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You can shop on the oldest merchant strip in Lexington at Southland Drive and in the summer listen to the Southland Jamboree. You can hear music or watch theater in the only amphitheater outside New Circle at Moondance in Beaumont. You can run, walk or bike miles of trails throughout the district and enjoy a number of parks, playgrounds and courts. From Southland drive to the Fayette/Jessamine County line, the 10th district is full of unique opportunities for you.
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Food Truck Fridays are coming to Shillito this May!
I am delighted to share the news that Food Truck Fridays are coming to Shillito Park on May 6 and 13 from 6 to 9 pm. Mark your calendar!
Additional details will be announced soon. It is going to be great fun! Stay tuned!
James Lane Allen neighbors, please see the following update regarding Appomattox Road closure.
Appomattox Road will be closed for two weeks.
It’s Lexington Water Week March 19 – 27! People of all ages, abilities and interests are invited to participate in a variety of in-person, virtual and self-guided events. Water Week helps residents connect to local waterways and take steps to improve and protect water quality.
Water Week events include creek walks at Raven Run and other city parks, a hike at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, a geocaching how-to session (think treasure hunting) at McConnell Springs, group litter-cleanups, community garden tours, a water-cycle planetarium show, a water trivia and board game night, Q&As about Lexington’s Stormwater Incentive Grant Program, an info session about SCUBA diving in Kentucky, and an introduction to canoeing.
Individual and self-guided activities include coloring sheets, geocaching and family litter cleanups. Creek Sweep litter cleanup kits will be available throughout the week at multiple locations around Lexington. Kits contain trash bags and gloves so that households can hold their own litter cleanups at nearby parks, backyard creeks or in their neighborhoods.
Find out event details at lexingtonky.gov/WaterWeek.
Water Week is sponsored by the City of Lexington, the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, and the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
I am honored and humbled to serve alongside these amazing women as we move our community forward.
Empowering. Fearless. Leaders. HerStory.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office, KY is proud to celebrate and honor the fearless, trailblazing women who have helped make a difference in our community and for our great nation.
Court of Appeals Judge Pamela Goodwine, Fayette County Sheriff Kathy Witt, Mayor Linda Gorton, Commonwealth Attorney Lou Ann Red Corn, Judge Kimberly Bunnell, Judge Lucy VanMeter, FCPS Board Member Christy Morris, Judge Traci Brislin, Judge Lucinda Masterton, Judge Libby Messer, Judge Kathy Stein, Judge Melissa Murphy, Judge Lindsay Thurston, Judge Denotra Gunther, FCPS Board Member Stephanie Aschmann Spires, Councilmember Hannah LeGris, Councilmember Susan Lamb, Councilmember Liz Sheehan, Councilmember Whitney Baxter, Councilmember Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds, Councilmember Kathy Plomin, and FCPS Board Member Vice Chair Amy Green.
Keep inspiring the next generation to believe in themselves and chase their dreams!
Sanitary sewer cleanings, inspections starting next Monday March 21 - Saturday March 26 for some District 10 residents. Please visit the following website for more information.
Citizens on the streets listed below may see vehicles, work crews, and small equipment. Work crews will be wearing reflective vests and appropriate identification. Certain conditions may cause this schedule to change. South Elkhorn 1 Council Districts 9 and 10 Amberwood Ct Cave Hill Pl Cottage Cir E...
Let’s help Ceelo Green and the other adorable animals at the Lexington Humane Society find their forever homes.
Meet today's LEX 18 Pet of the Day... Ceelo Green!
Ceelo Green is a 3-year-old pit bull mix who says he's not Irish but you can still kiss him! This cutie is looking for a home with children over the age of 10 but asks for no feline siblings, please. He would like to meet any future canine pals prior to adoption to make sure they play well together! Do you think he could be your lucky charm? 🍀
If you are interested in adopting Ceelo Green, call our Main Adoption Center today at 859-233-0044 x 223 or stop by for a meet-and-greet. His adoption fee is only $25 through the month of March during our Lucky Charms promotion!
Can't adopt but still want to help? Give Ceelo Green a break from the adoption center environment by providing a temporary foster home! Visit https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/foster-care to learn more or sign up as a foster parent today.
Join us this Saturday March 19th at MoonDance for the Lexington St. Patrick's Parade and Festival. Come see the artisans, food and craft vendors, and enjoy live music.
Summer Camps schedule was just announced!
Stay safe in what we hope is last winter blast. ❄️🥶
❄️Even though it’s 60º outside now, Lexington is under a winter storm WARNING starting at 10 p.m. tonight (3/11) with 3 – 6 inches of snow expected. Crews will be treating roads overnight. Please avoid travel if possible.
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Due to anticipated inclement weather, the St. Patrick’s Parade has been cancelled. However, the festival will be rescheduled to Saturday March 19 from 11:00am - 5:00pm at the Moondance Amphitheater.
The Irish festival will now take place on March 19. The parade set for March 12 was canceled due to forecasted winter weather.
If you feel compelled to further support to the people of Ukraine, please consider donating to these organizations.
We understand that philanthropy can be a calming force when conditions are volatile. If you want to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis but don't know where to start, BGCF is here to point you in the right direction. We are confident in recommending the following organizations meeting immediate needs in the area, and would be happy to assist in facilitating donations:
💙 International Committee of the Red Cross is a trusted, well-known nonprofit with experience in international aid and an established presence in Ukraine. It has a platinum seal on GuideStar.
💛 Save the Children supports humanitarian aid for children in Ukraine and to places they have fled. It has 4 stars on Charity Navigator for Ukraine humanitarian relief and a platinum rating on Guidestar.
💙 Global Giving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund partners with local nonprofits to provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine and regions where refugees have fled. It has 4 stars on Charity Navigator for Ukraine humanitarian relief and a platinum rating on GuideStar.
💛 International Rescue Committee is preparing to support displaced Ukrainians in Poland. It has a gold seal on Guidestar, and BGCF donors have supported this organization in other crisis situations around the globe.
💙 World Central Kitchen provides meals in response to humanitarian crises. Within hours of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, WCK was serving meals to people fleeing the war. WCK has a 4 star rating on Charity Navigator for Ukraine humanitarian relief and a silver seal on GuideStar.
Calling all runners, whether you’re a former cross country star, frequent Charity 5k races, aspiring runner, or just chasing your kids around the backyard, join the Pace in Park by Lexington, KY Parks & Recreation .
☘️ The Lexington St. Patrick's Parade and Festival is this Saturday! See you there!
• 10:45 a.m. Blessing of the Keg
• 11 a.m. Performances start (final performance at 5:15 p.m.)
• 1 p.m. Parade
The Alltech Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is honoring one of the event’s original supporters as its 2022 parade grand marshal. Deirdre Lyons, co-founder of Alltech, will lead the annual celebration on Saturday, March 12 when it returns to downtown Lexington after a two-year hiatus.
The partnership between Alltech and the Lexington St. Patrick’s parade is longstanding. Since the first parade in 1980, Lyons and Alltech have been ardent supporters.
City now accepting Community Environmental Academy Applications:
Returning to in-person sessions after a two-year pause, the Community Environmental Academy (CEA) is once again open for applications. This Academy is designed to connect Lexington residents to local environmental topics. Areas covered include water quality, wastewater treatment, urban forestry, transportation, waste management and more.
Participants explore the city’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works through a series of talks, tours and hands-on learning experiences. These half-day sessions will be held on two Saturdays in June, and one Saturday a month from July through November.
After November, participants will spend the next six months working together to develop and execute projects related to academy topics that benefit their community. Projects will be completed in May 2023.
“Many of the past projects and programs born from the Community Environmental Academy continue to benefit the city today,” says Nancy Albright, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. “We’re excited to continue providing the opportunity for Lexington residents to engage with our department and improve their community.”
Past CEA projects include:
● The Storm Drain Design program;
● The Go See Trees program, highlighting local trees; and
● A pop-up streetscape at the intersection of Loudon and Bryan Avenue.
Applications are open through Thursday, March 31.
Find more details, including the full schedule and application at LexingtonKY.gov/CEA .
Join us for a prayer vigil this Wednesday March 2nd at 6:00pm at Courthouse Plaza.
The City is expressing support for the people of Ukraine as they defend their nation against an unjust Russian invasion, Mayor Linda Gorton said. Downtown will be lit in support of peace in Ukraine and residents can attend a downtown Peace Vigil.
⚠️CAUTION Icy road conditions – Crews are on duty treating icy roads this morning. Slow down and give extra space between vehicles. Follow on Twitter for more traffic info or visit our real-time traffic ticker 👉 lexingtonky.gov/traffic-ticker
Quick reminder - 🇺🇸 President's Day Waste Collection Schedule
No collections will be made on Monday, February 21. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pickup on Mondays will be serviced on Wednesday, February 23.
Businesses with dumpsters (landfill-bound and recycling) normally serviced by the city on Mondays will have their units picked up on Tuesday, February 22. Businesses with dumpsters, normally serviced on Tuesdays, will have their units picked up on Wednesday, February 23.
The Haley Pike Waste Management Facility, the Lexington Recycle Center and the Electronics Recycle Center will be closed on Monday, February 21.
Senior programs, aging services, community centers, Global Lex, Family Care Center, sister cities and information for families with children
🚧 Longview/Clays Mill Road intersection to be closed on Monday, 2/21
Longview Drive will be closed at the intersection of Clays Mill Road on Monday, Feb. 21, to allow crews to install a new storm sewer line.
Residents will still be able to reach their homes via Harrodsburg Road. Traffic on Clays Mill Road will not be impacted.
The Lexington Public Library and Believing in Forever are proud to announce the formal opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of a new Luna Library location at its Northside Branch located at 1733 Russell Cave Road, this Saturday, February 19 at 11am.
This family-friendly event will include a formal ribbon cutting ceremony, storytime program, and children’s activities as we celebrate diverse books featured in the Luna Library collection.
The Luna Libraries, a program of Believing in Forever, collects and distributes children's books with an African American history or Black character focus. Luna Libraries are an alternative for African American parents looking for books that provide context and knowledge to understand the stories of the African American experience in this country for their children. Believing in Forever is a champion of diversity and inclusion, and the positive impact books have on children of all races.
The Luna Library is named in memory of Lakeshia Campbell and Devine Carama’s daughter Kamaria who died in a car accident in 2020.
The Library and Believing in Forever will make remarks prior to the ribbon cutting and invite members of the media to attend.
For more information, please visit the Lexington Public Library’s website at www.lexpublib.org and their social media pages .
For more information on Believing in Forever, please visit www.believinginforever.com and on social media at .
Please note: All Lexington Public Library locations will open at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
🇺🇸 President's Day Waste Collection Schedule
No collections will be made on Monday, February 21. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pickup on Mondays will be serviced on Wednesday, February 23.
Businesses with dumpsters (landfill-bound and recycling) normally serviced by the city on Mondays will have their units picked up on Tuesday, February 22. Businesses with dumpsters, normally serviced on Tuesdays, will have their units picked up on Wednesday, February 23.
The Haley Pike Waste Management Facility, the Lexington Recycle Center and the Electronics Recycle Center will be closed on Saturday, February 19 and Monday, February 21.
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