FY 2016 Capital and Operating Budgets for Metro Louisville Pass
 After
several weeks of debate Louisville Metro Council by a 25-1 vote, passed an amended version of approximately $878
million budget on Thursday to fund metro government through the 2015-16 fiscal
year with a heavy emphasis on improving the city's roads. The
Council approved an amendment that will add an additional $5.1 million
specifically for road paving for a total of over
13 million dollars.
“I said after the Mayor’s budget presentation that we needed a
more aggressive approach to paving our terrible roads. I’m pleased the
Council took that initiative and we will make substantial progress over the
next year” commented Dan Johnson.
The three most hotly debated issues
in Mayor Greg Fischer's next fiscal year budget, which was initially presented
to Metro Council on May 28th, were Louisville Metro Police's body camera
program, a needle exchange program for Metro Louisville and road repaving
issues. The budget includes the requested $2.8 million for LMPD body cameras
and $200,000 for the needle exchange program.
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Celebrate July 4th Early
Saturday June 27 at Riverview Park
 Fireworks return to the Ohio River kicking off a great weekend as America celebrates its birthday with the Fourth Annual Riverview Park Independence Festival presented by Councilman Rick Blackwell, joining CM Blackwell as Metro Council sponsors are Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13), Cindi Fowler D-14, Marianne Butler (D-15), David Yates (D-25), Madonna Flood (D-24), David Tandy (D-4), Mary C. Woolridge (D-3) and Dan Johnson (D-21), Brown-Forman and Louisville Gas & Electric Company.
The Riverview Park Independence Festival will begin at 3:00pm and will cap off with the Fireworks show at 10:00 pm. It is a free event.
Country rocker J.D. Shelburne will headline the Riverview Park Independence Festival taking the stage at 8:00pm. Another local favorite, 31W will perform on stage from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Among the highlights of this year’s Festival:
- Events emceed by Southwest Louisville’s own Dawne Gee & Julian Glover of WAVE3
- Kids’ activities include appearances by Squallis Puppeteers fun experiments provided by Mad Science of Kentucky
- Hot air balloon rides offered in the Norton’s Health Care balloon
- The Louisville League of Mascots will be on hand
- New this year: a Patriotic Photo Booth with plenty of red, white and blue props to make any picture fun and memorable
- Ron’s Hot Dogs, Ehrler’s Ice Cream, Sivori Foods and BBQ Cowboy will provide delicious “Fair” fare
- Enjoy the wonderful Riverview Splash Park
- Fantastic Fireworks Show on the River at 10:00 pm! The show will be lit from a barge on the Ohio River creating a colorful reflection on the water and will be bigger and better than last year.
Limited parking is available at the park. Additional parking will be available at PRP High School located at 5901 Greenwood Road and TARC will be providing a trolley shuttle service for attendees from 4:00pm until 10:45pm.
Brown Forman and LG&E have returned as Presenting Sponsors of this year’s Independence Festival. The Corradino Group, Café Press, WAVE3 News, Norton Healthcare, Atlas Machine & Supply, and Metro PCS have contributed as Lead Sponsors. Leanhart Plumbing, Owen Funeral Home and Stephenson Garden Center are on board as Proud Patrons Festival owes a special thanks to Riverport Business Association.
To see a listing of all the events go to http://www.RiverviewFestival.com/ or follow the event on Facebook.
4th of July Holiday
The District 21 office will be closed next week on Friday July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday.
The Waste Reduction
Center on Meriwether Avenue, the four Staffed Recycling Centers and the Haz Bin
hazardous materials drop off site will all be closed on Saturday July 4.
Unstaffed Recycling Centers will not be affected by the holiday and will be
available on their regular schedules.
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 2015
Independent Business Month Kickoff Event July 6
Monday,
July 6th, Iroquois Amphitheater, 5-8pm
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Live Music by Nick Peay Band
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Khalil's
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POLLO - a gourmet chicken joint
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V-Grits Food Truck
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Kentucky Science Center
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Bluegrass Indoor Karting
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Bohemian Monkey (face painting
and henna)
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Jefferson Memorial Forest/Go
Ape
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White Raven Spa
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Good Garbage, LLC
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Body Center Healing
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance will be making a
special announcement that night, we hope you'll join us to find out more. www.keeplouisvilleweird.com for more details
July is not just about Independence Day for our country, it's
also Independent Business month:
 By choosing local and independent businesses for your services,
shopping, dining and other needs, you not only get real value and personal
service, you're helping build community, strengthen your local economy, and
create jobs and opportunities!
Our celebration precedes the July installment of Free
Movie Nights at the Amphitheater, so stay and be your weird self for "Muppets Most Wanted". Gonzo
would be proud.
Discover Dixie Showcase EXPO Taking Applications
Kentucky WIC Guidelines
 Summer Meals
Louisville offers a variety of sites where children 18 and under
can receive healthy, nutritious meals throughout the summer:
- Community Services sponsors 15 Open Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP) sites at various churches, community centers and other
non-profits.
- JCPS also sponsors numerous SFSP sites at elementary,
middle and high schools plus the Bus Stop Cafes. Learn more.
- Kenwood Elementary 7420 Justan Ave. 7/13/15 - 7/30/15
8:00-9:00am & 11:00-1200pm M-F
- Rutherford Elementary 5650 Southland Blvd.
6/10/15-6/19/15 8:00-9:00am & 11:00-1200pm M-F
- Olmsted North 4530
Bellevue 6/9/15-6/19/15 8:00-9:00am & 11:00-1200pm M-F
- Olmsted South 5650 Southern
Parkway 6/10/15-6/19/15 8:00-9:00am & 11:00-1200pm M-F
- Iroquois High School 4615 Taylor
Blvd. 6/10/15-7/31/15 8:00-9:00am & 11:00-1200pm M-F
Louisville Metro Parks
partner with Dare to Care to provide warm, nutritious meals at 8 Community Centers.
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 Metro Parks Golf Special for July: Fourth
of July Weekend Family Golf Special
Families receive significant discount for the holiday weekend
Metro Parks is offering an affordable family golf special for
the upcoming Independence Day Weekend. For only $20, a family of up to four
members can play nine holes at any Metro Parks course. The $20 includes greens
and cart fees, and families can take advantage of the deal after 4:30 p.m. on
three days: Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5.
Families are
encouraged to call in advance to book a tee time at the golf course of their
choice. For information, Click Here
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 Saturday June 27 Beechmont Market
8:00am - 12 Noon
Southern Parkway &
Wellington Ave.
Local Farmers
- Our Farmers:Pendleton Farm
- Hank Mercer, Sorrell's Farm
- Hillerich Farm
- Reids Produce
- Marvin's Garden (Mike Mayberry)
- Ray Manley
- Bill Monks
- New this year are Nelson Escobar and the Refugee
Agriculture Program.
Artisans
(Must be handmade by local artisan, and pre-approved to set
up) Returning:
- Geri Roberts - Pottery
- Vanessa Hawkins - Jewelry)
- Nevina Harrell - Recycle Bling - Jewelry from recycled
paper beads
- Donald Taylor - Chair massage and hand made soaps
- Fred Lipsey - Anesta Wood Products (bird
houses/feeders/bee traps, etc.)
- Josh Driver - Woodworking, beaded items, crochet, etc.
- Pat Brownfield - PatPat's Cards / Jewelry (Beechmont
Baptist Church)
- Jodie Tingle Willis / Supreme Peace Yoga & handmade
lotions
- New: Pam McElroy - Jewelry (Beechmont Baptist
Church)
The market is unusual as it
offers Free Outdoor Yoga classes each Saturday. Community class begins at
9:30 a.m. (Courtesy of Supreme Peace Yoga, Jody Tingle-Willis). Weather
permitti
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Louisville
Philharmonia Concert
Friday, June 26 Free Event
Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm (event ends at 10:00 pm)
The
Louisville Philharmonia is a community ensemble that plays orchestral music
to a high standard. Independent of any other institution and committed to
free concerts for the community.
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Back to the Future II"
Monday, June 29 Free
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Free Movie Nights are sponsored by the following Louisville
Metro council sponsors: Dan Johnson, Vicki Aubrey Welch,Rick Blackwell, Marianne
Butler, Cindi Fowler, David James, Cheri Bryant Hamilton, Tom
Owen, Barbara Shanklin, Mary Woolridge, David Yates, and Bill Hollander.
Free Events at Iroquois Amphitheater
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JUNE EVENTS
Little Loomhouse 328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Summer Hours
- Wednesday-Friday 10AM-2PM and Saturday
11AM-4PM
- Cultural Passes accepted.
June 27 10:00 am-2:00 pm Basket Making Workshop at the Little
Loomhouse Cost: $40 plus $25 supply fee. Call 367-4792 for information
and to register.
June 27 8:00am - 12 noon Beechmont Open Air Market Southern Parkway & Wellington Ave.
June 27 9:00am - 12 noon Southwest Community Health Fair
Louisville First Church 3503 Blanton Lane.
June 27 9:00am - 12 noon The Larosa Loop - The
Louisville Waterfront 1301 River Road
June 27th. 3:00 - 10:30 pm Riverview Park Independence Day Festival Lots
of activities & entertainment!
COMING IN JULY
The Louisville International Airport is sponsoring in-game
contests and promotions at 10 home games of the Louisville Bats called “Fly Away
Fridays.”
July game dates are July 3, July 17, July 31 Lucky
fans attending these sponsored games can take part in fun contests—with the
winner receiving a $200 gift card from any airline serving Louisville
International Airport. Fans can stop by the display table on the main concourse
to register to participate in the on-field contest. Three lucky fans will
be randomly selected and each participant will receive a T-shirt and hat.
July 2 3:00 - 6:00pm Bluegrass Farmers Market Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Parking Lot
July 2 - July 30 Sun Valley Pool Free SENIOR SWIM Thursday
mornings 11:00am - 1:00pm. Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany Lane.
Bats Baseball July 3rd Fireworks Friday
night fireworks by the Louisville Bats. Show begins right after the game.
For game tickets call 212-BATS or purchase online.
Belle of Louisville: Fireworks Cruises July 3
and July 4, watch the fireworks on the water rom the Belle. Reservations are
recommended. On both nights, the cruises depart around 8:30 p.m. and return to
land around 11 p.m.
July 4th Community Musical Celebration
Iroquois Amphitheater Doors: 2:00 pm / Show: 3:00 pm Free Valley View Church along with several Churches in the
area is having a God and Country Day. there will be two performances,
and a large choir will sing several numbers. Every Veteran and Service
Member from all branches of the Armed Forces will be recognized. The PRP Fire
Department is involved, by providing the Color Guard and the Huge American Flag
for the backdrop. Contact person is Corey Denzik at Valley View at
502-935-5142.
July 8 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Southwest Louisville Drug Toss -
Prescription Drug Unit will have a drug drop off. Dixie
Highway, drive through the front of the Urban Government Center toss their
unwanted drugs and drive off without ever getting out of their vehicles.
Metro Arts Center
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 The return of the July 4th Celebration will feature the full Louisville Orchestra, family fun and Fireworks with Teddy Abrams conducting with special guests indie folk-rock cellist Ben Sollee and Hip hop/classical fusion group 1200, led by Jecory Arthur.
The celebration begins at 5:00 p.m. at Waterfront Park with quality family activities in the Catfish Louie Kids Area, music with Lazy Sunday and the Jacob Duncan Trio, along with other local bands, performing throughout the early evening.
At 8:30 p.m., the Louisville Orchestra takes the stage with patriotic favorites plus a mix of music from indie-folk to hip hop to classics and even Star Wars. The free fireworks display starts at approximately 10:00 p.m. as the concert closes with the 1812 Overture and “Stars and Stripes Forever.”
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