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Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day
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Volunteering can bring a smile to your face and to others. | Photo provided by God’s Pantry Food Bank
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — today, Jan. 16. The theme for this year is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Center — a nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.

If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are three local volunteer opportunities:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • God’s Pantry Food Bank | Volunteer your time to fight hunger in the Bluegrass by organizing the warehouse, managing collections, or stocking the pantry.
Don’t forget to head downtown for the annual celebration, which returns this afternoon after a two-year hiatus. See the schedule of events.

Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities through the link below.
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Monday, Jan. 16
  • Lighting Candles of Hope Against The Threat of Darkness | Monday, Jan. 16 | 2 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | Free | Following the Freedom March, this program will feature keynote speaker Dr. David Hall and a performance from Uniting Voices Chicago.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
  • UK Wildcats vs. Georgia Bulldogs | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 9 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 West Vine St., Lexington | $25-$80 | Cheer on the men’s basketball team as they host conference rival Georgia.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • Amateur Hour: An Art Club for Adults | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington | Free | This art group is open to anyone in the community looking to tap into their creative side while meeting new people.
Thursday, Jan. 19
  • Candle Making with Crystals | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Poppy & Pomelo, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | $57 | Harness your intentions for 2023 by hand-pouring your own custom crystal-filled candle.

We have a calendar filled with events and 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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Weather
  • 52º | Light rain | 77% chance of rain
Closed
  • The Southern Deli & Tavern, 207 S. Limestone, announced via its social media it is closing after three years in business. The restaurant thanked the community for their dedication but said “the current economic climate hasn’t been redeeming to our industry.” We’ll keep you posted on a final date.
Network
  • Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 7 — the return of Commerce Lexington’s Emerge 2023 Conference. The event will feature a full day of networking and connecting with fellow community members, engaging speakers, and informative breakout sessions. Register. 💼
Kids
  • UK School of Music professor Michael Preacely is launching a new choral music education program called Uniting Voices Lexington. It will be the first new branch of the nonprofit United Voices Chicago, which is performing today at the MLK Day Program at 2 p.m. 🎤
Ranked
  • UK’s Albert B. Chandler Hospital was listed on Becker Hospital Review’s list of “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs.” The site noted that hospitals on the list were on the “cutting edge of novel therapies and research.” Read about the changing landscape at Markey Cancer Center. 🏥 (UK NOW)
Eat
  • Kismet, the restaurant at the Burl Arcade, is back open and serving up a new menu. Stop by Wednesday-Sunday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. to try new dishes like a cabbage salad with chili-lime vinaigrette + a fried bologna sandwich with potato chips. 🥗
  • Skip the meal hassle with Sunbasket, a meal kit delivery service that makes healthy eating beyond easy. Sunbasket offers 10 different meal plans that work for those with dietary preferences and specific restrictions (think: paleo, gluten-free, veg, diabetes-friendly + more). Bonus: Sign up for $100 off your first four deliveries. 🥕 *
Seasonal
  • If you’ve got sticker shock from your winter energy bills, it’s time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: If you’re looking for more activities today, be sure to stop by the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning for its Martin Luther King Jr Day: A Community Celebration from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will feature a meal + service learning project.

Missed Thursday’s newsletter? Read about the Dunbar Community Center’s award, here.
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