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Adopt a Louisville park

How to adopt a park in Derby City
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Gnadinger Park, a tiny park in Germantown, is one of many parks available for adoption. | Photo by LOUtoday
Louisville Parks and Recreation manages 120 parks and six parkways totaling 13,000+ acres of land across Derby City — and thanks to Metro’s Adopt-A-Park program, you can help the department keep them in tip-top shape.

Adopt-A-Park is a free stewardship program that connects corporate and community partners with a park property to take care of for a year.

Adoption partners perform routine maintenance, like trash removal and landscape care + work on four projects throughout the year at their park. Think: mulching trees, structure repairs, and upgrades. Plus, supplies needed for service work are provided by Metro Parks.

Last fall, Adopt-A-Park partners Essentra Components and Equifax spruced up Riverview and Des Pres Parks + Midea helped sand and paint picnic tables and pruned trees at Hounz Lane Park.

Currently, there are 25 adopted parks. Here are just a few of the current partnerships:
  • Cherokee Park and St. Francis High School
  • Camp Taylor Park and Starbucks
  • Wayside Park and Louisville Bicycle Club
  • Central Park and Old Louisville Neighborhood Council
There are plenty of parks left to adopt, from neighborhood parks less than 20 acres to major urban parks ranging from 100 to 1,000 acres. Check them all out on this interactive map.

Ready to become a proud park parent? Local businesses, schools, neighborhood groups, and other community organizations can apply to adopt a park of their choosing and can renew their adoption annually.
 
Events
Thursday, Jan. 4
  • Jennifer Palmer: Collage | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 2-3 p.m. | Shawnee Branch Library, 3912 W. Broadway, Louisville | Free | This workshop is designed for ages 11-18 and will explore the art of up-cycled materials.
Friday, Jan. 5
  • A Late Night Silent Disco | Friday, Jan. 5 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Vernon Lanes, 1575 Story Ave., Louisville | $10 | Switch between three channels of music on your headset and dance in this vintage bowling alley.
Saturday, Jan. 6
  • Harry Potter Drag Brunch | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 10:45 a.m. + 1:30 p.m. | Le Moo, 2300 Lexington Rd., Louisville | Cost of purchase | Reservations are recommended for this breakfast and a show with local queens.
  • Born Cross Eyed | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | $15 | Relive your favorite Grateful Dead songs with this this Kentucky tribute band.
Sunday, Jan. 7
  • Magnify Your Future: Vision Board Workshop | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | WOW Factor Collective, 822 E. Market St., Ste. 100, Louisville | $55 | Manifest your dreams and set the tone for 2024 during this goal-setting brunch event.
Monday, Jan. 8
  • Music Video Mondays | Monday, Jan. 8 | 3-10 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Request your favorite music videos while sipping on half-priced pints.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
  • The Parklands Walking Club | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 8:30 a.m. | Ben Stout House, 8636 Turkey Run Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Join a park ranger for a 1.2-mile walk on the Boone’s Bottom Trail.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
  • Stephen King Book Discussion | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville | Free | Discuss the King of Horror’s book, “Elevation,” with fellow enthusiasts.
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News Notes
Weather
  • Derby City could see its first snowfall of the season this weekend. The National Weather Service said a storm system will pass through the region Friday night and into Saturday morning, bringing rain, snow flurries, and possibly one to three inches of accumulation. Bonus: Check out the full 2024 winter weather forecast. (The Courier Journal)
Number
  • $21.68 million. That’s the estimated economic impact from 26 events happening this month at the Kentucky Exposition Center + Kentucky International Convention Center. Over 121,000 attendees are projected to visit Louisville for things things like the North American Bee Expo, Jurassic Quest dino experience, and Kosair Circus.
Civic
  • It’s a new year to volunteer, and Louisville Metro has 60+ boards and commissions Louisvillians can apply to serve on to help the community. The Commission of Public Art, Housing Authority Board, and Landmarks Commission are just a few of the opportunities available.
Closing
  • The Speed Art Museum’s exhibit “Stories Retold” closes this Sunday, Jan. 7. The exhibition features nearly 100 works of American art from the Princeton University Art Museum — and it’s not the only thing making an exit. The Wiltshire Cafe inside the museum closed last Sunday.
Eat
  • After eight years of slinging tacos in the Highlands, Olé Hospitality Group closed its Baxter Avenue Taco Luchador location — but when one taqueria closes, another arepa opens. According to the restaurant group’s liquor license application, Olé plans to open a new Señora Arepa in the same spot. (Louisville Business First)
Community
  • The Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center in Crescent Hill will be closed for maintenance on Sunday, Jan. 14 + Monday, Jan. 15. Fun fact: The center is Metro’s only public indoor swimming pool, and it’s named after the Louisvillian and Olympic gold medalist known as, “Madame Butterfly.”
Try This
  • Logan Street Market’s New Year, New You workshop series kicks off this weekend with three classes: Juicing 101, Herbology & Longevity, and Intro to Vegan Cooking. Following these events, the market will also host a community wellness health fair + craft workshops later this month.
Stat
  • 40%. That’s how much Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) expanded TSA’s screening capacity over the summer — but SDF isn’t done yet. Construction on a new, state-of-the-art security checkpoint with the ability to accommodate up to 10 screening lanes is set to start within a year. Learn more.*
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Eat

Mole blanco anyone?

Noche Mexican BBQ dishes out a new winter menu
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Noche is located inside a renovated cathedral at 1838 Bardstown Rd. | Photo by Johanna Hribal of Frames + Letters Photography
Noche Mexican BBQ will launch its new winter menu tomorrow, Jan. 5, at its flagship Highlands restaurant (1838 Bardstown Rd.) — which you can’t miss since it’s located inside a huge historic Gothic Revival-style cathedral.

While the Noche burrito and quesadilla are exiting the dinner menu, some new dishes are entering the chat.

Here’s what’s coming to the dinner table:
  • Smoke brisket bolitas — fried rice balls with brisket + Oaxaca cheese served with cascabel chile aioli
  • Mole blanco — white chocolate and macadamia nuts
  • Vegan mole — sauteed mushrooms and potatoes
  • Enchiladas — brisket or chicken tinga + red or green enchilada sauce
Noche recently opened a second location at Paristown’s Village Market Food Hall. The new winter menu won’t be available here yet, but you can still get the aforementioned burrito and quesadilla at the new spot.

Both of Noche’s locations open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch + dinner.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
Fans of Loretta Lynn started a petition last October to rename Paintsville Lake State Park to “Loretta Lynn State Park,” following the country music star’s death. Now, they’re just few hundred signatures away from reaching their 25,000 goal.

The 1,140-acre park is located in Johnson County, where Lynn was born and raised a “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
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