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We are getting geared up for an unbelievably $timulating event this April 7-9 as Lexington hosts the 2010 Creative Cities Summit.  This conference will bring in many innovative thinkers from around the country as we set our sights on developing creative ways to make Lexington an even better place to call home.  Like so many of the Creative Cities organizers, we are passionate about Lexington becoming a more creative, entrepreneurial, inclusive city and are very proud the summit is being hosted in Lexington.

Then on April 17th, ProgressLex and the Carnegie Center will host “Now What, Lexington?”, an unconference that will give our community the opportunity to brainstorm and develop many of the $timulating ideas gathered at Creative Cities a week earlier.  Please check out the links for these exciting events that are just a few short weeks away.
Stay tuned for updates on the DS$ PianoBike project and mark May 8th at 11:30am on your calendar for the next Debra’s Social $timulus event!

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Even before the devastating earthquake on January 12th, Fritznel Elveus  spent his entire life helping the people of his native country, Haiti.  And now he is doing it from Lexington as an artist selling his beautiful artwork with the proceeds sent back to his homeland. You may have met him at our last Debra’s Social $timulus event at the Barrel House.

We asked Fritznel to make something small, yet special, for those who contributed to our Haiti Challenge.  Touched by your generosity, he insisted on donating custom made bookmarks. Be on the lookout for yours in the mail.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FRITZNEL ELVEUS……….

My name is Fritznel Elveus and  I am 29. I grew up in an orphanage in Haiti. I moved to the united states one year ago. I am an artist. I specialized in island art, like beaches etc … I also do a lot of portraits like: charcoal and acrylic portraits and some silk screening. I am very happy to live here and feel privledged to be able to do lot of different things like talk about Haiti at different places, tell about the culture there etc… I’ve also been doing a lot  with my art to  see in which way i can help some poeple back there. I  am always available for anyone  who wants to know about Haiti or for any event based on Haiti.
Love you !

Elveus Fritznel

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From the moment the first guests walked in the door for A Barrel of Fun on Friday the 5th, we knew we were all in for a very special night.  The chili provided by C & P Market and Hanna’s on Lime was such a hit that we spotted several people going back for 2nds (and 3rds…you know who you are!).  Logan and Pam Leet from Lovers Leap Winery were a big hit in pouring their wine and sharing their knowledge of winemaking with us.  The crowd was captivated much of the night with performances by Mecca that were mystically $timulating.

Thank you to everyone who came out to share this most successful Debra’s Social $timulus event.  We are truly blown away by the incredible turnout and are very grateful for everyone’s interest in the changes that are taking place in the Distillery District, Davis Bottom, Irishtown and the surrounding area. Please take a moment to check out the slide show of this $timulating evening,…

Stay tuned for details of our Piano Bike project,...

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I reported that we (Lowell’s Automotive, Susie Bell & DS$) have raised over $13,000 for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. And then, on Saturday I got a call from two friends, a couple who said they wanted to “pitch in” and help with our fundraising efforts. They wanted to know if they could add to the matching dollars. I am so proud to report that their contribution of $5000 will  keep Help Alive for Haiti. I know you will join me with resounding applause for their generous support. We have now exceeded $18,000. Now that is $TIMULATING!

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We are pleased to present ‘A Barrel of Fun’ featuring $timulating performance art by Mecca and $timulating conversations about Nathaniel Mission, Irishtown, Davis Bottom, the Lexington Distillery District, and more,…

For this event, we welcome Ace Weekly’s ‘Front Porch Series’ to help illustrate the dynamics of this area in our community that will undergo robust revitalization in the future.  We invite you to take a deeper look into this neighborhood, witnessing its history, culture, mission work and creative energy.

So stop by the Barrel House on Manchester Street between 5pm and 8pm on February 5th for a sampling of food and drink provided by Hanna’s on Lime, the C&P Market, Lovers Leap Winery, and Highbridge Spring Water.

Click below to follow along as Debra makes her way to the Barrel House, we look forward to seeing you there!

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We are so pleased to announce that Susie Bell, artist from Midway, KY, will match the next $1000 in donations that we collect for Haiti relief!  This exciting development means that we’re ever closer to the $12,000 mark and beyond!  Thanks to everyone who has given so far, tell your friends and neighbors about this exciting opportunity to make a difference!

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Thanks to everyone who has donated to the Haiti Relief Effort!  If you have not yet had a chance to give or if you feel you can give more, we’ve found this website to be particularly helpful in researching the many organizations who are collecting for Haiti relief:

http://blog.impact.upenn.edu/2010/01/14/haiti-how-can-i-help/

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Haiti Text-To-Give Numbers, via Gigaom and Mobile Giving Insider
•Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross
•Text HAITI to 25383 to donate $5 to International Rescue Committee
•Text HAITI to 45678 to donate $5 to the Salvation Army in Canada
•Text YELE to 501501 to donation $5 to Yele
•Text HAITI to 864833 to donate $5 to The United Way
•Text CERF to 90999 to donate $5 to The United Nations Foundation
•Text DISASTER to 90999 to donate $10 to Compassion International
•Text RELIEF to 30644 (this will connect you with Catholic Relief Services and instruct you to donate money with your credit card)

• Visit www.pih.org to donate to Partners in Health

• Visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org to donate to Doctors Without Borders

Simply forward confirmation of your donation to 859-333-3431 or debrahensley@insightbb.com to have your name added to the DS$/Lowell’s Haiti relief donor list.

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Thanks to Howard Stovall and his team at Signs Now for donating their time, talent, and materials to produce 2 banners that will be prominently displayed on Nicholasville Road to help promote the Haiti relief effort!

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