Attention All Shoppers!
Where: Taylor Blvd. Save-A-Lot Store
When: Tuesday,September 24 from 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
The Taylor Blvd. Save-A-Lot Store plans to donate ten percent (10%) of all sales that day to South Louisville Community Ministries.
The timing of this event is important because SLCM just moved into a new location at 415 1/2 W. Ashland Avenue. The proceeds will go toward moving expenses and also to aid the needy people of South Louisville.
We are encouraging all our contacts to share this information with friends and families. There will be door prize drawings throughout the day.
Thanks to all those who support SLCM!
This weekend will conclude the New Cut/Southern Parkway Trolley Hop.
Where: New Cut/Southern Parkway TARC or Trolley Stop.
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Take advantage this weekend of the final Trolley Hop by indulging in some of South West Louisville's richest attractions and beautiful scenery.
You can board at any designated TARC or Trolley Stop.
Featured Trolley Hop Stops:
· Fairdale Parade at 12:00 Noon
· Fairdale Fair 1:00 to 11:00pm
· Iroquois Park Amphitheater area–Walk with a Doc 10:00am
· Churchill Downs—Derby Museum
· The Little Loomhouse– Weaving Demo, Happy Birthday Song!
· Iroquois & Fairdale Libraries—Family Programs
· Jefferson Memorial Forest— Family Canoe Day, Nature Play
· Restaurants & Shops along the corridor
Jefferson Memorial Forest will offer a Family Canoe Day
Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest at Tom Wallace Lake.
When: Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The program is for ages 5 to adult and is perfect for all skill levels – beginners are welcome.
The fee is $10 for a 30 minute canoe rental, and each canoe has capacity to carry maximum of two adults and one child under 12. The fee includes all equipment – canoe, paddles, and personal flotation devices. Families will also be able to rent fishing poles from the Welcome Center and enjoy concessions for purchase from Get it on a Bun at Booty’s food truck.
For more information, or to reserve a canoe, call the Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center at 502-368-5404.
For More Information:
www.memorialforest.com
 Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing will host “100 Years on the Ohio"
Where: 7410 Moorman Road, Historic Farnsley-Moremen
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 21st and 22nd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Events:
- An historical timeline experience, representing the years 1765 to 1865, where visitors will see:
- Period fashion shows, children’s games, dance demonstrations, and an archery demonstration. Two historical re-enactor presentations feature the portrayal of a late 18th century doctor.
- Re-enactor highlight is Dennis Boggs’ portrayal of President Abraham Lincoln.
- An 1860’s-style baseball game between the Cincinnati Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Red Stockings at 1:00 PM on Sunday.
Admission is $6/Adults; $5/Seniors; and $3/Children per day. A family rate allows two adults with up to 3 children to enter for $15.
Admission includes a tour of the centerpiece of the property, the historic Farnsley-Moremen House. This event is being held in conjunction with the Falls Landing Foundation, Inc.
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 Where: Iroquois Amphitheater
When: Sunday, September 22 at 5 p.m - 9:30 p.m.
The 75th Anniversary event will pay tribute to the theatre’s early years with period music from the University of Louisville Big Band Jazz Ensemble.
“Louisville Metro Parks is very proud to oversee the management of this theater,” said Metro Parks director Mike Heitz. “From its long-standing tradition of featuring the best and brightest among local performers, to a state of the art facility which also attracts major regional and national artists, the amphitheater is a community treasure.”
EVENT DETAILS
5:30 p.m. Cocktail hour while the U of L Big Band Jazz Ensemble plays period jazz and standards from amphitheater's past. A dance floor will be set up on the Amphitheater stage.
7:00 p.m. A short program honoring the Amphitheater’s history and its supporters.
7:30 p.m. Group photo of 75 years of Amphitheater cast and crew.
8:00 p.m. Music by Justin Paul Lewis
9:30 p.m. Event Ends
 WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 10:30-4:30pm
WHERE: Moore Traditional High School (6415 Outer Loop)
On September 28, Healthy Hoops KY "Tipoff Event" will offer a full day of fun and education to children (ages 7 to 13) with asthma. Healthy Hoops KY is a free program that uses basketball and fun to focus on the needs of youth struggling with the symptoms of asthma.
There will be basketball clinics with celebrity coaches and players like Louisville legend Darrell Griffith, health screenings, and workshops on asthma management.
If you would like more information or to register a child for this event please call 585-8429 or register online at www.healthyhoopsky.com.
 Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation is teaming up with LXC Sports to host an Adult Kickball Championship Tournament
Where: Thurman Hutchins, Louisville Champions, and Seneca parks
When: September 27, 28, and 29
Grand Prize: $1,000 furnished by LXC Sports.
The tournament is co-ed, for ages 18 and older, with 10-20 players per roster, and 10 players (at least four female) on the field at once. Team registration fee is $200, and deadline to register is September 25.
With a format of two round robin games and a single elimination tournament, each team is guaranteed to play a minimum of three games.
Register online through LXC Sports:
www.lxcsports.com/league/5071/details
For more information:
Metro Parks Athletic Office, 456-8173
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 Make a difference this fall!
Register your family, friends, employer, place of worship, organization or school for the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup. Last spring, nearly 11,000 volunteers participated, clearing 16 tons of trash from streets, sidewalks and green spaces! Groups select their own cleanup site.
Participating Volunteers receive:
- Free T-shirts for volunteers while supplies
- FREE bags & gloves
- Recognition in Brightside publications
Registration: Three great options!
- Online: www.BrightsideInc.org
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Mail: Brightside, 527 W Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
- Fax: 502.574.5998
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You can visit Finnegan at the Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road or contact LMAS at (502) 473-PETS (7387) for more information.
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You can visit Sandy at Louisville Metro Animal Services’ Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40218 or contact LMAS at (502) 473-PETS (7387) for more information. Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/animalservices to see her friends!
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