacher leaders in a variety of a ways. They must compose a mission statement for their school regarding RtI and DI. For example, “To provide an environment that responds to every student’s need with appropriate instruction in order to allow each student to become a self-regulating adult and a lifelong learner.” The graduate students, who are practicing teachers, investigate their school's population to determine the diversity of the students, to set student achievement targets for each diverse group, and to decide what the evidence is that will determine if they met those targets. For example:

Evidence: Percent of students who show steady and consistent progress as evidenced by nationally normed assessment instruments.

After teachers state a mission for whole school RtI, determine their target achievement goals, and decide what evidence will demonstrate the achievement of their goals, they are then responsible for designing a school-wide differentiated instruction program that identifies the best practices, methods and strategies for each diverse group.

Part of their model needs to illustrate how they will communicate and collaborate with their colleagues and with parents. Finally, they decide how to monitor and assess the program in order to ensure it accomplishes their mission statement.

In this article, I have tried to illustrate to the reader what is the true spirit of Response to Intervention. Excellent schools, with rich, challenging curricula and master teachers strive to ensure that each student actually receives instruction that is geared to his or her particular needs.

Rather than a deficit model of instruction in which all we do is look at student weaknesses, our intent is to see the diversity of strengths and needs that each child presents to us, to honor the child, and to educate him or her in the best way possible. a

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Indicator: 100% of students identified as gifted in

Language Arts will show steady and consistent progress in student achievement over the three-year program. Growth should equate to a minimum of one year’s improvement, based on entry-level achievement, and be above the class average.

References American Council of Foreign Language Teachers (2007). Position statement of the task force on diversity.

Council for Exceptional Children (2007). CEC’s position on Response to Intervention: The unique role of special education and special educators.

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AskTheDoctor

Oh My Aching Joints!

Understanding arthritis, and minimally invasive, muscle sparing hip and knee replacement I bet every one of you knows someone who has had hip or knee replacement surgery. It’s really become a very common surgery these days but that wasn’t always the case. I have first-hand knowledge of the surgical options some 40 years ago. My father had hip surgery back in the 1960’s.

It was a very painful procedure back then, with uncertain outcomes and a difficult recovery. Thankfully surgical techniques have come a long way, and here in Paducah we are extremely fortunate to have talented and experienced surgeons available, who routinely perform minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Shiraz Patel, a Board certified physician with the Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky (OIK) has been

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With: Dr. Shiraz K. Patel M.D. Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky

performing this surgery for over 11 years. He is one of only 10% of orthopedic surgeons in the US that can perform a minimally invasive, muscle sparing, knee or hip replacement surgery. He was kind enough to explain the complex reasons for hip and knee replacement during a recent interview, as well as an overview of the surgery and recovery process.

Dr. Patel grew up in Chicago and was trained at the University of Minnesota medical school. He obtained his specialized orthopedic training at Washington University in St. Louis. He stayed an extra year (for a total of six) to obtain a fellowship in hip and knee replacement, and joint reconstruction. After practicing for 8 years in Minnesota, he and his wife, Melanie, wanted to find a nice home nearer to her parents in St. Louis. “We visited Paducah in 2007 and my wife just loved it here,” Patel told me. “My three children, Peyton (10), Bailee, (8) and Madison (5) all attend

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AskTheDoctor incidence of joint damage in European populations. So genes play a key role. Secondly, there is wear and tear. The mechanics of the joint just wear out and, depending on the activities we engage in during our lifetime, this may occur when we are young or old. Weight and joint stress have a lot to do with it. A person like a plumber who spends time on their knees is at higher risk. As is a person who is overweight or an athlete as both factors will put stress on the joints.”

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St. Mary’s. I joined Paducah Bone & Joint who recently merged with OIK. It’s been a great move for our family.”

“I find a great deal of satisfaction in joint replacement surgery,” Patel told me. “My patients often can’t walk without pain and are largely disabled by their conditions. Surgery has a huge and positive impact on their lives. I can give them back the ability to use the bathroom unaided or go to the grocery without pain or the use of a disability scooter.

Most of my patients are very appreciative and performing these surgeries is a very tangible way to help people.”

Trauma is another key component of joint failure. Broken bones and joint infections also affect the mechanics of the knees and hips. Finally inflammation and erosion, often caused by such diseases as osteoporosis, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, damage the knee. In particular damage to the cartilage, the gliding surface over which the joint moves, can result in extreme pain and immobility.

“Any process that wears out ‘the tread on your tires’ results in bone rubbing on bone,” Patel explained. And that is going to hurt!

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“My patients need hip and knee replacement for a variety of reasons,” Patel explained. “For some people their joints fail because of a genetic predisposition. In Minnesota for example, many people are of European decent.

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What does surgery entail?

“Hip and knee replacement involves replacing the damaged joint and these days we use components made of metal and plastic,” Patel told me.“I typically do surgery on Monday and my patients go home in around 3 days – it might be two or four depending on many factors. There are no trophies for getting out of the hospital early! I focus on the long term result. If my patient is a single, older male for instance, with no one to care for him immediately, I would recommend a short stay in a rehabilitation facility. This may be for a few days or even a week or two depending on the patient’s age and physical condition. It also depends on who is available to care for them post surgery. Every single patient has the option to stay in the hospital longer if they wish.”

What can I do to postpone surgery?

Dr. Patel stresses that protecting your joints and postponing surgery for as long as possible is the best course of action. “The first thing I tell my patients when they come in with joint pain is to try non-weight bearing exercise

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such using an elliptical machine or swimming, (which is the best form of therapy for damaged joints). Take an over the counter anti inflammatory and pain reliever that suits you and fits your pocket book. ‘Arthritis vitamins’, as I like to call them, are also a good idea. Glucosamine and Chondrotin increase your cartilages ability to absorb water and act like a sponge; the better to protect your joints.”

“Once your joint disease has progressed to the point of continual discomfort where these initial actions are not working then we’ll try injections into the joint,” Patel explained. (I have had those for my Rheumatoid arthritis, and my mother has them for her osteoporosis symptoms, and they can really help.) The injections are cortisone and hylaronic acid sometimes referred to as ‘rooster comb injections’. “This is similar to the naturally produced lubrication for your joints,” Patel told me.“We may also try bracing the joint although this is difficult for the hips. I encourage my patients to use any method they

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have faith in to reduce the discomfort of a damaged and painful joint: Vinegar, copper bracelets – whatever helps them!”

“Surgery is a last resort,” Patel stated. It can be done at any time. You are not burning any bridges if you have this done early in the process or if you wait until you are seriously affected and disabled. It’s up to you the patient and I will be happy to discuss surgery whenever you are ready. Last year I replaced the knee on a 96 year old gentleman. His quality of life has improved dramatically and a year later he’s extremely happy that he had the surgery.”

For more information about hip or knee replacement please visit a qualified orthopaedic specialist. You can also find helpful information the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, www.abos.org. a

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CommunityNews By: Crystal Engler

Project AIDS Orphan 5K Run And Walk

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ometimes in our busy lives, we don't stop and think about the struggles that other people face in our community, let alone a half a world away from us.

One local family has taken on a village, literally, by helping hundreds of orphaned children in Africa.

The AIDS pandemic has devastated thousands of families, in Africa, especially in the Sub-Saharan area. In Kenya alone, there is estimated to be one million orphans who have lost their parents to AIDS, and one out of every three adults is HIV positive. Extended family systems in the African culture have traditionally provided support for these orphans. AIDS, combined with other pressures such as urban migration, is pushing the extended family system to a breaking point in the worst affected communities. As a result, many AIDS orphans are raised by their grandparents, but adding a mouth to feed understandably puts a strain on these families. In addition, the death of a grandparent may create a situation where there are

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no extended family members who are willing or able to care for the children.

Children affected by losing a parent to AIDS often suffer the grief and confusion experienced by any orphan. Their loss can sometimes be worsened by prejudice and social exclusion, including the loss of education, health care, even of the property they are entitled to inherit. The resulting poverty and isolation can create a vicious circle, placing them at greater risk of contracting HIV themselves. Unfortunately, there is no government welfare system to support children who have lost parents to AIDS, nor is there access to free public education, soup kitchens, or health care of any kind.

Project AIDS Orphan is a local organization that helps children in Kenya who have been orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. The group supports the Mission House of Hope, an African-led outreach to children orphaned

by AIDS. They approach the care of AIDS orphans holistically: by nurturing the child's mind, body and soul. I spoke with Paul Bilak, founder of Project AIDS Orphan.

"Our basic and foundational efforts are to provide financial support for children who have been orphaned and then taken in by relatives. We help provide shelter, clothing, school fees, shoes, mosquito nets, beds, and things of that nature," Bilak said. "Last year, we got involved with one of the elementary schools and provided school lunches."

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CommunityNews Supporting the orphans in Kenya was a personal calling for Bilak. "My wife Monica and I, my college roommate, Todd Yocum, and friend Nathan Brown (who is a life long Paducah resident and musician with ‘Solid Rock-it Boosters’), founded Project AIDS Orphan after living in Kenya for three years,” he explained.“I worked at a mission hospital, and I saw how AIDS devastated the community. Upon our return home, we started sending money to a specific family that had been affected by AIDS. Our family and friends also wanted to help and that's how Project AIDS Orphan was started."

The ministry has hit home with Bilak and his family. "At this point, we're sponsoring thirty-eight children. We know most of them by name and we have many of the kids' pictures on our organization's brochure and even displayed in our home. We can tell you specific stories about each of them, because they're kind of like family," Bilak said.

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ing the 5K One World Run and Walk on November 20. This year, they have high hopes of raising enough money to fund a new project, which they believe will be a great help to the orphans in Kenya. Bilak said, "We plan on building a health clinic in the community with the funds brought in from the 5K. Right now, we have about 80% of the funds needed in place. If the 5K run and walk is very successful, we may be able to have all of the funding in place very shortly."

The Project AIDS Orphan 5K Run and Walk is set for November 20 in Paducah's Noble Park at 9.00 a.m.

Early bird entry fee is $20 or $25 on the day of registration. Participants should meet at Shelter 19 in Noble Park the morning of the race. Even if you're not a runner, walkers are allowed and encouraged to participate. After the run, there will be a one-mile fun run for the kids. For more information, contact Bilak at (270) 556-8241 or go to their website at www.projectaidsorphan.org. a

To raise money and awareness, Project AIDS Orphan is host-

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The Sociopath Revealed

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ith the recent passage of Halloween, people are turning their attention towards upcoming holidays. Television networks are replacing reruns of Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street with reruns of Miracle on 34th Street and A Christmas Carol. Some of the fainter of hearts may be glad that images of Freddy Kruger and Jason no longer catch us by surprise when flipping through television channels. Don’t relax just yet. Sociopaths don’t only come out for October 31st. They are actively creating chaos the other 364 days of the year.

Surprised? Many people unfamiliar with this psychological profile are surprised to learn that sociopaths don’t have fingernails made of switch blades, and they don’t stumble around downtown Paducah with their bloody chainsaws.

They don’t have grotesque deformities that frighten small children, and they don’t live in creaky old abandoned houses with tombstones in the yard. So, what does a sociopath look like? Just like you and me – only better. The ironic and

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By: Dr. Sarah Shelton Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist

often misunderstood aspect of sociopathy is that they present to be the opposite of everything they really are.

Sociopaths are often highly attractive, charming, charismatic people. They are often very well liked by people with whom they have relatively superficial acquaintance, because of their magnetic personalities. Indeed, people are actually drawn to sociopaths, as they seem to have an almost intoxicating quality to them. They are often highly intelligent, educated, and seem very successful. They often hold impressive leadership positions, because they seek to be in positions of power and control. What is so terrible about being well liked, successful, and appearing as if you have the world by the tail? Nothing – except for the fact that sociopaths gain only at the expense of others.

Why does no one warn us about these individuals?

Unfortunately, sociopaths are so socially savvy, interperson-

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{ } The ironic and often misunderstood aspect of sociopathy is that they present to be the opposite of everything they really are.

ally skilled, and seemingly high functioning – that those who accuse them of wrongdoing are dismissed as jealous, vindictive, or fabricating tales.

How does a sociopath get away with it?

These individuals are highly skilled at identifying vulnerabilities in others. They set out to craftily and systematically exploit those vulnerabilities for their own gain, sometimes just for the pleasure of causing others pain. While both men and women have the capacity for being sociopathic, the prevalence of this psychological profile is predominantly seen in men. The reason for this gender difference is unknown. Sociopaths often seek out relationships, romantic and platonic, with individuals who may be perceived to be inferior to them on some variables, such as attractiveness, socioeconomic status, intelligence, or social standing.

Individuals feel “lucky” to be affiliated with the sociopath Glitter and have no idea – until it is much tooRocks late – just how unlucky they are. Ladies, heed this warning:“If you see Prince Charming coming – run the other way.”

Sociopaths are “social chameleons,” capable of presenting themselves to be whatever they believe you want them to be. They play those roles with Oscar winning talent. Once they get what they want, or are exposed in some way for what they really are, they abandon their victims and move on – to a new job, a new relationship, or a new social circle

or town. Their credibility, based often on their accomplishments or successes and (incorrect) public opinion about them, serve to discredit their victims who attempt to warn us of their existence.

Sociopathy is not exactly a psychological diagnosis, although it has similarities to Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Rather, it is a psychological profile that mental health professionals reference to characterize individuals who possess a collection of traits and behaviors consistent with someone who is motivated to hurt others for their own gain.

These traits include a lack of genuine empathy. Sociopaths have a very shallow emotional range. They do not seem to feel the same degree of emotions as the average person.

However, they may “dry cry” in an attempt to convince others that they are sensitive and caring. They also do not have the ability to feel remorse for the pain they have inflicted upon others. Sociopaths often hear the phrase “But I thought you loved me!” to which the sociopath (if answering honestly) would reply “I am not capable of love nor do I desire to be.” They are narcissistic, perceiving that they are

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Interestingly, their successes in life can also be attributed to their boldness. Sociopaths never assume responsibility for their actions or the harm that they cause, unless it is in the form of an insincere apology designed to further manipulate their victims. They may be impulsive and thrill-seeking in nature yet hide this quality quite well from others. Covert substance abuse is a common phenomenon among sociopaths. They are pathological liars who are so good at lying that they often convince themselves that the alternate reality they have crafted is true, enabling them to even pass lie detector tests with flying colors.

Sociopaths are, by nature, hostile but they are not all violent.

Many times, sociopaths exert their abuse verbally, emotionally, interpersonally, financially, and in any other domain they can. People are often shocked to learn that sociopaths exhibit high performance in the workplace and achieve widespread social popularity (which bodes well for them to have high numbers of people to vouch for them, when one

of their victims tries to out them). Sociopaths’ dysfunction actually tends to bring about havoc in the lives of others much more so than in their own.

Sociopaths never seek mental health treatment on their own (because they believe nothing is wrong with them) but sometimes cross the radar of a mental health professional through a court-ordered evaluation or because their victims seek therapy for the abuse and distress that has resulted in their lives through their relationship with the sociopath.

They often escape legal troubles, because they choose victims who they believe will tolerate their abusive and manipulative behaviors or will not be highly credible if they ever make allegations. The sociopath is a dangerous con artist.

They are slippery creatures to catch. They usually have a lengthy history of close calls in the legal system (whether criminal, civil, or family court), inconclusive disciplinary hearings in the workplace, or near misses in their relationships or social lives before they are actually exposed for what they really are. They thrive on living on the edge and are unconcerned with being discovered, because they always think they are smarter, faster, and better than anyone on their trail.

When confronted, challenged, or questioned, they become indignant, always pointing the finger at their accusers.

How can you avoid being the victim of a sociopath?

Trust your instincts. As the old adage goes, if something (or someone) seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be aware of patterns. Sociopaths can talk themselves out of isolated incidents with relative ease, explaining away their behavior in a way that makes perfect sense and makes you feel guilty and unjustified in ever thinking otherwise.

Another helpful assessment tool is to ask yourself this question: Is this person charming or, am I being charmed?

Thinking of this trait as either an adjective or a verb may reveal what’s truly going on. Genuinely charming people do not make deliberate efforts in this regard. In contrast, the sociopath’s charm is quite calculating.

If you have been the victim of a sociopath, first count your blessings that the person is no longer in your life. It may be helpful to seek treatment from a Psychologist familiar with the dynamics of sociopathic relationships to help you sort through the aftermath of the disaster, assure you that you are not the guilty one, and to help you move forward towards healthier relationships in the future. a

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HealthTips By: Jennifer Gregory

Beating The Sick Day Blues

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ith cold and flu season upon us, you will probably find yourself spending an unexpected day or even a week at home with a sick child. Try to resist the urge to catch up on work or housework and take the day to spend time with your child. If you have multiple children and don’t feel like you get to spend one-on-one time regularly, sick days can be great opportunity to spend time together. Child Specialist, Debbie Mancini-Wilson says that when parents spend sick days bonding with their child “the child gets one-on-one time with you while getting to feel better and building memories that will last a lifetime.”

Cuddle up with Your Kid When your child is sick enough to lay on the couch or bed all day, take the opportunity to snuggle up with them.While limiting television is a good habit, consider bending the rules on sick days and watch movies or television shows with them. If you are home several days, you might want to borrow some DVD’s or video games from a friend so that your child has some “new-to-them” entertainment.

to encourage them to keep drinking fluids. Dr. Heather Orman-Lubell, pediatrician and mom of two kids, tells parents “when their child is sick to worry if they are not eating normally, but to encourage them to drink.” She suggests to parents to offer their children juices, Jello, frozen juices, popsicles, and sorbet if their child is resisting drinking.

When Dr. Orman-Lubell is home with her sick kids and their appetite is beginning to return, she has them help her make soup or cookies for them to eat since kids are often more interested in foods that they help prepare.She also reminds parents that when their children are sick that it is OK to let them eat what they are hungry for, even if it isn’t a food that they would typically be allowed to eat.Once your child is feeling better,you can have them return to their healthy eating patterns.

Make a Sick Day Box Once your child begins feeling better but has not been

A fun way to pass the time, especially when you will be home together for several days, is to read your child a chapter book aloud. Pick up a book that you enjoyed as a child and would like to share with your own child. If you are both sick, have your spouse or a friend pick up an audio book from the library and listen to the book together.

Create Sick Day Rituals Some families have certain routines to help make sick days a little more special. One idea is to let the sick child eat their meals in bed or on the couch off a special TV tray.You can also have a “feel better”blanket you only use for sick kids to snuggle under.

When Jen Goode’s kids are sick she creates a “camp out”area in the living room for the sick kids. She finds that her sick child can see what is going on in the house while staying calm and resting. Make the area comfortable with plenty of blankets, sleeping bags and pillows. You can use an indoor tent or make your own with a sheet over a chair.

Feast on Fun Sick Day Foods and Drinks One of the important things to do when your child is sick is

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HealthTips symptom-free long enough to return to school or daycare, your child will probably be off the couch and be looking for ways to be entertained. A great way to help ward off the boredom is to create a special box toys and craft items to be used only on sick days. When the child is well, put the items back into the box and hide it in a secret place. Be sure to replenish and update items in the box on a regular basis.

Before your child gets sick, shop the dollar stores and sales for coloring books, sticker books, Lego sets and books. You can even stash away a present from birthdays or holidays to put in the box.“Magna Doodles are especially great because there are no crayons or markers to hunt down and the kids can color in bed or on the couch rather than just at the table,” say Good. Another idea is to find a fun craft to do together from a website such as www.FamilyFun.com or www.dltk-kids.com. Collect all supplies necessary for the craft and put them in a sick box so that you are not looking for supplies while your child is sick.

ents and to be able to nurture your child, you need to be sure that you are taking care of yourself. Keep yourself hydrated and remember to fix healthy meals for yourself even if your child does not feel like eating. If possible, take some time for yourself when your spouse is home and can be on sick-kid duty.

If you are up with your child during the night, you need to catch up on your sleep when you can. Consider going to bed when your child goes to bed and try to take a nap if your child falls asleep during the day. If possible, try to share night duties with your spouse.“When your child is sick and not sleeping well, try to follow the advice given to parents of newborns and sleep when your child sleeps,” says Dr. Orman-Lubell.

Before you know it, your child will be feeling better and back to normal. By having some fun and spending time together, you will help reduce the stress of having a sick child and hopefully even make some memories. a

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Cooking Up The Perfect Holiday Gift!

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f you are looking for a unique gift to give someone on your holiday gift list, consider signing them up for cooking classes as your present. In addition to be able to spend time together, you will learn new skills, get some new recipes and have fun.

Artisan Kitchens, a meal carryout and catering service, located at 1704 Broadway in Paducah, offers cooking classes twice a month, typically on a Tuesday evening. The lessons usually cost around $30 and include the meal for the evening. During the class, the students work in groups to make different parts of the meal and the culmination of the evening’s fun is a feast on all their creations.

Dave Jones started Artisan Kitchen seven years ago.Together with some co-workers, they founded this now well known catering company and Jones eventually became its owner.

He had worked in the restaurant business for many years and returned to Paducah to be nearer to his family. Catering gave Jones the chance to create special dishes and share his love of food with his clients. The business has thrived and is well known in the region for his signature deserts and generous donations to charitable events. He recently bought out his partner and is now the sole owner of the business.

Cooking classes that everyone can enjoy “Our cooking classes are casual and fun. Everyone has a good time,” said Jones.“Some people attend the classes as a social outing and others are more serious about learning techniques. Our classes are geared towards both types of students and everyone will get something out of it.”

teach how to prepare an entree meal including salad, sides and an entrée.

One of the things Jones does during the courses is to show people how to make a basic item and then give them different ways to use it. For example, when making make various trifles for a dessert class, one of the parts of the recipe is to make stabilized whipped crème. During the evening, he gives students different techniques to try and various recipes that

Artisan Kitchen began offering cooking courses Western Kentucky Community and Technical College several years ago through their A La Carte cooking series. The courses helped promoted the culinary program and raised funds for the program. The classes were open to the public and were not for credit. When Artisan Kitchen expanded facilities at their current location, they began to offer cooking classes on site.

The courses typically revolve round a specific theme, such as a type of food or cuisine. Some classes focus on specific part of the meal, such as casseroles or soup, while other courses

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call for whipped crème. He also likes to give tips on ways to work around ingredients needed in a dish in case you do not have it on hand or cannot purchase an item locally.

students learned how to make the sauce and then how to use it in several different dishes. Jones also gave ideas to the participants on ways to modify the sauce for different foods.

The Mother of all Sauces!

Their last class for 2010 will be offered on November 9th and it will teach the ‘budding chefs’ how to make various appetizers that can be used at holiday parties. So that more dishes can be covered, this course will be a demonstration class instead of the typical hands on format. Afterwards, all of the students will be able to eat the hors’ dourves and will receive copies all of the recipes.

This fall, Artisian Kitchen did its first series of courses,” Mother of All Sauces.” Each class focused on several different sauces, such as Bechamel, Espagnole, Tomato, Hollandaise, Veloute, and Demi Glaze. During the evening

Classes for 2011 Next year Artisian Kitchen will offer more cooking courses on new themes. The specific dates and times have not yet been selected, but you can join the Facebook page or email list to get the most recent information about offerings.

On the list of classes scheduled for 2011 are several dessert courses, where students will learn about a specific types of dessert and ways to modify the recipes. Jones is also planning on having classes focus on specific international cuisines, such as South American, Thai, and Chinese. Another class planned for 2011 will be a cake decorating class, which will include basic icing and piping techniques.When a general theme such as desserts or cake decorating is repeated, the specific recipes and techniques that are covered will be unique.

In addition to scheduled courses, Artisian Kitchen is also available for private cooking classes for groups or event, such as birthday parties. The parties are held at Artisan Kitchen and the host can select the theme of the class.

“These parties are a lot of fun because everyone gets together and learns how to cook something,” said Jones.

These classes typically for 10-12 people at a time.

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Artisian Kitchens offers other products and services to the residents of Western Kentucky. “We do everything from take-out sandwiches to hors d oeuvres that customer can pick up for a party at their home. We are equally capable of creating a ‘home cooked’ meal for a family or catering a full table service for a wedding,” said Jones.

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For more information on cooking classes, catering and the many other food services Artisian Kitchen offers please call David Jones at (270) 538-0250. Artisan Kitchen is located at 1704 Broadway in Paducah. You can also visit www. artisankitchen.net. a

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Adoption Support Of Kentucky (A.S.K.)

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ovember is Adoption Awareness Month.

Many people have been touched by adoption in some way or another. Whether you're a child that has been placed into an adoptive family, a parent who has raised an adoptive child, or a friend of a family who has experienced adoption, you know what a special blessing adoption can be.

Our area has a wonderful resource at the hand of adoptive parents. Adoption Support for Kentucky (A.S.K.) is a "parent-led" parent support group for families in Western Kentucky. A.S.K. is unique in that it's not led by members out-

side of the adoptive community, but instead, the group is led directly by parents who have experienced adoption in some way themselves. I spoke with Kim Armistead, A.S.K. liaison, about the organization. "We're a program set up through the University of Kentucky, College of Social Work that offers support and training for any family touched by adoption."

A.S.K. has been in existence for nine years. "Tammi DeBoe and I are the parent liaisons for what's called the Lakes Regions West, which specifically helps Western Kentucky, “ Armistead told me.“There are other chapters throughout the state."

A.S.K. offers many services for families affected by adoption.

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CommunityNews "In addition to families who have already adopted, we also welcome anyone who is actually considering adoption,” Armistead explained. “They might just be looking for information, but we're here for them.When you have a biological child, you have a great support team. If you have an adoptive child and none of your friends do, they sometimes don't really know what you're going through. Having this group helps bring parents together so that their experiences can be validated if they have frustrations.This past week, we had two family members who were going through the same problem at the same time, and meeting together with the group allowed them to talk about their experiences."

Although it has many positive aspects, adoption offers its share of struggles, as well. "There are challenges,” Armistead told me. “You don't usually have adoption and kinship care without a loss, either through the loss of a parent or the loss of siblings. A.S.K. is there to equip the parents with help regarding their children's special needs and things like that."

Many people are unfamiliar with the overwhelming need for foster and adoptive families in the United States. So far

this year, in Kentucky alone, there have been more than 6,800 children in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), which is a foster care system in the state. Last year, more than 700 children were adopted. Of those 700, more than 80% of the children were adopted through their foster families. Kentucky practices what's known as family reunification. This means that they work very hard to do whatever they can to keep families together by providing educational classes, family support, or therapy and counseling.

Armistead said, "If there's a way to keep a family together, that's what they're going to do. Obviously, in some cases, families simply cannot be reunified. Unfortunately, nine out of 10 children are removed from a home more than once, and nine out of 10 children come from abusive homes."

But, despite the sobering statistics, there are many happy stories that come from adoption. Armistead explained her story. "My husband and I have been married 25 years. We were unable to have children, and we made the decision that we were going to build our family through adoption.

We adopted a young man from Georgia. He came into our home as a 10 year old in 2008. We're also in the process of finalizing the adoption of another child right now."

A.S.K. has been a tremendous help for Armistead's family.

"We started attending A.S.K. meetings before we ever brought our son into our home.We knew there was going to be issues that we needed to be equipped for. It was a lifesaving thing. We felt very much like we were a better advocate for him, both at school and at home, in dealing with his loss and any feelings he might have of being taken away or abandoned. It's been a wonderful process. I recommend it to anybody," Armistead said.

A.S.K. meetings are free of charge, and child care is provided.

If parents are involved in CHFS foster care, they also receive two hours of training credit for attending a meeting. A.S.K. meets the second and last Monday of every month, excluding a few holidays. The first meeting of the month is held at Oasis Christian Center in Paducah. The last meeting is held at Community Fellowship Baptist Church in Hickory. Both meetings are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information about A.S.K., contact Kim Armistead at 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com, Tammy DeBoe at 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwavecom.net, or visit their website at www.uky.edu/socialwork/trc/ask.htm. a

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Claws&Paws By: LaNita Flanary Flanary Vet

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The Right Food For Your Pet

ith a wide variety of pet foods available these days, how do you choose the right one for your pet? There is as big of a difference in the quality of foods as there is between a hot dog and filet mignon. Dogs and cats can not survive if only fed all meat for a lengthy period of time.Their diets must be balanced right to give them the best nutrition. A pet’s age and weight also play an important part in what to feed. The phrase “you get what you pay for” holds true when it comes to pet food. Higher priced foods are going to be higher in quality and in turn, the cheapest foods are going to have the least quality ingredients.

Higher quality foods have a higher nutritive value; therefore, you will actually purchase less food. Pets must eat more low quality food to meet their nutritional needs. Pets fed higher quality foods also will have fewer stools. Dogs and cats that are fed a high quality food such as Science Diet, Eukanuba, or Iams generally live healthier and longer lives.These foods are balanced and fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Their high quality antioxidants give dogs and cats healthy immune systems.

They also have omega fatty acids for a shiny coat.

part in your pet’s health. Here are some of the most common treats with fat gram and calorie information listed as well.

TREAT Milkbone Beggin Strips Snausages Meaty Bone (medium) Science Diet Light Treats Pounce Cat Treats Whisker Lickin’s Cat Treats

FAT (g) .3 .6 .6 1.8 .3 .13 .12

CALORIES 17 29 17 64 14 3.7 3

Off the Table With holiday parties starting soon, the temptation to include your pet in the holiday fun and food may send your cat or dog to spend the holidays at the vet clinic. Feeding people food to your dog or cat is not a good choice. When your pet is fed consistently the same food at the same times

Also, if your pet has been diagnosed with a disease, it may require a prescription diet. Prescription diets are formulated to treat certain diseases just like medicine.

Having blood work done on your pet can also determine if he or she requires a prescription diet, whether it is for liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes. Talk with your veterinarian to help get your pet on the right food.

Treat your pet right Treats can play an important

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every day, they are less likely to develop stomach upset and are less finicky. Sudden changes in their diets, even in small amounts, such as one small bite of ham or turkey, can cause vomiting and/or diarrhea. Some people food, especially fatty ones, can easily trigger a possibly fatal pancreatitis. To let you know how serious a pancreatitis is, many veterinarians give only a 50/50 chance of survival. So, remember to remind your guests at your holiday parties not to feed your pets from the table. Make sure scraps are disposed of properly and not left where pets can find them. Should your pet develop signs of stomach upset, such as vomiting or diarrhea, call your veterinarian.

No bones about it Bones have been thrown to the dogs as long as dogs have been man’s best friend. Some dogs may never have a problem chewing on bones. However, many problems can arise, and for some, it may be too late by the time your dog shows any signs.

Most people have heard that chicken bones splinter and should not be given to dogs, but other bones can cause just as much harm. Bones are not easily digested and usually pass through the stool, which can lead to constipation and impaction of the intestines. Fragments and splinters from bones can also easily perforate the intestinal tract. This can lead to peritonitis and death. Bones also commonly get lodged in the roof of a dog’s mouth or throat, which causes damage that leads to severe infections. Choking is another common and many times fatal problem is dogs are allowed to chew on bones. If your pet has chewed on a bone, watch for these signs: bloody diarrhea, vomiting, straining to go to the bathroom, pawing at the mouth, breathing difficulties or lack of appetite. If any of these signs begin, please call your veterinarian immediately.

So, are bones safe for dogs? Yes, commercial ones. Dogs should only be allowed to chew on “bones” designed for dogs, such as Dentabones or CET chews. Dentabones and CET chews are easily digested, help clean your dog’s teeth, and are a safer choice, but should still be given in moderation. Although rawhides are a very popular commercial bone, your dog should be watched closely if chewing on rawhide bones. Small pieces chewed off can still cause choking or constipation if swallowed. We have seen this happen many times. So, even though it may be tempting to toss your begging canine a bone, take it from the professionals who see the unfortunate outcomes, and don’t. a

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