Community Calendar - October

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS - HIGHLANDS CUP 5K RUN/WALK AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, 2005 Douglass Blvd., 8 a.m., $25.  The Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk benefits Highlands Community Ministries. The event begins at the parking lot of Douglass Boulevard Christian Church and ends at scenic Big Rock in Cherokee Park. Participants return to the church gym for the Pancake Breakfast following the 5K Run/Walk. For more information, call (502) 451-3695. (Highlands)

 

WORLD’S LARGEST 

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., $6.50 at Meijers stores and $8 at zoo. Be seen, not scared. If scary is no fun for your little one, then don’t miss the sweetest party in town. Join the Louisville Zoo and Meijers for an evening of not-too-scary Halloween fun for the whole family, with costumed characters and fanciful storybook scenes throughout the zoo, plus trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. The party goes on throughout the month of October. For more information, visit www.louisvillezoo.org or call (502) 459-2181. (Audubon Park)

 

GERMAN FEST

St. Joseph School, 1420 E. Washington St., 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. The original Butchertown GermanFest is a tradition on Washington Street. German food, beers and music make this festival a jewel in our city. For more information, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metrofest/calendar. (Butchertown)

 

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS - HIGHLANDS-DOUGLASS BIG ROCK JAZZ & BLUES FEST

Big Rock area of Cherokee Park, 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. This event includes music from the Stella Vees, FattLabb, and Piano Jazz Summit, Harry Pickens Trio with Phil DeGreg, Luke Gillespie and Steve Allee. There will also be an exhibition of vintage Jaguars. For more information, contact Keith Clements at (502) 451- 6872. (Highlands)

DIABETES CLASSES

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Free. The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will hold a series of four free classes for individuals interested in learning about and managing diabetes. The classes are offered every Monday in October except for the 31st. For reservations, call 502) 574-6663. Class size is limited, so call to make a reservation. (Highlands) 

 

VILLAGE ANCHOR FUNDRAISER

Village Anchor Restaurant, 11507 Park Road, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., price of a meal. Join the Louisville Nature Center for a night of good food, fellowship and fun at the Village Anchor Restaurant. The Louisville Nature Center will be the featured charity for the evening and will receive a portion of the dinner proceeds for everyone who dines in or purchases a carry out meal. The only requirement is that participants mention the Nature Center either when making reservations or when placing carry out orders. For more information, visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org or call (502) 458-1328. (Audubon Park) 

 

FAIRNESS CAMPAIGN: 20 YEARS OF MAKING IT BETTER

University of Louisville (Ekstrom Library), 2301 S. 3RD ST., 6 p.m., Free. Join the Fairness Campaign for the second history panel addressing its body of work to dismantle systemic racism. The final panel will be in November during the Transgender Week of Awareness and will highlight the importance of the transgender community’s inclusion in Louisville’s original ordinance. For more information, visit www.fairness.org. (Old Louisville)

 

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS - EMPTY BOWLS

Bellarmine University (Frazier Hall), 2001 Newburg Road, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., $30 (meal and potter’s bowl) $15 (meal only)/$5 for children 12 and under. This pottery event and meal benefits Highland Community Ministries’ Individual and Family Assistance Program. For more information, contact Lynn Humphrey at (502) 451-3626. (Highlands)

 

WOMEN WHO WRITE MONTHLY MEETING

Highland/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. Women Who Write aspires to be the go-to place for women writers in the Louisville area. All women interested in writing – in any genre, at any level – are invited to attend our meetings held the first Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Susan Lindsey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

 

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)

 

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS - BELKNAP FESTIVAL EVE

Douglass Loop, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. Enjoy food and live music at this sneak preview of the 17th Belknap Festival. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

 

GARVIN GATE BLUES FESTIVAL 

Garvin Place at Oak Street, between 4th & 6th streets in historic Old Louisville, Friday, October 7, 6:30 p.m.-11:15 p.m., and Saturday, October 8, 3 p.m.-11:15 p.m.  The Garvin Gate Blues Festival is the largest free neighborhood street music festival in Louisville. A celebration of the blues, the festival attracts a multi-racial, intergenerational audience to the cozy Old Louisville neighborhood. Proceeds benefit The Garvin Gate Neighborhood Association. For more information, call (502) 896-9833 or visit www.garvingatebluesfestival.com. (Old Louisville)

 

EVIL DEAD; THE MUSICAL!

The Alley Theater, 1205 E. Washington St., 7:30 p.m., $20 ($25 for Splatter Zone seating). Join Ash and his friends as their trip to an old abandoned cabin in the woods turns into a hysterical nightmare as evil forces take them over one by one. Based on Sam Raimi’s “Evil Dead” films, and poking good fun at the American musical, this show is a bloody, campy, singing and dancing treat for the Halloween season. It plays throughout the month of October. For more information, visit www.louevildead.com or call (502 713-6178. (Butchertown)

 

CLUB BELLYDANCE

Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 7:30 p.m., $20-$25. Bellydance Superstars, an internationally renowned performance group that has been showcased in venues from Paris’ Folies Bergere to arenas on the Lollapalooza tour, is bringing the new Club Bellydance tour to Louisville. Club Bellydance features Bellydance Superstars’ dance director Sabah along with dancers Moria, Stefanya, Colleen and Victoria with all new choreography. Tickets can be purchased online at www.tix.extremetix.com. For more information, call (502) 896-8480. (Crescent Hill)  

 

STOP THE TRAFFIC 5K RUN/WALK

E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, 3000 Freys Hill Road., 9 a.m., $20 ($25 on site). Fellowship Church, 11001 Bluegrass Parkway, is sponsoring the Stop The Traffic 5K Run/Walk to raise funds to combat sex trafficking in Jefferson County. For more information, www.stopthetraffic5k.com. (Meadow Vale)

 

LOUISVILLE FINANCIAL PLANNING DAY

Spalding University (Egan Leadership Center), 901 S. 4th St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. We’ve all heard that there’s no free lunch, but in these challenging economic times, Louisville-area residents will be able to get free financial planning advice and guidance from professional financial planners at Louisville Financial Planning Day. The event will feature experts from the Financial Planning Association and highly qualified Certified Financial Planner professionals, all volunteering their time and expertise to work with local residents one-on-one to address important financial issues. Free online registration is available at www.FinancialPlanningDays.org/Louisville or by calling toll free (877) 861-7826. Walk-ins are also welcome. (Downtown)

 

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS - 17TH BELKNAP FALL FESTIVAL

Douglass Loop, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (rain or shine), Free. The 17th Belknap Fall Festival will feature 100 booths of juried arts and crafts, family fun, an educational area, food, and live music. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

 

HANDS ON HISTORY: MAINTAINING AND WINTERIZING YOUR HISTORIC HOME

The Brennan House, 631 S. 5th St., 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $20 (members)-$30 (general public). Preservation Louisville presents this workshop, which will provide the homeowner with a basic understanding about the best ways to maintain and winterize a historic home. For more information, call (502) 540-5146 or http://www.preservationlouisville.org. (Downtown)  

 

LOUISVILLE FIRST FALL FESTIVAL & KIDS FAIR

Louisville First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2988 Newburg Rd., 10 a.m-4 p.m., Free. Come and enjoy the delights of autumn at the Louisville First Fall Festival & Kids’ Fair.  Bring the whole family for this special event! It’s a great way to enjoy the season with food, fun, games, prizes and friends! Kids’ Fair has become an annual event for the whole community.  All the booths and activities for the day are free, and so is parking. For more information, (502) 459-0250. (Audubon Park)

 

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS - FARMINGTON HARVEST FESTIVAL

Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Rd., Noon-5 p.m., Free. Come enjoy the wonders of this 19th Century hemp plantation. There will be archaeology, crafts, old-fashioned games and activities, period music, costumed interpreters, tours, great food, and more! For more information, contact Andrea Pridham at (502) 452-9920. (Highlands)

 

SEXUAL ABUSE, BERLIN WALL OF THE VATICAN

Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Rd., 6:30 p.m., Free. Father Thomas P. Doyle and Mr. Terry McKiernan will speak about sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. Father Tom Doyle is a Catholic priest who has been involved with helping victims of clergy sexual abuse for 25 years. He is an author, chaplain and lawyer. For more information, contact Mike Diebold at (502) 244-2975. (St. Matthews)

 

CALVIN BOREL BOOK SIGNING

Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, 7 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s Bookstore will host an event with Brendan O’Meara, author of “Six Weeks in Saratoga: How Three-Year-Old Filly Rachel Alexander Beat the Boys and Became Horse of the Year.” Calvin Borel, the jockey who rode Rachel Alexander to victory, will be in attendance.  For more information, visit www.carmichaelsbookstore.com or call (502) 896-6950. (Crescent HiIl)

 

TAIZE PRAYER

The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality, 3105 Lexington Road, 7 p.m., Free. The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality presents the “Taize Prayer,” a quiet, simple prayer for people of all Christian traditions. This event will be facilitated by Karen Kuenzig and the Enspirit Quire. Its main elements include simple chants sung repeatedly, Scripture readings, time for silence and meditation, and prayers of intercession and praise. For more information, call (502) 896-3945 or visit www.amcspirituality.org. 

(St. Matthews)

 

APH INSIGHTS 2011

The Galt House, 140 N. 4th St., 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Free. APH Insights 2011, the annual international juried art competition for visually impaired artists, hosted by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), will be showcased at the Galt House Hotel over three days, Oct. 13-15. On Oct. 14, times are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (meet the artists, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m.) and on Oct. 15, 8 a.m.-Noon. This is the 20th year for the competition, which features 83 works by artists from across the United States. For more information, call (502) 895-2405 or visit www.aph.org. (Downtown)

 

MANAL OMAR: WOMEN IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

Bellarmine University (),  2001 Newburg Road, time TBA, Free. Bellarmine University presents a lecture by Manal Omar, who currently serves as Director of Iraq, Iran and North Africa Programs for the United States Institute of Peace. Omar wrote about her time in Iraq in a book, “Barefoot in Baghdad.” Her articles and opinion pieces have appeared in the Guardian, the Washington Post, Azizah Magazine and Islamica Magazine. For more information, www.bellarmine.edu. (Highlands)

 

THE WRITER’S BLOCK FESTIVAL

East Market Street, all day, Free. The Writer’s Block Festival,  October 14-15, sponsored by Louisville Literary Arts (formerly InKY, Inc.), is for writers, readers, and book lovers. The Festival will take place on East Market Street, thanks to generous sponsorship from The Green Building, Creation Gardens, Zephyr Gallery, Flame Run Gallery and Hound Dog Press. For more information, www.inkyreadingservices.com or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Nulu)

 

CAUFIELDS’ HALLOWEEN PARADE

Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free. Parade route starts at Mid City Mall, 1250 Bardstown Road, and proceeds north to the Baxter Avenue Morgue, 451 Baxter Ave. For more information, visit www.thehighlandsoflouisville.com. (Highlands)

 

OLMSTED PARK CHAMPION VOLUNTEER PROJECT

Cherokee Park, 9 a.m.-Noon, Free. Individuals, families and groups can join the Olmsted Conservancy as it roots out invasive plants, rebuilds trails, restores native plants and renews structures in our Frederick Law Olmsted Parks! Gloves, tools, refreshments and guidance are provided; you just need to dress for the weather and working outdoors. For more information, call (502) 456-1623 or visit www.olmstedparks.org. (Highlands)  

 

 

5TH ANNUAL GERMANTOWN SHOTGUN FEST

St. Therese Catholic Church, 1101 East Kentucky St., Noon-11 p.m., Free. Celebrate Germantown and all its awesome spirit at the 5th Annual Shotgun Festival, with food, live music, artists, and vendors. More information at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125744664177457&ref=nf. (Germantown/Schnitzelburg)

 

PERUVIAN FESTIVAL

1406 E. Washington St., 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. The Peruvian Community of Louisville celebrates the Feast of “El Señor de los Milagros” with this colorful festival. Taste delicious food and enjoy Peruvian dances! For more information, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metrofest/calendar. (Butchertown)

 

VIVA LAS VEGAS DANCE PARTY

St. Joseph Gymnasium, 2823 Frankfort Ave., 6 p.m.-11 p.m., $10. “Viva Las Vegas” Dance Party featuring Elvis tribute artist Todd Bodenheimer, $2,000 in cash prizes and over $3,000 in door and raffle prizes. Food, soft drinks and beer will be served.

For more information, call Rob Gividen at (502) 802-6032 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Crescent Hill)

 

ATHERTON CLASS OF ‘91 REUNION

Molly Malone’s, 933 Baxter Ave., 7 p.m.-11 p.m., $30 in advance ($40 at door). Atherton’s class of ‘91 will celebrate their 20-year reunion with good music, an appetizer buffet and a cash bar. For more information, Contact Beth Walker Chamberlain at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (502) 387-8132. (Highlands)

 

CLEOPATRA: A LIFE

Main Library, 301 York St., 7 p.m., Free. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff will be interviewed by University of Louisville professor and archaeologist Dr. John Hale. Schiff brings to life one of the most intriguing women in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. In her book “Cleopatra: A Life,” Schiff returns to classical sources, to create a deeply original portrait of the queen, whose death ushered in a new world order. The event is free, but tickets are required; order online at www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1644. (Downtown)

 

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

The dePaul School, 1925 Duker Ave., 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. When a child has learning differences or ADHD, it can affect the whole family dynamic. This new community resource is a parent-run/parent-led system of support for any parent of a child who learns differently or has ADHD. For more information, call (502) 459-6131. (Highlands)

 

NOSFERATU

Clifton Center (Eifler Theatre), 2117 Payne St., 7 p.m., $5. Wild & Woolly Video presents the classic, silent horror film “Nosferatu” as part of its Film Series. For more information, call (502) 896-8480. (Crescent Hill)

 

BRIGHTSIDE COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEANUP

Various locations and times, Free. Register your family, friends, employer, place of worship, suburban city, group, organization or school for Brightside’s Community-Wide Cleanup. The cleanup is being held in conjunction with Mayor Greg Fischer’s Day of Service. Volunteers receive free bags and gloves. T-shirts available to the first 5,000 volunteers. The supply pickup is October 15, 10 a.m., at Louisville Slugger Field. Sponsors are needed for this essential anti-litter program. For more information, call (502) 574-2613. (Various)  

 

HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL AND 4K TAP N RUN

900 Block of Baxter Ave., 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Free. The Highlands Festival is back this year! Now being organized by a few of the bars in the area (Flanagan’s, O’Shea’s, Wicks, and Molly Malone’s) along with Jam Brands to coordinate a 4K “Tap N Run.” There will be music at one end of the street and a fantastic kids area. The 4K Tap N Run starts runners off drinking a 3 oz. sample of beer, then stopping at 3 different places to drink another 3 oz. All together, the runners will drink one full 12 oz beer. There will be different contests for best costume, ugliest mullet, worst facial hair, most original team name, etc. For more information, visit www.tapnrun.com. (Highlands) 

 

ACLU OF KENTUCKY BILL OF RIGHTS DINNER

Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 6 p.m., $60-$125. Amy Goodman of Democracy Now will be the keynote speaker at the ACLU’s 18th Bill of Rights Dinner. Goodman has dedicated her career to independent journalism – gaining notoriety for reporting around the globe in places like East Timor, Nigeria, Peru and Haiti – focusing on stories ignored by the mainstream media, often at considerable risk. This year’s Bill of Rights Dinner will also serve as the opening of the Brown-Forman sponsored “Americans Who Tell the Truth” exhibit. For more information, visit www.aclu-kentucky.org or call (502) 581-9746. (California)

 

WHEN SPIRIT MEETS ACTION: WORKING TOGETHER IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Bellarmine University (Frazier Hall), 2001 Newburg Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light will be hosting “When Spirit Meets Action: Working Together In Response to Climate Change” with special guest, Julia Butterfly Hill. Hill is the young woman who lived for 738 days 160 feet up in an ancient redwood tree in a world-changing effort to protect old growth forests. She is the author of the best-seller “The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree,” “A Woman and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods” and the subject of the PBS Documentary “Butterfly,” all of which chronicle her amazing story. To register for a pair of complimentary tickets or for more information visit www.kentuckyipl.org, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 645-6652. (Highlands)

 

INTERFAITH DINNER DIALOGUE

The Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $7. Highland Community Ministries presents its annual Interfaith Dinner Dialogue. The topic this year is “The Diversity of Differences Among and Within Our Faiths.” Participants include Dr. AShok Raj (Hindu), Sue B. Turner (Buddhism), Rabbi Joe Rapport (Judaism), Dr. Melanie-Prejean Sullivan (Christianity), Dr. G.A. Shareef (Islam) and Rita Butler (Baha’i). Send the names of the persons attending and payment for meals by October 3 to Highlands Community Ministries, 1140 Cherokee Road, Louisville, KY 40204, or call (502) 451-3695. (Brownsboro)

 

ATHERTON HALL OF FAME BANQUET

The Galt House, 140 N. 4th St., 6 p.m., $50.  Atherton High School Alumni Association will honor former students and teachers at their 10th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet. RSVP on the association’s secure website, www.athertonalumni.com, or by mail to: AHS Alumni Association, 3000 Dundee Road, Louisville KY 40205. (Downtown)

 

PUTTIN’ ON THE DOGS

The Olmstead, 3701 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m.-11 p.m., $60-$600 (table of 10). Bellarmine Knights Men’s Basketball Coach Scotty Davenport is the honorary chairman of Puttin’ On The Dogs. This cocktail buffet and auction benefits Paws With Purpose, a group that provides free service dogs to children and adults who need assistance. For more information, visit www.pawswithpurpose.org or call (502) 689-0804. (Crescent Hill)

 

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)

 

BALANCING OUR INNER MARTHA AND MARY: A RETREAT FOR BUSY WOMEN

Ursuline Motherhouse, 3115 Lexington Rd., 7 p.m., $35 (commuter)-$50 (overnight guests). The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality offers this two-day retreat where participants will reflect upon the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary, as they consider the struggle between our responsibilities and having a spiritual life. Call (502) 896-3945 or visit www.amcspirituality.org. (St. Matthews)

 

IT’S THRILLING HOW FAR WE’VE COME!

21c Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St., 7 p.m., admission TBA. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Fairness Campaign is having a Halloween costume party blow-out! For more information, visit www.fairness.org. (Downtown)

 

GENEALOGY 101

Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Rd., 10 a.m.-Noon, $10. Farmington Historic Plantation will hold a genealogy plantation and presentation. For more information, call (502) 452-9920. (Highlands)

 

THE REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET

Tyler Park, Noon-4 p.m., Free. The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a monthly, community-empowering event sponsored by the No Borders Collective. The RRFM embraces a timeless mantra: from each according to their ability, to each according to their needs. There is no trade, barter, or monetary exchange; the RRFM is a temporary gift economy. Sharing, and sharing alike, is the only rule. Please bring anything that you think someone else can use – whether it’s goods, food, or a skill to share. If you have nothing to give, no worries: everything is free! For more information, visit www.imaginenoborders.org. (Highlands)