Hartland Hills retirement community on Tanbark Rd. in Lexington will hold a remembrance of the Battle of Iwo Jima on Fri. Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m. There will be a special lunch followed by a remembrance video and veteran recognition ceremony. Space is limited. RSVP: 859-273-1212.
This workshop for horse owners and farm managers will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Clark County Extension Office in Winchester. Attendees will get practical advice on pasture weed control and reducing parasite loads. Free. RSVP through local county extention office.
This art exhibit consists of reused doors. Using fabric, acrylic paint and decorative items, artist Minerva Evans has turned the doors into images of African women. This free exhibit will be at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center from Feb. 1 through April 6. There will be an opening reception Wed. Feb. 1 at 6-8 p.m.
Kentucky State University presents a music tribute in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month at 11 a.m. Tues. Jan. 31 in the Carl M. Hill Student Center Ballroom at KSU. The tribute will feature KSU's Concert Choir and Opera Music Theater Workshop.
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
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 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.
The 2012 Reds Caravan will be at Lexington Center Sunday Jan. 29.
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.
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.
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.
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease will be presented Mon. Jan 30 from 9-11 a.m. at the Alzheimer's Association, 465 E. High St. The presentation will explore what everyone should know qabout memory loss issues. Registration is Free: 1-800-272-3900.
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.