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Kenwood Elementary PTA 2010 Rod Run & Spring Festival

Kenwood Elementary

7420 Justan Ave

Saturday, March 27^th

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Everybody is encouraged to attend the FUN filled event that will include a Rod Run, games such as basketball toss, Kubs corn hole, Kenwood Kub Tie Die Shirts, just to name a few. Also enjoy the castle bouncer and a dunking booth (weather permitting).

Event will take place rain or shine therefore Rod Run registration fees of $10.00 are non-refundable and will be considered a donation to the Kenwood PTA.  To receive a Rod Run Registration Form, please email Doug.Hawkins@louisvilleky.gov.  Registration Forms will also be available at DougHawkins.com.

Don’t miss the chance to support your child’s school while having a ton of fun.

The PTA will have concessions items available.

Bring your camera because it will be fun!

See you there!

American Cancer Society Relay For Life^® of Jefferson County

Help Create a World with Less Cancer and More Birthdays by joining us at our new event

WHAT:
Join the American Cancer Society in the fight to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by participating in Relay For Life of Jefferson County. This inspiring overnight event unites the entire community in celebrating those who have had cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and providing an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.

WHEN:
May 21-22, 2010
6 p.m. – noon

WHERE:
Prestonia Lot on Phillips Lane across from the Kentucky Fairgrounds

CONTACT INFORMATION:
To register, or for more information, contact Erin Dunagan at 502-560-6024 or Erin.Dunagan@cancer.org. To sign up online, visit www.relayforlife.org/jeffersonky

Youth Opportunity Showcase

Saturday, February 13, 2010

10 am – 2 pm

Kentucky International Convention Center

221 Fourth Street

Cascade Ballroom “C” (Fourth and Market streets)

FREE PARKING: 4th Street Live garage, 425 S. Fifth Street

6th & Main garage, 120 S. 6th Street

Job Fair for Young Adults (ages 16 to 21)

Job training • Education • Internships • Community service

FREE TO JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

Do you know a teenager who will need a summer job?

Invite them to attend the FREE Youth Opportunity Showcase on Saturday, February 13, 2010.

Please forward this information to all interested parties.

What is the Youth Opportunity Showcase?

Youth Opportunity Showcase is a one-stop-shop location where your teens can apply for and get information about:

• Summer Jobs
• Internships
• Volunteer opportunities
• Recreational opportunities
• College and Training opportunities

Over 1,000 jobs were available for applicants in 2009!

Who Should Attend?

All young adults ages 16 – 21

What to Bring:

Dress for Success!  Dress for an interview and bring identification, several copies of your resume and a reference list (list of 3-5 names who will be a reference for you with the contact’s address and phone number).

Computer Stations:

Computer stations will be available for online applications.

Youth Opportunity Showcase

Saturday, February 13, 2010

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Kentucky International Convention Center

221 Fourth Street, Cascade Ballroom “C” – enter near Market and Fourth Streets

FREE Parking:

• 4th Street Live garage, 425 S. Fifth Street
• 6th & Main garage, 120 S. 6th Street

Sponsored By:

KentuckianaWorks, Louisville Metro Office of Youth Development, Youth Opportunities Unlimited and the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training

For More Information:

Contact KentuckianaWorks at 574-2500 or visit www.kentuckianaworks.org

Valley High School Alumni Association Alumni Social

Thursday, February 18, 2010

At Valley High School in the old gym

7:00 PM Alumni Social

(6:00 PM Brief Board Meeting)

For more information, please contact Earl Wilhelm at 935-6181 or  EWilhelmjr@aol.com

Troop #51 Breakfast Fundraiser

Sunday, January 24^th, 2010

8:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.

Adults $6.00 Kids/Teens $4.00

Kids Under 5 Yrs. Old Free

Boy Scout Troop #51

Chartered by St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast

(Served at the former St. Polycarp/Columbine Campus Cafeteria)

(Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage & Bacon, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee, Milk & Juice)

For more information, please email Mike Kuhn, Committee Chair/Assistant Scoutmaster, at mdkuhn@bellsouth.net .

Please visit the Community Calendar at DougHawkins.com for more great happenings and announcements in South Louisville.

Save the Date!

Youth Opportunity Showcase

Saturday, February 13, 2010

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Kentucky International Convention Center

221 Fourth Street, Cascade Ballroom “C”

Jobs Opportunities (ages 16 to 21)

Internships • Job training • Education • Community service

Dress for an interview and bring your I.D. and resume.

For more information, contact KentuckianaWorks at 502.574.2500

Companies & Organizations – if you would like to recruit area teens for full or part time paid jobs or for non-paid internships, for booth information please contact:

Darrell Aniton

Darrell.Aniton@louisvilleky.gov

574-2685

Southwest Youth Soccer League Signups

Spring Signup Date/Time

Saturday, January 9th 12:00 to 4:00
Saturday, January 16th 12:00 to 4:00
Sunday, January 17th 1:00 to 4:00
At Sun Valley Soccer Fields Concession Stand
Located at 6618 Ashby Lane
(street across from Wal-Mart)

Divisions/Ages (Grade):
Tiny Tots – 3 to 4 (Pre-K)
Preps – 5 to 7 (K-2nd)
Juniors – 8 to 10 (3rd-5th)
Seniors – 11 to 13 (6th-8th)
High School – 14 to 17
Effective Age Date is April 1, 2010

Fees:
Includes uniform; shirt, shorts, and socks.  A team photo and trophy (except for High School division)
$70 Per Child
$20 Family Volunteer Fee (refundable)
Must work two hours to get refund

Can’t make signup dates, please leave a message at 935-4800 or visit us at www.swysl.com.  A league representative will contact you.

Eddie Harshfield, President, Southwest Youth Soccer League

Volunteers & donations needed to help children

 

Kohl’s Department Store
Louisville, KY
December 5, 2009
9AM – 3PM
 
“Shop With a Hero” is a wonderful program offering a Christmas to children across Louisville Metro who would not otherwise have had much to be thankful for during the Holiday Season.  Last year they helped 750 children representing every Metro Council District.  This year there will be over 1,100 requests, if not more in this tough economic time.
 
Please consider giving your time and talent to “Shop With a Hero” by volunteering or making a donation to help this wonderful program.  You can help bring a smile to a child and relief to parents who are trying to make ends meet.  There are two ways you can help:
 
DONATIONS
Donations can be mailed to Valley View Church.  Please make check payable to Valley View Church and write “Shop With a Hero” on your check.  Mail donation to:
Valley View Church
8911 3rd Street Road
Louisville KY 40272
 
Donations are tax deductable. 
 
Volunteers from Valley View Church are available to pick up last minute donations.  Please call Debbie Hunt at 724-9831 to arrange pick up.
 
VOLUNTEERS
To sign up to volunteer on December 5, please email Debbie Hunt at DebbieHunt1028@insightbb.com.  You can also reach Debbie on her mobile at 724-9831.  Volunteer can also sign up at Valley View Church located at 8911 3rd Street Road.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

7:00 AM (starts at Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center)

5:00 PM (ends at Patriots Peace Memorial, 3742 Upper River Road)

On November 11, 2009, in honor of America’s military veterans, a Louisville, Kentucky man will run two marathons back-to-back while flying a 5′ x 8′ American Flag high above his shoulders.  The “Patriots Peace Run” begins at 7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center on Mitchell Hill Road, and will end at 5:30 PM on the lawn of the Patriots Peace Memorial located at 3742 Upper River Road.

VFW Post 1170 will supply the Honor Guard to fold and present the same flag to a veteran for his service.  Horn player Dick Martin will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful.”

Guest speakers include:

• Keynote speaker Major General (KY) Edward W. Tonini
• District 3 Congressman John Yarmuth
• District 38 State Senator Dan Seum
• District 25 Councilman Doug Hawkins

This event is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to arrive at 5:00 PM.

Parking is available at the Different Strokes Golf Centers located at 3742 Upper River Road.

Come and honor our military veterans.

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

7770 Dixie Highway (next to AutoZone)

Registration begins at 8:30 am

Cleanup is from 9:00 am to Noon

Individuals and groups welcome, everything you need will be provided, including coffee & donuts. Prizes will be awarded to the largest group, so recruit friends from your neighborhood, business, school, church, sports team or troop and choose any area you feel needs cleaned.

Please show your Southwest Spirit by donating your time to this cleanup effort. You CAN make a difference in your community! For more information, please contact Kim Leanhart at 502-367-3880 or prpaba@insightbb.com