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Cheers Lexington! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What new developments could Lexington's latest zoning changes bring?
- Want prizes for exploring Lexington's trees and parks?
- How Lexington's new snow plan could change your winter commute
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
⛅ Weather forecast
- Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm — high 76, low 55.
- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm — high 68, low 54.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warmer — high 74, low 48.
🧩 Lexington Games
Fresh daily puzzles built from today's local news.
🌀 Squiggle → unscramble 5 words from today's newsletter
🐂 Bogus Detector → three events are real, one is not
🕵️♀️ Word Sleuth → find 8 hidden words from today's news
📰 News we're reading
1. Lexington advances zoning changes to implement growth plan
Lexington's Planning Commission Zoning Committee has advanced key ordinance changes to turn the 2024 Urban Growth Master Plan into enforceable rules for 2,800 newly added acres. The proposal sets objective standards for housing density, mixed-use projects, buffers, and several specific rezonings, including student housing on East High Street and new residential and industrial developments that could shape where and how Lexington grows next. (lexingtonky.news) 
2. Lexington's 'Go See Trees' program underway
Lexington's Live Green Lexington program has launched its monthlong "Go See Trees" scavenger-hunt challenge, inviting residents to visit marked street and park trees around town for prizes and a raffle entry. You can pick up the booklet online or at Lexington Public Library branches, the Lexington Arts and Science Center, or the Lexington Senior Center and learn to recognize local trees as you explore. (wkyt.com)
3. Lexington plans snow and ice response overhaul after last winter
Lexington officials are rolling out a major overhaul of the city's snow and ice response, with more funding, equipment, drivers, and expanded pretreatment of neighborhood and downtown streets. The plan, expected October 13, also introduces "Plan B" school bus routes to keep Fayette County students in class during storms, while a mayoral challenger criticizes the timing and past responses. (spectrumnews1.com)
4. Good Question: What are the cement barriers on Pepperhill Road?
If you drive Pepperhill Road in Lexington, those cement trapezoid boxes filled with dirt are intentional curb extensions meant to slow traffic near an elementary school and Lansdowne Merrick Park. City traffic engineers say these traffic-calming features narrow the roadway so drivers pay closer attention, joining other tools like speed humps and roundabouts to keep pedestrians safer. (wkyt.com)
5. Lexington food drive returns to support local families
Lexington is reviving its citywide "Lexington's Big Give" food drive, asking residents to donate unopened, non-perishable items or money to support God's Pantry Food Bank. You can give online or drop off food at locations around Lexington, including the police department and sheriff's office, helping families in Fayette County and across central and eastern Kentucky. (fox56news.com)
📸 Around Lexington
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⭐ Featured Event
🗓 Upcoming events in Lexington
- Lexington, KY - Gun Show →
The Lexington Ice Center and Sports Complex, 560 Eureka Springs Dr, Lexington - THE NIGHTCAP →
Lexington, 817 Lane Allen Rd, 40504, Lexington · 8:00 pm - Foundations 4 Hope 5K - Kentucky →
Lexington KY - Forest Immersion: Nature Rx with Russ Turpin →
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Road, Lexington · 9:00 am - Lexington Gun and Knife Show →
Ice Park, 560 Eureka Springs Dr., Lexington · 9:00 am - Lexington Home Show →
Central Bank Center, 430 West Vine Street, Lexington · 10:00 am - Intentional Impact: Crafting Your 3-to-12-Month Life & Business Roadmap →
Lexington Public Library, Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Drive, Lexington · 10:00 am - HOG Social/Meeting →
Man O' War Harley-Davidson, 2073 Bryant Road, Lexington · 10:30 am - HOG Social/Meeting (Chapter Closed Event) →
Man O' War Harley Davidson, 2073 Bryant Road, Lexington · 10:30 am - Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
1104 Tanbark Rd, Lexington · 10:00 am - Center for Courageous Kids Fifth Annual Bourbon Raffle →
Lexington · 7:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
- To the gentlemen workers at the corner of Romany and Cochran who scrounged and dumped out their lunch to get me a plastic bag so I could pick up after my dog, THANK YOU!
I couldn't see a company name on your vehicles and your boss needs to know how kind you all are. (Nextdoor Chevy Chase) - LOST DOG
name - mac small gray and white malti poo got out from under our gate at 3329 TISDALE DRIVE call 859-967-3039 if found!! (Nextdoor Robinwood Lexington)
- 💼 Trilogy Health Services, LLC posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Lexington. Apply here.
- 💼 Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.
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— The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — "Because he was such a boar!" (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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