May 2015 issue of PAFM

by: Rick Epstein, Place of Employment

F r o m t h e E d i t o r ’s G a r d e n . . .

“The flowers that bloom in the spring tra-la Breathe promise of merry sunshine…”

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hhh May! Sandwiched between the last frost of April and the steamy June heat, it is the month of Spring in western Kentucky. We are compelled to get out of the house. We mow. We weed. We plant. (We also blow our noses and sneeze, this year even more than usual, because everything is blooming and growing, seemingly all at once.) After a long, cold and snowy winter the world appears to be flowering and propagating; trees and dogwoods, and shrubs and holly. Have you ever seen so much oak pollen?

I ride my bike as much as possible in the spring - before it becomes too hot to be a pleasure any more. I arrange the pots of herbs on my deck and drag home half dead flowering things that I plant in yet more pots. I break out the hammock swing and buy new cushions for my porch chairs. I impatiently watch my mint grow little leaves and dream of the crisp, light mojito’s my husband makes in the summer.

In the spring the skies turn a rich blue and the grass is the deepest green. Birds and bees are everywhere. Each May I remind myself that Spring in western Kentucky is really beautiful.

This May is going to be especially good because my daughter is coming to visit. She lives in California with my grandson and I don’t see her often enough. But this May we will have almost a week of mother-daughter time. I can’t wait! Of course I want to hug her and spoil her. But I am also looking forward to just sitting and talking-sharing time and memories. She’s 32 and has become an amazing, and talented women. Gone is the angst of childhood. We are good friends.

I wish every mother, no matter how you came to gain that title, love and happiness this Mother’s day.

Oh, and the lyrics at the start of my missive are from The Mikado, a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan. It was written in the 19th century and a favorite of my mother who just turned 92. I can hear her singing it now as she does every Spring! Go ahead and find it on YouTube, it’ll make you smile.

-Karen Hammond

Purchase Area Family Magazine Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270.559.5840 Office 270.415.9400

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E AT U R E S Abell General Dentistry: Experts in Sedation and Implant Dentistry by: Dr. Dan Abell and Karen Hammond . . . .8

100th Anniversary of Paducah Rotary Club by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Lowertown Arts and Music Festival: It’s That Fun! by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Raising the Steaks by: Rae Wagoner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

D E PA R T M E N T S iNEST A Guide to Seasonal Eating by: Kelsie Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

i E D U C AT E Fill in the Summer Gap with Educational Fun! by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

iCALENDAR Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Purchase Area Family Magazine • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Family Magazine® is published monthly by All Good Media, L.L.C., Advertising design by Angie Wyatt Design, William Decker and Ingram Design and layout design by Angie Wyatt Design. Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Wyatt, Ingram Design & William Decker are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of Purchase Family Magazine® may not necessarily reflect the opinions of Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Wyatt Design, Ingram Design & William Decker. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to publisher@purchasefamilymag.com (270) 415-9400

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iSUPPORT Celebrating the Art of Nursing by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Starfish Orphan Ministry Color Run by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

A Season of Great Music: A PSO Season Primer by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Push, Push, and Away! by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

A Super Weekend for Super Fun: the 37th Annual Superman Celebration by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

i H E A LT H It’s All About Her! Women’s Health by: Dr. Van Tran Meeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

ENDING NOTES Clip and Save Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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by: Dr. Dan Abell and Karen Hammond

Comprehensive Training Dr. Francis Abell and Dr. Dan Abell, together with the staff at Abell General Dentistry, offer a comprehensive list of dental services that include general and cosmetic dentistry, periodontal and endodontic services, as well as oral surgery. In order to offer such comprehensive services, Dr. Dan (that’s what everyone calls him) has obtained several professional certifications. As Abell General Dentistry offers sedation dentistry and surgical options for patients, Dr. Dan wanted to be absolutely sure that he could respond appropriately to any emergency. He is a part-time paramedic with Mercy Regional EMS. Dr. Dan has extensive training in sedation dentistry, including having attended a post graduate IV sedation program at the Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Dan has obtained over 800 hours of post-graduate training related to dental implant therapy. He is also an American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Associate Fellow. The

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AAID credential is your assurance that a dental implant dentist has education, training, experience and competence in implant dentistry. Dr. Dan is the only dentist with this credential in western Kentucky.

Why do people lose their teeth?

Teeth and their supporting bone and gum tissue can be lost for many reasons. Tooth decay, periodontal disease, and trauma are some of the more common causes. Other factors include everything from lack of fluoride in well water, proximity to dental care, and genetics. In the past, people weren’t as concerned about their teeth or the cosmetic appearance of their smile. Dental care was a luxury and more teeth were pulled rather than restored.

For younger people, sports injuries or dental decay may be a contributing factor to lost teeth. Whatever the reason, if you have lost or are about to lose your teeth, you can now have them replaced.

‘This article is paid advertising and the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.’

Bridges & Dentures Not too long ago, the most common way to replace missing teeth was with a bridge. Although this was a relatively quick and simple method of replacing teeth it has drawbacks.

Some studies show the average life of a dental bridge is about 10 years. Because the bridge is anchored to existing teeth, it may cause decay to those teeth.

When a bridge fails, the teeth that anchor the bridge are often lost. When compared to a properly placed implant, a bridge could be considered an inferior tooth replacement option. This is assuming that supporting structures, (bone & gum tissue,) are adequate or can be surgically strengthened to support the implant. The bone depth, width, and density, along with gum tissue quality, are all considered when determining the proper support for the implant and restoration.

Until dental implants became more commonplace, a person with many, or all, their teeth missing had to be fitted for a partial or complete set of dentures. Anyone who has dentures will tell you they have ups and downs! They are the cheapest option but they as are also the least effective option to restore form and function. They may not feel or look as good because they are not rigid or fixed. For instance, denture wearers often complain about their ability to chew food. “People usually have more trouble with conventional lower dentures, there is very little tissue to stabilize them,” said Dr. Dan.

What happens when you’re missing teeth?

“The part of the jaw that holds on to your teeth is called the alveolar ridge,” explained Dr. Dan. “The only reason it ever develops is because the developing tooth bud tells it to. The alveolar ridge is maintained by a healthy tooth. Once a tooth is lost, that bone usually reabsorbs and loses mass in both height and width. That’s why some people’s facial profile collapses and looks sunken in with their dentures removed. Although this varies from person to person, it’s only a matter of time before the ridge will decline. Dental implants, if properly loaded, will stimulate the bone to maintain itself. Not as well as a natural tooth, but better than anything else we know of.”

Dental Implants: Replacement teeth that feel natural “Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth,” explained Dr. Dan. “There are two general phases to implant dentistry; surgical and restorative. By having a single provider who is well-trained in both phases, our patients will be more likely to get the best and most personalized outcome.”

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surgical procedures can help obtain the end goal,” he explained. “No one should have an implant surgery without already having the final restorative (prosthetic) plan made.” The key is the foundation consisting of the jaw bone and soft tissue. You must be in good health and financially able to afford dental implants.

“There is usually a treatment option for everyone, even if they have been told that they cannot have dental implants.”

It is one of the most predictable ways to replace a tooth. The most common implant used is a root form, titanium screw that replaces the root of tooth. (Other materials and shapes can be used.) The implant goes into the jaw bone and the prosthesis, usually a crown, gets attached to it.

In rare case, if you have an allergy to titanium, or you have a severe amount of bone loss, you may need a bone graft or a different style of implant. Most often bone grafting is used to replace lost bone. Other types of implants include a subperiosteal implant. This is a custom cast framework that sits on top of the jaw bone. Dr. Dan can discuss this and other options if you are not a good candidate for root form, screwin implants.

Dental implants take time. The final load bearing restoration of the new tooth cannot be fitted until the bone has healed.

This typically takes four to six months after the screw is implanted. On some occasions a limited functioning prosthetic can be placed at the time the screw is implanted. In other cases a tooth can be pulled and an implant placed with a temporary crown put on it, all on the same visit.

Mini Implants A mini implant is no different than the larger conventional screw implants, just thinner (less than 3.0 mm in diameter).

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) recommends that these devices are only used in certain limited conditions. For instance, the replacement of a lower front tooth, if there is no room to place a larger conventional implant, (typically three to six millimeters in diameter). Success of an implant may depend on the bone healing into very small irregularities on the implant surface, this will in effect lock the implant to the bone (osseous integration). The more bone that is attached (healed) to the implant surface, the greater its stability. This can often have an effect on the longevity of an implant. Mini implants were initially designed to be used temporarily; to retain a temporary restoration while the conventional implants are healing. They can usually be removed by hand even after they have fully integrated. Mini implants should be used with caution as they are more likely to be lost due to fracturing or loosening.

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The appropriate treatment for you Because of his extensive training Dr. Dan is not ‘married’ to one product or procedure. He can choose the most appropriate option for the patient. Dental implants are not always the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth. If you feel implant dentistry is the choice for you, Abell General Dentistry asks that you undergo a clinical and radiographic examination along with a review of your health history.

During these consultation visits, your specific needs and considerations will be addressed. “Your questions and concerns are important to us,” said Dr. Dan. “We will work with you very closely to help make your procedure a success.”

Insurance accepted and Financing available Abell General Dentistry, P.S.C. is located at 4975 Alben Barkley Drive, Suite #3 in Paducah. They will work hand-inhand with their patients to maximize insurance reimbursement for covered procedures. They are currently in network with the following insurance companies: Anthem, Delta Dental, Health Resources, and Metlife. Abell General Dentistry accepts out-of-network insurances and will gladly file claims with them as well. Abell General Dentistry also accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover, and financing is offered through CareCredit®.

Abell General Dentistry has a comprehensive website where you can obtain information about all their services and procedures. To find out more please visit, abelldental.com.

For more information about dental implants or to schedule a consultation appointment, please call them at 270.554.3031. v

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by: Amy Noles

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his past February, the Rotary Club of Paducah celebrated its 100th anniversary.

In 1915, the Rotary Club of Louisville sponsored the charter of the Paducah Rotary Club as the second club in Kentucky. It was the 139th of 35,000 clubs, of the now more than 1.2 million Rotarians located in 166 countries! Today the club the Paducah club is the third largest in the state of Kentucky. It has approximately 200 members, more than 40 of which are women. It has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to causes locally, nationally, and internationally.

On Oct. 16, 1914, the Rotary Club of Paducah held its first organizational meeting. The early members met for dinner at the Palmer House but later moved to the Irvin Cobb Hotel, where they met for 71 years.

The club now meets each Wednesday at noon at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in downtown Paducah. Members enjoy fellowship and song, and are entertained and informed by guest speakers. The list of guests include politicians, university, business and industry leaders, fellow Rotarians, as well as regional and local performing groups.

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The Rotary Club of Paducah is part of District 6710, which is comprised of 60 clubs in 64 counties. Rotary members are busy people who fully and cheerfully accept the additional responsibilities of club membership.

While the Paducah Club began with 55 men committed to service, the current membership is a diverse group of citizens. Members come from all parts of the county and from many different backgrounds. “Our oldest member, Gene Katterjohn, has been a participant since 1951 and Nathan Henderson, born in 1984, is our youngest member,” 20142015 President Jamie Futrell added proudly.

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and professionals unite under the banner of service.

‘Service above self’ is our motto. One of our worldwide goals is to eradicate polio and we are very close to achieving this.”

Locally, Futrell told me that they continue the spirit of peace and importance of community. “We work to make our community a better place to live. We have achieved this through programs like our initiation of the Community Scholarship Program that allows the majority of graduating seniors to obtain their first two years of post-secondary education absolutely free.” Along with the scholarship program, Rotary played a major role in building the engineering facility at WKCTC. Supporting higher education is a top priority for Rotarians.

Futrell added, “Every year we have a speech contest for high school students with scholarship money as the prize. Our largest event each year is the Rotary Antique Quilt Show which we have run for more than 25 years. It is held at the Robert Cherry Civic Center during quilt week. The proceeds from that event help us fund our donation to the Community Scholarship Program.”

Service above Self Futrell explained that Rotary supports an extensive variety of causes in the U.S. and abroad. “Rotary believes that worldwide peace can be achieved when business leaders

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“We are so proud of the accomplishments of our club and the contributions of our past and present members to Rotary’s causes,” said Futrell. “The Rotary Club of Paducah is very proud of the role we have been fortunate to play in helping to improve our community.” v

by: Kelsie Gray

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hen I was a child reading the Little House series, I often wondered why it was that Laura and Mary Ingalls were so thrilled to receive an orange in their Christmas stockings each year. After all, in my family, we always had a bowl of often-ignored oranges sitting around on the kitchen counter at home, and if we wanted more, we could go to the grocery store and buy a whole bag for around four dollars. So what made those oranges special and rare enough to be given as gifts from Santa? Can you imagine the abject disappointment on your child's face if they plowed into their stocking Christmas morning only to find it stuffed with nuts and citrus fruit?

While it may seem as though the stories in the Little House series happened eons ago, the fact of the matter is, it was only about a century ago that an orange (or a banana or a pineapple) was considered an exotic rarity. There are still people alive today who can remember the fuss and hubbub the day that first crate of bananas arrived in town, all the way from the tropics. They can still remember that first bite of an unfamiliar fruit.

Strawberries in February Nowadays, you can walk into the produce section of any supermarket and find strawberries in February. You can buy tomatoes in March and asparagus in August. If a watermel-

on craving strikes you at midnight during a blizzard in December, you can hop in your SUV and go buy one at Kroger. All of this unseasonal abundance is something we've only had at our disposal for 50 years or so, and yet we've grown so accustomed to buying whatever we want, whenever we want it, that the idea of eating locally and in season is a novel one.

Local and Seasonal If you ever wanted to experiment with seasonal, local eating, now is a great time to start, as this is the time of year many farmers’ markets and roadside stands start open up for the season. While I encourage local – or at least seasonal – eating year-round, it's much easier to form that habit when there is an abundance of locally grown food available than it is in the dead of winter when your options are limited to things like onions, turnips, and whatever you might have put away in the freezer or cellar during the summer growing season.

The benefits of sourcing your fruits and vegetables locally are many. For starters, local produce tends to come from growers who use far fewer pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides than the industrial mega-farms from which most supermarket produce comes. Even if local produce isn't certified organic by the USDA (and because of the cost involved, most local produce won't be), it may very well be organically grown. ilistwesternkentucky.com May 2015 • 15

Local and Fresh Secondly, produce bought locally was most likely picked very recently (perhaps as recently as that morning) and traveled far fewer miles to get to your table. The benefit there is that it was picked at the peak of ripeness. It arrives to you as fresh as possible and with most of its nutritional benefits intact. In contrast, a supermarket tomato or box of strawberries was picked while still green, gassed with ethylene to “ripen” it, often irradiated to preserve it, and then shipped possibly thousands of miles. By the time you pick it up and put it in your cart, it could be three or four weeks old. What little flavor or nutritional qualities it might have had have been largely lost to time and travel.

Let us not forget, too, that when you buy produce from a local grower, you are keeping your dollars in our local economy as well as “voting yes” to keep local food available in your community. Small farmers are not rich, by any stretch of the imagination. Their work is a labor of love. To have someone buy and appreciate their produce lets them know you value their dream. It's part of what keeps them out there weeding and watering; planting and picking; and driving to the market at 6 a.m. to be ready when customers arrive.

A Change of Palate Finally, once you start to eat locally and seasonally, your palate will change. At first, it seems unreasonable to deprive

yourself of those January strawberries. It seems cruel to deny yourself that tomato in March.

But then, you will taste a strawberry from a roadside stand in late May. You will eat a thick, juicy slice of Brandywine tomato you bought at the farmer's market in July. You will take a freshly dug potato and turn it into mashed potatoes that have an earthy depth of flavor you didn't know existed. You will understand, then, that those supermarket fruits and vegetables you've been eating without joy, were just ghosts of what a real strawberry, or real tomato, or real potato, are supposed to taste like. You will not want to go back to the unsatisfying facsimiles of the real thing. You will wait all year, for those three glorious weeks in May and June, when the local strawberries are ripe, and you will gorge yourself on them. As quickly as they arrived, they will be gone, and it will be time to move on to a new fruit or vegetable love affair.

From the first, tender stalks of asparagus or pea pods in early April to the last, sweet butternut squash you've kept in your basement and turned into soup in February, there is abundance to celebrate in every season. Even in winter, when nothing grows, you can play your cards right and have tomatoes in the freezer and apples in the garage to see you through the snowy days.

Give It a Try So if only just for this spring and summer, try an experiment.

Source your produce locally and eat only what's in season.

Learn new recipes to take full advantage of what's available.

Know and understand where your fruits and vegetables came from. And while you're at it, don't be afraid to ask questions to the vendors at the market or farm stand. Did they grow it themselves? What was it sprayed with? What's their favorite way to prepare an eggplant or a zucchini? A grower who takes pride in his or her produce will be happy to discuss their life's work.

If you absolutely hate eating the sweetest, most tender corn or the crispiest, crunchiest carrots, you can give up your experiment at any time. You have the incredible privilege of choosing to not eat locally or seasonally. But you also have the incredible opportunity to support a local grower and eat some of the freshest, most intensely flavored produce imaginable. v 16 • May 2015 ilistwesternkentucky.com

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by: Robin Gericke

Fill the Summer Gap with Educational Fun!

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hree months of no school sounds great to students everywhere. However, three months of no math, no classes, and no homework can leave a gap in education and lessons learned the previous semester may slip away. West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) offers a wide variety of fun and educational camps to fill the summer gap.

“The main reason the college has these summer classes and camps is because we want to offer programs, workshops, and educational enrichment to help students during their time away from school,” said Kevin O’Neil, the director of Community Education at WKCTC. “In the summer, kids can slip back or not remember what they learned. We want to help reinforce education with interesting camps where it’s fun to learn. The camps have a two-fold purpose: for enjoyment and also for reinforcement.”

Read on for more details about the upcoming camps this summer:

Career Craze Camps This is WKCTC’s third year to offer Career Craze camps, which were originally an initiative of the Lieutenant Governor. “The camps include field trips to meet with professionals so stu-

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dents can see what’s going on in the industry,” O’Neil explained.

“Career exploration can happen at a very young age. Anytime you can explore future career choices, it’s always good. Kids shouldn’t wait until senior year and then say, ‘What am I going to do now?’ Today, students need to have a plan.” The Career Craze camps give students a view into professional industries.

However, the camps also equip them with a plan for the future should they choose to pursue a career in the field they learned about during camp. “The Career Craze camps we offer have programs here at the college,” O’Neil told me.

At the end of each Career Craze camp, college representatives will be available to answer questions, as well as show camp participants that WKCTC could be their next step after high school.

Healthcare Grades 7-9 / July 6-9 / 8 am – 12 pm / No charge If your child is interesting in becoming a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, or other health professionals, this camp is for them. Participants will tour the areas of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Surgical Tech, Dental, Phlebotomy, X-Ray/Ultrasound and Respiratory, and other facilities on the campus of WKCTC. They will also travel to Baptist Health to tour the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language

Pathology departments and meet with interns learning about careers in those fields.

Students will be divided into five groups of five, to encourage learning and discussion. The camp will include short presentations about health careers and hands-on experience through simulations. Students from WKCTC’s healthcare programs will speak to the camp participants about their field of study.

Energy/Alternative Energy Grades 7-9 / June 8-11 / 8 am – 12 pm / No charge Campers will learn how electric energy is produced by touring two energy plants and visiting a local power utility to see how electricity is delivered to their homes. Participants will also tour a LEED certified building. They will learn about alternative energy sources by traveling to a WKCTC facility that has a simulation house, a solar power generation system, and GEO thermal HVAC system. There will be a hands-on lesson on how a generator works and the students will explore wind energy, and how it works. Throughout the week campers will learn about careers in the energy industry.

Lego Camps!

Take Legos to the extreme by using them to build robots, capture wind, and more while learning about technology, engineering, math and science.

Extreme Lego Camp - Grades 1-2 June 1-5 or 15-19 / 8 am – 4 pm / $225 This camp uses the Lego Education WeDo Robotics Construction Set and Activity Pack to introduce young students to robotics. Campers will build LEGO models with working motors and sensors. They will use a series of crosscurricular, theme-based exercises to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, language and literacy.

Extreme Lego Camp – Grades 3-4 June 1-5 or 15-19 / 8 am – 4 pm / $225 The Lego set used in this camp contains 396 Lego Technic elements and full-color building instruction booklets for 10 principal models and 18 main models. Students will learn about machines and mechanisms and calibrate and capture wind.

Extreme Lego Camp – Grades 5-6 June 8-12 or 22-26 / 8 am – 4 pm / $225 Students will make robots move, talk, and respond at their command. With second generation Lego robotics (NXT Mindstorm), campers will work through numerous projects and exercises. Through a hands-on environment, campers will use creativity and programming skills to explore the STEM connection to the world of robotics.

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Extreme Lego Camp – Grades 7-8 June 8-12 / 8 am – 4 pm / $225 Participants will learn to control LEGO EV3 robots by developing software-programming skills. The exercises are challenge-based, and students will understand what makes robotics work. Campers will be challenged to solve three real robotic engineering problems.

STEM Field Exploration Camps If your child’s favorite subject has always been science or math, these camps will give them a chance to learn about careers in the STEM fields. Designed to give middle school and high school students an opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields, these camps feature demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, field trips and contacts with professionals in the STEM fields.

Boys Only Camp Grades 7-12 / June 1-5 / 8 am – 4 pm / $100

No Boys Allowed Camp Grades 7-12 / June 15-19 / 8 am – 4 pm / $100

Introduction to STEAM Camp June 22-26 / 12:30 pm – 4 pm / $275 Students will apply technologies used by engineers and graphic artists. Activities include using Computer Aided

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Design (CAD) software to create 3-D objects. Students will create a real object using a 3-D printer. Students will explore a couple of computer programming languages associated with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) careers. This hands-on camp is a half day afternoon each day.

Career Exploration Drama Camp Grades 6-11 / June 8-12 / 8 am – 4 pm / $100 Learn to be a star actor in this five day camp. Explore your creative side while being taught the elements of play production & performance. Participants will help build the sets for two plays, explore their artistic side in art class and participate in the performances. 6th – 9th graders. Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. Plays will be Friday evening June 12, 2015.

And More!

WKCTC also offers culinary, basketball and cheerleading summer camps. For more information and to register, visit westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Workforce Solutions/Community Education.

“Summer is a busy time of year, and parents are looking for good opportunities for their child,” O’Neil said. “We offer good quality camps, affordable camps, and the numbers prove that.” The camps fill up quickly, so be sure to register soon! If you want to help fill the summer gap and keep your child learning and having fun all year long, sign up for a v summer camp at WKCTC!

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Wizard of Oz. Mainstage School of Performing Arts. Curtain at 2pm at Heath Middle School. Call 270.558.4249 or mymainstageschool.com for information.

We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes and cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information. For up-to-date calendar information, visit ilistwesternkentucky.com

Paducah Symphony Orchestra –Children’s & Youth Choruses / Paducah Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert. Carson Center. 270.444.0065. paducahsymphony.org

MAY FRIDAY 1

Carson Center Family Series: Popovich Pet Comedy Show. Carson Center. 3:00 PM. 270.450.4444. thecarsoncenter.org

C.A.C.’s 6th Annual Relay for Life Pageant. Benton W.O.W. Building. 2PM. $25 to compete, $5 admission.

MONDAY 4 TUESDAY 5 Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. mclib.net Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy. McCracken County Cooperative Extension.

11AM-12PM. Learning session. https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/

Wizard of Oz. Mainstage School of Performing Arts. Curtain at 7pm at Heath Middle School. Call 270.558.4249 or mymainstageschool.com for information.

WEDNESDAY 6

SATURDAY 2

Wine, Dinner, & Cigars. Paducah facebook.com/ThePaducahCigarClub

Neon Run at Noble Park. Bob Noble Park. 8:30 AM. $25 Advance; $35 Race Day. 270.559.2332.

Maiden Alley Derby Party. Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery. 11AM-5PM. maidenalleycinema.com Wizard of Oz. Mainstage School of Performing Arts. Curtain at 7pm at Heath Middle School. Call 270.558.4249 or mymainstageschool.com for information.

Paducah International Raceway $10,000 to Win Late Model-Lucas Oil Spring Showdown. Paducah International Raceway. 270.898.SHOW. paducahracing.com Among the Stars – A Festival of Shawnee Hills Grapes & Wines. StarView Vineyards. 1 PM. $20. 618.218.4402 Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 p.m. mclib.net

Cigar

Company.

7

PM.

From Off the Shelf Discussions: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. McCracken County Public Library. 12-1 PM. mclib.net

THURSDAY 7 Spirits in the River City-Library Evenings Upstairs. McCracken County Public Library. 7 PM. 270.442.2510. mclib.net Spring Tini Tasting Event. Market House Square. 5-8 PM. 270.444.8183. hcares.org.

The Doobie Brothers Concert. Carson Center. 7:15 PM.Call Box Office or visit website for tickets. 270.450.4444. thecarsoncenter.org Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 p.m. mclib.net

SUNDAY 3

Yard Sale. Pennyrile Allied Community Services. 8:00AM to 4:00PM. 270.928.2827. facebook.com/pacs.livingston

Community Chorus Pops Concert. Clemens Fine Art Center, WKCTC. 3:00 PM. Free Admission. 270.534.3212. focus.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/campus Series1.html

FRIDAY 8 Leadercast–The Brave Ones. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 9AM -4 270.443.1746. paducahchamber.org

PM.

$1000 to Win Ump Modified Special. Paducah International Raceway 270.898.SHOW. Call for pricing and tickets. paducahracing.com Vintner's Dinner. Carson Center. 6:30PM. $160/ticket. carsoncenter.org Metropolis Movies in the Park. Fort Massac State Park. 8 PM. Free. 618.524.4712. metropolistourism.com

SATURDAY 9 First Saturday of the Season. Grand Opening Mother’s Day Celebration. Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon & Relay. Paducah “Wall to Wall” Murals. 6:30 AM. 270.443.4838. paducahironmom.com McCracken County 4-H Painting Party Fundraiser. McCracken County Cooperative Extension. 11:00AM-2:00PM. $35. 270.554.9520

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Minecraft Engineering Class. Emerging Technology Center at WKCTC. 9AM-4PM. $60. ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky Walking Without Shoes. Lone Middle School Football/Track Field. 9AM-11AM. $25 + a new/gently used pair of shoes. 270.366.6611 Lindsey’s Legacy Tee Off For Awareness. Silo's Golf & Country Club. 1 PM. $100 per team (includes green fees and cart). 270.619.6000 Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 p.m. .mclib.net

SUNDAY 10 - MOTHER’S DAY Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org

MONDAY 11 Faith in Films presents “Quartet”. Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery. 6:30 270.442.7723. maidenalleycinema.com

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TUESDAY 12 Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 13 THURSDAY 14 National Quilt Museum Workshop–All the Points with Karen Stone. National Quilt Museum. 270.442.8856. quiltmuseum.org/adult-workshops.html The Symphony Sing-Off. Carson Center. 270.444.0065. Admission: Dinner & Show $100, Show Only $35.paducahsymphony.org Home Builders Association of WKY 10th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Drake Creek Golf Club. 12:30 PM. 270.442.9572. hbawk.com Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 p.m. mclib.net

FRIDAY 15 LowerTown Arts & Music Festival. LowerTown Arts District. lowertownamf.com National Quilt Museum Workshop–All the Points with Karen Stone. National Quilt Museum. 270.442.8856. quiltmuseum.org/adult-workshops.html KentuckyCare Shoe N 4 Kids. KentuckyCare Medical Clinic. 8 AM. Free. Donate new athletic shoes. 270.247.4046

SATURDAY 16 LowerTown Arts & Music Festival. LowerTown Arts District. lowertownamf.com Music@MAC presents LTAMF After Party featuring Legendary Shack Shakers with Jessica Lee Wilkes. Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery. 10:30 PM. maidenalleycinema.com National Quilt Museum Workshop–All the Points with Karen Stone. National Quilt Museum. 270.442.8856. quiltmuseum.org/adult-workshops.html Shakespeare To Go. MainStage School of Performing Arts. 10:00AM-12:00PM. Open to ages 8-12. $20. mymainstageschool.com Drum & Rattle Making Demonstrations. Integrative Medicine of Kentucky.

11:00AM & 3:00PM. Free. 270.415.1752 Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org Mud Madness Run for the Responders. Mike Miller Park. 7AM-1PM. 5k with obstacles. 270.703.2706 Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 p.m. mclib.net

SUNDAY 17 Guy Penrod–Carson Center Myre Series. Carson Center. 3 Contact Box Office for tickets. thecarsoncenter.org

PM.

270.450.4444.

Women's Flat Track Roller Derby. Kingsway Skateland. 8:00AM-12:30PM. FreeAccepting donations. molotovmuffin@gmail.com for info.

Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org

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MONDAY 18 TUESDAY 19 Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 20 Kenny Wallace Driving Experience. Paducah International Raceway.

270.898.SHOW. Call for pricing and tickets. paducahracing.com

THURSDAY 21 Kenny Wallace Driving Experience. Paducah International Raceway.

270.898.SHOW. Call for pricing and tickets. paducahracing.com Business on the Rocks. Ristorante di Fratelli. 5:00PM-7:00PM. Join the ladies of iList & PAFM. Evening of Discussion: Justice for All. Robert Cherry Civic Center. 5:30PM-8:00PM. Free. Meal provided by Artisan Kitchen.

Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 p.m. mclib.net

FRIDAY 22 National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx Metropolis Movies in the Park. Fort Massac State Park. 8 PM. Free. 618.524.4712. metropolistourism.com All Army College Open House at West Kentucky Community and Technical College will be held in Haws Gym beginning at 11:15 a.m. Contact Kristen Amaya at (270) 534-3861 or SFC Larry Williams at (270) 442-2929.

SATURDAY 23 National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx Engineering with Minecraft. McCracken County Public Library. 1-3 PM. Presented

by Hooked on Science with Jason Lindsey. mclib.net Ballard County Wheels and Wings.

Ballard County Preschool. 8:00 am.

Early registration $20; $25 after MAY 8. 270.665.8400.

Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 p.m. mclib.net

SUNDAY 24 National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org

MONDAY 25 - MEMORIAL DAY National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx

TUESDAY 26 Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. mclib.net Ump Summer Nationals. Paducah International Raceway. 270.898.

SHOW. Call for pricing and tickets. paducahracing.com National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx

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WEDNESDAY 27 National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx Pillowcase Dress Workshop. McCracken County Cooperative Extension.

10:00AM-12:00PM. Free. 270.554.9520 Beginning Genealogy Series: Online Research. McCracken County Public Library. 2-3 PM. Call 270.442.2510 ext.124 to register. mclib.net

THURSDAY 28 Jewelry Fabrication in Steel Workshop with Sharon Massey. Paducah School of Art and Design. 9AM-4PM. Admission: $290 materials and supplies additional.

270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org Soda Firing for Color, Content, Surface and Substance Workshop with Chris Baskin. Paducah School of Art and Design. 9 AM-4 PM. Admission: $290.

270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org Health Safety and Insurance Day. Pennyrile Allied Community Services Senior Center. 1:00PM-4:00PM. Free. 270.928.2827 2015 RIVERfront Concert Series. Wilson Stage at Paducah Riverfront. 6-8:30 PM. Free admission. 270.444.8505. paducahky.gov/parks/ National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 p.m mclib.net

FRIDAY 29

Harmony Road Music School

2226 Broadway, Suite 2 270.444.3669 Amy Allen, Owner/Instructor

Jewelry Fabrication in Steel Workshop with Sharon Massey. Paducah School of Art and Design. 9AM-4PM. Admission: $290 materials and supplies additional.

270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

Summer 2015 Classes & Camps

Soda Firing for Color, Content, Surface and Substance Workshop with Chris Baskin. Paducah School of Art and Design. 9 AM-4 PM. Admission: $290.

270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

Summer 2015 Classes & Camps

River Rod Run. Historic Downtown Paducah. 270.554.2975. rivertinstreetrods.com National Club Baseball Division 1 World Series. Brooks Stadium. 270.443.8783.

Check for website scheduling and scores. clubbaseball.org/championship.aspx

SATURDAY 30 River Rod Run. Historic Downtown Paducah. 270.554.2975. rivertinstreetrods.com Jewelry Fabrication in Steel Workshop with Sharon Massey. Paducah School of Art and Design. 9AM-4PM. Admission: $290 materials and supplies additional.

270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

Now taking enrollment!

Babies Make Music (ages birth to 18 months) Toddler Tunes (ages 18 months to 3 years) Musictime (ages 3 and 4)

(ages 4 to 6), 9:30-11:30a

Songs of the Sea - June 29- July 2 Jungle Beat - July 13-17 Mallet Madness

Soda Firing for Color, Content, Surface and Substance Workshop with Chris Baskin. Paducah School of Art and Design. 9 AM-4 PM. Admission: $290.

270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

(1st - 5th grades) July 20-22

Purple Power! Fibromyalgia Charity Vendor Fair. Parking lot of old Holman House building. 9:00AM-5:00PM. Over 50 vendors expected. bobbynbrandismith@gmail.com for more info.

Weekly classes starting the week of June 1 Harmony Road (ages 5 and 6) Young Musician (ages 6 and 7) Keyboard Prep (ages 8 to 11)

Kentucky Teacher Retirement System pre-retirement seminar. Graves County High School. 9:00AM-12:00PM. ktrs.ky.gov Minecraft Engineering Class. Emerging Technology Center at WKCTC. 9AM-4PM. $60. ws.kctcs.edu/westkentucky Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 p.m. mclib.net

SUNDAY 31 Purple Power! Fibromyalgia Charity Vendor Fair. Parking lot of old Holman House building. 10:00AM-5:00PM. Over 50 vendors expected. bobbynbrandismith@gmail.com for more info.

Read Like a Girl: Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. McCracken County Public Library. 3-4 PM. mclib.net

Mallet Madness

xceptional students with special needs.

NEW! NEW! Ask about our classes and camps for e

www.harmonyroadpaducah.com

Farmers Market. 270.444.8649. paducahmainstreet.org

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings, Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 270-442-6151.

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums:

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 270-442-8856. nationalquiltmuseum.org. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free. The museum offers guided tours to pre-registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance.

THROUGH AUGUST: Paducah School of Art and Design hosts the second

Master Artist Workshops Program, featuring leading artists and educators from across the country that will share their expertise in ceramics and small metals.I ndividuals can select from two, three and five-day intensive workshops with master artists.All workshops will be held PSAD’s Ceramics and Small Metals Building located at 919 Madison Street in LowerTown. To register for a workshop, visit paucahschoolofartanddesign.org or call Liz Dodd, PSAD division assistant, at (270) 408-4278.

SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM.

MAY 4-MAY 8 (ALL DAY). Biannual Juried Show 2015. Janice Mason Art Museum. jmam.org THROUGH MAY 19: New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Nine Patch quiltmuseum.org

THROUGH MAY 19: Antique Nine Patch Quilts quiltmuseum.org THROUGH JUNE 26. Dogwood Trail Art & Photography Contest Exhibit. Paducah City Hall. 270.444.8800. paducahky.gov/paducah

THROUGH JUNE 6. Fantastic Fibers Exhibit.The Yeiser Art Center. theyeiser.org Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2nd tue at 6PMUsually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations.

Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during the Civil War. Call 1-800-PADUCAH for more.

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Paducah Railroad Museum - 200 Washington St. Wed. – Fri.: Noon - 4p.m.; Sat.: 10 AM – 4 PM or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. 270-908-6451. paducahrr.org PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah. Monday - Friday, 10 - 4 PM. FREE. 270-575-3544 or thepapagallery.com Lowertown Gallery information available at paducaharts.com.

River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-5759958. 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; 10AM-4PM when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 270-575-5477.

The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 270-443-7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 270-554-2077.

Religious Services & Meetings:

Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org • unbridledword@yahoo.com 1601 Jefferson • Paducah SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

Arcadia United Methodist Church - 270-442-3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. arcadiachurch.org SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM TUESDAY: Men's Prayer Gathering, 7:30 AM

Bellview Baptist Church – 270-554-3173 bellviewbaptistpaducah.com SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; WEDNESDAY Evening: 6:30 PM

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 12304 Wickliffe Rd, Kevil (Hwy 286 in Gage community) bethelcpchurch@gmail.com, Find us on Facebook!

SUNDAY: 9:00 AM, Coffee & Donuts, 9:15 AM, Sunday School; 10:30 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAYS: 5:30 PM, TeamKIDS & Youth Group (during school year)

Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway • Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham SUNDAY School, 10 AM; SUNDAY worship, 11AM; SUNDAY evening, 6 WEDNESDAY worship, 7 PM

PM;

Broadway Church of Christ - 270-443-6206 2855 Broadway Street, Paducah. broadwaycoc.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM TUESDAY: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM – noon WEDNESDAY: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 PM

Broadway United Methodist Church - 270-443-2401 bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM

WEDNESDAY Praise & worship, 6 p.m., Igert Hall.

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 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.

Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; Choirs available for all ages. Contact Art DeWeese @270-443-2401 for information.

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. Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM. Power Water Aerobics: TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 9 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, 5 PM

Calvary Baptist Church Clements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail Hatcher Sunday School: 10:00 AM; Worship Service: 11:00 Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM.

AM;

Evening Service: 6

PM;

Calvert City First Presbyterian Church - 270-395- 4700 639 Evergreen Street , P.O. Box 95 • Calvert City, KY fpccalvert.com • firstprescc@windstream.net Everyone Welcome!

Sunday School: 9:30 AM; Fellowship: 10:00 AM; Worship: 10:45 AM;

Calvert City United Methodist Church 571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City, KY SUNDAY: 9AM, First Light Worship Service – Contemporary; 10 AM, Sunday School; 11AM, Traditional Service WEDNESDAY: 6PM, Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies; 7PM, Adult Choir

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017 2201 Washington Street SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 AM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM last SATURDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away 9 AM-Noon (except for Oct, Nov, and Dec)

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EVENTS CALENDAR Christ Chapel E.M.C. Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. SUNDAYS 8:30 AM, "The Lighthouse" floating Chapel on Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina).

WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PM, Hiter Chapel in Fairdealing. Call for directions 270-354-9132.

Christ Community Church - 270-744-0397 christchurchpaducah.com • facebook.com/christchurchpaducah Youth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley (270) 727-0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins (270) 575-3120 SUNDAY: Coffee and Donuts,9 a.m.; Bible classes,9:30 a.m; Morning Worship and Junior Church (ages 10 and under) 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory, KY SUNDAYS: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 AM cfbc.tv

Concord Christian Center- 270-441-7900 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah KY (Across from Hutson's and Sam's) • churchbythemall.com SUNDAY: Small Groups: 9.45 a.m., Worship: 10.45 a.m., 6 PM WEDNESDAY Service: 7 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - 270-443-2669 concord.church SUNDAY Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids,Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and other Occasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services

Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00AM, Worship 10:00AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 270-442-2728 fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service, 11 AM , Sunday night prayer service, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal, 5 PM; AWANA, 5:45 PM; Worship, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Benton fccdcbentonky.org 270-527-8560 - 2515 S Main St. Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton YouTube: youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mhee SUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM • WEDNESDAY: Youth night 5:30-7 PM • MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270443-8251 • 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY fccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Traditional Worship 10:45 AM, (Sanctuary Upper Level), 10:45 AM; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level), 10:45 AM

First Presbyterian Church - 270-442-3545 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

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 270-443-1724 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

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month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. Evening Services: 6 PM MONDAY/ THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM.

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY Family Movie Night , THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH HILLCREST PRESCHOOL, Monday - Friday

Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City

House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069

SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 270-534-1900 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:00 AM, Morning Worship 10:15 Worship 6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Worship 6:00 PM.

AM,

Evening

Grace Bible Church - 270-554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services.

WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

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

hohmin.org • Pastor Michael Pryor

Immanuel Baptist Church - 270-443-5306 Join us as we live in the spirit of Jesus.

SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00AM; Sunday School, 9:30AM; Worship, 10:45AM. WEDNESDAY: Shepherd's Table Dinner - Food served from 4:50-5:30PM. $5 for adults and $3 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Missian Friends and Children's Choir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:45-7:00PM Youth Group (Grades 6-12) - 5:45-7:00PM. Discipleship Groups: Faith & Fiction - Last THURSDAYS, 7:00PM. Thursday Morning Study Group - 6:30AM-noon Service Opportunities: Mission Meal for River City - 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6:00PM

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

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 270-898-9875

Heartland Worship Center - 270-534-1400

The Journey Church – Calloway County

SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6 PM; Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM.

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270-554-3572 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY:Youth - 6:00 PM, Bible Study - 6PM

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

3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071 Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

The Journey Church – Marshall County 198 Old Symsonia Rd., Benton, KY 42025 Service Time: SUNDAYS, 11 AM

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Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive, Ledbetter.

SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 AM; Sunday School 10:30 AM

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 270-575-3477 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 - 270-554-2511 loneoakchurchofchrist.com

SUNDAY: Worship 10 AM, Sunday School 9 WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

AM

Evening Service 6

PM.

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 270-554-1441 loneoakfbc.org

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 7:30 a.m.; Morning Worship – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 AM & 11 a.m.; Sunday School – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 AM & 6 PM Evening Worship – 7 PM PM Middle & High School Choir, 6 PM Prayer meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra, 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir, 5:45

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 loneoakumcpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Contemporary Service 8 AM, Fellowship in Narthex: 9 AM, Sunday School 9:15 AM, Traditional Service 10:30 AM Nursery Available 9-11:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

Lovelaceville United Methodist Church 143 N Broadway, Lovelaceville

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 10AM Worship Service – 11AM Sunday Evening Service – 6PM Communion is held every FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9 Communion 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS)

AM,

Worship Service 10

AM.

(Holy

Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church 270-443-3689 • margarethank.org

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

McKendree United Methodist Church 270-488-3770 or 270-488-2444.

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 - 270-488-2588 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

Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 270-554-0518 mtzionpaducah.org

SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

Murphysboro United Methodist Church - 618-687-2317 1500 Pine St., Murphysboro, IL 62966 murphysboroumc.com • facebook.com/murphysboroumc SUNDAY: Traditional Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 10:10 a.m.; Praise Service, 11:15 AM

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 270-898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

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New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 270-443-8866 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 Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 270-554-0473 7680 New Hope Road, Paducah Pastor: Curtis Franklin, brocurtis@kybiz.net • Youth Pastor: Dusty Shull SUNDAY School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY Bible Study, 7 PM • For Youth Information: The River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com

Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-898-2630 or 270-350-7262 Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City, KY 42029 SUNDAY School: 9:30AM; SUNDAY Morning Worship: 10:30AM; SUNDAY Evening Worship: 6:00PM WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study: 6:00PM Visit us on Facebook.

Oaklawn Baptist Church – 270-442-1513 oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM

Olivet Baptist Church - 270-442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM - Sunday School; 10 AM - Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K); 5:45 PM – Awana For Kids (ages 2 to 6th grade); 6:00 PM – Evening Worship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM – Bible Studies for ages 2 through Adult

Open Door Baptist Church - 270-443-6522 theopendoorbaptistchurch.com • 227 Farley Place, Paducah Pastor - Mark Armstrong, pastor@theopendoorbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM; Morning Worship and Children's Church, 11 AM. Sunday Evening, 6 PM; WEDNESDAY: 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Pathway Baptist Church – 270-395-5683 pathwaybaptist.org • 229 W. 5th Ave., Calvert City, KY SUNDAY: Sunday School – 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening services: Adults, youth & children, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Adult prayer, Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Awana for children 2 year olds thru 6th grade, 6:30 PM (during school year), Youth service 6:30 PM THURSDAY: Grief Share, 6:30 PM Monthly men’s meetings and Ladies Connect.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 270-422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM

The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 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 – 270-898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • reidlandbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10AM; Children's Church/Junior Church (ages 3 to 5th grade); 5:30 - 7 PM. Choir practice, 5 - 6:15 PM., Mission Friends (Age 3-Kindergarten), Children In Action (1st-5th Grade), 5 - 7 PM Youth, 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study. WEDNESDAY: TeamKID (ages 3 – 5th grade), 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Youth (grades 6 – 12), 6 - 7:45 p.m.; Prayer & adult Bible study, 6:30 PM Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Early Learning & Pre-K Program

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Reidland Christian Church – 270-898-3904 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 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 - 270-444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 270-462-3014 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 southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM

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WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open; 4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal; 6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171 • stpiusx.us Mass Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY - 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever reason – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God and the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270-559-4606 for information, without obligation.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 270-442-1923 stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05

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8:30, 11 AM and 5 PM An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever reason – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God and the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270-559-4606 for information, without obligation.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 270-554-3810. stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

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

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 270-442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship, 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY: Potluck and Education, 5:00 PM.

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 270-442-8343 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.

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St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 270-443-2919

stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan

westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org

Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9AM; Worship, 10:15 AM; Women's Circle Bible Study, 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH at 1 PM.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 270-534-9000 stmore.org

World Harvest Church – 270-442-8949

Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

3250 Steele Road, West Paducah, KY • Pastor: Dr. Chris Cody

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (1 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples

SUNDAYS: 9:45-10:15AM Corporate Prayer; 10:30AM Worship Service WEDNESDAYS: 7PM Worship Service THURSDAYS: 8:45-10AM Corporate Prayer

group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

Temple Israel - 270-442-4104

Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 442-6414

templeisrael.us

zioncpcinfo@gmail.com • sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/

FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

SUNDAY: Sunday School:9:45 AM,Worship: 10:45 AM. Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

Trinity United Methodist Church - 270-534-9516 facebook.com/TUMCPaducah • office@trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM; TUESDAY: Women's Bible Study 9-11AM (TUMC) & 6:00-8:00PM (offsite) WEDNESDAY: Awana (2yr old- 5th Grade) 5-6:45PM Youth (6th-12 grade): 5:30-6:45PM, Choir: 67PM

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 270-554-4634 SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 270-442-6414 unitedcentralpres.org • info@unitedcentralpres.org SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah – 270-442-3722. uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

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

West End Baptist Church - 270-443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 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

On-Going Community Events & Notices: The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. For information: 270-236-2317/270-753-8910.

Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! For more information, contact Nicole Kowalczyk at Omni Visions, 270-309-3167, visit omnivisions.com, or attend a Foster Care Informational Meeting. Informational Meetings are held EVERY THURSDAY EVENING at 5 PM at the Paducah Omni Visions office located at 450 Park Avenue in Paducah. Information will be shared about how to become a Foster Parent, as well as Omni Visions' free Foster Parent training.

Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador...First timer? It's okay! Don't be afraid to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience! For more information, please call 270-519-7340 or 270-748-6970 Love Books and Love Bikes? Check-out books; check-out a bike lock! Something good to know - the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don't have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk and check out a lock.

Leadership Paducah applications now available. Selection of class participants is conducted by the Leadership Paducah Foundation Board of Directors.

Visit the Chamber’s website at paducahchamber.org or leadershippaducah.org or contact Stacy Thomas at the Paducah Chamber for an application form (270) 4431746 or sthomas@paducahchamber.org.

American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAYS of every month.

6 PM Paducah-area chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support Ballard, Livingston & McCracken counties. Call 270-442-3575 for more information.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Are you a “homebound” book lover? If you are elderly, critically ill, or temporarily unable to come to the McCracken County Public Library, you may be able to have the books come to you! The library is offering Homebound Service to those who qualify. Residents of Paducah and McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library and having an application sent to them by mail or by going on-line to mclib.net and clicking on the application site. Materials can be mailed to private homes. Those in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or hospitals may receive materials by hand delivery from the staff.

Free service homebound. Questions, contact Cathy Edwards at 270.442.2510 ext. 118 Young Professionals of Murray increasing their efforts to engage YPs in MurrayCalloway County facebook.com/groups/720326178057511/

MONDAY – SATURDAY: Downtown Farmers Market. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. paducahalliance.org 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 thelearningrailroad.com.

McCracken County Humane Society: November and December hours are

MONDAY, 9 AM - 4:30 p.m., and TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 9 AM to 3:30 PM

MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY 7 AM – 4:30 PM; TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 7 AM to 6 PM, SATURDAY 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.

Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance.

Call the Purchase Area Development District for more information at 877-352-5183.

Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 270-519-9233.

Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, TUESDAYS, 6 - 8:30 PM. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-3311750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net.

TUESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. New Hours: TUESDAY – FRIDAY 7:00AM – 2:30PM SATURDAY 8:00AM – 12:00PM Closed on SUNDAY AND MONDAY. Large totes in the front of the

FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. FRIDAYS THROUGH JUNE 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building.

Tests start at 8:30 AM. You can also take the GED FREE. Call to schedule a time.

center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit 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

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 270-928-2168

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

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

KentuckyCare proudly welcomes

David Smith, M.D., to our healthcare team.

Chronic Illness Family Medicine Family Practice General Health General Medicine Health-Risk Assessments Immunizations Preventive Care Preventive Medicine Routine Checkups

Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the FOURTH MONDAY of each month, 6 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open FRIDAYS, 8 AM – 4 PM For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270-642-2187. Like us on Facebook.

Ballard County Cemetery Road: Meets the FIRST THURSDAY of each month, 5 PM, at Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter.

Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook.

Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY-THURSDAY, 8:30 Extended hours on Tuesday until 8 PM Call 270-928-3777.

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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.

Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: MONDAY FRIDAY, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. For more, call Marcella Perkins, 270.705.3402.

Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents.

Open MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795.

The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (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 McCracken County Animal Shelter. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. 10 AM 5 PM. 455 County Park Road, Paducah, KY. 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

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Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilita-tion, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654.

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

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300 EVERY DAY: Agents of Nature. LBL Nature Station. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Starting this spring, visitors to Land Between The Lakes will have a chance to experience the Woodlands Nature Station and surrounding trails in a whole new way. The mobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes and complete fun educational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5 mile route. landbetweenthelakes.us

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

EVERY MONDAY. Muay Thai Kickboxing. Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy.

6:30 PM. atmosphereacademy.com

SECOND MONDAY: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 270-442-3575.

THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426

TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free with Adult Purchase. Eat-O Burrito, 548 N 32nd St. TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.

SECOND TUESDAY: Zonta Club of Paducah, 6:00 PM. Whaler’s Catch, 123 N. Second Street. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183 SECOND TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club meeting. 1325 Fisher Road. 7 PM All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270-210-8298.

TUESDAY: 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. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu.

THURSDAY: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

THURSDAY: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library.

Broadway. 10AM. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044

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

SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu

THURSDAY: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 PM (extra meeting time to add) Christ United Methodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414

TUESDAY: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM and 1 PM.

PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 270-442-3186.

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 270-575-3823.

THURSDAY: Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270-703-2700 for more info.

SUNDAY: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (270442-8621). Free meal. No questions asked.

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

THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9

FRIDAY: Live Music 6-8 PM. Eat-O Burrito, 548 N 32nd St. Paducah FRIDAY: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse. 8 PM.

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FRIDAY: 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 270-442-8321

FRIDAY: Friday Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway. 7:00

Children must live within the Paducah Public School district. Call 270-444-5780 or visit your local elementary school for more information.

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4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. paducahracing.net 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.

SATURDAYS: Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Free meals are served from 11:00 AM.-1:00 PM. at Holy House of Prayer (270) 443-1724. Open to everyone.

SATURDAY: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM matinee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY UNTIL MAY 21. The Little Star That Could Planetarium Show. LBL Homeplace 1850s. 10:00-10:45 AM. Each planet is introduced to the audience with basic information about our Solar System.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes:

Camps, Classes & Education

EVERY SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10 AM-9 PM. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you.

We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest.

Details at betterthaneverhome.com

MONDAY: Chess Club. Murray Public Library. 5:30 – 7:30 PM Free lesson & time to play.

Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, and dance. For details, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov MAY 4 (MONDAY): Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart Center Conference Room, Baptist Health, Paducah. 3-4:30 PM. This group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Mary Legge at 270-575-2880 to register.

MAY 2, 4 & 11: Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office

The McCracken County Preschool Head Start Office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2015-16 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before August 1, 2015 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County school district. Please call the McCracken County Preschool/Head Start office at 270-5384041 to make an appointment. If you are interested in the tuition program, please call 270-538-4000 and ask for Kathy Johnson.

MAY 7 (TUESDAY): Weight Loss Information Session. Baptist Heart Center auditorium. 6 PM Learn about medical and surgical options for weight loss. Phone 270.443.0202 for more information.

Paducah Head Start/Preschool continues to accept applications for enrollment for the current school year. Children must be currently 3 or 4 years old, must be income eligible or have a disability. If a child has turned 3 after October 1, 2015, he or she is eligible for enrollment during the remainder of this school year.

MAY 11 (MONDAY) AND MAY 13 (WEDNESDAY): Diabetes Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information.

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MAY 18 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 6 - 8 PM. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

MAY 18 (MONDAY): Sibling Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5 – 6 p.m. Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

MAY 19 (TUESDAY): Cancerport Breast Cancer Support Group. Baptist Health Imaging Center. 6 PM. Call 270.442.1310 for more information.

MAY 21 (THURSDAY): Smoking Cessation Classes. Baptist Health, Heart Center Conference Room. 11:30AM-12:00 PM. 270.575.2179 to register.

MONDAY: 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 plexsports.net MONDAY: 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 or help@plexsports.net. themusicclass.com

MONDAY: 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 plexsports.net

TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325 Fisher road. 6 PM. Six lessons taught on TUESDAY Nights for beginner and intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. $90 total cost. Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270-2170150.

FRIDAY: Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. 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.

SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10 AM-9 PM. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest. Details at betterthaneverhome.com

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: MONDAY – FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Zumba With Tishaunda. 714 West 7th Street, Metropolis, IL. 6 – 7:30 PM on MONDAY - FRIDAY; 10:30 AM on SATURDAY; SUNDAYS at 4PM. tishaunda618.zumba.com or 618-638-4180.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu. 5 - 5:50 PM. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Junior Jiu-Jitsu. 6 - 6:50 PM. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

MONDAYS-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 270-575-3800 for more. curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. MONDAY-THURSDAY: CENTRE OF DANCE: Quality technique classes for students age 4 through adult. Located in the Dance Studio in Old Fine Arts, Murray State University. Performance opportunities with Jackson Purchase Dance Company for dancers age 10 and older. For information, contact Owner/Director, Karen Balzer at kbalzer@murray-ky.net or (270) 767 -0579.

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MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gymnastics. Tumble Town. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6:307:30 PM 270-519-7155

Howard Floors

MONDAY – THURSDAY & SATURDAY. Competitive adult USAV volleyball.

Men's and women's teams need experienced players, age 17 and up, for weekly games and practices. MON-THURS evenings and SUN afternoons. Times vary.

Location varies, but usually at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. email vci.user.42001@gmail.com for more info MONDAY – THURSDAY: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 6:15 PM. 270-554-8224.

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts.

School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 270-908-6670 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net hwangsmartialartstkd.com

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz

VISIT US IN OUR NEW LOCATION! 3557 Metropolis Lake Rd. • West Paducah, KY 42086 (INTERSECTION OF HWY. 60 & METROPOLIS LAKE RD.)

270.744.6467 • 270.744.8500

Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), 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 270-908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. hwangsmartialartstkd.com

TUESDAY: 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.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 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 270-908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. hwang-martialarts.com

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Kids’ Kickboxing. 5 - 5:50 PM. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Pickleball.

Paducah SportsPlex. 10:30 AM both days, and again at 6:30 PM on Thursdays only. 270-554-PLEX or PlexSports.net TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 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.

THURSDAY: Hip-Hop Fitness. Highenergy, calorie-burning, easy-to-follow, full-body workout! Open to teenagers and up. $5. 7:45 PM. Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance, 3485 Park Ave across from the Ford dealership. For more information contact dancelyfe@excite.com.

THURSDAY: Table Tennis. Ages 12+.

Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25.

270-444-8508.

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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. 270-908-6670. hwangsmartialartstkd.com SATURDAY: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224.

SATURDAY: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu. Noon – 12:50 PM Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

SATURDAY: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 270-554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, hwangsmartialartstkd.com

On-Going Events for Seniors: FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Church

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 270-443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-1778 for more info.

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579 TUESDAY ANDTHURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. THURSDAYS FOR BEGINNERS. Must be 60 and over. 270-4438579

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS: Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ.

11 AM. FREE. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206

of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for information.

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

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

Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP): Potluck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 270-554-7075.

Senior Medicare Patrol – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordinator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can protect yourself from Medicare errors, learn to detect potential fraud and abuse and to report errors or suspected fraud. 8AM – 4PM. TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For more information call 270-442-8993.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.

Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 270-443-8579

WEDNESDAY: 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.

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. 270-443-8579. Check for dates paducahseniorcenter.org.

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dren when needed, premium financial compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at (270)408-1361.

Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services

Adoption/Foster Care: Adoption Support Group. Concord United Methodist Church. 2ND THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH. 6 – 7:30 PM Free to participate. Dinner & childcare provided. Licensed marriage & family therapist Chris Trout to facilitate. For more information or to sign up, contact Shannon Wilson, 270-331-3344.

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 at 270-994-2466 or tammydeboe@newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead at 502-558-6846 or raka1214@yahoo.com.

BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care - Benchmark Family Services, Inc, established in 1994, is a private, faith-based, non-profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out-of-home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7 emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster chil-

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 86630NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293.

Omni Visions, a foster care and adoption agency, will be holding foster care informational meetings EVERY TUESDAY EVENING at 5 PM Meetings at 450 Park Avenue, Paducah. Please call Nicole Kowalczyk at 270-309-3167 for any questions.

Child Care: Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 270-444-8508.

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”. 270-443-6071, 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 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.

Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church. 270-559-1515.

Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 5545857.

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Girl Scout Activity Listings: kyanags.org and gskentuckiana.org.

Education Groups: KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, playdates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com 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, 270-8092539 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.

Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call Carrie Bullock at (618)638-3289. Parent support group meetings on the FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Road, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the third Friday of each month.

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. 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, 270-442-5172 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 270-508-0622 if you have any questions or visit 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 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 270-443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane For military and their families: operationhomefront.org

Loss: GriefShare Class. Waldo Baptist Church. WEDNESDAY evenings, 6:30PM GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. We welcome you to come and experience the healing of God's comfort as you go through this difficult part of your life. For more information visit waldobaptist.org or call 618-564-2180.

Grief Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Graves County Senior Citizens Building. 11:30 AM. Free grief support group sponsored by Lourdes Hopice. Contact Todd Hawkins at 270-415-3632.

Grief Support. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 5 – 9 PM. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at (270) 898-8796.

Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-415-3632.

Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers: Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers

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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.

Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6 – 8 PM. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270-898-8796 or 270-534-4200.

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.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-415-3632. Bariatric Support Group. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM. Call 270-251-4169.

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 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2ND FRIDAYS. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6 – 8 PM. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270-898-8796.

Multi-service Providers:

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 270-444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 270-575-2229 or 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 Foundation is a program that provides free primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult working 15 hours or more and fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for household income qualify for St. Nicholas. (Example: a household size of 4 people with an annual income of up to $42,931 is eligible.) St. Nicholas patients receive care at the midtown KentuckyCare clinic located at 1901 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah. To see if you qualify, stop by or call the clinic at 270.575.3247. All family members (including children) may be treated at the clinic. Clinic Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. (To make a donation, please contact the St. Nicholas Foundation office directly at 270.408.4828 or stnicholasfamilyclinic@gmail.com. The Foundation mailing address is P. O. Box 311, Paducah KY 42002 and the office is located inside the Commerce Center at 300 S. Third Street in Paducah.)

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

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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.

Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-2101465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087.

hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! For more info, contact mikewurth@comcast.net

Parenting Support: M.O.M. Group - Time for moms of all ages to connect with one another and study God’s Word in an encouraging, supportive, non-denominational environment. Meeting THIRD TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH, SEPTEMBER THROUGH APRIL. 9 – 11 AM in Fellowship Hall at First Missionary Baptist Church, 100 W 13th St., Benton, KY 42025. Children play in nursery, while mothers meet. Suggested donation of $2/ child. Book study - Becoming More Than A good Bible Study Girl by Lysa Terkeurst Financial assistance is available if you are not able to afford a book. Please inquire if needed.

Preregistration is appreciated. For more information look for us on Facebook in groups at M.O.M. Group of Marshall County and contact Jennie Woelpern at jenn56093@yahoo.com or 979-530-6843 for questions or to sign up. *Affiliated with The M.O.M. Initiative: themominitiative.com/ La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-tobe interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 270-534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) -Lone Oak First Baptist. 9:30-11:30AM on 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY in the Fellowship Hall. 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. 270-554-1441.

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. 270-443-2401.

Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drug-free McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1ST THURSDAYS; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church, West Paducah.

For info., 270-554-9429.

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

Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270-441-7611 dreamfactory.com Hearts for Babies. The group makes layettes for under-privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 10 AM – 2 PM at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200.

Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270-554-3818 Paducah Chess Club - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English's Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway.

Paducah Kennel Club. Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JUNE, WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse. Guests are welcome.

Membership is $30 annually for an individual, $45 for a family, and $5 for Junior Membership. There are ongoing conformation and puppy socialization classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing. For more, visit paducahkennelclub.com Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A diverse group of people with one common interest: photography. Whether you're a new

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Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 270-744-0800

The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. For information: 270-236-2317/270-753-8910.

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, 270-349-3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com

Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets MEETS 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 AM. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month.

Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – If you would like to join a Christianbased group of other military wives, this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome.

Check out: wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.

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: accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly serviceoriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info.

Families on the Spectrum. FIRST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 PM Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org 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 720-443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com.

Paducah/River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Paducah County Club.

Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com.

Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH . 5:30 - 7 PM. McCracken County Public Library.

For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636.

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. geocites.com/paducahkylake.

Paducah Lions Club The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, they meets TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Walker Hall.

Paducah Rotaract Club. First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others.

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

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.

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.

Toastmasters Club. MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah. THURSDAYS, noon – 1 PM Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270-703-2700 for more info.

Zonta Club of Paducah - 6:00 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. Advancing the status of women world-wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183

Special Needs:

AMPA Paducah offers exceptional dance class for children with special needs. THURSDAYS. 4:45 – 5:30 PM Studio III. 270-415-5647. myampa.com Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy is currently taking enrollment for our 2015 sessions for individuals with disabilities. 270-554-4040 for more information.

H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs. Offering classes for fall session and a new class for military veterans struggling with PTSD, depression or physical disabilities. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. horsesinc.org or call us at 270-408-1520.

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Families on the Spectrum. Autism support group. FIRST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 PM Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Call 270-366-4534 for meeting dates.

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.

Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group Baptist Health - Paducah, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 270-575-2799 or 270-554-0452.

Cancerport Breast Cancer Support Group. Baptist Health Imaging Center.

The group provides support for those diagnosed with breast cancer and living in recovery. Phone 270.442.1310 for more information.

Cancer Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. First Christian Church. 270-443-8251

Marshall County Special Olympics. Woodmen of the World, Benton. 2ND TUESDAYS at 7:30 PM. For more, call, 270-703-2700.

THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH: Look Good…Feel Better by American Cancer Society. Open to all women with cancer who are undergoing treament. 6 PM to 8 PM. Suite 403, Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Call ACS at 270-444-0740.

Marshall Country Exceptional Center Case Management and Adult Day Training. For more information for Case Management call Lindsey Wall at 270-5273101. For more information for Adult Day Training, call Diana Wall at 270-527-1327.

Caregiver Support Group – THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Legacy Personal Care Home, 4747 Alben Barkley Drive. 6 PM. FREE respite care is provided. For more information, please call Carrie Gottschalk Singler, 270-534-0620.

Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, & individuals with Down syndrome. Meetings are usually held the 3RD MONDAYS OF EVERY MONTH. Heartland Worship Center. 6 8 PM. For more information and meeting dates, call Lana Dockery, 270-5640949, or email ldockery@comcast.net

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

Advanced Bariatric Surgery of Paducah Support Group. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2335 Alcoholics Anonymous. WEDNESDAYS 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. 3RD THURSDAYS. 11AM-12noon. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-534-9173.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, 501 N. 3rd Street in Paducah. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 4:30 PM. Call Felicia Williams or Katina Wilson at 270-444-9661 for additional information.

Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169.

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services Lourdes Weight Loss Surgery Support Group. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2335 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center at Baptist Imaging Center, 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah.

SECOND MONDAYS. Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310.

Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery. Riverwoods Church, Benton, KY. Where you can find healing from hurts, habits or hang ups. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; fellowship at 7 p.m., followed by open small group. For more information, contact Tammy Nelson, 270-349-3253 or Michael Youngblood, 270-210-1828.

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300.

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 270-444-8073 or 270-554-5977.

Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management, depression, nutrition and many other related topics. For more information, call 270-382-3940 or 270-247-6546.

Celebrate Recovery. Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS at 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depres-

sion, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. For more, call 270-534-1400, ext. 260.

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300.

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle.1ST THURSDAY at 7PM. Call 443-4648 or 519-8670.

Colitis and Crohn’s Support Group. 1ST THURSDAY.7 PM - 8:30 PM Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-556-4530.

Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

Participants share in a diabetic-friendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. “Families on the Spectrum” is a local non-profit group of exactly what our name suggests…families on the autism spectrum. It is our goal to provide fun family outings, meetings, parents’ nights out, and to offer community support for our autism families. Our focus is on fun AND families in the hopes of building connections and life long bonds with other autism families in the Purchase Area and So. IL. Check our webiste for more information. familiesonthespectrumky.org Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM. THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions.

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Living Well Support Group – McCracken County Extension Office. FIRST TUESDAYS. 11 AM - Noon. For anyone wanting to make healthier changes.

Free and no reservation needed. For questions, contact: Baptist Health at 270-575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 270-444-9625.

Lourdes Hospice. Lourdes North Plaza, 911 Joe Clifton Dr. EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. 5 – 6:30 PM. 270-415-3636.

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 Huntington’s Support Group. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. Call Kathy Saliga at (270) 637-4372 for meeting dates.

L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 270-575-3823.

Parkinson's Support Group. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY. 10 AM - 11:30 AM Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Board Room. For more information, call 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.

Season of Honor: Caring for Your Aging Loved One. Meetings are the FIRST MONDAY NIGHT OF EACH MONTH. 6:30 PM at First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway in Paducah. 270-442-2728.

Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. MEETS FIRST MONDAYS, 11 AM – noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.

“Living Well Support Group” McCracken County Extension Office. FIRST TUESDAYS. 11 AM - Noon. For anyone wanting to make healthier changes.

Free and no reservation needed. For questions, contact: Baptist Health at 270-575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 270-444-9625.

Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH. For more, call 270-210-9247.

N.AMI. 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 270-444-6718 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.

Overeaters Anonymous. Spiritual Program of Recovery – no weighins, dues or fees. EVERY WEDNESDAY. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270556-8873.

Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS. 5:30 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. For more information, call 270-564-5879

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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 Survivors of Suicide Support Group: For anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Baptist Health Heart Center, 6 PM Presentations may also be scheduled. Contact Linda Thompson at 270-559-0937 or thompsonjane@ yahoo.com for more information. zackshope.com TOPS #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM, Weigh In; 6:30 PM, Meeting. 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 $26; 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. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. WEDNESDAYS. Weigh-in from 8:30-9:15 a.m., meeting from 9:30 – 10:30 AM Yearly dues are $28, or $4/month. For more information contact Eva Raines at 270-564-2141 or 270-217-4769.

United Ostomy Association – Baptist Health Paducah. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 270-575-2303. v

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by: Amy Noles

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Celebrating the Art of Nursing

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aya Angelou may have said it best when she said, “As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families, and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”

Chances are that each of us has been touched by the kindness and compassion of a nurse in our lives. If you or a family member become seriously ill or injured, nurses are often an integral part of you health care.

During National Nurses Week and throughout the year, the American Nurses Association is proud to celebrate the role nurses play in delivering the highest level of quality care to their patients. The theme of this year’s National Nurses Week

is "Ethical Practice. Quality Care." It recognizes the importance of ethics in nursing and acknowledges the strong commitment, compassion, and care nurses display in their practice and profession.

Local Recognition Locally, Baptist Health Paducah will hold a banquet on May 5 to honor the top four nurses who were named ‘outstanding’ in customer service and quality of care. The award winners are Tara Parker, 3A, Charge Nurse of the year; Jasmin Cummins, Nursing Resources, Pool Nurse of the Year; Neta Tyler, Nursing Resources, House Supervisor of the Year; and Annemarie Tutor, 4B, Physicans’ Choice. All winners receive a pin and a certificate, plus the honor and prestige that the award bestows.

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Each year Lourdes celebrates Nurses Day with special activities recognizing their nursing professionals. Leaders write personal notes of thanks and host a breakfast for the nursing staff along with other special touches throughout the day on May 6th. Throughout the year, nurses are honored by patients and families with notes of appreciation for the exceptional care and compassion they provide.

“We recognize our nurses are at the heart of care we provide and we’re thankful for their compassion and excellence,” said Janet Simerly, Chief Nursing Officer for Lourdes Hospital. “Every day our nurses provide comfort and hope to patients as they collaborate with the healthcare team. We are truly blessed to have nurses with a deep commitment to compassionate care for our patients.”

Tara Woods, RN, was the 2014 Employee of the Year at Lourdes. Tara’s peers nominated her for living Lourdes mission and core values of compassion, excellence, human dignity, justice, sacredness of life, and service.

Honoring Our Future Nurses All nurses must start somewhere in their education to become a nurse and earn the accolades that come with the profession. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

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is one of the many area facilities that helps these men and women achieve those dreams. Shari Gholson is a MSN, RN, CNE, professor, ADN program coordinator and dean of nursing division at WKCTC encourages all students who are interested in any aspect of nursing to find out about local training programs. ”Multiple entry points exist at WKCTC to assist students in obtaining a degree or certificate to enter the health care workforce,” she told me. “There are two non-licensed certificates; Nursing Assistant, (prepares you with the skills to join a health care team in long term care) and Advanced Nursing Assistant, (prepares you with the skills to join a team in acute care). Licensed nursing programs include the Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse programs.”

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“All of the curriculums combine general education and nursing courses that correlate classroom and clinical instruction in a variety of community agencies. All of the nursing programs have high job placement and employer satisfaction rates.”

PAFM is proud to share with you some of the future nurses that WKCTC is currently training.

Everyone at PAFM wants to extend a big ‘thank you’ to all area nurses.

Cheryle Story • 44 years old Hometown: Marion, KY Currently works in long-term care and loves geriatrics.

“Nursing has given me a strength and determination I didn’t have before. It has also made me feel humbled and blessed while giving me an opportunity to leave the world a little better place.”

Megan Keogh • 25 years old Hometown: Wasilla, AK Wants to work in an ER or as a flight nurse.

“I want to be a superhero by saving lives and to make a difference to someone in what may be his/her final hour.”

Dustin Skiles • 30 years old Hometown: Wickliffe, KY Wants to work in an Intensive Care Unit.

“I chose to be a nurse because it is somewhat of a family tradition, but more importantly because I was raised to be a caring person and to value all human beings.”

Samantha Byerly • 26 years old Hometown: Trigg County, KY Currently works in geriatrics and would like to be a hospice nurse.

“I feel nursing chose me. I decided to become a nurse while taking care of my grandparents in the home. I realized there was a career in my actions; it is very rewarding.”

Get back to those you love.

Personalized short-term and outpatient rehabilitation to speed your recovery.

Introducing our Parkinson’s therapy and specialized programs.

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Joint Commission accredited

Where you matter most!

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Hometown: Benton, KY Wants to be a nurse at VA facilities because there are so many soldiers needing help.

“My proudest moment while being in the nursing program was when my oldest daughter told me that she did not know how I did it all with school, work, and kids.

She said she was proud of me.” v

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by: Amy Noles

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t’s that time once again…time for The Lower Town Art & Music Festival which will be held on May 15-16. The festival celebrates the cultural richness of western Kentucky with the region’s most outstanding visual, performing, and culinary arts. The free festival features vendor

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booths showcasing more than 50 visiting artists along with open studios and galleries of Lower Town’s resident artists. There will be the usual amazing live music on three outdoor stages, and a Taste of Paducah featuring local food vendors.

The festival occurs in the neighborhood known as Lower Town. The neighborhood, as defined by the city, extends from Third to Ninth Street, from Jefferson to Park. Paducah’s oldest residential neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to artists from around the globe; many of whom relocated to Paducah as a result of the City’s Artist Relocation Program. The Lower Town Arts & Music Festival has been selected as one of the Top 10 Spring Festivals in Kentucky by the Kentucky State Tourism Bureau.

radius of Paducah and the selection has a little something for any music enthusiast. This year's event will include a lineup of local and regional musicians featuring jazz, bluegrass, folk, acoustic, blues, funk, rock, and a full performance by the Paducah Symphony Orchestra on Saturday at 6.30 pm.

The Tunes…

More highlighted music for this year's festival includes Nashville rock n' roll power trio SIMO, performing Friday evening following Louisville's avant-garde jazz fusion group

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra organizes the music lineup for the festival. Musicians are recruited from a 300 mile

The headliners for 2015 are The Features, a five piece indie rock group from Nashville. They are joined by the Legendary Shack Shakers; celebrating their 20th year together and fronted by local musician/writer/artist JD Wilkes.

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D'arkestra. On Saturday you can listen to the St. Louis blues and roots band. The Loot Rock Gang, along with up and coming eastern Kentucky songwriter Tyler Childers and his band The Foodstamps.

Local musicians for the 2015 festival include Jessica Lee Wilkes, Gideon's Rifle, Chris Black, Lew Jetton, Suspicious River, The Savage Radley, Leonard the Band, Paducah Jazz Ensemble, Drunken Poets, Red Ember, Big Atomic and The Wheelhouse Rousters.

The Eye Candy‌ Part of the festival plan includes focusing attention not only on the street action, but also actively promoting visits to each of the artist/art locations throughout the district.

Because the long term goals of both the city and the district include its identification as an arts destination now, and especially in the future, there will be a special emphasis on the quality of every aspect of the festival.

Organizers want this festival to grow and promote the highest quality and expectations for all performers, artists, and vendors. The festival not only includes a juried art show, but the music has been selection by jury as well.

Other notable happenings at the festival include the Top Potter competition, performances by Paducah Improv and River City Poetry, and over 50 artist booths for visitors to peruse.

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Fun For Everyone…

Purchase Area Family Magazine (PAFM) has been a part of the Festival for the past five years. Our very own PAFM guru Karen Hammond has been very busy organizing the 2015 children's pavilion. The children’s area will be located on Madison at Fifth Street. Karen promises to have even more family fun for every one this year. The children’s pavilion will cover an entire block of the festival. There will be craft activities, storytelling, street entertainment and more! Some of the highlights include face painting, a magic show, dance karaoke, martial arts demonstrations, the ever popular paper bag puppet making and children’s yoga. There will be lots of fun activities and giveaways. Karen promises to have plenty of sunscreen, cold water, hand sanitizer and band aids on hand! The children’s pavilion will have seating and tents to provide shade in the event of too much sun or a little rain! You’re invited to come down and get your picture taken with iList’s Vera Pigsley!

For more specific information on the festival and a complete list of this year's music with times, visit lowertownamf.com. For additional information about the PSO and their involvement with the LTAMF call 270.444.0065 or email craig@paducahsymphony.org. For music related questions, please contact Production Manager Seth Murphy at productionsblackhat@gmail.com. v

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by: Dr. Van Tran Meeks - Total Life Care

It’s All About Her! Women’s Health

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en and women share similar health care needs like routine physical exams to look for general health, tetanus immunizations to protect against the “lockjaw” disease, efforts to reduce risk factors for heart disease, and colonoscopies. However, there are some health care measures that apply more to women. Here are a few health issues females may want to discuss with their doctors.

neural tube defects and limb malformations, and methotrexate which is associated with heart and skeletal abnormalities.

Pregnancy Planning

Some women are not interested in conceiving. Your doctor can also guide you on forms of contraception such as abstinence, birth control pills, or IUDs (intrauterine devices).

If you are interested in becoming pregnant, you should consider taking prenatal vitamins even prior to conceiving.

Prenatal vitamins have increased amounts of folic acid which can reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord and often start in the first month of pregnancy, often before a women even realizes she is pregnant.

You should also discuss what medications you are taking with your doctor as some medications are known to cause harm to developing babies and may need to be stopped before you try to become pregnant. Examples of these medications include Accutane which is associated with skull and facial abnormalities, valproic acid which is associated with

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Working to improve chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and substance abuse prior to conception can also lead to a healthier pregnancy.

Screening for Cancer The cervix is the narrow end of a woman’s uterus. Cervical cancer occurs when normal cells in the cervix change into abnormal cells and grow out of control. Most cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The American Cancer Society recommends cervical cancer screening via a pap smear starting at age 21.

During a pap smear, your doctor collects cells from your cervix. He or she then sends the sample to a lab where it is examined under a microscope for any abnormalities. If there

are abnormal cells, your doctor could advise testing for HPV, close follow-up with a repeat exam to see if the cells have normalized with time, or proceeding with a procedure called colposcopy. During a colposcopy, a doctor examines the cervix with a microscope and can take better samples of the area for further examination.

You should discuss your risk factors for cervical cancer with your doctor as this can be used to determine how often you need to repeat your pap smear screening. Please keep in mind that you should still get regular pap smears even if you have completed the HPV vaccine series.

Screening for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. The American Cancer Society recommends that women ages 20-39 have clinical breast exams about every three years. You should let your doctor know if you have family members with a history of breast and/or ovarian cancer. If you are at increased risk for breast cancer, your doctor may recommend getting a mammogram at age 35. Starting at age 40, women should have yearly clinical breast exams along with yearly mammograms.

Mammograms are x-rays of the breasts. If there are any concerning areas on your mammogram, your doctor may send you for extra views, an ultrasound, or a biopsy to gather more information.

Changes in Hormones Menopause is the period in a woman’s life when she stops having regular cycles.

It marks a time when her ovaries stop making hormones and releasing eggs.

The average age for this phenomenon is 51, but can vary from age 45 to 55.

Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, and increased vaginal dryness. For some women menopausal symptoms can cause a lot of disruption to their life. Your doctor can discuss a number of treatment options to help you during this time.

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Some tips may include avoiding hot drinks and dressing in layers (to help with hot flashes and night sweats), smoking cessation (smoking makes hot flashes worse), limiting caffeine in the afternoons and evenings (to help with sleep), exercising regularly (staying active helps depression), and using moisturizers (improves dryness). Most women will be considered post-menopausal after they have not had a period for a full 12 months.

Osteoporosis As you age, your bones often become less dense and more fragile. Over time, this can lead to osteoporosis.

People with osteoporosis have bones that can break too easily. All women age 65 and older should have bone density testing at least once. A DEXA scan is a low radiation x-ray which measures how dense your bones are in different parts of the body. Screening should start earlier if you have certain risk factors such as low weight, long-term steroid treatment, tobacco or alcohol use, rheumatoid arthritis, or history of previous fracture as an adult.

Results are typically reported as scores putting you in categories of normal, osteopenia (low bone mass), or osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis can get bone fractures from even the slightest of bone stresses. If you are found to have osteopenia or osteoporosis, your doctor may discuss treatment options with you. In addition, getting enough calcium and vitamin D is important for bone health. In general, it is recommended that you get 1200mg calcium and 800 IU vitamin D daily.

These are only a few key parts of Women’s Health.

Every individual is unique and you should talk to your doctor about the best plan for your health care. By getting regular health screenings, you would be taking steps that help your chances for living a longer, healthier life. v 60 • May 2015 ilistwesternkentucky.com

by: Robin Gericke

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hen Laura Roberts and her husband adopted a child from Guatemala in 2003 her life changed in many ways. Along with the challenge of becoming a mother she became aware of the millions of orphaned children on our planet. “We visited an orphanage, and I have never been the same,” Roberts said. “I knew that God was leading me to do something positive to impact the plight of hungry, homeless, and parentless children.”

Roberts together with a close friend, who had also adopted internationally, began to research the subject of homeless children. Along with many prayers they discovered just how enormous the situation has become worldwide. The numbers they found were shocking and moved them to action.

“We agreed that if we didn't know these things until we researched them, then most people don't realize the extent of the problem,” Roberts said. When they started to raise awareness about the number of orphans in the world, they found people were overwhelmed and didn’t feel they could make a difference. “God helped us to see what this ministry

needed to look like,” she explained. “We try to give people easy avenues in which they can make a difference. We tell them the problem, and follow it up with ‘now here are many ways you can help’,” Roberts founded Starfish Orphan Ministry.

Starfish Orphan Ministry At least 25,000 children under the age of five die of starvation every day. Starfish Orphan Ministry (SOM) doesn’t look at the overwhelming numbers. They look at the life of one child, feeding one hungry family, and changing one life.

Even though they are only a few drops in an ocean, Starfish Orphan Ministry is making a difference, one child at a time.

Starfish Orphan Ministry knows that if orphans, the fatherless, and adoption are mentioned in the Bible over 60 times, God is serious about caring for children that have no family. SOM answers the call found in James 1:27: Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans.

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The Ministry Now This time last year, I had just returned from a mission trip to

El Salvador. While there, my team built a home for a grandmother and her severely disabled son. We fed the homeless on the streets of San Salvador, worked in boys’ and girls’ orphanages, and took a group of special needs adults to the beach. Last month, my dad and sister joined a team that traveled to El Salvador to build a house for a young family and, among many other activities, put on a carnival for 400 school children. “These kids have what children in the US would likely consider nothing,” said Roberts. “But when you only have a Bible, a Beanie baby, and a craft that you did when a missions team came, then those things are priceless.” These amazing experiences were made possible

by SOM. They organize mission trips to El Salvador and lead church groups, school groups, and organizations on private mission trips. Since 2007, SOM has taken over 40 groups to El Salvador.

Kendra’s Kloset SOM understands that it’s not only children in other countries that need care, and that is why they also operate Kendra’s Kloset. It provides single parent households, foster parents, and teens aging out of the foster care system with furniture, clothing and household supplies.

While the number of orphans in the world is overwhelming, Laura Roberts knows that her work is a blessing. “So much of what we do is rewarding,” she told me. “I don't get paid a

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penny, but I feel like I am the highest paid person ever, because I get to see God work, up close all the time.”

SOM Color Run You can join this fun event to support SOM. The Color Run will be on Saturday, May 23 at 8 am at Noble Park. It is called a run, but if you’re not a runner, think of it more as a skip/frolic/walk/run! “We will have the color run, a push up contest, hula-hooping, prizes for the best team costume, best team name, and more. It will be a lot of fun.” Roberts told me. “We will also giveaway fun door prizes. Last year, there were about 700 runners. This year, our goal is 1,000.”

The cost of pre-registration is $30 for an individual, but if you have a team of four or more, the cost is only $25 per person. Kids four and under who come with a participating adult can join in the fun for free. Each entry gets a swag bag from the event sponsors and a t-shirt. “All the money is going towards a great cause, and we want teams to come out and support us,” Roberts said. You can help answer the call of James 1:27 by supporting Starfish Orphan Ministry.

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by: Amy Noles

A Season of Great Music A PSO Season primer

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he Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has been an invaluable part of our community for many years.

For over 36 years the PSO has been the regions only professional orchestra, offering first class entertainment and a variety of educational programs for children to experience and enjoy classical music.

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra has another exciting season planned for symphony enthusiasts. They have worked diligently to include unique performances and exceptional guest artists that will surely please any classical music lover.

"We wanted to include a good mix of styles and composers this season,” said Daniel Sene, Executive Director of the PSO. “A broader selection than just traditional piano or violin. We also wanted to have one of the young artist competition winners to perform early in the schedule. We've chosen artists who are bringing something really exciting to the season and who have proven track records."

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“From die-hard classical music listeners to the casual listener, the season has something recognizable for all levels of audience members,” said Maestro Raffaele Ponti the PSO’s Artistic Director. “I am very proud of the level of musicianship of our players and choirs that allows me to program a season of powerful big works.”

2015 - 2016 Season The PSO will start off the season with a bang!

Opening Night includes Brahms’ 2nd Piano Concerto (which just happens to be Sene’s favorite) and features pianist, Fabio Bidini. The PSO will also perform Symphony No. 3, op.

97, E-flat major, also known as The Rhenish. The concert will

take place at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center on September 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony: this concert will include Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, op. 9 by Samuel Barber, Cello Concerto No. 1 op. 33, A minor by Camille Saint-Saens, and Symphony No. 6, op. 74, B minor, also known as Pathetique

by Piotr Tchaikovsky. 2015 Young Artist Competition winner Wesley Skinner will be featured on the cello. It will take place at the Carson Center on October 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Mahler's 1st Symphony: Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, D major, also known as Titan will be the feature in this performance on November 7. L’amico Fritz: Intermezzo by Pietro Mascagni and Nocturnes by Claude DeBussy will also be performed.

A Christmas Celebration will feature the PSO Adult and Children's choruses and the Murray State University Concert Choir. This annual concert will include fun and familiar holiday favorites with an extra special visit from someone special from the North Pole! This orchestra is a favorite of many and has sold out for five consecutive years. Book your seats early for this concert at the Carson Center on December 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Sibelius’ Violin Concerto will include Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, op. 64 by Serge Prokofiev and Symphony No. 5, op. 43, also known as Sinfonia Sacra, by Howard Hanson. This concert is also at the Carson Center on February 20 at 7:30 p.m.

will be on February 28, followed by “Pictures at an Exhibition” Piano Recital on March 13. Lastly, the Spring Youth Showcase Concert will be on May 1, 2016, at 3 p.m. at the Carson Center.

Music to Inspire You! You don't have to be a musician or an expert in classical music to appreciate and enjoy what the Paducah Symphony Orchestra has to offer. "I don't think our audience members have to know the technicalities or be particularly educated in music to enjoy our concerts,” said Ponti. “I think that a lot of people who are sitting in the symphony hall just know that something magical is happening. I want everybody to experience that unique magic every time that they walk in. That's what we're really trying to create."

Discounts on series tickets and subscription specials are available, as well as individual seats for each concert. In addition, any student may request one free concert ticket per year (through their local schools). For more information, contact the Paducah Symphony Orchestra at 270.444.0065 or visit their website at paducahsymphony.org. v

Pictures at an Exhibition will feature the title symphony by Modest Mussorgsky, arrangement by Maurice Ravel.

Spartacus Suite No. 2 by Aram Khachaturian and Symphony No. 45, F-sharp minor, 4th movement by Joseph Haydn will also be performed. It will take place on March 12 at the Carson Center at 7:30 p.m.

Last but not least, the Paducah Symphony Orchestra will present their season finale with Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, which will feature La valse, poeme choregraphique by Ravel and Tristan and Isolde, WWV90:, Prelude & Liebestod by Wagner.

Over 300 voices will all be performing, including soloists, PSO Choruses, and other invited choruses. It will take place at the Carson Center on April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Encore, Encore!

The Encore Series Performances are free for season subscribers. On September 13, there will be a piano recital by Fabio Bidini at 3 p.m. at a location TBA at a later date. The Winter Youth Showcase Concert will be on December 6 at 3 p.m. at McCracken County High School. On February 21, 2016, the Young Artist Competition Finals will be at 3 p.m. at Murray State University. “Made in America” Chorus Concert ilistwesternkentucky.com May2015 • 65

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Push, Push, and Away!

Introducing Buggy Blazers here’s not much that Lindsay Zeiler can’t tackle these days. In fact, living in Metropolis, she could very well be their very own Superwoman. While she doesn’t fly, you can see her blazing through a town near you, not with a cape, but with a baby stroller.

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In her last year at FSU, she found herself unexpectedly pregnant and single. She was faced with a tough decision about whether or not she was ready to be a mom, and she had to decide if it was something she was willing to do on her own.

Her Super History

“I felt like God really gave me a wake-up call and softened my heart,” Lindsay told me. “He showed me that He was real and that I had a decision to make. I decided having the baby was the best decision for me. I kept my baby, and through God’s grace I have been able to raise her.”

Lindsay grew up in Metropolis. In high school, she excelled in track and field events, going on to earn a four-time Illinois State Track and Field Championship title. She ran track and field at Southeast Missouri State University, where she earned 10 Ohio Valley Conference Championship Titles and was a four-time NCAA Midwest Regional Qualifier in middistance to distance events.

She later worked as a graduate assistant at Florida State University (FSU) and eventually coached cross country and distance events at the university for three years. All in all, Lindsay has had a very successful career in track and field.

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The Birth of a Business She also decided to return to her hometown of Metropolis.

This is where her daughter Ava and her business, Buggy Blazers were born. Lindsay was inspired by a group of exercising moms that she had encountered during her time at FSU. She decided to give this concept a try and found that other moms felt just like her.

“After I had Ava, of course I wanted to spend as much time with her as I could, but I also felt the need to exercise since running has always been a lifetime passion of mine,” Lindsay told me. “The more I thought about the concept of Buggy Blazers, the more I realized how perfect it was. I could spend time with my daughter, get some much needed exercise, and also cultivate friendships with other moms.”

Lindsay began by making Facebook posts and spread the word about Buggy Blazers by word-of-mouth. “The first free session that I had was at Noble Park and attracted 12 moms.

I was blown away.”

Get Out and Work Out! Buggy Blazer moms get together for an hour of exercise two times each week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 am.

Lindsay leads them through a variety of workout stations, in which moms and babies can work out together. The exercises are creative and can be modified for all skill levels.

If the weather is not favorable or the temperature is below 60 degrees or above 85 degrees, Buggy Blazers meet at Kentucky Oaks Mall. “The mall has been so accommodating to our group,” said Lindsay. “Chik-Fil-A in particular does something special each month for us: From free coffee to arts and crafts to bringing in their mascot cow to dance with the kids…they have been great.”

There’s No Stopping Her! Lindsay is looking to expand Buggy Blazers to other areas including Mike Miller Park in Benton. She is also planning to start a birthday party exercise program to promote fitness is any and all aspects of a child and mother’s life.

“When a woman first becomes a mother, it is a unique time in her life,” Lindsay told me. “She sometimes puts exercise on the backburner to spend more time with her child. Moms are busy enough and find that they don’t want to hire a babysitter so that she can go exercise. This program is designed to alleviate that fear and burden by combining both aspects together. Moms are doing something for themselves and still spending time with their children.”

When Lindsay isn’t leaping tall building with a single bound, she coaches the cross country team at Massac County High School, conducts endurance programs on the weekends, and is even a substitute teacher throughout the week. But her most important super job of all is being mom to Ava who will turn two this month.

For more information about classes and pricing, visit buggyblazers.com, facebook.com/buggyblazers or e-mail Lindsay Zeiler at buggyblazers@gmail.com. v

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A Super Weekend of Super Fun The 37th Annual Superman Celebration

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uperman is soaring to Metropolis for the 37th Annual Superman Celebration! Home to Superman in the DC Comics, Metropolis is proud to host an annual festival to celebrate their hero.

I spoke with Karla Ogle, the organizer of this year’s celebration. When I asked her what the highlight events would, she simply laughed. “We have so much going on, it would be impossible to pick just a few!” she said. The celebration has changed a lot over 37 years. “The first year, the celebration was only one day. I started helping in 1998, and back then, our pamphlet of events had five events a day. Today, our pamphlet of events and information is 40 pages long! The celebration has grown from a small town festival to what it is today. It’s incredible!”

You can be part of the Superman Celebration June 11 to 14 in Metropolis. “Some people come expecting it to be a convention, but that’s not what it is,” Ogle said. “It’s like a festival, Six Flags, Halloween, and a convention all mixed together!”

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Super Contests “One of everyone’s favorite events is the costume contest,” Ogle told me. “We tweaked it a little this year. The theme is heroes and villains, and we have four categories. The categories are best dressed, best custom costume, best group or duo, and best original concept. The best original concept category will feature gender twists or original characters. The best custom costume category is for costumes that are not store bought. “We have a lot of people every year who put a lot of work into making their costume, and we wanted to recognize them.”

The Great American Metropolis Puzzler contest is to see which team of four can put together a Superman puzzle with super speed. “The celebration will again have a Superman vs. Batman tug-of-war,” said Ogle. “There will be people in costume and Superman and Batman fans joining in for lots of friendly competition.”

A washer-pitching contest joins the long list of fun

contests going on this super weekend. “There will be a dead-lift contest for all the strong men, and arm-wrestling is back!” Ogle said.

“There are contests for every one of all ages,” Ogle said. “The Smallville Tent is home to Super Silly Games and other activities for children. The pageant for Superboys and Supergirls is always popular.”

Artist’s Alley and Writer’s Way In Artist’s Alley and Writer’s Way, artists and writers will meet the public. The featured guests this year include Kurt Busiek, artist & writer Mike Norton, and artist Alex Saviuk. Many of the artists also do commission work and sketches on request.

The Fan Film Festival The Film Festival showcases fan-made films about superheroes, supervillains, and comic-book related content. “The Film Festival has really grown,” Ogle told me. “This year, we have 60 films, and several are from other countries.

Thursday evening, all day Friday, and Sunday, the films will be showing in blocks at the Baymont Theater. The awardwinning films will be announced Friday night.” A new category for 2015 is the “Super Grab Bag” category. Filmmakers had to produce a film that contained the mandatory elements, which were a mop, avocado, and a dentist. “We had so much more response this year, and eventually, we would

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This year’s schedule boasts a bike ride, road race, dog show, and more! “We will have a carnival in town, and for the second year, we will offer Black Diamond Helicopter rides,” Ogle told me. “You can get a view of Metropolis just like Superman! It was a huge hit last year, and it’s great to see the town from above, especially to see how massive Ft. Massac is.”

“On Saturday evening we will have a show by a comedian who has toured the US. Following that, there will be an auction, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Massac Theater project,” Ogle said. “The comedian is new for us, and we know it will be an awesome, fun night, and hopefully you can pick up a few collectibles from the auction.” Other acts include an illusionist, a Freestyle Connection BMX bike show, and the K-9 crew, a trick dog show that has been on America’s Got Talent. “We brought them back for another year because they were such a hit with all ages,” said Ogle.

Visitors can also go through the Superman Museum to see one of the largest collections of Superman memorabilia.

The main celebrities will be at the Celebration on Saturday, so get your VIP autograph tickets now!

like to grow this into a nationally recognized film festival,” explained Ogle.

And So Much More!

The Superman Celebration Is For Everyone!

“We have such a wide variety of people that come to the celebration. There are three groups. Older people who grew up with black and white ‘Adventures of Superman’ on TV like to come because of what Superman stands for. Families with young children attend to the celebration because a lot of the activities are free, so it is a low-cost weekend of fun. We also have teen and young adults, the comic geeks and cosplayers. You mix all three together and get an awesome group that makes the Superman Celebration,” Ogle explained.

It’s not just locals that come each year, visitors come from across the globe. “This year we expect about 50,000 people to attend,” Ogle told me. “Last year, a couple from England came to Metropolis just for the celebration. They said that they really enjoyed it because there was nothing like it anywhere else. There was also a man from Brazil who attended the event. He told us that next year, he would plan better so he could stay for all four days.”

If you want to be a hero, fly (or drive) over to Metropolis June 11 to 14 to have super fun at the Superman Celebration. For more information, visit supermancelebration.net. v

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By: Rae Wagoner Director of Communication - Kentucky Soybean Board

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hen most consumers think of corn, they think “on the cob,” and on the off-chance that soybeans enter a conversation, they might express an enthusiasm for edamame or share a tofu recipe.

While CommonGround supports all forms of agriculture and our volunteers enjoy a wide variety of foods, it’s important to note that the crops grown in Kentucky on a large scale are primarily field corn and commodity soybeans (non-food grade varieties). Tofu, tempe and edamame are derived from food-grade beans, which are a different variety. Corn on the cob and the corn we buy in cans or freezer bags at the supermarket is known as “sweet corn,” which is a different variety of corn.

they play an important role in animal nutrition. These two components of livestock and poultry feed will ensure that your summer barbecues are nutritious and flavorful, whether you enjoy steaks, burgers, chicken, pork chops or any of the numerous favorites provided by family farmers from across the country or those just down the road.

For more information on corn and soybeans, animal agriculture, family farms, food safety or to ask a question of our farmer-volunteers, visit FindOurCommonGround.com.

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A large percentage of Kentucky’s corn and soybeans are used as ingredients in animal feed, and animal agriculture is the corn and soybean farmers’ number one customer. Many livestock and poultry farmers in our state grow corn and soybeans to feed their animals, and in turn they often use the nitrogen-rich litter (or manure) from those animals to fertilize the soil in which these crops are grown.

While the oil from corn and soybeans are used as cooking oil, in biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, and as ingredients in a variety of food and industrial uses, the portion of the grain remaining after the oil is extracted – the meal – is an outstanding source of nutrition for livestock and poultry.

Soybeans contain eight essential amino acids and are high in protein, while corn is a great source of energy. Together,

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Paducah LIVE on the RIVER . . . . . . . . . . .Page 48 paducahky.gov Paducah Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . .Page 31 paducahky.gov Paducah Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24 paducah.k12.ky.us Paducah Riverfront Concert Series . . .Page 24 paducahky.gov Paducah Regional Sportsplex . . . . . . . . .Page 62 plexsports.net Paducah Symphony Orchestra . . . .Page 36 paducahsymphony.org Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . . . .Page 52 parkviewnursingandrehabilitationcenter.com Patt Lynch Music Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 22 QuickCare Paducah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19 quickcarepaducah.com Reidland UMC Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 63 reidlandumc.org/#!preschool/cqx1 Resistant Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 26 Rodney’s Auto Detail . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 25 Servall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 60 servallpestcontrol.com Sixth and Vintage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 63 sixthandvintage.com Skin and Body Solutions . . . . . . . . .Page 29 skinandbody.me Smithland Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 67 tririvershc.com SNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 63 prd.chfs.ky.gov/SNAP/index.aspx Storm Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 76 stormshieldtornadoshelter.com Symphony Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 65 symphonysupply.com Terri Waldridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 70 The Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 thebarincape.com The Dirt Road Boutique . . . . . . . . . .Page 69 facebook.com/thedirtroadboutique The Rhythm Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20 trfpaducah.com Three Rivers Martial Arts . . . . . . . . .Page 4 threeriversacademy.com Tokyo Hibachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 51 facebook.com/tokyo-hibachi Total Life Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 59 totallifecaremd.com Total Rejuvenation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 64 totalrejuvenation.com Troutt Old Time General Store . . . .Page 69 trouttoldtimegeneralstoreandmarket.com Wellsprings Dermatology . . . . . . . .Page 20 wellspringsderm.com White Lili Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14 shopwhitelili.com WKMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7 wkms.org YaYa’s Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 48 havefunatyayas.com

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