BreyerFest’s “Gateway to India” will be at the Kentucky Horse Park on the weekend of July 14-16 for the 28th year of celebrating horses. BreyerFest is a three-day family festival that combines the excitement of a horse fair with model horse activities. This year’s theme, “Gateway to India,” will bring the sights, sounds and culture […]
For more than a quarter of a century, the all-volunteer members of the Autism Society of the Bluegrass have raised awareness and provided support to families in Central Kentucky. That was particularly important in 1991 when the group formed and myths about autism ruled the day. Charter members – parents all – faced obstacles in […]
By Bill Carman Slimy fish. Bugs. A branch scratching the tent on a windy night. A bear behind every tree. Getting lost. Or… The glisten of a dewdrop on a spider web. The music of wild geese. The splendor of a butterfly. The tug of a fish on the line. The beauty of wildflowers and […]
by John Lynch In hindsight, it seems only fitting that Renea Sageser would become the driving force behind a fast-growing pediatric therapy company that specializes in serving families in rural areas. Sageser, the founder and CEO of Associates in Pediatric Therapy, needed speech therapy as a child. Because her family lived in a rural Tennessee, […]
Get ready for some prehistoric fun in July when The Explorium of Lexington unveils a major renovation of the dinosaur exhibit, the “Bone Zone.” The “Bone Zone” is a permanent exhibit at the museum and will feature exciting activities for children. Create and name a dinosaur, dig for bones in the new Dino Dig area […]
Movie lovers have plenty of chances for free or cheap showings this summer. The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse, Free Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park and Malco Kids Summer Film Fest all kick off in June. Free Friday Flicks: Free. Pre-movie activities include children’s fames and a petting zoo. Activities begin at 7 p.m., movie […]
Ashland Terrace’s annual public cutting garden is now open for the summer and fall at the retirement community in Chevy Chase. Small blooms and herbs are 25 cents per small bunch, while large blooms are 50 cents. All proceeds are used to maintain the garden and to feed critters. The donation box and scissors and […]
Once your first child arrives, it’s difficult to avoid feeling the weight of responsibility. Raising a child is an exciting but daunting adventure. As a parent and spouse, the stakes have just spiked. You have a new life to care for and protect – physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. You realize – often for the […]
Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty among individuals, families and communities through direct services and advocacy. Started in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty, CAC has continuously operated the Head Start program. Head Start is […]
Movie lovers have plenty of chances for free or cheap showings this summer starting in June. Below are the venues and details. Free Friday Flicks: Free. Pre-movie activities include children’s games and a petting zoo. Activities begin at 7 p.m., movie begins at dark. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. June 2: Beauty and […]
