10.04.2023

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🗳️ Are you registered to vote?

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The big day — aka Election Day — is nearly one month away, and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to. To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information about registering, how and where to vote, and those who are running opposed in the general election.

First things first

Here are some crucial dates to ensure your voice is heard:

Tuesday, Oct. 10: Deadline to register to vote. Check your eligibility + registration.
Tuesday, Oct. 24: Deadline to receive mail-in absentee ballots
Thursday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 4: Early voting begins
Tuesday, Nov. 7: General election

🗳️ Find your polling location

Fayette County polling places will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re unsure where to go, click here for your polling location.

Can’t make it on election day? Any registered voter who has not requested a mail-in absentee ballot may cast an unexcused in-person absentee ballot. This option will be available Thursday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at various locations.

Excused in-person absentee voting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25-Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the County Clerk’s office, 162 E. Main St., from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by mail or placed in the dropbox outside the County Clerk’s office by 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 to be counted.

See who's on the ballot

Events

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Guided Museum Tour | Wednesday, Oct. 4-Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 5-6 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel, 167 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Take a tour of the museum’s current contemporary exhibits and learn the stories behind each art piece every Wednesday.
German Car Show | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company, 610 W. 3rd St., Lexington | Free | Grab a brew and take a trip overseas as you peruse finely made classic German cars.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Briscoe (Indoor Show) | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $18 | See these Austin rockers hit the stage in support of their debut album “West of It All.”

Friday, Oct. 6

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure | Friday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $20-$145 | Join Ryder and the gang as they embark on a pirate-themed adventure.
Fall Festival Block Party | Friday, Oct. 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | Celebrate the beginning of fall at this block party featuring dozens of vendors, food, drinks, and lawn games.
Shovels and Rope | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. 3rd St., Lexington | $42.50 | The Troubadour Concert Series welcomes this indie folk duo that hails from Charleston.

Events calendar here

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Wellness

3 hair thinning FAQs (and how Nutrafol can help)

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Q: Does menopause affect hair?
A: As menopause begins, estrogen and progesterone decline, potentially contributing to thinning.

Q: Does hair change as you age?
A: Yes. Root causes of thinning change over time, so Nutrafol created multiple formulas for different life stages.

Q: Will Nutrafol work on my hair type?
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

News Notes

Tech

FEMA plans to test its Emergency Alert system today, between 2:20 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. This means your phone will receive a message from the federal agency around that time frame. Remember: This is a test.

Health

Lexington’s Health Department is offering free flu + COVID-19 shots for uninsured Lexingtonians. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday at the health department. You can also attend the Free Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, Oct. 12 at Central Baptist Church, 110 Wilson Downing Rd., from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Cause

Voices of Hope, an organization committed to supporting those with addiction issues, has received a $1 million grant from a $842+ million settlement Kentucky received from opioid companies. Voices of Hope will use the money to extend hours and onboard more recovery coaches. (LEX18)

Read

“Hawks on Hawks,” a book from University Press of Kentucky, will be included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “The 100 Greatest Film Books.” The collection of interviews of filmmaker Howard Hawks was chosen by a panel that included Steven Spielberg. (UKNOW)

Announced

Ali Siddiq, Comedy Central’s 2013 "#1 Comic to Watch,” will hit the Lexington Opera House stage Friday, Mar. 29, 2024. Tickets for the “I Got A Story To Tell Tour” will be available Friday, Oct. 6. at 10 a.m.

Shop

There’s just a few days to apply for Crafted Social’s Winter Market. Artists and crafters who wish to sell their goods at the event in early December have until this Friday, Oct. 6 at midnight to send in their applications.

Try This

ICYMI, Kroger changed how customers gain free entry to its Ultimate Tailgating Experience (think: they made it easier than ever). Get the lowdown on the Kroger-hosted tailgating party, happening at every UK football game — and see just how easy it is to get in on free food, drinks, and more.*

Finance

This leading balance transfer card offers 0% intro APR for guess how many months… with no annual fee. (Hint: It’s one of the longest 0% intro APR periods we’ve seen.) See details and apply.*

Civic

Lexington’s clean slate

Aspiring workers get a clean slate

Lexington’s Equity and Implementation Officer Tiffany Brown at a press conference earlier this year during the announcement of Clean Slate’s expansion. | Photo courtesy of the City of Lexington

Clean Slate Lexington is taking new steps to ensure that all residents have fair access to work.

The program — which holds expungement clinics for those with nonviolent criminal records — provides opportunities for Lexingtonians facing roadblocks when reentering the workforce. Now, the city is expanding the program by hosting the Clean Slate Conference.

The conference will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Central Bank Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Here, participants trying to re-enter the workforce can network with fellow job seekers + connect with companies that are open to second chances. Registration is required.

“We know that low-level offenses can keep members of our community from accessing basic needs, and the goal of this event is to further promote equity, inclusion and diversity so all walks of life are represented in our workplaces, communities, and educational institutions,” said Tiffany Brown, Equity and Implementation Officer + event coordinator.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

What are the most unique myths or legends you’ve heard about Lexington? I’ll go first: Did you know that Transylvania University is home to the tomb of professor Constantine Rafinesque? And his identification of the Rafinesque’s Big-Eared Bat is the source of Transy’s mascot Raf? Let us know yours.

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It’s election season — here’s all you need to know to share your voice

First things first

🗳️ Find your polling location

Aspiring workers get a clean slate

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