NEWS NOTES

Weather
  • 95º | Scattered thunderstorms | 40% chance of rain
Civic
  • City commissioner Laura Foley and council member Fred Brown have proposed a road diet for North Limestone to help alleviate community concerns such as speeding and frequent collisions. The traffic-calming road diet approach would include changes like — reducing vehicle speed, creating bicycle lanes + increasing space between parking and travel lanes. 🛣️
  • Next Wed., July 13 at 6 p.m., CivicLex is hosting an interactive workshop on the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government budget at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. The workshop will give attendees a breakdown of this year's budget, the budget creation process, and more. 
Plan Ahead
  • Community-led organization KY Tenants is inviting the public to share their thoughts + possible solutions regarding the Lexington housing market. The Town Hall on the Housing Crisis will be held Fri., July 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre + dinner will be provided. 
Cause
  • Nonprofits, this one’s for you. Blue Grass Community Foundation is hosting a registration webinar this Thurs., July 7 at 2 p.m. for organizations interested in participating in this year’s GoodGiving Challenge. Sign up here. 💻  
Job
  • Kentucky Refugee Ministries Lexington is accepting applications from current students or recent graduates for its Fall 2022 internships. Interns will work primarily Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from August-December. Learn about the available positions before the July 22 application deadline. 💼 
Lexingtonian
  • Downtown Lexington Partnership President/CEO Terry Sweeney will be leaving his role on July 15. The executive committee is working to appoint an interim President/CEO + will begin the search for a permanent replacement within the next month and a half. (The Lane Report)
Listen
  • If you’re looking for some laidback live local music, check out Kenwick Table’s Open Mic Nights. The coffee shop + wine bar combo has a full calendar of family-friendly music lined up every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We can’t wait to enjoy the new spacious back deck that’s being built. 🎤
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events

Music

Everclear 30th Anniversary Tour

Thurs., July 7 | 8 p.m.
Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester Rd. / $35

Catch this iconic early 1990s band on their anniversary tour with special guests Fastball + The Nixons.🤘

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Music

Emo Night

Fri., July 8 | 8 p.m.
The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. / $15+

The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd.

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Foodie

Pasta 101

Fri., July 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Pasta Garage Italian Cafe, 962 Delaware Ave. / $86

Learn from professionals how to make your own pasta + enjoy appetizers, wine, and more. 🍝

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Arts

Salsa Under The Stars

Fri., July 8 | 7:30 p.m.
The Kentucky Castle / Let loose at this Salsa Workshop taught by The Salsa Center + enjoy appetizers and drinks.

Let loose at this Salsa Workshop taught by The Salsa Center + enjoy appetizers and drinks.

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jobs

Manufacturing

Production Material Coordinator

CLARK Material Handling Company / Lexington, KY

CLARK has been named as a BEST Place To Work in KY, four times!  We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay & benefits, 17-27 days of PTO per year, and on demand daily pay.  

Nonprofit

Family Services Coordinator (House Manager)

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass / Lexington, KY

Our team is the backbone of our organization—serving our families, supporting volunteers and donors, and spreading awareness every single day. We welcome passionate and talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us as we serve together to Keep Families Close!

General Labor

Kilted Cleaning Technician

Men In Kilts Lexington / Lexington, KY

Anybody can wear a kilt but not everybody can rock one!

At Men In Kilts, we provide window and gutter cleaning plus house and pressure washing to residential and commercial customers. And we do it all in kilts to signify our dependability, outstanding customer service, and flawless execution.

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