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How To Calm A Child’s Fears

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Giveaways For Our 18th Birthday

Open Houses

Halloween Happenings

21 Fall Festivals Library To Give Cards To All Fcps Students

Party Hearty 20 Birthday Party Locations

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Note from the Editor

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18 Ways for You to Win on Our 18th B-day

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ou’ve heard the old adage countless times: It’s better to give than to receive.

We’re putting that maxim into practice this month at Lexington Family Magazine, where we are celebrating our 18th birthday.

Wow! Nearly two decades since my wife, Dana Tackett, and I moved from Los Angeles to Dana’s hometown to raise our son Jack, who was 5 at the time.

Dana has a large extended family in Kentucky, and we knew this would be a good, supportive place to raise Jack.

We were right. Jack, 23, still lives in Lexington, and he sees us and his extended family all the time.

As Jack grew up, so did our magazine.

As we nurtured Jack through childhood, the community was supporting our magazine.

In turn, our mission has been to serve Central Kentucky families.

To be given that opportunity for 18 years has been a blessing, and we’re

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Out & About in the Bluegrass

Annual Elder Care Tour; LCT plays; Museum Go Round; EKU’s Imagination Movers.

Halloween Happenings

Where and when to get your scares and treats for kids of all ages.

Childhood Fears

It’s normal for kids to suddenly develop fears.

Here’s how to help them through it.

October Calendar

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grateful for every day.

So, before we worry about blowing out the candles on our cake, we’ve embraced the giving spirit.

Not that this is a new experience for us.

Every month we give away tickets, presents and products from three of our business partners.

Not this month. We’re giving away all kinds of goodies from 18 of our partners.

That’s six times as many chances for you to win something cool this month.

We’ve got everything from birthday parties, museum tickets, gift cards, free lessons, even a free ride on a zip line over the Red River Gorge. (Please see Page 5).

To win, simply visit our web site (www. lexingtonfamily.com), click on contests and fill out a form.

But remember, first you must find the icon of the smiling lady’s face placed in one of the advertisements in this issue.

So good luck and thanks for letting us enjoy 18 years of serving Central Kentucky’s families. Y

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Marketing & Events Lynne Willis Graphic Design Teri Jarrard Baby Bump Editor Katie Saltz Office Manager Carla Hall Advertising Lindsay Emmerich, Gary Mazza Kari Mullins, Natashia Derkach 138 E. Reynolds Road #201 Lexington, KY 40517 p: (859) 223-1765 • f: (859) 224-4270 lexingtonfamily.com info@lexingtonfamily.com Lexington Family Magazine is published monthly and is available for free at more than 700 locations in Central Kentucky.

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Private School Open Houses

17 area private schools this fall will open their doors to prospective families.

Birthday Party Locations

20 cool places for you and your family to celebrate your child’s special day.

Fall Festivals

21 opportunities for you and your family to enjoy the best outdoor fun.

in every issue 24 The Curious Edge 36 Pediatric Corner 38 Dr. Graebe

40 Hospice of the Bluegrass 62 KU’s Scholar Athlete 63 Asbury Educator

On the cover: Braylon, 5, son of Marilou and Donta Chinn of Lexington, is ready for fall and pumpkin-picking.

Photo by Robin Allen Photography

It’s Our

BIRTHDAY! To celebrate, Lexington Family Magazine is giving away 18 amazing gifts!

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Malibu Jack’s $100 Gift Card

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Bluegrass Youth Ballet

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Four Tickets for “Dia De Los Muertos: A Mexican Celebration of Life and Death” Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

Eku Center For The Arts Two tickets to “The Illusionists: Live From Broadway” Saturday, November 7, 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Cut And Paste Craft Studio

14. Sky Zone

Family Monogram Wood Plaque

Premier Athletics One Month Free

Of Kentucky

Two Family 4-Packs

11. Bi-Water Farm

And Greenhouse

One Family 4-Pack

Bricks 4 Kidz

Birthday Party Package

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Newton’s Attic

Birthday Party Package

Children’s Theatre

Two Gift Certificates for Four Tickets to a Saturday, 7 p.m. Show

Four Free Admissions

Trampoline Park

Eight 30-Minute Jump Passes

15. Gymboree

10. Aviation Museum

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One Month Free Play and Learn and One Month Free Play and Music

16. Red River Gorge Zip Line

Two Zip Line Passes

17. The Lexington Ballet

Four Tickets to “Dance Out Loud” Saturday, October 17, 7:30 p.m.

18. Tiger Kim’s Tae Kwon Do

One Month Free

register online @ LexingtonFamily.com Visit lexingtonfamily.com or call

223-1765 to register by the contest deadline of Monday, Oct. 19. Identify which advertisement contains the icon of the smiling woman’s face pictured here and tell us where you picked up the magazine.

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WIN TRIP TO OPRYLAND HOTEL AT 15TH ANNUAL ELDER CARE TOUR

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or the third year in a row, Lexington Family will offer an exciting giveaway contest to attendees of the 15th annual Elder Care tour in November.

The magazine is giving away three Gaylord Opryland Vacation Packages, including two nights accommodation for two, and two tickets to “ICE!,” featuring “The Nutcracker” with 2 million pounds of colorful, handcarved ice sculptures and slides.

The Country Christmas package also includes “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas;” Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Christmas Dinner show; Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt; Gingerbread Decoration Corner, plus carriage rides, snow tubing and outdoor ice skating.

To enter to win, merely visit one of the retirement communities participating in the Tour, which is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, 1:30-5 p.m.

The names of all communities with directions and descriptions will be published in the November issue of Lexington Family Magazine.

Kentucky, which features some of the state’s best retirement communities.

The Tour is designed for older adults, their adult children or other caregivers.

All too often, older adults and Sandwich Generation folks find themselves forced by crisis to make immediate decisions about their own care, the care of a spouse or the care of an aging parent.

Having to make these decisions under a deadline is stressful. What if you knew ahead of time what facilities and services were available for yourself or your loved ones?

What if you knew where you’d like to retire or where you could go for rehabilitation services?

The Tour can provide those answers.

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n Sunday, Nov. 8, participating retirement communities in Central Kentucky will host free open houses, which are designed to let vistiors educate themselves about elder care housing options in a relaxed, unpressured atmosphere.

Mark your calendar for this event, and get your copy of the November ot only can you enter to win these issue or visit our website for details. exciting prizes on the Tour, you can educate yourself about housing Info: www.LexingtonFamily.com or options for older adults in Central 223-1765. Y

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Workshop for FCPS To Offer Simple School Wellness Practices

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free workshop for Fayette County teachers and administrators that is devoted to simple and sensible school wellness practices that educators can put into place immediately has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8, 5-8 p.m. at the FCPS Warehouse on 1126 Russell Cave Road.

The event, which includes a free dinner and offers professional development credits, is sponsored by the Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition, FCPS and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

The workshop will outline practical, realistic actions that teachers and principals

can take to create healthier school environments that enhance academic performance and good behavior.

Attendees will learn the latest science behind school wellness and effective sound bytes for communicating this information in their schools (“Exercise is like Miracle Gro for the brain”).

They’ll also hear about how to put wellness polices into action. Break-out sessions for elementary, middle and high school personnel will feature teachers from across the district who will share strategies that have worked in their classrooms.

The free dinner will be catered by Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen and will include salads and soups.

Door prizes include a three-month YMCA membership, dinner for two from Alfalfa restaurant, a Good Foods Co-op gift certificate and The Massage Center yoga classes.

Teachers are encouraged to promote this workshop to their peers. The goal is to have at least two representatives from each school. Parents can encourage their children’s teachers and principals to attend the workshop.

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ittle Goblins Galore Halloween party at McConnell Springs on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3-7 p.m. offers a kid friendly event for those 12 and under.

Children can trick-or-treat in costume along a trail filled with friendly characters – many of which you’ve seen before in movies. The festivities will include a petting zoo, carnival games and special entertainment. $5 per child, parents and guardians admitted free. Info: 288-2900.

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right Nights makes its return for its scariest year yet with three attractions – Dark Forest, 13 Doors and Entrapment – at Jacobson Park every weekend throughout October. Although

there is no age limit, it is strongly suggested for children 13 years and up.

No costumes are permitted. Tickets for all three attractions begin at $29.75 with speed passes available at an additional cost. Open Thursdays & Sundays, 7:309:30 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. -midnight through Nov. 1. Info: 229-4335.

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he annual Halloween Bash at Kenwick Community Center takes place Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.

Youth ages 12 and under are invited to participate in a Halloween costume party with Halloween carnival games, food and candy. The event is free. Info: 266-6405.

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exington’s 14th annual Thriller & Halloween Parade takes place Sunday, Oct. 25. The dance showcase begins at 6:30 p.m. and is located at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza.

Fall foods and Halloween festivities

kick the night off.

The Halloween parade begins at 8 p.m. at Quality and Main streets.

The rain date is Monday, Oct. 26. Info: Amber Luallen at 2882925 or 425-2057.

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xplore the Louisville Zoo in a way you haven’t before with the World’s Largest Halloween Party on Oct. 2-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25 and 29-30. Every evening, from 5-8 p.m., is filled with Halloween fun for all ages.

Children 11 and under can trickor-treat throughout the zoo, enjoy the animals and celebrate the fall season. Special event tickets are required.

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Sayre Teacher Starts Kids’ Art Exchange With Cuban Artists

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a call for submissions, and typically the ayre Lower School art teacher Georgia process becomes a competition where judges Henkel recently returned from a trip determine selections. to Cuba where she fulfilled a long-term Not keen on turning the process into professional desire to establish a children’s a contest, Georgia unveiled her plans art exchange. and gently urged her Sayre students to Her trip was made possible through a participate. summer sabbatical grant from Sayre School.

Students in Grades k-5 went to work and Henkel has always sought to provide Henkel took 20 pieces with her to Cuba this her students with an authentic creative experience. It was also her desire to establish summer. She brought back 20 pieces created by the Cubans she worked with and that art a youth art exchange in a more obscure and will be on display at Sayre starting Oct. 16. underserved area, a place where this had not In January, the art been done before. will be moved to the She decided to ferret UK Hospital. what opportunity The artwork created might exist for her

by Sayre students will to do this in Baracoa, remain in Cuba for a a small city in year and be displayed Guantánamo Province, twice – once in the on the Eastern tip of Casa de Cultura and Cuba.

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oin the Explorium of Lexington in Triangle Park on Saturday, Oct. 10 for the 25th Anniversary of the Museum Go Round.

Bring the entire family between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for free fun featuring bouncy houses, science activities, live music, balloon art and a toddler play area.

Young artists of Lexington will display their creations, and patrons will have an opportunity to support their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Children interested in selling their art in one of 30 booths available should contact Kalli Turner at turner@explorium.com.

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Love of Learning Begins Here.

Adalhi Aranda, Director & Founder

Bluegrass Youth Ballet presents

“Wisdom will come into your head, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”

– Proverbs 2:10

OPEN HOUSE

A Mexican Celebration of Life and Death Nov 6 at 7 pm & Nov 7 at 3 pm Lexington Opera House

Tickets 859.233.3535 $18 - $15

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It’s a Busy Month for Lexington Children’s Theatre

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t will be a busy month at Lexington Children’s Theatre, with the productions of two different plays, “Where the Red Fern Grows” and “Zombie in Love,” plus auditions for “Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells” which will take the stage in November.

“Where the Red Fern Grows” is the heartwarming play that follows Billy Coleman and his two best friends, who just so happen to be dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann. Performances are Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for children under 18, and $18 for adults.

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nterested in zombies? LCT will perform a new musical, “Zombie in Love,” which runs Friday, Oct. 30Sunday, Nov. 1 on LCT’s Learning Stage.

The musical is centered on Mortimer, who isn’t your everyday teenager. Yes, he faces typical teen trials – balancing homework and friends, trying to fit in, figuring out how to talk to girls – but for the life of him he just can’t find a date to the school dance.

It doesn’t help that his bones are decaying, and that he eats brains for breakfast and he’s… well, dead.

Can the zombie get the girl? Find out in this new musical that proves love isn’t only for the living.

Tickets are $12. Showtimes are 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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lso in October, auditions for “Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells” will take place at LCT on Saturday, Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m., and 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 4-6 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m. Auditions are open for children ages 9 and up.

The show will hit the stage in late November. Performances are at the Lexington Opera House on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 & 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for children and $18 for adults.

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ith their motto of “reach high, think big, work hard, have fun!” the Imagination Movers have delighted Disney audiences for years with their popular TV show and high energy music concerts.

In October, the band brings its show to the EKU Center for the Arts for one performance, Sunday Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.

Called Rock ‘n’ Roll for the grade school set, the Imagination Movers are “prized by many parents for non-condescending lyrics and music that evokes the Beastie Boys or Red Hot Chili Peppers,” according to the N.Y. Times.

Guitarist Rich Collins, a dad like the other three members of the band, describes the show as “Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Blue Man 10 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Group meets Captain Kangaroo.”

The band’s recently released 10th album, “Licensed to Move,” is inspired by the Movers’ experience as parents. Over the years, songs have covered topics from diapers and healthy snacks to riding the bus to school and cutting in line.

“We know that when we play a show, people are going to have a good time. That’s the reward for us,” Collins said.

Tickets range in price from $15$30 with discounted rates available for groups of 10 or more.

Tickets at the premium price include a special meet-and-greet party where you can chat with the band, take photos and get autographs.

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earn how to discover a healthier you with Lexington Clinic Foundation at its presentation, “Small Steps to Healthy Living” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Mitchell Fine Arts Building at Transylvania University.

The presentation, which features Chris Johnson, a nationally recognized speaker and leader of On Target Living, will run from 10 a.m. to noon and is free and open to the public. Parking will be provided.

On Target Living is “a health and peak performance company teaching people how to perform at their highest level by education and inspiring them to REST EAT MOVE.” Johnson, a Certified Speaking Professional through the National Speakers Association, will help attendees learn how they can be healthier one small step at a time with tips on nutrition, work-life balance, proper rest and how to increase mental agility with proper exercise.

Each attendee will receive a complimentary bag, courtesy of Lexington Clinic Foundation, filled with On Target Living material, including information for children.

Lexington Clinic Foundation is the non-profit philanthropic arm of Lexington Clinic, providing community-based health, grants, scholarships and research funds in Central Kentucky since 1959.

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BOO! HANDLING CHILDHOOD FEARS

ou might remember as a child leaping over onto your bed so the monsters couldn’t grab you from underneath. Maybe there were open-backed stairs to the basement, and you ran up as fast as you could so the witch wouldn’t grab your ankles. Perhaps you had a night-light so you weren’t afraid of the dark.

It is normal for children to go through a developmental phase where they become afraid of things that had not bothered them before.

What are some ways you can respond that help the fears disappear? t Remember that your child’s fear is real to her even if you think it is silly. Offer empathy. “I can see how scared you are when you wake up and your room is dark.” t Don’t minimize or deny his fear, or tell him he is being a baby. That makes him feel worse. t Think about recent events: a trip, a movie or show, a move, a new sibling, problems at preschool or school, or changes in the family. Help her process the event by allowing her to talk about it. t Take preventive measures. Children should not be present while parents watch the news or anything else frightening.

Especially around Halloween, commercials can be inappropriate for young children.

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and she is safe.

Even if she cries, she is learning that you won’t let anything happen to her. Teach her how to calm herself by speaking calmly and lovingly. t Ask what steps he could take to improve the situation. “What do you think you could do to make your room less scary?” or “What do you need to feel safe?”

Suggestions can include a night-light, leaving the door open, setting up animals in front of the closet as guards or anti-monster spray.

With a supportive, warm presence, children generally outgrow their fears. But if you think fears are affecting your child’s everyday life, make an appointment to discuss it with your pediatrician.

Lesley Iwinski is a Lexington mother of three grown children, a family physician and Executive Director of The Parent and Family Enrichment Center, Inc. and Growing Peaceful Families.

She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of author Kathryn Kvols.

Info for Lesley: (859) 333-3053 or www.

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he Lexington Public Library has teamed with Fayette County Public Schools to present special personalized library cards to all 40,000 local public school students.

The program began Sept. 14 with the presentation of cards to children at Arlington Elementary and will continue with cards presented in the coming weeks at Bryan Station Middle and Bryan Station High schools.

“They’ll have access to so much more by adding what the public library has to offer to what we can offer here ourselves,” Arlington librarian Barbara Carter said.

“Even while in school, they’ll be able to use their new card to get e-books and audiobooks and databases online.”

Mayor Jim Gray was on hand to help distribute the new cards at Arlington.

The new card, called the Student Success Card, will be presented to all other students in the local public school system next spring.

Each card has the name of the student and that student’s expected graduation date printed on it.

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Located in The Square 440 West Short Street • Lexington, KY explorium.com The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency, supports Explorium with state tax dollars & federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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For more information about what makes KORE Academy a unique learning experience for kids with learning differences, please visit koreacademy.org or call 859-971-7129.

An information session is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:45 am.

Located in the basement of Porter Memorial Baptist Church 4300 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY KORE Academy admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

THE SAYRE DIFFERENCE Research strongly supports the link between Sayre’s project-based Lower School curriculum and the academic achievement of our Middle and Upper School students.

OPEN HOUSES

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Preschool ages 2-5 Kindergarten through Grade 12

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October at LexingtonFamily.com PA R E NTI NG Q U E STIO N S -----------------------------------------I am lucky enough to be on maternity leave as I write this, with a wiggly newborn grunting and cooing away next to me. Ezra was born in August and is every bit as precious as we expected.

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hile it is nice to be dressing exclusively in yoga pants every single day, I am a bit resentful that someone referred to this time as my “baby vacation.”

Maternity leave is far from a vacation. My idea of a vacation involves sandy beaches and drinks with little umbrellas.

This “time off” is mostly dirty diapers and rushing to resolve a screaming fit before it wakes our 4-year-old.

Little sleep is had during these first six weeks (and

Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. September’s Question was:

What is the one question an expectant mom should ask a care provider?

Katie Saltz with Ezra & CeCe

the baby runs errands?”

I have a whole new respect for mothers who have other children at home when a newborn arrives.

Despite the preparation and chaos it takes in the mornings to get my daughter to preschool, I get to come back home after drop-off and have a good chunk of the day with just the baby.

Finding the “new normal” seems like a very distant goal only a few weeks in.

For now, there is no rhyme or reason to the baby’s needs. He Baby Vacation? is hungry after 3 hours, or an hour, You Must Be Kidding or 20 minutes. probably long after if I’m being He will stay awake for an realistic.) hour in the middle of the Sleep at night is interrupted night, then only 10 minutes by the need to feed the baby, during the day. and sleep in the daytime And then the next day that is limited because we have routine will flip-flop. another child to take care of.

Going with the flow is what There is a repeated phrase in the doctor prescribed for one the advice people give to the child, but the older kid needs mother of a newborn: “Sleep her structure and routine to when the baby sleeps!” stay happy and secure.

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t “I think the most important question to ask is how they feel about the birth plan you’ve come with for yourself ... If their thoughts and beliefs regarding your birth plan don’t seem to match up with yours, they might not be the best fit for you.” – Sara Fett t “What are their delivery statistics?” – Ruth Willoughby t “Will you support my wishes and evidence-based care throughout pregnancy, labor and birth?” – Johanna Dufort Hunt t “I like to ask if my doctor will be present at my child’s birth.

Some doctors share partners that help out when needed. So if my doctor may not be available for the birth, I like to schedule appointments with the other physicians as well.” – Bridget Geiger Reed October’s Facebook Feedback Question:

What is the craziest method you have heard about ways to jump start labor at home?

Answer our Facebook question and you could be in the magazine!

October at BabyBumpLexington.com Nursing Gear: Breastfeeding doesn’t require much equipment, but a well-stocked Lactation Station makes things easier. Read our tips on how to create an environment to make breastfeeding more convenient for mom.

Decoding the Diapers: You will quickly become accustomed

to the contents of a newborn’s diapers, but pay attention. Your baby’s diapers can contain big clues on how your baby is feeling and growing.

Fall Photos: October is a popular month for fall photos. View our

Pinterest board of ideas for maternity or new baby photos in an autumn setting.

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Toddler Reading Group 2-3 year-olds & their parents/guardians Saturdays, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 & Dec. 12 11:15 am-noon – Free Join us for story time, activities, & snacks to encourage early excitement for reading. Featured books include: Leaves (October), Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving (November), and The First Snowfall (December). The first 15 registered families in attendance will each bring home a free copy of the bookeach month. Funded by PNC.

Early Learner Book Club 4 -5 year-olds & their parents/guardians Saturdays Oct. 10, Nov. 14 & DEce. 12 10:00 -11:00 am – Free Join us for story time, activities, and snacks to encourage early excitement for reading. Featured books include: Leaves (October), Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving (November), and The First Snowfall (December).

The first 18 regsitered families in attendance will each bring home a free copy of the book each month. Funded by PNC.

Pre-Registration Required at: 859-254-4175, ext 21 • carnegiecenterlex.org

What’s good for mom is good for baby.

The best way to bring your baby into the world is with a childbirth experience of your choosing. Whether you want a natural delivery with your own midwife or a more ‘traditional’ experience, we’re here to work with you. And, you can feel confident knowing the most advanced neonatal ICU in the region is standing ready if you should need it.

Choose the Women’s Hospital for the high quality, personalized care you and your baby deserve.

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YOUR Family Favorites Are...

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ost people have a favorite food, a favorite color and maybe even a favorite sports team (Go Cats!)

And many of us also have favorite restaurants, favorite health-care providers, favorite veterinarians and even favorite field trips for our kids.

We asked for your nominations in the spring and then over the summer more than 1,200 of you voted in our sixth annual Family Favorites Survey, earning a chance to win a two-night getaway for a family of four at Wilderness at the Smokies.

Here are the Family Favorite winners for 2015...

Favorite Kid Friendly Restaurant

Favorite Swimming Pool

Favorite Frozen Treat Shop

Favorite Local Festival

Chick-Fil-A

Orange Leaf

Southland Aquatic Center Woodland Arts Fair

Favorite Place for Boys Birthday Parties

Favorite Hiking Spot

Monkey Joe’s

Natural Bridge/ Red River Gorge

Favorite Place for Girls Birthday Parties

Favorite Day Trip

Lexington Dance Factory Favorite Birthday Cake Maker

Caramanda’s Bake Shoppe Favorite Museum

The Explorium Favorite Movie Theater

Regal Cinemas-Hamburg Favorite Free Family Fun Site

Jacobson Park

Favorite Amusement Park

Kings Island

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Newport Aquarium Favorite School Field Trip

Boyd Orchards

Favorite Local Day Camp

Favorite Arts/Dance Camp

Lexington Dance Factory Favorite Bookstore

Joseph-Beth Booksellers Favorite Consignment Shop

Kid To Kid

Favorite Photographer

Holifield Photography Favorite Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric Dentistry Hamburg Favorite Orthodontist

Lexington Children’s Theatre White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics Favorite Overnight Camp 4-H Summer Camp Favorite Pediatrician Pediatric & Adolescent Favorite Academic Camp Living Arts & Science Center Associates Favorite Sports Camp

Transylvania Sports Camp

Favorite Veterinarian

Chevy Chase Animal Clinic

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FAVORITE TUTORING/LEARNING CENTER The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning empowers people to explore and express their voices through imaginative learning and the literary arts.

251 West Second Street • Lexington, KY 40507 ccll@carnegiecenterlex.org • 859-254-4175

carnegiecenterlex.org

Favorite Museum

Explorium of Lexington Located In The Square • 440 West Short St. • Lexington, KY 40502 859.258.3253 • explorium.com

Introducing... Itty Bitty Yoga!

Mondays at 10:30am • Ages: 3 - 5 years Led by Centered owner, Lauren Higdon (LMT, CYT, Birth Doula), and certified Childlight Yoga Instructor, Katie Scherrer (RYT-200),

309 N Ashland #180 Lexington (859) 721-1841 centeredlex.com

Itty Bitty Yoga benefits children by: • providing body awareness • building strength • socialization with other children • early literacy development • building strong bodies and strong minds Best of all? Itty Bitty Yoga is FUN! Classes are interactive, engaging and entertaining for your preschooler -- and you!

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Carnegie Center Favorite Heating /

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Whitney Durham Favorite Bookstore

Joseph Beth Booksellers

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Lowe’s

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Lexington Latin School

School Puts Faith In Classical Christian Education

“I can’t sleep if I don’t try it” was the mindset that propelled the Lexington Latin School into existence.

Jeannie Davis, founder and headmistress of the school, wanted so badly to share her passion for Classical Christian education with the families of Central Kentucky that it kept her up at night.

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o, inspired by a lifelong friend in Louisville who founded Highlands Latin School, Davis launched LLS in 2006 as a hybrid school combining structured education with homeschooling.

The school started with 18 students.

Less than a decade later, enrollment has soared to 245 with a staff of 36, including 30 teachers, allowing for a 9 to 1 studentteacher ratio.

Classes from JrK through sixth grade meet Tuesday-Thursday at Ashland Baptist Church on West Reynolds Road.

High schoolers meet nearby at Quest Community Church.

Twain and Charles Dickens also are part of the curriculum.

LLS also offers choir, archery, chess club, a cross-country club and a golf team.

Parents have embraced Davis’ concept, although she is quick to point out, “It’s not me, it’s the curriculum.”

“Classical education teaches virtue and wisdom,” said Melinda Asbridge, who has four children at the school. “It focuses on what’s good, true and beautiful.”

What about the quality of education?

“Oh my gosh,” she said. “Classes are challenging and hard, but class sizes are small so teachers work individually with students.”

Jessica Short, a former public school teacher with two children at LLS, echoes that sentiment. Short is also the LLS Lower School director.

“The curriculum is what my daughters needed and more,” she said. “The school trains children to use self-discipline and to learn time management. I’m also amazed at how much they can memorize.”

Memorization is a core skill at LLS. Children memorize Scripture, Latin, poems and songs, and each school year is capped with Recitation Day. “One student recited a poem and it went for about 20 minutes. It was amazing,” Asbridge said.

The approach must be working. LLS students scored in the top 4% on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills.

Parents love these results, especially when they get to spend time with their children to boot.

“There is no homework on Tuesday through Thursday, so students start homework when they are fresh in the

Eva Calihan Last spring, LLS had its first graduate – Sebastian Bradley, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist who is attending the University of Texas at Dallas.

Davis has a background in education and as a clinical social worker, and was near retirement age with two grown daughters when she opened the school not knowing whether it could survive.

“Classical education is so beautiful that I wanted children in Lexington to be educated with that curriculum,” she said.

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Jeannie Davis morning on Mondays and Fridays,” Short said.

“When they finish their work, we can go out to lunch or do activities or plan a trip to the zoo.

“If you enjoy spending time with your kids, this is your best option.”

Davis is choked with tears when she hears about the joy families feel about the school.

She has a similar reaction during the ceremony on the first day of school. A bagpiper plays as uniformed students parade into the sanctuary for prayer and an exhortation.

“It’s humbling that people put their faith in us and we have the responsibility for their education,” Davis said.

“I can hardly contain myself. I feel joy that children are getting this education.”

Two of those students are her grandchildren, Davis, 7, and Hill, 5.

Davis drives them to school every day and soon will add 3-year-old Caroline to the trip.

Davis knows they will receive ageappropriate lessons laced with the tenets of the faith upon which all Christians agree.

That’s why Davis shows up at work when she could be enjoying retirement.

“This curriculum appeals to the heart, mind and soul,” she said. “The Christian foundation is important to the school. I know we are preparing our students for eternity first and academics second.” Y

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_______________ OPEN HOUSES FOR

Veritas Christian Academy PRIVATE SCHOOLS Enrollment Grows Rapidly Blue Grass Baptist School 3743 Red River Dr / 272-1217 www.bluegrassbaptist.com Thursday, February 4, 6-8 p.m Christ the King School 412 Cochran Road / 266-5641 www.ctkschool.net Sunday, Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m.

Community Montessori School-Crestwood Campus 166 Crestwood Dr. / 277-4805 Toddler-3rd grade www.cmsmontessori.org Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Community Montessori Montessori Middle School of Ky. 725 Stone Rd. / 277-1169 4th - 6th Grade / 7th-8th grade www.cmsmontessori.org Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.

KORE Academy 4300 Nicholasville Road 971-7129 www.koreacademy.org First Wednesday of each month. Sept.-May, 8:45 a.m.

Adults only.

Lexington Christian Academy Preschool-3rd Grade Rose Campus, 450 West Reynolds Road (Elementary Entrance) www.lexingtonchristian.org Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.

Lexington Christian Academy Transitional Kindergarten-6th Grade Tates Creek Campus at Immanuel Baptist Church 3100 Tates Creek Road (Intermediate Office Entrance) www.lexingtonchristian.org Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Lexington Latin School Ashland Baptist Church 483 W. Reynolds Rd. 940-7485 www.lexingtonlatinschool.com Tuesday, Oct. 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Lex. Montessori School 319 S. Broadway Park 254-7034 www.lexkymontessori.org Thursday, Dec. 3, 7-8 p.m.

The Lexington School 1050 Allen Road / 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.

(Ages 2 and up) Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School 605 Hill N’ Dale Dr. / 277-3030 http://maryqueenschool. catholicweb.com Sunday, Nov. 8, noon-2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31, noon-2 p.m.

Montessori High School of Kentucky 620 South Broadway 455-8064 www.montessorihigh.com Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.

Providence Montessori 1209 Texaco Rd. / 255-7330 www.providencemontessoriky. org Lower School: Sunday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m.

Sts. Peter and Paul School 133 Barr St. (Birth-PK 4) 233-0921 423 W. Short St. (K-8th grade) 254-9257 / www.sppslex.org Private tours arranged anytime.

Sayre School 194 N. Limestone St. 254-1361 Preschool & Lower School (Pre-K ages 2-4, Multi-Age Classroom ages 3-5 Grades K-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) Upper School (Grades 9-12) www.sayreschool.org Tuesday, Oct. 20 & 28, 8:30 a.m.

Families can see all three divisions on both tour dates.

Trinity Christian Academy 3900 Rapid Run Drive 271-0079

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or parents looking for an innovative bridge between homeschool and private school, Veritas Christian Academy offers a hybrid co-op that successfully fuses classical Christian education and traditional homeschooling.

“Classical education has been tested by time and used by generations, and we are traditional in our outlook,” Upper School Director Joshua Powell said. “And we teach the classics through a Christian lens.”

With a curriculum based on Latin instruction and classic literature, Veritas Christian Academy focuses on preparing students to work independently and learn time management skills through a university model.

Within this model, students attend a classroom with curriculum and teaching provided for two or three days a week.

All formal instruction and science labs are hosted during these days.

During the other days, students remain home with parents to focus on reinforcing their school work in a homeschool setting.

This is especially helpful for students who plan to enroll in college. There is no longer a “jarring transition from high school where students are monitored by a teacher five days a week to college where Preschool-12th Grade www.trinitylex.org Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.

(Private tours also available by appointment anytime.)

Veritas Christian Academy

Elijah Derkach they are given more freedom,” Powell said.

The Veritas system obviously works because the school has grown quickly.

The school opened in 2011 with only 19 students – JrK through eighth grade.

Four years later, enrollment has surpassed 90, including the addition of the high school grades.

The school still maintains a 10-1 student to teacher ratio, offering a full curriculum for all grades, including electives for high school such as health, P.E., personal finance and life skills.

Private music and art instruction also are available.

Veritas offers parents flexibility to spend time with their children while providing a traditional, classical education.

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Community Montessori School invites you to an

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, October 24th • 9:30 - 11:00 am Crestwood Campus (toddler through 3rd grade) 166 Crestwood Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 • 859-277-4805

An academically challenging Christian education, set in traditional classroom with fully-qualified teachers, while cultivating students’ hearts and minds for Jesus Christ.

Blue Grass Baptist School Educating the Heart & Mind

• Limited Openings for current school year still available • Full and Half Day Programs for Toddler and Primary levels • Individualized and Innovative Montessori education for all learners • An AMI Accredited School

Community Montessori School

Montessori Middle School of Kentucky 18 months–8th grade

www.cmsmontessori.org

3743 Red River Drive • 859-272-1217

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Curious Edge

ADHD, Dyslexia Warning Signs

By Kimberly Hudson

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he Curious Edge Foundation in October is launching a new logo and website (www.thecuriousedge.com), which will serve as an online educational resource to help empower students to achieve academic success.

We are also celebrating National ADHD Month and Dyslexia Awareness Month. Below you will find a list of warning signs.

ADHD: Primarily Inattentive Type • Fails to pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes • Has difficulty sustaining attention • Does not appear to listen • Struggles to follow through on instructions • Has difficulty with organization • Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort • Is easily distracted • Is forgetful in daily activities

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• calms nervous system and relieves birth trauma • deeper, restful sleep and relaxation • improved breastfeeding • regular poops with less gas • fewer acid reflux issues • relieves colic • boosts immune functioning • facilitates bonding between parent & child • We also offer: Itty Bitty Yoga, PlayConnect, Dancing for Birth, Prenatal & Postpartum Services, Kids Art & Music Classes, FamilyFriendly Community Space, Healthy Foods, Services for Parents & Caregivers... and more!

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ADHD: Primarily Hyperactive/Impulsive Type • Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair • Has difficulty remaining seated • Has difficulty engaging in activities quietly • Talks excessively • Blurts out answers before questions have been completed • Has difficulty waiting or taking turns • Interrupts or intrudes on others Dyslexia Warning Signs • Delayed speech • Mixing up the sounds or syllables in long words • Articulation difficulties (r-l, m-n, s-sh-ch) and worked with a speech therapist • Chronic ear infections • Constant confusion of left versus right • Late establishing a dominant hand • Difficulty learning to tie shoes • Trouble memorizing address, phone number or the alphabet • Can’t create words that rhyme • Letter or number reversals continuing past first grade • Slow, choppy, inaccurate reading: Guesses based on shape or context; Skips or misreads prepositions; Ignores suffixes; Can’t sound out unknown words • Poor spelling • Can’t remember sight words or homonyms • Difficulty telling time • Trouble with math • Messy bedroom, backpack and desk • Dreads school.

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A classical, Christian-based curriculum offered in a 2 or 3 day program, combining the best aspects of homeschooling and private education.

OPEN HOUSE

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At Sweet Blessings, Helping Kids Is

A Piece of Cake T

he above headline is the motto and mission of Sweet Blessings, a non-profit organization in Central Kentucky that believes all children deserve to feel special and loved – especially on their birthday.

Founded in 2011 by Ashley Boyd Gann of Frankfort, Sweet Blessings provides children 5-14 years old living in poverty or with a life-threatening illness with a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable birthday cake.

Although Gann earned a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina and had a successful career in public health, she decided “to spend more time making a difference and less time making a living.”

Most recipients of Sweet Blessings live in poverty, Gann said.

As a mother of two, she has a heart for children and feels called to touch their lives.

“For these children, receiving a ‘Cake

Boss’ style birthday cake gives a sense of joy and being valued that they will never forget,” she said.

The cakes are made, decorated and delivered by volunteers and funded by donations.

Each cake costs $50 to make. The organization is in need of monetary donations.

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unique cakes that can’t believes that’s “proof that be found at local grocery Sweet Blessings is what stores.

God has called me to do.”

Another 100 people Sweet Blessings takes volunteer regularly, but referrals from churches, not every week. schools and social service Alpha Phi Omega agencies. (community service Once a cake is created, fraternity), Alpha the Sweet Blessings team Omicron Pi and Kappa delivers it to the person Kappa Gamma members who made the referral. volunteer many hours as Recipients over the years Ashley Boyd Gann well. include a cross section of of Sweet Blessings Life groups and children in need such as: businesses often volunteer • Siblings of a homeless as a group service project. family of 10; Gann says her core group of • An ill child whose goal was to live to volunteers “have become like family. her next birthday; “Whether it be helping another • A child living in a motel because her volunteer figure out how to execute home was infested with bed bugs; a particular cake design for their • A boy living in a youth shelter; grandchild or reaching out to them • Two children whose parent passed as they undergo chemotherapy, our away shortly before their birthdays; volunteers are there for one another.”

• A child who was in the hospital at the Some of Sweet Blessings time of his birthday and had been there cakes feature favorite sports for two months; teams or superheroes.

• A girl who had been collecting Others depict hobbies like aluminum cans to cash in and buy her ballet or Disney princesses. own birthday cake; Each one is created with a • A child living in a half-way house specific child in mind. with his parent and many homeless Regardless of the theme, children. all cakes are filled with good wishes.

A thank you note from a teacher says “Each child is prayed for it all when it comes to the impact Sweet by one of the volunteers Blessings is making on the lives of and receives a birthday card children. with a Bible verse,” Gann “Thank you for making cakes for said. children. I’m sure you already know, Her ministry is about more than just but [what you do] leaves a profound cakes. and lasting impression of love on all of “It’s about helping a child feel special the children who receive your beautiful and loved. We just happen to do it cakes. through cake,” she said.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” weet Blessings has made amazing birthday cakes for thousands of Info: To partner with Sweet Blessings by area children. sponsoring a cake for a child, go to www.

Serving 163 children in 2011 and sweetblessingscakes.org or contact Ashley already more than 1,000 in 2015, Gann at Ashley@sweetblessingscakes.org. Y

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All Things Party Directory Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown (502) 863-3676 / www.myadventurefarm.com Birthday parties are September-October during the Festivals of Fall celebrations. A Party includes general admission to the farm with festivities including Spooky FarmHouse, Hayrides, PumpkinVine Zip Lines, Chutes & Slides, Sky High Slide, 5-Acre Corn Maze and more. Bi-Water Farm: ”Where Your Adventures Begin!”

Boyd Orchards 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles om Info: (859) 873-3097 / www.boydorchards.c 3 with hours Your party package will include 2 in the tables for up to 35 people and unlimited play petting ship, pirate slide, ot 90-fo the with playground zoo and more. Plus a private hayride around the orchard. Birthday child gets a free T-shirt, free gem bag of mining ore and a pumpkin sippy cup.

Celebration Center of Lexington 1509 Trent Blvd. / 272-3414 www.celebrationcenteroflexington.com “Celebrate and enjoy each milestone of life (birthday parties, receptions, family gatherings, christenings, mitzvahs and reunions) at Lexington’s newest reception center.”

Bricks 4 Kidz - Lexington Info: (859) 433-1515

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Collins Bowling Centers 205 Southland Drive / 277-5746 750 East New Circle Road / 252-3429

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Children always love bowling parties to celeb rate their birthdays. Priced per child. Includes bowli ng, shoe rental, favor bag (includes coupon for free game of bowling), paper products and balloons. Food , beverages, game room and juke box available. Text Collins to 55678 and get 5 free games. Save 50% on certain bowling packages at www.bowlingsale.com

Explorium of Lexington

The Square, 440 W. Short Street / 258-3253 www.explorium.com y All parties include tableware, balloons, all-da up. clean and setup and um, muse admission to the le.

Party packages start at $200 for up to 22 peop The Explorium offers a large a la carte menu, so you can create the perfect party.

Kentucky Science Center

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727 W. Main Street, Louisville (502) 561-6100 ext. 6561 / KYScienceCenter.org Give your little scientist a party to remember with a Super Genius Birthday Party at the Science Center.

Themes include rockets, pirates, dinosaurs, createyour-own or have a GAME-ON party playing video games in a four-story theater. Parties also include cake, liquid nitrogen ice cream and more.

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Botanica 6327 Old Richmond Road, Lexington Info: (859) 806-9424 / www.botanicaky.com Let Botanica host your Birthday Party. Come have a special day on the farm with a corn maze, pump kins and a tractor tire pyramid. Your day will be filled with special outdoor activities. From Lexington: turn right at Jacobson Park onto Old Richmond Road and go exactly four miles, then turn left.

Cut & paste Craft Studio

220 Ruccio Way, Suite 180 / 223-0114 www.cutandpastecraftstudio.com of Celebrate your birthday at Lexington’s home all things crafty! Packages include: a 90-minute fit your party with a dedicated party host, a craft to nts, prese and cake for time al speci theme, games, plus s, good r pape all a special t-shirt for the birthday child.

Customized parties can fit almost any theme.

Gattitown Lexington 2524 Nicholasville Road 277-2323 / www.gattitownlexington.com “Eat up the fun! Gatittown has the BEST birthd ay parties in town.” With great food, fun games and awesome prizes. Packages include pizza and pasta buffet, party rooms, decorations, goodie bags , game cards and unlimited rides.

Legacy All Sports 261 Ruccio Way / 977-8862 www.legacyallsports.com Join Legacy for fun, flipping and fitness on your child’s special day! Parties include setup, clean up, two party hosts/hostesses, supervised gym activities with inflatables/trampolines and foam pits. Plus balloons, tablecloths, plates, napkins, cups and cutlery. Some packages include pizza.

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All Things Party Directory Living Arts & Science Center

Malibu Jack’s Family Fun Center

The Mad Potter

362 N. MLK Blvd. / 252-5222 www.lasclex.org Birthday parties include a teacher-led art or science activity (designed for your theme), time in the Discovery Exhibit, set-up and paper party products. Guests may take home their creative projects. A $30 nonrefundable deposit is due for reservation. $120 for up to 7 participants; each additional is $10. (Extensive projects, planetarium shows, and longer party times available for additional fees.)

3385 Tates Creek Road 269-4591 www.themadpotter.biz s Painting pottery or fusing glas e brat cele is a great way to your child’s birthday. Join Mad m Potter in the private Party Roo rhou an for 8-20 children for and-a-half, and the staff will day for your child. help you create a memorable ns and balloons are atio invit The project, instruction, provided.

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The base package includes a party host, private party room and arcade games.

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Sky Zone Lexington 3644 Boston Road / 629-44 55 www.skyzone.com/Lexington Take your birthday party to the SKY! There is no easier way to throw your kids the best party ever.

Just show up and Sky Zone doe s the rest. Two allinclusive party packages can fit your needs. “You’ve never seen a trampoline park like this before!”

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Your party package will include movie tickets and a Shirley Temple Kids Pack for each child, use of the party room for one hour befo re the movie and reserved seating. Minimum of five children. $12.75/ FREE POPCORN TUESDAYS! child (for 3D movies add $2.50/person).

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Known for the Toyota manufacturing plant, Scott County is also home to orchards, parks, museums and a Japanese Friendship Garden. Below is our list of top things to do in Scott County.

Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse Offers fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers plus mini golf, a petting zoo and paintball. Bi-Water is best known for AutumnFest, held in September and October, featuring a Spooky Farmhouse, Enchanted Barnyard, Pirates Cove, Trike Track, Barnyard Babies and Lost Pumpkin Mine. Open seven days. 877 Cincinnati Road. Info: (502) 863-3676.

Festival of the Horse Celebrate the role of the horse to the history of Scott County with exhibits, concessions, arts and crafts and a carnival. This year the festival is Oct. 2-4, preceded by the Fireman’s Chili CookOff on Oct. 1. Friday features the Colt and Filly Review Parade, the Fun-time Carnival, live entertainment, displays, arts, crafts and food vendors. Saturday features the Grand Horse Parade, petting zoo, pony rides and Kid Zone. The weekend concludes Sunday with a Pet Parade, Blessing of The Animals, Horse Show and musical shows on the Main Stage. All events are free. Downtown Georgetown. www. festivalofthehorse.org

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Toyota’s largest plant in North America offers a chance for visitors to look inside the process of creating a new car. Located at I-75, exit 126, 1001 Cherry Blossom Way. Guided plant tours available Monday-Friday. Reservations encouraged. Info: (502) 868-3027 or (800) 866-4485.

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canoes at Canoe Kentucky or take a guided tour. Along the creek is the Elkhorn Corridor Trail System, which includes several segments of varying lengths, some that are handicap accessible. Info: (800) 522-6631.

100 retired race horses makes this “Horse Racing’s Living History Museum.”

During daily walking tours, you can meet Belmont Stakes winner Sarava, Sunshine Forever, Gulch and Popcorn Deelites, who played Seabiscuit in the movie. 1841 Paynes Depot Rd. Info: (502) 863-1775.

Georgetown and Scott County Museum

This family farm offers fresh fruits, home-grown apples and vegetables from May to December. Kids will enjoy the Apple Dumpling Play Land, a giant slide, Kate’s Barnyard and a hay castle. The Apple Orchard Café serves sandwiches, snacks, pies, fudge and apple cider made on site.

180 Stone Road. Info: (502) 863-2255.

The museum combines modern, natural and prehistoric history through a series of exhibits of local artifacts. Located in the old Post Office, 229 East Main St. Open Mon.-Sat . Info: (502) 863-6201.

Royal Springs Park The site of a large spring in Georgetown that since the earliest settlements has provided water for the area. The park also includes McClellan’s Fort, built in 1776, and a log cabin built by a former slave, Milton Leach in 1874. Corner of Water and West Main St. Info: (502) 863-6201.

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Theatres of Georgetown Along with free kids movies during the summer, Theatres of Georgetown offers free popcorn Tuesdays with the purchase of any size drink all year long. The Theatres also offers a party package with a non-3D movie for children under age 12 that includes: tickets and a kids pack for each child, use of the party room for one hour before the movie and reserved seating (with a minimum of five children).

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This 12,000 square-foot Greek Revival-style mansion, completed in 1857, is Yuko-En On The Elkhorn considered one of the Located on the grounds of the Cardome Center, this is finest examples of a mid-nineteenth century the official Kentucky-Japanese Friendship Garden. Enjoy classical building in paths, waterfalls, Koi ponds, arched bridges, Elkhorn the U.S. It is open for Creek, a Japanese style raked Stone Garden and Tea tours the first weekend House. Open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. 700 of each month, AprilUS-25. Info: (502) 316-4554.

November. Special tours are also available by appointment. 1782 Frankfort Road. Info: (502) 396-4257.

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2015 FALL FESTIVALS Bardstown’s 35th Annual Arts, Crafts and Antiques Fair

Little ghouls, boys, girls and animals can enjoy four spooktacular weekends of fun. Each Saturday and Sunday during HallZOOween, noon-5 p.m., kids (12 & under) can trick-or-treat their way around the Zoo, ride the Hogwarts Express (extra fee), and see Phil Dalton’s Theatre of Illusion (1 & 3 p.m.).

Downtown Bardstown www.bardstownmainstreet.com Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, October 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

More than 200 artists and craftsmen will display Devine’s Corn Maze their wares, along with music, food and fun. and Pumpkin Patch

623 Talmage-Mayo Road / Harrodsburg 613-6900 / www.devinescornmaze.com Fridays 6-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

877 Cincinnati Road / Georgetown and Sundays 1-5 p.m. through October 31.

(502) 863-3676 / www.biwaterfarm.com Kids and adults will enjoy getting lost and Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11. found in the corn maze, adventures in the Over 22 fun filled family adventures including hay maze and straw crawl, a petting area, hayrides, corn mazes, Spooky Farmhouse, pumpkin picking, and nightly bonfire with free Pumpkin Vine Zip lines, Lost Pumpkin Mine and marshmallow roasting. more. Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m.

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Festival 601 Hill-n-Dale Rd October 9, 4-11 p.m. October 10, 2-11 p.m.

Activities include games, rides, love music, food, face-painting, petting zoo, raffle and bingo.

Mount Sterling Court Days Downtown Mount Sterling / www. mtsterlingcourtdays.com October 16-19, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

This outdoor festival has been happening annually since 1794 and features guns, knives, antiques, flea market items and every kind of food imaginable.

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(Dana at Arboretum will email info on 9/10/15) The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr the Horse 257-6955 / www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum BLUEGRASS West Main Street / Georgetown Saturday, October 17.

RAILROAD MUSEUM www.festivalofthehorse.org $5 adults, children 2 and under free. 2-6 October 2, noon-9 p.m.; October 3, 10 a.m.- p.m.

175 Beasley Drive, Versailles (859) 873-2476 / www.bluegrassrailroad.com 9 p.m.; October 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Celebrate the horse at this family-friendly October 10: STS. PETER & PAUL festival filled with games, a petting zoo, pony Freight train photo excursion, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL rides, a parade, food and live entertainment.

October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25: 423 West Short Street Pumpkin Patch Trains (pick your pumpkin), 2 254-9257 / www.sppslex.org p.m.

Kentucky Guild October 2, 3-11 p.m.

October 16-17: of Artists & The fall festival is filled with inflatables and Halloween Haunted train ride, 8 p.m.

Craftsmen Fall Fair carnival games for the kids, a basket raffle, October 23-24: dunking booth, tasty food and beer, plus Indian Fort Theater, Ky. 21, 3 miles east of Halloween Haunted train ride, 8 p.m. blackjack and live music by the Twiggenburys.

Berea / www.Kyguild.org (Arrive 30 minutes before train departure) Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and South Elkhorn Sunday, October 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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In addition to the beautiful arts and crafts from Christian Church 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles artisans all over the US, there will be food, live (859) 873-3097 / www.boydorchards.com Fall Festival music, demonstrations and children’s activities.

October 3-4: Fall Festival 4343 Harrodsburg Rd. $5 adults, 12 and under free.

October 10-11: Pumpkin Festival www.southelkhorncc.org October 17-18: October Festival Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Louisville Zoo October 24-25: Harvest Festival A large variety of arts and crafts, food vendors, 1100 Trevilian Way / Louisville Festivals include hayrides, farm animals, baked goods, candies, and local musicians will (502) 459-2181 / www.louisvillezoo.org a corn maze, pony rides, unforgettable make this day fun for your family. Info: 223playground, train rides, face-painting, live music, October 2-4, 8–11, 15–18, 22–25 & 1433.

29–30, 2015: gem mining, Apple Blossom Café & unique The World’s Largest Halloween Party! If scary Wilmore Fall Arts gift store, plus u-pick apples and pumpkins & is no fun for your little ones, then head to the (in season). Festivals are 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Crafts Festival Louisville Zoo for an evening of magical Saturdays, and noon-7 p.m. on Sundays.

Halloween fun, costumed characters and trick- East Main Street / www.Wilmore.org or-treating throughout the Zoo. For kids 11 and Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

CINCINNATI ZOO Visit historic downtown Wilmore to browse under.

HALLZOOWEEN through the fine art work and hand-crafted 3400 Vine Street / Cincinnati items offered by local artisans. Live music Mary Queen of the (513) 475-6124 / www.cincinnatizoo.org throughout the day; local restaurants open Holy Rosary Fall October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 during the event. Y 34 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

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ne of the culprits responsible for the alarming obesity rise among both children and adults in the U.S. is too little physical activity.

It is now recommended that children get at least an hour of exercise a day.

Encouraging this important component of a healthy lifestyle can start as early as toddlerhood.

Ideally, most of a child’s physical activity will be aerobic.

Vigorous aerobic activity should be done at least THREE times A WEEK. Examples of this include brisk walking or running.

Muscle strengthening activities such as gymnastics or pushups also should be done at least three times a week.

It’s also recommended that bone strengthening exercises such as Jumping rope and running should be done at least THREE times A WEEK. Other recommendations are: For children 2-3 years old: Exercise should consist of supervised but unstructured play such as walking,

running, climbing, swinging and even what their goals are. tumbling.

They may be ready to move on to a Children 4 to 6 years old: Children higher level of difficulty in a sport if they can play structured games such as tag or are getting bored in their current one. soccer.

Other considerations for a child’s They also can learn to jump rope participation include size and strength and can start participating in dance or when compared to others on the gymnastics. team, emotional maturity, the coaches’ Children 7 to 9 years old: They experience and goals, and the (material) are ready for team sports that are fun costs involved. and low-pressure. If the games are too It should be remembered that a child structured, though, a child may not want does not have to participate in team to participate. sports to be physically fit.

Children can also usually bicycle by this Motivating children to be physically age. active can best be done by example.

Children 10 and older: By this Be a physically active parent, guardian, age, children are usually better at relative or friend. understanding the rules and goals of a Keep the activities safe for the children, game. but remember to keep them fun. Y This is the prime age to start taking team sports more seriously.

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Family H E A L T H

Corneal Molding Can Correct Vision

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o the uninitiated, the process sounds like magic. Here’s the pledge: While wearing contact lenses for a night or two while sleeping, presto, an extremely nearsighted person can regain nearly 20-20 vision.

If it sounds too good to be true, you haven’t heard of orthokeratology – maybe because it goes by many names: corneal refractive therapy, corneal corrective contacts, vision shaping treatment.

Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, calls it gentle corneal molding. By any name, the process can reverse nearsightedness in people from 6 to 60.

Which Graebe has accomplished more than 100 times in more than 15 years,

making him one of the most experienced of only a handful of doctors in Central Kentucky trained in the procedure.

“This means that people don’t have to be a victim of genetics or the environment,” Dr. Graebe said.

“That’s what I find so exciting for patients. This gives them another option.”

And a healthy one at that. Because gentle corneal molding reverses or slows the development of nearsightedness in children, it lowers their risk of developing glaucoma, retina detachment and macular degeneration in their later years.

All three are common forms of vision loss.

Three technological breakthroughs have made these results possible: t The development of soft contact lenses that can be worn at night; t A computerized lathing process Dr. Rick Graebe for lenses; Family Eyecare Associates & t A corneal topography device Children’s Vision and Learning Center that increases the number of 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles measuring points from four to 3,000 myfamilyvision.com • 859-879-3665 per eye.

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“Because these machines are more precise, we’ve taken the trial and error method of measurement out of the process,” Dr. Graebe said.

“Before, what took weeks and months to achieve, now takes days or even hours.”

So, how does it work? After a patient’s eyes are examined, Dr. Graebe designs and orders the lenses (it takes a week) to the exact measurements of the patient.

Patients are shown how to wear the lenses and then sleep with them that night.

The patient returns the next morning and is examined. The nearsightedness is often eliminated or reduced dramatically after the first night of wear.

The patient comes a week later, then monthly and finally needs only an annual exam.

OK, if gentle corneal molding is so effective, why don’t more doctors use it?

“It is very difficult to learn how to do it,” Dr. Graebe said. “I love to learn, so it’s great for me.”

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Grief Groups for Families

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or more than 35 years, Hospice of the Bluegrass has worked to meet the needs of those coping with loss.

Support groups and short-term individual counseling are available to people of all ages.

When a family experiences a death, children have special concerns and needs.

Hospice of the Bluegrass will offer two special groups this fall to address the needs of children/teens and their families.

Both groups are free of charge. t Chill & Spill This is a group for girls between the ages of 13-17 who have experienced the death of their mother. Pizza will be served. This group will meet monthly. t Creative Coping This is a series of three memory-making family workshops designed to open hearts and minds through artful expression.

The workshop is offered to children and

Hospice Offers 2 Events This Fall

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Grief is a powerful emotion that affects each of us at some point in our life, and Hospice has long recognized the need to provide grief counseling and educational services about grief to Hospice families and the community. adults who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives.

No art experience necessary.

This group will meet monthly: Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Tuesday, Dec. 8.

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Remarks by Diane Munoz, M. Div, BCC - Hospice Chaplain Dance performed by Laura Jackson as choreographed

by Ayako Hasebe and Laura Jackson Candlelight ceremony to honor your loved one Activites for children ages 6-12 For reservations, call 859-272-3414 (requested, but not required)

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October Calendar _______________ THURSDAY 1

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 400 West Maxwell Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Classic Combined Drive Event. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 4-day carriage driving event. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Info: 259-4200.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: A Play in a Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rehearse, add costumes and scenery, and perform a play all in one day. $75. Make-up Masquerade. 5:30-7 p.m. Learn the basics of make-up application and prepare for Fright Night. $110 includes make-up kit. 418 W Short Street.

Info: 254-4546.

Enriching Families: Understanding Your Child’s Temperament. 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Learn to appreciate the differences between temperaments in children. Cost is $10 per person. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Road. Info: 333-3053.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-4 years. Free with general admission. “Aliens vs Cowboys” Camp begins. 440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. B1. Info: 273-2911.

Jessamine County Extension Office: Healthy Habits for a Healthier You. 1-2:30 p.m. Learn how to optimize physical and cognitive health as you age. Registration required. 95 Park Dr. Info: 885-4811.

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Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 3-6 p.m. Azur at Beaumont Centre. 3070 Lakecrest Cir. #550. Info: bluegrassfarmersmarket.org.

Centered: Alternative Family Meetup Group. 6 p.m.

Free monthly meetings to provide support for single parents, blended families, children, LGBT, divorced parents, etc. 309 Ashland Avenue. Info: 721-1841.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Dropins welcome, no experience necessary. 2891 Richmond Road, Ste 103. Info: www.baby-moon. org.

Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Brain Science Night! 6-8 p.m. Participate in a variety of vision and sensory activities. Suggested donation $2/person. 362 N Martin Luther King Blvd.

Info: 252-5222.

Toddler Time. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Activities to encourage literacy. Northside Branch: Read and Create. 3:30-6 p.m. Ages 3-10. Reading and crafts. iMovie Basics. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Create your own video project. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool story time. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3-5 years. Tates Creek Writers Group. 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. All genres and levels welcome. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4-4:30 p.m. Ages 7 and under. Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Grades K-12.

Get homework assistance Monday-Thursday on school days. Teen Space. 5:30-6:30 p.m. All teens welcome.

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UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant.

6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $25 per couple, only for those delivering at UK. Conference Room A. 310 S. Limestone. Info: 323-2750.

Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Classic Combined Drive Event. See Oct. 1.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Zumba.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free for ages 18 and up. 548 East Sixth Street. Info: 389-6678.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s: 10:30-11a.m. Ages 2-5 years. Free with general admission. 440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

7:30-9:30 p.m. The Dark Forest, 13 Doors, and Entrapment. No children under 13 strongly encouraged. No costumes. Info: www.frightnightlex. com.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. 10:30-10:50 a.m. “The Story of a Jonestown Survivor.” 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch:

Lexington Children’s Theatre: A Play in a Day. See Oct. 1.

Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive.

10:30 a.m. Ages 0-5 years. Sing and dance to storytime favorites. Free. 200 Computrex Drive.

Info: 885-3523.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” 5-8:30 p.m. All ages. Costumed characters and trick-or-treating. Special event tickets required.

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October Calendar 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville. Info: 502-459-2181.

Centered: “Yoga Dance Party.” 6 p.m. All ages, all levels. $5 donation suggested. 309 Ashland Ave. Info: 721-1841.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Dark Forest, 13 Doors, and Entrapment. No children under 13 strongly encouraged. No costumes. Info: www.frightnightlex. com.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. Ages 3-5. Stories and music. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Ages 2-3 years.

Singing, clapping, listening to stories.

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The Learning Center: Saturday Series: “Executive Functions.” Dr. Cheryl Chase, nationally recognized psychologist and college professor, speaks on “Executive Functions: What are they? Why are they important? How can I help?” 9 a.m. All day event.

Free. The Lexington School, 1050 Lane Allen Road. Info: 278-0501.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 241 West Main Street. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket. com.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Liquor Barn, Hamburg Pavilion. 1837 Plaudit Place.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Azur at Beaumont Centre. 3070 Lakecrest Cir. #550. Info: bluegrassfarmersmarket. org.

Bi-Water Farm: Pumpkin Chunkin. 9 a.m. All ages.

Sling pumpkins, enjoy hayrides and more. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: 502-863-3676.

Whitaker Bank Ballpark: The Midwest Mayhem Custom Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. 9 a.m.

All ages. Cost is $5 per person, kids 12 and under are free. 207 Legends Lane. Info: 552-0336.

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m.

161 Lexington Green Cir. B1. Info: 273-2911.

Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Classic Combined Drive Event. See Oct. 1.

Mindful Moms of the Bluegrass: Monthly gathering. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Natural-minded moms meet to get to know each other and share info. Open to women and children. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Road. Info: https://www.facebook. com/groups/mindfulmomslexingtonky/

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Senior aerobics/Solid Gold. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Weekly through December. Free. 548 East Sixth Street.

Info: 389-6678.

Explorium: Super Saturdays. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages K-5. Imagination Station. 12:30-2 p.m. Sketch Pad Discovery. 1-5 p.m. Free with general admission.

Parent’s Night Out. Must be potty trained. $15 members, $18 for non-members. 440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. Noon – 5 p.m. All ages. Trick-or-Treat, special animal encounters, illusion shows and more. Costumes encouraged.

Free with regular admission. 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati. Info: 513-281-4700.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. 2 p.m. Pick your pumpkin. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles. Info: 873-2476.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Pumpkin Patch Express. 2 p.m. Meet Snoopy and Charlie Brown and ride the train. All ages. 136 S. Main Street.

Info: 1-800-272-0152.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

ArtsPlace: Contra Dance. 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students or first-timers. 161 N Mill St. Info: 5525433.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 10-11:15 a.m. Dropins welcome, no experience necessary. 2891 Richmond Road, Ste 103. Info: www.baby-moon. org.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. All ages. Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime.

10:30-11 a.m. All ages. Northside Branch: Google Sketchup. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 and up.

Learn the basics of 3D architectural modeling.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. All ages.

Diverse Voices Writers Group. 11 a.m.-noon.

Older teens to adults. Lively discussions and timed writing exercises.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m. 170 N Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

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Boyd Orchards: Fall Festival. 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Hayrides, apple picking, slides and more. Kids $12, adults - $8. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles.

Info: 873-3097.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Canoeing.” Ages 5 and up. Pack a lunch. Registration required. Info: 225-4073. “Volunteer Saturday.” 10 a.m. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. “Yoga at Raven Run.” 11 a.m. every Saturday in October. Free. Registration requested. “Language of Fall Wildflowers.” 1 p.m.

All ages. 3885 Raven Run Way. Info: 272-6105.

Barnes & Noble: We’re in the Wrong Book!

Storytime. 11 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 54344 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

KY 41071. Info: 815-1471.

Bi-Water Farm: Pumpkin Chunkin. See Oct. 3.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 348 Southland Drive. Info: lexingtonfarmersmarket.com Newport Aquarium: Mermaids and Pirate Breakfast. All ages. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast, access to aquarium before it opens to the public, chance to meet a mermaid and pirate, and more. Seating limited. Cost $42 plus tax for public, $32 plus tax for annual passholders. 1 Aquarium Way, Newport,

Boyd Orchards: Fall Festival. Noon – 7 p.m. See Oct. 3.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “The Raven 10K Trail Run.” 10 a.m. Registration required. 3885 Raven Run Way. Info: 272-6105.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m.

161 Lexington Green Cir. B1. Info: 273-2911.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. See Oct. 3.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Pumpkin Patch Express. See Oct. 3.

EKU Center for the Arts: Imagination Movers’ 2015 “Meet the Movers” Tour. 3 p.m. All ages.

Family-friendly rock concert with funny dances, confetti canons, giant balloons and more. Tickets range from $15-$45 for youth, $20-$55 for adults. 1 Hall Drive, Richmond, KY 40475. Info: imaginationmovers.com/events Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. See Oct. 3.

Baptist Health-Lexington: Art of Breastfeeding. 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free, only for those delivering at Baptist Health-Lexington. 1720 Nicholasville Road, Building E. Info: 260-6357.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale. 1-5 p.m. All ages.

_______________ MONDAY 5 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 1-5 years. Registration required. Prenatal Yoga. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Dropins welcome, no experience necessary. 2891 Richmond Road, Ste 103. Info: www.baby-moon. org.

Jessamine County Public Library: “Mother Goose Storytime.” 10:30 a.m. Ages 0-2 years. “Library Make & Take.” 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Make a quick craft. 200 Computrex Dr. Info: 885-3523.

Chick-fil-A Nicholasville Road: The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Central Kentucky will host “Date Knights” for mothers and sons to spend some time together while enjoying dinner and great conversation. Every mother-son pair will receive conversation starters and a take-home booklet with ideas for future dates and questions that both moms and sons can ask each other. Magician, Mark Comley, will provide table side entertainment and each guest will have photo opportunities.

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October Calendar Tickets are required. Seatings are available at 5:30 p.m. and select locations at 7 p.m. 2514 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 278-0003.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $20/couple.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Centered: Gentle Basics Lionflow Yoga. 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. weekly classes. Intermediate or advanced yoga practitioners. $5. Registration requested. 309 Ashland Ave. Info: 721-1841.

Artworks: Weekly classes begin. Tates Creek: “Jazz/Hip Hop.” 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 11-15 years. $175. Registration required. Carver School: “Preschool Dance.” 10:45-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Adult Ballet.” 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. $60. “Beginning Dance.” 4-5 p.m.

Ages 5-7 years $175. “Preschool Dance.” 5-5:45 p.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Intermediate Dance.”

6-7 p.m. Ages 8-11 years. $175. “Step Team Class.” 6-7 p.m. Ages 6-12 years. $30. “Open Studio Pottery.” 6:30-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $100.

“Jazz/Hip Hop.” 7-8 p.m. Ages 5-7 years. $175.

Registration required. Info: lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). 10-10:30 a.m. Crawling to 18 months. Lively storytime. Beaumont Branch: LEGO Fun! 4-5 p.m. Ages 5-10 years. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump.

10:30-11 a.m. Ages 1-2 years. Music and playtime.

Village Branch: Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

Beginning Guitar. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Registration required.

_______________ TUESDAY 6 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Kentucky Horse Park: National Carriage Drive. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 6-day event for recreational equine driving. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Info: 259-4200.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 1-5 years. 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 4-12 months. Registration required. Labor Workshop for Couples. 7-9:30 p.m. $58. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: baby-moon.org.

Artworks: Weekly classes begin. Tates Creek: “Preschool Dance.” 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Tiny Dancers.” 10:45-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-3 years. $175. “Jazz/Hip Hop.” 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-9 years. $175. “Beginning Dance.” 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Ages 5-7 years. $175. “Preschool Dance.” 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Intermediate Dance.”

6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 7-10 years. $175. “Advanced Dance.” 7-8 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $175. Carver School: “Beginning Dance.” 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5-9 years. $175. “Preschool Acro.” 6-6:45 p.m.

Ages 3-5 years. $60. “Jazz/Hip Hop.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 7-11 years. $175. “Drumming.” 6-7 p.m.

Ages 6-10 years. $60. “Zumba.” 6-7 p.m. All ages.

Free. “Martial Arts.” 6-7 p.m. Ages 7-12 years. $60.

“Beginning Acro.” 7-8 p.m. Ages 6-9 years. $60.

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“Drumming.” 7-8 p.m. 11-15 years. $60. “Archery.”

7-8:15 p.m. Ages 7-12 years. $60. “Martial Arts.”

7-8:15 p.m. Open to all women. Free. Registration required. Info: lexingtonky.gov/parks.

The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning: Click, Clack, Moo: Fun With Sounds. 10:15-11 a.m.

Ages 0-2 years. $10/family. 251 W Second Street.

Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Baby Explorers. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 9 months to 2 years. Free with general admission.

440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Oct. 5. Preschool Storytime. 7-7:45 p.m. Ages 3-5 years. 200 Computrex Dr. Info: Info: 885-3523 Bi-Water Farm: Tiny Tot Tuesday. All children 4 and under are free between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: 502-863-3676.

Lexington-Fayette Health Department: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free weight loss support group. 2433 Regency Road.

Info: 288-2446.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Liquor Barn, Hamburg Pavilion. 1837 Plaudit Place. Info: bluegrassfarmersmarket.org.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club.

“God’s Eyes.” 3:30-4:15 p.m. Ages 5-10. $15 per person or $72 for 6 classes. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

Chick-fil-A Fayette Mall: The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Central Kentucky will host “Date Knights” for mothers and sons to spend some time together while enjoying dinner and great conversation. Every mother-son pair will receive conversation starters and a take-home booklet with ideas for future dates and questions that both moms and sons can ask each other. Magician Mark Comley will provide table side entertainment and each guest will have photo opportunities.

Tickets are required. Seatings are available at 5:30 p.m. and select locations at 7 p.m. 3401 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 272-2614.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “History to Chew On Series.” 6 p.m. Free. Registration requested.

McConnell Springs. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Fall Exercise Classes (Yoga and low-impact aerobics).

6:15-7:15 p.m. Weekly through December. Free for adults ages 18 and up. 548 East Sixth Street. Info: 389-6678.

Lexington Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Ages 0-12 months.

Storytime with pre-reading skills. Northside Branch: Illustrator Basics. 10 a.m. – noon. Learn

the basics of graphic designs and images from photos. Registration required. Read! Play! Learn!

11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Photoshop Basics. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Learn about the interface and basic tools. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! 10:30-10:50 a.m. Ages 0-12 months. Build baby’s language with songs and short stories. Classic Horror Film Club. 6:30-8:45 p.m. Info: 231-5500. Village Branch: Homework Help. See Oct. 1. Storytime and Beyond! 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 5 and under.

______________ WEDNESDAY 7 Fayette County Public Schools: Walk to School Day. Info: www.walkbiketoschool.org.

Kentucky Horse Park: National Carriage Drive.

See Oct. 6.

Explorium: SMASH Club. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years. Free with general admission. 440 W Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 years. 200 Computrex Dr. Info: Info: 885-3523 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Pumpkin Patch Golf Classic.” All ages and skill levels. 18-hole tournament. $120 per team. Registration Required.

Tates Creek Golf Course. Info: 288-2968. “Yoga at Raven Run.” Weekly classes at 3 p.m. Free. 3885 Raven Run Way. Info: 272-6105.

Alzheimer’s Association: Living Well with a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia. 1-2:30 p.m. Registration required.

HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness Center, Lexington Green, 161 Lexington Gree Circle. Info: 260-4354.

Aquatics Program. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Registration required. Info: 893-0653.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. 4:30-5:15 p.m. and 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 1-5 years. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Road, Ste 103. Info: baby-moon.org.

Artworks: Weekly classes begin. Tates Creek: “Beginning Dance.” 5-6 p.m. Ages 7-11 years. $175. “Preschool Dance.” 5:30-6:15 p.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Beginning Dance.” 6-7 p.m. Ages 5-7 years. $175. “Co-Ed Jazz/Hip Hop.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 6-10 years. $175. “Beginning Dance.”

5-6 p.m. Ages 5-7 years. $175. “Beginning Ballet.”

6-6:45 p.m. Ages 5-7 years. $175. “Open Studio Pottery.” 630-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $100. “Adult Dancercise.” 7-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Free.

Registration required. Info: lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Centered: Dancing for Birth. 6:30 p.m. 6-week series for mothers, pregnant women and children through Oct. 28. 309 Ashland Ave. Info: 721-1841.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3

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October Calendar years. Toddler storytime. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. 10:30-11 am. Ages 2-3 years. Interactive stories, music, movement and more. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime.

11-11:45 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. 10:30-10:45 a.m. Ages 1-2 years. Village Branch: Village Teen Leaders.

5:30-6:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Help enhance teen programming and improve the Cardinal Valley community. Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

______________ THURSDAY 8 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Kentucky Horse Park: National Carriage Drive.

See Oct. 6.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. 9-9:45 a.m.

Ages 4-12 months. 2891 Richmond Road, Ste 103.

Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s. See Oct. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Oct. 1.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club. “God’s Eyes.” 4:30-5:15 p.m. Ages 8-12. “’BOO’ Door Hanger.” 7-9 p.m. 18 and up. $25.

Registration required. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 2230114.

Artworks: Weekly classes begin. Tates Creek: “Prep Team.” 5-6 p.m. Ages 6-10 years. $175.

“Preschool Dance.” 5:30-6:15 p.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Beginning Dance.” 6-7 p.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Jazz/Hip Hop.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 7-10 years. $175. “Beginning Ballet.” 7-8 p.m. Ages 1216 years. $175. Carver School: “Preschool Dance.”

6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Cooking Up Kentucky.” 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 7-12 years. $60.

“Tiny Dancers.” 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 2-3 years. $175.

“Everybody Dance.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. $175. “Intermediate Pottery.” 6:30-9 p.m.

Ages 16 and up. $100. “Beginning Dance.” 7-8 p.m. Ages 6-9 years. $175. “Phonetography.” 7-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. $60. “Intermediate Dance.”

7:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 7-10 years. $175. Registration required. Info: lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Make-up Masquerade. See Oct. 1.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition: Workshop. 5-8 p.m. FCPS Warehouse, 1126 Russell Cave Road. Info: lucy.hollingsworth@ gmail.com The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR. 6-9 p.m. $20/couple. Limit 3 couples per class. Registration required. 170 N Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Enriching Families: The Pay It Forward Parent Support Group. 6:30 p.m. For parents of 2-to-1048 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

year-old children. Take home effective everyday tools to create closer relationships and make discipline more effective. Free. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Road. Info: 333-3053.

Bluegrass Heritage Museum: 2nd Thursday Program. Speaker Harry Enoch will discuss the book,”Women of Fort Boonesborough” which he co-wrote with Anne Crabb. Free and open to the public. Refreshments after program. 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). 217 S. Main Street, Winchester. Info: 745-1358.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Jazz! Live at the library. 7-8 p.m. All ages.

Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Oct. 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1. Little Leonardos. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 2-5.

Registration required. Social Security and Wealth Preservation Workshop. 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Understand your retirement benefits and how to protect your assets. Registration required.

Northside Branch: Read and Create. See Oct. 1. Couch to 5K with LPL. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join staff and other patrons in getting fit.

Registration required. InDesign Basics. 6-8 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. Learn to use the most powerful layout program in the industry. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool story time. See Oct. 1. Village Branch: Little Storytime.

See Oct. 1. Homework Help. See Oct. 1. Teen Space. See Oct. 1.

________________ FRIDAY 9 Kentucky Horse Park: National Carriage Drive.

See Oct. 6.

Centered: “Yoga Dance Party.” See Oct. 2.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s. See Oct. 2.

Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive.

See Oct. 2.

Safe Kids: Check Up Event. 1-3 p.m. Nicholasville Fire Department, Station 2. 1022 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: http://www.safekids.org/checkevent/check-event-safe-kids-fayette-county-ky1092015-100pm-300pm Kentucky Railway Museum: Fall Break Express.

2 p.m. $18 for adults, $13 for children 2-12 years.

136 S. Main Street. Info: 1-800-272-0152.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Primitive Camping Trip at Raven Run.” 6 p.m. to 11 a.m. October 10th. Ages 15 and up. Learn to survive the wilderness without modern conveniences. Registration required. 3885 Raven Run Way. Info: 225-4073.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: Teen Night Crafting.

“Explore Macrame.” 7-9 p.m. Ages 13 and up.

Includes pizza dinner. $20. Registration required.

220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

Newport Aquarium: Meet the Mermaids, Cruise with the Pirates. 10 a.m. All ages. Combo ticket offers full day at Newport Aquarium and BB Riverboats, and includes picnic lunch. $45 per person for public, $36 per person for annual passholders. 1 Aquarium Way, Newport. Info: 815-1471.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 2.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Oct. 2. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Oct. 2.

______________ SATURDAY 10 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

Fayette County Public Schools: Car Care Clinic. 8 a.m.-noon. Free vehicle inspections and maintenance suggestions. Free. 2208 Liberty Rd. Info: 381-3740.

Bi-Water Farm: AutumnFest Days. 9 a.m. Hayrides, corn mazes, spooky farmhouse and more. 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. Info: 502-863-3676.

Boyd Orchards: Pumpkin Festival. 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pumpkins, hayrides, playgrounds, animal center and more. Adults -$8, children - $12. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: 873-3097.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Oct. 3.

Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. See Oct. 3.

Kentucky Horse Park: National Carriage Drive.

See Oct. 6. CKRH Halloween Trail Ride & Used Tack Sale. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Includes costume class and a ride-a-thon. Info: 259-4200.Special Olympics Kentucky State Equestrian Competition. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All Tech Arena. Info: 502-695-8222. Kentucky Dressage Association Fall Classic. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Info: 276-8993. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy.

Artworks: Weekly classes begin. Carver School: “Preschool Dance.” 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-4 years. $175. “Beginning Dance.” 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Ages 5-7 years. $175. “Jazz/Hip Hop.” 12-1 p.m.

Ages 6-8 years. $175. Registration required. Info: lexingtonky.gov/parks.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Oct. 3.

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning: Early Learner Book Club. 10-11 a.m. Ages 4-5 years.

Encourage early reading. Free. Toddler Reading Group. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Ages 2-3 years. Free. 251 West Second Street. Info: 254-4175.

Explorium: Museum-Go-Round. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bouncy houses, science activities, live music, balloon art and more. Free with regular admission.

Triangle Park. Super Saturdays. See Oct. 3.

Imagination Station. See Oct. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch

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All-terrain-vehicles have gained popularity as farm tools and for outdoor recreation. Because ATVs require the driver to make quick decisions while riding, they can be very dangerous for young children to use.

Keep safety in mind when using an ATV: • The AAP does not recommend ATV use for children under 16.

• Always wear a helmet, eye protection, long pants, long sleeves and boots.

• Attend an ATV driver safety course.

• Only ride on approved trails.

• Do not carry passengers.

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For more information, contact Safe Kids Fayette County at 859-323-1133 or safekidsfayettecounty.org

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Sts. Peter & Paul Early Childhood Campus is seeking professional childcare providers who have a passion for working with infants and toddlers. Qualified candidates for these full time positions must have experience working in a STARs-rated childcare setting, a positive attitude, ability to multitask, and working knowledge of state childcare regulations. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience. Benefits included for full-time employees.

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at 859-233-0921 or amartin@sppslex.org.

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October 2–4, 8–11, 15–18, 22–25 & 29–30, 2015 Enter from 5 until 8:30 p.m.

Special event ticket required Be Merry, Not Scary.

Join us for the sweetest party in town as storybook scenes come to life with your favorite princesses, dinosaurs and superheroes. There’s also trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under.

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Details and tickets at louisvillezoo.org. Advance tickets available at Meijer after Sept. 25.

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Santa’s Safari

December 12–13 & 19–20 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.

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October Calendar Trains. See Oct. 3.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Senior aerobics/Solid Gold. See Oct. 3.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Guided Hike.” 11 a.m.

McConnell Springs Nature Center. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 272-6105. “Yoga at Raven Run.” See Oct. 3. “Stargazing.” 7 p.m. Astronomy presentation and views through telescopes provided by Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. 3885 Raven Run Way. Info: 271-6072.

Barnes & Noble: Star Wars Reads Day. 2 p.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Jessamine County Public Library: Special Effects Makeup. 3-5 p.m. Held at the Blue Building at city/ county park. Info: 885-3523.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3. Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Oct. 3. Eagle Creek Branch: Lego Lab. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 6-10. Free build at the library. Northside Branch: GarageBand. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn the basics of the audio recording and editing software from Apple. Registration required. Kentucky Job Corps Enrollment. 1-3 p.m. Ages high school and up.

Meet a Musician: Bass featuring Bob Bryant. 2-3 p.m. All ages. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3.

_______________ SUNDAY 11 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 4.

Boyd Orchards: Pumpkin Festival. 12 p.m.-7 p.m.

See Oct. 10.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Oct. 4.

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. See Oct. 3.

Kentucky Horse Park: National Carriage Drive.

See Oct. 6. KHP Foundation Battle in the Saddle, Celebrity Team Penning. 4:30 -10 p.m. Admission ranges from $10 to $75. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy.

Info: 255-5727.

Newport Aquarium: Mermaids and Pirate Breakfast. See Oct. 4.

Bi-Water Farm: AutumnFest Days. 12 p.m. See Oct. 10.

W. Short Street. Info: 254-4546.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

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Centered: Gentle Basics Lionflow Yoga. See Oct. 5.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 5.

Prenatal Yoga. See Oct. 5.

Senior Citizens Center: Diabetes Support Group.

10-11 a.m. Free. 1530 Nicholasville Road. Info: 288-2446.

Woodford County Public Library: Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early Stage.

Registration required. 115 N. Main St., Versailles.

Info: 1-800-272-3900.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Oct. 5.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Breastfeeding Support Class.” 1-2:30 p.m. Free.

“Breastfeeding Basics.” 6-7 p.m. $15/couple. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Alzheimer’s Assn: Memory Café: Informal setting for caregivers and their loved ones with memory problems to socialize and interact with other families and professionals, while sharing and creating old and new experiences. Free. 3-5 p.m.

Episcopal Diocese of Lexington. 203 East Fourth Street. Info: 257-8971.

Lexington Convention Center: Gary Martin Central Kentucky College Fair. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 100 colleges and universities. Free. Heritage Hall, 430 W. Vine Street. Info: 233-4567.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See Oct. 5. Beaumont Branch: Baby Sign Language Storytime. 10-11 a.m. Ages 1-2 years. Fun storytime to practice sign language with baby. Registration required.

Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See Oct. 5. Tates Creek Branch: Mahjongg Play. 1-4 p.m.

Registration required. Village Branch: Homework Help. See Oct. 1. Beginning Guitar. See Oct. 5.

_______________ TUESDAY 13 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Kentucky Horse Park: North American Police Equestrian Competition. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Info: 509-1448.

Bi-Water Farm: Tiny Tot Tuesday. See Oct. 6.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: The Women’s Hospital Tour. 1-2 p.m. or 2-3 p.m. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Lexington Health Department: Fayette County Diabetes Coalition. 9-10 a.m. 650 Newtown Pike.

Info: 288-2310.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. See Oct. 3.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 6.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Where the Red Fern Grows.” 2 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Tickets range from $15 to $18. Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1.

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Explorium: Baby Explorers. See Oct. 6.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Oct. 6.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Oct. 5. Preschool Storytime.

See Oct. 6. Read Around Jessamine. 1-2 p.m.

Panera Bread in Brannon Crossing. Cynthia Drive, Nicholasville. Info: 885-3523.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 6.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Ages 5-10. Create pumpkin, scarecrow or Frankenstein from paint sticks. $15/ class or $72 for 6 classes. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Fall Exercise Classes (Yoga and low-impact aerobics).

See Oct. 6.

Chick-fil-A Richmond Centre: The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Central Kentucky will host “Date Knights” for mothers and sons to spend some time together while enjoying dinner and great conversation. Every mother-son pair will receive conversation starters and a take-home booklet with ideas for future dates and questions that both moms and sons can ask each other. Magician Mark Comley will provide table side entertainment and each guest will have photo opportunities.

Tickets are required. Seatings are available at 5:30 p.m. and select locations at 7 p.m. 2072 Lantern Ridge Dr, Richmond. Info: 625-0388.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-week Childbirth Education Series. $40/couple.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Ancestry & Your Family Tree. 1-2:30 p.m. Adults only. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Beaumont Branch: Book Discussion Group. 11 a.m. – noon. Ages 18 and up. Info: 231-5500.

Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Oct. 6. Teen Lit Book Club. 5-6 p.m. Book discussion, snacks and games. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See Oct. 6. Illustrator 2: Vector Art. 10 a.m.-noon. Follow-up class to Illustrator Basics. Registration required.

Photoshop for Photographers. 6-8 p.m. Follow-up class to Photoshop Basics. Registration required.

Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See Oct. 6. “Staying Calm When the Market Goes Wild.”

6-7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Learn to take periods of market volatility in stride. Registration required.

Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond! See Oct. 6. Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

_____________ WEDNESDAY 14 Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1.

Explorium: SMASH Club. See Oct. 7.

Clark County Home Health: “Pumping and Returning to Work” Breastfeeding class. 11 a.m.

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Bluegrass Babywearers: Group meeting. Free.

Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. facebook.com/groups/bluegrassbabywearers.

Alzheimer’s Association: “Eat, Move, Live: How Food & Movement Protect Memory.” 1-2:30 p.m. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness Center in Lexington Green, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 260-4354. “Effective Communication Strategies.” 3-4 p.m. Registration required. Boyle County Public Library, 307 W. Broadway, Danville. Info: 606-864-5759. Aquatics Program. See Oct. 7.

The Lexington School: High School Placement Fair. 3-5:30 p.m. Free. 1050 Lane Allen Road. Info: 278-0501.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 7.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: Burlap Fall Door Hangers. 7-9 p.m. 18 and up. Create a custom door hanger. $25. Registration and pre-payment required. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 224-0114.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Yoga at Raven Run.” See Oct. 7.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 2-week Childbirth Education Series. 6-9:30 p.m. $30/couple. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Oct. 7. Shake Dem Bones. 3:45-4:30. Ages K-5. Celebrate bones through art, science and more. Free. Registration required. Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Oct. 7. Little Explorers. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Learning through play. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 7. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. See Oct. 7. Village Branch: The Makery. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Explore different ways to create. Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

______________ THURSDAY 15 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 8.

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning: Young Women Writers Project 2016. All day. Young women grades 9-12 may apply for the project, which focuses on self-expression. 251 West Second Street. Info: 254-4175.

Fayette County Extension Office: Eye Opening Symposium. 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Free symposium for professionals and caregivers of those with visual impairments. 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 257-5582.

Enriching Families: Emotional Intelligence: “Feelings Smart.” 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Learn basic information about emotions and emotional development. Cost is $10 per person. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Road. Info: 333-3053.

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Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s. See Oct. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Oct. 1.

Jessamine County Public Library: Lunch and Learn. Noon-1 p.m. Jessamine County Adult Education Building, 200 Computrex Dr., Nicholasville. Info: 885-3523.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club. 4:30-515 p.m. Ages 8-12. Create pumpkin, scarecrow or Frankenstein from paint sticks. $15/ class or $72 for 6 classes. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Make-up Masquerade. See Oct. 1.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR. 6-9 p.m. $20/couple. Registration required. Baby Steps. 6-9:30 p.m. $20/couple.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Babies’R’Us: Breastfeeding Basics Class. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion, 1965 Star Shoot Parkway. Info: 263-8598.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Oct. 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1. Teen Night: Zombie Survival Challenge. 5:45-8 p.m. Grades 6-12. Games, contest and pizza. Registration required. Northside Branch: Read and Create.

See Oct. 1. iMovie Basics. See Oct. 1. Couch to 5K with LPL. See Oct. 8. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool story time. See Oct. 1. Village Branch: Little Storytime. See Oct. 1. Homework Help. See Oct. 1. Teen Space. See Oct. 1.

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Kentucky Ballet Theatre: Ballet Up Close & Personal. Student/children tickets are $5, adults are $10. 141 E Main St. Info: 252-5245.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 2.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Halloween Haunted Train Ride. 8 p.m. 175 Beasley Road, Versailles.

Info: 873-2476.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Make Your Own Trick or Treat Bag. 2:30-4:30 p.m. All children welcome. Drop-in craft session. Free.

Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Oct. 2. Halloween Teen Night. 5:45-8 p.m. Middle and high school ages. Come in costume, enjoy games and food. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Oct. 2.

______________ SATURDAY 17 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

Kentucky Horse Park: Octoberfest. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Info: 263-4638. Halloween Camp-Out I. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. KHP Campgrounds. . Info: 259-4257. Pure Morab Fall Harvest Horse Show. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Info: 502-535-4803. Tri-State Durga Puja 2015. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Admission ranges from $70-$95 for adults, ages 5-18 for $35, 5 and under free. Info: tsdp2015@gmail.com. Lexington Catholic Cross Country Invitational. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 276-5086.

4089 Iron Works Pkwy.

UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant.

9 a.m. – noon. $25/couple. Conference Room A, 310 S. Limestone Street. Info: 323-2750.

Bi-Water Farm: AutumnFest Days. See Oct. 10.

Boyd Orchards: October Festival. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Pumpkins, hayrides, giant hay castle, animal center and more. Adults -$8, children - $12. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: 873-3097.

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Oct. 3.

Fayette County Extension Office: The Next Best Years of Your Life: Living the Good Life. 8:30 a.m.

-3 p.m. $10 per person, includes breakfast, lunch and materials. Registration required. 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 257-5582.

Lexington Clinic: “Small Steps to Healthy Living.” 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to discover a healthier you. Free. Mitchell Fine Arts Building at Transylvania University, 300 N. Broadway. Info: www.lexingtonclinicfoundation.org.

Centered: “Yoga Dance Party.” See Oct. 2.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class. $30/couple.

Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s. See Oct. 2. Parent’s Night Out. See Oct. 2.

Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive.

See Oct. 2.

Newport Aquarium: Sharks After Dark Overnight, Boy Scout Overnight. Groups invited to explore and sleep over in the aquarium after dark. Cost is $49.99 per person. Registration requested. 1 Aquarium Way, Newport. Info: 815-1471.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Enriching Families: Power Play: Effectively Handling Power Struggles. 9:30 a.m. Understand how to prevent and get out of power struggles.

Cost is $10 per person. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Road. Info: 333-3053.

Lexington Convention Center: Kentucky Reptile Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $6, kids 6

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October Calendar years and under are free. 430 W Vine Street. Info: kentuckyreptileexpo.com Explorium: Super Saturdays. See Oct. 3.

Imagination Station. See Oct. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Oct. 3. Hooray for Horses! 11 a.m. Songs and stories.

161 Lexington Green Cir. B1. Info: 273-2911.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. See Oct. 3. Halloween Haunted Train Ride.

See Oct. 16.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Senior aerobics/Solid Gold. See Oct. 3.

Barnes & Noble: Imaginary Fred Storytime. 11 a.m.

LEGO Architecture Studio Event. 2 p.m. Ages 14 and up. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Yoga at Raven Run.” See Oct. 3. Canoeing. See Oct. 3. “Little Goblins Galore.” 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Youth 12 and under. Wear costumes and trick-or-treat along a trail filled with friendly characters. Petting zoo, carnival games and more. McConnell Springs. 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073. “Therapeutic Recreation Fall Dance/Costume Party.” 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dance, music, refreshments. Come in costume. $5 per person. Tates Creek Recreation Center, 1400 Gainesway Drive. Info: 288-2908.

Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. See Oct. 3.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Car Show. 1-5 p.m.

Adults are $20, $15 for ages 2-12. 136 S. Main Street. Info: 1-800-272-0152.

Jessamine County Public Library: Bow-Wow Walk. 1-2:30 p.m. All ages. Bring your canine friends trick-or-treating. Free treats for humans and canines. Jessamine County Animal Shelter. Info: 885-3523.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Where the Red Fern Grows.” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. See Oct. 11.

Kentucky Children’s Garden: Party for the Pumpkins. 2-6 p.m. All ages. Fall fundraiser. UK Arboretum.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: Ballet Up Close & Personal. See Oct. 16.

Lexington Opera House: Dance Out Loud. 7:30 p.m. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-4567.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3. Ancestry & Your Family Tree. See Oct. 13. Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Oct. 3. Vermiculture: Worm Composting. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up.

Learn about composting with worms. Registration required. Northside Branch: Introduction to Mac. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn the basics of using Apple software and hardware. Registration required.

Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3. Lego Time. 2-3 p.m. Ages 5 and up.

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Registration required.

_______________ SUNDAY 18 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Oct. 4.

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. See Oct. 3.

Fayette County Public Schools: PTA 5K Run/Walk. Fun Run at 1:30 p.m., 5K at 2p.m.

Coldstream Park. Info: www.pta5K.com Boyd Orchards: October Festival. 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

See Oct. 17.

Bi-Water Farm: AutumnFest Days. See Oct. 11.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. See Oct. 3.

Baptist Health-Lexington: Art of Breastfeeding.

4-5:30 p.m. Building E. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: Ballet Up Close & Personal. See Oct. 16.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

_______________ MONDAY 19 Fayette County Public Schools: Safe Schools week begins. Info: www.schoolsafety.us/safeschools-week. Parent 411 series: “Straight Talk about Drugs.” 6:30 p.m. Eagle Creek branch of the Lexington Public Library.

The Birth Haven: Hypnobabies Class. 6-9 p.m.

Weekly through Nov. 23. $295 + $65 materials fee.

Registration required. Info: thebirthhaven.com.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “One Evening” Childbirth Education Class. 6-9:30 p.m. $20/couple. Registration required. 170 N Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See Oct. 5. Beaumont Branch: Baby Sign Language Storytime. See Oct. 12. DIY Scanning & Digitizing Q&A Session. 6:30-8 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See Oct. 5.

Tates Creek Branch: Photography Club. 7-9 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Village Branch: Homework Help. See Oct. 1. Beginning Guitar. See Oct. 5.

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Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Bi-Water Farm: Tiny Tot Tuesday. See Oct. 6.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Oct. 5. Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 6.

Lexington Health Department: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free weightloss support group. 2433 Regency Road. Info: 288-2446.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 6.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 6.

Breastfeeding Essentials Class I. 7:15-9:15 p.m. $30.

Registration required. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Explorium: Baby Explorers. See Oct. 6.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 5.

Prenatal Yoga. See Oct. 5.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Oct. 5. Read Around Jessamine.

3-4 p.m. J’s Place. 101 S. Main St, Nicholasville.

Info: 885-3523.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club.

“Corrugated Portraits.” 3:30-4:15 p.m. Ages 5-10. $15/class or $72/class for 6 classes. “Table Top Holiday Decoration.” 7-9 p.m. 18 and up. $25.

Registration required. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 2230114.

Chick-fil-A Turfland: The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Central Kentucky will host “Date Knights” for mothers and sons to spend some time together while enjoying dinner and great conversation.

Every mother-son pair will receive conversation starters and a take-home booklet with ideas for future dates and questions that both moms and sons can ask each other. Magician Mark Comley will provide table side entertainment and each guest will have photo opportunities. Tickets are required. Seatings are available at 5:30 p.m. and select locations at 7 p.m. 2025 Harrodsburg Rd. Info: 373-0007.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Kenwick Open House/ Chili Supper.” 6-8 p.m. All ages. Games, food, chili and fun. Kenwick Community Center, 313 Owsley Avenue. Info: 266-6405.

Centered: Gentle Basics Lionflow Yoga. See Oct. 5.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Oct. 6.

Enriching Families: The Redirecting Children’s Behavior Course. 6 p.m. Re-frame challenges, address feelings compassionately, learn to set limits. Meets every Tuesday night through November 17. Cost is $150 per person, bring a friend free. Registration required. 771 Lane Allen Road. Info: 333-3053.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Fall Exercise Classes (Yoga and low-impact aerobics).

See Oct. 6.

Kentucky Theater: “MILK” documentary film screening. 7 p.m. Movie about global issues around birth, infant feeding and maternity care. Advance registration preferred. 214 E. Main St. Info: gathr. us/screening/12938.

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October Calendar Rupp Arena: Taylor Swift 1989 World Tour. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $39.50 to $200, infants 2 and under free. 430 W. Vine St. Info: 233-4567.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Local @ Your Library: Get Your Ol’ Kentucky Home Ready for Winter. 7-8 p.m. Learn how to properly insulate your home, prevent moisture intrusion and more. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Oct. 6. Dragon Book Club. 4-5 p.m. Grades 1-3.

Registration required. Northside Branch: Read!

Play! Learn! See Oct. 6. Colorize a Black and White Photo. 6-8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Follow-up class to Photoshop Basics. Registration required.

Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See Oct. 6.

Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond! See Oct. 6. Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

_____________ WEDNESDAY 21 Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 7. Cre-ate Club. 6-8 p.m. All ages. Decorate a tablecloth. Includes dinner. Free.

Central Bank, 301 N. Main St, Nicholasville. Info: 885-3523.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1.

Explorium: SMASH Club. See Oct. 7.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Yoga at Raven Run.” See Oct. 7.

Alzheimer’s Association: Mind Over Matter: Strategies for Memory & Thinking. 1-2:30 p.m.

Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness Center in Lexington Green, 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 260-4354. Aquatics Program. See Oct. 7.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 7.

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: “Breastfeeding Basics” Class. 6-8 p.m. 279 King’s Daughters Drive, Frankfort. Info: 502-226-1655.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Oct. 7. Monster Tea Party. 10-11 a.m. Ages 3-5 years. Costumes encouraged. Registration required. The Jazz Workshop. 7-8:15 p.m. All ages. Interact with musicians preparing for upcoming performance.

Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime. See Oct. 7. Extreme Explorers: Halloween Hijinks.

4-5 p.m. Children in grades 2-5. Learn about Halloween and similar holidays celebrated in other cultures. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 7. Eagle Creek Writers Group. 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Writers of all genres and experience levels invited. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. See Oct. 7. Book Brunch Discussion Group.

9:30-11 a.m. Ages 18 and up. Enjoy coffee and book discussion. Village Branch: Homework Help.

See Oct. 1.

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______________ THURSDAY 22 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 8.

Kentucky Horse Park: Hagyard MidSouth ThreeDay Event and Team Challenge. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Info: 621-2479.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Subutex: Learning to Cope. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s. See Oct. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Oct. 1.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club.

“Corrugated Portraits.” 4:30-5:15 p.m. Ages 8-12. $15/class or $72 for 6 classes. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

_______________ FRIDAY 23 Fayette County Public Schools: Red Ribbon Week begins. Info: redribbon.org.

Kentucky Horse Park: Hagyard MidSouth ThreeDay Event and Team Challenge. See Oct. 22.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Douglass Days.”

Volunteer to help kick off the Centennial celebration as Douglass Park turns 100 years old. 726 Georgetown Street. Info: 252-2224.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s. See Oct. 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Schmidt Opera Outreach Program presents Billy Goats Gruff. 11 a.m. All ages. 161 Lexington Green Cir. B1. Info: 273-2911.

Centered: “Yoga Dance Party.” See Oct. 2.

Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive.

See Oct. 2.

Chick-fil-A Georgetown: The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Central Kentucky will host “Date Knights” for mothers and sons to spend some time together while enjoying dinner and great conversation. Every mother-son pair will receive conversation starters and a take-home booklet with ideas for future dates and questions that both moms and sons can ask each other. Magician Mark Comley will provide table side entertainment and each guest will have photo opportunities.

Tickets are required. Seatings are available at 5:30 p.m. and select locations at 7 p.m. 101 Tiger Way, Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-6767.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Jessamine County Public Library: Pumpkin Carving Contest. 5:30-7 p.m. Ages 11 and up.

Registration required. Held in the Blue building at city/county park. Info: 885-3523.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 2.

Alzheimer’s Association: Still Alice Movie Night.

6-8 p.m. Registration required. Lexington Public Library – Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: 1-800-272-3900.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: Friday Night Crafting Kids. 7-9 p.m. Ages 6-12. Includes crafts and pizza. $20 per child. Registration required. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

ArtsPlace: Contra Dance. See Oct. 3.

Lexington Philharmonic: American Soundscapes.

7:30 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. Info: 257-4929.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Halloween Haunted Train Ride. See Oct. 16.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Oct. 2. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Oct. 2.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre: Make-up Masquerade. See Oct. 1.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Kentucky Horse Park: Hagyard MidSouth ThreeDay Event and Team Challenge. See Oct. 22.

Halloween Camp-Out II. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. KHP Campground. Info: 259-4257. United States Mounted Games Association Fall Finale – US Championship Final. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Info: 502-8364589. Thoroughbred Makeover. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Info: 410-798-5140. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies. See Oct. 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1. Northside Branch: Read and Create. See Oct. 1. Couch to 5K with LPL. See Oct. 8. Final Cut Pro X Basics.

6-8 p.m. Follow-up class to iMovie. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool story time. See Oct. 1. Little Explorers. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Ages 3-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Little Storytime. See Oct. 1. Homework Help. See Oct. 1. Teen Space. See Oct. 1. The Makery. See Oct. 14.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Fact, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25/couple. Registration required.

170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

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October Calendar Pike. Info: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/ Lexington/RunForTheirLives5kRunWalk Bi-Water Farm: AutumnFest Days. See Oct. 10.

Boyd Orchards: Harvest Festival. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hayrides, apple picking, slides and more. Kids $12, adults - $8. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles.

Info: 873-3097.

The Bluegrass Vendors Coop: A Vile Villains Bash. 9 a.m. All ages. Snacks, crafts, games, storytelling and join the Villains Parade through the vendor hall. $25 per child, $20 for siblings.

Four Points by Sheraton, 1938 Stanton Way. Info: bluevendcoop@gmail.com Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Oct. 3. Candy Mountain Music. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 4 years and under. A BOO-tiful musical Halloween celebration. 2891 Richmond Road, Ste 103. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning: ACT Test Prep. 3-part class, beginning Oct. 24. $60.

251 West Second Street. Info: 254-4175.

Jessamine County Public Library: Literacy Bell.

10-11 a.m. Children who read their first books independently within the last year can ring the Jessamine County Courthouse bell. Registration required. Jessamine County Courthouse, 101 North Main St. Info: 885-3523 ext. 227.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See Oct. 3.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Senior aerobics/Solid Gold. See Oct. 3.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Little Explorers.” Ages 3-7 years. Short nature hike and art project.

Registration required. “Yoga at Raven Run.” See Oct. 3. 3885 Raven Run Way. Info: 272-6105.

Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. See Oct. 3.

Explorium: Super Saturdays. See Oct. 3.

Imagination Station. See Oct. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. See Oct. 3. Halloween Haunted Train Ride.

See Oct. 16.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Train Robbery Weekend. 2 p.m. 2-hour train ride featuring train robbers. Donations given to Crusade for Children.

Reservations requested. $20 for adults, $15 for children. 136 S. Main Street. Info: 1-800-272-0152.

ArtsPlace: Contra Dance. See Oct. 3.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3. Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Oct. 3. Northside Branch: After Effects Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn to use software to create video project. Experience with Adobe or video-editing software preferred.

Registration required. Halloween Preview. 1-2 p.m. Ages 3-10 years. Explore the Latin American holiday Day of the Dead through stories and crafts.

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Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3. Village Branch: Decorate a Pumpkin! 1-4 p.m. All ages. Pumpkins and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

_______________ SUNDAY 25 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See Oct. 4.

Bi-Water Farm: AutumnFest Days. See Oct. 11.

Boyd Orchards: Harvest Festival. Noon – 7 p.m.

See Oct. 24.

Explorium: Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

Cincinnati Zoo: HallZOOween. See Oct. 3.

Transylvania University: Pumpkin Carving for PumpkinMania 2015. 1 p.m. Carve pumpkins for the annual PumpkinMania festival. Bring your own pumpkin, carving tools provided. Free. 300 North Broadway. Info: 233-8261.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 4 years and under. A BOO-tiful musical Halloween celebration. 2891 Richmond Road, Ste 103. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. See Oct. 3.

Kentucky Railway Museum: Train Robbery Weekend. See Oct. 24.

Jessamine County Public Library: Family Book Club Wrap Up Party. 2-4 p.m. Free showing of Charlotte’s Web. Registration required. Lancaster Grand Theater, 117 Lexington Rd. Info: 885-3523.

Kentucky Horse Park: “Kentucky for Kentucky” 5K Fun Run & Walk. 2-5 p.m. Adult registration $32.50, child registration - $12. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Info: www.ky4ky5k.com Broadway Baptist Church: Fall Festival. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Trunk or treat, food, games, rock climbing wall, train ride and more. Free. 2500 Harrodsburg Road. Info: www.broadwaybaptistchurch.org.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

Lexington Parks & Rec: Thriller Parade. 8:30 p.m.

All ages. Downtown Lexington. Info: lexingtonky. gov/parks.

_______________ MONDAY 26 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 5.

Prenatal Yoga. See Oct. 5. La Leche League of Greater Lexington. Monthly meeting. 12:30 p.m.

Free. 2891 Richmond Road. Info: 559-8488.

Lexington Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout. 10 a.m. Volunteer to help with garden upkeep, weed pulling, trail maintenance and more. McConnell

Springs, 416 Rebmann Lane. Info: 225-4073.

The Refuge Clinic: Health Chats about Diabetes.

10-11 a.m. Manage and control diabetes. 2349 Richmond Rd. Ste 220. Info: 288-2446.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Oct. 5.

The Birth Haven: Hypnobabies Class. See Oct. 19.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps. 6-9:30 p.m. $20/couple. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Centered: Gentle Basics Lionflow Yoga. See Oct. 5.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Babies Get Down(town). See Oct. 5. Beaumont Branch: Baby Sign Language Storytime. See Oct. 12.

Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See Oct. 5. Tates Creek Branch: Mahjongg Play. See Oct. 12. Village Branch: Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

Beginning Guitar. See Oct. 5.

_______________ TUESDAY 27 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Bi-Water Farm: Tiny Tot Tuesday. See Oct. 6.

Jessamine County Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See Oct. 5. Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 6.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 6.

Breastfeeding Essentials II Class. 7-8:30 p.m. $28.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Explorium: Baby Explorers. See Oct. 6.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Oct. 6.

Kentucky Horse Park: Cigar Statue Unveiling and Dedication. 2:30-5 p.m. Info: kyhorsepark.com. CP National Horse Show. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Info: 561753-3389. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 6.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club. “Mask Making.” 3:30-4:15 p.m. Ages 5-10. $15 per class or $72 for 6 classes. “Thanksgiving Wreath.” 7-9 p.m. 18 and up. $30. Registration and pre-payment required. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

Chick-fil-A Hamburg Place: The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Central Kentucky will host “Date Knights” for mothers and sons to spend some time together while enjoying dinner and conversation.

Every mother-son pair will receive conversation starters and a take-home booklet with ideas for future dates and questions that both moms and sons can ask each other. Magician Mark Comley will provide entertainment and each guest will have photo opportunities. Tickets are required. Seatings are available at 5:30 p.m. and select locations at 7 p.m. 1863 Plaudit Place. Info: 543-0063.

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October Calendar Transylvania University: PumpkinMania 2015. 6 p.m. All ages. Fifth annual Halloween celebration with lighting of more than 500 pumpkins on the steps of Old Morrison. Free. Old Morrison Lawn, 300 North Broadway. Info: 233-8261.

Babies’R’Us: Meet the Doulas. 6:30 p.m. Learn how a doula can make birth easier and more enjoyable. Free. Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion, 1965 Star Shoot Parkway. Info: 2638598.

Fayette County Public Schools: Parent 411 Series: “Straight Talk about Drugs.” 6:30 p.m.

Jessie Clark Middle School, 3341 Clays Mill Road.

Info: 381-3046.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Fall Exercise Classes (Yoga and low-impact aerobics).

See Oct. 6.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Haunts and History Downtown Walking Tour. 6:308:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Join local historians for a walking tour around downtown Lexington to learn about haunted spots. Registration required.

Beaumont Branch: Book Discussion Group. See Oct. 13. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See Oct. 6. Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See Oct. 6. Registration required. InDesign Basics.

See Oct. 8. Introduction to Mac. See Oct. 17.

Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me! See Oct. 6. Composting. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up.

Registration required. Village Branch: Storytime and Beyond! See Oct. 6. Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

_____________ WEDNESDAY 28 Jessamine County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 7.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See Oct. 1. Trick or Treat Explorium: SMASH Club. See Oct. 7.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Yoga at Raven Run.” See Oct. 7.

Alzheimer’s Association: Coping & Adjusting to a Memory Loss Diagnosis. 1-2:30 p.m. Registration required. HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness Center in Lexington Green, 161 Lexington Green Circle.

Info: 260-4354. Aquatics Program. See Oct. 7.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 7.

Baptist Health-Lexington: Art of Breastfeeding.

6-7:30 p.m. Free. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Bluegrass Community Health Center: Health Chats about Diabetes En Espanol. 6-7 p.m. 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Oct. 7. It’s The Great Pumpkin Halloween Party. 10-11 a.m. Ages 0-5. Celebrate Halloween with the Peanuts gang.

Costumes encouraged. Games, crafts and more.

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Beaumont Branch: Side by Side Storytime.

See Oct. 7. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See Oct. 7. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Story Time. See Oct. 7. Village Branch: Homework Help. See Oct. 1.

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Road, Ste 103. Info: www.baby-moon.org.

Central Baptist Church: HalloweenFest. 6-8 p.m. All ages. Admission is a canned good to be donated to God’s Pantry. Games, candy and light supper to match Monopoly Junior theme. Central Baptist Church. 110 Wilson Downing Road. Info: 278-2331.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Zombie in Love. 7 p.m. $12/person. Learning Stage, 418 W Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Oct. 8.

ArtsPlace: Contra Dance. See Oct. 3.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s. See Oct. 1.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 2.

Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time and Baby & Me. See Oct. 1.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: After School Craft Club.

“Mask Making.” 4:30-5:15 p.m. Ages 8-12. $15 per class or $72 for 6 classes. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Lexington Parks & Rec: Halloween Bash at Kenwick. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Youth 12 and under.

Costume party, carnival games, food, candy and more. Free. Kenwick Community Center, 201 Castlewood Dr. Info: 266-6405.

Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Oct. 2. Tricks & Treats. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 0-5. Songs, crafts and trick-or-treating. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See Oct. 2. Little Pumpkin Party.

10:30-11:30 a.m. All ages.

______________ SATURDAY 31 Lexington Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

Bluegrass Farmer’s Market: See Oct. 3.

Bi-Water Farm: AutumnFest Days. See Oct. 10.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR. 6-9 p.m. $20/couple. Registration required. 160 N Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Boyd Orchards: Last Festival of the year. 9 a.m.

1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: 873-3097.

Jacobson Park: Fright Nights at Jacobson Park.

See Oct. 1.

Cut & Paste Craft Studio: Halloween Crafting. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All ages. Make a treat bag for Trickor-Treating. $6. 220 Ruccio Way. Info: 223-0114.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Haunts and History Downtown Walking Tour. See Oct. 27. Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies.

See Oct. 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time.

See Oct. 1. Little Boo Bash. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 0-6. Costume parade through the library and more.

Registration required. Northside Branch: Read and Create. See Oct. 1. Couch to 5K with LPL. See Oct. 8. Final Cut Pro X Beyond Basics. 6-8 p.m. Follow-up class to Final Cut Pro X Basics.

Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool story time. See Oct. 1. Village Branch: Little Storytime. See Oct. 1. Homework Help. See Oct. 1. A Bootacular Bash! 4-5p.m. All ages. Wear a costume and bring a camera. Teen Space. See Oct. 1.

_______________ FRIDAY 30 Centered: “Yoga Dance Party.” See Oct. 2.

Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive.

See Oct. 2.

Explorium: Leaping Little’s. See Oct. 2.

Louisville Zoo: “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” See Oct. 2.

Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. 4:30-5:15 p.m. and 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 4 years and under. A BOO-tifule afternoon of music. 2891 Richmond

Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Oct. 3.

Explorium: Booseum, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wear a costume and enjoy chemistry projects, slime, games and activities. Free with regular admission.

Super Saturdays. See Oct. 3. Imagination Station.

See Oct. 3. Sketch Pad Discovery. See Oct. 3.

Parent’s Night Out. See Oct. 2.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Trick or Treat Storytime. 11 a.m. Wear a costume and enjoy fun songs and stories. 161 Lexington Green Cir. B1.

Info: 273-2911.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum: Pumpkin Patch Trains. See Oct. 3.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: Zombie in Love. 2 p.m. $12/person. Learning Stage, 418 W Short St. Info: 254-4546.

William Wells Brown Community Center: Senior aerobics/Solid Gold. See Oct. 3.

Lexington Parks & Rec: “Yoga at Raven Run.” See Oct. 3.

Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Super Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3. Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime. See Oct. 3. Northside Branch: Introduction to Digital Photography. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn the basics of DLSR cameras and shooting RAW. Registration required. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See Oct. 3. Y

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Scholar Athlete of the Month Newton: Scoring at Will To Lead Sayre Soccer Team

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Will Newton • School: Sayre School • Grade: 11 • Sports: Soccer, basketball • Academics: Will carries a 3.86 GPA, is taking three A.P. classes and has been Academic All-State two years in a row.

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s soon as somebody at Sayre School digs through the soccer archives to find all the scoring records, they can tear them up because junior midfielder Will Newton is having a record-shattering career.

As a freshman, Will led the team with 15 goals and then matched that total last year.

Only seven games into this season, he already has scored 15 goals, leading Sayre to a 4-0-3 record, including victories over Bryan Station and Scott County, schools with 10 times Sayre’s enrollment.

And in the All “A” Regionals, Will, 6-foot-1, 160 pounds, scored two goals to spark Sayre’s 3-0 victory over Lexington Christian Academy.

Will has played since he was 3 and been a star on every team since. Of course, he would never say that. He is as modest as he is lethal to opposing defenses.

What makes Will, who was AllCity second team as a freshman and sophomore, so effective?

“He’s well-rounded at everything and could play any position on the field,” said his brother Dylan, 23, who was a four-year starter at Sayre.

“He sees the whole field and he’s not afraid to get physical.”

His father, Chris, (Will’s first coach) seconded that evaluation, saying, “Will

is an unselfish leader, hard worker and he hates to lose. He’s also a joy to coach and an excellent teammate.”

Will also has been a Select soccer player since he was 8, playing on three State Cup championship teams.

Having grown up on a working horse farm, Will is an excellent equestrian, sitting astride his first horse when he was 3.

As a child, he accompanied his father, a veterinarian at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, on house calls at neighboring farms.

Will also rode competitively until recently when soccer took center stage.

Also a member of the basketball team, Will always makes time for his studies. He carries a 3.86 GPA, is taking three A.P classes this year and plans to study medicine in college.

“Will is a hard worker, very competitive and completely selfmotivated,” his mother, Carrie, said.

Math is his favorite subject, and Amy Dunn his favorite teacher. The Sayre math teacher also taught Carrie when she attended Sayre along with Chris.

Yes, they were high school sweethearts at Sayre.

In fact, they might be the perfect pair to check those Sayre soccer records. After all, it’s their son who is writing his own record-breaking story now. Y

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Educator of the Month October 2015

HUSAM ALMIMAR A s much as he yearns for friends and relatives in his homeland of warravaged Iraq, Husam (Sam) AlMimar has found a second home as a computer and technology teacher at Woodford County Middle School.

“I could not have found a better substitute home than what I have now,” he said. “People here have been wonderful.”

Not that it was an easy transition from Najaf, Iraq to pastoral Versailles.

From a family of educators in Iraq, Sam earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer and software engineering from the University of Technology in Iraq where all his studies were in English.

Still, in 2008, when he and his wife arrived in Lexington (her parents had immigrated to Lexington two years earlier), Sam could find only menial jobs.

So he enrolled at UK and earned another master’s degree,

in education, and landed the technology job at Woodford County in 2013.

He teaches Computer 3D Design and Modeling, and Automation and Robotics classes. Students love his hands-on classes, designing projects on computers that are printed on a 3D printer and building robotic cars, powered by computer software programmed by students.

Discipline is a No. 1 priority in the classroom, Sam said, but fun runs a close second. As if to prove the point, two students popped into his classroom.

“What is Mr. AlMimar like as a teacher?” they were asked. Big smiles creased their faces.

“He’s serious about class but he jokes around with me a lot, and we have a great time in class,” eighth grader Johnny Vieyra said.

Cayden Walton, a seventh grader, has no classes with Sam but is one

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of many students who play soccer with him at the end of the school day.

“He’s a lot of fun,” Cayden said.

Sam also takes on all comers in ping pong. He was a collegiate champion in Iraq and remains undefeated at Woodford Middle against students.

“They always say they will beat me next time, and we laugh together so it’s a lot of fun,” Sam said.

“It was very important for me to fit in at the school and show the students that I understand them and that I want to be here. I learned to be flexible and to have a student-centered classroom.

“This is the best way for me to make them successful students.”

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