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BUSINESS UPDATES...........................................................................................4 FORCH NAMED BANK FOR JA PROJECT.......................................................5 DREAM A LITTLE DREAM............................................................................... 6-8 ITS THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO COOK................................................11 ALL ABOUT THE KIDS.......................................................................................12 HEALTH NEWS AND EVENTS....................................................................14-15 SENIOR EVENTS................................................................................................17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS.............................................................................18-20 HOME AND GARDEN.......................................................................................21 REAL ESTATE................................................................................................22-23
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Waterstone at Hamburg Opens
AssuredPartners NL, along with the Lexington Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of their new Lexington office with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location on Sir Barton in Hamburg. Bryan Raisor, Managing Director of AssuredPartners NL Lexington was the featured speaker. Blaze Pizza is expected to open a Hamburg location on Sir Barton this Spring. Eastland Lanes, a Lexington landmark since 1966, will be closing the doors of its New Circle Road location for the final time on June 1. Danny Collins, president of Collins Bowling Centers, released a statement which cites increased operating and maintenance costs as the reason behind the closure. Southland Lanes, Lexington’s final bowling alley and another Collins Bowling Centers venue, will remain open. Lexington’s Junior League invites local agencies to submit Community Grant applications. The Junior League seeks to fund projects that will be completed in 2018, have a high-impact on the bluegrass, and provide volunteer opportunities for League members. Info, email grants@lexjrleague. com for an electronic copy of the application. The deadline to apply is June 1. A new Bennigans will soon be opening in a Lexington hotel which recently became part of the Clarion Hotel chain. The new Clarion Hotel, which is located at 5532 Athens Boonesboro Road near the Interstate 75 104 exit, is offering golf packages to mark the changes. The opening date of Bennigans will be announced soon. EVENTS Saturday April 1 The 5th Annual Alltech Innovation Competition celebrates student entrepreneurship in Kentucky. Nine teams will each present their ONE big idea to change the world. 8 am to 2 pm, BCTC Newtown Pike Campus. Saturday, April 15 Bill Goodman, executive director of the Kentucky Humanities Council and former Kentucky Educational Television personality,
will be the speaker for the Men’s Breakfast (now co-ed) at Liberty Road Faith Fellowship at 9:30 a.m. on April 15 in Kearns Hall at the church, 2734 Liberty Road. Call 859-277-0420 for reservations. Tuesday, May 16 The annual Women’s Business & Leadership Conference is a statewide event held in Lexington in May of each year that brings together women and men who are interested in Kentucky’s demograph- Cokie Roberts ics and market, the winners of the Martha Layne Collins Leadership Award and national/international speakers for a special one-day event. This year’s event will be held Tuesday, May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington. Exhibit space is available and attendee pre-registration is required for full day or for awards luncheon only. This year’s keynote speaker is Cokie Roberts. Other events include a silent auction, networking opportunities, scholarship recipient recognition, break-out sessions including “Take Charge of Your Emerging Chapter” and “Creating Balance for Sustainable Leadership,” the Martha Layne Collins Leadership Awards, a Legacy Tribute to Janet Holloway, founder of Women Leading Kentucky and award recipient introductions by Chrissie Turner, chair of the board of directors.
Local officials, staff, management and residents turned out for the ribbon cutting to mark the official opening of Waterstone at Hamburg. The ceremony showcased the new luxury apartment complex in Lexington which features a pet spa, gated parking, resort-style pools and other premium amenities. Dave Liette, president of residential development for Miller Valentine Group, (center) said the company and developer Patrick Madden “shared a vision that grabs you and your attention that inspires you to stop.” Lisette said Waterstone was developed for “people who want to experience life in grand style.”
New Tandoor opens
Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine has moved to its new location at 3146 Mapleleaf Dr, Ste 110, a few doors down from its original location. For more information, call 859.263.5771 or go to the Facebook page.
Freddy’s ready to serve Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 2500 Polo Club Blvd is open. The retro-style restaurant features steakburgers, hot dogs and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.
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Forcht Bank becomes official bank of Biztown
Spend Your Summer with Faith
Coming Attractions April 9 - 11 a.m. - Palm Sunday April 15 - 9 a.m. - Men of Faith Breakfast with Bill Goodman of the Kentucky Humanities Council April 16 - 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, The Evenings of Easter April 30 - 11 a.m. Celebrate and Worship with Music featuring the J.O.Y. Choir, Central Christian Church of Johnson City, Tenn., with Tony Martin, minister of music Summer Frenzy
Cutting the ribbon on the Forcht Bank section of BizTown were (left to right) Justin Badeau, Houston Hall, Mike Noftsger, Tucker Ballinger, Terry Forcht, Debbie Reynolds, Tyronicia Crutcher, and Roger Alsip. In partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, Junior Achievement (JA) of the Bluegrass recently transformed nearly 13,000 square feet — in a facility previously known as Linlee Elementary School — into a state-of-the-art facility where students from throughout Central Kentucky will go to experience a living lesson in economics, community and financial literacy. The facility is now known as JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. Tuesday, March 7, 2017, University of Kentucky Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Eric N. Monday, a member of the Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Board of Directors, and UK Vice President for University Relations Tom Harris participated in the grand opening of the new facility. In addition to Monday’s service on the board, the university is well represented in JA BizTown as one of the many storefronts on display. “At the University of Kentucky, every day we ask ourselves, ‘how can we best help our students succeed?,’” Monday said. “I’m honored to be a part of an organization that prepares and empowers young people in such an important way. It mirrors the efforts that are driving success at our university.” JA BizTown serves upper elementary classes with operating businesses such as a bank, city hall, utilities center, equine center, restaurant, wellness center and more. In JA BizTown, students are able to
discover real-life opportunities available in the free enterprise system as they become business operators, taxpayers and consumers. Perhaps most importantly, JA BizTown teaches students the importance of math, economics, technology, social studies, reading and writing in everyday life. For middle school students, JA Finance Park provides a practical, hands-on personal budgeting simulation. Classroom curriculum is complemented by a visit to the JA Finance Park where students immerse themselves in a reality-based decision-making process addressing individual and family budget considerations such as housing, transportation, food, utilities, health care, investments, philanthropy and banking. JA Finance Park educates students about the implications of financial decisions, encourages them to consider available options and trains them to live within a personal budget. “JA BizTown and Finance Park provide students with crucial knowledge and skills that will prepare them for success across a range of experiences,” Monday said. “Specifically related to higher education, we know that financial knowledge and financial literacy are crucial issues that often impact whether students return to the university for a new semester, and whether they ultimately graduate. These programs are preparing these students to succeed in college and beyond.”
Game Night every 3rd Thursday • Lunch at Snug Hollow • Pizza Pizzzazz every month • Blues between the Bridges at Proud Mary BBQ • Cave Run Story Telling • plus much more! Summer Sermon Series Bill Turner, pastor, will walk through the Biblical book Hosea talking about Hope from a Wounded Healer: Life Lessons for Survival. Fall Sermon Series Some Secular Sounds: Today’s Search for Meaning and for Hope. Dr. Turner says “The focus is Ecclesiastes where the writer decides, ‘Vanity of vanities; all is vanity.’ I believe the Gospel is a fresh alternative.” Call 859-277-0420 for reservations and/or information.
New Name New Spirit Same Message Christ Is Lord! Traditional Sunday Worship 2734 Liberty Road Check out our website: libertyroadfaithfellowship.org
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DREAM A LITTLE DREAM
Lexington builder once again teams up with Saint Jude’s to give away home to help raise money for sick children What has four bedrooms, three baths, 2,435 square feet of space? It could be your new home in Hamburg. And you could win it. The Lexington St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is currently under way, and Lexington construction and remodeling company DB Homes is donating the time and resources to build it for a third-straight year. Each year, the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while giving away a house to a lucky winner. Raffle tickets are open to the public for $100 each, and all proceeds go directly to St. Jude. This year’s home located 2425 Pascoli Place in the Tuscany subdivision of Hamburg with a retail value of about $400,000. Drew Brester of DB Homes said he was approached by representatives of St. Jude’s four years ago and after an interview, agreed to help with the project. This year, the organization hopes to sell 7,500 tickets. St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis is internationally recognized Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted
solely to children. Its pioneering research and treatment of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases have ranked it as one of the best pediatric cancer hospitals in the country. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, and food—all costs are covered by fundraising. The Dream Home Giveaway is one of the largest single-event fundraisers for St. Jude nationwide, and has raised over $290 million, more than $23 million annually. Thanks to DB Homes, Lexington is now the 30th market in the United States to have a St. Jude Dream Home. “There is no better way to give back to the community than a project like this,” Brester said. “It helps so many kids and their families at a time when they are vulnerable.” Brester said he has been touched by a sick child in his own life. “That certainly reinforced this idea and what we are doing,” Brester said. “You want to do anything you can to help these children and their families.” This year’s Dream Home winner will be drawn on June 29 at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Lexington’s ABC 36. This year’s home is estimated at $400,000 and is locat-
ed in Hamburg’s Tuscany subdivision. The home includes four bedrooms, three baths, an estimated 2,435 square feet, a living room with vaulted cathedral ceiling and exposed beams, a spacious kitchen with large center island, and covered front and rear porches. “It’s a ranch plan with two bonus bedrooms upstairs,” Brester said. Possibly one of the most attractive features of the home is the special walk-through shower in the master bathroom. But the special touches don’t end there. Erin Brester, Drew’s wife, co-owner, and designer, has been praised for her work. “She has put together an incredible kitchen that will be something that Lexington has never seen before,” Drew Brester said. If you would like a tour of the home, open house tours will begin May 20 and will be held each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and each Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. But buying a new home can be a daunting task. It would be a lot easier if the new owner just won it while helping children with life-threatening illnesses. And unlike Powerball or the other lotteries, only 7,500
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“We have seen the people and the families who receive help when they need it the most. It’s when they need a miracle. It’s an incredible place for people who have to deal with a very rough circumstance. Knowing that you can help just a little bit is an amazing feeling.”
Drew Brester DB Homes
Dream Home tickets are sold each year. In 2015, Peggy Seithers of Paris, purchased only one ticket, and she bought it at the house on opening weekend. Every ticket helps St. Jude kids and the mission of “St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children” and because of the support of the public, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. “We have seen the people and the families who receive help when they need it the most,” Drew Brester said. “It’s when they need a miracle. It’s an incredible place for people who have to deal with a very rough circumstance. Knowing that you can help just a little bit is an amazing feeling.” Although St. Jude currently owns the property and building, Drew Brester said its from his company’s design and could be rebuilt if someone requests. “This home will be raffled off and it’s not for sale,” Brester said. The Dream Home Program The first St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway took place in Shreveport, LA. It was organized by Dr. Donald Mack, a pediatric physician from Shreveport. Mack had relied on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to treat young patients with catastrophic diseases and was the first doctor to send an out-of-state patient to St. Jude. The Shreveport Giveaway and raised $160,000 for the hospital; since then, the Dream Home Giveaway in Shreveport has become an annual fund-raiser, raising more than $23 million for the hospital. Today, the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is one of the largest single-event fundraisers for St. Jude nationwide and has raised more than $300 million. This year, the program will include more than 30 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaways. The support helps raise money for St. Jude where no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for their child’s care. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas believed that “no child should die in the dawn of life.” Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. St. Jude freely shares any medical breakthroughs, and every child saved at St. Jude
TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET, CALL 1-800-382-7512 OR VISIT
DREAMHOME.ORG. IMPORTANT DATES FOR DREAM HOME April 21 Early Bird Prize deadline May 20 Open house tours begin June 11 Bonus Prize deadline June 22 Mail-in form must be received A printable mail-in form can be found at www.stjude.org/give/dream-home/ lexington.html June 29 Winners will be drawn at 5 p.m. on ABC 36 OPEN HOUSE PRIZE Guests can win a $10,000 shopping spree during one of the Dream Home open house events. Register for free when you tour the house to win a $10,000 shopping spree, courtesy of Ashley HomeStore.
DB Home’s Drew Brester and Erin Brester take a tour of the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save more children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since it opened 50 years ago. The hospital is where doctors often send their toughest cases because St. Jude has strong survival rates for some of the most aggressive childhood cancers. It is also the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. In 2010, St. Jude embarked on an unprecedented effort to sequence the pediatric cancer genome. The sequencing of the complete cancerous and healthy genomes of
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• One-year basic membership and a $1,000 shopping spree at Sam’s Club
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Celebrate Easter 2017
Fun family
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The Willows at Hamburg, located at 2531 Old Rosebud, will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
There will be a Easter egg treasure hunt on Saturday, April 8 at NorthEast Christian Church, 990 Star Shoot Parkway. There will be lots of eggs, activities and fun for the family. Events begin at 10 a.m. For more information, call the church at 859.299.3454.
The Lane Team Easter Egg-stravaganza will be held Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. in the Harrods Hill Park 3308 Ridgecane Rd, Lexington. Hunt for eggs at the easter egg-stravaganza with the entire family.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2 The Keeneland Kids Club Easter Egg Hunt will be held Sunday, April 2 from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Keeneland Entertainment Center. There will, be easter crafts, cookie decorating, games, face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo with baby animals from Shaker Village. Kids can have photos made with the Easter Bunny and Buckles, the Keeneland mascot. Kids are asked to bring a basket and donations of canned food to help God’s Pantry. To sign up for the The Keeneland Kids Club, go to /www.keeneland. com/discover/kids-club Thy Will Be Done - an Easter classical musical event will be presented Sunday, April 2 at 4 p.m in the Singletary Center for the Arts. Angela Rice’s composition is a 90-minute performance by soloists, choir and orchestra about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It is produced by Dr. Everett McCorvey, and features national opera stars Gregory Turay, Anthony Clark Evans, Kenneth Overton and Rebecca Farley as well as The Lexington Singers and award-winning UK opera students.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6 The Easter Bunny will be stopping by Lexington Green April 6 through 15. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos on the upper level of the mall. For more information or to book an appointment, call 859.983.2630. Walk-ins are welcome.
Headley Whitney Museum will host an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8 from noon until 1 p.m. Kids can scout the museum grounds for treats left behind by the Easter Bunny and then check out the animals from Rosie’s Petting Zoo. Preregister by calling 859.255.6653.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Liberty Road Faith Fellowship will hold Palm Sunday services Sunday, April 9 at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Aqua-Tots will host an Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 9 from 3 until 5 p.m. There will be egg hunts by ages with 2.5 and younger hunting at 3:15; 5 years old and older (in the pool) at 3:35; and 2.5 to 4 years old will hunt at 4:15. There will be an open swim until 5 p.m. Centenary United Methodist Church will host a “resurrection egg hunt” Sunday, April 9, starting at 12:15 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 The Bluegrass Railway Museum will be hosting Easter Bunny Train Rides April 15 at 2 p.m. Guests can get bunny hugs and handshakes. The Easter Eggspress Train Ride will get rolling at 1 p.m. For more information, go to www.bgrm.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 On Easter Sunday, April 16, Liberty Road Faith Fellowship will present the special service The Evenings of Easter. The public is invited to attend.
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FOOD
Open season As farmers’ markets begin to open, it’s the most wonderful time of the year for chefs
BY TOM YATES
Tulips, daffodils, horse racing, and strong mint juleps are sure signs that spring has sprung here in Lexington. For food lovers, locavores, or anyone who respects the integrity of locally grown food, spring really begins when the farmers’ market fresh-grown offerings arrive. It always seems like an eternity since the vendors sold their last end-of-season pawpaws and gourds before shifting to the winter market staples of chicken, beef, pork, lamb, goat, sweet potatoes, onions,dried beans, greens, and turnips. Although gloomy and overcast on opening day last year, the atmosphere at the market was upbeat and lively. Everyone was simply happy to be there. Vendors, shoppers, musicians, babies, and dogs all embraced opening day knowing there was a fabulous growing season ahead. The farmers’ market was back in business! There was an abundance of gorgeous early cool weather lettuces, herbs, tomato plants, and flowers. A few vendors offered out-of-state selections of tomatoes, corn, cabbages, yellow squash and strawberries. We usually make a couple of rounds through the market before actually purchasing anything. Not on the first day though. We were caught up in the excitement of being there, surrounded by fresh lush greenery. We started our trek down the center aisle of the Pavilion. It was early. Early enough to score a dozen brown organic eggs from Elmwood Stock Farm before they ran out. They always run out. Next to Elmwood Stock, a Boyle County farm offered dew dripping red and green leaf lettuces, still with their tiny root ends attached and neatly wrapped in bundles. We stumbled across a tasting of Sapori d’ Italia goat cheese. Tiny nibbles of Agri alle Erbe, young cold-aged fresh goat cheese, were topped with smoked paprika, red pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. They were made the day before and were very fresh, tangy, and creamy. We bought two. I was drawn to a Mercer County vendor selling an interesting collection of herbs. Although dwarfed by gigantic leaves of cabbage and broccoli plants, his herbs rocked. The most intriguing was “Salad Herb,” a delicate whisper of an herb that “the herb man” said tastes like cucumber. I
went back the next Saturday to snag a few of those before they disappeared for the season. We sampled beer cheese and chocolate truffles before stopping by Quarles Quality Beef from Waddy, Kentucky. After tasting their beersteamed brats, we picked up a package of brats, a pound of short ribs, corn relish, and jam cake. As we strolled around the back side of the market munching on chocolate croissants from Sunrise Bakery, I stopped dead in my tracks when I spotted huge Bracken County oyster mushrooms protruding from tiny baskets. They
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calm. When the big time harvests start rolling in, all of Lexington Farmers’ Markets will explode. I can’t wait.
In April, The Lexington Farmers Markets operate downtown on Saturdays and on Southland Drive on Sundays. The Bluegrass Farmers Market opens in Hamburg on April 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Liquor Barn parking lot.
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ALL ABOUT KIDS
SATURDAY, APRIL 1 The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host a “Teen DIY: April Fools Edition” Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. Make a variety of crafts to fake out friends. All materials provided and the event is open to grades 7 through 12. The Willows at Hamburg, located at 2531 Old Rosebud, will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. There will be a “Celebration of Beauty and The Beast” event Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at the Barnes and Noble of Hamburg to commemorate then opening of the new movie. In addition to a special storytime, kids of all ages are invited to sing favorite songs from the movie soundtrack and participate in other fun activities. Attendees will receive a mini-poster and bookmark while supplies last. The Explorium will be presenting Imagination Station: April Fools! Saturday, April 1 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Kids can stump their friends with a disappearing act. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253. The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host “Maker Monday Spring Break: Upcycled Art” Monday, April 3, from 2 until 4 p.m. Be good to the Earth and make old things new again by using recyclable material to create art and more! For all kids. No registration required. The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host a “Teen DIY: April Fools Edition” Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. Make a variety of crafts to fake out friends. All materials provided and the event is open to grades 7 through 12.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4 A “Preschool Drive-In Movie” will be held Tuesday, April 4 at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Bring a cardboard box big enough to sit in, turn it into a car with the supplies provided, and enjoy a”drive-in” movie. For ages 2-6. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 859.231.5500.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 The Hamburg Barnes and Noble Weekday Storytime is now on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Stop by the Hamburg location’s Children’s section at the back of the store for story time with a craft or activity to follow. There are different
storyline events each Wednesday of the month starting at 10 a.m. The SMASH Club will present Candy Science Wednesday, April 5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Explorium. If your kid has a big sweet tooth, this program is for them. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253. The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host a “Lego Lab” Wednesday, April 5 from 2 until 4 p.m. Put imagination to work and stop by for some freebuilld Lego fun. Plan, create, and build alone or work with friends. This event will open to children in grades K-5.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6 The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host “Popcorn and a Movie” for kids grade 7 thought 12 Thursday, April 6 from 2 until 5 p.m. Mix and match flavors to create a unique gourmet popcorn blend, then kick back and watch a feature-length movie.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Blow up balloons and play a neat game of tennis at the Explorium’s Leaping Little’s: Balloon Tennis program on Friday, April 7 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 “The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors” Storytime will be held Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m at the Hamburg location of Barnes and Noble. From Drew Daywalt, author of the New York Times bestseller “The Day the Crayons Quit” comes a picture book about the tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. There will be activities following the story.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 When Rabbit collects too many carrots, which leave him unable to sleep in his burrow, other animals offer to share their homes. Will Rabbit make his way back? Stop by the Hamburg location of Barnes and Noble Saturday, April 15, at 11 a.m. for Storytime. This is a special springtime Storytime featuring “Too Many Carrots.” There will be activities and coloring to follow. The seminar “Make Your Own Lotions and Lip Balm” will be held Saturday, April 15 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the
Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. During this class, guests will be making lip balm, whipped body balm and lotion with plant based oils, beeswax and essential oils. Participants will receive three lip balms, one whipped body balm and two four ounce containers of lotion. Ages 12 and up are welcome. For more information, call 859.231.5500.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Use balloons to learn about how your lungs and respiratory system works as part of the SMASH Club: Balloon Lungs at The Explorium Wednesday, April 12 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Once On This Island, a Caribbean-style adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” tells the legend of a capacity to love that transcends human life and social constructs. This family-friendly production will be presented Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, starting at 7:30 p.m. with additional shows on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts. For more information, go to www.finearts.uky.edu.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 “We Are the Dinosaurs” Storytime will be held Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the Hamburg location of Barnes and Noble. Laurie Berkner’s beloved hit “We Are the Dinosaurs” is now a picture book. Featuring an adorable cast of characters and vibrant, playful art by Ben Clanton, “We Are the Dinosaurs” transports readers back to a time when the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. The Explorium’s Super Saturdays will feature a special “Happy Earth Day” program Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. until noon. Can plants grow inside? What do they need to live? Explore indoor gardens and earth science for Earth Day. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253.
MONDAY, APRIL 24 Social media safety will be the focus of a seminar Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. The world of Instagram and Snapchat can be a great place but people need to know have to safely navigate it. Kris First, a social worker and mother whose agency, Kids First, works to address issues of child safety and community wellness, will discuss how to keep social media safe and fun. This event requires online
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registration. Go to www.lexpublib.org to register.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Shoot some hoops while practicing your adding skills during the Explorium’s SMASH Club: Addition Basketball Wednesday, April 26 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253. Make a science experiment by using baking soda and vinegar at The Explorium’s Baby Explorers: Fizzy Science Tuesday, April 11 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 John Archambault, author of the children’s book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, will be available for signings at Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library Friday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. as part of an evening of storytelling, songs, crafts, and activities. Books will be available for purchase and signing as well.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 29 “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” will be the book of choice for the Saturday, April 29 storytime at the Hamburg location of Barnes and Noble, starting at 11 a.m. From brave and bold to creative and clever, this rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things parents think of when they look at their children. There will be activities to follow. Dot and stamp your way to a beautiful piece of flower art at The Explorium’s Imagination Station: Stampin’ Saturday, April 29 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For more information, go to www.explorium.com or call 859.258.3253. Half-Price Books in Hamburg Pavillion will host “Last Saturday Storytime” from 2 until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Each story time will feature young readers and those who just love a good story. The classic Red Badge of Courage will be presented Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 at the Lexington Children’s Theatre. There will be shows Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Liberty Elementary to present Willy Wonka for Kids on stage Find a “golden ticket” and join the students and staff of Liberty Elementary in a world of “pure imagination” as students perform Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS. The show, featuring over 50 of Liberty Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade students, premieres on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Other performances will be April 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and April 23 at 3 p.m. There will also be an in-school assembly performance on April 19. The adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding
golden tickets in five of his candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to help defray costs. The production is a collaborative effort of drama teacher Kala Cookendorfer Chaffin and music teacher Lori Sweet.
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H E A LT H N E W S A N D E V E N T S THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Babies ‘R Us at Hamburg Pavilion, in conjunction with the Fayette County Health Department, will host classes relating to newborn babies and breastfeeding each Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The class covers newborn baby behavior; birth, skin-to-skin, and the hospital experience; how to get started with breastfeeding; overcoming challenges of the first two weeks with baby; pumps and other gadgets; and balancing breastfeeding and work. For more information about the classes, or breastfeeding in general, call the breastfeeding support service at 859.288.2348. To preregister, call the Ba-
bies R Us Baby Registry at 859.263.8598.
MONDAY, APRIL 10 Saint Joseph East will host a weight loss seminar April 10 at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the benefits of weight loss surgery at this free weight loss seminar. Register online at www.kentuckyonehealth. org or call 859.967.5520
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 The Hearing Loss Association of America Lexington Chapter will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of most
months at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. The chapter is a self-help organization dedicated to education, advocacy and support for people who do not hear well. They offer emotional support, camaraderie, tips and techniques for living with hearing loss, and technical information about hearing assistance devices. The meetings are free and open to the public. Presentations are made by audiologists, doctors, professors, therapists, trainers, specialists, and others with hearing loss knowledge. For more information, email infolex@hlaa-ky.org or go to www.hlaa-ky.org/lexington.
MONDAY, APRIL 17 Baptist Health will sponsor the workshop “Nine Months and Counting” for women who recently found out they are pregnant. Learn pregnancy pointers about your changing body, nutrition, exercise, common aches and discomforts along with remedies, and what to expect next. This one-time class should be taken as soon as you find out you are pregnant. This class will be held Monday, April 17 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the Baptist Health Eduction Center Building 1720 building. For more information, call 859.260.4482 or email KHands@BHSI.com.
Markey to host neuroendocrine cancer conference BY ALLISON PERRY The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, in conjunction with the Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network (NCAN), will host the 2017 Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Conference on Saturday, April 22. For the 120,000 patients in the U.S. already living with neuroendocrine cancer, the sudden flushing or recurring stomach aches aren’t symptoms of common, expected ailments. Sometimes, they are indications of the rarely understood neuro-
endocrine cancer. Centered around educating neuroendocrine cancer patients, family members and caretakers, the conference features presentations on new and recently published information by UK Markey Cancer Center specialists Dr. Lowell Anthony, Dr. Riham El Khouli and Dr. Aman Chauhan, as well as nationally known neuroendocrine expert Dr. Larry Kvols. “Because neuroendocrine cancers are relatively rare, many cases of neuroendocrine cancer are misdiagnosed, or incorrectly treated,” Anthony said. “It’s our goal
to help patients across the country dealing with this disease. This conference is designed specifically for them, with useful information they can use to be an advocate for their own health care.” Specific points of discussion will include the recently FDA-approved drug telotristat ethyl (Xermelo) along with other new and emerging therapeutics options in managing neuroendorcine tumors and cardinomas. Afternoon sessions include personal presentations from patients on their experiences with the disease and a support group session.
For NCAN President Maryann Wahmann, the conference also provides an opportunity to show patients dealing with neuroendocrine cancers that they’re not alone in their battle. “Doctors are taught, ‘when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras,’” said Wahmann. “But more than 12,000 times a year in the U.S., the diagnosis proves that those hooves belong to a zebra.” The conference runs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on April 22 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa in Lexington, Ky. To purchase tickets, visit the NCAN registration page.
Southland Church’s Richmond Road campus offers health clinic In a response to love and serve the community in a practical way, volunteers at Southland Christian Church had a vision to fund medical and dental clinics to serve the uninsured in Jessamine and Fayette counties. It was a response to the tremendous need for primary and dental care for the
under-served within the community. Refuge Ministries, a separate non-profit organization was created to accomplish this task through the Refuge Clinic. According to a statement, The Refuge Clinic operates as an expression of Christ and seeks to connect the hurting to health. Organizers say they recognize that every life has in-
finite value and worth and aim to make true health obtainable physically, spiritually, and mentally for the people they serve. Since opening the doors in 2008, the Refuge Clinic now serves over 2,800 uninsured and under-served residents of Fayette and Jessamine counties. To find out more about Refuge Clinic,
call 859.225.4325, go to www.refugeministriesky.org or stop by the clinic at 2349 Richmond Rd, Suite 220 Clinic hours vary based on volunteer provider availability but the clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
University of Kentucky dental students offer annual $5 screening event Several University of Kentucky dental students will offer dental screenings for $5. Screenings include limited x-rays and a limited review for tooth decay. Participants can support UK dental students as they prepare for their licensing exam and get their oral health checked in the process. No appointment is necessary. Screenings will be com-
pleted on the second floor of the UK College of Dentistry Dental Science Building from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. In order to qualify for a $5 screening, participants must be age 14 or older. Participants may be eligible for additional dental services provided at no cost should they meet the needs of the
students’ dental licensing exam and be available on either April 21 or April 22. Individuals requiring care in excess of licensing exam requirements will be referred for a full dental screening and treatment, available generally at a reduced fee if completed in the DMD Student Clinic. For more information, call 859.323.6525 and reference $5 screenings.
Tips and advice on “Life with Diabetes” available at Baptist Health Lexington workshop The “Life with Diabetes” program at Baptist Health Lexington is recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting or exceeding national standards. Classes are taught by certified diabetes educators,
registered nurses, registered dietitians, certified personal trainers and motivational and stress counselors. The class setting provides support for people who need to learn diabetes self-management skills.
After completion of classes or sessions, a follow-up plan is developed to keep in touch with the person. Both day and evening classes are available at the Baptist Health at Lexington Green Mall. Baptist Health
also offers a one-to-one counseling for patients and their families, including support in learning to cope with diabetes and sessions with a dietitian. For more information, call 859.260.5122.
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YMCA opens summer camp registration
PERSONAL GROWTH While in the welcoming environment of camp, youth have a chance to learn new skills, and develop confidence and independence by taking on new responsibilities and challenges. Camps offer cognitive learning and social-emotional development opportunities for achievement.
The YMCA of Central Kentucky invites all members of the community to consider summer camp fun for their families as YMCA summer camp registration opens. “YMCA summer camp supports the social-emotional growth, cognitive development and physical well-being of kids,” Vice President of Youth Development Jessica Berry said. “In our day camps, kids are in a welcoming environment where they can belong, they’re building relationships, developing character and discovering their potential. We really encourage parents to give their kids the gift of camp to keep their kids active and engaged throughout the summer.” Berry says there are five reasons why children and teens should attend summer camp:
FRIENDSHIPS Amidst the fun of camp games, songs, swimming and talent shows, campers meet new friends and strengthen existing friendships. The bonds formed at camp are important and lasting for many youth.
ADVENTURE Summer camp is all about a wide variety of new experiences and exploring the outdoors. YMCA camps have a new adventure for every child and teen. Visit ymcacky.org/camp for details. HEALTHY FUN Day camps offer fun, stimulating activities that engage the body and mind, and also help children and teens learn the importance of nutrition to help improve their healthy eating habits.
MEMORIES Summer camp is an unforgettable experience that will give each camper memories (and camp traditions) that will last a lifetime. Youth
return to school with plenty of camp stories to share! To ensure that all youth have the chance to experience camp, financial assistance is available for those who qualify. If you’re interested in helping send kids to camp this summer, you can donate to the Y at www.ymcacky.org/give. White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics has been recognized for its support as the YMCA’s official summer day camp sponsor. For more information about YMCA of Central Kentucky summer day camps, visit www. ymcacky.org/camp.
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APRIL 29 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit any YMCA of Central Kentucky location and tell us what your child will do to stay healthy this summer and we’ll waive your camp registration fee! A $35 savings!
MAKE TUESDAY TRANSFORMATIONAL Tuesdays are free in April. Join the Y and we’ll waive the joining fee. For more than a workout. For a better us.
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SENIOR EVENTS AND NEWS SATURDAY, APRIL 1 The Willows at Hamburg, located at 2531 Old Rosebud, will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 1 at 10:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
MONDAY, APRIL 3 The “Living Well with a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia” workshop will be held Wednesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at the HealthwoRx Fitness & Wellness Center in Lexington Green. Neurologist Greg Cooper of Baptist Health will speak about how to live well with a mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia diagnosis. Loved ones or caregivers are welcome to attend. This class will cover ways to live well and take control of the health and wellness of anyone who has been diagnosed. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 859.260.4354.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6 The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host the workshop “Social Security: Your Questions Answered” Thursday, April 6 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Social Security is the foundation for many people’s retirement income. It’s important to understand the options and the effect decisions have on retirement. During this seminar, organizers will examine how Social Security fits into retirement
income plans; when people should start taking benefits; and how taxes may affect your benefits. To register, call the library at 859.231.5500 ext. 1005
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 The seminar “Script Your Family’s Future: Why You Need an Estate Plan” will be presented Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Tates Creek branch of the Lexington Public Library. At this seminar, organizers will discuss strategies to consider when planning your estate, including how assets are distributed to survivors; who will take care of minors or special-needs children, or who will make medical or financial decisions for the in-firmed.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host the seminar “Understanding Your Medicare Options” Wednesday, April 26 from 6 until 7 p.m. This event is designed to help new beneficiaries and caregivers a better understand of the Medicare program. Topics will include an introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental Medicare Health plans including Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, and Part D prescription drug coverage. This event requires registration through a library staff member. To register, call the library at 859.231.5500 ext. 1005
‘I Know Expo’ returns to Lexington Center in April As the population continues to age, more and more services are being offered to Lexington’s senior citizens. The “i know expo” was created to address senior issues in a one-stopshopping format in the form of a oneday expo. This year’s event will be held April 2 in the Bluegrass Ballroom in the Lexington Center from noon until 4:30 p.m. The answer to many problems and adjustments encountered by seniors and the ones who love them will be addressed by the exposition’s exhibitors and speakers. The good news is that the “i know expo” can help folks young and old plan for the future with more confidence. The expo will showcase products such as health solutions, financial services, personal care services including homemaking, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, skilled nursing and home health aid services, health education and counseling services and many more related products and services, etc., in the medical and pharmaceutical, business services industries. The Expo’s mission is to arm seniors and their caregivers with what
they need to know to plan for the future: care for someone they love, live with disabilities, age with joy and grace. The expo is the brainchild of founder Gale Reece, who said it all started with transportation issues. “The i know expo grew out of ITNBluegrass. Independent Transportation Network — dignified transportation for seniors. In 2006, I began the effort to start the local affiliate of the national private non-profit for senior transportation.” Through the years, Reece began to notice requests for additional information about senior services from the families of members to ride coordinators and the executive director. Reece devised the idea of a one day, one place expo for information and services in the community. “Our target audience is adult children of frail elders, those caring for loved ones with disabilities and all in my Boomer generation, who should be preparing for our own aging situations,” she said. For more information about this year’s “i know” expo, go to www. iknowexpo.org
Center to host small group fitness training The Lexington Senior Center is offering small group fitness training Tuesdays, starting April 4 through April 25. There will be sessions at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday. During this four-week session in our fitness center, participants will work in small groups to receive a personal workout plan that includes free weights, kettle bells, stability balls, fitness center machines and more. Participants are asked to sign-up at the front desk at the Lexington Senior Center.
Provision Living to host “dusty shoe” open house Provision Living at Beaumont Centre will be showcasing its new facility at 1165 Monarch St in Lexington. There will be a “dusty shoe” open house from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to come out and check out the progress. The sales trailer on Governor Lane is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.
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Professional Help and Information Bluegrass Elderlaw, PLLC. - bgelderlaw.com Dupree Financial Group - dupreefinancial.com Edward Jones - edwardjones.com Living at Home Baptist Health Lifeline - bhsi.com Bath Fitters - bathfitter.com Brill and Company - brillandcompany.com God’s Pantry - godspantryfoodbank.org Jackie Carr, Senior Real Estate Specialist jackiecarr.com Lifeline Home Care, Inc. - lifelinehomecare.org Radio Eye - radioeye.org Seniors Helping Seniors - seniorshelpingseniors.com Sure Hands Lift & Care Systems - surehands. com Susan Bachner Consulting, LLC - susanbachnerconsulting.com Living Options Christian Care Communities - christiancarecommunities.org Highgrove at Tates Creek - highgroveattatescreek.com Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm - legacyreserveky.com Liberty Ridge Senior Living Community - libertyridge.com Sayre Christian Village - sayrechristianvillage. org The Willows at Fritz Farm - trilogyhs.com
Medical and Health Care Alzheimer’s Association - alz.org/kyin Baptist Health Home Care - bhsi.com Baptist Neurology Center–Lexington Memory Care Clinic - bhsi.com Diversified Nurse Consultants - dnconsult.org Gateway Health - gatewayhealthplan.com Hospice of the Bluegrass - hospicebg.org Independence Assistance - iasbg.com University of Kentucky / Sanders-Brown Center on Aging - centeronaging.uky.edu Getting Around ITNBluegrass - itnbluegrass.org Government Services Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living - BGAAAIL.org Commission for Citizens with Disabilities / Senior Services Commission - lexingtonky.gov Lexington CARES - BeReadyLexington.com LexCall 311 - lexingtonky.gov/lexcall Living and Aging Assistance AARP - aarp.org/ky Kentucky Relay - hamiltonrelay.com Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - kerrbrothersfuneralhome.com Social, Arts and Education Kentucky Talking Book Library - kdla.ky.gov Lexington Public Library - lexpublib.org Primrose Place - celiabanks.com
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Looking for an Easter Egg Hunt in Hamburg? The Willows hosts its free community annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 1 at 10:30 am. Festivities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, along with sweet treats and door prizes. They will also be accepting donations for God’s Pantry.
Bluegrass Youth Ballet will present The Little Mermaid, Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m. in the Lexington Opera House. More than 130 young dancers will bring a mythical underwater seascape to life in the story of a mermaid longing to be human. In addition to the lead characters, the story comes to life with the Little Mermaid’s sisters, a sea witch and a host of underwater creatures including dolphins, jellyfish, clownfish, crabs, seahorses, starfish, eels, and a beautiful sea dragon that is a big puppet. The cast of The Little Mermaid will gather for “Tea under the Sea” immediately following the Saturday, April 1, performance at Pardy’s Pub downstairs in the Opera House. $8/ person. The 2017 Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show will continue Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at Rupp Arena. Get your home and garden projects solved. Lexington Chamber Orchestra will present its season finale Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. The LCO season finale with conductor Jan Pellant violinist Rebecca Mosloff and violist Derek Mosloff join the LCO for Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. The University of Kentucky Guitar Quartet will perform Bach’s Concerto in A Minor. The LCO presents “Symphony in D Major” by Jan Voríšek, a Czech contemporary of Beethoven whose music has rarely been heard in Kentucky. The Lane Team Easter Egg-stravagan-
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za will be held Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. in the Harrods Hill Park 3308 Ridgecane Rd, Lexington. Hunt for eggs at the easter egg-stravaganza with the entire family.
The Bluegrass Barons are back in action at the first vintage baseball at Waveland on the year. First pitch will be at 1 p.m. The Vintage Baseball Game Waveland is the home field to the only Kentucky Vintage Base Ball team - The Bluegrass Barons. Bring a chair and come enjoy a wonderful day of history, food and the American pastime, baseball as it was in the 1860s. No reservations needed. Tickets will be located at ticket booth at the entrance.
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“Thy Will Be Done,” an Easter classical musical presentation will be held Sunday, April 2 at 4 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Angela Rice’s composition is a 90-minute performance by soloists, choir and orchestra about the life and ministry of
“Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage” is Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts. “Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage” is a record-breaking live
theater sensation with music, romance, and sensational dancing. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?,” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” “Legends in Concert” will take the stage at the Lexington Opera House, Tuesday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Legends in Concert is the longest-running show in Las Vegas, and after 33 years is still voted #1 tribute show in the city. Waveland Historic Site will host Tea Tuesday at Waveland on Tuesday, April 4 at 2 p.m. Looking for something fun, unique and different to do with a friend or a group? Waveland State Historic site is serving tea every Tuesday. Tea is served at 2 p.m. in the mansion on fine china. All teas include a program, savory food, not to mention the tea served by period dressed interpreters. Reservations are required. Call to schedule
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THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Thursday Night Live returns to the Cheapside Park Pavilion on Thursday, April 6. There will be beverages, food from local restaurants and music by live bands. Admission is free and will be open from 4:30 to 9 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 31. There will be a special screening of “Videos for a Stadium” Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Commonwealth Stadium. Join the crowd in the end zone and watch a selection of videos on the big screen. Local and national artists examine competition, teamwork, and other sports-related issues. Enjoy stadium food and drinks with a the crowd. The event is sponsored by UK Art Museum. For more information, go to finearts.uky.edu/art-museum/events.
Your Love To Town,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “She Believes In Me,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Daytime Friends,” “Through The Years,” “You Decorated My Life,” and “Buy Me A Rose.”
SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Diary of A Worm, A Spider, And A Fly” will be presented Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m in the Lexington Children’s Theatre. It’s a bug’s life – and in this case, a bug’s musical! Based on the popular book series by Doreen Cronin, the play will explore what it means to be a bug. Recommended for ages 4 and up. There will be additional presentations on Saturday, April 15 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 The fund-raiser “Pony Up for The Nest” will be held Thursday, April 13 at the Keeneland’s Phoenix Room, starting at noon. The public is invited to the Third Annual Pony Up for The Nest. For more information, go to www.thenestlexington. org/pony-up-for-the-nest/ or contact Jeffrey White at jwhite@thenestlexington.org or 859.259.1974 x223.
GREAT PUG RUN BILL GOODMAN Coldstream Park. Children age 10 and under can participate for free.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Keeneland’s 2017 Spring Race Meet opens Friday, April 7, and continues through Friday, April 28. No racing will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays or Easter Sunday (April 16). Highlights include the $1 milllion Toyota Blue Grass and $500,000 Central Bank Ashland on Saturday, April 8. The races are worth 100 points apiece on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Road to the Kentucky Oaks, respectively.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 The Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo is Saturday, April 8 a the Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park, starting at 6 p.m. Cowboy Up For A Cure, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides funding to benefit children with various forms of pediatric cancer. The Cowboy Up For A Cure Rodeo is a fundraiser on behalf of their charitable efforts. Tickets are available through the Cowboy Up For A Cure website. The “I Love The 90s” tour will come to Lexington’s Rupp Arena, Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Salt-N-Pepa, All 4 One, and other stars from the 90s hip hop, rap, and R&B scenes are coming to Rupp Arena. “Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal” is coming to the Norton Center for the Arts Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m. The Country Music Hall of Fame member is embarking on what will be his final world tour with a show that will celebrate his musical legacy: The Gambler’s Last Deal. Rogers has played to millions of fans around the world, performing songs from his catalog of 24 Number One hits including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Coward of the County,” “Ruby, Don’t Take
KENNY ROGERS MONDAY, APRIL 10 The Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance at Keeneland. The Budweiser Clydesdales will bring the new sampling. The times will be announced at keeneland.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 CHEW Dinner with Chef Justin Thompson of Local Feed will be served up Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the The Event Barn at Evans Orchard, 198 Stone Rd in Georgetown. With each ticket purchased for a CHEW event, visitors are supporting local farms, local chefs, and local distributors or producers. For more information, go to www.chewdinnerseries. com.
The Lexington Legends will take on the West Virginia Power Thursday, April 13 at Legends ballpark with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. This is the first home game of the 2017 schedule for the Legends. Comedian Loni Love will perform Thursday, April 13 at 7:15 p.m. at Comedy Off Broadway. Love returned as co-host for season 2 of “The Real.” There will also be shows Friday, April 14 at 9:45 p.m. and Saturday, April 15 at 7:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14 The Lexington Philharmonic will present Beethoven & Brahms Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts, Bagpipes, Beethoven, and Brahms team up for this concert. Davies’ An Orkney Wedding at Sunrise celebrates the unlikely orchestral solo bagpipe, followed by one of the most famous first symphonies, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 The UK Health & Wellness Run Walk, the annual family-friendly 5K run/walk open hosted by the University of Kentucky Health and Wellness Program, will be held Saturday, April 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at
The Great Pug Run 5k will be held Saturday, April 15, starting at 9 a.m., at Masterson Station Park. This event will support Bluegrass Pug Rescue. To sign-up or for more information, go to www.runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/TheGreatPugRun5K. Before the race, visitors can visit with vendors, food trucks, and raffles/ silent auction. After the race, the organizers will have a dog event to play games for the dogs and announce the raffle/silent auction winners. Bill Goodman, executive director of the Kentucky Humanities Council and former Kentucky Educational Television personality, will be the speaker for the Men’s Breakfast (now co-ed) at Liberty Road Faith Fellowship at 9:30 a.m. on April 15 in Kearns Hall at the church, 2734 Liberty Road. Call 859-277-0420 for reservations. The fund-raiser “Ponies for Parkinson’s” will be held Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. in Keeneland’s Limestone Cafe. Post time will be at 1 p.m. For more information, go to the Ponies for Parkinson’s Facebook page. The annual Kite Fest will take place Saturday, April 15 at Jacobson Park, starting at noon. Celebrate National Kite Month and the Lexington Parks & Recreation’s first major outdoor event of the season. Free activities will include kite flying, children’s games, special entertainment, kite making and more. This year entertainment will include a magician and an obstacle course. Food vendors will be on-site throughout the day or families may pack a lunch and picnic in the park.
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honor and respect the planet. Join other lords and ladies for “A Royal Affair” at the Spindletop Hall Saturday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Wear your favorite period costume from the tales of Jane Austen and Poldark, the long reign of Queen Victoria followed by King Edward’s era, to the House of Windsor. Have a ball to benefit KET. For more information, call 1.800.866.0366.
The classic tale of “Cinderella” will take the stage for two shows Saturday, April 15 at the Lexington Opera House. The Lexington Ballet brings the timeless tale of Cinderella to life in a production that will delight the entire family. Cinderella follows the rags-to-riches story of a young girl from a small village who is mistreated and forced to labor for her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. There will be performance at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts. For more information, go to www.finearts.uky.edu
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Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling will host a Catering to the “Prosumer” workshop Tuesday, April 18 from 6 until 8 p.m. Nikki Putnam, registered dietitian nutritionist from Alltech says the consumer has changed. Consumers are no longer involved only at the grocery store, but they are disrupting every stage of a product’s life. The “prosumer” has the ability to shape, and even control, the message and drive demand. With the power shifting, how do we get the prosumer on our side? Guests to this event will find out the answers.
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Keeneland will host “Ronald McDonald House Day at the Races” Friday, April 21, at noon. All proceeds support the families at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass. Guests will enjoy a panoramic view of the racecourse and the rolling Bluegrass countryside beyond. A great event to see and be seen, enjoy great food and even better company while partaking in one of Lexington’s favorite past times - a day at the races. Kentucky Crafted the Market returns to the Lexington Center Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23. Experience 200 exhibitors of art, literature, food, bluegrass and world music performances, and hands on activities. Doors open at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The Midtown Men will be performing ‘60s hits from The Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons, and more Friday, April 21, at 8 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this concert celebrating the music that defined the ‘60s.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Leonard, Coleman and Blunt, lead singers of three of the most legendary vocal groups of all time - The Temptations, Platters and Drifters, will provide “Magic Moments” Wednesday, April 19 at The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. Check out the showmanship, classic dance moves, and some of the biggest hits of all time, starting at 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Comedian Paul Zerdin, the winner of the 2015 season of ‘America’s Got Talent,” will perform Thursday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Comedy Off Broadway. Once On This Island, a Caribbean-style adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,” tells the legend of a capacity to love that transcends human life and social constructs. This family-friendly production will be presented Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, starting at 7:30 p.m. with additional shows on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the
Meet 50 best-selling authors from all genres at the first-annual “Authors In The Bluegrass” event Saturday, April 22 starting at 9 a.m. at the University of Kentucky’s Commonwealth Stadium. This event is for readers 18 and up. For more information and list the authors scheduled to appear, go to the “Authors in the Bluegrass” Facebook page. Willy Wonka & The Dream Factory Annual Fund-raiser will be held Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the RJ Corman Hangar, 101 RJ Corman Drive in Nicholasville. Join Lexington Dream Factory for an evening of fun and Wonka-inspired mischief during their annual fundraising gala. Reserve seats by calling 859.254.9474 “Embraceable Earth: Love for Our Planet” will be presented Saturday, Aprill 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Second Presbyterian Church at 460 E. Main Street. Celebrate Earth Day with a joyful noise for our planet. The chorale closes this season with local poetry and music about our Earth including selections “The Earth is Tired,” “Earth Drum,” “Native American Ambiances,” and more. Area poets including George Ella Lyon will be reading works that
Man O’ War Harley Davidson will take part in the “Ride to remember the life of George Mead” on Sunday, April 23, starting at 10:45 a.m. Riders will meet at Crossroads Christian Church, Andover location at 10:30 a.m. with kickstands up at 10:45 a.m. The ride will head east toward Winchester from there south to Irvine, and then go through Ravenna and stop for lunch at Michaels. The ride will continue through the Natural Bridge Forest and once to Beattyville, will head back to the Natural Bridge area off Mountain Parkway, through the NADA tunnel and out to 460, cut back 213 and catch state route 11/15 and head back north into Winchester, ending at Man O War HD between 4-4:30 p.m. with BBQ sandwiches and music to follow to remember George Mead.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Comedian/actor/writer Brian Posehn will be performing Thursday, April 27 at 7:15 p.m. at Comedy Off Broadway. Besides writing and performing on HBO’s “Mr. Show” Posehn has appeared in sitcoms such as “Just Shoot Me”, “Seinfeld”, “News Radio”, “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Posehn will also perform Friday, April 28 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 “An Evening with Jay Ungar and Molly Mason” will be held Friday, April. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1000 Tates Creek Road as part of the Harstad Fine Arts Series. Ungar and Mason are masters of music and storytelling who share their lives and their music with audiences. Millions were entranced by Ashokan Farewell, which was written for Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The Civil War, and earned the couple international acclaim. The Wine, Women and Shoes event, benefiting Kids Cancer Alliance, will be held Friday, April 28 at the Carrick House, starting at 6:30 p.m. Join the Kids Cancer Alliance for an evening of fashion and wine. There will be wine tasting, a fashion show, designer shopping, best in shoe contest, key-to-the-closet drawing and charming “Shoe Guys.” Info, winewomenandshoes.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 The Battle for the “Beard” Belt is back in the 40509. Title Beard and Honest Amish present Battle For The Belt 2017! The annual beard competition, at Austin City Saloon in Woodhill, is for participants and attendees 21 years of age and older. For purposes of this competition, beard balms/dry oils are not considered to be styling aids and are permitted in all categories. Styling aids include wax, hairspray, gel, etc. No pins or ties may be used in men’s categories. Fun begins at 6 pm.
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HOME AND GARDEN TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Sunflowers will take the spotlight at the workshop Tuesday, April 4 at 3 p.m. hosted by the Fayette County Extension Service. One of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow, sunflowers now come in a wide range of colors and sizes, including pollenless types for cutting. Organizers will cover how to plant and grow sunflowers and provide each class member a variety of unusual types to grow in their home garden. To register for this class, call 859.257.5582.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 The Fayette County Extension Service will host a class on Primocane Blackberries Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. These varieties extend the blackberry season into fall and are strong compliments to summer varieties. The fruits have high sugar levels. Each participant will receive three Prime Ark Freedom berry plants for a backyard garden. To register for this class, call 859.257.5582.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Pet Wants Lex will host a workshop on composting Saturday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at its office, 321 S. Ashland Ave. Learn how to compost biodegradable items at home. First a quick talk about the how and whys,
then a 30-minute hands on workshop of building your own worm bin. Contact Pet Wants Lex through Facebook or call 859.948.3333 to sign up for this event. Space is limited.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Dahlias will be the focus of a class at the Fayette County Extension Service Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Many people shy away from tender bulbs because of the hassle associated with digging and winter storage. This is actually not a big deal and many are affordable enough to treat as annuals. Dahlias are spectacular in bloom and come in a wide variety of colors shapes and sizes. Participants will go home with an assortment to plant. To register for this class, call 859.257.5582.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27 A Garden Affair Fête kicks the Garden Affair Weekend off with botanic inspired cocktails and a bounty of appetizers and bites prepared with seasonal, local produce. A Garden Affair Fête serves not only as a chance for attendees to preview the weekend’s vendors, it also marks the reopening of the Headley-Whitney Museum’s iconic Shell House. Inspired by 17th and 18th century European shell grottos, this iconic building has been closed since 2006. For more information, go to www. headley-whitney.org/previewparty
A Garden Affair spotlights classical gardening ideas A Garden Affair will be held Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30 at the Headley Whitney Museum in Lexington. The art of the garden comes to life with exceptional lectures, events and exhibitors. Each day, A Garden Affair will play host to dozens exhibitors offering both decorative objects and tools for the garden as well as rich variety of plants. Attendees are invited to tour the grounds throughout the day, sit in on a lecture, enjoy a bite, and explore the museum galleries, the shell house and the library. The Garden Affair will offer several lectures featuring garden professionals including: Ben Page is a designer who specializes in residential landscape architecture. His work incorporates a combination of historical influences interpreted for the 21st century. His work has been published nationally and featured on HGTV, and has received numerous awards.
Andrea Wulf is the author of five acclaimed books. Her book “The Brother Gardeners” won the American Horticultural Society 2010 Book Award and her books “Founding Gardeners” and “The Invention of Nature” were on the New York Times Best Seller List. Andrea Wulf Philippe de Boncourt is a garden architect born in the north of France, a direct descendant of the Marquis de Lafayette. Philippe has designed many gardens large and small in Belgium including part of the Chateau de Wespelaar for the heiress of Stella Artois. Tom Kimmerer, PhD, is a scientist, author and photographer. He is chief scientist at Venerable Trees, Inc., a conservation nonprofit based in Lexington.
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