D9 Community Conversation - February 2019

District 9 Community Conversation at 6:30 p.m. at Whitehall House & Gardens, 3110 Lexington Road. Most of the time and focus will be on you. We are hoping for an unscripted, open conversation about your vision for D9 and the City. Please mark your calendar and join us – and bring along a friend or neighbor!

"Meet with Bill" - January 2019

I am always happy to hear from constituents.  To make meeting with me in person more convenient, I hold office hours at various places around District 9, in addition to our regular, evening D9 Community Conversations.  On Wednesday, January 23, from 10:00 a.m. – Noon, I’ll be at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 S. State Street. Please stop by with any questions or concerns. You can also call anytime at 574-1109 or email me. 

Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Hearing 18CUP1129 1516 Winter Ave

You are invited to attend a review of a conditional use permit for a short-term rental of two duplex dwelling units. Subject Property: 1516 WINTER AVENUE Case Number: 18CUP1129 Case Manager: BETH JONES (beth.jones@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT Date: MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019 Time: Hearing will begin at 1:00PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET

Neighborhood Meeting 18CUP1175 1850 Sherwood Ave

In accordance with the procedures required by the Louisville office of Planning and Design Services, an informational meeting will be held on January 8, at 6 PM to discuss the proposed plan for a conditional use permit at 1850 Sherwood Ave.  This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The meeting will occur at Panera Bread - 1534 Bardstown Road. 

Sammie Moore Holiday Basketball Tournamnet

Sammie Moore Holiday Basketball Tournament

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program.

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program.

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program.

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program  

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program

METCO board meeting

The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) governs metro government's small business loans, which include facade, accessibility and gap financing loans. Because metro government is not the primary lender, the loan program allows many public-private partnerships between government and private business ventures that further the vitality and quality of life in the Louisville community. The METCO Board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Metro Development Center, Suite 600. The meeting schedule for 2019 is January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 and December 12. Click here to learn more about the METCO loan program      

WIZARD OF OZ SING-ALONG

We’re off to see the Wizard in this Oz themed sing-along party! We will sing along to favorite tunes from the 1939 film, walk down the yellow brick road, create an Oz themed craft, and answer movie trivia questions. Costumes are strongly encouraged. All ages  

Ja Rule

Doors open one hour prior to the event. The Mercury Ballroom is an all-ages, standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 30 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM Citi® Cardmember Presale : Tue, 27 Nov 2018 at 12:00 PM Live Nation Presale : Wed, 28 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Mobile App Presale : Wed, 28 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM

WFPK Winter Wednesday with Amanda Shires

Bendigo Fletcher opens the show. WFPK Winter Wednesday was created in 2012 as a way to continue WFPK’s successful concert series, Waterfront Wednesday, during the winter months and is first come, first seated and FREE to all.  Preferred seating is available to members of 91.9 WFPK, who will receive information via email to reserve their seats prior to the general public. The Holy Trinity Clifton Campus is located at 2117 Payne Street Louisville, KY 40206.  Support for WFPK Winter Wednesday comes from Bearno's Pizza, Crown Royal and Yuengling Lager.

Second Saturday Family Day: Kentucky Crafts

Throughout its history, Kentucky has been home to creative people in pursuit of excellence in their craft and today you can meet some of them in person! Mary Reed and Wayne Ferguson are both artists featured in the Kentucky Craft Luminaries Exhibition at the Frazier, and they’ll both be here for Second Saturday to offer visitors a chance to see them work and even give their art forms a try themselves. Visitors will have the opportunity to make a corn husk doll, mold clay with a master, play a dulcimer, see several of our live performance, and much more! Our Second Saturday programming is included in the price of museum admission (free for Members!).

Noon Years

Celebrate the new year like only the Kentucky Science Center does with the family friendly Noon Years! On December 31 and January 1, we will set off our Great Big Science Explosion of the Day at the drop of noon with a countdown and even bigger explosion! But the fun starts at 10 am with all sorts of making activities including: Learn how to perform at a circus Build your own puppet and watch or perform a show Make your own Hovercraft and ride our life-size version Create custom paint colors with spices and natural ingredients Test parachutes with a 3 story fall And much much more! Kentucky Science Center’s Noon Years celebration is included for everyone with normal admission price on December 31 and January 1. Noon Years is supported by: My Big Little Adventure Suspend Louisville Mucket Puppet Kentucky Museum of Arts and Crafts

Mocktail Mixology 101

Join us for this hands-on class with Copper & Kings' bartenders as we teach you the art of the mocktail. Making a great non-alcoholic drink comes down to great ingredients so we’ll be learning how to make tasty syrups, infusions, and more. These are techniques that are also useful in creating great alcoholic cocktails. Make sure those who imbibe, those in recovery, pregnant moms, and those who simply choose not to drink can all raise a glass together and help craft a safer, more inclusive drinking culture. Includes a distillery tour. Limited to 25 participants $15 Tickets available above.

A Slice of Art

Pizza Bar's very own monthly Pop-Up Art Gallery as part of the Republic Bank First Friday Hop! Help us celebrate incredible artists at our monthly cocktail party. Enjoy our daily happy hour specials, including a FREE slice of pizza with any beverage purchase from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Pizza. Art. Booze. What more could you ask for? Art Kid Friendly

Fresh Start 5K

Join us for Fleet Feet's 2nd Annual New Years Day 5k! Whether it's cold, warm, snowy, or somewhere in between, we will start the New Year off right with a 5K Fun Run / Walk. We will depart from Fleet Feet on foot at approximately 10:30 AM on New Year's Day. This is a family friendly event and we encourage you to bring the whole family, even your four legged friends! Help us share the warmth this winter by bringing NEW and GENTLY used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and blankets to donate. All items collected will be given to The Forgotten Louisville and distributed to those in need.  You don't feel like participating in the 5K Fun Run? No problem, hang back and enjoy the surprise flash sale and amazing hot chocolate bar. Upon arriving at Fleet Feet, you will have the opportunity to enter a few different drawings to win super cool prizes and swag bags. Take a picture in our photo booth, but make sure you use the hashtags #fleetfeet and #fleetfeetlou. We will randomly select someone on to win Fleet Feet swag. Each post and tag gets you one entry so go crazy and tag away! The fun doesn't stop with the Fresh Start 5K! After we will all head over to Molly Malone's St. Matthews for a special New Year's Day Post 5K Buffet!  *If you are expecting a large party and plan to go to Molly Malone's for the buffet please call ahead to confirm. 502.882.2222

Archdiocese of Louisville Walk for Life

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville "Walk for Life" is sponsored by the Office of Youth & Young Adults (www.archlou.org/youth) and is done in solidarity with the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., on the same day. It is one of a series of "Days of Human Dignity" sponsored by the Archdiocese (https://ift.tt/2QHQxke). The "Walk for Life" is a 1.5 mile pro-life prayer walk (not protest) with several prayer stops covering a number of critical Life issues along the way, beginning and ending at the Cathedral of the Assumption’s Undercroft (433 S. 5th St.). We will gather starting at 4:30pm and begin right at 5:00pm. Depending on weather and size of group we generally end between 6:00-6:30pm. Youth groups, families, school groups, & and any individuals of good will are welcome to participate!

Neighborhood Meeting for 18CUP1145 1812 Deerwood Avenue

In accordance with the procedures required by the Louisville office of Planning and Design Services, an informational meeting will be held on Saturday December 29, 2018, at 6 PM. This will be an informational meeting, affording an opportunity to review the proposed plan, to discuss it, and to share your opinions. This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the board of zoning adjustment. The meeting to discuss this development proposal will be held on: Saturday December 29, 2018 -- at 6 PM. 1812 Deerwood Avenue. 

American Lung Association in KY’s Fight For Air Climb Louisville

American Lung Association in KY’s Fight For Air Climb Louisville Saturday, February 2, 2019, 8:00 a.m. PNC Tower, 101 South Fifth Street Teams or Individual Participants Information and Registration at climblouisville.org Tackle the Steps to Fight Lung Disease

Big Four Arts Festival

The inaugural Big Four Arts Festival was the most attended (50,000+) two-day Event ever held at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn which consist of four acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, a-mere two-minute drive from downtown Louisville. Better than 2 million people visit Waterfront Park annually and 25,000 stroll the Big Four pedestrian bridge each weekend. Such was the overall success of the Festival that Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau presented the Rose Award to the Festival for creating a NEW event that brought so much commerce to the city of Louisville! The Festival is known by artists for its EZ in-out access, spacious booth layouts, and many artist amenities. With a proven multi-media advertising campaign we will produce record crowds. "Louisville Loves the Arts" We want YOU, the quality artist to join us in 2019! All new jury-selected artists in 2019 will be jury-exempt in 2020. Festival dates: Saturday, September 7th(10am-7:00pm), Sunday, September 8th (10am-5:00pm). Friday September 6th is reserved for EZ-IN setup for artists, 9:00am-4:00pm. Here’s what one artist had to say about the Festival: "We do about 14 art shows a year; and I can tell you that this was the BEST one we have done this year. Our sales were awesome. Your advertising paid off, because the crowd was huge. I loved the lay out - the park is beautiful. You did a wonderful job planning this event." - Debbie & John Wiles, GourDesigns, Matoon, IL

Out of School Dance Party

March for Babies

When you join March for Babies you stand with thousands of people across the country who share your commitment to building a brighter future for us all. You raise money to expand programs and educate medical professionals to make sure that moms and babies get the best possible care. You advocate for policies that prioritize their health. You fund research to find solutions to the biggest health threats. And you support moms through every stage of the pregnancy journey, even when everything doesn't go according to plan. March with us to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Because when a society supports every family, we all win. When we come together, even the toughest problems can be solved.

A Special Holiday Family Movie Screening of Christmas Vacation (1989)!

NYE Live! New Year's Eve Louisville

Let the countdown begin to Louisville's Biggest New Year's Eve Party, NYE LIVE! Join us at Fourth Street Live! for music by 100% Poly, dancing, balloon drop, confetti, and of course the coveted ball drop.  This is a free event, with all-inclusive VIP options available that include free cover to select venues, food and beverages, champagne toast, party favors, and more. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown, you won’t have to go far for transportation, parking, restaurants and hotels. Celebrate 2018 and ring in 2019 with us!  Get your tickets HERE: http://bit.ly/FSLFBNYELive

91.9 WFPK presents Krampus: A Houndmouth Holiday Show

91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville presents KRAMPUS: A HoundmouthHOLIDAY SHOW with Boa USA! This is an all ages show, produced by Live Nation and Production Simple. Houndmouth asks that fans support Home of the Innocents this Holiday season. Support Home of the Innocents' Music Therapy program with donations of ear buds, headphones, mp3 players, iTunes gift cards, alarm clock radios, CDs, musical toys (3 and under), or related items. Donate stocking stuffers that are music to their ears! Donation boxes will be available at the entrance of the venue. Great seats are still available at $45! Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Sep 2018 at 12:00 PM Louisville Palace Online Presale : Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Mobile App Presale : Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM Official Platinum : Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM Radio Presale : Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM 2 For 1 Tickets Special Offer : Mon, 12 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM See Less

End of the Year Bierhalle

Come be our guest for an indoor Bierhalle Saturday, December 29th. Live music provided by the Rheingold Band! Doors open at 6pm and food is served 6pm-8pm. Listen and dance to live music until 10pm. Plenty of Gemütlichkeit! Free admission.  Typical Bierhalle Menu: •Schnitzel - Jägerschnitzel, Zigeunerschnitzel •Spätzle •Bratwurst •Sauerkraut •Green Beans •German Potato Salad •Sauerkraut Balls •Giant Pretzels! ***Please note the menu the night of the event is subject to changes***

Flea Off Market's Holiday Bazaar & Gift Sale - 6th Annual Indoor

Free admission and activities. The Market will be open 11am-6pm each day Find vendor info here: https://ift.tt/2zRDZfy SUN DEC 16 SCHEDULE: 11am - Market opens 11am-2pm - Free Santa Photo Ops at the Flea Off Market's Holiday Bazaar Sale 11am and 12pm - brief Nutcracker dance performances by kids' ballet troupe 12-2pm - Roving musical performance by Britton Patrick Morgan & friends 2-4pm - Music by Kentucky Vocal Union holiday chorus 2-4pm - Music by The Kentucky RoundUps 2-4pm - Music by The Dixieland Jazz Ensemble 4-6pm - Music by Squeeze-bot 6pm - Market closes To learn more or sign up for any of our other events, visit www.TheFleaOffMarket.org.

Sarah Crowner "Clay Bodies: Moving Through Ceramics"

In Clay Bodies: Moving Through Ceramics, Brooklyn artist Sarah Crowner creates an environment exploring the artist’s relationship with material. Via painted walls, curved shelves and tables, and a hand painted theatrical backdrop, the viewer is immersed into her thinking around painting. Samples of ceramic glaze experiments, uniquely formed clay surfaces, and over 200 pieces of selected ceramic works borrowed from the collections of Berea College, Al Shands, and artist Doyle Lane, give Museum visitors insight into her inspirations for her practice. “I see my practice as a way to call attention to the spaces outside of the painting, as an immersion in the world at large.” –Sarah Crowner

Video Game Voice Over Class with Josh Dean

Monday, December 17, 2018 at 7 PM – 10 PM Downtown Recording 515 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202 Cost is $100 per person. Email admin@actlouisville.com to learn more and to reserve your spot. Video game voice-over work is much different than commercial voice-overs. Participants will have a chance to record in the booth with provided material and direction from video game director and screen actor Josh Dean. In this workshop Josh will cover: the current video game landscape finding your VO voice breaking down audition scripts booth technique practical booth time question and answer session Josh is a Los Angeles based Video Game Voice Over Director and acts extensively on camera (currently appearing in the NBC series Blindspot). He has directed everything from AAA console titles to Indy VR games and directed such characters as Wario and Harry Potter. His first major project was directing all player character voices for Bioware’s Dragon Age: Inquisition. Since then he’s done the same for Bioware’s Mass Effect Andromeda and their upcoming game Anthem. Josh has worked on such franchises as Need for Speed, Ghost Recon, Steep, and Star Wars and extensively in localization projects for English translations of popular Japanese, Chinese and French properties.

1619 Flux - Provocative Perspectives: What About Housing?

Provocative Perspectives A conversation series in partnership with Community Foundation of Louisville What About Housing? Perspectives on neighborhood revitalization and the NIMBY (Not-in-my-backyard) debate. On April 4th we started our new conversation series “Provocative Perspectives” in partnership with The Community Foundation Of Louisville. Each event features a guest Provocateur opening dynamic group discussions about pressing issues impacting the future of our city. Our next Provocative Perspectives topic will be: “What About Housing?”. Our guest provocateur will discuss his perspectives on neighborhood revitalization in Louisville. Guest Provocateur: Tim Holz Wednesday, December 19th 5:30pm - 7:30pm Drinks & Appetizers Served Speaker will begin at 6:00pm FREE TO THE PUBLIC 1619 Flux: Art + Activism 1619 West Main Street Louisville, Ky 40203 1619flux.org • info@1619flux.org

Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride

An extraordinary experience marked by passion, inspiration, determination and fun. Feel the electricity at the starting line and the remarkable support throughout your journey as we unite in our mission to end MS. Day 1: 50 or 80 miles; Day 2: 50 or 70 miles Lawrenceburg, KY

Yoga for Athletes

VO2 Multisport invites you to this FREE event, Yoga for Athletes, at their Fit502 location.

BMX Bluegrass Nationals

Indoor MBX racing at its finest! The BMX Bluegrass Nationals take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center Freedom Hall.

Tour de Lou

The Kentucky Derby Festival is partnering with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce PNC Tour de Lou, scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2019.  The Festival’s sixth annual bike event is for riders of all levels of experience. The Tour de Lou route will be an open course, which will start and finish at Waterfront Park near Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville.  There also will be three separate distances based on experience levels: The course highlights include an Olmsted Park Tour, including Shawnee, Chickasaw, Wayside, Iroquois and Cherokee parks.  Cyclists will also travel through all areas of the city from Downtown and Churchill Downs to the South End and Highlands.

Falls City Community Bikeworks Open Shop

Join FCCB on Sundays for Open Shop hours from 1pm to 4pm. Partipants must be members. Memberships can be purchased or achieved in exchange for volunteer hours. Read more on the website. FCCB does: -Teach bike repair and maintenance skills, helping you fix or accessorize your bike. -Provide access to bike-specific tools and parts. -We offer bicycle-related workshops and volunteer opportunities. -Donate refurbished bicycles to those in need of economical transportation. -Sell new and used bicycle parts, including tubes, tires, grips, chains, cables, and more. -Sell refurbished bicycles at prices between $25-500. -Accept donations of new or used bicycles and accessories for refurbishment or salvage. For more info, please visit: http://www.fccbikeworks.org/donations/  FCCB does not: -Perform customer bike repairs. Our mission is to teach you how to repair your bike yourself. -Accept trades. We don’t accept deposits/layaway on purchases. -Give away bikes during Shop Hours. -Allow unaccompanied minors in our shop. Annual Shop Membership can be purchased for $60 or earned with 8 hours of general volunteering (sweat equity). Members are entitled to unlimited access to shop tools and mechanic guidance, and invites to members-only events. Non-members are charged $8/hr for access to the repair stand and mechanic assistance. Donations of goods or services to FCCB are tax-deductible. We are a community-run shop and welcome all volunteers! Visit our website to make donations, volunteer, join up, or just check in :) www.fccbikeworks.org  

Turkey Run Weekly Mountain Bike Ride with KyMBA

This is a Turkey Run no-drop, beginner friendly, group ride. We will be leaving promptly from the silo by bathrooms at 6:10. We will ride trails clockwise and will make stops at each intersection to regroup. Due to the time change you must BRING LIGHTS. THE KEY WORD IS LIGHTS. All levels are welcomed and we will end the night in the parking lot telling Mountain Bike stories and enjoying beverages. The ride is subject to cancellation in case of rain or muddy trail conditions.

Kentucky Mountain Bike Association Women's Monday Night Ride

This is a no drop ride with focus on the newest to MTBing. We will ride at a comfortable pace for the newest attendees. If there are several in attendance we will allow the faster riders to ride ahead. Everyone must have a helmet and bike in good working condition and water. We will ride 4- 5.5 miles on trails, further if we ride road.

Bûche de Noël & Champagne Celebration

Bûche de Noël & Champagne Celebration The Second Annual Bûche de Noël & Champagne Celebration supporting the Montpellier Yearlong Exchange program will take place next Tuesday on December 11th 5:30 - 7:30p at a private home in Old Louisville.   ALL Tickets include slices of a variety of Bûche de Noël cakes and two glasses of champagne. Tickets are $15. Hurry now - tickets are limited to the first 100 people!   The Louisville-Montpellier Sister City relationship, one of the oldest in the country, is celebrating its 64th Anniversary this year! This relationship was partly founded to create and maintain a yearlong exchange program, which is now in its sixth decade. The Bûche de Noël & Champagne Celebration raises funds to support academic and living costs for the students participating in this program. New for this year: A Champagne Raffle! In addition to the Bûche de Noël & champagne savoring, we will raffle bottles of champagne at the event. Each raffle is limited to 20 tickets, so you have a good chance to win a bottle of champagne! Raffle tickets are only $5 each.   Time is running out! Buy your tickets to support the Montpellier Yearlong Exchange program TODAY!   What: Bûche de Noël & Champagne When: Tuesday, December 11th at 5:30p Where: Old Louisville Church    

Holiday Night Market

The Louisville Downtown Partnership and the South Fourth Street District Association will host the inaugural Downtown Holiday Night Market on Friday, December 7th from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Downtown Holiday Night Market will take place in Music Alley (beside Mercury Ballroom) and along South Fourth Street (between Broadway and Liberty Street). This event will take place in conjunction with the Republic Bank First Friday Hop. The family-friendly holiday market will feature work by local artist and performers. Market- goes will have an opportunity to view and purchase art and other holiday gifts in Music Alley. Additionally, there will be beverages for purchase and live music. Attendees can participate in “holiday challenges” – similar to a scavenger hunt, that will allow them to explore South Fourth Street and be entered for a chance to win raffle prizes. “Night markets have proven successful in Downtowns across the country and we look forward to celebrating the holidays with a chance for a festive, engaging addition to South Fourth Street.”, said Rebecca Matheny, Executive Director of the Louisville Downtown Partnership. This event is in conjunction with Republic Bank First Friday Hop. Republic bank First Friday Hop is an event every First Friday and includes Downtown art galleries, retailers, and restaurants that will be open all day with extended hours in some locations, offering specials/discounts and refreshments. This free, family-friendly, and open-to-the-public event takes place all day long all over Downtown Louisville. Free on-street parking starts after 6:00 PM and free transportation on the TARC LouLift runs from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

Irish New Year

Celebrate New Years with the Irish. The Ancient Orderof Hibernians will be hosting their annual special New Years at Flanagans Ale House on Baxter Avenue in the Highlands. Come early and enjoy great food and drink. There will be bagpipers, singing, Irish music all culminating with the Ball Drop at 7:00PM to commemorate New Year in Dublin Ireland. We will also be having the treaditional Jameson toast to ring in the New Year. Cover is $7 after 4:00 PM. This event is a fundraiser as well. It supports the St Patrick's Parade on Baxter Avenue which is a 501(c)(3) charitable event. Our Parade on Baxter raises money for charitable works across Louisville and the surrounding areas. This is a great way to come out early and enjoy a great New Year party and then still make another for midnight in Louisville or just go home and spend it quietly at home with family and friends. The choice is yours. This annual event will surely get your night going in the right direction.

Samuel Plato historic marker dedication and presentation

Media Release Contact: Steve Wiser, FAIA Email: wiser@JRArchitects.com Topic: Historic Marker Dedication for architect Samuel Plato Where: Broadway Temple AME Broadway & 13th Street Parking: Free parking is available in the lot to the west and north of the church as well as nearby on street parking. Date & Time: Sunday, February 17, 2018; 2 pm This event is free and open to the general public. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky Historical Marker for noted architect Samuel Plato will be dedicated on Sunday, February 17th, 2019, 2 pm, in front of Broadway Temple AME, located on Broadway at 13th Street. Samuel Plato, 1882 – 1957, was an African American architect who had a highly successful career in the early 1900s, a period in American history when African Americans were discriminated against in the architectural profession. Not only was he able to create many distinctive buildings, but he also managed the construction as well, which was unique among architects of the time. Plato was an innovative trailblazer who overcame the many obstacles in his path. A native of Waugh, Alabama, Plato attended Simmons College in Louisville as well as other academic institutions. He lived in Marion, Indiana from 1902 to 1919. Among his noteworthy projects in Marion are the J. Woodrow Wilson house, Platonian Apartments, and the First Baptist Church. Plato relocated to Louisville in 1920, where he continued his architectural career. Here, he designed the following structures: Broadway Temple AME, James Lee Presbyterian Church, several buildings for Simmons College, and the Virginia Avenue School, among many other residences and buildings. Plato was the first African American architect who designed a United States Post Office. Overall, he is credited with designing about 38 U S Post Offices. Plato’s projects are located in the states of New York, Ohio, Alabama, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Washington D C. Plato’s first wife was Nettie Lusby, who he met in Marion. After her death, he married Elnora Davis Lucas. Samuel and Elnora are buried in Louisville Cemetery, which is on Poplar Level Road near Eastern Parkway. After the marker dedication at 2 pm, there will be a presentation within the Broadway Temple AME on Plato’s extraordinary life and career. This event is being co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects / Central Kentucky Chapter, the Louisville Historical League, and Neighborhood Planning & Preservation.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre In Louisville, Kentucky America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Louisville, Kentucky! Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us at the Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. We perform at the Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown, a newly renovated full-service hotel in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky. A historic building with a contemporary, boutique-like ambiance, Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown boasts a fantastic location next to the Fourth St. Live! entertainment district with its many restaurants and bars, and is just three blocks from Whisky Row, where you can take a bourbon tour of several distillers. This all-suite hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, is also just blocks from the KFC Yum! Center, Museum Row, the Kentucky Center for Arts, and the Muhammad Ali Museum.

Bourbon Barrel Foods "Wine Down Butchertown" Monthly Tasting Event

Join us at Bourbon Barrel Foods as we kick off the "Wine Down Butchertown" monthly event series with a wine tasting Friday, December 7th from 5:00-7:30pm. The monthly event, which takes place the first Friday of each month, will feature wine, bourbon, gourmet food and other menu surprises you won't want to miss! Stop by and "Wine Down" your work week with BBF! bourbonbarrelfoods.com

We Belong Together: Changing Hearts

VOICES of Kentuckiana celebrates 25 years of community and family with an unforgettable anniversary concert. Join us for an uplifting program of music that will challenge us — remembering the work that has taken place before us and realizing the work that must still be done to embrace our fellow humans as equal in our hearts. With songs of hope, love, joy and kindness, VOICES remains a shining beacon and a profound force for change in our community.

Lunch & Learn: Get to Know the New Albany Police Department K9 Program

Retired New Albany Police Department officer Greg Crabtree will speak on the department’s police dog program as a part of the Carnegie Center’s art exhibition, "Biophila Life; or, My Best Friend Has Four Legs and a Tail." Crabtree will discuss which breeds along with their special qualities make the best police dogs and training K9 teams and the particular types of work duties assigned to them. The use of police dogs has a long and important history in life enforcement. Learn more about how K9 units are used in your community.

Notice of Public Meeting for Conditional Use Permit at 1843 Stevens Ave

You are invited to attend a review of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for a short-term rental.  Subject Property: 1843 STEVENS AVENUE Case Number: 18CUP1114 Case Manager: BETH JONES (beth.jones@louisvilleky.gov)  Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT Date: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 Time: Hearing will begin at 1:00PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET 

Notice of Public Meeting for Conditional Use Permit at 2308 Carlton Terrace

You are invited to attend a review of a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for a short-term rental.  Subject Property: 2308 CARLTON TERRACE Case Number: 18CUP1105 Case Manager: BETH JONES (beth.jones@louisvilleky.gov)  Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT Date: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 Time: Hearing will begin at 1:00PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET 

Muddy Boots Play Group

Located at the Woodland Pavilion. Members $15, Non-Members $20, with the exception of the weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle. For ages 3-6, this event allows children to enjoy free play adventures and self directed walks through the surrounding forest and the Woodland Pavilion. Registration and payment is due at 4 pm the day prior to the start of the program. To register contact Bernheim Forest at 502-955-8512. 

Eco Kids Discovery Day: Hot Chocolate Hike

Located at the Visitor Center. With the exception of the weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle. This event is for all ages and it includes 3 separate activities: On Your Own Challenge, Discovery Stations and Hike of the day. For more information contact Bernheim Forest at 502-955-8512 or visit our website. 

Winter Star Stories and Sky Watch

Located at the Garden Pavilion. Members $10, Non-Members $12. Registration and payment are due at 4 pm the day prior to the start of the program. Come out and observe stars and constellations with Bernheim volunteer Naturalists and the Louisville Astronomical Society. 

Breakfast with Bernie and the Bear's Den Holiday Bazaar

Located at the Visitor Center. With the exception of the weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, breakfast is $10 per person and the gifts at the Holiday Bazaar are under $10. Registration and payment are due by 4 pm the day prior to the start of the program. Families can come have breakfast with Bernie the black bear of Bernheim then do a little holiday shopping at the Bear's Den Holiday Bazaar. Contact Bernheim at 502-955-8512.

Hillside Hustle, benefitting Fort Knox Santa's Workshop

With exception of the weekend entrance fee $5 per vehicle. 5k $30, 10k $40, Half Marathon $65. Register at hillsidehustle.com, charity run to help provide gifts for military families that struggle from financial hardship. 

Lunch & Learn: Hidden in the Hollies

Located at the Visitor Center. Registration and payment is due by 4 pm the day prior to the start of program. Members $15, Non-Members $20. Celebrate Bernheim Forest's collection of Holly trees by learning the stories and lore of Hollies through the season. 

Bûche de Noël & Champagne Celebration

The Second Annual Bûche de Noël & Champagne Celebration supporting the Montpellier Yearlong Exchange program will take place this December 11th 5:30 - 7:30p at a private home in Old Louisville. ALL Tickets include slices of a variety of Bûche de Noël cakes and two glasses of champagne. Tickets are $15. Hurry now - tickets are limited to the first 100 people! The Louisville-Montpellier Sister City relationship, one of the oldest in the country, is celebrating its 64th Anniversary this year! This relationship was partly founded to create and maintain a yearlong exchange program, which is now in its sixth decade. The Bûche de Noël & Champagne Celebration raises funds to support academic and living costs for the students participating in this program. New for this year: A Champagne Raffle! In addition to the Bûche de Noël & champagne savoring, we will raffle bottles of champagne at the event. Each raffle is limited to 20 tickets, so you have a good chance to win a bottle of champagne! Raffle tickets are only $5 each.

Connecting Conversations: Developing Transformation Part III

CONNECTING CONVERSATIONS SERIES Developing Transformation Part III On August 8th we began a new small developers series with Develop Louisville. With this new partnership, we have successfully started residents on the path of acquiring and developing abandoned properties throughout Louisville. Building on this success, we hosted our second installment of the Small Developer Resource series on October 10th. With a packed house, the Develop Louisville team sat down with residents to dig deeper into ideas for transforming some selected sites in the land bank. In addition, various city agencies and development partners were on hand to discuss the processes and resources available to assistresidents in developing abandoned and blighted properties in their neighborhood. ​Please join us for part three as guest speakers will talk about their incredible work transforming spaces throughout west Louisville. Hear from these two amazing leaders that are putting their ideas of transformation to work. Guest Speakers: Terra Leavell President & CEO, Black CDC Evon Smith President & CEO, OneWest Wednesday, December 5th 5:30pm to 7:30pm Speakers Will Begin At 6pm Drinks And Food Will Be Served FREE TO THE PUBLIC 1619 Flux: Art + Activism 1619 West Main Street Louisville, Ky 40203 1619flux.org • info@1619flux.org