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Rise and shine, Lexington!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Improved storm response, Kentucky Reptile Expo, and Manilow + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lexington protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

City targets improved storm response: After Winter Storm Fern exposed gaps, Lexington is seeking an emergency contractor to bring heavy gear for thick ice. A city review is underway, and bids are due March 10 — see how and when to bid.

Nonprofits sought for safety initiatives: Applications are open for One Lexington violence prevention grants supporting youth programs. In its fifth year, Lexington reports fewer youth homicides and the fewest gunshot victims since 2010 — see how to apply.

Making customers feel seen: Leestown Coffee House in Lexington is offering takeaway coffee jars for customers observing Ramadan, with a $1.25 glass jar and refills at regular price, drawing praise and inspiring small businesses — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Discover reptiles, aquatics at Kentucky Reptile Expo
• Hunt for vintage treasures at Greyline Station
• Celebrate Lucy Score’s Mistakes Were Made
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Wings worth a detour: With 30+ creative sauces, from Grippo dry rub to Bourbon BBQ, and crispy, juicy fry-ups, Wing KYng turns weeknights into small celebrations. Friends, conversation, and a few shared baskets make discovering a new favorite easy… without straying far from home.

Glow-up, no gimmicks: Pure Aesthetíque pairs calming, high-performance treatments, including custom European facials, dermaplaning, and lash and brow TLC, with a skincare shop you can trust. When winter-dry skin needs a nudge back to radiant, Kate’s cozy Lexington studio delivers glow, comfort, and real results.

Links-style challenge ahead: Rolling fairways, open sightlines, and a steady breeze make club selection lively at Kearney Hill Golf Links. Deep bunkers demand honesty, while an easy pace and Bluegrass views do the mental reset. It’s pure golf with just enough bite to stay interesting.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🛍 The Kentucky Crafted Market @ Alltech Arena Kentucky Horse Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you have walls to fill or kids to occupy, the Kentucky Crafted Market returns with the Commonwealth’s best makers under one roof. Expect serious art, clever crafts, live music, local bites, publishers, and art stations for kids. Shop local, skip driving all over creation.

🥞 PJ’s & Pancakes @ La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Ready to let the kids wear pajamas in public, and get applauded for it? At this family brunch, you’ll flip fluffy pancakes, play with toppings, and master simple favorites as the chef shares tips you can repeat at home, sit down to enjoy the feast.

🎨 Watercolor Landscapes Meetup @ Zandale | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Zandale’s watercolor meetup is tackling value in monochrome, pulling depth, form, and atmosphere from light and dark. Demos, washes, glazing, and gradients welcome beginners and the artist you left back in 2008. Bring paper, paints, brushes, and a trusty eraser.

🐟 FoodChain Aquaponics Farm Tour @ FoodChain | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – FoodChain is opening its indoor aquaponics farm for a guided peek at fish and lettuce doing the roommate thing, year-round, no soil, no fuss. Walk the systems, see how farm, kitchen, and classrooms connect, and enjoy a field trip you actually want, bragging rights included.

🐾 Pawrty Through the Decades Gala @ The Manchester Reserve | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Dress as your favorite decade, and help change lives, one paw at a time. Live music and dancing, great food, signature cocktails, a bourbon pull, auctions, costumes, games, and the kind of heartwarming stories that turn even stoics into generous softies.

🛍 Vintage Market @ Greyline Station | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Dig through decades at the Vintage Market at Greyline Station, with 30-plus vendors slinging 60s-to-Y2K threads, vinyl, VHS, and those treasures you swore you’d declutter. Cheap entry, kids free, free parking, re-entry included, pets welcome, and food and drinks from Greyline’s spots are steps away.

🎭 International Women’s Day: Mardi Gras in the Museum @ 21c Museum Hotel Lexington | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – International Women’s Day deserves more than a hashtag, so 21c is turning the gallery into Mardi Gras with parade vibes, pop-up performances, and heritage catwalks. It is free, lively, and gloriously local, with a cash bar for courage, and plenty of room to strut.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/2 Butcher Babies and more @ Manchester Music Hall – 7:00 PM
• 3/2 Singo @ Mr Brews Taphouse – Lexington – 7:00 PM
• 3/4 Fishtank Karaoke @ The Fishtank – 10:00 PM
• 3/6 20 Years on Mill Street @ Goodfellas Pizzeria – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Sing Your Brunch Off – March @ The Cellar Bar & Grille – 10:00 AM
• 3/8 Echoes of the Ancient @ Haggin Auditorium-Transylvania University – 3:00 PM
• 3/9 Manilow @ Rupp Arena – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Lexington report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 47°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 91%

A chance of snow showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers between 7am and 9am, then rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 53%

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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