SUMMARY: Franklin’s Nights of Lights holiday drive-through at Jim Roberts Community Park is a free event organized by Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation, running nightly from 6 to 9 PM until Christmas. Now in its third year, it features expanded lights, displays, and interactive activities. Donations of cash and nonperishable food are collected for local pantries. Director Lisa Deavers highlights the community-sponsored effort to spread holiday joy. A new addition this year is the Memory Trees, honoring loved ones and pets. Upcoming events include a First Day Hike and the Puzzle Palooza competition. For details, visit their Facebook page.

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SUMMARY: Temperatures in Central and Eastern Kentucky will be above average this holiday week following a chilly weekend. A southwest flow and sunshine have pushed temperatures into the upper 40s and low 50s. A weak front will bring scattered showers on Christmas Eve, but conditions will remain generally mild for last-minute holiday activities. Christmas Day may see occasional showers, but temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, reaching the upper 40s and low 50s. A continued mild weather pattern is expected, with highs climbing into the upper 50s and low 60s over the weekend, accompanied by increased rain chances.

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SUMMARY: Playing is crucial for children’s development, but toys can be challenging for kids with disabilities. The University of Kentucky’s “Toys with a Purpose” program is addressing this issue by adapting toys for inclusivity. Collaborating with the College of Health Sciences, students contribute ideas to create free, usable toys for all children. Simple modifications, like adding knobs to puzzles or pull tabs to books, enable children to play together. Dr. Chuck Stamper, affected by muscular dystrophy, finds joy in seeing children enjoy toys they can use. The initiative aims to expand its reach by creating a community toolkit for adaptations across Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky’s College of Health Sciences and other groups across the university contribute their ideas and efforts to provide free toys to make playtime more inclusive

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