 Consider sponsoring a duck for this year's Ken-Ducky Derby! All proceeds benefit Harbor House of Louisville, an organization that assists individuals with disabilities through employment, self-determination, education and community building opportunities. To sponsor a duck, please click here!
Riverport Lounge LLC declared intentions to apply for a Quota Retail Drink, Retail Malt Beverage Drink, Special Sunday Retail Drink and extended hours until 4:00 a.m. license(s). The business to be licensed will be located at 7001 Global Dr. Suite 5, doing business as Derby City Live. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by
writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, Ky. 40601-8400,
within 30 days of March 28th. Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are:
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Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
- The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
- The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
- The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
- Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area,
- potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and
financial potential of the area.
 Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Ramble for the Roses Trivia Night, presented by DeSales and Holy Cross High Schools, and Holy Rosary Alumnae. Teams may have a maximum of 8 players. Cost is $20 per player. Mulligans and Split-the-Pot raffles will also be sold. Register online here or call Janet Harpe at 368-6519, ext. 29. Proceeds for the Ramble Trivia Night will benefit the Holy Rosary Scholarship Program at DeSales and Holy Cross High Schools.
When: Saturday, April 16th (doors open at 6:00 p.m., play begins at 7:00 p.m.)
Where: Holy Cross gymnasium, 5144 Dixie Hwy.
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 Your local library is located at 9725 Dixie Hwy. For a full schedule of events, click here!
 Join Jefferson Memorial Forest for a unique day camp experience combining summer fun with nature-based science education activities. We offer a variety of camps for ages 5-15. Campers will take on the role of naturalist, scientist, and adventurer as they explore the forest and the creatures that inhabit it. Traditional summer camp fun will round out the experience, creating an adventure to remember for a lifetime! Click here for a list of all the camps offered and the registration form.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month. We invite everyone to participate in the "Know More, Do More" campaign, organized by the Center for Women & Families. Be sure to check out their website for more information and mark your calendars for Chalk the Walk on April 12th and Denim Day on April 27th. Each individual action really does add up, so please be a part of the movement!

New companies such as Humana and Kindred Healthcare are joining the effort for 2016 and UPS and other companies are increasing their commitment to hire or sponsor jobs for youth. Also, a new website - SummerWorks.org -- makes it easier for youth, employers and supporters to sign up and be involved. Working closely with Jefferson County Public Schools, there will be a stronger focus this year on placing students in jobs that match up with what they are learning in school and jobs in the key business sectors the city is focused on growing such as technology, healthcare and advanced manufacturing. Check out the website for more info!
VITA is a free program staffed by volunteers who help low income families receive all the tax refunds they are qualified for and its success has returned millions to the local economy in Metro Louisville. The Louisville Asset Building Coalition has offered V.I.T.A. at the Sun Valley Community Center since 2008 and it will continue through April 18th. Every year the number of volunteers and those taking advantage of the service continues to grow.
The Hours of operations are as follows:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am to 6:00pm
- Wednesdays 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Fridays through February only 9:30am to 4:00pm
- Saturdays 9:30am to 12:00pm
Participants need to make sure they bring all pertinent information beforehand including:
· Social Security card and photo ID.
· W-2’s and 1099 from an employer
· 1099’s for interest, dividends state tax refund or other income if applicable
· 1095 for health insurance.
· 1098 for education credit with detailed information
· Appropriate information for direct deposit
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