February 15, 7:30 p.m.
The Bluegrass Sports Commission awards banquet
Inaugural Bluegrass Sports Awards banquet.
The event will feature four prestigious awards given out as a celebration of achievement in Kentucky sports. The night will be a celebration of Kentucky's rich sports heritage, highlighting the achievements of those that have truly made a difference in the lives of Kentuckians.
Tom Hammond, Jim Host, Jerry Carroll and Martha Layne Collins will all be honored during the banquet.
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.
February 16, 1 - 2 p.m.
SBA Web Chat: Advice and Tips on Starting a Business
What
:
SBA's web chat series provides small business owners with an opportunity to discuss relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs.
Chat participants have direct, real-time access to the web chats via questions they submit online in advance, and during the live session.
Participants will learn how to start a new small business.
Who
:
Janice Washington, state director of the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network, will host the February web chat on "New Year, New Business: How to Start it Right."
An experienced business consultant and former business owner, Washington will answer questions about the early steps to take when starting a business, and the tools and resources that can help to get a small business idea off the ground.
When
: February 16, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Washington will answer questions for one hour.
How
: Participants can join the live web chat, and also post questions before the February 16th chat, by going online to http://www.sba.gov, and click on the web chat event under What's New.
February 17, 5 - 8 p.m.
Gallery Hop
LexArts' Hop is a self-guided tour of the visual arts in downtown Lexington. Visit the sites of your choice, beginning at any location.
LexTran provides Colt Trolley service free to hop patrons. Trolleys will stop at any bus stop along the routes marked on the Gallery Hop map (available online at http://www.galleryhoplex.com/.) The Colt Trolley service has made it possible to expand Hop borders to include artist studios being established in the Distillery District on Manchester Street and on North Limestone.
The season sponsorship by Stoll Keenon Ogden has contributed to the growth of Hop by funding an increased marketing effort.
Hop is managed by LexArts, as a service to the visual arts community in Lexington.
February 20, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
UK climate change workshop
For those interested in remaining competitive in an agricultural future that could be defined by a changing climate, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture's Climate Change Working Group is offering the Climate Change and Small Grains Production Workshop.
The free workshop, which is open to the public, will take place in the Cameron Williams Auditorium in the Plant Science Building on the UK campusOrganizers hope discussions, led by prominent scientists from around the country, will stimulate ideas and collaborations for adapting Kentucky agricultural production systems to possible changes in climate. A reception will follow the program.
Topics and speakers will include:
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"An Analysis of Kentucky's Climate: Recent Trends and Historical Perspectives" by Stu Foster, Kentucky State Climatology Office
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"Kentucky Mesonet: Weather and Climate Data Resources Unique to Kentucky" by Rezaul Mahmood, Kentucky State Climatology Office
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"Climate Impacts on Agriculture: Implications for Wheat and Small Grains" by Jerry Hatfield, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University
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"Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change - A Case from Australia" by Senthold Asseng, University of Florida
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"Engaging Agricultural Stakeholders in Climate Change Adaptation" by Linda Prokopy, Purdue University
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"Climate Science Extension in Arizona: Lessons from the Road" by Michael Crimmins, University of Arizona
The workshop is sponsored by the UK College of Agriculture, Kentucky Small Grain Growers' Association, UK Environmental and Natural Resource Initiative and UK's Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment.
The Plant Science Building is located at 1405 Veterans Drive, Lexington, 40546. For more information, call 859-257-3780.
February 23 - 5 p.m.
Geek's Night Out
Join your fellow creative and tech professionals as we sample the brews of the brand new Lexington Beerworks (213 N. Limestone.)
Free of Charge.
February 24, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gatton to Host Second Annual Supply Chain Forum
If a person wants to run a successful business enterprise, be it large or small, he or she needs to understand the finer points of what a supply chain is all about.
That's why the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics is bringing together world-renowned executives and scholars for its 2nd Annual Supply Chain Forum.
Sponsored by Gatton's MBA Programs office, the forum will discuss contemporary supply chain problems and solutions, as well as give attendees the opportunity to grow a professional network within the supply chain management community.
Featured speakers include Chuck Martz, CEO of Link-Belt, Kevin O'Marah, senior research fellow of the Global Supply Chain Forum at Stanford University and former group vice president of supply chain at Gartner, and John Henke, professor of marketing at Oakland University and president of Planning Perspectives.
In addition, senior supply chain executives from Abercombie & Fitch, LeanCor, Lexmark, P&G, Tempur-Pedic, Toyota, UPS, and other leading companies will address the forum.
For more information and to register for the event, visit http://www.gatton.uky.edu/supplychain.
The cost is $70 if paid by Feb. 17.
After Feb. 17, the registration fee is $80.
February 26, 2 p.m.
Guardianship: Meet with the experts
Hosted by Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform, this event focuses on the problems and issues of long-term care.
There will be a panel of experts and a Q&A session.
Where
: Tates Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Overflow parking is available in lot next door.
More information is available online at:
http://www.KyNursingHomeReform.org
February 29, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
First round of the 2012 5Across competition
What:
Beginning at 5 p.m., five pitches from different teams, five minutes per pitch with a $500 prize per round to the winning pitch. The event is produced by the Lexington Venture Club and Awesome, Inc.
New!:
A prize of $4,000 to the overall winner, $1,000 to the runner-up to be awarded at the Finals in December.
Where:
:Awesome, Inc., 348 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky.
To apply to pitch: http://www.5across.org/apply/
To attend: http://5across.eventbrite.com
March 3, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
6th annual Ms. Fix-It Fair
The Bluegrass Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is hosting the 6th annual Ms. Fix-It Fair on Saturday, March 3.
This year's event will be held at a new location, Spencerian College, 1575 Winchester Rd. in Lexington. Registration begins at 8:30am; classes run from 9am to 3:30pm.
The Ms.Fix-It Fair will feature several 45-minute classes throughout the day. They include basic plumbing and electrical repair, how to work with tile, drywall repairs, home weatherization, gardening and home decorating. Classes are suitable for all levels - beginner through advanced - and are taught by skilled tradespeople. There will also be an exhibit area where vendors will help answer any repair questions.
Tickets to the Fair are $15 payable in cash or check at the door (sorry no credit/debit cards). Door prizes will be given away throughout the day and lunch will be available for purchase from Billy's BBQ. For more information and a complete class schedule please visit our website at www.bgnawic.org or contact Melanie Anderkin at (859) 536-9139.
March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Transylvania's Kenan Lecture
What:
Ted Nordhaus of The Breakthrough Institute will address "The Long Death of Environmentalism"
Where;
Haggin Auditorium, Mitchell Fine Arts Center.
Free and open to the public. For more information, (859) 233-8120.
March 15 - June 28
2012 International Trade Certification Program
As a certified trade center under the World Trade Centers Association, The World Trade Center Kentucky offers an annual certification program for the international business community.
The program, comprised of four individual seminars and taught by experts from banking, tax, academia, customs compliance, market intelligence, freight forwarding, customs brokerage and state and federal government, will lead to the certification of International Commerce Specialist.
The skills and knowledge gained from this certification program will provide the foundation for effective and efficient management of a company's international trade operations.
In addition, the program is designed to develop skilled professionals in international trade that can spearhead the future growth of US trade.
Audience
The program is intended for a wide variety of roles and functions including sales managers, international logistics specialists, trade compliance analysts, credit managers, certified public accountants, marketing specialists,
economic development specialists among other roles.
Anyone who works in a role which has a direct or indirect connection with trade can benefit from this program.
Read
testimonials from participants in our 2011 program.
Prerequisites
No previous course work is required.
Topics, Dates and Locations
All seminars will be held at the offices of Frost Brown Todd in Louisville or Lexington.
The certification program is comprised of four separate seminars: