Saturday, March 18

• Reforest 5K | 3551 Briar Hill Rd. | 8-9:30 a.m.
• Sweep the Creek | 830 Charwood Dr. | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Creek Critters | 3770 Forest Green | 10-11:30 a.m.
• Sunset Creek Walk | 3885 Raven Run Way | 6:30-8 p.m.

Sunday, March 19

• UK Stream Restoration Bioblitz! | 140 Alumni Dr. | 1-3 p.m.
• A Wet and Wild Watershed | 565 Wellington Way |2-4 p.m.

Monday, March 20

• Bilingual Guided Hike through McConnell Springs | 416 Rebmann Ln. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22

• Stormwater Grants Virtual Q&A | Virtual | 2-3 p.m.

Friday, March 24

• UK CATchment Cleanup | Farm Road Rain Garden on UK’s Campus | 3-6 p.m.

Saturday, March 25

• Household Hazardous Waste Day | 1631 Old Frankfort Pike | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Shillito Park Trash Pickup | 300 W. Reynolds Rd. | 9 a.m.-12p.m.
• Let’s Go Plogging! | 317 S. Ashland Ave. | 10-11:30 a.m.
  UK Stream Restoration Bioblitz! | 570 Wildcat Ct. | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Sweep the Creek | 2800 Tates Creek Rd. | 10 a.m.-12p.m.
• Earth Hour Night Hike | 416 Rebmann Ln. | 8:30-9:30 p.m.

• Girls Who | Monday, Mar. 6 | 5 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Celebrate Women’s History Month with programming for girls and gender minority youth, with guests discussing their experience working in engineering and for the FBI.

• SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2023 | Tuesday, Mar. 7-Wednesday, Mar. 8 | Times vary | University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington | $35-$125 | This two-day event will feature a variety of speakers focusing on environmental justice in Central Kentucky.

• KHSAA: Girls Sweet Sixteen Tournament | Wednesday, March 8-Saturday, March 11 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $18-$19 | The KHSAA Girls Sweet Sixteen Tournament kicks off at Rupp Arena.

• Jammin’ on the Porch | Thursday, March 9-Thursday, June 29 | Times vary | Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 W. Jefferson St., Berea | Free | A true Berea experience, bring your instrument and join in the jam session with father-daughter duo Lewis and Donna Lamb.

• SCAPA Presents: Dance SCAPA | Friday, Mar. 10-Saturday, Mar. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St, Lexington | Enjoy a performance from performers in grades 4-12 as they come together to pay tribute to the artistry of dance.

• Smart Growth Ambassadors | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, 1210 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | This educational class is designed to help community members learn how to be ambassadors for responsible land use in Lexington-Fayette County.*

• 72º | Partly cloudy ⛅ | 7% chance of rain

• The former South Upper Street Mellow Mushroom is getting a new look from Frank & Dino’s owner Carlo Vaccarezza. The new spot, Damiano, will callback to the cuisine of its former host in the form of pizza and a full bar, but will also feature sushi. Talk about groovy. 🍣 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• $2.65 billion. That’s how much Lexington automotive service company Valvoline sold its Global Products business to Aramco for – in cash. The sale to the Saudi Arabian gas company will allow the company to “focus on individual future growth,” according to Valvoline CEO Sam Mitchell.

• Last week, it was announced that comedian Kevin James would be making a stop by the Lexington Opera House this fall. Apparently, Lexingtonians wanted more, so a second show has been added to take place on Thursday, Sept. 28th at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

• Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win. Gallop over to the Kentucky Horse Park and check out the recently unveiled steel sculpture of the beloved Lexington figure at the “International Museum of the Horse,” which will be on display until the end of the year. 🏇(LEX18)

• Saturday, March 25 is Household Hazardous Waste Day. Stop by 1631 Old Frankfort Pike between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to properly dispose of toxic materials that come from common household items like batteries, paints, and more. Fill out this survey beforehand and help lines move quicker.

• Pelo Lexington is offering a variety of specials (free dermaplane with custom facial, free conditioning treatment with full color service, and a free In Common product with any retail purchase of $100+) now through Thursday, March 30. Mention the March specials when you book an appointment.*
• Your kilted cleaning partners are back in action just in time for spring cleaning. Men in Kilts Lexington is offering $40 off two or more exterior cleaning services when you spend $399 or more — choose from window cleaning, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and house washing. Use code 40FOR2 to snag the deal.*

• Don’t let your credit cards go to waste. Kudos helps you get the most rewards and benefits every time you shop online. It’s simple to use and completely free. Try Kudos now and start saving on the money you’re already spending. 💸 *