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Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:30 p.m.
 

🥾 Take a hike

Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Lexington
Blue sky with clouds and a big open field with a path.
Take in breathtaking views at Hisle Farm Park. | Photo courtesy of @lexkyparks
The outdoors are for everybody — and there are plenty of hikes in our area that are friendly to wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aids. Get some fresh air on four of our favorite accessible trails.

Brighton East Rail Trail, 1350 Pleasant Ridge Dr.
This trail was so popular with locals, it was extended into a 2 mile trail in 2013. Enjoy a paved, relatively flat (3% grade or less) through shady trees. We recommend parking at the Pleasant Ridge lot since it has a designated accessible parking spot, and the trail itself can be accessed via the sidewalk.

The Legacy Trail, 318 W. Loudon Ave.
This 12-mile trail starts at Isaac Murphy Memorial Garden and travels all the way to the Kentucky Horse Park. Enjoy views of the rolling hills and the city along this paved path. Be aware: heading south at around 3.2 miles, the trail gets a little steep. Be prepared for a workout or recruit some help.

South Elkhorn Trail
For a shorter hike, we recommend this 0.5-mile paved trail. Keep keen and peek through the trees for a sight of the Norfolk Southern freight trains. We find the rustle of trains soothing.

Hisle Farm Park, 3551 Briar Hill Rd.
This 280-acre park offers everything needed for hiking and wilderness lovers. With shared equestrian trails, you may get a view of horses along your walk.

What’s your go-to wheelchair-accessible trail? Let us know where we should explore next.

If you’re hunting for more hikes, we’ve got you. Check out our full guide to local hiking.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 15
  • Dressing the Character | Tuesday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Central Library Gallery, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | See costumes from previous stage productions from the UK Department of Theatre & Dance.
  • Big Band & Jazz | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Ecton Park, 956 Turkey Foot Rd., Lexington | Free | Grab your chairs + picnics to enjoy the last night of live jazz music from the Osland Jazz Orchestra and Dailiey Jazztet.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Comedy On Short | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | Creaux, 310 W. Short St., Lexington | $5-$10 | Celebrate hump day with a laugh from local comedians.
Thursday, Aug. 17
  • Burn The Mic: Young Voices | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 7 p.m. | Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 251 W. 2nd St., Lexington | Free | Let your creativity thrive at this poetry open mic night.
  • The Emo Night Tour | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $22.75 | Bathe in nostalgia by listening to classic songs from your angsty teenage years.
Friday, Aug. 18
  • Mama Said String Band | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6 p.m. | The Void Sake Co., 949 National Ave., Ste. 190, Lexington | $15 | Get ready for a foot-tappin’ good time with bluegrass tunes from these Louisville natives.
  • Summer Nights in Suburbia | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | MoonDance Amphiteater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free | Grab your lawn chairs and blankets to kick off your weekend with live music, spanning various genres, plus check out local food and drink vendors.
Events calendar here
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The right products can help you make a statement with your renovation. | Photo provided by Mees Tile & Marble
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Their team of professional design consultants can help you select the perfect tile, natural stone, or hardwood product for your renovation. Bonus: They partner with builders, contractors, architects, interior designers, and installers to help fulfill their clients’ dreams.

Whether you are a contractor, designer, or do-it-yourselfer, Mees can assist you — no matter your budget or style. Swing by one of their showrooms or follow them on Instagram for more design inspo.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • As a record number of UK students come into town, changes in traffic are coming along for the ride. The Big Blue Move-In continues through Wednesday, Aug. 16, so you should expect several prohibited parking areas, one-way streets, and overall slower-moving traffic. (LEX18)
Art
  • LexArts + the Lexington Freedom Train Memorial Committee are seeking help to commemorate two of Kentucky’s most famed abolitionists. Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who escaped enslavement in the 1840s, will be remembered through an art piece at the intersection of Limestone and Fourth Street along Legacy Trail. Applications are open.
Ranking
  • The Lexington Herald-Leader has revealed its 2023 Best of Lexington winners. Over 180,000 Lexingtonians voted for their favorite restaurants, bars, as well as local businesses + services. See all the winners.
Community
  • The West End is asking for help to support new wee-ball + tee-ball teams at Douglass Park. Email Officer Ryan Holland to learn more about how to contribute to the neighborhood’s wishlist which includes: tees, balls, gloves, bats, and other equipment. (WKYT)
Edu
  • UK is opening “many doors for students — both literally and figuratively” with its new WildCard Mobile ID. This means students + employees can pay for meals and access buildings with a tap of their smart device. For now, it’s encouraged to keep physical IDs until the technology is fully implemented.
Cause
  • Join the ALS Association as it honors those who have suffered from the disease. On Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m., the Walk to Defeat ALS event will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park to help support the search for a cure.
Active
  • Don your best costume for a spooky good time at the YMCA Black Cat Chase 5K, presented by Commonwealth Credit Union, in downtown Frankfort on Friday, Oct. 27. This annual fun run/walk raises money for the Y’s Impact Campaign. You might say it builds healthy spirits, mind and body. Learn more + register.*
 
Edu

UK leans into AI

AI thinks, therefore AI am
Students sit around a table with laptops.
This technology AIn’t going anywhere. | Photo courtesy of Mark Cornelison, University of Kentucky
Seemingly overnight, artificial intelligence (AI) has weaved its way into our every day vernacular as a way to advance our society. As a result, schools + universities across the world are seeking new ways to harness the power of AI. Enter: UK ADVANCE.

Bringing together community members, stakeholders, and staffers, UK ADVANCE (Advancing Data utilization for Value in Academia for National and Campus-wide Excellence) is providing guidance for how to make the most of this technology, responsibly.

Policy highlights

The school’s protocol for using AI will largely vary depending on the subject, but UK is emphasizing that instructors should consider these four areas when creating their own policies:
  • People-centered: Using AI as a supportive tool, not as a lifeboat
  • Adaptability: Adjusting lessons depending on the needs of the course
  • Effectiveness: Highlighting how AI can improve traditional lessons
  • Awareness: Knowing that the technology has both positives + negatives
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The Wrap
 
Aayat Ali

Today’s edition by:
Aayat
From the editor
All this talk of AI piqued my interest, so I decided to take ChatGPT for a spin. I asked it to tell me a joke about Lexington, and here’s what it came up with:

“Why did the horse apply for a job in Lexington? Because it wanted to work in the mane office of the Bluegrass business district.”

Maybe humans should stick to the joke writing.
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