The next Community Conversation is scheduled for 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 16 at Whitehall House and Gardens, 3110 Lexington Road. I have invited Major Shara Parks, 5th Division Major, to speak about recent crime in the neighborhood and to provide helpful information to protect your home and property. This is also an opportunity for you to visit with me about any concerns, issues or suggestions at a time and place we hope will be convenient to you. Please mark your calendar and stop by – and bring along a friend or neighbor!
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My office is partnering with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) to provide FREE tax preparation services again in 2016. The service is FREE if you earned $55,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2015 or if you quality for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Call the office today to see if you qualify and make your appointment! Appointments are available on four Fridays (Feb. 5, Feb. 19, Mar. 18 and Apr. 1) between 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please call the office at 574-3908 to make an appointment.
Do you instead file your own taxes? Through the LABC website there are two options to self-file online. The “Turbo Tax Freedom Edition” is available if you have $31,000 or less in income. The software has a well-designed interview process that guides you through the process of making decisions about your filing status, inputting your income and making decisions about deductions and tax credits for which you may qualify. The other option is “My Free Taxes”, which is available if you make $60,000 or less. This program is developed by H&R Block and uses an interview process. Please visit, http://labcservices.org/index.php/free-tax-filing-at-labc-services, for more information.
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Plan to attend the second Chenoweth Lane Public Meeting on Monday, February 29 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 Brownsboro Road, 40207. This meeting is to get input from the public on potential changes to Chenoweth Lane between Shelbyville Road and Brownsboro Road. Representatives from the KY Transportation Cabinet and their consultants will be available to answer questions.
State officials have announced the proposed 3-lane widening of Chenoweth Lane will no longer be considered, a decision I supported. Other alternatives are still being considered and will be presented at this public meeting. Some changes suggested include drainage, pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Written and oral comments will be accepted during the meeting. Written comments will be accepted at the District Five Office, Attn: Judi Hickerson, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242.
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The current needs at United Crescent Hill Ministries (UCHM) include:
- Donations for emergency financial assistance to help families with housing costs, most specifically rent payments.
- Reception volunteers
- Toliet tissue, diapers (sizes 3,4,5 most needed), protein sources (peanut butter, canned tuna, chicken, salmon, beef stew, etc.)
Please call UCHM at 893-0346 if you can help provide any of the above items.
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Mark your calendars for FleaTiques at Mellwood Antiques, 1860 Mellwood Avenue. The event is held the 2nd weekend of the month beginning in April on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is an outdoor market and the event is rain or shine. Each month will benefit a local charity, www.mellwoodantiques.com.
FleaTiques is now accepting applications for vendors for the 2016 season. Please email vendor requests to Kelli@renaissancebydesign.com.
2016 Dates:
April 9,10 – May 14,15 – June 11,12 - July 9,10 – August 13,14 - September 10,11 – October 8,9
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Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge or call 574-1109.
Thursday, February 4: St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, to host Lincoln Slept Here: Presidential Visits to Louisville at 2:30 p.m. While George Washington never visited here, many other U S Presidents have: from Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln, to FDR, Harry Truman, and JFK. Steve Wiser will provide the fascinating details of their visits as well as where they slept. He will also discuss Louisville’s own President: Zachary Taylor. Questions please call 574-1771.
Thursday, February 4: Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, to host Bob and Vicky Ullrich for a book signing, discussion and photo presentation about the integral role that German Americans have played in the history of Louisville at 7:00 p.m. Questions please call 896-6950.
Thursday, February 4: Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue, to host a talking book discussion group at 7:00 p.m. Plan to discuss Room by Emma Donoghue. Books available at branch circulation desk. Questions please call 574-1793.
Thursday, February 4: Crescent Hill Community Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson. For more information visit, http://www.crescenthill.us/.
Thursday, February 4: The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, to host Eric Bibb and Corey Harris at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Friday, February 5: Did you earn $55,000 or less in Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2015? If the answer is yes, you might qualify for FREE tax preparation! The 9th District has partnered again with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition to provide FREE VITA tax preparation to anyone making $55,000 or less. To make an appointment or for more information please call the 9th District office at 574-1109. Appointments are available between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries, located at 150 S State Street.
Saturday, February 6: Bingham Park volunteer opportunity from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Bingham Park is located on Coral Avenue off Frankfort Avenue. Cleanups are scheduled the 1st Saturday of every month. Please note these dates are subject to cancellation due to weather. For more information and to register, please call Sarah Wolff at 456-8125 or visit www.olmstedparks.org/events
Saturday, February 6: American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, to host the art of bookmaking from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please make reservations by Noon on February 5. The art of bookmaking has been around for centuries, from the beautiful illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages to the unique embellished journals found in gift shops today. If you can glue, stitch, or fold you already have the basic skills to create some spectacular gifts and keepsakes. Free to the public but space is limited so registration is required. Call 502-899-2213 or email kcarpenter@aph.com to register. Best for ages 10 and up.
Monday, February 8: St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, to host iPad for beginners at 3:00 p.m. Learn the basics of iPad usage including adding/removing apps, taking pictures, using facetime and basic care taking tips. Call to register. Questions please call 574-1771.
Wednesday, February 10: WFPK Winter Wednesday FREE concert at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:30 p.m. There is a pre-concert reception from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Visit wfpk.org for more info.
Wednesday, February 10: Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue, to host great decisions 2016 at 7:00 p.m. A group discussion on many of today’s most urgent foreign policy issues that is intended to engage citizens in learning about the world. Participants should make a commitment to attend all 8 sessions. Space is limited. Call 574-1793 to register.
Thursday, February 11: Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, to host Garth Greenwell for a free book signing and discussion of new narrative What Belongs to You at 7:00 p.m. Questions please call 896-6950.
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