Return visit for mahjong lessons and also checked out flyers for other programming held here as…read morewell at other parks and rec sites. Comfortable setting with friendly employees. Wish there was more parking at busier times.

The greatest preschool in the east louisville area. Highly recommend the 4-5 minute drive across…read morethe county line to simpsonville to have this staff care for your children.

If you are asked for a daycare to attend in the Shelby County area, Adventure Club will always be…read moreone of the top picks. This is in a church, so some of the lessons for the older children will be Bible-centered. It has been the best place for our daughter. I have had several friends grow up in Adventure Club's afterschool care program, then later work for the afterschool care program to finally send their own children to Adventure Club. If that is not a testament to the program, I don't know what is. Henley goes Tuesday-Friday and lights up when she sees her teachers and friends in her classroom. Her teachers are kind, sweet and always willing to answer any questions or concerns I have. There is one particular toddler that stops by every morning to hug Henley's teacher. (The toddler use to be one of the teacher's babies). I love the small sizes (no more than 8 to a room) and the sense of community when we go. Henley is in cloth diapers; this was one of the few daycares we toured that had prior experience with cloth diaper babies. It has a lock system to get into the building. Each parent has their own keyfob or code system. If someone else is picking up the child, they must ring a doorbell to get into the building, sign a sign in sheet and then show ID. However, my husband has been required to show ID, even though he has a keyfob, a few times picking up Henley because the teachers are not as familiar with his face. The outside of the building is equipped with a security camera system. I feel extremely safe having my daughter here.

Staff was super helpful, I went in not 100% knowing what I was supposed to get but they knew…read moreexactly what I needed. They walked around and explained what each thing was I needed, then let me browse while they took everything to counter so I didnt have to carry. Only suggestion I have is too have automatic door opener button for wheel chairs and strollers. I had a super hard time trying to get in both sets of heavy doors and push the stroller in at the same time.

I have driven by headquarters of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana so many times, wondering, what do they…read morehave here? I finally got to visit recently, and figured some things out. We joked about visiting for cookies (they get that ALL the time), and were pleasantly surprised. We actually used the meeting space in their basement area for our conference which is the perfect space. Great size, with great tables and chairs which was perfect for our 50+ individual group. We learned more about the options available at Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. The Maker Place area which was established to help inspire more girls (and boys) to explore Science, Math, and Technology was an amazing creative lab with all the tools one could ever need. There were hammers, saws, laser saws, measuring tape, sewing machines, crayons, markers, etc. I mean, you name it they had it. They even have access to a 3D Printer thanks to the Science Museum. They host community events in the room and encourage families to attend. Additionally, they have a great Girl Scout Store in the front lobby to help you get your fill of Samoa-inspired chocolates until the cookie season is upon us again. I was really impressed with this space and can't wait to check out The Maker Place for an event.

I have been meaning to attend a Bike-In for a while now…read more When I finally had a free evening on a bike-in night, and it was nearby, I decided to swing on over to check it out. This time they were at Central Park and set up on the Kentucky Shakespeare stage. Hal & Ben's Bike-In offers family friendly entertainment in different parks around the city. The event of course encourages people to get to the event via bike. Once there, food truck are on hand, as well as a beer booth or two. The event wraps up with a movie screening, which is preceded by music performances. At the Central Park bike in, we were treated to a performance from the Louisville Leopards youth percussion group, unbelievable beatboxing from a young man named Rayoul, and of course some singing and stringin' from Ben Sollee. I think this is a great event. Very cool. Good for kids and dog-welcoming. And FREE! The best of things for cost-conscious folks. If you should get a chance to attend, for any portion of the night, you should take it!

Hal and Ben's Bike-In is absolutely awesome! It's like a drive-in, but with bicycles. It's always…read moreheld at one of the awesome Louisville parks, and it's always really fun! Plus, it's free and it's for all ages, so everyone can enjoy it! The event features live music, an outdoor family-friendly movie, food trucks, beer, games, and more! We always have so much fun walking around the event, checking out everything it offers, and hanging out with friends. If you're looking for a really fun outdoor activity for a friends or family outing, or a date night, look no further than the bike-in! Follow them on social media to see the schedule for the events.

My company used Leadership Louisville for a speaker series during our women's leadership meeting…read more Engaging with the team to describe our needs and ideas for thought leadership was easy to schedule and I enjoyed the discussion. Their team highlighted an existing program at Leadership Louisville and narrowed it down to our available time on the agenda. Cynthia Knapek was our speaker. She arrived at our meeting site and came prepared with the right balance of energy, storytelling, and data. She was the kick off speaker for our 2-day event and it set the right tone. Programs at Leadership Louisville will vary in length, commitment, and pricing. Besides Cynthia, other speakers offer their services. Check out their website for more details and reach out to schedule an initial meeting.

A couple of months after my Focus Louisville experience with Leadership Louisville, and I find…read moremyself still thinking about and referring back to it. I was impressed not only with the amount of information presented over the 2.5-day program but also the community that Leadership Louisville creates as well as how it seeks and succeeds at being a catalyst for positive change in Louisville. Louisville is so lucky have a nonprofit like Leadership Louisville. But let me back up: Leadership Louisville focuses on leadership development, civic engagement and professional development. And it does this through a handful fo key programs, as well as speaker and training events. I participated in Focus Louisville, which is Leadership Louisville's entry program. It offers "a more complete view and understanding of Louisville, along with a better sense of how to put leadership into action." And through this experience we heard from a plethora of community leaders on issues facing Louisville, including from leaders in the arts, education, economic development, local government, police, education, nonprofits and more. My favorite parts included the walking tour of downtown and the West End by former Councilman Tom Owen (a Louisville treasure), a field trip to a local elementary school and hearing directly from the Louisville Metro Council president and police chief. I thought I knew Louisville, but hearing from so many community leaders, who are clearly passionate about this city and open about its strengths and shortcomings, definitely opened my eyes. And the entire experience left me wanting to be a part of the solutions and work to make Louisville event better -- which I suppose was the whole point. I also think about the fact that my Leadership Louisville experience was only 2.5 days long; I expect that if I took part in one of their longer programs, which go for months to upward of a year, I would be even more motivated. Leadership Louisville's programs do cost a pretty penny. Focus Louisville cost $600, for example. But I was able to get some scholarship funds for part of this. Not sure if this is the case with all of the programs through this nonprofit, but it was fast and easy to apply for a scholarship. Leadership Louisville's recently renovated HQ downtown is also beautiful. It has several great meeting areas that foster communication. I'm looking forward to becoming a Leadership Louisville member and using this facility more, either for co-working or attending events. So like I said, Louisville is lucky to have Leadership Louisville. I'm looking forward to taking part in even more opportunities in the future.

I just had them take my old vehicle out of my driveway and they were able to remove it and run off…read morewith it with what they had and they gave me what they could for it, Great service and they were very respectable... these are good people! Thank you all!

We attended the Insider Louisville open house and were able to tour their fantastic space located…read moredowntown on 5th Street in the Stock Yards Bank building. The space is massive. I couldn't believe the amount of marble throughout the rambling space. The views from their offices are fabulous. Downtown never looked so beautiful. Insider Louisville is my first source for information about everything Louisville. Insider Louisville knows who is opening and closing a business. They have recently transitioned to non-profit status. I always look forward to the daily emails Insider Louisville provides. They are always filled with scoops and updates. Job well done!

My company partnered with Wellspring for a community service project, painting the porch of one of…read moretheir properties. The historical home houses members of the community and supporting their mental health recovery. Scheduling was easy and we were met by their Development Director onsite. She gave us background of Wellspring and their mission. Another volunteer that leads projects was ready for us with paint containers, brushes and a large bucket of white paint. It was an easy project that several of us could attend (about 10) and we were able to knock it out in less than 3 hrs together. Learn more about this non-profit and their services, plus service opportunities.