07.10.2023

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🌎 Help empower Lexington

Empower Lexington wants your input

A view of the Blue Hole at McConnell Springs.

Empower Lexington focuses on protecting our natural systems and ecology. | Photo courtesy of @lexkyparks

Are you interested in building a more resilient community? Good news, Lexington is asking for your input on how to create a more sustainable city as it revisits the Empower Lexington initiative.

What is Empower Lexington?

“Empower Lexington: A Plan for a Resilient Community” is exactly as it reads. This plan — created by the Lexington-Fayette County Environmental Commission in 2012 — aims to bolster the city’s sustainability, resiliency, and environmental friendliness, all while supporting a stronger economy.

Through education, advocacy, and participation, the commission hopes to bring the government and community together to provide concrete, long-lasting solutions.

The original plan identifies specific goals and how the city can be improved in a way that supports energy efficiency and ethical development. Specifically, the plan covers six areas including:

Energy use + greenhouse gas emissions
Materials + resources
Natural systems
Transportation + land use
Quality of life
Water efficiency

How to get involved

City leaders are moving onto the next phase of the plan, and they want you, the community, to get involved. Register to attend a workshop at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center on Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. where you can provide input on how to update and adapt the plan.

At the meeting, you’ll have the chance to rank your top three priorities from the list above. Plus, there will be an opportunity to provide your own suggestions for any and all of the areas.

Can’t attend? Keep an eye out for a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 20 and an online survey active through August.

Events

Monday, July 10

“Ladies of Liberty” Auditions | Monday, July 10 | 6:30 p.m. | The Carriage House Theatre, 154 W. Bell Ct., Lexington | Free | Studio Players invites you to help tell the story of the fierce women who worked to become the unsung heroes of World War II.

Tuesday, July 11

Big Band & Jazz | Tuesday, July 11-Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Ecton Park, 956 Turkey Foot Rd., Lexington | Free | Grab your chairs + picnics to enjoy live jazz music from DiMartino and the Osland Jazz Orchestra.
Kim Wickens Book Signing and Launch | Tuesday, July 11 | 7 p.m. | Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | Free | Sit down with the author as she discusses her book “Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America’s Legendary Racehorse.”

Wednesday, July 12

Bachata 101 | Wednesday, July 12 | 6:15-7:05 p.m. | The Salsa Center Dance Studio, 817 Lane Allen Rd., Lexington | $15-$50 | Grab a partner and learn the fundamentals of this Latin dance style.
Dueling DJs | Wednesday, July 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Creaux, 310 W. Short St., Lexington | $5 | Watch as two DJs battle it out the only way they know how: through the power of music.

Thursday, July 13

Free Dentistry Days | Thursday, July 13-Saturday, July 15 | 7 a.m. | Dental Wellness of Lexington, 527 Wellington Way Ste. 120, Lexington | Free | Residents who can’t afford dental work can make a screening appointment to see if they are eligible to receive free basic dental care.

Events calendar here

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Edu

You’re invited to the OLLI Open House

A man sits in the cockpit of a plane during a trip to an aviation museum

Field trips aren’t just for kids — OLLI members can participate in trips like this tour of the Aviation Museum. | Photo by Norma Wirt

Fact: Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you need to stop learning, growing + taking cool classes for fun.

Enter: the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), which offers a variety of courses on every topic from film to yoga for adults 50+. Interested? Meet course instructors, learn about course offerings, and watch demos at OLLI’s Open House, happening Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Barn at the Campbell House (1375 S. Broadway).

Registration for 2023-2024 annual memberships will be available online on Wednesday, Aug. 2 + Thursday, Aug. 3.

More fun for older adults

News Notes

Traffic

Various projects on UK’s campus — including Memorial Coliseum renovations — will impact traffic in the area starting today. Because a portion of Avenue of Champions will be closed during this time, all commuters should be aware of detour options. (UKNOW)

Closed

Par6 Social, the sports bar that featured golf simulators attached to the Fayette Mall, has closed its doors. According to mall manager Sarah Robinson, they are seeking a new tenant to take over the space. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Civic

Following the legalization of sports betting in Kentucky, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will meet today at Red Mile Racing & Gaming to discuss new necessary rules and structures. The new law will allow brick-and-mortar sportsbooks to open at state racetracks. (Bet Kentucky)

Sports

A new face will join UK men’s basketball for the upcoming season. Chuck Martin, former assistant coach at Oregon, will join the staff as a recruiting coordinator. Chuck worked with Coach Calipari during his Memphis years. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Community

Lexington has officially launched “A Sense of Place,” a program that honors and supports rural Black hamlets. Funding is being raised through the initiative to restore the Cadentown community, including $130,000 to that will go towards the Cadentown Rosenwald School.

Concert

Don’t stop us now — “One Night of Queen” is coming to the Lexington Opera House on Sunday, Aug. 27. You’ll be rocked by the hits of this classic rock band performed by Gary Mullen & The Works. Tickets are on sale now.

Beauty

ICYMI, Dr. Paul Hester, a renowned aesthetic physician + owner of Be Medispa, has been announced as a finalist for The Aesthetic Awards in the “Best Non-surgical Facial Enhancement Award” category for the third year. Want to see him win? Vote now through Monday, July 31.*

Drink

🍵 Matcha, take the wheel

Matcha, take the wheel

A barista holds a spoonful of matcha powder.

Who knew concentrated green tea could be so good? | Photo courtesy of @oldschoolcoffeelex

Hey Lexington, City Editor Aayat here, and I’ll fully admit I’m mad about matcha. I know how difficult it can be to find a good matcha latte, but Drink Up Month gave me the perfect opportunity to research Lexington’s best earthy green drink + recipes.

After reaching out to our readers about their favorite matcha spots, here is what y’all suggested:

A matcha latte surrounded by roses and cardamom pods. — Rose to the occasion with Leestown Coffee’s Rosebud Matcha latte. | Photo courtesy of @leestowncoffee + @bretaulbeephotography

Rosebud matcha latte from Leestown Coffee
Vegan matcha from Lussi Brown Coffee Bar
Lavender matcha latte from Kenwick Table
Matcha latte from Broomwagon Bikes + Coffee
Iced matcha latte from Old School Coffee

Want to bring the experience home? Reader Caitlyn W. also shared her favorite matcha latte recipe:

Ingredients:

1 tsp Matcha with (or without) Lion’s Mane
10 oz hot water
2 oz of almond milk
2 Tbsp of coconut butter
1 dash of cinnamon
1 Tbsp honey

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30 seconds.

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