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Join Councilman Blackwell this Saturday to show that our entire Metro community is united and wants to find a solution to stamp out violence. At 2:00 pm, Councilman Blackwell and other Councilmembers from across Louisville will join together in unity. There will be entertainment throughout the day near St. Martin’s at 31st & Broadway.
The 5th Annual Riverview Park Independence Festival returns on Saturday July 2nd! Local band 31W returns as well as Kentucky’s fastest rising country music star, JD Shelburne! Mark your calendars for a day of fun, friends and fireworks! Visit our website at www.riverviewfestival.com or contact the District 12 office for more information.
 We invite all constituents to please consider serving on a board or commission. It is important that these positions are filled by individuals representing all the diverse communities of Louisville and we would love to see our Southwest leaders become involved! Below is a list of current vacancies. When you find something that strikes your interest, simply type in louisvilleky.gov/GetOnBoards to access the application and please inform our office when you do so. Feel free to pass on the link to any friends or family that might be interested!
- Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
- Bardstown Road Overlay District
- Building Code Board of Appeals
- Cemetery Board
- Civil Service Board
- Code Enforcement Board
- Community Action Partnership
- Jefferson County Public Law Library
- Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
- Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
- Downtown Management District
- Ethics Commission
- Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
- Housing Authority Board
- Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
- Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
- Library Advisory Commission
- Kentuckiana Works
- Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
- Louisville Public Media
- Merit Board
- Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
- PARC Board of Commissioners
- Police Merit Board
- Redevelopment Authority
- Science Center
- Urban Renewal Commission
- Vacant Property Review Commission
- Waterworks
- Zoo Foundation Board
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 The One Love Louisville Youth Implementation Team:
A great opportunity for you to make a difference for yourself, your family, your peers and your community! A chance to learn and give your insight on issues that impact our city! An experience that has the potential to open up many doors to a successful future!
Requirements:
- Be at least 13 years old AND no older than 21 years of age AND live in Louisville, KY
- Complete this application
- Submit at least 1 Letter of Recommendation Background & Description
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 Waverly Park is a 297-acre park located in southwestern Louisville Metro. The Waverly Dog Run is located at the end of Waverly Park Road. The run is approximately an acre and a half and is not divided so there is only one area for all dogs. The area is past the lake area and is in the woods.
Apply for your Louisville Dog Run Association Permit here.
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May 19: Colon Cancer Screening Overview and Sign-ups Call 502-290-0288 for more information. A representative from the Colon Cancer Prevention Project will provide information on how to prevent colon cancer, sign up for a colonoscopy, and obtain materials for testing to indicate whether or not a colonoscopy is necessary. Information on other colon screening services can also be obtained if you are not eligible for this process.
- May 19, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place @ Valley, 10200 Dixie Hwy., 9 – 11 a.m.
May 24: Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower
RSVP is required to Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400 or mmason@sevencounties.org. Join us at to explore the do’s and don’ts of a healthy pregnancy in a free, fun setting. Seven Counties and KIDSNow Plus will host an educational baby shower to share information on how to care for yourself and your baby while being pregnant. Pregnant attendees receive a baby tote filled with baby items and a gas/gift card, with more chances to win prizes like gift/layette set(s), bottle sets and more. Fathers are welcome.
- May 24, Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane, 3- 5 p.m.
Cultural Pass: The passes will be available at all 18 Louisville Free Public libraries and Metro Parks Community Centers, starting on May 23rd. They will be valid June 5th through August 6th.
Louisville Free Public Library: The library is launching Beanstack, an online parent-engagement tool that connects families with free reading recommendations, as well as educational programs like Summer Reading and the Cultural Pass. Beanstack allows parents, caregivers and educators to preregister online for those programs, and, by creating custom profiles for young readers, receive learning tips and recommendations of age-appropriate books available for checkout. Parents can also easily track their child’s reading progress on a personal dashboard, while their children can earn special badges for reaching goals in the Summer Reading program and participating in the Cultural Pass – all in a simple, fun and easy-to-use format! To preregister for the Summer Reading Program and the Cultural Pass, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading or LFPL.org/CulturalPass today.
Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods: The office is partnering with the Library on a Summer Violence Prevention program, offering events and activities designed to keep teens active; sponsoring Waterfront Field Days with Hope by Hope. See more at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/safe-neighborhoods.
Metro Parks & Recreation: Among the highlights from Metro Parks & Recreation are Saturday hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at nearly all community centers, where students can participate in fun activities such as archery, yoga and table tennis and Amazing Adventures 2 summer camps at nine sites beginning June 13th. Jefferson Memorial Forest, the Louisville Tennis Center and Historic Locust Grove also offer summer camps. For more information, including a full listing of all Metro Parks & Recreation summer programming and an online guide, please visit bestparksever.com.
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