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Experts from ARGI Financial Group host “Lunch & Learn: Advice for Startups and Entrepreneurs” at Awesome Inc on March 1, at 12 pm. This interactive session is open to the community and focuses on financial advice and skills that are essential for entrepreneurs, startups, business owners, and freelancers. Learn about the REDI process and how to grow revenue, increase profitability, and secure capital.

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Martine’s is Moving Martine’s Pastries is relocating to the East End of Lexington. Owners, Martine and Jim Holzman plan to move and renovate their bakery in a building

Questions to Ask Before Taking Social Security Social Security can be an important part of your retirement income. So, before you start making decisions about your payments, you’ll want to know what questions to ask. Here are a few to consider: How soon can I start collecting Social Security? You can begin receiving Social Security as early as age 62. However, your payments, as well as the survivor benefits payable to your spouse, will be significantly lower than if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely to be between 66 and 67. Can I wait until I’m past full retirement age to begin collecting payments? Yes. Your monthly benefits will continue to rise until you reach 70, at which point they will max out. Which is better: taking smaller payments for more years, or larger payments for fewer years? There’s no simple answer to this question. If you are in good health and have a family history of longevity, you may decide it’s worth your while to wait as long as possible before collecting benefits. Also, if you enjoy working and don’t

that was built in 1873. The new bakery will feature a coffee shop and cafe. A grand opening is planned for late April. Mayor Names New Police Chief Mayor Gray announced former Assistant Chief Police Lawrence Weathers will be Lexington’s next police chief. Lawrence is a native of Lexington and uses his success in the police department as a message to young people that you can be successful regardless of what neighborhood you live in. Weathers will officially start as Chief on March 5.

immediately need the Social Security payments, you may choose to wait. On the other hand, if your health is questionable, or if you would rather retire than continue working, you might want to start taking payments earlier. And, of course, if you simply need the money to help support yourself, you may not be able to wait. Additionally, don’t forget potential implications for your spouse. Since the survivor benefit is based on the size of your retirement benefit, it may make sense to delay and maximize your retirement benefit, which could help provide the maximum benefit for your surviving spouse. If I’m still employed when I begin taking Social Security, will my monthly checks be reduced? If you’re working, and you start collecting benefits before you reach full retirement age, your payments could be reduced if you earn more than the Social Security earnings limits, which are adjusted each year. Once you pass your full retirement age, though, you can earn as much as you like without having your payments reduced (although they could still be taxed). Will I be taxed on my Social Security benefits? Social Security benefits can be taxable at any age, whether you’re employed or not. To understand your tax liability, consult

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THURSDAY MARCH 15

Join the Lexington Young Professionals Association for a special event at Jake’s Cigar Bar on March 15 at 5:30 pm. Enjoy a tasting of three different bourbons, with an explanation of how to enjoy each from Jake himself. Jake, a young entrepreneur, will also give a brief explanation of how he got started and take questions about the business and his experiences with it. NCAA tournament games will be up on the tv’s.

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Feeders Supply on Richmond Road hosts a Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption Event on March 3 at 11 am.

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The 11th annual Tails & Ales beertasting fundraiser for Lexington Humane Society will be held on Friday, March 9 at 7pm to 10pm at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa. This fun beertasting also features snacks and live music.

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Take a trip to Feeders Supply on Richmond Road to see adorable puppies. Head over there at noon to find a furry friend and benefit the Paris Animal Welfare Society. RaceRise hosts the inaugural Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 miler & 5K on March 10 at 9 am in Versailles, KY. Run a scenic course through the heart of horse country. Partial proceeds benefit the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and the Woodford Humane Society.

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Pet photos with the Easter Bunny will be taken on Mondays, March 12, 19, and 26 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Enter through the mall entrance next to Talbots. Pets will not be allowed in any area of the mall other than the designated Easter Bunny photo area.

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MEET THE MUSIC MASTER AT DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL By Kim Thomas

o be a choral director takes more than a music degree. It takes an unusually talented leader to lead a choirt. It requires the patience of a teacher, the precision of a timekeeper, and pride of a performer to present master works by dozens of voices, all at different stages of maturity.

Lexington’s popular lead actor and director Bob Singleton has also worked with Greene at Studio Players and has “seen her in action as a director, an instructor, an actress, vocalist, instrumentalist, administrator,” describing her as a “leader and a collaborator, a teacher and a student,” adding, “she works in macro and micro, she knows when to push and when to pull back, when to nurture, and when to challenge.” He says, “I don’t know if there has ever been a detail that has slipped by her. Her work ethic and work load is legendary. She is fearless. I’m fortunate to have spent some time in her orbit, and we’re all fortunate to have her here.” Dee Mason-Walker, Director of Choirs and Director of Bands at East At Frederick Douglass High Jessamine High School School, the director of choral activimet Greene at an event ties is Jessica Greene, who fits all recruiting teachers in those descriptions and more. She Kentucky, and they’ve can be seen managing the stage worked together on sevat Studio Players, directing the eral shows. She says, musical components of Kentucky “Jessica was my menConservatory Theater’s Summerfest tor last year during KTIP, and Winterfest (Sweeney Todd) which is a first year internand her alma mater, Berea College ship program for new just finished American Idiot, which teachers in Kentucky. She she also directed. She is involved always has the best interin nearly every musical ests of those around her in production in town and mind — she is what I call a lauded by the best in the servant leader. Her students are very business. lucky to have her. She will always give Natalie Cummins, a her best to them and expect the best from them. props mistress who stage She is going to do great things at Douglass and I manages Studio Players, can’t wait to see them happen!” BCTC plays, and countless other presentations, says, “I’ve worked with arried to Stephen Greene, Jessica her steadily since she was music direcGreene is blessed with a life helper tor on Spamalot in 2015, the year I was who has never missed any of her perproduction manager at Summerfest. Since that time, we’ve worked together formances and also teaches (math) at on probably half a dozen shows with FDHS. She says, “My husband was Summerfest, Winterfest, and The Rep. very excited about the vision of FDHS, She’s an excellent artist AND teacher. so when the position opened up, I knew Her consistency and high standards I had to go for it. When I interviewed for the position, I remember wonderinspire all of us to achieve more.” ing if it would be too difficult to return

HAMBURGJOURNAL.COM to the classroom after two years as a district arts coordinator. I knew my passion for student learning and the arts was so strong that I would fall back into the routine, and my arts administration knowledge was strong enough to develop an effective curriculum for the Douglass population. I also knew that the opportunity to establish an arts program was a once-in-a-lifetime dream. The cherry on top is getting to work with my husband for the ninth year in a row!” Greene is excited about the second half of her Frederick Douglass High School inaugural school year as the Director of Choral Activities and VPA teacher (Visual and Performing Arts). She says, “My main focus is to ensure that the choral program is built for the diverse population of Frederick Douglass High School and to encourage students to be life-long appreciators and lovers of music, whether it becomes their career or not. For VPA I am developing curriculum with a focus on global competency through the study of music, dance, theater and visual art. We are studying the things that connect our world and our experiences. We study Visual and Performing Arts to remember where we’ve been and to know where we are going.” She says, “At FDHS, we want to make sure our students are exposed to diverse, high-quality live performances and art exhibits. The UK Jazz Ensemble came to FDHS last week and performed a free concert for our Arts students and due to our amazing facility, we were able to open the opportunity to other students in the building. My VPA students were tasked with the assignment to write a review on the performance, and also complete an assignment on dynamics that happened to coincide with the unit we were working on. Our band students were able to see the next level of band opportunity available to them through a

collegiate program. Having live performance opportunities for students in the Arts or otherwise, allows the information to become real and tangible.” She is proud of the student leadership, saying, “I love to allow students to take charge of their learning. We spent the first two months of school developing the culture of the classroom. This included classroom expectations, rehearsal technique and building a mission and goals. As the students started to realize that this was their program, they started to take ownership [of it] and its excellence.” The students signed up for student leadership positions and voted. Now, “the leadership team meets once a week to discuss how rehearsals are going and what they can do to grow the program. Then the president sits down with me and tells me how students are feeling and always asks, ‘what can I do better?’ This week, the a capella ensemble, the North Stars, began learning how to run a student-led rehearsal. We had to first create an environment of trust that would be conducive to peers leading peers. There will be mistakes, but greater learning comes from the ownership in student leadership.”

Greene is eager to talk about Kentucky Conservatory Theater’s Sweeney Todd which is in rehearsal for KCT’s Winterfest 2018. Frederick Douglass High School is an in-kind sponsor, allowing KCT to rehearse at the school, and in return KCT offers internship opportunities to students of FDHS. She elaborates on the winwin, “Students helped run the audition process where we had over 75 of the most talented local performers attend! FDHS students have also been shadowing our stage manager and directors and will have the opportunity to work backstage and with the crew during the production that runs January 18th through 28th at the Grand Reserve. The cast of 12 is also a diverse team who will take on the lead roles and the ensemble parts, much like our production of My Fair Lady two years ago.”

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March 2018 | 7 of creative expression and the importance of collaboration. A student who is a creative thinker can solve any problem that presents itself and through collaboration and appreciation for others from different backgrounds and experiences, they can find a solution that is best for everyone. If we think about our world today, it is a fastpaced, ever-changing society... Which means, we are preparing students for careers that do not yet exist. Therefore, it is important to teach students that characteristics and basic skills that are necessary for whatever future they build for themselves. The ability to work in a team to achieve a common goal, to think critically about an issue and approach the solution in different ways and to effectively communicate with words, facial expressions and body language will take them far in life. Whether they want to pursue a career or degree in the Arts or not, it is always my goal to teach all students those basic principles...I want them to have the tools to succeed in life, on and off the stage.” oming from a musical family, Jessica says that throughout her Mom’s pregnancy, her mother prayed her child would be a musician. “Her prayers definitely proved strong and I sang more than I talked, which is a lot. I started playing the piano at 7 and added the violin in the 5th grade. I can remember wanting to sing the role of ‘Mary’ in the elementary Christmas program and not getting the role. Instead,

C FDHS drama department has already presented its first show, a very successful rendition of “All I ever really need to know I learned from being a zombie,” and they even competed at KTYA. They are rehearsing for their next production, Crazy Town, and she says, “Our students are shining on stage and off stage as they learn to work Tech, running crew and front of house.”

“Growth comes with hard work... I push students to step outside of the comfort zone and to not allow the expectations of others to define their potential in life.” — Jessica Greene, Frederick Douglass High School

Greene explains she is offering more than the musical nuts-and-bolts of singing. “I am not just teaching songs or the elements of Visual and Performing Arts. I am teaching students the importance

I was given the role of the donkey in ‘The Friendly Beasts.’ I sang, ‘I said the donkey shaggy and brown, I carried his mother up and down…’ Even in elementary school I thought...why am I singing about the role I wanted?” She stayed in choir through middle school while taking private piano

lessons and studying the Suzuki method for violin but she did venture into theatre and got to play little orphan Molly in Annie in middle school. In high school, she split time between violin and piano lessons at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music as part of the pre-college training program. She admits, “There were times when the extensive training became overwhelming, and I told my mother weekly through tears that I was quitting. She would always respond with a kind but firm, ‘No, you’re not!’ She knew that I loved music and that there was value in the training even when I couldn’t see the benefit. I am so thankful for my mother’s wisdom!” In school, she played piano for show choir and the musicals (Little Shop of Horrors, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Once Upon a Mattress). “Our choir always performed ‘Joyful Joyful’ from Sister Act II, and I was determined to sing that Lauryn Hill solo! I never got that solo, but I learned to accompany the song really well. I felt as if I was always going to be the person behind the piano and never in the spotlight.” To earn the “Cheek to Cheek” solo as a senior in high school, she says, “I worked harder than I ever prepped for any piano jury or any chair challenge in orchestra….We traveled our competition show to Branson, Missouri and I stepped from behind the piano and sang that solo on the big stage and those lyrics rang true: ‘Heaven, I’m in heaven, and my heart beats so that I can hardly speak.’ I walked away with new confidence and the award for ‘best female vocalist.’ The award affirmed what I had already realized: Growth comes with hard work, and no one can put you into a box. I use my personal experience to guide my focus on teaching and learning. I push students to step outside of the comfort zone and to not allow the expectations of others to define their potential in life.” essica and Stephen Greene will celebrate their anniversary in March and she says, “he understands what

tech week really means and he understands why I push myself so hard to create meaningful art and memorable opportunities for my students and anyone with whom I collaborate. He is starting to discover his passion for technical theatre and is getting to explore that talent even more at FDHS with the brand new auditorium! My EKU ensemble calls him travel dad, and each cast I work with knows that they can count on him to provide snacks, water bottles and erasers for music scores. Our students adopts us as Momma Greene and Uncle Steve and they add to our family every semester. We love taking care of our ‘kids’ and supporting, mentoring and encouraging the in whatever field they choose to explore.” Parents and students of Frederick Douglass High School can rest assured their choral department is in good hands.

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Greene came to the Bluegrass to attend Berea College, where she studied vocal music education and worked as the choral librarian. She did a few shows at the Berea Theatre program and also served as musical director for a studentled production of The Wiz.

After Berea, she went to EKU for a Master’s in choral conducting. Berea Theatre Professor, Deborah Martin, asked her to serve as musical director for a production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Greene says, “it opened a floodgate of opportunities. EKU heard I directed for a Collegiate program and Homer Tracey asked me to be the musical director for Beauty and the Beast as part of my graduate assistantship hours. The father of a cast member of Beauty and the Beast was Scott Halverson Turner, who happened to be the current president of Studio Players and he spoke to me after the show about possibly directing the summer show at Studio players, The Marvelous Wonderettes. Seven years later, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Berea College, EKU, Studio players, Actors Guild of Lexington, Woodford Theatre, The Rep, Kentucky Conservatory Theater, Leed’s Center for the Arts, East and West Jessamine High School, Scott County High School, SCAPA Bluegrass and Lafayette, The Lyric Theatre, Athens West and now Frederick Douglass High School.”

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RaceRise hosts the inaugural Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 miler & 5K on March 10 at 9 am in Versailles, KY. Run a scenic course through the heart of horse country. Partial proceeds benefit the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and the Woodford Humane Society.

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SATURDAY MARCH 17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Join everyone in downtown Lexington this St. Patrick’s Day. Lexington’s St. Patrick’s parade is the city’s longestrunning annual civic event. The parade and festival are part of an all-day celebration that begins at 8 am with the 12th annual Shamrock Shuffle to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity. At 11 am, the “Blessing of the Keg” at the

Alltech tents in Cheapside Park kicks off the festival. The parade begins at 1 pm, rain or shine. Join Man O’War Harley-Davidson on St. Patrick’s Day and ride out to the downtown St. Patty’s Day Parade. The day will start with donuts and coffee at 10:45 am with kickstands up at 11:30 am. Let Lexington hear your engines and roar downtown with as many motorcycles as possible.

Slainte Public House in Georgetown, KY is hosting a special “Kegs & Eggs Irish Breakfast” on March 17, catered by Local Feed. There will be three seatings, 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am. Mirror Twin Brewing on National Ave. is hosting their St. Paddy’s Day Party. There will be drinks, music, a costume contest, and kid-friendly activities. Join Whiskey Bear for a comparative tasting of premium Irish Whiskeys and Kentucky Bourbons on St. Patrick’s Day. Led by industry expert, Tim Knittel of Distilled Living, this is a unique tasting experience. Time spots are 1, 2, and 3 pm. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

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Aiden’s Angels, a non-profit organization intended to help support families with children affected by Congenital Heart Disease, hosts the “Hunt for Hope” at Pleasant Ridge Park. There will be games, face painting, pictures with the Easter bunny, food, and refreshments from 1:30-2:10 pm and the hunt begins at 2:15 pm. To help raise money they are asking for a donation for each child participating. All donations are tax deductible.

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rom the misty green fields of Ireland to the windswept bluegrass of Kentucky, we’re all a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.

Carpe diem. When Lexington rolls out the green carpet to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, there’s something Itsh for just about everyone in every restaurant, on every corner, and in every bar throughout town. Green beer, Guinness Stout, and Irish whiskey flows freely from indoor, outdoor, and curbside bars. Whether strictly authentic or riffs on authenticity, Irish fare stands front and center. Variations of Shepherd’s Pie,

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Colcannon, Lamb Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew, Boxty, and Guinness-infused anything are plentiful. Fancy a parade? Grab a drink and stake claim to a curb on Main Street to soak in the familiar sound of bagpipes echoing through the downtown buildings to usher in the throngs of Irish dancers, horses, cars, and clowns happily meandering down Main Street. Go ahead, raise a glass, kiss the Blarney Stone, or forage for clovers. Eat, drink, and be merry. When the frivolity wanes, the festivities ebb, the parade passes by, and it’s time to retreat, cuddle up with a comforting bowl of Dublin Coddle.

ublin coddle, in its purist form, is a humble Irish stew containing only chopped potatoes, sliced onions, Irish pork sausages, bacon (rashers) and parsley layered in a pot with enough stock or water to cover and left to simmer (coddle) low and slow for 2 to 4 hours. Variations (considered sacrilege by some folks) might include carrots, parsnips, or pearl barley. Staying true to the spirit of a traditional Dublin Coddle, I brought the Emerald Isle to the bluegrass with the local flavors of Kentucky. Dublin Coddle.

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After drizzling 1/4 cup vegetable oil into the bottom of a cast iron dutch oven set over medium heat, I fried 1/2 pound sliced Foothills Meats fresh bacon for 5-6 minutes until crisped before scooping the pieces out onto paper towels to drain. While the oil was still sizzling hot, I placed 1 1/2 pounds Stonecross Farm pork sausages into the pot and let them rip, turning occasionally, until they were deeply caramelized on all sides. After removing the sausages to drain, I tumbled 10 peeled whole shallots into the steaming pork fat. When the shallots softened and started to brown, I added 4 whole (peeled and smashed) garlic cloves along with 2 sliced leeks. Just before the leeks took on color, I deglazed the pot with 3/4 cup Kentucky Ale Bourbon Barrel Stout and let it reduce by half before pulling it from the heat.

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Off the heat, I scattered 5 sliced carrots over the shallots followed by a layer of chopped yukon gold potatoes, chopped Casey County white sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and minced fresh parsley. After nestling the sausages into the potatoes, I showered them with additional parsley and topped everything off with overlapping 1/2â&#x20AC;? thick sliced potatoes.

I pulled the stew from the oven and brushed the top layer of potatoes with melted unsalted butter. After spooning the tender pork sausages and softened sweet vegetables over seasoned plumped pearl barley, I finished with the unctuous drinkable broth, Celtic grey sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh parsley.

After adding enough chicken stock to cover the sausages, (about 2 1/2 cups), I brought the stock to a boil, reduced it to a simmer, covered the pot, and slid it into a low preheated 325 degree oven to coddle in its juices for 2 1/2 hours.

Simple.

Rustic. Warming. Coddled.

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Kentucky American Water salutes the 2018 Science Fair participants and winners. Nearly 700 Fayette County public, private, and homeschool students in grades four through 12 participated in the 34th Annual Kentucky American Water Science Fair coordinated by Fayette County Public Schools at Bryan Station High School. A total of 168 student projects received awards. Seven projects received special recognition from Kentucky American Water for demonstrating achievement in water science projects, and three students received the Urban Environmental Award, which recognizes outstanding projects related to environmental stewardship.

EVENTS THURSDAY MARCH 1

Solve the Mammal Skull Mystery by investigating a variety of real mammal skulls from armadillos, beavers, horses, deer, badgers, and more with University of Kentucky Biology professor, Dr. James Krupa. Enjoy examining and touching real animal bones on March 1 at the Living Arts and Science Center.

High School Sophomores and Juniors are invited to visit Transy’s college fair on March 6th from 10:00am11:30am. More than 45 public and private colleges from around Kentucky and out-of-state were in attendance last year to speak with students.

TUESDAY MARCH 6

The Living Arts and Science Center are having Pre-K Art Day on each Tuesday in March. Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch is hostin “Teen Space: Little Bits” Teens are encouraged to get social in real life with games, crafts, book chat, and other hands-on activities. Come play with Little Bits Robots and grab a slice of pizza. Recommended for ages 13 to 18.

Drop by the Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch for “Play + Create: All about Dr. Seuss” for hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities from games to art projects. For grades K-5.

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SATURDAY MARCH 3

The University of Kentucky Department of STEM Education hosts STEM Day on March 3 at 9:30 am. Kids grades K-12 and adults of all ages can gather at Frederick Douglass High School to enjoy a morning filled with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic activities.

way to make an impact on the next generation of community leaders while improving the quality of life in the city of Lexington.

FRIDAY MARCH 9

South Elkhorn Christian Church hosts Little Elks Spring Consignment Sale on March 9 and March 10. Shop for kids clothing (newborn-juniors), shoes, accessories, bedding, equipment, toys, and more.

SATURDAY MARCH 10

Each year, half a million people across America come together to have fun and raise money to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Join Lexington Young Professionals Association at Collins Bowling on Southland at 3 pm for Bowl for Kids’ Sake. It’s a great

Drop by the Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch for “Maker Monday: Maze Maker” Build, invent, and create with a variety of materials—your only limit is your imagination! Construct your own tape maze and test out your navigation skills with the Sphero Mini. Please bring a smart phone or device such as an iPad or tablet. For grades K-5. Registration required.

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The Kentucky Children’s Garden season grand opening for 2018 is Thursday, March 15 at The Arboretum. The Children’s Garden is open Thursday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. The season runs from March 15 through May 27. Daily admission and season memberships are available for purchase.

FRIDAY MARCH 16 The Summer Youth Job Training Program will host an informational breakfast for local businesses and community-based organizations. Employers will learn about the program, and how they can partner with the City to provide career opportunities for Lexington youth at no cost. All Lexington-based businesses and organizations are invited to the free event. To register for the breakfast, contact the SYJTP office at (859) 3005330 or mmorton@lexingtonky.gov.

‘In My View,” an international children’s art exhibition, will be at the Living Arts and Science Center from March 16 until late May.

SATURDAY MARCH 17

Drop by the Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch for “Teen Volunteer-aThon” Earn volunteer hours, help your community, and make new friends on this special day of service! All participants will receive 2 hours of community service. Application and registration must be completed at the Eastside Branch Library by Wednesday, March 14th. For ages 14-17. Registration required.

SATURDAY MARCH 24

On Saturday, March 24, Bryan Station High School PTSA will host the inaugural “Taste of Station” event from 1-3 pm at Bryan Station High School. The event involves teams of chefs who will prepare sample size portions of entrees or desserts and attendees can vote on their favorite dish and best presentation. All proceeds will go to support The Academies of Bryan Station.

SUNDAY MARCH 25

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LUCKY 13 FOR DANCEBLUE

UK Employee Dance Party Raises Donation for DanceBlue By Brittany Begley Celebrating its third year, the DanceBlue University of Kentucky Staff and Faculty DanceBlue Dance Party raised $8,308 last Thursday. The Best Spirit team prize went to UK HealthCare at Alumni Drive for raising more than $2,787 the day of the event. DanceBlue, University of Kentucky’s 24-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon, is one of the largest studentrun philanthropies in the Southeastern Conference. DanceBlue raised more than $1.8 million in support the children and families battling pediatric cancer in the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

At 8 p.m. on February 18, more than 900 students jumped and cheered in response to the amazing work that came to fruition. With joyful hearts, tired feet and cheerful dispositions, the dancers at the 2018 DanceBlue Marathon lasted 24-hours of no sitting and no sleeping in honor of the tireless pursuit of finding the cure to pediatric cancer!

In its 13th year, DanceBlue was ecstatic to reveal its fundraising total of $1,804,068.77. While the amount of money is always something amazing to recognize, DanceBlue doesn’t focus on how big or small that total is. DanceBlue focuses on the way that money can be used to support the children and families battling pediatric cancer in the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Madison Conroy, the DanceBlue overall chair, said “I could not be more proud to be a student at a university that empowers students to be a part

of something greater than themselves. Over the years, the students have grasped on to the idea of DanceBlue and worked so hard toward the greater mission, of ending pediatric cancer. While it will be bittersweet to see DanceBlue 2018 come to a close, it is exciting to know that there are so many passionate students who will continue to grow DanceBlue in the years to come!” DanceBlue is UK’s largest studentrun philanthropy — a yearlong fundraising effort involving thousands of UK students, culminating in a 24-hour nositting, no-sleeping dance marathon. All of the money raised by DanceBlue goes to the Golden Matrix Fund and cancer research. Since the organization’s launch in 2006, DanceBlue has raised more than $13,420,898.35 for the kids, providing financial and emotional support for children and families living with childhood cancer. DanceBlue

students

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approximately 1,000 hours in the clinic each year. Every week, dozens of students produce smiles and laughter among patients and families during their medical visits at the clinic. Students selflessly give their time every day because of that one phrase that embodies the DanceBlue mission: “For The Kids.” DanceBlue is the University of Kentucky’s 24-hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon that benefits the Golden Matrix Fund. The DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic opened its brand new facility in 2017 after a complete renovation funded solely from DanceBlue.

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IHOP Teams Up With Kentucky Children’s Hospital on National Pancake Day By Hilary Brown On IHOP’s 13th annual National Pancake Day (February 27), guests are treated to a complimentary short stack of pancakes, and in return are asked to support KCH by making a donation of any size either on their check or in the restaurant. “At Kentucky Children’s Hospital we truly are a hospital for Kentucky – we have treated patients from 110 of Kentucky’s 112 counties,” said Dr. Scottie Day, Physician in Chief at KCH. “We see a very diverse population from western, central, and eastern Kentucky as well as West Virginia and Tennessee. We are committed to improving the lives and health of the kids of the Commonwealth and brightening the future for their families.” The Children’s Miracle Network, IHOP’s national charity partner, helps to provide care and improve the lives of children at the 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals nationwide. Onehundred percent of the funds raised locally will benefit Kentucky Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network hospital. IHOP and its franchisees have raised close to $30 million for youth health, wellness and educational organizations for its charity partners and the communities they serve. How is an Olympian’s Heart Different? By Laura Wright and Allison Perry It’s common knowledge that exercise is good for our muscles. Regular workouts help tone the muscle we have and build more muscle on top of that.

But the heart is a muscle too. When you exercise, your heart “remodels” to accommodate the body’s increased demand for more oxygen-rich blood to feed those muscles.

highly-conserved path of development with that of humans and are an excellent system for studying early embryonic development of the visual system,” Famulski said

But does this remodeling affect Olympic athletes differently?

The project will center on three main goals:

Not exactly, says Dr. Vincent Sorrell at the University of Kentucky Gill Heart and Vascular Institute. “Anyone who exercises regularly will likely have some remodeling to their heart, which a layperson can see reflected in their resting heart rate,” he says. “But serious amateur and professional athletes – with Olympians being a prime example – have more extensive remodeling.”

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Curiously, exercise-induced changes to the heart vary according to the type of exercise.

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UK Biology Research May Lead to Treatment for Blinding Disorders, Including Glaucoma By Jenny Wells akub Famulski, an assistant professor of biology in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has received a grant for over $1.8 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the early formation of the anterior segment of the eye. The research has the potential to lead to more treatment options for patients with blinding disorders. The Research Project Grant (R01), “Comprehensive analysis of periocular mesenchyme composition, specification, and function during anterior segment formation,” will be funded by the National Eye Institute over the next five years. Famulski and his team will study the anterior segment of the eye (which includes the cornea, iris, ciliary muscle, drainage canals and pupil) which is critical for collecting and projecting light onto the back of the eye. Deficiencies in these tissues are considered anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD) blinding disorders, and the tissues are also a critical regulator of intraocular pressure, a major indicator for glaucoma. Famulski and his team will use the embryos of zebrafish to study the very early development of these critical visual components. “Zebrafish

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Identify behavior of the anterior segment cells, that will give rise to all of the functional tissues. The team will use state-of-theart molecular techniques, such as CRISPR, in combination with imaging technologies, such as light sheet microscopy, to achieve this goal. Assemble a detailed readout of the molecular identity of these early progenitor cells. Gene expression will be compared between various populations of the anterior segment progenitor cells using RNA sequencing technology. This information will be necessary for any future attempts at stem cell therapy in ASD patients. Correlate the findings by screening panels of ASD patients for mutations in genes identified in their work with zebrafish. The screening will be done in collaboration with Michael Walter, a professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Alberta.

“More than 50 percent of ASD cases have no definitive genetic explanation and we hope our work will lower that number in order to give clinicians more treatment or counseling options,” Famulski said.

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Join the top minds in Neurogastronomy and Celebrity Chefs at the International Society of Neurogastronomy Symposium on March 2 and March 3 at UK Chandler Hostpital - Pavilion H. They will explore the possibilities of Neurogastronomy as a craft, science, and health profession, to enhance quality of human life, and to generate and disseminate knowledge of brain-behavior relationships in the context of gastronomy.

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Enjoy America’s prettiest scenic runs at the 2018 Run The Bluegrass Half-Marathon. The event will be held at Keeneland on March 31 at 6 am.

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Bell House will be closed from February 26 through March 11 for the annual floor refinishing project.

EVENTS MONDAY MARCH 5

Kort and the Lexington Senior Center are hosting a talk about the role of physical therapy in the battle against cancer on March 5 at 10 am.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 7

The Effective Caregiving Workshop Series is an informative and engaging four-part series on how to care for yourself while taking care of a seriously ill loved one at Bluegrass Care Navigators. March 7 will focus on Help with Everyday Activities: Bathing,

Dressing and Transferring

TUESDAY MARCH 13

The Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch host Windows Basics on March 13 at 6:30 pm. Explore the newest version of Windows 10. Customize your Start menu, add shortcut icons, and personalize your desktop. Prerequisite: PC Basics or previous knowledge of earlier versions of Windows.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 14 The Effective Caregiving Workshop Series is an informative and engaging four-part series on how to care for yourself while taking care of a seriously ill loved one at Bluegrass Care Navigators. March 14 will focus on Safety First: Keeping Your Loved One Safe in the Home.

The Lexington Senior Center is taking a trip to Horseshoe Casino in Indiana on March 14.

a DJ, food and drinks, and raffle prizes. RSVP no later than March 14 by 5 pm.

THURSDAY MARCH 15

FRIDAY MARCH 16

The 16th annual Grandparents As Parents conference is March 15 at 8 am at the Clarion Hotel. Grandparents, relatives, and professionals are invited to attend. There are two presentations from featured speaker, Paris GoodyearBrown, international speaker and therapist specializing in attachment and trauma. The conference also includes workshops, a resource fair, and legal and benefits consultations.

Miracle Ear Hamburg hosts a Smart Phone Class for Seniors on March 16 at noon.

Magnolia Springs hosts a Monte Carlo Night on March 15 at 6:30 pm to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Play Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and other casino games. There will be

SUNDAY MARCH 18

Spend your afternoon eating cheesecake and playing games and trivia dedicated to “The Golden Girls” TV show. Come dressed in your best 1980s gear for a chance to win your very own cheesecake. 2 pm at Lexington Public Library (downtown)

WEDNESDAY MARCH 21 The Effective Caregiving Workshop Series is an informative and engaging four-part series on how to care for yourself while taking care of a seriously ill loved one at Bluegrass Care Navigators. March 21 will focus on Self-Care: Taking Care of Yourself So You Can Care for Others.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 28 The Effective Caregiving Workshop Series is an informative and engaging four-part series on how to care for yourself while taking care of a seriously ill loved one at Bluegrass Care Navigators. March 28 will focus on Discussion

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CAROLYN’S CORNER BOOK CLUB AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER The March reading, being announced here, will be Commonwealth by Ann Patchett, discussed on March 1 and 15

The acclaimed, bestselling author tells the enthralling story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families’ lives. One Sunday afternoon in Southern California, Bert Cousins shows up at Franny Keating’s christening party uninvited. Before evening falls, he has kissed Franny’s mother, Beverly – thus setting in motion the dissolution of their marriages and the joining of two families.

Spanning five decades, Commonwealth explores how this chance encounter reverberates through the lives of the four parents and six children involved. Spending summers together in Virginia, the Keating and Cousins children forge a lasting bond that is based on a shared disillusionment with their parents and the strange and genuine affection that grows up between them. Told with equal measures of humor and heartbreak, Commonwealth is a meditation on inspiration, interpretation, and the ownership of stories. It is a brilliant and tender tale of the farreaching ties of love and responsibility that bind us together

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THURSDAY MARCH 1

Jersey Boys is coming to the Lexington Opera House starting on March 1.

Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award and the Robert F. Kennedy Award. Generosity, which is the theme of this academic year, will be the topic of the conversation. This event will take place March 1 in Haggin Auditorium.

FRIDAY MARCH 2

Beef and Brews Dinner is a Kentucky sourced beef dinner paired with Country Boy Beer. This four course dinner paired with Country Boy beer is a joint effort between Hayden’s Stockyard Eatery, Wolfe County’s JSW Farm The Chop Shop, and Country Boy Brewing. Hosted at Bluegrass Regional Marketplace on March 1 at 6:30 pm. The Marshall Tucker Band is coming to Manchester Music Hall on March 1 at 7 pm.

Transylvania University’s 2018 Kenan speakers will be author Tracy Kidder and Deogratias Niyizonkiza, the subject of his book, “Strength in What Remains.” Kidder’s awards include the

her “Getting Back To Funny” Tour to the EKU Center for the Arts on March 2 at 7 pm. Miranda Lambert’s Livin’ Like Hippies Tour featuring Jon Pardi and Steelwoods is coming to Rupp Arena on March 2 at 7 pm.

Make some noise for LexPhil’s third Peanut Butter & Jelly Concerts of the 2017/18 season, Music Builds Exploration! at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky on Saturday, March 3 at 10 and 11 am and 2 pm at the Hummel Planetarium.

Mark your calendars for the 1st annual Irish Soup Cook Off. The winner will go home with the coveted cook off trophy and bragging rights for the year. The cook off will be March 2 at Failte Irish Shop. The Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show will be at the Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena from March 2 until March 4. Come see antiques, fine art, garden and floral design, silver, jewelry, rugs, prints, maps & more. You can purchase daily tickets at the door or for the entire weekend. The Kentucky Crafted Market is March 2, 3, and 4 at The Kentucky Exposition Center (Louisville). Nearly 200 Kentucky Crafted and selected out-of-state artists will be represented. Enjoy live performances of Americana, bluegrass and world music, as well as specialty food products from Kentucky Proud food vendors. Join USA Cares, the national nonprofit organization that provides immediate assistance to military families in crisis, as we pay tribute to service members past and present at the annual American Proud Dinner on Friday, March 2 at The Signature Club of Lansdowne. Comedian Chonda Pierce is bringing

WRFL presents their 30th Birthday Bash happening March 2 through March 4 at The Burl. The weekend offers a chance for station alumni and current DJs to meet and share their experiences programming Lexington.

SATURDAY MARCH 3

Lexingtonians have donated prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses and evening gowns for the entire month of February. These dresses will be sold at a one-day pop-up shop on March 3rd, where for $20 girls can find the dress they’ve always wanted. A portion of proceeds will then be donated back to

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Dress for Success Lexington, a wonderful local charity helping women in the workforce.

SUNDAY MARCH 4

Lexington Bridal Fest Wedding Expo will be at the DoubleTree Suites on Richmond Road on March 4. The area’s top wedding professionals will be under one roof.

Diamond Phillips, Billy Dee Williams, Tara Strong, Jason David Frank, Amy Jo Johnson, and many more. Kentucky Wildcats Baseball vs. Texas Tech on March 9, 10, and 11. The 11th annual Tails & Ales beertasting fundraiser for Lexington Humane Society will be held on Friday, March 9 at 7pm to 10pm at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa. This fun beertasting also features snacks and live music. Pauly Shore will be at Comedy Off Broadway on March 9 and 10. At 17, Pauly began writing and performing his own material, creating the persona of “The Weizel,” a character that quickly

Brothers Big Sisters. Join Lexington Young Professionals Association at Collins Bowling on Southland at 3 pm for Bowl for Kids’ Sake. It’s a great way to make an impact on the next generation of community leaders while improving the quality of life in the city of Lexington. Take a trip to Feeders Supply on Richmond Road to see adorable puppies. Head over there at noon to find a furry friend and benefit the Paris Animal Welfare Society.

SUNDAY MARCH 11

Talented young vocalists from around the world will pursue their operatic dreams and compete for $500,000 in scholarship prizes at the 13th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition on March 11 at 2 pm at the Singletary Center for the Arts.

TUESDAY MARCH 13

Patrick’s parade is the city’s longestrunning annual civic event. The parade and festival are part of an all-day celebration that begins at 8 am with the 12th annual Shamrock Shuffle to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity. At 11 am, the “Blessing of the Keg” at the Alltech tents in Cheapside Park kicks off the festival. The parade begins at 1 pm, rain or shine. Kentucky native Charlie Shuck will sign his new music memoir on Mar 17 from 11 am to 3 pm at the My Favorite Things Spring Open House on Old Rosebud in Hamburg. Join Man O’War Harley-Davidson on St. Patrick’s Day and ride out to the downtown St. Patty’s Day Parade. The day will start with donuts and coffee at 10:45 am with kickstands up at 11:30 am. Let Lexington hear your engines and roar downtown with as many motorcycles as possible.

UK Baseball takes on the Racers of Murray State at 4 pm.

FRIDAY MARCH 16

On March 16, check out downtown Lexington’s arts scene with the LexArts HOP. Locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington in galleries, museums, studios and other non-traditional exhibit spaces. This self-guided walking tour provides an opportunity to take in the work of dozens of Lexington artists. Begin your evening at ArtsPlace Gallery on the corner of Church and Mill where you can pick up an official HOP guide.

TUESDAY MARCH 6

UK Baseball Plays EKU on March 6 at 4 pm.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 7

The SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held in St. Louis at Scottrade Center from March 7-11. Kentucky Wildcats Baseball take on the Northern Kentucky University Norse on March 7 at 4 pm. Crust is having a Trivia Night on March 7.

THURSDAY MARCH 8

Matt Belassai, a comedian, writer, and social media personality is the current host of the weekly show, To Be Honest, on Facebook boasting over half a million followers. He is bringing his comedic styles to Lexington on March 8 at Comedy Off Broadway at 7:15 pm.

FRIDAY MARCH 9

Lexington Comic and Toy Convention will be at the Lexington Convention Center on March 9-12. The guest list includes Chuck Norris, John Barrowman, Pauly Shore, Ric Flair, Lou

SATURDAY MARCH 17 appealed to young audiences. In 1990, Pauly caught the attention of MTV and the network gave him his own show, “Totally Pauly.”

SATURDAY MARCH 10

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Join everyone in downtown Lexington this St. Patrick’s Day. Lexington’s St.

SUNDAY MARCH 18

KHSAA Sweet 16 Boys Basketball Tournament will be in Rupp Arena Starting on March 18.

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the betterment of our community and region. This full-day event includes a variety of breakout sessions and panel discussions, opening interactive session with dynamic speaker, luncheon speaker, as well as a closing reception at the end of the day. An attendee emerging from this one-day summit will have the tools needed to make a robust impact on the region and move forward with their passions and visions.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 28

Clint Black is coming to the EKU Center for the Arts on March 21 at 7:30 pm. The singer-songwriter surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of ‘89, reaching No. 1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin’ Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum, Put Yourself In My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums. UK Baseball takes on Auburn in Cliff Hagan Stadium on the 23, 24, and 25 of March.

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MONDAY MARCH 26

“Weird Al” Yankovic, a comedy recording artist, is best known for his

Once again, On The Table gatherings will be held on March 28 all around our city. Everyone is encouraged to gather for an hour over breakfast, lunch, dinner, a coffee break, or any time inbetween to discuss how to have an impact on the future of Lexington and communities across the region through individual and collective civic action. Conversations will explore topics such as volunteering, voting, charitable giving, helping a neighbor, improving the environment and more.

FRIDAY MARCH 30

New in the Bluegrass Youth Ballet repertoire is Alice In Wonderland, this

NEWS

BIA Central KY presented Home Builders Association of Kentucky (HBAK) Design & Remodeling Awards to Nick Keitz of Keitz Construction, LLC and Baron Gibson of Baron Gibson Designs LLC. Baron Gibson received awards for a new home under 2,000 square ft., as well as bathroom and addition remodels. Nick Keitz received an award for a kitchen remodel.

EVENTS THURSDAY MARCH 1

song parodies “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” and “White & Nerdy.” He will be performing at the Lexington Opera House on March 26 at 7:30 pm.

TUESDAY MARCH 27

ballet depicts the story of Alice falling through a rabbit hole and landing in a fantasy world of very peculiar characters and many strange adventures. The shows are at the Lexington Opera House.

SATURDAY MARCH 31

Enjoy America’s prettiest scenic runs at the 2018 Run The Bluegrass HalfMarathon. The event will be held at Keeneland on March 31 at 6 am. They have options to run a half-marathon or a 7 miler.

On March 1 at Wild Ones at 6:30 pm, join Lexington’s Urban Forestry Programs to learn how Lexington has made strides toward garnering support for trees and natural areas, how these resources are currently being managed, and how you can help support and influence the path forward.

FRIDAY MARCH 2

The Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show will be at the Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena from March 2 until March 4. Come see antiques, fine art, garden and floral design, silver, jewelry, rugs, prints, maps & more. You can purchase daily tickets at the door or for the entire weekend.

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The Kentucky Crafted Market is March 2, 3, and 4 at The Kentucky Exposition Center (Louisville). Nearly 200 Kentucky Crafted and selected out-of-state artists will be represented. Enjoy live performances of Americana, bluegrass and world music, as well as specialty food products from Kentucky Proud food vendors. The Organic Association of Kentucky (OAK) holds its 7th annual conference focusing on organic farming and eating March 2-3 at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center North. The conference programing includes intensive short courses and sessions on various topics. Attendees can learn from more than 35 exhibitors and enjoy an organic lunch and snacks.

SATURDAY MARCH 3

Get a jump start on your early spring garden at Wilson Nurseries’ Sow Like a Pro Workshop. Growers will show you the basics...starting with planning your garden, selecting seed, growing healthy seedlings, germination, transplanting and timing techniques, on March 3 at 11 am. (Lexington, KY Location)

TUESDAY MARCH 6

Seedleaf hosts an 8 week Master Community Gardener training program

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every Tuesday from March 6 to April 24. Guest speakers and Seedleaf staff will share how to grow and share food, and how to compost food waste. You will learn all you need to know to care for your home garden. Sessions are at 6 pm at Plantory.

SATURDAY MARCH 10

Wilson Nurseries hosts their Spring Open House on March 10 at 9:30 am. Be among the first to see their Spring Collection and take a behind-thescenes tour with their head grower at 1 or 3 pm. Also, try a taste of Sage Garden Cafe’s house-made oatmeal walnut and sourdough breads topped with a selection of specialty spreads. (Frankfort, KY Location)

THURSDAY MARCH 15

Valerie Askren, author of Backpacking Kentucky and Hike the Bluegrass and Beyond. She will offer tips on how to make great tasting meals when out in the backcountry.

SATURDAY MARCH 17

Wilson Nurseries is hosting a Hanging Basket Workshop on March 17 at 11 am. Design and plant a hanging basket lined with moss, especially for your garden. They will care for your basket in our greenhouses until it’s warm enough to thrive outdoors in your garden, or on your porch or patio. Wilson Nurseries are also hosting a Spring Terrarium Workshop on March 17 at 2 pm so grab your friends, enjoy a glass of wine, and create a garden in glass to add some green to your home this spring. (Lexington, KY Location)

SATURDAY MARCH 24

At Wilson Nurseries’ “Grow and Go Organic For Healthy Living” on March 24, Mac Stone of Elmwood Stock Farm will share how plants interact with their surroundings to become exactly what the human body needs. You’ll leave with vivid understanding of how the diversity of the soil food web and the tens of thousands of species of bacteria and fungi in an organic system will boost your immune system.

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REAL ESTATE: Properties recently sold in 40505 and 40509

31-Jan-18....................175 E LOUDON AVE..................... $215,000 30-Jan-18....................1700 CANTRILL DR...................... $195,000 02-Jan-18....................653 NORTHSIDE DR.................... $155,000 19-Jan-18....................2084 CORIANDER LN.................. $134,900 23-Jan-18....................2079 SPRING STATION DR......... $125,900 17-Jan-18....................2344 SHANDON DR..................... $121,900 31-Jan-18....................1820 RUSSELL CAVE RD............ $119,500 05-Feb-18....................1821 COURTLAND DR................. $113,000 23-Jan-18....................635 KINGSTON RD...................... $110,000 25-Jan-18....................440 SANDALWOOD DR............... $104,000 16-Jan-18....................410 MEADOW PARK...................... $96,000 01-Feb-18....................549 CANE RUN RD........................ $95,000 22-Jan-18....................849 WARFIELD PL......................... $91,000 06-Feb-18....................1105 MCCLAIN DR......................... $90,000 08-Feb-18....................2436 WANDA CT............................ $85,350 18-Jan-18....................545 SHAFTSBURY RD................... $77,500 26-Jan-18....................476 LOCUST AVE........................... $73,471 01-Feb-18....................1106 SPARKS RD........................... $72,500 01-Feb-18....................701 PARKSIDE DR......................... $68,864 31-Jan-18....................910 MARCELLUS DR..................... $65,000 31-Jan-18....................817 MEADOW LN........................... $61,000 22-Jan-18....................181 BEVERLY AVE......................... $60,000 22-Jan-18....................1816 RUSSELL CAVE RD.............. $60,000 19-Jan-18....................2318 ALLEN DR.............................. $39,000

40509

12-Jan-18....................2374 WALNUT GROVE LN........ $1,150,000 01-Feb-18....................2628 LUCCA PL............................ $472,000 26-Jan-18....................2585 PASCOLI PL......................... $444,810 22-Jan-18....................2122 BAHAMA RD........................ $425,000 22-Jan-18....................3752 STOLEN HORSE TRCE...... $417,045 02-Feb-18....................3744 STOLEN HORSE TRCE...... $379,900 25-Jan-18....................1116 GRIMBALL TRCE................. $377,500 02-Feb-18....................2025 COVINGTON DR................. $376,400 05-Feb-18....................1036 CHETFORD DR................... $372,500

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08-Feb-18....................208 HANNAH TODD PL................ $364,700 19-Jan-18....................2701 RED LEAF DR..................... $358,000 31-Jan-18....................3537 BLACKWELL PL.................. $355,299 31-Jan-18....................1637 CORNELIUS TRCE............. $341,850 05-Feb-18....................3200 POLO CLUB BLVD.............. $340,000 29-Jan-18....................1613 VENDUE ROW.................... $336,900 02-Feb-18....................2407 LADY BEDFORD PL............ $320,000 02-Feb-18....................2429 LADY BEDFORD PL............ $320,000 31-Jan-18....................2308 CROSS CREEK TRCE........ $304,000 28-Dec-17....................2637 RED LEAF DR..................... $295,000 01-Feb-18....................952 STAR GAZE DR..................... $295,000 24-Jan-18....................3261 POLO CLUB BLVD.............. $285,000 31-Jan-18....................968 VILLAGE GREEN AVE........... $270,000 26-Jan-18....................3712 RIDGE VIEW WAY............... $265,000 02-Feb-18....................3869 BARNARD DR..................... $253,000 26-Jan-18....................2093 SHAKER RUN RD............... $247,000 09-Feb-18....................557 BULRUSH TRCE................... $238,000 19-Jan-18....................3005 MANY OAKS PARK............. $231,500 31-Jan-18....................4512 LARKHILL LN....................... $230,000 16-Jan-18....................1224 OLD SILO LN....................... $228,500 24-Jan-18....................4509 WALNUT CREEK DR........... $199,000 31-Jan-18....................3684 BEATEN PATH..................... $183,664 19-Jan-18....................2813 FIRENZE PARK................... $182,500 19-Jan-18....................2676 LUCCA PL............................ $182,500 22-Jan-18....................909 MARBLEHEAD DR................ $157,900 23-Jan-18....................6770 ATHENS BOONESBORO RD.... $152,000 09-Jan-18....................1129 IRON LACE CT.................... $150,959 26-Jan-18....................3057 WAVECREST WAY.............. $141,500 06-Feb-18....................1236 ASPEN ST............................ $110,000 07-Feb-18....................5524 WINCHESTER RD............... $100,000 30-Jan-18....................1700 LUCCA CT............................. $98,000 31-Jan-18....................1704 LUCCA CT............................. $98,000 22-Jan-18....................1701 LUCCA CT............................. $96,000 31-Jan-18....................2681 LUCCA PL.............................. $95,500 31-Jan-18....................2655 LUCCA PL.............................. $93,000 31-Jan-18....................2367 CORONEO LN....................... $91,000 26-Jan-18....................2331 CORONEO LN....................... $91,000 25-Jan-18....................2812 FIRENZE PARK..................... $86,000 31-Jan-18....................2370 CORONEO LN....................... $86,500 17-Jan-18....................2684 LUCCA PL.............................. $84,500 19-Jan-18....................2656 LUCCA PL.............................. $84,500 31-Jan-18....................2636 LUCCA PL.............................. $84,500 31-Jan-18....................2664 LUCCA PL.............................. $84,500 31-Jan-18....................2668 LUCCA PL.............................. $84,500 31-Jan-18....................2672 LUCCA PL.............................. $84,500 31-Jan-18....................2648 LUCCA PL.............................. $82,500 11-Jan-18.....................2547 CRUSADERS WAY................ $79,300 22-Jan-18....................1042 MARCO LN............................ $69,800 12-Jan-18....................1901 COVINGTON DR................... $65,000

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COMMUNITY

One of Forcht Bank’s Core Values is community. It’s in our DNA to give back to the communities we serve – both with our talents, as well as our financial resources. Each year Forcht Bank employees donate countless hours of their personal time and volunteer for community projects and local non-profits. The bank also makes monetary donations to community groups and educational institutions. We do this knowing at the end of each day, we are making our communities a better place to work and live.

has been a sponsor, they have helped grow the event from an attendance of 250 to 450 helping over 1,350 individuals come together to share ideas on how to make Kentucky economically and culturally stronger.

In the second year of our “Stick a Forcht In Hunger” where Forcht Banking Centers collect non-perishable food items to donate to area food banks that serve the less fortunate, we collected 41,421 items. During the six week food drive from November 6, 2017 through December 20, 2017, our customers and employees collected four times the amount of canned food goods as they did in 2016. In addition to the 41,421 items Forcht Banking Centers collected, the bank donated an additional $4,330 to local food banks - $10 for every checking account opened during the same time period.

In 2017, Forcht Bank donated over $400,000 to local non-profits, educational institutions and civic organizations across our 12 markets in central and southern Kentucky, including... • • • • •

The Nest Center for Women, Children & Families R.E.A.C.H American Red Cross Boy Scouts of America Special Olympics

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Women Leading Kentucky Lake Cumberland Performing Arts Habitat for Humanity Junior Achievement God’s Food Pantry

Forcht Bank understands its relationship with each community; the community grows and succeeds, Forcht Bank grows and succeeds. Which is why Forcht Bank places a focus on investing and contributing to economic development in each of the communities we serve. A key program that Forcht Bank has been a lead sponsor for and invested human resources in is Commerce Lexington’s EMERGE – a one day seminar designed to bring young leaders and professionals together to discuss stories of success and growth in business and their communities. Over the four years Forcht Bank

Terry Forcht, the founder and chairman of Forcht Bank, is a strong believer in education and the importance it plays in our future leaders. Each year Forcht Bank donates to many different educational institutions, as well as directly to students. In 2017, we set out to determine a way to connect with young students, as well as to find a way to help encourage their postsecondary education. We decided to award three lucky students with a $1,000 scholarship, each of which was attending a Kentucky-based college or university. Congratulations to Jessie Ruth Allen (attending Campbellsville University), and Grant Mulligan and Katherine Ledford (attending the University of Louisville). Featured is a picture of Grant cashing in his huge scholarship check.

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OUR FOUNDATION IS OUR COMMUNITIES Forcht Bank is a Kentucky-owned community bank with approximately $1 billion in assets and 26 banking centers in 12 counties. We’re continually striving to “exceed customer expectations” and to provide unique financial products and services for the citizens in our communities. As we move forward into the future, we will continue to give back to the communities we serve.

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