Meet the New LFPL Director

The Louisville Free Public Library has a new director! Jim Blanton is a Kentucky native and comes to us from the Daviess County Public Library in Owensboro where he also served as director. He has only been on the job a week, but he's already hard at work helping ensure Louisville's libraries continue to be the best they can be. 

To that end, we have scheduled six community meet-and-greet events in September at the library locations listed below.  

Jeffersontown: Thur., 9/10, 10:30-Noon

Shawnee: Mon., 9/14, 10:30-Noon 
Okolona: Mon., 9/14, 5:30-7 
Main: Mon., 9/21, 11:30-1
St. Matthews: Wed., 9/23, 10:30-Noon 
Southwest: Tues., 9/29, 4:30-6:00   

Family Golf Special 
$20 for a family of four over Labor Day Weekend 

Metro Parks is once again offering an affordable family golfing package at its nine golf courses during the Labor 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: Saturday, September 4th, Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th.

Tee times are encouraged. Please click here and find the course of your choice to call ahead. Metro Parks golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week, and each course has a fully stocked pro shop. Metro Parks operates 9-hole golf courses in Cherokee Park and Crescent Hill Park, along with Waverly Park’s Bobby Nichols Golf Course. There are 18-hole courses in Iroquois Park, Long Run Park, Seneca Park, Shawnee Park, Sun Valley Park and Charlie Vettiner Park. 

New Footgolf Course at Bobby Nichols Golf Course

Area residents who enjoy the game of golf or are interested in an alternative that won’t require the purchase of a new set of clubs should get a “kick” out of what’s being offered at Bobby Nichols Golf Course starting on Friday, September 4. Metro Parks & Recreation is opening its first “Footgolf” course at Bobby Nichols over Labor Day Weekend. 

 New Luxury Apartments in District 13

Located in the heart of Louisville’s South End employment and retail corridor, Apex on Preston is the premier luxury community including innovative one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes. Featuring high end interior finishes and resort quality amenities, like 24 hour access to the state of the art fitness area, salt water pool, outdoor grills and an amazing outdoor fireplace. Apex will offer you more than just a place to live. The community is situated on 15 acres walkable to both Commerce Crossings Business Park and adjacent retail and restaurant developments. 

Please stop by for a tour. (502) 964-3373    www.ApexLouisville.com

12th Annual Ken-Ducky Derby Family Festival

The Ken-Ducky Derby is a signature fundraising event for Harbor House of Louisville. This year marks our 12th Anniversary and promises to be our best yet! On Saturday, September 26th, thousands of spectators will watch over 40,000 yellow rubber ducks splash into the Ohio River in Downtown Louisville and race toward the finish line. Race Day kicks off at Noon at Festival Plaza at Waterfront Park. There will be entertainment for the entire family—live music, face painting, games. Harbor House of Louisville’s very own mascot Quacky will also be there with plenty of his friends!   All proceeds from the Duck Derby benefit the Harbor House of Louisville.

How much is a duck adoption?

Single adoption- $5

Quach Pack- $25 (6 ducks for the price of 5)

Flock of Ducks- $100 (24 ducks for the price of 20)

Decade of Duck Donor- $1,000 (240 ducks for the price of 200)

 Each adoption gives you a chance to win an amazing prize!

For more information pleasevisit https://www.duckrace.com/louisville

Louisville Water implemented a new billing system in late March, which included new 10-digit account numbers for all services, a customer portal with enhanced payment features and the option to sign up for an e-bill. While the system sets the foundation for enhanced customer service, it has been a slow transition with longer-than-acceptable wait times for customers calling Louisville Water. Louisville Water (LW) operations are improving and while LW is pleased with the transition, they know it’s been rough and they appreciate customers’ patience.

Next Step in the Billing System Transition – Collections Process
The next step in the transition is the collections process. When LW launched the new system in March, they temporarily suspended turning off customers for non-payment. LW has now reactivated this function. Their collections process includes the customer first receiving his/her regular bill with the outstanding balance. Once the bill is past due, LW sends a reminder bill and then a few days later the customer receives a phone call from Louisville Water alerting them to the delinquency and the possibility of water service being turned off.

Customer Communication
Customers who have an outstanding delinquent balance of more than $300 will receive a letter notifying them of the collections process and shut-off timeline. LW is also communicating to organizations and churches who frequently work with customers.

Through the Louisville Water Foundation, LW, along with MSD, provide $200,000 annually for a Customer Assistance Program that helps customers who struggle to pay their bill. Three entities in our service area administer those funds. In Jefferson County, LW distributes funds through the Community Ministry Association (502.778.2815 or www.louisvilleministries.org). The ministry associations receive funding from Louisville Water and then work directly with customers on applying the funds to an outstanding balance.

Cash in Big this Labor Day Weekemd

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Jack O' Lantern Spectacular

2015 Volunteer Sign Up

All volunteers will receive a free long-sleeve t-shirt and one free ticket for every shift worked.

Food and drink will be available for volunteers as well.

There will be a nightly orientation for all volunteers.

For more information, or to find out about being a Character, call 363-7766 or email jols@louisvilleky.gov