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It’s almost ballot-casting time

It’s election season — here’s all you need to know to share your voice
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LEX get out and vote, y’all. | Photo by LEXtoday
The big day — aka Election Day — is officially one week away, and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to. To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information about how and where to vote and those who are running opposed in the general election. First things first, make sure you’re eligible + registered to vote.

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The votes have been signed, sealed, and delivered. | Photo by LEXtoday


🗳️ Find your polling location

Fayette County polling places will be open on Tues Nov. 8 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re unsure where to go, click here for your polling location.

Can’t make it on election day? Any registered voter who has not requested a mail-in absentee ballot may cast an unexcused in-person absentee ballot. This option will be available Thurs., Nov. 3-Sat., Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center, 195 Life Ln.

Excused in-person absentee voting will continue today + Wed., Nov. 2 at the County Clerk’s office, 162 E. Main St., from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by mail or placed in the dropbox outside the County Clerk’s office by 6 p.m. Tues., Nov. 8 to be counted.

🗳️The ballot

Find all current positions in the election here and click the button below to see the breakdown for each position + candidate.

At the LEXtoday, we aim to cover local elections in a way that educates and activates our community with unbiased information to encourage individual voter participation. (i.e. vote for whoever + whatever you want to, just make sure to vote.) To learn more, check out our Editorial Ethics Policy.
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Tuesday, November 1
  • Music Boxes Workshop | Tue., Nov. 1 | 5 p.m. | Woodford County Library Main Branch, 115 North Main St., Versailles | Free, registration required | Kids ages 8-12 are invited to build, paint, and program custom wooden music boxes.
  • Tea Tuesday at Waveland | Tue., Nov. 1 | 2-4 p.m. | Waveland State Historic Site, Lexington | $35 | A unique outing featuring tea and snacks followed by a tour of the Waveland State Historic site.
Wednesday, November 2
  • Lisa Hall: Safety Tips for Today’s Professional Woman | Wed., Nov. 2 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Copper Roux, 861 South Broadway, Lexington | $50.00 | Join the Women’s Professional Forum for a lighthearted look at protecting oneself — personally, professionally, mentally, physically + spiritually.
  • Ed Brown Society & Breeders’ Cup Festival Art Exhibit | Wed., Nov. 2 - Sun., Nov. 6 | 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St., Lexington | Free | Stop by to see the equine-inspired work of artists such as Steve Skipper and Lance Newman + view the Kentucky Derby Museum’s Black Heritage in Racing traveling exhibit.
Thursday, November 3
  • Jammin’ on the Porch | Thu., Nov. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 W. Jefferson St., Berea | Free | A true Berea experience, bring your instrument and join in the jam session with the father-daughter duo, Lewis and Donna Lamb.
Friday
  • Breeders’ Cup Watch Party | Fri., Nov. 4 - Sat., Nov. 5 | 1 p.m. | Tandy Park, 251 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Take in all the horse racing action from Keeneland downtown featuring food trucks, outdoor bars, and large TV screens.
Saturday, November 5
  • Carnegie Classics: The Little Prince | Sat., Nov. 5 | 7-11 p.m. | Carnegie Center, 251 W. Second St, Lexington | $30.00 | Grown-ups (18+) are invited to fly into the pages of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 1943 classic children’s book, The Little Prince.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Culture

How to create a financial plan in 5 steps
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Weather
  • 68º | Partly cloudy | 18% chance of rain
Traffic
  • With all the fun events happening downtown this week for the Breeders’ Cup Festival, some streets will be closed and traffic affected. Every night until Sat., Nov. 5, Main Street will be closed from 6 to 10 p.m., between Upper + Mill Streets. Get more closures. ⛔ (LEX18)
Community
  • The Sunday Farmers’ Market on Southland Drive is officially closed for the season + will reopen in April 2023. However, the Lexington Farmers’ Market downtown at Tandy Park is open year-round on Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • If you want an opportunity to see the Breeders’ Cup trophy in real life, check out the Trophy Tour Schedule — where the historic piece of horse racing hardware will be making stops at local schools + restaurants. If there are tables available, you can see it at Dudley’s, Cole’s, Frank & Dino’s, and Tony’s. 🏆
Number
  • $1 million. That’s how much philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott donated to the Urban League of Lexington–Fayette County — the largest single contribution to the organization. The money will help further the group’s mission of serving underrepresented people in the region through education, housing + job assistance programs. (Spectrum News)
Shop
  • If you love racetrack fashion more than the horses, then stop by the Griffin Gate Marriott Thurs., Nov. 3-Sat., Nov. 5 to see + shop designs from Polly Singer Couture Hats. From florals to feathers, these handmade fascinators and hats are equal parts art and fashion. 👒
Try This
  • Southern Hospitality & Etiquette is hosting two different holiday garland workshops this season. The first will be held at the Junior League of Lexington Holly Day Market on Sun., Nov. 13. at 2 p.m. Or, book a ladies’ night at the farm featuring cocktails and light bites on Thurs., Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
  • It’s not too late to learn something new this year. Shaker Village has two unique class offerings this month — hand-tied brooms + basket-weaving. Bonus: these handmade crafts can make the perfect holiday gift idea. 🧹
Plan Ahead
  • In case you missed it, Native Cafe announced it will be closed for the month of November. But don’t worry, it will reopen in time for the annual Christmas Market, Sat., Dec. 3-Sun., Dec. 4. After that, it will stay open inside the greenhouse for the winter season.
Health
  • Eat too much Halloween candy last night? This cordless water flosser can help clean up those pearly whites. It is more effective than traditional dental floss and includes two flossing tips and two pressure settings. Bonus: This battery operated + cordless flosser is travel-friendly. 🦷*
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Arts

Horse Mania auction is officially open
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“Kats A Go Go” is ready for its permanent home. | Photo by LexArts
The Horse Mania horses have entered the ring, well, 33 of them have.

Bidding for this year’s Horse Mania art projects is officially open + winners will be announced at the LexArts’ Fabulous at 50 Anniversary Celebration on Fri., Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.

Also happening at the event will be a special bourbon auction called the Whisky Wall of Wonder. LexArts has partnered with Maker’s Mark to create a special LexArts Artisan Blend. In true LexArts fashion, the 200+ bottles from the barrel will be hand-painted by local and regional artists.

One hundred of the bottles are available for purchase now — you’ll receive a golden ticket to choose your bottle from the Whiskey Wall of Wonder — and the remaining 100 will be available during the auction that evening.

All funds raised throughout the evening will go back into the community through grants, partner organizations, and more.
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    THE WRAP

    Today’s issue was written by Molly.

    Editor’s pick: Also being auctioned off at the LexArts 50th Anniversary Party will be a hand-painted bourbon barrel from one of my favorite artists, Tyler Robertson. I don’t know about y’all, but this is one big arty party I don’t want to miss.

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