Join fellow friends of the Kentucky Humane Society for a night on the town with dining, dancing, live and silent auctions, adoptable pets and more! The 17th annual Tuxes & Tails black tie event features the theme “Cowboy Cats and Denim Dogs.” Held at the Galt House, the benefit and gala begins at 6 p.m.

This weekend, July 30-31st is the St. Therese Catholic Picnic at 1101 E Kentucky Street in the Highlands. Come out and join in on the festivities and the fun as the picnic continues the traditional weekend celebrations of music, food, games, booths and community gathering! With games and fun for the kids, and entertainment for the adults, this picnic is a perfect family night out!

 

Last night the Best of Louisville Bash was held at Mellwood Art Center. Louisville Magazine was celebrating 25 years of the "Best Of Louisville" awards. It seemed like the whole town turned out to help celebrate.

Girl Scouts Fall Fest 5K - October 23, 2010 This event benefits Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. The distance is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles), and walkers are welcome. The race begins at the Summit, and both teams and individuals are welcome. An un-timed Fun Run will also take place around the Summit parking lot for children ages 10 and under. The first 100 registrants will receive a Fun Run t-shirt.

For those looking for something to do other than Hullabalou, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Clarksville will hold its Parish Picnic Friday and Saturday.

Booths, live music, beer, raffles, crafts, and a chicken dinner are among the highlights to the annual event.

In the interest of full disclosure, this writer will be pouring beer in the air-conditioned comfort of the gambling area (also known as the school gymnasium) on Friday evening and will be proudly flouring pound after pound of chicken on Saturday morning and afternoon.

Best of Louisville Bash 2010 Thursday July 22nd at Mellwood Arts Center

Each year the past and present winners of Louisville Magazine's "Best of Louisville" Award come together to share their choice menu items, products, and services. It promises to be a night filled with food, music, a silent auction, and a Bourbon Trail.

You are invited to participate in the Ninth Annual Kentucky Psychoanalytic Institute Golf Scramble. Enjoy a day of golf with friends or colleagues at the beautiful Tanglewood Golf Course in Taylorsville, Kentucky.

Join Chef John Railey, Glen Oaks Country Club executive chef, as he exercises his culinary talents to create a 5-course meal using food items found in the Oldham County Red Cross food pantry. The evening begins with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment is provided by the Donnie Loeffler Duel. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Oldham County Red Cross and its special programs. Make your reservation today by calling the Oldham County Red Cross at 502-222-0308.

• Shamrock Farms and Hoop It Up are partnering to raise awareness and funds for Coaches vs. Cancer. Shamrock Farms will be donating $10 to the American Cancer Society for every team registered in the tournament. • Players in the 3 on 3 tournament are encouraged to enter Shamrock Farms’ “Most Rockin’ Shot Contest,” where they will have the opportunity to display their craziest, most rockin, jaw-dropping shot for the chance to win fantastic prizes.

• Shamrock Farms and Hoop It Up are partnering to raise awareness and funds for Coaches vs. Cancer. Shamrock Farms will be donating $10 to the American Cancer Society for every team registered in the tournament. • Players in the 3 on 3 tournament are encouraged to enter Shamrock Farms’ “Most Rockin’ Shot Contest,” where they will have the opportunity to display their craziest, most rockin, jaw-dropping shot for the chance to win fantastic prizes.