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'm just back from central casting. No, not the movie kind - the orthopedic kind as it was time for my stitches to come out. I am not a good patient! I’ve been an active person all my life, so, as anyone who knows me will tell you, living with one foot in a cast is my idea of purgatory. My current view is of my foot stuck on a pillow on my desk - it is supposed to be above my heart as much of the time as possible. That’s a pretty uncomfortable position from which to work on a computer - no matter how I adjust my chair. With a little bit of good fortune I might be in a soft cast in two or three more weeks - but there will be no walking on two feet for at least six more weeks. (BIG sigh!)

Now is probably a good time to thank my long-suffering husband for his support. (Did I mention I’m not a very patient patient!) And, thanks to Kristal and Walter in the office for fetching my coffee and picking up all the things I knock off the desk when I move my leg!

The April issue is full of great local events and activities. Check out the Paducky Derby fundraiser for the Merryman House - they’re trying to get 10,000 ducks on Noble Park Lake this year and we’re pleased to support them. Our retail advertisers are getting ready for spring, so please visit them and see all their new merchandise. I’m really looking forward to spring break and I’m sure our readers are, too!

Editor’s Pick This month we’re got a great feature on sleepover safety (on page 63). It’s filled with information and great tips on keeping your kids safe when they’re sleeping away from home. Each week on our sister website, iListwesternkentucky. com, we giveaway games, gadgets and cool swag. The first week of April, look for our giveaway of the Sleepover Party Game by Endless Games.

Choose from three categories, Work it! Party! and Act It! The game is the perfect way for the kids to have a great time at the next sleepover!

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Table of Contents Real Estate Professions You Can Trust: Jaime Abell, Jeremy Lee & Ashlea McMillan .................... 8

by Karen Hammond

iNest: 5 Easy Steps to Get Your Kids Gardening ......................................................................... 54

by Kelsie Gray

iSupport: Preventing Child Abuse A Community Solution ..................................

by Amy Noles

iCook: How a Foodie Travels the World .............. 57

by Britt Allgood

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iLove It: Paducah Women's Club 81 Years of Local Art ................................................ 13

by Amy Noles iSupport: Merryman House Paducky Derby It's a Quack Up ............................................................... 15

by Amy Noles iPet: Pet 9-1-1 - What to Do in an Emergency & When to Call the Vet ........................................................... 19

by Lanita Flanary Calendar .................................................................................... 20

iSave: Why Parents Should Open a Bank Account for their Children ............................................. 61

by Megan Woolsey iPrepare: Sleepover Safety ............................................. 63

by Amy Noles Four Rivers Behavioral Health 50 Years of Mindful Care .............................................. 51

by Patrick Kerr Walk4Water "We Walk so They Don't Have To" ............................ 52 Advertisers Index ................................................................... 65

Downtown Paducah Guide to Arts & Cultures ........... 33 An Essential Oils Primer .....................................

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R E A L E S TAT E P R O F E S S I O N A L S

You Can Trust!

Jaime Abell, Jeremy Lee & Ashlea McMillan

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pring is a time when many families consider selling or purchasing a home. Our cover features the cute kids of local realtors Jaime Abell, Jeremy Lee and Ashlea McMillan.

They’re having a great time pretending to be professional realtors.

From left to right they are Jaxson Abell son of Jaime & Dr. Dan Abell, Jackson Lee son of Jeremy & Meghan Lee, Max Canlas son of Ashlea McMillan and Dr. Christopher Canlas, and Madeline, daughter of Jeremy & Meghan Lee. These three local experts want to share their knowledge in this feature article and show you, our reader, why choosing a new home does not need to be stressful or scary when you’re in the hands of a professional.

Introducing Jaime Abell

Jaime Abell is a resident of North Graves County and is married to Dan Abell. Together, they have two boys; Jaxson who is featured on this month’s cover and Carter who unfortunately couldn’t make the cover due to illness at the time the photo was taken.

Jaime grew up in Calvert City and graduated from Marshall County High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in marketing from Murray State University and graduated with honors. Real estate has always been her passion, but the industry was in the midst of the banking crisis when she graduated from college. So, Jaime

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worked in sales for an Atlanta-based company before getting her real estate license. “My background in sales and marketing is very beneficial in this field,” said Abell. “After all, it's all about marketing!”

“Now there’s no looking back! I absolutely love what I do!” She says. “I love working with people and helping them achieve their dreams. My number one goal is client satisfaction and everything I do is working toward that goal.”

Introducing Jeremy Lee Million dollar service at any price range!

Lee has been a professional realtor for the past eight years and for the last seven he was a multimillion seller! “My wife, Meghan, is originally from Louisville,” he told me. “She works as a women’s health nurse practitioner in Paducah.

We have one son, Jackson Ryan, who is six years old. And a daughter, Madeline, who is four. During our 10 years of marriage my wife and I have bought and sold seven times. We purchase them as an investment, renovate and then resell them. It’s something we both really enjoy and it’s not only a hobby but an investment plan for our family and our future.”

Lee has been awarded the Quality Service Pinnacle Award; a Century 21 national award through their corporate program. It is awarded based on positive client feedback, and a testament to Lee’s excellent relationship with his buyers and sellers. “I think

I have been able to achieve this by being approachable,” Lee told me. “It’s very important to me that my clients and I have excellent communication.”

thoroughly communicates the process with you, the seller. You should choose your realtor as you would your doctor and have the same level of confidence in them.”

Prior to real estate, Lee was in pharmaceutical sales for nearly seven years. He attended Carlisle County High School before relocating to Paducah. He obtained a BS in business management with a minor in communication, both of which has helped him in his chosen profession. “I have listed and/or sold property in many counties in western Kentucky,” he stated. “I have experience in buying, selling, consulting and relocation both in residential and commercial property.”

“I totally agree,” said Abell. “A seller needs to have realistic expectations and confidence in their realtor. That can be achieved with honest and informative discussion. In the McCracken County area, the average home sale takes around 4-6 months.”

Introducing Ashlea McMillan #PaducahProperties

McMillan has been a multimillion dollar producer for seven years and has sold real estate since 2004. Her first job was as a Market Manager for Drees' Homes selling new construction in larger markets. "It is an excellent beginning to any budding realtor,” she said. “You learn how to build a home from the footers up as well as about selecting lots, floorplans, electrical options and finishes.”

In 2009, McMillan relocated to her hometown of Paducah to raise her six-year-old son, Max, and be close to her awesome family.

"Since moving home, I have been able to watch my niece and nephew grow up and have more quality time with them," said McMillan. “And my career has taken off. I earned the Quality Service Award in 2013 and 2014 for Outstanding Customer Service. I have listed and sold homes all over Paducah, and have expanded to commercial sales and rental spaces too. I am a Yeiser Art Center Board Member and had the privilege of being chairperson for the Tour of Homes from 2013-2015.”

McMillan knows that your home is your biggest asset and should be listed and sold as such. She also loves to keep current on technology trends. "I have branded myself Paducah Properties and have an Instagram, website and email connected to that name," she stated. This Fall, to further her expertise, McMillan plans to take her Kentucky Broker's License exam and will work towards her GRI designation. McMillan has a BA in Journalism from the University of Kentucky.

Working with Sellers Selling real estate should be treated as a profession. When selecting an agent to represent you, these three realtors think your decision should be based on experience, integrity and professionalism.

“I feel strongly that real estate is a profession,” stated McMillan.

“As the agent entrusted to list your home it is vital that your realtor

“Being out in front of the market and keeping everybody informed is vital,” stated Lee. “There is so much more to selling a house than "sticking a sign in the yard." We offer a marketing package that consists of ads, spots in the local Catalog of Homes, open houses, and a comprehensive monthly report that communicates the listing activity with them.”

“I communicate to local realtors the minute I have a new listing,” said McMillan. “On occassion, I will hold a pre-show, prior to listing, to generate interest with select realtors. A good realtor goes the extra mile: For instance I always get professional photos for each of the homes I list so they will look their very best. I stage properties that need help with their design aesthetic and decluttering. A professional realtor is your best asset when selling a home. It’s always good to have an unbiased, objective opinion of your home and its condition for sale.”

“It’s important to be honest and professional at all times,” stated Abell. “I’m a mom, I really empathize with parents trying to sell a home. With kids and pets it’s difficult it is to keep it looking ‘showready’. We advise sellers to show whenever they get the chance, and to de-clutter their home so that it’s easier to keep tidy. My motto is ‘You’re getting ready to move – so start packing now!’"

“Pricing is critical and our job is to make sure our sellers have realistic expectations,” said Lee. “Some people think they can do better selling a home themselves. Usually, after the sixth week, they see how complicated it is and that’s they're excluding a lot of potential buyers. Ultimately, the market determines the price of the house, and when you have a knowledgeable expert by your side you have a much better opportunity to realize your homes’ true value. We’re there to get the best compensation we can.

However, it’s always the seller’s decision.”

Working with Buyers “Purchasing a home is both an emotional and financial decision,” stated Abell. “You wouldn’t buy a car without making sure it was running correctly and you shouldn’t buy a home without professional advice and a home inspection.” A professional realtor will always be available to take your call, text or email. A professional realtor will show you homes that are perfect for your needs, your family, and meet your ‘wish list’." They will also know of houses that are available but not yet on the market.

“I keep a list of reliable builders and contractors,” stated McMillan.

“That way a buyer (or seller) can easily get a quote to remodel or repair their home.” I believe that each home purchase is unique.

As a realtor I have to connect the dots and think on my feet in order for it to work.”

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“Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions in any one's life,” said Lee. “I take that to heart and treat everyone as if they were family. I help them find property that fits their needs, help them contact potential lenders and assist with home inspections. I also help them understand the benefits of home warranties and what to expect leading up to closing.”

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Talk to a mortgage loan officer first. Know what you can afford and your financing options before falling in love with a house out of your comfort zone.

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Decide what your wishes and needs are in your new home. What neighborhood or school district would you like to live in? Single family home, townhome, duplex?

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Talk to a Realtor. Realtor fees are customarily paid by the seller, so it costs you nothing as a buyer. Take advantage of their expertise.

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After finding, “the one”, make a reasonable offer. Your Realtor can advise you on ways to make your offer more attractive to the seller in addition to offering a fair price.

In times of multiple offers, this can make or break you getting the house you want.

Get a home inspection. Costs range from $300 to $600.

This can mean the difference in buying a ‘money pit’ and a solid investment.

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Finish the “honey-do” list. Don’t give prospective buyers the impression your home is not maintained.

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Contact a realtor who will aggressively market your home and work with you to negotiate the best deal for you. Check their track record.

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Get Pre-inspected. Head potential problems off before an offer is on the table.

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Clean. Make it sparkle and don’t forget to pay attention to the details. As a homeowner you may overlook dirty fingerprints, but buyers won’t. De-clutter. You will be moving soon so get a head start on packing up your things.

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If need be, paint. Neutral wall color is an inexpensive update that scores major points in a buyer’s mind. When comparing properties that are priced similarly, the buyer will almost always choose move-in ready over fixerupper.

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Don’t forget curb appeal! Make sure the outside of your house looks well kept, tidy and inviting.

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“We know that some people use real estate apps and look on the web for hours when they’re trying to find the perfect home,” said McMillan. “Please be careful when you’re using these methods to buy a house. The listings are often not current and we have found the property evaluations can be horribly wrong for our area. They are based on other regions of the country and don’t represent western Kentucky very well. Remember that, as Jaime said, buying a home is an emotional decision and it’s amazing how often you just “fall in love” with a home once you step inside the door. A good realtor is going to select the right homes for you to look at.”

“Having remodeled two homes myself, I have a wealth of experience that I can lend my clients if they choose that as an option,” said Lee. “When I’m representing a home buyer it’s much like listing someone’s home. Again, the key is communication. A professional realtor is available day or night to help my clients negotiate the sometimes intimidating process of buying a new home.”

To contact either Jaime, Jeremy or Ashlea please call Century 21 Service Realty, located at 3225 Coleman Road in Paducah at 270.442.2100. Jaime Abell can be reached at 270.703.0007 and please check out her Facebook business page. Ashlea McMillan invites you to visit her website at paducahproperties.com and by cell phone at 270.994.8686. Jeremy Lee’s mobile number is 270.519.5555. Jeremy also has a personal website at westkyhomes. com.

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Century 21.com An easy to navigate website and even a smart app for your smart phone keeps Century21 on the cutting edge.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC and its parent company, Realogy Corporation, fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968), as amended, which generally prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). In addition, each and every Century 21 Real Estate LLC franchised office is contractually required to comply, in all respects, with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the real estate industry, including without limitation, the requirements imposed by the Fair Housing Act. As an adjunct to the foregoing commitment, both Century 21 Real Estate LLC and Realogy Corporation actively promote, and are committed to, creating and fostering an environment of diversity throughout their respective organizations and franchise systems, and each views such a concept as a critical component to the on-going success of their business operations.

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Preventing

CHILD ABUSE A Community Solution

by Amy Noles

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pril is Child Abuse Prevention Month and an opportunity for everyone to pause and reflect on a subject most of us would rather not dwell on. Did you know that in 2015, Child Protective Services in Kentucky reported that 4,631 children were substantiated or in need of services for physical abuse. The number of children with a substantiated report for sexual abuse was 1,825 and for emotional injury was 310. The good news is that there was a seven percent decrease in the number of reports from 2014 to 2015. But the number of needed reports rose by 18 percent.

Each of us can make a big difference in our communities to help protect children, strengthen families, promote traits that help protect families and, ultimately, prevent the abuse and neglect of children.

Create Well-Being It’s important that all children, and their families, have the opportunity for healthy growth and development – this is what build healthy communities. When children are the victims of child abuse and neglect, the whole community is at risk. Here are some simple tips that can have a positive effect on the well-being and healthy development of children, families and communities.

For Your Family • As a parent, play one-on-one with your child — doing anything he

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or she wants. We know from studies that the more parents engage in positive activities with their children, the less they use negative physical and psychological discipline.

Tell the children or youth in your life how much you care for them and appreciate them.

Teach your children about their heritage and family’s story. Our connections to the past help us carry forward our values and traditions.

Grandparents are an incredible source of cultural heritage — from traditions to language to food! Encourage them to share their own story.

For Friends & Neighbors • Compliment a father you know on something positive you see him do with his children.

• Baby-sit for the child of a friend, neighbor or family member.

• Mentor a young dad or mom you know in growing his relationship with his kids.

• Support parents looking for a job by offering your professional knowledge and experience. Financial stability links directly with family stability.

• Encourage single mothers you know to support the involvement of children’s fathers in their lives.

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This article is paid advertising & the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.

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Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse or Neglect In most states, professions that engage in regular contact with children are listed as mandatory reporters, but anyone and everyone who knows or suspects that child abuse has occurred is required by law to make a report. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please let one of these individuals know.

While it changes a little from state-to-state, the following are usually considered mandatory reporters: Day care workers, dental assistants and hygienists, doctors' office staff persons, emergency medical technicians, family practitioners, foster care workers, hospital personnel, medical examiners, nurse practitioners, police officers, practical nurses, psychiatrists and psychologists, registered nurses, school administrators, advisors, and paraprofessionals, social workers as well as teachers and teachers' aides.

Be a resource and “sounding board” for a dad who is separated from his children.

Arrange a potluck event in your neighborhood to get to know other parents and their kids. Friends and neighbors can give outstanding support to families in times of need or stress.

For Your Community • Sponsor, volunteer at or participate in a cultural event in your community.

• Volunteer with a youth or family-serving organization. Some families just need a little help from time to time, and community organizations are designed to do just that.

• Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Caring and connected neighborhoods can be powerful in reducing neighborhood violence and supporting struggling parents.

• Volunteer at or donate resources to a local preschool or daycare center. Early education builds the foundation for a lifetime of healthy brain development.

• Make a donation or clothes, food or services to your church or a local organization that supports families in need.

• If you have reason to believe a child may be at risk of harm in their home, call your local child abuse hotline. Anyone who is worried about the well-being of a child can call to report their concerns.

Our area has several events taking place that bring awareness and raise funds to support Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Hero’s Race In support of Child Abuse prevention services in our area Alpha Epsilon Beta (AEB) sorority at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) is hosting a 5K run This April. AEB students, who are members of WKCTC's local chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association, have joined forces with the Paducah Human Rights Commission to host the Heroes' Race to Fight Child Abuse 5K. It will take place on the WKCTC campus on April 16, beginning at 5pm. The race will honor military and civil service heroes. All proceeds will benefit Paducah Child Watch Children's Advocacy Center.

Preregistration is $25 by April 1 and includes an event t-shirt. Late, or race day, registration is $30. A one-mile Youth Fun Run/Walk will immediately follow the 5K run. The youth run/walk is $10 without a t-shirt; $20 with a t-shirt if registration is completed by April 1. The WKCTC campus will be closed to traffic from 2:30-6:30pm. Race check-in begins at 3pm in the Anderson Technical Building parking lot. No pets, bikes or skates allowed on the campus course.

Play Some Golf It’s the perfect time of the year for some golf. Join the Falconite Benefit Golf Scramble on April 25, 2016 from 9am - 2pm. The event is a benefit for the Child Watch Counseling & Advocacy Center/ CASA Project of McCracken County.

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Golfers are invited to enjoy a great morning of golf at Rolling Hills Country Club while they support the prevention and treatment of child abuse and healing services for vulnerable children and teens.

Lunch is included in individual/team fee. There will be hole-in-one contests and prizes! Come early for coffee & doughnuts. Tee-off is at 9am. For more information, please contact lemmons@childwatchcac. org.

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by Amy Noles

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he Paducah Women’s Club has been around for a hundred years.

Each year they hold an art show to highlight the talents of our many local artists – both amateur and professional. The 81st annual Paducah Woman’s Club Art Show will be on display from April 18-29 in the rotunda of Paducah City Hall. The show will feature the work of more than 150 artists and students.

81st Art Show Art lover, Kathleen McMahan is chairman of the Art Show “We have been sponsoring the arts in our area long before the Artist Relocation Program and the push for art related projects was ever even thought about,” she stated. “The Paducah Area Painters Alliance (PAPA) was formed from entrants in our art show several years ago. They still help us with setting up the exhibition.”

more. “It is already so crowded in the rotunda, but if we were to have more entries, we would figure it out,” McMahan proudly exclaimed.

Cash Prizes Last year, the Women’s Club gave away $2700 in prizes to the winners.

Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show ($500), and first ($300), second ($250), and third ($200) in the Professional category. First ($100), second ($75), and third ($50) in each media will be awarded in the Nonprofessional category. For the students, a first ($20), second ($15), and

Jenny Fuller of PAPA says in her 30 years of participation, she’s seen great work from professionals and amateurs alike. Fuller explained that it’s not just local painters that enter; she’s seen entrants of all ages from surrounding states display their art. A recent ribbon winner began painting at the age of 86. “It’s an opportunity for beginners to show their work for the first time,” she told me. “It’s always nerve-wracking when you start showing your work and getting it out there for people to critique. The show gives students an opportunity to do that, as well as beginning artists, and then through the years you can watch the specific artists improve.”

The exhibit coincides with the city’s famous quilt show, something Fuller says is a blessing and a curse. She says the Woman’s Club doesn’t always get the exposure it needs, but those attending the quilt show usually stop by, and that helps.

Enter Your Masterpiece!

The show features two dimensional artwork which is placed into three categories: Professional, non-professional, and student K-12. Works may be submitted in oil, acrylic, pastels, drawing and mixed media. Entries should be brought to the City Hall on April 16 between 9am and noon.

The winners will be announced at an Artists' Reception at 3pm.

In past shows, they have had around 200 entries, but would love to have

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third ($10) place award will be presented in categories of K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grades.

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Artists in Professional and Non-professional may submit up to three works. The fee is $10 for each entry. Students may submit up to two works and the fee is $5 for each entry. The entry fees go towards the prizes.

The Paducah Woman’s Club The Woman’s Club of Paducah was formed on November 15, 1906. The club has been around for over 100 years and still meets monthly at their clubhouse at 1406 Jefferson Street. They focus on public, home life, international, educational, and conservational issues. Currently, there are 25 active members, and their president is Kathleen McMahan. Their biggest event is, of course, the art show.

About the Judge Ms. Lindsey Maestri, Director of the Yeiser Art Center in Paducah, will be the judge for this year's show. "Since moving to Paducah, I have been continually impressed by the talent and creativity of the artists in our region,” Maestri told me. “As director of the Yeiser Art Center, I have worked with many local artist and know the quality and variety of medium they bring to the table. I am excited to see the submitted works and to have the honor of judging this show!"

Maestri joined the Yeiser Center in 2015 after being the exhibitions and programs manager at Tennessee Tech University’s Appalachian Center for Craft for two years. She is originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She received her B.A. from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and obtained her M.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Louisiana at Baton Rouge.

If you have any questions about the art show or for information regarding the suggested pre-registration, call Kathleen McMahan, Chairman at 270.519.5648, or Wanda Moore, Co-Chairman, at 270.898.3710.

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This is what I was meant to do. Choosing a Lourdes Mercy Medical Associates Physician is one of the healthiest choices you can make. We are more than your doctors, we are partners in your long-term health.

We listen, help and heal, and we are there when you need us most.

Because caring for you, your family and the ones you love — this is what we were meant to do.

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hat's bright yellow, cuter by the hundreds and makes a splash.... why the biggest, best (and only), duck race in Paducah. The Paducky Derby, an annual fundraiser for the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center is being held at 3pm on April 23 at Noble Park Pond. This is the second year that Merryman House has hosted this Fundraising event. So, what are you waiting for - adopt a racing duck, help a local non-profit, and win a money prize!

Merryman House All proceeds from the Paducky Derby will benefit the Merryman House.

This local non-profit organization offers both residential and outreach services to the victims of intimate partner abuse and their dependents as they strive to live free of violence in their home. The Merryman House has become an invaluable advocacy and support center that is devoted to addressing the comprehensive needs of survivors.

Adopt A Duck – Save A Life!

“The Paducky Derby creates a way for people of all ages to be a part of something greater than themselves,” said Mary Foley, Executive Director of the Merryman House. “By participating they are saving, building and changing the lives of those affected by domestic violence. That's the mission of the Merryman House, and that is a great reason to adopt a duck! The proceeds from the event support our annual fund and ensure services provided remain available to all who need them.”

E-Quack Everyone who adopts a duck, whether online, in the mail, at a Paducky Derby booth, or in a sponsoring business is entered into what they call E-Quack; a database that stores all of the information. Next to your name in E-Quack is the number of ducks you have adopted. The tag range is entered into E-Quack and all the numbers are shuffled up. Then, E-Quack automatically assigns the number of ducks you have adopted next to tag numbers. Thus, if you adopted five ducks, your name will be placed next to five different tag numbers for five chances to win.

Tag numbers are automatically and randomly assigned by computer.

They want to make sure that no duck is taking banned substances and the race is not fixed. So, to ensure the integrity of the race, tag numbers are never given out. Rest assured, however, that all of the ducks you have adopted will be in the water.

If all the ducks have not been adopted by Paducky Derby Day a lucky adopter can still adopt up to an hour prior to the race. Their names will be placed at random into the mix, next to a number that does not already have a name by it. The first duck through the finish line wins the race!

I Want a Duck!

Ducks are now officially available for adoption online for $5 per duck, or a quack pack which is 6 for $25. Use the Adopt a Duck Now button at the Paducky Derby Facebook Page as well as the Paducky Derby website duckrace.com/paducah/adopt. Or buy them from upcoming venues including:

To find a physician like Dr. Stewart-Jaynes, call 270-908-0477 or visit mercy.com

Marissa Stewart-Jaynes, MD Family Medicine

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April 2 10am-8pm Booth at Kentucky Oaks Mall April 9 10am-8pm Booth at Kentucky Oaks Mall April 20 9am-6pm Quilt Museum/Convention Center April 21 9am-6pm Quilt Museum/ Convention Center April 22 9am-6pm Quilt Museum/Convention Center

Win Some Cash!

The grand prize is $2,500, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third. If you are one of the winners, The Merryman House will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption – remember E-Quack! You do not need to be present to win, but you don’t want to miss this!

The Derby is open to the public and is held at Noble Park Lake. For more information, please contact them by calling 270.443.6001 or emailing janet@merrymanhouse.org.

10,000 Ducks!

Last year the event was originally planned to be on Paducah’s Riverfront but, due to high water, the Coast Guard had to shut down the river. The event was moved to Noble Park and was such a huge success they have decided it will remain there. A big crowd came to watch the ducks race and cheer on their adopted ducky!

Last year’s event netted over $34,000 with more than 6000 ducks sold.

Merry man House event organizers are hoping to sell out the maximum 10,000 ducks allowed this year. It’s quite a sight to see thousands of bright yellow ducks floating in a huge pond and we are sure you’ll leave smiling.

Bring down the kiddos and cheer on your adopted ducky!

The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center All proceeds from the Paducah Derby benefit The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center, a 501(c)(3) charity and a nonprofit organization.

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history. The agency is named for local business women, and founder, Merryman Kemp.

Women Aware, Inc., (known as the Merryman House) began with a small group of concerned women who were willing to open their homes to abused women and children. They answered their phones in the middle of the night, opened their doors to those in need of shelter and opened their hearts to those who needed someone to see the reality of the dangers and trauma they faced. Out of their openness, a dark issue, which remained largely closed to the public, began to be openly addressed.

Both then and now, the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center is committed to saving, building and changing the lives of those affected by domestic violence. It serves nearly 1000 victims per year through a whole host of services. Anyone from the eight county purchase region can use their services which are free of charge.

Visit their website at merrymanhouse.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/merrymanhouse.paducah to get help, get connected or give back.

The Derby is open to the public. For more information, please contact them by emailing janet@merrymanhouse.org or calling 270.443.6001.

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Wounds & Bleeding Your dog steps on broken glass, or cuts themselves on a sharp object. You should:

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What To Do In Case Of An Emergency & When To Call The Vet

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ur pets, just like any other member of our family, can become ill or get injured. Accidents happen to our four legged friends just like our two legged ones! They eat things they aren’t supposed to, they can get cuts and injuries and they can be involved in traffic accidents. Do you know what to do to help your pet and when to seek the care of a vet? Well read on because we want to help you manage a pet 9-1-1!

Pet First-Aid Kit You probably have a first-aid kit in your home or car, but do you have one for your pets? A pet first aid kit should contain: Your vet’s telephone number, gauze rolls or pads, cotton balls, rounded tip scissors, hydrogen peroxide, hydrocortisone ointment, antibiotic ointment, eyewash, tweezers, rectal thermometer, syringe (without the needle) for giving oral medications, anti-inflammatory (vet prescribed or aspirin recommended for your

dogs size), anti-diarrhea medicine (vet prescribed or Immodium A D), upset stomach medicine (such as Tagamet or Pepsid AC), Benadryl, a clean sock to slip over an injured paw to keep the wound and your floors clean.

Bite Wounds Animals get into fights and scrapes some times. Here’s what to do if you’re faced with a bad bite wound: Approach the pet carefully to avoid getting bitten.

Muzzle the animal if possible and needed. Clean the wound with large amounts of water. Apply pressure to profusely bleeding wounds. Do not use tourniquets. Call the veterinarian. Bite wounds often become infected and need an antibiotic prescribed by the veterinarian.

Your pet needs to be seen immediately if bleeding is severe or if your pet is having trouble breathing.

If possible, trim hair away from wound, clean surface wounds with hydrogen peroxide. If wound is deep and bleeding, apply pressure until bleeding stops. Call veterinarian immediately if bleeding does not stop. Any wound should receive professional care because pets will often lick them, cause infection, and an antibiotic is needed.

Burns (Chemical, Electrical, Heat including Heating Pad) Flush the burn area immediately with large amounts of cool water. Apply an ice pack (wrapped in towel) to area for 15-20 minutes. Call the veterinarian.

Preventing emergencies is ideal to keep your pet safe and healthy.

Know the whereabouts of your pets and their surroundings.

Always supervise pets outside.

Be sure that there are not objects or people food in reach that can cause choking or stomach upset.

Remember that outdoor pets need to have shade and plenty of water available especially in the summer. We want your pet to live a long and safe live!

Hit by Car Most pets hit by a car will need medical attention. Signs that your pet is in trouble and requires immediate treatment are breathing difficulties, unable to stand, profuse bleeding, pale or white gums.

Call the veterinarian if your pet has been hit by a car. Even if your pet was just “bumped,” schedule a check-up to be sure there are not any underlying problems.

skin poisoning, wash with mild soap and flush well with water.

Vomiting Withhold food for 12-24 hours.

After vomiting stops, offer the pet only a small amount of water (a few teaspoons for a small dog or cat, and ¼ cup for a large dog). If the pet does not vomit, then slowly increase the amount of water and small amount of food given over a 24-hour period. Call the veterinarian. The most common cause for vomiting is something that the pet has eaten, however, a veterinarian can do blood tests to determine if it is caused by an infection or a serious disease.

Diarrhea Withhold food for 12 hours. Call your veterinarian. Pets that continue to have diarrhea will usually start passing blood and can become dehydrated.

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Coughing If your pet has been coughing for more than 24 hours, call the veterinarian. Coughing can be just allergies or a serious condition such as heart disease.

Choking (Difficulty Breathing, Excessive Pawing at Mouth, Blue Lips & Tongue) Look in the mouth to see if a foreign object is visible and remove the object with tweezers or pliers, if possible, to clear the airway.

Be careful not to push the object farther down the throat. If the object remains lodged, place your hands on both sides of the animal’s rib cage and apply firm, quick pressure to expel it from the throat. You can repeat this procedure to dislodge the object.

Call the veterinarian immediately, even if you are able to remove the object.

Heat Stroke (Rapid or Difficult Breathing, Vomiting, Collapse, High Temperature, Glazed Stare) Place the animal in a tub of cool water (not cold, which can cause shock). Lightly and gently soak with a water hose or wrapping in a wet towel also helps. Do not immerse the animal’s head in water. Call the veterinarian immediately.

Poisoning Record what the pet ingested and how much if known. Call the veterinarian immediately. Do not induce vomiting. In case of

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EVENTS CALENDAR

We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information. For upto-date calendar information, visit iListWesternKentucky.com

APRIL FRIDAY 1

Chondra Pierce in Focus on the Funny. Heartland Worship Center.

7-10pm. heartlandworshipcenter.com

SATURDAY 2

Clogging. Graves County High School. 7pm. graves.kyschools.us/ gravescountyhighschool_home.aspx FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net Cadiz Cruz In. Cadiz Historic Downtown. Retro fun in Historic Downtown Cadiz! Live music on the Renaissance Stage. Lots of retro cars to see! 5-8pm. gocadiz.com Nashville’s Johnny Appleseed. Clemens Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $5 at the door. 7:30pm. focus.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

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FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

McCracken County Extension Master Gardener Class. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office. 5:15-8pm. mccracken.ca.uky.edu

Power in Partnership Breakfast. Julian Carroll Convention Center.

7:30 – 8:30am. $15 member, $25 non-member. paducahchamber.org

TUESDAY 5

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net

FREE Minecraft Day. McCracken County Public Library. 10am-4pm. mclib.net FREE Toolbox Series: Native Trees & Shrubs. McCracken County Cooperative. 5-6pm. mccracken.ca.uky.edu

SATURDAY 9

WEDNESDAY 6

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

Emotions in Motion: 5K Run/Walk. Ballard Memorial High School. 8am. save.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. event&eventID=661

FREE AARP Tax Assistance. McCracken County Public Library. 9am4pm. mclib.net

THURSDAY 7

FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am -4pm. mclib.net FREE AARP Tax Assistance. McCracken County Public Library. 9am4pm. mclib.net

MONDAY 11

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net McCracken County Extension Master Gardener Class.

McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office. 11am-Noon. mccracken.ca.uky.edu

TUESDAY 12

SARAH ST E WA RT HOLLAND

FOR CITY COMMISSION

After graduating from American University’s Washington College of Law, I moved back to Paducah with my husband in 2009 to raise my family in my hometown. I started a new career in digital marketing to have the flexibility to be a mom to my boys when they needed me most.

During the past six years I’ve watched Paducah grow with me and around me, both as a business owner and mom, and I believe I can help it continue to grow with passionate, attentive leadership.

This town is ready for the next generation of leadership. For families. For businesses. For Paducah.

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Parents’ Night Out. Broadway United Methodist Church. 5-10pm.

270.443.2401

FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net

The next generation of leadership FOR the next generation of Paducah

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FRIDAY 8

FREE Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net FREE Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. 10am & 1pm. mclib.net FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Living Well Spring Cleaning the “Green Way” McCracken County Cooperative Extension. 1-4pm. mclib.net Power of the Purse. Paducah-River City Business & Professional Women will be pairing with the United Way to host this event on women’s equal pay day. 11:30am. bpw-ky.org/locals

WEDNESDAY 13

FREE AARP Tax Assistance. McCracken County Public Library. 9am4pm. mclib.net

Get well and go

Home.

In-House Physician | Short-Term Outpatient Therapy Specialized Parkinson’s Program

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

THURSDAY 14

FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am -4pm. mclib.net FREE AARP Tax Assistance. McCracken County Public Library. 9am4pm. mclib.net

Joint Commission accredited

Where you matter most!

270.443.6543 | LCCA.com

Paid for by Sarah Stewart Holland for City Commission

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I want Paducah to grow and thrive, so one day my children will raise their families here and feel compelled to leave it better than they found it.

Join me in improving Paducah for all of us.

MONDAY 4

FREE Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net

FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net

It’s a simple lesson: leave things better than you found them.

It’s what I teach my sons and it’s why I’m running for City Commission.

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

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to come learn about our various Special Olympics sports & programs with the help of Racer athletes. soky.org FREE Read Like a Girl. Alice in Wonderland. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net

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FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 3pm. mclib.net McCracken County Extension Master Gardener Class. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office. 5:15-8pm. 270.554.9520 mccracken.ca.uky.edu/MasterGardenerProgram

FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public. 5-8pm. mclib.net

FRIDAY 15

FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net MS Yard Sale. West End Baptist Church. 9am. westendchurch.com

Cake Decorating Class – Lesson 1. Learn how to make buttercream icing, stars, rosettes, bag striping, professionally ice a cupcake and so much more. Participants will decorate their cupcakes before going home to show friends and family all they learned in class. $69 for the four-session course. Fee includes student kit and guide. A list of optional supplies costing approximately $40 will be provided the first night of class. WKCTC Anderson Technical Building, Room 159. 6-8pm. westkentucky.kctcs.edu MS Yard Sale. West End Baptist Church. 9am. westendchurch.com

Troutt Old Time Market Spring Open House. 9am-5pm. 270.443.0858. trouttoldtimegeneralstoreandmarket.com

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FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Cake Decorating Class – Lesson 2. Learn how to ice a cake & decorate with dots, pulled dots, piping gel pattern transfer & more.

Participants will decorate cakes at the end of class. WKCTC Anderson Technical Building, Room 159. 6-8pm. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

FREE Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net

FREE Wonder Time’s Musical Instruments. McCracken County Public Library. 1-3pm mclib.net

FREE Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. 10am & 1pm. mclib.net

American Quilter's Society QuiltWeek. Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center. americanquilter.com

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

Friends of the Library Mini Book Sale. McCracken County Public Library. 9am-7pm. mclib.net

FREE Love on a Leash. McCracken County Public Library. 6:30pm. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 20

FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

MS Yard Sale. West End Baptist Church. 9am. westendchurch.com

American Quilter's Society QuiltWeek. Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center. americanquilter.com

Murray Half Marathon/Relay/5K. Murray/Calloway Center for Health & Wellness. 7-9am. murrayhalfmarathon.org

THURSDAY 21

FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am -4pm. mclib.net

Fine Dining & Bed Turning. Broadway United Methodist Church.

5:30pm. bumc-paducah.org FREE Ben Moss: Baseball Autographs & Memorabilia. McCracken County Public Library. 6-8:30pm. mclib.net FREE Faces & Places in Kentucky: Textiles & Quilts. McCracken County Public Library. 7pm. mclib.net

Paducah Spring Clean Up Day. Rain or shine - free waste drop off day for Paducah residents! 7am-2pm. paducahky.gov/events/2016spring-clean-day Downtown Paducah’s Spring Spruce Up. Downtown Gazebo. 9am. paducahmainstreet.org FREE A Day of Play. Sponsored by the Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center. Noble Park. 11am-3pm. 270.443.1440 childwatchac.org 7th Annual Earth Day Concert Festival. Carson Park. 3-11pm.

Enjoy food, great music, kid's activities, and opportunities to meet, greet and get involved with the area's environmental groups. Prizes available. facebook.com/Concept-Zero-267468990175/ Heroe’s Race to Fight Child Abuse. WKCTC. 5pm. 5K run/walk and one-mile fun run/walk. ALL proceeds used to fight child abuse!

One mile fun run (walk) for children and adults will have "color." westkentucky.kctcs.edu Families on the Spectrum Autism Isn’t Black & White Gala.Walker Hall. 6-10pm familiesonthespectrumky.org/gala-2016.html

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2-4pm. Current and future Special Olympics athletes are welcomed (individuals 8+ years with an intellectual or developmental disability)

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FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net American Quilter's Society QuiltWeek. Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center. americanquilter.com Friends of the Library Mini Book Sale. McCracken County Public Library. 9am-7pm. mclib.net Fine Dining & Bed Turning. Broadway United Methodist Church.

5:30pm. bumc-paducah.org Hot Wheels Lab. WKCTC. Grades 1-5. 5-7pm. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

SATURDAY 23

FREE Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4pm. mclib.net American Quilter's Society QuiltWeek. Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention & Expo Center. americanquilter.com Superhero 5K & Fun Run. Noble Park. 10am-4pm. Proceeds raised will fund the WKCTC DMS Class of 2016 national registry exam fees. A portion will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

MONDAY 25

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net McCracken County Extension Master Gardener Class. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office. 5:15-8pm. 270.554.9520 mccracken.ca.uky.edu/MasterGardenerProgram

TUESDAY 26

FREE Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11am. mclib.net FREE Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. 10am & 1pm. mclib.net FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 27

FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net

THURSDAY 28

FREE Resume Skills. McCracken County Public Library. 11:55am -4pm. mclib.net FREE Family Game Night & Chess Group. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Tech at Night. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8pm. mclib.net Cake Decorating Class – Lesson 3. Learn different borders like zigzag, easy ruffle, shell, and bead. Create decorations like the Star Drop Flower, Swirl Drop Flower, Daisy, Sunflower and the Zinnia.

WKCTC Anderson Technical Building, Room 159. 6-8pm. westkentucky. kctcs.edu

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FREE Paper Flower Workshop. McCracken County Public Library.

7-8pm. mclib.net

Paducah School of Art & Design 409 Broadway St. 270.408.4278 paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

FRIDAY 29

Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all.

For information, contact Judi Little at 270.436.5132 or visit artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2ND TUESDAY at 6pm. Usually at the Murray Transit Center but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations.

FREE Teen TGIF. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5pm. Ages 11-17. mclib.net Pickers Paradise Spring Yard Sale. Marion, Illinois. 7am-5pm.

618.998.0823

SATURDAY 30

Pickers Paradise Spring Yard Sale. Marion, Illinois. 7am-5pm.

618.998.0823 Paducah Bark for Life. Noble Park. 9am. facebook.com/events/1715976345288157/ Carl Cook’s Paducah: An Art Auction. 60 plus paintings & sculptures created by the late, regionally-known artist, Carl Cook. 6-9pm.

Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Using the map, drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, follow the path of historical markers to discover the city”s important role during the Civil War. Call 1.800.PADUCAH for more information.

Paducah Railroad Museum. 200 Washington St. WEDNESDAY– FRIDAY 12–4pm; SATURDAY 10am–4pm or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. 270.908.6451. paducahrr.org

11th Annual Men Who Cook. Julian Carroll Convention Center.

6-9pm. Benefiting the Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center. Live music, live and silent auctions, and delicious food… all for a great cause.

ART GALLERIES, EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS Gallery Walk. SECOND SATURDAYS Visit Lower Town Paducah’s great galleries and studios from 12–8pm. Galleries open by appointment & special event weekends. Visit paducahmainstreet.org for specific gallery hours.

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson St. 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.com. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free.

The museum offers guided tours to pre–registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance.

Yeiser Art Center 200 Broadway. 270.442.2453 • theyeiser.org Clemens Fine Art Center Gallery 4810 Alben Barkley Dr. 270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery. 15th Street, Murray. 270.809.6734.

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PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah.

MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am–4pm. FREE. 270.575.3544 or thepapagallery. com Lowertown Gallery information available at paducaharts.com.

River Discovery Center. 117 S. Water St. MONDAY–SATURDAY 9:30am–5pm. SUNDAY 1–5pm $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3–12), $6 seniors 60 & over. 270.575.9958. riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum. 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah’s & Western KY’s roles in the Civil War. FRIDAY & SATURDAY Noon to 4pm; 10am–4pm when riverboats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6–12 $1/under 6 FREE 270.575.5477.

The William Clark Market House Museum. 121 Market House Square. Monday–Saturday 12–4pm. $3 ages 12 & up, $1 ages 6–11, 270.443.7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center. I–24, exit 7. Tours 1–4pm daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30–4pm. FREE. 270.554.2077.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES & MEETINGS Amazing Grace Lutheran Church – 270.933.1215 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org • unbridledword@yahoo.com 1601 Jefferson • Paducah Sunday Service: 10am Education Hour: 8:45am Arcadia United Methodist Church – 270.442.3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah • arcadiachurch.org Sunday School 9am Worship Service 10am Tuesday Men’s Prayer Gathering, 7:30am

Bellview Baptist Church – 270.554.3173 bellviewbaptistpaducah.com Sunday School: 9am; Worship Service: 10am; Sunday Evening: 6pm; Wednesday Evening: 6:30pm Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.876.7239 12304 Wickliffe Rd, Kevil (Hwy 286 in Gage community) bethelcpchurch@gmail.com Find us on Facebook!

SUNDAY 9am, Coffee & Donuts, 9:15am, Sunday School 10:30am, Worship Service WEDNESDAYS 5:30pm, TeamKIDS & Youth Group (during school year) Broadway Baptist Church 2435 Broadway St • Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham Sunday School, 10am; Sunday Worship, 11am; Sunday Evening, 6pm; Wednesday Worship, 7pm Broadway Church of Christ – 270.443.6206 2855 Broadway St, Paducah • broadwaycoc.com Sunday Morning Worship 9:30am Bible Study 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Precious Pottery Preschool 9am – 2pm TUESDAY Clothing Give Away 10am–Noon, WEDNESDAY Ladies Bible Class 10am, Bible Classes 6:30pm Broadway United Methodist Church – 270.443.2401 bumc–paducah.org Sunday Fellowship Time (Igert Hall) 9am. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages 9:30am. Worship 10:30am BUMS Youth group (grades 6–12) 5-7pm Handbell Choir 7pm Sunday morning services are streamed live and archived online. WEDNESDAY ABC (All Broadway Children) after school program 4pm Children’s Choir 5pm Fellowship Dinner 5pm YUMS (4th and 5th graders) 6pm Chancel Choir 7pm Calvary Baptist Church Clements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail Hatcher Sunday School 10am Worship Service 11am Evening Service 6pm Wednesday Service: 6:30;m.

Calvert City First Presbyterian Church – 270.395. 4700 639 Evergreen St, P.O. Box 95 • Calvert City fpccalvert.com • firstprescc@windstream.net Everyone Welcome! Sunday School 9:30am Fellowship 10am Worship 10:45am Calvert City United Methodist Church 571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City SUNDAYS First Light Worship Service–Contemporary 9am Sunday School 10am Traditional Service 11am WEDNESDAYS Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies 6pm, Adult Choir 7pm Central Church of Christ – 270.442.1017 2201 Washington St SUNDAY Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6pm ; WEDNESDAY Bible Study classes for all ages 7pm; EVERY TUESDAY Ladies’ Bible Class, 1–2pm; LAST SATURDAY “Dorcas Day” Clothing Give–Away 9am–Noon

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Christ Chapel UECNA – 270.354.9132 Traditional Anglican - 1928 BCP • Nine-tenths of a mile north of US 68 on Hiter Road in Fairdealing • Fr. Tom Hiter, Pastor.

270.354.9132 or tyhiter@wk.net.

All faiths welcome SUNDAY Worship Services at 8:30am WEDNESDAY 7pm

Christ Community Church – 270.744.0397 christchurchpaducah.com • facebook.com/christchurchpaducah Youth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley 270.727.0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins 270.575.3120 SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts 9am Bible Classes 9:30am Morning Worship & Junior Church (ages 10 & under) 10:30am WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Community Fellowship Baptist Church – 270.856.4463 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory • cfbc.tv Sundays 8:30, 10 & 11:30am Concord Christian Center – 270.441.7900 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah (Across from Hutson’s & Sam’s) • churchbythemall.com SUNDAY Small Groups 9:45am Worship 10:45am, 6pm WEDNESDAY Service 7pm Concord United Methodist Church – 270.443.2669 concord.church SUNDAY Worship Times 8:15am, 10:30am & 6pm; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship 9am Sunday School 9:30am; TUESDAY WISE Bible Study for Women 6:30pm; WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:15pm (call to make reservations) B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6pm; THURSDAY Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8am The Prayer Room is open to the public; MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am–4pm • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives & other occasional events. Child care is provided in the nursery during Sunday morning services.

Concord West Church of Christ – 270.744.6329 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road • Paducah SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Worship 10am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm First Baptist Church, Paducah – 270.442.2728 fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY Early Morning Service 8:30am Bible Study 9:50am Late Morning Service 11am Sunday Night Prayer Service 6pm.

WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5pm AWANA 5:45pm Worship 6pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7pm First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – 270.527.8560 2515 S Main St, Benton • fccdcbentonky.org Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton SUNDAY Church School 9:45am Worship 10:45am WEDNESDAY Youth Night 5:30–7pm MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Men’s Exercise Group 9–10am First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – 270.443.8251 415 Audobon Dr Paducah • fccpaducah.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Traditional Worship 10:45am (Sanctuary Upper Level) 10:45am Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level) 10:45am First Presbyterian Church – 270.442.3545 SUNDAY Church School 9:30am Worship 10:45am Youth Choir (6th – 12th grades) 4:30pm Youth Group 5:30–7pm, Handbells 6pm WEDNESDAY Children’s Choir & Activities 4–5:45pm Adult Choir 7pm Fountain Avenue United Methodist – 270.443.1724 SUNDAY Fellowship 9am Sunday School for all ages, 9:45am

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Worship & Children’s Church (ages 4–9) 10:45am. Communion Service; FIRST SUNDAY of each month. Nursery provided for birth – age 3. Evening Services 6pm; MONDAY & THURSDAY Quilting Group 9:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm ($5/call for reservation by noon Tuesday) Program & youth activities 6pm Choir 6:30pm.

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270.444.6598 or 1.866.733.7245 Paducah: 1200 Broadway • Calvert City: 109 Main St SUNDAY Worship 9:30 & 11am Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah – 270.534.1900 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 10:15am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Worship 6pm

Gospel Mission Worship Center – 270.898.3613 6905 Benton Rd Paducah gospelmissionworship.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am, Morning Service 10:45am, Evening Service 5:30pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm

Hillcrest Baptist Church – 270.217.2796 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Services 10am & 5pm; MONDAY– FRIDAY Hillcrest Preschool; THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Family Movie Night

Grace Bible Church – 270.554.0808 SUNDAY Celebration Service 9:45am. Potluck following service.

WEDNESDAY Service 6:30pm

House of Hope Ministries - 270.933.1069 hohmin.org • Pastor Michael Pryor SUNDAY 9:30–10:15am Purpose Driven Life Class & Sunday School 11am Worship Service; WEDNESDAY 6:30–7:15pm Midweek Fill–up Service

Grace Episcopal Church – 270.443.1363 820 Broadway gracepaducah.net • grachurch@hotmail.com SUNDAY Holy Eucharist 7:30am & 9:45am 8 Christian Formation 11:15am TUESDAY Centering Prayer 8am WEDNESDAY Bible Study 10:30am • Holy Eucharist 12pm Harmony Baptist Church – 270.488.3115 9215 Ogden Landing Rd • harmonypastor@gmail.com SUNDAY 10am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship & Children’s Church, 5:30pm AWANA, 6pm Evening Worship WEDNESDAY 7am Prayer & Praise, Bible Buddies Heartland Worship Center – 270.534.1400 SUNDAY Sunday School 8, 9:15 & 10:45am Sunday Services 9:30, 10:45am & 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Service 6pm Children’s Activities 6pm Middle/High School, 6–8pm Divorce Care 6:30pm.

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.554.3572 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Worship 10:45am Youth & Evening Worship 6pm. WEDNESDAY Youth 6pm, Bible Study 6pm

Immanuel Baptist Church – 270.443.5306 SUNDAY Prayer 9am Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:45am; WEDNESDAY Shepherd’s Table Dinner Food served from 4:50– 5:30pm. $5 for adults & $3 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Mission Friends & Children’s Choir & Handbells/Chimes) 5:45–7pm Youth Group (Grades 6–12) 5:45–7pm. Discipleship Groups Faith & Fiction – Last; THURSDAYS 7pm. Morning Study Group 6:30am–noon 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Service Opportunities Mission Meal for River City at 6pm Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer – 270.898.9875 SUNDAY Morning Worship 10am. Evening Worship 6pm.

Thursday Evening Service. 6:30pm.

The Journey Church – Calloway County 3rd Floor Curris Center on Chestnut Street, Murray SUNDAY Service Times 9:30am & 11am The Journey Church – Marshall County 198 Old Symsonia Road, Benton SUNDAY Service Time 11am Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive, Ledbetter SUNDAY Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Living Word Pentecostal Church 270.575.3477 SUNDAY Morning Sunday School/Worship 10am Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm Bus Ministry call 270.564.5706 or 270.210.9086 Lone Oak Church of Christ 270.554.2511 loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY Worship 10am Sunday School 9am Evening Service 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Lone Oak First Baptist Church 270.554.1441 • loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY Sunday School 7:30am Morning Worship 8:30am, 9:45am & 11am Sunday School 8:30am, 9:45am, 11am & 6pm Evening

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Worship 6:30pm; Wednesday Children’s Choir 5:45pm Middle & High School Choir 6pm Prayer Meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra 6:30pm Lone Oak United Methodist Church • 270.554.1272 loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY Contemporary Service 8am Fellowship in Narthex 9am, Sunday School 9:15am Traditional Service 10:30am Nursery Available 9–11:30am; WEDNESDAY Church Dinner 5:30pm Bible Study 6pm Bell Choir 6pm Chancel Choir 7pm Lovelaceville United Methodist Church 143 N Broadway, Lovelaceville SUNDAY Sunday School 10am Worship Service 11am Sunday Evening Service 6pm FIRST SUNDAY of the month communion is held.

Lutheran Church of the Cross – 618.524.4628 2601 North Ave, Metropolis SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship Service 10am; FIRST & THIRD SUNDAY Holy Communion Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church 270.443.3689 • margarethank.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Service 6pm McKendree United Methodist Church 270.488.3770 or 270.488.2444 SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship 10:30am Youth & Children Activities 4:30pm Evening Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm ; 3RD SATURDAY Senior Citizens Social Dinner 4:30–6pm.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 10am–3pm SATURDAY 9am–Noon.

Clothes Closet Open. Most items 25 cents to $1.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian – 270.488.2588 SUNDAY Donuts & Coffee 9am Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening 6pm; WEDNESDAY Evening Meal 5:30pm Bible Study (all ages) 6:15pm Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church 618.564.2616 Contact Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com SUNDAY Sunday School 10am Worship 11am Evening Worship 6pm Youth Group 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30pm, Junior Youth Group 6:30pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church 270.554.0518 mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY School 9am Worship

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10am & 6:30pm WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30pm New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 270.898.9664 SUNDAY Worship Service 10:30am New Geneva Community Church, Paducah – 270.443.8866 ngccarp.org SUNDAY 10am Worship 11:30am, Intergenerational Bible Study meal following; TUESDAY Women’s Ministry 7pm; THURSDAY Men’s Ministry 5:30pm & 6:45pm; TUESDAY–FRIDAY Biblical counseling available by appointment New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.554.0473 7680 New Hope Road, Paducah • Pastor: Curtis Franklin, brocurtis@ kybiz.net • Youth Pastor: Dusty Shull SUNDAY School 9:30am Worship 10:30am Evening Youth & Worship 6pm; WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm. For youth information, contact the River Youth Ministries. Contact Melanie Rogers 270.978.1761 or email: melattheriver@yahoo.com Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.898.2630 or 270.350.7262 Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study 6pm.

Oaklawn Baptist Church – 270.442.1513 oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11am & 6pm WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7pm God’s Children 7pm Olivet Baptist Church – 270.442.3267 office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY 9am Sunday School 10am Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K) 5:45pm Awana For Kids (ages 2–6th grade) 6pm Evening Worship WEDNESDAY 6:30pm Bible Studies for ages 2– Adult Open Door Baptist Church – 270.443.6522 theopendoorbaptistchurch.com • 227 Farley Place, Paducah Pastor – Mark Armstrong, pastor@theopendoorbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY Sunday School 10am Morning Worship & Children’s Church 11am Evening 6pm WEDNESDAY 7pm. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Pathway Baptist Church – 270.395.5683 pathwaybaptist.org • 229 W. 5th Avenue, Calvert City SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:30am Evening Services Adults, Youth & Children 6pm WEDNESDAY Adult Prayer, Bible Study 6:30pm Awana for children 2 years old–6th grade 6:30pm (during school year) Youth Service 6:30pm THURSDAY Grief Share 6:30pm Monthly Men’s Meetings and Ladies Connect Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 270.442.1000 1110 North 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY Explorer Hour 9:30am Worship 11am FIRST SUNDAY Lord Supper WEDNESDAY Prayer/Bible Study 6pm FIRST WEDNESDAY Youth Bible Study 6pm

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The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center –270.928.9905 pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am Worship 10:45am Evening 6pm Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 6pm

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church – 270.444.6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule WEDNESDAY 6pm SUNDAY 10:30am Spring Bayou Baptist Church – Kevil– 270.462.3014 springbayou.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship & WeeWorship 10:45am; Awana Program 5pm Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Evening 7pm

Reidland Baptist Church – 270.898.6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • reidlandbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY 9am Sunday School (classes for all ages) Morning Worship Service 10:10am Children’s Church/Junior Church (ages 3 - 5th grade) 5:30–7pm. Choir Practice 5–6:15pm Mission Friends (Age 3–Kindergarten) Children In Action (1st–5th Grade) 5–7pm Youth 6:30pm Adult Bible Study TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30am Early Learning & Pre–K Program WEDNESDAY TeamKID (ages 3–5th grade), 6–7:30pm Youth (grades 6–12), 6–7:45pm Prayer & Adult Bible Study 6:30pm Nursery provided for all services & Sunday school.

Southland Baptist Temple – 270.444.9678 southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY 7–9am Topper’s Gospel Show (WKYQ) 9:45am Sunday School 10:45am Worship Service, KidzAlive (3–5th grade) 6pm Evening Service WEDNESDAY 10am–3pm Mission Room Open 4:30-6pm Evening Meal 6:30-8pm AWANA (2–6th grade) The Light (7th–12th grade) 6:45pm Adult Bible Classes

Reidland Christian Church – 270.898.3904 reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 6pm Bible study WEDNESDAY 6pm Family Meal 7pm Bible Study for Children/Adults

St. Anthony of Paduah Catholic Church, Grand Rivers 270.395.4727 • stpiusx.us Mass Schedule WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 8am

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church – 270.898.3010 5320 Kentucky Dam Road, Paducah SATURDAY Sabbath School 9:30am Worship Service 11am FIRST SABBATH OF EACH MONTH following worship service a FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served WEDNESDAY Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Reidland United Methodist – 270.217.0400 Faithweaver Friends preschool – 6th grade WEDNESDAYS 5:15– 7:30pm Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church – 270.442.1923 stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY–FRIDAY 12pm SATURDAY 5pm; SUNDAY 8:30 &11am. An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever reason – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God & the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions & an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270.559.4606 for information, without obligation.

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 270.554.3810 stjohn–theevangelist.org Mass Schedule TUESDAY– SATURDAY 7:30am SATURDAY 5am SUNDAY 7:30am & 9am St. Matthew Lutheran Church 270.442.8294 SUNDAY 9:30am Worship FIRST & THIRD SUNDAY Potluck and Education 5pm St. Paul Lutheran Church 270.442.8343 Sunday Worship 8 & 10:45am Bible Study & Sunday School 9:30am The Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320am & WKYX 570am each Sunday at 6pm Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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THE CARSON CENTER Dwight Yoakam. April 1, 7:30pm

Always a Bridesmaid. April 14-24, 5pm

Party for a Purpose. April 14, 6pm

Atomic Fusion: A Showcase of Belly Dance in the Atomic City. April 29 6:30-8:30pm

Once. April 25, 7pm MAIDEN ALLEY

NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM

Movie for Me: An American Tail. April 2, 4pm

The Other Side Backs. through April 11

Legendary Shack Shakers w/the Pine Hill Saints. April 16, 8pm

Fantastic Fibers Opening Reception. April 9, 5-7pm

Game of Thrones Season Premiere Watch Party. April 24, 7pm

Teen Comedy Club. through April 11, 5pm

760 Broadway • 270.444.0065 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm paducahsymphony.org

The Carson Center

International Honor Quilt Comes to Paducah. April 18-30, 5pm PADUCAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Beethoven's 9th Symphony. The Carson Center. April 16.

7:30pm.

MARKET HOUSE THEATRE

Paducah Symphony Orchestra

One awesome week this summer, experience that lasts a lifetime.

100 Kentucky Avenue 270.450.4444 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm thecarsoncenter.org

Market House Theatre 132 Market House Square 270.444.6828 Hours: M-F 12-5pm markethousetheatre.org

Yeiser Art Center

200 Broadway • 270.442.2453 Hours: T-S 10am-5pm Sun 12-4pm theyeiser.org

River Discovery Center

Summer Music Camp June 20-24

PIANO

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CHORUS

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

@ McCracken County High School

117 S. Water Street 270.575.9958 riverdiscoverycenter.org

National Quilt Museum

BAND

Maiden Alley Cinema 112 Maiden Alley 270.442.7723 maidenalleycinema.org

$125 Early Bird Registration by May 13

PSO Grades 4-12 (includes lunch & t-shirt)

Paducah School of Art & Design

All-State Choir Audition Music to be taught to 10th-12th grades

Reserve your spot today!

Details & Registration online @

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Prayer Service 10am Children’s SUNDAY School 10:15-10:45am

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St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270.395.4727 stpiusx.us • Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times TUESDAY 6pm. WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY 8am SATURDAY 4:30pm SUNDAY 10am St. Thomas More Catholic Church – 270.534.9000 stmore.org Mass Schedule MONDAY & THURSDAY 6pm TUESDAY & FRIDAY 7am SATURDAY 5:30pm SUNDAY 9 & 11am (1pm En Español) Nursery available at all services MONDAY EVENING Active MOMS group & Active couples group. Call 270.534.9000 for more information.

WEDNESDAY Mother’s Day Out THURSDAY Moms Group Playgroup

RIVER DISCOVERY

Temple Israel – 270.442.4104 templeisrael.us FRIDAY Lay–led Services 5:30pm Rabbi–led Services 7pm Trinity United Methodist Church – 270.534.9516 facebook.com/TUMCPaducah • office@trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:30am TUESDAY Women’s Bible Study 9–11am (TUMC) & 6–8pm (offsite) WEDNESDAY Awana (2yr old–5th Grade) 5–6:45pm Youth (6th–12 grade) 5:30–6:45pm Choir 6–7pm Twelve Oaks Baptist Church – 270.554.4634 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship 8,10 & 10:45am WEDNESDAY Awana 5:30–7pm, Mid–Week Service 6pm United Central Presbyterian Church – 270.442.6414 unitedcentralpres.org • info@unitedcentralpres.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 10:45am Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah – 270.442.3722 uccpaducah.org SUNDAY Worship celebration 10am Coffee & refreshments 11– 11:20am Christian Education until Noon.

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Waldo Baptist Church – 618.564.2180 waldobaptist.org SUNDAY Bible Study 9am Morning Worship Service 10am Evening Worship Service 6am WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal Ministry 5:30pm Mid–Week Service 7pm West End Baptist Church – 270.443.1043 SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 5:30pm Call church office by Noon to reserve your spot. TUESDAY Children/Youth Bible Study & Adult Prayer Service 6:30pm Westminster Presbyterian Church – 270.443.2919 westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY Sunday School 9am Worship 10:15am Women’s Circle Bible Study SECOND WEDNESDAYS 1pm World Harvest Church – 270.442.8949 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah • Pastor: Dr. Chris Cody

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SUNDAY 9:45-10:15am Corporate Prayer 10:30am Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7pm Worship Service THURSDAY 8:45-10am Corporate Prayer

ON-GOING COMMUNITY EVENTS & NOTICES

Woodlawn Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.442.7713 3402 Benton Road woodlawnchurch@live.com • Facebook/woodlawnchurch SUNDAY 9:45-10:15am Corporate Prayer 10:30am Worship Service WEDNESDAY 7pm Worship Service THURSDAY 8:45-10am Corporate Prayer

American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6pm. Western Kentucky Chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support our area counties, call 270.442.3575 for more information. redcross.org.

FREE Commander’s Coffee. WEDNESDAYS Have coffee & doughnuts with the Commander and officers as well as see a Chapter Service Officer to resolve VA disability issues. Disabled American Veterans. 8am-12pm 270.444.9808

FREE Homebound Service. Are you a “homebound” book lover?

If you are elderly, critically ill, or temporarily unable to come to the McCracken County Public Library, you may be able to have the books come to you! The library is offering Homebound Service to those who qualify. Residents of Paducah & McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library & having an application sent to them by mail or by going online to mclib.net/homebound & clicking on the application site. Materials can be mailed to private homes. Those in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or hospitals may receive materials by hand delivery from the staff. Questions, call 270.442.2510 ext. 118.

Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 270.442.6414 zioncpcinfo@gmail.com • sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/ SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30am, Morning Worship 10:45am, Youth and Evening Worship 6pm WEDNESDAY Children 6:15pm (during school year), Youth 6pm, Bible Study 6:30pm

The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAYS. For information: 270.236.2317, 270.753.8910 or visit kentucky.sierraclub.org.

FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. Call Karen Jones at 270.206.8690 for more information. omnivisions.com Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure to El Salvador... First timer? It’s okay! Don’t be afraid to see how you can help make a difference to orphaned children in need! We would love for you to join us on this amazing experience! For more information, please call 270.933.1250 or visit starfishorphanministry. org.

Love Books & Love Bikes? Check–out books; check–out a bike lock!

Something good to know – the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the front desk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library and impulsively stop in for a browse, you don’t have to leave your bike unattended and in danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk & check out a lock. mclib.net

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McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions at PetSmart.

THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH 10am–5pm. mccrackenhumane.org Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries. 1200 Jefferson St. Volunteers (age 14 & older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who’s hungry. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY–FRIDAY. Financial support also welcomed! For more info, call 270.575.3400 or visit community-ministries.org.

Kentucky Wing Civil Air Patrol – National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road EVERY TUESDAY 6pm. Offering lessons in aviation & aerospace principles, along with teamwork & leadership training.

Members often participate in rescue & disaster relief missions. For more info, call 270.331.1750, visit kywgcap.org or email kycap201@ calldialog.net.

FREE GED Classes WKCTC, 8am–4:30pm at Anderson Technical Building & at KY Oaks Mall 10am-6pm. To register, call 270.534.3451. westkentucky.kctcs.edu.

FREE GED Classes Livingston County Adult & Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Avenue, Smithland. Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, & ESL. For more info call 270.928.3777.

Ballard–Carlisle Historical & Genealogy Society Meets the FOURTH SUNDAY, 2pm at the Ballard–Carlisle Historical & Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th St. in Wickliffe. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open FRIDAY 8am–4pm For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270.642.2187.

Ballard County Cemetery Road Meets the FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 5pm at Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter. Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. Contact Betty Johnson, chairman, at 270.210.3538.

Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY, 8:30am–4pm Extended hours on TUESDAY until 8pm. Call 270.928.3777 FREE meals served. Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY, 11am–1pm. For more, call Marcella Perkins, 270.705.3402.

Paducah Cooperative Ministry 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantry assistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescription medications, & stranded traveler needs.

Limited to McCracken County residents. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am–Noon & 1–4pm. 270.442.6795. paducahcoopministry.org.

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Agents of Nature. EVERY DAY LBL Nature Station. 10am–5pm.

Visitors to Land Between The Lakes can experience the Woodlands Nature Station & surrounding trails in a whole new way. The mobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes & complete fun educational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5 mile route. landbetweenthelakes.us agentsofdiscovery.net Cans for the Cross. FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. Aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10am.

Muay Thai Kickboxing. MONDAY Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy. 6:30pm. atmosphereacademy.com American Disaster Action Team (DAT) SECOND MONDAY monthly meetings. 6:30pm. Chapter building. 270.442.3575.

Book Club. THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway. 10am. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the book of the month. Call to find out what we’re reading, 270.444.0044 Matters of Life Forum. SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11am. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu FREE L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 6–7pm. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them.

Contact 270.575.3823.

FREE meal Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship.

SUNDAY Noon–1pm at Broadway UMC (270.443.2401). 3–4:30pm at St.

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Luke Aldersgate UMC (270.442.8621). No questions asked.

FREE Mothering Through Breastfeeding. SECOND TUESDAY 10am at Grace Episcopal Church. This parenting support group is open to all pregnant and nursing mothers and their children. 270.443.2373 or 270.442.4891.

THURSDAY 6-9pm, line dancing and couple’s classes. $4 at the door.

For more, call 270.442.3186.

MONDAY River City Singles Monday Evening Dance Carroll Convention Center 7–11pm. $6.

Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 THURSDAY 12–1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors are always welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270.703.2700 for more info.

Zonta Club of Paducah SECOND TUESDAY 6pm. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information contact Linda Miller, President at linda@lamillercpa.com or call 270.575.3444.

Paducah Writer’s Group. FRIDAY 8pm. Hear some of the area’s most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse.

Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. SECOND All dog lovers welcome. More information call TUESDAY 7pm 270.210.8298.

Adult Ballroom Dance Party FRIDAY 8–10pm. $7 cover charge Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 270.442.8321

WKCTC Community Chorus Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. TUESDAY 7–9pm. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome to join. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270.534.3219. or by email at norman.wurgler@kctcs.edu.

Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway FRIDAY 7pm.

4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. paducahracing.net

Story Hour Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street.

THURSDAY 11am. For more, call 618.524.4312.

Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theater. SATURDAY 2pm matinee, 7pm evening show. Concessions available, games before the show.

E–Reader classes THURSDAY Led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library.

Charitable Bingo Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow. THURSDAY For more information, call 270.665.9844.

Night Moves Dance Club American Legion, 425 Legion Drive.

FREE meals Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. SATURDAY 11am.– 1pm. at Holy House of Prayer. 270.443.1724. Open to everyone.

SCHOOL NOTES The McCracken County Preschool Head Start Office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2016/2017 school year.

Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before August 1, 2016 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children

must also reside in the McCracken County school district. Please call the McCracken County Preschool/Head Start office at 270.538.4041 to schedule an appointment.

CAMPS, CLASSES & EDUCATION FREE Chess Club Murray Public Library. MONDAY 5:30-7:30pm Paducah Parks Services offers Classes for Children, Teens, & Adults.

Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, & dance. For details, call 270.444.8508 or visit paducahky.gov Intermediate Digital Photography. WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. TUESDAY. 6-8:30pm. $115. Bring own digital camera(not a point and shoot) westkentucky.kctcs.edu Tynker with Coding (7th & 8th Grade). WKCTC Emerging Technology Center, Room 223. TUESDAY 4-5:30pm. $150. Starts on the 15th, runs until April 26.

Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5–8pm on MONDAY, 9am-3pm on SATURDAY. Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process.

Call 270.575.2229 to register.

Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. MONDAY 11– 1pm . Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at plexsports.net

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Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325 Fisher road. TUESDAY 6am . Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner and intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. $90 total cost.

Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270.217.0150.

Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah.

FRIDAY 7–9:30pm. Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one. AND how to take care of yourself during this hard time. For more, call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270.554.1915.

Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah).

TUESDAY & THURSDAY 5am. 8 mile run.

Table Tennis. THURSDAY Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks.

5–6pm. $25. 270.444.8508.

ON-GOING EVENTS FOR SENIORS

ON-GOING DANCE, FITNESS & SPORTS

Super Seniors at First Christian Church of Paducah. FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH Call 270.443.8251 for information.

Aikijutsu. MONDAY & THURSDAY. 6:30pm. Paducah Recreation Center. $50 per month

McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. EVERY WEDNESDAY adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm. mccrackenhumane.org

Cardio Tennis Play Tennis. Get Fit! MONDAY–WEDNESDAY 9-10am and WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:30pm. rowtontennis.com Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. MONDAY–FRIDAY 6am. Meet at Family Video beside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is 40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey or Hutch at Bike World, 270.442.0751 or email hutch@bikeworldky.com.

FREE Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAY 6–7pm. For more information, call 270.444.8508.

FREE Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. Ages 5–15. TUESDAY 6–7pm. 270.444.8508.

Kids’ Kickboxing. TUESDAY & THURSDAY 5–5:50pm. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270.564.5804.

Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. Call the Purchase Area Development District for more information at 877.352.5183 or visit purchaseadd.org.

Senior Citizens Social Dinner & Games. EVERY THIRD SATURDAY McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30-6pm. 270.488.3770.

Residents at Trinity Village Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 South in Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior’s get–together every Friday (Please RSVP): Potluck 6–6:45pm Bible Study 7–8am Contact Rene Sanchez–Chew, 270.554.7075.

Senior Medicare Patrol Kathie Hunt, project coordinator of the local KY Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides information on how you can protect yourself from Medicare errors, learn to detect potential fraud and abuse, and to report errors or suspected fraud. Also learn how to read and interpret your Medicare statements and how to resolve billing problems. 8am-4pm most TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAYS at the Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For an appointment or information, call 270.442.8993.

Informal Coffee Group. MONDAY–FRIDAY Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street & Kirchoff’s Bakery locations. 9am.

Hot Lunches. MONDAY–FRIDAY Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30am. Donation: $3. Must be 60 or over.

270.443.8579 Exercise Classes for Seniors MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center. 10–11am. 270.443.8579 Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool. MONDAY – FRIDAY Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10am. $25 per month. Call 270.443.1778 for more info.

FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAY Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 FREE Line Dancing Classes. TUESDAY Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30pm. FREE. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579.

Walk with Ease. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY EACH WEEK 11-11:30am. Six-week fitness program shown to help reduce pain and improve health. Supported by the Arthritis Foundation. Must be 60 years of age or older. Call 270.442.8993 or 270.443.8579 for information.

FREE Bible Study & Lunch. FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY Broadway Church of Christ. 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206

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FREE Beginning Crochet and Quilting. TUESDAY Senior Citizens Center. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543.

ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE Adoption Support Group Concord United Methodist Church. 2nd Thursdays of each month. 6–7:30pm Free to participate. Dinner & childcare provided. Licensed marriage & family therapist Chris Trout to facilitate. For more information or to sign up, contact Shannon Wilson, 270.331.3344.

foster parenting, give us a call. Necco can introduce you to a child in need of a loving family and a safe place to call home. Benefits include training tailored to fit your schedule, 24 hour crisis intervention/ support, access to on staff mental health professionals, ongoing monthly trainings with childcare and meals provided, respite, incentives, daily reimbursements paid twice monthly, case managers for every home, staff cell phone numbers, and unmatched foster parent support. For experience you can count on, call Necco toll free at 866.30NECCO (866.306.3226) or 270.898.1293.

Open your heart & home to a child in need - become a foster parent.Omni Visions, Inc. is starting free classes soon.

We make training easy & flexible for your schedule. Call Karen Jones at 270.206.8690 for more information. omnivisions.com

Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK) – Sponsoring support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Ln (home to Community Christian Academy Elementary School in Paducah, KY and the last Monday of each month at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 45 in Hickory (across from State Police Post One) in Mayfield. Both meetings are held from 6–8pm. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. Childcare is provided free of charge. For more information contact: Tammy DeBoe at 270.994.2466 or tammydeboe@ newwaveccomm.net or Kim Armistead at 502.558.6846 or raka1214@ yahoo.com.

BENCHMARK Therapeutic Foster Care – Benchmark Family Services, Inc, established in 1994, is a private, faith–based, non–profit therapeutic foster care agency. Benchmark provides stable and caring homes for youth in need of out–of–home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the least restrictive setting possible. Benchmark is seeking caring, dynamic individuals and families with a calling to open their hearts and homes to children in need of stability, care and nurturing. As a Benchmark foster family, you will receive weekly contact with an assigned case manager, including a minimum of three home visits per month, 24/7 emergency cell phone access to a case manager, respite care for foster children when needed, premium financial compensation and incomparable foster parent support. For more information, call Benchmark at 270.408.1361.

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CHILD CARE

CHILDREN'S & TEEN GROUPS

Tot School. 9am–2pm, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3–5. $110/month. August 16–May. Paducah Parks Bldg. 270.444.8508.

Boy Scout Troop 1 Grace Episcopal Church. 270.559.1515.

CHILD PROTECTION & CRISIS SERVICES Domestic Violence Information Session. McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E” 270.443.6071, ext. 5.

The Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center.

We provides fee services for both children and adult victims of sexual crimes. Our services include therapy, legal and medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment and referral services and education programs. Offices in Paducah, Mayfield and Murray reach all of the Purchase Area Region. Our 24-hour crisis line number is 1.800.928.7273 and our office number is 270.928.4422. We welcome invitations to present preventive programs in schools, clubs, churches, and other groups.

We need volunteers for our 24-hour crisis line and to meet victims at local emergency rooms. All volunteers undergo a criminal background check and central registry check. All are equipped with a 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule.

Join the team by calling 270.534.4422.

Looking for long Lost Scouts Visit scoutingfriends.org or call 270.554.5857.

Girl Scout Activity Listings kyanags.org and gskentuckiana.org.

EDUCATION GROUPS KATS Homeschool Club meets twice a month in Paducah. This is a Christian group that meets for fellowship, playdates, field trips and much more. Field trips are also twice monthly. For more information, email katsofpaducah@live.com Center for Gifted Studies. Alexander Hall, Murray State University.

The Center, located at 3205 Alexander Hall, collaborates with pre– service and graduate education students, the School Psychology program, and other ­­ College of Education programs to provide services to parents and gifted children in the region. Its services include professional development programs for teachers, regional and international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year and summers, and informational and assessment services to parents. For more, contact Dr. Joy Navan, 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu.

C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. EVERY MONDAY 2:30–4:30pm.

We also have group recess every six weeks. Bring skates or sports equipment. FREE to all. For more, call Sherry Layne–Smith at 270.928.4368 or email smith731@localnet.com.

Heartland Christian Home Educators offers support, field trips, and fellowship for home school families in western Kentucky and southern Illinois. To find out more call Carrie Bullock at 618.638.3289.

Parent support group meetings on the first Tuesday of August, October, December, March, & May at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Rd, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH. Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site encourages area residents to volunteer at the park. Wickkliffe Mounds is a preservation of a Native American village dating to 11AD. The park has a volunteer program and is searching for people who are interested in museums, history, archeology, education and Native Americans. Activities include tour guiding, educational programs, greeting visitors, outdoor landscaping and other help. Contact the Park Manager Carla Hildebrand at 270.335.3681 wickliffemounds@ky.gov Land Between the Lakes Programming Trail hiking, animal discovery, children’s activities, planetarium programming and more.

Weekday and weekend listings. 270.924.2020. lbl.org

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foreign countries. Each CCI student is fully insured, brings spending money and is looking forward to an active family life. CCI is designated by the US Department of State and dedicated to promoting cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. Call your Area Representative, Corinne Sullivan at 270.508.0622 if you have any questions or visit cci–exchange.com for more information.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT Kentucky Regional Poison Center – Kosair Children’s Hospital.

1.800.222. 1222 The Merryman House. The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center provides free services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need. All of the following services are offered FREE of charge. Some of our services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, and housing counseling. Though the shelter is located in Paducah, we provide outreach services for area counties. Our toll free crisis number is 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001. Our email address is merrymanhouse@ hcis.net. All services are completely confidential.

Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801 Morgan Lane For military and their families operationhomefront.org

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Survivors of Suicide support group for anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. First Tuesday of the month United Church of Paducah, 4600 Buckner Ln. Contact: 270.442.3722 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers 2ND FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6-8pm. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796.

MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDERS Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS 5:30pm.

Meets in the Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion Rosenthal Room.

270.564.5879 Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers: Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1.800.870.7460 or 270.415.3640. Meetings are MONDAYS (except holidays) in the Behavioral Health meeting Room (adjacent to the ER).

Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on: Bariatric Surgery Support, Childbirth, Crohn ‘s & Colitis Support, Breast Feeding, ALS Support, Driving, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Kidney Options, Join Replacement, Breast & Cervical Cancers, Parkinson’s Disease and Heart Disease/Problems. Call 270.444.2444 or ehealthconnection.com/regions/lourdes

GriefShare. WEDNESDAYS First Baptist Church, 6pm A friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Each meeting is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement & help whenever you begin. char.angles@yahoo.com 270.442.2728 Grief Support. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 5–9pm. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at 270.898.8796.

Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah.

8am. Call for info 270.415.3632.

Lourdes Hospice Needs Volunteers: Working with hospice patients can grow your faith and teach you about the magic and beauty of life. Volunteers are needed in Ballard, Caldwell, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken counties. If interested, contact Susan Mason at 1.800.870.7460 or 270.415.3640.

Now & Beyond Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers.

2ND FRIDAY Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6–8am. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270.898.8796 or 270.534.4200.

McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172

Healthy Grieving Group. EVERY MONDAY (except holidays).

Paducah Lourdes North Plaza, 5pm. 270.415.3636

Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from

Grief Support Lunch. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Luke’s Truckstop, Arlington. 11:30am. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@ lourdes–pad.org. 270.415.3607.

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Hope Unlimited Family Care Center and Medical Clinic provides counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes and The Learn to Earn Program which offers a way for families to earn points to purchase much needed baby items. For more information, call 270.442.1166 in Paducah or 618.524.5730 in Metropolis.

St. Nicholas Free Clinic St. Nicholas Foundation is a program that provides free primary care, medicine and specialist referrals to uninsured working adults who live or work in the Kentucky counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, Livingston, McCracken, Marshall, and Massac County, Illinois. Households with at least one adult working 15 hours or more and fall within 200% of the Federal Poverty Level for household income qualify for St. Nicholas. Located at 1901 Kentucky Ave in Paducah. To see if you qualify, stop by or call the clinic at 270.575.3247. Clinic Hours: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8am-5pm. (To make a donation, please contact the St. Nicholas Foundation office directly at 270.408.4828 or stnicholasfamilyclinic@gmail.com.

St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store A volunteer based ministry that sells used clothing, furniture and other goods at a minimal charge to the community and in turn uses the proceeds to help those less fortunate through the Help Line. Help is offered based on need, regardless of religious affiliation or income. The Budget Store serves the public 5 days a week TUESDAY-FRIDAY 10am–3pm and Saturday 9am–1pm). VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Budget Store phone number: 270.442.9351; Help Line phone number: 270.575.1008; E–mail stvincentpaducah@yahoo.com Four Rivers Behavioral Health Provides service in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.

Consulting and employee assistance available. Serving Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, and McCracken. 24–hr. crisis hotline, 800.592. 3980. Call the office, 270.442.7121, to find out more.

Martha’s Vineyard A ministry that prepares meals and delivers them to the less fortunate in our area weekly. If you would like to volunteer please call Martha at 270.575.0021. Donations may be sent to : Martha’s Vineyard • 1100 N. 12th St, Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 9am–Noon for food distribution and to receive non–perishable donations. Need spaghetti’os, soups, vegetables, crackers, etc. For more, call the church at 270.665.5551.

MISCELLANEOUS Art Guild of Paducah FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6pm.

McCracken County Public Library. For more info, call Carol at 270.554.4803 or 270.210.1465, or Melanie at 270.331.3087.

Senior Pastor Bible Study. THURSDAY MORNINGS at 11am at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a fri­­ end.

You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate.

270.443.2401.

Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings US Bank Bldg. 4th & Broadway. 5th floor. Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270.441.7611 dreamfactory.com Master Food Volunteer (MFV) Training. THURSDAYS 10am-1pm.

McCracken County Cooperative Extension. Provides a foundation of knowledge to volunteers in the subject areas of food safety, food science, food preparation & food preservation. The program allows people with interests in food, cooking & nutrition to take their expertise to a higher level while developing new avenues for helping in the community. mccracken.ca.uky.edu Hearts for Babies. The group makes layettes for under–privileged and single moms in need and their new babies. Meets 1ST WEDNESDAY of every month from 10am–2pm at Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Room C 200. Come and join our fun group. We knit, crochet, quilt and sew! For more, call Nelly Sullivan at 270.554.3818 Paducah Chess Club SATURDAY 1–4pm, brilliant minds young and old, put their wits to the test at Etcetera coffee house Sponsored by English’s Antiques and Rayela Art, 212 Broadway.

Paducah Photographer’s Club. MEETS 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30–8:30pm.

A diverse group of people with one common interest: photography.

Whether you’re a new hobbyist or full time professional, our club offers the opportunity to learn, share, network and form new friendships! For more info, contact mikewurth@comcast.net

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M.O.M. Group – Time for moms of all ages to connect with one another and study God’s Word in an encouraging, supportive, non– denominational environment. Meeting 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, September through April. 9–11am in Fellowship Hall at First Missionary Baptist Church, 100 W 13th St, Benton. Children play

in nursery, while mothers meet. Suggested donation of $2/child.

Book study – Becoming More Than A Good Bible Study Girl by Lysa Terkeurst. Preregistration is appreciated. Contact Jennie Woelpern at jenn56093@yahoo.com or 979.530.6843 for questions or to sign up. *Affiliated with The M.O.M. Initiative: themominitiative.com La Leche League of Kentucky– All breastfeeding mothers and mothers–to–be interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10am, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah.

Contact Lynette Brown 270.534.0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com Moms in Touch prayer support for Concord Elementary School. Call Kelly Hudspeth, 270.744.0800 NINO – Nine months in; nine months out. Provide infant sling & carrier information & support. 3RD MONDAYS. 10:30am. McCracken County Library. For more information, contact Jill Tanner, 270.349.3806 or email thenaturalbaby@gmail.com Wives of Faith, Western KY Chapter – A Christian–based group of other military wives. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome. Check out: wivesoffaith. org/groups/ western–kentucky–wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you’re interested or would like more information.

SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL GROUPS The 40/50 Group Meeting 1ST & 3RD MONDAYS at area restaurants to plan events and socialize. 4050group.blogspot.com ACCESS Christian Singles. We provide a safe atmosphere for social activity for all singles. Whether members are men, women, divorced, widowed, never married, just separated or dating couples, we all have different personal goals and ideas about socially acceptable behavior.

Meets the second SATURDAY & 4TH FRIDAY. accesschristiansingles. blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club. Broadway United Methodist Church, THURSDAY, Noon–1pm. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service–oriented gatherings. Email Chuck.

Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info.

Families on the Spectrum 1ST MONDAY. Lourdes Garden Room.

6–8pm Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@ familiesonthspectrumky.org Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management Meetings are the 4TH TUESDAY at 6pm. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 720.443.7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com.

The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, 1ST WEDNESDAY. For information: 270.236.2317 or 270.753.8910.

Lone Oak Kiwanis 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY MORNINGS for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Rd, 7am. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the 1ST WEDNESDAY Paducah/River City Business & Professional Women (BPW). 2ND TUESDAY at noon at the Paducah County Club. Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com.

Paducah Business & Professional Women (BPW) 2ND TUESDAY 5:30–7pm. McCracken County Public Library. For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270.442.7636.

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Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Breast Feeding, Childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & more. Call 270.575.2229 or baptisthealthkentucky.com/paducah.

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Paducah–Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. 3RD TUESDAY 5:30pm. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270.575.6624. geocites.com/paducahkylake.

Paducah Lions Club The oldest Lions Club in Kentucky, TUESDAYS at noon for lunch and presentations by guest speakers at the Walker Hall.

Paducah Rotaract Club. 1ST MONDAY at 6pm. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18–30 years old focused on helping others.

Paducah Rotary Club. WEDNESDAYS for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center.

Paducah Singles Connection. TUESDAY, 6am at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle. The goal is to encourage, with love and support, those adjusting to the single lifestyle in a way that enhances self–esteem, tolerance and understanding.

South Paducah Kiwanis – 1640 S 6th St, THURSDAY 7–8am. The club invites members to this weekly meeting. The group’s mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time.

Toastmasters Club. MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah. THURSDAY Noon–1pm Afraid to speak in public?

Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Call Clay Campbell 270.703.2700 for more info.

Zonta Club of Paducah. 2ND TUESDAY 6pm. Advancing the status of women world–wide through service and advocacy. For more information, call 270.366.6183

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Essential Oils Primer

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ssential oils are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants and some contain hundreds of organic constituents. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to instantly soothe or enliven and for cosmetic purposes. They are also known for their physical, spiritually and emotionally uplifting properties. Oils can bridge the gap between cutting edge technology and traditional wisdom and help you energize your life. They can also help you reclaim your natural balance of both body and mind. You can apply them to skin, inhale, diffuse, or add to perfumes, cleaning or personal care products.

Essential Oil Safety Since essential oils are very concentrated, they must be treated with care and respect. The user should be knowledgeable about their properties and actions before any use. They must be properly diluted with a carrier oil such as Jojoba, Apricot Oil, Coconut Oil, or other fatty oil before being applied to your skin. Effective use requires only a few drops of oil.

When applied to your skin, essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream. This can support health, beauty and hygiene conditions.

Some articles and practitioners advocate applying undiluted essential oils directly to your skin. Don’t do it! You risk a rash, burning sensation, and worse of all, you could be creating a permanent sensitivity to that oil. And, you will use way more oil than you need to get the job done. So, save your money and spare your skin.

Do Essential Oils Work?

I get many customers ask me if essential oils work. My response is they have been considered precious and in use for many reasons, for many, many thousands of years. In my experience, only things of value continue in use over the millennia.

Will certain oils “cure” you? No. They support your body’s natural ability to heal. Some have useful properties, such as being antifungal and antiviral which can assist you in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Long before modern pharmaceuticals, essential oils played a vital role in traditional wisdoms designed to achieve a healthy balance of body and mind and soul.

Which Essential Oils Do I Need?

Due to the precious nature of essential oils, they can be pricey. Happily, you only need a few drops to get the job done! Still, out of the many hundreds of oils, how do you choose which ones to invest in having in your toolkit? Here are the four that I consider must haves.

• Peppermint • Tea Tree • Eucalyptus • Lavender

Proper Dilution Proper dilution for use on the skin of healthy adults is one to 10 percent concentration. For children dilute that formula to one to two percent.

Always check the label for safe use on children, pets, elderly and pregnant individuals. Once properly diluted, oils can be applied to your skin.

Essential oils can be applied externally almost anywhere on the body, with the fastest absorption on soles of the feet, underarm, the wrists, neck and behind the ears. To improve absorption, apply after a warm bath or shower. Obviously, avoid sensitive areas and remember oils are volatile, which means they have fumes, so don’t apply your oils too close to your eyes and mucous membranes.

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Blends Another great way to go is with blends. This is a combination of two or more oils that creates the desired effect and spares you having to purchase each of the oil ingredients separately. Some are undiluted, meaning you will still have to mix with your carrier oil before applying to your skin.

Some are already diluted to the proper concentration and ready to go.

Roll-on’s are a perfect combination of convenience and effectiveness.

Spider Repellent Recipe

• 2 oz spray bottle • 2 oz water • 1 – 2 drops dish detergent (helps oil ‘stick’ to surface) • 10 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil Clean areas around door and window sills. Shake spray bottle to mix ingredients and spritz areas spiders would enter.

Other Benefits In addition to therapeutic benefit at the emotional and physical level, essential oils can be used in household and laundry cleaners. Some oils act as a natural insect repellent and pesticide. You may recall using citronella candles during the summer to keep mosquitoes away. Hate spiders? Peppermint oil can create an effective barrier to keep those pesky arachnids out of your personal space without the use of dangerous chemicals.

No matter what your need, essential oils can play a vital role in achieving a natural, organic result. Pay attention to the quality, purity and reputation of the oil brand and the distributor. If it’s cheap, be very cautious. Pure, effective essential oils are precious and pricy. Make sure it is an “essential” oil, not a perfume or fragrance oil. While those smell wonderful, they have no therapeutic value.

So welcome to the world of essential oils! Once you get started, you will find it impossible to quit. They are amazing, wonderful, effective and oh, so amazing!

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Always read and follow all label warnings and cautions Keep oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children Never ingest essential oils Don't use undiluted oils on your skin (Dilute with vegetable oils such as sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil).

Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin on your inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.

Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes.

If redness, burning, itching or irritation occur, stop using oils immediately.

Angelica and all citrus oils make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light. Do not go out into the sun with these oils on your skin.

Sweet fennel, hyssop, sage and rosemary should not be used by anyone with epilepsy.

People with high blood pressure should avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage and thyme.

How should essential oils be stored?

Store in closed, dark glass bottles away from heat and light. Generally, they should remain fresh for about two years.

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by Patrick Kerr for Four Rivers Behavioral Health

n 1963, President John F. Kennedy proposed a “bold new approach” to dealing with the lack of treatment options for people with mental health issues. Congress responded and soon federal funds were available for construction of public or nonprofit, community-based mental health centers. Each state began to work on a plan to use those funds to address the growing need for treatment options.

Community Health Centers By 1965, the U.S. Congress expanded their efforts to include funding for staffing, as well as construction, of mental health facilities. The days of “sanitariums” and “institutions” were becoming a thing of the past and mental health centers began to provide treatment for individuals with a variety of mental health related concerns that had expanded beyond issues such as depression and schizophrenia to include alcoholism and drug addiction as well as developmental delay disorders like autism.

Today, Community Mental Health Centers are considered to be the “safety net” of the communities and provide services to individuals regardless of their ability to pay.

Using those congressional funds, in late 1966 our area established the Western Kentucky Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board, Inc. and the first consumers began receiving services at the Guthrie Building in McCracken County. Soon after, limited services began being offered to all the counties in western Kentucky from Ballard County in the west to Livingston County in the east.

Treatment Expands In 1973, Western Kentucky Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board, Inc. entered into a partnership with Lourdes Hospital and relocated to an annex of the hospital. The organization began to focus on more comprehensive plans of treatment and by 1975, expanded care to include, Children’s Services, Elderly Care, Screening Services, follow-up care, Transitional Services, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment.

Four Rivers Behavioral Health The 80s and 90s saw numerous changes in the way mental health centers were funded; however, the core services remained. In 1999, the Western Kentucky Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Board decided a name change was in order; one that more accurately reflected the mission of the agency. The board settled on Four Rivers Behavioral Health because they believed it more accurately identified the agency and its mission. Four Rivers Behavioral Health continued to expand and offer more comprehensive care to more consumers and in early 2004, took a bold step and consolidated several small offices into

newly renovated Corporate Office spanning the 400 block of Broadway in downtown Paducah.

Having the Corporate Office alongside clinical services allowed Four Rivers Behavioral Health to become a more cohesive organization.

Today, the corporation sees nearly 15,000 consumers a year and employees more than 300 employees including therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists and specialists in downtown Paducah, as well as at satellite offices in Murray and Mayfield.

Regional Programs to Meet Your Needs With the new Corporate Office and a plethora of space, Four Rivers Behavioral Health continues to grow. Today, the organization operates several programs including the Center for Adult Services, the Center for Specialized Children’s Services, Creative Enterprises Day Program, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services, Medical Services and a newly opened Testing and Screening Center. In addition, the agency offers a complete program of drug and alcohol abuse services in the Regional Prevention Center and the Center for Specialized Addiction Services. Drug and alcohol abuse treatment is complimented with residential programs at the Fuller Center in Mayfield and at CenterPoint Recovery Center for Men in Paducah.

For information about any of Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s, contact the organization toll-free at 866.442.7121.

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Immediate Results “The walk was on Saturday, and by Monday HHI had determined the locations of the villages in Southeast India where clean water was so desperately needed,” Moore told me. “By June, there were three wells in three villages. When HHI put the wells in, they knew they would also need to install filtration systems,” explained Moore. The 2015 walk funded wells and the filtration systems in the two remaining villages. After HHI installed a filtration system in the village with the worst water, thousands of people walked from villages, some as far as 14 miles away. HHI reported that many cried when they saw the clean water.

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This year’s event will fund more wells and help pay for the annual maintenance that the systems require. Additionally, a portion of the funds raised will go to a new project that HHI has identified in Haiti. Moore explained that they will be helping an orphanage with a new UV water filtration system and infrastructure that the 55 resident orphans badly need.

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By Karen Hammond ow far do you walk for water? I can turn on any faucet in my home and clean water runs out, but not everyone is so fortunate. Women and children in developing nations walk an average of four miles every day to collect water. Finding and collecting water isn’t just keeping children out of school, it is killing them. On average, a child dies every 21 seconds from waterrelated illnesses. More children die every day from dirty water than from malaria, Aids, and measles combined.

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What can you do? You can Walk4Water.

Healing Hands International According to non-profit organization Healing Hands International (HHI), approximately 780 million people worldwide don’t have access to clean drinking water. In one day, 6,000 people will die because of a lack of access to clean drinking water, and 90 percent of those 6,000 are children. HHI has made a difference for over one million people since 2001. Working in developing nations such as India, Honduras, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Haiti, HHI provides disaster relief and medical aid. They train teachers and instruct on life skills such as sustainable farming. One of HHI’s main goals is to drill wells to provide safe drinking water, and that is one area where they need your help!

"We Walk So They Don't Have To!" This is the motto for this four-mile fundraising walk. In 2007,

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HHI began organizing these walks across the country. The goal of the walk is to raise awareness and funds to bring clean water to those who must walk for water every day. Since 2001, HHI has drilled over 600 wells across the world.

You can help HHI bring clean water to these communities by participating in Paducah’s Walk4Water.

Wells in India In 2014, Broadway Church of Christ became the local sponsor for Paducah’s first Walk4Water event. “That very first year God worked through it in ways we could not even imagine,” said Ginger Moore, the event’s organizer. A week before the Walk, Moore’s husband got a call from one of his friends, a preacher and doctor in India. “He told Mike that he was treating many illnesses related to dirty water. Was there anyway we could help?” Moore recounted. “We told him we were having a Walk4Water the next week!” HHI representatives attended the event, and were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support: The event raised $23,000.

In India the water pollution is very different than pollution in countries like Haiti, where water is polluted with garbage and waste. In India, the groundwater is contaminated with uranium, arsenic, and toxic levels of fluoride. These poisons can cause mental retardation, twisted limb syndrome, and a form of dwarfism and many other horrendous disabilities. The water can literally kill you.

Greenway Trail. It will turn around at the boat ramp and return back to the stage. There will be water stations along the route for runners and walkers.

“This year we’ve set ourselves the lofty goal of raising $50,000,” Whitley told me. “The money raised goes for many water filtration projects but the systems we have already installed in India do need annual maintenance. A significant portion of the funds raised from the walk and the run go towards their continuous upkeep. We also support projects in Haiti and Africa.”

The Paducah walk is a flagship event for Walk4Water. More has been raised here than at any other event. It’s wonderful to know what a generous and thoughtful community we live in.

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Walk4Water is on Saturday, April 16 at 9am. This year it will start at the Wilson Riverfront Stage located at the foot of Broadway in downtown Paducah. To register, visit hhi.org/walk4water. There is no registration fee; instead, individuals or teams raise their own money to support HHI. Donations can be made through the website or on the day of the walk. Everyone who registers online will get a free t-shirt the day of the event.

This walk event is not a race, so everyone can participate. The mile markers along the route allow participants to choose how far they walk with a maximum distance of 5K. Along the way, volunteers will have water jugs similar to those used in developing nations. Walkers can carry these jugs to experience what it feels like to haul water. HHI representatives will also demonstrate how the portable filtration systems work by turning a bucket of Ohio River water into safe drinking water.

New This Year -The Walk4Water 5K For those of you who are more athletic and enjoy running there’s a new event added to the walk this year. There will be a 5K Race that’s just $20 to enter if you pre-register, and $25 on the day of the event. 5K race coordinator Jason Whitley explained that they have always wanted to add a race to the event but couldn’t do that at their old location in Noble Park. The race will start at the Wilson Stage and weave through downtown and through the flood wall, through the convention center parking lot to the

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1. Build Your Box

by Kelsie Gray

5 Easy Steps to Get Your

Kids Gardening

Even someone with zero construction skills can assemble some sort of durable, easy to maintain raised bed. If you have moderate carpentry skills, invest in two 8 ft. long, 12 inch tall cedar boards from any lumber yard. Cut them in half and you now have four sides for your 4 X 4 raised bed. Screw them together at the corners and you now have a box you can place in any sunny spot in your yard.

If you don't own a saw and can't handle a power drill, build your box out of cinder blocks or bricks. And, of course, have your kids help - even if all they're doing is holding the box of screws.

2. Fill Your Box with Compost

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here does food come from? I've probably ranted about this before, but our nation as a whole is suffering from a serious disconnect to nature, and that disconnect is no more prominent - and tragic - than with young people. Ask a kid nowadays where food comes from, and they'll say “the grocery store.”

A startling percentage of children can easily identify the infamous golden arches of McDonald's, but cannot identify a whole tomato or cantaloupe. We are well on our way to bringing up an entire generation of humans whose closest encounter with an earthworm will be watching someone being dared to eat one on a reality TV show or a YouTube video.

The Miracle of the Seed If you don't teach your children the simple miracle of how a seed becomes a carrot or pumpkin; if you don't teach them that dirt isn't just something we scrub away every night in the bathtub; if you don't teach them that the health of the earth is directly connected to the health of

the food that grows there, which is very intimately connected to our own health, no one else will.

I'm not talking about growing a bean plant in a solo cup and throwing it out when it gets too big to keep in the kitchen windowsill, either. I'm talking about a fully immersive experience - dirt and sweat; bug bites and calluses; sun-ripened fruits and vegetables eaten straight off the plant with no concern about washing or disinfecting.

A Small Patch of Earth Fortunately, you don't have to live on a farm in order to give your kids a gardening education. You just need a small patch of earth and some sunlight. Even a single, 4'X4' raised garden bed will produce a little food and give your child the connection to the earth and food production so many of us are lacking.

Ready to get started?

Here's a great opportunity to teach your kids that soil is a living, thriving ecosystem. Dirt is so much more than just dirt. Did you know that one teaspoon of garden soil can play host to literally billions of bacteria, several species of fungi, thousands of protozoa, and hundreds of nematodes? All of those invisible critters are necessary for healthy soil. Without them, there would be no food.

With that in mind, then, don't fill your garden box with bagged dirt from Home Depot. Get yourself some compost. The City of Paducah sells excellent compost by the truckload for $10 - $15, but if you're just filling a small box, you can take compost for free by loading it into rubber totes or buckets.

Over time, add things like raked leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, and other organic matter to your filled garden box to help feed the soil and create that vibrant ecosystem. For a supplementary educational experience, sit down and watch the stellar documentary “Dirt!” with your kids.

3. Plant Easy-to-Grow, In-Season Seeds

I don't even have kids, but I know this: Kids are not so great when it comes to interminable spans of time. The act of gardening in and of itself will definitely teach them some patience, but when you're just starting out, it's a good idea to make things less excruciating by planting some seeds that offer nearly instant gratification. In gardening terms, those would be things like radishes that sprout almost overnight and are ready to harvest in 2-3 weeks. Garden peas are another great choice for spring planting, as are lettuces.

Start Small Whatever you do, make sure the seeds you choose are appropriate for the space you have, and will grow dependably when sowed directly into the ground. With a single box, you probably won't be planting things like melons, pumpkins, or cucumbers. Tomatoes can be bought as plants, but I wouldn't recommend just putting tomato seeds in the ground and hoping they'll grow.

If nothing else, you can add two or three more boxes which will allow you to grow a greater variety of produce. And don't forget trellising! A simple trellis placed at one end of your box will allow you to grow something like a cucumber plant or pole beans - vertically, thus saving space.

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Explaining the Seasons Choosing and planting seeds is a great way to explain seasonality to your kids, too. By all means, let them pick out their own seeds. That's half

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How a Foodie

Travels the World the fun! But also explain why you can't plant green beans in March or broccoli in July. Seasonal eating is a concept we could all afford to learn sooner than later.

season long, and they repel insects from the rest of your plants - a great opportunity to teach your kids about the importance of growing food organically!

Don’t Forget the Flowers And, of course, make sure you plant some flowers. Marigolds are perfect for a kid's garden box. The seeds are easy to handle, they come in a wide array of colors and sizes, they sprout and grow quickly, they bloom all

4. Learn Together

Even a small garden box can offer up dozens of lessons. From “What kind of bug is that?” to “Is this a weed or a vegetable?” to “How much water do my beans need?” make sure that your child's questions are answered with something other than, “I don't know.” When I was a kid, I had to go look things up in the card catalog at the library. Thanks to Google and smartphones, though, you and your child can sit right there in the backyard and have all your garden queries answered. Children are automatically curious and full of questions. Hopefully some of that will rub off on you, too!

5. Harvest Together; Cook Together

When at last the fruits of your labor start paying off, you can integrate another woefully deficit skill set into your child's budding gardening education - cooking. Even something as simple as taking freshly harvested radishes, slicing them, and adding them to a salad can be exciting (though I'm partial to slicing them and eating them with butter, salt, and pepper on toast).

You don't have to develop a Food Network-quality meal. Just teach your child simple techniques, like sautéing some fresh peas in butter or cooking green beans the way your grandma did - low and slow with a piece of pork jowl!

From Seed to Table The important thing is that, perhaps for the first time ever, your child will experience the joy of growing their own food - from seed to table.

They will understand what a truly fresh tomato or carrot tastes like and the work that went into cultivating them.

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These are lessons you can't get from microwaving a box of frozen chicken nuggets! These are lessons that will not be lost on an impressionable young person - the kinds of lessons that ultimately help to shape a more connected, compassionate, mindful human being.

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uring my lifetime, I've had opportunities to travel to a few distance lands and interact with other cultures. These experiences have only wetted my appetite for travel. Sadly, not having a fairy god-mother, a golden spoon in my mouth, or some multimillion dollar idea, I don’t have the means to travel to all the places I want to visit. So how does a foodie see the world? With imagination and a pan!

Ever since I was a child, I’ve wanted to learn about other countries. As I grew older, this fascination crept into my other passions for art and food. The more I learn about other countries and cultures, the more I want to know about the everyday lives of the people that live there. I compare my life with that of other peoples and gain new appreciation for our differences and our commonality.

The Food & The History There is an old saying that if you really want to know someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Well, I put a little different spin on that and feel that if you really want to know a culture, you need to know their food and their history. One way I learn about places and peoples that I haven’t visited is by cooking foods native to the culture.

Many dishes are specific to a culture and influenced by their geographic location as well as the available flora and fauna. In addition, traditional food preparation and preservation, (the way they did it before technological advances in cooking and refrigeration) have shaped the culinary landscape.

Farm to Table I was raised in the south by parents who lived through a pivotal time in history. I learned important skills like salting and smoking meats, growing vegetables, and living off the land. These experiences give me a better appreciation for the bounty of my table and the efforts required to prepare a meal. So, when I try a new dish from China, Germany, France, or Africa I think about all the steps taken by the farmer to get the food to the table and I get a better appreciation for the people of that country.

Travelling with Food When the travel bug hits and I don’t have vacation or the funds available, I use my curiosity, imagination, a recipe and my trusty pots and pans - I can go anywhere in the world and never have to leave my kitchen! Thinking about it this way, I’ve been to China, Morocco, France, England and Africa and that’s only in the past few weeks! I also make regular trips to Thailand, Mexico, and Italy.

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We are also lucky enough to have many friends all over the world and on occasion they come to our home. If I need an opinion, they are happy to give one and some constructive comments about my cooking. This gives me a better feel for locally sourced food and the nuance of flavors compared to mass produced foods.

Food Ties It All Together I feel that by exposing people to different foods from other lands, you expose them to the culture and hopefully expand their knowledge and empathy as well. This is a great way to tie studies of geography, language, and world history together in a way that is easily remembered. My first experience with this food reinforcement was in college while taking a course on Germany. The German club held a bratwurst cookout, and I’ve loved German food ever since that day.

language and the people.

These types of activities are multifaceted learning experiences. Not only will your child learn about other cultures and what they eat, but they will also be developing some basic cooking skills. It’s also a great way to get a family together for an enjoyable afternoon or evening.

Themed Dinner Parties I love to throw themed dinner parties for my friends and family. As I serve the food, I tend to share a bit of the history of the dishes and how they were prepared. A little bit of knowledge may encourage someone to look a bit differently at unfamiliar people and places and that’s a good thing. It can also be a fun way to celebrate a favorite movie or event. I’m serious considering doing a full out Harry Potter meal in the near future!

Cooking & Learning Learn new things by trying fun activities. If you are teaching your child about China, go to your local library, bookstore, or look on line for some traditional Chinese recipes. Then make a pot of steamed rice and some Chinese food as part of the studies.

Take a Trip around the World Learning is a lifelong activity and cooking can be a creative and fun way to reinforce that knowledge. If you want to try some of the recipes I’ve mentioned, you can find them at iListwesternky.com in the iCook section.

If you are feeling really adventurous, teach yourself and your child how to use chopsticks. It can be a bit frustrating but I assure you they will always remember it.

So, get out a pan, find a recipe and take a trip around the world.

Remember that the joy is in the journey, not necessarily the destination. I plan on going to India in the near future by preparing a few tasty dishes. One of them I’m going to share with you.

If you’re studying Spanish, try ordering a meal in Espanol at your favorite Mexican restaurant. It will be an experience for both of you - as well as the server (assuming they speak Spanish). Hopefully that learning moment will encourage your child to further study the

Almost all of the ingredients can be grown locally and for the few that can’t, I’m sure you can find them at many of the local groceries.

Live, Laugh, Love and Eat Well.

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You may think that this is impossible - there is no way this guy keeps all the different foods he needs to prepare this many different types of specialty meals. But, if you cook regularly, it’s not that big of a stretch. Due to the wanderlust of our forefathers, many cultures share common foods and with modern transportation, we can buy foods not common to our area.

Common Ingredients – Different Preparations It has always fascinated me how different cultures use the same ingredients and it is truly amazing the variety of dishes that can be prepared. A good cook in my opinion is comparable to an artist. You have your pallet, of colors or spice rack of flavors, and depending on how you mix and apply them to your “canvas” you can create unique an incredible masterpieces.

Yes, this goes against an article I wrote once before about the Slow Food movement and eating locally. Sorry, I’m not willing to give up my coffee, bananas, coconut milk, or spices that I can’t grow here.

Besides, my take on slow food isn’t just about eating locally, it’s about cooking and that’s what we are talking about here.

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Testing the Authenticity My biggest problem with this experimentation, besides finding some ingredients, is having a ‘yardstick’ against which to judge my creations. That’s where my wife comes into the picture. She has travelled extensively to several continents in her lifetime, (mostly before we met,) and I can typically count on her constructive comments about my creations.

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Vegetarian Korma Total prep Time 1 hour Serves 8

1 green bell pepper, chopped ¼ & 2 TBSP unsalted cashew pieces, ground 2 bunches fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

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TBSP Vegetable Oil oz tomato paste small onions, diced TBSP plus 1 tsp salt tsp minced fresh ginger fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced TBSP curry powder Potatoes, cubed cups frozen green peas cups heavy cream carrots, cubed red bell pepper, chopped

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Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook until tender. Mix in the ginger and garlic and continue cooking for a minute or two. Mix in the potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato paste. Season the korma with salt and curry powder. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

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Stir in the peas, green and red bell peppers, and cream into the skillet.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer an additional 10 to 20 minutes.

Alternately, you can transfer to a crock pot after cooking the potatoes, add the peas, peppers, and cream and cook on low for up to an hour stirring occasionally.

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y son claims he was the victim of an in-house robbery. He is the kind of kid who carefully collects and saves each and every penny in his wallet, and counts it daily.

He had accumulated a healthy sum of money for a 6-year-old; carefully saving his chore money he had amassed $40. But one day he went up to his room and was heartbroken to discover that he only had $10 in his wallet. We are not sure whether there was an actually family robbery amongst siblings, or he just lost it among the chaos of Star Wars toys and Legos.

My son will not soon forget that his hard earned money has disappeared and he has to start his savings plan all over again.

We teach children to save their money. As an attempt to counteract thoughtless and selfish expenditure, that has value. But it is not positive; it does not lead the child into the safe and useful avenues of selfexpression or self-expenditure.

To teach a child to invest and use is better than to teach him to save.

“How does money come out of the ATM machine when you put a card in there?” they queried.

“How am I going to pay for things if I don't have dollar bills?” they wondered.

I realized that trying to explain banks and electronic money transferring was like trying to explain how messages get transmitted through the World Wide Web, or electricity conducted through power lines.

Depositing money into a building is an esoteric idea for children to understand.

The teller at the bank sat down with the kids and spoke directly to them ~ HENRY FORD, My Life & Work In an effort to promote healthy money about the process of banking. Each handling and teach the value of saving, we child signed their own names to took our four kids, ages six to 10-years-old, documents required to have their to the bank to open up their own checking own checking account. accounts. We explained to them that the bank is a place keep their money until they have something to buy.

They received ATM cards, which made them very excited. We took them to the banking vault to show them where everyone’s money As elementary-aged children, mine had quite a few questions about was held safely. handing their money over to a banking institution.

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Questions My Kids Asked About Banking “Where does all the money go when you give it to the bank teller?” they asked.

The children began to understand there is a locked safe vault that is holding their precious cash and that mommy and daddy can deposit and withdraw money for them at their request.

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How the Process Works They each opened up an account with their own names on it. They then pinned in a 4-digit code (that they came up with) and then they signed their signature to the documents in order to receive their ATM debit cards.

During the hour and a half long process opening these four checking accounts, my son found a penny on the ground. He immediately brought it to the bank teller and asked if he could deposit the penny into his bank account. The teller filled out the paperwork and deposited the money into his checking account.

He now had $10.01.

My children have had their checking accounts for six months and it has been a positive experience. Now, when they get allowance money, my husband and I transfer it from our bank account into theirs. I let them watch me do the transfer to help them understand the process. When they get birthday money cash, they immediately hand it over to me to deposit in their account.

No more dollar bills found loose on the ground for siblings to lay claim as their own sending the household into a war zone.

No more claiming they had twice the amount of money they now have in their wallet and then pointing fingers at their siblings in what could be considered all out slander.

If my children want to buy a toy, I ask them if they have saved enough money in their account to purchase it. It helps them recognize how much items cost and the value of money. It even teaches them math!

My children are amassing so much money in their bank accounts that soon I may be asking them for a loan. Having their own banking account helps your children learn concepts related to money and give them practice to make wise money decisions for the future.

Megan Woolsey is a writer and editor, and author of the book Multiples Illuminated: A Collection of Essays and Advice From Parents With Twins, Triplets and More. She lives with a very supportive husband and a wild bunch of red-headed children - a set of triplets and their big sister. Contact her at meganwoolsey.com.

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10 Tips To Open Your Child’s Bank Account 1. Set an appointment with your local bank a few days in advance. It took my family an hour and a half to open four accounts.

2. Have your child bring any money from his/her piggybank to deposit into the brand new account.

3. Bring proper identification for opening your child’s account. Ask what that is when you call for an appointment. We brought passports as identification.

A birth certificate may be required.

4. Account should be opened in your child’s name.

5. Minimum amount of money to open it with.

My bank requires $10 minimum to open an account.

6. Make sure you are not being assessed a fee for your child’s bank account.

7. Have your child’s checking account linked to your accounts so you can easily transfer money between accounts.

8. Involve your child in the money deposits, transfers and withdrawals so they understand how the process works.

9. Make a plan with your child about how the money will be used. Perhaps you and your child agree to spending half and saving half.

10. Sit down with your kids each month with bank statements to go over what they have earned and what they have spent.

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by Amy Noles

F

rom the day that a mother and father brings a newborn home from the hospital that child grows up under the safety and security, and usually the same roof as his or her caregivers. As years go by so do the milestones: first steps, first words, first lost tooth.

Before long the first invitation to a sleepover will likely arrive. Maybe it will be from a family member who has games and fun planned for your little one. Maybe it will be from an elementary school friend whose parents are willing to host for the night. The circumstances might vary, but the primary question will remain the same: Is your child ready for a sleepover? How can parents ensure safety and security for their children when they are sleeping under someone else’s roof - if only for a night?

Communication Experts say that the key is communication. Communicate with your partner about expectations or concerns. And don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and call the home where your child has been invited. Safety should take precedence regardless of where your child spends the night.

“In addition, ask if they will remain at the home or if they plan to go out to eat or leave for any other reason,” Artuso said. “If your child will be riding in someone else’s vehicle, discuss how your child will be properly restrained with a seatbelt or booster seat, depending on their weight and height, and find out if the person driving uses their cell phone while driving.”

The other family’s answers - and how those answers are provided - could hint at the type of environment that exists in their home.

Too Defensive – Too Nonchalant Ramey says to pay attention to tone. “The danger sign is if the parents on the end of the phone call appear defensive, guarded, nonchalant, or

Safety First The first question to ask yourself is: Are you, as a parent, comfortable with the home where your child is going? What movies are the kids going to watch? Who is going to supervise the kids? Where are they going to sleep? Make sure, that as parents, you are comfortable with the other home. For some reason, parents are often reluctant to get on the phone and say, ‘Hi, my child has been invited to a sleepover at your house. May I ask you some questions’?

Know the Home Amy Artuso is a program manager with the National Safety Council. She said parents should evaluate how well they know the family where their child has been invited to spend the night.

“Do they have similar values and beliefs in terms of the types of adult supervision that will be provided; clothing everyone will wear at bedtime; what is appropriate or not to watch on TV or listen to on the radio; sites that can be visited on the Internet?” said Artuso. “Who will be in the home while your child is there?”

Parents should trade phone numbers before a sleepover, Artuso added.

Mention relative topics such as whether your child has food allergies or is afraid of the dark. By discussing some of the rules of the house, it will be easier to determine whether other parents hold similar viewpoints and will be able to host a safe sleepover.

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too casual,” Ramey said. “There is a range of parenting, and if you want to be casual with your child, that’s fine. But if I’m going to send my child to your house and you say, ‘I’m going to put the kids downstairs and let them watch TV, they’ll be fine,’ well, then I’ve got to judge whether that degree of being so casual is something I’m comfortable with.”

Talk With Your Child A parent-child conversation about safety should start long before the child is invited to a sleepover. However, the invitation offers another opportunity to communicate. One of the topics to include in a conversation is inappropriate touching, Ramey said. However, don’t isolate the topic. Include it in among other what-if situations that involve personal safety.

“I like embedding the conversation within a broader context,” Ramey added. “So if my 8-year-old was going for a sleepover this weekend, I would say, ‘Ok, Corey, let me go over a few things before you leave.

Remember that I’m not comfortable with you watching R-rated movies.

Some of the other kids might want to do that. Let me ask you something: If this came up and they were putting in an R-rated movie, how do you think you would handle that?’”

Such an approach encourages a conversation rather than a lecture. The R-rated movie approach also works for other scenarios that may arise during a sleepover.

Uncomfortable Situations Ramey offers several more examples: “What if one of the kids stared making phone calls to other kids in school and it didn’t seem appropriate?

What if one of the kids’ other brothers was downstairs and was wrestling with you and you just didn’t feel comfortable?”

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“I’d be sure that the child is prepared with a series of those things and be sure that he/she understood that if anything doesn’t seem right, just say you need to call home. Here is my 100 percent agreement with you, whether you’re 8 or 18, you call home and say, ‘pick me up.’ I’ll come right away, and it’s never a mistake.”

Everyone Benefits If handled correctly, sleepovers can benefit children in a variety of ways. Spending a night away from home can help them build selfconfidence and social-emotional skills that are an important part of their development.

A sleepover also allows children to strengthen their friendships and participate in new experiences. Parents can engage their children the next day by asking about the sleepover and actively listening to the responses.

Away from home, Ramey said, children can also cultivate problemsolving skills at an early age. They can learn to read situations and deal with them in a respectful, courteous manner.

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