New Police Chief Survey

As we recently learned, the LMPD will be getting a new Chief soon. In an effort to better understand the community's needs, Mayor Fischer has posted a survey for citizens to take. So, here you go- clicky the clicky below!

Police Chief Survey

Butchertown Neighborhood Association Meeting

What:  Butchertown Annual Meeting

Time: 6pm

Where: 1607 Frankfort Ave

We will be celebrating 2011 and the positive changes that have come to Butchertown.  Food and drink will be provided but please bring a dish if you like.  We will aslo be collecting membership donations and electing neighborhood representatives.

As always, please join us.

questions? butchertown@gmail.com

VETERANS

Freedom is never free..  -    Author Unknown

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.    -    John Fitzgerald Kennedy



Thanks to those who sacrifice for our country. 

KEEPING BUTCHERTOWN BEAUTIFUL!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone that came out today in support of Butchertown.  Your work is appreciated by all.

 A special thanks to our neighbors and to the Franklin Street Baptist Church.  This was our biggest turnout yet and it couldn't have been done without YOU.    ALSO.... Most IMPORTANTLY... THANKS to Brightside for our T-shirts, bags, and gloves..

BRIGHTSIDE BUTCHERTOWN CLEAN UP

Hello, Butchertown!!

It's that time again!!! Brightside's annual Fall Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd and we are on the list of neighborhoods to help them maintain the cleanliness of Louisville.

Butchertown is looking a little 'shaggy'....meet us at 1401 Quincy Street at 10am (come to the back gate/backyard) and have some cider and snacks, pick up your bags and gloves, and we will be on our way to get Butchertown ready for the beautiful fall weather to come!

Who: Friends & Neighbors of Butchertown, of course


What: Brightside Annual Fall Clean-Up (we are so VERY lucky as a city to have an organization such as this to sponsor these types of events!!)


When: Sat 10/22 10am


Where: Meet at 1401 Quincy Street (backyard)


ps...(**rain date is the following Saturday, Oct 29th**)

PLEASE JOIN US - DEDICATION AND PLACEMENT OF COL FREDERICK GEIGER

The Dedication and Placement of Historical Marker


Saturday, 17th September 2011  12 NOON

REFRESHMENTS AND FOOD PROVIDED

LOCATION:
1607 Frankfort Ave (former home of Col. Frederick Geiger)
CORNER OF FRANKFORT AVE and STORY AVE
Linden Hill

AGENDA


Today on the 200th year anniversary of the call for volunteers and their response,

we honor the contributions Col. Frederick Geiger and the brave Kentucky

mounted rifleman who played a vital role at the dawn of American’s



“Second War for Independence”.


Welcome: Mr. Andy Cornelius, President, Butchertown

Invocation: Mr. Forest Chilton, SAR- Sons of the American Revolution

Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance: The Honor Guard, “Governor Isaac Shelby”

Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution

Introductions of Guest- Mr. Andy Cornelious

 Ms. Ann Franklin: “John Marshall” DAR Chapter,
 Ms. Cora Potter, “General Zachary Taylor 1812” Chapter DAR,
 Mr. Forrest Chilton, SAR, Sons of the American Revolution
 The Honorable Darrel Owens, State Representative Commonwealth of Kentucky
 The Honorable Steve Riggs State Representative Commonwealth of Kentucky
 The Honorable Addia Wuchner State Representative Commonwealth of Kentucky and great-niece of a        prior owner of Linden Hill, (spent weekends and summers at Linden Hill with her Great Grandmother and lived at Linden Hill when she was first married)


“Defending the Revolution” -Neighbors who followed Geiger to Tippecanoe: Ms. Lynn Renau,


“Ethnicity of the Frontier” Ms. Martina Kunnecke


Special Presentation: The Honorable State Representative, Addia K. Wuchner

Governor's Proclamation & Citation for the Kentucky House of Representatives


“A 200 Year Home Coming” introduction of Col Geiger family decedents and Linden Hill Families


Closing: Fife and Drum The Battle of Tippecanoe “Hell on the Wabash” honoring the brave men who fought at the meeting of the Tippecanoe and Wabash Rivers.

Please join us on the front lawn of Linden Hill and meet

“Private William Greathouse, 1794-1876, “Proud Kentucky Militiaman”

Chautauqua historical drama performed by Mr. Harry Smith




THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
Butchertown Heritage Fund

Donations to Butchertown Historic Markers

Mary Virginia Alexander, Louisville, Kentucky

Butchertown Neighborhood Association, Inc.

John and Julia Crenshaw, Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Eye Care Institute, Mark Prussian

Pat and Kelly Frost, San Antonio, Texas

Thomas Jouett Marshall III, Basye, Virginia

Pamela and Elizabeth Steffen, Louisville, Kentucky

Tina Ward Pugh, Ninth District Councilwoman, Louisville Metro Council

David Tandy, Fourth District Councilman, Louisville Metro Council



Linden Hill, the Fait-Geiger House Owners

1796-1799 Henry and Margaret Fait

1799-1832 Col. Frederick Geiger and Anna Funk Geiger

1832-1847 Frederick and Sarah Geiger

1847-1888 Louis and Theresa Rehm

1896-1932 Sol Bloom, Harold Bloom, Jacobina Bloom

1934-1978 Homer and Nellie Tomason

1978-1983 Clyde and Betty J. Morrison

1983- Jim Segrest

Scenes from DINE ---- Garage Bar Aug 27th.

A BIG THANK YOU to Garage Bar 



DINE EVENT AUG 27th. 8PM

UPDATE*

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE TONIGHT!!!!

The DINE event is set for Saturday August 27th, 8pm and is an opportunity for friends and neighbors to come together for dinner and conversation.  Come along, meet some new people, see some old friends, and have a great meal. 

All are welcome... The more the merrier....

Location:  Garage Bar  700 E Market  http://www.garageonmarket.com/

Time:  8PM

All interested in attending.... you MUST email by Aug 21st so that I can make reservations.  Please email cmaggard1200@yahoo.com

This new restaurant is always busy so to ensure we can get a table large enough, please don't delay.

*DINE =  amusement, bash*, blow out, excitement, good time, great time, party, riot*

Scenes from the Art Fair

Butchertown Art Fair 2011 June 4th.

Don't worry about the post-Derby blues.  Our event will lift you up and get summer started right.

Please check out our new sign on Main St heading into downtown Louisville.

If you haven't reserved your space yet..... please contact us at butchertownartfair@gmail.com

You can also find additional information on this blog and on Facebook!!!

Invite your friends, family, neighbors!!!

SURE TO BE A GOOD TIME!!!!!

*Space is limited so get in touch with us TODAY

BUTCHERTOWN ART FAIR 2011!!!! --- CALLING ALL FOLK

The art fair cometh.  Are you an artist? or a wanna be?  sling t-shirts?  how bout pottery?  Doesn't matter, contact us.

This year the art fair date has changed but it's still for sure a great time.  For more information (of ANY sorts) please hit us up

SPACE IS LIMITED TO RESERVE YOURS TODAY PLEASE EMAIL US:
butchertownartfair@gmail.com

DATE: June 4th, 2011

TIME: 10A to 7P

WHERE? Butchertown of course.  East Washington between Shelby and Wenzel.

Lots of fun, good music, great folk, great art..........

Progressive Dinner Rundown

It was a great event and we had a fantastic turnout.

WITHOUT THESE FOLKS, THE EVENT WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED:

Keith and Francois Kemble
Bo and Rebecca King
Larry Cox
David Harned
David and Elizabeth Paige
Summer Auerbach
Brandon Coan
Jon Soloman
Kelly Will
Natasha Maze
Andy Cornelius
Patty and John Moore

WITHOUT THESE SPONSORS, THE EVENT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO GREAT

Work the Metal
Cake Flour
Cellar Door Chocolates
Revive
Twisted Salon
Soho Lofts
Greenhaus
The Mayan Cafe

A Monumental Thank You to the many people who came to our event.  Your presence and participation made this event a huge success. 

Stay tuned for some photos...............

DINE EVENT - April 9th

DINE is finally back. Its been a very busy last few months but absence makes the heart grow fonder.

For this DINE event, we invite you to participate in our Progressive Dinner.

Here's how it works:

Ever wanted to see your neighbors home? Lots of beautiful, historic homes in our little slice of heaven right? Well, on April 9th from 7 - 9 pm there are 4 homes that are being opened up for such an event.

For a small donation of 25 dollars/person, you will get your fill of drink, food, entertainment, and maybe even meet some new friends.

At 9pm all party goers will meet at SOHO lofts for a dessert/drink party wrap up with food provided by Cake Flour. www.cakeflouronmarket.com/

Anyone that is interested in attending, please email us at butchertownartfair@gmail.com
for more information.

 SPACE IS LIMITED SO HURRY IT UP ALREADY!!!

*all proceeds benefit the 2011 Butchertown Art Fair on June 4th, 2011

Butchertown Cleanup Sat. March 26

Its time for our annual Spring Clean in Butchertown.  Anyone that would like to participate, please join us!!

We will be meeting at 1304 East Washington St. at 9:30AM for morning snacks and the cleanup will begin promptly at 10AM.  Gloves, bags, and t-shirts will be available.

Feel free to bring any additional items you think you will need.  (shovels, brooms, etc)

UPDATE**** Mayor Fischer will be there to address concerns from neighbors.

For questions, please email us at butchertown@gmail.com

Interesting Turn of Events

As we are all aware, the proposed Ohio River Bridges Project will have a lasting effect on Butchertown. Today, the Federal Government announced that proposed revisions by Mayor Fischer and Governer Beshear will require a closer look. Take a look at a more in depth coverage here.

Butchertown Monthly Meetings

Butchertown Neighboorhood Association meetings occur the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6pm and are open to all!!!

The meetings are mostly held at the Bodega on Market.  However, from time to time we do switch up the locations.  To get on our mailing list please send us an email at butchertown@gmail.com

That is all. 

-CM

Monthly Meeting

The first BNA meeting of the new year is upon us.

When: 1/5/2011

Time: 6:00PM

Where: The Bodega  829 East Market

All our invited.  Please come and share your thoughts and concerns with fellow neighbors.  Hope to see you there.

Questions? Want to get on the email list?  Send an email to butchertown@gmail.com

-CM