Flamenco Across Cultures
Flamenco Louisville dance company will present this hour-long performance Feb. 29 at 7p.m. at Haggin Auditorium at Transylvania University. Free.
Contra Dance in Berea
Contra Dance Sat. Feb. 25 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Susan Moffett will call, music by Footbridge. Beginner lesson from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Admission $7 for adults, $4 for students and first-timers. Info: 859-985-5501.
Contra Dance in Lexington
Contra Dance Fri. Feb 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. at ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. in Lexington. Jim Vogt will call and pick-up musicians are welcome to help form the band. Beginner lesson from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Admission $7 for adults, $5 for students and first-timers. Info: 859-552-5433.
Unlocking What Remains
Unlocking What Remains: Making the Most of Each Moment is a session exploring structured activities for persons with dementia. It will be Mon. Mar. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Franklin County Senor Activity Center in Frankfort. Free. To register, call the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900.
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.
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.
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.