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Louisville Lightning is selling out, beating opponents, and bringing love of soccer to the river city

February 8, 2010 - 11:46am

The Lightning is the city’s latest step in becoming a part of the national soccer movement. While Louisville has played host to the U.S. Women’s National Team and other professional women’s games, this time, the city has a team it can call its own.

Unless you’re a soccer fan or soccer parent, you may not know that Louisville has a new professional sports team. It’s not pro football, it’s not pro basketball and they aren’t playing in the new arena... yet. But, the Louisville Lightning soccer IS selling out games, beating the competition and bringing a love for the game to the river city.

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Monkey Wrench to hold 'Rooftop Island in the Highlands' to benefit Haiti Friday night

January 19, 2010 - 5:51pm

by Holly Freeland

Get out of the January cold and outside in the heat for a good cause! Come by for dinner, fruity umbrella drinks or just to visit an outside oasis in the middle of winter, as anything guests purchase will help in aiding those in need.

This Friday night, Jan. 22nd, from 6-9 p.m., the Monkey Wrench (1025 Barret Ave.) will host a benefit for Haiti at its Rooftop Island in the Highlands.

A portion of the sales from the evening will be sent to help relief efforts in Haiti after it was left devastated from last week’s 7.0 earthquake. Direct donations will also be taken at the door as every little bit counts and helps this demolished nation.

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Louisville Zoo welcomes new baby giraffe

January 15, 2010 - 1:30pm

by Holly Freeland

Still unnamed baby boy was the 20th giraffe born at the Louisville Zoo and weighed in at 130 lbs, with a size of 5 feet and 10 inches.

The new year brought in a special surprise for the Louisville Zoo earlier this week as it welcomed its newest addition to the animal crew with a baby giraffe! The yet-to-be-named baby boy was the 20th giraffe born at the Louisville Zoo Monday, January 11th and weighed in at 130 lbs, with a size of 5 feet and 10 inches. Mom and son are both doing great, although they are currently off-exhibit to visitors. Officials plan to name the newest zoo member at a later date in conjunction with a naming contest.

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Frostbite 5K this Saturday

January 12, 2010 - 7:17pm

by Holly Freeland

Race marks a great way to work towards your new years resolutions!

Veteran runners and New Year resolution makers alike: come on out to Cherokee Park at the Rugby Field, this Saturday, January 16th, at 9:00 a.m. for the Frostbite 5K! Sponsored by Fleet Feet, the Frostbite 5K is the second leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, which also includes the Reindeer Romp 4K in December as the first race, and will finish with the Snowman Shuffle 6K in February. Registration ends this Wednesday and your $25 entry fee includes a long-sleeved technical race shirt.

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Next week The Back Door celebrates opening its doors 25 years ago

January 6, 2010 - 4:17pm

by Holly Freeland

Mid-City Mall bar is offering specials all next week

Jan. 10-16, stop by the The Back Door at Mid-City Mall and join the anniversary celebration as they thank Louisville for supporting them the last 25 years!Sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey, the Back Door will be offering a week-long celebration including nightly drink specials and door prizes to recognize its anniversary. Daily happy hour runs from 4-8 p.m. and the bar is open nightly until 4 a.m.

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Train for Kentucky Derby Festival's Mini Marathon at Jewish Hospital and work towards your new year's resolution

January 4, 2010 - 5:03pm

by Holly Freeland

First meeting of Jewish Hospital Sports Medicine Healthy Lifestyle Training Program is Jan. 5

A new year means a clean slate and for most of us, that usually includes a list of improvements to make our lives a little easier, richer and healthier. On the top of most people’s lists is to exercise more and make healthier choices both in what we eat and how we live.

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