NEWS

Neighborhood: group of people holding a plaque smiling at the cameraThe Rolling Thunder POW/MIA Kentucky Chapter 5 recently presented a plaque and POW/MIA flag to Forcht Bank in appreciation of the bank’s sponsorship of four memorial seats at Kroger Field in Lexington. Forcht Bank also hosted families of the 13 Kentucky POW/MIA service members for a private dedication dinner prior to the U.K. vs Georgia football game in November.

The Bluegrass Farmers’ Market in Hamburg will open in April.

Curves has relocated from Todds Center to Richmond Road, next to Don Franklin Auto Mall. The Grand Re-Opening takes place April 15 through 20 at their new location, 3450 Richmond Road, Suite 200. Call today to schedule your appointment, 859-263-0045.

neighborhood: pregnant woman in white holding her bellyThe 20th Annual Maternity Fair, presented by the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, is Saturday, April 27 from 9 am to 12:30 pm at Marriott Griffin Gate, 1800 Newtown Pike. Enjoy helpful demonstrations from maternity experts, and enter for a chance to win a FREE delivery at the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East.

My Favorite Things, in Hamburg on Old Rosebud Road (off Sir Barton, behind Forcht Bank), hosts their annual Spring Open House Friday, April 12 through Saturday, April 20. Stop by on Saturday, April 13 at noon to meet the Easter Bunny!

Councilmember Angela Evans will host the 6th District Wide Meeting on April 29 at 6:30 pm at Eastside Library.

Movie Tavern on Locust Hill Drive, which closed in 2015, has been demolished. Click here to find out what will go in its spot.

Neighborhood: two people in green sweatshirts that say grassroots pharmacy smiling at the camera
Photo by Austin Johnson/ HJ

Neighborhood friends from Grassroots Pharmacy and a few members of their track team participated in the 13th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 3K benefiting Lexington’s Habitat for Humanity. Find out how much as raised to benefit the non-profit.

The April Legends Breakfast is on Saturday, April 27 at 9 am. Special guest speakers include Mayor Linda Gorton and District 6 Councilmember Angela Evans.

 

 

 


This article also appears on page 6 and 7 of the April 2019 print edition of Hamburg Journal.

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