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Letter From Katie

July 2019 Vol. 23 Issue 7

Before Writing, I Now Check With My 8-Year-Old

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y daughter came downstairs the other morning wearing a new dress her grandmother had purchased. I wanted to take a picture of her to share with my mom and show how cute the dress looked on our girl.

After I snapped the photo with my phone, CeCe wagged her finger at me and loudly said, “Do NOT put that on Facebook or text it to anyone.”

I’ve been writing about my daughter’s life since before she was born. Between my blog, this column and social media, I’ve shared details about the milestones and the mundane.

But at the wise age of 8, CeCe has now realized how much of my job includes sharing about her personal life. She has started to tell me if she doesn’t want a photo or a certain piece of information out in the universe, and I absolutely understand.

I recently wrote about her ADHD and I got special permission to write that

column. I’m learning to ask for her permission before I post anything about her on Facebook.

I think it’s wonderful that she is asserting her right to privacy, although it does conflict with my “open book” work style.

I hope as she grows into her teenage years and adulthood, she doesn’t hate me for telling stories about potty-training and tantrums in a public way.

None of my columns or blog posts were intended to embarrass her. They are a way to share how I feel about the situation as a parent. I hope they offer a connection for other struggling parents, and maybe (hopefully) they have brought a chuckle to a reader who can relate to whatever crazy anecdote I’m sharing.

So if you notice I don’t write about my oldest child as often as I used to, this is why. She is taking control of her public image and I will respect that.

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Family Favorite Voting

Voting is now open for our annual Family Favorite Awards.

Out & About

Fourth of July Parade; Summer Movies; LCT’s “Annie;” Breyerfest; Kidchella.

Redwood Cooperative School

Progressive school is adding sixth grade and hosting environmental education conference.

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Birthday Party Guide

On the cover

CBD Oil for All Ages

Lincoln, who turns 7 in July, is the son of Heather and Brian Baber of Winchester.

Our directory has options for some of the best birthday experiences in town.

Locally owned Dwell CBD provides a precious product: pain relief.

Measles Solution

Dr. Ison writes that the best way to keep your kids safe from measles is to vaccinate them.

in every issue 4 Baby Bump 6 Positive Parenting 10 Fayette Co. Schools Calendar: Pages 24-34

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21 Dr. Graebe 22 Dr. Ison 35 KU’s Scholar Athlete

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or the 10th year in a row, Central Kentucky families can vote for their favorite businesses and be entered to win prizes along the way.

Voting for the Lexington Family Magazine Family Favorite Awards opens July 1 and runs through Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Anyone who completes a ballot is automatically entered in a drawing to win a Family Membership to the Kentucky Children’s Garden for the remainder of its 2019 season or a Family 4-Pack of tickets to Beech Bend Park.

Hundreds of our readers submitted nominations for their favorite family-friendly restaurants, camps, birthday parties, healthcare providers, festivals, home repair specialists, field trips and more.

The locations with the most nominations in each category earned a spot on our Family Favorites ballot. Winners will be announced in our October issue. Winners of the prize drawings will be announced in early August.

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4th of July

ood, fun and fireworks are on the schedule for the annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Lexington.

On Wednesday, July 3, the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social will take place at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at noon. At 8 p.m. that evening, a patriotic music concert will begin on the Morrison Lawn at Transylvania University.

The Bluegrass 10K Race will launch festivities on Thursday, July 4. The race begins at 7 a.m. in downtown Lexington. A downtown street festival with vendors, entertainment and family-friendly fun will run 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

A reading of the Declaration of Independence starts at 11 a.m. The Fourth of July parade takes place at 2 p.m. and proceeds down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street.

Festivities conclude with a fireworks show around 10 p.m.

Fireworks will be launched from the R.J. Corman property in downtown Lexington.

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Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page.

June’s Feedback Question: What is the craziest thing

you have done as a parent while sleep-deprived? t “Sawyer was just a few days old and I was nursing him in the middle of the night. I started freaking out and woke my husband up asking him where the other baby was.

He frantically started looking through the sheets for the ‘other baby.’ There was no other baby.” – Ashley Crossen t “When my oldest was a few weeks old, I was so tired that I put my phone in the fridge.” – Stacie Reynolds July’s Feedback Question is:

What is your advice for parents who have a child entering kindergarten this fall?

Answer our Feedback Question and your comments could be in the magazine!

July at BabyBumpLexington.com Water Safety: Drowning is a leading cause of death in chil-

dren ages 1-4. Brush up on basic rules so everyone can swim safely this summer.

Your Pregnancy Plan: Learn what role a physician an-

esthesiologist plays in your childbirth plan and how to build a support team for all possible outcomes of your childbirth.

Giveaway: Follow our Facebook page for a chance to win a DVD copy of “Dora’s Double-length Adventures” in July.

ho Said It? W “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”

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ovie SCHEDULE M y l i m a F amilies have their pick for free or lowcost movie tickets this summer at several locations in the Central Kentucky area.

AMC Classic Summer Movie Camp: Admission to a kid-friendly movie and a KidsPack for $4 on Wednesday mornings. 3151 Mapleleaf Dr. Info: 263-1729.

July 3: Small Foot July 10: Lego Movie 2 July 17: Teen Titans Go! The Movie July 24: The House with a Clock in the Walls July 31: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Central Branch Public Library: Free family movies on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Marvel Movie Marathon on select weekends at 9 a.m.

June 1 & 2: Marvel Marathon July 2: Up July 6: Marvel Marathon July 9: Kubo and the Two Strings July 11: Incredibles 2 July 16: Rango July 18: Bolt July 21: Marvel Marathon July 23: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs July 25: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 July 27: Marvel Marathon July 28: Marvel Marathon July 30: The LEGO Movie

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: $1 per show or $5 for 10 shows. Monday-Thursday

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at 10 a.m. Fayette Mall Plaza. Info: 971-0718 July 1-4: Smallfoot July 8-11: Kung Fu Panda July 15-18: The LEGO Movie July 22-25: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water July 29-Aug. 1: Sherlock Gnomes Aug. 5-8: Hotel Transylvania 3

Theatres of Georgetown Free Summer Kids Series Movies: Free admission. Wednesday shows are open seating for groups of fewer than 10 people. Thursday shows are for groups and require reservations.

Info: (502) 863-0055 July 10-11: Smurfs: The Lost Village July 17-18: Stuart Little July 24-25: Smallfoot July 31-Aug. 1: Grinch Aug. 7-8: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Aug. 14-15: Goosebumps

Malco Kids Summer Film Fest: $2 per person. Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Winchester, Ky. Info: (859) 745-4996.

July 2-3: The Cat in the Hat July 9-10: Trolls July 16-17: Puss in Boots July 23-24: Shrek July 30-31: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Y

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Arts & Music Festival September 28th

ave the date for Lexington’s first children’s music festival - KidChella, on Saturday, Sept. 28. Lexington Family Magazine, in partnership with Lexington Parks & Recreation, will bring live entertainment, interactive workshops and art activities to Moondance Amphitheatre as part of this new festival geared toward the whole family.

Musical acts include local youth bands from Lexington’s Rock School, Appalachian folk artist Julia Purcell and Grammy-nominated children’s performer Zak Morgan. A portion of proceeds from the event will fund a future parks & rec project. For more info visit us at lexingtonfamily.com Y

Breyerfest 2019

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reyerFest will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the Kentucky Horse Park on July 12-14 with “Salute to Horses.”

BreyerFest is a three-day family festival that combines the excitement of a horse fair with model horse activities. Children’s activities include Stablemate painting, a petting zoo, face painting, magic shows, circus performers and more. Attendees can enjoy workshops, free seminars, hands-on demos and live horse performances. Tickets are available for one or three-day passes. Children under 6 enter for free.

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Family Fun Day for The Nest

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he Nest – Center for Women, Children and Families invite the community to a Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 27 from 1-4 p.m. in Duncan Park.

This free event has exciting activities for all kids including pony rides, the Honey Hill Farm petting zoo, the Bubble Truck, face painting, refreshments and more.

Tables will be set up by local organizations to hand out resources and information on a variety of services.

The Nest provides education, counseling and support to children and families in crisis.

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embers of the 2018-2019 group of Scholar Athletes were honored May 23 at Kentucky Utilities at the annual Scholar Athlete celebration sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine and KU. In addition, Fred Farrier and Rachel Klinker – names drawn at random at the event – split the Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 that was presented by Mike Pulliam. The scholarship is named in honor of Pulliam’s late father.

Pulliam, a Rector Hayden real estate agent and instructor at Man o’ War Golf, contributed to the scholarship fund with Barry & Mike Barrett (Auto Excel); accountant Kenny Frank; Bethany Smith (Smith CPA & Associates), Howard Smith (Smith Garage Equipment) and Paul Wright (Dairy Queen franchise owner). Y

$3,000 Scholarship Split by Fred Farrier & Rachel Klinker Flanked by John Lynch (left) of Lex. Family Magazine and Daniel Lowry (right) of Kentucky Utilities are the 2018-2019 Scholar Athletes.

Back row (l to r): Devon Hart (Lafayette High), Meredith Phillips (Dunbar), McKenna Vicini (Lex. Catholic), Rachel Klinker (Tates Creek), Keaston Brown (Henry Clay) and Fred Farrier (Franklin County).

Front Row: Brendan Hord (Dunbar), Athena Frasca (Sayre), Anna Rupp (LCA), Haiden Hunt (Frederick Douglass) and Jeffrey Schriefer-Flores (Lex. Catholic).

Not pictured: Jonathan Tanaka (Trinity Christian Academy).

Above right are winners of the $3,000 Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship. Fred Farrier & Rachel Klinker with John Lynch and MIke Pulliam of Rector-Hayden Realtors and Man o’ War Golf.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre

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n a culture where, ironically, we need to “schedule” unscheduled time, summer allows us to look at the way we and our children spend our time.

Not too long ago, the “ideal summer” saw children jumping from one camp to the next, taking math or reading classes to “get a head start,” participating in intensive sports, or all of the above.

Now we know that the ideal summer should have a ratio of twice as much unstructured free time as structured free time.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children should spend at least 60 minutes playing outside per day.

Sadly, half of the children in the U.S. are spending no time outside at all.

How did we arrive here? Many of us jumped on the speeding train without considering where it might take us.

That train creates stressed-out children who struggle with anxiety, peer relationships, lack of confidence and a shaky sense of self.

Not to mention the stress it creates for parents who are just as trapped by an unrelenting family schedule.

But, as the old saying goes, “Awareness is the beginning of change.”

Summer has begun, but it is not too late to change course.

Dr. Madeline Levine, clinician, educator and author of several books including “Teach Your Children Well” and “The Price of Privilege,” describes the following benefits of free play: t It miniaturizes the world so that kids can deal with it t It teaches them how to handle stress and conflict 8 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

t It’s a feast for the senses, which are the vehicles for childhood learning t It gives kids a sense of power in a world where they are essentially powerless t It bridges the gap between imagination and creativity t It teaches us about ourselves.

So, how can we facilitate this fertile and enriching unstructured play time?

1. Schedule it – or better yet, schedule around it 2. Provide materials such as: a) The outdoors b) Water (with supervision) c) Simple items such as cups, balls, cardboard box, scarves, jump rope 3. Engage Why engage? In the beginning, you are one of the essential ingredients that provides security and a stable base for your little ones.

Follow their lead, and run an appreciative sportscaster-like commentary.

When they show their discoveries, look in their eyes and share their wonder.

Best of all: engagement will bring you into their world where the present moment and all its inherent beauty lives.

Dr. Lesley Iwinski is the mother of three grown children, a family physician and owner of Growing Peaceful Families, LLC. She offers classes, workshops and seminars.

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Summer Family Musical

exington Children’s Theatre will bring a classic show to its stage with a production of “Annie!” in July. The show marks LCT’s 18th annual Summer Family Musical, performed on the LCT Main Stage on Short Street.

The show features such memorable songs as “It’s a Hard Knock Life” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.”

“Annie!” is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 children.

Show times are Thursday & Friday, July 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21 at 2 p.m.; Thursday & Friday, July 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, July 28 at 2 & 6:30 p.m.

Other shows in LCT’s 81st season will include “la ofrenda,” “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Holes,” “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,” “Aesop’s Fables.

The year 2020 kicks off with “The Princess & the Peas” followed by “Long Road to Freedom,” “The Cat in the Hat,” “The Hundred Dresses” and “Ella Enchanted.”

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Each student received $2,500 to help finance their continuing education.

Bobby A. Flynn, Board Chairman

Jakiya Adams Hayley Faught Anna Watrous is a graduate of Henry Clay High School and plans on attending Belmont University in the fall. She will be majoring in Pharmaceutical Studies.

graduated from Lexington Catholic High School. Hayley plans on attending the University of Kentucky in the fall, pursuing an Interior Design degree.

is a graduate from Lafayette High School and plans on attending the University of Kentucky in the fall, double majoring in Music Education and Arts Administration.

Rachel Seevers is a graduate from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and plans on attending Harvard University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Pat Ferry, President

www.mhcu.org • 859-259-3466 Thank you

to all those who participated from our 22 counties!

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Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Back to School Bash

Features Free Food, Carnival-Like Fun

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ooking for an old-fashioned, backyard picnic where your kids can leave with a free book, a backpack filled with school supplies and a wonderful summer memory?

The Carnegie Center for Learning & Literacy has the ideal event for you and your family.

The annual Back to School Bash is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 3-5 p.m. at Gratz Park, behind the Center in downtown Lexington.

Kids can enjoy a carnival like atmosphere with cornhole, Frisbee, facepainting, arts & crafts stations, balloons, and an obstacle course supplied by Urban Ninja Project.

A free buffet-style lunch will be provided by Red State BBQ. Plus, everyone can enjoy the Tiny Tallman stiltwalkers, who have appeared on America’s Got Talent.

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While the kids are playing outdoors and making new friends, adults can listen to live music by Grits & Soul.

Meanwhile, every child in kindergarten through 12th grade who registers for the free event is given a backpack with school supplies and a free book, which is customary at all Carnegie Center events.

The Center is entering its second decade of hosting the Back to School Bash and its third year since moving the event outdoors.

“We have a beautiful space behind our building in Gratz Park and July is a good time to utilize the outdoors. People love it outside,” said Jessica Mohler, the Center’s Head of Communications and Marketing.

The event is in keeping with the Center’s commitment to learning. Kicking off the return to school with a Bash helps get kids excited about learning.

The Back to School Bash at the Carnegie Center is a fun way to get kids excited about learning.

“Kids get to be around other kids, enjoy good wholesome fun and know that they have the support of the community,” Mohler said.

Registration is open now for the Back to School Bash, which is sponsored by the LG&E and KU Foundation, and funded

by Toyota and the William R. Kenan Foundation.

Carnegie Center, 251 West Second St. To register, call (859) 254-4175 or visit www.carnegiecenterlex.org Y

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R E D W O O D C O O P E R AT I V E S C H O O L

Progressive School To Add 6th Grade Fast-Growing School Will Span Preschool to Middle School

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By John Lynch

edwood Cooperative School, the area’s fastestgrowing school, is expanding its reach by adding sixth grade for the coming academic year.

Started in 2014 with all of nine students, Redwood has swelled to more than 150 students from preschool to fifth grade with up to another 12 students expected for its first sixth grade.

Following the same model used at the progressive education proponent: elementary level where it added grades to Progressive education doesn’t lend accommodate students, Redwood will add itself to a single definition because seventh and eighth grade over the next it exists to meet the needs of every two years. child.

What’s the key to Redwood’s growth?

Hallmarks of the Redwood way are “Redwood has been a remarkable project-based, hands-on learning with experience for so many children and their lots of time spent outdoors where chilfamilies,” Director Sarah Cummins said. dren engage in free, unstructured play.

“Students have thrived Outdoor learning and within our model of play inform the core education and we curriculum, which is Hallmarks of the want to continue emergent. That means that through middle it evolves to fit the inRedwood way are school.” terests of the students. project-based, As a cooperative “We align with state hands-on learning school, Redwood and national standards, parents can perform and those learning with lots of time needed tasks for the targets guide our curspent outdoors school in exchange for riculum framework,” where children discounted tuition, Cummins said. engage in free, a format that keeps “But we teach to tuition low compared those targets in our unstructured play. to area schools. unique way.”

Parents can assist For example, when teachers in the classfourth and fifth gradroom or they can help the school by using ers expressed interest in the Olympics special skills such as librarians, photogin Korea, a student-led thematic unit on raphers, landscapers and electricians to countries emerged. Students picked a name a few. country and researched all aspects.

Redwood also is a progressive school.

During free outdoor play, students used What does that mean? Cummins cited natural materials likes tree stumps and the explanation of Alfie Kohn, author and rocks to create stores.

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Redwood’s new sixth grade will include environmental literacy

Teachers took note and suggested that students assemble kiosks to address their country’s geography, currency, politics and culture.

“It was gratifying to see the students enthusiastically share their learning with the community in a way that provided value and connections for them,” Cummins said.

The new sixth grade will include environmental literacy, art, music, drama, STEM and physical education along with team-building school trips. Extra-curriculars will include chess club, academic team, robotics club and a cross-country team.

Redwood will continue its commitment to social and emotional development, which is so vital for middle school students, Cummins said.

“We are intentional about the way we help students build healthy relationships and resolve conflict,” she said.

“Teacher-guided mediation, restorative justice and kindness campaigns are regular features of our school.”

No wonder families have flocked to Redwood.

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School Will Host Early Learning Conference

Teachers Will Learn Ways to Connect Students to Outdoors

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edwood Cooperative School is hosting an early learning conference in August for educational professionals that will help teachers connect students with nature and outdoor learning opportunities.

Registration is open now for the conference that runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Aug. 8-9 at Redwood’s campus at 166 Crestwood Drive in Lexington.

Highlights of the conference, which is sponsored by the Kentucky Environmental Education Council, include an interactive mixer on Thursday evening, and keynote presentations

by Sarah Smitha of Candy Mountain Music and Trevor “Farmer Brown” Claiborn from Kentucky State University, plus sessions on loose parts play, place-based education and early learning environmental education.

Ashley Hoffman from Project Learning Tree will discuss the benefits of becoming part of

PLT’s green schools early childhood program.

Environmental education is a cornerstone of the conference with instruction on how teachers can incorporate nature into the classroom.

Place-based education will also be a focus.

This pedagogy immerses students in their local surroundings, landscapes, heritage and culture. That immersion then becomes the foundation for all subjects.

Children’s lives are enhanced when they study everything in their surroundings from the trees, plants and animals to their cultural environment and its history.

Loose parts play, which encourages the use of simple materials, also fits into that environmental framework. Placing items both natural and manufactured into the environment increases creativity in children.

“We are so excited to bring this quality early childhood professional development opportu-

Summer Camps July 1-3 Party in the USA July 8-12 Castles and Catapults July 15-19 The Classics

July 22-26 Blast from the Past July 29-August 2 Adventures in Wonderland

Redwood students regularly play outdoors nity to Central Kentucky,” Redwood Director Sarah Cummins said.

“The workshops and activities at the conference will help teachers connect their students with nature on a more regular basis. It will also give teachers the tools to provide rich, handson learning opportunities for their students.”

TRIS credit is available for attendees.

Registration is $250. Discount hotel rates are available. The conference is capped at 80 attendees.

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Art & Science Experiences the Whole Family Will Enjoy.

Weekly Summer Camp Schedules, Class Registrations + Upcoming Events at

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August 5-9 Explorium Beasts and Where To Find Them

Summer camps are provided in partnership with White, Greer, & Maggard Orthodontics.

Thanks to WGM for providing 11 weeks of fun and educational activities for kids to experiment, build, create, and explore the world around them.

Explorium is Located in The Square The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency, supports Explorium with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts

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Explorium of Lexington

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Kentucky Railway Museum

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The Mad Potter

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Private party room will host 8-20 for 90 minutes. You are welcome to bring lunch or refreshments and cake. Project, instruction, invitations and balloons provided. Call Monday -Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for reservations.

Gattitown Lexington

2524 Nicholasville Road 277-2323 / www.gattitownlexington.com Gatittown has the BEST birthday parties in town with great food, fun games and awesome prizes. Party packages include the Marketplace buffet and drinks, a private party room or reserved seating, decorations, goodie bags, game cards and rides on the Bumper Cars, Carousel and Frog Hopper!

Living Arts and Science Center

362 N. MLK Blvd. / 252-5222 / www.lasclex.org Parties include a hands-on, teacher-led art or science activity with LASC themes or yours, time in the Discovery Science Exhibit or a planetarium show, a private party room and a $3 coupon per guest to use in the gift shop. Guests will take home their creative projects. $265 for up to 10 participants; each additional is $10. Other party options available for additional fees.

Newton’s Attic

4974 Old Versailles Road / 368-7334 www.newtonsattic.org Pumpkin chunkin’, roller coaster riding and rocket launching are just a few of the unique things you can do. A good time can be had by kids of all ages at your Newton’s Attic birthday party.

Recommended for ages 7 to 70.

Urban Ninja Project 1820 Bryan Station Road (866) 923-5569 / www.UrbanNinjaProject.com Party packages start at $120. Groups have access to all obstacles, rock walls, trampolines, and more. Urban Ninja has various party packages and a private party option to meet your party needs. Locations are now open in Lexington, Richmond, and Frankfort.

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By L.A. Brock print Baby,” which talks about how parents can reduce their family’s carbon footprint, we’d like to ask that you refrain from buying anything new ear Sweet Family, for Eva unless we specifically request it.

We want to thank all of you for We’d also like you to consider that, in your love, support and enthusilieu of gifts, you give money that we can asm now that little Eva is here with us. put in an education fund for Eva. We couldn’t have gotten where we are When it comes to presents, these gifts today without your love and support. are always welcome.

Having a child is life-changing. One way  Pre-loved, gently used baby clothes it changes you (for the better I think) is from consignment stores (feel free to that it forces you to think more about the shop in the boys section as well since the kind of future you want for your child. girls section can be obnoxiously pink and Dire climate reports continue to princess themed!) emerge, and unless bold actions toward  Gift cards for baby books. Eva loves sustainability are taken by world governbooks – and they are biodegradable! ments, it’s not looking good.  For toys, we prefer ones that are Rather than being part of the problem, made from natural, fair-trade materials. we’d like to be part of the solution to enAvoid plastic, unless it’s used. sure that there is a healthy planet for Eva. We also prefer simple/no-tech/no Inspired by the book, “The Zero Footbattery-operated toys. Please, no toy cell (The following is an email from a Frankfort artist and mom sent to her extended family before her daughter Eva’s first birthday.)

The Brocks: L.A., Matt and Eva phones, computers, talking toys, brand/ icon toys, Barbie’s or toy guns.

Open-ended toys that encourage Eva’s imagination and creativity are great such as art supplies or building blocks.

Here is a link to a great video and blog post for minimalist toy ideas that encourage open-ended play. www.theparentingjunkie.com/minimalism-the-only-10-toys-you-need/ Thanks again for being part of Eva’s life and keeping these ideas in mind. Y

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CBD Store Dwell Will Serve the Community

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BD oil has become a trendy wellamazing product and beness product since the legalization coming a trusted resource of industrial hemp in Kentucky, for the community.” but one local store is focused on more The storefront is than just profiting off its popularity. stocked with CBD-infused Dwell CBD, located in Brannon Crossgummies, topical creams and CBD oils ing, was founded by David Kwun, and in more than a dozen flavors such as Louis and Kara Police. The team met Key Lime, Orange Sunshine and Vanilla when their children attended school Almond. There are also flavored CBD together, and a casual conversation products for pets. sparked an interest in CBD oil.

The spa-like interior of the The oil, derived from the store features an informahemp plant, has been tional video, diagrams that credited with easing the explain how CBD affects symptoms of anxiety, the brain and body, and sleep disorders, inflammathe owners are on hand to tion, attention issues and answer questions.

Louis Police (l) Kara Police more. For two years, the “We will sit down and (c) and David Kwun (r) trio immersed themselves in talk to clients to find what the science behind CBD. they need,” Police said. “It’s “We wanted to be a benchmark a pleasure to sit down with people for the industry,” Louis Police said. “Not and become a part of their story.” only do we want to help people and proOne of the tenets of their business plan vide wellness alternatives, we’re passionwas serving the community. All first reate about sharing the science around this sponders, physicians and military receive

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Dwell CBD has received commendations from the offices of Sen. Mitch McConnell; Rep. Andy Barr; Gov. Matt Bevin; Nicholasville Mayor Pete Sutherland and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles for supporting Kentucky commerce and the local community.

“Everything we do is Kentucky Proud,” Police said. “From the plants and formulations, to the bottling, packaging and marketing materials, all of it is sourced in Kentucky.”

The owners of Dwell see a myriad of ailments in their clients. But after the first visit, they typically see one thing: relief.

Said Kwun: “I had no idea how gratifying it would be to have people come back into the store with their children and hug us because of the relief they found from our products.” Y

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Special Needs

Treatments for Learning Differences Abound

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t’s estimated that one in five children in the U.S. have learning disabilities. These range from dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, dyspraxia, speech problems and other issues that can create barriers in living a fully-functional life.

Luckily, the medical community has caught up with the prevalence of these diagnoses to offer specialized therapies.

It used to be that only the most severe cases of brain-based difficulties were diagnosed. Children who did not overtly demonstrate symptoms were mislabeled.

Technology and a deeper understanding of the brain’s wiring have allowed medical professionals to recognize learning disabilities in children.

Multi-service pediatric therapy clinics provide a starting point for parents when signs of learning dif-

ferences in children appear.

Once a diagnosis is in place, treatments include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy and medication.

Therapists can also assist in creating modification plans for the classroom.

One in 16 public school children in the U.S. have Individualized Education Programs, and one in 50 have 504 Plans to allow for special accommodations for children with learning differences. Yet millions of children remain undiagnosed.

If parents notice their child experiencing difficulties in reading, writing, math, organization, focus, listening comprehension, social skills or motor skills, a pediatrician or a pediatric therapist can assist with testing and provide a diagnosis and treatment options. Y

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ased on last year’s success, Central Kentucky Education Cooperative will host another “Creating a Safe and Secure Future” seminar for families of and students with disabilities on Saturday, July 20 at 2331 Fortune Drive from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This seminar will focus on the importance of longrange financial planning. Carolyn Wheeler, Karen Perch and SuAnn Williams will host three hour-long informational sessions.

Wheeler is the project director of the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky. Perch is the executive director of Life Plan of Kentucky, and Williams is the manager of Career Service at Goodwill Industries in Lexington.

Topics will include STABLE accounts, Special and Supplemental Needs Trusts and funding an SNT. The event is sponsored by Central Kentucky Education Cooperative, bluegrass.org and Build Inclusion.

Available during lunch at the event will be KY-SPIN, the Arc of Kentucky, bluegrass.org and Build Inclusion.

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VT Treats Root Causes of Reading Issues

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oes Dr. Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, claim to cure dyslexia, ADD or other learning differences? No. He recognizes that these are legitimate diagnoses that identify a cluster of behaviors. But he also says these terms are overused and result in the mislabeling of people, especially schoolchildren who struggle in the classroom.

What Dr. Graebe does claim is that his practice, which uses Vision Therapy, treats the underlying issues behind those series of behaviors. And that results in dramatic improvement for his patients.

Vision Therapy performs so well because more than 85% of school work involves the visual system, and VT is a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body.

“People with convergence insufficiency are three times more likely to have a diagnosis of ADD,” Dr. Graebe says.

CI is the inability of the eyes to work together when looking at close-up objects.

When the visual system is required for cupational therapy. tasks such as reading, writing or working “I think OT works great but after the on a computer, one eye will turn outage of 3 or so, we can have a bigger impact ward instead of inward creating double or than any other therapy out there,” he says. blurred vision.

Routinely, after 30 weeks of Vision A child with CI will almost certainly Therapy, students see improvements of up struggle to read, which all but guarantees to three years on standardized visual skills poor performance in the classroom. testing.

“CI is the most common eye tracking In addition, Vision Therapy, like other problem I see,” says Dr. Graebe, who esti- therapies, creates pathways in the brain mates that 90% of the patients who come that last a lifetime. to him have the condition, sometimes by VT takes time and effort but the results itself and sometimes in conjunction with are undeniable. For many bright kids who other functional vision conditions. complete the therapy, their performance “When it comes to close-up work, some now matches their abilities. kids haven’t learned how to keep their “I love it when that happens,” Dr. eyes converged to focus on words and Graebe says. “My passion and joy is to track them across the page. help people reach their potential. So I’m in “That’s why some kids have no joy for the right place doing the right thing.” Y reading and avoid it whenever they can.”

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Family H E A L T H

Measles Solution: Get Vaccinated

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hen I was 13 years old, I was hospitalized for pneumonia. A young boy was soon moved into the other bed in the room. He had a high fever and hardly moved except to groan.

I thought that I might see him die in front of me. He later broke out in a flat, red rash. Thankfully, he recovered from what turned out to be the measles virus.

Few illnesses are as contagious as measles. The virus can hang in the air in a room long after a contagious person has left it.

It takes 1-2 weeks for an infected person to show signs of having it. The first signs are a high fever, runny nose, a cough, and watery, red eyes. White spots in the mouth appear 2-3 days later. Soon after, a flat, red rash starts on the head and then spreads to the rest of the body.

About 10% of those with measles will get an ear infection that can lead to permanent hearing loss.

One in 10 can have diarrhea, and 5%

get pneumonia. Brain swelling (encephashow a link between the MMR vaccine litis), which can lead to permanent brain and autism in children. damage occurs in 0.1% of cases. Of those Although the journal later retracted the who catch measles, 0.1%-0.2% die from it. paper for being fraudulent and Andrew The first vaccine against measles was Wakefield lost his medical license in the licensed in the U.S. in 1963. Before then, U.K., the damage had been done.

90% of all children caught measles by the His actions led to a decrease in MMR age of 15. vaccine use in Europe and the U.S., and to The virus caused about 500 deaths per the subsequent increase in measles cases. year. By the late 1960s, measles cases had Some children have even died. fallen by 99%.

The MMR vaccine is very effective proIn 2000, measles was declared eliminattection against measles. It has scientifically ed in the U.S. All the cases reported here been shown numerous times not to cause came from elsewhere. Nobody caught it autism in children. from others here.

So far in 2019, there have been 839 casThe MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vac- es of measles in the U.S. That is unacceptcine was widely given here. While it could able, and could be avoided if all eligible sometimes cause a high fever and a rash, U.S. children were vaccinated. Y severe reactions to it were extremely low.

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2019 Calendar

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Monday 1 Carnegie Center: Middle School Math. 2-3 p.m. weekly through July 29. For grades 6-8. Free.

Registration required. Cursive Handwriting class.

5:30-6 p.m. weekly through July 29. For grades 2-5. Free. Registration required. ACT Math Review.

5:30-7 p.m. weekly July 1-29. For grades 10-12. $65, includes book. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Feeding Site. 2-2:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. babymoonlex.com.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Make A Mummy. 3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Central Branch: Baby Jam Storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime. 10:30 and 11 a.m.

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Ages 18-36 months. Northside Branch: Snow Cone Social @ Northside. 11 a.m. For families.

Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Snow Cone Social @ Tates Creek. 3 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Summer Lunch. Free lunch for ages 18 & under. 11 a.m. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 2 F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day. 10 a.m. Free, donations accepted. Pre-registration required, space is limited. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Explorium: Baby Explorers: Patriotic Ice Play.

10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 2732911.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Herp Feeding, watch reptiles and amphibians enjoy their lunch. 11 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Carnegie Center: Upper Elementary Math.

2-3 p.m. weekly through July 30. For grades 3-5.

Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 24-Week Childbirth Education Class. 6-9 p.m. Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation.

Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby Baptist Health Lexington: Great Expectations 3-week childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Registration required. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 2606357.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddlers Movers & Shakers Storytime. 11 a.m.

Ages 18-36 months. Central Branch: Family Movie: “Up.” 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. All About Local Honey. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam Storytime.

10:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Preschoolers Explore Gardening. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. 11 a.m. Free lunch for ages 18 & under. Clay Creations. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

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2019 9:30-10:30 a.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 10 a.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Bald Eagle Talk. 10 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort.

Info: (502) 564-7863.

Explorium: SMASH Club: Red, White and Boom.

10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 2732911.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Fruits & Vegetables.”

10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning. 10-11 a.m. Summer Feeding Site.

2-2:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Fourth of July Festivities: Great American Pie & Ice Cream Social: Noon-1 p.m. Fifth Third Bank Pavilion. Patriotic Music Concert: 8 p.m.

Morrison Lawn, Transylvania University. Info: www. downtownlex.com Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Gymnastics classes. Meets weekly, classes always forming.

For ages 4 & up. $40 members, $55 non-members.

917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca. org.

Kentucky Horse Park: Bill Bradley Memorial Reining Competition. July 3-7. Alltech Arena. Info: www.reiningmanagementservices.com F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Snow Cone Social. 12:30 p.m.

For families. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Preschoolers Explore Gardening.

2 p.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. Free

lunch for ages 18 & under. 11 a.m. Make Your Own Mudcakes for Teens. 3 p.m. Ages 13-18.

Registration required. Snow Cone Social. 4 p.m.

For families. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 4 Independence Day Bluegrass 10,000 Foot Race: Annual 10K race to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Downtown Lexington.

Info: www.runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/ Bluegrass10000 Fourth of July Festival: Arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment and parade. Street festival open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Parade begins at 2 p.m. on Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. and will be launched from the R.J. Corman Railyard. Info: www.downtownlex.com Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s: Cupcake Liner Fireworks. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-4. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Kentucky Horse Park: Robert Murphy Hunter Jumper Show. July 4-7. Info: allevents.in/lexington/ robert-murphy-stable-horse-show/

Friday 5 Explorium: Leaping Littles: Flag Hunt. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. Camp Parents Night Out. 6-10 p.m.

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

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Fruits & Vegetables.”

10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Feeding Site. 2-2:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: SummerThemed Bobcat Enrichment. 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Central Branch: Marble Run Mania. 2 p.m.

Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Snow Cone Social. 2 p.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. Free lunch for ages 18 & under. 11 a.m.

Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 6 Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 10-11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. $11. 3644 Boston Rd. Info: 629-4455.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 10-11:15 a.m.

Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. babymoonlex.com Ky. Children’s Garden: “Summer Vegetables.”

10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

Explorium: Super Saturday: President Jeopardy.

11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station: Honest Abe. 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Countdown to Kindergarten: Lexington Philharmonic Concert. Child-friendly music, crafts, instrument petting zoo and more. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free for children in C2K T-shirt and one adult; $5 general admission. Carnegie Center, 251 W. Second St. Info: www.uwbg.org/c2kevents F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Fourth of July themed Bear Enrichment. 11 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Gymnastics classes. Meets weekly, classes always forming.

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2019 Kentucky Horse Park: KDA Summer Classic I and II Show. July 6-7. Info: www. kentuckydressageassociation.com F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. For families.

Central Branch: Marvel Movie Marathon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Playground & Snow Cone Social.

11 a.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30 a.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. For families.

Make Your Own Critter Soap. 2 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 7 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: At the Beach.

Toddlers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. For active walkers to 28 months. Preschoolers Class: 10-10:45 a.m.

Ages 28 months-4 years. Pretendergartners Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 4-6. Babies Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 4 months-active walkers. Registration required for all classes. EmPower Hour Prenatal Yoga. 2-3 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Walk Around Kentucky: Shillito Park. 10-11:30 a.m.

Summer Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. STEM: How We Explore. 6-7:30 p.m. Teen Movie Mondays.

6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Sing, Splash and Learn. A fun program for caregivers and children ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. weekly through July 29. $20 members, $30 non-members. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org.

Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6 & 7 p.m. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/ Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357.

Kentucky Horse Park: 83rd Annual Junior League of Lexington Charity Horse Show. July 8-13. Info: www.lexjrleague.com

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Jam. See July 1. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See July 1. Northside Branch: Hieroglyphics Art for Tween & Teens. 4 p.m.

Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Make A Mummy. 2:30 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 1. Summer Lunch. See July 1. Info: 231-5500.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Summer Vegetables.” 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

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YMCA of Central KY: Training Program for the Kids Triathalon Begins. Triathalon date is Aug. 25.

For ages 6-14. Beaumont YMCA, 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle. Info: ymcacky.org/events/kidstriathlon F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. 1:30-2 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 8 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. Preschool Class: 9-9:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m. or 5-5:45 p.m. weekly through July 29. Ages 28 months-4 years.

Toddlers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. or 4-4:45 p.m. weekly through July 29. For active walkers to 28 months. Registration required for all classes.

Prenatal Yoga. See July 1. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. Preschoolers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. weekly through July 30. Ages 28 months-4 years. Toddlers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. weekly through July 30. For active walkers through age 28 months. Pretendergartners Class: 11-11:45 a.m. weekly through July 30. Ages 4-6. Babies Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. weekly through July 30.

Ages 4 months through active walkers. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Louisville Zoo: Free Teacher Tuesdays. Kentucky teachers receive free admission to the zoo. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: www. louisvillezoo.org Explorium: Baby Explorers: Let Freedom Ring.

See July 2.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Family Program: Silly Safaris. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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and 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

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

F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day. See July 2.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Herp Feeding, watch reptiles and amphibians enjoy their lunch. 11 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Carnegie Center: French for Kids. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through July 30. For grades 1-5. Free.

Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays, served by period dressed interpreters and tour of the museum. 2 p.m. $30 per person. Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddlers Movers & Shakers. See July 2.

Central Branch: Family Movie: Kubo and the Two Strings. 1-3 p.m. All About Local Honey. 2 p.m.

Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Preschool Pretend Playdate: Dirty Jobs.

2 p.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: Preschool Mudworks. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Tech: Streaming Fortnite on Twitch. 10 a.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 2. Worm Races. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 2315500.

Wednesday 10 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga.

See July 3.

F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See July 3.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning. 10-11 a.m. Teen Star Gazing and the Solar System. 1-2 p.m. Summer Feeding Site.

2-2:30 p.m. Books & Bites. 3-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: SMASH Club: American Rockets. See

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F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 3.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Water.” See July 3.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Opiate Recovery and Your Baby. 10-11 a.m.

Free. Recommended for 23-25 weeks gestation.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby Salato Wildlife Education Center: Bobcat Training. 11:30 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See July 3. Toddler & Preschool Obstacle Course. 1:30 p.m.

Breakerspace: Tech Take Apart. 6 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See July 3. Toddler & Preschool Dinosaur Dig. 11 a.m.

Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 3. Family Bluegrass Jamboree. 2 p.m. For families. Northside Branch: Teen Tech: Make Your Own Fortnite Gifs. 10 a.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. Afternoon Snack. See July 3.

Make a Mummy. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners.

See July 3. Family Bluegrass Jamboree. 6 p.m.

For families. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 3. Explore Paint Pouring for Tweens & Teens.

3 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 11 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 4.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Black Bear Training: 10 a.m. Herp Feeding, watch reptiles and amphibians enjoy their lunch. 11 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s: Star Wands. See July 4.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Water.” 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

F Jessamine County Public Library: DIY Teen Moon Lamps. 4-6 p.m. One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m. The Meteorite-Asteroid Connection. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

28 months-4 years. Pretendergartners Class: 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-6. Babies Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 4 months-active walkers. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6-7:15 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Explorium: Leaping Littles: Creative Movement.

See July 5.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Water.” See July 5.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps: Newborn Care Class. 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby. Infant CPR class.

6-9 p.m. Free. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. NICU Parent Support group.

6:45-7:45 p.m. Free. Registration requested. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby

F Jessamine County Public Library: Be An Astronaut for a Day. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Summer Feeding Site. 2-2:30 p.m. Flamenco Louisville.

5-6 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Theatre Company: presents “West Side Story.” 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 940-4450.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Family Bluegrass Jamboree. 2 p.m. For families. Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn.

11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Family Movie: Incredibles 2. 1-3 p.m. Explore Paint Pouring for Teens & Tweens. 2 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Mosaics from Nature. 6 p.m.

Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Family Bluegrass Jamboree. 11 a.m. For families. Afternoon Snack.

4 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Tech: Make Your Own Fortnite Gifs. 6 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Make Your Own Mudcakes. 3 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Village Branch: Summer Lunch.

Free lunch for ages 18 & under. 11 a.m. Family Storytime. 12:30 p.m. For families. Preschool Mudworks. 2 p.m. Ages 3-5. SongFarmers. 6:30 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Pollinator Talk. 10:30 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort.

Info: (502) 564-7863.

Louisville Zoo: Friday Night Movie: “Incredibles 2.” 6-11 p.m. Free for zoo members, $5 for non-members. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: www. louisvillezoo.org Lexington Theatre Company: presents “West Side Story.” 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 940-4450.

Breyerfest: Annual family festival that combines the excitement of a horse fair with model horse activities. Workshops, performances, children’s activities and more. Single and three-day tickets available. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www. breyerhorses.com Kentucky Horse Park: Champagne Run at the Park. July 12-14. Info: www.champagnerun.com F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 5. Worm Races.

3 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Tech Hour: Minecraft Open Play. 1 p.m. For teens and tweens.

Registration required. Potato Printmaking. 2 p.m.

Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies Storytime. See July 5. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime. See July 5. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 5. 231-5500.

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Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: At the Beach. Preschoolers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. Ages

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See July 6.

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2019 Ky. Children’s Garden: Sizzling Summer Event. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hands-on activities, plant giveaways and more. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See July 6.

Countdown to Kindergarten: Learn about Kentucky animals and their habitats at Bluegrass Greensource. 10 a.m.-noon. Free for children in C2K T-shirt and their families. 835 National Ave. Info: www.uwbg.org/c2kevents Salato Wildlife Education Center: Turtle Pool Party. 10:30 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Explorium: Super Saturday: Celebrate the States. See July 6. Imagination Station: The Sun Shines Bright. See July 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See July 6.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. Recommended for ages 3-6. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 11-11:45 a.m. Space-y Watercolor. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advanced Searching in Ancestry.com Library Edition. 1-2:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Baptist Health Lexington: Safe Sitter babysitter certification class. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Recommended for ages 11-14. $85. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/ Lexingtonsitter or 260-6357.

Lexington Theatre Company: presents “West Side Story.” 2 & 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 940-4450.

Breyerfest: Annual family festival that combines the excitement of a horse fair with model horse activities. Workshops, performances, children’s activities and more. Single and three-day tickets available. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www. breyerhorses.com F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6. Central

Branch: Downtown Playground. See July 6.

Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6.

Make Your Own Facial Masks for Teens. 2 p.m.

Ages 13-18. Registration required. Northside Branch: Preschool Fort-Building Party. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6. Village Branch: Ham Radio for Beginners. 1 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 14 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 7.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Flower Arranging.” See July 7.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class.

Noon-7 p.m. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. The Women’s Hospital Tour. 1 and 2 p.m. Registration required.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229 or www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby Lexington Theatre Company: presents “West Side Story.” 1 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 940-4450.

Baby Moon: EmPower Hour Prenatal Yoga. See July 7.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Augmented Reality: Discovering Space. 2-3:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101.

4-6 p.m. Registration required. Maternity Unit Tours. 3 & 4 p.m. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/ Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357.

Breyerfest: Annual family festival that combines the excitement of a horse fair with model horse activities. Workshops, performances, children’s activities and more. Single and three-day tickets available. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www. breyerhorses.com F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. 1:30-2 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

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Monday 15 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See July 8.

Prenatal Yoga. See July 1.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Summer Feeding Site.

2-2:30 p.m. STEM: Strange New Planet. 6-7:30 p.m. Teen Movie Mondays. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Freddy’s Fossil’s Dino Show. 6 p.m. For families.

Central Branch: Baby Jam. See July 1. Teen Tech: Create Your Own VR Experience. 2 p.m. For high schoolers. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers.

See July 1. Teen Art Workshop with Ciara Leroy. 11 a.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Northside Branch: Teen Art Workshop with Ciara Leroy. 4 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 1.

Summer Lunch. See July 1. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 16 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See July 9.

Louisville Zoo: Free Teacher Tuesdays. Kentucky teachers receive free admission to the zoo. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: www. louisvillezoo.org Explorium: Baby Explorers: Finger Paint Flag.

See July 2.

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

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Family Program: Juggler Mark Hayward. 10:3011:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Hummel Planetarium Trip.

1-3 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day. See July 2.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Raptor Encounter. 11 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See July 9.

Baptist Health Lexington: Pediatric CPR class.

6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person, $50 per couple and $15 per additional person. Registration required.

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2019 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth. com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddlers Movers & Shakers. See July 2. Teen Art Workshop with Ciara Leroy. 6 p.m.

Ages 13-18. Registration required. Central Branch: Family Movie: Rango. 1-3 p.m. Teen Tech: Glow Up Paper Circuit Art. 1 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Teen Art Workshop with Ciara Leroy. 2 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Northside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn.

See July 2. Mosaics from Nature. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Freddy Fossil’s Dino Show. 3 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 2. Freddy Fossil’s Dino Show. 11 a.m. For families. Owl Pellet Dissection. 2 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 17 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga.

See July 3.

F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See July 3.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning. 10-11 a.m. Walk Around Kentucky: Camp Nelson. 10-11:30 a.m. Summer Feeding Site. 2-2:30 p.m. Teen Outdoor Days. 5-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: SMASH Club: Coin Sorting. See July 3.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 3.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Pond Explorers.” See July 3.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Wild Encounter. 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See July 3. Preschool Pretend Playdate: Dirty Jobs. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See July 3. Teen Tech: 360 Degrees Video Storytelling. 2 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 3. Northside Branch:

Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See July 3. Hieroglyphics Art for Teens & Tweens. 6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 3. Teen Art Workshops with Ciara Leroy. 3 p.m. Ages 13-18.

Registration required. DIY Seed Bombs. 6:30 p.m.

For families. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 18 Salato Wildlife Education Center: Bobcat Enrichment. 10 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

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

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s: F is for Flag. See July 4.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Pond Explorers.” See July 11.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Oneto-One Job Search Assistance. 4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m. 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Baptist Health Lexington: Great Expectations 3-week childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Registration required. Info: www.

BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See July 11.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages.

LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies, see July 11. DIY Bird Feeders. 2 p.m. For families. Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 11. Family Movie: Bolt. 1-3 p.m.

Tech Hour: Explore the Solar System with Merge Cubes. 1 p.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See July 11. Hieroglyphics Art for Tweens & Teens. 6 p.m. Grades 6-12. Northside Branch: Afternoon Snack. See July 11. Make Your Own Critter Soap. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 11. Teen Art Workshop with Ciara Leroy. 3 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 11.

Family Storytime. See July 11. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 19 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Ocean Creatures. Preschoolers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. Ages 28 months-4 years. Pretendergartners Class: 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-6. Babies Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 4 months-active walkers. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Explorium: Leaping Littles: Pin the Beak on the Eagle. See July 5. Camp Parents Night Out. 6-10 p.m. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Pond Explorers.” See July 5.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Black Bear Enrichment. 10:30 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

KenTokyoCon: Convention for Cosplay, anime, gaming and more. Noon-7 p.m. One-day and three-day passes available. Children 10 & under admitted free with paying adult. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www.kentokyocon.com F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Feeding Site. 2-2:30 p.m. Universe of Stories Ball.

6-9 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages.

LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 5.

Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies Storytime. See July 5. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime. See July 5. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 5. Teen Anime Afternoon. 3 p.m.

For teens. 231-5500.

Saturday 20 KenTokyoCon: Convention for Cosplay, anime, gaming and more. 9 a.m.-1 a.m. One-day and three-day passes available. Children 10 & under admitted free with paying adult. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www.kentokyocon.com

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2019 Central Kentucky Education Cooperative: “Creating a Safe and Secure Future” Seminar.

8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. For families of and students with disabilities. Registration required. 2331 Fortune Drive. Info: www.ckec.org Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See July 6.

Louisville Zoo: Teddy Grahams Day. Scavenger hunts and sweet treats (while supplies last.)

10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: www. louisvillezoo.org Ky. Children’s Garden: “Flower Pressing.” See July 6.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See July 6.

Explorium: Super Saturday: We The Kids. See July 6. Imagination Station: If I Were President.

See July 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See July 6.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class.

1-5:30 p.m. Free. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby Baptist Health Lexington: Pediatric CPR class.

9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person, $50 per couple and $15 per additional person. Registration required.

Grandparenting for Baby Boomers and Beyond.

2-4 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/ Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357.

Take Apart. 3 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 21 Baby Moon: EmPower Hour Prenatal Yoga. See July 7. Candy Mountain Music: Ocean Creatures.

Toddlers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. For active walkers to 28 months. Preschoolers Class: 10-10:45 a.m.

Ages 28 months-4 years. Pretendergartners Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 4-6. Babies Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 4 months-active walkers. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

KenTokyoCon: Convention for Cosplay, anime, gaming and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. One-day and three-day passes available. Children 10 & under admitted free with paying adult. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www.kentokyocon.com F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 7.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 2 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages.

LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Flower Pressing.” See July 7.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Marvel Movie Marathon. 9 a.m. For families.

Northside Branch: Family Storytime. 1:30-2 p.m.

Info: 231-5500.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 2 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages.

LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

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F Jessamine County Public Library: Jessamine Movie Spectacular: Incredibles 2. 7:30-11 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Walk Around Kentucky: Asbury Palisades Farm Trail in Wilmore. 10-11:30 a.m. Summer Learning Book Store. 1-9 p.m. Summer Feeding Site. 2-2:30 p.m.

600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6. Hieroglyphics Art for Tweens & Teens. 3 p.m. Grades 6-12. Central Branch: Downtown Playground. See July 6.

Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6.

Potato Printmaking. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Paint Your Own Fairy Garden Stones.

2:30 p.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6. Breakerspace: Tech

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See July 8.

Prenatal Yoga. See July 1.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps: Newborn Care Class. 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Teen Tech: Level Up Your Digital Photography

Skills. 2 p.m. For high schoolers. Central Branch: Baby Jam. See July 1. Reptiles Alive with Kentucky Reptile Zoo. 2 p.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See July 1. Northside Branch: Reptiles Alive with Kentucky Reptile Zoo. 11 a.m.

For families. Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5.

Tates Creek Branch: Reptiles Alive with Kentucky Reptile Zoo. 6 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 1. Summer Lunch. See July 1. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 23 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See July 9.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Learning Book Store. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Louisville Zoo: Free Teacher Tuesdays. Kentucky teachers receive free admission to the zoo. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: www. louisvillezoo.org Explorium: Baby Explorers: Duck for President.

See July 2.

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

F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day. See July 2.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Wild Encounter. 10:30 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See July 9.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddlers Movers & Shakers. See July 2. Teen Tech: Step Up Your Selfie Game. 1 p.m.

Grades 6-12. Registration required. Reptiles Alive with Kentucky Reptile Zoo. 2 p.m. For families.

Central Branch: Toddler and Preschool Obstacle Course. 11 a.m. Family Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Reptiles Alive with Kentucky Reptile Zoo. 6 p.m. For families. Northside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 2.

Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 2. Potato Print Making. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

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2019 Wednesday 24 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga.

See July 3.

F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See July 3.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning. 10-11 a.m. Summer Learning Book Store. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Bobcat Training: 10 a.m. Bee Talk: 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Explorium: SMASH Club: Americana Accessories.

See July 3.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See July 3.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Plant Defenses.” See July 3.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See July 3. Teen Tech: Share Your Art with Tumblr. 11 a.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See July 3. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn.

See July 3. Breakerspace: Tech Take Apart. 2 p.m.

Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Afternoon Snack.

4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See July 3. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 3. Reptiles Alive with Kentucky Reptile Zoo. 12:30 p.m. For families. Teen Space: Wii Tournament. 3 p.m. Paint Your Own Fairy Door.

6:30 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 25 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See July 4.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s: DIY 4th of July. See July 4.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Plant Defenses.” See July 11.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Black Bear Enrichment: 11 a.m. Herp Feeding, watch reptiles and amphibians enjoy their lunch. 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer

Learning Book Store. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 4-4:45 p.m. and 5-5:45 p.m.

Veg-Out: Herbs & Spices. 6-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages.

LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Infant CPR class.

6-9 p.m. Free. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 5. Teen Game Night. 5:45 p.m. Ages 13-18. Registration required. Central Branch: Tech Hour: Making Music with Specdrums. 11 a.m. For families. Owl Pellet Dissection. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies Storytime. See July 5. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime. See July 5. Explore Paint Pouring for Teens & Tweens. 3 p.m. Grades 6-12.

Registration required. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 5. 231-5500.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See July 11.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages.

LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies See July 11. Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 11. Family Movie: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. 1-3 p.m.

Paint Your Own Plant Pot for Tweens & Teens. 2 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See July 11. Northside Branch: Afternoon Snack. See July 11. All About Local Honey. 2 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 11.

Toddler & Preschool Dinosaur Dig. 2 p.m. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 11. Family Storytime. See July 11. Preschool Fort Building Party. 2 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 26 Explorium: Leaping Littles: America A to Z. See July 5.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Plant Defenses.” See July 5.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Bald Eagle Talk: 11 a.m. Bison Training: 1 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Learning Book Store. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Summer Feeding Site. 2-2:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

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Saturday 27 BrickUniverse Lego Fan Expo: Hands-on Lego attractions, activities, exhibits, special guests and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. $15 online or $18 at the door. Children 2 & under enter for free. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www. brickuniverse.com F Living Arts & Science Center: Apollo Space Discovery Saturday & Family Workshops.

Planetarium shows, art exhibits, Makers Space activities and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See July 6.

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See July 6.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Fall Vegetables.” See July 6.

Explorium: Super Saturday: Stars and Stripes Scavenger Hunt. See July 6. Imagination Station: Star Spangled Slime. See July 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. See July 6.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Summer Learning Book Store. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Strong Minds: Rising from Depression. 5-7 p.m. Raven Run Night Sky Hike. 9-10 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 2 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages. LCT Main

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Salato Wildlife Education Center: Backyard Bass. 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

Baptist Health Lexington: New Brother/New Sister sibling class. 4-5:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 3-8. Registration required. Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Registration required. Maternity Unit Tours. 3 & 4 p.m. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/ Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357.

F Carnegie Center: Family Fun & Learning Night: Back to School Bash. 3-5 p.m. Live music, carnival performers and school supplies for preregistered students. Free. For grades K-12. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

Countdown to Kindergarten: Free admission to the Explorium for children in a C2K T-shirt.

General admission $9. Reservations required, email turner@explorium. 440 W. Short St. Info: www.uwbg.org/c2kevents F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class. 1-5:30 p.m. Free. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6. Central Branch: Downtown Playground. See July 6.

Marvel Movie Marathon. 9 a.m. For families.

Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6.

Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. See July 6. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 28 BrickUniverse Lego Fan Expo: Hands-on Lego attractions, activities, exhibits, special guests and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. $15 online or $18 at the door. Children 2 & under enter for free. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www. brickuniverse.com F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See July 7.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Fall Vegetables.” See July 7.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: 18th annual Summer Family Musical: “Annie.” 2 & 6:30 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Recommended for all ages. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Baby Moon: EmPower Hour Prenatal Yoga. See

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Marvel Movie Marathon. 9 a.m. For families.

Northside Branch: Preschool Mudworks. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 29 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See July 8.

Prenatal Yoga. See July 1.

F Jessamine County Public Library: JCPL Book Club: Light from Other Stars. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Paint Your Own Plant Pot. 6 p.m. For Teens & tweens. Registration required. Central Branch: Baby Jam. See July 1. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See July 1.

Northside Branch: Afternoon Snack. 4 p.m.

Grades K-5. Make Your Own Mudcakes. 4 p.m.

For teens. Tates Creek Branch: Toddler and Preschool Obstacle Course. 3 p.m. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 1.

Summer Lunch. See July 1. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 30 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See July 9.

Explorium: Baby Explorers: Fizzing Fireworks.

See July 2.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See July 2.

F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day. See July 2.

Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See July 9.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Bobcat Enrichment. 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

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F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 5:30-6:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddlers Movers & Shakers. See July 2. Owl Pellet Dissection. 3 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Central Branch: Family Movie: Lego Movie. 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Summer Wrap-Up Party. 2 p.m. For families. Northside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 2. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See July 2. Summer Wrap-Up Party.

2 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 2. Mosaics from Nature. 2 p.m.

Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 2315500.

Wednesday 31 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga.

See July 3.

F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See July 3.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning. 10-11 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: SMASH Club: National Monument Building. See July 3.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

See July 3.

Ky. Children’s Garden: “Fossils.” See July 3.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Black Bear Training: 11 a.m. Raptor Encounter: 2:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 5-18, free for children 4 & under. 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (502) 564-7863.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See July 3. Summer Wrap Up Party. 2 p.m. For families. Central Branch: Summer Wrap Up Party. 10 a.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See July 3. Northside Branch: Afternoon Snack. See July 3. Summer Wrap Up Party. 2 p.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See July 3. Village Branch: Summer Lunch. See July 3. Summer Wrap Up Party. 2 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500. Y

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Adam Talwalkar SCHOOL: Dunbar High GRADE: 12 SPORT: Baseball ACADEMICS: Adam had a 4.8 weighted GPA, scored 34 on the ACT, took seven A.P. classes and was a National Merit Scholarship finalist PARENTS: Susan & Vish

all it destiny, fate or just good training, but Adam Talwalkar, the Student-Athlete of the Year at Dunbar High, seems ideally suited to follow his father and become a surgeon.

A hard-hitting catcher, Adam, 17, will play baseball and be a pre-med major at Vassar College outside of New York City.

His father, Vish, was an All-State quarterback at Lafayette High, before embarking on a career as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Hospital in Lexington.

Adam’s uncle, Janak, played baseball at UK and is an orthopedic surgeon at Lexington’s Baptist Health Hospital.

Starring in sports and pursuing a medical career just seems part of the Talwalkar pedigree.

Adam certainly has the academic chops to carry on the family tradition.

He graduated Dunbar with a 4.8 GPA, scored 34 on the ACT and took seven A.P. classes. Math and science classes dominated his course load.

He was a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist.

He’s a National Honor Society and National German Honor Society member, and he was Academic All-State three straight years.

Plus, dad brought home interesting stories of life in the O.R. “He always had dinner time stories that made being a surgeon sound appealing,” Adam said. “He enjoyed being a

Scholar Athlete Scholarship: $3,000 Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share the $3,000 Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf. Other contributors are Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local accountant Kenny Frank, Bethany Smith of Smith CPA & Associates PLLC, Howard Smith of Smith Garage Equipment, and Dairy Queen franchise owner Paul Wright.

surgeon and made it sound like fun.”

Dad also brought home props, like the time he showed the family a life-size 3-D model of a spine to demonstrate a particularly complicated spinal fusion surgery.

Adam interned his senior year at Shriners Hospital and witnessed numerous surgeries. Plus, he enjoys studying math and science because they are complicated subjects.

“I like the challenge,” he said. “I like the long, hard problems and the satisfaction of getting them done.”

“He learns things quickly and easily,” his mother Susan said. “I’ve never seen him stress over a math assignment.”

A catcher since he was 10, Adam at Dunbar played behind Brendan Hord, the Scholar Athlete in June 2018 who attends UK on a baseball scholarship.

As a designated hitter in 11th grade, Adam batted .330 and led the team with 11 doubles.

As a senior, the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder was the starting catcher with a .312 batting average until he suffered a broken finger after 16 games. His injury came on a slide after he doubled in a 3-2 win over Tates Creek, this year’s State champion.

Team captain and a natural leader, Adam directed traffic from behind the plate for the Bulldogs.

“As the catcher,” he said, “I’m in contact with every player on the team, and there is always a way to help.” Y

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