06.26.2024

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Alley Cat Advocates is raising money fur a good cause

A small tortoise-shell cat smells a person's hand outside

If you see an unowned cat with a docked ear, it means it’s been neutered by Alley Cat Advocates. | Photo via Alley Cat Advocates

Alley Cat Advocates is responsible for one of the most successful unowned cat management programs in the nation, and you can help maintain that status — while winning some cool prizes.

Who are these advo-cats?

Alley Cat Advocates started in 1999 with the mission to spay and neuter unowned cats in Louisville and reduce future populations. Unlike an animal shelter or humane society, Alley Cat Advocates doesn’t focus on trying to find homes for every unowned cat. Instead, its “trap-neuter-release” (TNR) program is designed to curb the growth of unowned cat colonies — and it works.

A 2020 study found that Alley Cat Advocates’ TNR program was responsible for a 43% decrease in cats admitted to the Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) shelter over an eight-year period. Even still, LMAS is currently at capacity and looking for prospective pet parents.

Here’s where you come in

Alley Cat Advocates is hosting its 16th annual Cat’s Meow fundraiser Thursday, June 27, 6-8:30 p.m. at Ice House (226 E. Washington St.). Tickets are available for $25, but don’t miss out on the raffle. Here’s just a few of the prizes up for grabs:

A private wine class for up to 20 people at Total Wine
A float session and massage at Apex Massage and Wellness
A local business gift card package to Carmichael’s bookstore and Hess Landscaping

Raffle chances are available online or on the day of the event, with a limited number for each item. The drawings take place 7-8 p.m., and you don’t even need to be present to win.

If you have a cat in your neighborhood, call 502-634-8777 to get in touch with Alley Cat Advocates and see what you can do to help.

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Events

Wednesday, June 26

Kentucky Medical Marijuana License Info | Wednesday, June 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Work The Metal, Butchertown Market Building, 1201 Story Ave., Louisville | Free | Learn more about Kentucky’s medical marijuana program + how to apply or participate.
Trivia Nights 2024 at the Louisville Zoo | Wednesday, June 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $25 | Demonstrate your wild knowledge and compete to win prizes on your own or with a team.

Thursday, June 27

Nerd Nite Louisville | Thursday, June 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co., 514 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Cost of purhcase | Watch three locals give a presentation on their niche topic subjects while sipping on your favorite beers.

Friday, June 28

Mellow Summer Day Camp | Friday, June 28 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $50-$60 | Explore nature with a hike, kayaking, journaling, and art at this all-adults summer camp.

Saturday, June 29

Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours | Saturday, June 29 | 10-11:30 a.m. | 401 W. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Join a Louisville author and historian for a walk down Waterfront Park from the Belle of Louisville to the Abraham Lincoln statue.

Sunday, June 30

Artists of 40059 Opening Reception | Sunday, June 30 | 2-5 p.m. | Prospect City Hall, 9200 US Hwy. 42, Prospect | Free | See the opening of a new round of visual art + meet the local artists behind the work.

Friday, July 12

Berea Craft Festival | Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14 | Times vary | Indian Fort Theater, Off I-75 Exits 76 & 77, Berea | $5-$6 | Explore 100+ artists, demonstrations, live music, food vendors, and more at this 43rd annual celebration — find event updates on the Facebook page.*

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News Notes

Cause

Preston Arts Center is seeking patronage and support after its move to a new location at 8101 Warwick Ave. The 83-year-old art supply store says many existing customers still don’t know about the new location. The Center offers art supplies + classes in watercolor, oil painting, stained glass, and more. (LEO Weekly)

Closing

Harvey’s Cafe + Cheese Shop is closing sometime in the coming weeks after five years in business. Stop by the Australian bar and restaurant for a cheesy last bite Tuesday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No closing date has been announced.

Health

Baptist Health is opening a new rehab hospital at 11800 Bluegrass Pkwy. this week. The 40-bed inpatient facility will offer services for patients recovering from strokes, brain + spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. It’s the first new Baptist Health hospital in 33 years. (Louisville Business First)

Edu

UofL ranked No. 489 out of nearly 21,000 on the Center for World University Rankings’ list, making it one of the top 500 universities in the world. Research papers published, highly-cited research papers, and graduate employablility were among its strongest traits. (UofL News)

Louisvillian

Chappell Roan headlined the Kentuckiana Pride Festival this month, but she can’t seem to leave LOU behind. The singer wore a dress by Derby City designer Gunnar Deatherage on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” while performing “Good Luck Babe.” Maybe her next album will feature a bourbon supernova. (Courier Journal)

Arts

Revelry Gallery (742 E. Market St.) will open its 5th annual ALT art show on Friday, July 5, 6-9 p.m. Local artists turned to pre-contemporary art — think artists like Vincent Van Gogh — for inspiration in mediums like sculpture and paper quilling. The show runs through Monday, July 29.

Sports

Louisville basketball is going tropical as Pat Kelsey’s Cardinals head to the Bahamas for an exhibition tour this month. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Finance

This card is a cash rewards dream, ft. unlimited cash rewards on purchases, a $200 bonus after spending $500, and a long intro APR on purchases + balance transfers. Reward seekers, say it with us: Cha-ching.*

Travel

If you’re catching a flight out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) soon, consider adding extra time to navigate the airport during the busy travel season. SDF suggests arriving at least two hours before your flight’s departure to allow plenty of time to navigate the airport.*

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Culture

How to navigate our community events page

Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels

You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Event search tools

First, head to our Events page.

Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:

Magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.
Descending list icon (desktop): Choose how you want events for each day to be ordered — by time, popularity, or alphabetically.

Add your own event

You can add your own events to our community calendar. Here’s how:

“Add Event” calendar button: Click or tap the purple button in the right-hand corner to create a login and input your event information. We need the name, date(s), time(s), location, price, and a brief description.

Bonus: You can always upload events for free, or choose a paid option to guarantee that it’s listed in our newsletter. Review our promotional offerings before clicking “submit.”

Happy event hunting

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

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