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• Gobble Grease Toss | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Redwood School, 166 Crestwood Dr., Lexington | Free | Help protect our waterways by disposing of your leftover holiday cooking oil for research.

• Blessing of the Hounds | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 9-10 a.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $8-$16 | Warm up with a winter breakfast alongside the outdoor fire pits to witness the ceremonial approach of riders and hounds for the blessing.
• Santa’s Arrival by Train | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Downtown Midway, 124 E. Main St., Midway | Free | Get ready for a full day of holiday festivities including visits with Santa, hot cocoa, snacks, and local shopping.

• Holiday Lighting Festival | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 3-7 p.m. | Triangle Park, 400 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Head downtown for holiday merriment with ice skating, live musical performances, and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree + Menorah.

• Lexingtonians experiencing homelessness now have a place to find respite during the cold months. The Hope Center Temporary Winter Shelter, 381 W. Loudon Ave., is officially open on the North Lexington YMCA campus, with space for 160 individuals. It will be available through the end of March.

• The Douglass Park pool will be transformed into Lexington’s fifth aquatic center thanks to funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The new facility will open in 2025 and feature a rebuilt pool and Kentucky’s first “wet bubble.” During construction, neighborhood residents will be provided with free pool passes for 2024.

• Now until Friday, Dec. 15, UK’s Police Department is collecting unwrapped toys for its 7th annual Cram the Cruiser campaign. Donations can be dropped off at UKPD’s headquarters at the corner of Rose Street + Euclid Avenue. (UKNOW)

• Looking for a place to watch the big game? Mirror Twin Brewing is hosting a Football Watch Party tomorrow, Nov. 25 for the Cats vs. Cards. Enjoy deals on drinks like $15 flagship pitchers and special stuffing sandwiches from Rolling Oven Pizza.

• Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Ada & Lo for 25% off the whole store or Poppy & Pomelo for 15% off store-wide + additional discounts.

• This holiday season, consider giving a gift that has a generational impact — the gift of smart, sustainable + equitable growth in Lexington-Fayette County. Now until the end of the year, all donations made to the Fayette Alliance Foundation’s End of Year Campaign will be doubled by a generous supporter of Fayette Alliance — meaning your gift has double the impact.*

• This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*

• If you haven’t noticed, it’s Black Friday. See all the good Amazon deals — like 15% off the highly rated 5-quart COSORI Air Fryer.*

• Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*