Don’t miss the unveiling of our neighborhood’s new Kentucky Historical Society marker at 2 p.m. Sunday in the first median of Mentelle Park near Richmond Road. Vice Mayor Steve Kay and Council Member Jake Gibbs are among the confirmed guests.
After brief remarks, we will walk over to Bell House, 545 Sayre Ave., for a history program at about 2:30 p.m. Herald-Leader columnist Tom Eblen, a Mentelle Park resident, will give a presentation about the shared history of the Mentelle and Bell Court neighborhoods. He also will do a brief “interview” with Martha Jane Stone, who has lived in the same house on Cramer Avenue since 1933, about her memories of how the neighborhood has changed.
And a special treat: Mentelle descendant Randy Runyon, a professor at Miami University in Ohio who is writing a book about the Mentelle family, will give a brief talk about his ancestors.
After the history program, all neighborhood residents are welcome to stay for the semi-annual Mentelle Neighborhood Association meeting. This won’t last long, but it is your opportunity to ask questions, get information and get involved in your neighborhood.
See you Sunday!
A new brewpub is coming to Mentelle Neighborhood this summer. Mirror Twin Brewing plans to be open in August at 725 National Avenue as part of the Warehouse Block development. The space will include the first permanent location of the food truck Rolling Oven Pizza. Mirror Twin has three more days to go on a Kickstarter campaign to raise $15,000 in startup capital. Donors will receive prizes. Welcome to the neighborhood!
-Jill DeBolt