1997 Sept: Ben Sollee Lafayette High Oct.: Ario Hosseini, Meadowthorpe Elementary Nov: Adam English, Lexington Traditional Magnet School Dec: Katie Miller, The Lexington School 1998 Jan: Ben Schumacher, Tates Creek Middle Feb: Laura Hufnagle, Breckenridge Elementary March: Jordan Lynem, SCAPA Bluegrass April: John Robert Baker, Beaumont Middle May: Susan Matsubara, Lafayette High June: Nalani Butler, […]
A new Christian music festival will debut in Wilmore the weekend of Sept. 15-16. River Rock, co-sponsored by Asbury University, will bring big names in Christian music to Servant Heart Farm for a two-day festival of praise. The line-up for River Rock includes Jeremy Camp, the Newsboys, Hawk Neslon, Jasmine Murray and many more artists. Danny […]
DANIEL BOONE PIONEER FESTIVAL Sept. 1-3 / Winchester www.danielboonepioneerfestival.com The Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival is a weekend of arts and crafts, talent contest, 5K run and concerts. TERRAPIN HILL HARVEST FESTIVAL Sept. 1-3 / Harrodsburg www.terrapinhillfestivals.com A three-day music family-friendly music festival, with kids workshops, art projects, yoga and more. One or three-day tickets […]
by John Lynch For a complete list of the Scholar Athletes please visit: https://www.lexingtonfamily.com/2017/09/20-years-scholar-athlete-list/ As I sat in a doctor’s office waiting room last month, eavesdropping on two older men, I piped up when their conversation hit a lull. “Are your triplets natural?” I asked the man who referred to his 30-year-old daughter (a triplet). […]
Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Fayette County Courthouse. The event raised over $220,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. Teams continue to fundraise and those who were unable to attend Saturday’s event can still make a donation by visiting act.alz.org/lexington. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to […]
CREATE Art + Play Studio has opportunities for kids and adults to explore their artistic side with classes, workshops and drop-in crafting in September. CREATE, located at 365 Southland Drive, offers art exploration for several age groups. See the listings here. Family Art & Play is designed for children ages 2-5 and caregivers. Meets Tuesdays […]
The Lexington Public Library meets customers where they are… literally Sometimes library customers just want to pick up their holds. Maybe they’ve got a child asleep in a car seat. Or one having a meltdown. Maybe they have a mobility issue. That’s why the Library began curbside service Aug. 1 at the Central Library and […]
Several Central Kentucky schools have altered schedules for Monday, Aug. 21 in anticipation of the solar eclipse. Fayette County has cancelled classes on Aug. 21, swapping with a previously scheduled No School day on Oct. 27. Madison County has declared Aug. 21 a non-traditional instruction day, meaning students will instead do classwork from home. Clark […]
Several models and actors of Images Model and Talent Agency in Lexington brought home awards from the New York International Modeling and Talent Association. Images is owned by Janie Olmstead, who is assisted by Kendall Perry. Bailee Henderson of Lexington $30,000 Scholarship to the New York Conservatory and Dramatic Arts Finalist for Female young adult […]
The first day of school can be nerve-racking for children, and also for parents. We asked our readers to share their First Day of School tips for moms and dads sending a child off to school for the first time. “Each day when they come home, ask them what made them feel happy, if anything […]
