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Letter From Katie
September 2019 Vol. 23 Issue 9
Blue Hair & Tattoos? I’m Taking Off My ‘Mom Costume’
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y senior year of college was when I finally felt comfortable with my “look.” I had black hair with hot pink tips, tattoos scattered about my skin, and jeans that came by their many rips honestly. Then, I became a mom and I felt the pressure to look more “mom-like.” I didn’t know any moms with tattoos and unicorn hair. That is how my “Mom Costume” came to be. I kept my hair a natural color. I stopped getting tattoos. I bought a pair of mom jeans. My clothes shopping mantra was “More Donna Reed, less Joan Jett.” It wasn’t until my third child was born that I had an epiphany – I AM a mom, no matter what I look like. It seems silly it
took me so long to realize that, but society puts a lot of pressure on moms (and women in general) when it comes to appearance. I worried that my old look would make people assume I was a bad mom. But I know I am a good mom and it’s got nothing to do with how I dress or style my hair. I let go of that ridiculous notion of what a “good mom” looks like and decided to reclaim my style. I’ve had electric blue hair for over a year now, new tattoos (homages to Wonder Woman and Harry Potter), and while I still rock the mom jeans, I do it because they are super comfortable and not because I think I have to. Punk rock women can be good moms. Conservatively-dressed women can be bad moms. We all have the capacity to be good or bad parents, but that is all based on our choices, not our appearance. Y
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Out & About
Pumpkin Patch Express; Bluegrass Autism Walk; Next Best Years; LCT’s ‘la ofrenda’
Touch a Truck
At this fund-raiser for the Child Development Center, kids can explore gigantic vehicles.
KidChella is Here!
Lexington’s first children’s arts & music festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 28
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Book Clubs for Kids
The Carnegie Center has added a club for girls to its list of Book Clubs
Fall Festivals
Check out our list of 16 big outdoor events that make autumn a memorable season.
After-School Activities
Our list of options includes academics, dance, arts & crafts, theater and museums.
in every issue
September
Calendar: Pages 20-29
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4 Baby Bump 6 Positive Parenting 12 Fayette Co. Schools
18 Dr. Graebe 19 Dr. Ison 30 KU’s Scholar Athlete
On the cover Owen, 3, is the son of Carrie and Randy Gilbert of Harrodsburg. Photo by
Robin Allen Photography
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Lexington’s Family-Focused
Arts & Music Festival Featuring
ZAK MORGAN Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter
SARAH SMITHA Singer/Songwriter for Families
RANDY WILSON & JULIA PURCELL Traditional Appalachian Children’s Music
THE STEREOS - THE ORIGINALS - MAYOR Youth bands from Lexington Music Education’s Rock School
DANCERS FROM BLUEGRASS YOUTH BALLET & ELEVATE ACADEMY OF DANCE GTON 201 LE XIN 9
Saturday, September 28 FREE / 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Moondance Amphitheater - Beaumont Center
Live children's musicians, art and movement workshops for the whole family! For more details, follow us on Facebook or visit LexingtonFamily.com/kidchella
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Touch-a-Truck on Sept. 15
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ouch-A-Truck returns to Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1-5 p.m. This fundraiser for the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass offers an opportunity for families to climb on, climb in, see, touch and explore construction, emergency and service vehicles of all sizes in a fun and safe environment.
The annual event includes a Kids Zone with inflatables, games, a playground, a silent auction and a chance to run the bases. Cost is $20 per vehicle (up to seven people.) Child Development Center of the Bluegrass provides early intervention and therapy services as well as full-day and part-day programs for children with and without disabilities. All funds raised at this event are used to directly impact the services offered to children with and without special needs. Info: (859) 218-2322 or hshaw@cdcbg.org Y
Pumpkin Patch Express
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he Great Pumpkin Patch Express rolls into the Kentucky Railway Museum in September. Celebrate the arrival of fall with Charlie Brown and Snoopy and a 45-minute train ride. The event also includes family activities such as a coloring area, mini train rides, a bounce house, games and more. Children can select a pumpkin to take home. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Train rides are Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $23 per person. Info: www.kyrail.org or (800) 272-0152. Y
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P- - A- - -R- - E- - -N- - T- - I- -N- - -G- - - -Q- - U- - E- - -S- - T- - I- -O- - N- - -SEach month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page.
August’s Feedback Question: If your child chooses a
career based on their current obsession, what will they be? t “Princess paleontologist.” – Reb Sue t “Blacksmith (6-year-old) and Ice Cream Flavor Maker (9year-old).” – Stephanie Schember t “My daughter would be a nurse. She is obsessed with bandaids. She loves sticking them on anything she thinks is a boo boo, including my freckles and moles.” – Ashley Truman t “Being in a ‘Descendants’ movie.” – Marie Rere Eldridge September’s Feedback Question is:
If my child was an animal, what would they be and why?” Answer our Feedback Question and your comments could be in the magazine!
September at BabyBumpLexington.com Playroom Decor: Check out our favorite products to decorate
NEXT BEST YEARS OF
Your Life he 24th annual “Next Best Years of Your Life: Living the Good Life” Conference will be held on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way. The conference is an opportunity for citizens age 55 & up to meet, connect and learn. This year’s keynote speaker is Judge Pamela Goodwine, who will speak on seniors’ value to the community. Other conference topics include estate planning, stretching techniques, a cooking for one demonstration and drug studies related to dementia. Lunch time entertainment will feature Dixieland South. The conference runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $12 for attendees and includes breakfast, lunch and materials. The deadline to register is Sept. 9. Info: (859) 257-5582 or http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/ Y 4 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
your child’s play area, plus tips on keeping toys organized.
Baby-Proofing Checklist: September is Baby Safety
Month. Make sure your home is a safe space for your baby to live and play.
Giveaways: Follow us on Facebook for a chance to win a
collection of Nick. Jr DVDs in September. Facebook.com/babybumplexington.
Who Said It?
“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.” Answer on Page 8
GIVEAWAYS 2019
Great Pumpkin Patch express
The Great Pumpkin Patch Express visits the Kentucky Railway Museum on Sept. 28 & 29 for family fun with Charlie Brown. Enter to win a Family 4-pack of tickets from Lexington Family.
register online @ LexingtonFamily.com To enter, visit www.lexingtonfamily.com or call 223-1765. The deadline to enter the giveaways is Thursday, Sept. 19. Identify which advertisement has the icon of the smiling woman’s face and tell us where you picked up the magazine.
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Paw patrol Live tickets Rocky, Chase and friends are coming to Rupp Arena in October for “Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure” Lexington Family Magazine has a Family 4-Pack of tickets to give away.
Very Hungry Caterpillar Tix We have a Family 4-pack of tickets to give away to The Lexington Children’s Theatre production of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites.”
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Arts & Music Festival Made for Kids
Zak Morgan
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter
Randy Wilson & Julia Purcell
Traditional Appalachian Children’s Music
Bluegrass Youth Ballet
Sarah Smitha Singer/Songwriter for Families
The Stereos, The Originals, and Mayor Youth bands from Lexington Music Education’s Rock School
Elevate Academy of Dance
SPONSORS
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Kidchella: Saturday, Sept. 28
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exington hosts many fairs and festivals, but KidChella will be the first of its kind in the Bluegrass on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Moondance Amphitheater in Beaumont Center. KidChella is a children’s arts and music festival, cohosted by Lexington Family Magazine and Lexington Parks & Recreation. The event isn’t just family-friendly. It’s family-focused. Musical acts will perform throughout the day, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The line-up includes Grammy-nominated performer Zak Morgan; Appalachian folk musicians Julia Purcell & Randy Wilson; local singer/songwriter Sarah Smitha; The March Madness Marching Band; Bluegrass Youth Ballet; Elevate Academy of Dance; and Mayor, The Stereos and The Originals from Lexington Music Education’s Rock School. The event is free for all ages thanks to our Gold Sponsor, The Living Arts & Science Center, and our Bronze Sponsor, Willis Music. Look for them on stage during the festival for special presentations. Booths at the event will provide activities for kids of all ages. From games and art projects, to aerial yoga demos, to crafting your own ribbon wand, plenty of hands-on fun awaits at KidChella. Bring pocket money for snacks because delicious food and sweet treats will be served up by Manje Ice and Manje Kitchen. For an up-to-date booth list, find and follow our event page on Facebook. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Lexington Parks & Recreation to help fund future family programming for the community. If you are a business interested in booth space, email LexingtonFamilyEvents@gmail.com Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 28 and join us for the first KidChella festival in Lexington. We hope to see you there! Info: 223-1765 or visit www.lexingtonfamily.com/kidchella Y
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Lexington Children’s Theatre
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Changing From Adversaries to Allies ave you ever felt like you were at war with your toddler or teen? Everything feels like a battle because of these constant skirmishes.
Between clashes, you may find yourself nursing resentment, grumbling about your beloved child as if he were your enemy. When your child feels like your adversary, it is easy to discount her needs or feelings because your agenda is the most important thing at that moment: getting in the car, putting shoes on, cleaning up blocks … The next time you feel your back rising, notice where you are headed, and choose a different perspective. You can’t wait for your child to “get a new attitude” until you do. Your perspective and approach matter tremendously if you want to become allies and work together, rather than standing at odds. How? Keep these points in mind: t Your child is NOT your enemy. You have conflicting priorities at the moment. t Your child is doing the best he can for his level of brain development. t Children who feel connected (loved, respected, valued, important) are generally much more cooperative, because their needs are being met. t How you interact with your child every day matters. Do you bring more support or more criticism? t Anger keeps us from accessing our thinking brain, and bringing our best selves to the situation. t Define the problem and state it, asking for your child’s help to figure it out. t Working together to solve the problem puts you on the same side. So, instead of seeing your child as an 8 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
enemy, see her as an ally to work with to come to an agreement or to solve a problem together. Some examples: “Enemy” Perspective: “You need to put your shoes on right away.” Problem: Shoes need to be on so your feet are safe. “Ally Perspective: “We need to leave. Do you want to put your shoes on here or in the car?” Another example: “Enemy” Perspective: “How many times have I told you to feed the dog?” Problem: The dog needs to be fed. “Ally” Perspective: “It’s your job to feed Bingo. Let’s see if we can think of a way that you can remember without being reminded.” If this seems like too much, and you feel yourself digging your heels in deeper, take a deep breath. When you can become your own ally, you will feel better. And when you feel better, you do better. Consider this quote from the late author, Wayne Dyer: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Dr. Lesley Iwinski is the mother of three grown children, a family physician and owner of Growing Peaceful Families, LLC. She offers classes, workshops and seminars. Info: (859) 333-3053 or www.growingpeacefulfamilies.com. Y
he Lexington Children’s Theatre presents “la ofrenda,” a play dealing with the Día de los Muertos Mexican holiday. History is something Alex doesn’t get. Not even his abuela, a strongwilled Chicana named Marta Torres, can help him understand the beauty and magic of Día de los Muertos. But with a little thunder and a lot of magic, a fast-talking skeleton might give Alex the courage and compassion he needs to connect. Showtimes are Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children. The Saturday, Sept. 28 show is Pay-What-You-Can. The show is recommended for ages 9 & up. Info: LCT Main Stage, 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.
Bluegrass Autism Walk: Sept 22
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he 2019 Bluegrass Autism Walk, sponsored by the Autism Society of the Bluegrass, is set for Sunday, Sept. 22 at Kroger Field on the UK campus. Entertainment, children’s activities and a vendor fair are part of this fundraiser to support autism awareness and advocacy. Registration is available online or by mail. Visit https://asbg.org/ autism-walk/ to register. Registration is $20 per adult, $10 per child. On-site registration will be $25, and $15 per child. Registration begins at 2 p.m. The 2K walk starts at 3:15 p.m., and activities continue until 5 p.m. Info: (859) 539-7137 or greatexpectationsky@gmail.com
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Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
Book Clubs for Kids: Building Brain Power t the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, book clubs are not just for adults. For the past decade, the Center has offered book clubs for pre-kindergartners. This meets a vital community educational need because Lexington, like most everywhere else in America, has no publicly supported preschool education. In Fayette County schools, for example, only 51.3% of incoming students last fall met kindergarten readiness benchmarks. Reading to a child is the most beneficial way to feed that child’s brain. “The most important thing we can do for our children is read to them and that starts the day they are born” said Jessica Mohler, the Center’s Head of Communications and Marketing. “Reading to your children directly impacts their brain development. It’s part of cultivating a child’s language skills and is essential for school readiness and their commitment to lifelong learning.”
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The Center this year has added a new club, for girls 6-8 years old called Girl Power: A Book Club for Girls Who Will Change the World. “The books will build self-esteem and increase social and emotional confidence,” Mohler said. “We want to empower young girls.” All book clubs are free and are for a child with a grown-up. The instructors are trained professionals. The clubs are sponsored by the PNC Foundation. Here is the fall schedule. Click Clack Moo: Birth to 2 years old. Melissa Johnson-Farris. Tuesdays. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22. 10:1511 a.m. Toddler Book Club: 2-year-olds. Instructor: Glenna Holloway. Saturdays. Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Early Learner Book Club: 3-5 years old. Instructor: Glenna Holloway. Saturdays. Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor Cierra Spaulding is surrounded by Book Club attendees Girl Power: A Book Club for Girls Who Will Change the World. Girls 6-8 years old. Instructor: Cierra Spaulding. Saturdays. Sept. 7, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23. 10:30-noon. To register: visit carnegiecenterlex.org Y
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Excellence Rules at Fayette County Public Schools From Perfect ACT Scores to College Scholarships, FCPS Students Enjoy Success By Emmanuel Caulk, Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent.
Every child who enters the Fayette County Public Schools has unique strengths and talents. Our job as a school district is to provide each student with the experiences needed to reach his or her unlimited potential by ensuring that each individual is inspired to learn, supported to succeed and challenged to discover their path to success in college, career and life. Re Magnet, and Special Academic programs designed to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Whether your child wants to be an ambassador or an artist, a scientist or a singer, and engineer or an entrepreneur, an inventor or an Ivy League professor, we have advanced programs that will help them achieve their dreams. Consider this: • This past summer, we had 28 SCAPA Lafayette students attend Governors School for the Arts and 8 SCAPA Lafayette students attend Governors Scholars Program. In addition, our 54 2019 SCAPA Lafayette • The 2019 graduates from the Liberal Arts Academy included 38 AP Diploma recipients, 13 National AP Scholars, and 9 National Merit Finalists. Students completed an average of 12 AP classes and averaged a • 100 percent of the 28 members of Spanish Immersion Program Class of 2019 at Bryan Station earned the FCPS Seal of Biliteracy and passed the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. • The graduates of the Math, Science, and Technology Center at Paul Laurence Dunbar included 28 National Merit Finalists, 15 Presidential Scholar Candidates, 13 perfect ACT scores, and 1 International Science and Engineering Fair Winner. Every graduate also completed a Capstone Research Project, which they presented at local science fairs and at the MSTC annual Symposium. Collectively, the seniors of the MSTC program were awarded more than $9.5 million in college scholarships. scholarships, including 39 full-tuition or full-ride awards. Apply now to be a part of the excellence in FCPS!
Dynamic Educational Opportunities for FCPS Students The application window for the 2020-21 school year is open from August 15, 2019 to October 7, 2019. Online applications will be accepted through midnight on October 7, 2019. Please call us at 859-381-4741 or send us an email at special.programs@fayette.kyschools.us. Elementary
Dixie Magnet Elementary (K-5) Gifted Accelerated Program (4th - 8th) Maxwell Spanish Immersion (K-5) SCAPA at Bluegrass - School for the Creative and Performing Arts (4th - 8th)
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Academy of Information Technology at Bryan Station (9th - 12th) Air Force Junior ROTC at Bryan Station High (9th - 12th) Army Junior ROTC at Henry Clay (9th - 12th) Biomedical Technology Magnet Program at Frederick Douglass (9th - 12th) Carter G. Woodson Academy (6th - 12th) Eastside Technical Center (9th - 12th) International Baccalaureate Programme at Tates Creek (9th - 12th) Liberal Arts Academy at Henry Clay (G/T; 9th - 12th) Locust Trace Agriscience (9th - 12th) Martin Luther King, Jr. - Academy of Excellence (6th - 12th) Math, Science and Technology Center at Dunbar (G/T; 9th - 12th) Opportunity Middle College (11th - 12th) Pre-Engineering Program at Lafayette (9th - 12th) SCAPA at Lafayette - School for the Creative and Performing Arts (G/T; 9th - 12th) Southside Technical Center (8th - 12th) Spanish Immersion Program at Bryan Station (9th - 12th) StationARTS at Bryan Station (9th - 12th) STEAM Academy (9th - 12th) The Learning Center (8th - 12th) The Stables (8th - 12th) The Success Academy (age 16+)
Presents
Sunday, October 6 at 2:00pm Saturday, October 12 at 11:00am (Pay What You Can Performance)
at The Lexington Opera House
401 W Short St, Lexington KY 40507 For tickets and more information visit WWW.LCTONSTAGE.ORG Or call 859.254.4546 x247
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Fall Festivals DANIEL BOONE PIONEER FESTIVAL
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 / Winchester www.danielboonepioneerfestival.com A weekend of arts and crafts, a talent contest, 5K run and concerts.
free for children 2 & under. See website for times and complete listing of festival adventures.
WAVELAND ART FAIR
Sept. 5-8 / Harrodsburg www.terrapinhillfestivals.com A music festival, with workshops, arts and crafts vendors, food and more.
Sept. 7 & 8 / 225 Waveland Museum Lane / (859) 272-3611 / www.parks.ky.gov Browse, shop and meet Kentucky artists, tour the Waveland main home, enjoy local food and wine and children’s activities at the fifth annual Waveland Art Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 admission, children under 12 are free.
KENTUCKY STATE BBQ FESTIVAL
BLUEGRASS RAILROAD MUSEUM
TERRAPIN HILL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sept. 6-8 / Danville www.kybbqfestival.com A BBQ competition, bike ride, art auction and live music.
FESTIVAL OF THE HORSE
Sept. 6-8 / Georgetown www.festivalofthehorse.org Family-friendly activities and entertainment are part of this signature Georgetown event that attracts visitors throughout the region. Events include horse shows, arts and crafts, food vendors, carnival rides and more.
ROOTS & HERITAGE
Sept. 6-8 / Downtown Lexington www.rootsfestky.com This celebration of cultural diversity features an African American Marketplace, KidsFest activites, performances, a parade and more.
BI-WATER FARM
AutumnFest 877 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown www.biwaterfarm.com Sept. 7-22 / Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.6 p.m., Sunday, Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 23-Oct. 31 / Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, Noon-7 p.m. Fall festivals are open seven days a week, special events planned on most weekends. $11.99 general admission, 14 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
175 Beasley Drive, Versailles (859) 873-2476 www.bluegrassrailroad.com Every Saturday & Sunday in October: Pumpkin Patch Trains
ECKERT’S VERSAILLES FARM
1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles (859) 873-3097 www.eckerts.com/versailles Saturdays & Sundays in Sept: AppleFest Fridays & Saturdays in Oct: Bonfires & Haunted Hayrides Saturdays & Sundays in October: Pumpkin Jamboree
JSP FALL ARTS FESTIVAL
Sept. 8 / Josephine Sculpture Park, Frankfort www.josephinesculpturepark.org A full day of free art activities & music for all ages & abilities. Free activities include an instrument petting zoo, printmaking, stone carving, tie-dye, sticker making, a scavenger hunt and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 parking.
EVANS ORCHARD
180 Stone Road, Georgetown (502) 863-2255 / www.evansorchard.com Sept. 14 & 15: Apple Festival Sept. 21-Oct. 31: Harvest Festival Kick off the apple season with the annual Apple Festival. Fun for the whole family
with pony and hay rides, a fun-filled play area, craft booths, fried apple pies, caramel apples, apple cider and apple picking. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5:30 p.m.
CHRIST THE KING OKTOBERFEST
Sept. 20-21 / 299 Colony Blvd. www.ctkoktoberfest.com Enjoy German food, arts and crafts, kids games, inflatables, Bingo & live music.
MIDWAY FALL FESTIVAL
Sept. 21 & 22 / Historic downtown Midway www.midwayfallfestival.com Enjoy arts, homemade crafts, live music, demonstrators & children’s activities.
KIDCHELLA ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL Sept. 28 / Moondance Amphitheatre, Lexington www.lexingtonfamily.com/kidchella Bring the whole family for a day of live music, interactive art projects, hands-on activities and fun at the first ever Lexington KidChella Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Sponsored by Lexington Family Magazine and Lexington Parks and Recreation.
HARVESTFEST AT SHAKER VILLAGE
Sept. 28-29 / Harrodsburg www.shakervillageky.org Climb hay stacks, take a hayride, meet the farm animals and much more. Included in admission to Shaker Village.
LOUISVILLE ZOO: WORLD’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY
Every Thursday-Sunday in Oct. 1100 Trevilian Way / Louisville www.louisvillezoo.org A not-so-scary Halloween party for kids ages 11 & under. Come in costume, see the zoo, trick-or-treat and more family fun. 4-10 p.m. Y
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Proceeds from this event go directly to benefit the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass - a non-profit, full-day early childhood education program with access to early intervention services for children with and without special needs in an integrated classroom setting.
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After School
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Bluegrass Youth Ballet 442 Southland Drive 859) 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.org The non-profit after-school program serves ages 3 through adults with creative movement, pre-ballet, eight levels of ballet, pointe, adult ballet, adult conditioning, contemporary dance, boys classes and performance opportunities. Piano and voice lessons are offered. Classes are located at our new location with 13,000-square-foot facility, including four studios, kitchen, music studios, dressing rooms, boutique, play area and plenty of room to sit and enjoy the viewing windows. BYB engages and inspires youth by providing access to the art of dance throughout our community
The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning 251 W. Second St. (859) 254-4175, ext. 21 www.carnegiecenterlex.org Offers seasonal classes in reading, writing and math for children; tutoring for students grades K-12; story time, monthly Family Fun and Learning Nights; writing, publishing and language classes for adults; author readings and other literary arts-related events. Many classes and events are free, and wherever low-cost registration fees are required scholarships are available.
Explorium of Lexington 440 W. Short St. / (859) 258-3253 www.explorium.com For more than 29 years, the Explorium of Lexington has offered hands-on ex-
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Lex. Children’s Theatre
www.themadpotter.biz Creative fun for everyone, including pottery painting and glass fusing. The Mad Potter is a walk-in studio, no appointment necessary. Parties of 6 or more, please call ahead so that we can be ready for you. Look on-line for special Kids classes this fall. Birthday Parties after school are great at The Mad Potter, too.
418 W. Short St. (859) 254-4546 www.lctonstage.org
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ploration in science and the arts for kids of all ages. Enjoy favorite exhibits such as the Bubble Zone and Moonscape, or make your own art in the Explorium’s sketch pad. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
LCT offers after-school theatre classes and workshops for children ages 2-18+. Classes are geared toward age groups and meet weekly during the fall, winter, spring and summer.
Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (859) 252-5222 www.LASCLEX.org With newly expanded building and programs, the LASC provides even more creative and unique classes, workshops, exhibits and family events. The LASC offers after-school classes on weekdays in various elementary schools and at the LASC location. Part- and full-day classes for K-12th grade students are offered 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on No-School Days for Fayette County. Morning, evening and Saturday activities are available for pre-school, K-12th and adults.
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“Before we had one giant therapy room. virtual reality headset, users can simulate Now we have more tools in our toolbox,” any sports environment such as football Dr. Graebe said. and baseball. For instance, baseball players Those tools include high-tech equipment can work on identifying the spin on a basedesigned to help in two main areas – brain ball as it leaves a pitcher’s hand. training and sports vision. With the new technology, Dr. Graebe Dr. Graebe specializes in Vision Therapy can work with brain waves and help and neuro-rehabilitation, which is a kind people lower their stress. of physical therapy for the eyes, brain “When we’re stressed we get tunnel and body that addresses the entire visual vision and can’t see the big picture,” Dr. system. Graebe said. That treatment already involves brain He applied the technology to himself. training. The new equipment will allow for His brain waves at first measured him at even more work in that area. 62 years old. (He’s 61.) After a few minSenaptec, a technology that helps meautes of brain training exercises, his brain sure and quantify sports performance, can wave age dropped to 42. improve sport specific skills. “Lowering your stress is a great benefit Augmenting the Senaptec is a Neuto your overall health,” he said, “and we rotracker, which includes a 3-D TV that can now be one part of that process.” Y improves concentration. Dr. Graebe also purchased an A.M.P SysDr. Rick Graebe tem that adds a virtual Family Eyecare Associates & reality component to Children’s Vision and Learning Center the 3-D TV. With the 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles myfamilyvision.com • (859) 879-3665
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mergencies happen to people. Children are no exception. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics: “An emergency is when you believe a severe injury or illness is threatening your child’s health or may cause permanent harm.” There are some situations that nearly everyone would agree warrant a child being seen in an Emergency Department. Others may not be so clear cut. There are some rules of thumb, though, that can help caregivers in making this important decision. Certain accidents usually warrant an ER visit. These include car crashes, smoke inhalation, choking, near drowning, firearm or other weapon injury, electric shock, more severe bicycle wrecks, and more severe falls. Any head trauma that results in any loss of consciousness, confusion or recurrent vomiting should be evaluated in the ER. The same goes for any rhythmic jerking with loss of consciousness (possible
seizure). Neck or spine injuries should also ented or confused. be evaluated. Ingestion of a poison, ingestion of Large or deep cuts should also be evaluanother’s medication or an overdose of a ated, especially if they involve the head, medication may warrant an ED evaluation. chest or abdomen. So should bleeding that Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) is a does not stop after holding direct pressure helpful resource and can be consulted as for five minutes. to whether a trip to the ED is necessary Large burns should be evaluated in an for an ingestion of a known substance. ER, especially if they involve the face, The container for the substance should chest, groin, hands or feet. be brought to the ER with the child if posShortness of breath and respiratory sible. distress are emergencies. If the skin or One of the most important things in the lips are gray, blue or purple, the child dealing with an emergency is for the child’s should be evaluated. caregiver to remain calm. Knowing CPR Severe dehydration warrants a trip to in these situations can be helpful because the ER. So does a rapid heart rate that it can help give a caregiver a stepwise apwill not slow down. Fever with a stiff neck proach to dealing with the emergency. The should have ER evaluation. So should fever American Red Cross and The American with a rash. Heart Association both teach it. Y A change in mental status should also be evaluated. This can include bizarre behavior, Dr. Charles Ison is a University of unusual sleepiness, being Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his difficult (or impossible) hometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a to awaken, acting disoripartner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates.
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Sunday 1 F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Plant Dyes.” 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339. Ashland Henry Clay Estate: Jazz on the Lawn. 5:30-7 p.m. Free admission, $5 parking. 120 Sycamore Road. Info: 266-8581. Bluegrass Classic Dog Show: Four days of all-breed confirmation and obedience competition. $8 daily admission. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: bgclassic.org
Bluegrass Classic Dog Show: Four days of all-breed confirmation and obedience competition. $8 daily admission. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: bgclassic.org Lexington Public Library: All branches closed.
Tuesday 3 F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Ages 24 months & under. Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Ages 24-36 months. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566.
2019 Chamber Music Festival: A series of concerts and fun pop-up events. Downtown Arts Center. Info: www.chambermusiclex.org
F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers: STEAM for Preschoolers. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Family Storytime: 6:307:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.
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F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 2315500.
Wednesday 4 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. 10 a.m. 1932 Pavilion Way. Info: 543-8518. F Jessamine County Public Library: Exercise with Ease. 10-11 a.m. Munch & Movie Trivia. 1111:30 a.m. Silver Screen: “Picnic.” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Jr. STEM Club. 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F Scott County Public Library: Creative Kids: Drop in craft activities. 3:30 p.m. Ages 6 & up. Bilingual Storytime: 6 p.m. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschoolers Explore: Firefighters. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen
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September 2019 Space: Board Games. 4:30-5:15 p.m. For middle and high school. Info: 231-5500.
Thursday 5 F Scott County Public Library: Preschool Storytime: Music, movement, stories and art. 10 and 11 a.m. Ages 3-5. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Native Plants.” 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Alzheimer’s Association: Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Webinar. 1-2 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Registration required. Info: www. ALZWebinars.org Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Born to be Wild. 6-8 p.m. Free, suggested donation $2. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 6-7:15 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Jessamine County Public Library: Pound Exercise Class: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Kentucky Horse Park: Rocky Mountain Horse Association International Horse Show. Sept. 5-7. Info: www.rmhorse.com F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Toddlers Little Listeners Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Northside Branch: K-5 Extreme Explorers: Owl Pellet Dissection. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Registration required. Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: K-5 Artist’s Studio: Perler Beads. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Grades K-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.
Friday 6 F Scott County Public Library: Kids on the Move: Dance, wiggle, jump and jive. 10 a.m. Ages 2-5. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Native Plants.” 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $3 per person, children under 2 enter free. 500 Alumni Dr. Info: 257-9339. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. One-to-One Job Search Assistance: 10:30-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. Kentucky Horse Park: MSEDA Dressage at the Park. Sept. 6-8. Info: www.mseda.org. New Vocations Charity Thoroughbred Show. Sept. 6-8. Info: www.newvocations.org F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies Storytime. 11-11:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Info: 231-5500.
Saturday 7 CASA Superhero Run: A 5K/1K race with a superhero costume contest, inflatables, food, crafts and more. Children’s 1K race begins at 8:30 a.m., 5K begins at 9 a.m. Activities run until noon. $20 for children’s 1K, $30 for all ages 5K. Kentucky Horse Park. Info: 246-4320. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. 10-11:15 a.m. Drop-ins welcome. $14 a class or class packages available. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com.
F Carnegie Center: Girl Power: A Book Club for Girls Who Will Change the World. 10:30 a.m.-noon. For girls ages 6-8 and caregivers. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Explorium: Super Saturday: Eager Engineers. 11 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5. Imagination Station: Mesmerizing Magic. 12:30-2 p.m. Grades K-5. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. 11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Info: 273-2911. F Jessamine County Public Library: Corel DRAW: Vinyl Cutter. 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Beatles Song Cover Contest: 4-5:30 p.m. Registration required. 60’s Fashion Contest: 5:30-6 p.m. Beatle-Mania Dance. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Scott County Public Library: Books & Best Friends: Young readers can practice reading with specially trained dogs. 2 p.m. Ages 4-12. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; dancing 8-11 p.m. $9 adults, $6 students and first-timers. 522 Patterson St. Info: 552-5433. Kentucky Horse Park: Comic Xperience Trade Show, a new comic conference for beginners and serious collectors. Sept. 7-8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: www.ComicXperience.com F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. K-5 Artist’s Studio: Active Art. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Northside Branch: Build Your Own Robot Friend. 10 a.m.-noon. For families, high school and middle school. Children under 12 must have a parent attend. Registration required. Info: 231-5500.
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention: Fall Fan Fest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20, children 10 & under enter free with paid adult. Lexington Convention Center. Info: info@lexingtoncomiccon.com
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Sky Zone: Toddler Time. Special jumping time for little ones. 10-11 a.m. Ages 5 & under. $11. 3644 Boston Rd. Info: 629-4455.
Waveland Art Fair: Tour the Waveland grounds and browse works by Kentucky artists. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 adults, children under 12 free. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.
Waveland Art Fair: Tour the Waveland grounds and browse works by Kentucky artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 adults, children under 12 free. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.
F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 1.
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September 2019 East: The Women’s Hospital Tour. 1 and 2 p.m. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby Ky. Children’s Garden: “Seed Saving.” See Sept. 1. Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Registration required. Maternity Unit Tours. 3 & 4 p.m. Registration required. New Brother/New Sister sibling class. 4-5:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 3-8. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. Baby Moon: Your Birth, Your Way Childbirth Class. 4:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Oct. 6. Recommended that the course be completed by 37 weeks gestation. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: K-5 Lego: Beyond the Brick. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Central Branch: Tween/Teen Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets. 2-3 p.m. For middle and high school. Tates Creek Branch: Check Out the Pollinators. 3:30-4:30 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.
Monday 9 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life & Folk Music. Preschoolers Class: 9-9:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m., or 5:30-6:15 p.m. weekly through Sept. 30. Ages 28 months-4 years. Toddlers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. or 4:40-5:15 p.m. weekly through Sept. 30. For active walkers through 28 months old. Registration required for all classes. Prenatal Yoga: See Sept. 2. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www. babymoonlex.com F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning: 9-10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime: 10-11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Girls Who Code Club: 6-6:30 p.m. Registration required. Coding for Everyone: Minecraft. 6:30-7 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Ages 24 months & under. Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Ages 24-36 months. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Carnegie Center: Flow & Grow Story Time.
10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 2-4 and caregivers. $5. Registration required. Lower Elementary Reading Group. 3:30-4:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 11. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required. Lower Elementary Math Group. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 11. Grades K-2. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 2. Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, a social group for people with memory loss and their care partners. 2-4 p.m. Prescreening required. Info: 2665283 ext. 8179. Baptist Health Lexington: Great Expectations 3-week childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Registration required. Maternity Unit Tours. 6 & 7 p.m. Registration required.1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn Storytime. 1111:45 a.m. Ages 3-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.
Tuesday 10 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life & Folk Music. Preschoolers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. weekly through Oct. 1. For ages 28 months-4 years. Toddlers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. weekly through Oct. 1. For active walkers through 28 months old. Babies Class: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. weekly through Oct. 1. Ages 4 months through active walkers. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers and Toddler Time: See Sept. 3. Explorium: Baby Explorers: Cookin’ in the Kitchen. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 9 months-2 years. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers: See Sept. 3. Teen Anime Night: 6-7:30 p.m. Family Storytime: 6:30-7:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s
Storytime. See Sept. 3. Alzheimer’s Association: Using Music to Combat Anxiety & Create Harmony: Phone Program. 1-2 p.m. Registration required at www. ALZphoneprograms.org Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays, served by period dressed interpreters and tour of the museum. 2 p.m. $30 per person. Reservations required. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611. Carnegie Center: Upper Elementary Reading Group. 3:30-4:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 12. Grades 3-5. Free. Registration required. ESL for Kids. 5:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Oct. 15. For English Language Learners Grades K-3. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Family Craft Party: Piñatas! 4-6 p.m. For families. Registration required. Central Branch: Disney Live Action Movie: Beauty & The Beast. 6:30-9 p.m. Eastside Branch: Tween/Teen Space: Potato Chip Taste Test Challenge. 6-7 p.m. For middle and high school. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tween/Teen Space: Cookie Keychains + Oreo Tasting. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Middle and high school. Tates Creek Branch: Preschoolers Explore: Growing Things. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.
Wednesday 11 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Sept. 4. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 4. F Jessamine County Public Library: Exercise with Ease: 10-11 a.m. Preschool Storytime: See Sept. 4. DIY Pocket Pot Holder: Noon-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. Registration required. Books & Bites: 3-4 p.m. Registration required. LEGO Club: 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Explorium: SMASH Club: Safety First. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 4.
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2019 September F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Opiate Recovery and Your Baby. 10-11 a.m. Free. Recommended for 23-25 weeks gestation. Registration required. 2-Week Childbirth Education Class. 6-9 p.m. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Scott County Public Library: Creative Kids and Bilingual Storytime: See Sept. 4. F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 4. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: Comics Trivia and Trailers. 4:30-5:15 p.m. For middle and high school. Info: 231-5500.
Thursday 12 F Scott County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 5. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s: Shadow Puppets. 10:3011 a.m. Ages 2-4. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 5. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Seeds.” See Sept. 5. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Sept. 5. F Jessamine County Public Library: Strong Minds: Self Care Isn’t Selfish. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps: Newborn Care Class. 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. Free. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. NICU Parent Support group. 6:45-7:45 p.m. Free. Registration requested. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Code Your Own Video Game. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For high school. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See Sept. 5. Northside Branch: K-5 Artist’s Studio: Shaving Cream
Marbling. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: Art Start: Marble Painting. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Village Branch: Extreme Explorers: Glow in the Dark Slime. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Grades K-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Preschool Playdate: Apple Orchard. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.
Friday 13 F Scott County Public Library: Art Outdoors: Messy art activities outside. 10 a.m. Ages 2-5. Dress for a mess. Program is weather dependent. Tween Movie Afternoon: “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.” 4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. Popcorn provided. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. Explorium: Leaping Littles: Pin the Leaf on the Tree. 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 2-5. $9 general admission, $8 seniors and military. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Seeds.” See Sept. 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive: See Sept. 6. One-to-One Job Search Assistance: See Sept. 6. Festival Latino de Lexington: Celebrate Latin American art and culture in downtown Lexington. 5-11 p.m. Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Info: 288-2927. Cardome Fall Fest: Live music, food, raffles and fun. 5 p.m.-midnight. Free admission. Cardome Center, 800 Cincinnati Road. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3404. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; dancing 8-11 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. 522 Patterson St. Info: 552-5433. Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association Fall Show. Sept 13-15. Info: www.khja. org F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: K-5 Play + Create: Roald Dahl Day. 2-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Sept. 6. Northside Branch: “Broken” Mirror Mosaics for Friday the 13th. 4:30-5:30 p.m. For families. Info: 231-5500.
Saturday 14 F Jessamine County Public Library: JCPL Run/Walk Team Orientation: 9-10 a.m. Registration required. Intro to JCPL Creative Space: 11-11:45 a.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Sept. 7. Newborn Prep Class. 3-5 p.m. Registration required. Latched: Breastfeeding Essentials Class. 6-8 p.m. Registration required. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Sept. 7. Kentucky Horse Park: Franklin County Cross Country Invitational. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $6 spectator fee, $5 parking. Info: (502) 695-6700. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Sibling Class. 10 a.m.-noon. Recommended for ages 3-6. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Carnegie Center: Toddler Book Club. 10:1511:15 a.m. For 2-year-olds and caregivers. Free. Early Learner Book Club. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For ages 3-5 and caregivers. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 7. Cardome Fall Fest: Live music, food, raffles and fun. 11 a.m.-midnight. Free admission. Cardome Center, 800 Cincinnati Road. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3404. Explorium: Super Saturday: Recycled Art and Imagination Station: Terrible Twisters. See Sept. 7. Festival Latino de Lexington: Celebrate Latin American art and culture in downtown Lexington. 4-11 p.m. Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Info: 288-2927. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: K-5 Play + Create: Roald Dahl Day. 2-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Design & 3D Print Your Own Pendant. Noon-4 p.m. For high school. Registration required. Village Branch: Downton Abbey Tea. 3-4:30 p.m. For families. Info: 2315500.
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F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 1.
Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life & Folk Music. See Sept. 10.
Waveland Art Fair: Vintage Baseball at Waveland vs. Dayton Iron Horses. 1-4 p.m. $5 adults, $2 ages 7-12. 225 Waveland Museum Lane. Info: 272-3611.
F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers and Toddler Time: See Sept. 3.
F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Weekend Childbirth Education Class. Noon-7 p.m. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www.chisaintjosephhealth. org/baby Ky. Children’s Garden: “Seed Saving.” See Sept. 1. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Tween/Teen Crafternoon: Tiny Tin Toys. 2-3 p.m. For middle and high school. Info: 231-5500.
Monday 16 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life & Folk Music. See Sept. 9. Prenatal Yoga: See Sept. 2. F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning: 9-10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime: See Sept. 9. Lunch & Learn: 11:15 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Duct Tape Roses: 6-7 p.m. Registration required. Garage Band: Audio I. 6-7 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Carnegie Center: Flow & Grow Story Time. See Sept. 9. F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers and Toddler Time: See Sept. 9. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 2. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Code Week: Code with Circuit Playground. 6:308:30 p.m. For high school. Registration required. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: M&M Project: Mentors & Mentees. 5-6 p.m. For middle school. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 9. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Estación Imaginaria: huerta de manzanas. 6-6:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.
Explorium: Baby Explorers: Super Stampin’. See Sept. 10. F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers: See Sept. 3. Corel DRAW: Cupcake Toppers. 6-7:30 p.m. Registration required. Pokémon Go Walk: 6-7:30 p.m. Family Storytime: 6:30-7:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See Sept. 10. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 3. Alzheimer’s Association: Healthy Living for a Healthy You Webinar. 1-2 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Registration required. Info: www.ALZWebinars.org F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: 4-Week Childbirth Education Class. 6-9 p.m. Recommended for 28-30 weeks gestation. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby Baptist Health Lexington: Pediatric CPR class. 6:15-9 p.m. $30 per person, $50 per couple and $15 per additional person. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/ Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Sensory Friendly Movie Showing. Disney Live Action Movie: Aladdin. 6:30-9 p.m. During sensory friendly showings the lights are brighter, the sound levels are lower, and guests are free to interact with family and friends. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Tween Craft Club: Cardboard Looms. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Info: 231-5500.
Wednesday 18 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Sept. 4. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See
Sept. 4. Explorium: SMASH Club: Glow Stick Science. See Sept. 11. F Jessamine County Public Library: Exercise with Ease: 10-11 a.m. Preschool Storytime: See Sept. 4. Lunch & Learn: Streaming Videos From the Library. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Meet the Artist: Elsie Harris. 6-7 p.m. Art for Kids: Fun with Model Magic. 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 4. F Scott County Public Library: Creative Kids and Bilingual Storytime: See Sept. 4. Carnegie Center: Upper Elementary Math Group. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 6. Grades 3-5. Free. Registration required. For families with children ages 3-12. Free. Registration required. Spanish for Kids. 5:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 6. Grades 1-5. Free. Registration required. Middle School Math Group. 5:30-6:30 p.m. weekly through Nov. 6. Grades 6-8. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Kentucky Horse Park: Kentucky National Hunter Jumper Show. Sept. 18-22. Info: www. thekentuckynational.com F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Code Week: Code Your Own Robot Friend. 6:308:30 p.m. For high school. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 4. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: Super Smash Tournament. 4:30-5:15 p.m. For middle and high school. Info: 231-5500.
Thursday 19 F Scott County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 5. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s: Candy Art. See Sept. 12. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Monarchs.” See Sept. 5. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 5.
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2019 September Carnegie Center: Playing and Writing Stories Group. 4:30-5:30 p.m. through Nov. 21. Grades 1-2. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175.
Explorium: Leaping Littles: Body Boogie. See Sept. 13. Parent’s Night Out: 6-10 p.m. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.
F Jessamine County Public Library: Strong Minds: Book Discussion. 5-6 p.m. Parent Tool Kit: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. Pound Exercise Class: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523.
Ky. Children’s Garden: “Monarchs.” See Sept. 6.
Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Sept. 5. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Breastfeeding Class. 6-8 p.m. Free. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Recommended for third trimester. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Baby Sensory Time. 11 a.m.-noon. Ages 18 months & under. Central Branch: Code Week: Build Your Own Robot Friend. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For high school. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See Sept. 5. Preschoolers Explore: Apples. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Northside Branch: K-5 Extreme Explorers: Candy Science. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: K-5 Talk Like a Pirate Day. 3-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Family Make-Your-Own Aguas Frescas. 3:304:30 p.m. For families. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Preschool. Ages 3-5. Info: 231-5500.
Friday 20 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life. Babies Class: 9-9:45 a.m. Ages 4 months through active walkers. Toddlers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. For active walkers through 28 months old. Preschoolers Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 28 months-4 years. Pretendergartners Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 4-6. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F Scott County Public Library: Play Out Loud: dress up time with the play kitchen, pizza parlor, fire stations and more. 10 a.m. Ages 2-5. Family Pillow Fort Night: Bring blankets and pillows and enjoy walking s’mores and bedtime yoga. 6:30-8:30 p.m. For all ages. Registration required. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566.
F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 6. The Next Best Years of Your Life: “Living the Good Life” Conference. Information about estate planning, a cooking for one food preparation demo, and drug studies related to dementia. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For ages 55 & up. $12, includes breakfast, lunch and materials. 1140 Harry Sykes Way. Info: 257-5582. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive and One-to-One Job Search Assistance: See Sept. 6. F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Sept. 6. Northside Branch: Toddler Loose Parts Playdate: 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 18-36 months. Info: 231-5500.
Saturday 21 Baptist Health Lexington: Pediatric CPR class.9 a.m.-noon. $30 per person, $50 per couple and $15 per additional person. Registration required. Grandparenting for Baby Boomers and Beyond. 2-4 p.m. Free. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Sept. 7. Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Sept. 7. Explorium: Super Saturday: Bead Pets. See Sept. 7. Imagination Station: Magic Milk. See Sept. 7. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 7. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class. 1-5:30 p.m. Free. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Scott County Public Library: Books & Best Friends. See Sept. 7. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Level Up: An LPL Coding Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For high school. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime.
10:30-11 a.m. Family Dance Party: Glow-in-the-Dark Fun. 11:15 a.m.-noon. Info: 231-5500.
Sunday 22 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life. Toddlers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. For active walkers through 28 months old. Preschoolers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 28 months-4 years. Babies Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 4 months through active walkers. Pretendergartners Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 4-6. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 1. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Native Flower Arranging.” See Sept. 1. Bluegrass Autism Walk 2019: 2K walk, activities and entertainment. Advanced registration $20 per adult, $10 per child. Cost increases by $5 on the day of. 2-5 p.m. Kroger Field, formerly Commonwealth Stadium. Info: asbg.org/autism-walk/ Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 3 & 4 p.m. Registration required.1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. Kentucky Horse Park: High Hope Steeplechase. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: www.highopesteeplechaseorg F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Tween/Teen Crafternoon: DIY Dreamcatchers. 2-3 p.m. For middle and high school. Eastside Branch: Tween and Teen Wizard Fest. 2-3 p.m. For middle and high school. Tates Creek Branch: Teen/Tween VR Gaming Party. 3-4 p.m. For middle and high school. Info: 231-5500.
Monday 23 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life & Folk Music. See Sept. 9. Prenatal Yoga: See Sept. 2. F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning: 9-10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime: See Sept. 9. Photo Premier Elements: 5:30-6 p.m. Registration required. STEM zspace: 6-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-7 p.m. Registration required. True Believers: Gabriel Burdett and the Refugees
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September 2019 of Camp Nelson. 6-7:30 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Carnegie Center: Flow & Grow Story Time. See Sept. 9. F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers and Toddler Time: See Sept. 9. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 2. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Baby Steps: Newborn Care Class. 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www. chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby Kentucky Horse Park: National Mounted Police Colloquium. Sept. 23-29. Info: 259-4250. F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Stacks & Snacks: A Teen Book Club. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For middle and high school. Registration required. Village Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 9. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.
Tuesday 24 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music. See Sept. 10. F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers and Toddler Time: See Sept. 3. Explorium: Baby Explorers: Peas and Carrots. See Sept. 10. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 3. F Jessamine County Public Library: Tiny Tinkers: See Sept. 3. Intro to JCPL Creative Space: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Registration required. Cr-After School Clothespin Doll: 6-7:30 p.m. Registration required. Family Storytime: 6:30-7:15 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Waveland Museum: Tea Tuesdays. See Sept. 10. Alzheimer’s Association: Family Conflict & Alzheimer’s: An Action Plan Webinar. 3-3:30 p.m. or 7-7:30 p.m. Registration required. Info: www. ALZWebinars.org F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: K-5 Extreme Explorers: Spies. 4-5 p.m. Grades
K-5. Central Branch: Disney Live Action Movie: Jungle Book. 6:30-9 p.m. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 2315500.
Wednesday 25 Baby Moon: BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga. See Sept. 4. F Barnes & Noble: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 4. F Jessamine County Public Library: Exercise with Ease: 10-11 a.m. Preschool Storytime: See Sept. 4. Ucan Create: Scrabble Tile Coasters. 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Explorium: SMASH Club: Math Triangle Tree. See Sept. 11. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 4. F Scott County Public Library: Creative Kids and Bilingual Storytime: See Sept. 4. Baptist Health Lexington: Great Expectations 3-week childbirth class. 6:15-8:45 p.m. Registration required.1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www. BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Preschool Art Start: Hispanic Art. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Eastside Branch: Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 4. Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Teen Space: Ojos de Dios. 4:30-5:15 p.m. For middle and high school. Info: 231-5500.
Thursday 26 FCPS: No Preschool Classes. F Scott County Public Library: Preschool Storytime. See Sept. 5. Ky. Children’s Garden: “Cloud Spotters.” See Sept. 5.
F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 5. Explorium: Mini Da Vinci’s: 3D Pumpkin. See Sept. 12. F Carnegie Center: Bee Smart: Spelling Bee Prep. 4:30-5:30 p.m. weekly through Oct. 10. Ages 8-14. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd St. Info: 254-4175. Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Sept. 5. F Jessamine County Public Library: Strong Minds: Teen Blues Movie. 6-7:30 p.m. Veg-Out: Herbs & Spices. 6-7:30 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. Free. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Little Listeners. See Sept. 5. Northside Branch: K-5 Artist’s Studio: Painting Without Brushes. 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-5. Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: K-5 Kindness Rocks. 3:30-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: K-5 Lego Challenge Arena: Lego Cup Challenge. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Grades K-5. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.
Friday 27 FCPS: No Preschool Classes. Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Folk Music. Babies Class: 9-9:45 a.m. Ages 4 months through active walkers. Toddlers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. For active walkers through 28 months old. Preschoolers Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 28 months-4 years. Pretendergartners Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 4-6. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F Scott County Public Library: Kids on the Move: See Sept. 6. F Carnegie Center: Spanish for Early Learners. 10:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 5 & under and caregivers. Free. Registration required. 251 W. 2nd
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Sky Zone: Toddler Time. See Sept. 7.
Explorium: Leaping Littles: Superhero Brain Break. See Sept. 13.
Kentucky Railway Museum: Great Pumpkin Patch Express. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $23 per person. 136 S. Main St. New Haven, Ky. Info: (800) 272-0152.
Ky. Children’s Garden: “Cloud Spotters.” See Sept. 6. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 6. F Jessamine County Public Library: Jump & Jive: See Sept. 6. One-to-One Job Search Assistance: See Sept. 6. Crash Course in Vending at Comic Cons: 5-6 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. F Scott County Public Library: Tween STEM Afternoon. 4:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. Registration required. 104 S. Bradford Lane. Georgetown. Info: (502) 863-3566. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; dancing 8-10:30 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students and first-timers. 522 Patterson St. Info: 552-5433. Kentucky Horse Park: KHP Foundation Battle in the Saddle Celebrity Team Penning Event. 5:30-11 p.m. $10 general admission, children under 12 enter free with paying adult. Info: www. khpfoundation.org. Jump Start Horse Trials. Sept. 27-29. Info: www.keeneland.ponyclub.org F Lexington Public Library: Eastside Branch: Cuddle Babies. See Sept. 6. Northside Branch: Baby Sensory Time: Five Senses of Fall. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 18 months & under. Info: 231-5500.
Saturday 28 F KidChella: Lexington’s first family-focused arts and music festival. Live performances, hands-on art activities, movement workshops, food and more. Free for all ages. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Moondance Amphitheater, Beaumont Center. Info: 223-1765 or www.lexingtonfamily.com/kidchella F The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: “Just the Facts, Mom!” Childbirth Education Class. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Recommended for 32-34 weeks gestation. Registration required. 170 N. Eagle Creek Dr., First Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/baby Baby Moon: Prenatal Yoga. See Sept. 7.
Explorium: Super Saturday: Monster Mayhem. See Sept. 7. Imagination Station: Popsicle Stick People. See Sept. 7. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 7. LexDance: Contra Dance. Beginner lesson 7:30-8 p.m.; dancing 8-11 p.m. $9 adults, $6 students and first-timers. 212 Jefferson St. Berea. Info: (859) 985-5501. Kentucky Horse Park: Chuck Givins Born 2 Win Horse Sale. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.chuckgivens. com. Civilian Equine Sensory Training Clinics. Sept. 28 & 29. Info: 299-5744. F Lexington Public Library: Beaumont Branch: Build Your Own Robot Friend. 10 a.m.-noon. For families, high school and middle school. Children under 12 must have a parent attend. Registration required. Central Branch: K-5 STEM Saturday: Build & Battle. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Eastside Branch: Family Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. K-5 Play + Create: Lego Lab. 2-3 p.m. Grades K-5. Tates Creek Branch: DIY Bird Feeders. 11 a.m.-noon. For families. Registration required. K-5 Drop-In Crafts. 2-4 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500.
Sunday 29 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Folk Music. Toddlers Class: 9-9:45 a.m. For active walkers through 28 months old. Preschoolers Class: 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 28 months-4 years. Babies Class: 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 4 months through active walkers. Pretendergartners Class: Noon-12:45 p.m. Ages 4-6. Registration required for all classes. 2891 Richmond Rd. Info: www.babymoonlex.com F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 1. F Bit of Fun Picnic: Live music, pony rides, carnival games and prizes. Noon-4 p.m. RSVP to be entered into the cash giveaway at www. SafeHavenEM.com/picnic. 162 Russell Cave Road. Georgetown. Info: (859) 312-9149.
Ky. Children’s Garden: “Herbal Tea Bag.” See Sept. 1. Kentucky Railway Museum: Great Pumpkin Patch Express. 2 p.m. $23 per person. 136 S. Main St. New Haven, Ky. Info: (800) 272-0152. F Jessamine County Public Library: Wikipedia Editing 101: 2-4 p.m. Registration required. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Baptist Health Lexington: Breastfeeding 101. 4-6 p.m. Registration required. New Brother/New Sister sibling class. 4-5:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 3-8. Registration required. 1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Central Branch: Tween/Teen Crafternoon: Watercolors. 2-3 p.m. For middle and high school. Info: 231-5500.
Monday 30 Baby Moon: Candy Mountain Music: Farm Life & Folk Music. See Sept. 9. Prenatal Yoga: See Sept. 2. F Jessamine County Public Library: Movin’ in the Morning: 9-10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime: See Sept. 9. Teen Felting Llamas. 5:30-7 p.m. Registration required. Video Recording Basics O: 6-7 p.m. Registration required. JCPL Book Club: Travelers. 6-7 p.m. 600 S. Main St. Nicholasville. Info: (859) 885-3523. Carnegie Center: Flow & Grow Story Time. See Sept. 9. F Scott County Public Library: Romping Readers and Toddler Time: See Sept. 9. F Joseph-Beth Booksellers: Children’s Storytime. See Sept. 2. Baptist Health Lexington: Maternity Unit Tours. 6 & 7 p.m. Registration required.1720 Nicholasville Road. Info: www.BaptistHealth.com/ Lexingtonbabies or 260-6357. F Lexington Public Library: Northside Branch: Afterschool Snack. 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5. Village Branch: Caribbean Preschool Dance Party. 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-5. Preschool Play & Learn. See Sept. 9. Homework Help. 4-7 p.m. Grades K-5. Snack Program. 4-6 p.m. Grades K-5. Info: 231-5500. Y
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Cheering Is Eriana’s Strong Point
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Eriana Meadows SCHOOL: Henry Clay High GRADE: 12 SPORT: Cheerleading ACADEMICS: Eriana has a 3.9 weighted GPA, took 2 A.P. classes and is a National Honor Society member. PARENTS: Erika & Jimmy
ost college level, competitive cheerleaders have relied on years of experience to earn collegiate scholarships. That’s what makes Eriana Meadows, an 18-year-old, Henry Clay High graduate, so unusual. Eriana earned a cheerleading scholarship to Gardner-Webb, a Christian, liberal arts school in North Carolina, even though her cheer career started only three years ago. In grade school, Eriana did gymnastics but it wasn’t so much her tumbling and flipping skills that interested Gardner-Webb – it was her power. Eriana, for the most part, keeps her feet on the ground when her team competes. That’s because she helps form the base, a position that requires great strength. Weight-lifting and year-round training help Eriana fulfill that requirement, but, she said, technique is equally important when you’re about to flip someone in the air. “Your hand positions have to be just right when you’re holding somebody’s life in your hands,” she said. “One wrong move and everything comes crashing down.” Fortunately, Eriana helped avoid that eventuality as a star on the Henry Clay team that twice placed in the top 10 at national meets in Orlando. At those events, Eriana strove to be the most focused competitor. “You never see her horsing around,
Scholar Athlete Scholarship: $3,000 Two Scholar Athletes a year will be picked at random to share the $3,000 Darrell B. Pulliam Memorial Scholarship provided by Mike Pulliam, a Rector Hayden Realtor and instructor at Man O’ War Golf. Other contributors are Barry and Mike Barrett of Auto Excel, local accountant Kenny Frank, Bethany Smith of Smith CPA & Associates PLLC, Howard Smith of Smith Garage Equipment, and Dairy Queen franchise owner Paul Wright. 30 | www.lexingtonfamily.com
she’s straight focus,” her mother Erika said. “She’s the girl coming to win. That’s her main goal.” Eriana brings the same commitment to her studies. She had a 3.9 GPA at Henry Clay, took 2 A.P. classes and is a National Honor Society member. Along with the cheerleading scholarship, Gardner-Webb offered her an academic award with the Presidential Merit Scholarship. She packed her busy schedule with extra-curricular activities including the Cultural Heritage Club, where she served as vice president. Along with the history and spirit clubs, and Young Life where she was a worship leader, Eriana was active in the Red Cross Sound the Alarm effort. The group installed smoke detectors and provided safety checks for local residents. She also is active at the Consolidated Baptist Church where her mother works as assistant to the pastor. As a student, Eriana is both fastidious and well organized, her mother said. “She doesn’t wait around on assignments. She gets them done right away and will take time to give them her stamp of approval,” Erika said. “She’s highly organized and keeps a color coded binder.” Is your mom right, Eriana? “Yes, she took the words right out of my mouth.” Y
A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Call or e-mail us with your Scholar Athlete nominations.
(859) 223-1765 john@lexingtonfamily.com
Sept. 2019
presents:
educator of the month Kathy Theis
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hen students walk into Kathy Theis’ guidance office at Clays Mill Elementary, they immediately know this is their space, too. One side of the office is designed for “Chill Sessions” featuring soft lighting, pale blue walls and springy chairs where fidgety kids can “bounce it out.” The other side is where Theis hosts lunch gatherings with students. She has a “Work It Out Wall,” filled with posters on managing conflict; the “Happy Wall” covered with inspirational quotes; and a jar full of conversation starters. Theis, a child guidance specialist, connects with students about their emotional
well-being. It’s something she learned while teaching at Booker T. Washington Elementary, a Title I school. “It’s instilled in me that we’re teaching the whole child,” she said. “Not just academics, but life skills.” After six years in the classroom at Booker T., she earned a master’s degree in counseling and moved to Clays Mill five years ago. Theis visits every class for sessions once a month and has an open-door policy for students. She created a form on the Clays Mill web site where teachers, parents and students can submit a referral to see her. She’s also a strong advocate for home visits.
“It’s instilled in me that we’re teaching the whole child. Not just academics, but life skills.”
“It’s about breaking down those barriers,” Theis said. “After every home visit I would sit in my car and write down three things about that kid that had nothing to do with academics. That’s the only way to make those connections.” An Illinois native, Theis is a Cubs fan who loves to watch her nephew play baseball.
But even on weekends, she is thinking about her students. Monday mornings you can find her asking how a soccer game went or if a student enjoyed the movie they had planned to see. She mails postcards to students over the summer, and fifth graders write a letter to themselves that Theis mails to them over the summer. “I thrive on working with kids,” she said. “I like to finish that story with them.” Principal Grant Davis said Theis’ dedication to her job is evident to all who meet her. “There’s nothing she can’t do,” Davis said. “She is kind and compassionate. She always wants to do what’s best for kids, and the parent community loves her.” NOMINATIONS: Asbury University’s School of Education, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for young adults and working professionals in Kentucky and around the world, is pleased to honor world-class educators throughout Kentucky. If you would like to nominate an educator, contact Asbury University’s School of Education at AUSOE@asbury.edu.
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