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Annual Wellness
Take an Annual Wellness test and get individualized results with a Women’s Health Test or Men’s Health Test — offering a comprehensive assessment of your overall health and alerts to common concerns like diabetes, heart disease, hormone levels + more.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
All people 45+ at average risk should get screened for colon cancer, and the ColoFIT Colon Cancer Home Collection Test offers a way to do so — by testing for hidden blood in stool (a potential indicator of colon cancer) — without leaving home.
Feeling sluggish? Find out if you’re low in key vitamins and minerals with a Micronutrient Test — measuring the levels of six essential micronutrients in your blood (like vitamin D, folate, magnesium + more).
Seasonal Allergies
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Sips & Science | Thursday, May 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $20 | Sip an adult beverage while you explore the Science Center after hours — no kids allowed at this 21+ event.
Friday, May 10
Coffee: Creators Fest | Friday, May 10 | 11 a.m. | Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $24-$50 | Hear new orchestral works from three artists-in-residence under the baton of Teddy Abrams.
Saturday, May 11
Rambler Garden Club Annual Plant Sale | Saturday, May 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Springdale Presbyterian Church, 7812 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville | Free | Shop garden plants for a cause — all proceeds go back into local ecologically-minded organizations.
International Food Truck Festival | Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Big Four Lawn and Swing Garden, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Eat your way around the world with more than 25 food trucks, featuring different cuisines.
Sunday, May 12
Mother’s Day at PG&J’s Dog Park Bar | Sunday, May 12 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | PG&J’s Dog Park Bar, 800 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Celebrate moms with live jazz, drinks, snacks, crafts, and pups.
Flower Steaming on Silk | Sunday, May 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Preston Arts Center, 8101 Warwick Ave., Louisville | $85 | Dye your own silk scarf with plant pigments and patterns — feel free to bring your own flowers and leaves.
Wednesday, May 22
LeadingBetter™ Summit | Wednesday, May 22 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W Main St., Louisville | $495 | Calling all professionals and entrepreneurs: Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the region’s largest communication + collaboration event.*
UofL Health is expected to break ground on a new $25 million cancer research center in Bullitt County within the year. The Center for Rural Cancer Education and Research will join the UofL South Hospital campus at 1903 W. Hebron Ln. in Shepherdsville and expand access for patients outside Louisville.
Edu
The Jefferson County Board of Education voted last night on new school start times for the 2024-25 school year. Scenario One passed with a 4-3 vote, with the caveat that administration will return with an improved 2025-26 plan by December 1 of this year.
Civic
Mayor Craig Greenberg proclaimed this week as Air Quality Awareness Week, encouraging residents to stay aware of the air quality on a day-to-day basis. The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District offers 24/7 reports on air quality and issues alerts when needed.
Family
The Louisville Zoo is offering free tickets to moms this Sunday, May 12 for Mother’s Day. The offer extends to regular admission, but not Wild Lights. Speaking of which, Wild Lights has been extended through Sunday, June 16.
History
The Louisville Historical League will host a community discussion on historic preservation at the Chapel of St. Philip Neri (236 Woodbine Ave.) this Saturday, May 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature panelists + moderators from numerous local groups dedicated to preservation.
Outdoors
Nearly $500,000 in improvements are slated for Long Run Park (1605 Flat Rock Rd.) by the end of the year. The restrooms and parking lot will be made more accessible and the 40-year-old basketball court will be improved. Parking will be limited until the project is finished this fall.
Sports
Pat Kelsey is recruiting from all over the country, but players with Kentucky ties are also getting in on the game. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Travel
Heading to the airport soon? Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) wants to help you spend less to get there. See how simple it is to save $5 on an Uber or Lyft rideshare to SDF or pre-book Express Shuttle Lot parking (just $5 per day).*
Wellness
Purple Carrot delivers plant-based meals right to your door. This month’s chef-prepared meal kits are spring-themed + filled with seasonal ingredients (think: Super Greens Fried Rice with Peanut Drizzle).*
The Pop-Up Drop-Offs run monthly from March to November | Photo via Louisville Metro
This Saturday, May 11 is Louisville Metro’s next free recycling + large item disposal event. This month’s Pop-Up Drop-Off will be at the UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N. Whittington Pkwy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Here’s what you can offload:
Electronic items like cell phones and computers — no batteries or light bulbs,those go to the Haz Bin.
Furniture + appliances, except refrigerators or anything else containing Freon
In 2022, 46.8% of the material dropped off was diverted from the landfill, but that’s only possible with your help. Separate your loads into the right categories, so the recyclables can actually be recycled.
Bonus: you can schedule large-item pickup anytime.
First the trunks, now the house. A $13 million Los Angeles mansion once owned by Muhammad Ali is up for auction. So for just about $18.5 million, you could display his old trunks in his old house, but you’d have to leave LOU. Ithink I’ll save my millions.
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