Summer swim season opened in June at Lexington pools and aquatic centers. Hours for Castlewood and Tates Creek aquatic centers are Monday-Saturday, noon-8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Southland and Woodland aquatic centers are open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon- 6 p.m. Douglass and Shillito neighborhood pools opened on June 1. Douglass is […]
Do you have a favorite local business? You could win tickets to Beech Bend Amusement Park just for telling us about it! Nominations are now open for the 2019 Lexington Family Magazine Family Favorite Awards. Our annual contest spotlights the best Central Kentucky parks, birthday party venues, family-friendly restaurants and more. This year marks the […]
We are lucky that there is no shortage of adorable children in Central Kentucky. After all, we feature local kids on every cover of Lexington Family Magazine. This year during our Summer Camps & Activities Fair at Lexington Christian Academy on Saturday, April 13, about 150 kids smiled for the camera as part of the […]
The Living Arts and Science Center has announced that Lori Halligan has been selected as its new executive director. Halligan replaces Heather Lyons, who served LASC for 14 years. Halligan brings over 10 years of nonprofit management experience to LASC, most recently as executive director for the Hinsdale Humane Society in the greater Chicago area. […]
FCPS Nutrition Services will sponsor a free meal program for all children ages 18 & under this summer. Free meals will be served at the following locations Monday-Friday, June 10-July 26. (No meal service the week of July 1-5.) 11-11:30 a.m. – James Lane Allen Elementary, Mary Todd Elementary, Southern Elementary, Booker T. Washington Primary, […]
Families have their pick for free or low-cost movie tickets this summer at several locations in the Central Kentucky area. AMC Classic Summer Movie Camp: Admission to a kid-friendly movie and a KidsPack for $4 on Wednesday mornings. 3151 Mapleleaf Dr. Info: 263-1729. June 5: Trolls June 12: Wonder Park June 19: Hotel Transylvania 3 […]
Una MacCarthy For a smooth transition at the top, The Lexington School could find no better replacement for Chuck Baldecchi than Una MacCarthy, longtime Assistant Head of School. Working side by side for 15 years, the two have piloted TLS to impressive success, a trajectory Baldecchi is certain MacCarthy will continue. “I have always appreciated […]
It’s not always easy to tell the best time to get pregnant. Women who can’t rely on the calendar method to be accurate are unable to predict their fertility. Thankfully, technology has come a long in way in helping women track their most fertile days. Here are some different options for tracking your fertility when […]
Recent Royal births perpetuate the myth that new mothers can make a beautiful appearance just days after giving birth, wearing a white dress and heels, and glowing over their baby. The reality behind that image is an army of supporters preparing the Royal mom for the cameras. In fact, all new mothers need support as […]
Young babies cry. It is their first means of communication with us and is therefore an important part of infancy. They can cry up to two hours a day, sometimes even more. There are different types of infant cries and things that can be done to help stop them. 1) The hunger cry is usually […]
