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🌳 Eat + drink to help plant trees

Eat + drink your way through National Parks & Recreation Month
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A portion of proceeds from Third Street Stuff’s green matcha lemonade will support tree plantings. | Photo courtesy of @adventuresinourtinylife
From yappy hours, to pickleball clinics + our public pools — if there’s one thing we love a lot at LEXtoday, it’s our parks. And there’s a lot of them (and a lot of events) to love.

In celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month, the city is teaming up with local businesses to release exclusive drinks + treats that pair in-season ingredients and the great outdoors. Bonus: A portion of proceeds from each purchase will support Trees Lexington to help plant new trees in local parks.

Here’s what’s on the menu every Friday in July:
A pathway along Raven Run Sanctuary.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary features 10 miles of trails throughout 734 acres. | Photo courtesy of Lexington Parks & Recreation

Other ways to celebrate

It wouldn’t be a Parks & Recreation party without the most obvious component. After you’ve grabbed one of the collaborative releases, head outside to one of many events the city has planned for the month.

Here’s just a preview:
You can also find all of the events on the city’s calendar.
Asked

Which Parks & Recreation collaboration treat are you most excited to try?
A. Strawberry ice cream
B. Green Matcha lemonade
C. Berry bagel special
D. Hisle Farm Park blackberry cider
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Events
Wednesday, July 3
  • Patriotic Concert | Wednesday, July 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Old Morrison Lawn, 300 N. Broadway, Lexington | Free | Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic + spend Fourth of July eve with the Lexington Philharmonic.
  • Lexington Legends vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs | Wednesday, July 3 | 6:45 p.m. | Legends Field, 209 Legends Ln., Lexington | $10-$25 | This legendary American bash is the perfect Independence Day celebration, complete with postgame fireworks.*
Thursday, July 4
  • Fourth of July Festival + Market | Thursday, July 4 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, food and drink vendors, an art market, and a perfect viewing spot for the city’s parade.
Friday, July 5
  • Rooftop Sessions | Friday, July 5 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Manchester, 941 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | Head to the rooftop bar Lost Palm for creative libations + grooving in the moonlight to a live DJ set.
Saturday, July 6
  • Fit + Fierce on the Lawn | Saturday, July 6 | 9-10 a.m. | Fabletics, 120 Summit at Fritz Farm, Ste. 175, Lexington | $15 | Join Fit + Fierce Studio for a zen and groove yoga class on the lawn, then shop the sale at Fabletics.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Award
  • Lexington received an All-America City Award for its work to address local issues through civic engagement and collaboration. The award comes from non-partisan nonprofit the National Civic League, which recognizes cities for their collaborative efforts through inclusiveness + innovation.
Arts
  • Get your tickets for the 2024 Arts Awards Luncheon at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, July 25 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s honorees include activist + rapper Devine Carama, musician Michael Johnathon, conductor Dr. Everett McCorvey, and sculptor Amanda Matthews.
Cause
  • Now through next Friday, July 12, Wild Lab Bakery is accepting donations for The Nest. Stop by the Warehouse Block to shop for some of its handmade unleavened bread + drop off your gently used summer children’s clothing and new personal hygiene products.
Sports
  • The Basketball Tournament is coming to Rupp Arena on Friday, July 19. In advance of the main event, the city will host numerous events around town. The festivities begin on Friday, July 12 with a networking social, Champions Connect. Other happenings include a basketball camp, charity game, and golf outing.
Eat
  • On the hunt for your new go-to breakfast spot? This local shop in the heart of Chevy Chase dishes up fresh-made chicken biscuits made in a famous buttermilk and pickle mix, plus locally-roasted coffee and espresso drinks. Your brunch plans just got better.*
Finance
  • Psst… We’ll let you in on a secret: Your style of investing can determine what type of bourbon drinker you are. Not convinced? Take our quiz to find out if it’s a match.*
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