Things to do in Louisville this weekend! *December 15-18, 2011*

The holidays always bring lots of cool events to Louisville, and this weekend is no exception. Check out these fun events to make your holidays bright:

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Catron, "zaui" on flickr

What: Amy Grant & Vince Gill: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Where: Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th Street
When: Tonight, December 15, 2011 at 8:00 pm
How much: $39.50-$79.50

These two have incredible voices and long spanning music careers. Vince has won 18 Country Music Award honors and Song of the Year FOUR TIMES!! Amy has had many hits in both the gospel and pop genres over the span of 25 years plus. For more information contact The Louisville Palace at 502-583-4555.



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What: Rachael Yamagata concert
Where: Headliners, 1386 Lexington Road
When: Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 9:00 pm
How much: $15.00

How talented would you have to be to be a singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist? Just ask Rachel...she has performed with the likes of Jason Mraz & Ryan Adams. Doors open at 8:00, and it is first come, first served. You must be at least 18 years old. 



Image courtesy of Rachelle Matherne, Paducah KY


What: Louisville Festival of the Arts at the Summit
Where: The Summit (obviously ;), 9401 Brownsboro Road
When: Today through Saturday, December 17, 2011 each day 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
How much: Free

Finally, an event that is free!  There will be lots of art items to purchase, though, such as paintings, jewelry, photography, and other craft items. You'll be sure to find some unique Christmas gifts at this function.


Hope you enjoyed this list of events in Louisville...as always, if you have any real estate needs feel free to call us at 502-554-9520.

Things to do in Louisville this Long Thanksgiving Weekend! 2011

Another Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, and are you wondering what is going on in Louisville? There are some great opportunities to help others in need this season. Of course, with a 4-day weekend, there is also plenty of time for fun! Here is a sprinkling of both to get you started.



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 Wayside Christian Mission
Located at 432 East Jefferson Street (downtown), the Wayside Christian Mission serves the less fortunate for Thanksgiving dinner. They can always use volunteers, and this is a great opportunity to teach your children about the importance of service to those who have no home to go to or may be hungry.

For more information call 502-584-3711, or Volunteer Coordinator Kim Likens (502) 299-2692, but don't wait until Thanksgiving Day-call now .



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 Belle of Louisville's Riverside Thanksgiving Lunch
This sounds different and fun! You can eat your traditional Thanksgiving dinner on the Belle of Louisville. You won't have to worry about cooking and cleaning! There will be live music, and the cost is $45 for ages 13 & up, $25 for children ages 3-12. It is located on 401 River Road and you can call 502-574-2992 for more information. (There is also a Light-up Louisville Moonlite Cruise on Friday - call for details.)

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Yew Dell Gardens Express Train Exhibit
Here's one for Oldham County! Starting Friday, November 25, 2011 at 10:00 am, and running weekends through December 11, a snow village and model train exhibit described as "an entire town inside a castle" will be on display. There will also be scavenger hunts and visits from Santa on some days! Admission to Yew Dell is $7, $5 for seniors 55+, free for children under 12 and active military.

Yew Dell has opportunities for volunteers as well. Call 502-241-4788 for more information.

So, do the right thing and head to one of these fun events in Louisville or Oldham County!

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Kick-Start Your Holidays with these Louisville Events

Christmas is on its way (less than two months away!), and there are some fun events for you to attend this weekend to get you in the holiday spirit.

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Remember Ralphie and his BB gun in A Christmas Story? This well-loved movie is being shown as a play at Actor's Theatre starting November 8, 2011 and running through the 27th. Run time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Starting most weekdays at 7:00 pm, weekends vary so check with the theatre for times. Prices also vary from $24-$51. Call 502-584-1205 for more information.

Your kids will love the 22nd annual Festival of Trees & Lights. This will be at the Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main Street, on November 11-13, 2011. Admission is $5 and $3 for children under 12 and seniors. Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (5:00 pm on Friday). Also on Friday the 11th from 6:00-9:00 pm is Dickens Family Night - admission for this is $8 and $5 for children; families of 4 of more is $25. There will be trees, wreaths, and greenery for sale, as well as children's activities. There will be Kwanzaa, Jewish, and Christian celebrations. All proceeds will benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at Kosair Children's Hospital. Call 502-629-5437 for more information.



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Don't want to celebrate Christmas just yet? Then here is the event for you and your kids this weekend! The Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft at 715 W. Main Street is hosting a Kite-Making Drop-In Workshop this Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, though it takes about 20 minutes to make. Only $6. Call 502-589-0102 for more information.

If you would like more information about the Louisville area or real estate, call Brenda Doll at 502-639-9303, and she'll be glad to assist you. Thanks for reading!

Cool things to do this weekend in Louisville KY

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? There is some really cool stuff going on:

TRUCKtoberfest
Friday, October 28, 2011 5:00-9:00 pm
Parking garage behind Henry Clay building, 324 West Chestnut Street
Cost: FREE! (Food, of course, and drinks available to purchase.)

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Everybody loves food trucks. Heck, everybody loves food. So get your supper on tonight at the TRUCKtoberfest event in Louisville! Seven food trucks will be available to choose from: El Rumbon (Cuban food), Holy Mole Tacos, Lil Cheesers, San Diego Sandwich Works, Red's Comfort Foods, The Dessert Truck, and Holy Smokes Barbecue. (Holy Smokes was here at Keller Williams' parking lot two days ago, and our agents were raving about how good it was!)

There will also be a live band and cash bar.

Danger Run
Friday & Saturday, October 28 & 29, 7:00-11:00 pm
Three locations to choose from:
Lowe's - 501 S Hurstbourne Pkwy Louisville, KY 40222
Lowe's - 6651 Dixie Hwy Louisville, KY 40258
Lowe's - 1350 Veterans Pkwy Clarksville, IN 47129
Cost: $16.99 per person


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This has been a popular Halloween event in Louisville for many years. Danger Run is a haunted adventure game you play in your car. You are given clues to find two of Louisville's haunted houses. Admission includes the game, the two haunted houses, a free cheeseburger from Dairy Queen, and free vampire fangs. For more information call 1-800-771-9750.

Not-So-Halloweenie Things to Do in Louisville for October 2011

October always brings its fair share of things to do in Louisville, but most of them involve haunted houses, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, or anything involving Halloween. This post is not about those events. If you're sick of orange and black, then check out these events guaranteed not to frighten you out of your senses.

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stu_spivack, flickr

National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
Brown Theatre, 315 W Broadway, Louisville KY 40202

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Watching acrobats is always fun - but this company has been doing this for over 60 years! This is their first ever tour of America, so don't miss it!  The show runs for approximately 90 minutes. For more information call 502-562-0152.

Cost: $15.00 - $38.50







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Samuel Hartman, flickr

 Waterfront Heritage Walks with Historian Rick Bell
129 E River Rd, Louisville KY 40202

Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 10:00-11:30 am -OR-
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 2:00-3:30 pm

Explore the history of Louisville's riverfront and the development of the Waterfront Park. The tour will begin at the Belle of Louisville and end at the Lincoln Memorial, and lasts approximately 90 minutes. You'll have an opportunity to purchase Bell's book about its history and have it signed. For more information call 502-574-3768.

Cost: Free!





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 Kentucky Flea Market presented by Stewart Promotions
KY Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville KY 40209

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 12:00 noon-7:00 pm
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Over 700 booths to wander around and find that hidden treasure you've been looking for! For more information call 456-2244

Cost: Free!



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Foodways Alliance, flickr

 Oktoberfest: Beer vs. Wine Dinner at the Seelbach Oakroom 500 Fourth St, Louisville KY 40202

Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 7:00 pm

This fun event will be held in the Seelbach Hotel’s historical Rathskellar, reminiscent of a German Hofbrauhaus. The Beer Store will bring some very special beer selections to the table, and sommelier Julie DeFriend will be using her wine pairing savvy as well. For more information call Jennifer Biesel at 502-585-9292.
Cost: Varies depending upon selections.


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Different Halloween Events in Louisville KY and Oldham County 2011

You probably already know about the popular Halloween events for adults in or close to Louisville KY for 2011. This is why we want to provide you with some different events that are geared to adults (some to children too) and do something fun that maybe you've never done before!


This first event is great for nature lovers!

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ColorFest at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Hwy. 245, Clermont KY 40110


Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm


Cost: Free to members, Free to non-members with $5 per car environmental fee


Nature discovery stations, arts & crafts, music, pumpkin painting, face painting, hayrides, maze, wool spinning demos, geocaching instruction, and live music & entertainment. Call 502-955-8512 for more details.

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Walden Theatre presents Frankenstein Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne Street, Louisville KY


October 13-15 and 20-22, 2011 - 7:30 pm
October 15 and 22, 2011 - 2:00 pm


Cost: $8-$10


"Ordinary limits of science & medicine can't fetter a young scientist keen to achieve mastery over life itself. But what price must Frankenstein and his companions pay for his monstrous achievement and the folly of his ambition?"


For more information about this play call 502-589-0084.

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Asylum Haunted Scream Park - Zombie City, Darkness Falls, Humans vs. Zombies, Zombie Hunting Paintball Gallery, and Carnivale of Lost Souls, just off Exit 3 Stonestreet, (Pond Station Road) Louisville KY


Friday and Saturday nights until October 29, 2011 -  8:00 pm to 2:00 am


Cost: Ranges from $8 - $20 each exhibit, packages available on website




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Halloween Extravaganza - Car/Truck/Motorcycle Cruise, Ballardsville Fire & Rescue, 4604 S. Hwy 53


Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 4:00 - 9:00 pm


A treat for Oldham County! Both registration & food proceeds benefit WHAS Crusade for Children. Get some beans & cornbread or hot dogs/hamburgers. It will be fun for the kids to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat from car to car, visit the haunted forest, and play games!


Cost: Free to public, $15 registration to be in car/truck/motorcycle cruise

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Oldham County's Largest Safety and Halloween Festival, Oldham County Fairgrounds, W. Hwy. 146, LaGrange KY


Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 5:00-9:00 pm


Lots of free activities for kids! Fire Safety House, Electrical Safety Demonstration (meet Louie the Lightning Bug), Stranger Danger & Personal Safety Demonstration, Sit Inside Police Cars, Ambulances, & Fire Trucks, Child Fingerprinting, Bounce Houses, and Trick-or-Treating. Also available are chili & hot dog dinner, games, hay rides, and costume contest through age 12.

Cost: Admission is free - parking is $2.


Now go out and have some spooky fun this Halloween season! :)

Halloween Events for Kids in Louisville 2011

Halloween brings out the kid in everyone! But we wanted to show you some kid-friendly Halloween events that are happening this year (2011) in Jefferson and Oldham Counties in Kentucky.
This will actually be a two-part series...next time we will be posting events on the next post that are more geared for the adults! Feel free to bookmark and refer to it this Halloween season.



The World's Largest Halloween Party at the Louisville Zoo
October 7-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 27-30 - Enter from 5 until 8:30 p.m.
If you're a member of the Louisville Zoo, lucky you! You'll get free admission for the first two weeks, and $4.00 after that. All us other mere mortals will pay $8.00. Meijer has them for $6.50.
There will be over 15 storybook scenes all over the zoo, plus lots of characters running about. Kids, there will be trick-or-treating for kids age 11 and under - bring your own treat bag!
Optional attractions you can pay extra for are the Not-So-Haunted Carousel, Zip Line over Pirate's Cove, Sky Trail® Adventures Ropes Course, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow Tour.
Refer to the Louisville Zoo's World's Largest Halloween Party's FAQ page for more information.




Cobbs Haunt
Each Friday and Saturday in October 2011-Dusk to Midnight
Located at 6516 Echo Trail in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Cobb's Haunt's 11-acre cornfield maze is probably for kids that are older. However, on October 15, 2011 from noon to 8:00 pm, they are having a pumpkin festival which is appropriate for children of all ages.
They will offer pumpkin carving, farm market, petting zoo, hayrides, and much more in addition to the maze for the older kids. Admission is free - $5.00 for the corn maze.





Norton Healthcare Haunted Halls
Friday, October 29, 2011 - 6:00-7:30 pm
At Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village on 12615 Taylorsville Road, Suite A (across from St. Michael Church), there will be trick-or-treating, plus a treasure map to get stamped at each retailer. One guest will receive a grand prize to be announced a week later. Admission is free.
This year they have also extended Haunted Halls to Kosair Children's Medical Center - Brownsboro, 4910 Chamberlain Lane near Costco. (This is easier to get to from Oldham County.) It will be held Saturday, October 30, 2011 from 4:00-5:30 pm.





Make Your Own Halloween Mask at The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 10:00 am-12:00 noon
This one could be a lot of fun - take your kids to make their own Halloween masks! Museum staff will guide your children (participants can be all ages - you can make one too!) and abilities as they make a scary or friendly Halloween masks and headdresses using tactile materials. Free to the public but registration is required. Call 502-899-2213 by October 20 to register. Located at 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville KY 40206. Go and have a spooky good time!

Caulfield's Halloween Parade
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 7:00 pm
This parade starts at the back of the Mid City Mall on Bardstown Road and ends at the Baxter Avenue Morgue. =) You can be in the parade by having a float, decorating your car, marching with a banner, rollerskates, unicycles, stilt walkers..be creative! It's free to be in it but you have to register. Or, you and your kids can just jump in at the end of the parade, but they still prefer you register. You can hand out commercial materials (brochures, buttons, coupons, fliers, etc.) for a $50 registration fee, which goes to benefit Home of the Innocents. Or, just bring your lawn chairs and watch the parade for free! Call 502-292-3033 for details.  


Pumpkin Decorating at Blackacre Preserve
Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 2:00-4:00 pm
This is more than just pumpkin decorating. Meet some of Blackacre's early settlers and hear about how they lived. There will also be buggy rides.
Admission is free and pumpkins cost $2 each. Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead is located at 3200 Tucker Station Road. For more information call Lydia at 502-266-9802.

As you can see, many of these events are free or very reasonable! There is no reason why your kid can't have fun in Louisville this Halloween season!

                                             

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It's Furry Friday - Louisville Pet Events and Services Galore!

Every Friday on our Facebook page, we have what is called Furry Friday, where we post a link to something interesting or informative about pets. Of course, it it mostly about cats and dogs, but not always! Today, there is just too much stuff so it's not too far of a stretch to include pet events and other pet information for Louisville KY and Oldham County residents in the Things to Do blog. So check it out:



Image courtesy of Tanya Tucker

  Hand-in-Paw Safety


This company is located in LaGrange, Kentucky, so you can shop local, but you can order their products from anywhere! I've never seen such a modern, attractive website for dog products. They have "doggles" (goggles for dogs), Eco-Friendly pet stuff, reflective gear, safety gear, pet first aid & CPR classes, toys, treats - I could go on and on! Contact them at 1-855-CPR-4PET for more information.

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Two options you have for dog (and/or cat) training are:

 

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and aimee jonez, flickr



Louisville Metro Animal Services Pet Training

Problems with your dog or cat? Learn how to keep your pets at these valuable classes. Classes to be held the 3rd Monday of the month beginning October 17, 2011. Seating is limited; call 502-361-1318 to reserve your seat or email MAS CommunityRelations@ louisvilleky.gov

Gimme Grace Dog Training

Located at 4810 S. Watterson Trail, Gimme Grace Dog Training offers "Dogs for every need; training for every dog." They specialize in search and rescue and professional working dogs but will work with other dogs too. Call them at 502-414-1787.

   



Finally, here is a fun pet event to go to in Oldham County!



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Barkitecture at Yew Dell Gardens

Going on now until October 30, Barkitecture is free with Yew Dell admission ($7 adult, $5 senior, free to kids 12 and under) . You can see several "designer dog houses" built by this area's most creative architects, designers, and builders. Every Sunday they host "Hounds on the Grounds" so you can bring your dog with you! Call 502-241-4788 for more details.

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We hope you enjoyed reading about these services and pet events for the Louisville and Oldham County area! By the way, if you ever have any real estate needs bigger than a dog house, call The Brenda Doll Team at 502-554-9520, or visit us at http://www.thebrendadollteam.com/. Thank you so much for reading! 

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Oldham County Aquatic Center Has Gone To The Dogs!



Photo by Cook24v on flickr (no real name given)

 The last day of swimming season is usually a bummer. But the Oldham County Aquatic Center (by Wendell Moore Park) is making it fun! On Sunday, September 11 from 1:00-3:00 pm, they will be hosting a Dog Party where your dogs can swim!



The cost is $5.00 for each dog. People are free! You must show proof of immunizations for your dog(s) from a veterinarian to enter the pool area.







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So, find your dog's sunglasses and take lots of pics! Call 225-0655 for more information.

Maroon 5 Concert This Weekend in Louisville KY



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 Here is something fun for you to do in Louisville this weekend! Okay, I know we've already discussed the Kentucky State Fair concerts, but Maroon 5 is too good not to elaborate on. I fell in love with Maroon 5 with the release of their CD, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long."  Peter B. and Kelly K. were talking about it on their morning radio show on WDJX.

Peter B. (who is no longer with the station) was going on about how great the CD was, so I went online and listened to the samples of songs. They sounded good so I purchased the CD. My husband ended up liking it too!

After watching the lead singer of Maroon 5, Adam Levine, on the TV show The Voice, I realized what a sweetheart of a guy he is too. We won't be able to make it to the concert this weekend but I'd encourage anyone to go. You'll hear some great music and be energized by their performance!

The group Train will also be with them. Their best known song is Drops of Jupiter.

Ticket information can be found here at the Kentucky State Fair website. Cost is $40 and $50 per person and does not include state fair admission. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. Sunday.

-Posted by Lynda White, Administrative Manager, The Brenda Doll Team, Keller Williams Realty Louisville East. Lynda may be reached at 502-554-9520.

Louisville HIV/AIDS Benefit - Fashion 4 Passion

This Sunday, do something fun that will make a difference. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hotel of Louisville's Grand Ballroom, you can be entertained by a fashion show presented by Fierce Entertainment. It's called Fashion 4 Passion HIV/AIDS Benefit.

There will also be music. The following artists will perform:
Hip Hop Artist Young Commercial
Hip Hop Artist Boy Jenius
Hip Hop Artist Monsta Boi
R & B Sensation Junior Jackson

Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 day of show. Bottled water and T-shirts will be available to purchase. Proceeds from sales go to benefit organizations that assist with HIV/AIDS prevention and care (and supports the Louisville AIDS walk coming up in September).

Call 502-572-9169 for more information.


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Get Ready for the Kentucky State Fair Concerts!

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The month of August brings with it the Kentucky State Fair with all the concerts! They have an amazing lineup this year (2011) of FREE concerts, which is a great fun thing to do in Louisville KY!

(All of the artists and bands have clickable links to their sites for your convenience.)

Some of you remember this crazy guy! Ted Nugent will be performing live on Thursday, August 18 for FREE! It's really a free-for-all! (with special guest Lisa Bouchelle) ♫

♫ Candlebox w/Cowboy Mouth will be at the fair on Saturday, August 20. 
A real Gen-X treat! 

You may have thought Boyz II Men had reached the "end of the road," but nope - they will be at the fair on Friday, August 19 and...it's FREE! ♪

Other FREE concerts worth mentioning are:

♫ The Oak Ridge Boys w/The Grascals,
Sunday, August 21
♪ Tenth Avenue North (this link will take you to a FREE download of one of their songs) w/Francesca Battistelli,
Monday, August 22
♫ Joe Nichols with special guest Phil Vassar,
Tuesday, August 23
♪ The Happy Together Tour with The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie, Mark Lindsay, The Association, The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams,
Wednesday, August 24
♫ John Michael Montgomery w/special guest Lorrie Morgan,
Thursday, August 25
♪ Carnival of Madness featuring Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, Adelitas Way (also a FREE download here) and Emphatic,
Friday, August 26
♫ Luke Bryan w/special guest Candy Coburn,
Saturday, August 27

All FREE concerts will be located at Cardinal Stadium.

There will also be paid concerts: Lady Antebellum w/special guest Lee Brice, Def Leppard w/Heart, Jason Aldean w/Chris Young & Thompson Square; and Maroon 5 and Train w/Matt Nathanson. (You'll have to pay if you want to see these great bands.) For more information see the Kentucky State Fair's website.

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4th of July Fireworks, Swimming, and Games in Oldham County KY

Do you have plans for Independence Day? Why not take your family over to Wendell Moore Park to take in some fun festivities?

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The John W. Black Aquatic Center will open at 12:00 (cost is $5.00 ages 13-59, $4.00 for ages 3-12, $3.00 for ages 60 & up, and 2 & under get in FREE. But you can go to the park earlier than that!

At 2:00 the fun begins. There will be pool races, kiddie patriotic swimwear, cannonball contest, and greased watermelon dive. At 5:00, the park will be filled with music, food, and family festivities.

Photo courtesy of Larry Johnson on flickr

Best of all, at 10:00 there will be a fireworks show over the lake!



Last year we went to the pool and also had a picnic in the park. It was such a great time!



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Send Your Kids to Fun-Tastic Camp in Oldham County KY

If your kids need something fun to do for a week in the next two or three weeks, check out Oldham County Parks & Recreation's Fun-Tastic Camp! The kids will be playing games, making crafts, and swimming.

Each weekly camp costs $65.00.

Session I  - Ages 7-9      - June 20-24
Session II - Ages 10-12  - July 11-15
Session III - Ages 7-9    - July 25-30

Every day your child will need to bring a sack lunch, swimming trunks or bathing suit, beach towel, and some good sunscreen. You can fill out this application form and send to the Oldham County Parks & Recreation with payment. Let your kids have fun this summer!


These fun things to do are provided by The Brenda Doll Team, Keller Williams Realty Louisville East. The Brenda Doll Team - Your Neighborhood Specialists! If you have any real estate needs, please give us a call at 502-639-9303.

Several Fun Louisville Events Coming This Weekend - Free or Low Cost!

Louisville has several fun events coming up this weekend, so we thought we'd let you know about them all!

• On Friday, June 10, 2011, at 8:00 pm at Fourth Street Live, is a Hot Country Nights Free Concert featuring the bands Sunny Sweeney, Jerrod Neimann and the Jane Dear Girls. For more information call 317-413-1091
• The Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series at Willow Park will feature the band King Sonic, a "Jumpabillyboogieblues" type band, on Sunday, June 12 from 7:00-9:00 pm. (The concert is free but you are asked to bring a canned good or toiletries to support Highlands Community Ministries' Dare-to-Care food bank.) For more information, call 502-459-0256.

• Louisville's Greek Festival will be Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 am to 10pm, also Sunday from noon to 7:00 pm. Admission is $2.00 per person and children under 9 are free with free parking. The festival is under a tent, so it will be happening rain or shine! The festival will be held downtown on the Belvedere, 5th and Main Streets. Lots of food, music, dancing, arts & crafts, and children's activities. For more information call 502-425-7775.
• The 4th Annual Louisville Festival of the Arts at The Summit  will be held Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 from 10 am to 5:00 pm. The Summit is located at 9401 Brownsboro Road. Admission is free and open to the public. This is a first class art event which will showcase the work of over 150 of the finest artists in the country and some of the works will be on sale.

See, you don't have to be a millionaire to have fun in Louisville, Kentucky! Enjoy your weekend!

Youth Archery Lessons in Oldham County KY

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Do you have a kid aged 9-15 (or know of one) who would like to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow safely? The Oldham County Parks & Recreation of LaGrange KY is having a 5-week Archery class this summer that teaches the basics of using a compound bow.

These classes will be held at Wendell Moore Park in Buckner, KY. Cost is only $50 per child! There will be 4 sessions as follows:

• Session I:      Children 9-12    

        June 20-July 25     6:00-6:50 pm        Monday Evenings

• Session II:     Children 8-11    

        June 22-July 20     10:00-10:50 am    Wednesday Mornings

• Session III:    Children 12-15  

        June 22-July 20     11:00-11:50 am    Wednesday Mornings

• Session IV:    Children 9-12    

         Aug. 3-Aug. 31     6:00-6:50 pm        Wednesday Evenings


Parents or Guardians will have to sign a Release of Responsibility form. For more information contact Gary at 502-225-0655 ext. 102. Have a great time! 

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