Fayette County Cooperative Extension

07/03/2026

All Extension offices statewide are closed.

We will reopen on July 6th, 2026.

06/25/2026

💥💥 IMPORTANT PORCHLIGHT UPDATE 💥💥

After closely monitoring the weather forecast and considering the safety and experience of our artists, vendors, volunteers, and audience members, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Porchlight.

The good news is that PORCHLIGHT IS NOT CANCELED, it has simply been moved to Friday, August 14th.

We know many of you were looking forward to joining us this week, and we share your disappointment. However, we want Porchlight to be the vibrant community celebration it was designed to be, and the forecast simply isn't cooperating.

All of our planned performances, activities, vendors, and festivities will move to the new date, and we can't wait to gather with you then.

Thank you to our incredible artists, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for your flexibility and understanding. We hope you'll mark your calendars now and join us on August 14th for an even better Porchlight experience.

We'll be sharing updated details and reminders as we get closer to the event.

See you at Porchlight on August 14th! ❤️

06/23/2026

Fayette County Cooperative Extension is proud to partner on The Porchlight Community Concert in Gatton Park! Join us for FREE music by local talent this Friday!

06/19/2026

All Extension offices statewide are closed.

We will reopen on June 22nd, 2026.

04/14/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to a conflicting event at Lyric Theatre, tonight’s Community Acting Cohort is cancelled. Classes will resume next Tuesday.

04/07/2026

The Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service’s Community Arts Program is partnering with The Lyric Theatre to offer a free 12-week Community Acting Cohort beginning April 7, 2026.
Acting classes are returning to The Lyric Theatre, continuing a commitment to accessible, community-based arts programming in Lexington. This cohort is designed to provide hands-on acting experience in a supportive environment where participants can build performance skills, confidence, and creative expression.
Classes will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and are open to participants ages 16 and older.
To register, email [email protected] or call 859-257-5582.

04/07/2026

The Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service’s Community Arts Program, in partnership with Community Innovation Lab and LexArts, is inviting artists to submit work for the “Got Stress! Mental Health Art Exhibition” in Lexington, KY.
This upcoming exhibition centers on mental health, stress, and well-being, encouraging artists to explore themes such as coping strategies, emotional expression, and community health through their work.
Selected pieces will be part of a curated exhibition, and two artists will receive a $500 honorarium. Artwork will be showcased during the May 15 Gallery Hop, offering artists the opportunity to share their work with a broad public audience.
Submission deadline: April 20, 2026
Location: Lexington, KY
This is an opportunity to share meaningful work, contribute to important conversations around mental health, and engage with the local arts community through the Community Arts Program.

04/01/2026

Join us in person for the 39th annual Embracing the Next Best Years of Your Life.

A Day of Learning, Connection, and Inspiration
Join us for an engaging in-person seminar designed to empower you to live your best life as you grow older. Experienced professionals will share practical insights and tools to support healthy, purposeful aging.

Topics Include:
Brain health and mental well-being
Community resources and support services
Caregiving strategies and burnout prevention
Consumer awareness and scam protection
Leisure, creativity, and lifelong learning
Practical skills for everyday living, including gardening and sustainability

What You’ll Experience:
Engaging presentations from experienced professionals
Actionable strategies you can apply immediately
Opportunities to connect in a welcoming environment
A full day dedicated to growth, resilience, and well-being

Registration Information:
Cost $10
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
Register online: www.embracingthenextbestyears.org
Prefer a mailed registration form? Call (859) 257-5582

May 11, 2026 8:30am-3:00pm Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY

04/01/2026

The April edition of our By the Yard Newsletter is now posted on our website: https://fayette.mgcafe.uky.edu/newsletters/yard-newsletter-april-2026

Inside this issue:
Agents Note
Growing Community
Damping-off of Vegetables & Herbaceous Ornamentals
Managing Small Mammals
Cucurbit Crop Commercial Survey
Quick Tips
Upcoming Events
Recipe of the Month
Master Gardener Class

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04/01/2026

The April edition of our Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter is now posted on our website: https://fayette.mgcafe.uky.edu/newsletters/family-and-consumer-sciences-newsletter-april-2026

Inside this issue:
The Big Freeze
Book Club
Book List
Extension Classes at the Library
The Bluegrass Quilt Show
Become a Master Clothing Volunteer
Dining with Diabetes
Cooking with Confidence
Diabetes Expo
Code RED: A Universal Safety Plan
In the Face of Disaster
Spring Break Skillet Meal Demo
Basic Crocheting – Bucket Hat Time with Brey
Cooking Through the Calendar
Laugh and Learn Playdate
Planning for the Future: The ABCs of Long-Term Care
Home Food Preservation Basics
Embracing the Next Best Years
Turnip Tater Mash

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