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It is very important for boards and commissions to be diverse and include representatives from all areas of the city. The Commission on Public Art is seeking a representative from southwest Louisville. To qualify, you must have an interest in art and be willing to serve a 4-year term. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lindgren, the Public Art Administrator for Develop Louisville, at 574-1554. For a full of Louisville’s Boards & Commissions and to apply, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/getonboards!
 The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30PM at Urban Design Studio (507 South Third Street) for 12 consecutive weeks (January 26th – April 12th), followed by a Graduation Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend but space is limited and advance registration is required.
To apply for the 13-week program, contact John Hawkins at 589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org. You can also apply online here.
 Homemade Holidays: Gifts In A Jar: Not sure what to get person who seems to have everything? Join us for ideas on gifts you can make, even simple ones in a jar. December 17th at 3:00 p.m.
Ugly Sweater Photo Booth: Come get festive and take silly photos with your friends through December 31st! Share them with us at #LFPLTeens
Adult Winter Reading Program: Too cold for outdoor activities? Read/listen to 5 books for great prizes through December 31st.
The library is located at 9725 Dixie Highway.
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 Starting December 26th, residents can bring their Christmas tree to the Southwest Government Center for disposal and recycling. Those who wish to recycle their trees must bring an appropriate container for the mulch, which performs particularly well for acid-loving plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons!
When: from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on December 26, 29, 30, 31 and January 2
Where: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy.
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 Louie the Looker, our pedestrian safety mascot, is partnering with TARC for the 17th Annual Kids Design-a-Bus Contest. This year's theme is the name of our safety campaign: Look Alive Louisville. The idea is to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The contest is open to all elementary and middle school students in Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Floyd and Clark counties.
The designs of twelve winners will be displayed on a TARC bus, and winners will be invited with their guardians to ride the bus in next year's Kentucky Derby Festival Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on Thursday, May 5th, 2016. Click here for the entry form and instructions. For more information contact Russell Goodwin at 561-5115, rgoodwin@ridetarc.org or Jessica Holman at 561-5113, jholman@ridetarc.org.
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 Home Sweet Home is a service provided through Harbor House, providing training for individuals with disabilities while helping seniors stay in their homes and fostering friendships. Standard cleaning services are provided, starting at $25 per hour (1 hour minimum and 4 hour maximum per visit). Services can include but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, garbage removal and the like.
If the homeowner meets the requirements, cleaning services do qualify for payment under the Kentucky Department of Aging and Independent Living. To determine if you qualify, call 266-6084. Payments for service may be made by cash, personal check or credit card. Please call Karen Fallon at 719-0072, ext. 535 with any questions or to set up an account.
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 Take a selfie and receive a discount from Heine Brothers' and Papa John's!
Visit any Heine Brothers' or Papa John's location and donate new winter accessories (such as gloves, hats and scarves) through December 31st. Take a selfie with your donation and post it to Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #GiveVOA. Show your post on your smartphone to a Heine Brothers' barista for a 10% discount on your drink order or to a Papa John's associate for a free dessert with an order of $10 or more. By posting your photo, you will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card to Heine Brothers'! |
