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Fun for the whole family

• “The Twelve Days of Christmas” | Tuesday, Nov. 21-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.
• Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Summit at Fritz Farm, 120 Summit At Fritz Farm, Lexington | Free | Welcome ol’ St. Nick to town as he makes a grand helicopter entrance, followed by family-friendly activities like a petting zoo, face painting, and hot chocolate.

• Home for the Holidays Tour | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 5-6 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing, 501 W. 6th St. #100, Lexington | $6 | Learn about the history of this beloved brewery, tour its facilities, and sample holiday specials such as Christmas Ale.

• Thanksgiving Day Buffet | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Lexington Griffin Gate Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington | $55 | Take the family out for a Thanksgiving buffet featuring a harvest salad bar, turkey, sweet potato casserole, and mashed potatoes — reservations are encouraged.

• Dark Moon Hollow | Friday, Nov. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $18 | Have a stompin’ good time with this band that adds a modern twist on Bluegrass.
• AfroGroove | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Creaux, 310 W. Short St., Lexington | $10 | Continue the holiday celebrations with a night of Afrobeats with live music from DJ Doro and DJ Forerunner.

• The Christmas Market, where attendees can wander through unique gifts and local delights
• The Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop, offering fresh-cut trees, lush greenery, ornate wreaths + more
• Ashland’s Illumination Event, where the estate sparkles with holiday lights at nightfall
• Candlelight Tours, where visitors can step into history during a captivating candlelight tour of Henry Clay’s cherished home

• Heads up. If you typically have waste collection service on Thursday or Friday, this week it will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Residents can set out green trash carts, blue recycling bins, and yard waste bags after 4 p.m. tonight, but gray yard waste carts won’t be collected this week.

• Rise Up! Pizza, formerly located inside Greyline Station, has opened its new location within the Horse & Jockey Pub at 131 Cheapside. The restaurant has made some slight menu adjustments and instead of continuing with wood-fired pizza, it will now serve up Detroit-style pizza. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Common Grounds Coffee House has closed its location at 2901 Richmond Rd. Luckily, its shops in the Hartland Village Shopping Center and on Old Todds Road are still open for business.

• Lexington’s GoodGiving Challenge is just a week away. From Tuesday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 1, the Blue Grass Community Foundation will provide local nonprofits with resources and coverage, giving each organization a chance to higlight + promote their cause. Donations are now being accepted.

• Kentucky State University’s pawpaw program was featured on CBS “Sunday Morning” this week. The Frankfort school showcased its work to “commercialize” the pawpaw — the only native tropical fruit in Kentucky that stays in season around one month per year. (The Lane Report)

• Move through clouds of smoke to Manchester Music Hall to see the one-and-only Afroman. The classic rapper will take the stage on Dec. 29 in support of his new album, “Famous Player.”

• Perfecting Thursday’s Thanksgiving menu is important, but so is avoiding oil-clogged pipes — no one wants those. Bring your used cooking oil to the Gobble Grease Toss at Redwood School (166 Crestwood Dr.) on Friday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to be safely recycled.*

• Drumroll please. Field & Main Bank has announced the winner of its first-ever Community & Cause giveaway: Jobs for Kentucky Grads, an organization dedicated to helping students overcome barriers to graduation and transition into post-secondary life, has won the $20,000 prize. We love to see it.*

• Have you heard of the “Target Phenomenon” — why people can’t leave Target without a cartful of goodies? Brad’s Deals explains 11 reasons to love Target.*

What to know

• TSA | According to TSA officials, it takes ~5 minutes to get through during off-peak hours and ~15 minutes during peak hours, around 6-9 a.m.
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | Start your day with a cup of coffee or donut from Dunkin’. Get a taste of southern hospitality at The Bourbon Library Restaurant & Bar or check out the extensive wine + bourbon offerings from Cork & Barrel.
• Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status.