Local News/ Soup from Louisville Ky: January 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Chris Mack talks before Louisville takes on NC State

Louisville basketball coach Chris Mack talks in advance to the team's game at NC State.

from Courier Journal - Sports - Louisville https://ift.tt/38WsYbT

Raise The Barre

Louisville Ballet is your local ballet company. Our dancers live, work and raise their families in Louisville. Let’s break some boundaries and help Raise the Barre for these dedicated athletes. 100% of proceeds go directly to benefit Louisville Ballet dancer salaries. Learn more......

13th Annual Neighborhood Health Fair

St. Marks United Church of Christ, 222 E. Spring St., New Albany, will host its 13th annual Neighborhood Health Fair from 10 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29th, 2020. This community event provides health and wellness services for adults and children at no cost. Free vision screenings and eyeglasses provided by WaterStep Ministries and Lions Club; Flu shots and blood pressure screenings by Baptist Health Floyd; haircuts; chiropractic screenings by McAllister Chiropractic; women's health education; HIV testing and Narcan education/resources through Floyd County Health Department; Dental screenings and education. Resources on family literacy, alcohol/substance abuse, tobacco cessation, Veterans’ resources, health insurance, social services, basic financial planning including employment resources and other physical and mental health needs will be available at no cost. Free clothing items provided by St. Marks Clothes Closet. A limited number of Mammogram screenings will be provided by Norton’s Healthcare Mobile unit—pre-registration is requested-call 502-899-6842. Insurance will be billed but funding is available for those that are uninsured. Refreshments will be served all day, with a free hot meal served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bilingual and American sign interpreters will be available. For more information, please call St. Marks at 812-945-2569 or e-mail at office@stmarksucc.orgLearn more.....

2020 African American Read-In

An event for all ages. Please join us for the African American Read-In. The Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana partnering with the Youth In Action Network will host a Read-In of African American authors, local students, and community members. There will be soul food, such as crackling cornbread, lemon pound cake and other favorite dishes from Abbey Fisher, the first slave to publish a cookbook. Saturday, February 22, 2020, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Bon Air Branch Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, Louisville, KY 4022. Free Admission Call (502)574-1795. Learn more.....