Don’t let that frown start to brown. | Photo by @livegreenlex
Now that Halloween is over, you might have a slightly soggy jack-o'-lantern sitting on your porch. And that’s on top of that beautiful autumn foliage that may be starting to pile up.
Don’t throw it all away just yet — there’s a better way to get rid of your decomposing decorations. Check out these pro tips on what to do with your seasonal yard waste this time of year.
Pumpkins
Did you know that you can place carved or whole pumpkins in your gray yard waste cart? Yep, Live Green Lexington is reminding us that the city can collect unpainted pumpkins to be mulched.
Raw pumpkins can also be used as part of your compost. If you don’t have a compost just yet, start here, keep an eye out for Live Green Lexington’s workshops to roll out in 2025, or reach out to Tree House Compost.
Speaking of compost, we’re moving onto the brown matter... leaves.
A. So jolly, been waiting since last year B. A little early, but I’m still jamming C. Call me the Grinch, I don’t like jingles or jangles D. I literally have no clue what you’re talking about
Music Bingo | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free, price of purchase | Play the famous game, but you’ll need to listen to the tunes if you want to get a bingo and win prizes.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Town Branch Commons Cleanup | 1-3 p.m. | Town Branch Commons | Free | Help keep the park clean by joining a group and picking up trash together.
Thankful Paint Class | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, Fayette Mall | $35 | Get ready for Thanksgiving by making a gratitude-focused work of art while sipping your favorite drink.
Thursday, Nov. 7
LexTalk Tech | 6-10 p.m. | The Cornerstone | Free | Listen to presentations on the future of technology followed by group discussions and a social hour.
Holiday Open House | Thursday, Nov. 7-Friday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Syers Browning | Free | The holidays have arrived at Syers Browning — kick off the season at this open house event and get a head start on your seasonal shopping.*
Friday, Nov. 8
Intro to Sound Healing | 12-3 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $77 | Learn about the healing power of energy, vibrations, and sound at this three-hour beginners course.
The owners of Austin City Saloon plan to open a new bar concept in the former Lynagh’s spot on Woodland Avenue. The name is still under wraps, but the bar will have a stage for entertainment, room for dancing, TVs + more. It’s expected to open in January 2025. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Civic
The city is paying homage to our veterans this month with a new initiative called the Veterans Street Banners. Vine Street will be lined with new banners featuring the 24 Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees from Fayette County. Learn more about the inductees.
Seasonal
The Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center at The Arboretum will be changing hours for the winter season. It’s closed today, and starting tomorrow, it will be open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The park itself will remain open from sunrise to sunset, except on football home game days when the parking lot is closed.
Arts
Calling all artists. If you’ve been wanting to show off your creative side for the world to see, reach out to North Lime Coffee & Donuts. The team is looking for new art to hang in its Greyline Station location. You can direct message them on Instagram or email them.
Today Is
Election Day. Heads up: Six of the 12 districts in Lexington-Fayette County have contested Council elections. Before heading to the polls to cast your vote, take a look at the Fayette Alliance Candidate Questionnaire to study up on your district’s candidates and the policies they support.*
Community
An important part of the fabric of the Lexington community, The Lexington Cemetery has been honoring the life and legacy of Central Kentuckians for the past 175 years. Learn more about its many memorialization options and tour it yourself.*
Try This
Something fun is heating up at Poppy & Pomelo. You’re invited to a crafty workshop on Nov. 16 where you’ll create your own personalized scented fire starters — perfect for starting wood-burning fireplaces or fire pits without using toxic chemicals or fuel. Bonus: These are beautiful, handmade, eco-friendly gifts. Grab tickets.*
Wellness
Better sleep in as little as two weeks + workout breakthroughs in eight to twelve weeks — get the benefits Magnesium Breakthrough, with seven powerful forms of magnesium.*
The Buy
The Buy
A six-piece sheet set made with microfiber + moisture-absorbing CoolMax fabric to keep you cool and comfortable all night long.
Now that the time has changed, so have the operating hours for a lot of seasonal businesses. One in particular is Sorella Gelateria, which will now be closed Sunday-Wednesday + open Thursday-Saturday, 1-8 p.m. I can’t wait to see what winter flavors Alma and Selma come up with this year.
