STORM RECOVERY EFFORT

APR 22

Mirror Twin Brewing Co. invites you to a “smoke off,” and contenders may enter into either of two categories: Brisket or General. Dishes must be PREMADE (no smokers on site, so smoke ahead of time) and brought in hot.

In order to resume daily operations as soon as possible, we are seeking DONATIONS for a cleanup fund. All donations are taxdeductible and will be used to remove downed trees, clear debris and make necessary repairs to the roof of the Ginkgo Tree Café.

City Launches Solarize Lexington

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has partnered with the Kentucky Solar Energy Society to launch Solarize Lexington. The program helps households reduce their reliance on the electric grid by making it easier to install solar photovoltaics (PV). Solarize Lexington will:

• Connect participants to a vetted solar installer, Solar Energy Solutions

• Provide a step-by-step walk-through of the solar installation process

• Give households access to discounted wholesale rates (up to 20% off)

All solar installations will be individual contracts between the property owner and the solar installer. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government will not assume any liability related to the installation.

Be aware that some companies or individuals might claim to be associated with this program but are not. Solarize Lexington will not come to your home or call you unless you complete an assessment form.

The enrollment period ends July 20, 2023.

STORM DEBRIS?

Lexington Emergency Management wants to hear from residents who have exhausted their ability to clear storm debris from private property. This includes elderly residents, those who are medically fragile, and those with physical or developmental disabilities. This volunteer service will extend to persons who have no other means for debris removal.

Emergency Management is working with volunteer agencies who MAY be able to send debris, brush, and tree-clearing workers to Lexington for a series of work days.

Once registration takes place, the volunteer agency will determine if it can assign work crews to Lexington to meet the debris removal needs. This is ONLY for Fayette County residents.

To register, please call LEXCALL at 859-425-2255, Monday-Friday, from 9 am-5 pm.

HOME & GARDEN CALENDAR

SAT APR 1

Central Kentucky Home and Garden Show is at Lexington Center through Sunday.

SAT APR 22

Check out the All About the Home event at Bluegrass Stockyards. Free admission with door prizes and local vendors. The Heart & Soil Garden Festival is happening at the First Baptist Church of Morehead from 10-4. This outdoor festival will promote and educate visitors about home gardening and the environment, and the joy and benefits it offers to gardeners.

SUN APR 23

Improve your yard habitat for birds and pollinators! Ironweed Nursery will be at Wild Birds Unlimited Sunday, April 23rd from 1PM3PM selling native plants

SAT APR 29

The Scott County Master Gardener Association is hosting a Garden Expo from 9-noon at 1130 Cincinnati Rd in Georgetown. Admission is free. Lots of information and demonstrations about everything garden — soil, herbs, cooking, and plant starts.

SAT MAY 6

Flowers aren’t just for the Derby winner on Derby Day. Come to Wilmore’s Annual Flower Sale and Farmer’s Market at the downtown parking lot on East Main. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Fresh, seasonal and locally grown veggies, bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials for purchase at low prices. Profits from the flower sale are used to replace or add to plant material in the City’s public flower beds.