Plus, The Peach Truck returns.
 
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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing The Horse Capital of the World’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and our local City Editors will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

A bottle of bourbon that reads "Bluegrass Distillers" next to a cocktail with olives in the top.

What’s a LEX-themed Drink Up week without bourbon? | Photo by Victor Sizemore

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Lexington through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.

Thirsty already? Browse through some of our past drink-related stories:
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Events
Monday, May 27
Tuesday, May 28
  • Glo-Life Line Dancing | Tuesday, May 28 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. 3rd St., Lexington | Free | This lively social community will help you meet new people + learn line dances incorporating moves from hustles, shuffles, ballroom, salsa, and more.
Wednesday, May 29
  • Shala Unbound Book Club | Wednesday, May 29 | 7-8 p.m. | Lexington Writer’s Room, 343 E. High St., Ste. 1, Lexington | Free | Join this group for a thoughtful + heartfelt discussion on Mary Pipher’s, “Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age.”
  • Campus to Commons Trail Open House & Celebration | Wednesday, May 29 | 4-6 p.m. | Lexington Public Library (Marksbury Family Branch), 2197 Versailles Rd., Lexington | Free | See the unveiling of preliminary plans for Lexington’s newest trail connection, celebrate National Bike Month, and mingle with fellow trail enthusiasts and community members.*
Thursday, May 30
  • Thursday Night Live | Thursday, May 30 | 5-8 p.m. | Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Head downtown for the perfect post-work wind down featuring live music, tasty beverages, and local bites.
Friday, May 31
  • Bird Walks | Friday, May 31 | 9-11 a.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | Join park staff for a guided walk to explore the birds throughout the 734-acre nature sanctuary — registration required.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at the Memorial Day Observance today, 11 a.m., at the Lexington Cemetery.
Legacy
  • Henry Earl, supposedly the world’s most arrested man, died at the age of 74. The Lexingtonian, who often was seeking a place to stay + a meal, made national news because of this claim — but the folks at the Catholic Action Center remember him as a “very pleasant” person and “always [trying] to make people laugh.(LEX18)
Seasonal
  • With the unofficial start to summer underway, we’ve got the perfect guide to map out the next few months. From live music to city festivals, check out 28 ways to celebrate fun in the sun in the Horse Capital of the World.
Try This
  • Isn’t this just peachy keen? The Peach Truck is returning to Lexington today. Order online, then schedule a pick up of a 12-pound box of fresh peaches for $45 from participating locations.
Kids
  • Registration for the YMCA’s Kids Triatholon is now open. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18 at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA. It’s open to kids ages 6-14, and will consist of swimming, biking, and running races.
Cause
  • The Junior League of Lexington is celebrating its centennial by throwing it back to the 1920s. On Saturday, June 8, the Bodley Bullock House will transform into a speakeasy for this year’s Taste of the House event, which benefits the Junior League. Tickets are available.
Finance
  • Finding reliable financial education resources can be time-consuming, costly, and difficult — but it doesn’t have to be. Central Bank recently teamed up with Banzai to make valuable financial wellness resources free + easy to access for everyone. Bookmark this page to help keep you on track while achieving your financial goals.*†
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*
†Central Bank- Member FDIC
 
The Buy
Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.
 
The Wrap
 
Aayat Ali

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