   10th Annual Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival – May 17 at Jefferson Memorial Forest
A
spectacular day of Bluegrass music, food, craft vendors and youth
activities in a scenic environment awaits those who visit Jefferson
Memorial Forest’s tenth annual Forest Fest on Saturday, May 17.
Hershey’s Track & Field Games Registration Underway through Metro Parks & Recreation
Kids
between the ages of 9 and 14 who love to run, jump and throw are
invited to sign up for the Hershey’s Track & Field Games, to be held
at 6 p.m. on May 22 at Fern Creek Traditional High School Football
Stadium, 9115 Fern Creek Road, Louisville KY.
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Metro Parks Hosting “Pitch, Hit & Run”™ Competition – May 10
Louisville
Metro Parks and Recreation will host Pitch, Hit and Run™, the official
youth skills competition of Major League Baseball®, presented by
Scotts®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with
an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that
recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.
2014 Metro Parks Junior Golf Tour Underway
Younger
golfers looking to gain competitive and fun golfing experience in
tournament play are invited to participate in the annual Metro Parks
Junior Golf Tour.
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 Metro Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Details: We are still accepting registrations for summer camps. All camps are first come, first serve and are
filling up fast! Learn more about summer camp offerings here.
Family Weekend at Metro Parks Golf courses
Location: Any
Metro Parks Golf Course
Date: May 24, 25 & 26
Time: After 4:30 pm
Details: A family of up to four may play 9 holes, with cart, after 4:30
p.m. at any metro parks course for only $20! Memorial Day weekend (Saturday-Monday).
For more information: (502) 456-8134
Flag Football!
Location: Thurman Hutchins Park
Details: Metro Parks Athletics has a few spots left for the summer flag
football leagues. To register for an
Athletic League, please fill out the Online Registration
Form. Payment can be made by credit card over the phone. You may pay
by cash or check at the Athletics Office located at the Louisville Tennis
Center (in Joe Creason Park).
3783 Illinois Ave, 40213.
For more information: (502) 456-8173 |
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Growing Heirloom Tomatoes
Location: Riverside,
the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Date: May 17
The Riverside Garden Club invites you to come to a presentation by Terry Gibson
from Thieneman's Greenhouses on "Growing Heirloom Tomatoes" on
Saturday, May 17 @ 10:00 am in the Riverside Visitors Center. With over 15
years of experience working with heirloom tomatoes, Mr. Gibson has much to
share with those who want to experience success growing their own heirloom
tomatoes.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
For more information: (502)
935-6809
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91.9 WFPK & The Coors Light Concert Series presents: Lyle Lovett
and His Acoustic Band
Location: Iroquois
Amphitheater
Date: May 17
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
For more information: (502) 368-5865
Trail Team Park Project Day at Waverly Park
Location: Jefferson
Memorial Forest
Date: May 17
Time: 9:00 am
Details: Trail Team and KYMBA volunteers come together to improve and maintain
the combined hiking and biking trails at Waverly. Activities vary, but may include use of hand
tools to cut overhanging limbs and encroaching shrubs, trail structure repair
or addressing erosion issues. Closed-toe
shoes are required. Activities are
suitable for ages 14 and up, with parental supervision required until age
18. Meet at the playground parking lot
in Waverly Park.
For more information: (502) 368-5404
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Land Steward Project Days
Location: Jefferson
Memorial Forest
Date: Wednesdays, May 21 and 28
Time: 9:00 am
Details: Help preserve the natural ecosystem within the Natural Areas park
system. Activities may include clipping
invasive plants, weeding native gardens, mulching, or brush removal. Closed-toe shoes required. Activities are suitable for ages 14 and up,
with parental supervision required until age 18. Location varies.
For more information: (502) 368-5404
Movies Under The Stars: "Planes"
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Date: May 24
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
For more information: (502) 368-5865
Night Climbing
Location: Jefferson
Memorial Forest
Date: May 24
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00PM
Details: Challenge yourself on our 52 foot climbing tower…in the dark! Learn
basic climbing and belaying techniques and gain self-esteem, confidence and
problem-solving skills while tackling this “high-altitude” obstacle course at
night! This program is for ages 10 and up. (A parent or legal guardian must
accompany any participant under the age of 18.) Please wear tennis shoes and
long pants or shorts (with inseam greater than 5 inches.) Bring your headlamp!
Program will meet in the Horine Section of Jefferson Memorial Forest. All
participants must pre-register and pre-pay before day of course through the
Welcome Center (no registrations day of course.)
Pre-registration required. Fee:
$10/person
For more information: (502) 368-5404
Counter Culture Youth Conference featuring Tye Tribbett live in concert
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Date: May 30
Doors: 5:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
For more information: (502) 368-5865
Free Guided Hike
Location: Jefferson
Memorial Forest
Date: May 31
Time: 9:00 am
Siltstone Trail: Scott’s Gap to Bearcamp Rd and back, 7.4 miles
(strenuous)
Hike the western half of the Siltstone Trail with the Volunteer
Naturalists. Bring plenty of water and a
lunch, as we’ll be stopping at Bearcamp Road to eat before heading back to the
parking area. Meet at Scott’s Gap parking
lot.
For more information: (502) 368-5404
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