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Brightside Cleanup in District 13
 The 2015 Brightside volunteers pose for a group picture with CW Welch after getting their T-shirts before they head out to begin various clean up projects in the district.
 Fenley Cemetery was chosen as one of District 13 cleanup sites this year. The work at the abandoned and heavily overgrown cemetery lasted 2 days.
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Saturday, volunteers carried underbrush, small trees and vines that had been cut on Friday, to the chipper provided by the District 13 council office.
Many of the fallen headstones had to be reset. Everyone pitched in to right the heavy stones.
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 One of the oldest headstones dating to the 1870's, includes images of an anchor which
denotes the profession of a seaman.
Congratulations to the volunteers in their efforts to restore the landscape, headstones and original
plantings to help reclaim this forgotten piece of Iroquois history.
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Valley Woman's Club
Scholarship Recipient
 Congratulations to Haley Obremski, student at Fairdale High
School who received a $1,200 scholarship from Valley Woman's Club. Shown here
with Principal Brad Weston and Councilwoman Welch. (Lilly Garcia of FHS also
received a scholarship but couldn't attend.)
April 25 Last Day for Flood Debris Satelite Drop-off sites
The Metro Waste Reduction Center will accept drop-off of
residential flood debris Monday – Saturday, through April 25. Six
additional drop-off locations are available and
open Thursday through Saturday through April 25.
The free service is available for residents of Louisville only and
it does not include commercial haulers. No construction debris or yard
waste will be accepted.
Drop-off sites are as follows:
Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue
Open Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sites below will operate Thursday – Saturday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bethany Lane
10500 Lower River Road at Bethany Lane
Newburg Community Center
4810 Exeter Ave 40218
Outer Loop Recycling Center
7201 Outer Loop 40228
Dixie Recycling Center
7219 Dixie Hwy 40258
Charlie Vettiner Park
5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd 40299
Hubbards Ln. Recycling Center
595 Hubbards Ln. 40207
Request
for Individual Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
Fill out the form on the following link if you feel you are eligible for
federal emergency assistance for the flooding event that occurred on April 3,
2015. CLICK HERE
Okolona Business & Professional Association Meeting
Thursday, April 30, 2015: 7:30am-9:00am
Hot Breakfast Catered by The Tumbleweed with GanoLife Coffee
Doors Open at 7 AM for Serious Networkers and
Coffee!
Okolona Firehouse #1
– Community Room Upstairs – 8501 Preston Highway (40219)
Our Invited Speaker:
Shauna Klein, Community Relations Advisor
A Place For Mom, Inc.
Hats Off To Mom And Dad!
April's Breakfast Sponsor:
Wesley Manor Retirement Community
(502) 969-3277 www.WesMan.org
 Shauna Klein's passion for serving others started with a career in marketing and business development. In 2008, Shauna began her career in the senior industry when asked by a Geriatric Specialist to start and develop a Gerontology practice. She helped establish a care program that followed seniors from hospital to home care ensuring that they would be able to age in place. Shauna comes to A Place For Mom with a vast knowledge of the transition process and how to assist families in their decision process.
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 Wear your favorite Derby Hat to our April OBPA Breakfast. We will even have some special door prizes for the best hat and the craziest hat! Now if you're just not a “hat” person, don't let that stop you from attending a great meeting to learn and network your business. Bring along a guest, too!
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 100
Employees Needed
100 people needed to clean up after the activities at Slugger
Field for
the remainder of the Bats’ season.
These positions are typically evenings (as they occur after the
activities have ended), so they make a nice extra income for individuals who
have other jobs, as well. We also have approximately 20 other positions
available, many temp-to-hire.
If you are interested in making extra money working at some of
Louisville's most iconic places, call Ahead Human Resources at 485-1000 between
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM asap, or can come to our office at 2209 Heather Lane,
Louisville, KY 40218 between 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM with their driver’s license or
photo ID, and their Social Security Card or Birth Certificate. We do
require two forms of ID.
If you have questions or
need further details, please feel free to call 502-485-1000.
Compost Sale April 25
Brightside and Waste Management of Kentucky’s Premium Compost Sale Saturday, April 25, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Outer Loop Recycling and Disposal Facility, 2673 Outer Loop
Compost fees: $2.50 per bag, $35 per Bobcat scoop
For more information about our Premium Compost go to www.brightsideinc.org
 Join the Center for Women & Families this month in their fight to raise awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence. Did you know that every 107 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted It's time we say no more. We encourage everyone to learn more online and sign up for Denim Day on April 29th. If you have been sexually assaulted or raped, know that you are not alone and help is available. Call 1-844-BE-SAFE-1
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DenimDay2015
 SLCM Golf Scramble RESCHEDULED
to
Monday April 27
The SLCM Golf Scramble scheduled for Monday April 20 had to be
rescheduled due to the course being too wet to be playable. There is a need for teams since some of them
are not able to participate on the new date, Monday April 27.
This SLCM fundraiser scramble honors the memory of Betty Meadors Mattingly and her
granddaughter Shelly Meadors.
Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. with a continental
breakfast. Shotgun start is at 8:00. There will be a picnic lunch
following golf. This year's honorary chairman, Darrell Griffith, will be
present to sign autographs and award prizes.
Openings available for additional teams! Cost is $100 per
player or $400 for a team of four.
Exciting new prizes this year! Join in and win a
hole-in-one contest on any of the five par 3 holes on the course. Other
fun included, such as silent auction items. Come prepared to take
something home with you!
For information, call South Louisville
Community Ministries at 361-7763.
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 April 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Refuge Louisville, a local
non-profit aimed at blessing the nations represented in our city through
holistic community development and gospel proclamation, is excited to announce
their upcoming Market at 5007. Held bi-annually, these markets, selling locally
made wares, handicrafts, and foods, allow migrant artisans a way to support
their families. The proceeds from each vendor’s sale will go to support ministry
either to refugees, widows, or orphans. Hosted by Refuge Louisville at 5007
Southside Drive, Louisville, KY 40214
Come out and see the skill and love that has been put into
the various crafts that will be available. We will have candles, purses, soaps,
jewelry, food, tea and more! Shop compassionately for Mother’s Day by buying
local and helping the least of these. If interested in hosting a booth, please
contact Kristi@refugelouisville.com
Repair Affair 2015 Application Deadline is April 30
New Directions Housing Repair
Affair is for small repairs that improve the safety, security, and weather
efficiency of the home. We do not guarantee assistance to everyone who applies. To qualify you must:
- Be 60 years of age or older or certified disabled;
- Own and reside in a single-family home;
- Qualify as low income
If you know of anyone who
would like to apply, please have them call Jacie Morgan at (502)
719-7153.
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 Iroquois Amphitheater Summer Season Opens
Saturday, April 25th at 8 P.M. "Neutral Milk Hotel" with
special guest "Circulatory System" is in concert.
For more information on all scheduled events call 368-5865 or
visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com.
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 Louisville Youth Orchestra
"And They're
Off!"
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Doors: 3:00 pm / Show: 4:00 pm
Iroquois Amphitheater
Kentucky Derby Festival event. Free admission with a Pegasus Pin.
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 Louisville Youth Choir Opens Metro Council Meeting
Metro Council will open their
Thursday, April 23rd meeting with a special rendition of the National Anthem
performed by the members of the Louisville Youth Choir.
The LYC is in its 48th year of performing and draws 100 students
and adults from more than 60 area schools as a way of enhancing school music
programs and serving the unmet artistic needs of the community.
The Metro Council meeting begins at 6:00pm in Council Chambers.
You can watch the meeting live on Metro TV, TIME Warner Cable Channel 25 or
viewing through live streaming at the Metro Council’s home page at www.louisvilleky.gov
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 Healing Futures Fellowship
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness’s Center for Health Equity
is now taking applications for the Healing Futures Fellowship summer program.
The program is open to youth ages 15 to 18 that are entering their sophomore,
junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2015. The deadline
for applications is April 30.
The Fellowship brings together young people from all
neighborhoods to engage them in thoughtful discussion and exploration of the
underlying causes and solutions to violence, injury prevention and
inequity.
The program will be held June 6 through July 31. Classroom and
field sessions will be seven hours a day, five days a week. After
completing the program, students are awarded a stipend up to $1,000. The
application process involves writing a 500 word essay.
Students can learn more
information and apply online at. Applications are also
accepted via mail or fax. For questions or additional information call
574-8045 or email
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 Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Summer Youth Volunteer
Olmsted Parks
Conservancy is offering a great hands-on learning experience for high
school students 14-18 years of age. The summer program is Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 8:00 am-12:00 pm June 9 - July 10.
Applications are due May
1. For more information, please visit www.olmstedparks.org or call
502-456-8125.
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 Free Responsible Recycling Event
Saturday May 9th between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm at
the Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road. The D-9
Council Office and the Energy Pros are sponsoring the free event.
It is a
drive-through event to drop off your items off at the appropriate vendor.
Businesses will not be allowed to participate. Items accepted for recycling or
reuse, including:
1.
PAPER
for shredding
2.
BATTERIES
(rechargeable and non-rechargeable) Please have them separated
3.
HOUSEHOLD
BUILDING SUPPLIES (cabinets, doors, flooring, windows, hardware, light/ceiling
fans, lumber, roofing, siding, tools, brick) No Paints, Solvents or Oils)
4.
HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE (No Mattresses)
5.
HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS (working appliances, electronics)
6.
MEDICAL
SURPLUS ITEMS (walkers, wheelchairs, orthopedic items, diabetic supplies, ace
bandages, gauze pads, canes, etc.)
7.
PERSONAL
DOCUMENTS (shred on-site paper documents ONLY) Unable to take boxes or plastic
bags
8.
SHOES
(new and gently used) Must be dry and free of mold
Among the vendors on hand: Habitat for Humanity Restore, Interstate Batteries,
WaterStep, Shred-it and Supplies Overseas.
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TARC Seeking Input On Proposed Service Changes |
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TARC is seeking public comments on service
changes including less frequent bus service on its three most popular routes to
help cut costs in the upcoming fiscal year which begins July 1st. Citizens
can comment through Friday, May 22nd by mail, e-mail, phone, Facebook or
Twitter or attend public meetings held by TARC.
The proposed service reductions, which would
save $1.2 million next fiscal year, would take effect Sunday, August16th.
Even with the reductions, buses would still arrive at stops every
13-15 minutes on the busiest stretches of Fourth Street (Rt. #4), Broadway (Rt.
#23), and Dixie and Preston highways (Rt. #18) from 6 a.m. through the evening
rush hour on weekdays.
Ways to comment...
Meeting: May 13th at the Southwest Government Center
(7219 Dixie Hwy) from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Email: info@ridetarc.org
Phone: 502-561-5112
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ridetarc
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ridetarc
Mail: TARC, Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
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