The Espresso Tonic

• Switch up your second cup of coffee with this unique take on espresso. It’s made with housemade simple syrup, freshly squeezed limes, tonic water, and Magic Beans Coffee Espresso.
• Where to get it: A Cup of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave.

Rise Up Strawberry Sour

• This summertime sipper is made with Castle & Key Rise Up Seasonal Gin, St. Germain, fresh lemon muddled with strawberry + rosemary, then mixed with bee pollen syrup and egg white.
• Where to get it: East End Tap & Table, 333 E. Main St. Ste. 180

Grove’s Rush

• Think you’re not a big bourbon drinker? Give this one a try. This simple, yet citrusy sipper features Evan William’s Bourbon, house-made honey syrup + fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
• Where to get it: Harvey’s Bar, 200 W. Main St.

The WaveRunner

• Inspired by the jet ski, this drink will take you and your taste buds straight to the water. The cocktail consists of coconut rum, triple sec, orange juice, and lemonade, shaken to blend all the flavors + topped with a splash of cranberry.
• Where to get it: NuHealth Kitchen, 3180 Richmond Rd. (Inside United Motorsports)

• Parks & Rec + Lussi Brown Collab | Friday, July 7 | 7 a.m.-10 p.m. | Lussi Brown Coffee Bar, 114 Church St., Lexington | Free | Help fund new trees in our local parks through the purchase of a special themed drink.
• Lexington Green Lakeside Live | Friday, July 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Lexington Green Lakeside, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | Free | Hear the soulful sounds of Honeychild on “Lexington’s biggest back porch.”

• McConnell Springs Step Challenge | Saturday, July 8 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | Free | Bring your own pedometer (or borrow one from the front desk) and lend a foot in this year’s step challenge.
• Peach Party & Vendor Fair | Saturday, July 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eckert’s Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Lexington | $0-$6 | Pick up a peck of peaches while perusing local vendors, listening to live music + more family fun.
• Twilight Trek | Saturday, July 8 | 8:30-10 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | This family-friendly hike will teach you about what critters come out after dark and how animals navigate the night.

• Community Yoga on the Lawn at Ashland | Sunday, July 9 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd., Lexington | Free | Slow down + breathe deeply at this all-levels practice on the lawn under the trees.
• Italian Summer Garden Party | Sunday, July 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Castle & Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Lexington | $113.95 | Celebrate the release of its newest rose liqueur while basking in the garden’s hydrangeas.

• Monday Funday at District 7 Social | Monday, July 10-Monday, June 23 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | District 7 Social Hall, 1170 Manchester St., Ste. 160, Lexington | Free | Shake off the Monday blues with trivia, drink specials, and a delicious meal.*

• Private Selection Croissants with Derby City Chicken Salad and Deli Summer Slaw

• Private Selection Crackers, Murray’s Cheeses, and Private Selection Genoa Salami paired with Barefoot Cellars Rosé Wine

• Seasonal fruits or bakery-fresh peach pie

• Happy early birthday to Wallace Station, which is celebrating 20 years in business next week. Head out to 3854 Old Frankfort Pike in Versailles on Tuesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for outdoor games, sandwich specials, 20-cent cookies + live music beginning at 5 p.m.

• Get that peaceful, easy feeling one last time when the Eagles come to Rupp Arena this fall. The popular 1970s rock group is bringing their farewell tour, “The Long Goodbye,” with special guest Steely Dan to Lexington on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Tickets go on sale next Friday, July 14. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Running + ice cream... now that’s one way to get us moving. The Crank & Boom Spring for Scoops 3K returns Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Wellington Park. The fun run benefits the Fayette Eating Education & Delivery program and afterward, runners are treated to delicious craft ice cream.

• Congratulations to Interior Designer Isabel Ladd, who recently won the “Best of the Rest: Interior Design” award from Luxe Magazine. The Luxe RED Awards recognize excellence in residential design all over the country. See her award-winning work.

• Calling all avid + experienced bilingual cyclists. The League of American Bicyclists will be hosting a three-day workshop in town Friday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 24. Upon completion, participants will be certified as a League Cycling Instructor. Register by Saturday, Aug. 26.

• The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education released its College Affordability and Transparency Center list for 2023, and one regional school made the cut. Berea College was named a Lowest Net Prices college as it supports students so they can graduate with little to no debt. (Lane Report)

• Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled by Hear.com. Transform your hearing with a 45-day, no-risk trial and join the 385,000+ customers hearing with double the power and double the clarity.*

• 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.*

• The Blazin’ Summer Peach Burger | Crank & Boom, 1210 Manchester St. | A North Lime glazed donut with fresh Summer Peach ice cream, topped with whipped cream, Golden Grahams cereal, sprinkles, and drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey.
• The Caprese Burger | Drake’s, 1880 Pleasant Ridge Dr. | A fresh burger with mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, balsamic glaze, and pesto mayo.

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