Celebrating Mothers
The first Mother’s Day celebrated in America was in 1908, when Anna Jarvis organized a formal observance to honor her mother in West Virginia. It became a national holiday on May 9, 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed an official proclamation declaring the second Sunday in May as a time to honor mothers throughout the country.
There are many traditional ways to celebrate, like taking mom out to brunch, serving her breakfast in bed, doing her household chores that day or making a handmade card.
But did you know there are some uniquely Kentuckiana ways to celebrate mom?
In Paristown, a historic arts district just blocks from downtown Louisville, a Paristown Mother’s Day Market is held annually. This year it’s Sunday, May 10 from 10am to 2pm at Christy’s Garden.
Moms get free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Mother’s Day and free flowers at Kentucky Kingdom.
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea at Hermitage Farm in Oldham County or brunch at iconic Huber’s Orchard & Winery in Borden, Indiana. (see April Happenings below).
Other fun local activities include touring the Derby Museum or exploring the Falls of the Ohio State Park.
However you choose to celebrate a mom, be sure to make it a day filled with love and appreciation.
Office Closure
We hope you have an exciting Derby Day! Also, we want to remind you that our office will be closed today Friday, May 1 for Oaks Day.
If you need to process trades/money movements, you can call our customer support line, hosted by TradePMR, at 888-723-3767. Our advisory team will also be happy to respond to voicemails left on our office number, 812-913-7701, when we return Monday, May 4.
AXIOM NEWS
Golfing for a Cause
Nothing beats enjoying a fun golf game while raising money for a great cause. Mike Grau, Vaughan Scott, his son Evan, his son-in-law Shawn, and family friend Kevin played in the Golfing Against Cancer scramble at the University of Louisville Golf Club. The event was organized by Kentuckiana Friends of V and benefitted Norton Children’s Hospital, Brown Cancer Center and Markey Cancer Center.
Protecting Mother Earth
A community clean-up to celebrate Earth Day was held at the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville. Jac Scott Fitzpatrick represented Axiom at the event, sponsored by Leadership Southern Indiana and Meta. The park is run by the Falls of the Ohio Foundation, which was created in 1987 to preserve the Falls region and promote the area through education and exploration.
Game Night Benefits Students
Axiom was proud to be a sponsor of the YouthLink Trivia Night, which raised money for the organization YouthLink of Southern Indiana. The nonprofit provides both in-school and before and after help such as tutoring, mental health services and supplying living necessities.Vaughan and his wife, Jill, attended the event. Jill won the “Heads or Tails” challenge and their table took home a Bucket of Bourbon as a prize. Such a fun night!
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APRIL HAPPENINGS
Huber’s Mother’s Day Brunch
It’s time for Huber’s annual brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. The menu will feature favorites like eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, chicken & waffles and pork loin. And don’t forget dessert—parfaits, pastries and fresh baked goodies. May 10. Seatings at 10am, 11am and noon. Local vendors will be offering flowers and photos. For tickets, click here.
Wild Lights at the Zoo
This year’s festival debuts a new collection of handcrafted Chinese lantern displays, blending centuries-old artistry with imaginative design to create an unforgettable nighttime adventure. Journey through four immersive themed realms—Magical Forest, Magical Ocean, Pre-Historic Animals and Wondrous Asia. May 15-July 26. Tickets can be purchased on the website.
Twilight Thursdays
Twilight Thursdays at Churchill Downs return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks. It all goes down in The Paddock Plaza every Thursday of the Spring Meet. May 7-June 25. Gates open at 4 pm. Find ticket info here.
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