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This one’s for the birds

Turn your lights off to help save migratory birds
Louisville downtown skyline
You’re not just saving birds, but money too — keeping lights off at night can help shrink your electrical bill. | Photo courtesy Louisville Tourism
You know what they say: Birds of a feather flock — and migrate — together.

Fun fact: As of yesterday, ~43 million migratory birds have flown over Louisville this fall on their way south for the winter.

However, not all of them will make it to their wintry destinations. The Smithsonian estimates that 300 million to 1 billion birds are killed each year due to collisions with lit buildings.

That’s why the Louisville Audubon Society is encouraging Derby City to turn off the lights during peak migration in the spring and fall: April and May + September and October.

It’s called Lights Out Louisville. Here’s what to do, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night — you could say a little bird told you:
  • Turn off unnecessary lights both indoors and outside
  • For outdoor lighting that is necessary, use a motion sensor and keep the lights pointed downward
  • Close your blinds, curtains, and shades
  • Use warm-colored bulbs — avoid white and blue colors
Birds usually begin to migrate 30 to 45 minutes after sunset, with most taking to the skies two to three hours afterward.

If you’re ready to take off and do your part, sign the pledge to join the cause — there’s even a separate pledge for businesses and organizations — or make a tax-deductible donation to the Louisville Audubon Society. A donation of $10+ gets you a free sign for your yard or window to help spread the word.

Bonus: Want to know which birds are currently migrating? Check out BirdCast to see the list, plus learn how many birds flew over Louisville last night.
Asked
 

Which migratory bird is passing through Louisville right now?
A. American redstart
B. Swainson’s thrush
C. Yellow-rumped warbler
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
 
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Spin-A-Thon | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5:15-7:15 p.m. | Wel at Humana | Free | Take a spin at one of three themed classes, and grab juice and snacks from Cherry Pickin’ Goods and Clean Eatz.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Birthday Bash Weekend | Friday, Oct. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Logan Street Market | | Free | Celebrate five years of this Shelby Park market with dancing, drink specials, crafts, games, a cake cutting, and a bounce house course for the kids.
Saturday, Oct. 12
  • Discover L+A+N+D at Bernheim | Saturday, Oct. 12, Saturday, Nov. 9, Saturday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, Clermont | Free | Explore the beauty in nature, biodiversity, and sustainability through grand-scale outdoor art and immersive, hands-on activities for all.*
  • Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 4-8 p.m. | Alberta O. Jones Park | Free | Paint pumpkins, nibble on free food, engage with youth vendors, take in performances, and play fall games.
Friday, Oct. 25
  • Downtown Silent Disco | Friday, Oct. 25 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park | Free | Sing and dance the night away in your favorite Halloween costume while you enjoy food and drinks and a Trunk-or-Treat addition under the city lights — all ages are welcome.*
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News Notes
Drink
  • Giddy up — High Horse Bar is on the move. The bar announced that it will be moving from its current location in Butchertown to a smaller space on East Market Street in NuLu at the end of the year. No word on if the iconic sign will also make the move, but we’ll assume the new digs are air conditioned.
Environment
  • Three city buildings are going green with new solar panel installations. The Metro Government will install the panels at the Southwick Community Center, the Iroquois Branch Library, and Fire Engine 8 in the Klondike neighborhood as part of the Solarize Louisville program, saving over $18,000 annually on energy costs.
Civic
  • The Crescent Hill Water Treatment Plant is getting a $36 million upgrade. A new secondary pump station will be built, offering support to the facility’s older pump. Construction will begin in January and take nearly two years. (Louisville Business First)
Health
  • Norton Children’s Hospital was named the best children’s hospital in Kentucky by US News and World Report in its list of “Best Children’s Hospitals.” Norton was nationally recognized in seven specialties, including being ranked No. 14 for diabetes + endocrinology. Read up on the superlatives.
Talk
  • Take a peek into the paranormal this Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Jeffersontown Branch Library with ghost hunter Keith Age of the SyFy show “Spooked.” The founder of the Louisville Ghost Hunters Society, Age will share his experiences from 30 years of paranormal research. The talk — and the chills — are free.
Outdoors
  • The final Mulch Monday of the year is next week, Oct. 14. Pick up free mulch for your garden or flower bed at Louisville Urban Forestry — just bring your own container, like a trailer, your truck bed, buckets, or garbage bins.
Sports
  • In their loss to SMU last weekend, the Louisville football offense gave up three sacks for 29 yards, but the defense didn’t get to the Mustang’s quarterback once. Go in-depth with game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Biz
    • Want more eyes on your business but can’t figure out how to get them? We’ll let you in on a secret… Our self-service advertising portal is designed to help you reach our local audience through listings, banner ads, and articles. Get started.
    Networking
    • You’re invited to the 2024 Bullitt County Chamber Annual Dinner, happening on Thursday, Oct. 24. Celebrate Chamber members, the organization’s key accomplishments of the past year, and see how they plan on continuing their mission to connect members and empower businesses in the future. Secure your seat.*
     
    Opening

    A twist of fate

    MaybeItsFate to hold grand opening
    Orange stool chairs sit in front of a window.
    The Story Avenue building features two floors of members-only gather space. | Photo courtesy MaybeItsFate
    As fate would have it, a new artist space is opening in Butchertown.

    MaybeItsFate is a for-profit artist cooperative + social club, and it has moved into a permanent space on Story Avenue.

    The location will feature public art exhibitions and serve as a “salon-like” gathering space for members to work, network, mingle, and more.

    It’s $19 per month — with a one-time $120 initiation fee — to join the club. Membership includes:
    • A share of the equity of MaybeItsFate — membership equals ownership
    • Access to the building between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., with a virtual key
    • Space to work, host meetings, create, and meet other artists
    • Complimentary coffee from Please & Thank You
    MaybeItsFate will host a grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 12, 5-9 p.m. featuring the debut of the public art exhibition “Let’s Start With Beauty.” The exhibition will be up through Saturday, Dec. 21.
    The Buy
     
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    ⚡ Throw out your tired non-stick cookware + get 62% off three non-stick pans rated 4.7 stars.
    ⚡ This set of 24 glass food storage containers is 56% off.
    ⚡ These best-selling floating Halloween candles are 47% off.
     
     
    The Wrap
     
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    Today’s edition by:
    Jeff
    From the editor
    We’re made in the shade, LOU. That’s because Trees Louisville is kicking off Louisville Tree Week with a tree giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Churchill Downs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — limit two trees per household.
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