Barry Bernson, Dainty Champion

Congratulations to Fox 41 news anchor Barry Bernson, 2010 Dainty champion with a hit of 126 feet!

Dainty Tournament tonight!

Tonight-the 40th Annual Historical Dainty Contest, 1000 Goss Avenue, 5:45 PM, with kick off by Mayor Jerry Abramson.

Lots of family fun for all. Good old cotton candy, sign up for the grand prize, donated by Tim Cain of Zeppelins, John Murrow of Check's and Donna Hall and Gary Allen of The Place to Go Hairstyling, a 32" Flat Screen T.V. Plenty of door prizes at the end of the live music by Rascals of Ragtime.

Goodbye, Flabby's!

It's the end of an era. Flabby's is closed. The business is for sale, so let's hope someone will keep the history and tradition alive.

Much discussion is happening here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Germantown-Schnitzelburg/270875305394

Germantown-Schnitzelburg Pub Club

It's been a while since we updated the blog! There's been so much activity on the Germantown-Schnitzelburg Facebook Page that we've been hanging around and posting pictures over there. Last night, though, there was a great meeting of the new Germantown-Schnitzelburg Pub Club, so we thought we would post some photos.

the Pub Club is an informal group that likes to get together and support our local pubs and restaurants by meeting up to eat and drink! This month's meeting was at Pauly's Schnitzelburg Pub. Pauly was a great host and Danny Mac's Pizza generously donated several pizzas!

Photos From the 2010 Schnitzelburg Walk

Schnitzelburg Walk May 8

Tonight (May 8) is the Schnitzelburg Walk! Be respectful, be safe and make sure to bring all open containers inside before midnight. Start anywhere, but most of the action is on Hickory between Goss and Burnett.

Go Green Germantown Kicks Off With Tree Planting at Mo's on Goss

Danny Mac's brought pizza!

This photo: SACC Board members Gary Allen, Susan Brunton, Mike Morris and Marilyn Steinmetz.

Susan Brunton, the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council Board member behind Go Green Germantown, kicked off the neighborhood beautification project with a redbud tree planting at Mo's on Goss. The event on May 6 attracted neighbors from all over the neighborhood who volunteered their time and labor. For more information, visit Go Green Germantown's website: http://www.gogreengermantown.com/.

May Schnitzelburg newsletter now online

The May edition of the Schnitzelburg newsletter is now online! Just look under "documents and pages" on the SACC site: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Schnitzelburg_Area_Council_-_LINC/home

Important information includes the Schnitzelburg Walk on May 8 and the kickoff of "Go Green Germantown on May 3!

Neighborhood Meeting April 26

The April general meeting for the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, 4/26 in the cafeteria of St. Elizabeth on Burnett Street. The guest speakers for this meeting are Marianne Zickuhr, Executive Director of Preservation Louisville, Inc. and a featured speaker from Metro Parks who address how we can work to beautify the neighborhood and make it more "green".

Hope to see you there!

Schnitzelburg Walk Rescheduled!

Due to inclement weather, the Schnitzelburg Walk has been rescheduled for May 8. check the Facebook page for updates!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Louisville-KY/Germantown-Schnitzelburg/270875305394

Olivia's on Goss-Now Michele's on Goss

Louisville Hot Bytes is reporting that Olivia's on Goss is under new ownership and is now Michele's on Goss:

As of this past Monday, Michele Brinke is the new owner of the restaurant in the Goss Avenue Antique Mall. It has been renamed Michele's On Goss. Chef Travis Hall has moved on to another location and will focus on his school nutrition business. Michele will now be working with my new Sous Chef Philip Hess.

Michele says, "I'm very excited about this new venture and chapter in my life. The menus will change somewhat with more focus on our brunch (which is killer) and creating a lighter lunch menu with daily specials, homemade desserts and soups."We will have a new website and Facebook page in a couple of days so then our menus will be online. We still have over 3.500 square feet of banquet and meeting space and a outdoor deck area that is being redone to include a chef's herb garden. We will also start up adult cooking classes again in the near future."

Dining Out-Olivia's on Goss

If you haven't given Olivia's On Goss a try for breakfast, you should definitely check it out! Chef/Owner Travis Hall serves up a truly inspired breakfast menu on weekends featuring a variety of Benedicts, including Shrimp Creole, which we had the pleasure of trying yesterday. The shrimp were plump and plentiful, the eggs pefectly poached and the sauce flavorful with a little kick of spice. Their new patio is ready for summer weather, and the beautiful space is also available for private events. http://www.oliviasongoss.com/

The new patio!

Lounge and bar area

Dining Room

Shrimp Creole Benedict

The Hara Center Grows

The Hara Center is expanding! They have signed a lease on the back apartment at 1039 Ash, effectively doubling their space. These photos show some of the rooms that need work. More community events, including a teen art program, are coming.

Legal and business advice, marketing help and sweat equity will all be needed to realize the vision. It takes a village! Email theharacenter@gmail.com if you would like to help build this community center.

Flabby's Breakfast

In case you were wondering what Flabby's serves for breakfast...

February 2010 General Meeting Report

There was a great crowd at the February 2010 SACC meeting!

Guest speakers A. Christine Ward and Jan Firkins Brightwell asked for our support in the November election.

The lucky winner of $100 worth of gift certificates from Schnitzelburg restaurants was Rose Woods!

Neighborhood restaurant Danny Mac's sent pizza. It was a great surprise that didn't last long!

General Meeting Reminder

Just a reminder: the February general neighborhood meeting for Schnitzelburg is today, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. at the St Elizabeth cafeteria on Burnett Street.

The February newsletter is now online

Make sure to check out the neighborhood web page for the Februray newsletter: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Schnitzelburg_Area_Council_-_LINC/home

Mark your calendar for the next general meeting- Feb. 22, 7 p.m., St Elizabeth's cafeteria.

The Hara Center Expanding?

According to a recent Facebook post, the Hara Center is looking to expand and include new artists and therapists into its fold. Check out http://www.facebook.com/theharacenter?ref=nf for updates and contact information!

Germantown and Schnitzelburg Facebook fan page

If you are on Facebook, make sure to become a fan of the Gemantown/Schnitzelburg page. There's lots of interesting old photos, neighborhood folks looking for information and announcements from local businesses.

Link:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Louisville-KY/Germantown-Schnitzelburg/270875305394

Schnitzelburg is awesome

Today as I was leaving for work, a man headed into the 19th Hole Pub gave me a pastry from a big tray he was carrying into the bar. "Here, take it to work with you," he said.

Since I have lived in Schnitzelburg, I have gotten homegrown produce from neighbors, had other neighbors push my car out of a snow and ice slick, and now a pastry on the way to work. This proves my theory-you never meet a stranger in Schnitzelburg.

Breakfast at Flabbys? Oh, Yes!

Flabby's will start serving breakfast on Feb. 1, including Limburger cheese biscuits! Steve Coomes at Louisville Mojo got the scoop: http://www.louisvillemojo.com/blogs/Louisville_Blogs/84275/Flabby_s_to_flip_flapjacks_in_Schnitzelburg

Naked Lady Party at The Hara Center, Wed., 1-20

It's not nearly as scandalous as it sounds!

The Hara Center is hosting a ladies-only clothing and jewelry exchange on Wednesday, January 20 beginning at 7 p.m. Bring gently used items to trade and any monetary donation to The Hara Center if you are so moved. The event goes until 10 p.m.