The event was held at The Maples property, located between Highway 22 and Highway 146.   This is the same property that the city of Crestwood   purchased to turn into a city park eventually.  This event was an excellent showcase for the property.  The grounds roll gently, and part of the property has a natural canopy of shade provided by trees that have seen their share of summers come and go.

Everywhere I looked, I saw groups of people gathering under big shade trees enjoying themselves.  In fact, too many people!   The event proved to be so popular that the concession stand ran out of food!   Obviously a problem, but if you are are going to have a problem, having too much interest is a nice one to have.  I’m sure next year efforts will be doubled, and with a proven record of attendance it will be easier to attract sponsors and participants.

The craft fair portion of the event appeared to be receiving brisk attendance as well.  My girlfriend helped to contribute to at least one of the booth’s sales total for the day by purchasing a pair of ear rings.

I’m not sure who all was responsible for coordinating the event, but a big hats off to The South Oldaham Lion’s Club and  Kim Buckler and her staff with ALLinOne Marketing for their obvious efforts.

DO WE NEED THIS PARK AND WHY?

Goshen, Kentucky July 28, 2009 — The North Oldham Lions Club is holding a community meeting Tuesday night, July 28 at 7:00 PM at the Belknap Park Lions Club. We are looking for community participation and volunteers to support the benefit for the Belknap Community Park Festival and Chili Cook Off in October. Come help us create an event that will generate funds to maintain the Belknap Community Park. If you use or enjoy this park you need to be here.

According to Carol Hublar, our project chairperson of the North Oldham Lions Club, “Money raised on October 11 will allow Lions to meet pressing needs in our community of maintaining the Park. Lions members thank everyone who has contributed in the past to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.”

For more information about the North Oldham Lions Clubs, visit the Web site at www.nolc.org. Contact Carol Hublar at 502-724-2540.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s time to step up and be a counter — a butterfly counter, that is, during the annual trek this weekend to add to the national butterfly census.

University of Louisville biology professor emeritus Charles Covell will join with other butterfly specialists to lead the butterfly count expedition Saturday, June 27, at UofL’s Horner Wildlife Sanctuary in Oldham County.

Since the group started this survey in 1976, 70 butterfly species and more than 26,000 individual butterflies have been recorded, according to Covell.

Volunteer counters will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the now–closed Brownsboro general store, which is one mile northwest of Exit 14 off Interstate 71 and about 20 miles north of Louisville. If it rains heavily, the count will be postponed until the same time Sunday, June 28, if that day’s weather is clear.

The count is in a defined area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., although volunteers do not have to stay the entire time. Children are welcome. Covell suggests that people wear hats, hiking shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts and bring insect repellent, water and lunch.

Covell will supply nets but volunteers also can use cameras, binoculars and notebooks to gather information. The data will be reported to the North American Butterfly Association for its published results.

Although Covell retired from UofL in 2004, he continues to lead the annual local effort. He now works as a curator for the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity in Gainesville, Fla.

He organized the Society of Kentucky Lepidopterists for the study of butterflies and moths in 1974. He wrote “Butterflies and Moths of Kentucky” and the 1984 Peterson “Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America.”

For more information, contact Covell at covell@louisville.edu or 502-639-2691.

Hosted By : Magistrate Rick Rash
When : Thursday June 25th 6:00 til ?
Where : Briar Hill Park

Those invited include:

State Senator Ernie Harris
State Representative David Osborne
County Judge Executive Duane Murner
Sheriff Steve Sparrow
County Clerk Julie Barr
County Attorney John Fendley
Jailer Mike Simpson
PVA Ron Winters

County Treasurer Stan Clark will have tether rides in his hot air Balloon (weather permitting)

Industrial Disposal will be signing up recycling customers.

County Clerk Julie Barr will be registering voters.

Sheriff Steve Sparrow will have a child identification and safety awareness program.

Bring your Lawn chairs. Hot dogs and drinks will be served. Briar Hill Park is located at the intersection of Briar Hill Parkway and E Orchard Grass Blvd.

Saturday & Sunday, June 6th and 7th

10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Courthouse Lawn, KY 53 & Main Street LaGrange

More than 100 exhibitors, art, food, children’s activities

For more information, please contact the Arts Association of Oldham County, 222-3822.

The Tourism Commission is working hand-in-hand with Assistant Chief of Police Lt. Colonel Billy Way, the local ABC Enforcer with the Oldham County Police Department, in coordinating the Forum. Also in attendance will be Magistrate Bob Deibel from Fiscal Court, Matt Lay – State ABC Enforcer for Oldham County, and Sandra Watts – State ABC Director of Education.

Rarely does a community have the opportunity to meet with both local and state ABC professionals in one place, so we encourage all businesses to take advantage of this opportunity. If you own a restaurant or catering company, plan events in Oldham County where alcohol would be served, or are considering hosting an event that might have an interest in serving alcohol, you are strongly encouraged to attend. This Forum will address your questions about what it means to be a “moist” county.

Open Range Sports is located in the old skating rink building behind Crestwood Station Shopping Center in Crestwood. If you plan to attend Monday, April 13th, we ask that you RSVP by email at Director@TourOldhamCounty.com or by cell at 817.6043 for space planning purposes.

The run/walk will be held in the heart of Pewee Valley, winding through the beautiful historic scenery of Houston Lane, Mount Mercy Drive, Muirs Lane, and Rollington Road. Participants and their families will get the chance to view historic fire trucks on display and participate in free health screenings and door prizes.
Pre-Registration for participants is $20 and $25 on Race day which begins at 8:00am with the run/walk starting at 9:00am. For more information on participating in the run, pre-registration, or becoming a sponsor please contact Jerry@peweevalleyfire.org or call 241.0025.

With everything going on in the economy, Masterson wanted to do something to support a local non profit organization. “The Center for Women and Families seemed like the perfect fit since our event is held over Mother’s Day weekend. Donations are being collected at each tent, and the proceeds provide a substantial benefit to 14 counties in KY and IN. It seems like a win-win situation for everyone involved.” According to Corissa A. Phillips, Director of Communications at The Center, 100% of the proceeds go to work in our local community. The donation will aid in The Center’s effort to eliminate domestic violence, sexual violence and economic hardship through service, education, and advocacy. The Center is dedicated to helping all individuals reach economic self sufficiency, and has been serving the Louisville area since 1912. For more information about The Center, go to www.thecenteronline.org.

For more information, visit www.cqriverside.com/artshow. Artists interested in participating in the Art Show should contact Marsha Hernandez, coordinator for Art On The River at udesignwithmarsha@gmail.com. Artists that register for the 2-day event by 04/11/09 will receive a discounted Registration Fee. The artist that collects the most money for The Center for Women and Families will receive his/her tent rental fee returned ($120). To register online you can visit http://www.cqriverside.com/Specials/art_show_registration.htm

This is our annual fundraising event which allows Challengers to increase our capacity to enhance our substance abuse programs in our schools and community. You will enjoy food from Oldham County’s best restaurants, silent and live auctions and lots more fun. Corporate sponsorships are available and tickets will be $30 each.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for this event:
Date: Monday, April 6, 2009
Place: The Holloway Conference Center at Kavanaugh Life Enrichment Center (Crestwood)

Contact Melissa Gerges, Challengers of Oldham County, 222-2340, for corporate sponsorships, tickets or more information.

If you or someone you know blogs (or wants to start blogging) about Oldham County, email me! I’m proposing that we get together and meet for a planning session on increasing exposure. Saturday, April 4th, 2009. At 11:30AM Email me at scott.hack@gmail.com and put Bloggers Unite in the subject line.

I’ve listed below 3 blogs that I typically try to follow each week. If you know of another Oldham County related blog, be sure and leave a comment and I’ll add it to the list.

www.oldhamcountytcb.com

www.ocwatchdog.blogspot.com

www.oldhamobserver.blogspot.com/