Purchase Area Family Magazine Spring 2018

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Editor/Publisher Karen Hammond

Artistic Director/Graphic Design Kristal D. Stallion

Contributing Writers Stephanie Felker, Sarah Ladd & Amy Noles

Subscription & 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 admin@allgoodmedia.net.

Advertising Account Executives Gina Dunkerson & Cassie Johnson Calendar of Events Tell our readers about your event, class or group! Send an email to admin@allgoodmedia.net or call the office at 270.415.9400.

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Mission Statement PAFM 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.

BIG CHANGES

This Spring at PAFM pring is my favorite time of year in Paducah.

I enjoy my garden and this is when I plant my herbs, clean up my hedges and set up my outdoor furniture. There’s nothing better than a cool evening and a great book on my porch swing!

We’re excited about the big changes happening at Purchase Area Family Magazine. After many discussions with our advertisers we have decided to publish a combined April and May magazine. The timing of Easter/ Spring Break this year meant that a significant number of our readers were busy, or out of town, for almost two weeks. Our Spring edition covers events in both April and May. What else do you notice? Yes, bye bye newsprint interior, hello cover to cover glossy paper! Feels good to turn those glossy pages doesn’t it!

If you are a visitor to our website iListWesternKentucky. com you’ll soon be seeing a whole new look on the site.

You can now find the latest weather updates and coming soon, breaking news!

We love celebrating everything that’s great about our community so we’ve added #ilovepaducah to everything we do! Start using it on your social media posts and we’ll enter you in a big giveaway!

Karen Hammond on the cover New Haven Assisted Living The McGee Family

front cover portrait by April Shoulta Photography aprilshoultaphotography.com Purchase Area Family® is published monthly by All Good Media, LLC. Advertising design and layout by Kristal D. Stallion. All Good Media, LLC is 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 All Good Media, LLC. All subscription, editorial, and advertising inquiries should be directed to admin@allgoodmedia.net or call 270.415.9400.

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table of contents New Haven Assisted Living: Family Taking Care of Family ..................................................... 6

iRun: Run Like a Mother!

8th Annual Iron Mom Half Marathon ............................................... 3 1

iSupport: 2018 Walk4Water .................................................................... 8

iShop: The 2018 Bargain Fair Goes Fixer-Upper ..................... 3 3

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iSupport: Autism Isn’t Black & White Gala ..................... 3 5

iLove It: P-ART-Y with the YAC - It’s More Fun Than It Sounds! Lower Town Arts & Music Festival .......................... 13

iLove It: Adopt a Duck. Save A Life The 2018 Paducky Derby ...................................................................... 3 8

iAge: 5 Senior Friendly Smartphone Apps ............................................ 1 6

iSupport: Giving Back to the Community Kick-a-thon & Carnival ............................................................................... 4 0

iPlay: Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Spring 2018 Calendar & Community Directory ........................... 1 7

Advertiser's Index ........................................................................................ 45 iListWesternKentucky.com

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Family Taking Care of Family

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ur cover this month features Wayne and Trinidad McGee with their daughter, Grace, granddaughter Lydia Wilford and the family pup Doc. They are ready for spring with some new chicks and fresh tomato plants to add to their garden. Wayne and Trinidad McGee are the proud owners of New Haven Assisted Living; a collection of smaller, specialized assisted living facilities located throughout the state of Kentucky. New Haven facilities are located in Paducah, Kevil, Marion, Princeton, and there are two in Franklin. Each facility has a local feel and special features which make living there as close to ‘home’ as the McGees and their staff can accomplish. Each New Haven location is a unique community where the staff and clients care about each other.

Inspired by Mom!

Wayne’s mother, Frances McGee, was the inspiration for the first New Haven facility which opened in Franklin in 2000. She was always the caregiver of the family but, after a stroke, she needed help in order to live at home. “It was important to us that mom was provided with reliable, caring support from someone that had a genuine interest in her well-being,” he explained. Wayne decided to build a facility that would meet the needs of people just like his mother - a facility that someone as special as his mother would be happy to live in.

Bring Your Favorite Easy Chair

New Haven Assisted Living facilities provide care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their facilities have both private rooms and suites which can accommodate married couples. Residents are encouraged to bring personal items and furniture with them to New Haven. “Studies have shown the importance of having personal items around when you move to an assisted living facility,” McGee explained. “It really helps to ease the transition. We are pleased to accommodate furnishings that can fit safely into our resident’s rooms.”

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New Haven Assisted Living locations can help provide that continuous care which makes their clients lives comfortable and safe. “The main criterion for our clients is that they can be safely assisted from the building in the event of emergency,” explained Wayne. “As long as that’s possible, we can offer a ‘safe haven’ at New Haven!”

Personalized Care Is the Benchmark

New Haven has at least two staff members for every 11 clients (or less). “We are proud to have one of the highest staff to client ratios in the country,” Trinidad told me. “Nationally, you will find an average of one member of staff to between 13 and 20 clients. All of our locations are state licensed and inspected. Our employees receive the usual state and national training, and certification. New Haven wants to go above and beyond the standard care so we provide additional training and orientation for all staff members. Every employee is given a drug test and has their background checked.”

When a new resident is considering New Haven, we meet one on one with family members,” explained Trinidad. “We want to know as much as possible about their needs and answer questions or family concerns. Our staff get to know our clients and often become friends.

The staff person they most trust will be the one bathing them, or helping them into bed.” This personal approach means that staff often become an extension of the resident’s family.

Assisted Living Your Way!

The McGees and the New Haven staff take a very personal approach to caring for their clients. “Not everyone wants to eat breakfast at 7 a.m.,” Wayne explained. “We offer whatever they want for breakfast, pretty much whenever they want it. Lunches and dinner are home cooked meals, and we’re proud of our Christmas dinners each year when we invite all the clients’ family members, and show off our family recipes. My daughter loves to garden and we have been

growing home grown tomatoes which we serve at the facilities. We also have chickens so our eggs are truly farm fresh.”

"Family Taking Care of Family"

I recently sat down with Trindad McGee at New Haven’s Paducah facility. This year, she wanted to thank her family members, staff and clients.

"We are very privileged and blessed to have so many families and individuals refer clients to us,” she told me. “Many of our clients find out about us through word of mouth and when friends come to visit them here. Our clients are truly family. I wish to especially thank my client Hazel Hendricks who went to be with God at the end of last year. She always believed in me. “You are already persistent,” she would tell me. “Show the world that you’re genuine as well.””

“When I started this journey with New Haven Assisted Living I really had no idea of the road that God had planned out for our family. I thought I knew all about caring for people and that it would be easy. But, along with the laughter there has also been tears.”

“It’s rarely an easy decision to leave your home and go to an assisted living facility. Often that choice is made because of the declining health of a client or their spouse. Every clients’ journey is different. Some stay just a few weeks or months but others are with New Haven for several years. Each client has an individual relationship with New Haven, the staff, and with Wayne and I.”

“Losing Hazel, after our 10 year journey together, has been a great loss to my heart. I find solace in the thought that Hazel is rejoicing in Heaven and she is her with husband and sister. I still have Ms. Jernigan (5 years at New Haven) and Ms. Bonney (3 years at New Haven). We often reminisce and laugh at all our journeys.”

“The hardest part of managing New Haven Assisted Living is seeing our clients decline. Some come to New Haven because they have the early stages of Alzheimer's, which is such a cruel disease. Others, such as Hazel, have Parkinson’s or ALS. That is sometimes harder, because they still have their mind but their body is not doing its part. They remember all the things they used to be able to do and no longer can.

At times running an assisted living facility is a train wreck of emotions.”

Patience & Understanding

The McGee’s strive to provide support and understanding to all their residents. “Perhaps the hardest part for family members is when

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Ms. Hazel Hendricks

“When a client has been with us for a long time, a special bond develops,” explained Trinidad. “ Ms. Hendricks moved to New Haven with her husband, Lawrence, when he needed assisted living in 2007. Sadly he passed away within just a few weeks. Ms. Hendricks did not want to return to her farm and be alone at night - and so our journey began.”

“For the next 10 years New Haven Assisted Living was her home.

When our child Grace was born she offered to play with Grace while I spoke to clients and gave tours to prospective families. She taught me how to can tomatoes and I still have her instructions, and recipes.

One of our favorite things to do together was to drive downtown for ice cream. We would roll the car windows down. Hazel also liked to go shopping.”

“After several years at New Haven, Hazel was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and her health began to decline. Then her sister, Ms. Mooneyhan, came to live at the facility as well. She was with us for a couple of years before she passed away - just 18 month prior to Hazel.”

a client doesn’t recognize them, or remember a special holiday or event,” explained Trinidad. “My advice to those who visit the elderly is to be patient and understanding. Call ahead before your visit and ask “is grandpa is having a good day.” Try and allow some flexibility in your visiting times so that you can spend time with and Mom when she’s alert and rested.”

For more information please visit their website at newhavenalky. com.You may also call Wayne or Trinidad McGee at 270.559.1131, or email wpmtmm@gmail.com. The McGees and the staff of New Haven Assisted Living are always pleased to talk with you about the specific needs of a loved one and to show you around one of their beautiful facilities. #ilovepaducah

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ike many fortunate people, I have a bottle of fresh water on my desk right now. I often get up at night to drink a glass of crystal clear refreshment from anywhere in my house. I never thought of water as a privilege until my mission trip to a mountain village in Haiti a couple of years ago. We were told to bring bottled water for ourselves. We ran out within days and some kind villagers went on a two-day hike to buy us more. Yet, the locals continued drinking the unfiltered, dirty water that most people I know would frown at. But they didn't have a choice: it was all they had. People all around the world walk miles every day to get a drink of water, and it may not be clean when they reach it.

Healing Hands International

A lot of people in the world don't have the luxury of easily accessible, clean water like I do. Many people must walk miles each day to get their water, and even then, it may not be properly sanitized. This is why digging wells and providing water filters to people is so vital.

Healing Hands International (HHI) is a Christian organization that, among other things, seeks to fight hunger, promote education, and provide clean water around the world. Because they believe that clean water is at the heart of a successful community, HHI has dug around 1,000 wells to provide this necessity for the 780 million people around the world who don't have access to water.

According to their website, thousands of people die due to lack of clean water. Many of these deaths will be children. Through the funds they raise, however, they can save millions of these lives. For more information on this ministry, visit hhi.org.

Walk4Water

For the fifth year, Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah is hosting Walk4Water, the four-mile

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walk to raise money and awareness about water shortages throughout our world. It is themed around the idea that those who walk do so to help persons around the world not have to walk to get water: "We walk so they don't have to". The walk is not only themed after those who must walk far to get water. Throughout the walk, participants can carry water jugs to better empathize with people who must do that to survive. On the Walk day, HHI personnel will demonstrate the filters they are able to provide around the globe. All money raised through the walk goes to HHI.

Mani Pagidipalli

Walk4Water is partnering with HHI to support missionary Mani Pagidipalli in India. Mani works in three villages which utilize filtration systems rather than wells because the ground water is contaminated.

The people of these villages and the surrounding areas walk an average of four miles to get clean water (some have walked as far as 13 miles round trip). Each person carries five gallons of water home (weighing over 40 pounds). Most of the people who walk are women and children as the men stay to work and provide for the family.

Because they have to walk to get water they are often robbed of the opportunity to attend schools and get an education. Walking so far for clean drinking water is one of the things that is contributing to the downward spiral of the community. Fresh water nearby would stop this cycle.

Broadway in Paducah. For return walkers, this year's route will be slightly different because of Quilt Week and the accompanying congestion. Registration will be open at 8am on the day of the walk.

There is no registration fee. Instead, teams fundraise before the walk.

Register your team early at hhi.org/walk4water/paducah-ky-2018 and contribute to this great cause. This year, the event seeks to raise $50,000. The money will go directly to HHI and to digging wells and providing water filters for people around the world.

To donate to HHI or find out more about their work, visit hhi.org or donate on the day of the walk. For more information on this event, contact Jason Whitley at jason@broadwaycoc.com. #ilovepaducah

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"Mani, with our help, can provide the people with fresh water and teach them about The Living Water which is Jesus Christ," explained Jason Whitley, Youth Minister at Broadway Church of Christ. "Last year Mani baptized 2,451 into Jesus and 48 new congregations were planted. What an amazing ministry to be a part of."

Working As A Team

“Paducah and Walk4Water make a great team,” said Whitley. “Both got their start because of the water and rely on water as their life blood.

With the help of the community, the Broadway church, and Healing Hands International, we have dug three freshwater drinking wells for villages in India. The water in this region of India is contaminated polluted with extremely high levels of mercury and arsenic. With fresh water so close to home, children can attend school and families can strengthen their community.”

Register Your Teams

This year's Walk4Water is April 21 from 8-11am. Every participant receives a free tshirt. Head down to Wilson Stage at the foot of

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Let's Go Fly a Kite

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ites have been in Japan for a very long time. A Japanese manuscript first mentioned kites about 1300 years ago. Kites came to Japan from China, and then the Japanese made kites part of their own cultural traditions. To fly a kite brought good luck or gave thanks — for a harvest, a child, a ruler. A priest might bless a stalk of rice and attach it to a kite to thank the gods for a good crop. A family might fly kites to honor the birth, or the birthday, of a child.

Kites were used for practical purposes, such as lifting materials to workers during the construction of tall buildings, but they are mainly associated with religious festivals and thanks giving ceremonies.

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There are many different styles and types of kite, with each region of Japan having a characteristic shape. New Year kites are still flown in Japan to symbolically offer thanks for the past years' successes and in hope of a good new year. A New Year kite means much the same to a Japanese child as a birthday or Christmas present means to a Western child.

MSU's Second Annual Kite Festival

The wonderful tradition of kite flying is being brought to Murray State University (MSU) again this year. The College of Humanities and Fine Arts has partnered with the MSU Arboretum to host Murray's second International Kite Festival.

The event is being organized by Airi Yamamoto, Murray State's Japanese Outreach Coordinator, who is in Murray for two years.

Her position is funded with a grant from the Japan Outreach Initiative and she’s here to foster a greater understanding of Japanese culture and traditions.

The International Kite Festival will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 10am to 12pm at the MSU Arboretum. This free event is open to the community and will an especially fun day for local families.

Participants can bring their own kites to fly or they can make one at the festival. There will be kite flying competitions and an award for the best handmade kite. Organizers plan to give prizes for Most Beautiful Kite, Most Creative Kite, and Highest-Flying Kite.

Last year, more than 200 students and parents attended and enjoyed making kites and learning about different cultures.

Organizers hailed it as a huge success.

A Passport to New Cultures

“I would love for many people in this area to come visit this event,” said Yamamoto. “As part of the festival, we will have tables/booths set up that children can visit and learn about various countries. I believe that this event will be a great opportunity for the international students and the kids in the areas to exchange cultures.”

Children will receive a “passport” and can get country stamps at the many international booths. They will learn about other countries such as Japan, Hungary, China, Korea, and more. Some of the international booths will be selling food.

The popular name now for a Japanese kite is Tako - thought to be a play on the name - Tokyo where kites were very popular. The Japanese even have a word in their vocabulary Tako-Kichi which means, kite crazy.

The symbol for tako is made is made from two characters: the green character means wind; the purple symbol means cloth. Put them together and you get the symbol for KITE.

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If it is not windy, people can still attend to simply enjoy the appearance of everyone's kites and visit the booths.

If the weather brings storms/rain, then the festival will be cancelled and rescheduled at a later time.

For more information about the International Kite Festival please contact Airi Yamamoto at ayamamoto@ murraystate.edu, or by calling 270.809.4527.

Huge Plant Sale

The MSU Horticulture Club & Department Plant Sale is from 8am-12pm. It will be held at the Pullen Farm Greenhouse and Arboretum.

They will be selling ferns and hanging baskets with a variety of flowers. They will also have four inch to one gallon pots ranging from $3 to $10.

The club will also have a large variety of vegetables and herbs at the sale. These have been grwon and will be sold by the Horticulture Club. They will have tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, squash, sage, basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and much more. #ilovepaducah

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by Stephanie Felker

It’s More Fun Than It Sounds!

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The 2018 Lower Town Arts & Music Festival

here’s a big red yak that makes its home on Broadway in Downtown Paducah. He’s become an icon for tourists and locals alike. He’s turning 10 years old, just like the Lower Town Arts & Music Festival (LTAMF). And, just like the festival, he loves everything art related!

He’s the mascot of the Yeiser Art Center, colloquially known as “YAC,” hence the appropriate pun. Usually, he’s just sitting on the sidewalk, quietly welcoming everyone to come check out the art inside the historic Market House building where YAC is located. But for a very special weekend in May, for the first time, the YAC’s Yak will be in Lower Town. And, everyone is invited to come P-ART-Y WITH THE YAC, we guarantee it’s more fun than it sounds!

New Year, New Host

The Yeiser Art Center (YAC) is proud to become the permanent “host” of Paducah’s much loved LTAMF. The premier, two-day festival is a celebration of the creative spirit in all of us, with opportunities to see, experience, and enjoy art, music, food, children’s activities, as well as beer and wine from the surrounding region. This unique event - now in its 10th year - highlights the best and most extraordinary things that our particular region has to offer.

It draws exclusively from the cultural resources in a 350 mile radius of Paducah, and boasts an annual attendance of nearly 17,000. The festival is touted as a Top Ten Spring Festivals by the Kentucky State Tourism Bureau. The event will take place May 18 & 19 in the historic Lower Town Neighborhood, near 7th Street and Madison Street.

“This festival encapsulates the spirit of what the Yeiser is all about,” said YAC Director, Stacey Reason. “It’s about creating access to art, presenting different kinds of art, and celebrating the creative spirit in all of us! And to top it off, we couldn’t be more excited about the festival becoming a vital fundraiser for YAC programming. It’s a winwin!”

Here’s a list of who will be filling your ears with sweet melodies: Big Maracas, (Lexington), Captain Freddy & The Rivercats (Paducah), Collin Hancock (Bowling Green), Cruel Waves (Murray), Daniel Neihoff (Paducah), Leonard the Band (Paducah), Daniel Morrow (Paducah), The Darrell Scott Band (Nashville, TN), Darrin Hacquard (Lexington), Dawg Yawp (Cincinnati, OH), Fabled Canelands (Lexington), Fairseas (Paducah), The Howlin’ Brothers (Nashville, TN), Leight July (Paducah), Lew Jetton & 61 South (Paducah), Liz Cooper & The Stampede (Nashville), McBig Band (Paducah), Nora Jane Struthers (Nashville, TN), Okapi (Asheville, NC), Ona (Huntington, WV), Poly (Nashville, TN), PSO Youth & Children’s Choruses (Paducah), Quiet Hollers (Louisville), Rip Lee Pryor (Carbondale, IL), Samuel “Snacks” Hawkins (Paducah), The Savage Radley (Murray), Ted Borodofsky’s Southern Jazz (Paducah), Western Movies (Lexington), The Wheelhouse Rousters (Paducah), Wombo (Louisville), and Solid Rock’it Jug Band (Paducah).

Seven Blocks of Festival Fun

Over 70 booths featuring visiting artist and local nonprofits will line seven blocks of Paducah’s oldest residential neighborhood. The artist booths feature every imaginable type of art and creative items paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, and more! The artists

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and the musical acts are carefully juried to ensure the quality of every aspect of the weekend.

The festival will showcase live music on three outdoor stages, the Main Stage located at Madison and 7th Street, the Harrison Stage located at Harrison and 6th Street, and the stage in the Children’s Pavilion located at Madison and 5th Street.

A diverse menu of local food will be available for purchase. Everything from traditional festival food such as funnel cakes, to deliciously refreshing shaved ice, and down home BBQ!

Expanded Children’s Pavilion

Families can also enjoy an expanded children’s pavilion with ongoing free activities from McLib, MAKE Paducah, The Craft Bar and more!

There will be giant chess on the street, Acro-yoga, Dance Karaoke, and musical performances by local artists and student groups. There will be tons or arts and crafts and two face painter – as well as the usual water, sunscreen, Kleenex, Band-Aids and seating in the shade!

Special Festival Beer

On 7th Street near Harrison Street, there is a great draw for the 21+ crowd. The Beer and Wine tent always hosts our two local breweries, Dry Ground and Paducah Beer Werks. In addition to the two local breweries, LTAMF is excited to partner with Rhinegeist to bring patrons of age quality brews. Festival guests will also be treated to a special tap: “YAC Mild.” This English Mild style beer is a nutty, toasty and malty yet light drinking mild ale, perfect for sunset laughs at the neighboring laugh tent or afternoon snacks near the main stage.

Speaking of laughs, Paducah Improv will be doing performances throughout the weekend, even offering late night shows until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

Where else can you listen to great music, eat yummy, local food, purchase high quality art, encounter local actors in costume, watch artist demos, bump into poets performing the spoken word, see comedy performed from balconies, and wander into surrounding artist studios?

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Street parking available Fancy Toilets (hand-washing station, baby changing table, and they even flush! ) Children’s pavilion (shade, picnic tables, free sunscreen, and even Kleenex!)

Donations at the door benefit the Yeiser Art Center (a special gift for those who donate $5 or more!)

Pet-friendly (must follow Paducah Leash Laws and pick up after your pet!)

Bring ID for beer tent (special tappings posted on the festival’s schedule!)

After Party all-access pass pre-sale, two nights for $12 through the website (or $10 at the door each night) Special bike parking (front row parking for those pedaling in on two wheels!)

For more information about the festival go to lowertownamf.com. #ilovepaducah

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5 Senior Friendly Smartphone Apps

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here’s smartphone application for almost every aspect of life - from cooking and nutrition, to medicine and music.

But if you’re one of the 58% of seniors who don’t own a smartphone, apps may still be a mystery. So, consider this short list of free apps for iPhone and Android that just might make your life easier.

1. Magnifying Glass + Flashlight

Whether it’s for the latest page-turner or the nutrition facts of a food product, reading is vital for a healthy, productive life. But unfortunately, our sight can degrade as we age. Magnifying Glass + Flashlight is a simple tool that turns your smartphone into a convenient magnifying glass and light for clearer reading. After downloading it, just open the app and hold the phone’s camera lens to whatever you want to read.

The text will appear on your screen, larger and much easier to read.

2. Epicurious

Are you curious about what culinary wonders still await you? This app might be for you. It offers a variety of fun, simple and nutritious meal and menu ideas for yourself or the family. You can learn new recipes and discover ways to spice up old favorites. New, exciting and delicious meals for the whole family are just a few taps away.

3. Calm

Life may be full of beauty, excitement and wonder, but it also carries many challenges that can hike your stress levels. This app illuminates various stress reduction and calming techniques designed to help people lead more peaceful, productive and joyful lives. You can find informative articles, guided meditations and calming stories that can help you keep your stress levels low and your spirits high.

4. WebMD

Got a health question or medical concern? WebMD has proven to be a great source for health and nutrition advice on the web. With the smartphone app, you can learn about signs, symptoms, treatments and prevention of various medical issues while on the go. But remember, WebMD can only provide general medical insight; you should always consult your doctor about any serious health concerns you may have.

5. Spotify

We all know that music can soothe the soul. But according to studies, music can ease symptoms of depression, anxiety and the pain associated with illness. You’ve probably got your go-to music genre or artist, and they’re probably on Spotify waiting for you. With this app, you can pull up your favorite music right on your smartphone to find the right music for your mood. The app is free, but you can upgrade for more access with a small monthly fee.

Technology changes fast, and it can be overwhelming to try and keep up with it all. But trying new pieces of technology here and there can make a world of a difference in your life. And smartphone apps are a great place to start! #ilovepaducah

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Spring 2018 Calendar & Community Directory We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes & cancellations may have occurred since publication. We recommend that you verify all information.

For up-to-date calendar information, visit

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Darkness to Light Stewards of Children 5-7pm McNabb Elementary School westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life/diversity_and_inclusion 270.534.4422 A two-hour evidence-informed training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize & react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for parents, educators, youthserving organizations, faith-based communities & other concerned individuals. Presented by PASAC & WKCTC Diversity & Inclusion Office.

FREE Shorts and Stouts Discussions: Ray Bradbury 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Focusing on a pair of stories by Ray Bradbury: The Veldt & A Sound of Thunder.

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FREE DIY Cotton Branch Craft 4-5pm Metropolis Public Library metropolispubliclibrary.com 618.524.4312 These DIY cotton branches are great for flower arrangements & any home décor. Call or come by to sign up by April 9. Spaces are limited.

FREE Community Book Discussion with author Angela Correll 5-6pm Graves Co. Public Library gravescountypubliclibrary.org 270.247.2911 Discussion on the third book in her May Hollow Trilogy.

FREE Resilience - The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope Film Screening 6-7:30pm Maiden Alley Cinema westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3362 Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse & neglect during childhood. Toxic stress from adverse experiences can trigger hormones that wreak havoc

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Power of the Purse 11:30am

Walker Hall Events Center 270.442.1691 Proceeds from the event benefit Paducah Professional Women & United Way of Paducah-McCracken County. The event is a silent auction & luncheon.

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They're From Where?

10:30am-12:30pm West Kentucky Community & Technical College westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3362 Knowledge is the key to understanding. But assumptions can be made based solely on someone's appearance. Mistakes can be made based on the nationality or ethnic group of others based on a personal stereotype. This workshop reviews some of the assumptions & the potential damage they cause to our interpersonal relationships.

Film Brew @MAC: The Big Lebowski 7pm

Maiden Alley Cinema 270.442.7723 Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Sponsored by Paducah Beer Werks.

Prenatal Care • Yearly Exams • Infertility Gynecological Surgery • Menopausal Medicine Alt. Hormone Replacement • Aesthetic Services 4-D In-Office Ultrasound • High Risk Obstetrics Dr. Anunciato would like to welcome Meghan Lee, Nurse Practitioner. Our addition will provide shorter wait times for appointments and convenience for you.

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on the brains & bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time & early death. Event sponsored by CASA of McCracken County.

FREE From Barbed Wire to Bluegrass: Holocaust Survivors in Kentucky 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Led by Jacqueline Kohl-Hamilton, Professor of English, Eastern Kentucky University & member of the National Holocaust Educators Network. With special guest, Holocaust survivor John Rosenberg.

Along with his brother & parents, Rosenberg is a Holocaust survivor who was featured in Arwen Donahue's book This Is Home Now. Zach Williams - A Night of Healing for Marshall County 7-10pm Marshall Co. High School ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1656121 270.442.2510 Come join the students & families of Marshall County High School for a night of healing & community support.

Dogwood Trail Celebration: Trolley Tour 7:30pm paducahky.gov/dogwood-trail $1 trolley rides through the Dogwood Trail.

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Crappie USA Super Event 6:30am lakebarkleymarina.com Come out & angle some fish.

Lake Barkley Resort Park 270.924.9954

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Murray Half Marathon, Relay & 5K 7am-12pm Murray State University murrayhalfmarathon.com 270.762.1800 Enjoy a scenic and flat run through the city of Murray and Murray State's campus.

FREE Camp Robin 7am-12pm Heartland Worship Center murrayhalfmarathon.com 270.762.1800 Open to grieving children, teens & their parents or guardians.

FREE Writing Workshop 9am-12pm Marshall Co. Public Library @Benton marshallcolibrary.org 270.762.1800 Rough draft to publication writing workshop.

FREE Credit and Money Management Class 10am-12pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Learn how to establish or increase your credit score, create a budget, read a credit report & what can be done to correct errors that may negatively affect your credit rating.

FREE Yoga in the Garden 12pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Enjoy relaxing yoga in the McLib garden.

Fantastic Fibers 2018 5-7pm Yeiser Art Center theyeiser.org 270.442.2453 Over 40 selections displayed from 364 submissions.

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PTHS Band Mattress Fundraiser 10am-5pm Paducah Tilghman High School facebook.com/events/1817336531892193 270.442.5659 Come out & support the Paducah Tilghman High School Band at their 1st Annual Mattress Fundraiser.

Africa in Kentucky: Afrikania Cultrual Dance Troupe of Ghana 10:30am-12:30pm West Kentucky Community & Technical College westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.534.3209 The dance troupe is fully dedicated to the preservation of ritual music & dance as well as the general culture of Ewe, Anlo speaking people of Ghana.

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FREE Love on a Leash 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Children meet, read & interact with pet therapy dogs in training.

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Homebased Microprocessor Workshop 9:30am-3pm McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension mccracken.ca.uky.edu 270.554.9520 If you love canning & preserving food & want to certify your skills in order to sell your products in Kentucky, come to this this workshop.

Ann Hazelwood Book Signing 10am-2pm National Quilt Museum quiltmuseum.org 270.442.8856 Acclaimed author Ann Hazelwood meet visitors from around the world & sign copies of her beloved novels.

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Friends of the Library Spring Mini Book Sale 9am-5pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Great deals on quilt-themed books & other popular materials.

FREE Plant Propagation 10:30-11:30am Marshall Co. Public Library @Calvert City marshallcolibrary.org 270.527.9969 Discussing plants & the process of how to create new ones.

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Justice Run Against Child Abuse 3pm West Kentucky Community & Technical College westkentucky.kctcs.edu 270.554.9200 A fundraiser to help fight child abuse.

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FREE Front & Center: Owen Cody 5:30-7pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Owen Cody, 11 year old piano aficionado, will be performing some of his favorite musical compositions.

West Kentucky Bible Bowl 2018 10am-7pm

FREE Evening Upstairs: Connecting with Today’s Quilter 7pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Topics will cover opportunities such as tutorials, quilt swaps, classes, online groups, & quilting for a cause.

FREE Read It. Make It. Take It. 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 This month’s book: The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. Craft: Bobble head elephant.

Marshall Co. High School 270.437.4451 This family friendly event will be hosted by the Union Hill Church of Christ. All children are welcome to compete in this event.

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Keynote speaker, Jessica Johnston, a Nurse Practioner with a Neurosurgery group in Louisville, a personal trainer, & recently on Survivor.

TUESDAY

Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health 7:30am-4pm Paducah Convention Center actionforhealthykids.org/events/event/610 270.444.9625 x112 Continued community concerns on mental health access & support, & mental health’s impacts on overall health, let us come together to offer resources, share approaches, & learn from successes.

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Women in Business Luncheon 2018 11:30am-1pm Yates Event Center, Murray mymurray.chambermaster.com/events 270.753.5171

Blood Drive 12-5pm

Mayfield/Graves YMCA 800.733.2767 American Red Cross will be on site to collect blood. redcrossblood.org

FREE Kentucky Historical Society Grant Workshop 1-2pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Llearn about grant opportunities for local history organizations, libraries, government entities, & museums. The workshop will discuss writing & designing good project narratives, building competitive budgets, & making your grant applications more competitive.

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Patterns of Distinction - Security Matters 8am-1pm Murray State University murraystate.edu 270.809.6119 Join Murray State’s Program of Distinction in Telecommunications Systems Management (TSM) & CFSB for the largest technology security conference in West Kentucky.

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site 10am

The Carson Center 270.450.4444 Bedtime is approaching and this team of construction vehicles needs to get some rest. But: Crane Truck is getting cranky,

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BINGO Night 5pm gravescountypubliclibrary.org

Open to all ages. Chances to win prizes!

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FREE Beginning Genealogy: Intro to Geneaological Research 2pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 An introduction & overview of the genealogical research process.

Provides tips for keeping your research organized.

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Springtini 5:30-8:30pm

Heartland CARES 270.444.8183 While strolling down historical Market House Square, individuals will @heartland.cares.inc

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sample signature martinis, flavored tea and specialty hors d’oeuvres created by participating restaurants. Bid on silent auction items & be entertained by local artists.

FREE Magic 101 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Topics covered will include the art of sleight of hand including history, performance, visual arts & the psychology of magic.

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NATIONAL TEACHER DAY Dogwood Trail Celebration: Reception & Awards Presentation 5:30pm Paducah City Hall paducahky.gov 270.444.8669 Reception & awards presentation for Dogwood Trail as well as the Art & Photography Contest winners.

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McCracken Co. High School 270.703.2706 Join the Relay for Life Fundraiser to help fight cancer.

FREE Beginning Genealogy: Online Geneaological Resources 2pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 The second class will provide attendees with an overview of online genealogical sources, including Ancestry, Heritage Quest, & Fold3 as well as historical society websites, Find a grave, & more.

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CINCO DE MAYO & KENTUCKY DERBY MAC Derby Party TBA

Maiden Alley Cinema 270.442.7723 A celebration of horses, bourbon, great food & the BIG RACE on the BIG SCREEN! Fundraiser for MAC. maidenalleycinema.org

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Carson Park 4-H Horse Club 6-7:30pm McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension Office mccrackenextension.org 270.554.9520 For middle & high schoolers ages 9-19 who love horses. During club meetings you will learn all about the physical make-up of horses, proper care & much more. You don’t have to own a horse or have ridden a horse before to join the club.

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Arts & Crafts: YoYo Art & Items 9:30-11am McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension Office mccrackenextension.org 270.554.9520 Come to arts & crafts this month and learn how to make sew yo-yo’s, a versatile quilted item that you’ll use to create pieces of art & other fun items.

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Paducah Iron Mom Marathon 9:30-11am Downtown Paducah Riverfront paducahironmom.com 270.443.4843 This 13.1 mile event begins at the riverfront, loops through Noble Park, & then it’s a race back to the floodwall.

FREE Credit and Money Management Class 10am-12pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Learn how to establish/increase your credit score, create a budget, read a credit report & what can be done to correct errors that may negatively affect your credit rating.

FREE Yoga in the Garden 12pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Enjoy relaxing yoga in the McLib garden.

Pop-Up Book Sale 1pm Dry Ground Brewing Co. mclib.net 270.442.2510 Great deals on books to help support library.

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Motherhood Out Loud 2:30pm

Market House Theatre 270.444.6828 A show about the experiences of mothers, traditional & nontraditional, in all shapes, sizes, & ethnicities. markethousetheatre.org

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Teen Club 6-7:30pm McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension Office mccrackenextension.org 270.554.9520 A new way to connect with other teens in the community, expand your leadership & communication skills, & take part in serving our community, then jump into Teen Club.

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FREE Love on a Leash 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Children meet, read & interact with pet therapy dogs in training.

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FREE Beginning Genealogy: Library Geneaological Resources 2pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 The third class in the Beginning Genealogy Series, this class will provide attendees with an overview of the resources available in the library’s Local and Family History department, including books, microfilm, periodicals, Family History files, local databases, & more.

Beginning Knitting Class 6-8pm Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ibkshop.biz 270.709.3270 Learn the basics of casting on, the knit & purl stitches, & binding off while making a dishcloth/washcloth.

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FREE Evening Upstairs: Adventures in Kentucky Barbecue 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 In this presentation, the Hungry Professor, Wes Berry surveys Kentucky’s wildly variable regional barbecue traditions with a slide show & tales of the people, places, & plates he’s encountered all over the state while researching The Kentucky Barbecue Book, the first comprehensive exploration of Kentucky’s distinct barbecue traditions & regional variations..

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FREE Read It. Make It. Take It. 3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. Craft: Beautiful starry bookmarks.

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Opening Night: Sister Act 7:30pm

Market House Theatre 270.444.6828 After witnessing a murder, a nightclub singer hides out in a convent markethousetheatre.org

ON-GOING EVENTS & NOTICES FREE Baby & Me McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 11-11:30am; FEBRUARY 10 & 24 11-11:30am. Special story time for babies 0-2 years of age. mclib.net

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Lower Town Arts & Music Festival 3-10:30pm Paducah Lower Town Arts District lowertownamf.com 270.442.2453 A regional two-day celebration of art, music, food, beer & wine all from a 350 mile radius of Paducah.

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ARMED FORCES DAY 2018 Master Gardener Plant Sale 8am-2pm Marshall Co. Extension Office facebook.com/events/132653220784923 270.527.3285 Low prices, door prizes & expert gardening advise. Plants, trees, flowers, vegetables, bulbs, seeds, & much more will be available for purchase. Indoor sale. Rain or shine.

Lower Town Arts & Music Festival 10am-10:30pm Paducah Lower Town Arts District lowertownamf.com 270.442.2453 A regional two-day celebration of art, music, food, beer & wine all from a 350 mile radius of Paducah.

Families on the Spectrum Autism Gala: Unmasking Autism 6-10:30pm Soirées Event Center facebook.com/events/1959762694235642 270.625.1132 Choose a mask & wear it well, so your true identity no one can tell.

Majestic Sounds will carry us through the evening as we enjoy a fully catered meal & dance the night away. Festivities include a cash bar,

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Bags of Love McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension. 3RD TUESDAYS 9:30am-12:30pm Bags provided to care for children's immediate needs. 270.554.9250 mccrackenextension.org Beginning Sign Language Skilled Craft Training Center, Room 107, 70 Hickory Road, Hickory. APRIL 2, 9, 16 6-8pm Must be able to sign the American Sign Language manual alphabets, numbers 1-19, colors, family signs & introduce yourself. Open to teenagers & adults.. 270.534.3335 ws.kctcs. edu/westkentucky/course/course.aspx?C=2002&pc=51&mc=&sc= FREE Creation Station McCracken County Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference Room.

SATURDAYS 1-4pm Turn your child's creativity into something they can design & build. Parents welcome to help! mclib.net FREE Daughter Date Night. Graves County Public Library. 1ST TUESDAYS 5pm.

Moms & daughters (ages 5-12) meet to make a craft.

FREE Family Game Night. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5-8pm. mclib.net FREE Family Game Night. Graves County Public Library. 2 ND TUESDAYS 5pm Clue, Monopoly, Apples to Apples Jr., & Blink. Wii also available. Kids under the age of 10 should be with an adult. gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Family Movie Night. Graves County Public Library. 3RD MONDAY 5pm Free drinks & popcorn served. Children under the age of 10 should be with an adult. Games & a chance to win a prize. gravescountypubliclibrary.org Food4Fines. Graves County Public Library. TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS 9am-5pm. Turn in non-perishable food to removes fines. 270.247.2911 French & Spanish Story Time. McCracken Co. Public Library. THURSDAYS 10111m. An exciting new foreign language story time! Madame Valerie will read entertaining stories in French & Spanish, alternating between each week. Learn new language skills & explore the stories of the world in French & Spanish. 270.442.2510 mclib.net Guided Meditation. Wildhair Studios' Rock Shop. 1ST TUESDAYS 6-7pm.

270.444.6115 nicerockshop.com FREE International Story Time McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am.

Alternating French & Spanish stories each week. mclib.net FREE Interracial Women's Group. McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension. APRIL 17, MAY 15 12-1pm Promotes positive sisterhood & unity among sisters, irrespective of their ethnic, religious, nationality, social or cultural backgrounds. The group cultivates a social environment to foster ethical values, appropriate conduct & respect for others and their cultures.

270.554.9520 rotaryquiltshow.com FREE Knitting (& Crocheting) Club. McCracken County Cooperative Extension.

1ST MONDAYS 9:30am Beginner through seasonal knitters welcome.

270.554.9520 mccrackenextension.org FREE Lego Night. Graves County Public Library. 1ST MONDAYS 5pm Children K-6 grade: bring your adult over to the library & build some memories! gravescountypubliclibrary.org McCracken County Humane Society Pet Adoptions. PetSmart. 3 RD WEDNESDAYS 10am–5pm mccrackenhumane.org FREE Mother Goose. Marshall County Public Library @Benton. WEDNESDAYS Stories, crafts & games for children 2-3. 10-10:30am marshallcolibrary.org Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND 270.210.8298

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Paducah Rotary Antique Quilt Show. Robert Cherry Civic Center. APRIL 17-21 Free shuttle bus from the Convention Center. 270.442.3418 rotaryquiltshow. com

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FREE Paws to Read. Graves County Public Library. 1ST THURSDAY Allowing children to read aloud to a therapy dog/cat for 15 minutes. Open to children in grades K-6. gravescountypubliclibrary.org 2018 Quilt Show at the Hotel Metropolitan. 724 Oscar Cross Ave., Paducah.

APRIL 19-20 270.443.7918 facebook.com/events/1538886666230532 FREE Smoking Cessation Series. Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion. APRIL 12, 19, 26, MAY 3, 7, 10, 17, 24 7-8pm Catered toward individuals who have made the decision & are ready to quit smoking. 270.538.5867 Spring Paducah Quilt Show. Paducah Convention Center. APRIL 18-21 10am5pm. For professional & non-professional quilters. 530.949.7549 FREE Story Hour. Graves County Public Library. THURSDAYS 10am Stories, games, crafts, playtime, & snacks! gravescountypubliclibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Marshall County Public Library @ Benton WEDNESDAYS 1-2pm; @Calvert City TUESDAYS 10-11am; @Hardin. THURSDAYS 1-2pm marshallcolibrary.org FREE Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. 618.524.4312 FREE Story Hour. Metropolis Public Library, 317 Metropolis Street. THURSDAYS 11am. 618.524.4312 FREE Story Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS (except Oct. 10) 10am & 1pm. Join Ms. Nicole, Brary Bear, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Retta & Boby Dog for story time. mclib.net FREE TAB (Teen Advisory Board). Graves County Public Library. EVERY OTHER THURSDAY Join TAB & help the library. There will be crafts, snacks, library projects, & special programming. Teens receive community service for participating. Must be between the ages of 1318. gravescountypubliclibrary.org

FREE Tech @ Night. McCracken County Public Library. MONDAY-THURSDAY 5-8pm. Call 270.442.2510 to register. mclib.net FREE Trivia Night Casa Mexicana, Paducah. MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 7pm Get your friends together for a night of great food & fun trivia.

270.442.1122 FREE Trivia Night Casa Laguna, Calvert City. TUESDAY NIGHTS Get your friends together for a night of great food & fun trivia. 270.395.0045 West Kentucky Treasure Preservation Society. Lebanon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 4620 AT Massa Drive, Paducah. 1ST THURSDAY 7pm. Educational topic related to metal detecting/relic hunting. wktps.com FREE Women Inspiration Network Monthly Meetings. Curris Center Ballroom, MSU. FEBRUARY 8 7-8:30am. Enjoy breakfast & coffee with a mentoring program just for women. Everyone matched with a mentor. Monthly lunch meetings with speed mentoring, networking & professional development programs. 270.761.4403 eventbrite.com FREE Wonder Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 4-6pm.

Encouraging curiosity & promoting self-expression. mclib.net

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Ballard County Community Food Pantry St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 662 Broadway, LaCenter. Open MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9am– Noon for food distribution & to receive non–perishable donations.

270.665.5551 Domestic Violence Information Session McCracken County Courthouse, Family Court, Room “E” , Paducah. 270.443.6071, ext. 5.

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Feeding the Hungry–Community Ministries 1200 Jefferson Street, Paducah. Volunteers (age 14 & up) are needed to help serve FREE lunches. Shifts available from 9:45am–1:15pm, MONDAY-FRIDAY. Financial support welcomed! 270.575.3400 community-ministries.org KY Poison Control Center kypoisoncontrol.com

Kosair Children’s Hospital. 1.800.222.1222

FREE The Lord’s Door 604 S 21st Street, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with groceries this month? This food pantry is open 3 RD TUESDAYS from 9am-12pm No ID required. Non-perishable food donations are accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm. 270.442.1013 FREE meals served: Family & Community Kitchen Meals/ Noon-1pm Fellowship. Broadway UMC, 701 Broadway Street, Paducah (270.443.2401) SUNDAYS No questions asked.

FREE meals served: Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship Holy House of Prayer, 1001 S. 4th Street, Paducah SATURDAYS 11am.–1pm. 270.443.1724.

The Merryman House. Providing FREE services to all victims of domestic violence, including shelter for those in need.

Some services include individual counseling, court advocacy, support groups, referral services, hospital advocacy, outreach services, & housing counseling. 1.800.585.2686 or 270.443.6001 merrymanhouse@hcis.net. All services are completely confidential.

FREE Meals Served @Marcella’s Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open MONDAY–FRIDAY 11am–1pm. Volunteers welcome.

270.705.3402 For military & their families operationhomefront.org Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling & help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801

The Purchase Area Sexual Assault & Child Advocacy Center (PASAC). Provides FREE services for both children & adult victims of sexual crimes. Services include therapy, legal & medical advocacy, forensic interviews, child sexual abuse exams, consultation, assessment & referral services, & education programs. 24-hour crisis line 1.800.928.7273, office 270.928.4422. Volunteers undergo criminal background & central registry check. 40-hour training course. PASAC will accommodate your schedule. 270.534.4422 FREE Trinity Shop 604 S 21st Street, Trinity Baptist Church, Paducah. Does your family need some extra help with clothes? This community closet is open the TWO THURSDAYS each month. No limit & no ID required.

10am-2pm Clean donations accepted. 270.442.1013

DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS, FITNESS & SPORTS CLASSES Adult Ballet Class MHT Multi-Use (Finkel) building, Paducah. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Barre exercises, center floor combinations, & across the floor combinations. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Adult Jazz Dance Class Barre Evolution, 701 Jefferson St, Paducah. WEDNESDAYS 6:45-7:30pm 270.519.2770 barreevolutionco.com Barefoot in the Park. Market House Theatre. APRIL 19-29 Story of Paul & Corie Bratter, newlyweds in every sense of the word. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's loopy mother & decide to play matchmaker during dinner with their older eccentric neighbor. Everything that can go wrong, does. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Barre Fitness Barre Evolution, 701 Jefferson St, Paducah. WEDNESDAYS 5:306:45pm; FRIDAYS 9am-9:45pm; SUNDAYS 10am Infuses yoga & pilates with fundamentals of ballet. 270.519.2770 barreevolutionco.com Barre/Flexibility Class Barre Evolution, 701 Jefferson St, Paducah. FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 10-10:45am Infuses yoga & pilates with fundamentals of ballet.

270.519.2770 barreevolutionco.com DanceMHT. Market House Theatre. Children PreK through high school. $30-35 per month. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Drop Shots Tennis League WKCTC. MONDAYS 11:45am Designed for young adults as a recreational way to play the game of tennis or get back into the game after high school. 270.554.9200 FREE Evening Bike Rides BikeWorld, 809 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah. TUESDAYS 5:30pm 270.442.0751 bikeworldky.com FREE Family Track Run Practice Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6-7pm. 270.444.8508 Footlights Clubhouse Creative Drama Class. Market House Theatre.

SATURDAYS 11am Students create a secret handshake, learn the word of the day & act out a story from the Rainbow Storybook. Divided into two 6-week sessions (Session One ends February 10; Session Two is February 17-March 24) Financial scholarships available. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Footlights Musical Theater Audition Class. Market House Theatre.

SATURDAYS 11am Students learn 16 bars of an audition song & will learn typical choreography which is taught during an audition. (great for anyone auditioning for GSA or college programs) 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Footlights Rising Star Performance Class. Market House Theatre.

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on March 24. Learn the basics of play production & play skill building theater games. Must attend regularly (12 week sessions) Financial scholarships available. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Group Training Run. West Kentucky Runners Club. Summer Hill Ct (off Friedman Lane between Pines Road & Hwy 60 in Paducah). TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 5am. 8 mile run.

Just Like I Wanted. Market House Theatre. MAY 4 & 5 7pm At 16, Joey has just committed suicide. Through a series of flashbacks, Joey shows us the life he used to lead & why he chose to end it. We also see the unexpected effect of his death on his classmates, teachers, & family.

A poignant, searing look at an epidemic that is sweeping our nation.

270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Mat Yoga. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. MONDAYS 3:30-4:20pm. Register each semester to join the class. Seniors 65+ are free to audit the class.

270.559.1409 westkentucky.kctcs.edu MHT Play Time: Little Red Riding Hood. Market House Theatre. Kids learn songs, rhymes, and role-play while they help with the day's story.

Learn the secret handshake and the Clubhouse pledge and don't forget your keys to unlock the Rainbow Story Book! 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org Morning Power Yoga. True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 5:30-6:30am 270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com Murder Mystery Dinner The Badgett Playhouse, Grand Rivers. FRIDAYS 6-7pm Beyond Uganda invites you for a night of Intrigue -Murder- Laughter & more for a who done it?! that you will never forget! Includes dinner & a show. 888.421.6878 beyonduganda.org Night Moves Dance Club American Legion. 425 Legion Drive. THURSDAYS 6-9pm, line dancing & couple’s classes. $4 at the door. 270.442.3186 FREE SECOND SATURDAY Hikes. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. 10am. Go for a monthly hiking series on the second Saturday of each month at Lake Barkley. Each hike features a new topic of discussion. Participation is free, no reservation necessary! Hikers depart from the Lodge Lobby at 10am. 270.924.1131 Tennis Apprentice Program Chad Gamble Tennis Facility, Paducah Tilghman High School. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6-7:30pm For adult beginners.

270.217.0717 paducahtennis.usta.com YogaFit. Mike's Kettlebell Club, 106 Broadway, Paducah. MONDAYS 6:30am.

Designed to improve the health, performance, & mental acuity for those interested in improving their level of fitness. Member & nonmember prices available. 270.331.0366 yogafit.com Yoga Foundations True North Yoga, 3121 Broadway, Paducah. THURSDAYS 10am For beginners & continuing beginners. Everyone welcome.

270.331.1914 truenorthyoga.com Zumba. WKCTC, Haws Gymnasium. For all ages. $20 for 12 sessions. Join the dance fitness program that combines Latin & international music with dance to make exercise fun. MONDAYS THROUGH APRIL 9 4:455:45pm. 270.534.3335. westkentucky.kctcs.edu

EDUCATION & CAMPS Adult Beginner Quilting Class National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah. THURSDAYS 5:30-8:30pm 270.442.8856 quiltmuseum.org FREE Adult Sewing. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office. THURSDAYS 9-11am Whether you’ve been sewing for 10 years, 10 days, or have just

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been thinking about taking up the craft, this community is for you!

They’ll share, learn & practice new skills & encourage each other in our projects. 270.554.9520 mccrackenextension.org

Families on the Spectrum Lourdes Garden Room. Refreshments provided & guest speakers quarterly. See our Facebook page for upcoming meetings & times. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org

Afternoon Animal Encounters. LBL Woodlands Nature Station. MONDAYS Totally Turtles; TUESDAYS Dinnertime for Bald Eagles; WEDNESDAYS For Goodness Snakes; THURSDAYS Mystery Animal Encounter; FRIDAYS Feed the Animals Fridays (help staff feed a different animal each week) 3:304pm. Free to children under 4. 270.924.2299 landbetweenthelakes.us

FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. 270.206.8690 omnivisions.com

Back to the Moon for Good. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 12-12:45pm.

Not since the Apollo missions 40 years ago has there been this much lunar exploration. 270.924.2233 landbetweenthelakes.us Center for Gifted Studies. 3205 Alexander Hall, Murray State University.

Professional development programs for teachers, regional & international enrichment opportunities for gifted students during the academic year & summers, informational & assessment services to parents. 270.809.2539 or joy.navan@coe.murraystate.edu FREE C.H.A.M.P., Christian Homeschoolers All Meet & Play. United Methodist Church Gym, Ledbetter. TUESDAYS 2:30-4:30pm. Bring skates or sports equipment. RussAnn Stephens 270.898.8040 FREE Computer Basics for Beginners Class. Calloway County Public Library.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6-7:30pm. 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org Earth, Moon & Sun. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 12-2:45pm. Learn about the relationship between the Earth, Moon, & Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions.

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From Earth to the Universe. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. EVERY DAY 2-2:45pm. landbetweenthelakes.us Heartland Christian Home Educators Support, field trips, & fellowship for home school families in the area. 618.638.3289. Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS Junior Quilters National Quilt Museum, 215 Jefferson St, Paducah. 1 ST TUESDAY 2:30-4:30pm. For details, call 270.442.8856 or visit quiltmuseum.org Laser Legends of the Night Sky Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory.

MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am. Animated laser show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us The Little Star That Could. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11-11:45am. Join the journey of Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets to protect & warm. 270.924.2233.

Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY–THURSDAY 8:30am4pm Extended hours on TUESDAYS until 8pm. 270.928.3777 McKAGE (McCracken County Chapter of Kentucky Association of Gifted Education.) Monthly lunch meetings at local schools. Noon– 1pm. Danette Humphrey, 270.442.5172

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

JAZZ CHORUS Summer Music Camp Summer Music Camp PIANO BAND June 18-22 ORCHESTRA 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (includes lunch & t-shirt)

Grades 4 -12

@ McCracken County High School

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ONLY $145 BY MAY 18, 2018

NEW ELECTIVES FOR 2018:

SONGWRITING & MUSICAL THEATRE

Reserve your spot today!

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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Homeschoolers A small, growing group loyal to the Pope & the Magisterium. Moms meet every other month & with their children on the off months. stewart4aj@yahoo.com

words & phrases. $45. Register online. 270.534.3335 ws.kctcs.edu/ westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C&S=51

Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, & adults.

Classes include art lessons, martial arts, soccer & dance. 270.444.8508 paducahky.gov

Toastmasters Club MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430 Sunset, Room 224, Paducah. THURSDAYS 12-1pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270.217.1222.

Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club, 1325 Fisher Road.

TUESDAYS 6am. Six lessons taught on Tuesday Nights for beginner & intermediate dogs, all ages all breeds. 270.217.0150

Toastmasters International Quality Inn, Benton KY. MONDAYS 6:45pm Afraid to speak in public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270.217.1222.

Parents as Teachers in Christian Homes LBL 211 Lansing Court, Paducah.

EVERY DAY 4:30-5pm. Come face-to-face with a host of raptors including a barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, kestrel, & red-tailed hawk as our staff moves these birds from their outdoor perches to their indoor shelter. 270.924.2299

Tonight's Sky - LIVE! Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. MONDAYFRIDAY 10am. Quietly relax under a 40 foot canopy of stars that represent tonight’s sky. Staff will lead you on a tour of planets, constellations, & special celestial events, such as the 2017 total solar eclipse. Recommended for ages 6 & above. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us

FREE Parents with Ones, Twos & Threes Storytime Class.

Calloway County Public Library. Parents with children ages 1-3 are invited to a special story time. WEDNESDAYS 9:30-10am. 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org FREE Preschool Storytime Class. Calloway County Public Library. Parents with preschoolers (ages 4-6) are invited to a special story time.

TUESDAYS 10:30-11:30am 270.753.2288 callowaycountylibrary.org FREE Quilt Club. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office. Any age & any skill level is welcome. 3RD MONDAYS 9:30am-2pm. 270.554.9520 mccrackenextension.org Sign Language Classes West Kentucky Technical & College. Beginning sign language class includes introduction to deaf culture. Over 200 signs will be taught with classroom time utilized to practice these

FREE Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am-3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation.org Wildest Weather in the Solar System Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4pm. Join us aboard the imaginary space ship Erion as we journey through our solar system looking for the planet with the wildest weather. 800.525.7077 landbetweenthelakes.us Women's Self-Defense Training. Emerging Technology Center, WKCTC. TUESDAYS Learn physical & psychological awareness, verbal confrontation skills, safety strategies, & physical techniques to escape, resist, & survive violent attacks. 270.534.3206 westkentucky.kctcs.edu

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SENIOR CITIZEN EVENTS FREE Ballroom Dance Classes. MONDAYS Paducah–McCracken Senior Citizens Center. 1–3pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 FREE Beginning Crochet & Quilting. Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Center TUESDAYS. 1pm, 2pm. 270.443.8579 FREE Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ. 1 ST & 3 RD TUESDAYS 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206 Exercise Classes for Seniors Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS. 10-11am. 270.443.8579 Hot Lunches. Paducah–McCracken County Senior Center MONDAY–FRIDAY 11:30am. $3 donation. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Informal Coffee Group. Etcetera Coffeehouse, 6th Street & Kirchoff’s Bakery locations MONDAY–FRIDAY 9am.

Kentucky Grandparents over the age of 60 who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance. 877.352.5183 purchaseadd.org FREE Line Dancing Classes. Paducah-McCracken Senior Citizens Center.

TUESDAYS 1-2:30pm. Must be 60 or over. 270.443.8579 Matters of Life Forum. 2ND THURSDAYS McCracken Co. Senior Center Activities Room.

11am. Topics discussed include ethical wills, passing on important values & bereavement support. nancy.wallace@uky.edu McCracken County Humane Society Senior Days. WEDNESDAYS adopters over 60 years of age who cannot afford the full fee will receive a 50% discount on selected pets. 9am–3:30pm mccrackenhumane.org Senior Dance. Trigg Co. Senior Citizens Center, 127 Joy Lane, Cadiz. 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY 6:30-8:30pm. $5 admission. 270.522.8341 Senior Medicare Patrol Sr. Center 1400 HC Mathis Drive. 8am-4pm most TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 270.442.8993 FREE Serving Our Senior’s Bingo Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS 1:30–3pm. Dessert & coffee served, enter at the Rehabilitation wing. To reserve a seat, call 270.443.6543 TUESDAYS for Seniors Wickliffe Mounds. 9am-4:30pm. Special discounted rate. Tour the site & museum; have a leisurely walk around the mounds; view birds & wildflowers along the nature trail; learn about the site's history. 270.335.3681 parks.ky.gov Water Aerobics Brooks Indoor Pool. Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway. MONDAY–FRIDAY 10am. $25 per month. 270.443.1778 #ilovepaducah

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Run Like a Mother!

8th Annual Iron Mom Half Marathon

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other’s are notorious for always running - whether it’s running errands, running after the kids, or running in general, mothers are on the go. This strength is the backbone of the 8th Annual Paducah Iron Mom half marathon and half marathon relay which will take place on May 12.

The race will begin at Water & Jefferson Streets in Paducah, at 7am.

And, you don’t even have to be a mom to take part!

Iron Mom started in 2011 and has steadily grown over the years. Last year there were 700 runners and organizers are hoping to have an even bigger turn out this year. The event raised $20,000 in its initial year and has progressively added about $5,000 each year to its fundraising efforts.

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 pick-up 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.

This race takes a true community effort to be successful - involving first responders, city government, sponsors, and tons of volunteers.

Proceeds from this event go to Family Service Society (FSS) - an organization that has been a resource to the people of Paducah and McCracken County since 1927. FSS provides services in times of need and during a crisis such as assistance for food, clothing, utilities, medications, dental care, eyeglasses, household goods, and personal hygiene items. They also have a Christmas food assistance program.

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 years past and features Start/Finish on Jefferson, between Water & 2nd Streets. Runners will be right in front of the “Wall to Wall” murals at the Ohio River. The course offers an opportunity for participants and spectators to enjoy Paducah’s beautiful neighborhoods. It showcases Paducah by running along Jefferson Street, through the Greenway Trail, Bob Noble Park, and historic downtown and Lower Town. This event is sponsored by Mercy Health, Lourdes Hospital.

Walkers Welcome

Walkers are welcome but must be able to keep an 18-minute-mile pace to complete the half marathon. There is a four hour course limit.

Roads will reopen and the course will not be supported past 11am.

Walkers/Runners on the course must move to the sidewalks and obey all traffic signals.

Packet Pick Up

Runners can pick up their packets on Friday, May 11 from 10am-6pm at the Paducah Convention Center (lobby/foyer area) located at 1 Executive Blvd.

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Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, including traffic control and assisting runners.

Not Running? Come & Watch!

The race is always better when there’s a crowd to cheer you on.

Spectator groups are encouraged to be there and make the Iron Mom a fun event for the runners. Church youth groups, neighborhood associations, clubs, bands, sports teams, and dance squads are encouraged to form a spectator group and cheer on the runners.

Remember that groups must officially register to be eligible for prizes.

There is no fee for spectators. A $300 cash grand prize will be given for Best Overall Group at the awards ceremony after the race.

For more information and to sign up to be a volunteer or spectator, visit paducahironmom.com or contact Amy Nolan at amy.nolan@ fsspaducah.com or 270.443.4838.

While You’re There...

Runners and spectators will get to experience some of Paducah’s culture near the Start/Finish at Paducah’s Farmers’ Market. Vendors will be selling many homegrown products, made right here in our region, including produce, baked goods, soap, and other artisan goods. Iron Mom will also have vendors set up on Jefferson Street facing the farmers’ market with race merchandise. You can also get a treat at the Paducah Bank Wow ice cream truck from a from a 5minute chair massage by Relaxation Station.

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Mile markers on each side of the road, 8” high 12 water stations Gatorade offered at miles 3, 6, 9 & 11 Relay zones for relay runners to exchange race bib/belt Permanent & portable bathrooms at Start/Finish Lines as well as along the route #ilovepaducah

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The 2018 Bargain Fair Goes

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he Charity League, Inc., of Paducah is a vital, active and integral part of the Paducah community. This volunteer organization’s foremost purpose is to financially assist Easter Seals of Western Kentucky (ESWKY) and other charities. They do this while creating a legacy of friendship and community between members, and those who serve. Their mission is to positively impact the health, welfare, and general care of women, children, and others in need.

Every year, the ladies of the Charity League pour countless volunteer hours into creating a Spring event. Last year’s Paducah Bluegrass Bash was a tremendous success, and this year the league will be hosting a Bargain Fair.

“We have three events,” Co-chair Maegan Mansfield told me. “Bargain Fair, Paducah Bluegrass Bash, and a golf scramble - each held as a spring event. Bargain Fair rotates every third year, while Paducah

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Bluegrass Bash was a brand-new idea that sort of revamped the traditional Shine and Dine event. We also consider the golf scramble event, and members vote between a Shine and Dine/Paducah Bluegrass Bash style event, or the golf scramble, each year that Bargain Fair is not on deck.”

“We really take pride in our spring events and have incorporated new approaches to ensure they stay fresh and unique for the attendees. Our goal is to make sure that this isn’t a repetitive event and that if you purchase a ticket, you are guaranteed a fun night out.”

A Yard Sale with a Twist

The Charity Leagues’ Bargain Fair has a long history: In 2012, Mary Hunter Hancock and the active members of the league revamped the historic Bargain Fair event by adding a boutique aspect and joining forces with local designers. The Bargain Fair Goes Fixer Upper event will take place on Saturday, April 28, from 7-11am at Paducah’s Julian Carroll Expo Center.

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For 2018, the Bargain Fair co-chairs have decided to change the theme up a bit to reflect the huge interest in the “do-it-yourself” movement. This year’s Bargain Fair is going Fixer-Upper and is sponsored by sponsored by Higdon Furniture. The event will include a silent auction of refinished furniture and home décor. The artist’s piece included in the highest silent auction bid will receive a prize from Charlton & Park.

The event will host a live furniture painting demonstration hosted by Broadway Interiors and there will be two, live give-a-ways from BBQ & More and The Grey Hare Interiors. All of this is in addition to the huge sale that will be going on simultaneously.

A Sneak Peek

If you would like to get a sneak peak of these items, you are in luck!

On Friday, April 27, from 5:30-7:30pm at the same location, there is the Preview Party which will host the silent auction, furniture demonstration, and live give-a-ways. Ticket prices are a $15 donation which includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks. There are so many things to look forward to at Preview Night, and you will have the first chance to shop the bargain fair items.

Since early fall, active Charity League members have been collecting new and gently used items to sell at the Bargain Fair Goes Fixer Upper. They have tons of furniture, home décor items, and seasonal décor have already been donated for the sale. Do you have items you don’t need and that could have a new home? Organizehomers are still accepting donations of furniture, rugs, linens, holiday décor, children’s toys, and home accent items.

For more information, visit paducahcharityleague.com/ or email charityleagueofpaducah@gmail.com. #ilovepaducah

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Autism Isn’t Black & White Gala

id you know that one in every 110 people suffer from autism – that’s almost four million Americans. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASD don’t look different and they don’t have any physical disabilities associated with the disorder. However, they often communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives.

A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately, they are now all called autism spectrum disorder. The spectrum includes autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. That’s why our local autism community has created a non- profit, Families on the Spectrum. To help the community at large understand that autism isn’t black and white.“We really take pride in our spring events and have incorporated new approaches to ensure they stay fresh and unique for the attendees. Our goal is to make sure that this isn’t a repetitive event and that if you purchase a ticket, you are guaranteed a fun night out.”

does throughout the year. The gala will feature a fully catered meal

by Neal’s Catering, a silent auction, music, dancing, and a cash bar.

Majestic Sounds will be the deejay for the night, serenading guests through the festivities.

Masquerade!

An exciting part of the gala each year is choosing the theme. Guests are asked to dress in semi-formal attire and in the theme. Previous gala themes included the Great Gatsby and the Roaring 20s. The theme this year is “Unmasking Autism” and will be a masquerade ball.

There will be the traditional photo booth modeled after the theme.

Autism Isn’t Black & White Gala

Families on the Spectrum is gearing up to host its fifth annual fundraiser, “Autism Isn’t Black and White Gala”. The Gala seeks to raise money in support of the work that Families on the Spectrum

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Get Your Tickets!

The Gala will be held at Soirées Event Center, located at 2069 Irvin Cobb Drive in Paducah. It will be on Saturday, May 19, from 6pm – 10:30pm. To purchase tickets, please visit eventbrite.com/e/familieson-the-spectrum-autism-gala-2018-tickets-42048599493. Tickets are on available for $40 per an individual, or $75 for a couple. There are only 200 seats available and some of these seats will be reserved for corporate sponsors, so guests are encouraged to book now!

Families on the Spectrum

We’re fortunate to have a nonprofit organization in the area that help and supports families of those with a diagnosis of ASD. Families on the Spectrum is a nonprofit organization based in Paducah that seeks to bring awareness of autism to others, and to unite autism families together to form successfully communities and support systems. They serve a 50-mile radius around the Paducah area. The organization has quarterly meetings every year that serve as support groups for parents.

It is crucial for families who have experienced an autism diagnosis in a loved one to know that other parents are going through. It’s also vital that they can share with others how they are feeling. In addition to the quarterly meetings, Families on the Spectrum hosts many events that are autism friendly. Children with autism are sometimes uncomfortable with large crowds and busy areas. This organization helps by holding small parties and outings in environments where the kids can have fun with their friends.

“When a child is diagnosed with Autism, the entire family then has Autism,” Natalie Armstrong, Families on the Spectrum Board Chair, told me. “You all experience it in a different way. It can feel very

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isolating. It can be very overwhelming trying to navigate the ‘what now?’ Families on the Spectrum is a safe place to land for these families. It’s just a place for parents to get together and talk about this life that only someone else living it can understand. It’s a place where our children will be better understood and accepted.”

If you have a family member who has Autism or has been diagnosed with ASD, Families on the Spectrum would like to hear from you.

Please visit familiesonthespectrumky.org. #ilovepaducah

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iLOVE IT

by Amy Noles

Adopt a Duck Save a Life

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he biggest and best (and ONLY) duck race in Paducah is gearing up for its third year. Yes, there’s nothing cuter than hundreds of bright yellow ducks racing to raise money for the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center.

This year’s Paducky Derby is being held at 3pm, on April 21 on Noble Park Pond. Now these aren’t real ducks of course, they are “rubber duckies” - and they are a sight to see! So, what are you waiting for sponsor a racing duck, help a local non-profit, and win a money prize.

Each duck adopted will go directly to saving, building and changing the lives of those affected by domestic violence. Last year’s event raised over $46,000 - almost $30,000 after expenses, and over 8,000 ducks were sold. Organizers are working hard to get 10K ducks adopted this year!

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The day of the event hundreds of people came to watch Paducah Power use three different trucks to dump the ducks into the pond at Noble Park.

“The PaDucky Derby has become a favorite of our community,” said Mary Foley, Executive Director of the Merryman House. “It is such a great way to help support victims of domestic violence, while also bringing the community together around this fun event. This year, we hope to raise more than ever to support our ever-growing organization. We hope folks will consider adopting a single duck for 5 bucks or a flock for 50.00! There is a place for everyone.”

All proceeds from the Paducky Derby will benefit the Merryman House, a non-profit organization which offers both residency and

outreach services to meet the needs of victims of intimate partner abuse and their dependents as they strive to live free of violence in their home. The Merryman House has become a comprehensive advocacy and support center that is devoted to addressing the comprehensive needs of survivors.

E-Quack

Everyone who adopts a duck, whether online, in the mail, at a Paducky Derby booth or in a sponsoring business, is entered into what they call E-Quack - a database that stores all of the information.

Tag numbers are automatically and randomly assigned. Organizers want to make sure that no duck is taking steroids and the race is not fixed, so to ensure the integrity of the race, tag numbers are never given out. Rest assured, however, that all of the ducks you have adopted will be in the water.

If all the ducks have not been adopted by Derby Day, it means that a lucky adopter can still adopt up to an hour prior to the Derby. Their names will be placed at random into the mix, next to a number that does not already have a name by it. Anyone can adopt until an hour before the race begins, as long as the Derby is not sold out.

Pick Up a Quack Pack!

Ducks are now officially available for adoption online. There is also a Quack Pack of six ducks for $25 or Flock of Ducks for $50 that includes 12 ducks. Ducks can be purchased at the Paducky Derby Facebook Page, as well as the Paducky Derby website at duckrace. com/paducah, or at upcoming duck adoption venues.

Ducks will be sold at Kentucky Oaks Mall from 10am–6pm on March 24 and April 7. They will also be selling ducks at the Expo Center during Quilt Week on April 18-20.

The grand prize is $1000 and $500 for second.

This year is the first year for a team prize. If you are one of the winners, the Merryman House will contact you using the information you provided with your duck adoption. You do not need to be present to win, but, seriously, why would you want to miss this?

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

Ducks Helping Victims of Abuse All proceeds from the Paducah Derby benefit The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which offers both residency and outreach services to meet the needs of victims of intimate partner abuse and their dependents as they strive to live free of violence in their home.

MHDCC serves nearly 1000 victims per year through a whole host of services. It serves the eight county purchase region and all services are free of charge. Visit its website at merrymanhouse.org or on Facebook at Facebook.com/merrymanhouse.paducah to get help, get connected or give back. #ilovepaducah

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iSUPPORT

by Amy Noles

Giving Back to the Community Kick-a-thon & Carnival

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or the third year in a row, local dojo, Premier Martial Arts (PMA), is hosting a unique fundraising event in Paducah - the PMA Kick-a-thon. This year, for the first time the event is open to other dojo’s and the public. YOU are invited to be a part of it! Get kicking on Saturday, May 5, from 11am–3pm at PMA which is located at 451 Jordan Drive near Kentucky Oaks Mall.

What Is the Kick-a-Thon?

The Kick-a-thon is an event in which students and parents reach out to the community to gather donations for local charities. In turn for donations, Premier will gather all their students in a display of dedication to the community and demonstrate their martial arts

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discipline. The highlight of the event is when all the students line up to karate kick, as fast and hard as they can, for a specified number of minutes. More than 200 children are expected to participate this year.

It is one of the dojo’s tenets that our students and families become part of the community,” explained Christy Brown, who is not only the event organizer, but the parent of a dojo student. “We want to instill in the students an understanding of what it means to be part of a community. This event will give them the opportunity to give back to those who are in need.”

Last year Premier raised $12,000 and have set an ambitious $20,000 for this year.

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A Whole Lot of Fun Aside from the Kick-a-thon itself; the event will feature games, free face-painting, free balloon animals, inflatables, and demonstrations

by PMA staff and students. You can purchase a ticket for different events and games for $1 each, or purchase an all-access armband for $10.

There will also be a silent auction with items generously donated from the community. Local businesses such as The Craft Bar will host activities for the kids, and the McCracken County Library will also be there with crafts, and to promote their summer reading programs.

Science educator, Jason Lindsey from Hooked on Science will hold a science demonstration.

Both Chick-Fil-A and Coldstone Creamery will be there offering lunch

items for purchase. Chick-Fil-A is donating back 20% of their proceeds back to the event. Parents and adults are encouraged to bring chairs to relax while the kids play. PMA is still seeking donations of items or services which they can add to the silent auction.

Kicking for a Cause Premier is kicking for three local organizations who need community support. The first is the Boys and Girl Club of Paducah, which has been a corner stone in many communities, giving young children a place to learn, participate, and meet strong role models.

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The second is the Community Kitchen in Paducah, a free open kitchen in which they are able to feed the hungry and provide a warming center during the cold months.

The third is Hope Unlimited, a family care center that specializes in helping young families prepare for the blessing of parenthood by offering a wide range of family oriented assistance to future mothers.

If you have any questions regarding the event or ways to donate please contact Christy Brown at 312.953.4060 or Christianne_Brown@ yahoo.com #ilovepaducah

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Dr. Kelly Anunciato ....................................................................................... 17 kellyanunciato.com

McCracken Co. Public Schools ................................................................... 32 mccracken.kyschools.us

April Shoulta Photography ......................................................................... 34 aprilshoultaphotography.com

Michelson Jewelers ....................................................................................... 11 michelson-jewelers.com

Broadway Church of Christ Walk4Water ............................................. 9 walk4water.org

New Haven Assisted Living .......................................................................... 1 newhavenalky.com

Broadway United Methodist Church .................................................... 22 bumc-paducah.org Caring People Services ................................................................................ 30 caringpeopleservices.com Century 21: Ashlea McMillan ......................................................................... 14 paducahproperties.com Colgan Pediatric Dentistry ................................................................... 33, 37 colganpediatricdentistry.com Flanary Vet ..................................................................................................... 18, 36 flanaryvet.com FurKidz Pet Hotel ............................................................................................. 25 furkidzhotel.com Greater Metropolis Tourism ...................................................................... 48 greatermetropolis.com Harmony Road Music School ....................................................................... 24 harmonyroadpaducah.com Hogancamp for State Representative ...................................................... 43 hogancampforkentucky.com Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ....................................................................................... 42 ibkshop.biz Keene Eyewear ..................................................................................................... 23 paducaheyes.com Kentucky Care ...................................................................................................... 29 kentuckycare.net Land Between the Lakes .............................................................................. 40 landbetweenthelakes.us Life Care Center of LaCenter ...................................................................... 24 lifecarecenteroflacenter.com Lindsey Wilson College ................................................................................... 19 lindsey.edu Lone Oak First Baptist Church ........................................................... 35, 42 loneoakfbc.org/wp Lower Town Arts & Music Festival ................................................... 15 lowertownamf.com MainStage School of Performing Arts ................................................. 3 mymainstageschool.com Market House Theatre ................................................................................... 39 markethousetheatre.org

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Quick Care/Four Rivers Internal Medicine .................................................. 2 quickcarepaducah.com Stivers & Stivers PSC ....................................................................................... 25 stiversandstivers.com Symphony Supply ...................................................................................... 31, 43 symphonysupply.com The Rhythm Factory ....................................................................................... 12 trfpaducah.com The Rustic Thread ....................................................................................... 27 @therusticthread Total Rejuvenation .......................................................................................... 36 totalrejuvenationofpaducah.com Trevor Gough, CPA ....................................................................................... 38 trevor@tngcpa.com Tri Rivers Healthcare .................................................................................. 47 tririvershc.com WellSprings ........................................................................................................ 26 wellspringsderm.com WKMS ................................................................................................................... 38 wkms.org Yaya’s Island ...................................................................................................... 13 yayasisland.com Yeiser Art Center ........................................................................................ 21 theyeiser.org

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