Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. March’s Question was: If you could pick one children’s song to never hear again for the rest of your life, what would it be? “Baby Shark.” – Jennifer Weis “Baby Shark.” – Kendra Slaughter “Baby […]
Incoming Fayette County Public School kindergartners have a chance to register for the 2019-20 school year from April 9-26. The registration window is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, with one evening session on Tuesday, April 16, 5-7 p.m. A parent or guardian can go to their child’s assigned school and fill out a registration packet. […]
It’s the 20th year for the annual Maternity Fair hosted by The Women’s Hospital at St. Joseph East. The Fair is Saturday, April 27 at the Marriott Griffin Gate, 1800 Newtown Pike. From 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., new and expecting parents can visit booths by health care professionals, baby-related businesses and more. Physician panels will take […]
The UK Department of Theatre and Dance brings to the stage a tale of a spiteful ogre with a heart of gold with performances of “Shrek the Musical” Thursday-Sunday, April 11-14 at the Guignol Theatre in the UK Fine Arts Building. Shrek had always preferred a life of solitude, staying to himself in the swamp […]
Build Inclusion, a Central Kentucky nonprofit that works to improve access and opportunity for people with disabilities, is hosting the second annual Inclusion Palooza on Saturday, April 27, 2-7 p.m. at MoonDance Amphitheater at 1152 Monarch St. Inclusion Palooza celebrates community through the universal language of music and advocacy, and highlights the contributions that individuals […]
My Autism Tribe of Lexington will launch a “Grazing Awareness” campaign on Tuesday, April 2 when local, participating restaurants will donate a percentage of food and beverage sales to this non-profit organization. April is Autism Awareness Month. With a global mission of educating the public about autism through fundraisers such as this, My Autism Tribe […]
People generally tend to enjoy and appreciate “new beginnings,” especially children. New year, new friend, new shoes…. fallen snow, waiting for footprints and angels like an artist’s blank canvas. Nowhere is the impact of a new beginning more powerful than after a mistake, a transgression or behavioral outburst. Think of a time when someone forgave […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre will present two shows in April: “Charlotte’s Web” and the 11th annual Celebrity Curtain Call Event, which this year features the play: “Treasure Island.” The Celebrity Curtain Call is a fund-raising event that features a cast of local celebrities plus food, drink, and live and silent auctions with items such as trips […]
When families choose the Fayette County Public Schools, they are selecting an educational experience designed to equip their children to excel in whatever future they can imagine for themselves. We open a world of possibilities for our students by providing a well-rounded curriculum that includes challenging core classes as well as instruction in art, music […]
Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, is nothing if not dedicated to lifelong learning. Over the more than three decades of his career, he has relentlessly pursued best practices for his patients, even if those practices sometimes challenged conventional wisdom. Take one of Dr. Graebe’s specialties – Vision Therapy, which is a kind […]
