Kroger’s development projects, by the numbers:

• $32 million. The total dollars spent on interior remodels.
• 3. The number of new Wine and Spirits locations (in Buckner, plus two more soon-to-open locations on Terry Rd. and La Grange Rd.)
• 30,000 sqft. The size of the expansion at the Mt. Washington store.
• 100. The number of stores in the region (including Louisville, Lexington, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Eastern Kentucky) that received at least minor updates.
• 2. The number of new fuel centers.
• $80 million. The projected total spend to complete projects in 2024 — making Kroger’s investment into regional stores a total of $170 million in 2023 + 2024 combined.

What’s new:

• Improved flow + reduced wait time at checkouts
• Pickup order expansions
• Updates in the fresh produce section (Fun fact: Kroger is good for local growers by being the state’s largest Kentucky Proud purchaser.)
• More grab and go options in the Meat, Seafood, and Deli sections
• New Starbucks and kiosk updates
• Expanded bakeries and delis
• Building improvements as needed, including new roofs, new refrigeration systems, updated restrooms, floor rejuvenation, building sign replacements, and new parking lots

Which stores got updates in the Louisville area?

• 12501 Shelbyville Rd.
• 12450 La Grange Rd.
• 9440 Brownsboro Rd.
• 9501 Westport Rd.
• 3039 Breckenridge Ln.

• 2835 S Hwy 393 (new location)

• 234 Eastbrooke Pkwy. (new building expansion)

• 12611 Taylorsville Rd.
• 7509 Terry Rd.

• 311 Boone Station Rd.

• 3040 Dolphin Dr.

• Custom Candle Making and Sip Party | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Old 502 Winery, 915 E. Liberty St., Louisville | $43 | Learn how to make a candle from start to finish while enjoying local wine.
• North American Championship Rodeo | Thursday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Freedom Hall, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $9-$26 | See rodeo events, including bull riding, barrel racing, and tie down roping.

• Turkey Trek | Friday, Nov. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., Louisville | $5-$15 | Catch a glimpse of wild turkeys + learn about other birds that live in the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve.
• “Frankenstein” | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 18 | Times vary | Commonwealth Theatre Center, 1123 Payne St., Louisville | $20 | See this play adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.
• Giselle | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | The Brown Theater, 315 W. Broadway, Louisville | The real and supernatural collide in this haunting ballet classic, which tells the story of a beautiful peasant and disguised nobleman in a doomed romance that may survive only in the spiritual world.*

• Six Year Anniversary Party | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 2-11 p.m. | Nouvelle Bar & Bottle, 214 S. Clay St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate this NuLu wine bar’s birthday with cookies and a pour from a six-liter bottle of sparkling wine + discounted bottles.
• The Gee Bees: An All-Star Local Tribute | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $12-$15 | Catch the “Night Fever” during this groovy tribute show.

• Edible Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 1-8 p.m. | 2201 Bashford Manor Ln., Louisville | $35 | Start your own mushroom log, learn how to cook with fungi, and discover their health benefits.

• YPB Happy Hour with Erin Keane | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6-7 p.m. | Sarabande Books Inc., 735 Lampton St., Louisville | Hear a poetry reading from Salon’s Chief Content Officer followed by a Q+A — plus, enjoy snacks and drinks.

• Sound Healing and Aura Portraits | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Story Louisville, 900 E. Main St., Louisville | Bring your own mat and blanket for an hour-long sound bath with optional aura portraits before and after.

• How AI will Impact Your Business in 2024 | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 4-6 p.m. | 805 Room, 805 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Louisville | Connect with other business professionals and learn how to use AI tools.

• The final Sweep & Sip cleanup event of 2023 will take place this Saturday, Nov. 11, at Monnik Beer Co. Meet at the Schnitzelburg brewery at 1 p.m. for instructions and supplies, but make sure you register before lending a hand. Volunteers 21+ will get a Monnik special afterward.

• First there was Mayan Street Food. Then, there was Lil’ Toasty’s. Now, there’s Gravely Grub. Baxter Avenue brewery Gravely is launching its own food concept today, and like the beer, the food is music-themed. Stop by for Major Tom’s Totchos or a Swiftie salad Wednesday-Sunday.

• According to the latest stats from Rent.com, the average rent cost in Kentucky is $1,309 — a 1.52% increase from last year — but still $3 less than our neighboring state Indiana.

• Hall of Fame baseball player Rickey Henderson will receive the Living Legend Award this Friday, Nov. 10, during a ceremony at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. The accolade was established in 2007 and recognizes iconic players. The event also kicks off the museum’s annual baseball memorabilia auction.

• Tickets are on sale for Blessings in a Backpack’s celebrity chef dinner, Pack the Sack, taking place on Saturday, Feb. 3, at The Olmsted. Louisville Food Network stars Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson and Jackie Joseph will prepare food for the fundraising event + there will be a bourbon pull and auction.

• O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree… How lovely is Christmas Tree Lane. The pop-up vendor will offer trees, wreaths, and other holiday greenery until it runs out of inventory. Shop daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at 301 Witherspoon St. across from the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park.

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