District 12 eNews | 07.22.14

District 12
Rick Blackwell

Councilman Rick Blackwell
601 West Jefferson Street
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Legislative Aide
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Coffee With Your Councilman, this Saturday!

Join Councilman Blackwell this Saturday, July 26, at Sister Beans Coffee House (5225 New Cut Road) for the next Coffee With Your Councilman. These meetings are a great opportunity to make your voice heard and to talk about the challenges facing the District 12 community. There is no formal agenda or need to sign up, just swing by, introduce yourself, and share your thoughts on the news and issues of the day. Hope to see you there!

WHEN: Saturday, July 26, 10:00am

WHERE: Sister Beans Coffee House (5225 New Cut Road, in the back room, ask a barista if you need help locating)


Reserve Your Tickets for the Taste of South Louisville

It's the Fifth Year for Taste of South Louisville! The year's culinary event will be held on Saturday, August 23 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Churchill Downs Millionaires Row 4. The crowd is anticipated to exceed the 600 attendees of last year, so be sure to get your tickets early.

The view of the South Louisville skyline from the balconies of Millionaires Row 4 is indeed breath-taking and the perfect venue for a feast featuring the best tastes and flavors of South Louisville.

Tickets prices are as follows:

  • Advance (July 23-August 22 at SLCM offices or by mail) - Adult ages 12 and up - $25 each. Children ages 5-11 - $5 each; ages 4 and under are free.
  • At the door, event night - adults $25 each

This exciting event showcases samplings of restaurants and food vendors from South Louisville and surrounding areas. There will also be a large silent auction.

All proceeds from this event go toward aiding the mission of South Louisville Community Ministries and the needy residents of South Louisville. Call 541-8256 for more information or to make your reservation today.


Congrats to PRP Principal Kim Salyer!

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Congratulations to Kim Salyer who was appointed last week to serve as the new principal at PRP High School. Principal Salyer is the first female to hold this position in the school's history.

Having previously served as assistant principal at PRP and as interim principal for the past several months, she brings a wealth of experience from years spent in the classroom and as counselor. 

"Great things are happening at PRP and I'm so excited to be part of that," Salyer said on her new position. "My focus is on maintaining the school's tradition of excellence that is centered on achievement -- academically and otherwise -- as well as connecting with families and our community."

Salyer is a graduate of Doss High School. She started her career as a student teacher and then a math teacher at PRP, before moving to Valley High School as a counselor.

We look forward to working with Principal Salyer as continues the stellar tradition of excellence at PRP.


Upcoming "Brightside Bash" to Benefit Beautification Projects

The first annual Brightside Bash will take place Friday, August 8 at Headliners Music Hall, located at 1386 Lexington Road. The event will feature local bands, food and a silent auction.

The band lineup for the debut Bash will include Forecastle alum, A Lion Named Roar, along with House Ghost, In Lighting and Jenna Dean.

“This will be a special night of celebrating and enjoying some of our strong local music talent while helping raise funds for the great work and new initiatives that Brightside will be focusing on in making neighborhoods cleaner and greener and helping our citizens adopt more sustainable practices,” Mayor Greg Fischer said.

Tickets are now on sale. General admission is $10 and $40 for VIP. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. The VIP ticket includes access to an exclusive VIP area, food, and two drink tickets. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at (800) 514-3849, or at the Headliners box office, Mon.-Fri. 2:00-6:00pm.

This is a 21+ event with all proceeds benefiting Brightside. Doors open at 6:00pm. For more information and to purchase tickets for the Brightside Bash, please visit www.Brightsideinc.org


Get Involved! Apply to Serve on a Local Board or Commission

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Are you interested in preserving and promoting Louisville's recreational opportunities, especially those connected to Metro Parks?  Is mass transit important to you? Do you have ideas for promoting convention and tourist activity in our community? If so, Louisville Metro Government has a board or commission for you. In fact, there are close to 100 boards and commissions covering topics such as air quality, public health, land planning, workforce development, public safety, and transportation. 

It is important to have residents from every part of our community represented. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities available and/or applying for a board or commission, please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/ServeOnBoard.  


Weekend Activities at Jefferson Memorial Forest

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Get outdoors for some fresh air and excercise this weekend at Jefferson Memorial Forest. This weekend you can...

  • Walk the Waverly Fresh Air Loop, 3.0 miles (easy to moderate). Check out Waverly Park in the company of our Volunteer Naturalists!  The group will meet in the playground parking lot in Waverly Park.  *Time changed to 8:00 am to avoid afternoon heat for the summer hikes. 

Visit the Jefferson Memorial Forest website for more information about these or other Forest events.


3rd Division "National Night Out" on August 5

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You are invited to a "Night Out Against Crime" on Tuesday, August 5. This event is an opportunity to get involved and learn tips and tools for crime prevention in your neighborhood. 

A national event, the local 3rd Division location is at Home Depot (6840 Dixie Highway) from 6:00-8:00pm. In addition to crime prevention and neighborhood watch info, there will be food, giveaways, children's activities, music, LMPD Specialty Unit displays.

Click here for more information about National Night Out.


Help Keep Our Community Safe

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Check out the LMPD web application to keep up to date with Crime Reports and trends for your neighborhood.

Click HERE to get started.