District 21 e-Newsletter June 17, 2016

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Your District 21 Team:

Metro Councilman

Dan Johnson

601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1121
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Legislative Assistant

Bryan Mathews

(502) 574-3090
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Administrative Clerk

Barbara Nichols

(502) 574-3090
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Third Street Paving Almost Complete.

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Third Street paving is almost complete as crews finish at cross streets and traffic pattern striping continues.  

The new traffic pattern is called a "road diet" and is now 3 lanes, a single lane in each direction with a center lane for turning.  The diagram shows the new pattern.

Be aware that not all striping is finished, but should be in place be the end of next week.  Patience and courtesy go a long way to avoiding accidents.


Metro Parks Advisory Commission is Seeking Members

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seeking nine members to fill out its new Parks Advisory Commission slated to begin meeting this September at the administration building at Joe Creason Park. The commission will meet once per month and make recommendations on Metro Parks and Recreation policy. Commission member positions are unpaid, although by state statute members will be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses.

There are no minimum requirements on who may serve, but appointments are pending a background check. For more information, please call 574-7275.


South Points Farmers Market Opens This Sunday

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Councilman Dan Johnson and Councilwoman Marianne Butler are proud to partner and bring a new farmer’s market to our area.The South Points Farmers Market will be added to the list of attractions in the South Points Scenic Area.

  • Soft opening this Sunday June 18.
  • The location of the market will be the Save-a-Lot Grocery on Taylor Boulevard. 
  • Market hours will be Sundays from 11:00 am-3:00pm
  • Accepting EBT, SNAP and other electronic payments

Paving in District 21 This Week

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These roads are schedule to be paved this week:

  • Macalester Drive from Downes Lane to Mac Brae Road
  • Mac Brae Road from Macalester Drive to Rob Roy Street
  • Kilmory Avenue from Macalester Drive to Rob Roy Street
  • Rob Roy Street from Downes Lane to Mac Brae Road


BUSINESS NEWS & EVENTS


South Points Buy Local Fair July 9 at Iroquois Amphitheater

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South Louisville will have  its own Buy Local Fair sponsored by Louisville Independent Business Alliance.  The South Points Fair will be held July 9 at the Iroquois Amphitheater.  Local Businesses are encouraged to apply for booth space at this inaugural event.  Contact L.I.B.A. for information 


Operation Boots to Business June 20-21

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The Small Business Administration is hosting a free two-day workshop on June 20-21, 2016 at:

  • Southwest Regional Library 9725 Dixie Hwy. Louisville, KY 40272
  • Register at:  https://www.sba.gov/node/1527112
  • Target audience:  is the entire  military community:  Guard/Reserve, active duty, spouses, veterans, widows and widowers.
  • Lunch will be served at no cost.
  • Attendees will be eligible to take an eight-week online course offered by Syracuse University  also at no charge. 

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

1.To assist participants in understanding the steps, stages, and activities related to launching and growing a business as a post-military career.

2. To help participants understand how business ownership might align (or not) with their own personal strength and life goals.

3. To provide introductory training and orientation to the fundamental tools and strategies associated with executing on plans to launch a new business


COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS


Free Yoga Community Class on Saturdays

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  • Saturdays during the Beechmont Open Air Market all summer
  • Begins 9:30am-10:30am
  • Bring a mat & a friend 
  • The Market is on the corner of Southern Parkway & Wellington
  • No experience required 
  • Donations accepted for the Beechmont Neighborhood Association to improve our beautiful area.

 Be sure to check our Facebook page for weather related updates.

If it is raining, this class will be cancelled for the day.

Beechmont Open Air Market Saturday 8 - 12

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Mike O'Bryan will entertain shopper this Saturday and all the regular vendors will be there as more and more vegetables become available.  Support your local vendors!

 Southern Parkway & Wellington Ave.in the Beechmont Baptist Church Parking Lot



Down Payment Assistance Homeownership Forum June 30

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Iroquis Library Schedule

Wednesday June 22nd  2:00 pm 4-H Presents Physics Zoo Ages 9-14 appropriate.  
Wednesday June 23rd   2:00 pm Sharing Music, Sharing Stories with Classical Radio 90.5’s Sara Soltau, performing “Ferdinand the Bull” with both words and violin

Click Here for Complete Schedule


Neighborhood Yard Sales

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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.


If your organization or neighborhood is planning a yard, notify our office and we will include in the weekly newsletter.

Contact us at 574-1121.


Riverside Family Forage & Farm Day Saturday June 18

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Kosiar Christmas Fundraiser at Mike Linnig;s Saturday June 18

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Free Energy Cooling Workshop June 21

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Celebrate Independence Day July 2 at Riverview Park

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JUNE CALENDAR

Saturday June 18th   8:00am – 12 noon Beechmont Open Air Market

Open Saturdays through Oct. 10. Beechmont Baptist Church Parking Lot at 4603 Southern Parkway and W. Wellington Ave.

 

Saturday June 18th  10:00am -11:00am Walk-With-a-Doc June Topic is Men’s Health

Iroquois Park on the 3rd Third Saturday of each month sponsored by Kentucky One Health and Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.   Meet by the Amphitheater. 1080 Amphitheater Rd.

 

Saturday June 18th 9:00 am  27th annual Ohio River Sweep Cleanup.  

Riverview Park 8202 Greenwood Rd. & Cane Run Rd.


Monday June 20th  7:00pm – 8:00pm Beechmont Neighborhood Association Board Meeting

Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.

 

Monday June 20th "To Kill A Mockingbird”   Free Summer Movie at the Iroquois Amphitheater. 

Doors Open: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:30 pm 1080 Amphitheater Rd.

 

Tuesday June 21st 7:00 pm – 8:00pm Iroquois Neighborhood Association Meeting

Antioch Church 7315 Southside Dr.

 

Wednesday June 22nd  2:00 pm 4-H Presents "Physics Zoo"

Ages 9-14 appropriate.  Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.

 

Wednesday June 23rd   10:00am – 12 noon Session I  or 1:00pm – 3:00pm Session II  Little Loomhouse School’s Out Drop-In Weaving.   

$25, all supplies included.  328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Please call to reserve your spot in advance at (502)-367-4792. or email thelittleloomhouse@gmail.com

 

Wednesday June 23rd   2:00 pm Sharing Music, Sharing Stories with Classical Radio 90.5’s Sara Soltau, performing “Ferdinand the Bull”

with both words and violin.  Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.


Saturday June 25th   8:00am – 12 noon Beechmont Open Air Market

Open Saturdays through Oct. 10. Beechmont Baptist Church Parking Lot at 4603 Southern Parkway and W. Wellington Ave


Monday June 27th – Friday July 1st  9:00am – 4:00pm Little Loomhouse Summer Camp: Fiber Fashion Design. 

Ages 6-12, Full Day $200, Half Day $125: all supplies included*Scholarships are available.   Pre-registration required for this Camp! Call 502-367-4792 to register.  328 Kenwood Hill Rd.

 

Saturday June 27th "Where the Wild Things Are”   Free Summer Movie at the Iroquois Amphitheater. 

Doors Open: 7:30 pm / Show: 8:30 pm 1080 Amphitheater Rd.

 

Tuesday June 28th 5:00 – 7:00 pm Community Table, a Free Meal

Open to the public, provided the last Tuesday of every month.  Lynn Hurst United Church of Christ. 4401 Taylor Blvd. 


Summer Activities & Camps for Students

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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 www.bestparksever.com.

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Little Loomhouse:

Drop-in Weaving for Kids 

  •  May 27, June 1. 2. & 23, July 6 & 7
  • Session I: 10:00am - 12:oo pm
  • Session II: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Summer Camps

  • June 6 - 10 The Art of Tress & Weaving
  • June 13 - 17 Experimental Fiber Design
  • June 27 - July 1 Fiber Fashion Design
  • July 11 - 15 Summer Nature & Art Camp
  • July 18- 22 Fiber Spinning & Dying, On My!
  • July 25 - 29 Dreams & Dream Catchers
  • August 1 - 5 Weaving Your Story Camp

Full Day $200 or Half Day $125 ** Scholarships are Available  

** For Information: Phone: 502-367-4592, Email thelittleloomhouse@gmail.com, Website: www.littleloomhouse.org

Locust Grove:

Nature Camp @ Locust Grove

  • June 27-July 1
  • Ages 7-12
  • $150 per week
  • Daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
  • For more information, call camp director at (502) 368-6856

Travel back in time more than 250 years to discover nature and people through historic Locust Grove.  Track native wild animals, experience American Indian hunting and survival techniques, and discover life in the 18th century for the first European settlers and American Indians.  This hands-on nature camp will take kids on a time-traveling adventure! Drop off and pick up will take place at Locust Grove. There is no shuttle for this session. Field trip will leave from and return to Locust Grove on Friday, July 1st. Field trip will be to Falls of the Ohio. Please note we have a new lower price

Louisville's Summer Arts Camps:

Go to http://funforthearts.com/ for complete listing of arts-related camps being offered by members of the Fund for the Arts this summer.



Free Summer Cultural Opportunities for Students This Summer

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. Visit  LFPL.org/SummerReading or LFPL.org/CulturalPass today.

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TARC Summer Youth Pass on Sale Now.

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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.

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.


Fairdale Pool FREE Family Swim Tuesday Nights

  • Parent or Guardians must be with children at all times.    
  • D. J. will provide music during the swim time.
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Beechmont Community Center Opportunities

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Iroquois Amphitheater Free Summer Movies

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Protect Against Mosquito Bites

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Metro Boards & Commissions

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List of Metro Boards & Commissions

Below are the ones that have openings and are accepting applications.  Please consider representing our area by serving on one of these boards or commissions:

  • 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
  • Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
  • Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
  • Housing Authority Board
  • Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
  • Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
  • Kentuckiana Works
  • Landmarks Commission
  • Library Advisory Commission
  • 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

Click Here for the Application


Directory of Helpful Phone Numbers

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