It’s Civic Season!
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It’s Civic Season!

The National Endowment for the Humanities is promoting a new “Civic Season” this summer.

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Kentucky River Clean Sweep 2023
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Kentucky River Clean Sweep 2023

Volunteers are invited to help clean up litter and trash from the 12 miles of the Kentucky River that touch Fayette County.

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Give your input on the Brighton Trail
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Give your input on the Brighton Trail

The Lexington Area MPO and LFUCG's Division of Planning are taking feedback on how Brighton Trail users would like to see this trail better connected to Lexington’s downtown area.

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May is Lexington Bike Month!
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May is Lexington Bike Month!

Join LFUCG and the Lexington Area Metropolitan Organization for their second annual StreetFest on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon!

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Happy Birthday Latrobe!
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Happy Birthday Latrobe!

The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation and the UK College of Design are throwing a birthday party for Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America’s first professional architect!

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Work with LFUCG Parks & Rec!
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Work with LFUCG Parks & Rec!

Parks & Recreation is having a Job Fair at Artworks at the Carver School on Tuesday April 25th from 4 – 7 pm!

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New Collaborative Program from the Public Arts Commission
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New Collaborative Program from the Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission launched a new program last week! The Collaborative Program will advance the goals of Lexington’s Public Art Master Plan by collaborating with residents to install public art works on city-owned property. The program will promote projects that identify local points of pride, history, and culture.

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Party for Democracy in the Distillery District!
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Party for Democracy in the Distillery District!

Join the League of Women Voters at Ethereal Brewing on Thursday, April 20 from 6-8PM for a lively discussion on building community through civic engagement. This is your chance to come together and explore the power of community in effecting change. Whether you're a veteran voting rights activist or just starting out, you'll find inspiration and guidance in this supportive, collaborative environment.

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Come learn how to effectively advocate for your cause with local government!
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Come learn how to effectively advocate for your cause with local government!

What's the best way to communicate with local lawmakers about an issue you care about? What does local government actually have the power to do? Join CivicLex and the University of Kentucky’s Office of Student Organizations & Activities to learn about effective strategies for seeing your project through the legislative process.

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Join us at the Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit!
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Join us at the Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit!

Starting in 2019, Mayor Linda Gorton has hosted a yearly Summit for Lexington residents and community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing neighborhoods and the city as a whole.

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