Evolvers want to take action yet may need guidance and assistance in choosing where and how to focus their energy. They can seek assistance from organizations such as 1619 Flux: Art + Activism to learn how to affect positive change in neighborhoods ​ Speakers: • Gwendolyn Kelly, Community Outreach Director, 1619Flux: Art + Activism • […]

Youth ages 11-18 are invited to discuss how their community can be improved through the reduction of violence, peer and educational support, and perseverance. The Summit will provide a platform for youth to offer suggestions for community solutions to violent crime. Food and music will be provided from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. For more information, click […]

Plymouth Settlement House, 1626 W. Chestnut Street, is seeking volunteers to help organize opening a Russell community coffee house and will be holding a meeting to plan its implementation. The coffee house will be safe place for people to get to know their neighbors over a free cup of coffee and board games.

Join the Civic Data Alliance, LVL1 hackerspace, Metro OP12, along with partners from Amazon and Microsoft for an I.o.T Hackathon at Louisville Central Community Center’s Gigabit Experience Center, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Boulevard. The event will focus on the Internet of Things and how they connect to and impact our lives as citizens. Urbanists, civic […]

Show your love for the Russell neighborhood and join Olmstead Parks Conservancy in beautifying Elliott Park, 630 S. 28th Street! We’ll focus on weeding, mulching, painting and general park beautification. Gloves, tools and guidance provided. To register to volunteer, please call 456-8125 or click here.

The West Louisville Chess Club (WLCC) is now in session and meeting at the Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway. Never played chess before? Come out to learn the game of chess or develop your skills with other players. WLCC is open to all youth and families. Contact Rodney Webb at rwebb@lul.org or 502-566-3384 for […]

Show your love for the Russell neighborhood and join Olmstead Parks Conservancy in beautifying Elliott Park, 630 S. 28th Street! We’ll focus on weeding, mulching, painting and general park beautification. Gloves, tools and guidance provided. To register to volunteer, please call 456-8125 or click here.

Join the Russell Neighborhood Association at the Oak and Acorn Intergenerational Center, 631 S. 28th St, for a potluck-style neighborhood meeting. Bring a dish to share, an idea for the neighborhood and someone new! Afterward, the Russell Neighborhood Association will be joining Olmsted Parks Conservancy staff at Elliot Park to help with one of their […]

Common Table, a culinary arts training program at Catholic Charities, hosts Table of Plenty, a free monthly meal the last Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome to attend.

The Office of Multicultural Ministry is hosting a back to school and college fair! Students will receive back packs, hair cuts and various school supplies while supplies last. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.