How to get involved

Current vacancies + terms ending soon

• Three spots | Four-year term
• Advises city government on issues that impact citizens with disabilities.

• One spot | Four-year term
• Help oversee the actions of the affordable housing fund.

• Three spots | Four-year term
• Help motivate public cooperation and involvement with law enforcement efforts to prevent crime.

• Two spots | Four-year term
• Aid in decision-making for our children’s museum.

• Three spots | Four-year term
• Review legislation + nominations of historic places that may affect historic preservation.

• One spot | Four-year term
• Support the coordination of federally and locally funded projects to help end homelessness.

• Four spots | Four-year term
• Help guide long-term strategies for the Lexington Public Library.

• Two spots | Four-year term
• Oversee the management and programming for the Lyric Theatre.

• Four spots | Four-year term
• Advise the Department of Social Services on administration + management of all local welfare, domestic relations, juvenile, and children’s service programs.
  

• Thriller Parade Zombie Dance Lessons | Monday, Oct. 9 + Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington | $6-$16 | This is your opportunity to be a part of the annual Thriller Parade by putting you best zombie foot forward.

• Jelly Roll | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $62+ | See the multi-genre hitmaker who made Billboard’s Emerging Artist Chart on his “Backroad Baptism Tour.”

• Open Mic Night | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Void Sake Company, 949 National Ave., Ste. 190, Lexington | Free | Sip on specially priced pours of sake + local beer then brave the stage to share your voice and talents.

• Jazz at the Library | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Lexington Public Library, 140 East Main St., Lexington | Free | Enjoy live jazz music from the Pat Harbison Quartet featuring guitar, bass, drums + trumpet.

• Salsa on Fire | Friday, Oct. 13 | 8-11 p.m. | Halligans Pub, 1170 Manchester St. #130, Lexington | Free | Sip local brews while you move and groove to free dance lessons from The Salsa Center.

• Pop Tab Palooza | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Central Baptist Church, 110 Wilson Downing Rd., Lexington | Free | Help support families and children through RMHC’s Pop Tab Palooza by collecting and donating the aluminum tabs you pull to open soda, soup, and other cans.*

• $68.2 million. That’s how much money Kentuckians wagered during the first week of legalized sports betting. Last Thursday marked one week since online sports betting went live, which saw $66.5 million in online bets + $1.7 million for in-person betting. (WKYT)

• Ready for your big break? Ale-8 is holding auditions for the chance to be featured in one of its commercials on Wednesday, Oct. 18 + Friday, Oct. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Leeds Center for the Arts in Winchester. Complete an interest form.

• The Public Art Commission has announced a call for artists to submit proposals for a permanent exterior project at the Old Frankfort Pike entrance of the Lexington Detention Center. There will be an all-inclusive budget of up to $200,000 and applications are due by Wednesday, Nov. 8

• WEKU, our local NPR station, is hiring a Business Partnership Manager. The position is remote, with the exception of 1-2 visits to the office per month, and will be responsible for generating sales + building new business relationships. Learn more + apply. (WEKU)

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day all about honoring our Native communities. Though not a federal holiday, many cities + states have made it official. Kentucky passed a resolution in 2021 that declared the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day annually.

• New investing apps can be a quick + easy way to make money moves right from your smartphone. But to build an effective financial plan, a personal connection with a local trusted advisor is key. The team at WealthSouth, which has served the Bluegrass for 100+ years, explains how understanding a client’s situation and ongoing conversations creates desired results — with digital tools being a service, not a plan. Learn more.*

• Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled. 385,000+ customers have transformed their hearing with double the power and double the clarity (plus: a 45-day, no-risk trial).*

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