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NEWS The Tom + Chee location in Hamburg has closed. In the wake of national exposure on Shark Tank, the Lexington location opened in 2013. According to the Tom + Chee Facebook page, there are no plans to open another Lexington location. A Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen plans to open in the location in the Spring. Founded in Lexington, Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen is a fresh-casual eatery serving gourmet salads, soups, and seasonal lemonades.
Commerce Lexington’s fourth-annual EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank will engage the next generation of young professional leaders of central Kentucky to leverage their thoughts, ideas, and strategies for the betterment of the community and region. The conference will take place on Tuesday, March 28, at Lexington Center’s Thoroughbred Ballroom, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This full-day conference offers networking, as well as education in the areas of community engagement, and professional and personal life. To register for this event, go to the EMERGE 17 Facebook page or go to www./commercelexingtonkycoc.wliinc17. com/external/wcpages/wcevents/eventregistration.aspx?eventID=5R721X6M The conference will include a full-day program, lunch, keynote speaker, and
EVENTS Grant Services of Lexington will be hosting a workshop “Grant Seeking: Finding Funding For Your Cause,” Friday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community Ventures, 1450 N. Broadway. Learn how to find grant opportunities that fit your charitable project. This workshop explores private and public funding and will equip you to pursue grant funding for your non-profit organization. Space is limited to the first 20 people to register online and pay a fee. A laptop with wireless capability is required for this workshop. Participants must register online at http://www.grantservicesoflexington.com/Grant_Workshops. html. The presenter will be Laura Carr, a certified fund-raising executive and works full-time as the development director at the Lexington Rescue Mission. She also is a contract grant writer for Strategic Funding Group. She has over 15 years of grant writing experience for non-profit organizations and government entities and has served as a grant reviewer for United Way of the Blue-
grass and the Fayette County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board. Mark’s Feed Store BBQ will return to Lexington with a formal ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. The new restaurant will be located at 910 Beaumont Centre Parkway in Lexington. Comprehensive Pain Specialists will open its doors with a ceremony Thursday, Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. The office is located at 2443 Sir Barton Way Suite 275 in Hamburg. For more information, call 859.523.1776. The Willows at Fritz Farm will host a community open house Sunday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Guests can learn more about what the campus has to offer, including programs and services designed to exceed the expectations of guests and their families; chef-prepared meals, served restaurant-style on china and fine linens; and membership in the Founder’s Club to receive priority move-in status and other special benefits. Campus tours and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 859.273.0088.
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Sweet Blessings celebrates sixth-annual bake-a-thon Charity needs help providing free specialty birthday cakes for sick, poor area children Children’s birthdays are special, and one central Kentucky nonprofit wants to provide a special birthday cake for children whose families can’t afford one. Sweet Blessings is a nonprofit organization creating specialty birthday cakes for children ages 4 to 17 who are facing a life-threatening illness or poverty. In 2016 Sweet Blessings served 2,215 children in central Kentucky. Each birthday cake is handcrafted in a special shape or design made especially for that child. To celebrate Sweet Blessings’ own birthday in February, a one-day volunteer “bake-a-thon” event is scheduled for Feb. 28. The bake-a-thon is a unique volunteering opportunity. “We know there are so many people who would love to volunteer, but they hesitate doing so because they don’t know how to decorate. If they can use a cookie cutter, we can teach them how to make an amazing birthday cake,” said Ashley Gann, founder and executive director of Sweet Blessings. “We love seeing someone volunteer one time, or however often they want.” Anyone who wants to volunteer, and have fun while doing so, is invited to Sweet Blessings’ all-day bake-a-thon on Tuesday, Feb. 28. To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Sweet Blessings (the first cake was delivered on Feb. 26, 2011), volunteers will bake, make and decorate a goal of 200 birthday cakes in one day for children in need. The bakea-thon takes place at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church (180 E. Maxwell St. in downtown Lexington) beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 and continuing through the night until the last cake is finished, which could take up to 24 hours. The birthday cakes will be delivered the morning of Wednesday, March 1. The inaugural bake-a-thon in 2012 lasted 24 hours and produced 28 cakes; volunteers at the February 2013 bake-a-thon created 50 cakes. In 2014, 55 cakes were made in just over 12 hours. In 2015, production almost doubled for a total of 102 cakes. For 2016, volunteers created 114 cakes. All cakes are made by volunteers. No experience is necessary. Volunteers are needed to bake and decorate the birthday cakes, as well as wash dishes and clean up afterward, help out with organizing supplies and ingredients in the kitchen, box up the cakes, transport cakes by car, provide moral support and spread the word on social media. Anyone interested in participating in the bake-athon can sign up for a time slot through a link in the “Volunteer for the 6th annual bake-a-thon” section of the home page, www.sweetblessingscakes.org, or contact Ashley Gann at ashley@ sweetblessingscakes.org. Individuals and businesses are also invited to sponsor a Sweet Blessings cake any time of the year with a $50 donation at sweetblessingscakes. org/donations.
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INJURED AND ABANDONED IN 30-DEGREE WEATHER, BEAGLE PUPPY RECOVERING THANKS TO GENEROSITY AT A HAMBURG AREA VET CLINIC
IRACLE ON PLEASANT RIDGE BY JOHN WHITLOCK The puppy with no name was crying and in a lot of pain when the staff of the Estill County Humane Society pulled her our of the metal drop-off box in early January. The beagle pup, who doctors estimate was about six weeks old when someone anonymously put her in the after-hours drop-off box, was going to die without help. Brighton Animal Clinic Practice Manager Jean Gibowski, the woman behind Camp Jean which helps injured animals get medical treatment and fosters dogs, said every rib in the puppy’s body was broken at least once. “It looks like someone kicked her or maybe stomped down on her,” Gibowski said. She was originally dropped off at night so there is no record of who may have left her in the box. What exactly happened to the puppy prior to being dropped off is a mystery. “She was originally dropped off, the transporter got there to pick up some other dogs, they could tell she was in a lot of pain, they contacted me,” Gibowski said. The first thing the staff at Brighton did was try to control the puppy’s pain. “We gave her some pain meds and immediately had her X-rayed,” Gibowski said. “That was when we discovered all the broken ribs.” The staff at Brighten Animal Clinic moved quickly in hopes of saving the puppy’s life. “They put intravenous fluids into her because of the shock and put her on oxygen because her lungs were compromised,” Gibowski said. Although she was receiving top-notch care at the Brighton Animal Clinic, the puppy wasn’t out of the woods. “She was really out of it that first day,” Gibowski said.”We were a little leery about if she would recover.” The injuries to her ribs made it difficult for the puppy to get enough oxygen. “We kept her on oxygen therapy for about 24 hours,” Gibowski said. “But after that, they kept her on just regular room air and she was barking at everyone who went by and wanted to get our and play.” The staff of the clinic couldn’t believe how fast the puppy started to rebound. “Even the specialists couldn’t believe how quickly
she started to recover,” Gibowski said. It was in that first few hours that this little, nameless beagle puppy would take on her new name via social media, “Miracle.” MIRACLE REBOUNDS After two weeks of treatment, it’s hard to tell to the untrained eye that Miracle was injured at all. Her ribs are still mending so anyone picking her up must be extremely cautious while handling her. “You can’t tell she has broken ribs,” Gibowski said. As she began to recover, Miracle’s personality began to shine through. “She is such a happy puppy,” “You can’t tell she has broken ribs,” Gibowski said. “She loves everyone she meets.” Despite the injuries, Gibowski said it’s unlikely Miracle will have any lasting effects and she is absolutely unafraid of people. Gibowski said Miracle is young enough that the injury won’t make her skittish when interacting with people. “She is young and apparently it was a short enough length of time that it shouldn’t affect her,” Gibowski said. For her part, Miracle acts like a typical puppy. “We have to keep reminding her that her ribs are broken and she shouldn’t be this active, Gibowski said. But along with medical care, Miracle is receiving training on how to be a good pet. “We are working on a lot of the early socialization skills,” Gibowski said. “She’s learned to sit. We are working on ‘down.’ We doing the leash training.” Although her ribs will take time to heal, Gibowski said progress is being made. “Since it’s not been that long since her injuries, her ribs are still broken but there are signs of healing, Gibowski said. “In two weeks, we will take more X-rays and then make a determination from there.” THE MIRACLE EFFECT With the extensive treatment she needed to survive, Miracle’s medical bills quickly piled up. Gibowski turned to the followers on her Camp Jean Facebook page for help to defer some of the costs. With Miracle’s devastating injuries and her moving story, donations poured into a “Go Fund Me” account set up on Miracle’s behalf.
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“We have to keep reminding her that her ribs are broken and she shouldn’t be this active.” Jane Gibowski Founder of Camp Jane
“So many people were moved by her story, it was amazing,” Gibowski said. “Usually when we ask for donations, it’s maybe $500, maybe $2,000 for an animal. For her, it’s been incredible. So many people have given. It’s been probably five times what is normally raised.” The public has been kind to Miracle and it’s had an effect on other animals in need. “Because of the support she has received from people, we have been able to help other dogs,” Gibowski said. “We just rescued an English sheepdog and because of the extra money Miracle has generated, we were able to help other animals.” MIRACLE’S FUTURE As Miracle’s story spread through social media with visits to other doctors and invitations to visit being documented on Facebook, offers to adopt the young beagle came pouring in. Gibowski said she knew finding the perfect home for Miracle would be difficult and with dozens upon dozens of offers to adopt her, it would hard to pick one without alienating some of the puppy’s friends and followers. “I had no idea when I posted her photo the first time what would happen,” Gibowski said. “Having a rather famous puppy has been a blessing, but it has also been very difficult to keep up with her and her fans and accomplish anything else.” But as she began to sift through the requests, Gibowski said she realized that Miracle was a special animal and could have a greater destiny than a simple house pet or hunting dog. “She has opened the eyes of so many to rescue and she has been a huge blessing for our small rescue,” Gibowski wrote on Miracle’s Facebook page. “I started to read applications and I was touched by the comments that people left. And I really hope that everyone who applied for her opens their hearts and homes to another rescue dog. There were some fabulous applications. But as I read through them one stood out.” A man, whose wife is deaf, asked to adopt Miracle and train her as a service dog. The couple has owned and trained beagles to help the hearing impaired and had recently had to put down their elderly beagle. The unique bark of the beagle triggers vibrations the deaf woman can feel throughout her home. It was this couple’s story and experience with training beagles that ultimately swayed Gibowski. “... Finding Miracle was an answer to their prayers,” Gibowski said. “Miracle will go on to become a hearing ear dog for a woman who cannot hear. She will continue to live up to her name.”
Jane Gibowski, Brighton Animal Clinic practice manager, shows off Miracle, a severely injured and abandoned beagle puppy whose story has garnered significant fame
The GoFundMe page for Miracle’s medical care (and that of other injured animals) is at www.gofundme.com/miraclepup
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Seventy-six trombones on the way Brass will herald arrival of Liberty Elementary’s production of The Music Man Kids Feb. 23
Lexington will dance the Shipoopi and revel in the excitement of the Wells Fargo Wagon coming to town when students from Liberty Elementary perform Meredith Willson’s The Music Man KIDS. The show, featuring over 100 of Liberty Elementary fifth-grade students, premieres on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Other performances will be Feb. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. There will also be an in-school assembly performance on Feb. 22.
Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Kids tells the story of a charismatic con man, Harold Hill, who galvanizes a stodgy, entertainment-starved Iowa town at the turn of the 20th century. Intending to fleece River City’s citizens with a false scheme to organize a boy’s band, Hill’s plans hit a sour note when he falls for Marian, the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Kids is a beautiful story about how music can transform a person and a community. In a similar manner, these students have
worked together to present their unique interpretation of this show. Throughout the rehearsal process each student will have contributed something and learned something, leaving this team and each individual in it changed for the better. Admission is free but donations will be accepted at the door to help defray costs for music and equipment rental. The production is a collaborative effort of drama teacher Kala Chaffin and music teacher Lori Sweet. Gerry Brooks is principal of Liberty Elementary.
Family center offers free relationship checkups Your home requires proper maintenance. Your car requires regular oil changes and tuneups. If you want to improve your chances of living a long life, you need to eat well and get regular exercise. Most of us are aware that these all are things which deserve our attention in order to avoid expensive repair bills or worse yet, serious medical issues. However, one of the most important aspects of many individuals’ lives is often overlooked — relationships. For the third consecutive year in conjunction with Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, the University of Kentucky Family Center is offering free relationship checkups to the greater Lexington community. These checkups are available for married couples and couples who are dating, engaged and/or living together, including gay and lesbian couples. The UK Family Center, which first opened in 1988, is a part of the Department of Family Sciences within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The checkups, which are free of charge, will be offered every day beginning Feb. 9 and continuing through Feb. 17, with the exception of Sunday, Feb. 12. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the center at 859-257-7755, by visiting their website at http://familycenter.uky.edu, or via email at ukfamilycenter@uky.edu. The center is located on the second floor of Scovell Hall on UK’s campus. Tracey Werner-Wilson is director of the UK Family Center. “The relationship checkup seeks to strengthen the relationship by finding out what you are doing right and helping the couple become even stronger by building on that,” said Werner-Wilson. “It can also help to get a conversation started about areas that may not be as satisfying in the relationship.” It’s not just couples who are struggling in their relationships who can attend. The UK Family Center suggests ev-
eryone in a relationship take advantage of these services. “Just like everyone needs a regular checkup at the doctor’s office, so too everyone in a romantic relationship benefits from a relationship checkup,” said Werner-Wilson. Appointments generally last one hour. Couples fill out a
questionnaire, which is reviewed by an intern therapist. The answers, in conjunction with conversation with the couple, allow the intern to coach the couple on what they are doing well and help them figure out areas of disagreement. Intern therapists are graduate students, working to become licensed marriage and family therapists through UK’s fully accredited couple and family therapy program. Within 16 months, these interns must log 500 hours in client sessions. Interns are supervised and instructed three to four hours a week by a licensed marriage and family therapist. To meet this demand for clients, the Family Center offers low-cost services to UK, Lexington, and surrounding communities. Utilizing a sliding scale fee, the Family Center works with clients to make therapy affordable for those who need it. “Not only does it help our students attain the practice hours they need, but we see it as the service arm of UK’s mission statement. We are helping all Kentuckians create a better life for themselves. We are improving the lives of Kentuckians which creates an attractive place for people to live,” said Werner-Wilson. The UK Family Center serves families, couples and individuals alike. In addition to relationship issues, common needs addressed by the center include stress, parent-child conflict, behavioral issues in children, anxiety and depression. Additionally, play therapy is offered to families with young children. The focus of family science is to help understand and improve the lives of individuals, working with the roles that family and interpersonal relationships perform in shaping one’s experiences. This Valentine’s Day, couples can do more than buy flowers for their sweetheart — they can check up on their relationship and help make it last for many, many years.
Family fun at the Mary Todd Lincoln House for Presidents’ Day The Mary Todd Lincoln House will celebrate Presidents’ Day on Feb. 20 with a special program for children and their families. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with this year’s games and activities focusing on the Lincolns’ family life. Inspired by the activities of Mary, Abraham, the Lincoln children and their pets, this informal event is intended for
children ages 5-10, but everyone is welcome. Free to children through age 18. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Adult admission is $10. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is located at 578 West Main Street in downtown Lexington. Free parking is available directly behind the house. In case of inclement weather or for other information, call
859-233-9999 or visit www.mtlhouse.org. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is the girlhood home of Mrs. Lincoln. She brought her husband and children to visit the Todd family the home in 1847. The museum is operated by Kentucky Mansions Preservation Foundation, a private non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting historic properties.
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Take a seat to celebrate American Heart Month My Favorite Things gift and furniture shop will be supporting the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Experience on Friday, Feb. 3 for National Wear Red Day from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Wear Red Day is the national kickoff to Heart Month. It is designed to raise awareness for heart disease and stroke. The Red Couch Tour is a way to further that mission. “We invite people to join us on the couch and share their ‘heart or stroke story’, snap a picture, and share it. Heart disease and stroke touch us all,” said Rachel Furnish, Go Red for Women Director. Attendees are encouraged to take pictures with provided Go Red signage on the red couch at My Favorite Things and post to social media using the hashtag, #GoRedCouch. The public is encouraged to take “selfies” on the couch and post to social media, also using the hashtag, #GoRedCouch.
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City gearing up for 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival Deadline for festival vendors is Feb. 10
Each person who posts a #GoRedCouch picture to social media will be entered to win a $500 shopping spree to My Favorite Things.
My Favorite Things is Lexington’s premiere store for first quality luxury furniture, gifts, and home décor. The store is located in Hamburg behind Forcht Bank.
The St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival committee is now accepting entries for Lexington’s 38th annual parade and vendors for the Irish festival. This year’s event will be held Saturday, March 11 in downtown Lexington. The annual event is produced by Lexington Parks and Recreation and is sponsored by the Bluegrass Irish Society. The St. Patrick’s parade is the longest-running citywide civic event in Lexington. Applications for parade participants and vendors can be found online at the newly redesigned website, http://www.lexingtonstpatsparade.org/. Applications for vendors for the Irish festival are due Feb. 10. Parade entry forms are due by March 1.
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Gill heart center goes ‘Red’ for February
In February, institutions around Lexington will celebrate Heart Month with activities that promote healthy habits such as exercise, smoking cessation, stress reduction and improved diet. UK HealthCare's Gill Heart Institute will focus on ways to make your diet more heart-healthy with a celebration and information about simple ingredient substitutes that can make your transition to a healthy diet easier. "Gill Goes Red" will take place at noon on Friday, Feb. 3 in the hospital's Pavilion A atrium. There will be giveaways and free treats with a "secret ingredient" that makes them a healthier option. People who correctly guess the secret ingredient will be eligible to win a prize. According to Gretchen Wells, MD, PhD, director of Women's Heart Health at the UK HealthCare's Gill Heart Institute, excess dietary fat, sugar and salt all contribute to poor heart health and can cause diabetes, heart attack, or stroke, among other diseases. However, she acknowledg-
es that drastic changes in diet can be difficult to maintain long-term. "For some people, making gradual changes in their diet reduces the likelihood of failure," said Wells. "We encourage people to make significant changes to reduce the amount of fat, sugar and salt in their diet, but if taking baby steps over time increases their chances of success, I'm all for it." Vanessa Oliver with LiveWell, University of Kentucky's Health and Wellness program, will be a featured speaker at Gill Goes Red. Oliver will share her tips on easy substitutions and add-ins to increase nutrient value in foods. "I'm often looking for ways to add healthy ingredients into meals," Oliver said. "As long as people pay attention to portion size, there are easy ways to make foods healthy and tasty at the same time." www.Heart.org has tips for a heart healthy lifestyle, including ways to make better food choices for heart health.
Photo by James K. Morris UK HealthCare will celebrate “Gill Goes Red” with information and prizes.
Let your talents bloom this spring with community art classes at UK Are you interested in further developing your artistic skills and exploring your creativity? University of Kentucky Fine Arts Institute is offering classes and workshops this spring through the School of Arts and Visual Studies that may fit the bill. These noncredit community education courses offer a wide selection of class options to suit your creative side. The courses are designed to fit into the working schedules of most adults with sessions taking place during the evenings and on weekends. Classes are offered three times a year at the institute and vary from the more traditional drawing and painting to printmaking and book arts. The institute’s programs range from beginner to advanced levels. This spring, the institute is offering 20 courses including: 18 classes and two workshops. Classes meet once a week for typically eight-10 weeks, and workshops may meet from one to five times. Locations for the courses include the School of Art and Visual Studies Building, Dancin’ Dogs Designs Studio and the Metal Arts Building.
The majority of classes begin in February, except ones in woodworking and the open drawing sessions offered by the institute, which begin in January. The institute’s spring 2017 classes are: • The Art of Bookmaking for Beginners” with Renee Oschwald, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 14-April 25, or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 18-April 29; • Beginning Ceramics” with Jill Coldiron, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 16-April 20; • Taking Ceramics to the Next Level” with Coldiron, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 14-April 20; • Explorations in Drawing” with Christine Kuhn, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 13-April 24; • Figure Drawing for Advanced Students” with Thomas Baker, 6:309 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 13-April 24; • Foundational Portrait Drawing” with Baker, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 15-April 26; • Open Drawing Sessions with Brandon Smith, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Jan. 12, and/ or with Anthony Roccanova, 9 a.m.noon Saturdays, beginning Jan. 14;
• Jewelry-Making for Beginners” with Dwayne Cobb, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 14-April 25; • Metalworking” with Jeremy Colbert, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 16-April 27; • Layering it On: Mixed Media Painting Techniques” with Kuhn, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 15-April 26; • Small Scale Sculpture from Simple Materials” with Kuhn, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 18-April 29; • Learn to Paint. Yes, You Can!” with Kuhn, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 14-April 25; • A Fresh Approach to Improving Your Painting Skills” with Kuhn, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 16-April 27; • Black & White Darkroom Printing” with Josh Raftery, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 16-April 27; • Photoshop for Beginners” with Lennon Michalski, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 14-April 25; For more information on any of the Fine Arts Institute courses and/ or workshops or to read more about specific instructors, class costs and other details, visit the institute online at www.finearts.uky.edu
Kentucky American offering grants to help state’s water supply Kentucky American Water is now accepting applications for the 2017 American Water Environmental Grant Program. The grant awards will be available to organizations in Kentucky American Water’s service territory, which includes portions of 12 counties includingb Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Jessamine, Owen, Nicholas, Scott and Woodford. The program offers funds for innovative, community-based projects improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies. Kentucky American is committed to ensuring water quality through testing and treatment, as well as through education and community source protection programs. The company believes everyone is an environmental steward in protecting community water supplies, and this program is one way to help communities play an active role in this important effort. To qualify, proposed projects must Address a source water or watershed protection need in the community; Be completed between May 1, 2017 and Nov. 30, 2017; Be a new or innovative program for the community, or serve as a significant expansion to an existing program; Be carried out by a formal or informal partnership between two or more organizations; Provide evidence of sustainability (continued existence after the American Water grant monies are utilized); Be located within Kentucky American Water’s service territory. Information and application requirements can be obtained from the company website at www.amwater.com/kyaw/about-us/environmental-grant-program Applications should be emailed topatricia.a.lee@amwater.com by March 27. If sending by U.S. Postal Service, applications should be postmarked by March 27, 2017, and mailed to Kentucky American Water, ATTN: External Affairs, 2300 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502.
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Create romantic throwback for Valentine’s BY TOM YATES
Dressed up or dressed down, fresh lobster is special, indulgent, and sexy as all get out. While I’m totally game for a lobster boil, I’m a hopeless fool for the retro antics and lobstery punch of an old school Lobster Newberg. Lobster Newberg, created at Delmonico’s in New York during the late 1800s, is a simple magical amalgamation of lobster, cream, stock, sherry, brandy, herbs, and aromatics. Served over toasted bread, rice, or puff pastry vol au vents (pastry shells) Lobster Newberg is a romantic throwback to demure extravagance. Although there are great shortcuts for quicker results. sometimes it’s fun to bring out the big guns for a labor of love. Lobster Newberg. An old fashioned lobster date. Slow and steady. Lobster
So, I haven’t killed or cooked a live lobster since my culinary school days. While options abound for already prepared lobster, I needed the bodies and shells to fortify a stock, so I picked up two 1 1/2 pound live lobsters from the Lexington Seafood Company and kept them packed on ice while I prepped for my date. I filled a very large stock pot with enough water to cover 2 live lobsters (about 14 cups), added a handful of whole black peppercorns, 3 bay leaves, and 3 halved lemons. After cranking the heat to high, I slid the lobsters into the freezer for 10 minutes to put them to sleep. When the water came to a rapid boil, I added 1/2 cup salt, removed the lobster from the freezer, and slipped them head first into the boiling water. When the water came back to a simmer, I let the lobsters cook for 6 minutes (until they turned bright red) before plunging them into salted iced water to stop the cooking process. Cracked. They make lobster bibs for a reason. Or wet suits. Cracking lobster is messy business. Dodging flying cracked shells and splattering lobster juice, I worked over a large bowl to salvage the precious drippings. Once cooked and cooled, I ripped the tails from the heads, sliced them in half, removed the meat (reserving 2 halves) and set the heads aside. After cracking the knuckles to remove the meat, I added it to the tails and went after the claws. Claws can be tricky and prickly. Using the dull side of a chef’s knife, I cracked the claws on opposing sides,
ground white pepper, and 4 cups lobster stock. I brought the sauce to a boil, reduced the heat, and let it simmer for 20 minutes before adding 1 cup heavy cream. After letting the sauce thicken until it coated the back of a spoon, I pulled it from the heat, and set it aside. I warmed the reserved lobster in melted unsalted butter over a gentle low flame before nestling the pieces around puff pastry shells feathered with lightly dressed baby lettuces. After napping the lobster tails, knuckle meat, and claws with the sauce, I finished with a faint drizzle of Sriracha lemon oil. With a delicate bouncy bite, the buttery sweet meat countered the tickling acidic heat from the lemony Sriracha as it swirled and puddled through the creamy sherry-spiked sauce.While the baby letcarefully pulled them apart, and slipped the meat from the broken shells. I split the tuces provided perky fresh bites, the airy bodies in half, reserved the tomalley (liver) puff pastry added crisp flaky crunch. Lobster on lobster. for other shenanigans, discarded the inCracked. nards, chopped the outer shells into large Rich. pieces, and set them aside. Cracked, Luxe. smacked, and covered with lobster bits, Fabulous. I slid the dispatched tender lobster meat The perfect date. into the refrigerator, and moved on. Stock. I love making stock
After heating 3 tablespoons canola oil in a stock over a medium flame, I smashed the lobster shells into smaller pieces to expose more surface area to the heat, and tossed them into sizzling oil. When they started to toast, I added 3 heaping tablespoons tomato paste and tossed it with the broken shells. As the tomato paste started to caramelize, I deglazed the pot with 3/4 cup brandy and fired it up. After the flames died down, I added 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped fresh fennel, 2 cups pureed Elmwood Stock Farm canned diced summer tomatoes, 1 cup dry white wine, 8 cups water, 2 bay leaves. and 4 sprigs fresh tarragon. I brought the stock to a boil, reduced it to a simmer, skimmed the scum, and let it rip for 1 1/2 hours before straining the stock through a cheesecloth-lined chinois, mashing the solids to extract as much flavor as possible. Sauce
Working over a medium flame, I melted 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a heavy saucepan and added 3 tablespoons flour. When the flour/butter mixture formed a smooth blond paste, I added 1 cup sherry, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, salt,
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SATURDAY, FEB. 4 Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Hamburg will host a special Disney Reads Day Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the magic of storytelling on Disney Reads Day. Adults and kids are invited to join the Barnes and Noble staff as theyread popular Disney stories and do activities to inspire kids’ imaginations. There will, be giveaways including stickers, bookmarks and mini-posters (while supplies last).
TUESDAY, FEB. 7 The Eastside branch of the Lexington Public Library will host “Little Leonardos” class Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 2 until 2:45 p.m. This is an art and science exploration program for toddlers and preschoolers using a variety of materials and methods. Dress to be messy. For ages 2-5 with caregiver. Reservations required. Call 859.231.5500 to register.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 Barnes and Noble Booksellers hosts a weekly Children’s Storytime each Wednesday at 10 a.m. Join the staff of Barnes and Noble in the Children’s section at the back of the store for a fun-filled storytime with a craft/activity to follow.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10 The YMCA in Hamburg will host “Youth Free Intro to Pilates Reformer” classes in March but registration will open Feb. 10. The classes will be open for members and non-members. To register for these classes, go to ymcacky.org or call 859-543-9622.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11 There will be a special Valentine’s Day Storytime Saturday, Feb. 11 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Hamburg. Stop by at 11 a.m. for storytime and activities in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Featured titles are The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story and Pete the Cat’s Valentine’s Day Is Cool. There will be a Saturday Drop-In Craft program Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Drop-in craft is for all children. Stop by the library any time between 11a.m. to 2 p.m. to check out few books and make a small craft to
take home. Raven Run will host a salamander search Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Raven Run is home to several different salamanders. Late winter is a great time to try to find the streamside salamander in the creeks at the park. Join us as we walk Raven Run creek in search of the streamside salamander. Be sure to wear waterproof boots for this 90 minute program/hike.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Does your preschooler love to dance? Shake, wiggle, boogie to fun tunes for preschoolers at the Love To Dance Party Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. This event is open to kids ages 2 to 6. Registration required. Call 859.231.5500, ext. 1005 for more information.
THURSDAY, FEB, 16 Kayla Rae Whitaker, author of “The Animators,” will be featured at an author event Thursday, Feb. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, starting at 7 p.m. Babies ‘R Us at Hamburg Pavilion, in conjunction with the Fayette County Health Department, will host classes relating to newborn babies each Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The class covers newborn baby behavior; birth, skin-to-skin, and the hospital experience; how to get started with breastfeeding; overcoming challenges of the first two weeks with baby; pumps and other gadgets; and balancing breastfeeding and work. For more information about the classes, or breastfeeding in general, call the breastfeeding support service at 859.288.2348. To preregister, call the Babies R Us Baby Registry at 859.263.8598.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18 Mighty, Mighty Construction Site Storytime, a special children’s event will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. in Barnes and Noble Booksellers. All of the favorite trucks are back on the construction site - this time with a focus on team-building, friendship and working together. Will they get the big job done? Come and find out at Storytime featuring Mighty, Mighty Construction Site. Coloring and activities to follow.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18 Put your imagination to work and stop by the Eastside
Branch of the Lexington Public Library for some free-builld Lego fun. Plan, create, and build at your own pace or work with friends. This event will begin at 10 a.m. and is designed for kids grades K-5.
MONDAY, FEB. 20 The Mary Todd Lincoln House will celebrate Presidents’ Day on Feb. 20 with a special program for children and their families. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with this year’s games and activities focusing on the Lincolns’ family life. Inspired by the activities of Mary, Abraham, the Lincoln children and their pets. This informal event is intended for children ages 5-10, but everyone is welcome. This event is free to children through age 18. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. For other information, call 859-233-9999 or visit www.mtlhouse.org. School may be out for Presidents Day, but you can have a stress-free holiday knowing your kid is learning, growing and making friends at the YMCA in Hamburg. Children from kindergarten through middle school are invited to join Out of School Days program. Everyone will learn, create, make new friends and enjoy daily activities focused on arts and craft, sports and more. The next Out of School Days is Monday, Feb. 20 and the YMCA is offering full-day child care from 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all three YMCA of Central Kentucky locations including the Hamburg YMCA. Children must bring a healthy, non-perishable nut-free lunch and a swimsuit and towel in a labeled backpack. Financial assistance is available. For more information, call 859.543.9622.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Half Price Books at Hamburg Pavilion hosts Last Saturday Storytime each month. The event begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. This event is free and open to the public. The staff of Barnes and Noble will host a special Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Storytime, Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. In celebration of the beloved author’s birthday on March 2nd, Barnes and Noble will host a special storytime featuring coloring, activities and more.
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Sign-ups for youth sports summer leagues begins Registration for the Lexington Parks and Recreation youth baseball and T-Ball will begin Feb. 1. • T-Ball League: Ages 6 - 8 Castlewood, Douglass, Idle Hour • 10U Baseball League: Ages 9 - 10 Castlewood, Constitution, Douglass, Idle Hour • 12U Baseball League: Ages 11 - 12 Castlewood, Constitution, Douglass, Idle Hour • • 15U Baseball League: Ages 13 - 15 Constitution Open to boys and girls ages 6 through15. Player’s age as of April 30, 2016 determines eligibility. All participants will bat and field in every game. Nine-game season and post-season single elimination tournament. Practices begin April and May with league games starting in May, June or July. Registration for the Lexington Parks and Recreation girls’ fast-pitch softball league will begin Feb. 1. Practice begins weekday evenings and/or weekends in April or May with games June or July. The league is open to girls, ages 7 through 14. Age eligibility for the 2017 season is determined by the participant’s age as of Dec. 31, 2016. Leagues offered at Douglass and Kirklevington Parks. Season consists of a nine-game season and post- season single elimination tournament. For more information regarding athletics, contact Cornell Burbage at 859.288.2917
or cburbage@lexingtonky.gov or Anthony Hawkins at 859.288.2915 or ahawkins@lexingtonky.gov
Registration for the Lexington Parks and Recreation instructional T-Ball league will begin Feb. 1. Practices will begin April or May with games in May, June and July. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5 - 6. Player’s age as of April 30, 2016 determines eligibility. Participants learn the fundamentals of the game without the competitive demands. No score is recorded. Six year olds that play in this league may not participate in other parks and recreation t-ball leagues. Leagues offered at Castlewood, Idle Hour and Southland Parks with a 10-game season.
The YMCA in Hamburg will host Spring Youth Soccer Leagues for age groups of 3, 4 to 5, 6 to 7, 8 to 9, and 10 to 11. Practices and game times vary by age group and team. Practices and games will be held at Mount Tabor Park. All players will need to provide their own shin guards and cleats. Practices start week of March 27 and games start April 15. For more information, go to ymcacky. org or call 859-543-9622.
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H E A LT H E V E N T S THURSDAY, FEB. 2 Healthy Hearts will be the focus of a special The Living Arts & Science Center’s February Discovery Night Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Celebrate heart month with special guest doctors Dr Susan Smyth, heart doctor and director of the University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute; Dr. Ted Wright, transplant surgeon; and Dr Sylvia Cerel-Suhl from KidsArt4Hearts.com. The Glo Gallery will glow RED while inside guests explore heart science and health info in a fun, fashion. Families will have the opportunity to combine art and science with the fascinating KidsArt4Hearts origami project. Participants can join in the fun of creating a giant heart art installation here at the LASC and make pieces to take home. Enjoy snacks, check out heart models, and make beautiful heart art to take home. For more information, go to www.LASCLEX.org
SATURDAY, FEB. 4 The Saint Joseph London Foundation’s Mardi Gras Gala will be held Saturday,
CENTRAL KENTUCKY HEART BALL The 29th Annual Central Kentucky Heart Ball will be held Friday, Feb. 3 at the Bluegrass Ballroom of Lexington Center. The Heart Ball is one of the top black tie events in the community. This year’s event will honor Darby Turner and the 2017 chair couple is Bill and Barbara Thomason from Keeneland. Join the American Heart Association for an evening that will feature a gourmet dinner, dancing, live music and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the Heart Ball support the mission of the American Heart Association. Call 859-317-6878 for more information. The 29th Annual Central Kentucky Heart Ball is presented by White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics. Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the London Community Center, 529 S. Main Street , Lexington. This night will take guests back to the glamour of the Roaring ‘20s for a night of fun for a good cause. With a Mardi Gras theme, this sell-out gala will feature a delectable dinner prepared by Chef Terry Crist, dancing to the music of Kudmani, along with our premiere silent auction. Please bring your “krewe” ready to party the night away in your black-tie best. Masquerade attire encouraged. For ticket and sponsorship information, visit www.kentuckyonehealth.org/LondonGala or contact Meredith Boarman at 859.313.1704
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 A Mindfulness Mediation Course for School Teachers Awareness Meditation classes will begin Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 4:45 until 5:45 p.m. at the Yoga Meditation & Therapy Center, 322 W. 2nd St. In this five-week course, school teachers will begin to meditate on a regular basis and develop the skills to help you meet life events with calm awareness and reduced stress. Call 859.254.9529 to reserve space in the course.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Babies ‘R Us at Hamburg Pavilion, in conjunction with the Fayette County Health Department, will host classes relating to newborn babies and breastfeeding each Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The class covers newborn baby behavior; birth, skin-to-skin, and the hospital experience; how to get started with breastfeeding; overcoming challenges of the first two weeks with baby; pumps and other gadgets; and balancing breastfeeding and work. For more information about the classes, or breastfeeding in general, call the breastfeeding support service at 859.288.2348. To preregister, call the Babies R Us Baby Registry at 859.263.8598.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24 A yoga vedanta class on the Bhagavad Gita, presented by Shelley Smith, will be held Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. This class will be held at the Yoga Meditation & Therapy Center, 322 W. 2nd St. The course is designed for those who have completed the introductory meditation course, mindfulness in awareness.
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Recovery of infant instills hope
University of Kentucky Pediatric health-care providers inspired by boy’s fight
BY ELIZABETH ADAMS A red and green knit hat engulfed baby Connor Stacy’s head on the day he went home from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Kentucky Children’s Hospital in December 2015. The four pediatric surgeons, nine surgical residents, 11 neonatologists, 15 neonatal nurses, and a multitude of therapists, transport nurses, and other support staff who crossed paths with the Stacy family, will always remember Connor, bundled in his mother’s arms, bound for home in the oversized “elf” hat. The hat symbolized hope and the story of a baby who defied medical statistics. Even with advanced medical care, more than half of all babies diagnosed with Connor’s condition never go home with their families. Pediatric surgeon Dr. Ana Ruzic, who served as Connor’s primary surgeon, received a recent picture of Connor wearing his elf hat. This time, the knit hat fit snug around his head, and the baby’s mouth gaped wide open with a smile. A year after leaving the hospital, Connor was growing, laughing, babbling his first words and attempting his first wobbly steps. These milestones were difficult to imagine when Ruzic first consulted with parents Chrissy and Dustin Stacy in August 2015, bringing the news that Connor’s condition required emergency surgery. “Along with my colleagues in neonatology and surgery, I carry the privilege and the burden of meeting NICU families on a sudden, unexpected, very bad day,” Ruzic said “And on the day I met him, Connor went from well to critically ill in a matter of hours.” Chrissy and Dustin Stacy were still processing the shock of their first child’s sudden birth. At 27 weeks into a normal pregnancy, Chrissy Stacy planned to see her obstetrician on the morning of July 15, 2015. After a restful sleep, she woke up to her water breaking at 7:30 a.m., initiating intense labor. Fourteen minutes later, with her husband on the phone with emergency responders, Chrissy delivered Connor onto the bathroom floor. EMS workers brought Connor to the KCH NICU where he received respiratory support and appeared to stabilize within a couple days. But Connor’s abrupt and dramatic arrival was the first complication in a sixmonth marathon of critical care treatment and surgical intervention at KCH. After breathing and eating normally one morning, his health plummeted to the point of multiple organ failure within a few hours.
Connor Stacy, now a healthy 1-year-old, visits with doctors at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Connor suffered from an underlying condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, an infection that starts in the intestine and is common in premature babies. More than half of premature babies diagnosed with severe-grade necrotizing enterocolitis succumb to the disease. Ruzic and an interdisciplinary medical team launched an aggressive treatment program to keep Connor alive. As a first step, Ruzic surgically removed the damaged bowel in a baby weighing only 1,200 grams. Because of Connor’s fragile state, Ruzic scheduled the surgery in the NICU to avoid transporting him throughout the hospital. The entire unit remained shut down until the conclusion of Connor’s first surgery, which resulted in the removal of 50 percent of his small intestines. Many children who lose a significant portion of bowel during this procedure deal with the long-term gastrointestinal complication of short gut syndrome. In the next five days, Connor underwent three more operations to address the problem in his bowel. In the midst of these surgeries, his kidneys, which eliminate toxins in the body, started to fail, posing another imminent threat to his life. Dialysis supports the body when renal failure occurs, but effective dialysis is difficult in babies Connor’s size. When renal failure occurred, the medical team reached a stalemate. At Connor’s bedside, Dr. Aftab Chisti, a nephrologist, told the family they needed
a miracle for Connor. “He said, ‘You need to pray for a miracle — pray for his medical team,’” Chrissy said. “And that was exceptionally hard to hear. It’s not that I don’t believe in miracles, but it’s hard to believe in that kind of miracle in this world.” Even when the effort seemed hopeless, the surgical team improvised to sustain Connor’s life. Ruzic, Chisti and Dr. John Draus collaborated on an inventive technique to provide dialysis, ultimately supporting the kidneys for two weeks until spontaneous recovery of renal function. During this time, Connor’s nurses administered manual dialysis through this system every 10 to 30 minutes during their 12-hour shifts. Ruzic said the collaboration among many colleagues and professionals was essential for these aggressive approaches to give Connor a chance. “Above all, we had to rely on faith in each other,” Ruzic said. “We do not always agree, and that is exactly what Connor needed – for us to challenge one another, our biases and our previous outcomes. This is also the story of true multidisciplinary medicine, which takes the impossible and makes it the standard of care.” A miracle didn’t happen overnight, but with the success of the kidney support system, Connor showed improvement in small steps. Within a few weeks, Connor’s organs rebounded, renal function resumed and the
swelling in his body went down. Even after his disease was resolved, Connor experienced other close calls, such as infections and a sudden drop in heart rate. For the next several months, Connor remained in the NICU, learning to feed again, allowing his body to repair, weaning off of a ventilator and receiving follow-up operations. The team and family set a new goal of getting Connor home before the Christmas holiday. On Dec. 23, Connor was released from the hospital in his elf hat, meeting that deadline. “We felt like we had been blessed with another miracle,” Chrissy Stacy said. Ruzic said Connor’s story inspired hope throughout the NICU. She believes a collaborative team-based approach combined with unwavering faith in the patient helped return Connor to good health. Borrowing a motto from colleague and mentor Dr. Joseph Iocono, Ruzic presses forward with medical care until she is no longer doing treatments for the patient, but doing treatments to the patient. “Those of us who take care of neonates carry within us a healthy dose of realism, which we drown with cautious optimism every time we walk into the hospital,” Ruzic said. Hope is that intangible quality of pediatric physicians. It is our guiding light, held brighter by the courage of our little patients and their families.” An ultrasound last summer showed Connor’s kidneys were functioning normally. His bowel repaired, so he won’t suffer any lasting effects from short gut syndrome. Since his marathon of treatment, Connor has developed into a happy toddler with an infectious laugh. He plays peek-a-boo, looks at books, throws balls and, if his parent’s don’t keep close watch, splashes in the dog’s water bowl. Chrissy and Dustin Stacy appreciated the frankness and compassion of their health care team, as well as their commitment to aggressive approaches and adapting to conditions when unexpected roadblocks arose. Ruzic and Iocono’s ideology of doing treatments for the patient — and not to the patient — resonated with the family. Although the team held discussions of the possible need for palliative care instead of aggressive treatment, time and time again Connor demonstrated a will to live in responding to treatments. Connor never stopped giving the medical team a reason to fight for him. “We feel so blessed to have Connor,” Chrissy Stacy said. “He’s here because of a mixture of God and modern medicine.”
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SENIOR EVENTS THURSDAY, FEB. 2
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8
The Lexington Senior Center’s Book Club will read and discuss The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah on Feb. 2 and 16 at 10 a.m. in the conference room on the second floor. The book club meets on the first and third Thursday of each month and is open to all. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France.
Learn how to make your very own charcoal drawings with instructor Corey Shultz during a series of classes each Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m., starting Feb. 8 Students will be taught the basics of drawing objects and people.
MONDAY, FEB. 6 The AARP driver refresher course will be held Monday, Feb. 6 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center. Sign-up at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Lane. For more information, call 859.278.6072.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7 The Lexington Senior Center will host a series of beginning ceramics/hand building classes with instructor Corey Shultz, each Tuesday, starting Feb. 7 from noon until 2 p.m. and Thursdays, starting Feb. 9, from 1 until 3 p.m. Attendees can learn several techniques of making pottery by coil building and pinching. Students will hand paint their clay projects and fire them in a kiln. Expect to take home three to four pieces. For more information, call the center at 859.278.6072. There will be four-week small group exercise training with instructors Anne Graff and Anne Merchant, starting Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Lexington Senior Center. There will be three sessions each day with classes at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will work in small groups to receive a personal workout plan that includes free weights, kettle bells, stability balls, fitness center machines and more. Sign up at the front desk. You may only register for one session. For more information, call 859.278.6072.
Lexington senior center offering coloring classes The Lexington Senior Center is offering senior adult coloring classes Feb. 1, 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Remember how you enjoyed coloring as a child? How would you like to learn to shade and use colors to create beautiful frame worthy art? If so, clear your schedule for a session of Adult Coloring Classes. Weekly attendance is not required but the more you attend class the better your skills will become. The class offers great friendship and fellowship too. All supplies will be provided, so why not make plans to check this new class out and see what the results of your talent may be.
Come and experiment with the watercolor painting process with a series of watercolor painting classes starting Wednesday, Feb. 8, starting at 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. with instructor Corey Shultz at the Lexington Senior Center. The classes will continues each Wednesday though March 15. Students will learn watercolor techniques and will be given hands-on demonstrations. Students can expect to walk away with one or two finished paintings.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9 The Hearing Loss Association of America Lexington Chapter,a self-help organization dedicated to education, advocacy and support for people who do not hear well, will be holding a chapter meeting Thursday, Fweb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. The group offers emotional support, camaraderie, tips and techniques for living with hearing loss, and technical information about hearing assistance devices. The meetings are free and open to the public. Presentations are made by audiologists, doctors, professors, therapists, trainers, specialists, and others with hearing loss knowledge. There will be a beginning pottery class at the Lexington Senior Center with instructor Corey Shultz each Thursday starting on Feb. 9 at 9:30 a.m. until noon. These classes will continue through March 16. Come and learn how to make pottery using clay and a pottery wheel. You will learn how to “throw,” form and glaze your very own piece of pottery.
SUNDAY, FEB. 12 The public is invited to a community open house event to celebrate the opening of Lexington’s newest senior living alternative, The Willows at Fritz Farm at 2710 Man
O’War Boulevard on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1 until 3 p.m. Guests can learn more about what the campus has to offer, including programs and services designed to exceed the expectations of guests and their families; chef-prepared meals, served restaurant-style on china and fine linens; and membership in the Founder’s Club to receive priority movein status and other special benefits. Campus tours and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 859.273.0088.
TUESDAY, FEB 14 Aging with Grace will host a free Valentine’s Day Dinner Party for Caregivers Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. Bring the one you love to this free event celebrating your love in action. An RSVP is requested. CalDG Gridley at 859.539. 2147 by Feb. 10.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18 Oscar Combs of Cats’ Pause will be the featured speaker for the Men of Faith breakfast at Liberty Road Faith Fellowship on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. at the church. For more information, call 859.2778.0420. Combs is a member of Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. He is also the winner of 44 Kentucky Press Association and Kentucky Western News Association and KWNA awards. He is a former co-host UK Radio Oscar Combs Network pregame shows and the founder of Cats’ Pause Sports Weekly.
MONDAY, FEB. 20 Bell House will be closed for annual floor refinishing Feb. 20 though March 3 Programs will resume March 6.
Get involved at Lexington Senior Centers WEEKLY PROGRAMS Bluegrass Senior Citizen’s Monday Club: 11:30 a.m. -Lunch/Noon-Program Art Class - 9 a.m., Tuesday Piano Lessons - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m Tuesday; 12:30 - 2 p.m. Wednesday; 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursday Troubadours Choral Group - Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m. Chair Yoga - 2 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday Coloring Class - 10 a.m. -1:00 pm, Wednesday Beaus & Belles Hand Bell Group - 10 a.m., Thursday Ceramics -10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Thursday
Advanced Line Dance Meets at Carver Center - 9 a.m., Friday Intermediate Line Dance 10:30 am, Friday Bridge - noon, Friday Strider’s Walking Club (meets at Fayette Mall Food Court) 9:30 to11:30 am, Wednesday, Feb. 8 Walk where you choose, just keep track of miles or time to record at group get-togethers. AARP Driver Safety - 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 8 Water Fitness - Beaumont YMCA Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m. North YMCA - Loudon Avenue, Wednesday and Fridays from 1 until 2 p.m.
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public funding and will equip you to pursue grant funding for your non-profit organization. Space is limited to the first 20 people to register online and pay a fee. A laptop with wireless capability is required for this workshop. Participants must register online at http://www.grantservicesoflexington.com/ Grant_Workshops.html. The presenter will be Laura Carr, a certified fund-raising executive and works full-time as the development director at the Lexington Rescue Mission. She has over 15 years of grant-writing experience for non-profit organizations and government entities.
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The Bluegrass Sports Awards will be presented Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Lexington Convention Center at 5:30 p.m. Don Lane, Larry Collmus, Kenneth Ramsey, Sarah Ramsey, Billy Reed and Kim Sweazy as the winners of the sixth annual Bluegrass Sports Awards. There will be a reception with award winners and keynote speakers, a sit-down dinner and awards program. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Bluegrass Sports Commission
Registration for the Lexington Parks and Recreation spring softball league will begin Feb. 1. The leagues will include Co-ed Church; Competitive Men’s - 50 and over, Church; Independent; Major; Women’s Church; and Independent. Softball leagues for individuals ages 16 and over. The season will begin April 2. For more information regarding athletics, contact Cornell Burbage at 859.288.2917 or cburbage@lexingtonky. gov or Anthony Hawkins at 859.288.2915 or ahawkins@lexingtonky.gov
THURSDAY, FEB. 2 Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Ceremony will be held Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning at 7 p.m. The hall recognizes Kentucky writers whose work reflects the character and culture of our commonwealth, and to educate Kentuckians about our state’s rich heritage. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments, wine and sweets will be provided. Farm to You: Connecting with Community Supported Agriculture, a workshop for the public to learn how community supported agriculture works and how much it costs, will be held Thursday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. in the West Sixth Brewery. Guests can speak directly with local farmers about their CSA
SATURDAY, FEB. 4 programs and delivery options. The meeting is hosted by Bluegrass Farm to Table and the University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification.
FRIDAY, FEB. 3 The Art in Bloom Weekend will be held Friday, Feb. 3 through Feb. 5. This special weekend consists of floral designs on view at the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky. The display will be open Friday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon until 5 p.m. There will also be floral drawing demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. The Art in Bloom Cocktail Party is Saturday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the cocktail party are $50 and are available online. All proceeds support the museum’s free admission policy and exhibitions and events. For more information, call 859.257.5716. The 29th Annual Central Kentucky Heart Ball will be held Friday, Feb. 3 at the Lexington Center’s Bluegrass Ballroom. This year’s event will honor Darby Turner and
the 2017 chair couple is Bill and Barbara Thomason from Keeneland. The ball will feature a gourmet dinner, dancing, live music and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the Heart Ball support the mission of the American Heart Association - building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Call 859-317-6878 for more information. 1964 The Tribute: Beatles Tribute Band will be performing Friday, Feb. 3 at the Lexington Opera House, starting at 8 p.m. “1964”… The Tribute takes audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live forever. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early 60’s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. Grant Services of Lexington will be hosting a workshop “Grant Seeking: Finding Funding For Your Cause,” Friday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community Ventures, 1450 N. Broadway. Learn how to find grant opportunities that fit your charitable project. This workshop explores private and
The Saint Joseph London Foundation’s Mardi Gras Gala will be held at 6 p.m. in the London Community Center, 529 S. Main Street , Lexington. This night will take guests back to the glamour of the Roaring ‘20s for a night of fun for a good cause. The next Volunteer Day at Raven Run will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. Volunteers are encouraged to come out and help the Sanctuary with some public service. Volunteers will help clear brush, pick up trash, mulch trails and/or engage in any other type of work that staff might need help with at Raven Run. Joseph-Beth Booksellers will host a “Love Letter Extravganza” Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. Everyone loves to get mail especially around Valentine’s Day. Adults and children of all ages and invited to come by and create fun letters. There will be a celebration of Chinese New Year Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Lexington Opera House, starting at 7 p.m. There will be songs, dances, Chinese music ensemble, Kung fu, Chinese comedy skits, and a special presentation of martial arts. For more information, go to www.lexingtonoperahouse.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Man O’ War Harley-Davidson will host DYNO Days Saturday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 11 and offer safety inspections for guests’ bikes. The master techs have pulled out all the stops and are ready to get your bike in top-performing condition. The event is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and free to the public.
SUNDAY, FEB. 5 Superbowl Party with the Pros: Superbowl Superbash will be held Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at Skyzone, 3644 Boston Rd #130. The annual Superbowl Superbash Party with the Pros will feature current and former NFL players and other celebrity guests such as Los Angeles Rams Josh Forrest, New England Patriots Marty Moore, and Indianapolis Colts Winston Guy. The NFL players and celebrity guest will be judges of the dunk contests and also participating in the dodgeball tournaments. There will be a silent auction on the upper level, catered food, and giant big screen TVs to watch the big game. Tickets will be available at the door, Scholarships for tickets are available upon request. All ages are welcomed. For ticket information, go to www.squareup.com/store/minnifieldfoundation
TUESDAY, FEB. 7 The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team will take on LSU at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center presents the ’Hidden Colors’ Film Series Tuesdays in February at 7 p.m. The Lyric will present director Tariq Nasheed’s eye-opening ‘Hidden Colors’ film series. Running each Tuesday at 7 p.m. during Black History Month. This documentary series highlights the real and untold history of people of color around the globe while also exploring historical and current institutional racism. Each installment of the series focuses on different topics, and the schedule is: Feb. 7 - Hidden Colors; Feb. 14 - Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin; Feb. 21 - Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism; and Feb. 28 - Hidden Colors 4: The Religion of White Supremacy. This series aims to enlighten and educate the public during Black History Month, and will be presented free of charge.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9 The Kentucky Sport, Boat & Recreation Show will be held Thursday Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 12 at Rupp Arena. Central
Kentucky’s largest and longest running outdoor expo, organizers will fill Rupp Arena and Heritage Hall with everything you need to enjoy the outdoors, lakes, and waterways this summer. The hours will be Thursday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m . to 9 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comedian Greg Hahn, who has appeared on the Bob and Tom Radio Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT. Hahn has parlayed his energetic, all-out style of physical humor, one liners and crowd work, into an act with no waiting for the funny, just immediate pandemonium and panic, Hahn will perform Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:15 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 10, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 7:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10 The Lexington Philharmonic will present Carmen at the Singletary Center for the Arts, starting at 7:30 p.m. Works by Piazzolla, Granados, and Bizet return to the LexPhil season in Carmen! Granados’ Tres danzas españolas opens the evening, followed by world-renowned Argentinean bandoneonist Héctor Del Curto for Piazzolla’s tango-fueled Bandoneón Concerto and Oblivion. A passionate performance of Serebrier’s arrangement of Bizet’s famous Carmen Symphony brings the evening to a close. Ties and Tiaras: A Royal Ball is back at the Castlepost, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles on Friday, Feb.10, from 7 until 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale. For more information, go to www.frankfortchristian.org/support-tfca/ ties-tiaras The Bluegrass Printmakers’ Cooperative will host a Valentine’s Card Printmaking Night at the cooperative’s office, 522 Patterson Street, Room 211, on Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 until 9 p.m. Participants will choose from making a small screen print valentine, a linocut they carve out or a monotype with a small instructional lesson that will show them the basics. All the supplies are provided. All ages are welcome to make the prints. For more information, email bgprintmakers@gmail.com or call 859.425.2057.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11 Romeo and Juliet will be presented at the Lexington Opera House Saturday, Feb. 11 for performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Keeping a classic feel, the stage will come to life with Shakespeare’s famous tragic love affair. From sword fights and quarrels,
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Bulls, Bands and Barrels returns for one night to Kentucky Horse Park, starting at 7 p.m. The BBB has taken the rodeo world and turned it upside down with its new entertainment concept. Sunday Best and Carter Winter will finish the night off with a bang with some great country music. The Frigid 4 Miler will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 9 a.m. in the Kentucky Horse Park. This is a 4-mile road race strategically positioned on the calendar to keep you moving during the winter. For more information, go to www.kyhorsepark. com/events
SUNDAY, FEB. 12 The American Spiritual Ensemble will be performing a ticketed concert at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Sunday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. The American Spiritual Ensemble is composed of some of the finest classical singers from across the nation. Over the years, ASE has embarked on over 20 international tours and has performed in over 300 concert venues around the world. The mission of The American Spiritual Ensemble is to keep the American Negro Spiritual alive, the folk songs of the American Negro slave and the foundation of American music. Tickets are available through the American Spiritual Ensemble’s Facebook page.
MONDAY, FEB. 13 The University of Kentucky Student Activities Board has announced John Mulaney as this year’s spring comedian. The event will begin 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Mulaney is an Emmy-winning writer and comedian. He has recently released his third stand-up program on Netflix titled “The Comeback Kid.” Tickets for the general public can be purchased at the Singletary Center ticket office or at www. scfatickets.com. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the event will begin at 8 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEB. 14 The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team will take on the University of Tennessee at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aging with Grace will host a free Valentine’s Day Dinner Party for Caregivers Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. Bring the one you love to this free event celebrating
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS your love in action. An RSVP is requested. CalDG Gridley at 859.539. 2147 by Feb. 10.
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Justin Hayward, the legendary Moody Blues’ guitarist and vocalist, will preform an acoustic concert Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Lexington Opera House at 7:30 p.m. His songs have mesmerized fans for decades, none more than his iconic hit “Nights In White Satin.” For more information, go to www.troubashow.com
The New Home and Remodeling Marketplace will be held Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park. If you are thinking about remodeling or new home construction, then the New Home and Remodeling Marketplace is the place to go to get all your questions answered. The 2017 show will feature a plethora of certified professional members of the Home Builders Association of Lexington ready to help you make the building and remodeling projects you have dreamed of become your reality. The hours will be Friday from 4 until 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16 “Big Daddy Weave” with “We Are Messengers” and Zach Williams will be in concert Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. Big Daddy Weave is one of the top artists in Christian music. Big Daddy Weave has achieved five straight No. 1 singles at radio, the most recent being “My Story.” More information can be found online at www.bigdaddyweave.com.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Comedian Ian Bagg will perform at Comedy Off Broadway Thursday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 19. He has appeared on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Late Late show with Craig Ferguson” and “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He will perform Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:15 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 17, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19, 7:15 p.m. The Southland Association will hold its annual meeting Thursday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Oleika Shrine Temple. The members of the Southland Association works together to establish priorities for the Southland area and develop programs to address its present and future needs.
FRIDAY, FEB. 17 Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will be presented Friday, Feb. 17 at the Lexington Opera House, starting ta 7:30 p.m. Cinderella is the Tony Award- winning musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific. This production features an orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more. There will also be performances on Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19.
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day, Feb. 18, starting at 10 a.m. This is a chance to sit down with aliterary agent. The Carnegie Center is hosting Alice Speilburg (Speiburg Literary Agency) at Joeph-Beth Booksellers to meet one-on-one with writers for 20-minute consultations. Bring your questions, and if you’d like, information about your book, a copy of your query, or other materials for her review. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information, go to carnegiecenterlex.org to register.
and craft, sports and more. The next Out of School Days is Monday, Feb. 20 and the YMCA is offering full-day child care from 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all three YMCA of Central Kentucky locations including the Hamburg YMCA. Children must bring a healthy, non-perishable nut-free lunch and a swimsuit and towel in a labeled backpack. Financial assistance is available. For more information, call 859.543.9622.
The Watsons Go To Birmingham, the story based on the Newbery Honor Book by Christopher Paul Curtis follows the Watson family as they find themselves thrust in the middle of the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham, AL in 1963 will be presented Sunday, Feb. 19 through Feb. 26 at the Lexington Children’s Theatre. For more information, go to www.lctonstage.org
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A Family Fun and Learning Night: Celebrate Heart Health will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 251 West Second St., Lexington. Enjoy food, crafts, and fun activities focused on promoting healthy lifestyles. Registration is required. Free dinner is provided to families who pre-register, and a free book is given to each child.
The Lexington Brass Band, which offers programs of wide interest performed by outstanding brass musicians and guest musicians, will be in concert Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Lexington Opera House from 4 until 5 p.m. For more information, go to www. lexingtonoperahouse.com.
Alltech’s Idea Pub - News and Brews, the Disruption Series will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Town Branch Distillery, starting at 6 p.m. Each month, new speakers are invited to explore topics ranging from professional growth to Kentucky’s involvement in the beer industry. In February, the speakers will focus on “Catering to the Prosumer.”
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School may be out for Presidents Day, but you can have a stress-free holiday knowing your kid is learning, growing and making friends at the YMCA in Hamburg. Children from kindergarten through middle school are invited to join Out of School Days program. Everyone will learn, create, make new friends and enjoy daily activities focused on arts
For February, the CHEW Dinner Series with Chef Stephen Holden will be held at Table Three Ten, starting at 6 p.m. CHEW Dinner Series is a monthly chef-driven, farm-to-table series where guests get to explore local foods and amazing Lexington chefs. Tickets include appetizers, bar, and the three-course menu.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25 The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team will take on Florida at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. The Lexington Public Library will host a Hamilton sing-along Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Want to sing along to your favorite musical with 100 other Hamilnerds? Want to challenge someone to a Guns and Ships rap duel? Want to show off a period costume? Just want to understand what the Hamilton hysteria is all about? Join the Lexington Public Library Saturday, Feb, 25 for a Hamilton Sing-Along. Crowd participation is expected and appreciated but if you want to take the mic to be the star for your favorite song or rap battle, sign up at http://bit. ly/2h86mLl or contact organizer Lindsay Mattingly at 859-231-5514. Lexpecto Patronum, the Lexington Chapter of the international Harry Potter Alliance, is thrilled to announce its third installment of the Winter Wizarding Waltz to be held Saturday, Feb. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lyric Theater and Cultural Arts Center. This Hogwarts-themed soiree features a multicourse Harry Potter-themed meal from Minton’s at 760, live musical entertainment, special performances by Rakadu Gypsy Dancers, and tea leaf readings from North Star Muse. Due to the overwhelming success of the prequel movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the 2017 Winter Wizarding Waltz will have a 1920s theme. For more information, go to www.thehpalliance.org.
TUESDAY, FEB. 28 The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team will take on Vanderbilt at Rupp Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m.
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HOME AND GARDEN THURSDAY, FEB. 2 The Fayette County Extension Service will present a “Easy Cut Flowers From Seed” workshop Thursday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. The staff will discuss great cut flowers that can be seeded directly into the garden. There are several easily grown plants that can provide bouquets over a long season. Zinnias, larkspur, gloriosa daisies, cockscomb etc. If you can spare some garden space or have sunny spots in your landscape, you can grow flowers. Discussion will include management tips to insure success. Take home fun seeds for your garden.
FRIDAY, FEB. 3 The Art in Bloom Weekend will be held Friday, Feb. 3 through Feb. 5. This special weekend consists of floral designs on view at the Art Museum at the University of Kentucky. The display will be open Friday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon until 5 p.m. There will also be floral drawing demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. The Art in Bloom Cocktail Party is Saturday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the cocktail party are $50 and are available online. All proceeds support the museum’s free admission policy and exhibitions and events. For more information, call 859.257.5716.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7 The Breaking Ground: Options for Starting New Gardens workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fayette County Extension Service office. The workshop is free. Guests must register in advance. For information, call 859.257.5582 or go to www.fayette.ca.uky.edu/
THURSDAY, FEB. 9 The Kentucky Sport, Boat & Recreation Show will be held Thursday Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 12 at Rupp Arena. Central Kentucky’s largest and longest running outdoor expo, organizers will fill Rupp Arena and Heritage Hall with everything you need to enjoy the outdoors, lakes, and waterways this summer. The hours will be Thursday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11 Explore the unique world of tillandsia with a special workshop Saturday, Feb. 11 at
Wilson Nurseries, 2700 Palumbo Drive, at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to care for them and display them in your home during this “tillandsia “air plants” make & take” workshop. These hardy plants ask for little in return, but will reward you with years of beauty and even blooms. Admission fee includes instruction and expertise, an air plant and display materials. www.wilsonnurseriesky. com/events. Wilson Nurseries at 2700 Palumbo Drive will host “wine & design: terrarium workshop” Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Grab your friends, enjoy a glass of wine and green up your indoor space with a burst of vibrant tabletop life. Create a garden in glass to add some green to your home this winter. The admission fee includes plants and a multitude of potting materials. Reservations are required. For more information, go to www.wilsonnurseriesky.com/events.
SUNDAY, FEB. 12 Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show will be held each second Sunday of the month through 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Repurpose antiques, collectibles and architectural salvage for one-of-a-kind decor will be available.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16 A “Great Salad Greens” workshop will be held Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fayette County Extension Service office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way. The staff will provide tips to help you be successful with lettuce, kale, spinach and provide seeds for some exceptionally tasty varieties you may not know. Salads do not have to be boring. Take home seeds for your garden. For more information, call 859.257.5582 or go to www.fayette.ca.uky.edu/
FRIDAY, FEB. 24 The New Home and Remodeling Marketplace, hosted by Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky, will return to the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park’s North Exhibit Hall and Concourse, starting Friday, Feb. 24. Thinking about remodeling or starting fresh on new home construction? Visit the New Home and Remodeling Marketplace to learn how local building professionals can enhance your lifestyle. For more information, go to www. biacentralky.com.
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New Home and Remodeling Marketplace returns in Feb. The New Home and Remodeling Marketplace, hosted by Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky, will return to the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park’s North Exhibit Hall and Concourse, starting Friday, Feb. 24. Thinking about remodeling or starting fresh on new home construction? Visit the New Home and Remodeling Marketplace to learn how local building professionals can enhance your lifestyle. The marketplace will be open: Friday, Feb. 24 from 4 until 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the marketplace show staff: Pam Calvert - Show Manager; office: 859.273.5117 x31; cell: 859.519.9909; or email: pam@biacentralky.com Visit the marketplace website at www.biacentralky.com.
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Kentucky agriculture income likely to hit lowest level since ‘10 Kentucky net farm income is expected to dip to less than $1.5 billion in 2016, down from $1.7 billion in 2015 and potentially its lowest level since 2010. A significant decline in cash receipts the past couple of years, plus the end of tobacco buyout payments in 2014, have been the major reasons behind the rapid fall in Kentucky’s net farm income since peaking at nearly $3 billion in 2013. The state’s agricultural cash receipts in 2016 are projected to fall to $5.4 billion, off 7 percent from $5.8 billion in 2015 and off 17 percent from the record high of $6.5 billion in 2014. On the national front, prices and incomes fell for the third straight year. “2016 has been another challenging year for Kentucky agriculture with considerable price and weather volatility. Price and profit challenges will remain a major concern heading into 2017 in the midst of ample commodity supplies, a strengthening U.S. dollar and sluggish global economic growth,” said Will Snell, extension professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics. “However, assuming there are no major supply or demand shocks, net farm income for Kentucky farmers may show signs of stabilizing in 2017 as the global markets work off excess supplies and global economies begin to show some modest growth.”
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