SPOTLIGHT:  ANNUAL BARDSTOWN ROAD AGLOW
The elves at the Highland Commerce Guild are sponsoring the 2012 Bardstown Road Aglow on Saturday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy the merriment along Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, Barret Avenue and at Douglass Loop. There will be entertainment, food, drink and lots of discounts. Two trolleys filled with holiday musicians will ride up and down the corridor offering free rides. The Second Annual Lighting of the Highlands Holiday Tree will take place at the Wendy’s on the corner of Bardstown Road and Grinstead Drive at 5:30 p.m., and Four Roses Bourbon is hosting the Third Annual Holiday Cocktail Contest at area bars. For more information, visit www.bardstownroadaglow.com or call (502) 721-8636. (Highlands)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
REINDEER TROT/HOLIDAY LINE
The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road, 9 a.m., Free (runners get sponsorships). The Reindeer Trot is a walk/run benefit that helps the Holiday Line to purchase Christmas gifts for needy families. Prizes are awarded to the person who raises the most money for the cause. Bring your family and friends to watch the race.  To purchase gifts for seniors/children on the Holiday Line, contact Michele Bright at (502) 574-4516 or Tracy Harris at (502) 574-8031. (Valley Station)

SANTA SPRINT & STROLL
Barret Traditional Middle School, 2561 Grinstead Drive, 9 a.m., $15-$20. The 17th Annual Santa Sprint & Stroll is a 5K run or 1-mile walk sponsored by the Frankfort Avenue Business Association to benefit United Crescent Hill Ministries. The course runs along historic Frankfort Avenue in Crescent Hill and Clifton. Refreshments will be served after the event and awards given to top runners. Photos with Santa are available beginning at 8:30 a.m. ($5 donation). For more information, visit www.uchmlouky.org or call (502) 893-0346. (Highlands)

VESSEL AT MCGRATH GALLERY
Bellarmine University, McGrath Gallery, 2001 Newburg Road, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.  Bellarmine’s McGrath Gallery presents “Vessel,” an exhibition by Assistant Professor of Art Tiffany Carbonneau, through Dec. 7. The mixed media show combines video Carbonneau shot around industrial waterways in China and Thailand with site specific projection and sculptural installation. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.). All McGrath events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.bellarmine.edu or call (502) 452-8000. (Highlands)

SPOTLIGHT:  YEW DELL EXPRESS
The Yew Dell Express, a fabulous snow village and model train display, returns to the Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old LaGrange Road, for the first three Saturdays and Sundays in December. This magical exhibit was created by master model builder Bob Irmscher with support from some of the most talented model train enthusiasts in the region. In addition to the trains, kids of all ages will enjoy scavenger hunts, and Santa will make appearances on Dec. 1 and 8.  Visitors can also stop into the gift shop for unique train-themed gifts and holiday items for the garden and nature lover.  Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors over 55, and children under 12 are free. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For a complete schedule of events, call (502) 241-4788 or visit www.yewdellgardens.org. (Crestwood)

WELCOME CENTER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center, 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Free. Get a head start on your holiday shopping and find something for the outdoor enthusiasts on your list. There will be refreshments, music, and a cozy fire at the gift shop. Bring your kids along; there will be animal guests and crafts to make and take. For more information, call (502) 368-5404 or visit memorialforest.com. (Jefferson Memorial Forest)

PUSS & BOOTS OLD TIME HOLIDAY SHOPPE
American Legion Highland Post 201, 2919 Bardstown Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat.) and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sun.), Free. The Puss & Boots Old Time Holiday Shoppe is an annual fundraising event for the Shamrock Pet Foundation and the Shamrock Arrow Fund. Visitors will find a wide variety of gifts for the holidays in all price ranges. Items include original art, antiques, themed gift baskets, crafts, jewelry, sports memorabilia, holiday decorations and hundreds of animal-related gifts. There will also be food available. Everything is donated, so the money raised from the event goes directly to spay and neuter programs and emergency medical care. More info at www.shamrockpets.com. (Highlands)

THOROUGHBRED CHORUS’ 64TH ANNUAL SHOW
Memorial Auditorium, Fourth and Kentucky streets, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. RAZZLE DAZZLE! combines laughter and great singing with the seven-time champion Thoroughbred Chorus and their uproarious comedy quartet guests, Lunch Break. A great way to kick off the holiday season! For ticket information, call (502) 583-7469 or visit www.thoroughbredchorus.com. (Old Louisville)  

SCENES FOR THE SEASON
Revelry Boutique Gallery, 980 Barret Ave., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Free. “Scenes for the Season” is a one-night-only opening for Bardstown Road Aglow. The show will include 50 small holiday paintings on wood by Kevin Oechsli. With this exhibit, Kevin has priced all of his small paintings at $25, a perfect handmade gift that fits right in with the holidays! For more information, visit www.revelrygallery.com or call (502) 276-4799. (Highlands)

HOUND DOG PRESS HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP
Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Road, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $25. Farmington is hosting a one-of-a-kind workshop as Hound Dog Press demonstrates the art of linoleum block carving. Participants create up to 10 of their own holiday cards and learn about the timeless art of letterpress using an original 1930s tabletop press. The workshop price covers all materials and includes lunch. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For more information, call (502) 452-9920. (Highlands)

VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TOUR
The Brennan House Historic Home, 631 S. Fifth St., Noon-6 p.m., $5 (children under 12, Free). The Victorian Holiday Tour offers the splendor of a true Victorian Christmas at the historic Brennan House. Return to a time where horse-drawn carriages carried Louisville’s high society to Macauley’s Theater to take in the latest play by Oscar Wilde or George Bernard Shaw. An era when Fifth Street was lined with homes that spoke to the elegance, grace and ease of the times. Today, the Brennan House stands as the last of these Victorian treasures, virtually untouched since the Thomas and Anna Brennan family spent many happy Christmases together there from 1884-1969. Enjoy an afternoon of music, refreshments and true elegance in a real Victorian jewel! For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 540-5145. (Old Louisville)

LIGHT UP ST. MATTHEWS
Brown Park, corner of Browns Lane and Kresge Way, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Free. The St. Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce’s largest festival is the annual “Light Up Brown Park.” The event features N2It Entertainment, letters to Santa, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, train rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, petting zoo, Ronald McDonald, cookies, hot chocolate, apple cider and much more. At 6 p.m. the switch will be thrown and Brown Park will glow with thousands of lights. For more information, visit www.stmatthews.org or call (502) (502) 895-9444. (St. Matthews)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
2012 CHRISTMAS TEA WITH THE SNOW FAIRY
The Galt House, 140 N. Fourth St., 2 p.m.-4 p.m., $19.95 (includes tickets to KaLightoscope). Children can share their wishes with the Snow Fairy while they sip on some tea. The event also takes place on Dec. 16 at the same time. For more information, visit www.Christmasatthegalthouse.com. (Downtown)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5
INTRODUCTION TO ZUMBA
St. Paul United Methodist Church Gym, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Free for age 60 and over (donations requested for those under 60). Introduction to Zumba with instructor Ruth Schneider is offered through Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services. For more information, (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)

LOUISVILLE DULCIMER SOCIETY
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 1 p.m., $5 ($3, Friends of Historic Locust Grove). The annual concert by the Louisville Dulcimer Society will kick off Locust Grove’s holiday season. Get there early for best seats! The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. Dessert and coffee are served, with the lecture immediately following. For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)

MOONSHINE UNIVERSITY
Distilled Spirits Epicenter (DSE), 801 S. Eighth St., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., $100. Distilled spirits enthusiasts and history buffs are welcome at DSE’s Moonshine University for its “Spirits of Prohibition” enthusiast class, in honor of Repeal Day. The two-hour course will focus on bourbon, gin and cocktails of the prohibition era. Enthusiast classes will be offered at Moonshine University at least once per month. For more information, visit www.ds-epicenter.com or call (502) 301-8130. (Downtown)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
MARYHURST GIRL’S NIGHT OUT
Clodhoppers, 3725 Lexington Road, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. Maryhurst is a facility that provides support for severely traumatized children who are victims of sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse. Clodhoppers is offering an exclusive shopping extravaganza to support Maryhurst. Invite your friends and families for VIP discounted shopping and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine. Ten percent of the sales will go to Maryhurst. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 271-4526. (St. Matthews)

WINTERFEST
DePaul School, 1925 Duker Ave., 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. An annual Deer Park holiday event returns, with refreshments, crafts for kids, Santa, and musical entertainment by students from Hawthorne Elementary. Donations of food and unwrapped children’s gifts will be collected for the less fortunate. There is limited parking, so walk if you can. For information, call Estelle Benner at (502)459-9689, or visit www.deerparklouisville.com. (Highlands) 

LYSISTRATA
MeX Theatre of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St., 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., $17 ($10 on Dec. 10, Industry Night). The Savage Rose Theatre Company presents Aristophanes’ Greek classic “Lysistrata,” Dec. 6-15. One woman rallies the women of Athens to help put an end to the Peloponnesian War by denying their men’s most basic desires. For more information, visit www.savagerosetheatre.com. (Downtown)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
SPOTLIGHT: PARLOUR AND ASM A TIK
The post-rock instrumental ensemble Parlour performs with former Glasspack member Brian Foor’s new band Asm A Tik at Bearno’s By the Bridge, 131 W. Main St. The show takes place Friday, Dec. 7 at 10 p.m., after the First Friday Trolley Hop. Admission is $5. Parlour also has a show at Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., December 16 at 9 p.m. with Josephine Foster and the sublime Dane Waters (Softcheque). Admission is $10. For more information, visit www.parlour.net. (Downtown/Schnitzelburg)

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. For more information, call (502) 583-1671 or www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu/Downtown)

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (Fri.) and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Sat.), $6 for adults ($3, children 12 years and under, with a maximum cost of $18 per family). Tour Locust Grove by candlelight as the Clark and Croghan families prepare to greet 18th century guests. The home will be decorated with greenery and fruits, and the kitchen filled with the smells of desserts. Refreshments and children’s crafts will also be offered. For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY
Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. Arts and crafts, dance performances, Santa and more. For more information, call (502) 937-8802. (Sun Valley)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
RED BIRD MISSION CRAFT SHOW
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Boulevard, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday) and 9 a.m. -1 p.m. (Sunday), Free.  The St. Paul United Methodist Women will host a two-day Red Bird Mission Craft Show. Red Bird Mission, founded in 1921, provides education, health and community outreach ministries to over 14,000 residents in Clay, Leslie and Bell counties. The purpose of Red Bird Mission Crafts is to assist local craft persons market their crafts and increase their income. For more information, visit www.stpaulchurch.net or call (502) 459-1595. (Highlands)

MARY AND ADVENT: A MORNING OF REFLECTION
The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality (Brescia Hall), 3105 Lexington Road, 10 a.m.-Noon, $10. Join the Angela Merici Center for Spirituality for a morning of reflection on the Advent season and Mary, who is a model of anticipation and preparation. The event is facilitated by Sister Martha Buser, OSU. Register online at www.amcspirituality.org. For more information, call (502) 896-3945 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Crescent Hill)

SANTA’S SAFARI
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m., $8.50-$20.95.  Join Santa and his friends from the North Pole in a festive holiday wonderland. Children are invited to create a take-home holiday keepsake plus visit with Santa for a complimentary photo. Families can let their Santa’s Safari Passport guide them along a discovery trail through the zoo’s heated buildings for some special animal encounters. Zoo educators will be at Santa’s Safari stations with biofacts and select zoo outreach animals. The event also includes a special holiday showing of “The Polar Express 4-D Experience.” Santa’s Safari is presented Dec. 8-9 and 15-16. Special tickets are required and are only available online. The admission price includes all-day zoo admission. Zoo members receive a discount on these special event tickets. For more information, or to order tickets, visit www.louisvillezoo.org. (Audubon Park)

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free. People who are blind or visually impaired enjoy learning about art and making art just as sighted people do. This workshop, led by guest instructor Patrice Will from VSA Arts of Kentucky, will showcase methods and materials used by blind artists to make ornaments and decorations celebrating the spirit of Christmas Hanukkah, or Kwanza. Admission is free and open to all ages, but registration is required. For more information, or to register, call (502) 899-2213. (Clifton)

OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ON FRANKFORT
Frankfort Avenue, from Mellwood to Stilz avenues, Noon-3 p.m., Free. The 17th Annual Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration on Frankfort Avenue will include the festive Dog Walk, retail sales, live music, refreshments, and photos with Santa! Free trolley and horse-and-carriage rides will be available. For more information, visit www.frankfortave.com. (Clifton)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
AUDUBON PARK CHRISTMAS
Audubon Park, located between Preston Highway and Poplar Level Road, Dec. 9-Jan. 1, Free. The Audubon Park Garden Club invites you to drive through beautiful Audubon Park to enjoy the seasonal lights and decorations. For more information, visit www.audubonparkky.org. (Audubon Park)
 
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Highlands Community Ministries, Highlands Court, 1720 Richmond Dr., 11:15 a.m., $33. Highlands Community Ministries is sponsoring a trip to see “White Christmas” at Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, Ind. The admission price includes the cost of a meal, the play, and TARC transportation (the bus leaves at 11:15 a.m.). For more information, call (502) 451-3695. (Various)

SPECIAL ADVENT CONCERT
Highland Presbyterian Church, 1011 Cherokee Rd., 3 p.m., Free. Highland Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Choir with soloists and orchestra will present J.S. Bach’s “Cantata No. 140” and Saint Saen’s “Christmas Oratorio,” two of the great choral works of Advent and Christmas. For more information, call (502) 451-6506 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

SCHNITZELBURG AREA CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING
Texas and Burnett streets, 3 p.m., Free. Join in Schnitzelburg’s time-honored tradition of decorating a Christmas tree for the whole community to enjoy. Schnitzelburg is a walking community and passersby will enjoy the holiday spirit every time they stroll past. Bring gently used decorations or something sparkly to add to our beautiful evergreen donated by Parkway Produce. For more information, call (502) 892-8790. (Schnitzelburg/Germantown)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
TAIZE PRAYER
The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality (Brescia Hall), 3105 Lexington Road, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free (there will be offering). People around the world, from all Christian faith traditions, come together for Taize, a prayer of song, silence and scripture. Register online at www.amcspirituality.org. For more information, call (502) 896-3945 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Crescent Hill)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11
TAI CHI DEMONSTRATION
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Free. Join Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services for a Tai Chi demonstration and open house. Refreshments will be served.  For more information, call (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12
FIFTY AND OVER HOLIDAY PARTY AND DANCE
Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane, 10:30 a.m., Free. The 50 and Over Holiday Party and Dance is sponsored by Metro Parks Senior Services. For more information, call (502) 574-2646 or (502) 574-2831. (Sun Valley)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
HIGHVIEW FALL FESTIVAL AND PARADE
Outer Loop Plaza, Outer Loop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. Enjoy a parade, music, booths from local businesses and groups, food, kid’s bouncy land and a stage with local acts. The festival has grown each year and is a great family event for the community. For more information, call (502) 724-2014. (Highview)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
GUIDED HIKE
Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center, 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, 9 a.m., Free. Meet at the Welcome Center before heading out for a winter’s hike. The trail will be determined by weather and popular vote. Trained volunteer naturalists will be with you every step of the way to assure you don’t miss a bit of winter wonder! Afterward, warm up with a cup of cocoa by the fire. Dogs are welcome, but must be on leashes. Each dog will receive a free sample of Milkbone Trail Mix for Dogs while quantities last. For more information, call (502) 368-5404. (Jefferson Memorial Forest)

STAGEONE’S “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!
Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., $19.75. StageOne Family Theatre is bringing back “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” on December 8, 15 (at 10 a.m.) and 20 (at 12 p.m.). This is a story about the Herdmans – considered the worst kids in the town. They lie, steal and cheat ... and now they have bullied their way into the church’s annual Christmas pageant! Expected to be the “worst pageant ever,” the whole town has gathered in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas. Will the pageant be a disaster as everyone is expecting, or will the spirit of the season change the hearts and minds of all? For more information, call (502) 584-7777 or visit www.kentuckycenter.org. (Downtown)

LOUISVILLE CHORUS CHRISTMAS
St. Brigid Catholic Church, 1520 Hepburn Ave., 7:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m., $18 ($6 for students, $15 for seniors). The Louisville Chorus is joined by members of the Louisville Philharmonia – the Musicians’ Orchestra. For more information, call (502) 968-6300 or visit www.LouisvilleChorus.org. (Highlands)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
KENTUCKIANA CINEMATOGRAPHERS CLUB
Molly Malone’s, 933 Baxter Ave., 3 p.m., Free. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
SANTA VISIT
Kenwood Elementary, 7420 Justan Ave., 6 p.m., Free. Auburndale Neighborhood Association President Ken Williams has received word that Santa will be making a special appearance at the group’s annual Christmas Party!  The call has taken everyone by surprise, but hopefully partygoers will have their Christmas wish lists ready in time. For more information, call (502) 485-8283 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/Auburndale-Neighborhood-Association. (Auburndale)

KID’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Mark’s Feed Store, 1514 Bardstown Road, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. Join Mark’s Feed Store for their Kid’s Christmas Party. Santa will be there, reading stories and taking Christmas wishes from children. The event includes games plus art and crafts projects that kids can take home. (It is also Kids Eat Free Night at Mark’s!) Bring all the children and let them enjoy this Christmas extravaganza. For more information, visit www.marksfeedstore.com or (502) 458-1570. (Highlands)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
GIVE-A-JAM TO END HOMELESSNESS
Clifton Center Reception Hall, 2117 Payne St., 7 p.m., $10. The second Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness is an opportunity for local musicians, artists, chefs and the rest of the community to do something about homelessness. Part concert, part theater extravaganza, part culinary adventure, the event will feature short performances by some of Louisville’s most beloved musicians and artists. In addition, some of Louisville’s finest chefs will provide soups and stews which will be sold to raise funds for the Coalition’s Rx: Housing Project. For more information, call (502) 896-6950 or visit www.cliftoncenter.org/giveajam. (Clifton)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22
SPOTLIGHT:  HOLIDAY CAMPS AT THE ZOO
The Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, is offering busy parents a way to keep the children entertained over Christmas break. The zoo has holiday camps taking place on Saturday, Dec. 22, Thursday, Dec. 27, and Thursday, Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.  These camps are packed with fun activities, like animal study, crafts, a “hands-on” visit with animals, and snacks. Costs range from $25 (for zoo members) to $55 (the top price for non-members). For details on individual camps, or to register online, visit www.louisvillezoo.org or call (502) 459-2181. (Audubon Park)

SPOTLIGHT:  THE MAMMOTH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
The Mammoth, a new art studio/performance space at 744 S. 13th St., is getting into the Christmas spirit. The Mammoth Holiday Bazaar takes place Saturday, Dec. 22, Noon-8 p.m. The event is free, but bring some money to buy the unique gifts, art, food and beverages for sale. The organizers are also promising music and magic! For more information, contact Maleah Martin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (California)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27
FREE WINE TASTING
Whole Foods Wine Shop, 4944 Shelbyville Road, 5 p.m., Free. Enjoy a tasting of wine and cheese selections. For more information, call (502) 899-5545 or visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com. (St. Matthews)

DIVE-IN MOVIE: “BRAVE”
Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Ave., 6:30 p.m., Free. It might be cold outside, but the aquatic center is warm and inviting, and Mary T’s Dive-In Movie is free! Families are invited to don swimsuits and settle in for a screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Brave,” the story of a young princess determined to make her own path in life. For more information, call (502) 897-9949. (Crescent Hill)

COMMUNITY BUILDING DINNER AND A MOVIE
Fairness Campaign, 2263 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. For more information, visit
www.fairness.org or call (502) 893-0788. (Crescent Hill)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28
F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Frankfort Avenue, between Mellwood and Story avenues, 11 a.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. For more information, visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE
German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $20. Ring in the New Year at the German-American Club, with entertainment by the Rheingold Band. Party favors are included. A light breakfast will be served after Midnight. Reservations are required. For more information, or to RSVP, call (502) 454-9702. (Audubon Park)`

LIBRARY CORNER
HIGHLANDS HISTORY WITH TOM OWEN
Join historian and Metro Councilman Tom Owen for a look at the people and places that make the Highlands unique. The lecture takes place at the Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

THE INS AND OUTS OF MOBILE DEVICES
Tap, swipe or zoom? Build the skills you need to perform everyday tasks on tablet computers and smart phones through this instructional class. Bringing your device to class is optional. Just be at the Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., on Monday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.

CHOCOLATE: SEASONAL FAVORITES
Learn about the different types of chocolate and sample them all! It happens at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, on Monday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Bon Air Friends of the Library.

JAPANESE CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Omar Al-Fayyadh will host a Japanese conversation class at the Iroquois Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave., on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. At various times throughout the month, the library offers conversation classes in other languages, including Spanish, French and Arabic.

For information on these events, or any others at the Louisville Free Public Library’s 18 branches, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1611.

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