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Initiative Focused on
Assisting Vets With Jobs, Education, Careers Mayor Fischer has helped launch Where
Opportunity Knox -- an initiative that will connect 10,000 transitioning
veterans and military spouses to jobs in the region over the next three years. See
details
Louisville – On Thursday, Members of the Louisville Metro
Council’s Budget Committee and others took the ALSO Ice Bucket Challenge at City
Hall. The members were Marianne Butler (D-15), Kelly Downard (D-16), Rick
Blackwell (D-1), Ken Fleming (R-7), Dan Johnson (D-21), Jerry Miller (R-19).
Madonna Flood (D-24) and Attica Scott (D-1) Go to Democratic Caucus Facebook Page to view full video.
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Operation of Mopeds
Rules & Regulations
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LMPD recently announced they will be stepping up
their enforcement of our city's rules and regulations regarding the usage
of MOPEDS.
Two key provisions all moped users should be aware of are:
- Every
person who operates a MOPED upon a public street must be at least 16 years
old and must have a valid operator's license.
- No
person shall operate a MOPED or ride on one as passenger without approved
protective headgear and an approved protective eye device.
See the attached document for the full
list of requirements, and the full KRS definition of what qualifies
as a MOPED
Notice of Planning & Design Cases |
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14CUP1029_BOZA Notice_100614.pdf Thornton's BOZA public hearing to be held on Oct. 6, 2014, Case No.
14CUP1029 on property located at 4500, 4506 & 4508 South 3rd Street. Modify Conditional User Permit, #9673, to
allow a 13 Parking Spaces in R-5 zoned district.
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4714 Southern Pkwy. Request:
Variance and a waiver from the Land Development Code to allow a carport.
- 14CUP1015 6917
Southside Drive Project Name: Golden Grain Bakery Request:
Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol sales/consumption and indoor
live entertainment for a restaurant in a C-1 zoning district
SW Regional Library Grand Opening October 5
 A grand opening has been scheduled for Oct. 5 of
the long-awaited Southwest Regional Library on Dixie Highway.
The public is invited to the ceremony at 2 p.m. at the
site, 9725 Dixie, near Kendall Road.
4th Division Community Crime Prevention Forum |
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Tuesday September 23, 2014
6pm to 8pm
982 Eastern Parkway, Kosair Charities west entrance
Marianna Perry, Securitas Securities – will be speaking in
regards to crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)
Cooks Locksmiths – will be speaking on products to use to
deter residential crime
4th Division Police – will be on hand to answer any questions
you have.
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3rd Division Community Crime Prevention Forum
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
6:00 PM
Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway
Event Will Include:
Crime updates for your
specific neighborhood
Instructions on how to
receive “real time” crime information
Refreshments will be
provided
Crime prevention door
prizes will be given away
*Please RSVP to Kelly.lee@louisvilleky.gov if you
are attending this event.
BUSINESS NEWS
SW Women’s Group Shares Leadership
Louisville Offer
The Leadership Louisville Center has reached out to the
Southwest Women’s Roundtable with a special offer. The Leadership Center is
very interested in getting more women from south and southwest Louisville into
their programs, so they are offering a 50% discount for the September Focus
Louisville program (Sept. 25 – 27) to the ladies of the Southwest Women’s
Roundtable. For more information, contact Jennifer Stevens 561-5231
or jstevens@leadershiplouisville.org.
SouthWest Dream Team Networking
September 30th 5:00-7:00 pm: FREE Sponsored by Dixie Area Business
Association at Khalil’s 10966 Dixie Highway
Next Liberty Tax Class in Oct.
Learn New Skills - Earn
Extra Income!
Tax time is around the corner, and Liberty Tax has plenty
of positions available. Liberty Tax Service's Basic Income Tax classes cover
recent tax changes, and all facets of individual income tax
preparation. No prior tax experience needed. Seats fill up quickly.
The following dates are available:
Oct. 6th -
Nov. 27th - Mon/Weds ir Tues/Thurs at 9am-12pm or 6pm-9pm.
For information call 966-8417
COMMUNITY EVENTS
"200 Years on the Ohio" at
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing THIS Weekend!
Come
out to Riverside for "200 Years On the Ohio" on Saturday, September
20 & Sunday, September 21 from 10 am to 5 pm both days. This living history
timeline event will feature historical re-enactors demonstrating the clothing,
pastimes, foodways, tools and weaponry from various time periods from 1740-1940.
Special highlights will include: an 1860s base ball game between the Cincinnati
Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Red Stockings on Sunday, September 21 @ 1:00 PM;
presentations by "Mr. Lincoln" portrayed by Dennis Boggs; period
fashion shows; a Regency tea, dancing demonstrations and archery demonstrations
will also be part of the event.
COST PER DAY: $6/Adults; $5/Seniors; $3/children (ages 6-12); Children 5 and
under are FREE. Family Rate: $15 for 2 adults and up to 3 children. Admission
includes a tour of the 1837 Farnsley-Moremen House and all activities.
WHEN: Saturday &
Sunday, September 20th & 21st; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Riverside, the
Farnsley-Moremen Landing
7410
Moorman Road
For
more information, Visit the Riverside website at www.riverside-landing.org
Iroquois Amphitheater Schedule
September
26 - Randy Houser Craig Campbell, Olivia Henken Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm Tickets $20.00 - $30.00
September
27 - Pete Holmes & Maria Bamford w/Tommy Johnagin & Chris Thayer.
Hosted by Steve Hofstetter. Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:30 pm Tickets $25.00 -
$45.00
Little Loomhouse Yard
Sale is coming! Saturday, September 27
We have hundreds of cones, skeins and balls of yarn, all at $1 per
pound!!! Cotton, wool, mohair blends, natural fiber, silk, synthetic and novelty
yarns in quite literally every color under the sun!! All for sale at our
super-stupendous yard sale on September 27 from 8am - 1pm. Get there early and
shop for the best selections. Bring a big bag and a strong back to help you
carry your haul to your car!!!
 Sound the Duck Calls –
It’s Nearly Post Time for
the
Ken-Ducky Derby!
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Sunday, September 28
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Noon to 5 P.M.
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Waterfront Park, near Joe's Crabshack
September doesn’t just kick
off football in the Bluegrass – it’s also time for the biggest and best
gathering of ducks on the Ohio! 2014 will mark the 11th annual Ken-Ducky
Derby. The free event, will feature the duck race plus a family friendly
festival with music, food, games and more. To adopt a"Duck" go
to www.harborhouseduckderby.org or for
additional information contact Jason Eiche at 502-210-9948 or jeiche@hhlou.org
 Jack O' Lantern Spectacular
returns to Iroquois Park- Tickets
Now on Sale. 5,000 artistically locally carved pumpkins will light a
trail the length of five football fields at the base of Iroquois Park.
WHEN: October 9th-November 2nd; Dusk - 11pm Sunday - Thursday
& Dusk - midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
WHERE: Iroquois Park, 1080 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY
40214
14th Annual Senior Day
Out
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY (4th & Market
Street)
FREE LUNCH requires registration by September 19, 2014.
NEW THIS YEAR: CAREGIVER FOCUS
From 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM,
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District 21 Calendar |
Beechmont Fresh Market 8:00am – 12 noon Only
3 Saturday's left in September Located at Southern Parkway and
Wellington in the Beechmont Baptist Church parking lot. Fresh produce,
meat, eggs flowers and bedding plants, handmade cards, honey based organic products
and wood crafts are available for sale. Gumby’s Catering will be selling
breakfast burritos & cinnamon buns.
Open-air Free Yoga Class 9:30 am – 10:30am at the
Beechmont Fresh Market offered by Jodie Tingle-Willis of Supreme Peace
Yoga. All donations go to the Beechmont Neighborhood Association.
Bring your own mat and a friend.
September 19th 5:00 – 11:00 pm: Fairdale Fair on
the grounds of Fairdale Playtorium & Fairdale Elementary School. Booths,
food, entertainment, amusement rides. Come fellowship with your
friends & family!
September 20th 12 noon: Fairdale Parade from
Fairdale High to Fairdale Elementary Schools. Parade Grand Marshall
Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch D-13. Enjoy a fun filled
event! 1:00 - 11:00pm: Fairdale Fair resumes after
the parade with booths, food & fun!!
September 20th Walk with a Doc starts at 10 A.M.
at the shelter near the Iroquois Amphitheater. It’s a free walking program
for anyone who’s interested in taking steps to improve their health
September 20th & 21st 10AM-5PM “200 Years on the Ohio” at
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road
September 20th - 12 noon til 11:00 pm 10th Anniversary Jug
Band Jubilee Festival at the
Brown-Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206 https://www.facebook.com/JugBandJubilee
September 20th 10:30 A.M. to 3:30
P.M. Healthy Hoops Offers Education, Fun
for Asthmatics! Moore Traditional
High School http://healthyhoopsky.com/
September 22, 2014 - Iroquois Golf Course 5th Annual
Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers Golf Scramble 1:00 PM Shotgun Start,
Registration begins at Noon. Entry Fee: $60.00 per Person,
$240 per Team- DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15th (Includes green fees, cart, food,
non alcoholic drink, and prizes) Registration: Make checks
payable to Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers and mail entry to: 531 Court Place
suite 600, Louisville, KY 40202
September 27th 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Little Loomhouse Yard Sale
We are cleaning out cabins, attics, and basements. We've got tons of
fiber, vintage weaving samples, looms and weaving supplies, plus some very
beautiful handcrafted items. 328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Call 361-9217 for
additional information.
September 27th – Last Saturday for Beechmont Farmer’s Market – Look for
entertainment and special events.
September 30th at 6:30 pm Iroquois Civic Club & Neighborhood
Assoc. CANDIDATES NIGHT Antioch Church 7315 Southside Dr.
September 30th 5:00-7:00 pm: SWDT Networking FREE
Sponsored by Dixie Area Business Association at Khalil’s 10966 Dixie Highway.
October 9 – November 2, Jack-O-Lantern
Spectacular opens
in Iroquois Park with 5,000 carved pumpkins lining a ¼-mile walking trail,
illuminated at night as an “art show” daily from dusk to 11 p.m. during the
week (Sunday-Thursday) and midnight on Friday & Saturday.
October 12th at 3:00 PM Historic Houses in Southwest Louisville
presentation by local historic preservationist Steve Wiser in the Riverside
Landing Visitors Center. The talk is FREE, but advance reservations
are encouraged. Call 935-6809 or email info@riverside-landing.org
October 26th at 2:30 PM "Good Scents"
at Riverside Workshop II to make your own seasonal potpourri using herbs,
flowers, leaves and bark from the Riverside Landing property Cost:
$10/person. All materials will be provided. Reservations are required.
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