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The Mentelle Neighborhood Association’s annual membership meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at the meeting room behind the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave.

At this meeting, we will elect officers and board members for the coming year and get updates from Third District Council Member Hannah LeGris, who lives in our neighborhood, and Warehouse Block Owner Chad Walker. This is also your opportunity to suggest and get involved in neighborhood committees, activities and issues.

A nominating committee of two board members and three other members will offer a slate of officer and board candidates, but additional nominations from the floor are welcome.

The Mentelle Neighborhood Association’s annual membership meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the meeting room behind the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave. All MNA members are encouraged to attend.

The main purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and board members for the coming year. If you are interested in running for a board seat or office, please email Vice President Shelby Reynolds, who is chair of the nominating committee.  Click here to see a list of current officers and board members.

Also on the agenda: Third District Council Member Hannah LeGris will be there to speak briefly and answer your questions.  We also may have updates from Warehouse Block owner Chad Walker and the city engineers working on the neighborhood storm sewer project.

 

 

 

Thanks to everyone who turned out this evening for the annual Mentelle neighborhood potluck picnic. We had a wealth of great food and more than 50 people attending — including a lot of adorable kids!

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Chad Walker, owner of the Warehouse Block, held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday with his business tenants for redevelopment of the gravel and concrete parking area along National Avenue between Mirror Twin Brewing and the building that houses Blue Door Smokehouse, Sav’s ice cream and other businesses.

The large concrete pad will remain and be home to the Lexington Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But the rest of the area will be redeveloped with additional paved parking spaces along the back next to the railroad tracks and green space around the Farmers Market area fronting National Avenue.

Walker provided the plan below showing what the area will look like when completed. To see the complete site plan documents, click here. If you have any questions, you may email Walker here.

 

The annual Mentelle Neighborhood Potluck Picnic will be Sunday, September 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  in the Mentelle Park median nearest Cramer Avenue.

Please bring a favorite dish or two to share. The Mentelle Neighborhood Association will set up some tables and chairs, but feel free to bring your own chair to make sure we have enough.  The association will furnish paper goods, utensils, ice and water. If you would like other beverages, please bring them.

The picnic is open to all Mentelle neighborhood residents and their families. See you there!

The annual Mentelle Neighborhood Potluck Picnic will be Sunday, September 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (rain date, September 21) in the Mentelle Park median nearest Cramer Avenue.

Please bring a favorite dish or two to share. The Mentelle Neighborhood Association will set up some tables and chairs, but feel free to bring your own chair to make sure we have enough.  The association will furnish paper goods, utensils, ice and water. If you would like other beverages, please bring them.

The picnic is open to all Mentelle neighborhood residents and their families. See you there!

 

On the heels of the Kenwick Porchfest, this Saturday is international Play Music on the Porch Day. At least two porches in Mentelle neighborhood will have music:

• The Hot Cookies ukulele band will play at 39 Mentelle Park at 2 p.m.
• The Moonbenders will play at 730 Aurora Ave. at 7 p.m.

 

Kentucky American Water Co. later this month will begin a water main replacement project along Walton Avenue, from Boonesboro Avenue to East Main Street. The company says the project will take several months. Click here for a PDF with more details.

 

Lexington city government is partnering with CivicLex to gather feedback on recent improvements to Charles Young Park  from residents who live within a half-mile or about a 10-minute walk of the park near East Third Street and Midland Avenue.

If you have thoughts to share about recent park improvements, please participate in the survey by clicking here.

The survey closes on September 21, and respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $25 or $50 gift card to a local business.

The Yellow Dog Jazz Band of the Bluegrass is inviting neighbors to a “mid-summer classic” performance on trumpeter Andrew Mooney’s front porch (24 Mentelle Park) on Friday, Aug. 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a chair to set up in the median and enjoy the sounds of our resident Dixieland band!