Pumpkins

Fall foliage

• You can place leaves + other yard waste — such as sticks, branches, plant clippings, and grass — in your gray yard waste cart year-round.
• Have more than can fit in the cart? Put them in a paper yard waste bag. Residents should have received coupons for their free paper yard waste bags via postcard + in the At Your Service newsletter. Here’s where you can redeem them.
• Do not put yard waste in plastic bags as it will be treated like trash.
• Help your back, and your sanity, by using a free leaf chute provided by the city.
• Don’t freak out if you see your bags still around after cart pick-up — separate trucks might be divvying up the job.

• Derek Isaacs Happy Hour Music | Monday, Nov. 6 | 4-6 p.m. | Twisted Cork, 145 Burt Rd., Lexington | Free | Kick back and relax with live music from Derek Isaacs at this “staple of south Lexington.”

• Line-Dancing | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7:15-9:15 p.m. | Bluegrass Ballroom, 4750 Hartland Pkwy., Ste. 190, Lexington | $5 | Start the night by learning the basics of line-dancing, then scuff, brush, and show off your newly learned skills in the open dance.

• Tommy Prine | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $19.75 | The son of John Prine himself will be showcasing his unique, multi-genre sound, accompanied by Jordan Smith.

• Palmetto Moon Ladies Night | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Palmetto Moon, 3401 Nicholasville Rd., Ste. 820, Lexington | Free | Head to Fayette Mall for an evening of bubbly, sweet treats, plus get early access to discounts + a chance to win prizes.

• Holiday Open House | Friday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Feather Your Nest Aniques & Vintage, 1317 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Celebrate 22 years of this local vintage shop with discounts, snacks, hot apple cider, and a chance to win a store gift certificate.

• Context and time, the story of a pop-up art exhibit that appeared downtown
• Rooted in Connection: The Tree of Love
• Fayette County Public Schools says focus is on life after the diploma for the upcoming school year

• Beginning today, a short portion of Manchester Street will be closed for the construction of Town Branch Park. Drivers traveling down High Street, away from downtown, will not be able to turn right onto Manchester Street. Travelers should continue + turn right onto Oliver Lewis Way.

• Local philanthropist + longtime businesswoman, Harriet Dupree Bradley, died last week at the age of 62 after a years-long battle with ovarian cancer. Bradley was the founder of Dupree Catering and a big supporter of the Living Arts & Science Center and Shaker Village. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Northeastern Park, located downtown near Short Street + Eastern Avenue, is featured in the November issue of Parks & Recreation Magazine. The article highlights the rock climbing boulders that were installed and was written by Lexington’s own Paul Hooper.

• The Josephine Sculpture Park + the city of Frankfort are seeking artist submissions for a mosaic tile and painted mural that will be installed at the new transit center. Applications are due this Thursday, Nov. 9.

• Here’s some sweet news: Sweet Iron, a waffle-inspired eatery, is now open. Located inside District 7 Social Hall, its menu includes chocolate-dipped waffle treats, scratch-made waffle ice cream sandwiches, chicken and waffles, waffle breakfasts + more. See more on Instagram.*

• Did you know? Duke Energy has a long history of supporting our nation’s veterans on Veteran’s Day — and every day. The company has provided veteran-focused organizations in Ohio and Kentucky with $35,000 in foundation grants in 2023 alone. Learn more about the ways Duke Energy supports transitioning service members + veterans.*

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