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For the next Coffee & Conversation event, the Java Brewing Company will be hosting a Dept. of State-sponsored group from Colombia that will be travelling the U.S. on the topic of Human Rights and Land Rights. The delegation is part of a single-country project for Colombia and is made up of individuals whose professions involve human rights and land rights/tenure. This social event in a relaxed setting will give you the chance to get to know some of the interesting visitors who pass through Louisville via World Affairs Council programs. This meet & greet is free and open to WAC members as well as the general public. Coffee and a light snack will be provided to attendees.
Operation Hire Patriots Veterans Job Fair
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The 2nd Annual Operation Hire Patriots Veterans Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 22 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Mayor Fischer has declared May 22 "Hire A Patriot" day in Louisvillle and over 40 employers will be participating in the event.
A new feature of the event this year is the Operation Veteran 2 Entrepreneur (V2E) Conference which is being conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Small Business Development Centers Network. The conference provides information and resources to help veterans build and grow small businesses. The conference is being held from 8:30 a.m.-Noon. Register for V2E online at http://bit.ly/v2elouisville or by calling (270)765-6737.
Job fair attendees are requested to bring military I.D. They should bring copies of their resume and come prepared for possible on-site interviews.
Business of Writing International Summit
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The Writing Event of the Year
The Business of Writing International Summit is being held August 11-12, 2012 in Louisville, KY USA. Visit the event website at: www.businessofwritingsummit.com
Learn how to grow your book sales and build your author platform. This two day event for writers and authors features multiple programming tracks. Tracks include Self-Publishing, eBooks and Digital Publishing, and Book Promotion and International Marketing. Sessions are presented by industry experts and will be content-rich, timely and relevant to your success in today’s rapidly changing marketplace.
Over two dozen exciting sessions to choose from; great food; outstanding networking opportunities; meet published authors; study the latest tools and resources; all this while learning how to become successful at the business of writing.
Education is what people need when they come into this field, and events like yours are one of the best ways to deliver it.
Joel Friedlander, www.thebookdesigner.com
This is the “can’t miss” event of the year. Space is limited. Register now before it’s too late.
Early registration discount ends May 31st . Don’t delay! Register online at www.businessofwritingsummit.com
For weekly updates on the Summit, subscribe to the free podcast: The Business of Writing Today available on iTunes or at the www.tbowt.com website.
To subscribe to the podcast via RSS feed, go to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tbowt
Pre-Summit: Self Publishing Workshop with Peggy DeKay on Friday, August 10, 2012
Writers self publish for three reasons: money, creative control and timing. This class will lead you through the process of self publishing from manuscript to marketing your finished book. Using CreateSpace and Microsoft Word, an author can quickly self-publish a book with little money and limited computer skills. Whether an aspiring author or a published author looking for a better way, this class is for you.
Business of Writing International Summit
PO Box 4486 Louisville, KY 40204
502-303-7926
Official Cincinnati Reds Baseball and Softball Camp
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The official Cincinnati Reds Baseball and Softball Camp is being held in Louisville June 11-15, 2012, at Kentucky Country Day School and is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. The camp will run from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include 30 hours of instruction packed with skills development, competition, camaraderie and fun.
Campers will be given a full Reds uniform (jersey, pants, hat and belt), four tickets to a 2012 Reds game and a special graduation certificate commemorating his/her attendance at the inaugural season of the Cincinnati Reds Baseball and Softball Camps. On one of the five camp days, participants will be transported by bus to Great American Ball Park for a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the bullpens, dugouts, batting cages, media room, broadcast booths and clubhouse. The camp includes special instruction from a Reds coach plus a guest appearance by a current Reds star. Each camper will get to compete in a skills competition with the championships held at Great American Ball Park. Campers will also have their swing recorded and analyzed by the camp video specialist using the same technology used by the Reds.
The Reds are committed to creating a world-class baseball instructional experience for boys and girls, and for parents and coaches who love baseball and softball as much as we do.
Daughters of Greatness - Tori Murden McClure
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Meet Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean!
Tori Murden McClure, President of Spalding University in Louisville, is an explorer and adventurer whose travels have taken her to Kenya, Antarctica, Mt. Rainer, as well as across an ocean. McClure was the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and her adventures are depicted in her memoir, A Pearl in the Storm (Harper, 2009). She was also the first woman and first American to travel over land to the geographic South Pole, skiing 750 miles from the ice shelf to the Pole. She believes the lessons learned in the wild have served her in her professional life as an attorney and civic and educational leader. She became president of Spalding University in July 2010. She previously served as a trustee and then a vice-president of the institution. She holds degrees from Smith College, Harvard University, University of Louisville, and Spalding University.
Hot Breakfast—8:30 AM
Program—9:00-10:00 AM
$20 Ali Center Members
$25 Non-Members
$15 Students with I.D.
Table of 10-$200
Please RSVP to Taylor Killough
502-992-5341 or tkillough@alicenter.org
Seating is Limited.
Please RSVP by July 13.
‘Mama.ste’ Mother’s Day Free Yoga Class to Celebrate Healthy Moms on May 12th
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‘Mama.ste’ Mother’s Day Free Yoga Class to Celebrate Healthy Moms on May 12th
Urban Active honors moms this Mother’s Day with great escapism…Mama.ste
Louisville, KY - Urban Active will be honoring moms this Mother’s Day with ‘Mama.ste’ free yoga class to celebrate being a healthy and happy mom. Many moms are stressed out, cranky and exhausted from taking care of their children and their households. Urban Active wants mothers to take a deep breath and say Om. Repeat. Yoga is the perfect mental escape for moms on this Mother’s Day with ‘Mama.ste’ at 10:20 AM on Saturday, May 12th at Urban Active.
Yoga is considered a mental escape for moms. The benefits of yoga for mothers include flexibility, range of motion, builds strength, improves posture, massages all organs of the body, it’s a complete detoxification, better circulation, improves emotional health, lowers blood pressure and more.
Moms can take three yoga tools from the ‘Mama.ste’ class to implement immediately and conveniently into their daily lives. Whether sitting in carpool, running errands or at the house, moms can incorporate these three yoga practices:
1) Deep Breathing: Most of the breaths that the majority of people take throughout the day are quick, shallow breaths. Pranayama, or breath control, is one of the five principles in yoga. When you take the time to focus on your breath, you cannot help but become present in the moment. One easy technique is to take a full breath through your nose, hold it for a count of three, and then release through your nose. Repeat three more times.
2) Music: Mostly everyone has heard the adage, "Music calms the savage beast." The same can be said for moms and children as well! There are many different types of yoga music, which is often called new age, as well as chanting or crystal bowls. Simply having calming music in the background, or flicking it on before a temper tantrum strikes, can help save the day!
3) Yoga moves: The great thing about these yoga poses is that you can do them with your children.
• Vipartia karani or leg up the wall pose can help calm the mind and ease anxiety. Plus, you can easily read a book to your child during the pose.
• Balasana or child's pose is another instant relaxing and calming pose.
• Savasana or corpse pose is one of the most basic yoga moves. Your child (or maybe even you) can be tempted to fall asleep while practicing it.
Urban Active St. Matthews: 4900 Shelbyville Rd – Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 894-9911
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Series
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Tuesday, June 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "The Basics of Alzheimer's and Dementia"
Free lunch provided. If you have a loved one who is newly diagnosed or you want to learn more about Alzheimer's and related dementias, this presentation is for you!
Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "The Basics of Communicating and Relating to People with Dementia"
Free dinner provided. People with dementia need healthy, caring relationships. This program will educate you about the changes experienced by people with dementia and will explore new ways for remaining close to your loved one.
Tuesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Legal and Financial Planning for Dementia presented by Kentucky Elder Law"
Free lunch provided. Receive valuable information on legal and financial needs for individuals dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Learn to make plans to fit individual needs, access legal and financial resources and learn about government resources that may help with the cost of care.
Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Caregiving in the Middle Stages: Making Connections through Activities"
Free dinner provided. Learn new ways of connecting by sparking old memories in the person with dementia and help him or her have meaningful experiences regardless of their current abilities.
Tuesday, July 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Caregiving in the Middle Stages: Challenging Behaviors and Dementia"
Free lunch provided. Some days are difficult both for caregivers and the person with dementia, ending in frustration and anger. This program helps explain why people with dementia do what they do and offers practical advice for handling challenging behaviors. This program applies to all family caregivers, whether the loved one is at home or in a facility.
Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Late Stage Caregiving"
Free dinner provided. Local experts specializing in aging and Alzheimer's will discuss valuable information for easing your loved one's final transition.
Lunch & Learn: "God only knows when it will end”: The Civil War Letters of Captain Benjamin F. Walter, with Jim Holmberg
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Jim Holmberg, Curator of Special Collections at The Filson Historical Society, will discuss Captain Benjamin F. Walter's life and his experiences during the war, quoting extensively from Walter's letters (part of The Filson Historical Society's significant Civil War collection), because "it can rarely be said better than in the words of the person who experienced the events and wrote the letters." Captain Walter was with the 23rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This program is the first in a summer series of Lunch & Learn programs pertaining to the Civil War. Bring your own lunch, drinks are provided. Free, but registration required (812-944-7336). Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
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