Elmwood Stock Farm’s summer CSA provides you with farm fresh veggies May-October. | Photo courtesy of Elmwood Stock Farm
KY Proud CSA Week might be coming to a close, but we CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) AYL (all year long).
Local farms sell portions of their harvest to the community each season. Your subscription gets you a box of specially-selected local goodies. Think: fruits, vegetables, meat, and eggs.
And while there might still be snow on the ground, farms are already enrolling for their spring + summer offerings. Here are four that offer home delivery or local pick-up in + around Lexington.
Cleav’s Family Market | Starts at $221 for 9 weeks | This sustainable family farm has a variety of subscriptions including seasonal vegetables, meats, and eggs. Its vegetable season runs June-October and pickup is available in Lexington on Saturdays.
Elmwood Stock Farm | Starts at $599+ for 20 weeks | While they are famous for their heritage turkeys during the holidays, you can cook every meal with this farm’s ingredients. Seasonal produce, flowers, meats, and eggs are available for home delivery + farm pick-up, or visit the full online store.
“Local Legacy” | Friday, Feb. 21-Saturday, Feb. 22 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $28+ | This star-studded show includes lots of talented locals including Emmy award-winner Ben Sollee, Lexington Philharmonic String Quartet, and Lexington Ballet dancers.
Black History Month Printmaking Workshop | 6-8:30 p.m. | Artworks at the Carver School | Free | At this family-friendly event celebrating Black History Month you’ll get to create linocut prints featuring inspiring historical Black figures.
Stargazing | 7-9 p.m. | Hisle Farm Park | $8 | Bundle up, grab your favorite seating + join outdoor programs staff to experience the uninterrupted night sky.
Saturday, Feb. 22
National Margarita Day | 9 a.m.-11 p.m. | Old North Bar | Free | Enjoy two-for-one margaritas all day while partaking in onsite activities like the Lexington Farmers Market + a donation-based yoga class.
Family Class: Collage Art | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center | $70+ | Local artist Kim Dixon will guide you through the various ways to create collage art with magazines, newspaper, tissue paper + more — one ticket admits one adult + one child.
Sunday, Feb. 23
A Howling Good Pup-up | 1-5 p.m. | The Bark & The Purr | Free | Calling all dog lovers, stop by for a little pup-focused pop-up with vendors like Hound and Horse Bakery, Mr. Moose & Co, and Camp Bow Wow.
Intro to Silks | 6-6:50 p.m. | Sora Aerial Arts | $25+ | Try out this non-traditional fitness routine that will have you high in the sky helping you become stronger + more graceful.
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Ghost Fox Winery is hosting a Spring Market on Saturday, April 19 from 12 to 5 p.m. Small businesses, artists, and makers that are interested in setting up at the event should email the team for more details.
Today Is
Free Book Friday at the International Book Project. Stop by the nonprofit’s Delaware Avenue shop for free books from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. No purchase is necessary, but donations are appreciated.
Kids
Lexington Parks and Recreation announced that registration for its 15+ summer camp options will open on Tuesday, February 25 at 10 a.m. Think: art, horseback riding, dance, and basketball. See more summer camps.
History
Holy throwback. We loved seeing this post from 250Lex showing what “Blue Grass Field” looked like when it opened in 1946. The city’s airport became known as Blue Grass Airport in 1984, and today serves over 1.4 million passengers each year.
Holiday
West Sixth Brewing + Smithtown Seafood are teaming up to celebrate Mardi Gras with a themed buffet on Tuesday, March 4. Your $30 ticket ($35 for day of) includes one beer + creole favorites like fried catfish etouffee, andouille and chicken jambalaya, and king cake.
Learn
Check mate. Did you know that the Lexington Public Library (LPL) has more than just book clubs? If you’ve been wanting to brush up on your problem-solving + pattern recognition, consider joining LPL’s Chess Club which meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Marksbury Family Branch.
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Did you know we’ve talked to aliens?
If you think you already know everything about Lexington, think again — keep reading to become a true Lexpert. | Photo by LEXtoday
Did you know burgoo is actually made with squirrels + blackbirds?
Nah, just kidding. If you know us, you know we’re here for the deep cuts — and there are plenty of interesting factoids to go around. As connoisseurs of the quirky and unconventional, we put together a list of Lexington’s history, oddest characteristics, and more.
Fact 1: The J.M. Smucker Company building — aka the Jif peanut butter plant on Winchester Road — is the largest peanut butter-producing facility in the world. (WKYT)
Fact 2: Lexington holds a Guinness Book of World Records title for the largest gathering of people wearing hard hats — 2,136 people. The record was set at a UK men’s basketball game against Vanderbilt at Rupp Arena on Jan. 12, 2019. The hard hats were donated by local company Bullard.
Fact 3: Burgoo — a delicious + meaty soup staple found on menus around the city — was once made from blackbirds and squirrels. Thankfully, today’s version of the stew is made with beef, chicken, or pork. (VisitLEX)
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