From UofL

LOUISVILLE, KY – The University of Louisville Center for Women & Infants is on the forefront of helping Kentucky handle a growing problem – babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) as a result of being exposed to drugs in the womb.

From Margaret Walker

Louisville, Ky. - Louisville’s favorite steamboat, the historic Belle of Louisville, will begin her 99th cruising season with an Easter Brunch for the whole family on March 31, 2013.

This cruise will be the first time that the Belle has left the wharf since early November of last year, and will start off a jam packed season of cruises.

Typically, no animals are allowed aboard the steamboat, though sources at the Belle say the Easter Bunny will be in attendance for dancing and photo opportunities!

Belle’s Easter Brunch cruise will board at 12:30 p.m. and cruise from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be an Easter buffet offered for package tickets.

If you are just looking to spend quality time on the river, sightseeing-only tickets are also available. Tickets can be purchased at www.belleoflouisville.org or by calling (502) 574-2992.

From Kristen Dickson, Public Relations Specialist, Half Price Books

Louisville, Ky. – Half Price Books, the nation’s largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain, is currently holding its 15th annual Half Pint Library Book Drive which will benefit local children. Now through March 31, Half Price Books stores will serve as drop-off sites to collect new and used children’s books. Half Price Books will match each book donated during the drive.

Each year, community members are encouraged to donate new and gently used children’s books during the book drive. Half Price Books employees then sort through the books to make sure children will receive only quality new and used books.