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From staff reports

Jessamine County will celebrate the 22nd Annual Taste of Jessamine this Friday night at the R.J. Corman Hanger 2.
From 6 to 8 p.m. May 10, the event will feature food, fun and fellowship as residents gather to sample dishes prepared by more than 75 chefs from in and around Jessamine County.
Proceeds will benefit KY United Methodist Children’s Homes, The Jessamine County Food Pantry and Lord’s Legacy Life Ministries, Inc.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Nicholasville First Southern National Bank, located at 204 Fairfield Drive. Tickets are first come first serve and can also be purchased at the door the night of the event. Prices are $15 for adults, $10 for children six to 12 years old, with children under five free.
The event will also include over 200 silent auction items, four live auction items, two raffles and a split the pot. Prizes include: a pack of four one day passes to Walt Disney World with a park hopper valued at $720; a two-night stay at Shaker Village with tour admission and a $60 restaurant certificate valued at $550.
“We are proud to be a part of the Annual Taste of Jessamine County and are thankful to our community and the immense support of this event in the past.” First Southern Community President Sam Lee said. “We’re counting on this being the most successful fundraising year yet and can’t wait for our community to open their hearts and give to help make our community even better.”