The Old Louisville
Neighborhood Council and District 6 Councilman David James are proud to present
the 4th Annual Old Louisville SpringFest on Friday May 15th from 4pm to 9pm and
on Saturday May 16th from 10am to 9pm. SpringFest is held on First Street and Ormsby Avenue in historic
Old Louisville and presents a wonderfully eclectic selection of vendors, artists, non-profit
organizations, music and tasty festival food choices and local food trucks.
The Kosair Charities Kidzone will
be open for children 12 and under on Saturday from noon-6pm. This year’s KidZone theme will be “Let’s
Dance” and will feature several bouncy houses, games, a dance floor with
demonstrations from local dance troops, a street art demonstration and many
other dance and exercise-inspired activities!
For the adults, cocktails,
live music and the now famous bourbon slushies will also be on tap.
SpringFest is honored to
present the internationally renowned jazz / pop singer, Karan Chavis on Saturday May 16th at 6pm. One of the hottest (and
most creative) local bands, In
Lightening, will perform both Friday and Saturday from 7-9pm.
SpringFest wouldn't be
SpringFest without fantastic shopping!
Come ready to shop as we again welcome 100+ of the most creative,
talented, cutting edge and locally focused selection of vendors and artists…
find treasures ranging from handmade jewelry, antiques, clothing, metal work,
etc.
In previous years, the Old
Louisville SpringFest has brought between 7,000-10,000 visitors to this beautiful
neighborhood – the largest collection of Victorian homes in the country. The
aim of SpringFest is to celebrate not only all things “Old Louisville”, but
also “local” and to raise much needed funds to support local restoration and
beautification projects.
So come on out a show your support for the Old Louisville SpringFest, you won't want to miss it.
 Louisville Metro police officers and safety mascots were among the crowd cheering on 60 children as they all proudly graduated from a gun safety and violence prevention program.
Board 4 Change, a non-profit organization, organized the ceremony for children who completed the Something New-Something Good, Little Hands & Little Feet Gun Safety and Violence Prevention Program.
The programs lasts 10 weeks for preschool and elementary aged children and 12 weeks for middle and high school age children.
During the program children learn gun safety, non-violent conflict resolution skills and the importance of respecting laws and being a good citizen.
A Special Thank You to Mr. Luther Brown for your continued help with this program and also throughout District 6. We appreciate all that you do!
 The Louisville Urban League will host its newest entrepreneurial information session entitled "The Small Business Round-Up" on Saturday May 16th from noon to 3pm at 1535 West Broadway Street. Attendees will be exposed to several different organizations representing community based organizations, financial institutions and Louisville Metro offices who assist local residents with starting their own business.
On-site workshops, networking opportunities and display vendors will offer prospective small business owners the information necessary to start or grow an existing business in the city of Louisville.
Organizations such as the Louisville Metro Community Services, the Kentucky Small Business Administration, Legal Aid Society of Louisville, SCORE and many others will be in attendance sharing programs, resources and services available to residents who are interested in pursuing self-employment.
The Louisville Urban League's Center for Workforce Development will be hosting the event with the intention of exposing the general public to a wide range of community resources and knowledge to either start a business or support existing businesses.
The information session is open to the public but seats are limited so all interested participants should RSVP to reserve seating by contacting the Louisville Urban League at 502-566-3374 or for more information please go to www.lul.org
 Roots and Wings was created through The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage in collaboration with IDEAS, Bridge Kids International, The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, AMPED, Metro Louisville Government Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods with the Department of Parks & Recreation. Special support is also being provided by staff in the University of Louisville’s Theatre Department.
FREE EVENT. Ticket required
For tickets please call The Kentucky Center Box Office and or 584-7777
All Ages-Contains Some Strong Language
 Talk with David will be held on May 23rd at the Parkhill Community Center located at 1703 South 13th Street beginning at 10am.
All are invited to attend this free event to voice opinions, comments, questions or concerns that you may have. Coffee and Doughnuts will be served!
We look forward to seeing you there!!
 The Second Street Neighborhood Association presents the 22nd
Annual Hidden Treasures Garden Tour on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June
14, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The tour features ten gardens on 2nd,
3rd and 4th Streets, and Ormsby Ave. Refreshments, a
silent auction, and garden-related vendors will be at the Conrad-Caldwell House
Museum on St. James Court, across from the ticket redemption table.
Master gardeners and local celebrity experts on gardens,
architecture and ghosts will entertain and educate garden tourists on a variety
of subjects. All lectures are open to ticket holders. As usual, The DuPont
Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn on 4th Street will host Art in
the Garden, where local artists will paint from noon to 5:00 pm both
days of the tour.
Tickets cost $15 if paid before 5 pm on June 12, and are
$20 on tour days. Senior citizens are $15. Group tickets discounts are
available by request. Advance discount tickets for individuals may be
purchased online or by mail, as follows:
Pay by credit card at http://www.oldlouisvillegardentour.com
Mail checks, payable to SSNA,
to Garden Tour, c/o Old Louisville Neighborhood Council in Central
Park, 1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40208. Postmark deadline for
checks is June 6.
Buy a passport to three garden tours—a $45
value for only $30. Tours are at Crescent Hill (June 6); Old Louisville (June
13 & 14); and, Audubon Park (June 27). Pay by check or charge. Use
your credit card at http://www.gardentourpassport.com
OR send a check, payable to Garden Tour PASSPORT, 3330 Robin Rd.,
Louisville, KY 40213 postmark deadline for passport ticket is May 30.
Garden tourists may inquire at the Old Louisville
Neighborhood Council, 502-635-5244,
or by E-mail to hiddentreasures.gardentour@gmail.com
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