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✏️ How well do you know LOU in September?

Try your hand at LOUtoday’s September crossword puzzle
A view of the Waterfront and Louisville skyline in fall.
It’s beginning to feel a lot like fall. | Photo via Louisville Tourism
Get out your pencils (if you’re a real pro — your pen) and put your knowledge of Louisville to the test. Try this crossword puzzle featuring clues from stories we shared in the newsletter and on our Instagram throughout this month.

An empty crossword puzzle.

We’ll give you a hint — No. 8 has the same first name as our newest City Editor.

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Graphic via Crosswordlabs

Challenge yourself to guess items like:
  • Another name for the Pope Lick Monster
  • UofL football coach and Louisvillian
  • The world’s longest cave system
  • New Netflix series about Ohio Valley Wrestling
  • A dinosaur who just celebrated her birthday at the Kentucky Science Center
  • Formerly Kaden Tower, now named for a famous architect
When you’re done, check back for the answer key. No peeking.
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A. On a park bench
B. At a cafe
C. On the bus
D. Somewhere else (let us know)
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Events

Friday, Sept. 29
  • Seneca Park Beer Garden | Friday, Sept. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Seneca Park, 3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd., Louisville | Free | Grab a brew from West Sixth, play lawn games, and more.
  • 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.
  • Homearama 2023 | Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Locations vary, Louisville | $12-$15 | Across three weekends, Louisvillians can explore nine luxury custom-built homes located throughout the region.*
Saturday, Sept. 30
  • Family S.T.E.A.M. Day | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., Louisville | Free | Enjoy presentations + hands-on activities with organizations like the Kentucky Science Center and Southland Dairy.
  • Commonwealth Candle 1st Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 12-5 p.m. | Commonwealth Candle, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Ste. 155, Louisville | Free | Play candle-themed games + get discounts in the shop.
  • Fall Festival Chili Cook-off | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | PG&J’s Dog Park Bar, 800 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Celebrate the fall season with a pumpkin carving contest, beer garden, Sanderson sisters photo booth, and face painting.
  • Asian Night Market | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 5 p.m. | Fourth Street Live!, 411 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate Asian cultures with live performances and 15+ food and retail vendors.
Sunday, Oct. 1
  • SNKR BST Louisville | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 12-5 p.m. | 1780 Plantside Dr, 1780 Plantside Dr., Jeffersontown | Lace up your favorite kicks and connect with fellow sneaker lovers during this footwear showcase.
  • Fall Plant Sale | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 12-4 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood | Bring a box or a wagon and load up regional plants for autumn.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Chattanooga Motorcar Festival | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | West Village Chattanooga, 801 Pine St., Chattanooga | $44-$120 | Experience automotive excellence and high-octane excitement at the fourth annual Chattanooga’s annual Motorcar Festival with The B-52s, drifting with Adam LZ, Concours, Mecum Auctions + more.*
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • Louisville Parks & Recreation received its largest grant ever. The US Forest Service awarded the department $12 million — which will be used to plant + maintain trees, as well as develop a tree inventory and management plan. Learn more about Urban Forestry in Derby City.
Legacy
  • Louisvillian Kent Taylor + founder of Texas Roadhouse was posthumously honored as a Hometown Hero. Taylor, who died in 2021, joins the Class of 2023 which includes icons like Jack Harlow.
Environment
  • Kentucky’s clean energy sector is the second fastest-growing in the nation. 37,000 Kentuckians have joined the clean energy workforce in careers involving electric vehicles, energy efficiency, and renewable energy — think: Solar over Louisville + LEED-certified buildings. (Louisville Public Media)
Sports
  • If you were hoping to attend Louisville’s home football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 7, better luck next time. The match against the nationally ranked Fighting Irish is sold out and marks the first sellout since 2019. For those of us without tickets, catch the game on ABC.
Number
  • ~$300,000, That’s the amount over 1,000 attendees raised at the second annual Soccer Ball fundraiser. The funds will help The LouCity & Racing Foundation with its mission to improve health, wellness, education, and inclusiveness through soccer.
Giveaway
Home
  • Borrow from your home — not the bank. Your home value could go down anytime; borrow now while it’s high. Calculate your payment.*
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The Wrap
 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

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Alright, Louisville. That’s the last you’ll see of me for a while. I’ll leave you in Katie + Jeff’s capable hands.

Think of me whenever you stroll Central Park or pass by the Earl McDonald marker at Waterfront Park.
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