Forecastle returns! The annual three-day music festival runs Friday-Sunday at Waterfront Park with performances by Arcade Fire, Chris Stapleton and more. Watch for Mayor Fischer on Sunday evening during the performance by Teddy Abrams and Friends. Photo courtesy of Forecastle Festival.

Sign up for Code Louisville. In the latest episode of his podcast, Mayor Fischer focuses on Code Louisville. The innovative program has drawn national attention by offering free coding training — an in-demand skill for employers — to Louisville residents. Listen.

Blood drive continues. Mayor Fischer on Wednesday visited the Red Cross Holiday Hero blood drive at Churchill Downs. There’s still plenty of time to donate before the drive ends this evening. Sign up.

 A+ for aqua efforts.The U.S. Water Alliance on Tuesday named Mayor Fischer the 2018 winner of the U.S. Water Prize for Outstanding Public Official, citing his commitment to water workforce development. Learn more.

Oasis on Market St.  Mayor Fischer today helped open Oasis, a new enterprise in the Sister Visitor Center, 2235 W. Market St. Oasis stocks frozen meats, vegetables, fruit and healthy snack options for purchase at wholesale rates.

Friday, July 12, 2:30 p.m.: Forecastle announcement. Waterfront Park.

Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m.: Kentucky Shakespeare. Central Park.

Monday, July 16, 9 a.m.: North Lime Old Louisville grand opening. 1228 S. Seventh St.

Wednesday, July 18, 1:30 p.m.: Code Louisville announcement. El Toro, 124 N. First St.

Thursday, July 19, 10 a.m.: Dixie Highway project announcement.