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Lexington is organizing a series of back-to-school events to support families as summer ends. Highlights include the Anita Franklin Community Back to School Block Party on August 9 and a shoe giveaway in Nicholasville, demonstrating community collaboration. Local organizations are working together to provide essential resources for students, focusing on safety and educational support.
Lexington is gearing up for a series of community-driven back-to-school events aimed at supporting local families and children as they prepare for the upcoming school year. As summer comes to a close, these initiatives highlight the increasing collaboration among community members and organizations to promote education and safety while fostering connections within the neighborhoods.
The Anita Franklin Community Back to School Block Party is scheduled for August 9, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Charles Young Park. The event is organized by Ricardo Franklin, the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, in honor of his late mother, Anita Franklin, who passed away in 2020. The block party is not only a tribute to her legacy of service but also aims to unite the community with various activities, including games, food, and music. Franklin is particularly keen on bringing attention to the issue of youth violence and has noted a recent decrease in violence statistics in Lexington, signaling progress in community safety efforts…