Business, Environment, Robots, & Halloween - The Library has something for Everyone
Wednesday, October 12th 6:30
PM - 8:00 PM
Start Smart: The Basics of Business
Start-up
The Small
Business Development Center will discuss issues and questions common to
first-time entrepreneurs. Business reference librarian Seth Cohen will then
present library resources that help entrepreneurs research markets, consumers
and competitors. Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn
Wednesday, October 19th 1:00
PM
4H Club
Explore the
importance of water and other environmental issues with hands-on science aimed
at homeschoolers. Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn
Monday, October 24th 6:30
PM - 8:00 PM
Robotics Throwdown
Can you
program a robot to navigate a maze? Did you know you can connect Lego creations
to a working motor? Come learn and play with three different kinds of robots.
Space may be limited; please call to register. Ages 8+. Iroquois Library 601 W.
Woodlawn
Thursday, October 27th 6:30 PM
Halloween Party with Mr. Moustache
The Iroquois
Library's annual Halloween Party with Mr. Moustache Magic Show! Fun, silly and
thoroughly entertaining! All Ages. Iroquois
Library 601 W. Woodlawn
Membership Drive for Friends of the Library October 15 - 21
Use the Membership Form below to join your local Library's Friends Group.
Beginning October 1st, the Historic City Hall
Clock Tower at Sixth and Jefferson will glow pink as a reminder that October is
Breast Cancer Awareness month. President Yates also noted that the Metro
Council chamber will be decorated with pink ribbons for all Council meetings in
October to serve as a reminder that breast cancer screening is important and
should be done annually.
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October is nationally recognized as Domestic
Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
a time to celebrate survivors, honor those who have died, raise
awareness, and confirm our commitment to preventing intimate partner violence
in our community.
This year we are including our furry friends in Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. Did you know that 68% of women experiencing domestic
violence also reported their partner was violent towards their animals?
We are featuring our Safe Haven Program through our partnership with the
Kentucky Humane Society all month long. The Safe Haven Program offers
safe foster homes for pets of domestic violence survivors who are in need of
shelter.
Learn more about our Safe
Haven program on our website or visit www.khs.com. We have free posters, flyers and an info card you can download and print to
help bring awareness to pets affected by domestic violence.
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To take the survey online, CLICK HERE
 Over
500 communities across the country have passed laws that prohibit the use of
e-cigarettes, “vaping” or the use of hookahs in indoor public places. Metro
Health and Wellness has proposed expanding the current smoking ordinance to
include e-cigarettes and hookahs. The public is encouraged to share comments
online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DB832NT or
via mail: Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Attn:
Expanding the Smoking Ordinance, 400 E Gray Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202.
Deadline is 5:00 p.m. on October 28, 2016.
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Neighborhood Place Partners Provide Free
Classes to Help You Care for Finances, Home and Family
WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview
Call 1-800-356-5467 for more information. Representatives from
the WeCare Program at LG&E will be on hand to talk with interested persons
about energy efficiency, energy usage and tips to reduce utility bills. WeCare
staff can also help determine if households are eligible for a variety of free
services including air duct sealing and insulation, attic and wall insulation,
programmable thermostats and much more.
- Oct. 13 and 20, South Central Neighborhood
Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Oct. 5 and 19, Legal Aid Office Hours
at South Central Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call 485-7130 for more information. A Legal
Aid Society staff member will be on hand to answer questions, talk about cases
that Legal Aid handles and provide referrals.
Oct. 15, Budgeting for the Holidays Workshop
at South Central Neighborhood Place, 2 - 4 p.m.
Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call 485-7135 to register. This workshop
will provide budgeting tools for participants to be more prepared for the
holidays. Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and Bank on Louisville.
Oct. 17 and 26, Community
Dental Care Information Sessions
Call 366-4442 for more information. Community
Dental Care is a full-service dental organization designed to increase access
to health care in communities with the goal of improving the overall health of
the population. Representatives will be on site to provide information
about services offered and to assist in scheduling appointments for dental
needs or for pediatric health needs.
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Oct. 17, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Fairdale site, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Oct. 17, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Valley site, 10200 Dixie Highway, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
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Oct. 26, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255
Hazelwood Ave., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Oct. 18, Community Sharing at
Iroquois Branch Library, 5 - 7 p.m.
Located at 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. Call 485-7135 for more information.
Residents of South Louisville are invited to join us again for a conversation
to brainstorm solutions to the issues facing our community. Light refreshments
will be served. Sponsored by the South Central Neighborhood Place
Community Council.
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Tolling
is expected to begin in December, sometime after cross-river capacity is added
to the system. You can open a personal account online, by phone or in person.
Customer service centers are located at 400 East Main Street in Louisville and
103 Quartermaster Court in Jeffersonville. The centers are open 7 am - 7 pm M –
F. They are also open 8 am - 2 pm Saturday. |
 The new service allows individuals and families to sign up online
to receive emergency notifications and to provide key information to 9-1-1 call
takers during an emergency. Residents should visit their local jurisdiction’s
website in order to sign up for the new service
This system replaces the current service provided by
CodeRed Alert. CodeRed Alerts as of August 17,
2016; therefore, public safety officials are encouraging residents and visitors
to sign up for notifications. The new service provider is RaveAlert/Smart911TM.
Again,
current subscribers to Code Red's emergency notifications in Louisville will no
longer receive notifications.
Please sign up for LENSAlert at louisvilleky.gov for continued and
uninterrupted provision of emergency communications.
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Louisville is now a Nextdoor city. You'll soon be able to find
city information related to your specific neighborhood on the website at www.nextdoor.com
or on the company's mobile application. It creates private social networks
for conversations within neighborhoods that cannot be seen by other areas,
and allows the city to direct information to those neighborhoods. Metro
Police was the first city department to use the service to deliver targeted
information. Public Works and other departments will soon follow. In the
meantime, Louisville residents can register at Nextdoor to join the
conversations that may already be going on among their neighbors.
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 South Points Farmers Market Will Continue Until October 23rd
Councilman Dan Johnson and Councilwoman Marianne Butler are proud
to partner and bring a new farmer’s market to our area. The market provides locally grown vegetables
and fruits for purchase.
- Located on the parking lot of the Save-a-Lot Grocery at 4148 Taylor Boulevard.
- Market hours will be
Sundays from 11:00 am-3:00pm
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Accepting EBT, SNAP and other electronic payments
$10 in Extra Credit Available for SNAP Customers
Food stamp recipients can double their money this summer at
select Louisville farmers markets. For every $10 worth of food stamps spent at
a Louisville farmers market, $10 in extra credit comes free toward total
purchases of $20.
South
Points Farmers Market near Iroquois Park is one of four in the city offering this credit subsidized by the nonprofit Community Farm
Alliance.
Consumers swipe their SNAP card
at a market and receive wooden tokens matched dollar-for-dollar at a
farmers' stand. Eligible purchases are for "food intended to be prepared
and eaten at home," including breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, jams,
jellies, meat and poultry.
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OCTOBER
Saturday October 8th 9:00 am-2:00 pm.
Beechmont Woman's Club Fashion ReBorn A sale of
gently used women's, men's, and children's clothing at very low prices at the Clubhouse
4516 So. 6th St. Call (502) 363-9180 for
information
Saturday October 8th – 29th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Weaving Basics 4-week Course .Learn fundamentals of weaving. Cost of Class: $250 plus $30 supply
fee Call Little Loomhouse 502-367-4792
to register. 328 Kenwood Hill Rd.
Saturday October 8th 9:00am
– 12 noon
Brightside Premium Compost Sale Outer Loop
Recycling & Disposal Facility 2673
Outer Loop.
Sunday October 9th 11:00a – 3:00pm
South Points Farmers Market located on the parking lot of Save-a-Lot
Grocery at 4148 Taylor Boulevard. EBT, SNAP and other electronic payments
accepted
Sunday October 9th 3:00 –
7:00pm
3rd Annual Ironman
Louisville Cheer Party Sponsored by the Beechmont Neighborhood Association. Come & cheer runners as they pass the
Gazebo at Southern Parkway & Woodlawn Ave.
Tuesday, October 11th
1:30 PM - Adult Book
Discussion
2:30 PM - Friends of the Iroquois Library
Meeting Iroquois Library in the Community
Room 601 W. Woodlawn Ave
Wednesday, October 12th 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Start Smart: The Basics of A Business Start-up The Small Business Development Center will address
concerns common to first-time entrepreneurs. Business reference librarian Seth
Cohen will present library resources to research markets, consumers and
competitors. Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn
October 13th – November 6th
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
begins Iroquois Park will have 5,000 carved pumpkins lining a ¼-mile
walking trail, illuminated at night as an “art show” daily from dusk to 11 p.m.
during the week (Sunday-Thursday) and until midnight on Friday & Saturday. Tickets available at the Iroquois Amphitheater
Box 1080 Amphitheater Rd. Call 368-5865 or 574-1121 for information.
Saturday October 15th 9:00am
– 12 noon
Brightside Premium Compost Sale Outer Loop
Recycling & Disposal Facility 2673
Outer Loop.
Saturday, October 15th - 10:00 AM
Walk- with-A-Doc in Iroquois Park Join a free
friendly walking group with a KYOneHealth healthcare provider to talk about primary
care. Meet at the Amphitheater 1080 Amphitheater Rd.
Saturday, October 15th - 11:00 am – 2:00pm
South Points Family Jam Neighborhood Block Party with Food, Hay Rides,
Health Screenings, Face paintings, Cider pressings and more. Corner of Hazelwood Ave. & Bicknell Ave.
Saturday October 15th 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Introduction to Weaving Beginners class $25 a person for the 1.5 hour class, all supplies are
included. Call Little Loomhouse 502-367-4792
to register. 328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Ages: 15 years and up.
Saturday October 15th 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Introduction to Spinning Learn how to turn fiber into yarn on a drop spindle and begin to spin
your own yarn. Cost is $25 and includes supplies. Call Little Loomhouse
502-367-4792 to register. 328 Kenwood
Hill Rd. Ages: 15 years and up.
Sunday October 16th 11:00a – 3:00pm
South Points Farmers Market located on the parking lot of Save-a-Lot
Grocery at 4148 Taylor Boulevard. EBT, SNAP and other electronic payments
accepted
 Metro Parks and Recreation will host public meetings this fall to
get feedback on future park amenities, including skate parks and
walking/hiking trails.
October Public Meeting Dates Theme - Skate Parks (6:00 -
7:30 p.m.)
- Monday, October 10 - Sun Valley Community
Center 6505 Bethany Lane
- Tuesday, October 11 - East Government
Center 200 Juneau Drive
- Monday, October 17 - Portland Community Center 640
North 27th Street
- Monday, October 24 - Cyril Allgeier Community Center
For more information, please visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/metro-parks-and-recreation-host-public-meetings-dog-parks-trails-skate-parks
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Wilderness Louisville
FOREST ADVENTURE
October 15, 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
5K Race,
Outdoor Adventure, Guided Hikes, Food Trucks & Music
Please join Wilderness Louisville, Inc. and forest staff for a
family-friendly fall exploration of Jefferson Memorial Forest. The event is
held near the Forest’s Environmental Education Center and offers a wide variety
of activities showcasing all the Forest has to offer. Forest staff and
volunteers introduce visitors to our native plant gardens and animal exhibits.
Activities for children are provided in the Nature Explore area. Climb the
52-ft Alpine Tower, try your hand at archery, and fish on Mitchell Hill
Lake. Free pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, and hay rides.
Food will be available for purchase. A portion of food sales go to
benefit the Forest. Event will take place in the Horine Reservation.
Wilderness Louisville, Inc. is the 501c3
non-profit that supports Jefferson Memorial Forest and the Natural Areas
Division of Metro Parks. More information on Wilderness Louisville and how you
can support its mission is available at www.wildernesslouisville.org. This
event is FREE and open to public.
*To register for the
Wilderness Louisville 5k trail run, click here:
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As the Fall season sets in, its good to be local in Louisville as
crowds anxiously gather in anticipation of an event that is sure to bring
excitement, thrills and entertainment to the city. The Louisville Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is
back for a 4th year from October
13th – November 6th, 2016 in Iroquois Park with 5,000 carved
pumpkins lining a ¼-mile walking trail, which is transformed into an "art
show" through nightly illumination and themed scenes with
music.
his is an extraordinary experience the whole family can enjoy
together! The event is held in rain or shine with gate tours
available from dusk to 11 p.m. during the week (Sunday-Thursday) and until
midnight on Friday & Saturday. Tickets are now available and
are between $9 - $15 depending on age (children under 3 are free). To
learn more about the Louisville Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular or to purchase
tickets please click here...
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 The
Spirit of Jefferson will return to Riverview Park in Southwest Louisville on
Sunday, October 23rd! The Steamboat will set sail for two cruises leaving from
Riverview Park (formerly the Greenwood Boat Docks at 8202 Greenwood Road).
This
is a free event but remember that seating is limited for the cruises. To
reserve your spot in advance, you can stop by Southwest Community Ministries at
8504 Terry Road during their regular business hours. A $5 minimum donation per
seat is suggested to reserve your spot. Those wanting to attend can also board
the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cruises
are at 1:30 pm at 4:00 pm with boarding beginning one half hour before each.
Please contact the District 12 office at 502.574.1112 for more details or
questions. We hope that you can attend this special event and help us to
support Southwest Community Ministries.
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