District 12 | 06.01.16

District 12
Rick Blackwell

Councilman Rick Blackwell
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1112
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Liz Kennedy
Legislative Aide
(502) 574-1112
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THIS SATURDAY - 2016 Neighborhood Summit, District 12 Scholarships Available

center for neighborhood

If you are interested in building healthy, sustainable, safe and attractive neighborhoods in Louisville-Jefferson County, this is the event for you! Come network together, learn best practices, interact with neighborhood businesses & organizations and celebrate local success stories on Saturday, June 4th

Scholarships for registration are still available for District 12 residents, community and neighborhood leaders on a first come, first served basis and include breakfast and lunch. Contact Center for Neighborhoods at 502.589.0343 to receive the discount code for http://www.centerforneighborhoods.org/#!neighborhood-summit-2016/cpka

  • When: Saturday, June 4th 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Where: Kentucky Exposition Center - West Hal
  • More Information: www.CenterforNeighborhoods.com

The Cultural Pass is Back!

Louisville offers dozens of programs designed to keep students’ minds and bodies active during the summer break.


The city-organized programs complement the hundreds of camps and enrichment activities organized by non-profit organizations, local colleges and universities, museums, churches, libraries and arts organizations.
The passes will be available at all 18 Louisville Free Public libraries and Metro Parks Community Centers, starting on May 23. They will be valid June 5 – Aug. 6.  

Cultural Pass

Riverview Festival Returns – Saturday, July 2nd!

Squallis

Join King Louis and Big Owl from Squallis Puppeteers and thousands of your Southwest neighbors as they return for another year of family fun at the 5th Annual Riverview Independence Festival on Saturday, July 2nd!

The festival fun kicks off with food, music, and kids activities at 3:00 pm and ends with a bang as the fireworks begin at 10:00 pm!

A big thanks to Brown-Forman and LG&E, our 2016 Presenting Sponsors! Visit www.RiverviewFestival.com for more information.

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TARC Summer Youth Pass on Sale Now!

Getting to jobs, the movies, recreational activities and fun events around Louisville is affordable and easy for young people with the TARC Summer Youth Pass, which goes on sale Mon.May 23.

The pass costs $30 and is available to anyone 6-19 years old.  With the pass, youths can take unlimited TARC rides on all routes from June 1-Aug. 31.

“We encourage young people and employers to consider the Summer Youth Pass for job opportunities this summer,” said J. Barry Barker, executive director of TARC.  “The pass is a great tool for youth to access positive experiences all summer long throughout Greater Louisville.”

By taking public transportation, young people can gain self-confidence and become more self-reliant, important skills for lifelong success, Barker said. All TARC buses are equipped with bicycle racks that can provide greater mobility. 

The pass can be ordered from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org, or purchased at the following locations:

Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway

Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway

All Fifth Third Banks

Louisville Free Public Library, 3rd & York

To order by mail, send a check or money order for $30, with your name, address and phone number, to SUMMER YOUTH PASS; c/o TARC cashier; 1000 W. Broadway; Louisville, KY  40203.


Summer Tennis Clinic at Sun Valley

Tennis Clinic

LG&E Gas Survey

LG&E


7th Annual Health Fair at Kroger – Saturday, June 11

Health Fair

27th Annual Ohio River Sweep- June 18th!

River sweep

SAVE THE DATE- Coffee With Your Councilman, June 25

Join Councilman Blackwell at Sister Bean's Coffeehouse for an informal meeting over coffee to voice your concerns directly to your city representative.

There is no agenda and everyone is invited to attend.

WHERE: Sister Bean's Coffeehouse

5225 New Cut Road

WHEN: Saturday, June 25. 10 a.m - noon.


Cha Cha for Children - Southwest Community Ministries Fundraiser on June 23rd

Cha Cha

Southwest Community Ministries invites the public to our first Cha Cha for Children event on June 23 from 6 to 9 PM at Riverside Farnsley Moremen. Partake of chocolates, cheeses, and champagne while enjoying one of the best views of the Ohio River.  You may watch people learning to cha-cha or join in yourself.  Advanced tickets are $20 / $30 at the event

 

You may purchase tickets by sending an email to: bm1swcm@gmail.com or calling 502-935-0310.  Funds raised will assist in creating our educational center for teaching practical living classes that focus on financial and nutritional success for our families.


Americana World Fest! Saturday, June 4th

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Neighborhood Meeting for Proposed Zoning Change at 6300 Greenwood Road

Hoagland Commercial Realtors will be hosting a required Neighborhood meeting to present neighbors with their rezoning and detailed district development plan to allow a 27,255 sq. ft. shopping center, with 2 small drive through restaurants, at 6300 Greenwood Road, just east of Terry Road. A plan for pre-application review was file on Monday, May 23rd with Metro Planning & Design Services assigned to case number 16ZONE1033 with case manager Brian Mabry.

                When: Tuesday, June 14th @ 7:00 pm    

                Where: Ridgewood Baptist Church, 6209 Greenwood Road. (Pull around to the rear of the church and enter through the covered porch door on the left, with the wheelchair ramp. Proceed through walkway to double doors and up ½ flight of stairs. Enter the door on the left at the top of the stairs labeled “Chapel Hall”.)

To sign up for all District 12 Planning & Design notifications, click here. (link to - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city/subscribe-follow-stay-informed)