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Big Latch-On Set for Aug. 4
Mindful Moms of the Bluegrass is teaming up with the LFUCG Health Department to host the annual Big Latch On, set for Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Park in Lexington. The Big Latch On is part of an international effort to set a record for most babies breastfeeding at […]
School Offers Weekly Chinese Language, Dance and Art Classes for All Ages
While on a walk with his teenage daughter, David Huckaby’s jaw dropped when Kara struck up a lengthy conversation with a couple – all in Chinese. “I don’t speak Chinese so I’m not a good judge but it sure sounded impressive to me,” he said of his daughter’s linguistic skills. That’s what comes from six […]
Consignment Sales
Little Ones Consignment Sale First United Methodist Church 401 W. Main St., Richmond Friday, Aug. 3, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. www.locsofrichmond.com Moms and Tots Sale Faith United Community Church 3080 Brannon Road, Nicholasville Thursday, Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, […]
Food Dyes Can Trigger Hyperactivity
Artificial food dyes are found in many of the foods that we eat and drink. They are manufactured chemicals that, by coloring foods and beverages, make them look more appealing to us. These dyes are also used to preserve the colors of certain foods or to make them look consistently the same across many batches. […]
Simplifying the Skill of Reading
Reading may seem like a natural skill, but the demands it places on the visual system are surprisingly complicated. That’s why for some students, reading is a struggle. Our eyes are designed to look straight ahead at a three-dimensional world, but the demands of school force students to spend up to 75% of their time […]
KU Scholar Athlete of the Month: Jeffrey Schriefer
Jeffrey Made Big Splash at School School: Lexington Catholic High GRADE: 12 Sport: Swimming Academics: Jeffrey has a 3.94 unweighted GPA, scored 34 on the ACT, took nine A.P. classes, and plays piano and is a percussionist. Parents: Norma & Jeff How many teenagers these days when asked to explain the source of their motivation will respond […]
Asbury Educator of the Month: Mary Henry
Even after two decades in the classroom, the end of the school year remains an emotional, bittersweet time for Mary Henry, a fourth grade teacher at Wilmore Elementary. “I’ve been blessed with such amazing students,” she said. “I’m realizing that I have just a few more days with them and I’m going to miss them […]
Need Toys? Look in The Trash
I always thought I was being a lazy mom when I let my kids play with our household trash. Paper towel rolls, tissue paper from packages, empty milk jugs – before items end up in the garbage can, they often end up in the playroom. It turns out I am not lazy. I am on […]
Summer Movie Schedule
AMC Classic Movies: $4 plus tax, includes movie and a KidsPack of popcorn, drink and snacks. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. 3151 Mapleleaf Dr. Info: 263-1729. July 11: “Trolls” July 18: “Despicable Me 3” July 25: “Captain Underpants” Aug. 1: “The Nut Job 2” Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: $1 per show or $5 for 10 shows. […]
Downtown Is Site for July 4 Festival
Food, fun and fireworks are on the schedule for the annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Lexington. On Tuesday, July 3, the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social return to Cheapside Park at noon. At 8 p.m., the Lexington Philharmonic will perform a patriotic concert on the Morrison Lawn at Transylvania University. […]