Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg, KY Active KJHS clubs and those interested in joining are invited to discover this 19th-century communal, religious society at the country’s largest restored Shaker community. Students will explore 14 original Shaker buildings, hear a musical performance in the 1820 meeting house and learn about everyday life in the “Fall on the Farm” program where demonstrators will be engaged in broom-making, wood-working, spinning and weaving. Contact Tim Talbott at 502-564-1792 for more information.

The Colorado Inventor Showcase is one of the nation’s premier events focused on creating a link between inventors and world marketplace. By allowing inventors to take center stage and tell the world about their product, we are creating win-win situations for creators as well as the people Exhibitors at the Showcase are positioning themselves to receive considerable attention. Judges for the event will include corporate executives, product scouts, media people, venture capitalists, angel investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and industry specialists.

A small group diabetes class will meet at Baptist Hospital East for two sets of classes. The first will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and end on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The class will be in the second-floor Education Center of the hospital, 4000 Kresge Way. The afternoon classes will be from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Insurance will be billed for the class fee. To register call (502) 897-8831 or e-mail BHEInfoCenter@bhsi.com.

They use their hands to fashion the components, their minds to create function and strategy, and their hearts to feed the passion that drives their work forward. In our tough economic times, inventions bring hope and inspiration to everyone they touch. Inventions being unleashed upon the world today are a powerful force. In fact, our future is being created inside the minds of these inventors. They live a life of passion and dreams, driven by a desire to make our world a better place. These are the dreams that inspire. These are the dreams of hope.

Brad Alstrom of the Lost River Community Co-op in Paoli, Indiana will share the story of how their co-op began and how it thrives today. Alstrom is General Manager of the co-op’s full-service, natural grocery and deli. The co-op’s mission statement says, “We are a member-owned association dedicated to serving the needs of local growers, producers, and consumers by providing goods, services, and healthy food choices at fair value. We promote community well-being, economic prosperity, and self-reliance through co-operation.”

Join us for John Hamant’s presentation of one of America’s most pivotal and controversial presidents. With an amazing physical resemblance and encyclopedic knowledge of our 32nd president, audiences feel as if they are actually talking with FDR himself. Galleries open at 6 p.m. and light refreshments are served. Tickets are $9 for museum members, $12 for non-members, $5 for students and seniors. Exhibit gallery access is included.

This concert is open to the general public. Join us for an amazing night with your favorite Maroon 5 songs, while they also perform a few new songs from their upcoming new album. Joined by special guest K'Naan! Visit www.bellarminetickets.com for more information and to purchase tickets!

The Louisville Improv Comedy Club at 4th street Live is proud to announce the launch of its 1st Annual “Comedy Derby” comedy competition. From the Blue Grass to the White Sands, the winner of this yearly comedy competition will win a trip to perform at the Imrov Comedy Club locations in Sunny South Florida!

Lynn's Paradise Café hosted the 12th annual Ugly Lamp Contest, which included the born ugly and made ugly categories, as well as the new Leg Lamp category created especially for Actors Theatre's production of A Christmas Story. Lamps will be displayed at the Kentucky State Fair August 20 - 30. After the contest entrants may pick up their lamps at Lynn's, or are invited to donate their lamps for display at Actors Theatre and Lynn's Paradise Café.

Help support an Eagle Scout Project to raise money for a community playground. Fun for the whole family!!! Event: Chili Feast & Festival Date: November 14, 2009 Time: 2pm to 6pm Location: LaGrange Pres.Church,1901 Prestwick Drive,LaGrange Activities: Silent Auction, Children's Games & Crafts,Cakewalk, Jumphouse & Raffles

“We did what we had to do.” The larger story of World War II is made up of millions of individual accounts of sacrifice, adventure and survival. Now you can hear the personal stories of 48 men and women from our area, in their own voices, at a one-of-a-kind exhibit that explores this defining event in our history. This exhibition runs through March 28, 2010 and is free with museum admission. For more, go to www.48stories.com

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90 minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries and supernatural experience of some of Louisville’s most haunted landmarks. During the ½ mile stroll discover a city that is rich in history and rich in spirits. 8:00 PM Nightly Call for reservation (502) 339-5445 or visit www.louisvilleghosttours.com

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90 minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries and supernatural experiences of some of Louisville's most haunted landmarks including the Brennen House, the Old City Jail, and the Seelbach Hotel. This tour is appropriate for all ages and includes stories of the tragic spirit of the Lady In Blue, the Legend of the Stick Witch, and the mysterious apparition at the Palace Theater.