The 23rd annual Lexington Walk to End Alzheimer’s will start at the Fayette County Courthouse on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, is the nation’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Lexington walk is expected to attract approximately 2,000 […]
The 2017 Bluegrass Autism Walk, sponsored by the Autism Society of the Bluegrass, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The event is a fund-raiser to support Autism awareness and advocacy. You can pre-register online or by mail (ASBG, C/o Alicia Collins, 303 Terra Bianca Drive, Nicholasville.) Registration is $20 per adult, […]
By Bill Carman Hiking is a great way to enjoy some quality time with your kids, expose them to the outdoors, and get some exercise. Today’s children have a high incidence of obesity and spend way too much time in front of the TV and computer screen. Here are some tips that might start your […]
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at The Big Latch On, set for Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Park in Lexington. The Big Latch On is part of an international effort to set a world record for most babies breastfeeding at a set time, and to share breastfeeding information and resources […]
The nationally renowned Woodland Art Fair will again showcase more than 200 artists’ booths with works of fiber, ceramics, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, wood and more. The 42nd Fair, produced by Lexington Parks & Recreation and the Lexington Art League, will be Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10 […]
Touch-A-Truck, a fundraiser for the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass, offers an opportunity for families to climb on, climb in, see, touch and explore construction, emergency and service vehicles of all sizes in a fun and safe environment. The event is Sunday, Aug. 27, 1-5 p.m. at Keeneland. The eighth annual Touch-A-Truck event also […]
Families, teachers and community leaders gathered on Friday, July 14 at 1 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Elementary for a special graduation for 120 Fayette County Public School students who completed the first ever Power Scholars AcademyTM program in Lexington. The YMCA of Central Kentucky, through a partnership with BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) and […]
Tates Creek Aquatic Center at 1400 Gainesway Drive will be closed Monday-Wednesday (July 24-26) to repair a leak. All swim lessons will be moved to Woodland Aquatic Center. Lexington Parks & Recreation encourages patrons to visit one of their other six pool locations: Castlewood Aquatic Center (320 Parkview Avenue) Douglass Pool (701 Howard Street) Picadome […]
Have fun while staying cool downtown this summer at SplashJAM, the pop-up splash pad in Northeastern Park. SplashJAM, located at 140 N. Eastern Avenue, offers visitors an opportunity to relax, stay cool and get out to play with 28 water jets, comfortable seating and a lot of shade. Guests are also allowed to connect to […]
Due to anticipated high temperatures, Lexington officials have opened multiple cooling centers at several locations in the city. The Dunbar Community Center, 545 North Upper St., will be open Thursday and Friday, July 20 & 21 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Picadome Pool, 469 […]
