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The Spirit of Jefferson will return to Riverview Park in Southwest Louisville on Sunday, October 23rd! The Steamboat will set sail for two cruises leaving from Riverview Park (formerly the Greenwood Boat Docks at 8202 Greenwood Road).
This is a free event but remember that seating is limited for the cruises. To reserve your spot in advance, you can stop by Southwest Community Ministries at 8504 Terry Road during their regular business hours. A $5 minimum donation per seat is suggested to reserve your spot. Those wanting to attend can also board the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cruises are at 1:30 pm at 4:00 pm with boarding beginning one half hour before each. Please contact the District 12 office at 502.574.1112 for more details or questions. We hope that you can attend this special event and help us to support Southwest Community Ministries.
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 The “Canoemobile” is making its annual stop in Louisville on September
30-Oct. 1, bringing fun and exploration through free trips for all ages on
24-foot Voyageur canoes on the Ohio River. The program, locally in its fifth
year, is organized by Metro Parks’ Natural Areas Division based at Jefferson
Memorial Forest in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, Inc. of Minneapolis.
The Voyageur canoes are safe, stable and can carry 9 participants per trip.
Safety equipment and trained staff will be provided. Organizers suggest wearing
comfortable outdoor clothing that can get wet, but no flip-flops. Water coolers
will be available, so bring a refillable water bottle. Food also will be
available for purchase.
Pre-registration is not
required, and all trips will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trips will leave every 30 minutes. All participants must sign a waiver, and
those under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal
guardian. Forms can be found at memorialforest.com.
CANOEMOBILE EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, September 30
10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Shawnee Park 4501 West Broadway 40211
* Event is located at the end of Southwestern Parkway on the north side of the
park
Saturday, October 1
10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Riverview Park
8202 Greenwood Rd 40258
You are invited to join Major Frank Hardison, Commander of the LMPD 3rd Division, along with 3rd Division Officers to celebrate the National Coffee with a Cop Day. This is an innovative program that began in 2011 as a response to tensions between police and the community. Its purpose is to help break down barriers through a simple plan: Officers and residents joining together for a cup of coffee and conversation.
Come out and be a part of the conversation!
Coffee with a Cop - LMPD 3rd Division
When: Friday, October 7th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Where: Panera Bread, 6900 Dixie Highway
 Saturday, October 8, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun Valley Park - 6505 Bethany Lane
The Southwest Community Festival is the largest one-day event in Southwest Jefferson County. To highlight a few of the wonderful activities the all-volunteer committee plans are:
TODDLER TOWN is a free area designed just for the pre-school and younger aged children
KIDS' CITY has inflatables, arts & crafts, and games that speak to all energetic pre-teens
TEEN TOWN features games and entertainment that young adults will enjoy
SENIOR TENT is a wealth of resources and activities for our senior population
And for the entire family . . . LIVE Entertainment, River City Street Rods Car Show, arts & craft booths, and food vendors round out this beautiful fall Saturday filled with fun for all ages! Please come out and support your local community – it's all about you!
For more information or to sign up to participate in the Festival, visit the Southwest Festival Website.
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