Posted on Wed, Apr. 30, 2008

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"Mind Matters' free health fair

The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, UK Health Care Clinical Research Development and Operations Center and the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will sponsor Mind Matters: The Science and Care Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at the Second Presbyterian Church, Main and Ransom Streets.

The free fair will feature memory screenings, free lunches, and door prizes, as well as opportunities to learn about normal healthy brain aging, respecting and interacting with a person who has Alzheimer's disease, and identifying community resources. Contact Roberta Davis at (859) 323-6316.

$3 rabies clinic at the fire station

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department's annual rabies vaccination clinic will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Third Street Fire Station, 219 East Third Street. Vaccinations will cost $3. All cats must be in carriers, and all dogs must be on leashes. Call the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department's Division of Environmental Health at (859) 231-9791.

Arthritis walk at Keeneland

The Arthritis Walk will be held May 10 at ­Keeneland. The event is a 5K walk with a one-mile option. Walk begins at 10 a.m. Day-of-walk registration begins at 9 a.m. at Keeneland or register online before May 8 as a team or individual at www.arthirtis.org. Call (859) 420-9328.

Vintage Dance Society event

The Lexington Vintage Dance Society will hold a Mostly Waltz Social Dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday at ArtsPlace, 161 North Mill Street, featuring live music by Black Coffee. Take part in a pre-dance workshop in schottische at 7 p.m. Dress is casual; all skill levels are welcome. Cost is $6 per person or $3 for full-time students. E-mail jan_pearce@berea.edu or visit www.lexingtonvintagedance.org.

Classes help you be a safer sitter

Boys and girls ages 11 to 13 are invited to attend one of several summer Safe Sitter classes sponsored by the Central Baptist Hospital Community Education Department. Participants will learn about accident and behavior problem prevention and management, care of a choking child and other important skills for baby sitters. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5, 10, 23, and July 8, 16 in the hospital's Education Center, located at 1740 Nicholasville Road, Building E, on the lower level. Cost is $60. Register online by clicking on ”Community Education Classes“ at www.centralbap.com. To register by mail, call (859) 260-6433 for a brochure. Class size is limited to 12, so early registration is recommended.

Snakes, lizards, alligator and more

Get close to live reptiles at the Living Arts and ­Science Center, 362 North Martin Luther King Boulevard, at Discovery Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Meet a 60-pound African spur thigh tortoise, a two-foot alligator, snakes, lizards and more. A donation of $2 for adults and children ages 12 and older and $1 for children ages 5 to 11 is requested. Groups of six or more should pre-register by calling (859) 252-5222.

Workshop on cancer survivorship

Central Baptist Hospital's Cancer Survivorship Program will offer a free workshop on Personal Growth and Volunteering from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 12 at the Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 1720 Nicholasville Road Building E, Suite 703. Explore meaning, purpose and changes in priorities after cancer treatment. Learn how volunteering can make a difference in the fight against cancer. Register by May 9 by calling (859) 260-4257.

Learn publishing ins and outs

Learn about how to get a book published, what's selling in the market and what's not at local author Linda Prather's workshop ”Publishing: Fact and Fiction“ from 6 to 8 p.m. May 7 at the Eagle Creek Branch Library, 101 North Eagle Creek Drive. For adults. Free, but registration is required. Call (859) 231-5560 to register.

Barbershop chorus performances

The Kentuckians Barbershop Chorus will perform at 6:20 p.m. May 7 at Second Presbyterian Church, 105 East Main Street, and during the Singing for Life Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 to support the Kentucky Blood Center, 3121 Beaumont Centre Circle. Admission to both events is free. Call (859) 881-1221.

Ladies golf league

The Meadowbrook Ladies Golf League plays every Tuesday morning now through September beginning at 8:45 a.m. at the Meadowbrook Golf Course, 400 Wilson Downing Drive. Enjoy stress-free golf, meet new friends and enjoy the exercise and fresh air. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Meadowbrook at (859) 272-3115.

Mother to Mother spring luncheon

Mother to Mother of Lexington Inc. will have its annual spring luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. May 10 at Woodland Christian Church. The guest speaker will be Judge Pamela Goodwine. Entertainment will be provided by The Trummin' Donovans. The event will include a silent auction. RSVP by May 7 by calling (859) 269-8207. The cost is $5-$50.

Seminar on ghosts

Patti Starr, author of Ghost Hunting in Kentucky and Beyond, will hold a seminar, ”The Truth about Ghosts,“ 7 p.m. May 10 at the Ghost Hunter Shop, 835 Porter Place. Participants are invited to bring a photo, video or electronic voice phenomena which will be evaluated for paranormal activity. Cost is $10 per person; seating is limited. Call (859) 576-5517.

YMCA programs get babies involved

The High Street YMCA is offering ”Stroller Power,“ a program for parents and their babies. The one-hour class incorporates power walking with babies in strollers as well as mommy/daddy-and-baby exercises and stretching. The classes will meet at the High Street YMCA lobby, but will be mobile, taking babies on a power stroll through Woodland Park and other routes to be determined before returning to the Y for some toning and stretching exercises.

The class will be held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning May 6 and continuing through May 29. Babies should be at least six weeks to participate in this class. There is a limit of one parent per child. Cost for the 4-week session is $20 for YMCA members and $40 for others. Call (859) 254-9622.

The Beaumont Centre Family YMCA will offer ”Baby Strides,“ a class for parents and babies. Classes will be held 4 to 4:40 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 6 through May 27 at the Beaumont Centre YMCA, 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle. Cost is $35 for members and $50 for program participants. Call (859) 219-9622 or visit www.ymcaofcentralky.org to register.

St. Jude trike-a-thon

A St. Jude Trike-A-Thon fund-raiser will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 9 at Kobe & Kidz Learning Center, 1507 Versailles Road. To participate or make a donation, call George Watkins at (859) 381-0662.

Johnson Elementary closing

Johnson Elementary School will close its doors to students, families, and the community at the end of the school year. There will be a celebration of the history and contributions of Johnson at 3 p.m. May 18. Former students, staff members, or community partners with photos and/or other forms of memorabilia can submit them to the school to be used during the celebration. Call Butch Emerson at Johnson Elementary, (859) 381-3171.

Linlee Elementary seeks oldest grad

A celebration of the history of Linlee Elementary School will be held for former students or staff members of Greendale High School or Linlee Elementary School. We are looking for the oldest living graduate, staff member and/or memorabilia such as yearbooks, shirts, pictures, journals etc. to display in an archives room. Closing ceremonies will be from 3 to 5 p.m. May 18. The event will include a quilt auction, commemorative cookbook sale, speakers and food.

Dinner and an evening performance of the chorus, band and orchestra and a performance by fifth-graders will be from 5 to 7 p.m. May 29. The cost is $5. Participants can decorate their table, bring dinner or purchase dinner from the school for $8 per box. Performances will begin at 6 p.m. Tours of the building will be held at 5 p.m. For reservations, call the school at (859) 381-3507.