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breast cancer awareness events calendar Special Advertising Section October Sept. 28 - Oct. 11 The Komen Store Breast Cancer Boutique Sponsored by: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville Affliate Date: Sept. 28-Oct. 11 Hours: Mon.-Sat., 12-8 p.m.*; Sun., 12-6 p.m. *Store closes at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 Place: Oxmoor Center in the Sears wing across from Old Navy Sale of Komen signature merchandise. Visitors may register for the Komen Louisville Race for the Cure and pick up breast health information. Information: komenlouisville.org or call 495-7824. 1-31 Pink Ribbon Bagel Program Sponsored by: Panera Bread Date: Oct. 1-31 Place: Panera Bread locations Panera will donate 10 cents for every Pink Ribbon Bagel to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville. 11-12 Breast Cancer Truck & Tractor Pull Presented by: Burger King Date: Oct. 11 & 12 Place: Elizabethtown, KY Benefts: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville Affliate Information: bluegrasspulling.com or call 271-8978 12 18th Annual Komen Louisville Race for the Cure® Organized by: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville Affliate Date: Oct. 12 Hours: Survivor celebration, 7:30 am; Race/Walk, 9 a.m. Place: Slugger Field Fee: $15-$35 5K Run; 5K Walk and 1 mile Family Walk to fght breast cancer Information: Register online at komenlouisville.org or in person at the Komen Store in Oxmoor. Registration includes long sleeve t-shirt. Call 495-7824 for more information. Wacoal Fit for the Cure Events 16 Date: Various dates and locations throughout October. Receive a complimentary ftting from a Wacoal specialist. No purchase necessary. Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or b.tempt'd bra purchased at these events. Free Wacoal Spot On Tote Bag with each $80 purchase! Information: wacoal-america.com/content/our-community/ft-for-the-cure/ content.html 3 BOOBAPALOOZA – A Team Julianna Event Date: Oct. 3 Hours: 6:30–11:00 p.m. (Doors @ 5:30 p.m.) Place: Headliners Music Hall Fee: $10 minimum donation Concert featuring: Ballroom Blitz, From Paris and Old School Benefts: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville Affliate Information: headlinerslouisville.com or call 584-8088 4 Pink Friday at The St. James Court Art Show Sponsored by: Norton Healthcare Date: Oct. 4 Fee: Free Art show visitors are encouraged to wear pink that Friday. Breast health and screening information will be available at the pink tents at the entrance at 4th Street and Magnolia. 6-12 Cuisine for the Cure Date: Oct. 6- 12 A percentage from each check at participating restaurants will beneft the Komen Louisville Race for the Cure. Check Komen Louisville website for participating restaurants and designated dates at komenlouisville.org. 7 Team Julianna Tee-Off Fore Ta Ta's Golf Scramble Date: Oct. 7 Hours: Registration and Continental Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.; Shotgun Start, 9 a.m.; Lunch and Prizes, 1:30 p.m. Place: Champions Pointe Golf Club, Henryville, IN Fees: $100/player; $400/foursome team. Sponsorships available Benefts: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville Affliate Information: fuzzygolf.com or call (812) 294-1800 8 Race for the Cure® Survivor Kickoff Dinner Sponsored by: Kentucky Cancer Program Date: Oct. 8 Hours: 5:30 p.m. Place: Buckhead Mountain Grill in Jeffersonville, IN Fee: Free for breast cancer survivors with reservation, space is limited. Theme: 70's Greatest Hits! Prizes for best platform shoes, grooviest outft, best 70's hair and widest bell bottoms. Information: Kentucky Cancer Program, 852-6318 11 The Pink Prom Presented by: The Wagner Group Date: Oct. 11 Hours: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Place: The Mellwood Art Center Fee: $35/person; $60/couple Benefts: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville Affliate Information: info@thepinkprom.com; thepinkprom.com 40th Annual Taste of Louisville Sponsored by: Kentucky Restaurant Association, Louisville Chapter Date: Oct. 16 Benefts: Community Health Charities and its 40 member charities (Komen Louisville included) Place: Bowman Field Hanger Hours: 6-9 p.m. Fee: $50/person. Information: Visit tasteofouisvilletickets.org or call 581-0203. To support breast cancer awareness, designate Komen Louisville when purchasing your ticket. 18 Pinktober Sponsored by: Hard Rock Cafe Louisville Date: Oct. 18 Hours: Doors, 6:30 p.m.; Concert, 7 p.m. Place: Hard Rock Cafe Louisville Fee: $30 Beneft Concert featuring Five for Fighting and Walk Off the Earth and more! For ticket information and updated artist list visit themaxfm.com. Proceeds beneft Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville. 18-20 Adventure Weekends – Offering Hope for Women After Cancer Sponsored by: Kentucky Cancer Program, Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear and Kentucky Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker Date: Oct. 18-20 Place: Jenny Wiley State Park Information: Kentucky Cancer Program, (877) 326-1134 or Offce of First Lady Jane Beshear, 564-2611. 27 The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Date: Oct. 27 Hours: Registration, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Walk, 1 p.m. Place: Waterfront Park 5k Walk to fght breast cancer Fee: No registration fee, walkers are encouraged to give a donation Information: Call 866-333-WALK, 584-WALK or visit makingstrideslouisville.org. November 15 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night — North American Championship Rodeo Date: Nov. 15 Hours: 7:30 p.m. Fee: $25/adult; $10/child Benefts: Part of the proceeds of ticket sales go to support Horses and Hope. Breast cancer information and Horses and Hope merchandise available. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Information: Kentucky Cancer Program, 852-6318. 24 Horses and Hope Race Day at Churchill Downs Sponsored by: Kentucky Cancer Program Date: Nov. 24 Place: Churchill Downs Information: Kentucky Cancer Program, 852-6318