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Wellness

4 ways HANDS helps expecting and new parents in our community
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HANDS suggests different interactive activities based on a child’s age and level of development. | Photo provided by HANDS
Becoming a parent is an exciting transition in life, but it can also be stressful. Luckily for Kentuckians, we have the HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) program to help us navigate this new chapter.

How? We’re glad you asked. We all know how we were parented, but do you know the most up-to-date information on how to help your baby grow? HANDS is a free, voluntary in-home program that provides parents with the knowledge and support needed to safely raise a healthy child. The program is open to expecting and new parents (babies must be under 90 days old to enter the program).

Here are some of the ways HANDS offers support:

Science-based curriculum
Did you know that a child’s brain is around 80% of an adult size brain by the time they are three? Parents really are their children’s first and most important teachers. HANDS’ strength-based educational program features a curriculum based on the latest science, research, and evidence.

Baby proofing your home
HANDS offers solutions and ideas to make your home safer for your baby (think: anchoring furniture, covering outlets, and using safety gates to block access to unsafe areas).

Resources to help child development
HANDS supplies parents with the knowledge and tools they need to maximize their child’s brain development, social-emotional development, and physical development at each stage. They offer ideas for a variety of activities that you and your baby can enjoy together that can stimulate your child’s brain development. Bonus: HANDS offers developmental screenings every two months, so you can see if your child is on track or if they need additional support in a certain area.

Ongoing support
HANDS workers offer interactive home visits on a weekly basis for the first year, and the program continues supporting children’s development until the age of three. As your child grows, your trained HANDS worker can also link you to valuable community resources, as well as provide much-needed support to you as a parent.

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HANDS will meet you where you feel comfortable — including in your home or at a local park.

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Photo provided by HANDS

HANDS isn’t just for new parents. Families of all sizes are invited to participate. Whether it’s your first child, you’re expanding your family, or welcoming a child as a single parent, HANDS has resources + tools to help navigate this exciting new chapter.

Anyone can reach out to HANDS and will be contacted to talk about the program before an in-person visit is scheduled. Call (502) 955-5668 for more details.
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Events
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • Seed Saving Workshop | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood | $15-$25 | As the growing season comes to an end, learn how to properly harvest and store seeds for the following year.
Thursday, Sept. 28
  • Fall Fashion Show | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Green Space at Westport Village, 1301 Herr Ln., Louisville | $30-$45 | See the latest trends from local boutiques hit the runway + enjoy a cocktail hour.
  • Bat Boy: The Musical | Thursday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $28 | See this horror-rock musical about a half-boy, half-bat who grew up living in a cave.
Friday, Sept. 29
  • Paristown Art Fest | Friday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Sept. 30 | Times vary | Paristown Arts District, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Peruse dozens of artists and makers + enjoy cocktails and food from The Village Market Food Hall.
  • Saved By The 90’s | Friday, Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $15 | Bust out the platform shoes and plaid for this interactive party throwing it back to 1990s music.
Saturday, Sept. 30
  • Fall Festival Chili Cook-off | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | PG&J’s Dog Park Bar, 800 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Start the fall season with a pumpkin carving contest, beer garden, Sanderson sisters photo booth, and face painting.
  • Steins on Main | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 2-7 p.m. | RePurposed, 615 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate the most wonderful time for beer with local breweries, German-inspired food + games and contests.
Sunday, Oct. 1
  • Kristen Gentry Discusses Mama Said | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 3-4 p.m. | Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | Free | This Louisville author will be joined by the former Kentucky Poet Laureate, Crystal Wilkinson, to talk about her new collection of stories about the repercussions of addiction.
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Sports

20 tailgating essentials for a winning season
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Wheel a Weber portable gas grill to any cookout destination. | Photo via Amazon
From the best tailgating grill to a condiment caddy, shop all things game day grub:
Our full tailgating guide
News Notes
Open
  • The Myriad Hotel is open, and through Oct. 15 it’s offering 30% off stays. The new 65-room boutique hotel is located in the former disco ball factory on Baxter Avenue + features two restaurants and a swim club. Room rates start at ~$104. We’ve got our eye on the urban solarium king suite.
Concert
  • Didn’t get tickets to the T. Swift show? Well, “Shake it Off” because the Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana is raffling off a pair of VIP seats to the concert in Indianapolis this November. Raffle tickets are $50 a piece + a winner will be drawn on Thursday, Oct. 5.
Health
  • OrthoLazer Louisville — a drug-free approach to pain relief — opened an office at 3600 Springhurst Blvd. in the East End. The non-invasive therapy is the first of its kind in the area and helps those suffering with pain from diagnoses like sports injuries, arthritis, and nerve damage.
Seasonal
  • Louisville was ranked as one of the top cities to visit in the fall, but why not add a little more competition to our pumpkin spice latte? Check out this autumn bingo card filled with activities, like eating a maple bacon donut from Nord’s and visiting the Witch’s Tree.
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Finance
  • Peek the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2024 all with no annual fee almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*
 
Civic

🛞 When the rubber meets the road

How to properly dispose of used tires
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The program is supported by the Waste Tire Trust Fund, which is funded when tire retailers collect a $2 fee on all new replacement motor vehicle tires sold. | Photo via Louisville Metro Government
Every three years, Jefferson County hosts a free waste tire collection event. It’s part of the Energy & Environment Cabinet’s Kentucky Waste Tire Collection Program, which was established in 1998.

The next event will take place from Thursday, Oct. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Any Kentuckian can drop off tires, except for tire retailers, scrap yards, and recycling facilities. Residents only, please.

Accepted tires include:
  • Tires on or off the rim
  • Truck, light truck, and passenger
  • Tractor and farm implement
  • Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, ATV
Pro tip: Check this list for what’s not accepted.

The collected tires from the event will be recycled into products like tire-derived fuel or crumb rubber, which is used for ground cover and to make running tracks.

Need to get rid of tires on an off-year? You can take your unwanted wheels to a Pop-Up Drop-Off Waste Disposal event held monthly around the city.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
When I was a kid, my babysitter’s mom made Elvis costumes for a living. If you’ve ever seen “3000 Miles to Graceland,” you’ve seen her work.

I’m not sure if she’s still sewing jewels onto one-piece suits, but if she is, then she’d love the new Louisville Fiber Supply store that opened at 622 Baxter Ave.

The local fabric, yarn, and notions shop carries organic and recycles materials, in addition to conventional ones. Keep an eye out for knitting and crocheting classes starting up next year, too.
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