Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, additional protocols are in place to ensure healthy at work standards while still allowing for public comment. The meetings will be held via video teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency because it is not feasible to offer a primary physical location for the meeting. You may view the meeting on LexTV spectrum channel 185, Metronet channel 3, Windstream channels 3 and 20, or via live stream.
Residents may choose to make a public comment in one of two ways:
Register to speak during a zoom meeting
Submit a written comment to be entered into the official meeting record.
* The deadline to register to speak during public comment is noon the day prior to the meeting.
The registration link and listed process is for Urban County Council standing committees, work sessions and council meetings only.
Mayor Linda Gorton delivers State of the City/County Address
On Tuesday, Mayor Linda Gorton delivered the annual report to the residents of Lexington. Like most of our meetings over the last year, it looked a little different, but we were all able to participate virtually.
Sponsored again this year by the Lexington Forum, the event began with the presentation of the Forum’s annual awards. Congratulations to the winners!
Despite the pandemic, the city made progress in 2020. That was Mayor Gorton's focus during her address.
We've seen construction on buildings, trails and our sanitary sewer system completed ahead of schedule and under budget; an economy performing better than expected; the formation of a Racial Justice & Equality Commission; and employees being hired and projects being completed throughout our departments.
Moving forward the Racial Justice & Equity Task Force will be collaborating with UK to see to it that recommendations are implemented. More information on that can be found below.
As we know, our battle with COVID-19 is not over, but we are so close to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. More information and resources on COVID-19 can be found below.
I look forward to working with Mayor Gorton and my colleagues to make sure our city continues to move forward.
Lisa Higgins-Hord to join work on Racial Justice commission
Lisa Higgins-Hord, Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement at the University of Kentucky, is going to take on some new part-time responsibilities -- working to implement the Mayor’s Racial Justice and Equality Commission recommendations, and other equity issues, Mayor Linda Gorton announced this week.
“We’ve made progress on implementing these recommendations, but I want to move faster by placing prominence on this work, so we are giving this effort a huge boost,” Gorton said. “Lisa is going to help us take action on these reforms.” Higgins-Hord will oversee a City Hall team that has been working to implement the Task Force recommendations and other equity issues, plus continue her work at UK.
“Representation matters ... Owning the identity of our community matters,” Higgins-Hord said. “I commend the wisdom of the leadership and the dedication of the task force members who worked diligently in providing us with this framework. We are in an evolutionary time marked with a common purpose to move this set of dynamic and fluid recommendations forward. These recommendations will serve as the basis for our work, and must not be done in isolation. They must be connected into synergistic spaces that seek change within the black community. Within these spaces, sustainable and scalable transformative community partnerships can be formed to build a more whole and thriving community for all. I am a firm believer that serving our community is to secure our future.”
Gorton thanked UK and President Eli Capilouto. “UK is clearly demonstrating its support for this work. UK values collaboration and recognizes a mutually beneficial opportunity, especially efforts pertaining to transformative community work,” Gorton said. “This is a critical moment to focus on an opportunity we cannot afford to waste. Lisa knows UK, she knows City government, she has the confidence of the Council, and she knows the community … she can pull together resources from all corners of our City.” Higgins-Hord served as Sixth District councilmember last year.
The 70-member Commission, chaired by Roszalyn Akins and Dr. Gerald L. Smith, got to work in July. By October, the hard-working group had produced a 68-page report with 54 recommendations.
While Gorton would like to move faster to make changes, the City has not been standing still. Several commission recommendations have already been put in action, including:
Provide rental assistance to keep people in their homes and assist with utility costs.
Use the Mayor’s Mobile Testing Program to ensure access to coronavirus testing in areas disproportionately affected by the virus … testing in Lexington is a national model … and soon we will apply what we have learned to vaccine distribution.
Rename Cheapside Park. It’s now Henry Tandy Centennial Park, and work continues on reimagining the park.
Expand One Lexington’s Safety NET violence intervention program by adding additional street outreach workers, who offer resources, such as social workers, to help families and provide youth with the resources they need to be safe and successful.
Thanks to a partnership with UK HealthCare, this violence intervention can now begin at the hospital. Members of the trauma team describe the Safety Net program to the patient and offer to contact a street outreach worker.
The City is funding a Disparity Study to determine whether minority companies are getting their fair share of government contracts.
The City is purchasing body-worn cameras for all police officers.
The Mayor is proposing a new government department focusing on housing, which will be part of this year’s budget proposal.
The city has launched a program to provide access to mental health professionals through a 24-hour crisis outreach team. New Vista, Fayette County's Community Health Center, was awarded a $2 million grant to create a Crisis Outreach Team. This team of mental health practitioners is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to mental health crises. Our first responders have been working with this team.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
LFCHD continues to follow the federal/state guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination distribution. The clinics are currently limited to Phase 1A healthcare workers who live in or work in Lexington, and Phase 1B Lexington residents who are age 70 and older; and have issues with mobility/transportation/technology preventing them from getting vaccinated at other locations.
Please know this is NOT a guarantee of getting the vaccination. This is a way to be notified about future vaccination clinics as they become available. If you have questions, please call us at 859-899-2222 or email covid19vaccine@lfchd.org.
Please know this is NOT a guarantee of getting the vaccination. This is a way to be notified about future vaccination clinics as they become available. If you have questions, please call us at 859-899-2222 or email covid19vaccine@lfchd.org.
While there are no current plans for public vaccination clinics, please keep watching our social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) and this website for any details on clinics for the future. You can also learn more here: Lexington COVID-19 Vaccine Information. Please note: the vaccine is NOT available at the health department.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you want to volunteer for the COVID-19 vaccination response, please sign up through the Medical Reserve Corp!
Have Vaccine questions? You can read a transcript of our January 13 Vaccine Clinic Facebook live for answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions.
Kentucky’s Regional Vaccination Clinic Information Updated Jan. 28, 2021: Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced the state’s first regional COVID-19 vaccination clinics, including at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena, 4089 Ironworks Pike, Lexington. The clinics start at 10 a.m. Feb. 2. This for Phase 1B ages 70 and older.
Registration starts at 5 p.m. Jan. 28 at Kroger.com/CovidVaccine. Note: we are not responsible for this site and cannot answer questions about the process or clinics. State vaccine information can be found at vaccine.ky.govor 855-598-2246.
City of Lexington’s Vaccination Information
Please visit here to learn more about the City of Lexington’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
As of January 27, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported 28,702 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lexington and 191 deaths.
Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 by following these guidelines ALL THE TIME:
Wear a cloth face-covering in public
Avoid close contact with others
Wash your hands often
Stay home if you are sick.
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department updates COVID-19 numbers Monday - Saturday, with charts and graphs for additional information, at lfchd.org.
Fayette County is in the “red zone” on the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s map at kycovid19.ky.gov.
COVID-19 CALL CENTER PHONE NUMBER: (859) 899-2222 Essential COVID-19 information for Lexington: COVID-19 and Lexington
For daily updates on COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, please visit kycovid19.ky.gov.
COVID-19 testing Mayor's Mobile Neighborhood Testing Program
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., January 28 – 30 at The Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., February 4 – 6 at The Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road
Other Testing Sites
Free, drive-up testing will be available 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Easter Seals Cardinal Hill, 1900 Richmond Road. No appointment is necessary.
Testing is also available at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 500 Newtown Pike. Testing is available 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary.
There is additional drive-up testing available 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Southland Christian Church, 2349 Richmond Road. No appointment is necessary.
Testing is available, with an appointment, at 1350 Bull Lea Road and in the Blue Lot of Kroger Field (enter off Alumni Drive). Free drive-thru testing is available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., seven days a week. Appointments are required and can be made by visiting lexington.wildhealth.com.
There are more than 20 places in Lexington to get a COVID-19 test. Most are FREE and three where you can just drive through without an appointment. Find full details of COVID-19 information, including testing options, by visiting lexingtonky.gov/COVID-19.
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will stop its COVID-19 at-home testing program on Saturday, Jan. 30, to allow staff to increase efforts in other areas of the response, including investigation and isolation of new cases, and vaccine administration.
Lexington's COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program
Do you have rent due? Are you facing eviction?
As Fayette County begins to rebound from the impacts of COVID-19, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has established a Housing Stabilization Partnership Program to minimize trauma and crisis caused by lack of secure housing.
This program will also reduce evictions, allow landlords to get substantial payments for back rent, reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 by allowing individuals and families to practice Healthy at Home, and reduce the impact on the homeless service delivery system.
Eligibility requirements:
80% or below area median income; and
Fayette County resident as of March 1, 2020; and
Certification of inability to pay rent is COVID-19 related; and
Certification of possible or pending eviction with total rental arrears owed or evidence of eviction since August 24, 2020 with the complaint filed after May 1, 2020 for nonpayment of rent as cause.
If you do not yet have a court date, go to covid19renterhelp.orgto complete an application.
Residents with a court date can directly contact one of the following partner agencies for assistance:
Healthy at Home Utility Relief Fund
Kentucky still has about $11 million in federal funds for the Healthy at Home Utility Relief Fund, which helps residents pay their water, wastewater, natural gas or utility bills. To qualify for assistance, applicants must have a household income at/below 200% of the federal poverty line and have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Assistance Amounts:
Water, sewer, or wastewater bills: Up to $500
Electric and gas bills: Up to $200 for one month. You can reapply up to the $400 total limit.
Households needing utility assistance should contact their local Community Action Office. To locate your local office, please call 800-456-3452 or clickhere.
Applicants must supply the following documents:
Most current utility bill
Proof of arrearage, payment plan, or disconnect notice for utilities
Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household
Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month
RHISE (Rental Hardship to Impacted Service Employees)is proposed for households below 60% AMI, or approximately $47,000 for a 4-person household. The targeted population is service employees in public-facing service industries, including: non-profit community service sector; child care or health care; education; retail and customer service; and food, hospitality, and entertainment. Maximum aggregate award is capped at $2,000 per household. Residents must demonstrate a current delinquency or arrearage in rental or utility payments. Please find attached the program guidelines and informational flyer for convenient reference.
RHISE is federally-funded with $500,000 in CDBG from US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, as part of CARES Act. Council authorized this funding earlier this spring, as part of an initial COVID-19 funding package.
Note: This RHISE program is separate and distinct from the pending Housing Assistance Proposals, soon to be introduced to Council for funding consideration.
The RHISE Program can help local workers prevent rental eviction & displacement. Please contact our team at Community & Resident Services for more information at 859-300-5300.
Mayor waives local liquor license renewal fees
Last week, Mayor Linda Gorton waived 2020 liquor license renewal fees for bars, restaurants and several other facilities. The waiver applies to businesses shut down by Governor Andy Beshear’s orders as “non-essential,” or those required to operate under limited capacity because of COVID-19.
The City also invested $2.5 million in grants to small businesses, including several bars and restaurants, to help with COVID expenses.
The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has already waived the state license renewal fees for these businesses. By executive order, Gorton is waiving the local fees.
Any business that has already paid its fees for 2020 will have fees waived for 2021.
The fees range in cost, depending upon the type and size of the business. The impact on the city budget is estimated at $750,000, spread out over two budget cycles.
The nation’s hospitality industry has been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. That’s also true for Lexington.
The waiver applies to those who hold a Brewer’s License; Caterer’s License; Extended Hours Supplemental License; Limited Restaurant License; Microbrewery License; NQ1 Retail Drink License – convention centers, racetracks, state parks, etc.; NQ2 Retail Drink License – restaurants, hotel restaurants/bars, airport restaurants, etc.; NQ3 Retail Drink License – private clubs, bed and breakfasts, etc.; NQ4 Malt Beverage Drink License – supplemental for small farm wineries, breweries, etc.; Qualified Historic Site License; Quota Retail Drink License (bars); Special Sunday Retail Drink License; Supplemental Bar License; and Entertainment Destination Center License.
Make sure your PPE ends up in the trash and not on the ground! Litter clogs storm drains and harms stream quality, so make sure you don’t leave anything behind. It’s easy for a mask or gloves to slip out of your pocket while you’re loading groceries or looking for your keys, so double check to be sure.
Fight the flu for FREE all fall and winter!
Free flu shots throughout the flu season will be available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY starting Oct. 5 in our Public Health Clinic, 650 Newtown Pike. Call 859-288-2444 to make an appointment, starting Oct. 5. Walk-ins will not be accepted due to requirements to maintain physical distancing.
¡Luche contra la gripe GRATIS todo el otoño y el invierno!
Las vacunas gratis de la gripe estarán disponibles durante toda la temporada de la gripe SOLO CON CITA a partir del 5 de octubre en nuestra Clínica de Salud Pública, 650 Newtown Pike. Llame al 859-288-2444 para hacer una cita, a partir del 5 de octubre. No se aceptarán personas sin cita debido a los requisitos para mantener el distanciamiento físico.
American Red Cross Wheels Paratransit Service will begin fare collection on January 31. Specific questions for Wheels should be directed to 859-233-3433.
Nourish Lexington feeding our community
Nourish Lexington, powered by FoodChain has been feeding our community, employing local restaurants and caterers and supporting Kentucky farmers. They have provided over 200,000 made from scratch meals utilizing locally grown ingredients and have invested over half a million dollars in our local community since the pandemic began in March 2020.
“Our community is so grateful for the work of FoodChain and their partners,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “They are working hard to ensure our most vulnerable neighbors have access to nutritious meals, they are also stimulating our local economy by purchasing ingredients from farmers and partnering with our local restaurants and caterers.”
February's discussion will focus on the ways our city is planning to address the challenges our vulnerable residents face when it comes to meeting our most fundamental human needs, including – food, housing, safety, and access to basic services that many of us take for granted.
Join our expert panelists -
Chris Ford, (Guest Moderator & Commissioner of Social Services)
Heather Dieffenbach, Executive Director, Lexington Public Library
Sharon Price, Executive Director, Community Action Council
Christine Smith, Executive Director, Seedleaf
Lauren Weaver, GISP, Long Range Senior Planner, City of Lexington
Register in advance, and submit your questions to add to the discussion!
LFUCG’s Geographic Information Services department has officially launched the LFUCG Data Hub – and they need your feedback! Visit the LFUCG Data Hub (data.lexingtonky.gov) and check out the new features, some of which include:
Interactive maps such as the Park Finder, Official Zoning Atlas, Snow Plow Tracker, and more!
Datasets for Community, Development, Environmental, Historical, and Transportation, which includes things like neighborhood associations, zoning overlays, tree canopy cover, historic comprehensive plans, and much more!
Interactive functionality that allows you to easily preview (and download) mapped content
After some exploration – please consider providing GIS with some feedback by taking a short survey. This will help staff determine what types of content folks are interested in and what they would like to see added in the future. The link to the survey can be accessed from the LFUCG Data Portal home page.
Happy mapping!
The Mayor’s Sustainable Growth Task Force has launched a new website to serve as a hub of information relating to Lexington’s Sustainable Growth Study – an effort tied closely to the Goals and Objectives of Imagine Lexington.
The outcomes of the study are intended to provide “an objective, transparent, and reliable framework to inform long-term land use decisions involving the Urban Service Boundary and its role in protecting the urban and rural balance that makes Lexington unique.”
We encourage you to visit the new website for updates on the study, which include important documents, presentations, and meeting information.
Looking for a rewarding job where you can build strong leaders of tomorrow? Apply to be our Youth Program Coordinator today! Submit cover letters and resumes to Briana Persley at bpersley@lexingtonky.gov.
DEADLINE: Friday, February 19th.
For more information: partners4youth.org/employment-opportunity/
Job alert: We're hiring an Environmental Education Coordinator! "A motivated team player with a passion for equity in environmental education" - does this sound like you? Learn more at LexingtonKY.gov/EE. (Deadline: Feb. 15)
Storm Water Work in District 2
For the week starting Monday, February 1 through Friday February 5, 2021Leak Eliminators, LLC. (an LFUCG contractor) could be on the following streets performing Storm Water work.
ARBOR STATION COURT
ARBOR STATION WAY
S FORBES ROAD
ROCKAWAY PLACE
Certain conditions may call for an alteration of this schedule.
McConnell Springs Junior Naturalist Explorer Packs
Explorer packs are designed for Junior Naturalists to use when they are out in the field exploring the world. Each pack includes activities and supplies that relate to a monthly theme and come neatly and safely packaged in a backpack that you get to keep. Packs can be picked up at McConnell Springs beginning on from park staff inside of the education center. Explorer packs are provided at no charge.
St. Patrick's Parade and Festival shifts to possible fall event
Last year on March 11, the Bluegrass Irish Society Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival. The event was the first of many we would see through the year that were cancelled, postponed or dramatically altered.
Ten months later, we find ourselves in the position of once again putting our community first. The incidence of COVID-19 in Lexington, our state and nation has not eased and while the first of the vaccines that may stop the pandemic are being distributed, we are still months from significant progress.
After consultation with our board, our partners at Lexington Parks and Recreation and the Lexington Fayette County Health Department, we regretfully announce that we are will not hold the Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 13. Rather, we will tentatively plan for a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day mini-festival in September, with additional details to be announced.
A New Adventure For Your Dog
When was the last time you visited a new dog park? Winter is a great time to visit a new dog park while they are less crowded and take your dog for an adventure!
Coldstream Park
1850 Pisacano Drive
12 acres divided into two paddocks
Separate paddock for small dogs
Water hydrant available
Benches
Jacobson Park
4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road
8 acres divided into two paddocks
Shaded areas
Water hydrant available
Benches
Masterson Station Park
3051 Leestown Road
13.5 acres divided into two paddocks
Shaded areas with mature trees
Water hydrant available in each paddock
Benches
Phoenix Park
100 E Main Street
.1 acres in central downtown location (*dog pad, not a dog park)
Pilot urban dog park in cooperation with Anderson Communities
Pleasant Ridge Park
1350 Pleasant Ridge Park
.5 acres (*dog pad, not a dog park)
Water is available at the shelter/restroom building adjacent to the parking lot
Wellington Park
565 Wellington Way
7 acres divided into two paddocks
Shaded areas with mature trees
Water hydrant available outside the dog park
:A message from Columbia Gas
We have received reports of mail delays from customers in multiple states. These delays have affected the delivery of paper bills to customers and, in some cases, payments made by mail.
The U.S. Postal Service has released statements indicating it is experiencing unprecedented volume increase and limited employee availability due to the impacts of COVID-19.
Fortunately, more and more customers utilize paperless billing and online payment options and are unaffected by this issue. For those customers who are affected by this issue, there are several options:
Customers who are affected by this issue should call our Customer Care Center at 800-432-9345. Our representatives will work with customers facing possible interruption of service to allow additional time for mail-in payments to arrive.
Customers may check their balance and pay their bill when calling our Customer Care Center.
Customers may check their balance and pay their bill on our website anytime, anywhere and on any device.
Customers may pay their bill at authorized payment locations listed on our website. Please note: payments made at these locations may take additional time to post to accounts.
We regret the inconvenience these mail delays are causing our customers and pledge to work with them while this issue is resolved.
Lexington Rescue Mission Virtual Walk for Warmth
Although we would love to gather everyone together for our annual Walk for Warmth, our first priority is keeping you safe! That's why this year's Walk for Warmth will be a virtual event.
The 2021 walk is one of the most important ones ever. During a pandemic, when people are asked to shelter at home, it's especially important to help vulnerable people get off the street.
During the month of February, you can choose any day to do your two-mile (or length of your choice) walk to end homelessness. You can walk with others or alone. When you do walk, please send us a picture or short video to share on social media.
Registration is available online. The registration fee is $30 per person. All walkers will receive a t-shirt.
Just like past years, we urge you to get people to sponsor you for this important walk and top fund-raisers will receive prizes!
You can create a fund-raiser on your Facebook page to make it incredibly easy for your friends and family to donate to your Walk for Warmth. To get started, simply go to www.facebook.com/fund/LexingtonRescue/.
If you prefer fund-raising the old fashioned way, just download the Pledge collection form at walkforwarmth.org and start raising money to keep people in their homes.
Please turn in all your funds raised to end homelessness by February 22 to be eligible to receive prizes. Prizes for the top fund-raisers will be announced on February 25.
Town Branch Park announces milestones reached in 2020
Town Branch Park announced on Tuesday that it has raised $25.4 million dollars – nearly double what was raised previously and more than 80% of the campaign’s initial goal. As a result, the project is moving to the final design and engineering phase.
“We cannot be more excited about the community embracing the positive impact Town Branch Park will have on Lexington,” said Ann Bakhaus, chair of the Town Branch Park Board of Advisors. “Even in the midst of a pandemic, we have exceeded $25 million, which demonstrates the strong support for building the world-class park we promised from day one.”
Town Branch Park Executive Director Allison Lankford added: “We know that well-planned urban parks work as catalysts that spur and support private investment — both residential and commercial. During COVID-19, our parks have become even more highly valued assets — providing a sense of community, connection and recreation. As we look to safely reopen our community, Town Branch Park can play a critical role in the economic recovery.”
Each year, Town Branch Park reports to the community on significant milestones and accomplishments. In addition to reaching its fund-raising target, the Town Branch Park Board also selected a design consultant.
International and local firms have been hired to bring the project to life. Following a unanimous choice of the selection committee and the full board, Boston-based Sasaki will be the lead designer, supported by a team of local firms -- EHI, Strand, and CARMAN -- as well as Atlanta-based Rabun. Dean Builds will serve as the local construction manager.
“Sasaki is a world-class design firm that has extensive experience working with nonprofits such as Town Branch Park, which is a crucial factor to ensuring a successful design and implementation,” Bakhaus said. “It has a long track record of creating imaginative, inclusive public spaces that stand the test of time. With its expertise and celebrated interdisciplinary approach, Sasaki is best positioned to build off of the foundational Town Branch Park master plan and concept design from SCAPE to craft a design that will serve all of Lexington.”
Sasaki has led the design of civic open spaces across the country, including award-winning landscapes like Cincinnati’s Smale Riverfront Park, the Chicago Riverwalk, Boston City Hall Plaza and Moore Square in Raleigh. The 300-person firm has more than 60 years of experience working across the nation and around the globe.
“Sasaki shares our commitment to advancing an engaged and inclusive process,” Lankford said. “We are confident that Sasaki is the best choice to take the community’s vision and turn it into reality with input from the community and a talented team of local experts.
Dean Builds, a commercial and industrial construction company licensed in seven states, has expertise locally working with a variety of businesses, schools and universities. Dean Builds will work alongside Sasaki during the design phase to evaluate costs and budget and will subsequently oversee construction.
Design work will begin immediately. There will be several additional opportunities for continued community input and involvement throughout the process. Community engagement sessions with Sasaki will be held in late winter/early spring. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Town Branch Park is being built by the community for the community with private donations. Led by civic leaders and philanthropists, Town Branch Park is working to transform acres of parking in the Manchester Parking Lot behind Rupp Arena into an inviting, dynamic, fun, and uncommonly beautiful green space that will reflect the culture and spirit of Lexington. The Park will be funded, programmed and maintained through private donations and grants. https://www.townbranchpark.org/
Coldstream 200 Acre Master Plan - Stakeholder Input
I'm happy to be sharing an early look at the new public engagement website for the Coldstream Master Plan. This plan will evaluate infrastructure investments to prepare the site to attract new jobs, preserve and enhance the environment, and provide community assets and connectivity. This interface is being used to help you follow the project’s process, share your ideas, and ask questions. We invite you to click on the ‘Feedback’ tab to share your feedback. The more you comment, the more you will encourage others to participate.
Submissions are now open for “Beyond the Mask: Creation in Isolation.” This virtual art exhibition celebrates women across Kentucky in honor of International Women’s Day. All mediums and interpretations of the theme are welcome! The gallery goes live online March 6th, and will be the first gallery open to the public in 2021. Submit work by February 12 to womenrising2020@gmail.com.
Do you work in the healthcare field? Do you take photographs, paint, draw, sculpt, write poetry or create other forms of visual or literary work?
The Lexington Art League, in partnership with the UK Arts in HealthCare program and CREATE will be presenting a multi-faceted, health care exhibit in the spring of 2021 and would like to share your creativity and talent with the Lexington community and beyond.
Accepted works will be on display at Lexington Art League’s historic home and galleries at The Loudon House from March 19, 2021 through April 23, 2021. Submissions are due February 12th.
When you register, you can choose to complete a virtual race from anywhere, March 13 – March 31, or join us in person on March 13. If we are unable to host the in-person race due to Fayette County COVID-19 guidelines, all registrations will be automatically transitioned to the virtual race. Happy shuffling!
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Josh McCurn, 2nd District Councilmember
200 E Main Street
Office 519
Lexington, KY 40507
Office: 859-280-8239
Cell: 859-447-4887
jmccurn@lexingtonky.gov
