Spring 2019 Newsletter
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NEWSLETTER SPRING 2019 photo by Colin Stouffer Photography INSIDE THIS ISSUE The Vice Editor’s Note Editor’s Note .............1 President’s Article by Taylor Mayer by Mike Brooks President’s Article ......1 Trolley Hop & Event When my wife and I began Hello again, neighbors! Schedule ...................... 3 shopping for a new home Annie May’s Sweet Café .. 4 several years ago, we were I hope this finds every- Gold in Eastleigh PII ....5 flexible on a lot of things. Two bedrooms would one well and warm as many of us finally allow Easter Parade.............. 7 be fine, three, whatever. We’d like two bathrooms ourselves to look forward to sunnier skies and but would take one. I’d love a garage, but we’ll warmer weather. CHCC Easter Egg Hunt ..8 see what’s out there. Only two things had to go 25th Annual Crescent the way we wanted – a yard for the dog, and our Looking ahead to this year, after making some Hill Garden Tour ........ 8 new home had to be in Crescent Hill. tough decisions on the 2019 budget we look Road Safety Survey ..... 9 forward not only to another fun year of social Money for the Bunny ... 9 A few years back, I had the good fortune to meet events (including the Fourth of July!), but also a number of folks from the neighborhood and to cooperation, community-mindedness, and Parade Sponsorships ..10 attend a few meetings of the Crescent Hill Com- friendship. We have been happy to see a few new Crescent Hill Matures ..11 munity Council as an observer. I was struck by faces at monthly meetings, as several neighbors 4th of July Entertainment . 12 the camaraderie, the sense of shared purpose, have taken us up on our invitation to “dip your Spirit of Crescent Hill and the can-do attitude that folks in Crescent toe” in positions of interest. As always, partici- Award ............................12 Hill brought to every adventure and every day pation remains completely voluntary and, having Louisville’s Budget ........13 of their lives. While we lived in Clifton and Clif- been involved in the last few years, I can attest ton Heights for more than a decade, we always that everyone’s time is respected. P-D House New Board Members ........................14 continued page 2 continued page 2 1 The President’s Article continued from page 1 Editor’s Note continued from page 1 appreciated the work that our neighbors in Crescent Hill (the Hil- We have also discussed how we might mix up monthly meetings lians?) did to put on great community gatherings like the Easter so that they are more engaging and interesting. After all, no one Parade, Halloween on Hillcrest, and, of course, the Fourth of July wants to leave home on a school night to listen to an endless at the Peterson-Dumesnil House. What’s more, no one could miss stream of committee reports, as it seems to feel like from time to that they did it so gladly. time. So, you can expect more interesting speakers, fun ice-breaker questions, and, as we did in February’s meeting, neighborhood So, there was a lot we were willing to give up or trade off in a new trivia! (Full disclosure: the questions are drafted by me, so maybe home, but we knew that that spirit of community pride, of shared I am a bit partial to this particular aspect.) You might call it The purpose, of neighborly service, wasn’t something you can find just Crescent Hill New Deal of 2019. anywhere. We knew we needed to seek it out here in Crescent Hill. Four years later, I can tell you that we have never made a better Stay safe, and see you around the neighborhood! decision in our lives, and we try every day to give a little bit back of what Crescent Hill has given to us. Join or renew your It’s a real honor to serve the neighborhood as vice president of CHCC membership for only the Council this year, and I’m excited for what we have on the horizon. The Council’s board of directors held a session in Janu- ary to plan, train, and focus for the coming year, and I’m so proud of and awed by the energy and imagination that these folks have $15 PER YEAR for our community. They can’t do it alone, though – we need you! You don’t have to be on the Council board to make a difference Go to crescenthill.us and join today in our neighborhood. Whether you rent a home here or own one, by becoming a member of the Crescent Hill Community Coun- cil, you and your household can play a bigger role in making our neighborhood an even better place to live than it already is. Plus, CRESCENT HILL AREA you’ll find out about lots of opportunities to get involved, meet 2018 Real Estate Activity your neighbors, volunteer, eat, drink, be merry – the whole deal. If you’re not already, I hope you’ll take a moment right now to become a member at CrescentHill.us. We can’t wait to meet you! 107 $319,655 TOTAL HOMES SOLD AVERAGE SOLD PRICE 98% 39 AVERAGE SALE AVERAGE DAYS TO LIST PRICE ON MARKET Living and Selling in Crescent Hill D o n ' t s w e a t t h e s m a l l s t u f f . LISA TYLER, REALTOR® T h a t ' s o u r j o b . 502.727.6893 Ben Tyler's [email protected] Handyman Plus! 502-583-4626 [email protected] Trusted, skilled, superior service *Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed. Source: MLS and FBS 2 2019 Trolley Hop & Interested in sponsoring a hop or volunteering during a hop? Frankfort Avenue Event Schedule Email us at [email protected]. Announced by Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA) In addition to the trolley hops, Frankfort Avenue Business Asso- The Frankfort Avenue Business Association works with Metro ciation has more fun events for you! Council District 9 and sponsors like Maker’s Mark, West Sixth Money for the Bunny Karaoke Contest – March 28 from Brewing, and Louisville Water to provide a fun way to explore his- 7-9 p.m. at The Hub. It’s a karaoke contest that’s sure to bring a toric Frankfort Avenue. Mark your calendars, gather your family smile and bragging rights! and friends, and hop on board for lots of local fun! 27th Annual Easter Parade – April 20 at 11 a.m. This event is a local favorite and it all begins with a candy-tossing pa- March 29 rade down historic Frankfort Avenue featuring April 26 Bill Samuels, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Mak- May 31 er’s Mark Distillery, as Grand Marshall. Win June 28 – West Sixth Brewing Hop the “Good Ears” Award with your creative July 26 – Louisville Water Hop float, enter the Easter Bonnet Contest, or August 30 line Frankfort Avenue with your children to September 27 catch some candy. October 25 – Maker’s Mark Hop *November 30 – Shop Small Saturday Interested in entering, donating prizes or *December 7 – Olde Tyme Christmas sponsoring one of these “hare-raising” *Trolleys typically run from 6-10 p.m. Hours events? Email Michaelle Warner at mi- will be different for Shop Small Saturday and Olde [email protected] for more in- Tyme Christmas. Visit FrankfortAve.com for details. formation. 3 Annie May’s Sweet Café gy. Only this past December, the shop became milk- and egg-free, By Taylor Mayer adding vegan-friendliness to their already impressive allergy-free resume. For everyone who is very passionate about their work, it seems, there is at least one thing they can’t talk about without raising a Annie May, the founder and namesake of the company, was work- smile, whether they know they’re smiling or not. ing as a school teacher when her passion for baking led her to come up with the business model. She started the business by baking For Laura Terry, manager of Annie May’s Sweet Café, that “one items in her home, before moving to the Frankfort Avenue store. thing” has proven to be the faces of children suffering from Laura believes the building had housed a number of dif- food allergies when those children learn that they ferent businesses before Annie May’s: a bak- can safely eat—okay, “devour” is probably ery, an Italian eatery, and a consignment more accurate—any item they see in shop come to mind. When not serving this Frankfort Avenue dessert shop. customers at their store, according to the company website Annie May’s As Laura explained in her neat and also sells items at Rainbow Blossom, charming store one cold January af- Grind Burger Kitchen, River House ternoon, the bakers at Annie May’s have Louisville, Inwave Restaurant and Juice studied the chemistry behind their dessert items Bar, and Flora Kitchenette. They also cater events, so carefully that they are able to offer items that are just as tasty as including weddings. any in town. If the taste alone weren’t enough, they are all safe for all those challenged with food allergies, for example, celiac disease. While the oatmeal cream pies are probably the most popular item, there sure seems to be something for all palates at the cozy store Laura further explained that theirs is a dedicated facility, meaning right here in our neighborhood. that the entirety of their offerings are food allergy safe, so there are no concerns about, for example, dust from peanuts finding its Satisfy your sweet tooth at 3110 Frankfort Ave, 502.384.2667, way into other items to be consumed by those with a peanut aller- anniemayssweetcafe.com.