 The Pleasure Ridge Park baseball team capped its amazing season by seizing the Forcht Bank/KHSAA State Championship last Saturday at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Panthers scored on a gutsy squeeze play call in the 8th inning to top Mercer County, 3-2, and took home the trophy.
For coach Bill Miller the win was the crown jewel on a remarkable season that saw him become the winningest coach in state history with 1,115 wins in his career. Miller is now tied with the late Ralph Kimmel of Manual for most state titles with five.
So congratulations to Coach Miller and his stellar squad for bringing the trophy home to southwest Louisville and for providing a season full of entertainment and excellence.
 KentuckyOne Health and the Mayor's Healthy Hometown Movement are teaming up this year to get Louisville area residents to "Walk With A Doc," a nationwide program that empowers people to improve their health through physical activity by exercising side-by-side with their healthcare providers.
The program kicked off last month, and will continue each week at various locations throughout the city. This Saturday, June 15, the "Walk With A Doc" program is in South Louisville with a health fair sponsored by Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital featuring several screenings from 10:00am until noon near the Iroquois Amphitheater.
Click here for more information on the program.
Project Hope is a program of Valley View Church in which volunteers repair basic essential safety needs in homes in certain areas of Louisville. If you or someone you know lives in the 40258 or 40272 area codes and lacks the financial or physical ability to perform basic home upkeep, Project Hope may be able to help. Visit www.projecthopeministry.org for more information and to see if you qualify for their wonderful services.
Also, if you are handy with tools or have a passion for giving back to your community, Project Hope is always looking for hard-working volunteers. There are many different jobs go be filled and the hours for volunteering are flexible. Contact Bill Morris at 502-367-4038 for more information on how to get involved.
 Every Thursday afternoon (2:30-5:30pm), fresh produce will be sold at Sts. Mary's & Elizabeth Hospital. The Bluegrass Avenue Farmer's Market brings local, healthy food options to South Louisville throughout the growing season. Nothing compares to the taste of freshly picked produce straight from the soil and it's a way you can directly support our local farms. The market will run every Thursday through October.
This summer, the Louisville Metro Police Department has prepared a comprehensive training program to provide participants with an informative overview of the various divisions, units, and functions of the police department. Some areas that will be covered are: patrol, investigations, narcotics enforcement and prevention, tour of Metro Corrections, Special Weapons and Tactics Team, Mounted Patrol and K-9 units. Classes will conclude with a Graduation Ceremony and successful graduates will take with them a certificate and a greater understanding of the Louisville Metro Police Department and the role law enforcement officers play in our community.
Classes Offered:
St. Stephen Church: June 17-21, 8:00am-3:00pm (1508 W. Kentucky Street)
Trinity A.M.E. Church: July 8-12, 8:00am-3:00pm (1036 Euclid Avenue)
To enroll or if you have any questions, call 502-574-7423.
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana is currently seeking host families in Louisville for the U.S State Department Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP).
As part of the IYLEP 9 high school students from Iraq and the U.S will be in Louisville for a leadership program focusing on business education. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program aims to build a network of young leaders from different ethnic, religious, and national groups willing to promote mutual understanding and community engagement between the U.S and Iraq.
On weekdays the students meet with youth groups and local leaders, attend leadership workshops, and complete different service projects. IYLEP is looking for hosts to help welcome these young leaders and share life in Louisville with them during this short program.
Host families provide:
- Welcome 1-2 students into your home
- A private bed
- Breakfast/ Dinner
- An American home experience
The World Affairs Council (WAC) provides:
- 24 hour assistance
- An in-home orientation scheduled at your convenience
- 9:00am-5:00pm day of programming for the students
- Lunches
- Cultural events
- Transportation to and from meetings and appointments
- One day of recreational activities on the weekend
This would be great opportunity and enriching cultural experience for anyone who is interested. Contact Christy Rhodes of the World Affairs Council for more information about a wonderful program.
PHONE: 502-561-5422
EMAIL: christy.rhodes@worldkentucky.org
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