Community Calendar for April 2011

 

MAYOR GREG FISCHER TALKS TO NETWORK

Cressman Center, 100 E. Main St., 11:30 a.m., $10 ($5 students and seniors). A special NETWORK luncheon with Mayor Greg Fischer as guest speaker will be the first of a year-long series of special NETWORK luncheons that will examine the progress Louisville has made in race relations since NETWORK began nearly 20 years ago. An RSVP is required. Call Marian Vasser at (502) 852-2252 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Downtown)

 

CRIMES OF THE HEART

Bunbury Theatre, 604 South 3rd St. #301, 7:30 p.m., $10-$21. The Bunbury Theatre marks the 30th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Crimes of the Heart.” The Beth Henley play premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville (ATL) before going on to Broadway. The play will be at the Bunbury through April 17. Call (502) 585-5306 or visit www.bunburytheatre.org. (Downtown)

 

FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP

Downtown Art Zone, Main and Market streets, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Free. This monthly event showcases the art galleries on East Market and other parts of downtown. Park the car and ride the trolley to various locations to enjoy the exhibits. Call (502) 583-1671 or visit www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu)

 

FIRST FRIDAY HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM – MUSEUM CAREERS AT THE FRAZIER

Frazier International History Museum, 829 West Main Street, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Free. Many different roles and talents are needed to run a successful museum. Don’t miss your opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn about the inner-workings of the Frazier Museum. Students will receive a guided tour of areas in the museum that are not available to the general public. At each stop, a staff person will explain their position at the museum. This experience will be an eye-opener about the many different career opportunities available at museums. Advanced reservations and payment are required. Call (502) 753-5663 or visit www.fraziermuseum.org/learn-play/homeschool-programs/first-fridays. (Downtown)  

 

MULTICULTURAL ART DISPLAY

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, all day, Free. Window and in-house displays of art by students and families in the community. Cosponsored by community partners, REFORMA and The Friends of the Bon Air Library. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

TV TURNOFF PLEDGE

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, all day, Free. Stop by the library and sign the National TV Turnoff Week Pledge, April 18-24, and pick up a list of cool things to do with your families while the tube is turned off. 

Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

BUTTERFLY GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, 10 a.m., Free. Learn about Kentucky native butterfly species and how to make them feel at home in your yard. The class will cover the life cycle of butterflies and their unique needs at each stage, as well as planning your native garden to meet the needs of the species you want to see. For ages 13 and up, this class is free to the public but an RSVP is appreciated. Call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

 

ZOO POOPY DOO!

Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m., $25-$45 per load. Gardeners and growers – mark April 2, 9 and 16 on your calendars. These “Zoo Poopy Doo” sale days are part of Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth. You can purchase quality hardwood bark mulch and Zoo Poopy Doo, a rich compost mixture comprised of zoo hoof stock, manure (from elephant, rhino, camel and giraffe), hay, straw and wood shavings. Limited quantities available. For details, call (502) 459-2181 or visit www.louisvillezoo.org. (Audubon Park)

 

ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd. , 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Free. Plant for the Planet will give away 1,500 native Kentucky seedlings to all visitors who sign the United Nations Environment Programme’s pledge to plant and nurse the trees to adulthood.  Species include dogwood, redbud, pawpaw, black oak, white pine, sycamore, bald cypress, shellbark hickory and blackgum. Chief Forester Bean from the Kentucky Division of Forestry will be on hand along with master gardeners to answer questions. It’s a community event with light refreshments.  Call (502) 456-8120 or visit www.highlandsarborday.info. (Highlands)

 

STRIKES FOR STROKES

Rose Bowl Lanes, 2217 Goldsmith Lane, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., $50 tax-deductible donation. A bowling event benefiting Kosair Children’s Hospital. For more information, contact Misty Ehret at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (502) 742-3070. (Bon Air)

 

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Boulevard, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $65. Douglass Community Center is having a Spring Break Camp, April 4-8, for ages 6-12. Campers can sign up until the roster is full. The week includes field trips, art projects and other fun activities. Call (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

 

SPRING BREAK MAKE AND TAKE CRAFT

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., all day, Free. Activities for all ages. For more information, call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

BEACH PARTY

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2:30 p.m., Free. Head to the library for fun in the fluorescent sun! Enjoy relay races, water games and good beach reads.  Ages 5-11. Call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

WEATHER ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Increase your understanding of weather phenomena and forecasting. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

GARDENING TIPS TABLE

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 1 p.m., Free. Get great tips and advice from Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Office agent Denise Peterson and other master gardeners on landscaping, lawn care and growing flowers and vegetables. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

START YOUR GARDEN NOW

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 11 a.m., Free. Get a jump on your garden by making a flower pot and planting seeds. The plant can be transplanted when warmer. Ages 6-12. Signup required. Call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

DIVE-IN MOVIE

Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Road, 5:30 p.m., Free. Have some family fun – dive in and watch a favorite movie – free! Bring a float, swimsuit and towel. Groups are welcome to participate! Swimmers 8 and under must be with a chaperone, age 18 or older. For reservations call (502) 897-9949. (Crescent Hill)

 

BON AIR KNITTERS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Free. Bring your own needles and polish your skills with Judy A. & the Bon Air Knitters. All skill levels are welcome every Tuesday. All ages. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

MANGA DISCUSSION GROUP

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 4 p.m., Free. Discuss your favorite manga with your friends. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

FAMILY STORYTIME

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. For more information, call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

 

TODDLER STORYTIME

Every Wednesday. For children ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver. Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 10:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1793; Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1672. (Various)

 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m., Free. For children ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver. Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave. Call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

BOB HILL LECTURE

Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 1 p.m., $5 ($3 for Friends of Locust Grove). Radio host and former Courier-Journal columnist Bob Hill lectures on native plants. Topics include: What plant life was native to this area when the Indians were here? What did the settlers introduce? What plants and herbs were used for medicinal purposes and which for food?  Call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (St. Matthews)

 

LOUDMOUSE PUPPET SHOW

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 2 p.m., Free. Puppet show for kids ages 3-9. For more information, call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

ANIME CLUB

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 4:30 p.m., Free. The Anime Club meets every Wednesday throughout the month. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

RAMONA MEETS JUNIE B.

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 6:30 p.m., Free. Two of the spunkiest girls in school finally meet. Who’s your favorite? Ages 6 and up. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

PLANT A SEED STORYTIME

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 9 a.m., Free. Make your own flowerpot and plant a seed with your child during an original garden-themed storytime. Also, get tips on gardening with children, courtesy of the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension master gardeners. For ages 3-7 with a parent/caregiver. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

BABY STORYTIME FOR WALKERS AND PRE-WALKERS

Every Thursday. For children up to age 2 with a parent/caregiver. Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 9:30 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795; Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 10:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1672. (Various) 

 

TODDLER STORYTIME

Every Thursday. For children ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver. Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Every Thursday. For children ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver. Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 11:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

SPRING KICKOFF SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Various locations and times, $150 per team. Metro Parks is hosting its first-ever Spring Kickoff Softball Tournament, April 8-10 at Camp Taylor, Hays Kennedy and Seneca parks. Men’s and co-ed tournaments will follow an Amateur Softball Association-sanctioned,16-team pool play format, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the eight-team single elimination portion. For more information, contact Metro Parks Athletics at (502) 456-8173 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks/recreation/athletics. (Various)

 

THE YELLOW BOAT

Alley Theater, 1205 E. Washington St., 7 p.m., $15. The Alley Theater for Young Audiences, in partnership with The Louisville AIDS Walk, concludes its inaugural season with a play for families and youth, “The Yellow Boat” by David Saar. The play is based on the true story of Benjamin Saar, who was born with congenital hemophilia and died at the age of 8 from AIDS-related complications that he contracted during a blood transfusion. For more information. or other show dates throughout the month, call (502) 7130-6178 or visit www.alleytya.org. (Butchertown)

 

ST. JAMES FISH FRY

St James School, 1818 Edenside Ave., 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. St. James Parish has a long standing reputation for having the best fish sandwich and lowest prices in town. Cake wheels, raffles and fun activities for the kids. Bring the whole family! Carry-out available. Call (502) 451-1420 or visit www.stjamesbluejays.com. Also, see ad on this page for April 15 fish fry and silent auction. (Highlands)

 

DESIGN YOUR OWN NATIVE PERENNIAL GARDEN

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $10. Margaret Shea of Dropseed Native Plant Nursery will lead this workshop on planning a native garden to fit into your existing landscape. The first portion of the workshop will get you familiar with native plants that work well in home landscapes and principles to consider when designing a garden. In the second half, you will develop a plan for your new garden. Pencils, drawing paper, and resources to help with the process will be provided. Come equipped with photos and a rough map of your yard. Before you come, make some notes about your potential garden locations, including the amount of light it receives and its moisture level. Call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

 

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. Mammograms and pap smears for women 40 and over, prostate screening for men 50 and over. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended. Free walk-in blood pressure and glucose screenings are available for those 18 and older. Mammograms will be billed to insurance with funds for the uninsured. Call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

EL DIA DE LOS LIBROS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 11 a.m., Free. This bilingual storytime will feature guest storytellers Lorraine Cross and native Peruvian, Rocio Velarde. Both women are on staff at Hawthorne Elementary, a Spanish Immersion school in our service area. Co-sponsored by community partners, REFORMA and The Friends of the Bon Air Library. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY

Various locations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. Get rid of those old outdated prescriptions in your medicine cabinet. Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place at: First Gethsemane Church, 1159 Algonquin Parkway; Papa John’s Stadium, 937 Phillips Lane; and J.B. Atkinson Elementary School, 2811 Duncan St. For more information, call Tomy Molloy at (502) 589-0343 or e-mail, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Various)

 

BOOK CLUB

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., Free. A book club for middle and high school students. “April Foolishness.” For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

RED HOT BASH

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, 933 Baxter Avenue, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., $5.  Wellspring will host Cocktails for a Cause at the Red Hot Bash. The admission price includes heavy appetizers. Advanced tickets come with a free raffle ticket! All proceeds benefit Wellspring’s supportive housing programs. Wear red in support of mental health awareness and recovery, sip on signature red cocktails, and pose for pics on the red carpet! Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling Traci Hall at (502) 635-1570 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Information can also be found at www.crowdrise.com/RedHotBash. (Highlands)

 

CREATE YOUR OWN STORY

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Creative fun for kids ages 3-8. For more information, call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

HATS FOR HOPE SILENT AUCTION

Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m., $25 ($30 day of event).  The 8th Annual Hats for Hope Silent Auction will raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Hats for Hope is a silent auction of Derby hats, jewelry, gift certificates, trips and more! Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer effort. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and dessert. For more information, visit www.hatsforhopelouisville.org. (Clifton) 

 

PEEPS PROJECT

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 1 p.m., Free. Make a delicious diorama using Peeps for the Peeps Project at the Outpost! For more information, call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

GARLIC MUSTARD SWEEP

Various times and locations, Free. Looking for some Earth Day activities? Starting Saturday, April 16 in Cherokee Park, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy is hosting the Annual Garlic Mustard Sweep. The Garlic Mustard plant may look harmless, but it is aggressive and prevents native species from growing. Bring your family and friends to help rid Cherokee Park of this invasive plant! A celebration will follow at Hogan’s Fountain. Throughout the week, groups can volunteer with the restoration team in Cherokee or Iroquois parks to help with invasive plant removal. Ending the week, individuals and groups can volunteer on Saturday, April 23 at Chickasaw Park. Dress for the outdoors with long pants, tennis shoes and gloves. Refreshments will be provided. To register, contact Sarah Wolff at (502) 456-1623 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Various)

 

WOMEN FOR HABITAT RECRUITING

W4H House, 23rd and Wilson streets, Free. Women for Habitat (W4H) are recruiting volunteers from April 16 to 19 to raise the roof on their next house. As a house sponsor for Habitat for Humanity Metro Louisville, W4H recruits and empowers women to raise the funds for and to actually construct a home each year with primarily female volunteers. For more information, or to volunteer, call Dee Allen at (502) 564-3576 (day), (502) 742-3007 (evenings), or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Various)

 

ACT ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., Free. Create a practice essay and get advice on what the essay graders are seeking. Learn strategies on writing effective essays from Kaplan. Ages 12-19. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

EASTER EGG COLORING SPRING BREAK CAMP

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Boulevard, 5 p.m.-6 p.m., $3. Douglass Community Center is holding an Easter Egg coloring session for kids ages 12 and under. Call (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

 

TASTE OF DERBY FESTIVAL

Louisville Slugger Field, 401 East Main Street, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $75. Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the 24th Annual Taste of Derby Festival benefiting Dare to Care Food Bank. Over 40 of Louisville’s finest restaurants will offer tasting portions of their most popular dishes, and some of Kentuckiana’s top bourbon distilleries and beverage companies will be on hand. Adding to the fun, there will also be a Bloody Mary contest, bourbon and wine tasting and a silent auction. For ages 21 and over. No tickets sold at the door. For more information, call (502) 966-3821 or visit tasteofderbyfestival.org. (Downtown)

 

GRILLED CHEESE/GUITAR MONTH

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 4 p.m., Free. Learn about guitars while enjoying grilled cheese sandwiches at The Outpost! Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT

Alley Theater, 1205 E. Washington St., 7 p.m., $15-$16 in advance ($16-$18 day of show). The Alley Theater and Art Sanctuary delve into the depths of despair, betrayal and damnation with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.” Set in a darkly comic corner of downtown purgatory known as Hope, a lawyer brings forth an appeal for history’s most notorious sinner, Judas Iscariot. She poses one of the most crucial – and ignored – questions underlying the Christian faith: If Jesus had to die and return to save all mankind, why is the man who facilitated this languishing in Hell? For more information, call (502) 713-6178 or visit www.thealleytheater.org. (Butchertown)

 

FARMINGTON PLANT SALE

Farmington Historic Plantation,  3033 Bardstown Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Free. Farmington Historic Plantation presents its 48th Annual Art In The Garden on April 23 and 24. The event includes a plant sale with perennials and herbs, local artists and vendors, free tours of the 19th century mansion, and historical reenactments. New this year, Plantation Exploration, a family-friendly scavenger hunt on the 18-acre property. Call (502) 459-6605 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

 

FRANKFORT AVENUE EASTER PARADE

Frankfort Avenue from Stilz to Haldeman avenues, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Free. Fantastic neighborhood parade led by a marching band, boy scouts and girl scouts and, of course, the Easter Bunny! Plus, there will be Shriners galore, antique cars and trucks, fire engines, homemade floats, neighborhood and businesses floats, kids and dogs with bunny ears and LOTS of FREE CANDY! Call (502) 419-6159 or visit www.frankfortave.com. (Crescent Hill) 

 

MIGHTY KINDNESS EARTH DAY HOOTENANNY

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, Noon to 5 p.m., Free. The Louisville Nature Center will host the 4th Annual Mighty Kindness Earth Day Hootenanny, an event featuring entertainment, family activities, volunteer opportunities, booths and free workshops. The mission of A Mighty Kindness is to help support local earth and heart-friendly services within a 100-mile radius of Louisville and forge collective cooperation in order to build a circle of sustainability. Call (502) 458-1328 or visit mightykindness.org. (Audubon Park)

 

 

CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S MULTICULTURAL BOOK DAY

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Fun for ages 3-8. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

WFPK’S WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY CONCERT SERIES

Waterfront Park, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. Family-friendly concerts feature the latest artists spanning the gaps of Americana, AAA, and indie music featured on 91.9 WFPK. Call (502) 814-6518 or visit www.wfpk.org. (Downtown) 

 

WRITING CLUB

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 5 p.m., Free. Are you a writer? A poet? Thinking about starting your own ‘zine? Just want to see your name in print? Join the Outpost Writing Club! Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

BRUSH, BOTTLE AND BARREL OF THE BLUEGRASS

Louisville Collegiate School’s Mary Rodes Lannert Athletic Center, 2427 Glenmary Avenue, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $75. Join the Legal Aid Society for its 8th Annual “Brush, Bottle and Barrel of the Bluegrass,” a preview party for the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair. The event also features tastings of Kentucky wines, bourbons and beers, a silent auction, and great food. Free valet parking. Proceeds benefit the Legal Aid Society. For tickets, call (502) 584-1254 or visit www.laslou.org/donate/buy-your-brush-bottle-and-barrel-tickets.php. (Highlands)

 

F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP

Frankfort, Mellwood and Story avenues, 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Free. Businesses in the Crescent Hill and Clifton neighborhoods open their doors at the end of each month for the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. Ride the trolley to see art exhibits, sales and entertainment. Call (502) 550-2024 or visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

 

SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE & GARDEN EXPO

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, 10 a.m. The Louisville Nature Center will hold its annual Spring Native Plant Sale.  Margaret Shea, native plant expert from Dropseed Nursery, will be on hand to help with plant selection and other garden -related questions. There will be a large variety of native flowers, shrubs and trees from which to choose. Come early for best selection. In addition to native plants, local vendors will be on site offering garden-related information along with local products and services. Call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)