The Coalition for the Homeless has created a city-wide campaign to raise awareness about Louisville’s homeless and get more people involved in solving the problem. Pictures from across the city were taken in support of this great movement and publicized on Thursday February 18th.
Ninety percent of the homeless population in Louisville are single-parent families or young people who just aren’t making enough to pay their rent. Many people don’t realize that they interact with the homeless on a regular basis. There are families at your kids school, your job, and in your own family who are forced to live out of their car, because they have no where else to go. People who are living through tough situations in a tough economic environment.
In fact, of the 7,380 homeless people in Louisville last year, 904 were veterans and 1,362 were children.
Councilman David James and the District 6 office are joining the fight against homelessness in Louisville!!!
 Jacob
Keisling is an 11th grade student at DuPont
Manual High School. Jacob is a young
man that is highly knowledgeable, articulate and understanding at such a young age. He
demonstrates strong leadership skills, and is very involved at DuPont Manual including: Quick Recall Team, Boy Scouts and is Secretary of the Latin Club.
Jacob has joined the District 6 office as a volunteer to help his community and inspire his two younger siblings to become more involved in where they live.
With the support of both his parents, they have encouraged and motivated Jacob to speak out and stand up for
justice in not just District 6 but the city of Louisville as a whole.
Welcome To District 6 Jacob Keisling. We Thank You For Your Volunteer Services!
 The District 6 office would like to express our sincere apologies in regards to the "Talk With David" postcards that were mailed out on Friday February 19, 2016. The time for the event was not noted on the postcard, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
"Talk With David" will be held this Saturday February 27, 2016 at Eastern Star Baptist Church located at 2400 Howard Street at 10a.m. Below is a list of future "Talk With David" event. Please mark your calendar and we hope you plan to attend one.
March
26, 2016 at 10am - California Square I located at 1600 Garland Avenue. (**Must
present a valid ID to enter into the building**)
April
23, 2016 at 10am- St. George Scholarship Institute located at 1205 South 26th
Street.
May
28, 2016 at 10am- Peace Education Program. Program is housed in the Central
Presbyterian Church located at 318 West Kentucky Street.
Please note that all "Talk With David" events will begin at 10a.m. sharp.
 SEASONAL
EMPLOYEE (Pay starts at $10.00 per hour)
Under direct supervision, performs work that includes,
but is not limited to labor related to multiple areas or departments throughout
MSD. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions: Cuts and removes grass/weeds adjacent to and/or within
the area of MSD owned ditches and drainage channels. Performs basin
clearing/cleaning. Provides cleanup related to post sanitary sewer overflow or
rain events. Maintains Louisville Loop (MSD responsible sections) and levee
including landscaping, using industrial weed eaters and various mowing
equipment. Removes debris from the floodwall levee, ditches and drainage
channels. Operates weed eaters, small hand tools and lawn mowers. Paints and
performs other related general laborer work. Assists with the operation and
maintenance of a combination sewer cleaner, flusher or plate truck. Performs
project related assignments. Performs labor related to the repair and/or
replacement of property service connections (PSCRs), main sewers, manholes and
catch basins. Serves as a helper to electrical and mechanical staff. Performs
other duties as assigned.
How
to Apply:
Submit
resume application in PDF format via email: humanresources@louisvillemsd.org
MUST
reference Job Position Name in email subject line Or On-line
resume on our website at: www.msdlouky.org Or
by mail to:
MSD Human Resources Manager
P.O.
Box 740011
Louisville,
KY 40201
Equal
Opportunity Employer/ M / F / Disability / Vet
 LEVEL I SPANISH CLASSES AVAILABLE
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry is offering Level I Spanish classes for those who are either working with our Hispanic community or are wishing to communicate and become more involved with the Hispanic community in their parish. This is a 10-week program designed to prepare students to engage in basic conversational Spanish.
When: Thursdays, from March 10 through May 19, 2016 (10 classes). Class will not take place on Holy Thursday.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Maloney Center
1200 South Shelby Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Cost: $60.00 for book and materials
To register for the course or for more information contact the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502-636-0296, ext. 1245.
  The Louisville Metro Police Department is seeking high
school students to participate in the 3rd session of Chief Conrad’s
Youth Police Advisory Council. Applications were distributed to every
high school with Metro Louisville.
About the Program:
YPAC members meet every other month with Chief Conrad to
discuss crime, safety, and the LMPD. The exact dates for this session are
listed as follows:
Monday, April 11, 2016
Monday, June 6, 2016
Monday, August 1, 2016
Monday, October 10, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
Monday, February 6, 2016
Chief Conrad hosts the council meetings with
a hot meal and agenda packed with stimulating discussion points to get input
from the youth regarding their perceptions. This information often leads
to new initiatives, policy considerations, and educational outreach efforts for
teens throughout the city. Students are invited on optional tours to see
how LMPD operates behind the scenes, including Churchill Downs, the Firearms
Training Center, Metro Safe, and other areas.
Applicant Qualifications:
·High school students who reside or attend school
in Louisville
·Well-mannered and respectful, with a willingness
to state opinions and responsible objections in a group environment
·Self-motivated and able accomplish tasks without
supervision
·Community oriented
·Able to attend at least five of the six required
meetings over a 12 months
Student Benefits:
In addition to the explanation above, students will benefit
from interaction with Chief Conrad and other LMPD executives. Individual
and group accomplishments will be publicly acknowledged. The meeting
times and other optional activities can count as service hours for
schools. Active participants can receive letters of recommendation from
Chief Conrad for colleges, or other requested purposes. YPAC members
overwhelming enjoy the program and cite examples of other opportunities they
were exposed to because of this experience.
This program is seeking a diverse pool of great applicants who come
from various backgrounds, regardless of their knowledge or involvement with
Metro Government. 30 members will be accepted. The application deadline is tomorrow February 26, 2016, however an extension
may be granted if you contact Lt. Jessie Browning at 502-574-2134 or email her at Jessie.Browning@louisvilleky.gov. Submission instructions
are on the application.
Register Today for Peace Education Program's
Cooperative Games Day Workshop - Part Two
Tuesday, March 8, 10 am - 2 pm
Cooperative
Games Day, where everyone is a winner!
Tin Can Pass, Queen
Frog and Cyclops are just a few of the cooperative
games you will learn to take back to your school, community center, place
of worship, day care center, youth group, scout troop and/or family at this
fun and engaging workshop.
Peace Ed has found that cooperative play is one of the best
ways to teach young people conflict resolution skills. Games are
taught by playing and then explored as teachable moments around
communication, feelings identification, team-building and problem solving skills.
You do not have to
have attended Games Day One to attend Games Day Two. Fee is $55 per person
or two for $100. Fee includes a handbook with
written instructions for all the games, boxed lunch and fun, fun, fun!
Participants will be provided a hands-on learning experience!
Kentucky Department of Education
has approved this workshop for four hours of leadership credit.
Registration is
required and is limited to the first forty (40) participants. To
register online click here . To download a printable registration
form click here http://peaceeducationprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Games-day-registration-form3-8-16.pdf . You may also office@peaceeducation.org or
phone 502.589.6583 for registration information.
The workshop will be
held from 10am - 2pm, at 318 W. Kentucky Street,
Louisville, KY (inside Central Presbyterian Church).
Peace Education
Program has been teaching conflict resolution and peer mediation throughout
Kentucky and Southern Indiana for over 30 years.
Don't
miss out - reserve your spot today!
Peace
Education Program 318 W. Kentucky Street Louisville, KY 40203 502-589-6583
office@peaceeducationprogram.org
www.PeaceEducationProgram.org
 Day 1:Severe Weather Watches & Warning General Information:
Thunderstorms affect
a smaller area compared to a winter storm or a hurricane. Despite their small
size, ALL THUNDERSTORMS CAN BE DANGEROUS! Situational Awareness at work, and at home is important to keep
yourself, your coworkers, and your families safe!
Day 2:Survive a Tornado:
If
you’re inside a solid structure/building:
Get to the lowest level and most central part of
the structure possible
Stay away from windows
Stay away from outer walls
If
you’re outside with no shelter or vehicle nearby:
Lie in an area noticeably lower than the level
of the roadway and cover your head with your arms and a blanket, coat or other
cushion if possible.
Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are
safer in a low, flat location.
Never try to outrun a tornado.
Watch out for debris. Flying debris causes most
fatalities and injuries.
Day 3:FLOODS:
More people drown in their cars than anywhere else
during a flood. It only takes 6 INCHES of moving water to knock you down. Just 2 FEET of water will move a vehicle, even a SUV.
So Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Create a Communications Plan with your family
Assemble a 3 Day Emergency Kit
Prepare your home
Prepare your family and pets to evacuate
Charge essential electronics and backup
batteries
Leave before the flood water arrives at your
door
Day 4:Thunderstorms, Wind and Hail; Imagine what they could do to YOU!
During a thunder, hail, or wind storm:
Go to a safe place immediately (a sturdy
building (ideal) or car)
Stay away from trees
If there’s no shelter, crouch down in an open
area. Don’t be a tall lightning rod, get small, and turn yourself into a
ball.
Stay out of and away from water. Do not
stand in puddles.
Avoid metal objects
Wait at least 30 minutes after the last observed
lightning strike or thunder before going back outside.
Day 5:Prepare for and Recover from Severe Weather
Do
you and your loved ones have “GO BAGS” ready?
Preparation:
Have a “go
bag” ready for everyone and place them in a
pre-planned, accessible location.
Have a family communication plan, that’s clearly
communicated and reviewed with everyone.
Stay Safe:
Wear sturdy boots, gloves
or other needed personal protective equipment.
Watch for fires, washed out roads, contaminated
buildings and /or water, gas leaks, broken glass, damaged and/or downed electrical lines/wiring and
slippery floors.
Aiding the
Injured:
Administer first aid to the level you have been
trained, and seek medical attention for any injured person following a
disaster.
Check for injuries. Do not attempt to move a
seriously injured person unless they are in immediate danger of death or further injury.
Maintain body temperature with blankets, being
sure the victim doesn’t become overheated.
Never try to feed or provide liquids to an
unconscious person.
Health:
Be aware of exhaustion. Don’t try to do too much
at once. Set priorities and pace yourself.
Drink plenty of clean water. Eat well. Get
enough rest.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean
water often when working in debris.
Talk to someone and seek professional help for
disaster-related stress.
 Red Bull Flugtag
is making its inaugural debut in Louisville this summer, challenging wannabe
pilots to push the limits of human flight.
Since 1991, Red
Bull Flugtag (which translates to “Flying Day” in German) has made stops around
the world, challenging competitors to build and pilot homemade, human-powered
flying machines. With the backdrop of the Ohio River, the outrageous flying
competition will take place at Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 27th. The
event has attracted up to 100,000 spectators in other cities.
The application
phase starts today and calls for teams of carpenters, athletes, designers,
engineers, entertainers and everyone in between to attempt to turn their dreams
of flight into reality. Five-member teams of aspiring aviators and courageous
craftsmen and women can apply for a chance to compete at Red Bull Flugtag 2016
by submitting flying-machine plans to www.RedBullFlugtag.com.
The deadline to submit craft designs is May 1st.
Applications will
be reviewed, and teams will be selected by end of May. On August 27th,
competitors will take the plunge off the 22-foot-high flight deck in front of
thousands of roaring fans as they attempt to break the 258-foot distance
record, set in 2013.
While the sky may
be the limit on creativity, there are a few flight regulations. First, all
flying machines must be entirely human-powered (no external sources or stored
power, so forget about the slingshots, catapults or anything besides your own
burliness). Additionally, all crafts must be less than 24 feet wide, and must
weigh no more than 440 pounds (including the pilot).
Applying to
participate in Red Bull Flugtag is free. Pilots and participants must be 18 or
older. For more information, including applications, rules, photos and video
footage from past Red Bull Flugtag events, visit www.RedBullFlugtag.com.
If
you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's
Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being apart of a
board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the
quality of life in our community.
Please complete an on-line application at https://louisville.granicus.com/boards/forms/2/apply/338280?code=dcb2b3d2-664d-4c1b-b8e3-c94984a4809c.
The Office of Boards and Commissions will contact you when your interests and
qualifications match specific vacancies.
There
are 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.
For
more information please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission
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