As expectant parents, we set a lot of expectations. During pregnancy, women want the “pregnancy glow.” We want to have a fun gender reveal party. We want to design the perfect nursery. We have a baby shower to celebrate with family and friends. We plan our labor and delivery meticulously with our
Twinning: A Personal Story About My Journey to Parenthood
As I sit down to write this story for Henderson Family Magazine, in my view are two little bundles of joy, my twin daughters, Penelope Faye and Ava Louise Ross. Born September 14, 2017, I can’t remember what life was like without them here. In the early weeks of their lives, our world changed
A Time to Shine: Missoula Children’s Theatre Production of Gulliver’s Travels comes to Henderson
One week plus 47 children equals a truly spectacular performance. Each summer, the Missoula Community Theatre (MCT) comes to town to transform the tristate's children into performers. This year, the group performed Gulliver’s Travels. The kicker? Forty-seven children learned their lines and music
Buying Local at the Henderson County Farmers Market
Do you know where your food comes from? Those who shop at the Henderson County Farmers Market sure do. But for those who have never attended the Farmers Market, local farmers, consumers, and the Henderson County's Agriculture Cooperative Extension Office staff say you are truly missing
Breakfast Lions Club Tri-Fest – 30 Years of Giving Back
This year, Tri-Fest was held April 21, 22, and 23 in downtown Henderson. With weather conditions not ideal due to cold temperatures and rain, Tri-Fest went on without a hitch, as it has for the last 30 years. Hendersonians say they attend Tri-Fest for a variety of reasons, including the carnival
Henderson’s 2017 Festival Guide
Downtown Wind Down Thursday evenings in June and July The Downtown Henderson Partnership is collaborating with Henderson Farmers Market to present Downtown Wind Down, an event that showcases the many benefits of local food and sustainable agriculture but also highlights the creative talents of our
Finding Home
How an Eritrean native faced adversity and made Henderson his home Hussen Abubeker is a 27-year-old thriving Hendersonian who works in Information Technology at Methodist Hospital, takes classes at Henderson Community College, and is a devout member of the Islamic Center of Evansville. Like many
‘Twas the Season of Giving
It was 17 degrees on the morning of Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, where residents from Henderson, Evansville, and surrounding areas waited outside to be seen by a dentist – for free. Audubon Dental Center held its 20th annual Christmas Care Day where they served 58 patients with needs ranging from
Holiday Activity Guide 2016
Entertaining your kids can be a tricky business at the best of times, but even more difficult during the holidays. For kids, the thought of a few weeks off from school is enough to send them into a whirlwind of excitement. For us parents, it can be difficult to find something to do to occupy all
Accessing Henderson’s Playgrounds
As a child, all I wanted to do was play on the playground. I would climb the ladder, swing across the monkey bars, and jump down, landing my two feet on the wood-chipped ground. Then I would run over to the swing set, and my mom would push me as I pumped my legs, saying “higher mom, higher!” As
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