♻️ Do I need to sort my recyclables?

♻️ Do and don’t recycle...

• Plastic screwtop bottles, jugs, and jars marked #1 or #2 are recyclable. Think soda and water bottles, milk jugs, and liquid laundry detergent jugs. Hard plastics, cling film, bubble wrap, and takeout trays can skip the bin.
• Uncrushed aluminum and tin cans are good to go. Crushing cans confuses automatic sorting, meaning they’re likely to end up in the landfill.
• Glass is recyclable in Lexington-Fayette, but some affiliates of the Recycling Center don’t accept it. Double check your county’s guidelines.
• Bookmark or print the Mixed Curbside Recycling flyer for handy reference.

• Plastic bags are the no. 1 thing people try to recycle — but they fly off trucks, become litter + jam sorting rollers. Instead, see if your local grocery store has a bag recycling program.
• Shredded paper should wait for a city Paper Shred event.

♻️ Thinking outside the blue bins

• Action Figure & Comic Exhibition | Wednesday, Feb. 8-Friday, Feb. 10 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 East Third St., Lexington | Free | Bring the whole family to celebrate diversity through action figures and comics.
• Chicken Babies | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Good Foods Co-op, 455 Southland Dr., Lexington | $5-$8 | This class will cover all the essentials for those considering starting their own chicken flock, including equipment and proper care.

• Southern Circuit Film Series | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | The education evening will feature a film screening of The Southern Circuit Film Series’ “Home From School” followed by a Q&A with the director.
• Valentine’s Day Candle Class | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Poppy & Pomelo, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | $57 | Discover the art of hand-pouring candles in this fun, interactive themed class.

• Origins Jazz Series | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Base249, 249 E. Main St., Lexington | $21.89 | Performer and saxophonist Shawn Maxwell’s jazz music is sprinkled with hints of rock, funk, hip hop, R&B, and classical sounds.

• E-Day at the University of Kentucky College of Engineering | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | University of Kentucky College of Engineering, 506 Administration Dr., Lexington | Free | Students of all ages are invited to engage with exhibits, competitions, and demonstrations designed by engineering companies, researchers, and college students.*

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• The City of Lexington will provide $500-$1,000 grants to 16 public schools in Fayette County through ONE Lexington. The violence prevention grants will support Family Resource and Youth Services Centers in “areas most affected by gun violence,” according to the city.
• The wheels on the new FCPS mobile preschool bus go round and round. Take a look at one of the two fully stocked classrooms-on-wheels, which will be seen around the community this spring. (LEX18)

• Live Green Lexington will host free composting workshops Saturdays through the end of winter on Feb. 25, March 4, and March 11. Register and learn techniques to bring composting to your own backyard.

• Bluegrass Barkery has one last treat for Lexington after closing its doors in January: its three most popular recipes. We’ll miss the store, but your four-legged friends don’t have to miss their favorite sweets. Plus, watch out for Savvy Pet Paradise opening at its old location at the end of March.

• Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve is passing the glass to Elizabeth McCall, the distillery’s new Master Distiller. After 10 years of training, we can all be excited for another generation of great bourbon.

• The Blue Grass Trust is hiring a Historic Preservation Manager. Check out the work they do around Lexington, and apply if you have a history of working with history.

• Not feeling like yourself lately? Talkspace makes getting help easy and convenient. With live chat, video, and audio sessions, starting at $69/week, it’s affordable for everyone to fit therapy into their lifestyle, with or without insurance. Start feeling better today with Talkspace.*