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Kentucky State Parks celebrate National Trails Day June 1

Submitted by Ali Hammond on Saturday, May 25th, 7:53 pm
Kentucky State Parks celebrate National Trails Day June 1

FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky State Parks will be taking part in National Trails Day on June 1 with events across

the state to recognize the excellent hiking opportunities at state parks.

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Louisville & The Civil War: How Local Influences Changed American History

Submitted by Rachael Clark on Saturday, May 25th, 7:40 am
Louisville & The Civil War: How Local Influences Changed American History

From Jason Smith

LOUISVILLE, KY - On Sunday, June 2nd, 2 pm, at the Conrad Caldwell House (1402 St James Court), historian and architect Steve Wiser will be giving a presentation entitled: ““Louisville & The Civil War: How Local Influences Changed American History”.
 
While there were no significant civil war battles within the metro Louisville region, individuals and events thatwere connected to the city greatly impacted the outcome of the Civil War.  Mr. Wiser will feature these strategic influences.  Included in his talk will be the heroics of Andrew Cowan at Gettysburg, Thomas Speed’s participation on the ‘March to the Sea’, and Robert Anderson’s relationship with Abraham Lincoln.
 
Mr. Wiser is a well-known local historian and architect.

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Kentucky Science Center announces Great Big Science To-Do: SENSEational

Submitted by Rachael Clark on Saturday, May 25th, 7:33 am
Kentucky Science Center announces Great Big Science To-Do: SENSEational

From Hannah Clore

LOUSVILLE, KY – Kentucky Science Center reveals a whole new theme under its Great Big Science To-Do umbrella. This time…. it’s SENSEational, a festival of sensory science featuring hands-on experiences developed by Science Center staff. This festival will be housed on the first floor exhibit gallery and will run June 1-30.

“Our senses are how we interact with and gather information about the world in which we live,” said Science Center Executive Director, Joanna Haas. “Great Big Science To-Do is a unique approach to hands-on science, where experimentation, observation and curiosity are encouraged and cultivated.”  

Great Big Science To-Do: SENSEational focuses on the different ways human beings explore their surroundings through their senses. The exhibit features three main interactive areas.

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Registration open for 100 Wise Women

Submitted by Rachael Clark on Saturday, May 25th, 7:21 am
Registration open for 100 Wise Women

From Holly Prather

LOUISVILLE, KY  – The wise woman tasked with transforming Louisville into “the most fit city in the country,” Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, will be the featured keynote speaker for the next 100 Wise Women event on Wednesday, June 12 from 8-10 a.m.

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Kentucky Science Center announces Great Big Science To-Do: SENSEational

Submitted by Sidney Abramson on Friday, May 24th, 9:11 pm
Kentucky Science Center announces Great Big Science To-Do: SENSEational

From Hannah Clore

Louisville, KY – Kentucky Science Center reveals a whole new theme under its Great Big Science To-Do umbrella. This time, it’s a sensational festival of sensory science featuring hands-on experiences developed by Science Center staff. This festival will be housed on the first floor exhibit gallery and will run June 1-30.

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Celebrate National Doughnut Day! Stop In For a Free Sweet Treat

Submitted by Jorianna Able on Friday, May 24th, 10:27 am
Celebrate National Doughnut Day! Stop In For a Free Sweet Treat

Stop in to Krispy Kreme on June 7 for a FREE doughnut of any variety. No purchase necessary.

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Derby Dinner Playhouse to premiere "You're Only Young Twice"

Submitted by Jorianna Able on Friday, May 24th, 10:17 am
Derby Dinner Playhouse to premiere "You're Only Young Twice"

From Annie Myers

Derby Dinner Playhouse kicks off their 39TH season for 2013-2014 with a regional premiere of the comedy "You're Only Young Twice", opening May 21 and running through June 30, 2013.

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