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Give peace a chance at Saturday fair
Peace is the theme of Lexington's Peace and Global Citizenship Fair on Saturday at Bluegrass Community and Technical College's Cooper Campus, 470 Cooper Drive. The fair, from noon to 8 p.m., will offer live music, dance, storytelling, puppet shows and food. It coincides with World Fair Trade Day and the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Lost Dog, Raspberry Jam, Jen Rose and the Kentucky Bootleggers are among the nine musical acts performing. Terrapin Hill Farm and Slow Food Bluegrass will provide local foods on dinnerware that is an ecologically sound alternative to Styrofoam.
Contact Rebecca Glasscock, faculty advisor BCTC Peace & Justice Coalition, at (859) 246-6319 or visit www.peace2day.org.
Raffle prize: $5,000
Tickets are on sale for Catholic Social Service Bureau's Reverse Raffle. Tickets are $150 each and include admission for two to La Fête du Mai, hosted by Pearse and Deidre Lyons at the Lyons' Den on Alltech Farm in Nicholasville from 4 to 7 p.m. June 8. The event will include silent auction tables, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, The raffle's grand prize winner will receive $5,000. Proceeds will support the bureau's programs, including affordable mental health counseling, pregnancy and adoption services, and emergency financial assistance. To buy tickets or for more information, contact CSSB at (859) 253-1993, Ext. 213.
Mother to Mother spring luncheon
Mother to Mother of Lexington Inc. will have its annual spring luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Woodland Christian Church. The guest speaker will be Fayette Circuit Judge Pamela Goodwine. Entertainment will be provided by The Strummin' Donovans. The event will include a silent auction. RSVP by Wednesday by calling (859) 269-8207. The cost is $5 to $50.
Health and wellness
Latitude, 167 Saunier Street, will have a Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation Series. To reserve a spot (open to the first 15 people), call Crystal Bader or Bruce Burris at (859) 806-0195. Here is the schedule:
May 8: 10:30 a.m. Expressive Movement Workshop, presented by Teresa Tomb, dance instructor and owner of Mecca Live Studio.
May 13: 10:30 a.m. Be an Advocate Hero! Learn how to be an advocate for yourself and your community, presented by Burris, co-owner of Latitude and community activist, with Belinda Sellers, artist.
May 14: 11 a.m. Proper Oral Hygiene, presented by Leigh Hammond from the office of Dr. Bruce Jordan.
May 16: 10:30 a.m. Repeat of May 14 program.
May 23: 10 a.m. Depression: How it Happens and How It's Healed, presented by Judy Humble, a licensed clinical social worker.
Visit Latitude's Web site at www.latitudearts.org.
YMCA job fair
The Beaumont Centre Family YMCA, 3251 Beaumont Centre Circle, is hosting a summer job fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday,. Job opportunities include lifeguards, member services, swim instructors, daycare, sports instructors, referees and more. Applicants must be at least 16 and have reliable transportation. Lifeguards must be certified; certification courses are available through the YMCA. Applications for any of these summer job opportunities may be picked up in the lobby of the Beaumont Centre YMCA or are available online at www.ymcaofcentralky.org. Call (859) 219-9622.
"Carmen' on her toes
Kentucky Ballet Theatre concludes its 10th season with Bizet's Carmen, presented by KBT's company of professional dancers in collaboration with vocal artists from UK Opera Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street. For tickets call (859) 252-5245 or (859) 277-2227. More information is available at www.kyballet.com.
5K Run for Glory
Serenity Christian Bookstore is hosting Run for Glory, a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday at Jacobson Park, Shelter No. 6. To register before race day, pick up an entry form at Serenity before 7 p.m. Friday or visit www.johnsrunwalkshop.com and mail the entry form and entry fee to Serenity Christian Bookstore, 340 East New Circle Road, Suite 180, Lexington, Ky 40505. Individuals also may register on race day starting at 8 a.m.
Each participant will receive a T-shirt and be eligible for door prizes. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall winners plus the top three male and female racers from each age group. Call (859) 259-0368 or e-mail luvujesus@windstream.net.
Plant exchange
The Gainesway Neighborhood Association will hold its first plant exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the open area by the creek on Willowood Drive near Greentree Road. In case of rain, it will be in the basement of Tatesbrook Baptist Church, 3724 Appian Way. The Centre Parkway and Tatesbrook Neighborhood Associations have been invited to participate as well. Bring bulbs, houseplants, outdoor plants, seeds or other plant material to trade. Call (859) 272-1596.
Y summer programs
Registration for most YMCA of Central Kentucky summer programs begins Monday. Programs include swim lessons, youth sports, group exercise classes, adult sports leagues, martial arts, guitar lessons, drama and visual arts classes, and much more.
Registration is available online at www.ymcaofcentralky.org or at any YMCA of Central Kentucky branch: Beaumont Centre, High Street, North Lexington, Jessamine County and Scott County.
Summer fun classes
The Living Arts and Science Center is taking registrations for its summer programs.
Classes begin June 2 and will include such topics as cartooning, animation, clowning, robot building, architecture, photography, painting, chocolate sculpture, songwriting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, experimental art, bookbinding, fiber art and printmaking. All classes are taught by professional artists and arts educators.
Classes for children in kindergarten through 12th grade are offered from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students may select one or two classes or bring their lunch and stay the whole day. Some multiweek teen and adult classes are available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in June, July and August.
Weekly classes cost $25 to $85. Join the LASC as an individual or family member to receive a $10 discount on each class. Some scholarships are available for middle and high school students. Registrations can be taken by phone or fax with a credit card. Call the Living Arts and Science Center at (859) 252-5222 or (859) 255-2284 and request a copy of the complete schedule of summer classes or go to www.LASCLEX.org for the schedule and registration form.
He knows "Narnia'
Devin Brown, C.S. Lewis scholar and noted author, will discuss the Narnia series and sign his latest book, Inside Prince Caspian, from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Lexington Public Library, Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Drive. It's free, but reservations are required. Call (859) 231-5580.
Acupuncture expert
Find out about the benefits of acupuncture at a free multimedia presentation led by national and state certified acupuncturist Robert N. Fueston from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Good Foods Market and Café, 455 Southland Drive. Call (859) 278-1813, Ext. 232.
High Hope volunteers
Volunteers are needed at 5 p.m. May 14 at the Kentucky Horse Park to help prepare the course for the High Hope Steeplechase on May 18. Light-duty tasks will include mulching and cleaning up trash. Pizza and beverages will be provided. All ages are welcome. Call (859) 967-9444 or visit www.highhopesteeplechase.com.
Dance a night away
Hepcats Swing Dance will be 8 p.m. to midnight May 17 at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1801 Alexandria Drive. The cost is $5 and includes free swing dance lessons and refreshments. Visit www.luv2swingdance.com or contact Mike Richardson at (859) 420-2426.
Alzheimer's fair
The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, UK HealthCare Clinical Research Development and Operations Center and Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will sponsor Mind Matters: The Science and Care Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at Second Presbyterian Church, 460 East Main Street. There will be free memory screenings, free lunch and door prizes; and opportunities to learn about normal healthy brain aging, respecting and interacting with a person who has Alzheimer's disease, and identifying community resources. Admission is free. Call (859) 323-6316.
Douglass alum to hold dance
Douglass School Alumni Association is having a barn dance from 9 p.m. to midnight May 23 at the National Guard Armory, Airport Road and Parkers Mill Road. The dance will benefit the Theda VanLowe Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $20; attire is western casual. Call (859) 254-0641 or (859) 254-5307 for tickets.