Jan. 17
Change of Plans for January NAWBO Meeting
Lexington NAWBO is disappointed to announce that Evelyn Strange, Chair of National NAWBO, will be unable to join the January 17 meeting as previously scheduled. The luncheon will now offer a fantastic networking opportunity to kick off the New Year.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Carrick House - 312 N Limestone
$20 members - $24 guests
RSVP: www.lexnawbo.org
EMAIL: lexnawbo@gmail.com
Jan. 18
"Pay For It or Pray For It?" - A roundtable luncheon to examine business advertising and public relations strategies
It's an age-old question:
Your business is trying to promote a product or a service. Should you purchase advertising, embark on receiving free media publicity or incorporate both?
"Pay For It or Pray For It?" will be a roundtable luncheon held Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Lexington Hyatt Regency. Tom Martin, editor of Business Lexington, will serve as moderator. Panelists will include Connie Jo Miller of Group CJ, Susan Lancho of Kentucky American Water, as well as regional advertising and public relations specialists. The luncheon will allow for questions from attendees.
The event is co-presented by AAF Lexington and the Public Relations Society of America Thoroughbred Chapter.
Guest Registration: $30.00
Thoroughbred PRSA Member: $25.00
Lexington Ad Club Member: $25.00
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Jan. 24
The Lexington Forum presents the 2012 State of the Merged Government Address and luncheon
The Honorable Jim Gray, Mayor, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
11:30 a.m.
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Lexington Center - Bluegrass Ballroom
$35 Forum Members (in good standing)
$40 Non-Members
$400 Per Table (seats 10)
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Jan. 28
Urban Mountain Challenge: Lexington's First Tower Climb
On January 28, hundreds of "runners" will take to the stairs of the Fifth Third Bank building in downtown Lexington for the Urban Mountain Challenge, a charity fitness event presented by WLEX that challenges participants to climb the building's 30 floors.
This year, the limit on the number of participants will be capped at approximately 500. Climbers will be grouped by their abilities (fast/medium/ slow/ walker) and started at 15-second intervals. Water stations will be staffed on floors 7, 12, 19, 25 and 30. Medical staff will be present on those floors and an EMS ambulance and team will be located just outside the building.
On the 30th floor, participants will be given the chance to catch their breath, enjoy the view of the city, and then ride to the ground floor via the elevators. A staging area will be set up in the front of the building to house refreshments, light snacks and the awards ceremony.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. Early registration material must be received by Jan. 17 for a discounted fee. For more information, or to register online, visit http://www.downtownlex.com/.
To benefit Downtown Lexington Corporation Foundation and UK Communications
February 3
Debra's Social $timulus presents "Cooks for a Cause: 25 Cooks Showdown at God's Pantry"
Have you been invited to someone's house for dinner and the "cook" prepared a meal that made you feel you were at a 5-star restaurant?
From the presentation to the savoring tastes, you thought,
"Wow, what a great cook!"
Imagine 25 of these cooks, paired in teams of 5, competing in an "Iron Chef" style event, each team to create a simple meal that is well-balanced and flavorful.
They will be judged by some of Central Kentucky's great chefs: Ouita Michael, Mamadou "Sav"
Savane, Cooper Vaughan, Jill Bakehorn, Beth Hanna, and Javier Lanza.
Judging will be based upon taste, presentation and creativity.
Debra's Social $timulus invites the community to watch these cooks prepare a meal from a Mystery Box of food, nutritious and balanced, that a typical recipient family would receive from one of God's Pantry Food Bank's Fayette County pantries.
Where:
God's Pantry Food Bank
1685 Jaggie Fox Way, Lexington, KY 40511
Free and open to the public. No need to bring canned goods. For every $1 donated, God's Pantry Food Bank can distribute $10 worth of food. And you can help the God's Pantry mission by bidding on silent auction items.
February 15 - Mid-May
Citizens Planning Academy
Citizens who are interested in learning more about the planning process in Lexington-Fayette County are invited to participate in an 8-class Citizens Planning Academy organized by the Blue Grass Community Foundation.
This program was developed as a result of an infill and redevelopment task force recommendation to improve communication and education about planning issues.
Its' purpose is to begin training interested people more deeply on the planning process in Lexington-Fayette County. Over time, it would be desirable that potential appointees to the Planning Commission and various boards be selected from the pool of graduates from this program.
This initiative is being led by Blue Grass Community Foundation with support from other community organizations including LFUCG, The Fayette Alliance and Urban Collage.
Class-size is limited to 25, so early registration is advised (last year's class was overflowing.) Participants must reside or work in Fayette County.
There is no charge to the participants.
More information:
Length:
8 class sessions, bi-weekly
Attendance:
One excused absence allowed
Class Structure:
Speakers, panelists and class discussions
First Class Beginning: February 15, 2012 and running through mid-May. Classes held on alternating Wednesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30.
Contact: Beth Robinson Willmott, Vice President for Community Engagement at Blue Grass Community Foundation at bwillmott@bgcf.org or
859.225.3343.