 Open in time for the Labor Day Holiday - the first public footgolf course in the Louisville area will open this weekend in District 25!
Area residents who enjoy the game of golf or are interested in an
alternative that won’t require the purchase of a new set of clubs should get a
“kick” out of what’s being offered at Bobby Nichols Golf Course starting on Friday, September 4. Metro Parks & Recreation is opening its first
“Footgolf” course at Bobby Nichols over Labor Day Weekend.
The course will be the first certified public footgolf course in Louisville and
4th in the state of Kentucky. The game is played as it sounds, as
participants start each hole from a teeing area with a #5 soccer ball and kick
to a green with a hole that’s 21 inches in diameter.
The game is played at a quicker pace than regular golf, with an hour for
every 9 holes as the average playing time. Bobby Nichols is a 9-hole course, so
most of the regular holes on the course have two footgolf holes or more on
them. The 18-hole course at Bobby Nichols, which is located on East Pages Lane
near Waverly Park in Southwest Louisville, measures 2,669 yards and is a par
72, same as the regular golf course. Currently, there are just over 400
footgolf courses nationwide.
“Every hole is challenging and requires thinking your way around the
course, not just kicking the ball as hard as you can,” said Deputy Director
Marty Storch. “All elements of the golf course itself will come into play –
bunkers, trees, creeks, dog legs – it’s fun, but requires quite a bit of
strategy.”
Golfers should wear flat sole shoes, tennis shoes or turf shoes. Soccer
cleats are not allowed. Regular greens fees apply, and golf cart rentals are
available. In addition, soccer balls can be rented for $2 per round at the
course. The course will not open until after noon on weekends and holidays but
will be available all hours during weekdays.
Storch said the advertised family golf special of $20 for a family of 4 after
4:30 p.m. over Labor Day Weekend will also apply for the footgolf course at
Bobby Nichols. “If people want to try the course out, applying the family golf
special over the weekend is a perfect way to get started,” he said.
The footgolf course at Bobby Nichols is also slated to be a part of the First
Tee Golf Program that teaches the game of golf to youths in the area. That
program, administered through Metro Parks, is offered at Shawnee, Seneca and
Long Run golf courses.
“It will give an opportunity for youths to use footgolf as a bridge to the game
of golf,” Storch said. “It’s a fun way for them to learn both sports.” An
official dedication of the new course will be scheduled for later in September,
according to Metro Parks & Recreation officials. Tee times for the new
footgolf course at Bobby Nichols can be made by calling (502) 937-9051.
 
 Monday, Councilman David Yates joined fellow leaders: State Representative Denny Butler, State Representative Joni Jenkins, Andy Beshear and County Attorney Mike O'Connell in the FED UP! International Overdose Awareness Day Rally.
 This action group calls for an end to our nation’s epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths attributed to opioids (including heroin) and other prescription drugs. The support of the community and media will help make this rally successful and spread awareness to all citizens especially the growing number of families affected by addiction.
 Thank you Prairie Village for having me, State Representative Denny Butler, LMPD and MSD at your neighborhood meeting. I appreciate getting to know many of you and listening to your concerns.
 WHEN: Saturday, September 12th, 2015
WHERE: East Prairie Village area: Holiday Drive, Northridge Drive, Vega Lane, Silverwood Lane, Whitehall Court and more.
 There will be no residential garbage, recycling or yard
waste collection within the Louisville Metro Urban Services District (former
Louisville city limits) on Labor Day, Monday September 7, 2015. Collection
through the week will be delayed by one day because of the holiday.
Residents who rely on private haulers for garbage,
recycling and yard waste collection should consult those haulers about holiday
collection schedules.
Also, Jefferson
County recycling, hazardous waste and waste reduction facilities will be
closed on Saturday September 6 in recognition of the holiday and closed on
Monday as usual.
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 Metro Parks is once again offering an affordable family golfing package at
its nine golf courses during the Labor 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: Saturday, September
4, Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6.
“Labor Day weekend is the unofficial last weekend of summer, and it’s a
great time to squeeze in another round with your family,” said Deputy Director
Marty Storch. “And for only $20, you don’t have to cut back on what you’re
offering at your backyard barbecue.”
Tee times are encouraged. Please visit http://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/golf-courses
and find the course of your choice to call ahead.
Metro Parks golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week,
and each course has a fully stocked pro shop. Private lessons are available
from a PGA Professional at each clubhouse. Metro Parks operates 9-hole golf
courses in Cherokee Park and Crescent Hill Park, along with Waverly Park’s
Bobby Nichols Golf Course. There are 18-hole courses in Iroquois Park, Long Run
Park, Seneca Park, Shawnee Park, Sun Valley Park and Charlie Vettiner Park. The
courses at Long Run and Shawnee also host the three-hole First Tee Golf Academy
for youth golf.
 
 Construction will proceed from the south end of Dixie Highway to the north. The project is divided into four sections of work:
•Stonegate Manor Drive to Bethany Lane.
•Bethany Lane to Valley Station Road.
•Valley Station Road to West Pages Lane.
•West Pages Lane to Greenwood Road.
Work will begin in the section between Stonegate Manor and Bethany Lane.
During daytime hours, two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Dixie. Lane closures will occur on weeknights in the northbound direction from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning.
Closure times for the southbound direction are from 9 p.m. until 8 a.m.
Weekend lane closures are permitted from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m. the following morning.
Learn more:
http://www.whas11.com/story/news/traffic/accident-construction/2015/08/17/stretch--dixie-highway-construction-underway-monday-night/31873169/
 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Car & Motorcycle Show
All Proceeds Benefit Diabetes Researh
When: Sunday, September 13, 2015
Where: Mike Linnigs Resturant - 9308 Cane Run Rd., Louisville, KY 40258
Times: Registration 11 am - 3 pm
Awards 5 pm
Cost: Early Registration through 9/1 - $15 and recieve free gift
Registration day of the show - $20
Event Details:
- Classes to fit every car / Custom trophies for Top 3 in every class
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FREE Model car contest presented by www.louisvillemodelcarclub.com
- 50/50 Raffles / Door Prizes
- Music / Craft Booths
- Great Food / Great Times / Great Cause
Registration
For more information: contact Kenny France - 502-417-9921
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 Riverside,
the Farnsley-Moremen Landing invites visitors to 200 Years On the Ohio on September 19th and 20th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, on the grounds of the
historic property located at 7410 Moorman Road.
This historical timeline experience is an expansion of Riverside's popular
annual event 100 years on the Ohio, but this year's event will delve into a
longer period of history, from the early exploration and settlement of
Jefferson County into the World War I era. Visitors will see historical
re-enactors demonstrating the tools, weaponry, clothing, pastimes, and craft
demonstrations of the various periods represented.
From Early Settlement into World War I Era
~ Period Craft Demonstrations ~ Period Fashion Shows ~ Tools ~ Pastimes ~ Cooking ~ Special Presenters: Meet “Mr. Lincoln” ~ Tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House (1/2 price) ~ Featuring: an 1860s-style baseball game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cincinnati Buckeyes beginning at 1 PM on Sunday, September 20.
Held in partnership with the Falls Landing Foundation, Inc.
Admission:
$6/Adults,
$5/Seniors (60+), and $3/Children (6-12) per day.
*A
family rate allows two adults with up to 3 children to enter for $15. Admission
includes a tour of the centerpiece of the property, the historic Farnsley-Moremen
House.
Learn More: http://www.riverside-landing.org/event/200-years-on-the-ohio-a-living-history-timeline-event/
SOUTHSIDE PET SHOP
When: Sat, Sep 19, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Southside Dr
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
 JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
Hear Untold Stories of Refugees
Enjoy Live Entertainment
Eat Ethnic Food
Walk Through an Interactive Refugee Experience
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2015, Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Program from 6:30 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: Mellwood Arts Center, Event Room #3, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Tickets: Individual Tickets – $25.00, Table of 8 – $150.00
TICKET REGISTERATION
http://refugelouisville.com/tickets
SPONSOR THE EVENT
http://refugelouisville.com/sponsorship/
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