UK approves Design Phase in Hamburg

BY KRISTI WILLETT

Aplan to begin the design phase for the construction of an outpatient medical facility on land recently approved to be acquired in the Hamburg area was approved Thursday by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Health Care Committee.

UK HealthCare identified a location in the Hamburg area of Lexington to expand its facilities last year and the UK Board of Trustees approved the acquisitions of a total of 41 acres at its June 17, 2022, and Feb. 17, 2023, meetings.

The area in and around Hamburg – specifically, the 40509 zip code – has the largest concentration of UK employees in the county. It is also one of the fastest growing areas in the region.”

—UK President Eli Capilouto

“A key strategic imperative for our university and our academic health system is to take care of our people. The area in and around Hamburg – specifically, the 40509 zip code – has the largest concentration of UK employees in the county. It is also one of the fastest growing areas in the region,” said UK President Eli Capilouto. “Our mission is to advance Kentucky in everything that we do and a healthier state where more people have greater access to quality patient care, closer to their home is a critical part of that mission.”

The $30 million approved for the project will initiate the design phase that will include detailed programming services, schematic design through construction documentation phases and budget estimates for all phases with projected timelines. The new outpatient medical facility will be the first phase of a potential multi-phased project at this new campus. Additional Board approval will be required to initiate the construction phase.

In addition to this approval, the Board endorsed plans to continue to establish new smaller ambulatory sites, specifically to serve UK’s families closer to their homes as well as to address critical needs for medically underserved populations in Fayette County.

UK HealthCare currently offers outpatient services at several other medical facilities across Lexington, including Kentucky Children’s Hospital’s pediatric clinics, the Good Samaritan Professional Arts Center, UK HealthCare-Turfland, the Lexington Surgery Center, Kentucky Clinic South, Polk-Dalton Clinic, the UK HealthCare offices at Fountain Court, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital.

Kids And Families

FCPS Recognizes Teachers of the Year

Fayette County Public Schools announced their 2022-23 District Teachers of the Year at a special ceremony on May 16th. Congratulations to Hallie Piatt of Wellington Elementary and José Fedriani-Costa of Bryan Station Middle!

Piatt began teaching in 2014 after initially working in the banking industry. “I had always wanted to be a teacher,” said Piatt. “I love learning, and I love people. Building relationships is the best part of it. I just love seeing kids grow,” she said.

Fedriani-Costa joined FCPS five years ago after beginning his teaching career in Europe. “Education is a tool for our future. Every youngster deserves a chance to realize their potential, and education is the way for them to get the future they desire,” he said.

Awards

Jennifer “Jenny” McCall, a middle school science teacher from Winburn Middle School in Lexington, is among ten teachers from eight states who have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) training, national network building and project support for middle school science teachers nationwide.

Kids Calendar

FRI JUN 2

Welcome to the Spider-verse! A portal to the Spider-Verse is opening at Movie Tavern Brannon

Crossing and dropping off some visitors. Meet your favorite Spidey characters and grab a pic in the lobby for the release of Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse from 5pm-9pm on Jun 2 and Jun 3.

FRI JUN 2

Friday Flicks returns to Jacobson Park, offering a great evening of entertainment for all ages, including a free movie and fun activities. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food vendors will be on-site, or you are welcome to bring your own picnic. Lexington Parks and Recreation’s Friday Flicks is sponsored by J & T’s Italian Ice who will serve their delicious Italian ice at the event. Other concessions include Piggin’ Out Food Truck, West Sixth Brewery, Bluegrass Kettlemasters Kettlecorn, Wise Bird Cider Co. and on select dates Churreria la Coneja, Bluegrass Concessions and The Flying Waffle Food Truck.

For safety, pets are not permitted for this event. Pre-movie activities include children’s games, free temporary tattoos, petting zoo, non-profits, and a preshow themed around that night’s movie. Activities begin at 7 p.m. with the movie starting at dark.

Full Schedule:

• June 2: Turning Red – Preshow Yoga Session

• June 9: Lightyear – Preshow Sora Aerial Arts Performance

• June 16: Bad Guys – Preshow Karate Demonstration

• June 23: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – Preshow Fencing Demonstration

• June 30: Minions: The Rise of Gru – Preshow Dance Party

SAT JUN 3

Kids of all ages are invited to the free, familyfriendly event, Truckapalooza, where they can learn about and explore more than 20 trucks from the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. Meet the drivers who help keep Lexington running, plus see trucks in action during the “road-eo” skills challenge. Stop by for crafts, games and giveaways throughout the day! The site is wheelchair accessible. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 10 am to Noon, 1631 Old Frankfort Pike.

Join thousands of fellow LEGO® fans when the BrickUniverse INSPIRE TOUR comes to Lexington’s Central Bank Center. Experience it all at BrickUniverse - LEGO® exhibits and creations built by LEGO® Artists from around the country, Professional LEGO® artists, LEGO® building zones, brick merchants and more.

It’s “o-fish-al!” The Lexington Police Department is hosting Cops and Bobbers Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gainesway Park Fishing Pond.

3The public is invited to join officers for a fun event featuring fishing, free food, and face painting. No previous fishing experience or fishing license is required, and fishing equipment will be provided. Cops and Bobbers is a free event designed for children.

Sat Jun 24

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary hosts a Junior Explorers event. Learn about the world of the forest floor and the tiny creatures that live there. Then return to the nature center to create your own forest floor in a jar. For kids K-5th grade. Registration is required.

Blue Grass Airport Opens Nursing Suite

Blue Grass Airport has opened a Mothers’ Nursing Suite as a new amenity in the airport terminal. Dedicated exclusively to nursing mothers, this suite provides a comfortable space for breastfeeding or pumping mothers while traveling with their families.

Conveniently located post-security in the Concourse B gate areas, this new suite includes two small rooms—one private space with a locked door and a larger room that includes a microwave, deep sink, full-length mirror, diaper changing station, wellplaced electrical outlets and space for luggage. Both rooms include comfortable gliding and rocking chairs, and the aesthetics, lighting and décor in the suite are soothing and soft to provide a calm setting.

“The addition of this suite will provide a great experience for nursing mothers flying to/from Lexington,” said Eric Frankl, president & CEO of Blue Grass Airport. “We realize that it can be challenging for mothers when they travel, and we hope this new facility will ease that process and provide them with a comfortable and private location.

Diabetic?

Did you know the Lexington Health Department has a Diabetes Care & Education Specialist who can help you free of charge! To learn more, visit www.LFCHD. org/diabetes.

Summer Heat Advisories

Lexington’s Division of Emergency Management is reminding the public that: “About 40 children a year die from heatstroke, either because they were left or became trapped in a car. That’s about one child every ten days killed in a hot car. As of May 2023, four children have died due to being forgotten in parked cars.”

Heatstroke Facts

The majority of hot car deaths — 53% — happen because someone forgets a child in a car. You may be asking yourself: How does this happen? Families who lost a loved one thought the same thing at one point, but then the tragedy happened to them. Hot car deaths don’t just occur in the summer heat. On average, the first vehicular heatstroke of the year happens in March, according to Jan Null, who has been tracking such deaths since 1998. Among the trends he discovered over the years:

• About 46% of the time when a child was forgotten, the caregiver meant to drop the child off at a daycare or preschool.

• Thursdays and Fridays — the end of the workweek — have had the highest deaths.

• More than half of the deaths (54%) are children under 2 years old.

Check The Back Seat

Parents and caregivers, get in the habit of always checking the back seat of the car before locking the doors. Remember: Check the Back Seat.

• Place a briefcase, purse, or cell phone next to the child’s car seat so that you’ll always check the back seat before leaving the car.

• Keep a stuffed animal or another toy in your child’s car seat when it’s empty. Move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat.

• Set a rule for your childcare provider; have them call you if your child doesn’t arrive as scheduled. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

HEALTH & WELLNESS CALENDAR

THU JUN 1

Join Kentucky Blood Center on June 1 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. for the North Lime Coffee & Donuts Blood Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

JUN 9

Central Bank Center is partnering with Kentucky Blood Center to boost the summer blood supply. Donors in and around downtown Lexington are encouraged to donate blood at Central Bank Center anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9.

SAT JUN 10

Walk to End Epilepsy, 9 am, Kentucky Horse Park.

Join the McConnell Springs Steps Challenge. How many steps do people walk while at McConnell Springs? That’s the question. When you come out on this day use your own pedometer or borrow one from the front desk and tell the staff how far you walked.

Thu Jun 22

Join the Bluegrass HealthCare Coalition at Noon at the Lexington Health Department. Mission: helping Lexington be well. “Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation. Values: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Equity, Service.”

TUE JUL 4

The Bluegrass 10,000 and Fun Run invites you to the 47th annual race! The 10K foot race begins at 7:30 a.m., and the wheelchair race begins at 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4 in downtown Lexington. The course is now USATF-certified. The Fun Run is a 1-mile course running through downtown, into Thoroughbred Park, and joining with the Bluegrass 10,000 for the finish.

FRI JUN 16

Senior Calendar

SUN JUN 4

Lexington’s Historic Mary Todd Lincoln House will host “A House Divided” tour of the Lexington Cemetery, focusing on the community’s divided loyalties during the Civil War. Museum staff will be

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stationed along the route to share stories of both soldiers and civilians. The walk will feature family plots and Union and Confederate burial grounds. Recommended for ages 12-up. Purchase tickets online. To begin the walk, arrive between 2 pm and 3 pm at the Henry Clay Monument at Lexington Cemetery (833 W. Main Street, Lexington). The route is approximately one mile.

Don’t miss Preston Greens Senior Living’s Bluegrass Festival from 6-9pm. Come enjoy live music, food, and drinks! Wine and beer are available for purchase — no outside food or beverages allowed. All event proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. 1825 Little Herb Way, Lexington.

SUN JUN 25

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the Christ the King Alzheimer’s Support Group have partnered to bring you the latest information on Alzheimer’s and the current research striving to find a cure. Speakers will include Dr. Greg Jicha, MD, Ph.D., Social Worker Kelly Parsons, CSW, Clinical Trials Research Manager Alexandra Curtis, and Silver Lexington’s Amber Lakin. The program begins at 12:30 in Hehmann Hall and will offer a light lunch free of charge. Registration is required by calling 859-268-2861.

FRI JUN 2

Free Friday Flicks resumes at Jacobson Park! Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park offers a great evening of entertainment for all ages including a feature movie and fun activities. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food vendors will be on-site or you are welcome to bring your own picnic. For safety, pets are not permitted for this event. Premovie activities include children’s games, pettingzoos, non-profits and more. Activities begin at 7 p.m. with the movie starting at dark. Tonight’s Feature is Turning Red.

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair returns on Friday and Saturday, the first weekend in June.

Sat Jun 3

The Blue Thunder KY5 Bike and Car Show is 9 am to 4 pm at Frederick Douglass High School. Bike awards are sponsored by Harley-Davidson.

Join the Living Arts and Science Festival for a Sustainable Living Green Fest 10 am to 3 pm.

MON JUN 5

Boz Scaggs performs at the Lexington Opera House.

THU JUN 8

FRI JUN 9

Tonight’s Free Friday Flick screening at Jacobson Park is Lightyear.

FRI JUN 16

Railbird Festival returns this year, in a new location at Red Mile after taking a hiatus.

The Bluegrass Fair has been a Lexington Summer tradition since 1961, and is open nightly June 8-18, 2023. There will be rides and games, pageants, attractions, and family entertainment. Presented by the Lexington Lions Club. Open at 5 pm weekdays (M-F) and at 3 pm on weekends (Sat.-Sun.)

The Maserati Mingle is a preview show for July’s Keeneland Concours d’Elegance. Enjoy an evening of over 40 hand-picked rare, exotic, classic and collectible vehicles on display. Food and drink will be available from local businesses at the Summit. There will be new Maseratis on display. All proceeds benefit UK Healthcare Kentucky Children’s Hospital, 5 pm to 9 pm, The Summit.

Tonight’s Free Friday Flick screening at Jacobson Park is The Bad Guys.

SAT JUN 17

The Bluegrass Creative Market has relocated from Southland to the Summit at Fritz Farm.

The Summer 2023 market is Saturday, June 17 from 10 am to 3 pm and Sunday, June 18th from 12-5PM. The pop-up is at the Summit at Fritz Farm inside the Barn and outside on the back patio and adjoining parking lot, centrally located at the Summit.

Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.

Come ready to shop local from 50 artists and makers from all over Kentucky including food and drinks.

Volunteers are invited to RiverSweep — the annual event that helps clean up litter and trash from the 12 miles of the Kentucky River that touch Fayette County. It’s a great opportunity to see the river up close and start the summer off with a clean environment. The River Sweep is a rain or shine event, so dress for the weather. The event is sponsored by the City of Lexington and the Kentucky River Authority, Saturday, June 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Boat Ramp off Old Richmond Rd.

Fri Jun 23

Tonight’s Free Friday Flick screening at Jacobson Park is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Ross Mathews’ comedy tour, ‘I Gotchu, Gurl,” stops by the Lexington Opera House.

Thu Jun 22

Thomas Rhett’s Home Team Tour comes to Rupp Arena, 7:30 pm.

Fri Jun 30

Tonight’s Free Friday Flick screening at Jacobson Park is Minions: The Rise of Gru

Coming Soon

JUL 7 Berea Craft Festival

JUL 10 Junior League Horse Show

AUG 12 Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lexington Opera House ather’s Day falls on Sunday June 18, 2023 and there’s no shortage of options for celebrating Dads — and grads (at peak graduation season) in the month scheduled for Sunday June 18, 2023 at 2 pm at the Coldstream Research Park in Lexington (near the dog park and behind the Embassy Suites Hotel).

Craft with Dad! Join Michael’s in-store to make a woodburned tag keychain as a gift for dad! You can RSVP to Michael’s online to receive an email reminder of the date, time and location.

Shop with Dad! Father’s Day weekend come out and enjoy a summer artisan market and yummy food trucks at Bluegrass Creative Market, which has recently relocated from Southland Drive to the Summit. Shop Noon to 5 pm and visit with Kentucky artists and makers inside and outside at the Barn in the Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington. Bring your friends and family, come hungry and ready to shop local. Dog friendly, with free admission.

Keeneland Concours d’Elegance. Enjoy an evening of over 40 hand-picked rare, exotic, classic and collectible vehicles on display. Food and drink will be available from local businesses at the Summit. There will be new Maseratis on display. All proceeds benefit UK Healthcare Kentucky Children’s Hospital, 5 pm to 9 pm, The Summit.

John Calipari Father-Son Camp – presented by White, Greer and Maggard Orthodontics – is scheduled for June 9-10, the second session will be June 16-17 (on Father’s Day weekend) and the third session will be June

The father and son participants will be treated to instruction from the Kentucky coaches and staff, along with current available Wildcat players through detailed skill work and competitions in the Joe Craft Center and the Seaton Center. Father and son teams will compete with fellow campers of appropriate age groups (based on son’s age/grade level) in competitions that incorporate skills learned throughout the camp. The skill work is designed on Main Street closed its doors on Mother’s Day weekend in May, after 67 years in

The Ginkgo Tree Cafe has opened at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for the season.

EAT & DRINK CALENDAR

Thu Jun

The Kentucky Castle hosts Bourbon and Thoroughbreds: A Taste of Kentucky. Your host for the evening, Phil Kollin (“Phil Talks Whiskey”), will guide you through four delicious bourbon samples, partnered with tales that promise to be fun, fascinating, and all 100% true.

After the tasting, you’ll enjoy a personal charcuterie plate prepared by our chef, and cocktails will be available for purchase. Each ticket includes the four bourbon samples, a charcuterie plate, and a Kentucky Castle-branded Glencairn glass.

Sat Jun 10

Spend your day at BlueGrass Stockyards for BBQ Fest! This year’s event includes vendors, live music, kids’ activities and so much more! Visit our neighbors just down the road in Clark County for the Winchester Beer Cheese Festival. It begins at 10 am.

Jun 19

SoulFeast Week is a traditional food week featuring black-owned restaurants in Lexington, Kentucky. Participating restaurants will create a unique, off-menu food entree for $10.00.

In partnership with Black Soil KY, each food entree must feature at least one ingredient sourced from a black farmer or producer in Kentucky, Jun 19 through Jun 25.

Hg June Calendar

THU JUN 15

Join the Kentucky Castle for their fourth annual Lavender Festival. Guests are invited to browse market vendors, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, and listen to live music while exploring the Castle and Farm Grounds. In addition to market vendors, food trucks, and live music, there will be Farm Enrichment Activities and Workshops Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm. Each day is a new topic, so please check the schedule to ensure tickets for the correct day. Thursday’s programming will include holistic gardening.

SAT JUN 17

Community Garden Days