Lexington Family Magazine December 2018

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Letter From Katie

December 2018 Vol. 22 Issue 12

Savoring the Simple Joys Of Christmas

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e didn’t have very elaborate Christmas traditions in my house growing up, but December 25 holds some of my favorite childhood memories.

My dad is a physician and was often on call during the holidays.

His beeper might interrupt any celebration, so we kept things low-key.

On Christmas morning our presents from Santa were laid out, unwrapped and already assembled.

We could dive right into playing without waiting.

My mom would make cinnamon rolls straight from the tube and we would stay in pajamas most of the day.

If my dad wasn’t on call, we might go to a movie.

It was lazy bliss. No frantic hustle of traveling, no dressing up for fancy meals.

When my first daughter was born, my husband and I decided we would embody that same Christmas laziness.

The day would be spent at home, in

our pajamas, no obligations.

We would play with new toys, read new books and watch Christmas movies on cable.

Technology has somewhat interrupted this tradition in a way that simply didn’t exist when I was a child.

Now grandparents can be included by Skype or Facetime, our kids receive electronic toys that don’t require us to play with them, and Netflix means we can watch pretty much anything, not just whatever Christmas classic is on TV. Not all of these tech advances are negative.

It’s great to be able to see relatives without the expense and headache of travel. And Netflix has a decent selection of Christmas movies.

But I am tempted to cut the cord on Christmas and let our minds take a break from being plugged in all the time.

Because my favorite Christmas memories will always be the ones spent at home with just my family and storebought cinnamon rolls. Y

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12 Days of Giveaways

Check out the amazing prizes in our annual Facebook Giveaway Contest Dec. 1-12.

Out and About

“Jack & the Wonder Beans” takes to the Lexington Children’s Theatre stage this month.

Positive Parenting

Ask an Expert: How do you know when your child is ready to stay home alone?

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Holiday Gift Guide

Whether your child is an animal lover, artist or athlete, our Gift Guide has a wealth of options.

Holiday Performances

Find performances of The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, Rudolph and more.

Santa Sightings

Santa will be all over Lexington this December. Find out where and when to see him.

in every issue 4 Baby Bump 6 Positive Parenting 18 Dr. Ison

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20 Dr. Graebe 30 KU’s Scholar Athlete 31 Asbury’s Educator of Month

On the cover: Noah, 7, is the son of Dominique and David Bala of Lexington

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year at Lexington Family Magazine- the annual 12 Days of Giveaways! From Dec. 1-12, we will give away a different prize each day on our Facebook page.

Our prize list this year includes some amazing toys as well as “experience” gifts such as swim lessons, zoo passes and ballet tickets for the whole family.

To enter the contests, simply follow us on Facebook and look for the contest question. A new giveaway starts each day by 9 a.m. at www.facebook.com/lexfamilymag

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ou need a gallon of milk. When is your child old enough to stay home alone while you run a quick errand? Go out for dinner?

Staying home alone is an important milestone for every child, and for every parent.

When your child is able to feel safe and confident alone, that can be empowering for both of you!

States vary about the age at which children can legally be left alone, ranging from 8 years to 14 years.

Some states, like Kentucky, don’t have a minimum age and depend on parents to use their best judgement.

Developmentally, most children are not ready before the age of 10.

Most importantly, you need to be able to trust your child to handle the responsibility and to follow house rules even when you are absent.

It is a good idea to start small and to involve your child in planning.

Before you go to get that gallon of milk or make a dinner date, what should you do? t Assess your child’s level of confidence and talk with him about it. t Teach her: w When and how to call 911 w What to do if someone comes to the door w What to say or do if you have a phone call. t Provide him a list of friends or neighbors and their phone numbers. t Create an agreement about: 6 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

w Having friends over w Using the Internet, television or electronics w Using the kitchen w Playing outside w Checking in with you. t Make your house safe by w Putting parental controls in place on electronics w Checking smoke alarms w Keeping doors locked w Locking up guns, medications and alcohol w Being sure there is a charged, working phone available Start with short periods of time (30 minutes or so) and gradually increase.

If there are younger children, you must consider their age and maturity as well.

When in doubt, hire a sitter.

Build trust between you and your child.

Verify when necessary. Call when you say you will and come home on time.

You are helping your children take steps toward their own independence, and that’s something for all of you to be proud of.

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exington Children’s Theatre this month is performing “Jack and the Wonder Beans” based on the book written by Kentucky poet James Still.

Jack is ready to set out on a crazy adventure, climbing the magic beanstalk and meeting the High Tall Giants, trying his best not to be turned into tadwhacker stew.

Follow Jack on this wild adventure, where the audience will buzz like the bees, create wind and sing to make the beanstalk grow higher in this interactive performance.

Showtimes on the LCT Main Stage are Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. (sensory friendly show), 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. School matinees will be performed Dec. 11-14 at 10 & 11:45 a.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. The show lasts approximately one hour and is recommended for children grades Pre-K and up.

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Holiday Performances Include a Christmas Show as Part of Your Holiday Schedule

Derby Dinner Playhouse: “Holiday Inn”

Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a hit parade of Irving Berlin songs. Evening performances include a dinner buffet that are offered Tuesday-Sunday at 6 p.m. through Dec. 31.

Matinees are Tuesday-Friday and Sunday at 11:45 a.m. and include lunch before the show (select dates do not feature matinees.) No performances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind. Tickets: $44.

Info: (812) 288-8281 or www. derbydinner.com.

Derby Dinner Playhouse Children’s Series: “A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas”

Travel back in time with Santa to the story of a young boy and his Velveteen Rabbit. This musical is filled with laughter, whimsy and heart as that little bunny learns what it means to be real. Breakfast performances begin at 9 a.m. and lunch performances at noon. Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 & 22. A special evening performance will be Monday, Dec. 17 at 5:45 p.m. Tickets: $17-$22.

525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind. Info: (812) 288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com.

EKU Center for the Arts: “A Christmas Carol”

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tion of the Charles Dickens classic features a cast of 24 performers, live musicians, Broadway-style scenery and costumes. Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35-$55. 1 Hall Drive, Richmond. Info: (859) 622-7469 or www.ekucenter.com.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre and “The Night Before Christmas.”

Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 & 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20-$28. Lexington Catholic High School. Info: 2525245 or www.kyballet.com.

Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd. Info: 2334226 or www.lexphil.org.

“Messiah: A Christmas Story”

“A Magical Cirque Christmas”

The Lexington Brass Band “‘Tis The Season”

This holiday entertainment blockbuster will dazzle audiences of all ages, featuring jawdropping magic, circus acts and live musicians performing Christmas carols. Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35-$135. 1 Hall Drive, Richmond. Info: (859) 622-7469 or www.ekucenter.com.

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Musical”

Based on the stop-motion classic film, this fun-filled musical follows the adventures of Rudolph, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and their friends. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40-$50.

1 Hall Drive, Richmond. Info: (859) 622-7469 or www.ekucenter.com.

Jessamine County Arts: “A Christmas Carol”

Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. $10 adults, $7 students. EJHS Auditorium, 815 Sulphur Well Road. Nicholasville. Info: www.jessaminecountyarts.wixsite.com/info

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “The Night Before Christmas” Enjoy a Christmas ballet for the whole family with

Come and celebrate the sounds of the season with the Lexington Brass Band. Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. $10 per adult and $5 for students. Centenary United Methodist Church, 2800 Tates Creek Rd. Info and tickets: www.lexingtonbrassband.com/shows

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

This stage production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is based on the beloved television special that follows Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang as they remember that friendship is what the holidays are all about. School matinees on Dec. 3, 5, 6 & 7 at 10 a.m. and noon. Public shows are on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 & 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 children.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org.

Lexington Philharmonic: “A Cathedral Christmas”

LexPhil returns to the Cathedral of Christ the King to present an array of sacred repertoire in “A Cathedral Christmas.” Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-$75.

The Lexington Singers: The Lexington Singers will present selections from Messiah by George Frideric Handel, as well as other sacred and season favorites to tell the Christmas story. Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$35.

Singletary Center for the Arts.

Info: 257-4929 or www.lexsing.org.

UK Collage: A Holiday Spectacular

Rejoice in the holiday spirit at the annual “Collage” concert presented by UK Choir members and a host of guest ensembles and soloists. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.

Tickets: $14-$29. Info: 2574929.

Waveland Museum: Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

Follow from room-to-room in a historic homesite as the drama of “A Christmas Carol” plays out right in front of you. Performance schedule: Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 4, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7 & 14 at 6 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children. 225 Waveland Museum Lane.

Info: 2723611.

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December 14 at 7pm • December 15 at 2pm Singletary Center for the Arts Join BYB for this holiday favorite where the Nutcracker comes to life after saving charming Clara from the Rat Queen and whisks her away to the magical kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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The Summit

Santa will be at Louis’ Flower Power in the Summit every weekend in December for photos. Info: 309-9682.

Santa Sightings Cabela’s

Santa’s Wonderland is open for free photos with Santa, holiday crafts and games daily through Dec. 24. Photos with Santa are available 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Hours on Dec. 24 are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Info: 286-5300.

Southern Lights Holiday Festival

Nov. 16-Dec. 31. Indoor attractions will be closed Dec. 24-31.

Hours: 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets: Monday-Thursday, $15/car; Friday-Sunday, $25/car. Info: 255-5727 or www.kyhorsepark.com

Waveland Museum

Take a photo with Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn at Waveland on Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

Downtown Christmas Parade

Santa returns to downtown on Tuesday, Dec. 4 for the annual Christmas parade. The parade starts at 7 p.m. on Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street.

Santa at the Zoo

Santa is making a special stop at the Louisville Zoo during the Louisville Zoo Santa Safari, Dec. 8-9 and 15-16 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Take a photo with Santa, plus meet Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and special guests.

Enjoy yummy refreshments and take a safari tour through

Fayette Mall

Visit Santa in the Dillard’s Court through Christmas Eve. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday: noon-6 p.m. Info: 272-3493 or www.shopfayette-mall.com/holiday

Santa at Lexington Green

Visit Santa at The Mall at Lexington Green through Dec. 24.

Schedule your appointment online at www.santabooking.com.

Info: 983-2630. For hours, visit www.travisclarkphotos.com/santa

Hamburg Pavilion

Free photographs with Santa every weekend in December.

Santa will be available for photos 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays. Mrs. Claus will host a story time from noon-5 p.m. every Sunday in December. Free horse and carriage rides with Santa will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 9, 16 & 23. Info: www.hamburg-pavilion.com

Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop

Bring your camera and snap your own photos with Santa at no charge. $5 donation is requested to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center. No appointment needed. Noon-6 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16, and 22 & 23. 3389 Tates Creek Rd. Info: 266-6889 or www.hillenmeyerchristmas.com

Lexington Humane Society

Pet Pictures with Santa. Saturday, Dec. 1 & 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 & 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feeders Supply, 306 Southland Drive and 3080 Richmond Road. Info: 233-0044 or www.lexingtonhumanesociety.org 14 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Bluegrass Youth Ballet “The Nutcracker in One Act” condensed the enchantment of the classic ballet into a single, family-friendly act to capture the attention of younger audiences. Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. $17-$20. Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Info: 2714472 or www.bluegrassyouthballet.org.

Lexington Ballet Company “The Nutcracker” marches back on the Lexington Opera House stage this holiday season with an enchanting production by the Lexington Ballet. School shows will be Dec. 12, 13, 14 & 17 at 10 a.m. Public performances are Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets $22-$48. Info: 2333925 or www.lexingtonballet.org.Y

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Christmas Trains at the Kentucky Railway Museum

On the Santa Express, enjoy a train excursion while Santa visits with the children. 3 p.m. on Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 2021. $25 adults, $20 children ages 2-12. Under age 2 is free.

The North Pole Express journeys to the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus and bring him back to New Haven. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas. 7 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, and 6 p.m. on Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 19-21. $25 adults, $20 children ages 2-12.

Info: (800) 272-0152 or www.kyrail.org

Santa Claus Train Ride with the Bluegrass Railroad Museum

Santa and Mrs. Claus bring holiday cheer to Kentucky with Santa train rides. 2 p.m. on Dec. 8-9 & 15-16; and 11 a.m. on Dec. 8 & 15. Tickets $13-$20. Info: (859) 873-2476 or www.bluegrassrailroad.com

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Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-noon. Sensitive Santa for children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory issues. Kids get a 15-minute time slot to spend with Santa. Afterward, children can do crafts and play with others. RSVP required. Info: office@ mptcares.com, (859) 224-2273 or visit www.mptcares.com Y

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Bring your family, friends or business out for an afternoon of bowling, food and drinks!

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FAY E T T E C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S

Student ACT Scores Are on the Rise By: Emmanuel Caulk

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent

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ational officials with the ACT college entrance exam sounded an alarm last month about declining scores in the United States, saying Class of 2018 graduates’ average ACT math score dropped to the lowest level in more than 20 years, at 20.5.

Bucking that national trend, math scores for the Fayette County Public Schools Class of 2018 hit a five-year high of 20.9. Reading achievement also hit a five-year high, while science and English scores were the best in three years.

In fact, Fayette County’s seniors outpaced the nation in all areas – significantly besting national and state averages in English, math, reading and science.

Overall, the composite ACT scores for the class of 2018 in FCPS was 21.2, well above the U.S. average (20.8) or state average (20.2).

Those results are particularly impressive given the fact that Kentucky is one of only 17 states across the nation where all students take the ACT. In most states, only students who are planning to go to college take the ACT.

The graduating class of 2018 in Fayette County had higher composite ACT scores than their peers in all 17 states where 100% of students are assessed, including neighboring Ohio and Tennessee.

In addition, greater percentages of FCPS graduates hit college readiness benchmarks in every subject than their counterparts across the state or nation.

For example, 33% of Kentucky’s seniors and 40% of America’s seniors reached benchmarks showing they were prepared for college algebra, while 41% of FCPS seniors demonstrated readiness.

In science, 38% of FCPS seniors reached college benchmarks compared with 32% of Kentucky seniors and 36% of U.S. seniors.

Across the nation, less than 0.2% of Class of 2018 test takers earned a “perfect” composite score of 36 on the ACT – 3,741 out of 1,914,817. In Fayette County, 16 students earned perfect scores – three times the national rate.

Members of the Class of 2018 were admitted to 309 colleges and universities, including all 10 of the nation’s best colleges as rated by U.S. News and World Report and all eight Ivy League schools.

FCPS graduates will attend college in 43 states, Washington, D.C., and five countries .

Collectively, the Class of 2018 earned more than $103.7 million in scholarship offers, up from roughly $90 million in 2017.

Our 2018 graduates also included 70 Governor’s Scholars, 40 Governor’s School for the Arts participants, and nine Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs participants.

The Class of 2018 also included 25 graduates who earned the International Spanish Academy diploma, 29 graduates who earned the International Baccalaureate Medallion and 87 students who earned the Seal of Biliteracy.

Stellar academic achievement is a tradition for the Fayette County Public Schools and as your servant superintendent, I am committed to building on past accomplishments.

Consider this – the amazing Class of 2018 had 36 National Merit Semi-Finalists.

The Jefferson County Public Schools, which have more than two times the number of students we do here in Lexington, has 36 National Merit Semi-Finalists this year.

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Fayette County Public Schools Class of 2018 | Above the Rest ACT scores higher than the state and nation!

• 16 perfect ACT scores - 3 times the national average • 5-year high scores in Mathematics and Reading • 3-year high scores in English and Science 36 National Merit Finalists $103.7 million in collective scholarship offers Attending college in 43 states, D.C., and 5 countries outside of the United States Members of the Class of 2018 were admitted to 309 colleges and universities, including all 10 of the nation’s best colleges as rated by U.S. News and World Report and all eight Ivy League schools.

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Is This True? Duct Tape Treats Warts (This column is one in an occasional series that will discuss health tips that you may have heard, read about or seen on the internet.)

Does elderberry syrup help prevent (or at least treat) the flu?

Although there is no scientific evidence that I could find that elderberry syrup can help prevent influenza, a study 15 years ago through the University of Oslo in Norway showed that a specific elderberry extract called Sambucol was effective in treating the flu.

In a group of 60 patients with influenza (90% type A, 10% type B), half were given Sambucol and half were given a placebo.

The patients in the Sambucol group had less intense flu symptoms and were cured in 2-3 days. The placebo group took at least 6 days to be cured.

Sambucol may have worked in the study because it contains antioxidants called flavonoids that stimulate the immune system.

It also contains anthocyanins, which are anti-inflammatory.

Does cold weather make you sick?

Colds and influenza peak in the winter, which may be one of the reasons that cold weather gets blamed for illness.

Cold and colds are correlated, but one does not cause the other.

We know that viruses and bacteria are what make us sick, but there are reasons why there is more illness when the weather is cold.

Some viruses, especially influenza A, do not spread as far and as fast when the air is humid. During the winter, the outside air is colder and usually less humid.

Inside, central heating makes the air warmer but also less humid. Rhinoviruses, which cause colds, replicate better when the air is colder.

Is swallowing gum dangerous?

Gum consists mostly

of synthetic or natural gum resin.

While we cannot digest it, the gum usually goes right through our gastrointestinal tract and comes out in our bowel movements.

Only if gum is swallowed in large amounts or with more substantial undigestible items (such as coins) does it tend to cause obstructions.

Should you treat warts with duct tape?

This is one of those ideas that seems so bizarre that there is no way that it could be true- but it is.

There may be something in the adhesive that triggers a patient’s immune system to attack the wart, but nobody is completely sure how it works. Y

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A specialist in Vision Therapy, which is a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body, Dr. Graebe burns with a passion to help patients. The idea that people who need his services couldn’t receive them is anathema to him.

“We’ve grown over the years and we’re as busy as we can be,” he said. “It would be sad and heartbreaking if we had to put people on a waiting list. That’s what this expansion is all about.”

Construction began in November on an addition to Dr. Graebe’s offices in Versailles. The expansion will add 1,500 square feet of space to the 4,300 squarefoot building that has been home to his practice since 2000.

The expansion will more than double therapy space, and Dr. Graebe has hired another Vision Therapist, Elizabeth Tincher.

The project is expected to last four to integration issues.” five months. When it’s completed, Dr. Another therapy room will be devoted Graebe will host a grand opening – prob- to neurocognitive work with visual ably in April – for the public, former and perception and processing based on Mary current patients and other health-care Bolles’ Sensory Learning Program model. professionals.

Brain re-training exercises can help paThe expansion will include an “eye tients with everything from ADD/ADHD gym” that will offer therapy for sports vi- and developmental delays to autism and sion patients and those with coordination anxiety disorders. and sensory integration issues.

Dr. Graebe also plans to expand treatThe “eye gym” will resemble a physiment for concussions and acquired brain cal therapy room with bouncies, walking injuries. beams and devices to measure eye-hand All therapy rooms will include state-ofand eye-foot speed. the-art, cutting edge equipment.

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

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class in Spanish. 8 a.m.-2 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.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

The Family Center: Old Fashioned Christmas Rest Area and Play Place. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/ familycenterky.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Basket Snowman Workshop. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons: Adventure League. 2-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

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

Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. Newborn Prep class. 3-5 p.m.

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

Div. of Parks & Rec: Volunteer Day at Raven Run. 10 a.m. Info: 272-6105. Youth Basketball Season Begins. Dunbar Community Center. Info: 288-2918.

Kentucky Reptile Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6 admission, children 10 & under free. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www.kentuckyreptileexpo.

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UK Arboretum: “What is a Plant?” 10-11 a.m.

Recommended for ages 5-10 and their families. $7 per family of three people, $2 each additional person. Registration required, space is limited. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

F Barnes & Noble: Storytime and Activities featuring How to Catch a Snowman. 11 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Holiday Cookies.”

11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “Gingerbread Houses.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 2583253.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner: Nutcracker Storytime featuring The Lexington Ballet Company. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Waveland Museum: Story Time with Mrs. Claus.

Share holiday stories, milk and cookies and make a bag of reindeer food to take home. Recommended for ages 12 & under. 10:30 a.m. $15 children, $5 adults. Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn. Visit with Santa and take a photo. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free.

Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” 4, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children. Reservations required.

225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” 2 & 7 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

UK Collage: A Holiday Spectacular concert. 2 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets $14-$29. Singletary Center for the Arts. Info: 257-4929.

Southern Lights: Over three miles of holiday light displays along a driven route. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Indoor activities include mini-train rides, an exotic petting zoo, visits with Santa and more. $25 per car on Friday-Sunday. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com.

LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. $9 adults, $6 students and first-timers. Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St. Info: 552-5433.

Lexington Philharmonic: “A Cathedral Christmas.” 8 p.m. Tickets $25-$75. Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd. Info: 233-4226 or www.lexphil.org.

Sunday 2 Candy Mountain Music: Classical Music Fun music classes. Toddlers Session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. For active walkers through 28 months.

Preschoolers Session: 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 28 months-4 years. Babies Session: 11:30

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Registration required. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

rides, an exotic petting zoo, visits with Santa and more. $25 per car on Friday-Sunday. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com.

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 10-11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. $9. 3644 Boston Rd. Info: 629-4455.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Wood Carving “Wooden Ornaments.” 10 a.m. $10. All tools, materials and instructions provided. Registration required.

McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Family Storytime. 1:30-2 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Feed the Polar Bear.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months to 2 years. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 2583253.

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

Candy Mountain Music: Classical Music Fun music classes. Toddlers Session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. weekly through Dec. 17. For active walkers through 28 months. Preschoolers Session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. weekly through Dec. 17. For ages 28 months-4 years.

Registration required. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. babymoonlex.com.

F Jessamine County Public Library: STEM Mini Golf for Everyone. 2-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Waveland Museum: Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn. Visit with Santa and take a photo. 1:303:30 p.m. Free. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” 4, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children.

Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

The Family Center: Crunch Time. A playgroup for Natural Parenting. 10 a.m. $5 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore.

Info: Fb.me/familycenterky.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga.

2-3:15 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

F Cabela’s: Santa’s Wonderland. Free photos with Santa, games and activities from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free holiday crafts 5-7 p.m. 1510 Conservation Way. Info: 286-5300.

Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 2-4 p.m. Free. Maternity Unit Tours. 4 & 5 p.m. Free. Registration required at www. baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

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

Drop-ins welcome, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” 2 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Tuesday 4 Candy Mountain Music: Classical Music Fun music classes. Toddlers Session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. weekly through Dec. 18. For active walkers through 28 months. Babies Session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. weekly through Dec. 18.

For ages 4-12 months. Registration required.

Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. babymoonlex.com.

UK Collage: A Holiday Spectacular concert. 3 p.m.

Tickets $14-$29. Singletary Center for the Arts.

Info: 257-4929.

Southern Lights: Over three miles of holiday light displays along a driven route. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Indoor activities include mini-train

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Alzheimer’s Association: “Under Which Roof?

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11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Registration required.

Info: www.ALZwebinars.org.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Craft Program. 6-7 p.m. Meet the Artist: Michael Moore.

6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

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

F Downtown Christmas Parade: Santa returns to Lexington for the annual Christmas Parade.

7 p.m. Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street. Info: www.lexingtonky.gov.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. For pregnant women in the third trimester and their partners. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Baptist Health Lexington: Perinatal Bereavement Candlelight Memorial Service. For families who have experienced a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Childcare is available.

Beaumont Presbyterian Church, 1070 Lane Allen Dr. Info: 260-6904.

EKU Center for the Arts: “A Christmas Carol.” A lavish holiday production of the Charles Dickens classic featuring a cast of 24 performers, live

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December 2018 musicians, Broadway-style scenery and costumes.

7:30 p.m. Tickets $35-$55. 1 Hall Drive, Richmond.

Info: (859) 622-7469 or www.ekucenter.com.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 6-6:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Central Branch: Cocoa and Cookie Decorating. 6-7 p.m. For families.

Eastside Branch: Baby Jam storytime. 11 a.m.

For 18 months & under. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 5 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 10 a.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

The Family Center: Play Time play group. Monthly theme: Trains. 10 a.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to Feldenkrais Exercise Therapy. 10-11:30 a.m. Silver Screen: The Bishop’s Wife. 12-2 p.m. Books & Bites. 3-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Explorium: SMASH Club “Bird Buddies.” 10:3011:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

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

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. 2-Week Childbirth Education Class. 6-9 p.m.

Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Movers & Shakers storytime. 10 a.m.

Ages 18-36 months. Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners storytime.

11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Preschool Art Start: Sparkle Art. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Eastside Branch: Wednesday Quilting Friends. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Preschool Play & Learn.

11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Extreme Explorers: Coding for Kids. 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners Storytime. 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18-36 months. Family Storytime “Hanukkah Tales.” 4-5 p.m. Village Branch: Homework Help.

4-7 p.m. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5.

Teen Space: Piecing Me together. 5-5:45 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

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Thursday 6 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Newspaper Polar Bears.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-4. $8 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. Story Time with Mrs. Claus. 6 p.m. For all ages. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Waveland Museum: Trees and Traditions at Waveland. Enjoy beautiful holiday decorations while learning about early Christmas traditions. 2, 4 & 6 p.m. $12 per person.

Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Fabric Holiday Gift Bags. 3-5 p.m. Intro to Feldenkrais Exercise Therapy. 6-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Festivals Around the World. Explore winter festivals from across the globe. 6-8 p.m. $2 suggested donation. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

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.

The Family Center: Night Owls playgroup for working and student parents. 6:15 p.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/ familycenterky.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class.

6-8:30 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. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies storytime. 11 a.m.

Ages 18 months & under. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack.

4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Preschool Art Start: Holiday Necklace. 3-4 p.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Color Corn Hole.

4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4- 6p.m.

Imagination Station: Pizzeria. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 7 Alzheimer’s Association: Family Caregiver Workshop. Local and statewide experts will present topics valuable to caregivers of persons with dementia. For family caregivers, not open to professionals. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10, includes lunch.

Registration required. 2808 Palumbo Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900.

The Family Center: Preschool Time. A playgroup with skill-based activities.

10 a.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/ familycenterky.

Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Indoor Ice Skating.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. $8 general admission. Parent’s Night Out: Excellent Electricity.

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

Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Jingle Jam group exercise class. 5:30 p.m. Open to the public, Admission is one ornament off the Holiday Giving Tree and a donation to the YMCA. Ornaments start at $10. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: (859) 987-1395.

Southern Lights: Over three miles of holiday light displays along a driven route. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Indoor activities include mini-train rides, an exotic petting zoo, visits with Santa and more. $25 per car on Friday-Sunday. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com.

Waveland Museum: Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” 6 & 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children.

Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

F Barnes & Noble: Pajama Storytime and Activities featuring The Polar Express. 7 p.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Jessamine County Arts: presents “A Christmas Carol.” 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $7 students. EJHS Auditorium, 815 Sulphur Well Road. Nicholasville.

Info: www.jessaminecountyarts.wixsite.com/info/ arts-community-theatre The Lexington Singers: “Messiah: A Christmas Story.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$35. Singletary Center for the Arts. Info: 257-4929 or www.lexsing. org.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime.

10:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Info: 231-5500.

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F Div. of Parks & Rec: Outdoor Skills class. 9 a.m. Free. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

Winter Birding. 10 a.m. Free. Registration required.

Raven Run. Info: 272-6105.

Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 1.

Waveland Museum: Story Time with Mrs. Claus.

See Dec. 1. Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn.

See Dec. 1. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” See Dec. 1.

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Dec. 1.

UK Arboretum: “Animals in Winter.” 10-11 a.m.

Recommended for ages 5-10 and their families. $7 per family of three people, $2 each additional person. Registration required, space is limited. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon.

Recommended for children ages 3-6. Class size is limited, registration required. Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class in Spanish.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. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Holidays Around the World.” See Dec. 1. Imagination Station, “Holidays Around the World.” See Dec. 1.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Santa and Mrs. Claus Ride the Rails. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 children. 175 Beasley Road. Versailles.

Info: (859) 873-2476.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner: Sing-a-Long with Sarah Smitha of Candy Mountain Music. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green

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F Jessamine County Public Library: A Christmas Story at the Library. 3:30-5:45 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” 2 p.m. $25 adults, $20 children. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Jessamine County Arts: presents “A Christmas Carol.” 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $7 students. EJHS Auditorium, 815 Sulphur Well Road. Nicholasville. Info: www.jessaminecountyarts.wixsite.com/ info/arts-community-theatre F OLLI Chorus: Holiday performance.

3 p.m. Free and open to the public, reception following. Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. Info: 2572656.

EKU Center for the Arts: “A Magical Cirque Christmas.” Jaw-dropping magic, circus acts and live musicians performing Christmas carols. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35-$135.

1 Hall Drive, Richmond. Info: (859) 622-7469 or www.ekucenter.com.

Kentucky Horse Park: KHSAA State Cheerleading Championships. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 299-5472. Snowbird Dressage. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 533-9924.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Hour

of Code. 2-3 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Central Library: Minecraft: Exploration. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Dance Party Glow in the Dark Fun. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 1111:30 a.m. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 9 The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free. Registration required. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Hospital Tour. 1-2 p.m. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Dec. 2.

Waveland Museum: Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn. See Dec. 2. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” See Dec. 2.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 2.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Santa and Mrs. Claus Ride the Rails. 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 children. 175 Beasley Road. Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Jessamine County Arts: presents “A Christmas Carol.” 2:30 p.m. $10 adults, $7 students. EJHS Auditorium, 815 Sulphur Well Road. Nicholasville.

Info: www.jessaminecountyarts.wixsite.com/info/ arts-community-theatre Baptist Health Lexington: New Brother/New Sister Class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Recommended

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December 2018 for ages 3-8. Registration required at www. baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Lexington Brass Band: “Tis the Season” holiday concert. 4 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students. Centenary United Methodist Church, 2800 Tates Creek Road.

Info: www.lexingtonbrassband.com.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Teen Space: Paper Ornaments. 2-3 p.m.

Registration required. Northside Branch: Family Storytime. 1:30-2 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 10 F Cabela’s: Santa’s Wonderland. Free photos with Santa, games and activities from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free holiday crafts 5-7 p.m. 1510 Conservation Way. Info: 286-5300.

The Family Center: Crunch Time. See Dec. 3.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, a monthly social group for people with memory loss and their care partners. 2-4 p.m. Registration and a prescreening for first-timers required. Info: (800) 272-3900.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Woodland Creatures Stocking Craft. 1-3 p.m. Coding Club for Everyone: Lego Mindstorms. 5-6:15 p.m. Teen Trivia Program. 6-7 p.m.

Girls Who Code Club. 6:30-8 p.m.

600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 3.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Play & Create: LEGO. 6-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Baby Sensory Time. 10-11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Babywearing Dance Party. 2 p.m.

Eastside Branch: Movers and Shakers storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18-26 months. Maker Monday: Pasta Cars. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tween/Teen Space: DIY Ornaments. 5-6 p.m. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m.

Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 11 Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Dec. 4.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Jingle Bell Jam.” See Dec. 4.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 4.

Baby Moon: The Pump & Grind breastfeeding class. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required.

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

See Dec. 5.

Alzheimer’s Association: Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease and Milk Cognitive Impairment. Phone Program. 1-2 p.m. Registration required.

Info: (800) 272-3900 or www.

Alzphoneprograms.org.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 5.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Program: Anime Club. 6-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-Week Childbirth Education Class. 6-9 p.m.

Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

The Family Center: Lactation Conversations with Elizabeth: Newborn Nursing, Pumping & Weaning. 6:30 p.m. $15. Registration required. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: www. lactationcarewithelizabeth.com.

Waveland Museum: Evening Tea at Waveland.

Tea served by period-dressed interpreters and a tour of the Mansion. 6:30 p.m. $30 per person.

Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

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

Ages 18-36 months. Artist’s Studio: Snowflake Art. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: DIY Bath Fizzies. 6-7 p.m.

Registration required. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Dec. 4. Northside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m.

Ages 3-5. Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m.

Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Village Branch: Homework Help & Snack Program. See Dec. 4. Info: 231-5500.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Wreath Craft. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

EKU Center for the Arts: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Musical.” Based on the stop-motion classic film. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40-$50. 1 Hall Drive, Richmond.

Info: (859) 622-7469 or www. ekucenter.com.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Dec. 5. Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See Dec. 5. Eastside Branch: Wednesday Quilting Friends.

See Dec. 5. Preschool Play & Learn. See Dec. 5.

Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. See Dec. 5. Extreme Explorers: Coding for Kids. 3-4 p.m.

Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners.

See Dec. 5. Village Branch: Homework Help & Snack Program. See Dec. 5. Teen Space: Collage.

5-5:45 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 13 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Ice Painting.” See Dec. 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Dec. 6.

Alzheimer’s Association: Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior. 1-2:30 p.m. Registration required. 2808 Palumbo Dr. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Waveland Museum: Trees and Traditions at Waveland. Enjoy beautiful holiday decorations while learning about early Christmas traditions. 2, 4 & 6 p.m. $12 per person. Reservations required.

225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 6.

Wednesday 12 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Dec. 5.

The Family Center: Play Time play group. See Dec. 5.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Opiate Recovery and Your Baby. 10-11:30 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.

Explorium: SMASH Club “Snowstorm in a Bottle.”

F Jessamine County Public Library: Pop-Up Holiday Cards. 6-7 p.m. Jazz Sweet Jazz. 7-8 p.m.

600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps: Newborn Class. 6-9:30 p.m. Expecting parents and grandparents welcome. Registration required. Free. NICU Parent Support. 6:45-7:45 p.m. Free. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

The Family Center: Night Owls. See Dec. 6.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Dec. 6. Jazz! Live at the Library. 7-8 p.m. Beaumont Branch:

2018 Cuddle Babies. See Dec. 6. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See Dec. 6. Artist’s Studio: Circuit Cards. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. See Dec. 6. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Dec. 6. Preschool Dance Party. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Artist’s Studio: Snow Globes.

4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m.

Family Storytime. 6-6:45 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 14 The Family Center: Preschool Time. See Dec. 7.

Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Ice Burg Hop.” See Dec. 7.

Waveland Museum: Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” See Dec. 7.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “The Nutcracker in One Act.” 7 p.m. $17-$20. Singletary Center for the Arts. Info: 257-4929.

Lexington Ballet Company: presents “The Nutcracker.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3925.

LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St. Info: 552-5433.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Dec. 7.

Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Dec. 7.

Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Dec. 7. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 15 Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 1.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Scout Skills. 10 a.m. For boys and girls age 10 & up. Free. Registration required. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105. Junior Naturalist “Winter Wildlife Treats.” 10 a.m. For grades K-5. Parents required to stay with young children. Free. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Gingerbread House Party. 1 p.m. $5 before Dec. 13, $8 at the door. All supplies included. Art Works at the Carver School.

Info: 288-2928.

The Family Center: Young Painters Class with Canvas. 10-11:30 a.m. $25. Registration required.

Carols, Cookies and Cocoa. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/ familycenterky.

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Dec. 1.

UK Arboretum: “Bulb Basics.” 10-11 a.m.

Recommended for ages 5-10 and their families.

$7 per family of three people, $2 each additional person. Registration required, space is limited. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Twinkle Lights.”

See Dec. 1. Imagination Station, “Paper Snowflakes.” See Dec. 1.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Santa and Mrs. Claus Ride the Rails. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 children. 175 Beasley Road.

Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner: Instrument Petting Zoo with the Lexington Philharmonic. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Jack and the Wonder Beans.” A participatory play based on the book by Kentucky Poet Laureate James Still. Sensory Friendly Performance at 11 a.m.

Other performance times are 2 & 7 p.m. $20 adults, $15 children. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to Creative Space. 11-11:45 a.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet: presents “The Nutcracker in One Act.” 2 p.m. $17-$20. Singletary Center for the Arts. Info: 2574929.

Lexington Ballet Company: presents “The Nutcracker.” 2 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3925.

Waveland Museum: Story Time with Mrs. Claus. See Dec. 1. Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn. See Dec. 1. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

See Dec. 1.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m.

Central Library: Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m.

Babywearing Dance Party. 2-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Play & Create: Gingerbread Village. 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Imagination Station: Santa’s Workshop. 2-3 p.m. Ages 3-5.

Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 16 Candy Mountain Music: Winter Wonderland music classes. Toddlers Session: 9:30-10:15

December

a.m. For active walkers through 28 months.

Preschoolers Session: 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 28 months-4 years. Babies Session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4 months-active walkers.

Registration required. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Dec. 2.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 2.

Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101.

2-4 p.m. Free. Maternity Unit Tours. 4 & 5 p.m.

Free. Registration required at www.baptisthealth. com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Santa and Mrs. Claus Ride the Rails. 2 p.m. $15 adults, $13 children. 175 Beasley Road. Versailles. Info: (859) 873-2476.

Lexington Ballet Company: presents “The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. Tickets start at $22. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3925.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Jack and the Wonder Beans.” A participatory play based on the book by Kentucky Poet Laureate James Still. 2 & 7 p.m. $20 adults, $15 children. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Waveland Museum: Santa in the Winter Wonderland Barn. See Dec. 2. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” See Dec. 2.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “The Night Before Christmas.”

2 & 7 p.m. Tickets $20-$28. Lexington Catholic High School.

Info: 252-5245 or www.kyballet.com.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Teen Space: DIY Sugar Scrub. 2-3 p.m. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 17 Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6 & 7 p.m. Free. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps: Newborn Class. 6-9:30 p.m. Expecting parents and grandparents welcome. Registration required. Free. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor.

Info: 967-2229 or www.kentuckyonehealth.org/ baby.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 3.

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December 2018 F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Tween Craft Club: Duct Tape Gift. 6-7 p.m. For middle schoolers. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tween/ Teen Night: Snowy Slime. 5-6 p.m. Ages 10-18.

Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Estación Imaginaria para pequeños: Pizzeria. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5.

Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 18 Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Dec. 4.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Jingle Bell Jam.” See Dec. 4.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 4.

Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. Tea served by perioddressed interpreters and a tour of the Mansion. 2 p.m. $30 per person.

Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Teen Program: Uno Challenge. 6-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Extreme Explorers: Engineering Extravaganza. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help & Snack Program. See Dec. 4.

Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 19 F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Dec. 5.

Explorium: SMASH Club “Clothespin Counting.”

See Dec. 5.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 5.

Alzheimer’s Association: “Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia” Webinar. 12-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Registration required. Info: www.

ALZwebinars.org.

F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Wednesday Quilting Friends. See Dec. 5. Artist’s Studio: Circuit Cards. 6-6:45 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. See Dec. 5. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime “Christmas Tales.”

4-5 p.m. Village Branch: Homework Help & Snack Program. See Dec. 5. Teen Space: Cookie Decorating. 5-5:45 p.m. Meal Planning 101. 6-7 p.m. For adults. Info: 231-5500.

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Thursday 20 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Living Arts & Science Center: Winter Break Classes. Full and half-day schedules available.

Classes from preschool-high school. Cost varies by class. See website for class offerings, www. lasclex.org. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Snowflakes Ornaments.” See Dec. 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Dec. 6.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga.

See Dec. 6.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-8:30 p.m. Free.

Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 9672229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/ baby.

Div. of Parks & Rec: William Wells Brown Community Center closed through Jan. 2.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Play & Create: Tiny Snowmen.

2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Preschool Art Start: Holiday Necklace. 6-7 p.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play.

12-7 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Extreme Explorers: Snow Science. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 21 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Candy Mountain Music: Winter Wonderland music classes. Toddlers Session: 9:30-10:15 a.m. For active walkers through 28 months.

Preschoolers Session: 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 28 months-4 years. PRETENDergartners Session: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4-6. Registration required. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

Living Arts & Science Center: Winter Break Classes. Full and half-day schedules available.

Classes from preschool-high school. Cost varies by class. See website for class offerings, www. lasclex.org. Planetarium Pop-up: Seasons of Light.

10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $4 admission. 362 N.

Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Don’t Ring the Jinglebells.” See Dec. 7. Parent’s Night Out: TooBeez. Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Lexington Ballet Company: presents “The Nutcracker.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3925.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Play & Create: Tiny Snowmen. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Preschool Dance Party: Glow in the Dark Fun. 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 3-5.

Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 12-5 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 22 Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 1.

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Dec. 1.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Cinnamon Ornaments.” See Dec. 1. Imagination Station, “Cotton Ball Igloo.” See Dec. 1.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner: Home for the Holidays featuring The Night Derby.

11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

Lexington Ballet Company: presents “The Nutcracker.” 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $22. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3925.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Castlewood, Dunbar and Kenwick community centers closed through Jan. 1.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Teen Space: Decorate Gingerbread. 3-4 p.m. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Teen Space: Anime/Manga Club. 2-3 p.m. For high schoolers. Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 12-4 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 23 F Jessamine County Public Library: iMovie Basics. 11 a.m.-noon. Green/Blue Screen Basics.

12-1 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Dec. 2.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 2.

Lexington Ballet Company: presents “The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. Tickets start at $22. Lexington

2018 Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3925.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Teen Space: Games. 2-3 p.m. Registration required.

Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 12-4 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

families. Tween & Teen Space: Coloring Corner.

3-8 p.m. Ages 10-18. Village Branch: Teen Space: Virtual Reality. 5-5:45 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

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Christmas Eve FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

F Cabela’s: Santa’s Wonderland.

Free photos with Santa, games and activities from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free holiday crafts 3-5 p.m.

1510 Conservation Way. Info: 286-5300.

Southern Lights: Over three miles of holiday light displays along a driven route. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Indoor activities closed. $15 per car Monday-Thursday.

Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www. kyhorsepark.com.

Tuesday 25 Christmas Day FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Southern Lights: Over three miles of holiday light displays along a driven route. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Indoor activities closed. $15 per car Monday-Thursday. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: www.kyhorsepark.com.

Wednesday 26 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Living Arts & Science Center: Winter Break Classes. Full and half-day schedules available.

Classes from preschool-high school. Cost varies by class. See website for class offerings, www. lasclex.org. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Dec. 5.

Explorium: SMASH Club “Sock Snowmen.” See Dec. 5.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Dec. 5.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Family Film: “Where the Wild Things Are.” 1-3 p.m. Pop-Up Where the Wild Things Are Activity.

2-4 p.m. Eastside Branch: Wednesday Quilting Friends. See Dec. 5. Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 12-7 p.m. For

FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Living Arts & Science Center: Winter Break Classes. Full and half-day schedules available. Classes from preschoolhigh school. Cost varies by class.

See website for class offerings, www.lasclex.org. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 2525222.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Sugar Cube Igloos.” See Dec. 6.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Dec. 6.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 6.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Coding Club for Everyone: Lego Mindstorms.

6-7:30 p.m. Photo/Premiere Elements. 7-8:30 p.m.

600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 886-3523.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Family Film: “Where the Wild Things Are.” 1-3 p.m.

Pop-Up Where the Wild Things Are Activity. 2-4 p.m. Northside Branch: Artist’s Studio: Sock Snowman. 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5.

Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 12-7 p.m. For families. Tween & Teen Space: Get Your Game On. 3-8 p.m.

Ages 10-18. Village Branch: Play & Create: LEGO. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 28 FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

Living Arts & Science Center: Winter Break Classes. Full and half-day schedules available.

Classes from preschool-high school. Cost varies by class. See website for class offerings, www. lasclex.org. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Penguin Waddle.” See Dec. 7.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Family Film: “Where the Wild Things Are.” 1-3 p.m.

Pop-Up Where the Wild Things Are Activity. 2-4

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p.m. Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 12-4 p.m. For families. Tween & Teen Space: Origami Make & Take. 2-5 p.m. Ages 1018. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 29 Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 1.

Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Dec. 1.

F Div. of Parks & Rec: Little Explorers “Winter Wildlife Treats.” 10 a.m. For grades K-5. Free.

Registration required. Raven Run. Info: 272-6105.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner: Craftapalooza. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Play & Create: LEGO. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Library: Family Film: “Where the Wild Things Are.” 1-3 p.m. Pop-Up Where the Wild Things Are Activity. 2-4 p.m. Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 12-4 p.m. For families. Teen Space: DIY New Year’s Crackers.

2-3 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 30 Candy Mountain Music: Rock Around the Clock New Years music classes. Toddlers Session: 9:3010:15 a.m. For active walkers through 28 months.

Preschoolers Session: 11-11:45 a.m. For ages 28 months-4 years. PRETENDergartners Session: 12:30-1:15 p.m. Ages 4-6. Registration required. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Dec. 2.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Dec. 2.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Family Film: “Where the Wild Things Are.” 1-3 p.m. Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 1-4 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 31 New Year’s Eve FCPS: No School. Winter Break.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Library: Family Film: “Where the Wild Things Are.” 1-3 p.m. Eastside Branch: Family Noon New Year’s Eve Party. 11 a.m.-noon. Tates Creek Branch: School’s Out: Winter Break Play. 1-4 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Family Noon New Year’s Eve Party. 11 a.m.-noon. Info: 231-5500. Y December 2018

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Franklin’s Fred Farrier Is a Fast Starter

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Fred Farrier SCHOOL: Franklin County High GRADE: 10 SPORTS: Football, track & field ACADEMICS: Fred has a 3.75 GPA and was Academic All State as a freshman.

PARENTS: Danita & Fred

ince football is so dependent on size, it’s unusual for underclassmen to make an impact on their high school teams.

But exceptions to the rule manage to break through.

Meet one such exception – Fred Farrier, a blazing fast wide receiver and defensive back for Franklin County High.

Fred not only made the varsity as a freshman last year, he played a key role for the Flyers, catching 26 passes for 222 yards, and picking off a team-high four passes, including a 41-yard interception return for a touchdown.

He rushed for 104 yards and scored another touchdown, which added up to a significant debut season.

This year, Fred has blossomed into a star for the Flyers, who won 10 of their first 12 games, including two playoff victories in the playoffs.

Through the first seven games, Fred averaged a TD catch per game and totaled 38 receptions for 504 yards, including 62-yard and 71-yard scoring plays.

A two-way player, the 6-foot, 155-pound sophomore rarely comes off the field.

Fred is proud that he started as a freshman and one of his biggest thrills came this season against rival Anderson County when he had nine catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns.

Bolstered by a strong freshman foot-

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.

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ball season, Fred went out for track for the first time.

Guess what? He was an instant sensation. He won the Frankfort city meet in the long jump and triple jump, and placed second in the Region in the triple jump.

Not bad for a newcomer.

“I am so proud of him,” his mother Danita said. “He’s experienced a lot of success at an early age, and through it all he remains humble.

“He gets the crowd excited with a phenomenal play and just hands the ball to the ref and moves on.

“He never boasts or brags. He’s very even keel. He’s a shining example of true sportsmanship.”

Fred always puts the team first. “I enjoy how it takes the whole team to make things work.

“The linemen tell you, ‘I got you.

We’re gonna get you into the end zone.’

It takes everybody to make it happen.”

Fred, 16, is no slouch in the classroom either. He was a straight-A student as a freshman and Academic All State. Last year, he had a 3.75 GPA. His goal is to earn an offer at a Division I college where he can play football and earn a degree.

More immediately, he wants to lead Franklin County to a State title and keep scoring touchdowns.

“I’m never satisfied,” he said. “I score a TD and I want another one right away.” Y

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