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BUSINESS IS BOOMING in 2023 ENTRANCES

Wilde Brands Inc. (a producer of high-protein, low-carb snack chips) hosted a flag-raising ceremony at their new Winchester facility, Spring 2023.

HJ welcomed Huck’s to Hamburg.

Floors for Living opened on Richmond Road.

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All Lexington locations of BurgerFi are closed.

Bluegrass Barkery Closed

The Harvey Family, owners of Bluegrass Barkery, closed early in the year and sold the last of their inventory at the Old Todds Road location, where they’d been a neighborhood mainstay for many years.

Burger Fi Departs

All Lexington locations of BurgerFi are now closed, and a red notice from Franklin Circuit Court dated March 14 was taped to the door of the Hamburg location (per KRS 134.050). A complaint was filed in Fayette Circuit Court for back rent, taxes, and penalties.

Common Grounds closes Richmond Road

Common Grounds closed their 2901 Richmond Road location in November. The Old Todds Road and Hartland locations remain open.

Richmond Road has no shortage of offerings for caffeinating the masses. 7Brew and the Human Bean are new to the scene, and Dunkin is coming to the old LaRosa’s location in 2024.

Floors for Living opened on Richmond Road.

Bed Bath & Bankruptcy

Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and quickly discontinued its popular coupon program within days of the announcements. Stores were shuttered, and found a new home online.

Walgreens Wobbles

Walgreens is expected to close 150 stores in the U.S. in the next year as part of cost-cutting measures according to a July earnings call, reported by CNN.

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Food for Fines is back! Through Dec. 15, if you have outstanding parking tickets, you can donate canned goods at the LexPark offices (122 North Broadway) in exchange for reduced fees.

For every 10 cans of food donated, you will receive $15 off any LEXPARK or Lexington Police-issued parking citation. There is no limit on the number of cans you can bring in if you have multiple citations.

‘Horsin’ Around’

When he was a young boy, the closest John Paul Miller came to horses or cowboys was on television.

He always wanted to be a cowboy and dreamed of growing up on a farm, riding horses. Fast forward 40 years and he met his wife Judy, who had been in the thoroughbred racing world her whole life, and his dream came true.

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The genre-bender includes a love story, a crime narrative, and a spiritual journey, employing a narrative that’s designed to ensure a promising future for the world of horse racing.

Today, John Paul Miller resides on a Lexington farm where he continues to draw inspiration from his experiences with horses and the racing world.

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There’s No Humbug in Hamburg

The 2023 Holiday Guide part 2 Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? There’s no Humbug in Hamburg. Get ready to share pancakes with Santa, hop in a horse drawn sleigh, and experience live nativities. There’s something to celebrate every day.

Confirm events and dates with the venue — as always, all programming is subject to change, and some may be weather-dependent.

DECEMBER Celebrating its 30th year at the Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights invites guests to view over a million twinkling lights on a beautiful drive-thru tour.

Enjoy the return of the Holiday Village which features photos with Santa, Animal Land, model trains, and

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so much more. 5:30 pm to 10 pm thru December 31.

(Closed on Christmas Day.) Named one of Kentucky’s Top 10 Winter/Holiday Festivals and Events by Kentucky Travel and Tourism, Southern Lights is a three-mile driving tour of lights

DECEMBER IN HAMBURG

Celebrate Christmas at Hamburg Pavilion. Free photographs with Santa Claus every weekend leading up to Christmas.

Saturdays start at 10 AM and Sundays at Noon in the Hamburg Pavilion Event Space: 2308 Sir Barton Way #190 (in the former iLoveKickboxing location) Santa Claus will be there both Saturdays and Sundays. Face painting and other free activities will be provided, and don’t forget the carriage rides — pick up and drop off at the gazebo next to Ted’s Montana Grill.

Friendly reminder to bring your own camera/phone to capture magical moments.

SAT DEC 2 Join Joseph-Beth Booksellers for Breakfast with the Grinch at 8:30 am in Lexington Green.

A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate will include a Holiday Market on December 2. Explore a wide variety of handmade crafts, local artisan goods, and delectable treats. Dine at the delicious Ginkgo Tree Café. It’s the ideal place to find unique presents that will make this holiday season truly special. Visit the charming Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop where you can find fresh cut trees and greenery, unique holiday decorations and gifts that will make your season even brighter. Enjoy the Candlelight Tours during Kentucky Christmas at Ashland on December 2nd, 7th, and 9th. Step back in time and enjoy a guided tour of the historic estate, aglow with the soft, warm light of candles. It’s a magical journey through history and the perfect way to embrace the holiday season.

UK Choirs presents “Collage: A Holiday Spectacular” in the SCFA Concert Hall.

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with the 26th annual Collage. Celebrated vocalists and musicians from the UK School of Music and the Lexington Singers Children’s Choir perform holiday favorites from close to home and around the globe, conducted by UK Director of Choirs, Dr. Jefferson Johnson.

WED DEC 6 A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in a faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and classic Vince Guaraldi score, 6 pm, EKU Center for the Arts. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they stage a play, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas.

FRI DEC 8 The beloved TV classic Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite characters in the musical. 7:30 pm EKU Center for the Arts.

SAT DEC 9 Have Pancakes with Santa. Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s bringing pancakes for breakfast at Forcht Bank in Hamburg! Free breakfast will include pancakes,

sausage, fruit, and other goodies. There will be reindeer games and crafts, too. Donations will be accepted for the Visually Impaired Preschool Services, 9 am to 11 am.

Spend the evening at Drive-Thru Bethlehem, as live actors and animals portray the Christmas Story, 6 pm to 9 pm at South Elkhorn Christian.

THU DEC 14 Join Sayre Christian Village for their annual Live Nativity, a family-friendly evening filled with holiday cheer. There is NO COST for this event and it’s open to the public.

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SAT DEC 16 Have you seen The Nutcracker in One Act? The Bluegrass Youth Ballet will bring to life Clara’s adventures through the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets in a family-friendly, one-act performance. Meet your favorite Nutcracker characters and enjoy drinks and snacks at Clara’s Tea Party, immediately following the Saturday Nutcracker performance in the President’s Room. UK Singletary Center.

SUN DEC 17 Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker, a magical Christmas ballet, set to the music of

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TUE DEC 19 Experience a ‘Very Darren Crissmas’ with Darren Criss, 8 pm at the Lexington Opera House.

SAT DEC 23 Lexington Ballet’s Nutcracker marches back onto the EKU Center stage this holiday season. Join Marie on a magical journey with the Sugar Plum Fairy, waltzing flowers, the Snow Queen, and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Mouse Queen and travel to the Land of Sweets. 2 pm EKU.

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Aqua-Tots Swim Schools opened their second Lexington location, celebrating a Hamburg grand opening in Spring 2023.

After community input, a new name was selected for the upcoming Hamburg Middle School, the Mary E. Britton Middle School.

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SATURDAY DEC 1

Santa is coming to The Willows at Hamburg on Saturday, December 1 at 9 am. There is a pancake breakfast, Santa pictures, and a stroll around the campus to look at decorations.

They will also be taking donated toys for the Toys for Tots program.

The 12th annual Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market, presented

by Traditional Bank, is at the Lexington Convention Center December 1 and 2.

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UK men’s basketball plays UNC Greensboro on Saturday, December 1 at 4 pm at Rupp Arena.

Origin Jazz Series presents A Vince Guaraldi Holiday and Duke Ellington Nutcracker Suite EKU Center for the Arts hosts Harry featuring the Isaiah Thompson Quartet 5:30 pm Connick, Jr. on Saturday, December 1 Kentucky Theatre from 7:30 pm to 10 pm.

Registration is required.

Jack Harlow’s tour comes to Rupp Arena, 7:30 pm.

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The FRI DEC 8 Kentucky Blood Center Bloodmobile is going to be at Northeast

ChristianinChurch on Sunday, December Movie Tavern Brannon is hosting a holiday 2 from 9 am to 1 pm. movie series. Enjoy The Polar Express, thru Dec 14.

Bob Willcutt is signing his book

“Feathers of Fayette” on December 2 SAT DEC 9 Barnes and Noble. at Hamburg

Southland Church hosts their annual Help-Portrait event on Saturday, December 1 from 9 am to 4 pm. The portraits will be held at the Richmond Road Campus.

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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate hosts “A Kentucky Christmas” on Saturday, December 1. Shop at an outdoor Christmas market, take photos with The Kentucky Reptile Expo is at Santa, tree lighting, and take a candleThe Fab Four performs The Beatles ‘Rubber Soul,’ light tour of the mansion. Festivities the Lexington Convention Center on Saturday, December 1 from 10 am to 7:30 pm Lexington Opera House. begin at 1 pm.

Enjoy A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland, the 4 pm.

Santa’s Workshop is opening at the Henry Clay Estate.Pavilion on December 1. Stop Hamburg Wellward Regenerative Medicine is by for photos with Santa, or cocoa and Connie Handman is signing her hosting Photos with Santa on Saturday, stories withfor Mrs. Claus every weekend Head downtown the Lexington Christmas book “Kristie’s Crazy Christmas” on December 1 at 11 am. in December leading up to Christmas.

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The Lexington Christmas Parade will march down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street on Tuesday, December 4 starting at 7 pm. The parade will feature festive floats, local organizations, marching bands and Santa Claus.

The Kentucky Children’s Hospital is having their annual Acoustic Jam benefit on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 pm at the Lexington Opera House.

WEDNESDAY DEC 5

Halestorm + In This Moment performs at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, December 5 at 6:45 pm.

Noble at 1the pm.Henry Clay and enjoy a guided tour of Ashland, It’s an annual neighborhood tradition! Santa Estate, aglow with the soft, warm light of candles.

It’s a magical journey through history and the perfect Claus is coming to town, and he’s bringing pancakes.

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Events subject to change, check with each individual venue. branch of Forcht Bank at 9 am! Free breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, fruit, and other goodies.

Reindeer games and crafts, too. Donations will be accepted for the Visually Impaired Preschool Services.

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Drive Thru Bethlehem is at 6 pm, South Elkhorn Christian.

MON DEC 11 Lextran will provide free rides to Southern Lights! Buses depart from the Transit Center at 6:30 pm.

TUE DEC 12 Over the course of their decade-plus career, Lady A has become a country-radio staple, with the trio gathering 10 No. 1 hits. They’ve earned ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophies three years in a row and other honors including seven GRAMMY® Awards. 7:30 pm Lexington Opera House.

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Sayre Christian Village will host a family-friendly Live Nativity evening filled with holiday cheer. There is no cost for this event and it’s open to the public.

The fun will include a Live Nativity; free picture with Santa (donations welcome); a hot cocoa bar; photo ops with Hank the Horse; caroling and kids’ crafts; and a chili and beer cheese fundraiser, so bring an appetite! 4:30 pm to 7 pm.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS, HAMBURG!

SAT DEC 16 Treat your family to a Christmas Sing-A-Long with live organ accompaniment, followed by a screening of It’s A Wonderful Life 7 pm Kentucky Theatre.

TUE DEC 19 Join Darren Criss for A Very Darren Crissmas, Lexington Opera House.

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WED DEC 27 If you love Steely Dan, you’ll love this tribute show, An Evening with Steely Danish: The Songs of Steely Dan 8 pm The Burl.

FRI DEC 29 UK takes on Illinois State at 7 pm at Rupp Arena.

SAT DEC 30 Kentucky native Tyler Childers will perform on New Year’s Eve, AND on New Year’s Eve EVE at Rupp Arena.

SUN DEC 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE, HAMBURG!

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FOOD

Ch-Changes and Transitions

Boonedogs has added breakfast service.

Wednesday thru Saturday at 7 am you can grab breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and soda til 11 am.

Regular menu begins at 11 am.

ElCharro is celebrating the 2nd anniversary of their Brighton Shoppes location on Sunday Dec 3.

Visit and enjoy a live mariachi band and anniversary specials.

In Memory: Harriet Dupree

Longtime Lexington caterer Harriet Dupree Bradley died October 31, 2023, after suffering from ovarian cancer in recent years.

A Cordon Bleu-trained chef and Sewanee grad, Dupree began her first food venture, The Brown Bag, selling soups and sandwiches out of a dorm kitchen.

She owned and operated Dupree Catering & Events for nearly 30 years, feeding royalty, celebrities, and more, before selling it in 2014 to the Azur Restaurant Group.

In 2003, Dupree founded a meal-prep service, Entree Vous, franchising it to multiple locations before selling the business five years later.

She was 62.

EXITS Common Grounds closed their 2901 Richmond Road location in November. The Old Todds Road and Hartland locations remain open.

LaRosa’s — which began their foray into the Lexington market on Richmond Road — has now closed their last remaining Lexington location, on Southland Drive.

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HOME AND GARDEN

Lights, Camera, Taxes!

Much like this time last year, Lexington homeowners may be receiving an unwelcome December surprise in the form of a second property tax bill. LFUCG council voted in August to increase the property taxes that fund street lights. More than 100,000 Lexington-Fayette homeowners who pay the street light tax can expect to receive a second property tax bill to fund the increase.

HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS Because Christmas Eve falls on a weekend this year — and is recognized as a government holiday — trash collection will have two makeup days for the Christmas Holidays.

Christmas Eve observed = No Trash Collection on Friday Dec 22, 2023 Make Up Day is Wednesday Dec 20, 2023 Christmas Day = No Trash Collection on Monday Dec 25, 2023 Makeup Day is Wed Dec 27, 2023 New Year’s Day = No Trash Collection on Mon Jan 1, 2024 Makeup Day is Wed Jan 3, 2024

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Celebrate Lexington-America In Bloom honored Ann Garrity with the 2023 Isabel Yates Community Champion Award. Ann has been an advocate for many projects in Lexington, including advocacy for children, the environment, and The Arboretum. Now, there will be a new Daffodil Drift in front of Artworks at the Carver School in her name.

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REAL ESTATE

PROPERTIES RECENTLY SOLD IN LEXINGTON 40505 1841 GOODPASTER WAY .................................$660,000 676 E LOUDON AVE ........................................$365,000 1727 BLUE RIDGE DR ......................................$220,000 1927 SPRING STATION DR ..............................$214,900 598 RADCLIFFE RD ..........................................$188,000 620 ST ANTHONY DR .......................................$186,000 598 RADCLIFFE RD ..........................................$176,000 483 SANDALWOOD DR ....................................$165,000 803 SHELBY AVE ..............................................$155,000 1644 STRADER DR ..........................................$139,000 714 BISKOFF CT ..............................................$125,000 1891 MARLBORO DR .........................................$70,000

1136 GRIMBALL TRCE .....................................$439,000 3604 STOLEN HORSE TRCE ............................$423,000 620 BUNCHBERRY ROW ..................................$385,000 513 BULRUSH TRCE .......................................$357,500 1064 AUTUMN RIDGE DR ................................$350,000 3148 TIMBERNECK CV .....................................$349,000 2313 LILAC PARK .............................................$325,000 3064 GLENWOOD DR ......................................$319,900 1108 BRICK HOUSE LN ...................................$315,000 732 RAMBLING CREEK DR ...............................$311,000 3401 PUEBLO CT .............................................$300,000 2359 ARISTOCRACY CIR ..................................$280,000 1293 RED STONE DR .......................................$275,000

401 CARLISLE AVE ............................................$65,000

3637 AMICK WAY .............................................$275,000

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2448 OGDEN WAY ............................................$257,900

288 GENTRY RD ...............................................$860,000 532 LAKE VALLEY DR .......................................$535,000

2460 CHECKERBERRY DR ...............................$265,000 2336 ARISTOCRACY CIR UNIT 21 ....................$253,000 893 REVERE RUN DR .......................................$241,000 877 MARBLEHEAD DR .....................................$195,000 Neighborhood property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)

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PROPERTIES RECENTLY SOLD IN LEXINGTON 812 KINGSBURY RD .........................................$192,000

4121 PALMETTO DR ........................................$460,000

2522 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LN ...............................$181,500

3526 HIDDEN CAVE CIR ...................................$300,000

2744 CHELSEA WOODS CT ..............................$180,000 443 DARBY CREEK RD UNIT B .........................$175,000 408 LARKWOOD DR .........................................$155,000 2359 WILDERNESS PL .....................................$155,000 823 CAMPBELL LN .............................................$75,752

40511 2772 JESSICA LN .............................................$398,900 244 MCCONNELLS TRCE .................................$300,000 244 MCCONNELLS TRCE .................................$300,000 2725 MEADOWSWEET LN ................................$265,000 2788 WHITEBERRY DR ....................................$255,000 945 WAVERLY DR .............................................$137,000

40513 3176 HEMINGWAY LN ......................................$860,000 1552 WELLESLEY DR .......................................$685,000

40517 1155 JONESTOWN LN .....................................$849,500 3766-3778 TATES CREEK RD ...........................$849,500

40514

3249 MAMMOTH DR ........................................$385,000

1417 COPPER GLEN DR ...................................$410,000

3491 ORMOND CIR ..........................................$330,000

1865 HAVERWOOD PARK ................................$395,000

3325 HIGH HOPE RD .......................................$270,000

3772 WINTHROP DR ........................................$350,000

3857 WALHAMPTON DR ..................................$268,000

3545 LOCHDALE TER .......................................$195,000

482 GRAYSON LAKE DR ...................................$260,000 560 PLAINVIEW RD ..........................................$229,000 211 WILSON DOWNING RD .............................$219,000

40515 925 FIRETHORN PL .........................................$520,000 4517 BILTMORE PL...........................................$495,000 1020 FIDDLER CREEK WAY ..............................$441,000 4127 KATHERINE PL ........................................$410,000 SOUTHPOINT DR ............................................$358,000

362 GAWAINE DR .............................................$215,000 3673 ARBOR DR ...............................................$195,000 1429 TRENT BLVD UNIT 4 ...............................$172,500 3717 RED RIVER DR .........................................$155,000 421 REDDING RD UNIT 118 ...............................$86,100

3405 OAKBROOK DR .......................................$355,100 4116 VANCOUVER CT ......................................$337,500 4704 ORLANDO CT ..........................................$295,000 Neighborhood property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)

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