Upcoming CivicLex Events
Lexington Unsung Heroes Awards
The Lexington Unsung Hero Awards celebrates the individuals that weave together the fabric of our city, often working tirelessly behind the scenes without seeking recognition. They embody the true spirit of community service. More details to come!
School Board Candidate Forum
Join us at UK’s Cornerstone Facility on October 24th, 6-8pm, for a School Board Candidate Forum where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the candidates in a small group setting.
Districts 1 and 12 Council Candidate Forum
Join CivicLex and and the League of Women Voters for a candidate forum featuring the candidates running for Council in districts 1 & 12!
Charles Young Park Picnic
Celebrate National Walk to a Park Day with CivicLex and Lexington Parks and Recreation! Join us on Tuesday, October 8th from 4-6pm evening for free food, music, games, and education at Charles Young Park.
Kelley's Landing On-Site Engagement
Do you want to see the site of the future Kelley’s Landing park? Do you want to learn more about the plan that will help build this park, and weigh in on draft concepts? Join us on Saturday, October 5th at Kelley's Landing for walking tours and concept engagement.
Districts 5 and 7 Council Candidate Forum
Join CivicLex and and the League of Women Voters for a candidate forum featuring the candidates running for Council in districts 5 & 7!
Office Open House
Join us at our new office for an open house! We've been settling in and we're so excited to show off our new space 🤩
Districts 4 and 8 Council Candidate Forum
Join CivicLex and and the League of Women Voters for a candidate forum featuring the candidates running for Council in districts 4 & 8!
Districts 2 and 10 Council Candidate Forum
Join CivicLex and and the League of Women Voters for a candidate forum featuring the candidates running for Council in districts 2 & 10!
The Great Valley Park Water Balloon Rally
Join in on this fun water play event funded by the Lexington Park Equity Accelerator! 💦
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!
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!
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.
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