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4th Annual Riverview Park Independence Festival
Free celebration set for Saturday,
June 27th
Fireworks return to the Ohio River kicking off a
great weekend as America celebrates its birthday with the Fourth Annual
Riverview Park Independence Festival presented by Councilman Rick Blackwell, joining CM Blackwell as Metro Council sponsors are Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13), Cindi Fowler D-14, Marianne Butler (D-15), David Yates (D-25), Madonna Flood (D-24), David Tandy (D-4), Mary C. Woolridge (D-3) and Dan Johnson (D-21), Brown-Forman and Louisville
Gas & Electric Company.
The Riverview Park Independence Festival will begin at 3:00pm
and will cap off with the Fireworks show at 10:00 pm on Saturday, June
27th. It is a free event.
“"Join us to celebrate our country's Birthday while enjoying entertainment, fireworks and a Splashpark to cool off in the summer heat!" says CW Welch.”
Country rocker J.D. Shelburne will headline the Riverview Park
Independence Festival taking the stage at 8:00pm. Another local favorite, 31W
will perform on stage from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Among
the highlights of this year’s Festival:
- Events emceed by Southwest
Louisville’s own Dawne Gee & Julian Glover of WAVE3
- Kids’ activities include
appearances by Squallis Puppeteers fun experiments provided by Mad Science of
Kentucky
- Hot air balloon rides
offered in the Norton’s Health Care balloon
- The Louisville League of
Mascots will be on hand
- New this year: a Patriotic
Photo Booth with plenty of red, white and blue props to make any picture fun
and memorable
- Ron’s Hot Dogs, Ehrler’s
Ice Cream, Sivori Foods and BBQ Cowboy will provide delicious “Fair” fare
- Enjoy the wonderful
Riverview Splash Park
- Fantastic Fireworks Show
on the River at 10:00 pm! The show will be lit from a barge on the Ohio River
creating a colorful reflection on the water and will be bigger and better than
last year.
Limited
parking is available at the park. Additional parking will be available at PRP
High School located at 5901 Greenwood Road and TARC will be providing a trolley
shuttle service for attendees from 4:00pm until 10:45pm.
Brown Forman and LG&E have returned as Presenting Sponsors
of this year’s Independence Festival. The Corradino Group, Café Press, WAVE3
News, Norton Healthcare, Atlas Machine & Supply, and Metro PCS have
contributed as Lead Sponsors. Leanhart Plumbing, Owen Funeral Home and
Stephenson Garden Center are on board as Proud Patrons Festival owes a special
thanks to Riverport Business Association.
To see a listing of all the events go
to http://www.RiverviewFestival.com/ or follow the
event on Facebook.
 4th of July Holiday
District 13 offices at City Hall and in Fairdale will be closed on Friday July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday.
The
Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue, the four Staffed Recycling Centers
and the Haz Bin hazardous materials drop off site will all be closed on
Saturday July 4. Unstaffed Recycling Centers will not be affected by the
holiday and will be available on their regular schedules.
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2015 Independent Business Month Kickoff Event
Monday, July 6th, Iroquois Amphitheater,
5-8pm
- Live Music by Nick Peay Band
- Khalil's
- POLLO - a gourmet chicken joint
- V-Grits Food Truck
- Kentucky Science Center
- Bluegrass Indoor Karting
- Bohemian Monkey (face painting and henna)
- Jefferson Memorial Forest/Go Ape
- White Raven Spa
- Good Garbage, LLC
- Body Center Healing
The
Louisville Independent Business Alliance will be making a special
announcement that night, we hope you'll join us to find out more. www.keeplouisvilleweird.com
for more details
July is not just
about Independence Day for our country, it's also Independent Business
month:
 By choosing local and independent businesses for your services, shopping, dining and other needs, you not only get real value and personal service, you're helping build community, strengthen your local economy, and create jobs and opportunities!
Our celebration precedes the July installment of Free Movie Nights at the Amphitheater, so stay and be your weird self for "Muppets Most Wanted". Gonzo would be proud.
 Iroquois Amphitheater June Events
Louisville Philharmonia Concert
Friday, June 26 Free Event
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm (event ends at 10:00 pm)
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 The Louisville Philharmonia is a community ensemble that plays orchestral music to a high standard. Independent
of any other institution and committed to free concerts for the community.
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 Back to the Future II"
Monday, June 29 Free
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Free Movie Nights are sponsored by the following
Louisville Metro council sponsors: Vicki Aubrey Welch,Rick Blackwell, Marianne Butler, Cindi
Fowler, David James, Dan Johnson,Cheri Bryant Hamilton, Tom Owen, Barbara
Shanklin, Mary Woolridge, David Yates, and Bill Hollander.
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Upcoming Free Events at Iroquois Amphitheater
 Summer Class Schedule
Metro Arts Center
The summer class
schedule for the Metro Arts Center is now available! Learn how to play the
guitar, make a pottery sculpture, oil painting, draw cartoons and more. Click Here for more information. Learn a new skill this summer at the Metro
Arts Center!
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 Metro Parks Golf
Special for July: Fourth of July Weekend Family Golf Special
Families receive
significant discount for the holiday weekend
Metro Parks is offering an
affordable family golf special for the upcoming Independence Day Weekend. For
only $20, a family of up to four members can play nine holes at any Metro Parks
course. The $20 includes greens and cart fees, and families can take advantage
of the deal after 4:30 p.m. on three days: Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5.
Families are encouraged to
call in advance to book a tee time at the golf course of their choice. For information, Click Here
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 Health and Safety Field Day at Fairdale
Library
July 2nd from 3-7pm
Meeting Room Schedule
- 3:00 – 4:00pm Water Works
presented by Louisville Water Company
- 4:00 – 5:00pm 911 For
Kids presented by MetoSafe
- 5:00 – 6:00pm Nutrition
Education Program presented by Jefferson County Extension Service
Outside Schedule
- 3:00 – 7:00 Emergency Services
(EMS/Police/Fire) will be on site
- 3:00 – 6:00 Ongoing games and
activities outside
- 6:00 – 7:00 Relay Race
Inside Booths
- 4:00 - 5:30 pm Safe and
Healthy Neighborhoods
- 3:00 - 6:00pm Neighborhood
Place
For information
contact 502-375-2051
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Children's Summer Food Programs
A variety of sites are open where children 18 and under
can receive healthy, nutritious meals throughout the summer:
District 13 School Locations
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Fairdale Elementary 10104 Mitchell Hill Rd. 6/9 - 6/10/15 8:00
- 9:00 & 11:00-12:00pm Tu-W
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Fairdale High School 1001 Fairdale Rd. 6/10 - 7/31/15 8:00
- 9:00 & 11:00-12:30pm M-F
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Lassiter Middle School 6/9/15-6/12/15 8:00 - 9:00 & 11:00-12:00pm
M-F
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South Park TAPP 1010 Neighborhood PL. 6/10 - 7/31/15 8:00 - 9:00 &
11:00-12:00pm M-F
Bus Stop Cafes
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Fairdale Pool 709 Fairdale Rd. 6/10 - 7/31/15 12:15 - 12:45 M-F
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Barrington Pointe 1321 Glengarry Dr. 6/10 - 7/31/15
10:30 - 11:00 M-F
Larosa Loop Race Saturday June 27
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