06.12.2023

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47º | Mostly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise 8:00 a.m. | Sunset 5:39 p.m.

Bug off, ticks

Bug off: What to know about tick season in Louisville

Perform daily checks after spending time outside, and take a shower to remove ticks before they attach. | Photo by Lennie Omalza, LOUtoday

Exploring the great outdoors has many wonderful benefits. But you know what isn’t one of them? Ticks.

The tiny arthropods are found all over the world. A handful of species bite and feed on the blood of people and pets. This transmits bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can lead to various illnesses like Lyme disease.

Here in Louisville, ticks are most active in the summer. But don’t let them deter you from enjoying nature. Just like brushing invasive weed seeds off your boots before and after a hike, tick preparedness is part of responsible outdoor etiquette.

What to look for

The most common ticks in Louisville are the Lone Star tick, the American Dog tick, and the Backlegged tick. The latter is the most common culprit when it comes to spreading Lyme disease, but removing a tick within 24 hours greatly reduces your chance of infection. Generally, an unfed adult tick is about the size of an apple seed.

A collage of two photos showing different tick species. — Left, an adult female Western Blacklegged tick; right, an adult female American Dog tick.
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Photos via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

How to protect yourself and your pets

Ticks hang out in tall grass, brush, and wooded areas, so sticking to marked trails is key. Protect your skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, close-toed shoes, and tucking pants into socks. You can also use repellent. Light-colored clothing makes it easier to spot a tick.

For pets, flea-and-tick treatments, shampoos, and special combs are available. Ask your veterinarian which is best for your furry friend, and take time to thoroughly check your pet’s fur after an outing.

Even if you’re careful, a tick may still find a way to hitch a ride and get a meal. Follow these steps to get it out. Once it’s safely removed, submit it to the “Spot a Tick and Share” program.

Events

Monday, June 12

Plant Parenting 101 | Monday, June 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Pretty Decent Botany Shop and Cocktail Bar, 2235 Frankfort Ave. Ste. 107, Louisville | $25 | Learn the basics of plant care then take home a two-inch baby plant of your choice.

Tuesday, June 13

Tumbao Tuesday | Tuesday, June 13 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Join Tumbao Collective for salsa lessons + music.

Wednesday, June 14

Pet Tales Lunch & Learn | Wednesday, June 14 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Kentucky Humane Society Sam Swope TLC, 241 Steedly Dr., Louisville | Free | Enjoy a boxed lunch before taking a behind-the-scenes tour to cuddle with adoptable pets.

Thursday, June 15

Clermont Supper Club | Thursday, June 15 | 6-9 p.m. | The Kitchen Table at The James B. Beam Distillery Co., 526 Happy Hollow Rd., Clermont | $250 | Learn about the latest release from Booker’s Bourbon while dining on a specially crafted four-course meal with custom cocktail pairings + extra bourbon pours.

Friday, June 16

Louisville Funk Fest | Friday, June 16-Saturday, June 17 | Times vary | Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | $50-$600 | Celebrate 50 years of hip hop with performances by more than a dozen artists, including Juvenile, Fantasia, and Ginuwine.

Saturday, June 17

Paristown Flea | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Browse vintage clothing, collectibles, antiques, and vinyl from 75+ vendors.

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Travel

✈️ How to protect your gut health while traveling

It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum

We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — and then you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.

Don’t let that happen to you. Before your next summer trip, brush up on five tips to keep your gut happy on the go:

1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.

3 more gut-friendly travel tips

News Notes

Open

The Quarry in La Grange is open for the 2023 season. General admission to the 18+ float space is $35, and online reservations must be made in advance. Looking for more places to get time away from the little ones? Check out our top picks for kid-free spots around LOU.

Transit

Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is discontinuing four routes and updating six others. The changes — which are scheduled to go into effect on Sunday, August 6 — are planned so buses can frequent more high-demand areas. (WDRB)

Dev

Derby City Gaming is opening a new location on Poplar Level Road. The space will feature 200+ games, a sports bar, a hotel, and a chophouse. The project is expected to be completed by late October. (WHAS11)

Show

If you’ve dreamed of being on the big screen, now’s your chance. Millie Feature Films is seeking wrestling fans to appear in a local film production’s fight scene. Locations will be in various places around LOU, and filming dates run through Thursday, July 20. Sign up online.

Pets

Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs over 40 pounds through 5 p.m. today. The waived fees are being offered in an effort to empty some of the adult kennels. All dogs up for adoption are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, and vaccinated. (WLKY)

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Featured Deal

If your dad is where the sun rises and sets in your eyes, here’s a Father’s Day gift idea: RYSE is offering 10% off their entire store of SmartShades easy-install, tech-forward motorized window shades and accessories with code FATHER10 now through Sun., June 18. Snag the deal.*

Active

ICYMI, today is the final day to join the YMCA for a summer of fun with a No Join Fee. Fill your summer with family-friendly events like a family mud run, pickleball tournaments, nature hikes, and more.*

Trending

How to make skincare more fun: the Marshmallow Whip Maker, which turns any cleanser into a fluffy, marshmallow-like foam that’s rich and creamy on the skin.*

Try This

Work hard, play hard

3 fun places to hold your next work outing

room with exposed brick wall, floor-to-ceiling windows, modern sofa, chair, and round table

Bourbon & Blush is set inside a 100-year-old building in downtown Louisville. | Photo by Bourbon & Blush

Team building is about more than the occasional lunch out. If you really want to bond with your work buddies, plan an outing they won’t soon forget. Here are a few of our fave picks.

Goodbounce Pickleball Yard, 1515 Rivershore Dr.

Reserve multiple courts + enjoy a full bar and food from Happy Belly Bistro. When y’all need a pickleball break, the other side of the building boasts cornhole + multiple benches, and swinging egg chairs.

Topgolf Louisville, 301 Oxmoor Ln.

Practice swings while getting food + drink delivered directly to your bays. Pro tip: Ask for a bay on the second or third floors, and make a reservation for half-price Tuesdays.

Bourbon & Blush Salon and Spa, 124 S. 1st St.

Bring your own food + drink, and play your own tunes in a space that can accommodate ~60. Then kick back for a day-long, bourbon-soaked spa bash.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor

I recently moved from Springhurst to Irish Hill, and I’ve been loving afternoon walks down Frankfort Avenue. Last week, I worked from the new Quills Coffee location. This week, I think I’ll spend some time at Bae’s Bakery so I can soak up the aroma of fresh-baked goodness while I type.

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