Show Lexington some love

30+ volunteer opportunities in Lexington

No matter what your interest or skillset, there’s a way you can help improve the Bluegrass. | Photo by LEXtoday

Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Lexington to give your time to. Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 30 ways to get involved in the Bluegrass.

For the outdoorsy types

Lexington Parks and Recreation | Our city’s parks department maintains the quality of our city’s beautiful parks + regularly hosts community events. Whether you’re looking to get your hands dirty trimming weeds or help organize a fun event — there’s a job for you.

Serve Kentucky | This is a great resource for anyone looking to lend a hand to those affected by the flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

Natural-born teachers and mentors

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning | Help inspire students to find a true love for learning. Become a classroom assistant to facilitate hands-on educational classes, or help out with events to create memorable educational experiences for kids across Lexington.

Help out your fellow Lexingtonians

The Hope Center | The Hope Center’s volunteer team helps to rebuild lives on a daily basis — from serving 38,000+ hot meals a month to teaching career skills to its Recovery Clients.

For the handy individuals

Lexington Habitat for Humanity | Get hands-on by working on-site at one of this organization’s local construction projects. No experience is needed because you’ll be provided with the training + tools needed to make a difference.

The artsy types

LexArts | Help grow Lexington’s art scene in several different ways — greet guests and distribute brochures at the LexArts Gallery Hop or assist in administrative office tasks for a few hours a week.

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Today

Disney Trivia Night | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Bluegrass Bistro, 1800 Newtown Pike | Free, price of purchase | Head to the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort’s restaurant to test your knowledge on all things Disney — the winning team gets a $50 food credit.
Wellness Wednesday | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave. | Free, donations encouraged | Enjoy an hour of yoga and wellness tips focusing on elemental body awareness — all ages + levels are welcome. ☮️

Thursday

Dawes & Bahamas | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | $40 | This LA-based Americana folk band is playing an outdoor show in the Distillery District. 🎶
The Unveiling of Town Branch Park | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St. | Free | The public is invited to the unveiling of the final design for Town Branch Park. 🏙

Friday

A Blues Celebration for Tee Dee Young | Fri., Sept. 23 | 6 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. | $35 | Celebrate the career of iconic blues guitarist Tee Dee Young with a night of live performances and special surprise guests. 🎸

Saturday

Stargazing | Sat., Sept. 23 | 8:30 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way | Free, registration required | The Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club will be on sight to help you gaze into the galaxy. 🌠

Sunday

Tree Identification Walk | Sun., Sept. 24 | 2-3 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln. | Free, registration required | Take a guided walk through this city park + learn how to identify various different trees. 🌳

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100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

94º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain

Open

A new Peruvian-style chicken restaurant called Chic Char has opened up at 1474 Anniston Dr., Ste. B1, tucked back in the Bryan Station neighborhood behind Kenawood Park. The menu features whole, slow-roasted rotisserie chicken with sides such as rice, yuca fries, beans, seasoned chickpeas + more. 🐓 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Eat

North Lime Coffee and Donuts is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. Use this code — NLCDis10 — to receive 10% off of every order. Additionally, the shop will be featuring jelly-filled donuts all week long to celebrate. Its seasonal fall beverage menu also looks pretty tasty. 🍩

Concert

The Tahl Sound Concert Series is returning to the Southland neighborhood this Sun., Sept. 25 for its final concert of the 2022 season. Lexington-based indie rock band Lylak will be headlining and celebrating the release of their new album “Inconvenience Truce.” 🎸

Number

$70 million. That’s how much money the state of Kentucky received to add new electric vehicle charging stations across the Commonwealth. The goal is to eventually have charging stations within 50 miles of each other across Kentucky’s major corridors. Check out this map to see where all of Lexington’s 27 charging ports are located. 🚙 (WKYT)

Try This

The Void Sake Company, 949 National Ave., Ste. 190, is hosting a beginner sushi class on Sun., Oct. 23. Sample local sake while learning how to make perfect sushi rolls — including where to shop locally + how to confidently serve raw fish at home. 🍣

Kids

Salato Wildlife Education Center, 1 Sportsman’s Ln., Frankfort, is offering free admission and multiple family-friendly activities this Sat., Sept. 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m — in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Activities include basic archery training, a hunting dog demonstration, a presentation on Kentucky elk + more. (WTVQ)

Sports

For the first time in history, each of the four blue-blood basketball schools are 3-0 to start their football seasons — Duke, North Carolina, Kansas, and Kentucky. UK’s next football game is against Northern Illinois at home on Sat., Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. 🏈 (Sports Illustrated)

Lexingtonians

Two former Wildcats will be inducted into the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame — Jack Givens + James Lee. Each of these men were instrumental to the integration of the UK basketball program during the 1970s. Jack graduated from Bryan Station High School and James graduated from Henry Clay High School. (UK NOW)

A scenic double feature 🍂

Seasonal fall events at Kentucky State Parks

Fall is the perfect time to explore Kentucky’s scenic state parks. | Photos courtesy of Kentucky State Parks

Kentucky State Parks across the Commonwealth are gearing up for fall. From ghost tours to Halloween-themed miniature golf, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Take a hike to soak in the vibrant colors of Kentucky’s fall foliage + then stick around for a fun spooky activity after. That’s a double feature presentation we can definitely get behind.

Check out the activities at each of these nearby state parks:

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Aaron.

Editor’s pick: Speaking of state parks, I am heading out to Breaks Interstate Park this weekend for a family camping trip.

This park is a bit further — a 3.5-hour drive from Lexington — but so worth it because of its incredible views. Some refer to this park as the “Grand Canyon of the South.” I’ll include pictures next week to show you what I saw.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Take a tour of Lexington’s downtown sculptures.

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