Winter weather preparedness is the key to a safe snow day. | Photo by @maryjlex
It’s beginning to look a lot like... winter storm Blair is here to stay. Never fear, our ongoing coverage of what to expect + how to prepare is designed to keep you warm and safe, snow matter what Blair says about it.
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Here are some serviceable links to keep an eye on regarding city + school closures and schedule changes:
Fayette County Public Schools are closed today and Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Keep an eye on the area’s power outages + expected timelines for repairs.
Sheriff snow safety
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the activation of the Winter Care Program. Call 859-252-1771 and ask for “Winter Care” services, including:
Safe transportation to + from work for healthcare workers
Assistance picking up prescription medication
Wellness checks
Transportation to shelters
Coat + blanket distribution
Protecting people
The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention’s 2024-25 Winter Weather Plan includes detailed information on overnight shelters, daytime warming centers, and transportation. Services are available for youth, adults, and families in the Lexington area.
Brews for Big Blue | 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m. | Mirror Twin Brewing Co. | Price of purchase | Shake off those wintry blues with brews, buds, and basketball with game day drink specials + Rolling Oven Pizza.
Beginner Square Dance Lesson | 7-9 p.m. | Beaumont Presbyterian Church | Free | Whether you’re a clogging couple or solo spinner, all are welcome at this casual + comfortable opportunity to dance away the winter chill.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Craft and Candle Cocktail Bar | 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio | $15+ | Blend your own custom scent to make a candle, reed diffuser, fabric spritz, and more — cocktails, wine + beer available for purchase.
“Steel Magnolias” Auditions | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Bluegrass Players, Berea | Free | Aspiring actors and performance pros are invited to audition for the stage version of this heartwarming story about friendship, love + resilience.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Sip & Tour | 5-6 p.m. | 21c Museum | $23.18 | Savor a delicious, art-inspired cocktail as you enjoy a guided tour of the “Still, Life!” art exhibit.
Friday, Jan. 10
Sound Healing Meditation with Adam Sutherland | Times vary | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Ground yourself in the present moment + deepen your sense of calm at this communal meditation class.
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
🤝 Imagine the impact if we all volunteered on January 20
Presented by AmeriCorps
Join AmeriCorps in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering this MLK Day. | Photos provided by AmeriCorps
Did you know? Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 20) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer.
For 30 years, the MLK Day of Service has grown as more people embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving the communities where we live, work, and play.
Pizza fans, your pepperoni prayers are answered. Lexington culinary classic Crust is returning to the food scene this spring. It’s expected to open this March and will be taking over the former Whiskey Bear spot in Beaumont Center.
Where does your snowfall rank on a scale of 1 to Ale-8? Use Kentucky’s favorite soft drink’s iconic eight inch bottle to measure snow accumulation in your area. Pro tip: Drink your Ale-8 before exposing it to freezing weather.
Read
One of many writers with ties to Lexington, author Erin Chandler’s memoir “Bluegrass Sons” delves into her family’s complex history, including ties to former Governor “Happy” Chandler, drug smuggling, and CIA conspiracies. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Feel Good
After more than three years apart, the Lexington Humane Society was able to reunite a lost cat with its owner. A picture of “Uncle Pudgy” on Facebook drew the attention of the cat’s original owner, who traveled from Tennessee to Lexington to reclaim his lost pet, whose real name is Mercy. (FOX56)
Try This
Fact: Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you need to stop growing — and taking cool classes. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers a variety of courses on every topic from film to yoga for adults 50+. New memberships are currently available to purchase online, with Spring registration open Jan. 8-9.*
Wellness
New year, better you? In honor of Lexington’s 250th Birthday Celebration + Wellness month in January, Lexingtonians can kickstart their wellness journey with LiveWELL Training Club. With individualized workouts to match each individual’s unique goals and a nutrition coaching program launching in February, they have all the tools to help you get started.*
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Snow day saviors
Enjoy all the perks of the Marksbury Family Branch from the comfort of your own home. | Photo by LEXtoday
Feeling a little cabin fever in these frigid temps? Are you all out of books to read by candle light? There’s never been a better time to unlock the power of Lexington Public Library — at home. Its digital tools have everything you need for fun-filled + enriching snow days.
Libbyis a free, easy-to-use app that allows you to utilize your library card and download ebooks directly to your devices. Bonus: Libby is a great resource for audiobooks, too.
Flipstergrants access to magazines and periodicals with everything from the latest headlines to historical Kentucky newspapers.
Early readers will love learning from Bookflix, an app that pairs books from Scholastic with video storybook classics, perfect for lulling little ones off to nap time.
If you need homework help, Brainfuse connects K-12 students with live experts from 2-11 p.m. daily.
A highly-rated hydroponic growing system, so you can still have fresh herbs and vegetables in winter. We like this self-misting version, which avoids root rot and helps plants grow quicker. Hello, fresh leafy greens, basil, and tomatoes.
As a former teacher, I know the importance of a good snow day. Why not get cozy in the kitchen with a good book + baking project? With Crystal Wilkinson’s “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts” you can do both at once. I plan on trying Granny Christine’s Jam Cake to see how it stacks up against my grandmother’s recipe.
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