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Happy Thanksgiving! The District 10 E-News will return December 2.
There
will be no residential garbage, recycling or yard waste collection within the
Louisville Metro Urban Services District (former Louisville city limits) on
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24.
- Residents
who normally have collection on Thursday will have service instead on
Friday, Nov. 25.
- The
regular Friday collection will be delayed until Saturday, Nov. 26.
- Staffed
recycling centers and the Metro Waste Reduction Center will be closed
Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.
- Leaf
drop-off will also not be available those days. All three services will
resume on Saturday.
- The
HazBin hazardous waste facility at 7501 Grade Lane will be closed on
Saturday, November 26.
- Residents
outside the Urban Services District who rely on private haulers for
garbage, recycling and yard waste collection should consult those haulers
about holiday collection schedules.
Thanks to District 10 beautification volunteers for cleaning up the mural wall area
Many thanks to John Nitzken and folks from John Nitzken Realtors for cleaning up the mural area at the corner of Belmar and Poplar Level Road recently. Taking the lead of generous District 10 volunteer Justin Eisenbach, who repainted the kids' playground train at Buechel Park earlier this year, Nitzken and crew removed debris, weeds, and truckloads of leaves from the mural area. District 10 and Camp Taylor residents appreciate the effort and improvements made.
Please join the District 10 volunteers - when we work together, we can make a big difference in our community. If you can help, please call or email our office.
Councilman Mulvihill recognized District 10's St. Xavier High School, four-time Blue Ribbon Schools award winner, at Thursday Council meeting
 Councilman Mulvihill read the Metro Council Resolution honoring St. Xavier High School Thursday night. St. Xavier president Perry E. Sangalli, at left, looked on.
Councilman Mulvihill presented a Metro Council Resolution to St. Xavier High School president Perry E. Sangalli during the Council meeting Thursday night. St. Xavier High School was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for overall academic excellence for the fourth time.
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School and St. Francis of Assisi School were the two other Louisville schools honored. Only 10 schools in Kentucky and 329 public and private elementary, middle and high schools across the country were recognized this year as Blue Ribbon Schools.
For more information on the Blue Ribbon Schools program, visit http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html
 Councilman Mulvihill was joined by(left to right) Councilman Tom Owen, who represents the home district of St. Francis of Assisi School, St. Xavier High School president Perry E. Sangalli, and Mary Woolridge, who represents the home district of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School.
District Advisory Board meeting Wednesday
Councilman Mulvihill met Wednesday with the District Advisory Board to share updates and discuss concerns.
 Above, Councilman Mulvihill spoke to the group. At right is Joseph Talton of the Breckenridge Orchard neighborhood.
 Left to right, Dorn Crawford, Mayor of City of Audubon Park, Anthony Perry of the Petersburg Estates neighborhood, Councilman Mulvihill, Linda Chesser, Mayor of the City of Watterson Park, and Brenda Moore, board member, City of West Buechel.
LMPD will issue citations to those who leave cars running and unoccupied
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A warning from the Louisville Metro Police Department:
Officers will issue a citation to the owners of any vehicles
that they observe running and unoccupied.
This enforcement is to deter people from leaving their vehicles running and
unattended, which creates an opportunity for criminals.
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Camp Taylor MSD work
update
   The above maps indicate which roads will be impacted by
construction next week. The streets marked in red or yellow will be impacted by
construction. The other streets are not expected to be impacted by
construction. We will be providing these maps each week to give you the best
information with respect to traffic impacts caused by the Camp Taylor 2b &
4 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project.
Eastern Parkway water
main replacement underway - stay informed
 The Eastern Parkway water main replacement project is underway.
Crews are working near the Medical Arts complex, which means one westbound lane
of Eastern Parkway near Poplar Level Road to Barret Avenue will be closed for
approximately five weeks. Generally, construction will move east toward
Cherokee Park.
Crews will also be working on mains in side streets that
tie into the 48-inch pipe along Eastern Parkway, installing new
valves and digging for construction pits.
Louisville Water will continue to update customers on the impact
of the project. Communications channels include emails,
Twitter updates, a dedicated web page at LouisvilleWater.com/EasternPkwyProject
showing construction and traffic, and frequent media updates.
LG&E
work planned along Bardstown Road
 LG&E will have crews and equipment in the Bardstown Road
area between Buechel and Hurstbourne Parkway beginning in November and
extending through most of Spring 2017.
This is a transmission expansion project to ensure system
reliability in the area. LG&E will replace 26 transmission poles and 1.3
miles of conductor as part of this project. Once all of the traffic
permits are acquired from Louisville Metro and Kentucky Transportation, work
will begin. It is likely lane closures will occur between 9 a.m. and 3
p.m. along Bardstown Road.
Light Up Schnitzelburg
- December 11
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Join
the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council, and Santa, to celebrate the
holiday season. Meet up at Emerson Park under the Jim King Gazebo for hot
chocolate, snacks, and holiday cheer at 5:30. Please bring non-perishable foods
to donate to Dare to Care.
We'll walk along
Hickory Street and sing Christmas carols at the pubs and restaurants along the
way - join us for this fun event for all ages!
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Louisville Zoo - Santa's Safari - December 10, 11, 17, 18
 Santa is making a special stop by the Louisville Zoo and
he’s bringing some of his North Pole friends along too. Enjoy a
visit and photo with Santa plus meet Mrs. Claus and Frosty
the Snowman.
Includes yummy refreshments, a fun holiday
craft, special animal encounter stations, storytelling, festive singalongs and more.
Special event tickets are required for all guests for Santa's Safari.
Louisville Zoo Safari Day Camps - December 19 to 21
Winter break
camps are set for December 19-21 at the Zoo, for grades PreK through 6.
Click here
to sign up.
Louisville Nature
Center events
 Free Tree Giveaway
The Louisville Nature Center is hosting a free tree giveaway -
visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org to see
types of trees that are available, and links to information about those trees.
You may also call 458-1328 or stop by the LNC office for this
information.
Trees will be available for pickup on several designated dates
in fall of 2016 and spring of 2017. Individuals who make a $10 donation to the
nature center when ordering will receive free home delivery.
Trees come in three-gallon pots and average three to five feet
in height. The requirements are that trees must be planted in Jefferson County
on private property, and that people taking the trees be able to prove
residency and be able to care for and maintain each tree for its first three
years.
Holly & Ivy -
December 3
 Saturday, December 3, from 9 to 3, enjoy hot chocolate and snacks while making your own wreaths, swags and table decorations from live greenery. Ribbons, gloves and wire cutters are provided, but bring your own if you have them. Cost is $20 for LNC members for wreaths, $15 for swags and table decorations, and $25 non-LNC members for wreaths, $20 non-LNC members for swags and table decorations.
If you enjoy December 3, get creative with your holiday party - Holly & Ivy at the Louisville Nature Center lets participants make a swag, wreath, or table decoration from live greenery in the Center's beautiful natural setting. Call 458-1328 for more information.
Family Fun Activities
Available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lobby or activity
room. Free but donations are appreciated.
- November 19 - Make a nature
journal with reused paper
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December 10 “Welcoming Winter” Hike starting at 1 p.m.
Help create an LNC mural by drawing what you saw while at LNC.
- December 17 “Bigger and Better Underglass”. Explore objects
with magnifiers and microscopes.
For a complete listing of events at the Louisville Nature
Center, go to http://www.louisvillenaturecenter.org/upcoming_events.aspx
Wild Kratts are coming - you could win tickets
 Come to the Louisville Nature Center and take a picture of you and your
child enjoying nature, post it to Facebook or Twitter, @LvlleNatureCent, and
tag LNC and your name will be put in a drawing for four tickets given away in
January.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program applicants can now schedule appointments to seek heating help
 A
new automated telephone and online appointment system will help clients
schedule appointments to apply for home energy assistance. The Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to help
income eligible residents pay utility bills.
The deadline to apply for the LIHEAP Subsidy Component is December 9.
Citizens can make appointments by calling
502-991-8391 or by going to http://www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
The system, which operates 24 hours per day, seven days a
week, provides a confirmation number indicating that an appointment was successfully
scheduled.
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below. Please note that due to the closure of 810 Barret Avenue, this facility is not a location this year.
- Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 West Market Street
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue
- Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Avenue
- Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Parkway
- Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Avenue
- Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location, 7219 Dixie Highway
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person
may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s
signature and phone number. Call 574-1157 for more details on how this process
works. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative
may call 502-485-7230 ext. 2239.
For required
documentation, locations and times for pre-registration, click here or contact MetroCall 311
by dialing 311 or 574-5000.
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810 Neighborhood Place
relocates to Middletown, renamed Charmoli Center
The Charmoli Center is located in the East Government Center at 200 Juneau Drive, Suite 200, in Middletown. The Neighborhood Place entrance is on the side of the building.
Core Services:
- Rent & utility financial assistance for those meeting eligibility requirements
- Assessment and referral in a variety of areas: employment and training, behavioral and academic problems, alcohol or drug abuse, domestic violence and other mental health concerns
- Child abuse intervention and prevention
- Student attendance and support
- Substance abuse assessment and case management
- Case management and referral services for: Education, employment, housing, & financial empowerment
All agency email addresses and phone numbers, including the main
front desk line of 574-6638, will remain the same. The Charmoli Center will
have ample, free parking at the new location, which is also accessible by a
couple of TARC bus routes. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A total of eight Neighborhood Places, along with two satellite
sites, serve residents across Jefferson County. To find a Neighborhood
Place in their area, residents may call 311 or 574-5000, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place.
Louisville Loop
2.12-mile section to be closed through November 24
Due to additional work required to properly repair the Ohio
River Levee Trail, a section that began seeing construction in early October
has had the project deadline extended through Nov. 24.
Crews from MAC Construction, contracted by the Louisville
Metropolitan Sewer District, began work on a 2.12-mile section of the
Louisville Loop October 3 to repair and repave the path from Riverview
Park to Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing.
To view the map please click here.
ATT Access to provide
low-cost internet plans to eligible households
Access to the internet is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity.
Citizens need access to the internet in order to apply for jobs, access
educational resources and government services. Households and individuals that
do not have access to a home internet connection are at a disadvantage.
Due to recent actions by the Federal Government, Internet
Service Providers are starting to offer low-cost internet plans to eligible
households. Right now, AT&T is the only internet service provider in
Louisville offering low-cost internet plans to qualified individuals.
Its plan is called "AT&T Access". It costs between
$5 and $10 a month for a home network and modem with no installation or
activation charges, and it is available to residents that have at least one
member in their household enrolled in the SNAP program.
For more information, please visit:https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#/
AT&T retail stores are not able to process Access from
AT&T applications or orders. You must access the application on the website and submit the form online or via
email. You may also print the form and send via fax or mail. If you experience
difficulties with the online form, you can contact an AT&T representative
by phone at 855.220.5211. (For help in Spanish, call 855.220.5225.)
Leaf drop-off begins
November 8
Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service November 8 through December 3. Drop-off will not be available on November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.
Leaf drop off sites:
10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
595 Hubbards Lane
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Or mulch leaves into your lawn
Mowing tree leaves in the autumn and returning them to the turf system is an outstanding alternative to raking and bagging. Studies have shown the positive effects of mowing tree leaves into lawns. To do this, take the grass catcher off your mower and mow over the leaves on your lawn. You want to reduce your leaves to dime-size pieces. You’ll know you’re done when about half an inch of grass can be seen through the mulched leaf layer. This information is from https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/solid_waste/pdf_files/citizens_guide.pdf
Metro Parks and
Recreation public meetings continue November 21 with topic of hiking/bicycle
trails
Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation continues to host public
meetings to receive feedback on future park amenities. These have included dog
parks, skate parks and now, walking/hiking trails.
If residents can't attend a meeting, they are encouraged to send
comments about these topics and others to parks@louisvilleky.gov.
November Public Meeting Date
Theme – Hiking/Bicycle Trails (all times 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
- Monday, November 21 – Cyril
Allgeier Community Center
Community Pet Resource
Fair - November 19
 Give your pet a tune-up - for free! Come to Neil Huffman Subaru
at 4916 Dixie Highway November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for FREE rabies
vaccines, microchips, DAPP (for dogs), FVRCP (for cats), and ID tags for the
first 200 pets.
Learn about free and low-cost services available from the
Kentucky Humane Society and more. One-year licenses are just $10 for altered
pets, and license discounts are available for senior citizens and residents
with multiple pets.
This event is presented by the Louisville Metro Department of
Animal Services and made possible by a grant from the ASPCA, American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Sixth Annual Free Coat
Exchange - November 25
Someone
has a coat they do not need, and someone needs a coat they do not have. The
free coat exchange will be November 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the end of the
day any extra coats will be donated to non-profits to give away. For more
information, visit www.freecoatexchange.org
Free coat exchange
sites are:
- The Green Building, 732 East
Market Street
- Save-A-Lot Food Store, 4148
Taylor Boulevard
- Save-A-Lot Food Store, 2626
Portland Avenue
- St. Paul AME Church, 1518 South
28th Street
- Family Scholar House-Parkland
Campus, 1309 Catalpa Street
- Westport Road Church of Christ,
4500 Westport Road
- The Benefits Firm, 620 3rd
Street
Collection only sites
for donating coats (by November 22) are:
- St. Lukes Episcopal Church,
1206 Maple Lane, Anchorage
- The Fashion Post, 2420 Lime
Kiln Lane, Suite F
- The Episcopal Church Home, 7504
Westport Road
- Gilda’s Club, 633 Baxter Avenue
- Highland Coffee Company, 1140
Bardstown Road
- New Earth Garden Center, 9806
Taylorsville Road
- Westport Road Baptist Church,
9705 Westport Road
- St. Matthews Chamber, 3940
Grandview Avenue
- Commonwealth Credit Union, 3704
Frankfort Avenue
Light Up Louisville -
November 25
 Light Up Louisville will be November 25, the
Friday after Thanksgiving, at the city’s Holiday Square, in the plaza at Fourth
and Jefferson streets with lights, fireworks, Santa Claus and city Christmas
tree.
Holiday Square, including a pop-up ice
rink and Santa’s house, will be on the plaza at Fourth and Jefferson, from
November 25 to January 31.
The Holiday Market will be on Fourth Street
from Jefferson to Liberty, from November 25 to December 23.
For details and
schedules, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/light-louisville
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