December 11-12 – Driving Hope Home

Help give the gift of hope this Christmas by joining the 2-day drive to benefit Hope's Closet and provide essential items to new moms.

This event will be at Second Time Around Too at 1049 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm each day.

Items needed are:

Diapers
Baby Wipes
Formula
Baby Food
Feminine Hygiene Products

Attendants will be in [...]

December 3-5 – Marshall County Hoop Fest 2009

The much anticipated Marshall County Hoop Fest is upon us yet again on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th.  The Marshall County High School Gymnasium, so aptly nicknamed "Little Rup Arena" doesn't disappoint as it's filled to capacity with fans and some of the greatest high school basketball players in the country.

This year's Hoop Fest 2009 [...]

Seared Shrimp With Garlic and Cilantro

One of my most favorite foods in shrimp.  It's extremely versatile and can be used in nearly every style of food; mexican, italian, southwestern, etc., but shrimp is a very bland food unless you add special spices and seasonings to really give it that wonderful flavor.
Here's an amazing way to cook shrimp that can be [...]

Women’s Words Inc.

A non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of generating donations through sales of women-authored books and other artistic renderings. All net proceeds will go to selected community charities that provide services for women and children at risk.
Laverne Kindred Brown Founder and President of Women's Words Inc. has donated the proceeds of her new book [...]

Paducah Area Red Cross

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Alben Barkley Democratic Women’s Club

The Alben Barkley Democratic Women's Club of McCracken County, Kentucky is dedicated to electing Democratic candidates to office at every level of government. Be active in Campaigns, meet like minded women, travel the state and country as a member and/or officer!
Website: www.kydemocraticwomen.com

December 12 – KY Dam Village’s Breakfast with Santa

Start a new tradition or continue one with us by having breakfast with Santa and have your picture made, receive goodies. visit our gift shop, or make a family portrait by one of our holiday displays! Hope to see you there!!

7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at KY Dam Village State Resort Park - Harbor Lights [...]

December 11 – Dicken’s Christmas

Dickens Christmas On Friday, December 11th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.

The alley way between 11th & 12th Streets in downtown Benton will be tranformed into DICKENS ALLEY and be set in the Victorian Period featuring Carolers, Street prople, Ye Ole Pub (hot cider/ coffee, etc.), Shoppes, and a Pig Roasting. The event will begin at [...]

December 9-13 – The Living Christmas Tree

First Baptist Church in Mayfield presents The Living Christmas Tree from December 9th through 13th beginning at 6:30 pm every night.

For more information please call 270-247-2992 or email office@firstmayfield.com

December 5 – Cadiz Christmas Parade

"A Cadiz Christmas" Take part in this unique parade that is held at night. All displays and floats are decorated in lights for this magic time of the year. Catagories include Fire Departments,Churches, Business/Industry, and Organizations. Prizes awarded.

Parade begins at 6:00 pm and runs from US Hwy 68 Business Route- Cadiz, Ky Main Street through [...]

November 29 – Monty Python and The Holy Grail

King Arthur is recruiting his Knights of the Round Table throughout England. He is frustrated at every turn by anarcho-syndicalist peasants, a Black Knight that refuses to give up despite losing both his arms and legs, and guards that are more concerned with the flight patterns of swallows than their lord and master. Starring John [...]

December 5 – Elvis Fun

S.P.E.C.I.A.L. and the Mayfield Elementary Family Resource Center will be hosting a night of fun, food, and entertainment Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Mayfield High School Commons Area. Admission is only $5 and Erica Jo's, also of Mayfield, will be catering a delicious meal for an additional cost of [...]

December 5 – All I Want For Christmas Holiday Parade

The Paducah Park Services is pleased to present the Paducah Holiday Parade Saturday, December 5th, 2009, 5:00 pm at the corner of Broadway and 14th Street. This year's theme is "All I Want for Christmas..." The route will begin at 14th Street, go down to Broadway to 2nd Street, turn left on 2nd Street and [...]

December 4 – Nutcracker And More…

The Jackson Purchase Dance Company presents a holiday production, Nutcracker and More. Audience members of all ages will enjoy excerpts from Nutcracker and a concert of dance compositions from Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas music.

The Calloway County Middle School 8th Grade Chorus will be doing a sign language rendition of Silent Night.

MSU Freshman Kritin Kabel will be [...]

November 28 – Adsmore Christmas Candlelight Tour

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this holiday season as the Smith-Garrett family welcomes you into their home to celebrate Christmas 1901. See the magnificant candlelit tree in the parlour, the dining table sparkling with silver, crystal and original Santa favors and the stockings hung on the library mantel with hopes that Santa will [...]

Displaying Your Child’s Artwork

It's easy for your fridge to become cluttered with sheets upon sheets of your children's artwork and grand masterpieces, and the fine line between keeping a neat home while showing your children just how proud you are is one that can easily be crossed.
Instead of using the refrigerator as your artwork display center, consider creating [...]

Stocking Up – Part 2 – Lists for Beginners

This list is an extension to our article on Stocking Up on Groceries.
Feel free to modify and print this list out for your stockpiling endeavors:
BAKING SUPPLIES

Flour
Yeast
Salt
Granulated sugar
Powdered sugar
Brown sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Corn meal
Corn starch
Cocoa
Vanilla extract
Cooking oil (canola, olive, etc.)
Spices
Honey
Powdered milk
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How To Make Your Own Diaper Wipes

Why would you want to do this, you ask? Have you ever looked at the ingredients in baby wipes? Some pretty nasty stuff that can be very irritating…and you wonder why junior has a horrible rash? Try this recipe with cloth or chlorine free diapers.
What You Need:

Cloth wipes or soft baby wash cloths
Water Spray Bottle
Water
Baby [...]

Curried Rice With Shrimp

If you're anything like me and love spicy food, then you have to try this Curried Rice with Shrimp recipe.  The curry is what makes it spicy, so if it isn't spicy enough for you, simply add more curry.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup long-grain white rice
kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and [...]

November 17 – Leonid Meteor Shower 2009

Astronomers from Caltech and NASA say a strong shower of Leonid meteors is coming in 2009. Their prediction [...]