Enter: Lex Glow Ride, a family-friendly, community bike ride lighting up Coolavin Park this Friday, Nov. 7. (While the event has traditionally been held on Saturdays, this year it’s moving to Friday.)
Now celebrating its 5th anniversary, Glow Ride brings bikers, skaters, scooter enthusiasts, and roller skaters together to light up the night with bike lights and reflective gear. The fun starts at 5 p.m., with the ride beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Youth and adult bikes to check out on a first-come basis
Food trucks, activities, and free hot chocolate
Now that the evenings are becoming darker earlier, Glow Ride invites Lexingtonians of all ages and experience levels to learn about bike and alternative transportation safety. Read: Helping everyone feel comfortable, confident, and safe while enjoying their community.
Trust us: You’ll want tograb a friend and join the ride. Don’t forget to wear your brightest lights, or pick up some reflective giveaways on-site.
A. The glowing bikes and lights, obviously
B. The community and togetherness
C. One vote for food trucks and hot chocolate
D. The reminder to “Be Seen. Be Safe.”
E. Other
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Ford’s Garage has rolled into Lexington, opening its doors at Fayette Mall. The 8,000-sqft restaurant blends vintage automotive style with classic comfort food, featuring antique cars, gas pumps, and other nostalgic touches that make diners feel like they’ve stepped into a 1920s service garage. (PR Newswire)
Travel
Blue Grass Airport is enhancing airport navigability with GoodMaps, a new indoor GPS system offering turn-by-turn directions, audio cues, and step-free routes. The technology, which supports more than 18 languages, helps travelers of all abilities navigate the terminal independently. (ABC 36)
Cause
Bourbon n’ Toulouse is teaming up with FoodChain to fight food insecurity in Lexington. Each Wednesday through Jan. 1, the restaurant will donate one meal for every meal purchased, helping feed locals as demand for meals continues to rise.
Arts
November is Arts Month, and LexArts has dropped a lineup of arts-inspired events to enjoy. Editor Alexis’s pick: A Bluebird Cafe Experience, where the magic of the iconic Nashville music venue is recreated in Lexington on Saturday, Nov. 15. Fun fact: Bluebird Cafe is where Taylor Swift landed her first record deal.
History
For the second year, the City of Lexington is honoring Veteran’s Day with the Veterans Street Banner Program. Thirty Fayette County service members are featured along Vine Street, each banner highlighting their military service.
Outdoors
If you’re reading this before 8:19 a.m., it’s not too late. The year’s second supermoon hits its peak illumination this morning at 8:19 a.m. — solook up. We think you’ll get a kick out of its name.
Shop
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Health
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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.
The Bluebird Cafe Experience, also known as the LexArts Arty Party, was a hit last year under host Jim Richardson. He’s returning with three other artists to bring the Nashville country music scene to Lexington, offering an intimate evening of music and storytelling. Tickets are available online and capped at 50 guests.
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