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contents Summer Camp Fair Lex. Family Magazine’s popular family fun day will be Saturday, April 12 at Lex. Christian Academy.

Positive Parenting What to do when you make a parenting mistake.

You Want How Many?

Mommy-blogger Katie Saltz has an answer for opinionated friends.

Mom Approved Dentists Find out which dentists get the Mom Stamp of Approval.

Editor’s Note

Is Spring Fever Far Off? With the spring thaw already taking hold, outdoor activities are becoming the order of the day, starting with the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Lexington and the opening of the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort.

By the end of the month, spring break will start and many families will travel to the beach and other points south.

For those staying in Central Kentucky, familiar kid friendly places from the Explorium to the YMCA will offer special spring break programs. (Please see Page 14.)

When school resumes April 7, you can start making plans to attend our 12th annual Summer Camp & Activities Fair on Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lexington Christian Academy.

But before we get ahead of ourselves, don’t forget our annual kids’ Writing Contest. This year, your school could win a cash prize of $250 courtesy of Midway College for having the highest percentage of classes enter the contest.

Check out all the details on Page 4 and happy spring time. Y

Look at Me Now Fit Family Challenge mom celebrates 65-pound weight loss.

in every issue 28 / Dr. Graebe 29 / Pediatric Corner 32-44 / Calendar 45 / Legacy’s Spotlight on the Arts 46 / KU’s Scholar Athlete 47 / Asbury’s Educator of the Month

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On the Cover Gabe Clark, 8, son of Jenny and Shaylin of Lexington, is all set for a summer of fun in his shirt from Blossom of Lexington.

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Mark Your Calendar: Camp Fair Is Saturday, April 12

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reat summers don’t just happen, they teachers, health-care professionals, birthday take research and planning. And the party planners and education providers. best place to do that is at Lexington Make sure you stop by Karen Powell Family’s Summer Camps & Activities Fair Photography’s booth where you can enter on Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at your child for free in our annual Cover Model Lexington Christian Academy at 450 W. Contest. We will choose Reynolds Road. winners who will appear on The Fair, which is FREE, will future covers of Lexington feature more than 90 booths Family Magazine. representing camps, birthday The Camp Fair also features party venues, schools, health performances by some of the care professionals, afterschool most talented kids in town – activities, vacation planning gymnasts, tumblers, dancers, Saturday, April 12 and more. And every booth martial artists and more.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. will have a fun activity for You won’t leave the Fair kids. empty handed. In addition to Where else can your kids zoom down a giant all the information you’ll take away about the inflatable slide, drive a robot, meet costumed camps and other family-friendly businesses, characters, ride in a stick horse race, try on you will also have the chance to win dozens of costumes, and learn to make a healthy snack prizes, including Isabelle, the latest American all in one day?

Girl doll, an iPad, free weeks of camp, model While the kids are having a blast playing all horses from Breyer, books, games, CDs and the games and activities, trying out the handsDVDs plus more giveaways at the booths. on crafts, getting their faces painted and Become a fan on Facebook for more competing in hula hoop contests, Mom and updates! Info: www.LexingtonFamily.com or Dad can chat with camp directors, enrichment 223-1765. Y

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‘The Day I Traded Places With My Pet...’

Writing Contest Deadline Is March 28

hat if you woke up one morning and found you had traded places with your pet? Would you become a dog like Lassie and save your owner?

Lexington Family Magazine would like to hear your stories as part of our 10th annual Writing Contest sponsored

by Midway College.

So kids, turn on your imaginations and tell us in 100 words or less about “The Day I Traded Places With My Pet…” We have exciting prizes for our winners, including a collection of games, books and puzzles from Popar Toys, DK Books and Scholastic, Isabelle (the newest American Girl Doll) and model horses from BreyerFest.

Our most exciting giveaway is a $250 cash prize, made possible by Midway College, and given to the school with the highest percentage of participation. (Open to public

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and private schools with enrollment of 50 students or more in grades K-5. Homeschools are not eligible. In case of a tie, the winner will be chosen by a drawing.)

Entries will be judged in three grade categories: K-1, 2-3 and 4-5.

To enter, writers should e-mail their story to: Events@ LexingtonFamily.com or mail their story to: Lexington Family Magazine, 138 E. Reynolds Road, #201 Lexington, KY 40517. The deadline is Friday, March 28. Please include the child’s name, grade, school, gender and contact information.

Winners will be notified by April 9. Prizes will be awarded at Lexington Family’s Summer Camp & Activities Fair on April 12 at 1 p.m. at Lexington Christian Academy.

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FCPS Registration For New Students Resumes in April

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egistration for the 2014-2015 academic year in Fayette County Public Schools is underway.

Any child who turns 5 on or before Oct. 1 may enroll in full-day kindergarten.

Registration for kindergarteners and other new students will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays during these windows: t April 8-25: Plus evening registration 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 t Tuesdays, June 17July 22, excluding July 1 (elementary only) t July 29- Aug. 13, which is the first day of school To enroll a child in FCPS, go to your neighborhood school and fill out a registration packet.

To determine which school, use the online street directory (www.fcps.net/street) or call 381-4315 for assistance.

For required paperwork, documentation and health forms, visit www.fcps.net/ registration.

After each registration window closes, families will receive a letter either confirming a student’s enrollment in the neighborhood school or advising that their school is full and explaining their options.

Registration for next year’s Fayette County Preschool Program opens Sunday, April 20.

Families may apply for preschool if their child turns 4 before Oct. 1 and is incomeeligible.

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Mamma Mia at EKU

Veggie Tales in Space

The world-wide hit, “Mamma Mia,” comes to the EKU Center for the Arts on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23. Show times are 3 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets start at $55.50. Lex. Family is giving away two tickets and a CD.

The Explorium of Lexington Spend the day at the Explorium playing and learning in the Bubble Zone, Wonder Woods, Building Better Bodies exhibits and more. Lexington Family has three Family 4-packs to give away this month.

Pre-K: Animal Pets - learn

about different animals and make some new friends!

K-2: A Ninja’s Life for Me – work incognito to solve mysteries and gain skills for defense

3-5: Mysterious Investigations – work as a group to solve mysteries using techniques from real sleuths!

Your favorite characters from Veggie Tales head to outer space in “Veggies in Space: The Fennel Frontier,” with a new song from award-winning artist Jamie Grace.

Lex. Family has 5 copies of the DVD to give away this month.

To register, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765 by the contest deadline of March 17 for “Mamma Mia” and March 21 for “Veggies in Space” and the Explorium passes.

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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Spring Break Programs 1-3 daily (unless noted otherwise)

March 31 - Chemistry Exploration April 1 - April Fool’s Clowning April 2 – Lexington Philharmonic Petting zoo April 3 11:00-11:45 – FutureVet Program with Banfield Pet Hospital Veterinarian April 3 - It’s Raining Cats and Dogs April 4 – Balloon Dance Party FREE with Museum Admission The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency, supports Explorium with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts

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t was one of the sad, humbling experiences of my parenthood. I had just reacted out of anger at my daughter, 4 years old at the time. As she sat on my lap, we both cried and I told her I was sorry. She looked right at me, with tears streaming down her little face, and said, “Mommy, talk to me.

Tell me how you feel.”

We want to do well by our children, but we don’t usually know what to do instead – instead of yelling, instead of spanking, instead of punishing.

Fortunately for me, there was a parenting course available in our town, and I signed up for it soon after this episode.

Here are some things I learned about blowing it as a parent and what to do: n Apologize – It doesn’t make children lose respect for you. It helps them realize that you are human and you make mistakes.

They learn that you value your relationship with them more than your pride. n Be Compassionate – Parents tend to beat themselves up and their selfesteem suffers. Look at yourself with compassion and allow forgiveness to wash over you.

From this vantage point, choose to do something different next time. Choose to respond in a way that you will be proud of. n Reflect – Notice what circumstances led to the blow up. Were you tired? Get more sleep.

Were you stressed about work? Find a

way to unwind before you come home.

Asking too much of your child? Be realistic about what they are actually capable of at their age.

Try to teach instead of blaming and shaming. Set yourself up for success the next time. (There will definitely be another chance for you to practice!) n Ask for a “Re-Do” – Even young children appreciate this, especially when done with humor. “I didn’t like the way I handled that. I’m going to hit the rewind button.”

Make a funny noise and say, “Here’s what I WISH I would have said...” This can be healing for both of you. n Learn – Resources are available.

Check with your church, look online for reputable parenting resources, and read books by Jane Nelson, Kathryn Kvols, and Dr. Laura Markham.

Seek out parenting workshops, classes and support groups to keep yourself encouraged.

When we model handling our own mistakes as opportunities to learn and improve, to change future behavior and to make things right, we are teaching our children in the best way possible – by showing them how. Y

Lesley Iwinski MD is a Lexington mother of three children ages 17-23, a family physician and the founding director of Growing Peaceful Families. She offers classes, workshops and seminars based on the work of Kathryn Kvols, author of Redirecting Children’s Behavior.

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LCT Adapts Classic Tale For Main Stage

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he Lexington Children’s Theatre is presenting “Jack and the Wonder Beans” on the LCT Main Stage in March.

Larry Snipes of LCT has adapted the story, written by James Still.

Audiences are encouraged to participate as they witness the adventurous tale of Jack’s escape from the High Tall Woman.

“Jack and the Wonder Beans” will come to life on Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 23 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children ages 4 and older.

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my new heartbeat Parents face the same boilerplate questions all the time.

During pregnancy, people ask about your baby’s due date and gender.

They later ask about your infant’s sleeping and feeding habits.

Katie Saltz with CeCe happy, and I plan on passing that life lesson along to my kids. t “You can’t give each child attention with that many.”

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When we can afford it, I want to start popping them out like a gumball machine.

I’ve seen a variety of reactions when I reveal that I want a big family. My mother thinks it’s a great idea. Not everyone else does.

Here are some responses: t “Five kids will be so expensive, you wouldn’t be able to afford very nice things.”

This reaction assumes I expect to live in a mansion with my giant family. I am well aware how expensive kids are.

They steal your sleep and your money, but you somehow forgive it all when they say things like, “Mommy, you my best fwend.”

Maybe my plan is to teach my brood to sing, and we will earn money by performing like the Von Trapp family.

Or maybe I don’t need brand new cars and clothes to be

hours in the day as a family of seven. There are more people to divide that time among, but what matters is how we prioritize that time. t “What if you end up with multiples on what you planned to be your last pregnancy?”

Then to paraphrase my favorite line from Jaws: “I think we’re going to need a bigger boat.”

The bottom line is this: Please stop telling me I have too many imaginary children.

I respect the parents who choose to have only one child and the ones who have six.

We are not all the same, and our family structures work for each of us in different ways.

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Parenting Questions Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. Here are some answers to last month’s question: “What is the most important question to ask when choosing a provider to deliver your baby?” t “How long will they let a pregnancy go past week 40 if I’m desiring a natural birth?” – Katy Watters Van Fleet t “What precautions do you to take to deliver my baby safely and make sure I’m doing well also?” – Damesceion Johnson t “The question I didn’t ask and should have, my doctor was okayed by my insurance plan but the anesthesiologist was not … ask about everyone, not just the hospital and your doctor.” –Danielle Darst-Kinney

Facebook Feedback Question for March: “Are baby showers appropriate for a second pregnancy, or should parents expect a party for the first-time around only?”

March @ BabyBumpLexington.com Mommy’s Favorite Things: Meet our newest product reviewer and see her thoughts on the latest newborn and toddler products! Annie is a Lexington mom with two kids under 2 years old, and they are pretty tough critics.

Positive Birth Movement: Lexington now has a group through The Positive Birth Movement, which will host its first meeting in March. Read more about the group’s mission and how to get involved.

Spring Cleaning: As you clean out your baby’s closet, check out our organization list for ways to consign, donate and store your child’s clothes, toys and gear.

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Beauty & the Beast, Mamma Mia At EKU Center for Arts

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he Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts invites you to “be their guest” for the production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on Saturday, March 8.

This Broadway musical hit is the classic story of Belle, a young woman living in a provincial town who ends up trapped in a castle with the Beast.

The Beast, who is actually a young prince trapped by an enchantress’ spell, must learn to love and be loved in return. If he does this, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out.

Come witness the romantic and magical tale and its unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes and dazzling musical numbers. Performances are at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $35.50.

The Center also will feature the worldwide hit, “Mamma Mia,” which comes to

I the EKU Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23. Show times are 3 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

More than 50 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make this the ultimate feel-good show.

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.

Info: EKU Center for the Arts, 1 Hall Drive, Richmond, 622-7294 or www. ekucenter.com. Y

Conference for Grandparents Raising Kids Is March 20

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he 12th annual Grandparents As Parents conference will be Thursday, March 20, at the Clarion Hotel in Lexington.

The conference is designed to help grandparents and other caregivers who have full parental responsibility for someone else’s children.

The event will feature 13 workshops covering issues such as how to complete the legal process of gaining custody, how to discipline children from abusive homes and how to create a healthy balance between the caregiver and child.

Free, individual consultations with an attorney will be available on a first-comefirst-served basis.

Representatives also will be available to meet individually about Social Security, the Kentucky Department of Community

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Kentucky Crafted Runs March 8-9 In Lexington

Based Services family support and adoption. Those interested in consults should indicate so on the registration form.

Dr. Malcolm Smith of the University of New Hampshire will deliver his keynote address titled, “The Meanest Generation – How Things Have Changed and What to Do About It.” Dr. Smith will present two workshops – “Realistic Grandparenting” that will explore how parenting has changed in this generation and “Understanding Bullying.”

Conference registration begins at 8 a.m. and costs $5 for attendees.

The fee includes lunch. The keynote speech begins at 8:30 a.m. and the final workshop ends at 3:30 p.m.

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t’s time to get crafty, Kentucky.

The Kentucky Arts Council will host its 32nd annual “Kentucky Crafted: The Market” at the Lexington Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Kentucky Crafted is a wholesaleretail marketplace that will offer contemporary and traditional fine art and crafts, music, literature and regional food products.

Before the public event, Kentucky Crafted: The Market will be open Friday, March 7 exclusively to qualified business owners.

This event is an economic generator for Kentucky, annually attracting 300 to 500 buyers from 15 to 20 states.

Tickets purchased at the event will be $10 for one day and $15 for both days. Children 15 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult.

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Salato Opens For the Season

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hat better way to cure the winter blues than to visit the grand reopening of the Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort on March 1.

Check out the 11 a.m. unveiling of the new frogs and toads exhibit sponsored by Touchstone Energy.

Kids will be jumping at the chance to take part in the “Frog Hop” game.

During “Meet a Critter” from 11 a.m. to noon, the entire family can get up-close and personal with some of the center’s live animals.

The event is free with general admission. No registration required.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 15

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hether you’re of Irish descent or not, you won’t want to miss out on the excitement at the 35th annual Alltech St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival on Saturday, March 15 in downtown Lexington.

The day begins at 11 a.m. with the traditional blessing of the keg followed by the parade down Main Street at 1 p.m.

Afterward, the celebration continues with a festival at Cheapside until 7 p.m. The festival will feature free activities for families and children, including Irish musicians, dancers, pipers and storytellers.

Traditional Irish food, drink and products will be available for purchase.

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Spring Break Camps Explorium of Lexington 440 W. Short St. / 258-3253 March 31-April 4 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Pre-K: Animal Pals (Half day) K-2: A Ninja’s Life for Me (Full or half day) 3-5: Mysterious Investigations (Full or half day) Registration required. Full days: members $195, non-members $215. Half days: members $97.50, non-members $107.50. www.explorium.com

Legacy Gymnastics, Cheer & Dance 261 Ruccio Way / 977-8862 March 31- April 4 Full- and half-day camps Fun, flipping, games, crafts and inflatables. Lunch is included.

Members: Full day: $170/week or $40/day. Half-day: $100/week or $25/day Non-members: Full day: $195/ week or $50/day; Half-day: $125/ week or $30/day www.legacyallsports.com

Lexington Children’s Theatre 418 West Short St. / 254-4546 March 31- April 4 First Stage Players: Ages 4-6 “If I Ran the Circus” 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / $165 Playmakers: Ages 6-7 “Ameila Bedelia” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $175.

Performance Workshops 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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“Alice in Wonderland” / $190 www.lctonstage.org

Lexington Humane Society 1600 Old Frankfort Pike 233-0044 / Ages 6-10 March 31- April 4 9 a.m-noon / $135 Week-long Critter Camp. www.lexingtonhumanesociety.org

Lexington Ice Center 560 Eureka Springs Drive 619-6228 / March 31- April 4 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Half-day or full-day. Come one day or all five.

Campers spend time in group skating lessons, gym time, minigolf, crafts and games. Plenty to do and plenty of fun. E-mail june. learntoskate@windstream.net for registration. www.lexingtonicecenter.com

Lex. Parks & Recreation Raven Run / 272-6105 K-6 with parent/guardian March 31, April 2, April 4 / 10 a.m.

McConnell Springs / 225-4073 Grades K-5th with parent/guardian April 1: Tracking Wildlife.

April 3: All About Birds 10 a.m.-noon Enjoy various free programs, activities, arts & crafts and a short nature hike. Registration required. www.lexingtonky.gov

Lexington TaeKwonDo & Jujitsu 3120 Pimlico Pkwy / 245-1733 $150 / March 31- April 4 Spring break camps are full of character development, fitness and

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Life Adventure Center 570 Milner Road, Versailles (859) 873-3271 Grades: 2-6 / $375 March 31- April 4 Day camp with one overnight opportunity. Camps include horsemanship activities, hiking, and the Challenge Course. Register by March 17. www.lifeadventurecenter.org

The Little Gym of Lexington East 3101 Richmond Road, Suite 309 266-2266 March 31- April 4 / 9 a.m.-noon $30 for non-members and $25 for members. Siblings only $15 additional.

Olympic themed games and crafts.

Pretend you will be winning a medal every day. www.thelittlegym.com/ lexingtoneast

Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

252-5222 / Ages: K-8th grade March 31- April 4 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Classes include Castle Creations, Stamping with Style, Big Buildings, Melted Marvels, Built Upon Bones, 3-D Party, Basic Bookmaking, Working with Light and Shadows, and Happy Joy Fun Time.

Register for one or bring a lunch and take five different arts classes. www.lasclex.org

Newton’s Attic 4974 Old Versailles Road

368-7334 / March 31-April 4 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. with early drop-off and late pickup Full day $275-$420, Half day $125-225 (Prices are for full week and vary depending on course) Need something fun to do? Play with big engineering toys. Design and build projects in the shop or enjoy Lego Mind-storms or Java pro-gram-ming classes. Learn from your fellow students and Newton’s Attic mentors. www.newtonsattic.com

Wild Thyme 1060 Chinoe Road #108 523-COOK / March 31- April 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ages 6-12 / $50 per day Young chefs will learn basic culinary skills from knife work to sautéing meats to making a sauce and their own healthy snacks. Plus, work with chocolate and make your own dessert. Kids can attend one or more days. www.wildthymecooking.com

YMCA of Central Ky. Ages: 5-13 / March 31- April 4 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

High Street YMCA 239 East High Street / 254-9622 North YMCA 381 W. Loudon Ave. / 258-9622 Beaumont YMCA 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle 219-9622 Jessamine County YMCA 220 E. Maple St., Nicholasville 885-5013 / Ages 5-12 March 31- April 4 / 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

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he Lexington School has introduced a new scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year – the Bandoroff Family Scholarship for Girls.

This scholarship will pay all expenses for a female student entering sixth grade for all three years of middle school.

Applicants must demonstrate high academic promise and character, a strong work ethic and financial need.

The scholarship will cover all school trips, materials, fees, after-school care, technology and uniform needs.

The Lexington School is an independent day school for children ages 2 through eighth grade with small class sizes, a 7-1 student-teacher ratio, highly-qualified faculty and a challenging curriculum.

To be eligible for the scholarship, valued at $25,000 per year, a student’s family must qualify for free or reduced lunch.

A supportive individual in her life must be willing to partner with the school to assure her success.

A similar scholarship

established in 2011 at The Lexington School – the Anita Madden Bluegrass Boys Ranch Scholarship – inspired the Bandoroff family to create its counterpart.

The Bandoroffs -- Craig and Holly and their children Katherine, Conrad, and Isabel – wanted to provide a similar opportunity for female students in Central Kentucky after seeing the success and impact of this scholarship “When [my wife] Holly and I talked to our children about this, they were immediately enthusiastic about supporting this scholarship,” said Craig

Bandoroff, a Lexington School parent for 19 years and current Board of Trustees member.

“To raise children who are willing to do this and understand the importance of education is very gratifying.

“Passing our good fortune on to a young girl and her family and presenting her with this opportunity is a blessing for our family.”

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am often asked by parents and educators, “Just what is dyslexia?”

Dyslexia is a learning disability, which is neurological in origin and presents as having difficulty in word recognition, spelling and decoding.

These difficulties are present despite having proper intelligence and being in a good learning environment.

Surprisingly, dyslexia affects one in five – that is 20% of the population.

There are three areas of the brain that are activated in normal readers.

Functional MRI’s have shown us that the dyslexic brain overactivates the frontal lobe but underactivates two posterior regions of the brain.

Disorganized nerve pathways prevent consistent activation of all three areas of the brain required for reading.

Dyslexia can be diagnosed by a qualified medical doctor, psychologist or speechlanguage pathologist.

There is no single test that can diagnose dyslexia.

A person’s developmental, medical, education and family history all have to be reviewed along with test scores, report cards, teacher comments and responses to academic interventions.

This information is then considered along with the results of a variety of standardized and nonstandardized assessments.

There is a clinical marker

evident in every piece of formal and informal data that a trained specialist knows how to identify as dyslexia.

Like any other area of expertise, it takes hours and hours of specialized instruction in addition to years of clinical experience to become a qualified specialist in the field of dyslexia.

It is also important to know how to differentiate between dyslexia, ADHD, auditory processing disorders and any other learning disability.

Once identified, dyslexia can be treated. Neural pathways in the brain can be built to help bring reading and spelling skills up to grade level.

The National Institutes of Health have conducted extensive research showing that an Orton-Gillingham based intervention is the only proven intervention strategy.

Parents, be encouraged!

Know that with the proper diagnosis and intervention, your child can receive the tools needed to succeed.

Your child will achieve all that you dreamed and more.

For a list of warning signs, please refer to: http://thecuriousedge.com/ programs-we-offer/readingroom/warning-signs-fordyslexia/ Resources: www.thecuriousedge.com www.dyslexia.yale.edu www.interdys.org www.explore1in5.org www.ncld.org headstrongnation.org. Y

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e’ll start with the bad news – your teen may not be ready for college even if he can remember math formulas or World War II dates.

Brain experts say being smart is the combination of knowledge and IQ, and both need to be in tip-top shape to get into the top universities.

The good news – your teen’s IQ can be increased by strengthening cognitive skills through programs like LearningRx. But what’s the difference between knowledge and IQ? Knowledge is the information gained from memorizing academic

This process is the basis of LearningRx, a customized brain training program that strengthens cognitive skills through intense mental workouts.

Enhancing cognitive skills can play a significant role in academic and lifelong financial success.

In a 2003 study by the Princeton Review, researchers created a cognitive skills ranking using an SAT to IQ Estimator.

College freshman who scored in the top 19% in cognitive skills were accepted into state colleges; the top 9% into private colleges; the top 0.2% into Ivy League schools.

Not only can brain training increase your teen’s likelihood of getting into a top university, but it can ensure lifelong success after college. material like historical facts, mathematical formulas or grammar rules.

IQ is a measure of intelligence, including spatial reasoning, logical ability and relationships.

This number was once thought to be stagnant, but brain researchers know it can be improved.

Our brains have the lifelong ability to adapt and build thanks to neuroplasticity.

Neuroplasticity allows our brains to find new and better ways to reorganize neural pathways, or “information highways,” and even build new ones.

When the brain is exposed to a difficult or unfamiliar task, it’s forced to strengthen and “rewire” itself.

Because brain training can increase I.Q. by up to 20 points, it also increases earning power, which is linked to intelligence.

Not only can brain training increase your teen’s likelihood of getting into a top university, but it can ensure lifelong success after college.

If you want a snapshot into your teen’s cognitive abilities, take the three-minute online Learning Skills Discovery Survey.

You can also call to schedule a free demonstration of several procedures at the LearningRx location.

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We’ve made it our goal to find the best Dentists in the Bluegrass in the best way we know how – with help from our readers. Moms know better than anyone else which dentists go the extra mile for their patients.

So we polled our readers, listened to what they had to say and compiled our list of Mom Approved Dentists. All dentists were in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Dentistry at press time.

Next up – Mom Approved Medical Specialists (allergists, ENTs, optometrists, orthopedics, physical therapists, etc.). To have your voice heard, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com and nominate your favorites. That list will run in our July issue.

Associated Family Dental Care 2134 Nicholasville Road, Suite 7 Lexington / (859) 276-4345 www.lexingtondentist.com Dr. Billy Forbess Beaumont Family Dentistry 3141 Beaumont Center Circle, #300 Lexington / (859) 223-2120 www.beaumontfamilydentistry.com Dr. Jill Miller Dr. Patricia Takacs

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Bluegrass Pediatric Dentistry 120 Meridian Way, Suite 2 Richmond / (859) 626-1810 www.bluegrasspediatricdentistry. com Dr. Zak Thobaben Dr. Lucas Bowen Buchart Orthodontics 698 Perimeter Drive, Suite 200 Lexington / (859) 269-2757 www.buchartorthodontics.com Dr. Michael Buchart

Commonwealth Smiles 1636 Nicholasville Road, #5 Lexington / (859) 276-4537 www.commonwealthsmiles.com Dr. Jessica Kress Croley Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 1065 Dove Run Road, Suite 1 Lexington / (859) 269-8851 www.croleydentistry.com Dr. Matt Croley Dentistry for Children 216 Fountain Court, #150 Lexington / (859) 543-2242 www.dentistryforchildrenky.com Dr. Hayden Phillips Dr. Catherine Robinette Dr. Betty Huang Dr. Jackie Banahan 3141 Beaumont Centre Circle, Suite 100, Lexington (859) 223-4888 www.jackiebanahandmd.com Dr. Jackie L. Banahan Dr. Gina Johnson-Higgins 698 Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Lexington / (859) 269-2667

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Georgetown. The emotional and physical well-being of each patient is their number one priority, and they Dentistry for Children strive to make their practice fun, safe, and rewarding 216 Fountain Court- Lexington for patients every day.

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Dr. Michael P. Buchart Orthodontist

Buchart Orthodontics strives to provide the highest quality of care to our patients in the Lexington area. Dr. Michael Buchart knows what a significant difference in health and self-esteem a beautiful smile can make, which is why we are dedicated to giving each of our patients the beautiful, straight smile they deserve! Our office is proud to be a bilingual office that is fluent in Spanish, and we offer the latest in orthodontic treatment and technology. We offer many payment options, and the first consultation is always free.

Dr. Michael Buchart is an orthodontist who specializes in providing quality orthodontic care to children and adults in his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Buchart has been in private practice since 1999. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Bluegrass Dental Society, American Association of Orthodontists and the Southern Association of Orthodontists.

Buchart Orthodontics delivers smiles everyday!

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Orthodontist HEALTH Dr. Cash received both a master’s degree and coaching YMCA soccer, volunteering DEPRNTOFALESSIONAL a doctorate degree in dentistry from the University on missions to Honduras, Guatemala, of Kentucky. He specializes in orthodontics, with Brazil and Thailand, serving in his church, additional training, making him the most qualified to and by speaking to school groups during Children’s provide the highest level of quality orthodontic care Dental Health Month. available.

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www.ginajohnsonhigginsdmd. com Dr. Gina Johnson-Higgins Dr. Amy K Midkiff 1517 Nicholasville Road Lexington / (859) 278-3122 www.amymidkiffdmd.com Dr. Amy K. Midkiff Dr. Elizabeth Sewell Pittman 228 East Reynolds Road, Suite 7 Lexington / (859) 271-8963 www.pittmandmd.com Dr. Elizabeth Sewell Pittman

Dr. Kimberly F. Wilkins 121 Prosperous Place, Suite 3A Lexington / (859) 263-5755 Dr. Kimberly F. Wilkins Early Years Orthodontics 535 Wellington Way, Suite 340 Lexington / (859) 219-2344 www.smileearly.com Dr. Clark D. Cash Kentucky Dentistry for Kids 2201 Regency Road, #503 Lexington / (859) 277-5437 www.kydentistry4kids.com Dr. Wendy Humphrey

Dr. Alex Mayes Pediatric Dentistry 2505 Larkin Road, Suite 201 Lexington / (859) 278-6009 www.kykidsdentist.com Dr. Daniel Steckler Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg 2517 Sir Barton Way, Suite 200 Lexington / (859) 543-2456 www.kidsteethofky.com Dr. Rodney Allen Jackson Dr. Morgan Dillow Dr. R. Michael Day

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Look at Me Now Holly Ackerman Celebrates 65-Pound Weight Loss Beginning in October the family joined the Beaumont YMCA. She and Sarah work out two to three days per week, splitting their time between cardio and weight training to get the maximum benefits. They use free weights for 20-30 minutes and do cardio for 20-30 minutes.

my life,” she said.

Holly tracks her calories with a smart phone app, makes healthier he number 65 holds many decisions when eating out and tweaks meanings. It’s a common speed recipes by swapping out unhealthy limit, a traditional age to retire, ingredients. the minimum grade to pass a test. It’s She allows herself treats but less even the international calling code for frequently than before starting the Fit Singapore (now you know).

Family Challenge.

To Holly A typical meal at Ackerman, 37-yearChick-fil-A before old Lexington mother consisted of a chicken of two, the number sandwich, fries and a 65 represents drink. success.

Now Holly opts for a To commemorate grilled sandwich, salad its 15th anniversary, instead of fries, and diet Lexington Family coke or water.

Magazine launched “The funniest thing the Fit Family is being called, ‘Tiny,’” Challenge last year she said. “I’m wearing and selected four a size in clothes that area families to get I haven’t worn since fit, eat right and lose my freshman or weight. And to do it sophomore year in high in public. school – and I’ve been The Ackermans out of high school for were one of the four 20 years.” families chosen to The Ackermans receive help from a found the extra boost local personal trainer they needed in the and a supervised support they received weight loss program. from Lexington Family Holly and her family Magazine’s health and were paired with wellness experts. trainers Morgan E. The Ackermans now Rawlings and Susan Holly Ackerman before starting the Fit Family Challenge, left, understand that fancy Wagers from Flex and after a year’s worth of progress, right. equipment and big gyms Fitness. aren’t required to see The Ackermans met the trainers “Weight training really helps because results. twice a week beginning in January 2013 building muscle burns calories longer,” Holly notes that her family’s greatest .

Holly said. success is coming away from the Fit In April, after more than four They continue to meet with Morgan Family Challenge with the knowledge months of undergoing changes in diet once a month to do a measurement and tools everyone needs to maintain a and physical activity, the four families check and to get some new workout new healthy lifestyle. were honored at Lexington Family ideas.

“I wanted to say thank you for Magazine’s Summer Camps & Activities Holly also walks up to two miles at a choosing our family for the challenge,” Fair. This marked the culmination of moderate pace several days per week Holly said. the Challenge. at work.

“Lexington Family Magazine gave Holly and her daughter Sarah, 11, The program obviously works – us the chance, Flex Fitness gave us continued to follow the program, Holly has lost 65 pounds since she the tools, and with both of those, my meeting with Flex Fitness trainers started the program a year ago. family is on a completely different path twice per week through September “I am healthier than I’ve ever been in than before.” Y 2013.

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Optimize Your Child’s Homework Habits

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f you’re like most parents, establishing homework habits with your child can sometimes feel like a nightmare.

But Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, knows how to make study-time a breeze by optimizing your child’s visual system.

The combination of posture, lighting and auditory control play an important role in brain functioning.

First, Dr. Graebe recommends setting aside a designated study area where your child can routinely do his school work free from distraction.

“This gets them mentally set. It helps get their body and brain prepped and ready,” Dr. Graebe said.

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so that his feet touch the floor and his back is straight.

This is important to help “reduce the wiggles” so your child can focus on what’s in front of them.

“After all, you couldn’t read a book while jumping on a trampoline,” Dr. Graebe said.

Books should be centered straight ahead of your child and elevated at 23 degrees. Try placing a tissue box underneath the book to create this angle.

This combination creates a line from the eyes to the book, which helps the visual system be most efficient.

But let’s not forget how important lighting is during study time. Dr. Graebe recommends using a full spectrum light bulb or an OttLite.

These bulbs mimic the same wavelengths as sunlight and create the most comfortable spectrum for the visual system, Dr. Graebe said.

Consider a hobbyist who works

with paint or thread. Color perception is more accurate and true in natural sunlight.

To filter out extraneous sounds that could distract your child, Dr. Graebe recommends downloading a free smartphone app for auditory beats.

Basically, these beats send pulses of sound through headphones from the right ear to the left ear.

Although you can’t hear these pulses, they’re working to sync your Alpha (creative) and Beta (factual) parts of the brain.

The goal here is to “change the sensory input to maximize the brain for learning,” Dr. Graebe said.

If these techniques don’t help and your child is still having problems with homework, he may have binocular vision dysfunction.

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leepwalking, or somnambulism (its fancy Latin-derived medical name), is fairly common – up to 18% of the population does it at some point.

Sleepwalking refers to walking or performing other activities typically associated with being awake while actually asleep.

These can include complex behaviors such as urinating in a closet or driving a car.

A child doing this may even talk, but he may be hard to understand.

The child’s eyes are usually open, but they will have a “dazed” look to them.

Most common in children 4 to 14 years of age, the behaviors often occur during deep sleep (but sometimes during dream sleep).

This means that sleepwalking usually occurs one to two hours after the child falls asleep.

Episodes can last longer than half an hour but are often shorter than 10 minutes.

The sleepwalker likely has no memory of an episode the next morning.

Because adolescents spend less time in deep sleep, children usually outgrow sleepwalking.

Somnambulism often runs in families, and bedwetters are more likely to have episodes.

Indeed, a full bladder can often trigger an episode.

Ensuring that the child urinates before bedtime

is wise.

Other triggers include sleep deprivation, stress, sedatives (such as alcohol), certain medicines, illnesses with fevers and obstructive sleep apnea.

Serious causes of sleepwalking such as seizures are more common in adults.

The main danger from sleepwalking is the risk of injury during an episode.

Precautions for sleepwalkers include gating stairs, keeping doors and windows locked, and removing tripping hazards.

If an episode occurs, it is best to gently lead the sleepwalker back to bed.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, sleepwalkers can be awakened safely, but they are often confused for a few minutes afterward.

Typically, no treatment is needed for sleepwalking. If episodes become frequent, occasionally sleep medications are used.

Other therapies include hypnosis and a technique called scheduled awakening.

Sleepwalking is not considered a sign of mental illness or instability in children.

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The goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for the patient and family.

The focus is on a patient’s need for pain control and symptom management caused either by the disease process or treatments for the disease.

Not only are physical problems of the patient addressed, but also the emotional, social and spiritual concerns of both the patient and family.

The palliative care team

consists of a nurse, social worker and physician who works closely with the patient’s primary care physician to help alleviate any uncomfortable treatment-related side effects or other symptoms.

Many patients with lifelimiting diseases are candidates for this service, even if they are receiving active treatment for their illness.

Consultations are available in Lexington hospitals, longterm care facilities and at the Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass, a not-for-profit subsidiary of Hospice of the Bluegrass.

Patients interested in this service should speak to their primary care physician. Y Info: (859) 278-4869.

I wish we had called Hospice sooner.

Mom wanted to come home.

Hospice made that possible.

The Hospice team took care of my mother and our whole family. They made it possible for us to spend quality time with Mom.

Among the Best and Brightest!

Congratulations to the 685 young scientists who qualified to participate in this year’s 30th Annual Kentucky American Water Science Fair coordinated by Fayette County Public Schools on February 8! Special recognition goes to the following students whose projects earned Overall Grade Champion Awards: Ambati Meenakshi Cassidy Elementary, 4th Grade Mark Porter

Rosa Parks Elementary, 5th Grade

Nicole Wang

Winburn Middle School, 6th Grade

Jamie Bradley

SCAPA/Bluegrass, 7th Grade

Haley Zuniga

Saints Peter and Paul, 8th Grade

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Paul L. Dunbar High School, High School

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March calendar Saturday 1 YMCA of Central Ky: Summer Camp Open House. 9 a.m.-noon . All three Lexington locations and Scott and Jessamine Counties.

Info: 226-0063 or ymcacky.org.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Wood Carving for Adults.

10 a.m.-noon. No experience required, tools provided. Free. Registration required.

McConnell Spring. Info: 225-4073. Adult Tennis League Registration opens. $40 per person.

Info: 288-2915. Tee Ball & Youth Baseball Registration opens. For boys and girls ages 5-12. $35 per person. Info: 288-2915. Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Sign-Ups opens. For girls ages 7-14. $35 per person. Info: 288-2914.

Adult Tennis Clinic Registration open. For players ages 15 & up. $40 per person. Three different sessions offered. Info: 288-2915.

Register online at www.lexingtonky.gov/parks or mail to Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Jessamine Co. Public Library: Common Threads, knitting and crocheting group. 10 a.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Read Across America: Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and the love of reading with celebrity readers, goodie bags, activity sheets and more.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Fayette Mall in front of Dillard’s. Info: 278-2634.

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Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Pirate Practice.”

11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. $3 members, $5 non-members. Registration required.

Imagination Station, “Splatter Splash.” 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission of $8. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Positive and Negatives.” 1-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. 11 a.m.161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: Grand Reopening, including a new frog and toad exhibit and “Meet the Critter” animal encounters.

11 a.m. $4 adults, $2 youth, ages 4 & under free. #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Info: (800) 858-1549.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Weekend Seminar. 1-6 p.m. $168. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.” Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning to discover he’s been flattened by his own unassuming bulletin board.

Take a trip with Stanley as things go from ordinary to extraordinary. 2 & 7 p.m. on March 1; 2 p.m. on March 2. $18 adults, $15 children.

Recommended for ages 4 & up. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

SCAPA: presents Dance SCAPA. 2 & 8 p.m. on March 1. $14 adults, $12 students. Lexington

Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Doug Singleton and Mixed Nuts. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Rupp Arena: Monster Jam, monster truck show.

7:30 p.m. on March 1; 2 p.m. on March 2. $11.45-$90.60. Info: 233-4567.

Community Arts Center: “Re: Rethink Recycling” exhibit, explore art made from repurposed materials. Through March 30.

Open Wed-Sun weekly. $4 children, $6 adults. 401 W. Main St., Danville. Info: www. communityartscenter.net.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Small World Storytime Series- Congo. 10:30-11:30 a.m. For families. Registration required. Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m.

All ages. Eagle Creek Branch: Lego Club. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 7-12. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. 11 a.m. For families. Start Your Own Transplants: Heirloom Veggies and More. 1-3 p.m. For adults and families.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Sunday 2 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. 11:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

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APRIL 5 – Reforest Frankfort (come plant a tree at Salato!)

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Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 3 p.m.

1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Friends Book Cellar 20% Off Sale. 1-5 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

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Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 & under. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville.

Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump, music and playtime. 11 a.m. Ages 18-30 months. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-Thurs. Grades K-12. Teen Game Club, play Wii games, board games and other activities. 6-7 p.m.

For ages 12-18. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 4 Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 10 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518.

Gattitown Lexington: Kids Eat Free Tuesdays. Kids 12 and under receive a free buffet with the purchase of a regular price adult buffet. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Limit one child per adult. 2524 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 2772323.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Preschool Storytime. 7-8 p.m.

Ages 3-5. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Sensational Sorting.” 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. Free with general admission of $8. The Sketch Pad art room. 1-5 p.m. Tues-Fri. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease. Information session on types of dementia, warning signs, causes and risk factors. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Anderson County Senior Citizens Center. 168 Township Drive.

Lawrenceburg. Info: (800) 272-3900 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time.

10:30 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m.

Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446. LowImpact Aerobics Classes. 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. weekly. Free. For ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

The Birth Haven: Speed Date the Doulas,

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explore the option of doula services. 6 p.m.

Free. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 206. Info: 553-1973.

Fayette County Extension Office: Living with Bedbugs. 6 p.m. Pest control agencies will be available for questions starting at 5 p.m. Free.

Registration not required by requested. 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: 257-5582.

Babies R Us: Baby Basics class, covering the infant care for the first six weeks of life. 6:307:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Growing Peaceful Families: Setting Up Allowances For Your Children. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 per person. Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

Baby Moon: Labor Workshop for Couples.

7-9:15 p.m. $58. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

UK Men’s Basketball: UK vs. Alabama. 9 p.m. $42-$50. Rupp Arena. Info: 233-3535.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. 11 a.m. and noon. Ages 2 & under. Little Leonardos art activity time. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Ages 3-5.

Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime, a lap-sit program. 11 a.m. Ages 3-12 months. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. 11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. Paws to Read, share stories with dogs from Love on a Leash. 6-7 p.m. Grades 2-3. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. 10:30 a.m.

Ages 6-18 months. Classic Horror Film Club.

6:30-8:45 p.m. For adults and high schoolers.

Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. 4 p.m. Ages 7 & under. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 5 Jessamine Co. Public Library: Preschool Storytime. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5.

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

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Community Helpers Bingo.” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5.

Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Learn and Play: A play and music class with a Parenting Educator. For ages 2-3 and parents. Class meets weekly through March 26. $40. Registration required. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 533 E. Main St. Info: 533-0531.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. 10 a.m. Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver. Art Garage. 4-4:45 p.m. Ages 6-10. Registration required. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime.

10 a.m. Ages 2-3. Eagle Creek Branch:

Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 1-2. Village Branch: Teens and Tools, learn to use tools and create useful items. 6-8 p.m. Ages 12-18. Registration required. Teen Guitar Class. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Ages 12-18. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 6 Growing Peaceful Families: Setting Up Allowances For Your Children. 10 a.m.-noon. $10 per person. Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Adinkra Printings.” 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-4. Free with general admission of $8. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Virtual Field Trip: Daily Life in Ancient Rome. 10:30 a.m.

Free. For all ages. Anime & Manga Club for Teens, screen animé episodes, discuss print and animated formats, and explore Japanese culture. 5-7 p.m. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

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

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: LowImpact Zumba Classes. 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. weekly. Free. For ages 18 & up. William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 E. Sixth St. Info: 389-6678.

Lexington Opera House: UK Opera presents “Don Giovanni.” 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 7 & 8; 2 p.m. on March 9. $30.50-$46.50. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. 10:45 & 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 & under. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. 11 a.m. Ages 2-3. Natural Remedies to Successfully Treat Common Conditions. 7-8 p.m. Registration requested.

For adults. Northside Branch: Read!

Play! Learn! Song and storytime. 11 a.m.

Ages 5 & under. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5.

Little Explorers, explore math, science, arts and play. 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Village Branch: Explore More, try out experiments and crafts each week.

5-6 p.m. Ages 6-12. Registration required.

Books and More, come read blogs, stories, magazines and more and then discuss them with your peers. 6-7 p.m. Grades 6-12. Info: 231-5500.

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We are asking kids in grades K-5 to tell us in 100 words or less what would happen if they spent the day living life as one of their pets. Perhaps they’d be a dog for the day, or a gerbil, or a pet from their favorite book or even a striped unicorn.

Check out the great prizes we’ve got lined up:

A collection of model horses from Breyer.

Isabelle, 2014 Girl of the Year from American Girl.

Prizes from from Popar Toys, DK Books and Klutz Books.

Teachers – This year, Midway College will award a $250 cash prize to the school with the highest percentage of participation. If you have a large number of students from your school entering, just tell us the total entering and the total number of students enrolled.

(If more than one school has 100% participation we will draw a random winner from among those schools. Private and public schools with enrollment of more than 50 students enrolled are eligible. Home schools are not eligible.)

E-mail entries to: events@LexingtonFamily.com, or mail to: Lexington FAMILY Magazine 138 E. Reynolds Rd, Suite 201 Lexington, KY 40517. Deadline: Friday, March 29.

Please make sure each child includes their name, gender, teacher’s name, school and grade on their entry.

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Summer Camps & Activities Fair Lexington FAMILY Magazine

Winners will be honored: Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m.

Lexington Christian Academy (450 W. Reynolds Rd.) Winners will be listed in the June issue of Lexington FAMILY Magazine

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Friday 7 Jessamine Co. Public Library: Jump and Jive Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 & under. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

M A R C H C A L E N D A R

UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging: Family Caregiver Workshop. Specialists in Alzheimer’s care provide training specifically targeted to family caregivers. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 registration fee includes lunch. 1140 Red Mile Place. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless storytime. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3. Info: 231-5500.

Saturday 8 Lex Convention Center: Kentucky Crafted: The Market, a showcase of art, crafts, music, literature and regional food products.

9 a.m.-7 p.m. on March 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 9. $10 for one day, $15 for both days. Children 15 & under admitted free with paying adult. Info: http://artscouncil.ky.gov/ KentuckyArt/2014Market.htm.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Get Ready to Garden Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.” See March 1. Imagination Station, “Achi!” See March 1. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Marble Painting.” See March 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See March 1.

Baby Moon: Transitions: Bringing Home a Baby class. 1-3 p.m. $38. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Spring Equestrian Lesson Sign-Ups. 1 p.m. for ages 10-15; 2:30 p.m. for ages 16 & up. $75 for youth class, $95 for adult class. McConnell Spring. Info: 253-0328.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: ACT Practice Exam. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For high schoolers. Registration required. Central Library: Kynect Enrollment Assistance. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Assistance on a first come, first served basis. Info: (866) 665-7921.

Super Saturday Storytime. See March 1.

Windy Day Fun, design your own airplane or glider. 2-4 p.m. For all kids. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club for all skill levels. 2:30-4:45 p.m. Ages 8 & up. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See March 1. Lego Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

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Sunday 9 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See March 2.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Indoor DriveIn Movie. 2 p.m. Free, popcorn included.

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

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 2.

Baby Moon: Natural Childbirth Series.

4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through April 6. $178.

Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Monday 10 Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See March 3. Cre-ate Club, hands-on activities for families. 6-8 p.m.

Free. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Diabetes Support Group. 10-11 a.m. Free. Senior Citizens Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Bluegrass Babywearing Group: 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/groups/ bluegrassbabywearers/.

St. Joseph Hospital: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. $25 per couple. For women delivering at St. Joseph. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Info: 967-2229.

Kentucky Families with Food Allergies: Support Group Meeting. 7 p.m. Beaumont Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Info: KyFoodAllergies@gmail.com.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: American Girl Club: Kaya. 3:45-4:30 p.m.

Grades 1-5. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See March 3. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m.

Mon-Thurs. Grades K-12. Teen Game Club.

See March 3. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 11 Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 4.

Gattitown Lexington: Kids Eat Free Tuesdays. Kids 12 and under receive a free buffet with the purchase of a regular price adult buffet. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Limit one child per adult. 2524 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 277-2323

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See March 4. Princess Party. 7-8 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Carnival Mania.”

See March 4. The Sketch Pad art room. See March 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 4.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats about Diabetes. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free.

UK Polk Dalton Clinic, 217 Elm Tree Lane.

Info: 288-2446. Low-Impact Aerobics Classes.

See March 4.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 7:15 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. See March 4.

Daring da Vinci’s. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Grades K-5.

Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See March 4. Dragon Book Club.

4-5 p.m. Grades 1-3. Reservations required.

Stories Before Bedtime: Books of Three. 6:307:30 p.m. Ages 3-7. Reservations required.

Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See March 4. Paws to Read. See March 4. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime.

See March 4. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See March 4. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 12 Veritas Christian Academy: Open House. 9 a.m. St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2351 Alumni Dr. Info: www.veritaschristianky.com.

Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Minute to Win It.” See March 5.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See March 5.

Safe Kids Coalition: Car Seat Check-up Clinic. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. By appointment. Free.

CarMax, 105 Sand Lake Dr. Info: 323-1153.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2348.

Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Babies R Us: Careful Cruisin’ Car Seat Class.

6:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See March 5. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. See

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March 5. It’s a Pigeon Party! Storytime and games. 10-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. Registration required. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 5. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See March 5. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class. See March 5. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 13 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Paper Plate Maracas.” See March 6.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Just Come Play @ Your Library. 10:30-11:30 a.m. For families with a child ages 5 & under. What’s Brewing, take a coffee break and hear new music. 1-2 p.m. Heirloom Tomato Workshop.

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

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

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See March 6.

The Birth Haven: Positive Birth Movement meeting. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Open to all expectant mothers. Registration required.

2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 206. Info: 3964969.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. See March 6.

Central Library: Jazz: Live at the Library.

7-8:30 p.m. For all ages. Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See March 6.

Northside Branch: Read! Play! Learn! See March 6. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 6. Village Branch: Explore More. See March 6. Books and More.

See March 6. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 14 Boyle County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Class. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration required. Danville. Info: (859) 583-1007 or (859) 236-2053.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Jump and Jive Storytime. See March 7. Silver Screen: “Double Indemnity.” 12:30 p.m. Free, popcorn and soda included. Teen Hang Out, play xBox games, do homework, or just hang out with your friends. 4-5:45 p.m. Grades 6-12. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Learn About Breastfeeding in Espanol. 1-2:30 p.m.

Free. Registration required. PH Clinic North, 805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2483.

Explorium: Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m.

Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members.

Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info:

258-3253.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Woodcock Watch, take an evening walk to search for nocturnal animals. 7 p.m. registration required. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller Kevin Hopper and Celador. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Lexington Philharmonic: presents “The Gold Rush,” a multimedia performance of the Charlie Chaplin silent film. 7:30 p.m. $20-$70.

UK Singletary Center. Info: 233-4226.

Lexington Opera House: “The Miracle Worker,” the story of Helen Keller and her triumph over unbelievable odds. 8 p.m. on March 14; 2 & 8 p.m. on March 15; 1 & 6 p.m. on March 16. $37-$107. 401 W. Short St. Info: 233-3535.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. See March 7.

Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See March 7. Village Branch: Teen Volunteer Orientation, required for teens wanting to be homework helpers. 3:30-4:30 p.m. For high schoolers. Registration required.

Info: 231-5500.

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Spring Break Camps March 31st - April 4th

Group Skating Lessons, Gym Time, Crafts, Mini Golf & Games

269-5681

Sign Up Today Call 859-619-6228 for Skating Camp Info 560 Eureka Springs Drive, Lexington Registration Forms Online at

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Saturday 15 UK Good Samaritan Hospital: Nursing Your Infant. 9 a.m.-noon. $25 per couple. For women delivering at UK Good Sam. Registration required. 310 S. Limestone St. Info: 323-2750.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Common Threads, knitting and crocheting group. 10 a.m.

Saturday Studio- Working with Clay. 1-3 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Lex Convention Center: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention, more than 60 celebrity guests, artists, vendors and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on March 15; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 16. $20 per day or $30 for the weekend. Heritage Hall. Info: (606) 547-6643.

Living Arts & Science Center: Etsy 1.0: Building Your Handmade Shop on Etsy.com. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 members, $40 non-members.

For adults. Registration required.

362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Info: 252-5222.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Junior Naturalist “Birds of Prey,” featuring Raptor Rehab and live birds. 11 a.m. Ages 4 & up. Registration required, seating is limited.

McConnell Springs. Info: 2254073.

35th Annual Alltech St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival: Irish entertainment, storytellers, food, and free family activities from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Parade begins at 1 p.m. on Main Street. Activities located in Cheapside Park. Events held rain or shine. Info: www. lexingtonstpatsparade.org or 396-8270.

Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Homemade Ice Cream.” See March 1. Imagination Station, “St. Patty’s Day Bingo.” See March 1.

Sketch Pad Discovery, “Luck O’ the Irish.” See March 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner, Bedtime Math. 11 a.m.

Ages 4 & up. 161 Lexington Green Circle. Info: 273-2911.

Lexington Art League: Luminosity.

Spanish Tours. An interactive

exhibition of light inspiring children of all ages. 1-2 p.m. Display runs through April 6. 209 Castlewood Dr. Info: www.lexingtonartleague. org.

Rupp Arena: Winter Jam Tour, with performers Newsboys, Thousand Foot Krutch, Newsong and more. 6 p.m. $10. Info: 233-4567.

Southland Christian Church: Free Adoption and Foster Care Seminar, general session, testimonies and a parent panel.

Open to the public. Info: (502) 498-4765.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See March 1. Luck of the Irish, drop by to make a St. Patrick’s Day keepsake. 1-3 p.m.

For all kids. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See March 1.

Lexington Ballet Company Ballet Levels 1–8 Pre-Ballet Ballet Master Class Summer Intensive MAD Camp Adult Ballet Private Lessons

Sunday 16 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See March 2.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 2.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Jack and the Wonder Beans.” 2 p.m. on March 16; 2 & 7 p.m. on March 22; 2 p.m. on March 23. $15 adults, $13 children. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

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Monday 17 Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See March 3. Book Discussion, “Hild” but Nicola Griffith. 7 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease. Information session on types of dementia, warning signs, causes and risk factors. 4-6 p.m. Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch. 1733 Russell Cave Road. Info: (800) 272-3900.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump.

See March 3. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. Mon-

Lexington Opera House March 22 2:00PM & 7:30PM Join Snow White for Tea at Shakespeare and Co. at 4:00pm

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Thurs. Grades K-12. Teen Game Club. See March 3. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 18 Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 4.

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Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See March 4. Preschool Storytime.

See March 4. Crafty Teen Tuesday, use bleach pens to personalize a book bag. 4:305:30 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Gattitown Lexington: Kids Eat Free Tuesdays. Kids 12 and under receive a free buffet with the purchase of a regular price adult buffet. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Limit one child per adult. 2524 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 277-2323 Lexington Art League: Luminosity. Family Tours. An interactive exhibition of light inspiring children of all ages. 10 a.m. Display runs through April 6. 209 Castlewood Dr. Info: www.lexingtonartleague.org.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “St. Patrick’s Day Fun!” See March 4. The Sketch Pad art room.

See March 4.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 4.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Eat, Move, Lose Weight Support Group. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. PH Clinic South, 2433 Regency Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Health Chats about Diabetes. 5-6 p.m. Free.

Nathaniel Mission Free Clinic, 616 DeRoode St. Info: 288-2446. Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See March 4.

Milward Support Group: Support Groups for the Journey of Grief. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Reservations requested. 1509 Trent Blvd.

Info: 272-3414.

The Birth Haven: Centering Group. 8 p.m.

2891 Richmond Rd., Suite 206. Info: 5531973.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. See March 4.

Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See March 4. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme. See March 4. Paws to Read. See March 4. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime.

See March 4. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See March 4. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 19 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “St. Patrick’s Day Slime.” See March 5.

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of “Little Miss Sunshine.” 6:30 p.m. Free.

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

Frankfort Medical Pavilion: Breastfeeding Basics class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. 279 King’s Daughters Dr. Info: (877) 376-2631 or (502) 226-1655.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: PreDiabetese Class, learn the basics about preventing diabetes. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration required. Village Branch Public Library, 2185 Versailles Rd. Info: 288-2446.

Growing Peaceful Families: It’s a Jungle Out There: Internet Safety for Parents. 7-9 p.m. $10 per person. Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See March 5. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. See March 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 5. Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime. See March 5. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class. See March 5. Diabetes Prevention, presented by the Fayette County Health Department. 6:307:30 p.m. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 20 Grandparents As Parents Conference: Workshops, resource fair, free legal consultations and more. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $5 for grandparents, $50 for professionals.

Registration deadline March 7. Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike. Info: 257-5582.

Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Shamrock Mosaics.” See March 6.

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

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Lunch and Learn. Noon-1 p.m. Family Game Night, games, pizza and drinks. 6-8 p.m. Free.

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

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Basics class. 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Registration required. Babies R Us, Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598. Low-Impact Zumba Classes. See March 6.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. See March 6.

Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See March 6. Northside Branch: Read! Play!

Learn! See March 6. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 6. Little Explorers. See March 6. Village Branch: Explore More. See March 6. Books and More.

See March 6. Info: 231-5500.

Friday 21 MOMS Club of Lexington-East: Monthly Meeting, support group for at-home moms who live east of Richmond Rd. 9:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. First United Methodist Church, 4131 Todds Rd. Info: momsclublexeast@yahoo.com.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Jump and Jive Storytime. See March 7.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Breastfeeding Mom Club, meet with other breastfeeding moms and a lactation consultant. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. PH Clinic North, 805A Newtown Circle. Info: 288-2348.

LexDance: Contra Dance with open calling and band. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $5 students and first-timers. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. Info: 552-5433.

Living Arts & Science Center: No School Day Classes, Water Wonders. Classes for grades K-8. Cost and times vary. Registration required. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222 or www.lasclex.org.

Down Syndrome Association of Central KY: World Down Syndrome Day, visit www.

DSACK.org for info on support and education.

Info: 494-7809.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. See March 7.

Eagle Creek Branch: Drop-in Craft. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grades PreK-3. Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See March 7.

Saturday 22 Race to Read 5K and Fun Run: Funds raised will send at-risk children to summer Reading Camp. Registration opens at 7:45 a.m.; race begins at 9 a.m.; awards at 11 a.m. For all ages. $25 individual, $15 children, $20 per person for a team of 4. Coldstream Park. Info: www.readingcamprocks.org.

Div. of Parks & Rec: Weekend Workout, volunteer to help with weed pulling, garden upkeep, trail maintenance and more. 10 a.m.

Meet at the Education Center and stay as long as you are able. McConnell Springs. Info: 225-4073.

March to Macy’s: A family event to raise funds for the Dunbar Marching Band to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Activities include silent auction, vendors, face painting, cakewalk and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, 1600 Man O’War Blvd. Info: 254-9732.

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Jessamine Co. Public Library: Literacy Bell Party, for children who have read their first book on their own in the past six months.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Photo, Slide, and Negative Scanning Workshop. 1-2 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Red Carpet Celebration: A film festival to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. Info: 494-7809.

Salato Wildlife Education Center: National Wildlife Week, family-friendly activities. 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. $4 adults, $2 youth, ages 4 & under free. #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort.

Info: (800) 858-1549 Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Behind the Rainbow.” See March 1. Imagination Station, “Kool-Aid Playdough” See March 1. Sketch Pad Discovery, “Spring Chicken.” See March 1.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See March 1.

Lexington Opera House: The Lexington Ballet presents “Snow White. 2 & 7:30 p.m. $30.75, $20.75 students. 401 W. Short St. Info: 2333535.

Lexington Art League: Luminosity. Family Tours. An interactive exhibition of light inspiring children of all ages. 5 p.m. Display runs through April 6. 209 Castlewood Dr. Info: www.lexingtonartleague.org.

LexDance: Contra Dance with caller and band TBA. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. $7 adults, $4 students and first-timers. Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Info: (859) 985-5501.

Walk It! Run It! Cure It!: A 5K Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Keeneland Race Course. Info: 3814719.

Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See March 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Chess Mates, a drop-in club

for all skill levels. 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 8 & up.

Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime.

See March 1. Lego Time. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesdays. Kids 12 and under receive a free buffet with the purchase of a regular price adult buffet. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Limit one child per adult. 2524 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 277-2323

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See March 2.

Growing Peaceful Families: Teaching Children Self-Control. 10 a.m.-noon. $10 per person. Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

St. Mary School: Open House. Montessori 3-5 year olds-Grade 8. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 1121 Main St., Paris. Info: 987-3815.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See March 4. Preschool Storytime.

See March 4.

The Women’s Club: Sunday SessionsInformation for Caregivers. March topic is legal issues such as estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid trusts. 2-4 p.m.

Free. 214 N. Broadway Rd. Info: 396-8055.

Explorium: Baby Explorers, “Start Your Engines.” See March 4. The Sketch Pad art room. See March 4.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 2.

Baby Moon: Breastfeeding Essentials I class.

7-9 p.m. $30. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 420-6262.

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Baptist Health Education Center: Breastfeeding 101 class. 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

For women delivering at Baptist Health. 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Info: 260-6357.

Monday 24 Veritas Christian Academy: Open House. 9 a.m. St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2351 Alumni Dr. Info: www.veritaschristianky.com.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See March 3.

La Leche League of Lexington: Monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: 351-9865.

Lex Public Library: Eagle Creek Branch: Jump Baby Jump. See March 3. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-8 p.m. MonThurs. Grades K-12. Teen Game Club. See March 3. Info: 231-5500.

Tuesday 25 Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 4.

Gattitown Lexington: Kids Eat Free

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Toddler Time. See March 4.

Ephraim McDowell Medical Center: Breastfeeding class. 7 p.m. Free for those delivering at FRMC. Registration required. 217 S. Third St., Danville. Info: (859) 239-2534.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Low-Impact Aerobics Classes. See March 4.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. See March 4.

Eagle Creek Branch: Babytime. See March 4. Northside Branch: Read and Rhyme.

See March 4. Paws to Read. See March 4. Tates Creek Branch: Baby and Me Storytime. See March 4. Village Branch: Big and Little Storytime. See March 4. Village Teen Advisory Board, help plan library events for teens. 5-5:45 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Info: 231-5500.

Wednesday 26 Explorium: S.M.A.S.H. Club, “Lego Math.” See March 5.

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6:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.

Babies R Us: Infant CPR Class. 1 & 1:45 p.m. $3. Registration required. Hamburg Pavilion. Info: 263-8598.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: Health Chats About Diabetes En Espanol. 6-7 p.m.

Bluegrass Community Health Center, 1306 Versailles Rd. Info: 263-2507.

Take Back the Night 2014: Annual march and rally to end violence. 7 p.m. Free. Three locations: Thoroughbred Park, Third Street Stuff and Coffee, and the UK Patterson Office Tower. Info: 257-3189.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Toddler Time. See March 5. Central Library: The Young and The Restless Storytime. See March 5. Eagle Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 5.

Tates Creek Branch: First Steps Storytime.

See March 5. Village Branch: Teen Guitar Class. See March 5. Info: 231-5500.

Thursday 27 Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s, “Zapotec Rugs.”

See March 6.

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

Frankfort Christian Academy: Open House.

Introducing a new transitional kindergarten program. 6-7 p.m. 1349 U.S. 421, Frankfort.

Info: (502) 695-0744.

Living Arts & Science Center: Copying the Old Masters with Ashley Howell. 6-8 p.m. weekly through April 24. For adults and teens. $90 members, $100 non-members.

Registration required. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

Growing Peaceful Families: Teaching Children Self-Control. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 per person. Registration required. 118 Constitution St., Suite 200. Info: 333-3053.

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Explorium: Super Saturdays, “Chuck Close Masterpiece.” See March 1. Imagination Station, “Dream Catchers.” See March 1.

Sketch Pad Discovery, “Layered Cherry Blossom Beauties.” See March 1.

Lex-Fayette County Health Dept: LowImpact Zumba Classes. See March 6.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Kids Corner. See March 1.

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Bouncing Babies Storytime. See March 6.

Eagle Creek Branch: Toddler Time. See March 6. Northside Branch: Read! Play!

Learn! See March 6. Tates Creek Branch: Preschool Storytime. See March 6. Village Branch: Explore More. See March 6. Books and More. See March 6. Info: 231-5500.

Adventure Falls: Miniature Golf and Batting Cage Facility opens. Cost and hours vary.

Lake Reba Park, Richmond. Info: (859) 623-8753.

Friday 28 Jessamine Co. Public Library: Jump and Jive Storytime. See March 7.

Attachment Parenting Group: Monthly meeting. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Baby Moon, 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoon.org.

Explorium: Parent’s Night Out. 6-10 p.m.

Children must be potty-trained. $15 per child for members, $18 per child for non-members.

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

Lex Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Play and Learn. See March 7.

Tates Creek Branch: The Young and the Restless. See March 7.

Saturday 29 Div. of Parks & Rec: 7th Annual Wine Barrel Tasting for the Springs. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 includes tastings at 17 different wineries.

21 & up. Info: www.mcconnellsprings.org or 272-0682. Stargazing, view the night sky through telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Cub. 7 p.m.

Free. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Info: 272-6105.

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Lex Public Library: Central Library: Super Saturday Storytime. See March 1. Eagle Creek Branch: Lego Club. 10 a.m.-noon.

Ages 7-12. Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime. See March 1.

Sunday 30 Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Baby & Me. See March 2.

Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See March 2.

Monday 31 FCPS: No School, Spring Break.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: presents “Jack and the Wonder Beans.” 2 p.m. on March 16; 2 & 7 p.m. on March 22; 2 p.m. on March 23. $15 adults, $13 children. LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Explorium: Open Monday for Spring Break.

General admission $8. Imagination Station, “Chemistry Exploration.” 1-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Free with general admission. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Jessamine Co. Public Library: Mother Goose Storytime. See March 3.

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Inspired by his elementary school music teacher, Andrea Marcum, and after attending more summer camps and plays, Cavan auditioned for LCT’s middle school acting troupe, Junior Company, as a sixth grader.

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o you think playing basketball for her father at Transylvania University was a done deal for Dunbar High star Brooke Todd? Not so fast.

“Up through middle school, I wasn’t sure Brooke would even play high school ball,” Coach Greg Todd said.

That’s because Brooke was a girl of many interests. “Well-balanced,” her dad said.

A straight-A student, Brooke played the flute and piano, danced with the Lexington Parks and Recreation Kiddie Kapers program, played volleyball and swam every summer.

She also attended her father’s basketball games, first at Berea High, his alma mater where he is still the alltime leader in scoring and rebounding.

The head coach, Greg led the Berea girls to the state tournament in 1998.

He then coached Lexington Catholic for seven seasons, winning three state titles before taking the job at Transylvania in 2006.

Before entering high school, Brooke had been to seven state tournaments as a fan. And it wasn’t until high school that Brooke emerged as a serious basketball player.

She made the varsity as a freshman and started as a sophomore when Dunbar advanced to the State Tournament Final Four, where she was named to the all-tournament team.

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As a junior, she made the All-Region team and broke her block records (single game, 12; season 104).

As a senior, Brooke has led Dunbar to 22-5 record, averaging 13.5 points, 12.7 rebounds and 6.2 blocks. She has had four triple-doubles and set new block records (single game, 13; season and career, 161 and 356 and counting).

“Brooke has improved every year in high school and it has all come from her,” Greg said. “She moves well, is good defensively and rebounds well.”

He also loves her attitude.

“She had a sub-par game in a win over Lafayette and she was happy,” Greg said. “She was the best player on the court in the re-match and Dunbar lost and she was disappointed.”

No wonder he wanted her at Transylvania. Other coaches had the same idea.

“At first, I was against going to Transylvania,” Brooke said. “But I visited and liked all the people. I can be a real student-athlete at Transylvania.”

Academics are important to Brooke.

She has a 4.82 weighted GPA, scored 30 on the ACT, and enjoys math and science. She will study physical therapy.

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Six years ago when Tristan was 8, the family visited Graceland. In Memphis, McIntosh realized the rich history of the city, returned to BCH and helped form the RISE Club, which stands for Real World Integrated Study Enhancement.

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annual trip – Memphis one year, Charleston, S.C., the next.

“Both cities have so much history,” McIntosh said. “The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis and Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston.”

Mama Mac (as the students call her) connects with the students so well because of her involvement with school clubs. Besides working on RISE, she was the Prom Club sponsor for seven years and the yearbook advisor for five.

“It shows you care about things the kids are interested in,” she said, “and you see each student as a person.”

BCH Principal David Horseman said: “Kelly has such great passion for the students. She just cares so much.”

An innovator, McIntosh builds student skills through intervention and uses the new web-based Math 360 to keep students engaged.

McIntosh is also a faculty leader.

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for her principal certification, she was picked to lead the district’s new CIITS program. This on-line initiative is a way to teach teachers, providing lesson plans, professional development and assessment tools.

These are serious jobs held by a woman who takes education very seriously…but still has fun teaching.

“I like to keep things pretty lighthearted,” she said. “I treat all of the students like human beings and they appreciate that. It’s why they feel comfortable coming to me.”

And they just ask for Mama Mac.

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