On Friday April, 8th, the University of Louisville conducted their Annual UofL Day of Service. The day was focused around staff, faculty and students coming together for one common cause, to improve the community. This year UofL took their services to one locations in the District 6 area, the South Louisville Community Center. With a total of 35 volunteers, the center received some much needed improvements and services that will help them to better service the Louisville Community. The following is the project list for the District 6 South Louisville Community Center location.
South Louisville Community Center (35 volunteers)
2911 Taylor Blvd, Louisville, KY 40208
Projects to be completed include:
- Mulching of playground
- Exterior painting
- Arts & Crafts Assistance
- Game Room Monitors
- General Cleaning/Organization
We would like to send a special thank you to the University of Louisville and all of the volunteers for your help in making this community great.
  On Monday, April 11, 2016, the Planning and Design Commission held a meeting to Amend the Land Development Code Related to Short Term Rentals in Louisville.
The following changes were included in the Recommendations to the Metro Council; under 2.7.1 C-4, the Short Term Rental should be within the Residential Use Table and not under Lodging Use; and in 2.7.2 E-2-A in the PTD Table it should be under the Residential Use and not the Lodging Use; also make a change in 4.2.6-3 to add TNZD to the list of Zoning Districts that require a Conditional Use Permit; and under 4.3.2-0 STRIKE TNZD District
from the list of Zones; and in 4.3.2-0-G STRIKE the off-street from the description of the parking available for guests; also RECOMMEND that Metro Council consider adding an EXEMPTION for special local events that occur on a regular basis, based on the staff report and testimony heard today.
The motions was carried by a 6 yes vote.
Another RECOMMENDATION was made that Metro Council consider AMENDING the Ordinance 217 Series 2015 just to
protect the health and welfare of the community by requiring insurance as part of the licensing requirements.
This motion was also carried by a 6 yes vote.
 Get ready, get ready! "Talk With David" will be held next Saturday April 23, 2016 beginning at 10am at the St. George Scholarship Institute located at 1205 South 26th Street.
This event gives constituents of District 6 an opportunity to meet Councilman James in person to discuss issues and concerns that they may be experiencing in their neighborhood.
Coffee and Donuts will be served for all who attend this free and open event.
So please join the conversation on
Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10am.
 TARC is again this year increasing service into downtown Louisville and designating five post-event boarding areas for the Thunder Over Louisville fireworks on Saturday April 23, 2016. The service plan mirrors TARC service for Thunder in recent years.
About 10,000 passengers are expected to take TARC for the annual fireworks and air show on the river. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and know their route number and stop locations. Yellow signs with route information will be posted on board all TARC coaches, designated bus stops and shelters in upcoming days.
Passengers traveling on TARC from Southern Indiana are cautioned that buses on cross-river routes #71-Jeffersonville, Louisville, New Albany and #72-Clarksville will not make return trips to Indiana after the fireworks due to the closure of the Clark Memorial (2nd Street) Bridge. Those two routes will also be detoured (see below) during the closure of the bridge leading up to and following the event.
Post-event boarding in downtown Louisville will be restricted to five locations, all within blocks of the waterfront. Buses will operate until 11 p.m. at those locations (see list and map below). Due to traffic, buses have limited access on downtown streets after the event. The boarding locations are designed to keep buses out of heavy traffic as much as possible and to get people home as quickly as possible.
Beginning at 3:30 p.m., on the day of the fireworks, more buses will be added on routes serving downtown, improving the frequency of bus arrival times at stops and adding capacity. However, as the event draws closer, downtown routes may be delayed due to police barricades and heavy pedestrian traffic.
Regular TARC fares will apply. A one-way fare is $1.75 or 80 cents for passengers over the age of 65, riders with disabilities and ages 6-17. TARC ID is required for reduced fare. Children under the age of 5 ride free.
Easy trip planning, maps and schedules are available at www.ridetarc.org. TARC customer service can be reached at 502-585-1234; TTY 502-213-3240.
Detours - Routes #71-New Albany, Louisville Jeffersonville and #72-Clarksville
The Clark Memorial Bridge will be closed to traffic Thurs., Apr. 21, 9:30 a.m. – midnight; Fri., Apr. 22 and Sat., Apr. 23, all day; Sun., Apr. 24, midnight to 2 p.m.
When the bridge is closed, buses use the following detour:
Routes #71 and #72 northbound: From Liberty, I-65 N to Court Ave. /6th St, to regular route.
Route #71 westbound: From Spring St., left on Court Ave., left on Wall St., left on 8th St., right on Spring St., left on 10th St. to I-65 S, Jefferson St. exit and regular route.
Route # 72 southbound – From Court Ave., I-65 S to Jefferson/Brook St. exit and follow Jefferson to regular route.
Post-Thunder boarding
Locations listed and on the map below are the only downtown boarding options
Eastbound Routes
Boarding on Market, near Floyd
#15 - Market Street (to La Grange Road)
#19 - Muhammad Ali (to Oxmoor and Lyndon)
#31 – Middletown
Boarding on Liberty, near Floyd
#17 - Bardstown Road (to Fern Creek and Sebree)
#21 – Chestnut (to Bashford Avenue)
#23 – Broadway (to Jeffersontown and Breckenridge Plaza)
#40 – Taylorsville Road
#25 – Oak-Westport Crosstown
Westbound Routes
Boarding on Main west of 9th
#15 - Market Street (to Shawnee Park)
#18 – Preston (to Valley Station)
#19 - Muhammad Ali (to Park Duvall and Rockford Lane)
#21 – Chestnut (to Shawnee Park)
#23 – Broadway (to Shawnee Park)
#43 - Portland/Poplar Level (to 32nd & Portland Loop)
Southbound Routes
Boarding on 6th near Chestnut
#4 - Fourth Street (to Iroquois Park and Southland Park)
#6 - Sixth Street (via Central to Auburndale)
#63 - Crums Lane (to West Pages Lane)
Boarding on 1st at Muhammad Ali
#2 - Second Street (to Airport and UPS)
#18 – Preston (to Okolona – Outer Loop Plaza)
#43 - Portland/Poplar Level (to Fern Creek
 Successful cleanups can't happen without supplies,
so please plan to send a member of your group to pick up your items. Supply
pick up with be held at the Iroquois Amphitheater at 1080 Amphitheater Rd,
Louisville, KY 40214 on Sunday, April 10th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Please
remember, if you do not attend the Supply Pickup, and you were one of the first
5,000 volunteers to register, your shirts will go back into the "General
Population" and become eligible for groups who registered after the 5,000
volunteer cut-off point or who may need extra items.
 
 Got a Drama Queen or Drama King at your house? This summer, educational
theatre company Drama by George is giving young actors ages 8-16 the chance to act in a play, make a
movie, or learn comedy improv. Students can build self-confidence and creativity in any of our
awesome summer day camps.
Moviemakers Filmmaking Camp. Are you ready for your closeup? Here’s a unique opportunity to
act in a short digital film (and peek behind the scenes, too)! For ages 8-12, tuition $165. Held at St.
James Catholic School in the Highlands, June 20-24, 9:00 am-12:00 pm daily.
Center Stage Drama Camp. Want to be in the spotlight? Learn basic acting skills and perform a
short play in just one week! For ages 8-12, tuition $149. Held at Bellarmine University in the Highlands,
June 27-July 1, 9:00 am-12:00 pm daily.
Advanced Center Stage Camp. Take your skills to the next level in this camp for experienced
young actors! You’ll learn more about theatre and perform a one-act play. For ages 11-14, tuition
$349. Held at Bellarmine University in the Highlands, July 11-22, 9:00 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday.
Comedy Improv Camp. Learn the basics of comedic acting without a script. We’ll show you the
funny at Comedy Improv Camp! For ages 13-16, tuition $149. Held at Bellarmine University in the
Highlands, July 25-29, 1:00-4:00 pm daily.
Drama by George has provided character-building theatre programs for over 25,000
Kentuckiana students since 2007.
For more information or to register for any Drama by George camp,
please visit www.dramabygeorge.com/camps or call (502) 718-5090.
 The Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation Departments invites everyone to come out on Saturday, May 14, 2016 for the Jr. Home Run Derby MLB All-Star Week competition.
This competition is open to Boys and Girls 12U & 14U. Participation is FREE.
The Jr. Home Run Derby will be held on Pee Wee Reese Road here in Louisville, KY.
For more information on you can join please contact Steve Edwards at 502-774-0498 or 502-574-3526.
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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