Schedule of Events. The Roots & Heritage Festival in Lexington, Kentucky has earned its recognition as one of Kentucky's Top Ten Festivals to attend by the Kentucky Tourism Council.

Join us for the Roots & Heritage Festival, September 3-26, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2011

Additional Roots and Heritage Festival Events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9^th, 2011

Boxing Exhibition
Legends Boxing Arena
1195 Versailles Road, Lexington
6:00pm

For more information contact
Coach Farris at 859.396.5248

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10^th, 2011

Boxing Exhibition
Corral Street
6:00pm

For more information contact
Coach Farris at 859.396.5248

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15^th, 2011

Comedy Show
Comedy off Broadway
Time: 7:15 pm
Tickets $8.00

Featuring Hannibal Buress

please call 859-420-5696 for tickets

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16^th, 2011

The Sonia Sanchez Series Lecture

Thriller Author, Tananarive Due
Time: 4:30-5:30
Carnegie Center 251 W. Second Street, Lexington
(Free Admission)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16^th and 17^th, 2011

Sweatin’ da Bluez-da Muzikle

Friday, September 16, 2011- Showtime 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 17 Showtimes 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third Street

Purchase tickets at The Downtown Arts Center

For more information, call 859-225-0370 or visit
www.agapetheatretroupe.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20^th, 2011

Sister and Brothers: Move More, Eat Better

Weight Loss Challenge Kick-Off

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

5:30pm – 9:00pm

William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth Street

~ FREE ~

Classes will begin on Thursday, September 22nd.

(You do not have to be in the Challenge to participate in the classes)
The Weight Room opens Tuesday, September 6th, 5:00pm – 8:45pm
For more information, contact:

Mark Johnson at 859-288-2391

SEPTEMBER 21^st - 22^nd, 2011

Sister and Brothers: Move More, Eat Better

Weight Loss Challenge Kick-Off

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

5:30pm – 9:00pm

William Wells Brown Community Center, 548 East Sixth Street

~ FREE ~

Classes will begin on Thursday, September 22nd.

(You do not have to be in the Challenge to participate in the classes)
The Weight Room opens Tuesday, September 6th, 5:00pm – 8:45pm
For more information, contact:

Mark Johnson at 859-288-2391

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2011

Health and Wellness Fair and LINKS WalkathonWilliam Wells Brown Community Center548 East Sixth Street

Walkathon: 8am – 10am ($10 includes t-shirt)
Approximately 25 health exhibitors will be present with information about Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Cancer, Nutrition, Dental Care, Heart Disease, HIV/AIDS, etc.Screenings will include blood pressure, glucose stick, body mass index (bmi), HIV/AIDS antibody testing, syphilis testing, dental checks, etc.For more information, contact:
Mark Johnson at 859-288-2391

September 2011

EastEnd Community Farmers Market

The EastEnd Community Farmers Market has officially opened,

every Saturday from 9am-2pm @ 560 East Third Street.

Come and get fresh fruits and vegetables and

support our youth in developing their

business and entrepreneurial skill sets!!!

Contact:
James D. Coles
Executive Vice President - Lexington

Community Ventures Corporation

1450 North Broadway

Lexington, Ky. 40505

(859) 231-0054 ext. 207

Fax (859) 231-0261

Toll Free (800) 299-0267

FREE PARKING
You can park free at Commerce Lexington and the Lexington Visitors and Convention Bureau (Rose Street at Main and Vine), at the transit center (High Street), the annex garage (Main Street near police station) or in the Phoenix lot (behind the government center).

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