If you have children, know people who have children, or have ever even been around a child, I'm sure you know that there are thousands of questions that revolve around them. Where to take them, what to feed them, how to dress them, what is that noise they're making?? Parents belong to such a large fraternity, yet often feel secluded and unknowing of where to turn for help or answers. Fear not though, there are people out there who care and are doing what they can to help make the fraternity a little more tight knit...minus the keggers.
Viva La Diva displayed a great selection of feminine musical talent last night at Jim Porter's. The musical showcase was a fundraiser for local non-profit Musician's Emergency Relief Fund (MERF).
For the past eleven years and in 160 cities across the United States, the Step Out Diabetes walk has become a staple for those looking to aid in support of diabetes research and treatment.
And, Saturday the walk comes to Louisville. Led by local sports legend Darrell Griffith, who will act as the honorary walk chair, the event is an attempt to raise money and awareness for the disease.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month nationally, and Saturday the Derby City will be showing solidarity with the cause during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure run.
Starting at Waterfront Park the race hopes to raise money and awareness for issues surrounding breast cancer.
Runners or walkers are invited to attend this event, and last minute entrants must show up the morning of the race before 6:45 a.m., for everybody else on the track the race is set to start up at 9:00 a.m. Fifteen minutes later the one mile family walk will commence.
Margaret's Consignment & Collectibles, in conjunction with the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop, has begun collecting donations to benefit Hosparus of Louisville, a Joint Commission-accredited nonprofit hospice organization.
Benefiting the Animal Care Society, Bark in the Park will welcome dogs, their owners and all lovers of animals to Seneca Park on Saturday, September 17th from 9am to 3pm. From the 8th Annual Woof Walk to the conests, raffles and demonstrations, there will be something to entertain everyone, even those of the feline persuasion.
The Louisville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will hold the seventh annual Pink Tie Ball on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Louisville Downtown Marriott. The Pink Tie Ball, presented by ICAP Energy, is an elegant black-tie (pink-tie encouraged) gala featuring a pink champagne and cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and a live auction. A special reception for breast cancer survivors, hosted by Kroger will take place at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for other attendees.