This class will focus on astronomy from an observer's point of view. Questions answered: What resources do I need to discover the universe? How much of what is "out there" can I see? Do I need to invest in expensive equipment to get the most out of stargazing? In six sessions, the universe will be revealed to you! It is an exciting place and you have a ringside seat! And we will answer the last question here and now.....definitely not!

A regional artist, Wendi Smith has been showing her work since 1975. Primarily a painter, she also adds assemblage and collage, some textiles, and sculptural elements to her work with the image. Her ecclectic approach is always evolving, and the result is a mix of subjects and techniques. Two central themes connect her work. The first is the idea of the image as object. To change the expected two dimensional surface of a painting to include three dimensions is a major interest.

Pre-School Educators In-Service Training Spiritual and Inspirational Experiences of Childhood 13th Annual Festival of Faiths The Undercroft of the Cathedral of the Assumption 433 South Fifth Street Free but reservations required. Space is limited. CEUs available.

Lunchtime Discussion: Coming of Age through the Eyes of Faith — Judaism 13th Annual Festival of Faiths The Temple 5101 US Highway 42 Free and open to the public. Reservations required.

Coming of Age Rites and Rituals Workshop with Malidoma Somé, Ph.D. Kentucky International Convention Center 221 South Fourth Street Cost – $25 at BrownPaperTicket.com or by phone 1-800-838-3006.

Join us for “Hollywood Glam 2008” Wednesday, November 12 5PM-8PM Make your way down our red carpet to see fabulous trunk shows from Kwiat and Breuning! Kwiat, known as “the designer to the stars,” has dressed celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Halle Berry and Carrie Underwood in their sparkling diamond jewelry. See who else is wearing Kwiat at www.kwiat.com. As our VIP, you’ll be the first to see Breuning, our newest sterling silver designer line filled with trendy earrings, pendants and bracelets starting at $49. www.breuning.com

Few things are as exhilarating as a brisk fall hike by the light of a moon. There is something about the cool night air, the glow of the moon through bare branches and the crunch and smell of fallen leaves. Animals are busy in the evening hours preparing themselves for the cold winter months ahead. We invite you to join us for our night programs as the temperatures drop. Wrap up – while these hikes may not be the warmest opportunities to visit Bernheim, they are among the most beautiful!

Few things are as exhilarating as a brisk fall hike by the light of a moon. There is something about the cool night air, the glow of the moon through bare branches and the crunch and smell of fallen leaves. Animals are busy in the evening hours preparing themselves for the cold winter months ahead. We invite you to join us for our night programs as the temperatures drop. Wrap up – while these hikes may not be the warmest opportunities to visit Bernheim, they are among the most beautiful!

Children of Abraham Dinner and Worship Service 13 Annual Festival of Faiths Islamic Cultural Center 4007 River Rd Cost – $14 Reservations required. Space is strictly limited.

OVCE will provide a presentation on its final architectural plans and announce all of the exciting details for the 3.5 million dollar capital campaign to be kicked off in the spring 09’.  This will take place in the Recital Hall at the Ogle Center at 7pm.  Following the presentation, artworks in the exhibition will be auctioned off to raise money for the organization.  The silent auction will open at 6:00p and close at 8:30p.

· Wednesday, November 12th • 6:30-9:00 p.m. • John Plymale - Porcini • $45.00 • “Incredible Casseroles” Casseroles are a salvation during busy times of the year. Chef John will show us some of his favorites your family will love. Menu: Italian Sausage & Cheese Ravioli Casserole • Scalloped Apalachaoola Oyster Casserole • Yellow Squash Casserole with Applewood Smoked Bacon & Kentucky Cheddar Cheese • Chicken Rellenos Casserole • Spanish Hash Brown Casserole with Chorizo

Contrary to what the media might tell you, dieting is not the answer to permanent weight loss - your metabolism is. Join Dr. Stephen Boutin of Dynamic Chiropractic and learn the 5 Secrets to losing that extra weight and keeping it off. Discover how sugar affects your hormones, leading to weight gain, and how exercise and healthier eating - not dieting - can lead to improved metabolism, permanent weight loss, and improved health and vitality!

National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, invites YOU for fruit, sorbet, and an evening promoting a healthy lifestyle as we explore “Pathways toward a Journey of Wellness.” The entire community is welcome to join NCJW members as we pursue our thematic approach to programming, an entire year of investigating issues related to preventative medicine.

Special Tasting Event – Debbie Peek, Bacardi’s Chief Mixologist will be at the store to conduct a holiday cocktail training. Each participant will learn how to make special drinks to make your holiday parties all the more exciting. This is a very special tasting and the seating is limited to only 20 people. The cost is $15.

FINAL YEAR—DON'T MISS OUT! With quick-change artistry and quicksilver dialogue, two actors portray the zany citizens of quirky Tuna, Texas for the final year of this ten-gallon evening of laughs and holiday cheer, in an irreverent comedy for adults. Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse

Investors/ Brokers / Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals! If your business has suffered due to the mortgage meltdown and recent changes in lending, then you should consider coming to a special networking lunch this Wednesday, November 5th! A great opportunity to network while eating lunch, and to find solutions to navigate the new market! **NETWORKING LUNCHEON** Where: The Fox and Hound Pub and Grill (near Oxmoor Mall) 302 Bullitt Ln, Louisville, Ky 40221

HOPE for Pets On-Line Auction: HOPE for Pets is having an On-Line Auction starting November 1. The Auction will be carried over to a Silent Auction at their HOPE for the Holidays Bazaar and Dessert Buffett on November 22 at the Shepherdsville Christian Church. A Corn Hole Tournament is also being held. If you can't make it to the Bazaar to bid on items, there is an Absentee Bid function where your on-line bids are carried through to the Silent Auction. Go to www.hopeforpets.org and click on the Auction link.

Photographer Kendal R. Miller of Photography by Kendal of Dillsboro, IN will be the featured artist throughout November at The Main Street Café located at 117 West Main Street in downtown Vevay. Her work will feature both color and black and white landscape and scenic images from across four states.

Discover the denizens of the field and forest with Bernheim's Scarecrow Jubilee! Enjoy this parade of uniquely crafted modern-day scarecrows now through November 30. Delight in adventures with (not so) Chicken Little, take a picture with Mr. Bernheim and the Creatures of the Forest, play a tune with a musical grasshopper and katydid because it's A Time for Fiddling Around and gather some ideas for your own scarecrow next year. Watch for details at bernheim.org in January 2009 - but come to Bernheim now and meet the forest's newest inhabitants!

If you are sick and tired of only imagining what it would feel like to finally take your fitness to the next level, then look no further. Call me to schedule your FREE visit to the #1 Fitness Boot Camp in Louisville, Kentucky. We want you to see first hand why we are the Industry's Experts in Boot Camp Training. Our staff of Fitness Degreed & Nationally Certified Personal Trainers will turn you into a walking talking billboard for the benefits of exercise. We challenge each and everyone of you to "Discover the Art of Transforming Your Body".

Women of all fitness levels, sizes and ages are gaining great results with Adventure Boot Camp! You can too! Are you looking for a jump-start to your fitness program? Then this adventure is for you! Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast or just tired of the same routine come try this whole new approach to exercise!

Tatjana Krizmanic "Journeys". New pastel drawings by Colorado artist. Krizmanic’s pastel works are whimsical displays of European-influenced public and domestic scenes in brilliant strokes of color, making what would seem to be an ordinary occurrence into an extraordinary experience. Her work contains a warm cheerfulness where shifting perspectives make everyday settings come to life. There will be an Artist Talk and Demonstration Friday, October 17 at 4 PM, followed by a reception for the artist from 5 - 7 PM. Exhibition continues through Novemer 18, 2008.

Come be a part of the third session of the Frazier Museum Sword Guild and learn the art of combat and sword fighting!! Barrett Cooper, Manager of the Interpretation Department, and Eric Frantz, Interpreter, will instruct students in the art of the long sword and stage combat utilizing the text of the 14th and 15th centuries! Over the course of 8 classes, each student learns the proper techniques for combat sword fighting used by the Frazier's own Intepretation Department. No prior experience is necessary. The Frazier Sword Guild will supply all weaponry and equipment needed.

The Frazier hosts Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit September 27, 2008 through January 19, 2009 as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial.