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Is this the Julie Schweitzer from the Bourne Schweitzer Gallery in
New Albany? If so, how cool. I keep meaning to attend one of the
openings. Now, I will definitely have to make time to stop by.<br>
Cindy<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2/27/2025 6:27 PM, Shreb via NFBK
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<div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Lonnie Swafford via NFBK
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<b>Date:</b> February 24, 2025 at 8:36:19 AM EST<br>
<b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nfbk@nfbnet.org">nfbk@nfbnet.org</a><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Lonnie Swafford
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<b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBK] Press Release - Chili Supper and
Auction</b><br>
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of Kentucky Greater Louisville Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ANNUAL
CHILI SUPPER AND AUCTION<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif">When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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Roman",serif">Where: </span></b><b><span
style="font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif">American Legion, 4610 Shelbyville
Rd, Louisville, KY</span></b><b><span
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style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif">Doors open at 4:00 PM. The cost
is $5 which includes chili and dessert. The event
begins with a delicious dinner with a variety of
homemade chilies to choose from. Following dinner
There is </span></b><span
style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A
thrilling auction featuring incredible donated items
to bid on including various themed baskets and lots of
amazing gift cards. In addition, there are
opportunities to connect with members of the blind
community.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span
style="font-family:"Times New
Roman",serif">The National Federation of the
Blind of Greater Louisville </span></b><span
style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">is
thrilled to announce our annual <b>Chili Supper and
Auction. </b>Each year, we are pleased to host this
event to help fund the programs and services for the
blind of our community.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As
a local chapter of the National Federation of the
Blind, we are dedicated to empowering blind
individuals to achieve independence, pursue
educational opportunities, and engage fully in their
communities. Proceeds from this event will directly
support programs such as the <b>Mittie Lake Memorial
Scholarship for blind college students</b> and the <b>Braille
Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (NFB BELL®)
Academy</b>, as well as advocacy efforts promoting
accessibility and inclusion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Angela
Henderson, President of the National Federation of the
Blind of Kentucky, says, "Blindness is not the
characteristic that defines who we are. Continued
funding for our local chapter will ensure funding for
programs that promote independence for the blind of
Louisville, as well as to foster opportunities for
blind individuals to thrive within the community.
College students who are awarded scholarships may
continue to learn and aspire to reach their goals and
allow them to live the lives they want.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">About
the National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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advance the lives of our members and all blind people
in the United States. The National Federation of the
Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic
that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
the expectations of blind people, because low
expectations create obstacles between blind people and
our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and
diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
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style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ashley
M. Swafford, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ashley.swafford@nfbky.org">ashley.swafford@nfbky.org</a><br>
(502) 550-8208<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.nfbgl.org">www.nfbgl.org</a></span><span
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