Reminder: PNA Meeting & Potluck Rescheduled

Just a quick reminder that we have rescheduled our annual members’ meeting due to the Lafayette Band Invitational. We will be meeting on Sunday, October 12th from 5-7pm in the Vista Street Greenspace. Hotdogs and buns provided. Please bring a chair and a side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share. We will be holding board elections this evening as well.

⚠️ Correction: Updated Venmo Address for PNA Dues

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New Meeting Date & Lafayette Band Invitational

Due to the Lafayette Band Invitational our Annual Picadome Neighborhood Association Meeting, Potluck, and Board Elections has been rescheduled.  

New Date:
Sunday, October 12th
Vista Street Greenspace 
5pm-7pm

Food: Hot dogs & buns provided
Please bring: A side dish to share, your own chairs, and a friend!
Invited guests: Councilperson Dave Sevigny, Vice Mayor Dan Wu, as well as
representatives from the police and fire departments

👉 We will also hold Board elections during the meeting.

The annual Lafayette Band Invitational Competition will take place on Saturday, September 13th.
Please note the following:

  • Springhill Drive will be blocked all day & evening (except for residents, volunteers, buses, and equipment vehicles).
  • 10 visiting bands are expected, which means heavy traffic & limited street parking throughout the neighborhood.
  • Please plan for slower travel in the area during the event.

Spring Newsletter & Upcoming Events

Free shade trees for residents of Wolf Run Watershed!  

We are excited to share an update on the Lex Grow Trees initiative.  The first round, completed in November, was a success, with 15 high-quality shade trees planted in our neighborhood. Now we are preparing for the next round. With help from Friends of Wolf Run, have 10 FREE TREES available for property owners in our neighborhood!

Here’s how it works: Lex Grow Brochure

  1. Eligibility: you must be a property owner.  Site must meet space, soil, and sunlight standards and free from overhead or underground utilities.
  2. Tree Selection: Work with your Neighborhood Tree Champion (Laurie Fields) to choose a suitable tree and location for your property.
  3. Participant agreement: Complete and submit this Participant Agreement Form. This form will include details about the property, tree selection, location, and your commitment to care for the tree (watering and mulching).
  4. Site Visit: After contacting Laurie, she will schedule a site visit to confirm the trees location and review paperwork.

What’s included:

  • The grant will cover the cost of a “balled and burlapped” 1.5 caliper tree
  • A professional contractor will deliver and plant the tree for you.
  • Technical support, free workshops, and tree care information will be provided to ensure your tree thrives.

What trees are we offering?

        Yellowwood Tree     Tulip Poplar     White Oak          KY Coffee Tree   
                           Bur Oak      Shumard Oak       Swamp White Oak                                   

Once you place your order, keep in touch with project organizers about planting schedules and logistics:

Laurie Fields (Neighborhood Tree Champion)
picadomeneighborhood@gmail.com
Text: 859-327-9848

Friends of Wolf Run:
friend@wolfrunwater.org
859-940-8234

Trees Lexington Arborist:
tyson@treeslexington.org

LFUCG Urban Forestry Program:
lexgrowtrees.com

If you are interested in participating, reach out to Laurie as soon as possible to begin the process. Let’s work together to make our neighborhood greener and healthier!

Laurie Fields
Email: picadomeneighborhood@gmail.com
Text: 859-327-9848.

Helpful Links:

Reminder: Neighborhood Association Meeting Tomorrow Night!

This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming neighborhood association meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 7 PM. The meeting will be held in Room 244 at Lafayette High School.

We have two important topics on the agenda:

  1. Lexington Long Term Planning Update: Representatives will discuss the potential impacts on our neighborhood and provide insights into upcoming projects.
  2. Lexington Parks Sustainable Funding Initiative: Our guest speakers, David Lowe and Virginia Meyer from the Lexington Parks and Recreation Board, will present an overview of the Parks Sustainable Funding Ballot Initiative. This proposal seeks to establish a dedicated fund for city parks through a portion of Lexington’s property tax. A referendum on this issue will be on the November 2024 ballot. David and Virginia will provide details and answer questions about this important topic.

Please use the library door to the right of the main entrance to enter. Our board members will be there to help direct you (see photo).

We hope to see you there!

Fall Member Meeting – Tuesday, September 17th @ 7PM Lafayette High School Library

Lafayette high school library : look for the PNA signs. Board members will guide you to the meeting.

  • Agenda:
    1. Board member introduction
    2. PNA updates and upcoming calendar
    3. Annual elections for members of the board
    4. Guest Speakers
    5. Opportunity to update your membership, Q&A

Guest Speakers:

Dan Wu & Dave Sevigny – Council updates and issues specific to our neighborhood.

Dr. Orr – Upcoming events at the high school how PNA can support the school.


REMINDER : This Saturday 9/14 – Lafayette Band Invitational


For more information click here: Lexington Parks Sustainable Funding Initiative

Reminder: Fall PNA Meeting TONIGHT Sept. 20 @ 7pm Lafayette High School library

Our annual meeting will be held Wednesday September 20, 2023, at 7pm in Lafayette High School library, 401 Reed Lane. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ctD5eHpuYJAy7Vi8 Enter through main entrance – board members will be there to guide you to the meeting.

Agenda:

  • Board member introductions
  • PNA updates and upcoming calendar
  • Annual elections for members of the board
  • Opportunity to update your membership, Q&A
  • Construction updates, upcoming sewer projects, short-term rentals, and Clays Mill re-zoning

Guest Speakers:

Dr. Anthony OrrPrincipal Lafayette High School

Autumn Goderwis – Principal Planner LFUGG

Bob Peterson – Division of Water Quality with Fletcher Gabbard

Lt. Tyson Carroll – West Sector, 2nd shift patrol

Dan Wu – Vice Mayor, Lexington

September Neighborhood Meeting 09/20/2023 @ 7pm

Due to construction traffic, we are moving our September meeting from the Lone Oak green space to the Lafayette High School Library 401 Reed Ln. Lexington, Ky 40503 Enter through main door.

When: September 20th @ 7pm
Where: Lafayette High School Library 401 Reed Ln
Speakers: Dr. Anthony Orr, Dave Sevigny, Dan Wu