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• 5 p.m. — ROCK Stars vs. Confluence Crush Heartbreakers (St. Louis)
• 7 p.m. — Indie ROCKers vs. Naptown Warning Bells (Indianapolis)

• Apple Picking & Cocktail Sipping | Friday, Sept. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Eckert’s Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles | $25 | Apple picking, cider, cocktails, and bonfires — need we say more?
• Block Printing Workshop | Friday, Sept. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | ARTplay Children’s Studio, 309 N. Ashland Ave. #190, Lexington | $58.50 | This hands-on workshop will teach you the art of block printing while you connect and create with community members.
• Let’s Get Tropical! Cocktail Class | Friday, Sept. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Spirited Lexington, 110 W. Vine St., Fourth Floor, Lexington | $65 | Hang on to that summer feeling + transport your taste buds to the Caribbean by learning to make tropical cocktails.

• Step Up For Kids 100K Step Challenge | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Whitaker Family YMCA, 2681 Old Rosebud Ln., Lexington | Free | Grab your team, your comfy shoes, and pop by to join this fitness-forward fundraising event.
• 49th Annual Midway Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | Downtown Midway, W. Main St., Midway | Free | The downtown will come alive with live music, sorghum + pottery demonstrations, arts and craft vendors, and more.

• SNKR BST Lexington | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 12-6 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $5-$25 | Calling all sneakerheads: shop from 100+ vendors selling thousands of the hottest sneakers, vintage clothing + more.
• Mindful Triathlon | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 3:30 p.m. | Hisle Farm Park, 3551 Briar Hill Rd., Lexington | Free | Part of Nature Hop, venture out for a leisurely stroll, all-levels yoga class, and guided meditation to start the new week on a relaxed note.

• The City of Lexington is seeking the community’s input on how to make streets safer. The ‘Complete Streets’ initiative aims to make transportation in the city more affordable, accessible, dependable, and safe. Take the survey online or in person at your local public library branch. (WKYT)

• A motion was made this week from City Council Member Dave Sevigny to extend alcohol sales on Sunday in Fayette County to coincide with the rest of the week — 6 a.m.-2:30 a.m. The motion is expected to be heard on Tuesday, Nov. 14. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Bella Cafe & Grille’s second location opened this week at The Fountains at Palomar. Now Lexingtonians on the southwest part of town can head to 3901 Fountain Blue Ln. to try fan favorites like the Grilled Salmon Salad, Spicy Chicken Sandwich + Truffle Fries.

• The LexArts Hop returns tonight, where dozens of galleries around town will open their doors from 5 to 8 p.m. for visitors to view new exhibits. Remember, art is not limited to just museums + galleries — be sure to check out spots like Zim’s Cafe, Bodley-Bullock House, and Lussi Brown Coffee Bar.

• Head to the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. to meet the authors of the children’s book, “The Jockey & Her Horse.” While you’re there, view the traveling art exhibit “The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers.” (Paulick Report)

• Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, get ready for seven days of celebration at Mirror Twin Brewing Co. in honor of the local brewery’s seventh anniversary. Think: daily beer drops, bottle releases, live music, kid-friendly events, and more.

• Planning your estate is a smart move to protect your wealth. However, laws are changing, and the current (and generous) estate + gift tax breaks for high-net-worth individuals will expire by December 2025. The experts at Gratz Park Private Wealth share how to navigate this transition smoothly.*

• ICYMI, Field & Main Bank is awarding one local nonprofit $20,000 to keep doing good work. (Hint: It could be your nonprofit that wins.) Enter the program through Friday, Sept. 22.*

• Lose yourself in the beauty of 431 W. Third St., an enduring icon on one of Lexington’s early prominent avenues. Built at the turn of the century in the Richardson Romanesque style, the 7 BD, 4 BA historic home reflects the westward migration of Gilded Age sensibilities ($2,295,000). See photos.*

• It’s been a record-hot summer — and we still haven’t drank water since 1997. But this water brand makes us want to actually stay hydrated. It’s infused with fruit essences and has zero calories, diet sweeteners, and sugar, and still manages to taste great. New customers score 36 bottles for $36 + free shipping.*

Would you ever ride a commuter rail?

• Yes: 372 responses, 88.57%
• Maybe: 29 responses, 6.9%
• No: 19 responses, 4.52%

Where would you love to see a commuter rail take you?

• Cincinnati: 362
• Louisville: 275
• Downtown Lexington: 63
• Georgetown: 63
• Frankfort: 50