Homeless resources

• $3 million to Goodwill Opportunity Campus in West Louisville
• $200,000 for an expansion of Goodwill’s Another Way program
• $200,000 for Volunteers of America Unity House
• $200,000 for homeless outreach outside the Watterson Expressway

Infrastructure

• $4 million added to the $26 million pot dedicated to general revamping across the county
• $1 million to improving alleys
• Increased funding by $1.5 million for bridge and road repair
• $1.8 million appropriation for sidewalk extensions and connections + completion of Alberta Jones, Ward Avenue, Shelbyville Road, and Beckley Station
• $1.1 million for pavement markings

Parks and recreation

• Additional $4.9 million will go toward maintenance of parks recommended by Parks for All
• $1.1 million for continued improvement of Elliot Park, a 4-acre Olmsted Park in the Russell neighborhood
• $1.5 million toward improvements and expansion of Jefferson Memorial Forest
• $1.5 million for the Kentucky Street Master Plan implementation
• $1 million for California Parks & Community Center upgrades

Pools

• Increased funding at $3.1 million to enhance both the Algonquin and Campy Taylor public pools

• Bad Sci-Fi Movies and Real Plant Science | Friday, June 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood | $20-$25 | Watch a showing of the 1956 film “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” followed by a presentation on how plant spores and seed pods actually behave.
• An Evening with Goose | Friday, June 23 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $45-$69.50 | Few tickets are left to see this jam band from Norwalk, CT.
• Shakespeare in Central Park | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | See a performance of The Bard’s 17th-century tragedy “Macbeth.”
• 84 - Van Halen Tribute | Friday, June 23 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $12.50 | Pay tribute to the band known for energetic live shows + the virtuosity of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen.

• Cars in the Commons | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | North Village Town Square , 6320 Rosebay St., Louisville | Free | View exotic, vintage, and classic cars on display from 10 different states.
• Kentucky Craft Bash | Saturday, June 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 231 Witherspoon Ave., Louisville | $10-$65 | Try 150+ beers from breweries across the commonwealth at the only craft beer fest by Kentucky brewers.
• Vintage Yard Sale | Saturday, June 24-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | Hard Times Collective, 1008 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Shop for clothes, decor, and more — all priced $20 or less.
• Yacht Rock Cruise | Saturday, June 24 | 8-10 p.m. | Belle of Louisville, 401 W. River Rd., Louisville | $39.99 | Tune into you inner Kenny Loggins and climb aboard this historic steamboat for a sunset cruise with Tony & the Tanlines.

• Shakedown on Shelby Street Block Party | Sunday, June 25 | 12 p.m. | 1200 block of Shelby Street, Louisville | Free | Bring the family out for a hot dog eating contest, live music, and vendors hosted by Toasty’s Tavern.
• Dragtivity Pride Day! | Sunday, June 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $10 | Enjoy drag performances, book readings, arts and crafts + book signings from performers.
• Pups & Pints! | Sunday, June 25 | 4-7 p.m. | 3rd Turn Brewing, 10408 Watterson Trail, Louisville | Free | Support Mispits & Friends Rescue at this J-town brewery with a beer release + City Paw Bandanas.

• An ~11-mile stretch of Bardstown Road — from I-264 to Broad Run Parkway — will undergo a $1.2 million improvement project. All traffic signal controllers will be updated + new lanes along the corridor will be added to improve safety and congestion. The project should wrap in 2025.

• Slice, slice baby. A staple Louisville pizza spot is expanding into NuLu. Wick’s Pizza plans to open this fall at 811 E. Market St. next door to the Taj bar — and it’s keeping things simple as pie. Whole and by-the-slice pizza + beer will be the only items on the menu. (WLKY)

• In more NuLu news… GoJob, a France-based employment company, opened its US headquarters at 707 E. Market St. The staffing agency uses its proprietary technology and data to make the labor market more accessible. Companywide, it has helped ~500,000 people find jobs since 2015. (WDRB)

• Derby City-based Cornbread Hemp, which offers a full spectrum of CBD products, landed a 70-store deal with Fresh Thyme. Its best-selling gummies, lotions, oils + more will be stocked across the Midwest, including major cities like St. Louis, Detroit, and Chicago. (KY Inno)

• If you love the movie “Midsommar,” then ShopBar’s 4th annual party dedicated to the 2019 Ari Aster flick is for you. This Saturday, June 24, don your best flower crown (or bear suit) and enjoy themed-drinks + a crowning of the May Queen at this Barret Avenue bar.

• Home Skateshop is hosting a free skate clinic on Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Breslin Park. Beginners can get tips, learn tricks, watch demos, and try new skateboards. Coffee and donuts will be provided to help the “next generation of rippers.”

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