Week in the Highlands

The ''Week in the Highlands'' events collectively make a strong statement to our community and bring about big crowds and media coverage. In 2004, over 18,000 people attended the Week in the Highlands events, 12,000 of which is the attendance at the 2004 Belknap Fall Festival.

Highlands Community Ministries (HCM) serves 26 churches in the Highlands with programs including day care for young and old; meals on wheels for homebound; assistance for needy, handicapped and victims of abuse; and recreational opportunities for children that promote healthy lifestyles. The non profit programs combine the resources of people, facilities and finances to help those in need.

John Chamberlain
Email: j.chamberlain@louisville.edu
Home: (502) 456-5852
Office: (502) 852-6430

Week in the Highlands

October 1-9, 2011

Join us again this year for a great Week in the Highlands. We promise a series of events that will get you outdoors for fun and recreation while learning about and supporting our neighbor- hoods, institutions, and services. We want to thank the patrons, sponsors, vendors, and all the neighbors and volunteers who help make the Highlands such a great place to live.



2011 Schedule
Monday, September 26 - HCM Fund Day, 11 a.m. - Midnight
Saturday, October 1 - Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m.
Sunday, October 2 - Highlands-Douglass Big Rock Jazz Fest, 2 - 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 14 - Empty Bowls Soup Supper and Auction, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Friday, October 7 -17th Belknap Festival Eve, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 8 -17th Belknap Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, October 9 - Farmington Harvest Festival, Noon - 5 p.m.

Coordinators:

• John Chamberlain
  (502) 852-6430 or (502) 456-5852
  j.chamberlain@louisville.edu
  
  

Week in the Highlands
A partnership of neighborhoods and organizations celebrates the unique blend of lifestyles that make the Highlands a special place in Louisville. The Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk for Highlands Community Ministries, Highlands-Douglass Big Rock Jazz Fest, Empty Bowls, Belknap Neighborhood Fall Festival and the Farmington Harvest Festival combine efforts to become one of Louisville’s official Metrofest outdoor events again for 2011. These are family-friendly events that celebrate our community, arts and music to help support neighborhood and park improvements, the ecumenical services of Highlands Community Ministries and our historical treasure at Farmington.

Activities / Events:

Monday, September 26

• 11 a.m. - Midnight - HCM Fund Day - O'Sheas, 956 Baxter Avenue - Enjoy a good meal and help your neighbors in need. 100% of proceeds from Fund Day at O'Sheas will benefit HCM.
  
  Saturday, October 1
• 8:00 a.m. - Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk to benefit Highlands Community Ministries - $25
  Start and finish line - Douglass Boulevard Christian Church to scenic Big Rock in Cherokee Park and return.
  
  
• 8:30 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast to benefit HCM, Douglass Boulevard Christian Church Gym - $3-$5
  
  Register at Fleetfeet Sports, 1500 Bardstown Road, or online at http://www.rivercityraces.com/. Packet pick-up and late registration will take place in the parking lot of Douglass Boulevard Christian Church. Call River City Races at 386-1502 or Highlands Community Ministries at 451-3695 for more information.
  
  Sunday, October 2 
• 2:00-7:00 p.m. - Highlands-Douglass Big Rock Jazz Fest - Free
  Big Rock Area of Cherokee Park, Music plus ''Jags on the Rocks'' vintage Jaguars exhibit plus music by Stella Vees, FattLabb and Piano Jazz Summitt with Harry Picken's Trio with Phil DeGreg, Luke Gillsepie and Steve Allee.                                        Contact: Keith Clements (502) 451-6872  click here for more information.

• Thursday, October 6
  • 5:30–8:00 p.m. - Empty Bowls, Bellarmine University – Frazier Hall – $30 for meal and potter's bowl, $20 meal only, $5 for children ages 12 and under. To benefit HCM Individual and Family Assistance Program.
    Contact: Lynn Humphey (502) 451-3626
    click here for more information
  
  
  Friday, October 7
• 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.- 17th Belknap Festival Eve (rain or shine) - Food and Live Music with Earbone - Free
  
  Saturday, October 8
• 11:00 a.m.– 9:00 p.m.- 17th Belknap Fall Festival (rain or shine) - Free
  Historic Douglass Loop off 2200 Block of Bardstown Road. Features 100 booths of Juried Arts and Crafts, Family Fun, Educational Area, Food and Live Music with the High Rollers, Blackberry Jam, Leaving London, Stachel's Pawn Shop and Tyrone Cotton.                                                                                                                                                                                             Contact: Chris Padgett belknapfallfestival@gmail.com
  
  Sunday, October 9
• Noon–5:00 p.m.- Farmington Harvest Festival
  19th Century hemp plantation, archaeology, crafts, old-fashioned games and activities, period music, costumed interpreters, tours, great food and more!
  Contact: Andrea Pridham (502) 452-9920
  
  
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  (See Our PDFs for a printable schedule)

Week in the Highlands Sponsors:
Anderson Windows
Bellarmine University
Flanagan’s
Highland Cleaners
Highland Roofing
McDonald’s – Highlands
Mortenson Dental
Tom Owen 8th District Councilman
O’Shea’s
River City Bank
ValuMarket
Public Media- inkind
Papa John’s - inkind

Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk Sponsors:
Cherokee Triangle Neighborhood Association
Deer Park Neighborhood Association
FleetFeet
Foot & Ankle
Highland-Douglass Neighborhood Association
Milestone Wellness Center
New Balance
Original Highlands
102.3 The MAX
St. Francis of Assisi Cougar Boosters
Belknap Neighborhood Association

Highlands-Douglass Big Rock Jazz Fest Sponsors:
AT&T
BBC
Brown Forman
Comedy Caravan
Doo Wop Shop
Ear X-tacy
Louisville Jazz Society
Milestone Wellness Center
MSD
Olmsted Conservancy


Belknap Festival Sponsors:
Anheuser Busch
Breland Realty
Commonwealth
Tom Drexler
Dundee Tavern
Gastro East
Horton's Hardware and Naturally Horton's
Just Money Financial Advisors
Kroger
Norton Immediate Care Center
Metro Cross Training
Papa John’s

Farmington Harvest Fest Sponsors:
David Greulich
Kentucky Humanities Council
Pubishers Printing Company