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Rain barrels turned yard art on display

May 03, 2007

You soon may receive directions to someone's house that includes the line, "My house is the one with the horses out front." Or the collage of umbrellas, or the Campbell's soup can, or any one of many other rain barrel subjects.

For the fourth year, local artists and students donated their time and talent to turn rain barrels into functional yard art for Bluegrass PRIDE's Roll Out the Rain Barrels event.

The works of art will be on display at various central Kentucky sites through the end of May. Then, on June 1 they will all be brought together at the Bodley-Bullock House in downtown Lexington for a Rain Barrel Reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The free event, sponsored by Whitaker Bank, will give folks the opportunity to mingle with many of the artists over appetizers and drinks.

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The Rain Barrel Reception also kicks off the auction of the barrels, which will be held on eBay June 1-11. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Bluegrass PRIDE.

Amy Sohner, PRIDE's executive director, said the barrels help spread the message that there are simple things central Kentuckians can do to protect local creeks and streams.

In addition to installing a rain barrel, Sohner suggests using lawn chemicals sparingly and according to the directions; checking your car for leaks; and picking up pet waste.

Photos of this year's barrels as well as more information on protecting local waterways can be found on PRIDE's Web site, www.kentuckypride.com.

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