Upcoming CivicLex Events
Urban Growth Festival
How would you like Lexington to grow and change? Join the Urban Growth Plan team to weigh in on new housing, parks, transportation, infrastructure and more.
The People's Porch Drop Everything & Read
Join The People’s Porch and FoodChain at Coolavin Park for Drop Everything and Read Day to celebrate the magic and wonder of reading!
The People's Porch Drop Everything & Read
Join The People’s Porch and FoodChain at Coolavin Park for Drop Everything and Read Day to celebrate the magic and wonder of reading!
The People's Porch Drop Everything & Read
Join The People’s Porch and FoodChain at Coolavin Park for Drop Everything and Read Day to celebrate the magic and wonder of reading!
Primary Candidate Meet & Greet
Join CivicLex and the League of Women Voters to meet with candidates running for a council seat in districts 1, 4, and 7!
The Future of Journalism and the Health of our Democracy
Join us for a lecture on the future of journalism and democracy with Senior Editor Jenisha Watts and Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic!
Civic Learning Week!
Happy Civic Learning Week! Civic Learning Week encourages schools, non-profits, and individuals to engage with their communities and learn about ways to be more civically engaged.
City Budget Price is Right
Join CivicLex to learn about the Lexington's city budget and play The Price is Right based on actual budget items!
Civic Breakfast
Join CivicLex for a free pancake breakfast! Learn about what City Council has been up to recently and the ways you can get involved.
Urban Growth Plan Kickoff!
Lexington’s Urban Service Boundary is expanding for the first time in 26 years. Join the Division of Planning and CivicLex at Greyline Station for your first opportunity to weigh in on the master plan that will guide the process!
Gallery Hop - Segregated By Design: Lexington Parks and Neighborhoods Data Walk
CivicLex is participating in LexArts’ open gallery hop for members of the public to explore Downtown Lexington’s many artistic spaces!
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: Celebrating 5 Years of CivicLex
Join CivicLex as we celebrate five years of civic impact in Lexington on Thursday, November 9th at the iconic Kentucky Theatre!
Election Day
If you didn’t get a chance to vote early, today is the day!
Find your polling location here: Voting Location Search
Pumpkins, Policy, and Paintbrushes
Join CivicLex, Councilmembers, and City Staff for an evening of crafts, snacks, and learning about your local government!
Practicing Democracy Together Talk
Kit is joining Seek Common Ground and other scholars for a panel on leadership and engaging communities.
Parks Workshop and Plant Giveaway
Learn about parks access and how to get involved in decisions around parks! And get a free plant!
Building a Healthier Civic Fabric through Engagement & Local Journalism with Florida Civic Advance
Join a free webinar hosted by Florida Civic Advance about CivicLex’s model in Lexington. From their website:
CivicLex is a unique nonprofit working to improve the civic health of Lexington and Fayette County, Kentucky. It helps residents understand local government, helps local government connect with residents. Their goal is build a community in which everyone can meaningfully participate in the decisions that shape where they live.
They provide a "toolbox for building a more engaged community"covering and reporting on city hall bringing people together to learn from different perspectives and work on community challenges. They conduct deep community-based research, and help young people find their civic voice, and much more.
Can this innovation be exported for helping civic health in Florida's communities? The webinar will review the CivicLex model and discuss issues and challenges regarding replication
Workshop for Woodhill Neighborhood Area
Learn about parks access and how to get involved in decisions around your neighborhood parks!
Lexington Neighborhoods and Parks: Segregated by Design
Learn about specific examples of how governmental policies and actions maintained segregation and the impact they have on our parks today.
Making Sense of Lexington's City Budget
Did you know that Lexington creates a city budget every year? Do you know where the money goes? If you're curious about the budgeting process, how the city spends its money, and how you can get involved, be sure to cash in on this opportunity from CivicLex.
Making Sense of Lexington's City Budget
Did you know that Lexington creates a city budget every year? Do you know where the money goes? If you're curious about the budgeting process, how the city spends its money, and how you can get involved, be sure to cash in on this opportunity from CivicLex.
Workshop for Casa de la Cultura/Valley Park Area Neighborhood
Learn about parks access and how to get involved in decisions around your neighborhood parks!
Workshop for Share Center, WECEP, Georgetown St. Neighborhood Area
Learn about parks access and how to get involved in decisions around your neighborhood parks!
Workshop for Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Coolavin Park Area
Learn about parks access and how to get involved in decisions around your neighborhood parks! There will be translators for Arabic, Swahili, and Spanish!
Making Sense of Lexington's City Budget
Cash in on an opportunity to learn about how LFUCG spends its money!
Lexington Neighborhoods and Parks: Segregated by Design
Learn about specific examples of how governmental policies and actions maintained segregation and the impact they have on our parks today.
Workshop for Open Door Church and Addison Park Area Neighborhood
Learn about parks access and how to get involved in decisions around your neighborhood parks!
Lexington Neighborhoods and Parks: Segregated by Design
Learn about specific examples of how governmental policies and actions maintained segregation and the impact they have on our parks today!
Effective Local Advocacy
Join CivicLex and the University of Kentucky Center for Student Involvement to learn about effective strategies for seeing your project through the legislative process.
Making Sense of Lexington's City Budget
If you're curious about the budgeting process, how the city spends its money, and how you can get involved, be sure to cash in on this opportunity from CivicLex and the University of Kentucky Center for Student Involvement.
LFUCG Budget Workshop for Americans for Prosperity: Revenue and Appropriations
Did you know that Lexington creates a city budget every year? Do you know where the money comes from and where it goes? If you're curious about the budgeting process, how the city spends its money, and how you can get involved, this is for you!
Americans for Prosperity is hosting this event and providing an "Influencing the Influencer"training: Developing the foundational principles, tools, and strategies you’ll need to be an effective advocate in your community and learn how to effectively engage with legislators and decision makers to create long term impact.
With Special Guests:
Kelley Farley, Council Budget Analyst
Amanda Bledsoe, Kentucky State Senate District 12
Dinner will also be provided!
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to info@CivicLex.org so we can have an accurate head count!
Understanding Lexington's Local Government
Join CivicLex and the University of Kentucky in an exploration of the people, places, and processes that make up local government here in Lexington.
On the Table Microgrants Deadline
February 15 at 5pm is the deadline to submit an application for the On the Table Microgrant Program!
Any Lexington Resident can use this application to apply for a microgrant on one of the topics listed below. Applications are rolling - apply anytime! - and close for good on February 15, 2023. After your application is accepted, you will have 1 month to complete your project. Questions? Contact kit@civiclex.org
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