Music and poetry filled the air in Old Louisville all with a message of hope.
The inaugural class includes 20 people with graduates from all the way back to 1951.
The Jefferson County Board of Education has appointed a new member to the District 2 seat formerly held by Chris Kolb.
Louisville has one of the fastest growing urban heat island effects in the country, according to the nonprofit. The heat island effects are more pronounced in the city's west and south end, which causes health disparities like heat-related illnesses and death.
Kolb said he is resigning to become a teacher for Jefferson County Public Schools.
Two other people have filed to run for the District 2 seat.
On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a plan that would eliminate transportation for more than 14,000 students.
After a monthslong investigation, Scott County School District 2 fired its chief financial officer after accusations of gross mismanagement of taxpayer dollars.
On Thursday, the Kentucky Board of Education said Dr. Robbie Fletcher would be appointed the chief state school officer and chief executive officer for the Kentucky Department of Education.
The 70+ events wouldn't be possible if it weren't for thousands of volunteers.