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Welcome to the Bluegrass Bluegrass Real Estate Market Fayette County/Lexington Madison County/Richmond Scott County/Georgetown Jessamine County/Nicholasville Franklin County/Frankfort Clark County/Winchester Woodford County/Versailles Bourbon County/Paris

30 Why We Love the Bluegrass

Bourbon & basketball, horses & history

32 Where We Study

Colleges, private schools, preschools

& The Arts 40 Culture Colleges, private schools, preschools Fun 42 Family Arts, learning, movement, outdoors Editor.........................................................John Lynch Deputy Editor................................................Katy Saltz Graphic Artist...........................................Matthew Hall Sales Team...Natashia Derkach, Gary Mazza, Kari Mullins Office Manager.............................................Carla Hall Real Estate Consultant.............Lindsay Emmerich Muzic 4

44 Dining Out

Locally owned eateries by neighborhood

46 Health & Welness

Hospitals, birthing and senior living

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Horse Capital of the World Bible Belt Culture Fall Festivals UK Basketball Is the Grass Really Blue?

Red River Gorge Bourbon Trail Kentucky Delicacy: Burgoo Public Libraries Summer Camps Dining in Midway Lexington Senior Center

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Welcome

The One Resource Everybody Needs

By Lindsay E. Muzic

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am so excited that Lexington Family Magazine has brought my idea for a Lexington Relocation Guide to life.

As the Principal Broker of Emmerich Muzic Realty, I do my best to make sure my clients are well informed about not only the home they are purchasing but also the surrounding community.

Lexington has so many wonderful things to offer families and I never felt like I could paint a clear picture for my clients until now.

One day as I was printing countless resources from www.LexingtonFamily. com for my clients, I realized there would be no one better at making a Lexington Relocation Guide than Lexington Family Magazine.

Their monthly magazine is always packed with tons of helpful resources including a calendar of events,

parenting advice, preschools, private schools, family fun, after-school activities, summer camps and so much more.

Every issue has a different focus and the Lexington Relocation Guide will bring the best of Lexington Family Magazine together in one place.

It’s going to be an amazing thing to combine all of these helpful resources together, and I’m glad that the distribution will be large enough so that a wide range of businesses can

provide this invaluable resource to their clients.

It’s a big relief for me to realize that my clients will have everything they need to know about Lexington all in one place.

I hope that all real estate companies and other businesses that assist relocating families will use this guide to help their clients get acquainted with the area.

In addition, I think current residents will also enjoy keeping the guide throughout the year as a comprehensive resource for their family.

Lindsay E. Muzic is a Lexington native and has been a Realtor® for the last seven years. She is the Principal Broker of Emmerich Muzic Realty.

859-559-8432, Lindsay@emrky.com, www.EmmerichMuzic.com

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ouisville may have the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May, but the year-round heart of the horse industry beats in Central Kentucky. Champion horses, who reportedly thrive on the calcium-laden limestone in the Bluegrass, are bred here. After their racing days, those champions stand at stud at the area’s farms.

The annual yearling horse sales at Keeneland draw international buyers who spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars on thoroughbreds.

Consider these other numbers: 400+ horse farms; $3 billion economic impact; 40,000+ jobs; 320,000+ horses in the state (one for every 12 people); and No. 1 – for Keeneland Race Track, which has been ranked the top track in North America.

Keeneland’s spring and fall meets draw the world’s best horses, trainers and jockeys. The track’s intimate, picturesque setting is a favorite among Bluebloods and railbirds alike.

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– Dr. and Mrs. Ionel, University of Kentucky College of Engineering “She was extremely knowledgable and did her homework to find exactly what would meet our needs. We made the move from out-of-state and she made it a very seamless process. We felt very well cared for and welcomed. We would 100% have her as our broker in the future.”

– Dr. and Mr. Montgomery, University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital More testimonials at www.lbar.com/agent/LindsayEMuzic If you are currently working with another broker, please do not consider this a solicitation

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Real Estate Market: Steady Growth

Home Ownership Is Sure Bet in Bluegrass

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ne of the many comforts of Bluegrass living is the area’s stable, reliable real estate market.

Lexington, the hub of Central Kentucky, has been all but immune to the boom/bust real estate swings that afflict other U.S. cities.

Even when the nation’s real estate bubble burst a decade ago, home prices in Lexington remained steady.

From 2005 to 2011, the median home sales price dropped a mere $2,500 to $150,000.

This year, the median home price has climbed to $178,000, an 18.7% increase.

(Please see the chart on this page).

Many neighborhoods, particularly those inside New Circle Road and near the University of Kentucky or

downtown, have shown dramatic increases, as much as twice the rate of growth as the rest of the city.

Chevy Chase, which sits just south of downtown and east of UK, boasts median home prices twice and three times as high as those in the rest of the city.

Communities just outside Lexington if anything have grown even more impressively. Scott County, home of Toyota manufacturing plant, is the state’s fastest growing county, and Eastern Kentucky University and Berea College have helped drive growth in Madison County.

A variety of forces converge to drive the Bluegrass real estate market, primarily a diversified economy that features three state universities and

six private colleges that bolster an educated work force.

Horses make up the area’s signature industry, but healthcare is another economic engine.

With five hospitals and a vibrant retirement living sector, Lexington is a medical hub for all of Central and Eastern Kentucky.

The demographics of the area show nothing but growth with even more population expansion on the horizon.

Good schools and safe neighborhoods attract families, and countless college students call Lexington home after graduation.

All of which constitutes a recipe for a thriving real estate market – another signature calling card for the Bluegrass.

Lexington Highlights Along with ranking 10th in the U.S. with 4 of 10 residents holding at least a bachelor’s degree, Lexington scores well in other livability categories. t 6th Most Inspiring Cities for Young Artists - World Wide Learn t 8th Best Large City to Live in - WalletHub t 16th Best Place for Business and Careers - Forbes

t 18th Best Places for Recent Grads to Find Jobs - NerdWallet t 27th Most Literate City - Central Connecticut State University t 66th Best Cities in America - Niche

Median Residential Sales Price $180,000 $175,000 $170,000 $165,000 $160,000 $155,000 $150,000 $145,000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Where We Live... Fayette County

Fayette County/Lexington Population: 314,488

Largest Employers

White: 75.7% / Black: 14.3% / Hispanic: 6.8% Other: 3.4% By age: Under 16: 59,553 / 16-24: 51,496 25-44: 90,785 / 45-64: 74,965 / 65+: 37,689

Cities: Lexington (founded 1775) Median Household Income: $47,469 Median Home Price: $178,000 (2017) 40502: 40505: 40509: 40514:

$318,000 $116,000 $257,000 $210,000

40503: 40507: 40510: 40515: 40517:

$182,000 $255,000 $379,000 $215,000 $120,000

40504: 40508: 40513: 40516:

$135,000 $129,000 $354,000 $130,000

Unemployment Rate:

3.5 (National avg: 4.9)

Cost of Living Index:

90.0 (U.S. avg: 100)

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University of Kentucky: 12,500 Fayette County Public Schools: 5,172 Xerox: 3,100 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Govt.: 2,837 Lexmark International Inc.: 2,200 Wal-Mart: 2,027

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Keeneland. Get an intimate, up-close look at bigtime thoroughbred racing in a jewel of a racetrack marked by stone fences and buildings. Plus, best corned beef sandwiches in town.

Did You Know?

Kentucky’s second largest city ranks 10th in the U.S. with 39.5% of residents having at least a bachelor’s degree... Settlers named the area in 1775 after hearing of the battles in Lexington, Mass.

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Where We Live... Fayette County

Utilities Electric Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (859) 885-4191 / www.bgenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (a PPL company) (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Natural Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Sewer Lexington-Fayette Urban County Govt.

(859) 258-3461 www.lexingtonky.gov Water Kentucky-American Water Company (859) 268-6320 / www.amwater.com

Baptist Health 1740 Nicholasville Road (859) 260-6100 www.baptisthealth.com KentuckyOne Health

Lexington Timeline

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UK Healthcare 11000 Limestone St. (859) 323-5000 www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu

Schools

Elementary Schools

Hospitals

Lexington established as a city in Virginia.

Lexington Clinic 1221 South Broadway (859) 258-4000 www.lexingtonclinic.com

Fayette County Public Schools 701 E Main St., Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 381-4100 www.fcps.net Number of Students: 41,686 HS Graduation Rate: 83.2% Percentage of college-bound students: 62.4%

Cable/Internet Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com Windstream (859) 255-0200 www.windstream.com Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com

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Women’s Hospital Saint Joseph East 170 N Eagle Creek Dr. (859) 967-2273 www.kentuckyonehealth.org/ womens-hospital-saint-joseph-eastlexington St. Joseph Hospital 1 St. Joseph Dr. / (859) 313-1000 www.kentuckyonehealth.org/saintjoseph-hospital-foundation

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Average Enrollment: 537 40502 Ashland Elementary Cassidy Elementary Glendover Elementary Julius Marks Elementary Breckinridge Elementary Millcreek Elementary 40503 Clays Mill Elementary Transylvania University established. First college west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Henry Clay, U.S. Senator, Speaker of the House and U.S. Secretary of State, is born

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1792

Population 2,000

Stonewall Elementary Wellington Elementary 40504 Cardinal Valley Elementary Garden Springs Elementary James Lane Allen Elementary Picadome Elementary 40505 Arlington Elementary Deep Springs Elementary Mary Todd Elementary Northern Elementary Yates Elementary 40507 Harrison Elementary 40508 Booker T. Washington Elementary Maxwell Elementary (Spanish Immersion Magnet) William Wells Brown Elementary 40509 Athens-Chilesburg Elementary School Garrett Morgan Elementary Liberty Elementary (Spanish Immersion Magnet) 40511 Coventry Oak Elementary Meadowthorpe Elementary Russell Cave Elementary Sandersville Elementary 40513 Rosa Parks Elementary 40515 Squires Elementary Veterans Park Elementary 40517 Landsdowne Elementary School Tates Creek Elementary

Middle Schools

Average Enrollment: 764 40502 Morton Middle School Kentucky becomes 15th state accepted into the U.S.

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1860

Belle Brezing, nationally known madam, is born.

Mary Todd Lincoln, future First Lady of the U.S., is born

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1865

University of Kentucky founded.

Battle of Perryville.

Oct. 8 battle is Kentucky’s deadliest in the Civil War (7,677 casualties).

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Fayette County 40503 Jessie Clark Middle SCAPA at Bluegrass 40504 Beaumont Middle 40505 Bryan Station Middle (Spanish Immersion Magnet) Crawford Middle 40508 Lexington Traditional Magnet School 40509 Edythe J. Hayes Middle 40511 Leestown Middle Winburn Middle 40517 Southern Middle Tates Creek Middle

Bluegrass Weather Report

JULY AUG o o h-86 h-86 Average Temperature by o o L-66 L-65 Month (High and Low) With Precipitation Totals 4.65 In 3.27 In Enrollment: 278 MLK Jr. Academy for Excellence Enrollment: 258 40508 The Learning Center Enrollment: 165 STEAM Academy Enrollment: 411 40505 Carter G. Woodson Academy Enrollment: 204 40504 Southside Technical Center Enrollment: 388 40502 Opportunity Middle College Enrollment: 109

High Schools Average Enrollment: 2,091 40502 Henry Clay High 40509 Frederick Douglass High (Open Fall 2017) 40503 Lafayette High 40505 Bryan Station High 40513 Paul Laurence Dunbar High 40517 Tates Creek High

Private Schools

40502 Christ the King School Enrollment: 480 40503 Clays Mill Road Christian Academy Enrollment: 105 Community Montessori School/ Montessori Middle School of KY Enrollment: 145 Lexington Catholic High School Enrollment: 840 Lexington Christian Academy

Other

40511 Locust Trace AgriScience Center Enrollment: 307 The Stables Enrollment: 58 40509 Eastside Technical Center

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1900

Population 26,369

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Adolph Rupp, UK basketball coach, is born in Halstead, Kansas.

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UK wins first of eight NCAA basketball titles

Keeneland Race Track opens.

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Enrollment: 1,450 Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School Enrollment: 410 Summit Christian Academy Enrollment: 125 40504 The Lexington School Enrollment: 596 Lexington Montessori School Enrollment: 65 40507 Sayre School Enrollment: 545 Sts. Peter & Paul School Enrollment: 495 40508 Montessori High School of Kentucky Enrollment: 26 Providence Montessori School Enrollment: 300 40514 Trinity Christian Academy (upper) Enrollment: 140 40515 Lexington Universal Academy Enrollment: 143 Seton Catholic School Enrollment: 350 40517 Trinity Christian Academy (lower) Enrollment: 246

Rupp Arena opens

City and county merge to form the LexingtonFayette Urban County Government.

MAY o h-74 o L-54 5.28 In

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2010

Lexington becomes first city outside of Europe to host the World Equestrian Games.

Population 260,512

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Where We Live... Madison County

Madison County/Richmond Population: 87,824

White: 91.5% / Black: 4.3% / Hispanic: 2.1% Other: 1.2% By age: Under 16: 16,469 / 16-24: 17,384 25-44: 21,469 / 45-64: 21,011 / 65+: 11,491

Cities: Richmond (1798) / Berea (1854) Median Household Income: $41,894 Median Home Price: $165,000 (Richmond) $145,000 (Berea)

Unemployment Rate: 4.1 (National avg: 4.9) Cost of Living Index: 84.5 (U.S. avg: 100) 16 | www.lexingtonfamily.com

Largest Employers

Hitachi (Automotive systems-manufacturing): 2,372 Eastern Kentucky University: 2,240 Madison County Schools: 1,700 Bluegrass Army Depot: 918 NACCO Materials Handling Group: 618

Be Sure to Visit...

Built in 1909, Boone Tavern is a hotel and restaurant affiliated with Berea College (students work there) and is famous for its spoon bread.

Did You Know?

Madison County is named for the fourth president: James Madison... The county is considered moist, meaning that alcohol sales are allowed in many but not all parts of the county.

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Utilities Richmond Utilities (Services: Gas, Water and Sewer) (859) 623-2323 www.richmondutilities.com Berea Municipal Utilities (Services: Electric, Water and Sewer) (859) 986-4391 www.bereautilities.com

Cable

Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com

Gas

Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com

Electric

East Kentucky Power Cooperative (859) 744-4812 /www.ekpc.coop Clark Energy Cooperative (859) 744-4251 www.clarkenergy.com Inter-County Energy Cooperative (859) 236-4561 www.intercountyenergy.net Jackson Energy Cooperative (606) 287-7161 www.jacksonenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com

Hospitals Baptist Health Richmond 801 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, 40475 (859) 623-3131 www.baptisthealth.com/richmond

Schools Madison County Schools 301 High Land Park Drive Richmond, KY 40475 (859) 624-4500 www.madison.k12.ky.us Enrollment: 11,412 H.S. Graduation rate: 85.8% Percentage of college-bound students: 52.7% Elementary Schools Average enrollment: 533.4 40475 Daniel Boone Elementary Glenn Marshall Elementary Kirksville Elementary Kit Carson Elementary White Hall Elementary 40403 Kingston Elementary

Water

Garrard County Water Association Inc (859) 792-4501 Madison County Utilities (859) 624-1735

Trash

Waste Connections (832) 442-2200 www.wasteconnections.com Poff Carting (606) 877-7760 www.poffcarting.com Advanced Disposal 606-723-5552 www.lexingtonfamily.com

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Shannon Johnson Elementary Silver Creek Elementary 40385 Waco Elementary Middle Schools Average enrollment: 485.5 40403 Farristown Middle Foley Middle 40475 B. Michael Caudill Middle Clark-Moores Middle Madison Middle High Schools Average enrollment: 1,537 40475 Madison Central High 40403 Madison Southern High Other Ky. Tech- Madison County ATC Enrollment: 700 Bellevue Ed Center Enrollment: 155 Private Schools 40475 St. Mark School Catholic School Enrollment: 72

Bible Belt Culture

t’s only a slight exaggeration to say that there’s a church on every corner in this Bluegrass Bible Belt culture. In one poll, Lexington ranked 10th in the U.S. among Bible-minded cities.

Area churches date back to original pioneer settlements, and today the most popular denomination is Baptist, followed by Catholics and an array of Protestant denominations.

The area is also home to its share of megachurches, including the state’s second largest – Southland Christian. Two Temples serve Lexington’s Jewish population, and the area is also home to Mormons, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus.

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Where We Live... Scott County

Scott County/Georgetown Population:

Largest Employers

52,420

White: 89.8%, Black: 5.1%, Hispanic: 4.1%, Other: 1% By age: Under 16: 11,985 / 16-24: 6,627 / 25-44: 14,425 / 45-64: 13,645 / 65+: 5,738

Toyota Motor Manufacturing:

Scott County Public Schools: Johnson Controls Inc (manufacturing): Toyota Tsusho America Inc:

7,900 1,655 818 450

Cities: Georgetown (1792) / Stamping Ground Be Sure to Visit...

(1790)

Median Household Income: $58,028 Median Home Price: $188,000 (Georgetown)

$175,000 (Stamping Ground)

Unemployment Rate:

3.7 (National avg: 4.9)

Cost of Living Index:

89.1 (U.S. avg: 100)

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Yuko-En on the Elkhorn is a six-acre garden patterned after a Japanese strolling garden along the Elkhorn Creek. It’s also the official Kentucky-Japan Friendship Garden in Georgetown, home of the Toyota auto plant.

Did You Know?

The fastest growing county in the state, Scott County’s population has more than doubled since 1990... The Barn Quilt Trail features colorful wooden quilts on the sides of barns, fences and businesses.

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Madison Scott County

Utilities

Cable Impact Satellite (502) 867-0157 www.impactsatellite.net Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Mediacom Cable (800) 479-2082 www.mediacomcable.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Electric Owen Electric Cooperative Inc (502) 484-3471 www.owenelectric.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Georgetown Municipal Water & Sewer Service (502) 863-7816 / www.gmwss.com Kentucky-American Water Company (859) 268-6320 www.amwater.com/kyaw Stamping Ground Water District (502) 535-6105 Sewer Delaplain Disposal Company (502) 868-7449 Georgetown Municipal Water & Sewer (502) 863-7816 Trash Innovative Trash Collection (502) 863-6560

Hospitals Georgetown Community Hospital 1140 Lexington Road, Georgetown 40324 / (502) 868-1100 www.georgetowncommunityhospital. com www.lexingtonfamily.com

Schools

Scott County Schools 2168 Frankfort Pike Georgetown, KY 40324 (502) 863-3663 www.scott.k12.ky.us Enrollment: 8,745 H.S. Graduation rate: 83.7% Percentage of college-bound students: 61.5% Elementary Schools Average enrollment: 537 40324 Anne Mason Elementary Eastern Elementary Garth Elementary Lemons Mill Elementary Northern Elementary Southern Elementary Western Elementary 40379 Stamping Ground Elementary Middle Schools Average enrollment: 678

40324 Scott County Middle Georgetown Middle Royal Springs Middle High Schools 40324 Scott County High Enrollment: 1,744 Scott County Ninth Grade Enrollment: 655 Other Elkhorn Crossing School Enrollment: 850 Cardinal Academy Enrollment: 120 Great Crossing High (Coming Fall 2019) Private 40324 Providence Christian Academy Enrollment: 230 St. John School Enrollment: 171

Fall Festivals F all Festivals are a staple in Kentucky culture, celebrating the changing of the seasons and spanning the entire state.

Festivals vary in celebration themes, from the Festival of the Horse to the Bourbon Festival to the Roots & Heritage Festival. All events tend to include local food, music and activities for families.

Local orchards and farms offer up traditional autumn activities from early September to the end of October. Hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin picking and cider making are common activities to enjoy.

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Where We Live... Jessamine County

Jessamine County/Nicholasville Population: 51,961

Largest Employers

White: 92.9% / Black: 3.1% / Hispanic: 2.8%, Other: 1.2% By age: Under 16: 11,377 / 16-24: 6,689 25-44: 13,159 / 45-64: 13,638 / 65+: 7,098

Cities:

Nicholasville (1798) / Wilmore (1779)

Median Household Income: $47,494 Median Home Price: $154,000 (Nicholasville) $150,000 (Wilmore)

Unemployment Rate:

3.8 (National avg: 4.9)

Cost of Living Index:

89.0 (U.S. avg.: 100)

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Jessamine County Schools Alltech Inc.: McLane Cumberland: Asbury University: McKechnie Vehicle Components: R J Corman Railroad Group LLC:

1,400 650 515 492 391 350

Be Sure to Visit...

The Asbury University Equine Center consists of 6 miles of hiking and riding trails overlooking the Palisades of the Kentucky River.

Did You Know?

High Bridge 1876, it is the first cantilever bridge in the United States. At 308 feet, it was the tallest bridge in North America until the early 20th century.

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Where We Live... Jessamine County

Utilities Cable DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com Mediacom Cable (800) 479-2082 www.mediacomcable.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com Windstream (866) 444-2841 / www.windstream.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Delta Natural Gas Company (859)744-6171 / www.deltagas.com Electric Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (888) 546-4243 / www.bgenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Jessamine County Water District #1 (859) 885-9314 www.jessamineco.com/communityservices/water-districts/ Nicholasville Public Utilities (859) 885-9473 www.nicholasville.org/utilities/index. php Spears Water Company (859) 885-5958 Sewer Nicholasville Public Utilities (859) 885-9473 www.nicholasville.org/utilities/index. php Trash The City of Wilmore (859) 858-4411 www.wilmore.org/public-works Central Collection Hauling (859) 333-1580 www.wasteservicesofthebluegrass. com

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Hospitals St. Joseph Jessamine 1250 Keene Road, Nicholasville, 40356 / (859) 887-4100 www.kentuckyonehealth.org/ jessamine

Schools Jessamine County Schools 871 Wilmore Road Nicholasville, Ky 40356 (859) 885-4179 www.jessamine.kyschools.us Enrollment: 39,670 H.S. Graduation rate: 83.2% Percentage of college-bound students: 59.4% Elementary Schools Average enrollment: 533 40356 Brookside Elementary Nicholasville Elementary Red Oak Elementary Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary

40309 Wilmore Elementary Middle Schools Average enrollment: 847 40356 East Jessamine Middle West Jessamine Middle High Schools Average enrollment: 1,104 40356 East Jessamine High West Jessamine High Other 40390 The Providence School Enrollment: 156 40356 Jessamine Career & Technology Center Enrollment: 1,917 Private 40356 Tabernacle Christian Academy Enrollment: 75

UK Basketball

T

he second biggest religion in this Bible Belt community is UK basketball. The Cats are the winningest program in NCAA history and have won eight national titles.

Here’s a cheat sheet on UK basketball basics.

BBN: Big Blue Nation Coach: John Calipari Legendary Coach: Adolph Rupp (namesake of Rupp Arena) Former Coach now hated rival: Rick Pitino Hated Opponent: Duke Hated Opposing Player: Christian Laettner (don’t ask) One and Done: Calipari is the master of recruiting high school all-stars who play for one year at UK before moving on to the NBA.

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Where We Live... Franklin County

Franklin County/Frankfort Population: 50,375

Largest Employers

White: 84.4% / Black: 10.4% / Hispanic: 2.7% Other: 1.6% By age: Under 16: 9,405 / 16-24: 6,081 / 25-44: 12,388 / 45-64: 14,096 / 65-84: 7,444 85 and Over: 961

Cities: Frankfort (1786) Median Home Price: $126,000

(2017)

Unemployment Rate: 4.0 (National avg: 4.9) 22

7,444 4,848 1,475 1,200 985

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Median Household Income: $47,976

Cost of Living Index:

Kentucky Health & Family Services Cabinet: Transportation Cabinet of Kentucky: Kentucky Department of Education: Franklin County Schools: Kentucky Dept. for Workforce Innovation:

84.4 (U.S. avg: 100)

Designed in the Beaux Arts style in 1910, the State Capitol features many opulent and decorative architectural touches.

Did You Know?

On Feb. 3, 1900, Governor-elect William Goebel was assassinated while walking to the Capitol on the way to his inauguration. Former Secretary of State Caleb Powers was convicted for the crime.

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Where We Live... Franklin County

Utilities Cable Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com Frankfort Plant Board (502) 352-4501 / www.fpb.cc Gas Atmos Energy Corporation (270) 685-8069 www.atmosenergy.com Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Electric Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (859) 885-4191 / www.bgenergy.com Shelby Energy Cooperative Inc (502) 633-4420 www.shelbyenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Frankfort Electric & Water Plant Board (502) 352-4501 / www.fpb.cc Water Farmdale Water District (502) 223-3562 www.farmdalewaterdistrict.com Sewer City of Frankfort (502) 875-8500 www.frankfort.ky.gov/ Departments/Sewer/sewer.html Trash Franklin County Solid Waste Management (502) 875-7987 www.franklincountywastedistrict.org City of Frankfort (502) 875-8500 www.frankfort.ky.gov/Departments/ Public-Works/public-works.html

Hospitals Frankfort Regional Medical Center 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, 40601 / (502) 875-5240 frankfortregional.com www.lexingtonfamily.com

Schools Franklin County Schools 190 Kings Daughters Dr., #300 Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 695-6700 www.franklin.k12.ky.us Enrollment: 6,131 H.S. Graduation rate: 83.5% Percentage of college-bound students: 66.9% Elementary Schools Average enrollment: 453 40601 Bridgeport Elementary Collins Lane Elementary Elkhorn Elementary Hearn Elementary Peaks Mill Elementary Westridge Elementary Middle Schools Average enrollment: 684 40601 Bondurant Middle Elkhorn Middle High Schools Average enrollment: 856 40601 Franklin County High Western Hills High

Other The Academy Enrollment: 49 Franklin Co. Career & Technical Ctr. Enrollment: 762 Frankfort Independent Schools 959 Leestown Lane Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 875-8661 www.frankfort.k12ky.us Enrollment: 735 H.S. Graduation rate: 95% Percentage of college-bound students: 71.4% High School 40601 Franklin High School Enrollment: 208 K-8 School 40601 Second Street School Enrollment: 550 Private School 40601 Capital Day School Enrollment: 118 Frankfort Christian Academy Enrollment: 350 Good Shepherd Elementary Enrollment: 184

Is the Grass Really Blue?

Kentucky is not named “The Bluegrass State” only because of the music that is rooted in Appalachian tradition. Bluegrass is the common name of poa pratensis, a smooth meadow grass found all over the United States.

But Kentucky bluegrass looks as green as any other grass.

That’s because the leaves of bluegrass aren’t blue at all. The blue-purple seed-heads of bluegrass are only visible when the grass is allowed to grow to its natural height, about two feet tall.

When European settlers arrived to what is modern-day Kentucky, the tall unshorn grass would have been a visage of beautiful blue.

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Where We Live... Clark County

Clark County/Winchester Population: 35,757 White: 92.2% / Black: 4.7% / Hispanic: 2.5% Other: .5% By age: Under 16: 7,137 / 16-24: 3,789 / 25-44: 8,836 /45- 64: 10,044 / 65-84: 5,312 / 85 and Over: 639

Cities: Winchester (1793) Median Household Income: $46,575 Median Home Price: $128,500 (2017) Unemployment Rate: 4.7 (National avg: 4.9) Cost of Living Index: 89.3 (U.S. avg. 100) 24

Largest Employers Clark County Schools: Catalent Pharma Solutions: Leggett & Platt Inc.: The Freeman Corporation: Save-A-Lot Distribution Center:

778 400 250 223 210

Be Sure to Visit...

The three-day Daniel Boone Pioneer Day Festival in September features street dancing, live music and arts & crafts.

Did You Know?

Ale 8 One is Kentucky’s answer to ginger ale... only sweeter (much, much sweeter). People from all over come to tour the plant.

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Where We Live... Clark County

Utilities Winchester Municipal Utilities (Services: Water, Sewer and Trash) (859) 744-5434 www.wmutilities.com Cable DishNetwork (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky (859) 288-0215 www.columbiagasky.com Electric Kentucky Utilities Company (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Clark Energy Cooperative, Inc. (606) 744-4251 www.clarkenergy.com Water East Clark Water District (859) 745-1458 www.eastclarkcountywaterdistrict.org Kentucky American Water (859) 269-2386 www.amwater.com/kyaw

Hospitals Clark Regional Medical Center 175 Hospital Drive, Winchester 40391 / (859) 745-3500 www.clarkregional.org

Schools Clark County Schools 1600 W. Lexington Ave. Winchester, KY 40391 (859)744-4545 www2.clark.kyschools.us Enrollment: 5,283 H.S. Graduation rate: 93.4% www.lexingtonfamily.com

Percentage of college-bound students: 69% Elementary Schools Average enrollment: 504.5 40391 Conkwright Elementary Justice Elementary Shearer Elementary Strode Station Elementary Intermediate School 40391 Baker Intermediate Enrollment: 803 Middle School 40391 Campbell Junior High

Enrollment: 809 High Schools 40391 George Rogers Clark High Enrollment: 1,613 Other 40391 Phoenix Academy Enrollment: 40 Area Technology Center Enrollment: 516 Private School 40309 St. Agatha Academy Enrollment: 148

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ikers and climbers from all over the country make the trek to Central Kentucky to experience Red River Gorge.

This canyon system, most of which sits in the Daniel Boone National Forest just east of Lexington, is known for its sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls and natural bridges.

Throughout the Gorge, climbers find traditional and sport climbing routes, and more than 60 miles of hiking trails ranging from beginner to advanced difficulty.

Visitors can backpack and camp in the Gorge itself or check out the many nearby campgrounds.

The nearby Natural Bridge State Park features the area’s largest sandstone arch, which spans 78 feet and is 65 feet high.

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Where We Live... Woodford County

Woodford County/Versailles Largest Employers

Population: 25,793 White: 88.6% / Black: 4.8% / Hispanic: 6.6% Other: .5% By age: Under 16: 5,062 / 16-24: 2,853 / 25-44: 5,878 / 45-64: 7,774 / 65+: 4,226

Cities: Versailles (1792) / Midway (1833) Median Household Income: $56,537 Median Home Price: $190,000 (Versailles) $140,000 (Midway)

Unemployment Rate: 3.2 (Lowest in state) Cost of Living Index: 89.2 (U.S. avg: 100) 26

Woodford County Schools: Quad Graphics: Osram Sylvania: Pilkington North America: Yokohama Industries America Inc.

550 535 451 300 300

Be Sure to Visit...

Referred to all as The Castle, Castle Post is a luxury hotel and restaurant that hosts special events and weddings.

Did You Know?

Home to more than a dozen horse farms, Woodford County has the state’s third highest median household income... The county seat is Versailles, but be sure to pronounce it Ver-sales, not Ver-sigh.

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Where We Live... Woodford County

Hospitals

Utilities Cable DishNetwork (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Electric East Kentucky Power Cooperative (859) 744-4812 / www.ekpc.coop Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (859) 885-4191 / www.bgenergy.com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Kentucky-American Water Company (859) 268-6320 www.amwater.com/kyaw Northeast Woodford Water District (859) 873-7334 www.newoodfordwaterdistrict.com Versailles Municipal Utilities (859) 873-5436 www.versailles.ky.gov/services/ Pages/watersewer.aspx Sewer Midway Municipal Sewer (859) 846-4413 Versailles Municipal Utilities (859) 873-5436 www.versailles.ky.gov/services/ Pages/ watersewer.aspx Trash Rumpke (877) 786-7537 / www.rumpke.com

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Bluegrass Community Hospital 360 Amsden Avenue, Versailles 40383 / (859) 873-3111 www.bluegrasscommunityhospital. com

Schools Woodford County Schools 330 Pisgah Pike Versailles, KY 40383 (859) 879-4600 www.woodford.kyschools.us Enrollment: 3,936 H.S. Graduation rate: 96.9% Percentage of college-bound students: 47.5% Elementary Schools Average enrollment: 429.5 40383 Huntertown Elementary Simmons Elementary

Southside Elementary 40347 Northside Elementary Middle Schools 40383 Woodford County Middle Enrollment: 973 High Schools 40383 Woodford County High Enrollment: 1,223 Other 40391 Safe Harbor Academy Enrollment: 23 Private Schools 40383 St. Leo Catholic School Enrollment: 166 Versailles Montessori School Enrollment: 103 Woodford Christian School Enrollment: 70

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he Bourbon Trail is road trip experience you will only find in Kentucky. Bourbon whiskey is known as “American’s Native Spirit” and is a distinctively Kentucky flavor.

The Bourbon Trail is a map of ten bourbon distilleries, including Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam and Wild Turkey, to name just a few.

The tour spans Lexington to Louisville and many counties in between.

At each stop, visitors can learn about the bourbon making process, the history of the spirit, take tours of the facilities and taste some of the best Bourbon right at the source.

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Where We Live... Bourbon County

Bourbon County/Paris Population: 20,116

Largest Employers

White: 87.1% / Black: 5.9% / Hispanic: 6.7% Other: .5% By age: Under 16: 4,003 / 16-24: 2,215 / 25-44: 4,697 / 45-64: 5,624 / 65-84: 3,171 / 85 and Over: 406

Cities: Paris (1790) Median Household Income: $40,849 Median Home Price: $143,000 (2017) Unemployment Rate:

4.7 (National avg: 4.9)

Cost of Living Index:

89.5 (U.S. avg: 100)

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Central Motor Wheel of America: Bourbon County Schools: Avantor Performance Materials: Vermont Casting Group:

504 465 235 200

Be Sure to Visit...

Cane Ridge Meeting House, built in 1791, is one of the oldest churches in Kentucky and believed to be the largest one-room log structure in North America.

Did You Know?

With Paris as the main city, Bourbon County was originally part of the French province of Louisiana before becoming part of Kentucky.

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Where We Live... Bourbon County

Utilities Cable Dish Network (800) 333-3474 / www.dish.com DIRECTV (800) 531-5000 / www.directv.com Spectrum (877) 772-2253 www.spectrum.com Gas Columbia Gas of Kentucky Inc (859) 288-0227 www.columbiagasky.com Electric East Kentucky Power Cooperative (859) 744-4812 / www.ekpc.coop Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp (859) 885-4191 / www.bgenergy.com Clark Energy Cooperative (859)744-4251 / www.clarkenergy. com Kentucky Utilities (800) 383-5582 / www.lge-ku.com Water Harrison County Water Association (859) 234-4284 Kentucky-American Water Company (859) 268-6320 www.amwater.com/kyaw Paris Municipal Water Works (859) 987-2118 Sewer City of Paris Combined Utilities (859) 987-2110 / www.paris.ky.gov Trash Advanced Disposal (606) 723-5552 www.advanceddisposal.com

Hospitals Bourbon Community Hospital 9 Linville Drive, Paris 40361 / (859) 987-3600 www.bourbonhospital.com

Schools Bourbon County Schools 3343 Lexington Road Paris, Ky. 40361 / (859) 987-2180 www.bourbon.kyschools.us www.lexingtonfamily.com

Enrollment: 2,648 H.S. Graduation rate: 85.8% Percentage of college-bound students: 52.7% Elementary Schools Average Enrollment: 418 40361 Bourbon Central Elementary Cane Ridge Elementary 40357 North Middletown Elementary Middle Schools 40361 Bourbon County Middle Enrollment: 577 High Schools 40361 Bourbon County High Enrollment: 858 Paris Independent Schools 310 West Seventh Street Paris, Ky. 40361 / (859) 987-2160

www.paris.k12.ky.us Enrollment: 653 H.S. Graduation rate: 92.2% Percentage of college-bound students: 70% Elementary School 40361 Paris Elementary Enrollment: 311 Middle School 40361 Paris Middle Enrollment: 139 High School 40361 Paris High Enrollment: 203 Private School 40361 St. Mary Elementary Enrollment: 75

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ew Orleans has jambalaya, Philadelphia has cheesesteak and Kentucky has burgoo.

The recipe for this traditional Kentucky stew varies from cook to cook.

The basic ingredients include some type of meat – beef, chicken, rabbit (or you could try an “original” recipe using wild squirrel.)

Add in a vegetable medley of tomatoes, corn, potatoes, onions and other veggies, and you’ve got burgoo.

If you’re curious to try burgoo, Anderson County hosts an annual Burgoo Festival complete with a Burgoo Cook-Off where you can try bowl after bowl until you find the perfect dish.

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in Central Kentucky, including Wild Turkey, Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam.

6) Woodland Arts Fair

For four decades, this juried two-day arts and crafts fair in August features 200 artists, live music, food and a create-your-ownfamily-art exhibit. Family friendly and always free.

7) Mammoth Cave National Park

From bourbon to basketball, history to horses, there’s something for everyone in the Bluegrass. Here’s our Top 20 list.

1) Horse Farms

Lexington bills itself as the Horse Capital of the World for good reason. Not only is it home to Keeneland Race Track, the city is ringed by some of the world’s most famous horse farms. Numerous companies offer tours of the area’s top farms.

2) Keeneland

Founded in 1936, Keeneland Race Track is a cherished jewel in the world of thoroughbreds, both in racing and in breeding as an auction house. Open for racing for three weeks in April and October, Keeneland is a charming site to see the world’s best thoroughbreds up close and personal.

3) UK Basketball

Big Blue Nation breeds such fanaticism that it only seems true that you can be arrested for not knowing the starting lineup of the Cats. UK is the NCAA’s winningest basketball program, has won eight national titles, and no one in town will let you forget it.

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4) Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge State Park

Nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest east of Lexington, The Gorge’s scenic beauty and extensive hiking trails attract thousands of visitors every year.

Its intricate canyon system features more than 100 natural sandstone arches.

The adjacent state park, National Bridge, is named for the area’s largest sandstone arch, which spans 78 feet and is 65 feet high.

Located in South-Central Kentucky and home to the world’s longest known cave system (more than 400 explored miles), Mammoth Cave offers lighted tours ranging from one to six hours. Two tours, lit only by visitor-carried paraffin lamps, are popular alternatives to the electric-lit routes.

8) Mary Todd Lincoln Home

Located in downtown Lexington, the house is the family home of the wife of Abraham Lincoln. Opened in 1977, the home became the first house museum in America to honor a First Lady.

9) Ashland, Henry Clay Estate

A registered National Historic Landmark, Ashland was the 19th century

5) Bourbon Trail

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home of the Kentucky statesman known as the Great Compromiser. The grounds are open for free year round, and guided tours of the 18-room mansion run March through December.

10) Kentucky Horse Park

A top tourist destination for horse lovers, the Horse Park hosted the 2010 World Equestrian Games and is home to horse shows and events year round in the outdoor Rolex Stadium or the indoor Alltech Arena. The park also is home to retired thoroughbreds and houses the International Museum of the Horse.

11) Gallery Hop

Six times a year on Friday evenings, art lovers flock to downtown Lexington to take self-guided tours of up to 50 galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, where admission is free from 5 to 8 p.m. Many of the locations also offer food, drinks and special “after hours” events.

12) The Red Mile

Keeneland’s little sister is the second oldest harness race track in the world (founded in 1875). Site of the Kentucky Futurity, final jewel of the trotting triple crown, the Red Mile wagering floor is open year round, seven days a week.

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Street art found a niche in Lexington in 2010 with PRHBTN, an annual celebration of art forms often criminalized in the mainstream. Huge murals grace the sides of buildings from a 60-foot tall multicolored portrait of Abraham Lincoln to vibrant blue horses leaping across a garage.

These works of art enliven downtown, the Warehouse District and the North Lime corridor.

14) Berea Craft Festival

Less than 40 miles south of Lexington sits the quaint community of Berea, noted for its historic, tuition-free college, arts & crafts shops and festivals. The three-day Berea Crafts Festival in July features folk art, live music and dining under the stars.

15) State Parks

17) Civil War History

About 40 miles south of Lexington is Perryville Battlefield, home now to an annual reenactment. Only 20 miles south of Lexington is Camp Nelson Heritage Park. The camp served as a Union military base and recruiting ground for AfricanAmerican soldiers.

18) Hiking Trails

Lexington’s Legacy Trail is the latest in a series of hiking options within the city.

Other trails include McConnell Springs, featuring a 250-year-old Bur Oak tree among its 26 acres, and Raven Run, a 734-acre nature sanctuary with seven trails and views of the Kentucky River.

19) Historic Sites

Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg is the site of the first permanent American settlement, and Fort Boonesboro in Richmond was founded by Daniel Boone and his men in 1775.

20) Universities

Lexington is the 13th most educated city in the U.S. Central Kentucky is home to the state’s flagship college, University of Kentucky, and the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains, Transylvania University, founded in 1780.

Within easy driving distance from Lexington are several state parks that feature boating, campgrounds, lodges, dining, a Moonbow over a waterfall and some of the state’s best public golf courses – all at affordable prices.

16) Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

A short drive from Lexington, in Harrodsburg, Shaker Village sits among 3,000 acres and was home to the third largest Shaker community in the U.S. Once known as the Shaking Quakers, this sect was led by women and is now famous for its distinctive wood furniture. Tours, dining and lodging are available.

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Where We Study

Universities

Asbury University

One Macklem Drive, Wilmore (859) 858-3511 / www.asbury.edu Private, Christian *Enrollment: 1,674

Berea College

209 Chestnut St., Berea (800) 326-5948 / www.berea.edu Private, Liberal Arts Enrollment: 1,643

Bluegrass Community Technical College (BCTC)

Part of KCTCS 470 Cooper Drive / 246-6200 www. bluegrass.kctcs.edu Public / Enrollment: 14,164

Centre College

600 W. Walnut St., Danville (859) 238-5200 www.centre.edu Private, Liberal Arts Enrollment: 1,367

Eastern Kentucky Univ.

521 Lancaster Ave. Richmond (859) 622-1000 / www.eku.edu Public / Enrollment: 14,327

Georgetown College

400 E. College St., Georgetown

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(502) 863-8000 www.georgetowncollege.edu Private, Liberal Arts Enrollment: 984

Kentucky State University 400 East Main St., Frankfort (502) 597-6000 www.kysu.edu Public / Enrollment: 1433

Midway University

512 E. Stephens St., Midway (800) 952-4122 www.midway.edu Private / Enrollment: 944

Transylvania University

300 North Broadway 233-8300 / www.transy.edu Private, Liberal Arts Enrollment: 1,056

University of Kentucky

101 Main Building 257-9000 / www.uky.edu Public / Enrollment: 22,705 *Undergraduate Enrollment

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INDEPENDENT CAPITAL DAY SCHOOL 120 Deepwood Drive, Frankfort Enrollment: 118 / Preschool-8th grade (including Montessori for PK-3rd) Student-teacher ratio: Preschool 9:1; K-8th, 10:1 Founded: 1955 / (502) 227-7121 www.capitaldayschool.net KORE ACADEMY 4300 Nicholasville Road, Lexington Enrollment: 44 / 1st-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Founded: 2003 Info: (859) 971-7129 www.koreacademy.org THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL 1050 Lane Allen Road, Lexington Enrollment: 596 / 2 years old-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Founded: 1959 / Info: (859) 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org THE PROVISION SCHOOL 128 Dennis Drive, Lexington Enrollment: 28 / K-12th grade, Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Founded: 2015 / Info: (859) 396-0644 www.theprovision.org REDWOOD COOPERATIVE SCHOOL 3534 Tates Creek Road, Lexington Enrollment: 38 / PreK-5th grade Founded: 2014/ Info: (859) 893-2316 www.redwoodcoop.org SAYRE SCHOOL 194 N. Limestone, Lexington Enrollment: 545 / Preschool (ages 2-5) and Grades: K-12 Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Founded: 1854 / Info: (859) 254-1361 www.sayreschool.org 34

SPHINX ACADEMY 1591 Winchester Road, Suites 100-101 Enrollment 35 / 6th-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Founded: 2013 / Info: (859) 309-6372 www.sphinxacademy.org

CATHOLIC CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL 412 Cochran Road, Lexington Enrollment: 480 / Preschool 3 years-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: PreK: 10:1, Elementary and Middle: 25:1 Founded: 1951 Info: (859) 266-5641 www.ctkschool.net LEX. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2250 Clays Mill Road, Lexington Enrollment: 840 / 9th-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 *Founded: 1951 / Info: 277-7183 *St. Catherine’s Academy (founded 1823) and Lexington Latin School (founded 1924) merged. www.lexingtoncatholic.com MARY QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY 605 Hill-N-Dale Drive, Lexington Enrollment: 410 / PreK-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 to 25:1 Founded: 1960 / Info: (859) 277-3030 www.maryqueenschool.org ST. AGATHA ACADEMY 244 South Main Street, Winchester Enrollment: 148 / PreK Montessori-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: Classes capped at 20 / Founded: 1919 / Info: (859) 744-6484 www.saintagathaacademy.org ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 106 Military Street, Georgetown Enrollment: 171 / Preschool-8th grade

Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Founded: 1957 / Phone: (502) 863-2607 www.stjohnschoolonline.org ST. LEO SCHOOL 255 Huntertown Road, Versailles Enrollment: 166 / PreK-8th grade Founded: 1926 / Info: (859) 873-4591 www.saintleoky.org ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL 115 Parrish Avenue, Richmond Enrollment: 70 / Grades: PreK-5 grade Founded: 1967 / Info: (859) 623-2989 www.saintmarkcatholicschool.com ST. MARY SCHOOL 1121 Main Street, Paris Enrollment: 75 / Montessori (3 & 4 year olds)-5th grade Student-teacher ratio: Classes capped between 11-20 students Founded: 1888 / Info: (859) 987-3815 www.sms-ky.org STS. PETER & PAUL REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 133 Barr Street, Lexington: Early Childhood Campus, serving 6 week old infants-Preschool 423 West Short Street, Lexington: Short Street Campus offers Junior Kindergarten-8th grade Enrollment: 495 / Infants-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 *Founded: 1989 / Info: (859) 254-9257 *St. Paul (founded in 1913) and St. Peter (founded in 1954) merged in 1989. www.sppslex.org SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1740 Summerhill Drive, Lexington Enrollment: 350 / Preschool-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: Classes capped at 25 Founded: 2005 / Info: (859) 273-7827 www.setonstars.com }}} The Lexington Relocation Guide

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Where We Study CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 15 Redwing Drive, Winchester Enrollment: 376 / PreK-8th grade Student-teacher ratio: Classes capped at 24 Founded: 1995 / Info: (859) 744-0817 www.ccschool.net CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF THE BLUEGRASS 549 Parkside Drive, Lexington Enrollment: 6 / Preschool-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Founded: 2016 / (859) 285-9283 www.cabluegrass.org CLAYS MILL ROAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 3000 Clays Mill Road, Lexington Enrollment: 105 / K-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Founded: 1976 / (859) 313-5285 www.cmrbc.org/clays-mill-christianacademy.html GOOD SHEPHERD ELEMENTARY 75 Shepherd Way, Frankfort Enrollment: 172 / PreK-8 Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Founded: 1850 / (502) 223-5041 www.gssfrankfort.org FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1349 U.S. Highway 421 South, Frankfort Enrollment: 350 / Preschool-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Founded: 1995 / Info: (502) 695-0744 www.frankfortchristian.org GALILEAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 712 S. Fork Church Road, Liberty Enrollment: 70 / Preschool-12th Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Founded: 1987 / Info: (606) 787-4199 www.galileanhome.org/gca LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 450 W. Reynolds Road, Lexington (Main office, preschool, elementary, junior high and high school) Other location: Immanuel Baptist Church 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lexington Enrollment: 1,450 / Preschool-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Founded: 1989 / Info: (859) 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org LEXINGTON LATIN SCHOOL Ashland Baptist Church, 483 W. 36

Reynolds Road / Quest Church, 410 Sporting Court Enrollment: 250 / JrK-12th Grade Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Founded: 2006 / Info: (859) 940-7485 www.lexingtonlatinschool.com PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 172 Southgate Drive, Georgetown Enrollment: 230 / 2 years old-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: Classes capped at 16 Founded: 2004 / Info: (502) 868-9393 www.pcageorgetown.org SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2780 Clays Mill Road, Lexington Enrollment: 125 / Preschool-8th grade (Adding High School in 2017-2018) Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Founded: 1986 / Info: (859) 277-0503 www.lexingtonsummit.org TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2420 Lexington Road, Nicholasville Enrollment 75 / K-12th grade Founded: 1984 / (859) 887-1091 www.tcanicholasville.com

& MONTESSORI MIDDLE SCHOOL OF KENTUCKY 725 Stone Road, Lexington Enrollment: 145 / Toddler-8th grade Affiliation: AMI Founded: 1970 / Info: (859) 277-4805 www.cmsmontessori.org LEX. MONTESSORI SCHOOL 319 S. Broadway Park, Lexington Enrollment: 65 / Ages 2 1/2-6th grade Affiliation: AMS & MEI Founded: 1980 / Info: (859) 254-7034 www.lexkymontessori.org MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 620 S. Broadway, Lexington Enrollment: 26 / 9th-12th grade Founded: 2011 / Info: (859) 455-8064 www.montessoriky.org PROVIDENCE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1209 Texaco Road, Lexington Enrollment: 300 / 18 months-8th grade Affiliation: AMS Founded: 1965 / Info: (859) 255-7330 www.providencemontessoriky.org

TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lower School Campus (PreK-6th Grade): 3900 Rapid Run Drive, Lexington Upper School Campus (7th-12th Grade): 3601 Winthrop Drive, Lexington Enrollment: 385 / PreK-12th Grade Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Founded: 1988 / Info: (859) 271-0079 www.TrinityLex.org

VERSAILLES MONTESSORI SCHOOL 480 Pinckard Pike, Versailles Enrollment: 103 / Toddler-6th grade Affiliation: AMI & AMS Founded: 1987 / Info: (859) 873-1998 www.versaillesmontessori.org

VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2351 Alumni Drive, Lexington Enrollment: 130/ PreK-12th grade Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Founded: 2011 / Info: (859) 559-6156 www.veritaschristianky.com

Lexington Universal Academy 4580 Nicholasville Road, Lexington Enrollment: 145 / preK-8 Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Founded: 2003 / (859) 272-3360 www.luaky.org

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WOODFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 320 Hope Lane, Versailles Enrollment: 70 / K-7th grade Student-teacher ratio: Largest class is 15 Founded: 1999 / Info: (859) 873-0288 www.woodfordchristian. org

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Childcare

Daycare & Preschools Broadway Baptist Preschool 2500 Harrodsburg Road / (859) 276-2592 www.broadwaybaptistchurch.org Offers a Christian education for children 2 years-PreK with low childteacher ratios. Handwriting Without Tears curriculum.

Capital Day School 120 Deepwood Drive, Frankfort (502) 227-7121 / www.capitaldayschool.net Full-day and half-day options for children 3-5 years of age. Traditional and Montessoir offered. Before and afterschool care, and summer care available.

Childcare Network 3650 Boston Road #130 1748 Alysheba Way 130 Technology Way, Georgetown 1101 Lauderdale Drive, Nicholasville (866) 521-5437 / www.childcarenetwork.com For children 6 weeks to 12 years.

Motto: “Childcare Network is the working parent’s best friend!”

Child Development Center of the Bluegrass 290 Alumni Drive / (859) 218-2322 www.cdcbg.org For children with and without special needs. Developmentally-appropriate curriculum. Low student-teacher ratios.

On-site therapy services for children with special needs. Outpatient therapy is available. NAEYC accredited.

Christian Academy of the Bluegrass 549 Parkside Drive / (859) 285-9283 www.cabluegrass.org Newly opened. Preschool for 3-5 years old. Plus K-12 setting.

Community Montessori 725 Stone Road (Toddler-8th grade) (859) 277-4805 / www.cmsmontessori.org Founded in 1970, CMS offers both fullday and half-day options for toddler (1836 months) and primary (3-5 year-olds) level children. Before and after-school care available. CMS is accredited by AMI (Association Montessori International), and all teachers are AMI certified.

Fayette Cooperating Preschool 109 Rosemont Garden Ave. / (859) 2766350 3564A Clays Mill Road /(859) 276-6350 38

www.coopschool. org Parent owned and operated since 1951.

Curriculum meets children’s social, intellectual, emotional and physical needs.

Age-appropriate, hands-on learning.

First Choice Childcare 505 Kingston Road / (859) 293-6669 www.facebook.com/ firstchoicechildcareandlearningcenter A ministry of the First Church of God since 1995. Christian-based A Beka curriculum for ages 1 to PreK program.

After-school care and summer program for school-age students provided.

Addresses social, intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of children.

Good Shepherd Day School 544 Sayre Avenue / (859) 255-9734 www.goodshepherddayschool.org Offers traditional preschool programs for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds and a kindergarten program for 5-yearolds. Extended care options available.

Developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Growing Together Preschool 599 Lima Drive / (859) 255-4056 www.GrowingTogetherPreschool.org Developmental preschool specializing in inclusion for children with and without special needs. From 6 weeks old through PreK. Kentucky Proud Farm to School Menu. Full-day, year-round care. NAEYC Accredited.

The Kidz Club 2200 Regency Road / (859) 224-0799 www.thekidzclub.com A prescribed pediatric extended care facility that provides skilled nursing care and on-site therapy for children aged 6 weeks to 21 years who have a diagnosed medical condition in a daycare setting.

Transportation can be provided. Medicaid and private insurance accepted. Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Kids R Kids Learning Academy 3271 Beaumont Centre Circle (859) 224-3210 / www.kidsrkidsky.com For ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Nationally accredited curriculum through AdvancED and the STARS program. Before/afterschool care and summer camp offered.

Establishes firm foundation that will set children up for lifetime of success.

Lex. Christian Academy 450 West Reynolds Road (Rose and Tates Creek Campus) / (859) 422-5700 www.lexingtonchristian.org Half-day and all-day programs for 3- and 4-year-olds. Two, three or 5 day/ week programs. 8-11:15 a.m. or 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Before school (7:40-8 a.m.) and after-school care (3-5:30 p.m.) included in tuition. Children must be potty trained to be eligible to attend.

Lex. Hearing & Speech Center 350 Henry Clay Blvd. / (859) 268-4545 www.lhscky.org For children 6 weeks, preschool and full-day Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten. Children with or without hearing loss or speech/language delays benefit from inclusive classrooms. Low student-teacher ratios. Listening and spoken language based programs provide superior educational foundation for all.

Lexington Latin School 483 West Reynolds Road / (859) 4921381 (Lower School in Ashland Baptist Church) / Upper School meets at Quest (410 Sporting Court) www.LexingtonLatinSchool.com Preschool students enjoy classical

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Childcare & Preschools curriculum. Mission: “We seek to develop wisdom and virtue while educating and delighting our students.”

The Lexington School 1050 Lane Allen Road / (859) 278-0501 www.thelexingtonschool.org Traditional and Montessori programs for children 2-5 years old.

Developmentally appropriate curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers in a safe and nurturing environment.

Financial aid available.

Lexington Montessori School 319 South Broadway Park (859) 254-7034 / www.lexkymontessori.org Along with a Montessori curriculum, LMS offers Spanish, art and music classes. Enrollment options include half-day and full-day for children under kindergarten and after-school options for kindergarten-6th grade students.

Little Blessings Christian Preschool 301 Harvard Drive / (859) 607-8362 Christian preschool with classes for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds and PreK. Two teachers for every class of 12-14 students. School is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Two-day program is Tues/Thurs. Three-day program is Tues/ Wed/Thurs. Class for 2-year-olds is Wed. Lutheran School of Lexington 425 Patchen Drive / (859) 268-7787 www.lslexington.org Play-centered Christian preschool where creativity, imagination, and innovation lay the foundation for healthy learning habits.

Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church Nursery School 180 E, Maxwell St. / (859) 255-1074 www.maxpres.org/nurseryschool For 2- and 3-year-olds with a daily schedule that includes art, math, science, language (English and Spanish), social skills and free play. Limited to 10 children. M/W 9-noon or 9 a.m.-2 p.m. during the school year.

Our House at the Pinnacle 4269 Saron Drive / (859) 245-0123 www.ourhouseatthepinnacle.com Family owned and operated. Curriculum includes math & science, whole language, music, dramatic play and gym each day. Half-day and full-day PreK options available. Enrollment starting at age 3.

Our PlayHouse Preschool www.lexingtonfamily.com

235 Walton Ave. / (859) 233-7000 www.ophlexington.com Morning and full day classes for children ages 1-5, as well as full summer program.

Flexible schedules available. Curriculum for this Reggio-Emilia inspired school is project based and grows out of interests and passions of the children.

Pepperhill Preschool 2104 Eastway Drive / (859) 277-6813 www.Pepperhillkidz.com For children ages 2-5 years. Hands-on materials and structured activities. Afterschool transportation service and child care for ages 6-10 years old (South End only). Certified teachers. Small class sizes.

Open year-round, M-F, 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.

Providence Montessori 1209 Texaco Road / (859) 255-7330 www.providencemontessoriky.org Full-day & half-day classes (a.m.) for children ages 18 months-6 years old. Fiveacre campus near downtown. Elementary & middle school options available. Oldest and only American Montessori Societyaccredited school in Kentucky.

St Agatha Academy 244 South Main St., Winchester / (859) 744-6484 / www.saintagathaacademy.org Full-day and half-day Montessori preschool and full-day Montessori kindergarten. Promotes self-discipline.

Inspires children to become leaders who will make the world a better place.

Sts. Peter & Paul Preschool 133 Barr Street / (859) 233-0921 www.sppslex.org Catholic daycare and preschool supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development. Curriculum develops pre-academic skills and social/ emotional growth, along with experiences in art, music, dramatic play, Spanish, and fine and gross motor activities.

Sayre School 194 North Limestone (859) 254-1361 / www.sayreschool.org Preschool ages 2-4. Kindergarten-Grade 12. Hands-on preschool environment where children can grow and explore.

Experienced early childhood teachers lead engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum in project-based classrooms that value the role of play. Weekly exposure to art, music, library, P.E. and Spanish. Downtown campus. After-school programs and financial aid available.

Seton Catholic Preschool 1740 Summerhill Drive / (859) 273-7827 www.setonstars.com/preschool Faith-based, blue-ribbon school. Center based instruction. Handwriting without Tears, Minds in Motion and Discovering God’s World. Curriculum enrichment through art, P.E., music and library with specialized humanities teachers.

Accepting children 2 1/2 to 5 years old.

Extended day offered until 6 p.m.

St. Michael’s School 2025 Bellefonte Drive / (859) 277-7541 www.stmichaelslex.org Founded in 1961. Art, music, P.E. and Spanish offered. Half-day classes. Early drop-off and late pick-up. Programs for 3- & 4-year-olds and early 5’s.

Summit Christian Academy 2780 Clays Mill Road / (859) 277-0503 www.lexingtonsummit.org Christ-centered education equipping children with life skills and inspiring love of learning. Partnering with parents to ensure positive preschool experience that prepares every child for Kindergarten and future school success.

Trinity Christian Academy 3900 Rapid Run Drive (859) 271-0079 / www.TrinityLex.org Christ-centered, balanced approach combines learning with play, encouraging children to grow through exploration and discovery. Classical Christian foundation fosters appreciation of art, music and literature while preparing children for early literacy in reading and math. Halfday and full-day PreK options available.

Children must be 4 years old by Aug. 1.

Veritas Christian Academy 2351 Alumni Drive / (859) 559-6156 www.veritaschristianky.com Christian, classical, university-model school combining the best attributes of private education and homeschooling.

Located in St. Luke United Methodist Church. Serves students pre-K through 12th grade.

Wee Care Daycare & Preschool 455 East Maxwell St. / (859) 231-8687 weecaredaycarelex.com Licensed, family owned, STARS-rated childcare center for more than 13 years.

Qualified teachers follow Kentucky Early Childhood Standards to prepare children for the future. Portfolios track your child’s growth and progress.

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Culture & the Arts DOWNTOWN

Rupp Arena

430 W. Vine St. / (859) 233-4567 www.rupparena.com Home to UK basketball, concerts, sporting events like monster truck rallies and family entertainment such as Disney on Ice.

Lexington Center

430 W. Vine St. / (859) 233-4567 www.lexingtoncenter.com Housed in the same building as Rupp Arena, the center hosts expos, conventions and cultural events.

The Square

401 W. Main St. www.thesquarelexington.com Ringed by shops and restaurants, The Square features art galleries, an art studio and is home to the Explorium and Lex. Children’s Theatre.

Lexington Opera House

401 W. Short St. / (859) 233-4567 www.lexingtonoperahouse.com Site of Broadway Live, concerts, ballets, traveling and local theatrical performances.

LexArts

161 N. Mill St. / (859) 255-2951 www.lexarts.org Housed in Arts Place, a 1906 Beaux Arts building, LexArts is home to a theater and gallery and is the area’s cultural development, advocacy and fund raising organization.

Lexington Philharmonic

161 N. Mill St. / (859) 233-4226 www.lexphil.org The city’s concert orchestra features classical, pops, family and chamber series throughout the year, and offers musical education experiences for kids.

Kentucky Theater

214 E. Main St. / (859) 231-7924 www.kentuckytheater.com

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exington has six public library branches offering much more than just books. In addition to traditional book, video and music rentals, the library also offers: t Digital studios with video & audio equipment, and a 3-D printer at Northside Branch t An art gallery and art theater for live performances, movies and presentations at the downtown location. t Weekly storytimes for kids of all ages, and a bilingual homework help program. t Access for library card holders to an e-library service, where books are available for checkout electronically on tablets, computers and e-readers. t A “Makerspace” for creative, hands-on workshops for all ages at Eastside Branch.

Lexington Public Library / 140 E. Main St. (859) 231-5500 / www.lexpublib.org Beaumont Branch Eastside Branch Northside Branch Tates Creek Branch Village Branch

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3080 Fieldstone Way 3000 Blake James Drive 1733 Russell Cave Road 3628 Walden Drive 2185 Versailles Road

Built in 1922, Lexington’s historic cinema features two richly ornamented theaters showing first-run and independent movies and hosts concerts and events.

LEXINGTON UK Singletary Center

405 Rose St. (UK campus) (859) 257-4929 www.finearts.uky.edu/singletarycenter Home to the Lexington Philharmonic, the Center is a fine arts complex that also hosts music and dance events.

UK Art Museum

405 Rose St. (UK campus) (859) 257-5716 www.finearts.uky.edu/art-museum Offers permanent and changing exhibits, workshops, special events, and the May Lecture Series.

Headley-Whitney Museum

4435 Old Frankfort Pike (859) 255-6653 www.headley-whitney.org Offers a collection of jewels, artifacts, a shell grotto, a rose garden and educational events and workshops.

Aviation Museum

4029 Airport Road / (859) 231-1219 www.aviationky.org Exhibit space features historic military and civilian aircrafts, photos, documents, equipment, and an aircraft restoration and repair shop.

PRHBTN Murals

www.prhbtn.com These original works of art are scattered throughout the downtown area on the sides of various buildings. New murals are added annually during the PRHBTN street art festival in the fall.

MADISON COUNTY EKU Center for the Arts

1 Hall Dr., Richmond (EKU campus) (859) 622-7469 / www.ekucenter.com This performance space features plays, The Lexington Relocation Guide

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productions, lectures and other live entertainment.

Kentucky Artisan Center

FRANKFORT

200 Artisan Way, Berea (859) 985-5448 kentuckyartisancenter.kygov The Artisan Center includes exhibits and displays, events, demonstrations and information about open studios in Berea and other Kentucky communities.

DANVILLE

Norton Center for the Arts 600 W. Walnut St. (859) 236-4692 www.nortoncenter.com Home to professional touring shows as well as music and theatrical

Grand Theatre

308 St. Clair St. 502) 352-7469 grandtheatrefrankfort.org Offers local and touring live entertainment performances of plays, music and more.

Kentucky Historical Society

100 W. Broadway St. (502) 564-1792 www.history.ky.gov Center for Kentucky History features permanent exhibits, museum and archival storage, educational activities, offices and special events. Campus also includes the nearby Kentucky Military History Museum.

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WABLO AND NOLI Warehouse Block

The Warehouse Block of Lexington consists of large industrial buildings that are remnants of when the area was booming with bourbon distilleries. Now, it’s become an arts and entertainment corridor in walking distance to many neighborhoods like the Kenwick, Bell Court and Walton areas.

The Warehouse Block boasts unique dining options, trendy bars, live music venues and a homemade ice cream shop.

North Limestone

The North Limestone area has experienced a renaissance in recent years. “NoLi” has a Community Development Corporation dedicated to improving the “livability” of the area with better housing, economic growth and cultural programming.

This extension of downtown has many bars and restaurants, family-friendly establishments, and is home to The Night Market, a monthly pop-up street festival that showcases the diversity of this hip neighborhood.

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Family Fun & After School Activities

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ith good schools and safe neighborhoods, the Bluegrass rivals any part of the country for top family friendly honors.

The area is also home to a myriad of children’s activities covering the arts, academics and physical activity.

ARTS

extensive touring season.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet 1595 Mercer Road, Suite 150 (859) 271-4472 www.bluegrassyouthballet.org Provides dance education in a positive environment for all youth through highquality training, innovative performance and cultural experiences.

The Mad Potter 3385 Tates Creek Road (859) 269-4591 / www.themadpotter.biz Lexington’s original paint-your-own pottery studio and glass fusing center.

Cut & Paste 220 Ruccio Way, Suite 180 (859) 223-0114 www.cutandpastecraftstudio.com Make creativity a regular part of the routine at Cut and Paste with AfterSchool Craft Clubs and Adult Classes as well as drop-in crafting.

Kentucky Mudworks 825 National Ave. / (859) 389-9681 www.kymudworks.com Weekly clay classes for children ages 6-14, including handbuilding, sculpting and wheel-throwing projects for creative learning.

Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

(859) 252-5222 www.LASCLEX.org Provides creative and unique classes, workshops, field trip programs and family activities. A recent 11,000 square foot addition to the building allows the LASC to offer planetarium shows, 6-8 gallery exhibits, and plenty of special monthly events.

LEARNING

Lexington Ballet 161 N. Mill Street / (859) 233-3925 www.lexingtonballet.org Performances and classes for children 3 years old to adults.

Bricks 4 Kidz – Lexington Lexington & Central Kentucky (859) 433-1515 www.bricks4kidz.com/lexingtonky Children learn, build and play with LEGO Bricks that reinforce S.T.E.M.based principles.

Lexington Children’s Theatre 418 W. Short Street / (859) 254-4546 www.lctonstage.org One of the nation’s top children’s theatres, LCT features drama classes, summer camps and public performances that develop creativity in children. LCT is also a professional company with an

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning 251 W. Second Street (859) 254-4175, ext. 21 www.carnegiecenterlex.org Offers classes in reading, writing and math for children; Family Fun and Learning Nights; writing, publishing and

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The Curious Edge 401 Lewis Hargett Circle, Suite 120 (859) 899-EDGE (3343) www.thecuriousedge.com Provides after-school therapy sessions for students struggling academically, specializing in language processing disorders, dyslexia and ADHD. Explorium 440 W. Short St. (859) 258-3253 www.explorium.com For more than 25 years, the Explorium of Lexington has offered hands-on exploration in science and the arts for kids of all ages.

Lexington Public Library 140 E. Main Street / (859) 231-5500 www.lexpublib.org Please see Story, Page 40 Jessamine County Public Library 600 S. Main St., Nicholasville (859) 885-3523 / www.jesspublib.org Offers a variety of age-appropriate programs for children and teens from newborns through grade 12.

Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville (502) 459-2181 / www.louisvillezoo.org Currently on exhibit more than The Lexington Relocation Guide

Around Our Town 1,500 animals on 134 acres of natural settings. Plus, Papa John’s SplashPark, Conservation Carousel, ZooTram Shuttle, Zoo trains, adventure ropes courses, camel rides and bird shows.

MOVEMENT Aqua Tots 220 Ruccio Way, Suite 150 (859) 712-0271 / www.aqua-tots.com Features a comprehensive curriculum, quality swim instructors and state-ofthe-art facilities for teaching children and adults water safety in small class sizes.

Collins Bowling 205 Southland Drive / (859) 277-5746 www.collinsbowling.com League and recreational bowling offered at both locations.

Gattitown 2524 Nicholasville Road (859) 277-2323 www.gattitownlexington.com Families can eat up the fun at Gattitown, with a fresh all-you-care-to-eat buffet, arcade games, bumper cars and a carousel.

Legacy All Sports 261 Ruccio Way / (859) 977-8862 www.legacyallsports.com Central Kentucky’s largest recreational and competitive facility offering gymnastics, cheer, tumbling, dance and HIT athletic training for ages 15 months and up.

Lexington Parks and Recreation www.lexingtonky.gov/browse/ recreation Offers a range of sports leagues, dance classes, aquatics lessons, arts and music classes and more for children and adults.

Monkey Joe’s 1850 Bryant Road / (859) 264-0405 www.monkeyjoes.com Fun-filled inflatable play center with wall-to-wall inflatable slides, jumps and obstacle courses that will keep kids active, happy and healthy.

Sky Zone 3644 Boston Road, Suite 130 www.lexingtonfamily.com

(859) 629-4455 www.skyzone.com/lexington An indoor trampoline park that offers ultimate dodgeball, a foam zone, SkyRobics fitness and a huge jumping station for kids and families to enjoy.

The Little Gym 3101 Richmond Road, Suite 309 (859) 266-2266 www.thelittlegym.com/lexingtoneast Offers classes for children of all ages, including gymnastics, tap and ballet dance, Mommy & Me and sports skills.

YMCA of Central Kentucky Various Locations / 859-254-9622 www.ymcacky.org Offers afterschool programs, youth sports leagues, dance classes, swimming, cooking lessons, martial arts and childcare options for parents on No School Days. The Y has four Lexington locations as well as programs in Jessamine and Scott counties.

OUTDOORS Boyd Orchards 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles (859) 873-3097 www.boydorchards.com In season, enjoy a large, unique playground with a 90-foot slide, fivedecker treehouse, climbing walls, giant straw pyramid and 40-foot small slide.

Kentucky Children’s Garden 500 Alumni Dr., (859) 257-6955 arboretum.ca.uky.edu/gardens/childrens

The Kentucky Children’s Garden is a safe 2-acre outdoor learning environment designed to help children 2-10 years old discover plants and the environment.

Punchestown Stables 1210 Belmar Lane / (859) 971-1485 www.punchestownstable.com Riding lessons and horse showing opportunities available for ages 5 and up.

Paddle Stone Equestrian Center 4864 Bryan Station Road / (859 983-3251 www.kyhorseboarding.com Horseback riding lessons, summer horse camps and horse boarding available.

Red River Gorge Zipline 455 Cliffview Road, Campton, Ky. (606) 668-6222 www.redrivergorgezipline.com Exhilarating five-line course with a canopy tour in which guests whiz through the trees and check out the local flora.

Salato 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort (502) 564-7863 www.fw.ky.gov/education Features indoor and outdoor exhibits of live animals in large, naturalistic habitats.

Fishing lakes, picnic areas and hiking trails help active kids have fun and learn.

Urban Ninja Project 1820 Bryan Station Road (866) 923-5569 www.urbanninjaproject.com Obstacle courses, classes and events like Nerf battles encourage people of all ages to move, play and challenge themselves.

Summer Camps

When summer rolls around, parents in Central Kentucky have hundreds of summer camp options for their kids. From academic to sports, overnight camps to day camps, children of all ages can find a camp to suit their interest and scheduling needs.

Lexington Family Magazine hosts an annual Summer Camps & Activities Fair every April. This free family fun day allows parents to visit face-to-face with booths representing summer camps, enrichment classes, childcare centers, afterschool programs and more.

You can find a searchable Camp Directory on our website at: www.lexingtonfamily.com/campdirectory.

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Dining Out In Lexington

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exington is home to a vast array of chain restaurants from hamburgers and barbecue to Italian and All American staples such as Bob Evans. For country food fans, there’s always a Cracker Barrel within easy driving distance.

Lexington is also home to distinctive locally owned restaurants as the list below reflects.

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(859) 367-0133 www.limestoneblue.com

Alfalfa’s 141 E. Main St. / 253-0014 www.alfalfarestaurant.com

Lockbox 167 W. Main St. / 899-6860 www.lockboxlex.com

Blue Heron Steakhouse 185 Jefferson St. / 254-2491 www.blueheronsteakhouse.com

Nick Ryan’s 157 Jefferson St. / 233-7900 www.nickryans.com

Buddha Lounge 109 N. Mill St. / 523-4723 www.buddhaloungeky.com

Portofino 249 E. Main St. / 253-9300 www.portofinolexington.com

Coles 735 Main 735 E. Main St. / 266-9000 www.coles735main.com

Saul Good 123 N. Broadway / 252-4663 www.saulgoodpub.com

Columbia’s Steak House 201 N. Limestone (859) 253-3135 www.columbiassteakhouse.com

Smithtown Seafood 501 W. 6th St. / 303-4100 www.smithtownseafood.com

Doodles 262 N. Limestone (859) 286-2117 www.doodlesrestaurant.com Dudley’s on Short 259 W. Short St. / 252-1010 www.dudleysonshort.com Grey Goose 170 Jefferson St. / 233-1500 www.greygooserestaurants.com Lexington Diner 124 N. Upper St. / 303-7308 www.lexingtondiner.com Limestone Blue 133 N. Limestone St. 44

Stella’s Kentucky Deli 143 Jefferson St. / 255-3354 www.stellaskentuckydeli.com Tony’s of Lexington 401 W. Main St. / 243-0210 www.tonysoflexington.com

829 Euclid Ave. / 335-0300 www.ilovecajun.com Kentucky Native Café 417 E. Maxwell St. (859) 281-1718 www.michlers.com Joe Bologna’s 120 W. Maxwell St. (859) 252-4933 www.joebolognas.com Josie’s 821 Chevy Chase Place (859) 523-8328 Magee’s Bakery 726 E Main St. / 335-6500 mageesbakery.com

The Village Idiot 307 W. Short St. / 252-0099 www.lexingtonvillageidiot.com

Pazzo’s 385 S. Limestone St. (859) 255-5125 www.pazzospizzapub.com

Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen 113 N. Broadway / 569-4040 vinaigrettesaladkitchen.com

The Sage Rabbit 438 S. Ashland Ave. (859) 523-2095

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Sav’s Grill and West African Cuisine 304 S. Limestone St. (859) 368-7287

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www.savsgrill.weebly.com Tulip Bistro and Bar 355 Romany Road (859) 252-0099 www.thetulipbistroandbar.com

HAMBURG Malone’s 1920 Pleasant Ridge Drive (859) 264-8023 www.bluegrasshospitality.com Saul Good 1808 Alysheba Way (859) 317-9200 www.saulgoodpub.com Smashing Tomato 2200 War Admiral Way # 160 / (859) 264-1500 www.smashingtomato.com

SOUTH Columbia’s Steak House 125 Southland Drive (859) 313-5300 2750 Richmond Road (859) 268-1666 www.columbiassteakhouse.com The Lexington Relocation Guide

Around Our Town Bella Notte 3715 Nicholasville Road (859) 245-1789 www.bellalexington.com Saul Good 3801 Mall Road (859) 273-4663 www.saulgoodpub.com Malone’s 3347 Tates Creek Road (859) 335-6500 www.bluegrasshospitality.com Merrick Inn 1074 Merrick Dr. (859) 269-5417 www.themerrickinn.com Palmers Fresh Grill 161 Lexington Green Circle (859) 273-0103 www.palmersfreshgrill.com Ramsey’s 4053 Tates Creek Centre Dr. (859) 271-2638 151 W. Zandale Dr. (859) 259-2708

3090 Helmsdale Place, #300 (859) 264-9396 http://ramseysdiners.com Smashing Tomato 3801 Mall Road, Ste 195 (859) 273-0184 www.smashingtomato.com Willie’s Locally Known 286 Southland Dr. (859) 281-1116 www.willieslocallyknown.com Winchell’s Restaurant 348 Southland Dr. (859) 278-9424 www.winchellsrestaurant.com

SOUTHWEST Azur 3070 Lakecrest Circle, #550 (859) 296-1007 www.azurrestaurant.com Brasabana 841 Lane Allen Road (859) 303-5573

www.brasabana.com Malone’s 3735 Palomar Centre Drive (859) 977-2620 www.bluegrasshospitality.com Ramseys Old Harrodsburg Road (859) 219-1626 http://ramseysdiners.com

NORTH Middle Fork Kitchen Bar 1224 Manchester St. #110 (859) 309-9854 www.middleforkkb.com Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen 1781 Sharkey Way, #115 (859) 317-5966 vinaigrettesaladkitchen.com Windy Corner Market 4595 Bryan Station Road (859) 294-9338 www.windycornermarket.com

Go Back in Time in MIDWAY

The quaint downtown in Midway consists of little more than one street, but there you can discover excellent food in a casual setting.

A few blocks over sits the Holly Hill Inn, home to one of the area’s premier elegant dining experiences.

Darlin Jean’s Apple Cobbler Café 204 N. Gratz St. / (859) 846-9485 Grey Goose 133 E. Main St. / (859) 846-9933 www.greygooserestaurants.com Heirloom Restaurant 125 E. Main St. / (859) 846-5565 www.heirloommidway.com Holly Hill Inn 426 N. Winter St. / (859) 846-4732 www.hollyhillinn.com www.lexingtonfamily.com

Kentucky: A County Kind of Place

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on’t be surprised if you ask a Kentuckian where he’s from and the answer is not a city or town. Instead, a typical Kentuckian will name his county of origin.

“Hi, I’m from Owsley County.”

Don’t worry. Odds are, you won’t have heard of the county nor know where it is.

After all, when it comes to counties, the Commonwealth has 120 of them. Only Texas, Georgia and Virginia have more.

Even with school consolidation, the preponderance of counties also results in small school districts outside of the Louisville and Lexington areas. Many of these small counties have more than one school district, so you wind up with Paris Independent Schools and its high school of 203 students.

County pride manifests itself in many ways, but none more visibly than the Sweet 16 basketball tournament. The high school basketball playoffs culminate in the Sweet 16, played every year in Rupp Arena.

If the team from Owsley or Menifee or Greenup county advances to the Sweet 16, expect a parade of school buses with cheering students and fans from said county to roll into Lexington for the Big Dance.

One more thing. If you meet a Kentuckian whose roots date to the Revolutionary War, he’s likely to know this piece of trivia.

Name the Kentucky counties with the same name as a former U.S. president. Hint: There are 12.

For the answer, turn to Page 27.

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Health & Wellness

Hospitals, Clinics & Senior Living

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itizens in Lexington stay proactive in their health with a plethora of gyms and fitness centers, health food stores and farm co-ops, and even alternative grassroots pharmacies.

But when advanced medical care is needed, Lexington is the healthcare hub for all of Central, Southern and Eastern Kentucky.

KentuckyOne Health

The largest and most comprehensive health system in the Commonwealth, KentuckyOne Health has more than 200 locations, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

St. Joseph East also offers The Women’s Hospital, a location dedicated exclusively to the needs of women for childbirth and beyond.

UK Healthcare

Associated with the University of Kentucky, UK Healthcare boasts a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Pediatric Emergency Room, and a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit among their offerings.

The UK Healthcare system includes the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, the UK Markey Cancer Center, over 80 specialized clinics, more than 140 outreach programs, six health professions colleges and a team of 9,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists and health care workers.

Baptist Health Lexington

A major medical research and education center, Baptist Health Lexington is recognized for excellence in heart and cancer care.The hospital’s Clinical Research Center conducts groundbreaking work in both fields.

Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care, including outpatient facilities that offer Urgent Care, Express Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties.

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Lexington Clinic

Founded in 1920, Lexington Clinic is now Central Kentucky’s largest multispecialty medical group. With more than 2,000 patient visits daily, Lexington Clinic is leading the way in healthcare through the dedication of more than 200 providers in more than 30 specialties in many convenient locations throughout Central Kentucky.

Holds the status of being the only medical group practice in Kentucky accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

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Birth in the Bluegrass

Starting a family brings up a myriad of choices from the moment a pregnancy begins. Central Kentucky has seen a widespread movement in recent years for birth advocacy and has a lengthy list of resources for expecting parents.

From an active doula community to high-risk specialists, parents will find support for their birth plan.

Plus, you can order a free copy of Lexington Family Magazine’s Baby Bump Maternity Guide at (859) 223-1765 or www.lexingtonfamily.com.

Senior Living

ith a new 33,000-square foot, $13 million Senior Center, it’s easy for older adults in Lexington to stay active and engaged. Fayette County citizens ages 60 & up have access to arts and crafts, sports, fitness equipment, educational activities, music lessons and social events at the Lexington Senior Center in Idle Hour Park, in addition to two other community centers.

Many senior-focused events are hosted throughout the year, such as the iKnow Expo, the Meeting the Challenges & Opportunities of Aging Conference and monthly events by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Because Central Kentucky is an area hub for state-of-the-art retirement communities, Lexington Family Magazine hosts an annual Elder Care Tour where local retirement communities stage free open houses for older adults, their adult children and caregivers.

Senior scholars can take advantage of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky. Older adults can enjoy enrichment and educational learning opportunities and courses in the humanities, technology, foreign languages, studio and performing arts, and wellness and fitness.

Members can join shared interest groups, participate in a musical production, take day trips, attend seminars and use the university’s fitness facilities.

Also at UK, the Donovan Fellowship for Academic Students provides an opportunity for ages 65 & up to become students at the university by enrolling in any courses listed in the UK General Catalog and the Kentucky Virtual University.

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