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What To Do This Weekend

It's time to stretch that famous two-minute race into a month-long party! The Kentucky Derby Festival will be in full swing this weekend, providing a multitude of festivities (including Balloonfest, pictured above) to bolster your Derby spirit. In addition to the festival, other activities this weekend range from outdoor and indoor concerts, a celebration of Derby's past, a day of leadership for girls, and more.Check out our suggestions below for a memorable weekend:Gather your kids Sunday and enjoy two Kentucky Derby Festival activities perfect for families. YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a free event with [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:52-04:00April 27, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Find Out Who Got the Dollars: Women 4 Women Puts Money In Other’s Hands

Women 4 Women is giving women in our community a chance for success — and they’ve already made the investment. Through their 2017 Grant Awards, they have given grants — totaling $120,000 — to 10 local non-profit organizations serving women and girls. This award brings the organization’s giving total to nearly $1.5 million over its 25-year history. “Women 4 Women was founded on a desire to serve women and girls. Since the initial vision of Cissy Mussleman 25 years ago, the mission of Women 4 Women has been to elevate the economic self-sufficiency of women and [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T16:06:36-04:00April 25, 2017|Community|

This Bride’s Advice for the Perfect Garden Wedding

A good celebration becomes more special when many hands help create it — and you rely on talented people and a lovely venue. Read more about this garden wedding and reception to help you create your own perfect party. If you would like us to feature your celebration, send a note and one photo, with the subject line "celebration" to tiffany@todayspublications.com. (Photos by Trina Whalin, Lulu Photography) Jarret Oldham and Anna Patterson married on July 23, 2016 at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. #SomethingOldham Bride’s Favorite Memory of the Event: “My favorite memory was the moment [...]

By April Allman|2024-11-24T17:18:04-05:00April 25, 2017|Wedding Celebrations|

How This Accountant Started Transporting Horses

By Lucy M. Pritchett Natalie Roberts didn’t expect to experience a Turning Point when she agreed to make a trip across the border into another country.This was seven years ago, and she was working in an accounting position with a firm in Southern Indiana. An opportunity arose for her to transport race horses to Canada. The trainer of those horses didn’t have a passport and couldn’t travel out of the country, so he offered Natalie what she says was a “substantial amount of money” to transport the horses and handle them at the track for [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-24T08:30:00-04:00April 24, 2017|Derby, Turning Point|

Lessons from a Successful Horse Owner

By Marie Bradby Stallion Kitten's Joy running in his paddock. Thoroughbred horse breeder and owner Sarah Kathern “Kitten” Ramsey with her husband Kenneth hold the title of the all-time winningest owners at Churchill Downs. They are also leading winners at other racetracks, including Keeneland in Lexington and Gulfstream Park in Florida, and have won multiple graded stakes, Breeders Cup, and Eclipse awards. Sarah, 78, still keeps her hand in the racing and other businesses (real estate, communications, etc.), despite suffering a stroke in 2008 that left her paralyzed on her right side and with limited ability [...]

By April Allman|2017-04-23T08:30:00-04:00April 23, 2017|Derby|

Five Ways to Use the Rainy Thunder Day

If the rain is keeping you away from Thunder, you can still kick off Derby with these ideas:Experiment with a Bourbon Cocktail to serve at your Derby party.Browse here or here or even here for the perfect hat.Make a Fascinator for a party or the track.Learn how to place a bet.Bake a Lily cake or make this Derby appetizer.

By April Allman|2017-04-22T08:30:00-04:00April 22, 2017|Derby|

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What To Do This Weekend

Find Out Who Got the Dollars: Women 4 Women Puts Money In Other’s Hands

This Bride’s Advice for the Perfect Garden Wedding

How This Accountant Started Transporting Horses

Lessons from a Successful Horse Owner

Five Ways to Use the Rainy Thunder Day

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