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Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory: Activities for Astronomy Day (May 7, 2022)

April 10, 2022 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Golden Pond Visitor's Center and Planetarium

The Golden Pond Visitor Center Planetarium and Observatory

International Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022 and The Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory in the Land Between the Lakes has a special day planned for visitors.

The Planetarium will have activities for the kids, solar viewing, and a special program hosted by The WKAA (West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers): Beginners Tips on How to Choose a Telescope.

Shows on International Astronomy Day (Saturday, May 7) will be free and will be available throughout the day! Astronomy Day will also be the day the grand opening for the new Planetarium projector, SkyExplorer.

The West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers will also be offering free solar viewing in the observatory.

Space science crafts will be provided, along with free posters and stickers.

The 360-degree, surround-sound, 40 foot domed planetarium theater is temperature controlled and has very comfortable high back seats. Surround sound adds SO MUCH to the experience. The new SkyExplorer projection system provides the best rendering capacities and delivers a wonderful, realistic image quality for an immersive experience throughout the domed theater.

Solar viewing will (of course) be weather dependent.

For show schedules and more information, please visit www.landbetweenthelakes.us/planetarium.

 

Filed Under: Events, Golden Pond Planetarium, LBL, Springtime in Kentucky Tagged With: Kentucky events, Land Between the Lakes 2022 events, LBL, The Planetarium

Kentucky Legend Café: Delicious Place to Enjoy Lunch in Owensboro, Kentucky

April 5, 2022 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Some of the more popular posts we’ve done on Genuine Kentucky have been the ones under the category “Where to eat in Owensboro, Kentucky.” Seems like we’re very fortunate here in Owensboro that we receive a lot of visitors from all around the area and each very much wants to know where the best places to eat are!

When it comes to eating lunch in Owensboro, there are lots of options but I want to highlight one, today, that’s kind of off the beaten path.

The beautiful Owensboro Convention Center isn’t just a great spot for activities and events here in Owensboro, it’s restaurant (The Kentucky Legend Café) is apparently an extraordinary place to eat!

Allow me to say, right up front, that I have never (personally) eaten at The Kentucky Legend Café. For health reasons, I can only eat gluten-free/wheat free and, to my knowledge, the wonderful café doesn’t have a gluten-free menu.

Sigh.

I have had several members of my family (including my husband) eat there and have given it glowing reviews.

The Kentucky Legend Café is open for lunch from 10am to 2pm Monday through Friday for dine-in and carry-out. All Daily Lunch Specials are $10 and come with your choice of side item.  Upgrade to a combo with a drink for $12.

Salad bar and soup of the day are also available.

While you can (and should) enjoy lunch at the beautiful Café anytime, they have something extra fun going on next week! See Lunch Specials at the Kentucky Legend Cafe for more information about this creative week.

More information:

The Owensboro Convention Center is located at 501 West 2nd Street.

You can find The Owensboro Convention Center on Twitter.

Filed Under: Owensboro, Owensboro Restaurants, Where to Eat Lunch Tagged With: Owensboro Restaurants, where to eat in Owensboro, Where to eat lunch in Owensboro

A Sensational Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes April 2-10, 2022

April 3, 2022 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Owl at Woodlands Nature Station

Owl at Woodlands Nature Station

As I said in my last post, everything is coming back to life around Kentucky… everything from Genuine Kentucky to trees and the wonderful Land Between the Lakes are filled with hope and are firmly facing better days ahead!

If you’ve read Genuine Kentucky any, you know how in love I have always been with the Land Between the Lakes. I cherish every minute I spend there and downright miss it when I’m away. That’s why I’m kind of tickled that my first “coming back to life!” event we’re posting on the Kentucky blog involves the Land Between the Lakes and one of my favorite places in the world, Woodlands Nature Station.

From The Friends of the Land Between the Lakes:

Spring has sprung at Land Between the Lakes and the Woodlands Nature Station offers plenty of family friendly activities throughout the month of April to celebrate. Special programs include Spring Break activities, guided hiking and kayaking trips, Homeschool Day, and more.

“A Sensational Spring Break” is April 2-10 with themed programs, crafts, games, and hikes. April is also Homeschool Month at the Nature Station with the 8th annual Homeschool Day on April 29. Educators are encouraged to check the online calendar at landbetweenthelakes.us for homeschool programs and activities.

“With blooms of wildflowers dotting Hematite Lake, wildlife becoming more active, and the many programs and activities offered at the Nature Station, the next few weeks present the perfect opportunity to get outside and have fun!” said Interpretive Naturalist Marissa Lindstrom.

April program highlights at the Nature Station include:

  • A Sensational Spring Break (programs include Bioluminescence Boogie and SLIME!), April 2-10
  • Homeschool Spring Learning Series: Native Bees, April 14
  • Wildflower Wander Hike, April 16
  • Animal Treat Baskets and Sunday Funday: Rabbit Playtime, April 17
  • Earth Day Sunset Kayak Trip, April 22
  • 8th Annual Homeschool Day: Forest FUN-damentals, April 29

The Woodlands Nature Station is in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area and open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults ages 18+; $5 for children ages 5-17; and free for children under 4.

Fun animal-themed programs are available daily and included in the cost of admission.

About the Friends of Land Between the Lakes
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes have partnered with the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area of the USDA Forest Service to provide interpretive and informative services along with support services for those visiting the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
More information is available at www.friendsoflbl.org. The Friends are supported through business and personal memberships, gift shop sales and other contributions.

Filed Under: Events, LBL, News, Springtime in Kentucky, The Nature Station Tagged With: Kentucky Events 2022, Land Between the Lake, Land Between the Lake Events 2022

Kentucky Blog: Coming Back to Life Along with the Trees!

April 3, 2022 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Flowering Tree in Bowling Green

Tree Coming Back to Life in the Spring

Hope. It’s one of those words that kind of takes your breath away. It’s been a while since, collectively, we’ve had much reason to hope for better days. Most of us have been affected in one way or another by the pandemic, including this Kentucky blog. Quite frankly, when you’re unable to go anywhere, it’s difficult to post pictures of the day, events, or much of anything else.

As far as the Kentucky restaurant reviews go… well, we either eat at home or the same two or three restaurants. So, that leaves those out too.

However, I truly believe that HOPE is on the horizon. In fact, I believe it’s on the proverbial doorstep!

Ironically, it’s coming at a time when everything around us is coming back to life… waking up from a long, quiet sleep. Trees, like the one pictured above, are waking up and putting on a beautiful show. It’s like they’re also clinging to hope for a beautiful tomorrow…. followed by a beautiful summer.

Fingers crossed and prayers ascending.

My hopes are high for a wonderful summer here in Kentucky. I hope (I mean I really, REALLY hope) the mask mandates are lifted in our state parks – as they have been just about everywhere else. These mandates serve as a reminder of the dark days we just came through. Truth be told, many people avoid places with such mandates (at this point0 because we’re moving toward better, brighter days, with hope held firmly in our hands.

Mind you, I know there are people who are afraid of COVID. Obviously, it isn’t all the way gone yet and many people are quite afraid of catching it and/or giving it to their loved ones. I understand that, completely, and fully support their freedom to wear a mask as long as it makes them feel more safe. Heck, I’d fight for their right to do so! However… mandates? Their time has come and gone and, you are perfectly free to agree or disagree with me on this, I avoid places these days with mandates. They are simply ridiculous at this point.

I have been unable to update this blog for MONTHS (one simply can’t say anything if there isn’t anything to say!) but, like the trees, I am pledging now to start afresh. Updates will now get back on track, Kentucky news and events will be given, and… hold on to your seat… the Twitter page will even come back to life. I just have to dust off the cobwebs first.

~ Joi (“Joy”)

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Kentucky Blog

240 Percent Increase in Childhood Covid-19 Cases Since July: St. Jude’s Experts Response to the Dire Situation

September 17, 2021 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

The following (VERY troubling news and press release is from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We are in a very dangerous time in most parts of our country and most of us know it… the ones who don’t “know” it are so far in the darkness of denial that it scares me to think what it’d take for them to see the light of reality.

And just so you know, if you’re one of those constantly angry deniers, don’t waste your time spouting off your anger or nonsense in the comments – I’ll neither read them or publish them. Comments have to be approved by me for them to show up on the blog, so, again, if you’re one of those people, don’t waste your time. Please, everyone, just read the facts and take every precaution you can to keep your family, friends, and community safe.

St. Jude pediatric infectious disease expert says, “our children are in a very, very dangerous moment”

Less than half of eligible adolescents are currently vaccinated, as the Delta variant surges in pediatric populations across the country

MEMPHIS, TENN. – New data from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows a 240% increase in Covid-19 cases since July in our nation’s children and Diego R. Hijano, M.D., a pediatric infectious disease specialist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN is warning that unless we act now our kids are facing the most dangerous moment of their lifetimes.

“The message here cannot be more clear, all parents and eligible children should take steps today to receive the life-saving Covid-19 vaccine,” said St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Dr. Diego Hijano who specializes in infectious diseases in children and conducts research into the spread of respiratory viruses among pediatric populations.

Dr. Hijano continued, “Our children are in a very, very dangerous moment and the Delta variant has proven, as predicted, to be the most highly transmittable strain of the virus we’ve yet faced. With less than half of the eligible adolescent population fully vaccinated, every American must do their part and take action now by getting vaccinated and masking up in public settings – or the situation is likely to get worse and our kids will continue to suffer.”

Dr. Diego Hijano specializes in infectious diseases in children and conducts research into the spread of respiratory viruses among pediatric populations. The FDA’s emergency use authorization for the Covid-19 vaccine covers every child 12 years old and up. The CDC Director reported yesterday the public health agency’s scientists are working on the Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 12 and hope to have it available by the end of the year.

“As we await emergency use authorization of the Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 12 years of age, those in close contact with them should be taking additional precautions such as masking up to protect them,” Dr. Hijano concluded.

 

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and cures childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude is ranked the No. 1 pediatric cancer hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing and food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. To learn more, visit stjude.org or follow St. Jude on social media at @stjuderesearch.

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