 From Councilwoman Fowler and the District 14 office, we hope that you have a safe and Happy Halloween!
 The Spectacular runs through November 1st!
The
Jack O' Lantern Spectacular is back again for another great show! This
year's theme is "All the World's a Stage." The Jack O' Lantern
Spectacular includes over 5,000 professionally carved jack-o-lanterns in
themed scenes and set to music along a 1/4 mile trail through the woods of
Iroquois Park. This family-friendly event is sure to get you into the
Fall spirit! Come out to Iroquois Park October 8 through November 1 for
this truly spectacular event.
The trail is open from dusk to 11 p.m. during the
week (Sunday-Thursday) and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Prices range
from $9-$15 depending on the day you go and your age. Proceeds benefit the
Louisville Metro Parks Foundation.
WHEN: October 8th - November 1st
For more information visit: http://www.jackolanternlouisville.com/
 Louisville Metro residents have three good options for disposal of falling leaves this autumn. The best option is a “Love ‘em and Leave ‘em” approach that leads to healthier yards as described below.
Other choices, in order of preference, include reusable containers and compostable containers. As a last resort the Solid Waste Management Division of Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service. The drop-off service will be available Tuesday through Saturday, November 10 through December 5.
Drop-off will not be available on November 26 and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. They will be turned into compost and used in mulching projects throughout the city. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.
This is the first leaf season since enforcement of an update to the Yard Waste Container Regulation went into effect on January 1, 2015. The update requires that yard waste be disposed of in reusable or compostable containers instead of regular plastic bags.
The drop-off service will complement methods citizens used successfully to comply with the regulation through the planting and growing seasons. Residents are urged to consider one of the following disposal methods before using the drop-off service:
Best: For a healthier lawn, mulch leaves with a lawnmower and let them settle into the turf system along with grass clippings and trimmings as a natural fertilizer and weed deterrent. Get more information on this Love ‘em and Leave ‘em approach at www.lelelouisville.com.
Next Best: Place yard waste in reusable containers no larger than 40 gallon capacity that have handles (old style trash cans) to reduce the need for continual purchase of single-use bags.
Still Good: Place yard waste in paper bags designed for yard waste collection or in compostable plastic bags that meet ASTM D6400 standards.
Drop-off locations and hours:
NOVEMBER 10th through DECEMBER 5th
10500 Lower River Road (corner of Bethany Lane)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
595 Hubbards Lane at the East District Public Works Yard
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
636 Meriwether Avenue at the Waste Reduction Center
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Councilwoman Fowler is thrilled to announce that the lost awaited Dixie Highway Master Plan project, which has already received over $15 million in funding from the state, has been awarded an additional $16.9 million U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER grant to assist in making the much needed improvements.
The TIGER program, instituted by Congress in the 2009 Recovery Act, helps local communities redevelop and revitalize infrastructure like Dixie Highway to make it safer and encourage economic development.
The grant funding will help support making the highway more pedestrian friendly and a portion will be directed to help develop Rapid Bus Transit service to the busiest TARC route in the city.
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Event is open to all Jefferson County residents
Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the city’s free bulk waste and junk drop-off event on Sunday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waste Management Outer Loop Landfill, 2673 Outer Loop. Now is the time to get rid of bulky items not accepted by regular garbage collection such as appliances, furniture and mattresses.
Residents are asked to separate metal items from other junk. The metal is recycled, saving valuable space in the landfill. Freon will also be properly removed from appliances. Items that will not be accepted during the drop-off event include yard waste (grass, limbs, leaves, etc.), hazardous materials, paint, tires and commercial trash.
The junk disposal day is a partnership between the Louisville Metro Division of Solid Waste Management and Waste Management of Kentucky. The event is in addition to regular bulk waste disposal available throughout the year at the Waste Reduction Center located at 636 Meriwether Avenue.
In the year round service, up to three household items are accepted free of charge during regular operating hours Tuesday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Materials such as oil and lead-based paints, lawn fertilizers, batteries and household chemicals may be taken the Household Hazardous Materials Collection Center, known as HAZ BIN, at 7501 Grade Lane. The center is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge for Louisville residents for HAZ BIN services.
For more than 30 years, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program has helped pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. WIC provides services to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as children under the age of 5. All WIC services are free to those who qualify.
WIC offers:
- Helpful nutrition information for you and your family
- Breastfeeding education, assistance, and breast pumps
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Nutritious foods
- Referrals to other health and medical services
How do I apply for WIC?
-To apply for participation in the WIC Program, you can call or may simply walk into your local WIC clinic to schedule an appointment.
To locate a WIC clinic near you call 502-574-6676
 Proceeds from event go to support the Valley Woman's Club scholarship program.
Valley Woman's Club will be hosting their annual
Kentucky Dinner, Silent Auction and Bake Sale on Friday, November 6, 2015 at
6:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Community Center.
The menu will include:
Turkey, Ham, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry
Relish, Pumpkin and Pecan Pies, Tea and Coffee.
Cost is $10.00 for
Adults, Children under 10 $6.00.
Entertainment will be provided by
Marshall Kellum singing Patriotic songs honoring our servicemen and veterans.
Reservations and payment MUST be made in advance. Tickets will not be
sold at the door. Reservations may be made by mailing ticket information to
Carol Hamilton, 6602 North Drive, Louisville, KY 40272 before November
1st.
Reservations may also be made by phone to 937-1525 or 645-4413. Reservations or information may also be emailed to doncarolham@bellsouth.net.
WHEN: Friday, November 6; 6:30 pm
WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center; 6505 Bethany Lane
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Help your community by recycling! Our landfills are a finite resource with only so much space to hold all of our community's trash. Recycling as much as possible keeps reusable materials from going to the landfill and extends the landfill's life. Councilwoman Fowler has partnered with Solid Waste Management to provide a Recycling Bin at Sun Valley Park to allow Southwest residents to dispose of recyclable materials for FREE!
(Only Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, and Glass are allowed. No hazardous materials or containers are permitted.)
WHERE: Sun Valley Park
6505 Bethany Lane
*Recycling Bin open during Park Hours
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Serving
on a board or commission is a great way to utilize your talents. We hope you
will consider volunteering your time with us and encourage you to browse the
openings regularly for opportunities that would best utilize your experience
and knowledge. We have approximately 100 boards and commissions with
many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land
planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. It is
important that these boards have adequate representation from all areas of
town, including District 14 and Southwest Louisville, as they are responsible
for evaluating many important decisions that impact our city and its citizens.
Some of the Boards with upcoming vacancies follow:
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Air Pollution Control District Board
Board of Health
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Brightside, Inc.
Building Code Board of Appeals
Citizens Commission on Police Accountability
Code Enforcement Board
Ethics Commission
Housing Authority Board
Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Louisville Regional Airport Authority Board
MSD
PARC Board of Commissioners
Parks Foundation
Planning Commission
Police Merit Board
SPOT Fund, Inc.
PRP Suburban Fire District Board
TARC Board of Directors
Waste Management District 109 Board
Zoo Foundation Board
Please
click here for more information. Be sure to
alert the District 14 office once you have applied. Thank you for your
interest!
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Free Guided Night Hike
Red Trail/Cemetery
Road and back (2.0 miles). NIGHT HIKE! Easy. Hike briefly on the Red
Trail, then on a gravel road. Visit the Horine family cemetery and hear
their story. After, warm up around a fire and enjoy a s’more.
Meet at the Horine Reservation area parking lot.
WHEN: Saturday, October 31st, 7:30p
Fire Starting and Cooking
Explore various forms of pre-historic and historic ignition sources, search for adequate fuel, and understand how fire was utilized for everyday needs. Through active involvement participants will build, plant, make, and cook using actual materials and processes.
$10 fee to participate, Each event limited to 16 participants. Limited to participants age 10 and older.
Pre-Registration is required.
WHEN: Saturday, November 7th, 9a-12p
Outdoor Skills- Orienteering I
Map and landscape reading are skills every outdoor person needs to possess. This program helps teach skills to read and interpret topographic maps and locate destinations.
$15 fee per person/per class. Ages 12 and up. Minimum participants-5, Maximum participants-15.
Pre-Registration is required.
Program meets at the Horine Reservation.
WHEN: Saturday, November 14th, 9a-12p
FOX (Families Outside X-ploring)
The leaves have almost all fallen and winter is soon to be here. This program reviews what skills are needed to survive winter.
Bringing water bottles, a snack, and dressing for the weather is recommended. Be aware that participants are outside for the duration of the event.
$8 fee per family. Pre-Registration is required. Meet in the Horine Main Parking Lot.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21st, 9a
Free Guided Hike
Hike the long loop in the Horine section with our volunteers.
Trail is 4.8 mile and strenuous.
Meet in the Horine Reservation parking lot.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 9a
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For more information, visit memorialforest.com for these and other future programs, or call (502)-368-5404. You can also find Jefferson Memorial Forest on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
 Valley Woman's Club Annual Dinner and Auction
WHEN: Friday, November 6; 6:30 pm
WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
(Please Note: Reservation is required. Call 937-1525 or 645-4413 for more info)
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Email michael.bowman@louisvilleky.gov with information and details about your event, or if you have any questions or concerns.
PLEASE NOTE: Any event sumbitted for this section must be open to the general public to be eligible for inclusion in the newsletter.
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