Its hard to believe that a few area schools start NEXT WEEK. What?!?
Where did summer go? Remember when it lasted from Memorial Day to Labor Day? Its amazing that I have to go school shopping before the pools are closed! So, its the last weekend of freedom for my little darling and here’s a few tid bits of what’s happening around the Metro;
Get up- get out- and lets GOOOOO….
FRIDAY:
Concerts in the Park Series
Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc. and Jeffersonville Parks Department, Concert in the Park series, featuring “Signature Jazz Orchestra.”
• WHERE: Warder Park, 100 block of Spring Street, Jeffersonville.
• WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
• COST/MEMBERSHIP: Free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music.
• DEADLINE/REGISTER: More information, call 812-283-0301.
RiverStage
Jeffersonville Parks Department summer season “Rolling Out the Weekend Concert.” Performing will be Indiana Joe, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Caribou, 8 to 10:30 p.m.• WHERE: RiverStage at the foot of the Overlook and Terraced Lawn in downtown Jeffersonville.
• WHEN: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• COST/MEMBERSHIP: Free, open to the public.
• DEADLINE/REGISTER: Sponsored by Jeffersonville Parks Dept.
Fish Fry
Knight of Columbus will sponsor a fish fry.
• WHERE: Knights of Columbus, 809 E. Main Street, New Albany.
• WHEN: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• COST/MEMBERSHIP: Menu listed.
• DEADLINE/REGISTER: More information, call 812-944-0891.
Saturday August 08, 2009
St. Joseph Orphan’s Picnic
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Over 60 booths, over 6,000 chicken dinners, raffles, games of chance, blackjack and poker, quilts, food, beverages–lots of family fun!
Cost: FREE
http://www.sjkids.org
Benefits: St. Joseph’s programs; residential care, foster care and adoptive program, and child development center
Location: St. Joseph Children’s Home; 2823 Frankfort Avenue; Louisville, KY 40206
Thursday August 06, 2009 – Saturday August 08, 2009
Kentucky Art Car Weekend
This family-friendly weekend includes over 30 art cars from around the country, a sidewalk sale of art, a mini art car workshop, a drive-in, and a parade.
Location: Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft, 715 West Main Street.
Contact: Karen Welch
E-mail: karenwelch@kentuckyarts.org Website: www.kentuckyartcarweekend.com
Rusty Russell at All-Pro Dads
The YMCA of Southern Indiana and Chick-Fil-A, Clarksville, is sponsoring an All-Pro Dads program, with Southeast Christian’s Rusty Russell speaking on “Make Dad Happy: Love Your Brother and Sister,” Dads and their kids are welcome.
• WHERE: Chick-Fil-A, 1320 Veterans Parkway, Clarksville.
• WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m.
• COST/MEMBERSHIP: $5 for one adult/one child breakfast combo, with $2 for each additional child.
• DEADLINE/REGISTER: More information, call Scott Johnson 812-283-9622 ext. 112 or Laurie Haag at 502-905-3054.
Charity Dog Wash
• Dog wash, sponsored by New Albany Floyd County Animal Shelter.
• WHERE: Ridgeview Animal Clinic, 2723 Paoli Pike, New Albany.
• WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m.
• COST/MEMBERSHIP: Donation, with proceeds to benefit puppy Mill Rescue and Homeless Pete.
• DEADLINE/REGISTER: More information, call 812-945-0423.
Eric Hall Memorial Motorcycle Run
The second annual Eric Hall Memorial Foundation Home Front Fight motorcycle run.
• WHERE: Leading Faith Lutheran Church, Jeffersonville and ending at Pirates Cove in Charlestown.
• WHEN: Registration, 11 a.m., kick off, noon.
• COST/MEMBERSHIP: Proceeds to toward helping veterans.
Sunday August 09, 2009
Flapjack Fundraiser
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
All you can eat pancakes and UL sports celebrities. Proceeds benefit the Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry Fund at Jewish Family & Career Services.
Location: Applebee’s, 9921 Ormsby Station Road. Contact: Beverly Bromley E-mail: bbromley@jfcslouisville.org Website: www.jfcslouisville.org
Saturday August 15, 2009 – Sunday August 16, 2009
Taste of the Grapevine
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The evening will feature local eateries, caterers, wine, beer and spirits vendors, and a silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by Radio Radio. Hotel rooms are available for $145 including breakfast for two.
Location: Seelbach Hilton Louisville, Medallion Ball Room; 500 South Fourth Street. Contact: Terra R. Jackson Phone: 502-876-5316 E-mail: terrajackson@insightbb.com Website: www.acstaste.com
Have a super weekend everyone!
~ Cyndy
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