11.03.2023

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38° | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:30 p.m.

Ain’t no river wide enough

Kelley’s Landing breaks ground

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“The Fund for Greater Lexington’s investment in the park will allow us to open the park sooner, with a great plan in place to match the community’s needs,” said Mayor Linda Gorton. | Photo by LEXtoday

In May of last year, the city announced the purchase of 30 acres along the Kentucky River with the intention to create a new city park. Now known as “Kelley’s Landing,” the project recently received a $175,000 investment to help create its master plan.

The money comes courtesy of the “Fund for Greater Lexington,” a community endowment fund part of the Blue Grass Community Foundation.

Kelley’s Landing will be the the first real public access to the river. By using the funding for its master plan, the city can truly begin mapping out the park, taking into account what the community wants, and how to utilize the land to its full potential while also maintaining preservation.

The history of The Fund for Greater Lexington

In case you didn’t know, the Blue Grass Community Foundation was created in 1967 to help fund the community’s aspirations, particularly when it comes to connecting public projects and charities to funding.

The Fund for Greater Lexington is one of nine endowment funds part of the foundation, which focuses on providing:

Cultural access
Green spaces
Youth support
Transportation
Affordable housing

“As we learned more about the potential of the Kelley property, we realized this is a perfect match for our intent to catalyze a transformative project to benefit our entire community,” said Brent Bruner, advisory board member at the Fund for Greater Lexington.

What to expect

During the master plan phase, the city will survey the public and open opportunities for community feedback. This is still in the works, so we’ll keep you updated once we learn more.

Once the plan is completed, construction will begin with a groundbreaking expected to take place in spring 2024.

Events

Friday, Nov. 3

Five Year Anniversary | Friday, Nov. 3 | 2-11 p.m. | Battle Axes, 164 Turner Commons Way, Lexington | Price of purchase | Celebrate the fifth anniversary of this entertainment complex with all-day deals on ziplining, cornhole, bowling, a rage room session, and of course, axe throwing.
Bourbon, Cigars, and Belle’s | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Belles Cocktail House, 156 Market St., Lexington | $106 | Help wish this rooftop bar a happy 10th birthday by sampling 13 different bourbons + a complimentary cigar in support of the Makenna Foundation.

Saturday, Nov. 4

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” | Saturday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | Ring in the season with a visual reimagination of this classic Christmas tune created by artist Jen Dunham.
LiveMusicLiveArtLive | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 6-10 p.m. | Pasta Garage Italian Cafe, 962 Delaware Ave., Lexington | Free | Kick off this restaurant’s live music winter residency with No Rulez Banda, plus local artisans and food + drink.

Sunday, Nov. 5

Brewtastic Book Fair | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1-5 p.m. | Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Ct., Lexington | Free | Browse through an abundance of books while sipping on a local brew.
Rescheduled: Thriller and Halloween Festival | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 2:30-6 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | Weather couldn’t stop darkness from falling across the land as zombies take over town once again.

Events calendar here

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Seasonal

Let the holiday sales begin

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Top your house with a star and string lights decoration. | Photo via Amazon

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Shop dripless Hanukkah candles with a burn time of 30+ minutes.
Hang this star and string lights decoration for cheery, twinkling warmth outdoors or indoors.
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Add an elegant light-up birch tree to any space.

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News Notes

Number

$56 million. That’s how much the Lexington Urban County Council has tentatively approved to be reserved from its surplus. The money will go towards large projects — such as the suggested new city government center — as well as our parks, affordable housing, and homelessness initiatives. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Edu

According to the recently released Kentucky School Report Card, schools in Fayette County are performing above the state’s average. The report found that 69% of FCPS schools were ranked on a medium to high basis. (LEX 18)

Arts

Ready to fully immerse yourself in a novel? Tomorrow, Nov. 4, the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning will bring “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” to life. Dress in your apocalyptic best and enjoy art installations as you walk through the book’s pages. Tickets are still available.

Seasonal

It’s almost time to set the clocks back. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now look forward to that extra hour of sleep.

Try This

This one’s for the romantics. Lexington Sparks will host another speed dating event, this time for adults ages 40 and above. Make a connection on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Old North Bar inside of Greyline Station.

Biz

Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.

Wellness

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Finance

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Cause

🍻Cheers for Charity

Cheers for Charity gives back all month long

A painted wall that says "Mirror Twin Brewing Co."

All month long, Mirror Twin Brewing will donate a portion of flagship beer sales to each organization. | Photo by Jason Elsea

A pint with a purpose. Mirror Twin Brewing Co. is kicking off its month-long Cheers for Charity event, giving various local organizations a chance to highlight their impactful work.

Bonus: a portion of flagship beer sales will go towards these causes.

Week 1: Saved by Fate Dog Rescue

From Saturday, Nov. 4 through Saturday, Nov. 11, learn how this organization connects overflowing shelters to foster homes and provides access to spay + neuter resources.

Week 2: On the Move Art Studio

This mobile art room provides kids with a chance to connect with their creative side — no matter where they live. Learn more Sunday, Nov. 12-Saturday, Nov. 18.

Week 3: AVOL Kentucky

From Sunday, Nov. 19 through Saturday, Nov. 25, support AVOL Kentucky, which connects people to resources + education with a goal of ending HIV in the state.

Week 4: Glean Kentucky

Round out the month from Sunday, Nov. 26 to Saturday, Dec. 2 by learning about how Glean supports underserved areas with access to produce.

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Aayat

From the editor

Looking to the stars (and horoscope experts) for this one: if you could assign your neighborhood a zodiac sign, what would it be? For example, I’d like to think that Hamburg as a Sagittarius — adaptable, flexible, and close to the interstate to fulfill its adventurous tendencies.

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