The Grassroots Gala - LOOK what's Happening...

Friday, June 1, 2012 4th Street (600 Block between Broadway and Chestnut) 4 - 10 PM Don't Let the name fool you, there's nothing fancy about our gala... The Grassroots Gala is the authentic celebration of all Louisville neighborhoods providing the opportunity to showcase their individual character and unique assets while celebrating our local partners. Neighborhood Booths Neighborhood, Homeowner and Condo and Suburban City booths will highlight neighborhoods in many different, creative ways. This is your opportunity to learn about many neighborhoods in our community, reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and expand your network. Local Partner Booths Partners to Center For Neighborhoods and neighborhoods will set up information booths to highlight their involvement in the community and neighborhoods while demonstrating the benefits of collaborations between neighborhoods and local nonprofits and businesses. YOUR Community Awareness Booth Stop by the Metro Council/CFN booth: connect with your Metro Council District representative and identify and/or register your neighborhood, homeowner or condo association or suburban city. Receive information on your Metro Council District. Show pride for your neighborhood by making an "I (insert your neighborhood name)" button to wear during the gala. Record a "Pop Your Hood" segment about your neighborhood for Crescent Hill Radio. Mark your neighborhood on the community map, plus more! "Keep Louisville Weird" Raffle Items from members of the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will be raffled off during the event with tickets available for purchase online prior to the event; $5.00 per chance. $25.00 tickets for special "packages" will be presold online prior to the event. All drawings will take place at the gala. Performances (beginning at 4:00 pm) Down By the Wayside Choir The Muddy Walters John Gage A Girl Named Earl Leigh Ann Yost King Kong Meet and Greet Happy Hour - Center For Neighborhoods Members ONLY! Meet the authors of "Two Centuries of Black Louisville," Merv Aubespin, Kenneth Clay and J. Blain Hudson, as they briefly reflect on their writings followed by an autograph session in the lobby of the historic Henry Clay Building. Neighborhood Street Feast Enjoy a variety of tasty, local fares from Louisville's finest food truck vendors - All on one street! No matter what you're craving -they'll have it: Lil Cheezers, Got It On A Bun @ Booty's Diner, Holy Mole, San Diego Sandwich Works, Holy Smokes Pitmaster Q, Busta Grill and Louisville Dessert Truck. Community Beer Garden Relax with neighbors and friends in the garden or "take a stroll" through Louisville neighborhoods. Additional beverages will be offered. Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. "Down and Dirty" Kids' Area with Breaking New Grounds Learn how kitchen scraps, old newspapers and junk mail can be turned into new soil by building a worm habitat to take home and discover the wonder of composting.

WANTED: Volunteers for Grassroots Gala

Volunteers needed! Together, we can make the gala FUN and successful! We need volunteers before, during and after the event. Please consider helping us out at the Grassroots Gala ! CFN is looking for volunteers to help in the following areas or committees: Set up Metro Council/CFN Community Booth Meet and Greet w/Authors "Keep Louisville Weird" Raffle Booth Tear down Volunteers have many time slots to choose from beginning at Noon through 11:30 pm. Most shifts are 2 hours, but please let us know what works for you! It is easy to sign up: Email Lisa at lisad@centerforneighborhoods.org or call, 589.0343.

POP Your Hood!!!

A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY Center For Neighborhoods is partnering with Crescent Hill Radio to provide neighborhoods a great chance to communicate their pride across the airwaves!!! "Pop Your Hood" is a new radio segment that allows community members to chime in about the good things within their neighborhoods. "Pop Your Hood" is now open for submissions to all neighborhood, homeowner and condo association and Suburban Cities!!! Submissions may either be an audio file or written scripts. For a copy of the specific guidelines on how to submit and where to send or to receive a sample audio or questions, contact Lisa @ lisad@centerforneighborhoods.org or 589.0343. Your resulting segments will air starting in April 2012 on Crescent Hill Radio. Pop Your Hood will be included on the weekly community variety program Keep Hearing Voices, and also included in CHR's community announcement spots. Thanks! We look forward to featuring your neighborhood on Crescent Hill Radio! LONG LIVE LOCAL! What is Crescent Hill Radio? Crescent Hill Radio is a local nonprofit radio station that features only local and regional music, programming, and community information. It started out as a low power AM station on the dial (AM 1650), but is now widely accessed via the internet, where it is available anywhere in the world by live stream, 24 hours a day. The goal of Crescent Hill Radio is to provide local bands and musicians a place to air their music, and provide a community radio station with participation from community organizations and local businesses. You can find out more info, and listen to the unique sounds of our local and regional community, at www.crescenthillradio.com

Grassroots Gala - Booth Registration

REGISTER YOUR BOOTH TODAY!!! Neighborhood, Homeowner, Condo and Suburban City Booths Your booth at the Grassroots Gala can highlight your neighborhood in any manner your members feel appropriate. Be creative! Each booth space consist of an eight foot table and two chairs. Bring photos and highlight your neighborhood history Raise money for your group: Raffle of an item from a neighborhood artisan or store Sell neighborhood merchandise or memberships Partner with a neighborhood business giving away samples or baubles Conduct a survey Feature a neighborhood "jewel," attraction or park Promote neighborhood events It's your space and your event - make it special! Next Steps Towards Participation This information is being sent out well in advance of the Grassroots Gala in order to give neighborhood groups ample time to organize their booths. Discuss the opportunity to SHOWCASE your neighborhood at the next meeting or start now through email with your Board of Directors Reserve your space: Submit a booth form to Center For Neighborhoods Begin planning! Need support? Contact us and we'll gladly answer any questions or provide you with guidance Contact Center For Neighborhoods: For additional information on the Grassroots Gala and Booth Set-up To receive a booth registration form Confirm your intent to participate at the gala Reserve a booth CFN - 610 S. 4th St., Ste. 701, Louisville, KY, 40202, 502.589.0343 or lisad@centerforneighborhoods.org. Registrations due by May 15th, 2012.

PAL/BRICC Coalition Meeting

PAL Coalition members are partnering with U of L's BRICC Coalition and Bradford Health Services Tuesday, April 10th 11:30 - 1:00 pm Metro United Way Community Room 334 East Broadway Louisville, KY 40208 Presentation by Zach Crouch - MAMFT, Primary Counselor Bradford Health Services "Current Trends In Addiction: Opana and other substances" Lunch will be provided and seating is limited. Please RSVP. PLEASE E-MAIL TOMY MOLLOY TO RSVP!! at tomym@centerforneighborhoods.org Feel free to forward this along to other partners, parents, school officials, ANYONE interested in local trends in prescription drugs and other substances. PAL Mission: "To reduce the incidence of substance abuse by young people residing in the 7th Street Corridor of Central Louisville through a collaborative coalition that coordinates resources through public policy, laws, revenue and strategy development."

Neighborhood News and Happenings

Friday, April 6th: First Friday Trolley Hop, Main and Market Street corridors, 5 - 11 pm. The trolleys will take participants to various art galleries, restaurants, and shops. For additional information or to view a map of the trolley route and parking options, visit www.ldmd.org or email trolleyhop@ldmd.org. Saturday, April 7th: 20th Annual Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade, Frankfort Ave., 11:45 am. This is a FREE, family-friendly event. A trolley will run along the Avenue after the parade until 2:00 pm. For more information, call Michaelle at (502) 419-6159 or visit www.frankfortave.com. Monday, April 9th: Neighborhood Rountable hosted by New Directions Housing Corporation, 1000 E. Liberty St., Dinner - 5:30 pm, Meeting - 6:pm. The meeting will begin with a visit by Mayor Greg Fischer. Other agenda items include a presentation about the Portland neighborhood and its new Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic Area (NRSA) status, the upcoming Repair Affair, the Property Report, and more. RSVP to Lydia at 502.719.7169 Saturday, April 14th: District 22 Brightside Spring Community-Wide Cleanup!, meet at Fern Creek Community Center located,6104 Bardstown Road (next door to the Fern Creek Fire Dept. and across the street from Fern Creek Traditional High School, 8 am - Noon. Monday, April 16: Beargrass Creek Alliance Monthly Meeting, Crescent Hill Public Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. Saturday, April 21st: Spring Yard Sale at Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Avenue, 8 am - 1 pm. "Rain or Shine". To participate send $20 (checks payable to the Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation) no later than April 13th; include your name, address, e-mail and/or phone number. Late submissions will be charged $25 if space is available. Envelopes should read:ATTN: Spring Yard Sale, PD Foundation, 301 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY, 40206. Sunday, April 22nd: Deer Park Neighborhood Association 2011 Deer Park Appreciation Award Celebration to honor recipient, Stan Esterle, Deer Park Baptist Church, 1733 Bardstown Road, 5 pm. Bring your favorite dish and participate in the Highlands potluck along with a card of gratitude for Stan.