Purchase Area Family Magazine April 2015

by: Rick Epstein, Place of Employment

Purchase Area Family Magazine

F r o m t h e E d i t o r ’s G a r d e n . . .

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t’s finally Spring! The daffodils are blooming, the grass is growing and a lot of people are sneezing from allergies. But, after being cooped up in the house for weeks, I am soooo ready to get out and do some gardening, ride my bike and enjoy the nice weather. Our April edition of Purchase Area Family Magazine is proud to share some fun outdoor activities and publicize events such as Suessical the Musical and the Paducah Symphony Sing-Off. Check out our events calendar for things to do all month long. There are even more events, as well as a searchable calendar on iListWesternKentucky.com.

Editor/Publisher: Karen Hammond Cell 270.559.5840 Office 270.415.9400

Karen@purchasefamilymag.com www.ilistwesternkentucky.com Contributing Writers: Rick Epstein, Robin Gericke, Sandra Gordon, Kelsie Gray, Karen Hammond, Amy Noles and Bradley T. Rankin M.D.

I’m headed to Vanderbilt Medical Center this month for a checkup. It’s been five years since my diagnosis with breast cancer. I was recently honored as the ‘Super Star Survivor’ by Lourdes Hospital’s Relay for Life team. Now seems like a good time as any to remind everyone to get a mammogram and breast exam. That annual exam saved my life and it really should be part of everyone’s preventative medicine routine.

Advances in technology have dramatically reduced the discomfort associated with mammograms and there are now ultrasounds, and MRI techniques that can show even the smallest areas of concern. Please don’t wait. Cancer is treatable and curable. Get diagnosed early - waiting until it’s too advanced might kill you!

-Karen Hammond

iWin Swag! iListwesternkentucky.com and PAFM give away prizes every week! To enter, just visit our website and click on ‘contests’ or the giveaway sidebar button. You can also search for iWin Swag! There are lots of ways to get entry points and we give something away EVERY WEEK! April’s giveaways include:

Calendar of Events: Tell our 80,000⃰+ readers about your event, class, group, church or service! Send an email to purchaseparenting@comcast.net or call the office at 270.415.9400.

Art Director: Angie Wyatt Design Graphic Design: William Decker and Ingram Design Advertising: Want to advertise your business in the magazine? Have a question regarding ad rates, billing or your account? Contact our advertising department at 270.415.9400 or by email purchaseparenting@ comcast.net Advertising Account Executives: Mark Armstrong, William Decker, Gina Dunkerson, and Cassie Johnson Subscription and Distribution: Want to subscribe or receive a copy of the magazine by mail? Need a back issue? Want to add a location to our distribution? Please call our office at 270.415.9400 or email purchaseparenting @comcast.net Mission Statement: Purchase Area Family Magazine is committed to providing free, accurate and timely information to readers in Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois and all its communities. Our goal is to educate, inform, and enhance family life. We endeavor to support our communities by providing balanced and informative articles, together with the area’s most comprehensive and inclusive calendar of events. ⃰ Based on an industry average of 4 impressions per copy.

CORRECTION: Last month in our iNest article the author’s name was misspelled and should have read Kelsie Gray.

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E AT U R E S Where Education is Exceptional, Not Common!

Community Christian Academy by: Karen Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Seussical the Musical: Dr. Seuss Who? by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Walk for Water: We Walk So They Don’t Have To by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 4th Annual Symphony Sing-Off by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

D E PA R T M E N T S iNEST In Defense of the Dandelion by: Kelsie Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

iWRITE The Winners of The Annual Winter Chills Story Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

iSUPPORT Run Like a Mother!

5th Annual Iron Mom Half Marathon by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Run For Justice! Fight Against Child Abuse by: Robin Gericke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Purchase Area Family Magazine • P.O. Box 8061, Paducah KY 42002 Purchase Family Magazine® is published monthly by All Good Media, L.L.C., Advertising design by Angie Wyatt Design, William Decker and Ingram Design and layout design by Angie Wyatt Design. Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Wyatt, Ingram Design & William Decker are not responsible for any injury or harm resulting from the information or advice contained in this magazine. The articles in this issue of Purchase Family Magazine® may not necessarily reflect the opinions of Purchase Family Magazine®, Angie Wyatt Design, Ingram Design & William Decker. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to publisher@purchasefamilymag.com (270) 415-9400

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i P L AY Play Hard, Play Safe: Sports Safety Month by: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

iCALENDAR Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

iDOCTOR aaaa-Choo! Treating Seasonal Allergies by: Bradley T. Rankin, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

i PA R E N T I N G Five Tests for a Baby’s New Name by: Rick Epstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

i H E A LT H Your Thyroid: An Owner’s Manual by: Sandra Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

ENDING NOTES Clip and Save Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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by: Karen Hammond

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s parents, one of the most important decisions you will make for your child is where he or she will attend school. At Community Christian Academy (CCA), you will find a family community where the members

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belong to each other. CCA is a welcoming place where everyone has purpose and passion. Students and parents are an essential part of CCA. You are invited to join in the fellowship that is an important part of the CCA community.

Investing in our children On average, children spend seven hours per day in school.

They spend another six hours in front of the TV or computer…

BUT just 19 minutes of each day is spent with their parents.

Christian education gives parents a fighting chance to keep kids from conforming to the world. An investment in Christian education is an investment in your child’s spiritual life.

As an academy, CCA is committed to the most rigorous curriculum and scholastic achievements. They expect excellence from their students, teachers, staff and administration. Their smaller class sizes provide more opportunities for individualized learning and teaching. Their entire student body has constantly scored above grade level on annual standardized testing. The seniors have earned top ACT scores in the region for a number of years. When partnering with families, CCA’s goal is not only to prepare students academically, but to prepare students to live a life that is pleasing to Christ.

are pure in character, strong in spirit, and whose lives glorify God. Standing on the Word of God helps us to attain that goal.”

CCA currently has a total enrollment of 145, which allows for a low, 12/1 student/teacher ratio. “We have an excellent faculty who are completely invested in our students,” Thomas said. “With the low student/teacher ratio, they are able to assist students in achieving academic excellence.”

“My favorite part of being the principal at CCA is interacting with all the students. I had always thought that my gift was working with elementary students. This year, as I have

The principal’s perspective Principal Anna Thomas is a graduate of Murray State University (MSU) and has been at CCA for 18 years. She was a third grade teacher at CCA for 12 years before taking on the responsibilities of elementary principal. After a year at CCA’s consolidated campus on Lebanon Church Road, the CCA board requested that she take the position of principal for grades K-12.

Why CCA stands out “The fact that we are a Christian school is what makes us special,” Mrs. Thomas told me. “It is our intent to have Christ at the center of all we do; whether it’s in the classroom, in the gym, on the stage, on the playground, or in the community.

At CCA, we offer instruction in regular courses of study and uphold a high standard of scholastic excellence with all instruction being from a definite biblical worldview. As we partner with families and their churches, one of our main goals is to develop children who ‘This article is paid advertising and the information contained therein is provided by the featured individual or business. They are solely responsible for its accuracy.’

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become involved with middle and high school students, I have found that my gift is working with students – period – no matter what their age. Hearing from parents that their child is having a great year is very fulfilling. These comments help me realize that one of my goals is being achieved. I am proud and blessed to be a part of a school that belongs to God.”

Parent, Dr. Kevin Estes Kevin Estes and his wife, Julie are parents of ninth and seventh grade girls who have been attending CCA since kindergarten. Eighteen years ago, his father, Bro. Joe Estes, was hired as director of development by Clara Faye Downs and the board of CCA. Bro. Joe Estes led the fundraising for the construction of what is now the middle/high school building. He also worked to inform the community on the educational opportunities provided by CCA. Bro. Joe, as everyone called him, passed away eight years ago this month, but his dedication to CCA is still evident.

“CCA fills a need in this community by providing the region’s Christian families with an alternative to public education,” Dr. Estes explained. “CCA provides high-quality education which equips our students with a Christ-centered world view. CCA offers a low teacher to student ratio with traditional curriculum that is not "common core" based. This approach to education is working as evidenced by CCA's ACT scores which have been among the highest in the region for the past five years in a row.”

“As a parent at CCA, I am very happy knowing that every day my kids are being prayed for, and taught, by teachers who want the best out of each and every student. They are equipping them to succeed in every aspect of life.”

Join the CCA Community Admissions procedures include academic testing and an interview with you, the parents. Students are encouraged to enroll prior to the start of the school year but students may be accepted at any time.

Tuition payment plans and scholarships are available. CCA offers extended care for all grades. For more information or to schedule a time to speak with Mrs. Thomas, please call CCA at 270.554.1651 CCA is located at 110 Lebanon Church Road, Paducah, KY 42003. Find out more about the school at www.ccapaducah.org. v 10 • April 2015 ilistwesternkentucky.com

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by: Amy Noles

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ne of the most performed shows in America, Seussical The Musical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Now you can experience the magic right here in western Kentucky. Seussical: The Musical is being presented by the McCracken County High School Theater Department on April 23rd, 24th, and 25th at 7:30 pm. The musical will take place in the C-Plant Performing Arts Center.

This musical brings to life some of the most lovable Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat,

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Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks."

Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the

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irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

MCHS Hears a Winner!

“We have a cast of 50 students who have been working since January to bring the lovable characters from our childhood to life’” said Mary Bowden, MCHS theater teacher and the director of Seussical the Musical. “This musical will appeal to audiences of all ages.”

Senior Brad Walker, who plays The Cat in the Hat, is thrilled to bring this musical to the area. "The rehearsals are so much fun! We are so excited to bring the magic of Dr. Seuss to this community,” he told me. “This cast has been working so hard and I can't wait to share the stage with them one last time."

Senior Rachel Alford, who has a duel role in the jungle ensemble and an assistant designer, thinks that the visual aspect of this show will be the real stand-out. "Before this show we were mostly focusing on the acting, but now that we've set such a high standard for acting talent

Come out and support our local high school and the amazing students who have worked so hard on this production. The McCracken County High School is located at 6530 New Highway 60 West, Paducah. For ticket information please call 270.538.4300 or visit

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CAST LIST The Cat in the Hat--Brad Walker Horton the Elephant--Trey Baker JoJo--Trey Pullen Gertrude McFuzz--Bre Stimson Mayzie La Bird--Brooke Salsman Sour Kangaroo--Kendel Ponchock Bird Girls--Hope Eason, Jasmine Humphrey, Haleigh Martin, Shelbe Overby, Claire Poirier, Abigail Shelby Wickersham Brothers--Kevin Day, Matthew Jordan, Skylar Lindsey, Samuel Powless Mr.Mayor--Patrick Carroll Mrs.Mayor--Brenna Adams General Gengus Khan Schmitz--Jacob Weitlauf The Grinch--Adam Sims Thing 1--Sara Woitowitz Thing 2--Ethan Hines Vlad Vladikoff--Jeff Walker Jungle of Nool Ensemble--Rachel Alford, Jalin Burnette, Erika Crowell, Madison Heath, Ethan Hines, Jaise Leath, Camryn Moore, Trent Porter, Jordan Rudolph, Jordie Russell, Hannah Lynn Schultz, Natalie Shadrick, Chelsea Smith, Sydney Taber, Jeff Walker, Haley Wathen Whoville Ensemble--Emily Cartwright, Cameron Durbin, Maddi Johnson, Madeline Jones, Sam Kern, Hannah Mabry, Emily McCollum, Chris Sanderson, Kiersten Slankard, Zach Stone, Olivia Swadley, Sara Woitowitz Stage Managers--Hannah Copeland, Jared Dollins

it's time to make that talent pop with our sets and our costumes. There will be feathers, there will be fur, there will be Seuss, and it will be glorious."

Senior Brenna Adams, who plays Mrs. Mayor, and freshman, Hope Eason who is Bird Girl, couldn’t be happier with the doors that have opened because of this production and the relationships that have been forged. "I am so blessed to be a part of this extremely talented cast,” Adams told me. “The transition from Market House productions to school performances has been a rewarding and incredible journey.”

“Being a part of the cast of Seussical has really opened doors for me in my first year of high school,” said Eason. “It has helped me meet and grow closer to people who share common interests."

This is the fourth production by the MCHS Theatre Department. They produce one play each fall and one musical each spring. Past shows have included "You Can’t Take It with You," "Footloose," and "Our Town."

Seussical the Musical is based on the Dr. Seuss books: Horton Hears a Who!, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Lorax, Green Eggs and Ham, Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories, Horton Hatches the Egg, I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew, McElligot's Pool, Hunches in Bunches, If I Ran the Circus, The Butter Battle Book, Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!, The Cat in the Hat, The Sneetches and Other Stories, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. v

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by: Robin Gericke

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ow far do you walk for water? I walk down a short hallway to a sink, where I have plenty of clean water available. 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.

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% 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 you’re your help!

What can you do? You can Walk4Water.

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This is the motto for this four-mile fundraising walk. In 2007, HHI began organizing these walks across the country. The goal of the walk it 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.

year will fund more wells, but it will also fund the needed filtration systems in the two remaining villages.” HHI has already installed a filtration system in the village with the worst water, and Moore told me that thousands of people walked from villages 14 miles away; many cried when they saw the clean water. This is the direct impact of Paducah’s Walk4Water.

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

Provide more clean water by walking in this year’s Walk4Water!

"We walk so they don't have to!"

Wells in India Last year, Broadway Church of Christ was the local sponsor for Paducah’s first Walk4Water event. I participated in the 2014 Walk, but I didn’t know the direct impact of the event until I spoke with Ginger Moore, the event’s organizer.

“Last year was our first walk, and God worked through it in ways we could not even imagine,” Moore said.

A week before the 2014 Walk, Moore’s husband got a call from one of his friends, a preacher and doctor in India. “He told Mike, my husband, 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.

“The walk was on Saturday, and by Monday, Mike received an email from the doctor in India saying that 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.”

However, the water pollution in India is different than water 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,” Moore explained. “When HHI put the wells in, they knew they would also need to install filtration systems. Our walk this

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Walk4Water is on Saturday, April 18 at 9 am in Noble Park.

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 the day of the Walk. Everyone who registers online will get a free t-shirt the day of the event.

The event is not a race, so everyone can participate, whether you’re a runner or not. 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 Noble Park pond water into safe drinking water.

“People wonder, ‘If I raise this money, will it really make a difference?’” Moore said. “This is a situation where you can clearly see an impact.” You can be a part of bringing clean water to people in India and around the world by being a part of the Walk4Water. v

by: Amy Noles

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he Symphony Sing-Off is the Paducah Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) signature fundraising event. Now in its fourth year, the 2015 Sing-Off will be held on May 14 at 7:30 pm. You should get ready to have the time of your life: Great food, fabulous singing and, this year, a new wine auction! Symphony Sing-Off features area vocal groups singing a capella, (without musical accompaniment) and competing for monetary votes. In previous years this was held at Harrah’s Event Center in Metropolis, IL, starting this year it’s been brought back to Paducah and will be held at the Carson Center.

4th Annual

Organizers say that this will be the Sing-Off’s best year yet, introducing exciting new changes. “The Carson Center venue allows us to put a bigger emphasis on the performances of the competing a capella groups and provides us with greater fundraising potential,” said PSO Executive Director Daniel Sene.

So what’s different this year?

To put it plainly…a lot! This year there are three separate divisions to increase peer group participation. In the past, all a capella groups competed against each other; it

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didn’t matter what age or the number of singers in the group. This year the groups will be divided into divisions; one for high school vocal groups, another for colleges and an “open” division. Sene believes that these changes will lead to greater participation in this year’s competition.

VIP Dinner This year’s Symphony Sing-Off will be held on the Carson Center stage so there will not be a sit-down dinner during the performance. In its place is a special dinner on stage prior to the show. There will be just 200 seats available for pre-show fine dining. Tickets for the VIP dinner are $100.

The dinner and show will make this event a wonderful evening out.

The menu, catered by David Jones and Artisan Kitchen, includes roasted shrimp and gazpacho cocktail; fennel, orange, and mint salad with blood orange vinaigrette; asado rellenos con polenta (colorful, sweet peppers stuffed with sautéed beef tips, onions, zucchini and manchego); limoncello mousse trifle. There are also vegetarian and gluten free options available when reservations are made.

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New Wine Auction As in years past, there will be both a silent and live auction. Organizers have reduced the amount of items in favor of more exclusive and higher value donations. This year will feature a wine auction. For one twenty dollar bill, all present will be able to "bid" on a bottle of wine. The twist is that in that vast array of bottle, all sitting on the front of the stage, one will be valued at at least $100. None will be valued less than $20. It will a fun way for everyone to take home a great gift as well as support the PSO. “Sing-Off patrons will be thrilled with the new makeover,” said Sene. While the evening will still focus on great vocal performances, the variety of new features will further cement the Sing-Offs already well established reputation as one of Paducah’s can’t miss fundraising events.”

What If I Just Want to See the Show?

You are in luck! Tickets to see the show only are $35. Be sure to get your tickets early to guarantee your upfront, cabaret seating, stage side. Already on the performance list are groups from Paducah Tilghman High, Prime Rib and Concordia, and from McCracken County High School, a new a capella group. More performers are still being added and there will most likely be a surprise celebrity host for the evening. Stay updated by checking on iListwesternkentucky.com or visit the paducahsymphony.org.

To purchase tickets or to become an event sponsor, please visit PaducahSymphony.org or call the PSO Office at 270.444.0065. v

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to the Paducah Symphony Orchestra with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information call 270.444.0065, or email Craig Felker, Marketing Manager at craig@paducahsymphony.org

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iNEST

by: Kelsie Gray

In Defense of the Dandelion

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pring has all of the sudden come to us here in West Kentucky. The peeper frogs are croaking in the creeks and ditches; the trees are studded with tiny buds; birds are returning and feathering their nests; and everywhere you look, those happy yellow blossoms are popping their heads up out of the slowly warming ground and reaching towards the sun.

No, not daffodils. Those OTHER yellow flowers. Taraxacum officinale. The common dandelion.

Roundup You see, along with all the other sure signs that spring has arrived in all her glory comes another symbol of the season: everywhere you go, people are out with their pump sprayers full of Roundup, waging war on dandelions.

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A simple trip from one end of town to the other presented me with nearly a dozen fastidious homeowners, clomping around their damp lawns, blasting away at those stout, fuzzy blooms dotting their still-brown lawns.

To a child, a dandelion is as lovely and sweet smelling as a prized rosebush. What mother hasn't been proudly presented with a sticky fistful of dandelion flowers from the yard?

Their sturdy stems make them perfect for tucking into braids or weaving into crowns. The flavor of their intensely bitter milk is the inspiration for many a double or triple dog dare.

When the yellow blooms give way to cottony seeds, their fluff becomes the vehicle for unspoken wishes—but only if you can blow all of the seeds free from the stem on the first try.

Public Enemy #1 So what happens, when we grow into adults, that transforms the dandelion from a symbol of childhood innocence to Public Enemy No. 1? Why do we spend our valuable time and hard-earned money poisoning them into oblivion when we could be out in the yard picking them alongside our sons and daughters? What, exactly, is the difference between a weed that needs to be killed and a flower that deserves to be carefully fertilized and cultivated?

There is no difference.

Furthermore, dandelions are more valuable and useful than that rose you've been coddling along in your flower bed for the past five years. Their bitter greens are a food source and spring tonic for many animals, including bunnies and humans. Their roots have medicinal value for people with kidney and liver problems. Most importantly, perhaps, is that dandelion flowers are a valuable first source of nectar for bees after a long, long winter of living off of dwindling honey stores. Honeybees are in major trouble due to Colony Collapse Disorder. They're dying by the millions, for reasons scientists don't fully understand. One solid belief, though, is that herbicides like Roundup are weakening the bees' immune systems, making them more susceptible to diseases and parasites. When you spray those dandelions, you're not only killing a valuable food source for honeybees—you're using a product that may very well be contributing to their massive die-off.

George Washington Carver famously said, “A weed is just a flower growing in the wrong place.” Try, just for this spring, treating your dandelions like flowers growing in the right place. Let the bees harvest their nectar and pollen. Pick a few leaves and try them in a salad. Let your children bring them to you in bouquets. If you must, mow them over when their blossoms are spent, and no one will be the wiser. But for now, let them bloom. v

The Year of the Dandelion If Better Homes and Gardens suddenly declared it to be The Year of the Dandelion, herbicide sales would plummet. Yards would be carpeted in yellow blossoms. On breezy days, the warm air would be filled with lacy little parasols of dandelion fluff. Our pump sprayers would languish in the backs of our sheds and garages, draped in cobwebs. And would we really be less happy for it, looking out our windows at the sun rising over a lawn dappled with dandelions? Would our lives be less fulfilling without something to blast with Roundup every sunny weekend? How would we measure our status against the Joneses without a flawless expanse of Bermuda grass to water and fertilize, and reseed and yell at the kids to stay off of?

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EVENTS CALENDAR We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes and cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information. For up-to-date calendar information, visit www.ilistwesternkentucky.com

APRIL WEDNESDAY 1:

Gardening Class. Pennyrile Allied Community Services. 8 AM-12 PM. Registration required. Livingston County residents only. www.pacs-ky.org One Book, One Campus, One Community Read: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline WKCTC Student Presentation. Clemens Fine Arts Center. 11 AM. The author will give a presentation for students. http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ From Off the Shelf Discussions: Leavings by Wendell Berry. McCracken County Public Library. 12:00-1:00 PM. www.mclib.net Local and Family History Presents Ed Bearss. McCracken County Public Library.

7:00-8:00 PM. www.mclib.net Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net

THURSDAY 2: AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net Hope Unlimited Family Care Center. Emerging Technology Center at WKCTC. 12:30 PM. Presentations on hope based life options. www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/

FRIDAY 3: Garrison Keillor. The Carson Center. 7:15 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org Paducah International Raceway Opening Night. Paducah International Raceway. Call for pricing and ticket. 270.898.SHOW

SATURDAY 4: Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net

SUNDAY 5 (EASTER): Closed. McCracken County Library

MONDAY 6: Season of Honor: Caring for Your Aging Loved One. Meetings are the first Monday night of each month. 6:30 PM at First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway in Paducah. 270-442-2728.

Spring Break Drop In Crafts. McCracken County Library. 10 AM-4 PM. Drop-in at the second floor for a new craft project every day. www.mclib.net Spring Break: Hot Wheels Program. McCracken County Public Library. 1-2 PM. www.mclib.net Prepared Childbirth Classes. Baptist Health Paducah. 5-7 tisthealthpaducah.com

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TUESDAY 7: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM. www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM. www.mclib.net Container Gardening. McCracken County Cooperative Extension. 11 AM-12 PM. https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/ Spring Break Drop In Crafts. McCracken County Library. 10 AM-4 PM. Drop-in at the second floor for a new craft project every day. www.mclib.net Spring Break: Balloon Animals. McCracken County Library. 10 AM-12 PM. Balloon artist Magical Twist will be on hand to entertain and delight. www.mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 8: AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net Sunset Eagle Viewing. Land Between the Lakes. $7/person. 4 – 6 PM www.landbetweenthelakes.us Spring Break Drop In Crafts. McCracken County Library. 10 AM-4 PM. Drop-in at the second floor for a new craft project every day. www.mclib.net Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us Service Learning Abroad in El Salvador. WKCTC. 11 AM- 12 PM. Reflections on service learning shared. http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ Stress Management: Yoga Techniques to Reduce Stress. 11 http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/

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THURSDAY 9: AARP Tax Help. McCracken County Public Library. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. www.mclib.net Spring Break Drop In Crafts. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM-4 PM. Dropin at the second floor for a new craft project every day. www.mclib.net Family Game Day & Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 12 – 8 PM www.mclib.net Spring Break: Worlds Collide program. McCracken County Public Library. 1-2 PM. An action-adventure program for action-adventure book lovers ages 8 and up. www.mclib.net Paducah School of Art & Design Annual Student Exhibition. Clemens Fine Arts Center. All day. Opening reception 5:00 PM. Exhibit open until April 27. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org Music @ MAC presents JD McPherson. Maiden Alley Cinema. 8 PM. www.maidenalleycinema.org

FRIDAY 10: Spring Break Drop In Crafts. McCracken County Library. 10 AM-4 PM. Drop-in at the second floor for a new craft project every day. www.mclib.net Music @ MAC presents The Hooten Hallers with Amy LeVere. Maiden Alley Cinema. 8 PM. www.maidenalleycinema.org

SATURDAY 11: Spring Break: Chess Tournaments. McCracken County Public Library. 9 AM-4 PM. www.mclib.net Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net Fantastic Fibers Exhibit. Yeiser Art Center. Opening reception at 5 PM. Exhibit all day. Continues through Saturday, June 6. www.theyeiser.org Encaustic & Mixed Media Weekend. Ephemera Paducah. 10 www.ephemerapaducah.com

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Super Hero 5K Fun Run. Noble Park. 10 AM. www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu Hop Into Awareness Fair. Eurma C. Hayes Center in Carbondale, IL. 10 www.facebook.com/eurmachayescenter

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Open House. Midtown Market. 10 AM-4 PM. www.paducahmidtownmarket.com The Watoto African Children’s Choir presents Oh, What Love. Reidland United Methodist Church. 6 PM. www.reidlandumc.com Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles. The Carson Center. 7:15 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org Backstage Pass: The Well, Well, Wells. Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/

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SUNDAY 12: MONDAY 13: Faith in Film: Belle. Maiden Alley Cinema. 6:30 PM. www.maidenalleycinema.org

TUESDAY 14: Club Challenger begins. Monthly classes to learn more about science. 4:15 – 5:45 PM $45/child. Challenger Learning Center. Current 1st & 2nd graders. www.clcpaducah.org.

Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net Broadway Series: Stomp! The Carson Center. 7:15 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org

WEDNESDAY 15: Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us

THURSDAY 16: Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net

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Kitchen Witches. Market House Theater.

FRIDAY 17: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net US Air Force Band Airlifter Brass Ensemble. McCracken County Public Library. 1011 AM. A free concert for children. www.mclib.net Bawn in the Mash 10th Anniversary Show. Dry Ground Brewing Company. 9 PM. $10. www.drygroundbrewing.com/

SATURDAY 18: Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net The Pam and Mary Beth Art Journal Road Show. Ephemera Paducah. 9 AM- 4 PM. www.ephemerapaducah.com/ The Woman's Club of Paducah 80th Annual Art Show Reception. Paducah City Hall. 3 PM. Artists may submit work from 9 AM – 3 PM. 270.442.4134 Justice Run Against Child Abuse. WKCTC. 5 abuse. www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/

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Proceeds go to prevent child

Carmina Burena by Paducah Symphony Orchestra. The Carson Center. 7:30 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org.

ZZ Top. The Carson Center. 7:15 www.thecarsoncenter.org

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Call box office or visit website for tickets.

SUNDAY 19: MONDAY 20: Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us Night Owls Story Time: Elephant and Piggie. McCracken County Public Library. 67 PM. www.mclib.net Carnival of the Animals by Paducah Symphony Orchestra. The Carson Center. 9:30 AM. Program for children. www.paducahsymphony.org

TUESDAY 21: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net Love on a Leash. McCracken County Public Library. 6:30-7:30 PM. Children will have the opportunity to meet, interact with, and practice reading to pet therapy dogs in training. www.mclib.net Rose Hughes: All Day Demos and Book Signing. Ephemera Paducah. 10 AM- 6 PM. Quiliting. www.ephemerapaducah.com Spring Fling Shopping. Graves County Middle School. 4:30-7 PM. Vendors selling merchandise. www.graves.kyschools.us AQS Awards Presentation. The Carson Center. 5:30-7:30 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org Sneak Preview—Benefit for National Quilt Museum. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 7:30-9:30 PM. www.quiltweek.com

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WEDNESDAY 22: Daily Planetarium shows. Golden Pond Visitor Center. Land Between the Lakes. www.landbetweenthelakes.us American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week in Paducah. www.quiltweek.com National Quilt Museum Benefit—Silent Auction. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 10 AM-4:30 PM. www.quiltweek.com Quilt Art Autograph Party. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 5-7 www.quiltweek.com

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THURSDAY 23: Seussical the Musical. C-Plant Performing Arts Center. 7:30 PM. Call for tickets.

270.538.4300. www.mccracken.kyschools.us Friends of the Library Spring Mini Book Sale. McCracken County Public Library. 9 AM-8:45 PM. www.mclib.net Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net Lunch Served During Quilt Week. St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church. 10:30AM - 2:00PM. $10. Home-cooked meals provided. www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Auction Preview for National Quilt Museum. Julian Carroll Convention Center.

9 AM- 4 PM. FREE. www.quiltweek.com National Quilt Museum Live Auction Benefit. Julian Carrol Convention Center.

6-8 PM FREE. www.quiltweek.com Evenings Upstairs - Quilting: A Legacy of Love. McCracken County Public Library. 7-8 PM. www.mclib.net American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week in Paducah. www.quiltweek.com Fragment Fabric Collage with Lesley Riley. Ephemera Paducah. 6-9PM. Fabric class. www.ephemerapaducah.com Live Concert: Kathy Miller: “The Singing Quilter”. National Quilt Museum. 1-3 PM. FREE. www.quiltmuseum.org/

FRIDAY 24: Seussical the Musical. C-Plant Performing Arts Center. 7:30 PM. Call for tickets.

270.538.4300. www.mccracken.kyschools.us Friends of the Library Spring Mini Book Sale. McCracken County Public Library. 9 AM-12 PM. www.mclib.net American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week in Paducah. www.quiltweek.com Open Mic Night. Etcetera Coffehouse. 8-10:30 PM. Music, poetry, and other performances. www.etccoffee.com National Quilt Museum Benefit—Silent Auction. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 10 AM-4:30 PM. www.quiltweek.com Ricky Tims: Live at the Carson. The Carson Center. 7-9 PM. www.thecarsoncenter.org TAP That Journal with Lesley Riley. Ephemera Paducah. 10 techniques. www.ephemerapaducah.com

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Feet Don't Fail Me Now: Produced by Rhythmic Circus. Clemens Fine Arts Center. 7:30 PM. Rhythmic tap dancing show. www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/ Spend the Evening with Eleanor Burns. Quilt in a Day. 6:30 PM. $20. Personal dinner and fun-filled evening. 800.777.3852

SATURDAY 25: Seussical the Musical. C-Plant Performing Arts Center. 7:30 PM. Call for tickets.

270.538.4300. www.mccracken.kyschools.us Legos at the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1 – 4 PM www.mclib.net Paducky Derby Fundraiser for Merryman House. Paducah Riverfront. 4 PM. $5.

Adopt a duck for a race on the Ohio. www.paducahduckrace.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR All Star Review. Julian Carroll Convention Center. 1-3 PM. New quilting instruction. www.quiltweek.com American Quilter’s Society Quilt Week in Paducah. www.quiltweek.com

Art Galleries, Exhibitions & Museums: SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios on the second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM.

West Kentucky Special Olympics Run. Noble Park. 8 AM. 10K, 5K, and one mile run. www.soky.org

THROUGH APRIL 7: Into the Wild. National Quilt Museum. www.quiltmuseum.org

Paducah Improv at Market House Theatre Black Box. 7 & 9 PM. Improv comedy show. 270.559.7385

www.ephemerapaducah.com

Homeplace Quilting Bee. Land Between the Lakes, KY. USDA Forest Service National Recreation Area. Adults, $5; Children, $3. 931.232.6457

SUNDAY 26: Read Like A Girl: Little House is the Big Woods. McCracken County Public Library. 3-4 PM. www.mclib.net

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THROUGH APRIL 20 Intermediate Stained Glass, 5 week class. 6:30-9:00

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THROUGH MAY 19: New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Nine Patch www.quiltmuseum.org THROUGH MAY 19: Antique Nine Patch Quilts www.quiltmuseum.org Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contact Judi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit www.artisanglassguild.com. Meets the 2nd tue at 6PM- Usually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in members studios for special projects and demonstrations.

Baby and Me. McCracken County Public Library. 11 AM www.mclib.net

Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and 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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting. McCracken County Public Library. 4-5 PM. www.mclib.net

Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings, Turned Wood, Bead Art, Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 270-442-6151.

WEDNESDAY 29:

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 270-442-8856. www.nationalquiltmuseum.org. 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.

TUESDAY 28: Story Hour. McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM & 1 PM www.mclib.net

THURSDAY 30: Family Game Night. Also, James Patterson teaches chess. McCracken County Public Library. 5 – 8 PM www.mclib.net Arts/Crafts. Pennyrile Allied Community Services. 1-4 PM. Focus on re-purposing. www.pacs-ky.org/

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Paducah Railroad Museum - 200 Washington St. Wed. – Fri.: Noon - 4p.m.; Sat.: 10 AM – 4 PM or by appointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. 270908-6451. www.paducahrr.org

PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah. Monday - Friday, 10 - 4 PM. FREE. 270-575-3544 or www.thepapagallery.com Lowertown Gallery information available at www.paducaharts.com.

River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 5 PM. Sunday 1 – 5 PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270-5759958. www.riverdiscoverycenter.org Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. Interpreting Paducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat 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. Mon – Sat 12 – 4 PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6 – 11, 270-443-7759 Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1 – 4 PM daily, Tours every half hour, daily 1:30 – 4 PM. FREE. 270-554-2077.

Religious Services & Meetings:

Amazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270-554-5256 or 270-443-7787 amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org • unbridledword@yahoo.com 1601 Jefferson • Paducah SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

Arcadia United Methodist Church - 270-442-3313 261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. arcadiachurch.org SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM TUESDAY: Men's Prayer Gathering, 7:30 AM

Bellview Baptist Church – 270-554-3173 www.bellviewbaptistpaducah.com SUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM; WEDNESDAY Evening: 6:30 PM

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-876-7239 www.bethelcpchurch.org “Come Grow With Us” SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM.; Worship, 10 AM. & 6 PM. Youth (6th-12th grade) , 6 PM WEDNESDAY: 5:30 Meal 6 PM AWANA (0-5th) Youth (6th-12th) Adult Bible Study

Broadway Baptist Church - 2435 Broadway Pastor: Brother Steve Gorham; SUNDAY School, 10 AM; SUNDAY worship, 11AM; SUNDAY evening, 6 PM; WEDNESDAY worship, 7 PM

Broadway Church of Christ - 270-443-6206 2855 Broadway Street, Paducah. www.broadwaycoc.com SUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM TUESDAY: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM – noon WEDNESDAY: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 PM

Broadway United Methodist Church - 270-443-2401 www.bumc-paducah.org SUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM. Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM

WEDNESDAY Praise & worship, 6 p.m., Igert Hall.

SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS: Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available for special event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 443-2401 Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information.

Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse; office hours by appointment, call 270-217-2753; Choirs available for all ages. Contact Art DeWeese @270-443-2401 for information.

Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons, and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rental

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EVENTS CALENDAR for private parties. Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM. Power Water Aerobics: TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 9 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, 5 PM

Calvary Baptist Church Clements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail Hatcher Sunday School: 10:00 AM; Worship Service: 11:00 Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM.

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Calvert City First Presbyterian Church - 270-395- 4700 639 Evergreen Street , P.O. Box 95 • Calvert City, KY www.fpccalvert.com • firstprescc@windstream.net Everyone Welcome!

Sunday School: 9:30 AM; Fellowship: 10:00 AM; Worship: 10:45 AM;

Calvert City United Methodist Church 571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City, KY SUNDAY: 9AM, First Light Worship Service – Contemporary; 10 AM, Sunday School; 11AM, Traditional Service WEDNESDAY: 6PM, Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies; 7PM, Adult Choir

Central Church of Christ – 270-442-1017 2201 Washington Street: SUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 AM, Morning worship 10:30 AM, Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM last SATURDAYS: "Dorcas Day" Clothing Give-Away 9 AM-Noon (except for Oct, Nov, and Dec)

Christ Chapel E.M.C. Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. SUNDAYS 8:30 AM, "The Lighthouse" floating Chapel on Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina).

WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PM, Hiter Chapel in Fairdealing. Call for directions 270-354-9132.

Christ Community Church - 270-744-0397 www.christchurchpaducah.com • www.facebook.com/christchurchpaducah Youth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley (270) 727-0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins (270) 575-3120 SUNDAY: Coffee and Donuts,9 a.m.; Bible classes,9:30 a.m; Morning Worship and Junior Church (ages 10 and under) 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270-856-4463 90 State Route 408 West, Hickory, KY • SUNDAYS: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 AM www.cfbc.tv

Concord Christian Center- 270-441-7900 3661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah KY (Across from Hutson's and Sam's) • churchbythemall.com SUNDAY: Small Groups: 9.45 a.m., Worship: 10.45 a.m., 6 PM WEDNESDAY Service: 7 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - 270-443-2669 www.concordpad.com SUNDAY Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM. Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids,Youth Meeting & Adult Bible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open to the public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and other Occasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services

Concord West Church of Christ-270-744-8440 4715 Mayfield Metropolis Road SUNDAY Bible Study 9:00AM, Worship 10:00AM, Evening Worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 270-442-2728 www.fbcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM;Late Morning Service,11 AM , Sunday night prayer service, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal, 5 PM; AWANA, 5:45 PM; Worship, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Benton www.fccdcbentonky.org 270-527-8560 - 2515 S Main St. Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Benton YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mhee SUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM • WEDNESDAY: Youth night 5:30-7 PM • MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Paducah, Ky 270443-8251 • 415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY www.fccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Traditional Worship 10:45 AM, (Sanctuary Upper Level),

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270-554-3572 SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM. WEDNESDAY:Youth - 6:00 PM, Bible Study - 6PM

Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270-217-2796 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Hillcrest Preschool, MONDAY - FRIDAY Family Movie Night , THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH HILLCREST PRESCHOOL, Monday - Friday

10:45 AM; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level), 10:45 AM

House of Hope Ministries, 270-933-1069 www.hohmin.org Pastor Michael Pryor

First Presbyterian Church - 270-442-3545

SUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM, Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service

SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM

Immanuel Baptist Church - 270-443-5306 Join us as we live in the spirit of Jesus.

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 270-443-1724 SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9

AM;

Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship and Children’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of each month. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. Evening Services: 6 PM MONDAY/ THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ call for reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM.

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270-444-6598 or 1-866-733-7245 Paducah Campus: 1200 Broadway • Lakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert City SUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11:00AM

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 270-534-1900 SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:00 AM, Morning Worship 10:15 Worship 6:00 PM. WEDNESDAY:

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Evening

SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00AM; Sunday School, 9:30AM; Worship, 10:45AM. WEDNESDAY: Shepherd's Table Dinner - Food served from 4:50-5:30PM. $5 for adults and $3 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Missian Friends and Children's Choir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:45-7:00PM Youth Group (Grades 6-12) - 5:45-7:00PM. Discipleship Groups: Faith & Fiction - Last THURSDAYS, 7:00PM. Thursday Morning Study Group - 6:30AM-noon Service Opportunities: Mission Meal for River City - 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6:00PM

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 270-898-9875 SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

The Journey Church – Calloway County 3rd Floor Curris Center, Chestnut Street, Murray, KY 42071 Service Times: SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Evening Worship 6:00 PM.

Grace Bible Church - 270554-0808 SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services.

WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

Harmony Baptist Church – 270-488-3115 9215 OGDEN LANDING ROAD • HARMONYPASTOR@GMAIL.COM FIND US ON FACEBOOK! SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church; 5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise, Bible Buddies

Heartland Worship Center 270-534-1400 SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6 Middle/High School, 6-8 PM.; DivorceCare, 6:30 PM. PM;

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The Journey Church – Marshall County 198 Old Symsonia Rd., Benton, KY 42025 Service Time: SUNDAYS, 11 AM

Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive, Ledbetter.

SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 AM; Sunday School 10:30 AM

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 270-575-3477 SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086

Lone Oak Church of Christ - 270-554-2511 www.loneoakchurchofchrist.com SUNDAY: Worship 10 AM, Sunday School 9 WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

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Evening Service 6

PM.

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 270-554-1441 www.loneoakfbc.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 7:30 a.m.; Morning Worship – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 AM & 11 a.m.; Sunday School – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 AM & 6 PM Evening Worship – 7 PM

WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir, 5:45 PM Middle & High School Choir, 6 PM Prayer meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra, 6:30 PM

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270-554-1272 www.loneoakumcpaducah.org SUNDAY: Contemporary Service 8 AM, Fellowship in Narthex: 9 AM, Sunday School 9:15 AM, Traditional Service 10:30 AM Nursery Available 9-11:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

Lovelaceville United Methodist Church 143 N Broadway, Lovelaceville SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 10AM Worship Service – 11AM Sunday Evening Service – 6PM Communion is held every FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618-524-4628 2601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9

AM,

Worship Service 10

AM.

(Holy

Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)

Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270-443-3689 www.margarethank.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

McKendree United Methodist Church - 270-488-3770 or 270-488-2444. SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and Children Activities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. Clothes Closet: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM.; Saturday: 9 AM - Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 270-488-2588 SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.; Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM

Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618-564-2616 SUNDAY: Sunday school 10 AM, Worship 11 AM, Evening worship 6 PM, Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, contact@mscpchurch.com

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Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 270-554-0518 www.mtzionpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

Murphysboro United Methodist Church - 618-687-2317 1500 Pine St., Murphysboro, IL 62966 http://www.murphysboroumc.com https://www.facebook.com/murphysboroumc SUNDAY: Traditional Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 10:10 a.m.; Praise Service, 11:15 AM

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 270-898-9664 SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 270-443-8866 www.ngccarp.org SUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal following TUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM 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 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship 6:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY Bible Study, 7 PM For Youth Information: 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, KY 42029 SUNDAY School: 9:30AM; SUNDAY Morning Worship: 10:30AM; SUNDAY Evening Worship: 6:00PM WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study: 6:00PM Visit us on Facebook.

Oaklawn Baptist Church – 270-442-1513 www.oaklawnbaptistky.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM

Olivet Baptist Church - 270-442-3267 email: office@obcpaducah.org SUNDAY: 9 AM - Sunday School; 10 AM - Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time (ages 3 to K); 5:45 PM – Awana For Kids (ages 2 to 6th grade); 6:00 PM – Evening Worship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM – Bible Studies for ages 2 through Adult

Open Door Baptist Church - 270-443-6522 www.theopendoorbaptistchurch.com 227 Farley Place, Paducah, Pastor - Mark Armstrong, pastor@theopendoorbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 10 AM; Morning Worship and Children's Church, 11 AM. Sunday Evening, 6 PM; Wednesday: 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Pathway Baptist Church – 270-395-5683 www.pathwaybaptist.org 229 W. 5th Ave., Calvert City, KY

42029

SUNDAY: Sunday School – 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening services: Adults, youth & children, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Adult prayer, Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Awana for children 2 year olds thru 6th grade, 6:30 PM (during school year), Youth service 6:30 PM THURSDAY: Grief Share, 6:30 PM Monthly men’s meetings and Ladies Connect.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 270-422-1000 1110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM, 1ST & 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM, WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM

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EVENTS CALENDAR The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270-928-9905 www.pottershousebwc.com SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM Nursery Service provided for all services.

Reidland Baptist Church – 270-898-6243 rbaptist@bellsouth.net • www.reidlandbaptistchurch.com SUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning Worship Service 10:10AM; Children's Church/Junior Church (ages 3 to 5th grade); 5:30 7 PM. Choir practice, 5 - 6:15 PM., Mission Friends (Age 3-Kindergarten), Children In Action (1st-5th Grade), 5 - 7 PM Youth, 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study.

WEDNESDAY: TeamKID (ages 3 – 5th grade), 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Youth (grades 6 –

12), 6 - 7:45 p.m.; Prayer & adult Bible study, 6:30 PM Nursery provided for all services and Sunday school. .

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Early Learning & Pre-K Program

Reidland Christian Church – 270-898-3904 www.reidlandchristian.org SUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible study WEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270-898-3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah, KY 42003 SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE delicious vegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following worship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

Reidland United Methodist Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. Wednesdays: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - 270-444-6383 Rosary@bellsouth.net Mass Schedule: WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 270-462-3014 www.springbayou.com SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM; Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM

Southland Baptist Temple - 270-444-9678 www.southlandbaptisttemple.com SUNDAY: 7 - 9 AM Topper's Gospel Show (WKYQ); 9:45 AM Sunday School; 10:45 AM

Worship Service, KidzAlive (3 - 5th grade); 6

PM

Evening Service,

WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM Mission Room Open; 4:30 - 6 PM Evening Meal; 6:30 - 8 PM AWANA (2 - 6th grade), The Light (7th - 12th grade); 6:45 PM Adult Bible Classes

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY 270-362-2171, http://stpiusx.us Mass Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY - 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY: 8:30 & 11 AM and 5 PM 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 and the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. The first session is Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 from 6:00-7:30PM in the St. Jane Frances Religious Education Center (on the corner of 5th St and Kentucky Ave). Contact Cindy at 270-559-4606 for information, without obligation.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 270-442-1923 www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05

PM

SATURDAY: 5

PM;

SUNDAY:

8:30, 11 AM and 5 PM 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 and the Catholic Church. Join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitated by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270-559-4606 for information, without obligation.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 270-554-3810. www.stjohn-theevangelist.org Mass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

SATURDAY: 5 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 270-442-8294 SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship, 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY: Potluck and Education, 5:00 PM.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church - 270-442-8343 SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45

AM;

Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AMThe Lutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally on WNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270-395-4727 www.stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni Ottagan Mass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 270-534-9000 www.stmore.org Mass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

SATURDAY: 5:30 PM • SUNDAY: 9 & 11 AM (1 PM En Español) Nursery available at all services. • WEDNESDAY: Mother’s Day Out • THURSDAY: Moms Group Playgroup 4TH MONDAY EVENING: Active MOMS group Active couples group. Call 534-9000 for more information.

Temple Israel - 270-442-4104 www.templeisrael.us

required. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 270-443-2919 www.westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.org SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9AM; Worship, 10:15 Study, 2nd WEDNESDAY of the month at 1 PM.

AM;

Women's Circle Bible

World Harvest Church – 270-442-8949 3250 Steele Road, West Paducah, KY 42086 • Pastor: Dr. Chris Cody SUNDAYS: 9:45-10:15AM Corporate Prayer; 10:30AM Worship Service WEDNESDAYS: 7PM Worship Service THURSDAYS: 8:45-10AM Corporate Prayer

Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly United Central Presbyterian Church) – 442-6414 zioncpcinfo@gmail.com ; https://sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/ SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:45 AM,Worship: 10:45 AM. Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

FRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

Trinity United Methodist Church - 270-534-9516 www.facebook.com/TUMCPaducah office@trinitypaducah.com SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM; TUESDAY: Women's Bible Study 9-11AM (TUMC) & 6:00-8:00PM (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: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 270-442-6414 www.unitedcentralpres.org info@unitedcentralpres.org Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided, service ASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah – 270-442-3722. www.uccpaducah.org SUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM; Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618-564-2180 www.waldobaptist.org SUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM;Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 270-443-1043 SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; Evening Worship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservations

On-Going Community Events & Notices: The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. For information: 270-236-2317/270-753-8910.

Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! For more information, contact Nicole Kowalczyk at Omni Visions, 270-309-3167, visit www.omnivisions.com, or attend a Foster Care Informational Meeting. Informational Meetings are held every Thursday evening at 5 PM at the Paducah Omni Visions office located at 450 Park Avenue in Paducah. Information will be shared about how to become a Foster Parent, as well as Omni Visions' free Foster Parent training.

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 270-519-7340 or 270-748-6970 Love Books and 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 and check out a lock.

Leadership Paducah applications now available. Selection of class participants is conducted by the Leadership Paducah Foundation Board of Directors.

Visit the Chamber’s website at www.paducahchamber.org or www.leadershippaducah.org or contact Stacy Thomas at the Paducah Chamber for an application form (270) 443-1746 or sthomas@paducahchamber.org.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM.

American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAYS of every month.

6 PM Paducah-area chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To support Ballard, Livingston & McCracken counties. Call 270-442-3575 for more information.

Weekly special on cruises and all-inclusive trips with air from Fun Vacations Plus. Call 270-408-1284 or visit them on the web at www.funvacationsplus.com.

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 and McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library and having an application sent to them by mail or by going on-line to www.mclib.net and 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. Free service homebound. Questions, contact Cathy Edwards at 270.442.2510 ext. 118 Young Professionals of Murray kicked off its effort and are increasing their efforts to engage YPs in Murray-Calloway County. FEBRUARY 3 at 11:00 AM (open event) - Lunch Meetup at Sirloin Stockade. FEBRUARY 5 (members only) - Pre-grame reception at Racer Basketball game. facebook.com/groups/720326178057511/

MONDAY – SATURDAY: Downtown Farmers Market. Riverfront, 2nd and Monroe. www.paducahalliance.org Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad.Kids fall in love with their own baby doll and go through an adoption process and check up. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. 2695 Jackson Street. For more, call 270-444-9986 or visit www.thelearningrailroad.com.

McCracken County Humane Society: November and December hours are

MONDAY, 9 AM - 4:30 p.m., and TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 9 AM to 3:30 PM TUESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. New Hours: Tuesday – Friday 7:00AM – 2:30PM Saturday 8:00AM – 12:00pmClosed on Sunday and Monday. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com

270-408-9292.

MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8 Street. Open: Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front of the center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit www.recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, email recyclenow.info@gmail.com.

Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance.

Call the Purchase Area DeveloPMent District for more information at 877-352-5183.

Feeding the Hungry - Community Ministries, 1200 Jefferson Street. Volunteers (age 14 and older) are always needed to help serve free lunches to anyone who's hungry. Shifts available from 9:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday - Friday. Financial support also much welcomed! For more info, call Sally Michelson, 270-519-9233.

Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, , Tuesdays, 6 8:30 PM. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with teamwork and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disaster relief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-3311750 or email kycap201@calldialog.net.

FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. FRIDAYS THROUGH JUNE 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building.

Tests start at 8:30 AM. You can also take the GED FREE. Call to schedule a time.

FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306 Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, reading classes, and ESL. For more info call 270-928-2168 Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the FOURTH MONDAY of each month, 6 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building, 257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open Fridays, 8 AM – 4 PM For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270-642-2187. Like us on Facebook.

Ballard County Cemetery Road: Meets the FIRST THURSDAY of each month, 5 PM, 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. Like us on Facebook.

Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY-THURSDAY, 8:30 Extended hours on Tuesday until 8 PM Call 270-928-3777.

AM

-4

PM

Maiden Alley Cinema plays unique movies you won't see anywhere else in the region! They also host special events and art shows. Go online to maidenalleycinema.com for what's playing this week.

Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: Monday Friday, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. 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, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents.

Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795.

The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (www.civa.org) invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts". Extra help needed on the Second Saturday of each month for special events. No art experience needed.

Contact Gretchen Smith, (270) 243-0444 or tallartist@hotmail.com McCracken County Animal Shelter. Monday through Saturday. 10 AM - 5 PM. 455 County Park Road, Paducah, KY. Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday close at 7:30 PM, Concessions and Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117 Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilita-tion, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654.

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Cat, dog adoptions, Project Hope “No Kill” Humane Society, 1698 W 10th St, Metropolis IL, 1-618-524-8939.

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, Pet Adoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300 EVERY DAY: Agents of Nature. LBL Nature Station. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Starting this spring, visitors to Land Between The Lakes will have a chance to experience the Woodlands Nature Station and surrounding trails in a whole new way. The mobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes and complete fun educational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5 mile route. www.landbetweenthelakes.us

FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH: Cans for the Cross, aluminum can will be collected at the corner of the Ballard County Courthouse at 10 AM.

EVERY MONDAY. Muay Thai Kickboxing. Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy.

6:30 PM. www.atmosphereacademy.com

SECOND MONDAY: American Disaster Action Team (DAT) monthly meetings. 6:30 PM. Chapter building. 270-442-3575.

THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. 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 SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room. 11 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing on important values and bereavement support. For more, contact nancy.wallace@uky.edu TUESDAY: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM and 1 PM. FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6 – 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues that hinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 270-575-3823.

SUNDAY: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PM at Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (270442-8621). Free meal. No questions asked.

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

TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free with Adult Purchase. Eat-O Burrito, 548 N 32nd St. TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.

SECOND TUESDAY: Zonta Club of Paducah, 6:00 PM. Whaler’s Catch, 123 N. Second Street. Advancing the status of women world wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183 SECOND TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club meeting. 1325 Fisher Road. 7 PM All dog lovers welcome. More information call 270-210-8298.

TUESDAY: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the campus. 7 - 9 PM. 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.

THURSDAY: Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. 11 AM. For more, call 618-524-4312.

THURSDAY: E-Reader classes led by Patrick Archer at McCracken County Public Library.

THURSDAY: Charitable Bingo. Ballard County Board of Education, 264 E Kentucky Drive, Barlow, KY. For more information, call 270-665-9844.

THURSDAY: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 PM (extra meeting time to add) Christ United Methodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414 THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9 PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 270-442-3186.

THURSDAY: Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – 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.

FRIDAY: Live Music 6-8 PM. Eat-O Burrito, 548 N 32nd St. Paducah

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FRIDAY: Paducah Writer's Group. 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. 8 PM. FRIDAY: Adult Ballroom Dance Party. 8 – 10 PM. $7 cover charge. Drinks & refreshments included. Open to the public. Ruth Johnson School of Dance, 1702 Broadway. Call 270-442-8321

FRIDAY: Friday Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway. 7:00

PM.

4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. www.paducahracing.net LAST WEEKDAYS OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regular fare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.

SATURDAY: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM matinee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show. For more, call Michael Vancura at 270-994-3686

he or she is eligible for enrollment during the remainder of this school year.

Children must live within the Paducah Public School district. Call 270-444-5780 or visit your local elementary school for more information.

Camps, Classes & Education EVERY SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10 AM-9 PM. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you.

We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest.

Details at www.betterthaneverhome.com

MONDAY: Chess Club. Murray Public Library. 5:30 – 7:30 PM Free lesson & time to play.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY UNTIL MAY 21. The

Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, and adults. Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer, and dance. For details, call 270-444-8508 or visit paducahky.gov

Little Star That Could Planetarium Show. LBL Homeplace 1850s. 10:00-10:45 AM. Each planet is introduced to the audience with basic information about our Solar System.

CALL FOR DATES (MONDAY): Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist

Kids & Their Families: School Notes: The McCracken County Preschool Head Start Office is now accepting appointments to register for the 2015-16 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before August 1, 2015 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a developmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County school district. Please call the McCracken County Preschool/Head Start office at 270-5384041 to make an appointment. If you are interested in the tuition program, please call 270-538-4000 and ask for Kathy Johnson.

Paducah Head Start/Preschool continues to accept applications for enrollment for the current school year. Children must be currently 3 or 4 years old, must be income eligible or have a disability. If a child has turned 3 after October 1, 2015,

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Heart Center Conference Room, Baptist Health, Paducah. 3-4:30 PM. This group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served. Contact Mary Legge at 270-575-2880 to register.

Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5 PM – 8 PM on Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM 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.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY BEGINNING ON FEBRUARY 4. Members of AARP will again be assisting with tax preparation at the McCracken County Public Library beginning February 4th on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 4 PM THE PROGRAM WILL END ON APRIL 9TH. If you need information concerning this program go to www.AARP.org or call the library at 270-4422510.

CALL FOR DATES (MONDAY) AND (WEDNESDAY): Diabetes Class. Atrium

MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gymnastics. Tumble Town. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6:30-

Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information.

7:30 PM 270-519-7155

CALL FOR DATES (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 6 - 8 PM. Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

CALL FOR DATES (TUESDAY): Weight Loss Information Session. Baptist

MONDAY – THURSDAY & SATURDAY. Competitive adult USAV volleyball.

Men's and women's teams need experienced players, age 17 and up, for weekly games and practices. Mon-Thurs evenings and Sun afternoons. Times vary.

Location varies, but usually at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. email vci.user.42001@gmail.com for more info

MONDAY – THURSDAY: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway, Paducah. 6:15 PM. 270-554-8224.

Heart Center auditorium. 6 PM Learn about medical and surgical options for weight loss. Phone 270.443.0202 for more information.

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts.

MONDAY: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11

School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 270-908-6670 or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com

- 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net AM

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Jazzercise Classes. 33420 Lone Oak Road, Arch Towers - Suite L. 5:15 PM. Everyone welcome! For more, call 270-210-1044.

MONDAY: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeak at 575-1858 or help@plexsports.net. www.themusicclass.com

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: Karate Kidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8), Future Kidz

MONDAY: Preschool Playdate. Paducah Regional Sportsplex. 11

Beginners (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6), Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6), Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners (Ages 13+), Black Belt Class, TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM. Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 270-908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com

TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325

TUESDAY: Family Track Run Practice. Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 -

AM - 1 PM. Come play on inflatables, on the soccer field, even bring your tricycle to ride on our basketball court! Concessions open. Find out more at www.plexsports.net

Fisher road. 6 PM. 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.

FRIDAY: Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. 7 - 9:30 PM. 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.

SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10 AM-9 PM.

7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

TUESDAY: Youth Running Club. Picnic Shelter #10 at Noble Park. FREE. Ages 5-15. 6-7 PM. 444-8508.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Xtreme Martial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate Kidz Prep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/ Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 13+), Adult

Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest. Details at www.betterthaneverhome.com

On-Going Dance, Fitness & Sports: MONDAY – FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Zumba With Tishaunda. 714 West 7th Street, Metropolis, IL. 6 – 7:30 PM on Monday - Friday; 10:30 AM on Saturday; Sundays at 4PM. www.tishaunda618.zumba.com or 618-638-4180.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Tiger Jiu-Jitsu. 5 - 5:50 PM. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Junior Jiu-Jitsu. 6 - 6:50 PM. Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

MONDAYS-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. 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.

MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call 270-575-3800 for more. www.curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE. MONDAY-THURSDAY: CENTRE OF DANCE: Quality technique classes for students age 4 through adult. Located in the Dance Studio in Old Fine Arts, Murray State University. Performance opportunities with Jackson Purchase Dance Company for dancers age 10 and older. For information, contact Owner/Director, Karen Balzer at kbalzer@murray-ky.net or (270) 767 -0579.

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Kickboxing (Ages 16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 270-908-6670 for enrollment information or email hwangsmartialart@bellsouth.net. www.hwang-martialarts.com

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Kids’ Kickboxing. 5 - 5:50 Arts Academy. 270-564-5804.

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TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Pickleball. Paducah SportsPlex. 10:30 AM both days, and again at 6:30 PM on Thursdays only. 270-554-PLEX or www.PlexSports.net

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Group Training Run, West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road and HW 60 in Paducah). 5 AM. 8 mile run.

THURSDAY: Hip-Hop Fitness. High-energy, calorie-burning, easy-to-follow, full-body workout! Open to teenagers and up. $5. 7:45 PM. Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance, 3485 Park Ave across from the Ford dealership. For more information contact dancelyfe@excite.com.

THURSDAY: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25.

270-444-8508.

FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class, 5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz Makeup Class, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training.

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SATURDAY: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 270-554-6667. hwangsmartialarts@bellsouth.net, www.hwangsmartialartstkd.com

On-Going Events for Seniors:

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS: Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ.

11 AM. FREE. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206

FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Church

Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 270-443-8579

of Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for information.

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games.

McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 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 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 270-554-7075.

Senior Medicare Patrol – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordinator of the local Kentucky 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. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For more information call 270-442-8993.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street and Kirchoff's Bakery locations. 9 AM.

WEDNESDAY: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah Yoga Center. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi. Call 270-210-1465 for more.

1ST AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH: FREE Serving Our Senior's Bingo. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 1:30 - 3 PM. Dessert and coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270-443-6543.

1ST & 3RD FRIDAY NIGHTS: Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM. $5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food.

Drinks sold on-site. Open to the public. 50 and over. 270-443-8579 v

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579 MONDAY-FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 270-443-8579 MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-1778 for more info.

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579 TUESDAY ANDTHURSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. Thursdays for beginners. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services

Adoption/Foster Care: Adoption Support Group. Concord United Methodist Church. 1st Thursdays of each month. 6 – 7:30 PM 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.

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 Lane (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, KY. Both meetings are held from 6 - 8 PM. 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.

NECCO Therapeutic Foster Care. Necco has been serving Western Kentucky's youth for more than a decade. To find out more about 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 86630NECCO (866-306-3226) or 270-898-1293.

Omni Visions, a foster care and adoption agency, will be holding foster care informational meetings every Tuesday evening at 5 PM Meetings at 450 Park Avenue, Paducah. Please call Nicole Kowalczyk at 270-309-3167 for any questions.

Child Care: Tot School. 9 AM - 2 PM, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY. Ages 3 - 5. $110/month. AUGUST 16 - MAY. Paducah Parks Bldg. 270-444-8508.

National After School Program (NASP). Meets MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 - 6 PM. FREE. To sign up, call Paducah Parks at 270-444-8508.

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.

Children’s and Teen Groups: Boy Scout Troop 1 – Grace Episcopal Church. 270-559-1515.

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Looking for long lost Scouts! Visit www.scoutingfriends.org or call (270) 554-5857.

Girl Scout Activity Listings: www.kyanags.org and www.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, 270-8092539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu.

C.H.AMP., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet and Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter, KY. Every Monday 2:30 - 4:30. 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.

Center for Cultural Exchange. Host an international exchange student! CCI is looking for families to host high school students from 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 www.cci-exchange.com for more information.

To view television programs, including Tot School from Paducah Parks Services, produced by the television department at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, visit www.paducah2.org.

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.

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 each month at St. John’s Church, 6201 Waldo Church Road, Metropolis, IL. Open to the public. Also, Family Night on the third Friday of each month.

Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling and help for life-controlling addictions. Call 270-443-4743. 2801 Morgan Lane

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 11 AD. 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

GriefShare Class. Waldo Baptist Church. Wednesday evenings, 6:30PM GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. We welcome you to come and experience the healing of God's comfort as you go through this difficult part of your life. For more information visit www.waldobaptist.org or call 618564-2180.

Land Between the Lakes Programming - Trail hiking, animal discovery, children’s activities, planetarium programming and more. Weekday and weekend listings. 270-924-2020. www.lbl.org

Grief Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Graves County Senior Citizens Building. 11:30 AM. Free grief support group sponsored by Lourdes Hopice. Contact Todd Hawkins at 270-415-3632.

McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon – 1 PM. For information, contact Danette Humphrey, 270-442-5172

Grief Support. Sponsored by Milner & Orr. 1ST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 5 – 9 PM. For more information, call Pat Pitchford at (270) 898-8796.

For military and their families: www.operationhomefront.org

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Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH except holidays. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. 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 FRIDAYS Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6 – 8 PM. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270-898-8796 or 270-534-4200.

EVERY MONDAY (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS). Healthy Grieving Group. Paducah Lourdes Hospice Office, Hipp Buildingm Jackson Street 5 PM. 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.Grief Support Lunch: Luke's Truckstop, Arlington.

11:30 AM. Contact Leah Fondaw, lfondaw@lourdes-pad.org. 270-415-3607.

FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. Men’s Coffee Grief Education and Support Group. Bob Evans Restaurant, Paducah. 8 AM. Call for info 270-415-3632. Bariatric Support Group. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. 6 PM. Call 270-251-4169.

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 Lane. Contact: 442-3722 Now & Beyond: Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers. 2ND FRIDAYS. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 6 – 8 PM. Led by Pat Pitchford. 270-898-8796.

Multi-service Providers:

Lourdes Hospital has meetings and groups on: Childbirth, breastfeeding ALS support, Driving, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Breast & Cervical Cancer, Parkinson’s disease and Heart issues. Call 270-444-2444 or ehealthconnection.com/ regions/lourdes Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Baptist Health has meetings and groups on: Breast feeding, childbirth, Baby Care, Family, CPR, Menopause, Diabetes, Ostomy & other medical issues. Call 270-575-2229 or www.westernbaptist.com.

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. (Example: a household size of 4 people with an annual income of up to $42,931 is eligible.) St. Nicholas patients receive care at the midtown KentuckyCare clinic located at 1901 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah. To see if you qualify, stop by or call the clinic at 270.575.3247. All family members (including children) may be treated at the clinic. Clinic Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. (To make a donation, please contact the St. Nicholas Foundation office directly at 270.408.4828 or stnicholasfamilyclinic@gmail.com. The Foundation mailing address is P. O. Box 311, Paducah KY 42002 and the office is located inside the Commerce Center at 300 S. Third Street in Paducah.)

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St. Vincent de Paul Budget Store. We are 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 through Friday 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM).

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME! Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have regarding our services.

Budget Store phone number: 270-442-9351; Help Line phone number: 270-575-1008; E-mail address: 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, 1-800-592-3980. Call the office, 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 575-0021. Donations may be sent to : Martha's Vineyard • 1100 N. 12th Street • Paducah KY 42001 Ballard County Community Food Pantry. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM to 12 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 Parties. Invite an artist to come to your place or have the party at ours.

The artist will do live demonstrations, paint faces, and lead kids in a super fun art activity. Call Gretchen Smith at 270-243-0444 or email tallartist@hotmail.com.

tion classes, obedience classes, and agility classes. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Testing. For more, visit www.paducahkennelclub.com Paducah Photographer's Club. Meets FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway. 6:30 – 8:30 PM. 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

Parenting Support: 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 THIRD TUESDAYS of each month, September through April. 9 – 11 AM in Fellowship Hall at First Missionary Baptist Church, 100 W 13th St., Benton, KY 42025. 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 Financial assistance is available if you are not able to afford a book. Please inquire if needed. Preregistration is appreciated. For more information look for us on Facebook in groups at M.O.M. Group of Marshall County and contact Jennie Woelpern at jenn56093@yahoo.com or 979-530-6843 for questions or to sign up. *Affiliated with The M.O.M. Initiative http://www.themominitiative.com/ La Leche League of Kentucky- All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-tobe interested in breastfeeding. Meetings 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 10 AM, 160 South Gum Springs Road, Paducah. Contact Lynette Brown 270-534-0512 for directions. Inclement weather cancels. www.breastfeedinghelppaducah.blogspot.com

Art Guild of Paducah. FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM. McCracken County Public LibraryFor more info, call Carol at 270-554-4803 or 270-2101465, or Melanie at 270-331-3087.

Senior Pastor Bible Study. Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM at Broadway United Methodist Church. Come and bring a friend. You do not have to be a member of Broadway UMC to participate. 270-443-2401.

Citizens Against Drug Dealers and Drug Abuse (C.A.D.D.) Working toward a drug-free McCracken County with education, prevention, and resources for families. 1st Thursdays; 6:30 PM. Milburn Chapel Church, West Paducah. For info., 270-554-9429.

Dream Factory Volunteer Meetings - US Bank Bldg. 4TH & Broadway. 5TH floor.

Interested in helping or donating? Janice Harris, 270-441-7611 www.dreamfactory.com 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 10 AM – 2 PM 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 - SATURDAYS, 1 - 4 PM, 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 Kennel Club. Meetings are the SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JUNE, WHEN THE MEETING IS THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE DOG SHOW) at 7 PM at the clubhouse. Guests are welcome.

Membership is $30 annually for an individual, $45 for a family, and $5 for Junior Membership. There are ongoing conformation and puppy socializa-

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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) -Lone Oak First Baptist. 9:30-11:30AM on 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY in the Fellowship Hall. If you’re a mother of a preschooler, you’ve got your hands full….and we know how you feel! Get connected in MOPS. There are limited spots available for childcare, so please call ahead. 270-554-1441.

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 – If you would like to join a Christianbased group of other military wives, this is the group for you. Come join us for lots of fun, support, and activities! All units and branches are welcome.

Check out: http://www.wivesoffaith.org/groups/western-kentucky-wof and email ashley@wivesoffaith.org if you're interested or would like more information.

Social and Professional Groups:

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 AND FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. Check the blog for details: http://accesschristiansingles.blogspot.com/ Downtown Kiwanis Club - 310 N 4th Street, THURSDAYS, Noon - 1 PM. Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly serviceoriented gatherings. Email Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.comfor more info.

Families on the Spectrum. FIRST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 PM Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Four Rivers Society for Human Resource Management - Meetings are the FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM at Whaler's Catch. For more, call Christa Dubrock at 720-443-7361, ext. 10689 or email dubruck@csiweb.com.

The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club, meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. For information: 270-236-2317/270-753-8910.

Lone Oak Kiwanis - Meets MEETS 1ST, 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY mornings for breakfast at Parker’s Drive Inn Restaurant, 2921 Lone Oak Road, 7 AM. We welcome visitors and potential members. Breakfast is open to visitors on the first Wednesday of every month.

Paducah/River City Business and Professional Women (BPW). MEETS SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at noon at the Paducah County Club.

Email Jessica Koverdan for more, jessicakoverdan@kyfb.com.

Paducah Business and Professional Women (BPW) Meets SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH . 5:30 - 7 PM. McCracken County Public Library.

For information, call Merryman Kemp at 270-442-7636.

Paducah-Kentucky Lake Chapter of the International Society of Administrative Professionals. Meetings are the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 PM. For more, call Christy Poindexter at 270-575-6624. www.geocites.com/paducahkylake.

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

Paducah Rotaract Club. First MONDAY of the month at 6 PM. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. A group for young professionals 18 – 30 years old focused on helping others.

Paducah Rotary Club -The group meets each WEDNESDAY for lunch and excellent speakers. Noon at the Myre River Room, Carson Four Rivers Center.

Paducah Singles Connection - TUESDAYS, 7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church. All single adults are welcome to this group, which emphasizes positive fellowship and social interaction based on the Christian lifestyle.

They neither encourage nor discourage dating among members.

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 South 6th Street, THURSDAYS from 7 - 8 PM. 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. THURSDAYS, noon – 1 PM 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 - 6:00 PM, SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH at Whaler's Catch restaurant. Advancing the status of women world-wide through service and advocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, lghoppmann@aol.com or call 270-366-6183

Special Needs:

AMPA Paducah offers exceptional dance class for children with special needs. THURSDAYS. 4:45 – 5:30 PM Studio III. 270-415-5647. www.myampa.com

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Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy is currently taking enrollment for our 2015 sessions for individuals with disabilities. Located 3.5 miles from Lone Oak on Clinton Rd in Paducah. Visit our website www.cassidyscause.org for participant forms or call us at 270-554-4040 for more information.

H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center currently has open enrollment for riders with special needs. Offering classes for fall session and a new class for military veterans struggling with PTSD, depression or physical disabilities. Located at Carson Park, Paducah. Please visit our website for an enrollment package. www.horsesinc.org or call us at 270-408-1520.

Families on the Spectrum. Autism support group. FIRST MONDAYS. Lourdes Garden Room. 6-8 PM Refreshments provided and guest speakers every month. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org Call 270-366-4534 for meeting dates.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. 3RD THURSDAYS. 11AM-12noon. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-534-9173.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. Paducah Care & Rehabilitation Center, 501 N. 3rd Street in Paducah. FOURTH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. 4:30 PM. Call Felicia Williams or Katina Wilson at 270-444-9661 for additional information.

Bariatric Support Group. FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169.

Brain Injury of Kentucky Support Group Baptist Health - Paducah, Conference Room A. Call Brenda Bradford at 270-575-2799 or 270-554-0452.

Easter Seals West Kentucky offers a range of therapies including speech, physical and occupational therapy services to children who qualify regardless of income. If you know a child who would benefit from these services or needs additional services above what they are already receiving, please call Tara Beyer at 270-444-9687.

Marshall County Special Olympics. Woodmen of the World, Benton. 2ND TUESDAYS at 7:30 PM. For more, call, 270-703-2700.

Marshall Country Exceptional Center Case Management and Adult Day Training. For more information for Case Management call Lindsey Wall at 270-5273101. For more information for Adult Day Training, call Diana Wall at 270-527-1327.

Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky is a resource group for families, friends, & individuals with Down syndrome. Meetings are usually held the 3RD MONDAYS OF EVERY MONTH. Heartland Worship Center. 6 8 PM. For more information and meeting dates, call Lana Dockery, 270-5640949, or email ldockery@comcast.net

Support Groups:

Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK). support group for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents. SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Oasis Christian Center, 3232 Buckner Lane (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, KY. Both meetings are from 6 - 8 PM. All adoptive parents and those interested in adoption are welcome. FREE childcare provided.

Advanced Bariatric Surgery of Paducah Support Group. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2335 Alcoholics Anonymous. WEDNESDAYS 8 – 9 PM. Ballard County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Community Center in Lacenter.

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P U R C H A S E FA M I LY N E T W O R K Listings of non-profit groups providing family oriented services Cancerport Breast Cancer Support Group. Baptist Health Imaging Center.

The group provides support for those diagnosed with breast cancer and living in recovery. Phone 270.442.1310 for more information.

Cancer Support Group – FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. First Christian Church. 270-443-8251 THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH: Look Good…Feel Better by American Cancer Society. Open to all women with cancer who are undergoing treament. 6 PM to 8 PM. Suite 403, Lourdes Medical Pavilion. Call ACS at 270-444-0740.

Caregiver Support Group – THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Legacy Personal Care Home, 4747 Alben Barkley Drive. 6 PM. FREE respite care is provided. For more information, please call Carrie Gottschalk Singler, 270-534-0620.

Lourdes Weight Loss Surgery Support Group. 3RD TUESDAYS. 6 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. 270-444-2335 Cancerport - the Breast Cancer Support Group. Women's Health and Wellness Center at Baptist Imaging Center, 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah.

Second Mondays. Contact Kentucky Cancer Program at 270-442-1310.

Cancer Support Group – First Christian Church. 443-8251 Celebrate Recovery. Riverwoods Church, Benton, KY. Where you can find healing from hurts, habits or hang ups. Every Friday night. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; fellowship at 7 p.m., followed by open small group. For more information, contact Tammy Nelson, 270-349-3253 or Michael Youngblood, 270-210-1828.

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Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style.

If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300.

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle. Call 270-444-8073 or 270-554-5977.

Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Private Dining Room. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management, depression, nutrition and many other related topics. For more information, call 270-382-3940 or 270-247-6546.

Celebrate Recovery. Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building. FRIDAYS at 7 PM. Are you struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups such as depression, insecurity, anger, overeating or chemical dependency? Open the door to change and find freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. For more, call 270-534-1400, ext. 260.

Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant meetings. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 5PM. Chiropractic Works, Metropolis. Next meeting is NOV. 5TH. These meetings are free to anyone who has Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wanting to learn the life style. If you have any questions, call 618-524-8300.

Christian Support Group Meeting for friends and family of the chemically dependent. New Life Tabernacle.1ST THURSDAY at 7PM. Call 443-4648 or 519-8670.

Colitis and Crohn’s Support Group. 1ST THURSDAY.7 PM - 8:30 PM Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270556-4530.

Diabetes Support Group. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 6 PM. Community Conference Room, Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

Participants share in a diabetic-friendly potluck meal. Additional information can be obtained by calling The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372. To register call 270-251-4580 or 1-877-554-JPMC. “Families on the Spectrum” is a local non-profit group of exactly what our name suggests…families on the autism spectrum. It is our goal to provide fun family outings, meetings, parents’ nights out, and to offer community support for our autism families. Our focus is on fun AND families in the hopes of building connections and life long bonds with other autism families in the Purchase Area and So. IL. Check our webiste for more information. www.familiesonthespectrumky.org Fibromyalgia Support Group. 6 - 7 PM.THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH at Birk Grove Life Centre (5150 Village Square Drive.) Meetings are open to the public for women with Fibromyalgia. Phone 270-415-9575 for any questions.

L.I.F.E Community L.I.F.E-Saver Class - 523 N 12th Street. TUESDAYS, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This class allows individuals to talk about any life-controlling issues and get support from the group. FREE. All are welcome. 270-575-3823.

“Living Well Support Group” McCracken County Extension Office. FIRST TUESDAYS. 11 AM - Noon. For anyone wanting to make healthier changes.

Free and no reservation needed. For questions, contact: Baptist Health at 270-575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 270-444-9625.

Lupus Support Group. Lourdes Hospital, Classroom 4. 6 PM, FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH. For more, call 270-210-9247.

N.AMI. Paducah (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group for family members and persons affected by mental illness and their families. THURSDAYS, 7 – 8:30 PM. St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church, 27th & Broadway.

Living Well Support Group – McCracken County Extension Office. FIRST TUESDAYS. 11 AM - Noon. For anyone wanting to make healthier changes.

Free and no reservation needed. For questions, contact: Baptist Health at 270-575-2282; or Purchase District Health Dept. at 270-444-9625.

Lourdes Hospice. Lourdes North Plaza, 911 Joe Clifton Dr. EVERY MONDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAYS. 5 – 6:30 PM. 270-415-3636.

Hot Shots, a support group for children with type 1 diabetes and their families.

For more information, contact 217-2548, 519-4155, 210-3047 or ronda. cartwright@mccracken. kyschools.us Huntington’s Support Group. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. Call Kathy Saliga at (270) 637-4372 for meeting dates.

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Nar-Anon Family Support Group. TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM. Lourdes Hospital Classroom 4. Join in on a weekly hour of anonymous friendship, support and information for people with family members and/or friends struggling with drug addiction. For more, call 270-444-6718 Overeaters Anonymous. MONDAYS. 7-9PM at at various members' homes.

OA offers a fellowship of men and women who seek recovery -through a Twelve-Step program. No public, private, political, ideological, or religious affiliation. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. EVERYONE WELCOME! For more and weekly location, call 270-556-8873.

Overeaters Anonymous. Spiritual Program of Recovery – no weigh-ins, dues or fees. EVERY WEDNESDAY. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Rosenthal Room. For more information, call 270-556-8873.

Paducah Area Amputees in Action. 3RD THURSDAYS. 5:30 PM. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Borders Community Room. For more information, call 270-564-5879 Parkinson's Support Group. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY.10 AM- 11:30 AMLourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Board Room. For more information, call 270-898-8031.

Postpartum Depression Support Group. The FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at Hope Unlimited headquarters. This resource is open to the public, confidential and free. For questions about this support group, call 270-442-1166.

Season of Honor: Caring for Your Aging Loved One. Meetings are the FIRST MONDAY NIGHT OF EACH MONTH. 6:30 PM at First Baptist Church, 2890 Broadway in Paducah. 270-442-2728.

Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group. MEETS FIRST MONDAYS, 11 AM – noon. Second floor conference room, Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Call 270-251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.

Support & education for families with a loved one who has a severe mental illness. FREE. Basic information about medications, the recovery process, communication skills, problem solving. WEEKLY meetings. Call to register 270-554-1915 Survivors of Suicide Support Group: For anyone whose life has been touched by the unique grief of suicide. FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Baptist Health Heart Center, 6 PM Presentations may also be scheduled.

Contact Linda Thompson at 270-559-0937 or thompsonjane@yahoo.com for more information. www.zackshope.com TOPS #110 Paducah. Lebanon Methodist Church., 4620 At Massa Drive. 6 PM, Weigh In; 6:30 PM, Meeting. This WEEKLY meeting has a two-fold objective: encourage healthy lifestyles through weight management support groups and sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS," an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly."

The first meeting is FREE; yearly membership $26; monthly chapter dues $5. 270-217-1182.

TOPS KY 0212 Paducah "Take Off Pounds Sensibly". Our mission is to offer Support and Encouragement for weight loss. Fountain Avenue United Methodist. WEDNESDAYS. Weigh-in from 8:30-9:15 a.m., meeting from 9:30 – 10:30 AM Yearly dues are $28, or $4/month. For more information contact Eva Raines at 270-564-2141 or 270-217-4769.

United Ostomy Association – Baptist Health Paducah. Contact Bonita Cloyd, 270-575-2303. v

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by: Amy Noles

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Play Hard, Play Safe!

Sports Safety Month

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ith the onslaught of spring sports’ camps and practices kicking into gear over the next few months, kids, parents, and coaches are excited to begin a new season. But participation in any sport, whether it's soccer, baseball, or football, requires participants to stretch limits, learn sportsmanship and develop discipline. Unfortunately, being involved with a sport means increasing the risks for potential injury.

By knowing the causes of sports injuries and how to prevent them, you can help make your child’s athletics a positive experience. There are now many groups that are committed to preventing sports injuries in children. The

George Wilson S.A.F.E.T.Y. Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by the National Football League's, Tennessee Titans Safety, George Wilson. Wilson played football for Paducah Tilghman High School. The mission of the Foundation is to ‘save adolescents from the everyday trials of youth by using life skills as a tool to educate them on how to survive in different environments.

Through programs such as the Leadership Retreat, Sports Fest Football Camp and the That's Life after-school program, the George Wilson S.A.F.E.T.Y. Foundation has impacted the lives of over 25,000 students within the Buffalo, NY and Paducah, KY School systems since its inception in 2010.

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Kids can be particularly at risk for sports injuries for a variety of reasons. Kids, especially those younger than 8-years-old, are less coordinated and have slower reaction times than adults; they are still growing and developing. Kids mature at different rates, with differences in height and weight between kids of the same age. So, when kids of varying sizes play sports together, there can be an increased risk of injury.

Kids are also notorious for not judging the risks of certain activities as well as adults would…because they are essentially kids. This lack of awareness can lead to injuries on any playing field or surface.

“I have to wear what?”

Proper Equipment It's important for kids to use proper equipment and safety gear that is the correct size and fits well. For example, they should wear helmets for baseball, softball, and bicycle riding. They also should wear helmets while they're riding scooters and skateboards.

Ask your child's coach about the appropriate helmets, shoes, mouth guards, athletic cups and supporters, padding, facemasks, and shin guards. For racquet sports,

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basketball, softball, and baseball, ask about any protective eyewear, like shatterproof glasses.

Mouth Guards Another injury that parents and kids often forget about is mouth injuries. Dr. J.D. Johnston of Paducah Pediatric Dentistry recommends mouth guards. “When a child begins to participate in recreational activities and organized sports, injuries can occur. A properly fitted mouth guard, or mouth protector, is an important piece of athletic gear that can help protect your child’s smile, and should be used during any activity that could result in a blow to the face or mouth.

Mouth guards help prevent broken teeth, and injuries to the lips, tongue, face or jaw. A properly fitted mouth guard will stay in place while your child is wearing it, making it easy for them to talk and breathe. Ask your pediatric dentist about custom and store-bought mouth protectors.”

“Why can’t I just play?”

Adult Supervision and Commitment to Safety Any team sport or activity that kids participate in should be supervised by qualified adults. Select leagues and teams that have the same commitment to safety and injury prevention that you do.

The team coach should have training in first aid and CPR, and the coach's philosophy should promote players' wellbeing. A coach with a win-at-all-costs attitude may encourage kids to play through injury and may not foster good sportsmanship. Be sure that the coach enforces playing rules and requires that safety equipment be used at all times.

And make sure your kids play sports that match their skill level, size, and physical and emotional maturity.

“Why can’t I just start playing a new sport?”

Proper Preparation Just as you wouldn't send a child who can't swim to a swimming pool, it's important not to send kids to play a sport that they're unprepared to play. Make sure that they know how to play the sport before going out on the field. Read with your child about the sport and its benefits and risk for injury. Kids pay more attention than parents give them credit for. When watching sports on television and a player is injured, talk to your child about what is happening and what could have been done to prevent that injury.

Kids should be adequately prepared with warm-ups and training sessions before practices and games. This will help ensure that they have fun and reduce the chances of an injury. They also should drink plenty of fluids and be allowed periods of rest during practices and games.

“But I only want to play baseball?”

Dr. Brian Kern of the Orthopaedic Institute of West Kentucky adds that overuse injuries are becoming more and more prevalent. “The problem is that young kids are committing to one sport so early. For instance, in baseball, kids essentially can play on different teams year round.

There are multiple teams with multiple coaches. One coach doesn’t know how hard another coach worked that kid already. For pitchers, elbow and shoulder injuries are rampant.”

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He also told me that he just returned from the 2015 SEC Sports Injury conference in Nashville, TN. The conference has put out a recommendation that a child should not commit exclusively to one sport until the age of 13-14 years old and that the child should play multiple sports. “More pitchers come out of the northern states of the US because of the colder climate. The perception is that they can’t throw yearround because of seasonal weather and are more likely to play other indoor sports,” Kern explained.

For more information on preventing sports injuries and playing safely visit stopsportsinjuries.org, gwsafety.org, and sportssafety.org. v

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by: Amy Noles

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Gear Up for College!

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The Winners of The Annual Winter Chills Story Contest

Presented by Purchase Area Family Magazine, in Conjunction with American Chillers and Johnathan Rand

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he response to the Annual Winter Chills Story Contest was even bigger than expected! We had almost a hundred entries! I want to thank everyone who submitted a chilling story to our contest this year. The winning entries were hard to pick as there were a wide variety of scary stories to choose from. We are proud to publish the winners in 4th through 6th grade.

Johnathon Rand, who inspired the writing contest, will be visiting several area schools this year. His books, American Chillers, are an exciting series that have a proven track record of getting kids hooked on reading all across the country. Johnathon will be in Paducah later this month and part of his trip will include dinner with the contest winners.

Johnathon will present the winners with signed copies of American Chillers books.

Congratulations to our winners, we’ll be contacting you to arrange your special dinner with Johnathon Rand. Thanks to all the children, (and their parents and teachers), who submitted a story.

4th Grade, Morgan Elementary School Haunt Street Ghost – by Augie Comer The wind swirled the falling snow and howled trough the trees as we were walking on the most haunted street, Haunt Street. The reason why it was haunted is because there was this house that was possessed by the Haunted Ghost of Halloween and only the smartest person on the street could

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unpossess the spell.

My name is Jake and my best friend is Irene. He and I live on the same street. So one day Irene and I are walking on Haunt Street when we saw the most horrifying thing. It was the possessed house with the ghost of Halloween in it.

The ghost was screaming everywhere and you could hear the people locking their doors because they were so scared.

So my friend and I ran as fast as we could to my house, which is on Haunt Street. When we got there we opened the curtain and the ghost popped right up and it was eating people! Everyone in the neighborhood seemed to be vanishing and I could not find my mom! We screamed really loud and closed the curtain. When we opened it again, the ghost was gone so we went outside and Irene went home.

It was bedtime for me.

I went to my room and I saw the ghost standing on my bed.

I felt a chill run across my neck. I felt fingers touching the back of my neck and I turned around. I saw the ghost getting ready to eat me so I ran through the hallway and out the door to Irene’s house!

I asked to stay the night and Irene’s mom said yes and asked if I had eaten dinner. I said no so she let me eat pizza. When I was done Irene went to bed. We woke up at five o’clock in the morning because we heard something screaming and we saw

the ghost. It had its mouth wide open. We ran to Irene’s mom’s room and his mom said, “Just take a deep breath because I don’t believe you.”

Irene said, “Go check in my room!”

And when she did, I heard his mom scream and yell for us to get in the car now. She told us to tell her all about it.

the across the back of my cousin’s head. We fell to the cold, snowy ground. My head started to pound but I just had to get up so I could check on my cousin.

When I went over to my cousin I tried to wake her up but she would not get up. So of course, I panicked! I had my phone and called 911 then called my mom. She told me, “Calm down, the ambulance will be there soon and so will I!” I said, “OK!” I was still scared but suddenly I heard the ambulance sirens and boy, was I glad! When they found us my mom had just gotten there, too. They put my cousin in the ambulance and I went with my mom to the hospital.

“Ok, so there’s this ghost that is called the Haunted Ghost of Halloween and it possessed the house and only the smartest person on Haunt Street can unpossess the spell. Everybody think’s it’s me and Jake so we have to do something!”

I told her I knew what to do. We bravely walked back to the house and I held up my hand to it. I concentrated on being brave. That’s when it happened. The house got unpossessed.

Everybody, including my mom, was back. I held my hand up to the ghost and unpossessed it, too. My mom asked me how I did it but I told her I didn’t know. And it didn’t matter because the people of Haunt Street were shouting with happiness!

5th Grade, Morgan Elementary School One Scary Night by - By Malaya Thomasson The wind swirled the falling snow and howled through the trees as we walked through the cold and dark forest. The owls hooted and the wolves howled which made us more scared in the night.

We were on our way to our castle when suddenly…KAPOW! A tree branch smacked right across my forehead and

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Before I went to bed I prayed that my cousin would be okay and that when I woke up in the morning I would get to go and see her.

Today was a very crazy, scary, loud and very weird experience. But as you know, I succeeded the whole entire day and I was proud of myself.

6th Grade, Home School A Ski Trip Like No Other - By Ava Chuppe When we arrived, we ran through the hospital door. BAM! The door slammed shut so hard. We went to the desk and we told them my cousin’s name and they showed us to room 12.

We walked in and I saw that she was okay and breathing, although she did have an IV in her arm and that kind of scared me. The doctors told us she would have to stay overnight and that made me sad but I knew they would take good care of her.

We talked to her before we left and on the way home my mom told me, “I am very proud of you. If you never called 911 your cousin would probably be dead.” That made me feel good inside.

The wind swirled through the falling snow and howled through the trees as we tromped through the deep white sheet of ice, up the treacherously steep slope, and into the small wooden warehouse where the rental skis were held.

"I can't believe we're actually skiing up in the Great Canadian North," raved my best friend, Tanner Hunt. "This is sick, man!" He snatched a brick-red pair of skis and began to tap the ski poles together like they were drumsticks.

I shrugged. I've never loved winter sports, but if Tanner was enthusiastic about the ski trip, I was willing to participate.

We skied out of the warehouse and stepped onto the forested peak that overlooked the humongous slope. It was no biggie to Tanner, but in my mind, it looked like a menacing ramp you'd find in the XGames. "Are you sure you want to do this, buddy...?" I hesitated, wringing my hands anxiously. "Seems kind of, I don't know... dangerous?"

"Are you kidding?! I've been dreaming of this moment my whole life!" Tanner exploded.

"Y-you go first," I stammered.

Little did I know that a threatening ski course would be the least of my worries.

Tanner immediately plunged into the frosty slalom, but I hung around by the trees, wondering if I would ever be brave enough to go.

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so hard to create the perfect strategy, I realized: This isn't a kids' movie. I can't just do something extremely stupid and end up lucky and saving the day and all. This is real life, and I have to save Tanner the old-fashioned, nearly-foolproof way: calling the police.

That's just what I did, too. I quickly dialed 911, and briefly explained the emergency: "My friend is being held captive, and I need help."

The police arrived and shot down the monster. Tanner and I were lucky to be alive to tell the story, even if nobody believed us.

The End?

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After about 15 minutes, I started to panic: Where is Tanner?

He should be back up here by now; I told him to come back up to the forest to tell me how it went. Maybe he just decided ‘no’ to and he's down there, I assumed, but I was still slightly unsure. Tanner always stands by me--he's never mysteriously left me before.

I squeezed my eyes tightly, and skied down the colossal hill.

When I finally reached the end, my feet accidentally came unfastened, and I went tumbling headfirst into the snow.

Dizzy and confused from the hard hit of my head, I staggered into the unknown territory. After an endless trek that turned my legs to wobbly jelly, I spotted a strange cave in the distance.

"TAN-NER!" I screeched through cupped hands. Silence.

Slowly, I tiptoed into the cave and peered inside... and I couldn't believe what I saw. Husky, hairy beast... like polar bears from outer space. Slobbery, egg yolk-yellow fangs, bulkier than me. And as for Tanner... he was buried under a heap of snow, surrounded by the hideous animals.

"Abominables?!" I hissed in utter disbelief. "You've gotta be kidding!"

I considered that maybe, just maybe, it was only my concussed brain creating this crazy hallucination. Maybe it was only an eeire nightmare, and I could just pinch myself and escape the horrors.

But no. The abominables' sour, sickly breath... a true smell that actually tickled my nose. This was too real to be fake!

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by: Sandra Gordon

Your Thyroid An Owner’s Manual

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eeling anxious, tired, depressed, bloated? Notice changes in your skin or hair? Gaining or losing weight for no reason? These could be signs your thyroid is on the fritz.

Your thyroid, which is a small gland at the base of your neck, is one of your body’s most important glands. It produces two main thyroid hormones, known as T3 and T4, which travel in your bloodstream and affect every organ in your body. Tiny of amounts of T3 and T4 make big things happen, such as how fast your heart beats and the rate you burn calories.

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You’re at higher risk for thyroid issues over age 30. But that doesn’t mean thyroid problems can’t happen at other times in your life. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder than men. “It wouldn’t be surprising to find out that one or more women you knew had some kind of thyroid disorder,” says Tamara L. Wexler, M.D., Ph.D., a board-certified endocrinologist. Thyroid trouble tends to run in families, too.

Read on to learn more about two of the most common thyroid problems, what you can do if you think your thyroid may be acting up and why you need to pay special attention to your thyroid if you’re pregnant or considering pregnancy.

Thyroid Trouble Hypothyroidism results when your thyroid doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones. Hashimoto’s disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. It’s an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that essentially attack the thyroid, causing it to produce less thyroid hormone than your body needs to function properly.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism include unexplained weight gain, fatigue, depression, irregular periods or excessive menstrual bleeding, pale, dry skin, increased sensitivity to cold, joint or muscle pain, muscle weakness, a hoarse voice and possibly high levels of LDL (the “bad”) cholesterol.

trouble sleeping, trembling in your hands and fingers, increased sweating, muscle weakness, more frequent bowel movements and less frequent menstrual periods with lighter than normal blood flow.

Keep in mind that common symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, such as fatigue, weight gain or weight loss and trouble sleeping, can overlap with other conditions such as pregnancy and perimenopause. “Even if you have all of the symptoms of a thyroid problem, that doesn’t mean you have a thyroid problem,” says Dr. Wexler. “The symptoms can come from a host of different causes.”

Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Graves’ disease is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism. Like Hashimoto’s, it’s an autoimmune disorder. It occurs when the body produces antibodies that are mistakenly considered the same as the hormone that stimulates the thyroid.

The end result? The thyroid produces more T3 and T4 than the body needs.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include unexplained weight loss, increased appetite, rapid or irregular heartbeat, anxiety,

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Testing, Testing Nonetheless, if you think you might have a thyroid disorder, make an appointment with your primary care doctor.

Diagnosing a thyroid disorder starts with testing the blood level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which tells your thyroid to make thyroid hormones. Further testing is necessary if your TSH levels aren’t in the normal range.

If you’re diagnosed with hypothyroidism, you’ll most likely be prescribed a synthetic pill form of T4, which is among the top five of all prescriptions written in the U.S. It has few side effects and you’ll likely need to be on it the rest of your life. When you take T4, your body converts some it to T3. A synthetic form of T3 is also available. Some physicians prescribe a combination of T4 and T3 to replace what your body isn’t making. Avoid taking thyroid medication with calcium or iron supplements, which can interfere with absorption.

With hyperthyroidism, you may be prescribed medicine to block your thyroid’s ability to make new thyroid hormones, surgery to remove the thyroid or beta-blockers--medication that alters the effects of thyroid hormones on your body by reducing your heart rate.

Thyroid and Pregnancy If you’re considering pregnancy, get your thyroid tested before you become pregnant, as part of a preconception visit, because a thyroid problem can be tougher to diagnose after conception. Severe thyroid problems can also make it more difficult to become pregnant and could possibly contribute to miscarriage. If you’re already pregnant, it’s not too late. “Just go get your thyroid checked,” Dr. Wexler urges.

If you’re diagnosed with hypothyroidism and then become pregnant, you’ll most likely need to double your dosage of synthetic T4. It’s especially important to double your dose before you’re 12 weeks pregnant. Until then, your baby’s thyroid isn’t functioning. Your developing baby will be depending on you to make thyroid hormone for her. “To meet the increased thyroid hormone demands of pregnancy, seven to eight weeks gestation is when pregnant women with hypothyroidism should increase their dose of T4,” says Susan Mandel, M.D., director of Clinical Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and an Endocrine Society council member.

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Trouble is, many pregnant women don’t show up at the obstetrician’s office for their first visit until they’re 12 or 13 weeks along. “That’s too late for a baby to get enough thyroid hormone,” Dr. Mandel says. If you’re diagnosed with hypothyroidism and you become pregnant, call your doctor as soon as you learn you’re pregnant for guidance on increasing your T4 dose.

Finally, be sure to take a prenatal vitamin with iodine (check the label), a trace mineral that helps the thyroid make thyroid hormone. Pregnant women need 220 micrograms of iodine per day according to the Institute of Medicine. If you don’t get enough iodine, you may not have enough iodine on board to provide optimal amounts for yourself and your baby.

If you’re not pregnant, you need 150 micrograms of daily iodine. Fortunately, iodine deficiency isn’t a problem in the U.S. You can get plenty of iodine from iodized salt, prepared (salted) foods and dairy products, which are big sources of iodine in the American diet. v

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iSUPPORT

by: Amy Noles

Run Like a Mother!

5th Annual Iron Mom Half Marathon

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others are notorious for running. Whether it’s running errands, running after the kids, or running in general, mothers are always on the go.

This strength is the backbone of the 5th Annual Lourdes Paducah Iron Mom half marathon and half marathon relay which will take place on May 9, 2015. The race will begin at Water & Jefferson St, Paducah, Kentucky, at 7:00 am. And you don’t even have to be a mom to take part.

Another Mother Runner The half marathon is on a loop course with both the start and finish in downtown Paducah. This year’s route is the same as last year and features Start/Finish on Jefferson, between Water & 2nd, Runners will be right in front of the “Wall to Wall” murals at the Ohio River. The course offers an opportunity for runners to enjoy Paducah’s beautiful neighborhoods and continues to showcase Paducah by running along Jefferson Street, through the Greenway Trail, Bob Noble Park, and historic downtown and LowerTown.

All finishers of the half-marathon will receive a custom medal. Relay finishers will receive a keychain medal. There are individual and team awards with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

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in age group awards. Featured in “Runners World” Magazine, more than 900 runners from 15 states competed in last year's race. “We plan to change up the start and finish line just a bit for the 5th year and try to make the finish line a more festive atmosphere,” said Pam Truitt, Executive Director of Family Service Society & Race Director of 2015 Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon.

Walkers are welcome but must be able to keep an 18-minutemile pace to complete the half marathon. There is a four hour course limit. Roads will reopen and the course will not be supported past 11:00 AM. Walkers/Runners on the course must move to the sidewalks and obey all traffic signals.

Prior to the Event The runners’ expo will take place on Friday, May 8th at the Paducah Expo Center. “We are currently looking for vendors to take part,” Truitt told me. ”We feel we have a beautiful course and are not going to make any major changes other than to reroute in the Allen Lane area to avoid railroad traffic. It's our goal to fine tune what we've done in the past and make a very well planned and organized event.”

Help a Mother Out If you would like to be a part of the event, please complete and submit the Iron Mom volunteer form. The success of this event is credited to the outstanding efforts of the volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help at the packet pickup on Friday night as well as during the race on Saturday.

Various volunteer duties include water stations, traffic coordination, cheering stations, etc. Coordinators guarantee volunteering at this event will inspire you.

What else do I need to know about race day?

• Permanent and portable bathrooms at Start/Finish.

• Portable and permanent restrooms along the route.

• The National Quilt Museum will open at 6:00 as a warming center.

• Atmos Energy grilling hotdogs for runners after the race • Post-Race Food provided by Bob Evans, Banks Market, McAlister's Deli, Turner Dairy, Paducah Bank WOW Wagon • 105.5 The Cat live remote near Mile 9 at the skate park in Noble Park with music, free giveaways. GREAT SPECTATOR SPOT!

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Volunteer meetings will be on May 6th at Lourdes Hospital Borders Community Room. There will be a meeting at 5:00 PM and another one at 6:30 pm. All volunteers are encouraged to attend one meeting to be debriefed of their duties and pick up their volunteer shirt/goody bag. Light refreshments will be served.

While You’re There…

Runners and spectators will get to experience some of Paducah's culture near the Start/Finish at the farmers' market. Farmers' market season begins in late April and runs thru mid-November from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Saturday. Visit them at 2nd and Monroe in downtown Paducah. Vendors will be selling many homegrown products, made right here in our region, including produce, baked goods, soap, and other artisan goods.

As a runner, spectator, or volunteer, this event will create memories. Official Iron Mom mugs, stickers, and shirts will be available to purchase at packet pick-up and race day.

Great items for event souvenirs or Mother's Day gift! If you are interested in any of these items in advance, please contact fssinfo@vci.net.

Iron mom started in 2011 with 700 runners and increased to just over 1,000 runners in our 2014 event. They are hoping to have an even bigger turn out this year. The event raised $20,000 in its initial year and has progressively added $5,000 each year to its fundraising efforts.

Proceeds from this event go to Family Service Society. This organization serves as a crisis resource to people of Paducah/McCracken County, Kentucky in need. Services include assistance with food, clothing, utilities, medications, dental, eyeglasses, household goods, personal hygiene items and Christmas food assistance. Family Service Society has been meeting the challenge of serving our community since 1927. v

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by: Rick Epstein

i PA R E N T I N G

Five Tests for a Baby’s New Name

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hen some parents name a baby, they don’t think much about their choice beyond how it’ll look on the birth announcements, or how their in-laws will react to it. But that name will be an item of business between the child and the rest of the world for an entire lifetime. Naming a baby is like selecting the perfect title for a book when you don’t even know what it’s about. It is a tough assignment. To help you weed out some of the wrong choices, here are a few tests for the names on your short list. Most of these tests aren’t deal-breakers, but they should give you something to think about.

The Playground-Taunt Test Little Claire might like her name just fine until her classmates learn to rhyme it with “bare” and “underwear.” And

Melanie might become a different person after she’s been called “Melon-head” a few times. Don’t bother trying to figure out the trouble a name can cause; consult an expert who has daily experience in the field. Any fifth-grader can identify the freshest kid in the class. That’s your consultant.

Give him five bucks to work his magic with your likeliest names.

The Practicality Test Remember what names are for and don’t give a child a name that won’t be used. This happens routinely when a boy is named after his father. To avoid confusion, the family will not want to call the boy by his dad’s name. So a tradition has developed of giving the kid a silly, juvenile name that is meant to be temporary. I know a Chester Jr. who is called

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Chip, a Russell Jr. called Rusty, an Anthony Jr. called Skippy, a Martin Jr. called Butch, a Richard Jr. called Bobo, a George Jr. called Buddy, a DeForest Jr. called Buster, and several Joseph Jrs. who answer to Jojo. Folks, these are dog names!

And often as not, the unlucky guy is stuck with his subhuman nickname long after the old man has gone to his reward.

The Front-Porch Test Take the name you’re considering and yell it from the front porch as if summoning a child for dinner. As a rule, one-syllable names don’t have the summoning power that twosyllable names have. They have a tendency to sound like a bark or a hoot or a hiss instead of a name. Do yourself a favor in this regard and don’t name your child Mark or Ruth or Seth.

(You should also run this test before you name your dog or cat. It’ll help you select a name that you won’t feel foolish yelling to the neighborhood. For example, a family on our street found an abandoned pup on Whiskey Lane and named him Whiskey. Now, whenever he gets loose and Mom, Dad and the kids wander around calling him, they sound like they have a more serious problem than a lost dog.)

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The Follow-up-Question Test Don’t give a child a name that will require a follow-up question or discussion every time it is used. Life contains hassles and snags enough without building a million little ones into your child’s life. This applies to names like Steven/Stephen, Michelle/Michele, Rachel/Rachael, Ellyssa, Auda May, Alec, Rebekkah or Carole. While Anne is still haggling over her final “e,” Mary has already gotten down to business. (Too bad her name rhymes with “scary” and “hairy.”)

The Are-We-Looking-For-Trouble Test Try to picture the kind of person who would be named what you want to name your child, and then try to imagine the parenting of such a person. (That’s why I turned pale and backed away from giving one of my daughters the pleasantly alliterative name of Eve Epstein. It just sounded too sexy.

A long time ago, I was on a city bus in Tucson, Ariz., sitting beside a pretty 16-year-old girl with an ugly scar on her forearm. She struck up a conversation with me because she, like me, believed her life story to be too rich a treasure to be kept private. Besides telling me her age, she said that a couple of years before, she and her boyfriend had run away from home. They had hitchhiked east as far as Oklahoma when the boyfriend “got in a fight” with one of their benefactors and fired a shot at him. The bullet missed the driver, but went through the girl’s arm, which ended their adventure and resulted in their return to Arizona.

Besides the scar, the girl had another souvenir of their adventure – a baby who’d been conceived on the run. She named the child Freedom Rose. The court awarded custody of the baby to the mother of my young bus companion. Apparently Freedom Rose’s grandmother applied the Are-We-Looking-For-Trouble Test and had the court change the baby’s name to Helen. Who thinks that was a bad idea?

Those are the tests, carefully compiled to balance the interests of parent and child. Use them, teach them to your friends, and soon our land will be filled with happy, welladjusted children who run home quickly for supper when their well-chosen names resound musically on the evening air. v ilistwesternkentucky.com April2015 • 67

iDOCTOR

by: Bradley T. Rankin, MD - Family Allergy & Asthma

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Treating Seasonal Allergies

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ith the spring allergy season now in full swing, I’m often approached by patients and friends with questions about the prevalence, cause, and treatment of seasonal allergies. The allergy facts below, courtesy of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, should help answer many of your frequently asked questions: • Allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever, is a common condition that causes symptoms such as sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, watery eyes and itching of the nose, eyes or the roof of the mouth.

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• These nasal allergies are estimated to affect approximately 50 million people in the United States, affecting as many as 30% of adults and up to 40% of children.

• Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal or perennial.

• Symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis occur in spring, summer and/or early fall. They are usually caused by allergic sensitivity to pollens from trees, grasses or weeds, or to airborne mold spores.

• People with perennial allergic rhinitis experience symptoms year-round. It is generally caused by sensitivity to house dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches and/or mold spores.

• Once diagnosed, allergic rhinitis treatment options are: avoidance of the allergens that trigger your symptoms, medication, and immunotherapy (allergy shots).

• Immunotherapy (allergy shots) helps reduce hay fever symptoms in about 85% of people with allergic rhinitis.

Allergy shots contain extracts of the items a person is allergic to, and over time they’ll build up a tolerance to these things. This is what causes the reduction, or even elimination, of symptoms.

If you have tried available OTC medications and avoidance measures and continue to have symptoms that are impacting your quality of life, then it is time to visit a board-certified allergist. An allergist can help you identify your allergens and provide you with a comprehensive program that may not only improve your symptoms but in some cases actually stop the disease. v Bradley T. Rankin, MD is a board-certified allergist with Family Allergy & Asthma in Paducah.

Stop suffering from allergies.

Spring pollen is here and Dr. Rankin can help Living in this area, we are subjected to some of the worst allergies in the country. So if you or your loved ones keep suffering from sinus issues, cough, or wheezing, come see us. We offer a variety of effective treatments for patients of all ages that can end your suffering for good.

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iSUPPORT

by: Robin Gericke

Run for Justice!

Fight Against Child Abuse!

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n 2013, there were 432 confirmed cases of child abuse that included physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect, in the Purchase Area. In order to reduce and eliminate child abuse we must first acknowledge its existence: It’s here and it’s in our backyard. You can help the fight against this epidemic by participating in the Justice Run on April 18 at WKCTC. So, put on your running shoes and bring your hero spirit!

The Alpha Epsilon Beta (AEB) club at WKCTC is sponsoring this fun event to raise awareness and funds to fight child abuse in the Purchase area. All proceeds go to Child Watch. I spoke with Leslie Page, a psychology instructor at WKCTC and an advisor of AEB. “Alpha Epsilon Beta is the student Criminal Justice club,” Page told me. Gary Reese, the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, is also an advisor to the club. “He as a 27-year veteran of the Paducah Police and I am a Licensed Psychological Practitioner. With our combined backgrounds and experience the Justice Run seemed like a great way to encourage students to be more active in the community.”

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AEB’s Events Are Always Fun AEB first started organizing 5K runs in 2011. “At that time, we called it a "Take Back the Night 5K”, explained Page. “I wanted to bring awareness to issues that are not always in the spotlight, such as domestic violence, child abuse and rape.

In our second year, we changed the theme to ‘Bacon Run’ and gave away lots of pork goodies to our winners. We like

to have fun! This year, that fun trend continues with a Justice Run theme - a takeoff of superheroes. After all, the real superheroes are the police, fireman, therapists and others who work with survivors. We would love to have our local heroes come out and be part of this event. We really want to spotlight them this year.”

A Week of Awareness The Justice Run is just one event in a week-long effort to raise awareness about child abuse and related issues. The week prior to the Run will include presentations and seminars on various aspects of safety and violence prevention. Speakers will discuss topics such as child abuse and driving safety. There will also be a domestic violence panel and a series of monologues from real rape survivors called, ‘Are you afraid of the dark?’ It is on Thursday, April 16 at 7 pm in Crounse 101, on the WKCTC campus. It will be followed with a ‘Take Back the Night’ candlelight walk around campus.

Run for Justice!

The 5K will begin at 5 pm on Saturday, April 18 on the WKCTC campus, and a one-mile fun run for children will follow. Pre-registration before April 5 is $25 for adults and $20 for kids. Onsite registration is $30 for adults and $12 for kids. “We are giving away pretty cool, black tech athletic shirts to all those pre-registered,” Page told me.

“We will give awards to overall male and female and top three in each age group. Awards are unique to this year's race and we are keeping them a secret!”

All heroes are invited!

You can fight against child abuse by participating in the Justice Run on April 18 at WKCTC “We can promise a good time for all with informational booths, opportunities to get more involved in your community and the great feeling that comes from supporting a worthwhile cause,” said Page.

child WATCH Child Watch Counseling & Advocacy Center has specialized in working with child abuse victims since 1984; It is the goal of CAC to reduce trauma to child abuse victims in our region by providing a warm, comfortable, child friendly, home-like environment that is a physically and psychologically safe place for child abuse victims. All services are provided free of charge to clients. To report suspected child abuse, please call 1-877-597-2331 (toll free). Child Watch Counseling & Advocacy Center is located at 1118 Jefferson Street in Paducah.

Crisis Line: 270.443.1440 or Toll Free: 866.443.1440 For more information or to register or donate, contact Leslie Page at lpagekeenan0001@kctcs.edu or Gary Reese at garyl.reese@kctcs.edu. v

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