Celebrate BIG BOB DAY on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm in Preston Park (413 Augustus Avenue).

This family-friendly event will bring together neighbors, community partners, and city agencies for a day filled with resources, free services, and fun activities.

The event will feature free services and activities, including:

* Pet Vaccine Clinic with Animal Services to offer an array of valuable services, including discounted rabies and DAPP vaccinations, pet licenses, and microchipping services. This is first-come, first-served, so no signups are necessary.
* Free Pet Food Giveaway while supplies last.
* Medication Take Back to safely dispose of unused medications with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
* Touch-a-Truck and meet firefighters, learn about fire safety, and explore the inflatable Louisville Fire Safe House.
* Spay and Neuter Vouchers will be disturbed by Pets 4 Life on a first come, first served basis (max 50).
* Community Art Mural participate in a live mural project led by local artist Jessica Chao.
* Gun Safety Resources including free gun locks provided by BeSMART and other partners.
* Health Screening wellness checks including glucose and blood pressure by UofL Health.
* Voter Registration with the League of Women Voters.

Family-friendly activities include:

* Kentucky Science Center will provide hand-on science activities.
* Dairy Del Scavenger Hunt around the park and win a sweet treat.
* Kentuckiana Backyard Farms will bring goats available for petting and pictures.

Public parking is available in the Shelby Traditional Academy parking lot, located at 735 Ziegler Street, near the park.

Hope to see you there! All are welcome!

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Instagram post by Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell

Press release by Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell