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• Connect the Dots: Sports | Saturday, April 13 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Iroquois Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave., Louisville | Free | Learn about the intersections of disability and play from blind athletes and health professionals in this kid-friendly program.
• TreeFest 2024 | Saturday, April 13 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Petersburg Park, 5008 E. Indian Trail, Louisville | Free | Celebrate Arbor Day with outdoor activities + get free trees to plant in your own yard.
• Giving Back Gala | Saturday, April 13 | 5-10 p.m. | Angels Envy Bourbon Club, L&N Stadium, 2550 S. Floyd St., Louisville | $80-$100 | Help Southeast Community Ministries celebrate its volunteers with a full buffet, drink tickets, and raffles.

• Family Afterglow New Parent Group | Sunday, April 14 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Noble Funk Brewing Company, 922 S. 2nd St., Louisville | Free | Meet other young families with children under one year old + learn to get out and about with your new baby.

• Taps on the Terrace | Monday, April 15 | 4-6 p.m. | Bar Genevieve, 730 E. Market St., Louisville | Free | Treat yourself to a $10 espresso martini, $8 rosé, or $5 draft beer on the rooftop of this NuLu hotel.

• Louisville Cardinals Baseball vs. Kentucky Wildcats | Tuesday, April 16 | 7 p.m. | Jim Patterson Stadium, 3015 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $5-$12 | Watch two Bluegrass teams go head-to-head on the diamond.

• Alzheimer’s Educational Conference | Wednesday, April 17 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hilton Garden Louisville Airport, 2735 Crittenden Dr., Louisville | Free | Get information on Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, and support services.

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• Jefferson County Public Schools will no longer offer transportation to many students in the 2024-2025 school year. Wednesday evening, the Jefferson County Board of Education voted to cut transportation for a majority of magnet and traditional schools. The vote comes as the district continues to grapple with transportation issues. (WHAS11)

• Bruno Mars will headline the 2024 Trifecta Derby Eve Gala on May 3. The red carpet, black tie event is nearly sold out. The location has not yet been announced, but the organizers say it will happen “near Slugger Field.” (WDRB)

• The Spring into Derby Art Market returns to Paristown this weekend. Shop 70+ local and regional artists at Christy’s Garden (720 Brent St.) Friday-Sunday. The event is free to the public and will feature live music each day.

• Next week marks the beginning of Louisville Taco Week, which runs April 15-21. Participating restaurants will offer $2.50 tacos + signature dishes. Download the app to plan your week-long Taco Tuesday.

• Norton Healthcare is helping JCPS high school students pursue a practical nursing diploma + get hands-on experience while finishing high school. There will be an open house for interested seniors this Saturday, April 13, 9-11 a.m. at Galen College (3050 Terra Crossing Blvd.). (WDRB)

• Sophia D. and Violet V. won the 2024 Summer Camp T-shirt Design Contest at the Louisville Zoo. Sophia’s design honors bears around the world, while Violet’s proclaims “Grizzlies GROWL, but we ROAR.” The first place winner will be featured on this summer’s Safari Day camp t-shirt.

• Spring football practice is well underway for the Cards. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Wednesday, May 8, 3-6 p.m. in Alberta O. Jones Park (744 S. 23rd St.)
• Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd.)