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So much room for activities

Ready or not, registration has started for local summer camps

A little kid painting on a giant purple piece of paper.

Let your little one’s inner artist shine this summer. | Photo courtesy of @artplay.kids

The countdown is on. There are T-minus eight days until Lexington kiddos say “sayonara” to school until autumn. Don’t panic, parents. We’ve got you covered with 10 local summer camps + programs for children of all ages to enjoy.

🎨 Art

ARTplay, 309 N. Ashland Ave., Ste. #190
A colorful summer awaits with the play-based approach at ARTplay. Its themed camps will explore artists, different techniques (like cardboard + clay), and kid entrepreneurship. Sessions vary and start at $150.

Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
LASC offers a wide variety of camps all summer long. With options like Fairytale Fun, Ocean Exploring, and Recycled City, your children are sure to keep the learning going even outside the traditional classroom. Sessions vary and start at ~$260.

Three children playing outside, digging in the dirt. — A little dirt don’t hurt. | Photo courtesy of Evergreen Nature School

🌳 Outdoors

Evergreen Nature School, Various locations around Lexington
Kiddos ages 3-8 will love learning survival skills, animal encounters, plant identification + more in these nature-themed exploration camps. There are seven sessions available in July and August and the prices start at $195.

Bar Y Adventure Camp, 5757 Versailles Rd.
Outdoor adventures await at this week-long day camp for kids ages 8-12. Campers will build self-confidence + leadership skills through activities such as challenge courses, fort-building, and more. There are seven sessions available and the cost starts at $238.50.

🎽 Athletics

Frederick Douglass Youth Soccer, 2000 Winchester Rd.
Frederick Douglass High School is inviting girls + boys ages 5-13 for this all-skill levels soccer camp. For $125, campers will learn from the high school’s soccer coaches. The camp runs 6-8:30 p.m., Monday, June 12-Thursday, June 16. The last day might just include a pizza party.

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Events

Thursday, May 18

West Sixth Beer Garden Pop Up | Thursday, May 18 | 4-8 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., Lexington | Free | Connect with fellow Lexingtonians at this temporary neighborhood beer garden complete with a food truck, background tunes, picnic tables, and space to gather.
Sippin’ with Griffin | Thursday, May 18 | 6 p.m. | Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington | $20 | Sample small bites while sipping on a Castle & Key flight as you learn about the tasting, history, and mash bill.

Friday, May 19

Gallery Hop | Friday, May 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Stop by for the opening reception of “19c: Art from the Kentucky Room Archive,” featuring pre-World War I art + photography from the library’s own collection.
Seltzer Party at The Springhouse | Friday, May 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Castle & Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort | $39.88 | Spend your evening on the Springhouse lawn sampling four unique seltzers made with the distillery’s newest botanical vodka, The Woolgatherer.

Saturday, May 20

Discovery Saturday | Saturday, May 20 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | Explore the museum’s various offerings including planetarium shows, art activities + a special Drag Queen story time with Uma Jewels.
The Nest’s Family Fun Day | Saturday, May 20 | 1-4 p.m. | Duncan Park, 530 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free | This family-friendly event will bring you endless afternoon entertainment like face painting, a petting zoo, free food, drinks, and dancing.

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News Notes

Open

The Ginkgo Tree Cafe, located at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, reopens for the season today. Serving delicious dishes from Selma’s Catering, the spot will be open Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. + Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Try This

The Cooperative Lexington Urban Chicken Keepers (CLUCKy) is bringing back its annual event the Tour d’Coops on Sunday, May 28. This family-friendly afternoon will start with a check-in at Redwood Cooperative School at 1 p.m. followed by a self-guided tour where you’ll meet the homesteaders of ten urban coops.

Traffic

Work on the final section of the Landsdowne Restoration Project — between Brookhill + Malabu Drives — is currently underway. The work is expected to be completed in about three weeks. In the meantime, drivers will be rerouted around the construction to Zandale, Bellefonte, and Malabu.

Cause

The Kentucky Blood Center kicked off its Save Our Summer campaign this week. By donating blood at the Central Bank Center on Friday, June 9, you’ll not only help save lives, but also earn prizes like a movie pass, a T-shirt, and the chance to win concert tickets. Reserve your spot.

Concert

Cruise on down to the Lexington Opera House on Wednesday, June 14 to see Tyler Hubbard of pop-country duo Florida Georgia Line live in concert. He’ll be accompanied by Shane Profitt + Kylie Morgan for the #ONENIGHTONLY Acoustic Concert Series.

Health

The first four researchers + their studies have been selected and received grant funding for UK’s Cannabis Center. The research done at the center will help educate the public, medical providers, and legislators about the risks and benefits of cannabis as the state implements new legislation. (UKNOW)

Shop

Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*

Food + Drink

Cheers to Drink Up Month

Get ready for LEXtoday’s Drink Up Month in July

A grid with photos of cocktails and coffees.

Excuse us while we reminisce on these delicious sips from last year. | Graphic by LEXtoday

Calling beverage-lovers of all kinds. Last year, we served up Drink Up Week — featuring local sips from coffee to cocktails. This year, we’re celebrating even bigger with Drink Up Month running all of July.

What is Drink Up Month?

We want to shine a spotlight on the people + places that make Lexington’s beverage scene special. Think: Q+As with your favorite beverage makers, deals at your local breweries, and meet-ups with the LEXtoday team.

How to participate

There are two ways to participate in Drink Up Month: as drink makers and drink sippers.

For our drink makers — we want you to get involved. Email us and let’s chat about collaborating for Drink Up Month.

For our beverage-loving readers, we want to hear from you. Who do you want to see participate in Drink Up Month? What kind of drink-related content sparks your interest? Spill the tea.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

I can’t believe we’re gearing up for another Drink Up campaign. Last year was so much fun, with so many wonderful local partners. I’m excited to see what ideas you all come up with. I’ve got one to start — best espresso martinis in town. Tell me who you’ve got + why.

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