Community Calendar for February 2011

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY CHALLENGE

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., all day, free. Flex your library skills to answer questions about African-American history. After you complete the challenge, enter your name to win one of the prizes. Ages 6-12. Program goes on throughout the month. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

INTERNET BASICS

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 9 a.m., free. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

JOB CLUB

Louisville Free Public Library Main Branch, 301 York St., 1 p.m., free. The Main Library’s Job Shop invites job seekers to this open forum to network with one another, share career information and experiences, discuss lessons learned, or simply offer an encouraging word to others trying to find employment. For more information, call (502) 574-1638 or visit www.lfpl.org/jobshop. (Downtown)

 

CROOKS: DON’T LET THEM SCAM YOU

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2 p.m., free. Shannon Gadd of ElderServe, Inc. will discuss ways to avoid  common scams that target seniors. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

COFFEE TABLE BOOK TALK

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., cost is price of book. This is a book discussion for adults with mental or physical disabilities. Group also meets on Feb. 8, 15, and 22. For more information, call (502) 456-8148.  (Highlands)

 

FREE DIABETES CLASSES

East Government Center, 200 Juneau Drive, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., free. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is offering four free classes on managing diabetes. Attendance of all four classes is recommended. The class dates are Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22. The Department of Public Health and Wellness also hosts monthly “mini-classes” for people with diabetes and their families or caretakers.  These classes meet the second Thursday of each month from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd.  For information about any of the classes, call (502) 574-6663. (Various)

 

CAROLYN YOUNG HISEL

B. Deemer Gallery, 2650 Frankfort Avenue, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closes at 3 p.m., Saturdays), free.  B. Deemer Gallery presents “Shelter” by Lexington, Kentucky artist Carolyn Young Hisel. The exhibition of new mixed-media paintings continues through February 26.  A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Hisel’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the Eastern United States since 1975, including a 20-year retrospective in 1989 at Lexington’s Headley-Whitney Museum. For more information, visit www.bdeemer.com or call (502) 896-6687. (Clifton)

 

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has teamed up with Metro Parks and the YMCA to offer many exercise classes at various locations throughout the community. All classes are free and no prior registration is required. For more information, call (502) 574-6585. (Various)

 

GREAT DECISIONS 2011

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., free. A group discussion on many of today’s most urgent foreign policy issues, including U.S. national security, the rebuilding of Haiti, and responding to the financial crisis, among others. Sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, this is a program to engage citizens in learning about the world. Participants should make a commitment to attend all eight sessions. Space is limited. Call to register. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

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)

 

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)

 

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)

 

TALKING BOOK DISCUSSION

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., free. Join in to discuss “Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to See” by Robert Kurson. Talking books available from NLS upon request. Open to the public. Books available at branch circulation desk. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUPS

Gilda’s Club Louisville, 633 Baxter Ave., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., free. Meets Thursdays, Feb. 3 and Feb. 17. The Young Adult Networking group is for anyone, ages 18-40, previously or currently diagnosed with cancer. The Family & Friends group (which meets on the same nights) is for persons, ages 18-40, who are connected to anyone with cancer. Dinner will be provided. For reservations, call (502) 583-0075. (Highlands)

 

LOOKING FOR LILITH: CYBERBULLYING AND SUICIDE

The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak Streets, 7:30 p.m., $10-$15. The Rudyard Kipling hosts a one-night-only performance of “Choices: An Interactive Play on Cyberbullying and Suicide.” This work focuses on what some are calling a national epidemic – cyberbullying. Looking for Lilith Theatre Company is bringing the show to high schools, churches, and parent groups. For reservations, call (502) 638-2559. (Old Louisville)

 

WORD BASICS

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 9 a.m., free. Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Word 2007. This class is also offered on Feb. 18. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

INTRO TO WORD

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

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 additional information, call (502) 583-1671 or visit www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu)

 

INTRO TO WORD

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

THUMBPRINT NECKLACES

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., free. Create a unique heart shaped necklace with your very own thumbprint on it to give to your special someone on Valentine’s Day. For all ages. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

BREAD BAKING CLASSES

United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., donation of $110. The Billy Goat Hill Community Garden presents bread baking classes taught by Hank Levitt, Boulanger, Seelbach Hilton Hotel. The classes take place every Saturday in February. Students will become acquainted with high-hydration dough, fermentation and flavor, and soda-raised as well as low-gluten rye breads. For registration, contact Hank Levitt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 475-7863. (Highlands)

 

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BABY STORYTIME FOR WALKERS

Every Monday. For children up to age 2 with a parent/caregiver. Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 10:15 a.m., free. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

COUPLES’ PROBLEM-SOLVING WORKSHOP

Gilda’s Club Louisville, 633 Baxter Ave., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., free. This workshop for cancer survivors and their partners focuses on communication problems and relationship bumps that may arise on a cancer journey, as well as ways to navigate back to level ground as a couple. This is geared for both caregivers and cancer patients or survivors, and is only open to couples/partners. Light refreshments will be provided. For reservations, call (502) 583-0075. (Highlands)

 

HEALTH INFORMATION RESOURCES

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., free. Improve your health literacy with knowledge of the basics. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

E-MAIL BASICS

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 9 a.m., free. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

MDU: FUN WITH SCIENCE

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., $2. This is an activity for adults with mental and physical disabilities. For more information, call (502) 456-8148. (Highlands)

 

ASK THE DOCTOR NIGHT

St. Paul United Methodist Church, the corner of Bardstown Rd. and Douglass Blvd., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., free. Dr. Rif El-Mallahk, Director Mood Disorder Research Program at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine, will address the Louisville Chapter of the National Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). This question and answer period is open to the public and is part of the “Ask the Doctor” series offered by the Louisville DBSA. Those suffering from depression and manic-depression, as well as their family and friends, are urged to attend. For more information, contact Carl Brown (502) 479-9941, Mike Kuhl at (502) 635-6142, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands).     

 

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)

 

OH FREEDOM!

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 7 p.m., free. Join the library for a very special evening as members of the Kentucky Opera present “Oh Freedom!,” a musical journey that begins in Africa and ends with the election of the first African-American president. Also, learn about music during the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights movement and see a performance of “A Chorus of Hope,” composed by Louisville composer and musician Harry Pickens. For all ages! For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

INTRODUCTION TO BANKING & SAVINGS OPTIONS

The Center for Women and Families, 4303 West Broadway, Noon-2 p.m., free. The Center for Women and Families is offering economic literacy classes about banking and savings. To ensure class begins on time, staff will stop accepting participants five minutes before class starts. To manage your time efficiently, plan to be 15 minutes early. For more information, call (502) 581-7200 or visit www.thecenteronline.org. (Downtown)

 

ASSISTED SHOPPING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND

Going to Walmart at Bashford Manor, meet at Nancy’s Bagel Shop, 2101 Frankfort Ave., $2. Shopping assistance for blind individuals, 18 and over. Limit two shopping bags because of space. For more information, call (502) 456-8148. (Clifton)

 

ADAPTED LEISURE ACTIVITIES – VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE

Kentucky School for the Blind, 1867 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free. Adapted Leisure Activities is hosting its annual Valentine’s Day Dance at the Kentucky School for the Blind. Adapted Leisure Activities offers a wide range of recreational activities for individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities, along with their friends and families. Programs include wheelchair basketball, aqua exercise, bowling, dances, assisted shopping and more. For more information, call (502) 456-8148. (Highlands)

 

OPEN MIC @ THE OUTPOST

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 5 p.m.-8 p.m., free. Musicians, poets, comedians and more! Teen performers of all kinds are welcome to sign up for a 10-minute time slot. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

COMPUTER BASICS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

INTERNET BASICS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 10:30 a.m., free. Join us to discuss “Beloved” by Toni Morrison. Books available at the branch circulation desk For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., free. A book club for middle and high school students. This month’s theme: Isn’t Love Grand. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

SOMETHING OLDE, SOMETHING NEW II

Ursuline Arts Center at Sacred Heart, 3105 Lexington Road, 8 p.m., $10-$20. The Moving Collective presents “Something Olde, Something New II,” a compilation of choreographers from Kentuckiana and other parts of the United States. This collaboration with Bourbon Baroque, Louisville’s period instrument ensemble, will mark the second joint performance between these local arts groups. Composers will include Michel Corrette, Georg Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Antonio Vivaldi. Tickets available at the door. For advance purchase, contact Theresa Bautista at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Clifton)

 

HEART OF WINTER SOCIAL

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., $10 per family. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the great outdoors and under the stars with your family, friends and loved ones! Join the Louisville Nature Center for a night hike, a tour of the night sky, crafts, face painting, storytime, and s’mores! Pre-registration is appreciated. Please bring flashlights and dress for the weather. For more information, call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

 

LEGAL AID FREE ASSISTANCE

Legal Aid Society office, 416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., times vary, free. The Legal Aid Society offers free legal clinics throughout February.  The subjects include divorce, foreclosure, expungement, and small claims. A reservation for each clinic is required. Call (502) 584-1254 to make your reservation. (Downtown) 

 

I LOVE MOUNTAINS DAY 2011

Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road, 9:45 p.m., free. Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light and the Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church Green Sanctuary Committee invite you to join them in Frankfort, Kentucky to rally in support of legislation to stop the dumping of mining wastes into streams and create a clean energy future for all Kentuckians. A bus departs Thomas Jefferson at 9:45 and returns about 3 p.m. The rally in Frankfort begins at 11 a.m. at the Kentucky River Bridge and continues on to the Capitol. For more information, call (502) 210-8920. (Crescent Hill) 

 

FANNIE’S DREAM PUPPET SHOW

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2:30 p.m., free. Enjoy variations on the Cinderella tale. Best for ages 5-10. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

LOVE STINKS CHOCOLATE FEST

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 3 p.m., free. Enjoy a chocolate tasting and an anti-valentine craft! Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

MUSIC ROMANTIQUE

The Seelbach Hilton, 500 4th Avenue, 6 p.m., $100. The Louisville Chorus presents “Music Romantique,” its 17th Annual Valentine Dinner Show, Dancing & Silent Auction Fundraiser. The event begins with a cash bar and silent auction, followed by dinner. The show, made up of love songs, begins at 8 p.m. Complimentary tickets to “Puccini: Messa di Gloria Hope for the Children Fanfare for the 4th” will be given out with each reservation. For more information, call (502) 968-6300 or visit www.louisvillechorus.org. (Downtown)

 

UNVALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., free. It’s like a Valentine’s Day party, but ... not. Ages 6 and up. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

INTERNET BASICS

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 9 a.m., free. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

A PAUSE FOR YOUR FEET – SELF CARE FOR YOUR FEET

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2 p.m., free. Join Karen Barth as she discusses how to give your feet a Valentine treat. For more information, (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

MANGA DISCUSSION GROUP

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 4 p.m., free. Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

SELF-PUBLISHING SEMINAR

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free. To a writer, self-publishing is an incredibly powerful and alluring concept. Come join us to learn the ins and outs of the self-publishing world with Peggy DeKay, local author. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

INTERMEDIATE WORD

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

THE DIVINE FEMININE AND THE SACRED MASCULINE

Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road, 7:30 p.m., donations $10-$50. Cultivating Connections presents “The Divine Feminine and the Sacred Masculine: The Sacred Marriage Resurrected – A Talk with Matthew Fox.” Fox is an internationally acclaimed theologian and author of more than two dozen books. For more information, www.cultivatingconnections.org or call (502) 897-2721. (Crescent Hill)

 

WORDIES GAME DAY

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Ready for some word games? Play some favorites like Scrabble, Boggle and Upwords. For all ages. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

WISDOM OF THE MYSTICS

Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., donations $45. Cultivating Connections presents “Wisdom of the Mystics: A Workshop with Matthew Fox.” Fox is an internationally acclaimed theologian and author of more than two dozen books. For more information, www.cultivatingconnections.org or call (502) 897-2721. (Crescent Hill)

 

FANCY NANCY TEA PARTY

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 2 p.m., free. Dress up and join us for some fancy fun. Ages 4-8. Limit 30. Sign up required. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY DATABASES

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 9 a.m., free. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill) 

 

24TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SERVICE AND SURVIVAL

Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 West Jefferson, 5:30 p.m., $175 a person/$2,000 for a table of 10. The Center for Women and Families is honoring the 2011 Women of Distinction at its “Celebration of Service and Survival.” The event includes a program and a silent auction. To RSVP, www.thecenteronline.org or call (502) (502) 581-7253. (Downtown)

 

STATEWIDE FAIRNESS COALITION RALLY & LOBBY DAY

Capitol Building, 702 Capital Avenue in Frankfort, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Rally with hundreds of supporters across the state and meet with your legislators for anti-discrimination fairness laws to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Kentuckians! Interested people can gather for the 8 a.m. carpool at the Fairness office, 2263 Frankfort Avenue. For more information, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (502) 893-0788. (Frankfort)

 

FREE INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Fleet Feet Sports 1512 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., free. Give your couch separation anxiety! Fleet Feet Sports is holding a free informational meeting for people interested in a 10-week 5K training program geared toward beginning runners/walkers. Participants progress at a slow, non-intimidating pace to prepare for a 5K. All abilities are welcome. For more information, call (502) 479-8786 or visit fleetfeetlouisville.com. (Highlands)

 

COMPUTER BASICS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP

Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Aves., 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. For more information, call (502) 550-2024 or visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

 

INTERNET BASICS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., free. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

TEEN AD BOARD

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., free. Ages 11-19. For more information, (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

THE BEACH BALL

Louisville Collegiate School, 2427 Glenmary Avenue, 6:30 p.m., $125 a person. The Beach Ball will feature live and silent auctions along with a $15,000 cash raffle, specialty cocktails and a beach-inspired menu. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous trips, art, sports memorabilia and more!  Guests are asked to come dressed in resort wear and prepare for an evening reminiscent of a warm island getaway. Valet parking will be available at the school’s Ray Avenue entrance. For more information, visit loucol.com or call (502) 479-0375. (Highlands) 

 

OUTPOST BAKEOFF

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 12 p.m., free. Bring a homemade treat to compete in our first Outpost Bake Off! Call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

KENTUCKY AUTHOR FORUM WITH DAVID PLOUFFE

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., free. A video showing David Plouffe, political strategist and author of “The Audacity to Win,” being interviewed by Richard Wolfe, award-winning journalist, political analyst for MSNBC, and author of “Renegade: The Making of a President,” will be featured. For more information, call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)