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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.
Give freely,
Publisher, Owensboro Parent Magazine
jason@owensboroparent.com
Publisher/Creative Director
Jason Tanner
jason@owensboroparent.com
Editor
Ashley Sorce
ashley@owensboroparent.com
Account Executives
Jeff Sorce
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Jodi Tanner
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Jonathan Tanner
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Robert Williams
robert@owensboroparent.com
Graphic Designer
Taylor West
taylor@owensboroparent.com
Contributors
Christina Dalton
Dean Ehrenheim
Dr. Brian Gannon
Danny May
Jaime Rafferty
Christy Ramey
Lora Wimsatt
Contact Information
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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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july features
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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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the lastcupcake
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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...
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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
family life
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
judewilson.tumblr.com
JUNE, SUMMER & STEVEN WILSON
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“To educate a person in mind and not in
morals is to educate a menace to society.”
Theodore Roosevelt
family life
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
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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
award
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)
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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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easyprojects
everydayvolunteer
forkids
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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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discover
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
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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 ashley@owensboroparent.com. *Please be sure to contact the resturant for specific details. Discounts are subject to change and Owensboro Parent is not responsible for incorrect listings.
kids eat free
discover
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someone
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.
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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 randy@helpsomeone.us
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.
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“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 randy@helpsomeone.us 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
dmeymca@gmail.com.
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through our service we also
grew closer as a team.”
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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
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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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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
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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
wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2
are free, unless they are the only child, adults
always free; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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 ashley@owensboroparent.com.
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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
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.
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.
2012 DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
event description on Monday, July 9.
SKY VBS See event description on Monday,July 9.
THURSDAY, JULY 12FREE 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.
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2012 DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
event description on Monday, July 9.
SKY VBS See event description on Monday,July 9.
FRIDAY, JULY 13U-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; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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
p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
2012 DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
event description on Monday, July 9.
SKY VBS See event description on Monday,July 9.
SATURDAY, JULY 14FREE 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
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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
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 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
owensboromuseum.com.
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
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 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 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
owensboromuseum.com.
U-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; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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
p.m.; (270) 687-6787 or fridayafter5.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 21FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!
family fun
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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
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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
owensboromuseum.com.
U-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.
MYSTERY AT BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP See
event description on Monday, July 23.
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
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
MYSTERY AT BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP See
event description on Monday, July 23.
THURSDAY, JULY 26U-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 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.
MYSTERY AT BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP See
event description on Monday, July 23.
family fun
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FRIDAY, JULY 27U-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; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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;
Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.;
dcplibrary.org.
MYSTERY AT BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP See
event description on Monday, July 23.
MONDAY, JULY 30FREE 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 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
owensboromuseum.com.
U-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.
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
owensboromuseum.com.
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
owensboromuseum.com.
U-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 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, 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
owensboromuseum.com.
U-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; 1 – 9 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
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.
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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;
Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.;
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
younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 –
10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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.
WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT?
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ASHLEY@OWENSBOROPARENT.COM.
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