Purchase Area Family Magazine Summer 2018

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Editor/Publisher Karen Hammond Contributing Writers Britt Allgood, Will Brandon, Dr. Evelyn M. Jones, Sarah Ladd, Dr, Beverly Largent, Amy Noles, Trish Steckenrider 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 calendar of events.

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une is busting out all over!” (As the song goes.) Well its busting out all over my garden which looks more like a tropical rain forest these days. With a long Winter, and almost no Spring, its growing into Summer at an insane rate. Magnolias blooming in May! Whats happening Mother Nature?

I’m looking forward to some fun times at the lake and beach. If you haven’t filled your June and July Calendar yet, try signing up for one of the many camps and classes that you’ll find in this issue of Purchase Area Family Magazine.

We’ve got a fantastic Summer issue for you filled with fun family events, great recipes to try, and health advice from local experts. PAFM is looking good with our shiny new pages.

We’ve heard from many of our readers and advertisers that you’ve given us “two thumbs up”.

We’re so excited about the new look for PAFM that we decided to give iListwesternkentucky.com a make over too! If you haven’t checked out the new website yet, please visit it today.

It’s responsive to any device and you can now view articles and events from drop-down menus. We’re still working out a few bugs so bear with us. If you find an issue on the site, or have suggestions to improve it, we’d love to hear from you.

Just email admin@allgoodmmedia.net or call our office at 270.415.9400. Wishing everyone a safe, happy Summer!

Karen Hammond on the cover AMPA Sawyer & Tressa Wilham

front cover portrait by Matt Hernandez Creative matthernandezcreative.com Purchase Area Family® is published bi-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 AMPA: Wish It. Dream It. Do It. ..................................................... 6

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

iPlay: Throw Pink Paducah 2018 ............................................................. 9

iDoctor: Sunscreen & Vitamin D ........................................................ 3 2

iCook: Bring on the Tomatoes

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iSupport: 3rd Annual PaBREWcah Beer Fest ............................ 3 5

iSupport: Stomp Out Seizures

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iLove It: McCracken County Talent @The Riff ........................ 3 8

iDoctor: Helping You & Your Child’s Anxiety at the Dentist ..................................................................................... 15

iPlay: Archers Take Aim at Metropolis ........................................... 40 Advertiser's Index ........................................................................................ 46

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Wish It. Dream It. Do It.

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n our cover this month features Tressa Wilham, AMPA’s director and owner, and her daughter Sawyer. AMPA is a premier studio for dance training offering classes for ages 1 ½ years old to 18 in tap, jazz, classical ballet, contemporary ballet, hip hop, and lyrical. AMPA is the place to train if your goal is to learn proper technique in a fun, family atmosphere.

“When you walk into AMPA, we want you to feel like you are walking into a professional dance studio that is inviting and fun,” Tressa says. “AMPA is the place to grow in confidence, creativity, and proper dance technique… Our goal is to make every dancer want to learn and want to grow.”

With the continued growth of the studio, Wilham has welcomed Douglas P. Arnold to the AMPA faculty. Arnold handles the day-to-day administration of the studio and is available to answer questions from parents in the AMPA lobby, as well as assist students with anything they need. Arnold also offers coaching and lessons to AMPA students in voice, acting, piano, and other instruments.

Building Character, Inspiring Passion

AMPA was founded in 2009 under the direction of Tressa Wilham. With the primary goal of instilling students with values that they can use throughout their life: confidence, poise & perseverance, are just a few of the character traits that come with being an AMPA dancer. These are undoubtedly in addition to learning time management, commitment, and team work.

Wilham, prides herself on providing professional dance training, topof-the-line dance facilities, and exposure to nationally known dance choreographers

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“There is so much more to dance than steps and technique,” Wilham explained. “A dancer is a storyteller, an actress and an athlete. Not many sports out there force you to truly ‘find yourself’ in order to be successful.

Dance does just this. At a young age, dance students at AMPA learn that it is what is on the inside that truly counts. Dance has to come from the heart, or it’s just steps.”

Why Choose AMPA?

Located in Jordan’s Crossing behind Kentucky Oaks Mall, AMPA takes great pride in offering one of the best facilities in the area. With 5,500 square feet of space, the school offers three dance rooms all with full length mirrors, Bose sound systems and Marley dance floor surfaces.

It is the only studio in the area to offer state of the art ‘floating dance floors’ (the best floors for dancers as they absorb impact and protect the dancer’s joints). In addition, AMPA is conveniently located within walking distance of Paducah restaurants. The facility also offers video monitoring so that you can watch your dancer learn and free Wi-Fi.

The Dancer ALWAYS Come First

At AMPA, we pride ourselves on helping the students get one step closer to their dreams. AMPA is the only dance studio in the area to have their spring recital at the Carson Center in Downtown Paducah.

Not too many young performers get the opportunity to say they have danced at a state of the art Performing Arts Center with a professional lighting and sound crew… the dancers at AMPA can!

“The dancers truly feel like stars when they perform on the Carson Center stage. They get a dressing room assigned to them, backstage access to an amazing performing arts center, and the ability to say they have performed on the BIG STAGE. It’s truly a magical, fun experience for everyone involved,” says Wilham.

AMPA Faculty

AMPA offers some of the most enthusiastic, educated staff members in the area. All of the teachers at AMPA have a college degree: They have studied and performed dance at a college level and beyond. The staff are truly passionate about dance, and more importantly, genuinely love working with children.

“We try to be so much more than just a ‘teacher’ in the kids’ lives, “says Wilham. “We want to help our students grow with selfesteem; we can’t think of a better way to build their confidence than to educate them with the gift of dance and music. There is no greater feeling as a teacher than to see your students up on the stage having the time of their life.”

Welcome Back, Cate Kroehnke!

AMPA is pleased to announce that Cate Kroehnke will be returning to AMPA this summer, and teaching dance to all ages during the 2018 - 2019 season. Cate grew up dancing at AMPA, and recently graduated with a BA from the University of Alabama.

“Cate is truly an inspiration to all, and will be a wonderful addition to the AMPA faculty,” says Wilham. “Cate is also a certified yoga instructor, and is looking forward to offering yoga classes at AMPA this fall.”

Many Classes to Choose From

AMPA offers a variety of classes and dance styles at many levels. Whether

your child is a beginner just starting out, or a seasoned performer looking for more training, AMPA has a class for you.

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Mommy & Me (age 18 months – 2 ½ years old): Creative Movement with a Parent

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Intro to Pre-K (ages 2-3): Intro to Ballet, Tumbling, Creative Movement

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Pre-K (ages 3-4): Ballet, Tap, Tumbling

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Combo I (Ages 4-5): Ballet, Tap, Tumbling

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Combo II (Ages 5-6): Ballet, Tap, Intro to Jazz

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Combo III (Kindergarten - 1st Grade): Ballet, Tap, Jazz

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Combo IV (2nd Grade - 3rd Grade): Lyrical, Tap, Jazz

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Combo V (4th Grade - 5th Grade): Lyrical, Tap, Jazz

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Hip Hop I (ages 5-8)

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Just Ballet (ask about ages and availability) • Pre-Company Classes (travel to one regional dance competition)

• Competitive Dance Classes (Audition Required)

‘Pre-Company’ & ‘Company’

In addition to recreational level classes, AMPA also offers more intensive level training for the more serious dancers.

The Pre-Company classes are offered to dancers ages 4-18, and are an additional class time for recreational dancers. They meet once a week for 45 minutes and consists of jazz and/or hip hop. In the spring, these classes will travel with the competitive company dancers to ONE regional competition where

t h e y will compete their dance at the recreational level. The Pre-Company classes allow dancers to get more involved without having the full commitment of the competitive company. This class is a great introduction for dancers interested in competitive dance.

It can also be a good balance for dancers who want more, but not all. Pre Company classes will push dancers to grow and excel, while bringing new experiences and being of the spring dance competition.

AMPA also is home to a nationally award winning competition team.

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AMPA Competitive Company 2018 Audition Date: August 13-17 (Times TBA)

For all dancers planning on auditioning for the 2018-2019 AMPA competitive company, please know that you must attend the intensives classes to be offered.

Please check their website, myampa.com, for updates on the dates of the intensives.

• Minis: Ages 5-8 (previous dance experience required) • Juniors: Ages 8-11 (2 years of jazz experience required) • Teens: Ages 11-14 (4 years of jazz experience required)

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Combination Classes (tap/ballet/tumbling/jazz)

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Ballet (with teacher from Nashville Ballet)

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Competitive Company (audition required)

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Private Music Lessons

For a complete list of classes offered at AMPA go to myampa.com Military & law enforcement receive a special discount!

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PeeWee Competition Team

This fall, AMPA will be offering a PeeWee Competition Team. This team will consist of four 4-7 year olds who are interested in traveling with the AMPA company to regional competitions in the spring. The PeeWee Company will meet two days a week. This is the perfect option if your dancer shows a lot of interest in dance, but you don’t feel like you are ready to commit to the Mini company (which meets three days a week). #ilovepaducah

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• Seniors: Ages 14-18 (6 years of jazz experience required) With auditions every fall, the AMPA competitive company trains three to four days a week in the studio, and travels regionally about five times a season. Every other summer, the team ventures to a national dance competition. In the summer of 2017, the AMPA Company was named National Champions for several of their dances.

Class times will be split up in grade levels and will be offered at different times throughout the week. An official schedule will be announced

Pre-Registration Is Ongoing for Fall Dance 2018

Call the studio anytime to register, or stop by the studio during any of the below registration dates.

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by Sarah Ladd

Throw Pink Paducah 2018

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ith the arrival of warm weather (finally) and sunshine, everyone is getting outside and planning outdoor activities. Throw Pink is returning this year for its fourth annual competition. This fun tournament was started by local female disc golf enthusiasts. It’s a great way to engage women in the community, fight breast cancer, and enjoy some competitive disc golf.

What Is Disc Golf?

According to the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), “Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc or Frisbee®.” In the 1970s, the sport was formalized and shares with “ball golf” the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the hole. The hole can be one of several disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole®, an elevated metal basket. For more information on the PDGA, visit www.pdga.com

that have provided so much to the tournament the last few years,” Hawthorne told me. “This year Lourdes Foundation has generously agreed to be the corporate underwriter for the event, so we will really be able to get some awesome items for our players’ packs.”

Register Now!

This year’s tournament will be held Saturday, July 14, from 8 am to approximately 4 pm at Stuart Nelson Park which is located at 175 S Nelson Park Road in Paducah. To register, visit www.discgolfunited.

Throw Pink!

Sponsored by Westside Discs, Throw Pink was founded in 2013 to get women outdoors and playing ,while simultaneously fighting illnesses that target women such as breast cancer. The organization focuses on women’s health and specifically ending breast cancer.

The organization believes that “recreation is a basic need like food, shelter, water, and love. Play more than recharges our batteries. It recreates us.”

Throw Pink encourages women to get outdoors and support those who have a hard time getting recreation because of illness. Local disc golf enthusiast, Virginia Hawthorne, originally started the event in honor of her Aunt Nancy who was a breast cancer survivor. ”I am looking forward to being able to support the disc golf companies

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com/mobile/event-detail.cfm/tourn_id/5439. Registration closes July 4 at midnight. The event has 80 slots available, so register now!

Westside Discs is providing 100 dri-fit t-shirts for the participants.

New in 2018

Hawthorne said that this year the tournament will increase the size of the field by adding two temporary holes and playing 20 holes the first round. “The second round we will split the divisions and we will play 10 holes,” she said. “This will allow us to increase registration by eight people as well as shorten the day by hopefully about an hour, to help out our folks who are attending but have babysitters.”

This year ’s schedule is as follows: Registration

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Players meeting

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First round tee-off

9:30am

Lunch around 12:30–1:30pm (Paducah Bank will be there with the Wow Wagon. Lunch will be provided, but the vendor is not yet confirmed).

Second round

1:30–3pm

Prizes and raffles

3:30–4pm

For more information, to become a sponsor or provide a door prize, or if you wish to volunteer to help, contact Virginia Hawthorne at 270.845.1234.

PDGA

The PDGA, like many organizations, has a serious gender gap. Only 9% of PDGA’s members are women and the organizers of Throw Pink want the community to learn more about this sport and possibly fill this gender gap through spread interest and training.

“I became involved because I play disc golf and we always had only two women show up to our events, myself and one of my (now) dear friends, Cherlyn Rawls,” Hawthorne told me. “I learned about the national Throw Pink organization and their dual mission of fundraising for the fight against breast cancer and growing the sport of disc golf for women - I was hooked!”

The Cause: Lourdes Foundation Women’s Services

Last year, the event raised $3,600 for Lourdes Foundation Women’s Services. This year Throw Pinkl want to raise $6,000 towards the foundation’s fight against breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2018, around 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, around 63,960 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer), and about 40,920 women will die from breast cancer. ACS reports that death rates from female breast cancer dropped 39% from 1989 to 2015.

Since 2007, breast cancer death rates have been steady in women younger than 50 but have continued to decrease in older women.

These decreases are believed to be the result of finding breast cancer earlier through screening and increased awareness, as well as better treatments. To continue this positive decline, events like Throw Pink are necessary to raise the crucial funds for research and treatments.

For more information on breast cancer, visit cancer.org.

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by Britt Allgood

Bring On the Tomatoes

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mmertime. Backyard parties, baseball, time at the lake, and if you are a gardener, typically more produce than you can handle (unless you are into canning or supplying a food pantry). We don’t really have a “proper” garden, unless you count my herbs, but we always plant a few tomato and pepper plants.

I love fresh tomatoes and eat them straight off the plant. But if the growing season if favorable, we typically have more tomatoes than we can handle. So, in preparation of the bounty of tomatoes soon to come, I’m sharing a few tomato recipes with you.

Tomatoes & Pasta

Back in September of 2015, I shared a homemade Marinara sauce on iList with you that can use fresh or canned tomatoes. Marinara is a classic French “mother” sauce and is the basis for several other pasta sauces.

It’s easy to make and can be canned for use later. Be sure to follow good canning practices if you decide to store in this fashion. This is a great way to use some of those larger tomatoes like beef steak or Better Boy.

Tomato Soup

Soup isn’t the first thing that comes to mind in the heat of summer, but some soups are meant to be served cold like Gazpacho. Another candidate for serving cold is Roasted Tomato and Red Bell Pepper soup.

Both soups contain summer vegetables that will be at their peak of flavor and will add a cool respite to any steamy summer evening. I’ve not tried freezing or canning either of these soups, but if you have that many extra tomatoes why not experiment a little. All it will cost you is a little time and thyme.

Tomato Salads

Heirloom tomatoes are the perfect fit for a simple tomato salad. Cut them up into bite sized pieces, add a little green onion or fresh basil, and olive oil or a splash of good balsamic vinegar. Top with a bit of fresh mozzarella or blue cheese, a dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper and munch away.

Pass the Pico de Gallo!

Mexican food on a hot summer day with a cold adult beverage is a wonderful thing. It’s even better is served with fresh Pico de Gallo. Pico is as easy as cutting up vegetables. Actually, that’s all it is. Adjust the level of heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of jalapeño and black pepper. If you are using fresh jalapeño peppers, I recommend wearing rubber gloves when chopping and remove the ribs and seeds to lower the heat level.

I hope these recipes are helpful in dealing with the plethora of tomatoes that will soon be coming your way. Live, Love, Laugh and Eat Well.

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recipes Pico de Gallo

6 to 8 ripe tomatoes, diced into small pieces 1 small red onion, peeled and diced 1 fresh jalapeño, diced (remove ribs and seeds to lower the heat) ¼ cup fresh cilantro Juice from ½ of a fresh lime ½ tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl (e.g. glass). Mix and cover. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes for flavors to combine. Serve over food or with tortilla chips.

NOTE: The strength of jalapeño peppers varies. Removing ribs and seeds will help lower the heat, but if pico is still too hot, double the other ingredients and mix. You will have a lot of pico but at least you will be able to eat it.

Roasted Tomato & Red Bell Pepper Soup Serves 4 to 8 (as main or starter) Time: about an hour

2 ¼ pounds tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 large red bell peppers, quartered and seeded 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 8 to 10 cloves of garlic, peeled 2 TBSP olive oil 1 tsp fresh or ½ tsp dried thyme About 2 cups water Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, bell peppers, onion, and garlic cloves on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Roast vegetables until brown and tender, turning peppers, onions and garlic occasionally for about 40 minutes.

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Remove from oven and cool. Transfer vegetables and juices to a food processor or use an immersion mixer. Add the thyme and process to a puree. Gradually add water to thin the soup to the desired consistency. Soup can be served chilled, hot or at room temperature.

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese Serves 2

1 cup currant, grape or cherry heirloom tomatoes, halved ½ cup chopped green onions ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and Freshly ground black pepper Blue cheese for crumbling Combine first three ingredients in a medium size bowl. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Crumble blue cheese over top and serve.

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by Amy Noles

Stomp Out Seizures

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are to Defeat Epilepsy Walk is the largest awareness building and fundraising event of the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana (EFKY). You are invited to lace up your shoes and join in this fight in Paducah! Get involved and join the walk to help EFKY provide much needed hope and support to the over 153,000 children, adults, and veterans living with epilepsy and seizure disorders, and their loved ones in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Be a super hero in the fight against epilepsy and join forces in this fun-filled, family oriented and noncompetitive event to stomp out seizures!

The #Dare to Defeat Epilepsy Walk is a 5k walk to help spread epilepsy awareness in the community and create funding for the foundation

to continue its mission. This is the fifth year EFKY has held the walk in Paducah. The walk is set to take place on June 23 at Noble Park Shelter. Registration begins at 9am, with the walk beginning at 10am.

The cost is $25 per walker and includes a breakfast item, lunch item, t-shirt and door prize ticket.

This year organizers are working to raise $153,000 - that is only $1 for each of the 153,000 men, women, and children, EFKY has the honor of serving who are living with epilepsy and seizures this region. All funds raised directly benefit the EFKY’s vital education, outreach, advocacy, and direct client services.

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Get Involved!

Simply visit www.efky.org/walk and register to participate, set your personal fundraising goal, recruit team members to join your team, and fund raise together to successfully achieve your mission! Each walker & virtual walker is required to raise or donate a minimum of $25 to participate.

Create your team name to honor or in memory of a loved one with epilepsy. Your involvement will have a real impact working together to defeat this condition. There you can pre-register as a walker, or virtual walker, and reserve your T shirt.

Funds raised will be collected at registration on walk day. Walkers raising funds online will have their donations added to any monies turned in on walk day for a grand total. Virtual walkers should turn in donations raised before walk day to receive prize(s) earned.

Win Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to individuals who raise funds to support the programs and services of EFKY. Earn one of these great prizes based on the total pledges collected. Prizes are not cumulative except for the t-shirt.

For more information or help with registration, call Gary Zortman at 502.907.1537 or 866.275.1078 ext. 12 or email him at gzortman@efky.org.

A Personal Reason to Walk

Gary Zortman has a very special reason why he works as the Events Manager at EFKY. Gary’s daughter Hailey is 14-years-old and was

diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of one. The Zortmans lived in Paducah up until 2008 when they moved to Louisville to be closer to their neurologist.

The Zortmans started volunteering with the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana as soon as they moved to Louisville. Gary became chairman over the annual Epilepsy Walks then became a board member with the foundation. With Gary’s passion to provide support to so many individuals he later became the Events Manager with the foundation as well as host youth events sponsored by Kosair Charities throughout Kentuckiana.

“University of Louisville Pediatric Neurology’s Dr. Puri has been seeing Hailey ever since she was diagnosed with epilepsy and has found medication to control her seizures,” Gary told me. “Hailey suffers from Absence Seizures and Grandmal Seizures. One of the side effects of her seizure medication is tiredness which we make sure she gets plenty or rest and naps daily. Over the past several years we have noticed memory loss due to her seizures but Hailey does not let that stop her from overcoming daily tasks.”

The Epilepsy Foundation of Kentucky

The EFKY is a non-profit organization based in Louisville and serving the entire state of Kentucky and southern Indiana. They provide help, hope and support to over 153,000 individuals living with and affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders. Their mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.

As an independent affiliate of the national Epilepsy Foundation, EFKY provides an array of vital programs and services to improve the livesof those affected in our region. They are especially honored to receive financial support from Kosair Charities, numerous health care, and business partners.

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One in 26 people will develop epilepsy.

The prevalence of epilepsy in Kentucky is higher than the national average.

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological condition, after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease, and these conditions can cause seizures.

More people die each year from seizures and seizure related accidents than breast cancer and AIDS. Up to 50% of veterans sustaining a traumatic brain injury during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq will develop post traumatic epilepsy from their injury.

Epilepsy is more prevalent than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease combined.

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Helping You and Your Child’s Anxiety at the Dentist

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s children are preparing to start school this summer, many this visit the dental for the first visit. I find many parents are concerned about their child, and perhaps their younger siblings who need dental care. This concern is accompanied by questions about how dental care is delivered, and a common belief that a child must be put to sleep to have treatment.

“Good dental health for a lifetime starts with early preventive visits.”

This statement makes sense to most people, but early visits are often coupled with concerns about how the young child will react to dental care, even if it is only a fluoride treatment - and heaven forbid, if the child should have dental decay! It’s best to treat even small cavities, but there is still the nagging concern about how a child will accept an oral exam, fillings or other treatments.

Managing a young child’s behavior can be accomplished in many different ways, depending on the child’s needs and the parent’s wishes. There is a wide range of possibilities from soothing music to general anesthesia. Parents should be prepared to ask questions that will help them make the best decision for their young child.

Many children, even very young children, with proper preparation and assistance can be comfortable with dental treatment in the dental office. Distraction, through conversation or videos, can soothe even the most anxious child. The simple act of holding the child’s hand often makes the difference between tears, and a happy youngster.

The dentist you chose should fully review all needed care with the parent or caregiver as well as how it will be accomplished. For most children the information is straight forward and simple, but for others who may have significant dental problems, or for children with special health care needs, sedation and general anesthesia are appropriate options. No matter the therapy recommended for the child, parents should be ready to ask important questions.

General Anesthesia is usually delivered in a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. The child has treatment done while he or she is unconscious, breathing through a tube placed in their throat. Sedation ranges from mild (Nitrous Oxide), moderate (usually given orally), deep sedation and general anesthesia.

Guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry require that the dentist administering sedation be capable of rescuing the patient from deeper sedation than planned, and that a qualified individual monitor the child during treatment.

Before any treatment the parent should ask if the treatment can be postponed until the child is more cooperative. They should ask if there are any alternate therapies for their child. Parents should be fully aware of the risks and negative consequences of the treatment. An obvious risk factor for sedation is airway obstruction for a very young child, and overweight or obese children require special attention.

Especially challenging is treatment for children with special health care needs. These children often exhibit resistant behaviors because of anxiety or a lack of understanding. Frequently these patients can be managed in the dental office with the assistance of the parent, and with protective stabilization. General anesthesia and sedation may be the choice method of treating these patients if all other methods fail.

A guide for parents comes from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry lists of indications and contraindications for general anesthetic. Children may require general anesthesia if they are extremely uncooperative, cannot cooperate due to psychological or emotional maturity, or require immediate care. General anesthesia may be used if the patient cannot use local anesthetic, or if there is significant care required.

Contraindications for the use of general anesthesia include a cooperative patient with minimal needs, a very young patient with minimal needs that can be addressed with alternative therapies, or postponement of the treatment. Included in contraindications is the patient or practitioner convenience. Sedation and general anesthesia for children is an important and sometimes necessary treatment, but should never be treated lightly or routine.

The most risk reduction for any therapy happens when the parent is fully informed, and can make an informed decision that is best for the child and the family. A full discussion of treatment results in happier families, who are not afraid to seek early dental care. #ilovepaducah

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Summer 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.

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FREE Summer Jam Party 1-4pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Kick off Summer Reading with the sounds of DJ Corndog, an inflatable bouncy house, local vendors, food, games & fun.

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FREE Historic Preservation 101 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Discussion, led by Chris Black, on the background of historic preservation in Paducah & its role in community development.

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Geology Rocks!

9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Be a rockin’ geologist and paleontologist for a day as you discover and unearth beautiful rocks, minerals, & fossils!

FREE Pedal in Paducah! The Coke Plant 6pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Tour some of Paducah’s most notable spots in this series of laid-back, leisurely-paced, family-friendly rides. No rider left behind. Start & finish in the library parking lot. Bring your helmet.

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FREE Yoga in the Garden 12-1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Enjoy the calming & healthful effects of yoga. Open to all levels, ages.

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FREE Teen Summer Reading: The Art & Science of Hip-Hop 2-3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Explore urban art & the sounds of Hip-Hop. FREE Shorts & Stouts Discussions: John Cheever 7-8pm Dry Ground Brewing Co. mclib.net 270.442.2510 Focusing on a pair of stories by John Cheever: The Swimmer & The Enormous Radio.

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Geology Rocks!

9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 See June 12th description.

FLAG DAY FREE Evening Upstairs - Kentucky & the Great War: World War I on the Home Front 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Learn why Kentuckians were loyal supporters & had one of the lowest draft dodging rates in the country.

FREE NextLevel! Coding Jam 9-11am McCracken Co. Public Library 270.442.2510 x122 mclib.net Join us at Sprocket in the Coke Plant to learn some coding skills & make your own animated musical creations with Scratch from MIT. For students in grades 6 & up. Please call in advance as space is limited.

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FREE Teen Summer Reading: Off Your Rocker Refreshments 2-3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 With the help of some local culinary experts, learn the art of juicing, muddling, & pairing flavors as funky flavors are crafted from scratch as well as rock out to some front porch music.

FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Animal Tales - Born to Be Wild!

9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 This show features a variety of wildlife from all over the globe that will demonstrate their unique vocal abilities for you. Get up close and personal while learning about these animals that were born to rock.

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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 Children’s Summer Reading: Animal Tales - Born to Be Wild!

9:30am, 11am & 1pm mclib.net See June 19th description.

McCracken Co. Public Library 270.442.2510

FREE Adult Summer Read 6pm Maiden Alley Cinema mclib.net 270.442.2510 See a screening of the movie Gone Girl followed by a discussion of the acclaimed novel by author Gillian Flynn. Concessions available for purchase.

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#DareTo Defeat Epilepsy Walk 9am efky.org See article on page 12 for more information.

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FREE Teen Summer Reading: Zen Rock Gardens 2-3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Design your own portable Zen rock garden to take home. Pizza boxes and materials provided. In the library garden, weather permitting.

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Big Bang Boom!

9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Big Bang Boom is a pop/rock music group from Greensboro that plays parent-friendly children’s music. The live show is high-energy, so expect to move!

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FREE to enter. Donations at the door accepted. See the article on page 35 for more information.

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FREE Cactus Rock Craft 2-4pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 x124 Rock painting - come turn a boring rock into an adorable cactus plant, Call to register as space is limited.

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FREE Teen Summer Reading: Abstract Painting with Pattern 2-3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Make a rockin’ design using paint to create patterns & rhythm. Paint in the library garden & sip lemonade. Outdoor program, weather permitting.

FREE Shorts & Stouts Discussions: Joyce Carol Oates 7-8pm Dry Ground Brewing Co. mclib.net 270.442.2510 Focusing on a pair of stories by Joyce Carol Oates: Heat & Where Are You Going. Where Have You Been?

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Roger Wayne Illusions 9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 The Amazing Roger Wayne goes beyond magic! He will enchant the audience with music, comedy, lots of audience participation & even levitation!

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Roger Wayne Illusions 9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 See July 10th description.

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FREE City Government 101 7pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Did you know there are three different forms of city government in

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FREE Small Business Workshop 10am-12pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 x124 Call to register.

Throw Pink 2018 8am-4pm discgolfunited.com See article on page 8 for more information.

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FREE Teen Summer Reading: Guitar Hero Contest 2-3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Guitar Hero projected on the big screen! Become a rock star & perform live.

PaBREWcah 5-10pm Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention Center pabrewcah.com 270.444.0065 See the article on page 32 for more information.

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Hooked on Science with Mr. Science 9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 From popping a balloon with an orange to creating a human circuit, students discover how “science rocks” by doing some of the most amazing science experiments.

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 Children’s Summer Reading: Hooked on Science with Mr. Science 9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 See July 17 description.

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FREE NextLevel! Coding Jam 9-11am McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 x122 Join us at Sprocket in the Coke Plant to learn some coding skills & make your own animated musical creations with Scratch from MIT. For students in grades 6 & up. Please call in advance as space is limited.

Back to School Open House 11am-1pm Four Rivers Internal Medicine & QuickCare quickcarepaducah.com 270.444.8000 Kids/Sports physicals only $25 (flat rate; immunizations not included).

Meet & greet QuickCare providers, staff & tour their building.

Pediatrician Dr. McGregor will be on site. GIveaways to the first 50 children.,

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FREE Teen Summer Reading: Library Idol 2-3pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Do you have what it takes to be Paducah’s next Librarian Idol? Let loose with karaoke hosted by DJ Corndog of Corndog Sound & Light Company.

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Market House Theatre 9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Join us for a fun and interactive show from the talented actors and actresses from the Market House Theater!

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FREE Children’s Summer Reading: Market House Theatre 9:30am, 11am & 1pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 See July 24th description.

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FREE Evening Upstairs - Mose Rager: Kentucky’s Shy Guitar Master 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 Discussion on Mose Rager’s life & influence on music.

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FREE Rock Climbing 101 7-8pm McCracken Co. Public Library mclib.net 270.442.2510 All the basics will be covered. You’ll be introduced to the history & various disciplines of climbing (indoors & out), as well as safety considerations, climbing techniques & basic gear.

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ON-GOING EVENTS & NOTICES FREE Baby & Me McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 11-11:30am; 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS 9:30am. Special story time for babies 0-2 years of age. mclib.net Bags of Love McCracken Co. Cooperative Extension. 3 RD TUESDAYS 9:30am-12:30pm Bags provided to care for children's immediate needs. 270.554.9250 mccrackenextension.org 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 NextLevel! Summer Coding Club for Teens. McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS, JUNE 14-JULY 26 3-4pm. Make games & animations in Scratch, design your own website, & play with some robots. Lots of cool coding activities to get through in 6 sessions. Geared for 6th grade students and up. mclib.net Paducah Kennel Club Meeting 1325 Fisher Road. 2ND TUESDAYS 7pm 270.210.8298 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

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 11am. An exciting new foreign language story time alternating between French & Spanish 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. 1 ST 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 Lego Night. Graves County Public Library. 1 ST 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 FREE NextLevel! Summer Coding Club for Kids. McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS, JUNE 14-JULY 26 1-2pm. Make games & animations in Scratch, design your own website, & play with some robots. Lots of cool coding activities to get through in 6 sessions. Geared for 3rd-5th grade students. mclib.net

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2018 Quilt Show at the Hotel Metropolitan. 724 Oscar Cross Ave., Paducah.

APRIL 19-20 270.443.7918 facebook.com/events/1538886666230532 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 Summer Baby & Me: Rockin’ Readers. McCracken County Public Library.

THURSDAYS, JUNE 14-JULY 26 9:30-10am. Music can help build the same parts of the brain that help with speech, learning, & literacy skills - not that you needed an excuse to boogie! Come sing some songs, read some books, dance a few jigs, & so much more. 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 Wonder Time McCracken County Public Library. TUESDAYS 4-6pm.

Encouraging curiosity & promoting self-expression. mclib.net FREE Yoga Story Time. McCracken County Public Library. THURSDAYS, JUNE 14JULY 26 9:30-11am. These Yoga-based stories encourage a healthy self awareness in children through stories, songs & movement. 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.

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

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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 3RD 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 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

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.

4-Week Summer Dance Session. The Rhythm Factory, 701 Jefferson Street, Paducah. JUNE 19 & 26, JULY 3 & 10 270.210.4990 trfpaducah.com

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

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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

For military & their families operationhomefront.org

The Mathews ASA Pro/Am Championship. Mermet Lake Fish & Wildlife Area. JUNE 25-27 See the article on page 38 for more information. metropolistourism.com/archerytournaments

Paducah Lifeline Ministries. Counseling & help for life–controlling addictions. Call 270.443.4743. 2801

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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 Dynamic Dudes. The Rhythm Factory, 701 Jefferson Street, Paducah. JULY 9-13 270.210.4990 trfpaducah.com FREE Evening Bike Rides BikeWorld, 809 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah. TUESDAYS 5:30pm 270.442.0751 bikeworldky.com Fall 2018 Dance Registration. Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance, 3322 North Friendship Road, Paducah. JULY 28, 29, AUGUST 4 & 11 270.442.1100 beverlyrogersacademy.com Fall In-House Registration. The Rhythm Factory, 701 Jefferson Street, Paducah.

AUGUST 8-10 4-7pm Fall classes begin AUGUST 20 270.210.4990 trfpaducah.com FREE Family Track Run Practice Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. TUESDAYS 6-7pm. 270.444.8508 Farm Songs & the Sound of “Moo-sic” Summer Camp. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste 2, Paducah. JULY 9-13 270.444.3669 harmonyroadpaducah.com 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.

SATURDAYS 10am Students rehearse a short play with a performance 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 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 Summer Camps. Market House Theatre. Space is limited & classes are beginning to fill. Call 270.444.6828 or visit markethousetheatre. org for an updated list of camps still available.

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 My Trip to the Mountains Summer Camp. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste 2, Paducah. JUNE 18-22 270.444.3669 harmonyroadpaducah. com Night Moves Dance Club American Legion. 425 Legion Drive.

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

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Peter & the Wolf Summer Camp. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste 2, Paducah. JUNE 25-29 270.444.3669 harmonyroadpaducah.com Physics of Music Summer Camp. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste 2, Paducah. JULY 30-AUGUST 1 270.444.3669 harmonyroadpaducah. com Piano 101 Camp Keys & Mallets. Harmony Road Music School, 2226 Broadway, Ste 2, Paducah. JULY 16-20 270.444.3669 harmonyroadpaducah.com Pretty as a Princess Camp. The Rhythm Factory, 701 Jefferson Street, Paducah.

JULY 9-13 270.210.4990 trfpaducah.com Rewind Camp. The Rhythm Factory, 701 Jefferson Street, Paducah. JUNE 18-22 270.210.4990 trfpaducah.com 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 Sister Act. Market House Theatre. THROUGH JUNE 16 When a lively lounge singer sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Great music & fun for the entire family. 270.444.6828 markethousetheatre.org FREE Summer Sports Camp Extravaganza. Lone Oak First Baptist, 3601 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. JULY 16-19 5pm Boys & girls, ages 4 through 6th grade - Pick your favorite sport: Soccer, flag football, cheerleading, basketball, centershot archery (for 3rd-6th graders). Registration open through July 16. 270.554.1441 loneoakfbc.org/sportscamp Triple Threat Boot Camp. The Rhythm Factory, 701 Jefferson Street, Paducah.

JULY 16-20 270.210.4990 trfpaducah.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 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) 3:30-4pm.

Free to children under 4. 270.924.2299 landbetweenthelakes.us 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

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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 Cool Critters Day. LBL Nature Station. landbetweenthelakes.us

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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.

270.924.2233 landbetweenthelakes.us Families on the Spectrum Lourdes Garden Room. Refreshments provided & guest speakers quarterly. See our Facebook page for upcoming meetings & times. info@familiesonthspectrumky.org FREE Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! Open your heart & home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Omni Visions, Inc. makes training easy & flexible for your schedule. 270.206.8690 omnivisions.com From Earth to the Universe. Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond. EVERY DAY 2-2:45pm. landbetweenthelakes.us FREE Game On! Vacation Bible School. Lone Oak First Baptist, 3601 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. JUNE 18-22 9am-12pm Open to boys & girls, ages 4 through 5th grade. 270.554.1441 loneoakfbc.org/vbs Heartland Christian Home Educators Support, field trips, & fellowship for home school families in the area. 618.638.3289. Family Night on the 3RD FRIDAYS

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.

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 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Homeschoolers A small, growing group

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loyal to the Pope & the Magisterium. Moms meet every other month & with their children on the off months. stewart4aj@yahoo.com Paducah Parks Services offers classes for children, teens, & adults.

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

language class includes introduction to deaf culture. Over 200 signs will be taught with classroom time utilized to practice these words & phrases. $45. Register online. 270.534.3335 ws.kctcs.edu/ westkentucky/category/category.aspx?C&S=51 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 Tours for Teachers. Wickliffe Mounds. FRIDAYS 10am-3pm. Must make advance reservations. 270.335.3681 kentuckystateparksfoundation.org

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 Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus - Vacation Bible School. Broadway United Methodist Church, 701 Broadway, Paducah. JULY 15-17 270.443.2401 bumcpaducah.org Sign Language Classes West Kentucky Technical & College. Beginning sign

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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

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. 1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS 11am. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206

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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 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

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iDOCTOR

by Evelyn M. Jones, M.D. WellSprings Dermatology

Sunscreen and Vitamin D

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itamin D deficiency has been debated in the literature and studied extensively for the past decade. The role that sun protection and use of sunscreens plays in this process has been a hot topic…pardon the pun. The bottom line is that we need Vitamin D and we need to protect our skin from the sun, too!

So, how do we do that? Well it is really not that difficult. We must first understand the facts and dispel the myths surrounding this subject because our lives can depend on it.

Vitamin D is very important for bone health. It helps keep our bones strong, decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Our immune system is also strengthened by an adequate level of Vitamin D in our bodies helping to prevent infection and several diseases.

Therefore, it’s essential to find healthy ways to keep our levels of Vitamin D at appropriate and necessary levels.

Sun protection for our skin is also very important. Exposure to ultraviolet light (UVL) from the sun or tanning beds causes cell damage to our skin which leads to aging of the skin, fine lines, wrinkles and skin cancer. Studies have shown that UVL is associated with 86% of Melanoma skin cancers and 90% of Squamous Cell and Basal Cell skin cancers.

So, we definitely want to find a way to protect our skin from this risk of cancer and aging as we maintain an appropriate Vitamin D level.

Let’s dispel the 3 main myths in this area.

1. Sun exposure is the best way to keep adequate levels of Vitamin D. FALSE! The skin is a source to make Vitamin D. Ultraviolet B rays from the sun react with 7-DHC in the skin. 7-DHC is then converted to Vitamin D3 which is the active form of Vitamin D. First of all, this ability to convert the inactive to the active form of Vitamin D reaches its maximum capacity with 10-15 minutes of exposure 2-3 times a week. Then the body starts disposing of Vitamin D due to overload. So the skin as a source of Vitamin D is very limited.

2. Sunscreens prevent the UVB rays from reaching the skin’s surface, stopping Vitamin D production.

FALSE! Since sunscreens are not 100%, some of the UVB rays will still reach the skin’s surface even with the best of sunscreens being used. Studies have failed to show that wearing sunscreen leads to a Vitamin D deficiency.

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3. Tanning beds protect against Vitamin D deficiency and are a safe way to get UVL exposure.

FALSE! First of all tanning beds are UVA light which causes premature aging of the skin, brown discoloration and penetrates deeper into the skin causing cell damage and increasing the risk of skin cancer. In fact, indoor tanners are 74% more likely to develop Melanoma than those who do not use tanning beds. They are also 2.5 times more likely to get Squamous Cell cancer and 1.5 times more likely to get Basal Cell cancer.

Secondly, the rays of tanning beds do NOT include UVB, which is the ultraviolet ray that can convert 7-DHC to active Vitamin D.

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Thirdly, UVL weakens the immune system therefore adding to the risk of diseases caused from having a Vitamin D deficiency.

Along with this, protect your skin from the sun by following these guidelines from the Skin Cancer Foundation’s standard recommendations.

• Seek the shade, especially between 10am and 4pm.

So what is the answer for optimizing health with an adequate Vitamin D level while protecting the skin from skin cancer and aging?

Get your source of Vitamin D from food (such as fatty fish and fortified foods such as orange juice), supplements and incidental sun exposure.

For most people, the Institute of Medicine recommends 600 IU of Vitamin D daily. #ilovepaducah

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• Do not burn.

• Avoid sun tanning and UV tanning booths.

• Cover up with clothing, including a broadbrimmed hat and UV blocking sunglasses.

• Use a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.

For extended outdoor activity, use a waterresistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

• Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every 2 hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

• Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of 6 months.

• Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.

• See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

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iSUPPORT

by Sarah Ladd

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he folks in western Kentucky love their art, live music and beer, so it’s not surprising that we have several regional festivals dedicated to those very things. PaBREWcah, a signature fundraising event for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, has become one of the most popular. It is returning for its third year with a few changes to the schedule and location - and even more great beer!

Morgan Walker, Operations Manager for the PSO. “The app will also give you full access to information about the breweries and individual beers featured at the festival.”

The Paducah Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is gearing up for their 3rd annual PaBREWcah Beer Fest. This event is a chance for the Paducah community to get together to enjoy wonderful craft beer and local music. This important fundraising event helps the Symphony to bring incredible classical music to our city and to provide music education to thousands of local children each year.

NEW Location & Time

PaBREWcah 2018 will take place on June 16, from 5 - 10pm. For the past couple of years the festival has taken place in the downtown parking lot off Broadway. This year it will be held on the PaducahMcCracken County Convention & Expo Center Parking Lot at 415 Park Street, Paducah.

“PaBREWcah Beer Fest will be on the app Untappd, giving beer lovers the ability to “check in” their beers as they try them,” explained

Safety Tip For your safety, please bring a designated driver to the event. DDs may enter the event free of charge when accompanying a ticket-holder, but will not be served any alcohol. They can ensure you enjoy the evening and beer without risking anyone’s life on the way home. iListWesternKentucky.com

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A Hot Event, But Now After Dark

This event offers a unique opportunity for you to meet regional brewers and try a beer you’ve never tasted before. This year, the festival will be held in the evening to avoid the heat of the afternoon. Walker said this is what she is most excited about this year.

“I think that while PaBREWcah was a great afternoon event, it will be an incredible evening event,” Walker said. “Who doesn’t love a cold craft beer on a warm summer night? Our first-ever VIP experience is very exciting as well!”

This year, the event is expecting over 25 breweries. To find out what interesting breweries you can find at PaBREWcah please visit their website - the list is being constantly updated on pabrewcah.com.

NEW VIP Experience

New for 2018 is a VIP experience. Purchase this special event pass which includes all that comes with a general admission ticket, plus access to an air-conditioned VIP area with conveniences you won’t want to miss out on. VIP’s receive an extra punch card for eight, 4-ounce tastes of specialty and limited release beers from breweries that include Bell’s Inspired Brewing, Madtree Brewing Company, Mill Creek Brewing, Paducah Beer Works, Samuel Adams, Sweetwater Brewing and West 6th Brewing. VIPs can also participate in a bourbon tasting featuring select Wagner Family barrel picks courtesy of Wagner Wine & Spirits.

Live Music

Throwing Copper will be performing as well as Adam H & Friends.

Throwing Copper is a self-proclaimed Paducah party band and has

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roots in church, variety, bar, and grunge alternative rock. For more information, visit throwingcopperband.com.

Adam H & Friends are a Paducah based band, featuring Adam Horbovetz on guitar and vocals. Adam is the lead musician in the band Adam & The H Bombs. This talented group serves up classic rock, jazz, and blues ranging from the 1950s to the present. The band formed from a group of musical friends back in 2005.

Volunteer

If you want a free t-shirt and a $5 general admission ticket (to be enjoyed outside of your volunteer shift), PaBREWcah is accepting volunteers for the event. Volunteers can sign up for three-hour shifts before, during, and after the festival. It’s easy to help, just visit pabrewcah.com/volunteers.

Tickets

Advance purchase tickets are $25 for general admission and $45 for VIP. Day-of tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for VIP. Tickets are expected to sell quickly especially for the VIP experience – so get yours today.

General Admission ticket includes a commemorative tasting glass and 10 four ounce tastes from your choice of the craft breweries.

Additional general admission punch cards can be purchased at the event for $20 each. Purchase advance tickets at pabrewcah.com.

Paducah Symphony Orchestra `The Paducah Symphony (PSO) was founded in 1979 to provide the highest quality orchestral and choral music to area residents, as well as employment to professional musicians in western Kentucky. The mission of the PSO is to bring the rewards of great music to a growing and diverse regional audience.

The PSO encompasses a wide range of ensembles, including the Professional Orchestra, adult Symphony Chorus, multi-county Youth and Children’s Chorus, and a number of Music Education Program.

All proceeds from PaBRREWcah 2018 will go to support PSO programming, outreach and education programs. For more information, please visit pabrewcah.com, the event Facebook page @pabrewcah, or call 270.444.0065. #ilovepaducah

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iLOVE IT

by Will Brandon

McCracken County Talent @ the Riff

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ith shows like America’s Got Talent, The Voice, and World of Dance dominating the land of television, it is no secret that we all love to see our friends and neighbors show off their hidden skills, and extraordinary abilities.

Western Kentucky boasts an abundance of artistic individuals - many with a secret desire for their “five minutes of fame!”

Naturally, we have a venue for all you talented folks to showcase your skills - that’s right, a talent show right here in our backyard! Can you juggle four pumpkins at once, impersonate the sound of 1000 bees, sing higher than Steven Tyler, or paint a portrait of Mona Lisa with your toes? Whatever your skill, you’re invited to share it on the stage of the RIFF event center. It’s time for the McCracken County @ the Riff!

As an event that has been a part of McCracken County for the past 33 years, the McCracken County Talent Contest is a staple for the community and a highly anticipated chance for those around us to have a time to truly shine. Presented by Douglas P Music Studio, the contest will be happening on Saturday, June 30 at 6pm, inside the RIFF, which is located at 2055 Irvin Cobb Drive in Paducah.

Win A Spot in the Kentucky State Fair

Doug P. Arnold, owner of Douglas P Music Studio and office manager for the Academy of Movement and Performing Arts (AMPA), has also been the talent contest manager of the show for the past 16 years. Since taking over as organizer, the number

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of entries has grown to as many as 50 participants, with an audience of 200-300 people. Contestants should note that this show serves as the only open preliminary contest in the county for the Coca-Cola Talent Classic at the Kentucky State Fair in August!

You Do What You Do Best

contest and finalist at the Kentucky State Fair. Mckynleigh is currently playing the role of Janelle Woods on the 1st National Broadway tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

The talent contest will consist of five different age groups: 4-7, 8-12, 1317, 18-21, 22 and over. Contestants are not confined to any particular skill set, so whatever you feel counts as your talent, they want to see it! In addition to prize money and trophies awarded in each different age division, the top three acts from the 13-21 age category will advance to, and compete at, the upcoming 40th annual Coca-Cola Talent Classic.

Be A Talent Sponsor

The contest is still looking for organizations and businesses to help sponsor the community event with a monetary donation or gift certificates. If you are interested in sponsoring the contest or know someone who would be interested in competing, please contact Arnold at TalentContest@comcast. net, or you can call him directly at 270.331.1372.

“I think this talent competition is a great asset to the community, especially with the additional opportunity to advance to the Kentucky State Fair,” said Arnold.

“We’ve had several kids use the CocaCola Talent Classic as a springboard for their career in the arts.” In 2017, finalist Emma Johnson made it to the finals at the state fair and ended up winning 1st Place Sweepstakes.

This year, the McCracken County Talent Contest will feature a special performance from Mckynleigh Abraham, a previous winner of the

I believe that everyone has a talent that is worth showcasing to the world, and there is no better time than now to take that chance.

Whether you kick, dance, juggle, sing, or play your way down to the RIFF, I hope to see you there!

Mckynleigh Abraham

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Will Brandon is an active supporter of local arts, writer, and administrative guru at All Good Media.

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iPLAY

by Trish Steckenrider

Archers Take Aim at Metropolis

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or over 20 years the top archers and archery vendors from all over North America have converged on Metropolis for one of the top archery tournaments in the country. The Mathews ASA Pro/AM Championship will return again this year to the Mermet Lake Fish and Wildlife Area. Over the past two decades this event has grown from one, three day tournament to a three tournament, 10 day event.

For the third year, the Scholastic 3-D Archery Association will host its National Championship in Metropolis. In the tournaments second year in this location it more than doubled its participants.

Students from across the country must qualify to participate in the Championship. The tournament will begin on June 22nd and will conclude on June 24th where cash prizes and college scholarships will be given to the top young archers in over 20 different categories.

Following the S-3DA tournament the Superman Classic will take place June 25th–June 27th. What started 15 years ago as a small tournament sponsored by what is now known as the Greater Metropolis CVB, The City of Metropolis, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources has grown substantially over the years. The intent of this tournament

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was to extend the stays of the archers coming in to shoot the Pro/ Am Championship, however due to the lush over-growth found at Mermet Lake Fish & Wildlife area and the top professionalism of the staff, this tournament is a “must shoot” for archers across the country.

Another reason for the growth is the growth in prize money. The total payout for over 20 classes this year will be over $20,000. All archers are welcome to shoot this tournament, no membership to any association is required.

The finale of the 10 day event is the Mathews-ASA Pro/Am Championships. Since 2006 this tournament has been bringing the best of the best to compete in Southern Illinois. Not only has this tournament increased to over 2000 participants, but the vendor area has grown significantly as well. “When the event began there were only a handful of vendors at the event, but in 2017 over 70 vendors were in attendance,” stated Chris McGinness, Site Superintendent for the Mermet Lake Fish & Wildlife area. Participants do have to be members of ASA. For more information about any of the three tournaments please visit metropolistourism.com/archerytournaments. #ilovepaducah

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Advertiser Index Abell Family Dentistry ................................................................................. 38 abelldental.com

Market House Theatre ................................................................................... 25 markethousetheatre.org

AMPA ..................................................................................................................... 1 myampa.com

Matt Hernandez Creative ........................................................................... 42 matthernanxdexcreative.com

Dr. Kelly Anunciato ....................................................................................... 28 kellyanunciato.com

McCracken Co. Public Library ............................................................ 44 mclib.net

Beverly Rogers Academy of Dance ........................................................... 48 beverlyrogersacademy.com Blewett Music Studio ............................................................................. 28 blewettmusicstudio.com Broadway Church of Christ ........................................................................... 39 broadwaycoc.com Broadway United Methodist Church .................................................... 19 bumc-paducah.org Caring People Services ................................................................................ 13 caringpeopleservices.com Center Stage Dance Studio ......................................................................... 26 centerstagedancestudiopaducah.com Century 21: Ashlea McMillan ......................................................................... 27 paducahproperties.com Colgan Pediatric Dentistry ................................................................... 30, 35 colganpediatricdentistry.com Flanary Vet ..................................................................................................... 14, 29 flanaryvet.com Greater Metropolis CVB ..................................................................................... 3 greatermetropolis.com Harmony Road Music School ....................................................................... 18 harmonyroadpaducah.com Huyck Farms ...................................................................................................... 11 @HuyckFarmsPaducah Itty Bitty Knitty Shop ....................................................................................... 10 ibkshop.biz Kentucky Care ...................................................................................................... 23 kentuckycare.net Land Between the Lakes .............................................................................. 30 landbetweenthelakes.us Dr. Beverly Largent ............................................................................................ 2 drlargent.com Lindsey Wilson College ................................................................................... 41 lindsey.edu Lone Oak First Baptist Church ........................................................... 17, 20 loneoakfbc.org/wp MainStage School of Performing Arts ................................................. 34 mymainstageschool.com

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McCracken Co. Public Schools ................................................................... 37 mccracken.kyschools.us New Haven Assisted Living .......................................................................... 43 newhavenalky.com O’Bryan Family Medicine ........................................................................ 18 obryanfamilymedicine.com Paducah CVB ........................................................................................................ 4 paducahtravel.com Paducah Head Start/Preschool ............................................................... 29 paducah.kyschools.us Paducah Public Schools ......................................................................... 16 paducah.kyschools.us Paducah Symphony Orchestra ............................................................. 36 paducahsymphony.org Parkview Nursing & Rehab ....................................................................... 21 parkviewnursingandrehabilitationcenter.com

Quick Care/Four Rivers Internal Medicine .................................................. 45 quickcarepaducah.com Stivers & Stivers PSC ....................................................................................... 40 stiversandstivers.com Symphony Supply ...................................................................................... 39 symphonysupply.com The Rhythm Factory ....................................................................................... 22 trfpaducah.com The Rustic Thread ....................................................................................... 24 @therusticthread Total Rejuvenation .......................................................................................... 31 totalrejuvenationofpaducah.com Tri Rivers Healthcare .................................................................................. 47 tririvershc.com WellSprings ........................................................................................................ 32 wellspringsderm.com WKMS ................................................................................................................... 33 wkms.org Yaya’s Island ...................................................................................................... 12 yayasisland.com Yeiser Art Center ........................................................................................ 42 theyeiser.org

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