Join Councilmember Susan Lamb
and her guests
Thursday, August 29 - 10 a.m.
Lexington Public Library
Tates Creek Branch
3628 Walden Drive
- 2019 District Meetings -
October 17 @ 7 p.m.
December 5 @ 10 a.m.
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
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This month at the Tates Creek Branch
Fayette County Public School students can ride free on Lextran to any Lexington Public Library branch all summer long. Learn more at lexpublib.org/studentsuccess.
Make Your Own Forky
Saturday August 3: 2 - 3 p.m.
Recommended for the whole family
Classic Horror Film Fest: "The Caterpillar"
Tuesday, August 6: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Recommended for adults and seniors
Family Drive-In Movie
Thursday, August 8: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Recommended for families, toddlers and preschoolers
Kid's Colorful Crafts
Thursday, August 8: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, August 10: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Recommended for families and k-5th grade
Back to School Game Night!
Tuesday, August 13: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Recommended for families, k-5th grade, middle school and high school
Afternoon Book Tasting
Saturday, August 17: 2 - 3 p.m.
Recommended for seniors and adults
Registration is required
Special Topics in Photography: Tates Creek Photographers
Monday, August 19: 7 - 9 p.m.
Recommended for adults, seniors and high school
Book Brunch Discussion Group
Wednesday, August 21: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Recommended for adults and seniors
DIY Wand Making
Saturday, August 24: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Recommended for adults and seniors
Teen/Tween VR Gaming Party
Saturday, August 24: 3 - 4 p.m.
Recommended for middle school and high school
Families Explore
Saturday, August 31: 2 - 4 p.m.
Recommended for families, k-5th, middle school and high school
See a complete list of activities at the Tates Creek Library at www.lexpublib.org/locations/tates-creek-branch or call 859-231-5500.
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Mindful Walks
Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
Walking meditation with mental health counselor Emily Porter, LPCC.
Junior Master Gardener Camp
Monday-Friday, August 5 - 9: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Campers will be certified Junior Master Gardeners by the end of camp.
Insect Safari at The Arboretum
Saturday, August 17: 5 p.m. - 9 a.m.
Join us for a family-friendly night of insects, spiders and science!
Pesky Plants
Saturday, August 24: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A workshop on the ecology and identification of the most common problematic plants in the Bluegrass.
The Monarch Butterfly
Monday, August 28: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn about the Monarch Butterly, its lifecycle, incredible journey across the US, and its favorite food, milkweed.
Some events require an admission fee or donation. Please contact the Arboretum for additional information.
Recommended for children ages 2-10 and their families.
Cost is $ 3 per person or $10 per family
Call 859-257-6955
or visit www.arboretum.ca.uky.edu for more information.
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The first day of classes for Fayette County Public Schools is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th, which reminds us to keep an eye out for students, buses and extra activity around school buildings.
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There are so many things to do at Lexington's over 100 parks, natural spaces and 65 miles of trails. From playgrounds to spray grounds to horseback riding, hiking, golf, pickleball, volleyball, bike riding and so much more, there is something for everyone to get outside and enjoy! And free movies too!
Learn more about all of the great things to do and download the Spring-Summer Guide at the Lexington Parks & Recreation web page.
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AUGUST MEETINGS
August 13
1 p.m. General Government & Social Services Committee
3 p.m. Council Work Session
August 15
6 p.m. Council Meeting
August 20
1 p.m. Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee
3 p.m. Council Work Session
August 27
1 p.m. Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee
3 p.m. Council Work Session
August 29
4:30 p.m. Quarterly Committee of the Whole Meeting
6 p.m. Council Meeting
You are welcome to attend all Urban County Council meetings. You can also watch the meetings online here.
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4th District Updates
Sanitary Sewer work continues on Lansdowne Drive in front of the Signature Club. Work is being done during the overnight hours and is expected to be completed by August 9th.
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Residents and drivers along Wilson Downing Road, Laredo Dive, Lancelot Lane and nearby streets will notice construction work in the area over the next few weeks. The project will reduce sanitary sewer overflows in the area, leading to a cleaner environment and a reduction in water pollution
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The Malabu Drive at Tates Creek Road remains closed while a new bridge is constructed there. The project is expected to take several more weeks to complete.
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The Fayette County PVA's office will be driving through some neighborhoods inspecting the exterior of homes between now and December. This is in preparation for 2020 property tax values. The resulting reassessment notices will be mailed approximately April 15, 2020. Learn more about the assessment process at www.fayettepva.com
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Kentucky American Water will continue opening and flushing hydrants. This is part of the normal maintenance for the water distribution system and helps remove natural sediment that builds up in the pipes over time. See when work may be going on in your area using the online map.
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MetroNet continues with construction of their fiber-optic network in Lexington and the 4th District. Visit www.metronetinc.com for more information and an interactive map to keep up with construction in Lexington. Contact MetroNet at 877-386-3876 or contact our office at 859-280-8257 if you have questions or concerns.
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Lexington's 4th Urban County Council District is diverse, with residents who care for their community. Nestled between Tates Creek and Nicholasville Roads, the 4th District spans from just south of the Arboretum all the way to the Jessamine County line. The District includes several schools and public parks, a public golf course, a hospital, and a public library. The District is home to a variety of neighborhood, condo, townhome and homeowner associations, and enjoys some of the area's most popular shopping and dining destinations.
Learn more about Lexington's 4th District here.
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The 2020 Census is just around the corner, and applications are now being accepted for 2020 Census jobs right here in Lexington. Visit www.census.gov/jobs to apply and for more information.
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The LFUCG Environmental Commission is seeking nominations for the 49th Annual Environmental Awards. If you know someone or an organization who has gone above and beyond to improve the local environment, send an email LFUCGEnvCom@gmail.com for more information. Visit www.lfucgec.org/ for more information. |
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 Did you know that Lexington's Family Care Center provides services to families with young children?
The Family Care Center provides an intensive case management program for families with young children through case management for parents.
The Family Care Center provides full-day, quality childcare for children six weeks to four years of age.
The Family Care Center provides in-home services for new and expectant parents. This home visitation program is for parents who are expecting or have recently had a baby. It teaches new and expecting parents about health, pregnancy, home safety, bonding, and infant development.
The Family Care Center offers a teen parent education program that helps young mothers learn parenting and life skills while completing requirements for a high school diploma.
The Family Care Center is home to a University of Kentucky primary care clinic that serves pediatric patients.
Volunteers are always needed, and there is a running wishlist of items the Center can use to provide additional support to help families get started on the right foot.
To learn more about their services and to take a look at how you can help, visit www.lexingtonky.gov/family-care-center.
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The City of Lexington has launched a social media campaign to encourage roadway users - drivers, cyclists and pedestrians - to get around safely.
Safe Streets is a campaign designed to make Lexington’s roadways safe for all users – motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
The campaign was first launched in 2017 with social media ads, traffic box wraps, yard signs and sidewalk stencils. Later this summer, the campaign will expand to include signs with safe cycling tips at key locations and distribution of clip-on lights and reflectors to cyclists and pedestrians.
Safe Streets is funded by the City of Lexington and a Paula Nye Memorial Bicyclist and Pedestrian Education Grant. These grants are funded by sales of Kentucky’s Share the Road license plate and managed by the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeways Commission.
Visit https://www.lexingtonky.gov/SafeStreets to learn more about the program and how you can get involved.
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Property owners, apartment managers, directors and maintenance personnel are invited to attend this free seminar to help address crime reduction on and in rental properties and improving the quality of living conditions for residents. Personnel from Code Enforcement, Tenant Services, the Police and Fire Departments, along with attorneys and special guest speakers will be there for you and your questions!
The seminar will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 21 at the Lexington Police Department – West Sector, 1795 Old Frankfort Pike. Lunch will be provided.
Please email the pre-registration form to CFMHprogram@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov or fax to (859) 425-2007 to the attention of Officer Bean.
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The Lexington Police Department needs the community's help in identifying crime suspects. Cases are featured on the LexIDme website with video or photographic evidence that links person(s) with an alleged crime, such as a theft or some other type of criminal activity.
If you recognize someone or have additional information about a case, you can submit a tip through the page. The tip will go directly to the case detective. You may also call 859-258-3600 to speak directly with an officer or submit a tip anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
Contact the police Public Information Office or visit www.lexingtonky.gov/lexidme for more information.
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Lexington continues the temporary suspension of its paper recycling program, but a recycling program jump-start is on the way.
Because the market is currently saturated, the city is not accepting paper for recycling. So with the exception of dry corrugated cardboard, any paper received at the recycle center will be sent to the landfill for the time being.
In the meantime, reducing paper waste as much as possible is the best solution.
Remember that plastic bottles, tin cans and dry corrugated cardboard are still recyclable.
Stay up to date on the status of Lexington's paper recyclables at lexingtonky.gov/recycleupdates
LexGoGreen Radio
Tune into Lexington Community Radio every Monday at 11 a.m. for LexGoGreen Radio.
Sign up for 311 Alerts
311 Alerts is a system that allows residents to sign up for text or email notifications about city services and programs.
Citizens may register to receive notifications for:
- Curbside waste collection schedule changes due to holidays or weather
- Vacuum leaf collection dates and schedule
- Special collection events such as Household Hazardous Waste Collections and Paper Shred
- Volunteer events such as Reforest the Bluegrass and River Sweep.
- Alerts when conditions are right for sanitary sewer overflows.
Visit LexingtonKY.gov/ 311alerts or register through the LexCall app for Android and iPhone. Select which notifications you’d like to receive, choose text or email notifications and provide your contact information.
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Do you know who to call?
911: emergency
859-258-3600: Lexington Police Dept. non-emergency
859-280-8241 or 859-280-8257: Councilmember Susan Lamb
211: social services & emergency living services assistance
311: city services
859-252-1771: Fayette County Sheriff
859-231-5500: Tates Creek Library
859-381-3620: Tates Creek High School
859-381-3582: Southern Middle School
859-381-3589: Southern Elementary School
859-381-3500: Lansdowne Elementary School
859-381-3403: Glendover Elementary School
411: local telephone directory assistance
511: state traffic information resource directory
611: telephone company service
711: Telecommunications Relay Service
811: call before you dig to locate underground utilities
Download a printable directory here.
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