By: Anne Marie Sanderson, Citizen Journalist

In the mix of all your summer events, try taking your pet out for a night on the town. Wednesday night starting at 6 pm Buddy’s Bar and Grill, will be hosting ‘Yappy Hour.’

In 1993 Mary Kindred made a life changing decision “I threw away my high heels and traded in a sports car and bought a truck and a pair of work boots.” And founded what is known as Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge and Educational Facility, just thirty minutes south of Lexington.

Founder of Wildlands Network, 47-year-old John Davis, Georgetown, KY native is on his way to completing a multi-year expedition on TrekEast, North America’s East wild lands.

By: Anne Marie Sanderson, Citizen Journalist

Throughout the nation and our state we have heard a lot of talk about recycling habits and how beneficial they are. This topics are often time over looked by many. Yet, there is one organization serving 17 central Kentucky counties that does not over look recycling. Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation (BRRC) is a 501-C3 nonprofit organization that has been focusing on improving central Kentucky’s recycling habits for 21 years.

By Alex Simon, Citizen Journalist

The Lexington School is special in that it provides an education of the highest quality to students in preschool through middle school and does this through instilling integrity, a life-long enthusiasm for learning, and a strong work ethic.

The Hopeful Farm Foundation kicked off summer with their first profitable fundraiser, which was held on Derby day at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. The purpose of this fundraiser was to bring in money to put forth to a Central Kentucky location for this organization.

Annual 2nd Sunday event will be held at the Bluegrass Airport from 1-5 pm. Come and have fun at this event that strives to promote fun, physical activity. For more information go to http://2ndsundayky.com/2nd-sunday-lexington.htm

Photos by Sara Tracy

There is a thriving bourbon industry in your own backyard. Get out, see the sights and taste the tastes!

By Amanda Su, Citizen Journalist

One does not need to travel far from Lexington to have a Toronto Film Festival experience. One World Films is a non-profit organization founded in 1998 right here in the heart of the Bluegrass. With the idea formed to establish an annual film festival in Lexington, they have set out on their mission to make aware the issues that affect the incredibly diverse population in the area.

Morgan Wade

Citizen Journalist

With lots of cookouts and picnics coming up over the next few months, here are some food safety tips to keep you out of the emergency room.