Owensboro Parent - July 2012

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I still have vivid memories of pushing that red mower up and down

the weed-filled yard. My older brother trimming the fence line

while my papaw was cutting some overgrown landscaping back. It

was a hot summer day and I can’t say I was thrilled to be out there.

Not many 12-year-olds would be. Truth is, I wasn’t even sure who’s

yard we were mowing.

We were making our weekly mowing rounds and had just finished

mowing my great aunts’ yard when my my papaw learned that her

neighbor was in need. So without hesitation, we walked over to her

house to take care of her yard. It was overrun with weeds and grass

and it wasn’t easy to cleanup. But we did it to perfection.

When we finished and were headed home my papaw gave us a few

dollars out of his own wallet. It wasn’t much, but it didn’t have to

be. You see, he had been showing us all summer that it’s not about

the money. It’s not about what we can gain for a job well done.

It’s about helping others, with everything we have, and expecting

nothing in return. And when we realize that, we get ever so closer

to loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Occassionally I drive past that inconspicuous yard and remember

that summer day. All these years and I’m still trying to figure out

how to give of myself like my grandparents do of themselves. And

while I’m learning, I have my kids right here beside me. We’re

going to help our friends, our family and our neighbors here in our

own city and around the world. And if the job calls for it, we may

even find ourselves pushing a red mower on another hot, summer

day.

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Dean Ehrenheim

Dr. Brian Gannon

Danny May

Jaime Rafferty

Christy Ramey

Lora Wimsatt

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parenttalk [7]

the last cupcake [8]

adoption adventure [10]

chores vs. contributions [12]

summer fun photos [14]

family of the year [19]

volunteer projects for kids [20]

[24] help someone

[26] foundation for service

[30] never look down

[32] taking the first steps

[34] veggie time

[36] big o music fest

[38] calendar of events

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Ever since our children were young, my husband I have looked forward to the 4th of

July concert on the river with the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. We would set up

on the lowest level of the big steps overlooking the Ohio and lay out blankets on the

grass below.

Sometimes the concert would get off to a rousing start with jets flying over our heads.

By the time the music and the fireworks were over, our children were full from shared

meals brought by us and our friends and played out from trips up the steps to the

playground and the bathrooms. We would wait until most of the other families had left

before venturing up the hill, arms loaded with chairs, coolers and sleepy kids.

I have high hopes that someday this tradition will be carried on with my kids and the

grandchildren they bring along!

- Valerie Holcomb

We have probably 10 families that go in on fireworks at my brother-in-law’s house.

We have a picnic and usually let off an hour or so worth of fireworks. Fun visiting and

seeing everyone and trying each other’s best summer dishes!

- Stacy Malott McRoy

Our family usually hosts a big 4th of July BBQ Bash. We always have a huge water

balloon fight in the afternoon, then we grill and eat. Once it gets dark, we have our

fireworks show and then there’s a bonfire and s’mores! This year we will do all of

that, but we will also be hosting a week-long family reunion with about 120 people in

attendance!

- Brittney Reed Edge

We asked you to share your family’s Independence Day

traditions with us and we received a lot of great stories!

Here are a few of our favorites!

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One idea is to look

for opportunities

to expand your

family activities

beyond your

own household.

For example,

look around the

neighborhood

to see if there is

someone who

needs assistance...

Let’s face it: Most children are pretty self-centered. It’s all about

them.

They don’t want to share. The last cupcake is always theirs.

They want the shiny toy, the window seat and first pick of which

movie to rent.

It’s easy for parents to give in. (How does it

look to argue with a 5-year-old over who gets the

biggest cookie?)

And most of these arguments will eventually

be outgrown. Well, except for the last cupcake; we

all want that!

But raising children is more than just

navigating these battles. Most Moms and Dads

understand that being a parent also involves a

responsibility to instill in their children a sense of

responsibility and giving toward others.

Even the youngest child can participate in

service to others through the everyday situations

in their own families.

For example, if the family is active at church, there are numerous

ministries to support. Even little ones can take part in projects to

collect food, clothing or money to help those in need.

If parents are members of an organization with a service

orientation, bring those conversations from the club luncheon to

the family dinner table. Talk about the projects

your club is supporting, and why they are

important. Be creative in finding ways for your

child to contribute.

However, it’s important to let the child make a

real contribution – don’t just hand him a dollar to

put in the kettle, or give her a can of soup to drop in

the collection box. Give your child an opportunity

to earn that dollar or buy the soup by doing chores

around the house. While you’re at it, engage her

in a conversation about what kinds of items –

groceries, clothing, health and hygiene products

– might be appropriate for the circumstances.

Another idea is to look for opportunities to

expand your family activities beyond your own

household. For example, look around the neighborhood to see if

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there is someone who needs assistance with lawn maintenance.

Kids can help rake leaves or mow grass. It may even be as simple

as asking an elderly or handicapped neighbor if they need help

moving their toter out front on trash collection day. Perhaps a

neighbor has a dog but is unable to take it for walk. This is a great

way to help out – and get some family exercise at the same time!

And it’s important to remember that “volunteer service” is

not limited to donations and chores. Time … time spent with

another person, talking, listening – that can be the greatest gift

of all. And it’s a gift that truly blesses the giver as much as the

receiver.

Encouraging your child to be of service to others may very

well be the greatest lesson a parent can teach. Even better than

giving up that last cupcake.

Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday

blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.

OP

Speaking of cupcakes...


Adopted children tend to have predictable challenges related to adjusting to a new family, self-image, fear of abandonment, and self-doubt as they wonder why their families are different from traditional families.

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adventurethe amazing

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Owensboro is a unique town for many reasons, but one

thing I noticed soon after moving here: this town is very

adoption-friendly. Since many local families are choosing to grow

through adoption, I would like to offer a medical perspective on

the benefits and challenges parents face as they enter the world

of adoption.

There are many types of adoption: family adoptions, private

domestic, international and foster-to-adopt. Each has its pros

and cons, and choosing the right fit for your family requires some

honest soul-searching. Family adoptions are straightforward:

this would be the stepparent who adopts a spouse’s child, or the

grandparent or other relative who takes in a child whose parents

are unavailable. In these situations, everything is open, and all

the parties know what they are getting into, because the new

parents know the child already.

Domestic adoptions are a bit different. Currently, most

adoptions in the USA are “open,” meaning the birth mothers

(and sometimes fathers) expect to keep in touch with the

adoptive family on some level. This scares away some potential

adoptive couples, but it can be a good thing. It allows the child to

understand early on the story of his adoption, and he has access

to family medical history. Birth parents often agree to help pay

for the birth mother’s prenatal care, but they have the chance to

bond with her before the baby comes. This can be expensive, and

of the types of adoption, there is the highest risk of things falling

through.

International adoptions have become attractive to some

adopting couples because they are always closed. There is almost

no chance of any contact with the birth parents, and often even

the agency or orphanage will not have access to identifying

information. These adoptions are frequently cross-cultural,

which can be both a challenge and a blessing, as it can enrich the

adoptive family’s understanding of cultures diverse from their

own.

We are fortunate in Owensboro to have two nearby clinics

which assist parents after they return from abroad with a newly-

adopted child: UK and Vanderbilt. Depending on the country of

origin, children may be malnourished, delayed in development,

premature or withdrawing from maternal addiction. Some will

need vaccines redone and most will need some lab work to assess

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their overall health and look for common problems specific to

the country of origin. Medical records may be difficult to read,

misleading or simply incorrect. Families considering this option

should research the country-specific issues before preparing a

dossier (the documents that must be filed with the international

agency before a child is identified for a given family), but adoption

agencies are very helpful in guiding prospective parents through

this process.

Foster children are more commonly adopted at a later age,

often at least a year old, and also tend to come in sibling groups.

Families hoping to give back to the community by providing

care for these children should be aware that many of the children

in their care will be reunited with their birth families within 1-2

years. Sadly, some of these parents are unable or unwilling to

make the changes in their lives that would allow them to regain

custody of their children, so some kids become available for

long-term placement and adoption.

Regardless of the long-term outcome for children in foster

care, this is a way loving parents can make huge difference in

many children’s lives, even if the foster parents never adopt.

For some of these children, their time in foster care allows them

to see how stable, loving families operate, and they take those

lessons with them if reunited. Those feelings of acceptance can

protect them against unrest later in life, and their experiences

can positively affect their entire families, especially when

dealing with older children who can model good behaviors they

may learn in foster care.

Definitely, many foster children have special needs, or have

suffered abuse of various kinds. These children have more

medical or mental health needs than the average child, but for

the right adopting parents, caring for a child with special needs

can be extremely fulfilling, despite the challenges.

Adopted children tend to have predictable challenges related

to adjusting to a new family, self-image, fear of abandonment,

and self-doubt as they wonder why their families are different

from traditional families. But with a little support and prayer,

these hurdles can lead to a rich and rewarding experience for

the entire family. Adopting a child truly is an adventure, but one

that is well worth the labor parents put into it.

As the father of a mixed family as well as a pediatrician caring for many adoptees,

Dr. Gannon has first-hand knowledge of the blessings and the heartbreak

involved in adopting.

OP

For some time, before we were even married, Summer felt the

Lord’s calling to adopt from Africa.Then, in February 2010,

after much prayerful consideration, we started our journey to

bring our son home from Ethiopia. During the two and a half

years that we waited for Jude, we experienced countless peaks

and valleys. Still, throughout the entire process, we remained

confident that God had a plan for us and for our son. Like the

day we received an email, after nearly two years of waiting,

telling us that the adoption fees had increased by 50%. Though

initially disheartened, we quickly reminded ourselves that God

had provided for us financially since the day we chose to adopt.

Minutes after giving that burden to the Lord, we received a

phone call from Atlanta telling us that we had been matched

with a baby boy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As far as testimonies

gained through our adoption journey, that is only the tip of the

iceberg.

With much joy and thanksgiving, we brought Jude home

on June 22, 2012. Since the day we decided to heed God’s

calling to adopt, our lives have been indescribably enriched

with bountiful blessings. So if you ever hear that still, small voice

urging you to consider adoption, don’t disregard it. It is truly

amazing what God can do, and will do, when you take that first

step in faith.

Steven, Summer and Jude Wilson

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JUNE, SUMMER & STEVEN WILSON


“To educate a person in mind and not in

morals is to educate a menace to society.”

Theodore Roosevelt

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chores vs.contributionsSummer is a great time of year to teach

your children the value of chores. I think

several of us reading this article probably

had chores to do when we were children.

But today I think the average American

child would pass out if you handed him a

list of chores to be completed.

In the parenting classes that I teach I really embrace

the way in which children see chores. The word

itself, “chores,” is thrown out the window. It’s not

even used. They use the word contributions. I like it.

It has a nice ring to it. So it doesn’t matter if you have

two in your house or ten, the idea is that everyone

has contributions that they provide to make the

house run properly.

One other very important piece to this puzzle is: no

one gets paid for his or her contributions. You are

a family and a family works together. Mom doesn’t

get paid to wash the dishes or pick Henry up from

soccer practice. Therefore, Sean doesn’t get paid to

make his bed and take out the trash. The program

does believe that everyone should get an allowance.

But the contributions are done because they are your

part of being a member of this family. I really do

love this concept. It might have to marinate with you

for a bit, but when you think about it, why are you

paying your children to do things like keeping their

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room clean or picking up their stuff?! Hmmmmm…something to

think about, that’s all I’m saying.

The last piece of the puzzle-- When a child has completed all of

his regularly scheduled contributions, then they are eligible to earn

some extra cash. And only then. Henry has made his bed, kept his

things picked up nicely and taken the trash out. But he really, really

wants a new basketball. How can you help him out and help make

him a more responsible, well-rounded, hard working individual?

Easy. You offer a wonderful variety of other jobs that he normally

doesn’t have the opportunity to take part in. Sometimes it’s hard to

think of outside the box jobs, so I’m going to list just a few of my

favorites that you might not have considered. Keep in mind which

would be appropriate depending on age.

C limbing on a ladder and cleaning out the gutters

C leaning out the microwave

C leaning the mini-blinds or the ceiling fans (good one)

Taking everything out of the fridge and cleaning the fridge top to bottom

Scrubbing the toilet (this is a favorite of mine…worth every penny)

Weeding the f lower beds

Washing the windows

Washing your car

Going through their own toys and picking out ones to donate

One other option, depending on their age, would be to have them

check with your neighbors, especially your elderly neighbors to see

if they have any jobs that need to be done. Summer is a great time

of year to teach your children new skills, respect and the value of a

hard day’s work. I hope this makes someone’s life a little easier out

there. Have a safe and glorious 4th of July!

Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator

for Daviess County Public Schools.

OP


facebookphotosSplish Splash! We asked you to submit photos of your little ones in the water -- at the pool,

at the lake, the splash park, the backyard sprinkler -- we didn’t care!

We received an overwhelming amount of photos, so we decided to run as many as we could fit!

Owensboro Dermatology & Owensboro Parent would like to remind everyone to wear sunscreen

this summer! Protecting your skin is important to remember as you enjoy these summer days.

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family of the year

At Owensboro Parent we’re all about family. It’s the most important part of our lives and we know you feel the same. That’s

why we want to honor a Family of the Year. Do you know a family that deserves this award? A family that makes Owensboro

a better place? Nominate them by submitting this form.

The award will be annouced at the Owensboro Parent Birthday Bash on August 5th at the RiverPark Center. The winning

family will receive an award and gifts from Owensboro Parent advertisers. Additionally they will be featured on the cover of

the September edition of Owensboro Parent.

Send completed form to: Owensobro Parent Magazine, P.O. Box 23237, Owensboro, Kentucky 42304

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Your name: Your email: Your phone:

[All nominations will be kept confidential. Contact information is for Owensboro Parent use only. The top 4 families will be notified before the event.]

Name of family you are nominating for OPM Family of the Year:

Their email: Their phone: Your relation to the family:

Names and ages of the members of the nominated family:

Why do you believe this family is deserving of the title, Family of the Year? (attach additional pages if needed)

How does this family enrich the Owensboro community? (attach additional pages if needed)


Looking for ways to fight boredom this summer, while at the

same time making a lasting, beneficial impact on your child’s

life? Try volunteering!

Nothing teaches a work ethic better than a volunteer parent-

child project. Research shows that the younger the youth are

when they start to volunteer, the more likely they will continue

the habit throughout their lives. So what can you and your

children do to help?

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Bake cookies for someone who is sick, sad, or lonely.

Record stories for those who have poor vision, and share with churches,

libraries, or rehab facilities.

Take care of your neighbor’s yard or pet while they are gone.

Contact Habitat for Humanity to contribute to a build. You can even plan a

vacation around a build in another city or state.

Sew pillows for breast cancer patients. Contact the Daviess County Extension

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Service for a pattern and directions.

Make quilts or pillow cases for children at the Center for

Courageous Kids. This is a camp where children with serious

medical conditions can experience a week at camp. Check it

out on the web at: www.thecenterforcourageouskids.org

Volunteering inspires others and helps children discover their

own gifts, talents, and preferences.

If kids are creative in the kitchen – cook for shut-ins.

If your child enjoys sports, help them become an expert and

teach smaller children to play, or collect used sports equipment

and give to a community center in town.

Maybe they enjoy hiking or fishing, so their volunteer project

might involve keeping the environment clean by Adopting a

Highway, planting trees or flowers to beautify a neglected

area of the neighborhood; recycling, helping collect can tabs

for a cause, or plastic bottle tops to build benches at a school.

Also there are river and lake cleanup days that may help foster

a passion for the environment.

Children who enjoy writing can write uplifting stories or poems

for children and the elderly. Be a pen pal to a special child or

adult.

Get involved with Special Olympics. This experience will go far

in teaching children to respect differences and understand the

effort involved in dealing with special needs individuals. Even

passing water is a help to others.

You may have a child who loves younger

children. They make great day

camp volunteers, VBS

workers, or Mother’s

Day out helpers.

Those with musical

talent can

perform at area

nursing facilities.

Residents there

do not expect

perfection, but

appreciate effort.

Can your child

play checkers,

chess, or card

games? Retirement

homes may need

you to play or plan a tournament.


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Self-esteem doesn’t come from the clothes we wear or the way

we look; it comes from the contribution we make by giving of

ourselves to others.

Volunteering teaches youth to be helpful and kind, to develop

leadership skills and patience. There is also

proof that youth who volunteer are 50%

less likely to abuse alcohol, smoke

cigarettes, become pregnant, or engage

in destructive behavior. No one is an

island. Volunteering puts your child in

the middle of the community and

involves them in something

bigger than themselves.

Volunteer and Win!

Youth Service America (YSA) recognizes young people, ages 5–25

who serve their community. Check it out on the web at: http://www.

ysa.org/

Youth, ages 5 – 14 who donate over 100 hours of community service

are eligible to receive the “President’s Volunteer Service Gold

Award!” Just record your volunteer hours and submit them within

a twelve-month timeframe. Check it out on the web at: http://www.

presidentialserviceawards.gov/

Be an Everyday Young Hero by making extraordinary contributions

and commitment to service. What would that look like on a college

or scholarship application?

For more information, contact Christy Ramey, Daviess County

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Daviess

County Cooperative Extension Office, at (270) 685-8480.

Christy Ramey is the Daviess County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences.

She has been married for 38 years and have three children and three grandchildren.

OP


SaturdayDenny’s (after 4:00 p.m.)

Texas Roadhouse (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

RocaBar (11:00-2:00 p.m.)

SundayTumbleweed (all day)

Texas Roadhouse (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

RocaBar (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm)

Salsarita’s (all day)

MondayShoney’s (up to 2 kids eat free with adult purchase)

T.G.I. Fridays (all day)

Zaxby’s (5:00 to 8:00 p.m. - kids eat for 99

TuesdayApplebee’s (all day)

Fazoli’s (5:00 to 8:00pm kids eat for 99 cents with adult purchase)

Pizza By the Guy (all day)

Salsarita’s (all day)

Denny’s (all day)

Beef O’Brady’s (4:00 to 8:00 p.m.)

WednesdayOle South BBQ (4:00 to 8:00 p.m. 2 kids eat buffet

w/ adult purchase)

ThursdayBee Bop’s (after 5:00 p.m. with adult meal)

Captain D’s (2 kids w adult meal)

Who doesn’t love to save money? We have compiled a list of restaurants offering children discounts. If you see one we missed, Contact the editor at [email protected]. *Please be sure to contact the resturant for specific details. Discounts are subject to change and Owensboro Parent is not responsible for incorrect listings.

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You may have heard a commercial on one of the Cromwell Radio

Group stations (WBIO, 97X, CJ105.7, WVJS), read the article

in the Messenger Inquirer, or seen a commercial on Time Warner

Channel 8. But visiting the website lets you see what helpsomeone.us

is really all about. The site is designed to be a one-stop source for all

things “volunteer” in Owensboro, providing an extensive list of 501c3

organizations, describing their needs and listing contact information.

The layout of the website categorizes service opportunities for working

with babies and children, those with disabilities, elderly, homeless and

those who are suffering from an illness. So whatever your interests

are, you will be able to find a way to volunteer in that area using

helpsomeone.us.

How it al l beganIt all started five years ago during a visit to a nursing home. Founder

Randy Lanham tells the story:

“It was one of those ‘God moments.’ Wayne Morris and I were

visiting a nursing home, going room to room playing music and singing

songs for the residents. We like to do that when we can, and the people

really appreciate it. A lot of times they want to hear Gospel songs and

hymns. Well, there was this one room we went into where the woman

was lying in bed and had been unresponsive for weeks. I was thinking

we should just move on, but Wayne said, ‘No, let’s go ahead and play

one’ so he started playing “Amazing Grace.” As soon as we started

singing the first verse, she opened her eyes, and then she even started to

move around. Eventually this woman, who had been unresponsive for

weeks, sat up in bed and started singing every word in perfect pitch. …

That moment changed my life. It was like I could hear God saying ‘I

can use you.’”

That moment stuck with Lanham, and it seemed everywhere he

went after that he couldn’t help but notice so many people with so much

need. Randy continued to feel the nudge to do something about it, and

the idea behind helpsomeone.us was born. The vision grew to launch a

website that would inspire people to volunteer and then connect them

with opportunities to serve in the community.

Last summer, helpsomeone.us received their 501c3 status, formed

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“Helping you help others,” that’s the

driving force behind helpsomeone.

us. Written clearly on their website,

helpsomeone.us is an effort to

connect people in Owensboro

with volunteer opportunities at

local charities and non-profit

organizations.


a board of directors and got right to work. Thanks to the support of the

Owensboro community, they’ve already made a tremendous impact

and are launching some exciting plans for the future.

Promotional V ideosOne of the ways helpsomeone.us assists local charities is by producing

promotional videos and jingles free of charge and posting them on

their website. The videos let you hear and see first-hand how you

can help those agencies. Helpsomeone.us is currently working on a

video for Mentor Kids Kentucky, but you can watch videos about

Boulware Mission, Oasis Women’s Shelter, the Daniel Pitino Shelter,

St. Benedict’s and several others as well.

Many of those videos were aired on Time Warner

Channel 8 as part of their homeless campaign

during the month of March. (Another promotion

that helpsomeone.us just finished was a teen

poetry contest for a $250 cash prize and a chance

to put the winning poem into song to be played on

the radio. The helpsomeone.us production crew

is putting the finishing touches on that song right

now.)

Unsung T VIn addition to the promotional videos,

helpsomeone.us has partnered with Time Warner

Cable to produce a TV series called “Unsung TV,” which airs on

Channel 8. Each episode runs for a month and is shown at 8 a.m. and

6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Lanham explained, “With Unsung TV, we are honoring the

ordinary that do the extraordinary.” With real life scenarios, the stories

of unsung “hero” volunteers who serve generously without expecting

anything in return are meant to inspire viewers to want to serve others

as well. Once they’ve experienced it, hopefully they’ll want to do even

more and in turn inspire others. According to Lanham, “The goal is for

viewers to think ‘You know, I can do that too,’ and then go out and help

someone.”

The May episode told the story of Ashley Johnson and her family

who were the runners up for an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

house when the show came to Owensboro a few years ago. When Jerry

Morris heard about Ashley’s situation of living in a house that was

difficult to maneuver her wheelchair in, he called on friends, family

and other builders in the community of Whitesville to build a brand

new house for Ashley and her family. That’s just one example of being

an unsung volunteer. June’s episode was about a volunteer named

George who helps at the Wendell Foster Center.

Helpsomeone.us is looking for more stories about unsung

volunteers in our community to be featured in upcoming Unsung TV

episodes. If you know of someone that you feel should be featured,

email your suggestion to [email protected]

Advantages of volunteering as a familyVolunteering does not have to be an “adult” thing to do. As a youth

minister for the past 12 years, I’ve seen time and again how young

people can have life-changing experiences from volunteering. There is

nothing more humbling than serving others. Seeing

people who are less fortunate or suffering from a

disability makes you appreciate what you have.

It cuts straight to the heart, going much deeper

emotionally than just the “good” feeling you get

from doing something nice. Young people connect

with that.

From a parent’s perspective, what better

way to model humility, service, compassion and

loving others than by volunteering as a family? The

beauty is that you don’t even have to “preach” this

lesson. Visiting a nursing home or homeless shelter

can be very intimidating, especially if it’s your first

time going. But when your kids see you doing the hard work without

complaining, they’ll learn that you think it’s important to give back.

And the younger that kids start seeing it, the more it sticks.

Plus, there is tremendous family bonding that comes from being

in the trenches together, and those are memories and stories that last a

lifetime.

Helpsomeone.us believes in volunteering as a family so strongly

that they are starting a new initiative to encourage families to volunteer

together. In fact, it’s so new that when Owensboro Parent interviewed

Randy Lanham the project didn’t even have a name yet. But basically

the way it works is this:

The family volunteer program will be set up as a six-week series,

where each week the family would have the opportunity to volunteer

at a different agency or organization. It’s designed that way so families

would get a wide variety of experiences. At the end of the six weeks,

each member of the family would learn what their areas of interest are

from their practical experience.


“Families these days are so busy with sports and extracurricular

activities, and that’s great…” Lanham explained. “So this approach

would sort of give that ‘team’ aspect to volunteering, because families

could serve as a team.”

Think of the family discussions that might arise. Think of how that

might affect your family’s priorities, like how you spend your money

and your time. Families who are already volunteering are finding that

a little bit of compassion can go along way. It doesn’t have to be drastic,

life-altering change. It can be simple things.

Okay, so how?For example, every family does chores. Maybe you’ve experienced

yourself how some people hate to clean their room, but they sure don’t

mind to straighten someone else’s room or house. So why not clean

a shelter as a family? You could spend a couple hours on a Saturday

morning cleaning St. Benedict’s Shelter or the Pitino Shelter. One

person mops, one person washes the towels, one person wipes down the

tables and chairs, somebody else straightens the linen closet etc.

Or, how about preparing and serving lunch together at the Boulware

Mission or Pitino Shelter? One person makes the Kool-Aid, one person

puts the rolls in the oven, someone else fills the salad bowl, etc. St.

Benedict’s serves a hot meal to guests when they open at 8 p.m., so you

could fix supper at home and bring it in to serve. They’ll fill their bellies;

you’ll fill your hearts. If you’d rather go on a shopping spree, then load

up a cart and drop the food off at any of the places listed above.

If you’re looking for something outside, volunteer for Habitat for

Humanity. There are age limitations for swinging hammers and driving

nails, but every house has to be landscaped. Let your kids go wild

digging in the dirt so you can drop that root ball into it. Or, maybe you

could paint a backyard outbuilding together.

If you’ve got some Handy Manny or Bob the Builder fans in the

house, you may enjoy doing an extreme room makeover at the Boulware

Mission. Since they’ve relocated to the old convent on Wing Avenue,

there is an entire second floor of dorm rooms that need to be sponsored,

updated and renovated. Now that would be leaving your mark!

Contact information for all of these organizations mentioned can be

easily found at www. helpsomeone.us. They are constantly updating and

adding to the website, so if you hear of any ideas or come up with any on

your own, please email [email protected] to submit ideas.

Danny May is a husband, father of two boys (4 and 2), and works at Our Lady of

Lourdes Catholic Church.

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12 Creative Ways for Young People to Volunteer (taken from

Helpsomeone.us. For more ideas, visit the website)

-Set up a web page for a non-profit agency.

-Make birthday, Christmas, or Easter cards for the elderly.

-Run or walk in a charity race with friends.

-Volunteer to help at a Special Olympics event.

-Organize a coat drive for one of the local shelters.

-Celebrate a birthday by asking friends to donate items for causes

instead of gifts.

-Adopt a “grandfriend” and/or visit a nursing home

-Record yourself and classmates reading a story and give it to a

children’s hospital.

-Help cook and/or serve a meal at homeless shelter.

-Clean out your closet and attic to find toys and clothes to

donate to a homeless shelter.

-Clean a neighbor’s yard that cannot do it themselves.

-Help fix up or paint a run-down playground.

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I grew up in a middle class family. My parents were teachers. We

were not rich, but we were not poor. I remember my parents

would often say things like, “Don’t keep up with the Jones” and

“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” But just the same, we didn’t want

for much…at least much of what really mattered, like food and

clothes.

But I didn’t have to look very far to see others in real need. My

own cousins were very poor. Growing up, I didn’t know that. Maybe

I should have guessed because each time we visited they lived in a

different place. Poverty and welfare often encourages a transient

lifestyle, never staying in one place long.

I remember the first time I truly realized their situation. It was a

family meal at my grandmother’s house. We loved my grandmother

and her cooking. She could make the best meatloaf and often did.

On this one occasion, my cousins were there. That was special in

and of itself, since they did not visit us much. The dinner was great

and I ate nearly every bit of it, leaving a pea here and a pea there,

a bite of mashed potatoes and some partially eaten bread. But I

was done, full and happy. Then I looked at my cousin’s plate. It

was clean…no really clean. There wasn’t a scrap to be found. This

ordinary meal was tasty to me, but was substenance to my cousins

and they ate like they were starving. I guess they may have been.

It was the best meal they had in days, maybe months. I will never

forget that day and how bad I felt leaving even those few scraps on

my plate.

That experience and others like it have helped shape my

character. My experiences and my faith motivate me to serve

those less resourced. That is why I choose to work at the YMCA,

a place that is for youth development, healthy living and social

responsibility.

As a dad, I hope to pass along that spirit of service and

volunteerism to my kids. Kids shouldn’t have to experience the

intensity of poverty for them to embrace a servant’s heart. As

parents, we should foster that through teachable moments and

deliberate actions. Creating a path to service can start at home.

Start youngWhile it may not seem quite as “inspiring” as digging a well in

Uganda, service learning should begin at home. Home is where

you can demonstrate that not all service work is fun and exciting.

Making their bed, unloading the dishwasher and sweeping the

kitchen may seem mundane, but being willing to help out with

family chores will instill a strong foundation of service learning.

As your child grows, so should their serving opportunities.

Take your kids outside the four walls of your home into your

neighborhood. Rake the neighbors leaves, walk their dog, wash

their car, mow the lawn. Do it and don’t look for a thank you or a

reward. I love the idea of a “rake and run” experience. True service

advice from an ordinary dad

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is humble and seeks no praise. The outcome of this humble and

selfless act will likely be even greater growth and appreciation

for others. I came across a video that shares the value of offering

selflessly. It’s the 100/0 paradox (http://www.100-0principle.com/).

Expand your child’s service local lyIn June, my daughter gave up four days of her precious summer to

teach VBS. Not only did she invest in those four days, but took time

to prepare and train as well. Each of my kids has helped in church

over the years, all in different areas. And now they are ready to even

go outside their own neighborhood.

Go into the nationMy second son, Trevor, choose to attend Asbury University, a small,

private Christian college outside of Lexington. He was recruited

to swim on their team. Each year, all Asbury sport teams go on a

mission trip. This year, while most swim teams went to Florida to

train in the sun over Christmas break, the Asbury Swim Team went

to Joplin, Missouri, to help families clean up after the devastating

tornados in spring of 2011. He says, “We went to serve others and

through our service we also grew closer as a team.” Sounds like the

training trip was a success!

If a parent

continues

to develop a

foundation of service

and volunteerism, by the

time their kids are in high school

or college they may have the spirit to serve

internationally. Whether it’s Haiti, South America, China or

Africa, there are thousands of opportunities to change lives. And

the lives changed begin with the one who hears the call to serve.

Service to others is one of the most noble and Godly works we

can do on this earth. The Bible challenges us to serve when Jesus

says, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of

these brothers of mine, you did for me.” For a parent, there is no

greater lesson to pass on to our children than to give, not expecting

a single thing in return.

It could be that their mission trip to Russia has a lot to do with

how they helped unload the dishwasher and swept the kitchen floor

growing up.

Dean Ehrenheim, with his wife Jeanette, is raising four great kids. He regularly

writes about his experiences in parenting, coaching and wellness. His email is

[email protected].

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“We want to serve others and

through our service we also

grew closer as a team.”

- Trevor Ehrenheim


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Family Cindy Waltz -- oldMy husband, Patrick Waltz -- olderMy son, Taylor Waltz -- 19, going on 5 or 40 depending on the dayMy daughter, Bailey Waltz -- 11 but will be 12 in July. She is probably the most mature of us.And Tigger Waltz, Schnauzer. He’s 8. And we have some really old goldfish from a fair over two years ago that were supposed to be dead now. I refer to them as zombie fish. Do I inspire my kids by being constantly in school? Gosh, I hope so.Do I hurt them by being constantly in school? Gosh, I hope not. I want to spend more time with them and I try to every chance I get, but it’s hard sometimes. EducationI attended WKU a long time ago, the first time. Took classes at Brescia and Owensboro Junior College of Business. Eventually I went to night/weekend school and graduated from Owensboro Community & Technical College in 2009 as an LPN. I then graduated from Henderson Community College in 2011, also going at night/weekends, with my RN. I started back at WKU in January 2012 to begin by BSN.

I have two Associates in Applied Science and one Associate in Arts. I always intended on getting my BSN when I first went to WKU, but life sidetracked me. But, I’m on a mission now and found that the key is to keep up momentum and not slow down. Never look down or you’ll forget how to fly this thing.

WKU-OwensboroWKU-O has made it possible for me to work on getting my BSN by being flexible and designing a program for people like me. We are employed, some have kids, some have grand kids...a busy life. I did the in-class thing twice in nursing school and I don’t even know how I did it. Online classes let me work at my pace, let me work nurses’ schedule and let me actually see my husband and kids. The dog is happier, too. Don’t know bout the fish. AdviceSomeone once told me, finish college when you’re a kid, don’t be like me and work, raise a family and have to go to night school. I didn’t listen and ended up doing exactly that. Don’t know if I am the best one to give advice, but kids/people find their own way. They have to want it and hopefully will have a support system like I did. My husband did a lot of housework while I was studying for RN. When I thought I would fail a test or a course, my son never doubted my ability and (affectionately, I hope) called me a nerd.

Western Kentucky University in Owensboro has been educating students for over 40 years.

Learn more online: www.wku.edu/owensboro

WKU-O Student Profile: Cindy Waltz, BSN student

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It can be alarming when a pediatrician informs a parent that

their child is not reaching developmental milestones.

If unnoticed by the family, Mom and Dad may run a gambit of

emotions from sadness to anger. Though many parents realize the

news could be worse, it’s still difficult adjusting to the idea that

your child may need services outside of parental love and care to

help them to develop appropriately.

Processing the information can be easier when you discover

help is just a phone call away and parents make that first step to

learn more about First Steps!

Mitzi Helton, First Steps Service Coordinator for the Green

River District says, “It is important for families to know that if

they have a concern their child may not be developing as expected,

or has an established risk diagnosis, First Steps is available to

evaluate and provide services if needed during those critical

developmental years of birth to three years old.”

First Steps (FS) is the statewide early intervention for children,

birth to three, and their families who are identified with a

developmental delay and/or established risk diagnosis that may

need assistance with improving skills. Early intervention services

are available in every state for eligible children.

FS provides screening and evaluation that determines

eligibility and subsequently service coordination that ensures the

child is receiving the necessary resources that best meets their

needs.

Services may include speech therapy to address speech or

communication delays or feeding concerns; physical therapy

for gross motor delays (rolling, crawling, standing, walking);

occupational therapy geared to aid with fine motor delays

(upper body or hand movements) or sensory motor issues and

developmental intervention for self-help or social skills concerns.

Though the pediatrician may be the first to verbalize the

concern and can take that first step to receiving intervention

services but it isn’t necessary to have a medical referral for a

child to be evaluated. This means, a parent may have concerns

themselves and can actually contact First Steps. Virtually anyone

can make the referral.

Some children automatically qualify for services by having an

established risk diagnosis. This is a diagnosis given at birth or later

and may be a physical or mental condition that results in a higher

probability of a developmental delay.

Examples of established risk diagnoses are: Downs syndrome,

Autism, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, and Fetal Alcohol

Syndrome, just to name a few. Referrals for these will often be from

The First Steps program is an early intervention

service available to aid eligible families.

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a NICU or pediatrician, where the physician would have to

verify the diagnosis.

Not all established risk children will have a

delay, but are eligible for First Steps services should

they display delay before their third birthday.

For children who do not have risk, but concern

there may be a delay, an Ages and Stages Questionnaire

(ASQ) is sent to the family or caregiver to complete for

initial screening. If the ASQ shows areas of concern,

the child becomes eligible for an evaluation that

will assess the child in the areas of communication,

cognition, physical development (gross and fine

motor), social and emotional development, as well

as adaptive/self help skills development. If the score

indicates the child is functioning below developmental

level then they would be eligible for First Steps services in

the area of delay.

Children begin learning and developing from birth,

however all children grow and progress differently in these

critical development years. If there is a delay suspected, the sooner

the child is evaluated and begins receiving early intervention

services, if needed, they are more likely to reach developmental

milestones than without intervention. It’s even possible for some

to catch up with peers by the time they turn three.

The discovery of a delay can be difficult, but First Steps

provides service coordination for each family every “step” of

the way. A Service Coordinator is assigned to the family from

the beginning and remains with them throughout until time of

discharge, either by reaching their goals or “aging out” of the

program at three.

Coordinators assist the family initiation of services with

therapy options, Medicaid services and/or public preschool and

how to transition beyond First Step services.

The First Steps program is an early intervention service

available to aid eligible families. Don’t be afraid. If you feel your

child may have a need, let them guide your steps, in the right

direction, to help your child succeed.

For more information about First Steps contact (270) 686-5982

or 1-888-686-1414.

Jaime Rafferty enjoys writing, as a hobby. She lives is Owensboro with her

husband, Paul and their two children.

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How can you get your little ones to eat their peas?

Here are some tips:

Shop with your kids If they get to pick out the veggies for tonight’s dinner they will

be more likely to eat and enjoy them.

C ook with your kidsLet the little ones into the kitchen to cook with you. Give them

age appropriate jobs to do to help prepare the family meal.

Have a “veggie” night Dedicate a whole night to vegetables! Make it a challenge to put

as many colors on your plate as possible.

Make the healthy stuff the easy optionThe manufacturers of potato chips and cookies know what they

are doing. Put veggies in small baggies, making them easy snack

options for your kids.

The “no thank you” ruleImplement a rule that your kids need to try one bit of any food

you put on their plate. They can say “no thank you” to the ones

they do not like, but establish a rule that they must at least try

everything once.

Top 5 Kentucky grown vegetables found at Trunnell’s Farm

Market and their tips on how to enjoy them:

Tomatoes - The perfect addition to any sandwich, and also

delicious when chopped for salads.

Sweet Corn - Corn on the cob cooked on the grill and in the

husk is the perfect summer side dish.

Green Beans - Try green beans wrapped in bacon and baked in

the oven or on the grill. Yummy!

Potatoes - Do something different with this household staple. A

new casserole, “baked” on the grill or make your own French fries.

Squash - A summer favorite...try it fried, in a casserole or grilled.

veggie

According to the new MyPlate food guide

from the USDA, children 2 – 8 years old

require at least one to one and a half cups

of vegetables a day depending on their age.

In fact, fruits and veggies are supposed to

make up at least half of your child’s meal.


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For country music fans, the Big O Music Fest on August 18 is

a huge event right in their own town. This year’s concert will

feature headliner, Blake Shelton, Jo Dee Messina, Tracy Lawrence,

Gloriana, Locash Cowboys and Joanna Smith.

Big O is excited to host Blake Shelton, the most current,

biggest name country music star to date for the festival. Blake

is the breakout star of NBC’s The Voice, a show that gave the

handsome Oklahoman the spotlight his fans have long hoped he’d

get. Week after week, millions have gotten to see the talent and

charisma that have made Blake one of country music’s brightest

lights. Ever since the power and drama of his 2001 debut single,

“Austin,” brought him to national attention, Blake has proven

himself to be one of the genre’s most versatile and accomplished

vocalists as well as one of its most compelling entertainers.

Tickets have been sold to music-goers in over 40 states and

12,000 fans are expected to come out to Reid’s Orchard for the

2012 Big O Music Fest.

One fan, Adam Kremer, traveled from Northern Kentucky to

see last year’s festival.

“Even with last year’s bad weather, I had a great time,” Kremer

said. “It was a great atmosphere. Fun to hang out with other

country music lovers. I am definitely looking forward to seeing

Blake Shelton. What a big name concert for Owensboro!”

Steve Terry, one of three Big O Music Fest promoters, takes

pride in bringing these big name artists to the community.

“We are proud to help Owensboro become a destination city,”

Terry said. “We are helping Owensboro truly become a Festival

City.”

Terry said the festival boasts an impressive set up.

“It looks like a huge stage was dropped in the middle of a

field,” Terry said.

Fans can enjoy activities all day and can take advantage of

vendors selling t-shirts and merchandise or even ride a mechanical

bull.

Gates open at noon on Saturday, August 18 and the music

begins at 1 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $49.50

and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for purchase.

VIP passes allow fans closer to the stage, free water, an area out of

the sun and close access to restrooms. See bigomusicfest.com for

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Visit bigomusicfest.com for complete details and ticket information.



THURSDAY

• 5:00 Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players

• 6:00 Some Rye Grass

• 7:00 Jesse McReynolds & Friends,Tribute to Jerry Garcia,Songs of

the Grateful Dead

• 8:15 Vince Gill

• 10:00 Greensky Bluegrass

• 11:45 After Party: Farewell Drifters, Renegade String Band

FRIDAY

• 10:00 Grandview Junction

• 11:00 Higher Ground

• 12:00 Don Stanley & Middle Creek

• 1:00 Renegade String Band

• 2:15 Belfry Fellows

• 3:30 Monroeville

• 4:45 Town Mountain

• 6:00 The Farewell Drifters

• 7:20 Lonesome River Band

• 8:40 The Deadly Gentlemen

• 10:00 Punch Brothers

• 11:45 After Party: Bawn in the Mash, Belfry Fellows

SATURDAY

• 10:00 County Line Bluegrass

• 11:00 Kentucky BlueGrass AllStars and Arnold Shultz Revival

• 11:45 Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players

• 1:00 The Expedition Show

• 2:15 Newtown

• 3:30 NewFound Road

• 4:45 Bearfoot

• 6:00 Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three

• 7:20 The 23 String Band

• 8:40 Carolina Chocolate Drops

• 10:00 Old Crow Medicine Show

• 11:45 After Party: The Deadly Gentlemen, The 23 String Band


SUNDAY, JULY 1FREE SUNDAY MOVIES OF THE RIVER “Happy

Feet 2” on the BB&T Plaza at RiverPark Center;

8 p.m.; 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787 or

riverparkcenter.org.

MONDAY, JULY 2FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages

2 and younger and Circle Time for ages

3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public

Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 3U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must

wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2

are free, unless they are the only child, adults

always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or

ubouncepartyhouse.com.

FREE FAMILY FREEDOM FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

Fireworks and family fun at Panther Creek Park.

Vendors open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:15;

5160 Wayne Bridge Road; (270) 685-6142 or

daviesscountyparks.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT An

exciting community tradition, come

and enjoy this celebration

of our freedom, liberties

and luxuries as

Americans! Held

on the riverfront, A

Celebration of the

American Spirit is an

evening of varied and

exciting entertainment

for all ages.

Heath & Molly Eric Performance: 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Second Street Big Band 8:15 - 8:45 p.m.

Symphony Orchestra: 8:45 - 9:35 p.m.

Fireworks Extravaganza: 9:15 - 9:35 p.m.

Grab your blanket and lawn chairs and bring

your family and friends as our community joins

together in this fun-filled celebration. Festivities

will begin at 5:45 p.m. No dogs allowed in the

park. English Park – 2 Woodford Avenue; For

more information about this event please contact

Angel Freels at 687-8700.

THURSDAY, JULY 5FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –

10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020

Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 6U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must



always free; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Old School (Rock/R&B/

Motown Dance Band) on the BB&T Plaza; Aly’an

in the Courtyard. Street Fair: Couples Night; 6 - 10

p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 7FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!

Visit the library every Saturday morning from

10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational

activities with a focus on literacy and school

readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020


Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Owensboro Parent. Our magazine compiles events from across

the city and county. So when your family is looking for something to do, check out the Owensboro Parent calendar,

where you will find information on local events, including event descriptions, locations, dates, times and price.

Want to include your event? Contact the editor at [email protected].

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MONDAY, JULY 92012 DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR

Various fun and exciting events will be held from

July 9-14! Admission pricing is as follows: FREE

admission to adults and children 6-12 on Monday,

July 9th. Saturday Motocross is $8 per adult and

$4 per child age 6-12. Admission is $6 per adult

and $4 per child age 6-12 on Tuesday, July 10th

through Thursday, July 12th. Admission on Friday,

July 13th and Saturday, July 14th is $8 per adult

and $6 per child age 6-12; visit daviesscountyfair.

com for more information.

DRAMA CAMP Presented by Theatre Workshop

of Owensboro; Fun and innovative learning

environment, deaturing lessons in teamwork,

theatre games, stage make-up, lighting and

sound, costumes and character development;

July 9 – 13 for grades 3 – 5; 10 a.m. – noon;

$75; Please call to register (270) 683-5333 or

threateworkshop.com.

FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30

a.m.; dcplibrary.org.

SKY VBS Vacation Bible School at Lourdes

Catholic Church; July 9 – 13; Ages 4 years old to

4th grade; To register, call drew at (270) 684-5369

or visit www.lourdescatholicchurch.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 10U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must



always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Owensboro Junior

League brings their Kids in the Kitchen program

to the Science & History Museum; 11:30

a.m.;122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or

owensboromuseum.com.

WALK & TALK & LUNCH IN THE GARDEN

“TOAST OF THE TOWN VINTNERS” Enjoy lunch

and a great program at Western KY Botanical

Garden; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 25 Carter Road; (270)

852-8925 or wkbg.org.

2012 DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See

event description on Monday, July 9.

SKY VBS See event description on Monday,July 9.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11FREE WESTERN KENTUCKY RAPTOR CENTER

The library will be visited by local screech owls,

Raz and Thor; For ages 6 & up; Registration

required; 2 – 3 p.m. & 3 – 4 p.m.; Daviess County

Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.




THURSDAY, JULY 12FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and











always free; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Black Widow (Soul Revue

& Dance Band) on the BB&T Plaza; The Pits in the

Courtyard; Gospel on the River in Cannon Hall

with Southern Sound Quartet, Southland Quartet,

and Mark Mudd; Street Fair: Daymar Day; 6 - 10











SUNDAY, JULY 15SUNDAE SUNDAY Come celebrate National Ice

Cream Day! Enjoy ice cream sundaes, live music,

inflatable games and a monster water slide; $1;

3 – 5 p.m.; Moreland Park.

MONDAY, JULY 16FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




TUESDAY, JULY 17GLEUP! What is Gleup? Is it a solid? A liquid? Is

it really just Silly Putty? Hmmmm. Make your

own gleup with the help of Museum Educator

Meredith Hall and find out all about non-

Newtonian materials!; 11 a.m.; 122 E. 2nd Street;

(270) 687-2732 or owensboromuseum.com.

U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must



always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE LEGO BLOCK PARTY For kids ages 6 and

up; Registration is required; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.;

Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.;

dcplibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TURTLES, TORTOISES AND TALL TALES Kids

can learn the differences between turtles and

tortoises at the Museum of Science & History;

11 a.m.; 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or


FREE MAGIC SHOW WITH RON MAYHEW This

jaw dropping magical presentation will feature a

parrot and a rabbit; 2 – 3 p.m.; Daviess County

Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 19U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must



always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE STORYTIME WEE Read for ages 2 and




FRIDAY, JULY 20OUR MICROSCOPIC WORLD Discover an entire

world that lies just beneath our sight with a

microscope at the Science & History Museum;

11 a.m.; 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or





always free; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Larry Maglinger (Classic

Rock) on the BB&T Plaza; Elevated Christian Band

in the Courtyard; Street Fair: Kids’ Night; 6 - 10



family fun







MONDAY, JULY 23DRAMA CAMP Presented by Theatre Workshop

of Owensboro; Fun and innovative learning

environment, deaturing lessons in teamwork,

theatre games, stage make-up, lighting and

sound, costumes and character development;

July 23 – 27 for grades 3 – 5 from 10 a.m. – noon;

July 23- 27 for grades 6 – 10 from 1 – 3 p.m.;

$75; Please call to register (270) 683-5333 or

threateworkshop.com.

MYSTERY AT BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP

Designed for students aged 9-12, this week-long

camp will offer the chance to solve a mystery

and learn about biotechnology through sessions

at the Science & History Museum and at Western

KY Botanical Garden; 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-

2732 or owensboromuseum.com.

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




TUESDAY, JULY 24KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Owensboro Junior

League brings their Kids in the Kitchen program

to the Science & History Museum; 11:30

a.m.;122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or





always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


MYSTERY AT BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP See


WEDNESDAY, JULY 25FREE BELIEVE IT OR NOT, YOU CAN DRAW

Learn to draw the Ed Emberley way, starting with

basic shapes. All are welcome, but this program

is recommended for ages 4 - 9. 2 – 3 p.m. &

3 – 4 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020




THURSDAY, JULY 26U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must



always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and






family fun





always free; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 V-Groove (Funk/R&B

Dance Band) on the BB&T Courtyard; Insulated

in the Courtyard; Gospel on the River in Cannon

Hall with Conquerors Quartet, New Ground, and

Music City Boys; Street Fair: Young Professionals’

Night; 6 -10 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.

com.

SATURDAY, JULY 28CONNECT, CELEBRATE AND EXPLORE: A

FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION FAIR HOSTED BY

PROJECT MATCH AT OWENSBORO CHRISTIAN

CHURCH. The fair will feature booths manned

by experienced foster parents and social workers

from various agencies to share information

and answer questions for those who may be

interested in helping children through foster care

and adoption. Community support agencies will

also be on hand to provide information regarding

services to help foster/adoptive families meet the

needs of children in out of home care. This is a

family friendly event with a children’s play area for

their entertainment, food and door prizes; 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m.; For more information about this event,

contact Project MATCH at 1-877-994-9970. RSVP

is not required to attend this important event.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER A picture event where

pet parents can get a professional photograph of

their pet taken by Dream Copy Photography and

the proceeds benefit Saving Paws Animal Rescue

of KY; 11 – 3 p.m.; Towne Square Mall.

FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!Visit the library

every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00

for self guided fun and educational activities

with a focus on literacy and school readiness;


dcplibrary.org.



MONDAY, JULY 30FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




TUESDAY, JULY 31SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS Come to the

StarLab to learn about the stars in the summer

skies at the Science & History Museum; 11

a.m.; 122 E. 2nd Street, (270) 687-2732 or





always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1MINI MOVIE – IMPACT EARTH Come to

StarLab and learn about comets, asteroids and

meteors at the Science & History Museum;

11 a.m.; 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or


THURSDAY, AUGUST 2MINI MOVIE – ICE WORLDS Come to StarLab

and learn about ice on Earth the its role in the

eco-system at the Science & History Museum;

11 a.m.; 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or





always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




FRIDAY, AUGUST 3MINI MOVIE – THE BODY CODE Come to

StarLab and learn about DNA and how our cells

function at the Science & History Museum;

11 a.m.; 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or





always free; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Legally Wired (Pop Rock &

Dance Band) on the BB&T Plaza; Heath and Molly

Eric in the Courtyard; Street Fair: Dragon Boat

Festival Preview; 6 -10 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or

fridayafter5.com.

family fun


family fun

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4OWENSBORO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Come one, come all! The second Owensboro

Dragon Boat Races will be fun for the whole

family. Two teams of 20 will race each other

roughly 100 meters down the Ohio River in

Dragon Boats; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; English Park;

For more details contact (270) 926-1100 or

owensborodragonboat.com.

FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the library

every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00

for self guided fun and educational activities

with a focus on literacy and school readiness;


dcplibrary.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5FREE OWENSBORO PARENT BIRTHDAY BASH!

Come help us celebrate our first birthday! It’s hard

to believe that we will soon be printing our 12th

issue, celebrating one year in business serving

the Owensboro community. What better way to

celebrate than with a one year birthday bash? We

want everyone to join in the party. Join us at the

RiverPark Center from 4 p.m. to dusk. We will

also be announcing the winner of OPM Family

of the Year as well as signup forms for the next

CoverKids contest. Plan to end the night with

the Sunday Movies On The River hosted by the

RiverPark Center. Visit www.owensboroparent.

com/party for complete details. Also visit

facebook.com/owensboroparent and view the

event online.

FREE SUNDAY MOVIE ON THE RIVER “Cars II”

on the BB&T Plaza at RiverPark Center; 8 p.m.;

101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787 or visit

www.riverparkcenter.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and




MONDAY, AUGUST 20WORLD’S GREATEST BABY SHOWER All new

and expectant mothers are invited to attend

on Monday, August 20! Car seat safety checks

available (infant carriers and forward-facing seats),

prenatal and newborn care tips, special guest

speakers, local exhibitors, refreshments and

door prizes. Mothers are welcome to bring one

guest; 6 - 8 p.m.; Owensboro Christian Church,

2818 New Hartford Road. Event sponsored

by Owensboro Medical Health System, The

Foundation for Health, Morrison’s Healthcare

Food Services, Green River District Health

Department & UK Cooperative Extension Service.

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