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BUSINESS UPDATES...........................................................................................4 HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS .............................................................................6 THINK PINK..........................................................................................................9 PUMPKIN PATCH COOKING...........................................................................10 ALL ABOUT THE KIDS.......................................................................................12 HEALTH NEWS AND EVENTS..........................................................................14 SENIOR EVENTS................................................................................................17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS...................................................................................18 HOME AND GARDEN.......................................................................................21 REAL ESTATE................................................................................................22-23

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SATURDAY, OCT 7 Residents of Fayette County may collect up to one free truckload of mulch at the mulch giveaway at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. (First come, first served, while supplies last.)

FRIDAY, OCT. 13

RENOVATIONS The Kentucky Theatre will be temporarily closing for renovations in October (scheduled to be complete in November).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! In September, Lexington celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of Lexington’s new Senior Center on Life Lane, behind the Richmond Road branch of Southland Christian Church.

Mayor Jim Gray’s office reports, “Since opening one year ago, Lexington’s new Senior Center has added over 3,000 new participants. We predicted it would be a home run with seniors because it’s devoted to their interests, their needs and their priorities. These numbers tell us, this place is a success!”

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY DAY Paul Miller Ford Family Safety Day is Saturday, October 21, 12-4PM, at Paul Miller Ford. Family Safety Day will include a variety of fun and educational events for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. There will be giveaways, child safety experts, the latest technology for protecting kids of all ages.

Doors open for Big Blue Madness at 5:30 pm at Rupp Arena. All patrons require a ticket, regardless of age. For accessible seating, please contact the UK Ticket Office at (800) 928-2287 starting at 9:00 AM EST on Monday, October 2. Please note that tickets will not be available for ticketfast printing or outlet pickup until one week after the public onsale date.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14 Trash Disposal Day at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station on Old Frankfort Pike. Drop off a level pickup load of bagged household waste and up to four tires (off the rim).

This event is not for hazardous waste.

SATURDAY, NOV. 4 Safely shred unwanted documents and papers in an environmentally friendly way, 9 am to 2 pm, at the transfer station at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike.

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Pooches welcome after all

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DOG OLYMPICS Join Brighton Animal Clinic in Hamburg for the second annual Dog Olympic Games on October 7.

There will be games, prizes, food, and activities. New features this year include paw-print-painting, tennis ball duck pond, cookie toss contest, and the return of the popular shedding contest, trick contest, and more!

BARKTOBERFEST Paws for the Cause presents Barktoberfest 2017 on Saturday October 14 beginning at noon at 700 N. Limestone (corner of North Limestone and Loudon Avenue). Food Trucks, Live Music, Face Painting, Taste of Lexington Raffle, Silent Auctions, Beer, Pet Costume Contest, Childrens Area, Street Art, Lots of Vendors and of course.....Adoptable dogs and Cats!

BLESS THE PETS

One of Hamburg’s newest restaurants, Double Dogs, made headlines in September when they were initially advised against welcoming dogs to their patio as the dog-friendly chain had planned.

A dog-lovers’ petition was circulated to the health department (which enforces, but does not create law or ordinance), quickly gaining 5000+ signatures.

Health Department officials later met with Double Dogs management to “discuss options for dog-owners that meet FDA health codes and protect the public’s health. The health department gave approval to the restaurant’s plan to operate a community dog park next to the restaurant. This area will not feature food preparation or food service.”

Double Dogs is a dog-friendly chain with restaurants in Bowling Green and Louisville.

The Health Department’s facebook reminder is that “Live animals, except service animals, patrol dogs and fish in tanks, are not permitted in any retail establishment where food is served. If you have questions about the code, call the Environmental Health office at 859-271-9391. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department follows the FDA Food Code cited by Kentucky regulations as governed by Kentucky Revised Statutes.”

If you feel like your dog needs a little divine intervention, on Tuesday, October 4 Christ Church Cathedral will celebrate St. Francis with the Blessing the Animals at 6:30pm in their Cathedral Garden. St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church will host a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday October 8 at 4:30 pm. (“Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, and other animal companions for their blessing in celebration of St. Francis and his love for all creation. We’ll gather in the Garden for a short service, then offer an individual blessing for any animals.”)

To advertise on the Pets Page, email ads@hamburgjournal.com. To submit a neighborhood Pets calendar item for consideration, email info@hamburgjournal.com.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS 2017

Wanna see something scary? Or would you prefer to be mildly frightened? Maybe you just enjoy a nice jack-o-lantern?

There’s something for little goblins and big ones this October, from fall fests and pumpkin sales to haunted history and fright nights.

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Open Sep 29 thru Oct 31, Fright Nights begin in our own backyard at Jacobson Park. Fright Nights at Jacobson Park offers three haunted attractions at one location spread over 40 acres of terrifying land to give you the scare of a lifetime. Feed your screams in Entrapment, 13 Doors and the revamped fan favorite Dark Forest.

OCTOBER 3

Love a scary movie? The Cult Film Series at Al’s Bar will show A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 at 8 pm. (Warning: this film is Rated R.)

OCTOBER 8

The Pumpkin Patch Classic is an 18–hole tournament is open to two-person teams and will be played in a scramble format. Golfers of all ages and skill levels are eligible to participate. Awards and prizes will be provided for overall first through fifth place, longest drive, closest to the hole, most accurate drive, longest putt and best dressed. Tates Creek Golf Course Info, 859 288–2968

OCTOBER FRIDAY’S

‘FREAKY FRIDAY FLICKS’ Lexington Parks and Recreation is adding Freaky Friday Flicks to its Halloween lineup. Celebrate the season throughout the month of October with classic Halloween movies each Friday at MoonDance Amphitheater. Come with your friends, family or a date, throw on a cozy sweater (or a costume) and settle in to enjoy a family-friendly spooky movie. In addition to the movie, participants will be treated to preshow campfire activities. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and a thermos of something hot to scare away the chilly autumn air. Food trucks will be available on site.

ican attacks? Cholera or Civil War Generals?

Cemetery Crawl: History and Mystery of the Kentucky Horse Park will take you around the outskirts of the Kentucky Horse Park. Small family cemeteries, an 18th century home of an American Revolutionary War hero, and grounds famous for being some of the bloodiest will (hopefully) capture your attention while learning a little something along the way.

Call to reserve your spot today! Maybe the Lady of the Salyers House will join as well.

Boyd Orchards: Jumpin Pumpkin Jamboree. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info: www.eckerts.com/ versailles.

Call 859-259-4213 to reserve your place on this limited tour. Not recommended for children under 12. The Cemetery Crawl will take place 10/9-10/13, 10/16-10/20, 10/28, and 10/29 at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm.

Reservations are required, and the cost is $15/person. Space is limited to 13 people per tour. Tours start outside of the Visitor Center.

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Cemetery Crawl: History and Mystery of the Kentucky Horse Park How much do you really know about the Kentucky Horse Park? Are you thinking about equestrian events or the museums?

Or perhaps you’re envisioning the miles of fencing and the picturesque landscaping dotted with hundreds of horses.

Do you think of duels? Or Native Amer-

Jack-o-Lantern Craft (10:30-11am, 1-1:30pm and 3-3:30pm) at the Arboretum.

Kids can create a Jack-o-lantern from a recycled water bottle.

OCTOBER 13-14

The Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Fall Festival will have entertainment for all

ages including: - live music, adult and children’s games, bingo, raffles including the $10,000 grand raffle, casino games, delicious food, beer garden, inflatables and more!

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Little Goblins Galore 1 – 5 p.m. | McConnell Springs Information 859.288–2925 Youth ages 12 and under can enjoy the Halloween season with fewer scares at Little Goblins Galore as this family event features an enchanted character trail, festive decorations, a happy haunted house, petting zoo and special entertainment. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.

Food and soft drinks will be available to buy.

OCTOBER 20

PARTY FOR THE PUMPKINS The Friends of the Arboretum present the 3rd Annual Party for the Pumpkins Fall Family Festival, Saturday, October 14 from 2pm-6pm at the Arboretum, 500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY. The Party for the Pumpkins showcases Fall at the Arboretum.

It is a fun event for the whole family, filled with crafts and activities, a pumpkin display and includes admission to the Kentucky Children’s Garden. Admission charged.

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OCTOBER 2017 | 7 Courthouse Plaza. Before Thriller, there will be a Halloween parade featuring ghosts, ghouls, superheroes, villains and costumed characters of all kinds. Both the parade and Thriller re-enactment will go down Main Street. 8 p.m. | Downtown Lexington

Youth ages 12 and under are invited to join the Kenwick Community Center for a Halloween Party. Visitors can enjoy Halloween carnival games, food and candy. 6 – 8 p.m. Kenwick Community Center

The Day of the Dead Festival is the Living Arts and Science Center’s community event bringing together individuals, groups, students and teachers. Join the celebration and experience the rich visual, musical, dance and culinary traditions of this holiday. The Festival will include live music and dance performances, traditional food, hands-on crafts, art exhibits and a gallery talk by the artists, a candlelight parade, and an exhibition of altars in the Old Episcopal Burying Ground.

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Ghost Hunter University at Talon Winery in Lexington is Saturday Oct. 14 at Talon Winery from 6 to 11 p.m. Join psychic medium and paranormal researcher Chris Moon and his psychic mother Paulette “Mamma” Moon for a one-of-a-kind event.

The evening will begin with a book signing where Chris and Paulette will autograph copies of their new book “Ghost Box” for attendees. After the signing, there will be an extensive paranormal presentation.

OCTOBER 18

Children of all ages can join Whole Foods in the Summit for an all-out pumpkin party!

Learn how to cook, grow and care for mini pumpkins & gourds while decorating your own. $10 per child (adults hang out for free!) gets you fall-themed treats from Whole Foods, a mini decorative pumpkin to take home & all the plant knowledge your mind can possess.

OCTOBER 20

The YMCA Fall Festival is Friday, Oct. 20 at the YMCA in Hamburg from 6 to 8 p.m.

It’s time for pumpkins, costumes, Halloween and family-friendly festivals at the YMCA of Central Kentucky. Bring your friends and family for a free day of fun because the fall festivals are open to all in the community.

Remember to wear your best costume.

There will be inflatables, games, prizes, and more.

OCTOBER 21

On Saturday, October 21, St. Luke United Methodist on Alumni Drive will host their 4th Annual Pumpkin Fest with games, activities, and tacos from 5:00-7:00 pm in the front parking lot (inside the Life Center in the event of bad weather). At 6:30 there will be an indoor screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

OCTOBER 22

This year’s Pumpkin Mania at Transylvania will be re-“vamped!”

Because of the event’s increasing popularity, it will become a block party (with

Third Street closed) and the addition of food trucks. There will be music, plenty of candy for trick-or-treaters and free, nearby parking. On Oct. 24, Transy will light hundreds of jack-o’-lanterns on the steps of historic Old Morrison off West Third Street.

Trick-or-treating will be from 6-7 p.m. with the jack-o’-lantern lighting at 7. Everyone is invited. Don’t miss this Lexington Halloween tradition!

OCTOBER 27

Halloween Party: Under the Sea at the Tates Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Sing-along fun, activities, treats, and a costume trick-or-treat parade.

OCTOBER 27-28

Trick or Treat at Shakertown. Bring the kids for a fun and spooky evening trek along the Village road — gathering treats and maybe even a trick or two! Take a hayride and Spirit Stroll and then warm up around the bonfires. Enjoy live music, food and drink, kids’ crafts and a selfie costume contest.

“Field of Horror” at Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Get lost in the dark with the rustling corn. Children of the Corn, Jason, Freddy, Pin Head, Saw, Exorcist, and many more may be waiting! Begins at dark. (No flashlights allowed.) The Maze is located in Harrodsburg, KY on the Historic James McAfee farm.

OCTOBER 29

Wicked Wonders Market at Cheapside Park is back and features ghoulish wares designed to thrill, chill and delight. It’s a singularly bizarre bazaar, an excellently eerie venue for sellers to showcase their goods, be they wild or weird, sinister or spooky! 2 – 8 p.m. | Cheapside Pavilion

OCTOBER 29

Thriller and Halloween Parade Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking video first aired more than 30 years ago.

Today, zombies and the undead still come together in downtown Lexington to recreate Thriller. The evening kicks off with a dance showcase at the Robert F. Stephens

NOVEMBER 1

Haunts and History! Join local history expert Dr. Jonathan Coleman for a family friendly walking tour around downtown. Discover some interesting history and haunted spots. Meet in the first floor rotunda of the Downtown Public Library, wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather. Registration required.

OCTOBER 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Trick or Treat at 11 am at the Beaumont Branch of the Lexington Public Library.

Attend the Little Pumpkins Boo Bash at 11 am at the Northside Public Library.

Dia De Los Muertos Bluegrass Youth Ballet presents Dia de Los Muertos at Lexington Opera House.

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Wrap up the Halloween season with the after-Halloween celebration, the Great Pumpkin Smash Bash, at BiWater Farm.

Pumpkin smashing activities will range from the Great Pumpkin Drop from high above the crowd several times throughout the day, Pumpkin Roll, Whack-a-Pumpkin and lots more fun.

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Haunted Lexington The Best in the Boo-grass

BY BRIAN S. POWERS There’s a chill in the air, and as you turn around, you see them – hordes of the undead, marching towards you in the city center.

Or you hear a drumming sound, as if some large beast is coming for you, quickly; pricking up your ears, you realize that there are many of them, and the sound is deafening as they move towards you…

Okay, so Lexington is a pretty great place to be in October, between the Thriller parade and the Keeneland Fall Meet alone.

Add in changing leaves and a multitude of local pumpkin farms for weekend family fun, and there’s nobody who does this time of year better.

It’s also when we dust off creaky spooky stories and turn our attentions to the Bluegrass macabre. As with any other location rich in history, Lexington is also steeped in supernatural lore, from older cemeteries where the dead continue to get their party on to the houses where prior tenants stubbornly refuse to vacate even a century or more later. Come with us as we take a break from checking out local haunts to check out some local hauntings. Just be ready to read this one with the lights on, mainly because it’s really hard to read a newspaper in the dark. (For those reading digitally, just pretend you’re reading on newsprint, and then click on one of our sponsor ads, willya?)

The Curse of Constantine Rafinesque Constantine Rafinesque is an unofficial mascot of Transylvania University, with a week-long celebration in his honor leading up to Halloween and an on-campus eatery named for him. Rafinesque is celebrated

on campus not only for his academic and scientific contributions, but also for his possibly supernatural ones.

Constantine Rafinesque was a polymath (fancy word for really smart guy) botanist and zoologist who came to Transy as professor of botany in 1819. At Transy, Rafinesque continued his work cataloging various flora and fauna, notably discovering a species of bat in Mammoth Cave that is named for him. By all accounts, he was somewhat controversial at the college and returned from a trip to Cincinnati in 1926 to find the president of Transy, Rev. Horace Holley, in the process of throwing him out.

The opening scene of the first Ghostbusters when they get back from the library? Just like that. Except for the allegations about Rafinesque and Holley’s wife. Ghostbusters didn’t have that.

Rafinesque took his belongings and left Transy, on his way out cursing both the university and Holley in an ancient dead language. A year after leaving Transy, Holley, himself canned and now teaching in Louisiana, died of yellow fever. The year after that, the main building of the university (located in what is now Gratz Park) burned down.

Rafinesque died and was buried in Philadelphia in 1840, but his story doesn’t end there. When the cemetery containing Raf’s remains was set to be destroyed in the 1920s, several Transylvanians decided to perform a service for their beloved university and retrieved Rafinesque’s remains, bringing them – or what they thought was them - to Lexington and re-interring them in a crypt under the steps of Old Morrison.

Because when you get belligerently thrown out of a place, what you really want to do is come back and spend eternity there.

Also, as bodies in the Philadelphia were buried six deep, it’s likely the remains don’t belong to Rafinesque, but rather, according to some killjoy researchers, to a woman named Mary Passimore. It’s the thought that counts, though. The crypt is inscribed with the words, “Honor to whom honor is overdue.” Better late than never, right?

A note here: a university named Transylvania is the final resting place of a professor for whom a large-eared bat is named?

And this somehow isn’t their mascot? How is that possible?!

The Haunting of Loudoun House To call it a haunting makes it sound more dramatic than it is, but it meets the technical definition. The Loudoun House, a Gothic Revival villa, was custom-built for Francis and Julia Hunt in 1850 on a 60-acre plot of land given to them as a wedding gift. Julia named the house for one of her favorite songs, “The Bells of Loudoun,” much the same way this author’s sister named her 2011 Ford Edge for Iggy Azalea’s classic anthem, “Fancy.” The house was built by none other than local architectural rock star John McMurtry. McMurtry is known for designing several local landmarks, such as Floral Hall, known to locals as the ‘round barn’ next to the Red Mile. McMurtry was an apprentice to Gideon Shyrock, known for designing the Old State Capitol and Old Morrison buildings, as well as other buildings that probably begin with the word “old.”

While there doesn’t seem to be evidence of any violent occurrences or any Rafinesque-esque curses, the Loudoun house is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two women in Victorian clothing and one black cat. One woman is said to haunt the upstairs western portion of the home, while another is said to be in the dining

room. This, of course, prompts the question – how do we know they’re two different women? It’s not like there are any pictures to compare. Couldn’t it just be one woman haunting two rooms? And what’s the deal with the black cat ghost? Isn’t that a little on the nose?

Either way, if you happen to be upstairs at the Loudoun House and run into a woman wearing unusual clothing with a slightly floral perfume, check to see what day it is. If it’s anything other than the fourth Friday of the month, run. Otherwise, just direct the art patron back downstairs to where the hors d’oeuvres are.

The Ghost of Ashland Ashland, the Henry Clay estate, is reputed to be the home of the ghost of Henry Clay, which appears as a white-haired specter wearing a black coat in the old red parlor room. He is said to lean on the fireplace mantel, indicative of being deep in thought about why he isn’t haunting the Henry Clay Public House, where he could at least get a good drink and take in some local music. It’s a little too convenient, though, that of all the thousands of people who have been through Ashland, the one person who haunts it just happens to be Henry Clay. Who’s to say it isn’t another ghost dressing up like Clay for the notoriety? Nobody, that’s who.

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THINK PINK HONORING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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he American Cancer Society reports that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). They stress that early detection can lead to increased treatment options.

From the American Cancer Society: “The goal of screening exams for breast cancer is to find cancers before they start to cause symptoms (like a lump that can be felt).” Screening refers to tests and exams used to find a disease, such as cancer, in people who do not have any symptoms. Early detection means using an approach that lets breast cancer get diagnosed earlier than otherwise might have occurred.

Breast cancers that are found because they are causing symptoms tend to be larger and are more likely to have already spread beyond the breast. In contrast, breast cancers found during screening exams are more likely to be smaller and still confined to the breast. The size of a breast cancer and how far it has spread are some of the most important factors in predicting the prognosis (outlook) of a woman with this disease. Most doctors feel that early detection tests for breast cancer save thousands of lives each year, and that many more lives could be saved if even more women and their health care providers took advantage of these tests.”

FAST FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease.

Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. Less than 1 percent of breast cancers occur in men.

Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. About 10 percent of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years of age.

OCTOBER 3

The First Tuesday of every month the Beaumont Branch of the Lexington Public Library hosts a support group for anyone with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer or Breast Cancer that has spread. Contact Gena Bigler for more info at lgbigler@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 5

Lula’s Night Out to support breast cancer survivors will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Signature Club. Submit anyone’s name who you know is a breast cancer survivor so they can be recognized and presented with a gift basket Info, 859.537.2969.

OCTOBER 10

The Empowerment Series for Women with Cancer is designed to help free women diagnosed with cancer from stress and fear as much as possible and provide answers to many of their questions. This free series of programs, sponsored by Baptist Health Lexington, gets underway Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 110 Wilson Downing Road in Lexington.

The series is open to women who have ever been diagnosed with cancer regardless of where they are being treated. The programs, held once a month for eight consecutive months, feature a complimentary dinner and a speaker. The topic of the Oct. 10 program is Finding Emotional Balance.

OCTOBER 14

Yes, Mamm! 5k is October 14 2017 at RJ Corman in Nicholasville.

Join the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation and the KentuckyOne Health Breast Care team at their 3rd Annual 5K Race in Support of our Yes, Mamm! program during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every dollar raised supports the Yes, Mamm! Program which provides free mammograms. This is a smoke free and pet free event. Strollers are allowed.

OCTOBER 15

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is Sunday October 15, 2017 at the Legends Ballpark. Registration is at 1 pm.

The Walk is at 3 pm. The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. The event is a noncompetitive 3 to 5 mile walk that brings people together to make a difference for everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. The events raise money to fund innovative research, provide free information and support, and to help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable. From the opening ceremony to the post-walk entertainment, a Making Strides event is a celebration of survivors and opportunity to remember loved-ones lost.

OCTOBER 21

The 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is Saturday October 21 and begins at the Courthouse Plaza at 120 N. Limestone downtown.

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FOOD

Savor the season

Chocolate in the Pumpkin Patch

BY TOM YATES

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ucked under maple, oak, pin-oak, and elm trees, my father built the house of his dreams from the ground up. Using salvaged everything, he nestled our home into the landscape as if it grew from the ground.

Utterly organic, our grey/teal-stained wooden house breathed with the changing seasons. Spectacular in every season, the house was a real showstopper come autumn.

I loved living there during fall. The canopy of trees crackled with color. After moving away, I made the trek home every October, as often as I could manage, to celebrate our birthdays and to inhale the sheer beauty of his land.

My last autumn in Port Oliver was bittersweet. We spent months struggling with my father’s cancer diagnosis and the whole package that accompanies that sort of news.

The struggle to balance fear, hope, and joy was a tightrope balancing act. Intermingled with the necessary trips for treatments, my dad and I celebrated birthdays, took long drives in the country, watched a lot of television, enjoyed a bounty of summer produce, and had spirited bourbon-induced conversations about everything under the sun. I was surprised how much the pure innocence of joy outweighed the other emotions most of the time. We held fast and lived in those moments.

By the time autumn blitzed Port Oliver in brilliant patchworks of color, my father was well into his battle with cancer. Country drives, bourbon, and tomatoes had become distant memories replaced with tender reflection, fodder shocks, pumpkins, and cheap white wine. Even then, it was a happy time.

On one particular day, when the late afternoon shadows were deep and long, Dad wanted to take a walk. Off we went, as best we could, with walker in tow. Shuffling through the sloping yard under rustling wind-swept trees, he started picking up leaves. One by one. Maple. Oak. Pin-

Oak. Elm. Red. Yellow. Orange. Green. Burgundy. Brown.

One by one, he shared his respect and joy for each fallen leaf. I simply listened. As the sun dropped into a distant field, I walked my father back into the house and pressed those leaves into the ragged pages of my journal.

The following year, Port Oliver was also a distant memory.

I used those very leaves to mold delicate replicas of kilnfired clay memories for my family. Those leaves still inspire me.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN TART WITH AUTUMN PASTRY LEAVES So, canned puree or fresh puree? Some folks say it doesn’t matter. Maybe it doesn’t matter. That said, for the last few seasons I’ve found that the local sugar pumpkins we find at our farmers’ market are downright fabulous. In fact, making fresh puree might be easier than opening a can. This year, I took easy to another level by simply roasting the pumpkins whole.

For venting purposes, I used a sharp paring knife to slice the tops off two 1 pound Scott County sugar pumpkins, placed the lids back into place, and slid the pumpkins into a 350 degree oven to roast for 1 1/2 hours. When the pumpkins started to collapse and were knife tender, I pulled them from the oven and cracked them open. Pumpkin carnage. After scooping out the seeds and stringy membranes,

I slipped the flesh from the tender skin, pureed the pulp until velvety smooth, scraped it into a bowl, and set it aside.

Tart Shell For the underlying chocolate crust, I pulverized enough thin dark chocolate wafers in a food processor to measure 2 cups. After tossing the crumbs into a mixing bowl, I added 4 tablespoons sugar and 6 tablespoon melted unsalted butter. I mixed the crumbs with the butter, scraped them into a 9” tart pan with a removable bottom, used a straight edged measuring cup to firmly press the crumbs into the pan, and chilled the shell in the freezer for 15 minutes to set the crust before sliding it into a preheated 350 oven to bake for 12 minutes.

Pumpkin Filling I spooned 2 cups of fresh pumpkin puree into a large mixing bowl, added 1/2 cup white sugar. 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch ground clove, a pinch ground allspice, a pinch cardamon, 2 large eggs, and 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream. To lighten the filling, I whipped the mixture with an old fashioned hand held mixer until it was fully incorporated, and it poured into the cooled chocolate tart shell. I lined a sheet pan with parchment paper, slipped the tart onto the pan, and baked it in a preheated degree oven 450 for 15 minutes, reduced the heat to 350 degrees, let it rip for 55 minutes, pulled it from the oven, and placed it onto a wire rack to cool before sliding the tart into refrigerator to chill.

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FOOD More Chocolate I wanted something a bit firmer than a classic heavy cream and chocolate ganache. After shaving 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate ( 70% cacao) into tiny shards, I tumbled the chocolate into a bowl, added 2 ounces (1/4 cup) melted unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon light corn syrup. I warmed the mix over a low flame, gently stirred the mix until it melted into a loose glossy glaze, poured it over the chilled pumpkin filling, carefully tilted the tart to swirl the chocolate into an even layer, and tossed it into the refrigerator to set.

Leaves I threw together a very basic pastry dough by pulsing 1 1/4 cup sifted flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup chilled cubed butter, and 1/4 cup ice water in a food processor. Just as the dough came together, I formed it into a flat disc, wrapped it in plastic wrap, and slipped into the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.

I didn’t have any of those fancy leaf shaped cookie cutters that seem to pop up everywhere this time of year, so I free-handed a few leaves on parchment paper, cut them out, and set them aside. I rolled the dough into a 1/8� thick circle, used my parchment paper stencils to cut out the leaves, carefully slashed veining into the leaves, transferred them to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and chilled them for 30 minutes. After brushing the leaves with an egg wash (1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon heavy cream), I slid them into a blistering 475 degree oven for about 12 minutes. When they were beautifully browned, I removed them to a wire rack to cool, pulled the chilled double chocolate pumpkin tart from the refrigerator, and scattered the leaves over the top.

Topped with buttery crisp pastry leaves, the airy spiced pumpkin filling had all the nuanced warmth of classic pumpkin pie. Suspending the pie between layers of chocolate took it to another level and gussied up those familiar flavors with self-indulgent sass.

Chocolate in the pumpkin patch.

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OCTOBER 5

Living Arts & Science Center: Discovery Night: Dogs on Patrol. Meet the Lexington Fayette Urban County Division of Police Canine Unit. 6-8 p.m. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Info: 252-5222.

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OCTOBER 10

Bluegrass Rock Painters will meet Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Come by and paint some rocks with the Bluegrass Rock Painters. Rocks and paints provided for first time painters.

Children old enough to paint unsupervised are welcome.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East: Infant CPR class. 6-9 p.m. $20 per couple. Registration required, space is limited. Recommended for third trimester. Saint Joseph Office Building, 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr., Second Floor. Info: 967-2229 or register at www.kentuckyonehealth.org/baby.

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OCTOBER 6

Explorium Parents Night Out. 6-10 p.m.

Children must be potty-trained. Reservations required. 440 W. Short St. Info: 258-3253.

Celebrate the Seasons: Amazing Autumn (10am-1pm) at the Arboretum. Bring the whole family to the Kentucky Children’s Garden and celebrate the season with fun, hands-on activities provided by local exhibitors. Activities include crafts, plant giveaways and more.

OCTOBER 10

Teen Tuesday at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host a Super Smash Bros Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 6 until 7 p.m.

Show off skills and brawl your to the top of the leaderboard. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is designed for teens in grades 7 through 12.

The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host Teen Night: Breakout Room on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. For more information, go to www. lexpublib.org.

OCTOBER 14

The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host Saturday Drop-In Craft on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drop-in craft is for all children.

Stop by the library to check out few books and and make a small craft to take home.

OCTOBER 14

1 – 5 p.m. | McConnell Springs Youth ages 12 and under can enjoy the Halloween season with fewer scares at Little Goblins Galore as this family event features an enchanted character trail, festive decorations, a happy haunted house, petting zoo and special entertainment.

Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Food and soft drinks will be available to buy.

OCTOBER 14 -15

“Meet Tom. Tom is a brand new teacher and today is his first day, which would be really exciting if Tom wasn’t terrified! What if the students don’t like him? What if he forgets everything he knows? Never fear – Schoolhouse Rock is here!” Timeless tunes like “I’m Just a Bill” and “Conjunction Junction” will surely give Tom the confidence he needs! Recommended for ages 7 and up. Lexington Children’s Theatre Learning Stage.

OCTOBER 20

Harmony’s Half Moon Harvest benefiting Harmony Day School will be held at 3869 Combs Ferry Road in Winchester. Festivities include Photo Booth, Corn Hole Tournament with Prizes Horseshoe Tournament with Prizes, Grape Stomp, Silent Auction, Chili, Cornbread. Live music provided by Maggie Landers.

OCTOBER 21

Paul Miller Ford Family Safety Day is Saturday, October 21, noon - 4PM, at Paul Miller Ford, 975 E. New Circle Road.

Paul Miller Ford Family Safety Day will include a variety of fun and educational events for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. There will be giveaways, child safety experts, the latest technology for protecting kids of all ages & great activities! This event is FREE to attend and open to the public.

OCTOBER 21

10 a.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary Information: 272–6105

You don’t have to be a scout to learn and benefit from traditional scout skills. Whether it’s tying knots and lashings or using a map and compass, Raven Run’s Scout Skills program will benefit kids from all walks of life. This program is designed for boys and girls ages 10 years and older.

OCTOBER 25

Sayre School Open House, 8:30 am.

Info: 254-1361.

OCTOBER 27

Story Time (10:30-11am, 1-1:30pm and 3-3:30pm) at the Arboretum. Read Up, Up, Up It’s Apple Picking Time by Harcourt School Publishers.

NOVEMBER 3

Bluegrass Youth Ballet presents Dia de Los Muertos at Lexington Opera House.

NOVEMBER 4

Wrap up the Halloween season with the after-Halloween celebration, the Great Pumpkin Smash Bash, at BiWater Farm.

Pumpkin smashing activities will range from the Great Pumpkin Drop from high above the crowd several times throughout the day, Pumpkin Roll, Whack-a-Pumpkin and lots more fun.

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SENIOR EVENTS AND NEWS THURSDAY, OCT. 5 Adventures in Writing about Religion will be the topic Thursday, Oct. 5 with author Paul Prather at the Lexington Senior Center from 2 until 3 p.m. A long-time contributing columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader, Prather will discuss his own faith and the challenges of discussing religion in the media. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

Join Pete Alberti for a talk about Medicare updates for this year Thursday, Oct. 5 from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center. Visitors can learn about important changes before open enrollment begins. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 Join Dupree Financial Group to learn about ways to secure a financial future Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Lexington Senior Center. Representatives will be available to discuss important documents needed to ensure you are prepared for anything and answer any questions you may have regarding financial planning.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12 Kentucky’s wine industry will be the focus of the Lexington Senior Center’s Olli at UK, Donavan Forum Series on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 2 until 3 p.m. with Tyler Madison who will provide a brief history of Kentucky’s wine industry

and recent growth. He will also discuss the sort of wine being made, as well as the future of the wine industry. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

SUNDAY, OCT. 15 The Lexington Senior Center will help seniors with Medicare Open Enrollment on Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.

Get assistance to select a plan that’s right for you or review your current plan to help save on costs. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 AARP Smart Driver Safety Course will be presented Wednesday, April 18 at 9 a.m. in the Fayette County Extension Service Office. Taking the AARP Smart Driver Safety Course could earn you a discount on your automobile insurance premiums for three to five years, and you will be a better driver. The AARP Smart Driver Safety Program is a classroom course for drivers aged 50 and over. Preregister by calling the Fayette County Extension Office at 859-257-5582.

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The Lexington Senior Center will host a special, onetime only craft class Monday, Oct. 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. to create a Wine Cork Pumpkin. Register with Jode Rose on second floor beginning Oct. 2. Space is limited. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

Author Joan Mayer will discuss her memoir “Of Family and Place” Thursday, Oct. 19 from 2 until 3 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center.

From an ancestor living in an Oyster Shell home on the Chesapeake in 1935 to her 1790 log home in Kentucky, join Mayer as she shares stories of her family home.

These stories will include a frightening ride, a near murder, a mean drunk, blessing of hounds, fox hunting and horses. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

TUESDAY, OCT. 17 The annual Lexington Senior Center Fall Foliage Trip will be held Oct. 17 through 21 (sold out but there is a waiting list) and Oct. 24-28. Seniors can travel to northeast West Virginia to Canaan Valley Mountain resort for two nights with dinner theater and train excursion. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater on the way to Pittsburgh for two nights and river cruise. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

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SENIOR EVENTS AND NEWS MONDAY, OCT. 23 The Lexington Senior Center will explore the basics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease at a workshop Monday, Oct. 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and much more. This program is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26 Kim Edwards and Susan Weatherford, who were inspired to become found-

ing board members to start The Well of Lexington, will discuss “Helping Women Heal from Trafficking, Addiction, and Homelessness� Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Lexington Senior Center from 2 until 3 p.m.

The pair will be discussing their mission and fundraising for the organization. They will also discuss the first class of women and where they are in the program now. For more information, call 859.278.6072.

TUESDAY, OCT. 31 The Lexington Senior Center will host a Halloween Party Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 1 until 3 p.m. There will be snacks, a costume contest and more.

Technology help for Lexington seniors If senior citizens have questions regarding tablets, laptops or smartphones, volunteers with the American Association of Retired Persons will be at the Lexington Senior Center on the third and fourth Mondays of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to work with seniors on a one-on-one basis.

To make an appointment or for more information, contact Amanda Patrick at 278.6072 to set up an appointment. When you call, be ready to specify what device you need assistance with so that volunteers can set guests up with the right volunteer.

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ARTS

Off to see the Wizard

By Michael Miller

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don’t blame the Wicked Witch of the West, I wanted those ruby red slippers, too. The first time I saw them I was lying on the floor in my family’s den, watching the annual telecast of The Wizard of Oz on television. Back then, you could only really ever see it once a year. Cable TV wasn’t even a thing yet, and it would be decades before Ted Turner bought the rights to the movie and started saturating his first network with multiple showings.

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t was those annual TV airings between 1956 and 1974 that made it the American classic it is today. According to the Library of Congress, it has been seen by more viewers than any other movie of the twentieth century.

I’ve never seen a professional stage production, so I

wondered how it could possibly do justice to the movie.

So many movies that get a Broadway show treatment are so disappointing. When it was announced as the opening show in this year’s Broadway Live at the Opera House season, I started to doubt it could be successfully done. The Wiz? Sure. Wicked? You betcha! But a literal translation of the original 1939 movie into a stage production? I had my doubts.

But then I found out that while the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn Mayer film is the best-known dramatization of the Wizard of Oz, it was not the first production. The first adaptation was, get this, a staged version!

In June 1902, two years after the publication of the book, the author L. Frank Baum adapted his own work into a musical comedy. The extravagantly mounted production featured costumes designed by the illustrator of the 1900 print version. After a successful run in Chicago, the 1902 production transferred to New York and became one of the greatest successes in Broadway history at that time. Who knew?

The Wizard of Oz that plays here in Lexington October 2729 is a sparkling new national tour of the 1939 film version.

It comes from Prather Entertainment, the company that brought the outstanding national tour of PIPPIN to town last season.

And in case you didn’t notice those dates? That’s HALLOWEEN WEEKEND! Perfection. I have but a few short weeks to find a pair of ruby red slippers in a men’s adult size ten on Amazon.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SUNDAY, OCT. 1

Ashland’s annual Croquet Tournament will return Sunday, Oct. 1 The Ginkgo Tree Café will be open and there will be food and beverage trucks on the estate. The tournament is organized and supported by H. Clay & Co., To register or for more information, contact Kate Heil at 859.266.8581 ext. 204 or email kheil@henryclay.org

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Fire Prevention Festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 1 from 2 until 6 p.m. at Masterson Station Park. This annual event will feature fun for the entire family. Patrons can enjoy vision/hearing screenings, petting zoo, fire truck rides, a kids combat challenge, bouncy houses, bike rodeo and much more. Other activities include health & wellness booths, fire safety stations and the popular touch-a-truck featuring multiple LFD trucks, military trucks and other LFUCG vehicles. For more information, go to www.lexingtonky.gov.

MONDAY, OCT 2 The Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County will present the 49th annual empowerment banquet. Empowered will be held Monday, Oct. 2, in Lexington Center’s Bluegrass Ballroom. The event will celebrate the accomplishments in affordable housing, youth and education, workforce development, professional development, and diversity and inclusion. For more information, go to the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County Facebook page.

Rehearsals for this year’s Thriller dance in downtown Lexington will begin Monday, Oct. 2. All rehearsals will be held at Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson Street. Participants are required to attend at least one regular rehearsal and one staging rehearsal. For more information about Thriller contact Lexington Parks and Recreation, Sarah Buckles at sbuckles@lexingtonky.gov or call 859.425.2057.

FRIDAY, OCT. 6

THURSDAY, OCT. 5

“A Signal Affair” will be held Friday, Oct. 6 from 6 until 10 p.m. at The Lyric Theatre. A Signal Affair is Radio Eye’s 3rd casino benefit. It celebrates 27 years of providing access to print information to people who can’t read due to a disability. This is one of the only events in Lexington where attendees can play craps and roulette and square off against friends at blackjack and poker. For more information, go to A Signal Affair Facebook page.

Lula’s Night Out to support breast cancer survivors will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Signature Club. Submit anyone’s name who you know is a breast cancer survivor so they can be recognized and presented with a gift basket For more information, call 859.537.2969.

The Bluegrass Mile will be held Friday, Oct. 6 from 7 until 10 p.m. Channel your inner equine and race eight furlongs on a smooth, packed surface. The Bluegrass Mile provides runners of all abilities a unique opportunity to cover 5,280 feet on the dirt track at Red Mile. Featuring races

ranging from a competitive mile to a special youth “Sprint Down the Stretch,” runners of all abilities are welcome.

Refuge for Women Fall Gala With Elizabeth Smart will be held Friday, Oct. 6 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa. The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12, 2003 after being held prisoner for nine months. For more information, go to the Refuge for Women Central Kentucky Facebook page.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY OCT 7 The University of Kentucky Ag Round Up Tailgate Party will be held Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the E.S. Good Barn. This is the largest alumni event held on the University of Kentucky’s campus. Enjoy food, live music, and a pep rally with the UK Cheerleaders and Marching Band as we prepare for the Wildcats to bring home the victory against the Tigers. The meal will take place two hours before kickoff.

There will be a Crown Royal tailgate party at Liquor Barn Hamburg to celebrate the University of Kentucky football team taking on Missouri Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4 until 7 p.m. Guests can listen to music, grab a bite to eat at an on-site food truck, compete in a cornhole tournament and enjoy a Crown Royal tasting.

The city of Lexington will offer the annual free mulch giveaway Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old Landfill Pad at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. Residents of Fayette County may collect up to one truckload. Mulch is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

The Galilean Home Bug Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 with registration at 10:30 a.m. at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson. Join the Bluegrass Believers Ch. 657 of the Christian Motorcycle Association for the Galilean Home Bug Run to the Galilean Home in Liberty. Dinner is optional on the return trip at the Bread of Life. All donations go directly to the Galilean Home.

The Bluegrass Pugkin Bash will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Kentucky National Guard Armory in Lexington. The third annual Bluegrass Pugkin Bash welcomes all friendly dog breeds. There will be food trucks, vendors, contests, games, dog first aid demonstrations, surprise guests, Name that Dog trivia challenge, raffles, 50/50 raffle, pick a duck, and silent auction.Please email Ashleytruman92@gmail.com with any questions.

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The University of Kentucky Football team takes on Missouri Saturday, Oct. 7 at Kroger Field. Kick- off time will be announced.

The VIPS first-annual 5K for the 5 Senses will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 until 11 a.m. at the The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall. This family friendly event will invigorate senses throughout the grounds of Spindletop Hall and the Legacy Trail. Plan to stay for the Sensory Scavenger Hunt, where kids up to age 12 can use their senses to find goodies of all sorts. For more information, go to the “1st Annual 5k for the 5 Senses & Kids Sensory Scavenger Hunt” Facebook page.

THURSDAY OCT 12 Ball Homes Night of Hope will be held Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Lexington Opera House, starting at 7 p.m. Join organizers to celebrate 20 years of Men’s Recovery at the Hope Center and will feature speaker Thomas Henderson.

His career was derailed by alcohol and drug abuse. For more information, go to www.lexingtonoperahouse.com.

The 10th annual Keeneland Make-A-Wish Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 12. Local thoroughbred farms and organizations team up with Keeneland to grant wishes for many deserving children. At Keeneland, the children and their families will be treated to a VIP experience, complete with presenting a trophy after each race, meeting jockeys and experiencing all the excitement of a day at the races.

For more information, go to www.keeneland.com.

Keeneland will host a “Day at the Races” Friday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This unique tailgate event offers indoor and outdoor seating, brunch buffet, open bar, bourbon tastings, croquet and other yard games, live music, handicapping with the experts, and more. This event sells out every year, tickets in advance are required. For more information, go to www.keeneland.com.

A Taste of Kentucky: Bourbon, Bites & Blues will be held Friday, Oct. 13 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Embassy

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Suites. “A Taste of Kentucky,” features heavy appetizers throughout the evening, live and silent auctions, bourbon tasting and and our Lexington Singers Cabaret Ensemble.

Sample traditional Kentucky fare and the best bourbon the Commonwealth has to offer. For more information, go to www.lexsing.org.

FRIDAY OCT 13 The Mary Queen Fall Festival is Friday, Oct. 13 from 4 until 11 p.m. at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary. There will be fun and entertainment for all ages including live music, adult and children’s games, bingo, beer garden, inflatables, tasty food, raffles including the $10,000 Grand Raffle and a cake wheel. For more information, go to the The Mary Queen Fall Festival Facebook page.

The Lexington Philharmonic welcomes award-winning mezzo-soprano Sofia Selowski to Lexington on Friday, Oct. 13 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Singletary Center for the Arts for Simplicity! Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.4 in B-flat sets the stage for Dominick Argento’s exquisite Casa Guidi for voice and orchestra.

Big Blue Madness, the first open practice opportunity for UK’s 2017-18 men’s and women’s basketball teams is Friday, Oct. 13, starting at 7 p.m. at Rupp Arena. Information, go to www.ukathletics.com/news/big-blue-madnessticket-distribution-set-for-sept-29-08-09-2017.

SATURDAY OCT 14 The ’90s Bar Crawl will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 2 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to get jiggy wit it and belt your heart out to every song found on the first 10 albums of NOW That’s What I Call Music! What you get: A signature bar crawl cup; a “welcome” drink at the registration bar; drink specials at numerous Lexington bars; and an amazing crowd of ‘90s kids celebrating the best of the 90s.

For more information, go to www.90sbarcrawl.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY OCT 14 Chris Isaak will be in concert Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lexington Opera House. This is the rescheduled event from Nov. 17, 2016. Seats issued for the original date will be honored for the new date. The original tickets purchased for the November 2016 date are valid for the new show and no action is needed on the part of the ticket holder.

“The Power of Music: Political” will be presented by the The Lexington Chamber Chorale on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church. The concert will feature songs from the Baltic countries’ “Singing Revolution,” the African-American Civil Rights Movement and other periods. For more information, go to www.lexingtonchamberchorale.org.

FRIDAY OCT 20 The YMCA Fall Festival is Friday, Oct. 20 at the YMCA in Hamburg from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s time for pumpkins, costumes, Halloween and family-friendly festivals at the YMCA of Central Kentucky. Bring your friends and family for a free day of fun because the fall festivals are open to all in the community. Remember to wear your best costume. There will be inflatables, games, prizes, and more.

The Fall Freedom Fest is Friday, Oct. 20, Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson.

There will be some great festivities going on with fun for the entire family. On Saturday from `11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a hot dog grill out. Part of the proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Be sure to bring the kids for the Halloween coloring contest and more.

The annual Blue/White Game is Friday, Oct. 20 at Rupp Arena. More information on times and tickets will be available at www.ukathletics.com.

The annual Holiday Market: Craft & Vendor Fair is Friday, Oct. 20 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the St. Luke United Methodist Church. Crafters, artists and vendors will be in the Life Center gym for two days of holiday shopping. The Holiday Market is free and open to the public.

SATURDAY OCT 21 The fourth annual Kiss a Pig event, benefiting the American Diabetes Association Bluegrass, will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. The evening will include cocktails, dinner stations, live entertainment, auction and someone Puckering Up for a Cure. For more information, go to the American Diabetes Association of Lexington Facebook page.

Foo Fighters will stop by Rupp Arena as part of the Concrete and Gold Tour on Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 7:30 p.m.

THRILLER DANCE/HALLOWEEN PARADE SUNDAY, OCT. 22 Heroes Day at Keeneland will be held Sunday, Oct. 22 and will celebrate active duty and veterans, first responders – law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs – and their families with free general admission and access to reserved Grandstand seats. Heroes Day also will feature a spectacular flag unfurling on the main track between races, and local heroes will be recognized in the Winner’s Circle throughout the afternoon.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24 Pumpkinmania 2017 will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Transylvania University from 6 until 8 p.m. This year’s #TransyPumpkinMania will be revamped. Because of the event’s increasing popularity, organizers going to close off Third Street and bring in food trucks. There will be more music, plenty of candy for trick-or-treaters and free, nearby parking. On Oct. 24, organizers will light hundreds of jacko’-lanterns on the steps of historic Old Morrison off West Third Street. Trick-or-treating will be from 6-7 p.m. with the jack-o’-lantern lighting at 7. Everyone is invited.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27 The Wizard of Oz opens Friday, Oct. 27 at the Lexington Opera House. A celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to the dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Additional performances throughout the weekend.

The University of Kentucky mens basketball team will take on Thomas More College as part of the exhibition season on Friday, Oct. 27 at Rupp Arena.

Vintage baseball will take place Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at 1 p.m., at Waveland, the home field to the only

Kentucky Vintage Base Ball team - The Bluegrass Barons.

Bring a chair and come enjoy a wonderful day of the good old American pastime, baseball as it was in the 1860s.

The University of Kentucky football team will take on Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 28 at Kroger Field.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29 The annual Thriller and Halloween Parade is Sunday, Oct. 29 in downtown Lexington. This year’s events include Wicked Wonders Art Market, Halloween Variety Show, the Halloween Parade; and the Thriller dance. For more information, go to www.lexingtonky.gov/thriller

TUESDAY, OCT. 31 Halloween Trick-Or-Treat in the city of Lexington will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6 until 8 p.m.

Ben Folds will be in concert Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the Lexington Opera House. For more information, go to /www. lexingtonoperahouse.com.

AROUND THE CORNER NOVEMBER 3 - 5 My Favorite Things will host its annual Christmas Open House in Hamburg on Friday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit My Favorite Things’ Nutcracker themed showroom. In Hamburg behind Forcht Bank. Special Nutcracker appearances by the Lexington Ballet.

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HOME AND GARDEN THURSDAY OCT 5 “Storing Winter Bulbs” will be the focus of a discussion Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Fayette County Extension Service, starting at 3 p.m. The discussion will focus primarily on tender flowering plants but many of the same curing and storage techniques work for root vegetables. Learn best practices for keeping things like cannas, dahlias, elephant ears, etc. from year to year. For more information, go to www.kers.ca.uky.edu.

Help Native Plants staff at The Arboretum care for the Walk Across Kentucky by planting trees, shrubs and perennial plants; maintaining mulched trails; tending the beds by weeding, mulching,and removing invasives on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m, to noon.

FRIDAY OCT 6 Celebrating the Seasons: Amazing Autumn in the Kentucky Children’s Garden at The Arboretum will be held Friday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

There will be docent-guided Garden Tour of Home Demonstration Garden on Friday Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to noon. Space is limited. To register or for more information, go to www.arboretum.ca.uky.edu/calendar

SAT OCTOBER 7 FREE MULCH!

Residents of Fayette County may collect up to one truckload of free mulch at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. Mulch is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies list.

THURSDAY OCT. 12 This workshop will be an introduction to minor bulbs far less common than the typical tulips, crocus and daffodils. It will be held Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Service. Many of the smaller varieties are ideal for planting in natural areas or mixing into perennial borders. Participants will take home a sampler of several unique bulb varieties to plant at home. To register for this event, go to www. kers.ca.uky.edu.

FRIDAY OCT 13 “Designing Gardens For Children Inspired by The Hundred Acre Wood” will be a discussion with author Kathryn Aalto on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Fayette County Extension Service, starting at 7 p.m. Aalto is a writer, landscape designer, historian,

lecturer. For more information, go to kathrynaalto.com

SATURDAY OCT 14 The Party for the Pumpkins Fall Family Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 at The Arboretum from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.arboretum.ca.uky. edu/calendar

TUESDAY OCT 17 Everyone loves the sight of spring daffodils with their promise of warmer days to come. There are 13 divisions of these amazing bulbs including miniatures, small cupped, double, etc. In this class, which will be held Tuesday, Oct, 17 at 6:30 p.m., organizers will explore the genus with tips for planting and naturalizing. Each class member will take home a sampler of lesser known daffodils and some other special spring flowering companion bulbs for their own garden.

FRIDAY OCT 20 There will be docent-guided Garden Tour of Home Demonstration Garden on Friday Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. To register or for more information, go to www.arboretum. ca.uky.edu/calendar

SATURDAY OCT. 21 The Friends Fall Plant Exchange will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 at The Arboretum.

Guests are asked to bring garden items (plants, books, tools, etc.) at 9 a.m. Exchange starts at 10 a.m.

FRIDAY OCT. 27 The Bluegrass Area Homemakers will have its annual meeting Friday, Oct. 27 at the Bourbon County Fair Grounds, starting at 10 a.m.. History, Horses and Hospitality will be the focus of the meeting. The guest speaker will be Shirley Gentry. Lunch will be provided and will include beer cheese, burgoo and transparent tarts. For more information, go to www.fayette.ca.uky.edu.

MONDAY OCT 30 Compost workshop at 6 pm at the Fayette County Extension Office at 1140 Harry Sykes Way. Register at www.lexingtonky. gov/livegreen.

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LBAR announces $258.8 million in Bluegrass real-estate sales Real estate sales by members of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors positively impacted the Bluegrass economy as of Aug. 31 with 1,311 reported sales totaling $258,834,805.

August sales activity decreased 2 percent with 1,338 sales reported closed in August 2016 compared to 1,311 sales reported closed in August 2017.

Of the 1,311 sales 276 sales were to first time homebuyers and 136 sales were to out of state buyers.

Residential sales had no percent of change from 1,242 sales closed in August 2016 compared to 1,238 sales closed in August 2017. The residential average days on market decreased 19 percent from 57 in August 2016 to 46 days in August 2017.

Townhouses/condos sales decreased 24 percent from 96 sales reported closed in August 2016 to 73 sales reported closed in August 2017. The townhouses/condos median sales price decreased 8 percent from $131,000 in August 2016 to $121,000 in August 2017. The average days on market increased 6 percent from 54 in August 2016 to 57 days in August 2017.

According to 2017 LBAR President Ty

Brown, “As the summer winds down, LBAR continues to be pleased with the housing market in central Kentucky. Sellers are receiving 97 percent of their list price with months of inventory still extremely low with only 3.3 months of inventory in the entire market. Higher prices and fewer days on market are usual indicators of healthy

activity.”

The year-to-date 2017 total sales increased five percent from 9,072 sales to date in 2016 to 9,523 sales to date in 2017.

The year-to-date 2017 residential single family sales increased 5 percent from 8,485 sales to date in 2016 to 8,879 sales to date in 2017.

The residential median sales price increased 5 percent from $155,000 to date in 2016 to $162,000 to date in 2017.

The residential average days on market decreased 17 percent from 65 days to date in 2016 to 54 days to date in 2017. The year-to-date 2017 townhouses/condos sales increased 10 percent from 587 sales to date in 2016 to 644 sales to date in 2017.

President Brown continues, “Much has been said about low supply, higher prices and speedy sales, but the truth of the matter is that buyers are snatching up desirable homes no matter the trends.

Good transactions are occurring with smart lending practices. Although more inventory would be useful, the market is finding a way to succeed. Savvy sellers and buyers know that there are good deals to be made in August and well into the school months.”

The Lexington-Bluegrass Association of realtors represents more than 3,100 realtors located in Anderson, Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jessamine, Knox, Laurel, Menifee, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Rowan, Scott, Whitley, and Woodford Counties.

REAL ESTATE SOLD IN 40505 AND 40509

40505 Jul 26................... 212 EASTIN RD.......................................... $240,000 Sep 12................. 1800 OLD PARIS RD.................................. $190,000 Sep 01................. 1604 AUBURN DR..................................... $180,000 Sep 07................. 916 HIGHLAND PARK DR......................... $160,000 Sep 01................. 1690 KILKENNY DR................................... $138,000 Aug 31................. 1912 DEEP GLEN CT................................ $132,500 Sep 08................. 708 PIONEER LN....................................... $115,000 Sep 06................. 214 BROADVIEW DR................................. $114,000 Aug 25................. 1609 COURTNEY AVE............................... $107,700 Sep 06................. 120 N BROADWAY PARK.......................... $105,000 Aug 28................. 1636 COURTNEY AVE............................... $103,000 Sep 05................. 1877 CHARLBURY CT............................... $99,900 Sep 12................. 1845 ENDON DR........................................ $99,500 Sep 01................. 1402 SUNCREST AVE............................... $85,000 Sep 08................. 139 BURNETT AVE.................................... $83,500 Sep 11................. 1885 CHARLBURY CT............................... $73,000 Sep 13................. 1641 WYATT PKWY................................... $71,500 Aug 25................. 2005 FORDSON CT................................... $70,000

Sep 11................. 2079 SPRING STATION DR....................... $70,000 Jul 31................... 2278 ALLEN DR......................................... $45,000 Aug 30................. 129 CARLISLE AVE.................................... $28,500 Sep 04................. 160 CARLISLE AVE.................................... $10,000 40509 Sep 11................. 3804 STILL MEADOW LN.......................... $750,000 Aug 25................. 4465 TODDS RD........................................ $750,000 Aug 14 ................ 317 BAINBRIDGE UNIT P.......................... $490,000 Sep 15................. 1805 PASCOLI CV..................................... $465,150 Sep 11................. 2081 BAHAMA RD..................................... $438,000 Sep 05................. 3113 AYLESBURY CIR............................... $413,000 Sep 01................. 810 LOCHMERE PL................................... $385,747 Aug 31................. 240 HANNAH TODD PL............................. $335,000 Aug 25................. 1861 RACHELS RUN................................. $333,216 Sep 08................. 784 ANDOVER VILLAGE DR..................... $332,000 Sep 08................. 3912 CASTLEBRIDGE LN......................... $330,000 Sep 11................. 712 MAPLE RIDGE LN.............................. $305,000 Sep 01................. 3214 BAY SPRINGS PARK........................ $301,581 Sep 01................. 309 RICHARDSON PL............................... $295,000

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Sep 06................. 4116 STARRUSH PL.................................. $289,000 Sep 06................. 2593 FLYING EBONY DR.......................... $275,665 Aug 30................. 4348 RIVARD LN........................................ $268,000 Aug 31................. 269 HAYS BLVD......................................... $265,000 Aug 16................. 2129 MILLSTONE WAY.............................. $255,000 Aug 31................. 4509 GILLMOSS LN................................... $242,500 Aug 31................. 3024 DREXEL PASS.................................. $240,000 Sep 08................. 3217 ROYAL TROON RD........................... $239,900 Sep 11................. 3393 MATHERN TRL.................................. $238,000 Aug 31................. 545 BULRUSH TRCE................................. $225,000 Aug 30................. 2129 MILLSTONE WAY ............................. $255,000 Sep 01................. 3649 POLO CLUB BLVD............................ $224,000 Sep 08................. 2256 ICE HOUSE WAY.............................. $223,000 Sep 01................. 991 STAR SHOOT PKWY.......................... $220,000 Aug 31................. 185 HAYS BLVD......................................... $215,000 Aug 21................. 1917 FALLING LEAVES LN........................ $203,000 Aug 31................. 1000 BOONE CREEK CT........................... $200,000 Sep 08................. 680 FOREST HILL DR............................... $199,900 Sep 11................. 4420 BANYAN PARK.................................. $190,000 Aug 29................. 2224 MARKET GARDEN LN...................... $182,000 Aug 31................. 2308 COUNTRY HILLS CIR....................... $180,000 Sep 15................. 2413 LADY BEDFORD PL......................... $176,500

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Aug 31................. 3037 SEWANEE LN................................... $176,000 Sep 14................. 2344 CORONEO LN.................................. $175,500 Sep 14................. 2335 CORONEO LN.................................. $175,500 Aug 30................. 2129 MARKET GARDEN LN...................... $160,000 Sep 05................. 785 GRAFTONS MILL LN.......................... $158,000 Sep 08................. 717 MORGAN HILLS DR........................... $138,000 Sep 05................. 3521 POLO CLUB BLVD............................ $135,000 Sep 05................. 3517 POLO CLUB BLVD............................ $135,000 Sep 01................. 728 GRAFTONS MILL LN.......................... $124,000 Aug 30................. 2929 RIO DOSA DR................................... $94,900 Sep 08................. 2921 BLAIRDON CIR................................. $93,750 Aug 30................. 3340 SWEET CLOVER LN........................ $90,000 Sep 08................. 2404 WINDWOOD CT................................ $84,000 Sep 15................. 1973 COVINGTON DR............................... $74,500 Aug 31................. 550 DARBY CREEK RD UNIT 28.............. $51,700 Sep 12................. 2425 PASCOLI PL...................................... $40,500 Aug 29................. 292 HEDGEWOOD CT............................... $34,000 Sep 11................. 2402 HARRIGAN WAY............................... $17,750

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