Historical fun facts

• October 15, 1936, was the first day of the inaugural race meet at Keeneland featuring seven races worth a total of $7,380. My, oh my, times have changed. Tomorrow’s card features 10 races totaling $1,913,000.
• $20,926,640. That’s the current record for single-day wagering at a Fall Meet. It was set on Sat. Oct. 9, 2021, on the running of the Keeneland Turf Mile.
• 40,617. That’s the highest single-day attendance at Keeneland — taking place on Sat., April 14, 2012, on the Toyota Bluegrass Stakes Day.
• $308,872. That is the record pay-out price for a 50-cent Pick 5 (the ticket only cost $2.50), set on Oct. 10, 2019.

• Keith Urban: The Speed of Now World Tour | Thu., Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 West Vine Street, Lexington | $29.50 - $89.50 | Move + groove to the sounds of 15-time Academy of Country Music Award-winning artist Keith Urban as he plays from his album, “The Speed of Now.” 🎸
• The Mystery Community: A Book Club | Thu., Oct. 6, Thu., Nov. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington | Calling all mystery fans — join the next round of the monthly mystery book club with light refreshments provided.
• Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Life In The Past Lane Tour | Thu., Oct. 6 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street, Lexington | $39.50 - $99.50 | One part celebration of vintage music and culture, one part “Saturday Night Live” for singers, this show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes Pop Music History. 🎤

• Fall Block Party | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5-9 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | Stop by for an evening of live music, local vendors, and great food including tabletop games, pumpkins, seasonal drinks + more.
• Hike Club | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5 p.m. | West Sixth Farm, 4495 Shadrick Ferry Rd, Frankfort | Hikers of all levels are invited to join Woods and Waters Land Trust for a walk on West Sixth Farm + leashed pups are welcome. 🌳

• Really Really Free Market | Sat., Oct. 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Duncan Park, 530 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free | Anyone can bring anything + anyone can take anything at this outdoor market — you must bring something to take something.
• Kids Read to Dogs | Sat., Oct. 8 | 3-4 p.m. | Woodford County Library Main Branch, 115 North Main St., Versailles | Kids ages 5-11 are invited to practice reading with friendly therapy dogs + try their hand at other available crafts. 🐶
• UK vs. South Carolina | Sat., Oct. 8 | 7: 30 p.m. | Kroger Field 1540 University Dr. | $90+ | An SEC gridiron showdown featuring the Cats and the Gamecocks. 🏈

• Blues on the Greens 2022 | Sun., Oct. 9 | 1-9 p.m. | Irish Hills Golf Course, 1233 Camargo Road, Mount Sterling | $0.00 - $10.00 | Bring your lawn chair and set up for a day filled with the best blues music around from the Central Kentucky Blues Society — food + drinks will be available for purchase.
• Lexington Chamber Chorale—Beauty of the Natural World | Sun., Oct. 9 | 5 p.m. | Second Presbyterian Church, 460 E. Main St., Lexington | $10.00 - $22.00 | Explore music written about the natural beauty of Kentucky and beyond in this chamber chorale musical experience. 🎶

• 77º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain

• Today at 3:30 p.m., UK will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open The CoRE — a new research building and laboratory on the Coldstream Research Campus. Standing for collaboration, research, and entrepreneurship, The CoRE will be a place where early-stage, high-tech companies can grow in the Commonwealth with laboratories, flex space + office needs. (UK NOW)

• Mark your calendars for Sat., Oct. 15, from 4-7 p.m., for Good Foods Co-op’s Fall Festival. The cooperative grocery store + restaurant will celebrate 50 years in business with a cookout including live music, kids’ activities, local vendors, beer samples, and of course, free birthday cake. Take a look at its history. 🎉 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
• Starting today, you can find the beautiful + delicious creations of Cakes by Coco, available for purchase at Coffee Times. Stop by 2571 Regency Rd. to snag the first offering, a pumpkin spice cupcake. 🧁

• Stop by OBC Kitchen, 3373 Tates Creek Rd., to try its new lineup of themed beverages, “Once Upon A Cocktail.” Try the “Ohana Means Family” with rye whiskey + spiced apricot syrup or sip the “Just Keep Swimming,” a sparkling white peach sangria. See the full menu.

• As you begin pulling out your cold weather gear, keep Kentucky Refugee Ministries in mind. The local nonprofit is accepting new or gently-used seasonal clothing for its KRM Winter Coat Drive. From now until Fri., Jan. 13, you can schedule a time to drop off winter coats, jackets + accessories for the families it serves. 🧥

• In an effort to help create space for pets found after Hurricane Ian, the Lexington Humane Society has taken in 24 cats from shelters around Florida. If you’re looking for a new feline friend, 10 cats are available for adoption now + the rest will be available in the coming weeks. 🐈 (LEX18)
• This Sat., Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Southern Barker will be hosting a sidewalk sale at its new downtown location, 301 E. Vine St. Bring your pup to explore the space + shop big discounts on items like accessories, toys, and treats. 🐕

• Bluegrass Greensource, a local nonprofit that aims to educate and inspire locals to protect the environment, is hiring an outreach specialist. The position is responsible for creating + maintaining relationships with local organizations and helping them make changes that can improve our environment. 💼

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• Notice an uptick in any of these feathered friends in your backyard lately? Keep them safe from colliding with your windows — a cause of death for millions of birds each year — by throwing up some decals like these. We love these leaf designs too to keep things festive for fall.*

• Weekday Meet-ups | First + Third Wednesdays of the month | 7 a.m. | The Tree Circle at Henry Clay Estate, alongside Woodspoint Road
• Weekend Meet-ups | Second Saturday of the month | 10 a.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St.

• The AeroPress
• Packable pour-over devices like this one here
• A camp-friendly French-press
• Or even a small Italian percolator