🍹 Keeping spirits up

🍷 Off the vine

🥂 Weekend warriors

💰 Biggest bargains

• Ice Cream Social | Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Crank & Boom, 1210 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | Connect with + meet fellow service-minded community members who are part of The Lexington Huddle.
• Tasting Tuesday: Weller | Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Goodfellas Pizzeria, 1228 Manchester St., Lexington | $61.90 | Sip samples and learn about the offerings of Weller bourbon.

• Adam Sandler Trivia | Wednesday, July 26 | 7 p.m. | Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave., Lexington | Free | Test your Adam Sandler knowledge for a chance to win prizes.

• Games at the Griffin | Thursday, July 27 | 1-4 p.m. | Lexington Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington | Free | Enjoy an hour of free pickleball play followed by a cornhole tournament.

• Shaker Village Music on the Lawn | Friday, July 28-Saturday, July 29 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | Free | Venture out to historic Harrodsburg for an evening of live music, outdoor dining, and drinks around the fire pit.

• Supper Club Disco in the Park | Saturday, July 29 | 12 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | Stop by for a full day and night of beautiful beats, drive time boogie, and deep house music.

• Kentucky Utilities announced it wants to replace some outdated coal-fired + natural gas facilities. Share your thoughts on the $2 billion plan at the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s public hearing at Frederick Douglass High School on Monday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• City officials cut the ribbon on a new $1.6 million affordable housing complex in East End yesterday. The six townhouses, located at the corner of Race and Third streets, feature granite countertops, walk-in closets + laminate wood flooring. The Housing Authority said that numerous other affordable housing projects are in the works. (WKYT)

• Come on down to Rupp Arena on Sunday, Oct. 29 for your chance to be on the non-televised version of the popular TV game show, The Price is Right Live. Tickets are available for both time slots, 3 p.m. + 7 p.m., where you have the opportunity to win appliances, vacations, or a car.

• Enjoy the outdoors + get some fresh fruit by stopping by Evans Orchard in Georgetown. Thanks to the rainy season, the blueberry bushes are overflowing + ready to be picked. Head to 1783 Newtown Pike to pick-your-own blueberries, blackberries, and flowers.

• Congratulations to Lexmark for being named a leader in the 2023 Cloud Printing Services Report by Quocirca, a global insight and research firm. The local software company’s time-saving cloud service + customer support were cited as being a model for other businesses.

• Residents of Frankfort are invited to a Community Paint Day tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the VFW Post at 104 E. 2nd St. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to support Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez, who was chosen to create a mural on the downtown building. (WEKU)

• Russell Salyer, better known to Chevy Chase Inn regulars as “Redeye,” died on Friday, July 21. Russell was a bartender at CCI for 40+ years and well-known for his welcoming spirit + animated storytelling.

• ICYMI, Golden Aesthetic Atelier is now booking clients at Pelo Beauty Collective. Bonus: New clients can grab 20 units of tox for just $200 and $100 off a full syringe of filler — with more specials announced each month. Book an appointment.*

• Donor-Advised Fund (okay, actually three). This type of fund allows your business to contribute assets, receive immediate tax deductions, and recommend grants to charitable organizations over time. Want to maximize your philanthropic goals? Connect with Gratz Park Private Wealth to see how they can help you make a difference + positively impact our community.*

• Get in the game: The YMCA of Central KY is offering a flash sale for fall sports now through Monday, July 31. Register for fall soccer or flag football leagues using promo code FALLSPORTS23 and save $10. Snag the deal.*

• DIY Sock Puppets | 3-4 p.m. | Meeting Room at the Village Branch | Middle schoolers through adults can learn to make a puppy plushie from a sock.

• Art Club | 6-7 p.m. | Northside Branch | Adults and seniors are invited to tap into their creative side with elementary-school style art lessons.

• Science of Bubbles | 2-3 p.m. | Central Library | Kids ages 3-12 will love using different solutions to make the best bubbles.

• School of Crocs | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Northside Branch | Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to meet friends from the Newport Aquarium.