Plus, a restaurant bat encounter.
 
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You can’t slay this dragon

Unleash the dragon boat

group of people paddling in a dragon boat on the Ohio River
502 Dragon Boat is a nonprofit program that was founded in 2020. | Photo by 502 Dragon Boat
Row, row, row your (dragon) boat. Dragon Boat 502 is leading Kentuckiana’s dragon boat paddling community, and all are welcome to join them on the water for this 2,000-year-old sport that’s similar to rowing.

“Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to come and try dragon boats,” said Eryn Kelleher, the nonprofit’s executive director. “It’s one of those things where you just have to be there to experience it and understand how fun it is.”

The sport can be traced back to China as early as the 5th-century A.D., though scholars say the boats were first used hundreds of years earlier. Today in LOU, paddle sessions take place along the Ohio River in 40-foot-long boats that are crafted of fiberglass and carbon, and outfitted with a snarling dragon head.

front of a dragon boat

A boat is prepped for a race at the 2022 Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival.

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Photo by Teresa Langebrake, 502 Dragon Boat

502 Dragon Boat’s travel team competes in various races around the Commonwealth and will be offering the community a glimpse of the sport at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle on Monday, September 4.

The group also welcomes paddlers 12+ to its open introductory sessions and provides all the equipment needed. That includes the boat, paddles, and life vests. “Anybody can do this, [including] people who have never been in a canoe before or people who don’t even like to work out,” Eryn added.

Dip your toes into the dragon waters during the $5 sessions every Saturday. “Most of the people who come out have never done it before — and we love that,” Eryn said.
 
Events
Wednesday, July 5
  • Bachata Series | Wednesday, July 5 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Play Louisville, 1101 E. Washington St., Louisville | $0-$10 | No partners are needed to attend this all-levels, one-hour lesson followed by social dancing.
Thursday, July 6
  • K Camp: Spin The Block Tour | Thursday, July 6 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $32-$135 | See this Atlanta, GA rapper perform songs from his first independently released album.
Friday, July 7
  • MEMORIES: Celebrating the Best in Barbershop Harmony | Friday, July 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $33.93-$98.28 | Experience a one-of-a-kind musical show featuring 10 international champion quartets and a 60-man chorus.
Saturday, July 8
  • Paint Your Own Ceramic Tree | Saturday, July 8 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Work the Metal, 1201 Story Ave., Louisville | $103.25 | Design a ceramic cactus or a tree for Christmas in July while enjoying cocktails from The Wine Bar.
Sunday, July 9
  • Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social | Sunday, July 9 | 1-5 p.m. | Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremon Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring the family to this annual event with music, miniature train rides, a farm animal petting zoo, pony rides, tours, and an ice cream eating contest.
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Drink

🍹 Give it up for this (zero-proof) marg

An individual making a mixed drink using a golden cocktail shaker.
Add a splash of mango or passion fruit juice to your margarita for an added tropical punch. | Photo via Ritual Zero Proof
Your new favorite summer cocktail? An alcohol-free marg made with Ritual Zero Proof tequila. The best part? It’s hangover-free.

Virgin all day margarita

Ingredients:
Directions:

Shake all ingredients (except lime slice) in a shaker with ice. Pour into a cocktail glass with ice and garnish with a lime slice.
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News Notes

Today Is
  • Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day for 247 years, since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Commemorate the holiday at four free events in LOU.
Shop
  • Haven’t finished shopping for your July 4 party? Neither have we. Fortunately, several grocery stores — including Meijer and Dollar General — will be open today for all those last-minute cookout needs. (The Courier-Journal)
Louisvillian
  • Matt Breland is still the one — the one hopping on stage with Shania Twain, that is. The self-proclaimed “super fan” has been pulled on stage during Shania’s tour three times in the last month. We’re guessing he’ll go for a fourth at the KFC Yum! Center show this October. (WDRB)
Health
  • If you’ve recently touched a bat, the Department of Public Health and Wellness might be looking for you. The department is searching for the Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub customer who picked up a bat at the restaurant on Saturday, June 17. The flying mammal could be infected with rabies.
History
Travel
  • Did you know many airlines will allow you to check in online up to 24 hours before your flight departs? Now that’s convenient. See more travel pro tips to help you easily navigate the busy summer travel season.*
Eat
  • Nothing says summer like firing up the grill — especially on the Fourth of July. It’s not too late to pick up some summer grilling favorites from Kroger for the biggest cookout of the year.*
 
 
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The Wrap
 
Lennie Omalza

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor
Though I wouldn’t mind giving dragon boating a whirl, the first thing on my list of summer water activities is a stand-up paddle board session. Since I have yet to invest in my own board — though I’m eyeing this one — I plan to book a few community paddles with Endless Summer Paddle Company.
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