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Reminder: Coal Creek Golf Course Is Closed to Non -
<br />Golfing Recreational Activities
<br />Coal Creek Golf Course is open year-round and
<br />welcomes golfers of all levels and abilities. However,
<br />please remember the course is not a park or playground
<br />and is closed to all non -golfing recreational activities.
<br />This includes, but is not limited to, walking, running,
<br />biking, dogs, fishing, cross-country skiing, and
<br />sledding. Golf courses can contain hazards that are
<br />not commonly found in parks and are not maintained
<br />for daily pedestrian traffic or recreational activities
<br />other than golf. Additionally, non -golfing activities can
<br />permanently damage the turf requiring substantial staff
<br />and financial resources to undo the damage.
<br />OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS & EVENTS
<br />For all outdoor events, be prepared for the elements by
<br />wearing sunscreen, bug spray, pants, hat,
<br />sunglasses and closed toe shoes. Bring
<br />water to drink. These events are free
<br />but registration is required. To register,
<br />call 303-335-4742 or visit bit.ly/
<br />LouisvilleOpenSpaceEducationEvents.
<br />OPEN SPACE STARGAZERS: PARADE OF PLANETS
<br />(ages 10+)
<br />Sun., December 11 I 4:30-7 PM
<br />Aquarius Open Space
<br />Come to Aquarius Open Space to watch as Mars,
<br />Jupiter, and Saturn parade across the southern sky.
<br />Bring binoculars or a telescope, warm clothing, a red
<br />astronomy flashlight, and a folding chair.
<br />OPEN SPACE ON CANVAS EXHIBIT (ages 12+)
<br />Tues., December 13 I 6-7:30 PM
<br />Louisville Recreation & Senior Center
<br />Celebrate the beauty of Open Space as we showcase
<br />the work of artists who have participated in our 2022
<br />Plein air painting programs. Meet the artists and learn
<br />about how they put Open Space on canvas.
<br />HOLIDAY CRAFTS (ages 2-10)
<br />Thurs., December 15 16-7 PM
<br />Louisville Recreation & Senior Center
<br />Have some fun and get ready for the holidays with some
<br />nature-themed crafts!
<br />CELEBRATE EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
<br />One of the five key areas identified by the EDI Task Force
<br />is creating a safe and welcoming environment. A few
<br />ways we're doing that is by recognizing and celebrating
<br />different cultural events and holidays, learning about
<br />other cultures, and planning programs and events that
<br />reflect diverse communities. Over the next few months,
<br />we'll recognize and celebrate Human Rights Day, Martin
<br />Luther King Jr. Day, and Black History Month.
<br />Human Rights Day
<br />Human Rights Day is observed every year on December
<br />10 — the day the United Nations General Assembly
<br />adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human
<br />Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document,
<br />which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is
<br />entitled to as a human being, regardless of race, color,
<br />religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national
<br />or social origin, property, birth, or other status. Available
<br />in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated
<br />document in the world. Source: un.org.
<br />Martin Luther King Jr. Day
<br />Taking place each year on the third Monday in January,
<br />the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service is the only
<br />federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as
<br />a national day of service — a "day on, not a day off."
<br />Participation in service activities has grown each year as
<br />more Americans are encouraged to provide meaningful
<br />change in their communities. Service empowers
<br />individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers,
<br />creates solutions and moves us closer to Dr. King's vision
<br />of a beloved community. Source: doi.gov.
<br />Black History Month
<br />Black History Month's first iteration was Negro History
<br />Week, created in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson,
<br />known as the "father of Black history." February was
<br />chosen by Woodson for the weeklong observance
<br />as it coincides with the birthdates of both former U.S.
<br />President Abraham Lincoln and social reformer Frederick
<br />Douglass. Both men played a significant role in helping
<br />to end slavery.
<br />In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized
<br />Black History month. In his speech, President Ford urged
<br />Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too -
<br />often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in
<br />every area of endeavor throughout our history".
<br />In the U.S., the monthlong spotlight during February is
<br />an opportunity to engage with Black history, go beyond
<br />discussions of racism and slavery, and highlight Black
<br />leaders and accomplishments. Source: weforum.org.
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