“Stand 2020,” West Vine Street + South Mill Street

Thoroughbred Park, 100 Midland Ave.

Gratz Park Fountain, 250 W. Third St.

“Publisher,” Central Bank Center Plaza

“Unlearn Fear + Hate,” 201 W. Short St.

• Lextran Community Mural Project | Friday, June 30 | 8 a.m. | Lextran Downtown Transit Center, 220 E. Vine St., Lexington | Free | Celebrate Lextran’s 50th anniversary by adding your artistic touch to a community mural.
• Reed Fields | Friday, June 30 | 7-10 p.m. | The Void Sake Company, 949 National Ave., Ste. 190, Lexington | Free | Sip on sake while enjoying the finger-picking folk sounds of this musician.

• A Cup Of Common Wealth Turns 10 | Saturday, July 1 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | A Cup Of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave., Lexington | Free | Head to Thoroughbred Park to celebrate the birthday of this coffee institution, and snag some baked goods + photo opportunities.

• Community Yoga on the Lawn at Ashland | Sunday, July 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd., Lexington | Free | Slow down + breath deeply at this all-level practice under the trees.
• Soulful Sundays | Sunday, July 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Douglass Park, 726 Georgetown St., Lexington | Free | End the weekend with tunes ranging from the 1970s to the 2000s while trying out DJ Smooth’s famous fried fish + wings.

• The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is moving forward with new regulations for short-term rentals. The mandate would restrict where properties like Airbnb + VRBO can operate and require homeowners to pay an annual fee. The final vote will take place on Tuesday, July 11. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Carson’s announced that it will open a second location early next year in the former Andover Country Club at 3450 Todds Rd. The opening date is TBD, so we’ll keep you updated with any incoming news. (LEX18)

• A new food truck is hitting the scene. Brian Behr, co-owner of Bear & the Butcher, shared that Bear’s Chicken Shack will be on the streets of Lexington soon. Foodies can expect fried chicken, waffle fries, homemade biscuits, and milkshakes. Check out more food trucks around town.

• Fayette Heating & Air is helping keep veterans cool this summer. Nominations are now open for It’s Cool To Be A Vet giveaway. A full AC system will be awarded to a military member in both the Central and Northern Kentucky regions.

• Due to ongoing unhealthy air quality in town, Planet Fitness is providing free access to its gyms. All locations in town will participate in this offer until Sunday, July 2. (LEX18)

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Ready to start your journey at the YMCA of Central Kentucky where you can connect with others and develop healthy habits to strengthen your spirit, mind, and body? Today is the best day to get started. Why? In July, your join fee = the day you join. Read: The sooner you join, the more you save. Become a member.*

• This 7 BR, 7 BA Craftsman-style home ($1,495,000), built by Jeff Gale, sits on a one-acre lot and boasts incredible features: a resort-like pool with built-in tanning platform, fountains, in-pool bar stools, hot tub + outdoor kitchen that makes entertaining a breeze. See the rest of the home by taking a virtual tour.*

• To celebrate our revamped referral program, we’re hosting a special giveaway until Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The top referrer will receive $500, and one additional person who refers at least one friend will automatically be entered for another $100 giveaway. Find the referral section at the bottom of this newsletter.