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p.m.
Do you want your child to experience
the same passion you have for golf? With
youth golf at Douglass Community Cen-
ter, your child will have fun playing games
with special indoor golf equipment that
teaches golf fundamentals. Plus, we en-
courage parents to join in and bond with
their kids! Sign up today! Ages 4-12
FEE: $50
Adult Co-ed
Volleyball
League
DOUGLASS COMMUNITY
CENTER
Thu, September 7-October
5, 6-9 p.m.
4 vs 4 Indoor League with 2 women
required on the court at all times. Up to
8 allowed on the roster. Ages 18 and older.
FEE: $100 per team
Adult Dodgeball
Tournament
DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER
Wed & Thu, April 11-19, 6-9 p.m.
It’s time to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and...
dodge! Sign up today for the Douglass
Dodgeball League. Ages 18 and older.
FEE: $125 per team
Toddler Time
SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
Fri, September-May, 11 a.m.
Education, arts and crafts, games and fun
for the wee set. Ages 2-5.
FEE: $5/month
Valentine’s Day
Romantic Retreat
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Tue, February 13, 7-10 p.m.
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Wed, February 14, 7-10 p.m.
Give your sweetie the moon, the stars,
and all of Louisville! Bring them to the
Forest for a romantic candlelit hike that
ends with a beautiful view of
the lights of Louisville. The
hike’s destination is the Forest’s
beautiful Manor House, where
you’ll be greeted by a roar-
ing fire, hot beverages, hors
d’oeuvres, and desserts. Call to
preregister; must preregister
by 2/9/18. Adults only.
FEE: $40/couple
FOX (Families Outside
X-ploring)
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Sat, February 17, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Sat, March 17, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Sat, August 18, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Sat, November 17, 9-11:30 a.m.
Get your Family Outside X-ploring Jef-
ferson Memorial Forest! Throughout the
year, your family can join a staff Naturalist
on a guided exploration in the forest,
while also learning survival skills. Your
children will get to play in nature as you
once did. Bring water bottles and dress
for the weather. Meet at the Environmen-
tal Education Center. For families with
children
FEE: $15/family
Jefferson
Memorial
Forest
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted
in any Louisville park and are prohibited
during Jefferson Memorial Forest pro-
grams. For the safety of participants and
staff, violation will result in removal from
the program without refund.
Night Alpine Tower
Climbing
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Fri, August 17, 6:30-10 p.m.
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Fri, September 14, 6:30-10 p.m.
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Fri, March 16, 6:30-10 p.m.
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Fri, April 27, 6:30-10 p.m.
Challenge yourself on our 52-foot climb-
ing tower - in the dark! Learn basic climb-
ing techniques and gain self-esteem,
confidence and problem-solving skills
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while tackling this “high-altitude” obstacle
course at night. Please wear tennis shoes
and long pants/ shorts. Bring your head-
lamp! Program will meet in the Horine
section of Jefferson Memorial Forest.
Call to preregister. Ages 10 and older. A
parent/legal guardian must accompany
anyone under 18.
FEE: $20/person
Nature Photography 101
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Sat, March 24, 9 a.m.-Noon
“Take only pictures, leave only footprints”
is a great line if you know how to take
photos. This class can help show you. In
this beginner to intermediate photog-
raphy class with an emphasis on nature,
you will learn camera basics, elements
of photography, types of photography,
choosing a camera and finishing touches
for your photographs that you can do on
your computer. Call to preregister. Ages
12 and older. A parent/legal guardian
must accompany anyone under 18.
FEE: $18/person
River Canoeing Class
Location TBD
Sat, April 14, 1-5 p.m.
Love canoeing? Love rivers? So does
Jefferson Memorial Forest! That’s why
we’re offering a basic 4-hour class in river
canoeing! Course will cover basics of boat
control and paddle strokes for moving
water, and how to prepare for a safe day
on the river. All equipment is provided.
Dress to get wet and wear shoes that will
stay on your feet. Participants must be
able to swim confidently, and comfort-
ably sit in and paddle a canoe in slow
moving water. Call to preregister. Ages 12
and older. A parent/legal guardian must
accompany anyone under 18.
FEE: $25/person
14th Annual Americana
Forest Fest Bluegrass
and Music Festival
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Sat, May 19, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Food, beverages, arts, crafts, and plenty of
live music all day. All ages.
FREE! Parking $10/carload