Community Listings

Special Events

ElderServe at Oak and Acorn Center — inaugural “Dine and Discover” lunch program features speaker Reginald Meeks, Aug. 23, 11:30-12:30pm, 631 S. 28th St., 582-0270.
••Oldham County History Center — “Queen’s Lunch” offers exact menu prepared for Queen Elizabeth II by Yvonne Williams in 1986, includes panel discussion “Food Traditions and Culture,” Aug. 24, noon, $15 mem., $18 non-mem., 106 N. Second Ave., La Grange, 222-0826.
“Toast to Life Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Dinner” — includes sit-down dinner, silent auction and more, Aug. 25, 6pm, free, The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave., 899-6939.
Festival Plaza — sixth annual “Texas Roadhouse Stampede for Visually Impaired Preschool Services” is a 5K to raise funds for the VIPS agency, includes an “Afterbash” with live entertainment, food, drink, awards and door prizes, Aug. 26, 9pm, $18 pre-register, $25 after Aug 24, 129 East River Rd., 636-3207.
••Churchill Downs — Millionaires Row will host Kentucky Humane Society’s “Roarin’ 20’s Tuxes & Tails Gala,” includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, open bar, live auction, music, dancing, and adoptable pets, black tie optional, all proceeds benefit the Kentucky Humane Society, Aug. 26, 6pm, $100, 700 Central Ave., 366-3355.
6th Annual Pancake Breakfast — presented by Silver Creek Kiwanis, all funds raised will go to fund projects within the community, Aug. 26, 7am, free but donations accepted, Silver Creek Kiwanis Club, 101 S New Albany Ave., 593-3044.
50 Best Dressed Women — fashion show, proceeds go to Kids Acting Against Cancer and Community Health Charities, Aug 26, $150, Seelbach Hotel, 500 Fourth Ave., 899-5946.
Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center — Canoe Program on the River, Aug. 26, Sept. 9 and Oct. 7, 9am, Clarksville, (812) 280-9970.
Greyhound Gathering — annual event invites all owners of greyhounds or retired racers to convene to learn more about the dogs, games and prizes, Aug. 26, noon-5pm, $5 donation, Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds, located 10 miles northeast of downtown Jeffersonville, www.GPALouisville.org.
Our Lady of Sorrows — welcome ceremony for the Montessori School of Louisville, includes appearances by area dignitaries, a flag ceremony, ribbon cutting, Aug. 27, noon, free, 770 Eastern Pkwy., 741-0397.
ASPCA Annual Humane Award Nominations — Nominate animals and humans who have furthered animal welfare or engaged in animal heroism in past year, deadline Aug. 31, www.aspca.org/nominate.
Full Moon Ghost Tours — tours of Old Louisville’s Victorian neighborhood: Sept. 7, Oct. 7, Nov. 5, Dec. 5, every tour departs from the Visitors Center at 9pm, 218 West Oak St., 637-2922.
Beechmont Open Air Market — market offering cut flowers, gourmet snacks, herbs, and craft items, Beechmont Baptist Church at Southern Pkwy and Wellington, market will be open every Sat. thru Sept. 30, 8am-noon, 367-2652.
La Grange Farmers Market — wide-range of home-processed produce, materials, plants and artwork, thru Sept. 30, 8am-noon, Oldham Co. Courthouse, 100 W. Main St., 269-0126.
Missionary Baptist Church/Meyzeek Middle School — farmers markets offering farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, honey, herbs and rabbits, open every Sat., 9am-noon, located at 38th and Market, and at 828 S. Jackson St., open through mid-October, 775-4041.
Historic Walking Tours — Oldham Co. History Center leads tours of historic downtown La Grange, thru Oct. 28, 11am, $3, 106 N. Second Ave., La Grange, Ky., 222-0826.

Lectures/Classes

••Desegregation Education Summit — informs public about pertinent educational issues, Aug. 26, 8:30am registration, 9am-2:30pm, free, Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1901 W Muhammad Ali Blvd., 778-6408.
Kumasi Short Staff workshop — instructed by grandmaster H. Cook, proceeds donated to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, Aug. 26, 10am-4pm, $45 mem., $50 non-mem., GMC Multi-Arts Academy, 2425 Bardstown Rd., 551-7495.
••Henna 101 Classes — last Tue. of month, 6-8:30pm, by appointment at Soul Spot Studio 2722 Frankfort Ave.; Sept 9, 10-5pm, Bellwood Craft Fair, 11103 Park Rd.; Sept 16, noon-3pm, Just Creations’ “Elephant Appreciation Day,” 905-4788.
Baptist East Milestone Fitness Center — “Stacey’s Free Power Hour” offers advice on how to get results in your life, visit www.myideallife.com to register for Sept. 9, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 lectures, all lectures 7pm, 4007 Kresge Way, 459-8565.
Flamenco Louisville — weekly dance classes through Sept. 25, 1710 Frankfort Ave., www.flamencolouisville.com, 235-3998.
People Power Training Studio — bridal basic training, 6-week total body conditioning program for brides to be and their bridal party, thru Sept. 28, 6-7pm or 7-8pm, $225, 909 Barret Ave., 432-2758.
Cat House Rugs — traditional rug hooking classes Fri. mornings or Tue. evenings thru Sept., 432 E Fifth St., New Albany, 945-7847.
Clay Molding Classes — three-hour classes, one day a week for six weeks, taught by Laura Ross, two sessions taught thru Sept., $300, 553-8766.
Jewelry Making Class — design and make your own jewelry, supplies and materials included, (843) 276-2306.
Full Moon Yoga — Ruric-Amari offers belly dance class every Mon., 7:30pm, $35 for four weeks, 2001 Frankfort Ave., 777-7317.
Quest Center — offers variety of classes, from belly dancing and yoga to Tai Chi, 1009 New Moody Ln., La Grange, Ky., 222-3990.
“How to stop an unwanted hug” — ongoing class for women, free, ages 7 and up, Mon., 7pm, Shoppes of Forest Springs, 12482 LaGrange Rd., 338-1724.
Kentucky Water Color Society — summer classes for watercolor, life painting and more at the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, $10/session, 326-9256.
Jewish Community Center — offers spring/summer art classes in line drawing, oils, pastels and more, 3600 Dutchmans Ln., 459-0660.
Acting for Teens — Blue Apple Players offers youth theater workshops for students entering grades 9-11, 587-7990 or www.blueappleplayers.org.
••Acting Up! — acting and theater production classes by Sight and Sound, meeting Tuesdays, 6-8pm, 593-4582.
Shekinah Studio — offers classes on yoga, drumming, oil painting and more, 982 Barret Ave., 582-3000.
Dance 4 Me Studios — modern, jazz, hip-hop, red-hot ballroom dance classes and more for ages 3 to adults, 634-0161 or [email protected].
Temple Dance — classes Wed. 7-8:15pm at the Clifton Center, instructor Mona Simone 727-5491.
Drum Circle — Wednesdays 6-6:45pm, Clifton Center, led by Brey 802-1073.
Flamenco Louisville — classes on Flamenco, guitar, percussion, salsa and Argentine tango, 235-3998.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society — “Ya Dancin’?” Scottish dance class, 7:30pm, Thu., partners not required, 338-4041 or CentralKentucky-rscds.org.
Shall We Dance? — Flamenco lessons for all levels, 4750 Bardstown Rd., 254-5276.
Folk Dancing Lessons — recreational dance sessions including instructions, no partner necessary, Thu. 7:30-9:30pm, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 426-2657.
Irish Dancers — available for performance, instruction, etc, 387-1371.
Traditional Irish Step Dancing — beginner children and adults, 494-1246.
Irish Step Dancing — beginner classes forming, 231-8827.
Belly Dancing Classes — beginner and intermediate classes taught by Leah Diore, every Tue. evening, Clifton Center (Room 305), 2117 Payne St., 640-4215.
Isis of Indiana — belly dance classes, Mon. 6:15pm, Tue.-Wed. 7pm, New Albany, IN, (812) 931-4254 or www.isisofindiana.aleena.com.
Infinite Bliss Yoga — daily classes, (Fri. class, 4:30pm, donation benefits St. Jude’s Hospital), 1500 Bardstown Rd., 485-0121.
Edenside Christian Church — Yoga With Matt Harris, Wed., 7-8:30pm, 1415 Bardstown Rd., 905-7244.
Achieve — yoga classes, all levels, $10, weekdays 11am, Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30pm, 10290 Shelbyville Rd., 649-4433.
Locust Grove — workshops to help adults learn about historic crafts and skills of the past, hands-on experience, 897-9845.
Crane House — various events, lectures and classes, 1244 S. Third St., 635-2240, www.cranehouse.org.
Grinny Possum Fiber Arts — knitting and crochet classes, Mon-Sat 10-6pm, 248 Spring St., Jeffersonville, IN, (812) 284-9400.
••Knitwits — learn to knit/crochet, classes forming, 494-2066.
Knit Nook — “learn to knit and crochet” classes, 1609 Bardstown Rd., 452-1919.
Susan’s Corner Basket Studio — basket weaving classes, for beginners and intermediates, day and evening, 459-5670.
Professional Development — workshops available, 589-6419.
Locust Grove — Afternoon Lecture Series, first Wed., 1pm, 897-9845.
Ancient Kentucke Historical Assoc. — videos and speakers, last Sat., 2pm, Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr., $4/$1, 280-9970.
Rhonda’s Another Chance Inc. — “Early Morning Glory,” a motivational workshop for women, 710 S. 31st St, 776-8830.
Whole Foods Market — classes throughout the month, 899-5545.
Rainbow Blossom — classes throughout the month, 244-2022.
Bernheim Forest — nature program classes, advance registration required, 955-8512 or www.bernheim.org.
Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning at UofL — various classes, from culinary arts and belly dancing to ghost hunting, 852-6456.
Greater Louisville Small Business Development Center — classes/seminars for those interested in small business, reservations, 625-0123 or www.LouisvilleSmallBiz.org.
Red Cross/Humane Society — Pet First Aid class, $30, various dates/times, 741-3994.
Red Cross — various health and safety classes, Clark County Chapter, 1805 E. Eighth St., Jeffersonville, IN, (812) 283-8416.
Birthing from Within — childbirth education classes, Wed. 7-9pm, Healing Options, 1101 Herr Lane, 459-8388 or thenurturenook.com.
Baptist Hospital East — many classes, such as a walking club, classes for expectant mothers, classes for men living with prostate cancer. 897-8343.
Norton Healthcare — classes thru the month. Free, various locations, 899-6960.
Clark Memorial Hospital — classes for expectant, new parents. Free, limited seating. 283-2041.
Metro Health Department — various family planning classes, 574-6660.

Just For Kids

Carnegie Center for Art & History — free family art workshop, second Sat., 10am-noon, New Albany, (812) 944-7336.
Belly Dance For Girls — ages 8-12, 4-week workshop at the Clifton Center, 10-11am, Instructor Mona Simone, 727-5491.
Mommy & Me Belly Dance — Thu., 11am-noon, Clifton Center, Instructor Leah Diore 640-4215.
••Blue Apple Players — accepting applications for 2006 Summer Theater Workshops, non-competitive environment for youth exploring drama, prices and dates at 587-7990 or www.blueappleplayers.org.
Barnes & Noble — Tales at Twilight, Fri., 7pm, 801 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, 425-7425.
Mellwood Arts Center — After-School Program, Creative Diversity Studio for middle and high school students, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Mon-Wed 2:30-5pm, $6/hr, 767-4723.
YMCA Downtown, Southeast, Southwest and Oldham Co. — classes on lifeguard training and swimming lessons, ymcalouisville.org.
Douglass Community Center — sport youth classes including basketball and archery, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 456-8120.
Jeffersonville Township Public Library — storytimes for kids, Jeffersonville, IN, (812) 285-5632.
Barnes & Noble — Mommy & Me Storytime, Tue., 11am, 18 months-4 years; Toddler Tales at Twilight, Fri., 7pm, ages 2-7, Hurstbourne location, 426-0255.
Bernheim Forest — many programs for kids, nature walks to story times. 955-8512.
Louisville Free Public Library — classes, programs for kids, 574-1611 or www.lfpl.org.
Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort — presents History Zone activities for children 5-10 and their families, Sat., 1-4pm, free, 564-1792 ext. 4461.
Jefferson Memorial Forest — various programs for children of all ages, 366-5432 or www.memorialforest.com.

Sports/Recreation

Kentuckiana Single Hikers and Walkers — Aug. 27, hike at Bernheim Forest, leave at 10:30am from Brooks Road exit off I-65 (exit 121), moderate, 7 miles, 894-0579 or www.kishaw.org.
Golfforesingles — single golfers playing in a scramble format, 11 Sat. thru Sept. 23, play for fun/prizes, membership $45, 456-5349 or www.golfforesingles.com.
Chess — players meet Tue., 6pm, Barnes & Noble, 801 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., 426-0255.
••Chess — group meets Mon., 5:30pm, Meijer’s Grocery, 4500 S Hurstbourne Pkwy., open multi-section tournament, $6, 495-6150.
Youth Sailing — River City Community Sailing Program takes students of all skill levels, ages 10-18, saillouisville.org/rccsp, 899-1311.
Louisville GO Club (a 4000-year-old Chinese Board Game) — seeking new members, meets every two weeks, second and fourth Sat. of month, 2pm, Barnes & Noble, 801 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., louisvillego.org.
••Backgammon Club — first and third Tue., 6:30pm, $10, Fox & Hound, 302 Bullit Ln., 587-3672.
Black Tiger Martial Arts Academy — with instructor Eric “Gomani” Jefferson, Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:30-8:30pm, United Methodist Church, 3620 W. Broadway, 802-2934.
Aikido and Hikuta — in Okolona, 969-6983 or www.okolonaaikido.org.
Aikido — beginner’s class forming, Tue., 6pm, Fri., 5pm UofL Aikido Club, 479-7463 or www.aikido.nowright.com.
Traditional Japanese Martial Arts — at Yoshin Dojo, Tue.-Thu., children and adults, beginners welcome. 10290 Shelbyville Rd., 767-3605 or yoshindojo.com.
Advantage Tennis & Fitness — beginner classes forming now. 897-7185.
UofL Fencing Club — classes every Wed., 7-8:30pm, Humana Gym, Belknap Campus, 244-8966.
Greater Louisville Soccer League — needs women 18+ to play on Saturdays, games at 10am or noon, email [email protected].
Table Tennis, all levels, 7 sessions/week, 291-7285.
Basketball Open Gym — Wed., 7-8:45pm, South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Blvd, 574-3206.
Louisville Footy Club — looking for members, 418-2590.
River City Indoor Soccer — seeking Men’s Open (18+) teams and Men’s (ages 30+) teams and individuals, 426-9085.
SCUBA-Kyana Underwater Explorers Society — meets at Marimba’s on Brownsboro Rd., first Wed., 7pm, 594-3900.
Louisville Grotto — Louisville’s caving group, looking for new members interested in caving and outdoors, meetings 3rd Mon., 7:30pm, Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Pl., 558-6143.
Falls of the Ohio State Park — programs for all ages, 280-9970.
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer Park — low-impact aerobics for adults 50 and over, Mon., Wed., Fri., 11:30-12:30pm, $3 per class, 429-7270.
Bernheim Forest — programs for all ages, including Young Explorers, hiking, fossil finding, 955-8512.
Jefferson County Memorial Forest, Fairdale — activities for all ages, hikes, preschool nature studies, nighttime nature programs, 368-5404.
Louisville Nature Center — nature programs, guided hikes, free, 3745 Illinois Ave., Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm, 458-1328 or www.louisvillenaturecenter.org.
Metro Parks — outdoor recreational programs, 456-8100 or www.metro-parks.org.
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park — accepting applications for an adult dodgeball, softball, tennis leagues, 426-8950.
Bellarmine University — Continuing Studies program, beginning, intermediate golf lessons. $120. 452-8166.

Spirituality


Merton Institute for Contemplative Living — presents two 2-week retreats, Aug. 25-25 and Nov. 17-19, 899-1991.
Ursui Reiki Levels I/II  — training with JoAnn Utley, nurses: 16 contact hours, Aug. 26-27, 1403 E. Breckinridge St., 777-3865.
Unity of Louisville — Beyond Reiki Levels I/II, intro to chakra balancing, biofeedback, jin shin, kinesiology, cranial sacral therapies, Aug. 26, 9-5pm, donations accepted, 905-0783.
Voice of the Faithful Louisville — affiliate meets Aug. 28, 7-9pm, free, The Barn behind Passionist Monastery, 1924 Newburg Rd., 458-7355.
••Drepung Gomang Institute — offers four weeks of Tibetan Buddhism classes, 2028 Sherwood Ave., 339-8790.
Metaphysical Journeys — Tue.-night meditation workshops, past life, knowing your higher self, journey through the universe and more, free, 245-2878.
Tai Chi the Christian Way — classes at Crescent Hill United Methodist Church, holistic approach to sacred scripture, Tue. 6:30pm; Wed. 10am, 526-4952.
Hippi Jesus Freaks  — outdoor discussion group for generating questions about Jesus, (812) 294-1112.
Faith Brew — talk about faith, God, life or anything else and have a drink, hosted by Rev. Charles Hawkins and Rev. Jerry Cappel, every Thu. 9pm, O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave., 895-2429.
Encounter Church — new church desires God’s love/truth, intimate worship, meets at Kennedy Metro Middle School, 4515 Taylorsville Rd., Sun., 10am, 254-1912, www.encounterministries.net.
Reiki Introduction & Practice Group — meets fourth Tue. of month, 6:30-8:30pm, 1403 E. Breckinridge St., 777-3865.
Snelling Holistic Health Center — spiritual meditation, every other Sun., 6:30-8pm, $5 donation, 9700 Park Plaza Ave., 426-2033.
Drepung Gomang Institute — Tibetan Buddhism Classes, teachings: Sun. 10am-noon; meditation/prayers: Wed. 7-8pm, classes at 2028 Sherwood Ave., 262-2531.
Edenside Christian Church — Thomas Mass, an alternative nondenominational worship experience, second Sun., 6:30pm, 1415 Bardstown Rd., 451-7837.
New Century Faith Community — “Creative paths to a higher spirituality,” Mellwood Arts Center, Mon., 6:30pm, 523-4610.
Group Meditation — meets every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Reiki share on last Wed., Widdershins, 712 Lyndon Ln., 339-7388.
Christ Church Cathedral — Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bill Brosend, Tue., 12:10-12:50pm, Bishops’ Hall, 421 S. Second St., 587-1354.
Islamic Research Intl. — hosts discussions, Sun., 4pm, 7102 Shefford Ln., reservations required, 423-1988.
Community of Mindful Living — Buddhist discussion, sitting and walking meditation practice, 10am, Sundays, Clifton Center, Ste. 305, 259-5373.
James Lees Presbyterian Church — Vipasanna meditation group, all welcome, Mon., 6:30-9:30pm, 1741 Frankfort, 896-0172.
Hospice — “Timely Talks Today,” a workshop on end-of-life wishes, for groups of 10 or more, $5, 719-8915.
Intentional Community of Life — initial group for Wellness living, open to healers, artists and others. Ron Bohannon is facilitator and a Reiki Master, 495-1652.
FUULCUUPS — the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans of First Unitarian Church offers classes, fellowship and celebrations, www.fuulcuups.org.
St. James Lees Presbyterian Church — Labyrinth, open for walking meditation on every fourth Mon., 4-8pm, Frankfort and William St., 896-0172.
••School of Metaphysics — classes in Applied Metaphysics, Tue. & Thu., 2704 Hikes Ln., 7:30-10:30pm, 452-2501.
Metaphysical Church —  Sanctuary of Eternal Truth, healing service Sundays at 10:30am, Worship at 11, 1002 E. Market, New Albany, IN, (812) 945-3707.
Ascension Lutheran Church — “Deeper Life,” class focusing on applying Biblical principles every day. Sundays 9:30-10:30am, 13725 Shelbyville Rd., 244-1856 or ascensionlouisville.org.
Advent Catholic Church — alternative Catholic services, 4936 Brownsboro Rd., behind Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, Sunday Mass at 9am, divorced and remarried welcome, 938-5440.
Chapel of St. Phillip — Compline, spoken service first & third Sun., sung by evenSong second & fourth Sun., 8:30pm, Floyd & Woodbine, 635-7073.
Buechel United Methodist Church — “Soul Purpose,” contemporary praise, worship service, Sunday, 1pm, 2817 Hikes Ln.
Personal Spiritual Coaching — guidance for the journey, seminars/retreats, 693-0992.
Just Faith Program — comprehensive group study of the Christian social action tradition, 451-7016.
Haven of Love — Guided Meditation Classes on Tue., 7pm, and Psychic Development Classes on Wed, 7pm, 957-2524.
Rainbow Spiritual Education Center — programs from Christ’s life teachings, Native American Indian Spirituality and Buddhism, 386-9680.
Peace and Compassion Buddha Circle — study and practice of Thich Nhat Hanh teachings, English language service, meditation, 5pm, Sundays, 451-2193.
Louisville Zen Group — meditation classes, group practice sessions, discussions and live, recorded Zen talks, Sundays 6-7:30pm, YogaEast, 1950 Bonnycastle Ave., 800-716-0645.
Southeast Christian Church — “The Vine”: informal worship service to experience God through expressive worship, challenging teaching, intimate communion, Sunday, 6pm, Sanctuary.
The Fellowship — contemporary worship service in casual atmosphere, Sat., 5pm, Fellowship Hall, Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.
Center for Integrative Health — group meditation, spiritual awareness class, Tue., 6:30pm, Community Room, 2nd floor, 105 N. Lyndon Ln., 290-2144.

Support/Self-Help

••Alzheimers Support Group — for those dealing with a family member’s condition, held in South Activity Room, Aug. 29, 6:30pm, free, Sellersburg Health and Rehabilitation Centre, 7823 Old State Road 60, Sellersburg, Ind., (812) 246-4272.
Mount St. Francis Center — applications currently being accepted for “Retrouvaille: A Christian Alternative to Misery in Marriage, Separation, Divorce,” retreat held Sept 15-17, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis, Ind., 479-3329.
12-Step Recovery — Gam-Anon meeting, for friends and family of someone with a gambling problem, every Mon., 7-8:30pm, Living Stone Church, 12610 Taylorsville Rd., 1-866-644-5171.
Recovery Incorporated of KY — support group for the struggling, stressed and depressed, RIK Clubhouse, 2022 Bonnycastle Ave., 458-8016.
Kidney Disease Group — “Krazy for Kidneys” meets second Thu./month, 8pm, New Albany Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, IN, (812) 945-4596.
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous — every Mon., 6:45pm, Holy Spirit Church, 3345 Lexington Rd., 643-8158.
Alcoholics Anonymous — purpose to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety, 582-1849 or www.louisvilleaa.org.
Obsessive Compulsive Anxiety Disorder — support group hosted by Lutheran Family Services, 899-5991.
Mahogany Moms — group for stay-at-home moms of color, regular outings, projects, etc., 778-2293.
S. Indiana Depression & Bipolar — support group meets Wed., 7-8pm, Indiana Room at IUS, New Albany, IN, (812) 945-6430.
Bridges Center — 2120 Newburg Rd., Suite 200, holds grief support classes for children, teens and adults, 888-345-8197.
Psoriasis Support Group — second Tue., 6:30-8pm, Norton Audubon Hospital, 1 Audubon Pl., 583-7546.
Transgendered Persons — support group offered by Sienna, a non-profit org., 346-5298.
Young Single Parents Inc. — group that encourages responsible single parenting, now forming in Louisville, 379-2723 or www.youngsingleparents.org.
LADS, Louisville At-home Dads — brings together stay-at-home fathers, their children and their families, 426-5376.
MOMS — support group for stay-at-home mothers, meets monthly at various locations. 457-7347.
Gay Men’s Support Group — first and third Thu., 7pm, Rainbow Room of Metropolitan Community Church, 1432 Highland Ave., 949-1875.
Diabetes Support Group — second Thu., 9:30-11am, Park DuValle Community Health Center, 3015 Wilson, free.
Al-Anon — for families & friends of alcoholics. Sundays, 8:15pm, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave., 458-1234.
Divorce Recovery Support Group — Sun., 5-7:30pm, Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Ave., free childcare, 896-4425 or www.drsg.org.
PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) — First Lutheran Church, 417 E. Broadway, third Sun., 3pm, 329-0229.
Louisville Youth Group — peer support and social group for under-21 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning, 499-4427 or www.louisvilleyouthgroup.com.
Sickle-Cell Anemia — support group, fourth Sat., 1pm, 2600 Muhammad Ali Blvd., 776-8184.
Friend for Life Cancer Support Group — emotional support to those recently diagnosed with cancer, free, 893-0643.
Survivors of Clergy Abuse — support group meets weekly, 241-5544.
••Narcotics Anonymous — non-profit fellowship of men and women who help each other stay clean, 499-4423 or www.nalouisville.com.
SoulCare — Bible-centered growth, support, recovery group, Thu., 6:30pm, Southeast Christian Church. 253-8411.
New Beginnings — support group for the separated, divorced, widowed, 7:30pm, Thu., Epiphany Catholic Church, 914 Old Harrods Creek Rd., 425-2772.
Nicotine Anonymous — support group: Mon., 6pm, Sat., 11:30 am, Louisville Wellness Center, 10003 Taylorsville Rd.; Tues. and Fri., 7pm, Token Club, 4104 Dutchman’s Ln., 439-5940.
Look Good ... Feel Better — helps women undergoing cancer treatment cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment, 584-6783.
Louisville Chapter of the National Depressive/Bipolar Support Alliance — support for depressives, manic-depressives, families, Tue., 7:30-8:30pm, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Douglass Blvd. and Bardstown Rd., 479-9941.
Overeaters Anonymous — Mon., 6:30pm, Salem United Church of Christ, Newburg Rd at Bashford Manor; Wed., 5:30pm, St. John Lutheran Church, Breckinridge Ln at Kresge Way; Fri., 6:30pm, Highland Presbyterian Church, Cherokee Rd at Highland Ave., 566-3110 or visit www.oa.org.
Diabetes Support Group — meets monthly, registration required, Floyd Memorial, 1850 State St., New Albany, IN, 1-800-4-SOURCE.
Cancer Support Group — meets at Cancer Center of Indiana, first and third Thu., 6:45-8pm, 2210 Green Valley Rd., New Albany, IN, (812) 945-4000.
Adults with ADD — a program of Learning Disabilities Assn. of KY., fourth Thurs. of month, 7-8:30pm, 2210 Goldsmith Lane #118, 473-1256.
Parents of children w/ ADD — program of Learning Disabilities Assn. of KY, third Thurs. of month, 7-8:30pm, 2210 Goldsmith Lane, 473-1256.  
Sex Addicts Anonymous — confidential 12-step program of recovery. For recorded message, 254-8004 or saa-recovery.org.
Survivors of Suicide — support group, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 330 N. Hubbard’s Ln., first and third Thursday, 7:30-9:30pm, 589-4313.
Debtor’s Anonymous — 12-step program, meets weekly, Sun., 6:30-7:30pm, Deerpark Baptist Church, 1733 Bardstown Rd., 899-5325.

Clubs/Social Groups

Painting and Printmaking — artists welcome to monthly critique group, every third Thu., Bon Air Library, 6pm, e-mail Nancy at [email protected].
Astrological Society of Kentucky — meets second Fri., 7:30pm, Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Pl., free, 426-8902.
Artistic Alliance Network — Art Marketing Club meets every 3rd Thu. at Chapel Gallery, 236 Woodbine St. in Old Louisville, features tours, guest speakers and more, 637-8676 or www.kentuckyartists.com/artmarketing.
Louisville Peak Oil Group — “Why do fuel prices keep going up?,” meets second Sat. 9-11am, Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St., 425-6645.
NAACP monthly meeting, third Mon., 7pm, NAACP Branch Office, 1245 Catalpa Ct., 776-7608.
Greater Louisville Sierra Club — meets third Tue., 7pm, Clifton Center, 419-0503.
Singles Dance — every Thu. and Sun., 7:30-11:30pm, $4, Holiday Inn, 2715 Fern Valley Rd., 736-7600 or kysinglesdance.com.
Kentucky Real Estate Exchangers (KREE) — meets first and third Thu., 9am, GLAR, 6300 Dutchmans Ln., 797-8828.
Conversation Café — free hosted drop-in conversation, Wed., 7:15-8:45pm, Karma Cafe, 1126 Bardstown Rd., 454-4820.
Belegarth Medieval Combat Society — Medieval-style combat w/ foam weapons, meets Sun., 2pm, Frisbee Field (Cherokee Park), ages 13+, 303-1782 or www.belegarth.com.
Boys Are Smelly Club — recently divorced women, 742-8090 or www.theboysaresmellyclub.com.
Louisville Sci-Fi Club, NOTA — meets third Sat., 2-4:45pm, Bon Air Regional Library, 2816 Del Rio Pl., www.xanga.com/nota_sf_club.
Board Game Monday — at Hob Knobb Coffee Bar, free, bring games, 3700 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobbs, IN, (812) 923-1458.
Irish Society of KY — promote Irish heritage, culture, friendship, meet first Tue. of month, 7:30pm, Commonwealth Bank, 459-8496.
French Conversation Club — by Alliance Francaise, meets fourth Tue., 7pm, Nancy’s Bagel Grounds, 2101 Frankfort Ave., free, 228-2780.
German Conversation Group — Thu., 7pm, Barnes & Noble, 801 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy, 426-0255.
Happy Hour for Pet Lovers — last Tues. of every month, 5-8pm, Monkey Wrench, 1025 Barrett Ave., 366-3355.
Knob & Valley Audubon Society — meets second Thu. of month, 7pm, Endris Lodge, Lapping Park, Clarksville, IN, 893-5172.
••Women In Networking (W.I.N.) — meets second Wed., luncheon meeting for women who own or represent small business, 11:15-1pm, Breckinridge Inn, $11, 458-1937.
International Happy Hour — gathering of people of other nationalities living in Louisville and a chance for them to meet one another, Maker’s Mark Lounge, 3rd Thu. of the month.
Drinking Liberally-Louisville — Thu., 7pm, Bluegrass Brewing Co., 3929 Shelbyville, Rd., social/political group for liberals to meet and network, [email protected].
Drinking Liberally-New Albany — social/political group for liberals to meet and network, Wed., 7pm, Rich O’s Public House, 3312 Plaza Dr., New Albany, IN, [email protected].
Kent Society Homeopathy — study group meets monthly, beginners welcome, Snelling Holistic Health Center, 9700 Park Plaza Ave., 426-2033.
KYANA Woodcrafter’s Club — first Thurs., 7:30pm, Walden School, 4238 Westport Rd., 499-1388.
Blue Moon of Kentucky — Elvis Fan Club — meets first Tuesday, 6-8pm, at Ryan’s Steakhouse, 7405 Preston Hwy., $2. Door prizes, show & tell and more. 964-0943.
Louisville Poet’s Guild — meets Saturdays 12–2pm, Main Library, 3rd & York, upstairs in board room. 285-0927.  
Women’s Potluck and Performance Night — meets once a month for evening of art & vegetarian food. www.geocities.com/potluckwoman/.
Louisville Ghost Hunters Society — monthly meetings first Tue., 7pm, Ryan’s Steakhouse, 7405 Preston Hwy., free, www.louisvilleghs.com.
National Association of Women in Construction — second Monday, 5:30pm, Breckinridge Inn, 245-6640.
Louisville Inner City Outings — Sierra Club outreach program provides outdoor experiences to inner-city youth. First Tuesday, 259-5373.
Club Pocket PC Louisville — fourth Tue., BonAir Regional Library, 6:30-8:30pm. Don’t need Pocket PC to attend. 396-3514 or www.pocketpcLouisville.com.
Dream Study Group — Wed., 7pm, Unity of Louisville, 757 S. Brook St., 270-535-2619.
Single Women’s Group  — develops healthy friendships, promotes personal growth, monthly meetings/activities, [email protected].

Health

Hands-On Techniques — how to do lymphatic drain, release whiplash, reset the brainstem to allow clear thinking, led by JoAnn Utley, Aug. 24, 6:30pm, $35, 1403 E Breckinridge St., 777-3865.
••Planned Parenthood of Louisville — offering free mammograms to uninsured women over 40, includes Spanish interpreters, Aug. 30, 8:30am-3:30pm, free, 1025 S Second St., 584-2471.
Stop Smoking Successfully — utilizes QuitSmart technique of nicotine fading, social support, coping strategies, Sept. 11-Oct. 5, 6:30-7:30pm, $50, Clark Memorial Hospital 1220 Missouri Ave., Jeffersonville, (812) 283-2649.
Baptist East Hospital — hosts workshops and lectures on health topics thru Aug., 897-8343.
Planned Parenthood — classes on sexual health and responsibility, free, Wed., 4pm, 1025 S. Second St., 584-2471 x235.
American Red Cross — needs blood donors ages 17 and over. 800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment and help reduce blood shortage, 574-7000.
Medical Qigong — Healing Options, Tuesdays at 1 and 6pm, 1101 Herr Ln., 594-4554.
Living Well Workshops — manage diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, pain, asthma, depression, other ongoing health conditions. Workshops meet once a week for six weeks; access to free 8-week guest membership at YMCA. 852-1804.
Health Department — Tuberculosis skin testing, Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri., various locations, 574-6525.
Clark Memorial Hospital — offers expecting parents professional support and teaches about childbirth options, free, 499-4418.

Volunteers

Kentucky Women’s Book Fest — seeing volunteers for annual festival, Sept. 22-23, 592-7822 or www.kwbf.info/.
St. John’s Day Center — for homeless men needs volunteers to work 2-3 hour shifts, 700 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 568-6758.
••Salvation Army Center of Hope — donate cleaning supplies, 831 S. Brook St., 671-4918.
Learning Disabilities Assoc. of KY — volunteers needed for general office work, special events and tutoring, 2210 Goldsmith Ln #118, 473-1256.
Winners on Wheels — looking for kid-friendly, hard-working, fun-loving volunteers for scouting program for kids with disabilities, 291-7090 or [email protected].
Immigrant and Refugee Center — seeking volunteers to work with Louisville’s international community, 366-7813.
American Cancer Society — Road to Recovery program, needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments, 560-6035.
Woodstock Animal Foundation — needs volunteers for a “no kill” animal shelter, to walk and feed dogs, 321-6434 or www.woodstockaf.org.
Kentucky Foundation for Women — volunteer subjects for Web site, mothers of children with disabilities, 859-260-1655.
••Klein Family Learning Center — needs volunteers to work w/ Spanish-speaking adults learning English on backstretch of Churchill Downs, afternoon/evening opportunities available, 636-4400 ext. 1231.
Mellwood Art Center — needs volunteers to answer phones, give tours and perform office duties, weekday hours, 895-3650.
Chance's Spot Pet Loss — needs creative and compassionate people to help with fundraising, support groups, more, 949-1209, www.chancesspot.org
Women’s Foundation of Southern Indiana — needs committee members, 948-4662.
Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy — become a park champion with available volunteer positions, 432-2677.
Wesley House Community Services — seeks past employees and volunteers for reunion, 583-8317.
Ursuline Sisters of Louisville — needs “nearly new” wheelchairs for residents, also looking for volunteers, 896-3924.
Y-NOW, mentoring part of YMCA Safe Place Services — needs mentors to work w/ children of incarcerated parents, 635-4394.
Adelante Hispanic Achievers — seeks volunteers for mentoring program for middle school Hispanic students, 494-0353.
Immigrant and Refugee Ctr. — seeks volunteers, Mon.-Fri., 3:30-6:30pm, meet and work with Louisville’s international community, 386-1546.
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards — seeks volunteers to review cases of children placed in foster care, must complete a six-hour training session, 595-3498.
Catholic Charities’ Migration & Refugee Services — seeks volunteers to assist from noon-3pm on Mon., Wed. and Thu., help needed with children and English language teaching, activities include reading, games, singing, art, 2911 S. Fourth St., 636-9263 ext. 145.
Green Hill Therapy — needs volunteers to work with horses and special needs children, Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-4pm, 244-8011.
Louisville Arts Council — seeks exhibit coordinators for three downtown galleries, 585-9525.
Therapeutic Riding Association — seeks volunteers to assist with riding lessons for special needs children, 876-7844.
World Affairs Council — needs volunteers, an opportunity to work on U.S. government programs, meet VIPs and participate in community outreach initiatives, 561-5422.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters — looking for 100 volunteers for 100 little brothers and sisters, 587-0494.
Family Friends — seeks adults (55+) to serve as a mentor/friend of family to children in the community with special needs, 584-1239.
Amer. Cancer Society — needs volunteers to drive patients to and from treatments, contact Paige Vollmer, 560-6035.
St. John Center for the Homeless — needs volunteers willing to give their time to help serve the homeless. 568-6758.
Farmington Historic Home — needs enthusiastic people for a variety of volunteer positions, call Kathy Nichols at 452-9920.
AFS-USA — needs families to host foreign students and faculty in this area, afs.org/usa.
Harbour House — needs helping hands to assist in bulk mailing operations. 719-0072 x19.
Project Warm — trains volunteers year-round to make simple energy improvements in the homes of low-income households. To volunteer: 636-9276 or projectwarm.org.
KY Humane Society — depends on volunteers, training second Tue., 5:30pm, KHS campus, 241 Steedly Dr., 366-3355.
Airport Ambassador Program — needs goodwill ambassadors to greet travelers, 380-8224.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) — recruiting volunteers (21+) to advocate for abused and neglected children in family court system, 595-4911.
Bernheim — needs volunteers, various positions, 955-8512.
Brooklawn Child & Family Services — seeks adult volunteers to serve as mentors to children ages 6-17, 515-0474.
Louisville Metro Nutrition Program — needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors. 574-6420.
••ASSE — looking for host families to work with young people and learn about different cultures. Area representatives receive training, are reimbursed for expenses and enjoy friendships with people from all over the world. 800-473-0696.
Library of Congress — collecting personal histories of Louisville-area veterans at Louisville Free Public Library, other participating libraries. Volunteers needed to conduct interviews, take notes, operate video. 394-3429 or www.lfpl.org/veterans.
Habitat for Hounds — needs doghouses, 585-3220.
Meals on Wheels — program of South Louisville community ministries needs volunteers, 367-6445.