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Happy Thanksgiving from Nerd Louisville!

This Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible nerds, geeks, gamers, and supporters who make up the Nerd Louisville community. Because of you, we’ve had a year filled with exciting games, inspiring events, and countless connections that celebrate our shared passions.

Whether you’ve attended events, volunteered, or simply been part of the community, your enthusiasm and support have helped us grow and thrive. We’re thankful for each of you and the creativity, camaraderie, and kindness you bring to our community.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and, of course, a bit of adventure. Here’s to even more amazing moments ahead!

With gratitude,
The Nerd Louisville Board

Upcoming Events!

The holiday season is here, and while things are winding down, the fun isn’t stopping! This December, we’ve got Girls Nerd Out, Friday Night Gaming, and just one Slur Your Role—#154 on December 8th—due to the holidays. Don’t miss your chance to roll some dice before the year wraps up!

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Serve on the Nerd Louisville Board

As Nerd Louisville grows, so does our need for passionate individuals ready to make a difference in our community. We’re excited to announce that we have board positions available, offering an opportunity for dedicated nerds to join us in our mission to empower and uplift the Louisville community through gaming, learning, and connection. We also have opportunities for you to join a Nerd Louisville committee as an affiliate member – it’s less of a commitment than becoming a full board member and you can still make a difference.

If you’re someone who believes in our vision and wants to play a role in shaping the future of Nerd Louisville, we invite you to step up! Whether you’re a veteran tabletop gamer, an avid pop culture enthusiast, or just someone looking to make a positive impact, your skills and dedication could be exactly what we need.

Come be part of a team that’s not only growing our organization but also working to inspire the next generation of nerds. Together, we’ll continue creating events, fostering community, and celebrating all things nerdy with purpose and passion. Interested in joining us?

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 11:59PM ON DEC 9, 2024

Click Here to Apply to Join The Board

Write the Adventure! 📜 Create the Scenario for Nerd Louisville’s 2025 Fundraiser Event!

NerdLouisville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to uplift education and foster community through the creative power of games, storytelling, and imagination. We’re committed to transforming Louisville, Kentucky, where creativity thrives, and everyone can find a place to belong.

For 2025, we’re inviting our community of gamers to create a featured scenario for an exciting upcoming fundraiser. On March 15, 2025, in partnership with the Ohio Valley Educational Foundation (OVEF), NerdLouisville will help facilitate a one-shot, live-streamed D&D5e game with local educators and staff. The highlight of the event will be your scenario—the winning entry from this contest—run live for the world to see!

Your challenge is to design an original D&D 5th Edition scenario that embodies a family-friendly, PG-13 theme. The scenario should be an engaging, flexible adventure, centered on a classic “good vs. evil” theme, and allow for entertaining interruptions from live donations that can impact the game in real time.

All funds raised will go to OVEF to further their mission. This is your chance to make a lasting impact by contributing to an unforgettable experience that supports education and community. Join us at NerdLouisville—a place where anyone can create, imagine, and belong.

Deadline is January 10th, 2025

Click Here to Submit Your Scenario!

Calling All Gamemasters! 🛡️ Join Us for an Epic School Day Adventure!

NerdLouisville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to uplift education and foster community through the creative power of games, storytelling, and imagination. We’re committed to transforming Louisville, Kentucky, where creativity thrives, and everyone can find a place to belong.

For 2025, we’re calling on dedicated Gamemasters to join us in an exciting partnership with DeSales High School during their “Immersion Week” event, “Geek Out.” We’re looking for volunteers to introduce students to the world of TTRPGs through Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition). On March 26th or 27th, 2025 (the official date hasn’t been selected yet), during the school day you’ll guide young adventurers through a single-session game, presenting donated TTRPG equipment to ignite their passion for gaming.

As a Gamemaster, you’ll run a session that’s fun, age-appropriate, and filled with all the excitement that TTRPGs bring. Your scenario will showcase the magic of the system and introduce a new generation to the thrill of role-playing games.

This is your chance to inspire, educate, and create lasting memories with the next wave of gamers. Join NerdLouisville and be part of something bigger—a place where anyone can create, imagine, and belong.

Click Here to APPLY TO GM The DeSales Event

Calling All Gamemasters! 🛡️JCTC Project

NerdLouisville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to uplift education and foster community through the creative power of games, storytelling, and imagination. We’re committed to transforming Louisville, Kentucky, where creativity thrives, and everyone can find a place to belong.

For 2025, we’re calling on dedicated Gamemasters to join us in an exciting partnership with Jefferson Community & Technical College. We’re looking for volunteers to introduce students to the world of TTRPGs through an introductory “campaign”. For four months, volunteers will run at least one session a month with selected students at JCTC, almost all of whom are brand new to roleplaying.

As a Gamemaster, you’ll run a “campaign” that’s fun and filled with all the excitement that TTRPGs bring. Your scenario will showcase the magic of the system and introduce a new generation to the thrill of role-playing games.

This is your chance to inspire, educate, and create lasting memories with the next wave of gamers. Join NerdLouisville and be part of something bigger—a place where anyone can create, imagine, and belong.

Deadline is January 10th, 2025

Click Here to APPLY TO Run Sessions at JCTC

Shoutout to our Partners and Volunteers

As the leaves fall and the chill of November settles in, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible community that surrounds us. This month, more than ever, we are reminded of the gratitude we owe to the amazing people who make what we do possible.

First, a heartfelt thank you to some of the incredible individuals and businesses who go above and beyond to support us:

If we’ve accidentally left anyone out, please know it was not intentional. There’s not enough space—or enough words—to express how much each of you means to us.

We are truly blessed to be part of such a vibrant, supportive, and nerdy community. You all inspire us every day, and we’re honored to share this adventure with you.

Thank you for being part of our story as we (Nerd Louisville) continue to make Louisville better.

Going into effect with our 150th Slur Your Role, volunteers who donate 12 hours (3 game sessions) of their time running games or helping at one of our events will get a free ticket for one of our events (like Slur Your Role or Friday Night Gaming) or a Nerd Louisville t-shirt! All you have to do is fill out our volunteer form, come run a game or help us out, and we’ll be keeping track of volunteer hours and you’ll hear from our event committee when you qualify for a reward! 

(Note: If you volunteer for an event and your table is canceled or doesn’t run because of lack of a critical mass of players, you will not qualify for the volunteer hours, but will be welcome to participate in a different session at that day’s event for free.)
Sign Up to Become A Volunteer!

Nerd Louisville is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the state of Kentucky and your gifts are considered tax-deductible contributions.

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