The Job Shop at the Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library had a short run earlier this year before the August flood put it out of commission. However, it reopens today (11/9), just after unemployment hit a 26-year high in October.

At The Job Shop, job seekers can take resume writing classes, browse job listings, get assistance from trained staff members, and access computers, fax machines, and printers. The Job Shop also has a blog with job news (More Information).

This week, Metro Government officials announced plans for Light Up Louisville 2009. Light Up Louisville is an annual holiday event that features the first lighting of the Louisville Christmas tree in Jefferson Square, a Christmas parade, and an indoor Christmas workshop for kids, among many other day-long activities. Light Up Louisville 2009 will be held on Friday, November 27 from 3-10 p.m. Visit the Metro Louisville website for the complete schedule of events.

Black Friday 2009
Photo Gallery of Light Up Louisville 2008
More Louisville Christmas Events

Some of you, I'm certain, look forward to cooking or going to your grandma's house for Thanksgiving dinner. Some of you don't necessarily look forward to cooking but enjoy making your family happy by preparing Thanksgiving dinner. For those of you who don't fit into either of these categories, you can still have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at one of Louisville's amazing restaurants. For the list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner, check out my article on Louisville Thanksgiving Dinner options.

Bliss Gallery, a new locally-owned art gallery in Westport Village, is celebrating its grand opening this weekend. The ribbon cutting celebration will be tonight (11/6) at 5:30 p.m., and the gallery will be open extended hours all weekend: Friday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bliss Gallery is owned by regional artist Julie Diehl. The gallery features original art as well as handmade and unique gifts and fashion accessories. If you're out Christmas shopping this weekend, stop by and check out what they have to offer.