Everyone deserves a little treat for their birthday. | Photo courtesy of @acupofcommonwealth
We love celebrating our birthdays by supporting local businesses, so we’re sharing some of our favorite spots to grab free goodies. Use our list below — a gift that keeps on giving — to find a spot to treat yourself. Pro tip: Always bring an ID or other form of birthday proof.
Bella Notte, 3715 Nicholasville Rd. | Dive into a free panna cotta with the purchase of a pasta dish.
Bourbon n’ Toulouse, Various locations | Get a taste of Louisiana here in LEX with a BOGO entree or free dessert on your birthday.
Carson’s, Various locations | Finish up your elevated Appalachian dinner with a free ice cream dessert.
Malone’s, Various locations | Satisfy your birthday with any dessert menu item, except the chocolate cake.
Lexington Coffee Shop Food Drive | 9 a.m. | Kenwick Table, Common Grounds, and Third Street Stuff | Price of purchase | Grab a coffee at Kenwick Table, Common Grounds, or Third Street Stuff and support Hunger Action Day with limited-edition awareness-raising coffee sleeves.
Children’s cooking class | 4-6 p.m. | Dunbar Center | Free | Calling all young chefs — show off your cooking skills at this interactive class where kids will learn how to make a cheese pizza.
Thursday, Sept. 11
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | 7 p.m. | Kroger Field | $25 | Join the Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters’ annual 9/11 stair climb — honoring heroes and supporting the Lexington Police & Fire Memorial in Phoenix Park.
Friday, Sept. 12
Wawa Grand Opening | 8 a.m. | Wawa, Nicholasville | Free | Celebrate the Wawa grand opening — enjoy free coffee, meet Wally Goose, join the ribbon-cutting, and watch the Hoagies for Heroes competition — the first 250 guests can grab a t-shirt.
Saturday, Sept. 13
I - We - Y Inclusive Music Festival | 12-9 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | Price of purchase | Enjoy a full day of live music, interactive activities, local food, and community resources in a fully accessible, inclusive environment for all ages and abilities.
East End Evenings | 6-8 p.m. | Charles Young Park | Price of purchase | Grab your lawn chair and discover Lexington’s newest outdoor concert series featuring Boogie G and the Titanics.
The Kentucky Blood Center is launching its “Winter Warrior Club” Sept. 8–Oct. 11. Donors giving three times during the season can earn a T-shirt, movie tickets, and a KBC Tervis Tumbler. (ABC 36)
Closed
Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen announced yesterday that its Broadway at the Square café will not reopen. The Lexington-based café thanked patrons for their support and encouraged visits to its other Lexington and Louisville locations.
Health
Standard and high-dose flu shots are now available at the University of Kentucky retail pharmacies for UK students, faculty, staff, and the greater Lexington area. (UKNOW)
Development
Applications recently opened for Lexington’s Corridors Enhancement Match Grant Program, which funds neighborhood projects like beautification, clean-ups, and tree replacement along 32 eligible roadways. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 10.
Drink
The Greenery, a coffee and social space in The Grove, has launched its new fall menu, featuring a Tiramisu Latte, Toffee Coffee, and Apple Chai-der. The seasonal drinks are now available for coffee lovers seeking warm, autumn-inspired flavors.
State
Three winning Powerball tickets were recently sold in Kentucky — one worth $100,000 in Louisa and two worth $50,000 in Louisville and online. Kentucky Lottery officials urge winners to sign their ticket, keep it safe, and claim prizes within 180 days. (WKYT)
Cause
Grab a bite, do some good. On Thursday, Sept. 18, Dining Out For Life Bluegrass makes it easy — just eat at a participating Lexington restaurant, and at least 25% goes to AVOL Kentucky’s mission to end HIV and challenge the stigma around it.*
Seasonal
Fall porch envy starts here. King’s Gardens has 40+ varieties of pumpkins + gourds, mums, and all the cozy touches to win “Front Porch of the Month” this season. Mention LEXtoday for a free pumpkin (up to $11.99 value) with a $20+ purchase through Friday, Sept. 26. One per customer.*
Holiday
The holidays are hectic, but your lights don’t have to be. Let Window Genie handle the setup, maintenance, and takedown while you kick back and soak in the seasonal magic. Snag a free quote — and get a 10% discount on installs completed before Saturday, Nov. 15.*
Sports
College football Saturdays, NBA playoffs, championship golf — it’s all included on ESPN Unlimited, plus Disney+ and Hulu for your first 12 months. Stream everything for $29.99.*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Like many of you, I spent the weekend at the Lexington Humane Society’s annual Doggie Paddle. To my surprise, my recent rescue Jojo loved every splash — making it a day to remember.
Big thanks to the local vendors — Jojo enjoyed visiting the tables.
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