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BUSINESS UPDATES ..........................................................................................4 LOOKING BACK AT KENTUCKY’S HIDDEN HISTORY ..................................5 THE THRILL OF THE GRILL ..............................................................................10 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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B U S I N E S S U P DAT E S NEW BUSINESS Beginning on July 18, CMI Consulting, LLC will begin holding three weeks of personal and professional development workshops. These workshops can help equip anyone with skills needed for any work. Here is some highlights from these workshops: Rejection Redirection: Use the Power of Rejection to Win - July 18 at 2:30 p.m. or July 24 at 2:30 p.m. Gain Radical Fans: Don’t Just Master Customer Service, Own It - July 19 at 2:30 p.m. or July 25 at 8 a.m. The Powerful and Purposeful Presenter: Be a Dynamic Public Speaker - July 20 at 2:30 p.m. or July 28 at 8 a.m. De-stress Express: Reduce Stress in the Workplace Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m. or Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. For more information or to register, go to www.shiftify. training/registration/
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BUSINESS CALENDAR NEWS William T. Burke, co-founder of Burke Furniture, died on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the age of 88. Burke was a native of Fayette County and his family founded Burke Furniture in 1963. Commerce Lexington has introduced the economic dashboard to the community. This tool measures aspects of Lexington and the Bluegrass Region that are important to economic development, including the highly educated workforce, business climate, foreign direct investment, and quality of life. This is the first year of the Dashboard. Data reflects both Lexington and the Bluegrass Region. Detailed and supplemental information is available. Check out this information at www.locateinlexington.com/ DATA-FACTS-FIGURES/Economic-Dashboard.aspx
MONDAY, JULY 03 There will be a ribbon-cutting Monday, July 03 at 10:30 a.m. at the Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar/Todds Center 3090 Old Todds Road
TUESDAY, JULY 11 Connect: A Professional Development Healthcare Talk, hosted by Lexington Young Professionals Association, will be presented Tuesday, July 11 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. This event will be at Republic Bank and Trust Co.380 W Main St.
SATURDAY, JULY 15 The YMCA in Hamburg will host an open house Satur-
Mayor Jim Gray, Lexington’s “First Dog” May-Lake, Fire Chief Kristin Chilton, and Lexington Animal Care and Control Chief Nathan Bowling recently joined together to swear in new service dogs for the city. day, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register and save $35 during the open house. Registration for before and after school care is now open. For more information about the after school program, go to ymcaky.org/afterschool.
TUESDAY, JULY 18 The Central Kentucky Association of Volunteer Administrators will be hosting a Networking Social at Sorella Gelateria on Tuesday, July 18 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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Things you may not know about The Bluegrass State BY BRIAN S. POWERS Did you know more than half of all Americans killed in the War of 1812 were from Kentucky? Did you know Man o War, the famous Kentucky thoroughbred, only suffered one defeat to finish second. The first place finisher? A colt named “Upset.” (Upset Boulevard does have an accurate ring to it.) Too often in history class, we only learn what are deemed to be big, important events, concepts and dates. Think of these as the bricks that make up a building. While these bricks of history do form the solid structure, it’s the mortar – the stuff in between the bricks – that really holds the building together. In honor of the 225th birthday of Kentucky and the 241st birthday of America, here are some little globs of that historical mortar that cement Kentucky’s place in history. The American Icon You Don’t Know So we’ve all heard of iconic Kentucky heroes such as Daniel Boone, George Clooney or Muhammad Ali, but have you heard of Jimmy “Wink” Winkfield? We really need to talk about him, if not. James Winkfield was born in Chilesburg, Kentucky, which was a small community in Fayette County located east of Lexington, just past where Hamburg is located now. Wink’s claim to fame is that he is the last African-American jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, which he did twice, consecutively, but his story is far more complex than that. His wins in the Kentucky Derby came in 1901 and 1902, and he narrowly missed winning a third consecutive Derby in 1903, but increasing racism towards black jockeys and movements against organized gambling began to curtail racing opportunities. He was shortly thereafter blacklisted for breaking a contract with his usual stable by riding for another owner, so he packed up and headed to race in Russia and Poland, where he began racking up impressive victories all over Russia and Eastern Europe. The Russian Revolution pushed him and other horse owners and trainers, who were now reviled symbols of wealth and the aristocracy, south to Odessa, and here’s where Wink’s story becomes legend. As the effects of the Revolution became clear and danger pushed closer, Wink and his fellow owners, trainers and riders took more than 200 thoroughbreds on a desperate trek to Poland through the Transylvanian Alps, consuming horseflesh to survive the perilous 1000-mile journey. Think of the Von Trapp family, add in some Hannibal
Honest Abe’s first legal case was defending himself on criminal charges of operating a ferry without a license. Abraham had been ferrying passengers from the Indiana side of the Ohio river to steamers out in the middle, angering some Kentucky brothers who had cornered the “taking people across the river” market in the area, and had him brought up on charges. Lincoln, all of seventeen, argued his case before Squire Samuel Pate at Pate’s house, earning himself an acquittal. After the short hearing, Lincoln lingered on the porch to talk with Pate, who spoke about the need for legal literacy. Lincoln became enamored of Pate and would often paddle across the river on Pate’s invitation to watch other proceedings, and thus was Lincoln’s interest in the law stoked. (the elephants guy, not the cannibal guy) and mix in a dash of the Donner Party. Wink married an exiled Russian Baroness and settled down outside Paris to raise horses. Sadly, his wife died almost immediately, and their son together died in his teens. Wink then married a French woman and had two more children. He must have thought his hard days were behind him, when German forces commandeered his property. In his stables, Wink held his own against them with a pitchfork. Seriously. After a few decades abroad, Wink returned to Kentucky in 1961 to celebrate the 60th Derby since his first big win. Because stupidity does not stand aside for greatness, Wink was initially unable to gain entrance to a dinner in his honor at the Brown Hotel, due to its segregation policies. Wink died in France in 1974, having amassed over 2600 racing victories, two Kentucky Derbies, as well as having stared down Bolsheviks, Nazis, and racists. Where is this guy’s biopic? Will someone get on this screenplay? Jimmy “Wink” Winkfield was an American icon. If only we knew about him. Of course there’s going to be something on Lincoln ... It’s fairly common knowledge that the leaders from both sides of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, were born in Kentucky, which a better writer could use as a metaphor for Kentucky’s conflicted role in the fight. What you may not know, however, is that Lincoln’s love of the law and eventual ascension to the Presidency was likely given spark in a house situated between Hawesville and Lewisport, two small towns in Western Kentucky just on this side of Owensboro. It was there in 1827 that Squire Samuel Pate heard the case of The Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Abraham Lincoln. That’s right –
The Last Battle of the Revolutionary War That’s right – Kentucky claims the last battle of the Revolutionary War, memorialized at Blue Licks Battlefield State Park. In August of 1782, Almost a year after Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, a British invasion force 1100-men strong was haphazardly attacking settlements in
Kentucky, but had turned to head back to attack areas of what is now West Virginia. Kentucky militiamen caught up with them in Blue Licks after an abandoned British attack on Bryan Station. During the ensuing debate over whether to attack, Lt. Col. Daniel Boone warned about the possibility of an ambush. Rather than deal with things like “strategy” and “seriously, maybe we should listen to Daniel Boone,” the next morning one Major Hugh McGary allegedly just rode his horse into the waters of the Licking River waving his hat and shouting, “All those who are not cowards, follow me!”, the eighteenth-century equivalent of “Hold my beer and watch this!” or “Leeroy Jenkins!”, depending on your cultural touchstone. Of course, they couldn’t just sit there and NOT follow the lunatic urging them into a slaughter by calling them cowards, so we now remember the Battle of Blue Licks as the place where, almost a year after we won the American Revolutionary War, we still lost what many historians consider the very last battle, with 70 Kentuckians losing their lives, including Daniel Boone’s youngest son, Israel.
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Highlights for Hamburg readers on this year’s Grand Tour of Homes
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t’s a great time to sell a house in Lexington. According to 2017 Lexington-Bluegrass Assoication of Realtors President Ty Brown, “The market is active,” and available inventory is lower than usual. “Months of inventory are down 15 percent compared to May 2016 ... There may not be as many homes for sale as one would like,” Prices are also up, “Sellers are receiving 97 percent of their list price.” May sales activity increased seven percent over this time last year. Brown says, “Prospective buyers are feeling the double whammy this spring with inventory that’s down and price appreciation that’s much faster than any rise they’ve likely seen in their income.” Median sales price increased 5 percent from May 2016 to May 2017, and there is 2.8 months of inventory. The residential average days on market for the average home is down to 61. The year-to-date 2017 total sales have increased 6 percent so far this year. This is all great news for sellers, but what about buyers? If you don’t find the home of your dreams among available inventory, new construction and custom build is always an option. Find the neighborhood, the builder, and the model, and collaborate to design your own dream home. As popular real estate website Zillow suggests, “If you opt for a custom-built home, you’ll work with the contractor to create a traditional or modern layout that works for your life. If you’ve always dreamed of a formal dining room for family gatherings, it’s yours. If you’re buying prebuilt new construction, chances are good the layout will lean to modern, with wideopen floor plans. Kitchens flow into family rooms so you can cook and oversee homework or watch the game. Rooms in new construction homes – especially bedrooms and bathrooms – tend to be larger and brighter, with lots of natural light.” Additional assets Zillow points out, “Buying new construction often means
Neighborhood Highlights Price points for the homes in our neighborhood on the tour range from the low $300s to $1 million plus, so there’s something to fit most any budget. • View the Hilton and the Concord on Patchen Lane in Patchen Wilkes. On Goodpaster Way, check out the Lauren. • In the Reserve at Bryant Oak on Bay Springs Park, you can tour the Hartford II, the Fitzgerald, and the Jackson II expanded. • In Summerfield, you can see the Baxter, the Crestwood, and the Jackson. • On Old Rosebud Road, you can tour the Kennedy in Tuscany. • On Cayman Lane in the Reserve at Greenbrier, tour the Lafayette and the Courtney Drew. On Cayman Heights, check out the Stinnet.
Grand Tour of Homes Hours Friday, July 21........................5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22....................Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23......................Noon to 5 p.m. Friday, July 28........................5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29....................Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 20......................Noon to 5 p.m.
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buying a lifestyle. Master or planned communities often include amenities like parks and community spaces that are close to schools and transit. The key is finding a builder who offers what you care about.” Bigger Pockets, the real estate investment site, adds, “With brand-new everything, you’ll save time and money on maintenance for years to come. The average lifespan of most major appliances is around 10-15 years, according to a study by the National Association of Home Builders and Bank of America Home Equity. And if something should break in the first years you own the property, it will most likely be covered by either a manufacturer’s warranty or building warranty.” Another positive, “What you build is what you get; you won’t have to worry about a home inspection suddenly revealing a mold problem behind the basement drywall or a seemingly functioning furnace dying on you at the first harsh winter.”
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actively or passively considering their real estate options in Lexington. The annual Grand Tour of Homes is a popular free self-guided home tour that features new construction. Tour-goers can visit as many or as few homes as you like during the tour dates. This year’s Grand Tour of Homes will include more than a dozen entries in our neighborhood (homes in 40509 and 40505). Some of the most popular neighborhoods that our readers already know and love will be featured on this year’s tour, including Patchen Wilkes, the Reserve at Bryant Oak, Summerfield, Tusca-
ny, and the Reserve at Greenbrier. Highlights of the tour include a wealth of experts on site who can talk more about the features of new construction. For example, new homes may be as much as 30 percent more energy efficient than some older homes. They use the latest technology and innovation in windows, insulations, heating, cooling, lighting, and much more. All of these benefits add up to lower energy costs as well as helping the consumer protect the environment by reducing their carbon footprint. If you’re looking to move, build, or just dream a little, the Grand Tour is a great place to start.
Have a voice in the future of Hamburg Did you know that the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan is currently underway? You can take the anonymous, online survey at www.connectlex.org . Lexington’s Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a survey for golfers, to be used for input in the upcoming master parks plan. Share with the golf lovers in
Brighton Trail extension update After a year of delays, The Brighton Rail Trail extension is set to begin construction in July. In a statement from Angela Evans, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council for the Sixth District, the project was held up in the process of acquiring the necessary right-of-ways for public utilities. Evans said in the statement that she had talked to the Lexington Engineering Department. She was told the bid for this project is currently being advertised. Evans said that more improvements are on the way. “This extension will add to the enjoyment of both the Pleasant Ridge Park and the existing trail,” Evans said. “Also coming in 2018 will be a pedestrian bridge which will extend over Man O’ War and connect both pieces of the Brighton Trail. These projects will improve the walkability of the area and provide more opportunities for exercise and recreation in the 6th District. I hope you will take advantage of the existing trail and park amenities this summer.”
your life: www.surveymonkey.com/r/5ZBZMXV Did you know there is still time to contribute your input for the parks master plan? Visit this site to take the survey and learn more: www.lexingtonky.gov/about-parks-and-recreation-master-plan Visit Lex is currently working to create a destination
development plan for Lexington. The plan will focus on developing a broader array of attractions, events, festivals and public art designed to enhance the quality of life for area residents and destination appeal to visitors. Take and share the survey at www.surveys.customintercept.com/ CSL/2017/ TravelLex_CommunitySurvey_2017/.
Fireworks viewing area returns to Kroger Field Visit downtown Lexington July 3 – 4 to join the celebration The Fourth of July fireworks will be launched from the Arboretum, with viewing areas again this year surrounding Kroger Field (formerly Commonwealth Stadium). The fireworks will start at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Kroger Field will not be open, but parking lots around the stadium will be available as a place to park and watch the fireworks.
The Arboretum and the restricted area, shown on the included map, will be shut down leading up to and during the show. More traffic and road closure information will be available closer to July 4. The fireworks are part of Lexington’s Fourth of July Festival presented by Fifth Third Bank. Other festival activities include the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social, a patriotic music concert, the Bluegrass 10K, a parade and street festival. For more information about the festival, please visit the Downtown Lexington Corporation’s website.
Lexington’s work to end homelessness makes progress “Step by step, over the past three years, we have seen progress as we work toward our goal: making homelessness rare in Lexington,” Mayor Jim Gray said. Since 2014, when Lexington created the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention, Lexington has reduced the number of homeless individuals and families by 27.6 percent, said Polly Ruddick, office director. “We have worked with our most vulnerable citizens first, reducing the number of chronically homeless individuals and families by over 60 percent.” The agencies that serve people experiencing homelessness
in Lexington are working together to break down barriers to housing. The City has addressed concerns surrounding mental illness, family homelessness, strengthened street outreach to connect with those who are most vulnerable, and established a “housing first” model. “Homelessness is a complex issue that requires a complex solution,” Gray said. “It also requires a lot of partners. In our compassionate city we are so fortunate … there are always partners who are willing to help.” Gray thanked the city’s social service agencies and the faith community for its support.
Senior center announces extended hours for summer Due to increased popularity and demand, the Lexington Senior Center has announced new, extended hours for the summer. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the center is now open two extra hours, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays will keep regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To coincide with the extended hours, the center has added two group fitness classes and a clay art class. The
equipped fitness room will also remain open. The Lexington Senior Center, its services and classes, are free to all independent Fayette County ages 60 and older.
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Hamburg eligible for Anniversary exercise city’s Neighborhood Action Match Program Since 1985, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has funded the Neighborhood Action Match Program to support neighborhood associations in carrying out development activities and improvements. This has been done through the cooperative efforts and voluntary contributions of neighborhood individuals, businesses, schools and other organizations. Grants and Special Programs is responsible for managing this program. Grants and Special Programs is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2018 from eligible neighborhood associations located in Fayette County on or around June 23, 2017. The deadline for submission of an application to this program is 4 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2017. The maximum program award to a neighborhood association is $10,000. The neighborhood association must match all funds it receives with an equal amount through cash contributions or donated materials, service or labor. To view the guidelines and applications, go to https://www.lexingtonky.gov/neighborhood-action-match-program-namp There are several resources to use when administering your current Neighborhood Action Match Program Grant. These are the most recent versions and should be used
regardless of the year you received funding for your grant. • Requesting Reimbursement Instructions and Forms – Use this form if you prefer to print and hand write instead of typing directly into the form. • Requesting Reimbursement Instructions and Forms - FILLABLE – Use this form if you prefer to type directly into the form. This document includes a volunteer sign-in sheet that allows you to pre-fill names and addresses. • Volunteer Sign-in Sheet – This version is not fillable and is recommended for using when you do not know who will be volunteering ahead of time. Use this form to document volunteers for your NAMP projects. There is an additional volunteer sign-in form located in the “Requesting Reimbursement Instructions and Forms” document listed above that is fillable. NAMP MAILING LIST Remember to keep your listing on the LFUCG neighborhood association mailing list up-to-date. If you have had any changes with your association, i.e. primary or secondary contacts, phone numbers, emails, websites, etc., contact Donna Lewis with the Division of Planning at 859.258.3160.
Pedal power across Jacobson Lake For a small fee, visitors to Jacobson Park can rent a two–person pedal boat and make their way across Jacobson Lake. Want to make it a double date? Guests can also rent a four–person pedal boat. All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device, which are provided.
New safety ordinance will curb people approaching vehicles in Hamburg area On May 25, the Urban County Council gave second reading to amendments to the current pedestrian safety ordinance. The changes will take effect 60 days after passage. The changes will prohibit pedestrians from being in roadways and medians and will ban pedestrians from approaching cars on 75 major streets in the city. Pedestrians will only be in violation of remaining in a median if they remain in the median through two consecutive opportunities to cross the road in a legal manner. The changes also prohibit individuals from approaching a vehicle in an arterial roadway, unless the car is legally parked at the curb or shoulder. Another provision of the amended ordinance will strengthen the city’s jaywalking
ordinance, stating that people can only cross the street at crosswalks and signaled intersections. These provisions will only affect the 75 streets identified in the ordinance. Here is a list of the arterial roadways in the Sixth District, which includes Hamburg, that are included ordinance: • East and West New Circle Road • East and West New Circle Ramps • Liberty Road • Man O War Boulevard • North and South Broadway • Sir Barton Way • Todds Road • Winchester Road
The Bluegrass Armory Deport celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special luncheon and cake-cutting ceremony. Above: BGAD Commander Col. Norbert Fochs (right) thanks former depot site commander retired Lt. Col. Ronald Shaffer for appearing as his special guest during the anniversary luncheon and cake-cutting ceremony that took place on June 21 at the Depot’s Lake Buck Lodge. Shaffer, who oversaw the depot during its 50th anniversary in 1992, is a current resident of Berea. Below: Shaffer joins Fochs in the official cake-cutting ceremony.
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The Thrill of the Grill
How to grill the best corn on the cob
Fire. Heat. Smoke. It’s summertime and the grilling is easy. Can anything possibly be better than grilled locally grown fresh corn on the cob slathered with melted butter and doused with salt? Yep. Elotes. Mexican street corn. Smeared with mayo or crema, rolled in cojita cheese, sprinkled with ground chili, and brightened with fresh lime juice, elotes ups the ante on our beloved grilled summer corn candy. It’s simple, fun, and downright fabulous. Don’t let the ingredients form a roadblock. Sure, there’s the whole mayo thing. Can’t tolerate mayo? Use crema, sour cream, or butter. Want to take a leap of faith? Try a teeny weeny bit of jarred mayo or whip up a batch of airy, tangy, creamy, and easy homemade mayo. Don’t want to bother with sourcing cojita cheese? Crumbled feta or good quality parmesan are a great substitutes. Celebrate summer. Snag a few ears of fantastic corn and fire up the grill.
Elotes. MAYO Scratch made mayonnaise is unbelievably simple to throw together. After cracking 1 whole Elmwood Stock Farm organic egg into a small mason jar, I added 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons neutral canola oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Using a hand held immersion blender, I creamed the mix before slowly drizzling in an additional 5 tablespoons canola oil. Within seconds, it emulsified into a creamy dream. A mayonnaise miracle. I slid the mayo into the refrigerator to chill and fired up the grill. CORN There are no rules when it comes to grilling corn. Shucked or unshucked? Soaked or dried? Wrapped or
naked? It’s really doesn’t matter, if you keep an eye on it during the process. The caramelized toasty bits are fine. Cinders, not so much. I was lucky enough to stumble across fresh (newly harvested) Lincoln County corn at the farmers market. Still damp from the morning harvest, the fresh corn was a total win. So, I’m a husk on kind of boy when it comes to grilling corn. The silks are another matter. Some folks don’t bother removing the silks before grilling because they burn away from the heat and flames. Well, I guess I fall in the middle. You see, I grew up on a farm with a zero tolerance for corn silks. My father had kitchen drawers filled with very odd corn silk removing gadgets. No silks allowed. Period. Ever. Although I’m not quite that fussy, I removed some of the silks. After peeling back the husks, I scraped away most of the silks, loosely formed the husks back over the corn, and tied the ends with a few wayward husk scraps. When the fire died down, I spread out the glowing coals,
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and tossed the ears onto the grill. While I didn’t bother soaking the corn, I did spritz the ears with water after they hit the heat. I poured myself a glass of wine, sat down next to the inferno, and turned the ears of corn every few minutes. As the husks burned away, bit of corn kernels singed and caramelized from the heat. After 10 minutes or so, I pulled the corn from the grill and scraped away the burned husks before peeling back the inner husks to reveal the candied corn. Steamed. Charred. Caramelized. Gorgeous. While the corn was still warm, I brushed it with the lime spiked mayo, tumbled cojita cheese over the top, dusted it with ancho chili powder, and finished with fresh lime zest before scattering lime wedges and fresh cilantro to the side. Crunchy sweet summer corn. Light creamy mayo. Salty cojita cheese. Spicy ancho chili. Bright fresh lime. Perfect. Not into a corn facial or wearing elotes on your face, hands, hair, and elbows? Try esquites, the daintier street corn salad version. Simply cut the corn off the cobs after grilling and toss the kernels with all the remaining good stuff. Summer has arrived. Get your grill on.
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ALL ABOUT KIDS
The Lexington Farmers’ Market has partnered with Fayette County Public Schools to be a summer feeding program site. If you are ever headed to the Farmers Market on Tuesdays or Thursdays on the corner of Maxwell Street and Broadway this July and are bringing your kid who is 18 or younger along with you, they can eat for free between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 1 Barnes and Noble in Hamburg will be having a reading of author Ryan T. Higgins’ new book BE QUIET! at 11 a.m. Activities will follow this event.
SUNDAY, JULY 2 Half-Price Books is hosting the Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program through Monday, July 31. Kids preschool through high school age can earn $5 HPB Bookworm Bucks as a reward for reading over the summer. Pick up a reading log at your local HPB today. Learn more at www.halfpricebooks.com/fyb/
MONDAY, JULY 3 Jump Baby Jump will be held Monday, July 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. This program offers music and playtime for young toddlers, ages 18.30 months. The program will continue each Monday in July. For more information, call 859-231.5500.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Preschool Storytime will be held Wednesday, July 5 at 11 a.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. there will be stories, songs, and activities that promote literacy, math, and science skills designed for ages 3 to 5. The program will continue each Wednesday in July. For more information, call 859.231.5500. Barnes and Noble in Hamburg offers Children’s Storytime every Wednesday in July starting at 10 a.m. There will be special craft projects following the reading each week.
THURSDAY, JULY 6 The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host Toddler Time Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m. Books, music, and activities that encourage literacy, math, science, and social skills followed by an art activity or story-related project. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 3. The program will continue each Thursday in July. For more information, call 859.231.5500. There will be Snowcones and More at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library Thursday, July 6 from 2 until 3 p.m. Cool down with hands-on outdoor fun and free snow cones while they last.
SATURDAY, JULY 8 Barnes and Noble in Hamburg will be having a special reading at 11 a.m. of Little Excavator written by New York
Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books. Storytime will be followed by activities.
TUESDAY, JULY 11 McConnell Springs is having a Story Walk on Wednesday, July 11 at 11 am. Join park staff to explore the trails and look for the next page of the story. Shadows Discovery Hour will be held Tuesday, July 11 at 2 until 4 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Drop by to enjoy hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) activities for ages 6 to 12. For more information, call 859.231.5500. The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public will host Library CSI: Crime Solvers on Tuesday, July 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p..m. Put on a detective’s hat to solve a puzzling crime while learning about fingerprinting, secret codes, tracks, eyewitness interviews, and more. This event is designed for ages 6 to 12. Registration is required. For more information, call 859.231.5500.
FRIDAY, JULY 14 The Arboretum is hosting a Sizzling Summer event on Friday, July 14 from 10 am to 1 pm. This event will be celebrating the summer season with hands-on activities provided by local exhibitors. Activities will include crafts, plant giveaways, fossil giveaways and more. “Teen Night” will be held Friday, July 14 from 5:30 until 7:45 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. The party starts when the library closes. There will
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ALL ABOUT KIDS be games, food, and fun for grades 7 through12. Registration required. For more information, call 859.231.5500.
SATURDAY, JULY 15 The YMCA in Hamburg will host an open house Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register and save $35 during the open house. Registration for before and after school care is now open. For more information about the after school program, go to ymcaky.org/afterschool. Junior Naturalist, a program designed for elementary-aged visitors of McConnell Spring who want to explore the park and get a chance to complete an art project all in the same tour. On Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m,, Junior Naturalists will learn about the bugs at McConnell Springs. Pig the Pug and Pig the Winner will be the focus of storytime at Barnes and Noble in Hamburg, starting at 11 a.m. Join Pig the Pug as he learns lessons the hard way with his footlong playmate Trevor by his side. There will be activities to follow the reading. The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will be hosting a Special Family Storytime on July 15 at from 2 to 2:30 pm. They will be celebrating everyone’s love for animals with a story, songs, and games. After storytime, kids will get to meet some animals from the Lexington Humane Society.
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Bags of STEAM Discovery Hour will be held at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library from 2 until 4 p.m. Drop by the library to enjoy hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) activities designed for ages 6-12. For more information, call 859.231.5500.
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Moana in the Shillito pool with the family.
TUESDAY, JULY 25 The Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library will host “Discover Summer Wrap Up Party” on Tuesday, July 25 from 2 until 3 p.m. Come the library for the fun and celebrate the end of summer. This event is open to kids of all ages.
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Learn to Cartoon with Steve Harpster will be held Wednesday, July 19 from 2 until 3 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Anyone can learn to draw with help from cartoonist Steve Harpster. Watch, laugh, and draw along to make new own creations. Registration required. this workshop is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, call 859.231.5500.
Friday Family Nights will be held each Friday through Sept. 1 at Hamburg Pavilion starting at 5 p.m. Visit Hamburg Pavilion the final Friday of each month for family entertainment while you shop. Beginning at 5 p.m. each month, stop by the Hamburg Village Gazebo (in front of Ted’s Montana Grill and Victoria’s Secret) for a fun start to the weekend
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Barnes and Noble in Hamburg will host the storytime “What Do You Do With a Problem?” on Saturday July 22 at 11 a.m. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. There will be activities to follow the reading. Shillito Pool is hosting Dive In Movie Night on Saturday, July 22 from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your floats and watch
In celebration of “Get Pop-Cultured,” Barnes and Noble will feature Good Morning, Superman!, Be A Star, Wonder Woman! and Bedtime for Batman Storytime. Join Barnes and Noble as they read about turning everyday situations into amazing super adventures. Kids, come dressed as your favorite superhero, villain or character to show your fandom. There will be activities following.
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UK student donates a kidney to save a life
BY ELIZABETH ADAMS
To commit a textbook term to memory, UK College of Nursing student Karly Schmidt used a mental shortcut by naming her two kidneys George and Fred. George, her right kidney, reminded her of the word “glomerular,” and Fred, her left kidney, reminded her of “filtration.” Putting the two words together, she could recall the glomerular filtration rate, which is the medical formula used to measure kidney function. So when Schmidt found out she was a donor match for 7-year-old Logan Wiesman, a boy in dire need of a kidney transplant, she didn’t hesitate to refer to her kidneys by their given names. As no coincidence, George and Fred were also the names of the Weasley twins, two characters from the popular Harry Potter books. Logan, an avid Harry Potter fan, immediately found common ground with his life-saving donor — and assigned a personality to the left kidney she planned to give to him. “It was their way of starting to form a connection,” Ann Wiesman, Logan’s mom, said. “She was like, ‘Which brother do you want?’” Left kidney Fred was going to take the place of Logan’s sick kidney, which, consistent with the Harry Potter theme, he named “Voldemort,” the villain of the Harry Potter series. Logan was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) five years ago, and both his kidneys were on the brink of failure in December 2016. Doctors performed a nephrectomy removing one kidney and put Logan on dialysis earlier this year to support his renal function until the family secured a matching donor. Logan’s father prepared to donate his kidney but was disqualified as a candidate during the donor testing. As donor testing ruled out more and more family members, Ann Wiesman started reaching out to family friends, including Chris and Beth Schmidt. Karly Schmidt, whose father donated a kidney to a classmate years ago, agreed to go through the donor matching process. “For someone so young to even consider this was ridiculous,” Wiesman said. But Schmidt moved to the top of the possible donor list because her young kidney had the best chances of functioning for Logan long-term. She kept the Wiesman family informed as she sailed through the matching process. She was approved as a matching donor in May and the transplant surgery was scheduled for June 6. The surgery required Schmidt to forfeit her summer plans, which included an opportunity to participate in the Student Nurse Academic Practicum (SNAP) program at UK. The night before the surgery Schmidt visited with Logan in his hospital room. She said both of them felt a mix of nervousness and excitement about their surgeries. Logan presented Schmidt with a book he’d written about life with his new kidney Fred. In the book, he described all the things he would now be able to do because of Fred, such as play with his dog and participate in the walk for PKD. Schmidt reminded him that the next day he was going to have a new kidney. Even though Karly met all qualifications as a match for Logan, there was no guarantee the transplant would take to Logan’s body. But within hours of the transplant surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Logan’s new kidney was producing urine. Ann Wiesman said she saw an immediate difference in her son’s demeanor, as he was beaming and singing in his hospital bed after the surgery. “He’s a completely different kid,” Wiesman said. “It’s night
and day. It is the gift of life — there is no if, ands or buts about it. She saved my child’s life.” With the immediate uptake of the organ, Logan only spent one week in the hospital after his surgery. Schmidt, who lives in Edgewood, Kentucky, was discharged from the hospital after four days and is recovering at her parent’s home. Schmidt’s clinical advisers in the UK College of Nursing were supportive of her decision to postpone training to help a sick child. Schmidt, who will graduate with her bachelor’s in nursing science in December, gained perspective as a donor and a surgery patient that will translate to her nursing career. As a patient, she realized the tasks nurses ask their patients to do, such as breathe into a spirometer, are in fact difficult and painful. “I definitely think it made me more empathetic,” Schmidt said. “The nurses let me do things I was able to do by myself, and I think that helped me to get better faster.” Although moments during the transplant were scary and stressful, Karly Schmidt said she’d go through the process again in a “heartbeat.” She was grateful for her dad, who provided insight from his experience to help prepare his daughter for the surgery. Seeing her dad return to a healthy life absent one kidney was also a reassurance for Schmidt. “When this came up, I could ask him questions about how was the recovery, how was the surgery,” Karly Schmidt
said. “He was the first person to know what I was getting myself into.” Chris Schmidt decided to volunteer as a donor when a former classmate in his computer science class at the University of Kentucky required a kidney transplant. Unlike his daughter, Chris Schmidt did not receive unwavering support from his family to go through the process. But he believed any person could have the misfortune of illness or injury and require a replacement organ. He said giving someone the gift of life was a no-brainer, and Karly followed in his footsteps. “It was always her decision — I never tried to influence her,” Chris Schmidt said. “We’ve always raised our family to share and do well for others.” The father and daughter now share a special bond as kidney donors. Like her dad, Karly Schmidt believes helping others, even if it means a sacrifice, is the obvious decision. “It’s always been in my head, if someone needs something you help them,” Karly Schmidt said. “Everyone is asking me — like, ‘This is a huge deal.’ But it isn’t a big deal because it is what is right.” Every day 12 people die while waiting for a kidney transplant. For information on becoming a kidney donor, click here. To support research to find a cure for PKD, visit the PKD Foundation website.
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“The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, Alzheimer’s” will be the focus of a workshop Wednesday, July 5 from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, The program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. To register call 1.800.272.3900.
St. Joseph East will host a weight loss seminar Monday, July 10 at 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the benefits of weight loss surgery at this free seminar. This event will be held at the Saint Joseph East, A&B Theatre, 160 Eagle Creek, Suite 200. For more information, call 859.967.5520.
Hamburg Pavillon will host “Yoga On The Patio” at Grassroots Pharmacy each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. This is a free event.
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SATURDAY, JULY 8 Babies R Us in Hamburg will host a “Baby’s First Birthday Event” Saturday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. Celebrate this milestone with free activities, giveaways and great gift ideas for planning baby’s big day. “Baby’s First Birthday” events are held the second Saturday of every month.
The workshop “Reducing Challenging Behaviors of Children Ages 2 to 5 years” will be held Wednesday, July 19, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Join Brooke Gill with Connect the Dots and learn four easy to remember steps to address challenging behaviors. The four.steps encompass both the “well.being” and the “well.doing” of children to ensure strong social and emotional skills needed for success in school and life. Connect the Dots is a joint collaboration between multiple early education and mental health specialists across Kentucky. To register or for more information, call 859.231.5500.
YMCA and UK part of study to examine exercise and memory BY LAURA DAWAHARE MONDAY Experts at the World Health Organization say that a sedentary lifestyle is one of the leading risk factors for death worldwide. Everyone knows that being active can reduce our risk for diabetes, heart disease or even stress. But might it also help ward off dementia? Lately, researchers have been studying the relationship between exercise and cognitive performance, bringing hopeful news about the benefits that exercise can provide patients with degenerative brain diseases and cognitive impairment caused by Alzheimer’s disease. The UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is one of 15 centers pairing with YMCAs across the country for a study called “Exercise in Adults with Mild Memory Problems,” or EXERT. EXERT will explore whether physical exercises such as stretching, balance, and range of motion versus moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise can slow the progression of early Alzheimer’s disease memory problems (known as “mild cognitive impairment”) in older adults. Participants will receive a free 18-month membership to a participating YMCA, a free personal trainer for 12 months, a personalized exercise program, medical
evaluations, and the opportunity to relax, meet new people and have fun. To be part of this trial, participants must be between 65 and 89 years of age, experiencing mild memory problems and able to exercise four times a week at the Lexington High Street YMCA for 18 months. Other criteria for the study include general good health, no recent history of regular exercise and not currently on insulin. For more information about participating, please contact Molly Harper, EXERT study coordinator, molly.harper@uky.edu, 859323-2978, or follow the link, https://www. nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials/exercise-adults-mild-memory-problems-exert. You or someone you know might be able to help prove the idea that “what’s good for the heart is good for the brain.” Allison Caban-Holt, Ph.D., is with the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. UK is the University for Kentucky. At UK, we are educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in our 150-year history. To read more about the UK story and how you can support continued investment in your university and the Commonwealth, go to: uky.edu/uk4ky. #uk4ky #seeblue
YMCA can help in fight against prediabetes BY DAN KOETT YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program offering free informational sessions and classes beginning in July, The YMCA of Central Kentucky wants residents of Fayette and Jessamine counties to know their risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, as well as preventive steps they can take today to reduce the chances of developing the disease. In July, the YMCA will be offering two free informational sessions for individuals to come learn about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and see if they qualify. “Studies show that people with prediabetes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by making simple lifestyle changes that include eating healthier and increasing physical activity,” Director of Community Health
Corey Donohoo said. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program gives people the skills they need and the support they deserve to make lasting, healthy lifestyle changes. “Let’s face it, if change were easy, we’d all do it. You spend years developing habits you can’t expect to change overnight. It’s tough. We can help,” Donohoo said. At YMCA in Hamburg, located at 2681 Old Rosebud Road, classes will begin Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. for those who qualify. The program is open to all individuals through the Y regardless of their insurance status or their Y membership status. To learn more about the program, visit ymcacky.org/diabetes or contact Director of Community Health Corey Donohoo at 859.367.367.7317 or email communityhealth@ymcacky.org.
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SENIOR EVENTS AND NEWS MONDAY, JULY 3 The Lexington Senior Center will host a Fourth of July Party Monday, July 3 at 11:30 a.m. There will be hot dogs, burgers, sides and plenty of door prizes. The Golden Arches, a walking group at the Lexington Senior Center, meets Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9 a.m. Walk at your own pace and meet new friends. For more information, contact the Lexington Senior Center at 859.278.6072. The Lexington Senior Center will offer “Piano 1” classes with instructor David Branstrator, starting Monday, July 3 and each Monday through Aug. 14 Mondays from 9 to 10 a.m. Come and learn basic piano skills and have fun doing it. There will be additional class times and days. For more information, call 859.278.6072. The Silver Sneakers program is available at the YMCA in Hamburg. This senior citizen exercise program feature “SilverSneakers CardioFit,” “SilverSneakers Circuit,” “SilverSneakers Stability,” “SilverSneakers Yoga,” along with other programs including aqua fitness. For more information, go to www.ymcacky.org or call 859.543.9622.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, Alzheimer’s” will be the focus of a workshop Wednesday, July 5 from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, The program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. To register call 1.800.272.3900. The Lexington Senior Center will host charcoal drawing classes with instructor Corey Shultz starting Wednesday, July 5 and continuing each Wednesday through Aug. 16 from noon until 2 p.m. Learn the basics of drawing objects and people using charcoal.
THURSDAY, JULY 6 Want to learn the basics of pottery? The Lexington Senior Center will offer “Pottery I” classes with instructor Corey Shultz starting Thursday, July 6 from 9 until 11:15 a.m. This series of classes will continue through Aug. 17. Learn how to make pottery via a pottery wheel. “Throw,” form and glaze your pottery. In July, Carolyn’s Corner Book Club at the Lexington Senior Center will be reading and discussing Maud’s Line by Margaret Verble and will be discussed on July 6 and 20 at
Lexington Senior Center hosts monthly aging support group Stop by the Lexington Senior Center for an aging support group that is for, by and about seniors. This group will be primarily lead by Amanda Patrick, social worker at the Lexington Senior Center. Everyone at the senior center has some insight into life after retirement. The staff recognizes the importance of having a safe environment to share thoughts on aging, share tips and resources, and meet others that are in similar situations. To join in on the discussion, stop by the Lexington Senior Center on Thursday, July 21 and each fourth Friday of the month at 10 a.m.
Seniors may qualify for Farmer’s Market voucher program If you qualify for the commodity supplemental food program, you also qualify for the Farmer’s Market Voucher program. If you are interested, come to the Lexington Senior Center starting at 8 a.m. Thursday June 1. Please bring your ID and proof of income for the household. These vouchers are given out first-come, first- served, so don’t delay. If you have questions, contact Jennifer Garland at 278-6072.
10 a.m. Maud’s Line, a debut novel of Lexingtonian Margaret Verble was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2016. It chronicles the life and loves of a headstrong, earthy and magnetic heroine.The setting is Eastern Oklahoma in 1928 where 18-year-old Maud Nail lives with her rogue father and sensitive brother on one of the allotments parceled out by the U.S. Government to the Cherokees when their land was confiscated for Oklahoma’s statehood. For more information, contact the Lexington Senior Center at 859.278.6072.
TUESDAY, JULY 10 The Lexington Senior Center’s diabetic support group will meet Tuesday, July 10 at 9 a.m. This group meets the second Monday of each month in the conference room. For more information, contact the Lexington Senior Center at 859.278.6072.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 The Lexington Senior Center is planning a trip to experience the Ark Encounter in Williamstown on Wednesday, July 12. The price includes motor coach, buffet luncheon, Ark admission and driver gratuity. The group will leave at 9 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Lexington Senior Center at 859.278.6072.
MONDAY, JULY 17 The Alzheimer’s Association Early Stage Social Engagement Group is designed to provide education, emotional, and social support for people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia through regularly scheduled outings, meetings, and activities This group helps participants connect with other people with dementia and tries to help them maintain their personal and emotional health. The program will take place at the Alzheimer’s Association, 2808 Palumbo Drive on Monday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register for this program, call 859.266.5283 x8177. Registration is required. People must be pre-screened for this group.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 The workshop “Script Your Family’s Future” will be held Wednesday, July 19 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Find out why people need an estate plan. This seminar is intended to help people understand the important role a well.executed plan can play in ensuring their strategy remains aligned with their goals. To register or for more information, call 859.231.5500.
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The 2017 Miss Kentucky Scholarship Pageant will be held at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the campus of the University of Kentucky. The final night of competition will be on July 1 at 7 p.m.
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Lakeside Live will host a special patriotic concert Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m. at The Mall at Lexington Green. There will be a free outdoor concert featuring the Lexington Singers.
MONDAY JULY 3 The Downtown Lexington Corporation is hosting the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social on Monday, July 3 at 12 pm. If you or someone in your family is a mouth-watering pie maker, register for the Pie Contest for your chance to win best pie. This event will last until the pie runs out, so come ready to eat! The Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show begins on Monday, July 3 and continues through Saturday, July 8 at Red Mile. This horse show was created in 1937 to help fund the Junior League’s community works project. The horse show has grown to be the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and the first leg of the Saddlebred “Triple Crown.” The horse show will have events daily with live music by the Sensations on Friday, July 7.
TUESDAY JULY 4 The Downtown Lexington Corporation will be hosting the annual Bluegrass 10,000 on Tuesday, July 4. If you are participating in a wheelchair, your start time is 7:15 am. Regular start time is 7:30 am and
Stroller start time is 7:45 am. This run goes through the main business and historic district of downtown Lexington. For those of you who want to participate, but are not interested in the length of the Bluegrass 10,000, there will be a one mile Fun Run at 8 a.m. The Downtown Lexington Corporation will be hosting the Fourth of July Parade starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Get excited to celebrate and have a good time in downtown Lexington. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. The fireworks will be set off at the Arboretum and you can view the fireworks from the parking lots at Commonwealth Stadium.
There will be fireworks at the ballpark after the Lexington Legends take on West Virginia on July 4, 2017. Fireworks will be set off in Harrodsburg at Red, White & Boom in the ‘Burg. The Fireworks will begin at 9 pm on July 4. Georgetown will be setting off fireworks at Brooking Park at dark on July 4. R.J. Corman Railroad Group will have their annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the Corman House in Nicholasville at 10 pm. Public parking will be available on the East side of Jessamine Station Road, by Lucas Field Runway, from 8 - 9:30 pm, or until they reach capacity. County Park in Versailles will be setting off fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 4, 2017. There will be fireworks at dark in Berea
at Berea City Park. Fireworks begin at 10:05 p.m. at Lake Reba in Richmond.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Hamburg Pavillion hosts Ladies Night Out each Wednesday beginning July 5 at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and events from shops in the Hamburg Pavillon along with food and music.
THURSDAY, JULY 6 Yappy Hour with Lexington Humane Society will be held Thursday, July 6 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Pivot Brewing. This event
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Summerfest will present “The Wiz” July 6-16 with showtimes at 8:45 p.m. Based on L. Frank Baum’s, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” this Broadway musical sets Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz to a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel, and soul music. For more information, go to www. mykct.org
SATURDAY, JULY 8 The Lexus of Lexington 5K Run-Walk will be held Saturday, July 8, starting at 8 a.m. at the Keeneland Race Course, Barn 3 Area. This is a competitive chip-timed 5K event through the grounds of Keeneland Race Course, benefiting the Woodhill Community Center. There will also be a 1 mile kids fun run. This race features a commemorative race shirt, chip timing, overall, and age group awards, and activities for kids. The Allegro Dance Project presents “In Our Element” Saturday, July 8 at The Lyric Theatre from 3 until 7 p.m. The Allegro Dance Project is back with a new show for all ages as they bring the elements of air, fire and water to the Lyric Theatre stage! This performance event will feature contemporary dance, a variety of high flying aerial and circus arts and original live music and will also include a silent auction in the theatre lobby. Proceeds will support Allegro Dance Project’s Inclusive Dance Outreach program. Triple Crown Cat Fanciers Cat Fanciers Association Allbreed Cat Show will be held Saturday, July 8 at Kentucky Indoor Sports, starting at 9 a.m. More than 200 pedigree cats from around the country are expected to compete. There will be a vendors’ mall with many unique items for sale. Spectators may bring a can of cat food as a donation for the Lexington Human Society and receive a ticket for a door prize. A portion of the show proceeds will benefit local feline shelters and rescues. The Lexington Legendary Book Bash will be held Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Hilton at Lexington Green. This event is designed to promote literacy in Lexington by bringing members of the community together with regional and national authors and books. There will also be games, contests, giveaways, author readings, and opportunities for customers to meet authors and have their books signed. This is a free event.
MONDAY, JULY 10 Lexington Burger Week will kick off July
10 and continue through July 16 at various locations across the city. For the third-annual Lexington Burger Week, dozens of Lexington restaurants will offer a special, off-the-menu burger for $5 during their regular business hours. For more details, locations and descriptions of featured burgers, visit www.lexingotnburgerweek.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 Willie Nelson & Family with Dawes will be in concert Wednesday, July 12 at 8 p.m. at Riverbend Music Center. Enjoy a free pre-show cook-out Included with the price of each ticket for Willie Nelson. The cookout begins 90 minutes prior to the show and ends 15 minutes before the concert begins. For more information, go to www.riverbed. org.
THURSDAY JULY 13 The Bluegrass Fair begins on Thursday, July 13 and continues through Sunday, July 23 at Masterson Station Park. This festival has been going on for 55 years with the goal of raising funds for community organizations to provide vision and hearing service to people who can’t afford them. The festival is a place of family-friendly entertainment and a showcase for Agriculture
to the people of Central Kentucky. Lexington Children’s Theatre will present Beauty and The Beast. opening night will be Thursday, July 13. The timeless tale is retold by the Lexington Children’s Theatre. There will be performance through Sunday, July 23. For more information, go to www.lctonstage.org
FRIDAY, JULY 14 Fountain Films On Friday will kick off Friday, July 14 at Triangle Park. This month, the movies will include Spaceballs (July 14); Nightmare Before Christmas (July 21); and Happy Gilmore (July 28).
SATURDAY JULY 15 Keeneland Concours d’Elegance will be held on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event showcases over 130 collector vehicles from antique to future classics. The vehicles will be judged for their historical accuracy, presentation and cleanliness. Each class winner and runner-up will receive an award. The featured marque this year will be Rolls Royce and Bentley. For more information, go to keenelandconcours.com
The YMCA in Hamburg will host an open house Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register and save $35 during the open house. Registration for before and after school care is now open. For more information about the after school program, go to ymcaky.org/afterschool. Pawhibition will be held Saturday, July 15 from 6 until 10 p.m. at Rock House Brewing. This is a Roaring ‘20s themed fundraiser to raise money for the P4tC Spay & Neuter Program. The event will feature gaming tables, entertainment, and an art show/silent auction. For more information, go to www.paws4thecause.com/pawhibition
MONDAY, JULY 17 The Off-Site School’s Out Science Camp will open Monday, July 17, starting at 9 a.m. at the STEAM Academy, 123 E 6th Street. The Kentucky Science Center brings a week-long summer camp to Lexington at the STEAM Academy for grades K-5. Campers will discover the science behind tall tales, engineering, and common myths that we see everyday.
TUESDAY, JULY 18 There will be a “Protect Your Idea” class at Bluegrass ADD Bldg,699 Perim-
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS eter Dr, on Tuesday, July 18 starting at 3 p.m. How can you protect your intellectual property without spending all your resources up front? For more information, go to www. protectyouridealex.eventbrite.com for complete details.
THURSDAY, JULY 20 The 2017 Lexington Restaurant Week will open Thursday, July 20 and continue through July 29 at various locations around Lexington. The best local restaurants in the Bluegrass strut their stuff for 10 days in July. Lexington Restaurant Week stars stellar chefs and the best restaurants in the Bluegrass once again this summer. Find the latest details at www.LexingtonRestaurantWeek.com Legally Blonde opens Thursday, July 20 at the Lexington Opera House. Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods on her journey from sorority girl to Harvard Law student. This production continues through July 23.
FRIDAY, JULY 21 Gallery Hop will take place Friday, July 21 from 5 until 8 p.m. at various participating galleries in the downtown Lexington area. During the LexArts HOP, thousands of locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, special events, and food and drinks at supporting venues. Pick up a HOP guide at ArtPlace, 161 North Mill Street, or visit GalleryHopLex.com for information and an interactive map. The 2017 Grand Tour of Homes will open Friday, July 21 from 5 until 8 p.m. at various locations around Lexington.The Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky presents the 2017 scattered site Grand Tour of Homes, July 21, 22, 23, and July 28, 29, and 30. This is an opportunity to view 37 beautiful new homes built by local leading professional builders. For home address and event details, go to www.biacentralky.com. The first annual Summer Gala will be held Saturday, July 22 from 6 until 11 p.m. at the Keeneland Entertainment Center. This event, sponsored by the Woodford Humane Society, will feature sophisticated dining and drinks, Kentucky scenery, live and silent auctions, big-ticket raffles, live music, and more. Comedian Mo’Nique swings by Comedy Off Broadway for shows Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 for shows at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. For more information, got to comedyoffbroadway.com. Classic Movie Night at Waveland State Historical Site will present ‘Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory’ Wednesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. There is a free event.
SATURDAY, JULY 22 The annual Lexington Adult Prom will be held Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. in the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa. This is a fundraising event to benefit students and children’s charities. For more information, call 859.492.6831 beauidealevents@gmail.com The Pugs and Princesses Pageant will be held Saturday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kentucky National
Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd. This is a fundraising event for the Bluegrass Pug Rescue. Along with the pageant, there will be a Bluegrass Pug Rescue booth, kid toy sell, raffles, game booth, princess encounter and photos, and vendors to visit. Email Pugsandprincesses@gmail.com for complete rules and entry form.Sunday, July 23, 2017
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The film “Martin Luther The Idea That Changed The World” will be presented Saturday, July 22 at The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center at 4 p.m. This new film follows the great adventure story of Luther’s life, packed with political intrigue, kidnappings, and life-or-death showdowns. For more information, email Laura@BeVeryImpressed.com. Craig Caudill, a local survival guide author and trainer, will be hosting a survival tips class on Saturday, July 22 and signing his latest book: “Extreme Wilderness Survival.” Proceeds from this event will go to a local non-profit organization. There will be a “dive-in movie” Saturday, July 22, starting at 8 p.m., at Shillito Pool. Concessions will be available. Bring your floats. The feature movie will be announced.
MONDAY, JULY 24 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake will be held Monday, July 24 from noon until 8 p.m. at the Keene Run Golf Course (Keene Trace Golf Club) in Nicholasville. The golf scramble is open to anyone and everyone interested in participating, and all proceeds are invested in Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass’ mentoring programs. Tee off is set for 1 p.m. There will be prizes for the top three teams along with other giveaways and fun activities throughout the day. For more information, contact Afton Fairchild, community engagement coordinator, at afairchild@bbbs-bluegrass.org or call 859-338-9231.
THURSDAY, JULY 27 The 10th Annual OWL Foundation Golf Outing will be held Thursday, July 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Club of Kentucky. The OWL Foundation’s mission is to provide financial sustainability for the long-term success of Opportunity for Work and Learning (OWL) and its vision. Learn more and register at www.owlinc.net/golfouting
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HOME AND GARDEN THURSDAY, JULY 6 “Making Perennials Work” will be a workshop held Thursday, July 6, at the Fayette County Extension Service, starting at 3 p.m. There will be tips about getting the most from a perennial garden. They will discuss the importance of foliage and successive bloom seasons as well as pruning and management techniques. To register or for more information, call 859.257.5582
TUESDAY, JULY 11 The Fayette County Extension Service will host “All Things Pickled - Food for Thought” on Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. This class will delve into the truths and myths about pickles and pickled foods. Taste testing and recipes will be provided. Food for Thought classes are designed to teach you everything you need to know about making your favorite dishes. These comprehensive cooking classes are made available through the Fayette County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program. Each class will teach the core techniques behind classic food to provide tasteful recipes that can duplicated at home. All classes will all be held at the Fayette County Extension Office. To register or for more information, call 859.257.5582
THURSDAY, JULY 13 The workshop “Fall Vegetable Garden, Plan Now for Late Fall - Winter Harvest” will be held Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Service. With some planning, season extending techniques and proper storage it is possible to eat from your garden well into winter. They will discuss best varieties for storage, which crops can be mulched in ground and which things are actually hardy enough to make it with no care. Organizers will furnish seeds and\or transplants for home gardens. To register or for more information, call 859.257.5582.
FRIDAY, JULY 14 Kentucky State Arburitum Sizzling Summer program will be held Friday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event celebrates the summer season with several special programs. For more information, call 859.257.6955 or go to www.arboretum. ca.uky.edu.
SATURDAY, JULY 15 The Bluegrass Fair Flower and Vegetable Show will be held Saturday, July 15, from 3:55 to 4:55 p.m. at Masterson Station
Park. Coordinated by the Fayette County Extension Office and the Lexington Council Garden Clubs in conjunction with the Bluegrass Lion’s Club Fair, this annual flower and vegetable show provides an opportunity to learn, compete and see what others are growing successfully in this area. Home gardeners are encouraged to enter their favorite flowers, flower designs and vegetables, with entries accepted Saturday, July 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. During that time, master gardeners will be on hand to help with entries, answer gardening questions and show grooming and design tips. For more information, contact at the Fayette County Extension office at 859.257.5582.
SUNDAY, JULY 16 The Bluegrass Fair Flower and Vegetable Show will be held Sunday, July 16, from 3:55 to 4:55 p.m. at Masterson Station Park. Entries will be accepted until Saturday, July 15. Coordinated by the Fayette County Extension Office and the Lexington Council Garden Clubs in conjunction with the Bluegrass Lion’s Club Fair, this annual flower and vegetable show provides an opportunity to learn, compete and see what others are growing successfully in this area. Home gardeners are encouraged to enter their favorite flowers, flower designs and vegetables, with entries accepted Saturday, July 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. During that time, master gardeners will be on hand to help with entries, answer gardening questions and show grooming and design tips. For more information, contact at the Fayette County Extension office at 859.257.5582.
TUESDAY, JULY 18 Weed management will be the focus of a seminar on Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Service. Joe Omelian, University of Kentucky weed science specialist, will discuss management of woody invasive and which options are most effective. Organizers will discuss herbicides, special tools to make the job easier and various tips to improve your success. Joe is also a great resource for any weed management questions you may have. To register or for more information, call 859.257.5582.
TUESDAY, JULY 25 Food for Thought seminar “Cooking with Fresh Herbs” will be held Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Service. During this class, guests will learn about using fresh herbs to flavor food. The class will include how to preserve herbs for future use, what flavors are good with what foods, and yummy tastings. To register or for more information, call 859.257.5582.
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REAL ESTATE SOLD IN 40505 AND 40509
40505 May 25.................... 2090 OLD PARIS RD.........................................$276,000 May 25.................... 701 HENRY CLAY BLVD...................................$205,000 May 20.................... 280 SWIGERT AVE...........................................$192,500 May 22.................... 824 HENRY CLAY BLVD...................................$180,000 Jun 01..................... 1845 GAYLE CIR...............................................$156,000 May 23.................... 1705 LINDY CT`................................................$150,000 May 26.................... 1645 CLAYTON AVE.........................................$145,500 May 25.................... 1657 LIBERTY RD.............................................$145,000 Jun 01..................... 2056 CORIANDER LN.......................................$130,000 May 16.................... 1845 GAYLE CIR...............................................$128,000 May 22.................... 619 KINGSTON RD...........................................$125,000 May 31.................... 2221 CURTISWOOD DR...................................$118,000 May 19.................... 1823 MARLBORO DR.......................................$117,500 May 15.................... 463 ANNISTON DR...........................................$117,000 May 25.................... 2307 NANCY LN...............................................$109,000 Jun 01..................... 351 SIERRA DR................................................$108,500 May 15 ................... 2032 NEW ORLEANS DR.................................$108,000 May 30.................... 612 WALDO WAY..............................................$108,000 May 19.................... 1931 SPRING STATION DR..............................$106,000 May 26.................... 418 MEADOW PARK.........................................$99,500
May 31.................... 445 MORGAN AVE............................................$96,000 May 02 ................... 2020 EASTLAND PKWY...................................$77,000 Jun 01..................... 1852 ARUNDEL DR...........................................$75,000 May 22.................... 927 MARCELLUS DR........................................$72,500 May 25.................... 828 WARFIELD PL............................................$61,000 May 19.................... 477 SHAFTSBURY RD......................................$45,000 Jun 01..................... 1011 BRYAN AVE..............................................$12,000 40509 May 24.................... 2521 CARDUCCI ST.........................................$619,484 May 12.................... 3776 JAMAICA CT.............................................$610,000 May 19.................... 547 GINGERMILL LN........................................$603,000 May 19.................... 3765 HORSEMINT TRL.....................................$574,900 May 31.................... 1153 SHEFFIELD PL.........................................$533,000 May 19.................... 513 SUNDROP PATH........................................$525,000 May 18.................... 1121 CHETFORD DR........................................$485,000 May 16.................... 1112 ANDOVER FOREST DR...........................$475,000 May 22.................... 3605 GINGERMILL CT......................................$470,000 May 23.................... 3049 BLACKFORD PKWY................................$399,900 May 24.................... 2433 ROCKMINSTER RD.................................$365,500 May 23.................... 256 HANNAH TODD PL....................................$357,500
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LBAR announces $285 million in Bluegrass real-estate sales for May 2017
Real-estate sales continue to rise
Real estate sales by members of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR) as of May 31, 2017 were reported as 1,411, totaling $284,950,157. May sales activity increased seven percent with 1,313 sales reported closed in May 2016 compared to 1,411 sales reported closed in May 2017. Of the 1,411 sales 343 sales were to first time homebuyers and 182 sales were to out of state buyers. Residential sales increased six percent from 1,242 sales closed in May 2016 compared to 1,314 sales closed in May 2017. The residential average days on market decreased 20 percent from 61 in May 2016 to 49 days in May 2017. Townhouses/condos sales increased 37 percent from 71 sales reported closed in May 2016 to 97 sales reported closed in May 2017. The townhouses/condos median sales price increased 28 percent from $134,500 in May 2016 to $172,000 in May 2017. The average days on market decreased five percent from 77 in May 2016 to 73 days in May 2017. According to 2017 LBAR President Ty Brown, “The market is active. There may not be as many homes for
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sale as one would like, and price increases are starting to make one look more closely at affordability, but Realtors are busy scheduling showings, writing offers, and closing on properties.” The year-to-date 2017 total sales increased six percent
May 30.................... 520 LAKE VALLEY DR......................................$355,000 May 24.................... 312 HAYS BLVD................................................$350,000 May 18.................... 693 MAIDENCANE DR......................................$349,000 May 25.................... 4112 LOCHMERE LOOP...................................$328,313 May 24.................... 4433 HOLMES WAY..........................................$327,500 May 31.................... 901 STAR SHOOT PKWY.................................$310,000 May 19.................... 3137 OAKHURST LN........................................$309,500 Jan 16..................... 2269 SHAKER RUN RD....................................$302,000 Jun 02..................... 4144 STARRUSH PL.........................................$300,000 May 30.................... 3522 TRANQUILITY PT.....................................$297,938 May 24.................... 1106 HADDRELL PT.........................................$297,743 May 19.................... 4649 LARKHILL LN...........................................$297,128 May 22.................... 1057 CRIMSON CREEK DR.............................$297,000 May 26.................... 1061 CRIMSON CREEK DR.............................$296,000 May 30.................... 1629 CORNELIUS TRCE..................................$294,770 May 31.................... 2676 FLYING EBONY DR UNIT 08...................$290,000 Jun 01..................... 3617 POLO CLUB BLVD...................................$281,000 May 30.................... 3333 SWEET CLOVER LN................................$280,000 May 12.................... 3360 LAWSON LN.............................................$279,000 May 24.................... 1033 STAR SHOOT PKWY...............................$278,900 May 26.................... 4037 CASTLEBRIDGE LN................................$275,000 Jun 02..................... 3417 SWEET CLOVER LN................................$272,500 Jun 02..................... 225 HANNAH TODD PL....................................$269,900 May 19.................... 3717 SUNFLOWER ST.....................................$265,000 May 24.................... 3229 TOLL GATE RD........................................$265,000 May 18.................... 2109 SPRULL WALK.........................................$245,866 May 22.................... 1152 STONECROP DR.....................................$245,000 May 26.................... 3328 MATHERN TRL.........................................$244,000 May 18.................... 3608 WILLOW SPRING....................................$244,000 May 13.................... 741 CADEN LN..................................................$235,000 May 19.................... 1257 PASSAGE MOUND WAY..........................$232,000
from 4,938 sales to date in 2016 to 5,232 sales to date in 2017. The year-to-date 2017 residential single family sales increased five percent from 4,642 sales to date in 2016 to 4,860 sales to date in 2017. The residential median sales price increased five percent from $150,000 to date in 2016 to $158,000 to date in 2017. The residential average days on market decreased 18 percent from 74 days to date in 2016 to 61 days to date in 2017. The year-to-date 2017 townhouses/condos sales increased 26 percent from 296 sales to date in 2016 to 372 sales to date in 2017. President Brown continues, “Prospective buyers are feeling the double whammy this spring with inventory that’s down and price appreciation that’s much faster than any rise they’ve likely seen in their income. Months of inventory are down 15 percent compared to May 2016 with median sales price increased five percent from $158,220 in May 2016 to $165,175 in May 2017. There is 2.8 months of inventory. Sellers are receiving 97 percent of their list price.”
May 12.................... 641 VONBRYAN TRCE.....................................$231,000 May 27.................... 1017 BRYCE PT................................................$229,000 May 19.................... 4508 LARKHILL LN...........................................$226,000 May 22.................... 3760 SUNFLOWER ST.....................................$220,000 May 24.................... 2184 MILLSTONE WAY.....................................$217,280 May 31.................... 3748 POLO CLUB BLVD...................................$215,000 May 31.................... 3808 CAYMAN LN.............................................$195,000 Jun 02..................... 3755 SUNFLOWER ST.....................................$195,000 May 22.................... 4005 REAL QUIET LN.......................................$185,000 May 26.................... 1255 MORNING SIDE DR.................................$179,000 \May 23................... 2540 TREELINE WAY........................................$176,000 May 22.................... 4037 REAL QUIET LN.......................................$175,000 May 22.................... 3212 TOLL GATE RD........................................$173,500 May 15.................... 1129 MORNING SIDE DR.................................$167,000 May 19.................... 1452 PLEASANT RIDGE DR............................$166,500 May 30.................... 3152 ROUNDWAY DOWN LN...........................$165,800 May 22.................... 621 SMUGGLERS NOTCH DR.........................$157,500 May 19.................... 2383 STONEWOOD LN....................................$156,250 May 26.................... 1312 RED STONE DR.......................................$153,000 May 16.................... 2622 CALGARY.................................................$151,000 Jun 01..................... 804 BURKEWOOD DR......................................$150,000 Jun 01..................... 856 REVERE RUN DR......................................$146,000 May 31.................... 2308 INDEPENDENCE CT...............................$143,000 May 12.................... 1169 COLORADO RD ......................................$142,500 May 31.................... 2633 CRYSTAL FALLS RD................................$139,500 Jun 02..................... 772 NICKWOOD TRL........................................$135,000 May 30.................... 3393 PUEBLO CT.............................................$135,000 May 30.................... 2709 CHELSEA WOODS CT............................$110,000 May 30.................... 477 CHELSEA WOODS DR..............................$110,000 May 24.................... 3205 REUBEN LN.............................................$73,628 May 22.................... 3501 POLO CLUB BLVD ..................................$67,500
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