Ingrams Water And Air Offers “Green” Heat Pumps

In a society where everyone is going green, many people (now more than ever) are turning to geothermal heat pumps like the ones offered at Ingram's Water and Air in Paducah, KY.
Coming from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat), Geothermal heat pumps like the McQuay Enfinity Water Source Heat Pumps receive their energy [...]

May 13-15 – Ballard County Doo Wop Days

Thursday, May 13, kicks off vendor shopping and a Little Miss and Little Mr. Pageant followed by My Kids Got Talent.

On Friday there are community events, a car show, vendor shopping, food pantry yard sales, and Apologetix in concert (Advance tickets: $10.00, At the door:$15.00).

On Saturday, more of the car show, yard sales, vendor shopping,  [...]

May 1 – Livingston County Farm Bureau Day

Livingston County Farm Bureau Federation & Livingston County Farm Bureau Insurance would like to invite you to a day of fun filled activities!

The day will start off with free food and entertainment for all those in Livingston County. There will be free Bingo with door prizes starting at noon. Inflatables for [...]

May 1 – World’s Biggest Disc Golf Event

Come join in at the World's Biggest Disc Golf Event at Stuart Nelson Park in Paducah, KY on May 1st, beginning at 10:00 am.

The event is free for women and juniors division (get disc, mini, sticker); $15 for all other divisions (get disc, mini, sticker).

Registration begins at 10:00 am with  round 1 beginning at [...]

May 1 – Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale

This year's Purchase Area Master Gardeners’ Association (PAMGA) plant sale includes garden tools, books and a greater variety of plants than in the past. The master gardeners are offering some of their favorite unique plants for sale.

The first 25 customers purchasing $30 or more receive a pot of free iris plants.

Annual [...]

May 1 – March Of Dimes Finish Line Car Wash Fundraiser

Get your car washed to help support charity at the Finish Line Car Wash on Clarks River Road in Paducah Ky on May 1st from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Finish Line Car Wash will donate 10 percent of every car washed to help save babies! Get a beautifully clean car and help support the [...]

May 1 – Miles For Smiles 5K Run/Walk

Leadership Paducah Class #23 is hosting a charity 5K run/walk on May 1st, 2010 to benefit the Family Service Society’s dental program.  Whether you are a runner or not, this cause is more than worthy of your support.

The run starts in Stuart Nelson Park, moves to the Greenway Trail and to Noble Park then [...]

April 30 – Herpfest At Murray State University

Students can face their scaly fears on April 30 with the help of local reptiles and the Murray State Herpetological Society.  Fall “Herp Fest,” presented by the Murray State University Herpetological Society is open to the public from 8:30 am – 4 pm on April 30th in the Carr Health building on the campus of [...]

May 21-23 – Lowertown Arts And Music Festival

Mark your calendar for this year's LowerTown Arts and Music Festival May 21 -23, 2010!  Great art, music, food and fun for the entire family! Make your plans for a great weekend now!

For a complete list of events click here.

For more information visit www.paducaharts.com

May 15 – Spring Oral And Silent Auction

St. Joseph Catholic School and Prestige Prints and Collectibles presents the Spring Oral and Silent Auction show on May 15 starting at 2:00 pm.

Featured items include:

Fine Art
Sports Memorabilia Baseball/Football/College Items
Fine & Custom Jewelry
Antiques & Collectibles
Music & Entertainment Memorabilia
Classic Golf Memorabilia
Much more...

For more information visit www.prestigeprints.com
Location:
St. Joseph Catholic School

112 South 14th Street Mayfield, KY

Creative Trash: Coffee Grounds

It may be no surprise to many of you that recycling isn't the only way to reduce our trash - but, sometimes it's hard to figure out HOW to re-use things.
For example, coffee grounds.  Sure, you can put them in a compost pile, but what if you want something a little more...creative?
Make Coffee Ground "Fossils"!
What [...]

Going Green Tip 1 – Tackle Your Trash!

Going "green" is all the rage - as it should be, but it's easier to fill our homes with "greener" accessories that still somehow find themselves ending up in the landfill.  Sometimes, it's easier to trick ourselves that it's just as good to "buy" green then to "live" green.  But, the truth is, being "green" [...]

Earth Day And Recycling 101

- a guest article by Shawn Baldwin
With its pastures, fields, hillsides and woods, West Kentucky is truly a green place to live. The good news, though, is that it is getting greener:  More people are recycling and more opportunities to recycle are becoming available.
If you’d like to become one of the growing number of green [...]

Strawberry Hills Cafe

Nestled behind Walmart in the Strawberry Hill vicinity lies a newly opened little cafe called Strawberry Hill Cafe. It's located in the Village Square Drive Suites in Paducah, KY - Suite C.
Owned by Joe Dukes, this quaint little cafe with sunshine-yellow walls serves a variety of foods from plate lunches to seafood and everything [...]

Giant Pom-Pom Tutorial

This spring and summer means lots of fun and colorful possibilities when it comes to entertaining and decorating!  Try these giant "poufs" or "pom-poms" that are SO easy to make and bring a splash of color to any room!

First, you'll need some scissors, thread (or fishing line), and tissue paper (it takes about 9 sheets [...]

April 24 – Baby Blast 2010

Bring the kids for a fun-filled day at the 2010 Baby Blast in Mayfield, KY, and meet special guests Tigger, Elmo and Dora the Explorer!

Puppet Show: 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30
CCR Breast Feeding Seminar with Kathryn Glass, M.D.: 11:00
CCR Child Safety Seminar with Annalee Paul, M.D.: 12:00
CCR Face Painting and Cartoons: All Day

New Beginnings Birthing Center [...]

April 10 – Rand Paul’s Bus Tour

On April 10, Republican, US Senate candidate, Rand Paul will be making a stop in Paducah as part of his state-wide bus tour! Meet us at Dolly McNutt Plaza, next to the McCracken Co. Public Library, to greet Rand as he tours the Commonwealth.

We will begin gathering at 6:30 pm in anticipation of the bus' [...]

DIY Homemade Yogurt

It may be hard to understand why we would put a "yogurt" post in a "living green" section, so let me bridge the gap.  Living green is more of a lifestyle - it's learning how to do some things (although you don't have to do it all, and you certainly get to pick and choose [...]

First Toddle Giveaway: Winner Announced

Congratulations to "Amy!"  - You will soon be receiving an email from us with details on how to claim your prize!
Thank you to everyone who entered, it is such a great prize!  But, if you didn't win, you can still get your First Toddle at a fantastic savings because they are generously giving all of [...]

Big Apple Cafe In Murray

Located in Murray, KY with that "hole in the wall" feel - this is one of our favorite places to eat!  Their menu hosts a wide range of food, perfect for any appetite - from a generous offering of appetizers to sandwiches to mexican-ish food.
With low lighting, great food, even better prices, and cold [...]