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48 Local Stories That Changed the World — WWII exhibit at the Frazier Museum
All-day Event starting Sat 10 Oct 2009 for 170 days
Forum:  Louisville History - From Founding to Today

Author: atsirk
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:15 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1504
WWII: 48 Local Stories That Changed the World ModAction stevemagruder: I added this to the Events Calendar. ModAction stevemagruder: 1/3: I updated the subject to work better on the calendar.
Norton Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Club for Zoo Walkers
Event starting Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:00 am for 244 days
Forum:  Louisville Arts, Culture, Recreation and Attractions

Author: The Louisville Zoo
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:21 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 237
March 1- Oct. 30, 2010 Norton Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Club for Zoo Walkers The Norton Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Club is a free program that promotes walking and healthy lifestyles. As a partner, the Louisville Zoo offers safe and invigorating walking privileges during the year...
Louisville Forum — GOP Mayoral Candidates Debate — March 10
Event date/time: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:45 am
Forum:  Louisville Metro Government and Politics

Author: stevemagruder
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:35 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 82
Here's the announcement: You are invited to attend the Louisville Forum’s Wednesday, March 10th Luncheon Meeting At Vincenzo’s Registration at 11:45 a.m. Lunch/Meeting at Noon Face to Face: Republican Candidates for Louisville Mayor Featuring: Hal Heiner Jonathan Robertson Chris...
Lecture: "Trials and Tribulations: a Glimpse at Oldham County’s Early Court Records Prior to 1850" — March 10
Event date/time: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum:  Louisville History - From Founding to Today

Author: stevemagruder
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:33 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 49
Here's the press release from the Oldham County History Center: “Trials and Tribulations: a Glimpse at Oldham County’s Early Court Records Prior to 1850” Continuation of the Souper Supper Series sponsored by the Oldham County History Center History center...
Metro Democratic Club hosting forum for Democratic Louisville mayor candidates — March 10
Event date/time: Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:30 pm
Forum:  Louisville Metro Government and Politics

Author: stevemagruder
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:03 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 81
The Metro Democratic Club will be hosting a forum for Democratic candidates running for Louisville Mayor on Wednesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. The following candidates are currently confirmed to attend: Tyler N. Allen, Greg Fischer, Connie Marshall, Lisa Moxley, David Tandy and Shannon White...
Scotty the Elephant's Third Birthday Party
Event from Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:00 am to Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:29 am
Forum:  Louisville Arts, Culture, Recreation and Attractions

Author: The Louisville Zoo
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:44 am
Replies: 0
Views: 19
March 13 — Scotty the Elephant's Third Birthday Party Join us as at 11 a.m. we sing Happy Birthday to Louisville’s favorite toddler! Everyone will enjoy watching Scotty demolish his “cake” which will be prepared especially for him by the Zoo’s commissary. His keepers will weigh...
Local Young Republicans to hold Third District Candiate Forum and Straw Poll — March 14
Event starting Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:00 pm for 2 hours
Forum:  Kentucky and Indiana State Politics

Author: stevemagruder
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:13 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 7
Here's the announcement from a recent newsletter: Sunday, March 14 — Third District Candidate Forum and Straw Poll from 4 to 6 pm at Central High School, 1130 W. Chestnut Street. Join the Kentucky Young Republicans for this fun afternoon. This will be a great opportunity to hear...
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