Tuesday evening Council Members Dan Johnson D-21 and David Yates D-25  along with the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition sponsored a training session in the use of Narcan to prevent death in an overdose.situation until help can arrive. 

Kits containing 2 doses of Narcan were handed out after the training session to those in attendance.

Other training sessions are scheduled throughout Metro Louisville and Kentucky as training community members continues.

You can go to https://kyhrc.org/ for information on additional scheduled training sessions.

Paving continues on 3rd Street and milling is almost complete.  Paving will begin next week if weather allows.  Temporary striping is still 4 lanes as the new traffic pattern of three lanes will not begin until all paving is complete and the new striping is applied.

Metro Council approved a communications services franchise with the company Thursday evening by a unanimous vote. City officials and Google representatives have said publicly installing fiber optics across the city could begin before the end of 2016. Under the ordinance, the city grants Google Fiber a 20-year, non-exclusive franchise that would also apply to more than 80 other smaller suburban cities within Louisville Metro.

• Speaker:  Whitney Young, Legal Shield  "Identity Theft & Small Businesses"
• Date:  Thursday June 16
• Time:  12:00noon to 1:00pm
• Location: Kenwood Heights Christian Church  New Cut Rd.
• Lunch:  $8 for members $10 non-members.  

RSVP:  www.slba-lou.org

Local manufacturing companies are ready to hire now, but need skilled applicants. This free course can start you on a path to higher wages. 

This new Certified Production Technician (CPT) class begins Monday, June 20 at the JCTC campus in Shelby County. The four-week class will give you an industry-recognized credential preferred by companies across the Kentuckiana region, such as Roll Forming, GE, Dant-Clayton, PPG Paints and many more.

Act quickly to secure your spot in the CPT class starting June 20.

Call 502-276-9711 Ext. 4001 to sign up for the next orientation

Come support Beechmont Open Air Market tomorrow. Promises to be a beautiful day as Swingboat shares their musical talents with us once again. Saturday morning at the Beechmont Open Air Market.

The music starts at 8:00 as touring artist Kristin Myers opens up for this incredibly talented group. Swingboat is a modern swing band with vintage taste. They play an eclectic mix of danceable music, drawing inspiration from generations old and new.

Vendors:

• Sorrell’s Produce
• Hank Mercer
• Pendleton Farm
• Reid’s Produce
• Hillerich Farm
• Ray Manley
• Bill Monks
• Nelson Escobar/La Minga
• Brenda Tucker Baked Goods

New Producers:

• Red Dirt Hill Farms – Pork producer
• Grams Family Farm – Pastured 
• Poultry Producer

Returning Artisans:

• Donald Taylor – Massage/soaps/lotions/ soy candles
• Geri Roberts – Pottery & Vanessa Hawkins – Jewelry
• Fred Lipsey – Anesta Wood Products /bird houses
• Josh & Kristie Driver – Turned wood / crochet / beaded pins
• Emily Bratcher – Hair bows & accessories

Beechmont Baptist Church (our host!) artisans/crafts:

• Pat Brownfield & Daughter /Pat Pat’s Cards & jewelry
• Cathy Delk crafts
• Bob Woodworking
• Sherry Bratcher – Woodcrafts/wool applique/craft boxes
• Richard & Melissa Barnes – Woodcrafts
• Jackie Lanning – Repurposed /refinished household items
• Alina Turner – handmade candles

Supreme Peace Community Yoga – Jodie Tingle Willis 9:30

NEW CATERER: 

• Back Deck BBQ – Chan Nelson of Beechmont

LIVE MUSIC MOST MARKETS:

 (Thanks to Tom Denton /market music coordinator!!)

Beechmont Baptist Church Parking Lot at 

4603 Southern Parkway and W. Wellington Ave.

Beechmont Woman’s Club Yard Sale 

• June 24th and 25th from
• 9AM – 2PM at the ClubHouse
• 4516 S. 6th Street.
• Hot Dogs and Drinks will be available.

Outdoor rental spaces available for $25 a spot. Contact 1-661-547-7220  or 368-8919 to inquire.