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Featured Events:


RUN FOR YOUR LIFE - 10th Annual 5K

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008

TIME:

7:30 AM: Late Registration

8:30 AM: Run / Walk Begins

PLACE:

Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, KY

DISTANCE:

5K (3.1 miles) Run / Walk

RACE FEE:

Before Friday, Sept. 12, 2008:

      $12 for students

      $15 for non-students

Late Registration:

      $15 for students

      $20 for non-students

PROCEEDS:

Race proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Free Clinic and PT Class of 2009

PRIZES:

Each participant will receive a 2008 Run For Your Life T-shirt.  Additional recognition will be given to the top male and female in each category, as well as the top three runners overall.  Door prizes will also be awarded.

 

POST-RACE PARTY & HEALTH FAIR:

Festivities will take place all morning, and will include free food, a stretching booth, and much more.

PARKING:

Attendants will be available to help with parking.  Please follow signs posted on race day.


Karl Shannon's 8th annual Crusin' For St. Jude Car Show

Saturday, September 20th

Saturday September 20th from 9am until 4pm, it's Karl Shannon's 8th annual Crusin For St. Jude Car Show at the High street parking lot for Rupp Arena. See millions of dollars of the regions best classic cars, trucks & motorcycles.  If you pre-register your vehicle, you get a full length CD, plus a T-shirt & other goodies.  We'll have live music from Broken Bow Recording artist Crossin' Dixon, plus local favorite Brad ALford & Saddle Tramp & guitarist Eric Sommer.  Spectator admission is free, and we'll have a lot of autographed items you can win.  ALL proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Sponsored by S & S Tire's The Street Source, B B & T, The Home Depot, and Commonwealth Cleaning.  Download your vehicle registration form here!

The Crusin for St. Jude Car Show is
brought to you by S & S Tire's The Street Source, B B & T, The Home Depot, Cadillac Ranch, and Commonwealth Cleaning.


Click Here for Registration Information
The Buddy Walk

September 27, 2008

Make plans now for the 6th Annual Buddy Walk, September 27th at beautiful Keenlend Race Course!

The Buddy Walk helps raise awareness of individuals with Down syndrome and raise funds to help with research and programs that improve their lives.

Plan to come join us and “Be A Buddy!”. There’ll be food, activities for the kids, entertainment - all benefiting this great cause. Registration begins at 8:30 and the Walk kicks off at 10.

To register on line visit www.dsack.org or call (859) 219-2017 for more information.

Memory Walk

September 21, 2008

The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk will take place on September 21, 2008 at 2pm at Applebee's Park on North Broadway. Nearly 1500 people across Central and Eastern Kentucky are expected to participate in this year's event to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease.

The Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk, nationally presented by Genworth Financial, and is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research programs. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. Champions include those living with the disease, families, caregivers, and corporate and community leaders. Americans who have participated in these walks have raised more than $200 million.

To start a team or make a donation, contact the Alzheimer's Association at: www.alz.org or 1.800.272.3900.

About the Alzheimer's Association:
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's research, care and support. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For more information, visit www.alz.org.

Other Events


Motorcycle Ride for Autism Education

September 6, 2008
WHERE:  HARMONY CHRISTIAN CHURCH   460 BYPASS BEHIND MCDONALD'S               GEORGETOWN, KY

REGISTRATION STARTS AT 1PM AND RIDE LEAVES AT 2PM       FEE $25                       T-SHIRTS  AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

RIDE WILL START AND END AT HARMONY CHRISTIAN, AND WILL BE AROUND 60-70 MILES LONG. (MORE INFO ABOUT ROUTE TO COME)

DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 DRAWING, AND FOOD AFTER THE RIDE ENDS 

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL US
 

Moose Riders Poker Run For Lexingtons Childrens Dream Factory

September 6, 2008
The Lexington Chapter of the Moose Riders, Lodge 215 will be having a Poker Run Sat. 09/06/08 at the Waterfront Resturant in Ford, Ky (Just past Hall's on the River). Registration will be from 10:00 A.M-12:00 Noon.Kick-Stands up at 12:15! We will have a Silent Auction with many nice items such as Helmets,a Gerbings Heated Motorcycle Jacket, Racing Motorcycle Gear, etc.. We will have a large amount of Raffel Prizes to win,courtesy of Many surrounding business. The Enty Fee is only $15.00 Per Bike, including Rider. Additional Poker Hands are $5.00. We will have a Best hand winner, and a worst hand winner. There will be a 50/50 Drawing also. Please come out and support a good cause and help us make a Child's Dream come true this November.
KID FEST

September 7, 2008

The Richmond Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce that the 8 Annual Kids Fest will be held Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday September 7 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Irvine McDowell Park. This free public event will feature several activities that will provide fun for the whole family! Activities will include: Inflatable play equipment, face painting, games and prizes, walk around characters, a petting zoo with $3 pony rides, and stage show acts. Stage shows will get under way on Saturday starting at 10:00 am, and will feature: The Wulfe Brothers, The Space Painter, Warren the Wizard, Lee Dean Ventriloquist and Kricket Puppet Show, Birds of Prey, and the Richard McHargue Cloggers. The Squallis Puppeteers will kick off the stage entertainment on Sunday at 1:00 pm. Be sure to catch KY Retile Zoo and Mark Comley’s magic show. You don’t want to miss the performance by Oogles n Googles at 4pm. Join us for what promises to be a great time! For more information about Kids Fest please call Lisa Cassity at 859-623-8753

Lexington Community Chorus

September 8, 2008
The Lexington Community Chorus is about to start its 18th year and wants you to join and sing with us.  We are welcoming all tenors, basses, altos, and sopranos who are college age or older and who want to sing.  There are no auditions.  We start our Fall 2008 Season on Monday evening, September 8th at 6:30 pm at Gethsemene Lutheran Church on Garden Springs Drive in Lexington.  For more information, please call Evelyn Seymour at 859-224-9551.
Beer Tasting

September 10, 2008
2nd Annual Alltech Bluegrass Relay Challenge

September 13, 2008 Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky



The Alltech Bluegrass Relay Challenge is a 4-person team relay event, promoting health and wellness in Central Kentucky. This fun and international event will take place on September 13, 2008 at the Kentucky Horse Park, home of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Registration for the 2008 event is now open.

We encourage you to take a look back at photos and video highlights of last year's memorable event brought to you by Alltech, delivering health and performance through nutrition for humans and animals.

A passion for performance, from Alltech... naturally


EXCEPTIONAL ART, MUSIC, WINE AND FOOD PLANNED FOR RISING SUN FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS & CRAFTS

September 13 & 14

More than 80 artists from around the country will be in Rising Sun, Indiana, September 13 and 14, for the first annual Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts. This juried festival of exceptional fine art and fine crafts, jewelry, pottery, handcrafted furniture, and musical instruments will be held in Rising Sun's historic Main Street District along the Ohio River.

The Festival is planned for 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14. There is no admission fee and parking will be free on the streets, and in businesses and lots throughout the city.

To complement the beautiful art, the Festival will feature three Indiana wineries - Carousel Winery from Bedford, Buck Creek Winery from Indianapolis, and Thomas Family Winery from Madison - offering samples from Indiana's excellent vineyards. Jamon Zeiler, a Rising Sun musician and master guitar-builder, has arranged for eight different acts to provide acoustic music throughout the Festival weekend. Food will be provided by Caleco Gourmet Concessions.

Rising Sun is one of Indiana's most beautiful riverfront towns. Art Calendar magazine includes it as one of the ten best towns in America for working artists and Rising Sun Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Festival visitors are invited to experience the unique ambiance and hospitality of Rising Sun enjoying the art and meeting the artists while taking a leisurely stroll through the town's flowered Main Street and scenic riverfront park.

Lexington Cornhole League

September 15, 2008

Lumipic (www.lumipic.com) and Champskate (www.champskate.com) have teamed up to bring great family entertainment to Lexington. We would like to invite the public to participate in the Lexington Cornhole League beginning September 15th 2008.  Due to overwhelming response, we are anticipating a great turnout for the first ever indoor season at Champs Entertaiment Complex in Lexington KY.  The complex offers a full service kitchen, beer and wine, Laser tag, video games and more. We will be offering two divisions of play limited to amateurs. Sorry, registered pro's will have to wait for our Open Tournament scheduled on October 10th 2009. Trophy's, T-Shirts, Cash  and prizes will be awarded.  Hurry to register at www.lumipic.com/lumipicleagues.html or call 859-391-6975. Families are encouraged to come enjoy the event. 

2008 Fall Blow Out - Truck and Tractor Pull

September 19-20, 2008
Cornhole Tournament

September 20th
The St. John/St. Francis Knights of Columbus are having a cornhole tournament to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Saturday, September 20th starting at 12 noon at Evans Orchard, 180 Stone Road in Georgetown.  Hayrides, face painting, kids games and cornhole!  For more information, call Jeff Caldwell at 502-316-3102 or check it out online at www.kofc11470.catholicweb.com
Little Elks Consignment Sale fall 2008

September 18 - 20, 2008

SOUTH ELKHORN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

LITTLE ELKS PRESCHOOL

4343 Harrodsburg Road

Lexington, KY 40513

859-223-1433

www.southelkhorncc.org

 

Thursday, September 18

5:30PM-9PM

 

Friday, September 19

9AM-7PM

 

Saturday, September 20

8AM-12NOON

 

For more information please contact South Elkhorn Christian

Church at 223-1433 or email at southelkhorn@juno.com.

 

Clothing sizes (newborn-juniors), Books, Toys, Car Seats, Strollers, Sporting Equipment, Dance Shoes and Accessories,  Homecoming and Prom Dances and Much More!!

Great for parents, grandparents, foster parents, teachers and day cares.

 

COME CHECK US OUT!!

CASA's 10K Run for Kids' Sake

September 20, 8:00 am at Spindletop Hall

Prize categories for all age groups.  Door prizes.  Cash ($500.) raffle drawing-tickets on site or can be purchased ahead of time.  Registration will be available through John's Family of Stores or contact debrak@lfucg.com.   All proceeds go to CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates-a non profit advocacy service for abused/neglected children removed from their homes.

League and Public Library Sponsor Urban County Council Candidate Forums

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Lexington, KY-The League of Women Voters of Lexington and the Lexington Public Library will co-sponsor a forum for candidates for all of the contested Urban/County Council seats on:

 

Sunday, September 21, 2008

1:30 until 4:30 p.m.

Central Public Library Auditorium

140 East Main Street

 

The forum will follow this approximate schedule.

 

            1:30 p.m.     District 2          Tom Blues, Randy Tobia

            2:00 p.m.     District 3          Diane Lawless, Eric Thomason, Troy Lacefield

            2:30 p.m.     District 5          Cheryl Blanton Fiegel, Edward T. Norton, III

            3:00 p.m.     District 7          K.C. Crosbie, Chris Logan

            3:30 p.m.     District 11        Peggy Henson, Logan Weiler, III

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The public is invited to attend to meet the candidates and submit questions in writing for the forum.


The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League does not endorse or oppose political candidates or parties.

Egyptian Band Fall Tea & Style Show

Sept. 21, 2008 - 2 PM
Oleika Shrine Temple, 326 Southland Dr.
Lexington, KY
Tickets--$15.
Call 859-333-0146 or 859-621-8999 for reservations.
 
Fashions by Coldwater Creek
Faith in Action Weekend

Grace Now / Health Now fundraiser
Sept 20 - 21

Saturday - 9AM: Golf scramble at Madison Country Club. Sign up alone and be placed on a team or sign your team of 4 up. There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams.

 

Saturday - 6PM: Silent auction begins, great stuff to bid on at the Armory

 

Saturday 7PM - Community Rally! Featuring Tiger Pennington

 

Sunday - 11AM: Point of Grace community playground day at Bluegrass.

 

All proceeds go to Grace Now and Health Now.

 

Contacts: Golf Scramble info -Jeff Hurst - 200-5496

                General info - Dena McDonald - 626-8990

Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts 5th Annual Car & Truck Show

September 21, 2008
Sunday, September 21st from 9am till 4pm, help out the Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts by attending the 5th Annual Car & Truck Show.  It takes place at Auto Zone on Blueberry Lane in Nicholasville.  It's free to spectators.  Vehicle registration is $13.00.  For more information, please contact Daryl Stevens at 859-382-1131.
Camp Horsin' Around Camp Out

September 26, 2008
Kentucky ADAPT's 2008 Fun Walk

Saturday, September 27, 2008
Jacobson Park, Shelter #4
Richmond Road (Lexington, KY)
Registration 8 - 9 a.m.
Fun Walk 9 - 10 a.m.

$20/person for preregistration, including a free T-shirt! 
$25/person the day of the event.  T-shirt depends on availability.

Go to www.kyadaptfunwalk.com for more information!

Kentucky ADAPT is a nonprofit committed to building a suitable independent living program for deaf adults who have additional disabilities.  Go to www.kyadapt.org for more details on this organization.
Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show and Sale

September 27-28, 2008
The Rockhounds of Central Kentucky will host  their 18th annual show on Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and on Sunday September 28 from 12 noon until 5:00 pm at the Kentucky National Guard Armory (behind the airport) on Airport Road.
 
The show will feature mineral, jewelry, and equipment dealers;  club sales, demonstrations, and exhibits;  silent auctions;  hourly door prize drawings for both children and adults;  a kid's quarry;  and a blacklight display.  The grand door prize drawing will be at 5:00 pm on Sunday and you do not have to be present to win.
 
Admission is $1 for adults, 50 cents for children 6-12, and $3 maximum per family.  Scouts in uniform get in free.  Contact Kay Fisher at (859) 537-1776 or kay19@a0l.com
Guided Tree Walk @ Lexington Cemetary

October 4, 2008
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With the arrival of fall comes the beautiful colors of trees. The colorful leaves can be found in abundance at The Lexington Cemetery. Before all the leaves have fallen, then cleared away for mulching, The Lexington Cemetery invites the community to join its Horticulturist Miles Penn, and other tree experts for a Guided Tree Walk, 9 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, beginning at the Henry Clay Monument.  Info:  www.lexcem.org, 255-5522, or info@lexcem.org.
Fall Carnival Yates Elemntary

October 4th, 2008
Noon - 4pm

695 East New Circle Rd. Inflatable’s, games, silent auction, food, rummage sale, vendor booths and raffle

Looking for vendor’s booth rental is 25.00 please contact: Kelli Lehr for more details 859-230-3099
ATTENTION! BRYAN STATION CLASS OF 1978

Saturday, October 4, 2008

30TH Class Reunion Fast Approaching

 

Save The Date!

 

Saturday, October 4, 2008

7:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Beaumont Clubhouse

Beaumont Centre Parkway (Next to YMCA)

Lexington, KY

 

BBQ & Hot/Cold Hors D’ oeuvres

Free Drinks

DJ Music & Dancing

 

$30 Per Person $60 per couple

Please remit NO LATER than August 30, 2008 to:

Bryan Station Class of 1978

c/o Debbie Lanter

3532 McNair Way

Lexington, KY 40513

 

Directions & Additional information

Provided online at http:/sites.google.com/site/bsclassof78/

Please direct any questions or helpful info

Regarding classmates to our email address at

Bryanstation1978@yahoo.com

 

We would appreciate help in notifying classmates

of our reunion. Please help get the word out.

Richmond Gallery Hops
A celebration of the arts in downtown Richmond. A special evening hosted by local galleries and shops, featuring guest artists with original works, live music and refreshments.  From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Main and Third Streets.

Gallery Hop Dates

-September 19, 2008
-October 17, 2008
-November 21, 2008
-December 19, 2008