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Happening soon: Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop on the Lexington Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why are Lexington's Little Free Libraries suddenly being emptied out?
- What Lexington pet owners should change after Prince's near-fatal heat scare
- How Lexington's new camping law is affecting people living on the streets
Also on today's calendar: Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
- Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Thieves are clearing out Lexington's Little Free Libraries — even at a church (kentucky.com) — Lexington church and neighborhood Little Free Libraries are being repeatedly emptied by someone taking all the books, frustrating residents who want to share reading material. Neighbors in Lansdowne and elsewhere are trading ideas on Nextdoor to deter the book thief, from cameras to clearly marking books as not for resale. The situation highlights how a small, free community service is being strained by ongoing misuse. 
2. Dog rescued in Lexington with 110-degree temperature highlights danger heat poses for pets (fox56news.com) — After Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control rescued a pit bull named Prince with a body temperature over 110 degrees and burned paw pads, local experts are warning Lexington pet owners about extreme heat risks. They urge limiting walks to cooler hours, avoiding hot pavement, never leaving pets in cars, and watching closely for signs of heat illness so animals don't reach a crisis point.
3. Kentucky camping ban has led to a rise in citations, Lexington advocates say more is needed (lex18.com) — Lexington advocates say citations for unlawful camping have risen under Kentucky's House Bill 5, with police issuing about 110 camping-related charges since August 2024, mostly in response to complaints. While Lexington police emphasize outreach and partnerships with homelessness services, Catholic Action Center leaders argue more shelter beds and affordable housing are needed so people aren't punished for having nowhere to sleep.
4. Game of the Week: Lexington Catholic continues to roll on defense (fox56news.com) — Lexington Catholic's football team is off to a dominant 2-0 start, giving up just one defensive touchdown in two games and routing Paul Laurence Dunbar. Now the Knights' stingy defense and balanced offense face their toughest early-season test against also-undefeated Boyle County, with coaches and players stressing fundamentals, long drives, and "good old-fashioned football."
5. Lexington radio host who was laid off this summer named finalist for major award (kentucky.com) — A well-known Lexington morning show, "Officer Don and DeAnn," has been named a finalist for the CMA's Small Market Broadcast Personality of the Year even after being discontinued in summer layoffs. Co-host DeAnn Stephens, now with FOX 56, and Don Evans, still on WBUL, are celebrating the nomination that keeps Lexington's radio scene in the national spotlight.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington
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- Girls JV Soccer @ Madison Southern High School
Lafayette High School 279 Glades Rd Behind High School, Berea Kentucky 40403
7:45 pm - Boys Varsity Soccer vs Western Hills High School
Lafayette High School 400 Reed Ln, Lexington KY 40503
8:00 pm - REAL at Jessie Clark Middle School
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Lexington, KY 40505
7:00 am - JobCorps Visit
The Learning Center Library
12:30 pm - Orchestra Potluck
Lafayette High School Shillito Park, Shelter #2 300 W Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 4050
5:30 pm - Boys Varsity Football @ Franklin-Simpson High School
Lafayette High School 400 S. College St, Franklin Kentucky 42134
7:00 pm - No Classes; Labor Day
Locust Trace AgriScience Center Lexington, KY 40505 - Boys Froshmore Football @ Lexington Catholic High School
Lafayette High School 2250 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington KY 40503
6:00 pm - Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
1104 Tanbark Rd, Lexington
10:00 am - Ichthus 2026 →
Servant Heart Farm, 9355 Harrodsburg Road, 40390, Wilmore
2:00 PM
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
🗓 Events Nearby
- Martial Arts
Georgetown - Scott County Parks & Recreation The Pavilion, 140 Pavilion Drive, Georgetown, KY, 40324, United States
12:30 pm - Golf (Coed MS) @ West Jessamine Middle School
East Jessamine Middle School West Jessamine Middle School
5:00 pm - Mobile Outreach →
Kingdom Mission Outreach, 26 E Broadway St, Winchester
5:30 pm - Papa Johns Dine and Donate
Wilmore Elementary School Nicholasville, KY 40356
5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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