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People can keep these tips in mind as they seek to plan a memorable Labor Day weekend this year.
Labor Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial swan song of summer. Though millions of children return to school prior to Labor Day weekend, the final holiday of summer still marks an ending to the season of relaxation and a return to the hustle and bustle of life when the temperatures dip and schedules fill up.
Perhaps because Labor Day has become synonymous with the end of summer, many people look to make the weekended preceding the holiday as fun as possible. People with such intentions can keep these tips in mind as they seek to plan a memorable Labor Day weekend this year.
· Wake up early if you intend to travel. Labor Day weekend should be memorable for all the right reasons and traffic is not one of them. A recent survey from the vacation planning experts at The Vacationer found that roughly 148 million people planned to travel over Labor Day weekend in 2023, which makes the three-day period a particularly busy time to be on the road or in the air. If you intend to fly this Labor Day weekend, try to book an early morning flight to reduce the risk of delays. If you're driving, hitting the road before sunrise, particularly if you're traveling a long distance, can help you avoid traffic jams.
· Plan the weekend. It can be tempting to fly by the seat of your pants come Labor Day weekend, but it's still best to book excursions and even dinner reservations in advance. The popularity of Labor Day weekend and its status as the unofficial end of summer compels many people to get up and go over the three-day period, so theme parks, water parks, restaurants, and other attractions may be all booked in advance. Purchase tickets and make reservations months in advance to ensure you aren't left with little to do and/or nothing to eat come Labor Day weekend.
· Create a backup plan. Ideally the weather will cooperate and Labor Day celebrants will be able to spend the entire weekend outdoors if they so desire. But weather is unpredictable, so it pays to create a backup plan in advance. If you're traveling for the weekend, look around for indoor entertainment spaces to spend the weekend if the weather is uncooperative. If you're planning a backyard barbecue at home, arrange for some indoor activities or pick a rain date and let guests know. If the party is scheduled for the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, a Sunday rain date might work.
· Go with a summer theme. Even if the kids are already back in school and your summer family vacation is a distant memory, that's all the more reason to revive the spirit of summer one last time. If hosting at home, a Hawaiian luau theme complete with a pig roast or a final summer pool party is a great way to send summer off before welcoming fall into the fold. Encourage guests to don summer attire and revive your summer playlist to get guests in the mood. If you're traveling for the weekend, pick a sunny, sandy destination so you can squeeze every last drop out of summer.
Labor Day weekend marks the perfect time to send summer off with a bang. Some pre-weekend planning can ensure everyone has a memorable final few days of summer.
Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) will host Festi-Fall at Jeffersonville’s Depot in NoCo, on Friday, October 18, from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.. This celebration under the stars is presented by the City of Jeffersonville and all proceeds will benefit Community Action of Southern Indiana.
Festi-Fall will feature live entertainment by the Jesse Lees and a “pumpkin pull” featuring bourbon, wine, and local merchandise. Three different food trucks will provide Mexican, Asian, and American cuisines and a full bar will be available.
The evening will also feature updates on CASI’s community-building efforts and testimonials from people who have directly benefitted from CASI’s programs.
Tickets are $84 and include one drink ticket and two tasting tickets to the meal truck vendors. Sponsorships and V.I.P suites are available.
The Depot at NoCo is located in Jeffersonville’s arts district at 701 Michigan Avenue.
Tickets are available at Eventbrite at bit.ly/FestiFall2024, at casi1.org, by calling 812.288.6451, ext. 2301, or emailing
For more information, please contact Jim Grahn, Fund Development Director at Community Action of Southern Indiana, (812) 288-6451 ext. 2135 or
Community Action of Southern Indiana supports and empowers individuals, families, and communities striving to reach self-sufficiency and works to provide life enhancing opportunities for every individual and family desiring to experience extraordinary change in their lives.
In compliance with state and federal laws, Community Action of Southern Indiana will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Jeffersonville, IN – Do you enjoy playing board games? Would you like to learn to play a new game? Then join your friends and neighbors at Community Action of Southern Indiana’s Board Game Night on Friday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., at 201 East 15th St., Jeffersonville. Plenty of parking is available.
A variety of games will be available to play. The games will range from the familiar (Scrabble, Uno, Risk), to the casual (Codenames, Apples to Apples), to the strategic (Gaia Project, Hansa Teutonica). For most of the games, there will be an experienced player available to teach new players. Players are also welcome to bring their own games.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted and used to further the mission of Community Action of Southern Indiana. Concessions will be available.
“CASI is looking forward to welcoming Southern Indiana board game players of all experience levels to our facility,” says Greg Miller, Director of Housing Programs and board game enthusiast. “It will be a fun night for board gamers. Families are welcome."
CASI supports and empowers families and communities striving to reach self-sufficiency. CASI works to provide life-enhancing opportunities for every individual and family desiring to experience extraordinary change in their lives.
Since 1964, CASI has been providing a comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of vunerable citizens while helping them to achieve economic freedom.
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