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AMPA: Wish It. Dream it. Do it. . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Missing Bella Rescue: Dylan’s Dawgzby: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Roaches, Spiders & Antsby: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

MainStage School of Performing Arts andChildren’s Theatreby: Karen Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Peter Barnett of Pipers Tea and Coffeeby: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

The Only Summer Squash Recipe You Will Ever Needby: Kelsie Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Herb Appeal IIIby: Carol Ullerich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Announcing the Carson Center’s 2015-2016Broadway Seasonby: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The UBS Fred Paxton Fund Run for Charitiesby: Harvest Prude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

2nd Annual Moonlight Bike Rideby: Ronda D. Gibson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Project CARATby: Amy Noles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A Foodie Celebration for Independence Dayby: Britt Allgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Clip and Save Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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cover models: Sawyer Wilham, McKenna Brown,Chanyng Floyd, Alex Lamm and Kelsea White.


Our cover this month features, Sawyer, daughter of Tressa Wilham whois the director, owner and instructor of Academy for Movement andthe Performing Arts (AMPA). Although Sawyer is just two years old,

she is already practicing her dance moves so she can dance like the ‘big girls’ atthe studio. Pictured with Sawyer on our cover this

month are McKenna Brown, Chanyng Floyd,Alex Lamm and Kelsea White. They representall the wonderful dancers at AMPA.

The Academy of Movement and PerformingArts (better known as AMPA to its students) isthe area’s premier dance studio. Voted

Paducah’s ‘Best Dance Studio’ for the thirdyear in 2015, by the readers of the

Paducah Sun. AMPA is the place to trainif your goal is to learn proper techniquein a fun, family atmosphere.

Building character, inspiringpassion‘AMPA was founded in 2009 under thedirection of Tressa Wilham. Her primarygoal is to instill students with valuesthat they can take with them and usethroughout their life. Confidence, poise,perseverance, and self-motivation arejust a few of the character traits thatcome with being a dancer at AMPA.These are in addition to learning time

management, commitment, andteam work. Wilham, prides herself

on providing professional dancetraining, top-of-the-line dance

facilities, and exposure tonationally known dance

choreographers.

“There is so much more todance than steps and tech-

nique,” Wilham explained. “A dancer is a storyteller, an actressand an athlete. Dancers are performers who are courageousenough to share their passion and personality on a stage withan audience full of strangers. Not many sports out there forceyou to truly ‘find yourself’ in order to be successful. Dance doesjust this. At a young age, dance teaches students that it iswhat is on the inside that truly counts. Dance has to comefrom the heart, or it’s just steps.”

Why choose AMPA?Located in Jordan’s Crossingbehind Kentucky Oaks Mall,AMPA takes great pride inoffering one of the best facility inthe area. With 5,500 square feet ofspace, the school offers three dancerooms all with full length mirrors, Bosesound systems and Marley dance floorsurfaces. It is the only studio in the area tooffer state of the art ‘floatingdance floors’ (thebest floors fordancers as

they absorb impact and protect the dancer’s joints). Inaddition, AMPA is conveniently located within walkingdistance of Paducah restaurants. The facility also offersvideo monitoring so that you can watch your dancerlearn and free Wi-Fi.

Students come firstAt AMPA, the students always come first. In addition tothe dance floors the facility is has a spacious waitingroom where dancers ‘feel at home’ while waiting for classto start. AMPA offers some of the most enthusiastic, edu-

cated staff members in the area. All of the teachers at AMPAhave a college degree: They have studied and performeddance at a college level and beyond. The staff are truly pas-sionate about dance, and more importantly, genuinely loveworking with children. “We try to be so much more than just a‘teacher’ in the kids’ lives, “says Wilham. “We want tohelp our students grow with self-esteem; we can’tthink of a better way to build their confidencethan to educate them with the gift of danceand music. There is no greaterfeeling as a teacher than tosee your students up on thestage having the time oftheir life.” For a complete listof dance teachers and their

biographies, please visitmyampa.com.



Many classes to choose fromAMPA offers a variety of classes and dance styles at many levels.Whether your child is a beginner just starting out or a seasonedperformer looking for more training, AMPA has a class for you.

Mommy and Me (ages 18 months – 2.5 years old)Intro to Pre-K (ages 2.5 – 3) • Pre-K (ages 3 – 4)Tutu’s and Tumbling (Ages 4 – 5) • Combo II (Ages 5 – 6)Combo III (Kindergarten – First Grade)Combo IV (Second Grade – Third Grade)Combo V (Fourth Grade – Fifth Grade)Hip Hop I (ages 5 – 7) • Hip Hop II (ages 8 +up)Just Boyz (ages 6 +up)Pre-Company Classes (travel to one regional dance competition)

New For Fall 2015… Pre-Company ClassesThese classes will be offered to dancers ages 5 – 18. Theymeet once a week for 1 ¼ hours and will consists of tap /ballet / jazz, or lyrical / jazz for ages 11 + up. In the spring,these classes will travel with the competitive companydancers to a regional competition where they will competeone dance at the recreational level.

The Pre-Company classes allow dancers to get moreinvolved without having the full commitment of the com-petitive company. This class is a great introduction fordancers interested in competitive dance. It can also be agood ‘balance’ for dancers who want more, but not all. PreCompany classes will push dancers to grow and excel, whilebringing new experiences and being of the spring dancecompetition.

Class times will be split up in grade levels and will be offeredat different times throughout the week. An official schedulewill be announced in July on the AMPA website,myampa.com.

Classes will begin on Monday, August 10Mommy and Me • PreschoolCombination Classes (tap/ballet/tumbling/jazz)Ballet (with teacher from Nashville Ballet) • Hip-HopMusical Theater • Recreational CompanyCompetitive Company (audition required)

For a complete list of classes offered at AMPA goto myampa.com v

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It started because of a stray dog, a mistreated Brussels-Griffon, to be precise. Lisa Lauck, already a dog owner,rescued Bella from a breeder in southern Illinois in

November 2009. After taking her home, the two developeda special bond. One day in May 2010, Bella, who was death-ly afraid of men, was spooked and ran off while they werevisiting a friend’s house. Lauck and the friend, Christie Bell,started a Facebook page for Bella hoping to locate her.

They never found Bella but they did find something else - acommunity of people who cared about missing, abused orhomeless animals and wanted to do something about it.The Facebook page grew intoMissing Bella, a 501c3non-profit organization,that Lauck and Bellrun in addition totheir day jobs.

Lauck is the Marketing Director for the Carson Center and Bellis the Event Planner for Cosmo Beauty Systems. The dynamicduo are both avid animal lovers. Lauck currently has fivedogs, two cats, and a bird. Bell has seven dogs. Between thetwo of them, they have fostered over 150 animals.

Missing BellaMissing Bella is animal advocacy organization that seeks torescue pets and find humane homes for them. Their maingoal is to improve the quality of these animals’ lives. A typi-cal post on the Facebook page is either one about a foundanimal that needs a home, an animal at the shelter that will


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be euthanized and needs to be rescued, or a successfuladoption story.

“It shows the power of social media,” Bell said. “I’ve got into mycar and driven as far as Lexington or Louisville to pick up dogs.”Both Lauck and Bell have spent many weekends helping withtransports taking dogs from high kill shelters to rescues upnorth where the spay and neuter laws are much more strict.

A Voice for the Voiceless“When you’re involved with something like this, you’ve seengood and you’ve seen really bad,” Lauck said. “Some of thestuff that we’ve seen…sometimes I wish I could un-see it.”

Bell told a story of a Boxer she rescued who had sufferedbroken bones, leading to a necessary leg amputation. Afterputting it on Missing Bella, a couple from Tennessee came tosee the dog. “They had adopted two kids, and their four-year-old little boy had leukemia,” Bell told me. “When he metthe dog, he saw his handicap and said; ‘Oh, something’swrong with him, just like me.’ I cried,” she confessed. The cou-ple adopted the Boxer.

Be a part of Animal AdvocacyMissing Bella has started and hosted Howl-oween in the parkfor dogs, a golf tournament, and other events to benefit ani-mals. Your and your furry friends can be a part of thesefundraising activities. The money they have raised has gone tohelp animal advocacy groups in the area such as CreaturesGreat and Small and Guardians of Rescue. In 2014, MissingBella raised over $6,000 for various animal organizations. Thisyear, they are focusing on their new Spay and Neuter Program.

Dylan’s Dawgz Spay and Neuter ProgramBell’s son, Dylan, was Lauck and Bell’s ‘partner-in-crime’. “Wewould say; oh there’s this dog on so-and-so street. [Dylan]would grab the leashes and a pack of hot dogs or dog treats.He knew the routine,” Bell said. “He would go to shelters,clean out cages, bathe animals.”


Tragically, Dylan was the victim ofa fatal car accident on Cairo

Road when he was just 19years old. The Dylan’sDawgz Spay and NeuterProgram has been formedin his honor. Dylan’s catch-

phrase, “What’s up dawg?”influenced the title.

“With all the animals in sheltersand on the streets, we want to get to the root of the prob-

lem - too may dogs and cats,” said Bell. “People are finallylistening, but in terms of stopping overpopulation and ani-mal abuse, there is still a long way to go. By helping peo-ple get their animals spayed and neutered, and reducingthe number of unwanted animals, we reduce animal abuseand euthanasia.” Participants pay $25 toward the out-patient procedure and Dylan’s Dawgz covers the rest ofthe cost. Participating veterinary clinics are FlanaryVeterinary Clinic and Ceglinski Animal Clinic.

“Just walk into any animal shelter and look at all the ani-mals that have no home,” Bell said. “That’s why spaying andneutering is so important.” Spaying and neutering isknown to prolong animals’ lives, reduce risk of cancer,make an animal calmer, and keep the animal healthier.*Over 2.7 million animals are euthanized in shelters everyyear. Millions more are on the streets without nurturinghomes. The goal of Dylan’s Dawgz is to finance at least 50surgeries in 2015. They hope to spay and neuter 500 dogsin 2016.

Lauck stressed the importance of pet owners educatingthemselves on the advantages of spaying and neutering.People say we care more for animals than kids, but that’s nottrue,” Lauck told me. “Animals can’t speak, they don’t have avoice.” It is a sobering fact that statistics have shown whensomeone abuses an animal, their child may be next.

Woof and Waggle Golf ScrambleMark your calendars in advance for the Woof and WaggleGolf Open Scramble. It will be September 21st at the RollingHills Country Club. The event will feature silent auctionitems as well as a great day of golf. For updates on the GolfScramble, follow Missing Bella’s Facebook page.

For more information, or to make a support Missing Bella’sby making a donation, visit facebook.com/MissingBella oremail [email protected] v

*Sources: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.


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by: Amy Noles

Music, fireworks, festivals,reunions, political rallies, liba-tions and food – it must be

Independence Day in the USA! We havecelebrated the adoption of theDeclaration of Independence from thevery beginning. Somehow I think theearly celebrations were a bit differentthan our modern gatherings. Can you seeyourself dressed as George Washingtonor John Hancock sitting on the side of theriver in 95 degree heat listening to a brassband and watching fireworks?

Ye Olde July 4thOddly enough, that’s about what happened. IndependenceDay celebrations have been held as far back as 1777, wheregatherings over food discussed the politics of the day and

remembered our national history. Foodhas always been a part of this celebra-tion, but of course, the menus havechanged, largely due to faster trans-portation and the refrigeration that weenjoy today. You couldn’t just run downto the local grocery store in 1777 andcome home with barbeque and potatosalad!

It won’t be much of surprise to mostpeople that barbecue has been a main-stay of July 4th for 200 years. ALexington, KY newspaper from July 3,1815 had a large advertisement for a

whole hog barbecue dinner.

The 'bra' lads and 'bonnie lassies' unite in celebrating the inde-pendence of our country, and on the happy occasion fully par-take of 'foreign and domestic liquors' and of a hog broiledwhole, or Barbecue - a word they barbarously spell Barbacue".Originally spelled Barbaque. There will be an elegant arbor andseats prepared for the ladies and gentlemen, to amuse them-selves in dancing. Excellent music is engaged for that purpose.Foreign liquors of the best quality for the LADIES - the gentle-men will have free access to the use of domestic liquors. Ticketsof admittance - two dollars - there will be no expense omittedto render the entertainment brilliant and interesting.*1

In 1868, New Englanders marked Independence Day withseasonal fare.

Tradition has it that salmon, peas, and new potatoes made upone common menu. Nathan Fish confirms part of this in hisdiary entry or 4 July 1868: 'Had salmon, Peas and beans.' Awhole poached or baked salmon, often served with an eggsauce, made an impressive centerpiece. Salmon, because of itssize, firm texture, and flavor, conveyed more status and ele-gance to a meal than, for example, cod or haddock. Green peasand new potatoes at dinner meant the last of fresh peas beforehot weather and the earliest of new potatoes. According to hisdiary, Nathan Fish didn’t have new potatoes that year until twoweeks after the Fourth. The beans he speaks of could havebeen early green beans; it was a little too early for shell beans.*2

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A Foodie Celebration forIndependence Day


Grilling OutToday, most people are still grilling or cooking barbeque tocelebrate our independence. The menus are varied, but it’smore because of personal preference rather than geograph-ic isolation or lack of options. Burgers, brats, fried fish, bar-beque, or fried chicken are all completely acceptable maincourses for this holiday.

We are also lucky enough to have a bounty of produce thistime of year. These newly harvested food options will influ-ence my choices for our Independence Day celebration.Fresh corn on the cob and green beans are favorites of mine.There is also nothing quite like red skinned potato salad,served, still warm, and with some fried chicken.

Remember the Red, White & BlueI plan to make a sponge cake and decorate it with fresh straw-berries (or raspberries), whipped cream, and blueberries. Here’sthe recipe I use which is simple and had only a few ingredients:

Victoria Sponge Cake8 oz butter softened 8 oz granulated sugar4 medium eggs2 tsp Vanilla extract8 oz self-rising flourMilk, just a little if batter is too thick

1 pint heavy cream for whipping or use your favoritewhipped creamFresh blueberries and strawberries or raspberries for decoration

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.2. Cut parchment paper to fit the bottom of two cake

pans. Grease the pans with butter and then place the paper in the bottom.

3. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla into the butter mixture.5. Fold in the flour using a spatula or wooden spoon

adding a little milk if needed to get a batter with a soft dropping consistency.

6. Divide the mixture between the cake pans and spread with a spatula.

7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. Remove from the oven and set aside for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan, peel off the paper and allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

9. Whip the cream.10. Place a layer of whipped cream and fruit on the bottom

cake and place the second cake on top. Put a layer of whipped cream and fruit on top. Refrigerate and serve cool or warm to room temperature.

*1 Salem Gazette, New York Courier [New York City], July 3, 1815 (p. 2)*2 Saltwater Foodways, Sandra L. Oliver [Mystic Seaport Museum: Mystic CT] 1995 (p. 221)


by: Kelsie Gray

Got squash? Of course you do! Right now, gardens,roadside stands, and farmer's markets are virtuallyoverflowing with summer squash of all shapes,

sizes, and colors. From fat, green zucchini to cute little, flyingsaucer-shaped pattypan squash, these ubiquitous gourdstempt us with their variety, ease of growth, and, at the mar-ket, dirt-cheap pricing.

There is nothing easier than finding yourself a passel ofsummer squash. The joke among gardeners is that if youwant some zucchini, all you have to do is leave your car win-dows down. A grower, desperate to rid themselves of someof the bounty, will surreptitiously toss a pile of squash intoyour driver's seat when you're not looking.

What is perhaps a little more challenging is figuring out whatto do with the squash and zucchini you either grow, buy, orhave foisted upon you. If you're more than a little bored byzucchini bread and think you might scream if one moreround of squash “noodles” makes it onto your dinner plate,then I have the recipe for you. It is, hands down, my absolutefavorite way to prepare summer squash, and the variationsare practically endless. I'm talking about squash fritters.

This particular recipe is for Mexican-inspired fritters, thoughthere will be suggestions at the end as to other flavor pro-files you might experiment with. These fritters are fast, easy,versatile, and can be an entire meal unto themselves. You'llnever be stymied by summer squash again!

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Directions:1. Scrub your squash with a clean sponge under warm

water to remove all traces of dirt. You want clean squash,because you will be eating the skin.

2. Slice off both ends of the squash and use a box grater tograte the squash. You probably will still have a smallpiece leftover from each squash, because it's hard tograte something in its entirety without grating your fin-gers!

3. Place your pile of grated squash into a mesh strainer orcolander set over a bowl and salt the squash well to helpdraw out excess water.

4. Chop your onion and mince your garlic.

5. Using paper towels folded to double or triple thickness,pick up the squash pile and squeeze it in the paper tow-els. A lot of watery liquid should start to trickle out. Youwill never get it completely dry, but squeeze it a fewtimes to remove at least some of the moisture. This willhelp your fritters crisp up better.

6. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the two eggs well. Add

the shredded squash, onion, garlic, zucchini, cheese, andspices. Add the spices according to your tastes. I alwaysuse more than I think I need, and it turns out great. Addthe sugar or drizzle in the honey. Add salt, keeping inmind that you already salted the squash once.Incorporate the flour well. You will end up with a loosebatter.

7. Heat a half and half blend of butter and olive oil in a skil-let over medium heat. You want about a quarter inch ofoil and butter in your skillet.

8. Using a large serving spoon, pick up a portion of the frit-ter batter and tip it into the hot grease. Do this until youhave three or four fritters cooking, depending on yourskillet size.

9. After about three minutes, your fritters will be crispenough to flip. Flip them with a spatula, cook theother side for three or four minutes, and remove thefritters to a plate, topping them immediately withmore cheese. The fritters should be golden brownwith a crunchy crust. Serve the fritters as they cook,garnishing them as you desire. A cold fritter is a terri-ble thing to behold.


**Variations**Italian: Replace the shredded cheddar and Monterey jackwith shredded mozzarella; use basil and oregano as the pri-mary seasonings; garnish with more mozzarella, a thick sliceof homegrown tomato, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamicvinegar

Greek: Use Feta as the cheese of choice; oregano, choppedkalamata olives, dill, and some lemon zest would work well

as the seasonings; garnish with more feta, snipped fresh dill,and a dollop of Greek yogurt

The best thing about this recipe is that the basic version canbe dressed up to suit virtually any taste. From a gingery, Thaicurry to classic diner-style fritters topped with fried onions,relish, and ketchup, these summer squash fritters are theperfect answer to the summer's occasionally overwhelmingbounty! v


JULYWEDNESDAY 1Daytime Mixed Media Club. Ephemera Paducah. 2-4:30PM. 270.443.0003.ephemerapaducah.worldsecuresystems.com

From Off the Shelf Discussions: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter. McCrackenCounty Public Library. 12-1PM. mclib.net

THURSDAY 2Breakfast Club 30th Anniversary Teen Event. Maiden Alley Cinema.270.441.7007. maidenalleycinema.org

Caribbean Night- Rum, Cigars & Dinner. Max’s Brick Oven. 7PM. 270.210.4345.thepaducahcigarco.com

Chess Camp. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4PM. For kids and teens.mclib.net

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

FRIDAY 3KY Drag Boat Show & Shine. Little Lake Park-Grand Rivers. 1-6PM. kdba.net

Dance at the Grand Rivers Senior/ Community Center. 7-10PM. $5 admission.grandrivers.org

Fridays at 5. Carson Center. 5PM-8:30PM. Free. carsoncenter.org

SATURDAY 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAYPaducah Farmers’ Market. 7:30AM-3:30PM. Molly @ 270.444.8508.paducahky.gov/paducah/farmers-market

KY Drag Boat Association Drag Boat Races. Pisgah Bay in North LBL. kdba.net

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks. Paducah’s Riverfront. Concertbegins at 6:30PM. Fireworks begin at 9:15PM. 270.444.8508. paducahky.gov

4th Annual KY Dam Autism Awareness Walk. KY Dam Walk Trail. 9AM-11AM. Free.270.349.3231

SUNDAY 5KY Drag Boat Association Drag Boat Races. Pisgah Bay in North LBL. kdba.netPatriotic Concert. Kevil City Park. 4PM. Free. 270.462.3352

MONDAY 6Teen SRP: Design Your Super Logo. McCracken County Public Library. 2-4PM.mclib.net

One-on-One Resume Help. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8PM. mclib.net

TUESDAY 7CLA Estate Planning Workshop. LaQuinta Inns & Suites. 9:30AM-1:30PM.

American Queen at the Port of Paducah. Riverfront at Broadway & KentuckyAve. Arrives 8AM; Departs 5PM. 1.800.PADUCAH. americancruiselines.com

Kids SRP: Animal Tales-Animal Avengers. McCracken County Public Library.9:30-10:30AM, 11AM-12PM, & 1-2PM. mclib.net

Tech Help Tuesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8PM. mclib.net

McCracken County Extension Master Gardeners Toolbox : Growing & UsingWinter Squash in West KY. McCracken County Cooperative Extension Office.5PM. Free. 270.554.9520

Wednesday 8CLA Estate Planning Workshop. Kenlake State Resort Park. 9:30AM-1:30PM.

Kids SRP: Animal Tales-Animal Avengers. McCracken County Public Library.9:30-10:30AM, 11AM-12PM, & 1-2PM. mclib.net

THURSDAY 9RIVERfront Concert Series: The Great Gatsby Jazz Funk Odyssey & CarsieBlanton. Wilson Stage: River Front. 6-8:30PM. 270.444.8508. paducahky.gov

The Big Lebowski. Maiden Alley Cinema. 7PM. 270.441.7007. maidenalleycinema.com

Summer Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 9:15-9:40AM. mclib.net



First Addition Walking Tour. McCracken County Public Library. 7-8:30PM.mclib.net

We make every effort to ensure accuracy of information in this calendar; however, changes and cancellations may have occurredsince publication. We recommend that you verify all information. Forup-to-date calendar information, visit ilistwesternkentucky.com

EVENTS CALENDAR

FRIDAY 10Fridays at 5. Carson Center. 5PM-8:30PM. Free. carsoncenter.org

Dance at the Grand Rivers Senior/ Community Center. 7-10PM. $5 admission.grandrivers.org

Aladdin Jr. Carson Center.270.443.9932. thecarsoncenter.org

Creature Feature with Dina Wakley: An Art Journal Play Class. EphemeraPaducah. 6:30-9:30PM. 270.443.0003. ephemerapaducah.worldsecuresystems.com

Concerts in the Park: Soprano Duet. 6:30PM. 270.444.8508. paducahky.govJessica Wilkes & Blue Mother Tupelo. Maiden Alley Cinema. 8 PM. 270.441.7007.maidenalleycinema.org

SATURDAY 11Paducah Farmers’ Market. 7:30AM-3:30PM. Molly @ 270.444.8508.paducahky.gov/paducah/farmers-market

Native American Music and Gourd Rattle Workshop. Wickliffe Mounds StateHistoric Site. 10AM-12PM.

Music in the Gazebo – Steel Dove. Downtown Paducah. 6-8PM. paducahmain-street.org

Awesome Acrylics with Dina Wakely. Ephemera Paducah. 10AM-4:30PM.270.443.0003. ephemerapaducah.worldsecuresystems.com

Legos in the Library. McCracken County Public Library. 1-4PM. mclib.net

SUNDAY 12Playful Printmaking with Dina Wakley. Ephemera Paducah. 9AM-3PM.270.443.0003. ephemerapaducah.worldsecuresystems.com

MONDAY 13Cassidy's Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy Volunteer Orientation Class.5:30-7PM. 270-554-4040. cassidyscause.org

Teen SRP: Superhero School. McCracken County Public Library. 2-4PM. mclib.net

One-on-One Resume Help. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8PM. mclib.net

TUESDAY 14Disney’s Choo Choo Soul Live. Carson Center. 270.443.9932.thecarsoncenter.org

Kids SRP: Sugar-Free All-Stars. McCracken County Public Library. 9:30-10:30AM,11AM-12PM, & 1-2PM. mclib.net


WEDNESDAY 15Kids SRP: Sugar-Free All-Stars. McCracken County Public Library. 9:30-10:30AM,11AM-12PM, & 1-2PM. mclib.net

First Addition Walking Tour. McCracken County Public Library. 7-8:30PM.mclib.net

THURSDAY 16Movies in the Park: Lego Movie. Noble Park. 8:30PM. 270.444.8508.paducahky.gov




The Magic of Believing with Charles Edward Hall. Kenlake State Resort Park.7:30PM. twilightcabaretproductions.org

Kansas in Concert. Carson Center. 270.443.9932 . thecarsoncenter.org

Concerts in the Park: Jazz Trio. 6:30PM. 270.444.8508. paducahky.gov



Irvin Cobb Golf Championship. Paxton Park. 270.444.9514. paxtonpark.com

Russian Filigree Workshop and Victoria Lansford. Paducah School of Arts. 9AM-4PM. 270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

Third Annual Golf Tournament. Silo’s Golf Club. 8AM. $300 per [email protected]

Friends of McCracken County Public Library Summer Used Book Sale. St. PaulLutheran Church. 9AM-7PM. 270.994.2122

River’s Bend 2nd Annual Charity Golf Scramble. Mineral Mounds Golf Course.1PM. $60 per person. 270.388.2826

SATURDAY 18Paducah Farmers’ Market. 7:30AM-3:30PM. Molly @ 270.444.8508.paducahky.gov/paducah/farmers-market


Intro Encaustic Workshop. Ephemera Paducah. 9:30AM-4PM.270.443.0003.ephemerapaducah.worldsecuresystems.com

Paducah Improv Comedy Show. Market House Theatre.

Music in the Gazebo- Captain Freddy & The Rivercats. Downtown Paducah. 6-8PM.paducahmainstreet.org

Irvin Cobb Golf Championship. Paxton Park. 270.444.9514. paxtonpark.com

Russian Filigree Workshop and Victoria Lansford. Paducah School of Arts. 9AM-4PM. 270.408.4278. paducahschoolofartanddesign.org


D.A.R. Colonial Kids Days. McCracken County Public Library. 10AM-12PM & 2-4PM.mclib.net

Friends of McCracken CountyPublic Library Summer Used BookSale. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 9AM-1PM. 270.994.2122

United Way Stuff the Bus. K-Mart &both Paducah Wal-Marts. 9AM-4PM.270.442.1691

SUNDAY 19Irvin Cobb Golf Championship.Paxton Park. 270.444.9514. paxton-park.com

David Crowder Band in Concert.Carson Center. 6 PM. 270.443.9932.thecarsoncenter.org

Encaustic Open Studio. EphemeraPaducah. 12-5PM. 270.443.0003.ephemerapaducah.worldsecuresys-tems.com

MONDAY 20Arcadia United Methodist ChurchVBS. 6-8PM. Ages 3-12. 270.442.3313

Teen SRP: Make Your Own Comicswith Chris Schweizer. McCrackenCounty Public Library. 2-4PM.mclib.net

One-on-One Resume Help. McCrackenCounty Public Library. 5-8PM. mclib.net

Queen of the Mississippi at thePort of Paducah. Riverfront atBroadway & Kentucky Ave. Arrives at1AM; Departs 5:30 PM. 1.800.PADUC-AH. americancruiselines.com


TUESDAY 21Arcadia United Methodist Church VBS. 6-8PM. Ages 3-12. 270.442.3313

Kids SRP: Market House Theater-Three Little Kittens. McCracken CountyPublic Library. 9:30-10:30AM, 11AM-12PM, & 1-2PM. mclib.net


Love on a Leash. McCracken County Public Library. 6:30-7:30PM. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 22Arcadia United Methodist Church VBS. 6-8PM. Ages 3-12. 270.442.3313

Kids SRP: Market House Theater-Three Little Kittens. McCracken CountyPublic Library. 9:30-10:30AM, 11AM-12PM, & 1-2PM. mclib.net

Southern Regional Water Ski Championships.Twin Oaks Lake. 270.217.5747.usawaterski.org

THURSDAY 23Arcadia United Methodist Church VBS. 6-8PM. Ages 3-12. 270.442.3313

The Yellow- Bellied Sapsuckers. Maiden Alley Cinema. 8PM. 270.441.7007. maid-enalleycinema.com


RIVERfront Concert Series: Bear Medicine Bane & Dawn and Hawkes. WilsonStage: River Front. 6PM. 270.444.8508. paducahky.gov

Summer Baby & Me. McCracken County Public Library. 9:15-9:40AM. mclib.net



Evenings Upstairs: Ohio River-Past, Present, and Future. McCracken CountyPublic Library. 7-8PM. mclib.net

Canning. Livingston County Extension Office. 8:30AM-2PM. Free. 270.928.2827


Concerts in the Park: Fiddle. 6:30PM. 270.444.8508. paducahky.gov


SATURDAY 25Beauty, Bikes, & BBQ. Four Rivers Harley Davidson Grand Rivers. 11:30AM-7:00PM.

Center Stage Dance Studio Fall Registration. 9AM-12PM.


AMPA Fall Classes Pre-registration. AMPA. 10AM-1PM.

Celebration Dance Oriental XVII. Ritz Hotel Ballroom. 7PM.

Downtown Farmers’ Market Celebration Saturday. Downtown Paducah.7:30AM-3:30PM. 270.444.8649. paducahky.gov

Music in the Gazebo- Paducah Ensemble- Polka Band. Downtown Paducah. 6-8PM. paducahmainstreet.org



Fred Paxton Fund Run. Noble Park. 7:30AM. $25 advance/$35 on race day.270.442.2453. theyeiser.org/events

SUNDAY 26Center Stage Dance Studio Fall Registration. 12-4PM.

AMPA Fall Classes Pre-registration. 1PM-3PM.

MONDAY 27One-on-One Resume Help. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8PM. mclib.net

TUESDAY 28Tech Help Tuesdays. McCracken County Public Library. 5-8PM. mclib.net

WEDNESDAY 29Adult Summer Reading Program-“The Natural” Community Discussion.McCracken County Public Library. 7-8PM. mclib.net

THURSDAY 30Mixed Media Club. Ephemera Paducah. 6:30-9:30PM. 270.443.0003. ephemera-paducah.worldsecuresystems.com

Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6. Noble Park. 8:30PM. 270.444.8508.paducahky.gov



Adult Summer Reading Program-McLib Night at Maiden Alley-“The Natural”. Maiden Alley Cinema. 7-9:30PM. mclib.net

Health Day. PACS Senior Center. 1-4PM. 270.928.2827


Concerts in the Park: Gospel, Singing Quartet. 6:30PM. 270.444.8508. paducahky.gov

Art Galleries, Exhibitions &MuseumsTHROUGH AUGUST: Paducah School of Art and Design hosts the secondMaster Artist Workshops Program, featuring leading artists and educatorsfrom across the country that will share their expertise in ceramics and smallmetals. Individuals can select from two, three and five-day intensive work-shops with master artists.All workshops will be held PSAD’s Ceramics andSmall Metals Building located at 919 Madison Street in LowerTown. To regis-ter for a workshop, visit paducahschoolofartanddesign.org or call270.408.4278.

SECOND SATURDAYS Gallery Walk . Visit Lowertown’s great galleries and studios onthe second Saturday. 12PM – 8 PM.

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson St. 270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.comAPRIL 10 – JULY 8 Food for Thought MAY 22 – AUGUST 17 A Tradition of VariationsJULY 10 – OCTOBER 13 A Small Miracle of a Southern Island: Quilts of Caohagan

Yeiser Art Center. 200 Broadway. 270.442.2453 • theyeiser.orgJUNE 20 – AUGUST 1 Art Through the Lens AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 23 OpeningReception. AUGUST 15 Paul Lorenz Solo Exhibition.

Mayor’s Art Club Exhibition at Paducah City Hall. 500 S. 3rd St. 270.444.8800 • paduc-ahky.gov JULY – SEPTEMBER Juanita Gilliam, on exhibit JULY – SEPTEMBER AshleaMcMillan, on exhibit

Glass Artisan Guild. Meets in Murray and is open to all. For information, contactJudi Little at 270-436-5132 or visit artisanglassguild.com. MEETS THE 2NDTUESDAY at 6PM Usually at the Murray Transit Center- but we also meet in mem-bers studios for special projects and demonstrations.

Civil War Walking Tour. Paducah Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Using the map,drawn by hand in 1861, by a Federal Captain of occupying troops in Paducah, fol-low the path of historical markers to discover the city"s important role during theCivil War. Call 1.800.PADUCAH for more information.


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Market @ 315. An array of original art forms. Quilts, Paintings, Turned Wood, Bead Art,Fiber Arts, and much more! All to your "Arts Desire"! 270.442.6151.

National Quilt Museum. 215 Jefferson Street. For more, call 270-442-8856. nationalquilt-museum.org. Scheduled school groups of 10 or more are free. The museum offers guidedtours to pre-registered groups. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance.

Paducah Railroad Museum - 200 Washington St. Wed-Fri: 12-4PM; Sat 10AM-4PM or byappointment. $5/adult; $2/child, ages 12 years & under. 270.908.6451. paducahrr.org

PAPA Gallery. Works by 100 local artists. 124 Broadway, Paducah. . Monday-Friday,10AM-4PM. FREE. 270.575.3544 or thepapagallery.com

Lowertown Gallery information available at paducaharts.com.

River Discovery Center – 117 S. Water Street. Monday-Saturday 9:30AM-5PM. Sunday1-5PM . $7 adults, $5 children (ages 3 - 12), $6 seniors 60 and over. 270.575.9958.riverdiscoverycenter.org

Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum - 631 Kentucky Ave. InterpretingPaducah's & Western KY's roles in the Civil War. Fri/Sat Noon to 4PM; 10AM-4PM when river-boats in port; group tours by appt. Adults $3/child 6-12 $1/under 6 free 270.575.5477.

The William Clark Market House Museum – 121 Market House Square. Mon-Sat 12-4PM. $3 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 6-11, 270.443.7759

Whitehaven Welcome Center – I-24, exit 7. Tours 1-4PM daily, Tours every half hour,daily 1:30-4PM. FREE. 270.554.2077.

Religious Services & MeetingsAmazing Grace Lutheran Church - 270.554.5256 or 270.443.7787amazinggracelutheranpaducah.org • [email protected] Jefferson • Paducah SUNDAY Service: 10 AM

Arcadia United Methodist Church - 270.442.3313261 Lone Oak Road, Paducah. arcadiachurch.orgSUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AMTUESDAY: Men's Prayer Gathering, 7:30 AM

Bellview Baptist Church – 270.554.3173bellviewbaptistpaducah.comSUNDAY School: 9 AM; Worship Service: 10 AM; Sunday Evening: 6 PM;WEDNESDAY Evening: 6:30 PM

Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270.876.723912304 Wickliffe Rd, Kevil (Hwy 286 in Gage community)[email protected], Find us on Facebook!SUNDAY: 9:00 AM, Coffee & Donuts, 9:15 AM, Sunday School; 10:30 AM, WorshipService WEDNESDAYS: 5:30 PM, TeamKIDS & Youth Group (during school year)

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

Broadway Church of Christ - 270.443.62062855 Broadway Street, Paducah. broadwaycoc.comSUNDAY: Morning Worship, 9:30 AM; Bible Study, 10:45 AM Evening Worship, 6 PM

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Precious Pottery Preschool, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

TUESDAY: Clothing Give Away, 10:00 AM – noonWEDNESDAY: Ladies Bible Class, 10:00 AM, Bible Classes 6:30 PM

Broadway United Methodist Church - 270.443.2401bumc-paducah.orgSUNDAY: Fellowship Time 9 AM. Youth & Adult Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 AM.Worship 10:30 AM Youth group (grades 6-12) – 6 PM

WEDNESDAY Praise & worship, 6 p.m., Igert Hall.SELECTED FRIDAY NIGHTS:Parent’s Night Out. Safe, reliable babysitting available forspecial event or dinner out. Contact the Mother’s Day Out department at 270.443.2401

Mother's Day Out- Children 3 months -5 years meets TUESDAY ANDTHURSDAYS from 9 AM -2 PM Call 443-2401 ext. 216 for more information.Counseling Services: New Directions Counseling for stress, sadness, abuse;office hours by appointment, call 270.217.2753; Choirs available for all ages. Contact Art DeWeese @270.443.2401 for information.Brooks Pool is open to the community for Year-Round Swimming in our indoor heated pool. Swim lessons, and lifeguard certification are available. Pool Rentalfor private parties. Water Aerobics: MONDAY – FRIDAY 10 AM. Power WaterAerobics: TUESDAY/THURSDAY, 9 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, 5 PM

Calvary Baptist ChurchClements & Powell St, Paducah • Pastor Pail HatcherSunday School: 10:00 AM; Worship Service: 11:00 AM; Evening Service: 6 PM;Wednesday Service: 6:30 PM.

Calvert City First Presbyterian Church - 270.395. 4700639 Evergreen Street , P.O. Box 95 • Calvert City, KY fpccalvert.com • [email protected] Everyone Welcome!Sunday School: 9:30 AM; Fellowship: 10:00 AM; Worship: 10:45 AM;

Calvert City United Methodist Church571 Oak Park Blvd., Calvert City, KYSUNDAY: 9AM, First Light Worship Service – Contemporary; 10 AM, SundaySchool; 11AM, Traditional ServiceWEDNESDAY: 6PM, Children, Youth & Adult Bible Studies; 7PM, Adult Choir

Central Church of Christ – 270.442.10172201 Washington StreetSUNDAY: Bible Study Classes for all ages 9:30 AM, Morning worship 10:30 AM,Evening worship 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study classes for all ages 7:00 PM

EVERY TUESDAY: Ladies' Bible Class, 1 - 2 PM last SATURDAYS: "Dorcas Day"Clothing Give-Away 9 AM-Noon (except for Oct, Nov, and Dec)

Christ Chapel E.M.C. Pastor Dr. Tom Hiter. Traditional Anglican--1928 BCP. SUNDAYS 8:30 AM, "TheLighthouse" floating Chapelon Kentucky Lake (moored at Southern Komfort Marina).WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PM, Hiter Chapel in Fairdealing. Call for directions 270-354-9132.

Christ Community Church - 270.744.0397christchurchpaducah.com • facebook.com/christchurchpaducahYouth Pastor: Hamilton C. Ashley (270) 727-0188 • Childrens Ministries: Jessica Watkins (270)575-3120 SUNDAY: Coffee and Donuts,9 a.m.; Bible classes,9:30 a.m; Morning Worshipand Junior Church (ages 10 and under) 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Community Fellowship Baptist Church - 270.856.446390 State Route 408 West, Hickory, KY SUNDAYS: 8:30, 10 & 11:30 AM cfbc.tv

Concord Christian Center- 270.441.79003661 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah KY(Across from Hutson's and Sam's) • churchbythemall.comSUNDAY: Small Groups: 9.45 a.m., Worship: 10.45 a.m., 6 PM

WEDNESDAY Service: 7 PM

Concord United Methodist Church - 270.443.2669 concord.churchSUNDAY Worship Times - 8:15 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM; Coffee/Donuts/ Fellowship – 9 AM.Sunday School - 9:30 AM Tuesday - 6:30 PM - WISE Bible Study for women WEDNESDAYFellowship Meal- 5:15 PM (call to make reservations); B.L.A.S.T. for Kids, Youth Meeting & AdultBible Study 6 PM THURSDAY- Men's Prayer Breakfast – 8 AM The Prayer Room is open tothe public Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4 PM • Plus Homemakers, Scouts, Blood Drives and otherOccasional Events. Child care is Provided in the Nursery during Sunday Morning Services


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Concord West Church of Christ - 270.744.84404715 Mayfield Metropolis RoadSUNDAY Bible Study 9 AM, Worship 10 AM, Evening Worship 6 PM

WEDNESDAY Bible Study 7 PM

First Baptist Church, Paducah - 270.442.2728fbcpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Early Morning Service, 8:30 AM; Bible Study, 9:50 AM; Late Morning Service,11 AM , Sunday night prayer service, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal, 5 PM;AWANA, 5:45 PM; Worship, 6 PM; Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Bentonfccdcbentonky.org 270.527.8560 - 2515 S Main St.Facebook: First Christian Church Disciples of Christ BentonYouTube: youtube.com/user/RevTim1000?feature=mheeSUNDAY: Church school 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM • WEDNESDAY: Youth night5:30-7 PM • MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: Men's exercise group: 9-10 AM

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 270.443.8251415 Audobon Drive Paducah, KY fccpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30 AM, Traditional Worship 10:45 AM, (Sanctuary Upper Level),10:45 AM; Celebration Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall – Lower Level), 10:45 AM

First Presbyterian Church - 270.442.3545SUNDAY: Church School 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Youth Choir (6TH - 12TH

grades), 4:30 PM, Youth Group 5:30 - 7 PM, Handbells, 6 PM

WEDNESDAY: Children's Choir & activities 4 - 5:45 PM; Adult Choir 7 PM

Fountain Avenue United Methodist - 270.443.1724SUNDAY: Fellowship, 9 AM; Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 AM; Worship andChildren’s Church (ages 4-9), 10:45 AM. Communion service first Sunday of eachmonth. Nursery provided for birth - age 3. Evening Services: 6 PM MONDAY/

THURSDAY: Quilting Group, 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY: Church Dinner, 5:30 PM ($5/ callfor reservation by Tuesday Noon); Program and youth activities, 6 PM; Choir, 6:30 PM.

Four Rivers Covenant Church – 270.444.6598 or 1.866.733.7245Paducah Campus: 1200 BroadwayLakes Campus: 109 Main Street, Calvert CitySUNDAY: Worship- 9:30 & 11 AM

Friendship Baptist Church of Paducah - 270-534-1900SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Morning Worship 10:15 AM, Evening Worship6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Evening Worship 6 PM.

Grace Bible Church - 270.554.0808SUNDAY: Celebration Service, 9:45 AM - Potluck following Sunday services.WEDNESDAY: Service, 6:30 PM

Harmony Baptist Church – 270.488.31159215 Ogden Landing Road • [email protected] - Findus on Facebook!SUNDAY: 10 AM, Sunday School; 11 AM Morning Worship, Children's Church;5:30 PM AWANA; 6 PM Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7 PM Prayer and Praise,Bible Buddies

Heartland Worship Center - 270.534.1400SUNDAY: Sunday School - . 8, 9:15, 10:45 AM; Sunday Services – 9:30, 10:45 AM & 6PM WEDNESDAY: Evening Service – 6 PM; Children’s activities - 6 PM; Middle/HighSchool, 6-8 PM.; Divorce Care, 6:30 PM.

Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church – 270.554.3572SUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM, Worship -10:45 AM, Youth and Evening Worship 6 PM.WEDNESDAY: Youth - 6 PM, Bible Study - 6 PM



Hillcrest Baptist Church - 270.217.2796SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 AM, Services 10 AM and 5 PM. Hillcrest Preschool,MONDAY - FRIDAY Family Movie Night , THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTHHILLCREST PRESCHOOL, Monday - Friday

House of Hope Ministries, 270.933.1069hohmin.org • Pastor Michael PryorSUNDAY - 9:30 – 10:15 AM, Purpose Driven Life Class and Sunday School; 11 AM,Worship Service WEDNESDAY – 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Midweek Fill-up Service

Immanuel Baptist Church - 270.443.5306Join us as we live in the spirit of Jesus.SUNDAY: Prayer, 9:00AM; Sunday School, 9:30AM; Worship, 10:45AM.WEDNESDAY: Shepherd's Table Dinner - Food served from 4:50-5:30PM. $5 foradults and $3 for children. JourneyKidz (Preschool Missian Friends and Children'sChoir & Handbells/Chimes) - 5:45-7:00PM Youth Group (Grades 6-12) - 5:45-7:00PM.Discipleship Groups: Faith & Fiction - Last THURSDAYS, 7:00PM. ThursdayMorning Study Group - 6:30AM-noon Service Opportunities: Mission Meal forRiver City - 3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6:00PM

Jesus Christ Little House of Prayer - 270.898.9875SUNDAY: Morning Worship 10 AM. Evening Worship 6 PM. THURSDAY: Evening Service. 6:30 PM.

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

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

Ledbetter United Methodist Church 200 Golden Meadow Drive, Ledbetter.SUNDAY: Worship Service 9:30 AM; Sunday School 10:30 AM

Living Word Pentecostal Church - 270.575.3477SUNDAY: Morning Sunday School/Worshi- 10 AM. Evening Worship - 6 PM

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7 PM Bus Ministry: 270-564-5706 or 270-210-9086

Lone Oak Church of Christ - 270.554.2511loneoakchurchofchrist.comSUNDAY: Worship 10 AM, Sunday School 9 AM Evening Service 6 PM.WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM

Lone Oak First Baptist Church – 270.554.1441loneoakfbc.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School, 7:30 a.m.; Morning Worship – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 AM & 11a.m.; Sunday School – 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 AM & 6 PM Evening Worship – 7 PM

WEDNESDAY: Children’s Choir, 5:45 PM Middle & High School Choir, 6 PM

Prayer meeting, Children’s Missions, Worship Choir & Orchestra, 6:30 PM

Lone Oak United Methodist Church - 270.554.1272loneoakumcpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Contemporary Service 8 AM, Fellowship in Narthex: 9 AM, Sunday School9:15 AM, Traditional Service 10:30 AM Nursery Available 9-11:30 AM WEDNESDAY:Church Dinner 5:30 PM, Bible Study 6 PM, Bell Choir 6 PM, Chancel Choir 7 PM

Lovelaceville United Methodist Church143 N Broadway, LovelacevilleSUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 10AM Worship Service – 11AM SundayEvening Service – 6PM Communion is held every FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

Lutheran Church of the Cross - 618.524.46282601 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL 62960SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9 AM, Worship Service 10 AM. (HolyCommunion 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS)

(ages 4 to 6)Jungle Beat -

Mallet Madness - (1st - 5th grades)

www.harmonyroadpaducah.com

NEW!NEW! Classes and for exceptional studentswith special needs. School age - adult.

2226 Broadway, Suite 2 270.444.3669

Mark your calendars!Mark your calendars!Fall Registration opens July 20Fall Registration opens July 20thth!

H Rarmony o daMusic School

July 9, 16, & 23 during afternoons & evenings.Call now to schedule your session!

July 13-17 at 9:30-11:30

July 20-22 at 9a-12p or 1-4p


Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland PresbyterianChurch 270.443.3689 • margarethank.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship, 10:30 AM; Evening service, 6 PM

McKendree United Methodist Church270.488.3770 or 270.488.2444SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9 AM Worship, 10:30 AM Youth and ChildrenActivities, 4:30 PM Evening Worship, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Bible Study, 6:30 PM

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY, Senior Citizens Social Dinner - 4:30 to 6 PM. ClothesCloset: Open MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, 10 AM - 3 PM.; SATURDAY: 9 AM

- Noon. Most items 25 cents to $1.

Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian - 270.488.2588SUNDAY: Donuts & Coffee, 9 AM.; Sunday School, 9:30 AM.; Morning Worship, 10:30 AM.;Evening, 6 PM. • WEDNESDAY: Evening meal, 5:30 PM.; Bible Study (all ages), 6:15 PM

Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 618.564.2616Contact:Bro. David LeNeave, [email protected]:Sunday school 10 AM, Worship 11 AM, Evening worship6 PM, Youth group 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Bible study 6:30 PM, Junior youth group 6:30 PM

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 270.554.0518mtzionpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Sunday school, 9 AM; Worship, 10 AM & 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, 6:30 PM.

Murphysboro United Methodist Church - 618.687.23171500 Pine St., Murphysboro, IL 62966murphysboroumc.com • facebook.com/murphysboroumcSUNDAY: Traditional Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 10:10 a.m.;Praise Service, 11:15 AM

New Covenant Fellowship of Reidland – 270.898.9664SUNDAY: Worship Service 10:30 AM

New Geneva Community Church--Paducah – 270.443.8866ngccarp.orgSUNDAY: 10 AM worship; 11:30 AM intergenerational Bible Study; meal followingTUESDAY: Women's ministry 7 PM THURSDAY: Men's ministry 5:30 PM and 6:45 PM

TUESDAY – FRIDAY: Biblical counseling available by appointment

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church- 270.554.04737680 New Hope Road, Paducah Pastor: Curtis Franklin, [email protected] • Youth Pastor: Dusty Shull SUNDAY School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Youth & Worship6:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY Bible Study, 7 PM • For Youth Information: The River YouthMinistries. Contact Melanie Rogers, (270) 978-1761 or email: [email protected]

Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church - 270.898.2630or 270.350.7262Rev. Danny York, Pastor • 9104 US Hwy 68 West, Calvert City, KY 42029SUNDAY School: 9:30AM; SUNDAY Morning Worship: 10:30AM; SUNDAY EveningWorship: 6:00PM WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study: 6:00PM Visit us on Facebook.

Oaklawn Baptist Church – 270.442.1513oaklawnbaptistky.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:45 AM; Worship 11 AM & 6 PM

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 7 PM; God's Children 7 PM

Olivet Baptist Church - 270.442.3267 email: [email protected]: 9 AM - Sunday School; 10 AM - Morning Worship, Kids Worship Time(ages 3 to K); 5:45 PM – Awana For Kids (ages 2 to 6th grade); 6:00 PM – EveningWorship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM – Bible Studies for ages 2 through Adult

Open Door Baptist Church - 270.443.6522 theopendoorbaptistchurch.com • 227 Farley Place, Paducah


Pastor - Mark Armstrong, [email protected] SUNDAY: SundaySchool, 10 AM; Morning Worship and Children's Church, 11 AM. Sunday Evening, 6 PM;WEDNESDAY: 7 PM. If you need a ride or more information, call the church office.

Pathway Baptist Church – 270.395.5683 pathwaybaptist.org • 229 W. 5th Ave., Calvert City, KYSUNDAY: Sunday School – 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Evening services: Adults, youth & children, 6 PM WEDNESDAY: Adult prayer, BibleStudy 6:30 p.m., Awana for children 2 year olds thru 6th grade, 6:30 PM (duringschool year), Youth service 6:30 PM THURSDAY: Grief Share, 6:30 PM Monthlymen’s meetings and Ladies Connect.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church – 270.422.10001110 N. 14th Street, Paducah SUNDAY: Explorer Hour: 9:30 AM; Worship 11AM, 1st Sunday: Lord Supper 6PM, 1ST& 3RD MONDAY: Women’s Fellowship 6 PM, 3RD MONDAY: Brotherhood 6 PM,WEDNESDAY: Prayer/Bible Study 6 PM, 1ST WEDNESDAY: Youth Bible Study 6 PM

The Potter's House Baptist Worship Center -270.928.9905pottershousebwc.comSUNDAY: Bible Study, 9:30 AM; Worship 10:45 AM; Sunday evening 6 PM

WEDNESDAY: Small groups for adults and children, 7 PM

Nursery Service provided for all services.

Reidland Baptist Church – [email protected] • reidlandbaptistchurch.comSUNDAY: 9:00AM Sunday School (classes for all ages), Morning WorshipService 10:10AM; Children's Church/Junior Church (ages 3 to 5th grade); 5:30 -7 PM. Choir practice, 5 - 6:15 PM., Mission Friends (Age 3-Kindergarten), ChildrenIn Action (1st-5th Grade), 5 - 7 PM Youth, 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study.WEDNESDAY: TeamKID (ages 3 – 5th grade), 6 - 7:30 p.m.; Youth (grades 6 – 12),6 - 7:45 p.m.; Prayer & adult Bible study, 6:30 PM Nursery provided for all servic-es and Sunday school. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: 9:30 AM – 2 PM, EarlyLearning & Pre-K Program

Reidland Christian Church – 270.898.3904reidlandchristian.orgSUNDAY: 9:30 AM Sunday school; 10:30 AM Worship; 6 PM Bible studyWEDNESDAY: 6 PM Family Meal; 7 PM Bible study for children/adults .

Reidland Seventh Day Adventist Church - 270.898.3010 5320 KY Dam Road, Paducah SATURDAY: Sabbath School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 11 AM. A FREE deliciousvegetarian fellowship meal is served 1st Sabbath of each month following wor-ship service. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting, 6:30 PM.

Reidland United Methodist - 270.217.0400Faithweaver Friends, preschool - 6th grade. WEDNESDAYS: 5:15 - 7:30 PM. Free dinner & fun, interactive bible discussions for kids. For more, call 270-217-0400.

Rosary Chapel Catholic Church - [email protected] Schedule: WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM; SUNDAY, 10:30 AM

Spring Bayou Baptist Church- Kevil- 270.462.3014springbayou.comSUNDAY: Sunday School - 9:45 AM; Morning Worship & WeeWorship - 10:45 AM;Awana Program - 5 PM; Evening Worship - 6 PM • WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7 PM

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


St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Grand Rivers, KY -270.395.4727 • stpiusx.us Mass Schedule: WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY - 8 AM

Vigil Mass: (MEMORIAL DAY-LABOR DAY) SUNDAY - 8 AM

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - 270.442.1923stfrancisdesalespaducah.orgMass Schedule: MONDAY –FRIDAY: 12:05 PM SATURDAY: 5 PM; SUNDAY:8:30, 11 AM and 5 PM An Invitation to Catholics Wanting to Come Home: If you are aCatholic who has been away from the Church – no matter how long or for whatever rea-son – we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with God and the CatholicChurch. Join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith facilitat-ed by parishioners. Contact Cindy at 270-559-4606 for information, without obligation.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church – 270.554.3810.stjohn-theevangelist.orgMass Schedule: TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 7:30 AM

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

St. Matthew Lutheran Church – 270.442.8294SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, Worship,1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY: Potluck and Education, 5:00 PM.

St. Paul Lutheran Church - 270.442.8343SUNDAY: Worship, 8 & 10:45 AM; Bible study & Sunday School, 9:30 AM TheLutheran Hour, Christian outreach radio program can be heard locally onWNGO 1320-AM and WKYX 570-AM each Sunday at 6PM Sponsored by St. PaulLutheran Church.

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Calvert City – 270.395.4727stpiusx.us Pastor: Father Anthoni OttaganMass Times: TUES: 6 PM. WED – FRI: 8 AM. SAT: 4:30 PM. SUN: 10 AM.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church - 270.534.9000stmore.orgMass Schedule: MONDAY & THURSDAY: 6 PM • TUESDAY & FRIDAY: 7 AM

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

Temple Israel - 270.442.4104templeisrael.usFRIDAY: Lay-led Services: 5:30PM; Rabbi-led Services: 7PM

Trinity United Methodist Church - 270.534.9516facebook.com/TUMCPaducah • [email protected]: Sunday School, 9:30AM;Worship 10:30AM; TUESDAY: Women'sBible Study 9-11AM (TUMC) & 6:00-8:00PM (offsite) WEDNESDAY: Awana(2yr old- 5th Grade) 5-6:45PM Youth (6th-12 grade): 5:30-6:45PM, Choir: 6-7PM

Twelve Oaks Baptist Church - 270.554.4634SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship. 8,10 and 10:45 AM

WEDNESDAY: Awana: 5:30 - 7 PM, Mid-Week Service 6 PM.

United Central Presbyterian Church – 270.442.6414unitedcentralpres.org • [email protected]: Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship 10:45 AM, Nursery provided,service ASL interpreted.

United Church of Paducah – 270.442.3722uccpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Worship celebration–10 AM; Coffee and refreshments–11- 11:20AM;Christian Education until noon.

Waldo Baptist Church - 618.564.2180waldobaptist.orgSUNDAY: Bible Study, 9 AM; Morning Worship Service, 10 AM; Evening Worship Service,6 PM WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal Ministry, 5:30 PM; Mid-Week Service, 7 PM

West End Baptist Church - 270.443.1043SUNDAY: Sunday School, 9:30 AM; Worship Service, 10:45 AM; EveningWorship, 6 PM. WEDNESDAY: Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM - Reservationsrequired. Call church office by noon Tuesday. Children/Youth Bible Studyand Adult Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

Westminster Presbyterian Church - 270.443.2919westminsterpresbyterianpaducah.orgSUNDAY: Sunday School, 9AM; Worship, 10:15 AM; Women's Circle BibleStudy, 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH at 1 PM.

World Harvest Church – 270.442.89493250 Steele Road, West Paducah, KY • Pastor: Dr. Chris CodySUNDAYS: 9:45-10:15AM Corporate Prayer; 10:30AM Worship ServiceWEDNESDAYS: 7PM Worship ServiceTHURSDAYS: 8:45-10AM Corporate Prayer

Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (formerly UnitedCentral Presbyterian Church) – 270.442.6414 [email protected] • sites.google.com/site/zioncpc/SUNDAY: Sunday School: 9:45 AM, Worship: 10:45 AM. Nursery provided, serviceASL interpreted.

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

Foster Parent Classes Starting Soon! For more information, contact NicoleKowalczyk at Omni Visions, 270-309-3167, visit omnivisions.com, or attend a FosterCare Informational Meeting. Informational Meetings are held EVERY THURSDAY

EVENING at 5 PM at the Paducah Omni Visions office located at 450 Park Avenue inPaducah. Information will be shared about how to become a Foster Parent, as well asOmni Visions' free Foster Parent training.

Starfish Orphan Ministry invites you to be a part of a life changing adventure toEl Salvador...First timer? It's okay! Don't be afraid to see how you can help make a dif-ference to orphaned children in need! We would love for you to join us on this amaz-ing experience! For more information, please call 270-519-7340 or 270-748-6970

Love Books and Love Bikes? Check-out books; check-out a bike lock! Somethinggood to know - the McCracken County Public Library has bike locks at the frontdesk for check out. (Use your library card.) So, when you ride to the library andimpulsively stop in for a browse, you don't have to leave your bike unattended andin danger of being stolen. Just go to the front desk and check out a lock.

Leadership Paducah applications now available. Selection of class participantsis conducted by the Leadership Paducah Foundation Board of Directors.Visit the Chamber’s website at paducahchamber.org or leadershippaducah.org orcontact Stacy Thomas at the Paducah Chamber for an application form (270) 443-1746 or [email protected].

American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity. SECOND MONDAYS of every month.6 PM Paducah-area chapter is looking for volunteers for disaster relief training. To sup-port Ballard, Livingston & McCracken counties. Call 270-442-3575 for more information.

Are you a “homebound” book lover? If you are elderly, critically ill, or temporarily unableto come to the McCracken County Public Library, you may be able to have the books cometo you! The library is offering Homebound Service to those who qualify. Residents ofPaducah and McCracken County can apply for the free service by calling the library andhaving an application sent to them by mail or by going on-line to mclib.net and clicking onthe application site. Materials can be mailed to private homes. Those in nursing homes,assisted living facilities or hospitals may receive materials by hand delivery from the staff.Free service homebound. Questions, contact Cathy Edwards at 270.442.2510 ext. 118

Young Professionals of Murray increasing their efforts to engage YPs in Murray-Calloway County facebook.com/groups/720326178057511/

MONDAY – SATURDAY: Downtown Farmers Market. paducahky.gov/paduc-ah/farmers-market

Doll Adoption Center at Learning Railroad. Kids fall in love with their own baby doll andgo through an adoption process and check up. Open MONDAY - SATURDAY, 10 AM -5 PM. 2695 Jackson Street. For more, call 270-444-9986 or visit thelearningrailroad.com.

McCracken County Humane Society: November and December hours areMONDAY, 9 AM - 4:30 p.m., and TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 9 AM to 3:30 PM

TUESDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8Street. New Hours: TUESDAY – FRIDAY 7:00AM – 2:30PM SATURDAY 8:00AM – 12:00PMClosed on SUNDAY AND MONDAY. Large totes in the front of the center will be avail-able in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of what you can bring, visit recy-clenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those in the Paducah area want-ing to get involved in recycling. For questions, email [email protected]

MONDAY - SUNDAY: Nemo Feedings. Yaya's Island, Jordan Crossing Plaza. 1 PM.270-408-9292.

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

MONDAY - SATURDAY. GPS Recycle Now Collections. Recycling facility, 1830 N 8Street. Open: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY 7 AM – 4:30 PM; TUESDAYSAND THURSDAYS 7 AM to 6 PM, SATURDAY 8 AM - Noon. Large totes in the front ofthe center will be available in the evening for after hours drop off. For a listing of whatyou can bring, visit recyclenowpaducah.com. Volunteers welcome. A group for those inthe Paducah area wanting to get involved in recycling. For questions, [email protected].

Kentucky Grandparents who are primary caregivers may be eligible for state assistance.Call the Purchase Area Development District for more information at 877-352-5183.

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

Civil Air Patrol - National Guard Armory, 8000 Hinkleville Road, TUESDAYS, 6- 8:30 PM. Offering lessons in aviation and aerospace principles, along with team-work and leadership training. Members often participate in rescue and disasterrelief missions. $34 per year for youth; $61 for adults. For more info, call 270-331-1750 or email [email protected].

FREE GED Classes.WKCTC, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM at Anderson Technical Building & 10:00AM to 6:00 PM at KY Oaks Mall. To register, call 270-534-3451. FRIDAYS THROUGHJUNE 20: Take a FREE official practice test at the Anderson Technical Building.Tests start at 8:30 AM. You can also take the GED FREE. Call to schedule a time.

FREE GED CLASSES - Livingston County Adult and Family Learning Center 306Wilson Ave. Smithland, KY Also offering free computer classes, math classes, read-ing classes, and ESL. For more info call 270-928-2168

Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society: Meets the FOURTH MONDAYof each month, 6 PM, at the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogy Society Building,257 4th Street in Wickliffe, KY. Everyone is welcome to attend. Open FRIDAYS, 8 AM –4 PM For more information, contact Sandy Martin, 270-642-2187. Like us on Facebook.

Ballard County Cemetery Road: Meets the FIRST THURSDAY of each month, 5 PM,at Ballard County Emergency Management Center, 111 West Kentucky Dr., LaCenter.Created by the Ballard County Fiscal Court to preserve old family cemeteries. ContactBetty Johnson, chairman, at 270-210-3538. Like us on Facebook.

Livingston County Adult Education. MONDAY-THURSDAY, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Extended hours on Tuesday until 8 PM Call 270-928-3777.

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


EVENTS CALENDAR

Marcella's Kitchen. Draffenville Lions Club, 262 Griggstown Road. Open: MONDAY -FRIDAY, 11 AM - 1 PM. FREE meals served. For more, call Marcella Perkins, 270.705.3402.

Paducah Cooperative Ministry. 402 Legion Drive. Provides emergency food pantryassistance, financial assistance for rent evictions, utility disconnections, prescriptionmedications, and stranded traveler needs. Limited to McCracken County residents.Open MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9 AM – noon and 1 – 4 PM. Call 270-442-6795.

The Christian Art Center, a member of Christians in the Visual Arts (civa.org)invites you to volunteer to "Serve God Through the Arts". Extra help needed on theSECOND SATURDAY of each month for special events. No art experience need-ed. Contact Gretchen Smith, (270) 243-0444 or [email protected]

McCracken County Animal Shelter. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. 10 AM -5 PM. 455 County Park Road, Paducah, KY.

Bluegrass Downs - Harness Racetrack and Simulcast Outlet - Open WEDNESDAYTHROUGH SATURDAY from 11 AM to 10 PM; SUNDAY close at 7:30 PM, Concessionsand Bar open daily. (270) 444-7117

Cat, dog, and small animal adoptions, All God’s Creatures Rescue, Rehabilita-tion, and Adoption Center, 595 Richmond Rd, Simpson IL, 1-618-967-9601 or 1-618-695-2654.

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

EVERY BUSINESS DAY: Cat Adoptions, from various humane societies, PetAdoption Center at PetsMart, (270) 575-9300

EVERY DAY: Agents of Nature. LBL Nature Station. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Startingthis spring, visitors to Land Between The Lakes will have a chance to experiencethe Woodlands Nature Station and surrounding trails in a whole new way. Themobile game invites users to search for hidden QR codes and complete fun edu-cational challenges about their surroundings while walking along a scenic 1.5mile route. landbetweenthelakes.us

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

MONDAY. Muay Thai Kickboxing. Atmosphere Martial Arts Academy. 6:30 PM.atmosphereacademy.com

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

THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH - Book Club. Downtown Coffee Bar, 426Broadway. 10AM. Everyone is welcome to join our book club to discuss the bookof the month. Call to find out what we're reading, 270-444-0044

SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH: Matters of Life Forum. McCracken Co. SeniorCenter Activities Room. 11 AM. We will discuss many topics such as ethical wills, passing onimportant values and bereavement support. For more, contact [email protected]

TUESDAY: Story time at McCracken County Public Library. 10 AM and 1 PM.

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. L.I.F.E. Community Marriage Enrichment. 6– 7 PM. Married couples are invited to these sessions to discuss issues thathinder marriage and how to overcome them. FREE. Contact 270-575-3823.

SUNDAY: Family and Community Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Noon - 1:00 PMat Broadway UMC (443-2401). 3 - 4:30 PM at St. Luke Aldersgate UMC (270-442-8621). Free meal. No questions asked.

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

TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free with Adult Purchase. Eat-O Burrito, 548 N 32nd St.

TUESDAY: Kids Eat Free & Craft Night. McAlister's Deli, 5021 Hinkleville Road.

SECOND TUESDAY: Zonta Club of Paducah, 6:00 PM. Whaler’s Catch, 123 N.Second Street. Advancing the status of women world wide through service andadvocacy. For more information, email President Lisa Hoppmann, [email protected] or call 270-366-6183

SECOND TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club meeting. 1325 Fisher Road. 7 PM Alldog lovers welcome. More information call 270-210-8298.

TUESDAY: WKCTC Community Chorus. Clemens Fine Arts Building, Room 109 on the



campus. 7 - 9 PM. Participation is FREE and anyone who loves choral singing is welcome tojoin. Contact Norman Wurgler at 270-534-3219. or by email at [email protected].

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

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

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

THURSDAY: Overeaters Anonymous. 1:30 PM (extra meeting time to add) Christ UnitedMethodist Church Recreation Hall. 1322 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY. 270-247-7414

THURSDAY: Night Moves Dance Club –American Legion, 425 Legion Drive. 6 - 9PM, line dancing and couple's classes. $4 at the door. For more, call 270-442-3186.

THURSDAY: Toastmasters Club meets at MSU Paducah Regional Campus, 4430Sunset, Room 224, Paducah, KY 42001 From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Afraid to speakin public? Learn to speak powerfully in an exciting, fun environment. Visitors arealways welcome. Call Clay Campbell 270-703-2700 for more info.

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

FRIDAY: Paducah Writer's Group. Hear some of the area's most talented poets and sto-rytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic– or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Etcetera Coffeehouse. 8 PM.

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

FRIDAY: Friday Night Racing at Paducah International Raceway. 7:00 PM.4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah. paducahracing.net

LAST WEEKDAY OF EACH MONTH: PATS Free Ride. Paducah Area Transit System invites us to ride free on any fixed route (nine in total) . 6 AM – 6 PM. Regularfare $.75, $.50 for 55 and over. paducahtransit.com.

SATURDAY: Family Kitchen Meals/Fellowship. Free meals are served from11:00 AM.-1:00 PM. at Holy House of Prayer (270) 443-1724. Open to everyone.

SATURDAY: Family Movie Entertainment. Traders Mall, theatre. 2 PM mati-nee, 7 PM evening show. Concessions available, games before the show.

Kids & Their Families: School Notes The McCracken County Preschool Head Start Office is now accepting appoint-ments to register for the 2015-16 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years oldon or before August 1, 2015 and they must be income eligible or exhibit a devel-opmental delay. Children also must reside in the McCracken County school dis-trict. Please call the McCracken County Preschool/Head Start office at 270-538-4041 to make an appointment. If you are interested in the tuition program,please call 270-538-4000 and ask for Kathy Johnson.

Paducah Head Start/Preschool continues to accept applications for enrollmentfor the current school year. Children must be currently 3 or 4 years old, must be income eligible or have a disability. If a child has turned 3 after October 1,2015, he or she is eligible for enrollment during the remainder of this school year.Children must live within the Paducah Public School district. Call 270-444-5780 orvisit your local elementary school for more information.

Camps, Classes & Education EVERY SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10AM-9 PM. Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We also love for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest.Details at betterthaneverhome.com

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

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

JULY 6 (MONDAY): Stroke Support Group. Meeting Room A, Baptist Heart


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

JULY 6, 11 & 13: Prepared Childbirth Classes. Meeting Room A, Doctors OfficeBuilding 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 5 PM – 8 PM on Monday, 9 AM – 3 PM onSATURDAY. Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or thirdtrimester learn about the labor and delivery process. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

JULY 7 (TUESDAY): Weight Loss Information Session. Baptist Heart Centerauditorium. 6 PM Learn about medical and surgical options for weight loss. Phone270.443.0202 for more information.

JULY 13 (MONDAY) AND JULY 15 (WEDNESDAY): Diabetes Class. AtriumClassroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 1:00 to 4:00 PM.Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or con-cerns about diabetes. Call 270-575-2918 for more information.

JULY 27 (MONDAY): Breastfeeding Class. Atrium Classroom, Doctors OfficeBuilding 2, Baptist Health, Paducah. 6 - 8 PM. Free class helps prepare expectant moth-ers for the breastfeeding experience. Call 270-575-2229 to register.

JULY 21 (TUESDAY): Cancerport Breast Cancer Support Group. BaptistHealth Imaging Center. 6 PM. Call 270.442.1310 for more information.

JULY 28 (THURSDAY): Smoking Cessation Classes. Baptist Health, HeartCenter Conference Room. 11:30AM-12:00 PM. 270.575.2179 to register.

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

MONDAY: Musical Fingers. (Classes for all children 4 and under.) Meet atPaducah Regional Sportsplex. 10 AM. For more information, contact Lyz Hornbeakat 575-1858 or [email protected]. themusicclass.com

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

TUESDAY: Paducah Kennel Club Agility Classes. Paducah Kennel Club. 1325 Fisherroad. 6 PM. Six lessons taught on TUESDAY Nights for beginner and intermediatedogs, all ages all breeds. $90 total cost. Contact Cathy Crecelius at 270-217-0150.

FRIDAY: Family Education on Mental Illness. Baptist Health, Paducah. 7 - 9:30 PM.Strategies to cope with the distress of mental illness in a loved one. AND how to take careof yourself during this hard time. For more, call Marcia or Paul Grant at 270-554-1915.

SATURDAY: Paint your own canvas. Better Than Ever’s Open Studio.10 AM-9 PM.Traceable templates, photo guides and instructors are there to help you. We alsolove for you to bring your own ideas, and inspiration from Pinterest. Details atbetterthaneverhome.com

On-Going Dance, Fitness & SportsMONDAY – FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Zumba With Tishaunda. 714 West 7thStreet, Metropolis, IL. 6 – 7:30 PM on MONDAY - FRIDAY; 10:30 AM on SATURDAY;SUNDAYS at 4PM. tishaunda618.zumba.com or 618-638-4180.

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

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


MONDAY-FRIDAY: Crack of Dawn Bicycle Rides. 6 AM. Meet at Family Videobeside Paducah Middle School, when pavement is dry and temperature is40+ degrees. Pace set by who shows. For information, contact Torey orHutch at Bike World, 270-442-0751 or email [email protected].

MONDAY: Strength and Cardio Circuit Training. Curves, 3420 Park Avenue. Call270-575-3800 for more. curves.com Silver Sneakers can Workout for FREE.

MONDAY-THURSDAY: CENTRE OF DANCE: Quality technique classes for stu-dents age 4 through adult. Located in the Dance Studio in Old Fine Arts, MurrayState University. Performance opportunities with Jackson Purchase DanceCompany for dancers age 10 and older. For information, contact Owner/Director,Karen Balzer at [email protected] or (270) 767 -0579.

MONDAY & THURSDAY: Gymnastics. Tumble Town. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6:30-7:30 PM 270-519-7155

MONDAY – THURSDAY & SATURDAY. Competitive adult USAV volleyball.Men's and women's teams need experienced players, age 17 and up, for weeklygames and practices. MON-THURS evenings and SUN a fternoons. Times vary.Location varies, but usually at Paducah Regional Sportsplex. [email protected] for more info

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

MONDAY – FRIDAY: Afterschool Martial Arts Sessions. Hwang’s Martial Arts.School dismissal – 5:30 PM. During the school year. 270-908-6670 or email [email protected] hwangsmartialartstkd.com

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

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: KarateKidz Prep Beginners (Ages 7-8),Future Kidz Beginners (Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Intermediates (Ages 5-6),Future Kidz Advanced (Ages 5-6),Karate Kidz Beginners (Ages 9-12),Dynamic Tae Kwon Do Beginners(Ages 13+), Black Belt Class,TurboKick Fitness (Ages 16+) 7PM.Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 270-908-6670for enrollment information or emailhwangsmar tialar [email protected]

TUESDAY: Family Track Run Practice.Meet at Noble Park Picnic Shelter #10. 6 -7 PM. FREE. For more, call 270-444-8508.

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

TUESDAY & THURSDAY: XtremeMartial Arts (Ages 8+), Karate KidzPrep Intermediates/Advanced (Ages7-8), Karate Kidz Intermediates/Advanced (Ages 9-12), Dynamic TaeKwon Do Intermediates/Advanced(Ages 13+), Adult Kickboxing (Ages16+). Hwang's Martial Arts. Call 270-908-6670 for enrollment information oremail [email protected]


TUESDAY & THURSDAY: Kids’ Kickboxing. 5 - 5:50 PM. Three Rivers MartialArts Academy. 270-564-5804.

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

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

THURSDAY: Hip-Hop Fitness. High-energy, calorie-burning, easy-to-follow,full-body workout! Open to teenagers and up. $5. 7:45 PM. Beverly RogersAcademy of Dance, 3485 Park Ave across from the Ford dealership. For moreinformation contact [email protected].

THURSDAY: Table Tennis. Ages 12+. Classroom 1, Paducah Parks. 5-6PM. $25.270-444-8508.

FRIDAY: Extreme Martial Arts classes 4:30 – 5:30PM. Future Kidz Makeup Class,5PM; Lil' Dragons & Karate Kidz Prep Makeup Classes, 5:30; Karate Kidz MakeupClass, 6PM; Dynamic TKD Regular Class (13&Up), 6:30PM. Circuit Training. 6 PM.Hwang’s Martial Arts. 270-908-6670. hwangsmartialartstkd.com

SATURDAY: Intro Kettlebell Class. Mike’s Kettlebell Club. 106 Broadway,Paducah. 9:00 AM. 270-554-8224.

SATURDAY: Tiger and Junior Jiu-Jitsu. Noon – 12:50 PM Three Rivers MartialArts Academy. 270-564-5804.

SATURDAY: Black Belts, 9AM; Hwang’s Martial Arts. 270-554-6667. [email protected], hwangsmartialartstkd.com

On-Going Events for SeniorsFIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: Super Seniors at First Christian Churchof Paducah. Call 270-443-8251 for information.

EVERY 3RD SATURDAY: Senior Citizens Social Dinner and games.McKendree United Methodist Church. 4:30 - 6PM. 488-3770.

Residents at Trinity Village - Senior Family Home Care, 3910 Old US Hwy 45 Southin Lone Oak. Invite you to a senior's get - together every FRIDAY (Please RSVP):Potluck – 6 - 6:45PM. Bible Study 7 – 8 PM Contact Rene Sanchez-Chew, 270-554-7075.

Senior Medicare Patrol – Senior Medicare Patrol: Eddie Jordan, project coordi-nator of the local Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) provides informationon how you can protect yourself from Medicare errors, learn to detect potentialfraud and abuse and to report errors or suspected fraud. 8AM – 4PM. TUESDAY,THURSDAY AND FRIDAY at the Senior Center, 1400 HC Mathis Drive. For moreinformation call 270-442-8993.

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

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Hot Lunches - Paducah-McCracken Senior CitizensCenter. 11:30 AM. Donation : $2. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY: Exercise Classes for Seniors -Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 10-11 AM. 270-443-8579

MONDAY - FRIDAY: Water Aerobics. Brooks Indoor Pool, Broadway United MethodistChurch, 701 Broadway. 10 AM. $25 per month. Call 270-443-1778 for more info.

MONDAY: Ballroom Dance Classes - Paducah-McCracken Senior CitizensCenter. 1-3 PM. FREE. Must be 60 and over. 270-443-8579


TUESDAY AND THU RSDAY: Line Dancing Classes - Paducah-McCrackenSenior Citizens Center. 1-2:30 PM. FREE. THURSDAYS FOR BEGINNERS. Mustbe 60 and over. 270-443-8579

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS: Bible Study & Lunch. Broadway Church of Christ.11 AM. FREE. All seniors welcome. 270.443.6206

Beginning Crochet and Quilting. Senior Citizens Center. 1 PM, 2 PM. FREE. 270-443-8579WEDNESDAY: Introduction to Senior Fitness Simplified. Paducah YogaCenter. 11 AM - noon. $10/ session, $30/month, $35/month with Sunday Tai Chi.Call 270-210-1465 for more.

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

Senior Citizens Dance - Paducah-McCracken County Senior Center. 7 - 10 PM.$5. Live music. Bring potluck-style snack food. Drinks sold on-site. Open to thepublic. 50 and over. 270-443-8579. Check for dates paducahseniorcenter.org.270-443-8579 v

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Herb Appeal is an annual luncheon and lecturehosted and prepared by Extension MasterGardeners (EMGs). This year’s it features a healthy

combination of familiar foods complimented by a quintet ofherbs - rosemary, savory (2015’s herb of the year), thyme, dilland mint. All specially selected to tantalize taste buds andtempt diners to grow their own. “Beyond the Plate” refers tothe non-culinary use of herbs for crafts, medicine, cleaningand more.

This year’s Herb Appeal is being held on Thursday, July16 at 11:45 a.m. at the McCracken County CooperativeExtension Service at 2705 Olivet Church Road inPaducah. Lunch service will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m.Only 60 tickets at $20.00 are available. They may be pur-chased, by check, at the Extension office. For more informa-tion please call 270.554.9520.

Healing, Bees & BoutiqueThis year’s featured speaker herb specialist Linda Caviness.She will highlight the lesser-known medicinal properties of

culinary herbs; qualities that bring “healing

to the mind, body or spirit; hopefully all three.” Her dual goalsare to introduce the audience to new herbs and “stir some-one’s curiosity to start investigating herbs for themselves”.

Caviness will be followed by Brenda Johnson, an EMG, whowill share facts about the cultivation of Orchard and Masonbees to improve pollination of early spring fruit flowers inthe wake of a decrease in honeybees. Oblivious to their exis-tence a few months ago, Johnson is now fascinated bythem. Handmade Mason bee houses will be available forpurchase in the boutique that will open after the meal.Other items available in the boutique include herbs, birdfeeders and bird houses, jewelry, topiaries, glass totempoles, and small wheelbarrows planted with herbs.

It Began with BorageFor Caviness, gardening has been a serious passion sincethe early seventies when she arrived in Kentucky from LosAngeles. She’s had a number of plant-related vocations,working in garden shops and with landscapers; managingthe gardens at Patti’s; and working at a Lowe’sgarden center. At the end of June,

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she retired from the Marshall County Library in Hardin,Kentucky, and has big plans for the future. One of her firstpriorities is building a greenhouse so she can propagate herown herbs. While already growing most of her own herbs inraised beds and containers, she occasionally must buy thehard to find herbs she craves from other sources.

The first herb Caviness grew was borage. Upon reading in aseed catalog its leaves tasted like cucumbers—a favoritefood of hers—she was smitten and had to have it. Prettypetite blue flowers that looked like stars were an addedbonus that convinced her, even though she was just anovice gardener, “try it!”

She’s had good success with most plants, but finding theright spot for lavender has been confounding. While herbsbenefit from frequent pruning, Caviness only snips whenthe plants need it or she needs what the plants are produc-ing. She uses her harvest for cooking and medicinal concoc-tions she prepares herself.

A severe sinus infection led her to investigate alternativeremedies and she’s now tweaked an herbal formula thatworks for her. Lavender, lemon balm, mint and chamomileare constants in her garden. Deeming herself a self-taught

gardener, Caviness gathered her knowledge of growingherbs from several sources; her grandmother, mother, olderfriends, neighbors, books, classes, and lots of trial and error.

2015 is the third time EMGs have partnered with Laura Duffof A Pampered Palate Catering to develop the luncheonmenu. Under Duff’s direction, EMGs will prepare the bulk ofthe meal with each dish featuring one or more herbs.According to Duff, there’s no downside to adding freshherbs to a meal, you stimulate and satiate your palate simul-taneously without adding extra salt, sugar or fat. Duff is aRegistered Dietician by training and a caterer by trade.Midtown Market will again provide fresh ingredients for theluncheon. Since launching his urban food store at 3000Broadway, Andy Carloss has made great strides in providingorganic, locally grown produce to area shoppers.

New Name; Same MissionPreparing to move to a new campus that is currently underconstruction, the Purchase Area Master GardenerAssociation (PAMGA), has recently changed its name toMcCracken County Extension Master Gardeners. HerbAppeal III-Beyond the Plate is a fundraiser for the Universityof Kentucky Demonstration & Trial Garden on ColemanRoad in Paducah. The garden is an outdoor classroom fea-turing trial beds, a vegetable garden, a small orchard, vine-yard and greenhouse.

Extension Master GardenersEMGs have more than just green thumbs, they are trained inall phases of horticulture by the University of Kentucky andKentucky State University through the KentuckyCooperative Extension Service. Upon completing formaltraining and passing a written exam, they volunteer theirtime to assist the McCracken County Horticulture ExtensionAgent in advising home gardeners.

Educating the gardening public, both adults and children, isthe primary focus of EMGs. They accomplish this mission inseveral ways: Staffing a booth at the local Farmer’s Market;sponsoring a standard flower show at the McCrackenCounty Fair each June; operating a telephone hotline forgardening questions during the growing season; hosting afree monthly toolbox series on a vast array of gardeningtopics the first Tuesday of each month; and, maintaining aSpeaker’s Bureau. The local centerpiece of their work is theDemo & Trial Garden for which Herb Appeal III-Beyond thePlate is the sole fundraiser. v

Carol Ullerich is the immediate past president of PAMGA, a member of the GardenWriters Association, and a contributor to Purchase Area Family Magazine.

It’s summer in Kentucky and that means it’s sticky, hotand humid! All most of us want to do is enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of our homes. Unfortunately,

humans are not the only creatures that seek relief fromthe heat. All too often, our homes host other, uninvitedguests.

All sorts of pests seek refuge during the heat of summer(and the cold of winter) in homes. Whether its ants in thekitchen or the bathroom, or spiders in the closets, or rats inthe garage, we’d rather not share our homes.

Pest control expert Chad Parks with Servall Pest Control hassome great tips for dealing with the more common house-hold bugs in the Purchase Area.

To start with: Keep them out!A large part of preventing infestation is to make your homeless accessible and less attractive to insects and rodents. Youmay be surprised to learn that your landscaping may beadding more than curb appeal to your home. It could be areal invitation to pests.

• “Mulch harbors insects,” Parks explained. Make sure thatmulch is at least a foot away from the foundation of thehome.

• Firewood also can harbors pests. Parks recommendsstoring firewood and other items a minimum of 30 feetaway from the home.

• Make sure window and door screens are in good shape.Inspect your house for cracks or penetration and haveproblem areas sealed properly.

• And of course, don’t leave food out!

The Importance of an InspectionProper identification of pests is often an important part ofridding a house of an infestation. Each type of pest requiresa different method of eradication. The treatment variesdepending on the particular situation of your home. Ifyou’re looking for advice specific to your home and youruninvited ‘guests’, an expert inspection of your home andyard is essential. Parks recommends an inspection every 3-4months to help prevent infestations or stop one in thebeginning stages. This also applies to people buying ahome. An inspection is a good way to identify potentialproblems down the road.

Tricks of the TradeFor prevention, Parks recommends a thorough exteriortreatment. If you’re concerned about the effects of chemical


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applications on and around your home, look for ‘green’options. “Most chemicals are a lot safer today than theywere 20 years ago,” Parks said.

“Glue boards are one of the better things in pest control,” Parkssaid. They can be a monitoring device to identify the type ofpest and determine how best to approach the problem.

AntsAnts like leftovers. As ant colonies can be difficult to get ridof once they invade prevention is key. Keep food in proper-ly sealed containers and off of counters and surfaces. Cleandishes as soon as possible after cooking and eating andsweep floors regularly to catch crumbs.

Ants live in colonies which can be difficult to locate. Findingthe colony and identifying which type of ant is in your homeis crucial. Different types require different bait. “Ants feed ondifferent things at different times of the year,” Parks said.“Sometimes ants like protein, sometimes sugar. At certaintimes they’ll feed on both.” Knowing what they are attractedto is crucial for treatment.

SpidersPreventing spider infestations is all about sealing up cracks

and penetration points in thehouse. Thoroughly checkaccess areas like doors or win-dows. Many pests also get inthrough rarely checkedrooms such as basements andattics. Be sure to remove websfrom out of the way placessuch as under furniture, inclosets, and in corners.

Spiders present a unique dif-ficulty. “Spiders are really dif-ficult because they do notabsorb chemicals throughtheir legs—it has to get ontheir body,” Parks explained.Experts use chemicals withbigger molecules so it’llattach to the spiders’ bodymore easily.

RoachesCockroaches carry disease sothey are particularly undesir-able because of the sanita-


tion risk they pose. Roaches are looking for the ideal home;they’re avoiding a lot of rain or looking for water because it’shot. Roaches breed quickly and an infestation can become aproblem overnight.

The best way of preventing Roaches is to keep your homeclean and tidy. To get rid of them, experts typically use a com-bination of chemicals, baits, and growth inhibitors. It usuallyrequires a professional to get rid of a serious infestation.

TermitesThe Eastern Subterranean Termite is specific to our area.Termites are the big culprits when it comes to structuraldamage. Termites cause more than 300 billion in damageper year. Termites do not actually live in your home, they liveoutside in the ground. Termites build shelter tubes to pro-tect themselves from the sun and prey, and keep out ofsight. To get rid of termites you have to treat the soil itself.

“Termites are extremely hard to stop,” Parks warned. “If youdon’t know what you’re doing severe damage to your home[can result].”

Fleas & TicksFleas and ticks get into your home by hitching a ride on youand your pet. For those who enjoy the Great Outdoors,always check your clothing and skin and your pets. Be care-ful to clean second-hand purchases like furniture to guardagainst these pesky invaders. Treat your pests with flea andtick medication or use flea collars. Regular washing alsohelps to ensure your pets are flea and tick free.

RodentsRats and mice are undesirable for many reasons. They arenot clean creatures, and they carry a variety of diseases.

They damage wood and furniture, have a tendency to chewon electrical wires, and if they come into contact with food,it must be thrown away.

The number one way to prevent rodents is to make surethat they do not have an access point to your home. Fill inall cracks and look for areas of penetration, such as roofeaves, missing shingles, and air vents.

“It all goes back to monitoring and identifying which type ofrodent you have and then going from there,” explainedParks. Knowing what rodents are feeding on and wherethey’re living affects the treatment. Homeowners should becareful to put bait somewhere the rodents can access butwon’t endanger small children, pets, or people in the house.

Whatever pest you’re dealing with, the primary thing is tobe cautious and safe, whether you attempt treatment your-self or employ an expert. “If you’re going to do it yourself,read and follow directions thoroughly,” Parks advised.“Because if you don’t, you’re not only endangering yourself,but you’re endangering the environment as well.” v

B roadway is back at The Carson Center in a bigway. They are pleased to announce the new2015-2016 Broadway Season. There will be one

performance for all shows. Broadway SeriesSubscriptions are on sale now. Please visit the CarsonCenter Box Office or call 270.450.4444. An order form isavailable to download or purchase online at thecarson-center.org.

The exciting line-up includes Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat, Saturday Night Fever, and Once.You will have the option to add-on Blue Man Group,Million Dollar Quarter, and Beauty and the Beast.Subscriptions to these performances start at only $116.The Carson Center is offering a 10% subscription dis-

count, an incredible bargain for fans of Broadway at theCarson Center. You will have the same seats for all per-formances.

The Carson Center’s Director of Marketing Lisa Lauck isreally excited for this year’s line-up. “I think there issomething for everyone in our upcoming season,” saidLauck. “I’m most excited about Saturday Night Fever. Ikeep imagining how fun it will be for all of our innerJohn Travolta's to come out during the performance.We've all done that signature dance!”

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLORDREAMCOATOctober 15, 2015 at 7 pmOne of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice &Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing

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Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musicalabout the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favoriteson. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-win-ner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production is areimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his elevenbrothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musi-cal is full of unforgettable songs, including “Go Go GoJoseph,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVERFebruary 14, 2016 at 7 pm

One of the most beloveddance stories of all timecomes to the stage in aspectacular new produc-tion. Saturday Night Fever isthe coming-of-age tale ofyoung Tony Manero, wholearns the value of life in1970s Brooklyn. Based onthe 1977 movie starringJohn Travolta, SaturdayNight Fever is packed withlegendary hits from the BeeGees, including "Stayin’Alive," "Night Fever," "JiveTalking," "You Should BeDancing," and "How Deep is

Your Love," in addition to several new songs writtenespecially for this production.

ONCEApril 25, 2016 at 7:15pmWinner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including BestMusical and the 2013 Grammy Award® for "Best MusicalTheater Album," Once is a truly original Broadway expe-rience. The musical tells the enchanting tale of a Dublinstreet musician who's about to give up on his dream

when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interestin his haunting love songs. As the chemistry betweenthem grows, his music soars to powerful new heights...but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeperand more complex than your everyday romance. Once


draws you in from the very first note and never lets go.It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams,not living in fear, and the power of music to connect allof us.

ADD-ON: BLUE MAN GROUPDecember 15, 2015 at 7:15pmExperience the Phenomenon. Blue Man Group is bestknown for wildly popular theatrical shows and concertsthat combine comedy, music, and technology to pro-


duce a unique form of entertainment. The New YorkTimes heralds the show as “One of the most delightfulperformance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment Newsexclaims, “Blue Man Group is what every live perform-ance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue ManGroup packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visuallyarresting production!”

ADD-ON: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTETFebruary 27, 2016 at 7:15pmMillion Dollar Quartet is the high voltage Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the phenomenaltrue story of the famed recording session where SamPhillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought togethericons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and CarlPerkins for one unforgettable night. This thrilling musi-cal brings you inside the recording studio for a monu-mental night of rock and roll that explodes off the stage,featuring 21 timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,”“Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,”“Fever,” “Hound Dog,” and more.

ADD-ON: DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEASTMarch 10, 2016 at 7 pmDisney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle,a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, whois really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by anevil enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and beloved, the curse will end and he will be transformed tohis former self. But, time is running out. If the Beast doesnot learn his lesson soon, he and his household will bedoomed for all eternity.

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I f you’re a runner there are lots of great races and runs inthe Purchase Area: The Iron Mom, Color Run, and GlowRun to name but a few. But the big event is the UBS

Fred Paxton Fund Run for Charities. If you’re looking for astraight forward 5K run that supports many great causesthis is the perfect event for you!

Helping to Sustain Non-ProfitsThis is the 14th year for this annual run. The Fund Run doeswhat its name implies: It helps nonprofits raise neededfunds and build their endowments. It does this by matchingthe money that organizations raise - up to $10,000.Organizations have to apply to participate in the Fund Run.They must raise a minimum amount to receive the match-ing funds raised for the event.

A percentage of the entry fee can be designated to any of

the nonprofit organizations; the rest goes to underwrite theevent. People can donate to the organization of their choiceat the registration table. “There’s nothing magical about theevent,” explained Tony Watkins, executive director of theCommunity Foundation. “What makes the fund run uniqueis that the nonprofit organizations raise the money and wematch it. The Community Foundation gives back 100% ofthe funds the nonprofits raise, but the matched amount isplaced into a permanent endowment fund in the name ofthe organization.”

Bringing Organizations TogetherOver the years, the Fund Run has helped raise over threemillion dollars for organizations that help and support ourcommunity. “We saw the Fund Run as a way to bring non-profit organizations together, not in a sense of competitionbut in a sense of cooperation” Watkins said. “They’re bound

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together, they each address unique needs in the communi-ty. This event allows them to fundraise together as well.”

Though it’s been a consistent success, Watkins has plans toimprove it. “We might add food next year,” he said. “Put a biggrill out and provide hamburgers. But we don’t want to com-plicated this event!” For Watkins, adding food would be justanother reason for participants and attendees of the 5K torally around the nonprofits that do so much for the commu-nity. He prides himself on the simple nature of the Fund Run.

A Traditional 5KThe Community Foundation wants to keep the focus of theFund Run where it should be - helping the participatingnonprofit organizations that do so much for the communi-ty. “We just want it to be a traditional 5K walk or run,”Watkins said. “We don’t want you to have to run throughmud, or get powdered paint on you. We just want you tocome spend time in fellowship and help support the organ-izations that do good work in the community.”

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at 9 AM and participants will receive medals. Registeredrunners will receive a free t-shirt at the event.

We have had a couple of hundred people and supporterscome out to watch the event and support the organiza-tions. “Usually several hundred just come out to watch”Watkins told me. “Parents often come to support their kidswho are participating. Sometimes they’ll run or walk withthem.”

The Legacy of Fred PaxtonFred Paxton anonymously provided the match money in hislifetime. After his passing in 2006, the family continued thedonation in his honor. The family continued to provide tomatching funds. In 2007, the name was changed to honorMr. Paxton. UBS Financial Services has sponsored the FundRun for all of its 14 years. They help to provide cash prizes, t-shirts, advertising, and more.

The Community FoundationThe purpose of the Community Foundation is to improvethe quality of life in Western Kentucky, both for today andfor the future. Each year, the Community Foundation grantsmore than $1 million to local organizations. The foundationalso works with donors to create and grow endowmentfunds that provide a source of funding for the communityfor the future.

Watkins noted that the event is always popular with fami-lies. “Focusing on the community with the family and beingout at Noble Park to support these organizations, is the kindof thing that makes Paducah the great place it is.”

For more information, visit the event website atcfwestky.org/fund-run.html. Preregister before July15th to pay $25 for the adult run. Registration theday of the event is $35. The Youth Run registration is$5. v


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Community Foundation of West KentuckyEaster Seals • Family Service Society

Hope Unlimited • Market House MuseumMarket House Theatre • Maiden Alley Cinema

Merryman HouseOscar Cross Boys and Girls Club

Paducah Cooperative MinistryPaducah Lifeline Ministries

Paducah Symphony OrchestraProject Aids Orphans

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Peter Barnett loves a good conversation.Even before he started Pipers Tea andCoffee Shop, he was the quintessential

friendly neighborhood barista. If you needed thescoop on current events, useful suggestionsabout dining, music, or movies, or even not soapparently useful knowledge on a wide range oftopics, Barnett was your man. As he reverentlyprepared whatever drink you had ordered at hisspecial recommendation, he’d entertain you withan anecdote or a quip courtesy of his dry Britishhumor.

In fact, it was ease in starting a conversation thatled to Barnett leasing a space in the Paducah CokePlant building where he has opened his tea shopand coffee. During a chat with Ed Musselman(owner of the Coke Plant building) about concretecountertops, Musselman asked if he’d like to havehis tea and coffee shop in the landmark space.Barnett has created Pipers Tea and Coffee with thehope of fostering yet more interesting conversa-tions, and creating community.

The Perfect Cup of TeaBarnett was born and raised in York, England. Hisfirst memory of tasting tea was around the age of


11. “My mother, as most British mothers tend to do, decidedit was time for me to start drinking tea,” Barnett recalled.“She told me to go make a cup of Earl Grey. I had to learnhow to make my own cup of tea.” Barnett met his wifeAmber seven years ago in England. Six months later, thecouple moved to America “on a whim.” This also let them benear Amber’s family who live in the area. The Barnett’s livejust down the block from Pipers with their two daughters—Amelia and Emmeline.

For his new tea and coffee shop, Barnett has created a sig-nature Earl Grey blend. “In my opinion it’s a better Earl Greythan a typical English blend,” Barnett told me. “The troublewith the English is that they’re not very adventurous some-times – they’ve been drinking the same tea for two hundredyears!” That’s what Barnett likes about America. “This is thebest place in the world to develop what I’m doing,” Barnettsaid. “In America, you have this brand new taste - in onesense the palate is educated, but not confined by the annalsof history or tradition.”

Preparing the DrinksAt one time, Amber hoped to be a “Nose” in France - some-


one who creates perfumes.Now, she fuels her keensense of smell and creativi-ty into creating the teablends at Pipers. “We likeour tea to taste as good as itsmells,” she said. She takesjoy creating drinks and hav-ing fun with it on a dailybasis. For her, each flavorbrings back memories andexperiences. “My goal is totry and put my inspirationinto the tea and hope that itwill come across when peo-ple drink it. We want to helpcreate good moments andmemories for people toassociate with our drinks.”

The tea and coffee issourced from all over theworld. From the leaves tothe sugar, all of the ingredi-

ents used are either organic or natural. After the blendswere established, Peter and Amber experimented to findthe optimal method of preparation to bring out the fulleffect of the blend. The preparation of each drink is meticu-lous. The tea is stored in specially designed and hand craft-ed ceramic pots. From there, they place the leaves in a teaball and use a pour-over process that allows them to controltime and temperature.

“The process of steeping the tea, of getting the waterright…is just as methodical and mesmerizing as the drink-ing of it,” Barnett explained.

The Culture of TeaThough Barnett didn’t go into detail about his life, thethemes are consistent: Tea, coffee, and traveling. He took a‘gap year’ before college and moved to Australia for twelvemonths. This fueled his wanderlust and after college, and abrief stint in the army, he traveled to the Canary Islands. Thescenes, cultures, and continents changed, but he frequent-ed coffee shops everywhere he went.

“One of the greatest things you can do in foreign countriesis find a coffee or tea house,” Barnett explained. “Go to a cafeand order a coffee. Just stop and slow down. To sit and chillout in a cafe is to understand the pulse of the city and ingra-tiate yourself into another society.”

The only place he hasn’t found the same tea and coffee cul-ture is America. (Except for the Starbucks effect which


speeds up a process that every other culture slows down.)Barnett, who has taken tea out of Yerba Mate Gourds inSouth Africa, in traditional Japanese tea houses, and overtraditional English tea tables, feels the lack. “You can’t sayeveryone else is wrong, because everyone does it,” Barnetttold me. “What we’ve tried to do with Pipers is create a loca-tion where people can try and stop for a moment. A truecoffee house is a place of discussion and friendship.”

Pipers Tea and CoffeePipers is a series of small rooms that seems straight out ofKinfolk Magazine. The walls are lined with wood and brassshelving that holds white ceramic jars filled with the variousblends of loose tea leaves. The tea is brewed in round glasspots on top of the steel countertop. Copper Plumen lightswith a rose-gold tint give the room a mirthful feel.

One shelf boasts a collection of CD’s from local artists. TheCommunity Room has art on the walls, a chalkboard dedi-cated to poetry, a shelf currently hosting ceramics andhand-crafted jewelry. The long table in the middle of theroom invites discussion and openness. Every customer thatcomes in is greeted cheerfully, even intimately. Pipers is aplace without strangers.

One regular customer and self-described coffee connois-

seur, Alyssa Durbin, explained it this way; “They care aboutthe customers. The staff know what you order regularly andthey explain everything to you while they’re making it. Youknow why it’s worth what you’re paying for.”

Just the other day, I stopped by a coffee shop in the middleof some shopping. On the way to a table, a man I’d neverspoken to approached me and asked me, grinning;“Wouldn’t you rather be at Peter’s?” You see, he’d seen me atPipers just the other day.

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Cyclists of all levels will light up the night on August1st for the 2nd Annual Moonlight Ride. This 10-mile“glow-ride” presented by BikeWorld and Chain

Reaction Cycling Club is a fun, easy, family-friendly rideunder the light of the full moon with proceeds benefitingPaducah Cooperative Ministry.

The ride debuted last summer and was the first one of itskind for our community. Inspired by rides in other largercities, CRCC members Justin and Erin Lewis, along withfriend and former PCM Board Member Stephanie Moss,wanted to bring a nighttime ride to Paducah. With the guid-ance and help of BikeWorld owners Hutch Smith andMartha Emmons, it didn’t take long to get the wheels turn-ing for this event.

Bigger than ImaginedFor the inaugural ride last year, we thought if a hundredpeople turned out, it would be a success. When we foundout that the crowd was estimated at 400 people we werethrilled. This was way beyond the number of people we hadimagined. Our organizers accomplished something great

for both Paducah and for PCM. It’s an honor to work withpeople that are so compassionate about our communityand it was a great fundraiser for our organization. Revenuefrom the 2014 event exceeded the $10,000 goal.

Free Entertainment & Ice Cream!Other than the actual ride, all activities take place on theparking lot in front of BikeWorld at 809 Joe Clifton Drive inPaducah. Beginning at 8 pm, enjoy free entertainment andrefreshments at the rider check-in and registration, includ-ing treats from The Paducah Bank Ice Cream Truck. The ridebegins from the parking lot and travels a low-trafficked,marked route which winds through Paducah and ends backin the parking lot.

Glow-In-The-DarkWhile riders are expected to be mindful of all safety regula-tions, including wearing a helmet and equipping bikes withlights per KRS safety standards, they are also encouraged toilluminate their bikes (and themselves!) with glow-in-the-dark items. Last year’s ride showcased an assortment of glowsticks, glow rings and even battery-operated LED lights.

i SUPPORT by: Ronda D. Gibson, PCM Financial Development Coordinator

2nd Annual Moonlight Bike Ride Benefiting Paducah Cooperative Ministry



How to RegisterRegistration is going on now through the websiteactive.com (just search cycling events for Paducah zip42001) or you can register in person at BikeWorld duringbusiness hours. The entry fee for riders age 17 and olderis $25 and $15 for youth ages 5-16. Early bird registrationis offered through July 11th and guarantees each paidparticipant an official event t-shirt, as well as a discount-ed $20 adult entry fee. T-shirts are available at the eventwhile supplies last.

About PCMPaducah Cooperative Ministry is a nonprofit organiza-tion operating in the Paducah area since 1973 whosemission is to respond to basic human needs in the com-munity. Services include operation of food pantry; assis-tance with critical needs including prevention of utilitydisconnection and eviction; a women’s jail ministry; andhomeless services. While PCM currently offers a shelterprogram for up to seven homeless women at a time,construction is underway for “The Fresh Start Village,” asmall, sheltered community to support and shelter forhomeless women and children. The first units will openFall 2015. v

Editor’s Note: I never thought I would need a medicaldevice such as s wheelchair, but during my second can-cer treatments, I did. Luckily someone lent me one, but itshowed me how big a need there is for affordable or freehome medical equipment.

“I broke my leg and I need a wheelchair”Many of us have known someone who has been in an acci-dent or have an elderly relative that needs home medicalequipment. What most of us don’t realize is how expensiveit can be and how hard it can be to get. Insurance orMedicare often doesn’t cover the cost of what’s needed forsomeone to function properly in his/her own home.Additionally, it can take weeks or months to get approval –that’s a long time when you can’t do without the help. Whatis a person to do that is faced with this situation?

Terri Ross saw firsthand that the cost and availability ofhome medical equipment was an issue for many families inour area. She has been working diligently to provide helpfind set up an organization to help fill this need. Ross, alongwith Sonya Windt, has worked to bring project CARAT towestern Kentucky.

The goal of project CARAT is to make Assistive Technologyand Durable Medical Equipment more accessible to thosewho need it – especially in rural Kentucky. This project,Coordinating and Assisting the Reuse of AssistiveTechnology (CARAT), began in May 2012 with a $450,000,three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health &Human Services. Ross has been partnering with many areaagencies over the past year to establish this much-neededservice.

Ross’ Rough RoadTerri Ross’ story is one of tragedy laced with pure determina-tion. Twelve years ago, she was in a motorcycle accidentthat left her a below the knee amputee. Ross was fortunateto have great insurance that covered her medical bills andprovided her with the equipment that she needed toresume a normal life after her accident.

For the past ten years, she has been the founder, groupleader, and administrator for a local support group,Paducah Area Amputees in Action, Inc. Through thisgroup, she is constantly meeting new amputees and dis-covered how many of them didn’t have the proper equip-ment they needed either because of the cost or becauseinsurance/Medicare didn’t cover the expense.

Ross decided to tackle the problem. She placed an ad in alocal paper asking for donations of medical equipment thatpeople were no longer using; making sure that she statedshe was not reselling it. Each Monday, her phone would beflooded with phone calls. “I received so many calls from peo-ple in need of equipment,” she explained. “I would alwaystake their names and numbers, but I was just blown-awayby how many people were in need. Sometimes, I would get

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Project CARATMaking Assistive Technology & Durable Medical Equipment Accessible


a phone call about a wheelchair and I would put that personin touch with another person who needed one just threemiles down the road. I became the hub for transactions likethese.”

About two years ago, her mother had surgery. Ross made acomment to her mother about Medicaid not covering anybath equipment. A physical therapy student doing her clin-ical training asked Ross if she was part of the KentuckyAppalachian Rural Recycling Network. Ross was not but wasvery intrigued. The student told her to contact Dr. PatrickKitzman at the University of Kentucky. Ross did. They metand Kitzman asked her if she would be willing to carry theirinitiative into western Kentucky. That, as they say, is how itall started.

Carrying CARAT into KentuckyIn March 2014, Ross organized a meeting at Lourdes with Dr.Kitzman. She invited area doctors, physical therapists, andleaders, but she had no idea if anyone would show up. Theydid and have been working with Ross to assist her with theintroduction of CARAT to this end of the state. LourdesHospital even renovated office space for Ross and the proj-ect. It’s located at Lourdes North Plaza 911 Joe Clifton Drive.Their operation hours are Monday-Thursday from 11 am-2pm or by appointment.

Ross’ friend Sonya Windt plays a huge role in projectCARAT. She goes to yard sales every Friday and Saturday.



When she sees any medical equipment, she passes outone of their brochures, telling them about the project.Many times, people just give her the equipment on thespot and some call them after the yard sale is over, offeringthem the unsold equipment. “Without Sonya’s help, ourorganization would not have all the donations that it hasreceived so far. She has done so much to acquire theequipment,” Ross said.

Now, not only are they partnered with Lourdes, they havealso partnered with the Center for Accessible Living inMurray, WKCTC and Vocational Rehab. They are collecting,refurbishing and distributing durable medical equipment,including walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, rollators,tub benches and many other items. These will be given tothose in need at no cost.

Ask your Physician It’s important to note, that the project is just in the begin-ning stages and currently isn’t able to issue the equipmentdirectly to the public. Medical care providers, physical ther-apists, or nurses can request the equipment for a patient.However, Project CARAT hoped that soon they will be ableto issue the equipment directly to people in need. LourdesHospital is working with them to purchase a hub scrubwhich will clean and sanitize the equipment. Project CARAThas donated 551 pieces of equipment to Kentuckians, witha total value of $196,680.00! Ross can’t wait to add to thatnumber!

TYY PhonesProject CARAT has also received a display cabinet of TYYphones, which are available at no cost to people who aredeaf or hard of hearing. This display is the only one in west-ern Kentucky. They also have brochures and applications forconsumers to apply for this equipment.

Volunteers NeededThis project is staffed entirely by volunteers. To become avolunteer in this outstanding initiative, contact LourdesVolunteer Coordinator Shannon Courtney at 270.444.2552.WKCTC students can also use volunteer hours here towardsgraduation.

To read more about project CARAT, please visit theirFacebook page or their web site at katsnet.org/projectCARAT.They also welcome all phone calls at 270.538.6844. v


MainStage School of Performing Arts and Children’sTheatre is starting its fourth year. The school nowhas stage 10 productions to its credit. Their first pro-

ductions were The Little Mermaid, Jr., and Alice in Wonderland,Jr., in 2013. MainStage students have starred in 13, The MusicMan, Jr., Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, Kids, Hairspray, Jr., TheWizard of Oz and The Jungle Book, Kids. Through classes andshows, MainStage students learn to shine on stage and off.

Life is an audition!“Auditioning is something we do throughout our lives,”explained Megan Hughes, director of MainStage School andThe Children’s Theatre. “We want to be chosen, to be consid-ered, to be appreciated. I know that through the performancearts, children are empowered with the self-esteem and confi-dence to be successful in whatever they choose to do.”

Ms. Megan, as her students call her, has plenty of experiencewatching former and current students use the lessons andskills they have learned from classes and shows every day.“After 30 years of teaching the performing arts I stoppedcounting the shows I’ve directed at number 50. I know first-hand that the theatre arts (voice, drama, and dance) createmore self-confident, compassionate, and smarter kids. Theylearn to creatively solve problems, increase their attentionspan, listen better and they become more resilient.”

What MainStage OffersAs a performing arts school, MainStage offers classes in drama,improv, musical theatre, voice, a cappella voice, tap, ballet, jazz,hip-hop, and musical theatre to children ages 3-18. “Our cur-rent students come from western Kentucky and southernIllinois and over 50% are from families of educators. “We feelthat’s a pretty powerful endorsement. Teachers know theimportance of putting your best foot forward in preparationfor life. We want all our MainStage students to be prepared forwhatever path their lives take. We want them to greet each oflife’s audition moments with grace, confidence, and joy.”

MainStage students have been accepted to The Governor’sSchool of the Arts and the Gifted and Talented program invoice, drama, and dance. The school also offers private auditioncoaching and our students have been accepted into presti-gious college drama programs.

Dance Director Wheeler HughesDance Director and MainStage choreographer, WheelerHughes, is also the MCHS dance teacher, dance team coachand musical choreographer. Her dance program fosters a stu-dent’s ability to work with others and develop a greater senseof trust and cooperation. She teaches dance as an art form;where athleticism and art collide. She teaches her students notonly skills and technique, but to communicate non-verballywith their bodies through movement. Since dance is a vitalthird leg in a musical, performance is included in her classes.

Ms. Hughes, is also the MCHS dance teacher, dance team coachand musical choreographer. She is an honors graduate fromNYU Tisch School of the Arts and a nationally award winningchoreographer. Her resume includes music videos and compa-ny performances at several NYC venues.

A Family Atmosphere“We work to create a community of artists, a home, and a fam-ily,” Hughes told me. “We get to know each of the kids; we seetheir strengths and their weaknesses. We meet them wherethey are and open the door to where they can go. We celebratetheir differences and use it to create powerful, dynamic, pas-sionate shows. We teach that excellence is achieved throughhard work and dedication. We believe that combination is aperfect preparation for a successful and happy life.”

To find out more about MainStage call 270.558.4249 or visitMymainstageschool.com. Registration for fall classes: July 24,25, 31 and August 1 & 2. 1-6 PM Friday & Saturday and 1-4 PMon Sunday. v

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