August 31, 2010

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

The library will be closed on Sunday, September 5^th, and Monday, September 6^th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 7^th at 9 a.m.

There will be no storytime on Monday, September 6^th library is closed.

Storytime will meet on Tuesday, September 7^th at 10:30 a.m. Storytime is for children ages 3-6 and their  parent or caregiver.

Lapsit will meet on Wednesday, September 8^th at 10:30 a.m. Lapsit is for children ages birth-3 and their parent or caregiver.

Book Club will meet again on September 13^th at 3 p.m. They will be discussing “Look Again” by Lisa Scottoline.

Kim Brown, The Real D.W. will be at the library on Thursday, September 9^th for a program at 7 p.m. Come join us for this fun program where children will learn how to draw Arthur and can have books signed by D.W.

HOSTS

Would you like to take on a positive mentoring role in one of Lexington's elementary schools?  The HOSTS Learning Program at Morton Elementary is looking for adult mentors for the upcoming school year, 2010 - 2011.  Mentors volunteer to work one-on-one with a 1st through 5th grade student.  A mentoring session takes 30 minutes and is completely planned for you by the HOSTS coordinator.  Adult mentoring times are 9:00, 11:00. 12:30 or 1:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.  Mentors help the same student at the same time each week.  If you are interested in learning more or would like to become a mentor please contact Mary M. Smith at Morton Elementary School 324-3764.  Mentoring will start September 7th.

MOM’S GROUP

Join us for Mom’s group! Parkview Baptist Church, 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sept. 9 and 23^rd; Oct. 7^th and 21^st; Nov. 4^th and 18^th; Dec. 2^nd and 16^th. Mom’s Group is for parents with kids of all ages. We will laugh a lot, pray for each other, an come together in a community that supports one another.  Will be using the book “Raising Respectful Children In A Disrespectful World” by Jill Rigby.  Free Childcare provided. Contact  Steph at 325-8990 or Michaela at 991-5162 if you have any questions.

PREGAME TAILGATE

Join us for the pre-game tailgate…Friday, September 10^th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lexington High School Cafeteria. Hamburgers and all the fixings. Sponsored by the Lexington American Legion Baseball and Lexington Girls Fast Pitch. Free Will Donation

CITY OF LEXINGTON PHOTO CONTEST

See your photo on the City of Lexington website! The City of Lexington wants to jazz up the visual appeal of the City’s website (www.cityoflex.com). The City will pay $100 to one winner per month for photos submitted in June, July, August and September. There is also a $50 prize for second place winners each month. The contest is hoped to spur a lot of picture taking this summer, but existing photos from other seasons may be accepted, as long as they were taken within the last three years. Contestants may submit non-returnable prints or digital photos, and agree that any submission may be used by the City. Completed rules, submission requirements and entry forms are available at www.cityoflex.com. For info. contact Dennis Burnside at 324-2341 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

LEXINGTON CITY MAPS

The Lexington Chamber will soon be reprinting city maps. In order to provide these, we will be selling ad spaces. Hundreds of these maps are distributed each year. Contact Julie for more information 324-5504.

BUSINESS AFTERHOURS

KRVN, 1007 Plum Creek Parkway, will be holding their 2010 business afterhours and “Custom Ride” give away to help celebrate the end of KRVN’S big summer promotion  on Tuesday, September 28^th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

TAILGATE

The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Ed Tailgate will be prior to the Lexington vs. Sidney Football game. The tailgate will be Friday, September 17^th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS

Monday & Tuesday, September 13 and 14^th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening at the Grand Generation Center, 407 E. 6^th St. This class will assist you with all aspects of purchasing a home.  Home Inspection Information, How to Develop A Household Budget, Mortgage information from a Lender, Insurance/Taxes/Valuations, Knowing & Understanding Your Credit, What a Realtor does for you, Insurance Do’s and Don’ts, Maintaining your home. Pre-registration required-Call Dawson Area Development at 784-3902 by noon on Friday, September 10^th.

PARK AVENUE ESTATE

Upcoming events for Park Avenue Estate: Sunday, September 12^th-11:30-1:30-BBQ: Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Watermelon and entertainment by Mike Milbaur and the church ladies choir; Monday, September 13^th – Reggie Shaw from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; September 14^th- Band-Sing A Long with Sudie at 2 p.m.; September 15^th-Gala Malcom Mini Poisees and Burros; Sept. 16^th-3 Men And a Guitar; Sept. 17^th-Joe Jeffery.