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FRIDAY, SEP 7

Forcht Bank presents the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 7, from noon to 1:30 pm at the Hilton Downtown. Recognize our community’s top small businesses in variety of categories and help celebrate the naming of a new Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Year.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

Join Lexington Habitat for Humanity for a 30th Anniversary Celebration on September 8 at Martin Luther King Park.

MONDAY, SEP 10

Author and leadership consultant James Hunter discusses Dynamic Leadership on September 10 at Southland Christian Church.

THURSDAY, SEP 13

Commerce Lexington Inc.’s next Opportunity Exchange is Thursday, September 13, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at Republic Bank & Trust Company downtown. Registration is required.

Linkedin Local Lexington is September 13 at Base110 on W. Vine Street.

VisitLex receives Best in Show award for their booth and repurposed horse trailer bar at the ASAE meeting in Chicago. (Photo courtesy of VisitLex)

MONDAY, SEP 17

Keller Williams Greater Lexington hosts Career Night on September 17 at their office on Old Rosebud Road.

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Our neighbors and February cover story at Evans Mill Cattle Co. welcomed a new litter of Kangal puppies. (Photo courtesy of Evans Mill Cattle Co.)

SATURDAY, SEP 1

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Bluegrass Classic Dog Show is August 30 through September 3 at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Show is five days of all-breed conformation and obedience competition

Bring your dog(s) for a friendly swim at the Beaumont YMCA’s Pooch Plunge on September 9 from 1 to 3pm.

Sample Saturday is September 1 at Hamburg PetSmart from noon to 3 pm.

Receive samples and education from pet loving associates.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 5

Beginner’s Agility Class at Brighton Animal Clinic begins on September 5. Classes are Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Registration is required.

THURSDAY, SEP 6

Basic Manners Training Class at Brighton Animal Clinic begins on September 6. Classes are Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

Registration is required.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

Cat Cash Fever is September 8 at Hamburg PetSmart from noon to 3 pm.

Visit the store to score cash coins to win prizes and special coupons for you and your cat.

Join Lexington Humane Society for the doggie paddle on September 8 at the Woodland Aquatic Center.

Kick off football season with a TailGate Pawty at Feeders Supply from 11 am to 2 pm. Bring your pup to the store to enjoy treat samples and discounted collegiate merchandise. Don’t forget to wear your favorite collegiate team shirt.

There’s a Doggie Splash Party at Fallings Springs Park in Versailles on September 9 at 2 pm. Please visit the Facebook event page for details and questions.

FRIDAY, SEP 14

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend is September 14-16. Head to the Hamburg PetSmart to find your furry friend.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS NEWS

Center Point Church has relocated its East Campus to Old Todds Road.

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Lexington Furniture Company is planning on closing its location on the corner of Blake James Dr. and Man o’ War Blvd. The store plans to reopen in a smaller location that has not been disclosed.

An 85-acre site off Winchester Road, just past I-75, is planned to be developed by Cowgill Properties. Plans include a senior living complex, an office building, hotel, bank, pharmacy, and restaurants.

EVENTS FRIDAY SEP 7

Forcht Bank presents the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 7, from noon to 1:30 pm at the Hilton Downtown.

Chick-fil-A opened a new location on Richmond Road.

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TUESDAY SEP 11

A Candidate Forum for non-partisan mayoral, council, and judicial races in Fayette County is at Forcht Bank, 2404 Sir Barton Way, on the 2nd floor from 6-8 pm on September 11.

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is opening in the former Coba Cocina location on Richmond Road.

A new Holiday Inn opened in Hamburg on Justice Drive.

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Come discuss your gardening issues with a Master Gardener at the Bluegrass Farmers’ Market located in the Hamburg Liquor Barn parking on September 15 from 9 am to 2 pm.

TUESDAY SEP 25 Skyline Chili celebrated its Lexington Grand Opening on Richmond Road. Full video at HamburgJournal.com

WEDNESDAY, SEP 12

CADENCE Studio hosts a Nutrition Seminar on Wednesday, September 12 with Megan Medrano, Registered Dietitian of Run Whole Nutrition. She’ll discuss Meal Planning for Active Lifestyles.

The 16th annual Edward T. Houlihan Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser in support of the Lexington Sister Cities student scholarship fund is September 12 at O’Neill’s Irish Pub. Guests can expect McTeggart Irish Dancers, Liam’s Fancy Irish Music, a silent auction, and Irish stew.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

Justice Dental hosts the 6th annual Dentistry from the Heart event on Saturday, September 8 from 9 am to

Are you Medicare Ready? Kentucky Health Solutions is hosting an educational presentation about Medicare at the Eastside Library on September 25 at 6 pm. Call 859.312.9646 to RSVP.

4 pm. Justice Dental is providing complimentary dental services for patients 18 years and older who can’t get dental care elsewhere. First 100 patients are guaranteed to be seen.

SATURDAY, SEP 15

Southern Barker hosts a Dog Yoga Class at the Hamburg YMCA Outdoor Pavilion on September 15 at 10 am.

“Kenny “Sky” Walker, former UK Wildcat basketball star, will speak at the Legends Breakfast of Liberty Road Faith Fellowship on Saturday, September 15 at 9 am. Walker played at UK from 1982-86; his jersey hangs in the rafters of Rupp Arena. Reservations for the Breakfast can be made by calling the church.

Frederick Douglass High School cheerleaders after the Bumblebee Jamboree

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FALL FESTS 2018 As the leaves begin to turn, and summer winds down, don’t worry — that just means Fall Festival season is here!

Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival: Winchester, Aug 31 - Sep 2 Highlights: Live music, arts and crafts and dancing.

The 40th annual Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival in Winchester honors the men and women bold enough to brave the dangers of a new land and settle the untamed land of Kentucky.

This celebration features a very popular street dance in downtown Winchester and plenty of great music including Rifletown, The Mercy Men, the Allman Butter Band, Frontier and The Classics.

There will also be plenty of activities, arts and crafts and other entertainment.

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Festival:

Highlights: Live music, BBQ and good times.

Of course, there will be music. Of course, there will be vendors. But all that will likely pale in comparison to the barbecue. Seven celebrity pitmasters from across the country will be there to show off their delicious skills. There are three ways for amateur barbecue masters to showcase their skills - Backyard BBQ Competitions (ribs); The One Bite Competition (anything you like); and The Steak Competition (any type of steak). While you are chowing down on some of the best barbecue in the state, make sure you check out some of the great musical acts, including Rachel Crowe, Tee Dee Young, Brad Hardin, Hi-5, Paul Childers, Dillon Carmichael and Ben Lacy.

Christ The King Lexington, Sep 7-8

Oktoberfest:

Highlights: Live music, food, and

scavenger hunt. The fair also features workshops on glassblowing, metal casting and blacksmithing. Make a day of it because there will be plenty of food and other events.

beer in support of a great cause

Christ the King’s annual Oktoberfest is one of Lexington’s favorite fall festivals, offering plenty of food, drink, and nationally known musical acts. This year, Sister Hazel will take the stage Friday night with The Georgia Satellites rocking the crowd Saturday night. For the adults, there will be blackjack, BINGO, pull tabs, and a raffle. The kids won’t be bored with a candy booth, rock wall climbing tower, a pirate ship inflatable, arts and crafts, obstacle course, face painting, nail painting along with many other events. Don’t worry about going hungry. There will plenty of barbecue, pizza, fair food, and a special German food tent.

Festival Latino de Lexington, Sep 14-15

Apple Festival: Georgetown, Sep 8-9 Highlights: Pop-up store, apples, food, and live music With the start of fall, Evans Orchard will host its annual Apple Festival.

The event will feature craft booths, live music, and food. The festival also marks the beginning of the u-pick apple season. But apple fans will find plenty to love with caramel apples, fried apple pies and fresh pressed apple cider. The play area and barnyard will be open and will feature pony rides and hayrides. The apple-based fun will continue Sep 15 through Oct 29 with the Evans Orchard Harvest Festival. No word if Lil’ Sebastian will appear.

Josephine Sculpture Park Fall Arts Festival: Frankfort, Sep 8 Highlights: Kentucky artists and family fun Stop by the capital of the commonwealth for a fun-filled day of event aimed at engaging children in the arts at the Josephine Sculpture Park Fall Arts Festival from 11 am to 6 pm. There will be printmaking, pottery wheels, tie-dying, community sculpture, and a

This question and many others will be answered in September as the 2018 Kentucky Bourbon Festival kicks off in Bardstown. This four-day festival is to bourbon lovers what San Diego Comic Con is for nerds — it has something for everyone! Along with family fun area on the Great Lawn of Bardstown City Hall, there will be arts and crafts, Kentucky Proud and distillery booths, a food court, car show, barrel-making demonstrations, a barrel-rolling competition along with lots and lots of bourbon, bourbon and even more bourbon. There will be bourbon sampling, bourbon for sale, the unveiling of the official bourbon cocktail of the festival, bourbon and food pairings, bourbon tastings, a spirit garden featuring, well, I bet they offer plenty of bourbon on the menu. The Great Lawn will also feature “Bourbontowne” where bourbon “super fans” can sip premium bourbons, meet with bourbon dignitaries and hang out with other people who share a passion for Kentucky bourbon.

Waveland Art Fair: Lexington, Sep 8-9 Highlights: Kentucky artists and their creations.

The fifth-annual Waveland Art Fair features numerous Kentucky artists and showcases their work while touring Waveland’s main home, former slave quarters, smokehouse and ice house.

AppleFest: Versailles, Sep 8-30 Eckert’s Boyd Orchards Versailles Farm kicks off Fall with AppleFest every Saturday and Sunday from Sep 8-30.

Head to the farm to enjoy wagon rides, live entertainment, festival foods, children’s activities and of course, apples.

Get a taste of cider donuts, caramel apples and more apple treats to tempt your taste buds.

Kentucky Bourbon Bardstown, Sep 13-18

Festival:

Highlights: Well, bourbon!

Who will be the latest inductees into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame?

Lexington:

No querrás perderte este! Celebrate Latin American art and culture and its impacts on Kentucky at the Festival Latino de Lexington Sep 14 and 15.

This downtown event features live music, dancing, art and plenty of delicious food. Friday night is tropical night and will include authentic Latino foods, live music and dancing. And for the record, No querrás perderte este translates into “you don’t wanna miss this one!”

Scarefest 2018: Lexington, Sep 14-16 Highlights: Horror, science fiction, and the paranormal The 11th annual Scarefest descends upon Heritage Hall in Lexington Sep 14-16 with plenty of genre stars ready to meet the public. These celebrities include Joe Bob Briggs, Adrienne Barbeau, Meg Foster, Julian Sands, Kane Hodder, Shawnee Smith, Cassandra ‘Elvira’ Peterson and Tobin Bell. As part of the events, the Kentucky Theater will host the world premiere of the new horror movie ‘Wretch’ Sep 13. There will be plenty of chances to party with a launch party, a VIP party and a costume party scheduled. If you

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are eager to contact the spirit world, Kim Russo’s Private Psychic Medium Gallery will be available.

Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch: Harrodsburg, Sep 14 through Oct 28 Highlights: Food, agriculture and an amazing maze Devine’s Corn Maze consistently garners national attention. This year’s maze celebrates Triple Crown winner Justify. But there are lots of things to do outside the giant maze including a straw crawl, an animal petting area, a kiddie maze, a hay maze and pumpkin picking. There is also a nightly bonfire and marshmallow roasting.

Midway Fall Festival: Midway, Sep 15 and 16

fun, balloons and yeah, spoonbread Although named a “bread,” spoonbread is closer in consistency and taste to many savory puddings, such as Yorkshire pudding. But is eating this tasty, carbohydrate-ladened treat the only thing to occupy the weekend of Sep 21 at the festival? No, no, no, no! The Spoonbread Festival features some of the most diverse line-up of events you are likely to find at any fall festival in the state. There will be a 1-mile fun run, a 5K walk, an antique tractor show, a car show, a motorcycle show and scenic ride, a cornhole tournament, a dog show, tethered hot-air balloon rides, a hot-air balloon glow presentation, a pageant, and skateboard relays. But don’t worry, the focus will return to the with the spoonbread eating contest Saturday, Sep 22 at 12:30 pm. Registration is at 11:30 am.

There is a limit of 12 participants with the spoonbread being provided by the Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant.

World Chicken Festival: London, Sep 27-30

The Midway Fall Festival features plenty of vendors, crafts, food, demonstrations, entertainment and children’s activities. This year’s main stage, sponsored by County Boy Brewing, will feature Shanghai Express; Blake Jones and Family; Liberty Road; Prototype; Ned Hill; Kyle Sable Snyder; and RC & the Nightshades. Saturday’s headline act will be Trippin’ Roots at 7 pm.

The World Chicken Festival is an annual event held in downtown London, Kentucky, in Laurel County, on the last weekend in September. The festival celebrates the life of Colonel Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Laurel County is the home to the original KFC restaurant founded in the 1940s.

Spoonbead Festival: Berea, Sep 21-23

Harvestfest at Shaker Harrodsburg, Sep 29-30

Highlights: Arts, crafts, music, family

hayride, paint a pumpkin, climb on haystacks and play in the bouncy house all at this year’s Harvestfest at Shaker Village. Look back at simple yet fun ways people used to celebrate the fall.

Enjoy the live music, food trucks, and many other special attractions. Shop for honey, breads, and jams at the Harvest Market, then meet the farm animals. Admission to Harvestfest is included with general admission tickets to Shaker Village.

Mount Sterling Court Days: Mount Sterling, Oct 12-15 Highlights: Buying, selling and trading just about anything

Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair: Berea, Oct 13-14

It’s the granddaddy of every flea market, yard sale and peddler’s mall. It’s Mount Sterling Court Days and if you like to mix exploring, digging for treasure, finding a great bargain and a festival atmosphere, this court is in session for you. The event has roots running

Highlights: Arts, crafts, music, family fun The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair at the historic Indian Fort Theatre in Berea brings together some of the most talented artisans from across the commonwealth.

back to 1794 when the circuit judge would ride into town and people set up around the courthouse to sell or trade guns, knives, horses, swap items or sell crops. These days, it claims the title of the largest outdoor festival in the state with thousands of people descending on Mount Sterling.

This fair provides an opportunity for art lovers and collectors to purchase the high-quality, handmade products.

The fair will be located at the Indian Fort Theatre in Berea. Come for the art but stay a while for the kettle corn, barbeque, and other delicious treats.

Oktoberfest 2018: Harrodsburg, Oct 12-14 Highlights: German food and lots and lots of beer

Village:

Tour the apple orchard, take a

come by and celebrate the traditions of a German Oktoberfest. This event will feature lots of live music, exhibits, family-friendly entertainment. There will be plenty of German and specialty foods from local restaurants, civic clubs and vendors. Several of the public’s favorite breweries will be represented and ready to serve world-class brews to the visitors. Organizers say this is more than a celebration of beer with plenty of events and attractions including kid and family activities, arts and craft vendors, and live music on the main stage.

The streets of downtown Harrodsburg will take on a Munich feel at this year’s Oktoberfest. The public is invited to

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RESTORE RETURNS

about the logistics of that many donations, it’s kinda insane but they handle it. Lexington was kinda busting at the seams for a second store. The time was right and this property became available.”

A RETAIL MISSION WITH A MESSAGE

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After graduating from EKU with a degree in biology, he joined the private sector, working with Phillip Gall’s and Wilson’s Nursery in Frankfort.

Habitat is the nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds homes with people in need, celebrating its 30th anniversary in September.

“Months later,” he says, “they contacted me and made this pitch, this idea. The idea was they wanted to start a second [ReStore] location here in the city. So I came on board about two months before we actually opened this location so a lot of that time was training, setting up the store, getting the construction done, drywall, painting, the floors.“

ason Nesler shines when he takes visitors around the inner workings and sales floor of Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore on Winchester Road.

Hamburg gained a new — but familiar — neighbor when a second ReStore opened on Winchester Road earlier this summer.

Longtime fans will recall Lexington’s first ReStore was nearby on Industry Road.

ith pride and enthusiasm, the ReStore manager tells us about some of the unique treasures lining the shelves and packed on the floor as he provides a tour. Nesler, like the shoppers ReStore draws, never knows what will be brought in on a daily basis.

Recent visitors would’ve found both an ornamental boat and a vintage golf ball washer for sale.

his isn’t ReStore’s first time in our neighborhood — it started out on Industry Road — and the return to the area was by deliberate design.

When he was ready for a new challenge, he applied with Habitat.

Winchester Road is a busy commuter highway that stretches between downtown, Lexington’s industrial neighborhoods, the Hamburg area, and the I75 and I64 junctions.

“There was a lot of strategic planning that went into where exactly they were going to open another location,” Nesler said. “I think we … picked a great spot.”

The community has responded to the location with enthusiasm.

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eStore, the retail operation of Habitat for Humanity, accepts a wide array of donations — couches, dishes, chairs, tables, lighting, books, works of art, stoves, refrigerators, building supplies, doors, mantles, DVDs, pianos, beds, tchotchkes, bathtubs, floors, counters, fans, paint brushes, collectables, hardware, and yes, of course, the kitchen sink. All these items, and many, many more, are sold to the public to help fund Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building affordable housing in the community.

If you are looking for a unique item for the home, ReStore is usually one of a treasure hunter’s first stops. Nesler says vintage stores use Restore as a resource and sometimes, the same shoppers will return twice a day just to see what has changed.

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To tease its return to the neighborhood, Nesler says, “We had a one-day warehouse sale here at this location.

It was a one day open just to promote what was coming. So the buzz was out there. From day one, we were working semi-independently of the Southland Drive location.”

Opening the new store on Winchester wasn’t undertaken on a whim.

“For years, (the new location) has been projected and budgeted for, planned toward,” Nesler said. “There are over 900 affiliates (ReStore locations) nationwide for Habitat For Humanity. Lexington is consistently in the top 20, often in the top 10 in terms

of output, revenue, donations, all of those metrics.”

Despite an expansion of the Southland Drive location, the public’s support for ReStore through both donations and retail sales made the decision for another store obvious, “I thought they were messing with me when I heard numbers like 200 donor Saturdays, but that is a real thing, ” Nesler said. “When you think

“The public’s perception and the response I think has really been positive,” Nesler said. “Our roots are here and this community is often the one we are serving which is building affordable homes and we are grounded in this part of the city. We are back to our roots. “ Although Nesler’s job is primarily operating a retail store, the mission of Habitat For Humanity is never far from his mind. He regularly attends Habitat For Humanity ‘build days’ dedications and other events that highlight the very real and positive work of the organization.

The idea that public good is coming from their efforts is a message that

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Nesler likes to share with the staff.

different from traditional retailers.”

determining the sticker price.

It isn’t just a job, it’s a mission with a message. He says, “Part of the appeal of working for a non-profit is knowing the good you are doing for the community that you serve. I think everyone here is tapped into the bigger meaning of why were are here and what we doing. It makes it feel like not just another retail job.”

Because ReStore’s entire inventory comes from individual and corporate donations, it can present a challenge.

It falls mostly on the shoulders of the warehouse manager, who in this instance has previous experience in pricing donated goods for resale, to determine most prices.

It’s not traditional retail in many ways.

Nesler said the concept of ‘turn,’ which relates to the turnover of inventory is completely different.

“Turn is often a factor of your buying strategies and reordering etc…,” Nesler said. “Here turn is daily. It’s not a matter of three, four times a year.

Literally, here, your entire store could change week to week. We move that much product. Conceptually, that’s a lot Deconstruction Are you remodeling or demolishing a home or business?

Lexington Habitat’s trained staff can carefully remove items such as your kitchen cabinets and countertops. Rather than go to the landfill, salvaged materials find a second home through Habitat ReStore.

Proceeds from your donation help fund building and repairing homes for your neighbors in need.

“You never know what your donor count is gonna be in any given week,” Nesler said. “There is a lot of improv and thinking on the fly and problem solving on the fly.”

“There are over 900 affiliates (ReStore locations) nationwide for Habitat For Humanity.

Lexington is consistently in the top 20, often in the top 10 in terms of output, revenue, donations.”

Although ReStore is known as a haven for treasure hunters, it’s also a well known source for incredible bargains. Maximizing profits isn’t the only factor when the Restore staff decides on a price. Quantity, floor space and desirability are also factors in

“We do use a lot of references. We do look at eBay and other online sellers if we have something unusual come in.

The bottom line is we are trying to create the best possible prices for the folks in our community while gaining as much profit as possible because that goes right back into our mission of building affordable housing in the community.”

It’s with his pride and enthusiasm that Nesler talks about his store and its relationship to the community.

“One thing I am very proud of is the reception we have received in this neighborhood,” Nesler said. “We get a constant compliment that this is a friendly store. People feel very welcome to shop here and that is exactly what we wanted to accomplish.”

Lexington Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its 30th anniversary on September 8. Join friends, staff, donors, and volunteers at Martin Luther King Park from 2 pm to 3:30 pm for celebration, community and of

Volunteer Volunteering at the ReStore is a fun way to make a difference in your community without swinging a hammer or getting your boots muddy.

Not only do ReStore volunteers help Habitat for Humanity build affordable homes in Lexington, but they also keep our community clean and green by diverting more than 6,000 pounds of reusable material out of the waste stream every day! New ReStore volunteers must schedule an orientation prior to their first shift.

Shop ReStore is never the same store twice. Hundreds of new items added daily. Visit ReStore’s facebook and instagram for the latest photos and news.

The Grand Opening for the Winchester Road ReStore. Video at HamburgJournal.com

course, cake! A brief presentation will take place at 2:30 p.m.

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FOOD

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COOKING WITH BOURBON FOR BOURBON MONTH

BY TOM YATES

Risotto doesn’t have to be a chore.

All it takes is a little organization, time, attention, and 20 minutes of patience.

Have fun with it. Just about anything can be incorporated into risotto. To let the bourbon stand out, I went straight up basic.

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he weeks and days leading up the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival always fill me with nostalgia.

Long before bourbon and food formed the perfect marriage, the Culinary Arts: Bourbon Style-Cooking School filled a fun niche for a lucky few of the thousands of people attending the annual two week festival held in September in the middle of National Bourbon Heritage Month.

I warmed five cups chicken stock in a stock pot over a medium flame and parked it on a back burner to simmer on medium low.After sauteing one minced shallot in two tablespoons butter and two tablespoons olive oil until the shallots turned translucent, I added salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 cups arborio rice, turning the rice in the oil/butter combo to coat all the grains. When the glistening rice turned opaque, I hit the pan with 1/2 cup white wine and let it reduce before adding 1 cup of the warm chicken stock. When the rice absorbed most of the first installment of stock, I added additional stock in 1/2 cup increments, allowing the rice to absorb the stock after each addition before adding another. After about 20 minutes, the rice was perfectly al dente and creamy.

Limited to 250 students (give or take a few), it was one of the first events to sell out months before the festival welcomed the world to Bardstown to celebrate our beloved Bluegrass elixir.

For years, I was fortunate enough to lead a team and take our little show a few miles down the road to cook, perform demo, and serve bourbon-inspired four-course dinners in a small event space tucked under century old magnolias and maples on the quaint grounds of My Old Kentucky Home State Park.

Washing over our controlled chaos, haunting tower bells tolled the languid music of “My Old Kentucky Home” throughout the serene grounds of the park. In the heat of the action, those echoing bells calmed, energized, and grounded my sense of self as a simple hard cooking Kentucky boy.

While the risotto was still steaming hot, I added 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

After pulling the risotto from the heat, I whipped it like a mad man before pouring it into a buttered sheet pan and sliding it into the refrigerator to chill and set.

So, yes. As the Bourbon Festival nears, I grow nostalgic for a sip of that serenity and the slow glorious burn of cooking with bourbon.

Instead of simply coating the meatballs with a fabulous bourbon glaze, I bourbonized them through and through.

Eat, drink, and be merry.

Bourbon Balls.

Bluegrass Arancini.

(Bourbon Meatball Fried Rice Balls)

Great balls of bourbon!

Not all bourbon balls are created equal. Oh sure, we all adore our iconic, potent, and addictive chocolate delicacies laced with copious amounts of bourbon, but sometimes it’s fun to think outside of the box and take a little ride on the wild side.

Arancini —deep fried rice balls made with leftover risotto filled with cheese or meat —are an ingenious way to utilize leftover rice. And while a well made risotto is a creamy ethereal dream, any forthcoming arancini captures the dream in another state with deep fried crunch.

Risotto.

After heating 2 tablespoons neutral oil in a large saute pan over a medium flame until the oil started to shimmer, I tumbled 2 1/2 cups finely sliced candy onions into the hot pan, showered them with salt to release their juices, reduced the heat to medium low, and let the onions go low and slow for about 35 minutes. When the onions were on the brink of caramelizing, I pulled the saute pan off of the heat, added 1/2 cup Bulleit bourbon, returned the pan to heat, flamed the bourbon, allowed the flames to subside, and added 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar along with 1/3

cup brown sugar before reducing the heat and letting the onions rip until they melted into sexy strands of sticky bourbon-spiked onion candy.

After pulling the caramelized onions from the heat, I minced half of the onions (reserved the other half) and set them aside.

Where’s the beef?

After feathering 1 pound Jerod’s grass-fed ground beef into a large mixing bowl, I added 1/2 cup of the minced bourbon onions, 1/2 cup ParmigianoReggiano, 1 egg yolk, a splash of fresh bourbon, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and cracked black pepper. Being mindful not to over mix the meat, I gently combined the ingredients, rolled the mixture into 3/4” meatballs, and placed them onto a greased sheet pan before sliding them into a preheated 350 oven.

When they were cooked through (about 15 minutes), I pulled them from the oven and set them aside to cool.

Wrap it up.

When the bourbon balls were cool enough to handle, I pulled the chilled risotto from the fridge, flattened about 3 tablespoons of risotto in the palm of my hand to about 1/4” thickness, wrapped the bourbon balls in a layer of risotto, sealed the balls within the risotto, rolled them until smooth, and set them aside.

Flour. Egg wash. Crumb.

Dry hand. Wet Hand.

Fry. After dredging the arancini in seasoned flour, I dipped them egg wash, rolled them through herb-flecked fresh breadcrumbs, and carefully dropped them into a preheated 360 degree deep fryer.

When they turned golden brown, I pulled them from the oil to drain on paper towels.

While still warm, I tumbled the crispy bourbon balls onto fresh basil leaves nestled over the reserved caramelized onions and pierced them with bamboo basil picks before finishing with flaked sea salt, and quick-pickled Stonehedge hot chilies.

Raise a glass!

And have a ball.

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FRESH FROM HAMBURG TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Hamburg’s neighborhood farmers’ market in the Hamburg Liquor Barn parking lot. Open Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm & Tuesdays 2 pm - 6 pm.

Full videos at HamburgJournal.com

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WEDNESDAY, SEP 12

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is opening in the former Coba Cocina location on Richmond Road.

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is September 12 through September 16 in Bardstown, Kentucky.

The Cincinnati-based chain, Skyline Chili, opened its first location in Lexington on Richmond Road.

SATURDAY, SEP 15

Christ the King hosts Oktoberfest September 7 and 8. Enjoy inflatables, games, German food, a great beer lineup, and entertainment.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

There’s a Big Green Egg Basic 101 Class on September 8 at Housewarmings. Learn tips and tricks for cooking on the Big Green Egg. Registration is required.

Mirror Twin Brewing Hops and Heat is September 15 at noon. Participate in a pepper eating contest or try a new brew from their pepper beer series. Visit MTB Facebook page for more details.

THURSDAY, SEP 27

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FRIDAY, SEP 7

CADENCE Studio hosts a Nutrition Seminar on Wednesday, September 12 with Megan Medrano, Registered Dietitian of Run Whole Nutrition. She’ll discuss Meal Planning for Active Lifestyles.

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Chick-fil-A opened another store on Richmond Road and held a First 100 Campout the day before its grand opening to give community members a chance to win free Chick-fil-A sandwich meals for a year (one meal per week, equivalent to 52 meals).

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THURSDAY, SEP 20

The Smile Lab by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics has announced a $12,000 Back to School Scholarship Giveaway running through Sunday, Sept. 30. Valid for all colleges, universities, trade schools and privately-funded K-12 educational institutions. To enter, individuals simply complete a free, 30-minute Smile Assessment at The Smile Lab, located at The Summit at Fritz Farm, or The Smile Shop, located at Fayette Mall.

SATURDAY, SEP 1

Anime/Manga Club at the Eastside library meets on September 1. The Anime/Manga is for high schoolers and registration is recommended.

TUESDAY, SEP 4

On September 4 at the Eastside library middle schoolers can create their own floam.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 5

Children’s Storytime is every Wednesday at 10 am at Hamburg Barnes and Noble. Head to the Children’s section at the back of the store for a fun-filled Storytime with a craft/activity to follow.

Eastside Library hosts Artist’s Studio: Galaxy Galore on September 20 at 4 pm. Make a galaxy painting, build a rocket ship out of LEGOs, and create your own constellation. For grades K-5.

SATURDAY, SEP 22

Kids (K-5) can Play and Create at the Eastside library on September 22. The theme is “Paint Exploration.”

Sayre School held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a newly constructed Lower School. Full story and video on HamburgJournal.com

THURSDAY, SEP 6

On September 6, Pots and Pans: A Kitchen Adventure is at the Lexington Children’s Theatre.

Rupp Arena hosts Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes September 6 -9.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

The CASA 5K Superhero Run is at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 8.

The Eastside Library hosts Play + Create: Giant Games on September 8 from 2 - 4 pm. Build, play, and create with larger-than-life games. For grades K-5.

MONDAY, SEP 10

Maker Monday at the Eastside Library is Bristle Bots on September 10.

For grades K-5. Registration required.

THURSDAY, SEP 13

Eastside Library hosts Imagination Station: Apple Orchard on September 13 at 1:30 pm. For ages 3-5.

SATURDAY, SEP 15

The Bluegrass Baby Expo is September 15 at the Lexington Convention Center from 10 am to 3 pm.

Focusing on all things maternity, baby, toddler, and preschool related.

TUESDAY, SEP 25

September 25 is Board Game Night at the Eastside library.

THURSDAY, SEP 27

Preschoolers can learn to paint with bubbles on September 27 at the Eastside library.

SATURDAY, SEP 29

On September 29 at the Eastside library children can comb wool, grind grain, roll dough, use washboards, play with rolling hoops, stilts, and wooden toys, and experience the work and joy of a childhood from the past.

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SATURDAY, SEP 1

DV8 Kitchen hosts the inaugural Life Changing Run on September 1 at 8 am at Keeneland.

MONDAY, SEPT 3

CADENCE Studio Cycling is offering a special Labor Day workout class.

Registration is required.

THURSDAY, SEPT 6

On September 6, head to the Eastside library to learn about Tai Chi from UK’s Confucius Institute experts.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

The CASA 5K Superhero Run is at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 8.

14th Annual McDazzle “Red Tie” Gala & Auction is at the downtown Hilton on September 8.

Justice Dental hosts the 6th annual Dentistry from the Heart event on Saturday, September 8 from 9 am to 4 pm. Justice Dental is providing complimentary dental services for patients 18 years and older who can’t get dental care elsewhere.

The Lexington Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group and the American Association of Suicidology are hosting The Walk for HOPE on Saturday, September 8 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

SUNDAY, SEP 9

The Bluegrass Autism Walk is Sunday, September 9 at Kroger Field from 2 - 5 pm.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 12

SATURDAY, SEP 15

Southern Barker hosts a Dog Yoga Class at the Hamburg YMCA Outdoor Pavilion on September 15 at 10 am.

SUNDAY, SEP 16

Chipotle on Richmond Road hosts a fundraiser to support Inclusive Dance Outreach Program on September 16.

From 4 - 8 pm, stop by with the fundraiser flyer or tell the cashier you’re there to support and a portion of your proceeds will be donated.

Join us for the Bluegrass Autism Walk September 9 2 pm at Kroger Field

MONDAY, SEP 17

Sunset Dog Yoga on the roof of the Kentucky Castle is September 17 at 7:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Woodford Humane Society.

Registration is required.

FRIDAY, SEP 21

DelectABLE Bourbon Charity Dinner is September 21 at Malone’s on Tates Creek. ABLE (Assisting Better Living Everywhere) provides critical home repairs to low income individuals, disabled persons, and military veterans.

TUESDAY, SEP 25

Are you Medicare Ready? Kentucky Health Solutions is hosting an educational presentation about Medicare at the Eastside Library on September 25 at 6 pm. Call 859.312.9646 to RSVP.

FRIDAY, SEP 28

Bike the 2nd annual Bourbon Country Burn, a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and thoroughbred horse farms of Kentucky.

Registration is required.

CADENCE Studio hosts a Nutrition Seminar on Wednesday, September 12 with Megan Medrano, Registered Dietitian of Run Whole Nutrition.

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SENIOR EVENTS AND NEWS

WEDNESDAY, SEP 5

At the Lexington Senior Center on September 5 at 1 pm, Learn more about neuropathy from Dr. Nicole Miller, Chiropractor at the Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center. IMAC treatments can help alleviate burning, pain and numbness in the hands and feet WITHOUT expensive medications with serious side effects.

THURSDAY, SEP 6

The Willows at Hamburg is hosting a Senior Health Info Fair with Elder Law Lexington on September 6 at 10 am.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

The Willows at Hamburg is hosting a Grandparents Day Sleepover on Saturday, September 8.

Liberty Ridge Senior Living hosts the 5th annual Classic Car Cruise-In on September 8 from 2 to 6 pm.

TUESDAY, SEP 11

There is a Disaster Preparedness presentation at the Lexington Senior Center September 11 at 1 pm. Shelley Bendall, Preparedness Coordinator with Lexington’s Division of Emergency Management, will give a presentation on emergency management, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and shelter facilities that are available during an emergency.

Liberty Ridge Senior Living hosts Taco Tuesday Family Night on September 11. Enjoy an evening of food and trivia. RSVP is required.

On September 11 at 10 am, The Lexington Senior Center is hosting James Bernoski from Amada Senior Care inform you about “Your Care Decisions” Do you understand the financial options available for home care and housing? If you have longterm care insurance, do you know how best to use it? Have you determined whether you are eligible for benefits

CAROLYN’S CORNER BOOK CLUB AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER The September reading, will be The Lake House by Kate Morton and discussed on September 6 and 20.

Living on her family’s idyllic lakeside estate in Cornwall, England, Alice Edevane is a bright, inquisitive, and precociously talented sixteen-year-old who loves to write stories.

One midsummer’s eve, after a beautiful party drawing hundreds of guests to the estate has ended, the Edevanes discover that their youngest child, eleven-month-old Theo, has vanished without a trace. He is never found, and the family is torn apart, the house abandoned.

Decades later, Alice is living in London, having enjoyed a long successful career as a novelist. Miles away, Sadie Sparrow, a young detective in the London police force, is staying at her grandfather’s house in Cornwall. While out walking one day, she stumbles upon the old Edevane estate—now crumbling and covered with vines. Her curiosity is sparked, setting off a series

of events that will bring her and Alice together and reveal shocking truths about a past long gone...yet more present than ever.

that cover home care through the VA? Did you know that if you have a life insurance policy, it can be converted to cover senior care costs?

MONDAY, SEP 17

The Lexington Senior Center is hosting a talk on Fall Prevention on September 11 at 1:30 pm. Falls are the leading cause of injury related emergency department visits for older adults, the major cause of hip fractures, and are responsible for more than half of fatal head injuries. Megan Chandler, Therapy Program Director with the Willows at Hamburg speaks about the 5 top causes for falls and ways that you can reduce your risk of falling in your home.

There is a Cardiac and Stroke Screening Event at the Lexington Senior Center September 18 at 9:30 am. A physician from the UK Gill Heart and Vascular Institute will discuss good heart health and how to reduce your risk of heart disease. He will cover signs and symptoms of a heart attack, as well as what to do if you or a loved one may be having a heart attack. A second physician from the UK Kentucky Neuroscience Institute will discuss how cardiac health can influence your risk of having a stroke as well as covering signs and symptoms of a stroke and what to do if you or a loved one may be having a stroke. Registration is requested.

THURSDAY, SEP 13

TUESDAY, SEP 25

Hearing Loss Association of America Lexington Chapter (HLAALC) is meeting at the Eastside Library on September 13. The Chapter is a selfhelp organization dedicated to education, advocacy and support for people who do not hear well.

Are you Medicare Ready? Kentucky Health Solutions is hosting an educational presentation about Medicare at the Eastside Library on September 25 at 6 pm. Call 859.312.9646 to RSVP.

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Are You Medicare Ready?

Learn about your Medicare Options with our Educational Presentation. September 25th at 6pm at the Eastside Library.

Call us to RSVP

The Willows at Hamburg celebrated South Pacific Theme Week by relaxing with beach meditation and learning about the Polynesian culture.

Aging with Grace on Old Todds hosts “Aging with Grace and $tyle” on September 25 at 6:30 pm to teach time tested financial principles.

The Lexington Senior Center is hosting a Health Screening Fair on Tuesday, September 25 from 9 am to noon. Drop in to visit with 25 different providers that will be here to speak with you.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEP 1

Cruise in Saturday, September 1 for Lexington’s Cars and Coffee annual show located in front of Grassroots Pharmacy near Victoria Secret in Hamburg Pavilion. 10 am to 2 pm.

Bourbon on the big screen in Farish Theater, followed by a discussion with film producer AJ Hochhalter.

UK plays Central Michigan at 3:30 pm at Kroger Field on September 1.

Gilbert Gottfried is performing at Comedy Off Broadway on September 1 and 2.

SUNDAY, SEP 2

Jazz on the Lawn is September 2 at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate from 5:30 to 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for your early evening picnic.

MONDAY, SEP 3

Celebrate Labor Day at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson on September 3.

From 11 am to 3 pm njoy live music, a cookout, games, and test rides.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 5

On September 5 Neat: The Story of

Frederick Douglass Football takes on Lafayette at 7:30 pm on September 7.

Forcht Bank presents the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 7, from noon to 1:30 pm at the Hilton Downtown. Recognize our community’s top small businesses in variety of categories and help celebrate the naming of a new Small Business of the Year.

Sample Saturday is September 1 at Hamburg PetSmart from noon to 3 pm.

Receive samples and education from pet loving associates.

Red White and Boom is at Rupp Arena August 31 through September 2.

FRIDAY, SEP 7

THURSDAY, SEP 6 On September 6, head to the Eastside library to learn about Tai Chi from UK’s Confucius Institute experts.

On September 6 there is a discussion of “The State of Bourbon” with authors Cameron Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess​​at the Central Library.

Rupp Arena hosts Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes September 6 -9. This all new show unites some of Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk and Black Widow.

Justice Dental hosts the 6th annual Dentistry from the Heart event on Saturday, September 8 from 9 am to 4 pm. Justice Dental is providing complimentary dental services for patients 18 years and older who can’t get dental care elsewhere. First 100 patients are guaranteed to be seen.

Indian Motorcycle of Lexington hosts a First Responders Appreciation Event on September 8 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Christ the King hosts Oktoberfest September 7 and 8. Enjoy inflatables, games, German food, a great beer lineup, and entertainment.

There’s a Big Green Egg Basic 101 Class on September 8 at Housewarmings. Learn tips and tricks for cooking on the Big Green Egg. Registration is required.

The 12th Annual Bluegrass International Cup, in polo, is Friday, September 7 at 5:30 pm at Mt. Brilliant Farm.

Three Dog Night is performing at the EKU Center for the Arts on September 8.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

Join Lexington Habitat for Humanity for a 30th Anniversary Celebration on September 8 at Martin Luther King Park.

Join Lexington Humane Society for the doggie paddle on September 8 at the Woodland Aquatic Center.

September 8 through September 30, Eckert’s Boyd Orchard hosts AppleFest every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy wagon rides, live entertainment, children’s activities, and lots of apples.

The CASA 5K Superhero Run is at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 8.

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14th Annual McDazzle “Red Tie” Gala & Auction is at the downtown Hilton on September 8.

Everything 2019 Workshop Day at Man O’War Harley-Davidson is September 8. Workshops range from new models, lighting, motorclothes, and winter storage.

SUNDAY, SEP 9

Kick off football season with a TailGate Pawty at Feeders Supply on Richmond Road from 11 am to 2 pm.

Bring your pup to the store to enjoy treat samples and discounted collegiate merchandise. Don’t forget to wear your favorite collegiate team shirt.

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WEDNESDAY, SEP 12

Come discuss your gardening issues with a Master Gardener at the Bluegrass Farmers’ Market located in the Hamburg Liquor Barn parking on September 15 from 9 am to 2 pm.

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival is September 12 through September 16 in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Southern Barker hosts a Dog Yoga Class at the Hamburg YMCA Outdoor Pavilion on September 15 at 10 am.

THURSDAY, SEP 13

Bring your dog(s) for a friendly swim at the Beaumont YMCA’s Pooch Plunge on September 9 from 1 to 3pm.

Join Director of Spirits Brad Williams and Jim Beam Distillery’s Craig Weiter for the Knob Creek Barrel Pick Experience at the Hamburg Liquor Barn on September 13 at 6 pm.

Attendees can participate in the single barrel selection process, help name the barrel and sign up for bottles from the barrel and purchase once they arrive at the store.

The Bluegrass Autism Walk is Sunday, September 9 at Kroger Field from 2 - 5 pm.

Slow Roll Bike Night is on September 13 at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson from 6 to 9 pm.

TUESDAY, SEP 11

FRIDAY, SEP 14

A Candidate Forum for non-partisan mayoral, council, and judicial races in Fayette County is at Forcht Bank, 2404 Sir Barton Way, on the 2nd floor from 6-8 pm on September 11.

at UK from 1982-86; his jersey hangs in the rafters of Rupp Arena. Reservations for the Breakfast can be made by calling the church.

CADENCE Studio hosts a Nutrition Seminar on Wednesday, September 12 with Megan Medrano, Registered Dietitian of Run Whole Nutrition. She’ll discuss Meal Planning for Active Lifestyles.

John Witherspoon is performing at Comedy Off Broadway on September 14, 15, and 16. John Witherspoon is known as Ice Cube’s funny, dogcatching dad in the urban movie trilogy Friday, Next Friday & Friday After Next; or as “Pops” on the long-running syndicated sitcom The Wayans Brothers.

ScareFest, one of the largest Horror & Paranormal Conventions in the country, is September 14-16 at the Lexington Convention Center.

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend is September 14-16. Head to the Hamburg PetSmart to find your furry friend.

SATURDAY, SEP 15

The Bluegrass Baby Expo is September 15 at the Lexington Convention Center from 10 am to 3 pm.

Focusing on all things maternity, baby, toddler, and preschool related.

Bluegrass Barkery hosts an Adoption Day on Saturday, September 15, from noon to 3 pm.

“Kenny “Sky” Walker, former UK Wildcat basketball star, will speak at the Legends Breakfast of Liberty Road Faith Fellowship on Saturday, September 15 at 9 am. Walker played

UK plays Murray State at noon at Kroger Field on September 15.

Mirror Twin Brewing Hops and Heat is September 15 at noon. Participate in a pepper eating contest or try a new brew from their pepper beer series.

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The 44th annual Midway Fall Festival is September 15-16 in downtown Midway, Kentucky.

SUNDAY, SEP 16

Man O’ War Harley-Davidson hosts the 20th Annual Randolph Scott Memorial Burgers & Bikes benefiting the Special Olympics Kentucky on September 16 from noon to 4 pm.

Author Susan G. Allred is signing her book Without Trumpets: Continuous Educational Improvement, Journey to Sustainability at Hamburg Barnes & Noble on September 16 at 3 pm.

WEDNESDAY, SEP 19

Justin Timberlake is at Rupp Arena on September 19.

SATURDAY, SEP 22

UK plays Mississippi State at Kroger Field on September 22.

Bourbon & Beyond is September 22-23 at Champions Park in Louisville, Kentucky.

Enjoy a Wine Tasting Dinner at Sutton’s on Thursday, September 27 at 7 pm. Call for reservations.

FRIDAY, SEP 28

Frederick Douglass football plays at Bryan Station at 7:30 pm on September 28.

SUNDAY, SEP 23

High Hope Steeplechase is September 23 at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Are you Medicare Ready? Kentucky Health Solutions is hosting an educational presentation about Medicare at the Eastside Library on September 25 at 6 pm. Call 859.312.9646 to RSVP.

THURSDAY, SEP 27

Man O’ War Harley-Davidson hosts the last Bike Night of the season on September 27, from 6 to 9 pm.

Dwight Yoakam is performing at the EKU Center for the Arts on September 30.

Bike the 2nd annual Bourbon Country Burn, a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and thoroughbred horse farms of Kentucky.

Registration is required. Must be 21 years or older.

Hamburg Liquor Barn hosts a Heaven Hill Tasting and Bottle Signing on September 20 from 6 to 8 pm.

Frederick Douglass Football takes on Dunbar at 7:30 pm on September 21.

Dress for Success Lexington’s Recycle the Runway is September 21 at The Grand Reserve.

iLuminate is a company based on the fusion of technology and dance. iLuminate will be at the EKU Center for the Arts on September 27.

UK plays South Carolina at Kroger Field on September 29.

SUNDAY, SEP 30

THURSDAY, SEP 20

FRIDAY, SEP 21

SATURDAY, SEP 29

The 2nd Annual Swap Meet at Man O’ War Harley-Davidson is Saturday, September 29. Buy, sell, or trade used motorcycle parts, accessories, products or clothing. Contact the store to reserve vendor.

TUESDAY, SEP 25

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is at the Lexington Opera House on September 25.

The Lexington-Bluegrass NAWIC Chapter #367 host their annual Scholarship Golf Scramble on September 28 at Kearney Hill Golf Links.

UK’s Family Weekend is September 28 - 30.

The Sayre Fall Festival is Friday, September 28 at the Sayre Athletic Complex.

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HOME AND GARDEN

SATURDAY, SEP 1

Green House17 is opening the farm on September 1 for a U-Pick Day. A limited number of early-pick tickets are available for 10 - 11 am. Then, from 11 am to 1 pm the fields are open for dropin pickers.

SATURDAY, SEP 8

strives to keep traditional cooking practices and supports local farmers.

Come discuss your gardening issues with a Master Gardener at the Bluegrass Farmers’ Market located in the Hamburg Liquor Barn parking on September 15 from 9 am to 2 pm.

Join Lexington Habitat for Humanity for a 30th Anniversary Celebration on September 8 at Martin Luther King Park.

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Evans Orchard Harvest Festival begins Saturday, September 15. Every weekend through the end of October, enjoy pumpkin picking, apple cider, pony rides, and more.

September 8 through September 30, Eckert’s Boyd Orchard hosts AppleFest every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy wagon rides, live entertainment, children’s activities, and lots of apples.

Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show is September 8-9. Shop repurposed antiques, collectibles and architectural salvage for one-of-a-kind decor.

SATURDAY, SEP 15

GleanKY’s first annual Garden Gala is September 15 at Fairyhouse Hall from 6 to 10:30 pm. The Garden Gala is a Slow Food Movement event, which

THURSDAY, SEP 20

The 2018 Designer Showcase Preview Party is September 20 at 3330 Versailles Road. The Showcase features Central Kentucky’s top interior designers and landscapers transformation of the two-story home built by a grandson of renowned Kentucky statesman Henry Clay. The Showcase runs September 21 through October 7.

Bluegrass Greensource hosts a green living workshop on Saturday, September 22 from 10 am to noon.

Learn how to make herb jelly from locally grown plants and produce.

Registration is required.

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REST IN PEACE, MIKE GOOCH

REAL ESTATE

To be productive, I eagerly plan my days, my weeks, my months, my years, my life and my dreams, exactly as I want them. I have been created in the image of the greatest of all creators, God. This means, I too am a Creator. I take great joy and care in creating the greatest of all my creations, my life, and it is good! I see and visualize the desired outcomes of my effort and achievements with absolute faith, always with a huge smile on my face.

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“I am a complicated person. I take vitamins with Diet Ale 8! I love to do auctions and I love to learn!”

—Mike Gooch

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exington’s real estate community is mourning the sudden passing of auctioneer/realtor and LBAR instructor, Mike Gooch in August.

Friends described him as “a Real Estate Broker, Auctioneer, Instructor, and a cowboy in every sense of the word.”

The following is excerpted from his “Get Gooched” University Vision Statement “The following is the “Vision Statement” from which I try to live my life. When I get up and read it and live it, My life is immensely — way — better. Do I always hit the mark? Nope!

However I can not hit the mark if I don’t aim first! This is how I aim. You are

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This is my Vision: To live a happy, a healthy, a positive, a productive, a passionate, and an abundant life.

To be happy first and foremost is for me to live a life in total peace. I enjoy my life and I love everyone and every living creature I encounter. This love is contagious and noticeable. I always show the utmost respect, integrity and honesty in all situations. Seeking first to understand then been understood. I quickly make right any mistake without hesitation...

Passion! This is truly my gift of “double portion”! No matter what I am doing, an auction, a speech, a class, writing a book, riding a horse, or just living life — my passion is apparent and contagious.

Passion is the rocket fuel for being always and forever “Being Gooched” and I am truly thankful for this gift.

To be healthy is to be fit. Spiritually Fit, Emotionally and Mentally Fit, Physically Fit, Financially Fit and Verbally Fit. I carefully and intuitively monitor not only what goes into my mind but what comes out of my mouth, never taking for granted the power of words. I do what it takes through prayer, meditation and constant study, not only to joyfully maintain, but to continue sustained growth in all these areas.

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Abundance — My cup runneth over in every area of my life. I give thanks to God for this abundance and I always give back that which has been given to me.

THIS IS MY VISION!”

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25-Jul-18.............. 1825 BROWNING TRCE .........................................$1,100,000 09-Jul-18.............. 4005 REAL QUIET LN ................................................$934,750 01-Aug-18............. 2520 PASCOLI PL...................................................... $650,000 09-Aug-18............. 2941 BLACKFORD PKWY......................................... $620,000 16-Jul-18.............. 1821 BAHAMA RD ......................................................$545,000 19-Jul-18.............. 4373 TODDS RD ........................................................$530,000 10-Aug-18............. 2479 PASCOLI PL ......................................................$529,000 31-Jul-18.............. 1908 COVINGTON DR ...............................................$480,000 03-Aug-18............. 3661 CAYMAN LN ......................................................$470,000 13-Jul-18.............. 3100 BLACKFORD PKWY .........................................$450,000 16-Jul-18.............. 639 MINT HILL LN ......................................................$436,000 08-Aug-18............. 2656 LUCCA PL ..........................................................$427,600 05-Jun-18............. 965 PRINCESS DOREEN DR ....................................$422,500 06-Aug-18............. 819 LOCHMERE PL................................................... $420,000 31-Jul-18.............. 642 MINT HILL LN ......................................................$410,000 10-Aug-18............. 1982 COVINGTON PT ................................................$400,000 07-Aug-18............. 3565 POLO CLUB BLVD ............................................$382,664 06-Aug-18............. 216 RICHARDSON PL............................................... $374,900 06-Aug-18............. 689 MAIDENCANE DR ...............................................$370,000 31-Jul-18.............. 682 GINGERMILL LN .................................................$353,000 09-Aug-18............. 3612 POLO CLUB BLVD ............................................$347,499 10-Aug-18............. 977 STAR SHOOT PKWY ..........................................$345,000 05-Jul-18.............. 626 BROOKGREEN LN .............................................$345,000 26-Jul-18.............. 828 LIVANIA LN ..........................................................$345,000 13-Jul-18.............. 2001 COVINGTON DR ...............................................$339,900

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REAL ESTATE: Properties recently sold in 40505 and 40509 13-Aug-18............. 3184 BAY SPRINGS PARK........................................ $332,894 10-Aug-18............. 3517 POLO CLUB BLVD............................................ $329,000 31-Jul-18.............. 1779 BATTERY ST .....................................................$328,000 31-Jul-18.............. 2398 PATCHEN WILKES DR .....................................$325,000 24-Jul-18.............. 4736 FOXGLOVE PT ..................................................$325,000 02-Aug-18............. 1046 MARCO LN ........................................................$324,900 27-Jun-18............. 4151 SPERLING DR ..................................................$316,497 08-Aug-18............. 4629 WILLMAN WAY ..................................................$315,000 17-Aug-18............. 1765 AMETHYST WAY ...............................................$308,000 31-Jul-18.............. 1701 AMETHYST WAY ...............................................$308,000 13-Jul-18.............. 1076 ANDOVER FOREST DR.................................... $285,000 20-Jul-18.............. 4424 WALNUT CREEK DR ........................................$288,000 31-Jul-18.............. 3293 ORCHARD GRASS RD .....................................$284,900 03-Aug-18............. 3518 TRANQUILITY PT ..............................................$272,804 15-Aug-18............. 3068 BLACKFORD PKWY......................................... $269,900 23-Jul-18.............. 2209 ICE HOUSE WAY.............................................. $265,000 31-Jul-18.............. 272 LA SOMME DR.................................................... $263,500 24-Jul-18.............. 1085 CRIMSON CREEK DR ......................................$263,000 24-Jul-18 ............. 3740 WARGRAVE WALK........................................... $263,000 13-Jul-18.............. 804 LIVANIA LN ..........................................................$262,500 16-Jul-18.............. 4397 STUART HALL BLVD .........................................$255,000 31-Jul-18.............. 3981 BARNARD DR ...................................................$253,000 16-Aug-18............. 3156 CAVERSHAM PARK LN ....................................$250,000 27-Jul-18.............. 1200 MOON RISE WAY ..............................................$248,000 27-Jul-18.............. 3940 MORNING GLORY LN ......................................$248,000

27-Jul-18.............. 3525 STOLEN HORSE TRCE ....................................$248,000 27-Jul-18.............. 3529 STOLEN HORSE TRCE ....................................$248,000 10-Aug-18............. 3913 BARNARD DR ...................................................$245,500 26-Jul-18.............. 3117 GLENGARTH PARK ..........................................$245,000 31-Jul-18.............. 4174 TRADITION WAY ...............................................$245,000 10-Aug-18............. 3821 MUIRFIELD PL ..................................................$245,000 25-Jul-18.............. 2969 CONSTANTINE AVE ..........................................$242,500 30-Jul-18.............. 553 BULRUSH TRCE .................................................$240,000 20-Jul-18.............. 3677 BEATEN PATH ...................................................$228,000 30-Jul-18.............. 2208 POKEBERRY PARK ..........................................$225,000 20-Apr-18............. 2413 GOOSEBERRY CIR ..........................................$224,000 31-Jul-18.............. 3408 SCOTTISH TRCE ..............................................$217,000 09-Aug-18............. 3248 SWEET CLOVER LN .........................................$213,000 31-Jul-18.............. 2288 ICE HOUSE WAY ..............................................$209,900 13-Aug-18............. 3416 SCOTTISH TRCE ..............................................$199,900 12-Jul-18.............. 2324 LIBERTY STATION CT ......................................$197,000 27-Jul-18.............. 1293 COLORADO RD ................................................$195,000 03-Aug-18............. 4445 BANYAN PARK ..................................................$190,000 15-Aug-18............. 2241 ICE HOUSE WAY ..............................................$188,000 26-Jul-18 ............. 2228 POKEBERRY PARK ..........................................$185,000 27-Jul-18.............. 3413 SWEET CLOVER LN .........................................$183,576 15-Aug-18............. 2385 ARISTOCRACY CIR ..........................................$182,000 13-Aug-18............. 1008 STONECROP DR ..............................................$180,500 23-Jul-18.............. 921 STONECASE CT .................................................$180,000 31-Jul-18.............. 2666 OLD ROSEBUD RD ..........................................$180,000

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Celebrate With Us September 8!

You have played a vital role in Lexington Habitat’s 30 year history.

We hope you'll join us for the celebration and of course, cake!

Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Brief presentation to begin at 2:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King Park 1625 McCullough Drive Lexington, KY 40511

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