The Norton Women’s Pavilion Champions 4 Her Walk, Run & Festival will be held on June 20, 2009 at Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park. This unique event invites the local community to come together on a single day to walk, run, generate awareness, raise funds and celebrate the spirit of possibility for girls, women and families in Kentuckiana. read more

Children in Nature – Feathers, Nests, and Eggs
Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
How do birds build their nest? What bird lost this feather? How do we know what kind of bird came from the egg shell we found? Discover these answers and learn how you can find the answers to all of your bird-brained questions! This series of classes are meant to intrigue the young and old alike. Participation is tracked and points earned for each session. A prize will be given at the end of the series to the family with the highest score. Meets at the Environmental Education Center
Fee: $10.00 per family (limit 4) $5.00 for each additional person

For additional classes, events, and updates - click Jefferson Memorial Forest

Tamra Larter allowed the birth of her second child to be filmed as part of a documentary titled "Orgasmic Birth." (Tamra Larter from ABCNews.com)

I admit, when my husband sent the link to this 20/20 segment as a possible blog topic, it was difficult for me to watch the video, let alone consider writing about it. But by the end of it, I realized the women were simply asking each of us to re-think our perspective on childbirth. I’m all about that. And, I’m living proof that when you minimize fear, you minimize pain. Watch for yourself and let me know what you think. Were you lucky enough to have such an exhilarating childbirth experience?

For more info - visit Louisville Glassworks

The Down Syndrome Education Foundation of Louisville is raffling one Churchill Downs 2009 Derby Box (seats six). All proceeds of this raffle will provide funding for the Down Syndrome of Louisville Life Long Learning Programs serving children and adults.

The drawing will be held April 22, at 5pm at the DSL office at 4604 Bardstown Road. You do NOT have to be present to win. The tickets are $10 per chance. Call 502-495-5088

Down Syndrome of Louisville, 4604 Bardstown Road, Louisville KY 40218

Please contact DSL for additional tickets to sell at your workplace, in your neighborhood, or anywhere Derby Fans are found!

www.downsyndromeoflouisville.org

All proceeds of this raffle will provide funding for the Down Syndrome of Louisville Life Long Learning Programs serving children and adults.

The drawing will be held on June 22, 2009 at 7:30pm at Audubon Country Club in Louisville KY. You do NOT have to be present to win. The tickets are $10 per chance.  Call 502-495-5088

Down Syndrome of Louisville, 4604 Bardstown Road, Louisville KY 40218

According to an article (see link below to read the full story), the grandmother is claiming that her daughter is obsessed with having babies. At 33-years-old, she has a Bachelor’s degree and is currently working on a Master’s degree. She also doesn’t appear to be receiving any public assistance. So, how does she do it? Also, it seems as if she was paid for the fertility treatment…I am intrigued by this situation. Ethical questions are also being tossed around with her situation. How in-depth should the screening process be for the use of fertility treatment? What are your thoughts?

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Watch out Jon & Kate Plus Eight - there’s another family on the rise!

“The mother, who was not identified, gave birth Monday to the six boys and two girls weighing between 1 pound, 8 ounces, and 3 pounds, 4 ounces. The eighth baby was a surprise to the parents and doctors who had been expecting only seven children.” (USA TODAY) read more