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SubscribePresident David Tandy (D-4) will hold a news conference on Thursday, October 8th to announce a special effort by the Metro Council to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the month of October.
The President will be joined by other Council Members and Representatives of the American Cancer Society and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center to encourage all women to get breast cancer screenings during this month.
President Tandy will also announce a special reminder to the public to get tested during the month of October.
The news conference will be held at 1:30pm in Jefferson Square Park at the corner of Sixth and Jefferson Streets.
The Metro Council’s Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will receive a progress report from the Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness on the syringe exchange program since it began on June 10th.
Members will hear from Dr. Sarah Moyer, Interim Director of the Department who will make a presentation about how the effort has been working and what is next for the program.
““When the Metro Council approved this program, we indicated we would ask for regular updates on its progress and effectiveness. It is important to understand if the program is reaching the people it needs to for treatment and public safety,” says Councilman David Yates (D-25), who chairs the Committee.
After approval by the Kentucky General Assembly this year, Louisville was the first city in Kentucky to move forward with such a program.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will meet at 2:00pm in Council Chambers, 601 West Jefferson Street. All Council meetings are carried live on Metro TV, Time Warner Cable Channel 25 on Channel 99 for UVERSE subscribers.
You can also watch the meetings online by going to the Metro Council homepage and click the “Watch Meetings Online” button.
Several events to help Highlands Community Ministries and showcase the area
One of Louisville Metro’s most established and historic area is ready to host a week of fun and celebration of community pride that will lend a helping hand for a worthwhile cause.
“A Week in the Highlands” will get underway with eight days of events which will offer something for everyone.
“ ‘A Week in the Highlands’ celebrates the uniqueness of the Highlands with a wonderful goal of helping Highland Community Ministries continue their work of providing services to those in need,” says Councilman Tom Owen (D-8). “It a week of fun and entertainment. It’s a closer, hands-on experience and involvement with our great Highlands neighbors and businesses.”
“A Week in the Highlands” will run from Saturday October 3rd until Sunday, October 11th and features a 5K Run/Walk, a jazz and blues concert at Big Rock, arts and crafts, and a chance to tour historic Farmington.
“There are many groups and organizations who work hard to make this a special week of celebration,” says Owen. “I hope everyone will come out to help the Ministries and take a minute to enjoy the Fall with other folks who are glad to be part of this area.”
For more information about “Week in the Highlands” contact Councilman Owen’s office at 574-1108 or go online to the event website.
Here is a rundown of the events for 2015
Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk
A beautiful Highlands run down Douglas Boulevard to Big Rock in Cherokee Park and back. Benefits go to the Highland Community Ministries.
Saturday, October 3 beginning at 8:00 am.
Douglass Blvd Christian Church
Pancake Breakfast
Benefiting Highland Community Ministries.
Saturday, October 3 beginning at 8:30 am.
Douglas Boulevard Christian Church Gym
Big Rock Jazz and Blues Fest
Live Jazz and Blues at Big Rock in Cherokee Park Benefiting the Olmsted Park Conservancy.
Sunday, October 4 from 2:00 pm. to 7:00 pm.
Big Rock in Cherokee Park
Empty Bowls Hunger Benefit
Helping Highlands Community Ministries feed the hungry with a light meal and a silent auction.
Thursday, October 8 from 5:30 pm. to 8:00 pm.
Frazier Hall, Bellarmine University
Belknap Fall Eve
There will be food and live music on the eve of the Fall Festival.
Friday, October 9 from 6:00 pm. to 11:00 pm.
The Historic Douglass Loop
Farmington Inaugural Oktoberfest
Live Music, German Beer and Authentic German Food.
Friday, October 9 from 6:00 pm. to 10:00 pm.
The Farmington Historic Plantation
21st Annual Belknap Fall Festival
One hundred booths of juried arts and crafts, plus local food vendors, kids’ fun and live music.
Saturday, October 10 from 11:00 am. to 11:00 pm.
The Historic Douglass Loop
14th Annual Farmington Harvest Festival
An 18th Century Festival at the plantation home of John and Lucy Speed, hosts to Abe Lincoln.
Sunday October 11 from 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
The Farmington Historic Plantation
Highlands Scavenger Hunt
A week long, family friendly event that takes scavenger hunters of all ages into the Highlands shops and restaurants to find hidden treasures.
October 3 through October 11, all day long.
Throughout the Highlands.
2015 event set for Friday, October 2nd through Sunday October, 4th
The 59th Annual St. James Court Art Show will once again bring the best artisans and craftsmen along with thousands of visitors to the Historic Old Louisville area as this traditional event gets underway during the first weekend in October.
More than 700 artisans from all over the United States return to one of Metro Louisville’s unique and historic neighborhoods for the Nation’s premier arts and crafts venue.
“Old Louisville will once again show why it is one of our most unique neighborhoods in Metro Louisville. Thousands of visitors will have the opportunity to walk, look, shop and enjoy the best arts and crafts. We are ready to welcome everyone,” says Councilman David James (D-6). “The St. James Court Art Show not only has brought millions of dollars in economic development and tourism to our City, it is an important way to help preserve this unique neighborhood.”
The Art Show offers a wide variety of booths featuring furniture, pottery, jewelry, glassworks, photography and paintings.
“The month is an exciting time to be in Old Louisville. We start the fall festivities with the St. James Court Art Show which is one of the premier art events in the United States. We are proud of how the show has grown and the opportunity if affords us to showcase this great historic neighborhood. We invite everyone to attend this iconic event,” says Howard Rosenberg, President of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council. “The next week-end, October 9 and 10 is the Garvin Gate Blues Festival and this is followed on October 15, 16, 17, and 18 by the Victorian Tales of Terror. We end the month with the Spirit Ball on October 27 sponsored by the Conrad-Caldwell House.”
Once again the St. James Court Art Show will have some special features: Continue reading
Local business leaders to discuss success and strategies at 4th Annual Gear-Up event
The 4th Annual Gear-Up Louisville event will take place on Thursday, October 15 from 8:30AM to 3:30PM at The Sawyer Hayes Community Center at E.P Tom Sawyer State Park, 2201 Lakeland Road. The event will feature presentations by ten dynamic speakers who will share best practices, strategies and success stories to inspire local business owners and entrepreneurs. Early bird tickets are $99 and available until September 30, regularly priced tickets are $149. The event includes breakfast and lunch, and tickets are available at www.GearUpLouisville.com. For more information, contact Christy Smallwood at (502) 595-7157 or christy@arkhamexec.com.
Gear-Up Louisville is designed for established business owners who want to re-tool their methods, strengthen business connections, and learn short cuts from fellow colleagues. The unique one-day event matches up speakers who can share a learning lesson with a local entrepreneur who has seen success from implementing the strategy. For example, Cara Silletto of Crescendo Strategies will talk about managing millennials, and then Master Distiller Marianne Barnes will discuss how she mastered working with millennials in the distillery industry. Another topic will include Gil Roberts of Phone Falcon who will discuss how established business owners can still grow their business using Lean Startup methodology, and then Ontra Caples of Down Home Tea, LLC will share how he achieved his dream. This year’s topics include “Working With Millennials,” “Succession Planning,” “Online Marketing,” “Being a Super Entrepreneur,” and “Using Lean Startup for Existing Business.” Comedian Mark Klein will emcee the event.
“Gear-Up was born out of a passion to develop business through showing examples of homegrown success,” says Christy Smallwood, founder of Arkham Executive and Executive Producer of the event. “Business owners and professionals in general are life-long learners, and this event presents an opportunity to learn from other successful businesses without a hefty price tag. Participants will walk away with new ideas that can be implemented right away in order to achieve their goals.”
For more information, visit www.GearUpLouisville.com.
About Gear-Up Louisville
Gear-Up Louisville is a one-day event hosted by Arkham Executive, founded by Christy Smallwood and John “Z” Zeydel. Arkham Executive provides training on sales, communication, marketing, networking, and other topics help that enhance the efforts of entrepreneurs around the region. For more information, visit www.arkhamexec.com.
Nineteen different local and regional breweries will offer their craft and specialty beers at the 7th Annual Louisville Brewfest on Friday, September 25th from 4:00pm to 10:00pm at the Louisville Slugger Field. The event, presented by BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse, is the largest annual fundraiser for the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA), a non-profit that promotes locally-owned businesses and works to educate citizens on the value of buying locally.
“Here at LIBA, we know that beer is a magical thing,” explain LIBA Director Jennifer Rubenstein. “The businesses at Brewfest are all independent, and they’re all our neighbors, so we look forward to building community by sharing some food and libations with old and new friends – all while strengthening the local economy, since more of our dollars stay local when spent at an independent business.”
The event will feature independent local and regional beer, wine, and bourbon, as well as food from BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse, Buckheads Mountain Grill, The Comfy Cow, Farm to Fork, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Kern’s Kitchen/ Derby Pie, Manny & Merle, Over the 9, Rocky’s Italian Grill, Taqueria de Selena, Shack in the Back BBQ, ValuMarket, and the Louisville Water Company will serve Pure Tap.
Festival goers will have the exclusive opportunity to taste limited edition beers that were made especially for this event by two notable Louisvillians. Louisville’s Mayor Greg Fischer honored his Irish heritage by working with Goodwood Brewing Company to create an Irish Stout he named 5-0-Brew, and local musician Ben Sollee collaborated with Apocalypse Brew Works to create an Oktoberfest style beer he named Kaytoberfest in honor of his cello, Kay. Both beers will be available at the rotating tap while supplies last.
New to the event this year is an interactive art project where attendees can glue bottle caps and other items to the art piece to show their local love. Returning again is the “Brewseum”, a self-directed journey through the history of craft beer in Louisville supported by demos and ‘how-to’ areas, created by Paul Young. An after party will also be held at The Haymarket Whiskey Bar, with free admission for Brewfest attendees and drinks specials for Brewfest VIPs and volunteers.
Admission is $5 which includes a souvenir cup. Attendees must be 21 or older to enjoy the beer, wine and bourbon. (Designated drivers get free admission.) VIP tickets are $45 and include access to exclusive beers, special gifts made by local artisans, larger pours in a commemorative festival glass, and other perks. Food and drink tickets will be sold for $1 each, with full pours costing 4 tickets and food prices vary. On-site parking is $5 at the Louisville Slugger Field lot.
Participating local brewers include Against the Grain, Akasha Brewing Company, Apocalypse Brew Works, Bluegrass Brewing Company, Cumberland Brewery, Falls City Beer, Goodwood Brewing Company, Monnik Brewing Company (formerly Beer Engine), New Albanian Brewing Company, and Sterling Beer. Guest brewers from the region include Central State Brewing Company from Indianapolis, Country Boy Brewing from Lexington, Eight Ball Brewing from Newport, Flat 12 Bierworks from Indianapolis, Kentucky Ale from Lexington, Rivertown Brewing Company from Cincinnati, Tin Man Brewing from Evansville, Upland from Bloomington and West 6th from Lexington. Locally made wines from Horseshoe Bend Vineyard & Winery, Old 502 Winery, and Smith-Berry Winery will also be available, as well as bourbon from Heaven Hill Distilleries.
The 7th Annual Louisville Brewfest is sponsored by Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse, Manny & Merle, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Heaven Hill Brands, Yellow Cab, The Haymarket Whiskey Bar, Buckhead Mountain Grill, Eclipse Bank, Nachbar, Crosley Brands, ValuMarket, Falls City Beer, Old 502 Winery, Louisvillebeer.com, Universal Linen, LEO Weekly, Louisville Magazine, Louisville.com, LouisvilleHotBytes.com, Abbey Road on the River, VO2 Multisport, WAKY radio, WFPK, YELP Louisville and M2 Maximum Media.
Event set for Sunday, September 20th at 4:30pm
It is a special monument that marks the history of those in Louisville who wanted to become American citizens. On Sunday, in Camp Taylor Park, the Naturalization Tree Monument will be rededicated as a way to honor the spirit of America.
“It is important to remember the impact Camp Taylor had in our Community’s history and this monument represents the importance of wanting to become an American citizen for those who came from faraway lands,” says Councilman Steve Magre (D-10).
The Naturalization Tree was a sprawling North American Ash Tree that once stood along Lee Avenue and near Grove Avenue. It became the location of the first oath of citizenship for foreign born soldiers who served in the United States Military following an act of Congress beginning in 1918.
Unfortunately, the tree was stuck by lightning and eventually taken down. However, a monument was put in its place as a reminder of the more than 4,000 soldiers who became US Citizens under the Naturalization Tree. On Sunday a sign will be placed near the moment giving more details about the history of the tree and the people who stood under it to take the oath of citizenship.
On Sunday, September 20th, Councilman Magre will be joined by The Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.
“This is a moment to not only honor our history but again thank those who have given their service and in some cases their lives for the freedom of our country,” says Magre. “I invite everyone to come and join us.”
The rededication ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 20th at 4:30pm at Camp Taylor Park, 4201 Lees Avenue, off of Poplar Level Road and the Watterson Expressway. After the ceremony, there will be a live band, free ice cream, and the community is encouraged to bring a picnic basket and join in the fun.
For more information about the Naturalization Tree Monument rededication ceremony, contact Councilman Magre’s office at 574-1110.
To learn more about the Naturalization Tree, go to the Camp Taylor Historical Society website at: http://camptaylorhistorical.