Compassionate Schools. Mayor Fischer was among those at Rutherford Elementary on Wednesday to announce full implementation of the Compassionate Schools Project in JCPS. Above, children demonstrate techniques they’re learning. Read more.

Top Story: NuLu projects. The Mayor today announced two projects in the NuLu area: Home2 Suites by Hilton on South Hancock, a $12M investment that will create 30 new jobs; and Rabbit Hole Distilling at Jefferson and Market, which will include an event space, tasting rooms, a gift shop, a restaurant, outdoor space, as well as the distillery.

City rolls out Green for Good initiative The Mayor on Wednesday announced the Green For Good project at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School on Shelbyville Road, which will evaluate the concept that a buffer of trees and shrubbery can improve air quality and citizens’ health in a heavily trafficked area. Read more.

Friday, Oct. 7, 10:45 a.m.: Street Paving Celebration. Shawnee Park.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m.: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. George Unseld Early Learning Center, 5216 Ilex Ave.

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1:15 p.m.: Announcement of Building our Blocks neighborhood improvement initiative. Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 Lampton St.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1:30 p.m.: Jack O’Lantern Spectacular press conference, Iroquois Park Amphitheater.