New Businesses
Carl Meyes Co-op, featuring Sparrow for women and Crittenden for gentlemen, opened at 109 Walton Ave. Other collections for women include Charles Nolan, Cole Haan, Hugo Boss, Magaschoni and Tahari with items ranging from coats and dresses to jewelry and handbags. The men's collection includes tailored clothing ranging from soft suits to hand-finished knit wear. For more information, call (859) 309-9889.
The Dish, a new restaurant in the Chevy Chase area (438 S. Ashland Ave.), opened its doors in July. Appetizers range from beef carpaccio and chili rellenos to crab cakes and Thai curry scallops. Entrees include steak, chicken and fish options, as well as pastas. Hours are 5 - 10 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. and 5 - 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. For more information, call (859) 317-8438.
Kudos
Kearney Hill Golf Links (3403 Kearney Rd.) was designated as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Audubon International awards certification to recognize golf courses that protect the environment, conserve natural resources and provide wildlife habitats. Kearney Hill is only the fifth course in Kentucky to receive this honor; Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa is another course in Lexington with this designation.
LexArts recipients of Community Arts grants received $40,000 in increased funding to $120,000 for projects in 2008 and 2009. Due to this support, local arts groups are able to bring exciting and unique opportunities to the Lexington community. Some of the recipients include Lexington Singers ($10,000), Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning ($9,450) and the upcoming Kentucky Women Writers Conference ($5,625). For a complete list of the 24 recipients, visit www.lexarts.org.
The Home Builders Association of Lexington was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders at their annual Association of Excellence Awards in early August. The Lexington group received top honors in the Public Awareness Campaign in the "Buy Now" category with their "It's a Great Time to Buy a New Home" campaign.
Padgett Construction has been selected by Southern Living magazine as one of the 100 custom builders in the Southeastern U.S. in the Southern Living Builder Program. Each year the magazine selects builders based on quality reputation and client satisfaction.
Natalia Truszczynski and Graci Li, both students at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, were awarded the Ripple Effect Scholarships from Kentucky American Water. The scholarship program was established in 2002 to recognize students' academic achievement and community service activities, and refined in 2006 to reflect the company's goals to foster a commitment to environmental stewardship.