Living With Alzheimer's Disease for Caregivers
This program is for those who have a friend or family member who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. It will be held Wed. Mar. 28 from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Madison County Extension Office. Registration: $10, includes lunch. Register: 1-800-272-3900.
Family History Workshop
Tracing Slavery and Slaveholding on the Kentucky Frontier will be the topic of a Family History Workshop presented by the Kentucky Historical Society. The workshop will be at 10:30 a.m. Sat. Feb. 11 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. Register by noon, Feb. 10: 502-564-2792.
Liz Carroll at Transy
Grammy-nominated fiddler Liz Carroll will perform at Transylvania University's Carrick Theater Fri. Mar. 2 at 7:30 p.m. She'll be accompanied by composer-pianist Cormac McCarthy. Tickets are $10. To reserve tickets: 859-233-8141.
ABC Workshop
This workshop is for those who have a friend or family member who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. It will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 25 at the Lexington Public Library Northside Branch on Russell Cave Road. Registration is required: infoky-in@alz.org.
ABC Workshop
This workshop is for those who have a friend or family member who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The two-hour workshop is designed to educate new caregivers on dementia, safety issues and community resources. The workshop will be Sat. Feb. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library Northside Branch on Russell Cave Road. Registration is required. Info: infoky-in@alz.org.
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Training
This program will include presentations on Alzheimer's disease, caregiving basics, legal decisions and more. It will be Fri. Feb. 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Office. Registration is required: $10, includes lunch. Register: infoky-in@alz.org.infoky-in@alz.org
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The 10th annual Bluegrass Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference will be Thurs. Mar. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, formerly the Holiday Inn North, in Lexington. The conference is for grandparents, relatives and professionals will include workshops on legal, financial, mental health and parenting topics. Registration: $5 for grandparents/relatives; $50 for professionals. Information: 859-257-5582.
Best Friends Training
Best Friends Training for Families of Persons with Dementia will be offered Mon. Mar. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library, Tates Creek Branch. The workshop will teach how to relate to a person with dementia in order to improve communitycation and enhance quality of life. Lunch will be provided; registration is required. Register/Info: 1-800-272-3900.
Heart & Stroke Ball
Former UK Coach Joe B. Hall will be honored at the Heart and Stroke Ball Feb. 25. The evening at the Bluegrass Ballroom in Lexington Center, will begin with a reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., with dinner, live auction and dancing at 8. Black Tie Preferred. Click here for info.
Presidents' Day at the Mary Todd Lincoln House
The Mary Todd Lincoln House will celebrate Presidents' Day with a special program for children and their families on Feb. 20. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. visitors will be able to see the house, play historical games, see a crafts demonstartion and enjoy other activities Free to all students K-12, though its' designed for children ages 5-12. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Info: 859-233-9999.
Divorce Recovery Workshop
Immanuel Baptist Church offers a Divorce Recovery Workshop every Monday from Feb. 20 through Apr 2, from 7 to 9 each evening. The seven week workshop will cover topics like forgiveness, letting go, coping skills and more. Suggested donation for first-time adult participants is $75 if pre-registered by Feb. 13. Children's programs are also offered. Info/Registration: Casey Evans, 859-685-3337.
A Fashion Night Out
Couture for the Cure will be Fri. Feb. 24 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Carrick House in Lexington. Sponsored by the Susan G. Komen Lexington Affiliate, the night will include a fashion show, door prizes, live entertainment and food and drink. General Admission is $50, with VIP tickets $75. Details: komenlexington.org.