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May is All About Moms!

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What does Mom want for her big day? Flowers and candy and presents are always appreciated… but how about an experience? Below is a sampling of celebratory Mother’s Day experiences in the bluegrass this May.

FRI MAY 12

Why send Mom flowers when you could create your very own floral arrangements together? Give mom what she really wants: to spend some time with you! During this Floral Arrangement Class, experts will discuss design elements, floral processing techniques, and tips and tricks to help your arrangement last.*Price of ticket includes florals, arrangement vessel , and light drinks. 6:30 pm, Forage.

SAT MAY 13

The International Book Project invites you to a Mother’s Day Market and Afternoon Soirée on May 13 from Noon to 5pm featuring locally owned businesses like Kumani Arts, January Moore Woodworking, Talon Wine, Pomegranate, Kentucky Green Studio, Gatwick Beauté Collective, a wide selection of books from IBP’s bookstore and more!

Yuko-En Japanese Garden in Georgetown will host a Mom and Me Cookie Decorating Class at 10 am. Just in time to celebrate Mother’s Day, this class is designed to encourage a memorable experience with your child. In this beginner cookie decorating class each parent-kid pair will work together to create 9 themed cookies as shown in the picture. All supplies will be provided. This class is 90 minutes long and best suited for ages 6+. Ticket price is for both one adult and one child.

On the day before her special day, hop a train with your Mom for the annual Mother’s Day Weekend Train at Bluegrass Railroad Museum and treat them to a special afternoon. All moms ride for half the price of a regular ticket on May 13 when accompanied by one or more of her children.

Boarding begins at 10:30 a.m. for the 11 a.m. departure, but come early to see the museum exhibits and displays on-site.

The ride is approximately 90 minutes, and includes a mid-ride stop, with the opportunity for passengers to disembark, walk up to the edge of the High Bridge, and overlook the Kentucky River Palisades.

SUN MAY 14

Grab your mom and head to the Mothers’ Day Brunch Board and Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards. Learn how to assemble your very own brunch charcuterie board, sip mimosas and learn the basics in this interactive and instructional course.

• charcuterie 101

• selection of products

• how much supplies for my guest?

• what arrangement should I use?

You will assemble your very own brunch board with a selection of pastries, meats, cheeses, fruits, and additional components to make an aesthetically pleasing masterpiece!

Socialize with friends and other classmates for a day to please any palate. You will have time to enjoy the perfect brunch board with your special guest.

Harkness Edwards

Vineyards will have their special Mother’s Day mimosas available.

Class ticket includes one glass of wine or mimosa provided by Harkness Edwards Vineyards. Mayfest Arts Fair is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in Lexington. Swing by Gratz Park on either Saturday or Sunday for a juried art fair in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, performances by musicians, dancers, strolling performers, food concession vendors, and family activities. Let Mom pick out her own present from one of the many artists on site.

Food

Fire in the Neighborhood

Joella’s Hot Chicken sustained a fire on Easter Sunday and is re-opening after repairs and reconstruction.

EAT & DRINK FOR A GOOD CAUSE

FRI MAY 12

Enjoy delicious food samples, tasty beverages, live entertainment, a silent auction, the fan-favorite bourbon pull and more at this year’s Taste of the Bluegrass, benefiting God’s Pantry Food Bank. Make a difference and experience a memorable night of tasting and giving back. 7 pm at 2201 Innovation Drive.

FEAST is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24 at Fasig-Tipton, and features more than 20 acclaimed national and local chefs. All proceeds from FEAST benefit FoodChain, a Lexington nonprofit which forges links between the community and fresh food through education and demonstration of sustainable food systems. FoodChain’s aquaponics farm, food literacy education programs, and direct food access all increase availability to locally sourced, fresh food for everyone.

Are you up to Code?

The Division of Code Enforcement is preparing for spring – their busiest time of the year. As the weather warms, Code Enforcement will see an increase in nuisance violation complaints.

Nuisance violations, outlined in Chapter 12 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, prevents property owners from having any of the following on their property:

• Grass and/or weeds 10” inches or more in height.

• Bushes, hedges and/or trees that interfere with sidewalk travel.

• The accumulation of trash and debris located in the yard.

• Furniture and appliances designed for indoor use, but located outside.

• Any junked, wrecked, non-licensed, improperly licensed or inoperable vehicle (car, truck, etc.).

As residents get out more to enjoy the nicer weather, they will begin to notice sidewalks that are broken, unleveled and/or safety hazards. Sidewalk repairs are the responsibility of the abutting property owner. Please make sure that your sidewalk is safe for others to travel on. You can find more information on sidewalks in Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances.

You can report suspected violations by calling LexCall at 3-1-1 or (859) 425-2255. You can also submit this request online.

Results from Reforest

Some 7,000 trees were planted during last month’s Reforest the Bluegrass event. More than 550 volunteers planted seedlings and young trees at Hisle Farm Park in northern Fayette County.

This was the first large-scale planting in four years. More than 207,000 trees have now been planted during Reforest the Bluegrass events over the past 24 years by more than by 18,000 volunteers. For more information about Reforest at Home, visit lexingtonky.gov/Reforest.

7,000 trees were planted during last month’s Reforest the Bluegrass event.

Home & Garden Calendar

MAY 4

The Wild Ones Native Plant Exchange is at St. Michael’s on Bellefonte, 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

MAY 6

The Arboretum hosts their annual plant exchange on May 6 at 9 am.

MAY 13

The Down to Earth plant sale has relocated from Chevy Chase and is scheduled for May 13th from 9am-noon at Centenary United Methodist Church on Tates Creek Rd.

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