Lexington Family Magazine February 2019 by Lexington Family Magazine

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Letter From Katie

February 2019 Vol. 23 Issue 2

What I Really Want to Ask My Babysitter

inding a great babysitter is no easy task. Without family or friends nearby to help with childcare, you have to find a perfect stranger to trust with your children. We’ve been extremely lucky with our past childcare providers. But we recently found ourselves needing a new regular sitter for our youngest daughter. I posted an ad on a Facebook group that connects caregivers with parents and was inundated with responses. I began sending out my interview questions but quickly became tired of the cookie cutter answers I received. I wanted to ask these potential sitters what I was really thinking. For example: What I ask: What first sparked your interest in childcare? What I mean: Do you even like kids? Because they can be really annoying. What I ask: What types of activities do you like to do with kids? What I mean: How much TV do you

plan to watch while I’m out of the house? What I ask: Do you feel you provide a nurturing presence to children? What I mean: Are you a sociopath? Please, just tell me if you are a sociopath. What I ask: Are you CPR certified? What I mean: Are you going to feed my child uncut grapes or wander off while she is eating? What I ask: Do you have reliable transportation? What I mean: How often are you going to bail on me because of “car trouble”? What I ask: What is your requested rate? What I mean: Please don’t bankrupt me. Your payment is tax-free. I realize that asking my questions in an unfiltered way is extremely unprofessional and makes me seem a little crazy. But when choosing someone to be responsible for your children’s safety and well-being, maybe being blunt is the best way to go. Y

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Editor John Lynch

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Marketing & Events Katie Saltz

Graphic Design Blake Barber

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Out & About

Annual Writing Contest now open; Summer Camp Fair set for Saturday, April 13.

‘And Then They Came for Me’

Lexington Children’s Theatre shares stories of Holocaust survivors in this moving show.

Consignment Sale Season

We collected the dates and locations for Spring Consignment Sales in Central Ky.

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The Lexington School

Exciting times are ahead for TLS, with a new Head of School and the ONE School Project.

Community Montessori School

Toddler program expands at CMS, where children find joy in hands-on learning.

Private School Directory

Christian, Montessori or Independent – Find the private school that is right for your family.

in every issue 4 Baby Bump 8 Positive Parenting 18 Dr. Graebe

Calendar: Pages 20-29 2 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

19 Dr. Ison 30 KU’s Scholar Athlete 31 Asbury’s Educator of Month

On the cover: Landon, 5, is the son of Tyra and Harold Williams of Lexington.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

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February at LexingtonFamily.com For more on these and other stories, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com

P- - A- - -R- - E- - -N- - T- - I- -N- - -G- - - -Q- - U- - E- - -S- - T- - I- -O- - N- - -SEach month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page.

January’s Feedback Question: What is the funniest thing

your child has said to you lately?

t“ Sawyer, age 4: Why do we have our Halloween decorations still up? Mom: We don’t. What are you talking about? Sawyer: (pointing to the ceiling) All those cobwebs are still out.” – Ashley Crossen t“LeighAnn, age 6: (while watching a movie) That’s the narrator. He lives in book heaven.”– Kelli Stamper Cole

Set for Saturday April 13th

t may be chilly outside, but plenty of parents have summer on the brain as they prepare for camps, classes and activities for their kids. The Lexington Family Magazine Summer Camp & Activities Fair is the number one place to make your planning easier and to enjoy a day of family fun. The 17th annual Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Fair takes place in the gymnasiums at Lexington Christian Academy at 450 W. Reynolds Road. The Fair features booths representing summer camps, enrichment classes, extracurricular activities, healthcare professionals, private schools, daycares, birthday party venues, academic help and more. Kids will enjoy hands-on art and science activities, inflatables, face painting, games and more while the parents chat with booth workers and find out about all the summer opportunities available around the Bluegrass and beyond. Kids and parents can win prizes throughout the day. Lexington Family will host drawings for books, games, DVDs and even an American Girl doll. The first 100 families through the door are also entered for a special grand prize. The performance stage will showcase martial artists, dancers, gymnasts and more, all talented local kids. Enter your child in the annual Cover Model Contest during the Camp Fair. A professional photographer is on site to take photos for free, and models for future covers of Lexington Family Magazine will be chosen from those photos. The Fair is FREE and open to everyone so mark your calendar for Saturday, April 13. Info: www.lexingtonfamily.com or 223-1765. Y 4 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

t“ Avery, age 4: (driving down Main Street near the Lincoln mural) Look! There’s Hammerhead Lincoln!” – Reb Sue February’s Feedback Question is: What do you think is the

appropriate age to get your child a cell phone?

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

February at BabyBumpLexington.com Risk of Premature Labor: What is fetal fibronectin (fFN)

testing and how can it help a mother in preterm labor? We have a post to explain this prenatal test and who needs it.

Giveaways: In February we will give away a copy of “Disney Princess Bedtime Stories” to one lucky reader. Follow us on Facebook to enter.

Baby Bump in Print: The 2019 edition of Baby Bump is on

shelves now! You can request your own copy via mail by going to www.lexingtonfamily.com/baby-bump/

Who Said It?

“Early childhood education is the key to the betterment of society.” Answer on Page 8

GIVEAWAYS 2019

Flipslide Game

Test your memory and reaction time with the hand-held game, Flipslide. Lexington Family is giving away a Flipside game in February.

register online @ LexingtonFamily.com To register visit lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765. The deadline to enter the contests is Monday, Feb. 18. Identify which advertisement has the icon of the smiling woman’s face and let us know where you picked up the magazine.

Bubble guppies dvd set Dive into adventure with the Bubble Guppies. We have a set of DVDs of the hit Nick Jr. show to give away, including “Bubble Puppy’s Awesome Adventures” and “The Puppy & the Ring.”

‘High School musical jr.’ Lexington Children’s Theatre brings a Disney favorite to the stage with a production of “High School Musical Jr.” Lexington Family Magazine has a Family 4-pack of tickets to the show, scheduled for March 2, 3, 9 &10.

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t’s time for Lexington Family Magazine’s annual Writing Contest and we are asking students to become world travelers for their creative essays. The topic for this year’s contest is “If I Could Travel Anywhere in the World …” Students are invited to imagine where they would go, how they would get there and what would they see as they travel the globe. All children, grades K-5, in Kentucky are invited to enter. The contest is open to students from public, private and homeschools. Entries will be judged in three grade categories: K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. Stories are limited to 100 words for grades K-1, 150 words for grades 2-3 and 200 words for grades 4-5. We will choose grand prize winners

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and honorable mentions for one boy and one girl in each age group. Some of the awesome prizes for winners include American Girl Dolls, a Pulse Performance scooter, Breyer model horses and more! The winners will be announced at our annual Summer Camp & Activities Fair on Saturday, April 13 at Lexington Christian Academy.

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Entry deadline is Friday, March 22. Here’s how to enter: E-mail: LexingtonFamilyEvents@gmail.com Mail: Lexington Family Magazine 138 E. Reynolds Rd. Suite 201 Lexington, KY 40517. Info: www.LexingtonFamily.com or call 223-1765. Y

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Play About

Anne Frank

The Power of Unconditional Love ecent research suggests that the secret to a successful and happy life is a person’s Emotional Intelligence. Employers prefer people who work well with others and have empathy to those who are merely smart.

The best way to instill emotional intelligence in children is to give them unconditional love. We’ve all heard of unconditional love, but what does it really mean? And how is it connected to EI? First, let’s look at the definition of Emotional Intelligence:  The ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions  The ability to recognize, understand and influence the emotions of others To a parent (it always starts with you), it means the ability to accept your mistakes, to make amends, to forgive yourself and others, to appreciate your strengths and to be aware of your challenges. If you were fortunate to receive this message as a child, you are very lucky indeed. If you find yourself on the receiving end of an inner critic’s negative commentary on what you do and how you behave, you may not have been as fortunate. Chances are that no matter what your caregivers intended, you got the message that they would only love you when, for example:  You were quiet  Your room was clean  You got good grades  You were polite  You never did anything wrong  You did all your chores  You were successful It’s likely you now understand from the vantage point of age that they did love you 8 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

and did the best they could. Still, you probably didn’t always feel loved. Some people feel that they are unworthy of love. Without a foundational belief in your own goodness, it is difficult to grow in Emotional Intelligence. You can never spoil a child with unconditional love, expressed with warmth, respect, empathy and firm limits. Helping a child to identify, understand and manage her emotions is a vital first step in building brain pathways of selfregulation. Helping her learn to recognize and understand the feelings of others allows empathy to grow and blossom. When children (and adults as well) feel understood rather than judged, they are free to learn. Unconditional love says, “I’m here for you, no matter what you are going through.” When you believe in your own goodness and the goodness of others, you have the foundational building blocks for Emotional Intelligence. Suggested reading: “Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman; “The Whole Brain Child” by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. 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. Info: (859) 333-3053 or www.growingpeacefulfamilies.com. Y

‘And Then They Came For Me’

exington Children’s Theatre takes on tragedy in world history by staging “And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” in February. The show shares the stories of Holocaust survivors Helmuth Silberberg and Eva Geiringer through a compelling multimedia production that combines video interviews with live performance. Showtimes on the LCT Main Stage are Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. The show lasts approximately one hour and is recommended for children ages 10 & up. School matinees are scheduled for Feb. 19-22 and Feb. 26-27 at 10 & 11:45 a.m. Regional matinees will be performed in Morehead on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m.; in Hazard on Friday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m.; and in Frankfort on Wednesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. Info: (859) 254-4546 or visit www.lctonstage.org. Y

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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

Be Heard: Complete 2019 FCPS Survey By: Emmanuel Caulk

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent

n the Fayette County Public Schools, families are our partners in all that we do. You know your children best and we share your determination to ensure they are successful not only in school, but also in life. We want for each of our students what we want for our own children – excellent schools where learning is engaging, expectations are high, individual needs are met, and everyone feels welcome, safe and loved. This month we’ll once again be asking our families to give us an honest assessment of the experiences they and their children are having in the Fayette County Public Schools. Achieving our mission happens one student at a time, and our annual survey of families provides valuable information to help us gauge how well we’re meeting your expectations. Last year, families told us that our schools are doing a good job of building relationships – nine out of 10 families feel

welcome and respected at their children’s schools, and more than 90% said their children are known well by their teachers. We’re pleased that 85% of families agree or strongly agree that their child’s school provides a rigorous curriculum, their children’s teachers have high expectations for them and their children enjoy going to school. Another 86% said their children are engaged by the learning activities at school. I’m especially proud to share that all of those numbers are up from our 2017 results – our goal is to see those numbers increase again this year. Results also help us identify ways we can do better. While 84% of our families reported last spring that schools are responsive when they have a question or concern, they also asked for more communication from their children’s schools about how their students are doing academically and ways they can support their learning at home. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 12, families will receive email invitations to take the 2019 survey reflecting on the experiences their

children have had this year. The short survey – which should take less than 10 minutes to complete – is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Nepali and Swahili, and can be taken online with any computer, tablet or smartphone. If you don’t have access to the Internet at home, please stop by one of our schools and use a computer there. Our schools also have paper copies of the survey available. All answers will be confidential, so please answer honestly. Since we’ll only share the overall results, reports will not identify individuals. No one in the district will know if you participated or not. Results will be reported for the district as a whole, as well as for each school in the district. Family involvement in a child’s education begins at birth and continues throughout the life span. During the school-aged years, that engagement becomes even more critical because every child benefits from a strong connection between home and school. We look forward to hearing from you! Y

The 2018 annual survey of all FCPS families revealed... 90 percent of families feel welcome at their child's school. 91 percent report their child is known well by his or her teachers.

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86 percent of families report their children are engaged by the learning activities at school. 85 percent of families agree their child's school provides a rigorous curriculum. 85 percent of families say their children's teachers have high expectations for them. 85 percent of families report their children enjoy going to school.

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LIVING ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER

Director Leaves to Work for Mayor

he Living Arts and Science Center’s Executive Director for 14 years, Heather Lyons, has accepted a position in the Office of the Mayor for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government as the Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs. Lyons has led the Living Arts and Science Center through many incredible accomplishments during her tenure, and Lexington is lucky to have her in this visionary position. Under Lyons’ direction, the Living Arts and Science Center has: t Nearly tripled its operating budget, with support from over 1,600 individual donors; 17 local, state and foundation grants; and 42 corporate sponsors; t Tripled capacity through the execution of a $5.5 million capital campaign to renovate the historic building and add a contemporary extension; t Doubled permanent staff positions; t Expanded programs that have served over 16,000 students in 37 counties;

will search for a new execut Increased its scholartive director but already has ship program, offering named an interim leader: nearly 300 individual Renee Shepard. scholarships with 3,400 Shepard is a proven Lexhours of collaborative, ington leader having served hands-on learning; as Executive Director of the t Entertained and inDowntown Lexington Corspired with over 50 free poration (DLC) and the DLC family events a year; Foundation for 10 years. t Advanced free afterAs a consultant at Graves school programs serving Heather Lyons Shepard Consulting, she more than 300 students brings a wealth of experiin six Fayette County Title I schools. ence in transitions and change management with a focus on development and Lyons assumed her new position with fundraising. the LFUCG on Jan. 28. Shepard previously assisted the Lexing“I am enormously grateful for the opportunity that I have had to lead and sup- ton Clinic Foundation in an interim role and served on the LASC Board of Direcport this remarkable organization,” she tors and Executive Board. said about LASC, “and to learn from and Said Lyons: “I leave with an enormous work with truly inspiring staff members, artists, teachers, board members, parents amount of respect and admiration for the incredibly talented and dedicated staff and students over these years.” who will continue to put forward experOver the coming months, the LASC tise and passion for their work.” Y Executive Board and Board of Directors

SPRING2019

Lil Lambs Closet

Centenary United Methodist Church 2800 Tates Creek Road Presale: Thursday, Feb. 28, 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 8 a.m.-noon www.lillambscloset.com

Little Ones Consignment Sale

First United Methodist Church 401 W. Main St., Richmond Friday, March 1, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. www.locsofrichmond.com

Lil Elks Consignment Sale

South Elkhorn Christian Church 4343 Harrodsburg Road Friday, March 8, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m.-noon www.southelkhorncc.org/ spring-and-fall-consignment-sales

Rhea Lana

2308 Sir Barton Way (former Babies R Us in Hamburg) Saturday, March 2 (pre-sale passes only) Sunday, March 3, noon-7 p.m. Monday, March 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. www.lexington.rhealana.com

Lil Cherubs

Centenary United Methodist Church 1441 Perryville Road, Danville Friday, March 8, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. www.lil-cherubs.org

Moms and Tots Sale Faith United Community Church 3080 Brannon Road, Nicholasville Thursday, March 14, 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. www.momsandtotssale.com

Kentucky Jane Sale

Matilda Jane Clothing Only Faith United Community Church 3080 Brannon Road, Nicholasville Thursday-Saturday, April 11-13 www.facebook.com/ KentuckyJaneConsignment Y

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T HE LE X INGTON SC HOOL

TWO FOR ONE

Ambitious ONE School Project AND New Head of School Make for Exciting Times

started out looking like Mars. Now steel beams, brick and grass are giving it form. It’s the fast-moving ONE School project, and everyone at The Lexington School feels the excitement for next fall when it will be ready. After all, it is a $10 million project that will impact every single member of The Lexington School community. SHE started out as a teacher over 25 years ago, and after 20 years in education management, Una MacCarthy is The Lexington School’s new Head of School, and everyone is excited about her too. The Lexington School is energized by change, arms wide open to growth and the impact it will have on each individual and the community at large. “Collaborating with an incredible team of professionals, I am proud to be a part of this nationally-ranked school,” Una said. “We have come a long way. I understand the significance of transition, the need

for stability, and the boldness needed to continue moving forward.” As part of the $10 million plan, The Learning Center at The Lexington School, a school within the school for children with language-based, learning differences (Dyslexia), will expand. With no integrated programs in the Bluegrass to serve these creative but reading-challenged students, The Learning Center expansion gives these students a home right next door to their elementary school peers, and it provides a proven curriculum that leads to self-advocacy for kids who are able to find success wherever they attend next. In addition to the Academic Center that houses Learning Center classrooms, and a state-of-the-art library/media resource center, the ONE School project includes a new kitchen and dining hall, larger preschool classrooms, a new middle school identity with project rooms and modular classrooms for innovative learning, an

outdoor environment better suited to age and stage, and to cap it all off, a clubhouse and athletic fields that accommodate a growing, active student body. Chuck Baldecchi, current Head of School, has led the successful ONE School project. “What I love most about this project is how it touches every single student in our school,” said Chuck, who is 100% confident that Una’s passion, inspired standards and determination will make the most of it. The project is almost ready. Una is ready. “I am energized and enthusiastic to continue the good work that is part of the history and the future of The Lexington School.” It’s an exciting time at TLS. – By Beth Pride, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Lexington School. Y

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COMMUNIT Y MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Toddlers Learn Independence With Real Work

ontessori teacher Patty Webb saw it with her own eyes when a friend begged her to visit a classroom at Community Montessori School. At the time, Webb’s daughter, now 18, was 4 and attending another preschool. Reluctantly, Webb took her friend’s advice: she went, she saw and Montessori conquered. “It was magical to see children so joyful in all the work they were doing,” Webb said. “On display was a child’s intrinsic joy of learning.” Webb was so impressed, she not only enrolled her daughter at CMS, Webb eventually switched careers and became a Montessori educator. She teaches the Toddler Program for children 18 months to 3 years. She and two other adult educators lead 12 students Monday through Friday in Half Day (8:15 am -11:45 am) or Full Day (8:15 am -3:15 pm) sessions. Afterschool care is available from 3:306 p.m. daily.

A child should be a stable walker but need not be toilet trained to enter the program. Each morning begins with a two-hour work cycle followed by music, community snack and outdoor time. Full Day children bring their own lunch and have rest time from 12:302:30 followed by afternoon snack and additional lessons. Children choose in the morning from multiple work areas: manipulatives, creative (art & music), reading, language and practical life. That last one is the most astonishing because very young children do actual real work from arranging and setting tables for snack to arranging flowers around the room to actually baking bread. On a recent visit, snack consisted of roasted sweet potatoes and muffins, which students helped prepare, topped with hummus supplied by the school. “Setting the table and baking the bread are very popular because children are

doing something they are proud of and benefits the rest of the class,” Webb said. Hana Toupin has two daughters who attend CMS. Wren is 5 and Lilou is 2-and-a-half. Toupin was stunned when Wren returned from her first day in the Toddler Program. “She was so much more capable and independent than we thought,” Toupin said. “She learned about sharing, caring for others and compassion, and waiting your turn. “That’s really big for an 18-month-old.” Toupin thanked the Montessori method and Webb, whom she called the “most sweet-hearted, kind person I’ve ever met in my life. “I know my children are in good hands because of her kind spirit.” CMS is now adding a second Toddler Program, accepting applications now for a fall start. That classroom will mirror the current one and aspire to the same CMS values of peace, courtesy and grace. Y

COME GROW WITH US! Community Montessori School has been providing a “Good Start” for children since 1970. We provide programs for Toddlers (18 months–3 years), Primary (ages 3–6), Elementary (grades 1–6), and Middle School (grades 7–8).

New for Fall 2019: an additional Toddler Classroom!

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Frankfort’s Capital Day School Builds Independent Learners

ith its combination of small classes, enriched curriculum, and high academic expectations, Capital Day School in Frankfort has been creating independent learners for six decades. As a non-sectarian independent school for children ages 3-14, Capital Day concentrates on teaching critical thinking skills, a love of learning and independent learning skills. Capital Day’s preschool is a highly interactive setting. Children attend in multi-age classrooms, and there is a Montessori option. In lower elementary, students begin on the Superkids Reading Program, Everyday Math, and project-based learning. Everyday Math, the Daily 5, Classroom Dojo and Academic Team are found in upper elementary, as are writing competitions. Middle School students have inquiry-based science classes, 70 minutes of language arts instruction

per day, geometry in 8th, curriculumintegrated class trips, and schoolissued iPads. CDS students have recess twice a day. Technology, P.E., music, art and Spanish are part of weekly instruction. Capital Day graduates go on to success in local public and private high schools. The academic skills they acquire in their time at CDS prepare them to take A.P. classes beginning in 9th grade, score high on their ACT and SAT, and receive academic scholarships to the colleges of their choice. The CDS model – small classes, challenging curriculum, opportunities for building critical thinking skills, innovative educators and involved families – is not found anywhere else in Franklin County. At CDS, we educate students to feel prepared for – and confident in – the academic and social settings they will encounter throughout their lives. Y

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120 Deepwood Drive, Frankfort Head of School: Tim Corkran Enrollment: 134, Preschool-8th grade (including Montessori for PK-3rd) Capital day Student-teacher ratio: school Preschool 8:1; K-8th, 7:1 / Founded: 1955 (502) 227-7121 / www.capitaldayschool.net

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Main Office: 450 W. Reynolds Road, Lex. Administration, 6th Grade Academy, Junior High and High School Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Road Lexington (preschool-5th Grade) Headmaster: Mark Sisk Enrollment: 1,350, Preschool-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 / Founded: 1989 (859) 422-5700 / www.lexingtonchristian.org

1209 Texaco Road, Lexington Head of School/Dir. of Education: Joan Young Chief Admin. Officer/Admissions: Joellen Kuhn Enrollment 300 (18 months-8th grade) (Toddler programMiddle School) Student-Teacher Ratio: Varies per level (859) 255-7330 www.providencemontessori.org 16 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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725 Stone Road, Lexington Head of School: Dr. Erin Stevenson Enrollment: 140, Toddler (18 months) - 8th grade / Affiliation: AMI / Founded: 1970 (859) 277-4805 / www.cmsmontessori.org

1776 Cincinnati Pike, Georgetown Administrator: Jana Sheridan Grades: K-12 Founded: 2016 (502) 642-4682 Cabluegrass.org

Classical Christian Education Ashland Ave. Baptist Church 483 W. Reynolds Road / (859) 492-1381 Lexington City Church, (formerly Quest Church) 410 Sporting Court / (859) 429-8654 Headmistress: Jeannie Davis / (859) 806-0832 Enrollment: 284, Jr. Kindergarten-12th Grade Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 www.lexingtonlatinschool.com

Head of School: Stephen Manella Enrollment: 555, Preschool (ages 2-4) and Grades: K-12 Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Founded: 1854 / Info: 254-1361 www.sayreschool.org

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1050 Lane Allen Road, Lexington Head of School: Charles Baldecchi Enrollment: 600, Two years old-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Founded: 1959 / Info: 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org

Lower School Campus (PreK-6th Grade): 3900 Rapid Run Dr., Lexington Upper School Campus (7th-12th Grade): 3601 Winthrop Drive, Lexington Enrollment: 415, PreK-12th Grade Student-teacher ratio: 8:1; Avg. class size: 15 Founded: 1988 / Info: 2710079 / www.TrinityLex.org

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166 Crestwood Dr., Lexington Director: Sarah Cummins Enrollment: 130 / Grades: PreK-5 (adding 6th grade for 2019-20 school year) Student-teacher ratio: Varies by classroom Founded: 2014 / (859) 273-4496 www.redwoodcoop.org

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Family H E A L T H

Early Warning Signs of Visual Problems

truggling with reading is a common indicator that your child may need an eye exam. But what if the results of that eye exam are normal? Could the issue still be visionrelated? Absolutely. Standard eye exams don’t test the visual system in total, something that Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist, does routinely at his practice in Versailles. Dr. Graebe specializes in Vision Therapy, which is a kind of physical therapy that helps overcome visual problems by connecting the eyes, the body and the brain. “We create an environment in our office where the brain gets more meaningful experiences and creates new pathways,” Dr. Graebe said. “Nerves that fire together, wire together.” Warning signs of vision issues usually become noticeable by elementary school when reading becomes an integral part of a child’s day.

Up until that point children play by complex than just having a structurally touching and feeling toys. sound eye. Dr. Graebe compares it to In elementary school, a child is expected playing a piano. Just because your finto have prolonged fixation on an object gers are strong enough to push the keys like a chalkboard, or words in a book or doesn’t mean they know where to go to on a computer. make the right notes. They also are learning that orientation Your eyes may be strong and healthy, matters: a lowercase b and d are not but if they are unable to point and work interchangeable. together as a team as they track across a Avoidance of reading, or only wanting to page or process what they see and send it be read to, is a red flag that there might be to the brain, you still have vision issues. a visual problem at play. Dr. Graebe has used Vision Therapy Sports is another arena where a child since 1990, treating an average of 300 may avoid participating if he has underlying kids per year. That equals thousands of visual issues. improved lives. Tossing a ball requires eye-hand coordi“It’s so cool now, hearing so many posination, awareness of space and awareness tive things coming back to me,” he said. of timing – all things that may be difficult “We’ve really made a change in people’s for someone with vision problems. lives.” Y If a child avoids trying new things, has trouble focusing, is fidgety or has bad posture, those are Dr. Rick Graebe all signs that there may be a Family Eyecare Associates & breakdown in visual mechanics. Children’s Vision and Learning Center Eye mechanics are more 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles myfamilyvision.com • (859) 879-3665

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Family H E A L T H

Stranger Anxiety: Not a Strange Phase

ne behavior that makes my job as a pediatrician tough at times is when an older infant or toddler is just not happy to see me. The reactions when I approach him can run the gamut from a worried look to shrieks of sheer terror and a valiant attempt to hide from me. This is stranger anxiety in all its perplexing glory. A very young infant may know who immediate family members are, but she does not really care if anyone else wants to hold her. As the infant gets older, sometimes as early as four months of age, she starts to become wary of close contact with anyone but her frequent caregivers. The average age this occurs is eight months. Signs of stranger anxiety when a child is approached can include becoming quiet, looking fearfully or scowling at the stranger, crying loudly, becoming fussy, or trying to hide under the arms (or

behind) a caregiver. They can hand the child a soft toy such Generally, the reactions get more as a stuffed animal. intense as the child gets older. Taking a child to a place where she Stranger anxiety lasts an average of can safely interact with others, such as eighteen months. Sometimes it manifests a park, can help decrease some of the in a child who is 2 years old – even when more extreme reactions. confronted with peers whom he does The child should not be belittled for not know. having stranger anxiety. Certain things can be done to help Although stranger anxiety can be anmanage stranger anxiety. Tell people noying to deal with for both caregivers whom the child sees infrequently, esand strangers, it is a normal developpecially grandparents who live far away, mental milestone. that the child has stranger anxiety. It shows that the child trusts the Hopefully, that will help “strangers” caregiver and assumes that the caregiver feel not so badly when the child reacts in is concerned with what the child thinks a fearful way. and how he feels. Strangers should approach the child The behaviors of crying and hiding also slowly and use a calm voice. act as a built-in anti-theft device for the They should let the child warm up infant or toddler. Y to them by allowing the child to stay in a caregiver’s arms for a little while before Dr. Charles Ison is a University of attempting to take and Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his hold the child themhometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a selves. partner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates.

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Friday 1 The Family Center: Preschool Time. Theme: Going to the Dentist. A playgroup with skill-based activities. 10 a.m. Ages 3-6. $3 per family. UK Family and Consumer Sciences Night: All About Air Fryers. 6:15 p.m. $5 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Creative Movement for Preschoolers. 10 a.m. weekly, four week session. Ages 3-5. $20 members, $40 non-members. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. $9 general admission. Parents Night Out. 6-9 p.m. Mysterious Magic. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Div. of Parks & Rec: Instructional T-Ball/T-Ball/ Baseball. Registration open through March 31. Boys & girls ages 5-15. $35. Info: 288-2917. Girls Fast Pitch Softball. Registration open through March 31. For girls ages 7-14. $35 Info: 288-2917. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: 20 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Preschool Play & Learn storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Northside Branch: Celebrate African-American History Month. Drop-in activities. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Info: 231-5500.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Efficient Engineers.” 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station, “Outstanding Origami.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. $9 general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

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Div. of Parks & Rec: Volunteer Day. 10 a.m. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Photo Workshop for beginners. 1 p.m. Registration required. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

Baptist Health Lexington: Pediatric CPR. 9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person or $50 per couple. Registration required. Grandparenting for Baby Boomers and Beyond. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Kentucky Reptile Expo: See fascinating reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6, kids 10 & under are free. Lexington Convention Center. Info: www.kentuckyreptileexpo. com Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 10-11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. $11. 3644 Boston Rd. Info: 629-4455. F Barnes & Noble: Storytime and Activities featuring “Elmo’s Super Duper Birthday.” 10 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. 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.

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

UK Arboretum: “Soil Matters.” 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. Chinese New Year Celebration: Holiday market with festival foods, crafts, traditional costumes, displays and activities. 4:30-6:45 p.m. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $15. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: www.kycaa.org. Redwood Cooperative School: Family Movie Night: “Finding Dory.” 5 p.m. Tickets $3. Pizza and concessions available. 166 Crestwood Dr. Request tickets by emailing scummins@redwoodcoop.org. LexDance: Contra Dance. Open waltz 7-7:30 p.m.; Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; contra dance 8-11 p.m. $9 adults, $6 students and first-timers. Artworks at

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February2019 the Carver School, 522 Patterson St. Info: 552-5433. Constellation Premiere: A new work for string sextet by Jonathan Crosmer. 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can. 3900 Rapid Run Drive. Info: (501) 3396050. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Central Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Teen Volunteer-a-Thon. Earn volunteer hours on this day of service. 2-4 p.m. Northside Branch: Play & Create: Valentines. 11 a.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Family Pajama Dance Party. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Bring a favorite teddy bear and dance to familyfriendly music. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 3 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. 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 Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale. 1-5 p.m. Origami for Teens & Tweens. 2-3 p.m. Ages 11-18. Eastside Branch: Play & Create: Lego Lab. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 4 F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. AARP Tax-Aide. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Garageband Audio 1. 6-7:30 p.m. Swing Dance Lessons. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Carnegie Center: Weekly Story Time. 10:1511:15 a.m. Ages 2-5. Free. Lower Elementary Reading group. 3:30-4:30 p.m. weekly through March 25. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required. Lower Elementary Math group. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through March 25. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required. Handwriting class. 5:30-6 p.m. weekly through March 25. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. 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. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Drop-ins welcome, class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Jam Storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers Storytime. 10:30 and 11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Northside Branch: After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Teen/Tween Space: Code Valentine’s. 5-6 p.m. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 5 FCPS: School Registration period opens. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For incoming kindergartners. Visit www.fcps. net/enrollment for instructions. F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day: Black History Month. Hands-on art activities. 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Class space is limited. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers: STEAM for Preschoolers. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tabletop Gaming Night. 6-8 p.m. Family Storytime. 6:30-7:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 10-11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. $9. 3644 Boston Rd. Info: 629-4455. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Mr. Potato Head.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months to 2 years. $9 admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F Alzheimer’s Association: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia. 2-3 p.m. Free. Registration required. Madison County Cooperative Extension Office. Info: (800) 272-3900. F Carnegie Center: Upper Elementary Reading group. 3:30-4:30 p.m. weekly through March 26. Grades 3-5. Free. Registration required. French for Kids. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through March 29.

Grades 1-5. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175. Baptist Health Lexington: Great Expectations 3-week childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddlers Movers & Shakers Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Artist’s Studio: No Paintbrushes Allowed. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. After School 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. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 6 FCPS: School Registration period opens. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For incoming kindergartners. Visit www.fcps. net/enrollment for instructions. Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 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. The Family Center: Play Time play group. Monthly theme: Going to the Dentist. 10 a.m. $3 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky. F Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Exercise with Ease. 10:30-11:30 a.m. AARP Tax-Aide. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Munch & Movie Trivia. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Silver Screen: Love is a Many Splendored Thing. 12:15-2 p.m. Teen Dungeons & Dragons. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jr. STEM Club. 6-7 p.m. & 7:30-8:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Explorium: SMASH Club “Earthquakes & Engineering.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. $9 general admission. Registration required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30

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F Alzheimer’s Association: Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body Webinar. 2-3 p.m. Registration required at www.ALZwebinars.org. Info: (800) 2723900.

F Carnegie Center: Math through Dungeons & Dragons. 5:15-7:15 p.m. weekly through March 21. Grades 6-9. Free. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. Info: 254-4175.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers storytime. 10 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Play & Create: Valentines. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. FAFSA Help with KHEAA. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: Anti Valentines Day Party. 5-5:45 p.m. For teens. Astrology 101. 6:15-7:30 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.

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.

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F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies. 11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Cupid’s Craft Workshop. 7-8 p.m. For adults and teens. Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Northside Branch: Play & Learn: Famous African American Garrett Morgan. 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. African American Quilts: Sewing Stories. Celebrate Black History Month by making squares for a quilt. 6-7 p.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Maker Thursday: Candy Construction. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Recess: Jackie Robinson. 4-4:45 p.m. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Preschool Pretend Playdate: Hair Salon. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.

FCPS: School Registration period opens. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For incoming kindergartners. Visit www.fcps. net/enrollment for instructions. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Mommy & Me Yoga. 9:30 a.m. weekly, four week session. $30 members, $45 non-members. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Valentine Heart Animals.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-4. $9 general admission. 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. F Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s or dementia. 2-3 p.m. Free. Scott County Public Library, 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Registration required. Info: (800) 272-3900. F Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Scales & Tales Live Reptile Night. 6-8 p.m. $2 suggested donation. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. F Jessamine County Public Library: Coding for Everyone Club: Little Bites. 5-6 p.m. Girls Who Code Club. 6-7:30 p.m. Pound Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Swing Dance Lessons. 7:30-8:30 p.m. 600 S.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 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.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. The Family Center: Night Owls playgroup for working and student parents. 6:15 p.m. $3 per family. Julia’s Room for the Arts: Stories and Stretches with Karli. 7:15 p.m. Free. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky.

Friday 8 FCPS: School Registration period opens. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For incoming kindergartners. Visit www.fcps. net/enrollment for instructions. The Family Center: Preschool Time. See Feb. 1. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Rhyme Time.” See Feb. 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump &

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Jive. See Feb. 1. One-to-One Job Search. See Feb. 1. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Valentine’s Card Screen Printing Night. 5-9 p.m. Ages 8 & up. Free. Info: 288-2935 LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; contra dance 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 Feb. 1. Central Branch: Play & Create: Paper Stained Glass Hearts. 2-3:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Feb. 1. Northside Branch: Super Smash Family Night: Super Smash video game tournaments. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For families. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 1. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 9 F 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. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Feb. 2. F Barnes & Noble: Storytime. “All You Need Is Love.” See Feb. 2. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 2. The Family Center: Meet the Doulas: Bellies and Beyond Series. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Tell a Tale Advanced Storytelling Workshop. 1-4 p.m. For ages 9-12. $30. Register at woodpeckerwritingworkshop@gmail.com. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky. Explorium: Super Saturdays, “The Incredible Human Body.” See Feb. 2. Imagination Station, “3D Creations.” See Feb. 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner. 11 a.m. Ages 3 & up. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Div. of Parks & Rec: Outdoor Skills. Learn about backpacking, camping, hiking, knots and more. 9 a.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

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2019 February Salamander Search. 1, 2 & 3 p.m. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Lexington Ballet: presents “Sleeping Beauty.” 2 & 7:30 p.m. $22. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: www.lexingtonballet.org. Norton Center for the Arts: Peg + Cat Live. 2 p.m. Tickets start at $15. 600 W. Walnut St. Danville. Info: (859) 236-4692. F Jessamine County Public Library: Annual Valentine Swing Dance. 7-9 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Kentucky Horse Park: Bulls, Bands & Barrels. An evening of bull riding, barrel racing and country music. 7-11:45 p.m. Alltech Arena. Info: (334) 559-0479. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Central Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Play & Create: Paper Stained Glass Hearts. 2-3:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Play & Create: Happy Chinese New Year. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Family Improv Game Time. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 10 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Feb. 3. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Hospital Tours. 1 & 2 p.m. Free. Register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/womenshospitalmaternity-tour-registration. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 3. F Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required at www. baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. Maternity Unit Tours. 3 & 4 p.m. Free. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Anti-Valentine’s Day Party for Tweens & Teens. 2-3 p.m. Ages 11-17. Chinese New Year: Folk and Classical Dance. 2:30-4 p.m. For families. Eastside Branch: Teen Space: Heart Squishies. 2-3 p.m. Ages 13-18. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 11 FCPS: School Registration period opens. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For incoming kindergartners. Visit www.fcps. net/enrollment for instructions. F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Feb. 4. AARP Tax-Aide. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Origami Napkin Ring. 1-3 p.m. Intro to Mac. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, a monthly social gathering for people with memory loss and their care partners. 2-4 p.m. Prescreening required. Info: 266-5283 ext. 8179. Div. of Parks & Rec: Winter Horsemanship Indoor Session II, Youth and Intermediate & Advanced. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays through March 7. $125. Masterson Station Parks. Info: 253-0328. F 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. F Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6 & 7 p.m. Free. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 4. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Sensory Time: Be My Valentine. 10-11 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Eastside Branch: Teen Space: Teen Dating Violence Awareness T-shirts. 6-7 p.m. For high schoolers. Northside Branch: After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Monthly Reading Camp Book Club. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 2-5. Teen/Tween Space: Donut Wars. 5-6 p.m. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 4. Preschool Playdate in Spanish. 6 p.m. Ages 3-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 12 FCPS: School Registration period opens. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. For incoming kindergartners. Visit www.fcps.net/enrollment for instructions.

Be Our Valentine. See Feb. 5. F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers. See Feb. 5. Cr-after Work: Big Hearted Critters. 6-8 p.m. Teen: Big Hearted Critters. 6-8 p.m. Family Storytime. 6:30-7:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Feb. 5. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Cotton Ball Art.” See Feb. 5. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Feb. 5. F Alzheimer’s Association: Dementia: Grief, Acceptance & Meaningful Interactions Phone Program. 1-2 p.m. Registration required. Info: (800) 272-3900 or www.ALZphoneprograms.org. The Family Center: Lactation Conversations with Elizabeth. Class on newborn nursing, pumping and weaning. 6:30p p.m. $15. Register at lactationcarewithelizabeth.com. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 5. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 5. Family Valentine Cupcake Decorating. 4-4:45 p.m. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 5. Village Branch: Tween Craft Tuesday: Friendship Bracelets. 4 p.m. Ages 8-12. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 13 FCPS: School Registration period. See Feb. 6. Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Feb. 6. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Feb. 6. The Family Center: Play Time. See Feb. 6. Explorium: SMASH Club “Terrific Teeth.” See Feb. 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Feb. 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Feb. 6. Exercise with Ease. See Feb.

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February2019 6. AARP Tax-Aide. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Books & Bites. 3-4 p.m. Teen Dungeons & Dragons. See Feb. 6. LEGO Club. 6:30-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Room for the Arts: Creative Expressions with Ms. Abbey. 6-week class. $35. Registration required to events@familycenterky.org. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky.

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.

F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 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. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

F Div. of Parks & Rec: Valentine’s Day Celebration. 6-8 p.m. William Wells Brown Community Center. Info: 389-6678. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 6. Preschoolers Explore Valentines. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 6. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Artist’s Studio: Upcycled Art. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. FAFSA Help with KHEAA. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 6. Valentine Workshop. 3-7 p.m. For families. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: FAFSA Workshop. 5-5:45 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Babies Love Valentines. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 months & under. Central Branch: Preschool Valentine’s Day Party. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Jazz Live at the Library. 7-8 p.m. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 7. Family Fancy Nancy Tea Party. 4-4:45 p.m. Dress up encouraged. Northside Branch: Play & Learn: Famous African American George Washington Carver. 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 7. Preschool Present Playdate: Post Office. 2-3 p.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Artist’s Studio: Valentine’s Art. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 15 FCPS: School Registration period. See Feb. 8.

Thursday 14 FCPS: School Registration period. See Feb. 7. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Love Bugs.” See Feb. 7. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time: Won’t You Be Our Valentine. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me: Baby I Love You. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F Jessamine County Public Library: One-to-One Job Search Assistance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Pound Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 8853523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 7. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Valentine’s Party. 6-7 p.m. Ages 12 & under. Kenwick Community Center. Info: 266-6405. The Family Center: Night Owls. See Feb. 7. Julia’s

The Family Center: Preschool Time. See Feb. 1. Julia’s Room for the Arts: Creative Expressions with Ms. Abbey. 6-week class. $35. Registration required. events@familycenterky.org. STEM Saturday: Family Healthy and Human Body Fair. Ages 5-15 and their families. $5 per family. 334 E. Main St. Wilmore. Info: Fb.me/familycenterky. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Musical Hearts.” See Feb. 1. Parents Night Out. 6-9 p.m. Ridiculous Riddles. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive. See Feb. 1. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Father Daughter Dance: “Enchanted Garden.” 6:30-8 p.m. For ages 3 & up and a male guardian, relative or family friend. $5 per family. Open to the public. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org. Lexington Opera House: “Finding Neverland,” the incredible story behind one of the world’s most

beloved characters, Peter Pan. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567. Kentucky Horse Park: KHSAA State Championship Wrestling Meet. Feb. 15 & 16. Alltech Arena. Info: www.khsaa.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 1. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Feb. 1. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 1. Info: 2315500.

Saturday 16 F Jessamine County Public Library: Black History Month Celebration. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 11-11:45 a.m. Locust Grove Oral History Project. 2-4 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Div. of Parks & Rec: Junior Naturalist – Nature Detectives. 10 a.m. Ages K-5. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Salamander Search. 1, 2 & 3 p.m. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Scout Skills. 10 a.m.-noon. For boys and girls ages 10 & up. Registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Feb. 2. F Barnes & Noble: Storytime. “The Good Egg and the Bad Seed.” See Feb. 2. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 2. Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Winter Wonderland.” See Feb. 2. Imagination Station, “Soap Worm.” See Feb. 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner: A Very Merry Unbirthday. See Feb. 2. 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. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. Lexington Opera House: “Finding Neverland,” the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan. 2 & 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567. Lexington Children’s Theatre: “And Then They Came for Me.” A compelling multi-media production

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2019 February that shares the stories of Holocaust survivors. 7 p.m. $20 adults, $15 children. Recommended for ages 10 & up. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. Lexington Chamber Chorale: A Season for Singing: Heart & Inspiration. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $22 adults, $10 for students. Second Presbyterian Church, 460 E. Main St. Info: 317-3353. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Gymnastics lessons. Weekly through March 23. Ages 4 & up. $40 members, $55 non-members. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org. Kentucky Horse Park: Snowbird Dressage. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: www. kentuckydressageassociation.com. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Central Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Northside Branch: Destination Kindergarten: Dance Party. 2-5 p.m. Ages 5 & under. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 17 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Feb. 3. Lexington Opera House: “Finding Neverland,” the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan. 1 & 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567. Lexington Children’s Theatre: “And Then They Came for Me.” A compelling multi-media production that shares the stories of Holocaust survivors. 2 p.m. $20 adults, $15 children. Recommended for ages 10 & up. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 3. F Baptist Health Lexington: New Brother/ New Sister class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. For ages 3-8. Registration required. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Air Dry Clay Keychains for Tweens and Teens. 2-3 p.m. Ages 11-18. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 18 Presidents Day / FCPS: No school. Living Arts & Science Center: No School Day Classes. 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ages 3-18. Cost varies by class. Planetarium Pop-Up: The Body Code. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $4 admission. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. Mary Todd Lincoln House: Presidents Day Celebration. Games and activities focused on Mrs. Lincoln and the role of the First Lady. Doors open at 10 a.m., last entrance at noon. Designed for ages 5-10 but all are welcome. Free for children under 18. $10 adults. 578 W. Main St. Info: 233-9999. Baptist Health Lexington: Safe Sitter babysitting certification class. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ages 11-14. $85. Registration required. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 4. Jessamine County Public Library: Closed for President’s Day. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 4. Artist’s Studio: Clay Creatures. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Paying 101: FAFSA Workshop for Students. 4-7 p.m. For high schoolers. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 4. Northside Branch: Teen/Tween Space: DIY Squishies. 5-6 p.m. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 4. Snack Time. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 19 FCPS: School Registration period. See Feb. 5. F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day: Apple Art. See Feb. 5. F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers. See Feb. 5. Teen Anime Club. 6-7:30 p.m. Family Storytime. 6:30-7:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Feb. 5. Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Shape Matching.” See Feb. 5. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Feb. 5.

Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 5. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 5. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 20 FCPS: School Registration period. See Feb. 6. Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Feb. 6. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Feb. 6. The Family Center: Play Time. See Feb. 6. Explorium: SMASH Club “Melting Buried Treasures.” See Feb. 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Feb. 6. 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.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby. F Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Feb. 6. Exercise with Ease. See Feb. 6. AARP Tax-Aide. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Teen Dungeons & Dragons. See Feb. 6. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Gymnastics lessons. Weekly through March 27. Ages 4 & up. $40 members, $55 non-members. New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 6. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 6. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2

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February2019 p.m. Extreme Explorers: Slime Science. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 6. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: Family History. 5-5:45 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 21 FCPS: School Registration period. See Feb. 7. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Snowflake Art.” See Feb. 7. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Feb. 7. Baby & Me. See Feb. 7. F Jessamine County Public Library: Intro to Ancestry.com. 2-3:30 p.m. Introduction to Mindfulness. 6-7 p.m. Parent Tool Kit: Play Based Learning. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 7. 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. kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. The Family Center: Night Owls. See Feb. 7. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Feb. 7. Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 7. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 7. Extreme Explorers: Marshmallow Play Dough. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Play & Learn: Famous African American Katherine Johnson. 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Black Professionals Career Showcase. 6-8 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 7. Village Branch: Extreme Explorers: Spy Tricks. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 22 FCPS: School Registration period. See Feb. 8. The Family Center: Preschool Time. See Feb. 1. Explorium: Leapin’ Littles, “Alphabet Basketball.” See Feb. 1. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive. See Feb. 1. One-to-One Job Search. See Feb. 1. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Div. of Parks & Rec: Black History Celebration Program: “Knowledge in the Neighborhood.” 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. William Wells Brown Community Center. Info: 389-6678. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Feb. 22, 23, 24, March 1, 2 & 3. For ages 15 & up. $200 members, $225 non-members. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www. parisbourbonymca.org. Kentucky Horse Park: New Home & Remodeling Marketplace. 4-8 p.m. Info: www.biacentralky.com. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; contra dance 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 Feb. 1. Central Branch: Play & Create: Paper Stained Glass Hearts. 2-3:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Feb. 1. Tates Creek Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 1. Preschool Art Start: Heartfelt Art. 1:302:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 23 Div. of Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout. Volunteer to help clean the park and maintain trails. 10 a.m. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073. Fairy House Woodworking Workshop. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20. Ages 16 & up. Carver School. Info: 288-2935. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Feb. 2. F Barnes & Noble: Storytime. “I Am Martin Luther King. Jr.” See Feb. 2. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 2. Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Saturday & Family Workshops. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $4 general admission, extra fee for workshops. 362 N. Martin

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Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. UK Arboretum: “Nature Art.” 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, “Interesting Insects.” See Feb. 2. Imagination Station, “Candy Science.” See Feb. 2. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kid’s Corner: Lexington Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s High School Musical. See Feb. 2. F Jessamine County Public Library: Family Book Club Wrap-Up Party. 2-3 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Reading in Seussville, a Dr. Seuss-themed afternoon of fun. 2-3:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 & under. Free and open to the public. New sessions of swim lessons begin. Visit website for complete schedule. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org. Kentucky Horse Park: New Home & Remodeling Marketplace. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Info: www.biacentralky.com. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; contra dance 8-11 p.m. $9 adults, $6 students and first-timers. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St. Berea. Info: (859) 985-5501. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Lego Challenge Arena. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Northside Branch: Preschool Pretend Playdate: Astronaut Training. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: Family Storytime. 11 a.m. Family Pajama Dance Party. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 24 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Feb. 3. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class. Noon-7 p.m. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229 or www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

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2019 February Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 3. F Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required at www. baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. Maternity Unit Tours. 3 & 4 p.m. Free. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Board Games for Tweens and Teens. 2-3 p.m. Ages 11-18. Info: 231-5500.

Monday 25 F Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Feb. 4. AARP Tax-Aide. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. JCPL Book Club: Where the Crawdads Sing. 6-7 p.m. Video Recording Basics. 6-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Alzheimer’s Association: Early Stages Social Engagement Group. Designed for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Registration and prescreening required. 2808 Palumbo Drive. Info: (800) 272-3900. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Generation PoundYouth: a program that fuses movement and music to improve focus, coordination, physical fitness and teamwork skills. Ages 6-12. 4 p.m. weekly through April 22. Free for members, $40 non-members. Soccer Starters: a non-competitive intro to soccer. Ages 2-3. 5:30-6:15 p.m. weekly through April 1. $30 members, $45 non-members. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.parisbourbonymca.org.

School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Teen/Tween Space: Fortnite Fandom. 5-6 p.m. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 4. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 26 F Living Arts & Science Center: PreK Art Day: Family Fun. See Feb. 5. F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers. See Feb. 5. Locust Grove Oral History Project. 3-5 p.m. Intro to JCPL Creative Space. 5:306:15 p.m. Family Storytime. 6:30-7:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Feb. 5.

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Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Creative Kids.” See Feb. 7.

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 5. Extreme Explorers: Germs. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 5. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.

F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Feb. 7. Baby & Me. See Feb. 7.

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Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 4.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Feb. 6. AARP Tax-Aide. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 8853523.

F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Baby Jam. See Feb. 4. Eastside Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 4. Northside Branch: After

F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 6. Preschool Arts Start: Yarn Art. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Central Branch: Movers & Shakers. See Feb. 6. University of Louisville Admitted Student Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: AARP Tax Help. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Maker Days: Lego Challenge.. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. FAFSA Help with KHEAA. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Tates Creek Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 6. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: Naruto. 5-5:45 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Crazy Quicksand.” See Feb. 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.kentuckyonehealth. org/baby. F Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6 & 7 p.m. Free. Registration required at www.baptisthealth.com/lexingtonbabies. Great Expectations 3-week childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Registration required at www.baptisthealth. com/lexingtonbabies. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

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F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Feb. 6. The Family Center: Play Time. See Feb. 6.

Explorium: SMASH Club “Dueling Dice.” See Feb. 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Feb. 6. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA: Relatives as Parents support group. 6 p.m. Dinner and childcare provided. Free. 917 Main St. Paris. Info: www.

F Jessamine County Public Library: Advanced Searching in Ancestry.com Library Edition. 2-3:30 p.m. Girls Who Code Club. 6-7:30 p.m. Pound Exercise Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Photo/ Premiere Elements. 7:30-8:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Feb. 7. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 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.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby. The Family Center: Night Owls. See Feb. 7. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Feb. 7. Central Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 7. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See Feb. 7. Northside Branch: Play & Learn: Famous African Americans in Sports. 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5. After School Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Feb. 7. Village Branch: Silent Reading Party. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For families and adults. Play & Create: Lego Landmarks. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500. Y

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Soccer Star Named U.S. Youth Leader of Year

Jonathan Tanaka SCHOOL: Trinity Christian Academy GRADE: 12 SPORT: Soccer ACADEMICS: Jonathan has an 4.0 GPA, scored 35 on the ACT, has started his own company and was National Youth Leader of the Year. PARENTS: Tory & Mark

onathan Tanaka of Trinity Christian Academy has amassed an impressive resume by age 18. Consider just a few of his achievements: t National Youth Leader of the Year Award t 18 Academic Excellence Awards t Single season (39 goals) and career scoring record-holder (105) in soccer t Student Council and Class President t Multiple awards for chorus t Entrepreneur who started one nonprofit and one for-profit company. Oh, and he’s also an egg washer. Jonathan’s father, Mark, is a former Wall Street hedge fund manager turned chicken farmer. The family now runs Centerfield, a 55-acre farm where Jonathan rises at 4 a.m. twice a week for his egg-handling duties. He doesn’t mind the early wake-up call. The TCA senior isn’t one to be idle. With a 4.0 unweighted GPA and 35 on the ACT, Jonathan has applied to half of the Ivy League plus Stanford, Duke and Vanderbilt among others. He plans to major in economics, applied math or philosophy. Not surprising for a student whose recreational reading includes philosophers and political scientists such as John Locke, Adam Smith and Alexis de Tocqueville. For his thesis last year, Jonathan also read Karl Marx for a 35-page essay on socialism. His senior thesis is “Christianity and Liberalism.”

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. 30 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Those heavy topics are all his choice, his mother Tory said. “He has an innate, internal drive and a thirst for knowledge,” Tory said. “He wants to find out more about things.” Somehow, between all his academic and leadership pursuits, Jonathan found time to lead his soccer team to the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association State championship. Trinity had lost three times to Assumption Academy in the semifinals since Jonathan joined the varsity as a seventh grader. In the fall, the Titans whipped their nemesis, 4-1. Trinity lost in the State final, likely because Jonathan was missing. Instead, he attended the National Council on Youth Leadership “Town Meeting on Tomorrow” at Washington University in St. Louis, where he was named National Youth Leader of the Year. Soccer is part of Jonathan’s volunteer life, too. In addition to his drone photography and video editing company, Zora, he also runs a non-profit called Parsek, which works with city officials to convert unused tennis courts into space for futsal, a derivative of soccer. Guys of Jonathan’s size (6-foot-5, 200 pounds) are rare on the soccer field. So why this sport? “Soccer is an international sport,” Jonathan said. “It’s apolitical. It doesn’t matter your race or social-economic status. It’s a beautiful game that connects people.” Y

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February 2019

presents:

educator of the month Amanda Nugent

elcome to Nugent Nation. That’s Amanda Nugent’s thirdgrade classroom at Huntertown Elementary in Versailles, where the national motto is “Never Settle for Less Than Your Best” and where all children receive a hug from their teacher every morning. Her students came up with the name for the room and even created a digital flag. Taking input from her students is nothing new for Nugent. In fact, it’s one of the hallmarks of her classroom. “I value my students’ opinions, and it’s clear that this is our classroom,” she said. “I think I read my students well. I want to keep them

“My main goal is to make (students) enjoy being here. When they love being here, then I do, too.”

attentive. If I ever lose them, I bring them back with a new activity or something to get them engaged. I tell them that my main goal is to make them enjoy being here. When they love being here, then I do, too.” Nugent keeps a comments board in the room where students can provide ideas. Before Christmas break, she polled them on what things they loved in the classroom and what things they wanted to change. “They said they didn’t need to do homework on the weekend and I agreed with them,” Nugent said. “They do lots of hard work all week long, so I went with their suggestion.” They also asked for more writing, which is Nugent’s favorite subject. Students write every day in all subjects. Examples of the latest writing assignment fill the bulletin board outside her room. The goal was to write an informational piece. Animals were a popular theme with essays on chinchillas, bearded dragons, leopard geckos and Weimaraners.

One student wrote about ancient Egyptians with their more than 1,000 gods and added parenthetically (Man, that’s a lot of worship.). “Writing is my favorite thing to teach because, by the end of the year, you can really see their growth,” Nugent said. Determined to be a teacher since a young age, Nugent loves her job. She describes herself as energetic and structured. But even for the interview for this article, she asked her students to describe her. Easy-going, friendly and kind, they said. “And I make them feel good about themselves,” Nugent added. How good? The kind of kids who deserve a hug every day before class. NOMINATIONS: Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working professionals in Kentucky and around the world, is pleased to honor world-class educators throughout Kentucky. If you would like to nominate an educator, contact Asbury University’s School of Education at AUSOE@asbury.edu.

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