Help local farms feed their livestock with your leftover holiday decor. | Photo via Flickr
Not sure how to deal with pumpkin disposal this year? We’ve got the perfect recommendation for you. And the answer is a lot cuter than you might think.
Meet Pumpkins For Pigs, a Virginia-based organization founded to reroute leftover pumpkins and other items to farms, sanctuaries, and rescues for feed or compost. What began with 10 local partners has grown into 600+ drop-off sites across the US and Canada.
How you can donate
There are a few locations around the Bluegrass region, including Saylor Family Farm in Louisville. Make sure to check out each farm’s drop-off instructions, as they differ.
Other pumpkin donation options
There are a few other options for your unused gourds around town.
Butterfly Valley Rescue | Donate your uncarved, unpainted pumpkins to this local animal rescue. Text 502-791-5865 to receive a drop-off address.
Tribe Animal Sanctuary | Now through Friday, Nov. 11, Tribe is accepting uncarved and unpainted pumpkins for its animals.
Cook with pumpkins | Pigs aren’t the only animals that enjoy a pumpkin snack. Every part of the pumpkin is edible to humans, too.
Christmas Market | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Shop for handmade stocking stuffers and gifts to go under the tree at this holly jolly market. Enjoy food trucks, 20% off in the shops, site tours, and more.*
Road closures are expected to remain in place near the airport following Tuesday’s plane crash. Stay up to date with detours and closures on the Public Works website.
Development
An $86 million development project is coming to Phoenix Hill. The project involving solar-powered affordable housing units has been in the works for years, but recently secured a significant portion of its funding. (WDRB)
Seasonal
Reservations are available for 4th Street Live’s holiday pop-up Tinsel Tavern. Get holiday-themed drinks and festive small bites starting Friday, Nov. 21.
Sports
Racing Louisville will play its first-ever playoff game this Saturday, Nov. 8 in Washington, DC PG&J’s dog bar will host a watch party starting at 11:45 a.m.
Traffic
The southbound lanes of the Kennedy Bridge will be closed this Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. through 10 a.m. the following morning. Consider the Clark Memorial if you’re coming into Louisville from Indiana. (WDRB)
Seasonal
Embrace the beauty of fall at Bernheim. Enjoy nature’s splendor at Canopy Tree Walk, hike to see the Forest Giants, or play at the 17-acre nature playground. Engage with nature through a guided walk or program. Plan your fall adventure.*
Sports
Louisville Cardinals face a critical juncture as running back Isaac Brown’s injury threatens their rushing attack heading into the final stretch of the season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
If you’re a Costco shopper, you know about the $1.50 hot dog. But are you in on these other 10 lesser-known hacks all Costco shoppers should know about?*
Finance
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City Guide
How to give back
Food takes center stage on Thanksgiving, but not everyone in Derby City has access -- you can help change that. | Photo courtesy Dare to Care
With the holidays coming up, an increase in need for food assistance, and the recent tragedy at UPS, many Louisvillians are looking for ways to give back. Earlier this week, we brought you some places you can donate food to help your neighbors in need. Today we have some ways to help by donating your time.
Dare to Care | Fight hunger in the community when you volunteer at one of Dare to Care’s 300 food pantries or kitchens. You can also assist shoppers at the Mobile Market, sort food in a warehouse + distribute meals.
Feed Louisville | Help make the 1,000 meals produced in Feed Louisville’s headquarters Monday through Friday. You can help by cooking during regular hours, joining the night kitchen team, or helping distribute meals + perform outreach.
The Table | Work a shift as a server or cook at this pay-what-you-can restaurant in the Portland neighborhood.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
My heart goes out to anyone impacted by this week’s tragedy at the airport. We will keep you posted as opportunities to support and honor those affected most directly arise. Until then, I’ll be spending an extra few minutes hugging my cats, my partner, and my friends, and I hope you’ll do the same.
Take a page out of George Bailey’s book and spend some time resting in the sun.
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