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Blood Drive and Louisville FC Soccer Game
2019-09-28 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Slugger Field Atrium, 401 East Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202
SAVE THE DATE! Our partners at Critically Loved are hosting a blood drive in honor of Celia who is battling a life-threatening internal bleeding disease that requires two pints of blood per week to keep her stabilized.
Please consider attending and giving blood to show support for Critically Loved! Everyone who donates blood will receive a ticket to that night’s game! Use Code LOVED2019 when purchasing tickets.

11th Annual NuLu Fest
2019-09-28 11:00 - 23:00 | 600, 700 and 800 blocks of East Market Street, East Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
For the 11th year NuLu is hosting it’s well-known street festival celebrating the continued growth and revitalization of Louisville’s East Market District. Come enjoy live music by sonaBLAST! Records, regional micro-brewed beers, and numerous food and retail booths by local vendors. There will be activities for all ages. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public.
They shut down the street for a good ‘ole block party, featuring local food, craft beer, awesome vendors, and live music on the big stage.
WHEN: Saturday, September 28th, 2019
WHERE: 600, 700, and 800 blocks of East Market Street
TIME: 11:00am – 11:00pm
SPECIAL NOTE: NO PETS ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL
The East Market District also referred to as NuLu, is now best known for its art galleries, unique specialty stores, antique shops and a growing number of upscale restaurants. The term “NuLu” is a portmanteau meaning “New Louisville.” As home to two LEED® certified commercial buildings, many historic restoration projects, as well as several restaurants offering organic and locally sourced ingredients, NuLu has emerged with a culture of sustainability.

Kentucky Fatherhood Summit 2019
2019-09-27 08:00 - 16:00 | Griffin Gate Marriott Resort, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky, 40511
-Engaging Fathers and Strengthening Families-
Registration is now OPEN for the Kentucky Fatherhood Summit: Friday, Sept. 27 at the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort.
The summit will provide a collaborative opportunity for social service professionals, academicians, law enforcement agencies, legislators, grassroots non-profits, faith-based organizations, fathers, and the community at large, to influence the future of Fatherhood in Kentucky.
The summit will explore the best methods of reaching fathers for the purpose of leveraging their individual experiences and abilities for the betterment of their children, families, communities, and state. Plenary sessions will discuss the vital role of fathers in healthy childhood development and the prevention of childhood poverty. Breakout session topics will include – Self-Sufficient Fathers, Fatherhood Engagement, Fathers Supporting Children, and Successful Co-Parenting. Register here.
If you plan to stay in Lexington for the Summit, you can book your group rate at the Griffin Gate Marriott
CHFS, Department for Income Support – Presenting Partner
Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families – Organizing Partner

No Limits Family Night presented by FEAT of Louisville
2019-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
No Limits Family Nights
FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Louisville’s No Limits Family Nights offers interactive exploration for families of children with special needs in a sensory-friendly environment. No matter the special need, there are no limitations when you’re doing science!
Each No Limits Family Night includes after hours admission, themed activities, a take-home element, and a supplemental activity card for continued learning. Contact FEAT of Louisville for more information.

Contemporary Thought: The Lillian O. Seligman Forum Series
2019-09-23 19:30 - 20:30
Join our partners at Jewish Family and Career Services on Monday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. at The Temple 5101 US Hwy. 42, Louisville, KY 40241
Colleen Clines’ Applying Design and Business to a World in Need
On a fateful trip to India, Colleen and her sister Maggie had the novel idea to use design thinking to create jobs, products, and services to help women escape the sex trafficking trade. Colleen will share the realities of sex trafficking and how Anchal, a nonprofit social enterprise, uses design and business to create successful outcomes for survivors of exploitation in India and Kentucky.
Colleen Clines is Co-founder and CEO of Anchal. A shortlist of her recognitions include: Public Interest’s Design Top Global 100 Designers, Louisville Business First’s Forty Under 40 List and NAWBO Humanitarian Award.
Reserve your space now for this free event.
Lillian O. Seligman was a past president of the Jewish Family & Career Services Board of Directors, and she continued to have an active interest in the growth of JFCS services throughout the years. The Contemporary Thought Forum Series offers the community a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Lillian’s love of learning with thought-provoking, entertaining programming.

Instagram ate my daughter and my son won't stop playing Fortnite: What Parents Need to Know to Improve the Odds for Their Children
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Mercy Academy, 5801 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville, KY, 40228
Parents, join our Face It partners at the Archdiocese for a special presentation by physician, psychologist, and best selling author Dr. Leonard Sax MD, PhD.
Tuesday, September 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mercy Academy
Instagram ate my daughter and my son won’t stop playing Fortnite: What Parents Need to Know to Improve the Odds for Their Children
• What are kids really doing online and on their smartphones with social media?
• How do I respond when my child experiences disappointment?
• What can I do to improve the odds for my child?
• How can evidence-based guidelines for best practices in parenting empower me?
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE COLLAPSE OF PARENTING
Dr. Leonard Sax MD, PhD, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT at the age of 19. In this presentation, he draws on 26 years of clinical experience-as well as his visits to over 400 schools in the past 17 years—to share his recommendations with fellow parents. More about Dr. Sax and his four books, including the New York Times bestseller, The Collapse of Parenting, can be found at www.leonardsax.com.

Building Resilience in Children and Youth
2019-09-11 19:00 - 2019-10-23 20:00 | Family Life Center Gym, 2000 Douglas Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40205
If you have an interest in improving the quality of life for kids today and the next generation, make time to attend this exceptional series. Admission is free and the presentations and discussion will be well worth your time!
-September 11: Screening of Paper Tigers film – 6:30pm
https://kpjrfilms.co/paper-tigers/
-September 18: Conscious Discipline – 7:00pm
Laura Morris, principal of Northaven Elementary School, Jeffersonville, IN
-September 25: Building Grit and Confidence – 7:00pm
Tony Zipple, Sc.D., M.B.A., psychologist
-October 2: Guided Meditation – 7:00pm
Marilyn Stoner, retired social worker
-October 9: Cyber Safety 101 – 7:00pm
Sonja Grey, Executive Director of ECHO, Exploited Children’s Help Organization
-October 16: Depression and Anxiety – 7:00pm
Cathy Batscha, psychiatric nursing professor
-October 23: Difficult Conversations – 7:00pm
Katy Hopkins, PhD, HSPP, pediatric psychologist
Questions? Contact Cody Nygard, Associate Pastor, at cody@stpaulchurchky.org or visit St. Paul’s Facebook page for updates and more information!

Semi;colon Storytelling for the Brave- Centerstone Event
2019-09-10 19:00 | Art Sanctuary, 1433 S. Shelby Street, Louisville, KY, 40217
Centerstone has created a new local event, semi;colon, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day), that will help draw awareness to mental illness in our local community. The event is being held in conjunction with National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month.
Several guest speakers will share their experiences with suicide and/or mental illness, and local art supporting this topic will also be on display.
More information is available in the attached flyer. Tickets are $10 per person. They are on sale now and should be purchased in advance using the event link above. All proceeds benefit Centerstone’s Crisis and Suicide Prevention Programs.
Please help spread the word about this Centerstone event to your organizations!
For any questions, please contact MaryClare Coffey on the Centerstone Advancement team at maryclare.coffey@centerstone.org.

Prevent Child Abuse KY's Kids Are Worth It!® Conference
2019-09-09 08:00 - 2019-09-10 17:00 | Lexington Convention Center
23rd Annual Kids are Worth It!® Conference
September 9th & 10th, 2019
Lexington Convention Center
Kentucky’s premier multidisciplinary child abuse and neglect prevention conference. Two keynote sessions and over 38 workshops with trending topics like what providers should know about opioids and children, human trafficking, attitudes towards corporal punishment, drug and alcohol trends, suicide prevention, helping children after loss, sudden unexpected infant deaths, preventing child neglect, homelessness in families/children, pediatric abusive head trauma, collaborating on investigations, working with trauma-exposed children and many more!

Walk Through The Wild
2019-09-07 07:15 - 10:00 | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, United States
Whether you’re a runner, walker, or simply someone who believes in the mission of ChooseWell Communities, we hope you’ll join their inaugural Walk Through the Wild on September 7th at the Louisville Zoo! There will be food, music, and activities at the finish line. Together, we can continue to ignite solutions & inspire change for families committed to creating THRIVING lives!
Find out how you can register here.

25th Annual Blue Ribbon Bash to End Child Abuse
2019-08-23 17:00 - 23:00
Mark your calendar now to join with Family Nurturing Center for their annual Blue Ribbon Bash on Friday, August 23rd.
This is the 25th year of the gala and it will take place at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center (SETEC) located in Erlanger, KY.

St. Joe's Picnic
2019-08-09 17:00 - 2019-08-10 23:00 | St. Joseph Children’s Home, 2823 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
August 9 & 10, 2019
Friday, 5:00pm to 11:00pm & Saturday, Noon to Midnight
For 170 years, generations of friends and family gather every August for the annual Picnic at St. Joseph Children’s Home to play games, visit, eat, drink, and volunteer. St. Joe’s Picnic has been a staple of the Louisville community since before the Kentucky Derby and continues to be one of the largest fundraising events in Kentucky!
St. Joe’s Picnic For the Kids goes beyond the typical fundraiser by recruiting new foster parents, giving SJ alumni the opportunity to reunite with their peers and former staff, as well as providing an inclusive and accessible space for the Louisville community. For more information visit sjkids.org/picnic

Making Social Media That Matters
2019-08-06 09:00 - 2019-08-08 17:00
Register Teens Now for the Summer PeaceCasters: Making Social Media That Matters Camp!
Tuesday, August 6, 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday, August 7, 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday, August 8, 9 am – 5 pm
This three-day PeaceCasters workshop is for people age 12-17 who want to use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and all social media to create positive change and affect their world (and maybe make some memes while they’re at it). Our focus will be on building communication skills, empowered changemaking through storytelling, making creative videos, and best practices for a social media lifestyle. It will be designed and presented by other young people and is 100% hands-on. Session topics will include:

Social Media Success Stories
Going Viral – Building Followings
Creating Messages With Meaning
Sharing YOUR story—why what you say matters
Creating Graphics That Pop
Responding to Online Harassment and Trolling
Lessons from local and national advocates

Participants must be ready and willing to interact in small groups. The $60 fee covers lunch and snacks. Scholarships are available. Online registration and a downloadable form are available here. Email your questions or requests for additional information to Mark here.

Lighthouse Academy's Health and Back to School Fair
2019-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, 5312 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Save the date!! More details to come!

South Jefferson Back to School Event
2019-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY, 40272, United States
SAVE THE DATE and join Face It at the South Jefferson Back to School Event on Thursday, July 25th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
at Valley High School
10200 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40272
For more information please contact:
Polly Mayer, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Polly.Mayer@louisvilleky.gov
Download and share the flyer here!

Kentucky PTA Convention
2019-07-19 08:00 - 2019-07-20 17:00 | Tates Creek Elementary, 1113 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, Kentucky, 40517
Stop by our Face It table at the 2019 KY PTA Convention on July 19th 8am until 5pm and July 20th 8am until 12pm! At Tates Creek Elementary School in Lexington!
Parents and educators are welcome!
To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
To raise the standards of home life.
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

Victory Over Violence Conference
2019-07-15 08:00 - 2019-07-17 17:00
Join Face It at the Family Resource & Youth Services Coalition’s Victory Over Violence conference in Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington on July 15-17, 2019
The Victory Over Violence Conference addresses the safety and well-being of the whole child in the school and community by addressing social and emotional development issues and family engagement. Workshops are applicable for FRYSCs and all other youth- and family-focused professionals.
FRYSC Mission Statement:
To enhance students’ ability to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:

Early learning and successful transition to school;
Academic achievement and well-being; and
Graduation and transition into adult life.

Learn more here.

Teen Leaders For Diversity Summer Camp
2019-07-09 10:00 - 2019-07-11 15:00
Teen Leaders for Diversity Day Camp
Tuesday, July 9 – Thursday, July 11, 10 am – 3 pm

The work of the National Coalition Building Institute is the foundation of our diversity workshops for 9th – 12th graders. Teens explore and deepen the basic skills of affirmation, communication, cooperation and problem solving. They learn together how to celebrate their similarities and differences, understand stereotypes and interrupt prejudicial acts, remarks and slurs.

Participants must be ready and willing to interact in small groups. The $60 fee covers lunch and snacks. Some scholarships are available. Email any questions to lead trainer Janene here. Registration and permission forms available here.

“I’ve improved my people skills – especially around resolving conflicts.”

“Because of this camp I am better able to work with people that are different than me.”

“I had a great time and will recommend it to my friends!”

“At this camp we learned to work together as a team and
communicate well with each other”.

“I came into this camp all stressed out and came out all cool, calm and relaxed.”

For more information and to register visit here.

Early Childhood Institute Conference 2019
2019-06-19 08:00 - 2019-06-21 17:00 | The Galt House Louisville, 140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
The Early Childhood Institute empowers early childhood professionals who impact and help shape Kentucky’s youngest children and their families.
Join Face It as we exhibit on June 19-21, 2019 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY!
For more information visit here. If you have any questions please contact the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood at 502-352-0969 or 502-782-0200

Lighthouse Academy's Kick-off to Summer Learning
2019-06-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Lighthouse Academy at Newburg, 5312 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Lighthouse is hosting a summer learning kick off for the children and families of summer their program. They’ll have tons of fun activities and bouncy’s! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Face It Movement Kids Fun Zone at the Buy Local Fair
2019-05-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Rd, Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, 40207
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) is hosting their annual Buy Local Fair at The Louisville Water Tower on Sunday, May 19th from 12pm until 6pm! Admission is free, parking is $5 per carload, free for bicycles. The Face It Movement will be exhibiting at the Face It Movement Kids Fun Zone!
Vendors will include.
* Local Businesses, Artists, Craftspeople, Farmers and More
* Local Food, Beer, Bourbon, Brandy & Wine
* Live Entertainment
* Iron Chef-Style Cooking Competition
* Kids Activities
* Relax on The Back Porch
* Green event featuring recycling and composting!
For full details, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/buylocalfair

Mom's Night Out
2019-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Kosair Charities, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Moms and caregivers of special needs children deserve a break! Join us for an evening of stress relieving pampering. Come for dinner, have your nails done, receive a massage, learn stress relieving breathing exercises and most importantly RELAX!
The evening will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. We look forward to relaxing with you on May 14th!

Sponsored by Critically Loved, Face It and FEAT of Louisville

Youth Suicide Prevention Conference
2019-04-29 08:00 - 2019-04-30 16:00 | James E. Bruce Convention Center, 303 Conference Center Dr., Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 42240
The Community Collaboration for Children out of Western KY is hosting a two-day Youth Suicide Prevention conference on April 29th and 30th. The April 29th conference will be in Paducah and on April 30th the conference will be in Hopkinsville. Face It will be in attendance on April 30th, stop by and grab some materials!
Download more information here.

Blue Sunday
2019-04-28
Blue Sunday

April 28, 2018

Blue Sunday is the day when churches take time in their service to pray for the victims of child abuse and for those who rescue them.

Managing Difficult Childhood Behaviors at Home And School
2019-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Okolona Christian Church, 10801 Faithful Way, Louisvilla, Kentucky, 40229
Learn about strategies to avoid incidents of challenging behaviors in the home and school settings. Possible motives will be examined to assist caregivers in determining the most effective interventions. Preventative guidelines for arranging the home and school environments, setting expectations, and encouraging positive behaviors will be discussed. There will be time for questions and light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!
To register for this FREE seminar, please call Greg Oerther at 502.479.4266, or email at gregoryoerther@kentuckyonehealth.org

Pizza4Prevention
2019-04-23
Exploited Children’s Help Organization will be hosting their annual ‘Pizza4Prevention’ event with Bearno’s on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Check out ECHO‘s social media for updates.

Big BLUE Event!
2019-04-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Boone County Cooperative Extension Enrichment Center, 1824 Patrick Drive, Burlington, Kentucky, 41005
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services of Northern Kentucky is hosting their 3rd annual BIG BLUE EVENT to bring awareness and support in the mighty work toward the prevention of child abuse and we want to see you!!! As you may know, April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.
April 5th (first Friday is April) is Wear Blue for Kids Day—so show out in all your blue that day. This is typically the day we have held our event, but this year they’re having the BIG BLUE EVENT on a different date in order to accommodate an even larger impact as a regional outpouring. In years past Kenton has hosted this effort; in 2019 I am excited and encouraged that we can grow the message of awareness and prevention across even more counties here in Kentucky as we include all the counties in the Northern Bluegrass Service Region.
Thus, on Wednesday, April 17th 2019 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Join Face It at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Enrichment Center located at 1824 Patrick Drive, Burlington, KY 41005. The gathering will serve as a meet and greet as well as a resource exchange. NBSR awards will also be celebrated that day as well as presentations and updates from leadership both regionally and statewide. Presentations and guest announcements will be held at noon. Immediately following a group picture will be taken and shared on social media, within the organization, and with partner agencies to show just how big our BLUE OUT SPIRIT can be when we all join together!!!
No need to RSVP.

Convene. Connect. Celebrate.
2019-04-17 08:30 - 11:30 | Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, 1850 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, Kentucky, 40215
Please join us for the Annual CONVENE- CONNECT -CELEBRATE! event on Wednesday, April 17th, from 830-1130 AM at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Community Assembly Room.
This year we will be focusing on Adolescent Wellness.
You have been identified as a key person in strengthening families in our community. Please RSVP as space is limited. If you cannot attend, please try to send a representative.
This event is Free and a light breakfast will be served.
We hope you can take this time out of your busy schedule to work together with other community partners to focus on South and Southwest Louisville families to CONVENE- CONNECT- CELEBRATE!
Convene=Join community partners for an engaging discussion about child wellness in South and Southwest Louisville.
Connect=Learn what exciting work is going on to promote child and family wellness and connect with colleagues -old and new.
Celebrate= Appreciate what a wonderful community we have in South and Southwest Louisville and how we can all work together to make an even stronger community to help children and families to thrive!

Family & Children's Place - Rally to End Child Abuse
2019-04-10 10:00 - 11:00
Family and Children’s Place will host their annual Rally to End Child Abuse on Wednesday, April 10th at 10 AM on their campus (525 Zane Street) in Louisville, KY. Learn more here.

National Wear Blue Day
2019-04-05
On April 5th, wear BLUE to show your commitment to giving all of Kentucky’s children the opportunity for a great childhood!
