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In observance of November 14 as World Diabetes Day, a coalition of local health agencies is encouraging everyone to complete a new online screening tool to find out if they may have diabetes or prediabetes. Anyone scoring high on the screening will be directed to resources and providers for follow-up testing and care.
People can access the quick, simple 7-question screening at http://www.gohealthshare.com. The screening takes less than three minutes to complete. Those with a score of five or higher may be at risk for diabetes or prediabetes. The screening will direct them to contact Metro United Way 211, where they will be referred to a provider for further testing and treatment.
Organizations participating in the coalition include the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative, Metro United Way, the YMCA of Greater Louisville, the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA), Norton Office of Faith and Health Ministries and U of L Physicians.
Diabetes is the seventh leading killer in Kentucky. Yet, nearly one out of every three people in Kentucky who has diabetes doesn’t know they have it, and nine out of every 10 people with prediabetes doesn’t know they have it.
Undiagnosed diabetes can lead to very serious health consequences – the amputation of limbs, sores that don’t heal, heart attack and even death. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. Diagnosed early, however, it can be managed and the person can lead a long productive life. Similarly, if a person has prediabetes, lifestyle changes and monitoring can help to prevent the condition from developing into full-scale diabetes.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has a certified diabetes educator and free classes to help those with diabetes manage it successfully. Contact us at 502.574.6663.
The Kentucky Center Presents
DAN AND PHIL WORLD TOUR 2018
INTERACTIVE INTROVERTS
Thursday, August 2, 8 p.m.
The Kentucky Center
Fans 14-and-under must be accompanied by someone 18+
Photo: The Kentucky Center
Dan and Phil present their new stage show – Interactive Introverts. Two internet dwelling, insecure nerds standing under the spotlight to give the people what they want: an epic interactive experience of rants, roasts, battles, stories…and surprises that will make you laugh, cry, cringe – and puts the audience in control unlike anything before!
The Kentucky Center is the official ticket service for this event.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 14, at 4 p.m., online, by phone (502-584-7777), and at the box office (501 W. Main Street, Louisville 40202).
There are NO PRESALES for this tour; all available tickets go on sale at the same time.
Limit 8 tickets per transaction.
Standard tickets start at $30, reserved seating, fees apply.
A limited number of VIP packages are also available for $149, reserved seating, fees apply. A VIP ticket gives you one of the best seats for the show, access to a Meet & Greet with Dan and Phil, including a selfie on your own phone/camera, and an exclusive gift.
The North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) still has nearly a week of agricultural showmanship left, but tonight marks the last night for the associated 2017 Great Lakes Circuit Finals of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
From barrel racing and roping to the rough stock events of bronco and bull riding, the North American Championship Rodeo brings fast paced action to freedom hall as dozens of cowboys and cowgirls compete for a purse of tens of thousands of dollars in prize money. The action kicks off at 7:30 PM in Freedom Hall.
The first two nights of go ’rounds are wrapped up and now the competitors seek to lock in the glory and prizes of finishing at the top of the list among the seven main events, which include bareback bronco riding, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, barrel racing, and the thrilling crowd pleaser – bull riding.
The event isn’t just roping and riding either. Throughout the competition, the crowd is entertained with numerous acts such as the “The Most Recognized Cowboy in the World,” Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey, the illuminating equestrian riding show from the Red Rock Riders Drill Team, and the comedy routines of the PRCA rodeo clown.
Tonight’s event also features two special promotions. To mark Veterans Day, in honor of those who have served our country, active military members, veterans and first responders will receive 50% off of their admission. Tonight is also Kid’s Cowboy Hat Night – the first 500 children in the lobby of Freedom Hall after 6PM will receive a free straw cowboy hat.
You won’t want to miss this action packed evening at Freedom Hall!
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Monday, November 13, will be Wear Purple Day in Louisville to support Louisville City FC ahead of the USL championship game, Mayor Fischer said
via a city proclamation.
“Louisville City FC is on the cusp of a championship — an epic accomplishment for such a young team,” Mayor Fischer said. “I’m asking citizens to show their appreciation and support by wearing Louisville City purple on Monday, and to head to Slugger Field to cheer the players on as they bring the USL Cup home to Louisville.”
Louisville City plays for its first USL Cup championship at 9 p.m. Monday at Slugger Field against the Swope Park Rangers.
Mayor Fischer also announced that the Big Four Bridge will be lit in purple this weekend and Monday ahead of the USL championship game.
The Mayor and Louisville City FC are hosting a pep rally at 4 p.m. this Friday at Fourth Street Live. The public is invited to cheer on the players, coaches, staff and owners.
Registration is now open for Tomorrow’s Talent, a workforce and education summit that brings together national and local experts to focus on ways for young people to realize their full potential in education and the workforce — creating the maximum impact to the regional economy.
The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Muhammad Ali Center. Registration is free.
Tomorrow’s Talent is presented by KentuckianaWorks, 55,000 Degrees and Greater Louisville Inc., with funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and UPS.
The keynote speaker will be Richard V. Reeves of the Brookings Institution, where he is Senior Fellow, Economic Studies and Co-Director of the Center on Children and Families. His research focuses on social mobility, inequality, and family change. Prior to joining Brookings in 2013, he was director of strategy to the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister.
Reeves’ latest book is Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do about It.
In September 2017, Politico magazine named Reeves one of the top 50 thinkers in the U.S. for his work on class and inequality.
Additional breakout sessions, lightning talks and TED-style presentations will feature an eclectic lineup of presenters and topics.
Mayor Greg Fischer, who has launched initiatives such as Cradle to Career and the SummerWorks jobs program to maximize youth achievement, will attend and present.
Light refreshments begin at 8 a.m., and lunch will be provided.
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) high school girls will learn about empowerment and positive choices during the 2017 Youth Services Centers Women of Worth: I Am Resilient Conference, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, in Hartford Hall at the Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC) Downtown Campus (649 S. 1st Street).
Approximately 300 students from a variety of JCPS high schools will enjoy sessions about goal setting, college readiness, healthy relationships and resilience. Sadiqa Reynolds, CEO and President of the Louisville Urban League, will serve as the keynote speaker.
The conference mission is to empower and motivate young women to make positive choices that will strengthen their life skills, help them overcome barriers and guide them in achieving academic success. The conference is sponsored by several JCPS Youth Services Centers, Norton Children’s Hospital and JCTC.
Winner Gets Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Taking a lesson from Willy Wonka, the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Foundation is giving away a Golden Ticket for the 2018 Festival. The lucky winner (and a guest) will experience the Derby Festival like never before! The Golden Ticket includes a Derby Festival package valued at $3553. This is a once in a lifetime chance to attend many of the Festival’s most anticipated (and often sold out) events. Raffle tickets are 50 dollars each and ONLY 500 will be sold. Taking a lesson from Willy Wonka, the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Foundation is giving away a Golden Ticket for the 2018 Festival. The lucky winner (and a guest) will experience the Derby Festival like never before! The Golden Ticket includes a Derby Festival package valued at $3553. This is a once in a lifetime chance to attend many of the Festival’s most anticipated (and often sold out) events. Raffle tickets are 50 dollars each and ONLY 500 will be sold.
The Golden Ticket raffle is also for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Foundation – the charitable arm of the Derby Festival. The Golden Ticket raffle is coordinated by The Fillies, Inc., a volunteer organization that works closely with the Derby Festival year-round.
The Golden Ticket package includes:
- 2 Grandstand Box tickets to 2018 Kentucky Oaks on May 4, 2018
- Hot air balloon ride for 2 people during the U.S. Bank Great BalloonFest™
- 2 tickets to The Fillies Derby Ball®
- 2 tickets to They’re Off!® Luncheon
- 2 VIP tickets to Thunder Over Louisville
- 2 tickets to the Great Steamboat Race on the Belle of Louisville
- 2 tickets to Kentucky Proud WineFest
- 2 VIP viewing seats at the Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade
- 2 tickets to The Children’s Tea® with the Derby Festival Princesses
- 2 signed 2018 KDF Official Posters
- $100 gift card for Official KDF Merchandise
- 2 complete sets of 2018 Pegasus® Pins – including a Gold Pin!
- 2 memberships to KDF’s Thorobred® VIP program in 2019
Raffle tickets are on sale NOW. They can be purchased at the Derby Festival office at 1001 S. Third Street in Louisville, by calling (502) 584-FEST, or online at KDF.org. The winner will be drawn at the Macy’s Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show at Horseshoe Southern Indiana in March.
